LETTER BOX Automation & Old Ideas Editor, The Jewish News: The writer noticed an article in the press about the dignity of man and of automation. He said, "we must recapture the power of the Sabbath." The rabbi also said that all problems facing the Amer- ican people today are eclipsed by "the much greater problem of au- tomation." The writer of this letter will soon reach his 90th birthday and I have spent my youth in learning and later in business and in in- dustry, and I must confess that I do not understand the rabbi's article that automation rips old ideas, and that automation is detrimental to workers, to the Sab- bath and to Jews in general. I understand that automation is a system of mass production with less manpower, and therefore workers will have more leisure and more wages, and will enjoy life more, because automation will produce more commodities at lower prices. - Automation, and high wages and less work, and less sweat to make a living have nothing to do with religion, with Judaism, with the Sabbath, nor with the unaffiliated Jews. I wish to remind the rabbi that automation is a system of mass production and mass consumption, and religion is a system of wor- ship, and prayers, and to observe the Sabbath according to the var- ious religions. WOLF LEVITAN 2646 Park Ave-., Detroit • Regarding 'Continuity' Editor, Jewish News: I read with interest your edi- torial (Sept. 24) concerning the problems of continuity in the Jew- ish community. The article way both interesting and thought-pro- voking. Why must we lament the decline of Yiddish as the language of Jew- ish expression? Why must we be- moan the decrease of Jews . in the fields of medicine, law, and above all, football or boxing? Are not these "Jewish attributes" derived from an outside stimulus? Rather than worrying about "muscular Judaism," our lamenta- tions must lay on the fact that, Friedman-Topcik Troth Told in Ann Arbor instead of concentrating our ef- forts on developing a modern Jud- aism, relevant to our era, the Jewish community has been stun- ned and stopped by the right hook of a reticent traditionalism depen- dent on the status quo. Prayer has lost its meaning to the Jew; heritage, instead of being insightful and definitive, is out of our experimental ken. Unlike the Jews of the shtetl, to whom there was mention in the editorial, we have not used our tradition and heritage as a founda- tion upon which to build. We sigh relief that we no longer wear the traditional garb; but we fail to realize that these people adopted this mode of dress from their nei- ghbors in Eastern Europe. We al- so fail to realize, that, while the Jews of Eastern Europe were true to the _traditions, they made many adaptations in order to live with their neighbors and to develop a creative culture indigenous to the provinces in which they lived—a culture relevant to the Jewish com- munity of this area of settlement. Innovation is not alien to Juda- ism. Each community has altered customs and practices while re- maining within the framework of a universal Jewish creed. The rich heritage of the shtetl can only be a lesson to us. Continuity in Juda- ism demands change. GORDON SILVERMAN, Waltham, Massachusetts. V. Zerubavel Coming Here for Histadrut Historical Society Joseph Goodmans to Issues Publication Ma rk5OthAnniversary Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goodman, on Michigan Jewry 20516 Carol, will celebrate their MISS HELEN FRIEDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Morris S. Fried- man of Ann Arbor announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Marcia to Howard Frederick Topcik, son of Dr. and Mrs. Harry Topcik of Roselawn Ave. Miss Friedman is a senior at the University of Michigan, where she is affiliated with Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority. Her fiance is also a senior at the university and is a member of Zeta Beta Tau Fra- ternity. The wedding will take place May 29. City of Hope Group to Meet on Saturday A tribute and an evaluation of the life of the late Judge Charles C. Simon written by Theodore Levin, chief judge of the U.S. Dis- trict Court Eastern District of Michigan, appears in the current issue of Michigan Jewish History, the semiannual publication of the Michigan Jewish Historical So- ciety. Other articles in Volume 6 No. 1 are "When Grandfather Julius Came to Michigan," a memoir by Mrs. Devera Stocker, and "Occu- pations and Organizational Affilia- tions of Detroit Jews Prior to 1920" by Allen A. Warsen, which includes brief, biographical sketch- es based on Clarence M. Burton's "The City of Detroit, Michigan, 1701-1922." Dr. Irving I. Edgar, president of the Society, writes about Dr. Eugene J. Kauffmann, marking the fifth in a series on early Jewish physicians in Michigan which, when completed, will be published in book form. The opening article is the president's annual report. The publication committee con- sists of Irving I. Katz, Mrs. Ray Raphael, Lawrence A. Rubin, Jonathan D. Hyams and Mrs. Ger- ald M. Avrin. Dr. Edgar and War- sen are the editors. The Society can be reached at its new mailing address, 163 Mad- ison Ave. 50th wedding anniversary Sunday. A reception in their honor will be held at Cong. Shaarey Zedak by their children, Mr. and Mrs. Al- bert E. Goodman, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Solomon, Aaron Goodman, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Kerschner, Dr. and Mrs. David J. Goodman, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sabatini. The Goodmans have 12 grandchil- dren. Mr. Goodman is the president of Eaton Steel Co. BALTIMORE (JTA)—The Tal- mudical Academy of Baltimore launched a $2,000,000 campaign to finance construction of a new building on a 24-acre site here. Extremes meet. — French pro- verb. Pleasing You Since 1927 0-1 essenger s For Custom Quality, • DRAPERIES • BED SPREADS • WINDOW SHADES Larry Freedman Yaakov Zerubavel, veteran lead- A Millionaires Party is planned er of the world labor Zionist movement, will be the guest of by the Parent-Teachers Associa Histadrut 8:15 p.m. Dec. 16 at the tion of Akiva Hebrew Day School for 9 p.m., Dec. 18 at Young Is- Labor Zionist Institute. Zerubavel is currently visiting rael of Oak-Woods. Games, prizes and refreshments the United States as guest lecturer will be featured. For tickets and information, call Mrs. Sanford Eisenberg, LI 7-1462. Roast Capon Defrost, stuff, and truss. Place on a rack in an open roasting pan, breast side up. Brush with melted fat. Cover with a cloth dipped in fat. Roast in a 325°F oven 25 to 30 minutes a pound or until tender and thigh joint moves easily. PARSLEY STUFFING 1 large onion, diced A cup diced celery 4 Academy Campaign Begun Mr. and Mrs. Group, City of Hope, will hold its monthly meet- THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS ing 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the 28—Friday, December 3, 1965 home of Mr. and Mrs. Ruby Sam- son, 10010 Woodland, Oak Park. Final tabulations for the Leu- kemia Letters will be made. A social hour will follow. Orchestra and Entertainment Party for Millionaires • NORTHLAND CENTER • Enter Lot H 647-2367 FERNDALE 23535 WOODWARD at Oakridge We Make Our Own Glasses HEADQUARTERS FOR • LATEST DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED FRAME FASHIONS • PRESCRIPTIONS FOR GLASSES ACCURATELY FILLED • Reasonably Priced • Immediate Repair ROSEN OPTICAL SERVICE 13720 W. 9 MILE nr. COOLIDGE LI 7-5068 OAK PARK, MICH. Hours: Daily and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays to 9 p.m. 3 YAAKOV ZERUBAVEL for the Histadrut campaign. In his late 70s, Yaakov Zerubavel is still recognized as one of the most colorful personalities in labor Zionism. He is known throughout the world as a gifted orator and prolific writer in Hebrew and Yid- dish. This meeting will be open to the public. Those interested in receiving further details are asked to call the Histadrut office at UN 4-7094. Shmuel Fisher Israel; Yiddish Comic and Fraidele Lipschitz Singer-Actress Wednesday, December 8 in Morris L. Scheyer Auditorium 19161 Schaefer Rd. For tickets call: DI 1-0669 864-6608 The "mobilization of federal authority" on behalf of civil rights has been the major event of the past two decades, according to a new book by Lynne Ianniello, edi- tor of the ADL Bulletin. The book, "MILESTONES ALONG THE MARCH," published by Praeger, chronicles the pattern of American advancement along the road to full democracy through 12 historic civil rights documents between the years 1941 to 1965. 3 tablespoons chicken fat 21/2 cups Manischewitz matzo meal 1 /4 cup chopped parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1 /8 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 can condensed clear Manischewitz chicken soup Saute onion and celery in the chicken fat until tender. Remove from heat. Add matzo meal, parsley, and season- ings. Combine beaten eggs and the condensed soup and add to the matzo meal mixture. Fill capon loosely, as stuffing expands during roasting. 4 - The STANLEY STEAMER • Encyclopaedic Error Our review of "Encyclopaedia of Jews in Sports," in last week's issue quoted the reference to Mer- vin Pregulman as his having play- ed for Michigan State. That's in- correct. Pregulman played for the University of Michigan and later was a professional football player for Green Bay and Lions. Mail Early to Avoid Rush Persons submitting copy for publication are urged to mail early in order to meet the dead- line. Mail has already been slowed by the holi- day rush, and The Jewish News was forced to keep out some late publicity items this week. OSS REALTY co.. is a STEAM BATH and HEALTH CLUB STEAM ROOM • MASSAGE ROOM • SOLARIUM • SLUMBER LOUNGE • EXERCISE ROOM • PLAITZAS • RECREATION LOUNGE with RESTAURANT, Color TV, Magazine Library, Game s' per Tables. STANLEY PRIVATE MEETING ROOM ACCOMMODATES Up to 35 Reservations Now Being Taken SLIM-AMER Coolidge Hwy. at Capital 544-36)1 (Between 8 and 9 Mile Rds.) "Smartest Move You'll Ever Make 17350 LIVERNOIS DI /1 2-1300 .. 1