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By RABBI MEIR URI GOTTEiSMAN
Parshat Shlach
The greatest saints of every generadmi loved Eretz Ylsrael with all their hearts. Even If they did not go up physica^, their thoughts were In the Holy Land.
During the Fourth Aliya, when many Jews from Poland went up to Palestine, somieone asked Reb Meir Shapiro why he did not at least visit Eretz . Visracl.
Answered Reb Meirr "I still have strength in • me to go up to the Holy Land, but where will 1 ever find the strength to leave it? "
Our leaders not only loved Eretz Yisrael, they worked with all their heart for it. When Reb Shniuel Mohliver went to Petersburg to enlist Baron Ginzburg's support for the .Zionist cause, the baron gathered the leaders of the community for 3 meeting.
One professor rose and taunted Reb Shmuel: "Rabbi, do you really think that you can establish a Jewish state in Palestine? (Eretz Yisrael was practically an empty wasteland at that time, under Turkish rule.)
•Answered Reb Shmuel: "I am sure, honored : professor, that when you were a little child, and your father brought you to school the first day, he did not tell the tea'ther: "Here's my son, make him a professor.' He simply said, 'teach him to read.' And. when you entered gymnasium, it was just to complete that level. So it went, step by step, until today you are a great professor.
■fhc same with Eretz Yisrael. First let us get | a feu Jews to establish a settlement. And then, if I A^e are successful, perhaps some day there willbe :i a large Jewish population in Eretz. And then — if ii G-d wills, it — some day -there will be a Jewish | state." (IturayTorah)
h is said in the name of the Baal Shem Tdv (who ;': longed to visit: Eretz Yisrael): "When Moses sent i out the spies to search out the Holy Land, he told % them. 'V'hizchazaktem . . .Be strong, and take of % the fruit of the land... .' .
"What did he mean? But the most beantifol | fruit starts as a tiny seed. The seed Is planted In | the ground; it almost disolves Into nothing, and | then suddenly, there blossoms a beandfol tree. | The same with a human being. Before be can grow | into a beautiful neshama, he must first make ;i himself into a nothing, and then his greatness i comes." (Mee'mayanot Hanetzach)
Nothing grows by itself. The tiny seed of Eretz \ Yisrael grew from a dream in the minds of a'few men into a beautiful country. There was once a ii time that a Jew had a privilege of planting the } seed. But today a new privilege has been handed to us — to protect the beautiful tree of Israel, Eretz Yisrael, the first light of oiir Redemption. % There's no doubt, no question . . . there Is a i world war to destroy the Jewish state. Every Jew i; must do something to help Israel. We mast give ;! money. We must visit. We most move there, If we i; can.
A rav from the United States once visited the | Chazoh Jsh after touring Eretz Yisrael. The \ Chazon Ish rurned to him and said: "Tell me, 1 weren't Joshua and Caleb right when they cried, | 'Tova ha.'arefz m'od m'od — The land is exceed- | ingly good!'" %
The land of Israel is very good, given to us by a | good Father in Heaven. Now we have to be'good % anddooufduty. ; iii
. Shabbat Shalom.
For concerned parents
A new group of concerned parents of children with psychiatric problems called Tikvah Is holding an open meeting at 8 piin. June 22 at Beth Emeth Hals Yehuda Syhagpgnev Tikvah now has 20 families. It is currently plan-
ning^ for its first Jewish group home for disturbed children.
Chairpersons are Rabfol Joseph Kelman and accountant Marvid. BUdi-stein. Call Mel Starkman at 635-1859 for more to-.formation.
Roberts praises Canada, Israel co-operation
By BEVERLEY STERN
TORONTO —
A federal cabinet minister hinted before a group of about 300 Canadian executives that a new era in Canada-Israel relations may be in the offing.
"John Roberts, minister of state for science and technology, said plans for a Canada^lsrael tech-- nology and research sharing agreement may be discussed at the next fall meeting between eco-. nomic ministers of both countries.
Roberts, who is also minister of the environment, addressed a business luncheon meeting sponsored by the Canada-Israel Chamber of Commerce at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Praising existing cooperation between Canada and Israel in culture and science, Roberts speculated that research and development (R«&D) willbe the "fuel which will make the relationship flourish for many years to come,"
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In private response to media questions, Roberts declined to comment on the recent Israeli raid on the nuclear reactor in Iraq. He indicated, however, that the raid would probably not undermine existing Cariada-lsrael trade and sharing agreements, but he stated he was not responsible for foreign policy.
On the matter of future co-operation between Israel and Canada, Roberts
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TORONTO —
The Technion-lsrael Institute of Technology will formally dedicate the M; David Lipson environmental wind tunnel on the opening day of its international board of governors meeting, June 21, in Israel. The Lipson family will be represented by Ja.ek and Bea Young of Toronto.
The $300,000 project, the first environment wind tiinnel in Israel, was funded by the Toronto chapter of the Canadian Teehnion Society. The tunnel will serve as a ''laboratory" for such phenomena as flow of wind in an urban environment; micro-meteorology; the effect of industrial chimneys on the environment; building aerodynamics; wind energy utilization; agricultural engineering wind breakers; and transpc«t of pollutants.
David Lipson was bom-iii Toronto in 1928 and graduated from the University of Toronto's faculty of architecture in 1951. He was active in the affairs of both the Urban Development Institute and the Canadian Teehnion So- , ciety. He served as presi-
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dent of the Jewish Vocational Service of Toronto and; chairman of Holy Blossom Temple's house committee before. his untimely death a little over twoyears ago..
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identified two areas, such as agriculture and nuclear physics. He said the groundwork for the ex-change pf agricultural technology was established in December 1978.
He also spoke of the potential for exchange between the.Weizmann Institute for Science in Israel and Western Canadian universides, particularly in nuclear physics.
Describing Israel and Canada as relatively small in the. world economy, Roberts emphasized that international co-operation in research and development was iiever more necessary.
He regarded a declining
rale of worid growth as a major threat to the exports of all nations, and said a trend towards protectionism might be a possible fallout from the increased ■ competitiveness in the World market. ' ^
Roberts rejected the temptation for Canada to become isolationist — a strategy he. described as an "alka seltzer remedy bringing only short-term relief"
He called for a concerted national effort from both government and In-dustr>' to raise! the present level of R&D fondhig from the current 1 % of the Gross National Product to 1,5% by 1985.
22,000 at Israel Day
TORONTO —
Fourth annual Israel Day, a.tribute to IsraePs33 years of achievement, splashed to a close last Sunday with a crowd attendance wlilch exceeded 22,000, at Ontario Plnce.
This celebration, sponsored by the Canadian Zionist Federation, Central Region, saluted the Jewish state with presentations by Toronto Hebrew day schools, and showcased Sephardic culture In Israel by Oriental-Jewish song and dance.
Amidst all the fun and fanfare, a special ceremony was held for 24 oUm from Toronto, to recognize and realize the commitment of those who were
planning to move to Israel.
Israel Day culminated at The Forum with greetings from Larry Grossman, Ontario minister of Indostiy & tourism, David Ariel, consul-general of Israel and other community leaders.
A special honor was given to the mayor of Amsterdam, Win Polak and the Dutch people, who playied a big role In protecting Jews dorinig World War n and throughout histor)-.
The last segment of Israel Day, an evening Forum concert presented singer Theodore BIkel, and jazz musician Moe Koffman who performed to a capacity audience.
■ In real terms, he explained, that means national spending <» R&D win have to doable the. $2.5 mlDlon spent in 1979.
He commended Israel which,! In 1978-79, spent 2.3% of Kb Gross National Product on R&D.
"Israel has learned how powerful a stimulus R&D can be for export," he said. "During 1979. more than 30% of IsraeTs in-du'strial exports came from products developed through R&D projects in. industrial laboratories..
'.'Every dollar ill vested by Israel in industrial R&D yielded $6 to $8 in export income per year."
A strong advocate of what he termed a "sectoral strategy," Roberts said Canada should not spread its R&D dollars too thin. Rather, he urged specialization in key areas where Canada already has established a competitive technological edge, such as in resource-base technology.
Phil Granovsky, presi-. dent of the Canada-Israel Chamber of Commerce, told the same audience that Israel and Canada complemented one another in science-based industry.
"There is a multitude of opportunities for licensing ajgreements, technology transfers, joint research and hard sales," Granovsky said.
He described Israel as a world leader in solar energy, medical electronics.
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Four Week Course Thursday, July 2 to Friday, July 31
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RABBI JON BLOOMBERG, Ph. D.
The Study of the Bible
RABBI HOWARD SACKNOViTZ, M.S., M.Ed., Instructor Ancient ^nd Medieval Jewish Religious Movements and Sects DR. AARON MUSSBAUM, Doctor of Hetjrew Literatu.re (O.H.L ) ■ Liturgy: "Teaching the Siddur" . RABBI ROBERT BINDER
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agricultural technology and defence electronics. Canada, he said, leads in aerospace, telecommunications and in yideotext technology.
Granovsky called for "up-front, tangible en-
couragement" from both Israeli and Canadian governments to. develop a technology and research-sharing agreement similar to that which exists between Israel and the United States.
"Israel Is ready and wiUlng," he said. He sngr.
it was now np to Canada to show Interest in tapping the "enonnons potential" for economic co-operation between the two countries. .
Participants In Kitchenerwalkathon prepare to set put.
Kitchener walkathon
KITCHENER —
The Kitchener Jewish community's first annual youth walkalhori was held last month, with more than 130 children and parents walking the 10-kilometre course. Aim of the walk was to get the kids personally involved in raising funds for Israel.
Kitchener Mayor Mor-iey Rosenberg ran the distance in 49 minutes, closely followed by Steve Nbrris and Jason Levy. The youngest participant to complete the distance was 5-year-oId Joshua Pascoc.
. Community leaders report that plans for next
year's event include the participation of the entire adult community and an invitation to residents of Guelph, Cambridge, Brantford and Stratford to join in.
Funds raised from the walkathon will be designated for special youth projects in Israel.
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HOW TO READ THE SIDDUR ■ CANTOR JOSEPH COOPER
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THE DRAMA OF MODERN ISRAEL: THE LITERARY REFLECTION ■ MRS. YAEL GORDON
Representative texts from novels, plays, poetry are used toexplorethe tumultuous ■ past and present of niodeni Israel.
THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT IN HEBREW. AND FLUENCY IN HEBREW IS REQUIRED. .
TUESDAY EVENING SERIES - 8 p.m., beginning June 23
ISSUES OF SILENCE PROFESSOR BEN LAPPIN, visiting Professor from Bar Universityah.d formerly of.Toronto. ;.. Prof Lappin examines four-crucial issues in the Jewish World.: The problem of the Soviet-Jewish emigres (June 23); .
- Jewish Universalism and Assimilation (June'30), . ' ' ,
- The Israeli-Diaspora Contin.uum (July 7);. .. ■ Zionism in the EncJ of Ideology Era (July 14)
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;; TRENDS AND CONFLICT IN MODERN JEWISH THOUGHT-
PROFESSOR LOUIS GREENSPAN, Professor of Philosophy, .McMiisier University. ; Hamilton ; < I. An exploration.of currein religious and philoso|)hical prpblems with a special Jewish perspective' The sorfes vvill deal with the Holocaust debate; Judaisms position on-the great moral; questions and.the challenge.of modernity.:,'
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