V O L U M E t l — N o . 1 FEBRUARY 1976 — SHVAT-ADAR 5786

A J O U R N A L F O R SOUTH AFRICANS IN ISRAEL

English-speaking citizen is no exception to this editorial rule. In an effort to do something constructive about

F O S i T l V E R E A C T I O N T O improving the quality of life in Israel, the Zionist Federations of South Africa; Britain, Australia and ALIYAH QUESTIONNAIRE New Zealand; the Hitachdut Olei Britannia and the The Federation's project ALIYAH RESEARCH IN Association of Americans end Canadians in Israel SEARCH OF ALIYAH has drawn a very positive decided to convene a Special Conference ur>der reaction to the initial appeal (TELFED, December the title of KOACH KAN at the Pal Hotel, Tel Aviv 1975) for information from former South Africans on March 1st er>d 2nd. This name was chosen as between the ages of 18 and 38. A large number of it is asserted that we have the strength here to replies has been received and it is gratifying to be improve things. able to report that the material supplied in this The Organising Committee decided to establish way is of absorbing interest. It unquestionably four workshops at the Conference aiKl to Invite calls for the urgent pursuance of the project. participants to choose one of them. For this reason, the closing date for replies, to be The four Conference Workshops (or Commissions) recorded on the insert in this issue of TELFED, were: — has been extended to March 25th. In addition, men and women of this age group are invited to Safety and Courtesy on the Roads offer to assist in the compilation of research data Manners and Ethics relating to residents of their area. Their willingness Consumerism to offer this co-operation should also be addressed Environment to "Research Project", S. African Zionist Federation, South Africans can be proud of their initiative in P.O. Box 11556, Tel Aviv. the organisation of this major and historic Con ference.

THE QUALITY OF LIFE There is surely not a single person who would IN THIS ISSUE disagree about the importance of the quality of life in Israel. Many, in fact, are quite vocal in their * Letters to the Editor criticism of the aspect that they regard to be most Israel Council Report sadly lacking. The difficulty arises in transforming * Vo l u n t e e r — O ff i c e r — S h a l l a c h dissatisfaction, whether covert or overt, into prac * Returning Home tical action. ** Regional Committees Report There can be no doubt but that every resident Sports Column * Memorial to S. African Fallen sufficiently and positively motivated can contribute to the quality of life in Israel end certainly the * A d v i c e e b o u t W i l l s

Published by the Israel office of the South Africen Zionist Federation vfewe and opinions expressed in P.O.B. 11556 Tel Aviv, 5th floor, Beit Clal. 5 Druyenov St. this joumsl ara not neceaaarily the Publication Commmeo; H. Katz (Editor), Mrs, E. Sdhwartz, opiniona of the Publication Commlttaa M. Mlodownik, S. Uabgott, J. Dushansky, H. Blumberg, Y. Shemos or of the Israel Executive Committee.

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They wanted to know how we manage here both M I N O R S M I N U S M A N N E R S — B A D M A N N E R S economically and socially. This seemed to worry them most: integration and finances. Dear Sir, I also had the opportunity of speaking to South Bus-users to and from work often straphang most Africans, not only whilst I was there last year, but of their journey bepause too many seats are oc also to tourists here. They were also at a loss cupied by school pupils who don't bother to offer to understand how people used to the South a seat to anyone —- with the exception of pregnant African way of life are able to manage to live women or really ancient persons, and then with out grace or charm or a smile. happily in Israel. What we need, perhaps, is a mission of young For years 1 have been fighting a battle — some South Africans, on the same lines as the recent times happily getting moral support from unex UJA "Koach Mission" from the States. An im pected quarters — to try and make school pupils portant part of their schedule would be hosting understand that good manners and kindness are these visitors in our homes and a chat on a per positive qualities and not signs of weakness, and sonal basis. that it is no disgrace to display consideration for others. My efforts have not been crowned with 1 also believe that more ex-South Africans should success. In fact, judging from what 1 see around go to S. Africa to meet families there on a per me, I confess that they may have proved a dismal sonal basis and have informal chats with them, failure. Nevertheless, 1 shall continue to wage my i would be interested to know how your recent private war to try and help eliminate this negative programme on this fares. In any event, I certainly trait in Israeli youth who otherwise, and in so hope that all your efforts bear fruit. We certainly m a n y w a y s , a r e o f t e n f a r s u p e r i o r t o t h e i r c o n need as many olim as we can encourage to come. temporaries In other countries. Yours sincerely. Yours sincerely Cynthia Rotstein E s t h e r A r i e l Jerusalem Ramat Aviv

PETTY W0LIBER1SM? BOUQUETS FOR RUGBY SPECTATORS ... GOOD MANNERS Dear Sir, Dear Sir, I have recently received your December issue of We went to the Ramat Gan Stadium to watch the pamphlets and advertising material with a TELFED first rugby match between South Africa and Israel. magazine annexed thereto. An interesting aspect of this match was the audi I feel something must be said in reply to the letter ence, in the main South African settlers, a scatter (Continued on page 14)

3 ISRAEL COUNCIL REPORT As the South African and Rhodesian population in Israel increases in number the work of the Federa A P L A C E T O L I V E tion office correspon,dingly increases in tempo. The Federation is jealous of its reputation as an out and standing example of Zionist endeavour, both in Israel and in the Diaspora. In order to maintain its A P L A C E T O D I E high standard of service, the Federation in Israel, through its Israel Council — on which serve Chair New best-selling novel about an ordinary men of Regional Social Integration Committees Israeli family, caught tip in the shock from all over the country — ensures that S. Afri cans living anywhere in Israel can be given service and tragedy of the Yom Kippur War. and information from their local representative as well as directly from the offices in Tel Aviv, Jeru s a l e m a n d H a i f a . By South African author, On February 24, members of the Israel Council from Harry Brodie and Laszlo Deutsch as far afield as Beersheva, Kibbutz Yizreel, Moshav Shadmot Dvora, Netanya and most of the Tel Aviv Available at Bookshops area Regional Committees, braved the cold wind and rain to attend an Israel Council Meeting. The P u b l i s h e r & S o l e D i s t r. : Agenda included reports by the Federation's Chair BRONFMAN'S AGENCY LTD. man and by Chairmen of the Regional Committees present; a report on the Aliyah Research Project and on Koach Kan. However, discussion touched on most aspects, including the present situation in S. Africa, the Rotating Shiichim Scheme, the work AT LAST ! of the Federation Offices in South Africa and in Israel, especially in regard to the particular circum stances obtaining in both countries today. Vow ou>f\ AVrVcttr* style- The Rotating Shiichim Scheme, an experiment to begin with, had proved most successful. During the 6 months that Leib Frank spent in South Africa, he was instrumental in forming an Aliyah Council and in revitalising the Aliyah Department and its work in S. Africa. Reports received from Itz Stein, presently in South Africa on the Rotating Shiichim GREEN BOOR Scheme, show that the tempo of the Aliyah De partment seems to have stepped up. The meeting welcomed this report and it was unanimously felt that the experiment for Short- WV«ce *iL doeSnk cost o Pdftofte Term Shiichim, which had been suspended pro tern, should be resumed with all possible speed. It was To Vie. *d \iWe ^ ^etS©r>. evident that there is a need in 8. Africa at this time for accurate and up-to-the-minute information on conditions here, and that this information can be K C M S P M I ^ S E u C C T fl K A t - supplied only by S. Africans living in Israel. The meeting was not shy to criticise where it was felt that constructive criticism could be helpful. The thorny problem of yordim — both S. Africans and Israelis — was discussed. Whether yordim should be drawn Into the orbit of Zionist activities, (Contd. on p. 13)

4 VOLUNTEER — would be built around a future in Israel. His In volvement with Betar took up much of his time and strengthened his determination to go on aliyah. OFFICER — His position in the Movement rose and he became a madrich. And so it came as no surprise to all SHALIACH who knew him that he was selected to be one of the participants in the Course for Youth Leaders from Abroad held in Jerusalem in 1964. After a meaningful year in Israel, Douglas returned to South Africa to open and run the Betar offices in Cape Town, all the while marking time until the day of his aliyah. During the fateful 6-Day War, Douglas was sent with other Betarim to a moshav and then spent two months at Kibbutz Dafna. By this time his mind was irrevocably made up so he changed his status and settled in Israel. Having achieved the greatest ambition of his life, Douglas now turned his thoughts to serving his country and joined the Israel Army, eventually attaining the rank of officer. Douglas knew that he would not make the grade as a citizen of Israel nor become an integral part of the country without a sound knowledge of Hebrew. With his character istic determination, he buried his head in his D o u g l a s D o t a n Hebrew books, mastered the language and passed h i s o f fi c e r ' s c o u r s e . Goodlooking, in uniform or in "civvies", Douglas Asked whether he believes that a shaliach can Dotan is an officer in the Israel Defence Forces. serve as an important link in the aliyah chain Pleasant to talk to, Douglas told of the strong sense of danger he felt for Israel when, before from the point of the first uncertain steps to the final "plunge", Douglas unhesitatingly said he did, the 6-Day War. he became a member of a group "...otherwise I'd never have accepted the invita of 51 volunteers from South Africa and Rhodesia tion to go to Cape Town as a (Betar) shaliach... who arrived at Lod Airport on June 4th, 1967, I'd been asked a few times in the past to under with the last planeload to reach Israel before the take this mission but declined because I didn't 6-Day War. "We were members of a highly mo feel ready. Now I am — and I am sure that I can tivated group of volunteers: all of us had decided definitely do more for Israel as a shaliach at this long before that we had a job to do in Israel. And critical period." so we came, and, as far as I know, many of the 51 of us have settled here." Douglas believes that Israel has a strong need for western aliyah. His advice to potential olim is to Douglas Dotan, born Douglas Cowan in Port Eli "Israelise" as soon as possible but, at the same zabeth, went with his parents in 1949 to live in Salisbury, Rhodesia, when he was 4 years of age. time, to retain the good values inculcated by western culture and help to Introduce these posi There he grew up, went to school. Joined the Betar Youth Movement and generally enjoyed life. tive qualities into the life of Israel. A deeply dedicated Zionist, Douglas is strongly convinced Though he did not grow up In a religious atmo that it is this belief that is of primary importance sphere, through the influence of his parents he in achieving a satisfying aliyah and full integration became steeped in a deep love of the Jewish into Israel. people and learned that there could be no meaning to life without strong ethics and high morals. Douglas, of course, played his part during the Yom During his last years at school, Douglas was cer Kippur War. Reticent about himself, he related epi- tain that whatever he decided to do with his life (Continued on page 18)

5 SOUTH AFRICAN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS invitation to all those interested, to join the Ciub and come and play bowls at the lovely new bowling Thhe South African Emassy advises that the Embas sy will be closed on the following public holidays green adjoining the Caesarea Golf Course. For further information, piease write to the Secretary during 1976: — of the Caesarea Golf Club. April 15 Passover (first day) (Israel) April 22 Passover (last day) (Israel) May 5 Independence Day (Israel) ALIYAH FACILITIES M a y 3 1 R e p u b l i c D a y ( S o u t h A f r i c a ) All those who repay their Aliyah Facilities to June 4 Feast of Weeks (Israel) CHEVRAT IDUD, are advised that if they repay in O c t o b e r 4 Yo m K i p p u r ( I s r a e l ) full, they will receive a 25% discount. Please October 11 Kruger Day (South Africa) contact: December 16 Day of the Covenant (South Africa) CHEVRAT ICHUD LIMITED December 27 Boxing Day (South Africa) 6 Simtat Beth Hashoevah, Please note that the Embassy is closed on Sundays. Tel Aviv, Phone 611896

NETANYA YOUTH CLUB Overheard by Esther Harris (wife of staff Teenagers are invited to contact Avron New member Barney Harris): man, 4 Jabotinsky, Netanya. or 'phone Wendy "Why do South Africans wear Safardi suits?" Kansky, 053-39054, about forthcoming sociai ac tivities.

JUDITH ZUCKERMAN MEMORIAL FUND I S R A E L / S O LT T H A F R I C A N C H A M B E R The family and friends of the late Judith Zucker- OF COMMERCE man are perpetuating her name by establishing the The Israel/South Africa Chamber of Commerce has JUDiTH ZUCKERMAN MEMORiAL FUND, the aim moved into larger and more attractive premises. and purpose of which wili be to give scholarships, The new address is second floor, 104 Hayarkon prizes or technical equipment to those organisa Street, Tel Aviv and the new telephone number is tions with whom she worked most closely, name 03-243222. ly, HADASSAH (through the Homemakers' Course at the Alice Seligsberg High School in Jerusalem); U.Z.A. TOUR MICHA, the Society for Deaf Children; OCCUPA TIONAL THERAPY CENTRE FOR CHILDREN IN A group consisting of two bus-loads (about ninety RAMAT AVIV. participants) organised by the United Zionist As sociation of South Africa, will arrive in Israel on Specific allocations will be made by a group of April 18 and spend just over three weeks touring Trustees who will administer the Fund. and sight-seeing in Israel. Those who wish to remember Judith Zuckerman are invited to make a contribution to the JUDITH ZUCKERMAN MEMORIAL FUND. Cheques may be REMINDERS made out and sent to Mesd. Simi Simchah and Freda Feldman, P.O.Box 3288, Tel Aviv. PASSPORTS AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: We strongly recommend that you check the validity of your Passport/Travel Documents. Make sure that GOOD NEWS FOR BOWLERS I they are in order in every respect and keep them The Bowling Club in Caesarea has already been up to date in case of emergencies. opened and is proving very popular. NOTIFY CHANGES: Please keep the office informed of any change of address, telephone number, change The Chairman is Mr. tssy Isacowitz, of Netanya. of name, status, additions to the family, etc., to help He and the members of the Committee extend an us keep our records up to date.

6 RETURNING HOME

b y R a b b i D r. A r t h u r S a u l S u p e r

we gave final notice and began our preparation for aliyah. It was a tough decision, because. In all humility, we knew were leaving a gap. But there were inescapable imperatives for aliyah.

In the desperate struggle against assimilation and the attrition of Judaism, in which we were all engaged in Johannesburg, we knew we were barely holding our own, if not losing ground hardly per ceptibly but surely. We no' longer felt that we were creating a future and so our tasks began to feel increasingly repetitive. While all this was going on, Israel was struggling more and more for its existence. She was friendless, isolated and alone. She was calling for Jews to join her. She was losing people by yeridah. There had to be a place and a task for us, in return for what Israel would give. So the will was created for aliyah, despite financial sacrifice, physical difficulties and emotional trauma of parting from dear friends who had become as close and loving as near family.

We recognise deeper moral and spiritual motiva Rabbi (Dr.) Arthur Super and hts wife, Ulla. tions for aliyah at this time. We are living at one of the great watersheds or turning points in the I first came to Israel early in 1949 while the War of Independence was still being waged. I decided history of mankind. One does not have to research then that this must be my final home. When profoundly into deep geo-political treatises to re alise this. One need only glance cursorily at the giving a lecture on Israel in London on my expe headlines of any daily newspaper to be convinced riences, I met Tilla, who was also determined on of this. Terrorism accepted as a legitimate means aliyah. We came to settle with our family in 1951. of political action, a universal downgrading of the We were well established when the S.A. Zionist value of human life, the great lie enshrined as the Federation Invited me to go to Johannesburg for three years as editor of the "Zionist Record". accepted currency of national and international debate, the world-wide acquiescence in the pre Three years stretched into four and by that time sence of grinding poverty and starvation, side by the Reform Congregation asked me to join them as rabbi, shortly afterwards making me their Chief side with an obscene affluence, are but a few of the ills. As an end-product of this syndrome, Minister. A succession of short-term contracts fol one sees the necessity of the vast majority of lowed, because we always wanted to return home, but were over-persuaded each time to remain be mankind to turn on Israel and seek her annihila tion. Why? Because she is the heart and soul of cause, we were told, local Diaspora Jewry needed

us. Judaism, and Jews have been covenanted for mll- lenta to resist all these evils, and because history So the years passed by swiftly until, to our dismay, has demonstrated that so long as Israel exists these we realised that we were growing old in the wicked aims will never achieve final triumph. Golah. As committed Zionists, we knew this was If this be true, and we both believe it is, then wrong. Our place had to be in Israel, no matter how important a role we were purported to be there can be only one place for people who cherish the good, the decent and the clean (what Judaism playing in Jewish life overseas. If this were not so, then where was sincerity? So 15 months ago. (Continued on page 13) REGIONAL COMMITTEES REPORT

JERUSALEM receive a deeper impression of the problems and The recent Get-Together of South Africans in the rewards associated with everyday living in Israel. Jerusalem area was an extremely successful event. Mr. Max Miodownik and Mr. Leib Frank were wel Several hundred people attended. The function de come participants at the Committee's last meeting. monstrated that there is a need for some kind of Mr. Frank gave a comprehensive report of aliyah social activity and the Jerusalem Committee is trends and Zionist activities in S. Africa and Rho contemplating another get-together in the Spring. desia. The meeting of students held recently was fairly well attended and in fact it was gratifying that RAMAT AVIV/BAVLI/NEVE AVIVIM/AFEKA more people came than were expected. Members of the Hitachdut Olei Britannia were the A Meeting of the Jerusalem Committee was held. guests of this Area Committee meeting recently. The speaker was Mr. Lelb Frank. Director of the The speaker was Rav Pakad Norman Fait, pre Israel Office of the Federation, who had returned a viously of South Africa, now Head of the Fraud few days earlier from his tour of duty in S. Africa. Section of the Israel Police. More than 70 people He spoke about his period of shiichut and reported attended. Area Chairman Alex Levine presided. on all aspects of activities. Mr. Fait analysed and categorised various types of Since the arrangement arrived at with the Moadon "White Collar Crime" in a most interesting man ner. He held the attention of the audience, speaking HaOleh, more than twenty South African olim are now actively involved in the various chugim. easily and with many flashes of humour. The Jerusalem Committee has been dealing with There were many questions from the floor, reveal several cases of people who require assistance, ing the interest of the audience. especially in finding employment. This Area Committee has big plans for coming months.

HAIFA The Committee continues activities in the sphere GIVATAYIM/RAMAT GAN/KIRON/ of visits to and contacts with olim, students and RIMON/SAVYON volunteers. This Committee, under the energetic leadership of The connection with Kibbutz Ramat Yochanan has Louts Chesed and Hanna Eidelman held a most been maintained. Apart from plans for joint social successful function at the South African Hostel activities, the kibbutz has suggested that olim and recently. Miss Freda Keet, of the Israel Broad volunteers should be directed to the kibbutz which casting Authority, addressed the record gathering of operates an ulpan facility. The Committee has re more than 300 people who listened, to Miss Keet ceived a favourable impression as a result of its with rapt attention. The ladies of this committee contacts with members of the kibbutz which were responsible for the catering, which was much should augur well for any olim and volunteers di appreciated. rected to the kibbutz. Ramat Yochanan's proximity to Haifa would facilitate close contact between NETANYA such olim and volunteers, and the Committee. The Ben Yehuda Merkaz Klitah will receive about Contact is also maintained with the Klitah office 15 S. African families before the end of February of the Municipality and a subcommittee has been and the Netanya Regional Committee has geared it established in order to assist S. African olim to self to assist these olim in their klitah. Prepara make use of the services offered by the Munici tions include stocking up cupboards; airlny, clean pality. ing out rooms and making up beds; and arranging an official welcome meeting. Committee members have addressed participants in organized tours from South Africa. The Committee The first Annual General Meeting of the Netanya intends to expand this activity to include informal Regional Committee, held recently, was very well meetings with olim vatikim, so that visitors may (Continued on page 16)

8 RUGBY — A NATIONAL ISRAEL SPORT? ATLAS Report by tfie Israel Rugby Football Board The recent rugby match between N. Transvaal and T R A V E L S E R V I C E L T D . an Israel 15 may well have provided an important breakthrough in establishing rugby in Israel as a LOUIS SHAPIRO, Managing Director recognised and popular sport. Three weeks before the match, no venue was available, no publicity IVe are at your service around the clock. had been undertaken, no selected team was in Registration now open for our groups to sight and not even the basic necessities, such Johannesburg — as jerseys, flags and test match balls, were at leaving 16.3.76 — returning 15.4.76 hand. Organisation involved intensive efforts by leaving 4.4.76 — returning 4.5.76 a small enthusiastic group. At great expense leaving 11.4.76 — returning 11.5.76 time and money — our players came from the leaving 2.5.76 — returning 1.6.76 length and breadth of the country. Some travelled Also SPECIAL YOUTH, STUDENT from the Golan HeightsI The finding of Just one AND EXCURSION FARES qualified coach was no easy matter, but we were fortunate in locating Dr. Ted Edelstein, of Tiberias, For details on further groups, apply a former Wits coach. HAIFA, 2 Kikar Khayat, Tel. 641712/3 After hours: Tel. 522303—571015 At present, there are some 200 active players HADAR HACARMEL, 20 Herzl Street, spread amongst 5 clubs — one each at the uni Tel., 666497 versities of Jerusalem. Tel Aviv and Haifa and After hours: Tel. 86467 clubs at Kibbutz Yizreel and at Holon. Kibbutz Yiz- TEL AVIV, 57 Ben Yehuda St., Tel. 227915 reel has its own field. The universities allow us After hours: Tel. 458806 the use of their grounds provided there is no in terference with other sporting activities. Our immediate major task is the acquisition of our own rugby field and headquarters in the Tel Aviv area. One site, amongst others, is available at the Ramat Gan Stadium area through the good offices K E E P T H I S A D ! of the Ramat Gan Municipality; In all cases, no For complete local funds are available to develop a field. With this in mind. Jack Rabin, President of the Israel Electrical Rugby Football Board, will have discussions with Dr. Danie Craven in the hope of getting assistance Installations from the various South African Rugby Unions. b y c o m p e t e n t licenced electricians There is a crying need for coaches. Since the N. (South Africa and Israel) Transvaal game, many calls have been received, par CONTACT ticularly from schools, to organise teams. A po J A C K I E C O R K o r M A R K R A B I N O W I T Z tential of players exists but there is a sad lack Rehov Hasharon 12/2 or 6, of playing fields, coaches, referees and admin RAANANA — Phone 03-981020 istrators. (Office hours until we get o u r o w n t e l e p h o n e s ) A new National Rugby Board has been set up 'A' new installations with able and energetic administrators such as ★ alterations Max Miodownik, Jack Rabin, Aubrey Ginsberg, Nor ★ f a c t o r y m a i n t e n a n c e man Spiro, Abe Jaffe, Dr. Sid Cohen and many ★ repairs — household appliances, etc. ir earth leakage relays others, Various unions are being established in (household safety device). all parts of the country, the first already having been formed in Upper Galilee under the chairman ship of Dr. Ted Edelstein. (Continued on page 18)

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PINK PANTHER PET SHOP Rehov Borochov 6 (Inside Arcade) Ra'anana — No Phone, still waiting! Israol Council (Contd. from page 4) CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS or whether they should be left alone was debated, but what was emphasised was that just as yordim are a fact so, too. are olim, and the ever-growing SITUATION VACANT: The South African Zion number of S. Africans in Israel proves that this ist Federation requires immediately an English fact is a very positive one and will continue to shorthand typist with a knowledge of Hebrew. be so. Apply: Director, South African Zionist Federa There is no doubt that the high cost of housing tion, P.O.Box 11556. Tel Aviv, with references. makes aliyah appear to be out of reach of the younger people. However, the Federation's Rental Housing Scheme has become a practical and real SITUATION WANTED: Ex-South African, 15 years in istic project, even though rental flats will not be Israel, fluent Hebrew (speech, reading, writing). available for up to two years, all things being equal. Mechanical Engineer (Univ. Wits 1946), interested There are plans to build in Ra'anana and to develop .in changing present employment, seeks challenging the South African Hostel site as well as to convert and remunerative position. Apply: ENGINEER, c/o the existing hostel building into flats. A Special TELFED, P.O.Box 11556, Tel Aviv. Committee has been established to determine eli gibility criteria for rental housing and an appeal was made to members of the Council and Regional Committees to elicit ideas on this subject and O R O T — i l O M E C AT E R I N G S E RV I C E submit them, as soon as possible, to the Eligibility for Weddings, Bar Mitzvas, Parties. Committee. P.O.Box 11556, Tel Aviv 61110. Common to all participants' thinking was the need, MOSHAV OROT, KIRYAT MALACHI P.O. not only to strengthen the existing framework for Shalom — Tel. (055) 96529 the absorption of immigrants, but to consider new Hava ~ Tel. (055) 96218 projects and there was a spirit of enthusiasm and confidence in our ability to achieve these objectives.

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13 DOES ALIYAH BEGIN IN ISRAEL? Letters to Editor (Continued from page 3) Which came first — the chicken or the egg...?/ which delved Into the question of the label M-l- All my life I've been in doubt/Which was the first Ch-v-n-st P-g problem. Whilst supporting the one to come out.../ Thus runs the jingle of many rights to equality of all persons, irrespective of sex, a year ago. In another context, where does aliyah religion, colour or creed, especially in the field start — in the diaspora or in Israel? In fact. It of equal work and wage opportunities. I think the matters not where it starts, as long as it starts comments made in the said letter border on "petty somewhere. wollberism" and certainly won't have any impact It is not unusual in South Africa for aliyah to be on the cause. The Editor's comments surprised talked about at many meetings and gatherings. me to some extent and I am sure not enough If seeds of aliyah are planted on these occasions, thought has been given as to how to introduce the it s all to the good. And if, sooner or later, the changes suggested. seeds develop into full aliyah, so 'much the better. If I were a member of an International organisation Ergo, if South African audiences in South Africa connected with Women's Rights, I would insist provide a source of aliyah power, why not South on the following "label", e.g. African audiences in Israel? 1. Ms. Anti-A Pigglewitz and husband ex Johan As an experiment in this field of thinking, the South African Zionist Federation Israel Committee nesburg; or recently exploited the presence in Israel of many 2. Ms. Anti-A Pigglewitz and Mr. M— Oh— Pig- South African visitors. At short notice — almost glewitz ex Johannesburg. too late, since many visitors had already left the country — a Living Newspaper was held at the Alternatively, and as is specifically allowed by law Basel Hotel Tel Aviv for visitors from South Africa. rn Israel, if I were a woman in Israel, I would The event was widely advertised and the co-opera retain my maiden name, end therefore you could tion of tourist agencies and hotels was much print: — appreciated. The result far exceeded expectations. A. Ms. Anti-A Menowitz: ex Johannesburg Mr. Max Miodownik was the Editor and the panel of columnists were Mrs. Valerie Whiteson, Dr. B. Mr. M— Ch— Pigglewitz: ex Johannesburg. Jackie King, Mr. Harold Blumberg, Mr. Douglas Do- A footnote could be added stating that Ms. Me tan and Dr. Ian Froman. The mixture was inter nowitz and Mr. Pigglewitz are wife and man, esting with each contributor telling the story behind or whatever else their status may be. a successful aliyah. The audience of some 70 peo ple found the warmth, the humour, the idealism — 1 for one would be hard pressed to remember an in fact, all the ingredients that made up the lively extra set of names in my circle of friends and newspaper — much to their taste. Most interesting acquaintances, but with Dale Carnegie's help even of all. perhaps, were the pertinent and serious this could be overcome. A new problem might questions asked by members of the audience arise in Israel as to whether the above A and B Were seeds planted? And if so, will they develop are two separate entities, and If so, perhaps there into full aliyah? Time will tell, Experiments will would be double immigrants rightsi continue in the meantime. On this basis, of course, you would have to have a separate "mail" and "femail" list of subscribers E. S. to TELFED. Therefore. I for one agree that TELFED be sent and addressed to my wife only. Please support our advertisers: many are new im- LadiesI by all means carry on your struggle, but migrants Just starting out. some still waiting for surely there are more serious matters at stake and wider channels for distribution of comments.

Yours sincerely. J a c k R a b i n Ramat Hasharon

14 TRIBUTE TO S. AFRICANS WHO FELL

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"Our consolation must be that our sons died for Others who paid tribute Included Judge Joseph a cause worth fighting for and they knew what Herbstein. "It is meet and proper," he said, "that they were fighting for — not only for the safety their names and their deeds should be recorded and of Israel, but also for the fate of the Jewish be known for generations to come... to remain an People everywhere... the struggle is not yet over inspiration to us to continue the work which, alas, for us..." So spoke Asher Ben Natan, Political Ad* they had to leave unfinished..." Rabbi Mordechai viser of the Ministry of Defence, himself a be Peron, Chaplain of the Israel Defence Forces, read reaved father, who represented the Defence Min Psalm 90; Rabbi Moses Weiler, who lost two of istry on the occasion of the ceremony held in his sons in Israel's wars, lit the memorial candle December 1975, to pay tribute to those soldiers and read verses from the Talmud; Rabbi Dr. Louis of S. African origin who lost their lives in the line 1. Rabinowitz intoned a prayer and called out the of duty and in defence of Israel before,-during and names on the Roll of Honour and Mr. Simie since the War of Liberation. Mr. Ben Natan added: Weinstein chanted Hazkarah and Yigdal. "...wherever one goes in this country, in ail spheres The ceremony was held in the presence of fam of life, one finds members of the Jewish com ilies and friends of the fallen. Mr. Max Miodownik, munity of South Africa who helped in the estab Chairman of the South African Zionist Federation lishment of the State and in building it up... now, Israel Committee presided. The Special Memorial sadly, we find their names also on tombstones in Board is housed in the offices of the Federation military cemeteries..." in Beit Clal, Tel Aviv.

15 ADVICE ABOUT YOUR WILL South African estate duty only in respect of as sets situate in the Republic. A schedule of estate duty payable on assets in the Republic is available for inspection at the South African settlers who possess assets in Israel and in the Republic have frequently sought advice office. in regard to the making of their Wills, and espe F. In so far as a South African estate is concerned cially, in respect of their assets in the Republic. testators would be wise to include the following The advice of leading authorities in South Africa provision:— was obtained and the gist thereof is set out here. "In so far as my South African estate is con A (i) For a Will to be valid according to South cerned I direct that my administrators shall in African law it must be signed by the testa their sole discretion have the right to appoint an tor at the foot in the presence of two wit accountant to sign the certificate in the prescrib nesses who must also sign it in his presence ed form as provided in Sec. 65 (i)a of South and in the preseence of one another. African Act No. 66 of 1965." (ii) Where the Will consists of more than one page the testator and the witnesses must WARNING sign each page in the manner set out in (i) The making of a Will is a serious matter and would- above. be testators would be well advised not to attempt (iii) Any alteration must be signed as close as the task by themselves but to seek legal advice possible to it by the testator and the wit and assistance.

nesses. (iv) Initialling is not sufficient; the testator and witnesses must sign their names in full. B. A Will drawn by a South African domiciled in Israel in accordance with Israeli law will be Regional Committees (Contd. from page 8) accepted as valid in the Republic. The situation attended. An interesting address was delivered by of the assets will make no difference. Mr. Hertzel Katz and a strong Committee was C. A South African domiciled in Israel who owns elected. The Chairman is Mr. Jeff Kruger; Vice- an estate in the Republic and also one outside Chairman, Mr. Nathan Kansky; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. of the Republic can Percy Silbert and Hon. Secretary, Mrs. Gail Lap ping. Sub-Committees were established to handle either (i) draw two Wills, one dealing with his social, cultural and welfare matters and to give South African estate and the other help and advice regarding schools for children of dealing with his estate outside of dim. Sochnut departments, etc. An Annual Dance South Africa is planned as a major social event; lectures, home or (li) draw one Will dealing with all his functions and film evenings are on the programme. assets wherever situate and of what The Netanya Committee will have Its own stall at ever kind. the Netanya Akim Annual Fete. It is preferable, because of considerations of A weekly Tanach Class Is held every Thursday possible administrative difficulties to draw two morning at the home of Mrs. Newman. A Com Wills; care should be taken to identify clearly the munal Seder will be held at the Palace Hotel and assets being dealt with. will be conducted partially In English. A Purim D. It Is possible to appoint as executor or admin Evening is being arranged. istrator of a South African estate a person who The Netanya Committee has done much to make does not reside in the Republic but such person S. African volunteers feel at home and "wanted" would be obliged to give security and to give an Volunteers on meshakim in the Netanya area were address In the Republic where notices and legal invited to participate in two youth gatherings and documents can be served on him. enjoyed themselves immensely. A Youth Commit tee under the Chairmanship of Sergeant Avron E. Persons who are not ordinarily resident in the Newman has been established to organise regular Republic at the date of death incur liability for Tunctions for young people.

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Volunteer — Officer —• Shallach (Contd. from page 5) sodes about others. One concerned a fellow-Rho- Rubgy (Contd. from page 9) desian whose whereabouts were unknown, causing much anxiety. Douglas, as it happened, found Many difficulties and problems are being faced at himself somewhere In Africa one day and was com the moment In efforts to establish rugby as an pletely bowled over to hear, out of the blue, his organised sport. We appeal to all lovers of sport name being called. There, to his utter delight, and of rugby in particular, to come forward and stood the "missing" Ronnie Price, fit and well and offer their assistance In coaching and refereelng, as right as rain. "That was quite a reunion," in administration and organisation. reminisced Douglas. While it is rugby we wish to teach, it Is sports Douglas Is married to Ronlt, a second-generation sabrit born in Jerusalem. They have a son, Alon, manship in its widest sense in which we are aged four. Ronlt is a very attractive young woman, vitally interested. This is our message to the youth who speaks a very good English, has a delightful in our country: we would like to bring you this sense of humour and is an accomplished singer noble project In which we believe you will be and guitarist. She visited Salisbury for a few happy to participate. months before her marriage, and put this time to Be a sport! Please complete and return the loose- good use by teaching at the Sharon Hebrew Day leaf form included in this issue of TELFED and School in Salisbury. help us in our efforts. E. Y. S.

18 NEW ARRIVALS

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