- .1t*.■•■••■ .1.1.- Witnentorrjoasti (ti acri icu PAGE 1 WO What Awakened My Jewish Consciousness BAR COBA CLUB GIVE DANCING PARTY JUNE 24 By PROF. ALBERT EINSTEIN. As I see it anti-Semitism in Am- play on the unfavorable attitude of erica has until recently assumed only the population. The East-European' a certain harmless, social character, Jews are used as a scapegoat, and up- whereas in Germany, the anti-Jewish on them is heaped the blame for the feeling in society is far more notice. present breakdown of economic life alibi and far more important. I am in Germany; in fact for the entire of the opinion that in their relations aftermath of the war. political dem- to the Gentile world, Jews in Ger - agogues have exploited this public many should be continually mindfu l sentiment and when a particular par- of the fact that they constitute a sep ty is rushed into office on the wave of erate race. They must draw the nec- this sentiment, the danger of the essar• and inevitable consequences of homeless Jews is critically augment- this undeniable truism and permit it ed. Indicts Jaws Expulsion. to influence them in their twist life At one such juncture not so lung and in their cultural contributions. They should exercise a certain re- ago when it was learned on good au- straint, and not be so anxious to force thority that the German government a social assimilation which their was seriously considering the expul- neighbors are not inclined to accept sion of all Eastern Jews, I penned an article for the "Berliner Tageblatt,"' readily nor encourage. Anti-Semitism in Germany has, on in which I indicated the cruelty and, the other hand, produced results folly of such an action, particularly which the Jews should warmly wel- if it were aimed against students at- I solicited and come. I believe that the existence tending universities. of Judaism in Germany is attributa- obtained the assistance of some of my RUTH IRENE SAMUELSON. ble almost wholly to the pressure of Jewish and Gentile colleagues and to- anti-Semitism in the past, religion has gether we organized special free The first dancing party will be giv- inhibited a complete assimilation of courses for the Jewish students. The by the liar Cilia Club of Pontiac, Jews with their surroundings. But activities of our smal group were a3- e r as their prosperity and culture grows sisted by the Department of Instruc. Friday evening, June 24, at Sylvan one of the lake ballrooms at Pala so also do religious forms and tradi- tion and received its official recogn Tower Beach, Pontiac. Music will tions disappear. Anti-Semitism then tion and sanction. These and similar experiences be furnished by Copenhaver (tches. remains as the only differentiating soda' committee consisting factor between Jews and the rest of awakened my national Jewish con- tra. The Rosen, , Lew J. N. Isenberg , the community and it alone causes acieusness. I am a nationalist in the cif R." Is. Isenberg and Ruth the difference in their social life. sense that I regard the maintainance Pills Barnett, Without this differentation there of a II nationalities as an important Irene Samuelson, are endeavoring to would come a complete amalgamation aim in itself. I consider the Jewish make this affair one of the biggest nationality as an incontrovertible soualevents of the season. The club with their surroundings. Jewish Consciousness. fact, the consequences of which all is anticipating a large attendance I have myself experienced just this Jews are bound to accept. This in from Pontiac and Detroit. Admis. $1.25 per couple. Tickets can be thing. Till a few years ago my en- deed, is the basis of my Zionism and , sum .icit at the door. tire life was spent in Switzerland the motive for my Zionist activity. old:ill where nothing occured to influence For me, Zionism is not limited to any my Jewish sentiments. In general, colonizing effort in Palestine.Jew- connection the great contributions I was hardly conscious of my Jewish ish nationhood is a fact in both origin because I was not made con- estine and the Diaspora and Jewish which the English have made towards h development of our exact scien- scious of it by others. But as soon nationalism must develop wherever te as I settled in Berlin everything Jews reside. Those Zionists who de- c es. In their treatment of my theory changed. There, 1 saw immediately ny the existence of a Jewish nation.. they showed a marked understanding the distress and mental want of the city in the Diaspora or those Zionists and deep grasp of the high laws of younger Jewish generation. I began who refuse to participate actively in physics and mathematics. I Won aim- to note that at my university the at- its revivication are doing their work ilarly impressed in America. Before mosphere of anti-Semitism interfer- but in part and badly at that. Those my recent arrival in this conutry, I ed with the studio; of the Jewish stu- who maintain that the Jewish nation- had formulated no definite opinion dent and likewise with his economic Oily is, or is to he, limited to Pelee.; on American science and scientists, existence, to such an extent that he tine, deny the existence of a Jewish but during my short stay here and found extreme difficulty in maintain- people. In that event they should, I ; through my personal and kind con• ing himself at college. feel, have the courage and consist- tact with many of the professors in This is particularly true of those ency to work towards a thorough as- the American univers i ties and with Jewa who came from Eastern Europe, similation in the Diaspora. scientists in general, I have learned to respect and admire t e detac led since the armistice though, as far as Influence in Cultural Life. I know there is not a considerable They styled themselves "Germans of thful and able scientific mind that Until a generation ago, the Jews truthful itself here. unmber of them in Germany, public of Germany did not consider them. , I found the same detached rust opinion has created a problem of selves a part of the Jewish people , sympathetic attitude among Gentiles, their presence which has become an towards the project of a Hebrew Uni- unending subject of discussion. In fact, the Mosiac Persuasion." Meetings, conferences and the press many of them still maintain them- versity in Jerusalem, the furthering deal with it continually, often de- selves as such. I have found indeed of which was the primary cause for trip to this country. A univer- manding that the East-European that they are far more assimiliated my city in the resurrected and recon- , Jews who sought in Germany a hav- by their environment than the Jews en of refuge from the hell of pogrom of Russia, at least before the out. structed Palestine, will be the great. and persecution in Ukralnia and Rus- break of the war, the educated and est instrument towards aiding free and infettered spiritual production: sia, be expelled immediately or in- cultured classes were opposed to and a most noble terned. To base these rather un- even fought the anti-Semitic move- by Jewa.I regard it venture which should, in the interest usual demands, all manner of excuses ment, the situation in Germany was are concocted. There is the scarcity and is quite the contrary. There the of humanity, be crowned with of dwellings, the lack of food and the crisis in general. And higher strata of society are the lead- cess. Likewise I feel that the ore-, economic crisis manufactories of public sentiment ex- ers of the anti-Jewish agitation and ation of a healthy, normal, economic aggregate these conditions in order to have even created a science of anti- life by the Jews in Palestine will en- ma rich the world materially and spirit- Semitism. This state of affairs is ex- plained by the fact that the Jews of sally. We live in an age of exaggerated Germany exercise an influence upon LANE BRYANT the cultural life of their country al. nationalism. But my Zionism does together out of proportion to their not exclude a cosmopolitan welt- arshcauung. Ever mindful of the re- numerical strength. Though this is often exaggerated to serve various ality of Jewish nationalism, I submit 'CORSETS for STOUT WOMEN Designed to reduce the figure and gine stout women slender, graceful lines. Corsets In white or pink coutil or brooks, sun 26 to 45 waist. purposes, it is nevertheless true that that Jews also have duties towards Jews exert a considerable and ob. their environment. But in general, Mid-Summer Sale of Fine Furniture '4Off 4 Off On every suite and individual piece of furniture on our floors. floors. This This is is an an event event of great importance to all those who need furniture of any kind. It means that you can choose from one of the largest stocks of good furniture in the city at savings that are real and substantial. Any time during the twelve months of the year you can buy furniture for less money at Hartman's--providing you want good furniture. And now comes an opportunity to choose from our immense stocks, any piece you desire and actually save one-quarter from the already low price. The advantage of a great sale like this one is clear and reasonable— it is a sale that will benefit anyone looking for furniture of a worthy grade at a price saving that is absolutely legitimate. • Even during this sale you are welcome to avail your- self of our Deferred Payment Plan. No extra charges three months to a year. WeXarimaannthre ea 2314 Woodward Avenue Lower Prices Upper Woodward TWa ADVERTISEMENT COPYRIGIULD UNDER U. S. COPYRIGHT LAMS vious influence upon the press, liter- Zionism permits of manifold inter- ature and science. There are those pretations. For the Jews of Ckrain- in Germany who view this circum- ia, Poland or Russia it has opened bi I ti and new hopes for stance without evil prejudice, yet who new possibilities see in it a danger of their national in- decent living, but to me, the out. dividuality through the gradual en. standing feature of the idea is that crouchment of a non-German people. self..respect — qualities indispensible I know that in England where the ' Zionism strengthens self-pride and proportion of Jews is almost equal to to the continued existence of the Jew. that in Germany, the situation is' isb peopl in Diaspora countries. quite different, for, although Jews in Great Britain hold high and responsi- In white or pink, ble offices in the government, they Js in 56 bust make a for lesser impression on the culture of the land. We find here 85r to 6.95 (Continued from Page I ) two antitheses. On the one hand Jews are a great intellectual influence ! ness and poetry of mechanical mo- but their political power is neglible. tion, something in the deep-breath On the other hand, they influence cul- compelling exercise that appeals to ecmud Waalfington 1637 Woodward Ave. ture to a competitively small extent, old and young alike. But it is the boys and girls of Detroit's Jewish yet their social prestige rises high. community that the Chronicle is in- The Palestine Policy. In Germany, anti-Semitism is of- viting to cycle over the splendid 1 ten a question of political policy de- roads that bad from the city through pending largely on the party to which the summer kissed 'countryside and a particular individual may beong. to the sleepy little villages lying A Socialist, for instance, though per- round about, basking in the reflected sonally a confirmed anti-Semite, will glory of the metropolis. Of course, the little work involved never acknowledge it publicly be- cause such a stand is not fitting to in obtaining a bicycle will be more the program of his party. A con- than repaid by the minutes saved in servative, on the other hand, accepts going to and from school, in the hun- anti-Semitism sometimes in direct dred ways for making spending mon- variance with his personal opinions, ey open to the intelligent tad with a because he feels that such tactics are • speedy wheel. Announcement was made in last desirable if he wishes to remain in popular favor. In England where week's issue of the Chronicle, of the otter of 500 "Victory" biciycles to be nfluence of Jews is smaller and influence therefore the reaction, the old, deep- given away absolutely free. But 35 subscriptions to the Chronicle are ly rooted liberal tendencies of the English people predominate and pre- needed to obtain a "Victory". There are no other conditions. l'rospective vent anti-Semitism from getting free subscribers are those who are not re- reign. I do not make these assertions out ceiving the Chronicle in their homes. of personal experience. I never was The annual subscription to the Chron- in England, yet I consider the atti- isle, delivered by mail, is $3. Con- tude towards my Theory of Relativ- testants are authorized to receive no ity, as characteristic. German news- money but as soon as the signatures Hinufa• Hirers paper criticism was divided accord.' on the subscription blanks, furnished Retailers Wholesalers ing as the are divided in their views by the Chronicle, are verified, the bi- 660 Michigan A on the Jewish question. Anti-Semi-icycles will be awarded and the names tic papers hold the theory as unfound-, of the winners announced. The con- . ed and incorrect. Papers, favorably test will remain open until Septem- inclined to the Jews, review the the her 1. ory favorably. In England, on the, "The "Victory" has - long been other hand, scientists and publications I known as the best built and most ser- Every were qutie objective in their judg- vicable bicycle obtainable. wheel is fully equipped, is guaranteed 700 MARQUETTE BM meat. COLORPLATES for five years and carries an insur- DESIGNING d with America. Imp PtIOTO-RCTOUCHIN6 HALFTONES I should like to mention in this ance policy for six months repair of accidental damages. Specifications of the bicycle include: Shock absorb- ing rubber grips, padded saddle, fit- tell with famous compensating coil and suspension springs, tubular featherweight rear platform luggage carrier, featherweight steel mud- guards, spring clip for stand and bi- cycle stand; twin roller anti-friction chain; rubber pedals; mud-guard splasher; braced handle bars; bat-1 tery case for electric headlight; hand horn; tool kit; powerful electric 5,95 to 18.00 Brassieres CHRONICLE TO GIVE AWAY 500 BICYCLES Furs! At Marks' you will find the most complete and finest selec- tion of furs and fur coats in Detroit— you will find it pays to buy of the Makers. H. & B. MARKS SPRUN ENGRAVING COMPANY lamp; mud-guard bracket; superb frame pump and spring clips; extra heavy non-skid tread tires and coast- er brake. Any inquiries regarding the con- test will be answered at the Chron- icle offices, 850 High street west, or by telephone, Glendale 8326-7-8. Sub- scription books and other particulars will be furnished on request. Bicy- cles will be supplied in any sizes de- aired. CHRISTIANS GO AS CHALUTZIM DANZIG. — Four Christian pea-, santa from Bavaria have applied to the local Palestine Office for enlist- ment for the Palestine service as Chalutzim. ESSEX How to Choose a Motor Car longer wear or for taking up wear at no Do you know an automobile merely by expense are not conspicuous. its looks? The Essex clutch, as an example, so com- Appearances alone often determine the pletely performs its function, owners are choice. hardly conscious that the car has such a But the way to judge an automobile is by unit. what it and rival cars are doing after a There are many types of clutches. year's hard service. In a new car they operate equally well. So the showroom view and the demon- But time reveals the difference and justifies stration we can give you can not reveal the the greater cost put into the Essex in de- long endurance you get in the Essex. sign and workmanship. But from scores of owners you will learn Throughout the Essex are found just such what Essex means in reliable service, in low items that assure a longer, more satisfac- operating cost in freedom from repairs. tory service. Our demonstration will show performance So when owners tell you of a character no similarly of two year old cars and of priced car will undertake. It twenty or thirty thousand is fine to know that one miles of service be not sur- FAVOR ITE OF drives a car that need not prised. It is not that they A R S 15 C give way to any other on any Have driven 9,000 miles to have an unusually good Es- stretch of open road or hill. date and inst sad of depre- sex, but that every Essex is dating in ethic iency my &- is fine to know you have It sex has increa Bed daily. so different from other cars as sturdy and as good a per- It is the gr eatest of 15 of its class that it rightfully driven. My makes I have former as those who are next car will be an Essex. holds its exclusive title as driving cars costing twice And so will th e next. "The moderate priced, eco- I average in summer driv- the Essex price. nomical light weight car ing 19 miles and in winter But the greater delight 15 miles per g allon. with costly car performance now what tire I do not k grows as month after month and reliability." trouble is. you learn Essex reliability. 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