THE JEWISH CHRONICLE

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IS ANTI-ZIONISM COMPATIBLE WITH TRUE AMERICANISM.

(Continued From Page One.)

bor expresses its unqualified approval
of the avowal by President %Vilson
that one of the motives for America's
entrance into the war is to secure for
the smaller nationalities the right to
the their own lives on their own soil
and to develop their own culture os-
tler free national auspices.
"Inasmuch as among all these
smaller nationalities the Jews alone
have no Homeland of their own, we
urge upon the President and the In-
ternational Congress, which will ne-
gotiate terms of peace, the legitimate
claims of the Jewish people for the

re-establishment of a national Home-
land in Palestine, on a basis of self-
government."
Note the lack of logic implied in
the contention of the Anti-Zionist
who speaks in the name of American-
ism. if we Jews should work for the
ie-establishment of an independent
Poland we would be good Americans,
would we not? But if we work for a
Jewish Homeland in Palestine, we are
bad Americans. If we should work
against a reunited and autonomous
l'oland we would be poor Americans,
would we not? lint if we work
against Zionism we are good Amer-•
cans. Sound logic indeed! Again if

non-Jews should exert their influence
on behalf of the Jewish state in Pal-
estine they would be good Americans,
would they not? But if we Jews do
it, we are wanting in Americanism.,
More than this. Let us bear in
mind that America is in this war to
subserve and further the higher inter-
ests of humanity. It naturally follows
that the good American is one who
does whatever lies within his power
to advance the cause of humanity,
who seeks to make the world a bet-
ter and nobler place to live in The
realization of Zionism will make for
a better mankind. The Jews of old
were a prophetic people. 'The most
precious and noble which humanity
possesse , , it owes to Israel." In thy

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halcyon days of his history he scaled
the heights of spiritual life and
brought down light and tire to the
world. ''For out of Zion went forth
the Law and the word of God from
Jerusalem." Israel is the eagle which
soared heavenward. Let but Israel
return to Zion and his soul will take
wings again. He will attain the acme
and pinnacle of the spiritual life and
the world will resound once more
with prophetic messages. Every Jew.
in view of the ennobling example set
to him by his ow n country. must say
to himself, "I have been destined to
become the standardbearer of re-
ligion and truth. What have I to
give to America? What have I to
give to humanity?" The . \ nti-Zionist
reformer says. "I have a mission to
fulfill." I fail to see how any serious.
minded Jew or Jewess can take this
mission-idea seriously. You must
possess something before you can
gee that something. A poor man
may have the best intentions. You
may have no difficulty in enlisting his
sympathy and good will; but he is in
no position to be beneficent. Ile has
nothing. Those who speak of a mis-
sion are mostly Jews whose Judiasui
is denatured, devoid of most of what
is distinctively. uniquely, peculiarly
and vitally Jewish. Their Judaism is
bankrupt. Theirs is a mission with-
out missionaries. When the historian,
Dubnow, discusses the relative merits
of Biblical Israel and :Mediaeval Ju-
dah, he says "Israel bestowed upon
mankind a religious theory of life
Judah gave it a thrilling examplv of
tenacious vitality and p,iwer of rest
lance, for the sake of conviction
In other words, Israel in Palestine
created Judaism. Israel in the Dias-
pora clung to it, lived it. But most
of our 'missionaries" do not live it
What sacrifices do they make for
Judiasin? They glory in the fact
that they are Jews in religion only.
Can you conceive of olden Israel, the
God-intoxicated people, speak of Ju-
daism as a religion only? How arro-
gant to speak of a mission. They
boast that theirs is a prophetic Juda-
ism. Let us, for the sake of argu-
ment, concede their contention. The
question, however, arises have they
added aught to what .mmtos, Isaiah
and Jeremiah, those great Jew's who
lived in Zion, said thousands of years
ago? What those men said is re-
corded in books. Has the non-Jewish
world less access to Isaiah, Jeremiah
and Amos than those Anti-Zionists?
The world is hungry for a new mes-
sage, for a new prophetic word. Have
they any message to give? Zionism
too speaks of a omission. Its outlook
is the world. It avers, however, that

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Week Starting Monday Night, Dec. 17.
the new Real Estate Building, located
Including Sunday Night, Dec. 23.
on Cadillac Square. This financial op.
Matinee Toes., Thurs., and Sat.
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asmuch as all details eonsumating tr.e
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managed by Mr. Nathan M. Gross.
Vice President and General Manager
of the Federal Bond Mortgage Co.
Mr. Gross has had an unusually wide
experience in financial undertakings
and enjoys the utmost confidence of
a considerable number of investors.
Matinees - 25-35-50c.
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formed men In Detroit on the real
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estate situation here

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cause to he saiished wits wnat they
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late. But they will once more be a tt
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great people and prove of inestimable tt
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service to humanity. Palestine will
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radiate spiritual influences transform- • Rents
isg the Jews the world over and tt
mankind at large." The American
Jew will thus he made over; lie will
become a better Jew and therefore a
"LET US ANALYZE YOUR RATE"
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better American.
'The higher Americanism and Anti-
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Zionism are incompatible. I do not •
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accuse Anti-Zionists of lack of loyalty. •
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What I do maintain is that their con- cs•tt•ttenen•non•nonctn.::•::•::.::*nctinct.n•tninstt.::•:
ception of Americanism is crude, oar-
row, badly in need of revision. Theirs
is not the Americanism of Woodrow
Wilson. They walk by the hest light
.ar they have but they need more light.
et It is unAmerican to badger the Zi-
°gists, to do anything designed to
jeopardize the success of their move-
ment. It is unAmerican and um.
• ethical to tamper with their ideal.
The rank and tile of Zionists are
To firmly convinced that the future of
Iolaism is intimately bound up with
31 the future of Zionism. They are con-
einced that a hiving Judaism pre-
supposes a living Israel. To them
Zionism is a sacred cause. They are
willing to make for it all sacrifices con-
mivable. They are ready to lay down
their lives for it. Their one preoccu-
iation is the rejuvenation of Israel.
What they say to the opponents of
die movement is "Hands off. leave
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is alone, we shall work out our own
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salvation. If you do not help its. do

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Women's Shoe Dept.
on the Second Floor.

GETTING IT ACROSS

The LAW of France makes plain THE ONLY WAY

TO THE PEOPLE
OF DETROIT

Pending the settlement of the estate of the late Frederick P. Striker,
the restaurant and cafe which was conducted under his direction and
management for many years, will continue to render the same high-

lot hinder its in our work."

grade service to its patrons as before.

This cafe has earned a national reputation for its unusually excellent
home-cuisine. Mr. Striker had, during his lifetime, always insisted
upon conducting his business on the highest plane of uniform service
to his patrons, and the character of that service which built up such a
splendid organization, will as usual, be accorded every patron.

Big Bond Issue Managed By
Nathan M. Gross.

One of the safest and most extra-
ordinary sources of investment ever
VI offered to the people of Detroit Is con.
Mined In the announcement of the
Federal Bond fi :Mortgage Co., who

Ili CLASSIFIED LINERS

TO RENT—A well furnished, steam-
heated apartment. No children.
Convenient to all car lines. Ad-
dress The Jewish Chronicle, Box
No. 125.

EDWIN C. JEARY

Special Administrator

ATTENTION JEWELERS,
CLOTHIERS, HARD-
WARE-MEN.

For the Estate of

FREDERICK P. STRIKER, Deceased

Corner Lafayette and Shelby Streets.

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FOR RENT—Three modern
brick stores, flats above, north-
west corner Harper and Gratiot
avenue, within few hundred feet
of D. U. R. car barns.
Apply 809 Union Trust Bldg.,

or call Cherry 1179.

If the Fountain Pen you are about to select is intended tar a
soldier friend and therefore ultimately for use in France, specify
18 Karat, and what is more important still, be sure that you get it,
as we understand l8 Karat pens are scarce. 14 Karat pens are not
admitted into France. The laws of the French Republic forbid the
entry of gold pens into France unless such pens test full 18K fine.
"Thus far but no farther • they told us when we tried to gel
14 Karat pens in our holders into France. - Ile who enters here
leaves 14 Karat pens behind. -
Our regular ,Laughlin Safety Self Filling Holder. fitted with guar-
anteed 18 Karat gold pen, $2.00 and up, according to size and or-
namentation.
Our "Liberty" brand holder, with 18 Karat gold pen, $1.50.
Our I8K pens are stamped - 18 Karat."
The same holders, fitted with 14 Karat pens, De less.
If you pay 18 Karat prices you are entitled to 18 Karat quality.

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