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~oordination between the "private" and The "cost" is particularly painful in i' terms of discontented and critical clients Reform Judaism and Zionism 1 governmental agencies involved. Israeli efforts im:lude primarily a network of who have passed through the sy"tem. A Bit of Turkish Delight immigration emissaries (schlichey aliya). The two thing:;. csscntialw Western Jews contemplating immigration to Israel is absorption facililies and personnel. and By EPHRAIM KISHON "These rooms are vertiable treasure­ Each roem in the harem was a jewel; labor exchange services. Non· that they be able to receive a clear an­ the softness of the beds didnt bear -Combined Now In Israel troves of ancient civilization," recited swer to Questions asked (even an "I Istanbul is a great metropolis, nearly governmental efforts include American the official guide. "There are priceless thinking on, nor did the sumptuous donlt knov/' answer) and Ihal promises outnumbering the whole of Israel in By REUVEN NUTKIS Plans call for an eventual population and the executive offices of the WUP J, settlers of Kibbutz Yahel. regional aliya councils, the Association population, though it really got on the art objects here, there is the famous im­ boudoirs where they fixed up the cuties Reform Judaism has finally of Americans and Canadians in Israd made to them be fulfilled in full without for their turn at the whatsit. of 400 - 500 souls in ten years. working both in Jerusalem. New Siddur Published ~"; map only after they made a movie in it. perial library, as well as the world's . (AACI), and various Zioniq-oriented . a hassle in Israel. "This is where His Majesty used to completed its, metamorphosis in in a varied economy based chiefly on­ The Reform were the first of the three On the educational front a new all· The inability of the aliyah apparatus It was a thriller called Topkapi, in which largest collection of miniatures. Now, organizations. Peter Ustinov pinches the crown jewels. what would you like to see first?" stand and watch the women's pool commitment to Zionism with the off-season winter crops. poultry major 'branches of Judaism to have Hebrew siddur has ben prepared for to fulfill these two cardinal principles below," our guide said, pointing to a Strong Networks as I'm sure you recall. No wonder, then, "The harem." founding of its first kibbutz in Israel. farming, and light i11dustry. joined the' World Zionist Organization publication entitled "Ha'avodah has led to ill-will, lack of credibility, window, Hand choose whoever it was he The two major networks for dealing and discredited Israel in the eyes 01 that on a recent visit to that city, the lit­ I've been interested in the subject, Kibbutz Yahe1, 65 kilometers (40 Yahel aspires to found a permanent and to have moved their international Shebalev" (Worship from the Heart). with immigration and absorption work tle woman said she'd like to see the sociologically speaking, from youth. chose. " many potential emmigrants. These· are Man is Polygamous? miles) north of Eilat in the barren Arava community governed by the principles headquarters to Israel. and according to Rabbi Assabi, "It is in Israel are the Jewish Agency for Israel breaches of basic tenets of Western shooting location. I've always wanted to at least see a real through its Aliyah Department which is I went over to the window and reflec­ desert was founded in November by a of Reform Judaism with traditions to be. Efforts have been made to increase the first siddur to take into I, 'ethos which arc not excusable. We hired a guide and went to harem even if I can't have one. The wife ! funded and supervised by the World ted on whatever it was till the little one determined by the needs felt' by its involvement by native Israelis. Although political considerations are Topkapi, which they've meanwhile tur­ said I was being common again, but the group of pioneering your Reform Jews consideration the rebirth of the State of Zionist Organization, and the Israel woke me out of my polygamic broodings primarily responsible for creating and ned into a national museum, and wan­ guide knew it's husbands who do the and was the highlight of this year's members. According to Rabbi Ady E. Assabi. Israel" . Ministry of Absorption which is a dered openmouthed through a maze of to say she'd like to see the mosaics now. maintaining the present division of tipping and took us straight to the pret­ , told her not to be so impatient but to convention of theWorld Union for Other Reform Institutions Coordinator of the Israel Movement for The Reform movement maintains a govenment agency represeled at the labor, it is clearly a national priority at magnificent palaces. I dare say that for tiest wing in the whole outfit. Kibbutz Yahel represents the latest Progressive Judaism. the majority of the Cabinet level. sheer dazzle there's never been anything take the historical view herself. Progressive Judasim (WUP J). the special relationship with the Leo Baeck present to merge the two frameworks in­ It seemed as if all Topkapi had been As I stood there by that observation­ Many Israelis bElieve that the like it in history, with the possible excep­ international societ.y of Reform Jewry. contribution of the Reform movement membership in Israel today is made up School in Haifa and is developing a to one efficient, coordinnated built just for the sake of this depart- window, peering down at that enormous seperation of functions whereby the organization. A significant part of the tion of today's Kremlin. The.settlers of Kibbutz Yahel include to Israel. of Israelis who had no personal contact curriculum for Jewish studies at the Jewish Agency promotes aliya abroad menl. pool with its thousand· woman capacity. pressures for this reorganization will It was preceded by 11 synagogues with Rtiform Judaism in the Diaspora. A school. and provides initial supports, while the I began to wonder how on earth he, the groups formed both in Isarel as well as have to come from Jews outside of Israel Ministry of Absorption picks up with sultan, explained it to his wife. from North America. with recruitment and congregations most of them small. dramatic increase has' taking place The Hebrew Union College in who are influenced less by coalition services after arrival in Israel, is artificial "Abdul Hamid," the sultan's wife as well as the Hebrew Union within the past five years. An Israeli Jerusalem has initiated a program power struggles within the Israeli for future settlers being conducted by and counter-productive. would say one evening. "May' know political spectrum and more by the need the WUP J in other lands. College-Jewish Institute of Religion youth movement has been established designed to ordain rabbis from the local The lack of communication, sharing why you're looking through that win­ for accountability for funds raised for and has provided some of the original native Israeli population. of resources and personnel, and decen­ May wa axtend bast wishas for a Joyous Passover dow all the time?" Israel and organizational efficiency. tralization of authority for policy· "Me?" says the sultan, "Oh, just Aliyah activities cannot be sacred making have resulted, I believe, in an checking on the weather I dear." ground where non· Israelis are forbidden irrational and costly apparatus for han­ VIVA COTTAGE CHEESE "And who are all those females?" May we extend best wishes for a Joyous Passover to trend. tI dling immigrants. "Mm, it looks like rain. ROYAL CREST YOGURT '" asked what the meaning of all those women down there was." from F .."edo... 01 Conscience Always Always "What women?" 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