Fridoy, Jonuory 21, 1972—THE BULLETIN-
ARNOID AGES PERUSES THE MAGAZINES
Non-rational motives
uide men*s actions
Fund reaches out for 50% increase from uncommitted
Moses Cyrus Weiler, writing in the Reconstructionist (Sept. 17) about the controversy surrounding the famous Kol Nidrei prayer, notes that he failed to persuade members of Jerusalem's Me-Vak-shei Derekh congregation to make some radical changes in the wording and form of the hymn.
The experience taught him that men's actions are often guided by non-rational motives. The case of the late Benjamin Cardozo is alluded to illustrate this point.
Cardozo was a member of the Spanish Portuguese synagogue "Sherit Yisrael," but his membership was a nominal one. He never even came on Kol Nidrei night.
But the learned judge did "put in one appearance at a general iineetipg of the synagogue, since on that occasion there was to be a vote on a paragraph dealing with the right of women to be elected to congregational committees.
"The Judge spoke up against the suggestion, voted against it and immediately after the vote left the building."
* * * There is too much carping criticism of the synagogue. That's the view voted by Rabbi Balfour Brickner. Jewish Spectator, (October)."
"It is time to call a moratorium on synagogue criticism," he
icbmond-Delta plans medicol ethics ponel
This Sunday, Jan. 23, is the date set for the third in a series of educational lectures sponsored by the Richmond-Delta Jewish Community Association.
There will be a panel discussion, on Judaic ethics in medicine encompassing the following topics: abortion, sterilization, euthenasia and the dignity of death.
Participating in the panel will be Rabbi E. Oberstein; Dr. A. Boxer, general practitioner; Dr. E. Hardin, psychiatrist; and a gynecologist.
The lecture will take place at 8:15 p.m., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Chess, 853 Rosemary Ave. Richmond, at 8:15 jp.m.
writes, "especially by those critics who are so rich on analysis but so poor on positive programmatic suggestions, or who are unable or unwilling to work with people to get them ihoving."
"I am fed up with the brilliant analyses of armchair sociologists, theologians and philosophers who have never gotten off their seats to 'mix' with those of whom they write so knowingly."
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The September number of the National Jewish Monthly features a probing article on the situation in Jerusalem today.
Fliahu Salpeter, the author, reports that while both Jews and Arabs have benefited financially from the city's new status, much animosity, especially among the Arabs, remains.
Among the stumbling blocks to reconciliation is the practice of the Jordanian government in providing subsidies to former Arab officials as an incentive for their non-cooperation with the Israelis, Significant cultural differences also separate Jew and Arab. An Arab will think nothing of spending 15 minutes talking to an acquaintance he has met on the street. The Jew, in a similar situation, will  spend one minute on the amenities and then be on his way. To an Arab, this western curtness is considered rude.
Immigroiit Aid V-P visits next week
Dr. Joseph Kage, national executive vice-president of Jewish Immigrant Aid Serivces of Canada, is now on a Western provinces tour which will terminate in Vancouver on J^n. 26, 27.
He will meet here with Canadian Jewish officers as well as with representatives of the Jewish Family Service Agency.
In each city of the tour, which includes Winnipeg, Calgary and Edmonton, he will discuss with the agency representatives all aspects of the administration of aid for integration and resettiement of Jewish immigrants to Canada.
Funds available to support Federal multicultural policy
OTTAWA—The department o{ the Secretary of State has announced that $3 million will be made available for the period ending March 31, 1973, to help finance the Federal government policy on multiculturalism.
The department's citizenship branch and several federal cultural agencies will administer the funds.
The multicultural policy was developed in response to the recommendations of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism regarding the cultural contribution of Canadians of other than English or French origin.
Among the various programs to be undertaken in connection with this policy are:
* Projects by the national museum of man, including the purchase
POALE ZION MEETS WED.
The regular monthly meeting of Vancouver Poale Zion will be held this Wednesday, Jan. 26, 8:30 p.m., at the home of B. Lapidus, 5269 Cambie. Guest speaker will be Rabbi H.. L. Rubens of Temple Sholom. All interested are being welcomed.
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTRES are one of the few Jewish institutions native to the American scene.
of artifacts, research on the folk-culture of ethnic groups and educational projects;
film board of some six films annually  about Canadian ethnic
groups; the dubbing of existing films into languages other than English and French and distribution of these films;
* Acquisition by the national library of ethnife publications printed in Canada and the creation by the library of a national ethnic languages literature centre;
* Initiation by the public archives of a program of acquiring the records and documents of ethnic organizations which are significant documents in Canadian history.
Of the money being made available for the multicultural policy, more than $1 million will be in the form of grants for various projects proposed by cultural and ethnic groups.
The Government has stated its aim to assist "the development of those cultural groups which have demonstrated a desire and effort to develop^ a capacity to grow and contribute to Canada, as well as a clear need for assistance".
Further information may be obtained from regional offices of the department of the secretary of state throughout Canada and from the department's citizenship branch in Ottawa.
Joseph H. Cohen, chairman of the Jewish Community Fund campaign, stated last week that "we have an opportunity of reaching our target if those who are. as yet uncommitted will complete and return their cards with the increased percentage of 50 percent that has already been established."
Mr. Cohen went on to say that the future support of Israel will depend on viable, educated communities in the Diaspora and financial supiport must be given now to the communities' agencies.
"I think that all of us, individually and collectively in the community, have demonstrated by the support we have given to the campaign, that local institutions and programs are finally being recognized as equal in importance to overseas and Israeli needs," the chiarmah emphasized.
Mr. Cohen paid particular tribute to his co-workers for their efforts and diligence: "Many vice-chairmen and other canvassers lent their time and talents and some even neglected their business and social involvements in order to work on the appeal. I salute those workers and express my gratitude to them for their assistance."
JOSEPH H. COHEN
Christian Scientist gifts Hebrew School
TORONTO — Emily Collip, a Christian Scientist who died here recently, bequeathed $5,000 for the purchase of books for the library of the Associated Hebrew Schools which embraces the Toronto Hebrew Academy.
Miss Collip retired from teach-
ing in the public school system in 1964 and became a Latin instructor at the Academy, a community sponsored day high school.
She commuted daily for six years by bus from home in Port Credit, a 1 1/2 hour trip each way.
During the last seven years she
expressed great interest in the ethos of Judaism and its writings.
At the time of the Six-Day War Miss Collip showed concern for Israel.
Her portrait and a plaque in her memory hang in the school lobby.
JEWISH COMMUNITY FUND NEARS TARGET!
Speoking on behalf of all of my Vice-Chairmen, I would like to foke fhis oppoitunsty to thank everyone in the Community for their kind and generous support ta this most important oppeal. Your response has made the efforts of our nibny volunteers and myself so much easier and worthwhile.
I am sure that you will be happy to know that our 16 Institutions and programs will receive 100% of their objective if the small remaining balance of $40,000 is attained. In my opinion this objective is ottoinoble from the 400 cords still not coinpleted or turned in to the office. I would therefore urge all our volunteer workers to complete their assigned cords and help immediately to finish the job.
CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY FUND