24—Friday, February 9, 1968 • Israel's 20 Years of THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS JERUSALEM—Many new nations have emerged since the United Na- tions was established 23 years ago but none has made as much impact on contemporary history as the one slapped into life on May 14, 1948. Since its rebirth as a modern nation Israel has been hobbled by adversities that could well have hampered its growth. Instead, a nation surrounded by enemies, deluged by a torrent of immigrants, and lacking in the natural wealth which has made some of its neigh-. hors rich, it has harnessed its one significant attribute; a people de- termined to succeed. As Israel marks its 20th an- niversary year it celebrates its growth from a nation of some 600,000 to one of more than 2,600,000 citizens. It celebrates a vibrant economy with a growth rate which exceeds that of many European countries. It has been a haven to the persecuted who have come and established new lives. Their pride in living in the new Israel is reflected in the new cities, farms, factories and roads they have built on the face of their land. When the United Nations de- clared Israel's sovereignty as a nation among nations it was im- mediately attacked by the Arabs who pitted their armies against what seemed to them to be a phan- tom force. Yet these young, un- tried men and women forced the invading armies into retreat, and provided Israel with the relative peace it needed to begin the deter- mination of its future. Though two more wars have upset the often shaky peace of Is- rael during its 20 years of ex- istence, it has managed to win its share of friends. Its programs in the Asian and African continents involve the sending of skilled tech- nicians to help the newly emerging nations establish themselves. At the same time Israel provides their young people with scholarships en- abling them to sharpen their skills at Israel's leading educational and research facilities. On the continent Israel's re- markable will and determination to forge new paths of progress in a long-blighted Middle East have won it praise from both govern- ments and people. In the United States these strengths have garnered the same respect and support. The test of this is that while the people of Israel have demon- strated their determination to build a viable nation the people of the United States have re- FACTS ABOUT ISRAEL HER PEOPLE Shalom—the welcome that Jews from more than 100 countries around the world are _hearing as they return to their Promised Land, Israel: their heritage. Israel's population has grown from 650,000 to more than two-and- a-half million. Warm, friendly people, represented by the 120 members of Israel's parliament, the Knesset symbol of this thriving, young 20-year-old democracy. And it's nice to note that you'll feel right at home with the Israelis: so many of them speak English. HER EXCITING CULTURE &VIBRANT YOUTH Israel has 230 kibbutzim, and many universities and institutes of higher learning, all giving today's youth the knowledge and training needed for Israel's dynamic society. Tomorrow's leaders - Israel's young people are learning from the — cultural traditions of the land: the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, finedramatic theaters, and many other cultural centers. And, like typical Israelis, they're not only learning how to accept responsibility, but they're also enjoying themselves at events such as Israel Philharmonic concertsandIsrael's20th anniversary folk festivals You too can learn and enjoy! Fly to Israel via the national carrier, El Al, the airline of the people of Israel. Sight-see in Jerusalem. Sunbathe along the Red Sea. float in the Dead Sea, relax in the soothing waters of the Sea of Galilee. Visit Tel Aviv's sidewalk cafes, swinging nightclubs, and artists' colonies. Visit Israel, land of smiles, excitement, and a warm welcome. 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Other similar, though perhaps less physically overwhelm- ing dedications, are on view throughout the country. In its international cooperation program Israel has extended its services to developing countries and in 1966, 620 Israel experts were in the field at the invitation of the governments concerned or under the aegis of the United Na- tions. Some 1,600 students from these countries a _ ttended 32 courses in Israel and between 1962 to 1965, Israeli experts conducted 69 courses with more than 3,600 participants in developing coun- tries. Israel, which officially came into being with the bless- ing of the community of nations is helping other young countries survive in this community. As to its own achievements in the area of education, Israel has developed the Hebrew University, the Technion and the Weizmann Institute into institutions of inter- national esteem. Next to defense, education takes the largest part of the country's budget. Last year there were approximately three- quarters of a million students en- rolled in Israel's schools and col- leges. In the cultural area Israel has I also excelled. Its Philharmonic Or- chestra entertains full houses on its native soil as well as in its concerts abroad. The Israel Mu- seum in Jerusalem, though at times faced with financial crises, has in its three years of existence become one of the most popular local and tourist attractions, displaying the works of Israelis as well as ob- taining the creations of famed artists from a b r o a d. And, to Shmuel Yosef Agnon, who has made Israel his home during the past 60 years recently came the coveted Nobel Prize for Litera- ture. Thus the heritage of the Jew- ish people is ensured by the na- tion -of Israel and is being shared with peoples all over the world in selfless endeavor. Perhaps one of Israel's greatest accomplishments in its 20-year-his- tory is the amalgamation of its people who have come from such romantically-sounding places such as the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, Yemen. Kurdistan and Tripoli. Of the country's population 40 per cent are native born, the rest come from 100 different countries; 31 per cent from Eurone and America, 14 per cent from Africa and 13 per cent from Asia. New Israeli Highway Bypassing Suez Canal Used For First Time JERUSALEM—A new highway that bypasses the Suez Canal was used for the first time to transport 250 tons of freshly-caught fish from a trawler docked at Israel's Gulf of Aqaba Port of Eilat to a Greek cargo vessel at the Port of Ashod. The fish, from trawler Dolphini, was transported by refrigerated trucks over' the Eilat-Ashdod highway in the first practical test of the land route that cuts through the Negev Desert. If the experiment is suc- cessful, it will permit Greek fish- ing vessels to continue operating in the Red Sea and to send their catches home without passing through the Suez Canal. It was reported here that a for- eign country has approached - Is- raeli authorities on the possibility of transporting more than 20 barges over the land route from the Mediterranean to the Gulf of Aqaba outlet of the Red Sea. Progress r Friday, February 9, 1968-25 THE DETROIT .JEWISH NEWS er .103 40.>" "43 , -r4r AMP'. 4. 3 4-'• ravel In S le! While all have a common bond in their Jewish heritage, they are as different as the cultural climates in which they lived. Yet their feel- ing for Israel as the spiritual cen- ter of Judaism has brought them together and helped them over- come their differences. In addition to Israel's Jewish iR population there are Arab Mos- lems and Christians, Druzes, Cir- Our meticulous attention to fine tailoring and superb fitting, cassians, and the desert Bedouins. tz While each has its distinct com- coupled with unparalleled personal service, offers that little munity their opportunities at bit more that makes a world of difference. education, health care and em- ployment are on par with the Jewish population. The diversity of Israel provides its visitors with its attractions. It is the Land of the Bible with an- cry tti CUSTOM cient sites. It is a land of modern TAILOR cities literally growing out of the desert. It is the Israel where the Orthodox Jew walks through the streets of Jerusalem dressed in long-frocks as did his forefathers Just W. of Coolidge in Poland and Russia while a young Sabra bathes along the Tel Aviv LI 5-3558 shores in a more contemporary Open Mon., Thurs., Fri., to 9 p.m. Bikini. 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