♦ • • 211.-Riday, Saptombor 118, 1971(' Kabalism Defined In a translation from the Ger- man by Ralph Manheim, Schocken Books has issued as paperback the important work by Prof., Ger- shorn G. Scholem, "On the Kab- ala and Its Symbolism." Kabalistic literature, mysticism and the meaning of Torah in view- ing the mystics, the Golem and the myths surrounding it and the re- lated factors in Kabala are review- ed here by the man who may well be today the outstanding interpre- ter of the movement which is de- fined by the author: "The Kabala, literally 'tradition,' the tradition of things divine," as "the sum of Jewish mysticism." There is an explanation for religious authority in the Kabala movement and Prof. Scholem states: "In Rabbinical Judaism, from which Kabalistic mysticism developed, a number of different revelations were recognized as authentic and each in its own way authoritative, namely, the revelations of Moses, of the Pro- phets, of the Holy Spirit (which spoke In the authors of the Psalms and other parts of the 'No Fatherland!,_-7__ Neo-Nazism Clue in First Novel Hans He11}put Kirst, the novelist whose background gives him first knowledge about the last war—he served in the German army in France, Poland and Russia from 1933 to 1945—is able to write au- thoritatively on the matters involv- ing suspicion of an emergence of neo-Nazism. His new novel, "No Fatherland," translated from the German by J. Maxwell Brownjohn, published by Coward-McCann, is so filled with action that it becomes a most dra- matic description of the intrigues exposed by the author. The hero, Karl Wander, a jour- nalist, re engaged in a task of ex- ploring the Bonn army administra- tion. The plot becomes very involved, there is a suicide, a mur- der, suspicion of theft of valuable documents, a heritage. Wander -is shown to be an ex- treme idealist who does not realize that while he was searching for the truth he became a tool of the plot- ters. He lands in jail as the story closes and as it becomes evident that he was fooled while he was sincerely searching to expose the crimes and to prevent what could have been a neo-Nazi plot—as one researcher in the story—Jerome- whose analyses appear at the end of every chapter and whose find- ings define the entire mooted plot in this story—finally concludes in an evaluation that proves correct. "No Fatherland" does not spe- cifically point to neo-Nazism but it is detectable in the suggested struggle for power. The story is powerful and is an interesting ob- servation on life in Germany.—P.S. Seminarian to Ask Cmncil for Ghetto Assistance OP Chorus Seeking Voices for Its New Season WIE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Only 2 Kosher Butchers Reported in San Francisco The Oak Park Civic Chorus, SAN FRANCISCO (JTA) — San under the auspices of the city of Francisco had two kosher restau- Oak Park, is beginning its third Bible), of the receivers of the rants 15 years ago but has none 'Heavenly Voice' (bath kol, be- now, and its eight kosher butcher season. The city's sponsorship has lieved to have been audible in shops of 1935 have dwindled to two, made available the facilities of the the Talmudic era), and • finally according to Rabbi Meyer Frankel, Oak Park Auditorium for concerts 'the revelation of the Prophet supervisor for the board of kash- and rehearsals, which are held In Elijah.• . . . The principle re- rut in the greater Bay area. Oak Park High School every Mon- mained in force: each generation He also told the Jewish Bulletin day evening. can claim only a certain level of that the amount of meat and poul- Charles Weiner, director, has experience. But mystics could try being slaughtered for kosher still make a place for their ex- consumption had dropped consid- perience within the traditional erably in recent years. framework, provided they defin- He was asked whether young ed it in accordance with this pebple keep kosher homes after descending scale of values." they are married and replied that by Prof. Scholem Messianic beliefs, the Sabbatian and other movements are taken into consideration in the study of mysticism and the Torah aspects are studied and their relation to the mystic teachings noted. Myths and symbols similarly come under review and the idea of the Golem is given special con- sideration. The historian's as well as the psychologist's roles are in- troduced in this analysis and the author admonishes that the Golem has been interpreted as a symbol of the soul or of the Jewish peo- ple," with both theories giving rise to "meaningful reflections." The artificiality of the Golem, the danger of Golem-making, the myths and the fanaticisms related to it are incorporated in a most fas- cinating description of the entire subject. -Prof. Scholem's study also de- scribes of the ritual of the Kabal- ists, adding to the totality of the scholarly outline about an historic movements of mysticism in Juda- ism. recently there had been "an influx of young marrieds from Eastern cities" and "a few more kosher homes in San Francisco." A spokesman for a slaughtering firm said that in 1963, 100 cattle per week were koshered locally, but only 30 are now koshered weekly. been a member of the Detroit Con- cert Band and a teacher of music at Cass Technical High School. The musical selections vary from songs of other lands and Broadway show tunes to classical selections, spirituals and popular music. The chorus of 45 voices has room for additional singers. For information, call Marion Bates, 398-0915. Canadian 130 Physicists of 18 Lands Meet at Rehovot Parley REHOVOT—A number of recent discoveries in atomic and nuclear physics were presented at the six- day International Conference on Hyperfine Interactions Detected by Nuclear Radiation, which con- cluded last week The conference, in which 130 delegates from 18 countries par- ticipated, was the second to be held on the subject; the first took place three years ago in Califor- nia. Prof. Gvirol Goldring, the Weizmann Institute physicist who served as chairman of the organ- izing committee, stated that the meeting concentrated on research, now in a dynamic stage, on inter- actions between the nucleus and Between Kiddush the electrons in the atomic shell. and Havdala This research will lead, Prof. By MILTON STEINBERG Goldring believes, to a new era in In "Basic Judaism" the study of specific nuclear and Whatever the case with the Sab- atomic phenomena. bath in other religions, there is not the least suggestion of "blueness" about it in its original, Jewish in- carnation. On the contrary, it is very much a day of joy and light- ness of heart. In the synagogue it is marked by hymns and elabo- rated worship; in the home by the donning of one's best and gayest clothes, by the kindling of candles at its inception in the sunset hours, by the Kidush, and inaugural pray- er of benediction intoned over a wine cup, by festive meals and table songs, by relaxation, conver- sation, and informal study, and at its very conclusion by the gavda- lah, a picturesque ceremonal of division wherein the gladsome and sacred day is sent away with the savor of wine, the fragrance of sweet spices and the light of a candle. Beautiful in itself, the beauty of the Jewish Sabbath has been en- hanced by a rich embroidery of Rich& Rare Whisky Imported (-4C from Canada's Oldest Distiller Impressive bottle ... individually registered at the distillery. ImpresSive taste ... supremely mellow, richly rewarding. 01 WV THE FIFTH All Taxes Included BLENDED CANADIAN WHISKY. IMPORTED BY ASSOCIATED IMPORTERS, INC., BOTTLED IN U.S.A. BY G000ERHAM & WORTS, PEORIA, ILL EIGHTY PROOF iffentrzioip. leg ONCE A YEAR ERA' E WAREHOUSE 41 "."111.• folklore; its envisagment, for ex- ample, as a fairy and chaste bride descending on the rays of the set- ting sun to her faithful one; the legend of the two angels who ac- company each householder on its eve as he wends his way home- ward from the synagogue: the con- ception that for Its duration every devout Jew is possessed of an WASHINGTON (JTA)—A student additional soul—an extra measure, rabbi who spent the summer work- so to speak, of spirituality; and all ing in a ghetto plans to recom- the other poetic notions, quaint or mend to the Jewish Community majestic, romantic or edifying, Council here that it work with or- with which the myth-making capa- ganizations combating the ghetto'S city of a highly imaginative people drug problem and that programs have enveloped a deeply loved be organized of community serv- institution. ices to be performed in the ghetto A delight and medicament to the by Jewish youth groups. observant Jew, the Sabbath is also Steven Mellinger of New York, something more; it has ever been one of five students of the Hebrew a restorative of the vigor of Juda- Union College-Jewish Institute of ism and the Jewish group—so po- Religion who worked in the slums tent a restorative that there is of urban centers this summer in literal vitality to the epigram of the fourth year of the rabbinic Ahad HaAm, modern philosopher internship in urban affairs, inter- of Judaism: "More than Israel has viewed black and white merchants, kept the Sabbath, the Sabbath has ghetto residents and members of kept Israel." local merchants associations to establish how much they knew Yes about the ghetto community, how The tepid yes of a remarkable they felt about ghetto business and man is worth more than all the resident populations and what applause of the vulgar.—Baltasar could be done to improve ghetto Gracian. conditions. 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