Synagogue Membership Fees Debate Closed Debate over synagogue memberships and ability of the less affluent to have Bar Mitzva services in syna- gogues with which they are not affiliated brought com- ments additional to those published in the Letter Box last week. While the debate is now considered closed, two addi- tional views merit quotation. Rabbi Seymour Rosen- bloom, in a long letter, pre- - 'sents the attitude of Cong. Mat Shalom. He states that "no _ family need feel that either they or their son is a , BE HAIR FREE ELECTROLYSIS '7.50 1/2 hr. Mrs. S. Steiner 35 Years Experience Doctors. Referrals LI S-4700 second-class member of the Jewish faith. The option of belonging to a synagogue is open to everyone, and con- gregations will not let legiti- mate financial considerations prevent a family from af- filiating. "It is true, however, that many families do in fact choose second' class citizen- ship when it comes to the synagogues either because they are not interested enough to get the facts of synagogue membership re- quirements, or because they have decided that synagogue affiliation, while well within their financial abilities, is not worth the expenditure be- cause it is low on their scale of priorities." Robert N. Canvasser, hon- orary president of Temple Beth El, agreed that all synagogues reduce fees for those who cannot afford the full rate. He added: - "The synagogue is sup- ported only by dues from its members. The synagogue gets nothing from any other source. Therefore, is it • • • • Super Imposed Silhouettes Unique Poses Bar Mitzvahs proper that a member who has supported the synagogue for many years be asked to share that moment with others who have not felt it their responsibility to sup- port a synagogue, but, who wish to take advantage of the services of the syna- gogue? "Yes, we do build great big beautiful synagogues, but they are built as they should be as a house of worship, a house of study and a house of assembly. This can only be accomplished by the sup- port of every Jew, and every Jew realizing his responsi- bility." Rabbi Jonas Goldberg, for- mer assistant rabbi of Adat Shalom, now at Cong. Beth El in Norwalk, Conn., voiced agreement with his colleagues, and added, "There are a number of con- gregations who have no 'edi- fice complex' whose dues would be considered within' one's ability. Synagogue memberships are relatively high because someone has to pay for the expenses of run- ning such institutions. By the way," he said, "a Jewish male becomes Bar Mitzva automatically when he be- comes 13 years and one day old, with or without any ceremony." Letter Carriers throughout metropolitan Detroit will hold their 37th annual LETTER CARRIERS BENEVOLENT FUND PICNIC, June 29-30 at King Animaland Park, Rich- mond. Proceeds will go to the Letter Carriers' Benevo- lent Fund: Tickets are avail- able from any letter carrier. EXPAND WITH US MARIO OF OUR NEW LOCATION! Heads Aged Home THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Selig Elected as Educators VP Dr. Sidney Selig was elected vice president of the Educa- tors Assembly of America at the recent annual convention at Grossingers. The Educators Assembly is an organization of Jewish education professionals in congregation and day schools and bureau directors in the United States and Canada. AA& David M. Miro has been elected president of_ the Jew- Handicaped to Meet ish Home for Aged. The Circle of Handicaped Friends will meet 1:30 p.m. Monday at the 10 Mile Jew- ish Center.. Discussion will center on future trips and speakers. 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