Friday, April 12, 1968-47 Fashions Linked to Biblical, Talmudic Lore Vietnam Chaplains' Passover Message Defined in Rubens"Jewish Costume Histor ' The following is the text of you for a joyous Passover. We THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS N N , author reviews the biblical as well as talmudic periods and his photo- graphic record dates back to 2250- 2040 BCE, with the Sumerian fig- ure, proceeding to the Egyptian details (1450 BCE) and the suc- cessive eras, supplementing them with definitive quotations from the Bible and other sources. There is, as an example, this interesting note: "It cannot be as- sumed from the dress described in the Book of Daniel that Persian fashions were in vogue among Jews everywhere of that period. This may have been true of Babylon but from the time of Alexander the Jews of Palestine and Egypt were subject to very strong Hel- lenizing influences." Rubens' text includes a chart listing principal garments men- tioned in the Mithash, Mishna and Talmud, 16 having been designated in the Talmud as essential. He de- scribes the tallith as well as the arba kanfot or the tallith katan worn to fulfill the requirements of Numbers xv:38 and Deuteronomy xxii:12. Ruben's study is unlimited. He turns to the Eastern World, de- scribes the costume in China, un- der Islam, in the Turkish empire, in Egypt, Tripoli, Tunisia, Al- geria, Morocco and India. In each instance, there are so many fascinating factors that the customs of the countries delineat- ed present most valuable - facts and interesting reading. A superb idea _i_s acquired about the manner of life, the appearances of the women, their fashionable emphases, their preferences for dress and jewel. The author's coverage of the sub- ject relating to the Western World commences with the medieval pe- riod, shows early English dress of the 12th Century, as worn by men as well as women, and covers de- tails about Spain, France, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Portugal. Austria, Poland, Russia, Denmark, Holland. Adding immensely to the value of this study is the fact that in describing the compulsive dress it reveals the elements of anti- Semitism and there are descrip- tions of the religious factors in showing the Sephardi and Ash kenazi rabbinical and other at- tires. The illustrative material and the notes on rabbinical cos- ■0■ ■ ■ ■ tumes are in themselves impres- sive indications of the extent of HAPPY PASOVER I Happy Passover to Our Rubens' study. Friends and Patrons Appended to the volume are ex- U. T. Garden from the laws of 1416 made tracts Ray's Bridal Salon Restaurant by a commission in Italy, those of Gowns for All Occasions 7105 W. McNichols a Castilian Jewish synod in 1432, 10909 Grand River WE 3-4636 UN 3-1454 sumptuary regulations of the Metz 1530 Woodward WO 5-0922 Ample Parking Jewish community in 1690, Ham- —,1 burg regulations in 1715, and oth- ■ er sumptuary laws. "A History of Jewish Costume" is an extensive work of research and of an able collector's . photo- graphic treasures. It will fascinate the reader and will serve as a guide BEST WISHES TO ALL OUR for students of fashion involving trends through the ages. Alfred Rubens, fellow of the So- ciety of Antiquaries of London and of the Royal Historical Society, has made it a life's hobby to collect drawings, prints and basic his- torical material about Jewish life and his "Anglo-Jewish Portraits" and "A Jewish Iconography" al- ready point to definite contribu- tions to the gathering of valuable data relating to Jewry. His newest work, "A History of Jewish Costume," published by Funk and Wagnalls (380 Madison, NY17) enhances his labors and points to his pioneering efforts as a collector of unusual photo- graphs and the facts associated with them. This is a work that is much more intrinsic than fashion. It combines material about cos- turnes in many lands, during sev- eral centuries, and the ways of life of the communities whence these antiques stem. They are linked with mysteries about dress and the people wearing them. So vast is this work that the author has included in it 306 il- lustrations, each serving a de- finite purpose in illustrating the subject matter. There is an interesting explana- tory note to this volume in a fore- word by James Laver, who, defin- ing "literature of fashion," states that the difficulty of presenting a coherent picture, created by the long historic Jewish communities' experiences, create complexity. He , points to "the fact that Jews have frequently been compelled to adopt a special_ costume, often imposed as a mark of contempt but finally SEASON GREETINGS accepted as a badge of honor. The characteristic dress of the Polish SAM'S Jew, for example, although not as FRUIT MARKET common as it was 50 years ago, can be seen in certain parts of 13510 W. 7 Mile London even today." 342-4071 The Londoner Laver adds that Jews are "losing their distinctive dress" and suggests that it is "high ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ time that a museum of Jewish cos- HOLIDAY GREETINGS tume should have been established in Israel." Rubens' volume thus SKY DIRT is commended by him as appropri- SOIL ate at this time. For Every Need Rubens' descriptive essays 15450 Schaefer, N. of Fenkell which accompany his collected VE 7-9380 illustrations of costumes ana- ■ ■ ■ ■ lyze the various periods under review. He commences by refer 7 ■ ■ ring to Adam and Eve who were Holiday Greetings "concerned about nudity only after they had acquired Knowl- edge" and that now "it is gener- ally accepted that modesty is a I sophisticated feeling unknown to i primitive man." He emphasizes 24848 Southfield • that dress originated "from the 357-1747 urge for decoration . . . not in 0■ 0 ■0■ ■ ■0■ ■ conflict with Jewish teaching" i.Q.9....QULLSLULQ_WW1519-512-9-W- , because "according to the rabbis `the Lord's glory is man and Happy Passover man's ornament is his clothes' " (Midrash Tanhuma) and that Wayne "clothes were more important Standard Service than food and drink" (Mishna). 20141 W. 8 Mile Rd. A variety of Jewish experiences Detroit, Michigan through the ages is covered in the KE 8-9875 descriptive essays and in the an- 411'1360008000000000000 0 067 notations of the photographs. The IMINO0i 04111/11.0,11 10 0.1M0.111•11,0411 OEM 1.1=0,1=10.0 111•1•041111•1••04.111. 0.1 1,0•11M1.0.1!0•0 1111101•1=1 0411 0••••• 0 041.1.0.1 0•1111 Servic6 011M1101 •0•11M101. 0•11•1•01i-O.nwoo............0..... 0/ 10 Mile-Southfield .1.0 00. 0•101•0 1 our continued good g e tin g to the pray for the P assover re American Jewish community from health and safety. Our mission is the Jewish chaplains in Vietnam to serve you, and we are ready —Capt. Gerry J. Rosenberg, Lt. and willing to do this at any time Sheldon M. Kirsch of Detroit, and at any place. Capt. Shalom I. Gliksman and We also extend our best wishes Capt. Franklin C. Breslau. The message, sent from Cain Ranh to the Jewish community of the United States through the Com- Bay to the commission on Jew- mission on Jewish Chaplaincy of ish. chaplaincy of the National Jewish Welfare Board, offers a the National Jewish Welfare Board, prayer for peace and conveys without whose help and assistance deepest appreciation in the name our program could not exist. The of Jewish men in uniform for special foods which we eat during religious and morale services provided them by American this festival have been sent to us Jewry trough JWB. The chap- through its good offices and of its cooperating organizations, such as laincy contmission is made up of Jewish federations and the United representatives of the Central Conference of American Rabbis Jewish . Appeal of Greater New (Reform), the Rabbinical As- York, who "care" for us. To each sembly of America (Conserva- of them, our heartfelt thanks. tive) and the Rabbinical Council Though far from home and the of America (Orthodox). ones we love, let us join in the * * * Passover is a time for recount- prayer that this festival of Pass- ing the deeds of our ancestors over will herald a new era of peace during their flight from Egypt, for all mankind, where a man may and we, as Jews, are commanded live in peace in dignity, and where to retell this timeless saga. The all men will recognize that they message of Passover is the call are brothers. As the Bible tells us, to freedom. It is one which touches Be strong and of good courage, each man for it marks us as a and trust in the Lord." member of an ancient and honored people. Holiday Greetings Here in Vietnam, from the DMZ to the tip of the Delta, men will Witmer Bros. 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