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Sabbath Scriptural Selections
This Sabbath, the 16th day of Kislev, 5739, the following scriptural selections will be read in our synagogues:
Pentateuchal portion, Genesis 32:4-36:43. Prophetical portion, Hosea 11:7-12:12.
Candle lighting, Friday, Dec. 15, 4:43 p.m.
VOL. LXXIV, No. 15
Friday, December 15, 1978
Page Four
Diaspora Leadership Challenged
Diaspora leadership is being confronted with
a series of new challenges, stemming from the
political as well as social developments.
While there are very serious problems to be
dealt with domestically — such as the needs of
the aged, the urgency of elevating the standards
of the Jewish schools, and other matters — the
major test of leadership involves Diaspora-
Israel relations.
Are American Jews, for example, exerting
sufficient influence upon Israelis to avoid pit-
falls in the stress involving the negotiated peace
between Israel and Egypt? Is sufficient control
being exercised over the dispensing of funds
gathered philanthropically? Is there enough at-
tention pledged in behalf of the tens of
thousands of Oriental Jews who now, hopefully,
will be given increased aid with funds gathered
under the campaign title of Project Renewal?
Questions are especially posed in regards to
the latter. A great urgency exists. Will suffi-
cient know-how be provided by Diaspora Jewry
to supervise the programming in behalf of
Oriental Jews who now suffer from sub-
standard conditions in the progressive
environment of Israel?
Serious consideration must be given to skilled
supervision of tasks like those to be performed
with funds gathered as Project Renewal.
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Also, the new crises that often emerge, like
the one that may result from the troubles in
Iran, call for expert leadership.
For, this purpose it is necessary to emphasize
that while the philanthropic accomplishments,
especially by American Jewry, are highly com-
mendable, there are the administrdtive duties,
the supervisory, the skilled that call for knowl-
edge of conditions and of the people dealt with.
Professionals are vital for these duties, but
skilled volunteers can render the services that
can provide an emphasis in an intimacy with
those being assisted. Is it possible, in addition to
giving respect to professionals, to re-institute
volunteerism, on a global as well as domestic
plane? If this can be achieved, existing problems
will be solved more easily and with greater
speed.
The emerging new image of the United
Jewish Appeal, evidenced at the impressive
40th anniversary conference last week, pro-
vides assurance that American Jewry is aware,
both in lay and professional leadership, of
duties that are imperative. This is especially
heartening in view of the new duties assumed
for Jewish renewal and Project Renewal in the
years ahead. The guidelines are here; adher-
ence to them is the challenge.
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Human Rights as Peace Aim
A brief sentence in the Annex to the proposed
peace treaty between Israel and Egypt may be
interpreted as containing the major basis for an
end to war between the two nations and the
introduction of hope for a new era of civilized
behavior among peoples who have been at odds
for many decades.
The paragraph before the last in the Annex,
which was made public in Israel, declares:
The parties affirm their commitment to re-
spect and observe human rights and fundamen-
tal freedoms for all, and they will promote these
rights and freedoms in accordance with the
United Nations Charter."
This is a heartening portion of an accord
which not only offers strength to the planned
peace agreement, but even goes so far as to
renew faith in the UN Charter, many of the
projects of which have been abused and dis-
torted in recent years.
A sad note was injected in the proceedings for
peace in which the United States has an impor-
tant role. Israel was 'rebuked by a State De-
partment official for releasing the Annex. But
the text of the treaty - vas issued for public con-
sumption in/Cairo a day earlier. Why was Israel
selected for criticism? Doesn't this prove the
truth of Moshe Dayan's assertion that the U.S.
has acted with favoritism towards Egypt?
There are vital facts which must not be ig-
nored in the final process of witnessing de-
velopments which should lead to peace. Two
noted columnists, Joseph Kraft and William Sa-
fire, made interesting comments on the obsta-
cles_ that were created by Anwar Sadat. They
wrote:
Joseph Kraft, Washington Post, Nov. 21:
"One of the two accords signed at the Camp
David summit — the agreement on Sinai — is
clear and easily workable. The other — concern-
ing the West Bank and the Gaza Strip — is
muddy and perhaps unworkable.
"So connecting the two operationally is a re-
cipe for double failure, and the Israelis are right
to want to avoid tight linkage .. . The two ac-
cords were not made conditional one upon the
other .. .
"I think the Israelis are right to reject opera-
tional linkage. Any provision which makes the
execution of one accord depend upon the execu-
tion of the other puts an ax in the hands of
dedicated wreckers. The Arabs who rejected the
Camp David accords, notably the PLO, can eas-
ily sabotage progress on the West Bank and the
Gaza Strip. In that case both agreements would
fall."
William Safire, New York Times, Nov. 12:
". . . by its Egyptian treaty, Israel would be re-
quired to dismantle its bases in the Sinai and
begin to turn the territory back to Egypt. But if
that treaty were made conditional on a West
Bank agreement, then unless Israel caved in to
radical Arab demands, the Egyptians could le-
gally claim that its treaty requirements have
not been met; Mr. Sadat could then call the
peace off.
"That's why Israel's desire for a clean first
peace, unencumbered by Ws' and loopholes, is so
important."
The truth must develop even out of the most
antagonistic approaches to peace. Let the de-
. veloping truth lead to an accord and the world
will be at ease.
`The Sabbath Catalogue'
Helps Family Celebrate
An unusual experience is recorded in a large paperback published
by Ktay. In "The Sabbath Catalogue" is incorporated an unusual
experiment. It was conducted by the Jewish Center of Greater Min-
neapolis and it was financed by the Institute for Jewish Life which
functioned for three years as a product of the Council of Jewish
Federations and Welfare Funds.
This volume contains children's stories, music, recipes, arts and
craft and dialogues for adults.
Thus, it is an all-inclusive work and its emergence is a service for all
Jewish families seeking to sanctify the Sabbath. At the same time it
provides for Jewish knowledgeability as best defined in the prefatory
statement which describes the project developed thus:
"This book is the result of a successful experimental project called
`Shabat Shalom.' Starting in the fall of 1974, more than a hundred
American families began this project, which lasted almost a year and
proved to be an enriching Jewish experience. Now we want to share
that experience with you.
"Some of the families were young couples whose children were
starting a Jewish school — a nursery school, Sunday school, or He-
brew school. They wanted to enhance their home celebration of the
Sabbath. Some were families who had warm memories of Shabat at
their grandparents' homes, where the grandmother baked halla and
the grandfather sang the kidush and many cousins played together.
But like most American families, they found themselves living
around the country, far from other relatives, so they agreed to meet in
groups, at Jewish centers, synagogues, or homes, to receive material
every month, and to comment on its effectiveness."
There is this added note by the creators of the project:
"Of one thing we are convinced: adults can't teach children to love
and enjoy the Shabat unless they themselves love it and understand
it. For that reason, there are many selections that adults can read
aloud at the table on Shabat evening. Look over the other sections of
this book and choose what is appropriate for your family and yourself.
Be selective. Introduce only a few new things at a time, and let other
members of the family select and introduce what appeals to them.
Make each Shabat different and special.
"The families who helped write this book found that it enriched
their lives together and deepened their feelings of Jewish identity.
With thoughtful use, it will do the same for you. Shabat
Shalom!"
"The Sabbath Catalogue" convincingly serves as a volume of joy for
all who seek to make of the Jewish day of rest on e of great satisfaction
and learning.
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Wanuka Crafts' Projects
Joyce Becker draws her delights about the Hanuka festival from
her grandmother. The family heritage gave her the delight which she
has incorporated in a work book, "Hanuka Crafts" (Hebrew Publish-
ing Co.'s Bonim Books) which, in 104 pages, assures delightful means
of celebrating the festival by means of projects for celebration by
children.
This volime enables the youth to make their own menorot, Hanuka
decorations, play games, stage performances, create gifts for the
Jewish home and make the holiday an enriching observance for the
entire family.
The author's creative skills are passed on to the children in the
collective efforts gathered here.
Mrs. Becker tested the projected activities herself, thus making
them workable and practical.