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THE DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICI

VPISCOPAL CHURCH ABNDONS
EFFORT TO CHRISTIANIZE JEWS

From Page One.)

greater soil satisfaction and a finer opportunity for self-realization
„,,t be reiu•c 1.
than in the syl a gog, wvutd
In replying to this address by Rev. kinhardt, Rabbi Franklin stated
that he appreciated the position of the Episcopal church as outlined.
Moreover, that while he belie\ LA that the church would he entirely un-
uccessful iu winning emiverts Veen from at those who had broken

s

with Jewish tradition and practice, he took no exception to the attempt
On the part of the Christians to win them to their cause. Ile under-
stood, he said, that it was part of the business of the churchmen to
spread the gospel of the church :mil, to use their (mu phrase, to win

FRITZ KREIS'_ER AT
ARENA GARDENS

Fritz K reisler, the master yiolinist
and composer, will give a recital in
the Arena Gardens, Monday, October
27, under the auspices of the Mich-
igan Philharmonic Bureau. The ever-
interesting personality of this master
of the violin has been made more in-
teresting by the recent success of his
opera. "Apple Blossoms"
Mr. 1: r,isler is probably the most
famous of living composers for the

Furniture

souls for Christ."
Rabbi Franklin cited examples of numerous so-called converts to
whom the church had
the church, \OW were posing as tA-rabbis and
eceived with open ;inns, although even a cursory examination into their
r
records would have disclosed their unworthiness ;mil the fact that they
simply preying upon the guillibility of the church people. Ile
\Vere
indicated that if out of the people of this type the church could make
objection. lle defi-
good Christians, the Jews would certainlj have no
nitely protested, however, against any implication that the processes of
Christianization and if Americanization are me. Anil he stated that the
resentment against such implication on the part of Jews whose patriot-
ism had been attested time and again in no uncertain fashion, was fully

warranted.
To this, the representatives of the Episcopal church fully agreed.
A disclosure of the records of the Department of Christian Americani-
zation proved definitely that the newspaper reports of the proposed
program and budget contemplated by that department had teen exag-
made by representativs of both sides
gerated. Further addresses 'Were
to the conference, in which the ideas outlined by Rev. Emhardt and
Rabbi Franklin were further emphasized. The conference adjourned
at 7 p. nn., after a two hours' session. All parties felt that a better
understanding hail been arrived at and that the foundation had been
laid for co-operation between the church and the synagog in matters
relating to the Americanization of the foreign-horn.
On the day following the conference, the following resolution was
drawn up for submission to the general convention of the Protestant
Episcopal Church in session in the City of Detroit. On Thursday morn-
ing, October 16, it was unanimously and enthusiastically adopted by
the House of Deputies and in the afternoon the House of Bishops

of

Quality

P

ERHAPS we can give no better
idea of the quality of our home
furnishings than by giving, at
random, the names of a few of the
makers —
Karpen Brothers—

Berkey & Gray-
Sligh .Furniture Co.—
Luce Furniture Co.—
And others_ of equal note.

•

FRITZ KREISLER

violin, and his program will include
selections from his own compositions
as well as numbers from other great

artists.
This is the last concert in the Phil-
harmonic course to be held at the
Arena. All other recitals will be
given at Orchestra Nall, where the
Devoe management will continue their
successful series of all-star recitals.

0

Corner of Hastings and High
Five Blocks Nort)3401 Cratiot
Flue Blocks East of Woodward

Fourteenth Ave. Cars Pase the Door

Open Evening. and Sunday.

refit Terms Arranged

Rabbi Abel Lane, for many years

gave it unanimous approval.
the title ;'Bureau on Christian Americanization" has been prominent in Cleveland and Chicago,
Irliereas,
misinterpreted by large numbers of American citizens, notably Amer- died recently, aged 77. Born in Rus-

ican Jews;

that in authorizing a plan and budget for Christian Amer-
Resolved,
icanization, it is far from the purpose of this convention to disparage
or to criticize the notable American patriotism displayed by great num-
bers of our fellow citizens of foreign birth or parentage who profess
other regious faith ta hn
our men; and we wish them abundant success
li
to uphold and propagate the ideals of Ameri-
earnest
efforts
in their
casm
wich in common with ourselves, they so loyaly entertain; and
h
! obedience to the
ni
e with them that the liberty which flows from
agre
we
will of God is the only secure basis upon which free American institu-

tions can be perpetuated.

sia, Dr. Lane came to thi, country in
his early manhood. Thirty years ago
he was rabbi of the Congregation
Anshe Emeth, Cleveland. Later he
moved to Chicago. As a student of
history and as a writer for both He-
brew and American publications Dr.
Lane was also known.

Detroit, Michigan, Oct. 17th, 1919.

Dr. Leo M. Franklin. President,
Central Conference of American Rabbis,

Detroit, M ichigan.
morning,
My dear Dr. Franklin:
It gives its great pleasure to inform you that yesterd
Thursday, October Itith, George Zabriskie, Esq., delegate from the
Diocese f N York and Chancellor of the same Di,
made a
acknowledged
ew to the House of Deputies, in which heocese
forceful
o speech e elpul effots in
And
comended
r the interests of Americanization
th h of
m
a, and at the conclusion of his speech
f
Americ
Jews
Inn forth by the
offered the following resolution:
"Whereas, The title "Bureau on Christian Americanization has
been misinterpreted by large numbers of American citizens, notably

:
American
Jew's The
Resolved,
House of Bishops concurring, that in authorizing a
plan and budget for Christian Americanization, it is far from the pur-
pose ntion to disarage or
p to criticize the notable American
of this conve
numbers of our fellow citizens of foreign
yed by great
patriotism
displa
birth or parentage who profess other religious faith than our own;
and we wish them abundant success in their earnest efforts to uphold
and propagate e itleals of Americanism which in common with our-
th loyally entertain; and we agree with them that the
secure
elves,
they
so
liberty which flows from obedience to the will of God is the only

basis upon which free American institutions can be perpetuated."

This was unanimously adopted. was subsequently announced to the
ion
The adoption of this resolution
Ilouse Bishops, in 1.11101111106011, they unanimously concurred.
of we not assure you of the great pleasure it has afforded us to
May
work
with you i removing whatever msunderstanding may have
n
the attitude of the Epscopeal view prospect f
arisen concerning

fuller and moefruit ful co-operation in our efforts for the social and
r f Ow unchurched of America? With best wishes, we
moral welfare of
Faithfully yours,
THOMAS BURGESS,
are,
Secretary of the Dept. of Christian Americanization
of the Episcopal Church.
WILLIAM CHAUNCEY EMIIARDT,
919. Dept.
of the
Committee17th
Chairman of the Advisory Octo ber
, 1

Rev. Thos. Burgess, Secy.,
Dept. Christian Americanization of the Episcopal Church,

Rev. Wm. Chauncey Einhardt,
Chairman, Advisory Committee,
Detroit, M icing:1m
ith deep appreciation, your kind favor of
Gentlemen:
w
eg to acknoledge
I b
even
date, in which`you advise me of the resolution unanimously passed
by the House of Depnties and unanimously concurred in by the Ilouse

of Bishops.
I can think of no action on the part of your church organization.
mis-
effective in removing Whatever
more
that
could
possibly
have
been
undstandng may have arisen concerning the attitude of the Episcopal
i d the Jews in America, than the passage of this resolution.
er
th
rch
t o war on your part cannot but make for a kindlier sympay
Chu
uch
action
and
groups
S more helm understanding between the two great religious
a

epresent.
c o-operation
which
you sure
and that
I r the way has been opened to a closer
I am
in behalf of the social and moral well-being of those who have drifted

away
front
and synagog.
With
the church
hope that
God may bless your efforts, I beg to remain,
Sincerely yours,
LEO M. FRANKLIN ,

President, Central Conference of American Rabbis.

Rob Jewish Passengers.
Polish gendarmes robbed Jewish
f large
railway passengers in Kalusk et oext of
sums of money. Under pr
the passengers• the gen-
searc hing' accomplished their real ob-
darmes
ject. which was to rob the Jew. Later
the gendarmes declared that they had
not
returned the money, which was
true. One Jew named Samuel Zeid-
ler, of Sosnavitz. who refused to sing
dered to do so, was
deputies in
when he w a
a or. Jewish
severely es
the Polish Parliament have submitte
a report of the occurrence to the goy:

ernment.

Railway Workers Abuse Jews.
A demonstration of railway work-
ers took place recently in Vienna.
The procession, after halting at the
Foreign Office, marched through the
principal streets of the city. Some
of the demonstrators bore banners on
which were inscribed the words:
"Away with the Jews." Insulting epi-
d
thets were applied to the Jews and
the Czechs generally, and men and
women whose physiognomy showed
Jews, were greeted with
them to lie
abuse. The police intervened, but
they were powerless to stop the in-

sults.

Looking Forward

Looking Backward

Upon the threshold of

It waswith no email
amount of regret and
emotion that we closed
the doors of the old store
for the last time. That old
building has many pleas-
ant memories for us, and
a feeling of pride IS ours
as we look back upon
the warm friendships
formed within its walls;
friendships which we
cherish above everything
else. In that building we
laid the foundation for
this business of today.

■ new epoch in our busi-

ness history we pause for
a look into the future
that we may set the goal

of our ambition and BCC
the Finsterwald Store of
the future, rendering ■
service to the community
beyond the mere selling
of home furnishingt

THE NEW FINSTERWALD STORE

NOW OPEN

the principles of fair
Dedicated to the highest ideals in business policies, founded upon
of service limitless in its scope.
dealing, mutual trust and equality to all, with a NiS1011

The long-looked-forward-to day is here. The months
of planning and unceasing effort to make this store an
institution of pride to every Detroiter is now crystal-

lized into fulfillment.
The building itself represents the most advanced
knowledge in builders' science. Every feature that
will add to the convenience of our customers has been
placed in this building, as well as every feature that
will simplify the sale and delivery of furniture.
Everything ordinarily shown in a furniture store, as
well as countless things not usually seen there, will be

found here!
The furniture marts of the country have been re-
peatedly visited to select for this store the widest
variety of worth-while furniture and floor coverings

obtainable.
Such well known factories as Grand Rapids Furni-
ture Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.; Karpen Bros., Chicago,
III.; Sligh Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.; James-
town Furniture Co., Jamestown, N. Y.; Grand Rapids
Fancy Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., and others
are represented on our floors with the best designs
from those factories.

Every floor of this great structure is teeming with
interest to the home beautifier. You'll see furniture as
interesting as a rare picture.

We cannot publish this announcement without ac-
knowledging our appreciation of the loyal patronage
and enthusiastic support of our customers, and in this
printed message we express our sincere gratitude with
all the fervency possible to put into type.

We wish to do more than express our appreciation
in words; we want our appreciation to be expressed in
the business practices which shall be introduced in this
store. A general outline of our business policy will be
announced in editorials in this and in subsequent ad-
vertisements.

A most hearty invitation is extended to our old
customers who made this new home possible, and to
the general public, to visit this store and let us conduct
you through it. You will not be importuned to buy;
you can wander about at your leisure; you'll find much
to interest you, and we shall be happy indeed to have
the pleasure of showing you through.

EDITORIAL NO.

1

"Absolute Satisfaction Guaranteed, the Customer to Be the Judge"

definite statement of fact without any reservations. It is
This slogan is more than a trade phrase; it is a
this policy that has crested public confidence in this store, and summed up it simply means that if you
purchaie anything at this store and you, for any reason, are not absolutely satiehed, we will make
good to your positive satisfaction without quibble or question. Remember. the cuetomer is
as to whether or not an article is satisfactory; we abide by the customer's
to judgment
be the judge
In fact, the entire business policy of this store is founded upon the
customers interests being placed above everything else.

Finsterwald

Furniture Company

80-82 Michigan Ave. at Washington Blvd.

"The Store That Is Known by
the Customers It Keeps"

