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December 28, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Threats of Russian Encirclement Exposed in Warning of Rising Menace in M.E. Commentary, Page 2 VOL. LXXVI, , No. • 17 THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review Investigator Exposes Anti-Semitism of So-Called U.S. Labor Party of Jewish Events Story on Page 48 Dec. 28, 1979 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $15.00 Per Year: This Issue 35` Seminary Senate Vote Halts Women Ordination Decision Synagogue Council Aids t...…

December 21, 1979 • Page Image 1

…UJA's Message to World Jewry and the Lessons Taught by the Timerman Experiences THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review Commentary, Page 2 Editorial, Page 4 VOL. LXXVI, No. 16 of Jewish Events 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $15.00 Per Year: This Issue 35c Hanuka Greetings to Jewish Communities Everywhere Dec. 21, 1979 Israel's Foes Escalate Roles in Iran's Danger for Hostages Israelis Aiding Asians JERUSALEM...…

December 14, 1979 • Page Image 1

…A Time for Action in Maccabean Spirit: UJA Inaugurates Year of Higher Goals to Assure Haven in Israel for Falashas, Emigres from USSR Detailed reports of important conference decisions on Page 80 Hanuka Message: The Lessons for All Editorial, Page 4 Commentary, Page 2 VOL._ pcxvi , No. 15 THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review ee xn Hanuka Greetings to Jewish Communities of Jewish Events Everywhere Dec. 14, 1979 17515 W. Nine Mile,...…

December 07, 1979 • Page Image 1

…The Iranian Calamity and the Failures Among Nations to Confront Realities THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review Commentary, Page 2 VOL. LXXVI, No. 14 Brotherhood and the Lessons Offered by Challenges of Islamism Current Books to Educate Youth Editorials, Page 4 of Jewish Events 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $15.00 Per Year: This Issue 35c Dec. 7, 1979 Israel Condemns UN's Vote Blasting Camp David Accord N...…

November 30, 1979 • Page Image 1

…A Timely Expose of Terrorism: Why Americans Must Oppose the PLO THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review Commentary, Page 2 VOL. LXXVI, No. 13 Haverim Homes and Aid for the Retarded Respect for Religious Dignity Sensationalized Headlines Editorials, Page 4 of Jewish Events 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $15.00 Per Year: This Issue 35c Nov. 30, 1979 !luso, General Deterioration wooing Risks by Syria Jews By D...…

November 23, 1979 • Page Image 1

…> 9 . 1 • .7 ( 4 . > • I Philip Klutznick to Head U.S. Commerce Department PHILIP KLUTZNICK WASHINGTON (JTA) — President Carter last week nominated Philip M. Klutznick, a Jewish leader of international stature, to be secre- tary of commerce. He will succeed Juanita Kreps, who resigned for per- sonal reasons Nov. 1. Klutznick's anticipated Senate confirmation will make him the second Jewish Cabinet member chosen by President Carter in r...…

November 16, 1979 • Page Image 1

…The Iranian Outrage: The Reactions of the Civilized Society Commentary, Page 2 VOL. LXXVI, No. 11 THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review of Jewish Events 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield Mich. 48075 424-8833 $15.00 Per Year: This Issue 35c Priorities for Youth ACtivities and the Bnai Brith Programming Pragmatism ir. Decisions on World Issues Editorials, Page 4 Nov. 16, 1979 ADL's Report Cites Upsurge in Ku Klux Klan Memberships Su...…

November 09, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Rally for Cambodians Sunday Major Endowment Campaign See Story on Page 8 Reaching Out for the Truth: Three Factors in Black-Jewish Relations Authoritatively Defined Commentary, Page 2 United Jewish Charities - Jewish Welfare Federation Story on Page 10 HE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review of Jewish Events VOL. LXXVI No. 10 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $15.00 Per Year: This Issue 35c Annual Jewish Book Fair...…

November 02, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Leadership for Youth * Nobelists and Merit A Symbol Called Begin THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review Editorials, Page 4 of Jewish Events 80th Anniversary of United Jewish Charities Symbolizes Notable Achievements Story on Page 72 I 4 2L LXXVI, No. 9 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $15.00 Per Year: This Issue 35c Nov. 2, 1979 Burg Will Meet Palestinians After Upbeat Autonomy Talks Major Zionist Conferen...…

October 26, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Winkelman Will Receive Federation's Butzel Award The Jewish Welfare Federation's Fred M. Butzel Memorial Award for distinguished community service will be presented to Stanley J. Winkel- man at the Federation's 53rd annual meeting Nov. 5 at Cong. Bnai David. The award, named for Federation's first president, is considered to be the Detroit Jewish community's highest honor. Winkelman, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Winkel...…

October 19, 1979 • Page Image 1

…TYJC's Anniversary to Be Marked at Federatio Annual Meeting The 60th anniversary of the United Jewish Charities will be celebrated at the annual meeting of the Jewish Welfare Federation, 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at Cong. Bnai David. The dinner meeting pill be preceded by a 6 p.m. reception. United Jewish Charities is the Jewish Welfare Federa- tion's "senior member." It was one of the first organizations of charitable groups in the country. After, .Fede...…

October 12, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Bayard Rustin Exposes PLO Diabolical Role Russia's PLO Training Activities Commentary, Page 2 HE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review of Jewish Events VOL. LXXVI, No. 6 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $15.00 Per Year: This Issue 35c Knowledge and Vigilance, the Community's Provisions for Adult Education Editorial, Page 4 Oct. 12, 1979 American Christians Seeking Vatican Recognition of Israel • Holocaust Group...…

October 05, 1979 • Page Image 1

…d Demagoguery as an Evilly Un-American Injection Into Middle East Peace Efforts HE JEWISH NEWS Commentary, Page 2 Editorial, Page 4 A Weekly Review of Jewish Events VOL. LXXVI, No. 5 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $15.00 Per Year: This Issue 35c _ SUKKOT Greetings to Jewish Communities Everywhere Oct. 5, 1979 . Pope's Peace Plea Welcomed With Invitation to Visit Israel Black-PLO Shuttle Investigation ...…

September 28, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Who Will Do the Atoning? . Probing Errors :I' this -- Turbulent Age Editorial, Page 4 THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review of Jewish Events VOL. LXXVI, No 4 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $15.00 Per Year: This Issue 35c Sept. 28, 1979 aritigb, • YOM KIPPUR 5740 …

September 21, 1979 • Page Image 1

…THE JEWISH NEWS A •ceidN Reticic of Jettish. Events New Year Greetings to Jewish Communities Everywhere VOL. LXXVI, No. 3 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 835, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This Issue 30c Sept. 21, 1979 ;11;tp 7 11 1? ;;;;)1 , !? 4 1115 ;Irrn Int; t.t,p) 3;;);10 ';1N ivtq pi? "11P :YWDP ; 31 (rupri ntn r13on -prm) ri;Ipp r1 ,; a*V7,517114 Blow the great shofar for our freedom to gather our Exiles, and ...…

September 14, 1979 • Page Image 1

…'Hyphenating' Nonsensical Accusations in Drummed-Up Black-Jew Issue THE JEWISH NEWS Commentary, Page 2 A WeekIN Review of Jetuish Events Threat to American Unity • Amity Between Two Factions • The American Spirit Prevails Editorials, Page 4 VOL. LXXVI, No. 2 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This Issue 30c Sept. 14, 1979 `Patient Pace' to Mark Talks; •issues Dividing Arab Mayors By GIL SE...…

September 07, 1979 • Page Image 1

…1979 Chairmen Lead 1980 Allied Campaign DAVID HANDLE MAN Black-White Expose of PLO: No Punches Pulled in Statements by John P. Roche and Bayard Rustin David Handleman and Irving R: Seligman,.who chaired last year's Allied Jewish Campaign - Israel Emergency Fund, were named general chairmen of the 1980 Campaign. Announcement of the appointment was made by Jewish Welfare Federation President George M. Zeltzer Thurs- day at the Detroit Service...…

August 31, 1979 • Page Image 1

…In toil shall you eat . . . all the days of your life. —Genesis 3:17 When you eat the labor of your hands, happy shall you be. —Psalms 128:2 As others toil for me, I must toil for others. —Ecclesiastes 2:20 Blackmail Exposed as Weapon Against Israel by Third World, Arab • and Oil Interests Working Together for a Better America The true right to a country — as to anything else — springs not from polit- ical or court authority, but from wor...…

August 24, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Urgent Appeal Issued for Immediate Payment of Campaign Pledges Black-Jewish Confrontation Inexcusable .. . Resort to Scapegoat Deplorable Commentary, Page 2 Jewish Welfare Federation President George M. Zeltzer and Louis Berry, chairman of Federation's Cash Mobilizatoin Committee, have issued an urgent appeal to Allied Jewish Campaign-Israel Emergency Fund contributors asking for payment of 1979 pledges. The United Jewish Appeal should be t...…

August 17, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Changes in the Jewish Welfare Federation Educational Policies Are Anticipated by Board Approval of Study Commission Report The Board of Governors of the Jewish Welfare Federation has concur- red with a series of recommendations developed by its Jewish Education Study Committee. Central to these is the committee's belief that new patterns in Jewish population, institutional and household distribution and affiliation call for appropriate change...…

August 10, 1979 • Page Image 1

…U.S. Holocaust Commission Places a 'Jewish' Wreath at Babi Yar WASHINGTON (JTA) — A wreath, stating for the first time that Jews had died at Babi Yar, was placed at the Babi Yar Monument in Kiev last Friday by members of President Carter's Commission for the Holocaust. The wreath contained English, Russian, Yiddish and Hebrew inscriptions saying it was from a Presidential commission formed to establish a memorial "to• the catas- trophe that o...…

August 03, 1979 • Page Image 1

…U.S. Congressmen Ask Argentina to Release Jacobo Timerman NEW YORK — Eighteen Congressmen, representing a wide political spectrum, have spoken out in the House of Representatives for freedom for imprisoned Argentine publisher Jacobo Timerman. The bipartisan effort is aimed at "demonstrating the.sin- cere and strong support of the U.S. Congress for Jacobo Timerman, . . . (who is a) champion of the cause of human rights in and outside of . . . ...…

July 27, 1979 • Page Image 1

…t The Agonies of Hitler, Lessons of Holocaust Dr. Gutmann's Reviews on Page 56 Saluting_ Leonard Simons' 75th Birthday Gemilut Hassodim Revitalized The Boat People and the Sins of World War II Jerusalem Employee Served Three Flags - Sholom Aliechem Holiday Stories Book Review, Page 4 Feature on Page 56 THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review of Jewish Events Commentary, Page 2 OLLXXV, No. 21 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mic...…

July 20, 1979 • Page Image 1

…`Crisis in Confidence' as Challenge, to the Nation • Romanian Jewry , and the Decline - of Communities Commentary, Page 2 Critics and Defenders in Middle East Crises, and Resistance to Pressure THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review of Jewish Events Editorials, Page 4 VOL. LXXV No. 20 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This Issue 30c July 20, 1979 _ U.S. Energy Plan Applauded; Oil Crisis -Escalati...…

July 13, 1979 • Page Image 1

…An End to Statute of Limitatio-ns, 'Making Punishment of Nazis a Human Duty - Editorials, Page 4 THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review of Jewish Events Gisi Fleischmann, Martyred Heroine Who Rescued Many Victims of Nazism Conclusion of Joan Campion's Tribute, Page 64 VOL. LXXV, No. 19 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This Issue 30c _ July 13, 1979. cuttling Israel for Energy' Ian Shunned at Cam...…

July 06, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Joan Campion as Champion of Righteousness * * * Children Lead in Obviating Prejudices THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review Commentary, Page 2 The President's Challenging Sermon to All Americans * * * Jerusalem the Capital of Jewish Events Editorials, Page 4 I VOL. LXXV, No. 18 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This Issue 30c July 6, 1979 U.S. Leaders at Hebrew University 'Aissinger as Envoy ...…

June 29, 1979 • Page Image 1

…THE JEWISH NEWS A Single Word Can Be Harmful: Value of Providing Look at the Record A Weekly Review Commentary, Page 2 of Jewish Events VOL. LXXV, No. 17 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This Issue 30c The Settlements and Israel's Leaning on Democratic Procedures The Enigma of USSR and MFN Editorials, Page 4 June 29, 1979 egotiators in Upbeat Mood in Low-Key Autonomy Talks Robert Strau...…

June 22, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Truisms: Spirituality and Persecution as Factors in Survival of the Jews THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review Commentary, Page 2 of Jewish Events Historic Anniversary: Jewish Agency at Fifty Israeli Arabs' Animosity Editorials, Page 4 VOL. LXXV, No. 16 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This Issue 30c June 22, 1979 High Court Halts Alon Moreh Construction for Thirty Days A Jewish Bullfighter...…

June 15, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Jewish Historical Society Marks Its 20th Anniversary United Hebrew Schools Names Rabbi Teller Superintendent Story on Page 14 The USSR Jewish Emigration Trends and the Defections From Israel I * Basic Facts About the Settlements Commentary, Page 2 Story on Page 23 THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review of Jewish Events VOL. LXXV, No. 15 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This Issue 30c Signif...…

June 08, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Canada Reaffirms Moving Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem By MICHAEL SOLOMON OTTAWA (JTA) — Premier Joe Clark said Tuesday at his first press conference that he is fully determined to follow through with his election campaign promise to move Canada's embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem despite the opposition from the U.S. and Arab countries. "I cannot give you a time frame at the moment. We certainly intend to do that. From now on this is th...…

June 01, 1979 • Page Image 1

…The Ten Words, the Message of Feast of Weeks The Faith of Anne Frank THE JEWISH NEWS Editorials, Page 4 A Weekly Review of Jewish Events VOL. LXXV, No.13 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12:00 Per Year: This Issue 30c SHAVUOT Greetings to Jewish Communities Everywhere June 1, 1979 Avacuation of Sinai, Settlers' Distress Affects M.E. Parleys eiDC Aiding Blind Students in Israel TEL AVIV — It all starte...…

May 25, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Chief Communal Obligations: Educational Priorities and Duties to Assist the Retarded Commentary, Page 2 ay morial M THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review of Jewish Events VOL. LXXV, No.12 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This Issue 30c Red Cross and Magen David Adorn: Delay in Welcome, Not a Rejection Isolated Sadat and the Evils of War Threats Editorials, Page 4 May 25, 1979 Israeli - Egyp...…

May 18, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Ironies of History Repeating Themselves The Tragedies in Iran THE JEWISH NEWS Novosti's Distortions About Human Right in U.S., Israel * Limitations Statute Under Scrutiny A Weekly Review Commentary, Page 2 Tracking Down Nazi Criminals Books as Symbols of Good Will of Jewish Events Editorials, Page 4 VOL. LXXV, No. 11 17 515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This Issue 30c . May 18, 1979 Kho...…

May 11, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Iranians Execute Jewish Leader for Zionist Ties Camp Ruth Given to Center as New Day Camp Facility Archbishop Trifa Given Platform on Radio Network See story, Page 5 See story, Page 21 See story, Page 24 The Death Penalty in the Jewish Tradition U.S. Red Cross Policy of Fairness Toward Magen David Adorn of Israel Commentary, Page 2 THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review of Jewish Events VOL. LXXV, No. 10 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Sou...…

May 04, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Central Room, Modernized Kitchen Approved for 10 Mile Center _ .2 The Jewish Welfare Federation Board of Governors has approved the expenditure of about $90,000 for renova- tion and expansion of facilities at the 10 Mile Branch of the Jewish Community Center. Expansion plans include enclosing the atrium in the middle of the building to provide a large room capable of seating 300 persons. At present, the 10 Mile Center's largest room can seat...…

April 27, 1979 • Page Image 1

…The People Israel Lives Happy 31st Birthday, Israel. Israel's Historic Legacies: The Prophecies and the Hope for Peace . THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review Commentary, Page 2 of Jewish Events VOL. LXXV, No. 8 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This Issue 30c Battle for Israel's `Heart' Remembered on State's 31st Anniversary Special Feature Page 56 April 27, 1979 Begin,Yadin Support Capita...…

April 20, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Two Memorials Sunday in Tribute to the Victims of the Holocaust The Detroit area will have two major programs on Sunday in conjunction with international events next week marking Tuesday as Yom Hashoa - Holocaust Remembr- ance Day in Israel and ceremonies and memorial services throughout the U.S. being sparked by the President's Commission on the Holocaust. At noon Sunday, Shaarit Haplaytah (Survivors of the Holocaust) will sponsor their annu...…

April 13, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Closing_April 26 AJC-IEF to End With Rally, Final Telethon The Basic Facts Explaining The Price of Peace' Between Egypt and Israel - Workers in all divisions of the 1979 Allied Jewish Campaign - Israel Emergency Fund are busy contacting prospective con- tributors in anticipation of the Campaign closing April 26. Division chairmen will report on their workers' progess at a report meeting Sunday at the Jewish Community Center. The meeting, t...…

April 06, 1979 • Page Image 1

…The Passover Message: Freedom and Its Obstructions Commentary, Page 2 Editorials, Page 4 VOL. LXXV I No. 5 of Jewish Events A Weekly Review 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This Issue 30c . "Every person in every generation must regard himself as having been personally freed from Egypt . . . It was not only ovr firthers thut the Holy One, blessed be He, re- deemed, but ourselves also did He...…

March 30, 1979 • Page Image 1

…A Preamble to Peace: To Bring to an End the State of War Communists and Arabs in Israel's Knesset Prove Nation's Democratic Role HE JEWISH NEWS (-3ommentary, Page 2 A Weekly Review Peace and Its Complications, the Dreams of the Free World f Jewish Events Editorials, Page 4 ■■ • VOL. LXXV, No. 4 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This Issue 30c March 30, 1979 U.S. Egyptian - Israeli Eff...…

March 23, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Allied Jewish Campaign Generosity Marks Community's Message of Cheer to Israelis $13,400,000 in Contributions, $4,500,000 for 'Project Renewal' Inaugurate Current Solicitations Transformed into a demonstration of gratitude for the developing peace agreements between Israel and Egypt, the opening dinner of the 1979 Allied Jewish Campaign served, by expressions of generosity, as a message to the people of Israel that this community retains its...…

March 16, 1979 • Page Image 1

…- In Anticipation of Pact to Be Signed - Next Week in Jerusalem, Cairo and Washington The Historic Development: Jimmy Carter the Hero in Israel-Egypt Peace Accord Commentary, Page 2 THE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review of Jewish Events In an Era of Peace in the Middle East: The Urgency of Arab Amity Editorial, Page 4 1979 VOL. LXXV, No. 2 .17515 W. Nine Mile, - 'Suite 865, SouVield,_ Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This IsSue 30c Marc...…

March 09, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Purim Enigma in the Image of `Modernized' Persia Diplomacy Tested in Current CrisiS THE JEWISH NEWS VOL. LXXV, NO. 1 of Jewish Events A Weekly Review Editorials, Page 4 PURIM Greetings to Jewish Communities Everywhere • 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This Issue 30. March 9, 1979 Carter in Knesset on Monday; President Trekking for Peace PURIM 5739 TEL AVIV (JTA) = President Carter h...…

March 02, 1979 • Page Image 1

…The Iranian Jews .. . Their Apologetics The Carters In Our Lives THE JEWISH NEWS Commentary, Page 2 A Weekly Review of Jewish Events Are World Crises Beckoning to Middle Ages? Israel Won't Be Kicked Around Editorials, Page 4 VOL. LXXIV, No. 26 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This Issue 30c March 2, 1979 arter's Invitation Vindicates israers Peace Talk Rejection French Jew's Shop Rippe...…

February 23, 1979 • Page Image 1

…t ' The Shocking Irresponsibility of Condoning Libel About Tortures in Israel THE JEWISH NEWS Commentary, Page 2 of Jewish Events A Weekly Review Brotherhood in an Era of Evil Learning from the Past in Massive Crises - in Iran Editorials, Page 4 VOL. LXXIV, No. 25 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This Issue 30c Feb. 23, 1979 03 Americans Give Up Seats . to Save Last Israelis in Iran ...…

February 16, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Important Lesson From the Media: When Insistence on Facts Establishes Truth THE JEWISH NEWS Commentary, Page 2 A Weekly Review of Jewish Events Second Camp David in Offing Lessons of Nazism and the Inerasable Past Editorials, Page 4 - VOL. LXXIV, No. 24 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 424-8833 $12.00 Per Year: This Issue 30 Feb. 16, 1979 Savon's Plea to Iran's Jews: 'At Least Send the Children' Dayan PLO State...…

February 09, 1979 • Page Image 1

…New Mideast Peace Talks Expected Soon But U.S. Favors Egypt • WASHINGTON (JTA) — The State Department confirmed Tuesday that the U.S. has invited Israel and Egypt to a new round of high-level talks in an effort to resume the peace treaty negotiations that have been deadlocked since November. The State De- partment's chief spokesman, Hodding Carter, said the invitation was for a meeting "in the near future." Presumably it was extended by Pres...…

February 02, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Romania Chief Rabbi Demands Extradition of Michigan's Valerian Trifa for '41 Pogrom BUCHAREST (JTA) — Romanian Chief Rabbi Moses Rosen called for the extradition to Romania of the two men allegedly responsible for the January 1941 massacre of Bucharest's Jewish community. The two are Bishop Valerian Trifa who now lives in Grass Lake, Mich., and Father Vasile Boldeanu who is in Paris. The call was launched last week during a memorial service ...…

January 26, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Israeli Consul Is Abducted, Tourists Harassed in South America WASHINGTON (JTA) — The kidnapping at gunpoint a week ago of Ernesto Liebes, honorary consul general for Israel in El Salvador, now appears to be politically moti- vated, according to knowledgeable Salvadorean and American sources. Radio station Y Su in San Salvador on Monday broadcast that it had received a manifesto from the "Armed Forces of National Resistance" (FARN) which The...…

January 19, 1979 • Page Image 1

…Cambridge University Is Seeking Funds in U.S. to Preserve Taylor-Schechter Geniza Collection WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Friends of Cambridge University will seek funds in the U.S. this year to help preserve and restore one of the world's most precious collections of early Hebrew manuscript material and Judaica, the famous Taylor- Schechter Geniza Collection at Cambridge, England. The collection was recovered in 1896-97 from the "geniza" ...…

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