THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 44 November 28, 1975 `Israel to Face Critical Tests' A Bicentennial Feature A Look at Three Historic Years 1876 100 YEARS AGO The Independent Order of Bnai Brith unveiled Moses Jacob Ezekiel's monumental sculpture "Religious Lib- erty" in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, as their con- tribution to the centennial of the Declaration of Inde- pendence. New Hampshire was the last of the original 13 states to emancipate the Jews, 100 years after the Declaration of Independence. The Society. for Ethical Culture 'was founded by Dr. Felix Adler. Most of kits FLTER members were Jews. Adler also established the first free kindergarten in New York City. James Joseph Sylvester came to the United States to teach mathematics at Johns , Hopkins University. He was probably the greatest math- ematician of his generation. Birth of Sophie Irene Loeb, American Jewry's most distinguished social welfare advocate. The following congrega- tions were 'founded: Cong. Beth Israel, Austin, Texas; House of Israel 'Congrega- tion, Hot Springs, Arkan- sas; Cong. Beth Israel, Rochester, N.Y: The first Jewish services held in Min- neapolis, Minn. 1901 75 Years Ago OF HARVARD IOW The "Jewish Encyclope-' dia" began to appear. Designers of Fine Furs Complete- Fur Service Solomon Shechter was elected president of the fad- ulty of the Jewish Theologi- cal Seminary. 11 MILE & LAHSER Phone: 358 - . 0850 dick stein inc. from one to any number of musicians shelby lee johnny griffith dick stein jeep smith patty grant jerry fenby Invitations Stationery Paper Goods. Gifts Addressing Consultant Service 9:30-4:30 Mon.-Sat. NOW OPEN , IlD , . v . .,=. 9 ds. App L Rii 0 Ave. -.,-...m, II in Ili? GIFTS & HOUSEHOLD ACCESSORIES . 20% DISCOUNT (On cash purchases of $10.00 or more) Mon.— Sat. llam —4pm Eves. by Appointment TEL _AVIV .(ZINS) — Is- raeli Premier Yitzhak Rabin told a gathering of high- ranking government offi- cials that Israel will be fac- ing some critical tests by the middle of 1977. According to Rabin, the government has to use this time to reduce the extent of Israel's economic depend- ence on others in order to pave the way for a more in- dependent political stand. Death of Jacob P. Adler, famous Yiddish actor. Death of Kaufmann Koh- On that issue the Minister ler, president emeritus of of Commerce, Haim Bar- the Hebrew Union College Lev, has expressed serious and eminent theologian. He ' doubts as to the possibility convoked the Pittsburgh of Israel achieving economic Conference, 1885. independence in the near fu- Death of Oscar S: Straus, ture. diplomat, historian, and first Jew to sit in the cabi- net of a president of the United States. Death of Meyer London, Socialist member of Con- gress from New York City. First Socialist congressman to be seated. A founder of the Socialist Party of Amer- ica. The Synagogue Council of America was organized to act as an overall representa- tive body for all American Jewish religionists. Founding of the World Union for Progressive Juda- 1.' 3_2 E.• # ism to coordinate efforts of all liberal Jewish congrega- tions. As we light the first candle to- night And then on to number eight The glowing flames so bright Make us reflect and commemor- ate How bravely our people fought In many a war For the peace they sought And hoped would last forever more. And so tonight as we light Candle number one May the peace we pray for Be won. ' 1799 Coolidge • Berkley Just N. of 11 mile rd. next to Burger Chef 547-5557 A NEW YORK — Children throughout the metropoli- tan area will be learning some of the message and history of Hanuka in a spe- cial way once again this year, by dialing the tele- phone. — • Just as they have done for the last two years, children and parents can call a spe- cial number set aside by the New York Telephone Com- pany, (212) 999-2929, to hear a one-minute recorded mes- sage about Hanuka, edited by the Board of Jewish-Edu- cation of Greater New York. For each of the eight days of Hanuka, a different mes- sage with musical back- ground telling the story of the holiday can be heard. aft. or eve. classes reg. 20% OFF on Backgammon Sets SPECIAL 25% OFF with ad good for 1 set 626-4643 eortoccs,c0x€0, `BILLY THE MAGIC CLOWN!'" Entertaining Party Fun Balloon Animals and Laughter An Audience_ participation show 356-5112 or 1-662-3700 — - --- *1111•1r11 7 .:8:• -- — T■ NOINM . ■ . . ......., to. .1,=. - • _ _ t 74- S = e :77 7 1 7 , I I MILE ROAD & LAHSE -R IN SOUTHFIELD HARVARD ROW MALL WISHES EVERYONE A... HAPPY HANUKKAH „, IN THE MALL THE OAKFIELD CHAPTER OF WOMEN'S ORT SELLING HANUKKAH CANDY BAGS NOV. 29 & 30 Hanuka Message on NY Telephone _`,s - 50 Years Ago TEL AVIV — The Moetzet Hapoalot, the larg- est women's movement in Israel, in Cooperation with the Ben-Gurion University, will establish a Center for Study and Research on the Status of the Woman. On the occasion of the jubilee celebration now tak- ing place in the Pioneer Women Movement in the USA and Canada, the execu- tive secretariat of Moetzet Hapoalot has decided to launch the Center as an anniversary gift to its over- seas sister organization "in recognition and apprecia- tion of the great concern of our chaverot abroad for the advancement of Israeli so- ciety in general and the status of women in particu- lar." 358-2777 "music the stein way" 16300 North Park Drive 1926 BACKGAMMON Lessons By MADOLYN ROSENTHAL Ben-Gurion U. Gets Center for Women Let the Professionals Perform The \ Paper Place Death of Simon Sterne, New York civic reformer. He helped draft the first Federal Interstate Com- merce Act designed to regu- late the railroads (1887). Birth of Jascha Heifetz, violin virtuoso. Hanuka • , r•! 11 A I 1 r 411 11 ../".." • .0 . •/,-,- -,-, - ' 1 i ' 4... ' - . .,•%:,' ' f..... ' Harvard Row Merchants Aladdin Drugs Athens Souvlaki, Rest. 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