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THE SEDER

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have not always been unselfish, to cast into the teeth of a man who for
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Yet masters shall be,

Cidtages whitewashed,
And cosy and neat,
Smilingly waiting
'flue spring feast to meet.
Happy-faced children
At play here and there,
Perfume and freshness
Of spring in the air.

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Shylock Not a Jew.

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Bashful blushing,

The s 1 ' - 1; like a bride,

Goes' downin crimson

stland to hide.
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Fair is
grant and pill;
And
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To insure publication, all correspondence and news matter must reach
Under the above title, Dr. Maurice Packard has' issued a little Little
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little
each
week.
of
this office by Tuesday evening
volume of sixty-five pages jn which he make$ a strong Sind logical pro- T
fill.
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light
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been
essay
has
of interest to the Jewish people. 'Much of the ground covered in the
Candles in windows,
The Jewish Chronicle invites correspondence on aubiects
the Jewish people, but disclaims responsibility for an indorsement of the gone over time and time again by diffrcnt authors but the book is none
And stars in the skies.
the less valuable in that it presents the subject matter from a somewhat
views expressed by the writers.
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new and interesting standpoint.
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Freedom Under Law.

Perhaps if this little book could find its way into the hands of Boards
of Education throughout the land, it would serve to show them the
unfairness of including the Merchant of Venice among the required
readings in the public schools. But especially, if this book could be
placed its the hands of every teacher who attempts to interpret the
character of Shylock to her pupils, a valuable service would be ren-
dered not only to the Jews but what counts for more, to the cause of
truth and of justice.
The number of pupils in our public schools who have suffered
humiliation through the reading of this book in the class room is cer-
tainly very great. But even greater must be the number of those non-
Jewish children whose souls have been warpd with prejudice and whose
attitude toward their Jewish class mates has been poisoned by the pre-
sentation to them of Shylock as a type of Jewish character.
We are grateful to Dr. Packard for having written his essay. It
should be given the widest possible circulation.

The service divine;
Seder is started
With legends and w ine.
Father is blessing
'file night of all nights;
All who are hungry
T. feast he invites.
"All who are homeless

Slaves who are this year—
The next shall be freer
Children ask "questions,"
And father replies;
Playfully sparkle
'flue wine and the eyes.
Hymns of redemption
All merrily sing,
Queen is each mother,
Each father, a king.
IV

Midnight. The Seder
Is come to an end;
Guardian angels
Front heaven descend.
Each one a message
Of liberty brings,
Scattering blessings
Of peace from his wings.
V

Asleep is the townlet,
The field, and the lake;
Only the full moon
Above is awake.
Shedding its tender,
Its silvery light,
Guarding God's chosen,
God's people tonight. •

The Jew has never confused liberty and license. In his conception,
l'hilip M. Raskin
In "Songs of a Wanderer."
Freedom has always been a social quality, the liberty of each being
conditioned by a recognition of the rights of all. It is only when we
the United States. The tinal forms unrest and industrial chaos that has
appreciate this fundamental fact that we can at all sense the deeper
in which these efforts will express followed in the wake of the world
significance of the great Festival of Freedom which the Jews in all lands
themselves and the extent to which war.
"England handled the demobiliza-
celebrate this week.
they will become a power for good
tion much better than we did, be.
Had l'esach originally celebrated nothing more than the breaking
in American community life, will
cause
it had a program mapped out
greatly depend on the attitude of the
of the shackles off the limbs of a horde of slaves, it would long ago
social workers and community lead. long before the war ended," Mr.
have ceased to hold inspiration or instruction for us and the event that
Brown
declared. "Its non-employ-
ers. They cannot possibly stand by
it commemorates would have had no permanent place in the story of
and watch developments. flow and ment bonus given to service men
civilization. It is a higher freedom than the merely physical which
what they can do will be discussed averted the acute situation that con-
fronted this country barely a year
at the New Orleans conference.
Pesach celebrates. It marks the freeing of spiritual and moral bonds-
While essentially practical and con- ago."
inen also. And strangely enough, a nation like the individual, becomes
The speaker gave unstinted praise
The Jewish Chautauqua Society.
structive, the Conference is of a def-
free in the higher meaning of that terns, only when it puts itself under
to the Sickness Insurance act that ob-
initely inspirational character and as
tains in England. "If Detroit had
Friends of Jewish learning all over the country are being appealed such, it is eager to draw to its ses-
the yoke of a controlling law.
insurance," lie said, in one
Moses, keen phychologist that he was, clearing understood this. to for annual contributions to the Jewish Chautauqua Society, an or- sions socially minded persons, even sickness
year she would have no hospital prob-
It was not for naught that instead of leading the people by a short and ganization which under the splendid leadership of its founder and though not actually engaged in so- lem. If she haul it for four years,
there would be no slums in the city,
direct route from Egypt to Canaan, he led them toward their Land of chancellor, Dr. Henry Berkowitz of Philadelphia, has done much to cial In service:
addition to the officially accredit-
Promise by a long and circuitous way. During their long sojourn in popularize the cause Of Jewish education. The organization which its ed delegates from organizations, a because sickness insurance would
eradicate the causes of disease."
the wilderness, a people with the scars of bondage still upon their souls officers describe as a religious educational institution, conducts study large number of Board Members and
Second Concert in Series.
was being taught the meaning of liberty, which implied always a re- circles in Jewish subjects both in sparcely settled communities and in Trustees of social service agencies Those
who witnessed the successful
numerous volunteer social work-
spect for the laws of God and of man. It had to be impressed upon thickly settled cities. It has done some fine educational work among and
ers and interested lay citizens from debut of the Detroit Symphony Or-
these people that if they were to be free men and not merely freed the agricultural colonies in South Jersey ; it conducts a correspondence every part of the country, attend reg- chestra String Quartet at Temple
Beth El last month will greet the an-
men, they must understand that the pursuit of their own sweet will was school for the training of religious school teachers ; it maintains a ularly.
The Conference extends a cordial nouncement of their second concert
by no means the road to happiness and self-realization. This could series of university lectureships through which the teachings of Judaism invitation to "come down to New to be given at the Temple April 19,
be attained only by a full understanding of the fact that the privilege arc made available to Jews and non-Jews alike and in many other ways. Orleans in April and participate in with much enthusiasm.
the coining concert will be the
of freedom carries with it, the obligation to safeguard the freedom of it has during the many years of its existence, notably served to bring the 1920 meeting of the National Con-
second in a series of four arranged
our fellows. 'therefore, in a free community, the reign of law must the truths of Judaism to the masses of the people.
ference of Jewish Social Service."
under the auspices'of the Men's Tem-
Like most of our national organizations, the Jewish Chautauqua
ple Club. Ossip Gahrilowitsch, direc-
prevail.
It is for this reason that the Biblical story of the Exodus upon Society has felt itself greatly hampered for funds, especially during the Germany Unbeaten
tor of the Detroit Symphony, will be
which the Festival of Passover is based, loses its significance sinless it war period and in order that it may not only continue its work, but
the soloist.
Says David Brown
Ticket, fur the concert may lie ob-
is studied in association with the Story of the Revelation at Sinai around that it may be in position to extend it, it is now appealing to its friends
tained from Wallace Rosenheim at
which is builded the Shabuoth Festival. Only then, in other words, did throughout the land for financial help. Dr. Berkowitz has devoted well
in Men's Club Talk Kline's, at the Temple Beth El, at
the people begin to sense the meaning of the freedom that they had nigh a lifetime to the building up of this organization and no finer
Ilimelhoch's, or at the offices of the
found when' from Sinai's height, they heard thundred into their souls tribute could be paid hint, whom many regard as the best beloved rabbi Conditions Abroad Show En- Detroit Jewish Chronicle, 1334 Book
Bldg.
the command "Thou shalt and thou shalt not."
in America, than to put the institution which is so dear to his heart,
emy's Country Enjoying Post-
There is need to emphasize this thought today. Too many there upon a firm and permanent basis.
War Prosperity.
B'nai Brith Activities
are who would mistake license for liberty; who would disregard all
It is to be hoped, therefore, that those who have been addressed it)
law and build up a social order in which the individual becomes the behalf of the organization, will see their way clear to coming to its The Phoenix Club was the scene of
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one of the most stimulating meetings
soul and center of the whole. It is largely because of a mistaken con- assistance as generously as possible.
yet held by the Men's Temple Club who will attend the first Seder serv-
ception of liberty that we arc in the midst of an era of moral turmoil
of Temple Beth El, Friday evening, ice to he given by l'isgah Lodge, No.
and social unrest. Men seeking their own advantage have forgotten
These monthly informal 34, I. 0. B. II., in its own rooms.
Mar. 26.
that they cannot attain it without some measure of consideration for the
gatherings, formerly held at the
The Seder was arranged through
Temple,
have
proven a source of gen- the efforts of a far-visioned commit-
rights of their fellows. The Jew through his Pesach festival may well
the members of the tee, for those members and their
uine
enjoyment
to
impress this lesson upon the world at this time when it so needs to learn
Club.
families who prefer to attend a com-
it. Without law, there can be no liberty. Exodus without Revelation
The program Friday evening, ar- munity service instead of holding the
'file awakening of the community
loses its meaning. Pesach must find its reason for being in the more DRIVE FOR FUNDS
Walter Fuchs, began with ceremony in their own homes, and
ranged
by
social consciousness as manifest in
served to more than 100 for their friends, visitors and trans-
significant Shabuoth that is to follow it.
war service and in the response of a dinner,
splendid

Back to the Synagogue.

The Union of Orthodox Congregations is to be commended for
the nation wide campaign which it is putting on during the Passover
week to bring Jews back to the synagog. It is rather interesting that
an Orthodox organization should find it necessary and timely to enter
upon such an undertaking, for it is commonly held that it is only the
Jews who have aligned themselves with the liberal wing of our faitl
who have fallen away from the synagog and from the ideals of Judaism.
know it to be
This contention we have always combatted because we
thoroughly unjust. None of us, whether Orthodox or Liberal, has
particular cause to boast of the enthusiastic support which our religidus
organizations are receiving. But as a matter of fact, it does stand out
we believe, that the children of the members of our Reform congrega-
tions remain loyal to those organizations in a degree that is altogether
gratifying. None the less, it is a regrettable fact there are those of our
people—young and old—who ought to be ardent supporters of the
synagog and all it stands for, who stand beyond the range of its in-
fluence. These must be brought back. And such a campaign as is con-
tetnplated by the Union of Orthodox Congregations ought to go far to
bring about this happy result.
However, it may be easier to enroll people in the synagog than to
maintain their interest and enthusiasm after they have formally affili-
ated with it. Within the synagog, there must also be some radical
changes effected. Primarily, we believe that the synagog must be
democratized to a far greater extent than it is today. It is an unhappy
fact which must be faced that wealth has too long been a deciding fac-
tor in the choice of men in whose hands has been placed the direction
of our congregations. And even among those who sit in the pews, the
mere possession of money has counted for all too much. There has
rich man's corner in the synagog. This
been a poor man's corner and a
must be done away with and it is a happy fact that during the last
year, largely under the inspiration of the local Reform congregation,
and under the direction of the Union of American Hebrew Congrega-
tions, a very large number of our synagogs have adopted the unassigned
pew.
The latest of the large congregations to take this step is Congrega-
tion Rodef Shalom of Pittsburgh which at a meeting held last week,
did away with the assigned pew. Rabbi Goldenson, who presides over
that congregation is to be congratulated upon the splendid fight that
he has made for democracy in the synagog. But there are other changes,
too, that must come if t* people who now stand without are to be
brought within the doors of the Temple and their interest and enthusi-
asm maintained.
In the meantime, however, let the first step be taken. Let us bring
our people back to the synagog. The campaign of the Union of Ortho-
dox Congregations during the Passover week will therefore be watched
with the very greatest of interest.

A Nasty Insinuation.

. One of our eastern contemporaries goes out of its way to cast
aspersions upon the motives of one of the Reform rabbis who after a
long period of consecrated and self-forgetting service in an Ohio com-
munity, has seen fit to tender his resignation to that congregation in
order to take up his work in a prosperous city in another state.
This journal insinuates that the chief consideration that impelled
the rabbi to make the change was the fact that a larger salary was
attached to the new position than could be paid him by the congrega-
tion that he had served so long and so well.

TO RESTORE HOLY
LAND IS STARTED

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of effort that has heretofore been es-

American Jewry towards the needs
of their brethren in the war-distracted
countries, may be rightly considered
one of the great achievements of the
New World remnant of Israel. Vet
the enormous tasics that we in the
United States must impose upon our-
selves in order to save European
Jewry from complete physical and
spiritual destruction are only now
assuming definite form. The period
of emergency relief is practically
passed. Now all efforts must lie bent
upon carrying through a program of
reconstruction that will enable Euro-
pean Jewry to regain its economic
and social well-being. This calls for
the united effort of the social forces
of American Jewry and most of all,
for the active contribution that Jew-
ish social service can and must make.
At the New Orleans Conference an
exposition of the technique and
method of relief and reconstruction
service developed by American War

pended to make it revival of Pales-
tine possible, and that irrespective of
any past differences which have di-
vided us, all will contribute time,
thought and money at this crucial
moment to give this wonderful, beau-
tiful experiment every opportunity of
success.
"I have every confidence that the
Jews as pioneers and creators, With
full opportunity of self-expression,
will he a blessing to the peoples of
the world, and whoever helps to fur-
ther this opportunity will have no
cause for regrets."
The Zionist Organization reports
that the Palestine Fund Campaign
has made remarkable progress, sev-
eral millions of dollars having been
subscribed in New York City alone. Relief organizations will be presented
Among the large donors are Jacob for discussion.
Schiff, Nathan Straus, Mrs. Mary
The nascent forces of the more re-
Fels, Judge Abram I. Elkus and a
cent elements in American Jewish
host of leading Jews of the metropo- communities are now beginning to
lis. In Philadelphia, Boston, Cincin- assume certain forms which arc preg-
nati, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and other nant with great consequences to Jew-
large centers, reports show that the ish community organization in the
fund will be oversubscribed.
United States. The process of cen-
Among the many constructive uses tralization of effort is one of the
to which the money raised will be forms already discernible. The small
put are the development of water- "landsleut" societies recently banded
power, sanitation, establishment of together into large federations for
technical and agricultural schools. war relief; the Jewish Congress, aim-
Hebrew universities, development of ing as it does, to create a truly demo-
natural resources, medical unit and cratic spokesmanship for American
nurses' training school, housing, care Jewry and the strengthening of the
of Jewish legionnaires, and mainten- Nationalist movement as expressed in
ance of bureaus for the proper dis-
Zionism and kindred organizations,
tribution of immigrants and their
are providing a firmer ground and a
proper settlement.
sounder motive for the knitting to-
gether of Jewish communal effort in

SOCIAL WORKERS TO
HOLD 1920 MEETING
AT NEW ORLEANS, LA.

it is at present. The social unrest
manifesting itself in other quarters
is also affecting the Jewish socia'
worker. Despite his readiness to sac
- ifice his own welfare for the good
if the community, the high cost of
:icing has been too difficult an obsta
-le for him to ignore. The with
.lrawal from the field of social work-
ers affects the well-being of social
service organizations and threaten ,
to set back standards and achieve-
ments accomplished by many years
of strenuous community effort.

Germany Not Beaten.
Of unusual interest were Mr.
Brown's observations in Germany,

where lie spent considerable time. "If
a man were suddenly stricken with
the sleeping sickness in Germany in
July of 1914 and should awaken in
Berlin in 1920, lie would never know
of the years of warfare and bloodshed
and devastation that racked the world
in the interim," Mr. Brown declared.
There is no evidence that Germany
has been beaten. People arc better
dressed there than in England, France

or any other Allied country. The tea
houses are filled with prosperous
looking crowds. The shops are do-
ing a thriving business and seem to

have an abundance of products. Land
is highly cultivated. Cattle are plen-
tiful. About one in every three smoke-
stacks are belching smoke. Railroad

tracks are filled with loaded cars.
There is evidence of great industrial
activity everywhere. Mr. Brown con -
trasted this prosperous condition with

that of France where the process of
rehabilitation scents a slow one.
Of England Mr. Brown dwelt at
great length, citing the far-vision of its
leaders and rulers in anticipating in-
evitable situations. To this lack of
foresight in America he attributes the

ients, without home affiliations in the
city, who otherwise might be denied
the privilege of participating in a
traditional Passover service.
The Seder committee, under the
chairmanship of Lester J. Leopold,
has spared no effort in making the
beautiful service conform faithfully
with all traditional laws and which.
withal, will he acceptable to both
Orthodox and Liberal Jews. A.
Lapin-Cohen will read the ritual and
conduct the ceremonies.
Judging from the reservations that
have been sent in to Mr. Leopold a
record crowd will attend Pisgah's first
Community Seder, which is undoubt-
edly destined to become one of the
most prized and worthwhile com-
munal activities conducted by the
lodge.

Spring Dance

:Members of the 'Vital Brith Club
arc looking forward eagerly to an-
other of those informal dancing
parties which the club announces will
be held in its clubrooms, 25 Broad-
way, Sunday evening, April 4.
These delightfully informal dances.
given monthly by the club, have
proven very popular since their in-
ception the early part of the season.
Some unusual features of entertain-
ment have been arranged for the Sun-
day dance, which falling during Pass-
over week, has been termed a "Spring
Party." The committee on arrange-
ments, in charge of Joseph I3urak, is
spending every effort to make this
the most successful of all parts
given by the club. Finzel's orches-
tra, as formerly will furnish the mu-
sic for the dancing.
Admission will be free to club
members and their lady friends. Al
members are cordially invited.

HARD COAL

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cannot be expected to follow the
problems in all their details. As never
before, the progress of Jewish soda'
service lies in the hands of the trained
social worker, yet at no time before
has the situation been so critical as

guests, at 6:30 p. m. A
musical program was offered by two
noted local artists, l'hilip Abbas, 'cell-
ist with the Detroit Symphony, and a
member of the string quartet which
has been giving a series of concerts
under the auspices of the Men's Tem-
ple Club at Temple Beth El, and Miss
Margaret Mannebach, pianist.
David A. Brown, who addressed the
meeting, gave a vitally interesting
talk on conditions that lie encountered
in his recent European travels, in-
terpreting them in their bearing upon
American lift.

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