Ohio Jewish chronicle. (Columbus, Ohio), 1970-10-01

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VOL. 48 NO. 41
OCTOBKIl I. 1970—TISiltlEI 1, 5731
- OtviM I. AmhM
U.N.-WorldPeace; AlternativCjWorld Annihilation
UNITED    NATIONS, (WUP)—As   the   General Assembly  opened  its   25th session, once again on tbe eve of the High Holy Day season,    delegates—deeply disturbed by the seemingly unending war iii Vietnam and    more    so    by    the escalating   crisis   in   the Middle East—took to their seats in the huge Hall of Peace much troubled and seized with misgivings as to what the future holds. There was some consolation in the fact   that  a   Norwegian', Edvard Hambro, had moved into the Presidency df this historic  25th  session.     A Scandinavian can be counted on being fair and correct— and for Israel, faced .with constant onslaughts of one- sidedness, this bodes well. And,  despite  the hostility shown by some members of the Security Council and the Soviet-Arab blocs, the ever- alert Israeli delegation Here'- has fared not bad at all in its manifold participations and certainly  in  its  brilliant counter moves against the perennial enemies. " '
It is well, therefore, during this meditative season to take some' stodk of this first truly functioning global body striving to find peace and unity among all peoples- even as babes in the Ayoods. The effort, nonetheless, is there.
-Your correspondent is moved to repeat what he has pointed out' on several previous occasions and that is—whatever skeptics and: ' bigots might say in their ' criticism of the world organization, one thing even they cannot deny, namely, that this Planet of ours and everydiing man has built through the ages could already have been a scor¬ ched heap of desolation with little life left anywhere had it not been for the presence on Manhattan  Island  of  this
"Parliament of Man" where at least talks and ballots have replaced guns and bullets.
True, sparks of fire which could well have ignited the fuse into a global con- flaKralion have been plen¬ tiful around thc^world since the end of the Hitlerian holocaust. To name a few- all of which were perilously close to a world war—the ' Congo, the >IVliddle East, Korea, Berlin,, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Cyprus, Vietnam and. Kash¬ mir. UN mediation and intervention—directly or indirectly—succeeded at least in smothering these sparks from spreading. Mistrust and misun¬ derstandings, jealousies and hatreds, may still enflame these sparks. What is wanted here at the UN is supcr-'statesmanshlp.
Of Gourse,\we must realize that the world organization is still young. What is 25 years when viewed against an age-long period of con¬ stant blood-baths among nations? This is only an efxperimentlongpyerdue. So long as the UN; stands hope for" peace and justice remains.
There   are   still   enough
'sober and honest voices here
in  this   "Parliament"  and
'these voices, in addition to
that of the mighty tekiah of
Tekoah, are heard and the
impact is felt. Among these
outstanding voices Is that of
Canada, ever a true friend of
Israel and world Jewry'.. Tlie
present  Canadian  Prime
Minister has often spoken
out bluntly for all the world
^ lo hear. In a recent address.
" devoted   entirely   to   the
Jewish people and the State
' of Israel; he opened his soul
and, at this solemn season. It
may be well to share some 9f
his thoughts Here.
So let us reflect deeply on
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3,000,1100 Israel Bond Goal Set
Ambassador, Ayraham Harman' briefing concerned Columbus leadership on the hfe^ f6r $3,000,000 in Israel Bond sales by the end of 1971 as Columbus's quota of a national goal of $500,000,00p.'' ,
President's Message
It is often thought and expressed that we in the modern world know all the problems faced by mankind but have just to find the solutions. And in looking for ways to ease man's struggles, we are more likely to suggest what others might or should do.
Jewish tradition teaches that the powej^ to do good or evills in our own hands, and the season of the Jewish High Holy Days holds a meaningful leSson for men of all faiths. At this time we are urged to look inward, to examine our own lives and to consider what each of us can do for the betterment of mankind. These days of atonement prod us to an awareness of man'sown worth and dignity, and of the divine and human potentialities within each of us. They are days of great hope, for the driving force of man's freedom is in his ability to look inward, appraise his limitations, and seek means to ., widen his horizons.
My thoughts are with you as you begin these days of worship and I send my warmest wishes to all Americans of the Jewish faith for a New Year of peace and happiness. Shanah Tovah!
RICHARD M. NIXON
The World's Week
LONDON (WNS)-Shlomo Vider, the El Al steward wounded in an aborted attempt to hijack an El Al plane last month, flew home-to Israel under strict security precautions'after he was released from a London Hospital. The" 39-year-old steward received five-bullet" wounds but left London after'sbme were removed because he was anxious to return iiibihe. He will receive further treatment in Israel. ¦
NEW YORK (WNS)-'niirty-two girls from the United States and Canada have left for Isrsiel to pursue Jewish studies under a program sponsored by the Torah Education Department of the Jewish Agency at the Gold College for Women in Jerusalem. The study period at college range ^rom six inonths to two years, after which the girls will return home for continued study in Jewish education and community work. 'NEW York (WNS)-Max M. Fisher, president,
' Cdiincil of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds; ui New Year greetings to the American Jewish Com^ munity, declared that this year was the time to renew efforts on behalfof the "valiant and beleagured people of Jgraell' and tolielp the Jews in the Soviet Union to ' ''Win basic religious-and cultural rights long denied to thpm. and especially the right to emigrate to Israel and 6]s6wh6r6.' *'
- JERUSALEM (\(rNS)-'Ihe Hebrew Union CoU^e- Jewish&istittiteof Religion has started a new teaching program for the college in Israel and 63 rabbinical students make up the incoming class. They are part of a group of 95 rabbinical students studying at HUC's Biblical and Archaeological School in Jerusalem, llie , college's Year-in-Israel program aims to enable the students acquire a high degree Of facility in Hebrew and gain deeper understanding and appreciation of the land and people of Israel.      ^
WASHINGTON (WNS)-Jaines H.'Noyes, the new Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for New East and Asian Affairs has been active for more than four years with the American Friends of the Middle East,
¦ an organization that has taken a pro-Arab stand on matters affecting that region, it was disclosed. He is responsible for policy mattens of the Defense Depairt- irfent pertaining to nations in the Near East and South¬ east^ Asiaj___^^__i_ •    "'' -
Civil War in Jordan Evokes Similar but Different Feelings
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JERUSALEM (WNS)-The sounds and the sight of the civil war in^ Jordan, easily seen from Israel and Israeli- occupied territory, has evoked similar and different ¦feelings among the average Arab and Jevr living in the Jordan River area.
Both peoples have ex¬ pressed sympathy for the destruction and death that ihey know is taking place just a few miles away across the low; muddy river. But theOiimilarity of views ends tliere^
Fo^lip mass of Arabs in the occupied lands, the Jordanian fighting often means the wounding and death of relatives and _ friends,- either members of the terrorist groups opposing King Hussein's Army or residents of any of the score of Jordanian towns and villages caught in the warfare.
Residents of the West iBank are walking around with portable radios held to their ears listenirig to the news broadcasts from a variety of Arab Stations. Tlie scene is very similar to what went on in'Israel before and during the Six-Day War and which took place when news spread of Israeli strikes after the war. During those times, it was Israelis listening for the latest fighting news-especially casualty reports.
West Bank Arabs, when questioned, note that their fate  is  being   played  out
without.their participation- and no matter what the end is, they will not be a gainer. These Arabs iall^^nsider themselves Palestinians and, they said that if King Hussein wins, he will ..be ¦ stronger in liis rule and less concerned for the welfare or fate of the Arabs who op¬ posed his rule. The average man in the street-often found' sitting in a cafe' drinking coffee and listening to a radio-noted the long history of anti-Jordanian activities in the West Bank during the 20 years that Amman ruled the area. • If the guerrillas win, as seems unlikely now, these ' Arabs reason that, terrorist activities in the occupied lands will be increased and this will mean heavier and more direct Israeli efforts to stop the commandos. Their lives now, while not to their liking. politically, involves very, little direct Israeli intervention.
But the uncertainty Oyer the fiituire hasn't st6p{>ed the West Bank Arabs from making every effort to help the injured in the civil war. llie. Arabs welcomed an offer by Israeli medical authorities.to treat women, - children and non-combatant men wounded in the fighting brought to Israeli hospitals^ A delegation of area doctors nd nurses was prepared to
ter   Jordan   to   aid   the
'ounded  and   bring   back
\ jhjured noncombatants once
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Marvin Glassman EleaedUJFCPres.
Stem New Supreme Court ludge
WhenfLeonard J. Stem was appointed to the supreme Court of Ohio last week, it marked a npw era in the history of Jewish life^in the State. It revealed that attitudes in the political arena have indeed changed for the bettei* in relationship to;the individual, be he a Jew, Catholic, or Negro. \; i , ,
Judge Stern has served the poUnfy as Judge of the Common Pleas Court as AvbUras Judge of the Court of Appeals with distihctibh, and iri hi^ iifeivhigh offlcp wCi arecbrif ident he will bring honor to Oliip Jewry. He has indeeii giiarddl Well the trust confideditp his caro, thajt; of a dedicated public servant and jleyotc;d member of the Jewish faith, all of which have shed lustre upon him, Jiis family and the Jewish community. 'We congratulate Judge Stern upon the high honor bestowed upoQ him and wishvliim good health and happiritess for many years'to come.       V
Marvin L, Glassman, prominent. local business ihan, was elected President of the United Jewish Fund and Council, at the annual meeting held last Sunday at the Winding Hollow Country Club. Elected to serve with Mr. Glassman were the following officers: Vice Presidents, Sidney I. Blatt, William L. G^'k and Nor¬ man Meizlish^Treasurer, Samuel . M. \ Melton; Secretary Jack S. Resler, and Associate Treasurer, Morris L; Mattlin.        ,.    /
Guest speaker was Rsibbi Daniel Jeremy Silver of The TempleV Cleveland, Ohio. Rabbi Silver spoke -in a dynamic manner of, tlie; challenges and opportunities that   face   Jewish   com-
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the problems of pur Youth, especially at the College level, to raise-the standard of Jewish values; 3, Political action, to meet social ¦problems affecting the entire ^community, as well as specific   legitimate  Jeyirish
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ahead, and of the priorities i needs   vis-a-vis. Me, Arab'
which should guide the UJFC t ipropaganda, ajiM, the need
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and other federations throughout the country irt the 1970's. He; listed the following four priorities as of paramount concern and immediacy: 1, the Survival of Israel; 2, a reappraisal of and  rapproachement   with
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