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(CONCLUDED from EDITORIAL PAGE) and the bridging of the gap be- (CONCLUDED from EDITORIAL PAGE
tween minister and laity. In all of
kilt.) which we need not enter here- these directions Puritanism parel-
in in itself the most striking kled or was unconsciously follow- to demand the destruction of the
testimony of the importance at- ing Jewish precedent. Every syna- Jew? Is it possible that the Jew
tached to the language during the gogue was an independent entity; is so powerful an economic com-
time that the ideals and institu- formal ranking and grading of the
petitor that safety and security can
tions of the colonists were taking rabbinate was unknown; and the
be assured only by his elimination?
on crystallised form.
rabbi, like the Puritan elder—the
In this connection it is well to order should properly be reversed Though abundant proof has been
bear in mind that what was im- —laid no claim to supernatural- presented that the Jew is so small
pressive about New Englaad He- ism in any form. Learning, piety, an operator as to be almost in-
braism was not the peak of its interpretation of God's will as re- significant, it seems to have little
scholastic attainment. For this vealed In the Law—a source bpen weight with those who are deter-
was the classic period of Christian- to all—these were the essential mined upon hie extirpation.
Jewish scholarship in the Old qualification for spiritual author-
The Poison of Prejudice
World too.
ity in Judaism as in the Puritan
Or are we to interpret the preju-
Originally a phase of humanism , churches. In both institutions the dice against the Jew as something
the storehouse of Hebrew lore was religious head was chosen by the insensate, innate, and therefore
ineradicable? Corroboration to some
turned into the very arsenal of people.
The function of the elder was extent cornea from Joseph Bloch
Protestant Reformation. Certainly
the
of
the Christian Hebraists in Eng- strikingly similar to that
who, in his "Israel and the Na-
land and Holland, Germany and rabbi. He was the political as well tions", quotes from an address that
France far excelled our New Eng- as the religious adviser and guide he delivered in the Austrian Par-
land enthusiasts in profundity to the civil magistracy. His author- liament: "Nothing can help the
and originality. The distinctive ity was directly commensurate Jew. Ile will never give satisfac-
element of Puritan liebraism was with the weight of his character, tion, no matter what he does, If
its hold upon the popular imagina- his learning and his ability. He he spends too much, he is osten-
tion, which can only be described had no official position in the town tatious, a spendthrift; if he spends
as a phase of the Hebrew spirit administration, but he was con- too little, he is called stingy, a
that inspired the movement in all sulted c in all matters. His miser. If he keeps aloof from poli-
its aspects.
opinions carried authority only tical life, he is lacking in public
through "opening the rule of God's spirit; if he takes part in political
The Puritans and the K•hal
No one has pointed out, as far word" and fortifying his opinion life, he is an impertinent intruder.
as I know, the striking parallel by one or more "Scriptures," in If he joins the government, you
between the reforms introduced by other words, by a text. This was say, 'Of course the Jew is always
the Puritans in the church and the adolescent equivalent of the on the side of the powers that be';
town government of the New Eng- mature rabbinic responsum. Even if he joins the opposition, he is an
land settlements, and the com- in the outward manifestations of element of dissatisfaction in politi-
munity organization of the Jewish reverence which the rabbi and the cal life." But Bloch was not con-
kahal. 1 am not referring to the elder received from their respective vinced that prejudice is unavoid-
imprint of Biblical legislation congregations there was complete able, for he wrote his book to an-
upon both groups, of which more accord. Thus in many of the swer the anti-Semitic attacks on
ence solely to churches "the members hose rever- the Talmud.
anon. I have refer
the important non-Biblical fea- ently when the parson, dressed in
Perhaps we may be helped in
tures which the Puritan institu- black skull-cap and Geneva cloak, thinking this problem through if
tions and the kahal have in com- entered the door; and they stood, we recall that many centuries ago
mon, both in outer form and inner in token of respect until after he another religious group was the
principle. The resemblance is not entered the pulpit and was seat- recipient of all the condemnations
superficial. It calls for interpreta- ed." This is still a widely prevalent that are now leveled at the Jew.
custom among Jews in the so- Tertullian, the creator of Christian
tion.
I am not suggesting for a mo- called old-fashioned congregations. Latin literature, about the year
ment that the Puritans modeled
Returning to the interior of the 200 of the Common Era, wrote of
their institutions after the pat- meeting-house, we are again the persecutions of the early
tern of the medieval kahal, which struck by many parallels. The Christians as follows: "The hea-
was probably unknown to them in white, bright daylight in place of thens make it their grievance that
any of its details. All the more the "dim religious light," the Christians dominate the state and
significant, however, is the implied bareness and simplicity of the in- that they are everywhere, For
kinship between them. In form terior, the absence, on principle, every damage done, the Christians
and in substance—literally and of an organ or other instrument, are blamed. When the Tiber over-
figuratively—Puritanism and Ju- are all analogous to synagogue flows its banks, when the Nile fails
daism spoke the same spiritual features. There were striking dif- to rise in times of drought, earth-
language, albeit with different ferences, too, of course. There quakes, famine, plague—the cry
tone and accent.
were aspects of physical austerity arises: 'Throw the Christians to
The central institution of a about the meeting-house that re- the lion!' None clamor so much for
New England community was the mind one of Karaitic gloom. There the punishment of the Christians
meeting-house, as the synagogue was no lighting of the interior as the mob which rejoices at execu- •
was in a Jewish settlement. The nor was it ever permitted to heat tions; and governors who persecute
name at once invites attention. I t the meeting-house. Church at- Christiana are popular. They are
is reminiscent of the Hebrew beth tendance at services that lasted dogged, informed , against, sur-
ha-keneset, t h e equivalent of for the better part of the Sabbath prised at their meetings. The
"synagogue." The Puritan had an day during the freetiug Mas- Christians are stoned, their houses
aversion to the designation of sachusetts winter was indeed a burnt. Not even dead Christians
church for a house of worship, as test of Puritan fortitudee. The are spared."
a modern traditional Jew frowns elders were forced to preach with Cultivating Better Understanding
upon temple as a substitute for their hands cased in woolen or
The persecution of the Chris-
synagogue, though for a different fur mittens, while women were tians came to an end when the
reason. The Puritan case is stated sufficiently pampered to be allowed world began taking Christianity
by Cotton Mather in that he to bring foot-stoves as ah aid to seriously. Doesn't it follow logically
"found no just ground in Scrip- comfort.
that the malignity directed at the
ture to apply such a trope as
If time permitted, one could Jew may one day reach the vanish-
church to a house of public as- multiply numerous analogies and ing point when the Christian world
sembly."
contracts suggested by the "seat- acquires a better understanding of
The most drastic reforms which ing of the meeting," the call to Judaism and the Jew?
Puritanism introduced in the prayer by drum, horn and shell,
Evidently it was because of such
church policy when it broke away the interruptions of the services a conviction that the Tract Com-
from the Anglican Episcopacy lay and the contrasting social sig- mission, some years ago, was or-
in the decentralization of the nificance of the practice in syna- ganized to issue informational
church, the abolition of the hierchy gogue and meeting-house.
pamphlets. The purpose was not
to convert the world to Judaism
but rather to speed the day when
all men might "recognize that they
are brethren, one in spirit and one
in fellowship."
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As I grew into girlhood it de- wide range of subjects. They
I attended the Brown School in veloped that I had two talents, I group themselves under several
Showroom Hours: 9 A. M. to 6 P. M. Dail;
Hartford, and I was not a bright could sing and I had business series-headings such as: The So-
scholar. How could I be, when I ability. Unconsciously, b e c a use cial Ideal in Judaism, Judaism and
was so sleepy and tired that my singing was second nature to me, Other Modern Religions, Judaism
poor little brain refused to func- I -would occasionally sing in my and Modern Thought, Jewish Theo-
tion and the subjects all seemed father's restaurant. Then I found logy, and Jewish Literature. At
dull? Only one class wasn't dull that the patrons liked it. A new this writing, 25 of the contem-
—the singing class. I always restaurant moved into the neigh- plated pamphlets have appeared
thought I could sing, and no mat- borhood, and it irked me greatly and many others are in process.
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and I became so competent that and found that when I sang the France and in Hungary, have de-
good Mr. Emerson, my singing customers came back.
cided to undertake similar educa-
teacher—who took special pains
It was the year that I was 16 tional programs.
with me and taught me all he
That the pamphlets have been
that
I
decided
to
put
my
fortunes
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take his classes when he was called to the test. The Jewish High Holy the many comments that have been
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not
through scholarship that I mother did the necessary shop- ing for the Christian ministry, in
for Kashruth
got my diploma. I did it through ping I should have a three days' his request for a number of our
my music, and I remember that vacation. I did the required work, pamphlets added this meaningful
when my diploma was handed to and then I went on my vacation. sentence: "It Is my hope that read-
me the principal said: "Here is But I didn't come back in three ing this literature will help to make
one girl who has , received her days.
them better informed and hence
diploma on her personality." It
What really happened was that more tolerant in their attitude to-
was the first time I had ever
ward Jews in the communities
I
ran
away
from
home
and
my
heard the word which was to play
where they may secure pastorates."
such an important part in my only regret is that I ran away on What Christian Ministers Can Do
Yom Kippur, which was an added
career.
Other avenues of approach along
Music and singing helped me grief to my parents. I went to
lines must be utilized
1 bear my hours of drudgery, and New York, but didn't look up any educational
if
we
are to alter the state of mind
friends or relatives, for well I
2 tunes haunted even my sleep. They knew•that they would immediately of the biased and the prejudiced.
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3 put wings on my feet and finally bundle me off home. I went to Christian ministers are consecrated
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wakened my consciousness. Just
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to teach love for one's neighbor,
before school finished I came to Schwartz's on Second Ave. and good will. and respect for the view-
similar places. If my singing
012345667890123 4 5 678901234567890 my senses. I wasn't going to be to
points of others. Through their
a slave, and my mother wasn't brought more customers to TO' several denominational organiza-
going to stand long hours over the father's small cafe, I reasoned, it tions 'these ministers could be re-
kitchen stove cooking, cooking, could bring customers to others as quested to preach an occasional
eternally cooking. Five years well. I started singing my songs; sermon decrying the narrow-mind-
jazz was just coming in, and I was
later I was able to take my
determined to succeed. Never edness of religious prejudice.
Our Salimi, Wieners, Bologna, Corned Beef,
mother out of that kitchen.
Every Christian theological sem-
When I look at the carefree would I go back to my home until inary should be asked to inculcate
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young things in the night clubs I could go back a success, a help in their students the proper atti-
WI, you see the Gunsberg Label you know
today I think of my own youth, its to my family, and could take my tude of forbearance and consider-
that the product is strictly kosher,' full of flavor and
days and nights barren of pleas- mother out of the kitchen. Grimly ation for opposing theological
I held fast to my purpose, and all
ure and play. As a young girl I
the finest quality.
new ideas. Every Christian publication
never went to a dance. There was the time I was singing the
Demand Gunsberg's Kosher Salami
syncopated
songs, giving them— house could be asked to lend its
no money, no time for frivolities.
shall I say?—the Sophie Tucker cooperation in the endeavor to
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I never had a party frock, and I
eradicate misunderstanding and
touch.
don't remember ever getting a new
I can remember the first sorTgl dissension.
dress over which my mother, in
These are long range programs.
her weariness, failed to drop sang there; it was "Goodbye, Mr. However, a disease whom poison
asleep while making it. My new Greenback." They didn't pay a has infested the world for almost
dresses never gave me pleasure cafe singer in those days, at least 2,000 years cannot be cured by one
for this reason; I always bad to not on Second Ave., and the artist operation.
of my tired mother asleep didn't have to guess whether she
Prejudice is a poison. Education
Ladies Auxiliary of Yeshiva think
over the work. Because I too was was a success. She could tell by is the antidote.
THI FLAVOR CAN'T BF IMITATID
Beth Judah to Sponsor
tired, and knew what it meant to the coins tossed in the hat, and
work until you drop, I could really when my voluntary salary mount-
Excursion July 11
You can attribute the anti-
ed up to $200 a week I knew that
sympathize with my mother.
Semitic press campaign in Italy
I had no childhood or youth as I was succeeding. Just about this to rumors that England is consid-
The Ladies Auxiliary of Ye- these terms are understood today. time the Edison Co. offered $1,000 ering making Palestine a British
shiva Beth Judah will sponsor an I had only hard work and the for 10 records; I wanted this
Dominion Mussolini fears that
excursion to Put-In-Bay Island, restaurant. My parents had a bard money. I went to Orange, N. J.,
in such an eventuality world
Sunday, July 11.
time trying to feed us all and and parked myself in front of the Jewry would become in effect sup-
The boat being large, the so- send us to school, yet they man- factory door, and in the end I
porters of the British Empire ...
ciety joined with the Detroit aged to have us all go to cheder made the 10 records and got the
To block that II Duce is trying to
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Ladies Leehem Aniyim in the too. I learned to read and write $1,000.
scare the Jews ...
Back in Hartford my family
sale of tickets.
Yiddish and Hebrew, nor have I
Tickets may be procured by forgotten this accomplishment. My grieved and my mother turned
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calling the president of the Lad- parents placed great store by edu- gray because of me and because star, and the ovation I received
ies Auxiliary of Yeshiva Beth cation, and Jewish education came of the unkind remarks made by healed many wounds. And the
'HI BUR IN TN( GRHN BOTH!
Judah, Mrs. Pearl Rottenberg, first in their estimation. They people. That wan another reason greatest joy I have had was tak-
Townsend 5-1171.
were Orthodox Jews, and very why I determined never to go ing my mother out of that dread-
strict in their observance of tra- hack to Hartford until I was a ful environment. My father did
wanted to make them not live long, but lily mother,
We should behave to friends as dition. I'm GO years old now—I'm success; I
Do as you would be done by is
take back what they bad said. It thank God, was able to enjoy the
we would wish friends to behave not ashamed to admit it; I'm
was
in
1913
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