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Sabbath Scriptural Selections
This Sabbath. the 23rd day of Elu!. 5729. the following scriptural selections
4,11 be read in our synagogues:
Pentateuchal portion. Deut. 29:9-31 - 30. Prophetical portion. Isaiah 61 . 10-63:9.
Candle lighting. Friday. Sept. S. 631 pm.
VOL. LV. No. 25
Page Four
September 5, 1969
Rescue for Jews in Moslem Countries
When there is discrimination it may begin
with Jews but it does not end with anti-Semit-
ism. It usually develops into hatred for
others. That was the lesson that was taught
in Germany: Hitler emphasized hatred for
Jews and he proceeded to persecute Chris-
tians.
That's the situation in Iraq. The venom is
against Jews and Israel. but among those
hanged were Christians as well as Jews and
Moslems.
What the world may not undertand now is
that there are only about 2.500 Jews left in
Iraq. but there are 250.000 Christians in that
land whose acts put even medievalism to
shame. Jews are hounded now: the campaign
may well be against the Christian minority
tomorrow. especially since the United States
already is a target for attack.
This is a serious lesson for the christian
communities to learn anew. If indifference
should be pursued it may lead to calamities
that will he irreparable.
For the Jewish communities there is a
great responsibility at this time to exert every
effort to rescue whatever is left of the Jew-
ries in Moslem countries where Jewish life
is insecure. There are some Moslem countries
— Iran. Turkey. Morocco. Tunisia — where
Jewish life is fairly safe, as in the first two in
this group. or where there is considerable
protection from governments that still adhere
to moral decencies, as in the latter two. But
the Jews of Iraq. Syria and Egypt must be
rescued from the infernos in which they pres-
ently live. and nothing should be permitted
to stand in the way of providing safety for
the persecuted and hounded.
Jews alone. Israel alone, can not assure
such safety Israel can, as she does, offer
asylum for the rescued. But if there is to be
a migration from the three countries that are
ruled by terror and hatred, the Christian
world must assist world Jewry in providing
means for escape and in forcing concessions
that will enable the oppressed to get away
from the hellish atmosphere in which they
are not only denied all human rights but also
are unsafe from murderous gangs who relish
the sight of public hangings.
There must be no delay in the rescue
efforts. Israel is paving the way for it. and
Rabbi Roland C. Gittelsohn of Boston, who last month was ele-
all of us must assist quickly so that no more vated to the presidency of the Central Conference of American Rabbis.
lives should be sacrificed on the altar of utter has been rendering significant service in the social and educational
Rabbi Gittelsohn's 'Consecrated
Unto Me'—Teaching Sex to Youth
indifference to plight of our kinsmen.
Our Neighbors' Silence in M. E. Crises
Fields with his analyses of sex education projects. In his "Consecrated
l'nto Me" and other works he presented the problem of teaching sex
to the very youngest children so skillfully that his studies emerged
among the most authoritative on the subject.
Not all is black and cheerless in the Mid- to be trusted? The Arabs who denied Israel
die East situation. There is an occasional access to their synagogues, the Moslems who
He has added immensely to his research with his newest book,
"My Beloved Is Mine." which states the
expression of protest against the prejudices destroyed Jewish houses of worship, the
leveled at Israel. From time to time a cor- silenced Vatican that did not protest against
respondent speaks up. a clergyman points to inhumanities. the churches in the Holy City
the exaggerations from the fantasy-loving who battled among themselves for power and
Arabs: Yet all that has been heard with re- were blind to Israel's needs?
Arsonists damaged the main synagogue in
gard to the unfortunate fire at the Al Aksa
Mosque was that Arabs were seeking "ven- Budapest last week. Did anyone utter a w9rd
gean•e."" No one has indicated that it was a of protest?
Zim and Jewish Agency offices were dam-
sort of political backmail the Arabs were
resorting to and that they were capitalizing aged by Arab bomb-throwers in London. Was
there much indignation?
on a tragic situation to harm Israel.
What's happened to our neighbors—to the
As a matter of fact, at the outset it looked
like another Reichstag fire, an effort at sabo- Christian community that is in silence?
Yet they speak of vengeance when black-
tage and a means of pinning guilt upon Israel.
Yet one foreign correspondent utilized the mailers are polluting the air of a world that
occasion to say it proved Israel could not be could be free for all but is kept in darkness
trusted to supervise the holy places! Who is by the bigots who seek to destroy Israel.
The High Holy Day Israel Bond Appeal
Admiring hordes of tourists who have
flocked to Israel in recent months are mar-
veling over the progress that is being indi-
cated in the constructive efforts of the citi-
zens of the 21-year-old state. Progressive
steps towards the advancement of educational
media. the growth of the country's universi-.
ties, the unprecedented record of book pub-
lishing—these are matched by the industrial
achievements. the manner in which the
country's economy has been protected by an
alert citizenry.
An encouraging partnership between
American and Israeli Jewries is in large
measure responsible for the successes that
are being recorded, and it has been encour-
aging in the year now closing on the Jewish
calendar that the United Jewish Appeal has
retained the nationwide support and that
proper assistance has been given to the Israel
Bond drive.
It is to the latter that due attention must
Rabbi Gittelsohn
Jewish position effectively and covers
the vast area of marriage, love, the
dangers that lead to divorce, the relig-
ious aspects and the human approaches.
His able work, published by the Un-
ion of American Hebrew Congregations,
has special merit for the Jeviisn reader.
But it is not limited: it is .as, valuable
for people of all faiths who will be in-
spired by the wholesomeness of the ap-
proach, the reality of view, the frank-
ness that makes the subject under dis-
cussion a matter to be dealt with re-
spectfully, inspiring dignity and honor.
Rabbi Gittelsohn keeps asking the question, "How happy will
your marriage be?" and in the scores of answers, all properly
framed to enlighten, to guide, to call into action established
Jewish traditions, we have a perfect collection of data about
"Judaism and Marriage," which is the subtitle to this book.
There is emphasis on the correlation between religious affiliation
and marital happiness, and in describing kiddushin, the Jewish mar-
nities in these efforts, and the approaching riage
ceremony, he points to the beauty of Jewish rituals while indi-
Holy Days again are to be utilized for the
purpose of linking our communities with
Israel. This is a task worthy of the support
that our community gives to a project for
Israel that has become, next to the UJA, a
cating the emphasis in Judaism on love and marriage. He does not
overlook the crises that often set in and he suggests the guidance
a couple can seek to assure happiness. He does not envision guaran-
tees of success, but he proposes endless efforts to improve on marriage
lest insensitive words and actions should leave destructive marks.
Bet Din Revived
In the realism of his approach, Rabbi Gittelsohn approaches his
topic by admitting that marriage is not a picnic but that it has its
experiences of indescribable happiness. He defines love, takes into
account the Oedipal relationships, views in all seriousness the par-
ent-child problem. He even takes into account marrying for financial
gain and quotes a saying from the Talmud: "He who weds for money
will have delinquent offspring."
major responsibility of Jews to their Israeli
kinsmen.
For many years, a Jewish Arbitration
Court functioned in New York City under
the chairmanship of Dr. Israel Goldstein, and
serious disputes were settled through this
Bet Din, avoiding resort to the civil courts
of justice. Now a similar effort has been ini-
tiated as a Rabbinical Court of Justice of the
Associated Synagogues in Massachusetts, and
its newest effort is to operate a Community
Landlord-Tenant Relations Court.
Because the initiated project will call into
now be given to assure continuation of the its services representatives of other
faiths
When is a couple right for each other? This, too, is viewed
thoroughly, and the author believes mutual interests, in religion,
in ideals, are of great assistance.
The influence of sex is basic and major in the consideration of
his subject and in posing the question "God or Gutter?" Rabbi Gittel-
sohn indicated the challenge. At the same time he presents illustra-
tively the sex organs of male and female in order that his approach
to sanctified marriage should be scientific as well as social and sent/.
mental.
when
is the physician as well as spiritual guide
and spokesmen for the real estate and tenants he advises that games
of pretense should not be played, that if
establish new industries. to build roads. to councils, it is believed that the new court orgasm is not achieved the truth should be admitted for the attain-
encourage initiative in creating new factories. will prevent much unpleasantness, especially ment of better results and "fulfillment of their love in mutual sextral
investment projects which enable Israel to
The rabbi-author
Israel Bond appeals in synagogues during since tenant-landlord issues often assume satisfaction. By their proper kind of knowledge and effort, they can
achieve it"
the Holy Days have aided immeasurably in serious proportions.
The Bet Din—the traditional Jewish court
boosting the Israel Bond sales and such
So, we have here an evaluation of love as the chief component in
means of reaching the largest number of peo- of arbitration—enters into an important marriage,
and the contrast drawn between love and infatuation serves
pie during the periods when the largest num- phase of settling disputes, and the new Massa- as added warning against misjudgment.
bers of worshipers gather as congregations chusetts rabbinical project emerges as a most
commendable undertaking worthy of emula-
The Union of American Hebrew Congregations has added a work
have become a tradition.
• sociologically .valuable. by +publishing 'Rabbi Gittelsohn'i studie§:
•Detroit. is among the pioneering commu- tion by other communities.