VOI>. XXIX, No. 37--Tishri 28, 5723 VANCOUx .rl, B.C., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26. 1962 a^^i>^^  $5.00 per year, this issue 15c
LEAD ROLE FOR Z.O CDELEGATES AT JUBILEE MEET
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A large delegation from the Pacific Region will attend the National Diamond Jubilee Con yention of the Z.O.C. being held n Toronto from Nov. 2 to Nov.
Tliclse elected as delegates include T^. E. LeFohn; Mr. and 3Vrrs. L. Raphael, Dr. and Mrs. ^. Secter, Mrs. M Wine, Mr and Mrs. S. Zack, I. Lipsky, M. Ja-iobson, A. Mann, Mr. and Mrs. .VI. Feldstein, Dr. and Mrs. C. \mes, S. Kaplan, Dr. B. Goodman and W. Libby.
Vancouver delegates will play mportant key roles at the Convention. ,
Les Raphael has been named Co-Chairman of the Resolutions Gommittee,' Lou LeFohn will •jhkir the plenary session at which time a report of the Nom-
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L. LeFOHN .Chairs Plenary
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WINNIPEG -— Samuel Dr&che, Q.C., does not consider himself a contestant in any election for the Presidency of the Zionist Organization of Canada. Wi+h the Nation?! Convention of the ZOC just one week away, speculation has been rife about the possibility of an election contest between Joseph N. Frank, the now-declared candidrte, and Mr. Drache, who is the National vice-president of the Organization.
In order that our readers might be better informed, The Bulletin therefore telephoned Mr, Drache yesterdry morning, and obtained the following statement from him:
"I have made up my mind about the Presidency principally because my professional commitments axe extensive, and are not
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Send Pearson
fo U. N.
President Kennedy was obviously convinced that the lUissian arms buildup in Cuba is of such great magnitude that it threatened the very existence of his country as well as the natio3is of North and South America.
His speech on Monday, has no parallel in the history of mankind. Affecting the lives not only of the two opposing sides but of the millions of citizens of other nations conunit-ted to neither side, its possible grave consequences have no recorded precedent. Universal obliteration has never been nearer.
Because the situation is historically unique, it is not sufficient to rely on past political tactics; it is obvious that the present form of politics, as an instrument of international human relations, is failing us. Accordingly, we should be asking some questions, both from ourselves and from our allies.
Prime Minister Diefenbaker's suggestion that a U.N. team be sent to inspect rocket installations in Cuba* suggests an uncertainty of the situation. His Minister of Foreign Affairs hsus also come forth with an antiquated maxim that
i Americans are out friends and therefore we must stand by
« them unquestioningly."
Such logic may have fitt<sd evjents of 1914 or 1939, when
KEiftplfe.'"Bttri* fe^ in this atomic era, e^ch nation
' must strive     offer more decisive leadership to Its people and to the world. We have the right to be fully informed of every aspect of eventis as we stand in anticipation of a common fate.
Let our Government take mdasures to obtain the true picture and to inform the Canadian public. If we now find a breathing space of twenty-four hours or one week, it is not inconceivable that Canada can yet help lead the way to a rapprochement.
Petty politics must be abandoned with urgent speed. The need of the hour calls for an international peacemaker of the stature of Canadian Nobel Prize winner, Lester B. Pearson, a man of respected and proven capabilities who possesses full knowledge of the United Nations.
Accordingly, this Wednesday evening past, the writer messaged these personal views to the Prime Minister, with the hopeful suggestion that Mr. Pearson be drafted by the Government with extra-ordinary powers to do everything possible at the U.N. to avert;a world holocaust.
Meanwhile, each of us remains with heavy heart. We may seek some solace in fundamental preparations for survival if we are so inclined. Yet, as part of a situation so indescribably larger than ourselves, has the time not come for something more?
Individually or together as a Community in our synagogues and churches, let us pray not only for ourselves and our children, but for all generations to come.
Prayers for Peace at Synagogues
L. RAPHAEL Resolutions co-chairman
The spiritual leaders of both Beth Israel and Sch&ra Tze-deck congregations have urged the entire community to attend special prayer services for the peace of the world in view of dramatic events relating to the Cuban crisis.
Rabbi Bert Woythaler of Beth Israel congregation told The Bulletin that he will devote his sermon at this evening's Consecration service to the crisis. Special prayers foj* peace will be offered by the congregation during the ser-
Bulletin News
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Centre deJkation date set
The New Jewish Community Centre will be dedicated on Sunday afternoon, November 18, according to an announcement made today by Centre President Albert O. Kaplan. Representatives of the provincial, federal and municipal governments will be present to assist in the ceremonies. At this time definite confirmation of attendance have been received from Mayor Alsbury, Arthur Laing, M.P., and Howard Naphtali, executive director of the Community Chest of which organization the Centre is a financial beneficiary. Mr. Kaplan indicated that further information will be announced later tme.
vices which begin at 8.15 p.m.
SCHARA TZEDECK
Rabbi Bernard Goldenberg of Schara Tzedeck congregation announced that a. special Prayer Intercession service for peace will be held at the synagogue this Sunday morning beginning at 10 o'clock. Led by Rabbi Goldenberg, special pr^.yers will be recited by the congregation and the community "for peace of the world and Divine guidance for tlie leaders of the great nations "
Rabbi Goldenberg said that special prayers were offered earlier in the week by the children of the Schara Tzedeck Religious school and that similar prayers were planned by the children of Vancouver Talmud Torah.
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Syrian Border
TEL AVIV—^Fierce Syrian bombardment late last week caused huge fires at Tel Katzir Kibbutz, southeast of Lake Tiberias, and were fought for 24 hours with aid of volunteers and fire equipment from nearby settlements. In connection with the incident, Israel has lodged complaints with the UN. Mixed Armistice Commission.
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TEL AVIV—At   an undisclosed vacation retreat, Premier David   Ben,Gurion celebrated his 76th birtbday with* family members and a group of friends who   viewed   films the Premier's recent Scandinavian visit and recalled the historic career of Mr. Ben-Gurion in the struggle  for  a Jewish homeland.
New System
TEL AVI V—A different method of desalination ot water from that of Dr. Alexander Zarchin will be explored in two pilot plants, one in Israel and another in France, to be built by Azriel Osdor, a native of Tel Aviv and a French chemical engineer.
Wofch Nosser
TEL AVIV—Egypt's active role in the Yemen revolution is being closely followed in Israel where/ Tellable r^orts state the. mimber of Egyptian troops taiciog^'part in Hh^t war was greater than the number of Yemeh royalist soldiers and that almost an entire Egyptian armored brigade fought with the revolutionaries.
Freeman heads UJ.A. board
HAROLD FREEMAN
It has been announced by the Zionist Organization and Canadian Jewish Congress that Mr. Harold Freeman has been appointed chairman of the U. J. A. Board, succeeding Professor Sam Lipson. Mr. Freeman was chairman of the first combined U. J. A. campaign in 1948, and again in 1949. He was twice chairman of the Bonds for Israel drive, including the 1956 campaign which by far exceeded any bond drive before or since. Mr. Freeman v/as honored at the Negev Dinner in 1958. He is a past-president of Canadian Jewish Congress in British Columbia, and a past national vice-president of the Zionist Organization of Canada.