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 Unveiling announcements may be in- serted by mail or by calling The Jewish News office, 17100 W. 7 Mile Rd., De. troit 48235. VE 8-9364. Written an- nouncements must be accompanied by the name and address of the person making the insertion. There is a stand- ing charge of $3.50 for an unveiling notice, measuring an inch in depth. and $7.00 for one two Inches deep with a black border. * 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, * 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. * * * 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. * 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. 4, * * 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. 1 1111111111111.111111111W 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.