• The Jewish News Incorporating the Detroit Jewish Chronicle commencing with the Lssue of July 20, 1951, Member American Jewish Press Association, Michigan Press Association, National Editorial Association Published every Friday by The Jewish News Publishing Co.. 17515 West Nine Mile Road. Suite 865, Southfield. Mich. 48075. 256-5400. Subscription $8 per year. Foreign $9. Entered as second class matter Aug. 6. 1942, at Post Office, Detroit, Mich., under act of Congress of March 8, 1879. PHILIP SLOMOVITZ Editor and Publisher CARMI M. SLOMOVITZ Business Ma CHARLOTTE DUBIN City Editor Scriptural Selections for Second Day of Rosh Hashana, Friday Scriptural Selections, Gen. 22:1 - 24, Num. 29:1 - 6. Prophetical portion, Jeremiah 31:2- 20. Sabbath Ha-azinu--Shabat Shuva- Scriptural Selections, Saturday. Pentateuchal portion, Deut. 32:1- 52; Prophetical portion, Hosea 14:- 2-10, Micah 7:18-20, Joel 2:15-27. Fast of Gedallah Scriptural Selec- tions, Sunday Pentateuchal portion, Erod. 32:11- 14, 34:1-10; Prophetical portion, Isaiah 55:6-56:8. VOL. LVHL No. 3 Page Four October 2, 1970 Peace on Agenda For New Year Peace is the everlasting hope for man. This Rosh Hashana it assumes the major role in mankind's aspirations and is Jewry's chief hope for itself and for the world. Millenia of struggles turned the centuries into human deg- radations and made life mis- erable for the Jewish people. The years of redemption dur- ing which the homelessness of our people had ended be- came periods of unending wars. Now, at last, there is a vision of peace. The swords have not yet been turned into plowshares, and the vision of Isaiah (2:4) may be a dream for a long time to come. Yet the brief words in Joshua (11:23), "And the land had rest from war," is assuming significance. We speak of peace in the Middle East, and we pray for an end to discord everywhere. We hope for the continuation of the rest period in theMid- dle East—that it should turn into the desired lasting peace —and we align it with the need for good will and amity on the home front, on the American scene, and wherever there is strife among neigh- bors, or wherever people. may be divided along racial or re- ligious lines. The year 5731 offers the possibilities for an end to warfare, for the best relations between nations, for a new era of just dealings devoid of rancor. There is much to be achieved in a world that needs mending. The health and wel- fare of peoples, the cures for mental illnesses, the elimina- tion of poverty, the removal of obstacles in the paths of men who aspire to the highest goals that are intended for mankind—these require seri- ous efforts. May these be the goals in 5731—for an end to wars and the elevation of human stand- ards to the highest ideals envisioned by the saints and sages in the ranks of all faiths, all races, all national ele- ments. Let peace become the slogan for a universe that rejects bloodshed. 'tort 6 5731: Its Realities, Challenges Hopes for Emergence of a Just Social System We are coming to grips with many realities as we enter a new era, with the year 5731. The issues are the same as they have been for a number of crucial years. There are the problems of war and peace, of internal contro- versies of the social revolution. But the problems have both multiplied and become inflated. The challenges are greater than they have ever been. The struggles between generations are more acute. But the basic facts regarding the out- bursts of either violence or destruction of property or the normal expressions of differing views are becoming more understandable. The issues are clearer and should be more confrontable. It has been said-that much if not most of the troubles - domestically stemmed from the military complexities. The revolt of youth was blamed on the Vietnamese situation. It is said that even the very young, who have not yet reached the teen-age status, - already become worried about their future and they begin to act up in protest against an uncertain future. This may be true, yet it does indicate a new trend. If youngsters begin to rebel at so early an age, many of them turning to narcotics, there is a more serious cause: it could easily be ascribable to both the home and the school. And both, the educators' and parental influences are under such serious challenge that we are faced with , attitudes that could well undermine the very existence of modern society. There are domestic issues to be solved, and they affect backyards often inflicts danger upon our living rooms. of such a drastic backlash, such reactionary views, both among young and their elders, that the democratic ideals are in jeopardy. The rebels against our society are viewed and depicted as radicals, but their extremism may lead to such conservatism, eventually developing into a reactionary spirit, that the medievalism and tyrannies we fought in two world wars can emerge the victors. It is because these dangers are understood that we can readily prepare for a more sound approach to the issues, that we can be more realistic in facing the issues, that we can battle against all odds with determination not to permit the best in our current system to be destroyed by bigots or those who are influenced by the anarchy of our time. There are domestic issues to be solved and they affect the Jewish communities. That which is happening in our back yards often inflicts danger upon our living rooms. That which emanates from the public schools is injected in the Hebrew schools. Every segment of American life must battle against the narcotics craze and must strive for such high ideals that youth will remain rational and will not go off on destructive tangents. Our concerns over the status of our Jewish communities must direct us toward better schools, firmness in the home, the closest relationships between neighbors. There must never be any denigration in facing the race problems if we are determined—as we should be— to render justice to all and assure freedom and just rights for all. There can be no deviations in tackling the Israel and Middle East problems and we must stand firm in defense of our kinsmen everywhere. The issues are clear and cannot be avoided. There will be greater demands in the year ahead for support for Israel, for defense of the oppressed, for elimination of the negative aspects of social relations. May 5731 be a good year in these regards. .... —