1 Community Relations Unit Program to Ban Inequality, Injustice, Poverty NEW YORK (JTA)—Nine major national Jewish agencies and 81 community relations agencies af- filiated with the National Commun- ity Relations Advisory Council, called for a comprehensive federal program to "banish inequality, in- justice and poverty" from this land and said that they and their mem- bership were prepared "willingly to assume whatever share may fall upon us" of the economic costs en- tailed. They called upon President John- son to propose this comprehensive program and on Congress to en- act it. A resolution adopted by the ex- ecutive committee of NCRAC April 17 and transmitted to President Johnson affirmed that this country "That the resources to provide all our people with the essentials of a decent, dignified human life, while meeting our obligations abroad." It said that "failure to use those resources to banish inequality, in- justice and poverty is as immoral as it is indefensible. There can be no higher priority for the nation." The resolution expressed readiness to assume a share of the costs in- volved and urged member organiz- ations and their constituents "to make known to their legislators and other officials of government their like commitment." The program urged on the Presi- dent and Congress would provide, the resolution stated, a decent job for all who are employable or can be made so by retraining; - income sufficient to provide all others with essentials of civilized living; decent dwellings for all; medical care for all; education to the limits of each person's capacity, and the elimination of all forms of discrim- * i tg * A ci•oraumi SLATKIN'S ; * a DEXTER a CHEVROLET a : • it a "TOPS a II A THEM ALL" • • a FOR YOUR BEST DEAL a a SEE US a : Of ai KE 4-1400 20811 W. 8 Mile 0 MI it Rd. a it Between Southfield & Telegraph a IS "2 Minutes from Northland" ination and segregation from the life of our society. The resolution noted that the as- sassination of Dr. Martin Luther Kng, Jr., and the emotions aroused by it, attested to the urgency of de- cisive action. It warned that such action must be initiated now lest the nation "be precipitated into an irreversibly destructive course to- ward internecine strife that could sunder our national unity and de- base the character of our social order." It denounced rioting, pillaging and looting but warned that the al- ternative to violence must not be "blind repression." Concern was expressed for the Jewish merchants who were among the victims of the disorders that _followed the King assassination. Community relations councils in cities where disorders occurred were urged to participate in devel- oping special approaches for coun- seling and for practical assistance to these victims. Jews Return to Hebron to Rebuild Community (Direct JTA Teletype Wire to The Jewish News) TEL AVIV—Seventy Jews, most- ly from religious settlements, re- turned to the ancient town of Hebron Wednesday to re-establish the Jewish community which ceased to exist here after the Arab riots of 1936. The new arrivals were greeted by Labor Minister Yigal Allon, who promised them assistance for a transitory period until they can integrate themselves into the town's economy. Members of the group, which includes artisans, p r ofessionals and Yeshiva students, said they hoped to rebuild the Jewish sec- tion of Hebron. This town, which lies almost due south of Jerusalem, was occupied by Jordan during the 1948 war and recaptured by Israel forces during last June's Six-Day war. To re- ligious Jews, it is one of the four holy cities of Israel. Nearby is the Cave of Machpela, the burialplace of the Hebrew Patriarchs. Jews have lived here for centuries. But the Jewish community was at- tacked by Arabs in 1925 and again in 1929 when a rabbi and a number of Yeshiva students were mas- sacred The last Jews left in 1936 to avoid a similar massacre. 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But the quartermaster's corps, under the direction of the chief chaplin. had "Operation Passover" well in band. Troops were assured of adequate supplies of matzot, sac- ramental wine, haroset and all of the ritual appurtenances of a seder in addition to an ample meal wherever they were stationed. Seder services were conducted by chanlins and cantors assigned to each unit. For civilians, the holiday was marked by a steep rise in the prices of food and flowers. All hametz (leavened foods) of the state of Israel was sold to Arab villagers for a symbolic price. in accordance with Jewish tradition. For thousands of Israelis, Pass- over was a holiday on wheels. and the army set up information centers for those traveling south and into occupied territories. Tourists arrived in record num- bers. Thousands of Israelis from all parts of the country joined the traditional Passover pilgrimage to Jerusalem despite an unsea- sonable heat wave that sent the thermometer soaring into the 90s. Special trains brought hun- dreds of pilgrims to the capital where they were greeted by the chief rabbis of Israel's major cities and towns. The traditional procession to the top of Mt. Zion was made, as in past years, but with an important difference. Instead of halting at what was the beginning of no- man's land up to last June, the throngs proceded into the old city and visited the West Wall where special prayers were recited. The first seder to be held in the Sinai Desert since the Israelites left Egypt 3,280 years ago was attended by thousands of soldiers and civilians Friday night. The seder, at which Rabbi Shlomo Goren, chief chaplain of Israel's armed forces, officiated, featured a choir of 200 soldiers. Special guests were a group of 200 chil- dren who recited the traditional Four Questions in unison. Arab Christians, outnumbered by pilgrims fro m abroad, observed Easter Sunday in Jerusalem and Jaffa. The Israel government was represented at church services in the capital by S. Toledano, the prime minister's adviser on Arab affairs. Streets in East Jerusalem and in Jaffa were festively dec- orated by the respective munici- palities. The Israeli Army, meanwhile, held a seder on Mt. Scopus attend- ed by Brigadier Narkiss, com- mander of the central front. A special seder for wounded soldiers was held at Hadassah Hospital. Tourists had a second seder at Hamlin House. 18 Friday, April 19, 1968 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS — ••••••%•:te 4. WOW what a gal is a . . . B URTON ' glamour and leisure SPORTSWEAR FASHIONS coming to . . . 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