28—Friday, December 29, 1967 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Alfred Kazin Sees Israel Destined for Special Role in World History • In the November issue of Har-: per's Magazine, Alfred Kazin, dis- tinguished author, reviews the cur- rent situation in Israel. He deals with it as "a phenomenon of reli gious experience" and believes Is- rael is "destined for a special role in world history." In the course of his analyses he states: "The Jews of Israel have learned that they are not Canaanites, but'• Jews. Never, it is safe to say, has the bond to other Jews been felt , so keenly. Therefore, what the Is- raelis are consciously striving for most is a great new immigration of Jews, especially of young Jews, and preferably from the West. The Israelis are looking very hard at American Jews, but of course are getting only youth volunteers for a season—and tourists. It would seem that the staggering prosper- ity of so many American Jews, though it creates 'alienation' and a special affection for positive. Spartan, heroic Israel, also makes it impossible to see Israel as one's personal destiny. The Israeli lead- ers, constantly pleading with what one writer bitterly called the 'rich, self-satisfied burghers of Cleveland, Philadelphia, New York,' will not admit to themselves that most im- migrants to Israel went there out of dire necessity. 'How can you write the Russian novel in Amer- ica,' Robert Frost inquired, 'when people live so unterribly?' The Is- raelis think that spiritually speak- ing, American Jews do indeed live 'terribly.' They feel that they are the center of Jewish existence in the world, and what they are most deeply concerned about just now is no longer the survival of their country, but the survival of Jewish- ness, of the Jewish idea, in Israel itself." Belgian Queen Joins Patrons for Hostel BRUSSELS (JTA) — Queen Fabiola of Belgium has agreed to lend tier name to a Belgian Hostel that will be erected on the cam- pus of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem by the Association of Belgian Friends of the Hebrew University. The hostel, to be called "Col- legium Belgicum Fabiolanum," will contain meeting halls for con- ventions, lectures and exhibitions, a library and accommodations for Announcements foreign visitors, with priority ex- Dec. 21 — To Mr. and Mrs. Mar tended to Belgian scientists and artists. Among the financial sup- vin R. Fink (Elaine Katz), 16682 porters of the project is Mrs. D. Tracey. a daughter, Nancy Beth. * * M. Van Buuren, widow of Prof. Dec. 20 — To Mr. and Mrs. Byron Van Buuren, who was one of the H. Weis (Brenda Barak of Detroit) founders and a deputy chairman of Lincolnshire, Ill., a son. Andrew of the Belgian Friends of the He- brew University. Earl. • * * Dec. 12—To Mr. and Mrs. Mur- Forest in Israel to Honor ray Helfer (Marsha Tukel). 14400 La Belle, Oak Park, a daughter, Late Cardinal Spellman Carrie Lynn. NEW YORK (JTA) — A pro- * • * posed grove to be planted in Is- Dec. 9—To Dr. and Mrs. Reuben rael in honor of the late Francis M. Baron (Joan Boykoff), 21663 Cardinal Spellman will be a forest, Stratford, Oak Park, a son, Michael as hundreds of letters have come in Harlan. in response to the proposal from • * the laity as well as religious lead- Dec. 6—To Capt. and Mrs. L. ers of all denominations, the Na- Michael Newman (Elizabeth Ras- tional Council of Jewish Organiza- kin), former Detroiters of Edge- tions in Civil Service reported wood Arsenal, Md., a son, Alexan- here. der Morris. An area adjacent to the Sea of Galilee, near the town of Nazareth, Nov. 25—To Mr. and Mrs. Wit- has been selected for the Cardinal Liam Shapiro of Kansas City, (Bon- Spellman Forest and - will be dedi- nie Winston of Detroit), a daughter cated next summer, the organiza- Carin. tion stated. * r • To Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Kravetz (Myra Polakoff), 20905 Winchester. Southfield, an adopted daughter, Kelly Lisa. To Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Stern (Arlene Glassman), 18250 Alta Vista, Southfield and adopted daughter, Stefanie Jill. Recommended by Physicians RABBI LEO GOLDMAN .-Expert Mohel Serving Hospitals and Homes LI 2 - 4444 LI 1 - 9769 CERTIFIED EXPERT MOHEL RABBI Israel Goodman 334-4149 334-7031 Serving In Hospitals and Homes REV. GOLDMAN L MARSHALL MOHEL 353-5444 Beirut Paper Reports Arab-Soviet Pact ISTANBUL (ZINS) — Citing "well informed and authoritative sources: . the Lebanese newspaper El Amal reports that Egypt and other Arab countries have signed pacts of mutual defense with the Soviet Union. The newspaper notes that the recent visits by Soviet warships at Egyptian ports, and the demon- strations by Soviet bombers in Egyptian skies, are part of the pact. It concludes that the agree- ments al.'s temporary, and will be annulled the moment the vanquish- ed Arab forces are completely re- armed. Trade Deficit Down JERUSALEM (ZINS) — Israel's trade deficit declined by 40 per cent during the first nine months of this year to $150,000,000 from $259,000,000 in January-September 1966. Although exports dropped off sharply in June, the total for the nine months increased by six per cent to $383,000,000. Imports fell sharply from $621,000,000 in the first nine months of last year to $533,000,000 this year. Israel to Construct Jet-Engine Plant Arab Girls Go to Israel for 'Nice Jewish Boy' HAIFA—Arab and Druze girls from Syrian Heights and the West Bank are getting engaged to young HAIFA—Israel has begun con- men from these communities in struction of jet-engine assembly Israel in increasing numbers. plant at Beit Shemesh, near Jeru- One reason they are able to salem. They have also started pro- successfully compete with local duction of a short take-off and landing turbo-prop plane, the girls is the bride price (mohar), paid by the bridegroom to his Arava. In an effort to consolidate her aircraft industry, Israel has bought the manufacturing rights of the Jewish Labor Committee Jet Commander executive aircraft Asks N.Y. Aid to Migrants from the Rockwell-Standard Corp. NEW YORK (JTA) — Extension of Pittsburgh, which will market of the minimum wage and child both the Jet Commander and the labor laws to end the "extreme and Arava. scandalous" conditions of farm The jet-engine plant, a branch workers in New York State, was of the French Turbomeca organ- urged by the New York Jewish La- ization, will produce engines for bor Committee in testimony before jet trainers and helicoptors. the joint legislative committee on migrant labor. The liberal Jewish and trade union civic group called for ex- MONTREAL (JTA)—Attendance tending the state Labor Relations of Jewish children in Protestant Act to include farm labor organ- schools in Montreal was estimated izations, passing new legislation to be 14,618 out of a total school,,, enforcing adequate work condi- population of 64,323, Louis Rosen- tions and providing decent health, berg, director of research of the housing and educational facilities Canadian Jewish Congress, re- for migrant workers and their families. ported. The report pointed out that, of these 14,618 children, 7,713 attend elementary schools and 6,905 study at high schools. Jewish children form 22.7 per cent of the total en- , rollment of the Protestant schools, with 18.9 per cent in elementary schools and 29.3 per cent in high schools. In 1967 there were 12 Protestant elementary schools and six -high schools in Greater Montreal in which Jewish children formed the majority. father-in-law. In the Syrian Heights and West Bank areas it ranges from $168 to $288. In Israel it is between $1,330 and $2,880. The girls are more obedient and less independent than their Israeli counterparts who- are demanding equal rights. On the whole, they are considered bargains. Finding an Israeli husband also means a higher standard of living for the girls from the "outside." MUSIC (Just Great) MAURY LITTLE AND THE TOWNSMEN KE 4-5980 For Unique Tasteful Entertainment Protestant Schools in Montreal Draw Jews JOE ODDO ORCH ESTRA • Weddings • Bar MItzvas is • Parties • New Phone 851-1594 ly Appearing at Menlo's East From LONDON, ENGLAND ZAN GILBERT Head of French Ziortists Says Time Opportune for Emigration to Israel PARIS (JTA) — The chairman of the French Zionist Federation said here that widespread identification with Israel and grow- ing unemployment in France have created conditions favorable to the recruitment of French Jews, par- ticularly the youth, for immigra - tion to Israel. M. 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GENEVA—The Swiss-Israel As- * sociation marked the 10th anniver- * sary of its founding recently with * an appeal for a lasting peace in the Middle East that will permit * Israel to live in security within well-defined frontiers, with free * 283 Hamilton Thurs. & Fri. to 9 p.m. navigation for her shipping through * Birmingham (Near Demery's) international waterways and with- out discrimination and boycott. The group deplored the lack so far of direct Israel-Arab peace talks which has prevented the ne- gotiation of a political settlement. 644-7626 * ************ ************ Israel Girl Traffic Cops Try to Help, but Snarl Rome Traffic ROME (JTA)—Three attractive, smartly uniformed girls from Is- rael caused a traffic jam in one of Rome's busiest intersections though their, intention was just the opposite. The girls, members of Israel's traffic police corps, were sent here for a week's stay in con- nection with the opening of Israel Week at a large shopping center on the Via Tritone. 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