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THE F HOE NIX JEWISH NEWS September 23. 1949 High Holidays To Be Observed at New Temple Remains of Ancient Welfare Leader Points up Problems Synagogue Found by Jewry During Coming Year JERUSALEM (JTA)—The re- Faced of a Samaritan synagogue Myers mains By Stanley C. dating back to the fourth century (President, Council of Jewish camps of Europe. Two Funds) hated DP unearthed in a Federations and Welfare hundred and seventy-five thousand C. E. have been (Copyright, 1949, Jewish Telegraphic under the direc- Agency, Inc.) Jews have been brought to Israel. site near Latrun Sukenik, of The year 5709 was a year of They are still pouring in, while tion of Prof. Eliezer are streaming through the University, great achievement. It did not others the Hebrew it was re- opened gates of America. The ported here. The archaeological come easy. It has left enormous Jews who remain on the Conti- discovery is expected to shed new still nent are moving toward independ- problems unresolved. on the history of the Sa- support. light Twelve months ago we faced ence and self maritan sect. the future on the crest of a wave Catching Up at Home prosperity, enthusiasm The area, where the discovery of economic At home we have begun to was made by a group of soldiers, over victories in Israel, satisfac- years depres- campaign make up for 20 of is on the border of no-man’s land, tion over the greatest sion, war, and postwar neglect. which separates Israel and Arab totals in history and optimism that of com- of communal The reconstruction Jewish forces. The Jewish troops manned at long last the era munal and Jewish machine-guns off any pos- home and abroad institutions to ward reconstruction at communal life is under way, sible interference with the archae- could begin. marked by the building of new ological excavations, which took That wave of prosperity has synagogues, community centers, five to complete. of weeks ebbed, but the great promise hospitals, homes for the aged—- Temple Beth was this month and is being used for the real- THIS IS the new Israel which dedicated 5709 began to emerge into and, more fundamentally, by an congregation’s high holiday observances. The edifice, one of the finest in the nation, cost a quarter- starting a transition that or- ity, overhauling of our communal million dollars and includes not only a beautiful chapel but classrooms and other facilities. Rabbi Greetings should take hold much more firm- ganization, streamlined through A. is spiritual leader of Beth Israel. enhanced L. Krohn the ly in 5710. mergers and revisions, To the Phoenix emptied We have practically the by new blood and energetic lead- Jewish Community ership. Official Bares IN SEASON Nationally, as well as locally, Martin J. Adler Ras. Tal. 2-2545 we are beginning to put our house VILLA “come Jewishness Israel's Social CAMELBACK in order. As communities Test Your N.U.S.P. Fred and Muriel Kirchof of age” they are throwing off the By Walter Duckat and Unusual Plan Co-Managers mantle of passive isolation (Copyright, 1949, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Inc.) Insurance Plan New and Savings ROAD at 24th ST. arms CAMELBACK stepping forward to link PACIFIC MUTUAL PHONE 6-2431 with other communities in a vig- THE ESTABLISHMENT of Israel was the most heartening event TEL AVIV (JTA) The de- * Jewish history. who hitherto INSURANCE CO. ? attack on the common re- in the past 2,000 years of Even Jews tails of Israel’s all-embracing LIFE orous the of people swept by so- all American displayed little interest in welfare their were & sponsibilities which feeling cial insurance program were out- 711 Title Trust Bldg. Tel. 4-4121 share, wherever they may the exhilarating quality of this dramatic achievement. The Jews everywhere immeasurably lifted. lined here at a press conference live. of confidence and pride of Jews was of life agree that Jews in countries by M. Kanievski, chairman of an the year 5799 was far However, students Jewish Thus, afford to rest upon the laurels of Israel. inter- departmental government FALSE TEETH different from 5708. The next outside of Israel cannot to do to set its own house in order. committee set up to draft a social year will very from American Jewry has much HAPPY be different many American Jews of their culture and the security scheme. RELINEDand TIGHTENED the last. The job in Europe which The ignorance of out attention, our failure of many Jews to participate in Jewish cultural and communal First, the government will pro- YEAR in 20 Minutes has absorbed and NEW resources, is largely activities must be replaced by a positive process of education vide hospital facilities for the en- energy, our educated and self-conscious American completed. It no longer is the fo- well-rounded participation. An tire population; he estimated that will a powerful support to the Jews in Israel and through- by the end of the year there would cus of our interest. We are in the Jewry prove From Guaranteed some 1,800 hospital Only $2.50 per Plate liquidation stage of our work out the world. be beds avail- The following questionnaire is designed to help the reader deter- able, double the present number. there. relationship to “things Jewish.” security HOURS 9 TILL 6 Tops List mine where he stands in Social insurance will be Israel rating help place you in the group approximating provided stage, said, as Israel has become the overshad- A scale will in this he DAY-LEWIS CO. No Appointment agen- vour identification with Jewish life. well as health insurance for mo- owing our overseas * * * item on complete Necessary da. It will continue in the next thers and a workmen’s phil- 1. Do you attend religious services at least several compensation program. year to require tremendous Yes No aid. But like Europe, times a year? Also, a national insurance Plastering Contractor anthropic art in your home? Yes No and like our work at home, that 2. Are there works of Jewish scheme will protect widows and tor the REUNE Jewish concerts or theatres? Yes No aid is for reconstruction, for 3. Do you attend orphans and persons too old to develop- 4. Do you belong to at least one Jewish organiza- support A subsidy will Jarapl Laboratory building, for growth, for Yes No themselves. Spmplr Bpth Control ment. We have left behind the tion? be provided for each child born Street you favor Jewish organizations in your 51/2 North First grim business of keeping people 5. Do to an Israel mother and free den- 71 charitable contributions? Yes No will to all 2-1141 More than ever, the energy tal service be available 1721 Phone 8-2376 Phone alive. a resort do you delib- W. Culver we pour into 5710 can 6. When going to vacation children. Finally, unemployment and means catering to Yes No City D<ippa Villa Bus goes past lasting erately select places Jews? insurance will be provided. Central mean achievement. have they received door or take any North The next year will also be a 7. Do your children receive or Avenue bus, city or Metropolitan, in relation a Jewish education? Yes No McKinley walk year of transition our and get off at and Politically, culturally, 8. Are you concerned whether your children inter- east one block to First Street. to Israel. * New Year Greetings organizationally, that adjustment marry? Yes No topics pertaining life discussed is under way. 9. Are to Jewish in your home? Yes No From 10. Is Jewish music heard in your home? Yes No & 11. Are you actively interested in the state of Israel? Yes No AMERICAN BLIND LINOLEUM CO. HAPPY NEW YEAR 12. Do you read or own books of Jewish content? Yes No 13. Do you refrain from concealing your Jewish FLOORING CONTRACTOR identity socially or in business? Yes No FOR— Phoenix Jewish Community 14. Are Jewish ceremonies observed in your home? Yes No Is cuisine predominantly served in your • • 15. Jewish home? Yes No Srtlj jlarad ®rmplr of Jews and "* — Contractor 16. Are you interested in the survival East Washington 0 ? 2200 El sbka ALTA SEATS their civilization? Yes No 30 North Ist Avenue Phone 4-3854 ) x 17. Do you subscribe to at least one periodical of Jewish interest? Yes No 18. Can you read and understand Hebrew or Yid- uJemplr dish? Yes No * Jararl A score of 14 to 18 “yes” responses is superior and indicates Cooling that you are closely identified with the Jewish cause. Heating -S~ 9-13 “yes” responses signifies good participation. “yes” responses signifies 3617 Central Phone 5-8346 4- 8 fair participation. N. 0- 3 “yes” responses signifies none or very slight participation. Fboa* 1217 4-s*s* Jefferson iPHOtmx, Arizona! Disavow Sweepstakes Israel Youths • The distinctive Copper Dome on Temple Beth The Central Committee of the Anti-Semitic New Year Greetings Israel War Veterans and the Man- Roam London District displays the high quality of Harmonson Co. sheet agement of the War Veterans (JTA) (Otsar Hahayal) LONDON Attacks work. Fund have dis- Hamp- metal with on Jews in the West Phoenix Jewish Community avowed any connection the of have sale of sweepstake tickets in the stead district London taking place for some U. S. and elsewhere, Israeli Con- been time, it was reported here. An- sul Reuven Dafni of Los Angeles usually recently. He ti-Semitic hoodlums announced asked armed with sticks—- ticket owners to demand refunds youths MANOR CO. have been concentrating their W. D. PLUMBING organiza- Heating & Cooling Service and said the veterans’ elderly Jews whom Try Oer zMSjTIeeF received no money from the assaults on tions they waylay sec- sale of tickets.

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