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THE JEWISH NEWS

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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

PHILIP SLOMOVITZ, Editor

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DECEMBER 10, 1943

VOL. 4—NO. 12

As the Editor
Views the News - - -

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Chemistry as Weapon for Vi i ctory

Palestine's contributions towards victory in the war are
gradually being acknowledged by the leaders of the United
Nations.
In the last war, Dr. Chaim Weizmann's discovery of a
substitute for TNT was one of the decisive elements in turn-
ing the tide against against Germany. Dr. Weizmann and his
associates, among whom are some of the outstanding chemists
in the world, have continued their research work which is
proving a great help in World War II.
Through the facilities of the Daniel Sieff Chemical Insti-
tute at Rehovoth, Palestine, Dr. Weizmann's chemical ac-
tivities have helped to improve numerous agricultural and
industrial enterprises and have proven vital contributions
towards the development of the Jewish. National Home. With
the outbreak of the war, it was natural that these efforts
should be diverted towards research in the fields of chem-
cal warfare, and the results are certain to be listed among
the great efforts in winning the war.
The Sieff Research Institute must, therefore, be classed
among the extremely important Palestinian agencies which
should be given all the support it needs by American Jews.
The Detroit Chapter of the Chaim Weizmann Research Foun-
dation and the Daniel Sieff Research Institute in Rehovoth is
at present conducting its annual campaign for a fund to as-
sist in the Institute's work. This drive for a rather limited
sum deserves the wholehearted support of Detroit Jewry.

JWB Upholds Servicemen's Courage

The impressive annual meetina of the Detroit Army and
Navy Committee of the Jewish b Welfare Board, held last
week at the Jewish Community Center, provided an oppor-
tunity for the Jews of this community to become intimately
acquainted with the important work being done by the Jew-
ish agency that is functioning to strengthen the morale and
uphold the courage of Jewish servicemen in the American
armed forces.
Rabbi Philip S. Bernstein, director of religious activities
of the National Jewish Welfare Board, rendered a real serv-
ice with his report on the war activities of American Jews
and especially of the important task being accomplished by
the Jewish Chaplains.
Within a month, as indicated in Rabbi Bernstein's report,
ten times as many Chaplains as served in the last war will
be on duty to serve the needs of Jews in the Army, Navy
and the Marines. Through the 250 Chaplains, one of the most
important needs of our men and women in uniform—that of
providing them with spiritual guidance—will be fulfilled.
The complete story of the JWB, as related in reports pub-
lished in The Jewish News and in Rabbi Bernstein's address,
justify the adoption last week, in Cincinnati, by the National
Finance Council, of a JWB budget of $1,171,590.

The Peretz Evening

By dedicating the first in the series of cultural programs
to the life and works of Isaac Loeb Peretz, the great Yiddish
writer and master of the short story, the Jewish Communiy
Council and the Jewish Community Center are rendering
a real service to the Jewish community.
Peretz was the great interpreter of Chassidism. His
death in Warsaw 28 years ago was mourned by Jewry
throughout the world as one of the severest losses to Yiddish
literature and to Jewish culture generally. He belonged to
that group of great literary giants which included Sholem
Aleichem, Solomon Frug and Mendele Mocher Seforim.
By selecting the able . Jewish writer, S. Niger, as speaker
for this Sunday's Peretz evening, the committee on arrange-
znents exercised excellent judgment.

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On the Anniversary of a Crime

Talmudic Tales

By DAVID MORANTZ

(Based upon the ancient legends and
philosophy found in the Talmud and '
folklore of the Jewish people.)

Others May Be in Greater Need:
Rabbi Akiba, when a youngi

man, was very poor. He was;
even reduced to such a state of
poverty that it was necessary
for him to go into the roads ands
fields to gather bits of straw to-j
serve for a bed for himself andi
wife.
One day a beggar called at
their humble but and pleaded:
"Kind people, can you not
spare a few bits of straw for
my wife, who is ill and in great
distress?"
They were glad to share theiri
bit of straw with the stranger
and after he had gone, the Rab-
bi said to his good wife:
"How grateful we should be
that we are able to help some-j
one in greater need than we.
"As poor as we are, there are i
others who are even poorer
than ourselves."
Says the Talmud further on
the subject:
"Charity brings pleasure toj
the giver."
"Good deeds are better than
creeds."
"He commits a sin who hesi-
tates in the practice of char... !
ity."
"If thou hast given a coin to;
a poor man in the morning,1
and another one in the eve-
ning begs of you, give him al- :
Henry Wineman's 65th birthday, which occurs on Sun- so."

Henry Wineman at 65

day, Dec. 12, cannot be limited to family celebrations. It is
(Copyright by David Morantz)
an occasion that will be marked by the community at large
For a handsome 195 page, auto-
graphed gift volume containing 123
because of the devoted services that Mr. Wineman has ren- of these tales and 500 Pearls of Wis..,
send $1.50 to David Morantz,
dered during the past 25 years to all civic and philanthropic dom.
care of The Jewish News, or phone
PLaza 1048.
causes—Jewish and non-Jewish alike.
Mr. Wineman is not a philanthropist in the ordinary
sense of the word. He does not limit his interests to charities
and to mere spending of money. He has become a leader in
movements that aim to create a better life and that seek to
build a more secure future.
As one of the guiding spirits of the Jewish Welfare Fed-
eration, he has become one of the leading figures not only in
directing fund-raising campaigns, but also in molding poli-
cies which have elevated the Jewish community of Detroit
to a position of setting the pace in establishing the best rela- Dear Boys and Girls:
tionships among all elements in American Jewry.
Hanukah is approaching, and

Our

CHILDREN'S
CORNER

As a member of the executive committee of the Jewish

Agency for Palestine, as a director in the American Friends

of the Hebrew University and Hebrew Union College, and
of the Joint Distribution Committee; as co-chairman of the
Detroit Round Table of Catholics, Jews and Protestants and
as a participant in a score of other important movements and
causes, he occupies a place of unquestioned leadership, not
only locally, but also nationally.
May he be given the strength to carry on his work in
behalf of his people and his community.
We join in extending sincerest good wishes to Mr. Wine-
man and his family on this happy occasion.

The Ullstein Tragedy

Hermann Ullstein's death in New York should serve to
encourage a study of the conditions which brought this
member of the famous German publishing house to this
country.
He may well be considered as one of the most famous
exiles to come to America, and his experiences teach the best
lesson to libertarians who are concerned that the freedoms
of democratic peoples should be preserved.
Mr. Ullstein's publishing house in Germany reached
many millions of readers. Nevertheless, the five Ullstein
brothers were unable to exert the influence that was neces-
sary to prevent the rise of Nazism.
In 1928 they were warned by a German officer of the
rise of Nazism, but they refused him the money he asked
for with which to combat the spreading danger. They de-
cided—Mr. Ullstein admitted in his book "The Rise and Fall
of the House of Ullstein" that it was an erroneous decision—
to resort to the printed word. But their words were too
weak. Stronger men were needed to fight off the Hitler
menace.
The experiences of the Ullsteins, who were robbed of
all their possessions by the Nazis and whose printing presses
have become tools for the Nazi propaganda machine, should
prove a lesson for the meek. To combat terrorism, it is neces-
sary to use strong methods—and strong methods can be
used only by strong and fearless men.

The Mufti's 'Technical' Position

It was to be assumed that Haj Amin el Husseini, Mufti
of Jerusalem, would be included among those to be tried
The cultural series deserves the interest and encourage- as the arch criminals of this war.
ment of all Detroit Jews,
But in the House of Commons last week, Col. Oliver
Stanley, Colonial Secretary, made the revealing statement
that this man is still, 'technically,' the Mufti of Jerusalem.
This Week's Scriptural Selections:
It is disturbing news.
With Oswald Mosley free and the Mufti retaining recog-
This Sabbath, the fourteenth day of Kislev, 5704, the fol-
nition as the head of the Moslems in Palestine, there is reason
lowing scriptural selections will be read in our synagogues:
for deep concern over the attitude of the British government
Pentateuchal portion: Gen. 32:4 - 36:43.
on matters affecting the peace. Furthermore, statements like
Prophetical portion: Hos. 12:13-14:10 or 11:7-12:12;
the Colonial Secretary's do not help to strengthen confidence
or Obad. 1:1-21.
that the Jewish position will be protected in Palestine.

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Friday, December 10, VW.

there is a feeling of joy every-
the •
in anticipation of
where

Feast of the Maccabees.
This is a good time to start?

reading up all the interestingi
stories about Hanukah.
Perhaps it was wise to select
this month as observance of
Jewish Book Month, since it
a gift-giving period, and books
make the best gifts. Certainly, ai
book for Hanukah is the finest
possession.
I have just read—in a few
minutes—one of the nicest stor-
ies about Hanukah.
It is called "Happy Chanuko"
and was written by Jane Bear-
man. The Union of American
cinnati published it and you can
buy a copy for 50 cents. Dr. Em-
anuel Gamoran writes briefly on
the introductory page:
"Boys and Girls: We are hap-
py to present to you for the first
time, in the English language, a t
picture book about Chanuko. I
hope you like it."
The little ones will like it,
and the big ones will enjoy go-
ing through the 24 pages of texts I
and pictures which tell in a brief
but fascinating way the story of
Hanukah.
More about Hanukah next
week.
UNCLE DANIEL

"What the Moon Brought"

If you are looking for a real
good book, with many fascin-
ating stories, I recommend to,
you very highly Sadie Rose Weil-.
erstein's "What the Moon
Brought," published by the
Jewish Publication Society of
America.
Incidentally, if you or your
family do not now belong to the
Jewish Publication Society, you
should join now. The best Jew-
ish books are produced by this
organization, which is a non-
profit national cause.
"What the Moon Brought" is
an all-year-round work, with
stories about Jewish life, the
holidats, including Hanukah, the
Sabbath, etc.
Make it a point to secure
"What the Moon Brought" f o r
your library, and be sure -you
give this book to your friends \
as Hanukah gifts.