The Canadian Jewish News, May 25, 1973-Page 9
Institutions cited as vital link between (^axia,Is^^
By CHARLES LAZARUS MONTREAL-
One of the most significant aspects of Israel's^25th anniversary for the Canadian Jewish community, has been the visibility and viability of three institutions linking Canada and the young state.
In order of seniority, they are:
The Jewish National Fund; the Hebrew University in Jerusalem; and the Israel,Bond Organization.
Between these three prestigious organizations going back to the early part of thie century, there is 142' years of service dedicated to improving the quality of life and opportunities for the individual — causes which only in recent years haive hegw to dominate the lifeblood of older. Western states.
The Jewish National Fund, established in 1901 when thie first wave of immigrants came to the then Palestine to escape theanti-Semitic persecution of Czarist Russia and -Poland—this was known as the first "aliyah" which meant "to go up..." —has as its basic purpose the redemption of land through tree planting, and the conversation of soil.
The Hebrew University came to life in 1925 on Mount Scopus, in the heart of what was, until the Six Day War of li967, Jordanian-held Jerusalem.
The Israel Bond organization was established in 1951 in the United States'—three years after the proclamation of the new state—and in 1952 in Canada, for the purpose of separating gift dollars from loan dollars. Israel Bonds' program is essentially designed to accommodate the impressive industrial potential and human needs, through the sale of bonds.
There are other important and prestigious Israeli institutions given active support in Canada, such as the Tel Aviv, Technion and Bar-Ilan universities, or the Histadriit
which is the all-embr&cing Israel Labor Federation; biit the Jewish National Fundi, Hebrew University and Israel Bonds perhaps best cover the fullest gamut of involvement on the part of Canadian Jews, in the dramatic development and health of Israel.
The latter three institutions can also take pride in the link with Is-' rael that is symbolically Judaic:
—Jewish National Fund, besides having laid down for itself the basic principles of ecology 72 years ago, also follows the important dictum of Judaism that encourages productivity and eschews waste and fallow-ness.
—Hebrew University, of course, is an almost natural outgrowth of Judaism's preoccupation of Torah learning and, indeed, Jews are known for this reason as the "People of the Book."
—Israel Bonds, in a sense, reflects the traditionally Jewish humanist view of faith in the human' potential, its loan dollars having virtually and metaphorically made the "desert bloom" in the creation of ports, industries, oil pipelines, highways, housing, desalination plants—and assisting in the integration of immigrants from the Soviet Union.
The Jewish National Fund, according to Bernard M. Bloomfield, the national chairman "is particu-lary proud in the creation of a Canadian presence in Israel in such projects as the Canada Forest and the Canada Park. ,
"The former, created to honor Canada's Centennial is perhaps the largest of this kind of tribute. The objective is the planting of 1,000,000 trees, the park entrance featuring a map of Canada, the plaques of each of the 10 provinces above which fly the provincial flags.
"Canada Park, midway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, is to cover
7,500 acres and indeed projects the credo ofJ Israel's redeemed soul through redeemed soil."
One of the "most exciting features" of the Hebrew' University program, according to Edward Win-ant, chairman of the Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University's Montreal chapter* is the "last chance" experiment, which has proved so successful, in the "bringing young men and women without formal education credentials* particularly those of Sephardic origin from North Africa and other Middle East countries, to the academic point where, they can enter the universities."
Winant, reporting on the Canadian program to provide scholarships for /•last chance" candidates who are educationally deprived, says "the student's first year is spent in the Hebrew University's Centre for Pre-academic Studies, which in the current academic year has an enrolment of 1,000."
The involvement by Montrealers, according to David Granofsky, general chairman of the Montreal Committee for Israel Bonds, since the program was launched in the early 1950s, has accounted for the sale of some $58 million in bonds, and the 1973 Montreal objective is $12 million as part of the $360 million world goal.
This year's Israel Bond target for all of Canada, says Henry Blatt, national chairman, is 10 per cent of the global goal.
Further spotlighting the Canadian profile in Israel, will be the annual dinner of the Hebrew University's Montreal chapter, June 3 at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel.
The guest of honor, in tribute to Israel's 25th anniversary, will be Abraham Harmon — first consul-general in Montreal; first ambassador to Washington; and now, president of the Hebrew University.
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New cantor to make debut at annual concert
By ROCHELLE CARR TORONTO-
Cantor Louis G. Danto will make his debut in Toronto as the new cantor of the Beth Emetb Bais Yehuda Synagogue at the seventh Annual Ezra and Kadima Concert oh May 30th at 8:15 p.m.
Bom in Poland, Cantor Dantp began his singing career as a child alto soloijit iiLjhe compainy of such men as Jacob Berman and David Moshe Steinberg. He continued to study music despite
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A golf tournament will be held this Saturday at Oak-dale Golf and Country Club to help Maccabiah Games se^ lectors choose Canadian representatives.
Ruby Ricbman, chairman of the games selection committee, said the final choice of the six-member team will probably be made June 2 and 3. The games will be held July 9-19 in Israel.
The tournament was organized following complaints from some golfers about team selection methods. Se-' lection will be made on the basis of this weekend's tournament, one held last October plus the competitor's overall record.
Entry is limited to Ontario golfers with a handicap of five or less.
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In the event of inclement weather on May 27, walkers are asked to tune in the following radio stations for information: CBL, CFRB, "CHFI. CHIN, CHUM. CKEY for the 7, 7:30 and 8 a.m. newscasts.
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(See walkathon route map on page U.)
being uprooted several times during the Second World War. After the war, around the age of n, he arrived in Italy. In Rome, he won a scholarship, which enabled him to. ;cOfltiffue^ to pursue his musical studies.
In 1950, he came to the United States. There he pursued bis musical career and expanded his knowledge of Chazanic music. From 1955 to 1967 he.served as Cbazan at the Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach, New York.
In addition to bis Chazanic career, Danto has thrilled concert audiences in North America and Europe with his lyric tenor voice. One of the outstanding highlights of his career was his recital in Moscow several years ago, before an audience that included the late Chief Rabbi of Moscow, Yehuda LeibLe-
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The Erra School—providing Hebrew and religious education for children with. learning, handicaps; the Kadima Stchtjol—providing religious instruction for mentally retarded young people and ' Kadima Centre — a recreational-and isocial 'program for young people are all sponsored by the Beth^meth Bais Yehuda Synagogue.
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