Knesset Backs Rabin Policy to Oust Sebastia Settlers From West Bank Site JERUSALEM (JTA) The Knesset, by a 55-46 vote sup- ported - the government's policy in removing the 150 persons who 'attempted to es- tablish a settlement in Sebas- tia near Nablus. During a long, heated de- bate Premier Yitzhak Rabin stressed that the Sebastia in- cident was not an argument over the Jewish right to the land of Israel, but rather over the foundations of the democratic system., "Our right to this land is indisputable," Rabin said in an opening s peech to a Knes- set session devoted to the affair, but "in the state of Israel the procedures of the rule of law shall be main- tained and no one shall be permitted to iolate them. I regard this event as a test DRAPKIN Photography Weddin g s - Bar Mitzvah Social Events 647-5731 Eves. and Weds. 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The settlers vowed to re- group and reinforce their numbers with other like- minded persons, as they broke up their encampment and left for their homes all around the country. (Before dispersing, the set- tlers told newsmen they in- tended to keep their move- ment alive and expand it to include other nationalistic groups and individuals.) Rabin disclosed that in the meetings he had with the settlers prior to their act, practical proposals were made for other locations where there was sparse pop- ulation and needed reinforce- ment. They were promised consideration of specific pro- posals. Rabin accused the settlers of being determined to im- pose their_ plan on the gov- IL 2N,Scriminalin9 by, Wad, KM and hii 358-3642 rj , cthe paper place • Invitations • Gifts • Favors • Stationery • Party Planning WEDDINGS • CONFIRMATIONS BAR MITZVAS SWEET 16 & SHOWERS 16300 North Park Drive LSouthfield, Mich. 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"The people knew that the government would use its authority, and never- theless they believed that they would create an accom- plished fact and the govern- ment of Israel would say amen." lle challenged the settlers and their supporters to in- fluence the government by the ballot box, by Knesset decisions, and by public opin- ion, but "not by deeds which undermine the foundations of our regime." Likud leader Menahem Be- gin praised the Samaria set- tlement in comparison with the "incitement" against it. Somebody is trying to turn things upside down, he said. Diplomacy and Nomenclature By DAVID SCHWARTZ (Copyright 1974, JTA, Inc.) A member of the House of Lords has an interesting idea for the solution of the Irish problem which besets Eng- land. He proposes a British "Kissinger" be sent to Nor- thern Ireland. He thinks a colleague, Lord Goodman, could fill the points out that Lord Goodman "is neither Catholic nor Protes- tant" and is a prestigious lawyer and negotiator. He is a Jew. Perhaps a new profession of "Kissingers" will arise. Some day one may look in his Webster to find out what a Kissinger is and will read: Kissinger: a Jewish envoy engaged by a nation to iron out problems beyond the capacity of Catholics or Protestants to serve as a traveling peace emissary with a bit of an accent. Considering the ominous look of the world today, with all the bombs and missiles, what profession is more needed? Ah peace! Even if we can only get a piece of peace, it would also be good! * * The idea of a peace envoy is not new among Jews. The Midrash tells us that Aaron, the brother of Moses, was un- ceasingly engaged in it. Whenever he saw two people quarreling, making peace be- banie his pursuit. "Be of the disciples of Aaron," said Hillel, "loving peace and bringing all men to the Torah." David was a Hasid. He be- lieved in joyful religion. He liked dancing and sing- ing and he always listened to the latest records. Well, any- way, it was David in the Psalms who said, "Sing unto the Lord a new song." * * Probably no single book has brought so much comfort — and courage — as David's "Psalms." Rabbi Shlomo Goren, the Chief Rabbi of the Ashken- azi Jews in Israel could prob- ably write a good book about that. We once met Rabbi Goren, when he wasn't chief rabbi. It was a good many years ago. He was a plain rabbi then, but he had a distinction. He was perhaps the only rab- bi who parachuted from an airplane. He was a chaplain of the army in Israel's War of In- dependence. We asked him if he was not afraid to jump from the airplane. "I just said "tilim" (the Psalms) as I jumped," he explained. Museum Gets New Director Settlements in Samaria and Judea are described as irre- sponsible, whereas Judea and Samaria without Jews is described as responsible, he declared. "I believe the ma- jority of the people of Israel are convinced that keeping Judea and Samaria without Jews is the record of national irresponsibility." Meanwhile, in Tel Aviv it was reported that a number of settlements are expected to be established within a short time in the Raffah sali- ent in the Gaza Strip area in accordance with a govern- ment decision. Defense Minister Shimon Peres, who visited the Sinai region, hinted that the gov- ernment has resolved to strengthen the Raffah region by adding settlements, a de- cision which will be imple- mented within the shortest time. . According to Gen. Reha- vam Zeevi (Ret.), in an article published in "Haa- retz" on the Sebastia settle- ment affair, the decision con- cerning the settlements in the Raffah area was adopted prior to the Sebastia incident. He expressed hope that the controversy over Sebastia will not harm plans for set- tling the Raffah region. THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 36—Friday, August 9, 1974 CUSTOM FURNITURE & CARPET CLEANING ON LOCATION Phone 549-7170 Odobc HALF oF HALF SALE NORTHLAND CENTER — OAKLAND MALL SUNDAY AT 12 NOON What's in a name? There is the story of the American Jew named Ferguson. How did he get the name? He ex- plained that when he arrived in the country, he was con- fused. When they asked him his name, he thought they were asking his wife's mea- Michael Botwinick, assist- surments and he answered, "Ich habe vergessen" so ant director for art at the they put his name down as Philadelphia Museum of Art, was approved Aug. 1 as di- Ferguson. rector of the Brooklyn Mu- Israeli names make more seum. Botwinick was an as- sense. For instance, 'Hemdat sistant then associate cura- is the name given by some tor of medieval art and of Israeli friends to their new- the Cloisters at the New born child. H emdat means York Metropolitan Museum "our desire." The name thus of Art from 1969 to 1971. Be- has meaning and it is not a fore going to the Philadel- copy of other names as most phia Museum in 1971, he was names are. It has individual- assistant curator in chief at ity. It is not like Herman or the Metropolitan Museum. Seymour. Not that Herman is a bad name, but we would like Herman better if his name was Hemdat. FINAL CLEAN-UP SPRING & SUMMER MERCHANDISE EXAMPLES: WAS $50 1/2 $25.00 SUNDAY $12.50 WAS $25 1/2 $12.50 SUNDAY' 6.25 WAS $10 1/2$ 5.00 SUNDAY " . STAR-SPANGLED SAVINGS PLAN Valery Panov, the Russian ballet dancer has finally made it out of Russia and is now in Israel and says he loves it there. Israel of old had a famous dancer. None other than King David. The Bible tells us that "David danced before the Lord." ONLY AT Ain L ap tor , S. salami* Bonds, Now Freedom Shares Northland Center Oakland Mall