DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle
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Mizrachi Convention Urges Formation of
"Commission on Restitution" for Jews
that of Philadelphia, dean of the
American rabbinate.
Leon Gellman of New York
was re-elected president of the
organization for the coming year.
Other officers elected were Her-
man Hollander, New York, and
Harry Kraft of Boston, vice pres-
idents; Rabbi Max Kirshblum of
Brooklyn to the newly created
post of executive vice president.
Friday, November 3, 1944
Mizrachi Convention Asks Implementation
Of American Palestine Declarations
gated in this hour of supreme
ATLANTIC CITY (WNS)
ATLANTIC CITY (WNS) — ment to equalize the status of
The Mizrachi Organization of crisis for the Jewish people,"
A memorandum was submitted Jews in occupied territory with
America, religious wing of the said Mr. Gellman.
here by the Mizrachi Organiza- that of prisoners of war, mili-
The declaration also urg,,I tl
tion of America to the State De- tary or civilian, in accordance
World Zionist Movement, con- the Congress of the Uni,
vened here on Thursday,. Oct. States, in view of the statemen.
partment, urging it to assume with the Geneva Convention of
26, at its 26th annual conven- by Secretary of War Stimson
the initiative in setting up a 1929," and "to take measures
Commission on Restitution to to insure that the Nazis may not
tion and, placing the problem of that the Palestine question should
"survey the amount of loot con- be permitted to convert their im-
Palestine foremost on its agen- not be determined upon
the po-
fiscated by the Nazis from Jews pending defeat at the hands of Mrs. H. C. Broder Heads da, issued a declaration that the litical rather than the military
re-establishment of Palestine ' , )is basis, take up the
in European countries which they the United Nations into a final
'mater of the
a free and democratic Jewish Palestine Resolutions,
have overrun," and demanded victory over prostrated European West Side Division •
now pend-
Commonwealth is "the one per- ing in the House, at
that the capital, "wherever the Jewry."
In
War
Chet
Drive
the earliest
A
resolution
was
adopted
as-
manent solution to the Jewish possible moment.
claimants cannot be found, be
used for the resettlement of des- sailing the activities of the Heb-
Mrs. H. C. Broder is serving problem." The declaration cited
Rabbi Max Kirschbluni, execu-
titute Jews desiring to go to Pal- rew Committee of National Lib- this year in the Community War the action of President Roosevelt tive secretary of the organization
eration
for
"claiming
to
repre-
and
Governor
Dewey,
who
with-
estine."
reviewing the religious and po-
Chest drive as chairman of the
The measure, unscheduled by sent the Jews of Palestine and West Side Division uncle?? the in the past fortnight issued state- litical progress of the movement
the
stateless
Jews
of
Europe
af-
ments
endorsing
a
Jewish
Com-
the Resolutions Committee, was
during the past year, told the
Metropolitan Unit chairmanship
adopted with acclaim by the 550 ter it has been repudiated by all of Joseph P. Glaser. Assisting monwealth in Palestine, and ask- delegates that "the months
to
authoritative
Jewish
bodies
in
ed that these pronouncements be come may present unforseen dif-
delegates at the closing session
her
as
secretary
is
Edward
Palestine
and
the
United
States."
"implemented immediately t o ficulties which we must be ready
of the organization's 26th An-
Crowe.
Convention after being The resolution charged that this
save the lives of hundreds of to face."
nual
Other
west
side
chairmen
in-
sponsored by Dr. Emanuel Neu- group "has created nothing but clude Mrs. S. Wells Utley and thousands of uprooted European
Greetings to the Convention
mann of New York, director of discord and confusion in the
were sent by some of the fore-
Howard Servis, in charge of pre- Jews."
The declaration followed the most Palestine and American
the Commission on Palestine Sur- American Jewish community." campaign work; Mrs. Harvey
veys, who estimated the loot tak- This committee has recently been Shuler and Mrs. Abraham Srere, address of Leon Gellman, presi- Zionist leaders. In a message to
en to be in excess of six billion the subject of a series of critical special assignment; Benjamin dent of the organization, who ad- the Convention, Rabbi Meyer
dollars. It was proposed that a articles by the "Washington Wilk, neighborhood business; Mrs. dressing the 500 delegates from Berlin, president of the Mizrachi
230 communities throughout the
"Bank for Rehabilitation and Re- Post."
While condemning the actions E. H. Kendig and Mrs. Max United States, assailed the rum- World Organization in Jerusalem,
settlement of Jewish Refugees"
declared that the attitude of
Frank,
in
charge
of
house
to
ored partition plan which Great American Mizrachi at this time
be established to carry out this of the small band of terrorists
house solicitation.
who
are
defying
governmental
Britain
is
shortly
expected
to
of-
program.
may serve as the greatest factor
Many other members of the
Discussing the future of Arab- authority in Palestine, the con- Jewish Community are also work- fer to the Jewish Agency as in the Zionist movement.
vention
protested
the
recent
ac-
"creating
a
diminished
Jewish
Jewish relations in Palestine and
Dr. Abba Hillel Silver of
ing in this $8,250,000 drive as
the meaning of the term "Jew- tion of the Palestine Adminis- solicitors and as chairmen of the State in the already small coun- Cleveland, executive chairman of
tration
"for
its
deportation
of
in-
try of Palestine," and said that the American Zionist Emergency
ish Commonwealth," which Dr.
Neumann claimed had been dis- nocent hostages in its endeavor various campaign divisions. it would, "gravely imperil • the Council, spokesman for all Zion-
Among
them
are
Oscar
M.
Ze-
torted by the enemies of Zionism, to stamp out the outbreaks."
continued development of the ist parties in America, paid trib-
Following the session devoted mon and Mrs. Samuel Aaron, Holy Land.
he declared that a Jewish Corn-
ute to Mizrachi for its "magnifi-
monwealth, as envisioned by Zion- to the economic developments of chairmen of District A.'
Branding the British White
The annual campaign opened Paper of 1939 which prohibits cent role in the significant prog-
ists, does not intend to "drive Palestine, an announcement was
the existing Arab population in- made of the formation of a cor- Wednesday, Oct. 25. with Mayor further Jewish immigration into ress which our movement has
made in the United States dur-
to the desert or cast it into the poration to be known as the Edward J. Jeffries, Jr., giving the Palestine as a "shameful docu-
sea. On the contrary, those who American Eretz Israel Corpora- opening address. A total of $1,- ment for any democratic govern- ing the past year. This is the
tion, whose aim will be to "de- 227,116, or 14.9 per cent of the ment to have issued," Mr. e rn - hour to marshall our maximum
choose to do are to remain.
The Convention also urged that velop, foster and encourage trade goal, was reported at this first man predicted that the demon- strength so that the age old
hopes of our people may finally
United Nations leaders take steps and commerce between the Unit- meeting.
strations carried on in America
More than 30,000 workers in and throughout the world . against and fully be realized," declared
"to induce the German govern- ed States and Palestine and be-
tween Palestine and its surround- the Metropolitan Unit began their its implementations. "will shoiD Dr. Silver.
Messages were also received
ti ing countries." The Corporation canvass of the entire Metropoli- - ly compel England to annul this
will also aid in the development tan era that week and will con b r u t a 1 decree. Right-thinking from Rabbi Isaac Herzog, Chief-
of industry and of economic re- tinue until the drive ends Nov. Britons now understand that the
Rabbi of Palestine, and from
10.
sources in Palestine.
White Paper is a complete re-
The
campaign
raises
funds
to
Henry L. Kraushar, reporting
pudiation of solemn promises and Rabbi Judah Fishman of the
on the rehabilitation work of the help our neighbors, our allies and it ho Id
U now be speedily abro- World Zionist Executive.
organization, disclosed that the our fighting men. One of the
American Mizrachi during this 24 agencies receiving funds is
For Sale
past year has forwarded the sum the Allied Jewish Campaign.
Trude-in Required
of $125,000 to Palestine for the
rescue and care of 1,100 or-
USO ACTIVITIES
REPAIRS
phaned European children.
Other resolutions repledged the
The following organizations
$1.50 up
support of Mizrachi to the Amer- served at the Downtown USO
Ser%ice
ican Jewish Conference and paid Canteen: Oct. 2, Council of Jew-
tribute to Dr. Abba Hillel Silver ish Women—chairman, Mrs. H. J.
of Cleveland, executive commit- L. Frank; Oct. 9, Temple Beth
tee chairman of the American El—chairman, Mrs H. J. L.
Zionist Emergency Council for Frank; Oct 16, Newgarten Med-
his "dynamic leadership in the ical Aid—chairman, Mrs. Chas.
Call TRinity 2-8000 American Zionist movement."
Rothstein; Oct. 23, Ladies Auxil-
The convention voted to plant iary Galician Society—chairman,
forests in Palestine in tribute to Mrs. Michael Stark.
Rabbi Wolf Gold of New York,
Sunday morning Bagel and Lox
American Vacuum Cleaner Co.
chairman of the World Mizrachi breakfasts are continuing with
Executive, and Rabbi B. L. Levin- increased attendance each week.
The following organizations were
hosts: Oct. 1, House of Shelter,
Ladies Auxiliary—chairman, Mrs.
Hyman Altman; Oct. 8, Zedekah
Democrats and Republicans
Club — chairman, Mrs. Hattie
SELECT A JUDGE ON THE BASIS
Schwartz; Oct. 15, Hebrew Ladies
OF HIS CHARACTER AND ABILITY
A id—chairman, Mrs. Julius Ring.
The hostesses were Mrs. Charles
Vote To Retain - - -
Berger, Mrs. Sam Auslander and
Mrs. I. Fine, Oct. 22, the host-
CIRCUIT JUDGE WILLIAM
esses were Mrs. A. Yourofsky
and Miss Rhoda Higer.
Through the courtesy of the
Great Lakes Club, the club rooms
at the Belcrest are being used
for weekly Wednesday night par-
ties. The following groups were
sponsors: Oct 18, Bnai Moshe
Men's Club — chairman, Robert
On the Separate Non-Partisan Judicial Ballot
Schwartz; Oct. 15, Messrs. Albert
We open our hearts to a homeless kitten, a
Weineman, Meyer Tranopole, Irv-
Endorsed by:
ing Bloom, Sol Bloom and J.
neglected puppy — that's the kind of people
Gershovitz.
* All three Detroit Daily Newspapers.
we are in America. But, let us remember, too,
Oneg Shabot, or social hour
that across the world there are homeless humans
* By Civic Searchlight (publication of Detroit Citizen's
following religious services at
— brave, persecuted people, victims of war's
League).
Romulus Army Air Base. Oct.
destruction—who look to us for help and hope.
6,
Hebrew
Ladies
Aid—Chairman,
* By all branches of organized labor including UAW-
Mrs. Julius Ring. The hostesses
Give to your Community War Chest—help to
CIO, AF of L and Railway Brotherhood Unions.
were Mrs. Manuel Engel, Mrs.
reestablish
these homeless people. Be generous
Charles Berger, Mrs. Isadore Aus-
* By industry and management.
— save from your household budget or income,
lander; Oct. 13, Bnai Brith Pis-
* The Detroit Bar Association (this Association com-
gah Auxiliary — chairmen, Mrs.
sacrifice a little —give that others may live.
prised of all attorneys, voted for Judge Friedman
Prady and Mrs. Marvin Levy;
Help all Three—your lighting men, your Allies, your neighbors
Oct. 2, Jewish National Fund
nearly 7 to 1 over his opponent).
Auxiliary—chairman, Mrs. Harry
* By the voters of Wayne County at the primary
Schwartz; Oct. 27, Infants Serv-
election giving Judge Friedman a tremendous ma-
ice Group—chairman, Mrs. L. M.
jority over his nearest opponent.
Levin.
Affiliated with the NATIONAL WAR FUND
Ice cream donors for USO-
00
CAMPAIGN—October 25th-November 10th. GOAL: $8,250,0
JWB social programs were Jack
Lift-Lunt; Resident of Michigan! Teacher! Law)er! Welfare
Commissioner 17 Years Without Pay
Worker! House f,f Correa
Levine, Albert Braverman, Jos-
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