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■is "8 ^J[\\// Serving Columbus and Central Ohio Jewish Community tor Over 60 Years \JI\\ Ob i o H i s-fc. „ Soc i e'fc y L. J. br*. ■I'^BG Velroa Ave. Cc>:i. umbus>„ Ohio ®® 43Si1 COWP VOL.68 NO. 6 FEBRUARY 8,1990-SHEVAT 13, 5750 Devoted to American ' and Jewish Ideals. Bush Champions Sectarian Child Care And Voluntary Prayer In The Schools Gathered for the Founders' Sabbath at Temple Israel Jan. 26 and 27 were, (1. to r.) Rabbi Gary A. Huber, Cantor Vicki L. Axe, Rabbi Bradley N. Bleefeld, guest speaker Arthur Grant, Rabbi Steven W. Engel and Rabbi Howard L. Apothaker. * Joint Service Marks Founders' Sabbath Founders' Sabbath, a major highlight in the annual calendar of the Columbus Reform Jewish community, was observed during the weekend of Jan. 26 and 27. Members of Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation Beth Tikvah and Temple Israel joined together at Tem- ' 'pleJsraeFforKabbalat Shab—>. bat services led by Rabbi ' Howard L. Apothaker, Rabbi Gary A. Huber, Rabbi Bradley N. Bleefeld, Rabbi Steven W. Engel, Rabbi Jerome D. Folkman and Cantor Vicki L. Axe. Seated on the bima were Rita Cohen, president of Temple Israel, JoAnne Grossman, president of Congregation Beth Shalom and Jack Schwarz, vice president of Congregation Beth Tikvah. Guest speaker for the evening was Arthur Grant, director of Program and Regions for the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. He spoke about the responsibility of synagogues , in the 1990s, Grant suggested that in this decade synagogues must be devoted to five endeavors, "regaining the home comfort of earlier generations, caring about individuals, creating new organizational models, reach- ing towards a vision, and increasing the religious experience through spirituality." Founders' Sabbath continued in the morning with breakfast, worshipand study with Grant sharing his wisdom on the current state of synagogue, life and ways to use new organizational models and creative programming to bring congregants with vision towards CONTINUED ON PAGE U By Howard Rosenberg WASHINGTON, (JTA) — President Bush vowed last week to oppose child-care legislation that prevents parents receiving federal funds from enrolling their children in sectarian programs. . 7 I . "I will not see the option of religious-based child care eliminated or restricted," Bush said in a speech to 3,200 people at the 47th annual convention of National Reli-i gious Broadcasters. Bush, who has spoken to the largely Evangelical group three times previously, reiterated several of his longstanding positions on such issues as school prayer and abortion. "There is no denying that America is a religious nation," Bush said. "While God can live without man, man cannot live without God. "i Last year, both houses' of AFSI Sponsors Kahane Speech Feb. 21 Rabbi Meir Kahane will speak at the Hilton Inn East on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 8 p.m. The speech is sponsored by the Columbus chapter of Americans For A Safe Israel (AFSI), an umbrella organization for Americans who support Israel's claim to Judea, Samaria, Gaza and Jerusalem. Since his election to the Knesset in 1984, Rabbi Kahane has become the most controversial figure in Israeli politics. Kahane advocates the transfer of Israel's Arab population, arguing that that course is perfer- able to the alternatives of continued violence or the threat of Israel's destruction. He also calls for instituting traditional Jewish law in governing all aspects of Israeli society. The rabbi's fiery oratory and provocative ideas have attracted intense support arid Strong condemnation from Jews around the world. Kahane, 58, was born in Brooklyn, to Rabbi and Mrs. Yehezkel Shraga Kahane. His family were followers of the Zionist Revisionist leader, Ze'ev Jabotinsky, who stayed at their home on visits to New York. Active in the Betar Zionist youth movement, Kahane led his first demonstration at the age of 15, when he was arrested for throwing rocks at . the limousine of the British Foreign Minister Ernest Bevin. The rabbi received his smicha after graduating from the Mirrer Yeshiva. Kahane also received both an LLB degree from New York University Law School and a degree in international law. In 1968, Kahane founded ■'. the militant Jewish Defense League (JDL) and was instrumental in building the Free Soviet' Je'wr/ Move-' ment. While incarcerated for 11 months in Allenwood prison, Kahane established the right of Jewish inmates to kosher food in the landmark case Kahane v. Carl- ■son. Kahane's published works include "Uncomfortable Questions for Comfortable Jews," "Never sAgain," "Listen World, Listen Jew," and "They Must Go." He also publishes a monthly magazine, writes a weekly column and "The Jewish Press," chairs Israel's Kach Party and serves as Rosh Ha Yeshiva at Yeshivat Ha'Raayon Ha'Yehudi in Jerusalem. Tickets to the Feb. 21 speech are available from members of AFSI for $5; Space permitting, tickets will also be available at the door, or by calling 866-8344. Congress gave initial approval to child-care legislation. But it was scrapped by lawmakers late in the session, along with a proposed cut in the capital gains tax. Both versions of the bill would have allowed federal funds to be used for religious-based child-care programs, which pleased Orthodox Jewish groups but disturbed most other Jewish organizations. Bush told the broadcasters that he wants to "ensure that parents, not bureaucrats, are the ones who decide how to care for these children." Bush has previously said he wants parents seeking child-care services to receive tax credits and has threatened to veto legislation that does not follow-that approach. On other church-state issues, the president said he continues to support "a belief held by the overwhelming majority of Americans, the right to voluntary school prayer." He added that he supports a constitutional amendment restoring voluntary prayer. "We need the faith of our fathers back in our schools," Bush said. Bush did not discuss another church-state concern of Jewish groups, that of the use of school grounds after the school day by religious groups. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in a case originally brought by a Nebraska high-school student that may decide the constitutionality of such activity, referred to as "equal access" to school premises. On abortion, Bush said, "I support the sanctity of life." He added that he supports policies that "encourage adoption, not abortion." On the separation between church and state, Bush said that since its founding, "America has endorsed, properly so, the separation of church and state, and it has also shown how religion CONTINUED ON PAGE 1* daman To Elana Hadassah Elana Hadassah will hold its annual Jewish National Fund luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Beth Shalom, 3100 E. Broad St., at noon. The speaker will be Elizabeth Claman, WSYX anchor/reporter, whose topic will be "The Representation of Jews in the Media." "You've seen her on the air, now you will have an opportunity to meet her in person," says Jerry Fine- berg. , Multi-talented Claman was born in Los Angeles, Calif. She received her B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and also has a degree from the Uni- versite De Paris, La Sor- bonne, France. She began, her career as a production Elizabeth Claman assistant for KCBS-TV in Los Angeles, where she worked her way up to field producer. Claman then became the youngest person in Los Angeles to win an Emmy. Award for her reporting. In 1987 she joined WSYX and has won critical acclaim for her reporting. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 HOLIDAY FEATURE Tu B'Shevat: The Meaning By Rabbi Bernard S. Raskas (©1990, JTA, Inc.) Tu B'Shevat is the name we use for the New Year of Trees, although its translation is simply 15th of Shevat, the date when it is believed that the sap begins to rise in the fruit trees of Israel. However, its real name in Hebrew - Rosh Hashanah L'ilanot - refers to trees and planting, an agricultural festival marking the date frojn which to count the age of a tree. This was used originally for reasons of the tithe in Temple times and also to indicate the maturation of fruit. The New Year of Trees is mentioned in the Mishnah as one of the four New Years. Trees occupy a central position in Jewish law and lore, beginning with a mention in the Bible during the story of creation. Trees are also associated with important biblical events, such as Abraham sitting under the oak of Mamre, and Moses having a vision of a bush that is burning and consumed- It is forbidden to destroy fruit trees and use them during a siege (Deuteronomy 20:19). The rabbis used this verse to develop the idea of "ba'al tashchit," meaning "You shall not destroy." It is interpreted as a general principle prohibiting vandalism and wanton destruction of any kind. Whole sections in the Talmud, deal with the proper and improper use of trees. For example, it it forbidden to plant trees within 25 cubits of a built-up area. Also, roots are carefully studied interims of relationship to soil,' when branches protrude into a neighbor's land, the value of a tree, etc. There is a whole series of blessings centered about trees to be recited on specific occasions. When the fruit of a tree is to be eaten, a blessing must be recited. On smelling fragrant woods or barks, there is an appropriate prayer. When one sees trees first blossoming, one should say "Blessed is God who has provided the world with everything and made creation that was good, so that people might take pleasure" (Berachot43). Indeed, the Torah itself is called "a tree of life." Legends, stories and parables Roots about trees fill volumes of pages in Jewish literature. But, perhaps the best known and most instructive is the tale of the old man who was seen planting a carob tree as the king rode by; "Old man," the king called out, "how old are you? "Seventy years, your majesty," the man replied. , "How many years will it take before that tree will bear fruits?" the king askea. CONTINUED ON PAGE M /. //,
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Full Text | ■is "8 ^J[\\// Serving Columbus and Central Ohio Jewish Community tor Over 60 Years \JI\\ Ob i o H i s-fc. „ Soc i e'fc y L. J. br*. ■I'^BG Velroa Ave. Cc>:i. umbus>„ Ohio ®® 43Si1 COWP VOL.68 NO. 6 FEBRUARY 8,1990-SHEVAT 13, 5750 Devoted to American ' and Jewish Ideals. Bush Champions Sectarian Child Care And Voluntary Prayer In The Schools Gathered for the Founders' Sabbath at Temple Israel Jan. 26 and 27 were, (1. to r.) Rabbi Gary A. Huber, Cantor Vicki L. Axe, Rabbi Bradley N. Bleefeld, guest speaker Arthur Grant, Rabbi Steven W. Engel and Rabbi Howard L. Apothaker. * Joint Service Marks Founders' Sabbath Founders' Sabbath, a major highlight in the annual calendar of the Columbus Reform Jewish community, was observed during the weekend of Jan. 26 and 27. Members of Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation Beth Tikvah and Temple Israel joined together at Tem- ' 'pleJsraeFforKabbalat Shab—>. bat services led by Rabbi ' Howard L. Apothaker, Rabbi Gary A. Huber, Rabbi Bradley N. Bleefeld, Rabbi Steven W. Engel, Rabbi Jerome D. Folkman and Cantor Vicki L. Axe. Seated on the bima were Rita Cohen, president of Temple Israel, JoAnne Grossman, president of Congregation Beth Shalom and Jack Schwarz, vice president of Congregation Beth Tikvah. Guest speaker for the evening was Arthur Grant, director of Program and Regions for the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. He spoke about the responsibility of synagogues , in the 1990s, Grant suggested that in this decade synagogues must be devoted to five endeavors, "regaining the home comfort of earlier generations, caring about individuals, creating new organizational models, reach- ing towards a vision, and increasing the religious experience through spirituality." Founders' Sabbath continued in the morning with breakfast, worshipand study with Grant sharing his wisdom on the current state of synagogue, life and ways to use new organizational models and creative programming to bring congregants with vision towards CONTINUED ON PAGE U By Howard Rosenberg WASHINGTON, (JTA) — President Bush vowed last week to oppose child-care legislation that prevents parents receiving federal funds from enrolling their children in sectarian programs. . 7 I . "I will not see the option of religious-based child care eliminated or restricted," Bush said in a speech to 3,200 people at the 47th annual convention of National Reli-i gious Broadcasters. Bush, who has spoken to the largely Evangelical group three times previously, reiterated several of his longstanding positions on such issues as school prayer and abortion. "There is no denying that America is a religious nation," Bush said. "While God can live without man, man cannot live without God. "i Last year, both houses' of AFSI Sponsors Kahane Speech Feb. 21 Rabbi Meir Kahane will speak at the Hilton Inn East on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 8 p.m. The speech is sponsored by the Columbus chapter of Americans For A Safe Israel (AFSI), an umbrella organization for Americans who support Israel's claim to Judea, Samaria, Gaza and Jerusalem. Since his election to the Knesset in 1984, Rabbi Kahane has become the most controversial figure in Israeli politics. Kahane advocates the transfer of Israel's Arab population, arguing that that course is perfer- able to the alternatives of continued violence or the threat of Israel's destruction. He also calls for instituting traditional Jewish law in governing all aspects of Israeli society. The rabbi's fiery oratory and provocative ideas have attracted intense support arid Strong condemnation from Jews around the world. Kahane, 58, was born in Brooklyn, to Rabbi and Mrs. Yehezkel Shraga Kahane. His family were followers of the Zionist Revisionist leader, Ze'ev Jabotinsky, who stayed at their home on visits to New York. Active in the Betar Zionist youth movement, Kahane led his first demonstration at the age of 15, when he was arrested for throwing rocks at . the limousine of the British Foreign Minister Ernest Bevin. The rabbi received his smicha after graduating from the Mirrer Yeshiva. Kahane also received both an LLB degree from New York University Law School and a degree in international law. In 1968, Kahane founded ■'. the militant Jewish Defense League (JDL) and was instrumental in building the Free Soviet' Je'wr/ Move-' ment. While incarcerated for 11 months in Allenwood prison, Kahane established the right of Jewish inmates to kosher food in the landmark case Kahane v. Carl- ■son. Kahane's published works include "Uncomfortable Questions for Comfortable Jews," "Never sAgain," "Listen World, Listen Jew," and "They Must Go." He also publishes a monthly magazine, writes a weekly column and "The Jewish Press," chairs Israel's Kach Party and serves as Rosh Ha Yeshiva at Yeshivat Ha'Raayon Ha'Yehudi in Jerusalem. Tickets to the Feb. 21 speech are available from members of AFSI for $5; Space permitting, tickets will also be available at the door, or by calling 866-8344. Congress gave initial approval to child-care legislation. But it was scrapped by lawmakers late in the session, along with a proposed cut in the capital gains tax. Both versions of the bill would have allowed federal funds to be used for religious-based child-care programs, which pleased Orthodox Jewish groups but disturbed most other Jewish organizations. Bush told the broadcasters that he wants to "ensure that parents, not bureaucrats, are the ones who decide how to care for these children." Bush has previously said he wants parents seeking child-care services to receive tax credits and has threatened to veto legislation that does not follow-that approach. On other church-state issues, the president said he continues to support "a belief held by the overwhelming majority of Americans, the right to voluntary school prayer." He added that he supports a constitutional amendment restoring voluntary prayer. "We need the faith of our fathers back in our schools," Bush said. Bush did not discuss another church-state concern of Jewish groups, that of the use of school grounds after the school day by religious groups. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in a case originally brought by a Nebraska high-school student that may decide the constitutionality of such activity, referred to as "equal access" to school premises. On abortion, Bush said, "I support the sanctity of life." He added that he supports policies that "encourage adoption, not abortion." On the separation between church and state, Bush said that since its founding, "America has endorsed, properly so, the separation of church and state, and it has also shown how religion CONTINUED ON PAGE 1* daman To Elana Hadassah Elana Hadassah will hold its annual Jewish National Fund luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Beth Shalom, 3100 E. Broad St., at noon. The speaker will be Elizabeth Claman, WSYX anchor/reporter, whose topic will be "The Representation of Jews in the Media." "You've seen her on the air, now you will have an opportunity to meet her in person," says Jerry Fine- berg. , Multi-talented Claman was born in Los Angeles, Calif. She received her B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and also has a degree from the Uni- versite De Paris, La Sor- bonne, France. She began, her career as a production Elizabeth Claman assistant for KCBS-TV in Los Angeles, where she worked her way up to field producer. Claman then became the youngest person in Los Angeles to win an Emmy. Award for her reporting. In 1987 she joined WSYX and has won critical acclaim for her reporting. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 HOLIDAY FEATURE Tu B'Shevat: The Meaning By Rabbi Bernard S. Raskas (©1990, JTA, Inc.) Tu B'Shevat is the name we use for the New Year of Trees, although its translation is simply 15th of Shevat, the date when it is believed that the sap begins to rise in the fruit trees of Israel. However, its real name in Hebrew - Rosh Hashanah L'ilanot - refers to trees and planting, an agricultural festival marking the date frojn which to count the age of a tree. This was used originally for reasons of the tithe in Temple times and also to indicate the maturation of fruit. The New Year of Trees is mentioned in the Mishnah as one of the four New Years. Trees occupy a central position in Jewish law and lore, beginning with a mention in the Bible during the story of creation. Trees are also associated with important biblical events, such as Abraham sitting under the oak of Mamre, and Moses having a vision of a bush that is burning and consumed- It is forbidden to destroy fruit trees and use them during a siege (Deuteronomy 20:19). The rabbis used this verse to develop the idea of "ba'al tashchit," meaning "You shall not destroy." It is interpreted as a general principle prohibiting vandalism and wanton destruction of any kind. Whole sections in the Talmud, deal with the proper and improper use of trees. For example, it it forbidden to plant trees within 25 cubits of a built-up area. Also, roots are carefully studied interims of relationship to soil,' when branches protrude into a neighbor's land, the value of a tree, etc. There is a whole series of blessings centered about trees to be recited on specific occasions. When the fruit of a tree is to be eaten, a blessing must be recited. On smelling fragrant woods or barks, there is an appropriate prayer. When one sees trees first blossoming, one should say "Blessed is God who has provided the world with everything and made creation that was good, so that people might take pleasure" (Berachot43). Indeed, the Torah itself is called "a tree of life." Legends, stories and parables Roots about trees fill volumes of pages in Jewish literature. But, perhaps the best known and most instructive is the tale of the old man who was seen planting a carob tree as the king rode by; "Old man," the king called out, "how old are you? "Seventy years, your majesty," the man replied. , "How many years will it take before that tree will bear fruits?" the king askea. CONTINUED ON PAGE M /. //, |
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