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liIEV LTRO LVINISIIORPAlat

Historical Background
of,European Jewry

(Continued from preceding page.)
hedrion, the middle classes of
Western Jewry actually abdicated
the historical role of Judaism to
curry favor with the emperor.
Jewish literateurs and intellectu-
als formally renounced Jewish in-
terests for the higher interests
of oppressed humanity." Only
one group—the Orthodox party
with Samson Raphael Hirsh at its
head—stalwartly fought for Jew-
ish traditions and rabbinic author-
ity, even renouncing emancipation
for the sake of tradition.
The more the Jews surrendered
their consciousness, short of apos-
tasy, and even that very often was
futile, the more cruel was their
position. Socially they were os-
tracized. Professionally they were
discriminated against. Personally
they were unacceptable. Theo gov-
ernments used every artifice to
make them uncomfortable. What
hurts a sensitive cultured Jew
more than this?
Judaism was in a complete pro-
cess of dissolution. To stave off
this doom, two movements became
active in Jewish life. The science
of Judaism and reform Judaism.
The first proposed to supply the
Jew who yearned for original re-
search a free, unrestricted field of
endeavor in the several aspects of
Jewish literature, as well as to re-
new and rebuild the culture of the
Jewish people. The second pur-
posed to revamp Judaism along the
outlines of the Paris Synhedrion,
for the avowed purpose of rally-
ing the hesitant and the recalcit-
rant around thy banner of Juda-
ism, albeit a Judaism sans peo-
ple, sans Zion, sans Messiah, sans
traditions and sans language.

The Historical School.

At first these two activities sup-
plemented each other. The Jewish
scholar became the Reform rabbi.
But due to the radical theories
held by the Reform proponents, a
second type of Jewish scholarship
appeared—the historical school.
This school of thought explained
Judaism as a civilization which de-
veloped historically through the
ages. Therefore they could not
accept concepts of Judaism which
regard it as an ordinary religion
whose golden era was the prophetic
age. While since then, for 2,500
years, Judaism did not develop in
proper authoritative forms. His-
torical scholarship argued for a
modern attitude towards rabbinieo
lore—but not under any circum-
stances its repudiation.
Reform in Germany, despite
everything, was not successful. Old
German communities were loath
to revolutionize their religious life.
Only the newly formed congrega-
tions were "Reform" so-called.
But their "Reform," as is well
known, is modern, but modern and
not at all commensurate with
American Reform.
Under these circumstances
many of the important Reform
leaders, particularly of the clergy,
became discouraged and decided
to go to America. Many of them
had difficulties with the govern-
mental authorities, others tired of
the constant hackling with their
opponents. For all these reasons,
they migrated to America.
We have described the Euro-
pean environment both Jewish and
non-Jewish of the second wave of
Jewish migration to America. We
have also pictured the American
environment into which these cen-
tral European Jews come. The
problems that confronted them we
shall discuss in the next article.

CLEVELAND COMMITTEE
CARRIES CENTER CASE
TO COURT OF APPEALS

CLEVELAND.—(J. T. A I An
appeal against the decision of
Judge Powell of the Court of Com-
mon Pleas in the Jewish ('enter
case, considered throughout the
country as a test case between Or-
thodox and Conservative groups,
was filed in the Court of Appeals
in hehalf of the committee of Or-
thodox members of the Center, A.
A. Katz, chairman of the commit-
tee, announced.
The committee appealed against
Judge Po•ell's ruling that the
court has no jurisdiction over pure-
ly religious matters.
Walter J. Ilamilton, counsel for
the Orthodox committee, in his ap-
peal contends that the ruling of
Judge Powell is not correct in view
of the fact that by the constitution
of the congregation a trust was im-
posed upon the synagogue that it
be used for strictly Orthodox pur-
pos•s. This point of view was
clearly given expression in the pe-
tition of the plaintiffs and on this
question all authorities concur that
the court should and does have jur-
isdiction.

DETROIT-GRAND RAPIDS
A. Z. A. TOURNAMENT AN
EVENT OF FEB. 24 TO 26

A party comprising 15 members
of Detroit Chapter No. 63, Order
of Aleph Zadik Aleph of the In-
dependent Order 13'nai B'rith,
Henry M. Gottlieb, advisor, and
Sam Raskin, basketball coach, left
Friday morning of this week for
the annual A. Z. A. district basket-
ball, debate and oratorical tourna-
ment at Grand Rapids, Mich. The
tournament is being held on Fri-
day, Saturday and Sunday, Feb.
24, 25 and 26.
Other A. Z. A. chapters in the
lake region districts, about 12 in
number, are entered in the meet.
I.ots drawn before the opening of
the contests will determine the op-
ponents. The district winners in
addition to receiving medals and
trophies, will be sent with all ex-
penses paid to the national tourna-
ment at Milwaukee, Wis., next
month.
At the conclusion of the Grand
Rapids competitions, on Sunday
evening, Grand Rapids Chapter
No. 5, in charge of the tourney
and host to the participants, will
give a banquet and dance.
.1. R. Feiler, captain, Al Hen-
dricks,•Barney Nosanchuk, Manton
Saulson, Dave Goose and Sam Far-
ber constitute the local chapter's
basketball team. Lou Cohen and
Sam Charfoos are the debaters en-
tered. w-hile I. Sol Rosenman is the
oratorical representative.

JOINT FORMAL BALL
FINANCIAL SUCCESS

All predictions as to the success
of the Joint Formal Ball given by
Detroit Senior and Junior Undies-
sob were justified by the large at-
tendance at this social function,

—Mali toy

M. iisres co.

MRS. CHARLES HAMBURGER

last Sunday evening, Feb. 19, at
Hotel Statler. Mrs. Chas. Ham-
burger, chairman of the ball, and
Miss Rose Weinstein, vice-chair-
an, report thoroughly satisfac-
tory financial results. All those
who have nut yet settled for their
tickets are requested to du so
promptly. The names of Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Rosenthal were inad-
verdently omitted from the pub-
lished list of patrons. In this con-
nection, liadassah wishes to ex-
press to the ball patrons and to all
who attended this affair sincere
thanks for their supporting inter-
est. The proceeds of the ball will
be devoted to both Senior and Jun-
ior Hadassah's medical and social
welfare activates in Palestine.

SANATORIUM OPENS
BAZAAR SATURDAY L "T"' Box

Calls on Zionist Opposition
Local Judges to Preside at
to Present Its Program.
Mock Trials During
Editor, Detroit Jewish Chronicle:
Week of Affair.
Your editorials and the letters

from Judge Henry J. Mennen-
Rabbi Leon Frani, Mr. Quin, baum and Jacob de Haas are in-
deed
timely statements of the pres-
secretary to Mayor Lodge, and
Judge Ilarry II. Keithly] will be the ent situation in Zionism. Dissat-
isfaction
has been noticeable in
principal speakers at the opening
of the bazaar of the Detroit Aux- the Zionist ranks for a long time.
However,
the worth of these
iliary of the Jewish Consumptive
Relief Association of California. criticisms of the administration
will
(lepton,'
upon
the element of
on Saturday evening, at the Phila-
constructiveness that they may
delphia-Byron Talmud Torah.
contain.
The
time
fur construc-
The bazaar will continue for
eight days, until Thursday, March tive criticism is 110W. It has be-
1. The Jewish Center Juvenile come apparent that the Zionist (or-
Band of 50 pieces, under the lead- ganization has failed to attract the
ership of 1. Glass, will play every minority of the Jewish people in
evening. Other features of enter- American under its banner, and
tainment are : Art gallery, under! with the exception of a few faith-
the auspices of the Arts Club; -fill followers in the Zionist dis-
mock triads at which local judges tricts, the majority of Jews do
will preside, among them Judges not seem to be interested in Zioist
Keidan, Van Zile, Clyde 1. Web- work. The enthusiasm of the early
ster, N'incent M. Brennan, Frank days has evaporated, and the plod-
I'. Murphy, John R. Brennan. ding, uphill work has to be carried
There will also be other interest- on by a small minority.
While every Jew seems to agree
ing features for every evening of
that Palestine should be rebuilt,
the week.
few
care to join in the work of re-
Organizations participating will
march in with their own bands of building. This condition I attrib-
ute,
in part, to the failure of the
music each evening. An honor roll
of the organizations represented whole district idea. The district
will be huwg in the middle of the has been a failure. It was based
auditorium and all of the names of upon a need for a strong political
the organizations represented will organization with a large mem-
be listed in the journal, issued for bership. It has failed to obtain a
large membership. Detroit has
the occasion.
had from 300 to 500 members, the

URGES UNION OF
CLUBS UNDER "Y"

EMANUEL MASQUERADE
TO BE HELD MARCH 4

On Sunday, March 4, the Sister•l
hood of the Congregation Emanuel
will give an informal masquerade
dance at the synagogue, to be fol-
lowed by a midnight supper. Mrs.

The Tenth Anniversary

Builders

show

IMO

Will be Held at

Convention Hall

MRS. ELI LEVIN

Eli Levin is a member of the com-
mittee in charge of arrangements.
A meeting of the board of direc-
tors of the synagogue will be held
at the Wilshire on Monday.
The
Sisterhood
entertained
members of the congregation last
Monday, at a meeting the program
of which included: Bible reading
ti• Mrs. Schubiner, vocal solos by
Mrs. Kallman, accompanied by
Mrs. Emory Monash.

February 25
to March 7

EVERY FOOT OF SPACE IN THIS MAMMOTH
HALL HAS BEEN TAKEN BY EXHIBITORS WHO
WILL DEMONSTRATE TO THE PUBLIC HOW TO
PLAN, BUILD, FINANCE, DECORATE AND
FURNISH A HOME.

majority of whom have no feeling
of responsibility for the trust they
have undertaken. And the failure ZALUDKOWSKI TO LEAD
of the district is certainly hinder- NORTHWEST SERVICES,
ing the work for the U. P. A.
Charles P. Cohen Delivers Inter- There are thousands of Jews in FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Detroit who have never contrib-
esting Address at Greater De-
uted to the U. I'. A. and who have
Rev. Elijah Zaludkowski will con-
troit Y. M. H. A. Meeting.
never been approached, men why duct services at the northwest
can and would give.
branch of Shaarey Zevtek, Friday
Last Tuesday evening marked
We must admit that Zionism in evening, March 2, and Saturday
the official entry of the Greater De- America has a tremendous task. morning, March 3. These will be
troit Young Men's Ilebrew Associa- It has to obtain funds to build Pal- the first services at which Rev. Zit-
tion into the life of the Jewish com- estine. It has to build an organ- luoikowski will officiate since the
munity of Detroit. On that eve- ization for the purpose of propa- establishment of the branch, which
ning the Greater Detroit Y. M. II. gating the Zionist ideal. It need , is lasted at :1125 Twelfth street,
The Ideal Home which will be given away on the last night
A. held an open meeting and con- a large membership for political near Atkinson avenue. Not only
of the show is located on Bamlet Road, in Woodwardside Subdi-
ference of a large number of Jew- effect. It must guide Jewish life members of the congregation but
ish clubs that meet all ()ter the into the channels of nationalism. t h e public at large are welcome.
vision, between the 12 and 1:3-Mile Roads, just east of Wood-
city, in members' homes and else- It must advocate and work to in- Services (in Friday evening will
ward Ave. The house is open for public inspection from 1 to 9
Arbitration Court Needed to where, and (outlined to those pres- still the national ideal in the commence at sundown and on Sat-
ent the future plans of the Detroit youth. And it must direct Jewish urday morning at 9 o'clock.
p. m. every day. Be sure and see it—it may be your future home.
Express Jewish Y;)sher,
Y. M. H. A.
life to be lived fully in the spirit
Says Mr. Isaacs.
Much enthusiasm was Shown af- of Jewish civilization and Jewish
ter the principal speaker of theeve- culture.
Hadassah Cultural Meeting.
No estimate of the cost of this
ning, Charles Cohen of the Fox
By BERNARD ISAACS
It cannot continue to ask for
beautiful French Normandy home
theatrical organization, who is in funds and expect to receive it
Next Tuesday evening, Feb. 28,
There are many reasons why a charge of the Fox Washington from 'a people which is daily for-
is required to win t.
Jewish arbitration court is highly Theater here, outlined the work getting the memory of its Jewish Detroit Senior and Junior Hadas-
soh
will hold one of the series of
and
the
benefits
the
various
organ-
desirable. 1 shall enumerate
past. It canna expect to strength- cultural meetings which have prov-
izations will receive combining
three of them.
en its organization by accretion
1. There are certain cases under the "Y" banner and by be- from a Jewish group which has en a successful feature this season.
"Nathan der Weise" Lessing's fam-
which are specifically Jewish, coming a part of a worth-while and lost all contact with Jewish life
ous play, will be reviewed by Sirs.
thriving
organization
whose
aim
is
cases in which the typically Jewish
and
Jewish
culture.
In
a
word,
Len Landow, with supplementary
element predominates and involves to gather all the clubs in this Jew- Zionism, which is not of today discussion by Sirs. Ilarry Stocker.
ish
community
under
one
roof.
it first-hand knowledge of Jewish
only but is the work for the next These cultural meetings take place
Mr.
Cohen
also
spoke
of
the
new
customs, rites, rituals and cere-
50 years or two generations at at the Shantou Zedek Branch,
monies. Such suits vassal strange Fox theater that in now being com- the very least, cannot neglect the Twelfth street near Atkinson, and
and foreign when they appear be- pleted on Woodward and Columbia task of fostering a Jewish life in are planned by Sirs. Ralph David-
fore the general court of justice. avenues. In his doming remarks, America. The day the Jews of son and Mrs. J. S. Sauk.
A Jewish arbitration court is the Mr. Cohen showed the workings of America cease to live that Jewish
the famous Fox Movietone. The
most logical place for them.
life, cease to live. in the memory
2. This court is also render- sound for the movietone is recorded of the past and to hope for a Jew-
along the edge of the film and when
ing it great service to those people it passes a certain stage in the ish future, that day will mark th:o
who suffer from a lack of knowl- noting picture projection machine end of Zionism in America.
edge of the English language and certain auction lamps relay the
The present administration, in
have to rely upon an official inter- sound waves which cause the voice New York as well as throughout
preter who very often misses the to be heard through a loud speaker. the land, has failed in its field. It
points at issue. it is the intona-
Garber brothers ren d ered several has failed to increase the list of
tion, the turn of speech, the force violin selections and Milton Wolf the faithful. I am speaking moot
of e • xpression which sometimes in- as did Raymond Dun and A. Ellen- ly from my observation of Detroit
fluency's judge and jury.
son. gave vocal selections. 'M. Or- Jewish life. Howmany 111.•W
:i. A Jewish arbitration court nstein, president of the "Y" pre- members, members who know
has an opportunity to bring into sided and outlined in brief the Zionism and have vision for its
play the Jewish Posher, fairness, plans (if the Detroit "Y".
ultimate realization, how many
(or, as it is known among Talmud-
Jules Klein's "Sea Hawks" have have joined the Zionist ranks in
ists, the Jewish Lifnim Mishurath been engaged to furnish the music thelast several years? The an-
Hadin.
for the forthcoming Spring Frolic swer is evident from a perusal of 'K:
A striking example Which il- to be held in the ballroom of the the membership lists.
lustrates this Posher is found in Book Cadillac Hotel on Sunday eve-
Why was this so? is Zionism
the 'Talmud. When liabba's hired ning, April 1. So far 12 organiza- less attractive today than it was
laborers who carried for him bar- liens have signed up to support the 10 and 20 years ago, On the con-
rels of wine broke a barrel, Rabbi' "Y" dance.
trary, its hold up(in the imagina-
This Sunday evening, at 5 p.
confiscated their cloaks. The
tion of its followers is undoubt •
laborers thereupon brought their the Greater Detroit "Y" will hold edly unabated. But it is due to
Ciii0 before Rav, who ordered its regular meeting at 9125 Twelfth the concentration of all forces (on
street, where further plans will be the raising of funds and none on
Rabba to return their cloaks.
"Is this the word of the law?" discussed as to the welfare (if the the sentiment for a national re-
c.„
"Y" and for the spring dance. An- vival.
asked Ran in astonishment.
"Yes," replied Rabbit, "the other conference of all the dubs in
I know that the opposition sees ,c-,
the
city
will
lie
held
the
early
part
spirit of it."
deliverance from this situation in
The laborers Own said that they of March. All (organizations in the the opposite direction. Louis I).
worked a whole (lay and received city are requested to communient • Brandeis is the new Messiah who
no compensation. that they were with the Greater Detroit Y. Si. II. will deliver us from Louis Lipsky
poor and hungry. Rat turned to A. conference committee at Ran- goluth. But I wonder whether , e-
Rabba and ordered him to pay the dolph 9815.
lution is in that direction Will ij
laborers for their day's work.
a new administration bring order cb
"Is this the word of the law?" AMERICAN JEWISH
out of chaos? Will a new admin-
queried Rabba. "Yes, the spirit
istration revive the fa iling spirit
SKATER
IS
HAILED
in America! Perhaps when the
of it," replied Rat.
It is indeed worthwhile to
money begins to flow, perhaps
Irving
Jaffee
Cheered
by
Swiss
create a court in which such
when Palestine becomes the fash-
Athletes.
Yosher, such fairness, will he the
ionable work of the aristocratic
Jew, it will also attract the atten-
order of the day.
ST. MORITZ. Switzerland.— tion of the majority who have
Irving Jaffee, New York flyer who nothing to say today. Perhaps it
OZUR YELEHD ENCORE
scored the first time in the 10,000- will help. I doubt, however, its
BRIDGE IS SUCCESS metre event only to have the race lasiing
qualities.
canceled because of soft ice and
I remember the enthusiasm
On Tuesday evening, Feb. 21, the unseasonable weather, was sub- which attended Dr. Weizmann's Sri
C-
Ozur Yelehd Society held its encore ject to the special attention of one first visit in Detroit. Young and
bridge at the :Masonic Temple. Ap- delegation of Swiss athletes, who old, Zionist and non-Zionist,
proximately 300 were present. En- carried a banner inscribed: "Jaffee helped enthusiasm to prevail. Then 4t4i
tertainment by members of the Un- winner of the 10,000-metre race. came the cold reality, the pay-
iversity of Detroit Opera "Aces Long live America."
ment of the pledges, and We
Wild," including specialty dances
lhospite the protests of Gusta- learned that, Jews being what
by Adolph Travers, added variety vus Kirby, American Olympic rep- they are, it was easier to collect
to the affair. Pupils of Miss Kath- resentative, the International funds for a synagogue in Detroit
leen Pereira also performed with Skating Federation stuck to its than for a colony in Palestine.
aesthetic (lances. Dancing to the ruling that the race must be run
The present administration has
tune of a popular orchestra follow- again. Kirby was stymied by the
ed and concluded the evenink's en- decision, inasmuch as there are no failed, but if there is an opposition
tertainment. The proceeds of this skaters left in St. Moritz. Most of and it has something to say, if it
affair will be distributed to charity. the Scandinavian delegation left has a program, let us hear it. If
it has a leader let us know his
Arrangements are now being made for home.
The amount of business written in the month of January, 1928, was 24%
platform. And this must be done
to give a dance at the Fort Wayne
at once. The next Zionist conven-
lintel within a few weeks, the date
greater
than the amount written during January, 1927. The Fishman Agency
tion
(which
should
be
held
in
De-
DR.
AMBERG
HONORED
to be definitely determined later.
BY NATIONAL SOCIETY troit) must have before it this
increased
their business 27e:c during the corresponding period—truly an out-
platform and this leadership.
BICUR CHOLEM SOCIETY
Frankly, the criticism which is
standing achievement. Indications for February point to an even greater
Dr. Emil Amberg has been elect-
PLANS BRILLIANT BALI.
ed a member of the advisory coun- aimed at the wastefulness and in-
efficency of the present adminis-
increase.
Among the patrons and patron- cil of the American Association to tration will not of itself cause a
esses in whose honor the Bicur Cho- Promote the Teaching of Speech to
01
revolution.
It
has
been
the
lot
lera Society is planning a brilliant the Deaf. The other members of of all movements and public un-
Purim hall for the evening of Sun- the council are (1927): Mrs. Chas.
day, March 18, at the Book Cadil- R. Crane, Mrs. A. L. E. Crouter, dertakings to be attended with
lac Hotel, is Abe Max, who has per- Thomas A. Edison, Sarah Fuller, these evifs. The political manipu-
forated distinguished service in be- Cora E. Kinzie, Bennie N. Leonard, lation and dictatorship of the pres-
half of the organization. Arrange- Mrs. Edmund Lyon. Mrs. A. T. ent leader is also perhaps a neces-
ments are being made to make this Mills, Mrs. Wendell C. Phillips, sary evil which will arouse the
reunion of all Ilicur Cholemites a Mrs. Nathan T. Porter, Jr., and fighting spirit of the rank and file
of the movement. It will have to
delightful and hong remembered oc- Mrs. John D. Wright.
be more than that. This opposi-
casion. Among members of the en-
tion will have to be based upon the
NEW ZIONIST SONGS
thusiastic committee which is hand-
real needs of Zionism in America;
ling all details incident to the af-
fair are Betty Drapkin, Anne Nathan L. Lewis Is Author and its platform must be for Zionism,
not only a reality in Palestine,
Ascher, Sally Erman and John
Publisher of Two Jewish
but Zionism, the nationalist ideal.
Chernek. All inquiries and reser-
Folk Melodies.
a reality in the lives of the Jews
vations may be directed to Samuel
Wexler at 987 King avenue.
Nathan L. Lewis. author and in America. This platform is the
publisher of 123 East Eighty- only one that will bring relief and
BUSINESS NOTICE.
eighth street, New York, immune. ultimate success to the cause of a
Dr. A..1. Altman, formerly as- es the publication of two new folk Jewish homeland.
2210
sociated with Dr. Gerendasy, an- songs, written and composed by
AARON KURLAND.
nounces the opening of offices at himself.
11703 Dexter boulevard, corner
The new songs are: "Dear OH
Webb, for the practice of den- Palestine" and "The harp That SHADES OF MYSTERY of 44
tistry.
Once Brave David Tholled."
B NAI B RITH

Extraordinary Exhibits
For Your Benefit

The Spirit of the Law'

Detroit Builders Exhibition, Inc.
420 U. S. Mortgage Building

March is Fishman
Month with the
Detroit Life

4 4 4 4

S a tribute to vice-president, Morris
. Fishman, the month of March is cele-
brated by us as "Fishman Month." To
show' the esteem in which they hold their
popular "chief," the boys bend every effort
to create new records for this month and
eachyear has seen the previous March rec-
ord beaten. This year, however, they are
determining to make "Fishman Month" the
largest month in the organization's history.

The annual sales congress of the Detroit Life Insur-
aRce Co. will take place at the Statler Hotel, Tuesday,
February 28. In connection with the business sessions
there will be several social affairs for the Agency Rep-
resentatives and their families.

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Detroit Life Insurance Co.

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