THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
70 April 9, 1976
53 — ENTERTAINMENT
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Israel Labor Party
Friction Continues
JERUSALEM (JTA) —
An obviously well-inten-
tioned attempt by a group of
Labor Party MKs to encour-
age Premier Yitzhak Rabin
at a time when he has come
under severe criticism from
within
the Labor Alignment
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appeared to have created a
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new source of friction.
Rabin may have been
gratified by expressions of
German's Play
support and well wishes
Called Anti-Semitic from the 14MKs who visited
BONN — West Ger- his Tel Aviv office last week.
many's Suhrkamp publish- But he cannot be pleased by
ing house has stopped dis- the repercussions of that
tribution of a stage-play by visit which, according to
German author, Rainer many observers, only served
Werner Fassbinder, follow- to underline the precarious
ing accusations that the position of the premier in
his own party.
work is anti-Semitic.
A spokesman for the firm
in Frankfurt denied that the Forest for Aussie
play, entitled "Der Muell,
Die Stadt and Der Tod"
JERUSALEM — The
(Rubbish, the City and Jewish National Fund will
Death), was anti-Jewish, plant a forest in the name of
but that Suhrkamp was sus- Robert Hawke, president of
pending distribution to book the Australian Labor Party
stores "in order to avoid fur- and the Australian Council
ther misinterpretations." of Trade Unions.
Passover Quiz
BY RABBI SAMUEL FOX
(Copyright 1976, JTA, Inc.)
Why is the afikoman hidden away and/or covered
after breaking it off from the middle matza on the Pas-
sover table at the seder?
A number of reasons are advanced for this practice.
Some claim that this is done to make sure that it will not
be eaten by mistake during the meal. Others claim that it
is done to remind us that the people of Israel wrapped the
dough in their garments and carried the wrapped, dough on
their backs at the time of the exodus from Egypt.
Still others say that the reason is to arouse the keen
interest and curiosity of the children so that they would
stay awake and ask questions during the seder. Some con-
sider this a fulfillment of the biblical requirement which
states: "You shall watch the matza" which is interpreted as
guarding it with care (Exodus 12:17).
Why is the proclamation, "This is the bread of affl-
iction" recited in Aramaic instead of Hebrew?
When this proclamation was composed, the Jews were
using the Aramaic language as the speech of the street,
being under the influence of the Babylonians. Since it is
somewhat of an invitation, pains were taken to make sure
that it was recited in the vernacular so that all would under- -
stand it and feel welcome to join the host at his table.
There are some who claim that since the matza re-
ferred to in this declaration represents the bread of afflic-
tion in a strange land (while later in the Hagada it repre-
sents the bread of freedom that the Israelites ate on their
way out of Egypt) its meaning was expressed in the verna-
cular used in the Jewish state of exile rather than the pure
Hebrew used in the Promised Land as the official language.
Why is the second cup-of wine poured soon after the
kidush while it is not drunk until much later in the eve-
ning, after much of the Hagada has been recited?
The function of the wine is not only to have it drunk by
the people reciting the Hagada. The purpose of the wine is
to have the praises offered to the Almighty recited over
wine (similar to our secular practice of offering a toast).
The Hagada contains many praises to the Almighty.
Thus it is recited over the wine and is thus related to the
wine. There are some people who therefore insist upon hold-
ing the wine cup in hand throughout the Hagada. Others, at
least hold the cup during the recitation of the Hallel
Psalms.
What is the purpose of the egg on the seder plate?
Some claim that the egg represents the general sacrif-
ice offered and eaten on any major holiday known as the
Korban Chagigah. While the special sacrifice (the Paschal
lamb) is represented on the plate by a shankbone, the gen-
eral holiday sacrifice is represented on the plate by the egg.
Others claim that the egg is a sign of mourning which
is placed upon the Passover plate because the day of the
week on which Passover falls is the same day of the week on
which Tisha b'Av (the fast day which commemorates the
destruction of the temple) falls in that same year.
Since mourners traditionally eat eggs at the first meal
after the burial, we do likewise. This generally points to the
fact that while we rejoice in the memory of the freedom and
redemption we gained at the event of the exodus, we are
ever mindful that the temple in Jerusalem has still not been
rebuilt and our happiness is not complete.
Anna Shaye, 93
Nonagenarian Israel Sendler,
Led Flint Jewish Community
Anna Shaye, widow of
• Rubin Shaye, founder of the
Grosse Pointe Quality Food
Co., wholesale grocery firm,
died April 3 at age 93.
Israel Sendler — he was
Born- in Romania, Mrs. known for half a century in
Shaye came to the U.S. in Flint as "Srul Leib," the
1906, four years after her propagator of Yiddish and
husband whom she married of highest levels of Jewish
in 1902. She was a member cultural values — died Fri-
of Mizrachi, Pioneer day in the Borman Hall —
Women, Hadassah, Cong. Jewish Home for Aged. He
Beth Moses' sisterhood, and was 92. Funeral services
was active in efforts for were held at Cong. Beth Is-
charitable causes, especially rael in Flint.
the Jewish National Fund.
A native of Lithuania, Mr.
She leaves two sons, Sol .
C. of Miami Beach, Fla., and Sendler acquired his love of
Max M.; a daughter, Mrs. Jewish learning- and of Zion-
Oscar (Pauline) Rappoport; ism as a student in the Sla-
nine grandchildren and 15 botka Yeshiva in his native
country. He played an im-
great-grandchildren.
portant role in Yiddish cul-
tural meetings, as did his
I. A. Winkelman,
late wife, Ida Lifshitz Sen-
dler,
they helped organ-
Owned Men's Shop ize the and
Yiddish synagogue in
Irving A. Winkelman, re- the Hannah Schloss Build-
tired owner of Winkelman's ing in Detroit.
Men's Wear on Vernor Ave.,
He helped organize Flint
died April 6 at age 75.
Born in Poland, Mr. Win- Yiddish Cultural Club, fore-
kelman lived most of his life runner of the Senior Friend-
in Detroit. He retired five ship Club, which he also
years ago after having been helped found.
in business 45 years. He was
A pioneer in the Flint
a 50-year member of Cong. Jewish
community, Mr.
Shaarey Zedek and a mem- Sendler was
honorary chair=
ber of Pisgah Lodge of Bnai man
of the United Jewish
Brith.
Campaign and a
He leaves his wife, Iliene; Appeal
member of the Jewish Corn:
two sons, Myron of Univer- munity
Council board of
sity Heights, Ohio, and governors there.
Sheldon; a daughter, Mrs.
Jerome (Sandra) Heiman of
An immigrant to Amer-
Los Angeles, Calif.; three ica , in 1904, Mr. Sendler
sisters, Mrs. Lillian Saul- went to work in the Cadil-
son, M. s. Bertha Weisner lac Motor Co. in Detroit.
and Mrs. Harry (Pauline) His evenings were spent at
Rosenbloom; and nine meetings of Poale Zion,
grandchildren.
which he helped organize
here and in Rochester,
Buffalo, Cleveland and
Frank Mayer, 74,
Toledo. His activities later
Honorary Consul
BRUSSELS (JTA) — Morris Ziegelman
Frank Mayer, Israeli Hon-
Morris Ziegelman, owner
orary Consul in Luxem-
bourg and a prominent of Evelyn's Town and Coun-
Zionist leader, died last try ladies apparel store,
died April 1 at age 72.
week at age 74.
Born in Poland, Mr. Zie-
Dr. Mayer was a former
leader of the Jewish Stu- gelman owned his store for
dents Union in pre-war Ger- the past 44 years. He was a
many. Having settled in member of Cong. Bnai
Luxembourg he was one of David.
.
He leaves his wife, Eve-
the founders of the Luxem-
bourg-Israel Friendship As- lyn; two daughters, Rose
sociation, and served till his and Mrs. Joseph (Shirley)
death as vice president of Schrebnick of Skokie, Ill.;
the local Keren Kayemet two brothers, Harry of Eng-
land and Adolph; a sister,
branch.
Ann; and one grandson.
Zionists Seeking
Israel Day
Participation
The Detroit Zionist Fed-
eration is planning a corn-
munity-wide Israel Inde-
pendence Day celebration
for 11 a.m. May 9 at Oak
Park's Major Park. In case
of rain the event will be held
in the Oak Park Ice Arena.
The group is seeking Jew-
ish organizations and youth
groups to participate. The
committee includes: Abe
Pasternak, Edward Kohl,
Gordon Silverman, Mrs.
Shirley Leopold, Uri Segal,
Otneil Shneler, Michael
Moed, Joshua Tabak, Eli
Ben-Rey and Raya Jackson.
Persons or groups inter-
ested in participating in the
event should contact the
Detroit Zionist Federation,
545-2273.
Rabbis' Dilemma:
A Visit Is Aliya?
TEL AVIV (ZINS) — Nei-
ther the Lubavitcher Rebbe,
Menachem Mendel Schneer-
son nor Rabbi Yosef Solov-
eitchik — two famous
scholars of great influence
— have visited the state of
Israel.
The former Chief Rabbi
of South Africa, Y. L. Rabi-
nowitz, believes the rumor
that one hasid worked up
enough courage to ask the
Rebbe this very question.
The Rebbe is alleged to have
answered that it is a simple
matter to visit the land of
Israel, but it is forbidden to
leave after a visit.
According to Rabinowitz,
the Torah obliges every Jew
to go to Israel, and if not to
settle there at least to make
a visit.
ISRAEL SENDLER
were extended to include
the Jewish National
Workers' Alliance, cul-
tural outgrowth of Poale
Zion.
During World War I, Mr.
Owen J. Franks,
Inventor, Author
Owen J. Franks, an inven-
tor and author, died April 2
at age 48.
A native Detroiter, Mr.
Franks was the inventor of
Formula 409 cleanser. He
collaborated with a Swiss
inventor to produce one of
the first electric combs and
recently produced record
albums recreating cham-
pionship football game
broadcasts. He was the au-
thor of "Gotcha Gipper" and
an unpublished manuscript
entitled, "Couldn't You Just
Die," a story about heaven.
He was an active amateur
softball player, and a mem-
ber of Bnai Brith. Mr.
Franks resided at 21599 Vir-
ginia Dr., Southfield.
He leaves his wife, Ellen;
a son, Rick; two daughters,
Sherry and Kelly; a sister,
Mrs. Ralph (Lynne) Pozzuto
of Miami, Fla.; and his step-
father, Harold Trautman.
Sendler enlisted in the Jew-
ish Legion but was unable
to leave the country because
of his job in a war plant.
However, he helped to or-
ganize the Red Star of David
nursing service, which was
to work with the Jewish
Legion. Among the girls
who were preparing for
nursing service was Ida Lif-
shitz, whom Sendler mar-
ried shortly after the war.
Mr. Sendler brought his
family to Flint in 1926 and
there set up a linen sui
business known as Inde i
dent Linen Supply. An ea
leader of his synagogue, he
served on the Beth Israel
board of education and took
an active part in Jewish edu-
cation. He also helped build
up the Hebrew school.
He helped found the local
branch of the Jewish Na-
tional Workers' Alliance
and helped establish the
Flint Friendship Associa-
tion, a charitable group.
The Zionist 01-ganiza-
tion of America named a
portion of its school in
Kfar Silver, Israel, in
honor of Mr. and Mrs.
Sendler. Many trees have
been planted in their name
by the Jewish National
Fund, on whose council he
served.
He also was active in Bnai
Brith.
In 1973, on his 90th birth-
day, Mr. Sendler was hon-
ored with a community cele-
bration. A highlight of the
event was the presentation
of a book of his life, which
included greetings from
many Jewish leaders and a
capsule account of his life.
He is survived by a son,
Dr. Simson of Oak Park;
two daughters, Mrs. Sidney
(Freda) Davidson of Chicago
and Mrs. Harry (Reva) Rat-
ner; and 10 grandchildren.
Journalist Herman Wise, 72,
Symphony Publicity Director
Herman Wise, former
music, art and drama editor
for the Detroit Free Press,
between 1929 and 1939, died
April 1 at age 72.
Born in Montreal, Que-
bec, Mr. Wise was the public
relations director for the
Automobile Manufacturers
Association from 1946 to
1950, and from 1959 to 1968
when he retired.
He was the publicity di-
rector for the Detroit Sym-
phony Orchestra and was
HERMAN WISE
the author of numerous ar-
ticles about the orchestra
and of various personalities
whom he had known in the
musical world. Prior to his
death, he was commissioned
by the symphony to write a
definitive history of the or-
chestra in honor of the
country's Bicentennial cele-
bration.
Mr. Wise's criticisms of
important concerts ap-
peared in The Jewilk
News. Since his retillIP
went he worked as an a.-
sociate editor of Impresa-
rio magazine.
He befriended Ossip
brilowitsch and became an
intimate of many of the
world's leading musicians
who were here for concerts.
He leaves his wife,
Sharon; a son, Richard;
three daughters, Mrs. Rob-
ert (Judith) Goren, Mrs.
Harold (Avis) Wolfe and
Mrs. Harold (Myra) Adler;
two brothers, Judge John
and Leo; two sisters, Mrs.
Sam (Mary) Pollakov of Chi-
cago and Mrs. Eddy' (Leone)
Gorfinkle of Urban, Mass.;
and 12 grandchildren.