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DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and the Legal Chronicle
May 30, 1941
*STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL •
it is found necessary to transfer some of
them to this country, others to Palestine.
Tidbits from Everywhere
The recent Vaad Hahatzala drive of the
and THE LEGAL CHRONICLE
Emergency Committee for War-Torn
B y PHINEAS J. BIRON
Published Weekly by The Jewish Chronicle Publishing Co., Inc.
Yeshivoth has sided this cause consider-
Presider
'COB
H.
SCHAP*
WEEKLY GIGGLE
J
ably, and some of the scholars saved from WAR ECHOES
Entered as Second-class matter March 3, 1916, at the Post•
Thank Harry Hershfield, radio's
the European hell are now in this coun-
While the Chalutzim of Pales-
office at Detroit, Mich., under the Act of March 3, 1879.
try. This work is being extended, and tine are waiting with mounting wittiest commentator, for the fol-
Detroit Jews are again being asked to anxiety for arms and equipment lowing laugh . . . It's about a
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lands, their religious and cultural needs as arguing about who should per- of Worship • . . In that building
are not abandoned. In the same spirit, form the physical act of locking provision would be made for all
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those who have provided relief for the the stable door while the horse- religions, each creed having its
;acts of interest to the Jewish people, but disclaims responsi•
room built in an individual
for an endorsement of views expressed by the writers.
oppressed Jewish communities must also thieves are swiftly approaching. own
hility
and appropriate shape . . . Then,
The
seven-day
wonder
of
Ru-
provide spiritual sustenance for them. It
Sabbath Scriptural Selections
Hess has more or less pe- in the center of the structure
has been well said that the battle today dolf
tered out as we write this, but there would be an enormously
Pentateuchal portion—Num. 1:1-4:20.
is between the spirit of the Jewish saints we thought you'd like to know large hall for the use of every-
Prophetical portion—Hos. 2:1-22.
Readings of the Law for First Day of Shevuos,
and the spirit of Stalin and Hitler, and that a picture which had just body ... Puzzled, some one asked
planner what the reason was
Sunday, June 1
only extreme defeatists will insist that been finished when he made his the
for this big central room, and
flight
had
a
new
scene
added
to
Pentateuchal portion—Ex. 19:1-20:23; Num.
the latter will conquer. Those who judge it, with a reference to Hess . . . for what it would be used . . . A
28:26-31.
conditions by the history of Israel will And that only a couple of weeks question which our hero answered
Prophetical portion—Ezek. 1-28:3-12.
Reading of the Law for Second Day of Shevuos, retain faith that it is not the might and before the Hess incident a num- with a single word: "Bingo!" .. .
Monday, June 2
power of dictators that will win, but the ber of Hollywood studios turned Credited to a night-club enter-
Pentateuchal portion—Dent. 14 :22-16 :17 ; Num. spirit of the Lord and of those who have down a scenario featuring a sim- tainer is the story of a conver-
ilar event, on the grounds that it sation between Hitler and Goeb-
28 :26-31.
faith in righteousness.
bels . . . The Nazi chief sum-
was too unbelievable.
Prophetical portion—Hab. 3:1-19.
moned his propaganda chieftain
Often,
it
is
unpleasant
to
continue
to
Erika
Mann,
daughter
of
complained about an item a
SIVAN 4, 5701
harp on needs for funds, and to plead Thomas Mann and herself a well- and
MAY 30, 1941
foreign correspondent had re-
uninterruptedly for causes of one sort known author, will soon be on leased concerning the Hitler char-
way back to England, we acter . . . "He called me a thief,
or another. True, there is no end to cam- her
Shevuoth and Decoration Day
hear . . . She's been invited by
paigns. The moment the Allied Jewish Lord Duff-Cooper to make Ger- a liar and a murderer," screamed
Two great festivals join to form an im- Campaign closes, the United Service Or- man broadcasts to the Reich on Adolf . . . "I won't have it!" .. .
have him shot at sunrise,"
pressive week-end. The observance of ganizations are commencing their drive, the significance of the Hess epi- "I'll
offered Gabby, but Hitler shook
Decoration Day on Friday and the cele- and we are obligated to support the USO sode.
his head . . . "That's not good
The dopesters insist that Goeb- enough," he shouted . . . "I'm
bration of Shevuoth, the Feast of Weeks, with a liberality that is demanded by the
on Sunday and Monday, provide food for present needs for national defense. But bels and Goering are having their gonna make him prove it!"
differences of opinion with Boss
deliberation and for thought to American this is no reason why the Yeshivoth should Badolf . . . And one Broadway HISTORICAL NOTES
suffer. On the contrary, they should be reporter brings the news that the An interesting item to remem-
Jews.
wife of a prominent German gen-
Immediately after paying tribute to given first consideration.
eral is now a guest at a New ber on this Decoration Day week-
those who gave their lives on the battle-
end is that the fact that the Con
Outstanding orthodox scholars have York hotel.
federacy came within a hair's
field to preserve American ideals, and come here to appeal in behalf of the
A brother of movie producer breadth of being formally recog-
the American way of life, we turn to the Yeshivoth drive. Rabbi Aaron Kotler, one Herbert Kline is anxious to go to
by France and England was
synagogue, read the Ten Commandments, of the leading Jewish Talmudists in the Palestine to make a documentary nized
due to the astute statesmanship
of the defense of the Jewish of Judah P. Benjamin, Jeffer-
rejoice in the Higher Law.
world; Rabbi Jacob Pom3rantz of Brok, film
homeland . . . But he's having a
What is this Great Law which is a venerable scholar and leader whose re- lot of trouble getting the finan- son Davis' Secretary of State .. .
Did you know, by the way, that
ports of Nazi domination of Poland have cial backing needed for his pro- the
source of rejoicing and struggle?
long friendshp between Ben-
ject.
That which is represented in the Laws served to arouse public opinion against
jamin and Davis started with a
fight on the floor of the Senate,
of Moses is the Higher Law of Mankind, the existing Hitlerite terror; Dr. Isaac YOU SHOULD KNOW
where Benjamin challenged Davis
the set of rules which sets down principles Levine of Lodz, an eminent leader in Po-
An interesting idea is the Com- to a duel? . . . And, as long as
of justice and righteousness, which aspires lish Jewry, are directing their voices at the mittee
of Thirty Million, which we're waxing historical, this is a
hearts
and
minds
of
Detroit
Jews,
in
the
to better living and deep-rooted ideals
aims to include in its roster all good time to remind you that
to elevate human beings above the jungle. hope that they will open their purses and American citizens of foreignPack in 1793 President Washing-
on lived for a time at the home
But the jungle has again displayed its help this cause. It is to be hoped that birth.
of Colonel Isaac Franks, who had
they
will
be
given
the
response
that
the
In recent weeks the fact that
ferocity. The brutal forces are again at
Nazism enjoys the position of an b een his aide-de-camp during the
work to destroy what has been preached cause they represent deserves.
official state religion in Germany, Revolutionary War.
for thousand of years. The spirit of those
with the Reich its God and Hitler REFUGEE REPORT
who have given their lives for the preser-
its Messiah, has been brought tc
Justice Butzel at 70
New York's cafe society is get-
the attention of the Americar
vation of ideals which call for the de-
considerable competition
An unassuming notice in the society public—in particular, by the Anti- ting
struction of the jungle again challenges
Nazi league's magazine "Defense 'rom the newly discovered "cafe-
column of last week's issue of The Detroit of Human Rights," and by Stan- eria society," one phase of which
mankind.
Decoration Day and Shevuoth join to Jewish Chronicle announced that Justice ley high in The Living Age . . .ve thought you might be inter-
reaffirm the hope that the Decalogue, and Mrs. Henry M. Butzel would receive In an effort to disprove this !steel in . . . We mean the busy
fact, Dannemora Prisor ocial life of New York's refugees
proscribing theft and immorality and their friends on Saturday evening. The proven
inmate
Fritz
Kuhn, who had con- 'rom Hitlerism, who congregate
murder, will one day rule the universe; occasion marked the 70th birthday of sistently been refusing to atten( St all hours of the day and night
but these festivals, rooted in freedom, the Justice of the Michigan State Supreme the jail's chapel, finally decided to n the serve-yourself eateries on
present a challenge. It asks free peoples Court. The announcement was typical of join his fellow convicts at the 3roadway between 72nd and
whether they are ready to live on bended the man. It was a modest way of meeting regular Sunday morning services. i6th Sts.
knees, or whether they are prepared his friends, and the unassuming attitude
rather to fight for liberty and to die if is a tribute to the character of the man. NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST,- AMERICANS ALL
necessary in the course of repudiating
by BRESSLER
Justice Butzel carries on an honored
threats of slavery. The answer is found tradition in Michigan's best known Jew-
in history. Free men refuse to accept ish family. He has rendered service to
thraldom. Peoples who have tasted lib- country, state and city, and to the Jewish
erty shall never again tolerate oppression. people. He continues to render services
The Supreme Law must supersede the on all fronts. He has served as president
Jungle. If it becomes necessary to fight of Temple Beth El, as president of the
for the moral law, free men will not United Jewish Charities, on service boards
necessarily be abandoning the moral code. of important movements, and he has been
On the contrary, they will reaffirm it with a liberal contributor to worthy causes. In
their blood and thereby make it more fact, his and Airs. Butzel's contributions
lasting.
to this year's Allied Jewish Campaign
represent the most liberal gifts on record.
We join his many friends in congratu-
Save the Yeshivoth
lating Justice Butzel on his 70th birthday.
Due to the Allied Jewish Campaign,
representatives of various Yeshivoth who
The Drive a Success
annually come to Detroit were advised
to postpone their fund-raising efforts. In
In spite of having failed to reach the
the interim, the merger of all appeals total goal of $940,000 in this year's Al-
for Jewish theological schools in Europe, lied Jewish Campaign, the community
Palestine and this country has been com- may well feel that the current effort was
pleted under the aegis of the Vaad Haye- a success.
shivoth, the Michigan Committee for the
A new standard has been set in giving
Support of Yeshivoth and Religious-Chari-
to
worthy causes. More than $100,000
table Institutions.
The orthodox leaders of Detroit now in excess of last year has been raised.
find it imperative to commence a drive A much larger number of contributors
at once in behalf of the Yeshivoth, and has been enlisted in the army of partici-
it is felt that further delay in extending pants in the campaign.
These are achievements that speak
help to these institutions will increase the
hardships of the students and teachers well for the campaign organization. They
in the Yeshivoth. Furthermore, in order augur well for the future. The drive was
to save the religious institutions abroad, a success.
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