THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Senator Warns of Oil Dependence, Defends President on Middle East MONTICELLO, N.Y. (JTA)—Sen. Thomas McIn- tyre, (D-NH) a member of the Armed Services com- mittee, said that unless the United States moves with even greater speed and de- termination to achieve a measure of energy inde- pendence which will insure foreign policy independ- ence, the United States' energy vulnerability could upon Middle East y to the detriment of tile state of Israel. Sen. McIntyre spoke at the keynote session of the 68th annual convention of Bnai Zion, the American Zi- onist fraternal order. He said that "To date I am pleased to say there has been no evidence • of any weakening of our com- mitment to Israel among our nation's leaders." Moreover, he stressed his ■ • opinion that President Car- ter remained "unswerving in insistence upon preserva- tion of Israel's national security and right to a full and total peace." Acknowledging that Car- ter "has a delicate line to walk," to forestall another outbreak of war in the Middle East or imposition of another oil embargo that would cut off the lifeline to the West, he said "these must be achieved by mak- ing it unmistakenly clear that Israel's right to exist and be secure within defen- sible boundaries remains die moral imperative of our Middle East policy." Referring to election re- sults in Israel, McIntyre said that while they in- troduced a note of uncer- tainty, "perhaps the new leadership will have more freedom to negotiate simply because their credentials, public image and con- stituency are so nation- alistic they will be im- pervious to charges of weak- ness or expediency." Rabbi William Berkowitz, of Congregation Bnai Jesh- urun in New York was re- elected to a second one- year term as president of Bnai Zion. Rabbi Berkowitz warned that "backroom diplomacy won't work" in the search for a solution of the Arab- Israeli conflict. He said "The decisions about the Middle East and the ideas for peace have to come from Jerusalem, Cairo and Damascus, not from Wash- ington, corporate oil board- rooms or anywhere else." — Berkowitz contended that talk of territories being a barrier to peace is "a false smokescreen designed to hide the inner Arab agenda of destruction" of Israel. Referring to the concern in the Jewish community over recent statements on the Middle East by Presi- dent Carter and members of his administration, Berk- owitz observed "How ironic that many of the average Jews who voted for Presi- dent Carter should now be concerned about how he seems to be handling the Mideast. We will not stand idly by and watch a Wash- ington whitewash. Erosion of support for Israel in Washington could lead to erosion of support for Wash- ington in America—by the Jewish community," Berk- owitz warned. British Jewry Participates in Silver Jubliee Celebration LONDON (JTA)—A kosh- er street party in the middle class London suburb of Kenton and the massed bands of Jewish Lads Bri- gade at the Tower of Lon- don were two of the hun- dreds of events in British, Jewry's spirited celebration of the silver jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in which the whole of Britain is now immersed. Thanksgiving services in virtually every synagogue in the nation, concerts and choirs, fancy dress and fund-raising drives com- pleted the picture of a com- munity intent on showing that its affection for the British monarch is no less deep and sincere than that of her non-Jewish subjects. By all accounts, the Jewish communities in the com- monwealth countries are celebrating with equal fer- vor. Gratitude and personal af- fection have been the domi- nant themes in the address- es from synagogue pulpits. Looking back over the first 25 years of Queen Eliza- beth's reign, British Jews have realized that their Egypt Violating Suez Accord Israel Complains to UNEF TEL AVIV (JTA)—De- ful and sound. fense Minister Shimon Nevertheless, Israel has Peres met with Gen. Ensio complained three times in Siilasvuo, commander of recent days to the United the United Nations forces, Nations Emergency Force to discuss Israel's corn- (UNEF) in Sinai about plaints that Egypt is violat- Egyptian violations. The ing the Sinai dis- complaints followed reports engagement agreements. _ by UNEF observers that ad- Peres said after the meet- ditional Egyptian troops in' hat he had no in- were deployed in the Egyp- tian limited forces zone. Is- _Jns that the Egyp- tians were reverting to a rael said the troops were in war option. But, he added, excess of the number al- it was safer to exaggerate lowed under the agree- the situation than to under- ments and that Egypt has also installed SAM-'7 estimate it. He said Israel wanted to let Egypt know it ground-to-air missiles in Sinai in violation of the will not ignore violations. pact. ' Earlier in the day, Pre- Israel refused to allow mier Yitzhak Rabin visited Egypt to bring anti-aircraft Israeli units in Sinai accom- missiles to the east side of panied by Chief of Staff the Suez Canal as props in Gen. Mordechai Gur. He a movie about the Yom Kip- said that the Egyptians pur War. The guns were were generally observing banned as part of the 1975 the Sinai agreements but pact. there were violations that Siilasvuo, who just re- must be corrected. He said turned from a meeting with the disengagement pact en- the Egyptian War Minister tered into by Israel and in Cairo, confirmed the Is- Egypt in 1975 was still use- raeli complaint. community has been living in a "golden age." They have enjoyed prosperity, peace and equality unri- valed in any previous peri- od'of Jewish life in these is- lands. Although the Queen is only a constitutional head of state, Jewish graditude for this period of happiness is focused on her and her husband, Prince Philip, for the warm friendship which both have shown to the com- munity. Prince Phillip in particu- lar has established an in- stant rapport with Jewish audiences. He has shown that he admires their tradi- tions of communal service and that he relishes their spicy humor. This contin- uing interest in its affairs has been a source of deep reassorance to the commu- rlitY- The community itself re- ciprocates the concern shown to it by the throne. It ,is no mere coincidence that Jewish Members of Parlia- ment have been among the most vociferous opponents of the growing separatist tendencies in Scotland and Wales, expressing fears that devolution may lead to the destruction of Her Maj- esty's United Kingdom of Great Britairpand Northern Ireland. Although some Jews in Scotland and Wales support local nationalist aspira- tions, by and large they re- gard themselves primarily as citizens of Britain and link their own future here with the kingdom's preser- vation. . Dutch to Delete Jew Designation in Police Files AMSTERDAM (JTA)— The Minister of Interior will delete the term "Jew" from investigation forms currently in use by the na- tional police, it was an- nounced Sunday. He acted in response to protests from various groups, including The Neth- erlands Zionist Organiza- tion. Other controversial de- scriptions of the personal appearance of subjects of police investigation will also be removed. Friday, June 17, 1977 53 Jeffrey Borin Elected Junior Division Head Jeffrey N. Borin was elected president of the Jew- ish Welfare Federation's Junior Division at its an- nual meeting. JEFFREY BORIN Schreiber Head of Akiva PTA Rita Schreiber was elect- ed president of the Akiva Hebrew Day School PTA at a general meeting in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Lary Berkower. Sandra Singal was elected chairman of the board. Other officers are: Gail Adler, Janice Berkower, Pear- lena Bodzin, Tamy Chelst, Rosa Chess- ler, Sharon Dach, Paula Finkelstein, Fayga Greenbaum, Penny Greenstein, Sheila Guyer, Leah Kar, Miriam Kel- man, Cherna Kowalsky, Shirley Low- enthal, Carol Lowenberg, Astrid.Meis- ler, Stephanie Merzon, Joanne Paho- lak, Esther Posner, 'Andree Prostak, Marsha Rosenbloom, Elaine Sabbota, Roselynn Schlussel, Toby Schlussel, Myra Selesny, Esther Starr, Bina Wag- ner and Judy Zwas. Past presidents and for- mer chairmen of the board who were designated as hon- orary board members in- clude Phyllis Koenigsberg, Shifra Zwick, Bracha Ku- pinsky and Judy Teller. LZA and Habonim Join for Auction The Labor Zionist Al- liance and the Chay Com- mission of Habonim will sponsor an art auction 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Labor Zionist Institute. A cham- pagne reception will be held at 7:30. Among the works by Jew- ish and Israeli artists to be displayed are lithographs, etchings, serigraphs, paint- ings and woodcuts. A spe- cial collection of sculpture and ceramics also will be auctioned off. Alex Blumenberg is chair- man. Proceeds will benefit youth activities and the Labor Zionist Alliance Spe- cial Fund. Tickets and pur- chases are tax deductible. For tickets and informa- tion, call the Labor Zionist Alliance, 851-1606, or Blu- menberg, 557-2318. Assad Praised TEL AVIV (ZINS)—The Israeli press is giving Syr- ian President Assad high marks for his "hutzpa" in standing up to Jimmy Car- ter and compelling the American President to meet him at his hotel in Geneva, instead of coming to Washington, as Charter had originally requested. Eric C. Oppenhvim is the B. Weinman. division's new executive The division's officers committee chairman. Jona- also serve on the board. than M. Jaffa, William S. For information about the Rubenfaer and Ellen Junior Division call Lilian Bernstein at 965-3939. Schmier will serve as vice presidents. Women to Perform David S. Aronow, Ben- jamin F. Brody, Gary L. in 'Fiddler' Play Fried, Thomas M. Kukes and Ellen and Marc G. The Women's Orthodox Whitefield were chosen League will present "Fid- members-at-large of the ex- dler on the Roof" with an ecutive committee. all-female cast for a Re-elected to the board of "ladies only" audience 7:30 directors were Peter M. p.m. Sunday in the LaMed Alter, David Handleman II, Auditorium of the United Barbara Hillman, Brian J. Hebrew Schools main build- Kott, E. Steven Robinson, ing. Richard F. Roth, Carol Ru- Mirel Simcha will portray benfaer, Suzanne Rubin, Tevye and Ruchie Weisberg Kenneth J. Safran, Linda the role of Golda. Directors Schmier, Neil J. Sosin, are Naomi Roberg, Ms. Cherie Sternberg and Simcha and Lynda Zen- Wendy L. Sternberg. tman. New board members are Refreshments will be Denise •Goldman, Richard served, and there will be a Ludwig, Michael B. Per- bake sale during inter- lman, Beth L. Rosen, Ben- mission. There is an admis- jamin F. Rosenthal, Jona- sion charge, and tickets tha.n R. Roth, Caryl L. will be available at the Scheuer, Charles L. Schiff, door. Robert H. Schwartz, Sue For information, call Singer, Gary S. Smuckler, Malka Fine, 967-4462, or Linda Stillwater and Susan Surie Lowey, 542-5193. JNF Kepe Forest Established Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kepes of Oak Park have es- tablished the "Louis and Matilda Kepes Family For- est" of 10,000 trees in Israel through the Jewish Nation- al Fund. The forest, which is located at Kiryat Shmona, was planted on the occasion of their 57th wed- ding anniversary. and was honored by being made a life member of the board of the congregation. He is a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Mo- saic Lodge, of Moslem Temple and Crescent Shrine Club. He is a life member of the Zionist Or-• ganization of ' America and of the Children's Asthmatic Research Institute in Den- ver (CARIB), Bnai Brith and other organizations. Mrs. Kepes is a life mem- ber of the Women of Jewish National Fund. She is a past president of the Hebr- ew Ladies Aid Society, a _ life member of Hadassah Mr. and Mrs. Kepes• and the Zionist Organiza- Kepes came to Detroit in tion. She is a member of 1912 and has been a mem- the Sinai Hospital Guild, ber of Cong. Bnai Moshe Bnai Moshe Sisterhood, for 58 years. He has served Bnai Brith, ORT, Order of as president of the Bnai Eastern' Star, Children's Moshe Men's Club, chair- Asthmatic Institute, Jewish man of the house corn- Home for the Aged, mittee and of the cemetery Brandeis University Women commission for many years and other groups. Mildred Jeffrey to Address AJCongress Frenkel Meeting "Women — Impact for Change of Public Policy" will be the subject of a talk by Mildred Jeffrey at the second annual Rose Fren- kel meeting of the Ameri- can Jewish Congress 1 p.m. Thursday at Cong. Shaarey Zedek in the Rose Frenkel courtyard. Ms. Jeffrey, an expert on the concerns of women and a mem- ber of the Wayne State University Board of Gov- ernors, re- cently re- turned from a three-week Jeffrey study of child care and the status of women in Israel, Sweden and France. She was ap- pointed by President Carter as a member of the Nation- al Commission on Women's Year. She was the first di- rector of the Women's De- partment when it was set up by the International Union UAW during World War II and later was direc- tor of community relations and as coordinator of con- sumer affairs for the UAW. She chaired the Democrat- ic Task Force of the Nation- al Women's Political Caucus and spearheaded the efforts of the caucus to secure appointments of women in top policy posi- tions in the Carter adminis- tration. The meeting is sponsored by the Rose Frenkel Memo- rial Fund of the American Jewish Congress, estab- lished by Mrs. Frenkel's daughter, Mrs. William (Sheila Ellman.) Friends are invited Ad- mission is free. For reserva- tions, by Tuesday, call the AJCongress, 357-2766.