Boris Smolar's 'Between You . . . and Me' (Copyright 1969, JTA Inc.) By BORIS SMOLAR (Copyright 1969, JTA, Inc.) ON THE ALERT: Yiddish is now becoming increasingly popular among young American Jews who do not know the language but want to. More and more Yiddish chairs are being established at major uni- versities. Today, there are about 20 colleges and universities where Yiddish is taught. At some campuses, the Yiddish classes are sponsored by the Hillel Foundations together with the Farband Labor Zionist Order. The growing interest in Yiddish has brought about the appearance on the American book market of quite a number of books s glorifying the language. They have been published by well-known firms, and some have even reached the best-seller level. The competition in this field is rising, and more books on Yiddish are being announced now for publication within the next few omnths. This surge would naturally be welcomed by all those in this country who have been advocating the spread of Yiddish knowledge and Mere- , ture for years. However, some of the books introducing Yiddish to the non-Yiddish reading public are vulgar. They create a false picture of the language in which great literary and cultural values hitve been— and are being—created. ``\ An alert system aimed at expoSing the vulgar character of 'some of these volumes—as well as those writers who seek to exploit the serious interest in Yiddish by undignified writing—has been established by Jew- ish cultural leaders. A committee was formed this month by the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, in New York, which will pay special attention to the presentation of Yiddish by publishers in a caricatured or low form. * * * MILESTONE IN EDUCATION: Few American Jewish organizations engaged in educational activities can boast of a 50-year record of con- ducting a modern Jewish school system. The Arbeiter Ring can. The large Jewish order has been playing an important role in American Jewish life since its establishment at the beginning of this century. The Yiddish school system established by the Arbeiter Ring is now entering its 51st year. It is composed of elementary schools, and has been built on the theory that the strengthening of Jewish identity among American-born youngsters must start in the childhood years. True to this basic view, the Arbeiter Ring Yiddish schools have raised a generation Of American-born youngsters who are today in the forefront in the ranksjof these students in colleges and universities in- terested in the activities of the Hillel Foundatiens and in programs o the campuses aimed at strengthening Jewish ideally among assimilate Jewish youth. They also have raised a generation of young America born Jews who—as young parents today—are sending their children to the schools which they themselves attended as youngsters. * * C JEWISH` SOCIAL WORKERS: Quite a few professional social work- ers in Jewish institutions are Arbeiter Ring graduates. They could never have excelled in Jewish social work without their early Jewish school- ing. In this respect, the Arbeiter Ring contributed no little to the strengthening of Jewish communal life. If there is a shortage today in qualified personnel for Jewish institutions, it is because the communities do not lend sufficient support to schosas like those of the Arbeiter Ring, and because they don't go out of their way sufficiently to encourage parents to send their children to the existing Jewish schools. The Arbeiter Ring started its modern school system at a time when has the Talmud Toras were hardly attractive for children. The situation changed since then. Today, Hebrew school programs are on a much higher level and under stricter educational supervision. However, it is to the credit of the Arbeiter Ring leaders that they were practically the first to introduce the modern Jewish school system in this country. Al Borman Boost Bond Purchases 1- .44-440 .4 Ad4-4. 4+ 4, 01,11., ,A,V4W- A0 /4::# 011411,11414 4,0*,4 0 ,47' 14. _71, ;1 ∎ 141.1111.4 1,14 '4111104.11.0 44 h0,41,101::" At the annual Detroiters leadership reception in the Seasons South apartment of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Borman in Miami Beach where $530,000 was subscribed in State of Israel Bonds in response to the address of Finance Minister Zeev Sharef, are (from left), Dr. Joseph J. Schwartz, vice president of the Israel Bond Organization; Mrs. Bor- man, Abraham Borman, who presented a check for $100,000, and Minister Sharef. Borman's purchase makes him a double Golden Trustee of Israel. 4 036 1 Who Is Free? He is free who knows how to keep in his own hands the power to decide, at each step, the course of his life, and who lives in a so- ciety which does not block the exercise of that power.—Sulvador de Madariaga. Kenen to Address Council Assembly "The Myth of the Six Day War That Never Ended: "Is There Any Hope for Peace?", an analysis by I. L. Kenen of American policy and the Middle East crisis, will be presented at the next Jewish Com- munity Council delegate assembly on March 12. Judge Lawrence Gubow, Council president, will convene the assembly at 8:30 p.m. in Shiffman Hall of the Jewish Center. Ex-Detroiters in Miami Hold 21st Purim Program Detroit Social Club of Greater Miami, recently held its 21st annual Purim party at the Algiers Hotel, Miami Beach. With the cooperation of Dr. Ar- turo Di Fillipi, director of the Opera Guild of Greater Miami, an "Opera Night" was presented with Guild members singing numbers from operas and musicals. Former Detroiters recently hon- ored by the club were Minnie Ver- nick, Jennie Hertz Slutzker, Lee Gross and Mary Leider. Samuel Brickners Mark 50 Years Together A 50th wedding anniversary party was held recently in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brickner of Ilene Ave. Hosts at the affair were their children, Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Brickner, at whose home the party was held, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Alpert and Mr. and Mrs. Al- fred Holtz. The senior Brickners, who have 10 grandchildren, were married in Detroit 50 years ago. TO Discuss 'Deuteronomy' at Women's Town Hall Closer Mrs. David J. Cohen and Mrs. Joel Lithe, co-chairmen of the men's Branch UOJCA (Union o Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America) lecture series an- nounce that the closing lecturers of the town hall will be Rabbi Aaron Brander, educational direc- tor of Bnai David Synagogue, 12:30 p.m. Monday. Deuteronomy will be the subject of his talk. All are welcome. It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.—La Rochefoucauld. CANDIDS Of Weddings & Bar Mitzvahs gala 3aipte Photographers UN 4-8785 Miniskirted Queen Esthers Mark Purim in Tel Aviv TEL AVIV (JTA) — Youth is youth the world over, it was evi- dent in the Purim festivities that swept through the streets of Tel Aviv Monday night. Traditional "Queen Esthers" and "Morde- chais" were very much in evi- dence. But the show was stolen by miniskirted girls, youngsters in hippie garb, "spacemen", "cow- boys" an d many "Bonnie and Clydes." Israeli youngsters cut loose as is usual on Purim, a festival that celebrates the legendary rescue of Persian Jews from destruction. Bur most adults, who normally join them, canceled celebrations be- cause of the death last week of Prime Minister Levi Eshkol. The gesture was one of personal re- spect. Jewish religious law does not permit mourning during the Hebrew calendar month of Adar. The Megila (tale) of Esther was read in Tel Aviv's Great Syna- gogue and broadcast by loudspeak- er to thousands on the streets out- side. Special security measures were taken, but no incidents were reported. The Good, the True, the Beauti- ful! Alas, the Good is often untrue, the True so often unbeautiful, the Beautiful so often not good.—Isaac Goldberg. Insured Driveaway System THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, March 7, 1969-15 To CARS TO BE DRIVEN any state. Also drivers furnish. to drive your car anywhere. Fully insured and I.C.C. licensed. ed 9970 Grand River Detroit, Mich. 48204 WE 1-0620-21-22 THIS AD ENTITLES YOU as an individual, to participate in a SPECIAL GROUP PRICE before offered only to large groups. CHEVROLET PASSENGER CARS To participate in this group price you must present this ad to: IS. 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