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THE JEWISH NEWS
THE JEWISH NEWS
Friday, June 25, 1943
His Biggest Headache
Talmudic Tales
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PHILIP SLOMOVITZ
MAURICE ARONSSON
ISIDORE SOBELOFF
FRED M. BUTZEL
ABRAHAM SRERE
THEODORE LEVIN
HENRY WINEMAN
MAURICE H. SCHWARTZ
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By DAVID MORANTZ
(Based upon the ancient legends and
philosophy found in the Talmud and
folklore of the Jewish people.)
'Destroy not the Property
of Thy Neighbor'
Once while walking along a
road, Rabbi Joshua noticed a
worn path, which led across an
adjoining field. It appeared that
this would shorten his jOurney
considerably so he started across
the field by way of this path. He
had not gone far when he met a
little girl who said, "Sir, you are
walking in our field."
PHILIP SLOMOVITZ, Editor
As the Editor
Views the News
"Is this not a trodden path?"
asked the Rabbi.
JUNE 25, 1943
VOL. 3—NO. 14
"Yes," she exclaimed, "such as
you, have made it a trodden
path."
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Says the Talmud further on
the subject:
Stop the Race Riots
"Destroy not the property of
thy neighbor."
Detroit, one of the most important arsenals of the
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'democracies in the war against Nazi-Fascist ideologies, this
"Treat your neighbor's proper-
ty as carefully as you would your
week gave comfort to our enemies by becoming the scene
own."
of race rioting.
"Offend not thy neighbor."
It is a situation that must be remedied and stopped: The
influence of the Klan, the importation of destructive pre-
"Be mindful of the feelings of
others."
judice based on racial lines, have brought shame, death and
destructior, to our city.
(Copyright by David Morantz)
More than a year ago, there were warnings against GUEST EDITORIAL
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leaders should have acted earlier and should have called in
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from the author, David Morantz,
the proper authorities to act concertedly in an effort to
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prevent the spread of racial hatred.
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Today it is racial hatred, and tomorrow it may break.
out into a battle of religions. That's the Nazi method of
By HARRY R. SOLOMON
dividing loyalties in this country. Nothing should be left
Chairman, Collection Committee, Detroit Service Group
undone to prevent the spread of such a situation.
Detroit Jewry's magnificent record in humanitarian ef-
fortS has become a guiding a principle for many communities
throughout the country. Our people have established an ex-
cellent record for giving to the most important
The visit in this country of the Soviet Jewish delegation overseas, national and local causes, through
consisting of Solomon Mikhoels and Itzik Feffer is reviving the Allied Jewish Campaign—for many years
interest again in the status of Jews in Russia.
Legends From Jewish Lore
directly to this fund, and since last year,
While the members of this delegation are here to cement through the War Chest.
Cat and Mouse
Russian-American Jewish unity against the Nazis, there will
The gratifying element in the splendid
Although
every animal was
be justified inquiries addressed to the Russians as to the record of our community is that the liberal
actually created during the last
position of our people under the Soviets and the attitude giving has been and continues to be accom-
two days of the Creation, yet
of the Communists towards Palestine, Hebrew and Zionism. panied
panied by equally as splendid and consistent
many characteristics of certain
Thousands of Zionists and Hebraists are still languishing a response in payments on pledges.
animals appeared later. For ex-
in Russian prisons. Hebrew is still proscribed. Refugees in
Only a small fraction of the pledges to the
ample, cats and mice were once
Russia are unable to leave the country.
1942 Allied Jewish Campaign remain unpaid. H. R. Solomon good friends. Once the mouse, it
It is not to be expected that the Russian-Jewish delega- The high percentage of collections is a tribute to our com- is said, went to God and said,
tion will be in position to explain the retention of an anti- munity. Now, it is for all of us to make this record complete. "The cat and I are partners, but
Hebraist, anti-Zionist and isolationist policy by the Soviets.
During the coming few weeks, it will be necessary for we have nothing to eat." God
But it is in ordethat the questions be raised. Perhaps a us to gather all the outstanding funds due to the Allied Jew- replied, "You are plotting against
frank discussion di the issues will lead to their eventual ish Campaign, in order to meet obligations to various your friend and wish to devour
her, but instead she_ will devour
solution by Russia.
agencies..
you." The mouse entreated with
We plead with all contributors to pay up their outstand- God to be spared, but since that
ing obligations to the Allied Jewish Campaign at once—NOW time the mouse _stands in such
—so that our work of mercy may be carried on without in- fear of the cat that she does not
even attempt to defend herself
Dr. Stephen S. Wise's brilliant reply to King Ibn Saud terruption.
but always keeps in hiding.
of Saudi Arabia, in the current issue of Life Magazine, is
important for three reasons:
The Emperor and the Sun
1. It established the true position of the Jew in the world
Once a mighty Emperor said to
in quest of a haven of refuge, and proves that it is not out
Michael Grazylski, the anti-Semite who was the Polish Rabbi Joshua, "I have heard so_
of stubbornness that Jews aspire to Palestine, but because governor of Upper Silesia, is being trained by the War De- much about your God that I
of the historical connection of Israel with Zion and the partment's School of Military Government for post-war ad- want to see Him." "It is impos-
promise of "Return" of Jews to the Homeland constantly ministration in liberated Europe, and Rep. Emanuel Celler sible to see God and live," re-
repeated in the Bible.
has properly addressed a request to Secretary of War Harry plied.Rabbi Joshua. But the Em-
2. The Old Testament is "saturated with references to L. Stimson that an anti-Semite's enrollment in a government peror was so eloquent in his re-
quest that the Rabbi said, "Very
the. 'Return,' " which has become an article of faith among school be investigated.
well, come with me into the
Christians as well as among Jews.
Congressman Celler is justified in making the statement field." Now the month was Tam-
3. On Jan. 3, 1919, Dr. Chaim Weizmann and Prince to Secretary Stimson that "in the light of daily pogroms and muz (June), when the sun was
Feisal reached an agreement in which the Arab leader, massacres in Nazi-controlled countries and the revulsion of at its hottest, and the Rabbi,
speaking for his people, formally recognized Jewish rights feeling that exists against such blood-lust and against those pointing to the sun, said, "My
to settlement in Palestine.
who inflict tortures on Jews and other minority victims, it Lord Emperor, look up into the
By incorporating the text of the latter agreement in would be contrary to the dictates of common humanity to sun."
his article, Dr. Wise has rendered an important service to place your Department's imprimatur of approval upon such
"That is impossible," said the
Zionism. a Pole who may have perpetrated cruelties upon the helpless Emperor. "How can anyone face
the sun on such a hot day?"
It is to be hoped that the justice of the Jewish position similar to Nazi practices."
"What!" said Rabbi Joshua,
will be recognized by all who read this important article.
Challenged on time, there is reason to believe that our
War Department will prevent the training of avowed anti- "you cannot look on the face of
Semites in our Government schools. Congressman Celler is the servant of God! How, then,
to be commended for acting promptly in a serious matter. can you look upon His face?"
We are on the road to victory.
`The Vineyard Keeper,'
But we can not have complete triumph in this serious
Lyric
Drama by Fein
war for freedom unless all our resources are pooled for
complete victory.
Dr. Thomas Mann, the distinguished exile from Germany,
Harry H. Fein, able poet who
The new War Bond drive, now being inaugurated, is in an address at a San Francisco meeting held to protest has
to his credit several volumes
one of the methods being employed to secure the necessary Nazi atrocities, stated that if the Germans knew the full of Jewish poems, has produced a
funds to carry on the war.
extent of Nazi atrocities against the Jews, "they would new book which deserves as
By this time, we should all know that purchase of War shudder before their rulers and before themselves."
much attention as his earlier
Bonds does not involve sacrifice, but means the best possible
The eminent refugee author's contention is that the works.
investment of all available funds.
Germans do not know what has been happening to the Jews
His publishers, Bruce Hum-
The new War Bond drive must be made a complete in the Warsaw Ghetto. It is noble on his part to give his phries, Inc., 30 Winchester St.,
success.
Boston, have just issued his "The
former countrymen the benefit of the doubt.
Buy your War Bonds now—and every month— and be
But the Germans certainly know what has been happen- Vineyard Keeper." It is a lyric
a partner in the war for freedom.
ing to the Jews in Germany proper. They are aware of the drama based on Solomon's "Song
poisoning of the minds of the young people. Many Germans of Songs."
A student of the Bible in the
have come to the aid of Jews whose lives were threatened
This Week's Scriptural Portions:
original
his early youth,
by Nazis, but in the main the German people has condoned Mr. Fein from
early
became imbued
This Sabbath, the twenty-third day of Sivan, the following
the Nazi outrages.
with the spirit of the great ro-
Scriptural selections will be read in our synagogues:
If the Germans only knew the extent of their share in mantic poem by King Solomon.
Pentateuchal portion: Num. 13:1-15:41.
the Nazi crimes, they would never have permitted the rise His "Vineyard Keeper" is pow-
of Hitlerite barbarism. But it is too late at this time to erful in spots and is, on the
Prophetical portion: Joshua 2.
attempt to draw the line between Germans and Nazis.
whole, a splendid poetic work.
etroit's Record for Service
Our
CHILDREN'S
CORNER
The Soviet Delegation to the U. S.
Dr. Wise's Reply to Ibn Saud
An Anti-Semite's Training
The New War Bond Drive
If the Germans Knew !.
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