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Sabbath Scriptural Selection,
Pentate schal portion—Gen. 37:1-40:23.
Prophet ical portion—Amos 2:6-3:8.
Scrip a ural Readings for Chanukah Week
Sunday , Num. 7:1-17; Monday, Num. 7:18-29;
Toes lay, Num. 7:24.35; Wednesday, Num.
7:30- 41; Thursday, Num, 7:36-47; Friday,
Chan ukah and Rosh Chodesh Tebet Readings
of th e Law, Num. 28:1-15; 7:42-53.
Decemb er 16, 1938
Kislev 23, 5699
The Chanukah Spirit
4
Chanukah is the ideal time to instill
courage in the hearts of Jews and to dis-
pel despair and fear.
This is no time for Jews to be fright-
ened by what is happening throughout
the world. This is the opportune time
to learn a lesson from history and to be
brave and courageous.
There have always been heroes in Jew-
ish life. The Jew whose body was found
a few weeks among the debris of an Aus-
trian synagogue, with a Sacred Scroll of
the Law in his arms, is the embodiment
of heroism which has led our people to
defy dangers when it was necessary to
defend our heritage, and which has been
the most important contributing factor in
Israel's survival.
It is true that today there are contra-
dictory factors which make the heroism
of old impossible. Nevertheless, there is
still a challenge in the appeal of Judas
still a challenge in the appeal of Judas
"Gird yourselves, and be valient men:
for it is better for us to die in battle than
to look upon the evils that have come
upon ou r nation and the Holy Place."
In the light of the historic Chanukah
experience it is well to examine the chal-
lenge of the anti-Semite to the Jews of
this country.
Figures on the number of anti-Semitic
organizations in this country vary from 50
to 200. Each has a periodical of its own
and circulates vicious and lying propa-
ganda against the Jews.
How is this type of bigotry to be
fought?
Willi am Zukerman, eminent journalist,
in a special feature article released last
week by the Seven Arts Feature Syndi-
cate, described the technique of English
Jewry in fighting anti-Semitism and stated:
"The question of Jewish defense against
anti-Semitism is rapidly rising in signi-
ficance and becoming, at the present mo-
ment, one of the most urgent problems
facing Jews the world over. This is true
especially in those countries where Fas-
cist and anti-Semitic forces have not yet
reached political power and are as yet
on the defensive themselves. For in Fas-
cist and in semi-Fascist states, Jewish de-
fense is either forbidden entirely or it
can no longer avail anything against the
huge offensive measures directed by the
state.
"But even in the democratic countries
where the Jews are still able to defend
themselves and can do so effectively, the
question is not as simple as it seems to le.
Defense? By all means. All agree on
its necessity. But what kind of a defense?
And ho w it is to be conducted? What are
the exact means Jews are to use in their
efforts to repulse the attacks of their ene-
mies?
"Jewish counter-activity in England fol-
lows closely the Nazi footsteps in this di-
rection. The principle of Jewish defense
is that wherever the enemy attack there
should be a counter-attack. Whereever
the anti-Semites hold a street meeting, the
Jews would hold one of their own in order
to answer the accusations; wherever they
hold hall meetings, Jewish speakers should
be there to ask questions and repudiate
the lies. Similarly, the inspired anti-Se-
mitic letters to the editors and articles
which clearly emanate from Fascist
sources, should not be left unanswered.
In short, every false accusation which is
made against the Jews, whether in print
or in speech, should be followed up with
a reply giving the true facts.
"With this in view, the Board of Jew-
ish Deputies, (the Central Jewish Board
in England) has established a department
where all the facts and data necessary for
answering anti-Semitic accusations are to
be had for the asking. Jewish young men
are trained as speakers to be able to stand
up on a platform and refute anti-Semitic
lies effectively. Every anti-Semitic street
meeting is followed up with a Jewish meet-
ing on the same spot and, if possible, to
the sam e audience, and no Fascist meet-
ing is left without some Jewish speaker
rising to correct whatever lying statement
has been made about the Jews.
"The truth is that the official British
Jewish leadership for a time, refused to
take any action. Its present defensive
work has been forced upon it by others,
more enterprising and more progressive
Jewish bodies. These bodies (in England it
was the so-called Friendly Societies and
the labo • elements of the Jewish People's
Council) have come to their conclusions
by way of experience; they have found
that whatever truth there might have been
in the belief of the opponents of open
Jewish defense, is no longer valid under
present conditions. The present situation
has no parallel in recent Jewish history
and experiences of other days and other
countries cannot apply to it. The fact that
a certain system of defense failed it a
propaganda-ridden Germany is no proof
that it is bound to fail also in England.
To ignore anti-Semitic attacks in English-
A GENTILE SALUTE
1
December 16, 1938
an THE LEGAL CHRONICLE
ThEkentorrikwisnaiRoraaA
r iot
speaking countries does not mean to weak-
en it, but to strengthen it. If Jews do not
reply to accusations and calumny, the anti-
Semitic campaign will not collapse, but Non-Jew Berates Hitlerism;
will he infinitely strengthened.
PT PHILIP SLOMOVITZ
Pays Tribute to the
"They have also found that while it is
Hebrew Genius
true that a rabid, fanatical, anti-Semite
Certificates for Immediate
Chanukah: Symbol of Democracy
Don't Sacrifice This Principle!
Out of the present wave 'bf
dislikes the Jews irresponsive of logic or
Entry Granted Through
Much will be said and written during the corn-
persecutions
of
.the
Jews
have
We
must
be
careful
not
to
sacrifice
this
prin.
truth, it is also true, however, that not
ing eight days regarding the importance of Chan- ciple and to meet the challenge of defending the
Youth Aliyah
grown
many
tributes
to
the
all non-Jews are rabid and fanatical anti- genius Of the Jewish people. Emi- ukah, its challenge to jittery Jews, its call to right to free assembly at all times and at all
Semites. Many are affected only by false nent non-Jews have come for- the courageous in our ranks to stand fast in the costs. For example: Detroit Jews were at variance
NEW YORK — Two hundred
accusations, and if these are refuted, the ward with defenses, and have ex- struggle for justice. last week on the question of the right of a local and ninety Jewish refugee chil-
It is impossible to say too much on this score. committee to call another protest meeting against dren have been granted certificates
reason for their antagonism to the Jews pressed gratitude for the con- This
is a time for rejuvenation—and Chanukah Nazi atrocities. Sonia went so far as to urge the by the British government for im-
made by Jews to
disappears. If the accusations are ignored tributions
should be utilized for a revival of determination cancellation of the contract made for the hall in mediate entry into Palestine under
civilization.
by the Jews, this in itself is proof to these
on
the
part of Jews to be loyal and firm in de- which the meeting took place. The latter was the auspices of the Youth Aliyah
One of the most touching of
people that they must be true, and their these tributes has just come from tense of the Jewish tradition for democracy. much more than an error in judgment: it was a (immigration) movement, it was
Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis, dur- wrong that no good American dare commit. There announced here after a meeting of
antagonism hardens. This is particularly an eminent publisher whose an. Supreme
to Ilitlerism is in the form ins his active leadership in the Zionist movement, was no question at all about the inadvisability of the national board of Iladasah, the
true in English-speaking countries where ewer
of a book for which he has described the significance of the Maccabean an- convening another protest meeting. Such a gath- women's Zionist organization of
people are accustomed to free and open chosen the title "Heil liebrewl- peal in eloquent fashion when he said: ering was held three weeks ago. The voice -of America, at 1860 Broadway.
Christianity Was heard throughout the world in
discussion. In free countries like England, A Gentile Salute." It is the work
"The Jewish calendar has many sorrow-
Miss Henrietta Szold, head of
condemnation of the Nazi atrocities. Sonia of us the Youth Aliyah movement in
ful Holy Days. Chanukah—the Feast of
America, Canada, South Africa and others, of James E. Dunne, publisher of
still believe that Jews should also have taken a Jerusalem, cabled the news to Ha-
Maccabees—is
one
of
the
few
joyous
Red
Monthly, Dunne's Insur-
if a man is called a thief and he has a Dunne's
Part in these protests. But a small group of dis- dassah as the sole American agens
Letter Days. It celebrates a victory—not a
Reports and The Insurance
chance to disprove it, he has to do it. ance
senders should not have sponsored a parade and cy for Jewish youth immigration
military victory only; but • victory also of
Index, of 307 Tyler Bldg., Louis-
a mass meeting at this time. But once it has se- to Palestine. Miss Szold, the foun-
the spirit over things material. Not a victory
Otherwise the accusation stands.
ville, Ky The Alliance Press of
cured a hall for a meeting no one had the right der of litidassah, recently became
only over external enemies—the Greeks; but
"Having made these simple discoveries, Louisville is the publisher.
to interfere with the sacred principle of freedom the leader of a group of l'alestin-
•
victory
also
over
more
dangerous
internal
The author, who has favored
these democratic Jewish organizations be-
enemies—th e Sadducees. A victory of the
of assembly. This is a rule we must not forget. ion women who are attempting to
with a deluxe copy of his
many over the ease-loving, safety-playing,
gan to urge the Central Jewish body to us
•
the adoption of 10,000
beautifully - gotten - up booklet,
Radio Censorship: 'Dangerous Precedent?' negotiate
take the necessary action. To the honor writes us: "This first edition was privileged, powerful few, who in their pliancy
German Jewish children in the
would have betrayed the best interests of the
There naturally arises at this time the question holy Land.
of the British Jewish leaders it must be not sold but was put into the
people. A victory of democracy over aristoc-
of whether or not radio censorship should have
According to Mrs. David B.
said that they did not persist long in their hands of Gentiles and others who
✓ acy
been invoked against the rantings of Father
might be enlightened through
Greenberg, of New Rochelle, N. Y.,
"A.
older conservative views; they quickly re- some
a
part
of
the
eternal
world-wide
Coughlin. The New York Times wrote editorially: national
of the facts produced.
Youth Aliyah chairman
struggle for democracy, the struggle of the
"Responsible persons everywhere will approve the of Hadassah,
alized that new conditions existed which There has been an insistent de-
the certificates pro-
Maccabees is of eternal world-wide interest.
action of those radio stations that refused to
required new methods, and the Jewish mand from both Ilebrew and
vide
for
transfer
of boys and girls
It is a struggle of the Jews today as well
broadcast a speech plainly calculated to stir up
between
the
ages of 15 and 17
Board of Deputies is now strongly behind Gentile that we put out a popular as of those two thousand years ago. It is a
religious prejudice and strife." But Dr. Luther
edition
of
this
book
.
.
.
While
this particular movement of Jewish de- my business is of a technical
struggle of America as well as of Palestine.
Harr, City Treasurer of Philadelphia. addressing under a special student immigra-
schedule announced by the
fense and it can be said with certainty nature, at the same time I have It is 5 struggle in which all Americans, non- a meeting of the Philadelphia Women's Commit- tion
Jews
as
well
as
Jews,
should
be
vitally
inter.
mittee
of the National Conference of Jews and British government on Sept. 30.
that at least in this particular respect, in the past been engaged in
Selection
of this first group to be
ested because they are vitally affected.
Christians, criticized such a ban on Father Cough-
the Jewish defense work in England is journalistic activities and was
"For the Zionists the day has significance.
tin's addresses as constituting a "dangerous pre- permitted entry to Palestine under
one
of
the
charter
members
of
the
now
schedule
has been made
very successful. I have myself attended the,Chicago chapter of the Amer- The Maccabees victory proved that the Jews cedent" in censorship.
—then already an old people—possessed the
"I am sure Father Coughlin is intemperate and from among thousands of adol es -
many meetings previously addressed by ican Newspaper Guild. I have de-
secret of eternal youth. The ability to reju-
inaccurate, but to interfere with his broadcast cents registered with the Youth
anti-Semites and afterwards by Jewish voted considerable time to cor-
senate itself through courage, hope, enthu-
sets a dangerous precedent," Dr. Ilarr said. "Re- Aliyah movement in Germany and
speakers and have seen the effect. Almost recting, wherever possible, the
dio is allied to the press, and if we have censor- Austria.
Ada., devotion and self-sacrifice of the plain
prejudices that exist against the
Plans have been laid to transfer
in all cases the audiences which at first Jew
people. Then they achieved a rebirth. They
ship of one, it is but a step to censorship of the
and I only with that it were
will bring again a Jewish, Renaissance."
other. If we are to continue to have democracy the young refugees to co-operative
were antagonistic to the Jews because possible
to do more."
agricultural
settlements and trade
Chanukah
is,
indeed,
a
joyous
red-letter
day—
we
must
have
a
free
press.
with
freedom
for
the
of the anti-Semite's speech, turned sympa-
Naturally, we are grateful• for
movies and radio." Asked from schools on their arrival. These
thetic towards the Jews after the accusa- such sentiments, and we join in and as such it should • be observed. allied industries,
the floor what should be done in such a situation. were accredited by the British gov-
tions had been effectively answered and encouraging the publication of
Dr. Harr said, "Father Coughlin's address could ernment prior to the issuance of
Life Goes On
Hebrew!—A Gentile Sa-
certificates, Mrs. Greenberg
the meeting ended in good-will instead of "Heil
In the current struggle for Jewish rights, there have been followed by an address by a sewn- the
in a popular edition.
sible person on the other side. It might be a good said.
animosity towards the Jews. There were lute"
In his condemnation of Nazism is a decided difference of opinion as to whether idea organized groups were to see the officers
The Youth Aliyah movement as-
certain spots in the city of London which and of bigotry, Mr. Dunne drew or not Jews ought to sponsor hilarious fetes. of both radio stations and newspapers to make su•es
the young people two and
were rapidly becoming hot-beds of anti- upon his personal experiences There are some who believe that all joyous occa- certain that both sides of a public question were three year
routers in fanning and
sions
ought
to
be
abandoned.
always
presented."
during a lifetime of association
Semitism through a carefully planned sys- with
other
vocations.
Of the 3100 boys
To do that would be a blunder. We are not
as playmates and busi-
Dr. Harr struck at the very root of the prob. and girls already placed in Pales-
tem of Fascist open-air meetings, and these ness Jews
associates. The Christian going into mourning. On the contrary, it is our lam of radio and newspaper freedom as opposed tine since the movement began,
have now been practically cleaned out by viewpoint is presented in a spirit duty to build up the morale of our people, to to censorship. We were of the opinion that Father 1400 have been graduated and all
of nobility and with a desire to Prevent the demoralization that threatens to ins Coughlin should have been answered just once have been given employment, it
virtue of the Jewish counter meetings.
the just thing in eradicating vade the ranks of our youth, to inspire courage immediately after his first terrible address. Today was disclosed.
"It is quite possible that the open-air do
nytithng,
yi • we hope that it will be possible to ignore him
wrong and in perpetuating de- end f dain
Hadassah has received $30,000
meeting is a peculiar institution of the cency. Ridiculing efforts to settle
we must emphasize that Jewish and to permit hint to hang on his own words.
must be inspired to assume normalcy, to be But insofar as the press is concerned the since Nov. 1, in its emergency drive
English people and that in other countries Jews in former German colonies, life
for a quarter of a million dollars
spirit
genuine
and
real,
.to
defy
a
of
defeatism. principle net down by Dr. Harr is sound. If to be used for Youth Aliyah.
the same system of trained Jewish speak- Mr. Dunne urges modification of
laws and the open- If we encourage a sense of mourning and despair, there is an attack, the other aide should be pre-
ers would not work with equal success, immigration
ing of the doors of the United we will be responsible for the creation of an in- sented. A responsible newspaper must not publish
but in England it has proved effective, States for the settlement of refu- feriority complex in our youth. We must battle any criticism of any group without permitting
and it is safe to assume that in most Eng- gees.
against such a possibility. the maligned to answer the charges.
It is true that excessive hilarity ought to be
In the chapter "Anti-Semitic, odious
•
lish-speaking countries a similar success
to us at this time. But excessive hilarity
Anti-Christ,"
Mr.
Dunne
lashes
can be accomplished. People of Anglo- Hitler mercilessly and states:
always has been odious to the true Jewish spirit. Stop Listening to Disseminators of Hate
Insofar
as
Father
Coughlin
is concerned,
we
Saxon origin, or those brought up on Eng-
Therefore there is no reason for creating a new repeat the advice we offered immediately
after
"Adolf Hitler rules Ger- condition
of despondency in Jewish life.
lish culture, have a tradition of fair-mind- many.
his first
address. On Nov. 25 we supplemented
He does not rule Ger-
We must avoid turning American Israel into our
lengthy
According to Jewish tradition,
edness. They also like good public speak- many alone. Adolf Hitler a household
tn
statement disproving the radio
of mourning. On the contrary. The p
riest's charges that Jews dominate the Commu- the study about a holiday should
ing and wherever a good Jewish speaker shares the rule of Germany
start 30 days before the holiday.
natural
joys
of
Jewish
living
must
not
be
miens
nist
councils
with
the
following
leading
editorial:
wills
the
National
Socialist
speaks with knowledge, facts and feeling, Party called the N•sis. Adolf Seed. The building up of Jewish courage depends
In the United Hebrew School, much
DON'T FINANCE ANTI-SEMITES
he easily scores of the anti-Semites. Jew- Hitler is a madman and the in great measure upon the retention of our sense
time is given to the study of holi-
It has been said, and rightly, that anti•
of balance. Normalcy, in turn, demands that we
days.
ish communities overseas would do well party who shares his power is retain our sense of humor. The abandonment of
Semitism pays. Germany proves it. Spain
In connection with Chanukah,
composed
alone of madmen. It natural joy will mean the sacrificing of our sense
to copy this success of British Jews. Jew-
proved it. Russia proved it. The plundering
the children are becoming acqaint-
of Jewish shops in Poland was proof of this
ish young men usually make good public is not the first time in history of humor and our equilibrium. Chanukah chal-
ed
with the history of the Hos-
madmen have ruled a na• lenges us to be careful lest we lose those powers
contention.
speakers. If trained properly and sup- that
monean period. They learn the
tion, but it is certainly the
Too often, anti-Semitic literature proves
are necessary in the battle for existence
songs, the customs and the differ-
plied with the necessary information about first time in hundreds of years which
and for human decency.
profitable for its authors because Jews, out
ent ceremonies which go with the
Jewish life and history, they can make a that a pervert who likewise is
•
of curiosity, buy it.
festival. On each evening of
formidable and effective army of Jew- • blood sadist has ever grabbed
Jews should stop being curious and should
The
Right
to
An
Opinion
Chanukah candles are lighted in
control
of
a
great nation."
ce•se buying such literature.
ish defenders.
Chanukah used to be regarded as a festival
all the class rooms as well as in
It will also be healthier for Jews not to
Throughout the book Mr. whose supreme ideal was the defense of religious
the auditorium. The lighting of
"Above all it must be realized that the Dunne
counters Nazi arguments freedom. It is much more than that today. The
listen to destructive radio addresses by men
the candles is accompanied by mass
theory of ignoring anti-Semites does not with facts and truths and with age
hwahtoresdp e t o a ks t a the 9 u n ra p rn
.e . ot aG
God
t
d hiu tru blrtoa to dco an st .
of religious bigotry has, in the main, dis-
singing.
sine
work at the present juncture in Jewish af- references to Biblical teachings appeared, in spite of attempts by radio rabble-
that
ffi
Wednesday evening, the fifth
de
mand.
fairs. This is no time for ignoring attacks t o show the indecency of the cur- rousers to give the impression that it still exists.
evening of Chanukah, will be sot
rule of the Reich. Not since Last Sunday's attempt to arouse religious hatred
These hate-mongers are outnumbered by
on Jews or for keeping quiet. Every at- rent
aside
by the United Hebrew Schools
t he work of more than 30 years
the Christian. who are true to their faith;
a job very poorly performed. Any decent
for a general celebration of the
tack of the anti-Semites has to be met, and ago by a Christian minister, Mad- was
who seek
to defeat bigotry rather than to
Person can see through the attempt to raise an
it.
festival
and for parties. Children
can be met effectively at least in the field i son C. Peters, has so fine a de- issue of minorities in this country. But there are
are preparing themselves for this
Therefore our peopl e should take heart and
of speech and print propaganda. We are fense been presented by a Gen- no minority groups here on a religious or racial
evening
with Chanukah playlets,
should not become discouraged when they
He urges that Nazism be basis. Under the law we are all Americans—and
as good in this as anyone else and we have tile.
recitations, pageants, mass sing-
hear that one person has helped the cause of
met with weapons as powerful the minority represents only that group which
ing,
etc.
the advantage that we are fighting for as their own, that the world join found itself defeated, on economic or sociological
p
by distorting facts and by •pp-
p . ersecution
1 , of,
An additional feature of the
our lives."
to passion,
in excoriating the Nazis, that the
at the polls.
Chanukah celebration this year
A
courageous
Jewry will ignore such fans-
excuses
for
persecution,
such
as
We quote these facts at great length
This is the new line-up in life today. Reli-
will
be the gift of the Woman's
tics. Jewry—and mankind—have survived
act /If Herschel Grynszpan, giously all peoples are at liberty to worship as
because they correspond in principle with the
Auxiliary of the United Hebrew
them before, and will survive them again.
be met with the damnation it they please—and Jews should utilize this privilege
Schools.
A committee of the Wo-
what we have advocated in these columns deserves, that the world be awak- to observe their ethical and moral codes. But
History Aiwa • relegates them to • position
man's Auxiliary, headed by Mrs.
of degradation.
n
for several years. We believe in a mili- ened to its responsibility to fight there are differences sociologically and economic-
Julius
Berman
and Mrs. Charles
We believe these views to be more valid today
tant Judaism. We believe in direct action the Hitler menace. He condemns ally which divide people and which occasionally
Smith, assisted by sub-committees,
in dealing with those who spread hate ignorance as a companion of cause hatreds and prejudices into which the than they were when they were first written, will distribute bags of candy to
and shows how the two rabble-rousers and the bigots drag the racial and we present them again with the suggestion the children in all the branches of
and the poison of race prejudice. We malice
that the advice be observed
obseed to the letter of the
go hand in hand in Nazi Ger- issue.
tO United Hebrew Schools. These
believe we owe it to this great land of ours many.
As long as the right is given us to speak freely law . Instead of wasting a valuable Sunday hour bags will be given with the compli-
hear themselves maligned. Jews will do well
to join with the forces of liberalism and
The retrogression of Britain in answer to those who disseminate prejudice, we
ments of the Woman's Auxiliary.
to organize classes and discussion groups, to
democracy in striking at the roots of all and Chamberlain comes in for have reason to feel secure that this great demos- study
their own history, to review the values of
deserved criticism. The names of racy will survive, and that truth will conquer.
prejudice.
Jews who have made contribu- The cardinal principle of our Americanism is best democracy, to gather courage from precedents
On several occasions we said in these tions to the upbuilding of the summarized by the famous statement of the for decency rather than attempt to stir up Jr. Young People's Society
of Shaarey Zedek
columns that for every dollar we give for United States are recorded here, Frenchman Voltaire: "I wholly disapprove of hatred.
•
relief we should give ten for defense, with facts regarding their gifts what you say but will defend to the death your
A special meeting of the Shaarey
Defenders of Democracy
this country.
right to say it." Because even Father Coughlin's
If we do not adopt such an attitude we to "Heil
Zedek J. Y. P. S. will be held Sun-
Hebrew!—A Gentile Sa- rantings have been permitted to go on uncen-
It is safe to say that for every person who day
at 2 p. m.
may weaken the position of the Jews in lute" is the work of a just man cored,
. there
re A am
reerl i e rri
it is reasonable to assume that the founda• astri
anons der oo cra dcey fenis d truth e
Rabbi Morris Adler addressed
liberal countries who now have a chance and a fair-minded American. As tion of true Americanism and of democracy— nrdea justice. Our
the group last Sunday on the sub-
long
as
such
spirits
exist,
Ameri-
the
right
of
free
speech
and
free
assembly—is
to fight for their rights. It is better to
See Last Sunday three men were heard by Detroit ect "The Plight of the Jews in the
secure.
fight now for justice and our sacred rights can democracy is safe.
World Today."
(I'LEASE TURN TO PAGE SEVEN)
as citizens rather than to risk being placed
in the same position as our kinsmen in
lands of oppression who must now depend
What Palestine Can Do for Refugees
LAUDS EDITORIAL
on relief for their sustenance. We are con-
fident that the program of militant action ICONCLUDED FROM PAGE ONE)
used to kindle a flickering, inti- Editor, Jewish Chronicle:
By THE RT. REV. HON. LEOPOLD S. AMERY
as against a policy of hush-hush will be
Congratulations on your ed-
Former British Secretary of State for the Colonies
adopted by American Jewry.
Romans. The Maccabees there- mate light. This tender flame be- itorial entitled "Our Cardinal
PURELY COMMENTARY
PALESTINE VISAS
FOR 200 CHILDREN
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CHANUKAH IN THE
HEBREW SCHOOLS
THE LIGHT THAT IS CHANUKAH
The Survey on Persecution
America retains its sanity.
No other comment is necessary on the
recent Gallup Survey on the reactions in
this country to German persecutions.
It is true that there is cause for re-
gret when we read that 6 percent of the
people approve of the treatment of Jews
in Germany, and that 3 per cent approve
of Catholic persecutions. It is regrettable
to read that in New England 10 per cent
of the people approve of the Nazi attacks
on Jews.
But on the whole the country disap-
proves of bigotry and of pogroms.
Therefore we are justified in retaining
faith that the American democracy will
survive and will yet teach the world at
large a lesson in tolerance and decency.
Great Tribute to Warburg
The late Felix M. Warburg has received
the greatest tribute that can be given the
memory of any man.
During the past year, more than 200
Yeshivoth in Eastern and Central Euro-
pean countries and in Palestine recited the
kaddish daily in his memory, and the
yahrzeit of his death was observed at
special memorial services.
Let no one say that the less fortunate
Jews are not grateful for the deeds of
their more secure kinsmen.
fore employed symbols on their came the symbol of the Jewish
coins taken mainly from Temple people, and to this day burns in
objects and Palestinian flora. In those parts of the world where
this way a symbolic Jewish art Jews live and enjoy progress and
developed, and grew rapidly for freedom. In those countries
many centuries.
where darkness reigns, the Men-
Paradoxically, the Maccabees orah is being extinguished, its
soon became the Hellenizers and light dimmed. The Menorah is
the champions of western cul- thus not only a symbol of the
ture, not by the sword, but by Jewish faith, but wherever it
peaceful means. Greek philoso- burns there is also to be found
phy seeped into the smooth path racial freedom, tolerance and
of Jewish pre-Hellenic thinking. brotherly love.
The cosmogonic and cosmologic
Besides its historic significance,
conceptions were changed to fit the Menorah has inspired objects
nto the more "scientific" Greek of art. Their designs differ as
speculations. Many technical. the- does the art of the East from
ological and philosophical terms that of the West. Most of the
for which the Hebrew and Ara- lamps have the shape of the
maic languages at that time made Holy Ark where the sacred
no provision were taken over scrolls are kept. Others show
from the Greek. This process palm trees, or clusters of vines.
stimulated Jewish thought, and Flowers and ornamental designs,
did much to bring about under- lions and birds are also used as
standing between the West and decorative motifs. Many Men-
the East.
orahs now in homes and muse-
Racisttheories have never ums date back to the 17th cen-
been sympathetic to the Jews. As tury, having been fashioned in
monotheists they could harbor no Southern and Centrzl Europe.
racial prejudices. Racial tolerance There are still many lamps, as
- r.; the very foundation of Juda- well as other precious ceremonial
ism and a characteristic of Jew- objects. in Germany, Austria and
ish writings from the Book of the Sudeten region. The time has
Genesis and the creation of come when the Jews are not
Adam, to the last boos of the even allowed to take their sacred
Bible and the extra-Biblical objects with them from the lands
writings of the Jews. The Jews of persecution. The possessions
gave to the world the conception of the Jews are being confiscated,
of a God who is the father of and, ironically, the silver and
the universe and of all peoples. brass of the Holy Menorahs may
The Jewish symbol since the time yet be used by the Reich for the
of the Maccabees has become the means of destruction. For where
Menorah, the most suitable em- darkness and hatred reigns, light
blem in human history. Pure of pure olive oil is extinguished.
olive oil, a gift of nature, was I
(cssrosst. 1511. s. A. r. s.)
Duty."
Your elaborate presentation
of facts on Father Coughlin's
recent assertions is a tonic
to the Jewish youth of Amer-
ice.
Yours truly.
AARON M. PREGERSON,
2507 W. Euclid.
Dr, Herzfeld Heads
The War Veterans
At the annual meeting of the
Detroit Post No. 135, Jewish
War Veterans of the United
States, held at the Book-Cadillac
Hotel on Wednesday. Dec. 7, the
following members were elected
to the various offices for the year
1939: Commander, Dr. Mark
Herzfeld; senior vice commander.
Joseph Jones; junior vice com-
mander, Morse Birndorf ; judge
advocate, Otto A. Silvers: sur-
geon, Dr. Harry H. Goldberg:
trustee, Ben E. Cowan: executive
committee, Dr. Robert Rosen,
Nathan II. Lerner, Harry Madi-
son, Samuel Jacoby, Harry I.
Liebson.
The installation ceremonies of
these new officers will be held
the first week in January at a
party to be arranged by the en-
tertainment committee. at which
the national commander of the
Jewish War Veterans, Isidor S.
Worth of Camden N. J.. will be
the guest of honor.
El/IVORY NOTE; "Nonhere else limn in Palecline ran comparatively large
numbers of refugees be immediately absorbed . 'fills not the major note
sounded by theoutstanding Iteitivil statesman and former Colonial Secre-
tary. Lonleid Anwry, In Ids tomentlantic broaticoot from Inndon to •
distIngnivhed audience In the lintel Aster, New York, /where the Leon mum
olony on Jewish National Pond land In Palestine Imo launehed lent week
at • banquet at vshith Sirs. IntnIclin D. Roosevelt and the French Ambassa-
dor arc, the
w et of honor. The following article ousted. the full tent od
Col. Amer)'.h highly
1.trurtIte and Interesting analysis.
Commending to you the appeal
on behalf of the fond which
American trade unionism Is rais-
ing as a contribution toward
Jewish settlement in Palestine, I
feel greatly honored to be asso-
ciated with the distinguished
speakers who have already ad-
dressed you and not less with
the eminent French statesman,
Leon Blum, who has just spoken,
and whose name the proposed
new colony is to bear.
My own interest in the Zion-
ist movement goes back to the
days when, as a secretary of the
British War Cabinet, I was
closely concerned with the dis-
cussions which led up to the Bal.
four Declaration, and indeed, was
responsible, to good or little, for
the actual wording of that now
famous document. Subsequently.
for a good many years, I found
myself, as Secretary of State for
the Colonies, instructed with the
more direct responsibility for the
administrative execution of the
policy then initiated. I can speak,
therefore, with personal knowl-
edge of the ideals and aims
which animated the British states-
men who gave that solemn pledge
to world Jewry and experience
with the Jewish pioneers who
have made the most of the op-
portunity afforded them.
I have seen desolate, fever-
stricken swamps turned into a
smiling landscape of waving
wheat, surrounding a prosperous
and happy landscape. I have seen
barren wastes turned Into olive
groves and orange fields. I have
seen a whole modern city spring
up out of nothing on the empty
seashore. I have seen men and
women rejoicing in freedom and
uprightness, in the joyousness of
creative work, building up a fair
and enduring home for their
people in the land of their age-
long aspirations. Above all, I
have seen sturdy, frank and fear-
less children growing up in what
to them is indeed at present a land
of Promise, and not only a dis-
tant Promised Land. I witnessed
with amazement the change from
a decaying backwater of a
crumbling empire in its decrepi-
tude to a scene of thriving busi-
ness and traffic and the progres-
sive happiness of the inhabitants
of Palestine.
Inevitably, too, I have been
brought in contact with the for-
midable difficulties arising from
the presence of the existing Arab
population, the protection of
whose rights is as integral a part
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