The Southern Israelite. (Augusta, Ga.) 1925-1986, September 27, 1963, Image 9

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he FEAST of the LAW (From the liturgy for Simchat Torah) This Feast of the Law all your gladness display, Today all your homages render, What profit can lead so pleasant a way, What jewels can vie with its splendor? Then exalt in the Law on its festival day, The Law is our Light and Defender. Phone 876-9678 WEINSTOCK ESSO SERVICE NAT WEINSTOCK, Prop. Quality Gas Products Dependable Service Fast Pick-Up and Delivery 1856 Johnson Rd. Atlanta 6, Ga. My God I ivill praise in a jubilant lay, My hope in Him never surrender, His glory proclaim where His chosen sons pray, My Rock all my trust shall engender. Then exalt in the Law on its festival day, The Law is our Light and Defender. My heart of Thy goodness shall carol away, Thy praises I ever will render, While breath is, my lips all Thy wonders shall say, Thy truth and Thy kindness so tender, Then exalt in the Law on its festival day, The Law is our Light and Defender. ‘This beautiful poem was written in Babylonia, in the early Middle Ages, poet unknown. The translation from the Hebrew was done by Israel Zangwill, England (1864-1926). Zangwill distinguished himself as a novelist, poet, playwright and critic. Later, he became strongly identified with Jewish causes and with Jewish literary themes which earned for him a wide renown among Gentiles as well as Jews. His reputation as champion of Jewish interests was worldwide. Cjracioud CjreetincfS j^or the JM, SAMUEL ROTHBEKG SUPPORT FOR DOZENS OF NEEDY AND WORTHWHILE CAUSES IN “OUR COMMUNITY” COMPRESSED INTO ONE JOINT EFFORT, THIS IS THE AVOIDING DUPLICATION IN CAMPAIGNS, ELIMINATING OVERLAPPING OF SERVICES, SKIRTING WASTE OF TIME, ENERGY AND FUNDS FOR THE GREATEST COMMUNITY GOOD, THIS IS YOUR UNITED APPEAL So join your neighbors in your community and double your previous generosity for this multiple-purpose, multiple-agency funds campaign THIS SPACE SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY Arthur Garson Bernard Howard The Southern Israelite 9