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Vol. 31, No. 16 12 lyar 5758 May 8, 1998 28 Pages PUBLISHED BY THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF DELAWARE, 100 WEST 10TH ST., SUITE 301, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-1628 Page 2 12 lyar 24 5758 May 8,1998 WHERE WERE You MAY 14, 1948? .1"NMEESMEIMMEMEMMENN VEZEIMMILMN Toni Young in 1989) father, parents, sister and her hus- They wanted to When I heard the exciting news express their unifi- recruit volunteers to dig potatoes On Saturday, November 29, band. I remember sitting by the cation with that the State of Israel was at last a Israel and the closest while workers went to war. I didn't 1947, the day the United Nations radio with the entire family listen- thing was reality, I was overwhelmed! the synagogue. So the volunteer because I had been a sol- voted on the Partition Plan, Rabbi ing to the news. My parents were whole But I was living in Elkton, MD ... family went to Beth Shalom dier in World War II and I wanted Leonard Gewirtz gave a sermon really excited. I was not really together." without a synagogue in which to In addition to attending to fight not dig potatoes. I've about Palestine at Sabbath ser- aware of why they were so excited. services with her family, Barbara always regretted not going to celebrate or group of Jews with vices. After Shabbat, he went to Deanne Kattler, I remember whom to share it. Eisenstat Yalisove remembers Palestine in 1948. New York where he and Gladys listening to the radio when the the In Baltimore, my native city, I celebration at the Y. She was On Rosh Hashanah 1948, danced in the streets with hundreds Partition Plan was approved. My president been a young Judea leader, a of the Jewish sorority Dora Eisenstat, President of the had of other people. "The celebration father, who had volunteered with that Hadassah board member and had everyone belonged to. The Wilmington Chapter of Hadassah, and joy at the time of the partition the Royal Fusiliers, a Jewish sorority used attended many meetings to protest its fund raiser to col- wrote "As Americans and Jews, plan was as great as on May 14, brigade that fought in Palestine lect money for the British anti-immigration poli- youth aliyah. pledged to the support of democ- 1948," Rabbi Gewirtz remembers, during World War I, began to cry. Shortly cies in then-Palestine and now at after the state was racy and freedom throughout the "because that's when there was Bea Hirshout was a young formed, Ruth last we had a State! Ann Levin Ger world, it is particularly fitting that recognition that there would be a mother in Eastern Maryland. "It remembers Well, I had to wait until a week going with her mother we should greet the world's Jewish state. After partition, the was very exciting. There was a cel- to the homes of later when my Baltimore family South African youngest democracy. For the Jews declaration was a fait accompli." ebration at the synagogue twenty ORT members to came to visit and together we make clothing to of Palestine, who declared their The moment of Partition was also miles away." send to Israel. drank a "L'Chayim" to share this "Women would cut independence on May 14, are like the beginning of continuous fight- Judge Bernard Balick — and stitch while children were our 'American' Colonists were in great Simcha. ing. given small tasks. At that time, Ruth Siegel "Israel Independence Day was my 1776, fighting to safeguard their Leah Kraft recalls the tremen- eighth birthday. I remember being South Africa had the highest per national territory. We have faith In 1948, journalist Bill Frank dous excitement among the people very proud that there was a Jewish capita giving to Israel." and confidence in Israel. As mem- was the head of the news depart- who gathered at Beth Shalom for state and that something so impor- In 1948, Sarah Goldstein was bers of Hadassah we rededicate ment at WILM radio, which Sabbath services on Friday, May tant had happened on my birth- a music teacher and worked at ourselves to our program of con- focused on local news. He was 14, 1948. "People were thrilled — day." Balick also recalls a celebra- Beth Shalom, Adas Kodesch and crete building and healing - Youth handling the news on Friday, May they felt they should go to syna- tion at Beth Shalom Hebrew Beth Emeth. She was part of their Aliyah, Medical Services, 14 when Ben Codor, executive gogue to thank God. We had wait- School at 18th and Washington choir that sang at the community Education and Care for the future director of the JFD, rushed into the ed two thousand years, and now Streets. "There were pictures of wide service at Congregation Beth mothers and children of Israel studio with great excitement and we were going to be successful. David Ben Gurion with his puffs of Shalom. Sarah also remembers a reborn in courage and dignity. It is explained that the State of Israel When we all sang Hatikvah, you white hair and jovial appearance big celebration at the Y. "The audi- gratifying to know that through the had just been established. "Codor can just imagine the feelings that and of Chaim Weitzman with his torium was filled with people, there efforts and generosity of our mem- asked me if I would announce it. I went through people ... Although goatee and more serious, business- were speeches and lots of excite- bers and our community, our local agreed, and Codor quickly wrote we knew the mandate was ending like demeanor as well as blue and ment. When we sang Hatikvah it chapter added its strength to the out an announcement of the decla- and the formation of a state white flags. We all sang Hatikvah." was like the bottom of everyone's many other Hadassah chapter ration of statehood. Then Codor appeared imminent, there had Ruth Eisenstat Weinstein was soul coming up." throughout the United States in the suggested that we play Hatikvah been great uncertainty because the in elementary school at #30. When Nate Barnett was a student at "No Vacation" emergency cam- and handed me a record he had British were leaning towards the she came home from school on the University of Cincinnati. paign for medical supplies, clothing brought with him. As Hatikvah was Arabs. We admired Ben Gurion for Friday, May 14, her parents were "When I heard the news, I was very and funds, during this past summer played over the air, I could see having the courage to declare state- all excited because the state of proud that Israel had been created, that was flown to Israel. The Yishuv Codor outside the newsroom hood with all that was going on. Israel had been declared. "I remem- but I was disappointed with myself is counting on this continued sup- weeping, really in tears. The I start- Howard Kattler, 13 years old ber that it was really important to because I hadn't gone to Palestine. port so that our combined efforts ed to cry. I had never heard in Philadelphia. I lived in a multi my parents that the entire family In 1947 an Israeli came to our can help to make Israel a real cred- Hatikvah on the radio." (As told to generational family with my grand- go together to a Jewish place. Jewish Community Center to it to all of us!" 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Miss Kaye begins her story in 19th Century Russia, portraying her grandmother to America and begins to raise her family As - Anna, who comes herSi narrative unfolds, Ruth focuses on her mother Leah, a beautiful resilient young woman, who marries her childhood sweetheart, survives a family crisis, and learns to -4, make a life of her own. Finally, Ruth reveals herself as an awkward young adult, who late ,blossoms into a wife, mother and singer. In touching climax, Ruth celebrates the mystery' ous and beautiful link that connects one generation to another. The story is told with narrative, monologues and songs, and is performed as seamless theater piece. The songs include Yiddish and Israeli folk melodies, liturgical pieces, and songs from Broadway nnusicalsyytth Jewish r. , ...1+11§14 0, t 12 lyar 24 5758 May 8,1998 Page 3 goVOICE THE DRAMATIC NEWS OF ISRAEL'S BIRTH Friday, May 14, 1948 Wilmington, DE While the events of May 14 and 15, 1948 changed the lives of Delaware's Morning Paper Jews throughout the world, osith the Latest teethe Latest City Edition Delawareans followed the fast Unrrro Cloudy sod w.mi, As:locum. P44.13 VreiWiar Conaltiona. Temorstano. paced drama in the News Journal INTEN4ATN8At. N inn Stavacx Wilmington rnmq Nrtho Page • papers. The news of the creation 133--NO. of the State of Israel was not pre- VOL 117 WILM) NCTON. DELAWARE SATURDAY. MAY 15 1948 Fl sented with great joy but with real- istic assessment of the great diffi- culties facing the new nation, the impending war, uncertainty about JEWISH general confu- - Israel's survival, and STATE RECOGNIZED sion at the United Nations. From the beginning, the local media sup- 5TOCK MARKET Renamed to Liquor TROOPS CALLEDIlw°"Boys'- RencwinedBenefactor IFOE BOMBS TEL A EIV. ,t. . ported the United States' recogni- Commission Post Claimed by Death tion of Israel. On Friday, May 14, the TEES FRENZIED TO ENO RIOTING ' EGYPT ORDERS . ARMY Wilmington Morning News' head- line announced. ARAB ARMIES MIL DPW IN EAT STRIKE TO LA UAT,CH INVASION POISED TO INVADE HOLY _ $1 to $7 Gains for Top Minnesota Governor . 1 - ., . LAND AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. Syria and Lebanon0 Scene I of New Strife Aetititi. by Preside,' The twenty-five year old British Issues Increase .Total Acts After Mob of 200 Have Units Poisedli Elates. ,/etris, Stun Value of Listed Shares Slugs Workers And, On Border Auuritingi — '.Arabs and Throes mandate was to expire at midnight . A ' 8y $1,700,000,000 Damages Property! , ..._=. Command to Marchl UN Into ConIttido (6 p.m. Wilmington — time), and the • t-- • ,-- * Trading Broadest on. Recorg, CIO SteeTers Vote To Britain Surrenders Aneercan Delegate U.N. which was meeting in special . 1..." -- Eight 'Years; rom Of tine In Fastest In Bar Reds . 25-Year Mandate At '1.4e SUCeelf sessions at Lake Success, New Dow Theory Signal Spurt Union: C 'ysler Appeals Over Palestine At ; ....- .,-,. -CestightiFlat-Fonte Buying.Avalanphe at N. 1', To Court.i: t. Curb Pickets su,,. Edsv.,d 3. F.1 1 Toon,. York had been unable to reach ' Stroke joI _Midnight; By .SurIgrise Moe EFBt. N.0Api ;;:7'. ... agreement on the next step. Five By Tha A . ialed Pre. i S1R2LAY+'''' - ffEW • YORK. May IS.— Stock, li, TA e 4.oclated Pre. 1 . . RV thg AiP..OitiL .fedillYisi.... nations, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, toolt trensted vetirl %prat] WU TEL AVIV, tweet. Saturday-M."1 Aleti7 IRAQ .i.;maral To ms Pr; 75—Air t raiders bombed this all- In the taster/ leactIneln eight years. severalU:7711.d. &retort te today tor dna, iFAIliER • FLANAGAN,Jortsh TransJordan and Iraq, were mobi- GALL. of II to a share Zoe at the Cudatoi ealne plant here. city at about dawn leartaV. I 0." '1:1.' a''prisedb '';'Ithei7rer'let.k..iton171,17reeptriltth"" prtmelpal Imam lisosteel total mu. Tint report.. mid there were, \PALESTI"HNEr UN new lewlithsBtate of raellett lizing combat units VtZed7Z1t7ras'' .aome casualtter near the power: nt. AVI and intended to 4e0 wattle of Bated Anoka by around cl=noeffeeZI.?;e7 I Boys TowN HEAD Poo /AFf Palestine i tnr! minute, Ow II,‘ ts sljoo.doomo. C4.. F..444( S. Stayer en, , In 1 'I ndtrIU'Abte':tr . under comPtete • .Seett Kele. Ft ton of4linnecl. cross the border into Palestine after YNrung order, buried the exehaNi Troop. ale. r re erehmatea ter blackout all Mrht Out no sirens were . Thrl 4.11..eAttsed Intena11 elAt facilttlee unner Such ms avalanche soon.. durInf the raid. Clytt I •thi Morlists. stunned midnight. In Palestine, all trained Si47;:r 41".7=1."1 ...1‘: 2nZnsr °•=7,-V!! I 11[111 IN RfRI IN ..... —.J..— ....., anion/ Continued on page 11 Wilmington Rejoices

Sylvan Silver, a native of part of it. The service is something Washington Streets, in which all have fought with magnificent He said that the new state posed Baltimore, was a reporter for the I'll never forget. Rabbi Kraft told local Jewish congregations, the courage." He hailed President a series of challenges to the Jewish Wilmington Morning News and a us, "This is the greatest hour of the Wilmington District, Zionist Truman's action in recognizing the people, but he added these would member of the advertising staff of Jewish people." The following arti- Organization of America, the new Jewish state. be met with success. the News Journal Company from cle, written by Sylvan Silver, Senior Hadassah, the Junior Rabbi Eliezer Ebner, of Chesed Rabbi Herbert E. Drooz of 1946-1959. He then served as appeared in the Wilmington Hadassah, Pioneer Women and Shel Emeth Congregation, said Temple Beth Emeth led responsive Director of Public Relations at the Morning News on May 15, 1948. Jewish Workers Alliance participat- that the establishment of the state readings and a prayer for the suc- Temple Delaware Chapter, American Red JEWS HERE HAIL PALES- ed. of Israel is the embodiment of cess of the new state. The sang a group Cross for seventeen years. TINE STATE "This is the greatest hour in the Jewish yearnings, hopes and Beth Shalom Choir a number of When Silver reported for work 400 Join In Prayer to Mark history of the Jewish people," said dreams for the past 2,000 years. of selections, including service was on Friday, May 14, 1948 at 1 Its Birth at Service At Temple Rabbi Jacob Kraft of Temple Beth "The Hebrew flag now flies over Palestinian hymns. The of the p.m., about two hours after the Beth Shalom Shalom. "Not only has a new state Palestine and Jewish rule, sover- concluded with the singing State of Israel had been declared, Wilmington Jews last night been established, but a new world eignty and independence has been Hatikvoh. city editor Emerson Wilson joined in a service of prayer to has been born. It is an indication of established in Palestine," Rabbi Editor's note: There was also a assigned him to cover the story of mark the birth of the new Zionist a new era in human civilization. Ebner continued. "A nation has service at Adas Kodesch syna- a service to be held that evening at State of Israel in Palestine. "It was done the hard way by our been revived and rejuvenated on gogue led by Rabbi Leonard Congregation Beth Shalom to cel- Over 400 persons attended the gallant fellow Jews in Palestine," the soil of its fathers in strength Gewirtz. The Israeli flag was at ebrate the creation of the state. joint service at Temple Beth Rabbi Kraft stated. "They carved a and dignity and in the conscious- the front of the shul, and the con- Silver recalls, "I was thrilled to be a Shalom, Eighteenth and Jewish state with their blood and ness of freedom." gregation sang Hatikvah. Delaware Jewish Organizations in 1948 •Adas Kodesch Congregation •Beth Sholom of Dover Men's 'Federation of Jewish Women's 'The Jewish Voice Christians & Jews •Adas Kodesch Sisterhood & Club & Sisterhood Organizations 'Jewish War Veterans - Depart- *National Council of Jewish Men's Club •B'nai B'rith First State Lodge •Free Hebrew Sunday School ment of Delaware Women •Aleph Zadik Aleph Rishon *Golden Age Club of Wilming- *Jewish War Veterans Ladies 'Order of the Golden Chain - •Alpha Epsilon Pi •B'nai B'rith Girls ton Auxiliary Delaware Link #48 *Associated Hebrew Schools •B'nai B'rith Lodge #470 *Hebrew Free Loan Society & •Jewish Welfare Association of 'Phi Alpha Theta *Beth Emeth Congregation •B'nai B'rith Women of Auxiliary Wilmington *Pioneer Women's Organization •Beth Emeth Brotherhood & Delaware 'Hebrew Library Association 'Jewish Welfare Association - •Poale Zion Sisterhood •B'nai Zion 'University of Delaware Hillel Women's Division 'Sigma Alpha Rho •Beth Emeth Federation of 'Boy Scout & Girl Scout Troops 'Hug Ivri •Kallah 'Sigma Phi Temple Youth *Brandywine Country Club 'Hadassah of Delaware 'Labor Zionist Alliance 'Sigma Pi Sigma *Beth Emeth Memorial Park •Brith Sholom 'Junior Hadassah *Ladies Bichor Cholem Society *Tau Beta Gamma *Beth Israel Hospital - Hope •Chesed Shel Emeth Synagogue 'Jefferson Democratic Club •Linath Hazedek Society •Vaad Hakashruth Farm •Chesed Shel Emeth Sisterhood 'Jewish Community Relations •Machzikey Hadas Congrega- •Young Friends Club *Beth Shalom Congregation •Chevra Kadisha Burial Society Council tion *Young Jewish Adults of •Beth Shalom Men's Club & •Chevra Mishnah V' em n Jacob 'Jewish Federation of Delaware •Machzikey Hadas Congrega- Delaware Sisterhood •Covenant Club 'Jewish Federation of Delaware tion Cemetery 'Wilmington Zionist Society •Beth Shalom - United *Delaware Jewish Beneficial Women's Division •Machzikey Hadas Congrega- •Women's American Ort of Synagogue Youth Association *Jewish Memorial Loan Fund tion Sisterhood Delaware *Beth Shalom Young Judea *Delaware Rabbinical Associa- 'Jewish National Fund •Mischkind Society *Workman's Circle Branch #69 *Beth Shalom Young People's tion 'Jewish National Workers •Mizrachi Women & Auxiliary League •Delaware Zionist Council Alliance Branch #258 •Monterfiore Mutual Benefit 'Congregation Beth Sholom of •Farband Branch #258 & *Jewish National Workers Society List provided by Jewish Dover Ladies Ca)" Allfatice" ''' ' ''' '"41116f16FM""Cfe'ried Of - 'fb-Mfderetif Soiet0"6Melciftaire"'-• Page 4 atilorICY 12 lyar 2' 5758 May 8, 1998 EDITORIAL 1948 Redemption of Israel Israel 50-1998 On the 50th anniversary of the State of tions' has created a government, inspired an As Israel celebrates the milestone of the life. Israel has been the backdrop for the cul- Israel, it's important to remember the ideals army, and made a desert bloom. These first fifty years, how do we see Israel now? tural flowering of the Jewish people in fine that formed a nation. We reprint here the achievements cannot be ignored or brushed The Zionist vision was one of nationalistic arts, music and theatre. Israel has produced New York Herald Tribune's editorial of May aside. They can neither be rationalized out pride and egalitarian ideology ... is it still? world famous authors, scientists, heads of 15, 1948. Rabbi Krinsky, editor of the of elcistence to suit some academic policy or What kind of country is Israel, now? Is it rep- state, retailers, artists, musicians, clothes Jewish Voice, judged it the best of all the warped to fit into some 'ideal' solution of the resenting Jewish values or has it become just designers, the list is endless. editorials on the creation of the new state Palestine problem. They exist as the result of another state? Perhaps the American Jews are riot and published it in the June 1948 Jewish unflagging labor and unfailing courage, of It was to be a light unto nations, acting as pleased with Israeli infighting, but historical- Voice under the title, "The Redemption of the desperation of some who have known a beacon of all that is good in the world. So ly if there are two Jews in a room there are Israel." Hitler's tortures and the aspiration of many in her fifty years how has this beacon shone? three opinions. Perhaps we have to "Everyone whose mind and spirit were who have sought an ancient goal. The star A lot of extraordinarily wonderful events acknowledge that the time of "chalutzim," nourished on the great names and the great which was imposed upon the Jew as a badge have happened in the first fifty years. The pioneers spirit is past and we must learn to deeds of the Hebrew scriptures must sense of shame is on the flag of Israel today, and State of Israel is a reminder that safety and let the river flow. Perhaps there are many the high drama of the call that went out from the deep, powerful emotions mobilized refuge can be had. Israel has opened her problems that Israel needs to solve, and we Tel Aviv yesterday: the summons to the around that symbol are now the most signif- doors and her heart to all Jews, in fact many should help not withdraw. Now more than struggle for the fulfillment of the dream of icant forces in Palestine. from Yemen, Syria, Morocco and especially ever there are lists of needed involvement in generations - the redemption of Israel. The those in need as hundreds of thousands of our Jewish homeland ... so before the next story of Israel is woven into the fabric of our "In recognizing Israel, President Truman refugee Russian and Ethiopian Jews assimi- fifty years pass us by ... get involved, go see civilization: the tragedy of the age-old dis- has recognized an inescapable fact. late into Israeli life. She has taken the barren first hand, make sure that 'next year in persion of Israel looms large in the history of However oddly his act may fit into the curi- desert and turned it into nurtured blooming Jerusalem' becomes very personal. many people; the terror visited upon Israel ous pattern of American diplomacy in the in bondage is a terror which this generation Near East, this step was the only one which has known all too intimately. And now that was consonant with American traditions and story has come to a climax with the procla- with the realities of the case. Since the Letters to the Editor mation of the Republic of Israel in the 'birth- United Nations, largely as the result of the place of the Jewish people.' The climax has insistence of the United States, has not Warm greetings to all those celebrating deeply proud of that decision, and today we its own tragedy, its own hint of terror, in the asserted paramount authority over Palestine, the 50th anniversary of the creation of the know that it was one of his wisest. It laid the war clouds that hang so heavily over this country is free to deal with Israel on its modern state of Israel. cornerstone for a relationship between the Palestine and the hand-wringing impotence own terms since officially and unofficially On May 14,1948, the exile came to an United States and Israel that has grown of the powers that might have averted them. over the last thirty years, the United States end; the people denied a homeland for stronger with every passing year. Now that But for the devoted band who have declared has done much to make a Jewish state pos- countless generations saw the fulfillment of friendship is broader, deeper, and more firm- their nationhood in Tel Aviv, it is a climax of sible, it could not disavow its own work. and their oldest dream. With the establishment of ly rooted than at any time in Israel's history, dedicated courage which cannot fail to win the declaration of Israel's independence Israel, a haven was created for those who and I am determined that it will remain so. the respect of the world. must evoke a sympathetic response from a had wandered the earth, suffering every Our relationship is not just between govern- "The Jews of Palestine have built a state. nation conscious of the shared spiritual her- form of persecution, including the horror of ments; Israel has always been a particular The chancelleries of the world may deplore, itage from which that declaration was the Holocaust. source of pride to our nation's Jewish com- the gentlemen at Lake Success may debate, drawn. Mr. Truman has given formal expres- munity. And today all parts of American the Arab Legion may fulminate, but the sion to the welcome Americans extend to Israel gathered its people from the four society feel close ties to the people of Israel. impelling power of the 'dream of genera- Israel, the dream made real." corners of the world, building a diverse soci- The extraordinary friendship between our ety and a vibrant economy. In a land with nations and its strategic importance have few natural resources, the desert bloomed guided my efforts to bring peace to the and cities rose. Israel achieved all this despite Middle East, which the people there so rich- 3 THURSDAY NOON DEADLINE relentless hostility and decades of bloody ly deserve. a for all articles, advertisements and news for The Jewish Voice struggle. Its achievements in the face of My deepest wish for the people of Israel adversity have inspired free men and women on this milestone anniversary is that they the world over, and we continue to draw should enjoy in the next 50 years what has •1 ISSUE FOCUS DEADLINE strength from Israel's example of how the been denied them in the first 50: an end to g 2 power of the human spirit can bring dreams conflict and terror; full security for all; and ISRAEL 50 ISSUE to reality. enduring peace with all their Arab neigh- Z MAY 22 BAR MITZ/GRAD MAY 14 Fifty years ago, President Harry Truman bors. Hillary joins me in extending best wish- O )ft made the bold decision to recognize the new es to all for a memorable anniversary cele- O 11 state of Israel, and America became the first bration. z All submissions in person for The Jewish Voice due at JFD nation to do so. President Truman was Bill Clinton a offices or mail: The Jewish Voice, 100 W. 10th St, Suite 301 es 01 Wilmington, DE 19801-1628; e-mail: jewishvoiceaol.com Dear Editor, my hope that Israel will continue to prosper I would like to extend my heart-felt con- and that the relationship between Israel and gratulations to the modern State of Israel on the United States will remain close and the celebration of its founding 50 years ago. mutually beneficial. EWISH The rebuilding of your homeland after cen- Sincerely, turies of war, hardships and economic strife Mike N. Castle speaks to your dedication to working Member of Congress VOICE towards creating a pluralistic democratic Published semimonthly, and monthly in July and August, by the Jewish Federation of Delaware. society. Dear Friends: Over the past half-century, Israel's econo- As Governor, I am pleased to extend to Faye J. Harris, Editor my has prospered. There is an established you my warmest greetings and best wishes Iry Epstein, Advertising Manager vibrant political system which supports free as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Barbara Felzer, Advertising Representative speech, press and fair and open elections, Israel's statehood. This occasion provides a opportunity to celebrate a nation Judy Wortman, Publisher's Representative which have led to the establishment of many wonderful beneficial relationships with nation's which has served as the home for Jewish Paula Shulak. Cultural Arts Critic Bonnie Falchuk, Community Reporter throughout the world. people around the globe — as well as serving This anniversary not only provides an as one of America's staunchest allies. Editorial Committee: opportunity to pay tribute to your family, One cannot overestimate the challenges Connie Kreshtool, Chair; Marilyn Cooper, Murray Kaye, Barbara S. Keil, Frances Klein, David Krigstein, friends and fellow Jews who suffered and posed to Israel's very existence over the past Ellen S. Meyer, Beth Moskow-Schnoll, Paula Shulak, Karen Venezky. died in the Nazi Holocaust, but it is also an five decades. With the help of Jewish globe, Business Committee: opportunity to honor the survivors of this Americans and others across the and thrived Michael Schwartz, Chair; Ethan Fletcher, Arnold C. Harris, Tina Harvitz,Ellen S. Meyer, Lelane Nemser. genocide. These 250,000 survivors went to Israel has met those challenges — then British-mandated Palestine and worked beyond even our wildest imagination. The Editorial opinions expressed in this newspaper are those of the newspaper and not those of any individual or is testament to other organization. Signed editorials and letters do not represent the view of the newspaper, but rather express hard and fought for the creation of the free success of the "Jewish state" the view of the writer. No material will be accepted by The Jewish Voice which is considered against the best state of Israel, while facing wars, terrorism the hard work, dedication, and resilience of interests of the Jewish community. The Jewish Voice does not guarantee the kashruth or the observance of and economic boycotts. Jews around the world — including those of Jewish law of any of its advertisers. Printed material and video tapes sold by our advertisers have not been Since then your homeland has become a you in Delaware's Jewish community. As we reviewed by the Jewish Voice, nor are they endorsed in any way by The Jewish Voice. melting pot for Jews from all over the world, celebrate this milestone, I salute you for your Member of the American Jewish Press Association and Jewish Telegraphic Agency. many of them refugees from Arab countries, unwavering commitment to ensuring peace ©1998 The Jewish Voice Printed by Dover Post Company and you have worked hard to fully integrate and prosperity in Israel. Periodicals postage paid for The Jewish Voice (USPS-704160) at Wilmington, Delaware. them into Israeli society. I wish you all the best as we celebrate Subscription price: $10.00. Circulation: 3,200. Mailed to subscribers and contributors to the Israel is often referred to as a "special together. Jewish Federation of Delaware. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Jewish Voice, 100 place," by those who have visited and those Sincerely, W. 10th St., Wilmington, DE 19801. (302) 427-2100. The FAX number of The Jewish Voice is (302)427-2438. E-Mail: [email protected] who have lived there, but I am sure to you it Thomas R. Carper is most special, for it is your homeland. It is Governor fttilACIr.WIPV -Z7r1 12 lyar 2 5758 May 8,1998 EWISH Page 5 W VEPIGE ,-.,,,,,,....- . , 'Awl, 4 , '-,y....,,,-sril . WILIVINGTON• .AL...... —.:-"A • (.... \ GRO:ki „ Amin I' • .• y .A..1,4 . dtA 6 V:, ,S's 7 i .., VSZ:, A Local Discussion... What Is The Biggest Issue Facing Israel's Future? By Rabbi MOSHE V. GOLDBLUM predictions of our prophets the guide posts connection to the State of Israel as the pre- With all of its ramifications, this alienation That the State of Israel is celebrating its for all future civilization. vious generation has had. Whether it is from Israel, its history and its contemporary fiftieth anniversary is a source of pride and By Rabbi SANFORD L. D1RESIN because they see intransigence on the part meaning, must be addressed as Israel faces fulfillment for Jews not only in Israel but for The now defunct comic strip character of the Netanyahu government is fulfilling the its next fifty years. Jews throughout the world. However, I am "Pogo" put it best when he said, "we have Oslo accords leading to a lasting peace, or personally upset with the implications of the met the enemy and he is us." It is we Jews whether it is because they simply do not see By KAREN VENEZKY celebration. Certainly one is forced to admit who constitute Israelis greatest challenge in the significance of a "Jewish" State being As we celebrate the 50 years of Israel's that modern Zionism has been one of the the present and for the future, not the Arab insensitive to the lessons of the Holocaust, existence, we can rejoice and feel that Israel most unifying influences in modern Jewish countries, not the Palestinians and not the more and more young people appear to be is prosperous and thriving. The land was life. It is well known to all of us that no other threat of biological or nuclear terrorism. We disconnecting from financial and emotional reclaimed; the state established; Jews were country in the world has been willing to threaten Israel with our ever increasing fac- support. rescued and brought "home." A miracle in accept Jews in the same numbers or pro- tionalism and deteriorating sense of Amcha A generation ago, Jewish "radicals" raised five decades. Now it is time to deal with the portions as Israel has done. We cannot for- - peoplehood. We threaten Israel in America the banner for Arab refugees and criticized kind of society being created. Early Zionists get the lives taken endeavoring to break by the insidious erosion of our support for Israel for its part in maintaining their status believed that Israel should be a "light unto through the British blockade. We must not Israel, neglecting it as a primary source of quo. Today there seems to be a "universal" the nations." That light needs to start within overlook the coolness of our own govern- Jewish identity and we threaten Israel within banner which is taking its place. Israel by forging a future based on tolerance ment when it came to increasing the immi- Israel as well as in the Diaspora by demoniz- Organizations formerly dedicated to Zionist and understanding. gration quotas so that more Jews from the ing fellow Jews whose views may not be causes are finding that their members are Differences and stereotypes cannot be Displaced person camps could come to the totally congruent with our own. attracted to a much broader range of inter- allowed to undermine the values of Israel's land of freedom. The boat that headed for In both Israel and in the Diaspora ests. Zionism by itself may not sustain these Declaration of Independence: freedom, jus- Cuba, but was not permitted to let any of its Orthodoxy has grown more intolerant and historic organizations. tice, equality and peace. How will conflicts passengers disembark, went up the entire has substituted extremism and fanaticism in It is fortunate that many of our young peo- between religious and secular Jews, Israelis Atlantic coast of America and no port was both politics and religious practice for mod- ple opt to visit Israel with NFTY and other and Arabs, men and women be resolved, any more hospitable than Havana. eration and balance. On the other side of the youth programs that sponsor summer trips extending not just equal rights, but equal We Jews have been clamoring for a state spectrum fanaticism and secularism are no to the Jewish State. Thousands are intro- opportunities to all? What must be done to for almost two thousand years. Our mes- longer mutually exclusive. In America, still duced to Israel each summer, but how many promote mutual understanding and con- sianic hopes and our daily prayers reiterate the worlds largest Jewish community, but thousands have no interest whatsoever nor cern? This is the challenge for the next five and describe the close relationship we have barely, non-Orthodox Judaism has substitut- find encouragement at home? decades. always had with the land of Israel. To say ed secularism, political correctness, conve- that the State of Israel is fifty years old is to nience, expedience and a situation ethic for make all feel like "Johnny come Latelys" the ancient laws and traditions that defined who accepted the invitation to settle there as personal status, held our people together, an after thought in our long history of four defined who was a Jew and allowed our peo- Letter To The Editor thousand years. The world must come to ple to carry on despite an abundance of including Moshe recognize that this modern state of Israel has vicissitudes. To the Readers of the Jewish Voice: erals and politicians, Ben-Gurion, Golda Meir, come about as a result of thousands of years Amidst all the schisms that fracture our In the Bible, the book of Exodus tells us of Dayan, David Menachem Begin, Yitzak of sacrifice, suffering, and sanctions. The people, when all is said and done, amidst all the arduous journey Moses undertook thou- Chaim Weizman, others. It is telling that, Day of the Holocaust precedes Israeli the passionate partisan oratory, I firmly sands of years ago, when he lead his people Rabin, and many unrest and uncertainty, Independence Day by one week. One day believe that history speaks to the priority of from the tyranny of slavery and oppression during these times of from every corner of the brings us the greatest of fears and fills our setting Jewish unity and love of Zion above in Egypt to the promised land of Israel. Jewish settlers migration to the new hearts with doubt and alarm. The second worship, observance and even the quest for Fifty years ago, the Jewish people globe continued their day brings us pride and joy and we wonder spirituality as the primary force for Jewish emerged from under a tyranny and oppres- promised land. twenty-five years how such contradictory and perplexing feel- continuity and security. Our G-d is a loving sion of an equally, if not more, barbaric sort. As challenging as the last provided hope ing can disturb such a small people as the parent and like any loving parent desires that During the aftermath of the Second World have been, they have also the Middle East may be Jews. Let us remember often the warning of children love and protect each other even at War and the unparalleled atrocities of the that the struggles in resolution. The end of the Cold War, a numbers of Jewish historians that if the the expense of filial obedience and respect. Holocaust, the path of Moses was symboli- nearing achievements as the Camp David Shoah had never occurred, the declaration By Rabbi PETER H. GRUMBACHER cally recreated by these survivors through such between Israel and Egypt, the peace of the State of Israel would never have been There are two immediate answers which the establishment of the modern State of Accords Jordan and Israel, and the permitted by the countries of the World. come to mind. One is, of course, whether Israel. This return of the exiled Jews to the treaty between agreements between Israel and The state of Israel still faces many prob- peace will reign or whether there will be con- promised land marked the realization of the more recent present real foundations for lems and Jews throughout the world must tinuous struggle between Israel and her Zionist objective held for some thirteen cen- the Palestinians and even reconcili- work together to make the four thousand neighbors, including the Palestinians. The turies, and today still serves as a beacon of enduring stability, peace year old dreams and aspirations into a per- other answer which quickly comes to mind is hope, freedom, and security for many ation in the Middle East. manent reality that can never be threatened religious freedom for the non-Orthodox. around the world. Over the years, Israel has proven to be an nor endangered by an outside force, no mat- Aside from those two, there seems to be one The years that followed the establishment invaluable partner to the United States. It is ter how great. May the example of that state issue which all of us have to face. of Israel were years of trial and turmoil. Few a relationship often explained by common inspire the countries of the world to live in Generation X and even quite a number of nations have endured through such chal- security interests, but the cornerstone is peace with one another and to make the baby boomers do not have the emotional lenges to their very existence. Through four rooted in shared democratic ideals. It is this wars, the outnumbered forces of Israel out- partnership that can catalyze the historic maneuvered, held at bay, and ultimately opportunity before us for peace in the defeated the armies of its Arab neighbors. Middle East into a reality. The central pillar Albert Einstein Children This is strong testimony to the perseverance of this peace — indeed any United States and strength of the Israeli people, and the involvement in this region — must always daring and visionary leadership of their gen- remain the inviolability of Israeli indepen- Observe Holocaust Remembrance Day dence and security. I offer my sincerest congratulations on the Students in the Albert Einstein Academy Academy is the Jewish day school in the fiftieth anniversary of the nation of Israel. observed Yom Hashoah Holocaust Brandywine Valley and is accredited by Sincerely, Remembrance Day by lighting candles — 1 Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and William V. Roth, Jr. for each of million in the six million, by Schools. We extend our hand in peace and U.S. Senate Albert Einstein Academy is a constituent songs and reciting poems written by chil- neighborliness to all the neighbor- dren in the Ghetto. Albert Einstein of the Jewish Federation of Delaware. ing states and their peoples, and invite them to cooperate with the independent Jewish nation for the common good of all. The State of Left to right: Israel is prepared to make its con- MAY Lauren Harad, tribution to the progress of the Middle East as Jessie Neipris, a whole. from the State of Israel 15TH — 6:51 PM Erin Slaz-Marshall, Proclamation of Independence Sarah Stauber. "This is the greatest hour in the his- tory of the Jewish People." 22ND — 6:57 PM Rabbi Kraft Beth Shalom, Ma 141948...... ,.... _.ts0 1119V0i_ 00.2gni . 703.PM Page 6 j,VSFE' 12 lyar 21 5758 May 8,1998 DID You KNOW ABOUT NACHLATH, DE?

On June 3, 1948, less than $25,000, at the rate of $5,000 have agreed on the truce presented three weeks after the State of Israel per year. The Jewish Federation of by the United Nations, but it will was declared, the deed to a colony Delaware, Hadassah, Pioneer have meaning only if Britain makes purchased with funds raised by Women, the Jewish National King Abdullah come to terms with Delawareans and appropriately Workers Alliance and Auxiliary, Israel." According to Rothenberg, named Nachlath Delaware, was Wilmington District of the Zionist Great Britain was "financing the presented to a local committee Organization and Junior Hadassah present Arab attacks and directing which had been collecting money joined in the effort and made gen- military maneuvers through its offi- for five years. erous contributions. The Jewish cers." Between 1943 and 1948, Harry Federation decided to include The community celebration and Cohen active Federation leader Nachlath in its budget providing ceremony made Delaware "the first and former president of the that there was no direct solicitation to establish a colony since the Wilmington District of the Zionist in the community and that individ- proclamation of the State of Israel Organization of America, David uals and organizations continued in Palestine." Delaware joined Katz, treasurer of the Wilmington giving as before. Harry Cohen, other states, cities and communi- district ZOA and Rabbi Simon David Katz and Aaron Finger were ties throughout the United States Krinsky, president of the Delaware the most generous individual con- whose names graced land pur- branch Jewish National Fund tributors to the campaign. By Harry Cohen chased by citizens of the Jewish First Settling of Nachlath, DE 1948, the Delaware community spearheaded the effort to raise had raised over $27,000 to pur- faith. chase the land, which was in the Negev, twenty kilometers north- Delaware Gratz Salutes Israel west of Beersheba. (In 1953 when Shofar... on its 50th Anniversary David Zinman visited Nachlath "Sound the Delaware, it was part of Kibbutz Dedicated and caring teachers Shoval) 0 You shall sanctify the Events of Jewish importance -- past and present Judge Morris Rothenberg, courses national president of the Jewish Fiftieth Year and proclaim Literature and Hebrew Language National Fund presented the deed Advance placement credits for college to the 250 acre colony to the com- freedom throughout the Weekend retreats and conferences munity at a mass meeting and cel- Jewish ethics and law ebration held at the YMHA. A land for all its inhabitants. It shall be the Answers to questions of large banner with the letters, Religious issues and Jewish life cycles "Long Live the Jewish State," in Jubilee Year for you." Education methods classes & teaching certificate blue letters on a white background dominated the stage. Philip Cohen, Get-togethers with Philadelphia Gratz Delaware Graft Hebrew High School president of the Wilmington World Recess breaks and holiday parties tot Garden of Eden Rd., WHIN DE Zionist Organization presided. proud of Addressing the continued fight- Alumni to be 19803 ing in Israel Judge Rothenberg told CONGREGATION ADAS KODESCH SHEL EMETH Tanach and Talmud teachings CALL TODAY for info. the crowd, "Britain holds the key to Zionism and Israel studies '41)4781026 peace in Palestine. Jews and Arabs

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balance in reporting about Israel vulnerability; this has yielded a tial for the greater good. future, the JCRC will continue to By DAN WEINTRAUB and Palestinians often raise con- defensiveness. A feeling that Educational efforts when no crisis work here in Delaware on Israel's JCRC Director cerns for Delaware Jews. In American Jewish status is depen- is present are most helpful. behalf. Today Israel is at peace with The Jewish Community Delaware there is often a lack of dent on neighbor's opinions has Working closely with the Jewish Egypt and Jordan. A stalemate Relations Committee of the Jewish consensus about how the JCRC led to a focus on a vulnerable Council for Public Affairs, art with the Palestinian Authority and Federation of Delaware supports should respond to such material, or Israel's treatment in the media. umbrella organization devoted to other continuing challenges remain Israel through education, commu- even whether to respond in given Criticism of Israel or its policies has community relations, enhances the for Israel. The JCRC advocacy nication with elected officials. situations. been seen as the most visible dis- strength of our local community work, speakers bureau and service countering anti-Israel propaganda Dr. Barry Rubin, a professor at play of anti-Semitism. relations efforts. Experts' with as a clearinghouse for Israel infor- and monitoring Israel-related issues the Hebrew University in Other Diaspora Jews view them- JCPA and its member agencies mation will continue to support the of concern. The JCRC tracks Jerusalem, in a provocative analy- selves as supporters of Israel but provide insights and examples people of the Jewish state. We will progress towards Middle East sis, suggests that Diaspora Jews welcome constructive criticism of which contribute to our best efforts work together for a secure Israel, at peace; U.S. legislation impacting often have one of two responses to Israel. They hold Israel to a higher here in Delaware. peace with her neighbors, prosper- Israel; international relations; UN United States and world media standard to be a Light unto the As the State of Israel celebrates ing and enjoying peace among activity; political developments in reporting which puts Israel in a Nations. Rubin says these Jews, her 50th year and looks toward the Jews. Israel; economic development in poor light. Some of us blame the especially those on the left identify Israel; pluralism issues and immi- media and some of us blame Israel. reporting on Israel as objective gration trends. Rubin suggests that many Jews, rather than negative. They do not Among the most visible of these especially those on the right, view fault the media and are more con- We Have Two Delivery Options. responsibilities is countering anti- such reporting (viewed as negative cerned that Israel's policies or Israel propaganda, biased media reporting) as a threat to Israel's actions are unjust, inhumane or Incredible. And Unbelievable. accounts and factually incorrect warm relationship with America impolitic. These Jews distance reporting by commercial news and to the security of Jews in themselves as American Jews from organizations. Editorials attacking America. He believes we have at uncomfortable Israeli actions. Israel and news stories which lack times associated Jewishness with Rubin summarizes, "Liberals hoped that Israel would not do any- thing to embarrass them; conserva- tives - ironically those who most praised American society - often argues that the goyim were out to harm an imperiled Israel through unfair criticism. Through Israel, Sportswear • All-Occasion Dresses both sides felt some of the sense of • Suits From Daytime to Black-Tie peril so often associated with being a Jew..." Perfect for Bat Mitzvahs Here in Delaware competing Stevenson Village in Baltimore, MD 2 mm.from 695 off exit 21 responses to troubling news or opinions about Israel are weighed (410) 484-1125 and carefully balanced by the Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11-6; Sat. 10-5; Sun. 12-4 JCRC. Sometimes a particular media action is widely seen as bias or, conversely, some particular Israeli actions or policies are broad- We can get your Trendway furniture on the Congratulations to Israel ly regarded as missing the mark. 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Document 26 their right to reconstitute their safeguard the Holy Places of all he may enact regulations in con- deriving its principles from the one- State of Israel Proclamation National Home. religions; and will loyally uphold nection with its implementation ness of language bearing culture of Independence The recent holocaust, which the principles of the United and for the issue of immigrant visas and thought, common history- The Proclamation of engulfed millions of Jews in Nations Charter. and immigrant certificates. making sentiment and conscience, Independence was published by the Europe, proved anew the need to THE STATE OF ISRAEL will be Document 28 common national struggle deciding Provisional State Council in Tel solve the problem of the homeless- ready to co-operate with the The Manifesto of the United and defining destiny, common spir- Aviv on May 14, 1948. The ness and lack of independence of organs and representatives of the Arab Republic (Preamble) itual values stemming from Divine Provisional State Council was the the Jewish people by means of the United Nations in the implementa- The manifesto concerning the messages and common social and forerunner of the Knesset, the re-establishment of the Jewish tion of the Resolution of the principles to govern the new economic understanding based on Israeli parliament. The British State, which would open the gates Assembly of November 29, 1947, Federal State of the United Arab liberty and socialism. Mandate was terminated the fol- to all Jews and endow the Jewish and will take steps to bring about Republic was published in April The delegations were guided by lowing day and regular armed people with equality of status the Economic Union over the 1963. It was prepared in connec- the will of the masses of the Arab forces of Transjordan, Egypt, Syria among the family of nations. whole of Palestine. tion with an abortive attempt to peoples, demanding unity, strug- and other Arab countries entered The survivors of the disastrous We appeal to the United Nations establish federal union in the Arab gling to attain it and sacrificing in Palestine. slaughter in Europe, and also Jews to assist the Jewish people in the world. Signed by Gamal Abdel its defence, and realizing that the The Land of Israel was the birth- from other lands, have not desisted building of its State and to admit Nasser and the presidents of Iraq hard core of the union is to be in place of the Jewish people. Here from their efforts to reach Eretz- Israel into the family of nations. and Syria, it is of interest mainly formed by the unification of the their spiritual, religious and nation- Yisrael, in face of difficulties, obsta- In the midst of wanton aggres- view of the reference to Palestine. parts of the homeland which have the Merciful al identity was formed. Here they cles and perils; and have not sion, we yet call upon the Arab In the name of acquired their freedom and inde- achieved independence and creat- ceased to urge their right to a life inhabitants of the State of Israel to Compassionate God, pendence and in which nationalist, In the name of the almighty ed a culture of national and univer- of dignity, freedom and honest toil preserve the ways of peace and progressive governments have God, sal significance. Here they wrote in their ancestral land. play their part in the development emerged with the determination to The three delegations represent- and gave the Bible to the world. In the second World War the of the State, on the basis of full and destroy the alliance of feudalism, ing the United Arab Republic, Exiled from the Land of Israel Jewish people in Palestine made equal citizenship and due represen- capital, reaction and imperialism, Syria and Iraq met in Cairo and in the Jewish people remained faith- their full contribution to the strug- tation in all its bodies and institu- and to liberate the working forces response to the will of the Arab ful to it in all the countries of their gle of the freedom-loving nations tions - provisional and permanent. of the people in order to join them people in the three regions and the dispersion, never ceasing to pray against the Nazi We extend our hand in peace in alliance and to express their gen- evil. The sacrifices great Arab fatherland, brotherly and hope for their return and the of their soldiers and their and neighbourliness to all the uine will. war effort talks began between the three del- restoration of their national free- gained them the right to rank with neighbouring states and their peo- egations on Saturday, April 6, and The resolution of July 23 was a dom. the nations which founded the ples, and invite them to co-operate ended on Wednesday, April 17, historical turning point at which Impelled by this historic associa- United Nations. with the independent Jewish 1963. the Arab people in Egypt, discov- tion, Jews strove throughout the On November 29, 1947, the nation for the common good of all. The delegations in all their dis- ering their identity and regaining centuries to go back to the land of General Assembly of the United The State of Israel is prepared to cussions were inspired by faith that their free will, set out on their quest their fathers and regain their state- Nations adopted a Resolution make its contribution to the Arab unity was an inevitable aim for freedom. hood. In recent decades they requiring the establishment of a progress of the Middle East as a returned in their masses. They Jewish State in Palestine. The whole. reclaimed the wilderness, revived General Assembly called upon the Our call goes out to the Jewish • their language, built cities and vil- inhabitants of the country to take people all over the world to rally to Post Cards from Israel lages, and established a vigorous all the necessary steps on their part our side in the task of immigration and ever-growing community, with to put the plan into effect. This and development, and to stand by its own economic and cultural life. recognition by the United Nations us in the great struggle for the ful- They sought peace, yet were pre- of the right of the Jewish people to fillment of the dream of genera- pared to defend themselves. They establish their independent State is tions for the redemption of Israel. brought the blessings of progress unassailable. With trust in the Rock of Israel, to all inhabitants of the country and It is the natural right of the we set our hand to this looked forward to sovereign inde- Jewish people to lead, as do all Declaration, at this Session of the pendence. other nations, an independent exis- Provisional State Council, on the In the year 1897 the First Zionist tence in its sovereign State. soil of the Homeland, in the city of Congress, inspired by Theodor ACCORDINGLY WE, the mem- Tel-Aviv, on this Sabbath eve, the Herzl's vision of the Jewish State, bers of the National Council, rep- fifth of lyar, 5708, the fourteenth proclaimed the right of the Jewish resenting the Jewish people in of May, 1948. people to national revival in their Palestine and the World Zionist - Document 27 own country. Movement, are met together in The Law of Return This right was acknowledged by solemn assembly today, the day of The "Law of Return" was passed the Balfour Declaration of termination of the British Mandate unanimously by the Knesset on November 2, 1917, and re- for Palestine; and by virtue of the July 5, 1950 and written into the affirmed by the Mandate of the natural and historic right of the State Legislation. League of Nations, which gave Jewish people and of the The Law of Return states: explicit international recognition to Resolution of the General 1. Every Jew has the right to the historic connection of the Assembly of the United Nations. immigrate to the country. Jewish people with Palestine and WE HEREBY PROCLAIM the 2. (a) Immigration shall be on the establishment of the Jewish State basis of immigration visas. in Palestine, to be called Medinath (b) Immigrant visas shall be Yisrael (The State of Israel). issued to any Jew expressing a WE HEREBY DECLARE that, desire to settle in Israel, except if as from the termination of the the Minister of Immigration is satis- Mandate at midnight, the 14th- fied that the applicant: 15th May, 1948, and pending the (i) acts against the Jewish nation; setting up of the duly elected bod- or ies of the State in accordance with (ii) may threaten the public Constitution, to be drawn up by the health or State security. Constituent Assembly not later 3. (a) A Jew who comes to Israel then the 1st October, 1948, the and after this arrival expresses a National Council shall act as the desire to settle there may, while in Provisional State Council, and that Israel, obtain an immigrant certifi- the National Administration shall cate. constitute the Provisional (b) The exceptions listed in Government of the Jewish State, Article 2 (b) shall apply also with which shall be known as Israel. respect to the issue of an immi- THE STATE OF ISRAEL will be grant certificate, but a person shall open to the immigration of Jews not be regarded as a threat to pub- from all countries of their disper- lic health as a result of an illness sion; will promote the development that he contracts after this arrival in of the country for the benefit of all Israel. will be based on the LEARNING TO CARE: An NCJW its inhabitants; 4. Every Jew who migrated to principles of liberty, justice and Washington workshop on 'Key the country before this law goes peace as conceived by the issues'; Karen Venezky ran suc- into effect, and every Jew who was will uphold the cessfully for her local city coun- Prophets of Israel; born in the country either before or full social and political equality of cil, pushed in part by her lead- after the law is effective enjoys the citizens, without distinction of ership training at Hadassah. all its same status as any person who Karen was featured in the religion, race, or sex; will guaran- migrated on the basis of this law. Postcards pP.irchased in Israel ca 1948-50 by Hans J. Preisler while tee freedom of religion, con- 5. The Minister of Immigration is living on Kibbutz Jerusalem Report, April 30, , Naan. 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In 1912, Aaron Finger passed In September 1943, Finger between the Arabs and the Jews." to Senators Williams and C. the Delaware bar and became the wrote to Senator Williams asking Finger also reminded Senator Douglass Buck and Congressman first Delaware born, Jewish attor- him to support a movement to Williams, "Although little or no J. Caleb Boggs urging them to aid ney. He was appointed deputy city annul the illegal British White Arab support was given to the in the prompt removal of the judge in 1916 and served until Paper of 1939 and to implement allies in the First World War, and "inhuman, unjust and illegal embar- 1918 when he resigned to fight in the Balfour Declaration so that although in the Second World War go on the shipment of arms to World War I even though as a state "there may be free and unrestricted the Arabs, under a cloak of neu- Palestine." He explained that the official he was exempt from mili- Jewish immigration into Palestine trality, actually supported Hitler, Arabs had already been given sov- tary service. After the war, Finger and the establishment of a Jewish vast under-populated areas, con- ereignty in 99% of the area served as Chief Deputy Attorney Commonwealth at the conclusion taining more than ninety times the claimed by them, and the U.N. par- General from 1920-1923 when he of the war." According to Finger, area of Palestine, has been given to tition gives the Jews less the 1/4 of resigned to resume private prac- the White Paper of 1939 was "in the Arabs, with independent states the remaining 1%. In this small tice. He became a founding part- direct conflict with the Balfour set up, but the Palestine pledge area the Jews constitute a majority. ner of the law firm of Richards, Declaration and with the British remains unfulfilled, although the And yet the Arabs are being fur- Layton and Finger and a leading Mandate for Palestine and was in Jews in Palestine are entitled to the nished with arms by England, with corporate lawyer in the state. every sense illegal. Palestine was principal credit for having stopped knowledge that the arms are to be During the 'years immediately never a British possession, and Rommel at El Alemein." used to defeat a decision by the preceding statehood, Finger, who Britain's relationship to Palestine Finger emphasized that the U.N. which England as a member under the Mandate was that of a is honor bound to support, and the had been active in Zionist affairs Aaron Finger Arabs were not being treated for more than thirty years, Trustee. It had neither the legal nor unfairly. "It is not a case of taking "middle levels" of our State increased his involvement in the the moral right to deal with continue only until the Jews had Palestine from the Arabs. It Department are using the Jewish Agency and the Zionist Palestine as a possession or colony attained the majority of the popula- (Palestine) was wrested from resources of the United States like- Organization of America. He or to restrict Jewish immigration tion there; and thereafter Palestine Turkey under whom the Arabs wise to defeat a decision which we wrote letters advocating the estab- into that land." When the resolu- was to become a Jewish state, sub- lived wretchedly. For hundreds of are in honor bound to support." lishment of a Jewish state to tion to abrogate the White Paper ject only to equal rights to the years the Arab population in Judge Finger was so widely President Harry S. Truman, was in Congress in 1944, Finger Arabs and other minorities and to Palestine was stabilized at respected in legal circles that he Senators John J. Williams, James wrote to Senators Tunnell and suitable protection in respect to the 600,000. In the last twenty years, was urged more than once to M. Tunnel!, and C. Douglass Buck, Williams explaining persuasively holy places that are sacred to the since the Jews began to develop become chief justice of Delaware. Congressmen Earle D. Willey and why they should support it. three religions. The trouble has the land, their population has more Undoubtedly his articulate opinions J. Caleb Boggs, and Delaware's In February 1947, Finger wrote grown almost entirely out of the than doubled. You will thus see that about Palestine influenced those to chief justice Clarence A. to Senator John J. Williams fact that the execution of the Arabs are not being displaced. whom he wrote as well as all mem- Sutherland. Excerpts from his let- explaining why the Jews in Mandate was in the hands of the They have increased in numbers bers of the Delaware community ters provide insight into the events Palestine should be able to estab- English Colonial Office, which has and their economic and health con- with whom he shared his views. At of the 1940s and illustrate the lish a government. "England's fore- always been hostile to the ditions have improved to the point this historic moment, it's appropri- important role American Jewish most duty under the Mandate was Mandate, and has done everything where the Palestine Arabs are the ate to remember the actions of all leaders played in the struggle to to "facilitate" Jewish immigration within its power to sabotage the envy of the rest of the Arab world." who worked for the establishment create Israel. into Palestine; the Mandate was to Mandate by fomenting trouble In January 1948, Finger wrote of the state. A Key UN Official Recalls Drama Of Partition Plan in the Middle East and Africa affairs Africa section. the Jewish adviser, he was assigned the United Nations that they should By PETER EPHROSS section, caught the eye of then- Those were heady — and opti- to interact with the Jewish Agency, vote for the partition plan. NEW YORK (JTA) — It was 50 U.N. Secretary-General Trygve Lie mistic — times in the international the pre-state authority of Jewish "It was touch-and-go," says years ago, but William Epstein still and was used by the U.N.'s com- community, particularly for those Palestine. Epstein. remembers the speech David Ben- interested in Palestine. The vote was scheduled for Nov mittee on Palestine. He also wrote one of three Gurion made in the fall of 1947 to A remarkably spry The United Nations had just 27, but Zionist leaders did not have 85-year-old reports on the Palestine question — the United Nations committee who still reports for work been created,. and in the aftermath the requisite number of votes. After every day the other two were written by an deciding the fate of Palestine. at the U.N. of the Holocaust, the question of a day of filibustering, the General complex on Arab and an Englishman. Epstein's Many of the Zionist leaders had Manhattan's East River, Palestine was one of the main Assembly's president, Oswaldo Epstein, report was the only one that pro- already spoken before the Ad Hoc the international body's questions on the new organiza- Aranha of Brazil, postponed the longest- posed partition, and the one Committee on Palestine. serving employee, is a living histor- tion's agenda. vote until the 29th, the day after favored by Secretary-General Lie, Epstein recalls that Chaim ical archive to the United In fact, the United Nations held a Thanksgiving. Nations. a Norwegian who was familiar with Weizmann impressed the commit- In his more than special session on the Palestine The United States, under instruc- half-century the horrors of Nazism. tee members with the gentle nature there, he has question in the spring of 1947 at tions from President Harry become an expert on It wasn't always clear sailing of his diplomatic appeal, as did disarmament, authoring several the request of the British, which Truman, and Zionist leaders spent being a Jew — or an Arab, for that Abba Eban with his eloquence. books and publishing more than had controlled the area since World the days cajoling leaders from But even though there was noth- War I under a League of Nations matter — working on the Palestine countries as far-flung as Haiti and 300 articles on the subject. issue. ing special about Ben-Gurion's He is currently a consultant Mandate. Liberia to support the plan, which for In June of 1947, an UNSCOP appearance — Epstein remembers Richard Butler, the The assembly created a United gave roughly 60 percent of executive chair- delegation went to Palestine on a the Zionist leader's trademark bald man Nations Special Committee on Mandatory Palestine for the Jewish of the United Nations Special fact-finding mission, Epstein and head with its shock of white hair Commission Palestine to look into the issue. state. dealing with the disar- his Arab counterpart, Saleh and his ordinary suit — Ben- mament of Iraqi weapons of mass The Arabs opposed UNSCOP's On the evening of Nov. 29, Gurion's "short, sharp" speech destruction. work, believing that the policies Mahmoud of Egypt, were kicked off the when the vote was announced —33 impressed the young Canadian. He has also been a member of would leave the Jews with a state trip at the last moment — presumably to in favor, 13 against, with 10 It lasted no more than 15 or 20 the Canadian delegation to the and the Palestinian Arabs without avoid possible com- plaints about their objectivity. abstentions — cheers rang out in minutes, and ended in part, as U.N.'s General Assembly six times one. the hall. Epstein recalls it, with the following and was honored in 1989 by being Attaining international support The trip went ahead with Eban, Arab countries stormed out of a Jewish state in words: "We want appointed an officer of the Order for a Jewish homeland was a diffi- who became one of Israel's most the room. Palestine and an Arab-Jewish of Canada — an equivalent to cult task. famous politicians and effective Those who had been unable to alliance." British knighthood. The support of the United States diplomats, as one of the guides, get into the General Assembly — By the end of November, the A Canadian artillery officer dur- was not guaranteed. Indeed, there representing the Jewish Agency. and thousands of other Jews in fledgling international body had ing World War II — and a lawyer by were many within the State The UNSCOP delegates were New York, Jerusalem and around granted Ben-Gurion — and the rest training — Epstein was in London in Department that staunchly not always well informed. Eban the world — danced in the streets. of the Zionist community — part of 1945, working to settle claims opposed the creation of such an remembers that after visiting a kib- Eban, along with Chaim his goal. against the Canadian government entity. • butz, the Indian delegate said to Weizmann and other yishuv lead- Fifty years ago this week, on for damages committed by its sol- And both Britain and France had him, "All right, we have seen a ers, drank a bottle of champagne. Nov, 29, 1947, the United Nations diers. He received a telephone call ties through their colonies to the Jewish kibbutz; I assume that we The excitement that engulfed voted to partition Palestine, giving from the Canadian high commis- Arab world. shall be seeing an Arab kibbutz them — and the Jewish community international legitimation to a mod- sioner, offering to recommend him Of the superpowers, in fact, the tomorrow?" — however, soon gave way to a ern Jewish state. for a position with the preparatory Soviet Union was the country most On Aug. 31, UNSCOP made its more sobering reality. Just three "It was an electrifying moment. committee that was working to unambiguously in favor of a plan recommendation: Seven of the 11 days later, Arabs attacked The Jewish people had waited for establish the United Nations. that would lead to Jewish sover- members favored two independent Jerusalem, Haifa and Jaffa. 2,000 years, and the highest He was first assigned to the eignty. states, separate politically but in But Eban says that half a century authority in the world had decided U.N.'s Security Council While the Communist state was economic union, and a separate later, the partition vote remains his- to grant them a Jewish state," says Department. Soon after the United anti-nationalist, the Soviet Union status for Jerusalem. toric. Epstein. Nations moved its offices to New saw the end of the British Mandate UNSCOP's decision motivated "Its importance has increased And the young civil servant York in the spring of 1946, how- as a way to waken Britain in the the United States to come out pub- with time," he believes. "The Israeli played an important behind-the- ever, Epstein, the son of a Zionist Middle East. licly in favor of the plan for the first state has always had a problem scenes role in its creation. leader from the Canadian city of Epstein was one of three advis- time. with legitimacy, and legitimacy is His report recommending parti- Calgary, .mka, assigned .thei er$ on the -Palestirie !issue _iofttlq,,. Zionist. leaders spent the _rest of _ the one thing the U.N. doill,„1 tion, written while he was working department's Middle East and Security Council Department. As the autumn convincing members of define." 144Wift1 APO i" RvPitil RAT 7-4 r C r Page 10 12 lyar M.1 5758 May 8,1998 VgI FE ROAMING IN REHOVOTH AND RISHON LEZION

By LENI MARKELL ingly its unsuspecting members sight old machines for the produc- plant — leading a double life — The Museum of Rishon Le Zion Although we have visited Israel were soon to become heroes. tion of bullets had been purchased sworn to secrecy and no one else in gives the history of the town's his- many times, and our recent trip (workers in a manufacturing facility and brought to Palestine from the kibbutz knew what was hap- toric beginnings in 1882. There was "just to catch up with old for "sten" bullets used by the free- Poland — additional machinery pening. Although working condi- are guides available in English and friends" we saw two very interest- dom fighters of 1948.) needed for bullet production was tions were difficult and the work- Hebrew who can share the trials ing places that we would like to Haganah recognized that the purchased in England and brought er's health deteriorated they con- and tribulations of the first pioneers share with you. Palmach (its striking force) would to Palestine without undue suspi- tinued with the production of bul- and their courage in "hanging in". The Ayalon Institute and the need uniform weapons — with the cion. lets for three years until 1948 The Light and Sound show at when the machinery was trans- the village well is unique and excit- secret of "Kibbutzim Hill" British against immigration and However, now they needed a ferred to a new factory in Tel Aviv. ing, and informative going back to Rechovoth was fascinating. Arab hostility looming they knew large area for the complicated The cover of secrecy was removed the 19th century. There is also a Kibbutzim Hill was named during they would have to defend them- process of bullet production, and it after Independence. The Ayalon "pioneers' way" a yellow path the years of 1932-42 when several selves. The British Sten gun was was decided to construct an under- Institute was abandoned and painted along the pavements tak- settlement groups (gar'inim) waited smuggled into the country and ground ammunition plant in until 1975 when restora- ing you from the museum to a their turn on this hill to settle the reproduced successfully — but one "Kibbutzim Hill", and to establish a neglected were made and now the com- number of historic sights. land and establish new kibbutzim. problem remained — the lack of kibbutz on the site as a cover and tions munity and the world can learn of Tip — the fees are minimal — but In 1945 a group of "A Scouts" ammunition. And so top priority to provide the work force. heroism of the people of if you go on the first Saturday of reached the hill, waiting their turn was given for the production of And so the "A Scout group" was the Kibbutzim Hill. A place worthwhile the month between 10 and 2 to start a new kibbutz and unknow- Sten bullets. Due to Jewish fore- chosen for the mission. They had visiting. admission is free. planned to settle a kibbutz else- where — they would have to live under conditions of great secrecy, To Israel in herJUBILEE year facing constant tension and danger. Weichert,® But after a stormy debate, they Realtors Cr agreed and the details of imple- mentation were carried out with Leviticus 25:19. And the land Selling your Home? maximum speed since arms and Call: ammunition were essential to sur- shall yield herfruit, and you vival. BERNIE FREIMARK dwell Remarkable construction was shall eat yourfig and Office: (302) 478-3800 undertaken below the ground while in it in safety. Eves:(302) 475-1069 above the structure was a bakery and laundry — not only to meet the 3302 CONCORD PIKE needs of the kibbutz, but to camou- WILMINGTON, DE 19803 flage the factory below. The noise TEMPLE BETH EL of the laundry as well as thick mat- 1997 TOP REGIONAL LISTING tresses concealed the noise of the Newark, DE AWARD (PA & DE) machinery — and the oven's smoke 366-8330 stack enabled the flow of clean air ON THE CONGRATULATIONS TO ISRAEL inside. OCCASION OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARY Forty-five people worked in .the floppy 50th Aituivaawuj t %wet Don't Let Just Anyone _ Monkey with Your Sign TUPP CONGREGATION CALL A EMETH PROFESSIONAL BETH CONGRATULATIONS ON ISRAEL'S 50th ANNIVERSARY

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tutor in English. By the time the Wilmington High School. She was many countries wouldn't take Jews By TONI YOUNG diers at the DP camp and asked Krauses had to leave Bavaria, most fortunate to have a wonderful in, I thought the creation of the "To me, the American flag rep- him to see if her uncle could be Dorothy's uncle had secured all the English teacher, Anna Kane, who State of Israel would Ilan a whole resents freedom," says Dorothy found. When the letter appeared in proper papers for her to emigrate treated Dorothy with special care, new world. I thought it would bring Finger. "When I salute the flag or a New York newspaper, a distant to the United States, but she still arranged two English classes a day an end to the Jewish struggle. Anti hear a John Philip Sousa patriotic cousin saw it and contacted had to wait three months until she and allowed Dorothy to work right Semitism would disappear and I feel emotional. At the Dorothy's aunt and uncle, Anna march, was finally permitted to depart for at her desk. Dorothy found the stu- there would be a new world. I also time, when the flag of Israel and Jacob Krause, in Wilmington. same the United States. dents very immature. Many of felt great pride in being part of the flies, I cry," she explains. "The flag Very late one night two MP's in her the first country that On November 17, 1947, them were only interested United States, and the State of Israel represent appeared in the dorm and called she Mixed with my Dorothy sailed on the "Ernie Pyle" joining their sorority. Instead accepted Israel. the loss of my family and six million out her name. "After all I had been joined the first interracial group at happiness was a sense that maybe Jews." through, I was sure they were under the care of the Committee arti- Wilmington High because the issue I should have gone to Palestine Dorothy Kraushar, a young going to kill me," Finger says. for European Children. In an months later, she of treating blacks fairly was one she from the DP camp, but I had want- school girl from Chodorow, "Instead through interpreters they cle, written a few at seeing the first identified with easily after her ed so badly to be with family and Poland, survived five years of bru- explained that my uncle had been described her joy lights of New York, "It was at night. experience. I thought I could help had dreamed so often about the tality in two ghettos, a labor camp located. His son Arthur was a cap- understand a basic truth, The weather was very nice. We people United States." and the forest. At the end of the tain in the air force and had an have to like everybody, written for the went out on the deck and looked at "You don't In the article war she was taken to Eschwege, a apartment in Bavaria where they but you have no right to hurt peo- Wilmington High School newspa- wanted to take me the next day. the wonderful light of the free displaced persons camp under ple," Finger explains. No one per and quoted in the May 16, They if I could be packed by country. Full of life and happiness, American occupation in West asked asked Dorothy about her experi- 1948 Sunday Morning Star, Finger the morning. When I which I hadn't had for so many Germany. If she had remained at next ences during the war, probably expressed her joy at being in the of they kept years. I was really happy. I looked the camp, she would have been answered, course, because they thought it would be United States, "I waited a long time telling the interpreter to repeat, back to Europe. It looked to me so sent to Palestine. However, too painful, and they didn't want to for the day I can land in a free Can she be dark, full of tears which I left. And Dorothy who had lost everybody in does she understand? hurt her. country where it is no difference of her family yearned to be with some packed by tomorrow morning? I saw for me that country of my when the state of what race or religion you are, relative and remembered that her They were the ones who didn't happy future. I didn't believe it. I In May, 1948 Dorothy cried where everybody is free and mother's brother had emigrated to understand. It wouldn't take me thought that it was a Utopia. But I Israel was declared, that it was the best happy. All kids are going to school the United States as a young man. long to pack. I had two dresses, the was really in New York. I think that and cried. "I felt ever happened and and enjoying life. I am hoping to be She had heard that America was a one I had on and another one. it was the happiest day in my life." thing that had to me per- a good student and a good citizen." wonderful place, with freedom for That was all I had in the world." After reaching the home of her that it had happened all my loved Dorothy Finger has become a all people. So she gave a letter with During the year she lived with aunt and uncle, Anna and Jacob sonally. Having lost and under- citizen extraordinaire and an inspi- her name and background infor- Arthur Krause and his wife in Krause, in Wilmington, bashful, ones in the Holocaust the war ration to all who know her. mation to one of the American sol- Bavaria, Dorothy had a private scared, Dorothy Krause entered standing that even after Book Review Of Israel 50 Warfield, prominent photographers on the tographer Malcolm .Swanston. BOOK REVIEW The tragedy of the S.S. BOOKS CELEBRATE ISRAEL revealed. diverse panorama of mountains, David Shipler reports on the Six- By Commander renamed the Exodus is AT 50 British deserts, ruins and religions, cafes Day War; Joel Brinkley revisits the JONATHAN A. PANITZ, The book also describes By RAHEL MUSLEAH immigration com- and kibbutzim (both from Hugh war in Lebanon; Serge United States Navy, Chaplain, attempts to prevent Any good book needs a to circum- of Israel's Lauter Levin Associates). Schmemann examines the peace United States Naval Academy, and the clever schemes pelling story. The story actions. statehood is Testament: At the Creation of process. Annapolis, Maryland vent their para-military creation, survival and work of the that pulses with the State of Israel, by Baltimore- Surprisingly, few Jewish publish- I AM MY BROTHER'S KEEP- A diversion into the just that - a saga eve of Arab inva- war and indepen- based photojournalist Aaron Levin, ers have 50th anniversary titles for ER:American Volunteers in Israel's Haganah on the the drama of partition plan and piety, awe- (Artisan, March, with an introduc- 1998. Jewish Lights is an excep- Wardor Independence 1947-1949 sion after the UN dence, courage for the following vistas and vast change. This tion by Shimon Peres), personal- tion. Though tourism to Israel has by Jeffrey Weiss and Craig Weiss sets the stage some accounts retell readers can celebrate Israel's izes Israel's most prominent citi- reached a critical low, Jewish (Schiffer Military History Press, chapters. Anecdotal April, Air Ace milestone anniversary through new zens as well as its everyday heroes Lights is publishing Rabbi 1998), 287 pp, 48 pages of pho- the life of Canadian a non-Jew, and that try to capture Israel's through poignant black-and-white Lawrence Hoffman's Israel - A tographs, $29.95. Foreword by George Beurling, books recruitment into the fledgling essence through art, literature, portraits. Each face is a map, a tes- Spiritual Travel Guide: A Prime Minister Benjamin his Air Force. An entire chapter photography, politics and history. tament to the honor of battle and Companion for the Modern Jewish Netanyahu. Available at all major Israeli birth of Service In One Hundred Years of Art in the heartbreak of loss. Each por- Pilgrim. For each of 25 sites, the book stores. is devoted to the supply arm of the Israel, Israeli curator, art critic and trait is accompanied by a recollec- guide offers ancient blessings, I AM MY BROTHER'S KEEP- Airways, the field operations. historian Gideon Ofrat views art as tion that details remarkable events medieval prayers, biblical refer- ER, chronicles the involvement and Haganah, and its one path to understanding Israel's that transformed the subject's life. ences and modern poetry, as well perils faced by North Americans of May 15, 1948, I AM MY BROTHER'S KEEPER evolving self-definition (Westview, Medina Pearl, born as journal space for thoughts and all faiths who witnessed and shared meditates on her name - medina contains anecdotal and historical May, in cooperation with the Mizel reactions. Who is a Jew? the horror of the Holocaust and state - as she sits in the information that is guaranteed to Museum of Judaica in Denver). means Conversations, Not Conclusions, yearned for the rebirth of Israel, a of her family's house in spark the interest of any reader. "This book is about the art of a courtyard by Meryl Hyman, takes on the con- safe haven for Jews of the world. Jerusalem. Munio Brandwein gazes The only successful bombing raid small place," he writes, "torn troversial issue that has polarized The exploits of hovevei Zion, at the olive trees he planted where on Cairo is meticulously detailed. between the mentality of a the American and Israeli Jewish lovers of Zion, and supporters of three friends lost their lives. The birth of the Israeli Air Force `Manhattanized" Tel Aviv and a communities. Jewish Lights is also the Jewish state who fought in Standing on the street corner Abraham and its successes in legendary dog 'sanctified' Jerusalem, a place reprinting theologian Israel's war for independence are where he was arrested in 1946, a new the Negev desert are located in the Middle East but with Joshua Heschel's Israel. with graphically portrayed in this labor fights above former Prime Minister Yitzhak who sac- its heart set firmly in the West." introduction by his daughter of love. brought to life. Individuals Shamir recalls disguising himself as rificed education and status are Ofrat conducts an eminently acces- Susannah. The American spirit has always a rabbi to elude the British, only to A variety of books explore portrayed with clarity and forceful- sible conversation about Israeli art, prized freedom and democracy. be caught by an officer who recog- Israel's founding, illuminate its ness. The human tragedy is tracing it from Jewish folk art in From Zionists like Mickey Marcus, nized him by his eyebrows. heroes, events and personalities, painfully recounted even in the 19th-century Ottoman Palestine to graduate of the Military Academy Israel: Yesterday and Today, the and examine its political dilemmas. midst of the glee and glory of the today's kaleidoscopic postmodern at West Point and Paul Shulman, a English-language edition of an A sampling of titles follows. Israel: graduate of the United States Naval triumph of the Israeli military patterns, with over 350 illustra- tions - 250 in full color - the vol- Israeli title edited by geography A History, by historian and author Academy, who served with distinc- machine. professor Amiram Gonen Martin Gilbert (Morrow, April), will tion during World War 11, to lovers ume creates an awareness of the diversity, sophistication, secularity (Macmillan), juxtaposes historical be accompanied by a two-hour of democracy like American Indian I AM MY BROTHER'S KEEPER and archival pictures with modern documentary of the same name If you and spirituality of Israeli art. Jessie Slade and Canadian flyer has something for everyone. views of the same scene today, cre- which will air on The History events are Photographer Michal Ronen Len Fitchett, this book is filled with are a history buff, the ating a gift book that chronicles the Channel in the spring. Israel at 50 you have nos- Safdie's unerring eye in The the sagas of which dreams are well documented. If state's miraculous growth. Camels by Dan Perry and Alfred Ironside, this period, Western Wall captures the blonde made. talgic recollection of on Tel Aviv's Allenby Street have features contributions by Elie Aliyah Bet bring tears to your tourist in a shiny gold coat writing This history of the the book will given way to modern apartment Wiesel, Henry Kissinger and to reacquaint notes to place in the cracks of the ships, S.S. Abril, S.S. Paducah and eyes. If you wish buildings. The undeveloped cliffs of Shimon Peres (General Publishing as a yourself with the events of Israel's Wall, Korean women on a pilgrim- S.S. Northland, served Herzliyya in the early 1930s now Group, April). From Syracuse the life of David emergence from the ashes of the age and Bukharan bar mitzvahs as vignette of house hotels and tourist beaches. University Press: Israel at 50, a Guttman, a merchant marine sea- Holocaust, this is the book to read. well as traditional scenes of con- Also from Macmillan, Israel: The personal/historical perspective by loyalties to Israel were Chaplain Jonathan A. Panitz, templative Orthodox worshippers. man whose Historical Atlas: From Ancient journalist John Hohenberg, who torn the Irgun and the Commander, United States Navy, As Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai between Times to the Modern Nation, pub- was at the United Nations when is paid to serves as the Assistant writes in his introduction, "this Stern Group. Tribute currently in conjunction with The New the vote to establish the state of Chaplain at the United book is not a tourist album. This is lished David Selznick, the Broadway pro- Command written by ten Israel took place (April); Exodus almost like a picture prayer book." York Times and ducer, who supported the cause, States Naval Academy in Affair: Holocaust Survivors and the He is a Spectacular Israel, another stun- Times' correspondents (including and to Ben Hecht, the playwright, Annapolis, Maryland. Struggle for Palestine, 1947, by Rabbinical ning coffeetable collection edited five Pulitzer Prize winners), offers a who wrote A FLAG IS BORN. Its member of the Aviva Halamish, a comprehensive success on Broadway contributed Assembly and has been a Navy by Amotz Asa-El and Shai Ginott, journalistic history combined with on page 24 deer amlllkm dollerstcy the itgerv " Chtiotaitrfor )6yers taint'ittghipltet -0t4 Urgers most up-to-date maps bv-respected. car- Continued .2110(169W 1611011f1WITJT111 'jtie 1.11:6 moriliw 15w iluD sitt prthub -IsOlimati to fisn 6 bn5 9b5Dst c 9.1; m ciciec te91tst9U erififeinfelvi CAA 0- e.na--• :VA"dIF T7 12 lyar =4 5758 May 8, 1998 JEWISH Page 19 VOICE Israel At 50 Looking Back, Looking Ahead

By RUDY BOSCHWITZ Americans, who rightly see much attack by eight Arab armies, an to help Israel not only defend itself regimes that sponsor terrorism, Americans look with pride upon of our own country's spirit in the invasion which was followed by against its attackers, but to serve as and their mutual foes. the noble words inscribed on the people of Israel. decades of cross-border Arab ter- a militarily stabilizing force between, At the same time, we must be Statue of Liberty, beckoning to our On the day Israel was born, its rorist attacks and several subse- the Arab nations themselves who careful to make sure that our good shores the tired, the poor, and all population numbered some quent invasions. And despite the have often been at war with one intentions regarding Mideast peo- those yearning to be free. 650,000. During the next four strains of mass immigration and another. While the United States ple do not pave the way to danger Throughout our country's history, years, the infant Jewish State took the hardships of fending off Arab has maintained hundreds of thou- for Israel. Our desire for achieving the spirit of that message has in nearly 700,000 new immi- assaults, Israel has developed one sands of troops both in Europe and Arab-Israeli treaties must not lead offered hope to the world's down- grants. They were penniless immi- of the world's most vibrant democ- the Far East to establish stability, us down the slippery slope of pres- trodden, and it was they, the grants - Holocaust survivors from racies. other then recently due to Kuwait, suring Israel to sacrifice its security refugees from the four corners of Europe whose property but not Americans have watched with no Americans were necessary in needs. Our hopes for progress in the globe who built this country their spirit has been stolen or admiration as Israel's "ingathering the Middle East Israel, the only the negotiating process must not and made it what it is today. destroyed by the Nazis, and Jews of the exiles" has continued. While democracy in the area, was the lessen our insistence on Palestinian who were expelled en masse from other nations cried crocodile tears stabilizing balance for the free compliance with the commitments Only one other country on the the Arab countries with just the over famine in Africa, Israel res- world. they have made. Our interest in face of this earth has likewise shirts on their backs, their homes cued tens of thousands of Jews We have contributed thousands selling U.S. goods, including mili- served as a sanctuary for refugees and property having been seized by from starvation and civil strife in of idealistic men and women who tary products, to Arab markets of every culture and background: the Arab governments. Ethiopia. While other nations have chosen to make Israel their must not be permitted to compro- Israel. cheered from the sidelines as the new home and have brought Israel mise Israel's qualitative military As Israel approaches its 50th Can one imagine the United Soviet Union collapsed, Israel took the benefits of their experiences edge over the Arab regimes. anniversary, its people can point States taking in over 200 million in hundreds of thousands of Soviet growing up in America - including Israel, at 50, has built a remark- with pride to an extraordinary penniless immigrants during the refugees, doing so at a time when two future prime ministers, Golda able society and is well on its way range of accomplishments. From next three years? Yet Israel was not Iraqi Scud missiles were literally Meir and Benjamin Netanyahu. to achieving peace with security. science and medicine to art and lit- overwhelmed by the burden of the falling on Tel Aviv. As Israel's longtime strategic ally In the interest of freedom, plus erature. Israelis have excelled in newcomers. Indeed, it treated the Americans have done more than and as a fellow-democracy, the economic and diplomatic stability, every imaginable field and gener- burden as a blessing. Secular and merely admire Israel's miracles United States must do all it can to let's do everything we can to help ously shared their achievements religious stood side by side; fair- from afar. We have proudly con- build upon that alliance as Israel Israel reach that important goal. with the international community. skinned immigrants from northern tributed to its triumphs in a wide enters its 51st year. We must con- Rudy Boschwitz, formerly U.S. But above all, it is the human Europe joined hands with dark- range of concrete ways. We have tinue providing Israel with the Senator from Minnesota (1978- drama of Israel ingathering literally skinned immigrants from the contributed financial aid, to help means to defend itself. We must 1991), is Honorary Chair of the millions of exiles, and in just a few Arabian peninsula to build their build Israel build a modern and self- continue to cooperate closely with Committee for a Secure Peace, a decades, forging a modern nation, new country. Incredibly, they did so sufficient economy. Israel in the struggle against inter- group of concerned citizens who that has so deeply moved at a time when Israel was under We have contributed military aid, national terrorist groups, rogue want a secure peace for Israel. CHRONOLOGY OF CONGRESS SUPPORT To ISRAEL 1948 America Recognizes Israel Strength cial bond. ed PLO horror, Congress passes legisla- Congress approves $650 million in emer- A quarter-century after Congress's When the Arab League rejects Israel's 1979 Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty tion that precludes dialogue with the PLO gency assistance to Israel. 1922 resolution calling for the establish- peace offer, Congress presses the For two and a half decades, scores of unless and until the PLO renounces ter- 1992 landmark Loan Guarantees ment of a Jewish homeland, Members of Administration to sell Phantom jets to resolutions, letters, and legislative lan- rorism. In future initiatives, Congress acts Congress approves $10 billion in loan Congress speak out to buttress President Israel. President Johnson recognizes the guage call for direct negotiations in the to close the PLO office, denies Arafat an guarantees to lighten Israel's extraordinary Truman's decision to recognize the Jewish need for Israel to maintain her deterrent Middle East. Congress's vision is finally American visa, provides the United States financial strain of resettling 600,000 State. This begins consistent strength, in the face of Arab intransigence, vindicated at Camp David, where peace is with the legal authority to prosecute ter- refugees from the former Soviet Union Congressional support for Israel. and accedes. achieved through face-to-face talks rorists, and restricts U.S. dealings with and Ethiopia. In the process, Congress 1951 Aid to Resettle Holocaust 1968 Congress Commits to 1979 Aid to Israel nations supporting terror. fights Administration efforts to link this Refugees "Qualitative Edge" Recognizing the risks Israel took for 1985 Emergency Economic Aid humanitarian effort to a halt in West Bank Congress approves the first aid pack- Although Congress fails to provide peace at Camp David and the persistence 400% inflation and spiraling debt construction. age to Israel, $65 million to help Israel Israel with military assistance to counteract of the Arab military threat, Congress accrued over 4 wars brings Israel close to 1992 Reining Rogue Nations take in Holocaust survivors and endan- aid given to Arab states, the principle of approves a $4.9 billion aid and loan pack- economic ruin. Congress approves a $1.5 Landmark legislation authorizes sanc- gered Jews from Arab lands. Within 3 preserving Israel's "qualitative edge" age. From the following year on, congress billion emergency aid package, restoring tions on companies that provide either years, Israel's 650.000 Jews absorb through military aid and cooperation provides all of Israel's aid grants. This order to Israel. Within a decade, Israel Iran or Iraq with the technology to devel- 600,000 refugees from Europe and the grows into a firm Congressional commit- assistance evolves into one of the most develops into one of world's strongest op unconventional warfare systems. The Arab nations. ment over the next 30 years. important symbols of the strength of the economies. containment of dangerous despots 1955 Breaking the Ban on Arms to 1970 Rogers' Plan Rejected U.S.-Israel ties. 1985 Precedent-Setting Free Trade becomes a Congressional priority. Israel 70 Senators and 280 Representatives 1980 Battling UN Bias Agreement 1993 Oslo Peace Accords One-third of the House petitions the reject Secretary of State Rogers' "peace From the mid-1970s on, Congress Congress overwhelmingly approves the Congress binds Palestinian fulfillment of Eisenhower Administration to break its plan," which calls for Israel's unilateral increasingly takes the lead in battling anti- U.S.-Israel Free Trade Agreement. The commitments made in the historic Israel- arms embargo of Israel and sell defensive withdrawal without any Arab peace com- Israel bias in the UN. In scores of resolu- first such treaty between America and PLO Declaration of Principles to diplo- weapons to the Jewish State. Even with mitments. tions and legislative initiatives. Congress another nation, it provides the impetus for matic recognition and financial aid. continuing Congressional urging, the 1973 The Yom Kippur War counters threats to expel Israel, challenges explosive growth in trade and investment 1993 U.S.-Israel Science & embargo does not end until 1962. The 71 Senators and 269 Representatives the elevation of PLO status, and pressures and sets a precedent for future agreements Technology Commission United States sells hundreds of millions of expedite a $2.2 billion emergency aid two Administrations to reject resolutions between the United States and other This binational commission encourages dollars in weaponry to Arab states during package to Israel, which President Nixon declaring East Jerusalem an occupied ter- nations. development of a U.S.-Israel technological these years. approves. This is the first time the United ritory. 1987 Congress Condemns Zionism base for the 21st century. Coupled with 1956 The Sinai Campaign States provides an outright grant of arms 1981 AWACS Sale to Saudis = Racism Resolution similar programs in agriculture and Responding to years of Egyptian provo- to Israel. Congress narrowly fails to block the Of the hundreds of UN resolutions applied sciences, U.S.-Israel joint efforts cation, Israeli forces capture most of the 1974 Congress Asserts Control of sale of AWACS planes to Saudi Arabia. In attacking Israel, none is as obscene as the now top hundreds a year. Sinai. The Administration threatens UN Arms Sales future years, Congressional opposition 1975 resolution equating Zionism with 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Relocation sanctions if Israel does not withdraw. Congress secures authority to block mil- leads to the withdrawal of the bulk of a racism. In one of many measures, Act Congressional leaders stand courageously itary sales, forcing either the modification major fighter plane sale, defeats a pro- Congress passes legislation condemning A decade after its first hearings on the with Israel against the one-sided pressure, or the withdrawal of major arms sales. posed missile sale to the desert kingdom, the UN resolution. issue, Congress passes legislation recog- as they do consistently throughout Israel's Over the next 24 years, Administrations and deters countless others from even 1987 Joint R & D Against Missiles nizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and history. modify or withdraw billions in arms sales being presented. In a far-reaching joint research and calling for the American Embassy's reloca- 1962 Congress Supports Direct to Arab states, helping to maintain Israel's 1982 Congress Resists Administra- development program with Israel, tion. Administration implementation Negotiations qualitative edge. tion Aid Cut Congress provides funding for the Arrow requires continuing Congressional pres- The Administration supports UN con- 1974 The Law to "Let Our People In the wake of the war in Lebanon, the anti-ballistic missile (ABM)system, the first sure. demnation of Israel's retaliation against Go" Administration suspends the sale of F-16 such system to be successfully tested. Israel 1996 Untying the Russia-Iran Knot Syrian attacks on civilians. However, 232 76 Senators and 288 Representatives planes to Israel and tries to cut aid. The eventually becomes America's most Congress moves to deny aid to Russia Members of Congress affirm Israel's insis- co-sponsor landmark legislation denying Senate responds by increasing military aid important partner in ABM cooperation. unless Russia stops selling missile technol- tence on direct negotiations with her ene- the Soviet Union trading privileges until it grants by $225 million, sending a strong 1989 Insistence on PLO Compliance ogy to Iran. Legislation that imposes sanc- mies. The State Department does. not allows its Jewish citizens to emigrate. message of its support for Israel. Congress When Arafat claims to renounce terror- tions on Russian companies providing Iran adopt this policy until 1979. More than 1 million Jews ultimately emi- defeats every successive attempt to tie ism in a speech to the UN in Geneva, with lethal technologies is now pending. 1965 Battling the Arab Boycott grate to freedom. assistance to Israel to policy differences. Congress insists that PLO deeds must 1996 Anti-Terrorism Act Administration opposition weakens the 1975 Congress Contains Arms Sales 1983 Strategic Cooperation match his words. This process for moni- In the ongoing war against terrorism, first legislation compelling U.S. companies to Jordan Endorsed toring and reporting PLO actions becomes Congress authorizes action against to reject the Arab boycott of Israel. Congressional opposition forces the Israel, for 35 years excluded as a strate- the basis for U.S. dealings with the PLO. American organizations that raise funds Continuing Congressional pressure over Administration to agree that Hawk mis- gic U.S. partner for fear of provoking 1991 Peace Not Pressure those on the government's list of terrorist the years eventually secures passage in siles sold to Jordan be placed in concrete Arab wrath, is finally recognized as a At the Madrid Peace Conference, Arab groups. 197 of comprehensive anti-boycott legisla- silos targeted away from Israel. A decade strategic asset in a landmark states at last agree to face-to-face negotia- 1996 Continuing Constraints tion. later, Congressional disapproval persuades Memorandum of Understanding. In future tions. 95 Senators resist intense Against Libya & Iran 1967 The Six-Day War the Administration to withdraw an even years, Congress expands this relationship Administration pressure for unilateral Congress moves for sanctions against Egypt's President Nasser leads 6 Arab larger weapons sale to Jordan. - from recognizing Israel as a major non- Israeli concessions and urge Secretary of foreign countries and companies that armies in an invasion of Israel. 365 1975 Ford "Reassessment" Refuted NATO ally to funding an array of U.S.- State Baker to support Israel's peace invest in either Iran's or Libya's energy Members of Congress polled oppose Israel's refusal to unilaterally withdraw Israel joint research and defense programs efforts. sectors. As a result, potential projects Israeli withdrawal without peace commit- from the Sinai prompts President Ford to in the anti-ballistic missile arena. 1991 Emergency Military Assistance worth billions never materialize, reducing ment. *.g13%.4 .14 11..141J1 Israel Ws/ .cglb for,A 4-weWerkiei, 11.35,1401 T4impteT ljt/n7 Trirrmcifin endureroprii thedt31 9fikleegiO t4Ai 1968 Maintaining Deterrent relationship. 76 Senators reaffirm the spe- ter a decade an a a o unmitigat- during the Gulf War Without retaliating. an utj unconven lona weapons. Page 20 'AEWISH 12 lyar 24 5758 May 8,1998 W VOICE JUBILEE CELEBRATION CAFE TAMAR

By KAREN MOSS Day held annually at Adas Kodesch Shel 1955, when William Finesmith asked his This May, when Israel celebrates its Emeth Congregation, has become a daughter, Bert Tanzer, to gather a few 50th anniversary, Cafe Tamar will mark Wilmington institution. This year it will people together to sing Yiddish songs at its 22nd year. Cafe Tamar, a cabaret- be held on Memorial Day, Monday, May the Bichor Cholem, predecessor to the style celebration of Israel's Independence 25, at 7:30 p.m. Its roots go back to Kutz Home. Bert contacted Faith and Lou Brown. The Browns, active Adas Kodesch congregants, ardent Zionists and musically oriented, embraced Finesmith's idea, and formed a singing group with a few other synagogue mem- bers including Naomi Goldstein, Sid Gross and Bert Tanzer. Before long, the fledgling choral group started to grow. The singers entertained Bichor Cholem residents, as well as the Golden Agers, the senior group at the downtown AKSE YMHA. Dancers at By 1957, they were meeting weekly Israeli dances thrown in for good mea- the center of each and tied a cord around at the old Adas Kodesch at 6th and sure. Even the dance costumes evoke our waists. We looked like 'four barbers, French streets. They presented their first nostalgic smiles. The women wore skirts no waiting,— jokes Lou. concert that spring during Jewish Music sewn by Blanche Sklar, and the men's From this humble beginning, the Month. The program consisted of costumes were a bit more amateurish. dance group took off like a rocket. Bea Faith and Lou Brown sing a duet at Cafe Tamar. Yiddish and Hebrew songs, with three "We took pieces of muslin, cut a hole in and Joe Bell of Arden choreographed the dances in the early years. The dance group performed along with the choral group at each annual synagogue "Festival of Jewish Music and Dance." Soon the dancers were sought after all over the state. During the 1960s and 70s, they performed in Arden, Rodney Square, Market Street Mall and on the Hadassah Playhouse stage in the Hotel du Pont. In Philadelphia, the group performed with the Pennywhistlers and was invited to dance with Theodore Bikel. CELEBRATES THE MIRACLE OF Audience response was gratifying. In 1976, Bill Frank, reporting on a DAR Bicentennial Commission music and dance festival at the Playhouse, wrote in the News Journal, "The Israeli dance group fascinated me, particularly their Israel's 50th Anniversary joyous dance based upon passages from the book of Isaiah." Meanwhile, Faith and Lou were mak- ing a name for themselves on the infor- HELPING A mal Jewish entertainment circuit. In NATION GROW 1974, Roz Gordon, Rabbi Ellen Bernardt's mother, asked the couple to sing in Philadelphia for the Pioneer Women. The Browns demurred. "We don't do that," they answered. But the Pioneer Women wouldn't take no for an Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, salutes the answer. The Browns found an accor- land and dionist, and the Kol Rina Trio was born. people of Israel on the occasion of this milestone anniversary. Kol Rina performed in Atlantic City, Broomall, Philadelphia and Miami We are proud of the critical role we have played in the development Beach. of the Jewish homeland through our work in healing, teaching, and During its first 20 years, the AKSE choral group performed without musical research. We have helped Israel grow by bringing modern health accompaniment. Audiences didn't seem care to the region through the Hadassah Medical Organization, by to mind. Critic Otto Dekom wrote in the Morning News in 1968, —Simona mi rescuing children at risk through Youth Aliyah, by educating and Dimona,' a Yemini song done by Faith training thousands of men and women at the Hadassah College of and Lou Brown, brought the house down with enthusiastic applause." David Technology and the Hadassah Career Counseling Institute, and with Kozinski, music critic and father of com- the Jewish National Fund by transforming barren deserts into poser Stefan Kozinski, lauded the Hadassah lush landscapes. group's "enthusiastic and memorable Israel Education Services renditions." In 1977 the Browns created Cafe In addition, Hadassah has infused generations of Americans with a Tamar. (Tamar is the Hebrew word for love of Israel and Judaism. Our Young Judaea clubs, camps and Israel palm tree.) Rows of concert style seating gave way to casual nightclub style seating programs help to transform young people into committed around round tables. "Eli Greenberg Jewish adults. And we have provided hundreds of thousands of made falafel for everyone single-hand- ed," recalls Lou. The program remained American women with uplifting Jewish education and life-saving the same — choral and dance renditions, health education programs, as well as the means to become advo- featured singers and teen dance group numbers. Gladys Gewirtz and the AKSE cates on the issues of concern to them. Cantor were regular soloists, and the Browns often sang a duet. We look forward to many more years of changing people's lives in In the mid-1970s, Faith added musi- cians. This year's orchestra will include a Israel, the United States, and around the world and to a continued drummer, violinist, accordionist, guitarist Hadassah-Israel partnership well into the future. and pianist. Past performances have also included a trumpet player. We are a community of women, working together, to ensure a strong When asked to organize that first con- cert in 1957, Faith replied, "I'll do this and vibrant Israel. Join the thousands of others who have helped a until you can find someone else." nation grow. Please call us at 1-800-664-5646. Famous last words. That was over 40 years ago. To date, no one has found a replacement for this energetic and tal- ented woman. No one has tried. After this year's Cafe Tamar, a search must begin in earnest, because Faith will be stepping down. Faith plans to stay involved in Cafe Tamar, but doesn't want to shoulder the entire responsibility. It's time for someone else to select the dance HADASSAH and choral numbers, schedule and direct THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. the rehearsals, arrange for musicians, 50 WEST 58TH STREET write publicity, oversee ticket sales, coor- NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK 10019 dinate refreshments, worry about cos- HTTP://WWW.HADASSAH.ORG tumes and plan the _program. My ,best a. 4.eir.Pee-f " gtiss is that it Will 61te severalpeopleto her very capable shoes. 12 lyar 5758 May 8,1998 7AEWISH Page 21 w VOICE SYNAGOGUE LIFE

'SY8W My Grandmother, My Mother and Me Silverman Scholarships Awarded My Grandmother, My Ruth focuses on her mother Leah, Tickets are $18.00 per person, Mother and Me, a one woman a beautiful young woman, who and includes gourmet desserts and show, featuring Ruth Kaye high- marries her childhood sweetheart, coffee after the show. Sponsor and lights this Spring's social events survives a family crisis, and learns Patron tickets are also avaliable at sponsored by Wilmington's to make a life of her own. Finally, $50 and $100 and include two and Congregation Beth Shalom, on Ruth reveals herself as an awkward four tickets respectively. Sunday evening, May 17. young adult, who later blossoms Reservations can be made by call- Miss Kaye, a mezzo-soprano, into a wife, mother and musical ing the synagogue office (302) interweaves her family story with a personality. In a touching climax, 654-4462 or mailing your remit- potpourri of Jewish music taken Ruth celebrates the mysterious and tance to the synagogue, 1801 from various sources. Miss Kaye's beautiful link that connects one Baynard Blvd.,Wilmington, DE, story begins in 19th Century generation to another. 19803. The May 17th perfor- Russia, as she portrays her grand- Ruth Kaye's one-woman shows mance begins at 7:30 p.m. mother Anna, who comes to have long been in demand by syn- "My Grandmother, My Cabelli Allison Goldberg America and begins to raise her agogues, civic groups, and private Mother and Me is a wonderful Jacob Milunsky Jacob family. As her narrative unfolds, functions throughout the country. show, rich with memories, filled Jacob Cabelli, Allison Goldberg, ment, while recognizing their with music, laughter and tears, and and Jacob Milunsky have been achievements. • a story for all ages" said Barbara named the 1998 recipients of the Cabelli is an 11th grader at Mt. Felzer, chair for this event, " and it Sylvia and Isadore N. Silverman Pleasant High School. He will par- Congregation 13eth Shalom couldn't come to Wilmington at a Scholarship awards. Given annual- ticipate in the Young Leadership more appropriate time, what a ly, these stipends assist young peo- Program of Volunteers for Israel. of Dover memorable and appropriate ple participating in a summer pro- He is the son of Michael Cabelli Mothers Day Gift." gram of Jewish study or enrich- Continued on page 22) Salutes Israel's 50tb Birtbbay Rabbi Moshe Golbblum Arden Courts Presibent, Stuart banbler Alzheimer's Assisted Living. Opening in Wilmington. 74e feeada Wevr 'Vacuum Detazoevte &we/wed-ate the emeoput lvrea.el co ewer 50th 'le:wet/v:44n* Come see what peace of safer and more fulfilling. And it's

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of American ty in America. The strengths of all over, from small communities strengthened us by recognizing the both for the future Dear Friends: itself. American Jewry is not only reflect- and large, in a show of Jewish fragility of the Jewish connection, Jewry and for Israel With the approach of Passover it Sincerely, ed in their struggle for religious strength and commitment. and the value we all place on it. is fitting at this time of year to Yaakiv Neeman recall the story of the Exodus from identity, but also within the These Jewish communities stood Mutual consideration is important Egypt: The tribes marched togeth- American grass roots - and their firmly together, deeply connected er, yet they did so one by one. efforts to benefit our people both to the principles of a strong and Each one unique, with its own style locally and overseas. These efforts independent Israel that has an and culture; each one with its own are most often initiated within the unbreakable relationship with Jews Silverman Scholarships leadership and traditions. Yet, the framework of the Council of around the world. of sup- tribes made up one very strong Jewish Federations/United Jewish There was an outpouring Silverman Scholarship Fund was the throughout Continued from page 21 nation - the Children of Israel. No Appeal Partnership. port for Committee established in 1989, on the occa- States and Canada. The matter how disparate their individ- I accepted an invitation to the United and Rosanne Griff-Cabelli. sion of the Silvermans' 55th wed- is that it is better for children ual customs, they shared one address the CJF General Assembly consensus Allison Goldberg, an 11th grad- ding anniversary, by their with differing views to sit vision. And the way they chose to this past November, where I gave people er at Concord High School, will and friends. The award honors a table and hammer out dif- demonstrate that vision is beautiful- my first public presentation on the around attend the Ramah Seminar their many years of dedication to espe- ly summed up in the Book of progress of the Committee to ferences. Program in Israel. Her parents are the Wilmington community, The future is bright because Shel Emeth Exodus. American Jewry's most impressive Vivian and Alan Goldberg. cially to Adas Kodesch there has been a bonding quality to The past 15 months have been annual gathering of leadership and Congregation and to the Boy This event has at turbulent for the Jewish communi- philanthropists. They came from our deliberations. Currently an 11th grader Scouts of America. Brandywine High School, Jake Applications for next year's Milunsky will attend the Leadership awards may be obtained at the Training Conference of the B'nai office of Adas Kodesch Shel B'rith Youth Organization. Jake is Emeth, Washington Boulevard and to Israel the son of Marlene and Cyril Torah Drive. The Scholarship pro- Happy °GUNK° Anniversary Milunsky. gram is open to all Jewish youth in The Sylvia and Isadore N. Delaware.

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Strengthening Jewish identi- ty; Improving the quality of life; Saving lives, and sponsor- ing innovative & creative pro- grams. These are the results of your contributions to the UJA Federation Campaign. If you have yet to do so, please call 427-2100 and make your pledge to our 1998 campaign. For further information on pro- grams funded by JAFI, contact Bernie Greenberg at the Federation office.

Book Review— Continued from page 18 account of the boat that was denied entry into British Palestine (May); After the First Rain: Israeli Poems on War and Peace, edited by Moshe Dor and Barbara Goldberg, and Translating Israel, by Alan Mintz, which examines the prob- lem of why books by Israeli authors do not reach a wider American audience (fall). A Bridge Across the Jordan, by Adaia and Abraham Shumsky, tells the inspirational We just register them. story of the friendship between Mendel Cohen, a Jewish carpenter from Jerusalem, and King Abdullah Five years ago, Ethiopian Jews traveled across two centuries in two of Jordan, who invited him to work days. Education is the final leg of that trip. Ofir and hundreds of kids like at his palace in Amman (Arcade). him are falling behind. They need extra attention to make their homecoming a The Founding Myths of Israel: success. Youth aliyah facilities, afterschool enrichment programs, college prep Nationalism, Socialism and the Making of the Jewish State, by started. The power to help classes and college scholarships are getting them political scientist Zeev Stemhell them finish is yours. The successful absorption of Jews in Israel is at the (Princeton) challenged standard Zionist history. heart of the UJA Federation Campaign . .. at the heart of a sacred Jewish If you can't travel to Israel itself to celebrate this milestone year, trust to build, strengthen and care for our community at home, in Israel and in these books offer numerous oppor- 60 countries around the world. Keep that trust. lake your increased gift today. tunities to revel in a land that has always balanced precariously between triumph and turmoil, between dream and reality. Rahel Musleah is a freelance JEWISH 100 W. 10th St., Suite 301 journalist and the co-author, with FEDERATION UJA PARTNERSHIP CAMPAIGN Wilmington, DE 19801-1628 Rabbit Michael Klayman, of of DELAWARE No Gift Touches More Lives. Sharing Blessings: Children's 41) 302-427-2100 1.800.966.4UJA www.uja.org Stories for Exploring the Spirit of the Jewish Holidays (Jewish Lights). 4 12 lyar 2 5758 May 8,1998 EWISH Page 25 JVOICE Let's talk about the

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bile the debate on religious diversity swirled around us, 800,000 Jews representing every religious and political orientation, and W from all across North America, proved that, during good times and bad, the UJA Federation system is still the place where all Jews can come together to build tolerance and responsibility.

• Working with our partners in the religious movements and concerned Jews throughout our communities, the United Jewish AppeaVCouncil of Jewish Federations Partnership helped create a respectful place for the exchange of ideas.

• Over 80 Knesset members signed a petition supporting the recommen- dations of the Ne'eman Committee, the Israeli committee charged with finding accommodations on the issue of Jewish conversions. Many of those Knesset members also visited American Jewish communities and Federations over the past 90 days so that they could understand Jewish diversity in the U.S.

• Last week the Knesset officially resolved to support the Committee's report in its entirety.

There is still work to be done for the report to be fully implemented, yet Jewish Federations should be proud of their role in the developments to date ... developments that could eventually preserve the unity of the Jewish people and create a far more tolerant Israel. Because, all through this, the UJA Federation system continued to ensure that no one was isolated or left out in the cold, no one went hungry, was left alone or uncared for.

As Jews we share a common history. Today, even as we celebrate the Knesset resolution, let us rededicate ourselves to a common future where all. Jews are respected and every Jew who needs help gets it.

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By ELMER L. WINTER tries, Israel's ratio of scientists and Chairman engineers to the overall population Committee for Economic makes it Number One in the world, Jewish Youth See Zionism by a wide margin. Israel has 145 of Growth of Israel Jews, worldwide, have much to these technical workers for every celebrate on Israel's 50th anniver- 10,000 employees. The United sary. During the nation's brief half States has only 78 per 10,000 As Ideology Of Israel's Past while Japan has 75, Germany has century, the Israelis have created a homeland for Jews; built a society 58, Sweden has 50 and Canada By JESSICA STEINBERG typical Tel Aviv teen-agers dressed central region for Melitz, a non- democratic principles; has 40. As a result, Israel's produc- JERUSALEM, Feb.. 1 (JTA) - in baggy clothes - pay no attention profit organization specializing in based on absorbed many cultures and have tivity in the electronics industry The Herzliya Gymnasia school sits to blue and white display and make informal education for high school developed diplomatic relations with stands at $167,000 per employee. on a corner plot of land in the pres- their way through the maze of hall- students. Melitz has been organiz- 150 nations. These accomplish- *Many American corporations tigious neighborhood of north Tel ways and classrooms to the ing seminars about Israeli solidarity ments merit a "Well done, Israelis!" will expand their "contracting out" Aviv, a sandstone-colored building school's cafeteria where they plop and patriotic values for the jubilee But the people of Israel deserve programs to Israel. One reason is surrounded by palm trees and themselves down to drink coffee year, primarily in secular schools. our additional congratulations for the shortage of high-tech person- grassy areas studded with flowers and discuss Zionism and patriotism "Most students feel quite strong- having created an economic mira- nel in the U.S. For a growing and benches. in their country's 50th year of ly about living here," says number of companies, Israel is the cle that his highly respected and More than 1,000 junior high and statehood. Schwartz, "but it's about belong- ideal place to envied throughout the world. They conduct research and high school students attend the grader huddled ing, not about history." development and create software Tal, a lanky 11th have produced a remarkably high Gymnasia, which was established in her khaki green army-style jack- "They tell me, 'We were born because of the availability and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of in 1905, the first high school in the somewhat disillusioned with here, it's our place,— he says. inventiveness of Israeli scientists, et, is $98.4 billion in 1997, with a GDP and of Zionism, comment- "They don't want to talk about his- engineers and technicians. country that taught Hebrew the concept growth during the past five years romantic concept tory or roots, they're more inter- Furthermore, the Israeli govern- later became a cultural center for ing that it's a averaging 6 percent. the burgeoning city of Tel Aviv. from the past, existing only in pol- ested in the consequences, how ment provides between 50 and 60 At the school's entrance is a dis- itics. Her friends agree, adding that today's headlines will affect them." A major contributing factor to percent of the cost of R & D pro- play of photos and essays com- army duty and youth movements He adds that army duty has this formidable achievement has jects. memorating Israel's jubilee year - a are two of the last vestiges of patri- come to represent Zionism for been the rapid expansion of the *Stock markets dealing in Israeli large portrait of Israel's first prime otism left in their young state, and most young Israelis, since "there electronics industry. The revenue stocks will continue to expand in minister, David Ben-Gurion, is even those are losing in popularity. aren't any swamps left to drain in from this sector alone reached Israel and the United States. At this posted prominently in the middle, "All the guys have to say they Hadera," referring to agricultural $7.2 billion in 1997 — a stunning time, stocks of 75 Israeli compa- as if to remind the students whom want to be paratroopers, even if projects done in the early years of increase of 11 percent over the nies, carrying a value of $17.9.bil- to thank for the tiled floor beneath they don't want to," says Tal. the state. previous year. And 80 percent of lion, are listed on Wall Street their Doc Martens, shoes popular "That's their Zionism." Tsipore-n, whose mother is the country's electronics produc- exchanges and 659 companies are traded on the with teen-agers. That's a fairly typical reaction, American, believes that Jews out- tion was sold outside of Israel. Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. There has Lee Avzuk, Shimrit Tsiporen, according to Doubi Schwartz, side of Israel are taking the jubilee Israel, in fact, has become a sec- been a rapid expansion of venture capital com- Anat Tal and Lior Ben-Kereth four director of Tel Aviv and Israel's year more seriously than Israelis, ond Silicon Valley, attracting hun- panies opening in Israel. In 1997, partially because they have no dreds of American companies. other identity. Many of the world's largest com- 50 such firms invested $1 billion in Israeli companies, a sure sign of "What they don't realize is that puter concerns, including Microsoft, confidence in the future of Israeli Schoenberg Memorial Chapels Judaism and Zionism are two dif- IBM, Digital, Hewlett Packard, National Semiconductor enterprises. ferent things," she says, "and •• 9 • and Motorola have located *Despite the roller coaster In the hallowed tradition of because were here, it's less impor- facilities our faith... tant to us." in the country and become part of course of the Israeli-Palestinian "Israel — the In-Place for peace process. American compa- For the most part, Melitz educa- Innovation." There is every reason nies will continue to see Israel as tors are accustomed to approach- a dignified setting with': to predict that the nation will con- operations throughout ing students with questions, not the hub of reverence for customs''' tinue increasing its high-tech the Middle East. They rely on Israel answers. It's a different attitude exports to Europe and the United because of its strong infrastructure, and observances in strict than that of the Education Ministry, States. trained accord with family which declared Israel's 50th managerial corps, satellite facilities, and free trade agree- wishes. anniversary as the central subject Currently, there are 2,000 start- ments with the U.S., Canada and of the year, devoting additional companies operating facilities in up members of the European dir " class hours to the study of Israeli Israel. They are active in a variety 519 Philadelphia Pike society's accomplishments. Yet the Community. They view it as the of innovative high-tech areas, commercial port of entry to a Omit ministry, as well as the govern- 7924334 including voice and handwriting potential market of 200 million ment's jubilee celebrations, has recognition, Internet video and Arabs, once a peace agreement is been plagued by managerial and voice transfer, smart cards, data signed. internal troubles, and the recent security, push technology, band- *American companies will look MEMORY death of Education Minister CREATE A LASTING width expansion, medical diagnos- to Israel as a market to help offset Trees in Israel Zevulun Hammer hasn't simplified tic equipment and design gear for Plant matters. the loss of sales to Asian customer the semiconductor industry, to beset by the Far East financial cri- mention only a few. A Circle of Trees $100 An Education Ministry sis. Israel in turn, will welcome Here are a few of my predictions spokesman said teachers spent sev- orders from American companies A Ring of 5 Trees $50 for the Israeli economy in the Tree $10 eral weeks during the summer to balance the losses Israeli compa- Individual attending workshops organized by "post-50" era: nies have incurred in lost Asian A Living Link to the the ministry about how to teach the *Start-up companies will contin- business. jubilee material. But on Sept. 1, ue to raise capital on Wall Street The bottom line is that the Israeli Land of Israel TA usually the first day of school, edu- and British and European stock economy is well poised to move cators organized a countrywide exchanges because of the starting into the next century — provided, JEWISH strike, protesting their low salaries. level of innovation and energy that that a peace agreement is signed won& They returned to their black- has marked Israel's ascension in Israel and the CALL (302)655-5995 11111D and adhered to by boards and workbooks within a few the world of high-tech. Palestinians. High tech is the MARYLAND/DELAWARE REGION days, but refused to participate in *There probably will be a lessen- engine that will continue to drive 4 Reservoir Circle, Baltimore, MD 21208 or organize any outside school ing of activity in Israel's low-tech Israel's economic machine. Hanan activities until their salaries industries because of high-labor Ashsaf, president of Motorola improved. High school students costs. To compensate for this loss, (Israel), noted recently that if also got involved, organizing a stu- many companies operating facto- Israel's industrial growth, per /*BOYD'S TIOWEE0 dent union strike in several major ries in Israel will subcontract part of employee productivity and export cities to protest the lack of school their production to Jordan, Egypt volume continue to increase at the Where artists bring trips and extracurricular projects. and, eventually, the West Bank and current rate, revenues of Israel's beauty to bloom Not a good start to the jubilee Gaza — assuming peace will come high-tech industry alone will soar year, but typical of Israel's politi- to the area. from $7.2 billion to $20-25 billion cized society. *More American high-tech com- by the year 2005. This would con- panies will complete their downsiz- stitute a giant leap into Israel's 421-2900 "It's true," says Ben-Kereth ot ing programs by opening factories "post-50" era — one that Israel's the Herzliya Gymnasia foursome. in Israel, to take advantage of founders could not have imagined 824 Market St. Mall "The Russians didn't come here for Israel's unique incentives, including in their wildest dreams. 2013 Penna. Ave. Zionism, they came because it was- the country's high-quality engi- Elmer L. Winter, chairman of n't good for them there. They neers and scientists. Israel's elec- the Committee for Economic don't even speak the language." tronics industry today employs a Growth of Israel, was the co- "Who can blame them?" asks work force of 43,000, 60 percent founder and long-time president Avzuk, `!They should come here for ,of whom.are engineers and.techni,..0f. 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Entries for the Calendar Day. Spend a leisurely morning at FRIDAY 22 the Newark Jewish Community SUNDAY 28 of Events are due on the the JCC Fitness Center from 9:00 AKSE Honoring Gurwitz's Network Committee, 12:00-1:30 JCC Annual Meeting. 4 p.m. Thursday deadline pub- a.m. to 12:00 noon. A continental 50th. 762-2705 p.m. at Temple Beth El, Newark. Annual Meeting includes election lished in The Jewish Voice. breakfast will also be served. The Call 302-366-8330. of Officers and Board members, Please provide entries in the cost is $45.00 for JCC members SUNDAY 24 followed by a family picnic with same format as seen on this and $65.00 for non-members. For Yom Yerushalaim, Congrega- JUNE entertainment and family activities. page. The Jewish Voice fax more information call Suzanne tion Beth Shalom, 654-4462. MONDAY 8 Free of charge. number is 427-2438. Rodriguez at (302) 478-5660. JCC Family Campus Opens Community Forums Discuss New Births led by Rabbi Peter For more information call Scott Patients Rights. 7:30 p.m. MAY Grumbacher. Congregation Beth Katz, Recreational Services Pipefitters Union Hall, 2111 W. ONGOING SUNDAY 10 Emeth, 300 West Lea Blvd., Director at (302) 478-5660. Newport Pike, Stanton. Partici- Meet the Physical Congregation Beth Emeth Wilmington, 4:30 p.m. Refresh- pants include Rep. Jane Maroney, Therapist. Bob Catalano from and Jewish Family Service pre- ments will be served. Childcare will TUESDAY 26 Dr. Robert Frelick and other health Rehabilitation Consultants will be sent the 1998 Margaret H. May be provided. Rosh Hodesh, Executive care professionals and legislators. available every Wednesday at Jewish Family Life Education Kutz Home Annual Board Meeting, Congregation Beth 12:00 noon in the JCC Fitness Series, "Emotional Health and its Meeting. The Annual Meeting of Shalom, 654-4462. WEDNESDAY 10 Center. For more information, call Impact on Upon the Physical the Milton & Hattie Kutz Home will Jewish Family Service Suzanne Rodriguez, Fitness Center Being."Sean Hebble, L.C.S.W. and be held at 2 p.m., 704 River Road, THURSDAY 28 Annual Meeting of Officers and Coordinator at (302) 478-5660 Marylou Misci, L.C.S.W. (Breast Wilmington, DE. The public is wel- Kraft Education Meeting, Installation, 7:30 p.m. Call JFS for Young Jewish Singles of Cancer Survivor), 7 p.m. come. Congregation Beth Shalom, 654- further info, 478-9411. Delaware 20's and 30's. A Day in Baltimore. Departs 4462. Weekly volleyball and dinner sam- TUESDAY 12 from the JCC at 9:30 a.m.; return MONDAY 22 pler after. For more information or Board Meeting, Congregation approximately 5 p.m. There will be FRIDAY 29 JCC Sports Classic. A full to be put on our groups mailing list Beth Shalom, 654-4462. time for shopping and lunch in the Lunchtime Parenting Work- day of golf, tennis and lawn bowl- call Phil Gross at (302) 652-6688. Inner Harbor and then we'll spend shop "Siblings: The Rivalry, The ing tournaments held at the Jewish Heritage Video THURSDAY 14 the afternoon at the Baltimore Bond" presented by Lauren DuPont Country Club. Awards Collection. For more informa- Lag B'omer. Sports Day and National Aquarium. The cost is Pokras, MSW; Jewish Family reception held following tourna- tion, call Ella Zukoff at (302) 478- Family Picnic, Congregation Beth $35 for JCC members and $35 for Service. Co-sponsored by JFS and ments. 5660. Shalom, 654-4462. non-members. Advance reserva- tions are required. Call Michelle FRIDAY 15 Silberglide, Senior Center Director Hai Class Graduation. at (302) 478-5660. Congregation Beth Shalom, 654- 4462. TUESDAY 19 Religious School, Last Day of SATURDAY 16 Class & Awards Assembly, Con- Junior Congregation Break- gregation Beth Shalom, 654- fast, Congregation Beth Shalom, 4462. 654-4462. THURSDAY 21 MONDAY 18 Hebrew School Closing, Joseph and the Amazing Faculty Meeting. Congregation Technicolor Dreamcoat, all per- Beth Shalom, 654-4462. formances 7:30 p.m. at the Bluett Delaware Gratz Hebrew Theater on St. Joseph's campus. High School Spring Semester To reserve seats, call 610-667- Ends, Local Graduation. 4070 ext. 448. Program, My Grandmother, Israel 50 1-Shirts My Mother 8z Me, 7:30 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom, 654- cost only $15 4462. Mother and • Daughter Spa lad TEACHING HELP Do you want to learn or E. improve your English?

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"Friendships Abound in Paradise Found" Our 63rd Year of Camping Excellence K POCONO HIGHLAND CAMPS THE KUTZ HOME In the beautiful Pocono Mtns. of Pennsylvania For Girls & Boys • Ages 5 to 17 A Medicare and Come to our magnificent mountain setting on beautiful Medicaid certified facility offering: private "Reflection Lake". For fun and adventure, warm • 24-hour skilled nursing care • Kosher meals and snacks and caring counselors, great sport coaches • Physical rehabilitation • Sabbath and holiday and the BEST friends for your life! services services Featuring: Engllish Horseback Riding • 13 Tennis Courts • Waterskiing • Sailing • Activities programs • On-site beauty parlor • Swim • Team Sports • Soccer • Golf • Theatre • Fine Arts • Dance For more information about the Kutz Home, • Gymnastics • Science • Trips • Rafting and Camping please call Sheila Mensch at (302) 764-7000. - Semi Elective Programs - The Milton & Hattie Kutz Home, Inc. 3-4-6-8 Weeks • Separate Teen Activities • C.I.T./Waiter/Waitress 704 River Road • Wilmington, DE 19809 Lou and Marian Weinberg Owner/Directors Congratulations to Israel Exciting Video and Brochure (215) 533-1557 • Fax (215) 289-8884 on their 50" 6528 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149 Page 28 h_AEWISH 12 lyar 24 5758 May 8,1998 w VOICE

AN ABBREVIATED LIST OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS: s here now! *Ambassadors for Tolerance ... Partnership 2000, or P2K, as it is affectionately known, seeks to create mutual Israel and US teens share in a lead- responsibility and personal connections between Jews in Israel and around the ership development program that world. The program, developed jointly by UJA, Keren Hayesod, and the Jewish promotes diversity and 'acceptance Agency, pairs 27 regions in Israel with over 90 U.S. Federations and all Keren Hayesod countries, more than 550 Diaspora communities in all, to: •Kefiada ... College students from Diaspora communities serve in • Develop Israel's priority areas—the Negev, Galilee and Jerusalem English summer camps in Israel • Enhance people-to-people relationships • Encourage personal investment in Israel *Connections ... Israel and US • Transform the Israel-Diaspora relationship into a true partnership of peers high school students meet over the Internet to study joint curricula. Day by Day, We Are: and discuss Jewish identity and • Raising the quality of life in Israel's peripheral areas other issues affecting their commu- • Creating partnerships based on mutual self-interest and shared commitment nities • Strengthening interpersonal bonds for every age group on personal, profession- al, spiritual and social levels *Women to Women ... Confer- • Undertaking activities that teach us about each other: the similarities that ences are arranged to discuss a bring us together and the differences we need to bridge for the sake of our variety of pertinent issues for Jewish future women • • Networking with peers, creating new friendships and making our partnered region our "home" in Israel *Health Care Professionals ... Doctors from communities meet Heart-to-Heart Satisfaction with their counterparts from the For the last five years, Partnership 2000 has successfully transformed the traditional regions to brainstorm on topical benefactor/beneficiary relationship into a new model ... a model where Jews learn to issues cross cultures and to meet each other, heart-to-heart, mind-to-mind and home-to- home. Join us. *Leadership Development ... Young leaders from partnered communities meet and work Partnership 2000 isfunded by the Up Federation Annual Campaign,from dollars together to build a cadre of new already allocated to theJewish Ageng budget. The amount availablefor each region is Jewish leaders based on cash received by UJA or Keren Hayesodfrom the region's Diaspora partner(s). Partnership 2000 helps personalize the Annual Campaign, providing opportunities to work with counterparts on joint allocation decisions.

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