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: 2L\\# Serv'nfl Columbus and Central Ohio Jewish Community for Over SO V«ar» ^7A\K LI BRAKY; OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1 982 VELMr, AVE. COI,3, 0, 43211 • E'XCH VOL.55 N0.4G NOVEMBER 10.1977 - CHESHVAN 29 Carter: Now May Be Best Chance For Peace Cois. Women Visit Washington Forty Columbus women spent Wednesday, Nov. 2 in • Washington, D.C. as part of an all-day mission on be¬ half of the 1978 United Jewish Fund Campaign. Pic¬ tured above is Mrs. Millard Cummins, chairwoman of the day, with Congressman Samuel Devine. The trip is detailed in a story on the Federation page of this week's paper. If 'Gifts Of Love'Dinner To Star Sonny Ghitman & Boy's Home Sonny Ghitman, local teacher of Hebrew and Israeli songs will be the high¬ lighted entertainer at the' B'nai B'rith Women's "Gifts of Love" dinner to be held Tuesday, Nov. 15at7p.m. at the Jewish Center, 1125 Col¬ lege Ave. Other entertainment will be a skit honoring the women who contribute to the Chil¬ dren's Home in Israel. This special presentation will be given by members of Colum¬ bus B'nai B'rith Women. Ruth Flesh, senior case¬ worker, at the Children's. Home in Israel will be the guest speaker for the eve¬ ning. She is currently travel¬ ling in the. United States, speaking to groups about the Children's Home, which is totally funded by B'nai B'rith Women in the United States and Canada. This Menorah Evening is the first event specifically planned to raise funds for the Children's Home, which houses 70 troubled boys ages 8 through 14. As the only pri¬ vately established institution of its kind for this age group in Israel, the home attracts experts in t mental, health from all over- the country.- Marcia Sigall and Barbara. Greenberg are serving as chairwomen of the evening. The annual B'nai B'rith .Women Ad Book, a calendar- cookbook, will be distributed at this event. Reservations can be made by calling Barbara Levin, 6484 . Borr Ave., Reynolds¬ burg, 861-8134. ' Glassman To Head CRC Marvin L. Glassman, a past-president of the Colum¬ bus Jewish Federation, has been appointed chairman of the Community Relations Committee (CRC) of the Columbus Jewish Federa¬ tion, succeeding J. Maynard Kaplan,'who served as CRC chairman for the-past three years. Glassman, president, ,of United .Transportation, Inc. has been a leader of the Columbus Jewish commun¬ ity and has served the Co¬ lumbus Jewish Fedej-ation, The Jewish Center and vir¬ tually all Columbus agencies with distinction.,- - The first winner of the Therese Stern Kahn Young Leadership Award, in I960,'' .Marvin L. Glassman (Copyright 1977, JTA. Inc.) By Joseph Polakoff WASHINGTON, (JTA) - President Carter Nov. 2 reaf¬ firmed America's friendship and security commitments for I. rael and, invoking the Prophet Micah's cry for peace, appealed to some 800 leaders of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) ; gathered here fro five continents for "both vision and realism" to help end the Arab-Israeli conflict! Without materially alter¬ ing the peace formulas that have aroused concern and anger from Israel and its supporters, the President emphasized in an address, that "we may be facing now the best opportunity ■ for a permanent Middle East peace settlement in our life¬ time" and "we must not let it slip away." Carter warned. "As difficult as peace through negotiations will be • in the Middle East, the alter¬ natives of stalemate and. conilict is infinitely worse " Interpretation and reac¬ tion varied widely-among those interviewed by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency immediately following .the - address. Some were inclined , to see the President's main thrust as directed towards Senate Republican Minority Leader Howard Baker ol Tennessee, who had told the WJC the day before that the Carter Administration is playing "Russian roulette" withlsrae. Some Jewish communal leaders mainly thought it re¬ presented a challenge to them and saw only nuances of improvement in "trigger words" such as the West Bank settlements and "legitimate rights" ol Palestinians that the Presi¬ dent reiterated in his Ad¬ dress. "This.speech does not change the basic situation," a well-placed Jewish leader observed. "If this "was in¬ tended to change our atti¬ tude. It won't have that ei- fect." One highly respected ob¬ server saw the President trying to correct "the bad Glassman went on to play a major leadership role in the Columbus Jewish Federa¬ tion. Serving as chairman of ''-i. (CONTINUED ON PA6E 5) feeling that has been created" by his policy. In this connection, he noted the President's emphasis on continued support of Israel and his "preference" against a Palestinian state. "However." his observer added, "his use again of legitimate rights can create misconceptions in the Arab mind and thus present diffi¬ culties on the road to peace. . On the other ha'.d. the Presi¬ dent's use of milder phrasing about Israeli settlements by emphasizing 'civilian' and not calling.them 'obstalces to peace' is an improve-, ment." In his address, Carter listed the three key issues in Mideast diplomacy on the establishment of effective security measures, couples to Israeli withdrawal Irom occupied territories and agreement on final, secure and recognized borders: the normalization of political, economic and cultural rela¬ tions between Israel and the Arabs, and a resolution of the Palestinian problem. Regarding the Palestinian problem. Carter spoke of the (CONTINUED ON PAGE 8) Seier Torah Given To Carter By Joseph Polakoff WASHINGTON. (JTA) - President Carter Nov.'2 accepted a 14th Century Sefer Torah from the World Jewish Congress and solemnly promised to place it in the White House where he will observe it daily and be a constant reminder to him of the sentiment of its givers. TheSefcr Torah, adorned with bright red velvel lair¬ ing the traditional symbols in gold embroidery, was presented to him by Nahum Goltlmann. retiring WJC president, who stressed- "Wc live by il.s precepls <m<l we die for it. and we survive by it Take il, I hope, lo I hi- White House as a constant reminder ol our prayers lor justice and peace." The presentation came alter the President"* address and he received it amid an enthusiastic standing ova¬ tion. Prior to his address, he was presented with the Nahum Goldmann Medal by Philip Klutznick who said it was being'given lor "your deep-sealed commitment to human rights." 'A Great Jewish Scholar' Nov. 16 Community Rally To Feature Chief Rabbi Moses Rosen Of Rumania Chiet Rabbi Moses Rosen of Rumania will address.the ' entire Jewish community in a rally to be held at Agudas Achim Synagogue on Wed¬ nesday evening, Nov. 16, it was announced today by Rabbi Samuel W. Ruben¬ stein. rabbi of Agudas Achim and chairman of the rally. Jointly sponsored by the Columbus Jewish Federa¬ tion and the Columbus Board of Rabbis,, the rally will pro¬ vide an opportunity for the Columbus community to hear one of the most, distin¬ guished Jewish statesman and scholars in the world today. "I am thrilled," said Rabbi Rubenstein. "that I .will have the opportunity lo introduce from our pulpit Rabbi Moses Rosen, a great Jewish scholar and a man who has been a leader of his people. I urged that the en¬ tire Jewish community make every effort to attend this truly unique event." Rabbi Sheldon Switkin, of EARLY DEADLINES! The Chronicle office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holi¬ day. All news copy for the November 24 issue must be in our office no later than: 12 NOON, THURSDAY, NOV. 17 Advertising deadline for the November 24 issue will be: 12 NOON, FRIDAY, NOV. 18 All news copy for the Dec. 1 issue^must be in our office no later than: 10 A.M., WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23. Advertising copy for the Dec. 1 issue will be ac- cepted until noon, Monday, Nov, 28. Chief Hanoi Moses itosen Congregation Tifereth Israel, speaking as vice- president of the Columbus Board of Rabbis, urged all community activities be suspended on the evening of Nov. 16. "There are so few occasions when a man of world-renowned stature like Rabbi Moses Rosen is avail¬ able to address the Jewish community of Columbus," said Rabbi Switkin, "that "it is imperative that we make every effort to show him an outpouring of the entire Jew¬ ish community. The Colum¬ bus' Board of Rabbis has urged participation by the entire community, along with friends in the non-Jew¬ ish community in this highly significant event." Rabbi Rosen, born in 1912 in Moinesti, Rumania, was the son of the well-known Geon Avraham Leib Rosen, who was rabbi for almost 60 years in different communi¬ ties in Rumania. Chjef Rabbi Rosen is a member Of one of the most illustrious rabbini¬ cal families: he traces his ancestry back to Naharal of Prague. Tosafor loin-Tov. M;ihai';ih;tl and even K.ishi. ' In addition lo a vast Tal- mudic education. Dr Rosen has ii <lcgrcc in law Irom Buearcst University. He was ..warded his rabbinical diploma before Hie Second World War by Rumania's most renowned rabbis. I le was chosen < 'hjef Rabbi in HM8 by (he Congress of liahhis and the communities of Rumania.Uc also is presi¬ dent of, lhc! Federation of Jewish Communities in Rumania, to which all the 70 oommunilics of I he count rv (CONTINUED ON PAGE I Jewish Book Store Comes To Columbus The Jewish Center's up¬ coming book fair wilt inaugurate a first for the local community, a Jewish Book Store. Shown above with some of the store's ex¬ tensive inventory is Caryn Palmer, book fair-co¬ ordinator. See the related story on the Center page of this week's Ohio Jewish Chronicle for further details. JL —t-"r—
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2L\\# Serv'nfl Columbus and Central Ohio Jewish Community for Over SO V«ar» ^7A\K
LI BRAKY; OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1 982 VELMr, AVE.
COI,3, 0, 43211 • E'XCH
VOL.55 N0.4G
NOVEMBER 10.1977 - CHESHVAN 29
Carter: Now May Be Best Chance For Peace
Cois. Women Visit Washington
Forty Columbus women spent Wednesday, Nov. 2 in •
Washington, D.C. as part of an all-day mission on be¬
half of the 1978 United Jewish Fund Campaign. Pic¬
tured above is Mrs. Millard Cummins, chairwoman of
the day, with Congressman Samuel Devine. The trip is
detailed in a story on the Federation page of this
week's paper.
If 'Gifts Of Love'Dinner To Star
Sonny Ghitman & Boy's Home
Sonny Ghitman, local
teacher of Hebrew and
Israeli songs will be the high¬
lighted entertainer at the'
B'nai B'rith Women's "Gifts
of Love" dinner to be held
Tuesday, Nov. 15at7p.m. at
the Jewish Center, 1125 Col¬
lege Ave.
Other entertainment will
be a skit honoring the women
who contribute to the Chil¬
dren's Home in Israel. This
special presentation will be
given by members of Colum¬
bus B'nai B'rith Women.
Ruth Flesh, senior case¬
worker, at the Children's.
Home in Israel will be the
guest speaker for the eve¬
ning. She is currently travel¬
ling in the. United States,
speaking to groups about the
Children's Home, which is
totally funded by B'nai
B'rith Women in the United
States and Canada.
This Menorah Evening is
the first event specifically
planned to raise funds for the
Children's Home, which
houses 70 troubled boys ages
8 through 14. As the only pri¬
vately established institution
of its kind for this age group
in Israel, the home attracts
experts in t mental, health
from all over- the country.-
Marcia Sigall and Barbara.
Greenberg are serving as
chairwomen of the evening.
The annual B'nai B'rith
.Women Ad Book, a calendar-
cookbook, will be distributed
at this event.
Reservations can be made
by calling Barbara Levin,
6484 . Borr Ave., Reynolds¬
burg, 861-8134. '
Glassman To Head CRC
Marvin L. Glassman, a
past-president of the Colum¬
bus Jewish Federation, has
been appointed chairman of
the Community Relations
Committee (CRC) of the
Columbus Jewish Federa¬
tion, succeeding J. Maynard
Kaplan,'who served as CRC
chairman for the-past three
years. Glassman, president,
,of United .Transportation,
Inc. has been a leader of the
Columbus Jewish commun¬
ity and has served the Co¬
lumbus Jewish Fedej-ation,
The Jewish Center and vir¬
tually all Columbus agencies
with distinction.,-
- The first winner of the
Therese Stern Kahn Young
Leadership Award, in I960,''
.Marvin L. Glassman
(Copyright 1977, JTA. Inc.)
By Joseph Polakoff
WASHINGTON, (JTA) -
President Carter Nov. 2 reaf¬
firmed America's friendship
and security commitments
for I. rael and, invoking the
Prophet Micah's cry for
peace, appealed to some 800
leaders of the World Jewish
Congress (WJC) ; gathered
here fro five continents for
"both vision and realism" to
help end the Arab-Israeli
conflict!
Without materially alter¬
ing the peace formulas that
have aroused concern and
anger from Israel and its
supporters, the President
emphasized in an address,
that "we may be facing now
the best opportunity ■ for a
permanent Middle East
peace settlement in our life¬
time" and "we must not let it
slip away." Carter warned.
"As difficult as peace
through negotiations will be •
in the Middle East, the alter¬
natives of stalemate and.
conilict is infinitely worse "
Interpretation and reac¬
tion varied widely-among
those interviewed by the
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
immediately following .the -
address. Some were inclined
, to see the President's main
thrust as directed towards
Senate Republican Minority
Leader Howard Baker ol
Tennessee, who had told the
WJC the day before that the
Carter Administration is
playing "Russian roulette"
withlsrae.
Some Jewish communal
leaders mainly thought it re¬
presented a challenge to
them and saw only nuances
of improvement in "trigger
words" such as the West
Bank settlements and
"legitimate rights" ol
Palestinians that the Presi¬
dent reiterated in his Ad¬
dress. "This.speech does not
change the basic situation,"
a well-placed Jewish leader
observed. "If this "was in¬
tended to change our atti¬
tude. It won't have that ei-
fect."
One highly respected ob¬
server saw the President
trying to correct "the bad
Glassman went on to play a
major leadership role in the
Columbus Jewish Federa¬
tion. Serving as chairman of
''-i. (CONTINUED ON PA6E 5)
feeling that has been
created" by his policy. In
this connection, he noted the
President's emphasis on
continued support of Israel
and his "preference"
against a Palestinian state.
"However." his observer
added, "his use again of
legitimate rights can create
misconceptions in the Arab
mind and thus present diffi¬
culties on the road to peace. .
On the other ha'.d. the Presi¬
dent's use of milder phrasing
about Israeli settlements by
emphasizing 'civilian' and
not calling.them 'obstalces
to peace' is an improve-,
ment."
In his address, Carter
listed the three key issues in
Mideast diplomacy on the
establishment of effective
security measures, couples
to Israeli withdrawal Irom
occupied territories and
agreement on final, secure
and recognized borders: the
normalization of political,
economic and cultural rela¬
tions between Israel and the
Arabs, and a resolution of
the Palestinian problem.
Regarding the Palestinian
problem. Carter spoke of the
(CONTINUED ON PAGE 8)
Seier Torah Given To Carter
By Joseph Polakoff
WASHINGTON. (JTA) - President Carter Nov.'2
accepted a 14th Century Sefer Torah from the World
Jewish Congress and solemnly promised to place it in
the White House where he will observe it daily and be a
constant reminder to him of the sentiment of its givers.
TheSefcr Torah, adorned with bright red velvel lair¬
ing the traditional symbols in gold embroidery, was
presented to him by Nahum Goltlmann. retiring WJC
president, who stressed- "Wc live by il.s precepls |
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