JUNE 12, 1S59
THE   CANADIAN   JEWISH    REVIEW
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Wine In Jewish Tradition
�Y  AITNUI  CILBERT,   ASSISTANT  RAID,  CANMICATION   BKA|   JMHURUN,   NIWAK.   NJ.
"He who abstains from wine is � alnner" . . . "Wine cheereth God and man." So spoke the authors of Jewish scripture. Wine, whose use is obligatory at Jewish religious functions and observances, is appreciated and lauded in Jewish lore and tradition. The owner of a vineyard about to gather his first harvest was exempt from military service. The grape harvest was an occasion for great rejoicing. However, it was also said, <(when wine comes in, knowledge goes out." Rabbi Isaac declared that "wine makes the faces of the wicked red in this world but pale in the world to come." A judge who had drunk wine was not allowed to sit in judgment, A wise man who had drunk wine was not per-sd to teacK ~~
How To Announce Engagement"
All  this I learned  as  I investigated the role of wine in Jewish
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world because of wine and women. Noah preserved a branch of tfiat original slip of vine. He cultivated it and became the first producer of wine. But he, too, like Adam before him, had not learned moderation. In.his enthusiasm, Noah let Satan get involved in the plant-
how much we take for granted^ For as long as I can remember, I always had wine on Friday evening as part of the Kiddush ceremony, and then on Saturday evening as part of Havdolah. We drank wine on Sukkos and Shevuos. Of course, on Passover we were permitted to drink four whole cups, if we could manage it, and if we stayed awake through all the Seder prayers. Sometimes we would skip the last cup and rush to let Elijah into the house. Our fanciest cup was filled with wine in his honor. And then, when I was married, my bride and I drank from a cup of wine. Indeed, I took wine for granted.
One day I received a letter from India. "Dear Rabbi," it b^an: "We thank you for your letter and for the parcel of leaflets on various
To announce the engagement* the family of the bride-to-be may choose to announce the engage, ment to their friends at a family dinner or party (sending engraved announcements is not correct), but in any case they will agnd an announcement to the newspapers. Ask the newspapers' society editor when this should reach them for it to appear at a -certain time. Usually a paper will want this about three weeks in advance of release date, and a glossy picture of the bride-to-be one week in advance.
Many magazines and papers and some photographers have forms for recording her name, fiance's name, names and residences of both seta of parents, and background material on the young couple,, such as schooling and dubs; and date of wedding. The society editors decide how much of this they can use, and edit the material to suit their papers; but to help them, here are some suggestions: type or print all the information.
If either parent is not living, be sure to include the name of the deceased, writing "the late" before it � even if the living parent has remarried. Divorced parents should announce the engagement together, the mother's name preceding the father's. If the mother is a widow, her formal name is always her husband's full name. The bride-to-be must sign her name and include her telephone number. If her fiance is not from her town, ask his mother for a list of the newspapers to notify and send the story to them at the same time.
Jewish subjects which have been a great help to us. We shall be thankful to receive more such leaflets which are very educative and enlightening to UB on our Jewish-
ing of the branch and was also led to sin.
Unlike Adam and Noah who were led to sin through wine, Jacob used wine for his own good. We read that when he sought the blessing from his father, Isaac, Jacob/gave him wine, "that an exalted mood might descend upon him, for only when a man is joyously excited does the Shekinah (God's spirit) rest upon him."
At the wedding feast of Jacob, wine was served. At the banquet celebrating their reunion, Joseph and his brothers, the sons of Jacob, broke twenty-two years of "abstinence from""wine. The brothers had abstained as a sign of remorse for selling Joseph into slavery; and Joseph had abstained he hM. grieved over the
prayer book covered with white orchids- and stephanotis. � Mrs. Hyman Shulman, sister of the bride, was matron of honour, in a .pink and white chiffon gown, with matching cap, and carried a cascade bouquet of pink and white roses. Allan David, brother of the groom, was best man. Standards _of_wbite_jfaa.eaL and gladioli ar-
have generous, easy-to-<grip leather or -plastic handles. Such -features as strong stitching, fortified corners, and cushion edges to protect bindings �all ada years to the life of any luggage. Metal studs on the bottom of cases help to preserve the leather or fabric, keep it from getting damp or worn.
ranged with .pink roses and ribbons formed the decorations. Mrs. Goldfarb, mother of the bride, wore a blue silk and organza gown, with matching hat. Mrs. David, mother of the groom, was in a gown of blue peau de sole, with a hat to match. Their corsages were of white gardenias. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Stephen David spent their wedding trip travelling through the Eastern States, and to Cape Cod, Mass.; and the Berkshire Festival. The bride travelled in a mauve hand-painted dress. They have taken up residence in Toronto, Ont. Here for the marriage were: Mr. and Mrs. S. Kates, Mr. and Mrs. A. David and daughter, Moreen; and Mrs. Clara David Herman; all of Welland, Ont.
It is important to know, from the very beginning, how to care for luggage. When they are stored, in a dry, cool place. Both heat and dampness are natural enemies to well-made luggage. Should the bags get wet, never dry them by the radiator. Overloading puts a bad strain on locks, and often results in knocking a bag out of shape.
It's a good idea to keep luggage clean, as it. will not only look better, but last longer. First,
clean with a damp cloth, and mild soap lather. Then rub with a dry, soft nap cloth, and, if leather, apply saddle soap lightly. When dry, remove excess soap and polish with a good, neutral wax.
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ness. Could you explain the following question. . . ..What important part does the cup of wine play in our Jewish tradition? ... Believe me, dear Rabbi, there is a very great demand here for instructive. and_ educative material on Judaism. A. B. Affif, Secretary, YMHA, Bombay, India."
Well, one might as well .have asked me, why do I put on my left shoe first, or why do we stretch at the seventh inning? We just do. I have never given these things a second thought. And I really had never given wine a second thought either. But, after all, our friends in India were quite serious about this. There must be some special significance to wine. And so I began searching our literature. Like Hagar, thirsting for drink when her eyes suddenly were opened, so I began to thirst for knowledge about wine.
Wine has a remarkable Biblical history. For example, the angels were supposed to have fed Adam on meat and wine during his stay in the Garden of Eden. Unfortunately, he enjoyed his wine too much'. For according to the legend, the forbidden fruit was the wine grape on which Adam became intoxicated. And so sin entered the
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The marriage of Miss Joyce Elayne Goldfarb, daughter of Mrs. Ida Goldfarb, 6120 Maple-wood Avenue, and the late Louis Goldfarb, to Dr. Joseph Stephen David, of Toronto, Ont, son of Mrs. Bertha David, 46 Merritt Street, Welland, Ont., and the late Michael David, took place in the* Normandie Room of the Sheraton-Mount Royal Hotel, on Tuesday, May 26, at six o'clock. Dr. C. N. Denburg, Rabbi, officiated, assisted by Cantor Nathan Cfoll. The bride was given in marriage by Hyman Shulman. her brother-in-law; and her mother. She wore a gown of white ribbon lace, made with a fitted bodice, short sleeves, and bell-shaped skirt. Her three-quarter-length veil of tulle illusion was combined with, a matching coronet, and she carried a white
A purchase, like luggage, is something, not replaced for years. These pieces should be the very best quality, to be useful on a plane, boat, train, and motor trips. Matching or coordinated pieces that are conservative and classic, are the best. ~A"good"Jrule~is to stick-to nationally known manufacturers' names, for reliable workmanship and quality. Look for the combination of strength plus lightness; wellmade, strong metal hardware that will stay in alignment. See that the bags are neatly and cleanly finished with no loose or ragged edges. Make sure that the leather or fabric is evenly-applied,: and lies smoothly. This is also something to check on, when inspecting linings. A lining should be of good quality, whether it's rayon or cotton or plastic, and it s-hould be color-matched or smartly contrasted to the outside of the bag. A Very convenient arrangement is a zipper pocket lined with water-repellent plastic or fabric.                                       �
For long life, the bindings on bags should be strong hide or plastic, at least one and three quarters to two inches wide; and
Traditional invitations are on a white, ivory, or cream-colored double jiheet of the finest-quality
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with engraving on the top sheet is generally used for the more formal ceremony, a smaller size for less formal. Shaded Roman
and English Script are among the most-popular styles of engraving. Invitations to the wedding always "request the honour of your presence" and to the reception read "pleasure of your company." Tissues inserted by the printer to protect the engraving are left in.
While engraving is-traditional, -a�foFm--of� raised^ printing or en-bossing that resembles engraving is sometimes used for formal invitations   or   announcements.
Order invitations from the jeweler, stationer or the stationery department in a store. They all have Qualified consultants to guide in the correct wording, no matter how complicated.
In addressing the invitations, outer envelopes must be handwritten, never typed. Only full names are correct. Streets, cities and provinces should also be written without abbreviations.
The inner envelope, unsealed, is addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. Cohen" without first names or address. Children are not included in the invitations: a separate one is addressed to each or, when there ~are several, the first names m�y be written in one line: "Susan, Anna, Robert"
For   an   informal   wedding   including  other than  close friends and relatives among your guests, --^formal invitations are very-much" -in�order?�However,   at   a   small wedding    where    less    than    60 guests   have  been   invited,  handwritten notes from  the_bride  or mother art; uccupluble.'
For the remarriage of a divorce" e, invitations and announcements are made by handwritten notes.
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