A merica Awish Periodical eater WITON r All Jewish News All Jewish Views 1 WITHOUT BIAS I • AVINUI • CINCINNATI 30, 01110 p liEbETROITJEWISR ORONICLE TELEPHONE CADILLAC 1-0.4-0 TUB ONLY ANGLO•JEWISH NEWSPAPER PRINTED IN MICHIGAN VOL. XXXI. NO. 24 CREDENCE GIVEN BY BERLIN COURT TO BLOOD LIBEL DETROIT, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1931 Volunteers Prepare to Sing Themselves to Victory in $215,000 Drive. Rules Ritual Murder Not Abuse Against Jews, But Historic Fact. FRENCH JEWS WORRY OVER ANTI-SEMITISM New Funds Enable Montreal Jew-Baiting Weeklies To Go On. it Campaigners Wend Their Way Singing LEADERS OF CAMPAIGN'S VOLUNTEERS BERLIN.—(J. T. A.)—To ac- cuse Jews of practicing ritual mur- der is not to abuse them but to state a historic fact, the West Berlin court ruled last Friday in exonerating Dr. Paul Joseph Goebbels, Adolf llitler'a right hand man, of a charge of insulting the Jewish religion and the Jews. The court's decision is causing concern in Jewish circles here in Sieve of the precedent it may have established. After pointing out that many Pictured above is a group of leaders who will direct the army of workers in the Allied Jewish Cam- German and Austrian churches weredevoted to the memory of paign for $215,000, opening this Sunday night, May 10, with a dinner at Hotel Stotler• Standing, from left to right, are: Nate S. Shapero, associate chairman of the general division; Mil- martyrs who were murdered by their religious opponents, the ford Stern, co-chairman of special gifts committee; Mrs. Abe Srere, associate chairman of women's court explained that when Dr. division and keyman of Division C; Aaron DeRoy, general chairman of entire campaign; Maurice J. Goebbels abused the Jewish re- Caplan, chairman of the general division; Adolph Finsterwald, co-chairman of special gifts. ligion it was not established that Seated, left to right: Mrs. Sidney J. Allen, keyman of Division C; Edwin M. Rosenthal, co-chair- he had referred to the religion it- man of special gifts; Mrs. henry Wineman, co-chairman of special gifts and chairman of the women's self, but that he had meant only division; Clarence II. Enggass, vice-chairman of the campaign and chairman of the steering committee. fanatics belonging to the Jewish religion. Nadi Victory Hurt Finance. The sum of 1,000,000,000 marks ($2,400,000) was withdrawn from the Reichsbank and 2,000,- By PHILIP SLOMOVITZ 0(10,000 marks ($4,800,000) was withdrawn from other German EDAKAIL the Hebrew word for charity, in literal banks when the results of last translation as well as in traditional interpretation September's parliamentary elec- Levin, Leiberman and Na- tions with their tremendous Hit really means justice. It is the Jewish demand and lerite success became known, Dr. i thanson Issue Statements command for righteousness, for the type of benevolence to Community. Hermann Dietrich, minister of which inspires a readjustment of the inequalities of life. finance, declared at a mass meet- ing of the State party in Dresden. Leaders in three important Jew- Zedakah, thus interpreted, makes charity a duty and a re- The withdrawal of large sums ish relief and welfare movements sponsibility. It makes the rich responsible to the poor, the caused Germany incalculable Wednesday issued appeals to the well-to-do to the shelterless, the homeless, the helpless. harm, Dr. Dietrich said, adding, community urging support of the This Jewish ethical code finds emphasis in the following however, that the danger of a Fas- sentence from the Mishna : cist revolution had soon been averted, thanks to the fact that "He who prevents the poor from reaping the corners parties supporting the republic of the field or the gleanings of the harvest, or in any way were infinitely stronger than the withholds that which has been assigned them by the law of sharp-tongued Hitlerites. 3 RELIEF LEADERS APPEAL FOR DRIVE Increased Jew-Hatred in France. l'ARIS.—(J. T. A.)—The grow- ing number of anti-Semitic inci- dents in Paris, the latest of which occurred recently, is giving seri- ous concern to Jewish leaders here. Although the anti-Semitic Incident - was not repeated in Paris proper, anti-Semitic disturbances have taken place on the outskirts of the city. On April 29 an Algerian Jew was attacked at Ladullette by a group of Royalists and in the en- suing tight one of the Royalists Simultaneously a was stabbed. crowd of Royalist students gath- ered on the left bank of the Seine and shouted "long live the king, down with foreigners." Meeting JACOB LEVIN a group of Jewish students return- Allied Jewish Campaign in order ing from a meeting, the Royalists that their causes should not suffer. yelled to them to "go to Pales- Jacob Levin, president of the Jew- tine." When a crowd gathered an- ish Old Folks' Home on Edmund other clash took place. The fact that numerous French- men are siding with the Jews and deploring the anti-Semitic out- bursts is making the trouble more bitter. The Royalist organ, Ac- tion Francaise, has launched a vigorous attack on the Jews. The league for Combatting Anti-Semi- tism has taken up the challenge and calls on the Royalists to meet members of the League to thrash out the matter among themselves In reporting these incidents, the general press refrains from any comments. On April 28, 112 Royalists were brought to trial for creating a dis- turbance during the recent show- ing of the Dreyfus play. Fines of from 10 to 20 francs were imposed on all of them. A number of the , alists then attempted to stage (Turn to Page Two.) Do Justice Unto Your Fellowmen! Z Moses, is a robber, for it is written: 'Remove not the old landmark, and enter not into the field of the fatherless? " A Workers in the Allied Jewish Campaign believe that if they smile the world will smile with them, and if they sing, the corn.: niunity will join the song-fest. The, more than 2,000 volunteers who will canvass for $215,000 begin-I. ring next Sunday have, therefore, prepared a round of songs and are prepared to sing their way to vic- tory. The slogan of the "happy cam- aigners"—as the workers are be 'j ugdubbed for their enthusiasm— Is explained in the ditty which ap- pears on the cover of the workers'l manuel prepared by the campaign committee. It reads: "Somebody said that it couldn't be done, So he st.ted to sing And he tackled that thing Th.t couldn't be done AND Ilk: DID IT!" (Turn to Page Opposite Editorial) (Turn to Pogo Two.) gann•• ■ .— ALLIED JEWISH CAMPAIGN FOR $215,000 OPENS SUNDAY NIGHT WITH DINNER AT HOTEL STATLER; GOV. BRUCKER AND RABBI NATHAN KRASS TO BE PRINCIPAL SPEAKERS Aaron DeRoy, Campaign Chairman, to Preside Over Illustrious Gathering Which Will Include Outstanding Jewish Leaders and Many Distinguished Non-Jewish State and City Public Officials. EDDIE CANTOR AND DR. ALBERT EINSTEIN TO APPEAL FOR CAUSES INCLUDED IN CAMPAIGN FROM THE TALKING SCREEN Enthusiasm Aroused for Drive Brings Co-Operation from Many Elements in Community, Including Non-Jews; President Hoover Endorses J. D. C.; Detroit Drive Endorsed by Jaws and Non-Jews. After weeks of preparation, in the course of which was organized one of the most picturesque campaign organizations, in which are enlisted all elements in the commu- nity, the Allied Jewish Campaign will officially start at a dinner at Hotel Statler at 6:30 p. m, this Sunday evening. The campaign goal is $215,000, and leaders hope to raise the quota within 10 days. With Dr. Nathan Krass, rabbi of Temple Emanuel of New York, and Governor Wil- COMMUNAL LEADERS , ENDORSE CAMPAIGN Ninety-nine out of a hundred willing to give, Why won't ut ro Ninety-nine ut of • hundred striving to live, help, plea. do. Calotain• and workers and one of them shirkers, will make this campaign Confident of Success. Non-Jews as Well as Jews Approve of Causes Represented I Mr. DeRoy expressed confidence in Allied Drive; Governor Brucker and Mayor that the campaign will be a tri- Murphy Head List of Endorsers. An united community emerges from the preparations for the Allied Jewish Campaign, which commences with the dinner at hotel Statler Sunday evening. Every element in the city is represented in the cam- paign organization, and non-Jewish officials and communal umph for the more than 20 causes represented in the drive's budget to provide "relief—at home, In Eu- rope, in Palestine." He said he felt certain the drive will meet with success after having wit- nessed the enthusiasm with which rOSR. W every group in the community Why won't rout leaders have joined the Jewish leaders in urging that the campaign consented to join the campaign To the tune of "Blue Again" be given the wholehearted support of all communally minded men forces and thus to help cement arc to be sung the following verses and women. unity in the community. by Mrs. Mayer B. Sulzberger: Endorsements of the campaign have been received from Governor Mr. DeRoy pointed out that all Wilber M. Brucker, Mayor Frank Murphy, Superintendent of Schools elements, Orthodox, Conservative 'Caw, Cm blue again• Mite attain, For )01, kn., darn well, funds are due Frank Cody, Rev. M. S. Rice, Percival Dodge and others, and Reform, Zionist and non-Zion- Governor Brucher's Statement. 1st, are enlisted In the campaign last May we were through The statement of Governor Brucker, addressed to Aaron DeRoy, forces for the good of the needy And now I'm blue again. here and overseas. "Such a spirit," general chairman of the campaign, follows: campaign again, strain attain. It "It is a pleasure to extend what encouragement I can to the work- he said, can spell nothing but sue. and I'm out around on my beat attain, 'CBI., my worker. •11 have flown again. ers in the Allied Jewish Campaign and to offer my sincere wishes for a cess for our relief efforts." And I'm alone again. successful fruition of their efforts. The Jew has in all ages and in Associated with Mr. DeRoy in Though I swear I'm finished, I struggle all climes and despite all adversities, felt a deep consciousness of his the campaign organization are 10 menn ar yenriTerY:srie me, here's whet responsibility for the welfare of his brethren. To him the Biblical divisions, which are in turn sub- cry, Am I my brother's keeper?' has ever carried with it an emphatic divided into 90 teams. Henry er .1:17, tee th e rtto n4"'' :Lewes.. refiy" in the affientatIve and a perpetual arimenition to share in the Wineman, who -was chairmen of— And this time we'll fight and be through keeping of his less fortunate brother. I am mindful also of the fact last year's successful drive, is co- Gladly act mar port at the cue again that it is the Jew who, through his proverbial solicitude for the operating with Mr. DeRoy as hon- Th. we'll be Moe again. stricken, has taught us philanthropy on the scale as we know it today. orary chairman of the campaign. Mrs. Sulzberger is also the au- Your lamented &hilts and Strausea and your honored Rosenwalds and Clarence H. Enggass is vice-chair- thor of the following song, f or Warburgs will forever be an inspiration to all peoples, with their un- man of the drive and is also chair- selfish expressions of charity. selfish man of the steering committee, (T urn to Page Opposite "Information which has come to me of your thrilling achievement which is the guiding force behind a year ago under most forbidding circumstances, leads me to the con. the drive. fident conviction that your allied efforts of this year must likewise be ,• Henry crowned with success. It must ever be borne in mind that the more' special l%S women's ll'fitrie ' I ts V divi sion n heads ofthe a ' forbidding the circumstances and the more difficult the factors with drive. y must m c ore tnhve, tl,ey oof h,nh eS 1 jaewwsios,, i v n eed ief . C onversely, r tf g r( e 'r ate s the need—the d —t e. Dr. J rector Wel fare F ed- more difficult theccopmeoP a f rel "Mayy your sacred work be accorded that divine inspiration which eration is also the executive di. recto o rector . f the campaign. it to richly deserves." Atop hes17•17r!'just start in donating now, for Ninety-nine mit of • hundred coming T NO TIME in the history of Jewish appeals for funds was the cry for Zedakah as serious as it is today. • Conditions have arisen demanding justice for- the poor, for the starving, for the homeless, for the unemploy- ed. Not charity, but justice demands from all who have some possessions, no matter how little, a share in some great and noble effort which will aid in relieving the trying conditions created by the present depressing crisis. At least five thousand souls depend for sustenance upon the success of the Detroit Allied Jewish Campaign. Some claim that double this number are in want for bread and in need of shelter. Only hearts that have turned to stone ou will dare to refuse the appeal for funds in their behalf. The 7„o hi r ch,=e e. Emergency Relief Fund, the Jewish Old Folks Home, the House of Shelter,—these are the three dominating local causes whose appeals should be sufficient to make the pres- Will Lecture at Beth El Col-1 Enthusiasm for Drive. ent drive a success. Mayor Murphy's Endorsement. lege Commencement; Mys- The enthusiasm aroused for the The endorsement of the campaign by Mayor Murphy was accom• ticism His Theme. UT THESE relief causes are not the only ones on whose drive has brought the co-operation ',relied by his personal contribution. His statement follows: I of many elements among the non- account the Allied Jewish Campaign should prove a "Both as mayor of the city of Detroit, and as an individual fellow- Rabbi Bernard !feller will de-, citizen, I heartily endorse the Allied Jewish Campaign of the Jewish Jaws. Thu the Walker Outdoor great triumph for the humanitarian and philanthropic liver the commencement lecture. Advertising.% Co. has donated five tradition of the Jewish community. There is also the cry of Beth El College of Jewish Stud.' Welfare Federation of Detroit. "It has been my great privilege to be witness to the many benevo- I billboards to the campaign, these for help from the politically, socially and economically op- lent acts of the Jewish people. Your people have not been found being located at Dexter and Edi- pressed European Jewries. There are a score or more wanting in any appeal for any worthy charitable cause. They were son, Fenkell and Fairfield, Oakland , Linwood and among the first to respond to my appeals for co-operation and support and Phil American Jewish causes ministering to the spiritual, phys- Cortland, and Twelfth and Seward, in the relief and unemployment situations. I have long admired the ical and social wants of our people. The campaign received impetus Jews for their non-partisan and non-sectarian spirit in contributing to in the endorsement given by Prem. And there is included in the drive the appeal for Pales- charities , time, when the Jewish community finds itself handicapped dent Herbert Hoover to the Joint tine. In the cause of this, the greatest romance of modern , tio Comme, itte one of th by the general distress, when your Welfare Federation finds need far Distribun times, is enlisted the pioneering spirit of the ancient Jewish raising relief funds for the needy, homeless and impoverished of this' constituen t funds o the drive. people, and only men "with souls so dead" that every bit of ! community, it is my sincere wish and hope that you will he successful Writing to Albert Ottinger, chair- ntew HoLoerrk J. D. C. romance and itlealism has died in their hearts can possibly , in your appeals for funds as you were in past. I reel confident, know.l man o ic%hiedeN t ing the liberality of your g roup, that Jewry of Detroit will live up to I dri , turn a deaf canto the work for the upbuilding of the Jewish "I extend to you my best wishes its trying obligation of the present critical hour. national hearth. Perhaps emphasis will be lent to the ap-1 "But I also take this opportunity of urging upon the non-Jews of for the success of your effort to peal for Palestine by quoting Dr. Julian Morgenstern, pres- ' our city to encourage their fellow-Jews in this drive, to contribute to raise $1,000,000 in New York City ident of Hebrew Union College of Cincinnati and leader the fund and to Is unto their Jewish brethren what their Jewish fel-1 (Turn to Page Opposite Editorial) kw citizens are ready to do for non-Jewish causes. among the non-Zionists of this country, who stated last ; "l take this means not only of publicly endorsing your campaign week : GRADUATION TALK BY RABBI HEELER i LEHMAN AWARDED GOTTHEIL MEDAL Hotel Steller Sunday night. The' three causes are for the first time included in the campaign budget of the Jewish Welfare Federation of Detroit. Mr. Levin, in his plea in behalf of the Jewish Old Folks' Home, stated: "For the first time in its 28 Year, $3.00; Per Copy, 10 Cents Mrs. Mayer B. Sulzberger, her Si. Brucker as principal speakers, and with Aaron DeRoy, general chairman of the campaign, as daughter of Mrs. Rebekah Kohut, chairman of the evening, the program at the dinner will be featured by appeals by two noted Jewish per. nationally prominent woman lead- sonalities, Eddie Cantor of the Ziedfeld Follies fame and Dr. Albert Einstein of the relativity theory er, and Mrs. Henry J. Levitt head sensations. Both will make their appeals from the talking screen. the program committee which pre- A group of distinguished guests have signified their intentions of attending the dinner, which will pared the campaign songs which be headed by Governor Brucker. :Many other state and city officials are expected. are intended to aid in "tackling" Campaign leaders report that so and "doing" the thing. They have et.on tthhues icaasm t i p c aiisgnt haep p i neiat a h a r ft s ep enrsye Invoked the blues with the inten- tion of driving away the blues and that getting the workers into the spirit available seat at the dinner was of triumph. reserved days in advance and that Mrs. Sidney J. Allen and Mrs. a record audience will be present Henry Levitt prepared a song to be *ling to the tune of "Ninety-nine at the dinner. Out of a Hundred." Here it is: "Palestine today, in its larger aspect, has ceased to be a Zionist question. It has become an all Jewish question. As a loyal Jew, and feeling at one with my Jewish brethern all over the world, and without reducing by one penny my MAX LIEBERMAN support of all other worthy movements, I am, this year, Place and Brush street; Max Lieb- giving more than ever before to the cause of Palestine. I Selected by Committee of 18 erman, president of the House of do this out of strong conviction; and I challenge all my fel- Shelter, 77 Alger avenue, and low Jews, Zionists and anti-Zionists, to do the same," Editors for Services Samuel Nathanson, president of to Judaism. the Detroit Jewish Emergency Re- F GREAT importance also in the present campaign lief Fund, urged that liberal con- is the educational appeal. Had it not been for the re- Lieutenant-Governor Herbert II. tributions be made to the cam- lie f items in h budget, the work o f Lehman of New York, an out- standing citizen and Jewish lead- United Hebrew Schools would rank first among the causes er, has been selected by a commit- pleading for Detroit Jewry's co-operation and financial tee of 18 editors of the Anglo- support. Education is the major problem of our people. Jewish newspapers of the United States and Canada to receive the The holy tradition of scholarship and Torah, which has, sixth Gottheil medal. This award throughout the generations, defied whatever may have is given annually to the American, threatened to undermine the existence of the Jewish peo- regardless of creed, who has done ple, has weakened to a point demanding tha Jewry the most for Jewry and Judaism during the year for which it is awake to its responsibilities. In the Jewish schools lies sal- awarded. Mr. Lehman's recogni- vation for the Jewish soul and in Jewish education we have tion is for the year 1930. the most powerful weapon for Jewish survival. Without The Gottheil medal is named our Hebrew schools this community would be a very poor after Prof. Richard J. II. Gottheil of Columbia University, long a place to live in. Jewish leader and renowned Thus we find unity of purpose in the worthiest causes ,holar, and who Was for many years the national president of in Jewry represented in one communal appeal. And of th e Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity. unusual interest in this united communal front is the tradi- Although Zeta Beta Tau was tion established in the past three years that he who does founded in 1898, the medal Wag not work for or contribute to the Allied Jewish Campaign first awarded in 1925 to Rabbi Stephen Wise of New York. Other "does not belong." That is the right punishment. Ile recipients have been David Brown who refuses to share in the community's responsibilities ref Detroit, Aaron Sapiro of Cali- has no place in the life of the community, whether it be fornia, Julius Rosenwald of Chi- SAMUEL NATHANSON social or economic or spiritual. We are tempted to add— cago, and the medal for 1929 was received by Felix M. Warburg of paign which opens at a dinner at political. New York. Lieutenant-Governor Lehman is characterized as a citizen whose fields of accomplishments have proven unlimited. Although serv- ing as lieutenant-governor of the state of New York. he has stood out as a leader in innumerable and vital Jewish affairs during the Per But we have confidence that the unity created in De- troit Jewry will be further cemented by the success of the present campaign. An appeal as urgent as the present can- not fail. And worthy Jews will not write themselves out of the community by their refusal to contribute to the worthiest Jewish causes and institutions. We are confident that the benevolence of Detroit Jewry will again triumph in this campaign, I for $215,000, to be conducted from May 10 to 20, but to offer you my own humble gift in the form of the enclosed check. "I extend to you the official good wishes of the city of Detroit. I know that you will meet with success in your important project." Statement by C Clancy. Congressman Robert II. Clancy whose greeting to the campaign leaders was accompanied by a personal contribution, made the follow. ing statement: "All right-minded Americans will give their assistance and endorse- ment to the philanthropic and humanitarian Allied Jewish Campaign RABBI BERNARD HELLER for the relief of worthy and destitute Jewish people it the United ies Monday night, May 11, at 8 States, in Europe and in Palestine. o'clock. His subject will be "The "Not only have these people felt the usual distress which has Mystic Element in the Jewish Re-: fallen to the lot of all nations throughout the world in the panic which l i g i on." has beset all countries during the last few years, but they have sof- Rabbi !leiter is nationally known , fered the burdens of racial and religious perscution which has been I their peculiar and unmerited lot during the past nineteen centuries. (Turn to Last Page) ' "I am very happy to pledge my personal ineeence and individual , powers to the success of this campaign." ENGGASS IS NEXT SPEAKER OH RADIO Will Make Final Appeal for Allied Jewish Campaign This Sunday. Clarence Ii. Enggass, vice- chairman of the general campaign committee of the Allied Jewish Campaign, and chairman of the steering committee of the drive, will he the speaker this Sunday, 1 to 1 :30 p, m., over station 1A'MBC, Statement by Tracy W. McGregor. during Cantors Jewish Radio Governor to address Tracy W. McGregor, philanthropist and communal leader, en- Forum, sponsored by Joseph Can. I for of Cantor's Furniture Shop on The Campaign 'Dinner , dorsed the drive in the following statement: "In thinking of the Allied Jewish Campaign beginning May 10, Twelfth Street. J J I one cannot but be stirred with admiration. You are raising large Mr. Enggass will make the final , sums from year to year, not only for your needy fellows immediately appeal for the drive which is to at your door here in Detroit, but as well for those in distant parts of open Sunday evening with a din- the world. it would be natural to forget the latter. That ycu do not ner at Hotel Stetter. Aaron }Cur- sets an example worthy to be imitated by all of us. land is chairman of the radio pro- "The trustees and friends of the Community Fund will watch with gram. The news of the week will much interest-the progress of your campaign. I trust the full amount be broadcast by Philip Slornovitz, will be secured." editor of The Detroit Jewish Statements by Dr. Rice and Percival Dodge. Chronicle. In a musical program Rev. M. S. Rice of the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church, will be featured a group fit Woodward and Chandler avenues, wrote to Mr. De r...4 in endorsement vocal selections by Mrs. J. II, of the drive: Schakne, soprano. "You may be sure that we are all interested in every genuinely Mrs. Wineman's Address. benevolent effort made by anyone any-where for anybody. When we Mrs, Henry Wineman was the know of you folks melting real sacrificial plans and effort to help the speaker last Sunday. in an In- needy' among your own folks we bid you God-speed and hope for your spiring address, Mrs. Wineman t.,mplete success." hour Percival Dodge, secretary of the Detroit Community Fund, in outlined the needs of the the appeal for "re- I r orsing ■l the drive, states: lief—at home, in Europe, in Pal- "May I extend to the Allied Jewish Campaign the best wishes for and renewed n er.e'n " emcess of the Detroit Community Fund and Union. We all fully Mrs. Wineman 'said in part: realize how important it is for you to succeed in raising your full "Never before in the history of quota of 8215,000 in order to meet the tremendous needs of this dig- i a Jewish campaign for funds ol; tressing year of 1931. • I Detroit was it the painful task aid "As you know, your campaign budget has been heartily approved by the boards of both the Fund and the Union, and we have all agreed the campaigners to plead for ' that each and every item is necessary in order to adeq.-Nely meet the , for as many impoverished Jews. i Conservative estimates show at I needs of our Jewish population." GOV. WILBER M. BRUCKER (Additional Statements on Editorial Pap.) 1 aura to Page Opposite Editorial)