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CARMI M. SLOMOVITZ
Editor and Publisher
ALAN HITSKY
News Editor
Business. Manager
HEIDI PRESS
Associate News Editor
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Sabbath Scriptural Selections
This Sabbath, the eighth day of Sheuat. 5740, the following scriptural selections will be read in our synagogues:
Pentateuchal portion, Exodus 10:1-13:16. Prophetical portion, Jeremiah 46:13-28.
Candle lighting, Friday, Jan. 25, 5:20 p.m.
VOL. LXXVI, No. 21
Page Four
Friday, January 25, 1980
DIASPORA RESPONSIBILITIES
A 111.4 percent inflationary condition evi- The self-sustaining aspect of Israel's role as
dences an oppressive Israeli economic situation an independent state is in no sense denigrated
that must become the concern of that nation's by philanthropy in the sense that aid is expected
friends everywhere. and is provided for the settlement of immig-
Placed in a strategic position because of the rants and as support for the country's univer-
developments that affect that entire area, Is- sities. This is a continuing program and the
rael's economic status could be of great signifi- various agencies — United Jewish Appeal,
cance in world affairs. The nation must remain Jewish National Fund, the Histadrut and
militarily strong. That can only be attained if others — retain cooperative roles that contrib-
its economy is sound. It also demands that the ute to Israel's economic needs.
country should be self-sustaining in its major
Indications that such support is not increas-
functions.
ing naturally causes concern. It is true that
Yet it cannot sustain its vast educational sys-
domestic American Jewish needs, especially the
tem without aid from the outside. It cannot be educational, demand increased assistance.
expected to provide for the continuing settle-
Whatever is provided for the cultural programs,
ment of incoming immigrants, especially those for the settlement of Russian Jews in the United
who are expected to arrive from Russia. States, should not be at Israel's expense.
Thus, the anticipation of a continuing sup-
porting program of philanthropic assistance
The solution is in increased generosity to
from Diaspora Jewry must be realized to the fund-raising efforts like Detroit's Allied Jewish
fullest.
Campaign.
TIMIDITY ON PUBLIC ISSUES
Speaking before the executive committee,of rial, "Minorities at Embassy," made this com-
the National Council of Jewish Women in New ment:
York, Norman Hill, director of the A. Philip
"Some Black Americans hold the ill-formed
Randolph Institute, stated that some Jews are idea that the Arab-Islamic world is some special
too timid when criticizing black supporters of friend or ally of black Americans. The only
the PLO. He said: I don't believe that Jews slaves we know of are currently held by Arab-
should be timid when voicing disagreements Islamics. As for the history of the American
about the PLO. When any black leader or group slave trade, it was Arab-Islamics who captured
embarks on a political course which might very black Africans and sold them to European
well undermine the peace process of the Middle Christians. We find no trace of Jewish partici-
East, while at the same time aiding the PLO, pation orrour holocaust, as they find none on our
the most fanatical enemy of Israel and the part in theirs."
Jewish community, then the Jews have a right,
These assertions are like proclaiming "truth
indeed a responsibility, to disagree."
above all." This is an obligation for all fair-
This is an interesting and timely bit of advice. minded citizens. The points are well taken and
It is interesting to note that a leading black the advice gratefully acknowledged and ac-
newspaper, the Amsterdam News, in an edito- cepted.
`Israel Observed' by Malka
Is Impressive Guide Book
Victor Malka, a French author, has created a most impressive
guide book to Israel.
"Israel Observed" (Oxford University Press) is his very fascinat-
ing portrayal of the country, fully illustrated with black and white
and color photographs of Israel's most impressive places.
Translated from the French by Jean Joss, this volume, was
deisgned by Erwin Spatz.
Commencing with Tel Aviv and the North Coast, proceeding to
the Galilee, devoting to chapters to Jerusalem, taking the traveler to
Judea and Samaria, the Negev and the Red Sea and touring Sinai,
this emerges as a very comprehensive work.
Every sector of importance is covered and the photographs are
credited to a number of able photographers, French and Israeli.
The text accompanying the photographs and guiding the tourist
through Israel is a literary contribution to the story of Israel.
The author has appended to his work a history of Zionism and
therefore Israel's beginnings and the nation's progress.
Many of the areas described especially Sinai and environs, are
thrilling accounts of the ancient linked with the modern.
Victor Malka has added valuably to the growing list of books on
the shelf devoted to guides to Israel. "Israel Observed" is a volume
meriting highest commendations.
THE SOVIET-ARAB LINKS
A Syrian spokesman, addressing fellow who, therefore, cannot accept any approach to a
Arabs from five states and their PLO cohort at peace accord.
their meeting in Damascus, made it a point to
At the Damascus conference at which the
emphasize that Moscow, not the United States, Russian comradeship was emphasized there
is the true friend of the Arabs.
were delegates from Syria, Algeria, Libya,
That there is a link between the Arabs and South Yemen and the PLO ranks. These are the
the Kremlin is a well-known truism in the Mid- countries whence come the most virulent at-
dle East crises. This has become even more ap- tacks on Israel and the most dedicated declara-
parent since the Egyptian-Israeli peace accord tions tantamount to war threats. They are the
which is being attacked by the war-mongering elements to be concerned about, especially with
Arabs whose aim is the destruction of Israel and regard to Russian intrusions in the Middle East.
MIDDLE EAST STRATEGY
As means of sensationalizing the news, there
is a continuing speculation over differences of
views on the question of autonomy in the ter-
' ritories administered by Israel.
v
Which goes to prove that there are the posit-
ive aspects, although they regrettably involve
the military and warlike.
How remarkable that in the area that is most
seriously affected with indifference during
Despite
such negativism,
there is
a consensus
that
both Egypt
and Israel would
cooperate
in world crises there is freedom of expression, an
setting up bases for the U.S. in the event of insistence upon firm discussion of all issues, a
military necessities. Even Saudi Arabia, in as desire
well as
domestic
Perhaps
the
to know
and to problems.
speak out on
world issues
spite of its refusal to join in the peace effort world's ills could be resolved if what is de-
between
Egypt
and U.S.
Israel,
is considered
to
lend aid
to the
in the
event of a likely
crisis manded in Israel in the form of democratic dedi-
cation were applied globally.
involving the USSR.
Jerusalem's Mea Shearim Quarter.