Mizrachi Publishes Palestine Bulletin Air Force Show At J. L. Hudson Four Freedoms Bond Exhibit to End Detroit Showing Saturday, Oct. 9 The approach of enemy planes, the explosions of bombs, the shrill wail of air raid sirens, and the crashing of the raiders a€ our fighters intercept their at- tempt • to bomb our coast; all form a part of the realistic background for the Army Air Forces Show, "Army Flash!," appearing at the J. L. Hudson Co. The show, being held in con- junction with the Four Free- doms War Bond Show, spon- sored jointly by the U. S. Treasury Dept. and the Satur- day Evening Post, started Mon- day, Sept. 27 and will end on Saturday, Oct. 9. "The Four Freedoms Show is on a nation-wide tour and cen- ters around the originals of the Four Freedoms paintings by Norman Rockwell. Its two-fold purpose is to acquaint Americans with the full patriotic force and significance of the famous Rock- Rockwell Paintings and to sell War. Bonds. Bond and Stamp buyers at the show are invited to sign their names to a "Freedom Scroll," which will be presented to President Roosevelt when the tour ends. The Mizrachi News Bulletin for the month of October, edited by Dr. Aaron Rosmarin, contains the latest important news from Eretz Yisroel about the war ef- fort in Palestine, refugee chil- dren, new settlements, Jewish National Fund activities, com- merce, finance, industry, literary activities, agriculture, budgets, spas, population, Merchant Ma- rine, etc., all mirroring Jewish life in the Yishuv. Individuals and organizations may obtain a free copy by writ- ing to Mizarchi Organization of America, 1133 Broadway, New York 10, N. Y. Published by the Religious Survey Questionnaire Why Do YOU Call Yourself a Jew? Yes No 1. Is it by accident of birth? 2. Fear? 3. Superstition? Smythe Discredits Jews In Administration Posts 4. Ignorance? 5. Sympathy for persecuted e s? NEW YORK (JPS)-Seeking support for "his latest creation, the Republican Nationalist Par- ty," Edward James Smythe, one of 33 persons under indictment in Washington for sedition, em- ploys the device of discrediting Jewish officials in the Adminis- tration, according to the New York Post. Avoiding "direct anti- Semitigm," Smythe links the Jewish officials with the Com- munists, it is stated. Smythe has "elected himself national chairman" of the party and is distributing leaflets nom- inating Col. Robert R. McCor- mick for president in 1944. 6. Prejudice? 7. Characteristics? 8. Respect for parents or their memory? 9. Synagogue attendance twice a year? A digest of truthful answers may help the cause of Judaism and yourself. It may aid you to enjoy liv- ing as a Jew with all its complements and honor instead of recoiling when called a Jew. 2. 3. •AP 4. 5. 6. 7. s. 9. Permitting your children to attend Sunday School? 10. Monetary contributions to so-called Jewish institutions? 11. PHYSICAL appeal of Jewish symbols or customs? 12. Because YOU SAY you are "different"-an isolationist Jew" ) 13. 14. Because you say you practice your own peculiar brand of Judaism? 14. 15. Because SOCIETY will not admit or permit you to use another name? 15. 17. (a) By giving spiritual significance only to Jewish symbols? (a) (b) By giving only spiritual interpretations to the (c) By being fearless of the truth? (c) (d) By unconditional surrender and belief in a supreme existence you refer to as GOD? (d) 18. Are you helped in your conceptions and impressions of Judaism by the sermons of your Rabbi? 18. meanings to Jewish symbols. , Jews, as well as non-Jews, have made the mistake of judging Judaism by the conduct of those who have no right to be called Jews. Judaism and loyal Jews are insulted without the slightest justification when a culprit or wrong-doer is called a Jew. The diaspora of the "wandering Jew" has, in no small measure, been created by the mental wander- ings of Jews, as well as non-Jews. An honest analysis and survey may reduce the re- ligious confusion, idol worshipping and blasphemy committed by those who profess to be the most devout among Jews, as well as non-Jews. Give other reasons, explanations or modifications of previous answers on separate sheet. What do you mean when you use the word 'God'? Yes No 1. An existence with physical attributes? 1. 2. An existence that is describable? 2. 3. Is it something others can discover, conceive or create for you? 3. - 4. An indescribable power embracing all the laws of nature? 4. 5. Is there any other religion, philosophy or science that will give you greater .mental comfort, clearer spiritual guidance and/or spiritual conception of God that is more conducive to exemplary conduct as a citizen? 5. RULES: 1. Answers should be the result of your own 6. Do you know what to search for when you read 7. Birthplac.- . • Religious Training Yes No Check preference: Reform Services 2. Return Questionnaire To THE RELIGIOUS SURVEY Box 100, The Jewish News 2114 Penodscot Bldg. 7. Do you believe in excommunication of ficticious or non-abiding Jews and a public distinction between them and "The Real Jews"? 1. Conservative Are you aided in your SPIRITUAL conception and SPIRITUAL impressions of God, by the sermons of your Rabbi? Give other explanations or modifications of previous answers on separate sheet. 3. Answer as many questions as you desire. 4. 17,,u need not disclose your identity. We do deem :c very important for you to state your 6. the Bible? convictions. 2. There is no objection to discussing these ques- tions with others before answering. However, he cautious that the answer represents your own sin- cere beliefs._ - (b) Bible? innuendos of the Bible, enabling its followers to give and enjoy only SPIRITUAL significance and Anti-Semitism of Jews as well as non-Jews was in no small measure caused by and continued because of and by those who have exploited and attacked Judaism in the name of Jewry as well as other names. 16. 17. Because you unconditionally accept and truthfully prac- tice the philosophy of Moses? It may persuade the pulpit to confine their energies to teaching the SPIRITUAL interpretations and Orthodox 1. 16. Development of your conscience so that it compels your choice of right from wrong with its own re- wards and punishments? NOTES: Age • Page Twerfy-fliree THE JEWISH NEWS Friday, October I, 1943 Detroit 26, Mich. 3. By establishing a method through a permanent Jewish Congress to recognize only those synagogues that maintain certain prescribed standards, rules and regu- lations? By permitting only those who are members in good stand- ing of such a duly recognized synagogue the privilege of being called Jews? (Good standing refers to con- duct as a Jew and Citizen, not necessarily payment of dues.) If any person (even if now classified as a non-Jew) be- lieves in and conducts himself according to all that the Ten Commandments stands for and IMPLIES, is he entitled to such membership? Give other suggestions or explanations on separate sheet 1. 2. 3.