THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 58—Friday, September 24, 1965 Meaning of Sandek The person who is honored with the task of holding the baby boy on his knees during the course of his circumcision is called the San- dek. Most regard the term as coming from the Greek word meaning "Godfather." The Rabbis in the Midrash claim that when the first Jew, Abraham, was circumcized, the Almighty himself held him in such a way, or had one of the Angels hold him in such a position. They also relate that the Angel Metatron served in this position for Rabbi Ishmael the High Priest. It was because of this that when he wanted to go to reach the Heavens he issued the sacred words taught to him by the Angel, this being what the liturgist means in the Day of Atonement Liturgy when HOLIDAY GREETINGS SKY DIRT SOIL For Every Need 15450 Schaefer, N. of Fenkell VE 7-9380 Happy New Year Smith - Nager Glass Corp. 121 Leib 568-1550 f101111. ■ 01=1•0•111W0i0.111111 ■0■ 0•01..M11.0i,All New Year Greetings New Year Greetings SPECIPICATIONS SERVICE CO. Quality Awning Co. Everything in Aluminum Canvas, Fiberglas Awnings 14877 WYOMING WE 3-9070 7937 Schaefer at Tireman TI 6-5735 BY SAMUEL J. FOX (Copyright, 1965, JTA, Inca he speaks of the Rabbi "purifying himself." King David is related in the Midrash to have explained that every organ of the human body was given for the purpose of serving some special sacred function—the knees were given to man to serve as the "throne" on which to place the infant dur- ing circumcision. The Rabbi also stated that the knees of the San- dek are considered like the alter upon which the offering of sweet smelling spices was offered in the Temple. Many observe the tradition of having the Sandek put on a Talis (prayer shawl) during the ceremony. Generally speaking, whoever is involved in performing an impor- tant commandment puts an a Tans. It gives the impression to those who are in attendance that a sacred ceremony is being per- formed. The Almighty himself is pictured as being wraped in a Talis when demonstrating to Moses the role of a Cantor who pleads the case of the people at the altar. •■ •041=10 ■ 11Z Best Wishes for the New Year ..2...W_SULLSLAS. S. 9..9...SULISJULS WL -5 Greetings and Best Wishes Happy New Year to Our SPICK CLEANERS & FURRIERS Friends and Patrons Ray's Bridal Salon Specializing in All Alterations on Ladies', Men's and Children's Clothing HELEN ZINBERG, R.E. 8221 Curtis cor. 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Unlike the New Year celebra- tions of many ancient and modern nations, the Jewish New Year is not a time of revelry. It is a solemn season of self-examination and self- judgment in the life of the Jew. Scripture prescribes a special sym- bolic rite for this day, the sounding of the ram's horn, the shofar. Whoever has once heard during the New Year service the shrill notes of this oldest of wind instru- ments will never forget them. And the meaning of this ceremony to the worshipers who listen to these notes in solemn awe is as stirring as the sounds themselves. Since days immemorial, the sounding of the ram's horn on the New Year has been interpreted in Israel as the clarion call to repent- ance and spiritual renewal, saying: `Awake, ye sleepers! Be not of those who miss realities in their hunt after shadows. Consider your deeds; purify your hearts. There is an Eye that seeth all things; there is an Ear that heareth all things. There is a heavenly Judge with whom is no unrighteousness, nor forgetfulness nor respect of per- sons. And on the High Festivals the Jew thinks not only of himself, but of peace and blessedneis for all mankind. In the most ancient and solemn part of the services, both of the New Year and of the Day of Atonement, he prays God to hasten the time when the mighty shall be just and the just mighty; when all children of men shall form one band of brotherhood; when national arrogance and op- pression shall have passed away, like so much smoke from the earth. (1924) Happy New Year from the Entire Staff FRANK'S CABINET 25152 Five Mile Rd. Redford, Mich. KE 2-8323 9 .9...Q_SUZJUL9-.9...9.JULUZSUL2-0-i2.9.SIS.9 Wishing Everyone A Happy and Prosperous New Year. Mr. and Mrs. BENJAMIN GOULD 18490 Roselawn nr b15 tirMninr6T/T2S1 New Year Greetings Sam's Carpet and Furniture Cleaning 18011 Hubbell UN 4-6203 New Year Greetings To All. 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