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VOL.66 NO. 43 OCTOBER 20,1988-CHESHVAN 9 Devoted to American and Jewish Ideals. UI BRAKY, OHIO 1902 VELM/. AVE. COLS. 0. 43211 HISTORICAL SOCJ^C EXCH w ml m It Si 111; 1 ' IW:. I}: ,'; l United States Gives Diplomatic Immunity To Israeli Mission WASHINGTON (JTA) - The Reagan administration has granted a limited form of diplomatic immunity to roughly 30 officials in • Israel's military procurement mission in New York. State Department spokeswoman Phyllis Oakley announced that from now on, the United States will consider the 250-person mission as an "annex to the Israeli Consulate" in New York. The 50 represent , the Israeli defense professionals wnile others are support personnel The officials are being granted "consular immunity," which would protect "them from U.S. prosecution for activities directly related to their official functions. Oakley said such agreements usally do not apply retroactively. The procurement mission has been cited in a number of U.S. government probes including a 1986 case in which eight officials were subpoenaed for; allegedly exporting materials for cluster bombs without U:S. permission. The mission, an arm of the Israel Defense Ministry, negotiates contracts: with V.S. defense firms seeking a share of the $1,8 billion in annual U.S. military aid to Israel. "Most other countries that y conduct defense procurement activities from offices in Washington do. so with their embassies (there), and are therefore covered by diplomatic immunities and privileges," she added. Neo-Nazis Recruiting The Swiss GENEVA (JTA) — A group of German neo-Nazis is trying to recruit like-minded persons in Switzerland. According to a Swiss radio report,! their initial target is Germans living/in Switzerland. Letters have been sent to hundreds, asking them to join the movement. So far, the only serious Swiss neo-Nazi organization is based in Lausanne. It is headed by Francois Genoud, a banker. The Swiss authorities say they can take no action against it, because Switzerland has no laws specifically prohibiting racist activities. European Parliament Ratifies Trade Agreements With Israel STRASBOURG, France (JTA) — The Parliament of Europe voted overwhelmingly last week to approve three economic agreements with Israel it had rejected in March. The accords were signed by Israel and the 12-nation European Community in 1987. The first, known as the financial agreement, was endorsed by a 314-25 vote, with 19 abstentions. Ratification requires a minimum of 260 votes. In view of the strong showing, the other two accords were carried by a show of hands, without count. This was a major victory for Israel and reversal of sentiment in the 518-mem- ber parliament, which is the European Community's legisla- tivebody. ■ ' 7 '' Right-Wing Extremist Party Gains In Belgian Elections BRUSSELS (JTA) — An extreme right-wing party that is xenophobic and favors amnesty for Belgian Nazi collaborators, Scored important gains in the recent local elections. "The Flemish Bloc won eight seats in the Antwerp City Council, to emerge as the third largest political faction there, after the Socialists and Social Christians. More than 15,000 Jews live in Antwerp. The party's leader, Karel Dillen, is a member of the Belgian Senate. It has two deputies in the lower house of Parliament. Although not overtly anti-Semitic, the Flemish Bloc is suspect because of its anti-immigrant campaign, which smacks of racism. German Church Condemns Silence About Kristallnacht GENEVA (JTA)-"What happened in November 1938 happened in public, in full view of everyone ... And no one could say he or she knew nothing about what was going on," the German Evangelical Church declared in a statement released here last week. The statement noted the 50th anniversary of Kristallnacht, Nov. 9, the first organized Nazi pogrom against German Jews. It acknowledged and condemned historic Christian guilt for the persecution of Jews/and its support, indifference or "fearful silence" in the face of atrocities. The German Evangelical Church in East Germany, which embraces the United, Reform and Lutheran branches of Protestantism in both Germanys, issued its statement through the Geneva-based World Council of Churches. Kristallnacht, or night of broken glass received its name from the smashed windows of;Jewish homes, shops and synagogues that littered the sidewalks of German cities and towns after the pogrom. The statement by the Evangelical Church begins by noting that "Nov; 9, 1988 Alzheimer's Program To Be Held Nov. 3 In recognition of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month — the month of November — Heritage Vil- Former Ambassador Arthur Hartman To Speak On Glasnost On Oct. 26 lage will sponsor a free Alzheimer's Disease Community Awareness Program on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held at Heritage Tower, 1145 College Ave. Topic for the program is "How Do You Know When You Need Help?" Ambassador Arthur A. Hartman, United States ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1981 until 1987, will be speaking on The Ohio State University campus, on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 4:30 p.m. in the Journalism School — Arthur A. Hartman oom 300. The program is free and open to the community. His presentation on Refuseniks, Pamya t and Glasnost: the Future of Soviet Jewry, will center on projects for the future of Soviet Jewry, in light of the significant changes now taking place in the Soviet Union. During his watch in Moscow, Ambassador Hartman was noted for his support of ' human rights in the Soviet Union and the particular attention to the concerns of Russian Jews and the activist refusenik community. The presentation by Ambassador Hartman is '. being co-sponsored by concerned academics for Soviet Jewry and the Community Relations Committee of the Columbus Jewish Federation. Ambassador Hartman who recently retired as ambassador to Moscow, has had a long and distinguished ca- (CONTINUED OH PAOE 5) Dr. Leopold Liss Guest speaker for the evening will be Dr. Leopold Liss, one of Central Ohio's foremost medical authorities on Alzheimer's Disease and professor of the Departments of Pathology, Neurology and Psychiatry in The Ohio State University College of Medicine. A panel of local profession- . als and caregivers include: Kent Shimeall, attorney with the Attorney General's Office and support group leader; Martha Globe/support group leader and spouse of Alzheimer Disease victim, and Kathy Martino, director of Respite Care and Heritage Community Health Service (home health care.) Free pamphlets on Alzheimer's Disease will be distributed to the first 100 participants. (CONTINUED ON PAGE ID O.R.T. Plans Donor Event Women's American O.R.T. (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training), Columbus Region, will hold its annual Donor Event on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 6:45 p.m. at the home of Joyce Simson, 17 N. Columbia Aye. in Bexley. The donor event is being planned for people who pledge a minimum of $100 to ORT during the year. The Silver Donor level is $250. Co-chairwomen of the event are Kathi Wolinetz and Diane Zeidman. Guest speaker at the dinner will be Leah Peer, (CONTINUED ON PAOE 9) marks the 50th anniversary of the day when the Nazi leaders of the German Reich ordered the synagogues to be burnt, Jewish places of worship desecrated, Jewish shops and homes plundered and Jewish citizens mistreated, abducted or murdered. "What happened in November 1938 happened in public, in full view of everyone. Targets of this persecution were all Jewish people. Racial hubris thus revealed its cruel disdain for human rights," the statement added. "No one could say he or she knew nothing about what was going, on. Those who planned and carried but this crime could reckon with the support, indifference or fearful silence of the majority of our nation. ' 'Christians—with few ex ceptions — also remained silent," the statement noted. It said it recalled these events "not to level accusations at the generation of those who were involved in them. "Instead, we are aware of the fact that the guilt of that time will retain its power to bind us if we remain silent or try to o suppress the memory."" The statement acknowledged that "both theology and the church played a part in the long history of alienation from the enmity toward .the Jews. The church did not recognize the deep inner ties between Judaism and Christianity." The statement went on to say that "for this reason, our thinking our words and our deeds must never again help to promote enmity toward the Jews." Abba Eban To Keynote Advanced Gifts Event Alan Wasserstrom, chairman of the 1989 Jewish Community Campaign, announces the appointment of Gordon Zacks as chairman and Janice Wolman as vice chairwoman of this year's Advanced Gifts Event on behalf of the ."CommUNITY for the 90's" Campaign. The event is scheduled for Tuesday evening, Nov. 15, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. "We're pleased to inform the community that the Honorable Abba Eban will join us for this dinner event and will present the evening's keynote address. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet and hear from this outstanding statesman, a man who has cast a giant shadow on Israel's and World Jewry's recent history," Zacks and Wolman said. Cocktails will begin at 6:30 p.m., with dinner to follow at 7:15 p.m. All arrangements at the Hyatt Regency are under strict kashruth supervision. •.',.' Those wishing to attend must meet gift requirements mmm^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm In Tf»e Chronicle mmmmmmmm~mmmmtmmmm<~*m*. to the 1989 Jewish Community Campaign. Minimum Campaign contributions include: $3,000 for men, $1,200 for women, $500 for young men and $500 for young women. At TJm* Center, ^, „ /. At The Federation ... 23 n C^ir4lS^¥iC«len^iir-;-.. *v 3 EoliorfalFeature*........ 3,3 Abba Eban Those wishing more information or to make a reservation should contact the Columbus Jewish Federation office, 237-7686. Pope Remains Mute On Recognizing Israel STRASBOURG, France (JTA) — Pope John Paul II strongly reiterated his condemnation of anti-Semitism at a recent meeting with Jewish leaders here but made no response to requests that the Vatican recognize the state of Israel. The pontiff, on an officials, visit to Alsace, received a >> local Jewish delegation at the archbishop's residence, where he spoke briefly on the* need for cooperation be- (CONTINUEO ON PAOE 111
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Full Text | VOL.66 NO. 43 OCTOBER 20,1988-CHESHVAN 9 Devoted to American and Jewish Ideals. UI BRAKY, OHIO 1902 VELM/. AVE. COLS. 0. 43211 HISTORICAL SOCJ^C EXCH w ml m It Si 111; 1 ' IW:. I}: ,'; l United States Gives Diplomatic Immunity To Israeli Mission WASHINGTON (JTA) - The Reagan administration has granted a limited form of diplomatic immunity to roughly 30 officials in • Israel's military procurement mission in New York. State Department spokeswoman Phyllis Oakley announced that from now on, the United States will consider the 250-person mission as an "annex to the Israeli Consulate" in New York. The 50 represent , the Israeli defense professionals wnile others are support personnel The officials are being granted "consular immunity," which would protect "them from U.S. prosecution for activities directly related to their official functions. Oakley said such agreements usally do not apply retroactively. The procurement mission has been cited in a number of U.S. government probes including a 1986 case in which eight officials were subpoenaed for; allegedly exporting materials for cluster bombs without U:S. permission. The mission, an arm of the Israel Defense Ministry, negotiates contracts: with V.S. defense firms seeking a share of the $1,8 billion in annual U.S. military aid to Israel. "Most other countries that y conduct defense procurement activities from offices in Washington do. so with their embassies (there), and are therefore covered by diplomatic immunities and privileges," she added. Neo-Nazis Recruiting The Swiss GENEVA (JTA) — A group of German neo-Nazis is trying to recruit like-minded persons in Switzerland. According to a Swiss radio report,! their initial target is Germans living/in Switzerland. Letters have been sent to hundreds, asking them to join the movement. So far, the only serious Swiss neo-Nazi organization is based in Lausanne. It is headed by Francois Genoud, a banker. The Swiss authorities say they can take no action against it, because Switzerland has no laws specifically prohibiting racist activities. European Parliament Ratifies Trade Agreements With Israel STRASBOURG, France (JTA) — The Parliament of Europe voted overwhelmingly last week to approve three economic agreements with Israel it had rejected in March. The accords were signed by Israel and the 12-nation European Community in 1987. The first, known as the financial agreement, was endorsed by a 314-25 vote, with 19 abstentions. Ratification requires a minimum of 260 votes. In view of the strong showing, the other two accords were carried by a show of hands, without count. This was a major victory for Israel and reversal of sentiment in the 518-mem- ber parliament, which is the European Community's legisla- tivebody. ■ ' 7 '' Right-Wing Extremist Party Gains In Belgian Elections BRUSSELS (JTA) — An extreme right-wing party that is xenophobic and favors amnesty for Belgian Nazi collaborators, Scored important gains in the recent local elections. "The Flemish Bloc won eight seats in the Antwerp City Council, to emerge as the third largest political faction there, after the Socialists and Social Christians. More than 15,000 Jews live in Antwerp. The party's leader, Karel Dillen, is a member of the Belgian Senate. It has two deputies in the lower house of Parliament. Although not overtly anti-Semitic, the Flemish Bloc is suspect because of its anti-immigrant campaign, which smacks of racism. German Church Condemns Silence About Kristallnacht GENEVA (JTA)-"What happened in November 1938 happened in public, in full view of everyone ... And no one could say he or she knew nothing about what was going on," the German Evangelical Church declared in a statement released here last week. The statement noted the 50th anniversary of Kristallnacht, Nov. 9, the first organized Nazi pogrom against German Jews. It acknowledged and condemned historic Christian guilt for the persecution of Jews/and its support, indifference or "fearful silence" in the face of atrocities. The German Evangelical Church in East Germany, which embraces the United, Reform and Lutheran branches of Protestantism in both Germanys, issued its statement through the Geneva-based World Council of Churches. Kristallnacht, or night of broken glass received its name from the smashed windows of;Jewish homes, shops and synagogues that littered the sidewalks of German cities and towns after the pogrom. The statement by the Evangelical Church begins by noting that "Nov; 9, 1988 Alzheimer's Program To Be Held Nov. 3 In recognition of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month — the month of November — Heritage Vil- Former Ambassador Arthur Hartman To Speak On Glasnost On Oct. 26 lage will sponsor a free Alzheimer's Disease Community Awareness Program on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held at Heritage Tower, 1145 College Ave. Topic for the program is "How Do You Know When You Need Help?" Ambassador Arthur A. Hartman, United States ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1981 until 1987, will be speaking on The Ohio State University campus, on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 4:30 p.m. in the Journalism School — Arthur A. Hartman oom 300. The program is free and open to the community. His presentation on Refuseniks, Pamya t and Glasnost: the Future of Soviet Jewry, will center on projects for the future of Soviet Jewry, in light of the significant changes now taking place in the Soviet Union. During his watch in Moscow, Ambassador Hartman was noted for his support of ' human rights in the Soviet Union and the particular attention to the concerns of Russian Jews and the activist refusenik community. The presentation by Ambassador Hartman is '. being co-sponsored by concerned academics for Soviet Jewry and the Community Relations Committee of the Columbus Jewish Federation. Ambassador Hartman who recently retired as ambassador to Moscow, has had a long and distinguished ca- (CONTINUED OH PAOE 5) Dr. Leopold Liss Guest speaker for the evening will be Dr. Leopold Liss, one of Central Ohio's foremost medical authorities on Alzheimer's Disease and professor of the Departments of Pathology, Neurology and Psychiatry in The Ohio State University College of Medicine. A panel of local profession- . als and caregivers include: Kent Shimeall, attorney with the Attorney General's Office and support group leader; Martha Globe/support group leader and spouse of Alzheimer Disease victim, and Kathy Martino, director of Respite Care and Heritage Community Health Service (home health care.) Free pamphlets on Alzheimer's Disease will be distributed to the first 100 participants. (CONTINUED ON PAGE ID O.R.T. Plans Donor Event Women's American O.R.T. (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training), Columbus Region, will hold its annual Donor Event on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 6:45 p.m. at the home of Joyce Simson, 17 N. Columbia Aye. in Bexley. The donor event is being planned for people who pledge a minimum of $100 to ORT during the year. The Silver Donor level is $250. Co-chairwomen of the event are Kathi Wolinetz and Diane Zeidman. Guest speaker at the dinner will be Leah Peer, (CONTINUED ON PAOE 9) marks the 50th anniversary of the day when the Nazi leaders of the German Reich ordered the synagogues to be burnt, Jewish places of worship desecrated, Jewish shops and homes plundered and Jewish citizens mistreated, abducted or murdered. "What happened in November 1938 happened in public, in full view of everyone. Targets of this persecution were all Jewish people. Racial hubris thus revealed its cruel disdain for human rights," the statement added. "No one could say he or she knew nothing about what was going, on. Those who planned and carried but this crime could reckon with the support, indifference or fearful silence of the majority of our nation. ' 'Christians—with few ex ceptions — also remained silent," the statement noted. It said it recalled these events "not to level accusations at the generation of those who were involved in them. "Instead, we are aware of the fact that the guilt of that time will retain its power to bind us if we remain silent or try to o suppress the memory."" The statement acknowledged that "both theology and the church played a part in the long history of alienation from the enmity toward .the Jews. The church did not recognize the deep inner ties between Judaism and Christianity." The statement went on to say that "for this reason, our thinking our words and our deeds must never again help to promote enmity toward the Jews." Abba Eban To Keynote Advanced Gifts Event Alan Wasserstrom, chairman of the 1989 Jewish Community Campaign, announces the appointment of Gordon Zacks as chairman and Janice Wolman as vice chairwoman of this year's Advanced Gifts Event on behalf of the ."CommUNITY for the 90's" Campaign. The event is scheduled for Tuesday evening, Nov. 15, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. "We're pleased to inform the community that the Honorable Abba Eban will join us for this dinner event and will present the evening's keynote address. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet and hear from this outstanding statesman, a man who has cast a giant shadow on Israel's and World Jewry's recent history," Zacks and Wolman said. Cocktails will begin at 6:30 p.m., with dinner to follow at 7:15 p.m. All arrangements at the Hyatt Regency are under strict kashruth supervision. •.',.' Those wishing to attend must meet gift requirements mmm^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm In Tf»e Chronicle mmmmmmmm~mmmmtmmmm<~*m*. to the 1989 Jewish Community Campaign. Minimum Campaign contributions include: $3,000 for men, $1,200 for women, $500 for young men and $500 for young women. At TJm* Center, ^, „ /. At The Federation ... 23 n C^ir4lS^¥iC«len^iir-;-.. *v 3 EoliorfalFeature*........ 3,3 Abba Eban Those wishing more information or to make a reservation should contact the Columbus Jewish Federation office, 237-7686. Pope Remains Mute On Recognizing Israel STRASBOURG, France (JTA) — Pope John Paul II strongly reiterated his condemnation of anti-Semitism at a recent meeting with Jewish leaders here but made no response to requests that the Vatican recognize the state of Israel. The pontiff, on an officials, visit to Alsace, received a >> local Jewish delegation at the archbishop's residence, where he spoke briefly on the* need for cooperation be- (CONTINUEO ON PAOE 111 |
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