28—The Daily Collegian Friday, April 22, IqBl Reinterpretation of Jewish law urged by scholar By MARCIA McGRATH Collegian Staff Writer Reinterpretation of the Torah, Jew ish law, can help mankind deal with the modern problems of thermonu clear war and extremes of wealth, said Arthur Waskow, prominent Jew ish lecturer. Through a reinterpretative process called midrash, contemporary schol ars try to "make the teachings rele vant in the modern world," Waskow said yesterday in a speech co-spon sored by The Office of Religious Af fairs and B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation. Waskow paralleled the threat of nuclear war with the scriptural story of Noah and the Flood because the flood story is the only one that deals with the possibility of the destruction of all life. Although God sent a rainbow as a sign that He would never again de stroy the world by flood, Waskow said there is no guarantee that mankind won't destroy itself with a flood.of fire from nuclear weapons. Waskow said that just as Noah was instructed to protect the animals, so is everyone today charged to save all life, which nieans the earth must be protected He said also that the thought of war implies winners and losers, but that nuclear war is not war because no one wins or loses. Instead, he said, nucle ar war is a holocaust, "the all-burn ing, the universal ruining." Comparing the nuclear threat to the Jewish Holocaust, Waskow said, "The two superpowers have 50,000 portable Auschwitzes between them." Waskow said the promise of the rainbow was that "the cycles of life will be renewed and will continue." Pro. '1 T.:Yu - 54 -, cluldn'l think of griing lc) jc4b‘,.nierview in c4t3 blut l itaris- Arid niy ~S'?S_i ~s'l 7:.cJICJSJ ~ YT?~ lrrtY: - riLYUr Lad 17.1,t:1'1,-.1;311: Tr Du.? ekrvi n ,f:• . 7ian cir2ljr_lir.;:i cri % . ; , J.:'T'j , ' - ',C)72.1 1:11).=:-.;:u..r.rii.'-.r1g, J.Jl..t.,:i,ff. ?). 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Taking this command literally, Waskow advocates that every sev enth year, all technological research and development should stop so that researchers could assess their pro gress and goals. He said also that any concentration of wealth more than, for example, 49 years old or totaling $4.9 million, should be distributed among the masses. Waskow also discussed the role of religion in the world today. "The religious traditions now have a more important role in shaping our destiny than they have since the beginning of time, he said." He explained that within the past 400 or 500 years, as concepts such as industrialism, liberalism and social ism became prominent, religion be came• directed at individuals, rather than the world in general, because religious leaders didn't believe reli gion could compete. But in the past generation, religion has become more important in world issues, Waskow said. He said this importance is not be cause industrialism, liberalism and socialism failed but, in a sad and perverse way, because they suc ceeded. He gave examples of Hiroshi- THE DELI _ Fri & Sat David Fox something good to eat and help out the Association for Retarded Citizens at the same time. Remember your conduct this Saturday will determine the future of the Phi Psi 500. ma and Auschwitz Waskow alsb differentiated be tween religious restoration, which seeks to return to traditional life styles, and religious renewal, which looks to the future. He used the role of women as an example of the differ ence those who favor restoration view women as subservient while renewalists see women as a vital part of the future. Waskow said that his practice of Serving Pepsi• Cola Look for the concession stands at: the corner of Beaver Ave. & Pugh St. next to the Weis Market and the corner of Nittany and Locust Enjoy Yourself and be considerate of others Arthur Waskow midrash.attempts to incorporate the traditional and modern views into one. Waskow, who edits "Menorah," a journal of Jewish renewal, was in strumental in beginning Rainbow Sign, a national celebration of Jewish customs, anti-nuclear campaigns and the renewal of life's cycles. This year's events will be held April 30- May 10, the anniversary of the Flood and the rainbow. Domino's Pizza wants you to know that pizza sold at stands 500 @Pizza Racketball danger: Serious eye injury By ANITA COLTER Collegian Staff Writer Although racquet sports such as racquetball and squash have some very positive aspects, including a fast, exciting pace and affordable equiprrient, a thiiversity professor says they also have one' serious disadvantage eye injuries: Chauncey Morehouse, professor of physical education, tested the effectiveness of eye protection of fered by various commercial com panies and submitted his findings to the American Society of Testing and Materials in Philadelphia. The result of his studies has been the establishment of a set of crite ria which has been adopted by the society to evaluate eye protectors offered by different manufactur ers. The criteria established by this scale maintain that eye protectors should have snug fit, clear shields, lenses that will not scratch or pop out, and the strength to withstand impact-testing. These standards will aid in the implementation of higher safety standards 'on a na tional level, Morehouse said. Morehouse, a member of the National Society to Prevent Blind ' ness, began his research after he nearly lost the sight in his left eye because of injuries he sustained while playing racquetball. "Any eye injury •is serious," KAO • KAO • KAO • KAO • KAO • KAO • KAO 0 KAO • KAO • KAO a KAO • KAO • KAO • KAO at this year's Phi donated by Domino's so you could enjoy Prof studies protective equipment Hey Tim, Tom CP Rickl Thetas are psyched to build that'AßC c•c)\ cPs- the concession Morehouse said. He said eye inju ries tifat seem relatively trivial initially may have serious conse quences later. In fact, they may contribute to glaucoma, an eye disease that can lead to blindness. Robert Eisenbraun, assistant professor of physical education, said eye protectors for University racket sports courses are not man datory. If protectors were manda tory, the University would be held liable for any injuries which might occur while students are taking these courses, if the protectors were stolen or lost, he said. Several different kinds of pro tectors have been made available by the University for student use lensless eye protectors, sung lass-type with plastic lenses, and cage-type for people who already wear glasses. • Dick Pencek, activity head for racquetball and squash, said stu dents are encouraged use of avail able protection, so those who wish to participate in these fast-paced and enjoyable sports may do, so safely. The testing and materials socie ty plans to- present Morehouse with its Award of Merit for his work. Bill Hulse, stamp manager of society's committee on protective equipment for sports, said More house will receive the award be cause of his work on this project. and " TOUR " IT AGAIN IN THE. 5001 the Psi
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