Affiericall Jewish periodical Rabbis Say Day Schools Anti-Semitic Surges Are Needed for Survival Wave in Hungary By GERHARDT NEUMANN Three rabbis, one orthodox, one conservative, one reform, agreed that the future of American Jewry is bound up with a re- evaluation of our educational setup. '4 Rabbis David A‘Eichhorn '(reform), Ed- ward T. Sand- 1 1 row (conserva- tive) and Em- manuel Rack- ham (orthodox), who served as chaplains during World War II, spoke last Tues- Eichhorn day night at a symposium of the Men's Club of Congregation Shaarey Zedek. They were intro- duced by Rabbi Morris Adler. The speakers, in the course of their debate, came to the follow- ing conclusions: 1. Jewish community life must be organized democratic- • ally. 2. Survival of American Jewry will depend upon a re- ' orientation in our educational system, especially through the establishment of Jewish day schools. 3. The home must match the school in Jewishness and in the determination to bring up chit- . dren who are proud of their religion. 4. All good will movements , are doomed to failure unless they are supported by anti- . discrimination laws. 5. The synagogue must be- come the identifying mark of American Jews. Emphasizing from the outset that they were separated re- ligiously on many matters, the 'rabbis stated that their experi- ence in the army taught them to see Judaism and Jews from a British Jews Seek to Mend Cleavage , Friday, January 12, 1951 DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE rage 16 broader point of view. They agreed that it is not always pos- sible to solve our problems by applying the rules of religious law but that in many cases the best approach is that of common sense. Both Rabbi Rackman a n d Rabbi Eichhorn said that Jewish education has been a complete failure. Sunday schools, although they are probably here to stay, do not mean anything in terms of dissimination of Jewish knowl- edge, with the result that our younger generation goes out into the world without any Jewish preparation. The rabbis also agreed that American Jews have succumbed to the practice of giving preference to wealth, in- stead of learning. Sandrow Rackham The panel believed that the establishment of Jewish d a y schools can no longer be avoided. Although it is not to be expected that all Jewish children will at- tend them, it is hoped that at least a small group of especially gifted youths will, through these schools, be trained as future leaders of the Jewish community. Only through an intense Jew- ish education, the speakers said, can we reach- the point when leadership will no longer be de- termined by wealth and influence but by qualification and training. As a sidelight, it was interest- ing to hear Rabbi Eichhorn say that at any banquet given by a Jewish organization it should be considered a matter of decency and reason that only kosher food is served. Rabbi Adler, in his introduc- tion, emphasized that we have to acknowledge that we are liv- ing in an age of diversity and that all Jewish religious groups will have to work in harmony, for the good of American Jewry. LONDON—(WNS) — Negotia- , lions for the return of the Anglo- Jewish Association to the Board of Deputies have been going on for the past few weeks at the behest of Chief Rabbi Dr. Israel Brodie, it was reliably reported here. The Association left the Board a year ago in protest against the latter's alleged domination by Zionist elements. The Anglo- Jewish Association had planned formation of a new communal body with the cooperation of the ultro-orthodox Agudah elements. As a result of efforts by Dr. Brodie and other Jewish leaders, this development has at least temporarily been eliminated. The negotiations are said to be pro- gressing satisfactorily. Council Offers Aid to Civilian Defense Jewish Community Council leaders met last week with offi- cials of the Detroit Office of Civilian Defense to review civil- ian defense problems and to de- termine ways in which the Jew- ish community could cooperate with the effort. William Brinkman and Peter McGillivray, representing the Office of Civilian Defense, em- phasized the immediate need for volunteers. Men and women are needed as auxiliary police and fire fighters, air raid wardens and first aid workers. Council delegates will be ac- tuainted with these needs at the next Council Delegate Assembly at 8:30 p.m., Jan. 25 at the Dex- ter-Davison Center. CENTRAL HIGH PLAY The comedy, "Dear Ruth," will be presented by the 12-A class of Central High School on Thurs- day and Firday evenings, Jan. 18 and 19, at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. VIENNA—(WNS)—A wave of anti-Semitism is sweeping Hun- gary and in many inland towns and villages Jewish homes and businesses have been plundered, according to reports received here. The anti-Semitic wave is said to be the aftermath of the poor economic situation of the peas- ants and the workers, who are making Jews the scapegoat for the bad plight of their country. Plunderings of Jewish stores and homes are said to have taken place in at least a dozen towns. Where such incidents occurred, the local police ignored action against the plunderers and ar- rested instead their victims, charging them with blackmarket- ing. Over 800 Jewish merchants have been arrested. The situa- tion is causing much anxiety among Jewish leaders here and in Hungary, who feel that unless drastic action is taken by the central Hungarian government the situation may get out of hand. Maimonides to Lay Plans for Luncheon Detroit to Host Judah Maimon, • • of tieiugton Israeli Minister Hotel. Cantor Moshe Kusevitsky, Representing a cross-section of this city's Jewish community, prominent figures announced they had accepted honorary posts on a reception corn- mottee for Rab- bi Judah L. Mai- mon„ who will visit here on 'Sunday, Feb. 18. ' Rabbi Maimon, who is making his first visit to the United , States since the establishment of Kusevitsky the state of Is- rael, will be on a four-week tou: of this country for the purpose of clarifying certain vital issues facing Israel. A dinner is being prepared in his honor which will take place on that date at the Fort Wayne Members Sought by Ahavas Achim With the building of the Ahavas Achim Congregation now com- pleted to a point where various functions can be held there, the membership. committee, headed by Meyer Lebowitz, announces the opening of a membership drive. The drive will begin with a meeting in the synagogue on Thursday evening, Feb. 8. A program is being planned by the activities committee, headed by Herman Yarrows, and refresh- ments will be served by the sisterhood. The community is invited to attend and view the building. world renowned singer, will be the guest artist at the dinner. Arrangements have also been completed for the Mizrachi con- ference of community leaders and presidents of local synagogues to take place at the Dexter-Davison Jewish Community Center, at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, when Mizrachi will present its plans for the visit of Rabbi Maimon. 266,609 Pupils ill U.S. Go to Jewish Schools NEW YORK—(WNS) — The number of pupils enrolled in in- stitutions of Jewish education has increased alleest five times in the past 50 years, was re- vealed here in a survey com- pleted recently by the American president, and Judah Pilch, ex- ecutive director. Undertaken in preparation for the hrst National Conference on Jewish Education, to be held here on Jan. 13-15 under the sponsorship of the Association with the cooperation of 30 nation- al Jewish organizations, the sur- vey pointed out that in 1950 the number of Jewish children en- rolled in Jewish schools had increased to 266,609 over 45,000 in 1900, representing an increase of more than 490 per cent. Plans for the annual luncheon and fashion show will be form- ulated when the Women's Aux- iliary of the Maimonides Medical Society meets at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Huyler's. The Auxiliary is raising funds to supply artificial limbs for the The United Jewish Folk Schools wounded soldiers in Israel. Other Joint installation of officers of of the Labor Zionist movement welfare projects of the Auxiliary include two medical scholarShips the Knights of Pythias and and the Sholom Aleichem Insti- at Wayne University Medical Pythian Sisters will be held at tute announce that registration of School and one at the Hebrew 8 p.m., Jan. 23, at the Four new pupils for the semester com- Dukes Club. mencing Feb. 1 is now under Medical School in Israel. Among the officers elected by way. Mrs. Morris Kazdan, general There are openings in all the the Sisters are Esther Goldstone, chairman of the fund-raising af- past chief; Elsie Green, most ex- classes and newcomers may be fair, announces that Saks Fifth cellent chief; Jeanne Charness, registered at any of the schools Avenue will present a spring col- senior; Winnie Aran, junior; Mary or at the main office, 13722 Lin- lection at the luncheon and fash- Goldsmith, manager; Lee Frisch- wood. shion show which will be held at man, secretary; Pauline Eisner, Classes are held five times a the Book Cadillac Hotel in March. treasurer; Pearl Rosenberg, guard; week for an hour and a half Mrs. Ervin Moss, membership Otis Eldon, protector; and Esther period. Hebrew and Yiddish are chairman, announces that the Rachleff, press correspondent. basic languages, with Jewish his- membership drive of the Auxil- tory and traditions the predomin- iary will be terminated in Janu- ant subject. ary. All wives of Jewish physi- Various social and cultural ac- cians are invited to join. Pros- tivities aim at enriching the cul- pective members may make res- tural and spiritual heritage of the ervations by calling TO. 8-6223. A dessert luncheon and pro- Jewish people. Mrs. Henry Small, president, Pupils of United Jewish Folk At a general convocation, announces a board meeting for gram of entertainment is being School are at present preparing marking the last session of the Monday at the home of Mrs. planned by the combined chap- ters of Women's American Ort at for the Jewish Arbor Day cele- winter semester of the Young Louis Harley. the Davison Community Center bration which falls on Jan. 22. Israel Institute of Jewish Studies, They are conducting a campaign at 12:30 p.m. plans were announced for the among themselves to raise money The feature attraction will be forthcoming spring season of the S. Z. Sisterhood Slates Marcelline Hemingway Sanford for planting of trees in a Jewish Institute, beginning Feb. 7. (Mrs. Sterling S. Sanford), the National Fund forest in Israel and Registration will be accepted Review by Dr. Glazer • sister of Ernest Hemingway; who for the Histadrut campaign. beginning Jan. 31 for classes in The Sisterhood of Congrega- At recent meeting of Parents- history, philosophy, liturgy, prov- tion Shaarey Zedek will hear will give reviews of current Broadway plays and some in- Teachers Association, new officers erbs, and Hebrew I. Dr. B. Benedict Glazer of Tem- The faculty includes Rabbi ple Beth El at its book review timate glimpese into backstage were elected for the current sea- son. Max Kapustin, Rabbi Abraham meeting at noon, Tuesday. He activities. They are Frank W. Holzman, Zentman, Dr. Hugo Mandelbaum, will review The Mature Mind by president; Jacquiline Ratski, sec- ANGLO-ISRAEL C OF C Morris Nobel and Rabbi Samuel Harry Overstreet. LONDON—(ZOA)—An Anglo- retary, and Morris Richman, H. Prero, director of the Insti- Mrs. William Nadler, UN. Israel Chamber of Commerce treasurer. tute. 4-2088, will take brunch reser- was inaugurated in London in INDEPENDENCE DAY vations. They must be in by the presence of Eliahu Elath, MASS BAR MITZVAH JERUSALEM—(ISI) — Israel Israel minister to Britain, repre- TEL AVIV—(Special)--Thirty Sunday. Mrs. Aaron Friedman and sentatives of the diplomatic will observe the third anniver- pupils became Bar Mitzvah last month in the Ein Shemer Im- Mrs. Max Borin are in charge corps, and interested business- sary of its establishment on May 11, or Iyar 5. men and officials. of the brunch. migrat Camp. Pythtans to Hold Joint Installation Folk Schools Open Winter • Registration Ort Units Plan Dessert Luncheon Registration Due at Young Israel Israeli Auto Pioneer Calls for School for Mechanics Isaac Arditi, Israel's automo- tive pioneer, urged that the proj- ected Automotive Training School adopted by the Michigan Zionist Region as its immediate ptesject in Israel, be established as quick- ly as possible. He spoke last Sun- day at a luncheon of Zionist lead- ers in Detroit. Arditi, appointed the first Jew- ish automobile distributor in Pal- estine in 1929, recounted the his- tory of the wheel in the Middle East, especially in Palestine and Israel. Tracing the history of trans- port in Palestine under Turkish rule, British rule, and the now independent Jewish state, Arditi revealed "In 1926 Tel Aviv had 12 taxis, five private cars, and 18 buses. In the entire country there were at most 1000 vehicles of all types, with 85 per cent of these in Arab hands. Today," he con- tinued, "there are approximately 30,000 registered vehicles of all types in Israel alone, excluding those portions of Palestine which are under Jordanian administra- tion." "The number of trained auto mechanics, on the other hand, is at a critical low," Arditi said. He went on to inform the con- ferees that the auto industry in Israel today pays its workers from 20 to 60 per cent more than the Histadrut (trade union) standard. Stressing the need for full Jew- ish participation in this Michigan project, Arditi reminded the Zionist leaders that "the vehicles which must be kept on the roads during the times of national emergency, during military crises and even war, can only be main- tained with proper care, with trained mechanics performing this vital function." • Morris M. Jacobs, president, received pledges of maximum support from the entire attend- ance. Nathan Finkelstein, Ford Motor Co. engineer, promised the immediate action of the Dearborn membership in supplying some of the equipment needs. Benjamin Weiss, Detroit indus- trialist, has made his warehouse available as the Project Collec- tion Station, 2665 Michigan ave- nue. All inquiries regarding the in- stallation of the school, the lists of the necessary tools and equip- ment, etc, should be addressed to Jules Doneson, 1031 Penob- scot. Bldg.