The Canadian Jewish News^Fnday, Augusn4, 1970-Page 3
In the Children's Underground Shelters, everyday life goes on.
That's How Ttiey Live. - This part of a tractor has become a memorial to four kibbutzniks of Ashdot Yaacov killed when their machine hit a mine.
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We came to Ashdot Yaacov - fifty of us - and were received with a warm and joyous welcome that touched our hearts. They were grateful that we had come to inquire after their welfare, to see what we could do to help. They were grateful that we were not deterred by the dangers and risks to
our personal safety. Only minutes before reaching the Kibbutz, all buses on the road were stopped by the sound of exploding shellfire nearby, but we continued our journey, never for one moment wavering in our purpose to reach our destination - the Kibbutz Ashdot Yaacov, situated on the border between Israel and Jordan which since the 1967 war has become one of the most frequent targets of missiles and gunfire from Arab terrorists.
NO PLACE FOR THEM TO ESCAPE
The settlement has already suffered heavy losses in life and property. For them the shooting, the bombing, the rocket-fire, the mines, are all part of the daily pattern. There is no place for them to escape to. For the Kibbutz is their home which they have built with their own hands through a lifetime of backbreaking toil and they did not abandon* it - not one person has left throughout the unceasing harrassment.
WE TOO MUST DO OUR SHARE
We were not strangers but rather old friends. And as friends they received us. They showed us the children's underground sleeping shelters where the young are put to bed every night; they showed us the special bunkers for adults who must take cover in times of bombings. They showed us the damaged buildings - the shattered dining hall. Not only were they left without a place to eat, but as the dining hall serves also as a central meeting place for all members of the Kibbutz, they felt the loss very keenly. Where can they turn for help to build another? Their resources are dwindling, their productivity declining because of the loss of working hours. Israel mobilizes manpower from other cities in the country to help the beleaguered kibbutzniks. We felt that we too must do our share.
Then and there we made a firm decision. We would become the patrons of Ashdot Yaacov. We would adopt Ashdot Yaacov. We would assume the responsibility and provide the funds for the rebuilding of their dining hall, which would be more than that - it would be a bombproof reinforced concrete and steel Communal Living Centre. Toronto has assisted already by presenting the Kibbutz with an ambulance and a fireproof Cultural Centre.
OUR APPEAL TO TORONTO JEWRY
As our visit came to an end and we were leaving to return to the safety and comfort of our homes in Toronto, we knew we would not rest until we had translated our decision into action. We whb are our^ selves mothers and fathers cannot forget the plight of those children herded into underground shelters because the enemy was aiming their rockets and shells at this village which is their home. And this is the oh ly life they know.
We are appealing to our fellow Jews in Toronto to participate in this act of assistance to the struggling Kibbutz Ashdot Yaacov. We know there are many appeals for Israel. This one is for a direct, almost personal gift to courageous, selfless men and women and children who are giving so much of themselves for I srael's honoucand defence, wh ich is also our defence. - — ^
WE WHO WERE THERE:
Mr. & Mrs. M. Langer
Mr. & Mrs. H. Mandelbaum
Mr. & Mrs. A. Mendrovski Rabbi & Mrs. David Monson Mr. M. Orlans Mr. & Mrs. A. Piatt Mr. & Mrs. 0. Posen Mrs. B. Rotman Mr. & Mrs. J. Simon Mr. & Mrs. J. Spivak Mr. & Mrs. F. Stein Mr. & Mrs, M. Swartz Mr. & Mrs. M. Torem Mr. & Mrs. B. Wagner
Mr. & Mrs. B. Adier Mr. & Mrs. M, Alspector Mr. & Mrs. I. Burns Mr. & Mrs. H. Cooper Mr. & Mrs. S. Cohen Mr. & Mrs. J. Egit Mr. & Mrs. LEisen Mrs. S. Flam
Mr. & Mrs. P. Frymerman Mr. & Mrs. B Goldglas Mrs. F. Goldenberg Mr. & Mrs. D. Green Mr. & Mrs. J. Greenbloom Mr. & Mrs. A. Grossman
Mr.A. Kirsh Mr. & Mrs. D. Zwqig
The drive for a Communal Living Centre for Ashdot Yaacov is being conducted by a Special Committee. Every contribution will bring us closer to achieving our goal. You can help by sending your contribution to:
Committee for Ashdot Yaacov 14 Viewmount Avenue Toronto 19. Ontario
* Make cheques payable to Ashdot Yaacov Projects
* Israel Bonds Acceptable
* All contributions are tax deductible.
-MEMORIALCORNER, ASHDOT YAACOV. - In Memory of the Fallen.
/I MtSSA6B FROM ALEX GROSSMAN
Dear Friend:
Last year we conducted a successjui campaign for Massuah and it was with an overwhelming sense of pride and gratification that I had the good fortune to witness the opening of the Massuah building in Israel last April. For me it was a privilege and an honour, in fact, an unforgettable moment in my life, to be among the five thousand participants who turned out to celebrate this important occasionon the Day of Commemoration for the six million victims and martyrs of the holocaust, -j '\ .
To/aU/of you in Toronto who have helped-^to bring this project to reality. I con-'\ vey the gratitude of all those thousands who
witnessed the moving opening ceremony of Massuah. •
But the needs of the^hourare great and new demands are made ^very moment. We visited Ashdot Yaacov ori the Jordanian border and what we saw and learned at firsthand of everyday life in a Kibbutz under fire, left us without a doubt in our minds as to what we must do now. We were stirred to the de^hsj)f our being by the urgency of the situ-a^ion. fhe Kibbutzniks showed us what heroism means. Not a single man, woman or child left the settlement in the three $ears ofcons^ tant danger. And we could do no less than helpthein meet theifeveryday needs, so that J they can continue the burdensome task of defending their borders, of repelling Israel's
enemies, of keeping Israel strong and secure.
i We knov> how we can help. There are tangible things for us to do. This means giving of our money, of our time and efforts. For the Kibbutz, our help means the difference between life and death for its inhabitants, safety or danger for its children, a high morale or fear and insecurity for its men and women.
It is my conviction that you will also be inspired as I have been to help in this project.
Alex E: Grossman Chairman
Toronto Ashdot Yaadov Committee
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ONTARIO ZIONISTS APPOINT OFFICERS
At a meeting of the new Inner Executive Board of the Federated Zionist Organization of Canada, Central Division, held recently under the chairmanship of Central Division president, Daniel Monson, the Board unanimously endorsed the appoint- • ment of Samuel Shainhouse as chairman of the Federa^ tion's Membership Drive for Central Division.
At the Cehtrial Division, FZOC, elections, the following were elected to office: Deputy. president, Samuel Shainhouse; vice presidents, Charles Kent. Saul Sigler
and Harry Weinstock; Secretary, Mrs. Mark Levy; Treasurer, Lewis Moses.
Elected Members - At -Large: Israel Appel, Kalman Bergei:, Mrs, Harold Fink, Mat Goody, Julius Hayman, Mrs. Louis James, Hy Kir-shenbaum, Alex Ogden, Kurt Rothschild, Manny Roman, Louis Silver, Nathan Silver, Dr. Allen Small, Mrs. Allen Small, NachmanSokoI, Rabbi I. Witty and RuthWolfish, all Toronto. From Hamilton, William Morre^rom Kingston, Mert Abramsky; Harry Bierstock_ from Kitchener; Norton P. Wolf, London; Ben
Herman, North Bay; from Windsor, Gerald Freed.
BON ACCORD FARM
On June 13, an old barn near Elora, .Ontario was turned into a showroom for Canadian pieces and imported 19th century British furniture which have been re-finished by the workers at Bon Accord Farm, a project of the Addiction Research Foundation of Ontario. , Bon Accord Farm is a men's rehabilitation farm community established in 1967. The men come to Bon Accord to do something about serious drinking problems which have affected their ability to maintain employment and function effectively in normal society.
From the very beginning, staff and residents at Bon Accord sought means of providing a meaningful, worthwhile work program which would help residents strive for independence economically. Make-work projects characteristically affected a man's pride and self esteem adversely.
Bon Accord Antiques was set up along with beef and other farm production under professional supervision as a part of the rehabilitation (program. It cannot really be classified as a "normal" business because the main aim is not to become competitors with other antique
businesses. Since the yearly operating costs are considerable, the main aim is to supplement revenues with marketable furniture. Anique prices are tailored for dealer buying. Rather than competing with other dealers they hope to maintain prices at a reasonable margin so that antique dealers will find it attractive to buy at Bon Accord.
Bon Accord members have found that an energetic work program is one of the most effective methods in helping residents to move away from welfare dependence into an independent role as a taxpayer and normal citizen.
JNF PRESIDENT. - Efic Exton, a leader In Jewish communal activities in Toronto, was elected president of the Jewish National Fund of Toronto at its annual meeting held recently, succeeding Samuel Shainhouse who held the position for the past three years and is now chairman of the board. Other officers: Philip Granovsl<y, Charles A. Kent, Lewis J.E. IMoses, vice presidents; David U Dennis, treasurer; Mrs. Arnold Finl<ler, honorary secretary; Edwin A Goodman, honorary counsel; Sidney Starkman, chairman of the Synagogue Council.
The JNF is the vrarldwide organization responsible for planting trees, reclaiming trees and opening roads In the undeveloped parts of Israel not settled since biblical times. Now in Its 70th Jubilee year, the organization recently has marked the planting of the 100 millionth tree.
HOLY DAY APPEALS
The Synagogue and Temple Division of the State of Israel Bond Drive in Toronto reports extraordinary efforts being undertaken to make this year's High Holy Day Appeals in a record number of congregations throughout the community, the maximum demonstration of support for Israel ever mounted in Tor.-? _ onto's Israel Bond history.
In a joint statement by the cochairmen of the Division - Dr. Norman W. Shaul,
Nathan Arback, Aron Frankel and Nathan 0. Hurwich — high tribute was paid to the rabbis, presidents, Israel Bond chairmen and committees "for their inspiring leadership and efforts to make sure that all congregants thijs year will have full opportunity to express their -solidarity with Israel's efforts for peace by purchasing Israel Bonds at the forthcoming High Holy Day Appeals."
A record success for Women's Israel Bond effort in Sarnia, Ont. Shown here from left to right: Mrs. Sonia Berger; IWrs. Rose Pearlman; Mrs. Leah Starkman; Harry Frank; Mrs, Thelma SJipacoff,
Mrs. Lou Berger and Mrs. Robert Slipacoff were hostesses at Women's Israel Bond special eventto launch the Sarnia Israel Bond Campaign. Bond CViairman: Dr.M. Pearl-man, hosted men's meeting.
Harry Frank was the speaker.
PROTEST
Organized. Jewish groups in Montreal may appeal to the Canadian Jewish Congress to sever relations with Nahum Goldmann's so-called "World Jewish Congress." Somie local leaders feel frustrated because no one in Montreal, among the local Congress leadership, has protested against Goldmann's "homage to President Nasser".
Last week Reuters reported from Berne, Switzerland,. that Nahum-Goldmann, as ''President of the World Jew-
, ish Congress", has declared that "one must express his homage to President Nasser for his courage to accept the American plan."
During the last meeting of the Governing Council of the World Jewish Congress in Montreal, Mr. Goldmannhas assured the Congress leadership he would not make any more public statements about Israeli problems unless he resigns his office. Goldmann did not resign, and some-local leaders wonder when the Canadian Jewish Congress will act. They remind Congress that.Nasser is stiU at
war with Israel and the Jewish people.
TRIBUTE MEETING
Moshe Haim Shapiro, Minister of the Interior, State of Israel, will be honored August 25th by a tribute meeting at Young Israel of Montreal.
Organized by Mizrachi-Hapoel Hamizrachi, the meeting will be attended by Jacob Monbaz, Consul-Gen-eral of Israel in Montreal.. Guest speaker will be Rabbi Dr. Bernard "XPopko, National President of Mizrachi Movement of America.
Mizrachi-^Hapoel Hamizrachi Movement of Montreal requests the community's pressence at the Memorial Assembly in tribute of
Minister of the Interior, State of Israel with the participation of the hon. Consul General of Israel, Jacob Monbaz
'   Tuesday. August 25, 1970 v., , -A  . 8:00p.m.
YOmt ISRAEL OF lAOHlftEAl
6235 Hillsdale Road
GuestSpeaker: RABBI DR. BERNARD A. POUPKO National President of Mizrachi Movement of America
Co-sponsoring organiAitions; ■ ■
Federated Zionist Organization of C.madn; Union of Orthodox CongrOflations; Vnnri HaRnbbinim Vaad Hair; Rabbini(Uil Coiinal of Atnerii-.i
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