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The recent move by the government of Canada to introduce changes in the divorce act is something that concerns all Canadians. That includes this country's Jewish population;
The Justice Minister's pending,legislatfon will facilitate divorce in two ways: by incorporating a no-fault principle and by reducing waiting time after separation to a one year period.
Thus divorce in this country will become easier and quicker to obtain/The government justifies the legislative change on the grounds that Canadians are suffering needlessly under current statutes.
It is instructive to note that only two groups in Canada have spoken out against the |>roposed changes —^ the Catholic Bishops of Canada and^a small coalition of feminists in Eastern Canada.
No Jewish organization has issued any statement on the subject.
We hope that the reasons lie in the spheres of administrative inertia, because from the Jewish point of view, in so far as it is possible to use suchaii* umbrella term, making divorce easier is not a desirable thing.
The rabbis tell us that when a divorce takes place the S/i^i^/iijnroJtseif weeps at the tragic, spectacle. Divorce splits asunder the home, the family and tlie unit which Kidushm has brought together.
' Despite this position, Judaism has always made provisions- for the exceptional case in /which a marriage niust be dissolved. Even in this case the divorce was hedged with all manner of inhibiting procedure including the onerous preparation of the Get^ the divorce document. Judaism then allowed, divorce but on|y under extraordinary circumstances.
The proposed legislation in Canada will further injure the-st^bility of the family unit by providing an excessively easy exit from marriage for those who are unwilling -to put up with the- natural combativeness which all marriage includes. The first fight or misunderstanding between a couple could now be cause for separation or lead to divorce — if the new legislation passes^ ;
For this reason alone the proposed amendments are precipitous and unwise.
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Harcourt reviews Kissinger cQntroversy
Dear Mr. Kaplan: >
Vancouver City CounciI*s discussion concerning guest speaker. Dr. Henry Kissinger, for the Arts, Sciences and Technology Centre's Feb. 22 fundraising dinner has stimulated a great deal of media and citizen comment. While this general interest may have helped ticket sales, it is rather unfortunate that much of the criticisms directed at Council and myself are based on inaccurate interpretation of what actually transpired. Consequently, I would like to review certain facts.
As Mayor, 1 Am a patron and supporter of the Arts, Sciences and Technology Centre which I genuinely believe to be an excellent concept. I also hope to help raise funds for the Centre*s operations in 1986, until the dream for a permanent legacy in B.C. Place'from Expo ^6 can be realized. i
Because I am a patron of the Centre, it was logical for me to agree to be a patron of their World Affairs Dinner, although the choice of Dr. Kissinger as main speaker, I personally questioned due to the controversy over his involvement with Cambo^ dia, Chile, Central America and other parts of the world. At the same time, I do appreciate that Dr. Kissinger was awarded a Nobel Prize for his roles in the Middle East, in detente and in the opening of refationships between the United States and the People's Republic of China. There are, nevertheless, more appropriate people to invite to an apolitical, non-profit fundraising event.
INtra-OrtliDdox
Dear Mr. Kaplan: .
It was^ reported (Jpys Feb. 9) that a pro-Israel Christ* group abandoned plans to build a world centre in Jerusalem **under pressure from ultrai-Oithodox prote^^
Once again another innoceiit victim has fallen prey to the *ultra Orthodox' scourge! Has it ever occurred to anyone that the *pr6-Israel' Christian group is also *pro-missionary* and is actively involved in converting Jewis^^
What iia[^ns when a^Jewish fkmHyseiii^s a ;$on^^^ daughter ~to Israel only to have them return home as a ^bprn-again^Chris' tian* or a Han KHsbna followei? Whose^i^ Orthodox'really ti^iiig to p^
After teadmg this hewi^ VCW5(Jewish Chronicle News Serviced IHrnily believe th^ JCNS IS anti-Semitic. They heap abuse onto everyi^hing that is Jewish.' " ■ ■ "• ^' ■'.
After all, how were the Jews able to survive for 2,000 years before the State of Israel? They survived by adhering to tic Torah Judaism. Nor are Judaiftn and Jewish achi^^ characterized by a Jew participating in the ndn-jew^^^
Judaism and Jewish achievement are not represented >vhen a Jew becomes a rock-and-roll star. Not when a Jew becomes a secretaiy of state. Not when a;Jew f|orins another ms^^^ religion. Not when a JewTonris a major political ideology,
It'sa Jew being a Jew. Jewish aJclueyement is th^^^^ preservation of the traditions of our fathers and preserva the Torah. An attack bn_thcsc can only be viewed as anti-Semitic. 'r-r \
In the future 1 would appreciate a little more discfetioh before printing what I consider to be anti-Semiiic propagatuia.;
The ultra-Orthodox ai'e protecting the land of Israel that promised to the Jewish people: they're prot Israel that great Britain promised Herzl.
While the request by an ad hoc group^of citizens to address Council on Dr. Kissinger'^visit seemed outside City busiitiess,. they witre given the oppioirtunity to^peak. After all, the Mayor did appear as patron on the letterj>f invitation circulated for the event. The citl^ns saw this involvement of Maj^rand hence,
suggestion that Council:simp]y receive the delegation's submlsston was not accepted, instead. Alderman Harry Rankin Vttotion that the World Ail^lrsDlnner.$ponsors also invite ^an official of the Nicaragua Government to Vancouver to speak)On the same ternis as Dr. Kissinger"" was approve(l by a 7-4 majority of Council. ' ^     ' "
With reference to my own remarks during Council debate, at no time did I Intend to insult Dr; Kissinger personally, nor to prevent him from coming. I do, however, hold different political views. Furthermore, the reference I made to Klaus Barbie, the Bjilcher of Lyons, was: as an example of someone who ftrould be totally unacceptablefor any organization to Invite as guest speaker. 1 did notconipare Barbie with Kissinger.
You will, no doubt, appreciate that'l deeply regret that my remarks have been interpreted as a personal insult to Dr. Kissinger or that Council's Intent was to limit free speech or interfere in the rights of citizen's organizations iii our city to invite the speaker of their choice.
MICHAEL HARCOURT ■Mayor.
Telegrams of support for Refusenilcs vital
Dear Mr. Kaplan:
The Canadian Committee for Soviet Jewry would like to expressJappreciation for your past cooperation in publicizing the plight of Soviet Jewry.
Presently, we are very concerned about the ongoing problem of Soviet Refuseniks, as there are more Prisoners-of-Conscience than ever before. Contact with Russia is so tenuous and difficult, that it is now more imperative than ever that we maintain their lifeline tothe free world. It is now a matter of such urgency, that thecommunitymustdo everything possibleto come to their aid. ^
What is needed is an oxganized campaign by the community to get our message,of concern for the Refuseniks to Soviet officials. It is so important to send as many telegramsand letters as possible to the USSR. ^
With this in mind, a system has been devised whereby a telegram can be sent by thecominittee« in eventof aerisis, to the Soviet Union. The cost ($5-$7J Is donated by persons who commit themselves to this most importantcause,^ith billing to the sender by CN/CP Telecommunications,,
Authorization cards are available from Esther Nobleman, 263-0343, or Dr. Joe Chibber, 324-5761.
DR. JOE CHIBBER Member, Committee for Soviet Jewry
Dear Mr. Kaplan:
On behalf of Canadian Friends of AMAL, 1 wish to thank you most sincerely for the excellent publieity you "gave pur recent Chase Away the Bluis€ionceh{/WB — Jan. 26, Feb. 2; coverage:Fcb.-I6).;" V '   ^-Ov ^
We intend to make this an annual event to enable the community to enjoy performant^s by some of ihe leading entertainers on the local scene.
Our sincere thanks to the omtanding peri^ormersand to th^^^ who attended. Those who did not, missed a very good and enjoyable evening of entertainmet\t. *
ALANTAPPER, Regional AMAL director.
Dear Mr. Kaplan:
The article iti The Bulletin (Feb. 9) about the lecture David Bercuson gave on his new book <The^Secret Army, Vf&s excellent.
Should anyone be Interested in purchasing a copy, they can contact the writer at the Jewish Community Centre; as there are still a few copiesl
BETTY C.^ITKIN Vancouver Institute of Adult Jewish Studies
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