THE DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE LITERARY DIGEST QUOTES CHRONICLE ON AGREEMENT Decision of Christian Churches to Refrain from Synonymous Use of "Christianization" and "AmericanizationP Commented Upon Editorially. In its editorial review of current emits The Literary Digest in the is- sue of May 8 quotes from The De- troit Jewish Chronicle with respect io some phases of the recent agree- ment reached by the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America and the Central Conference of Amer- ican Rabbis. It was at this 'fleeting, held in New York and called by 1)r. Leo M. Franklin which brought about the decision on the part of the allied churches to ref rant from associating the terms "Americanization" and "Christianization " Their synomous use had been wide-spread in the mis- s•onizing programs of the Christian sects, the implication tieing that "a Good Jew and a good American were impossible." It was this unfortunate state of lairs which, through the insistence of Dr, Franklin finally terminated so happily. Dr. Franklin commented ,fitorially on the conference in the columns of the Chronicle. The Liter- ary 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 .if 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 this 'Thris- 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-. tinned 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 an dgood will." Similar gratifica- tion over the mutual accord evi- denced at the conference is ut- tered by Tin' Jr wish Chronicle (Detroit), which 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 be 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 from many pulpits that Bolshevism has in greatest part been created and sponsored by Jews. The logic is entirely nor- mal. If Jews cannot be good Americans, it is not unnatural that they should be Bolsheviki. 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: I. 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 !Ionic 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 nut good Americans. No church should use the tern) "Americanization" as a cloak for proselyting to its distinctive re- ligious views. "'3. That we desire to co-oper- ate with each other as bi - :Siren, in all efforts for Ameri..anization and for promoting righteousness in the American people. "'4. That we express the desire for further conferences and con- tinued fellowship.'" PAGE FIVE MISS ROSE PHILLIPS TO ADDRESS MOTHERS' MEETING, SAT., MAY 22 GUERILLA WARFARE AGAINST POLISH JEWS The Mothers' Organization recently formed in the northeastern section of the city under the auspices of the Parent 'leachers' Association and the educational department of the Jewish Institute, will meet at the Ma -bee school 011 Cardoni and Lynn streets, Saturday, May 22, at 3 p. in. Miss Rose Phillips, principal of the !via •b school, will speak on "''he School Problems in Relation to the Home." Chidren representing four schools of the district will present a May festival. \1 .I are cordially invited loa- f tend. Children over eight years v: ill not be admitted. \• .s Farhstein 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 theJewish Deput y 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 The European Jewish 1 •omen's Re- point out the fact that the outrages lief Association held an important upon the Jews are perpetrated ex- meeting at the Mogen Abraham Syna- clusively by Polish soldiers, and usu- ally occur in the following fashion: gogue, 174 Farnsworth street, May 17. Plans were formulated for a ball to A group of soldiers suddenly come into a Jewish street, attack the in- be given at Labor Lyceum, Sunday, habitants, tear out their beards, bru- May 30. The proceeds will be devoted tally beat them, and after plundering to the aid of Jewish women war- a number of Jewish shops, disappear. sufferers in eastern countries of The police are often on the scene Europe, but offer no protection to the help- The announcement of a committee less Jews. This whole procedure lasts between a half and two hours. It is that applications would be distributed a sort of gorilla warfare conducted among members who have relatives in against Polish Jewry in order to ter- Europe was greeted enthusiastically. rorize them and to make their lives These applications contain many ques- intolerable. And, moreover, it is tions to determine the feasibility of quite probable that these new po- those desirous to emigrate to this grom methods are carried out with country. Each individual case will the knowledge and perhaps at the in- be Investigated thoroughly by the stigation of higher authorities. Other- wise how can it be explained, that committee and valuable assistance until now, in spite of the hundreds given relatives. JEWISH WOMEN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION TO GIVE DANCE Sctllan Woxlward at Gratiot 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 The "Daughters of Jerusalem" will In their petition they give a whole give their first annual ball, Sunday, series of cities where such gorilla May 23, at the Hotel Staler. The pro- warfare has been carried on against ceeds will be used for 'he relief of the Jews. Jewish widows and orphans in Jerusa- lem. The Bijou Theater, North Adams, Mrs. Alexander Stein is In charge of Mass„ is being remodeled into a Jew- ish community center. The main the arrangements for the ball. She is anditoritimewill he used as a syna- being assisted by Mrs. Rae Fixler. gogue, there will be classrooms for a Mrs. Mary Hartman is president of Talmud Torah and clubrooms and the society. gymnasium for the Y. Isf• H. A. .e. First Annual Ball . 6. Daughters of Jerusalem DAUGHTERS OF JERUSALEM WILL GIVE FIRST DANCE 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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