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Friday, August 22, 1975
THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Bible Refers to Wool and Flax as `Shortness'
By RABBI SAMUEL FOX
19:19, Deut. 22:11), the Bible
(Copyright, JTA, Inc.)
The combination of wool and prohibited this mixture from
being worn as clothing. A mix-
flax (i.e., linen) is referred to in
ture of these fibers is prohi-
the Bible as "shatness" (Lev.
bited as wearing apparel.
There are a number of opin-
ions as to the actual meaning of
the term "shatness" and its de-
rivation. The French commen-
lessons for beginners
tator, Rashi, claims that the
Strategy lessons for
term means "mixture." Some
say that it means "a connec-
intermediate players
tion" (i.e., connecting the fi-
AFTERNOON or
bers).
EVENING CLASSES
The Mishna (K'laim 9:5) as-
serts that the term is a combi-
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nation of three words, shua
(combing), tovu (spinning) and
Discount on
noz (twisting or weaving). Thus,
any one of these three methods
Backgammon
of combining the fibers of wool
Sets
and flax would make the gar-
ment prohibited as wearing
apparel, i.e., combing, spinning
• or twisting (or weaving).
BACKGAMMON
626-4643
TEMPLE ISRAEL
Zumwalt to Speak
at ZOA Convention
(A Congregation of Liberal Judaism)
ANNOUNCES
• The extension of its Mid-Week Hebrew School
classes to the Hillel Day School on Middlebelt Rd.
in Farmington Hills
• Classes also continue at the Lederle School, 9 Mile
Rd., in Southfield
• Sunday Religious School classes at Lederle School
and the Temple
We invite parents to inquire about our fine edu-
cational program for children and youth of all
ages from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
An exciting program taught by enthusiastic, pro-
fessional teachers and administered by our Edu-
cational Director, Cantor Arthur Asher.
WE REMIND YOU ALSO
THAT THE
HIGH HOLY DAYS
COME EARLY THIS YEAR
• Rosh Hashanah Is Sept. 6
• Yom Kippur Is Sept. 15
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HELP US USHER IN
THE NEW YEAR SEASON
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SELICHOT SERVICES
Saturday Night, August 30
Beginning at 10:30 P.M.
With a Reception and
Social Reunion
Service Follows at 11:00 P.M.
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THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED
Rabbis
Dr. M. Robert Syme
Rabbi Harold S. Loss
Dr. Leon Fram
Cantor
Harold Orbach
For Information on Membership in
Temple Israel, Call
Frank L. Simons, Administrator
TEMPLE ISRAEL
'400 Manderson Road, at Merton
863-7769
Mystics claim that the word
is a combination of two words
— "Satan" (the devil) and
"az" (strong or harmful) in-
dicative of the supposition
that the combination of these
two fibers would create a
harmful angelic being.
Others say that two words
make up this expression
(Shaota and Nuz) which to-
gether mean that the Almighty
turns away His protection from
one who wears a garment in
which these two fibers are com-
bined.
A modern lexicographer has
suggested that the word is
made up of two words — one
meaning "wool" (coming from a
sheep) and the other meaning
"something that sprouts" (i.e.,
that comes from the ground).
Nahmanides explains that
the Almighty, through the pat-
tern of nature, has destined cer-
tain properties to be kept apart
and distinct.
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CHICAGO — Admiral
Elmo R. Zumwalt., Jr., U.S.
chief of naval operations
from 1970 to 1974, will be
among the principal speak-
ers at the 78th Zionist Or-
ganization of America na-
tional convention here in
October.
He will analyze America's
present defense posture in
the Mediterranean and the
Middle East and its impact
on U.S.-Israel relations.
He will analyze America's
present defense posture in
the Mediterranean and the
Middle East and its impact
on U.S.-Israel relations.
Chicago Mayor Richard J.
Daley will be chairman of
the honorary convention
committee which is now
being formed. It will consist
of prominent Chicago per-
sonalities and Jewish com-
munity leaders.
Thus a distinction was drawn
between living animals and
growing plants. Combining
these things destroys the inten-
tion of God in nature.
Some claim that heathen peo-
ples in early times used such a
combination to worship idols.
Some have attempted to show
that the combination of these
fibers can result in harmful.
chemical reactions that can
cause irritation and allergic res-
ponses in humans.
Still others have insisted
that it is one of the discipli-
nary measures of the Bible
which cannot be logically ex-
plained, except on the basis
that it is the will of God to
keep these fibers apart.
An interesting observation is
made by some commentators
who claim that the clash be-
tween fibers from animals and
vegetative sources is reminis-
cent of the clash between Cain,
the farmer, and Abel, the shep-
herd, which resulted in murder.
Keeping these fibers apart
signifies the respect and dignity
and individuality of each of na-
ture's assets, which must not be
lost through assimilation and
confusion caused by man.
Promises
Good people, though
promising little before, do
all that they promise and
even much more: But bad
men the words of their
promise recall,— though
promising much they do
nothing at all.
—The Talmud
Congregation Beth Achim
is pleased to announce
that it will conduct auxiliary
High Holiday Services
in its Social Hall and in the La Med Auditorium
of the United Hebrew School's Rohlik Bldg.
tickets are available at
21100 W. 12 Mile Rd.
for further information or inquiries concerning
membership and seating call the synagogue office
352-8670
CONGREGATION B'NAI MOSHE ...
is eager to serve the needs of Jewish families
in our community. We extend a warm
"Shalom" to unaffiliated families to visit our
synagogue and worship with us.
If they come once, they will come often.
Inquiries about membership are most wel-
come. Please call our office, 548-9000.
Benjamin Kahn,
President
Dr. Morris Rubin,
Membership Chairman
Please note:
Yizkor services for the unaffiliated on Yom
Kippur will be held at 1:30 P.M. in our
Chapel. Please note time change.
Hebrew U. to Cite
Hubert Humphrey
NEW YORK — Sen. Hu-
bert H. Humphrey will be
honored at the golden jubi-
lee Scopus Award dinner of
the American Friends of the
Hebrew University in New
York on Sept. 17.
The Scopus dinner will be
the highlight of the interna-
tional celebrations marking
the 50th anniversary of the
Hebrew University of Jeru-
salem.
In addition to Senator
Humphrey the American
Friends will also honor 1975
Scopus Award laureates,
violinist Isaac Stern, and
United Jewish Appeal Gen-
eral Chairman Frank R.
Lautenberg.
The award to Sen. Hum-
phrey is in tribute to his
"years of dedication to the
universal principles of qual-
ity education for all, and his
unqualified support for edu-
cational and cultural insti-
tutions in Israel."
Hate is Murder
The man that hates his
neighbor may be said to be
of those that human blood
have shed.
—The Talmud
TEMPLE KOL AMI
has a new home
at
5085 Walnut Lake Road
(Just West of Farmington Road)
We are a small Reform Jewish Congregation
committed to freedom of both pew and pulpits.
WE'D LOVE TO HAVE YOU JOIN US
for a
Membership Party
Sunday, August 24th at 8 p.m.
681-3988
851-5350