Touring Israel 'a Matter of Minutes'
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JERUSALEM—Few people can
readily forget their first contact
with this unique city. For some,
the visit, in addition to being
spiritually enriching, has served
as a means of educating their
children to the sense and commit-
ment of Judaism.
The • wonders of the old city of
Jerusalem, the impressive struc-
tures of the Government Center
and the nature of the contempor-
ary people of Israel imbue chil-
dren with a greater awareness of
the faith of their fathers.
Because children refuse to he
isolated in tour buses or hotels and
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Israel is a small country. Even when one adds on the territory
under Israeli administration since June 1967, the over-all size of the
country is still not much more than that of the state of Pennsylvania.
Because of the small size of the country it is possible to plan to tour
much of the area from one or two central locations. Road conditions
can affect travel time between points, and these should be borne in
mind. It takes 70 minutes to drive between Tel Aviv and Haifa, and
two hours to drive between Tel Aviv and Beersheba. Flying time
between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem is 15 minutes. Shown is a time dis-
tance chart that may be of help in plans to tour Israel.
'The Spy From Israel' Relates
Drama of Elie Cohen's Espionage
Few; stories in the field of espio-
nage match those of Elie Cohen
whose services for Israel in Da-
mascus are emerging not only in
all their dramatic aspects but pri-
marily as revelations of brillianc:2,
heroisin and untold courage.
A number of accounts have al-
ready been rendered of Cohen's
activities which terminated when lie
was hanged May 19. 1965. He was
caught after he had entangled the
major government officials in
Syria, 1 had fooled them into be-
coming their bosom pal, had man-
aged (o send to Israel information
that helped greatly in Israel's de-
fensive labors for the preAervation
of the state's security.
Crown published Eli Ben-Ilanan's
"Our Man in Damascus: Elie Co-
hen," 'a volume that told the story
of the hero. Other hooks had dealt
with Cohen's c a r e e r. Now the
drama is additionally accounted for
in "The Spy From Israel" by Ben
Dan, published in London by Val-
lentine, Mitchell & Co. and distrib-
uted in this country by Hartmore
House, Hartford, Conn.
The manner in which Cohen
disguised his identity, a review
of his loyalty to Israel, his fam-
ily life, how he communicated
with his wife, Nadia, his capture,
the trial, the attempt to defend
him and the rejection of requests
of his attorneys to see him and
to attend the trial — these are
fully related in this new volume
that is well illustrated, thereby
giving a proper portrayal of a
work of great historic value in
Israel's annals.
The immense merit of the new
book about the Israeli spy is that
it not only deals with him and his
activities but also with the entire
espionage question, with the Israel
Secret Service, with the matter
involving Israel's security and the
preparations for defensive activi-
ties.
Thus, what is stated here about
Cohen also is a lesson for security
specialists on a large scale, since
the skill that was effected by Cohen
serves as a lesson for action in-
volving a •nation'.: need to assure
a thorough knowledge about the
plans of enemies, especially when
the threats are as serious as those
that are applied against Israel.
, Cohen had an assumed name,
posing as an Arab — that of
Kamal Tamin Taabes. He gained
the confidence of generals and
government officials, distributed
gifts, conducted Arab propagan-
da by broadcasting as an Arab
to Arabs in Latin America. He
was the "loyal member of the
Baath party of the Arab Revolu-
tion." He even was considered
for marriage to the daughter of
one of Syria's most prominent
citizens. But he finally was
caught, convicted, executed.
There was a worldwide effort to
save his life. Two French barris-
ters were employed to defend him.
The complete text of their letter
to the president of Syria is append-
ed to the Ben Dan story. But they
were not permitted either to see
Cohen or to defend him,
Ben Dan. appended as author of
this volume, is the pen-name of two
Israeli writers, Ben Porat and Uri
Dan. Their joint work is a distinct
contribution to Israel history.
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15 MIMUTES
Friday, September 19, 1969-29
THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Charles Feinberg
Maps Birthday
Reunion in Israel
CHARLES FEINBERG
Detroiter Charles Feinberg is
celebrating his 70th birthday in a
novel way.
For this special occasion. he is
inviting his brothers and sisters
with.their spouses to join him on a
trip to Israel.
His family will be flying from
various cities in the U.S. and Can-
ada, and meet Wednesday at Ken-
nedy Airport, where they will
board an El Al Israel Airlines jet-
liner for a nonstop flight to Lydda
Airport.
Upon arrival, they will be met
and transferred to the King David
Hotel in Jerusalem, which will be
the start of a two-week sightseeing
tour of the old and new Israel.
Two private limousines with a
special guide have been reserved
to Cover the most important points
of Israel during this family re-
union-vacation trip.
Heads Aliya Center
insist on striking up conversations
with total strangers, the com-
munication is easier and the ex-
perience of the parents also is en-
riched.
Historic Canadian Note
Before 1759, Jews w ere prohibit-
ed from living in Canada while it
remained a French possession. In
1759, when Britain's General James
Wolfe captured Quebec and secured
Canada for Britain, a Jew, Captain
(later Sir) Alexander Schoenberg,
commanded a ship. The first con-
gregation, Shearith Israel, was
formed in Montreal in 1768.
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