THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS TAU Scientists Devise Index to Rate Weather Discomfort TEL AVIV — Tel Aviv University Prof. Ezra Zohar and Dr. Yair Shapiro have introduced to the Israeli public a new concept in beating the heat: a weather forecast which includes a discomfort index. The discomfort index, a hot weather counterpart of the American winter "wind chill factor" concept, re- fleets the impact of the heat, not only in terms of temper- atures, but in terms of the actual discomfort felt, due to other factors, primarily humidity. The discomfort index — light, moderate or heavy — is predicted according to the hours of the day, so that Is- raelis — the athletes, the day camp director, the army officer — can plan their ac- tivities accordingly and avoid strenuous activity. during the most uncomfort- able periods of the day. tists of the Heller Institute of Medical Research for gui- dance in determining army procedures and training practices in accordance with weather factors and discom- fort indexes in different parts of the country. Although Israel is a small country, all of which is characterized by a long, hot summer, it ac- tually has four different weather zones with temperature differences of 20° (68° F) and with very different discomfort indexes that sometimes render the hotter areas "Israel is in the highest sun radiation belt, and the tourist, as well as the Israeli, must learn to ad- just his behavior to the heat, the discomfort in- dex, and the hours of Marjanne Wildstrom of strongest radiation," Dr. Oak Park, and her sister- Shapiro said. in-law, Helen Spiegel of At- ExcessiVe radiation is lanta, Ga., attended an un- dangerous and extremely usual reunion recently, that detrimental to the eyes and of former students of schools skin, and excessive heat in Nurenberg-Fuerth, imposes a physical strain on Germany. Writing in the Southern the body with which it is not always able to cope. High Israelite, Mrs. Spiegel re- ported that nearly 250 per- temperatures increase the heart beat, raise the body sons attended the 40-year reunion held at Grossing- temperature, and cause de- hydration. All of these pro- er's in the Catskills. Henry Itissingsr was a cesses are accelerated by strenuous activity in the ex- notable who came from treme heat, and can result Fuerth, but sent his regrets. in heat prostration, and Attending, however,. were pianist Claude Frank, mite sometimes in death. banker, a rabbi, a physicist, The Israeli Army is in doctors, lawyers, professors constant contact with the and businessmen. One of Tel Aviv University scien- the women wrote children's 1979 CADILLAC more comfortable. Dr. Shapiro says that most of the modern settle- ment of Israel was done by settlers from Eastern Europe who had lived in cold climates. As a result, they made and still make mistakes in coping with Is- rael's hot climate. Their choice of areas of settle- ment, for example, gener- ally ignored the weather discomfort factor. Original Jewish settlements in Israel for centuries were concen- trated in the most comfort- able areas, such as Safed and Jerusalem. ANDY BLAU "Best Deal In Town" WILSON-CRISSMAN CADILLAC CALL BUS. MI 4-1930 RES. 642-6836 1350 N. WOODWARD, BIRMINGHAM CONGREGATION SHAAREY ZEDEK RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE Limited Openings In Survivors' Reunion Reveals Status of Former Classmates CASUAL FAMILY PORTRAITS , 04"94.4,44-4— photography 30790 Southfield At 13 Mile Road 646-M84 books, while another was in the Israeli government. Others ran businesses, were nurses, community leaders, housewives and were in- volved in other professions. Mrs. Spiegel observed that nearly all who were Or- thodox as children re- mained observant . Friday, Rapist 18, 1978 23 Various Grade Levels Kindergarten - Twelfth Grade APPLICATIONS OF NON MEMBERS ARE CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED Kosher Food Law Signed by Carey NEW YORK (JTA) — A bill signed by Gov. Hugh Carey, which will become law Sunday; mandates non-kosher nursing homes, health-related facilities and old-age homes through the state to provide kosher food to patients on request. FOR MORE INFORMATION & INTERVIEWS CONTACT: Rabbi Dr. Gerald A. Teller Director of Youth - Education 357-5544 YOU NEED THE SYNAGOGUE - THE SYNAGOGUE NEEDS YOU! MESSAGE TO THE UNAFFILIATED FROM THE SYNAGOGUE COUNCIL OF GREATER DETROIT Robert A. Steinberg, President The heritage of Judaism has been transmitted from generation to generation thru the SYNAGOGUE for 2000 years. Great changes are taking place in the United States today among our brethen, especially our young people, concerning their identification as Jews. Only one institution can insure the preservation of Judaism in this country — THE SYNAGOGUE, the central institution of Jewish life which continues to serve as a House of Prayer, House of Study and House of Assembly. For the sake of your children, as well as your own identification with our faith, we urge you to become affiliated with one of the synagogues listed below. THE POLICY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SYNAGOGUE COUNCIL IS THAT NO FAMILY WILL BE TURNED AWAY FROM SYNAGOGUE MEMBERSHIP BECAUSE OF LIMITED FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. A most cordial welcome will be extended to all who desire affiliation with a SYNAGOGUE. JOIN A SYNAGOGUE BEFORE THE HIGH HOLY DAYS For information, contact synagogue administrator or membership chairman. ADAT SHALOM 29901 Middlebelt Road Farmington, Mich. 48024 851-5100 Norman Leemon, President Arlene Klein, Membership Chairman BETH ABRAHAM HILLEL MDSES 5075 W. Maple Road W. Bloomfield, Mich. 48033 851-6880 Rabbi Israel I. Halpem Rabbi A. 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