THE JEWISH NEWS

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July 20. 1951
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Sabbath Scriptural Selections

This Sabbath. the styth tiny of Ileshcan. 5730. the following scriptural selections
null he read in our synagogues:
Pentateuchal portion, •Gen. 6:9-11:31. Prophetical portion. Isaiah .54: 1-55:5.

Candle lighting. Friday. Oct. 17.

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Weizmann Institute's 25th Anniversary

A historic event will be marked next
week when, at the annual dinner of the
.American Committee for the Weizmann Insti-
tute of Science. the 25th anniversary of the
famed science institute in Rehovot,
will be observed by world renowned scien-
tists and Nobel Laureates and by the Ameri-
can Jewish community.
The occasion will serve to recall the con-
tributions to science of the institute's found-
er, Dr. Chaim Weizmann, who was the first
president of Israel. Due recognition will be
given to the directing head of the Weizmann
Institute, Meyer W. Weisgal, whose skills as
an organizer, whose ability to draw to the
institute many of the world's outstanding
scientists, have led to the remarkable achieve-
ments which have given the Weizmann Insti-
tute a position of pre-eminence among the

greatest of the world's scientific research in-
stitutions.
Now continuing its significant endeavors
under the presidency of Dr. Albert B. Sabin,
the world famous virologist who developed
the live oral polio vaccine that bears his
name, the Weizmann Institute's role in the
field of science continues to retain import-
ance both in the fields of research and the
teaching programs that have been introduced.
Waisgal's dedicated labors, his ability
to enroll the interest and aid of support-
ers and participants in the Weizmann Insti-
tute program, have earned for him widest
recognition, including an honorary doctorate
from Brandeis University earlier this year.
The honor to be accorded him at the dinner
in New York next week will be a mark of
appreciation for distinguished services to Is-
rael and to science.

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Noteworthy Revelations in 'New
Directions in Bible Archaeology'

Biblical archaeology has become a subject of such vast interest
that many scholars are dedicating themselves to new research.
A volume of major interest, containing reports on important dis-
coveries, has just been issued by Doubleday. In "New Directions in
Biblical Archaeology," eminent scholars outline recent findings and
the culmination of the whole of God's work of present data thpt throws new light on Bible studies.
Edited by Dean David Noel Freedman of the San Francisco
creation. No other holy day is mentioned m the
Theological Seminary and Prof. Jonas C. Greenfield of the University
creation story.
of California at Berkeley, participating contributors to this volume in-
The most important biblical passages state:
Prof. W., F. Albright, Moshe Dothan of the Israel Department
Shabat was instituted by God because, after clude
of Antiquities and Museums, Prof. Yohanan Aharoni of the University
creating the world in six days, He Himself,
Aviv, Prof. Frank Moore Cross of Harvard, Prof. Robert C.
rested on the seventh day and blessed and hal- of Tel

Revived Role for Sanctity of Sabbath

.et

Conclusion of the sacred weeks on our
calendar, with the end of Sukkot, after the
record number of worshipers had formed
large congregations for the Holy Days, there
emerges the usual question: what now? are
we to continue to count only on two- or three-
day religious observances in the Jewish com-
munities?
There is growing unanimity among all
religious groupings that if Jewish life is to be
strengthened, if there is to be an assurance
of unchallenged identity with Jewry by our
children as well as their parents, we must
begin with the Sabbath.
Recognition of the great need for a return
to Sabbath observance was confirmed in the
action that was taken recently by the Central
Conference of American Rabbis (Reform)
with the circulation of a Madrikh leShabat
—A Manual for Shabat —through which it
is aimed to encourage the strengthening of
the traditional day of rest, observance of
which is considered the most vital factor in
Jewish religious observance.
The Reform rabbis, at their recent
convention, adopted a resolution affirm-
ing "that the Sabbath Manual be adopted
and that the Committee on the Sabbath
be asked to study ways and means by
which the manual may become a force in
the lives of our people."
Significantly. the Reform Manual for Sha-
bat incorporates all the traditional regula-
tions for the Sabbath, it emphasizes the
rabbinic traditions related to the day of rest,
and profanation of the Sabbath is strongly
deplored. In 48 pages of text, guidance is
offered in evaluations of the importance at-
tached to Sabbath observance, and an intro-
ductory statement on the biblical basis of the
Sabbath declares:

In its historical importance and as an instru-
ment for preserving Judaism Shabat (as the Sab-
bath is known to Jewish tradition) is perhaps the
most important of all Jewish institutions. It is
the holy day. Other holy days make an appear-
ance in the Jewish calendar but they occur only -
once a year. Shahat, coming with weekly regu-
larity, keeps alive constantly the spirit of holiness
without which Judaism could not be sustained.

The term "shabat" means rest or refraining
from work and concerning all eight holy convo-
cations Scripture says: - you shall do no manner
of work."

In theory all days have equal weight and im-
portance, yet it is clear that the Torah puts
greater emphasis on the weekly Shabat than on
any of the other days. It alone is included in the
Decalogue. Eqnally striking is the fact that in the
opening. versa of the Torah, the Sabbath is made

lowed that day, setting it apart from the rest of
the week. Shabat, thus is a memorial of the six
days of creation.

It serves as a reminder of the time when the
Israelites were slaves in Egypt and were re-
deemed from their bondage by God. In gratitude
and thankfulness for this redemption every gen-
eration of Israel must show compassion to the
man-servant and maid-servant by allowing them
to rest on the Sabbath and to be relieved of all
w ork.

Shahat iS the sign of a perpetual covenant be-
tween God and Israel—that Israel may acknowl-
edge God and know that it is He who sanctifies
the people.

Every member of an Israelite household must
rest on the seventh day. This includes the master
as well as the man-servant and maid-servant,
children, and even strangers who reside within
an Israelite community. Work animals are also
relieved of work on this day.

Boling of McCormick Theological Seminary, Prof. Patrick W. Skehan
of Catholic University of America, Prof. James A. Sanders of Union
Theological Seminary, Professor Emeritus Floyd V. Filson of McCor-
mick Theological Seminary, Prof. Yigael Yadin of Hebrew University
in Jerusalem, Prof. G. Ernest Wright of Harvard and Prof. Edward F.
Campbell of McCormick Theological Seminary.
Of special interest is Prof. Yadin's description of "The Temple
Scroll" in which the famous archaeologist describes the unrolling of
the scroll, the contents, the historical background, reference to the
Statutes of the Kings.

The co-editor, Dr. Freedman. also authored a special article on
"The Old Testament at Qumran."
Noteworthy are the essays "Ashdod of the Philistines" by Dothan
and "The Israelite Sanctuary at Arad" by Aharoni, and the "Qumran
Bibliography" by Campbell and Boling are especially helpful.
This volume gains added significance because of the 57 illustra-
tions and the maps. Besides, there is an important chronological table

compiled by Prof. Albright.

Archaeology in Bible-land acquires new significance as a result
of these scholarly reviews.

Jewish Life Cartographically
Shown in 'Jewish History Atlas'

There is encouraging evidence to indicate
that the observance of the Sabbath is not
being abandoned, that many of our youth are
respectful to the Sabbath.
There was an interesting incident earlier
Gilbert, who was Winston Churchill's official biographer
this year when, in Houston, 100 high and Martin
who has authored a number of important historical and biographi-
school seniors refused to attend commence-1 , cal works.
has produced a valuable geographical book in "Jewish
ment exercises when school authorities in- History Atlas"
published by Macmillan.
sisted upon holding them on a Friday night.
With cartography by Arthur Banks, this book contains 112 maps
The date for the commencement was set for from biblical times to the present. Its all-inclusiveness is distinguished
May 30, but efforts to change it began the by special annotations that enable the student and reader to get an idea
previous October. It was to the credit of of many interesting occurrences.
For instance, after presenting a number of Palestinian maps
these young people that they were firm in
there is one entitled "Other Zions 1652.1946" and included in this
refusing to break the Sabbath. The graduates
worldwide presentation is the annotation about 1652 — pointing to
of Houston's Bellaire High School instead,
Curacao: "Dutch West India establishes Jewish colony;" a number
en masse went to a Jewish religious service
of other interesting offers of statehood to Jews; and one for 1946,
and the Christian Century editorially com-
pointing
to Vietnam, which reads: "Ho Chi Minh offers Ben-Gurion
mended them and stated:
a Jewish home in exile."
It is such a variety of unique geographical involvements, pointing
"Thanks to an apparently inept and
clumsy school board, those students cele- to many historical developments, that makes "Jewish History Atlas"
brated a more memorable commencement especially interesting.
Jewish migrations, from Mesopotamia to the Israel of our time, are
night than most of their peers. . . . It is
as
unthinkable that such a (school board) traced cartographically. Periods during which Jews revolted,
against Romans and Persians, are indicated in the maps in this
blunder would be repeated . .."
splendid work.
Now it is a question whether ineptness
The vast variety of subjects covered fs especially noteworthy.
will dominate the Jewish communities. There There are maps showing the areas where false Messiahs operated.
is the great opportunity to elevate our stand- There are maps about Court Jews, about converts to Christianity, the
ards by stricter adherence to the most sacred Napoleonic period as applied to Jews, Jews in the Americas, ghettoes,
Crusades.
day on the Jewish calendar. Perhaps the call during the
A map entitled "Hebrew Printing Presses 1444.1860" gives an
to honor the Sabbath will not fall on deaf
prayer books, Hebrew texts and other works were pub-
idea
where
ears. Then the links of the people with the
lished.
faith and with traditions will truly be un-
By portraying "The Diaspora Since 1945," the author and cartogra-
breakable and the great est imaginable pher have brought the picture up to date.
strength will be assured for Jewry, its ideals
The situation in Israel is well portrayed and the over-all description
- and its - sacred heritage.
of Jewish life by means bf Maps will fascinate while it instructs.