46—Friday, October 14, 1966
THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Shmone Esre
By RABBI SAMUEL J. FOX
Why is the main body of prayer
(the nineteen benedictions of the
"Shmonc Esre") recited by the in-
dividual worshipers silently?
ten "And thou shalt speak them
(or "speak of them") (Deuteron-
omy- 6:7) that only in study does
one speak aloud; but in prayer one
does not (Yoma 19a). The Gaonim
seemed to particularly insist that
these prayers be said silently. The
late Dr. Revel explained that the
Gaonic insisted on this because the
Karaites of their day insisted on
chanting these prayers aloud and
many customs were ordained to
negate the views of the Karaites.
There seems to have been a differ-
ence of custom at one time be-
tween the Babylonian Jewish Com-
munity_ where the opinion . of the
Gaonim prevailed and the Pales-
tinian community. The latter per-
sisted in offering the prayers out
loud. It is possible that the threat
of the Karaites was not as strong
in the Palestinian community. Some
later authorities advise the indi-
vidual worshipers to offer their
prayers silently so as not to dis-
turb and confuse their fellow wor-
shipers who may have difficulty
concentrating on their prayers due
to the sounds of the loud prayers
of other worshipers. In general,
the concept of "silent prayers" in-
dicated the individual character
of these prayers in contradistinc-
tion to the official practice of
group prayer when the cantor re-
cites the prayers in a loud tone
so that all the worshipers may
hear and respond with the proper
responses.
The Zohar (Exodus 89a) offers
a mystical explanation by saying
that the angels whose duty it is to
receive the prayers of man for
the Almighty are called "Oznayim"
(i.e. ears). If the prayers are then
audible to human ears they are
not acceptable to the "ears" on
high. The Talmud (Bavli, Sotah)
tells us that these prayers are said
silently because the sinners con-
fess .their sins in the midst of
these prayers and if they were
said aloud the sinners would be
embarrassed to offer confessions
in public and might avoid doing
so. It is for this reason that some
claim that the main body of prayer
is especially said aloud during the
High Holy Days since everyone
confesses his sins on those days
and so all are alike (i.e. all are
sinners and make confessions
alike). Another source in the Tal-
mud (Brahot 51a) claims the
source of silent prayer from the
mother Hanna of the Bible. When
she prayed to the Almighty in
quest of a child the Bible writes:
"Only her lips moved, but her
voice could not be heard" (I Sam-
uel 1:13). The Rabbis say (Bra-
hot 31a) that if one raises his
voice to make it audible to others
during prayer he is of those who
have little faith because it seems
as if he does not believe the Al-
mighty can hear his silent prayer.
Another source in the Talmud
infers from the Tora's command
regarding study where it is writ-
Monument Unveilings
The Family of the Late
(Copyright, 1966, JTA, Inc.)
Dr. Maxwell Silver;
Zionist Leader
NEW YORK (JTA)—Dr. Max-
well Silver, a former rabbi, bank-
ing executive and veteran Zionist,
NEW YORK (JTA) — Bernard died here Sunday at age 75.
Together with his late brother,
F. Gimbel, the founder and major
stock holder of the department Dr. Abba Hillel Silver, Dr. Max-
store chain bearing his family's well Silver founded here in 1904
the Dr. Herzl Zion Club.
name, died Sept. 29 at age 81.
Born in Lithuania, Dr. Silver
Born in Vincennes, Ind., the
Jewish
merchant
was
a
came
to the United States in 1901,
well - known
graduate of the Wharton School and was ordained a Reform rabbi
of Finance of the University of at the Hebrew Union College in
Pennsylvania, and held honorary Cincinnati in 1916. He served in
doctorates from New York Uni- various rabbinic posts until 1922,
versity and the Universityof when he became a banking execu-
tive and remained in the banking
Pennsylvania,
field until his retirement in 1955.
In addition to operating depart- He was the author of a number
ment stores and specialty stores of books, including "Justice and
in cities throughout the country, Judaism,' and "The Ethics of
Mr. Gimbel was active in corn- Judaism."
munity affairs. He was a recipient
of the Brotherhood Award of the
National Conference of Christians Harry Simonhoff Dies
and Jews.
MIAMI (JTA) — Harry Simon-
hoff, lawyer, writer and com-
munity leader, known for his
Swiss Friend of Israel,
works on Ameri-
Rescuer of Jews, Dead
can Jewish his-
GENEVA (JTA) — Albert Picot, tory, died here
former president of the Swiss Par- last week after a
liament, who was a founder and brief illness. He
honorary president of the Swiss- was 75. Born in a,
Israeli Association, and a leading Georgia, Mr. Si-
supporter of the ORT movement monhoff showed
and the ORT school in Anieres. an early interest
died here Oct. 11. He was 84. Dur- in politics and
ing the war, he had placed his was elected a
home at the disposal of Jewish member of the
Carolina
South
refugees from the Nazis.
He
legislature.
later moved to
Rose Goldberg, Actress
Miami where he
NEW YORK (JTA)—Mrs. Rose practiced 1 a w
Finkenthal Goldberg, an actress and became ac-
who appeared in Yiddish plays tive in Miami
here for 50 years, died last week- Jewish life, par-
Simonhoff
end at age 78. Born in Russia she ticularly in the
came here as a child, and later Zionist movement. He wrote a
joined in an acting career with number of books on early Ameri-
her late husband, Nathan Gold- can Jewish history. He was a fre-
berg, producr of Yiddish plays. She quent contributor to the Jewish
retired from the stage 10 years Telegraphic Agency. His articles
appeared in The Jewish News.
ago.
Gimbel Dies, Age 81
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a black border.
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The family of the late Golda
Jonap announces the unveiling of
a monument in her memory 3 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 16, at Machpelah
Cemetery. Rabbi Groner will offi-
ciate. Relatives and friends are ask-
ed to attend.
The family of the late Morris
Goldberg announces the unveiling
of a monument in his memory 2
p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Yid-
dish Folks Farein Cem e t e r y,
Gratiot and 141/2 Mile Rds. Rabbi
Gorrelick will officiate. Relatives
and friends are asked to attend.
4,
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The family of the late Jessie
Miller announces the unveiling of
a monument in her memory 1.0 a.m.
Sunday, Oct. 16, at Clover Hill
Park Cemtery. Rabbi Rosenbaum
will officiate. Relatives and friends
are asked to attend.
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The family of the late Louis
Brodsky announces the unveiling
of a monument in his memory 2
p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at Machpelah
Cemetery. Rabbi Donin will offici-
ate. Relatives and friends are
asked to attend.
* * *
The family of the late DeVera
B. Segman announces the unveil-
ing of a monument in her memory
10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 at the
Northwest Hebrew Memorial Park.
Rabbi Segal will officiate. Rela-
tives and friends are ased to at-
tend.
The family of the late Daniel J.
Alpert announces the unveiling of
a monument in his memory 2:30
p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 at Clover Hill
Park Cemetery. Rabbi Gorrelick
will officiate. Relatives and friends
are asked to attend.
The family of the late Solomon
(Sol) Rosenberg announces the un-
veiling of a monument in his mem-
ory 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16
at Machpelah Cemetery. Rabbi
James Gordon will officiate. Rela-
tives and friends are asked to
attend.
The family of! the late Samuel
Plotkin announces the unveiling of
a monument in his memory 11:30
a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 at Northwest
Hebrew Memorial Park. Rabbi Se-
gal and Cantor Fenakel will offici-
ate. Relatives and friends are
asked to attend.
The more you say, the less peo-
ple remember. The fewer the
words, the greater the profit. —
Fenelon.
The Family of the Late
AARON -TOB IAS
HALBERG
Announces the unveiling of
a monument in his mem-
ory, 1:30 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 16, at the Workmen's
Circle Cemetery, Yiddish
Folk Ferein. Rabbi Gor-
relick will officiate. Rela-
tives and friends are asked
to attend.
The family of the late Lena Le-
vine Stern announces the unveiling
of a monument in her memory
1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at
Machpelah Cemetery. Rabbi Donin
and Cantor Adler will officiate.
Relatives and friends are asked to
attend.
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The family of the late Harry
Bronson announces the unveiling
of a monument in his memory 2
p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at Machpelah
Cemetery. Rabbi Gamze will of-
ficiate. Relatives and friends are
asked to attend.
* *
The family of the late Theresa
Lutz announces the unveiling of a
monument in her memory 1 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 23, at Machpelah
Cemetery. Rabbi Panitz will of-
ficiate. Relatives and friends are
asked to attend.
* * *
The family of the late Ruth
Samelson announces the unveiling
of a monument in her memory
11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 at North-
west Hebrew Memorial Park. Rabbi
Segal will officiate. Relatives and
friends are asked to attend.
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The family of the late David E.
Love announces the unveiling of
a monument in his memory 3:30
p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 at Beth El
Memorial Park, Rabbi Hertz will
officiate. Relatives and friends are
asked to attend.
* * *
The family of the late Marlene
Joyce Oshinsky announces the un-
veiling of a monument in her
memory noon Sunday, Oct. 23 at
Chesed shel Emes Cemetery. Rabbi
Gamze will officiate. Relatives and
friends are asked to attend.
The Family of the Late
MORRIS
WARSHAN
Announces the unveiling of
a monument in his mem-
ory 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct.
16 at Chesed shel Emes
Cemetery. Rabbi Groner
will officiate. Relatives
and friends are asked to
attend.
Noted Statistician
Marcus Rubin, a Danish-Jewish
economist, was a pioneer in the
19th century in the field of stat-
istics. He was credited with being
the founder of scientific statistics
techniques in Denmark.
The Family of the Late
ANNA SHAFFER
Announce the unveiling of
a monument in her mem-
ory 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16
at Stolliner Cemetery, en-
trance through Workmen's
Circle. Rabbi L. Goldman
will officiate. Relatives
and friends are asked to
attend.
Announces the unveiling
of a monument in their
memories noon Sunday,
Oct. 16, at Chesed shel
Ernes cemetery. Rabbi
Rabinowitz will officiate.
Relatives and friends are
asked to attend.
The Family of the Late
MILDRED
MOSKOVITZ
Announces the unveiling
of a monument in her
memory 1:30 p.m. Sun-
day, Oct. 16, at Hebrew
Memorial Park. Relatives
and friends are asked to
attend.
The Family of the Late
AARON TOBACK
Announces the unveiling
of a monument in his
memory 2:30 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 16 at Chesed shel
Ernes Cemetery. Rabbi
Goldschlag will officiate.
Relatives and friends are
asked to attend.
The Family of the Late
JACOB
GOLDSTEIN
Announces the unveiling
of a monument in his
memory 11 a.m. Sunday,
Oct. 16 at Westwood Cem-
etery, on Michigan Ave.
Rabbi Kranz will offici-
ate. Relatives and friends
are asked to attend.
The Family of the Late
LEAH (LEE)
FELSOT
The Family of the Late
FANNIE LI EBOW
Announces the unveiling
of a monument in her
memory 11 a.m. Sunday,
Oct. 23, at Beth Abraham
Cemetery. Rabbi M. Hal-
pern will officiate. Rela-
tives and friends are asked
to attend.
Announces the unveiling
of a monument in her
memory 1 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 16, at Chesed shel
Emes Cemetery. R a b b i
Gorrelick and Cantor Ser-
ensen will officiate. Re-
latives and friends are
asked to attend.
The Family of the Late
SHELDON
BERNARD RICHIE
The Family of the Late
SAMUEL KERSCH
Announces the unveiling
of a monument in his
memory 2 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 2 3 , at Workmen's
Circle Cemetery, Ostrovt-
zer Section. Rabbi M. Mov-
sky will officiate. Rela-
tives and friends are ask-
ed to attend.
Announces the unveiling
of a monument in his
memory noon Sunday, Oct.
23 at Northwest Hebrew
Memorial P a r k. Rabbi
Siegel and Cantor Fenakel
will officiate. Relatives
and friends are asked to
attend.
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Mr. Ben Bernstein,
Hungarian Yiddish Author
BUCHAREST, Hungary (JTA)—
Yudel Weidenfeld, the author of
several Yiddish works, died here.
He was 82. His last novel, "A
Quiet Market Day," was published
this year.
ABRAHAM AND
J EN N I E TKATCH
The Family of the Late
SOPH 1 E WILLIS
Announces the unveiling of
a monument in her mem-
ory, 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16,
at Machpelah Cemetery.
Rabbi Leo Goldman will
officiate. Relatives a n d
friends are asked to attend,
The Family of the Late
PEARL BURK
Announces the unveiling
of a monument in her
memory 1 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 16, at Machpelah
Cemetery. Rabbi Segal and
Cantor Bermanis will of-
f i c i a t e. Relatives and
friends are asked to at-
tend.
Mr. Isadore Bernstein,
Mrs. Ben (Lillian)
Beneson
Mrs. Herman (Ann) Keller
The Family of the Late
ROSE BERNSTEIN
Announce the unveiling
of a monument in her
memory 1 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 16 at Cong. Beth Te-
filo. Rabbi Schnipper will
officiate. Relatives and
friends are asked to at-
tend.