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Sabbath Scriptural Selections
This Sabbath. the 24th day of lyar, 5740, the following scriptural selections will be read in our synagogues:
Pentateuchal portion, Leviticus 25:1-27:34. Prophetical portion, Jeremiah 16:19-17:14.
May 16, Rosh Hodesh Sivan, Numbers 28:1-15.
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Candle lighting, Friday, May 9, 8:21 p.m.
VOL. LXXVII, No. 10
Page Four
Friday, May 9, 1980
AN END TO ANTI-ISRAELI COMMITMENTS
UNSANE TOKEF LESSON
When the record of exchanges of views on
clusion of such an idea in the outrageous March
vital issues affecting Israel's security will be
1 United Nations Security Council resolution
fully recorded, the true aspect of conflicts, even
poses the pressing problem.
between the United Sates and her best friend,
Fortunately, the antagonistic Jerusalem idea
Israel, will be not only revealing but perhaps
was abandoned at Camp David., thanks to the
also in many respects shocking.
alertness of the Israeli spokesmen. It is only a
Much of what occurred at Camp David, and
bit heartening that President Carter should
the subsequent disputes, including the
have reduced the March 1 resolution's effects
argumentative that evolved out of the horrible
with an apology.
March 1 resolution adopted by the UN Security
There nevertheless remains the duty to de-
Council, remain hidden in official records. Even
mand an explanation from the United States
the disavowal of the March 1 resolution is not
leadership, from President Carter, from White
sufficient to allay fears and concerns.
House and State Department: Does the sense of
One incident just made known deserves spe- the American spokesmen under President Car-
cial attention. The Jewish Post and Opinion
ter's leadership continue to be the idea em-
published a most interesting story in which it bodied in the March 1 resolution? Is there a U.S.
quoted Hart Hasten, president of the Bnai commitment on the question of Jerusalem to
Torah Congregation of Indianapolis who told Israel's enemies, to the Arab states in their aim
about an interesting incident:
to undermine Israel's existence?
"The President asked Begin to give some
Indeed, is there a U.S. commitment that East
thought to the problem of Jerusalem, but not
Jerusalem
should be declared occupied territory
give him an immediate answer. 'Think about it
which Israel will be asked to abandon?
and sleep over it,' Hasten said Carter told Be-
With the approach of the Republican and
gin.
"Mr. Begin politely turned down the sugges- Democratic conventions, in Detroit and in New
tion, and told Mr. Carter about an incident in York, it is anticipated that both parties will
Jewish history well-known to those who recite have platform planks for a safe Israel with
the Unesane prayer on the High Holidays, and Jerusalem as her capital. There must be a re-
its 10th Century author, Rabbi Amnon of newal of efforts to guarantee that such pledges
will be adhered to.
Mayence, Germany.
The Bishop of Mayence, Begin told Carter,
In the interim it becomes obligatory to de-
had been pressuring Rabbi Amnon to convert mand that if there are commitments which lead
for years and at a moment of weakness the rabbi
to Israel's destruction they must be obliterated.
offered to think about it and return with an There must be an erasing of all semblances of
answer in three days. The rabbi immediately injustice on that score. The lesson drawn by
regretted this lapse and when the three days
Menahem Begin for Jimmy Carter from the
were up did not return to the cathedral.
Holy Day liturgy should stand in good stead in
"The bishop's men then brought him to face
assuring justice for Israel.
the irate bishop who turned down the rabbi's
plea to have his tongue, which betrayed him, cut
GENEROSITY
out. Instead the bishop ordered his legs and
arms cut off because they had not brought him
CONFIRMED
to him at the end of the three days.
"Begin then completed the story, well-known
No matter how the terms might have been
to most Jews, how at Rosh Hashana, the rabbi,
who incidentally was a member of a wealthy minimized when facing issues calling for aid to
family, asked to be brought to the synagogue major causes, the fact is that inflation, reces-
and as the Musaf was about to be recited, re- sion, a measure of depression were all defied
during the Allied Jewish Campaign that just
quested to recite a prayer, which to this day is
read in all congregations. After he finished, he came to a close.
The generosity recorded is a tribute to tradi-
dropped dead.
"Hasten said the President did not bring up tions which have made Detroit Jewry a leader
in philanthropic endeavors.
the subject of Jerusalem again."
By exceeding the amount contributed last
In this tragic period in world history, with the
tragic effects on the United States, it is mandat- year, Metropolitan Detroit Jewry sent forth
ory that good will should be implanted in all word to the agencies supported in the drive, to
hearts, that anything suggesting divisiveness Israel and her educational and social agencies
assisted by this Campaign's funds, that there
should be rejected.
Nevertheless, there is need for lessons for will be no letdown in Detroit Jewry philan-
American leaders not to succumb to the tempta- thropic zeal.
A success for the current year was vital in
tions of appeasing those who, with oil as an
instrument that could cause great harm to Is- future planning. The selection of new leaders
rael, may be pressuring the United States into for 1981 had to be accompanied by assurances to
the 'oncoming Campaign organization that this
unfriendly acts.
The suggestions that were made during the community will support them in all their labors.
This is how continuity works, and by meeting
Camp David negotiations that a peace pact
must include submission to the demand that the tests Detroit Jewry retains a place of dignity
Israel abandon Jerusalem and the eventual in- in the total . American Jewish community.
Reminder of Czarist Pogroms
in Story of Journey to U.S.
Transfer from persecution to freedom, the experiences of suffer-
ers from Czarist persecutions and the search for freedom as immig-
rants from Russia to the United States, are related in the reminis-
cences about the Old World in a definitive story for young readers.
The exOriences narrated in "Dvora's Journey" (Holt, Rinehart and
Winston) by Marge Blaine provide interesting reading for elder
readers as well. It is appropriately illustrated by Gabriel Lisowski.
Pogrom fears are described as the story commences, with the
narrator's search for shelter from impending dangers. The horrors of
an age when Jewish life was imperiled are reconstructed in the
memories of youth who were witnesses in the drama of one of the most
tragic periods in Jewish history.
It is the journey to the land of freedom, the preparatory problems,
the attainment of the hope to be free and to erase the agonies of the
past that combine to make a children's story an avenue for recalling
sufferings of the past while welcoming the glory of a new life in a new
land.
A young, 12 1/2-year-old girl and her family are the media for the
description of the experience that revives so many memories.
It is an old story well-told about the crossing of borders escaping
from Russia, life in temporary camps, dependence upon relatives in
America to assist in the emigration process. The reality of the theme
makes "Dvora's Journey" an impressive account of life retained by the
hope of America offering asylum for the oppressed.
Kafka's Noteworthy Letters
"Letters to Friends, Family and Editors" by Franz Kafka appears
in another paperbacked edition of the collected writings which have
been the subjects of numerous discussions as well as resumes of the
life, activities and literary contributions of the eminent classicist.
This Schocken work, which has best-selling qualities, is based on
the work published by Max Brod in 1958.
Published by Schocken as the translation of the "Briefe," the
large volume was reprinted in 1967 and 1977.
The Kafka letters to his family revives interest in the Kafka
works which have excited one generation and have come down to
another generation among the great contributions that echoed a
turbulent age. •
A chronological record of Kafka's life and works holds spec'
significance in this volume for the student of modern literature.
Sharriosh's Hebrew Stories
in English Translations
"My Sister the Bride," the title of one of the 15 short stories in his
new book, has been given as the title of a new volume of narratives by
Amnon Shamos.h.
Published in Israel by Masada Press, the stories are presented
here in an accurate translation by Judy Levi. The collected stories
were edited by Yael Lotan.
A variety of subjects is touched upon in these stories by the Israeli
Hebrew writer. Experiences in Israel during the many critical periods
in history, impressions of travels, personalities, family reactions, are
among the many impressions incorporated in the author's evaluative
tales.