Page Twelve THE JEWISH NEWS Children Express Grief In Letter to President Message to Mr. Roosevelt Urges Him to Arrange Rescue of Jews in Europe; Day of Sorrow Assemblies Here Draw Crowds The solemn and impressive gatherings of children attend- ing the Jewish schools of Detroit, held at the Shaarey Zedek and Temple Israel last Sunday, resolved to send a message to President Roosevelt expressing their grief over the plight of Jews in Nazi-held territories and pleading with him to arrange for the rescue of children for settlement in Palestine and other havens of refuge. Signed by Pupil The letter, signed by Herman N. Robinson, a pupil of the United Hebrew Schools, was sent in behalf of the students of the following schools: United Hebrew Schools, Shaarey Zedek Religious School, Temple Israel Religious School, Bnai David Religious School, Sholom Aleichem Schools, Arbei- ter Ring Schools, Farband Schools, Yeshivah Beth Yehuda, Private Schools, Intermediate Youth Groups of the Jewish Community Center, AZA (Junior Bnai Brith), Young Judeans, Zionist Youth Council and Young Israel Youth Groups. The Letter— The letter reads as follows: Dear Friend: "We, Jewish children of De- troit, have gathered on this Sun- day morning, April 4, 1943, to observe a day of mourning for our brothers and sisters of the countries of Nazi-occupied Eu- rope who have been tortured and have been put to death be- cause they are Jews. "We know that you have often expressed your own personal feeling and the sympathy of the whole American nation, for our people in the awful calamity which has befallen us. "We, therefore, turn to you in our grief and ask you to take the quickest action you possibly can to rescue our brothers and sisters. Please help all of those who can possibly escape to find shelter in neutral countries and please make it possible for them to find permanent homes in Pal- estine. Please open the gates of America wide for all who can possibly reach the shores of this land of freedom and call upon our allies to open the gates of their countries also. "Perhaps the enemy could be persuaded to arrange to let the little children go. If so, we look to you to make every effort to arrange this rescue of the chil- dren and to open the gates of Palestine and other countries for their- reception. 'We hope that you will not al- low Jewish people to be perse- cuted or to be denied their free- dom and equality in any coun- tries reconquered from the enemy by the American flag, such as the countries of North Africa. "We pray for the victory of the United Nations which will bring freedom to all men and make all men brothers. "Looking forward to your re- ply to our letter, we are Your young friends." Refugee Children The two assemblies were filled to overflowing. A number of refugee children participated in the programs describing their experiences in Germany prior to their escape to this country. Rabbis and teachers partici- pated in the programs at which a declaration of sorrow, faith and hope was read to the assem- bly. The following pledge was taken by all present: "With all our hearts, we re- solve never to forget our broth- ers and sisters in the lands across the seas, whose innocent lives have been taken by the wicked enemy. We will remember their martyrdom, and the great ideals for which they died. We recall with solemn pride that our be- loved country, and all the United Nations, are today doing battle for the same ideals. "We proclaim our faith that Victory, which is sure to come, will establish brotherhood, free- dom, and justice among all the peoples of the earth, and will bring new hope and redemption to the Jewish people every- where. We resolve to the best of our ability to help heal the wounds of our people and to help realize the ideals for which this war is fought". Jewish National Fund Youth Committee this week extended thanks to those who helped make a success of the recent carnival. The Jewish News is included in the list of those thanked in the resolution. Trees in the Forest for Freedom can still be purchased by calling Thelma Jaffin, TR. 1-3991. FREDSON'S KOSHER Restaurant and Dining Room UNEXCELLED FOOD Private Dining Room for Parties 12017 DEXTER BLVD. NOrthlawn 9786 Nutt -It Friday, April 9, 1943 Grew, Einstein on Nationwide U.J.A. Broadcast Sunday April 11, at 1:30 p. m. (E.W.T.), under the auspices of the United Jewish Appeal for Refugees, Overseas Needs and Palestine. The boadcast, entitled "On the Road to Liberation," will be heard over a coast-to-coast hook- Hon. Joseph C, Grew, who up of the National Broadcasting served as United States Ambas- Company. sador to Tokyo until the Jap- Former Ambassador Grew is anese attack on Pearl Harbor, and Prof. Albert Einstein will now special assistant to Secretary participate in a nationwide of State Cordell Hull. broadcast, which will be pre- As one of the major features sented this Sunday afternoon, of the United Jewish Appeal ra- dio program, a distinguished cast of actors will join in the enactment of an original radio drama written especially for the program, which deal with the graphic story of three refugees serving with the Allied armies on the Tunisian front. There is special timeliness in the broadcast in behalf of the unified drive for the Joint Dis- tribution Committee, United Palestine Appeal and National Refugee Service, in view of the worldwide interest centering on the plight of the victims of Hit- lerism and the impending Brit- ish-American conference on a program for providing opportu- nities for the immediate rescue of large numbers of Jews in Nazi-dominated Europe. HON. JOSEPH C. GREW WAR WORKERS' GROUP TO GIVE SEDER APRIL 18 The War Workers' Group at the Jewish Community Center will conduct a pre-Passover Seder on Sunday, April 18, at 5:30 p. m. The feature of the program will be a dinner, served in the Passover spirit. There will be singing of Passover songs, a recital of the chief ele- ments of the Haggadah and a discussion. The charge for the dinner will be $1.25. Reserva- tions will be taken through Wednesday, April 14, at the of- fice of the Center. Long Named Center Swimming Director Samuel A. Levy, men's health education director of the Jewish Community Center, announces the appointment of Frank Long as swimming director at the Center. Mr, Long, a former Detroiter, recently arrived from Beverly Hills, Calif., where he was the manager of the Beverly Hills Hotel Sand and Pool Club, where he instructed children of many movie stars. During the World's Fair, Mr. Long Swam in Billy Rose's Aquacade. He was also swim- ming coach for the Navy at Nor- folk, Va., for three years. Mr. Long hopes to see many members of the Center in the pool to practice for a water pag- eant to be given in the near future. He will also direct ac- tivities for the USO splash part- ies, held at the Center pool on Sunday afternoons. Personal instruction is avail- able for Center members dur- ing scheduled hours. Life-sav- ing classes for male sub-senior and business and professional groups will be held from 11 to 12 noon on Sundays. 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