48 Friday, June 25, 1982 In the light of eternity we shall see that what we de- sired would have been fatal THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS to us, and that what we would have avoided was es- sential to our well-being. Russian, U.S. Wife Reunited CHICAGO — Andrei Frolov, who with his Ameri- can wife staged a hunger strike to pressure Soviet of- ficials to allow him to emi- grate, arrived in Chicago Sunday where he was re- united with his wife. Morning America" program Wednesday morning, Mrs. Frolov said she sued the Soviet government to allow her husband to emigrate. She said her attorney, a pro- fessor of international law at Northwestern Univer- sity, helped her prepare the suit. Asked what he wanted to do when he came to the U.S., Frolov said he wanted to be a cowboy "because cowboys are free." The couple met when Mrs. Frolov was in Moscow, where she studied Russian history. The couple married a year ago in Moscow. Speaking on the "Good * * Detroiters Aid Refusniks Delivered by tuxe messengers. Party decorating and special events. Joel Gershenson, co- chairman of the Detroit Soviet Jewry Committee of the Jewish Community Council, and head of the DSJC's package program, announced that the DSJC has recently sent packages of new clothing to six long- term refusniks. The refusniks are: Oskar Mendeleev of Moscow, Boris Dekhovich of Vinnista, Lev noonatics 855-3355 VISA MASTERCHARGE Detroit Area Retail Kosher Meat Dealers Assoc. These specials prevail at all member markets of the Detroit Area Retail Kosher Meat Dealers Assoc. Look for this emblem, it is your assur- ance of the finest of kosher meats and poultry. All meats and poultry sold in member markets are slaughtered under the supervision of a recognized orthodox rabbinical organization. Starting Sun., June 27th thru Thurs., July 1st U.S.D.A. Choice CUBED STEAKS $ 27 9 11). Oven Ready BAR-B-Q CHICKENS Furman of Leningrad, Mikhail Kremen of Moscow, Victor Livshitz of Vilnius and Benjamin Bogomolny of Moscow. Gershenson explained that because the refusniks are often dismissed from their places of employment when they apply to emi- grate, they are in difficult financial circumstances, finding menial jobs for low pay, at best. Packages sent from the West provide them with necessities they would otherwise be unable to af- ford. Gershenson noted that Soviet import laws prohibit shipment of used goods, but asked that anyone having. any new clothing to donate should call Beverly Yost at the Jewish Community Council, 962-1880. Books Requested MIAMI — The American Anti-Nazi Association, led by Rabbi Rubin R. Dobin, is collecting books about European communities de- stroyed by the Nazis for do- nation to Isser and. Rae Price Library of Judaica at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Books may be sent to the library in Gainesville, Fla. 32611, or to Rabbi Dobin, POB 6194, Miami Beach, Fla. 33154. 1/2 OFF SUMMER MERCHANDISE "for big beautiful women whose men like to pinch more than an inch" Boris Smolar's- `Between You . . and Me' Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, JTA (Copyright 1982, JTA, Inc.) AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY: In the United States, the American Jewish Historical Society — which is now observing the 90th year of its existence — is the in- stitution which preserves the history of the Jewish com- munity in this country. It collects and records material on the continuous Jewish experience in America since 1654, when the first group of 23 Jewish immigrants, who fled from religious persecution in Brazil, landed in New York, then a Dutch colony known as New Amsterdam. Peter Stuyvesant, the Dutch governor of New Amsterdam, re- fused to permit them to disembark from the small boat' "Sainte Catherine" on which they came, but finally agreed''. to allow them to land under a guarantee that they would not become a burden on the local population. Since then, the Jews have proved themselves not to be a burden but an asset to America. The American Jewish Historical Society carries documentary facts and evidence about all the periods in Jewish history in America. It keeps the flame of Jewish history in this country burning so that the coming genera- tions should know of their rich heritage. It is fostering, in a sense, the continuity of the Jewish community. Its archives are a source of important and original documents, manu- scripts, photos and other material showing the records of Jewish participation in American life in the past and at present. Its membership grows markedly with every year — it is expected to reach -10,000 very soon — and its activities are recognized by the American government as being very beneficial to the nation. A major grant of more than $150,000 was given to the AJHS by the National Endow- ment for the Humanities to construct a travelling exhibi tion of the history of Boston Jewry when Boston celebrated its 350th anniversary. The American Jewish Historical Society stimulates also local Jewish communities in the country to write and publish the history of the Jews in their city. The latest book of local Jewish history has now been published by the Jewish community of Kansas City. The AJHS publishes a very lively scholarly quarterly, "American Jewish History." The $35 annual membership dues include $10 subscription fee for this publication. The income of the AJHS is mostly from membership dues of various categories and contributions to funds for special projects. The headquarters of the AJHS are located in Waltham, Mass. The building houses also the archives and library which are visited by scholars from all over the country seeking material on Jews in America. WITNESSES TO HISTORY: Speaking of American Jewish history, credit must be paid to the Union of Ameri- can Hebrew Congregations which has now published a series of four very interesting soft-cover books "Eyewitnes- ses to American Jewish History," tracing the major events of American Jewish history as witnessed by men and women who lived them. The first volume covers historic events from the Colo- nial period through the Revolution. The second covers the period the German immigration. The third covers the East- ern European immigration. The fourth is devoted to con- temporary Jewish history in America from the period of World War I to today. Their publication is especially timely now when the number of Jewish youths — and American- born Jews in general — seek their ancient roots in this country to strengthen their Jewish identity. Lakers Are Honored by JNF and SARAL4 LAKER . sizes ranging from 36-46 in Blouses, 30-42 in pants, 14 1/2-24 1/2 in Dresses Quality Service — Extra Attention Fashions for the Fuller Figure With A 20% Savings Harvard Row, 11 Mile & Lahser, 354-6161 Mon.-Sat. 10-6, Thurs. till 8 Rabbi Milton Arm of Cong. Beth Achim, center, presents a menora plaque to Harry and Sarah Laker, right, at the Jewish National Fund testimonial dinner at Cong. Shaarey Zedek. Pictured at left is the hon- orees' son, Irving Laker, who was dinner chairman.