Amerikai Magyar Hírlap, 2002 (14. évfolyam, 4-45. szám)

2002-09-20 / 36. szám

AMERICAN Hungarian Journal MEDITATIONS by Dr. Bela Bonis Pastor "An Enchanting Evening!" THE HUNGARIAN THEATRE’S OPERETTA EXPRESS SET AN ARTISTIC RECORD! (562) 430-0876 First Hungarian Reformed Church, Hawthorne (Continued from last week) Is RELIGION to blame for the recent rash of suicide bombings and bloodshed in the Middle East? What role did it play in the horrific Sept. 11, 2002 ter­rorist attacks on this country? Can the world’s faith communities work together as agents for reconciliation and peace? Such controversial questions are the core of a unique, two-day inter­faith conference, Oct. 4-5, as part of a global initiative of the United Church of Christ, in At­lanta, GA, called "The Decade to Overcome Violence." A bishop, imam, rabbi and Native American leaders will worship together and share views on religion’s impact on recent global violence. Interestingly, the Jewish high holy days, a 10- day period of introspection, reconciliation and forgiveness that began Friday night, Sept 6, fall this year when the unforgiv­able - the Sept. 11 terrorist at­tacks of a year ago - remains fresh in the memory of the na­tion. In other words, Rosh Ha­­shana - the Jewish New Year - and Sept. 16, with Yom Kippur, present us with a most serious challenge, too. The ability to apply timeless values to con­temporary events has long been the mark of a good preacher. How then should we live and act, especially as Christian citi­zens of a democratic republic? Toward what goals should we encourage our government? The first and most natural reac­tion is dualist revenge, in which we divide the world between the forces of evil (islamic ter­rorists) and the forces of good (the USA and democratic ca­pitalism). Yet the Bible also reminds us that "there is no one who is righteous, not even one." (Rom.3:9) and that history is not simply the battle of good against evil. The other tempt­ing path is cowardly compas­sion. Seeking peace without justice is mere sentimentality, and in the end it produces no real peace. The middle way is tragic courage. It is tragic be­cause it requires us to shoulder responsibilities that entail morally troubling actions, like war, which involves the deli­berate killing of soldiers and in­evitably the death of noncom­batants. It also entails full scale commitment to a political com­munity that is far from pure. In the end, the USA may still be the world’s "last, best hope", but an honest look at history reveals that this great power, like all such powers, has suc­cumbed to self-interest, to political and economic greed, and will no doubt do so again. (To be concluded next time) There was standing room only at the auditorium of New York’s beautiful Reformed Church on 82nd Street, when Elizabeth de Charay’s musical gala-program, entitled "Operetta Express" started at ’full speed’, on August 30th, with a most artistically and aptly constructed medley of European and American evergreens. Elizabeth - Cserey Erzsi, in Hungarian -, has been the director and ’spiritus rector’ of the "Hungarian Theatre and Art Association" for 18 years now and built up a fabulous reputation as Hungary’s (our own definition) most enthusiastic "Goodwill ambassador of culture and art" with drama... musical entertainment... comedies... and, in the best sense of the word, put Hungary on America’s cultural map! "From opera to the musical" was the subtitle of this particular, breathtaking, fast paced evening of superior entartainment with an array of excep­tional young talent. First, beautiful soprano Izabella Megyeri Molnár, whose voice is big enough for any opera house, enter­tained us with medleys from "Die Fledermaus", while the very special wonderful voice of tenor Brian Ernstest and bariton Dennis Jesse enchanted the audience, but we almost forgot the humorous and witty conference of Elizabeth de Charay and al­ways amusing, suave György Márer with highlights from the life of Europe’s great operetta composers, - as an ’ouverture’ to the concert. It was a sheer delight to enjoy the romantically sound­ing, enchanting soprano of gorgeous Gabriella Lendvay who im­pressed us most, singing Lehár’s world-famous "Meine Lippen, die küssen so heiss" from Giuditta, while ’seducing’ her partners Brian and Dennis... The English rendition of "Be My Love..." by Dennis Jesse was one of the brightest highlights of Part One of this incredibly exciting, bi-lingual program... Young and witty Szilvia Kovács, a comedian, got huge applause for presenting Jenő Heltai’s amusing poem "Berta..." she looked like a doll. Part Two of the evening was equally impressive with Broadway star Juliette Koka singing the late Edith Piaf s memorable songs, looking and acting like Edith... yet, being a shining star in her own right! This "Operetta Express" was lucky enough to have two great, great pianists, David McCarthy and John Marino, ac­company the singers and to have a director like Elizabeth de Charay who gave New York’s Hungarian and American audi­ence another proof that this "Hungarian Theatre and Art As­sociation" has, indeed, built a cultural bridge between the Old and the New World, and will, hopefully, continue to do so for many, many years. Let us not forget that Part Two of this musi­cal program was also devoted to great opera: Brian Ernstest, Dennis Jesse and soprano Gabriella Lendvay presented a scene from Verdi’s "Traviata" and Izabella Molnár was ä very convinc­ing, adorable Mimi in Puccini’s "La Boheme"... What a show­case for great American and Hungarian^American talent! Congratulations to all participants and, above all, to the "Hun­garian Theatre and Art Association", and its director, Elizabeth! GERTY ÁGOSTON HUNGARIAN COINS Official Representative Office P.O. Box 1057, Clifton, New Jersey 07014 Contact: A. Friedberg (973) 471-I441Telefax (973) 471-1062 Three New Silver 3000 Forint Commemorative Coins from Hungary Released Hungarian National Library 1. 200th Anniversary Of The Hungarian National Library The National Széchényi Library was established on November 25, 1802, named after its founder, the patriotic aristocrat, Count Ferenc Széchényi. The donation of his collection of books, maps, manuscripts and coins to the nation, was the basis for two institu­tions: the National Library and the National Museum. These two collections have been housed in the same building for over 140 years. In 1949 the National Library became an independent institution and since 1985 it is in the Western wing of the old Royal Palace. The Library collects, processes, preserves and provides access to Hungarian written cultural heritage. The collection of nearly three million books includes such rarities as the first book printed in Hungary, the Chronica Hungarorum (1473). Libraries of famous historical figures such as Lajos Kossuth and Imre Madách, form a valuable part of the collection. Hungary is commemorating the foundation of the library with this silver 3000 Forint coin with mintages of 3000 coins each in Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated. On the obverse are motifs of a corvina manuscript (codex from the library of King Matthias 1458- 1490), on the reverse is a section of the original reading-room. 2. 200th Anniversary of the Birth of János Bolyai János Bolyai (15 December 1802 - 27 January 1860) was bom in Kolozsvár and died in Marosvásárhely (both in Transylvania). He was the son of Farkas Bolyai, a famous professor of mathematics, physics and chemistry. As a teenager he set out to solve a 2000 year old geometry problem, also intensively researched by his father — the proof of Euclid's fifth, the so called parallel postulate. After he recognized the task as impossible, he developed absolute geometry — independent of the fifth postulate and also hyperbolic geometry where the postulate is negated. He was only 21 years old when he reported to his father: "I have discovered things so wonderful that 1 was astounded ... out of nothing T have created a new, different world." He also developed a rigorous geometric concept of complex numbers as ordered pairs of real numbers. Mainly because he was unable to gain recognition for his work; he never published more than the 29 page Appendix about absolute geometry in 1831. Yet, when he died he left more thjin 14,000 manuscript pages of mathe­matics. Also limited to 3000 coins each in Proof and Brilliant Uncir­culated. The obverse shows the 10th figure of the Appendix, while on the reverse is Bolyai's signature and part of the title­­page of the Appendix. (TO BE CONTINUED) The specifications of the three coins are identical: Fineness- Silver .925; Gross weight-31. 46 grams; Diameter-38.61 mm; Price: Proof-$49.50, B.U.-S42.50. TO ORDER, or to be placed on the mailing list for all Hungarian coins, contact The Coin & Currency Institute, Inc., P.O. Box 1057, Clifton, NJ 07014. Toll free 1-800-421-1866. Fax (973) 471-1062. E-mail: maiI@coin-currency.com . New Jersey residents should add 6% sales tax. Major credit cards are accepted. Add $4.50 to each order for shipping and handling. These and other coins of Hungary may be seen on the Institute's website, www.coin-currency.com/hungary.html . GOD BLESS AMERICA! CROWN INTERNATIONAL MART & DELI MAGVAR ÉS 1^^ KÜLFÖLDI ÁRUK NAGY VÁLASZTÉKBAN KAPHATÓAK ♦ Eredeti Pick ♦ Friss kolbász ♦ Gulyás mix szalámi ♦ Körözött ♦ Málna ♦ Cserkész kolbász ♦ Magyar,Olasz, szörpök ♦ Gyulai szalámi Francia ♦ Teák, ♦ Csabai szalámi Tészták ♦ Mézek ♦ Téli szalámi ♦ Eredeti ♦ Sütéshez ♦ Kolzsvári magyar való szalonna befötek kellékkek ♦ Magyar ♦ Lekvárok ♦ Külömböző disznósajt .♦ Savanyúságok kávék ♦ Párizsi ♦ Fűszerek ♦ Sütemények ♦ Friss májas,véres ♦ Piros paprika ♦ Mákos,Diós hurka ♦ Vegeta bejgli vlapi házi főzött leves és szendvics kedvezményes árban kapható. Előre megrendelhető hideg tálakat minden féle alkalmakra vállalunk. 6155.W.Sahara A ve #1 Las Veqas.NV.89146. ... 2002. szeptember 20 . mjihilkhu 11

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