Friday, October 12, 1962
JEWISH WESTERN BULLETIN
Page Five
Ten classes in Hebrew slated at New Centre
Registration commences in approximately three weeks^-for this season's Keren Hatflrbut Ulpan Hebrew classes to be "held as part of the New Centre program. A complete timetable of the Hebrew classes offered is printed in this week's Bulletin and the Ulpan executive have strongly urged ail those who wish to avail themselves of this new and more pleasurable way of learning Hebrew, to be sure to reserve the time for the class of their choice and to save this timetable form.
Registration takes place at the New Centre the week of Octobc 28 to November 4 with classes commencing the week of November 5. Seven Israeli teachers are scheduled to give the classes accordii^ to tjie newest Ulpan methods, of teaching Hebrew to adults. Any class for which there is insuffieient, j-egistratipn will, of course^ have to be dropped.
An innovation ot the Ulpan this year is the addition of four daytime classes, two for beginners in Hebrew, one for intermediates, and one for slightly more advanced intermediates. The University and High School special 7 pm. class inaugurated with such success last year, continues this season with both beginners and intermediate levels.
Beginners classes this year have been divided into two categories: those who have had absolutely no Hebrew before and those who already know a little Hebrew, such as the alphabet. Intermediate classes are also once again distributed to cover both those who have previously
'CShipleted one year of beginners Hebrew as well as those who have already a knowledge of some 500 words. The advanced class will be composed of students who coimpleted Intermediate *A' last, season and who have a basic knowledge of about IflOO words of Hebrew.
. For the first time, too, the executive awaits special placement tests which are due from New
York and which will be available soon to place any person who is not sure of their proper class level and who would like to be given this simple placement test. Further notification ,of the arrival of the placement tests will be given in The Bulletin.
Ulpan cla-sses, which have now become part of the New Centre program, are a Keren Hatarbut activity and commenced under the co-sponsorship of the Vancouver Talmud Torah two years ago, when approximately 30 people first evinced interest in taking the course. Last year, an initial response of close to 70 persons resulted in the first annual greduation class for the Ulpan, when 44 .persons received certificates for completing their year's course. Ayin pins were also awarded to those witn a knowledge of 1,00Q words or more and a few special merit awards were presented to certain students who qualified.
Hard-working executive of the Ulpan is comprised of: Samuel Kaplan, chairman; Dr. B. Goodman and Dr. L. Komar, co-chairmen; C. Leonoff, treasurer; Mrs. N. Frankenburg and Mrs. L. Komar, co-secretaries; Mrs. M. Thai, registrar; and Mrs.,,S. Kaplan, publicity. .
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Dr. H. L. Stein to address Lion's Gate
Professor Harry L. Stein of the University of British Columbia will address the meeting df Lion's Gate Lodge No. 1716 which will be held Monday, October 15 at the, Vancouver Peretz School at 8:30 p.m.
Di-. Stein is president of the Pacific region C^iladian Jewish Congress ancf the topic of his talk will be "Canadian-Jewish Congress at a national level."
An interesting evening is an-.ticipated and refreshments will be served.
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Ctaims for Polisli property
being received by gov't
sets Sihedules for Suciot and Sottihat Torah
Evening service ushering- in
Fear New pressure on Israel by U.S.
Tel Aviv -r- The encouraging news of the decision by th6 United States to enable Israel to procure missiles for defensive purposes was somewhat dampened by information making the rounds here that the American government is getting ready to exert pressure on Israel on political matters regarding Israel-Arab relations.
The correspondent of "Haaretz' in Washington reports that the State Department looks upon the successful solution of the vexing Holland-Indonesian conflict in New Guinea as an effective example for forcing solution of the Israel-Arab impasse. Those high ranking U.S. officials point with satisfaction to the results of the pressure exerted by the U.S. government on their Dutch ally. An article in the influential publication "Foreign Affairs" written by M. Bundy, President Kennedy's adviser on security and defense, reflects the official attitude of the American government in international affairs.
In his article Mr. Bundy notes that in certain regions of the I world, among them is the Mid-[dle East, the sympathies and interests of America may run [sometimes simultaneously different directions. This pheno-(menon may compel the U.S. J government to assume a posi-jtion to which both interested [parties will take violent excep-[tion as inimical to their respective interests.
the joyous Succot Festival will be chanted Friday night October 12 at 6.15 p,m. at Schara Tze-deck synagogue. Morning services on both days of the Succot holiday, Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14,.will begin 9 a.m.. Cantor Jacob Rosenberg Will chant the liturgical music and:^ Rabbi Bernard Goldenberg will officiate.
Worshippers will also have the opportunity of using the Congre-ga.tion's Esrogim arid Lulavim. A Kiddush reception will be served the worshippers in the Congregation's Succa at the conclusion of each service. On Saturday afternoon at 5.30 p.m. Rabbi Goldenberg will conduct his
usual Sabbath afternoon Bible
YomKippur Appeal has good results
The annual Yom Kippur Appeal of the Jewish National Fund was held in each synagogue on Yom Kippur Day.
Al Mann, JNF chairman, ha^«; announced that results thus far in the Appeal total better than $10,500.
The appeal at Beth Israel Congregation was delivered by Rabbi B. Woythaler; at Schara Tzedeck by Rabbi B. Goldenberg; at Beth Hamidrosh by J. Checov; at Jewish Home for the Aged by J. B. Jaffe; and at North Vancouver Jewish Community services by Julian "Bud" Smith.
Results to date are as follows: Beth Israel, $6,23«; Schara Tzedeck, $3,492; Beth Hamidrosh, $263; Jewish Home for the Aged, $480. Results have not as yet been received from the North Vancouver community.
Monies ^from the Yom Kippur Appeal are directed towards the reclamation of land in Israel's Negev. New settlers • reaching the shores of Israel daily will be settled on reclaimed JNF tracts.
All those who contributed to the Appeal are urged to send in their pledges as quickly as possible, so that monies, can be remitted immediately to Israel.
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The concluding days of the joyous Succot holiday, climaxed by the celebration of Simchat Torah and Hakofos on the last day, will be ushered in at Schara Tzedeck synagogue with a Succot Shemini Atzeret service on Friday evening, October 19, at 6 p.m. Morning services on She-mini Atzeret on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. and with Yiskor memorial services at 10.30 a.m, Rabbi Goldenberg will officiate and preach the sermons.
Saturday evening, October 20, the traditional Simchat Torah party for children and Hakofos will take place at 7 p.m. Children will receive flags, apples, candy and other goodies. The older children will be allowed to march in the processiorr with the Torah. All children will join in the Torah procession and sing and dance along with the entire Congregation, thus imparting a spirit of youthful vigor to the celebration of Simchat Torah. Arrangements for the children's party are being handled by the Sisterhood, Men's Club and the Mothers' Club of the Schara Tzedeck religious institute.
Morning services on Simchat Torah, Sunday, Oct. 21, are at 9 a.m. and Hakofos is at 10.15 a.m. A kiddush to celebrate the occasion will be served in the auditorium following the conclusion of the service.
Britain may sell Israel missiles
LONDON—Diplomatic sources in Britain have reported the good prospects of a possible sale of England's famous "bloodhound" missiles to Israel. At the same time, word was received that the Soviet Union has pledged to speed delivery of promised armaments -to at least three of Israel's Arab neighbors, Egypt, Iraq and Syria. Among items already being sold by Russia to the Arab states are TU-6 jet bombers, latest model? of the MIG jet fighters, artillery and some submarines.
MONTREAL — Canadian citizens who claim compensation for property nationalized in Pol^
and should submit their claims to the Department of External Affairs, according to a statement received from that Department by Canadian Jewish Congress. These claims will enable the Ex-ternal Affairs department to obtain a more accurate assessment of the amount and value of property involved in negotiations with the Polish government for settlement of such claims.
citizens now and at the time of nationalization. The information, -which .is to be submitted in the form of an affidavit or stattitbry declaration in triplicate, ought to indlude full name and present address of person submitting claim; present nationality and how acquired; description and accurate location of property and name and address of Polish in-
stitution or nationalizing entity which is administering property; evidence of ownership; in what manner, and when property rights were acquired and estimated value of property based on claimant's evaluation according to. state or condition of property on September 1, 1939.
Canadian Jewish Congre/ss has contacted tlie Dtepartment of External Affairs on numerous occasions requesting that steps be taken to protect the legitimate
rights of Canadian citizens for Eligible could be Canadian-t such a compensation, following
the pattern adopted in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, where
agreements weref reached between the respective govern-nttnts and • Poland to conipen* sate for property which waa nationalized.
■ Further information regarding Polish claims is obtainable from the office of Canadian Jewish Congress.
The Mens Club and the Sisterhood
of
Congregation Beth Israel
cordially invite you to attend a
Joint Banquet
on Wednesday. October 17th at 6:30 p.m.
in the Main Auditorium of the Synagogue
GUEST SPEAKER
MR. BEN LAX
of Los Angeles
National Vice-President of the United Synagogue of America
Admission: 3.25 per person Make Reservations a? the Synagogue Office, RE 1-4161