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FRIDAY,  SEPTEMBER   18,   1959
on        \*wi«d to American 0»u«fMsnd  Jtwiih   Ideals
Ike Praises Israelis, Pledges Closer U.S.-Israel Ties
I   Makes Statement To Harman, Israel's New Ambassador To U- S.
WASHINGTON (JTA)—PralslTig the people of Israel for having
"created   a   dsmamlc   society,"   President   Elsenhower   pledged   the |
United States Qovernment "to strengthen the already close ties of
friendship and mutual understanding" between the U.S.A. and Israel.
Eisenhower's pledge was voiced I ¦	
Leon Urls
Edward O. Robinson
Premiere At Conference
The World premiere of the new documentary film entitled, "Israel," written and produced by Leon Urls, author of "Exodus," and Edward O. Boblnson, will be held at the National Economic Conference for Israel Bonds In Chicago on Saturday evening, Sept. IB. Israel's top cabinet officials will view the film together with more thaji 1000 Jewish leaders from communities through¬ out the United States and Canada. Produced in Cinemascope and Technicolor, the film also has a special musical score written by SHnier Bernstein, noted Hollywood composer.
Economic Confab For Israel In Session
Israel's economic needs In the next five years will be discussed by Finance Minister Levi Eshkol and Foreign Minister Golda Meir at the National Economic Conference for Israel, which opens In Chicago today under the auspices of the State of Israel Bond Organization.
MORE than 800 Jewish business and communal leaders from the United States and Canada will attend the sessions, which will be held at the Sherman Hotel.
The Chicago conference will in¬ augurate the Fall phase of the 1969 campaign to sell $76 million in Israel Bonds, ft will also mark the attainment of a new peak of $400 million In the total receipts from Israel Bonds since the first Israel Bond issue was floated in the United States in May, 1961.
In addition to the top I raell Cabinet Ministers, the pr icipal speakers at the Israel Bot par¬ ley will Include Dr. Abba Hlllel Silver, of Cleveland, chairman of the Board of,Governors of the Israel Bond Organization and Dr. Y. Foerder, chairman of the Bank Leumi Le-Israel, Israel's largest banking institution.
A SPECIAL feature of the con¬ ference  will  he  the  world   pre-
Skinner To Head Brotherhood Week
NEW YORK (JTA)—The ap¬ pointment of Actress (3ornella Otis Skinner aa national chair¬ man of Brotherhood Week, to be observed Feb. 21-28, was an¬ nounced this week by thu Na¬ tional Conference of Christians and Jews, sponsors of the annual event.
This is the first time a woman has been named to bead the Brotherhood Week ol)servance which began in 1B34. In urging all communities to start planning for the observance, Miss Skinner said "we camiot call ourselves a completely free democracy if within our fine land there exists racial hatred."
mlere of a new documentary film on Israel written and produced by Leon Uris, author of "Exodus." The film, produced under the auspices of the State of Israel Bond Organization, bas Edward G. Robinson as its star and was photographed in Cinemascope and Technicolor.
Uris Is coming to the Chicago conference to introduce the first showing of the film, entitled "Israel."
to Avraham Harman, Israel's new Ambassador here, when he presented his formal letters of credence to the President in a ceremony at the White House.
HARMAN expressed to Eisen¬ hower "the gratitude of the CJov- emment and people of Israel for the help and support we have re¬ ceived" from the United States Government. He added that this Is a solemn moment for me, for I am deeply conscious of the firm ties of friendship between the United States of America and Israel."
Referring to his previous tour of duty in this country, when he was Israel Consul-Generai in New York, Harman told President Elsenhower "I know I can look I forward to understanding."
"To us," continued Harman, "the United States of America stands as a mighty nation whose policies are based on the sanctity of human life, and are directed to the Biblical vision of peace and fraternity among the peoples of the world. The young State of Israel seeks to guide its develop¬ ment in accordance with this vision, which it has inherited from its ancient prophets.
"IN DEDICAITNG myself to the furtherance of the friendship between our countries, I hope that I may be privileged to receive at your hands the encouragement which was extended in such gen¬ erous measure to my distinguished predecessor."
Replying to Harman's address, the President told the new Am¬ bassador :
"I am deeply grateful for the sentiments you have expressed about my country's dedication to peace and our efforts to that end. Indeed, no nation is too large or too small to share in the great task of securing peace in the world. In pursuing this cause, both of our countries draw inspir¬ ation from a common spiritual heritage, and are guided by our belief in the dignity of man and
the right of all nations to enjoy freedom and Independence.
"THE PEOPLE of Israel, many of whom have embarked on a new life in new surroundings, have created a dynamic society, whose achievements in the social, economic arid scientific fields have won widespread admiration. The United States is pleased to have assisted Israel in its eco¬ nomic development, and wishes Israel every success in its en¬ deavors to build a prosperous and stable economy.
"As you undertake your duties here, you may be assured that the United States Government will extend to you full coopera¬ tion in making your mission a successful one, and will work with you to strengthen the al¬ ready close ties of friendship and mutual understanding between our two countries."
Harman also extended to Elsen¬ hower, on behalf of Israel's Presi¬ dent Itzhak Ben Zvi, "his best personal wishes for your con¬ tinued good health and for the welfare of the United States of America" Among the Israeli people, Harman told President Elsenhower, "your name is cher¬ ished. In a direct personal way, Eis the commander of the forces who delivered the remnant of our people ia JEurope from the evil which was launched against humanity 20 years ago. The grefat- er part of these survivors are today free citizens of Itrael."
IN RESPONSE, Elsenhower told the Ambassador: "I should be grateful if you would transmit to His Elxcellency, the President of Israel, my warm personal re¬ gards, and my hope for his con tinued good health and for the progress and prosperity of Israel. Harman is Israel's third Am¬ bassador to Washington. Eliahu Elath served in that post two yeara and was followed, in 1960, by Abba Ebon, who headed the Embassy here from 1960 to May, 1969.
Rhodes And Ben Gurion
state Auditor James A. Rhodes, shown here when he met last January with Prime Minister David Ben Gurion at the latter's office in Jerusalem is the host Tuesday evening at Winding HoUow Country Club for 6:30 Dinner on behalf of the Columbus Israel Bond campaign. Ira Hirschmann, distinguished business leader, diplomat and Middle East authority will Join Rhodes on the speakerff platform following dinnor. This event, which In¬ augurates the Fall campaign in Coiiunbus, comes just when it has been announced that Bond sales have reached 400 million. The drive began In May, 196L
'Religious Revival' Soon At Beth Jacob
What  may  be  a  pattern  to  emulate  regarding  synagogue  life,
was Initiated by Rabbl David Stavsky of the Beth Jacob Synagogue.
Carrying over a successful army   —	
experience while serving as a chaplain, Rabbl Stavsky this year is bringing a program of "Re¬ ligious Revival" to his synagogue, in Judaism, the ten days begin¬ ning Oct. 2 at sundown and ter¬ minating Oct. 12, Is the period known as "Ten Days of Peni¬ tence."
DURING this time of the year, the Jewish people the world over
Miller Interviews Chief Moscow Rabbi
MINYONNAIRE
Agudas Achim minyonnalre services will resume on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 8:30 a.m. All Bar Mitzvah boys ttnd their fathers are invited t6' participate.
BY DAVID MILLER
(Copyright^ 1959, JTA, Inc.)
MOSCOW — Rabbi Lelb Levine, his wrinkled han^s firmly out¬ stretched, greeted the visiting American warmly in a small study of the Central Moscow Synagogue.
It was a bright Thursday afternoon, and a dozen or so aged men sat in a nearby room studying the Talmud. The murmur of their soft voices barely echoed through the all but empty synagogue.
THE RABBTS study, eight feet wide, 10 feet deep and cluttered with Yiddish, Hebrew and Rus¬ sian books, Is only 20 feet from the side of the main altar of this, the largest and most Important synagogue in Moscow,
Rabbl Levine, at age 86 the Chlet RobbI of Moscow's 400,000 Jews, sat behind a heavy wooden desk and made it clear immed¬ iately that he could speak only as a religious leader, not as a spokesman for the Jewish com¬ munity as a whole.
His hands Cupped loosely on the desk, the rabbi spoke in clear, precise Yiddish. The tone was al¬ ways cordial.
"I CAN NOT tell you how many Jews attend this synagogue," he said, "because we do not have any formal registration. Our doors are always open. Those who wish may come. Those who do not wish to,  do not."
Do many attend?
"T h e synagogue Is always crowded for services. We have services every day of the year at 6:30 in the morning. At least 60 or 60 always take part. At nooh those   who   are   able   return   for
prayer. In the afternoon we study the Talmud.
"Many more, of course, attend Friday evening and Saturday morning. We usually have 200 at the 6:30 services Saturday morn¬ ing, and another 200 or so at the 9:30 services. But fewer take part during the summer because many are away in the country. For some, Moscow Is too hot in the summertime."
THE VISITOR asked if any young people were ever seen in the synagogue.
"No," Rabbl Levine replied, "the young seldom come, except on Yom Kippur—and then we do not have room for everyone."
Are there bar mitzvahs?
"Yes."
When was the last?
"Recently."
WHEN EXACTLY?
"A month ago, I think."
Are there no records?
"We do not keep records."
How many do you remember as having had bar mitzvahs during the past year?
'«I DON'T remember."
Is there no register?
"We  do not register    the    bar)American   Jews   are   assimilated.
mitzvahs. The state does not keep records of this sort and we do not, either."
Why not?
"It Is not necessary."
Are there many bar mltzvalis?
"THOSE who wish, do. Those who do not wish, do not"
How many would you say were eligible to have bar mitzvahs?
"I have no idea."
Is It accurate to say bar mitz¬ vahs are rare?
"Perhaps."
Is there any organized religious Instruction  for young  people?
"No."
IS THERE any religious in¬ struction in the schools?
"No. Religion and the state are separate, as they have been since 1918."
Is there any way for young Jews to learn about Judaism?
"Some learn at home from their parents."
Do young Jews know anything about religion?
"I don't know. I doubt It.'
Do young people care about Judaism ?
"YOUNG people do not care all over the world. Do they care in America? How many young Jews are religious in America? How many keep the Sabbath? How many fire Orthodox?
Did the rabbi feel the problems of American Jewa could be con-' sldered in the same light as the problems of Soviet Jews?
"Yes,  in  many    ways.    Young
Our young Jews are assimilated too. They speak Russian at home, not Yiddish. They are Russians. That is our language. Our young people want to be like other Rus¬ sians. And your young people— don't they want to be like other Americans?"
DID   THAT   mean   Jewish   life would   become   less   Jewish   and
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welcome the new year 5720. They gather In the synagogues for wor¬ ship and penitence, serious soul- searching and meditation.
The opening session will begin on Monday evening at 8:30 p.m. Rabbi Norman Ijamro, outstand¬ ing lecturer and author, associate Rabbl of the Jewish Center in New York City, a member of Halacha. Commission of the R.C.A., and editor of "Tradition," a journal of orthodox Jewish thought. The Rabbl wiil speak on the vital issues of "The Sanctity of the Home in Marital Rela¬ tions" and "The Sanctity of the Synagogue With Separate Pews."
Following Shacharis services at 7:15 on Tuesday morning, break¬ fast will be served and Rabbi Stavsky will discuss "The High¬ lighting Features of the High Holiday Liturgy" at a prayer in¬ stitute beginning at 7:15 and ending at 7:45 a.m.
AT   5:30   p.m.,   Rabbi   Leopald
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