Books Guide Travelers In 'Jewish' Europe SOL H. MARSHALL Special to The Jewish News I f 5747 is your year for traveling in Europe, you can gather volumes of in- formation about Jewish life there. Congregations, Jewish federations and Jewish cen- ters can provide lists of their counterparts overseas. And two new books also may be of assistance. Guide to Jewish Europe, Western Europe Edition, by Asher Israelowitz (Asher Publications), packs hundreds of important and interesting facts into a little more than 200 pages. Although it lists concentration camps and cemeteries, the total effect is upbeat, because it offers many opportunities for a good time. Nineteen countries are covered with the usual in- formation -- synagogues and centers, kosher restaurants and hotels, old and new landmarks and community agencies. In addition, there are local telephone numbers, inter-city railroad timetables and, of all things, locations of American Express offices. For younger folks, youth hostels and Israeli folk dance centers are listed. Also included are a perpetual Sabbath candlelighting timetable and the location of ritual baths. Most city and nation sec- tions begin with a short his- tory of the Jews there, point- ing out how they have been part of the culture for hun- dreds of years. Maps and photos add to the value of the book. Israelowitz is a practic- ing architect and professional photographer, so he has an eye for visuals that will be. helpful. NIV kiV. GNEIHE GO ANA\ V\F_IGNIEN5 ANOOG 1.0ENTIA\(, 1HE GNING IV\Al 1/NEEP5 FOC; A VUU... YEAS • • • Not found in most other travel guides are the book's advertisements of interest to Orthodox travelers, including a kosher tour service and kosher hotels and restaurants in major cities. THE JEWISH NEWS Jewish London, by Linda Zeff (Piatkus Books), was born when a group of Ameri- can Jewish friends asked Zeff to show them the Jewish highlights of London. They had heard of the Jewish Museum and Bloom's Restau- rant, but little else. Zeff turned to research to familiarize herself with Jewish London. She knew that Jews have lived in Great Not found in most guides are advertisements of interest to Orthodox travelers. Subscription Order Form SPECIAL CHANUKAH RATES $21.00 for the first one-year subscription. (your own or gift) $19.00 for each additional new one-year gift subscription Please odd $2.00 for our-of-state subscriptions Your Name Street Britain since 1066 and that more than 250,000 Jews re- side in the British capital. City Zip ❑ Start a new subscription in my name She discovered the exist- ence of community centers, communal agencies, restau- rants, bakeries, butchers and congregations of all denomi- nations. There also are youth clubs, social groups, cultural societies, country clubs, Anglo-Jewish publications, book stores, all levels of edu- cational programs and numerous landmarks. Everybody knows that the English spoken by Americans and British varies. So don't be surprised to see the world "beigel." And of course, you'll understand that a "salt beef on rye" is a corned beef sandwich. State Enter the Following Chanukah Gift Subscriptions at Special Chanukah Savings To Street City State Zip State Zip Gift card to read "From To Street City Gift card to read "From JTAI WZNPS I enclose $ Former Prime Minister Menachem Begin leaves a memorial service at the Mount of Olives cemetery for his wife Aliza, who died four years ago. The service was attended by Begin's two daughters, Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir and his wife, cabinet ministers, Knesset members and family friends. to cover subscriptions THE JEWISH NEWS 20300 CIVIC CENTER DR., SUITE 240 SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN 48076-4138 354-6060 125,