"Friday; 'Sop‘rabar 111, 1942

THE JEWISH NEWS

Dr. Hershman's Guest Editorial

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Middle East 'Fence Sitters'
Condemned by U.S. Envoy

The Sabbath saved him from self-degradation. It was "an
island of rest in a surging sea of persecution." It created
for him an atmosphere of serenity and peace. "Baah
Shabbat, baah menuchah," the lamp was lit, all sorrows
flit. It endowed him with an extra soul, an over soul;
"Those Who Contribute Most Will Benefit in Proportion From the Peace", He De-
panoplied him with faith, strength and hopefulness; en-
abled him to preserve his dignity, and self-respect. It
dares on Visit to Jerusalem; Meets Many Jewish Notables
tranaformed_the outcast into a prince, the son of God. It
gave him a foretaste of the world to come. Denied eco-
JERUSALEM (JPS-Palcor)--To a Middle East where indecision reign?
nomic, political, and social equality, he was aware of
among Arabs in their support of the United Nations' cause, Wendell Willkie, Pres-
moral and spiritual superiority. What cared he for what
ident Roosevelt's envoy, issued a blunt warning against "fence-sitters" and a re-
his disparagers said about him? His motto may be said
minder
that "those whose contributions are largest will receive proportionate ben-
to have been: "They say. What say they? Let them
efits from the peace" when the United Nations achieve victory.
say !" His heart was uplifted by the consciousness that
God was on his side and that eventually the divine cause
Mr. Willkie made no specific reference to any group in expressing his views
would triumph.
at a press conference attended by a large number of Jewish, Arab and British
Well do the Rabbis style the Sabbath "a precious
newspapermen, who were all taken by the bluff heartiness of the Republican
gift" bestowed by God upon Israel. It is the "precious leader.
gift" which Israel in turn has conferred upon humanity at
Sticks to War Issues
complete A.Z.A. program in-
large. The weekly day of rest now enjoyed by civilized
Mr. Willkie proved himself
cluding social, cultural, commun-
adept at parrying questions in-
society is the creation of the Jewish genius.
ity service, religious and athletic
volving controversial answers.
activities. The Chapter, which
What a tragedy that the people that once gave the He adhered closely to discus-
meets Tuesday evenings at 9
less
Sabbath to the world is fast becoming a Sabbath
sion of matters pertaining to the
o'clock in the Jewish Commun-
peortle! The growing neglect of this mighty bulwark of war effort. In that connection,
ity Center, has led the way for
the spirtt should give us cause for anxiety and alarm. Is he paid high tribute to the con- Victory Booth Sells $155 War Detroit A.Z.A. chapters by sell-
there any future for a Sabbathless Judaism? I doubt it. tribution made by Palestine vol-
ing war stamps at its meetings,
I gladly admit that the Sabbath-sentiment is deeply rooted unteers and agricultural and in- Stamps; 1,100 Persons At-
and working for the Victory
dustrial
production.
Although
tend
Gala
Event
in the affections of a goodly number who neglect the ob-
Booth. Business sessions and
cultural programs, including vis-
servance of the day. Let us be grateful that this life-giving Jews are only half the Arab pop-
A.Z.A. Chapter 63 scored an- iting speakers, debates and en-
ulation
of
the
country,
they
have
institution still makes a powerful appeal to the conscious-
enlisted about three times the other big SU CCC-FS at its 15th an- tertainment, alternate throughout
ness of many, still rouses sacred memories, and evokes manpower.
nual Rosh Hz.shz:nah dance last the season.
holy emotions and stirring associations. The question,
During his one-day whirlwind Sunday night in the General
however, agitates my mind : "How long will the Sabbath- visit to Palestine, Mr. Willkie Motors auditorium when more
sentiment survive the Sabbath-institution?"
crowded in meetings with Gov- than eleven hundred persons
danced to the music of Lowry
It is high time that we bestirred ourselves to revive ernment, Jewish and Arab rep- Clark
and his orchestra. The spe- LINERS accepted from responsible
The most colorful
firms or persons by telephone up to
the observance of the day. The Women's League for Sab- resentatives.
contact made by him was an cial feature of the evening was
10 a- m. Wednesday. Rates: ne a
bath Observance has charged itself with this sacred task. hour-long visit with Miss Hen- a Victory Booth which sold $155 line.
Minimum two lines.
It should be the task of every Jewess. I plead with you, rietta Szold, most celebrated Am- worth of war stamp corsages and
RAndolph 7956
the Jeiyish women of Detroit, to strain every effort to keep erican personality in Palestine. boutonnierres. Detroit Jewish
FOR RENT for young man.
the Sabbath. Abstain from all shopping or any other work- Although pressed for time. Mr. youth showed its loyalty by ROOM
2999 W. Grand Ave. TO. 5-4168.
a-day pursuit on this day. Sanctify it, dedicate it to the Willkie went to the home of 82- turning out in full force for this
FOR RENT—Two large. airy, fur-
vent
highlighting
e
annual
gala
the
Synagogue.
year-old Miss Szold.
higher purposes of life. Spend part of it in
nished bedrooms in home of refired
the celebration of the Jewish
family of adults. Convenient to 14th
Praises Palestine's Effort
Accord to Queen Sabbath a hearty, cheerful, and royal re-
St. car and Dexter bus. 4026 W.
holiday
season.
The
press
conference
was
held
Grand Ave. Davison 5302.
ception in your home. "The Sabbath," says a modern
With the proceeds from the
Jewish thinker, "planted a heaven in every Jewish home, at the American Consulate Gen- dance Chapter e.3 is planning a FOR RENT—Pleasant room in refined
eral here. As it opened Mr.
adult family. TY. 4-5694.
filling it with a long-experienced and blissfully-greeted Willkie
praised "Palestine's share
peace, making each home a sanctuary, the father a priest, in the struggle through volun-
ROOM WANTED for employed mother
and child of 8. Would prefer board
and the mother, who lights the Sabbath candles, an angel teering for the forces and
for child only. Northwest section.
TO. 7-1291.
of light." In sooth, if you will keep the Sabbath, God will through volunteering for the
forces
and
through
contributions
keep you.
REFINED BUSINESS LADY desires
room. kitchen privileges. Woodward
industry and agriculture." Re-
The obligation of giving the Sabbath a new lease on to
and Clairmount preferred. Refer-
iterating a view that he had had
ences exchanged. Box 430.
WASHINGTON (JPS)—Statis-
T=life is not confined to the women. It is the bounden duty occasion to express elsewhere on
of every Jew to exert his utmost endeavors to maintain it. his Middle Eastern tour, the tics .published here by the United FACTS AND FIGURES
Press to show that the United
If he cannot keep the whole of it, let him keep part of it, President's personal representa- States
now has atotal of 31 bil- Apartments—good or bad times—prov-
holy. The Sabbath, it should be remembered, is "the key- tive said that "those whose con-
ed No. 1 Investments. Our selected
stone of the entire structure of Jewish life." Such is the tributions are the largest will re- lionaire business enterprises dis- incomes—even under cheap rent fixing
that not a single "Jewish- earn fabulous dividends at present
significance which Judaism attaches to it that the great ceive proportionate benefits from closed
owned" company is to be found prices. See Mr. Bedford.
_prophet, in the sublime selection appointed to be read on the peace. Those riding on the among these industrial giants.
56.000 DOWN — Substantial 3-story
fence,
expecting
afterwards
to
of 12th st, business. 20 units. 3
Yom Kippur morning, assigns to the Sabbath a place of
A survey of the leading 31 heart
to 4 rooms. Always rented. Now
press their demands, are mis-
supreme importance.
Tenants pay utilities_ Former
taken. The more each country business concerns which have 58.200.
anpraisal $120.000. Ins. Co. try offer
One word more. Even those who feel that economic and people give now, the more reached the billion dollar asset 537.500. Small 15-year, 4 1 i per cent
conditions do not permit them to close their plants or es- they will get back. No part of mark showed that their aggre- terms.
resources are $66,000,000,000.
57.800 DOWN—Out standing North
tablishments on Saturday can contribute much towards the world would suffer more if gate
statistics indicated that in End cor. 4 to 5 rooms. like new. Low
ceiling rent $10.000. Former $15.000
the preservation of the Sabbath by employing some con- Nazism prevailed than this re- The
the last war there were only six property. Ins. Dept. says sell. Only
forming Jews, who now experience the utmost difficulty gion."
Mr. Willkie received Moshe billionaire concerns in the United $52.000; Cis per cent, terms.
with-
living
obtaining
positions
where
they
can
earn
a
in
512.000 DOWN—Beauty. Near Wayne
Shertok, political chief of the States. The largest of the present
University. Nets 56.500. Your cash
out violating the Sabbath. This may cause some, perhaps Jewish
Agency for Palestine, at giant firms is Bell Telephone back before the war is over. Owner
much, inconvenience to their employers. But no price is the Consulate General. Among Company and the smallest, E. I. in draft. must sell. Marvelous buy.
too high for the prize of the Sabbath. If you keep the others whom he saw on his brief duPont. Not one of the various $32.000, worth double.
DOWN—Big 4-story. elevntor,
Sabbath, God will keep you.
stay were Dr. Judah L. Magnes, utilities, insurance companies, 42 520.000
units. Rent 5 2 9.000. Sold once 1400 -

AZA '63' Scores
New Success with
Annual Dance

CLASSIFIED

Not a Jew Among
The Billionaires

Battle of Midway
Greatest NavalVictory
Shown in Technicolor

president of the Hebrew Univer- transportation or banking insti-
sity and an American, and Auni tutions is owned by a Jewish en-
Bey Abdul Hadi, leader of the terprise.
Arab extremists, who long has
advocated the restriction of Jew-
ish rwights in Palestine.
Philip Meisenberg, 52, of 17710 z Mr. Willkie visited various
Brush, died Sept. 10. Rabbi I. parts of the old and new city of
Stollman officiated at funeral Jerusalem, including the Wail-
services. Born in Kiev, Russia, ing Wall.

OBITUARY

The official U. S. Navy pictures
of the Battle of Midway, filmed
in Technicolor by Commander
John Ford, U.S.N.R., are the fea-
' enberg has resided in
ture attraction of the Norwood- Mr. Meis
Telenews Theater for the week Detroit for 29 years. He had been
active in many organizations and
starting Friday at P. M.
was president of Congregation
These films depict the greatest Shaarey Torah and-- its Talmud
naval victory of the war and
Torah. Surviving him are his
possibly of all time in which the wife, Masa, and a daughter,
U.S. Navy completely routed a Anna.
Jap invasion fleet in an attack
Samuel Almug died Sept. 10 at

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upon Midway Island. The attack the age of 49. Funeral services
occured before dawn and one of

were held Sept. 11, Rabbi Morris
the highlights of the films is the Adler officiating. Surviving him

raising of the American Flag dur-
are his wife; Pauline, a daughter,
ing the terrific bombardment of
Henrietta, and a sister, Mrs. Ray
the fortifications of the island.
Forman of Cleveland.

The films were photographed
from the island by Commander
Ford and other Navy men who
ci climbed to vantage points to take
the many shots of -action. Bombs

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