Fridoy^ September 13, 1957 *
J EWISH WESTERN BU LLETI N
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Voice of the Beth Hamidrosh
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^ Editor^ note: The folio^insr^rHc^^^ first
of e new^$eries for Rosfi Hsshbno in which he discunes the signifiesRse . of the High Holy 9«yfl in triifi light of modern times ond olso expresses his views on some local prpblems of the Jewish community os well as on the problems of Israel which are of concern to oil Jewry. This series of articleshas been trdnsloted from Yiddish. ^^
By RABBI CII^B/
npHE days of Rosh Hashona
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A arid Yom Kippu^ are well known as the holiest days of the year for the Jewish people. These days call the Jewish 'soul to awakerimg and to remember thb Almighty G-d, the breatbr of the world, of heaven, and earth an( everything therein.
The Jew is beset by anxiety in these days. He stands in feat of the-holy judghient bver his ftitiire destiny which, .according to Jewish tradition, is decided,by G-d during the aiwe-some days o^ Rosh Hashona and Yom Kippur.
It is for this reason that large sections of the Jewish pedple, Wittiout class* distinction, all who nourish the "pintele Yid" within them, and who are spiriiually tied to Jewry, consider it ai;i obligation in these days.of awe, the'"Yomim Na--
rorni, to, themselves from the prdsaip/'pur-sWts of their: daily lives,; and from year round business matters, and consider it necessary to en-"Mokem
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Kodesh," a Holy sanctuary. All "Kla Yisrp^" join together to jxnir fbrth with greait ferypr their heartfelt prayers to i^iPMghjh|^
The prayers of Jews are not only for themselves alone, for their own lives ^nd families, close ones and friends, but for everyone, for the people 6f Israel and for ill the world. Deep in his heart t^e Jew hopes eternally that all humaiiity, Jews and non-Jews alike Should be brought under the influences of the great ideals of G-dliness and thus be raised to a higher spuritual level which will make it possible to defeat and eradicate all eyil influences that lead to ^cts of Itist and sadism tp which many people become enslaved.
^n Rosh Hashona the Jew prays with great earnestness:
''Our G-d and the G-d of cor ancestors, reign thoo over ihe whole earth in thy gloiy; and in thy majesty be exalted over the whole earth: sjhine forth In Hie excellq^ce
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of thy. supreme power over all the Inhabitants of thy teirestrial world.**
Even more particular does the Jew become in his prayers on Rosh Hashona and Yom Kippur, when he dsks many times that *^ manner of wickedness vamsh as smokn^ when thou sfaalt remove thet dominion of wickedness from the eaurtih.'*
Pra;yers to G-d in the great and holy days of Rosh Hashona and Yom Kippur,' certainly hold a vital and cardinal place in Jewish religious life.
A MIGHTY DEMONSTRATION
The gathering of Jews everywhere during these days, on every continent in the world, with but one thought
to plead for inercy from the Ahnighty Crieator, serves as a mighty demonstration of the belief for the sake of which the Jewish people has suffered so much and endured millions of sacrifices. Eyen today there,are still strong currents of anti-Semitism in the world. Sometimes hatred of the Jews is shown openly, but often it is .hidden or masked behind a-friendly front. Nevertheless the Jew lives on, not only in Israel where he is protectee! by his own army and police^' but also throughout the world wherever he finds himself.'
However, the significance ,of the sacred object of Rosh^ Hashona iand Yom Kippur would not Ije properly understood if it v/ere thought sufficient to enter the holy place, leaf through the "inachzir" prayer book and pray to fe-d even with sincerity and close attention, without understanding that the main thing is to stimulate deep thoughts within oneself arid judge one's action (objectively over the past year. Did one do the right and proper thing at all times in the light of spiritual satisfaction and did one fulfill the demands which are made upon one as a Jew and as a man. ]^o, there is usually much left to be desired! V'
Vancouver Histadnit will wind up a very successful Campaign on Thursday, September 19 at 8:30 p.m. at the Community Centre. Yehudit Simhomt, outstanding Mbetzot Hapoalot leader in Israel, willlje guest speaker.
Cliff Margolis, Chairman of 1957 Campaign and B. Victor ^who attended the 9th Western Canadian Histadnit Conference iA^ Calgary will present their reports. Financial fteport will be presented by Mr. I. Rome, Financial Secretary. ; - -'^
All outstariding workers for the 1957 Histadrut campaign will be honored and the chairman will make the presentations.
Ail canvassers and "contributors are urged to attend ttiis affair. It is a rare opportunity that Vancouverites have to meet and hear one of Israel's finest women leadersi Yehudit Sim-honit. ' ■ ■' • ■
Refreshments will be served.
TALMUDTORAH
DR. MASS WILL BE CANTOR A BETH ISRAEL FOR HOLY DAYS
Dr. Bernard P. Mass of Edmonton, Alberta, formerly o; Winnipeg, will serve as cantor during Ihe Rosh Hashona and
With the Talmud Torah classes in
DR. BARNARD P. MASS
Yom Kippur Services at the Beth Israel, in the absence of Cantor Abraham Deutsch.
Dr. Mass is well known for ^is can-torial and musical work and served the Beth Shalom Congregation of Edmonton for five years, as regular Can tor. -Prior to that, he lived in Winnipeg, where he had his first taste 6f
full swing. Principal Morris Springer liturgical music at the age of nine, is re-organizing last year's evening as alto soloist in a synagogue choir, program to include several younger Later he conducted Sabbath Services classes and post graduate groups. A at various synagogues in Winnipeg, unique experiment is underway to ' Dr. Mass has sung in many concert prepare the girl graduates for a Bas and radio performances throughout Tdrah ceremony and to familiarize Westeri| Canada. He has sung the them with riaiethods for creating what | main lead in several Gilbert and Sul-
EAD TO BETTgR LIFE This basic personal judgment should lead one towards a better and ■iiUer life in the future, a life in keeping with the ideals that have guided the Jewish people for thousands of years, ideals which draw their foundation from the Torah of Sinai and have given unexceptional mor^l strength to the Jewish people'until his- very day! Self-judgqient, analyzing and checking one's life, to discover one's faults and to avoid them in the future was always the main point emphasized by Jewish religious eaders and directed to the attention of the Jewish masses. The demand for self-judgment has been
might be called the "Jewish Home! Beautiful." '
The Talmud Torah's new faculty is the strongest in many years. Members of the JEnglish Department headed by Mrs. T Trunkfield include: Mrs. L. Holmgren, Mrs. E. Lendvoy, Mrs. M. Nesbit, Mrs. M. Norton, Miss D. Speftcer, Mrs. A. MacDonald, Miss R. Chess and Mrs. M. Coblin.
The Hebrew Department this year includes Mr. Chaim Reiznik, Mrs. Aya KJausner, Mrs. Gita Kron, and Mrs. Lili Springer. Later in the season Mr. L. Levi of London, England, is expected in Vancouver to join" the Hebrew faculty.
livan operas and is at present engaged in rehearsing for a production of the musical ^ "Song of Norway."
Dr. Mass performed frequently before Jewish and Christian charitable
organizatiohs in many communities. He is married to the former Florence Brody, who had attended school in Vancouver and he has two children, PhilUp 5, and Sherrill 2.
Seat reservations for the High Holiday Services can be made on Wednesday, September 18 and Thursday, Septem.ber 19 from 7-9 p.m., and Sunday, September 22 from 2-5 p.m., with the seating committee, under the chairmanship of Mr. M. H. Ginsberg.
Non-members may also rent seats for the services. For further information, call the Synagogue Office, 1bA. 4161.
ATOMIC ENERGY MEETING OPENS IN ISRAEL
UNITED NATIONS—The first international atomic conference being held in the Middle East, opened at Rehovoth, Israel, on September 8, with scientists from all parts of the world—except from Israel's own neighbors in the area. No Arab state or scientific institution will be represented.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is one of the three main sponsors of the meeting; the others are the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics, and the Weizmann Institute of Science at Rehovoth,
DE^n SEA SCROLLS OPEN ' TO PUBUC W JERUSALEM
Tourists to Israel can now inspect the famous Dead Sea Scrolls at the Shrine of the Book, situated in University City in Jerusalem. The seven scrolls can be viewed every day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Expert guidance is provided. Admission is free.
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UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA EXTENSIC^N EVENING COURSES
1957 - 58 Session
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HERZL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL MEETS AT JEWISH CENTRE
The Her4 religious school which ineets at the Community Centre under the direction of Rev. F. S. Gartner will open for its'third season on Monday, October 7. . , .
Children, ages 6 to 12, are eligible to attend and classes are conducted by Cantor Gartner once a v/eek for, each, age group. The curriculum includes Hebrew; bible, Jewish history, customs and ceremonies, and brew songs. ,
For further information please contact Mrs. S. Miller, KE. 2012-R or Mrs. Max Meyer, CH. 8298.
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placed before the Jewish people un-| ceasing^y.
The great Jewish religious philos-| opher of the eleventh century. Bach-1 ya ben Joseph ibn Pakuda, who lived in Spain, in his book, "Chovath Hal-1 vovath"—"Guide to the Duties of the Heart," enumerates, in his dis-1 course on ethics, 30 different accounts j in detail relating to self-judgment, in | which a man shall become steeped.
It is easy to see that many difficult! and unsolved problems in Jewish life will come to the surface after a thor-1 ough self-analysis, both of a personal and general nature. ■
PLAN OVER 100 EVENTS FOR TExNTH ANNIVERSARY
The Tenth Anniversary Committee I is working feverishly to make 1958 a festival year for the tourist. At least two special events will take place] every week, enabling every tourist jto! participate in the celebrations when-j ever he comes. Among the recurring | events ire fortnightly dance festivals and monthly tribal daiices and *fan-{ tasias in Druze villages.
BETH HAMIDROSH
RABBI GINSBERG
HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES
will take place
at the Community Centre
with
Cantor Arie Hurwitz of Los Angeles '
who officiated here in 1955 \
Sale of seofs at the Community Centre
Sun., Sept. 15 10 o.m. to 12 noon and each evening
Sun., Sept. 15 to Thurs., Sept 19 7 to 9 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 22 1G a.m. to 12 noon
Sat., Sept. 21 (Sitehos sect sales 10 p.m. to 12 midnite At Beth Hamidrbsh, 3231 Heather
Ail seats $10.00 For information phone J. Checor, CE. 6638 or A. Klimoff, BA. 9341