Rabbi Witty segment, 9 of 15

Physical Description: 1 audio reel (6 min., 31 sec.) : polyester, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, mono ; 1/4 in.

Scope and Content: Item consists of Rabbi Witty's segment. He discusses the 1987 end-of-year editorial published on the Chicago Jewish Sentinel, written by the newspaper's editor, J. I. Fishbein. The editorial claims that the Jewish community does not do enough to survive, focusing instead on fund raising, assimilation, and material possessions. Witty goes on to provide his criticism to the piece and his own view on the matters addressed in it.

Repro Restriction: Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Physical Condition: Tape is in fair condition – some lubricant/binder dust (cleaned), indicative of early SBS. Sound quality is fair – intermitent static noise throughout. No signs of mold.