Ameritim Apish Periodical Cotter

June 4, 1943

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CLIFTON AVENUE - CINCINNATI 20, OHIO

DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle

THE WORK OF THE COUNCIL OF
CHRISTIANS AND JEWS

7

tian youth organizations in cul-
Cottage Scene at Sleepy Hollow Beach
tural and educational work, and
with the promotion of joint study
and service directed towards post-
war reconstruction. These aims
By REV. W. W. SIMPSON
must to some extent overlap with
Editor's Note: A report of the activities in the field of inter- those of the other joint bodies
racial understanding of the British Council of Christians already referred to. This, how-
and Jews.
ever, was a matter of design
than accident. It was no
We have heard much during some fifteen years now a body rather
part of the intention of those
recent years of the age-old con- known as the Society of Jews responsible for the formation of
flict between the Church and thy' and Christians. More recently, the council to supplant these
Synagogue, of the rise and de- in 1935, there was formed a other organizations. It was rather
Youth Council on Jewish-Chris-
velopment of anti-Semitism and thin Relationships. Besides these their desire to set up a fully
representative body to oversee the
of its terrible consequences. bodies there have sprung up in general problem of Jewish-Chris-
Much less has been heard of different parts of the country tian relations in this country.
what has sometimes been called small ad hoc groups of Jews From the beginning co-operation
and Christians, meeting together
"the dialo g" between the or fellowship and discussion. has been established with the or-
already in the field.
Church and the Synagogue, of But these earlier ventures in co- ganizations
Not unnaturally, some hesitan-
the friendships which have ex- operation were all of them lim- cies have been expressed by both
isted in all ages between some ited either in their representa- Christians and Jews with regard
Christians and some Jews, and tion or intention.
to the underlying basis of such
of the growing desire for a bet-
The Council of Christians and co-operative efforts as are fore-
ter understanding between the Jews is the first body, therefore, shadowed by the Council's aims.
i .
two communities today. There to be fully representative of all Do they mean that the Jew must
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are, after all, two sides to the sections of both communities. It lose his identity or that the Chris-
story of Jewish-Christian rela- owes its origin mainly to the ini- tian must compromise on prin-
tions and it is a not altogether tiative of the Archbishop of Can- ciples which he regards as of
Typical spacious living room interior
surprising consequence of the terbury who, shortly before his fundamental importance? T h e
of Sleepy Hollow Cottage, showing mod-
terrible growth of anti-Semitism translation from York to Canter- most effective answer to these
ern furnishings, stone fireplace, and wide
in our own lifetime that the de- bury, convened a conference of questions was given by the Arch-
paned windows. Modern, cheerful kitchen
sire for a greater degree of mu- representative Jews and Chris- bishop of Canterbury himself in
has latest appointments and stainless
tual understanding and co-opera- tians to consider steps for the a letter to the Chief Rabbi from
steel sink.
tion should increase also. That formation of a joint council. In which the following extract is
movement has its roots in some- response to his subsequent invi- quoted:
thing deeper than the mere de- tation the late Cardinal Hinsley,
"My own approach to this mat- bearing witness to those moral
Rev. Cantor
sire of the Christian to help a Archbishop of Westminster, the ter is governed by the considera- principles which we unite in up-
Jacob
less fortunate and persecuted Moderator of the Church of Scot- tion that the effectiveness of any holding. Because of our co-opera-
Silverman
neighbor. It is born of the rec- land, the Moderator of the Free religious belief depends upon its
SURGICAL
ognition that anti-Semitism con- Church Federal Council and the definiteness, and that neither Jews tion and the mutual respect on
MOREL
stitutes in the long run as great Chief Rabbi agreed to serve with nor Christians should in my judg- which it rests, each party should
25 Years'
a danger to the Christian as it him as joint presidents. An ex- ment combine in any such way as no doubt try outside the Council
Practice
does to the Jewish community, ecutive committee was set up to obscure the distinctiveness of to check among their own friends
Recommended b3
and therefore a challenge to both composed of representatives of their witness to their own beliefs. anything that tends to breed con-
Physicians and
to co-operate in the establish- all sections of the Jewish com- There is much that we can do
Hospitals
ment and the furtherance of munity and of the different de- together in combating religious tempt or hostility towards the
9371
their common ideals of justice, nominational groups in the Chris- and racial intolerance, in for- other. But I am persuaded that
Wildemere
warding social progress and in we should do harm and not good
truth and peace, apart from which tian community.
TY. 4-0062
if we were to pretend that the
the whole foundations of civilized
The aims of the council, which
difference
between
us
in
the
mat-
society are threatened with de- have been widely publicized, are
IN MEMORIAM
struction.
ter of religious faith is small or
concerned not merely with the
A
tribute
to my beloved sister, to obscure that difference for the
In Great Britain this desire combating of racial and religious
Rev. Cantor
has recently found expression in intolerance, but more positively Mrs. Sarah Greenberg Lebeson, sake of any religious fellowship
DAVID
which appeared to ignore our ba-
the formation of the Council of with the promotion of understand- departed June 9, 1931:
GOLDEN
Christians and Jews. This is not ing and goodwill between all sec- The tears or those who loot you, here sic difference. To my mind, the
value of our fellowship depends
Detroit's Favorite
the first venture in Jewish-Chris- tions of both communities, with
Inscribe you,
M 0 II E L
tian co-operation in this country. the encouragement of co-opera- Since, oh, so many here and elsewhere upon a clear recognition of this
knew your worth.
TYler 0-9190
difference and upon our ability
There has been in existence for tion between Jewish and Chris- The angelo
could no longer see you
Wedding Ceremo-
to cooperate while fully recogniz-
Nutter
nies Performed at
And gently gave you rest beneath the ing it in a spirit of complete
Hume and by Ap-
earth.
mutual respect for one another's
pointment.
From Heaven above you brought all convictions and consciences."
love and sunshine,
FOR RENT—Nice furnished room FOR RENT—Nice furnished room Which most mortals seek and never
On this basis, therefore, the
and;
with small family, suitable for
Council is approaching a task for-
for one or two persons in a
The Well Known Rev.
you have touched with every midable enough in all conscience,
two gentlemen or ladies. Un-
newly decorated five-room flat. The lives
human kindness
limited phone. Good transpor-
a
task
which
demands
long
as
Hyman
Schulsinger
Reasonable, 2682 Clements, Shall ever mourn and leave that truth
well as short term planning, and
tation. 2688 Richton. TOwn-
behind.
near Linwood. TOwnsend 6-
of Cong.
which
is
concerned
directly
or
in-
Then
Heaven
found
she
must
recall
her
send 6-4527.
5052.
Beth Tefilo
Angel,
directly with almost every aspect
Who served and ouffered patiently on
Emanuel
WANTED—Middle aged or young ETHEL GOODMAN —
of the life of the community. It is
earth.
Corsets, The }lost above felt lonely, uninspired, hoped shortly to set up repre-
woman desiring to share nicely
nimble
and
Corselettes, Brassieres. "Exclu- They needed her she came to lend
furnished apartment. Boston at
sentative groups of Christians and
Specialised
sive
design
for
your
figure."
her
worth.
Lawton. TOwnsend 8-4529.
Jews in the main centres of pop-
Finest material and elastic used.
ulation throughout the country
MOHEL
Alterations. Work guaranteed.
By her devoted sister, Mrs. and especially
WANTED—Single room with re-
in those areas where
Also Marriages
8811 Dexter Blvd., near Glad- Miriam G. Slobin, and children. there is any considerable Jewish
fined family by young lady.
Performed
stone, Phone TYler 7-8395,
Woodward, Second or Third
element.
Services In Eng-
Ave. transportation. S. Baurer,
These
local
groups
will
serve
IN
MEMORIAM
lish and Yiddish
Fitzroy 2626, from 9 to 5:30 FOR RENT—Nice furnished room
to keep the Council informed of
for one or two gentlemen, with
1934 Hazelwood
o'clock.
In sacred memory of our be- any problems or important devel-
private family. Good transpor- loved grandmother and mother, opments in the sphere of Jewish-
TYler 6-6960
FOR RENT — Furnished room;
tation. 3004 Elmhurst Ave. Jennie Frank, 1934-1943, June.
Christian
relations
in
the
areas
twin beds; nice, comfortable
TOwnsend 6-7478.
concerned, they will take such
Our eyes may shine, our lips may «tull•,
home; ideal for couple or two
action locally as the situation
Our laughter seems so gay,
people. Dexter and Richton. SUMMER HOME—Wanted, con- But,
dearest one, In all the while
may demand, and will act as chan-
Call DAvison 2587.
genial couple, with or without Our hearts recall the (lay
nels for the dissemination of such
grown child, to share in strictly When foot asleep In that Great Rest information as the Council may
WANTED — Refined couple with
(toil took our angel to Ills Breast.
modern Lake Huron home, for
from time to time desire to make
grown daughter desires two-
season. Electric stove, refrig-
available.
2641 GLENDALE AVE.
Sadly
missed
by
her
loving
bedroom furnished apartment,
erator. TYler 5-3733.
All that has been said so far
grandchildren and children.
private entrance and bath.
TOwnsend 9-0344
applies only to the situation in
Draft exempt; character refer- FOR RENT — Nicely furnished
this
country.
It
remains
only
to
ences furnished. Please write
CARD OF THANKS
SURGICAL MOREL
room for gentleman or lady,
add that the Council has since
to Box 403, Detroit Jewish
in home of private family.
The
family
of
the
late
Michael
its
inception
been
in
contact
with
Marriages
Performed
Chronicle, 525 Woodward Ave.,
2317 Glendale Ave. TOwn- Rosenberg wish to thank their the National Conference of Jews
Detroit, Mich.
send 7-1321,
relatives and many friends for and Christians in the U. S. A.
the kindnesses shown them in and with the South African So-
FOR RENT—I wish to share my MIDDLE AGED MAN
wishes to their recent bereavement.
ciety of Jews and Christians.
attractive two-room apartment
RECEPTACLES
share four - room furnished
Close cooperation with these
with a young employed girl.
Garbage, Ash and Rubbish.
apartment with a responsible
CARD
OF
THANKS
bodies
is
virtually
impossible
un-
Please call TO 7-1898.
Reinforced Concrete. Fully
childless middle aged couple.
Guaranteed. Priced Right
Mrs. Lee K. Marlowe and her der present conditions, but it is
Call all day Saturday and Sun-
FOR RENT — Nicely furnished
day. TYler 7-8583.
parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Kom- not unreasonable to hope that
AMERICAN
room with private family. Un-
► nel, wish to thank their friends when hostilities are at an end
RECEPTACLE CO.
limited phone. Near bus and FOR RENT—Nice,
these
three
national
organizations
clean furnish- for their kind expressions of
579 Kenilworth
street car lines. 1707 Calvert
TO. •4889
ed room with private family. sympathy in their recent bereave- may work effectively together not
Ave. TOwnsend 8-9613.
only in the combating of all forms
1446 Calvert, upstairs. Good ment.
of racial and religious intolerance,
transportation. Call NOrthlawn
FOR RENT—Nice furnished room
but in the furtherance of those
2579
from
11
to
1
MONUMENTS
and
from
suitable for employed young
ideals which are the common heri-
3 to 4:30.
woman. TYler 4-5684,
tage of Christians and Jews alike
and apart from which there can
BESS SCHMIDT
b
NICE FURNISHED ROOM to FOR RENT — Large furnished of 2454 W. Euclid Ave. died May be no hope of an enduring peace.
room
in
single
home.
Family
rent by adult family at 2735
of three adults. Suitable for 24 at the age of 34 years. She
Buena Vista. TO 6-8391.
gentleman or employed couple. leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
3780 Richton, near Dexter. Abraham Schmidt; brother, Roy;
FOR RENT—Large, comfortable
and sister, Mrs. George Shapiro.
DAvison 4021.
room, couple or single person.
Funeral services were held on
Good transportation. TOwn- NICELY
furnished room in fam- Thursday from the Ira Kaufman
send 5-7058.
ily of three adults to employed Funeral Home, with burial at
Increase your
lady or gentleman. Home priv- Woodmere Cemetery,
WANTED—Room and board in
payroll savings
ileges.
Porch.
References.
3253
congenial surroundings for
Granite and Marble monument.
Cortland,
DAVID BROWN
to your family limit
young woman requiring some
7729 ,TWELFTH ST.
aged
73,
died
last
week
at
his
personal attention. Downtown
TYLER 6-7192
FOR
RENT—Large,
late
residence,
19901
Malvern
Rd.,
airy room
preferable. Call PLaza 1986.
for rent; either married couple. where he lived with his daughter,
or one or two young women; Mrs. Abraham Gitson. Born in
FOR SALE—Summer home in
with or without meals. Inquire Austria, he had lived in Goderich.
beautifully wooded peninsular
DETROIT'S FINEST
at 2021 Taylor.
Ont., for 40 years. He is survived
on Union Lake, 19 miles from
JEWISH FUNERAL HOME
by Mrs. Anne Gitson, Mrs. Laura
city limits. Three porches, ROOM
FOR RENT—In home of Gitson and Mrs. Dorothy Leeb,
J EWISH
large living room, three bed-
adults.
Gentleman
preferred.
daughters; Ralph and Gerald of
MOS
rooms, kitchen, breakfast room,
3757
Richton.
Philadelphia and Charles Ernest
bathroom; all completely screen-
ed; electric stove, new refrig- FOR RENT—Nice, airy furnished of Detroit, sons. Burial Thursday
7739 JOHN R .STREET
TRINITY 2-2114
was at Mayfield Cemetery after
erator; also large outboard
room, suitable for gentleman or services at the Cleveland Temple
Due
to
a
fire
in
our
regular
funeral parlors, we are now
Zimmer boat and motor. TOwn-
lady, in home of private family. Memorial. Rabbi Brickner offici-
send 5-3165.
in our temporary chapel at
Phone TYler 5-6544.
ated.

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Manuel Urbacb

6018 WOODWARD AVE. at HARPER

