Research Is Urged Among Jewry of Large Cities; Findings Relayed NEW YORK (JTA)—Large cities tend to have a lower percentage of synagogue members, and intermar- riage rates in larger cities tend to be higher than in smaller cities, a Jewish research authority reported here with a qualification that such conclusions should be considered hypotheses which require testing with more research. Dr. Victor D. Sanua, associate professor in the school of educa- tion at City College of New York, presented these and related find- ings at the second annual presenta- tion of the Charles Rosenthal awards at the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies. Dr. Sanwa, who has repeatedly urged a greater invest- ment in Jewish research, told the meeting that "We know more about the Jews in small towns than we know about the Jews in New York." He added that studies of the affiliated and non-affiliated Jews have to date been limited. In citing some of the tentative findings from surveys in a number of cities, Dr. Sanua said that they also showed an apparent correla- tion betwen the extent of Jewish education and the percentage of synagogue affiliation. The Jewish education of children aged five to 19 is more extensive in cities where there is a higher frequency of synagogue membership. In report- ing the tentative findings on inter- marriage rates, he said Washing- ton, Boston, Rochester, Long Beach (California) and other areas with the lowest synagogue affiliation had the highest intermarriage rate. Oirtlz Greater even than the pious man is he who eats that which is the fruit of his own toil; for Scripture declares him twice-blessed. — Talmud. ✓ nnouncements Feb. 4—To Mr. and Mrs. Joel Fisher (Madeline Kalisher), 3376 Coolidge, Royal Oak, a son, Ari Allen. • • • Feb. 9—To Mr. and Mrs. Shel- don J. Davidson (Cheryl J. Porn- eranz), 22181 Cloverlawn, Oak Park, a son Jeffrey Steven. SHALOM RALPH MOHEL LI 7-9489 RABBI SHAIALL ZACHARIASH MOHEL 341-1595 REV. GOLDMAN L MARSHALL MOHEL 353-5444 RABBI JOSHUA SPIRO Experienced Mohel Serving in Hospitals & Homes 544-2864 Recommended by Physicians RABBI Leo Goldman Expert Mohel Serving Hospitals and Homeil LI 2-4444 Other cities in which the surveys cited by Dr. Sanua were made were Providence, R.I., Camden, Northern Delaware, Milwaukee, Detroit and Los Angeles. In another report on six cities where the question was posed as to what makes "a good Jew," a table showed that the most import- ant factors listed by the partici- pants were leading "an ethical and moral life," belief in God, and ac- ceptance of being a Jew "and not try to hide it." Other factors listed were gaining respect of Christian neighbors, knowing the fundament- als of Judaism, belonging to a syn- agogue, supporting all humanitar- ian causes, working for equality for minority groups, attending High Holy Day services, marrying with- in the Jewish faith, contributing to Jewish philanthropies and support- ing Israel. Least important to Jews was attending weekly services and observing dietary laws. Dr. Sanua added that the Jews participating in that study were all members of Jewish organizations. He also re- ported that at the present time no studies were being made on un- affiliated Jews and on how to reach them. Dr. Sanua urged. Jewish agencies to invest in surveys to pinpoint the problem. LI 1-9769 REV. HERSHL ROTH Mohel Pennsy BMW Sets Up Limited Sanctuary for Draft Resisters PHILADELPHIA (JTA) — Ar- rangements for a limited sanctuary for draft resisters and deserters from the armed forces, acting for reasons of conscience, became ef- fective Feb. 5 at the Hillel Foun- dation house at the University of Pennsylvania. The development was reported to be the first of its kind in any Hillel Foundation in the United States. Rabbi Samuel Berkowitz, Hillel director, told the Jewish Tele- graphic Agency that the proposal stemmed from several months of discussion among members of the Hillel student executive council, which approved the idea after con- ducting a referendum among the 3,500 Jewish students at the uni- versity. He said the idea received overwhelming approval among the 511 students who voted in the referendum. In announcing the plan, the students used the Hebrew word "Miklat," with the description "non-violent draft sanctuary," to describe the nature of the re- fuge. The statement of the stu- dent executive council empha- sized that there would be no resistance, "violent or non-vio- lent" to "the entry and function of law enforcement officials attempting to discharge their of- ficial duties, on the part of the draft resister, his supporters, or any official of the Hillel Foun- dation." Rabbi Berkowitz said that the student executive, in setting up the "Miklat," hoped to give a con- cerned draft resister or soldier absent without leave "an oppor- tunity to publicly demonstrate his moral opposition to the draft or to the war in Vietnam." The statement added that the "Miklat" would "in no way give a draft resister immunity from the law or arrest. After the resist- er is formally received into the `Miklat,' a registered letter will be sent to federal authorities in- forming them that a draft resister is in the Hillel `Miklat.' Members of the university community will be able to sit and talk with the resister until he is arrested." THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, February 13, 1970 35 - Novosti Announces New Yiddish Book In an article written for the USSR Novosti Press Agency and released to The Jewish News by the USSR embassy in Washington, Semyon Rabinovich tells about a new book by Joseph Rabin, pub- lished in Yiddish by Sovetsky Pisa- del Publishing House of Moscow. Novosti writer Rabinavich states about this 500-page book: "This is a large canvas that re- flects the historical events of the beginning of the present century— the period of reaction that followed the defeat of the first Russian rev- olution, the massacre of the work- ers at the Lena Goldfields, the new upswing of the workers' movement, World War I and the Revolution of 1917. "It took the writer 15 years to write the novel. The fates of the personages interlace with the fate of the people, of the country and the Revolution. "Joseph Rabin describes with great mastery Jewish home life, age-old customs and traditions, and the relationship between different social groups. At the same time the writer points out that real hap- piness, real freedom and better life conditions can be obtained only as a result of the joint struggle with other nationalities, in the in- ternational rallying of all working people irrespective of their nation- ality or race. Joseph Rabin will be 70 at the beginning of next year. He was born in the city of Grodno on the Neman. He spent his young years in Lithuania where he took part in the revolutionary movement and carried out dangerous assignments of the Communist underground. Feb. 1—To Mr. and Mrs. David M. Craine (Maureen Pope), 29251 Fairfax, Southfield, a daughter, Michelle Ilene. • • • Jan. 31—To Mr. and Mrs. Shel- don LepTer (Reva Taylor), 23621 Plumbrooke, Southfield, a son, Marc Steven. * • Jan. 30—To Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gersh (Sandra M. Lenhoff), 21920 Avon, Oak Park, a son, Andrew Nobody can be so amusingly ar- Richard. * a rogant as a young man who has Jan. 29—To Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. just discovered an old idea and Stark (Sue Wolfgang), 21650 Strat- thinks it is his own. — Sydney Harris. ford, Oak Park, a son Ariel Chaim. • Jan. 28—To Dr. and Mrs. Law- rence Ruzumna of Boston (Sharon Bez of Detroit), a son, Jeremy. • • • Jan. 27—To Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Tobocman (Paula Williams), 29252 Summerwood, Farmington, a son, Steven Hershel. * a a Israel Tour For Teenagers Jan. 26—To Mr. and Mrs. Wil- • FULL AND EXCITING liam Winer (Kathlyn Meyers), of WEEKS Kalamazoo, a son, David Norman. • FOR JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL * * * STUDENTS Jan. 24—To Mr. and Mrs. Har- • AGES 15 to 18 ROUND TRIP • Shapiro (Barbara Ann M. vey BY JET Glick), 27115 Aberdeen, Southfield, a daughter, Allison Lynne. IN ISRAEL, ITT • * • PARTICIPANTS ENJOY: Jan. 22—To Mr. and Mrs. Ber- •Visits to Biblical landmarks and holy places. nard M. 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All Breeds Small Classes 12 DAY chure and further information write or call Mrs. E. Stone. HADASSAH FIONIST nUT14 DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING ee Presents ka t '925 FOR TEENAGERS I love to discuss problems with young people because their prob- lems are so simple and can be solved with a few dollars. —William Feather. PLANNING A VACATION! liE Dec. 30—To Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blacher, 28775 Tavistock Trail, Southfield, twin son and daughter, Robert Evan and Julie Ilene. • • • To Mr. and Mrs. Dave Diskin (Denise Weston), 23050 Seneca, Oak Park, a son, Douglas Charles. Later, after moving to Moscow, Joseph Rabin worked and at the same time studied and tried his hand in literature. "During the 45 years of his work as a writer Joseph Rabin has written dozens of novels, stories, short stories and essays that have won the high appraisal both of the critics and the wide reading public. "In his foreword to Rabin's book "Shalom Aleichem's Street," the critic Girsh Bemenik says that un- like those writers who withdraw into the narrow circle of a certain theme, Rabin is constantly extend- ing his artistic scope and creating a vivid gallery of characters. "The novel "By the Neman" is typical of these features, too. The same as Rabin's other works, it is permeated with true popular hu- mor in the spirit of the immortal Shalom Aleichem." 4526 t•4 ir/ "/X' wOODWARD ROYAL OAK JO 6-1490 • LI 9 6733