12 Friday, December 11, 1981 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Germany Cites Israeli Scientist BONN — Harry Z. Tabor, a pioneer in the develop- ment of solar energy in Is- rael, has been awarded the 1981 Alfred Krupp von Bohlen and Halbach Prize for energy research. Tabor will share the 500,000 DM (about $220,000) prize with three scientists from the United States and one scientist from France. There's only NE choice to make for all your diamond needs. Our diamond expertise and absolute integrity are your assurance of the finest in diamond values anywhere. Our vast inventory of diamonds is always available to fill your requirements. Buy DIRECT from the IMPORTER SE OUZ.<*t7A- PleeiNtlb- People For (1Tveh:) 5Diamond Years A fine Selection of Jewelry Expert Watch & Jewelry Repairing Jewelry & Diamond Appraisors 30555 SOUTHFIELD RD., CONGRESS BLDG. SUITE 100, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN VISA One block south of 13 Mole Road • 645-9200 1111 Tax Advantages for 1981 Donations The Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 contains provisions that will affect the after-tax cost of con- tributions to the Allied Jewish Campaign-Israel Emergency Fund and other charities after Dec. 31, said Louis Berry, chairman of the Jewish Welfare Federa- tion's Cash Mobilization Committee. Generally speaking, he said charitable gifts made this year will generate gre- ater tax savings at all in- come levels than those made beginning next year and beyond. He explained that for an individual in the highest tax bracket, the after-tax cost of a cash gift to charity in 1981 (when the highest tax rate is 70 percent) is only 30 cents for every dol- lar contributed. The after- tax cost of a cash gift in 1982, when the highest tax rate will be 50 percent, will be 50 cents for every dollar contributed. Jay M. Kogan and Joel D. Tauber, 1982 Cam- paign general chairmen, agreed that contributors will save money on their income tax by making cash payments to Cam- paign before the end of 1981. "Individuals will benefit most under the existing tax law if, prior to Dec. 31, they pay off any remaining ba- lances on their 1981 or pre- FANTASTIC HOLIDAY SPECIALS 50% OFF ENTIRE INVENTORY OF PRESCRIPTION FRAMES (INCLUDING DESIGNER STYLES) EXTRA SPECIAL! $3995 FOR COMPLETE PAIR OF GLASSES (SINGLE VISION, PLANO -+ or - 4.00 INCLUDES OVERSIZED LENSES AND SOLID TINTING. LIMITED SELECTION) 29107 NORTHWESTERN HWY. (the corner of 12 Mile Rd.) SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN 48034 358 4744 - HOURS: MON, TUES, WED, THURS & FRI 10-6, SAT 10-5 EXAMINATIONS ON THE PREMISES BY APPOINTMENT (By Dr. Barry Bell, Optometrist) OFFER GOOD THRU DECEMBER 24, 1981 vious year's pledges and also if they make an ad- vance payment on their 1982 pledge," said Kogan. Added Tauber, "Of course, a contribution of ap- preciated assets may pro- duce even greater tax be- nefits. The main thing to consider is that, regardless of someone's tax bracket, payment now will offer a better tax savings — and it will give Campaign ur- gently needed funds to meet local and overseas obliga- tions." Federation has joined communities across the na- tion in "Count Up for '81," a United Jewish Appeal prog- ram to collect $310 million in the 1981 UJA community campaign by Dec. 31. "Our failure to provide a timely and adequate flow of cash has forced the Jewish Agency in Is- rael to slash programs and services to the young and elderly and to call a halt to the development of vital settlements in the Galilee and the Negev," said Tauber. "Cash- shortfall also re- sulted in the UJA needing to borrow money at high in- terest rates — debts that must be repaid at the cost of sorely needed programs," Kogan added. Tauber said establish- ment of a charitable fund or trust with Federation dur- ing 1981 also can provide tax savings. "Tax benefits will be maximized by a deduction now," he said, "plus, earn- ings to the fund are tax- exempt and provide addi- tional dollars for charitable giving." Berry said one of the easiest methods of "banking" future charit- able gifts is to make them to a philanthropic fund, which gives the donor an opportunity to create or add to a fund and obtain Ben-Ami's Memoir of Irgun In his new book "Years of Wrath: Days of Glory" (to be released in January by Robert Speller and Sons) Yitzhaq Ben-Ami describes the evolution of Vladimir Zeev Jabotinsky from polit- ical leader to the revolutio- nary who planned to lead armed landings in Palestine in October 1939 and proc- laim a Hebrew government in Jerusalem. As a young student, Yit- shaq Ben-Ami joined the year-old Irgun. He writes of how he coordinated the Ir- gun's "illegal immigration" movement out of Europe from 1937 to 1939. In Vie- nna, in March-April 1938, he met Adolf Eichmann and his Nazi associates. On "Crystal Night," in November 1939, Ben-Ami was on the Danube with hundreds of Jewish immig- rants who successfully broke the British blockade of Palestine. From 1943 to 1945, Ben- Ami served in the United States Army in Europe. There he met survivors of Hitler's extermination. In October 1945, and again in January 1947, he eluded the British police forces and entered Palestine to meet with Menahem Begin who led the Irgun, and with Nathan Yalin- Mor, the leader of Lehi (the Stern Group). Ben-Ami explains why Begin opposed the creation of a "Provisional Hebrew Government" and thus pre- vented a civil war. Population Total JERUSALEM (ZINS) — Israel's population reached 3,968,000 at the beginning of the Jewish year 5742. Some 3,315,000 are Jews and 653,000 non-Jews. During 5741, the Jewish population increased by 49,000, which includes 47,000 births. There were 13,300 new immigrants, a decline of 49 percent from the previous year. tax benefits this year. Suggestions for charita- ble uses, special designa- tions and distributions to the Campaign and other qualified charities may be made at a future time. The chairmen have ad- vised donors to consult with their own legal and tax ad- visers to determine how the new tax law relates to their needs, and how it may be utilized to advantage in charitable giving. 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