26 Friday, March 6, 1981
THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Red Cross Pledges Continued
Support for MDA Recognition
The American Red Cross
supports the admission of
its Israeli counterpart into
the International Red
Cross, attendees at the
weekly Economic Club
luncheon, Monday, at Cobo
Hall, were assured.
Reference was made to
the continued rejection of
the Israel Magen David
Adorn for membership in
the world organization by
Dr. Jerome H. Holland,
chairman of the board of
governors of the American
Red Cross, who was the
guest speaker at the lunch-
SHAAREY ZEDEK CULTURAL COMMISSION
MUSIC APPRECIATION SERIES
Proudly Announces
Two Outstanding Musical Events
TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 10th, 1981 — 8:15 P.M.
THE BRIO TRIO
Brian Schweickhardt, Clarinet
Marcy Chanteaux, Cello
Bernard Katz, Piano
Cantor Chaim Najman, Tenor
In a program of Jewish Chamber and Folk music
TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 11th, 1981 — 8:15 P.M.
MADRIGAL SINGERS
of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Directed by Janet Smarr
In a program of Jewish music of the Diaspora —
From the 12th through the 17th centuries
Both events will take place in the foyer of the
synagogue and are open to the public at no charge.
A STRAIGHT ANSWER
What Is The Relevance Of Purim?
The events of Purim are a profound study of the
nature of G-d's role in history. The first chapter of the
Megillah of Esther records the remarkable eleyation
of an obscure Achashverosh to the most powerful
throne on earth and describes how he came to regret-
fully kill his most favored wife. G-d's instruments of
rescue were appointed for us in the second chapter;
Esther was crowned as queen and Mordechai's dis-
covery of a plot on the King's life was inscribed in the
King's personal diary. The third chapter sees the rise
of Haman, his personal vendetta against Mordechaii,
and his plans for the eventual destruction of Mor-
dechai's people.
According to Talmudic sources (Megillah 11-16),
the rise of Haman in the court of Achashverish and
the near extermination of the Jews was a form of
shock therapy. Our people had become lax in their
observance and had begun to assimilate within the
Persian culture. When Haman's plans were dis-
covered, the Jewish community fasted and prayed
with extraordinary results.
Mordechai found new favor in the eyes of the King
when Achashverish came upon the forgotten account
of Mordechai's loyalty in his diary. Haman was de-
stroyed by Esther's powerful plea for her own life and
for that of her people and Haman was subsequently
hung on the same gallows that he had built for Mor-
dechai. Mordechai was appointed to Haman's former
position, and through his influence and that of
Esther, the Jews were saved.
Our people did not see these as disconnected and
coincidental events. They recognized the hand of G-d
acting on their behalf. They determined to celebrate
this deliverance yearly and to make a renewed com-
mitment to live their lives based upon their heritage.
According to the Talmud (Megillah 14a), their re-
commitment to live their lives based on the goals and
ideals of our Torah was the key to their salvation.
This pattern keeps recurring throughout history
(see Maimonides, Mishnah Torah, Hilchoth Tan-
nioth, Chap. 1). With increased anti-Semitism be-
ginning to emerge in some of our more "civilized"
nations and with the spectre of Arabs using their oil
as a weapon, the message of Purim is still very relev-
ant.
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION, CALL
THE RABBI OR HIS WIFE AFTER
7 PM. AT 968-1268
A Community Service Of The Kollel Institute
eon.
While Magen David
Adorn was not mentioned by
name, the comment, in an-
swer to a question from the
audience, was regarding the
Israeli Red Cross.
Dr. Holland said that
Israel's Red Cross does
have membership in the
League of Red Cross
Societies, but the interna-
tional has not welcomed
Magen David Adorn into
its membership.
This, he said, is beyond
the control of the American
Red - Cross. "But we keep
supporting the application
of Israel into world mem-
bership, and it has the
strong support of our na-
tional president of the
American Red Cross,
George Elsey," Dr. Holland
said. "We have done and
'Will continue to do all in our
power to influence fullest
recognition of the Israel Red
Cross."
Jewish National Fund Purim Appeal
Appeals in synagogues
and temples will be made at
the Megilla reading March
19 and on Purim morning,
March 20.
According to Stollman, an
intensified appeal is made
this year because of new
commitments undertaken
by JNF.
Stollman listed these as
Phillip Stollman, chair-
man of the religious de-
partment of the Jewish Na-
tional Fund, and Ruben H.
Isaacs, president, have is-
sued the annual Purim ap-
peal on behalf of the JNF.
Hamantashen
Class Monday
The Lubavitch Women's
Kashrut Division will spon-
sor a Purim hamantashen-
baking class 1 p.m. Monday
at Cong. Mishkan Israel
Nusach H'Ari-Lubavitch
Center, 14000 W. Nine
Mile, Oak Park.
Aviva Lane will conduct
the class. Participants are
requested to bring an apron
and rolling pin. A nominal
fee will be charged. For
reservations, call Mrs.
Lane, 851-6271.
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PILGITEIIIGE •
TO 1SRPEL
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Give a Gift to
cherish for all time.
Pilgrimage includes:
tour of Israel: stay
at children's camp;
recreational, educational, athletic activities.
The first prayer book for
Rosh Hashana and Yom
Kippur that was published
in the American colonies
was printed in New York in
1761.
Includes a BAR/BAT MITZVAH Reception
in the Old City of Jerusalem and at The Wall.
THE MEMORABLE EVENT OF A LIFETIME
AJC Official to Speak
Here for Detroit Chapter
Marilyn Braveman, di-
rector of education in
American Jewish Commit-
tee's national domestic af-
fairs department, will ad-
dress the Detroit Chapter 8
p.m. March 16 at the United
Hebrew Schools board
room, 21550 W. 12 Mile,
Southfield.
the transfer of the Jewish
population from the Sinai
to the Negev, preparation
of new settlements along
the Egypt-Israel border
and expansion of Jewish
settlements in the Galilee.
For information on fulfil-
ling the mitzva of shalakh
manot through JNF, call its
offices, 557-6644.
For further information, mail, or call today.
Name
As director of education,
Ms. Braveman analyzes is-
sues in public education
such as bi-lingual educa-
tion. Currently organizing a
national coalition for sup-
port of public education, she
is also director of women's
issues for her department.
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Address
State
City
Phone
Zip
WORLD ZIONIST ORGANIZATION
Department of Education & Culture
515 Park Avenue, N.Y.C. 10022
(212) 752-0600 ext. 384/385/386/387
In honor of the
most auspicious
day in the life
of the Jewish
boy and girl-
MARILYN BRAVEMAN
Ms. Braveman will speak
on restructuring taxation,
increasing costs of higher
education, the role of the
courts, church-state issues,
the "Moral Majority," af-
firmative action, the Jewish
aged and maintenance of
Jewish neighborhoods.
Rabbi to Speak
at Interfaith
Forum at Mercy
Rabbi Ernst Conrad of
Temple Kol Ami will par-
ticipate in Mercy College of
Detroit's forum, "Conversa-
tions on Religious Issues in
the `80s," 7:30 p.m. March
16 in the Science Center
Auditorium on the Mercy
College campus.
Rabbi Conrad founded
the temple in 1966. He is
affiliated with the Clinton
Valley Center, the Michi-
gan League of Human Serv-
ices and the Anti-
Defamation League of Bnai
Brith.
The public is invited free
of charge. For details, call
the college, 592-6200.
THE J
BOOK
MITZVAH
with certificate attesting to the
Inscription of the Honoree in the Sefer
Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem
A superbly illustrated volume to be treasured forever containing
descriptions of the traditional ritual objects, a survey of great
figures in Jewish History, a story of Zionism in
A Beautiful Gift
America, an account of how JNF transformed the
land, and a chronicle of Jewish culture and heritage
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CALL THE
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND
27308 SOUTHFIELD ROAD SOUTHFIELD, MICH. 48076
PHONE 557-6644
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