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ZOKEF K'FUFIM. . . A Dialogue.
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By David Lazarus Yis'gadal, v'Yis'kadash, Sh'rae Rabba! ' i But what were You thinking about when You placed such awesome power into the hands of man, / but withheld intelligence and understanding to use the power wisely ? Lord, How long shall the wicked triumph? The delegates of many nations meet, they smile corruptly, and trace their words, In leaden filigree — "Respected colleague" — "Distinguished representative" — they prate, they speak arrogantly, they are suffused with arrogance — arrogance, that inner-rooted attitude which first deceives its host r • before it is reflected outward -'-=•_ in vain attempt to becloud the vision of others; arrogance lies draped upon them ', in oily mockery, like a gossamer-thin, transparent shawl, ovef the configurations of their minds, betraying and proclaiming far more than it shields and hides —
were there indeed no righteous among our remembered six million?
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Why did You harden the heart of Rameses so the Egyptian would not let our People go, go out to freedom, that they might worship You as men worship, and not as slaves?
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We sleep; we stand, we study, we work, our every place, our every privacy, Invaded;l We are tormented with the lice of persecution;
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Lot and his daughters, and his wife fled, she was left as a mountain of salt; some of us fled Europa andleft behind mountains otashes;the horse and his rider who pursued us even to the shores of the Middle Sea,_ and then the navies which harried us across its waves were not thrown into the deeps, but some of us, trusting to rotten rafts sleep eternally in watery silence— Who was our defense attorney? L
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Hear me, 0 Creator! Let us instead be like men on this Earth who may live and love, walk upright pleasantly, in serene warmth, in seji-confldence and dignity;
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but we—we had no Abraham as our advocate to plead for us, to negotiate with You— Could You not find even tea innocent children among the six million ' to earn salvation for them?
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"You shall be like the stars of the heavens"— ' but the stars are unreachable out there in their vast, unassailable, immeasurable void „ of darkness and bitter cold;
You would not let our Father Abraham sacrifice his one son, his Isaac; why did You permit sbc million of our Isaacs to be sacrificed ' by iheNaziobscenity, the Teutonic arrogance? You were willing to forgive the evil cities, Sodom and Gomorra, YOU Wtrc reou? tu fufcgO slaughtering the wicked ones of those cities, • if Abraham could find even ten innocent among them —
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"You shall be like the sands of the seashore" You promised us— and the nations of the world trample upon us, . ' each tide of nation sweeps In over us, \ r engulfing us— ' —receding— only to be followed by another wave: ' -~ ' . • "
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We grope through milienia-iong darknesses; In every generation they rise up against us. ~~~,."-'. , to slay our first-born, our precious ben-yachid, - on altars of vicious, needless wars— — to what end? ,j_
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I try to reconcile all these things— to find logic, to ascertain grandeur, to discern nobility, divinity and I fall back exhausted In my search, baffled in my yearning to learn what You had planned to do; * With ferocious scars yet unhealed from the Nazi's daw* now is prepared for us yet another table, loaded with insult, bedecked with misery, arrogance again anoints us with degradation, , the cup overflows with harvest' of pain and loss;
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Y'he sh'Iama rabba min sh'maya v'chayylm olenu, v'al kol \ Israel — v'imru,Amen!
Upon my People are visited plagues far worse, and in greater number, than You Inflicted upon Barneses—
Behind the Rhine we met a cultured Insect swarm who burned us with his blight, first our possessions -then our dignity then our lives;
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Take away from us ; these terrible blessings of sand and stars, / take our heads out of the Impossible heavens and rescue us from the bottomless plfof roan's hatred, and let us live beneath the beautiful fig tree, as You promised by the mouth of Your prophet; Where arc the mountains to which we may lift our eyes whence comes our help? Oseh Shalom Blm'romav, Huya^aseh shalom! ohenu7 '~; ValkolYisrael— v'lmru.Amenl Baruch Atta, Adonal Elohenu, Melechha'Olam — Zokefk'fufim! Blessed indeed will they be, thosawho are bowed down, when You uplift them..,
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I Feel Attached to the Land, People, to My Roots"
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Betty HiDer Story by Gloria Wagner Photos by Stater Patricia O'Connor
Summer — it's a time of relaxation and recreation after the rigors of our cruel Nebraska winters. Some Oraahans choose the mountainous green of Colorado, and some enjoy sitting under a tree at home or teeing off for the 18th hole. Betty Hilier chose to accompany Dr. Joe Seger, Professor of Art History and Biblical Archeology at UNO, and a small band of dedicated students, patrons and professional people on an archeological dig, in the Israeli Negev desert. • . For a woman accustomed to plumbing, beds with sheets, and other luxuries that we take for granted, Lahav was not quite up to summer camp status. It was hot: desert, dusty, fly infested penetrating hot. It was the same Negev desert sand beat that has been tolerated and trod on for thousands of years before Betty Hilier ever set foot on it. But Lahav was also a cool breeze coming in off of the Mediterranean Sea, and whispering pine trees on the edge of the dig. Next door to the dig was a well established Kibbutz brimming over with beautiful children and blooming flowers,
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Betty was one of several patrons from all over the country who contributed $500 toward the research project, and in turn earned the privilege of spending time at the dig In a
working; capacity. Among other Omahans who came in and out during the six week session were Mrs. C. M. Newman, whose interest proceeds the project itself and has been a driving force behind the project. Federation director Lou Solomon and his wife Marlene came for a day of sightseeing and digging during a meeting in Israel. "The entire project is dependent upon contributions from Universities, and from private contributions," according to Professor Seger, "At least a fourth of our contributions come from Omahans, and of course, all contributions are welcomed," Dr. Seger added. Betty (Mrs. Richard HiUer) has a background in art and has a degree in Fine. Arts from the University of Southern California. She is particularly interested in primitive art stemming from her upbringing in Texaswhere she was exposed to the primitive art of Mexico. Through her association with UNO, she served on the committee created by the late Nick Newman, the National Foundation for Jewish Culture which brought Joe Seger to' Omaha. She is part-time director of the UNO art gallery, and is there daily when not traveling with her husband. It was this association that brought Betty in the summer of 1977 at Lahav, Israel. Life on the dig consisted of rising at 4 a.m. in the cool of dawn when the morning star was shining brightly, a sip of coffee, and a climb to the top of .the dig (approximately one-third of
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a mile up-hill) and work until noon. / "The work is hard — and exciting. The field of excavation is exposed, and studied grain by grain. Each level is identified and articulated. Evidence can be a pot, implements, sherds. Each piece unearthed Is an event — part of an ancient life right out of the Bible," Mrs. Hilier said. "Just picture sweeping the. desert with a toothbrush!" Breakfast would come at 8:30 when all would troop back to camp. Most members returned to dig until noon, although Betty found the heat too intense, and worked in the potting grove in the fir trees washing, sorting and recording those artifacts that others found. The intense desert heat in the afternoon brought about the Israeli version of a siesta. Lying in a hammock strung between two fir trees was a good way to stay still, cool and to nod off so many hours after the 4 a.m. rising. And often the tents were too stifling to enter in the heat of the day. '.-• Evening brought the desert cool air, along with the cocktail hour, dinner and discussion about the archeological finds of the day. Bedtime at 8:30 ending a day full of physical hard work, but also much, much more: There was the feeling of being part of an exciting exploration, the feeling of comraderle that comes with working side by side with others as dedicated as you. "It was a relaxed, cohesive group," says Betty. "Archeology Is a group
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effort. Everyone Is so supportive. It isn't a time for singularity." Betty said, "When I arrived at the dig, SO miles from Jerusalem, I found our settlement on the edge of a pine woods with our tents set up not unlike scenes from MASH. Richard Hitler came up as an observer, not as a participant, over a period of a weekend. He was just in time to help celebrate the fourth of July, and assisted in preparations for that very American holiday in a land thousands of years older than our Independence Day birthday party. Dick says, "I found the dig fascinating in my short observations of it." Dick also mentioned the heat, the winds whipping up quickly Into sudden sand storms, the early magnificent sunrise. "I felt at home at the dig because Betty was there, and also because of my friendship with Joe and Karen Seger." He then returned to the city and continued to tour Israel until Betty was finished at the dig and could Join him. Betty came out of the summer experience. wiser in the ways of archeology, with a deep' desire to return for the next dig year after next. She said, "I have been developing my skill in pottery restoration which I intend to put into use at Lahav." And above all, Betty says, "I can never return to Israel as a tourist. After pulling things from the earth I now relate to Israel in a different way. I feel attached to the land, to the people, and to my roots.
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Yom Ha'atzmaut Program Ready On May 13 and 14, the Omaha Jewish Community will hold a community-wide celebration for the 30th anniversary of the State of Israel. This Yom Ha'atzmaut program will take place at the Jewish Community Center (333 So. 132nd Street). The weekend's festivities will take place from 9 p.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday and continue through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festivities are sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Omaha and coordinated through the Jewish Cultural Arts Council. .,-•• A special Yom Ha'atzmaut committee chaired by Stanley Mitchell and Randl Katelmao has organized a wide selection of activities to appeal to all age groups. The events for the weekend are as follows: Saturday night at 9 p.m., an original Havdalah service will be performed. The Junior Chorus from the three synagogues will each do a selection. The Cantors will also share in the ceremony and narration. Everyone will participate in this short service.
Festive Fireworks Following Havdalah services will be a festive fireworks display. The display will Include a Magen David and Flag of Israel. Immediately after the fireworks there will be an Inter-generational Disco Dance. Dave Wingert - the morning disc-jockey at WOW —wUl be the featured guest. Dave'will play popular and Israeli tunes. He'll also be doing trivial The mood of the celebration will be reflected with decorations. A congratulatory scroll will be on display. Everyone Is invited to sign and send greetings to Israel. On Sunday, an Essay and Poster Contest will take .place. Children In Hebrew School will be writing essays and creating posters relating to Israel's 30th anniversary. A citywide religious school convocation will happen that day. At the convocation, awards will be presented for the Essay and Poster Contest
Lunch will be served Sunday at 11:30 a.m. American and Israeli food will be offered. Decorated sheetcakes offering Mogen Davids on. each piece will be available for the children. Families will receive oranges symbolizing the 2nd largest export of Israel.
Carnival Sunday A carnival will take place on Sunday. There will be numerous booths depicting Israeli themes. Rides will be offered to children from three years of age to fifteen years of age. Children will receive Israeli flags. Some 33 Jewish organizations will aid in constructing this carnival. A special drawing for a Marc Chagall lithograph will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets will be on sale throughout the weekend for $1.00. This fundralslng activity Is a function of the Cultural Arts Council and all monies will go towards further augmenting special events at the Center. Taped messaged from Israel wiii be displayed throughout this event. Short-wave communications with Israel will also be avail-, able. During the weekend products from Israel will be exhibited. These items include food, clothing, Jewelry, coins, books, records, stamps, toys, medals, and archaeological findings. An exhibit of art by contemporary Israeli and Jewish artists will be shown. The pieces are furnished by Regency Galleries of Stamford, Conn. All artwork Is for sale and will be on display in the Center's gallery — Omaha Gallery West.
Big Committee Numerous people have worked on the Yom Ha'atzmaut Committee. Chairing this committee are Stan Mitchell and Randl Katelman. Efrem Bromberg and Gloria Wagner are in charge of the Havdalah Service. "Mar-
Three Cheers Members of the Yom Ha'atzmaut cheering section are from left to right, Andrea and Lisa Goodman, fbur-yearold twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goodman, and Marc Leibowitz, four, son of Drf and Mrs. Michael Lelbowitz. To see why the youngsters were supporting the committee, lookatPagelO. shall Lewis is in charge of the Dance and Norman Sheldon the Carnival. Nurit Gafnl heads the Food Committee. Arlene Goodman, Bobbi Lelbowitz and Jan Fischer are in charge of publicity. . Other Committee people are as follows:
Mary Bursztyn, Todd Kirshenbaum, David Lastraan, Andrea Marcus, Mike Milder, Miriam Oren, Steve Rlekes, Marilyn Warren, Dr. Jim Wax,, Sherry Wetaberg, Rabbi Barry Welnttein and Bob Wolfson. The committee is staffed by Herman Rubin and Cftirad Koller.
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Beth El to Present A Sabbath Pageant '"Havdalah" - A Sabbath Pageant — a cantata for chorus, soloists, orchestra, dancers and narrators, will be performed at Beth El Synagogue on April 29at8:30p.m." This new work, composed by Morton Gold, will be conducted by Arnold Epstein and features an "augmented Beth El choir, junior choir with Cantor Chain) Najman, Rabbi Kenneth Bromberg, soloists dancers, narrators and local musicians. Havdalah, which means "separation" is the eeressony which marks the close of the Sabbath and the beginning of a new week. In Hebrew there is a name for the night the Sabbath ends.— it is Moza'ay Shabbat — literally the departure of the Sabbath. This ritual which says 'farewell' to the Sabbath is recited over wine, spices and a braided Havdalah candle, and celebrates the senses of humankind and the weekly renewal of our creative energies. In the words of the author, the function of Havdalah Is "to drive away sadness and sorrow, gloom and fear". The text of Havdalah was compiled and edited by Cantor Pinchas Spiro of Tlfereth Israel Synagogue, pes Molnes; the. music was composed by Morton Gold, professor of
Arnold Epstein rehearses the adult choir, and a rehearsal of dancers takes place under the direction of Mary Jane Mueller in preparation for "Havdalah". music at Nason College In Maine, as a special commission by Tifereth Israel Synagogue In honor of its 75th anniversary. This local premiere performance of "Havdalah" marks the second time Beth El Synagogue has presented a major work by Morton Gold — the first tune being "Haggadah" a Passover Oratorio in 1976. The Havdalah cantata consists of three sections: Sabbath Reminiscences, Havdalah P r o c e s s i o n a l - A Reluctant Farewell, "Mel-
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AbbiSoshnik Reports from the Sinai On A Four-Day Spring Vacation A burial ground Struggling to overcome my aversion to mornings, I awoke with the gun at 6 a.m. I tossed a few clothes into a small suitcase, rolled up my sleeping bag and with a growing excitement, beaded out of my dorm room. By seven o'clock, 40 students were loading their gear into two buses. If the buses looked less than fit for their scheduled Journey, the driver supervising the packing appeared to have everything well in hand.
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To mount Sinai - The terrain on the second day was no easier, a s we made our way towards the mountain which historians believe is Mount Sinai. But our driver, an Israeli called Hetzroni, kept our spirits up with tales of the desert. By the end of the day he was everybody's hero. We arrived at the'base of the mountain just before dark and we all dug Into our bags for more laycrsof clothing. <
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(he trip, itaJUttte bizarre, i v The monastery was; at one time under siege for i w y e a r s . When the monks started running out of space for burial grounds, they Initiated a rather unique process. After a suitable amount of time for decomposition they dug up the remaining bones and placed them in several underground bins, one for skulls, one for arms and legs, and so forth.
It didn't take long for the sheer Insanity of Jthe situation to set JnJVhat were wejdojng o_n__ : Unusus! D.'spiay It was spring vacation, and the Ifebre^v 'guald1iuly7An^wHat^yere^viregdmgt6da¥ d1ily7A^~Ht^y^i'd:~t6~'d¥* University in Jerusalem offered its foreign for example a band of Bedouhlns swooped Further exploration of the grounds led to students the chance to tour the Sinai Desert. down on us? Between giggling and scaring another rather unusual display. Rounding one In the two years in which J had been living in each other with imaginary sounds the hour of the more deserted stone walls I came upon While mast of us huddled together for Israel, the Sinai was about the only place I passed all too quickly till it was time for the a scraggly bush, barely alive, growing out of warmth, Hetzroni led a small group in search ; .. last shift of the morning.. . had not seen yet. the fortress. A sign next to it proclaimed of firewood. Wood was scarce in the area but "THE BURNING BUSH," in English only, _ Sevcral[of ua weighed the virtues of cllmbHetzroni. ever creative, ' s o j w d j h s jHgbJsm,: a y w a s j h e roughest, as_-W£. are Americans really that gullible? withlseverai tires which had been deserted in Tng ifie mbunfafri" in ani hour; and crawling drove over bumpy terrain stopping only long The fourth day of the trip we arrived at the last war. And, so, the "camptire" was back into the bus to sleep. In true "unlsraeli" enough to eat lunch. By evening we had Sharm-El-Sheikh at the base of the desert. I born..,.... • .: -. form, we went to sleep. ; ... -.. _ reached the site of King Farouk's summer can only judge that the Israeli's great love for We were all cold enough to get past the borne.' . We were gently awakened several hours the location lies in its strategic value rather noxious odor^and a unified wave of contentAs the wind whistled through my sleeping later as Hetzroni took off and the luggage in than its beauty. It wasn't unpleasant, just ment passed over all of us. •••'••'•' ' bag all night I came to understand the wisthe bus started flying all around us. It still antl-climactlc. My complacency was shattered when I dom of only using the site in the summertime! beat climbing the mountain... , / , • On the last day of the trip we drove down to was informed that I was to be on guard duty When the sun finally rose the next morning I Hetzroni's destination was the monastery what Is actually the southernmost tip of the from £ 4 ojclock in the morning. It was II p.m. was relieved to have a legitimate reason to of Santa Katerlna on the other side of the Sinai. Lush trees grew out of the water and =*'hssrf rscsivBc! the news HIK! knowing g tSiat mountain. We arrived just a s the grrain w a s l Ktheussngs of purple jellyfish doited the v J g g ; upjat 5 : a:hi; toTiflimB Mt. \ descending and the wisdom of our dccisScr. -bcSC-irca. the women in the group as we gathered beSinai I wasted no time in getting to sleep. not to climb, was confirmed by several dls- ;i With the scene of beauty indelibly marked hind a group of rocks. One of the more "expe It seemed like no more than 10 minutes :: gruntted membersV ;-'T'^ ::T-':T •.:"•"-'/ J - ~ ~ : " In our minds, Hetzroni turned the bus around Hewed" women explained the importance of had passed when a hand was shaking meThe monastery was one of the highlights of and headed back toward civilization.
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I Love the Land and History. . "I love the land, the history, and the future of Israel, and I want to be involved with the future of Israel." . This is what Julia Rose Nadoff Anrani, daughter of Rabbi Isaac and Jeanette Nadoff, said during a recent visit to Her parents' home.
The Anrani family resides in a Jerusalem apartment, "functional," but certainly lower in luxury when compared to American living quarters. "But, .we're happy, and we feel involved with Israel." •
In an interview with the Jewish Press, Mrs. Anrani told of having graduated from the Ida Crown Jewish Academy in Chicago and then moving to Israel four years after coming -to Omaha. She relocated to Israel to attend .Michalal University, a three year seminary school where she earned a degree equivalent to an American Bachelor oT Arts ineducation.
Mrs. Anrani said she could not ask her friends and other people in the United States to come to Israel and live. "It's a more difficult life economically. The standard of living is not as high as in America . . . there is the military situation you live with . . . all in all, you must want to live there and be willing to contribute a lot." •
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She explained that after living in Israel for several "While there, I met and years she feels "emotionfell in love with an Israeli ally and ideologically from Jerusalem." bound to the country." She was married to Ezri "It's nice to visit my parAnrani in 1973. They have three children: Yossi, a ents in Omaha, but our Batya, ll-montb-old daughter of Ezri and Julie Anrani and grahddaughterofRabbfand Mrs. Isaac Nadoff. thr^e year old boy; Yehu- home is now Israel." da, a two year old boy, and Betya, an 11 month old girl. Her husband is a rabbinical student at Ronena, and according to Mrs. Anrani, he has long term plans of becoming a Rabbinical judge. ''This is a long term process during which Ezri will have to pass many tests before he can be appointed to a position in the courts." She explained that while he is still in school he is exempt from military training, but that upon finding a position, he again will be subject to additional trainIng.
Julie Rose Nadoff Anrani is the daughter of Rabbi Isaac and Jeanette Nadoff. A native of Springfield, 111., Julie also attended schools in Des Moines and Chicago as well as in Israel. She became fluent in Hebrew while living in Israel.
THlSISTHEUATCAHOfHOPE On Passover, all Jews celebrate freedom. Yet our brothers in tho Soviet ""Union must still observe this holy time in secret. These are the Jews for whom the exodus is not yet a reality. The Matzah of Hope represents those who are not with us tonight—Jews who have been refused exit visas and who suffer daily harassment.,. Prisoners of Conscience who endure the hardships of cruel imprisonment. Their "crime": the desire to live as Jews, among Jews, in a free land. We pause fora moment during this Seder to reaffirm our solidarity with Soviet Jewry. We pledge curssivss to continue to work for their freedom. We vowihat. oncethey are free, wo will help them rebuild their lives; We wiii rest until the task is complete, for until all Jews are free, no Jew is free. - »• The Matzah of Hope,.
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By Janet Mendelsohn The echo of the shofer's call lingered in the brisk Jerusalem air as the elderly bearded man slowly put the curved ram's horn in his black coat pocket. "I've been waiting to blow the shofar and usher in peace for 30 years," he said to his younger companion. "I have it Is God's will that this will be the beginning of peace for the Jews." The two men were not alone In their hope for peace as Egyptian President Anwar Sadat visited Yad Vashem, the Martyrs' and Heroes Authority in Jerusalem. Escorted by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, President Sadat seemed very impressed by the memorial to the Holocaust, during his November 1977 visit to Jerusalem. A catastrophe of historic proportions, the Holocaust, which Is graphically portrayed in Yad Vashem; resulted In the genocide of six million Jews, severely altering the course of Jewish history. "European Jewish civilization was totally destroyed without leaving any continuation or substitute," says Gideon Hausner, Knesset member and chairman of the Yad Vashem council. Numbers have been bard to regroup, and Hausner adds that even today the Jewish people number two million less than they did prior to World War II. - Even more difficult to fill, however, is the gaping void left in the Jewish memory as families and even entire communities were blotted out. Perhaps the gap cannot be filled, but the Martyrs' and Heroes Remeraberance Authority of Yad Vashem will never let the world forget the horrors by which more than one third of world Jewry were murdered at the hands of the Germans and their collaborators. The Authority of Yad Vashem was created In 1953 by a law of the Knesset in order to per-
petuate the memory of the victims of the Holocaust as well as to conduct research and educate the public. According to one of the clauses of the law, one of the functions of Yad Vashem is to "gather into the homeland material regarding all those members of the Jewish people who laid down their lives". In order to accomplish this monumental task, Yad Vashem has undertaken the task of recording the names of all the Jews who parished at the hands of the Nazis. Registration has been accomplished by relatives or friends of the victims, who have completed "pages of testimony" containing biographical information as well as circumstances of death during the Holocaust. Efraim Zurof f, Director of Overseas Activities, claims that close to three million names of victims are on file at the new Hall of Names at Yad Vashem, dedicated by Prime Minister Begin in November, 1977. A widespread campaign is being undertaken in an attempt to counteract widespread Nazi propaganda and apathy among the general public. "In light of recent attempts to deny the Holocaust has ever occurred, we call on Jews around the world with any information to fill out pages of testimony or pass on useful Information," says Zuroff. The staff at Yad Vashem realize they sre running a difficult race against time as many of the hundreds of thousands of survivors who escaped from the Holocaust are now growing older and perhaps may never pass on useful information or give valuable testimonials. ..<-.-•. In addition to its many other functions, the Yad Vashem authority established and organizes yearly the national day of remeraberance for the martyrs and heroes of the Holocaust (27th day of the month of Nissan).
One of the unforgettable photos of concentration camp victims at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem. . This day (Yom Ha&hoa ve'Hagevurah) is marked by memorial assemblies throughout the world and an official state ceremony held in Jerusalem at Yad Vashem commemorating Rememberance Day. The Holocaust Is by no means the only disaster that has befallen' the Jews. The destruction of the First and Second Temples as well as other national disasters are observed on the Ninth of Av fast, usually occurring in late summer. Some favor the commemoration of the Holocaust Rememberance Day at this time also. As the Fast of Tisha be'Av is (be day of Jewish national mourning, it is thought* that most appropriately the Holocaust should also be remembered at this time. - In a recent Knesset debate instituted by Prime Minister Begin, the idea was dismissed
and it was decided not to change the date of the Holocaust Memorial Day. Objections were raised that the significance of the Ninth of Av Is ingrained In Jewish consciousness as the destruction of the Temples and awareness of the more recent Holocaust might be overshadowed. Regardless of how, or when the Holocaust Is remembered, however, It has a terrific lmpact on those who take advantage of (he commemorative facilities in Israel.' Anwar Sadat's Inscription in^lhe guest book at Yad Vashem illustrates his possible comprehension of the desire, which has possessed Jews since the destruction of the First Temple and whiqh Is urging them oh in present times: "May God guide our steps toward peace. Let us end suffering for mankind."
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AI Sifry Recalls Israel in '50s By Stu Chapman America in the 1950s was a post-war showcase. Television, rock and roll and widening prosperity characterized the glories of the American dream 25 years ago. In Israel, however, things were not so Rosy. The pioneer era In Israel had just begun, and a fledgling nation was building Itself from the ground up. Omahan Al Sifry remembers the '50s. As part of a Zionist. youth group, Mr. Sifry left his native Brooklyn, N.Y. for Israel in 1951, three years after the proclamation of the State of Israel. Mr. Sifry explained that Israel in the 1950s was a very poor nation. Little outside investment and industrialization kept the Israeli economy from expanding, yet agricultural development was rising as new kibbutzim were being settled. "The early kibbutznlks were highly idealistic, and many were educated in the Ideals of Socialism and Zionism. As a result, many of those settlers who emigrated from America had to give up material needs and goods that they otherwise took for granted." Kibbutz lifestyles at that time, Mr. Sifry noted, were "non-ostentatious." Kibbutznlks shared everything collecti-
vely, even food. Products such as meat were scarce and things which were considered to the "bourgeois," such as beauty parlors, were not to be found. „ Israelis, he explained, wondered why Americans and other Westerners would come to Israel and forsake the good life they left behind. The idea of Israel being "The land of milk and honey" in terms of material goods was a little "farfetched." Besides the emigration of Westerners, Mr. Sifry added that emigration from Arab countries was at a feverish pace. Iraqis, Yemenites and Sephardlm from Northern Africa were coming to Israel in droves. ' Once arrived, the new Immigrants would be taught Hebrew in Ulpans, educated and then be sent to settlements. The idea was to integrate the new immigrants into Israeli society as fast as possible. However, because so many of the immigrants were poor and unskilled, problems arose and Israel changed from a country where idealism and trust kept the crime rate down to a land with modern problems such as theft and other street crime. One particular event which was of great importance was1 the 1956 war over the Suez Canal. Mr. Sifry recalled that the *56 conflict was no different than other wars Israel hss been involved in except that It was fought on only one front and
that Britain and France gave the Israelis air and naval support. He added that besides the general conflict over use of the Canal, the '56 war was also the culmination of Incidents caused by "Fedayeen," of guerrillas, from the Gaza Strip. The fedayeen attacked border villages along the Gaza Strip and would occasionally engage in shellings of settlements. Mr. Sifry, who served on a border patrol on a kib^ butz near Petach Tikvah at that time, noted that it was not unusual for fedayeen to sneak across the border and cause incidents. It was these incidents that ied to a United Nations force occupying the Gaza Strip after the 1956 war. ,
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"How Can You Not Be Proud?" During his first trip to Israel recently, Jerry Gitnick of Omaha, exclaimed: "How can you not be proud? This Is It. That Is us!" By "us," the Omaha attorney and newly-appointed District Court Judge meant the Jewish people who have built the modern state of Israel. And though Mr. Gitnick found fault with some aspects of the nation, he was,on the whole, very much moved. He explained: "It's all we've got. Without it we are an assimilated people, without an Identity, whether we want to admit it or not." Mr. Gitnick went to Israel as part of the United Jewish Appeal Omaha Mission, which toured tbe country in jate November and early December. . The group visited development towns, absorption centers, army posts, kibbutzim, the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, the Old City of Jerusalem, and the Good Fence at the Lebanese border, among other places. Mr. Gitnick was especially excited "by the tremendous faith of the Israeli people." He mentioned one agricultural settlement in particular, populated by young people. "Those young persons were so dedicated, so selfless, and the
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Jerry Gitnick (far right) pauses during a tour of a vocational school in Israel. desire for material needs was just so absent from their minds. The hope of this country is hi the hands of youngsters like those." Mr. Gitnick got a hard look at the challenges-Israel faces while visiting the development town of Ofakim in the northern Negev, a town predominantly populated by Jews of North African origin, whom the Israeli people with the help of American Jewry are trying to help. Looking at a school lobby full of these children, Mr, Gitnick got an unromantlc picture of the work that still needs to be done. He did not come away dismayed however . In a few succint phrases he explained what it means for
an American Jew to be In Is- here is a,renaissance for the , individual, like coming out ot rael: "We are so removed from synagogue after Yom Kiopur. Judaism in our day-to-day It serves as a re-unification lives, that for a Jew to come for the Jew with his faith."
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the story of the Jewish people is retold in this beautiful folktafe at each Passover seder. One nation after the other inflicted punishment upon Israel and conquered it, but only for a • while. The tale ends with the message that in the end God conquers all and sets justice aright.
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We look forward each year for weeks and weeks to the Passover Holiday Almost as a bride and groom prepare for their happy wedding day. Families and friends invite each other to celebrate the Seder feast, on matzos and wine. To read the Haggadab with melody of songs and to dine. To remind us Jews that we were once enslaved with hard work and sweat with abuse and threat. The Almighty sent down plaques. One by one, until the count of ten. The king softened his heart and gave orders to liberate the Jews then. The king was convinced to say that the Jewish God must have had his finger hi it. And so he accepted his defeat. The world of today knows about the Jews crossing a dry road through the middle of the Red Sea. No one yet has found the same place4he bottom dry. And it may never happen again for anyone to see.
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Public Program on the humanistic disciplines which are used to explore that heritage." Involved in the massive undertaking are humanists from the fields of Archaeology, Religion, History, Classics, Anthropology, Ethnology, Paleontology, Geography, Linguistics, Philosophy Art and Art History. Rabbi Rosenbaum outlined the goals of the Festival: these include: presentation of an exhibit of archaeological finds Including pottery, jewelry, coins and ornaments that were dug from the earth of Israel and Jordan: these artifacts visibly describe the roots of the Judeo-Christian heritage. Rabbi Rosenbaum added, "we plan to bring the outstanding archaeologists and humanists to Omaha to speak and give interpretive workshops. We would like to call attention to the Lands of the Bible and to promote an ecumenical feeling among Christians, Jews and Moslems."
By Gloria Wagner Tbe Harvard University graduate studies program in Ancient Near Eastern Languages and Literature is recognized as one of the leading research centers of ancient history today. • • -;' By happy coincidence, two men, both product* of tbe Harvard program, have in recent years come to Omaha. They are Dr. -Joe D. Seger, CM. Newman Professor of Religion and Humanities, and Rabbi Jonathan Rosenbaum, Instructor in Judaic Studies, boll) at UNO. Now their common interests in Near Eastern and Biblical history will be merged in an extensive public program on archaeology to take place next fall at the Jewish Community Center between Oct. 29 and Dec. 31. In collaboration with the Jewish Federation as well as various other local and regional religious and educational institutions, and with funding support from the Nebraska Committee for the Humanities, we are proud to announce this planned Festival of Biblical Art and Archaeology.
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Rabbi Rosenbaum noted that he, an ordained Rabbi, and Joe Seger, an ordained Minister, along with co-workers representing many branches of Christianity strike a beautiful chord of ecumenical harmony. It is hoped that this Festival will foster a consideration of our common artistic, cultural and philosophies! heritage and allow Omaha end Its enviroas to nave access to our rich past thru lectures, exhibits,' discussions of objects from Influential civilizations of the an- / dent Near East. ; • The Festival will be presented primarily at the Jewish Community Center, with satellite lectures, films etc. elsew, here in Omaha. It Is anticipated that as many as 50,000 people from suburban and rural towns in Eastern Nebraska, and Western Iowa, as well as surrounding states will be in attendance. Particular attention will come from educational institutions, religious, civic and cultural arts organizations throughout the Midwest. It is hoped that people without previous exposure to the humanities will be attracted.
Rare It is a Tare opportunity for regional scholars with interest In archaeology and related humanistic disciplines to meet and share insights and to be exposed to other national and international scholars with common Interests. The major theme of the Festival is the story of the unraveling of the Biblical part thru the physical remains which will be presented. This focus on materials enables the public to have a deeper understanding of thousand of years of our collective past It is expected that we will then have a greater understanding of the bases of our later Western civilization. - "In this age of retrospection we can all participate In discovering our ancient roots," said Dr. Seger. The exhibition will feature authentic artifacts from the - ancient Near East. The main exhibit will be artifacts from the major Near Eastern collection of Louis and Carmen Warechaw of Los Angeles, Calif. Their collection of epigraphs, figurines, ornaments, and utensils have never been publicly displayed before and Is considered to be the largest private collection in this country. .
Exhibit Dr. Seger also stated that newly excavated materials from (Continued on Page 21)
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v Because the Jewish Community Center is dedicated to programs of quality and value, the Board of Directors eagerly accepted the Projects Director's challenge for this exceptional Festival.
(Continued from Page 20) the Lahav Research Project at Tell Halif, Israel will be on exhibit, along with materials from the Hartford Seminary Foundation Museum collection which includes significant ancient Near Eastern artifacts and important ethnographic material. The results of other American and foreign excavations In Bible Lands will also be included. The Festival planners intend to display these materials in artistic environments that will generate excitement and interest for all. The overall approach Is educational with artifacts, photos and graphics being the tools used to Inform. Central to their educational focus are two "subject" exhibits utilizing authentic archaeological materials within environmental settings. One-will be a simulated excavation Site. The public will be able to get a feeling of what it Is like to be on a dig and will see the equipment used. A simulation of an Israelite dwelling, ca. 800 B.C. furnished authentically, will also be exhibited. '• ' •
Personnel Key administrative personnel, besides Dr. Seger, as Project Director are: Rabbi Rosenbaum, Project Assistant; Mrs. Richard Hiller, Exhibit Curator; Patricia O'Connor, Exhibit Designer; Karen Seger, Workshop Coordinator; Dr. Dale Stover, Lecture Coordinator; Jan Perelman, Publicity Director; Phil Cofman, Jewish Community Center Liason, A special advisory committee has been formed and has met several times. The role of the volunteer will come into play in many areas, chief among them being tour guides through the exhibits. Dr. Seger and Rabbi Rosenbaum will train these volunteers. If you would like to serve In any capacity during the Festival please call Jan Perelman, Jewish Community Center. Many people will be needed to make this Festival work smoothly and effectively. This Festival will be a once-in-a-llfetime event—one in which both the Jewish Community and the Nebraska-Iowa populace can take pride and Interest. Don't miss this fascinating look into our proud past.
Writings Also shown will be a display of ancient epigraphy, showing the evolution of writing systems of the alphabet, a display of pottery reading, a demonstration of the making of a dig. . .- In addition there will be a children's corner where tools and artifacts will be at their disposal while at the Festival. . All the Modules are being-built to serve a dual purpose. After the Festival is over, the entire exhibit can be shipped and displayed in other locations. The main exhibit will stay at the Jewish Community Center, Omaha Gallery West until January, 1979. Many major lecturers from all over the world have been invited to speak. These speakers are primarily concerned with ancient Near Eastern Archaeology. There will be approximately 40 planned workshops. These will include pottery workshops that will focus on pottery throwing demonstrations, restoring processes, working with clay to make simple oil lamps and pots; an ancient scribal workshop which will provide demonstrations of the development of ancient writing on clay tablets and facsimllles of papyrus; as well' as workshops on excavation and dating techniques where there will be demonstrations on how pottery and artifact types reveal their dates.
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Dr. Seger related, "We feel that real learning occurs best when the viewers participate actively in exhibits. The workchops will provide that learning experience." Gallery talks by local and visiting lecturers will be featured and will allow more Intimate contact between the public and the scholars. Along these lines, discussion panels will also be scheduled. Other Festival activities will be tours of the exhibits, a film scries shown on a regular schedule, slide tape presentations to run continuously, and an archaeological'book display provided by the Jewish Federation Library,
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harder |or Joshua because he did not have an active command of Hebrew and because he had cultural expectations based on two years in an excellent American nursery school. Ever since his earliest days I have tried to speak what little Hebrew I could to him. By now, in March he has adjusted reasonably well and, to our delight, speaks simple sentences in beautifully enunciated Hebrew. Elisheva seems to enjoy her classes as we judge from her smiles and songs she brings home. This brief summary glosses over much of the agony we've had during the year making this adjustment, particularly Susan's worries about not being a good mother by shipping off a tender toddler to the education factory and by exposing both children to the harshness of Israeli society. For a while Joshua was having many psychological problems in the maon. The maon itself was new and uncertain of its routine. The low point came when workmen were allowed to repair something in Elisheva's class. They spread tools and supplies about, and Elisheva promptly swallowed a nail. We rushed her to the hospital, meanwhile cursing the all-too-typical Israeli negligence of safety precautions. We were lucky; the nail passed cut without causing any harm. It nevertheless dramatizes many of the pressures which we live under here. With two small children we can't avoid arising at 6:30 every day of the week, even Shabbat, If we're lucky, we've put everything in order and food in our stomachs, so that by 8:00 we can' climb into our Sun-yellow Fiat and zip off to the maon. Susan may be heading to the Museum or to other business appointments. I'm usually headed off to my classes at Bezalel or to the University. Luckily Jerusalem is of such lovely scale that we can move between our dally goals by bus or car, or on foot when necessary, with trips lasting not more than. 20 minutes. We sometimes put Joshua in front of the tv to watch cartoons from Israel
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Dear Friends, Susan (31), JosiiCa (4), Elisheva (1), and I (34) came here in August to spend an academic year hi Israel as an experiment, to see If we wished to remain here. My first visit was in 1963 for U days on a ticket purchased by my father's father as an incentive to visit Israel. I think he made a very wise investment My next visit did not come until 1972 when I had already married Susan Douglas in a mixed Jewish-Quaker-Civil ceremony In 1968. We had no children at the time of our 1972 visit; we were there primarily for a vacation and my research on an article that I later published In Print magazine called "Making Israel Visible." Our stay lasted one month. - The next visit came much sooner than the previous interval of nine years. As soon as we returned to the USA in 1972 we began to look into the possibilities of taking the newly relnstituted Hebrew classes at Princeton University. Hebrew had once been required for the education of Presbyterian ministers at Princeton. Within the next few years our son Joshua was born, Susan converted to Judaism, and we were remarried five years after our first marriage, with our baby in attendance. We continued auditing two years of Hebrew classes, and I made plans for a sabbatical semester to be spent with the Beza lei Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem, Israel's leading Aaron and Susan art and design school, whose acquaintance I had made in 1972. Eventually life unfolded as we hoped and planned. We spent a lovely sabbatical semester in Jerusalem- during spring 1975 or Jordan, but besides that he doesn't see much television, just v • doing most of the things we wanted to do: traveling around the as we never did in the USA as a family. Here there is even less to look at of any quality and/or our country, experiencing Jerusalem's many personal treasures, Hebrew abilities are still too limited. Instead, Joshua is learning making friends, and learning more Hebrew. At the end of five months I was able to manage well enough to draw well, and enjoys looking at books and hearing stories. with "street Hebrew". After all the work I did during that se- We can't complain about this "media disadvantage." ' Our lifestyle in many aspects has become quite Israeli. With mester to make connections at Bezalel and the Hebrew University, I left quite discouraged because no one could promise any 8:30 to 9i00 In the evening, a new period begins, the typical start-, definite positions. We returned to the USA via India, Southeast ing point of the Israeli social hour, after dinner, so that one dotes Asia, and Japan. After experiencing drastic culture shock upon not have to support more than the necessary mouths with food! . We've seen very few movies and almost no television. I did our return to the USA, we began again at Princeton. Unexpectedly, a letter from Bezalel arrived hi the fall of 1977 make a special point of taking Joshua to see Star Wars, his secoffering a position which brought us back again for this special ond, and my third. I remember thinking when I saw It In the USA that I was in some sense leaving the technocracy of the Superyear highlighted by Sadat's visit and Israel's 30th birthday. Susan also experienced some professional success. After try- USA for some kind of remote desert life depicted in the movie, ing to arrange for freelance graphic design work, she was able this reaction reflects the complex set of professional and culturto get a part-time, temporary position as Assistant Curator of al worries we had about coming and staying in Israel. Occasionally we are guests or hosts for an evening of snacks the Design Department of the Israel Museum able design a new campus map for Tel Aviv University, and most recently, a book- and vital, concentrated conversation with friends or new aclet forMaynr TcrMy Knllrk'a nf (Ices, whirh will b» used for lh« ouaintances. We usually eniovlhesc cet-togethers^ they help ce-Jerusalem Committee, a group of notables gathered from ment our links to the^joysandsbrrows of an old people and a new around the world to advise him oh planning the development of country. We've met many non-American families, for example, a family from Yemen in Saudi Arabia. Our conversations stutLast September, Joshua and Elisheva began going to maon ter along In our broken Hebrew or in English when it's easier (day care center) from about 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. five days per (IsraellsoftenwlshtopractlcethelrEnglish). ' We are fortunate that we have some dose friends from week, plus 8-1 on yom shishi (Friday). The adjustment was
An Israeli playground Princeton who by coincidence are here in Jerusalem for a year on sabbatical leave. Their son is Joshua's best friend. Their company and our exchange of experiences and advice has been valuable. We are somewhat anxious what life here will be like without them next year should we stay. These friends were part of our "mlnyan" at Princeton, an experimental but conservative-oriented HUIel-based group of families and students who met for Shabbat morning services, bolldays, and other times. If we're lucky, we burst, into Shabbat, slam the door behind us, and enter a time of psychic safety, usually close within our family, among a few friends, or the nearby forests of Jerusalem. We would like to take trips on this day to explore more distant sites, but we don't have the energy for it; when my schedule Is easier in the third trimester, we may begin this again. For the moment I participate' as an outsider In a Persian Jewish synagogue In our neighborhood. I've enjoyed looking in on their customs, but Susan feels uncomfortable with Orthodox ways. With our future location unknown, we are coasting. Nevertheless, it has been stimulating and uniquely fulfilling to be living within a community whose basic rhythm flows with the cycle of Jewish time, even if it does so in distinctly secular terms. It is extremely gratifying to take Joshua along to services, to have him recite Uddush and motd without problems, and to hear him singing songs and portions of tflllot that he learns from school or at Well, I could go on much longer, but typical Israeli pressures of time and work force me to bring my comments to a close. It Is. difficult to give a simple yes or no answer to the question, "Have we enjoyed It here?" as we are sometimes asked. We miss very much our family, friends, and culture that we've left behind. We are exasperated by our dealings with bureaucracies here. We are worried about the low quality of so many things: education, health care, consumer goods, driver safety, street manners, the air and water, etc. ' " These barely decent to miserable conditions are well known In Israel, but perhaps not to the average American who makes an occasional tour here. These deplorable aspects, to say nothing ofsecurity and general employment conditions make It difficult to give whole-hearted consent to spending our IIves here and. committing our children to growing up in this environment.' Nevertheless, we do enjoy most of the people we've met. All of , them with their unique and often startling backgrounds of sacrifice s s d dedication. Ws also enjoy the climate, especially of Jerusalem. And we do enjoy being able to grow and live in close contact with the living history of Judaism and Israel. These special and. inseparable features of being here draw us to Jerusalem and. may eventually keep us here. The next month will probably see us making the decisions that will resolve our current dilemma. As I sometimes say, if I weren't an Orthodox soul trapped in a Cbhservatlve/Reform/Chavurah body, the decisions ahead would be easier for me. For myself the decisions are not simple, and in any event, it is a family;decision, not an Individual one. N J ! l _ .-...•'. Shalom from Jerusalem.. r - ' .-'••--•..• • Aaron Marcus 12.03.7B; the day after the murder of 21 citizens by terrorists? What can one say? One recites an unvoiced kaddish, swallows hard, and continues working with quiet resolve. There Is no alternative.
Cantor Writes from Jerusalem Editor's Note: We are pleased to share with you the following letter from Cantor Aaron and Ethel Edgar. It Is dated Jerusalem, Dec. IS, 1W7, Dear Rabbi Bromberg, We are well, and enjoying our stay in Israel. This year in particular, we experienced an exciting and significant historic event. I am referring to Sadat's visit to Jerusalem and his address to the K'neset. His presence here has generated a spirit of euphoria such as we have not felt before. It aroused feelings of Jubilation and expectations of genuine peace and security for Israel. I overheard a woman at the supermarket the day after his arrival say to her friend: "People were filled with such enthusiasm and Joy—as if the Messia was about to cornel" And Teddy Kollek addressing a lively crowd at the entrance of the Jerusalem Theater declared to his audience, "Rejoice now, we will worry later!" We can well understand what Kollek had in mind in view of Sadat's demand from Israel in exchange for a peace treaty, and In View of recent political developments. Yes, the mood In Israel Is still generally of confidence and hopefulness. We might say It Is a mood of cautious optimism. We trust that in due tlnie, there will come successful negotiations, which will finally bring peace and security to Israel. Last Monday the lasi day of Hanukkah we took a guided bus tour of Arab towns and villages in the West Bank sponsored by the Conservative Center. We stopped mainly at historic places mentioned in the Bible and the Book of Macabees. Our first stop, however was at the new settlement of Ofra in Samaria. It was established about two years ago by the religious group known as "Gush Emunlm." The site used to be a Jordanian army camp. It already has a fine school building with a playground, a Yeshiva, a Synagogue, and a general meeting and dining hall. However, some of the families still live in tents.. We spent some time in the city of Sh'chem (Nablus In Arabic). There we met two "priests" of the small community of Samaritans (They consider themselves descendants of Aaron, the High Priest, the brother of Moses). There are only 450 souls of this group left in Israel, 250 In Sh'chem. In their Synagogue, which looks more like a Mosque, we were shown a Sefer Torah of ancient origin since the script in that Torah Is much earlier than the script we have used for many centuries in our Sifre Torah. . We finished our tour of the tomb of Joseph, which lies In the center of a chapel recently built by the Israeli government. There we "davened" Mlncha (recited the afternoon prayers) and then returned to Jerusalem. On the bus we all Joined in the singing of Hanukkah and general Israeli songs led by Dr. ShindUer, director of the Center, and his children. E t h e ) m i Aaron
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A Passover Editorial
Pharoah is a Pharoah is a Pharoah By David Lazarus Israel is the keystone to American security . In the Mediterranean. Israel is the bulwark against further Russian penetration and leverage against America and Europe. It is in America's best interest to safeguard and strengthen those allies who are above suspicion, beyond challenge, in taking their stand on our side. It was Egypt, and not Israel, who first facilitated the introduction of Russian military power into the Mediterranean area. Is your physician "evenhanded" with the flu virus, or a colony of typhoid bacteria, or scarlet fever, or small-pox or yellow fever or malaria bugs? Is be swayed by the feeling of "fairness" toward those epidemic forces which would attack humankind, or is he opposed to them? Why does American foreign policy play with fire, walk unnecessary tight-ropes, take utterly foolish risks, accept ridiculous and stupid exposures to invasion from the virus or bacteria of communism and its tentacles, whether in the Middle East, or in Africa, South America or Europe? Mr. Carter per. suaded us that he would sooner commit political suicide than to harm Israel. He promised us that he was irrevocably committed to the security of Israel. Believing and trusting him, we voted for him. We, and everyone we could convince to do so. Evenhandedness with a deadly virus or bacteria leads to death in the human organism. Evenhandedness with the sworn enemy of our democratic, capitalist free-enterprise system will lead only to the debility and ultimate extinction of all which our culture and system have labored diligently for centuries to design and build. A human system which cannot protect itself from sickness is doomed to an early death. A human political system must be able to defend itself from those elements whose main purpose is to defeat that system.
Israel A Friend We dare not let our true and reliable friends and dependable allies go down. We have NO expendable friends, but plenty of expendable enemies. Israel is a friend of America. She hold* herself to the posture of defending herself, with her own manpower, but that manpower must have the tools which only the West can, and should, and MUST supply — now, at once, in a flood tide of volume. Why is American foreign policy cursed with so blind a view, so suicidal a philosophy, as to permit the insane posture of being evenhanded with Israel vls-a-vls those Arab leaders and nations which have histories of burning our flag, destroying our libraries, insulting us in their newspapers and radio broadcasts? : Try to imagine the language Winston Churchill would have used, in thundering his outrage for all the world to hear, if President Roosevelt and our State Department would have made a "package" deal of transferring destroyers, of sending planes, tanks, cannon, war and economic aid to Britain, with equal or greater aid to Hitler's Nazi Germany? — But, it would have been evenhanded, wouldn't It? One wag has suggested that since Carter and State want to supply warplanes to the opposing sides in the Middle East, perhaps it would be the ultimate in evenhandedness if we sent also American citizen pilots to man the planes for both sides! If it is morally right for USA to supply weapons to opponents, perhaps we should also supply the equally trained manpower to operate those weapons?
Africa To Russia Because of this headlong rush into a love affair with "momentum, we are swiftly and surely surrendering Africa to Russia. We are pressured into surrendering our Canal to a Panamanian dictator. We are being shoehorned into a SALT III agreement that will guarantee Russian dominance over our planet. Russia was losing ground in the so-called "cold war," but she is swiftly recouping her losses, and becoming a winner through that other ridiculous catch-word, "detente." The history of the Arabic peoples is that of rapacity, assassination and violence, of baksheesh from anyone whom it could be wrung, either through wheedling or by threats of violence. The history of Israel is that of a nation building, creating, helpfully living at peace with those 01 her neighbors who will accept her. The emerging nations of Africa can attest to the kind of relationship Israel exports. The Arabs are noted for their capacity for self-delusion. They pronounce an opinion, and instantly consider that opinion to be historical fact. Sadat succeeded in confusing world opinion into believing that his visit to the Israel Knesset was "negotiation." It was simply nothing of the sort. Sadat stood up on his hind legs and laid down a list of bullying, Inflexible demands, the identical demands which the Arabs have made since 1948. He asks Israel to retreat to indefensible borders;' he demands Israel to accord sovereignty to an alien group of squatter Arabs in Samaria and Judea, on soil carved out of the Jewish heartland. He insists that Israel turn over to Egypt all the Sinai, which Egypt has used for invasion of Israel at every opportunity in the past. And for these unreasonable demands, whose end results would be the demise of Israel as a state, the world, spurred on by Mr, Carter's rhetoric, now proclaims Sadat for his "peace initiative." In the words of our own clear-thinking President, Sadat is the world's greatest Man of Peace! And so another false messlah is proclaimed. Sadat stubbornly holds to bis demand that Israel must first agree to surrender totally to Arab seizure of invasion routes before he will sit and negotiate about that seizure! .
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David Lazarus presents one of his hand-made wooden menorahs to Shirley Goldstein who deliya»dltrecentlytooneofMr.Lazarus'friendsInIsrael. ' * Following the outrageous and treacherous Egyptian and Syrian attack upon Israel in Oct. 1973, Israel agreed to withdraw from the Mltla and Gldi passes, because of American State Department pressures and promises. Chief among those promises was the assurance that Israel could offset the defense weakness of leaving the Sinai passes by receiving a guaranteed supply of warplanes from USA. Israel-gave up defendable real estate for an American promise. Now we see an American president violating that promise, by seeking to make a new "package" deal. Carter seeks to tie the keeping of the earlier contractual promise to supply planes to Israel into a new deal of supplyIng Warplanes to proven mortal enemies of Israel — Egypt and Saudi Arabia. This Is clocked under the infamous label of "evenhandedness".
A Solemn Promise
and the arrogance of Arab greed, now translate with the help of an unbottled genie, the Land of the Jews into an Arab land, complete with "national rights".
Arab Lands? The cities' of Rome, Washington,' D.C., Paris and London have Moslem mosques and certain Moslem residents. Should then these cities be ceded to Moslems, and considered Arab lands, solely for these reasons? Anyone . advocating such transfers of sovereignty would be viewed with the strong suspicion that he is mentally deranged. But these are the reasons the Moslems now claim Samaria and Judea, and they even cast longing eyes toward Galilee. Why does such lunacy gain respectability and credibility when the claim is levied against Jerusalem; but the claim is laughed at when directed against New York City or Chicago? Again it is Passover. Again we remember the 3,500 year old story of an Exodus from enslavement, of an escape from'oppression under the yoke of an earlier pharoah. And we live again with the reminder that an Egyptian pharoah's heart can be hardened against the Children of Israel, because of our desire to live, at peace in our own Land. Apparently a pharoah is a pharoah Is a pharoah, whether his name Is Rameses or Nasser or Sadat.
International law has always permitted the precedent of other nations, who had been successful in defeating invaders, to retain the torasJofl routes of those thwarted invaders. This islsntamount to the Japanese negotiObeying that precedent, Israel holds on to alng with General MacArthur on the deck of much of O» Sinai. President Eisenhower and the battleship Missouri for America's surreoSecretary of State Dulles gave the solemn dering to Japan our states of Oregon, Washpromise of America in 1956 that if Israel ington and California! ' «eak! i s m ever aU of Sisal ts Egypt, America Is Saudi Arabia truly s frie&d and ally of would guarantee peaceful freedom of navigaUSA? In the Vom Kippur War of 1973 the rulUcatiiretighibsTsranStraiis. ' ers of that great friend of America issued commands to the American consortium of oil Israel returned the Sinai into the hands of companies who pump Saudi oil, forbidding Egyptians, and the result in 1967 was a masAramco to deliver oil supplies to the USA sing of tanks on Israelis border by Gatnnl Mediterranean Fleet Nasser, Nasser stood ready to attack Israel and to throw her inhabitants into the sea, or If (he companies persisted in honoring drown them in bloody or burn them in fire. their obligations of fuel supply to our fleet, Judaism Is known to be a religion of optlNasser bad at his disposal more tanks than , ralsm. of nope for a better future. With all Saudis would deny access to Aramco for oil General Montgomery had against Rommel's ' other peoples, the Golden Age is something in for "commercial sales". And Aramco obeyed forces of Nazi Germany's Afrika Korps at the that command! Such an act, perpetrated by the past. With Judaism, the Golden Age is in a Battle of Alaraeln. There was a UN peaceanyone else, would have been considered glorious future for all mankind one day to keeping force between Egypt and Israel in gross treason against our country — but not achieve. But at no point does Judaism's opti1967. Nasser dismissed that UN "peacekeepAramco. What happened? mism exist like a Pollyunna dream cut off ing" force with a wave of his hand. Not content with their substantial oil prof-' from reality. It is an optimism based upon When Sadat was invited to Jerusalem, and its before 1973, Saudis quadrupled the price hope — it is not an optimism based upon fanpermitted to speak before the Knesset, he for their oil, and now we label them modertasy. look a very hard, inflexible stand.- He anates, our ally, our dear friend, and a stabiliz: We most demonstrate and act upon our nounced the identical-demands; that earlier ing influence In ths Middle East. What a corfaith in Israel's future, which Is in fact, our Arab summit meetings had announced. And, ruption of language! Saudi Arabia has a own future. Be assured, if Israel is ground he did not return an equal invitation to Mr. greater glut of dollars and gold than she has Into defeat and eradicated from the roll of livBegin to address the Egyptian Parliament. ofoil. ing nations, all of the People of Israel, scatSince ancient days the inhabitants of the It is her constant selling of dollars that is tered around our globe will enter a twilight Arabian peninsula,gave their name to that forcing the steady decline of the competitive and darkness of deep despair and suffering. . President Carter is now intoxicated with a value of the dollar abroad, and domestically huge piece of real estate. For anyone to sugWe can show our faith In our positive acts, we new-toy, another word — "momentum." He for American consumers. Saudis now have gest that Arabia is American, because huncan shore up Israel's strength through our shows a predisposition to get caught up on the more gold reserves and stocks of dollars than dreds of Americans work Iri the oil fields and buying Israel Bonds, by buying exports of Istanglefoot of pet words, such as "evenhanded- she knows what to do with. Our economy is all offices, would be sheerest fantasy. How is it rael, by visiting the Beloved Land, by waslkness" and "momentum." Mr. Carter is too out^of whack, specifically and directly as the that a piece of land called Judea, whose name r isgtljastrsetssf Tel Aviv, by strolling the riaUe-^oseeraed; with direction! -S2&&- UH) result or ine;i973 Arab Inspired oil embargo. " is the^source of me word "Jew", can e cohsfd"-"* sidewalks of Yerusbalaylnu Instead of the much concerned with movement. There, was. and the eeanncus^ usscsscisnablc pries hike. • •" ered as ancient Arab homeland? Samaria and streets and walks of Miami Beach or Las once a popular song which aptly describes our Judea were the very central heartland of an- - Vegas. Not next year In Jerusalem — this How Is fit that our State Department interPresident's thinking—"We don't know where cestral Israel, yet the effrontery of Arab prets economic and political blackmail as year! Go to Israel! You'll enjoy!, And, Israel thinking, and the chutzpah of Arab avarice, we're going, but we're oh our way." "moderation" and "friendship"? willllve! I
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Ofakim Greets the Omaha Mission The word "development town" is a sensitive word In Israel. During a visit to one of them, the United Jewish Appeal Mission from Omaha, saw why. The group, in Israel in late November and early December, spent some time at Ofakim in the northern Negev near Beersheva — a development town "which has its problems," as one official noted. . Like all development towns, Ofakim's 12,000-person population ts predominantly oriental, with most of citizens of North African origin. Therefore, like most development towns, it has the usual social and educational challenges that go along with a citizenry that hasn't had the opportunities westerners have had. The group saw educational facilities in Ofakim designed to remedy the problem. One of those institutions, the Newman Vocational Center, was built by the late CM. (Nick) Newman, E.R. (Bob) Newman, and Murray Newman families' contributions through the UJA's Israel Education Fund. Murray Newman was a Mission Participant.
Besides, the Newman school, Ofakim boasts a kindergarten, a gift of Raquel Newman and children In memory of CM. Newman. There also are two comprehensive high schools (one religious and one secular), and day care centers with 80-to-lOO students each. All school rooms in Ofakim are staffed by a teacher and a teacher's helper. Ofakim was founded in 1956 along wiUi other development towns in the northern Negev to populate the area around the regional center of Beersheva. There are about 30 development towns In Israel. And part of the stigma surrounding theni stems from their definition. As one official pointed out, development towns are often labelled unsuccessful because the successful ones are no longer called development towns. Consequently, people in Israel have forgotten that such bustling cities like Beersheva, Kiryat Gat, Arad, Ashdod, and Eilat started out as development towns not unlike Ofakim. Of course there are failures too. But Ofakim is not one of
A representative of the Mayor of Ofaidm presents Murray Newman with an expression of appreciation —the Ofakim town banner.
them, though compared to the places named above, It still has a long way to go. The population at Ofakim is largely employed at textile, electronic and diamond cutting factories. Though a small town, Ofakim has good social services, including a special school for retarded children. The town has no hospital, but the one in Beersheva is only half-an-hour's drive by car. The group also stopped at the local community center, which provides activities for persons from the ages of 18 through 70. Driving from one educational institution to another, the busload of UJA contributors from Omaha got a good look at the skyline of a typical, Israeli development town; colorful modern apartment buildings topped by solar beaters on the roofs, evidence of the nation's effort to conserve energy. On the way back to Jerusalem, Ofakim was not left behind, evinced by the discussion that continued among some mission participants as to. the challenges met, and still In front of these pioneering communities.
Murray Newman and two young Vietnamese refugees converse in a woodworking classroom.
Trees were planted in ihe school-yard by each member of the The group Is another classroom. This is where glrb learn the] Looking in on of the woodworking shops are, left to right, Dean Mission. Murray Newman said "we have financially planted trade of sewing and tailoring. ! Frankel, Murray Newman, and Sheldon Lincoln, trees in Israel, it was special to the students and to the Mission to physically do the planting ourselves."
Touring the Newman Vocational Center are, left to right, a woman from the Joint Distribution J8C&", *^^X~xi &ZC "«,'<• '^a Committee, the school director, a soda! worker, Kevee Kirshenfaaum, Murray Newman, and Murray Newman is greeted by a representative of the UJA Israel Education Fund, The Israel EdB&bbi Brooks. ucation Fund is an arm of the UJA to raise money for capital projects, primarily schools.
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April 21,1978
Omahan Writes from Palestine Paraphrasing Julius Caesar, I must say that I came, saw, I was conquered, literally "begeistered," absolutely inspired by the Jewish life in the Holy Land: first by the atmosphere rising out of an economic life free from discrimination and persecution and all that characterized the life of our people in the East European lands. Secondly, by the truly fascinating Jewish accomplishments in a material way, manifested in the City of Tel Aviv, the first genuine Jewish city in the world in modern times. ' Having acquired a small Hebrew vocabulary before arriving in Eretz Visrael. 1 did not experience any feeling or sensation of strangeness on touching the soil which inspired in our sages songs of praise, implanted in them a powerful and vital spiritual , force which has in the past, and will in the future, ever play an ever-increasing role in the world at large. My first night in the quarantine station was not as pleasant as it might have been. Having nothing better we had no choice but to sleep on hard wooden benches. However, all these discomforts were soon forgotten, for the thoughts that we were at last in the land of our forefathers, that we were taking an active part in the return made us overlook inconveniences. Few slept their first night in Palestine, although they were physically exhausted by a day of routines they had to go through in packing, passing through the official formalities necessitating a long wait in line, disembarking from the ship to a little water craft moved by Arab man-power. The bobbing up-anddown of the boat was so frequent as to cause sea-sickness in some passengers once more. The journey from the ship to land was far from pleasant. . Once on land I experienced a sense of relief and of security, for the 30-day sea journey was really getting on my nerves. At last my feet were on solid ground, and what's more In the Holy Land, the supreme objective for which It was worth going through UM severest of ordeals. They were soon forgotten, for one is soon sdrt of lifted out of one's self at night by the beauty and the seeming vastness of the Palestinian sky In all Its splendors. With the setting of the sun and the coming on of darkness one feels closer to the infinite; the characteristic clear Palestinian atmosphere gives one a combined sensation of vastness and smallness. Then'one thoroughly seises the song of praise which Yehudah Halevi gave expression to In the following: "I am in the West, but my heart is in the East." Here in the Holy Land one is permeated with impressions which only the artist or the poet can fully capture In color or sublime words. ' On landing, the small parcels were left in the immigration station. We then had to travel on foot through a part of old Jaffa before getting to the quarantine. The dirt, filth, poverty, neglect, narrow and dirty streets pervalling in that section were not , pleasant to the nose or eyes of one accustomed to the ways of 20th century American civilization. : Such conditions readily revealed to me immediate law and powerfully the startling lesson in contrasts between what had been done by the native Arab population in improving their eco-
tion and often inflamed their feilowmen against the Jewish population. Perhaps the Arab hostility to incoming Jews lies In the fact, as has been humorously suggested by Mlllicent Fawcett, is that the people, who are aggressively clean, are not popular among those whose aggression takes a different form. What is the underlying cause of clash between the civilization of the Jews and that of the Arabs? The former for many years, under Turkish rule, it must be remembered, were forbidden to reside in Palestine at all, and therefore obtained extended experience of life In various parts of Europe and in the United States while the native Palestinians represent men whose families have lived In the land for uncounted generations, and have developed an extraordinarily rigid conservatism. They believe that everything should be done exactly as it was done in the time of Abraham, untravclled, unlearned, and not only unlearned, but believing that there was nothing new to learn. In bringing these two sets of people together is it not perfectly certain that there will be a clash of different points of view and of different objectives to be aimed at? The wonder is that there have been quarrels between them, but that in many cases they have succeeded in getting on well together. The Arab has always and still is to a great extent extremely suspicious that there can be but one object in introducing foreigners into his country. For example, they have believed this of every archaeological expedition. No man they thought was Harry G. Mendelson every sufficiently imbecile to spend time lying on his stomach In Tired, as I was, I could not, would not rest: the eagerness to a damp ditch digging for useless ruins or odds and ends of marsee, hear and smell Tel Aviv and the life of the emancipated Jew ble. His real object must surely be either to find treasures or "to on his day of rest would not let me. So, after "kugel" 1 took in a take our country from us." lecture delivered in Hebrew by a city-paid lecturer, whose work Palestine Is full of problems, but only one (the relation beconsists of presenting the news of the week local and foreign as tween Jew and Arab) "leaves some misgivings in my mind," well as popularizing the works of great men of letters, of scien- wrote Ramsay MacDonald after visiting the Holy Land. "If left tists and various scholars of note. to themselves I should have no fears, but they will not be left to Before the day was over I was to hear another lecture in an- themselves. There is room to spare In the neglected lands of Palother public place. I understood little of what was said; but I estine for as many Jews are as likely to go there if some care Is could feel quite a bit by intuition, for the written Hebrew has shown in the selection of the immigrants. That is not the difficulbeen part of my life since cheder years. My ears slowly but sure- ty• \ ly was getting accustomed to the spoken Hebrew. By the time The Jew comes with a buoyancyUhat disturbs and frightens the Sabbath was over I had talked to many Telavlvlms in my the Arab of conservative habits ano volcanic enmities. It is like halting Hebrew and had walked on the famous promenade along an east wind blowing over rocks long protected in sunny placidiAllenby street leading to the sea, the promenade few citizens fall ty. Conservative habits maintain conservative interests that to traverse on the day of rest. shrivel up as soon as fresh minds examine them. They can That Sabbath was one of the happiest in my life. I felt I was maintain themselves only by excluding every incursion foreign living on a higher intellectual and spiritual level; it was a miles- to themselves. They are upheld by an obedience which, If ever It tone in my life, emotionally. I was going through those rare mo- thinks at all, thinks In terms of habit. So, to the Arab leaders, the ments of which Upton Sincalir was thinking when he noted that Jewish immigration is the coming of a doom, and they stir their "The life of the individual is the history of 'rare' moments." feilowmen to resist it. Hence there were riots and rumors of Better still, the experience of Wm. James, famous American.. riots. • philosopher and psychologist, had in mind when he wrote his There are "thrills" that come once in a lifetime! And often well-known essay, "Energies and Men." It was his belief that limes accomplishes that which the mind of man falls to accertain Incidents, people or Ideas have the remarkable power of complish. Astonishing are the coincidences or happenings since calling forth In us the latent, yet ever present, energies and ca- arriving in the land; Not only running into the Wolfsons in Tel pacities and elevating us to higher, finer and more productive Aviv and the Gordons in Jerusalem; but what Is most startling is planesofllfe. , Since coming to Eretz Visrael it seems my imagination has ; expanded, my energies increased, my ambitions fired-up. True, my "begeisterung," ecstasizing is evaporating to some extent.: One's more serious work pulls one down to earth and compels •' him to deal with the harsh facts of life. What at first fascinated j rue iiS3 ucCOITie COiiiiilunpiaC'e and p r o s a i c
Harry Mendelson driving a wagon' nomic and social life and what had been done by the relatively recently arrived Jewish immigrants. Here the suppressed'capacities and imagination of the Golus Jew had been given release after centuries of persecution and discrimination! The Jewish spirit was turning to the sun of freedom and flowering Into its true and inherent greatness! Desert and malaria-infested marshes had been transformed into a Garden of Eden and seas of sand into miniature Parises, into quite a number of Tel Avlvs on a smaller scale! Due to the efficient work of the Immigration Department and UifrZlonist organization we left the quarantine station after one nights stay. That Friday night in the quarantine we did not feel the Sabbath spirit when every Jew becomes sort of transported into a higher sphere. Though we lacked the comforts of even a run down hotel, still we felt no more uncomfortable than the immigrants who have to pass through Ellis- Island, the island of tears, as some have referred to It. By the time we were permitted to leave the quarantine I was' absolutely pooped out; but on coming into Te! Aviv, which is north of Jaffa, on the morning of the Sabbath, Nov. the 8th, instantly the spirit of the Sabbath hit me like a lightning or thunder bolt-K;peim€ated the atmosphere pi'the.."tittle Paris,"or bur ian'oTEvery man, woman and cfiilfft met seemed to radiate s contentmentasd joy, at ieast-so-tt struck nsc. I rfelt ihst-the Sabbath was more than an institution: it was a spirit, which indeed was affecting the life of the people, not for one day, but every day (if the week, dressing as it were with a manfie of holiness unknown in the Diaspora.
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Because there Is so much concrete and practical work that has to be done In the land the thousands of my feiiow-Jews arid I cannot very well Indulge in escape from reality. For the work facing our people in the Holy land forces them to keep close to the earth and yet full play is given to their imaginations and to; the expression of idealistic visions. The life here involves'livlng to a great extent with the unborn' tomorrows, thSTuture. And sowing with tears they are expecting I to reap with songs, for even their sacrifices and tears are inter- i mixed with songsof Joy at having the '!zechiyah," theoppbrtuni-; ty and the good fortune to share In the rehabilitation of the fatherland ravage'd and neglected by many centuries of invasions and exile. Before the second day in the land was over I had passed through that old section of Jaffa which Is as old as the Exile. There the streets consist of narrow stairs, narrower than the sidewalks on our 16 street, and running up and down for many blocks between two or three story houses made of baked clay. I was told that an Arab with his many wives and children will live in the same house, and often in the same room with his mule or cow. It Is little wonder that a great percentage of the natives suffer from eye diseases. Thanks ti> the efforts of the American Zionist Medics! Corps,: eye diseases so iarnentauiy prevalent among the children in villages and schools have been actively attacked. This healing work has gained the good will of the natives, who formerly were strongly opposed to Jewish immigra-
This letter was written by Harry G. Mendelson to his father, Chemach, Dovid Mendelson (a Zionist activist in Omaha in the early 1900s) from Tel Aviv in the Faiiof 19z4. Mr. M6ndel-T son, a frequent contributor to the Jewish Press, resides in Omaha.
Harry owns a forerunner to Israel Bonds my making contact with "landslelt" from Lithuania In the vicinity of Kclem where the famous Kelmer maggid used to sermonize and where my father attended the Kelmer Yeshiva, The first week I was introduced to an American woman of Delaware who had come to Palestine with here three young sons for the sole purpose of making possible a thorough Jewish education for them. We were both amazed to learn on more intimate acquaintance that we were both Litvakes. Most spectacular was my meeting with Professor Schatz, director of the famous Bezalel Art School and his sister, both born in my birth place, the shtetl, Vorna, and they knew my grandparents Well. Community of, interests somehow draw people closer together, and differences (more real and permanent) are for the time forgotten, especially by those who are cither strangers or new in the land. I mentioned the Bezalel Art School and I feel I ought to say a few words about it. Having heard so much about It In the states . . . that it was training Jewish young men and women to work not only with their minds (so true of cheder and yeshlvah schooling), but also with their hands — an educational endeavor very recent in the Jewish' educational world. It was =while goine through the school building In Jerusalem that! ran into Professor Schatz. ' " The aim"of this school is to develop Jewish arts and to give lessons in the arts. It has been in existence for almost 20 years. It' has been a center for talented young artists who aspire to create artistic work associated with the Renaissance of the nation.
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Thank you for the kind letter of 10 February addressed to my late wife .Bracha and I concerning your Passover issue to be dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the State of Israel. -. My greatest regret is that she is no longer with us to "kleib nachas" from this occasion that we struggled together to attain over the years. Her, passing, as a result of that cruel malady of cancer on February 3, leaves -, me alone to continue our immediate family's participation in the national effort of our people to build and be rebuilt in Zion. Bracha and I finally made "Aliya" about eight years ago, after planning thruout the distant past, from Zionist movement days and thru various ob, stacles to be able to adjust to the difficulties of this Levantine civilization. Educationally, we were both lucky to _ have been provided with an intensive Hebrew and Jewish talimicftorah school background. -
We were imbedded with a good knowledge of our people's history and tradition so that we did not need a ' "push from Hitler" to go up to Jerusalem. Instead we both voluntarily left the "golden land" of America, where we had succeeded In our own careers t among the "goyim" and settled here. It is not easy to separate from loved
smoking; pollution etc.) was to indulge in gardening. Flowers the year round is a big inducement of this i: Dr. I. M. Saturen, 44 Oranim Street, Kiryat Tivoni semi-tropical country. However, the ; 36000, Israel, is a former resident of Omaha, who with t need for water conservation must also i; his late wife, Bracha, made Aliya about eight years | be kept in mind. . iiago. His letter is in' response to a request from t h e ! Compost piles help to save on ferJewish Press in connection with the celebration of I tilizer and build soil (on our rocky foundation). Used cartons and paper I Passover and the 30th anniversary of the State of Is- £ do well as kitty litter. Shipping crates kael. _•.. i make usable temporary furniture (bookshelves, utility cabinets, rough tables). Lessons of thriftlness (learned from former neighbors in the States such as: Amlsh. Quakers, ones and friends and set up stakes to a We had had our fill of "keeping up Scandinavians, Scotch etc. pioneer different environment, foregoing the with the Jones" and learned to make families) were applied as "chalutconveniences of the land of plenty, do with essentials. Some of the above zim" in renascent Israel. and competing on the level of refugee took form in many petty ways such Transportation is a critical probcamp survivors and Jewish immias: knuckling under to bureaucracy, lem here and our 4 cylinder auto is grants from backward Arab counstanding in queues for almost every quite sufficient to get us around fast tries. type of service or purchase, getting enough and almost as good as our 8 by with substitutes rather using only But we succeeded. Being financialcylinder was back "home" (besides it 1 the best or the latest in gadgets or ly self-sufficient also helped. Working is much easier when parking and wigwhat we had formerly become used to in a profession (Veterinary Public gling thru traffic jams). So we don't as the most efficient product (in other Health) useful to the needs of the attend as many movies, plays, distant words luxuries). country was also a positive factor. functions as we did years ago and Bracha's skill as a private teacher of We did not approve of the domihave been satisfied with TV (single piano helped not only our morale but nant political status of extreme orthostation), local events, and listen to also that of our friends and neighbors. doxy, so we were instrumental in ornews on the radio. Another important morale booster ganizing a more liberal type of We still don't have time to read all was our ability to think positive and congregation that has attracted many the periodicals we currently receive. adapt ourselves to conditions of doing fellow Israelis, who had fled from the We are grateful.that our daughter without, working Harder and encourreligion of.the fathers and now enjoy and.son-in-law (Judi L. and Gerald aging others to be satisfied with less. ours rather than suffer the only forms Rosenblatt) continue to contribute to previously available. the well-being and quality of life in the We encouraged hootenany type of Omaha community. .musical gatherings and more inforOne could go on forever but I'm mality in other organizations. We parsure* that you would like to include reticipated in American-Canadian marks by others also, so I'll conclude "landsmanschaft" meetings (AACI). with the familiar expression we We traveled around the country in learned years ago," Come up and see USO-like organized tlyoolim. We conme sometime." tributed to all charitable drives — of Shalom U'lehitraot, which there are many, since the IsYisSaturen rael government is faced with other ~P.S. Altho we desperately need (security) priorities, leaving much more Jews In Israel, especially skillfor voluntary groups. In essence we ed American mid-westerners — we applied the principles of "how to also need your continued financial make friends and influence people." and political support as well as other Another way of relaxing from the encouragement. Thank you all and be tensions of Israeli life (crowds, noise. well.
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By Laurie Drossin In the spring of 1977, worldrenowned pianist Gina Bachauer sat coaching Yefim Bronfman on the Rachmaninoff Concertos which he would soon play in a concert series: abroad. Suddenly, in the midst: Of the lesson, she said to him, "Rachmaninoff was my teacher. Here Is HIS fingering for these concertos." Three months later Gina Bachauer died but Rachmaninoff's personal technique today lives on in the hands of a young immigrant from Tashkent. This historic exchange of musical experience took place in an impressive studio overlooking Sir Moses Montcf iore's Windmill and Museum look benevolently the Old City of Jerusalem and down on the Jerusalem Music Center in the Yemln Moshe Quarmuuiit uiuii.
Five years ago violinist Isaac Stern began thinking out loud about a place where Israeli musicians would be able to meet and work privately with the world's foremost musical talents.' What he had in mind was not a formal academy but an unstructured center which would broaden the outlook and exposure of gifted Israeli musicians and simultaneously adapt to the personal needs and tempo of visiting artists- Stern envisioned Jerusalem — for thousands of years the inspiration for creative minds — as the natural home for such a meeting place. Mayor Kollek and the Jerusalem Foundation readily ac-
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dissemination headquarters for Israel music. A number of very high-quality films have been filmed In Jerusalem and recorded In the Music Center's studio. "Spring in Jerusalem" with Isaac Stem and "Conflict In Harmony" with Leonard Rose and Claude Frank have been shown on many television networks world-wide. British critics said of one program, "Music in Jerusalem" with Pablo Casals and Isaac Stern, that it was the "finest music program ever, shown on the BBC." A videotaped series entitled "The Man Behind the Music" is also being produced. In each tape, a world, famous musician informally discusses his philosophy of music.
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An Experience We'll Never Forget The plane landed in Washington D.C. We stepped off it and Into the airport. We took a taxi from the airport to the Senate Building. I remember the feeling of excitement that mounted in me as we approached. The first person we talked to was Congressman John Cavanaugh. I found him to be a very polished speaker. However, he successfully avoided answering almost every question that we asked him. ' Then we talked to Senator Ed Zorinsky. He answered every question satisfactorily. He was very honest and straight forward in everything that he said. We toured the different buildings, and as we were walking down the street we ran into Ralph Nader. Or rather, we ran into the crowd that surrounded Ralph Nader. We finally cornered him and took a few pictures. Later that we took a train to New York City. We were taken to our hotel where we collapsed until the next morning. We took a tour of the United Nations, and then came the highlight of the trip. First, we met with a representative of Egypt, he did not try and brainwash us into believteg -whst hs wasted us ts believe. He gave us Egypt's stand on some major topics and its view of the Middle East peace negotiations.
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The representative of Israel was also very informative. He said that Israel's recent attack on Southern Lebanon was not in retaliation for the terrorist attack. The terrorist attack merely hastened a process that was already In motion. That evening we saw the Broadway production of "THE W1Z" and then went to the restaurant called Mamma Leone's for dinner. It was an excellent way to top off what had been a wonderful vacation! Carol Alperson ••• One day, about a month ago, I received a letter that said: there will be a three day trip to New York to meet with the representatives of the Egyptian and Israeli Missions of the United Nations to discuss the peace negotiations. .,_. This great opportunity was just too good to pass up. Plus the fact, that on our way to New York we would stop in Washington D.C. to talk to Congressman Cavanaugh and Senator Zorinsky. There were five lucky people who took advantage of this terrific opportunity. The lucky five were Carl Cohn, Carol Alperson, Bob Chapman, Efrcm Bromberg, and myself. Oar -visit with Congressman Cavassujgj was most interestIng: especially since he didn't give us straight answers, or he avoided the questions, or he kept changing his answers. But it.
was still exciting and a great honor to meet him. Next, on our way to see Senator Zorinsky, we ran Into Ralph Nader, which was a surprise to all of us. During our Interview with Senator Zorinsky he gave us straight forward answer*; maybe not the answers we wanted to hear, but still straight complete answers. Still, It was a honor and a pleasure to have visited with him. • From Washington D.C. we took a Metroliner (train) to New York. That was pretty exciting within itself. In New York we met and had a discussion with the delegate&from Egypt and Israel at the U.N. Then we had a tour of the United Nations, I can see now, why the world is in the mess it is In, the United Nations isn't too well organized, but still interesting. During our stay in New York we saw the Broadway play "The Wlz." Boy! Was that fabulous! After the broadway play we ate dinner at Mamma Leone's. Talk about great food, those Italians really know how to cook! The next day we visited Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and Macy's Department store. That evening we took a plane home. The trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity which we will alwavs cherish and never forget. v ' ' , MarshaCooper > President of Ediar B.B.G.
A group of high school students; accompanied by Herman Rubin, assistant executive director, Jewish Community Center/recently visited Washington and New York City to get first hand information oa the Israeli-Egyptian peace talks. Upper left, from left are: Carl Cchn, Marsha Cooper, Congressman John Cavanaugh, Efrem Bromberg, Bob Chapman, Tom Fogarty, the Congressman's press secretary, and Carol Alperson. Upper right, the group has a chance of meeting with consumer advocate Ralph Nader. Lower left, Mar eha is treated to Senator Zorinsky's chair, and lower right, the group visiting the United Nations. (JP Photos by Rubin)
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later, he told me It was beWith the establishment, of cause of the source of the Medinat Israel, the problems arms, Czechoslovakia, which of statehood began. While he would not reveal. But we .David Ben Gurlon was handtook him on faith, when he ling its political arid Its rnlliurged us to go ahead. tary problems, Eliezer Kaplan, who had given up the . Our committee voted to recTreasurership of the Jewish ommend to the Yishuvto proAgency, became the first Ficeed with the proclamation of nance Minister of Medinat Isthe Jewish State. The resolurael. tion was drafted by our best One of the first responsibilidraftsman, Zalman Rubashow, later known as Shazar, ties of the first Finance Minister of Israel was to secure third President of Israel. substantial, loans abroad. In It urged the Yishuv to go New York, it was arranged for ahead with the proclamation him to apply for a substantial of the Jewish State. It was pre- loan from one of the leading sented at midnight of the clos- banks. x ing session.when everybody, He was invited to present his especially the Rabbis, were in formal application to a meeta burry to return home for ing of the bank's Executive Passover. It was adopted by a Board. The President of the large majority. ' Board, one of America's leadA month later, Medinat Is- ing financiers, who had himrael was proclaimed by the Yi- self already decided in favor shuv. Within minutes thereaf- of the applicant, turned to Mr. ter, it was given de facto Kaplan and said, "You should recognition by the United know that when a loan of this States, and Immediately size is being considered, we thereafter, by the Soviet ask the applicant to present a financial statement of his. Union.The rest Is history. Two years ago, on the occa* business for the past ten slon of the U.S. Bi-Centenary, years." Israel's Finance Minister witnessing the play "1776", I was reminded of the dramatic replied, "Gentlemen, to do scene at the Tel Aviv meeting that I would have to go back 19 centuries and I doubt if the reof the General Council. Thomas Jefferson read out cords are available." Whereupon the President of the Declaration of Independence before a session of the the bank turned to his Board Continental Congress, at mid- and said, "Gentlemen, six night, when most of the mem- months ago, we granted a loan bers of the Congress were of similar size to the Bethlephysically exhausted and hem Steel Company. We did it some of them half asleep. That for Bethlehem. Let's do it now, boys, Jerusalem." Is how history is made.
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Hie diamond exchange building in RamatGan. elgn buyer and the brokers get in line for a chance to show him their wares. The guests, who must be vouched for by a member, run from the inscrutable Japanese and Hindus, through the businesslike
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just an idea forty years ago. However, when the low countries were overrun by the Nazis, the few shops started by Belgian and Dutch immigrants in Eretz Ylsrael became the only source for diamonds for the free world. Since then the Industry was on the brink of extinction on several occasions. It was only thanks to the devotion of a few fanatics that a steady supply of rough diamonds, a must for a viable economic sector, was assured. After a long struggle, the Diamond Syndicate even took the unprecedented step of allowing the Israeli clients'to purchase only the quantity required during the manpower shortage caused by the Yom Klppur War. The normal practice Is to remove a customer from the exclusive list of 270 firms receiving a direct supply when he refuses to accept his allotment. Just a decade ago the Israel Diamond Exchange moved from Its modest Tel-Aviv premises to the new headquarters on the outskirts of RamatGan. Today, the original 28story building is like a giant on the rampage. Soon to be connected by a two-level bridge is another magnificent structure built on the former site of the Maccabl football stadium, which will almost triple the original capacity of 250 offices devoted to trading in diamonds. .Another building of 15 stories Is nearlng comple-
tion to the north and the New Diamond Club started a .couple of years ago will erect its own multi-story premises in the near future. The actual manufacturing is done in shops scattered around the district, In TelAviv, Netanya, B'nei Brak, Jerusalem, and several development towns. In all, about 15,000 people work In the diamond industry, which means that It provides a livelihood for about 60,000 In all. The diamond industry welcomed the latest economic reform of the government, but Its dispute with the treasury about the method of keeping business records for taxation purposes Is still unresolved. After a lengthy period of negotiations a joint committee finally agreed that the industry cannot be exempted from keeping books as required by law, but a couple of points remained to be settled. However, with the new spirit of conciliation prevailing, an agreement cannot be far off. In the meantime, the leaders of the industry are working hard to assure that Israel remains In the lead among the diamond trading and producing centers. The shortage of skilled labor Is being overcome by the increasing use of automation. A polishing machine introduced by the Syndicate has been improved and is now produced locally.
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By Robert Nobel The end of an era. The man who made basketball Israel's number one sport, the man who led Tel Aviv's team to the European Championship and to a stunning upset over the Soviet Union's team that brought out 100,000 jubilant fans in a spontaneous victory celebration in Tel Aviv, the man who Is Israel's epitome of the true sportsman, is leaving the court. At the age of 34, Tal Brody has announced his retirement. Brody, a native of Trenton, New Jersey, will spend most of the season on the bench of Maccabi Tel Aviv, which he helped to make into Israel's foremost basketball team. He will return to the court where he starred for ten seasons only "In an emergency." The culmination of Brody's career was reached last spring when he captained his team to victory over Italy's Mobil Girgi, Varese and clinched the European Cup. The game was a cliffhanger that emptied out Israel's theaters, restaurants, and highways in favor of Ihehome television set. In a display of national unity that clashed favorably with last year's numerous political upheavals, almost the entire nation was' transfixed in hair-wrenching suspense until the sound of the
Tal Brody and family. good of the team is characteristic of his entire career. After gaining prominence when he joined Maccabi Tel Aviv in 19C6, the 6'1" guard has set a fine example of sportsmanship, modesty and devotion to his team. "Gradually Brody.'s name has become a concept,"' wrote one Israeli Sports reporter, recapping his career. "A symbol of the true sportsman, fair, devoted, a leader on thecourt." ,
final buzzer. Maccabi pulled out a one point victory in the final seconds. "We were working closer and. closer to the European Championship every year," said Brody. "It's been my goal since starting with Maccabi. When we won It was a lot of hard work paying off." "A? the end of the season I announced to the Maccabi management my Intention to retire. It would have been a good way to end my career. They asked me to stay on a little longer until things settled down this year and it was clear that the team's good players were staying on. So I waited a few months into this season before making my announcement." Brody's concern for the
But Brody's contributions were more than symbolic. When he Joined Maccabi Tel Aviv in 1966, the conditions of Israeli basketball were primitive. All the games were played on outside courts, even during the damp, chilly Medi(Continued on Page 41) ...
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Basketball Retirement (Continued from Page 40) terranean winter. On occasion the Tel Aviv players would make the hour bus trip to meet the Haifa team only to be rained out alter the first half, with the second half postponed to a later date when weather conditions would hopefully 'be more favorable. The largest stadium, located In Tel Aviv, seated only five thousand — an accurate Indicator of the sport's low level of popularity. Brody's addition to the team brought dazzling success, including reaching the finals in the.European Championship In his second year. Basketball suddenly left the doldrums end gathered Increasing numbers of fans until It became Israel's most popular sport. The Tel Aviv stadium was roofed and had its seating capacity doubled to 10,000 to meet the sudden crush for tickets. During the same two years, Brody travelled around the country running "clinics" organized by the Ministry of Education for coaches and teachers. Brody's basketball career began when he was eight years old. He Joined the local team in the Police Athletic League-of Trenton, New Jersey, In his senior year at high school his team won the State Championship after an undefeated season. Brody, playing guard, was chosen to play on the all-state team. Brody went on to the University o r Illinois. In his sophomore year he was made part o( the starting lineup which In-.
eluded four seniors. The team was ranked, third nationally and first in the Big Ten Conference. In his senior year in 1965 he was chosen to play on the college all-star team and was the second draft choice of the Baltimore Bullets. Brody was also picked to play on the U.S. team at the annual Maccabia games held each year in Israel. The participants in the games are Jewish athletes from around the world. During Brody's two weeks In Israel with the team, he was approached by Maccabi Tel Aviv and the Ministry of Education about staying in Israel. The Ministry representatives said that Tal could make a valuable contribution toward advancing sports In Israel. Brody returned to the Stales Intrigued by the possibility of living in Israel. After "a lack of agreement" between him and the Bullets, Brody resumed his studies In education and psychology at the University of Illinois. After he was rewarded his Masters degree at the end of the year, Brody returned to Israel. "I planned to take a year of my life and come here and play basketball," Brody,recalled. "I enjoyed everything so much that I decided to stay another year." In 1968 Brody was Inducted Into the U.S. Army. He served in the Special Services in sports at Fort Polk, Louisiana. He was selected from the Army to play on the Armed
Forces Team in the World Championships. One of his teammates was Bill Walton. Upon his discharge in 1970 Brody returned to Israel as a new immigrant. "I enjoyed the social and cultural aspects of life In the country. And I had the self-satisfaction that came from contributing to ' building up the country's sports." Brody's settling in continued when, in 1971, he married ~ Rontt, a native Israeli. He was Introduced to her by a mutual friend. Moshe Dayan was the guest of honor at their wedding. Today the couple lives In Herzila near the beach with their two children, Karen, 5, and Ron, 2. Next season Brody expects to be working as a coach. Although'he has not yet decided with which team he will work, It will be at least a year before he considers a return to Maccabi Tel Aviv. "I will wait at least a year so there will be some distance between me and the players that I played with." A sports columnist in the large Hebrew daily, Ma'ariv, had a different suggestion for Brody, one more in keeping with his position as the builder of basketball in Israel. "The direct continuation of Brody's career is In nurturing, coachIng, and guiding youth," wrote N. Ben-Avraham. "That Is, . . . (Brody should) work towards making for Israeli basketball as many 'Tal Brodys' as possible."
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By Dvora Waysman Jews have lived, and trans- matic readings, with the Seder The word 'Haggadah' sim- lated into most languages in- culminating in a presentation ply means a story or narra- cluding Jewish vernacular — by children of 'Had Gadya'. tion, but we have come to as- Yiddish, Ladino, Judeo- Anyone who has a relative, sociate it with Passover, and Greek, Judeo-Arabic and however distant, in a kibbutz the Seder which we celebrate Judeo-Pereian. Since the 15th tries to wangle an invitation on Passover eve. This, of century, there have been more for the kibbutz seder right. course, goes back deeply into than 2,700 editions of 'Hagga- Combining the old and the new the roots of Jewish history and dot' published. Because of its is an example of the Israeli natradition. In Ex: 13:18 we are comparatively small size, it tional renaissance at its best told, "And thou shalt tell they was not too expensive to com- and most creative. son in that day saying: it is be- mission or purchase, and not' An Emergency Haggadah of cause of that which the Lord too laborious for a scribe to the Israel Defense Forces was did for me when I came out of write or an artist to illumi- produced for soldiers on front Egypt." Josephus, the famous nate. line duty in 1967. It has large ancient historian, tells us that The genre scenes of mediev- print and an abridged ritual, in Second Temple days, not al Jewish life depict the cus- and a copy is in the Ansbacher less than 3,000,000 people ga- toms of various European Collection, Jerusalem, which thered In Jerusalem at Pas- communities, by portraying also has a 'Haggadah' issued sover. their dally and festive dress, in 1948, illustrated by A. AlThe Passover 'Haggadah' Is household utensils, furniture well, specially published for a special book In Hebrew and a r c h i t e c t u r e . T h e soldiers of the Haganah. (with a few passages in Ar- "Matza" and "Maror" (bitter Many of the most beautiful amaic), telling the story of the herbs) seem to be the earliest and ancient 'haggadot' are on Exodus from Egypt, and ex- textual illustrations — some display in Jerusalem. The Isplanations for the use of the very witty such as the one of rael Museum houses the symbolic objects of the Seder the man pointing at his wife Bird's Head Haggadah, an iltable, and certain prayers, while reciting "maror ze" — luminated manuscript pubpsalms, hymns and songs. The "this bitter herb". lished in S. Germany c.1300. book is really an answer to the Many illustrated editions This is the first 'Haggadah' in four questions asked by the are of great artistic value and which the baking of matzot Is youngest child at the begin- have found their home In mu- introduced into the Exodus ning of the Seder. In effect, It seums and private collections story. In the Illustrations, the presents a religious philoso- around the world. Certain faces are distorted to conform phy of Jewish history, and communities use their own with the biblical prohibition much of the text dates back to versions, particularly the Cen- against graven Images, and the Temple period. It probably tral Conference of American also ihe angels are shown with received its present form at Rabbis (Reform) — from 1905, blank faces. The Israel Mu- the time the Mishnah was and the London Union of Lib- seum also houses the Venice compiled (200C.E.), eral and Progressive Syna- Haggadah, published 1609, 'Haggadot' have been the gogues (from 1953). Also origi- which has the Hebrew text in most popular works in Jewish nal haggadot exist in Israel In the center and the Ladino religious literature. Mostly the kibbutzim, where the hag- translation In columns at the they are lavishly Illustrated, gadot are compiled by the kib- sides. perhaps as a means of holding butz movement or by the kib-, Displayed at the Jewish Nachildren's interest during the butz in question. The kibbutz tional University Library in , long Seder service. Many have Seder is renowned for its high Jerusalem is the earliest been preserved dating from standard of presentation, the known printed 'Haggadah', 13th — 15th century, originat- reading being Interspersed by and the only known copy in exing in all countries in which a choir, an orchestra and dra(Continued on Page 43)
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(Continued from Page 42) istence. It was produced in Guadalajara, Spain, in 1482 by Solomon B. Moses Alkabez. In the private Jerusalem collection of Mlchal Kauffman, is the Amsterdam Haggadah, printed In 1712, and the first to use copper engraved illustrations. The Golden Haggadah, which is probably from Barcelona In early Mth .century, has many Biblical Illustrations. In the Sassoon Collection In Letchworth, England, is the 14th century Sassoon Spanish Haggadah. The passage: "And the Lord brought us out
of Egypt with a mighty hand neglected soil of Palestine and an outstretched arm" Is il- began to yield harvests. lustrated by the children of IsThe Haggadah reminds rael in medieval dress, leav- Jews of the story of their libering a walled town* ation from slavery, and how -» In Israel today, at the Seder, in spite of wandering and perthe 'Haggadah' is supple- secution for so many centuries mented with stories, poems v— the Jews have survived and and songs of the new redemp- Reserved their faith and cultion. One tells how he escaped' ture. In their darkest days, the a life worse than slavery In story of the Exodus as related Germany; others how they In the Haggadah, gave Jews wandered over snow-capped hope that they would be saved, mountains, sun-parched de- even as their ancestors in serts or stormy seas to free- Egypt were redeemed from dom In Israel. Perhaps some- slavery. one recalls . "the bread of The Haggadah is Indeed a affliction" he and his fellow book for all times — its mes"hatutzim" (pioneers) lived sages as relevant today as It on for several years until the was so many centuries ago.
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Today, Mt. Hermon is in the middle of the U.N. Buffer Zone on the Golan Heights. Whether or not tourists are allowed to visit there, I do not know. Abu Rudels, In the Sinai, is another such spot. Five years ago, several hundred people on student tours met on the beach of Abu Rudeis and camped put. Our contingent was among that group, yet in 1978, Abu Ru- • dels is part of Egypt, and because of oil fields nearby. Is of f limits for most tour groups.
When I last visited Israel in the summer of 1973,1 saw a country that was living at the height of its pros• perity. The problems which Israel faced shortly after the 1967 war of a battered economy and a restless society, had eased considerably since the tense times of the late 60s. All seemed to be well. '
Prosperity in Israel before the war seemed to be booming. In the cities, I observed that there were many more autos and motorcycles than I had been led to believe. Stereos, televisions, radios and refrigerators seemed to be in demand five years ago.
I visited Israel with a group of students on a B'nal B'rith Youth Organization tour known as the Israel Summer Institute. Thirty-five of us from the Midwest and the East Coast spent two months travelling throughout the country. Our group spent much of its time in Jerusalem and on a Moshav In the Galil region of Northern Israel. Unlike most tourists who bus from hotel to hotel, we camped out, stayed in youth hostels or settled in on the Moshav. "Before the Yom KippurW'aiy travel throughout Israel was literally unrestricted. In the Golan Heights, our group visited Mt. Hermon, which was then on the Syrian border. We observed troops occupying the area, but were allowed to travel and backpack through it.
Israel was becoming a consumer, society after 25 years, despite its fragile economy. American dollars were worth much on the foreign currency exchange. Twenty-five American dollars were worth 100 Israeli Pounds, which, back then, could buy quite a bit of anything. Now that is not so. Israel's economy is slowly coming out of its chaotic state, but since the war, inflation has risen at annual rate of approximately 35 percent. Prices have doubled and are on their way to tripling themselves. Israeli_prosperity has, according to rfc ports I have read since the war, come to a grinding halt. In traveling through Israel, our group visited towns and settlements, which through the tragedy of terrorist warfare, have become historical landmarks.. Ma'alot and Kiryat Shemona, both of which we ei-
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Bev Goreiick—a Kibbutznik! By Jody Newman In 1975, after studying in Boulder, Colo., for one year, Bev Gorelick, a native of Omaha, left America for Israel. For a time she lived and worked in Ketura, a kibbutz near Eilat. Most of the people who lived on Ketura were in their twenties or early thirties. Bev was in the younger age group. After Staying at Ketura for six weeks she moved to Kfar Ruppin, a kibbutz near Bet-Shean on the Jordanian border. With the exception of one month spent in Jerusalem studying, Bev remained at Kfar Ruppin until her return to America in the summer of 1976. In the fall of 1976 Bev returned to Boulder to continue her previous studies in archeology. The following spring she was once again on her way back to Kfar Ruppin. Through the University of Tel Aviv, Bev was able to take part in an archeological dig outside of Petach-Tikva, named Aphek-Antiptris. During the week, she stayed on the site in former British prisons, then returned to Kfar Ruppin each week-end. Bev came back to America in the fall of 1977. When ' in Israel, she was placed in an Ulpan, a classification of people who want to study Hebrew and learn about the iife-style of a kibbutz. The days are divided between Hebrew classes and work. The amount of time allotcd to each varies from week to week. One week classes Would meet for three hours, then everyone worked for five hours; the following week classes may meet for five hours, and everyone worked for three hours; . As a member of an Ulpan you are given the names of two people who are referred to &s your "parents." "These people , help integrate new people into kibbutz life. Through your parents you are introduced to other klbbutzniks, and social groups begin to form." Kfar Ruppin is a smaller sized Kibbutz where approximately 300 people live. The people of Kfar Ruppin, in contrast to Ketura, are older and the settlement is more established. "There are many children living in Kfar Ruppin, and most of the kibbutzniks are married." Orchards, wheat fields, and sugar beets are Kfar Ruppin's agricultural means. Dates, pomegranltes, olives, and papaya trees grow In their orchards.. When Bev first arrived at Kfar Ruppin she was assigned
various jobs. "Most women worked with the children, or in the kitcheaand dining hall." Bev said she was not satisfied with this type of work, which resulted in her meeting the man in charge of the date orchards. Truly her interest came as quite a surprise to this man because never before had a woman worked in the date orchards. "Orchard work is very difficult work and physically exhausting. You climb in and out of trees all day pruning them, replanting them, and arranging different watering systems." Temperatures on Kfar Ruppin commonly reach 110 degrees in the shade; consequently everyone is up and working before sunrise. Bev explained a typical workday on Kfar Ruppin. "I would get up at 3:30 a.m. and be ready for work by 4. Everyone worked until breakfast which was from 8 to 9." "After traveling from the orchards to the dining hall, eating, and returning to the orchards, the hour was up. Everyone went back to work, continuing until noon." "After lunch, depending upon the season, we would either resume working or there would be some free time." "The heat is so strong by this time of day, most people chose to either sleep or read. Air conditioning is one's only re!ici fromthe heat: the swimming pool is even too hot." "There is a traditional custom in Israel which takes place each day in late afternoon; people visit each other to have tea and cake before the evening meal." "This custom was brought to Israel from the many Czech, Rumanian, and German immigrants. In Israel most people do that now. Following tea everyone goes to the communal dining hall for dinner which is served from 7 to 8. After dinner, time is spent visiting others, or watching the sunset, and then heading toward home." "Lifestyle on Kfar Ruppin is simplistic, physically hard, and extremely social. Group orientation is prevalent; there Is very little individual or personal attention given. Idealistlcally this lifestyle is great, h&wever I strongly.felt a lack of mental stimulation. Lifestyle on the kibbutz is one of community and conformity."
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Sev spent one month of her first year in Israel studying l a ; Jerusalem. School was taught in Hebrew. Bev concluded that she had to work extremely hard, but that she really learned a lot. When asked about the differences between city life in Israel and life on a kibbutz, Ehe said: "On a kibbutz everyone is taken care of, therefore, I felt, better off as far as having sufficient food and clothing. In the city everyone is on his own. Living in the city you meet many people, and you have the choice to build your social life in accordance with your needs and desires. You do not feel pressure to conform, as Is so on a kibbutz... a kibbutz offers a wonderful life if one Is willing to conform."
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The Seder Service The Seder service celebrated in the home on the first two nights of Passover is divided Into fourteen sections. The Hagaddah is the name given to the special book containing the order of the service followed at the Seder. The purpose of the Seder service is (o symbolize and dramatize important features and lessons of the Exodus and redemption. In this manner, we re-enact each-year the story of the first Passover, and re-emphasize the teaching of freedom for all people. •
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THE ORDER OF THE SEDER SERVICE 1. Recite the Kiddush, after which all drink the first of the (our prescribed cups of wine. • •'.'•'•' The following blessing is recited on the first night only: 2. Wash the hands,emitting the customary benediction. ' ' Bo-ruch ato adonoy, elo-hay-nu melech ho-olom, she^he3. Eat the celery, dipping It in salt-water, and reciting the preche-yo-nu, vl'kl-ye-mo-nu, v'hl-gl-o-nu, lazman hazeh. scribed blessing. '• Blessed are Thou, Q Lord our God, King of the universe, 4. The middle matzo is broken and a half is put away for aflkowho has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach men (dessert). To keep the children Interested, they are this festive season. encouraged to hide the afikomen and it is later redeemed SILENT PRAYER from them on the promise of reward. Our Father In Heaven, as I kindle these festival lights to 5. Recite the service from the Hagaddah. grace our Holiday table, I pray fervently that Thy spiritual 6. Wash the hands for the meal, reciting the customary bleslight and peace abide In our family circle and home. May the sings. spirit of holiness and true love reign within our hearts so that 7. Recite the blessing over the matzo. Thou wilt bless us. May the spirit of freedom which we are 8. Eat the bitter herb dipped in Charoses. commemorating always remind us of our responsibilities to 9. Eat the bitter herb and matzo sandwich. keep freedom alive. May all who are deprived of this privi10. Serve the festival meal. lege be granted the opportunity to become free and true chil11. Eat a piece of the afikomen, as dessert to the meal. dren of God.—Amen. 12. Say the grace after meals. Passover is the most beautiful arid dramatic of all our holi- 13. Recite the remaining portion of the Hagaddah. days, and deserves special attention and effort. Make the Seder 14. Conclude the Seder with Passover songs. an •, outstanding observance In your home,, provide Hagaddahs for every-member at the table The Seder table is the center of the Pesach celebration. Upon and let the children participate It all the symbols of Pesach have been gathered. A large plate Is fully in the recitation of the Seder place before the master of the house upon which are the followService. < . • ing: The Festival of Pesach comThe Egg — A roasted hard boiled egg is placed on the left side memorates the deliverance of the of the dish and represents the special Passover Holiday offering people of Israel from Egyptian in the temple. The egg Is also symbolic of a new birth of freedom* bondage, and with it the birth of for the Jewish people. the Hebrew nation. It is the FestiThe Shankbone — A roasted meat bone Is placed on the right val of Spring (Chag Haavlv) when nature comes to life again of the dish and symbolizes the Paschal lamb. after the dark winter.
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The Bitter Herbs - Bitter radishes (horse-radish) symbolize the bitterness of Egyptian bondage. It is placed in the center of the dish. The heart of the lettuce may also be used for this purpose, siitce it tastes sweet at first and then bitter. Charoses - This is a compound of apples, nuts, cinnamon and wine which represents the mixture of mortar used by the Israelite slaves in their labours. Karpas - A green vegetable, usually celery or parsley, which is dipped into salt water and eaten. The Three Matzos — Three matzos are placed before the head of the family. The three matzos point to the three sections of the Jewish people — Priests, Levites, and Israelites. At a certain point in the Seder Service, the middle matzo is broken into two pieces. One half is wrapped in a napkin and put aside as afikomen, to be eaten at the very end of the meal. The other half Is replaced between the two whole matzos. The custdm Is for children to hide the afikomen. They return it only on promise of a reward. This is simply an additional incentive to the children to maintain their Interest throughout the Seder. The Four Cups of Wine — These are drunk during the course of the Seder service in token of the four expressions of redemp-' tlon mentioned in the Bible In connection with the exodus from Egypt (Exodus 6:6-7). The Cup of Elijah - During the Seder Service, Immediately following the meal, the door is opened for the arrival of the Prophet Elijah. At one time it was usual to leave the door open throughout the Seder as an invitation to strangers to enter and participate in the Seder. Today the door Is open for a moment in symbolic welcome of the Prophet Elijah. Raprinttd Irani th» Bath k
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Who is still young comes to Israel to study, no matter what religion. So the world has to thank for the knowledge Israel gives what they are able to do. • That way — in Haifa where I lived — on each roof has been the solar companies help themself too with solar. They build inside the solar to drive the machines, to have heat or cooling, and always hot water too. Who discovered the solar? Israel! . One trouble is, that they always have trouble on account of the terrorists. But nevertheless no one Is afraid. They go to work and do their duty. It is the will of God so something will happen, but we have to take care — not only for our family — but for our country. And everybody is proud to be a Jew and work hard for his country too. There are also Americans living there today, Israelites. It is hard for them to become acclimatized; but they love to live there, in reality a free person. They built a special kibbutz where only born American Jews are living. The Israelites have love hi their heart. Where it is necessary they come and help. Where still Arabs are living, like Sinai, they build schools and hospitals. The Arab learns to work. The Beduins love the Israelites. In the Sinai Desert they discovered now two new oil wells. To have too much oil that way they are willing to sell, but for cheap money to avoid inflation. \ The Israelis are proud in whatever job they are doing. They are not ashamed. That way you find everywhere the kibbutz where they are farmers, not only for Israel, but also to be able to export. Who is unable to do farm-work, they have workshops of all kinds. With one word: they are busy like bees and from sand they, built the most beautiful country, and again where milk and honey are flowing. Congratulations for the 30th anniversary of your rebirth!
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he Land of Ararat to Mount Zion By JosdGoldschmldt, Deputy Mayor Municipality of Jerusalem Where in Jerusalem would you find a collection of 4,000 manuscripts, all of them ancient and priceless? Where In Jerusalem would you find some of the finest medieval churches, rich in candelabra, relics and tile walls of early Christendom and whose air is filled with Incense? Where in Jerusalem would you find an 1833 printing press . (the first in the Holy Land) alongside 20,000 books in a language that no more than 3,000 Jerusalemites read and speak and which was divinely inspired in the fourth century? Where in Jerusalem will you find a large display of gold treasures, elaborate jewel: ry, priestly vestments and ancient ceramics in a brand new museum opening in October 1978? . Enter the Old City of Jerusalem through Jaffa Gate and walk towards the Western Wall passing the old Turkish prison on the right attached to the sixteenth century city walls. On the left is a high forbidding wall which encases a walled city within the walled city of Jerusalem with one arched portal leading inside. Every night two heavy iron doors, hundreds of years old/ close the entry. Behind these walls in the Armenian Quarter you will find the answers to our questions and a community whose special way of life has guaranteed its existence over the past 1700 years and made it unique among'Jerusalem's many communities. Right inside this arched entry is the Cathedral of St. James whose history goes back to the fourth century when the remains , of the martyred St. James the Less, the first Bishop of Jerusalem, were removed from the Kidron Valley and reburled under what is today the Cathedral's main altar. The site of the decapitation and burial of St. James the Great,' the fisherman and one ' of the 12 Apostles, Is commemorated by a richly decorated chapel in the northern nave. In St. Echmiadzin's Chapel in the Southern nave, three large stones from Mt. Sinai, Mt. Tabor and the River Jordan symbolize pilgrimages to these holy sites. The Walls of this beautiful chapel are decorated with tile pictures of the life of Jesus and biblical stories, reproductions of ancient Armenian manuscripts. The entire Cathedral is filled with magnif-
In a Jerusalem matzah factory (top photo), these women are busy boxing matzot in preparation for Pesach. At right is part of the northern wall of the Cathedral of St. James in the Armenian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. lcent hand-crafted candelabra — gifts of Armenian communities all over the world. Another cathedral Is also being built on Mt. Zlon which will incorporate the ruins of the House of Calphas and a church from the Byzantine period, and will stand beside the traditional burial grounds of the Armenian Patriarchs. Inserted on the courtyard walls in front of the Cathedral are decorative cross-stones, "Khatchkars," also gifts from devoted pilgrims from abroad. Two clappers, one wooden and one iron, hang just outside the Cathedral's entrance. In the past used for calling congregants to worship, they now serve as reminders that until 1840 the Turks forbade church bells in Jerusalem. Among the other Interesting buildings within the 300 acres of the Armenian Quarter is the residence of the Armenian Patriarch, Elijah II, and the administrative offices of the Patriarchate. Especially noteworthy Is the elegant and spacious hall, filled with portraits of former Armenian Patriarchs and autographed pictures of European royalty, used by the Patriarch for
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