THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Friday, June 22, 1979 17
Detroit's Jewish Young Adults:
Attentive to Communal Issues
(Editor's Note: Prior to
retiring from his post as
president of the Junior
Division of the Jewish
Welfare Federation,
Jonathan Jaffa prepared
the following report of
his year in office.)
By JONATHAN
M. JAFFA
Much is being said about
the apathy of young adult
Ts. The incidence of
't,....Li-Semitism is more iso-
lated than epidemic. Israel
has been a reality for young
people, never a dream, and,
therefore, its existence is
rarely the source of won-
derment or awe. Intermar-
riage has been spiraling and
Jewish education and tradi-
tion have diminishing im-
portance for many others.
These phenomena, some
urge, are producing a gen-
eration alien to things
Jewish.
The Junior Division of the
Jewish Welfare Federation,
an organization I have been
privileged to serve as
president this past year, has
historically been a training
ground for Jewish com-
munal leadership.
This year, perhaps more
than ever and at a critical
time in light of the above
trends, the Junior Division
has involved new waves of
young single and married
Jews in the Detroit area.
For those alarmed about the
future, the Junior Di-
vision's achievements
should be consoling.
When we celebrate the
division's 41st anniver-
sary, we will be buoyed
by the knowledge that
more than 350 persons
joined in our Allied
Jewish Campaign effort,
the greatest number in
our history. After shat-
tering previous records
last year by securing
pledges from almost 2,300
of our peers, we will have
secured nearly 2,600
pledges this year. Most
remarkable, 895 were
new contributors this
year. (Many previous
contributors' had been
transferred to other di-
visions.)
More young Jews than
ever are becoming knowl-
edgeable about the needs of
the world wide Jewish
community and are making
a personal commitment in
response.
To augment participation
in the division, we have
sponsored a lecture series as
well as involvement semi-
nars to acquaint Jews new
to the division and commu-
nity about the Jewish Fed-
eration Apartments. Con-
siderable interest was man-.
ifested toward a group trip
Arab Article Urging Quebec
Separatism Stirs Dispute
MONTREAL (JTA) —
Quebec political spokesmen
criticized an editorial in an
Amman newspaper last
week which proposed that
"the Arab community of na-
tions" should support the
Quebec government of
Premier Rene Levesque "in
its demands for political
sovereignty because Quebec
has a strong anti-Zionist fol-
lowing."
Levesque seeks to achieve
independence from Canada
for the French-speaking
province.
Excerpts from the edito-
rial in the Jordanian news-
paper were published in
Quebec newspapers and
broadcast on Quebec radio
station. The critical com-
ments were made by Harry
Blank, a member of the Na-
tional Assembly, the pro-
cial parliament in
bec, and by Claude Mo-
rin, vice premier of the
Quebec provincial govern-
ment.
Blank said that he in-
terpreted the comments
in Al Destour as implying
that the Arab countries
should resist plans by
Canada's new Prime
Minsiter Joe Clark, to
implement a campaign
pledge to move the Cana-
dian embassy from Tel
Aviv to Jerusalem. Under
sharp criticism from
Arab diplomats, Clark's
government has publicly
watered down the
pledge, though not with-
drawing it.
Blank added that "the
fit
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Quebeckers are not anti-
Jewish, but they do face a
dilemma. On the one hand
they look upon Israel as a
small country which won its
independence and is doing
well, and on the other hand,
the Quebec government has
to deal with small but noisy
trade union groups led
mostly by leftists who con-
sider Zionism a form of ra-
cism and that they are
therefore free to assail it."
He recalled that Leves-
que had commented on the
issue when "Ici Quebec" a
French-language publica-
tion, denounced Israel and
Zionism. The premier re-
marked that while his gov-
ernment "did not support
the line of thought" ex-
pressed in "Ici Quebec,"
"Zionism is a political phi-
losophy and people feel free
to criticize it."
Blank also said that the
Arabs have the impres-
sion of "popular support
in Quebec, but that sup-
port is minimal." He
added the Quebec gov-
ernment could not come
out too strongly against
leftists supporting the
anti-Zionist view because
the trade unions were an
important part of the
Levesque electoral base.
Morin said he considered
the Al Estour editorial a
warning to the Clark gov-
ernment and one "not ad-
dressed" to the Quebec gov-
ernment. Morin dismissed
the Amman newspaper
stand as an editorialist vie-
wpoint "and nothing more."
to Israel and a Junior Di-
vision blood bank.
Our liaison program, in
which members partici-
pate in board meetings of
Federation agencies, un-
ites us with one genera-
tion. Our schools and
youth committee, which
provides speakers to
educate religious school
students and youth
groups to the needs of the
Jewish Welfare Federa-
tion and Israel, unites us
with another generation.
The Junior Division may
be a diverse group, but we
are in accord with the need
for a strong community and
support for Israel and Jews
worldwide. Perhaps there is
more we could be doing to
broaden our base of partici-
pants. Perhaps there is
more we should be doing to
instill a love for Judaic val-
ues and tradition. Never-
theless, I believe that the
Junior Divison is a signific-
ant and positive force in the
lives of its members and, as-
suredly, in the community.
Your children
could save a
life, with a little
help from you
and your
telephone.
Michigan Bell
If you have children at home, would
they know who to call in case of a fire,
accident or sudden illness? Be sure you
have listed near your phone the
numbers of your doctor, hospital,
poison control, police, fire department
and other emergency numbers. Show
your children how to find those
numbers, how to dial them (if they don't
already know), how to call the operator;
let them know if 911 can be dialed for
fire, medical or police help in your area.
Write down your home address near
these numbers, too, so your children or
your baby-sitter can give it to people
who need to find your home in a hurry. -
(But, for safety's sake, you should
instruct them not to give your address
or other information to strangers on the
phone.) Your telephone can be a
lifesaving help in an emergency. Teach
your children how to use it for their
protection and yours.
Michigan Bell . . . people who enjoy serving people.
DETROIT EDISON OFFERS EIGHT IMPORTANT
TIPS TO HELP YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR
AIR CONDITIONER THIS SUMMER.
Fortunately, Detroit Edison customers have
plenty of electric power available. Now and in
the future. It's the result of planning, develop-
ment and investment and the fact that over 84
percent of Detroit Edison's power is generated
1
Pull down shades and close
draperies to keep out the
hot sun.
Keep your air conditioner
on a moderate setting.
When leaving home, set the
temperature higher.
Shade windows from
outside with ventilated
awnings, solar screens,
trees or shrubs.
4
from coal, the nation's most abundant fuel.
The balance is generated from other fossil fuels.
Even so, none of us should waste energy. So
follow these tips and stay cool and comfortable
all summer long.
5
Keep air filter, coils, regis-
ters and return ducts clean.
3
Be careful not to block the
flow of cool air
6
Cool off hot attic at night
with an attic exhaust fan.
KEEPING PLENTY
OF POWER
IN YOUR HANDS
7
Use heat and humidity-
producing appliances —
such as your oven, washer
and dryer — early in the morning
or in the evening.
Detroit
If you're buying a new air
conditioner, you'll save
electricity if you select one
with an energy efficiency rating
(EER) of 8 or higher. The EER is
figured by dividing The BTUs by
the watts.
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Edison