lb imply that such views aren't allowable in America is an insult to both the in- telligence of American Jews and a major segment of the Israeli electorate?' It is long overdue that distortion and misrepresenta- tion be replaced with rational dialogue concerning what is and what is not in the best in- terests of the Jewish State and how American Jews can best help to insure the long- term survival of Israel. Kenneth Knoppow Co-Chairman, Mid-East Committee Metro-Detroit NJA Yad Ezra Photo Not Undignified Let me put Hilary Drucker (Letters, "Yad Ezra Photo Was Offensive," March 2) and others at ease who may have felt the photo of a Yad Ezra client may have been un- dignified. The woman in question allowed the photographer to take her pic- ture. We would not have allowed the photo to be used, nor would The Jewish News, unless permission was granted. Out utmost goal is the privacy and confidentiali- ty of those who avail themselves of Yad Ezra. Also, a note of clarification. Yad Ezra is a food pantry, not a food bank. We purchase some of our food from the Food Bank of Oakland Coun- ty, which is a supplier to more than 60 food pantries, soup kitchens and emergency food providers, all contributing to the -fight against hunger. We appreciate the support The Jewish News, the com- munity and many organiza- tions have given us since opening last month. Semitism catches fire? On Jan. 29, 1934, the Times reported that 120,000 Jews were ousted from their jobs. On March 17, 1935, condi- tions of 400,000 German Jews were described as living death. This, just two years after the Times predicted that anti-Semitism was on the ebb in Germany. No one is predicting that anti-Semitism is on the ebb in the Soviet Union. With the number of Jews wishing to leave the Soviet Union, given the current status of the rejection of direct flights to Israel, it would take two years to evacuate all Jews who wish to leave. Must history repeat itself? During Hitler's rise to power, no country would take Jews. The Arabs pressured Great Britain into issuing the infamous "White Paper," de- nying Jews entry into Israel. History here, too, is repeating itself. Arab pressure once again is keeping the ugly gloom of anti-Semitism hover- ing over the heads of another generation of Jews. Both events followed a quota set by the United States. On September 17, 1938, The New York Times reported that U.S. quotas were filled. The rest is history. Let's learn from it. Allen Schwartz Manhattan, N.Y. Let Us Know Letters must be concise, typewritten and double- spaced. Correspondence must include the signa- ture, home address and daytime phone number of the writer. Gary Dembs President, Yad Ezra I LOCAL NEWS I Must History Repeat Itself? Reports from the Soviet Union indicate that the future for Jews in that coun- try is very grim. Jews are threatened on the job and in school. This is not the first time this century that a large Jewish community was threatened in this way. It started the same way in Ger- many in 1933. Although on March 4, 1933, The New York Times predicted that Hitler would abandon his anti- Semitic stand, less than two weeks later the Times reported that Jewish stores were raided. On March 21, 1933, Jews were eliminated from responsible positions. See how quickly anti- Take part in the world of underwater adventure without getting wet. Matzah Factory Plans Set The Jewish Community Center of West Bloomfield and the Bais Chabads of Far- mington Hills and West Bloomfield invite all Jewish day, afternoon and nursery schools, youth groups and families to participate in the annual model matzah bakery March 25-April 1 at the Jewish Community Center. The matzah bakery pro- vides a hands-on experience in matzah baking for all ages and viewing of a video on "A Hand Shumurah Bakery In Action." All participants receive shmurah matzah. For information, call Vivian Freedman, 661-1000, Ext. 269. Choice of stainless steel (shown), steel and gold, or black and gold. Our Series 1000 diver's watch allows you to look like a professional athlete with a minimum of exertion. It's equipped with a unidirectional turning bezel and a screw-in crown that ensures water resistance to 660 feet. Keeping I)ctroitcrs right on time since 1927 THE HOUSE OF Southfield Pontiac Farmington Hills Mt. Clemens Madison Heights Southfield & 12 Mile Telegraph & Voorheis Orchard Lake & 13 Mile Dequindre & 12 Mile 552-0080 333.2263 851.0440 Garfield & Canal 263-7700 541.0808 ■ THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 11