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THE DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE

LITERARY DIGEST QUOTES

proselyting to its distinctive re-
ligious views.
"'3. That we desire to co-oper-
ate with each other as brethren,
in all efforts for Americanization
and for promoting righteousness
in the American people.
"Y. That we express the desire
for further conferences and con-
tinued fellowship.'"

CHRONICLE ON AGREEMENT

Decision of Christian Churches to Refrain from Synonymous
Use of "Christianization" and "Americanization,"
Commented Upon Editorially.

In its editorial review of current
n eut., The Literary Digest in the is-
stir of May 8 quotes front The De-
troit Jewish Chronicle with respect
to some phases of the recent agree-
ment reached by the Federal Council
oi Churches of Christ in America
and the Central Conference of Amer-
Rabbis. It was at this meeting,
held in New York and called by Dr.
Leo M. Franklin which brought about
the decision on the part of the allied
churches to refrain from associating
the terms 'Americanization" and
"Christianization." Their synomous
use had been wide-spread in the tnisr
s'oniting programs of the Christian
sects. the implication being that "a
good Jew and a good American were
impossible."
It was this unfortunate state of
affairs which, through the insistence
of Dr, Franklin finally terminated
so happily. Dr. Franklin commented
Editorially on the conference in the
columns of the Chronicle. The Liter-
ar• Digest has the following to say:

JEWISH - CHRISTIAN ACCORD

Jewish resentment of Chris-
tian propoganda which identified
Americanization with Christian-
ization has been allayed by the
promise of the Federal Council of
the Churches of Christ in Amer-
ica that in the future such form
of Christian propagation will not
he countenanced. The Jewish
leaders asked that proselyting
among their people be altogether
discontinued, but this the Chris-
tian leaders could not grant, since
it was declared to be the essence
of the Christian religion to propa-
gate itself. However, they in-
dorsed the resolution that there
should be no tendency henceforth
to cloak religious efforts under
the guise of patriotism, and this
decision seems to have afforded
eminent satisfaction to the Jews.
The differences between the two
creeds were composed at a meet-
ing in New York, in which the
Jews were represented by the
Central Conference of American
Rabbis, the largest rabbinical
body in the world, and thr. ';hris-
tians by the Federal Council of
Churches and the Home Missions
Council of Churches. The gather-
ing was attended by such a spirit
of understanding and harmony
that the leaders express a desire
for "further conferences and con-.

tinued fellowship" and found in it
a text for their respective papers.
However, this conference does
not indicate any lavender liberal-
ism which would surrender prec-
ious convictions," says The Chris-
tian Century (Disciples). "All
the men about the council-table
had strong convictions. The im-
portant thing was the courtesy
andgood will." Similar gratifica-
tion over the mutual accord evi-
denced at the conference isut-
tered by The Jewish Chronicle
(Detroit), which goes on to say:

"Especially clear cut is the ex-
pression of the delegates upon the
subject of identifying Christian
proselytism with any form of
Americanization. Once and for
all, it will he impossible for any
of the churches to print what ap-
peared in our local newspapers
only a few weeks ago, that
'Christianization and American-
ization 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 front many pulpits that
Bolshevism has in greatest part
been created and sponsored by
Jews. The logic is entirely nor:
mat. If Jews cannot be good
Americans, it is not unnatural
that they should be Bolsheriki.
The resolutions as adopted at
New York put an end to the pos-
sibility of such an inference. We
print herewith the resolutions as
adopted, for we believe that this
statement of principles is destined
to become an historic document:
"'Resolved: 1. That We appreci-
ate this opportunity for the free
exchange of thought and convic-
tion between representatives of
the Federal Council of the
Churches of Christ in America,
the Home Missions Council, and
the Central Conference of Amer-
ican Rabbis.
"'2. That we disclaim, and de-
plore, the use of the term "Amer-
icanization" in any case where it
is made to mean or to imply that
there is no distinction 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
"Americanization" as a cloak for

GUERILLA WARFARE
AGAINST POLISH JEWS

Warsaw—Deputy Farbstein of the
Polish Parliament, the leader of the
Polish Mizrachi, was attacked by sol-
diers on his way to the railroad sta-
tion. Fortunately an officer who
knew the Jewish Deputy came upon
the scene and saved him from serious
injury. The Jewish Deputies in the
Polish Parliament appealed to Presi-
dent Pilsutski for relief. They
signed a petition requesting the chief
executive to protect the Jewish pop-
ulation from the ceaseless pogroms
and persecutions Which occur daily
in all the cities.
In their memorandum the Deputies
point out the fact that the outrages
upon the Jews are perpetrated ex-
clusively by Polish soldiers, and usu-
ally occur in the following fashion:
A group of soldiers suddenly come
into a Jewish street, attack the in-
habitants, tear out their beards, bru-
tally beat them, and after plundering
a number of Jewish shops, disappear.
The police are often on the scene
but offer no protection to the help-
less Jews. This whole procedure lasts
between a half and two hours. It is
a sort of gorilla warfare conducted
against Polish Jewry in order to ter-
rorize them and to make their lives
intolerable. And, moreover, it is
quite probable that these new pa-
! groin methods are carried out with
the knowledge and perhaps at the in-
stigation of higher authorities. Other-
wise how can it be explained, that
until now, in spite of the hundreds
of such cases which have been re-
ported, the government has not
found it necessary to take measures
against these manifestations of law-
lessness.
The Jewish Deputies are conse-
quently forced to appeal to the Presi-
dent of the Republic for protection
In their petition they give a whole
series of cities where such gorilla
warfare has been carried on against
the Jews.

MISS ROSE PHILLIPS
TO ADDRESS MOTHERS'
MEETING, SAT., MAY 22

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The Mothers' Organization recently
formed in the northeastern section of
the city tinder the auspices of the
Parent Teachers' Association and the
educational department of the Jewish
Institute, will meet at the Maybee
school on Cardoni and Lynn streets,
Saturday, May 22, at 3 p.
Miss Rose Phillips, principal of the
Maybee school, will speak on "The
School Problems in Relation to the
Home." Chitlren representing four
schools of the district will present a
ay festival.
Mothers are cordially invited to at-
tend. Children over eight years s: ill
not be admitted.
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JEWISH WOMEN'S
RELIEF ASSOCIATION
TO GIVE DANCE

The European Jewish Women's Re-
lief Association held an Important
meeting at the Mogen Abraham Syna-
gogue, 174 Farnsworth street, May 17.
Plans were formulated for a ball to
be given at Labor Lyceum, Sunday,
May 30. The proceeds will be devoted
to the aid of Jewish women war-
sufferers in eastern countries of
Europe.
The announcement of a committee
that applications would be distributed
among members who have relatives in
Europe was greeted enthusiastically.
These applications contain many ques-
tions to determine the feasibility of
those desirous to emigrate to this
country. Each individual case will
be investigated thoroughly by the
committer and valuable assistance
given relative.).

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Woodward at Gratiot

.1 . First Annual Ball . 1.

DAUGHTERS OF
JERUSALEM WILL
GIVE FIRST DANCE

Daughters of Jerusalem

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The "Daughters of Jerusalem" will
give their first annual ball, Sunday,
May 23, at the Hotel Station The pro-
ceeds will be used for he relief of
Jewish widows and orphans in Jerusar
tem.
The Bijou Theater, North Adams,
Mrs. Alexander Stein is in charge of
Mass„ is being remodeled into a Jew- the arrangements for the ball. She is
ish community center. The main being assisted by Mrs. Rae Fixler.
auditorium •vill be used as a syna- Mrs. Mary Hartman is president of
gogue, there will be classrooms for a
Talmud Torah and clubrooms and the society.
gymnasium for the Y. M. H. A.

to be held at the

HOTEL STATLER

SUNDAY, MAY 30TH

Benefit of Jewish widows and orphans of Jerusalem.
Tickets may be secured from members, or at the doors.

A Young Men's Hebrew and Young
Women's Hebrew Association is in
course of organization at Cleveland,
0. A city-wide campaign is planned.

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