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THE JEWISH NEWS
Friday, January 8, 1943
What's Happening in Detroit
WIDE range of educational activities features
the program of the Jewish Community Center.
:Art and literature, classes to aid the war effort, athletic
and recreational programs are included in the projects
scheduled for the coming months.
Of interest to lovers of art is the one-man art exhibit
of the works of Saul Rabino, California artist, whose
oil paintings, water colors, drawings and lithographs
will be on exhibit at the Jewish Center, Woodward and
Holbrook, beginning with the coming Sunday and con-
tinuing through Thursday, Jan. 21.
Rabino's Early Art Training
Saul Rabino, now a resident in Los Angeles, was
born in Odessa, Russia, where he received a traditional
Jewish education. His Jewish background and heritage
is evident in his works which abound in Biblical
themes, the prophetical ideals of peace, social justice
and righteousness.
Rabino received his early art training at the Imperial
Art School as a pupil of Professor Costandi, and had
further instruction at the Ecole Des Arts Decoratives in
Paris. His work has been exhibited in Paris, New York,
Montreal, the Los Angeles Museum of Art, the San
Diego Art Gallery, and in the Palace of Legion of Honor
in San Francisco.
Rabino's work will be on exhibit, free to the public,
at the Center Adult Lounge. Exhibit hours are Monday
through Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7:30 to 10 P. M., and
,Sundays from 2 to .5 P. M.
Resumes Documentary Film Showing
The Center is also resuming its series of documentary
film showings, beginning with next Monday, at 8:30
P. M., when the following will be featured:
"Russian Folk Dances by State Ensemble of Folk
Dance"; "Air for G String,' showing Doris Humphreys
and a group of four; "Dances of the Nations" with
native dances from Spain, Russia, Holland, and Argen-
tina: "On with the Dance," including a dance in Siam,
religious dances in Calcutta and Tibet, native dances
of Hawaii and Africa, and Csardas dance in Hungary;
"Wooden Faces of Totonicapan," scenes of eight-day
festival in South America.
The program is being arranged in conjunction with
dance classes of the Health Education Department of
the Center.
Dance Ensemble at Center Jan. 20
The brilliant American dance ensemble, composed of
Jane Dudley, Sophie Maslow and William Bales, will
be presented in a program of dance at the Jewish Corn-
munity Center, Woodward at Holbrook, Wednesday
evening, Jan. 20.
Both Miss Dudley and Miss Maslow have been fea-
tured as solo dancers with the Martha Graham
Company.
Miss Dudley will conduct a class in Modern Dance
Techniques, Tuesday evening, Jan. 19, at the Center,
for Detroit's dance students. There will be a nominal
tuition fee.
Mrs. David Cooper heads the Dance Consultants'
Committee, which plans the programs and selects the
artists for the Center's dance concerts. The committee
also includes Fannie Aronson, Delia Hussey, Richard
Klenk, Tosia Mundstock, Ruth Murray, Francis Robin-
son, Julia Sanford and Dorothy. Tilly. Concert tickets
are on sale at the Center and at Grinnell's. There will
be a rebate to Center members.
Saulson Directs JWB Work in S. Texas
Twenty Years Ago This Week
Compiled From the Records of the
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
BERLIN—Terror-stricken Jews are leaving Mu-
nich in consequence of the increasing agitation by
Adolf Hitler and his followers among the Bavarian
Fascisti against Jews and foreigners. Many of the
fleeing Jews have gone to farms in Bavaria where
the peasants have promised them protection in the
event of pogroms. The agitation by Hitler and his
so-called National Socialist Party came to a head
with the French occupation of the Ruhr, which
Hitler seized upon as a springboard from which to
launch new attacks on the Jews. His followers in-
vaded hotels, restaurants and cafes attacking Jews.
WASHINGTON—Reliable reports here state that
a political alliance between Henry Ford and William
Randolph Hearst, looking towards Ford's seeking the
presidential nomination in 1924, is in the offing. The
Hearst columnist, Arthur Brisbane, recently praised
Mr. Ford highly although deprecating his anti-
Semitism.
LONDON—Reports are circulating in Jewish cir-
cles here that Dr. Weizmann has offered his resigna-
tion to the executive committee of the Zionist
Organization, as a result of criticism of the financial
difficulties in which the organization finds itself.
Several members of the executive board, however,
deny that Dr. Weizmann plans to resign and added
that if he did proffer his resignation it would be
refused.
BUCHAREST—Despite increased anti-Jewish vio-
lence and agitation in Rumania the directors of the
nations' leading universities have decided to reject
the demand of reactionary student groups that the
"numerus clauses" be introduced to restrict the
number of Jews who may enter the colleges.
U. S. Offers Training in Inspection
The United States Civil Service Commission an-
nounces the need for men and women to receive train-
ing in inspection.
All applicants must be 18 years of age or over, must
have a high school education or the equivalent, must
be in good physical condition and be capable of per-
forming active physical work. Male applicants must not
be subject to the draft.
The training for inspectors requires ten weeks and
will be given in Ann Arbor at the University of Michi-
gan. During the training perior, trainees will be paid
$120 per month plus $4 per diem for 60 days of the
training period.
While at the University of Michigan, university in-
spected rooms will be available for living quarters.
Inspectors' beginning pay is $1620 per annum.
Applicants should apply in person or write to the
Secretary, Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners,
Army Air Force, Central Procurement District, 8505
W. Warren Ave., Detroit.
Symposium Sunday on Manpower Problem
A symposium devoted to the latest developments in
the manpower situation will be held at the Jewish
Center on Sunday, at P. M., in order to present a
clear picture of what is going on now with regard to
training for defense industries and occupational defer-
ments.
William A. Stirton of the Board of Education, who is
in charge of training for defense industries in Detroit,
will present an analysis of the opportunities available
in defense industries. Another speaker will be Colonel
Paul V. Engstrom of the Selective Service Commission,
who was recently appointed liaison officer between the
Selective Service Commission and the War Manpower
Commission. •
The Jan. 10 meeting was arranged by the Jewish
Vocational Service and the Jewish Community Center's
War Efforts Committee. M. William Weinberg, execu-
tive director of the Jewish Vocational Service, will be
chairman. The meeting will be open to the public with-
out charge.
Coming Events
Jefferson said, was to confuse
mankind with their 'Abracad-
abra.' He compared them to scut-
tlefish, which have the 'faculty
of shedding darkness . . • thro'
Dr, Paul K. Padover, Now Aide to Secretary Ickes, Is Author the element in which they move,
and making it impenetrable to
of Comprehensive Biography
the eye of a pursuing enemy, and
EDITOR'S NOTE: The 200th require half a lifetime to delve there they will skulk.
anniversary of the birth of into such a storehouse of mater- BELIEVED IN ENLIGHTMENT
Thomas Jefferson will be made ial in order to learn about the
"To dissipate clerical obscur-
the occasion for nation-wide subject under scrutiny.
antism and its accompanying dis-
celebration on April 13, 1943, CHARACTER OF GREAT MAN ease of intolerance, Jefferson be-
It was announced in New York
lieved that it was vital to prac-
Dr. Padover's "Jefferson" deals tice religious freedom and to en-
by the Bill of Rights Sesqui-
with the life of the author of the lighten the people through uni-
Centennial Committee.
Declaration o f Independence versal education. 'Religious free-
The long-felt need for a full- from all the angles which com- dom,' he told Dr. De La Motta,
length, authoritative biography bine to make the character of rabbi of the Jewish synagogue
of Thomas Jefferson finally has the man so great. We meet the at Savannah, Ga., 'is the most
been fulfilled, and the task has lawyer and the farmer, the effectual anodyne against reli-
been accomplished by a former statesman and the philosopher, gious dissension.' To another man
Detroiter, Dr. Saul K. Padover, the architect and the pamph- of the Jewish faith, Joseph Marx,
who is now assistant to Secretary leteer—etc., etc.
Jefferson expressed his regrets
of the Interior Harold L. Ickes.
There is interesting reference that the Jewish sect, 'parent and
Harcourt, Brace & Co., 383 to Jefferson's attitude on religion. basis of all those of Christendom,'
Madison Ave., New York, are the To quote the learned biographer: should have been, in the past,
publishers of Dr. Padover's
"He (Jefferson) had a special singled out by Christians' for a
"Jefferson."
contempt for certain kinds of persecution a n d oppression
This is a work of first magni- clergymen, especially those who which proved they have profit-
tude. It is based on deep study disfigured the 'genuine and sim- ed nothing from the benevolent
of the subject, and the reader ple religion of Jesus.' He referred doctorines of Him they profess
will be impressed at once by to the clergy as the 'genius irrit- t= make the model of their prin-
the long list of references. The able vatum' and as 'mountebanks ciples and practice.' The twin
bibliography takes a full 13 calling themselves the priests of evils of bigotry and persecution
pages, and one feels as if it would Jesus.' Their business in life, could be avoided in the United
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Dr. Amberg's Tribute to Albert Kahn
Dr. Amil Amberg, editor of the Rainbow, official
organ of Detroit Society for the Hard of Hearing, in an
editorial in the January issue, under the heading
"Handicap Overcome," pays tribute to the memory of
Albert Kahn. He writes in part:
"A gerat man has left us. When the world was told
that Albert Kahn, the architect, had gone to his reward,
the comments were many. We learned much about the
remarkable achievements in his line of work and espe-
cially about his unbelievably great contributions in the
interest of carrying on our just war. Everybody is
acquainted with this part of his life.
"It may well be said that the intellectual qualities
of Albert Kahn were the results of years of application
of great moral principles of his ancestors, sometimes
under very adverse conditions, History teaches us that
frequently under these circumstances the irrestible
dynamic force of released compressed energy has ex-
erted itself and produced great results. Many qualities
were dormant fo rgenerations become active. Some-
times, as we stated, there exist circumstances which
are not favorable to a sound development. People who
are weak cannot overcome these obstacles, but energetic
and persevering people can. By sheer force of deter-
mination they change liabilities into assets. The hard of
hearing and deaf are well acquainted with this fact.
_ "According to a report in the press, Albert Kahn
was color-blind. When we consider the artistic accomp-
lishments shown in the architectural masterpieces under
this handicap, we pause and think. The life and work
of Albert Kahn furnish a great lesson and inspiration
to all who are handicapped in one way or another."
Hundreds Continue to Honor Altmans
Effective proof was provided this week-end that the
radio hours sponsored by the Hyman Altmans on
Station WJLB are very popular with the local Jewish
audiences.
On Saturday night, after brief talks by William
Hordes, president of the Jewish National Fund Council,
Mrs. Samuel N. Heyman, Mr. and Mrs. Altman and
other guests, 185 trees were planted in the Altman
Grove in Palestine by their friends who telephoned in
their orders for trees to the radio station.
This performance was repeated on Sunday noon,
when 212 trees were planted, and it is now certain
that the goal of 1,000 trees in honor of the Altmans'
13th anniversary of broadcasting will be fulfilled.
"Municipal Employee" Honors Barcus
"Municipal Employee," organ of the Detroit munici-
pal employees ,this month honored Frank Barcus in a
biographical sketch published in the magazine.
A number of Mr. Barcus' drawings appear in the
current issue of the magazine. Mr. Barcus is the author
of the book "All Around Detroit." His drawings have
appeared in many magazines. He has written two other
books which await publication.
A Miscellany of Local Activities
Jan. 10—Donor event of Reading Circles of
Sholom Aleichem Schools.
Jan. 10—Detroit Mizrachi's 31St anniversary ban-
quet, at Jericho Temple.
Jan. 19—Ezra Sisterhood Luncheon.
Jan. 20—Address by Dr. W. R. Lemon of Ann
Arbor, before Men's Club of Shaarey Zedek.
Jan. 24—Gewerkshaf ten rally at Shaarey Zedek.
Jan. 27—Annual donor luncheon of Women's
Auxiliary of United Hebrew Schools, at the Shaarey
Zedek.
Jefferson Abhorred Bigotry,
Says Detroiter, in New Book
Elconan Saulson, former Detroiter, has been trans-
ferred from his post as director of the Jewish Welfare
Board activities in Sweetwater, Tex., to the directorship
of the Southern Texas area.
The Jewish Welfare Board has added 18 to its USO
field staff. The JWB has already enrolled 100 chaplains
in service in the present war.
Dr. S. Ralph Barlow, professor of literature and
Biblical history at Smith College, addressed the Council
of Jewish Women Monday. The Women's Council is
raising funds to provide x-ray equipment for the U. S.
Naval Hospital now nearing completion at St. Albans,
Long Island, N. Y. This gift will serve as a memorial
to Hannah G. Solomon, founder of the. Council, who
died in Chicago in her 85th year, Nov 8 . . . Mrs. Carl
Schiller spoke on the Goodwill Radio Program spon-
sored by the Detroit Round Table of Christians and
Jews, under the direction of Rev. Joseph Q. Mayne, on
Sunday evening . . . The Detroit Fruit Vendors Associa-
tion, of which Morris H. Goldberk is president, last
week contributed $200 to the War Chest and $100 to
the Army and Navy Fund. This association has already
sold more than $40,000 of War Bonds.
States by a vigorous policy of
darkness, the general mind must
be strengthened by education,'
Jefferson concluded."
WAS STUDENT OF DODD
Dr. Saul K. Padover—his pub-
lishers call attention to the fact
that his birthday coincides with
Jefferson's, being April 13—was
born in Austria in 1905, the son
of American citizens. He came
to this country at the age of 15,
studied in Detroit schools, earned
several degrees, was a student
of the late ambassador to Ger-
many, William E. Dodd, at the
University of Chicago, and ac-
quired from him his interest in
Jefferson.
He taught history at the West
Virginia Teachers' College, did
research work in Vienna in 1931,
was research associate in history
at the University of California
(1933-36) and held the Guggen-
heim Fellowship (1936-37) which
took him for study to Paris, Lon-
don and Vienna.
Dr. Padover is the author of
a number of important historical
works, and of a book which des-
cribed the horrors of anti-Jewish
pogroms in Poland while he was
in flight from that country on
the way to America,
JDC Receives Names
Of Czech Deportees
NEW YORK.—The names of
2,400 Czechoslovakian Jews who
have been deported to Poland are
in the possesion of the Joint Dis-
tribution Committee. The lists
were received from the Federa-
tion of Czechoslovakian Jews in
London.
American relatives of Jews
formerly resident in Czechoslo-
vakia may make inquiry at the
office of the Joint Distribution
Committee, 100 E. 42nd St., New
York City. The lists give the
present addresses of the deportees
in the various Polish ghettos, but
do not show the former city
residence.
Those making inquiry concern-
ing these lists are asked to bear
in mind that no direct contact is
possible, under American war
laws, with persons in enemy-
occupied territory. Brief personal
messages of no more than 25
words may be sent through the
Foreign Inquiry Service of the
Red Cross. Applications may be
made through local - Red Cross
chapters.