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Detroit (JTA)—Tlie 140-niember Reform congregation of the Birmingham Temple in suburban Detroit came to the defense this WPPU of its rabbi who has proclaimed himself from the pulpit to be an atheist. Rabbi Sherman T. Wine has also challenged a number of traditional Jewish positions in bis sermons. No issue of revoking his ordination for alleged heresy ha.s been raised because R e f o r m Judaism has no such procedures. The congregation is not affiliated with the U n i o n of American Hebrew Congregations or any other Jewish religious grouping. At a recent "godless" Chanukah Sabbath s e r v i c e , Rabbi Wine, who is 3B, declared that Judah Maccabee was not as great a figure as he is portrayed in Jewish history. He said it was "absurd" to believe that "all G r e e k s were adulterers and murderers and all Jews were good." He also said that the premise that there would be no morality in the world if it were not for the Jewish Christian tradion "is for the birds." He also expressed the belief that the Hellenist, or Greek, Jews of the Maccabean period were "the Reform Jews of their day." Mrs. Suzanne Velick, Temple secretary, issued the congregation's statement in support of Rabbi Wine which asserted that all religions have concerned themselves with the problem of human destiny and have tried to help man vinderstand and control his future. To solve this problem, the statement said, "man needs to know the truth about himself and the world in which he lives. He can best do this through use of the common sense or empirical method." "Commonsensical people ihvite every idea to be tested by the evidence of human experience," the congregation statement continued. "If the idea passes this test, it is worthy of belief. We at Birmingham Temple are committed to the use of this empirical method in the discovery of essential truth. Like the men of science, our minds are open. There is no belief we are unwilling to alter if the evidence proves us wrong." The statement emphasized that the congregations "will also use all customs and ceremonies that can effectively symbolize the values we hold sacred. We want to preserve whatever in Judaism is both rational and humanistic," it declared.
Arthur H. Guldblcin, President of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, has announced the Federation's grateful acceptance of the gift of an man-made lake for Camp Esther K. Newman. A gift of Henry A. Newman, the lake will be known as the JKNNIK n NEWMAN LAKE, in memory of Mr. Newman's late wife II is expected that the lake will be completed prior to the ISIi.") camping season Mrs Newman was an active member of the Jewish commun-
Jennie Newman ity until her death on June 27, I9C4, She was chairman of the Women's Division of the Jewish Philanthropies in 1948 and president of the Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs from 1056 to 195!). Mrs. Newman was also active in Brandeis University, Hadassah and Temple Israel. She was a worker for many years for the American Red Cross and
The December 18 issue of the Jewish Press carried a story of a meeting of Omaha Parents to discuss Bar-Bas Mitzvah parties. While no policy decisions were made, there was a general agreement that the Bar Mitz-' vah parties were too sophisticated and should be curtailed both in type and in number. This story was picked up by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and released on their world wide hews wire service.
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dent of Hinky Dinky Stores, said: "I know that Jjsnnie would l» pleased to have the lake at the camp. She was dedicated to the welfare of her people and during her lifetime served them in many ways. Like her sister-in-law Esther, for whom the camp is named, Jennie was particularly interested in the welfare of the children of the community. It gives ma great pleasure to provide this lake in her memory."
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Shown above is a partial skclch of (he existing facilities of the Esther K. Newman Camp and the proposed site of the fiveacre Jennie K. Newman Lake. many other community organi- camp chairman, commented that "the inclusion of the lake on the zations. camp site will enable campers $.10,000 Project Mr. Newman has offered to to learn and participate in wadefray the entire cost of the ter craft activities. This new faLake which is estimated at $30,- cility will greatly enhance our 000. The lake will occupy ap- camping program." proximately 5 acres of ground 'Jennie would be pleased' and will hold 14,000,000 gallons In reference to his gift, Mr. of water. Edward D. Brodkey, Newman, executive vicepresi-
Schools Closed In Philadelphia On High Holidays Philadelphia (JTA)—All public schools in Philadelphia and the Board of Education administrative offices will be closed next year on September 27 and 28, the Jewish New Year, and October 6, the Day of Atonement, the Board has decided. The action means that J e w i s h employes of the School District of Philadelphia will no longer suffer a deduction in pay for remaining out on the Holy Days. New York and other major cities with large" Jewish populations passed similar resolutions in prior years closing schools for the High Holy Days.
Editors Note; This is the second of three articles based on interviews with Robert Feinberg following his recent world trip with Mrs. Feinberg. This is not a travelogue. This series reprePlans for the closings, which sents the observations of an American Jew as he meets with Jews did not mention the Jewish Holy in other parts of the world. : ' ~ ' ~ Days, were listed in a resolution of their American citizenship. passed by the board which setRIOTS IN PRAGUE the 1064-65 school year calendar. TEUEZIM The s i t u a t i o n in Prague 1 A visit to the "model camp' A School Board spokesman said seemed to be much better than the closings were set because that of Moscow. Prague attracts of World War II, Terezin, re- the-Jewish absences caused admore tourists because It is bet- called to the Feinbergs all the ministrative problems and not ter equipped to accommodate horrors of Nazi Persecution of for religious reasons. The resovisitors, and is more lenient in those.years.' ' Terezin was in fact, cleaner, lution said the closing's had been privileges a n d governmental decided on "because of tho controls. The shops carry more better cared for, and closer to great numbers of absences exmerchandise; and the people some standard of livable condi- pected on these days with the atseemed to be more animated tions than any other camp in tendant difficulty in adequately than what was observed in Mos- Europe. The people sent to Tere- staffing our schools and offices." (Continued on Page 2) cow. The people of Prague openly express their protest of the comjiiuulst regime. During.his visit in Prague, Mr. Feinberg wit- riessed a full scale riot. A student demonstration was halted A limited number of children, ages 3, 4, and 5, will be by meahVoF extreme police bruaccepted for the new aeries in the Physical Fitness Program tality. Americans were warned for thd Sand-Pile Set. to get off the street, but through The program begins the week of January 5 and classes his hotel window, Mr. Feinberg will be held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 to viewed the horror of beaten 11:30 a.m. Early registration is recommended. bloody young people at the merThe success of this Tot Program has been demonstrated cy of the armed police. by the development of skills in those youngsters enrolled in The Russian newspaper report the'first session. . the following day described the Sarah Ros3 and Sharon Brodkey are jumping off the balevent as a "mild disturbance." ance beam. Richard Krasne, Carolyn Singer and Shari RoffAmerican newspapers carried man are doing handstands. Vicki Novak and Uri Karzen have no report at all. little difficulty in going through the obstacle course. Pargue, like Moscow, made Registration for the new session can be made with Besss trie Feinbergs acutely aware of Blank or Chuck Arnold, 34213BS. tha taken-for-grauted blessings
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