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Tuna Fish Issue Explained
Editor. The Jewish News:
Some confusion has
arisen in the Jewish commu-
nity recently, regarding the
kosher status of canned
tuna fish. The confusion
stems from a responsum
that was recently issued by
Rabbi Moses Feinstein,
dean of the Yeshiva Tiferes
Jerusalem in New York
City.
In his responsum. Rabbi
Feinstein stated that spe-
cial caution should be exer-
cised in the purchase of
tuna fish because many
types of fish are caught in
the net together with tuna,
and some of these may be
non-kosher species of fish.
At the OU tuna canneries,
all the fish that are brought
in from the sea are care-
fully inspected, to separate
the kosher from the non-
kosher fish. Then. the tuna
are separated among their
various species because not
all species of tuna are suit-
able for commercial use.
Then the tuna are sepa-
rated according to size and
shape.
After all these prepara-
tions, the tuna are refrig-
erated or frozen and ship-
ped to another location,
where they are fileted and
desquamated, after receiv-
ing their final inspection.
In addition. at the OU su-
pervised tuna plants, only
kosher OU-endorsed oils
are used in the packing of
the tuna. The tuna fish that
finally arrives on the mar-
ketplace, marked by the
seal of the OU is absolutely
kosher beyond all question.
Fresh fish that are of the
kosher variety may be rec-
ognized by the possession of
fins and easily removable
scales. A complete list of
the kosher species of fish is
available at the Detroit of-
fice of the Union of Ortho-
dox Jewish Congregations
of America. For informa-
tion, call 547-2999.
Rabbi Jack Goldman
Arab Aim: to Destroy Israel
Editor, The Jewish News:
In response to those who
maintain reservations about
Mr. Begin's policy, don't be
disillusioned. It is quite
clear, that even if Israel
yields and returns all of the
territories acquired during
the Six-Day War, peace will
not be achieved.
This
conclusion
is
reached after noting that
the Arab nations in 1967
carefully executed a plan to
wage war against Israel. At
that time in history, occu-
pied lands were not an
issue. Therefore, if Israel
returns the occupied terri-
tories, why should the Arab
leaders • suddenly desist
from destroying the Jewish
state?
This is- only one of the
many flaws contained in
the Arabs' claim that re-
turning all occupied terri-
tories and settling the Pales-
tinian issue, will bring
Alter M onument?
JERUSALEM (JTA)—A
plan to redesign the area in
front of the Western Wall
has been accepted by a spe-
cial committee and recom-
mended to the chairman of
the Ministerial Committee
on Jerusalem.
A Lesson in Jewish Roots
Editor, The Jewish News:
If you are looking for an in-
stant reminder of your Jewish
roots, turn to your Siddur.
Look at the Hebrew word
1l -1
Rearrange your letters in re-
verse and you have
i
which in plain English sounds
out ROOTS.
Then, of course, the impor-
tant thing is to occasionally dip
into your Siddur for consolation
and learning whether at home
or in the synagogue.
Herzl H. Shur
144 boys at the St. Francis
Home, think about the apa-
thetic youth, and shed a
tear for Mitzvah Corps 1977.
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peace to the Middle East.
Menahem Begin knows
this and we should support
him whole-heartedly, Israel
has nothing to lose by refus-
ing to return the occupied
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other war in the Middle
East whether or not Israel
returns this land. The
Arabs can confound the
issues and perplex the
world, but we have to real-
ize their ultimate aim is the
destruction of the state of
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Demise of Mitzvah Corps Lamented
Editor, The Jewish News:
could only muster Four par-
The cancellation of Mit- ticipants. With less than
zvah Corps 1977 will affect one percent participation, it
many people.
, was obvious that the pro-
Mitzvah Corps is (was) a gram could not continue.
six-week summer tutorial
Why this overt lack of in-
put on by the Michigan terest? There are may pos-
State Temple Youth sibilities. One reason may
(MSTY) for the past 10 be that in recent years
years. For the first seven many temples have empha-
years of the program, the
sized, and given scholar-
Corps worked at different ships to, the NFTY camp in
Detroit Public Schools. Warwick, N.Y., thereby tak-
That last three years the ing away people that may
MSTY group dedicated six
have done Mitzvah Corps.
weeks to the St. Francis
More likely, the reason
Home for Boys, in Detroit.
Mitzvah Corps failed is that
To the 144 boys of ha
the Jewish community has
home, Mitzvah Corps had
d
discontinued encouraging
become an integral part of the active Judaism that has
their summer.
characterized our people
The Corps has been recog-
since the days of Abraham.
nized by the Union of Amer-
To young Jews, the great7 _
ican Hebrew Congregations,
est mitzva begins with a
Detroit Public Schools and
Bar. The intraspective be-
local volunteer agencies as
havior i pf MSTY is typical
an outstanding program.
of the apathy that per-
Clearly, Mitzvah Corps was
meates our society as a
performing a vital function
whole. It is discouraging
in the community.
though to continually hear,
When the program began
"Thanks, but no thanks."
In 1966, there were more
There is no point in look-
MSTY applicants than
ing for specific people to
could be accepted. The par-
take responsibility for the
ticipants numbered in the
end of Mitzvah Corps. The
thirties, this even after the
sisterhoods have supported
riots of 1967. Three years
the Corps as they do every
ago there were 16 Cor- year. For that we are truly
psites. Two years ago 10 thankful.
MSTYites joined Mitzvah
Perhaps Mitzvah Corps
Corps. Last year, eight took
will enjoy a revival in the
the time to care. This year
coming year, but for the
MSTY, a group of over 400,
time being, think about the
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