THE JEWISH NEWS Incorporating The Detroit Jewish Chronicle commencing with issue of Julu 20, 1951 Member American Association of English-Jewish Newspapers, Michigan Press Association, National Editorial Association. Published every Friday by The Jewish News Publishing Co., 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075. Second-Class Postage Paid at Southfield, Michigan and Additional Mailing Offices. Subscription $10 a year. PHILIP SLOMOVITZ Editor and Publisher CARMI M. SLOMOVITZ DREW LIEBERWITZ Business Manager Advertising Manager Sabbath Hol-HaMoed Sukkot Scriptural Selections This Sabbath, the 19th day of Tishri, 5735, the following scriptulral selections will be read in our synagogues: Pentateuchal portions, Exod. 33:12-34:26, Num. 29:23-28. Prophetical portion, Ezekiel 38:18-39:16. Hol HaMoed Sukkot Torah reading, Sunday, Num. 29:26-24, Hoshana Rabbah reading, Monday, Num. 29:26-24. Scriptural Selections for Concluding Days of Sukkot Pentateuchal portions: Tuesday, Shemini Atzeret, Deut. 14:22-16:17, Num. 29:35- 30:1; Wednesday, Simhat Torah, Deut. 33:1-34:12, Gen. 1:1-2:3, Num. 29:35-30. Prophetical Portions: Tuesday, I Kings 8:54-56; Wednesday, Joshua 1:1-18. Candle Lighting, Friday, October 4, 6:51 p.m. VOL. LXVI. No. 4 Page Four October 4, 1974 High Level Research at Sinai Hospital Sinai Hospital's extensive research pro- grams add immensely to the pride the Greater -Detroit Jewish community acquires in the agencies affiliated with the Jewish Welfare Federation. While the hospital arose as a medical need for the community and, in the years when there were prejudices against medical men in providing facilities for practicing physi-' cians and interns, the new interests have earned for the Jewish-sponsored hospital un- usual prestige. Of most immediate significance is the serious effort to find means of relieving problems of glaucoma sufferers. The Ruby laser developed by Dr. Hugh Beckman, and the ophthalmological research activities Dr,. Beckman conducts at Sinai together with the head of that department, Dr. Saul Sugar, the initial achievements already recorded at Sinai ophthalmologically — these are meritorious tasks of immense credit to the physicians in- volved and the hospital that provides facilities for such research. Notably, 'the achievements of Dr. Piero P. Foa, the research director at Sinai, merit more than local interest. As winner of the Hektoen Gold Medal, the most prestigious medical award given him at the American Medical Association's most recent convention in Chicago, was an indication of the outstand- ing labors he performed at his department's original work in hormone •glucagon diabetes studies. It is not surprising, therefore, that Dr. Foa's labors merited federal recognition and government aid to his experimental activities in the form of a $512,669 grant from the National Institute of Health in addition to other federal assistance and from the Jewish Welfare Federation and Sinai Women's Guild. The ideas expressed by Dr. Foa, and the labors of the researchers at Sinai, indicate an idealism that must react beneficially to the people serviced and eventually to all who must be aided medically. It is this type of program that elevates the status of the community's Sinai ,Hospital. Calendars as Preventatives of Obstacles The month that was filled with holy days and holidays on the Jewish calendar again introduced the perennial problem affecting absenteeism by Jewish students from public schools and universities. Affected also are employes in both private enterprises and government offices. Universities throughout the country have proven a readiness to cooperate with observ- ing students who have missed classes or were absent from scheduled exams. Michigan State University and Wayne State University treated issues that arose during Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur with the greatest respect. There were, however, exceptions to the rule, especially in some high schools where teachers showed either a lack of understand- ing or of cooperation, or both, and embarrass- ments have been created. The blame in instances of obstruction lies with communal agencies who owe a responsi- bility to provide Jewish calendars to schools, universities, government and private agen- cies, so that 'difficulties may be avoided for observing students and 'workers. Splintering on Intermarriage Formation of a splinter group of Reform added obstacles to the difficult tasks to assure rabbis places new emphasis on one of the identification of young Jews with their co- most serious problems affeding world Jewry religionists and their communities. Breaking — that of the reported spread of mixed of the many other practices, such as kashrut, marriages. the 'Sabbath, regular synagogue attendance The new group, organized under the lead- and others become minor compared with the ership of a professor at the Reform theologi- family aspect involved in mixed marriages cal school, makes no secret of the major fac- which almost certainly point to mean that tor that has divided the 'Reform rabbis ideo- children of such marriages will be lost to the logically. It is primarily on whether the recent Jewish community. decision of the Central Conference of Ameri- 'Conservative and Orthodox rabbis do not can Rabbis virtually forbidding its members condone mixed marriages under any circum- to officiate at mixed marriages should be ac- stances, and one 'Conservative rabbi who de- cepted or could be expected to be respected fected from such obligations has already been by all of them. Apparently the splinter group, expelled from the ranks of his rabbinical as- which predicts that it will enroll more than sembly. The Reform rabbinical attitude re- 200 of the 1,000 membership of the CCAR, mains the most serious on this question. anticipates a good response to its campaign It cannot be said, under any circum- for extreme concessions to negations that are stances, that mixed marriages are more pre- threatening established Jewish traditions. The valent in Reform than in other religious 20 members of the splinter group' already Jewish ranks. It is in the rabbinate that the have support in many cities. Only one Reform issue is most vital. This gives prominence to rabbi in the Greater Detroit area is known the splintering of the Reform rabbinic ranks, to be rejecting any form of mixed or inter- and only a positive attitude among laymen,' marriage and will not officiate at such a cere- who can exert their influence, might avert mony unless the non-Jewish partner in the massive defection from a most demanding marriage converts. principle of assuring Jewish family unity un- The newly developing situation introduces divided religiously in Jewish ranks. , . ti Defensive Literature Propaganda Against Israel Counteracted in Liebman Book Basic facts and figures about Jews and Arabs, the armaments for the embattled state of Israel as compared with the overwhelming military supplies from Russia for the Arab states, the issue relating to the Palestinians, the refugee and other problems—the vital truths necessary in the struggle for Israel's defense are provided in an in- formative 150-page brochure, "The Middle East—A Return to Facts," by Prof. Seymour Liebman. Prejudiced views on Israel's status require hard facts to counteract the damages that are done to the cause of justice in the Middle East. Therefore, the realities regarding Jerusalem, the whence Jews never departed; the !historic role of the Holy Land as the homeland that has never been abandoned and a score of other matters are importantly presented in this volume by Prof. Liebman. This extensive study, published by the American Zionist Federation, also takes into account the role of the United Nations Security Council. It exposes "extraordinarily virulent anti-Israel and extremely pro-Arab" attitudes pursued through the years. Russia's changed attitude, from the original supporters of Jewish statehood tp one of collaboration in the Arab scheme aimed at Israel's destruction receives due consideration in this important study. The extent of Arab terrorism, the pressures from oil interests and the religious fanaticismg are exposed in the process of providing an understanding of the issues that affect the Middle East struggles. Israel's difficulties with the African nations, for which many in- dustrial assistance projects have been sponsored by Israel, are ex- plained to indicate the unfortunate developments that stem from pressures by Moslems upon nations that are predominantly Islamic. For an understanding of the Arab threats, -there are glossaries of Arab terms and other data to keep the reader informed on the status of Arab anti-Israelism. Exceptionally usable data is provided in the series of appendices that contain historic background on the Middle East situation. For protective and Israeli defensive purposes by Zionists and others who wish to counteract anti-Israel propaganda, the Liebman volume serves a most valuable purpose. Scriptural Readings Defined 'The Essential Torah' Rabbi Norbert Weinberg of Fall River, Mass., provides guides for Torah and prophetic teachings in "The Essential Torah" (Block" All of the weekly Torah portions read on the Sabbaths, and selections from the Prophets are defined and the major commen- taries are utilized in the thorough explanatory text. For the synagogue attendant and the students of Torah and Prophets the author has thus made available a most comprehensive text that assures thoroughness in knowledge about scriptural lore. The explanatory sections about the commentators who are exten- sively quoted add impressively to the texts. While this work is of inestimable value to those who seek under- standing of the scriptural readings at Sabbath services, this volume lends itself for use in schools as a textbook with inspiring messages for all learners, the young and their elders. There is a faithfulness in achieving completeness in treating each of the chapters under consideration. Furthermore, the- manner in which the author treats the biblical personalities enhances the results of this resume of the weekly Bible readings and their Haftaras.