Winning Campaign Division
to get Trophy on Stag Day

Talmudic Building Regulations for Synagogues Is Noted

By RABBI SAMUEL J. FOX windows.
Some contend that the 12 through the windows to bring
(Copyright 1974, JTA, Inc.)
Generally speaking, the re- windows represent the 12 inspiration to the worship-
Preparations have begun the 1973 and 1974 AJC-IEF.
There is a general state-
tribes of Israel. Perhaps the
for the Detroit Service Howard, current DSG presi- ment in talmudic literature quirement that the syna- idea is that one never loses pers. There is a law that
gogue
should
have
windows
prohibits the building of a
Group's 25th annual Stag dent, also served as associate which requires that the syna-
his identity in prayer. Being
Day to be -held Sept. 11 at chairman of the 1974 AJC- gogue be the tallest building is based on a passage in the identified with the tribe wall in front of the syna-
Franklin Hills Country Club, IEF. Warren was a pre-cam- in the community where all Bible (Daniel 6:11) where brings strength to the wor- gogue windows (Shulh•n
Daniel is described as pray-
Arukh Orakh Haim 150:4).
according to the event's paign chairman last year.
can look up to it as a source ing near windows which shippers.
chairman, Marvin H. Gold-
of
inspiration.
Committee members are
faced Jerusalem. The He- . Another opinion states that THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
man.
Charles F. Colman and Jos-
R•b, one of the earlier brew Code of Law (Shul- synagogues are required_ to Friday, August 16, 1974-37
'Goldman said invitations eph H. Pearlman, golf com- scholars of the Amoraim, han Arukh, Orakh Haim have windows so that t h e
went to all members of the mittee; Dr. Conrad L. Giles, stated that any city whose 90:4) requires 12 windows. heavens could be visible
DSG, the year-round organi- William M. Wetsman, Thom- buildings are higher than
1 International Music
zation for workers in the Al- as I. Klein, N. Brewster the synagogue might ul-
with
, lied Jewish Campaign-Israel Broder, Merle Harris, and timately face destruction Rabbi Creates Judaica Game
HENRY WAKNINE
Emergency Fund.
Benjamin H. Frank, hospi- (Shabat 11:A). He depend-
A New York rabbi, visiting
AND HIS ORCHESTRA
The game board consists
This year, members will tality committee; and Irving ed on a quotation from the in Detroit, has developed a
of
a
wheel
with
a
spinner
in
Seligman,
prize
committee.
Bible
(Ezra
9:9)
which
re-
celebrate Stag Day's silver
547-0586
3 35 55-4913
game for elementary school-
anniversary as the traditional
Goldman was chairman of quired the Jewish people "to age youngsters which teaches the middle. The face of the
game
board
is
filled
with
playday which provides the the industrial and automotive exalt the house" of the Al- them all about Jewish tradi-
AJC-IEF workers an oppor- division of the 1974 Allied mighty. There were times in tion, culture, history and seven boxes of six questions
Bar Mitvias, Weddings
each and one cut-out empty
tunif to relax with fellow Jewish Campaign-Israel Em- Jewish history when the laws, and can be used as a box.
and special occasions
Accompanying
the
game
Jews
were
restricted
from
wor.,,_,,, play golf, tennis, ergency Fund and has held
Hebrew
school
review.
board
is
a
clues
sheet
which
Garson
Zeltzer
enjoy a buffet lunch and at- various other positions of ,making their synagogue so
The game, "Judaica" was shows pictures of what the
'leadership within the division. high by the secular govern-
tend the awards dinner.
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Photography
student's answers should be.
The Stag Day dinner is the He also serves on the board ment. To overcome this some developed by Rabbi Aaron A wheel attached under-
559-7876
communities
added
a
pole
occasion for the awarding of of directors for the Jewish
Chait, a former educator, neath may be rotated to
or
stick
over
the
roof
so
that
Home
for
Aged.
the DSG loving cup. The cam-
show the answer in the empty
Attendance is by invitation at least this extension would principal and newspaper co- box.
,-, paign division with the high-
editor.
B'y
playing
the
game,
be
higher.
In
today's
commu-
est percentage of increases only. Reservations may be
KARATE
The game is in use in sev-
in pledges over the previous mailed or telephoned to the nities of skyscrapers and tow- children can learn about
SEMI
PRIVATE INST.
( year's division total receives DSG office, 163 Madison, ering buildings this is, of some facet of Jewish life, or eral Hebrew and Yiddish
$25 per month
course,
impractical.
schools
in
New
York
and
they
may
review
an
idea
al-
(WO
5-3939).
Reservations
the trophy, which is on per-
SMALL CLASSES, CALL NOW
Some synagogues follow ready learned in Hebrew Rabbi Chait said he would
manent display at the Fred must be made no later than
Before They Are Filled
like to see it catch on in
the tradition of having 12 school.
M. Butzel Memorial Building. Sept. 5.
557-0753
— 548-2687
other cities. However, he
Prizes and awards to win-
says
his
supplies
are
limited
F
- Ding golfers are also given
Placing Hallot on Table as First Rite for Sabbath due to difficulty in finding a
at the dinner.
MICHAEL KAPL1T
Assisting Goldman with By RABBI SAMUEL FOX designated for some activity ness. The bread on the table printer for the trilingual —
Hebrew, Yiddish and English
Stag Day preparations are
Photography
(Copyright 1974, JTA, Inc.)
which is permitted on the designates fullness and sub- — game.
Robert E. Schwartz, golf
Jewish tradition requires Sabbath. If the candles are stance, which it is hoped will
Weddings • Bar Mitzvas
committee chairman; Arthur that the hallot be placed on, lit first on the table, it means spill over into the week to
For a copy of the game,
642- 1 039
Howard, hospitality - commit- the table .before lighting the that the table has been des- spill.
write Rabbi Chait, 342 E.
tee chairman; and Philip T. Sabbath candles.
8th
St.,
Brookly,
N.Y.
11218.
ignated to support the can-
Furthermore, t h e pres- There is a nominal charge.
Warren, prize committee
The spirit of the Sabbath dles — and one may not han-
chairman.
requires that a Jew only dle candles on the Sabbath ence of the ballot on the Sab-
Schwartz was chairman of make use of those things on. because of the fire which is bath table makes Friday ap-
Creative Party Planning
JUGGLERS
the mercantile division for the Sabbath that have been prohibited on the Sabbath. pear to be like the Friday in
including
Experts sometimes prove
the wilderness when the por-
Candy
Centerpieces
Thus one would not be per- tion of Sabbath bread was their point by making the
mitted to use the table on the already at hand even before facts agree with their
Sabbath. If, however, the the day of the Sabbath came. theories.
Personalized Party
hallot are placed on the In a general sense, this re-
Favors
table before the candles are quirement indicates that the
Invitation; and Party
BY
POPULAR
DEMAND!
lit, then the table has been fulfillment of a religious ex-
Accessories .for all occasions
designated to hold food, and perience is not a simple
Now Booking .. .
food, of course, may be mechanical performance lim-
ED BURG
handled on the Sabbath — ited in time to the exact
and His Orchestra
thus making it permissable duration of the experience.
646-6138
851-6118
to use the table on the Sab- It is a holy experience which
bath.
transcends the boundaries of
Fri., Sat. & Mon.,Aug. 16, 17 and 19
Another reason given for time, in the sence that the
this requirement is the de- Sabbath spirit is felt in the
1,000 PAIR OF FINE
scription in the_ Bible regard- preparation for the Sabbath
The
ing manna on the Sabbath. even before the Sabbath
It is written that, the chil- actually arrives.
Sheldon Rott
dren of Israel shall prepare
Bare Traps, Famolare, Pappagallo, Bandolinos,
Orchestra
what they will use on the
Cabbies, Socialites, Nina, Caressa, S. R. O.,
Sabbath before the Sabbath.
and
Thus the Sabbath portion of The American Jew
Old Maine Trotters, Lady Dexter.
Vickie Carroll
manna was already prepared
The Jew played a part in
Reg.
on Friday. Likewise, are the the discovery of this country,
'15-'30
hallot placed on the table in its settlement and develop-
Values t 5
before kindling the lights to ment, and its economic and
indicate that we also have political progress. The Jew
to '25
4.
prepared our food before the in America played a not igno-
Sabbath and thus the Sab- ble part in its art, literature,
Creative,
bath finds the table already and science, in its social and
set before it commences.
educational movements, in
Distinctive,
The rabbis translate the peace and in war. He wishes
verse
in
the
Bible
which
to
be
permitted
to
carry
on
Nunn Bush, Verde, Dexter
Modern .. .
reads "The people of Israel unmolested. He asks for no
Reg. S25 - S35
shall 'keep' the Sabbath," to favors. He deserves no dis-
mean that they shall "wait" favors. He is eager to co-
SANdy FitiEdmAN phoTognap
and anticipate the Sabbath. operate with all his neigh-
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Placing the hallot on the bors.
398-7211
table before lighting the
He is not clannish, ex-
candles is symptomatic of cept when intolerance forces
CANdidS • MOVIES • PORTRAITS
the anticipation and the clannishness upon him. The
anxiety which the Jews ex- Jew in America should not be
perience in looking forward put on the defensive. He
to the Sabbath.
should not be forced to spend
There are some people who his energies in counterprop-
claim that the days of the aganda or in apologetics. It
MICHIGAN BANKARD, MASTER CHARGE, DINERS
week are blessed because is not good for him. It is not
ALL SALES FINAL
of the Sabbath, and they de- good for America. He should
pend on the Sabbath spirit not be forced to fight for
for their fulfillment. If the those rights which are his,
arrival of the Sabbath finds as well as those of every oth-
The Modern Sound of bistinction
the table empty (i.e., the er American citizen, by vir-
SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
hallot are not even on it) tue of the basic law of the
From Solo Piano to Large Orchestra
then for some small moment land, rights which are his
Friday 10-9, Saturday & Monday 10-6
the Sabbath finds and has an inalienably. — Abba Hillel
ORCHARD MALL, ORCHARD LAKE ROAD
MARTIN KOSINS
empty' table. Blessings in Silver, in "The World Crisis
5.46-7558
Just North of Maple (15 Mile) — 626-4514
Jewish tradition require full- and Jewish Survival."

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