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Vol. XXXIX No. 47
AID TO REFUGEES
SUBJECT OF WHITE
HOUSE DISCUSSION
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1938
Symbols of Passover
WEDGWOOD MAKES
FIGHTING APPEAL
IN JEWS' BEHALF
Jessel Guest at
Campaign Meeting
ANTI-JEWISH LAWS Special Gifts and Trade Council
PREDICTED AFTER
NAZI PLEBISCITE Divisions Commence Solicitations
President Meets With Prot-
estant, Catholic and
Jewish Spokesmen
Sees Suffering from Too
Much Despair, Not
Enough Boldness
Jews Terrorized During Vot-
ing; Forced to Polish
Nazis' Boots
24 NATIONS ACCEPT
RELIEF CALL OF U. S.
NATION-WIDE MOVE
TO COMBAT NAZISM
HUNGARY INTRODUCES
RABID ANTI-SEMITISM
New Probe of Bund Opened
by U. S. Department
.
of Justice
Ritual Murder Charge Leads
to Anti-Jewish Riot
in Polish Town
Roosevelt Blocks Nazi Move
to Ship Goods Here by
Way of Austria
WASHINGTON, D. C. (WNS)
—Ways and means for private
financing of the emigration of
refugees from Germany and Aus-
tria in co-operation with the
United States and the inter-gov-
ernmental committee to be cre-
ated for that purpose were under
discussion at a White House con-
ference called by President Roose-
velt. Attending the conference
on invitation from the President
were eight representatives of
Catholic, Protestant and Jewish
groups who were schedul ed to lay
before the President concrete
proposals.
Meeting with the President
were Archbishop Joseph F. Rum-
mel of New Orleans, chairman of
the Catholic-Episcopal Committee
for German Refugees; Henry Mor-
genthau, Sr., Raymond B. Fos-
dick, president of the Rockefeller
Foundation; James G. McDonald,
former League of Nations High
Commissioner for German Refu-
gees; Joseph P. Chamberlain, who
represented the United States on
the League High Commission; Dr.
Samdel McCrea Cavert, former
president of the Federal Council
of Churches of Christ; Bernard
M. Baruch and Lewis Kennedy,
president of the National Council
of Catholic Men. Also scheduled
to attend were Secretary of State
Hull and Secretary of Labor Per-
kins.
24 Nations Accept Plan
The details of plans for ad-
ministering the proposal of the
United States for the creation of
an inter-governmental committee
to aid the emigration of refugees
from Germany and Austria will
be made public in a very few days,
Secretary of State liuII said in
announcing that Great Britain had
.......accepted the American plan. -Mr.
Hull also stated that 24 of the
29 countries invited had agreed
to join the inter-governmental
movement. In addition to Eng-
land new acceptances came from
Denmark, Cuba, Costa Rica and
Ecuador, leaving only Norway,
Switzerland, Honduras and Nica-
ragua to be heard from. Italy is
the only country that has refused
to co-operate. Mr. Hull also in-
dicated that the personnel of the
governmental committee and the
place and time of its meeting
would be revealed shortly.
Britain's acceptance was an-
nounced in a note handed to
United States Ambassador Ken-
nedy. The note declares that
England "welcomes the proposal,
shares the concern which has
prompted the United States to
take the initiative and desires to
co-operate to the fullest extent
possible." The British note em-
phasizes that the work of exist-
ing agencies dealing with refu-
gees should not be interfered with,
calls attention to the position of
the League of Nations High Com-
mission for German Refugees and
states that Britain is "already
examining what contribution is in
its power to make for a solution
For 1938 Allied Jewish Campaign
Leaders and Workers Encouraged by Early
Hearty Responses to Appeal for
$390,700 Quota
EFFORTS OF WOMEN'S COMMITTEE
IMPORTANT FACTOR IN CAMPAIGN
Five Co-Chairmen Issue Statements Describ-
ing Need for Raising Full Quota
for 52 Causes
NEW YORK. — Colonel halal))
VIENNA (WNS)—Barred from
C. Wedgwood, member of the
participating in the anschluss
British Parliament for 52 yen%
plebiscite which resulted in a
one of the most distinguishnl
more than 99 per cent affirmative
champions of Jewish rights
vote, Austria's Jews waited with
throughout the world, last Sunda's,
undisguised anxiety the itnmedi-
issued a fighting appeal to the
ate future. It was predicted that
GEORGE JESSEL
Jews of America "to unite in
all of the specific anti-Jewish
doing something definite for the
One of the outstanding radio measures that were held in abey-
particular Jews who are at thb comedians and stage stars, George ance until after the plebiscite
moment being trampled under Jessel, will be the guest at the Al- would now be formally applied.
foot."
lied Jewish Campaign workers' During the voting and after the
Col. Wedgwood's appeal was rally at Hotel Statler on Wednes- results were announced, Jews re-
made at a reception tendered in day evening, April 20. Jessel'a first mained within doors, fearing to
his honor at the Hotel Lombardy stage appearance was at the age of provoke the joyous crowds that
by the American Jewish Congress 9, when he played in the Imperial thronged the streets.
loon his arrival from Europe, Theater in New York's Harlem
On the day before the plebis-
aboard the S. S. President Har- with Walter Winchell and Eddie cite, however, Nazi sadism toward major portion of the drive's quota of $390,700 through
ding. for a brief visit.
the
Jews reached new heights the larger gifts.
Cantor. He is considered one of
"Ten years ago," Col. Wedg- America's foremost after-dinner when scores of Jews were dragged
Members of the pre-campaign organization, under
wood said, "there were only lso- speakers as well as an entertaining from their homes and forced to
lated spots where liberalism and master of ceremonies. On previous kneel before Nazi storm troopers the co-chairmanship of Clarence H. Enggass, Harry Frank,
Judaism were not safe. Now therg occasions, when he appeared before and to perform all sorts of menial Abe Srere, Henry Wineman, Maurice Aronsson, Abraham
is hardly any spot in the worn Jewish audiences in behalf of re- tasks under the watchful eyes of Cooper, Dr. Leo M. Franklin and Harry S. Grant, met at
where they are safe."
*dinner Wednesday at the Stet-
lief causes, he was widely ac- servant girls formerly employed
Best Means: The Congress , claimed for his eloquence.
ter Hotel and solemnly endorsed
i n Jewish households. While the
He lauded the services of the
the appeals for increased con-
majority of Jews hid in terror in
World Jewish Congress with
tributions to this year's campaign
cellars or behind barricaded doors,
which he is intimately familia*,
for wholehearted action and co-
those who ventured out were im-
and urged support of the Worl
operation in securing the needed
mediately conscripted for street
Jewish Congress as the most
funds in one of the most tragic
cleaning. The Nazis also amused
portant instrumentality for pr
periods in the history of the Jew-
themselves by forcing Jews to
tecting the' Jewish status
clean boots. Many cafes posted Rabbi Hershman to Be Prin. ish people. In addition to the
Europe.
of the pre-campaign divi-
signs reading "come and get your
"It is incumbent upon . eve
cipal Speaker at Hebrew heads
shoes cleaned free by Jews." Sev.
sions, an address was delivered
Jew who is safe, and upon ever Foreign Correspondent to eral Jews were forced to march
School Exercises
to the gathering by Fred M. But-
liberal who is safe, to spend hi
streets carrying signs
zel, general chairman of the cam-
Address U. P. A. Confer- through.the
time thinking how best to say
around their necks reading: "We
Chol Ila-hoed Pesach. Wed- paign.
those who are unsafe," he urged.
ence April 24 in Chicago are
criminals, vote yes. We are nesday evening, April 20, has
Formal activities also began
"This is not a time to go on
the best lavatory cleaners. We been set for the joint graduation for the executive committee of
shrugging one's shoulders and
clean shoes. After the plebiscite exercises of the various classes the Trade Council of the Detroit
The
mid-west
region
of
the
saying 'I cannot do anything,' United Palestine Appeal has se- we will leave Austria."
of the United Hebrew Schools.
Service Group, on Thursday eve-
You can do as much as I can do
The introduction of the Nu-
Alexander L. Easterman,
The principal speaker of the ning, at a rally held at the Stat.
and I can do as much as the nex cured
remberg racial laws to Austria evening will be Rabbi A. M. ler. In a stirring address. Miss
chief
foreign
correspondent
of
the
man can do. We all must put o
London Daily Herald, one of the has blocked the marriage of
Hilary Newitt, eminent British
shoulders to the task." .
Count Carlos von Hapsburg,
author and correspondent, de-
"The best means we have a greatest newspapers in the world member of the former ruling
with
a
circulation
of
over
2,000,000
scribed
her impressions of Europe'
our disposal," Col. Wedgwoo
family, to Caroline S•tzger,
gathered in the course of her
said, "is the World Jewish Con daily, as principal guest speaker Budapest Jewess. The couple ■
to
appear
at
a
catered
luncheon
wide
travels
and warned against
geese. Everything must be
ws
were to have been married
the menace of fascism that is en-
to, effect _tootelinaenel_emoeke
.. shortly,-before Enter _but At.
circling
the
globe.
.She „meted
as one gets from the World Jai
Count has postponed the wed•
sneedy action In providing relief
ish Congress."
ding for fear of being arrested
for the needy and urged that all
Protests Have an Effect
on a charge of sssss nschande.
anti-fascist groups be united in
Discussing the pitiful plight of
To keep kin, from marrying the
defense of democracy.
5,000,000 Jews in Germany,
Jewess the Nazis have declined
Early Response Encouraging
Poland, Rumania and Austria,
to give him a visa to go to
Col. Wedgwood said, "I think the
Prospects' slips were assigned
Budapest.
World Jewish Congress is defi-
to the pre-campaign and Trade
Meanwhile, the economic plight
nitely doing something to protect
Council solicitors and the ready
I of Vienna Jewry grew more crit-
these people and put them in a
response received at the two ini-
ical. The disorganization of the
position where they will not be
tial gatherings served to encour-
Jewish community because of the
dependent upon the charities of
age the leaders in the drive that
arrest of its leaders and the resig-
their relations in America and
the complete quota will be sub-
nation of Dr. Adolph Beebe, who
England."
scribed by a community that is
was named temporary president,
He lauded the action of the
fully aware of the needs of the
is creating chaos. The situation
World Jewish Congress and of
t imes.
is so bad that Dr. Joseph Rosen,
the American Jewish Congress in
Indications of the community's
who came here in behalf of the
mobilizing world opinion in pro-
interest were also evidenced in
Joint Distribution Committee, was
testing against the oppression of
the
replies received to the appeal
forced to leave after three days
Jews in Europe. In this connec-
(PLEASE TURN TO PAGE TEN)
issued by Mr. Butzel for volun-
tion he said, "There are occa-
teer weekers. Not only did hun-
sionally meetings at Madison
dreds respond promptly, offering
Square Garden. We in England
their help in the campaign, but
read occasionally of magnificent
I many men and women also sent
speeches by Mayor LaGuardia.
in substantially increased contri-
DR. A. M. HERSHMAN
They have an effect upon the
butions voluntarily, even before
governments of Rumania. Poland ALEXANDER L EASTERMAN Will Have as his Topic "Some
Hershman of the Shaarey Zedek. approached by the regular cam-
and Lithuania and all countries at the Covenant Club on Sunday,
Questions Every Jew Must
paign organization.
The
exercises
will
open
with
a
where Jews are oppressed, really April 24. The luncheon will be the
Answer"
Plan Series of Meetings
processional by the graduates.
quite out of proportion to the ac- outstanding event of an all-day
Bernard
Isaacs,
superintendent
A series of important meetings
tual power behind either the conference for Palestine beginning
On
Friday
evening,
of
the
schools,
will
then
deliver
April
22,
at
is
now
eing arranged for the
British government or the Ameri- at 10 a. m. and divided in four
the Sabbath Eve service of Temple the opening address.
duration of the campaign, it was
can Government."
sessions, the first of its kind to be Beth El, Dr. Leo M. Franklin will
announced
on Thursday, by hi-
He will be followed by one of
Approves the Boycott
held in Chicago in the past 12 speak on the subject: "Some Ques-
the students of the Six Mile Road dore Sobeloff, executive director
Col. Wedgwood urged support years.
tions
That
Every
Jew
Must
School, Milton Liphahitz, who will of the Jewish Welfare Federation.
of the World Jewish Congress
In his professional capacity, Mr. Answer."
(PLEASE TURN TO PAGE NINE)
talk on the significance of Pass-
saying "It seems to me that the
Easterman has just completed an
This topic was inspired by the over. The valedictorians are
(PLEASE TURN TO PAGE II)
extensive tour of Europe and has conference of Jewish students Norman Katz and Belle Margo-
made an investigation into condi- held in Detroit during the past is, both of the Tuxedo-Ifolmur
tions in Russia, Poland, Rumania, week-end.
School.
Austria and Czechoslovakia, meet-
A social hour under the aus-
One of the most impressive mo-
ing and interviewing all the lead- pices of the Temple Sisterhood
ing political figures in European follows the services and the pub- ments of the traditional gradua-
affairs. He has visited Palestine lic is invited. The musical service tion exercises is the candle cere-
three times since 1922 and spent is conducted by George Galvani mony. A lighted candle is hand-
ed over by members of the gradu-
two months in the country during
his choir. Services start at 8 ating class to members of the Will Deliver Concluding Ad.
Mrs. Lewin-Epstein Urges the 1936 disturbances. Of course, and
o'clock.
dress in Temple Men's
(PLEASE TURN TO PAGE S)
he has been able to gain an intim-
Support for Henrietta
Club Series
ate
knowledge
of
Palestinian
af-
Szold's Program
fairs. Upon his arrival on the S.S.
Under t2e auspices of the Men's
A plea for support of Miss Queen Mary he declared, "Euro-
Club of Temple Beth El , Dr.
Ilenrietta Szold's social service pean Jewry is perishing under our
eyes,
dying
a
slow
heartrending
Preston
W. Slosson. profess or of
program inaugurated a short time
history at the University of
,
ago in Palestine was sounded death under fiendish hammer
blows.
Nothing
remains
for
disin-
Michigan, will deliver a lecture
here this week by a member of
Froure e s i c t riraly Peovl iecnyi
GArreAti
the child welfare committee of tegrating European Jewry but its
Palestine, which is headed by hope in the leadership of the
19,
at
8:30,
in
American
Jew,,
great
in
numbers,
the
main audito
auditor-
r-
Mrs. Frederick Kisch—Mrs. Sam-
ium of Temple Beth El. This
turn
uel Lewin-Epstein of Jerusalem. compact and sincere in its Jewish-
Mrs. Lewin-Epstein, sister-in- nese and powerful because of its Local Zionist Organizations, Synagogues, Schools Join lecture is the fourth and final
one in a series sponsored by the
in Planning Tribute; Haskarah Services
law of Rabbi and Mrs. A. M. background of American democ-
Men's Club during the past six
Hershman, is in Detroit on a racy. It becomes vitally important
During Passover
that
the
Jewish
People—and
that,
months.
month's visit with them. A for-
Prof. Slosson's services were
mer New-Englander, Mrs. Lewin. in my considered view, means
Spokesmen for all Zionist His associates thought no much
American
Jewry
above
all
other,
obtained for this occasion be-
Epstein wan one of the group of
groups in Detroit, with the co-
Iladassah workers to settle in must press unceasingly for the re- operation of the schools, syna- of his idealism and devotion that cause the directors of the Men's
Palestine 20 years ago and has alization of our aims in Palestine gogues and other organizations, they sent him for • year's study Club believed a lecture clarify.
resided there since, having mar- and must be prepared to combat are planning a memorial gather- in the Mikveh Israel Agricultural Mg Great Britain's foreign policy
ried Mrs. Hershman's brother with determination any effort to ing in tribute to Ephraim Philip School where he specialized in would be exceptionally timely
there. Privileged to see the deny our imperishable rights in Ticktin who, with Eliezer Kron- citriculture and general horticul- and of interest to those who de-
growth of the Jewish settlement nationhood in the Holy Land of gold of Toronto, were killed by ture. Ile was in charge of the sired to learn more regarding
plantation in his colony and great
Britain's relationship to the
from neglected desert-land and Israel."
Thursday afternoon, April hope for the future of the colony Great
Born in Scotland, and entering Arabs
present day foreign situation.
sand-duneeginto flourishing cities
7.
was
centered
in
the
work
he
was
Prof. Slosson is highly qualified
and colonies, she is in position to London journalism in 1926, Mr.
Under the chairmanbhip of
speak authoritatively on the con- Easterman rose rapidly to the Bernard Isaacs, who heads a doing with his plantation. His to discuss the topic of the eve-
dition,' in the land and the prog- front rank in the British press. He committee of the Zionist Organi- letters to his parents. Mr. and ning, as he was appointed in 1932
served as foreign editor of Lord zation of Detroit, the various Mrs. Asher Ticktin of 2803 Glad- to the post of Carnegie Visiting
ress made there.
stone Ave., constantly spoke of Professor in American History
Beaverbrook's London Daily Ex-
Delegated by Vaad Leumi
groups are arranging for a city-
Her present visit to this coun- press and continued in this post wide gathering for the latter part his trees, the sheep and goats of to Great Britain and recently was
the colony. He wrote with de- awarded the tame position for the
try is in the interest of the spe- until April 1933, when he resigned. of April.
termination about the work he year 1938-39. He has been writ-
cial mission to secure assistance Not only is Mr. Easterman a
in the meantime, a call has
for the child welfare program. writer of note but is also an ex. been issued to all rabbis to chant and his group were accomplish- ing monthly articles on British
The committee of which she is cellent news commentator. He de- memorial prayers for the Detroit ing, and he consistently refused politics for the magazine Events,
a member is functioning under clared, "There are two focal points martyr during the Haskarah serv- to return to this country because Is the author of "Twentieth Cen-
the direction of the Vaad Leumi, on which the survival of the Jew- ices in all local synagogues the he felt that he was needed in tury Euroee," "Europe Since
Palestine.
the Jewish National Council of ish people must be based—Ameri- last day of Passover.
1870," and a number of other his-
Northern High Graduate
Palestine, and she has been dele- can and Palestine Jewry can only
torical works. He has been teach-
Specialized
in
Citrimalture
Besides his parents, he is sur- ing at the University of Michigan
gated by this representative body look to these two countries far sal-
Ticktln
was
the
first
of
the
to appeal to American Jewry in vation and to save them from ex- Hashomer !fatale group to set- vived by his wife, • young Chal- since 1921, was appointed &mo-
et:eh from Poland whom he mar- diste proteasor of history in 1927
behalf of the social service and tinction.
tle in Palestine from Detroit four
child welfare program.
Mr. Easterman's talk promises and • half years ago. He had ried less than two years ago, and and is at the present time a fall
Mrs. Lewin•Epstein declares to be of utmost interest and bene- acquired his training In the two sisters. Mrs. Meyer Mathis ranking erofessor at the univer-
sity.
that while there Is need for un- fit to everyone and all who hope Hachsharth farm at Earlten. and Mein Ruth Ticktin.
Ephraim Philip Tlcktin, who
stinted support and untiring ef- to attend the conference are ur- N. Y. At his colony he was con-
Tickets for Prof. Stowell's ke-
was
an
American
citizen,
came
to
fort in behalf of a Jewish Pal- gently requested to make their re- sidered an outstar.ding leader of
tones are on sale at Grinnell's
estine, especially in this hour of servations immediately, at 160 N. his group and the symbol of the this country with his parents 11 an__ will be on sale at the main
Major phases of advance preparation for
the Allied Jewish Campaign of the Jewish
Welfare Federation, officially scheduled for
May 8 to May 18, got under way Wednesday
night when co-chairmen of the pre-campaign
divisions launched their efforts to secure the
Three beautiful pieces for the Seder table are shown in the
picture above, a page of illustrations taken from the New Union
of American Hebrew Congregations book, "The Jewish Festivals"
by Hayyim Schauss. The Seder plate is of pewter and dated 1779.
The engravings illustrate the Chad Gadya, the popular Passover
parable of "The Kid." The large cup is of silver and is Dutch in
origin. The smaller one ig a 17th century German product.
The Pied Piper of Hebrew
A. H. Friedland, Wonder-Maker of a
Language
By PHILIP SLOMOVITZ
(Copyright, 1535, Seven Arta Feature Syndicate)
53 WILL GRADUATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
EASTERMAN GUEST
CONCLAVE SPEAKER
Dr. L. M. Franklin
To Speak April 22
11.LEASE TPRN TO PAGE. TEN)
YOUTH CONFERENCE
COMPLETE SUCCESS
PALESTINE CHILD
WELFARE APPEAL
Delegates from Colleges in
Four States Attend
Students' Conclave
DR. W. P. SLOSSON
TO SPEAK TUESDAY
ARRANGE MEMORIAL MEETING FOR
EPHRAIM TICKTIN DETROIT YOUTH
WHO WAS MURDERED IN PALESTINE wriZ
By R. L. STEIN
"As the first experimental con-
ference of American Jewish col-
lege youth called to exchange
opinions on common, current prob-
lems; to stimulate thought rather
than to prompt action; to form the
nucleus of a permanent organiza-
tion, this conference has been emi-
nently successful." So said Dr.
Leo M. Franklin on Sunday, April
10, at Temple Beth El at the con-
clusion of the first regional con-
ference of Jewish students, held
April 8 to 10. The conference,
which was sponsored by the Cen-
tral Conference of American Rab-
bis, Committee on Religious Work
in Universities; United Synagogue
of America; Bnai Brith Hillel
.Foundation of the University of
Michigan, and the Youth Depart-
ment of the Union of American
Hebrew Congregations, attracted
over 200 college delegates not only
from Michigan institutions but
from Ohio, Illinois and Indiana.
The delegates concluded their
three-day series of discussions by
voting to organize themselves into
■ permanent body, to meet once a
year, and elected an organization
committee to make such plans as
would be necessary, This commit-
tee includes: Evelyn Shapiro,
Cleary College, Ohio; Bernice Le-
bowsky, Michigan State College;
Alexander Robinson, Michigan
State College; Sydney A. Goldman,
University of Detroit; Nathaniel
Holtzman, University of Michi-
gan; Wilbur Lowenberg, Univer-
sity of Detroit; Martin Alexander,
University of Michigan; Harold
thei apow, Universit of Michigan;
i yah Drum, Wayne Univer.
city; Leslie Schmier, Wayne Unt-
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PHOTOGRAPH OF MR. FRIEDLAND.
Jewry's cultural renaissance,
whose major achievements are the
revival of the Hebrew language
and literature, has been called the
miracle of modern times. In reality
it is one of several miracles which
are the result of national regenera-
tion among several peoples. The
revival of Gaelic in the new Ire-
land is akin to the rejuvenation of
Hebrew. It is a phenomenon that
may well be called the direct re-
sult of the rebirth of several small
peoples, among them our own.
In every instance, the miracle
was wrought by wonder•workere-
passionately devoted men and
women who dedicated their lives
not only to the acquisition of free-
dom for the physical beings of
their kinsmen, but also to the end
that their spiritual life may be
enriched. Eamon de Valera will
be remembered in the history of
Ireland as the miracle-man who
made Gaelic a living tongue.
Eliezer Ben Yehudah and Chaim
Nachman Bialik will rank fore-
most among the re-creators of the
A. H. FRIEDLAND—FOREMOST
AMONG THE CREATORS
But the Jewish case differs from
the Irish in one major point: Gae-
lic has been revived for the Irish
in Ireland, but Hebrew has become
once again the revived language
of the Jewish people not only for
the 430,000 Jews in Palestine but
also for hundreds of thousands of
Jews in the Diaspora. This ac-
complishment would have been im-
possible through the efforts of the
Palestinian leaders alone. In Eretz
Israel it was sufficient to placard
the major Jewish centers with the
demand "Daher Ivrith" to arouse
a patriotic desire to make Hebrew
the language of the Jewish peo-
ple. In the Diaspora it needed a
dill-rent approach. It required an
understanding of the psychology of
children who must be the first to
be reached in such • revival
through the Jewish schools. It
needed a convincing argument for
the grown-ups, for those whose
tastes are more set and whose
habits, whether in the use of Yid-
dish or any other Jewish Idiom,
nr the native language of the land,