54 — Friday, February 7, 1975 55-A—MISCELLANEOUS WANTED WANTED 1968 Southfield High School yearbook in mint condi- tion. Will pay. 533-5833, 968-1197. THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Katzir's Hebron Trip Ruled Legal JERUSALEM ( ZINS )—The legal adviser to the govern- 57-A—WANTED TO BUY — ment, Meir Shamgar, has ruled that President Ephraim HOUSEHOLD GOODS Katzir's visit to Hebron to AND FURNISHINGS participate in a convention of LOOM, floor style, 4 harness. the Herut party did not re- 565-2140. quire government approval. It was argued by those who 57—FOR SALE - HOUSEHOLD opposed President Katzir's GOODS & FURNISHINGS participation in the conven- THOMASVILLE bedroom set, 6 tion that Katzir's visit there pieces. 851-5043. was a trip "abroad," since. Hebron is officially not in- cluded within Israel's boun- 60—CARS FOR SALE daries. CUSTOMIZED '71 vette, in mint According to Israeli law condition. 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But after bringing his son home to visit, Levitt ar- gued unsuccessfully before the Suffolk County Supreme Court 'that Danny should stay with him since terrorists had made Israel unsafe. Writer Says Arabs Won't 'Seek War PARIS (ZINS) — Ben Ah- med, editor-in-chief of Jeune Afrique, wrote that, in his opinion, there will be no war between Israel and the Arab states. Ahmed wrote that he has not met a single responsible official in Egypt, Syria or Is- rael who is "prepared to take the responsibility for involv- ing his country, and perhaps the entire world, in the catas- trophe that would follow from a military confrontation be- tween America and the So- viet Union, which is a real possibility in case of renewed fighting in the Middle East." Rabbinical Group Plans 75th Parley NEW YORK —"The Rab- binical Assembly at 75 — Retrospect and Prospect" will be the theme of the 75th anniversary convention of the Rabbinica 1 Assembly April 20-24 at the Grossinger Hotel. Discussions during the con- vention will include the role of the rabbi, responsibility of Jackson Medal Cast the synagogue in Jewish edu- cation, changes in Conserva- NEW YORK — Sen. Henry tive Judaism and trends in M. "Scoop' Jackson (D- Wash.) has been named man Jewish education. of the year by the Judaic Heritage Sobiety and gold U.S., Israel Sign and silver award medals have b e e n struck in his honor. Economic Aid Pact WASHINGTON OTA) — Robert Weber, the society's president, stated that "the Israel and the United States 1974 award honors Sen. Jack- signed an agreement which son for his determined fight formalized the grant of $150 to secure freedom for Soviet million in economic support- The medals are available ing assistance to Israel un- from the Judaic Heritage So- der the U.S. asistance pro- ciety, 866 United Nations gram. Israel and Egypt both were Plaza, New York, NY 10017. allocated $150 million in the Jews." continuing resolution on for- eign assistance voted by the NY, NJ Hospitals last Congress and signed into law by President Ford. Charged With Bias NEW YORK (JTA)—Three hospitals in New York City and one in New Jersey have been charged with discrimin- ation against Sabbath observ- ers, according to Sidney Kwe- stel, president of the National Jewish Commission on Law and Public Affairs, which is representing all four com- plainants. The New York hospitals are the Kings County Memorial and St. Vincent on Staten Island. The name of the New Jersey hospital was withheld because court settlements are under way. Medical School Boycotts UNESCO NEW YORK (JTA) — In the first such action by a ma- jor medical school, the Al- bert Einstein College of Med- icine, a component institu- tion of Yeshiva University, has called on' its faculty to "discontinue all participa- tion" in UNESCO. The move was unamimous- ly approved by Einstein's Faculty-Senate. Words should be weighed and not counted. Wine's Place in Jewish Ritual Eli Black, Conglomerate Chief Wine is important in the Jewish ritual. According to the Bible, Noah was the first to plant a vineyard. This statement seems to reflect an ancient attitude that grape culture and the making of wine were essential to civilization. There were several types of wine, says Encyclopedia Judaica, some of which are mentioned in the Bible. Wine was considered the choicest of drinks, and arche- ological excavations have brought to light a great num- ber of presses for treading of the grapes. Wine was con- sidered an intoxicant with a stimulating effect upon hu- man disposition. The rabbis considered that wine taken in moderation induces appetite, sustains, makes glad and is beneficial to health. According to some opinion the "tree of knowl- edge" of which Adam ate was a vine. The rabbis are known to have indulged, maintaining that wine helps to open the heart to reason- ing, the Encyclopedia Judai- ca says. Excessive consump- tion, however, was frowned upon and overindulgence was thought to be injurious to health. Sleep or a long walk was prescribed for those who became heavy with drink .. . remedies that are still used. The ceremonies of kidush and Havdala on Sabbaths and festivals should be per- formed with wine. Four cups of wine must be drunk at the Passover seder, two cups at weddings, and one at circum- cisions. Indeed, the goblet of wine and the benediction re- cited over it symbolize the festivity of the occasion. In accordance with the biblical injunction to "give strong wine to him that is ready to perish, and wine unto the bitter in soul" (Prov. 31:6)., a "cup of consolation" is of- fered to the bereaved after the funeral at the "meal of comforting." NEW YORK—Eli M. Black, chairman of the billion-dollar United Brands Co., which has interests in bananas and meat-packing among other enterprises, died Monday fol- lowing a 44-story plunge from the Pan Am Building. New York police Tuesday ruled Mr. Black's death a suicide. Associates said the 53-year- old executive had recently been under strain due to business pressures created by loses in United Fruit Di- vision due to last year's Hur- ricane Fifi •and by increased export taxes on bananas im- posed by Central American republics. Losses in its John Morrell and Co. meat-pack- Mg division as a result of increased costs of feeding cattle also were cited as causes of great concern to Mr. Black. However, Edward Gels- thorpe, newly elected vice president, said that under Mr. Black's leadership these crises were being overcome. Mr. Black was a trustee of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the Ameri- derstancling of American can Jewish Committee, Fed- Jewry. Topics will include "The Intellectual Climate of Amer- Florence Bergman, ican Society and Its Jewish Component," "The JeW and Headed ORT Shop His Environment," "Jewish Florence C. Bergman, Learning in America" and 'chairman for the past six "The Communal Structure of years of the Women's Ameri- American Jewish Society." can ORT Resale Shop, died The conference is part of •a Feb. 3 at age 65. series of academic events at A native Detroiter, Mrs. Hebrew College, underwrit- Bergman was a member of ten by a grant from Dr. Da- Temple Beth El, Knob Woods vid Kosowsky and his family. Chapter, Women's American ORT "woman of the year;" past president of the women's 'auxiliary of the Phi Delta ters on Christian anti-Semi- Epsilon medical fraternity tism, the Church struggle and and a member of Hadassah the Jews, the meaning of the and Sinai Hospital Women's Holocaust, and the crisis of Guild. She resided at 20542 Oldham, Southfield. Christianity. She leaves her husband, Prof. Littell is co-founder Dr. Theodore I.; a son, Dr. and president of Christians Gary; and three grandchil- Concerned for 'Israel, and is dren. a corresponding member of the faculty of Hebrew Uni- Columnist Says versity. Scholars to Examine U.S. Jews BOSTON — Some of the world's' leading scholars of American Jewry will meet during a one-day symposium March 3 at Hebrew Univers- ity in Boston. The theme of the meeting will be "The Jew in American Society." The event is designed to bring together major figures in various disciplines to share the findings of their teachings and • research in areas vital to the proper un- ChurchAnti-SemitismCritiqued PHILADELPHIA — T h e Holocaust and the estab- lishment of the state of Israel are the major events in recent Christian history, according to Prof. Franklin H. Littell of Temple Univers- ity, in his new book, "The Crucifixion of the Jews," published by Harper and Row. Prof. Littell argues that the Holocaust puts the credibility question to Christianity as it has not been put in 2,000 years, and he discusses the failure of most churchmen and theologians to deal with either the "crucifixion" or "resurection" of the Jewish people in an understanding way. • In his last two chapters Prof. Littell proposes . how these events can be incorpor- ated into the liturgies of Christian churches. The volume includes chap- Israel Diamond Exports Increase TEL AVIV — A dynamic turn-around in production and exports were reported by leaders of the Israel dia- mond industry. They predict: ed significantly increased ex- ports in 1975, despite slump- ing world-wide economic con- ditions. The 1974 volume, expected to grow this year paced by demand for smaller stones, conforms with Israel's posi- tion as the major world pro- duction-export cent e r for polished gem diamonds. Rep- resenting at ,least half of Is- rael's industrial exports, dia- monds remain the country's principal dollar earner. Americans Unsure Israel Bank Picked of Life in Israel for Mint Collection NEW YORK ,(ZINS) — The NEW YORK — Israel Dis- count Bank Ltd. has been selected to represent the State of Israel in the first collection of international bank ingots to be minted by the 'Franklin Mint. Each of the 50 major banks included in the collection represents a different na- tion. A sterling silver ingot with the official emblem of the respective :bank on its face has been issued for each bank. Swiss Milk to JDC NEW YORK — The Swiss Government contributed 145,- 500 pounds of powdered milk to the Joint Distribution Committee during 1974. It marks the 15th year in a row that the Swiss government has contributed powdered milk to augment the feeding programs of JDC, he said. The 1974 consignment was used in feeding programs for school children in Iran. Some of it was shipped to Israel for use in JDC/Malben old age homes and in JDC-as- sisted institutions. The Swiss also paid the costs of pack- ing and shipping. condition of life in Israel is much misunderstood abroad, writes Terence Smith, cor- respondent for the New York Times in Jerusalem. Life in a state of siege, as life in Israel is often describ- ed, is far more quiet and routine than outsiders sus- pect. It is not that Israelis ignore or dismiss the ter- rorism that strikes their cities and border towns, but rather that they have come to accept and 'live with it, ac- cording 'to the reporter. Jerusalem Reports Outbreak of Flu JERUSALEM (JTA) — De- spite the health ministry's in- sistent denials, an epidemic of influenza seems to be sweeping the nation's capital. Government offices and private firms are all feeling the pinch as the highly com- municable disease rages through departments. Health officials deny the "epidem- ic," but local doctors are un- animous in believing there is a. major outbreak. Ask a sick man, feed a well man. eration of Jewish Philanthro- pies, Jewish Guild for the Blind, Jewish Museum and Babson College. He was 'a member of the board of the Saturday Review and the IDB Holding Corp. and a member of . the Business Committee for the Arts. Mr. Black also had been chairman of the publication committee of Comm - — lry magazine. A magna cum laude grad- uate of Yeshiva University, Mr. Black was a top-ranking student in his class in 1940-, and had also studied' at both New York University and the Col u m b i a University School of Business. He was a descendant of 10 genera- tions of rabbis and scholars. and was an ordained rabbi who some 30 years ago served a congregation in Woodmere, Long Island. Harry Goldman, 60 Newspaper Mailer , Harry Goldman, an em- ploye of the Detroit News circulation department for the past 15 years, died Feb. 3 at age 60. Born in Detroit, Mr. Gold- man operated a TV repair service, Harry's TV Service, from his home. He was a member of the Mailers Union and Pisgah Lodge of Bnai Brith. He leaves his wife, Lor- etta; a son, Lawrence of ) - Laurel, Md.; a daughter, Mrs. David (Cheryl) Rosen , of Dallas, Texas; ft r e e brothers, David Goldman, Albert Goldman and Hal Gordon; two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Danas and Mrs. Sid- ney (Sara) Kay; and one granddaughter. Edith Singer, 62, Active in Groups Edith Singer, an active member of local women's and communal organizations, died Feb. 3 at age 62. Born in Walthill, Neb., Mrs. - Singer lived 48 years in De- troit. She was a past presi- dent of Israel Chapter of Pioneer Women and a mem- ber of the American Jewish Congress and Sinai Hospital Women's Guild. She resided at 23237 Providence Dr., Southfield. She leaves her husband, Archie; two sons, Frederick and Michael; two sisters, Mrs. Ben (Minnie Tian) Sussman and Mrs. .ma Shapiro; and two graimchil- dren. Harry P. Berman, Ex-Ithaca Resident Harry P. Berman of Oke- mos, longtime president of the Gratiot Metals Co. in Ithaca, Michigan, died Feb." 1 at age 78. Mr. Berman was a 56-year resident of Ithaca. He was a member of Bnai Brith in East Lan s i n g and Cong.. Shaarey Zedek there, a life member of the Masonic Lodge F. & A. M. of Ithaca, as well as the Lions Club and the Elks Club of Alma. He is survived by his wife, Helen; two sons, Sherwood of Okemos and Sterling o Flint; a daughter, Mrs. Har- vey (Harriet) Goldstein of Lansing; a brother, Abraham of Lansing; and six grand- children. Interment Bay City.