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THE JEWISH NEWS
THE JEWISH NEWS
Armistice Day Hint for Herr Hitler
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Entered as second-class matter August 6, 1942, at the Post Office
at Detroit, Michigan, under the Act of March 3, 1879.
Joe
Campaigner
Says:
A uniformed army travels on
its stomach. A campaign army
travels on its heart. We're in the
campaign army now, Mr. V (for
volunteer). We're out attacking
and fighting for everything that's
free. The $8,250,000 War Chest
must reach its goal or John Q1
Detroit will leave humanity in a
hole. This is not merely a matter
to arouse a little emotion. It's,
all bound up with everything that.
has our devotion. It's everybody's
biggest responsibility and it must
be approached with proper hu-
mility.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PHILIP SLOMOVITZ
MAURICE ARONSSON
ISIDORE SOBELOFF
FRED M. BUTZEL
ABRAHAM SRERE
THEODORE LEVIN
HENRY WINEMAN
MAURICE H. SCHWARTZ
PHILIP SLOMOVITZ, Editor
VOL. 4—NO. 7
Friday, November 5, 1943
NOVEMBER 5, 1943
`Black November 10th'
"Black November 10th" will mark the fifth anniversary
Don't wait to be drafted or put
of that tragic day in Germany when Nazi-inspired hooligans
in 1A. Enlist now to get the drive
burned synagogues, destroyed Jewish property and intro-
under way. We need all the man,
and womanpower to back up
duced a ruthless program of annihilation against the Jewish
Marshall, MacArthur and Eisen-
people.
hower. The War Chest is right
The events of Nov. 10 in Germany gave impetus to the
in the thick of the fight, and
formation of the unified relief program in this country
we've got to support the cam-
through the United Jewish Appeal for Refugees, Overseas
paign with all our might, if we
Needs and Palestine. During the five years of the United
want to end the horrible night
Jewish Appeal's existence, practically the entire Jewish
and bring a new day full of light,
population of this country has been enlisted in an effort to
for our people at home, our boys
at the front and the men and wo-
rescue Jews from the Nazi inferno and to rehabilitate as
men over there who've taken the
many as possible in Palestine and elsewhere.
brunt—of Hitler's maniacal fury
Nov. 10 should be utilized by Jews in all free countries GUEST EDITORIAL
and oppression to satisfy his
to increase the means with which to save the downtrodden I
"New Order" obsession.
and oppressed.
Who's Excited?
By RABBI MORRIS ADLER
In our community, this day should be a signal for greater
efforts in behalf of the War Chest of Metropolitan Detroit,
If you think this poetry is lop-
The War Chest Drive has a strong and immediate moral
which includes the Allied Jewish Campaign, the supporter claim upon every citizen of Detroit. It represents America's sided, who am I to get excited.
of the United Jewish Appeal, among its constituent agencies. determination to keep alive and sensitive in the very midst After all, I'm only trying to say
(what could be said in a much
of war, the high virtues of sympathy, understanding, fellow- simpler way) — that the War
ship, and responsibility for our fellow-man's welfare. The Chest is more than a job and
War Chest mar k s therefore a compre-
more than a campaign. It's the
The Danes are helpless in their fight against the Nazi hensive mobilization on the humanitarian
very embodiment — and that
invaders. Nevertheless, they have found weapons with which front, of those moral and social resources,
should be plain—of all of our
to oppose the cruelty and barbarism of the Gestapo.
ideals and all our aspirations'
values and insights which are as necessary
which are the backbone of the
In paying tribute to Sweden for her offer to welcome for the winning of the peace as military
United Nations. No matter what
Jews of Denmark who were threatened with deportation power and strategy are for the winning
our race or creed, we must serve:
to Nazi slave camps, we must not forget the Danes for their of the war.
democracy with every deed. And
opposition to anti-Semitism.
The term "War Chest" suggests an en-
it's our special task (for whoin
The leading part in the Danish fight on anti-Semitism terprise with which we Jews have long
else can we ask?) to bind the
was played by King Christian X himself who had announced been familiar. For have we not had, in a
wounds of our people across the
that he and his entire family would wear the yellow Star of very real sense, a "War Chest" of our own
sea who have endured such ter-
David if the Germans insisted upon introducing it in Den- for more than a quarter of a century? Even
rible cruelty.
Rabbi Adler
mark. King Christian had made similar warning back in since the plea for help came to us from our distressed and
Yes, we're in the campaign
1942 when the Nazis tried to enforce the Nuremberg laws. ravaged brethern during World War I, we have been gather- army now, Mr. V. We're out to
Interesting stories are related about the 73-year-old ing funds for the victims of war and its aftermath. Fortified help save humanity. It's not going
King of Denmark. As a mark of his opposition to anti-Semi- by a long and potent historic tradition of communal re- to be easy if we all let our mus-
tism, he attended synagogue services in Copenhagen, sponsibility, we have developed an effective organization cles get squeezy. Armchair strat-
arriving in full dress uniform with a sovereign's escort. and have achieved sound and worthy standards of respon- egy won't win this drive. We
must work hard and strive—to
Also, he is said to have told German occupation officials siveness and giving.
keep every Detroiter on his toes
who spoke of the need for solving the "Jewish problem":
Our co-operation with our neighbors in behalf of the to give what his prospect card
"Sirs, as we have never considered ourselves inferior to the many causes which comprise the larger War Chest, should shows. Let's use more of Coupon
Jews, we have no such problem."
result in a further intensification of our effort. For the very Eighteen and sweep the city
It is to the credit of the Danish Church that its leaders character and composition of the War Chest represents for clean. Rich man, poor man, who-.
have opposed attempts to initiate anti-Jewish restrictions. us Jews, a cheering fact, which we pray may presage a ever comes our way, must be
Gunnar Engberg, head of the Danish Y. M. C. A., is the universal condition. The War Chest eloquently implies, nay made to sacrifice and pay.
author of the statement: "There is no difference between affirm3 the right of the Jewish group to its group identity,
In the Front Line
believers in the Old and New Testaments. As the King has its group forms and institutions. It does more however. It
The Allied Jewish Campaign
stated, 'A Dane is a Dane.' " This statement was the basis of proclaims our status of dignity and equality in the structure leaders are in the front line,
King Christian's opposition to religious discrimination. ,
of the general community, and in the pattern of communal doing their share to boost the
Other Danish church leaders who have opposed anti- endeavor.
War Chest combine. There's Fred
M. Butzel at the head of the pro-
Semitism are Bishop Hans Fuglsang-Damgaard of Copen-
The War Chest allocates funds to the Allied Jewish cession. As Campaign Vice-Chair-
hagen; Dr. Hal Koch, professor of Church history at Campaign to be distributed among the agencies that are
Copenhagen University; Dean Johannes Nordentoft; Kaj serving on the three pivotal fronts of world Jewry's struggle man he's making a deep impres-
Munk, clergyman-author who attacked anti-Semitism in one for survival and reconstruction, namely Europe and the Dias- sion. And Irving V. Blumberg is
pushing ahead to see that the In-
of his plays.
dustrial Division knocks 'em
pora generally; Palestine; and the American scene.
Thus Denmark, in spite of the Nazi yoke, has earned a
Detroit Jewry will respond generously, even sacrificially. dead. Abraham Srere, President
place of honor among the nations engaged in the fight We shall respond as Americans, citizens of a land to whom of the Federation, is giving the
against bigotry.
destiny has assigned a crucial role in the rebuilding of the drive more than a little inspira-
tion. While the trio of Wineman,
better world. We shall respond as American Jews, loyal heirs Himelhoch and Meyers are pull-
of an immortal ethical tradition, whom Providence has ing the advance gifts wires. There
designated as the custodians of their brethren's welfare and are many others too numerous to
In the death of Max Reinhardt, the world loses one of future.
mention who are giving this cam-
the greatest theatrical producers of all time.
paign their undiluted attention.
Mr. Reinhardt had made immeasurable gifts to German
But that's the Jewish commun-
art, and when Nazi persecutions compelled him to leave his
ity's way of doing its best and
native land he was among the great Jewish - artists and other
up to everyone of you to do
What was believed to have been a solid foundation for it's
outstanding refugees who helped to enrich the culture of
the rest. If you want to do your
this country.
unity, established through the American Jewish Conference, part, go to the War Chest GHQ
Mr. Reinhardt will be remembered for many great pro- has suddenly crumbled.
and get your start. If we hit the
The action of the American Jewish Committee in step- deck and get the biggest check,
ductions, among them being the immense spectacle, Franz
Werfel's "Eternal Road," which attracted hundreds of thou- ping out of the American Jewish Conference is a deplorable we'll raise no iota less than our
sands of spectators. •
act. The Committee, which has placed itself on record as quota.
Germany's loss, in the departure of men like Albert favoring unrestricted Jewish immigration to Palestine and
Einstein and Max Reinhardt, has been America's gain. The opposing the British White Paper, could have accepted most
newcomers to our shores know how to repay this country of the Conference decisions and made reservations on others.
with gratitude and devotion for the hospitality given them Instead, its executive committee chose to leave the Con-
after they had been deprived of their homes and their earthly ference.
This break in unity will not help the Jewish cause be-
possessions by the madness which possessed Europe under
Hitierian rule.
cause it again will necessitate action in defense of the Jewish
position by conflicting groups. It is just such duplication of
Morris Garvett, president of
effort that the American Jewish Conference sought to avoid. Temple Israel, will observe his
This Week's Scriptural Selections:
There is hope among some people and in the ranks of 50th birthday on Nov. 22.
some movements that th e threatened rift in Jewish ranks
Others whose birthdays occur
This Sabbath, the seventh day of Heshvan, 5704, the follow-
yet may be averted by the action of the entire membership in November include the follow-
ing Scriptural selections will be read in our synagogues:
of the American Jewish Committee in January. Everything ing:
that can possibly be done should be resorted to in a sincere'
Pentateuchal portion: Gen. 12:1-17:27.
David S. Block, Nov. 17; Herb-
effort to heal the breach that was caused by the American ert M. Eiges, Nov. 29; Maurice
Prophetical portion: Is. 40:27-41:16.
Jewsh Committee's withdrawal from the American Jewish A. Enggass, Nov. 14; Dr. Harry
Conference.
C. Saltzstein, Nov. 11.
Mobilization on Humanitarian Front
The Heroic Danes
The Late Max Reinhardt
The Quest for Unity
Birthdays
Of the Month