Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 April 1971 — Page 11

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Friday, Aprff 16, 1971

THE JEWISH POST AND OPINION

The Digest Of The Yiddish Press

India Bites The

By RABBI SAMUEL SILVER India and Israel have in common a woman prime minister, a history of uprisings against British control, and a sort of social democratic gove r n m e n t But India will still not recognize Israel. She Silver does, however, enjoy Israeli know-how transmitted by Israeli scientists and agronomists.

house for the blind, with inscriptions in Braille. The Institute was founded in 1931 by the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods (auxiliary of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations) in 1931, when two blind men came to a national convention and asked for help for the blind. The men were Leopold Dubow, a scholar and Rabbi Michael Aaronson, a rabbi blinded in World War I. The NFTS made the Braille Institute one of its leading projects and it pioneered in inspiring Hebrew Braille and in having its ladies learn how to read Braille. Now

One of the latter is Dr. Raphael Yakel, who for two years gave Indians aid in working up their chemical industries. Sponsored by the UN, Yakel did so fine a job that he r s been asked to spend two more years. He agreed, and during a vacation came to New York and told the Day-Journal’s Nissan Gordon that he also served as cantor and melamed for New Delhi’s small Jewish population.

hundreds of volunteers have learned the art of Brailling, qualifying under stringent Library of Congress standards, and the Institute services people of all faiths in every part of the world. Dr. Jacob Freed, director of the Institute, told Steingart that the budget of the Institute is only $285,000, with only $6,500

In India the largest Jewish community is in Calcutta. From Bombay, India’s second largest Jewish scene, Gordon got a plea just about the same time he was meeting with Dr. Yakel. In the plea Jews of Bombay said they were without a rabbi, but were providing religious school training and worship

from the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies. Gifts from Sisterhoods and private donors make up the treasury of the organization, which refuses to ask for federal funds because of its stand in favor of churchgovernment separation.

Hand The Jewish Braille Review, issued by the Institute, is a blessing to many blind people; it was a favorite of the late Helen Keller. Blindness among Jews is increasing because more and more old people lose their sight and the curse of diabetes (which seems to affect many Jews) blinds many people. Lone Rabbi Calls Hotels Non-Kosher JERUSALEM — The action of a single rabbi, who passed out handbills declaring that Jerusalem’s major hotels, including the King David and Kings, are not kosher has renewed the ongoing war between the hotels and the rabbinate over checking guests in and out on the Sabbath, and operating the elevators.

Your Name By NORBERT PEARLROTH Dear Mr. Pearlroth: I wonder if you have some knowledge of our last name “SUFFIS?” My father-in-law came from Warsaw, Poland. Thank you for any information you may have. Mrs. Carolyn Suffis, Dover, N.J. Suffis is a Yiddish version of the Hebrew Hosafot, meaning “increases, increments or supplements.” The word is most often used in connection with rent (or salary) increases. It is possible therefore that your ancestor who took this name in 1796 was a landlord (or employer) best known for increases granted or exacted. It is more likely however that it Is a symPeariroth bol adopted for its propitious significance. It may have been designed to express the bearer’s faith in increments Fate had in store for him. Dear Sir: I noticed your feature concerning name derivations — and I would appreciate it if you will let me know the meaning of our name “SHAVITZ.” My father spelled it, SHAIEVITS — my uncles: SHAIVITZ. Thank you very much for your reply. Sholom. Samuel Shavitz, High Point, N.C. Shaiewitz — correctly Shaiewicz — is a patronymic a family name derived from the Hebrew name of an ancestor. The ancestor in question bore the Hebrew name of Isaiah, Yiddish Shale to which the derivative Slavonic “. . .wicz” was added. The meaning of the Hebrew name Isaiah is “God is salvation.” You failed to state the town and country of your family’s origin. (Do you want to know what your name means? Send all queries to: Mr. Pearlroth, Jewish Post & Opinion, 70 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10011.)

The hotels are strictly kosher, but by rabbinical standards, kosher means other aspects of maintaining the Sabbath also.

Hot Torah Is Sought

FOREST HILLS, Long Island the car of Sam Daviriman, who

Moshe Kol advised the irate _ Anyone approached to buy was presenting it to Young Ls-

hotel owners to ignore the handbills which were signed with the ” name of Rabbi Elhanan Weisen- ot '

stem.

a Torah is warned that it is

rael of Forest Hills in memory of his wife, who died in 1968. The Torah was written in IsThe Torah was stolen from rael.

services for the kehilla and would appreciate financial assistance from the United States. The Jewish group there is called AHVA (Unity) and those who want to help should send funds to Mr. Samuel Hannock, A-21, BPT Staff Quarters, Jackeria, Bunder Road, Bombay 33 DD, India.

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Rays Of Light “Rays of Light in a World of Darkness” is the title of an enthusiastic article by Tzirl Steingart in the Forward. It was written after a visit to the sixstory building of the Jewish : Braille Institute, 100 E. 30th St., ; New York City. In this imposing edifice, housing more than 20,000 books in Braille and thousands of tapes and recordings, the blind of the world are served as never before. Recipes for housewives, textbooks for students, Bar Mitzvah passages for worship services are among the countless items provided by this extraordinary organization. The edifice also contains the world’s only garden and coffee

WANTED Mother-Type Housekeeper For family without parents. Two girls, one aged 19 and one 14; two boys, one aged 17 and one 7. Traditional Jewish home with maid. Character references required. Execellent living conditions. 60,000 - population Southern city. Write Dep. 155 Jewish Post 70 Fifth Ave., New York City 10011.

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Positions Open

RABBI CANTOR EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR These three individual positions are available in an established 700 family Traditional Congregation in Denver where there is an active and vibrant Jewish community including a day school, girls high school and Yeshiva Send resume to: Mr William Bilett, President Congregation Beth Joseph 825 Ivanhoe Street Denver, Colo. 80220

EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR OR PRINCIPAL also one School TEACHER for Congregational Religious School. Excellent salary for qualified candidates.

Progressive community and Synagogue. Temple Beth El, 17th & Hamilton St., Allentown, Pa. 18104.

CANTOR-TEACHER, occasional Baal Koreh wanted for growing

conservative Temple in Central Florida. Send resume specifying salary desired and recent photograph. Write Box 3199, Jewish Poet, 70 Fifth Ave., New - York, N.Y. 10011. HAZZAN SHENI — RITUAL DIRECTOR for large Conservative Congregation — 1 hour from New York — Experienced Baal Koreh — Teach Bar-Bat Mitzvah, — Direct Music program in Religious School — Youth Choral Director — Excellent opportunity — Confidential — Good Salary — Write Box 3198, Jewish Post, 70 Fifth Ave., New York City 10011.

RITUAL DIRECTOR — Assistant to Rabbi in prominent Conservative synagogue in Queens. State age and qualifications. Write Box 3197 — Jewish Post, 70 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10011.

CANTOR, full or part-time — Ideal position for an innovative, conservative individual in Trenton, New Jersey. Synagogue of 250 families. Teaching and Baal Korah desirable but not essential. Send resume and salary requirements to Dr. Ellier Russ, 326 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, N.J.

EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR for large Conservative congregational school in Midwestern university city. Pleasant working conditions. Salary open. Submit full resume including educational b a c kground, experience, salary required and recent photo. All inquiries strictly confidential. Box 3196, Jewish Post, 70 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10011.

HEBREW TEACHER or TEACHING COUPLE — full or part time — Conservative Hebrew School — pleasant working conditions. Temple Sinai, 75 Highland Ave., Middletown, N.Y. 10940.

UPSTATE NEW YORK Conservative Congregation seeks Cantor or student Rabbi to conduct High Holiday services. Congregation A h a v a t h Achim, FOB 577, New Paltz, N.Y. 12561.

YOUTH DIRECTOR — Religious School teacher for outstanding Conservative Congregation in New York Metropolitan area. Excellent salary for right man. Benefits. Write resume, references to Box 3192, Jewish Post, 70 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10011.

COMMUNITY HEBREW School seeks Hebrew Teachers. Excellent opportunity for capable individuals. Good renumeration* Submit resume — P.O. Box 3001, Erie, Pennsylvania 16508, or tel; (814) 455-0124.

ADMINISTRATIVE YOUTH director — Prominent congregation in Columbus, Ohio seeking individual with experience in synagogue activities. Salary open. Send resume to: Agudas Achim Synagogue, 2747 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43209 - ATT: Louis Gddfarb.

Positions Wanted

EXPERIENCED RABBI, Teacher, Cantor seeks small community. Salary irrelevant. Box 3195, Jewish Post, 70 Fifth Aye., New York, N.Y. 10011.

ORDAINED RABBI, qualified, experienced- educator, advanced degrees — seeks change of pulpit for small Conservative Congregation. Box 3194, Jewisb Post, 70 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10011.

CANTOR — TRADITIONAL background. Torah reader, Mabel, experienced in all ritual and congregational activities, wife qualified Hebrew teacher Youth Leader. Best references. Box 3193, Jewish Post, 70 Fifth. Ave.,. New York, N.Y. 10011.

CHOIR DIRECTOR AND ORGANIST seeks position — Experienced — Also Piano Teacher. Wife — Alto Soloist — Vocal Teacher. Finest references. COMMUNICATE: TRANSCONTINENTAL MUSIC PUBLICATIONS, 1674 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10019, (212) CO 5-4973.

CONSERVATIVE RABBI, proficient in every phase of the spiritual, educational and social needs of the congregation. Excellent speaker, educator and organizer. Active in interfaith work. Will bo available in August. Box 3187, Jewish Post, 70 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10011.

RABBI, academic professional background. Educator, experienced in Day Schools and Hebrew Schools, wide range of qualifications for community organization, development and leadership. Excellent opportunity for a community with growing potential.’ N.Y.C. vicinity or Philadelphia preferred. Box 3191, Jewish Post, 70 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10011.