THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Viksers Honored on 50th (Copyright 1975, JTA, Inc.) 100,000 Volunteer Would you like help with TABLE SETTING JERUSALEM (ZINS) — More than 100,000 Israeli have so far volunteered for home guard duty, a citizens ' militia, which was created for the purpose of combat- ting Arab terror. Thanks to this civilian force, many areas of the country have been protected from terror- ist acts and a number of ter- rorists have been captured. Each week about 2,000 vol- unteers register for service in this civil militia. for your DINNER PARTIES & other festivities? Call Mrs. Sussman 626-2767 18-80 B'nai Israel Dating Service for more information call 545-0116 HAL GORDON The day of Simhat Torah is actually the last day of the Sukkot festival. In Israel this particular day is not a festival because the holiday ends the day before. What- ever celebration takes place outside of Israel on the day of Simhat Torah, takes place in Israel the day be- fore that, i.e., "Shmini Atz- eret." In those communities where the Pentateuch is read in an annual cycle, this day is the day on which the last portion of the Penta- teuch is read, immediately followed by the reading of the first portion from the very beginning. This festival had an earlier name called "Yom Hasefer," which indi- cated that that was the day in which the Book of Penta- teuch was completed in the series of annual readings in the synagogue. The conclusion of the study or reading of any book called for a celebration. Simhat Torah falls in line with this practice. sistent that the Torah not remain a private possession of the scholar; but rather the inheritance of every Jew. Some say that the seven circuits represent the seven patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Aaron and David. This was meant to show that our traditions were repeated through the generations. Some indicate that the seven circuits are similar to the seven circuits Joshi made around the walls Jericho. They indicate th, the Jew wishes his Tor e can break down any barrio of prejudice and misunde standing. Torahs are carried in circles called hakafot on Simhat Torah. This was a means of bringing the To- rah as close as possible to every Jew — man, woman and child. The rabbis were very in- Couple Donates Sefer Torah A procession honoring the dedication of a Sefer Torah Musical Entertainment Big Bands or Small Combos 626-3346 for Young Israel of Green- field will take place 12:15 p.m. Oct. 5, leaving from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Landsman, 15539 Ar- bor Pl., Southfield, to the synagogue. The Landsmans are dedi- cating the Torah to the syn- agogue to perpetuate the Se- fer Torah once owned by To Capture that Mood, hire a Specialist sANdy FRIEdMAN phoroqRAphy 25900 Greenfield (in the Landmark Bldg.) cANdids • 398-7211 MOVIES • PORTRAITS Buy Smart Buy NOW 0, der. Your '76 Nov For Early Delivery "A PHONE CALL WILL SAVE YOU MONEY" 35300 GRAND RIVER FARMINGTON HILLS 478-0500 • 478-6677 Res. 968-5048 21 Rabbi Explains Significance of Simhat Torah By RABBI SAMUEL FOX A JNF certificate attesting to the planting of an ar- bor of trees in honor of the golden wedding anniversary of nnah and Charles Vikser of Oak Park, shown left, w4., presented by their son and daughter-in-law, Jerome and Judith Vikser, of Farmington Hills, and their chil- dren. The arbor will be planted in the Stollman Family Park and Recreation Area, in the JNF-American Bi- cenntenial project near Jerusalem. Charles Vikser, a kosher butcher for more than 50 years, is a past presi- dent of Shomrey Emu,nah and Bnai Jacob Synagogues. Mrs. Vikser is president of the Tuesday Social Group and active in Women's American ORT. Friday, September 26, 1975 THE LANDSMANS Mrs. Landsman's family which has since disap- peared. A siyum will take place at the synagogue where parti- cipants and congregants will be invited to purchase a letter in the new Torah. In case of raino the procession will be canceled, but cere- monies will be held in the synagogue. The procession will be accompanied by Sam Burnett Orchestra. The public is invited. Landsman is a former chairman of the Federation for Lithuanian Jews in De- troit, and the couple are ac- tive supporters of the Jew- ish National Fund, Haclassah, Bnai Brith, Pi- oneer Women, United He- brew Schools and other Jew- ish organizations. In 1931, while living in Newark, N.J., he helped or- ganize the Anti-Nazi League, together with Sam- uel Untermver and other groups. He also helped or- ganize the United Jewish Appeal and Ternarker Young Peoples Benevolent Association in Newark. 'This salt-and-pepper tweed suit adds just the right seasoning to a Fall ward- robe. It looks like the fine suitings woven from Cheviot sheeps-wool. But it's part polyester so it won't wrinkle easily. And it has the soft touch of wool. Feels great. Looks great.'