18—Friday, October 14, 1966 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Temple Israel Courses Focus on Ecumenism Adult education courses offered this year by Temple Israel, open- ing Monday night, will reflect and foster the ecumenical spirit cur- rent in the world of religion today. The classes are held 8 and 9 p.m. for eight successive Mon- days. At the close of the session on opening night, there will be a reception for faculty and students. Dr. Leon Fram will present a course, "An Ecumenical and Jew- ish Interpretation of the New Testament" which will survey all the gospels and interpret in de- tail the text of the Gospel of St. Matthew. Dr. Fram invites Chris- tians as well as Jews to join this class in ecumenical education. Associate Professor of Art His- tory Dr. Bernard Goldman of Wayne State University will trace the reciprocal influence of art and religion using colored slides for illustration. He will interpret the painting, sculpture and architec- ture inspired by all the great reli- gions. Dr. Goldman is the author of a work on the art of ancient Israel, "The Sacred Portal." Rabbi M. Robert Syme will pre- sent a course on "Movements and Parties and Sects in Judaism" in Bnai Moshe Offers Adult Classes in History, Liturgy Dr. David Blum, director of the Cong. Bnai Moshe School of Adult Studies, announces that registration for adult classes will take place at the synagogue 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Classes will start at 8:15. There wil be a special lecture series on "Current Jewish Issues" by Rabbi Moses Lehrman. Seymour Kaplan, director of youth activities at Bnai Moshe, will lead an informal discussion on "Un_ derstanding Current Events." Local, national, and international issues pertinent to the Jewish peo- ple will be evaluated. Guest lec- turers will be brought in occasion- ally. Cantor Louis Klein will lecture on "Analysis and Interpretation of the High Holy Day Liturgy." After his opening lecture on the Mahzor, he will f ollow with special illustrative records and tapes by renowned cantors of the past and present. He will discuss the order and history of the prayers, and the poets who were inspired to create them. Rabbi Isaac Paneth will have as his subject "Personalities Who Shaped Jewish History." The conversational and elemen- tary Hebrew classes will be taught by Morris Nobel and Mark Eichner. The public is invited. which he will trace the various interpretations of Judaism which have appeared at various times in Jewish history. A course in Hebrew for begin- ners will be offered by Mrs. Har- old Bobroff. A modest registration fee is re- quired. Volunteers to Collect for Israel Bond Appeal Northwest Israel Outlines Plans for Adult Educaton Currculum The following classes are sche- nesdays. Registration will takeFor information, call the Young I Israel office, 861-7691. duled for the fall program of North- Place this Wednesday. west Young Israel: TO WORK—TO STUDY—TO LIVE IN ISRAEL The Prayer Book with emphasis For all people who desire information regarding professions, retirement on the holiday prayers by Rabbi programs, Ulpan program of study, kibbutzim, housing and more Morris Carmen; Bible with the SHMUEL WERZBERGER, DIRECTOR OF THE Hirsch Commentary, Rabbi Samuel ISRAEL ALIYAH CENTER, INC. H. Prero; Jewish Philosophy, Dr. Hugo Mandelbaum. Conversational will be in Detroit on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 18th - & 19th. Hebrew, Mrs. Lichtman; and Tal- Appointments may be had by calling Diamond 1-0669, Hayim Green- berg Institute, 19161 Schaefer Highway. All other inquiries may be mud taught in English, Rabbi Ern- made to regional office, 13947 Cedar Rd., Cleveland, Ohio 44118, est E. Greenfield. 231-0757. All classes meet 7:30 p.m., Wed- The Israel Bond High Holy Day cash collection kick-off breakfast will be held 10 a.m. Sunday in the Israel Bond office, it was an- nounced by Mrs. Morris L. Schav- er, Israel Bond Women's Division chairman. Hundreds of Detroit area volun- teers have been invited to the breakfast, sponsored by the worn- en's division. Mrs. Schaver called for volun- teers to help convert the pledges into cash for Israel. A total of $1,294,200 was sub- scribed in over 20 synagogues dur- ing the High Holy Day appeals. Mrs. Louis M. Elliman is Chen chairman; Mrs. Edward Wishnet- sky, cash collection chairman; and Mrs. Dan Shapiro, sisterhoods chairman. JUDGE for RECORDIE $ COURT • Practicing Attorney 15 years • Former Assistant United States Attorney, Chief Criminal Division • LLB, Wayne State • W W II Vet. . • Married, three children • Member American, Federal, Mich.& Detroit Bar Associa- tions • Endorsed by Civic, Business, Labor, and Fraternal Groups GUEST ARTIST JOHN M. WISE VICTOR J. BAUM Circuit Judge Circuit Judge Guest of Honor General Chairman The New Temple to Hold 50-Day Dedication Period The New Temple will hold its 50-day dedication "Pentecontad" starting with the installation of Rabbi Ernst J. Conrad Oct. 28 at the Birmingham Unitarian Church. "Pentecontad" is a word of Greek derivation used by scholars of Near Eastern cultures to desig- nate a period of 50 days into which the old Amorites divided their agricultural calendar. A series of programs will fol- low the installation, at which Dr. Leon Fram of Temple Israel will install Rabbi Conrad and con- secrate The New Temple congrega- tion. Dr. Fram has served as national chairman of the Reform Commis- sion on Jewish Education and is now president of the Michigan Association of Reform Rabbis. Rabbi Conrad is again serving as adviser to Jewish students at Oakland University and is teach- ing a course in archaeology and the Bible for the university. Better bend than break.—Scot- tish Proverb MYRON COHEN Humorist Businessmen's Council of Beth Yehudah Schools ANNUAL DINNER SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1966 COBO HALL Committee in Formation Patron $50.00 For Reservations and Information Call BETH YEHUDAH OFFICE • • • 353-6750