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THE DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE

THE DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE

MICHIGAN'S JEWISH HOME PUBLICATION
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Friday, March 26, 1920

Nissan 7, 5680

While, as we took occasion recently to state in these columns, we
believe that the government as such, has no right to decide which of
the Jews are entitled to use wine for sacramental purposes, and who
among theist are not, we can find no fault w ith the reading of the
present law which lays the burden of decision fairly and squarely upon
the shoulders of the rabbi.
Our only objection to this course is that it puts a new responsibility
upon men who for the most part, are already overburdened with duties.
However, too much stress cannot be laid upon the obligation that rests
upon them to issue permits only to those of whose intention to use wine
for ritual purposes, they are thoroughly convinced and then only in
such quantities, as may be shown to be absolutely necessary.
Nor can we refrain from calling attention again to the statement
of Dr. Kaufman Kohler, president of the Hebrew Union College, and
a recognized authority on Rabbinical law, that unfermented wine is
ritually permissible to Jews on all occasions where wine Is called for
in connection with ceremonial observances. For reasons stated in our
previous editorial upon this subject, we believe thAt•ris erukently
desirable for Jews to follow the ruling of Dr. Kohler in this matr.-6d
to use unfermented rather than fermented wine for the Sedar cere-
monies, for Kiddush, and on such other occasions as wine seems to be
necessary.

The New York Conference.
Jews and Christians equally have cause to congratulate themselves

upon the results of the recent conference held in New York city between
representatives of the Central Conference of American Rabbis on the
one hand, and of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in Amer-
ica and the Home Missions Council on the other. It may be stated with-
out exaggeration that never before has a body of men representative of
such large interests in the religious world, gathered together for confer-
ence and action upon a matter so nearly touching the relationships
between the two great religions of this country.
On the side of the Christians, there were present the authoritative
spokesmen of all the leading denominations except Catholicism, which
is not represented in the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ.
On the side of the Jews, there were present officials from the largest
rabbinical body in the world.
The questions brought before the conference were clean-cut and
the discussion on both sides was frank and fearless. There was no
mincing of words at any stage. Sore spots were laid open that they
might be the more surely healed. The Jewish representatives were
perfectly frank in stating their convictions upon the matter under
discussion, viz.: The unworthy methods often pursued by the Prot-
estant churches in carrying on their propaganda and in particular, the
frequent identification on the part of the churches, of Christianization
and Americanization.
On the other hand, the Christian representatives were quite as
candid in the statement of their position. They pointed out the fact
that many Jews are unsynagoged and that as we ourselves have often
enough emphasized, religious anarchy is likely to lead to moral anarchy
and this in turn to other forms of defiance of the laws of God and
man. It was emphasized by these representatives of the Christian
churches that unless the Jews aggressively take up the work of bringing
back to the synagog, those who have fallen away, we have little right to
find fault with those of other faiths who attempt to win them to
their cause.
While it was by no means conceded by the Jewish representatives
that the last of these contentions was just or logical, it was felt by
them that the position taken by the representatives of Christianity implies
a distinct challenge tq the Jews of America. If there are Jews who
stand outside the influence of the synagog and who because of the
breakdown of their religious consciousness have become a menace to
the social order of which we are a part, it is the bounden duty of the
organized Jewish forces of this country, to make every possible effort
to win them back to faith and through faith, to social usefulness.
Nothing could be clearer than this. The time has definitely come
when the Jews of this country through their congregations and more
particularly, through their great national bodies, must undertake active
propaganda among those of our people who have fallen by the way-
side. We must bring them back, not only to the synagog but to a
sense of Jewish idealism and of service such as the Jew has always
sponsored. In a word, in dealing with his fellows of other faiths and
in asking for justice and proper consideration from them, the Jew must
be able to go before them with hands absolutely clean.
In saying this, we do not at all forget that the Christians have the
same obligation upon them and it was made entirely plain to the repre-
sentatives at the conference in New York, that Christians will have
their hands full if they will attempt to bring back to proper Christian
ideals, those born under the aegis of the church, who have become not
only indifferent to all religion, but even moral perverts and a source of
menace to the social order.
Just because the situation as its exists, was made perfectly clear
to all parties concerned, the greater is our gratification that the out-
come of the meeting was so eminently satisfactory. Especially clear
cut is the expression of the delegates upon the subject of identifying
Christian proselytism with any form of Americanization. Once and
for all, it will be impossible for any of the churches to print what
appeared in our local newspapers only a few weeks ago, that "Chris-
tianization and Americanization are one and the same thing." It is in
no small part due to the spread of this doctrine that the wicked untruth
has been preached from many pulpits, that Bolshevism has in greatest
part been created and sponsored by Jews. The logic is entirely normal.
If Jews cannot be good Americans, it is not unnatural that they should
be Bolshevists. The resolutions as adopted at New York put an end
to the possibility of such an inference. We print herewith the resolu-
tions as adopted, for we believe that this statement of principles is
destined to become an historic document:

RESOLVED:

1. That we appreciate this opportunity for the free exchange of thought
and conviction between representatives of the Federal Council of the
Churches of Christ in America, the Home Missions Council, and the Central
Conference of American Rabbis.
2. That we disclaim, and deplore, the use of the term "Americaniza-
tion" in any case where it is made to mean or to imply that there is no dis-
tinction between the words "Americanization" and "Christianization," or
carries the implication that Jews, or people of other religious and other
races, are not good Americans. No church should use the term "American-
ization" as a cloak for proselyting to its distinctive religious views.
3. That we desire to co-operate with each other as brethren, in all
efforts for Americanization and for promoting righteousness in the Ameri-
can people.
4. That we express the desire for further conferences and continued
fellowship.
It was voted to refer this statement to the Administrative Committee
of the Federal Council of Churches, and to the Executive Committee of
the Central Conference of American Rabbis, for consideration, and if adopt-
ed, for due publicity.
It was voted to authorize Rabbi Franklin and Dr. Anthony to call a
father conference, if in their judgment it is desirable.

Another Word About Sacramental Wine

Particular attention is called to those applying to their rabbis for
wine for sacramental purposes to Article 7, section d, of the Federal
regulations as issued by the Federal Prohibition Commissioner, acting
under the bureau of Internal Revenue. The law reads:

"Some persons of the Jewish faith have certain religious rites in their
homes in the conduct of which they use wine, while other members of the

Jewish faith do not so practice such religious rites in their homes. Those

who practice such religious rites in their homes are undoubtedly entitled
under the law to wine for such purposes, while those members of the Jew-
ish faith who do not follow such practice are just as clearly not entitled
to wine for use in their homes. The question as to wether Jewish families are
entitled to wine should in the first instance be decided by the rabbi sof the
congregations to which the families belong and the responsibility is hereby
placed upon them for so doing. The Director, before approving any applica-
tions from rabbis for wines to be furnished to members of their congrega-
tions, should satisfy himself of the necessity of the use of wine in the
practice of religious rites in the homes of sects members."

A Word to Mr. Gibson

Public announcement has been made that the controlling ownership
of the magazine "Life" has passed into the hands of the well-known
American artist, William Dana Gibson. We trust that under such
circumstances, Air. Gibson will not consider a word of advice as en-
tirely gratuitous on our part.
For many years "Life" has rather prided itself upon what it called
its fearlessness in exposing what it claimed'to be the weakness and the
foibles characteristic of Jews. Nothing has been sacred to 'Life."
Upon Jews, through cartoon and jest, it continuously fastened the
responsibility for all sorts of misdoings. The honesty, the patriotism,
the loyalty of Jews have been constantly called into question in the
columns of the paper. On every. possible and impossible occasion, the
Jew has been ridiculed and caricatured.
At very rare intervals, some dubious compliment may have been
paid to the Jew, but this has been all the more dangerous and insidious
bcause it has served as a defence against the charge of anti-Semitism
as the policy of the publication.
It is to be hoped that under the new management, the policy of
"Life" in this particular will change and that men will be dealt with as
men and that in particular, no religious group or for that matter, no
national or social group will be held up to wholesale scorn and ridicule.
Surely the time ought to have conic in America, when injustice of
this sort should no longer be done. Mr. Gibson has an opportunity to
set right,- long years of injustice to the Jew. Let us hope that he will
see this opportunity and rise to it.

Founders' Day at the Hebrew Union College

Sabbath, March 27, is to be celebrated at the Hebrew Union Col-
lege as Founders' Day. It is just one year ago since Jewry the world
over marked the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of the great
man who brought the college into being and to whose genius for
organization more than to any other single factor in our Jewish life, is
to be credited the growth and the influence of Israel in America during
the past half century and more.
Isaac AI. \Vise came to this country at a time when conditions in
Jewry were in an utterly chaotic state and out of chaos, he brought a
semblance of order. Reading from the first that if the Jew its America
was to take a place of power and influence in the life of this country,
he must work shoulder to shoulder with his brother Jew, Dr. \Vise set
to work, creating such organizations as the Union of American Hebrew
Congregations, the Hebrew Union College, and the Central Conference
of American Rabbis, organizations without which the history of Juda-
ism in America could not be written.
But the child of his heart was the I lebrew Union College. Ile
realized that if Judaism was to prevail in this land, its message had to
be spoken forth to the people by men who could speak the language of
the country clearly and who moreover, were filled and thrilled by the
American as well as the Jewish ideal. And he knew that this could
come to pass only when a training school for rabbis had been estab-
lished in this • country.
There are still some few among the living who remember the
obstacles that Dr. \Vise had to encounter in establishing the I lebrew
Union College and others who have read the history of the Jew in
America during the past half century, are familiar with the story. But
with his indomitable will, with his characteristic earnestness and energy,
he accomplished what was in his mind and with what beneficient re-
sults, all Jewry knows.
At the present moment, the Union of 1.rnerican Hebrew Congre-
gations is making its second annual appeal for contributions to the sup-
port of its varied works, chief among which is the maintenance of the
Hebrew Union College. No finer recognition of the birthday of the
great founder of this institution could be made than by all the Jews
of this country contributing as generously as their means may allow
to this great cause. Certainly, it is hoped that the people of this city
and state will respond generously to the appeals for help that have just
been sent then by the local chairman of the committee.

JEWISH PROFESSOR
AWARDED MEDAL
BY FRENCH ACADEMY

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hobby, and took a post graduate
course at Clary University, from
which he was graduated in 1911, re-
ceiving his Ph. D. Upon his gradua-
tion he was engaged by the univer-
sity of Nebraska, where he taught for
two years, 1911 and 1912, and in 1913
he accepted the offer of the Univer-
sity of Kansas, where he has taught
since then.

The Pleasure of Winning.
"A mathematical achievement is
more akin to an artistic achievement
than to any other," said Prof. Left-
chctz, "though it takes longer to have
it percolate through the mass of the
faithful to a wider public. To the
one who achieves it the value is in
the pleasure thereof. The presence
of men who like to do their work for
the immense pleasure derived from it
is no doubt an essential element of a
cultured society. These men may be
mathematicians or surgeons, it mat-
ters little."
In recognition of his unsual ability
and the service he has rendered to
mathematics, the University of Kan-
sas has advanced Prof. Lefschetz to
associate professor of methmatics,
thus reducing his teaching duties and
enabling hint to continue in his re-
search work. The university has also
granted the professor six months'
leave next fall, during which time he
will visit his parents at Paris and in-
cidentally do some work in scientific
research.

Professor Lefschetz is advisor of
the Kansas Chapter of the Menorah
Society, the only Jewish organization
at the University of Kansas.

Anti-Semites Demand
Distribution of Property
of Jews Among Christians

Budapest—At a meeting of an anti-
Semitic organization known as "Hun-
garians Awakening" last week there
were addresses demanding the dis-
tribution of the property of Jews
among Christians, and later a mob
rushed through coffee houses in the
city attacking Jews. Thirteen per-
sons were seriously injured during
the disorders.

Some Disconnected Thoughts on Life

By Enoch Mebs.

What are the things that we treasure most,
When all has been said and done.
What is the joy of which real men boast,
Which points to a race well run?

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Is there no shame in the hearts of men,
Is conscience a vapid word?

Have honest thoughts proved no worthless then,

That only the false are heard?
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And reason, too, has a topply throne,

And judgment has gone awry.
Laughter's echoes have turned to a groan,
And singing, a wailing cry.
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The world is home and the heaven's blue,

Are the only boundaries set.
And men must pay for things that are true,
And sham must welter in debt.
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Balanced and true and a crystal mind,
In spite of the imps of sin.

This is the gem that the world shall find,
In the men who build within.
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The outward shell, for admiring eyes,
Is a crumbling thing at last.
Pomp and display are those human ties,
For which worth is often passed.
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The honest toil and the useful life,
The love of your neighbors' rights.
Are worth-while aims in this mundane strife,
Which lead to unselfish heights.
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These are the things that we treasure most,
When all has been said and done.
These are the joys of which real men boast,
And point to a race well run.

at the dance Sunday night. He
Y. 0. M. LITERARY CLUB ante
will sing several operatic numbers.
"Bud" Fisher in Orchestra.
The entertainers will be assisted by
OFEFR MANY FEATURES Finzel's
augmented orchestra. Among
musicians will be I5-year-old Bud
AT DANCE, MARCH 28 the
Fisher, the "sensational boy drum-

Vaudeville Entertainers, Operatic
Singer, Eccentric Dancers on
Program of Sunday Dance.

Assisted by Lynn Young and Bart-
lett Holmes, Eastern entertainers,
appearing this week at a local play-
house, a classical dancer of merit,
two principals from the "Let Er
Flicker" comedy of recent fame, a
splendid operatic singer, and a di-
minutive male chorister, the Sixth
Annual Dance to be given by the
Yom Girls' I.iterary Society, Sunday
evening, March 28, at the Hotel Stat-
ler, is assured of success.
The social functions of the society,
always looked forward to with pleas-
urable anticipation by the Jewish
community, have set a precedent
which this year's affair promises to
rival.
Miss Kathleen Pereira, artistic ex-
ponent of the classic dance, always in
great demand for her dance special-
ties, has consented to appear in what
is predicted as a memorable feature
of the entertainment. "Scene de Bal-
let" is the title of her offering.
Messrs. Young and Bartlett, who
are scoring this week with gems
from "Rigoletta" at the Madison the-
ater, will sing both classical and pop-
ular selections during dances.
Little Aubrey Cherkos, the 7-year-

mer." This will be one of Bud's last
performances before going to New
York, where he will begin prepara-
tion for his appearance with Flo Zieg-
field's "Follies of 1920."
Confetti, brightly-colored streamers
and noise-makers will add to the fun.
making. Refreshing drinks will be
served during intermissions.
Tickets may be secured from the
following committee members or at
the door Sunday evening: Kate
Friedman, chairman of arrangement,:
Mildred Nadle, Nlarion Fishbainr.
hall; Rose Sauter, Mildred Nuko.
posters; Floremi' Finkelstein. pulli-
ity; Mrs. A. Cooper, music; Mrs. Al.in
Kopelson, entertainment; Rose
-
bar, Helen Unbar, finance.

Proceeds for Charity.

The proceeds of the Yom Girl,'
dance will be turned over to the
Joint Distribution Committee of New
York City, of which Dr. Boris 13ogin
is president. The committee has
charge of the distribution of moneys
collected in this country for the re-
lief of suffering Jews abroad. Dr.
Bogin is in Europe at present per-
sonally superintending the relief
work. Mr. David A. Brown is gen-
eral chairman of the Joint Distribu-
tion Committee for the Michigan
district.

N. Y. Home For Incurables
Launches $20,000 Drive

New York.—The Beth Abraham
Home for Incurables at 612 Ellett
avenue, the Bronx, was formally
opened this week with a celebration
that provided a highly successful
launching of the home's drive for
$200,000. The money is to be spent
largely on new buildings to enable
1,000 patients to be cared for, the
present quarters of the home being
in a reconstructed frame hotel that
can accommodate only seventy-five
tenants.
Mrs. Abraham Alberstcin is the
president of the institution. She initi-
ated yesterday's drive with the ingeni-
ous plan of auctioning off the keys to
the different doors of the home. One
thousand dollars was paid by Mrs. S.
M. Rosenblatt for the front door key,
and the rest also fetched record key
prices, the total reaching $10,000.
The chief speaker yesterday was
Joseph Marcus, president of the
United States Bank, treasurer of the
campaign for $200,000, who will direct
the drive organization from his head-
quarters at 77 Delancey street.

MISS MARION FISHBAINE.
Hell Committee.

GERMAN STUDENTS HONOR
NOTED JEWISH CHEMIST

old boy prodigy, who has been de-
lighting Detroit audiences with his
Munich, Bavaria—A splendid cele-
songs and original dances, has pre- bration was given by the students of
pared several new numbers for the the Chemical Department of the lo-
cal university in honor of Prof. Will-
Yom affair.
statter because he ejected the invita-
Eccentric Dancers.
tion of the Berlin University and de•
"Eddie" Greenthal, whose second- sided Jo remain in Munich. The
act feature with Miss Belle Living- heart-felt admiration and affection
stone was one of the brightest bits expressed by all present for the
of "Let er Flicker," and David Sill- learned man was very touching. A
man, the would-be "dectecatiff" of the large bouquet was proffered the Pro
sante show, will offer an eccentric lessor, and one of the students delis
dance novelty, similar to the one ered an eloquent address in which
they gave at the Fashion Gambol he said that the students feel very
during the week.
fortunate in h'ating-'s their beloved
A golden-voiced tenor, a "find" of teacher and master remain among
a musical coterie of Detroit who have them.
undertaken his further education
Prof. Willstatter is very active in
abroad, will make his first appear- Jewish communal work.

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