Ancient tradition meets the needs of a modern world. Lester Hurwitz, of Toronto, Ont.; two grandchildren. Interment, Sharon, Mass. WSU Professor Jacob Hurwitz Jacob Isaac Hurwitz, pro- fessor emeritus at Wayne State University, died Jan. 17 at age 76. A graduate of Boston Hebrew Teachers' College, Dr. Hurwitz earned bachelor's and master's degrees at Boston University and his doctorate work at the Univer- sity of Michigan. He taught at the University of Pitt- sburgh, Harvard College, Boston University and New York University, and for 19 years at the School of Social Work at Wayne State University. He was a volunteer consul- tant to the Ecumenical In- stitute for Jewish-Christian Studies and a board member of the Zionist Organization of America — Detroit District. Dr. Hurwitz, who resided in Birmingham, was a first lieutenant in the Medical Ad- ministrative Officers' Corps. during World War II and was a lifetime member of Disabl- ed American Veterans. During the last two years of his life, he studied Talmud with Rabbi Shmuel Irons. Dr. Hurwitz leaves his wife, Dr. Lillian; children, Michael of Greenfield, Mass., Robert of Ely, Minn., Paul and Rosanne Hurwitz, of Silver Spring, Md.; sister, Esther Boyar of Sharon, Mass.; brother, Norma Hudosh, Zionist Volunteer Norma T. Lewis Hudosh, of Southfield, died Jan. 22. Mrs. Hudosh was a member of Zionist Organization of America and a treasurer of Zionist Organization Detroit District, a member of B'nai B'rith, Sisterhood of Shaarey Zedek, Hadassah and a life member of the United Hebrew Schools. She leaves nieces and nephews, Mrs. Harry (Nadine) Shaberman, Mrs. Arthur (Marion) Feldman, Mr. Mor- ton Lewis, Mrs. Robert (Bryna) Frank, Mrs. Larry (Marlene) White and Mr. Sheldon Lewis. Joseph Weiss, Jr., Detroit Attorney Joseph M. Weiss, Jr., 85, of Southfield, died Jan. 20. Mr. Weiss graduated from the University of Michigan and its Law School and was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1927. He was a member of B'nai B'rith Barristers. He leaves his son, Michael of Southfield; sisters and brother-in-law, Bertha and Benjamin Siegel of New York City and Sylvia Baer of Far- mington Hills. N EWS I Red Cross Beefs Up Mideast Coverage Geneva (JTA) — In an- ticipation of hostilities in the Persian Gulf, the Geneva- based International Com- mittee for the Red Cross has enlarged its delegations throughout the Middle East and has additional personnel on standby. The organization is also making preparations to care for civilian refugees and is reminding all potential combatants of their obliga- tions under the Geneva Conventions and interna- tional humanitarian law. The ICRC is working in close cooperation with the League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and na- tional Red Cross and Red Crescent societies. The Red Crescent is the equivalent of the Red Cross in Moslem countries. The ICRC has never rec- ognized its Israeli counter- part, the Magen David Adorn. But a spokesman, Gabriel de Monmollin, told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency that the Red Cross is also working in close contact with the MIA. It has 77 delegates deployed in the region, ready for emergencies in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Israel and the Israeli-administered ter- ritories. Plans have been made to deploy nine mobile medical teams in the event of a con- flict. Fifty additional delegates are standing by and another 50 can be mobilized rapidly. Medical and other relief supplies have been stockpil- ed in the Middle East and Europe. Two ICRC transport aircraft are ready for takeoff. The ICRC plans to set up reception camps with a com- bined capacity for 300,000 to accommodate war refugees. It is already running three camps in Jordan with a capacity of 40,000. Alan H .D orfman Funeral Direction To follow Jewish law, philosophy and tradition, Jewish funerals should be dignified, religious, and modest. Years ago, there was a brief psalm service in the deceased's home and the major service was graveside. Today graveside funeral services are preferred by approximately 1/3 of our Jewish community, increasing in number each year. Gravesides are less drawn out, less stressful, eliminate the dangerous procession and offer the comfort and respect of friends and relatives standing shoulder to shoulder fulfilling the mitzvah of accompanying the deceased to the final resting place. Many cemeteries also have beautiful chapels on the grounds for small or large services. The Alan H. Dorfman Funeral Direction offers the best of both worlds. Other funeral homes charge the same price for gravesides as costly funeral chapel services. We offer dignified, professional service at considerable savings. We carry quality, crafted burial caskets also at substantially lower prices than other funeral establishments. We enable families to save up to $1,000 or more on graveside services. In addition, arrangements are made in the comfort and convenience of your own home. We personally and professionally handle every detail allowing you time to care for yourself and your loved ones. The deceased is handled with strict adherence to Halachah and with the utmost respect and reverence. "I have served the Jewish community for almost 114 of a century, personally handling the funeral needs of over 2,000 Detroit area families." The Alan H. Dorfman Funeral Direc- tion is now serving the entire Jewish community with dignity, sanctity and modesty. Alternative synagogue and temple services offered; Pre-need funeral arrangements are available. 3924 West Twelve Mile Road Berkley, MI 48072 :. i 1 11 I 1 Ifmr ■ N Phone (313) 5464700 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 125