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Interim Bulletin January 1983 #1A
The correct date for the next Teinole Rodef Shalom Congregational Meeting is Mondaj,Janury 24, 1983 at 8:00 p.m. This date has been erroneously report- ed twice - our atoicgies, we hope it has not created a problem.
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:
Minutes ...... Jeffrey Rosenfeld Treasurer s Report ...... Peter Elinsky, Eleanor Linde Select Nominating Committee Slate • Sabbatical Report ...... Peter Latkin Reli gious Practices Report ...... Carl Checknoff Rabbi s Contract ...... Carl Ch€.cknof, 1, Armand Weiss Announcements ...... 1. Nan Rudin 2. Sisterhood
Anyone wishing to add to this list, please call the Temple office as soon as possible. (532-2217)
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MID-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE -- WILLIAMSBURG, 1982
From : Marian Goldberg, President -
On December 2-5, Temple Rodef Shalom shared a memorable Mid--Atlantic Council meeting in Williamsburg. The following resolution was passed:
Recognizing that Rabbinic students are given inadequate formal training regarding today s youth, a resolution was introduced at the plenary session by the Youth Committee of the Mid-Atlantic Council recommending that specific . coursework and/or practical experiences with youth he incorporated into the curriculum of FIUC-TIP, programs." The resolution was passed.
Paraphrased by Judy Seiff Report by Ruth Checkoff (Past President)
I served as chairperson of the MAC nominating committee, Leo Rosenbaum was elected as a delegate from the Region to the National Board of the UAHC, Hank Self f was newly elected to the MAC Board, Judy stepped down as secretary and I am moving into that position. At this particular Biennial, as we have in the past, many of us chaired, spoke or served as Resource people for the workshops.
My "personal" report: Each of us chose workshops that would help us in the work we do for the Temple, or in which we have a personal interest - perhaps those are the same. I attended a session on Synagogue Music, one on Nuclear Proliferation and the workshop on "Directions in Worship", which I chaired and Rabbi Berkowits was a speaker. From the one on music I came away feel- ing that we do not involve our congregants enough in learning the music so that we can all sing music we know and find spiritually satisfying.
Admiral La Rocque and Rabbi Haberman were the speakers at the session on Nuclear Proliferation, Sam Simon was Chairman. Both speakers were brilliant with compelling arguments for stopping the production of arms and delivery systems. (Last year the UAHC Plenary voted to support a Nuclear Freeze). I hope we can schedule Admiral La Rocque to speak at Rodef Shalom in the near future. I am convinced that this issue should have a very high prior- ity on everyone s agenda!
The workshop on Worship dealt with the issue of classical Reform vs Traditional practices in today s Reform congregations. This subject is very relevant to the discussions we on the Religious Practices Committee have been having and I would like t6 see us hive a Friday Night Forum on 0 this. Our Rabbi is also involved in this through his work on the UAHC Commission on Worship. It could help our members clarify their thinking on this and raise everyone s consciousness. I would be happy to work on this. By the way, on the UAHC Long Range Planning Committee this has also been a very hot issue.
In addition to the distinguished Jewish historian, Dr. Jacob Radner Marcus, who spoke at the Saturday evening banquet, there were two other scholars for the weekend: Rabbi Sanford Seltzer, Director of the Commission on Worship, who gave the keynote address for the theme of the meeting, Reform Judaism: Facing the Crises of Our Time" and Rabbi Harold Kushner, author 9 of "Why Bad Things Happen to Good People" who delivered the sermon at the Service on Friday at the Bruton Parish Church and gave two seminars on Sat- urday and Sunday. Unfortunately the lessons we learned from the sermon and seminars had to be put to a practical test because of the death of one of the delegates from Baltimore. Our hearts went out to his family, but we, as a group of synagogue leaders, also had to deal with this unfathomable event. It was very upsettinu to all even those who didn t know him person- ally. To Carl and me it was all the more poignant because through our association with the Region, we had just begun to know him and like him.
As I write, I realize how much I personally got from this meeting and I would like to express my appreciation for the philosophy we have at Rodef Shalom of encouraging our participation in this kind of event and in Jewish affairs in general. -2- - Is Report by Nan Rudin
A MOVING EXPERIENCE
I m sure that none of the delegates to the Mid-Atlantic Council Biennial of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations will ever forget the weekend in Williams- burg this year, on December 3-5.
The theme was "Reform Judiasm": Facing the Crises of our Time". I was a delegate from our Temple; there were 8 of us, plus our Rabbi and alternates and others representing Rodef Shalom - gaining insights and understandings that we can hopefully translate into more meaningful work and study at our Temple.
The delegates came from congregations from Delaware to North Carolina - over 300 of us in the Mid-Atlantic region as palt of the Reform Movement. We adhere to the tenent that creativity and progress are essential to the religious life and that we must seek to bring contemporary relevance to the beliefs and practices of our Reform tradition. Rabbi Richard Sternberger was director of the convention.
The theme was offered in various workshops during the weekend, by the keynote• speaker, and by sermons and speeches by rabbis who are leaders in Reform move- ruent. The Shabbat Service at the Bruton Parish Church had as its sermon: "Crisis of Faith" - delivered by Rabbi Howard Kushner, author of the book, "Why Bad Things Happen to Good People" - a "best-seller" nationwide. Workshops Saturday and Sunday further explored this theme.
indeed,what happened Saturday evening provided a "crisis in faith" because one .W of the delegates from Baltimore was stricken with a heart attack and passed away minutes before the banquet was to begin.
The shock to his wife and friends was unimaginable. The grief and pain caused by this sudden death were felt by everyone, even those of us who didn t know the victim of this tragedy. At Rabbi Kushner s workshops the next morning we explored the impact of this happening - particularly as it related to the theme of the weekend and to Rabbi Kushner s book and his theological approach.
Thus, the convention was a blending of conviviality, education, inspiration, pathos and sharing. Communication was the key word - fellow Jews were united in a common experience - its impact transcended other emotions. The dialogue made possible by meetings such as this is invaluable to Rabbis and lay leaders of congregations. We focused in on vital issues such as outreach programs for Jews by choice, meeting family needs by the "caring" congregations. "Why bad things happen to good people", Jewish ethical wills, problems and opportunities for Reform Judiasni in Israel, nuclear proliferation and the critical debate to limit nuclear weapons. Critical issues in contemporary socities, education, youth programming, worship, music and liturgy, anti-semitism: indeed, all these subjects are critical, worthy of thought and study and sharing ideas. As social action co-chairman of the Temple, I came away from the convention with my head swimming with ideas and new themes for us to pursue.
I m sure if you get in touch with any of our delegates, or our Rabhi, we can discuss with you the areas of your own interests and how you can jo n with others in exploring sp new challenges. -. - The beautifully planned Bienniel provided a focus. And the incident of the death of a delegate caught this particular delegate up, once again, with the fragility of life. All the speakers, and Rabbi Kushner in par- ticular, pointed the way for us to take on needs and challenges with ugrency, now- The workshops on nuclear proliferation was perhaps the most dramatic way to confront the crucial iue, and the fact that the time is NOW. I came away with the feeling that the time is short and we all, together, must do everything we can for our personal lives and for the community and the world. Thus, the impact of this Bienniel was very strong, for me, and I m sure for us all.
AUCTION I notice - notice - notice
Many thanks to the members of our congregation for their generous donations which made the auction such a success. Donor forms are available in the Temple office for those who do not yet have them. You will need this form if you wish to claim your donation as a tax deduction for 1982. Be aware, however, that the burden of proof rests upon you when it comes to sub- stanciating your claim of their value to the IRS.
Sisterhood is planning a new Uniongram project which promises to bring more of the personal touch to the Congregation. Each month we will publish the birthdays and anniversaries of the adult members of the Temple. In this way, members may remember their friends by sending a Uniongram and at the same time contribute to our Sisterhood.
The form below will aid us in facilitating this program. Please fill out and return it to: Jackie Goldman, 1.052 Bellview Road, McLean, Va. 22102.
Wife s name: Birthday, Month and Day
Husband s name: Birthday, Month and Day
Anniversary
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Dancing Bagel Bar -
BAGEL BAR JANUARY 23rd. While the kids j are in school, why not join us for a 13t3 ii cup of coffee and a bagel? ) b 1
SHELTER HOUSE
The SHELTER HOUSE which the Temple supports particularly helps families which have lost their homes for whatever reason, as well as abused persons. It DESPERATELY needs all types of cleaning supplies and household paper goods.
Please help Carol Davidson help Shelter House by bringing any contributions to a sisterhood meeting. There will also be a clearly marked box in the cloak room. S Attention! Evening Sisterhood Meetings are open to all Sisterhood Members - Any member is welcome at evening functions.
Social Action Committee Meeting Date Change:
The correct date for the next Social Action Committee meeting will be Tues- day, January 18, 1983 at 8:00 p.m., at the home of Jan Saferstein, 1638 Warner Avenue, McLean, Virginia.
Senior Youth Group will be having a general meeting the weekend of the 15th of January. At this meeting a MAFTY slide show will be presented and details of a secret trip will be discussed.
In February there will be a Schlep - In and a fund-raiser marathon.
Details about these events will he coming soon.
Gwen Hurwitz
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A few days before Christmas, members of the Religious Action Group called S Reverend John Steinbruck of the Luther Place Memorial Church to see if we, as Jews, could help on Christmas Day, with the less fortunate people they addist daily and inightly at their church. Mrs. Steinbruck arranged for us to come to the day center, with food for thirty, for Christmas afternoon and evening.
We played Bingo and served a lovely meal. At 6:45 p.m. we closed the day center and helped the women with their new bags full of their possessions, gifts and Bingo prizes. They go across the street to the church to sleep, after a day which hopefully was a bit brighter because we were there. A A -Nan Rudin
CHAI SOCIETY NEWS
On Wednesday, December 22, after two weather postponements, the Chai Society was finally able to have their Channuka Dinner. Thanks to Annette Hoptman and her helpers, everything was marvelous.
An added bonus was a slide presentation and commentary given by Harold Winer of his and Elizabeth s incredible 10,000 mile Trans-Siberian Railroad trip. I Condolences to Rona Hitlin on the loss of her father Gustave Trachtenberg.
Congratulations and best wishes to Fern Koch and Bill Bekenstein who were married on January 1, 1983.
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The Tree of Life was graciously donated by the following families:
Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Herman J. Obermayer Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Goldberg
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The Herman J. Obermayer Family In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. Leon J. Obermayer
The Herman J. Obermayer Family In Memory of Captain & Mrs. Neville Levy
The Daniel Goldberg Family In Loving Memory of Robert Goldberg
The Daniel Goldberg Family In Loving Memory of Jack & Lois Goldberg
The Kenneth Schlossberg Family In Loving Memory of Ilya S tolaye father of Sophia Judy & Robert Rosenbaum In Loving Honor of their children Robert, Jr., Elizabeth & John DONOR LEAVES:
Joseph & Ida Auerbach In Honor of our Grandchildren: 1. David, Allan and Michael Linde 2. Heather, Elissa and Marc Remer I
The Joseph Cohen Family In Memory of Hannah and Jacob Cohen
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert D. Twynham In Memory of their dear ones Mrs. Erna Frankel In Memory of her dear . husband, Eric D. Frankel Mr. & Mrs. Harold Silverstein
Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey M. Schulman To Remember our "great -grandparents Harry &Bessle Schulman" by Joshua and Jonathan Schulman Mr. Harry J. Chernock In Memory of his wife, Irene R. Chernock Is Dr. & Mrs. William J. Hooker In Honor of their parents and children: • Florence May Forman Ralph & Marjory Hooker William M. & Diane Deutsch Hooker Susan Hooker a second one in loving memory of Father-Morris Forman Brother-James R. Hooker
Mr. & Mrs. James G. Radcliffe & Family Mr. & Mrs. George Cohen In Memory of Aaron Goody father of Phyllis Joel & Myra Gerstie In Honor of their Children - Bradley Roy & Lisa Beth Gerstie Zara & Albert White
Dr. &Mrs. Howard I-left In Memory of David Heft
a second one in memory of Doris-Davis Eckstein & Jacob R. Davis Gregory & Tybe Haas In Honor of their parents: Gertrude & Julius Drayer and Ruth & Nelson Haas Hyman J. Cohen In Memory of his parents: Benjamin & Kate Bazol Cohen
Raymond & Shirley Gala nt In Honor of their children: Mark, Cindy, Debbie & Ellen Galant
Peter & Elaine Elinsky In Honor of their wonderful children: Lauren & Rachel Elinsky Lauren & Rachel Elinsky in Honor of their grandparents: LOUIS & Ruth Elinsky and Kibbe & Shirley Ger8teifl 9 Harvey L. Levin In Memory of Barbara M. Levin, Sisterhood President, 1971-1973. is Sylvia & Ian Shenk In Loving Memory of Harry Shenk a second one in Loving Memory of Rebecca Liebman Friedman Joan & Richard Friedman In Honor of son, Andrew Michael Friedman
Margaret & Peter Latkin a In Honor of Parents, Sylvia & Harry Latkin and Frances & Sidney Popkin I I Nan Rudin In Loving Memory of Berton Mayer Rudin by Nan, Emily, Jonathan Andrew & Elizabeth Rudin B nai Mitzvah Class of November 6, 1982 Eric P. L. S. Vidibor Na ava Feder Sheila Peltzer Jacqueline Helitzer Goldman James A. Weller Renee Peristein - In Honor of Rabbi Laszlo Berkowits Frances & Stuart Schwartz In Loving Memory of Frances Mother, Teri Weinman a second one in Loving Memory of Stuart s Father, David Schwartz William L. Bekenstein In Honor of his children, Jane, Jon & David Dorothy & Sidney Bennett In Loving Memory of Dr. Hans Adler Eve & Dwight Harvy In Loving Memory of Anne Rosen & Jack Glazer Selma & Meyer Perlin In Loving Memory of his parents Molly & Issac Perlin
10 S a second one in Loving Memory of Selma s Parents • Vera & Manasse Schulmann and her beloved brothers, Hermann, David & Georg
Rose & Burton Thorman Honoring the Memory of her parents, Maurice J. & Anna Singer Zucker Kay & John Craft In Friendship
Susan & Michael Lerner for Lee & Amy Lerner In honor of their grandparents Rose & William Haines & Elynor & Sidney Lerner
Ralph Cole In Loving Memory of Beatrice J. Cole Arlene & David Lanter and Florence & Alan Frey In Honor of Joseph Cohen
Dr. & Mrs. Donald Lubin Chai Society of Temple Rodef Shalom, 1982
Jean & Jeffrey Forman In Honor of Their Parents & Grandparents Blanche & Charles Forman Annette & Raymond Herzog
Norman, Judith & Shana Potter Linda & George Carlson In Celebration of our Son, Noah Carlson on his Bar Mitzvah
Irene & Donald Gavin In Honor of their children Andrew Scott & Mitchell Bryant Gavin
Eleanor & Richard Linde and . Amy & Paul Remer In Honor of their Parents Ida & Joseph Auerbach 11 Joyce & Robert P. Jones In Honor of their sons, Hayden Randall & Cameron Lewis Jones is Judy & Bruce Goldstein
Carol & Eugene Davidson In Loving Memory of Pearl & Leo Cohn
Wendy & Bob Weinberg In Loving Memory of their parents Beatrice Kohn Weinberg & Abraham M. Weinberg
Havurah Yechad The Families of P. Chandler, R. Hitlin, P. Levine, C. Moore, D. Tarr and R. Zurndorfer
Suzaane & Raymond Ellis In Honor of their parents Eva & John Ellis and Valda & Alfred Keich
Barbara L. & James W. Korrnan To The Beautiful Memory of Bernice R. Korman
Family and friends of Par , & William Levir. In Honor of their 30th Wedding Anniversary December 25, 1982
OUR TREE OF LIFE CONTRIBUTION
Yes, we/l want to donate and will purchase leaves at $500 per leaf, or $5.000 a donor stone to honor. remember or congratulate my
This contribution is in addition to my present assessment. Bill me immediately for the full amount of $ -. or in two $250 payments for each leaf. Donor stones may be paid in five $1000 units. Names of honorees or contributors are engraved upon pay- ment in full. Date Name Address City State ______Zip S 12
4 COUPLES CLUB INTERNATIONAL GOURMET DINNER SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 - 7:30 p.m. . The COUPLES CLUB invites you to share your favorite international dish and join us for good company , live entertainment and belly dancers, in our international cafe atmosphere in the social hall. Remember last years fantastic event. This year is your chance to share and enjoy one of our favorite events. Don t miss out - make your reservation early - space is limited.
$7.00 per couple advance reservation by - January 17th
$9.00 per couple at the door
For further information or to make your reservation by telephone, call:
Janet & Russ Roseman ...... 356-2573 Isobel & Michael Rahn ...... 356-6797 Lynne & Dennis Berg ...... 821-0415 Na ava & Gershon Feder ...... 452-8530 Charles & Heidi Greenberg ...... 255-2377 Jackie & Stu Hess ...... 280-2193 Marion & Joel Jacknow ...... 698-8702 Done & Ken Epstein ...... 591-0438
Please indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice. Bring 1st choice unless otherwise notified. Dish should serve 8-10 hungry people.
NAME OF DISH NAME PHONE HORS D OEUVRES
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Please return with check made out to Temple Rodef Shalom Couples Club Zor reservation by January 17th - send to:
Janet Roseman 6613 Ivy Hill Drive McLean, Va. 22101
Please bring copies of your recipies on cards to share with the group. VuUtr - I S" c,. F^a
Camp Rodef Shalom s seventh season is in full swing. We have very exciting program of song, dance, sports, swimming, arts, and crafts all combined with the opportunity to be in a Jewish learning experience. - Flo Frey, Camp Director and Brad Gerstie, Program Director, and an enthusiastic, talented staff look forward to a busy, happy summer at Camp Rodef Shalom. Dates: July 1-2fr, 1983 Ages: Pre-school: Ages 4 and 5 Senior Camp: Grades 1-6 (As of Sept. 1983) Teen Camp: Grades 7-8 (As of Sept. 1983) Counselor Aides: Grade 9 (As of Sept. 1983) Fees: Pre-school: $190.00 9 am to 1 pm. Senior Camp: $250.00 9 am to 3 pm Teen Camp: $250.00 9 am to 3 pm CA s: $150.00 9 am to 3 pm There will be a minimal additional charge for those trips planned for these groups. . The basic fee includes camp photo, tee shirt, field trips etc. Second and successive Pre-schoo]. Camper: $171.00 Second and successive Senior Camper: $225.00 Please add an additional $25.00 to the above fees for each camper whose family is not affiliated with any temple. A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is required with the completed application. This will be app iea against the total fee. Balance is due by april 1. Please complete the application and return with your check payable to Camp Rodef Shalom to: Camp Rodef Shalom 2100 Westmoreland Street Falls Church, VA 22043 532-2217 (Days) 241-8941 (Evenings) Name: ------Address:
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Time 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 P.M. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Telephone sessions begin at 10:00 a.m. Five 2-hour sessions: 10:00 a.m.-noon / noon-2:00 p.m. / 2:00-4:00 p.m. /4:00 .6:00 p.m, / 7:00-9:00 p.m. Transportation Parking is available at the hotel. The Woodley Park Metro stop (Red Line) is one block from the hotel. Buses will make round trips from UJA Federation r (Bethesda), Jewish Community Centers (Northern Virginia and Rockville), the Hebrew Academy (Silver Spring) and Prince George s County. Food A kosher lunch will be provided from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available all day. Volunteers Super Sunday participation is open to anyone who wants to volunteer. Jobs are available for children ages 10 and up. Sign Up For more Information and to register to volunteer, call Marilyn Dorris at UJA Federation, 652-6480. Let s Get Personae! S Wedding and B& Mitzvah lrwitations, Personalized Stationery and Announcements We ll design something specia just for you. Your place or ours. Personalized SeMce Call for appointment today. 759-4407 Coming . IN MID-JANUARY 1983 Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Specializing in All Occasion Platters TELEPHONE: 9208696 1225 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY, CRYSTAL CITY, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22202 0 Vol. x, No. 3, January, 1983 AMERICAN FOREIGN AID: tioeet Some economic and defense implications U.S. cash outlays for protecting Europe are between $50 and $80 billion a year, according z co 0 to Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Lawrence Eagleburger. I- 0 1 C.) Compared to what the U.S. has to spend every year to defend its other allies in Western z 01 0 Europe and the Far East, U.S. economic and military aid to Israel is a real bargain, says I C" (I) Senator Rudy Bosch witz. 4 U, 0 0 THE MONEY 0 C" 0 U The $2.5 billion American foreign aid slated for Israel next year represents a cash credit of $1.5 billion. The remainder is in the form of loans. This year, Israel will repay the 4 z UJ 0 U.S. more than $900 million in earlier loans. Senator .Boschwitz points out Israel s repayment means that the actual cash credit to Israel is $635 million; not $1.5 billion. z Furthermore, all of the money slated for military grants will be spent by Israel in the I Cn United States, thereby stimulating the American economy and creating more jobs for U. American workers. z In a memorandum, Senator Boschwitz writes, "from 1973-1982, Israel has received a total of $20.6 billion in economic and military aid. About one-half will be paid back. The LU same cannot be said for NATO expenditures. In ten years the Israelis received about one- cr fourth of what the U.S. spent on NATO in 1981 alone. . .Israel is not putting anyone out U) of work in the United States. Israel is not creating vast trade deficits for the United C" U,(SI States." I.- z THE BARGAIN The Soviet agenda in the Middle East is clear: 1) to urge the oil-producing states to declare a policy of non-alignment; 2) to establish a Palestinian state guaranteed by the 0 superpowers; 3) to have access to Persian Gulf oil on concessionary terms; and 4) to U establish the capability to cut off Western access to the Persian Gulf and/or the Eastern I Mediterranean, limiting our access to the region s resources. C,) There is only one country in the Middle East prepared to stand between the Soviet Union U and its goals: Israel. Israel has a strong and secure location; well-developed infrastructure; forces equipped to maintain, service and repair U.S. military equipment and aircraft; a proven capacity for quick turnaround during a conflict; and the capacity to innovate in wartime. Israel maintains a domestic air force larger than many fighter forces in Western Europe and possessing more up-to-date military hardware; is a multilingual country with an in- O depth capability to monitor Soviet and Eastern European transmissions; is experienced in combatting Soviet tactics and is familiar with a wide range of Soviet military methods; and is well-situated to provide substantial aid to the U.S. Sixth Fleet operating in the Eastern Mediterranean. (over) In the case of a wide-scale war in which the U.S. may be tied down in Southern Europe, Israel can provide essential military support to the U.S. by combatting flanking operations sponsored by the Soviets, by tying d own local troublemaker s, and by requiring the Soviets to commit forces to preventing an [sraeli strike against he r port facilities, air bases and military stations in and around the Mediterranean. Israel is willing to do these things for the United States. Israel is the only country in S the Middle East which has offered permanent, fixed bases to the U.S. Rapid Deployment Forces. Israel stands, in fact, as the southern flank of NATO, and should be recognized as such. The Executive Branch and the Congress of the United States have determined over time that military and economic aid to Israel is in the best interest of American security. And they are right! ESSAY Philip Habib, had induced Israel to The ground warfare intelligence drop its demand to talk about with- contains a shocker: rimt while heavy drawal in the two nations capitals, tanks and Individual infantrymen and thereby triumphed in getting the fared well in the most current tight. pullout back on the track. Pure flack. ing. the armored troop carriers like Let talk. our M-113 and its Soviet equivalent Both the Lebanese and the Israelis are described by.Israells as "eeuth showed their disdain for Mr. Habib s traps," vulnerable to antitank weap- George shuttle diplomacy by talking behind ons. Our planned $id billion invest- his back for weeks. Because our State ment In 6,882 ol the new heavier M.2 Department had been lecturing Leba- "Bradley" Infantry } It hting Vehi- non not to arrange a peace treaty with cles might have to be reassessed In Undo It Israel (lest it upset King Hussein and the light of the success of small mis- his sponsors), a Lebanese business- sUes knocking out nil vehicles but man close to President Gemayel met heavily armored tanks. ByWilhiarnSafire secretly with Israelis led by Ariel That Information is vital in today s Sharon at a seaside resort to work out defense huth:eting, but Caspar Wein- the opening of withdrawal talks. With bergei has dragged a foot for the last WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 - Let us normalization an integral part of the month because he dues not want to .0 lift the veil concealing three U.S. blun- agenda, the issue of venue lost its sig- put lu name on any agreement with detain the Middle East. nit icance. the Israelis. He remembers last 1. The Hussein Rejection. The res. When Mr. Habib arrived to an- year s "memorandum of under- eon George Shultz put forward for urit. nounce his willingness to out-shuttle standing," which we promptly re- laterally awarding Israel s West Bank Henry Kissinger, he was profoundly voked, and is willing to deny Army land to the Arabs - against a11 Camp embarrassed to learn that his services and Marine officers pertinent David accords - was that such a dra. were not required. Give our diplomat ground-warfare information rather rustic announcement was needed to credit for recouping by running out than assure the Israelis of anything bring King Hussein of Jordan to the ahead of the parade and announcing on a piece of paper. negotiating table. the breakthrough as If it were his In each of these three blunders, the After three months of letting Secre. doing. It was nor: the Israelis proved Reagan Administration failed to pur- tary Shultz twist slowly in the wind. that they can deal directly with their sue the American interest, choosing the King came to Washington this neighbors without our Intercession, Instead .o chase the will-o -the-wisp of week to say thanks for betraying the and would be talking with King Hus- Arab "moderation." Israelis, but no thanks to face-to-face sein sooner it he did not have the U.S. America s interest is to encourage talks. Maybe he would talk to the is- to act as a bulfer. direct negotiation between Israel and raelis if we forced them to freeze all 3. The Weinberger Delay. Our Sec- its neighbors; the continued settie- settlements and thus give up their retary of Defense wants to reward ment of the West Hank is the greatest claim to sovereignty. Then - with the King Hussein for his double-cross ith incentive Palestinian Arabs have to takeover assured beforehand of the a shower of aircraft and missiles deal with Israel as a tact. area Jordan snatched in 1948 and then capable of hitting Israeli targets. At American s interest is the promul- lost in 1967—. maybe he would deign to the same time, he refu.ces to sign any gation of a peace treaty between Is- sit down and talk. It the P.L.O. and the agreement with Israel to rev eive vital rael and Lebanon, and not in its ob- Saudis let him. Intelligence on military lessons struction to satisfy the anti-Palastin- The Reagan men pretend that the learned in the Lebanon war. ion interests of Saudi and Jordanian Hussein rejection was just a friendly During Thanksgiving week, An- monarchs. get-acquainted session. The truth is drew Marshall, Defense s respected America s interest is in a strategic that Secretary Shuitz was double. Director of Net Assessment, went to alliance with a dependable ally, which crossed and is reluctant to tell the Israel and worked out a draft agree- can help us stop a Soviet grab for the President that he has been played for ment on handling the data; the Israe- Persian Gulf after Iran comes apart, a sucker. lis want to be sure their top-secret and by providing invaluable combat 2. The Habib Embarrassment. To findings about new equipment and experience can save the lives of listen to the leakage from Foggy Bot- tactics are not transferred to Arab American soldiers. tom, you might think that our envoy, nations. New York Times, December 23, 1982 0 Additional copies available without From piaterials developed by the Jewish charge on request Institute for National Security Affairs WITH THE APPROACHING INCLEMENT WEATHER, WE SUGGEST THAT 0 YOU ADHERE CLOSELY TO THE TRAFFJL.T BELOW TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ALL OUR CHILDREN, TO CHECK ON CANCELLATIONS OF RELIGIOUS SCHOOL AND OTHER TEMPLE FUNCTIONS, PLEASE LISTEN TO: WMAL, WRC, & WPGC I I VM9& I . FAcua P&i ftOP 00 OML.Y Mum %vq ` 1. UTMPLe tAcc. 4-s jJ 1 A / I rr S aflLy S a, SSOH alVuf :stdAj S W! fl.1 M 1PUA1 1pu1 PJ!H :sonpj JJ S U!lJn 0 S I • • - -. U. S. 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