0 THE JEWISH NEWS Page Ten UAHC Urges U. S. Speed Conference on Refugees Ask Open Door Palestine Policy Union of American Hebrew Congregations Request Im- mediate Action in Appeal to Allies to Safeguard Jewish Rights After the War NEW YORK (JPS)—"We urge that the conference on ref ugees announced by our government should be held with- out delay and that measures be speedily adopted to avert the extinction of the European Jewish communities," the closing session of the 38th Council of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations resolved here following meetings which lasted three days. am, doors of Palestine by the British Government "for the unlimited entry of all Jewish refugees, ir- respective of their ports of em- barkation" and the abrogation of the White Paper restrictions, are demanded in a proclamation is- sued by the Zionist Organization of America in Washington, D. C., over the signature of its presi- dent, Judge Louis E. Levinthal. The proclamation was issued on the eve of an intensive nation- wide campaign to "mobilize Zion- ist manpower" for the safeguard- ing of Palestine's post-war status. The drive for new members in Detroit is being conducted by a committee of which Harry Cohen is chairman. Mr. Cohen reported at a meeting last Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Kasle that 300 new members have al- ready been enrolled. Appealing to the United Na-€ tuns to act on the refugee pro- behalf of the Catholics; Professor blem, the Council took note of Robert L. Calhoun, of Yale Uni- the abrogation of the Cremieux versity, speaking from the Pro- Laws in Algeria. The conference testant viewpoint, and Dr. Israel urged the president and the de- Bettan, of Hebrew Union College, partment of state to "use their joined in a symposium on "The offices to correct this act in or- Healing of Humanity." der to restore to the Jews of Dr. Maritain said: "As a Chris- Algiers their former status as tian, I know that my God is citizens." being slapped in the face by this In a resolution dealing with anti-Semitic rage . . . Hence- the application of the Four Free- forth, Christ should not separate, doins to the Jews, the council but unite Jews and Christians." declared: "We call upon our gov- ernment and, through it, on the Urge Opening of Palestine United Nations, to see that in NEW YORK, (JTA)—Urgent the postwar settlement adequate United Nations action to save provision shall be made to safe- the Jews in Europe now, guar- guard their rights as well as antees that Jewish rights will be stressed the role of charity as an the rights of all people who have safeguarded in all countries after important phase of religion which been persecuted 'because of race the war and opening of Palestine promotes social consciousness. The plight of the Jews in Europe or religion." to Jewish immigration, were de- makes the role of charity doubly Officers Elected manded in resolutions adopted at important at the present time, Mr. Adolph Rosenberg was elected the closing session of the council Monsky stated. president of the Union; Mrs. Hu- of the Union of American Hebrew In his address on "Study, As a go Hartman of Winnetka, Ill., re- Congregations. Pillar of Jewish Life," Rabbi elected president of the National The resolution on refugee aid Federation of Temple Sister- urged that havens be found for Fram stated in part: "To many of hoods; Jesse Cohen of Brooklyn, the refugees in neutral countries; our men and women, the Bible president of the National Feder- that the United States should ad- is only a childhood memory. They ation of Temple Brotherhoods; mit as many refugees as possible; are not aware of that classic lit- and Irving T. Katz of Detroit, that room should be found for erature—the most influential lit- president of the Association of the European Jews in the British erature in the history of man- kind as a living part of their men- Temple Secretaries. Empire and especially in Pales- tality. They know it only as a . Other officers for the coming tine; and that the Anglo-Ameri- vague impression of charming le- term are Harry N. Gottlieb, of can conference on refugees should gends dear to childhood but never Chicago, Frederick F. Greenman, be held as soon as possible. Cop- recalled in adulthood. of New York, Jacob W. Mack, ies of the resolution were sent "The Bible was written for of Cincinnati, and Eugene B. to President Roosevelt, Secretary Strassburger, of Pittsburgh, vice- of State Hull and the British adults. Its work in the world is an adult work. It has shaped civ- presidents, and Herbert C. Oet- Ambassador Lord Halifax. ilization. We need to revive the tinger, of Cincinnati, treasurer. Endorsement of the projected Bible as an adult interest. The newly appointed executive American • Jewish Assembly by "The Talmud too has been pow- director of the U. A. H. C., Rabbi the UAHC contained the proviso Maurice N. Eisendrath, declared that the Union will not consider erful in influence in the forma that the first task of the organ- itself bound by any of the con- tion of Judaism for the modern ization is - help win the war. He clusions reached by the Assem- Jewish layman to ignore. He said that the U. A. H. C. had bly until the executive board should be strengthened and re- been "of the utmost aid in mar- of the UAHC has endorsed these plenished by a taste of it. No Jew may regard himself as a shalling more than a hundred proposals. truly cultured man who is not chaplains to minister to our arm- Rabbi Fram's Address acquainted with the current con- ed , forces." A symposium on the "Pillars tributions to civilization of the Pension Adopted of Our Faith" was addressed by Designed to provide an an- Henry Monsky, president of Bnai creative Jewish genius among nuity for the reform rabbis of the Brith, Rabbi Leon Fram of De- whom are Israel Zangwill, Shol- em Asch, Chayim Nachman Bia- country, a pension program was troit and Rabbi Alexander Stein- lik, Edmond Fleg and Lion adopted. Speaking in favor of bach of Brooklyn. Mr. Monsky Feuchtwanger." the pension, Rabbi Samuel M Gup of Columbus, 0., said, "The average Rabbi grows old totally unprepared for his own keep." Rabbi James G. Heller of the Isaac Mayer Wise Temple of Cin- cinnati, president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, addressed the Friday evening ses- sion at Temple Emanu-El. Justice Meier Steinbrink, of the You've been asked to do a lot New York Supreme Court, served for America's victory — a n d as president of the Council, which you've performed your part drew 2,000 delegates and visitors superbly! Among those people representing 350 reform congre- vitally essential to the war ef- gations. fort is your own physician. He's Inter-Faith. Talks been called into active service, Roger W. Straus, member of the leaving the ranks of doctors at executive board of the U. A. H. C. and co-chairman of the Na- home greatly depleted. Your tional Conference of Jews and task is to help him whenever Christians, presided over an in- possible, help alleviate his over- terfaith symposium, which was taxed schedule, by keeping broadcast over station WMCA. healthy and watching the health Dr. Jacques Maritain of Colum- of those under your care! Learn bia and Princeton Universities, on how to recignize symptoms of the commonest diseases and in the first place, how to avoid them! Help your doctor in the war emergency! Hotel Park Ave. PARK AVE. at SPROAT Plan Your Social and Business Events in either of these two New Beauti- ful Rooms. THE PENTHOUSE Accommodations up to 3O1 ENGLISH ROOM 75 People and up For Reservations Phone CA. 8400 Growth of Anti-Semitism Alarms Press in Britain Statement Issued by Judge Levinthal; Zionists Seek London News. Chronicle Calls on All Parties and Religions New Members Here to Unite to Fight 'This Fascist Danger' and Anti- Semitism 'Which Degrades Entire Community' The immediate opening of the PRESCRIPTIONS IP Friday, April 9, 1943 unnin hams -,S2:19.41RES LONDON; (JTA)—Expressing alarm at the growth of anti-Semitism in England, the London News Chronicle this week declares that "something must be done soon as anti- Semitism is not only immoral and hurtful to one section of the community, but a menace to our democracy which de- grades the entire community." Calling on people of all parties and religions to unite to fight "this fascist danger," the Chronicle says, "Everyone should stamp on it hard every time it is encountered because it is a menace to the good name and good sense of all of us." Jewish Youth in Palestine Warned to Prepare JERUSALEM, (JTA)—Jewish youth in Palestine was called upon this week "to prepare for the greatest sacrifices for the fateful days of decision which will come soon, when all Jewish rights and all Jewish might will be needed to defend our very existence." The call was issued by David Ben-Gurion, chairman of the executive committee of the Jewish Agency, addressing a convention of the Jewish sport organization Maccabi, at- tended by 140 delegates representing. 10,000 members of the Macabbi in Palestine. Ask British Stand on Palestine in 1944 LONDON, (JTA)—Declaring that "even moderate Jews are not ready to accept complete prohibition of further im- migration to Palestine" in the spring of 1944, as provided by the British White Paper, the Economist, leading British financial newspaper, this week published an article suggest- ing that Palestine, Syria and Transjordan be merged into a federation to which Jews could immigrate without affecting the present Arab majority. The paper demands that the government issue a state- ment regarding its Palestine immigration policy since. "the present uncertainty has given rise to extravagant hopes and extravagant fears both to Jews and Arabs." MOTHERS' CLUBS' THEME FOR APRIL: "PASSOVER 1943" The theme chosen for discus- sion by the Mothers' Clubs' during April will be "Passover 1943"—what is its message of hope and the spirit of peace and freedom as against the present period of grief and despair. - Coming Events: Saturday, April 10, at 3 - p. m., Fenkell Mothers' Club Oneg Shabbat UNITED DAIRIES, I nc. KOSHER Milk—Cream—Butter and Sour Cream For Passover Despite the many new and perplexing prob- lems which the war has brought us, we have made fhe necessary arrangements again to provide our Jewish Customers with Kosher milk, butter, cream and sour cream for the Passover holidays which start the night of Monday, April I 9. It will be most helpful to us if you can let us know NOW what your Passover require- ments will be. Place your orders immediately with your United Dairies Milkman or phone In ordering United Dairies. Kosher butter, keep in mind that you will be governed by the same rationing requirements which apply to your purchase of regular butter. Ration value of a pound of Kosher butter will be S points. UNITED D I DIES, Inca 4055 PURITAN 7.rtfe vr.'1=4-4 P" 1,1* r!, •.5? 'trim and Hanukas Habayis Celebra- tion at the home of Mrs. S. Rud- man, 11627 Otsego, near Webb. Friday, April 16, 10 a. m., to 3 p. in., members are invited to attend the All-Day School for War-Time-Living, at Wayne University, sponsored jointly by the League of Jewish Women's Organizations and the 0. C. D. Lunch may be purchased at the Wayne Cafeteria. UN. I-2800 •