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September 29, 1939
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we're promised . . . Its three
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It is true that Bert Lahr, the
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Bert is very much against the
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RABBI SPERKA'S BOOK PUBLISHED
Is Valuable Manual on All Jewish Laws of Mourning;
(CONCLUDED FROM PAGE ONa)
• • •
The reporters who cover the
State Department are a pretty
blase lot, and they haven't been
particularly pepped up by the
press conferences held by Secre-
tary Hall since the war started.
Rut one day this week Michael
McDermott, the veteran public re-
lations officer of the Department,
walked into the press room and
said: "We just received a cable
from P'delle (the Ambassador to
An Open Letter to
Father Coughlin
Ilimelhoch, Harry L. Jackson,
Contains Complete Rituals and Is
The following open letter has
Myron A. Keys, Ben Kramer, Gus
been addressed to Father Cough-
Richly Annotated
D. Newman, Meyer L. Prentis,
lin
through The Detroit Jewish
Alex Schreiber, Nate E. Shapero,
Simon Shetzer, Abe Shiffman,
Bloch Publishing Co. of New lation and transliteration; with a Chronicle by Morris Stein of
Aaron A. Silberblatt, Mrs. Abe York this week published Rabbi 60 year schedule of the yahrzeit 15617 Corsica Ave., Cleveland:
Cleveland, Ohio,
Srere, Melville S. Welt, James Joshua S. Sperka'a "Eternal and a 50 year calendar for Yis-
Sept. 4, 1939.
Wineman and Dr. Max Winslow. Life". It was printed by the press kor dates."
Board members whose terms of the Jewish Publication Society
Containing the complete ritu- An Open Letter to Father
Coughlin:
continue for two years are: Mrs.
als for these services, and being
Edward A. Atlas, Julius Berman,
richly annotated, this volume will Rev. Father Charles E. Coughlin,
tr
Michigan.
Irving W. Blumberg, Louis C.
be found valuable by rabbis and Detroit,
Blumberg, A. J. Blumenau, Abra-
of great interest to laymen who Reverend Sir:
ham Cooper, Joseph H. Ehrlich,
are anxious to secure informa-
You surely must be keenly
Herbert M. Eiges, Roy R. Fisher,
tion regarding the laws of disappointed, chagrined and hu-
Harry Frank, Mrs. H. J. L.
mourning. But the book does not miliated because you were not
Frank, Peter P. Gilbert, Harry
limit itself with these. It also a ccorded the exceptional honor
A. Hyman, Nathan Kaletsky, Abe
deals with the religious duties of o f giving away the bride Hitler
Kasle, Mrs. Walter Laib, Harry
Jews to preserve health, with the (a born and baptized Catholic)
C. Markle, Walter Mayer, Sam-
traditions of visiting the sick, of in the recent marriage of Hitler
uel A. Popkin, Herman Banner
protecting patients by not inform- to Stalin, an avowed and arch
and Barney Smith.
ing them when they are seriously enemy of Catholicism and your
Serving on the Detroit Service
ill, of confession in Jewish law distorted idea of Christian Social
Group in an ex-officio capacity
and the guarding of the body.
Justice which you have been
are: Abe Srere, president of the
Funeral and burial rites, the spewing about for some years.
Jewish Welfare Federation; Clar-
prayers prescribed for the serv-
Your fervent plea calling upon
ence II. Enggass, chairman of the
ices, the laws to be observed in "Catholics, Protestants and Jews
Federation board of governors;
houses of mourning, the blessings to fight against this anti-Christ
and Isidore Sobeloff, Federation's
to he recited at the unveiling of idea" is sickening and like the
executive director; Miss Esther
a tombstone and the reciting of whining of an incorrigible child,
R. Prussian, Detroit Service
the Yiskor are explained in de- is without rhyme or reason.
Group secretary, and Maurice A.
tal.
i
Anti-Christ, indeed; Anti-Chris-
Glasier, president of the Service
A valuable portion of this tian Social Justice, indeed!
Group's Junior Section.
book is the collection of Biblical
How do you reconcile the fact
Peter P. Gilbert, chairman of
and Talmudic prayers and read- that Christianity all over the
the nominating committee, pre-
ings for these occasions. There world as a whole, has been, and
s ented the slate for the 1939-1940
are also selections from the writ- is now about to begin waging
elections. Mr. Gilbert's committee RABBI JOSHUA S. SPERKA ings of lien Sirs, Judah lialevi, a war, and ruthlessly killing and
included Louis C. Blumberg, Har-
I Bachya ben Joseph, Yadayah maiming one the other, each al-
vey H. Goldman, Ben Kramer, of America in Philadelphia.
Ha-Perini, Israel NaJara and legedly a disciple of the Prince
Barney Smith and Dr. Max Win-
'This volume is the first in-
mon lbn ,a
.
of Peace? Answer that if you
slow.
stance on record of the appear-
The 50-year calendar for Yis- can!
Fund-Raising Body
ance in one volume of "A di- kor and the provision for listing
What do you say to Hitler and
The Detroit Service Group is gest of all laws of mourning; 50 years of Yahrzeits will also his galaxy of Jew baiters of
the permanent fund-raising or- complete funeral, burial and un- be found useful. The book con- which you are an active member;
ganization which motivates the veiling services; Kaddish, Yiskor eludes with a valuable glossary Hitler, born and baptized a
explanatory notes.
activities of the Jewish Welfare and El Mohle in Hebrew, trans- and Catholic,
and still a Catholic
Federation. This group plans
(not having as yet been excom-
campaign organization, provides
municated front the church)
the executive personnel and fur-
what do you say to the robbery
nishes the man-power for fund
of the Jews by these disciples of
solicitation in the annual Allied
(CONCLUDED FROM PAGE ONE)
coth folklore. They learn that the the Man from Nazareth? Answer
Jewish Campaigns. In his report
this
if you can!
heavens open at midnight on the
to the board of directors, Mr. , Law, chosen to complete the read- seventh day and a wish made
Now about your pet "child"
Newman commented on the sec- ing of the five Books of Moses, while viewing this phenomenon Christian Social Justice, preached
oral points high lighted in an and the Bridegroom of the Be-
as you say by the Lord Jesus,
will surely be granted.
analysis of pledges to the 1937, ginning, who follows him.
Though this Succoth may not whom millions of Christians
1938 and 1939 drives,
Succoth,
which
was
the
first
worship
and adore! In that ser-
rae lip•refme In the total number
be as joyous as in past year, it
or
mon did he preach and advocate
madeearh year 'ix worthy festival celebrated in the Temple
of note,•• .111 51r. Newntan '•In 1939 of Solomon, is a happy time. In is more than ever important that the persecution of the Jew for
we show ICON contributors, which is
ancient days, it was one Of the somewhere in the world there be the last two thousand years? Is
an increase
9.172 or 4 1
cent
to or t he number of contribtory,
...I
h . ee
I n thr
pilgrim holidays which drew a place where religious and moral this the Christian Social Justice
u
1937 an d 5.709 or 30 per emit over
193X We nilaiit credit it great portion wOr shippers to Jerusalem from values may be increased and your Christ preached?
all parts of Palestine. Today it is where gaiety and happiness may Does Italy, wherein is situated
of ON Increase to the partldlpat Ion -
of the ) null, group In 19211 end 1939 the period of rejoicing in the har- multiply unchecked. For Ameri- the Vatican housing the
Vicar of
selmiliro.erri‘,..,.'s ad ri rp noln, 1 ,11,.90 o our v e s t and relaxing in communal cans this fall, the Sukkah is that
Christ, His Holines the Pope,
ensi is 1939. the n.... .now v.. 11 1111.1 friendship and celebration after sanctuary.
practice
'Christian
Social
Justice'
1651,R119 a hlell le an Ineloase or 5 301 . - I
(Copy right, 1939, S. A. 3'. S.)
in its ape-like immitatIon of
199 or 48 per reel over 1937 and the Ten Days of Awe. In this
$261.151 or 41 per vent mar 1938 m
onths
of
Tishri,
food
is
plenti-
Si
e mhos
e aver Re alit in 1939 ful and of reasonable price, and
aa 534.16 AP agalnet 529.31 In 1934 and
cool breezes bring relief from city
135.1s in 1937.
- Detroit hat 11.5 known for the heat.
mpl•nt11,1 Job It hai done In the 125
The festival nowadays revolves
to $500 bracket. The Mandan' of giv•
Inc In this aroup Ix conelderell good. around the Sukkah. Some families
Where we fall short Is In the 1500
and .er gi oup. This year a., have are fortunate enough to have
Ater, In the right dire. tIon In space for a Sukkah of their own.
i ills a group.
(his
We show met In tide I ale-
eery 1.3 Per rent of the 4 ontributom Some Sukkahs are erected by
Kure 465
or thei.e.!
Jewish institutions and some are
raised.
in the synagogue it-
The 1939 Allied Jewish Campaign constructed
,e sr
report Is Incomplete as or, oral of God self. AO one has to be reminded
lionisn And captains aro etI ❑ or Irina of the custom which opens the
`""'"'""I
"""
iimisrs
rraliced n'""
through
t hen Sukkah celebration—The inviting
efforts. Some of the campaigners still of a poor guest to the table to
on the Joh are Sidney Alexander, Hen
Penton, Ilan ey Goldman. Iton Kramer, make the patriarchs of successive
Harney Smith, George .44eylnit and evenings—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob,
Sanford Adler ••
Joseph, Moses, Aaron, and DAM
Junior Section Report
—feel at home. The Sukkah Is
Maurice A. Glasier, president the especial delight of children,
of the Junior Section of the De- but all join fervently in the clos-
troit Service Group, analyzed the ing prayer which asks for the
results achieved by the Junior privilege of sitting in the Sukkah
Division in the 1039 drive.
which the Lord will make when
"Working n
separate dIthdon In the Messiah comes.
Gm Allied Joe Mb Campaign gstrap, the
The children also like the Sue-
Junior workers mot lolled 6,547 props,.
Simon Richardson, principal of
. the Kadimah Hebrew School,
11812 Linwood Ave., corner
Tuxedo, announces the resump-
tion of classes for the new sea-
son.
i Mr. Richardson announces that
the curriculum of the schools
will include the teaching of He-
brew and Yiddish, Jewish his-
tory, writing, composition, pray-
er?, and customs. •
A competent staff of teachers
will ti sell these subjects. Mr.
Richardson also announces that
Jewish holidays are celebrated in
this school in traditional fashion
and by the dramatization of his-
, torical events. Children are also
Hrerared for Bar Mitzvah and
are taught to conduct services
before the Omud.
Kadimah Hebrew School will
also arrange for privavte les-
sons. Transportation is provided
for those who live a distance
from the schools, For informa-
1 tion, call Hogarth 1889.
'mono the young people of Itetroler
Jew lelt community, and 111.vtired 3,000
soi(7,68o1o4,9„3tot.oe
A
t;::171
.gams, $1,100 ranted last year. 74 Ine
010100110 dollars of the 1939 Junior
eull.TIP110115. W8,1 obtained III 1 . 1.11,”
emir,' Mr. 111a sier 'In order to vol.
the balance of the Junior pledgee
ot the least possible coon, a Junior
Nazi persecutions of the Jews? Reject Scheme for Settlement of
What is your answer to that?
Jaws in Kimberley.
No, Father Coughlin! If
"Christian Social Justice" is any-
MELBOURNE. (WNS) —The
where defined In Dictionaries,
look it up, so that you may know Federal Government of Australia
it and cease spewing your con- has rejected proposals made by
temptible mouthings f ore. e r I the Freeland League for Jewish
Amen!
Territorial Colonizetion for settle-
MORRIS STEIN.
ment of Jews in the East Kim-
berly region of Western Aus-
Attention all youth organi - tralia, the Melbourne Sun re-
zations! Avoid having your ported. Although the Western
dances and special programs Australian Government had pre-
conflict with those of other •iously approved these proposals
groups by clearing all your in principle, the Federal Govern-
dates through the date clear- ment's rejection was based on
ing bureau operated by the their policy of opposition to any
Junior Section, Detroit Sere- schemes of group settlement in
ice , Group. Call Co. 1600, Australia,
line 41,
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Adrian D. Rosen anounces the
h" " "g""• 'remodeling and enlarging of his
Mr. Giesler also outlined the suite of offices at 1224-6-8 Na-
Junior Group's plans for the tional Bank Building for the gen-
eral practice of law. Mr. Rosen
coining season.
Is well known in the community
Year-Round Activities
as an ardent supporter of all
In addition
its fund-raising'
program,
the to Detroit
Service local Jewish functions and or-
Group functions actively through-lganizations and hat an extensive
reputation in the local bar.
out the year, supervising the col-
Associated with him in occu-
lection of pledges
promoting pying the same law offices is
programs and directing publicity. M. Manuel Heitman, a graduate
It also appoints the committee to of the University of Michigan
conduct the budget hearings, Law School, who has been prom-
weighing the petitions of each inent in Jewish fraternal and
o r ganization requesting inclusion
community work. In addition to
in the campaign.
an active participation in Allied
Reporting for the collection Jewiah Campaign and general
committee, Harry R. Solomon, organization work, he is a line
reviewed the collection
Yeshiva of Detroit Joins the chairman,
as Junior` Deacon of Per-
figures for the past three Cam- 1 officer
fection Lodge, No. 486, F. &
United Yeshivos Founda• paigns. He stated that collections
A.
M.,
a
member of Detroit Con-
tion; System is Spreading on the 1936 Allied Jewish Cam- sistory, and
Recording Secretary
Throughout the United paign, for $306,701, totalled of Detroit Louis Marshall Lodge,
96.2 per cent to date; collections Bnai Brith.
States
on the 1937 campaign, for $333,-
Both attorneys invite their
The United Yeshivos Founda- 974, totalled 95.7 per cent to many friends to visit their en-
date;
and collections on the 1938
tion, Inc., of New York City has
larged
and remodeled offices.
now branched out its activities campaign, for $351,247, totalled
throughout the country, includ- 89.9 per cent to date.
'Total collections for the first Junior Hedassah Sends $5,000
ing our city.
Yom Kippur Gift to Palestine
The Yeshiva of Detroit has four months of 1939," said Mr.
Solomon,"
are $289,747, or 44.5
NEW YORK. (WNS)—Junior
joined the Foundation and is
now conducting here a member- per cent as against 44.8 per cent Hadassah, the Young Women's
collected
for
the
same
period
in
Zionist
Organization of America,
ship campaign for the benefit of
41 institutions of learning in the 1938. The 1939 figure, however, has cabled $5,000 as a Yom Kip-
runs
only
to
Sept.
25,
and
we
pur
gift
to three educational in-
United States with a student
body of over 10,000, which com- feel that by the end of the month stitutions in Palestine. These are
we
shall
equal
the
percentage
Meier Shfeyah, a children's vil-
prise the United Yeshivos Foun-
last year for the same lage near Haifa; Pardess Anna,
dation, Inc. Rabbi Isaac Stoll- obtained
period,"
a citrus farm for the graduates
man is president of the Yeshiva
A vote of thanks was tendered of the children's village, and the
of Detroit.
Mr. Solomon and the members of Henrietta Szold School of Nurs-
the collection committee for their ing in Jerusalem.
fine work.
In the absence of Israel Himel-
Luise Rainer is now a refugee
hoch, chairman of the Public in Switzerland, preferring stay-
Relations
Committee, Sidney Al- ing there to making bad pictures
Poland). I'm going to read it."
The reporters were hushed, for exander read the committee's re- in Hollywood.
not since the Panay was sunk by port outlining plans for an edu-
Japanese bombers had Mac cational program to be carried
seemed so grave. Then he read: out during the coming year. tee and other overseas agencies'
"This place, a defenseless open Community Fund Participation officials, Isidore Sobeloff reported
Cooperating in the general the activities of these agencies
village, was bombed at eleven a.
m. today by flight of four Ger- fund-raising program of the an- in the present European emer-
nasal
Detroit Community Fund gency. Changes are so rapid,"
man planes which dropped at
least 12 bombs not only on out- Drive, a Detroit Service Group holds true one day does not hold
committee
is appointed each year stated Mr. Sobeloff, "that what
skirts but also along man street
300 yards from this embassy and to work out Community Fund true the next. Resettlement ac-
e ions ins. In the absence of tivities, however, are going on as
within even closer proximity of
other missions as well as the Julian H. Krolik, chairman of the before. With the exception of
Foreign Office now located here. 1940 Community Fund Commit- those of military age, Jews are
Verified casualties include eleven tee, Mrs. Joseph II. Ehrlich re- still being permitted to leave
killed, forty seriously injured and ported on the group 'a plans for Germany and permanent homes
many business properties. Popula- the coming Community Fund must be found for 100,000 refu-
tion terrorized by suddenness and Campaign, to be held from Nov. gees who have found temporary
6 through Nov. 21. "It is our havens in neutral countries."
unexpectOness of raid."
duty as citizens. as well as Jews,"
A summary of Mr. SobeloVe
They asked Mac what village ', Wed Mrs. Ehrlich, "to throw
report will be sent to Detroit
it leas, but he smiled and said: nor rces
and our energies into Service Group board members],
"They always seem to find out the Detroit
Community Fund and arrangements made to publi-
where we have our Ambassador.
drive. Service Group members
It's no use helping them along." will not work as a unit, but will cize the programs of the various
working in Europe to-
NOTE: Ambassador Biddle's snrcad out through every division agencies
day,
villa, near Warsaw, was one of of the campaign set-up."
Before adjourning, a rising
the first targets for German raid-
Ov er**** Ateneies Report
vote of thanks was given to Si-
ers. When the government moved,
Recently returned from New mon Shetzer for his splendid two-
he moved with it
York
City,
where
he
conferred
year
record as chairman of the
(Copyright, 1939, S. A. F.
)
'with Joint Distribution Commit- Service Group board.
'D..° on .' campaign
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zed
linos."
you
beauty the moment
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You'll knfreshing '
see its reevi
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you'll 101 0
With
POTOMAC SPOTLIGHT
Passion Play. Before the war be-
gan, he received a letter from
his brother. "We are letting our
beards grow," this letter said,
and it has been promised that
in 1940 we will present the play
at Oberammergau." Lang, Junior,
who had hoped to play the Chris-
tus, like his father, said that the
players of the village had refused
to go on with the play, unless
the Jewish characters could be
portrayed as originally planned,
and as portrayed since 1870. Now
that the war is on—he doesn't
know whether the Passion Play
plans will go on.
PAGE FIVE EE
THE SUKKAH: HAVEN OF PEACE
.
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