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October 3, 1941
AVENUE - CINCINNATI 20, OHIO
Purely Commentary ••
Phenomena in Zionism—New and Old
Some of the "old-timers" at the Cincinnati
Zionist convention were a pathetic. sight. They
were out. Some felt out of place. The new order
seems to have no provisions for them.
Among them was Abraham Goldberg. Cin-
cinnati's convention was the first to our knowledge
(and we have been at Zionist conventions since
1915) at which he had not spoken.
Another out-of-place-Zionist who need not have
been a pathetic sight was Jacob Fishman, dynamic
editor of the Jewish Morning Journal, whom we
judge in absentia. He did not come to the con-
vention. Some say because he did not want to
repeat his experiences of the Pittsburgh sessions
at which he took a stand against the Goldman-
Kaufmann group. A plate was set for Fishman
at the convention banquet—apparently the Z. 0.
A. auditor who arranged for it did not know that
the able editor wouldn't show up. But the ad-
minisration selected him among the opponents
not to be objected to for re-election to the na-
tional executive committee.
Then there was Dr. Samuel Margoshes. He
delivered an address at an opposition caucus
meeting. But he was not an altogether happy
man at the convention. The reason is obvious. The
influence of the Yiddish group is declining, and
he writes for Yiddish readers.
But these are not new phenomena in Zionism.
The interesting history of the movement records
many experiences of men who, having worked
arduously for the movement, suddenly found
themselves "out" and "forgotten." One such
example is worth recalling.
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The Case of Dr. Abraham Salz
Only a few months ago there passed away, at
the age of 79, the eminent Dr. Abraham Salz,
who was a pioneer Zionist and one of the foun-
ders of the World Zionist Organization. He died
in Tarnow, in western Galicia, which is now a
Hitler possession.
At the first World Zionist Congress Dr. Abra-
ham Salz was elected second vice-president. He
was the recognized leader of the Galician Zion-
ists, and he read an important paper on the
status of Galician Jewry at that Congress im-
mediately after the historic address of Dr. Max
Nordau. Salz advocated the establishment of a
Galician colony in Palestine. But he had the
opposition of Dr. Theodor Herzl. The result was
a feud which led to Salz's eventual withdrawal
from the movement. Salz, the pioneer, became
Salz, the critic.
The unfortunate internecine conflict did not
help the Galician colony project. The settlement,
which was known as Mahanim, bankrupted, and
Dr. Salz withdrew from the Zionist movement.
He returned to the Eighth Zionist Congress at
The Hague, apd he had the support of Dr. Na-
hum Sokolow in' his aspiration to return to the
movement. But Dr. Max Nordau and David Wolf-
sohn were against him. They stated bluntly that
if he wished to return it would have to be as
a soldier in the ranks before he is given recog-
nition as a leader. His candidacy for the Aus-
trian Reichsrat on the Zionist Ticket was re-
pudiated by the Zionist leaders.
Dr. Salz refused to take a back seat. His knowl-
edge that he was one of the most prominent
men at the First Zionist Congress did not permit
him to assume ordinary roles. Thus, he died a
stranger to the movement he helped create.
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The Pathetic and One Parallelisms
Agudah Youth
Begin Activities
By Philip Slomovitz
The Zeirci Aguas Israel of
ference was called in March in Vienna, and Detroit, the organization of or-
among those present in addition to Dr. Salz thodox youth, has begun activi-
were Herzl, Rabbi Ehrenpreis of Diakovar, M. ties for the coming year. Classes
Moses of Kattowitz and N. Turov of Breslau. We in Talmud and Shulchan Aruch
are told by Bein: "Herzl's personality captivated have begun. A Keren Hayi-
the newcomers at once, even though, in Jewish shuv flower day is planned for
knowledge,- they were all superior to him. In Chol Hamoed Succoth. Ben Foss
the sessions, the main subject was—the news- and Benjamin Mazier are chair-
paper. Bambus and Herzl, the two most dynamic men of the Keren Ilayishur com-
men present, tried to find their way to each mittee.
other, and they managed, superficially at least,
Since the beginning of the
to overcome the differences which divided them. organization in Detroit three
Herzl's proposal that a general Zionist Congress years ago, Zierei succeeded in
be called was adopted, with the reservation that building up a Torah atmosphere
the consent and cooperation of the Russians be around orthodox youth.
obtained."
Organization of Pirchei groups
Munich was proposed as the first Congress has begun. Boys from the ages
city. The action of the Munich anti-Zionist Jews of 7 to 13 are eligible for these
is now a matter of history, and the Congress groups. Meetings are held every
took place instead in Basle on Aug. 29, 1897. Saturday evening in the Yeshivah
What a vast difference between the Sheheheyanu
made at the opening of that Congress (with cov-
ered head) by the dean of the Praesidium, Dr. UNVEILING OF MONUMENT
Carpel Lippe of Jassy and the rather anaemic An unveiling of a monument
Sheheheyanu of Solomon Goldman at the Cin- in memory of Samuel Shapiro
cinnati convention over a matter that should have will take place on Sunday, Oct.
been recognized as an ordinary step in assuring 5, at 1 p. in., at Machpelah
party discipline and organizational efficiency! Cemetery. Rabbi Morris Adler
Thus, Dr. Salz was a creator of Zionism who, will officiate.
because of petty differences, found himself out
of the movement. These are the things to be
avoided in a great movement.
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Goering: He'll Fall All The Harder
Hermann Goering, Germany's (fat) Man No.
2, proclaimed a Four-Year Plan on July 31, 1937.
This period has come to an end, and it is re-
ported that this be-medalled fellow is now the
richest man in the world, by virtue of the fol-
lowing facts:
Two days after he declared his Four-Year
Plan he founded the Goering Works with a cap-
ital of 5,000,000 marks, and German firms sur-
rendered their exploitation rights in exchange
for shares in his new enterprise. He incorpor-
ated the Reichswerke Hermann Goering and took
over the great armament works of Rheinstahl
Borsig, acquiring the most worthwhile industrial
concerns of lands raped by the Nazis. He picked
up the metal plants of the Alpine Montange-
sellschaft, the Skoda works, the Brno munitions
factory where the Bren gun originated, and the
iron works at Witkowice which once belonged
to the Rothschilds—all in Austria and Czecho-
Slovakia. He acquired the heavy industries in
Lorraine. He appropriated the foundry and col-
liery works owned by Poles and Jews in Polish
Upper Eilesia. He gained control of Treuhand-
stelle Ost in German-occupied Poland. It is esti-
mated that in Poland alone he took over 294
large factories.
Here is an astronomical financial deal by a
chap who is one of the great technicians in the
"fight against Jewry", and one of the leading
spirits in charging that Jews possess all the'
wealth.
Perhaps all this is necessary. Since he could
not fall under the weight of all his medals, it
becomes necessary that he should fall all the
harder under the weight of the loot he acquired
from conquered nations. It will be a hard fall,
Hermann, and there will be many who, watching
it, will tell you that they expected it to come
sooner or later. Our only regret is that it is
not sooner.
Tuesday, the second day of Succoth,
is Primary Day.
Orthodox Jews who will be unable to
cast their ballots during the day will have
time to do so after Maariv services.
It is imperative that they should do
that.
Every citizen is obligated to cast his
ballot on election clays.
Be sure to vote' on Tuesday !
Dr. Salz as Pioneer
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A Word to the Italians
Having started this column as a discussion of
Zionist history and Zionist obstacles, let us pro-
ceed in the same vein.
The story of Dr. Abraham Salz must not be
cut short where we have left -off. This eminent
figure, although his Zionist career was shortlived,
made a definite contribution to the Jewish na-
tional cause. The splendid biography of Dr. Theo-
dor Herzl by Dr. Alexander Bein (a recent Jew-
ish Publication Society creation) makes only ope
reference to him, and the mention relates to an
incident that led to the convening of the first
World Zionist Congress, thus providing proof of
Dr. Salz's position as a Zionist pioneer.
Bein's biography of Herzl states that in Jan-
uary of 1897 Dr. Salz informed Willy Bambus,
one of Herzl's early supporters, that a certain
person had pledged himself to contribute 300,000
gulden for a newspaper in support of Zionism,
If the remaining 700,000 could be raised else-
where. Herzl was intrigued by the offer. A con-
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Vote on Tuesday
But the Italian people, for whom we had soft
spots in our hearts, are also being led to a path
of destruction by Duce, who joined the galley-
slaves in submission to Hitler. For the Italians
we have a quotation from Garibaldi who said, in
1854, out of appreciation to the British for their
aid ip his fight for liberty: "Cursed be the Italian
who from this day forth 'takes up arms against
Britain."
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An Incomplete History
The incidents we have mentioned set us to
thinking. With all clue credit to the • History of
Zionis m by Nahum Sokolow and the works of
other historians, the chronicle of Zionism its
appallingly incomplete. Here is a genuine job for
Zionists of all parties. It is primarily a job for
the youth in the movement. Perhaps the best
project for Zionist youth would be the compila-
tion of the historical records. Through such ef-
forts indissoluble bonds could be created between
youth and Zionism.
The parallelisms and the pathetic situations in
Zionism are emphasized by a story that went
the rounds upon the conclusion of the Zionist
convention in Cincinnati that David Wertheim,
general secretary of the Poole Zion, was a popu-
lar figure among some of the disillusioned Zion-
ists who bombarded him with inquiries whether
they would be eligible for membership in the
labor Zionist ranks. It was a rumor intended to
indicate that some Zionists were planning to
change parties. We believe it was an exaggerated
tale. But it did not imply in any sense that
Zionists had any intentions of leaving the move-
ment. On the contrary, they were loyal and were
determined to stay. How can a loyal Zionist aban-
don the only ideal prevailing in Jewry?
But the pathetic parallelisms provide cause for
deep regret in the actions of the men in power.
The opposition (tragically enough) can be ap-
peased with so little! Yet those in control refuse
to make concessions!
The new president, Judge Louis E. Levinthal,
can go a far way in welding together the two
antagonistic elements in Zionism. We urge him
to do so, even if he must act firmly with his own
confreres in insisting upon restoration of amity
in Zionism.
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