THE ISRAELITE PRESS Friday, July 24, 1S59 HEBREW: A Language In Perspedive By DB. M. EBENBEB~ The Philosophy In Mabrew mwt give his body and his mind Sc:riptiues. Savants have writte.a The ancient rabbis stated "there -Her Majesty In Winnipeg THE Hebrew lwguage ls IDDl'"I? on this one day each week. than llbout the feeling they have on are seventy faces to the Torah" METROPOLITAN-Hal Wallis' production "Last Train From Gun 1 than a medi11tr1 o! exp:-es.sion. It by iUliling that day "Shabbat". The ruding. certain passages ot the and the voluminous exegeses that Hill," Carolyn Jones, Earl Holliman. Tochnicolor, VistaVis!on The Ca.tadan te.leviaioo Pff5(1tW.ity who declared in New York contains an i.lltrinsic philosophy Lord rested on the seventh day of Bible; of being elevated beyond have accumulated upon the Holy Features at 11.30, 1.30, 5.35. 7.35, 9.45 p.m, that ahe wu "like most C:111:iadian.s .Indifferent to the Queen'a visit" within its etymological structure. the 'Creation and thus ~Shabbat", the mundane, prosaic existence of Scriptures can bear witness to this was obv!tiwly not ffllpowettd by ~most Canadians' 'to speak on One can enter upon a.u extended the term applied in Genesis to His our everyday lives to a higher fact. The commentaries and U· di.scoune on this SUbjed alone, but day of rest, fim: came to be known.. moralistic plane where time and positions on Scriptures have con-· CAPITOL-Held over: Walt Di.snc)..,s "Sleeping Beauty." T~l their bdw!. The friendly and often vrry enthusiastic: reception color, full Stereophonic sound. (General.) that Htr Majesty and be:r huabaod, Prince Philip are rect!hing from suffice it for w lo quote a few The s:anetification of the Sabbath spaee are only re!e,rant and that tinued through the long years of examplCJ\. 15 so important as to send its roots intangible item we call soul reign.I our Enle, and continue today both fflth~ thronv everywhere - from French Canadian Quebec to GARRICK-"Pork Chop Hill," Gregory Peck. (Adult.) Ar.i'.)0-Suoo Ontario and a.s f.ar u cosmopolitan Manitoba - ccr Fu-stly, consider the word uL'Hit back to the ,·ery beginning of the supreme. No other book. past or in Israel and the Diaspora to solve ta.lnJy 1h"11'1 no "1.lc:k of lnterut" on the part of the public at large. pallel" (to pray) which is the re univene. Rest is indeed a law of present, ha.s been able to effectuate va.riega~ rabbinical and lay prob flexive form of the root "pallel" nature, applicable t::> every upert this feeling ill man. lems In a turbulently · scientific 1. YCEUM-"The Son of Robin Hood," Al Hedi.son, June La,•eriek.. M It apptan, carw1a ii Ali.rued lo be II monareby and like wbic:h means to wonder, to medi of the Creation, and "ShAbbat" u Th.ls is true, however, only when world. This gigantic cumulus of ''Here Come the Jets," Steve Brodie. (General.) wise also a mffllbe!' of I.he British Commonwealth whose unity is tate. Hence "L'Hitpall!!l" connot.es the ll8llli: for ~ day of rest is the Scriptures are read in their Scriptures, Mishna, Gem~ Fo~ srmboliud by the Crown. U Canada did not w.ant this, no one the aspect of introspection, seli• truly _Divine, pnmaevel and come- original Hebrew. Any written work er and Latter Comtnentaries, agllJ.ll wollld hinder 1w' ill cbanglng ber .-yJrtem. a,ppraisal, an accoanting of the cratied in the creation <>;, the WI!; translated from one- language to with ~or Aramn1c exc~ptlon, ODEON-James Cagney, Shlrley Jones in ..Ne\·er Steal Anything CamdJI b a free and democrat.le country. Every citizen is free deeds one ha.s enacted towards verse and man. Indeed, Shabbat another suffers in the process; this was written, to be sure, m the Small." Cinemascope and color, Shows at 12.00, 2.00, 4.00, t., express his oplnlon on that whlch he likes and d.Wilc~. Critic.ism himself and his fellow man. Hence, connotes a ph1101ophy deeper than is true tenfold of the Bible for it Hebrew language. In the light of 6.00, 8.00, 10.00 p.m. {Adult.) of the Monarchy or the Queen herself la not forbidden - excepting etymologically, "to pray" in He mere etymolo;ical &eurces can dis- is written in -the inimitabl~ style this colossal Hebraic cultural the me of 1n.rult1.ng expreuiom that are 6enenlly forbidden in brew implies man's ili:;..--ourse with c:lose. representative of its ancient era aehlevement, one can hope only to his conscience-a so-called balanc DELUXE-Susan Hayward in "I Want to Live." "Sierra Baron." relation, among people. The enterlainer who made the aforemen Consider too, the word "Breeut" and thus defies transl.ation !.nt~ whet his appetite but never to be (Adult.) tioned remark called forth dlnaw!.actlon in certain c..anadlan c:1rcles ing of bis moral and ethical ledger. which ill Hebrew Is "health". Ila other languages.. Indeed we are come fully satiated as long as one for speaking abroad for "the majority" of Canadians whieh no one It is much more than mere lip source is the m>rd ";a.oro" which currently shying away from the partakes of foreign Biblical trans- had empowered ber to do but she was not held responsible for this service in a routine perfunctory means "to ~te", as ~e ~ "what sayest thou" translatory ap- lations, be they even of the finest 1nd did not even lose her po.tllicm in the C.B.C. a "Crown" corpora• and repetitious manner. It is in verse of the Bible states--'- Braishit proach (in our attempts to lend variety. STAY• AT THE tlon, that Is, a public undertaking organized by the government tended in i!:J _essence to make us Boro". In the Beginning (G-d) some semblance of linguistic sane- The Bible as the regal convey• but re.aporulble only to public opinion, to the nation whieh is aym. better people, which basically ls Created (heaven and earth). It ap- tity albeit mediaeval in calibre) ance of Monotheiam to the world · bollud by the crown. the purpose of all prayer and the pears that "Breeut" in Hebrew to :.what are you saying"-more has discharged its function nobl7. fdR.n.. MOTEL aim of all religions. U Carutda h a means more than mere "health". understandable to the modem gen- It must however be studied In the giv.ing the Queen such reeeption it -Is because Secondly, the word "chaver'', Winnipeg's Larg11t and Moat Modern Motel the people are satisfied with the visit and because the nation likes To be healthy implies harmony eratlon. Perhaps we have at last original Hebrew to appreciate the OWntcl and 01141ritod by tho OOLDBliRG IIROTHIRI meaning "friend", stems from the with . the prime intent of G-d in reallied the futility. of a canonical full meaning of the word of G-d e Bedroom • nd Efflcltru:y Units e Car HHltr Plup the crown whleh ll)'Illbolu.es the nation's freedom and independence. _ Hebrew word "chovor", which • T•ltphonH R-.!los and TV • Steam HHNIII Nobody drive! t.he nation to the great parades and solemn recep creating manldnd, namely, to keep and ecclesiastical translation of the both as it appeared at the dawn of .. WeeklY~ Montllly ...ci Speclll Winter Ratti on R~UHI tions tor the royal couple. means _to unite, to make Ill! one. it healthy. He intended no illne5;1 Bible ill a f9reign tongue; perhaps civilhatlon and as it applied to • Rot"" "Hlllr" !J:t Manltob• Covemment The Hebraic concept of a friend when He created man and his um• we are finally content with the manldnd throughout the age1, to 1882 PEMBINA HIGHWAY Phone Globe 2•7933 Perhaps It is not rational. However, who says that people ought transcends the popular eunception verse. Indeed, Judalc:ally when we exposition of content only, having our own day. On tllahway 7:S-10 Minute, from Downtown Wlnnl1M9 to_ arid want to ll11e In ii thoroughly rational manner? People need of "friend" which oftentimes Is are healthy we fulfill Ole original at long last realized that the ecclc symbola, th~y aeek to symbolize their more Important functlons In synonomo1111 with "acquaintance", purpose of God's universe; and slastical tone ean be preserved in their private and public lite and they love pageantry and solemnity. The Hebrew term "chave:t' implies should one subscribe to the propo. the Hebrew language alone. An example of this !s Chicago, the second largest city In the worlds' one who contributes of him.sell to sitlon that cleanliness of mind and The -potential and actual ramif.i. largest and Cree.ti republic-Chicago welcomed Queen Elhabeth a degree that makes him almost of body is the basis of good health, cat.ions of the Bible are legend. when abe vi.sited there earlier this month giving her no less enthusl united _in spirit and In mind with ~ most proponents of Preventive Its Time! Brighten Up! Clean Up! utlc a reception than her own ''11.1bjects" did In Canada. his recipient. It co:mot~ physical Medicine do, then the adage "clean• It h worthwhile noting that the freest countries in Europe have succour and moral and 52lritual llness is next to godliness" may in• Make Home Spick •n• Span for $ummer l remalned monarchies in SJJlte of the fact that for man:v year• they sympathy and understanding to an deed be more than a mere saying. Herzlia P.W.O. were governed by irodaliat administrations. We refer to the Scand irrevocable extent; in short, two Th• lnflutnc• of Htbrew inavian countrie1 and al110 H9lland an<:I Belgium who maintained hearts that beat as one, two minds on Th• .;,wish P,opl• I.heir monarchistic systems alt.bough claas privileges have actually with one purpose .lndivilliblc, IJnguistlc scholars have sub- Elect Officers · been wiped oul The same is also true with respect to Great Britian united in mutual, r.,~iproeal assist scribed to·the theory that the char- Herma ch apter of Pioneer ACCURATE WASHING RUS'fl-KRETE OF where aocialht governments ruled and made no ·attempt to change ance, no matter how g.-e11t the cost, acter of a nation is discernible .in Women held their wind-up dinner FONSECA ROOFING MACHINE REPAIRS CANADA LTD. the monarchlaUc 1ystem. how dire the circumstances. This th is the true moralistic Judaic mean• its language. ponversely, ey on Monday, June 8, _at Zorrattl'a Repairs tot All Makes Manl!facturers of DUNBRIK - In the case of the latter, the crown is not only the symbol of the ing of friend. m~lntain that a lan~age deter• restaurant. Lottie Sherebrin wcl• & SHEET METAL CO. 29 YEARS• EXPERIENCE the modem economical building natlol!I freedom and Independence but al!!o the symbol of the unity mmes the characteristics of the comed the members and called on brlckr RUS'l'I-KRETE tho rustle As we all know, the word "sha• All Work Guaranteed or the Commonwealth In a family of free nations united in a bond !om" in Hebrew means "hello". It people. A debatable point perhaps:. the various-executives to give their Established 1860 look . in brick - at tho right of freedom and common interesta. This ia also the case with respect yet psycbolo~lsts do ~11 us that reports. Rose Gordon seeretary New Washing Mach.Ines price. A compleui pre-cast also means "peace". In a world ELLICE AVE, to Canada: for tu the Queen symboliz.es not only our own free insti on an individual baSJs, language '• • th ' Bonded Rooft, A,phalt Shln"le 788 masonry line. . torn by bitterness and strife how and personality influence each gave a resUlDe of activities !)f e PHONES: • 499 KENSINGTON ST. tution, and the unity that wsta amongst the people of different refreshing it must be for one to · - year. Tye ~per, quota chall'lllan, Roofl, Asphalt, .Pitch .and Grava! origins who together compose the Canadian nation, but also our ?ther. Thus, psychologically speak• gave a report on the indlvldual Roofl, ate. Watarprooflng, Air SP 24183 RH, SP 2--89B9 Phone TUmar 11-1394 hear the friendly greeting of "sha• mg, a good man speaks mcely. efforts of the members which Condltlonln", Furnace R,p•ln, belonglnga to the British Commonwealth, the family of free nations, lorn". When we greet each other united for peace and welfare. Agatn, the nicety of speech 1s de- showed that most members had Ene•troughln11, ln1ul•tlon, TIie with "shalom" it Is as though we termined not only by the choice raised their monies with usual or M11tlc Floorlno • • • preclude the possibility of any For All Your Building However, beaides the general Canadian population, we as Jews of _words in a glve:11 language, but amount of bard work. Ettie Cohen, HI-Grade Upholstery animosity to those we welcome. by the use of that particular la~gu, J.N.F. chairman, presented "Tree ROOF REPAIRS Supplies-Call have a particular reason for warmly weJcom1ng her Majesty and Keen minded indeed, was the sage her Prince Consort on their visit to Canada and Winnipeg. The who gave the word "shalom" to age per se. In other words, the Certificates" to Bella Wiseman, WORK GUARANTEED & Drapery Service House of Windsor baa alway11 been friendly to Jews, at least from proposltion is presented that an Ida Tessler and Toby Lank on the Israel as a greeting, for there can individual speaking, say, Vrdu _or occasion of recent "Bnr-Mltzvah" "Finest ln the tfme or Victoria onwards, and this friendship has also been be no form of healthful human re Phone LEnox ~2936 TOUPIN LUMBER shown by the present Queen on d.lffcrent occasions. Hindi i!J of a. different personality of their sons. Leah warkov, treas Furniture and Dra~ea" lationship, social, ecunomic, cul• due to the 1111:1guage he speaks, urer, gave a brief report on the S. F. Drummond, Manager This frlcndllhip spreads out also to the State of Israel. A particu tural or financial, unless the pre E1tlmate1 and Fr•• lar expression of thla friendship was the recent private invitation than. one speaking say, French or financial standing, showing that Res. HUdson 9--5626 & FUEL CO. LTD. Con1ultatlon S.rvlce mise of peace exists apriorl. This English; and the ~holoe of words the chapter we'nt well over their extended to the Ambassador of Israel In London to visit the Queen's concept Is basic in Judaism; since and expressiona m the former - Phone CHapel 7-1105 MR. PIDLIP WEISS, Manager palace for a weekend aJ a rbral guest. time immemorial the emphasis on 1 nguages will further influence quota in fund raising. Anne Sl~ger human life and human dignity has a . read the new slate of officers 388 BERTRAND ST. Phone WHitehall 3-3082 the p~rsonality in a difierent way hich was accepted with slight been advocated positively and reso than 1t will in the latter languages, w J.C. CHABOYER ST. BONIFACE . 266 Main Street lutely by our forefathers; and the The proponents ot semnntica· in changes. A Challenge To The B' nai B' rith keystone to the arc of these ethical linguistics with their psychologlaaf Lottie Sberebrln, outgoing chah- ~A SON values has always been "Shalom" - -· al • · '-f man, thanked the members for effects upon the nation traits' u their co-operation in all projects. Tho keynote address at the B'nal B'rlth Convention held here -Peace. Indeed there never was ~ANDSCAPE GARDENERS Jast week, Wall delivered by Label Katz, the new world president of a peo~le h_ave found an ~xtremely Doris Gunn spoke briefly on the a word more fitting as a greeting lucrative field for study 1n the He- leadership of Mr Sherebrin and BLACK EARTH Now Is the Time To Ordttr Your that great organization which numbers close to half a million mem between fellow men. brew language and the Hebrew h s. if b half berv ln .some thirty countries. Hl8 message was dedicated to Jewish "Shabbat",.is the seventh day of nation. The above savants have presented er with a g t on e LAWN DRESSING - SOD AWNING·s· education. Mr. Katz told his listeners that in a talk with Premier the week. All the other days of the spoken in glowing terms on the of the membership. Sodding, seeding, shrubs, trees, FOR YOUR HOME, 05"PICE, l!TC, David Ben-Ourion, afte.r he was elected President at the conclave week in Hebrew are named numeri• effect that Hebrew ca a language Th_e slate of new officers fol• patios, sidewalks (raised or of that organi%ation in Jerusalem, the Premier asked him to promote cally. Day one, Sunday, day two, has had on the characteristics of lows· new). Bulldozing by hour or con • s.. ve up to 20%, · - • Better SeJactlon· of· Material• the study of Hebrew as a must for every Jew and that be, Mr. Monday, etc. The seventh day, the Jewish people. Hebrew and President, Doris Gunn; vice tract. free estimates. Kati, liad promised to do this. howeve_r, ls caUed "Shabbat". Ety• .the Hebrew nation both go back president, Anne Singer; secretary, The study of Hebrew In itself, naturolly, means nothing from mologically "Shabbat" stems from Phone SPruce 2-3849 Pickles Tents I Awnings Lfd. thirty.five hundred years to the Rose Gordon; treasurer, Leah War• 661 Elllc:e Ave. Phone SP 2·2253 the point of view of Jewish education. Jews can learn well the "shovot" which means "to rest". dawn' of -history· in ··.the Divine kov; membership, Anne Singer; Hebrew language and yet be entirely divorced from Jewish know Hebraically we are not content to sense; Hebrew was G-d's first me- cultural, Bess Adelman, Ray Ash; ledge and Jewisb life. Th,rc are many non.Jews who are fluent In address the seventh day of the dium of discourse with mankind distribution, l3el111 Wiseman; quota, Hebrew and even in Yiddish also and among them there are quite week merely as "day seven" and and the Hebrew people were the Tye Asper; ad book, Ida Klasser, a few anti-Semites. to Instruct mankind to rest on that first to receive His edlets in the Molly Raber. J. H. FROM This B.11 it looks, does not have to be told to Mr. Label .Katz day. Br Divine intent the very Hebrew language. The potentiali- Bazaar, Eva Koffman, chairman; LANDSCAPE GARDENERS He has a' much broader concept of the mission which he took upon concept of rest and rejuvenation ties of semanticlsm In the inter- committee, Bluma Olasker, Phylis A. SYROTA & SONS himself than only the teaching of Hebrew which ends often with for the toll of the week to come, relationships b