ii11,1)(,T ROM, %/XIS(' (711ZONICIa. '''''''' "et" ' ' - ;!) " :5 , ' : kkri,v,pk:', / tztrklyMtrizzle happy to ac cept the practical advice and financial as- sistance of non-Zionists without subjecting them to any catechism. In this we think he shows a realistic atti- ■ Published WnIsty by The Jew's* Chronicle Publishing Co., Inc. tude, and if ever in the history of Zionism, realism was Presiaent necessary it is right at this moment when the problems JOSEPH J. CUMMINS Editor are numeroi and perplexing. JACOB MARGOLIS General Manager JACOB H. SCHAKNE The ten tative plans call for the selection of a non- partisan col mmittee of experts which will be commis- Entered as Beeond-class matter M•rch 3,913, at the PostoMee at Detroit. Mich.. under the Act of March 3, 1879. sioned to m ake a survey of Palestine in order to ascer- General Offices and Publication Building twin the agi ricultural and industrial possibilities of the 525 Woodward Avenue land. 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Some January 28, 1927 light can L .e thrown on the possibility of Arab-Jewish accord and collaboration. Above all, it will write finis At Last a United Detroit Jewry. to propaga .nda and extravagant statement. It is our Dr. Chaim Weizmann was the guest of the Detroit opinion th at propaganda has done much more harm Service Group at the Phoenix Club on Tuesday, Jan. 25. than good to the Zionist cause. This engine for the After he had discussed the condition of European and disseminat ion of partisan information reached its high- Palestine Jewry and had answered the numerous ques- cot point d uring the war and, although the war is now ore than eight years, many have become so tions asked of him, the group decided unanimously to over for m of it that they cannot forget that its uses are enamored endorse the United Palestine Appeal. of doubtfu I value. We think that it is always a boom- Dr. Weizmann betrayed the scientist ill his objective erang, and injures the party who uses it more than those and analytic grasp of the condition of the Jews in Eu- upon who i ii it is used. rope, but perhaps he drew a too sombre and hopeless The si gning of the agreement means the substitu- picture of Polish and Russian Jewry as a reason for tion of sci. entific objectivity for personal prejudice and ) movement among the Jews today that is in enlisting the support of American Jewry for the Pales- there is no eed of accurate information than Zionism. greater ni tinian project. It is true that the condition of Polish Now that this accord has been reached, American Jewry is and has been tragically desperate for some Jewry can proceed to fulfill its present obligations to time and up until recently the same was true for Rus- those in I Palestine and in eastern Europe and Russia sian Jewry, and as he said, "Due to no causes for which without he disturbance of incriminations and recrimi- the Jews were responsible in either case," yet the facts nations. Ameri can Jewry should thank Chaim Weizmann of Russian economic life give some hope that the con- and Louis Marshall for this agency agreement. dition of Russian Jewry will be bettered in the very near 11-EVETR01i 1EWISR &RON 'UrV MI.../111 141,1611. Jewish Ilumor (Weekly Column of Jewish Humor ous Stories, Anecdotes •nd Jokes.) By Leo M. Glassman. (Editor's Note:—The Jew excels perhaps all other people in his sense of humor. Unfortunately in this country little is known on this sub- ject, the popular conception being based on the vulgarisms of the "Jew comedian" of the vaudeville stage. But those who are familiar with the Midrashic writings and the folk lore of the Jewries in Eu- rope are aware that here is a wealth of material which demon- strates the true quality fo Jewish humor. In fact, ranging all the way from numerous observations in the Bible down to the once- ' dotes and stories of the East Eu- ropean Ghetto we find a form of humor which is versatile, rich and typically Jewish, portraying the Jewish manner of thinking and the Jews' reactions to life. Jewish humor, as rule, is subtle; it em- braces all shades of satire, irony and buffoonery; sometimes it is deep and cutting, sometimes light and overflowing with sheer fun. But it always has a Jewish twist to it. In this column, to be con- ducted weekly, will be presented Jewish humorous stories, anec- dotes and jokes that have become popular among the Jews in Eu- rope. Humorous stories born in America which are descriptive of Jewish psychology or otherwise peculiarly Jewish will be included.) vi 1 . UtS511.ZPVMPAMOUNMAYV [ David Brown Welcomes Weizmann's Tolerance of the world and for the development Seconding Louis Marshall's affirm- of Palestine. But unfortunately un ation of the hope of a new and last- expected difficulties arose. ing accord in all Jewish purposes pre- "Those in charge of Zionist activi- .aged by the declaration last week by ties assumed, first, that the colonize- Dr. Chaim Weizniann, leader of the lion work in Russia was a competitive World Zionist Organization, calling movement as against Palestine. They for mutual recognition of the various also felt that a great relief campaign aims represented among the Zionist in America might neutralize Zionist and non-Zionist groups, David A. efforts and result in their failure to Brown, national chairman of the obtain the necessary funds for Pales- United Jewish Campaign, wrote to tine. Realizing, as they did, that Pal- Mr. Marshall on receipt of the cor- estine needed more resources at that respondence which had passed be- time than ever before, they were ap- tween the two leaders, expressing his prehensive of any movement which gratification at the "frank and ag- might interfere with the work of up. gressive statement made by Dr. Weiz- building Palestine. mann." Mr. Brown also assured Mr. "On the other hand, those in charge Marshall that he is personally re- of the activities of the United Jewish solved on his own part to "mak? Campaign and the Joint Distribution every effort to bring about a finer Committee very naturally focused understanding among all groups of their interest on problems presented American Jewry." by Eastern Europe, stressing the Mr. Brown's letter, transmitted to great need which existed in all parts Mr. Marshall Jan. 20, was in full as of that region for immediate relief. follows: They, therefore, resented an attitude "My Dear Mr. Marshall:—Upon my return to New York this morning which they looked upon as hamper- from a trip in the West, I was very ing them in their campaign. "The result, as I see it, has been happy indeed to find a copy of Dr. that both these great causes have suf. Weizman:1's letter to you and your fered, for had there been harmony, had reply, which gave evidence that our clearer :r er uto lerst a ra t ng, conversations over the past week' respecting the .citir( h" a d i .t l:: thte th have brought about the results aimed United haT Jewish Campaign never taken oft at. place, I truly believe that a larger "I am extremely hopeful that those amount of money would have flow.ek who have assumed the responsibility into the treasuries of both these greet of carrying on the work of the United organizations. Jewish Campaign in all parts of "The Joint Distribution Committee America and who have resented the has, during its whole existence, shown attacks on this campaign will be en- it sincere interest in Palestine. At no tirely placated by the frank and ag- time during its history has it ever gressive statement made by Dr. failed to recognize the needs of Pales- Weizmann, as the head of his great tine, and I believe I am cornet in say- A Last Hope. world organization. ing that, of the $02,000,000 raised pre- A Jew, named Ephraim, hail a wife vious to the United Jewish Campaign, "I was particularly happy at his re- who was both homely and a nag. over $7,000,000 were spent in Pales- counting my meeting with him in Once Ephraim became very sick. As tine. I understand that, out of the Paris, at which time both of us agreed he lay in bed expecting death, he proceeds of this recent campaign, ap- as to the needs for Palestine and the proximately $2,000,000 bare been ap- called over his wife and asked her to needs for our suffering brethren ill ' don her *finest dress and put on all propriated for Palestine and, while all parts of Europe. It was extreme- this money cannot be used to meet re- her jewelry. ly unfortunate that there were those "Why should I do this now when quirements of the Zionist budget, yet who in their zeal lacked a full under. you are so sick?" his wife asked in it is to be used in the upbuilding of standing of the fine, generous spirit Palestine. amazement. of the rank and file of American Jew- "Well, you see, the angel of death "I have travelled throughout Amer. future. ry, who have carried in the past, and ica over a period of years and have is about to arrive," Ephraim an- wall continue to carry in the future, wil This bettering of the economic status of Russian swired, "If you, my wife, will be met various types of Jews. I can, their full share of responsibility to- therefore, vouch for the abiding in- Jewry, together with a modified political social and eco- dressed in your best finery you may wards every cause in which Jews may terest in the welfare of Jewry the please him so well that he will take be concerned—whether it be in Po- nomic program, will enable many who cannot be settled world over on the part of those who land, Russia or Palestine. Among the numerous discussions at the conference you instead of me." on the land to adujst themselves more satisfactorily. "1 am encouraged to hope that have been engaged in the work of $t- the United Jewish campaign. To be Jewish Troubles. those who sought to read every Jew A more prosperous debolshevised Russia will necessar- of Union of American Hebrew Congregations at Cleve- sure, there are differences of opinion out of Judaism who sloes not agree Two Jews met in the street. One among us. We do not always fully their particular philosophy will ily mean friendlier economic and political relations with land, none showed the awareness to present trends was an habitual toper, something un- with take heed of the courageous state- agree. There are many who have usual among Jews. Said the sober han did the program on social justice. went of Dr. Weizmann that he fully been unwilling to subscribe to the pos. Poland as well as the rest of the capitalistic world. If more t one: sibilities and hopes which we have for respects the viewpoint of the non- fry, •0 years ago a committee, consisting of Rabbi "Tell me, why do you drink?" we cannot accept in toto the dark picture of Europe, Palestine. Yet I have always re- Zionists and urges 'upon all Zionists "Because I want to drown my Wolsey, Henry Morgenthau, Dr. Lee K. Frankel, spected their viewpoint and have the importance of realizing that yet we can without the slightest hesitation accept the Louis troubes?" every Jew has the right to his own hoped that the time might come when "Well, do you succeed " s Aaron, Dr. Samuel Goldenson, Milford Stern all the Jews of this great land— plea for helping the Jews of Palestine. Marco opinion as to what is needed for the "No; it seems my troubles know whether they lie Zionist or non- good of Jewry,' and that there must It is a fact that the unendurable conditions of Eu- and C an E. Fritz, was named to study the question of how to swim." Zionist---could be helpful and partici. be an 'endeavor to co-operate with pate in Palestinian development. the non-Zionists who do not concede rope compelled many to leave Poland and Russia and capita I and labor and make recommendations. After Afraid to Tell the Truth. "Although we Zionists have misc. priority to the claims of Palestine 1 and mature study, the committee proposed the Two Jewish friends met on a train. go to Palestine and Dr. Weizmann stated that for every crated ourselves to the task of rebuild- over those of our brethren who live says one: ring six principles, which were adopted after ing and remaking Palestine. I am urg- one admitted, 25 made application, but even the num- carefu follo in other countries.' "Where are you bound for " ing upon all Zionists the importance "You may rest assured, by dear "Where should I be bound for?" her admitted was too large for the digestive apparatus l ong a nd heated argument : of realizing that every Jew has the shall make every effort I friend, that answers the other one.. "I'm bound right to his own opinion nis to whet of the Palestine of today. This may not have been the to bring about a finer understanding fur Warsaw." The recognition of the principle of mutual service needful for the good of Jewry. We among all groups of American Jewry case if Poland had not collapsed and if those who en- "I understand quite well," the first through performance of economic function as of first im- must endeavor to co-operate amicably in my capacity as national chairman Jew replied in anger. "You tell me tered had been selected by the Zionist Organization, portance to our social philosophy. with our non-Zionist brethren who Is of the United Jewi .h Campaign. Warsaw so I should think that you The recognition of the dignity of labor and the realiza- not concede the priority of the claims but the economic breakdown in Poland left those in "During the past seven or eight are going to Lodz. I know well, h efforts of the toiler. tion of societ's dependence upon te of Palestine over those of our brethren years, I have crossed the American however, that as a matter of fact you Palestine who were dependent upon funds in Polish That human rights take precede nce over the rights of who live in other countries. whether continent many times and have raised are going to Warsaw, so I ask you, the help given to them be of a pallia- property. banks, bankrupt, and man'oft hese bankrupts were un- my voice for n clearer and more sm. are you not a fibber Why are you That a man's labor is his very life. and constitutes his tire or of a constructive nature, or pathetic understanding between Jew fitted for the work which Palestine required. afraid to tell me the truth?" primary service to society; that it is not a commodity to .4' whether it involve the settlement upon and Jew. I have rarely, if ever, been be bought or sold on the market. Dr. Weizmann made it clear that the upbuilding of the land of those who desire that op- disturbed by the attacks from with- Every Jew Has H. Pack. The recognition of the duty on the part of the em- portunity. out, but have' been much disturbed by the home-land depended upon the amount of money Two Jews who met on the street ployer and employe alike to exercise in the adjustment of "May 1. at the same time, presume the attacks from within. were complaining to each other of available for the purchase of land, tools, and equip- their own interests a due regard for the paramount rights to entreat most earnestly those thou. "I sincerely hope that the peace the bad limes and of their troubles. which has been brought about by the sands upon thousands of men and of society. ment, and inasmuch as the state whose function it is to "What shall I tell you," said one, The duty of the synagogue and its pulpit to speak cour- women throughout all of this vast many frank discussions of the past provide all these instrumentalities in every pioneering "if I were to lay open my pack of xk ageously on human rights as part of its prophetic function. country. who. for more than a decade. weeks moo be of so lasting a nature troubles before you, you would then enterprise will not do so, it devolves upon the Jews of have willingly carried the burdens and that it will never again he broken." 4.■ what I have to suffer daily." obligations that have come to them Sincerely sours. ur ing the discussion on the resolution, Dr. Ferdi- see "Don't the prosperous countries of the world to carry on. think you are the only one," (Signed) DAVID A. BROWN. through the frightful conditions in E. Isserman of Toronto charged that a Reform was the reply. "I, too, as you see There was no attempt to minimize the possible con- nand The negotiations conducted during which the Jews of eastern Europe could not espouse the cause of the poor dispos- me, have no small pack of troubles the past fortnight between the ne- have found themselves during and flicts and misunderstandings with the Arab population, Rabl li c and disinherited and hold his position in the myself. And anyway, I ask you, knowledged leaders of the outstanding since the war, that they forget past not only in Palestine but in that whole region between sesse d where have you seen a Jew who unnleasantnesses and bear in mind great groups of Anwrican Jewry, to Synagogue. The rabbis attending the conven- doesn't have his pack of troubles?" the Euphrates and the Nile. Palestine was only the Ref° TM that, regardless of differences of opin- which Mr. Brown alludes, eventuated "Well, well," said the first Jew, came so incensed at his remarks that they voted ion, we are all Jews, hound together by in a momentous exchange of letters key to this vast, sparsely inhabited area, he declared. tion be "not as bad as you say. I'm sure historic ties and with resnonsibility lige them from the record. But the fact remains hailed in all quarters as cementing there are quite a few Jews who are With a settled Palestine, this region could be opened up to ex pu for the future. Onr most imnerative new acocril among all the forces of 'cording to Rabbi Isserman, he lost his pulpit for well off and know nothing about a nerd iust nosy is for 'Sholom'—neare to Jewish settlement. All of this is in the realm of the that American Israel. Toning labor and he did make the unsavory state- pack of troubles." The correspondence between Dr. among all the forces of American mpi speculative for the present. Right now, however, there cha "But I tell you that every Jew has hood Jewrr —in order to achieve such unity Weizmann. as the authoritative his pack of troubles, positively. Do are 160,000 Jews in Palestine using every bit of coin:- men is which were by a fiction never said. AR Will advance the highest interests of world Zionist affairs, and r. you know what, here goes a strange passage of the resolution is certainly an attempt of all—Israel here and everywhere • " Marshall. as spokesman for those who, The age, ingenuity and passion to build up the land and re- 5 Jew. Let us ask him." Whereupon decade. hare borne the bur- vont,. "‘ ery over a for vive an ancient language. This task is so formidable to r cp. udiate the charge that the Reform synagogue the passerby was stopped and asked: den of the huge relief and reconstroc. (Sinned) CHAIM WFIZMANN." and important that the aid of all Jews is needed to carry holt Is no welcome for the poor. It has often been a "Pardon, sir, but what about your tint: responsibility in Europe, predi• Mr. Marshall to Dr. Weism•nn. uite beyond the ability of apologists to explain pack?" rates a rapprochement on the basis "Deer Doctor Wrizninnn "What pack, which pack?" the this project to a successful end. It is, therefore, grati- task of mutual tolerance and resnert for "It is with sincere appreciation that \‘.1., tl he militant righteous spirit of the prophets did stranger asked in amazement, and, the aims represented by the different I have fying and significant that Chaim Weizmann was able received your letter of the being in a hurry, rushed away with- anifest itself more frequently in the acts and thirteenth instant. with its 111,Sflge of groom', viewed from the fundamental to unite Detroit Jewry in a manner never before not out waiting for an answer. standnoint of responsibilities affect- friendship and its anneal for near' aces of Reform rabbis and laymen. achieved. The action of the Detroit Service Group was utte rat "Do you see," said the first Jew, end mite in the household of Israel. inn all Jews. was right. Here is a Jew who the first concrete expression given to the newly born The full text of these letters was as daring striven for a lifetime to main- Th e program of social justice is concrete and sound. "I knows nothing about a pack." follows : tain those ideals. your words have Jewish Agency which was concluded in New York. If i t i. ; applied in the specific instances that arise in "You're wrong," the second one Weismann to Mr. Marshall. Dr. struck evmpathetie Owed in my Those who would conserve and not dissipate energy the any American communities, when conflicts be- argued. "This Jew, you understand, "Den r Mr. Marshall:— heart as they have in the hearts of has, no doubt, not one pack but two "Since nip return to America I have those with whom I have long been as- should feel happy because of the endorsement of the tr „• e en property and humanity arise, then it will answer or three and that's why he asked: learned, to my regret. that those who societal in common endeavor. lestion as to how may Judaism be perpetuated. till pack?" United Palestine Appeal by the Detroit Service Group. the Which have carried the burden for the relief "We had fondly believed that a last- of suffering Jewry in all parts of Eu- In the discussion at Cleveland on the preservation of ing snirit of harmony and mutual un- Not Enough for Two. through the offices of the united .m, the intangibles and imponderables bulked rope. derstanding and confidence had been Judais A traveler passing through a Jewish eampaingn, are resentful of stimulated among the Jews of Amer- large. The question between man and property brings strange town called over a Jewish the attitude that certain Zionists have lea. Os direct consequence of their gave him five kopeks and asked adopted towards this great humani- efforts to rescue their suffering breth- the pc isition of the synagogue to a point where the boy, him to buy two sausages at the near- tarian effort and, therefore. take this ren abroad from the misfortunes that At the opening of the United Palestine Appeal cam- man vi rho is unable to unravel the philosophy and meta- est store. occasion to mike clear to you my po- have overwhelmed them. It was for "And here is another five kopeks paign in New York, announcement was made by Dr. physic 's can readily understand what is the position of sition in this matter. that reason that we were deenly with which you can buy two sausages nagoguge and what he can hope from it. "In May, Ian. T received n cable. pained by the conditions mentioned by the sy Chaim Weizmann that an agreement was concluded for yourself, too," said the traveler. gram from David A. Brown, who you, which have existed during the title from the fact that the espousal of prophetic Overjoyed, the boy ran to the near- At later became national chairman of greater part of the past IR months and with Louis Marshall as representative of the non-Zionist est store. Soon he came back and see requires the championing of labor as against Jewish Camneign, asking the United which have threatened serious impair- elements that now assures the establishment of the Judai rty if it is to be at all consistent, there is yet an- with a happy expression on his face me to meet him in Paris for R discos. ment to those nntstanding causes cher- gave the traveler five kopeks. prope sion of the ',reposed campaign in ished by all of us. Jewish agency as contemplated by the Balfour declara- practical fact that cannot be overlooked, and that "And where are the sausages?" America. Mr. Brown had iust mule a other "Entire agreement among thinking asked the man. trio around the world, in which he hail men is. of course. impossible. But it tion. is, des spite the large number of business and professional "There were only two sausages the rendered considerable service to is not only possible. but of vital im- The agreement is the consummation of much effort men i among Jews the majority is of the toilers. If Re- left in the store, so I ate them and cause of Palestine: had visited Pales- portance, that whatever differences tine and had last come nut of may exist among them. respect ehould and planning on the part of Dr. Weizmann and those form Judaism is to be larger than a fashionable sect, it brought you the change." T woo anxious to (Usenet, earrlitinna offer to the mass of Jewish workers something be shown for one another's opinions, must NO LITTLE THING with him who were given a mandate by the fourteenth with him and we met in Paris. At amity should prevail and. above all, than mere preachments of good-will. It must this time we had a very frank discus. the right to set in accordance with World Zionist Congress, held in Vienna. Besides ful- more ally prove that it believes that humanity is above Would you as a parent anticipate RR to the situation of the sion Jews, one's conscientious convictions should filling these requirenients, the agreement brings an actua and happily dispose the manhood of as he saw. it, in Etienne. and the greet be conceded. Frank and courteous erty. your child, then so dispose the home need for immediate help. And while end to the misunderstandings and bickerings that arose prom cession is always desirable, but to In- d his childhood that. in the words of fully agreed with him that a relief Bulge in bitter partisanship unfail- T he job which Reform Judaism has undertaken is a Wordsworth, on account of the Russian colonization scheme. his mind shall be a man- effort of large magnitude wee twee. inely bare co-operation. one. Many may have voted for it with the reser- hard sion for all lovely forms, his memory sery I voiced some mistrieings to When Dr. Weizmann came to America in November, "Yon have accurately diagnosed the n that it is just another resolution and will go on a dwelling place for all sweet sounds the work planned to be done in Mug - sitnatien vat io and have ennmeche d the so- he had many objectives, not the least of these was the and harmonies. To do this is no little as they did in the past, showing but a mild interest of the manifold difficolties en - just Jewish agency. And now that this has been achieved thing, i know, but a ha ppy m were teeth in agreement '11 ". But zount eml with that 410. tactful and ty e affairs of the common man. If they have passed in th p w porkgti r td o is no little thing. You donor the wholi: of that conf,t.t se arching method and with that men- Tt:1 he and his confreres can proceed to the difficult work „„. „ f, rak.ti„ ¢n it in this spirit they will soon be undeceived, for there is accumulate wealth for your child, ;s , cal noise. fairness and reasonableness ;47 of raising $7,500,000 for the United Palestine Appeal. culture :nd char- ,c, rent the net in larger measure than ever he - en characteristic of you, and which, no p roblem today with greater implications not only worth a Roe' ac — The effort'—The fore, recognirinw that at the same to pi eminent The Revisionist Zionists and those idealistic politi- for J utlaism but for the world than the question of man degree, qualify You to Supplement. time. the work of relief for those Jews be a peacemaker and • constructive t: cally-minded groups will not be pleased, but when a versi la property. who were suffering • no matter in • leader of men movement is faced with grave economic problems it what lands they were. was of the if yns: see his cart, ou "Sneaking for my associntee and Ve trust that at the next conference of the Union of $4; vreetest importance. We were satin - myself, I convey to yno, wi th pro- does well to give but scant consideration to those who The Social Service Program of Reform Judaism. $-;€ The Agency Agreement. insist upon impossibilist programs. Weizmann realizes that one can be genuinely in earnest about the building up of Palestine accepting the Zionist credo of political autonomy and Hebrew renascence. Ile is Am e rican Hebrew Congregations the delegates will not be sc ) incensed by the courageous and honest remarks of an r . Isserman. that they will feel impelled to expunge/ from the record. the 9 .QAQA9s ZW A thousand friends are few, one enemy is too many. Every animal has its own skin. rry-1-4-reu -AP:61,61 ■ 610nf fled that the Jews of America hod been so blessed that they not only could hot would elatily carry the full resnoneitelitv lloth for the relief of their suffering brethren in all parts MIIMIlirOff.,1FFAWITY fnuhd satisfaction, our accet p ance of the 'proffered olive b ranch. In your el l, act wds,rceive convincing proof that Tr'' 4,,e."Re (Continued on next Nre.) P'61,YfFritabYeacrac 'OR 40WavWR,A04411B1C