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Vol. XXXVIII No. 35
Parley at Bnai Moshe Part
of Nation-Wide Pro-
test Effort
WAR ON JEW-HATRED
IS PLEDGED IN SEJM
Enthusiastic Support is Given New Project by Community Lead-
ers; Important Clubs Endorse Fund-Raising Project; Council
Headed by I. Blumberg and M. A. Mittelman as Co-Chairmen
Cablegram of Protest Dis-
patched by American
Jewish Congress
An emergency conference to
deal with the present position of
the Jews in Poland has been call-
ed by the Detroit section of the
American Jewish Congress, to be
held on Sunday afternoon, Jan.
31, at 2:30 p. m. in Congrega-
tion Bnai Moshe. This conference
will be held in conjunction with
nation-wide gatherings to be
called by the American Jewish
Congress in order to stimulate ac-
tion for the relief of the political
and economic conditions of the
Jews in Poland.
The emergency conference in
New York will be held on Jan.
31, having been summoned by Dr.
Stephen S. Wise, president, in
order to deal with the tragic
plight of 3,500,000 Jews in the
country.
All organizations in Detroit
are called upon to send repre-
sentatives to the conference next
Sunday afternoon in order to par-
ticipate in the work that is plan-
ned by the Congress in behalf of
Polish Jewry as well as along
other fronts that require imme-
diate action.
A call has been issued to all
organizations already represented
in the Congress, and those organ-
izations not yet represented are
urged to select their representa-
tives at once or to have their
officers represent them.
Congress Protest
The American Jewish Congress
dispatched a cablegram to the
Polish Foreign Minister, Josef
Beck, vigorously protesting
against the government's plan an-
nounced by him Monday in the
Polish Sejm, to bring about the
expatriation of 3,000,000 Jews on
the ground that the country has
room for only 500,000 Jews on
Polish soil.
The cablegram. which is sign-
ed by Dr. Stephen S. Wise, presi-
dent, speaking in behalf of large
sections of the American Jewish
community, protests against the
transforming of what it terms ''a
social and economic problem into
a racial problem," and demands
that the solution of Polish Jewish
relations be found "upon the soil
of Poland and be according to
Jewish citizens equality with other
citizens of the land."
The cablegram calls attention
to the fact that the proposals of
present government leaders are in
violation of the minority rights
clauses of the Versailles Peace
Treaty as well as a contravention
of the Polish Constitution itself,
and can only alienate from Po-
land the sympathies of right-
thinking and civilized peoples
everywhere.
FRANCE CONSIDERS ARABS WARN ROYAL COMMISSION
JEWISH COLONY ON
MADAGASCAR ISLE THERE WILL BE NO PEACE UNTIL
Dr. Samuel Goudsmit
To Be Shaarey Zedek
Speaker Next Friday
Dr. Samuel Goudsmit. emi-
nent Holland Jewish leader,
will be the speaker at the late
Friday evening services of
Congregation Shaarey Zedek
on Jan. 29. His topic will be
"Jewish Scientists."
Dr. Goudsmit is a professor
of physics and is internation-
ally famous as a physicist. Ile
is intimate with outstanding
Jewish scientists, including Dr.
Albert Einstein.
MARIUS MOUTET SEES
WORK ON SMALL SCALE
At an important meeting of
community leaders held at the of-
fice of the Jewish Welfare Fed-
eration of Detroit on Monday
evening, Jan. 18, the foundation
was laid for the formation of a
Trade Council of the Detroit
Service Group for the purpose of
strengthening interest and activi-
ties in behalf of local, national
and overseas agencies which are
being supported by the Allied
Jewish Campaign.
Under the chairmanship of
George M. Stutz, the Trade Coun-
cil is to function as a branch of
the campaign planning committee.
The co-chairmen of the Trade
Council are Irving Blumberg and
M. A. Mittelman. According to
plans outlined on Monday eve-
ning, the Trade Council will con-
sist of leaders in various profes-
sional, financial and mercantile
fields.
Importance of Council
Mr. Blumberg described the im-
portance of a Trade Council by
pointing out that through such
a fund-raising organization, men
will be selected to participate in
jobs for which they are best fit-
ted. Mr. Blumberg further showed
that through the functions of a
trade council prospect slips will
naturally be in the hands of those
who are best acquainted with in-
dividuals to be solicited.
Mr. Mittelman declared that
the big job of the council now
on hand is to get the proper chair-
men and their associates. He
stated that through this medium
it will now be possible to over-
Prince Hubertus von Loewen-
stein, the Bavarian Prince who
sacrificed all he possessed in the
world and left his• native land
rather than consent to Nazism,
comes to the Forum of Temple
Beth El, Tues-
day night, Jan.
20, with his
wife, the Prin-
cess Helga von
Loewenstein.
come the lack of initiative of
campaign workers who, when they
have only a limited time at their
disposal for solicitations, usually
fail to cover all their prospects.
Mr. Mittelman said that by form-
ing a Trade Council far in ad-
vance of the opening of the cam-
paign in May, the workers will
be better prepared for this- big
task that confronts them and it
is to be expected that prospect
cards will not be left unsolicited.
A Step in Right Direction
Mr. Stutz similarly emphasized
that under the newly, proposed
system it will not be necessary to
work strenuously during a short
period of two or three weeks as
heretofore, but the work will be
more easily divided over a period
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BAN ON SCHgELING Annual Federation Meeting
BOUT IS REJECTED To Be Held on 'Wednesday
l
Both will
speak in a sym-
posium on the
subject, "T h e
Meaning of
Fascism." The
Prince will take
up the topic,
Prince
"What Fascism
Loewenstein
Does to a Na-
ticm." The Princess will take up
the topic, "What Fascism Does to
Women."
A period of questions and dis-
cussion conducted by Rabbi Leon
Fram will follow the symposium.
Prince Hubertus is noted as
Hitler's most
eminent foe.
The Prince has
already made
plans for the
reorganization
of Germany af-
ter the fall of
Hitler. They
are suggested in
a book from the
Prince's pen en-
titled, "Af ta t
Hitler's Fall."
Princess
The Pr
is
Loewenstein
the organizer of
the American Guild for German
Cultural Freedom established to
maintain German culture free of
racial and political prejudices. It
N. Y. Athletic Commission Principal Address to Be Delivered by William Norton; is headed by Thomas Mann, the
eminent author whose German
Says It Can Do Nothing
Affiliated Agencies Will Present Their Reports
citizenship was recently revoked,
About Protest
and Elect Directors
and includes Heinrich Mann, Prof.
Veit Valentin, Max Reinhardt,
NEW YORK (WNS) — Ac-
William Norton, executive vice- a former executive director of the Bornislaw Huberman, Ernst Tech,
Otto Klemperer, Arnold Hoellriegel,
knowledging receipt of protests president and secretary of the Detroit Community Fund.
Prof. Emil Lederer, Lion Feucht-
against holding of the Braddock-
Enggass to Report
Schmeling bout, the Nkw York Children's Fund of Michigan, will
wanger, F r a n z Werfel, Stefan
Clarence H. Enggass, president Zweig, Ernst Toiler, Prof. Sigmund
State Athletic Commission an- be the principal speaker at the
nounced at a regular meeting that annual meeting of the Jewish of the Federation, will present the F re u d, Father Georf Moenius,
there was nothing in the protests Welfare Federation of Detroit to annual report at this meeting,
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that came within its purview and
be held at 8 o'clock sharp on
consequently
there
was
nothing
it
Eepressions of Sympathy
Wednesday
evening,
Jan.
27,
at
Eighteen members of the Uni- could do about them. In effect this the Jewish Community Center.
ted States Congress, two of them means that the Commission will
The topic of Mr. Norton's ad-
United States senators, have ad- not interfere with the match which dress will be "Is the Present
dressed to the American Jewish it was instrumental in bringing Executive Relief Load Perma-
about.
Congress expressions of their
nent?" Mr. Norton is especially
A highlight in the celebration
sympathy with the plight of the
well-qualified to talk on this sub-
of the 25th anniversary jubilee of
PALM SPRINGS, Colo. (WNS) ject in view of his important po-
Jews in Poland, coupled with en-
the Jewish National Workers Al-
dorsement of the efforts of the —The boycott against the Brad- sition with the Children's Fund of
liance is the bringing to Detroit,
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Michigan and because of his mem-
on Sunday, Jan. 31, at 8:30 p. m.,
bership on the State Welfare Re-
at Detroit Central High School,
lief Commission and the Gover-
of Brachah Zfirah, interpreter of
nor's Welfare Commission. He is
Palestine and Oriental folklore,
together with Nachum Nardi, who
together bring to America an art
which is an integral part of the
cultural part of Palestine and
which has a large following in the
Arrangements Being Completed for Midnight Perform-
entire near east. Their appear-
ance Feb. 6—The Only Presentation in
ances in communities of France,
Detroit for Adults
England, Germany, Poland and
Austria have been a succession of
To
Address
Kvutzah
lvrith
triumphs. Brachah Zfirah was
Arrangements are being com- for the midnight presentation and
Zionist Organization,
born in Yemen, at the southern tip
pleted by a committee selected 15 cents for the children has
of Arabian peninsula. She brings
National
Fund
by the Jewish National Fund been set by the committee in
to her art, the voice of her people
Council of Detroit, with Mrs. charge in order to raise a suf-
in all its tragic beauty. Vivacious,
Harry M. Shulman as chairman, ficient sum to cover the expense
Wainer Ben-Avi will be the
possessing a keen sense of humor
for the midnight showing of "This of bringing the film to Detroit. guest of the Detroit Zionist Or-
and splendid dramatic ability, she
Is the Land," the first Palestine The picture, following its Broad- ganization, of the Kvutzah Ivrith,
is able to give the many human
way
premiere.
is
being
exhibited
talking film. to be presented at
and of the Jewish National Fund
facts which are hidden in the
the Oriole Theater, Linwood and under the auspices of This Is the Council on Wednesday, Feb. 10,
strong
Oriental tribe from which
Philadelphia, on Saturday, Feb. 6. Land, Inc., a non-profit corpora- and Thursday, Feb. 11.
she springs.
WILLIAM NORTON
A special children's presenta- tion functioning in behalf of the
Wednesday evening at 8:30, he
Nachum
Nardi is a pianist and
tion of "This It the Land" for Jewish National Fund.
will deliver an address in Hebrew which will be presided over by composer who revives the best ten-
An Historic Document
students of the United Hebrew
for the Kvutzah lvrith Hebrew Henry Wineman, chairman of the dencies of Oriental music, thus
Among the cast of "This Is
Schools and Sunday schools of
Cultural Group at the auditorium board of governors of the Federa- giving an authentic Hebraic color-
this city will take place at 9:30 the Land" are members of the
of the Philadelphia-Byron School. tion.
ing to his songs.
o'clock on Sunday morning. Feb. staff of the famous liabinah The-
Thursday evening at 8:30, he will
The election of members of the
Tickets are available at the
7, at the same theater. The He- ater, formerly of Moscow and address the Zionist Organization board of governors of the Federa- office of the Zionist Organization,
brew Schools will close on Sun- now of Palestine.
and their friends, in the social tion as well as the presentation 1044 Penobscot Bldg., or at the
"This
Is
the
Land"
is
not
only
day morning in order to take
hall of the Shaarey Zedek Syna- of reports by the Federation's of- Farband Folk Schule, 12th and
children in groups to the Oriole a historic document, but a film
gogue.
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Taylor Ayes.
Theater, and most of the classes which made history. Great audi-
Mama'. Ben-Avi is one of the
in the Sunday schools will also ences in Palestine have thrilled
A
foremost
Hebrew
publicists.
be closed for the same purpose. to the authentic record it has un-
native of Palestine, he received his
Tickets for these two perform- folded.
Vast motion picture audiences early education in Eretz Israel,
ances are already available at
and later, at universities in Paris
the office of the Zionist Organiza- on the continent have seen with
tion of Detroit, 1044 Penobscot delight the great drama "This Is and Berlin. In Paris, he was for
many years editor of leading pa-
the
Land"
mirrors.
What
they
had
Bldg., at the Jewish Community
Center, Woodward and Holbrook, dreamed about and aspired for pers in Hebrew and English.
Noted Christian Educator Calls American Ideal of Democ-
Ile is an outstanding linguist,
has
come
true
before
their
eyes
at the Philadelphia-Byron branch
racy Heritage from Israel, at Jewish Theo-
of the United Hebrew Schools, at while viewing the amazing scenes as was his father, the famous Ben .
logical Seminary Meeting
the offices of Congregations and events in "This Is the Land." Yehuda, who is known as the
Fastidious a n d sophisticated father of modern spoken Hebrew.
Shaarey Zedek, Bnai Moshe and
Ittarnar
Ben-Avi
was
the
first
Bnai David, at the office of The metropolitan audiences flocked to
NEW YORK (WNS)—The re- and independent weeklies seeking
Detroit Jewish Chronicle, from Broadway to see and hear—in- Jewish child in modern times to sponsibility of individual Ameri- to promote the well-being of
Mra. Shulman, chairman of the deed, to hear the pulsating vigor be brought up in • home where the can Jewish communities to the American Jewry by serving as re-
committee In charge, and from all of Palestine's new Jewish life-- Hebrew language was spoken.
Anglo-Jewish weekly publications porter, reflector and interpreter
Mr. Ben-Avi arrived in Amer- which serve them was stressed by
members of the Jewish National the epic so graphically told in
of the contemporary Jewish
ica
a
few
months
ago.
He
has
"This
Is
the
Land."
Countless
Fund Council of Detroit.
Bernard Postal, managing editor scene," Mr. Postal said that "col-
thousands have particularly ap- spoken to large audiences and has of the Seven Arts Feature Syn- lectively they constitute the most
Arrange Social Events
in view of the fact that these preciated the novel and singularly made many friends for Palestine. dicate, in a paper on "The Anglo- reliable Index of American Jew-
will be the only showings of the fascinating music which accom- He is considered the most eloquent Jewish Weekly Press" read at the ish opinion. What the Anglo-
film in Detroit, it is planned to eanies "This Is the Lend" from and convincing. personality. His round table on "The Role of the Jewish press needs today is the
make the event a social occasion, its beginning to the end. Linguists address in Hebrew must not be Press in Modern Jewish Life" greater co-operation of the Jew-
and many Detroiters are arrang- and students of Hebrew derived missed by anyone. Even those who which was one of 12 such round ish public. a co-operation which
ing parties and social gatherings unusual enjoyment from • ■ , do not understand the Hebrew tables held in connection with an will come about when our Jewish
for Saturday evening, Feb. 6, melodious tones of modern He- language well enough to appreci- all-day conference arranged by leaders come to appreciate more
preceding the allowing of the film brew (made intelligeable through ate the contents are thrilled by his the Jewish Theological Seminary fully that this press fills a vital
and the plans are for the gather- the aid of English titles). Their Hebrew speech. This will be the of America as part of its semi- need in American Jewish life. and
ings to attend the theater in reaction to "TM, It the Land" is first opportunity Detroit Jewry centennial celebration. Describing that neel:rt or lack of encourage-
recorded in the universal acclaim will have to hear • native Hebra- the Anglo-Jewish weekly press ment of this nevem-eel s---- se
groups.
1st speak in his native tongue.
The nominal price of 35 cents of Broadway's critics.
as "a group of free. untrammeled
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Zfirah and Nardi
Concert on Jan. 31
Hebrew Schools Will Close Feb. 7 for
Special Showing of 'This Is the Land'
ITTAMAR BEN-AYI
COMING FEB. 10, 11
Editor Stresses Jewish Community's
Responsibility to Anglo-Jewish Press
,
Link in Scheme That
Was Originally Inspired
byl'oland
See
To Give Personal Accounts
of Meaning of Fascism
This Tuesday
—Photo by Grossman EnowlIns,
REPEAL OF BALFOUR DECLARATION
Plan Not Intended to Estab-
lish Another "Jewish
Homeland"
LOEWENSTEINS AT
BETH EL'S FORUM
Above are shown the members of the Trade Council of the Detroit Service Group who attended
the first meeting of the group on Monday evening, at
■ the office of Kurt Peiser, executive director
of the Jewish Welfare Federation. Reading from left to right are: George M. Stutz, Henry Wineman,
Kurt Peiser, M. A. Mittelman, Meyer Prentis, Sidney Allen, Mrs. Walter Leib, Clarence H. Enggass,
Louis Robinson, Joseph H. Ehrlich, Mrs. Joseph H. Ehrlich, Alex Schreiber, Irving Blumberg and Miss
Esther Prussian.
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1937--
POLISH EMERGENCY Trade Council Organized by Campaign
CONFERENCE HERE
ON SUNDAY, JAI 31 Planning Committee of Service Group
TELETHON'
PARIS (INNS) — Colonization
of Jews on the French island of
Madagascar, off the East Coast ,
of Africa, and also in the New
Hebrides and New Caledonia,
French insular posqessions near
Australia, and in French Guiana
in South America is being con-
sidered by the French government,
the ministry of colonies has an-
nounced. Confirming a report pub-
lished in the emigre Russian press
in l'aris that Marius Moutet, min-
ister of colonies, had taken up the
question with the governors of
French colonies, the ministry de-
clared that the plan was still in
the exploratory stage. It was in-
dicated that France might be wil-
ling to advance part of the funds
needed to underwrite such a pro-
ject but would expect interested
Jewish groups to furnish most of
the money needed.
Whatever comes of the plan. M.
Moutet, an old friend of the Jews
and a leading member of the
French Pro-Palestine Committee,
made it clear that it is not in-
tended to establish another "Jew-
ish homeland." He said the settle-
ment of Jews in Madagascar or
other French colonies would have
to be done on a small scale at first
in order to avoid any political dif-
ferences with the natives, but he
added: "I ,don't want to say it is
impossible to make an effort to
build up a substantial colony."
Although only speculations can
be mode, some observers profess
to see in this plan a link with the
scheme inspired by the Polish gov-
ernment to settle a substantial
number of Jews in Madagascar.
The Polish government has public-
ly discussed Madagascar as a
possible outlet for l'olish Jewry.
In view of this it is being whis-
pered that Poland has come to a
private understanding with France
on the question of Jewish emigra-
tion from Poland to hilidagascar,
which is no stranger in Jewish
immigration discussions, having
been considered by the late Israel
Zangwill's Jewish Territorial Or-
ganization.
Issue Threats of New Outbreaks in Demand
That Mandate Should be Abolished;
Do Not Recognize Government
CLAIM THEY LIVE AS ANIMALS
UNDER RULE OF THE BRITISH
Members of Commission Indignant Over
Misquotation of Secret Document
by an Arab Witness
JERUSALEM (WNS-Palcor Agency) —
There can be no peace in Palestine until jus-
tice has been done to the Arabs. This was the
challenge flung to the British Royal Commis-
sion by Auni Bey Hadi, vete ran leader of the
Arab Independence party and member of
the Arab Higher Committee. The witness denied the
existence of a Government in Palestine, acknowledging
only that Great Britain was there by virtue of the Man-
date of the League. Offering his own interpretation of
Arab rights in Palestine, Auni Bey was ruled out of order
by Chairman Lord Peel when the Arab leader began dis-
cussing the meaning of the pledge
DINNER OF MEN'S
CLUBS THURSDAY Egypt during the war
made to Hussein, then Sheriff of
Mecca, by Sir Henry McMahon,
British IIigh Commi esioner in
Dr. Brickner to Address the
Annual Fellowship
Gathering
Rabbi Barnett R. Brickner of
Cleveland, nationally prominent
lecturer, will be the guest speaker
at the annual joint fellowship
meeting and dinner of the Men's
Clubs of Temple Beth El, Congre-
gation Shaarey Zedek, Congrega-
Political Preference
RABBI LOOKSTEIN
TO SPEAK JAN. 31
Eminent Scholar to Address
Mizrachi Anniversary
Banquet
Arrangements are being com-
pleted by the Mizrachi Organiza-
tion of Detroit for its 25th anni-
versary banquet to be held on
Sunday evening, Jan. 31, at the
Shaarey Zedek.
The principal speaker at this
banquet will be Dr. Joseph Look-
stein, spiritual leader of the larg-
est synagogue in New York, Kehl-
lath Jeshurun.
Rabbi Isaac Stollman, one of
the outstanding Mizrachi leaders
in Detroit, is taking an active
part in preparations for the Miz-
rachi anniversary banquet, and
will also address the celebration.
Dr. Lookstein is associate pro-
fessor of homiletics at the Yeshi-
vah College of New York, and he
is the principal of the Hebrew
Teachers' Training School for
Girls in New York. He is one of
the vice-presidents of the Mizrachi
Organization of America. Dr.
Lookstein holds the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy from Co-
lumbia University.
An outstanding orator, Rabbi
Lookstein is recognized as one of
the leaders In orthodox Jewry in
this country.
Other speakers at the banquet
will include local and visiting rab-
bis and lay-leaders in the Mizrachi
movement.
The Mizrachi 25th jubilee cele-
bration has attracted wide atten-
tion and co-operation from De-
troit orthodox Jews. Practically
every synagogue will be repre-
sented at this Mizrachi event. and
an unprecedented measure of Miz-
rachl effort has already been man-
ifested. With this celebration a
new pace will be net for Detroit's
Mizrachi. Monthly meetings and
open forums with prominent
guest speakers will be part of the
program to follow this jubilee
celebration.
DR. BARNETT R. BRICKNER
tion Bnai Moshe and Congrega-
tion Bnai David on Thursday eve-
ning, Jan. 28, at 6:30 o'clock
at the Bnai David, 14th and Elm-
hurst. The topic of Rabbi Brick-
ner's address will be "What
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Address on "Formal Adult Education" Delivered by Rabbi
Leon Fram; Urges Broad Cultural Program
in Describing Work in Detroit
PALESTINE PARLEY
SET FOR FEB.. , '1
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.CnntInuing the general explan-
ation of the Arab case started by
the Mufti of Jerusalem, Auni Bey
charged that the terms of the
Mandate Were inconsistent with
the covenant of the League itself
in the establishment of the Jewish
national Home in l'alestine.
Quoting the 1922 White l'aper
issued by the British Government,
he asserted that the document
established the National Home
within limits fixed by the num-
bers and interests of the present
Population. Devoting himself at
length to a statement attributed
to Dr. Chaim Weimann that he
would make Palestine as Jewish
as England is English, the Arab
leader said that expression showed
the real meaning of "National
Home." Sir Laurie Hammond in-
terrupted to point out that
Dr. Weis mann had said
that the Jews wished to build
something in Palestine which
would be as Jewish as England is
English, which was a different
thing, he said. "Nevertheless I
want to emphasize that under the
Mandate Palestine can become as
Plea for Spiritual Unity Sounded
At Hebrew Congregations Conclave
NEW ORLEANS, La. — Warn-
ing that Jewish unity must be
spiritual as well as practical and
asserting the right of the indi-
vidual Jew to do his own thinking,
Jacob W. Mack of Cincinnati.
chairman of the executive board
of the Union of American He-
brew Congregations, opened the
35th council of the union. Mr.
Mack, who found "cause for new
faith" in the gathering he ad-
dressed, declared, "Your presence
here speaks of the Jewish will to
live—let those who are discour-
aged take heart."
Touching on definite Issues in
present-day Jewish life, Mr. Mack
maintained that rabbi and lay-
men must co-operate in the mat-
ter of spokesmanship for the
synagogue.
Speaking on the question of
Jewish unity. Mr. Mack pointed
out that the unity of Israel in
the recent past has been a unity
for the relief of fellow-Jews
throughout the world and for
combatting anti-Semitism.
"It is a type of unity that is
not without its value as it has
united Jews of many national
loyalties, many varieties of cul-
Change Effected to Enable ture, and even of many differ-
ences in religious outlook." he
Dr. Weizmann to At.
said, adding however, "our meet-
tend Conference
ing today is a protest against a
unity that is purely practical and
NEW YORK.- — The national has not in it • spiritual signific-
conference for Palestine, the third ance."
American Reform Judaism
annual assembly of American
Jewish leaders concerned with the
took • good-sized step heels-
rebuilding of the Jewish Home-
ward toward the old forms of
land, has been scheduled for Sa- traditional Judaism when the
turday evening, Feb. 6, and Sun- final joint session of the 35th
day, Feb. 7, at Hotel Mayflower, biennial council of the Union
of American Hebrew Centre.
Washington D. C., it was an-
gation• and its affiliated Na-
nounced by Dr. Stephen S. Wise,
tional Federations of Temple
national chairman of the United
Sisterhoods and Brotherhoods
Palestine Appeal. which is spon-
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During his testimony, Auni Bey
referred to the use made of the
argument that Jews were dis-
persed throughout the world and
loved Palestine. Loud laughter
rang through the hearing cham-
ber when Lord Peel interjected
"too much." The witness con-
tinued that it was impossible to
ask his people to accept anything
that deprived them of their natur-
al rights. "Under the Ottomans
we lived as Moslems. Now we live
as animals," he declared.
It was reported hero that the
Royal Commission expects to have
its hearings completed in time to
leave for England on Jan. 28.
adopted a resolution recom-
mending to Reform concrete-
(ions the more extensive use of
ancient symbols, ceremonies
and customs of Judaism. In •
formal resolution the lay lead-
ers of Reform Judaism urged
Reform congregations to use
only Jewish music in the Sab-
bath services; to employ • can-
tor, as Orthodox synagogues
do; to chant tbe Kiddush; and
to use only Jewish singers in
synagogue choirs where prac-
tical; the singir.g of traditional
Jewish hymns; and the institu-
tion of "such traditional ob-
servances as ■ ro wise, practic-
able and expedient in each con-
(rogation.
Robert P. Goldman of Cincin-
nati was elected president of the
Union, an office which had not
been filled in 10 years. Jacob W.
Mack, also of Cincinnati. who is
chairman of the Union executive
board, was naessd first vice-presi-
dent; Harry N. Gottlieb. Cincin-
nati- second vice-president; N.
Henry Beckman. Cincinnati, treas-
urer; Rabbi George Zepin, Cin-
cinnati, secretary.
Officers named by the Federa-
tion of Temple Brotherhoods in-
cluded Samuel B. Finkel, New
York, president; Jesse Cohen,
Brooklyn, first vice-president; Al-
bert F. Meckleaburger, Chicago,
second vice-president: Ferdinant
T. Weil, Pittsburgh, third vice-
president; Arthur Straus, Chicago,
treasurer.
The Union, once the foun-
tainhead of anti-Zionism, also
took an important &sties when
it urged its constituents to give
financial am: mewl support to
the rebuilding of Palestine. A
resolution was adopted express.
lag "satisfaetims with the pro -
rem made by the Jewish Agen-
cy is the uplsaUski•g of Pales-
tine" and emPl*n.i.jelt that "a
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