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Sabbath Scriptural Selections
This Sabbath, the third day of Nisan, 5739, the following scriptural selections will be read in our synagogues:
Pentateuchal portion, Leuiticits 1:1-5:26. Prophetical portion, Isaiah 43:21-44:23.
Candle lighting, Friday, March 30, 6:37 p.
VOL. LXXV, No. 4
Page Four
Friday, March 30, 1979
Speculators of the 'Perilous'
Speculators who -dabble with the, news, in
time of crisis, are a dime a dozen. They become
the diplomatic philosophers. They are .the
prophets and their auguries often spell doom.
He who is hoary with experience of what had
preceded the crisis often has an opportunity to
laugh up his sleeve. This may well be the case
now, as the panicked cringe every time Assad,
Arafat and even Hussein utters a threat to the
promulgated peace for the Middle East.
The threats that are described as perilous to
the pact agreed upon by Egypt and Israel, at the
inspiration of the United States, is reminiscent
of 1948. The Jewish state emerged and im-
mediately not only did the threatened war be-
come a reality but the entire area lived in peril.
The result is known. -
This is the point to be taken into considera-
tion: that what had occurred was expected and
the menace was not secret. Therefore, it was
known. What happened in 1948 could well recur
now. The ultimate result need not — those who
have faith in Israel's indestructible role say
need not — be different. The prophetic sense of
confidence in the "netzakh Yisrael," the unde-
niable eternity of Israel, should have learned to
judge all threats with a grain of salt.
A headline over an analytical account of the
Egyptian-Israel-U.S. agreement for a peace
pact defined the approaching dangers as the
Mideast sailing "into a perilous unknown."
These are the terms that are refuted by experi-
ence. Of course there is peril, even if it all stems
from the barbarism of terror. But it is not un-
known and it is aimed at a people tested by time
and therefore cautioned by experience to be
prepared for all eventualities.
This is really the point at issue. When there is
panic it also invades Jewish ranks. It is the fear
that need be feared. Once reality is recognized
and fear diminished the confidence that is in
Jewish -testing and experience emerges in full
force.
The urgency is apparent: that the faith in a
better future cannot, must not be reduced to
fright. The vitality of confidence in the triumph,
of the human element is the necessity vital to
the success of efforts for peace and for retention
of the civilized approach to good will among
neighbors, among all peoples on earth.
Those who engineered the peace have not
yielded to panic. Neither must the society of
peoples of all faiths and races. Primarily, the
positive approach and the confidence must
dominate in Jewish ranks. Then there will be
the assurance of indestructibility.
Peace: For the Entire Area?
Now the hope is held out for a comprehensive
peace. This would be all-embracing, for the
entire Middle East. Is it possible, even • in the
imagination of White House-State Department
staffs?
Many dreams have been fulfilled. This one
certainly does not promise anything approach-
ing fulfillment for this generation.
The enmities are too deep-rooted. The venom
now embraces another government, the Iranian
under Khomeini's domination. The animosities
- towards Israel have become even more exten-
sive then the Arabic: they are now the Islamic.
This, too, is not new to. Jewish experience, and
faith is not to be abandoned that in some fashion
perhaps a workable Egyptian-Israeli accord
will bring others into the ranks of a measurable
friendship with Israel. And since even the peace
that is now so dramatic could end tragically, all
the planning must be with caution.
An endless obligation must continue to be
shouldered by the Jewish people. It is the obli-
gation of solidarity with the endangered. Under
any and all circumstances, while hoping for the
best the community of Jews everywhere must
be ready for contingencies.
The debate over the existing settlements is
not over, the Jerusalem issue is basic to the
Middle East problem, terrorism lurks wherever
Jews turn in Israel. Therefore, Jews and Israelis
must be ready for attacks and must be prepared
for defense, always hoping that good will will
yet invade all Arab ranks.
Therefore, all the help that can be provided
for Israel philanthropically through the United
Jewish Appeal, the Allied Jewish Campaign's
major beneficiary, and the Israel Bond Organ-
ization for investment and industrial purposes,
must be increased. And the public relations
program, the educational means of making the
truth known and thereby assuring retention of
friends in all lands, must be conducted on a high
level. The duties to Israel and to Jewry have not
subsided.
Peacemakers
To the peacemakers went the glory assigned
by the appreciative in the civilized world.
It was not to be expected that all who are
involved; and all nations, would shout Hal-
lelujah on Monday, when the peace pact was
signed. There were the bombings, the protests
from ultra-Orthodox who should not abandon
an inch of holy ground. For those who crave for
peace, Monday was the great and historic day.
In the months when there was the bickering
and the controversies over serious details, there
had already commenced an accumulation of
praise- for those who -made the great day possi-
ble.
There were the risks by President Jimmy
Carter, who exercised strong will power to pur-
sue a task that seemed unattainable.
There emerged the courage of the Egyptian
President Anwar Sadat who defied pressures
from the entire Arab world to strive for the
peace his people need desperately.
There is the Jewish man of courage, Israel's
Prime Minister Menahem Begin, who made
many concessions in order that there should not
be war any more.
These peacemakers are the heroes of our
time. All Glory to them.
Bonim Books Volume
A Well-Illustrated Haggada
Especially Suitable for Youth
Haggadot for Passover are available in dozens of texts with vary-
ing translations.
A well-translated Haggada, with attractive illustrations, appe-
als to Sedorim participants of all ages.
This is the time, with Purim in the past, to start planning for the
Seder and therefore for the selection of the best Haggada for the child
as well as the most suitable for the adult.
"The First Haggada" by Shulamit E. Kustanowitz and Ronnie C.
Foont (Bonim Books, Hebrew Publishing Co.) fills a need and serves a
good purpose.
With well-cho-gen illustrations by Ronnie Foont, the co-translator
and co-compiler of the Haggada they have, chosen to call "the first,"
this text serves a good purpose for those who have yet to learn and-
master the Hebrew. Its emphasis is on English, and that could be
called its major shortcoming. Except that it should encourage the user
to learn the Hebrew so that the Seder can as it must, be conducted in
Hebrew.
Supplementing the English text are some of the major prayers for
Passover and the concluding songs. The Ehad Mi Yadea, the prayer
for wine, the Next Year in Jerusalem and other basic Hebrew portions
are included here.
Thus, bilingually, even with the emphasis on English, the pur-
pose aimed at — to inspire the youth — is attained in this Haggada.
Published by Schocken
Bible
`In the Beginning'
Stories by Sholem Asch
Sholem Asch, who authored many
controversial novels, including "The
Nazarene," has to his credit books for
children and narratives with Bible
texts.
Notable among his popular works
is "In the Beginning" (Schocken
Books).
First published in 1935, now is-
sued as a paperback, this interesting
series of brief stories, appearing in
the 120-page, attractively printed
book, were translated by Caroline
Cunningham.
The book is beautifully illustrated
by Eleanor Klemm.
Adam, Eve, Paradise Garden, Cain
SHOLEM ASCH
and Abel, Noah and the Ark, Tower of
Babel, Father Abraham, How Abraham Came to Know God, Sodom
and Gemora, Ishmael, Abraham and Ishmael, Isaac's Sacrificing,
Jacob and Esau, Jacob's Flight From Esau, Jacob and Rachel, How
Laban Deceived Jacob, Rachel's Death — these are subtitles to "In the
Beginning" that indicate the extent of a small volume of 120 pages
covering a vast area of Bible history. . ..