DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle
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DR. GOLDSTEIN
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-s,
is hoped, be assigned for the
purchase of the stretch of land
upon which the American Zion-
ist colony is to be established.
The plans for this project will,
of course, have to be worked
out in close harmony with the
existing public Palestine funds.
into my confidence as to the
major problems which will con-
front American Zionists in the
new year—problems which will
be discussed by the delegates at Education
Our third major task for the
our forthcoming convention at
coming year must be education.
Atlantic City.
Zionism, which aims at the up-
Material Help
building of Palestine, strives also
First of all it must be remem- toward the building of a full-
bered that political guarantees affirmative Jewish life in Amer-
alone will not build Palestine. ica based on self-knowledge and
They will only afford the Jewish self-respect, nourished, enriched
people the opportunity to build and inspired by the Yishuv in
Palestine as it should be built, Eretz Israel. Our educational
RS only Jewish management and program is directed not only to
ingenuity can do the job with- the American Jewish youth but
out artificial restrictions and to the adult as well. In our youth
wit h o u t political obstructions. work we plan to expand the use
One the proper political guar- of the summer camp idea for
ant es have been assured, it will Zionist inspiration and the cul-
be hiefly a matter of economic tivation of the Hebrew tongue,
planning and performance in or- as well as training for leadership.
der to prepare Palestien for ab- Adults, too, will be encouraged
sorbing maximum mass immigra- to take up the study of Hebrew.
tion. Material help will be re- We have begun our publications
quired from the United Nations program this year with the pub-
to the same extent as help will lication of the biography of Dav-
be given to others for re-settle- id Wolffsohn, which will be fol-
ment and rehabilitation. Upon lowed by the publication of a
the Jewish people, however, will Zionist Primer. In addition, we
rest the responsibility to take the shall endeavor to spread the Zion-
initiative and set an example by ist influence in existing educa-
their own contributions to the tional institutions and to en-
economic development of Pales- courage all-day Jewish schools.
tine. American Jewry, because In the more popular medium of
of its numbers and economic ca- radio programs the ZOA is now
pacity, will therefore carry the inaugurating over 65 radio sta-
primary responsibility in that tions throughout the country a
direction.
39-week radio program "Pales-
Investment of Capital
tine Speaks," a series of dra-
The Zionist Organization of matic narratives of the thrilling
America must therefore make its episodes which make the epic of
own constituency and American modern Palestine.
Jewry as a whole more economic
Increased membership, of
conscious in relation to Pales- course, will continue to challenge
tine. It must educate them to our energies. We have brought
a full understanding of its eco- up our membership to close to
nomic needs and possibilities witn 120,000, almost double that of
a view to enlisting their interest last year. The goal which will
in the investment of captal, be proclaimed at the convention
launching of new industries and will be to reach 200,000 by the
in bringing into Palestine Amer- end of next year.
ican business methods and tech-
The Zionist Organization of
nical skills. Likewise, the indus- America will emerge out of this
trial skill of American Jewish convention with a broader vision
youth can be made available to of its responsibilities in the light
Palestine just as American skills of the new day that is dawning
will undoubtedly be made avail- upon mankind and the new chal-
able for the reconstruction of lenge that confronts American
othr lands. This will be a new Zionists.
form of halutziuth, industrial ha-
lutziuth, to supplement the agri-
cultural halutziuth. While agri-
FUTURE
culture in Palestine will have to
continue to expand, the expansion
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of Jewish industries will be the
primary requisite for increasing because parents are the master
the absorptive capacity in Pales- builders who can best cement
tine.
understanding between themselves
With its membership and fol- and their children; between the
lowing predominantly a middle Jewish people and America.
class constituency the Zionist Or-
Jewish Education Month, which
ganization of America is unique- began Sept. 10 and culminates
ly fitted to make a special con- in Jewish Education Week, has
tribution to the economic devel- been set aside this year as a
opment of Palestine. With that special period to call attention
end in view, I shall recommend of Jewish parents throughout the
to the convention the establish- country to see to it that their
ment of an Economic Department children are granted the oppor-
in the Zionist Organization of tunity of an adequate Jewish
America charged with helping to education.
carry out this important phase
We fight today in a great
of the Zionist program.
struggle for the world's freedom,
The expansion of the ZOtt pro- including the freedom of religion
gram for the coming yeat will --the Fourth Freedom which is
also embrace other major aspects the birthright of all Americans.
of American Jewish life both in
What will our children do with
relation to the reconstruction of that freedom, so bitterly fought
Jewish communities abroad and for? Will it be a mere phrase
the upbuilding program of Pal- to them, or will it have deep
estine.
and rewarding meaning?
Patriotic Projects
We all look at our children
Thus it is planned that the and wonder what the future has
ZOA shall undertake a postwar in store for them. We are all
projrct which will assure its par- in the same boat.
ticipation in community programs
We want them to grow up
in connection with the readjust- happy, useful citizens of a great
ment and retraining of returning country, devoted sons and daugh-
Jewish war veterans. The over- ters of a great people. We know
whelming success of the Zionist deep in our hearts that we would
War Effort Drive, with the ZOA make every sacrifice for them.
having raised the stupendous
And yet, without knowing it,
amount of $68,000,000 in 'War we sometimes overlook or post-
Bonds in one single month, war- pone the simplest obligations.
rants confidence in the success- And we wake up startled that
ful participation in such a plan these simple oversights have led
for which we hope to receive the to serious and painful problems.
sanction of the recognized body Through neglect, have we sacri-
of Jewish war veterans. Serious ficed our children?
consideration is also being given
What about the Jewish aspect
to the suggestion that the ZOA, of the lives of our children? Is
as the largest and foremost Zion- that going to be a source of con-
ist Organization in the world, flict, a burden to them? Or is it
take steps in helping the rehab- going to be an inexhaustible
ilitation of Zionist organizations source of happiness, an enrich-
in liberated Europe. The initial ment of their lives? The answer
step in this direction will be the depends on their unbringing.
re-establishment of a link with
Another thing: We want to
surviving Zionists in those coun- keep our children close to us. We
want them to share the Jewish
tres.
life of the family of which they
ZOA Colony
An important Palestine project are a part. We want them to
planned by the Zionist organi- have a sence of continuity with
zation is the establishment of a us, with the ideas and ways that
colony or settlement in Palestine we acquired from our parents.
to be named for the Zionist Or- We want them to have an inner
ganization of America. In this sense of "belonging."
connection the amount of $1,000,-
We want all of those things.
And they are not easy to get,
000 which the ZOA executive has
decided to raise on behalf of because to get them means that
the Jewish National Fund over we must prepare to educate our
a period of three years will, it children to a sense of apprecia-
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tion of their life as Jews, to a
sense of satisfaction in Jewish
ideals, in Jewish traditions.
In simple words, we should
give our children a Jewish edu-
cation and enroll our children
in a Jewish school.
they learn there?
What
They will learn the Bible and
Jewish literature; the meaning
of the Sabbath, of the Jewish fes-
tivals; the customs and practices
of the synagogue; the richness
of the Hebrew language and lit-
erature.
They will learn something of
the life of Jews in other lands,
of Jewish history, of the place
of Palestine and its achievements.
And too, they will learn of
the history of our people in the
United States of America, of the
contribution Jews have made to
the development of this great
Republic and of the harmony of
the ideals of this country with
the ideals which Jews have held
throughout the centuries.
Given that knowledge, our chil-
dren will acquire the sense of
security and adjustment which
only understanding can bring
about.
The emotional balance, which
is so essential in crucial times
and on the battlefield, is just as
important in everyday life. Jew-
ish education is the most impor-
tant means of supplying that bal-
ance to the Jewish individual. It
also insures the future of the
Jewish people in a better world
for all humanity.
INTERFAITH
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nati, is prepared to answer in-
quiries concerning the Institute.
A complete pattern for the ses-
sions has been developed. This
plan is adjustable to the require-
ments of any community. Pro-
vision is made for the method
of organization, for lecture sub-
jects, speakers and a number of
other important features. Rabbi
Eisendrath is assisted in planning
for the Institute by Rabbi Jacob
D. Schwarz, director of the Com-
mission on Synagogue Activities
for the UAHC.
SAMUEL
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year. The Council will bring to
the city one or more outstanding
personalities, who would plan to
deliver lectures before' several
groups during a week's stay in
the city. The cooperating groups
will select the speakers and share
the expenses of the project, with
assistance by the Community
Council.
Announcement was made also
of a plan to organize teams of
artists and speakers who will be
available for appearances on cul-
tural programs and at special
events of organizations. This is
an extension of the existing pro-
gram of assistance to organiza-
tions in planning their cultural
activities. Organizations will be
advised as to the programs which
can be furnished by individual
speakers and artists. To facili-
tate this program organizations
were urged to have their cultural
chairmen work closely with the
Council staff in arranging their
activities in advance.
Dr. S. Kleinman presided at
the conference. Greetings were
extended by James I. Ellman,
president of the Jewish Commun-
ity Council, and E. Louis Nei-
mand, assistant director of the
Jewish Community Center. Re-
ports on the various projects
were made by Isaac Franck. ex-
ecutive director, and Abraham
Cohen, internal relations director
of the Community Council.
During the conference the del-
egates heard a brief address by
Mendel Elkin of the Yiddish
Scientific Institute (Yivo) who
has been a guest in Detroit. The
conference adopted a resolution
felicitating Mr. Elkin on the oc-
casion of his 70th birthday, and
his life-long service to Jewish cul-
ture.
DELEGATES
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tend the National convention:
Daniel Temchin, Isidore Sosnick,
Rabbi Isaac Stollman, Rabbi Max
,J. Wohlgelernter, Irving W. Sch-
lussel, Max Kaminsky, Aaron Til-
chin, Rabbi Joshua Sperka, Sol
B. Edelman, Jacob Nosanchuk
and Meyer Beckman.
Jacob Nosaw'huk, president of
Congregation Bnai Jacob, and
vice president of the Mizrachi,
will be the host to the first gath-
ering of the Mizrachi,
Friday, October 13, 1944
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SACHER
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gion. Under his leadership a net-
work of Hillel Foundations has
been established in all of the im-
portant colleges and universities
of the country. He recently pre-
sided over the dedication of Pres-
ident Franklin Delano Roosevelt's
former New York home as a
Hillel Foundation center for
Hunter College, New York.
Bnai David Religious
School to Meet at
Central High Oct. 15
Bnai David Religious School
announces that all children must
report to Central High School,
LaSalle and Tuxedo, this Sunday,
Oct. 15, at 10:30 a. m.
For the last four Sundays, the
Religious School met in the Syna-
gogue Building with brief class
periods and Holiday assemblies.
Beginning Sunday, Oct. 15, full
class periods will be held and
the school will continue to meet
in the class rooms of Central
High School.
Children aged 5 to 16 are ac-
cepted in the Religious School,
for an excellent teaching staff
instructs children from kinder-
garten through high school.
Pisgah Symposium
On Palestine to be
Held Mon., Oct. 16
In response to numerous re-
quests, Pisgah Lodge No. 34, Bnai
Brith, has arranged a symposiu m
on "Jewish Demands on Pales-
tine." This vital problem Of the
day and in postwar planning will
be discussed by three prominent
speakers representing three view-
points: Jacob Margolis, editor,
Detroit Jewish Chronicle, out-
standing orator and writer; Dr.
Shmarya Kleinman, a leader in
the field of education and social
service; and Rabbi Leon M,
From, Rabbi, Temple Israel, pres-
ident, Zionist Organization of
Detroit.
The symposium is being pre-
sented under the auspices Of the
program committee of Pisgah
Lodge, Isadore Starr, chairman.
All members of Bnai Brith and
their friends are invited to at-
tend this first cultural treat of
the season, at the Jewish Com-
munity Center, on Monday, Oct,
16, at 8.30 p. m. •
Thus he lives as a binder to.
gether of those who are divided,
an encourager of those who are
friends, a peace-maker, a lover
of peace, impassioned for peace,
a speaker of words that make
for peace.—Tevijja-sutta,