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Serving Columbus and Central Ohio Jewish Community for Over 60 Years -An5AHY' 0HJ0 HiSTOfircAL soc<Usr{ VELM/. AVE, VOL. 65 NO. 54 DECEMBER 31,1987-TEVET10 iPOW.o;. 43P.T1 Devoted to American and Jewish Ideals. OCH Barbados Synagogue Site Of Conference BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (JTA) — Sabbath eve services were held for the first time in more than 100 years in the synagogue of Congregation Nidhei Israel here Dec. 18, the World Jewish Congress reported. They marked the opening of the four-day biennial conference of the Commonwealth Jewish Council and the reconsecreation of what is possibly the oldest Jewish house of worship in the Western hemisphere. ".":■' Rabbi Israel Singer, secretary general of the World Jewish Congress, officiated at the rededication and Prime Minster Erskine Sandiford of Barbados was the honored guest. The Commonwealth Jewish Council represents Jewish communities in 24 countries of the British Commonwealth. Its president, Gre- ville Janner, a Labor member of the British Parliament, formally opened a special exhibition of the history of "Jewish settlement in the Carribbean" at the Barbados Museum, under the auspices of the- AiBarbadan government. There are about 27 Jewish families in this island nation . of a quarter million. Jews arrived here shortly after the first British settlement in 1627. Congregation Nidhei Israel was founded in 1654. The synagogue was partly destroyed by a hurricane in 1831. It is now undergoing restoration, expected to be completed late next year. The 110 delegates and ob-' servers at the conference included representatives from Jewish communities in such Third World countries as India and Zambia Resolutions adopted at the gathering include a strong condemnation of apartheid and a call to bring to justice Nazi war criminals at large and living in Commonwealth countries. Behind The Headlines Problems Posed By Gaza Have No Easy Solutions ja. "The Pride of the Brotherhood" awardees to be honored by the Agudas Achim Brotherhood on Feb. 7 are (1. to r.) Leo Turner, Edwin Solomon, Eli Levison, and Irving Gertner. Agudas Achim Brotherhood To Honor Four Members synagogue office, 237-2747. The congregation and community are invited to participate in the Sabbath Services and Kiddush. The Agudas Achim Brotherhood will honor members Irving M. Gertner; Eli Levison, Edwin Solomon and Leo Turner on Feb. 6 and 7 at their second "Pride "' of the Brotherhood" Weekend, announced Steve Shkolnik, chairman. On Saturday, Feb. 6, the congregation will observe i the second annual "Pride of > the Brotherhood" Shabbat. The Brotherhood will co- sponsor the Kiddush in honor of their awardees, who have been selected for their service to Brotherhood. A "Pride of the Brotherhood" dinner will be held Sunday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. in the Silberstein Social Hall, noted Shkolnik. Serving as members . of the Planning Committee are Jerry Acks, member at large; Garry Beim, food; Sandy Lichtenstein, flowers and dinner arrangements; Ken Palestrant, tickets and reservations, and Robert Shapiro, immediate past chairman. Reservations are limited. Couvert for the full course prime rib dinner is $12.50 per person, $25 per couple. To ensure a place, contact Ken Palestrant at 231-4653 or the NEW YORK (JTA)-With at least 18 Palestinians killed in two weeks of rioting, world attention has converged on the Gaza Strip where most of the violent demonstrations and shootings have occurred. There appear to have been several factors involved in igniting the riots. A rumor spread that a traffic accident in which several Arabs were killed was a deliberate act of revenge for the Dec. 5 stabbing of an Israeli soldier, Shlomo Takal. The Palestine Liberation organization is believed to be behind many of the acts of anti-Israeli terror. Its intent appears to be to prove that despite setbacks at the Arab Jewish Center Expands Northside Programming 'Chronicle'To Move Jan, 11 To New, Expanded Facility On Monday, Jan. 11, the Ohio Jewish Chronicle will occupy its new, expanded facilities at 1600 Brice Rd. in Reynoldsburg, "We've outgrown our present facility," explained Pinsky Publishing President Milton J, Pinsky. " In addition to publishing the Chron- first office was opened at 232Vfe N. High St. From 1938 to 1959, the Chronicle was housed in a building at 35 E. Livingston Ave. The plant and offices then moved to 87 N. SixthSt. until 1969 when a move was made to 3540 E. Main. Since 1971, the Chronicle has been located ''If you live on the north side of Columbus and you want to be involved in the Jewish Center programs, you no longer have to travel exclusively to: the eastside. The Leo Yassenoff Jewish Center is bringing its programs to you! Recognizing that a significant number of Jewish families live in the northside, the Center is making participation in programs accessible and attractive," according to Rozanne Stern, co-ordinator for Northside Services. The Jewish Center's Northside Branch, which also houses its preschool / daycare program, has become a familiar sight on Bethel Raod. Many, but not all, of the Center's additional programs take place there. "We're basically a Center without walls," says Stern. "We'U find the right type of facility on the northside to house any program we offer. For example, this winter we have two marvelous swimming programs taking place at the Sheraton Inn North on Route 161 and Busch Boulevard," Stern also notes that if people are interested in activities like basketball or volleyball leagues, the Center has access to gyms in Dublin and Worthington. While several of the Cen- • chairs-the -Northside-Services Committee, notes that some of the programs listed in the Center's guide "Especially for the Northside" include a 'Fondue Party for Newcomers,' 'Art Lovers' Get-Together,' a Gallery Players' Caravan Theater Presentation at Congregation Beth Tikvah and Singles Folk Dancing at Hillel. Blank states, "We're really all one Jewish community and we'd like to make things a little more convenient for the part of us that lives north. We'll even provide transportation for the teens to our Saturday Nite Out and B'nai B'rith programs." For more information or to receive a guide about winter programs starting Jan. 10, call Stern at 231-2731. Contact Shari Tunick at 442-6662 for information about registering a child for the Jewish Center's northside pre- school/childcare, Kinderclub or parent-toddler programs. summit in Jordan and the PLO's low profile in Lebanon, the Palestinian organization can still control events. The Gaza Strip also has been the focus of an intense struggel between various idelogical factions, including a strong Islamic fundamentalist movement. The recent arrest by Israeli authorities of a leader of the Islamic Jihad organization in the territory may be another factor in the recent unrest. Gaza is one of the most densely populated- areas in the world. It is 40 miles long and from six to 14 miles Wide. Its 350 square miles are home to almost 650,000 Palestinian Arabs — representing almost one-eighth of the total Palestinian population — and 2,500 Jews. Refugees, who fled to the Strip in 1948, and their descendants make up more than half of the population; the others a?e origihalGazan Arabs. 7 Although the Strip was under Egyptian control from 1948 to 1967, residents never received Egyptian pasports. West Bank Arabs, who lived under Jordanian rule until 1967, routinely use Jordian- ian passports to travel to Arab Gulf states in search of employment, especially when oil prices are high. B*™* iiiiiii,|ii'Kiii|iiil','A|iiiiiiiinii.iiiiiiiiiiiii I'liHii V,V A .AA A- '• A-'- ''■ ''■' * f&ftfcfyMkf'»* a\ .;/. j*» w sf* y.« i icle, we produce numerous ,, at 2831 E. Main, just easj of periodicals, book titles and other publications. Business has grown to a point where we require more room." During its 65 years, the Chronicle has moved its offices many times. In 1922, Its Bexley. Each time the Chronicle has moved, facilities have been upgraded, Pinsky noted, adding that the new, spacious, well planned of- ' (CONTINUED ON PAGE 12) * * V v^* V *■ * *'i * *?'**'V|*' * ter's'more than 20" northside fej^it^^^y^^vl programs are geared toward young families, winter activities are also available for teens, adults and especially singles. Says Stern, "We are interested in creating opportunities for Jewish people ^o ^r^* socialize together.' Ruth Ann Blank, wtib iervi«M i#.A'« L, 1*. i-i' :.U 4*. This outlet for demographic and economic pressures is not available to Gazans. There are about 3,864 people per square mile in the Gaza Strip — a population density resembling Hong Kong's — as opposed to 426 people per square mile in the West Bank. Fayes Abu-Rah- ma, chairman of the local lawyers association, has said that the Strip is so crowded, "Soon we won't have where to bury our dead." Some 7,500 acres of the land in the Strip is state land controlled by Israel. The Jewish settlers in Gush Katif, a group of moshavim in the southern part of the Strip, live on state land. Despite Israeli rehabilitation efforts resulting in permanent housing for some 8,000 refugees, more than 170,000 are still crowded in to eight refugee districts. (The comparable figure for the "West Bankis'80,000.) Most of the recent fighting took place in and around refugee camps. Between 45,000 and 65,000 Gazans commute to work in Israel every day, but under Israeli law they must return to their homes in Gaza in the evening. The Strip's citrus- based economy has suffered (CONTINUED ON PAGE 11) A/ed tyea& 9n,Ou», mmmmmmimm eup As of Monday, January 11, the Ohio Jewish Chronicle Office will be located at 1600 Brice Rd. in Reynoldsburg. Mailing Address: P.O.Box 99 Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 Phone Number: 860-9060 May 1988 Be A Year Of Health, Happiness And Prosperity For All! Early Deadline Noon, Wednesday, Jan. 6 for Jan. 14 Issue M'
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Title | Ohio Jewish chronicle. (Columbus, Ohio), 1987-12-31 |
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Title | Ohio Jewish Chronicle. (Columbus, Ohio), 1987-12-31, page 01 |
Searchable Date | 1987-12-31 |
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Serving Columbus and Central Ohio Jewish Community for Over 60 Years
-An5AHY' 0HJ0 HiSTOfircAL soc |
Format | newspapers |
Date created | 2009-09-09 |