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Sabbath Readings of the Law
Pentateuchal portion—Num. 4:21-7:89.
Prophetical portion—Judges 13:2-25.

May 29, 1936

Sivan 8, 5696

Who Are the "Hot-Heads?"

Elsewhere in this issue appear the con-
trasting views on the subject of the World
Jewish Congress, as debated by Dr. A.
Coralnik and Dr. A. J..Rongy.
The phrase that will especially hurt.the
Congress supporters is Dr. Rongy's charge
that they are "hot-heads" in Jewish life.
If it requires hot-headedness to intercede
in behalf of oppressed Jewish commun-
ities, why do even the 'opponents of the
Congress movement send emissaries to
Washington to plead for Jewish rights?, Is
private, behind-the-scenes intercession less
apt to be charged as "internationally con-
spiring" than a public expression of re-
sentment?
Dr. Rongy is too prominent a figure in
Jewish life, he is too devoted a Jewish
leader, to be charged with meanness.
Somehow, however, we feel that his views
are unfair, just as we are convinced that
at this time they are illogical. Dr. Rongy
continues to suffer from the fear that the
non-Jews may charge us, with a conspir-
acy. But our "international strength" has
not stopped pogroms in Poland, has not
defeated Nazism, has not secured our just
rights in Palestine. We are the stepchil-
dren of the world, and we must raise our
voice unitedly in a demand for consider-
ation and for humane treatment!
Not only do we consider Dr. Rongy dead
wrong in his views, but we believe that he,
too, like Dr. Coralnik, will soon be within
the ranks of the World Jewish Congress
movement. Action will yet speak louder
than words—and action will be the best
missionary among the deriders of the Con-
gress movement.

Relief for Polish Sufferers

Although we have just concluded a most
urgent appeal for funds, we dare not re-
main unaffected by the additional appeal
that is now being made in behalf of the
sufferers from the Polish discriminations
against our people.
There is not a spot on the face of the
earth, not even in Germany, where Jews
suffer as much privation as in Poland.
There are physical assaults, economic dis-
crimination, political oppression—all tend-
ing to make of Jews third-rate citizens and
totally to annihilate their position as hu-
man beings.
The sum of $25,000 assigned as a quota
for Detroit is a -mere pittance. But if it
is raised as part of the special $1,000,000
drive conducted by the American Commit-
tee Appeal for the Relief of Jews in Pe-
land, it will add a substantial sum to the
amount that is to be appropriated for re-
lief in that country by the Joint Distribu-
tion Committee, which was one of the ben-
eficiaries of the Allied Jewish Campaign.
Words are positively inadequate in the
present crisis. Anyone who reads the news
needs little else to appeal to him in be-
half of sorely-stricken Polish Jewry. Im-
mediate action is needed to provide relief,
to save as many as possible from economic
ruin, to create funds for the settlement of
large numbers in new centers of immigra-
tion.
Detroit Jews are asked for an additional
mite to help ease the sufferings of 3,500,-
000 Jews. Our self-respect dictates to us
that we must not reject the present Polish
relief drive.

Refuge or Home?

Is Palestine a mere pls.,:e of refuge or
is it to be a home for the Jewish settlers?
To many Jews the repeating of this
question after so many years of Jewish ef-
fort in Palestine will sound superfluous,
because the vast majority takes it for
granted that if Jews are not to be at home
in Palestine, then neither will they be able
to consider it as a haven, because it will
then he without security.
But the question must be placed, be-
cause dyed-in-the-wool anti-Zionists, with-
out regard for reality, assume to revive
their stand of 30 years ago by broadcast-
ing an opinion which lets the community
know that they are in favor of Palestine
as a place of refuge but that they continue
to be horrified by the mere thought of po-
litical effort on behalf of Jewish resettle-
ment in Palestine.
The anti-Zionist propagandists, among
whom are unfortunately to be found prom-
inent Reform rabbis who command import-
ant audiences, are not only impractical in
adhering to an outworn philosophy of Jew-
ish life, but they fail to see the practical
implications in any colonization movement
Even if the colonization of Palestine did
not involve the very important historical
elements which call for the redemption of
Jewish life and Jewish idealism, of Jew-
ish culture and the Jewish language, the
movement would nevertheless demand the
Political sanction of world powers and the
Protection of the nations of the ,world. It
never was possible to separate inter-

and so Many nationals are involved in the
movement.
It is much easier to be destructive than
to be constructive. Anyone who speaks
of Palestine as being desirable as a place
of refuge, and in the next breath adds to
the endorsement a "but," is merely under-
ming the great and historic work that
Jewry is carrying on at this period in our
history. This is not a time for "buts," and
it is well that those who are conditionally
endorsing Palestine's settlement should re-
alize that their numbers are dwindling to
insignificance and that the vast forces in
Jewry have learned the importance of po-
litical backing for all our. colonization ef-
forts. Furthermore, we are confident that
Jews everywhere appreciate so greatly the
importance of Jewish cultural renaissance
in Palestine that they will not be misled by
attitudes which are far from constructive.
The work in Palestine demands the
united efforts of our people everywhere,
and Jewish leaders should encourage such
a unity rather than inject elements which
contribute to -discord rather than to co-
operation. We urge these leaders, espe-
cially the Reform rabbis, to change their
tactics, and to join in the effort for Pal-
estine's reconstruction as a haven not
merely for the Jewish body but also for
the Jewish soul. If Palestine is to be re-
built as a nationally proud Jewish center
which, will provide security for the mind
as well as for the body, then it must con-
tinue to have the political sanctions of the
, governments of the world, in securing
which. Jews MUST carry on political work.
In his excellent article on this subject
which appeared in our issue last week,
James I. Ellmann, president of the Zion-
ist Organization of Detroit, has ably ana-
lyzed the entire situation. It is to be hoped
that henceforth confusion will be elimin-
ated in the discussion of the Zionist politi-
cal issue, and that there will be even
greater politically-practical unanimity on
the question than has already been
achieved.

Situation in Palestine

The situation in Palestine is serious, but
far from hopeless. Disturbances continue
uninterrupted, but as time goes on it be-
comes evident that the Arabs are the
greater sufferers, that the rank and file
of Arab workers and tradesmen realize
this, and that they are beginning to rebel
against the misdirection of their leaders.
It is regrettable that the British admin-
istration in Palestine did not take a firmer
stand in the present crisis. Much blood-
shed might have been averted had the au-
thorities acted with greater determination.
The criticisms leveled against High Corn-
missioner Wauchope in the House of Com-
mons and in the London press, the con-
demnation of the action by the Colonial
Action in selecting a new inquiry commis-
sion to investigate conditions in Palestine,
at a time when a firm stand is, needed
against hooligans, are indications that
there is much for which British officials
can be blamed.
Out of it all may come a great deal of
good. The first sign of hope comes from
two directions:
1. The granting of 4,500 new certi-
ficates for additional Jewish settlers in
Palestine, making it possible for approxi-
mately 20,000 to settle in the Jewish
Homeland in the coming four months.
2. The unloading of boats at Tel Aviv
rather than bedlam-ridden Jaffa, thus en-
couraging the hope that a port may be
built in Tel Aviv, which will become firm-
ly established as a center of trade in the
Near East.
Palestine will undoubtedly contribute
many anxious moments to Jews through-
out the world. There will be other spor-
adic outbursts and many sacrifices will
have to be made until our hopes are com-
pletely realized. But we shall not be de-
terred in our work. The efforts for the
reconstruction of our cradleland go on,
and nothing can stop them. Arab propa-
gandists must realize that a terroristic
campaign will not deter us in our great
pioneering venture.
Palestine will be rebuilt, and the Arab
people will continue to benefit from such
redemption. But the instigators of po-
groms must have their underground cam-
paign curbed and their vicious terrorism
uprooted. It is up to the British authori-
ties to assure peace and to work with us
for the attainment of harmony with our
Arab neighbors.

The Late Professor Gottheil

Prof. Richard Gottheil, head of the Se-
mitics department of Columbia Univer-
sity, whose death occurred on May 24, has
indelibly engraved his name in the annals
of Jewish history. Scholar, leader, pion-
eer Zionist, he has been in the forefront
of important Jewish undertakings.
As the first president of the Zionist
Federation of America he ranks first
among the pioneers in this country's ef-
forts in behalf of Palestine. It must be
recorded also that his father, Rabbi Gustav
Gottheil, and the late Rabbi Max Heller
of New Orleans were the first Reform
rabbis to become associated with Zionism,
and for many years they were practically
the only Reform leaders to permit their
names to be associated with the move-
ment.
As a great scholar, as the author of an
important history of the Zionist movement,
for the numerous research works credited
to him, Dr. Gottheil has earned the honors
that have been accorded him, and will be
accorded his memory.

Co-Muf ti-sts

Credit Jacob Fishman, editor of the
Jewish Morning Journal, with an excel-
lent title for Jewish Communists: Co-
national political sanctions from any col- Mufti-sts, he calls them, by virtue of th /, it
of m r-
onization effort, and especially in the affiliation with the Mufti's gang
Jewish cause such political sanctions are derers in Palestine as instigators of riots.
an
appella-
great significance because Jews go to Jewish Communists merit such
estine from every portion of the globe tion.

1
d

Lights from
Shadowland

May 29, 1936

4P

-Employment of Jews---A Vital Problem

Strictly
Confidential

By REUBEN FINK

By PHINEAS J. BIRON

By LOUIS PEKARSKY

Reproduction In part or whole forbld•
den. without permission of the Seven
Arts Feature Syndicate, Copyrighters of
this feature.

(Copyright. 1130, a A. T. a )

SICKNESS TAKES ITS TOLL
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Illness
is no respecter of persons. It
reaches or and engulfs the big
and the small, the rich, and the
poor alike.•News reports from the
East indicate that two of the
greatest figures in the motion
picture industry are, at this
writing, patiento in New York hoe-
pitals. Samuel Goldwyn is recuper-
ating from anooperation at Doc-
tor's Hospital. M•G.M. officials
here didn't know that their boss,
Louis B. Mayer, was in Mount
Sinai Hospital until informed by
the writer. Morrie Ryskind, who
just finished a script for Univer-
sal, is confined to his bed with the
"flu".
AID TUBERCULOSIS
Wives of Jewish motion picture
studio executives in Hollywood who
have formed a charitable organiza-
tion known as the Helpers took a
leading part in the dedication of
the new Children's Clinic for
Tuberculosis and its Ex-Patients
Home. The sanatorium, which. is
nationally-known and supported,
is located at Duarte, Calif., a short
distance from Los Angeles, and the
Ex-Patients Home and Children's
Clinic are in Lm Angeles. The
Ilelpers have provided the finest
equipment, including x-ray and
fluoroscope machines, and have al.
so assumed the responsibility of
maintaining the clinic building.
The film colony's support of this
very worthy project will make the
clinic play a major role in halting
the spread of tuberculosis, espe-
cially among children. Active in
the Helpers are: Mrs. Maxwell
Arnow, president; and Mesdames
George Bilson, P. J. Wolfson, Gus-
tave L. Goldstein, Jerry Hoffman,
Harry Sauber, Maurice Pivar,
Mitchell Hamilburg, Joe Lewis and
Maurice Horowitz,
FREULICH'S WORK
APPLAUDED
Motion picture trade paper and
other film reviewers are lavishing
the highest and most enthusiastic
praise over the artistic excellence
of Roman Freulich's one-reel cine-
matic treat, "Broken Earth",
which features the noted Negro
singer and film actor, Clarence
Muse. Freulich, a still cameraman
at Unsersal, wrote and directed
the picture which was "shot on
two Sundays and a shoe string."
The New York Times reviewer
said Freulich's work showed "con-
siderable artistry," while Interna-
tional Photographe recalled it "a
little gem if there ever was one."
Hollywood Life said Freulich's
scheme is creditable and enough to
amount to a sensation. The Film
Daily, Motion Picture Daily and
Hollywood Spectator likewise corn-
mended this refreshing bit of nov-
elty in the most favorable terms.
So, hats off to a Jew imbued with
an ideal and artistic concept.
HEARD ON HOLLYWOOD
BLVD.
Irving Berlin has been besieged
with offers to collaborate on mu-
sical films at Hollywood studios,
but because of his long friendship
with Joseph M. Schenck and his
warm regard for Darryl F. Za-
nuck, he has decided to remain
with 20th Century-Fox for another
musical production. Berlin has
Just turned in the story, lyrics and
tunes he composed for his first
20th Century-Fox musical which
gives promise of being one of the
smash hits of the year.
Gregory' Ratog is racing back
to Hollywood from Europe to take
an important comedy role in a new
picture. Critics and audiences have
viewed Ratore comedy antics in
two recent pictures with such fa-
vor that Darryl F. Zanuck has
changed his mind about Rate's
desire to be a writer and director.
Ratoff was visiting his wife, Leonie
Leontovich, in London and Paris,
when the acclaim for more parts in
pictures became so great that long
distance phone cells were employed
to get word to him to .eturn to
Hollywood.
Little Sybil Jason will be star-
red in a new Warner Bros. picture.

(Copyright, 1)31, 8. A.

F. a.)

POLITICUS
Governor Lehmah's sudden de-
cision not to run again, notwith-
standing
FDR's and Jim Farley's
THE FRONT DOOR OF ANTI.SEMITISM
so far below any sense of criticism or argument pressure on him to stand for a
What, in this country, may be termed the that they had best be left to wallow in their own third term, is due to the anti-Jew-
front door of anti-Semitism? It is that phase of shame and disgrace.
ish attacks on him ... While some
political insiders claim that the
anti-Semitism which affects us most vitally and A DREAM COME TRUE
death
of his brother, Arthur, who
which pains us moat deeply. It is, to be speci-
For some years I have had in my mind • was the senior member of the Leh-
fic, that anti-Jewish practice which expresses it- strong desire to organize an independent na- man Bros. banking house, precipi-
self ever so frequently by refusing employment tional organization to take up this vital prob. tated the Governor's action, others
to Jewish .applicants. This cruel ••and • Merman tern. I • consider it by far the most important are just as confident in insisting
behavior -has, unfortunately, become very com- problem facing us today in these United States. that former Judge Caitlin's at-
tack decided Lehman to retire
mon and widespread all over this free country. There is no matter, no question, and no prob- Another version is that Alfred E.
It has brought heart-rending experiences to our lem that equals it in significance. I have often Smith pleaded with him to keep
youth and untold miseries to every Jew who has been dreaming of bringing this matter to some him out of this year's election so
not to put Smith personally on
applied for a position. And—who hasn't?
practical fruition. I have discussed it frequently, as
the spot ... The true story, which
In these years of prevalent unemployment and at length with many prominent Jews. Two will be told later, will reveal that
all Americans have felt the pangs of the de- years ago I delivered an address on the desire- Jewish influence was the deciding
factor ... Among the wild rumors
pression rather acutely. The fate of the Jewish bility of such an organization, before the annual
American, however, has been so much more convention of the Jewish Council of Greater revived by the Governor's an-
nouncement
is the story that he
miserable and his pangs so much more severe. New York. I am, therefore, happy to announce,
will succeed Henry Morgenthau,
He has been hit below the belt; he has received through the medium of this column, that, at last, Jr., as Secretary of the Treasury.
a raw and unfair deal in this great country of my dreams and plans are about to be realized.
State Senator Samuel Mandel-
promises, of equal opportunity, in "the Land of Only a few days ago a provisional committee baum, who is slated to be named
the Free and the Home of the Brave." Of was organized, tentatively known as 4The Pro- to one of the Federal judgeships
course, our pride has been wounded when we visional Committee Opposed to Unjust Discrimin- in the New York district, eats
only kosher food ... When he was
have been excluded from the clubs, hotels, and ation in Employment." It has taken permanent a visitor at the Executive Mansion
apartment houses. But we could somehow laugh offices, has engaged a secretary and other neces- in Albany during the Roosevelt
the whole matter off, philosophize over it, and sary help and is actually on its way to accom- administration, Mrs. Roosevelt per-
overcome it. We managed to join the Jewish plish results. Its aims and purposes are defined sonally cooked Jewish food for
Mandelbaum . , . Which remind,'
clubs, stay in "Jewish" hotels, and live in "Jew- as follows in a statement to several thousands us of the following unpublished in-
ish" apartment houses. But what are we to do of the leading Jews and non-Jews in Greater cident about the recent Jefferson
Day dinner in New York at which
when we are refused employment solely and only New York.
FDR was the guest of honor .. .
because of the sin of being Jews? We cannot THE PROPOSED ORGANIZATION
When
the waiters were ready to
very well consume and satisfy all those Jews
Convinced that discrimination against em- serve chicken to the guests, Harry
who seek employment.
ployes because of racial and religious prejudices, Hershfield sent the following note
FORMER SPORADIC ATTEMPTS
has reached intolerable proportions, a number of to Jim Farley: "Dear Jim—Keep
Various Jewish organizations have, at one public-spirited individuals have decided to organ- the chicken away from FDR .. .
It'll remind him of the Schechter
time or another, given some time and attention ize themselves for the purpose of correcting this case" ... This is the explanation
to this very serious problem facing us, as men- growing tendency in the United States.
why the astonished audience saw
the President convulsed with
acing a problem as has ever been put before us.
It is planned that among the purposes of the laughter
while reading a message '
Recently Rabbi J. X. Cohen of the Free Syna- proposed organizations be, to:
sent him by Farley.
gogue and of the American Jewish Congress,
(1) Receive complaints from those who have
The New York Republicans' are
made a thorough investigation of this problem
been unjustly discriminated against in ob- planning to nominate a Jew for
and has published some excellent reports of his
Congressman-at-large
in the com-
taining or in retaining employment.
ing election.
studies of this vital matter. Several years ago,
.(2)
Investigate
these
companies
in
an
unpre-
German restaurants in York-
two books were released which treated this mat-
judiced, impartial and fair manner.
ville are charging patrons s 25c
ter very sympathetically, but offered no practical
(3) Use the good offices of the organization surtax to raise funds for a monu-
solutions. The problem is facing us 'squarely and
ment to Bruno Richard Haupt-
and employ all proper and legitimate means mann.
its existence is commonly admitted. For how can
in order to correct, reduce, and, if pos-
you deny it? Look at the "Christiana only,"
Walter II. Schulman, son of
sible, eliminate such discrimination where- Rabbi Samuel II. Schulman, has
"state religion" and other slogans which have
resigned as Assistant U ni t e d
ever found.
been finding their way frequently into the "Help
(4) Correct any false or unjust reports or States Attorney.
Wanted" columns of the daily newspapers. Cast
JOURNALESE
rumors of discrimination against firma or
a cursory glance at practically all the employ-
"New York" is the name of a
individuals.
ment agencies. Visit the offices of virtually all
new Yiddish humorous weekly
(5) Conduct investigations into the extent and which will make its bow the first
the public utility corporations, banks and in-
Friday lifter Labor Day . . . The
scope of employment discrimination.
surance companies, and be amazed at our con-
(6) Report all finding and studies in a monthly publisher is Max Bernstein, busi-
spicuousness by our absence. And, above all,
ness man, restaurateur and pro-
bulletin.
speak to any Jewish man or woman, boy or girl,
moter, who has dreamed about this
It is intended that the proposed organization undertaking for the last six years
who has "looked for a job" and listen to the
... The editor will be Jacob Mari-
use
only
ethical,
fair,
and,
at
all
times,
tactful
heart-rending stories and the devastating ex-
means in obtaining just treatment and in bring- noff, editor and publisher of the
periences.
late "Kundea", at one time the first
ing about a fair understanding among all the and
THE "JEW" IS DISCOVERED
only Yiddish humorous publi-
cation in the world. -
The practice of excluding Jews from em- parties concerned.
It
is
planned
that
the
organization
be
on
a
"Jews in America," the Fortune
ployment has developed the most exact scientific
and psychological methods to "discover" the "un- membership basis supported and controlled by Magazine article published in book
form, is not selling despite an
its
members.
known" Jew. It is absolutely futile for the
It is to have no ax to grind; it is to be im- elaborate promotion and publicity
Silverman{ to 'emerge into Sylvestres, the fin-
campaign among Jews.
partial,
non-partisan, non-political.
kelsteine to metamorphose Into Finns, or the
WE'RE TELLING YOU
It is to concentrate its energies on its sole
Yomtovs to parade as Tafts—we have been re-
London reports that Elizabeth
fused employment under the most Anglo-Saxon- and only purpose; to correct the growing and Arden, Inc., beauty preparation
ized cognomens, once we were obliged to pass menacing evil of unjust discrimination against specialists, refuse to employ Jews,
the scrutinizing glances and the inquisition of employes because of rade! and religious reasons. were found to be unfounded by
Paul Ward Brody publisher of
the alert and equally anti-Semitic employer. OUR EXPECTATIONS
EVE, the national Jewish
woman's
J
I feel quite confident that we will attract publication ... Brody tells us that
Sonic of the applicants who, out of sheer des-
ecration, went ao far as to deny their Hebraic the best and most prominent people of all faiths some of Elizabeth Arden's highest
origin (and it would, be almost unjust to cast into this worthy movement. Through the ex- executives are Jews ... The same
a stone at them, realizing some of the acute pected large membership we hope to, at least, source informs us that two Jewish
employes of Elizabeth Ardeh have
circumstances) and had thus-wise managed to reduce, if not to eradicate, this evil. We shall been receiving full pay for two
obtain employment had found, alas! that their give due, careful and proper consideration to any years although they have been in-
crime (i. e. origin) had been discovered only complaints which we . may receive. These we shall valided during that period.
Leon Blum, France's new pre-
too soon and had coincided with their final pay investigate and act upon according to the merits
of each individual vise. It is also our plan to mier, may appoint a Jewess to his
envelope.
cabinet ... The found of 12 bullets
CERTAIN DISGRACEFUL JEWS
,hove affiliated organizations all over the country. striking the breast of a traitor is
Yes, I know it. There are Jew's, and their We are ready and willing to assist in the forma- how a French anti-Semite has de-
number is claimed to be fairly sizable, who, even tion of there affiliates, Already such plans are scribed the name of Blum ... To
like the non-Jewish anti-Semites, will not give about to be realized in Rochester, Washington, appreciate this simile you must
one of your French-speaking
employment to those of their own race. To our and Los Angeles. We hope to hear from every get
friends to pronounce the name for
greatest disgrace this is only too true. These city in the country. Communications, until fur- you in the true Parisian manner.
Jews are the lepers in the Jewish body politic, ther notice, may be sent directly to this writer.
Dr. Stephen S. Wise may have
the illegitimate children who are the shame of our •
So now, again, my hope and my dream is to go to Europe before the Wash-
race. They should be cast outride of our midst about to become a reality, and another pressing ington Conference of the Amen-
can Jewish Congress on urgent
and excommunicated from amongst us. They are matter is off my cheat.
and vital Zionist business.

(Copyright, 11311, flemspArts Feature Syndicate)

Money and Leadership

Why the United Front in British Jewry Fails

By WILLIAM ZUKERMAN

(Copyright, 111; Smell Arta Feature SYndijietel

LONDON—One of the results of
the Nazi upheaval in Germany has
been the social awakening of Brits
ish Jewry. Never before in the
history of this community, not
even in the days of the great
Montefiore, have British Jews
been so fully alive to their Jewish
obligations and responsibilities as
they are at present and never be-
fore have British Jews made such
a clear bid for leadership of world
Jewry.
An experienced observer of Jew.
lab life can easily recognize within
British Jewry now the same fer-
ment of social sentiment and forces
which distinguished the American
Jewish community during and soon
after the Great War, when the
Joint Distribution Committee was
formed and one of the greatest
private relief drives in modern
times was launched. By common
consent that period witnessed the
most beautiful flowering forth of
Jewish social consciousness and
made American Jewry the ack.
nowledged leader cf the Jewish
world.
The present movement in Ens-
land is strongly remini scen t
America that period. What the
Ukrainian pogroms and post-War
tragedy in Eastern Europe d-d
for American Jews, the tragedy
of German Jewry has evidently
done for British Jews. One wet .
was present at the recent launch-
ing of the new Council for the
Re'ief of German Jews eou'd se:
help being constantly
America of 15 years age. The
same big generosity, the sr--e
grandeur of planning, the urne

Tidbits from Everywhere

fine enthusiasm which only big
social purposes can awaken; even
the same clear bid for leadership
of world Jewry.
There is only one marked dif ;
ference between the position of
American Jewry 15 years ago and
of British Jews today. This that
while the social awakening in the
United States after the War in-
cluded the mass of American
Jewry of all classes, including
labor, the awakening in England
is limited primarily to the finan-
cially higher strata of Jewish so-
ciety. In the United States, the
Joint Distribution Committee
which undertook the vast collec-
tion!, of funds, was composed of
the American Jewish Committee,
representing the higher Middle
Class, the Central Relief, repre-
senting, the Middle Class, and the
People's Relief, representing Jew-
ish labor. This composition was
not merely mechanical; it fully
reflected the state of mind and
feeling of American Jewry of that
time, The whole of Jewish society ,
labor included, participated in that
eesiel awakening. The People's
Relief, even if it did not raise
anything like the huge sums col-
lected by the Middle Class organ-
rations, nevertheless supplied its
full quota of enthusiasm. It was,
.n fact, the poor East Side of
New York which lit the flame and
kept up the fire of that remark-
able movement for many years.
In Engand, the East End of
London, and particularly Jewish
shoe, hose been kept out of this
movement entirely. One may die

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Supreme Court
May be Barrier ,
Against Fascism

Guide to Nazi Germany Is Excellent
Warning Against Hitlerite Menace

Knight Publications, Inc., 118
East 28th St, New York City, has
just issued a little booklet, priced
Cop. rlsht, It C. J C. News Servir
at 35e, which is one of the meet
The decisions of the Supreme effective pieces of anti-Hitler pro-
Court which have nullified the paganda that has come to our at-
Guffey Coal Law and several tention.
other New Deal ventures have
"The Intelligent Trave le r'
been curiously both consoling Guide to Germany," by I. Burrows,
and alarming. Let us look for is an excellent guide and in more
a moment at the reasons for than one sense presents a beauti-
consolation and alarm.
ful picture of German communi-
American democratic life— ties. But in addition to that it
not the small "d"—hangs more also serves as a warning to tour-
ists :lot to be mislead by props-
or less in the balance. While gandadiets who seek to falsify con-
Hearst et al—meaning Al Smith ditions in Germany.
among others—warn us of the
In the introduction the author
menace of Communism, any begins with a warning, incorpor-
ated
as preliminary suggestions in
clear sighted observer of the
which he tells the traveler to in-
American scene realizes that form himself about the dangers of
Communism is not even a re- "blocked" marks; to know the Im-
mote menace at present.
plications of anti-Jewish feeling;
to be sure that his property is not
FASCISM A REAL DANGER
confiscated because he may have
But there is a real and im- with him publications that are
minent danger of Fascism. The banned in Germany; to be pre-
fears of the overlords of Ameri- pared to stand at attention and to
give the Nazi sahlte whenever Hits
can industry, once they are
convinced that "rugged indivi- lerites pass in parade.
There is a mass of information in
dualism" is a thing of the past, this booklet which will open the
will certainly lead them to the eyes of its readers on existing con-
support of some political dema- ditions in Nazi-ruled Germany.
gogue who, by exploiting the The manner in which the Hamburg
American Line, founded by Albert
insecurity or misery of the Bailin, was coordinated into
the
American middle class and the Nazi scene; how the statue of
unemployed, will lead us into Heinrich Heine was removed; bow
an American counterpart of Ileine's name was stricken from
the most famous 'German song,
Hitlerism or Mussolini-ism.
"Die Loreler," now appearing in
From the consoling side! The German school books as having
fact that the American people barn written by an anonymous
are still ready to accept the author; how also the music of
frequently unpopular decrees of Mendelsechn Is banned—these are
among the evidences of bigotry
trezusi met TO NW PAWS)
which e are incorporated in this

By RABBI EDWARD L. ISRAEL

most fascinating compiled 64-page
booklet.
There are numerous historical
references in the book which also
reveals the manner la which not
only Jews, but Catholics, Protest-
ants, Pacifists and workers, are
being persecuted by the Hitlerites.
On pages 18 and 19 there is an
interesting quotation from Heine
who prophesied the coming of the
present brutal regime.
Among the most interesting
chapters is the one dealing with
the city of Frankfurt-am-Main.
There are references here to hair-
rising brutality by Nazis toward
their fellow citizens whose political
thoughts they display.
This little and popularily priced
booklet is packed full with a vast
amount of facts interestingly got-
ten up, well written, and compiled
in popular fashion.
The book concludes with the fo'.-
lowing most Interesting epilogue.

- (hire I had • beantiful fatherland.. —
H. Heine.
The average tourist mending ilims (. 1
Ge rman y
117' 1[1vine. and d b or talc.
renews.) ares mid mummer resorts. In
hie eactuniona from the large cities
• tilch hays Iteen revered In thie pride
hook. the intelligent traveler In Ger-
Meng will mine aerobe many • Immer•
Mal
known city or even an obscure
or hamlet whirl,
e, for the belong of
er
(1=r1 a r dIet v . : Ocllity"Vri;e
1 L " 7."171
long imp, in the mind • eye. 'the tour•
in who 4 lit the same lime eager for

riaer.2..tatt' soefirlthaloe'lte."Ortnr..VIIr
re
not • village In Germany where the

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liberate. Runlet; catholic; PT01.1 ■ 21 la
ya wn, pm- Ming
Th
r avelor will coma arr.. lining
role. o^ ce inhabited by a email Jewish
PoPtilstion Row. In many •( them the
last or the Jews
twoa Correa te
aye berms. et the incomant Mani pro-
P•ImPla. In • suburb of Wimbado;
hieremin. not from Frankfurt -am-
Mal; the traralm may lain by alaf•at
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