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All of us, I'm sure, can boast of an Uncle Mendel. We wouldn't dare invite him to our home were we to entertain guests "of importance." However, when it comes to major or minor catastriphes, we couldn't do without him.
My Uncle Mendel is a caricature of all Uncle Mendels._ He is elderly, short, fat, bald, near-sighted despite his thicklensed glasses. My children love to provoke his laughter. His stomach heaves up and down, like a ship in a storm. His pockets are always full of siui>rises. Nogiing expensive, mind you, for he and his wife, Mume RaizI, are barely sustained by the monthly social security, and old age pension checks. However, his presents are just what children love—^packages of chewing gum,. bags of gum-drops, licorice sticks, pretzels, peanuts. The joy he finds in their upturned, eager faces compensates for his childlessness. Uncle Mendel has adopted the whole world.
When tilings sometimes go wrong. Uncle Mendel is always ready to lend a hand with his philosophy. "Don't worry, JAEIN KIND. If s not so bad. So you lost youi^ jobl So you can't meet the mortgage! So long as you have your health! "SVET ZICH OISDREHEN!" Uncle Mendel must have special consideration from Heaven, because, believe it or not, everything comes out all right.
At a family wedding, there's Uncle Mendel playing 'hosf. Nobody asked him to, but there he is in the middle of everything. Most important, he 'breaks the ice'.
The MACHATUNIM stand like sentinels on either side of camp, sizing each other up. Each wonders if the other is good enough for its family. Uncle Mendel doesn't take the time to wonder. With a glint in his eyes and a GLAIZEL SCHNAPPS in his hand, he plunges into the midst of the opposite encampment and roars, "MA25EL TOY! L'HAIM!" If this doesn't do the trick, then nothing \vill. Even the cha-cha doesn't bother him. He'll pull a middle-aged mamma onto the dance floor and, TAKEH, to the rythm of a cha-cha, perform something between a kazatsky and a waltz.
We on the sidelines look askance at each other. What will our guests think? We took such pains to make them feel honoured by knowing us, when—^there goes - Uncle Mendel! Their smug expressions, on the other hand, melt when Uncle Mendel's counterpart from THEIR side approaches him for a MITZVAH TENZEL.
There was the time when one of my nephews became Bar Mitzvah. The lad was presented with a beautiful, gold wTist watch, "with love from Tante Raizl and Uncle Mendel".
•'How could he afford such an expensive gift?" all who knew Uncle Mendel intimately gasped.
That mystery was solved when, the following week, my venerable uncle asked the Bar Mitzvah for the watch. He purchased it on trial, and wanted to return it.
Why did you buy it in the first place?"
"Well, how could I make Billy feel bad. From everyone he gets presents. Let people see that Uncle Mendel is also a sport".
Uncle Mendel can certainly embarrass us at times. But I repeat, God bless him to one hundred and twenty years, we wouldn't do without him!
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For the first time in the history of any religious youth camp, an unusual program has been conceived by Camp Moshava which is located x)n Buckhorn Lake in the Kawartha Lakes region near Pet^rboro, Ontario.
A fully-equipped woodwork, mg shop complete firom vise to electric ^^inders, lathes and drill presses is being installed with regular classes by a professional teacher. In addition the arts and crafts counsellors will be given' instruction by a professional engineer in the
methods of constructing fibre^ glass canoes~and small water craft which it is expected will be used by the camp itself. Moulds are presently being built and all the necessary arrangements are being made for this part of the arts and crafts program. It is well-known now
that fibreglass boats and canoes have become very popular, both for their attractive appearance and durability, Fibreglass possesses the quality of steel and because of this characteristic, the craft is considered to be extremely safe for boating. One can readily imagine the pride of the Camp which will utilize items of its own production in their water sports program.
COMPLETE YOUTH _ PROiGRAM
Camp Moshava which is sponsored by Mizrachi-Hapoel Hamizrachi of Canada and its youth affiliate B'nei Akiva, is a national^rellgious camp with the objective of providing the Jewish yoiith with a modem religious camping atmosphere so that they may enjoy and Lave the full benefit of— —^The experience of associat-
Last Season Campers At Moshava: Hap^
The Violoncello
(JCFNS). — Rve thousand years ago in Ceylon, musicians played a stringed instrument held downwards. It was called the Ravanstron arid is probably a very early ancestor of the violoncello. The 'cello or big fiddle is rather like a big brother of the violin. It is so large that it has to be played sitting down on a chair held between the knees.
Like humans, musical instruments have a very definite character of their own. The cello has a voice "that is easy to recognize as it. is rich, warm and dark. In fact of all the strings" family (violin, viola and double bass) it is the most important lower voice. . Although not a powerful instrument, the cello can be heard when the. full orchestra is playing, singing the bass melody rather sadly — for it is at its best in the minor key.
There is no doubt that for seme mus'c lovers, the cello has a specially haunting qual*. ty. ..Vivian Joseph was only
eight when he went to his first concert.' Though he heard music at home (his mother and sister played the violin, his brother the piano) he had never heard a cello. Then his .parents took him to a concert. After the concert the small boy said "could I have a cello?" By the time he was 9 the boy from Cardiff made his cello sing for him.
In 1929 'Vivian Joseph won cello Class of the Jewish Chronicle Music Festival. A year later the 13 year old boy won the cellist's prize in the National Eisteddford in Wales, playing against musicians twice his age. From the age of 15 he has broadcast. He played with a London trio, a piano quartet, the Harry Isaacs trio. He also gave recitals in London's Wigmore Hall.
Came the war and Vivian put away his cello and joined the army. He went to Belfast and married.
Then in-North Africa he received bullet wounds in his leg. It was in the nursing home.
KEEP SMILING
There was once a prodigy of learning at a Talmiidic Ccllese in Poland. His fame was spread far aand wide, and great' scholars came to talk to him, and marvel over his Wonderful stord of kIlo^yledge.
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QUESTIONS
1. A lady not of Jhe Jewish faith tried to impress' the late Rabbi Stephen M. Wise that one of her ancestors witnessed the singing of the Declaration of Independ-, ence. What was his reply?
2 Where do you find "In every generation they ; rise up against us, and in every generation God delivers us from their hands"?
3 Who said, "The hoavens are the heavens of ^liel^rd, but the earth hath He given to the children pf men"?
4 Who said, 'The Joy of God : is your strength"? ANSWERS
1. "Fine. Mine were present ^ at the Giying of the Ten , . Commandmehts.'^ 2V in the traditional Haggadah ). of Passover. \
The Psalmist. Psalrh 115:16. 4: Nehemia, 8:10. From Jewish Questibn and Answer Book by
Wm. R. Blumenthal
One day an jeminehl Talmud-:•: authority arrived and asked Ihe head of the insitution, 'Tell me. Rabbi! Is it (rue that the young mail kiows so much?"
■"To,be candid with you," answered the rabbi with a smile, "the youn.tj fellow, studies so nmch I don't see where he can find the, time to kiiow!"
that Vivian Joseph gave his first wartime concert (although he hadn't touched the cello for eighteen months.) Later to great applause he turned up in the National Gallery in officer's uniform, using crutches to give a concert.
Since the war Vivian Joseph took up his normal musical life. He is 1st cellist in the London Mottrt Players^ (and Isl cellist is responsible for the bowing and fingering for all the cellos.) He has played tiie cello in France, Holland
and Switzerfind. Recently he was invited to St. James Palace tc give a solo performance to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.
Jennifer Joseph aged 10 is already a keen cellist and scuttles up to the music room in their house in Hampstead to practice every morning.
What matters when you practice an instrument, says her father, a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music, "is to concentrate hard while you're playing and stop soon as you're tired.'
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Recipe of the Week
A man was carrying a h^-avj' load of wood on his shoulders. Wh'^ he grew weary he let the bundle down and. cried bitterly, "0, Death, come and lake me!" y— '
Immediately, the Angel of Death appeared and asked, "Why do you call me?"
Frightened, the man answered, "Please help me place the load back on my shoulders."
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FOB SHOPPING FROM BABIEI^ TO 6x
The Children'
Lately many homemakers are indulging in the lost art of baking their own breads. It is with a full sense of satisfaction that they look upon the finished loaves as they emerge brown and crusty from the oven. The following is a tested "recipe boimd to please the palate of any gourmet.
HOME MADE ORANGE BREAD
2 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
% teaspoon salt
% cup chopped nuts
% teaspoon soda
1 egg
.1 cup orange marmalade 1 tablespoon lemon juice . % cup evaporated milk 1 tablespoon melted butter or salad oil
Sift flour with baking pow der, salt and soda into s medium size mixing bowl. Stir in nuts, then make a well in centre. Beat egg slightly in a small mixing bowl. Blend in marnialade. Stir lemon juice into evaporated milk, thert blend with egg mixture. Stir in melted butter. Pour mixture into dry ingredients, mixing only until flour is dampened. Batter will be lumpy). Turn into well greased loaf pan 8% x4% x 2% inches. Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 degree) until a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in pan 5 minutes, then turn out on cooling rack to cool. Makes 1
ioaf.~
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Ing with other children in an environment, of Jewish tradition. —Encouragement of love - for Israel and an appreciation of Jewish culture. —Acquiring leadership qualities which wiir prepare them for positions in their own communities. —^A complete recreational and physical education program.
Another unusual feature of Camp Moshava is the leadership program designed to enable the young counsellors to obtain a thorough training in the conduct of religious services so that they may utilize these newly-acquired talents in the organization of youth religious services in their respective communities. > EXPERIENCED YOUTH LEADERS Camp Moshava pdssesses 140 rolling acres of - ideal land which includes a private lake, forests and fields. Its beauty is breathtaking. It is nature in the raw and yet provides modern conveniences for proper accommodations. TIks entire ccmp has bncn carcfir.'y ds-signed by o.-.? c! Can.-'ilj''? fire most camp architcc'j a-d is lo-Zdicd approxim.T^fly ^0 nrles from 11)0 c'Av of rdcrbc;." cr'
100 miles northeast of Toronto.
Camp Moshava boasts of a most modemly-equipped dining room and kitchen where^delic ious and well-balanced meals are prepared by an excellent chef and served most efficient* ly to the campers in the dining room. . Kasbrutr of course, it strictly observed.
Zvi Reich, the Camp director, has had extensive experience in community organization and camp work and is most ably assisted by Eliyahu Bar CJhama, a prominent Israeli educator and program coordinator. He too has had consider able experience in youth and camp work in Israel.
In summarizing, it can be said that the entire gamut of Moshava's activity program from arts and crafts through all land and water sports, to its cultural and leadership program is unquestionably a well rounded out program as one can possibly expect.
This coming camping period will be only the second one in the history of the newly-created Camp Moshava and it is envisaged that all of the campers from the previous year will return and that it will attract many additional new campers 3.= v:oU.
Gccd News For Jewish Women of North York and Surrounding Municipalities
A NEW, MODERN RITUALARIUM (MIKVAH)
HAS BEEN OPENED AT 42A EDINBOROUGH DRIVE CORNER BATHURST
AND IS OPERATING DAILY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE FOR INFORMATION CALL: ME. 3-4608
- THE COMMIHEE
TO THE JEWISH PUBLIC:
You are assured of kosher meat only if your butcher displays the sign of the Kashruth Committee of the Canadian Jewish Congress. Affiliation with the Kashruth Program of Congress is open without exception to ail butchers prepared to accept the proper standards of kashruth.
Every Jewish housewife has the opportunity of restoring the sacrednisss and dignity represented by the term "Kashruth". Only through active support on the part of the Jewish people will a centralized system of the sale of kosher meat products achieve success In our community.
BUY YOUR MEAT AND POULTRY WHERE THE SIGN OF THE KASHiiUTH COMMITTEE IS DISPLAYED. INSIST THAT THE CONGRESS METAL TAG IS AHACHED TO THE POULTRY YOU BUY. THESE ARE YOUR ASSURANCES THAT WHAT YOU ARE BUYING IS KOSHER.
FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF BUTCHER SHOPS WHICH PARTICIPATE IN THE CENTRALLY SUPERVISED PROGRAM OF KASHRUTH UNDER THE CANADIAN JEWISH CONGRESS
M. ABRAMS
. 38 Kensington Ave. EMpire 8-6903. I. BERLIN 22 Baldwin Street V/Alnut 3-8119 L. COHEN 2 D'Arcy Street EMpire 6-5759
COHEN'S MEAT MARKET
1090 St. Clair Ave/ West, LEnnox 1-1685
FELSON & RYTWO'S
1530 Eglinton Ave. West RUssell 3-2789
S. LITAAAN
69y2 Nassau Street EMpire 6-2125 PERL'S BUTCHER SHOP (also Delicatessen) 658 Bloor St. West LEnnox -1-7222 S. POLITSKY 3453 Bathurst Street RUssell 7-1401
A. NISSENBAUM
801 St. Clair Ave. West LEnnox 1-5030
SPRINGER'S MEAT MARKET
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DAVID GREENSPAN & SON ^56 Augusta Avenue
WAInut 2-8975 j
and at: " 3393 Bathurst Street RUssell 7-3971
WEINBERGER'S MEAT MARKET
231 Augusta Avenue EMpire 6r0965 M. WEISS
(also Delicatessen) 402 Spadina Avenue EMpire 8-2063 i. ZIGELSTEIN & SONS
2995 Bathurst Street RUssell 1-9105 —
K. GREENSPAN & SON
'7'Brunswick Avenue WAInut 3-0941 : and at: 170 Brunswick Avenue WAInut 3-9918 •
P. GREENSPAN
2809 Bathurst Str RUssell 3-5679
M. GROSS
MANNING MEAT MARKET 887 Wilson Avenue 666 Manning Avenue LEnnox 6-8522
Downsvlew MEIrose 3-7147
For further informatio|irplease contact the Orthodox Division, Canadian Jewish Congress, i50 Beverley Street, EMpire 3-7190.
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