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The Rev. Fr. Charles E. Coughlin, of the
Shrine of the Little Flower of Royal Oak,
Mich., was in the limelight again — in the
news colunins and in radio broadcasts,
This time, his name was mentioned in
connection with the dissolution of the Na-
tional Union for Social Justice, the move-
ment which served as his vehicle for anti-
Semitic propaganda. .
The- dissolution of this corporation is im-
portant news. It ends a-chapter in the period
in American history when a priest directed
a bigoted movement.
But we must not believe • that the' dis-
solution of the Coughlin movement puts an
end to prejudice. The seeds of hate planted
in the hearts of Coughlin's followers have
not yet been pprooted, and it will take a
great and a serious. effort to prevent the•
repetition of the disgraceful spectacles which
marked the Coughlin appearances on the
radio and his filthy mouthings In the organ[
of the movement which has just declared'
itself out of business.
Who was the discoverer of Salvarsan?
Salvarsan, also known as 606, the cure for
syphilis, was discovered by Dr. Paul Ehrlich of
Germany (1854-1915), winner of the Nobel Prize,
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What ,were Dr. Simon Flexner and pr,
Shick noted for?
-Z. W.
The serum against meningitis was developed
by Dr. Flexner of the Rockefeller Institute.
Dr. Schick is the discover of the famous Schick
Test for immunity to diphtheria.
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What is the significance of' the Melava
Malka feast on the Sabbath?
A. D. V.
'Melava Malka is the meal eaten at the
termination of the Sabbath. It is believed that"
it has its origin in the Talmudic statement of
Rabbi Channa that one should sit down at a
sumptuous meal at the , end of the Sabbath.
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During what years was Jewish immigration
to this country heaviest?
--G. C.
Immigration of Jews from 1890 to 1907 num-
bered 12 per cent of the total influx of immi-
grants to this country. It dropped to 10 per cent
of the total from 1908 to 1924 and to 4Y2 per
cent of the total from 1925-to 1934.
Eimer Berger Gets His Due
Chief Justice George W. Maxey of the
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania knows no
tricks. As a learned and humanitarian
Christian he understands that hornelesS JeWs
must be given a place of security.; and as a.
student of world events he understands that
Palestine provides such security.
His polite answer to Rabbi Elmer Ber-
ger's attempt to wean away Christians from
their interest in the Zionist movement is,
therefore; classic.
"I am convinced," Justice Maxey wrote,
in the correspondence reproduced in this
issue of The Jewish News, "that Palestine
is the best refuge for the downtrodden Euro-
pean Jews, and if I can a s sist in any way in
keeping open Palestine and the roads to Pal-
estine, for the tens of thousands of JeWs who
are struggling to escape the cruel fate •which
Hitler has already imposed on over 3,000,000
Jews, I will feel amply rewarded for all my
labors .in this -undertaking."
This is grand.
It is an especially proper and effective
statement in view of the unfortunate spec-
tacle of Jews attempting to interfere with
the world's most important rescue effort for
Jews. Rabbi Berger came to the American
0ouncil for Judaism with the- record of a
man who discouraged Jews froth contributing
to the United Jewish Appeal because the
agency includes Palestine.
History and humane considerations have
already judged between Justice Maxey and
Rabbi Berger, to the latter's discredit and to
the glory of the humanitarian stand taken
by the Pennsylvania jurist.
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Talmudic Tales
Two Serious Conferences
From the Allied Security Conference, in session in Wash-
ington, and the Intergovernmental Committee for Refugees,
meeting in London, come reports of the serious consideration
that is being given the relief needs of refugees.
There is a possibility that immediate relief may be pro-
vided for thousands of homeless people. The agreement
reached- with the Horthy government of Hungary by the
United States and Great Britain is the first step in the move-
ment - to resettle those who can be rescued. The considera-
tion that is being given the Palestinian problem by the Unit-
ed NatiOns, including. Russia, is similarly encouraging.
The good results that may come from these two confer--
ens-e-S should lead the way towards complete solution of the
problem of the homeless after the war.
Speeding the Rescue Work
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In spite of the slow rate of speed at which relief efforts
are moving on the worldwide front, JeWs - everywhere must
recognize that great projects have been put irito motion by
important movements representing our - people and that we
must be prepared to meet the great responSibilities which
will face us in the con-ling months.
The slow action on the part of the aembcratic govern-
ments is due to the earlier procrastination of the free..peoples
who did not realize the seriousness of the tragedies imposed
upon mankind by the Nazi gangsters as well: as by the pres-
ent lateness of the hour:-
. But the Jewis1. movements—primarily the United Jewish
Appeal which includes the Joint Distribution Committee, the
.United Palestine Appeal and the National Refugee Service—
have worked - and are working feverishly to rescue the suffer-
ers, and the thousands whoa have been saved owe their- free-
dom to these efforts.
These are facts to be remembered at this time, when the
community is preparing for, -the 1945 campaign of the War
Chest of Metropolitan Detroit.
When the War Chest solicitations begin in October, it
will be the duty of every one of us to exert ourselves to the
end that all the necessary funds should be made available for
the great rescue program.
A major point to remember at all times is that Hitler's
Nazi criminals include among :their weapons against the de-
mocracies' .the spirit of in.difference which has caused the
doom of many hundreds of thousands 'of Jews and which con-
tinues to threaten the security of additional hundreds of
thousands. We can defeat Hitlerism by remembering our re-
sponsibilities whenever mercy appeals , like the War Chest's
are addressed to us.
(Based upon the ancient legends and philosophy found in
the Talmud and folklore of the Jewish people dating back
as far as 3,000 years.)
By DAVID MORANTZ
PEARLS OF WISDOM
" 'Tis the edge that cuts," says the Talmud,
'but the sword gets the credit for keenness."
"Love him who shows you, your faults more
than him who flatters you.
"The beggar bestows a greater favor upon the
almsgiver than the latter bestows upon him."
• "While the fool' speaks, the wise man thinks."
"If a poor man refuses your gift, give it to
him again and call it a loan."
"Big words - sometimes come from little
mouths."
"Commit a sin twice and it will seem to thee
a crime."
"When thou art the only purchaser, then buy;
when other buyers are present, be thou nobody."
1 "Do not confine your children to your own
learning, for they were born in another time."
"The daughter is as the mother was."
"yhere• is no occasion to light thy lamp at
noontide."
(Copyright by David Morantz)
For a handsome 195 page, autographed gift volume con-
taining 128 of these tales and 500 Pearls of Wisdom, send
$1.50 to David Morantz, care of The 'Jewish News, or
phone PLaza 1048.
Children's Corner
Dear Boys and Girls:
Is there a single one 'among my readers who
does not have a brother or some other near rela-
tive in the armed forces of our country?
I doubt whether there is an exception to the
rule that each family has a-share in the active '-
fighting through some relation.
- All of us are therefore interested in the prog-
ress of the war not only as human beings, as
Americans and as Jews, but also directly because
our flesh and blood is fighting this battle.
We therefore pray for speedy success so that
Jews everywhere who are free to think
all may soon come back to a peaceful American
and speak their minds, and who are able
life and to enjoy family reunions.
I hope you are all enjoying your vacations and
to take time out to reminisce about their
that you made the best of the Summer's oppor-
leaders, join with Palestinian Jewry in
tunities. -
mourning over the death of Berl Katznelson.
A pleasant Sabbath to all.
He was a brilliant leader and an able
UNCLE DANIEL.
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spokesman for the Jewish labor movement..
"The Jewel"—A Famous Talmudic Story .
Berl Katznelson was the spiritual leader
One of the most famous stories in the Talfnud
of labor Zionism and an important figure in
relates to a jeweller who dwelt in ancient
world Jewry. The 150,000 Jews who paid
Jerusalem. A precious stone was required for the
breastplate of the High Priest. - Only this par-
tribute to his memory at the funeral service
ticular jeweller had diamonds worthy of such a
attested to the esteem in which he was held
setting, and he was approached by the 1.clers,
by our people. May his memory be a blessing
who asked him whether he had a large diamond
for generations to come.
of absolute purity and lustre, and, if so, how
much he would charge for it.
"Yes," he replied,
have such a stone, and
the price will be so much and so much."
"Bring it to us," said the Elders.
Member of Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Independent
The jeweller suddenly remembered that the
Jewish Press Service, Seven Arts Feature Syndicate,
key
of his safe was in the pocket of the robe
Religious News Service, Palcor News Agency, Bressler
Cartoon Service, Wide World Photo Service, Acme
which his father was wearing, and his father
Newsphoto Service.
was asleep in an upper room.
Member, American Association of English - Jewish
"I am sorry," said the jeweller,' "but I can-
Newspapers.
Published every Friday by Jewish News Publishing
not let you have it now."
Co. 2114 Penobscot Bldg., Detroit 26. Mich. Telephone
The Interim Committee •of the American Jewish Confer-
th
e Elders thought "that he wa's angling for a
RAiidolph 7956. Subscription rate, $3 a year; foreign.
ence has voted to recommend the admisSion of the Jewish higher price, so they offered him a sum which
$4 a year. Club subscription , of one issue a month.
published every fourth Friday in the month, to all
Fraternal Order, -affiliated with the International .Workers' represented a big advance on the amount previ-
subscribers to Allied Jewish Campaign - of the Jewish
ously named." •
Welfare Federation of Detroit, at 40 cents a club sub- • Order, to the next sessions of the Conference.
"My father is asleep, and he has my keys: I
scription per year. •.
This
countermands
the
decisions
of
last
year,
when
thiS
cannot disturb him," the jeweller explained.
Entered as second-class matter August 6, 1942, at the
Post Office at Detroit. Michigan, under , the Act of
"Go and wake him," said theElders, "and
group, as the left-yving Jewish organization, was rejected for
March 3. 1879.
we will give you a still larger sum. We must
participation in the Conference.
have the diamond at once."
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAURICE ARONSSON
It had.been argued .that the rejected organization is non- But the jeweller again refused, and the Elders
PHILIP SLOMOVITZ
FRED • M. BUTZEL
ISIDORE SOBELOFF
sectarian, in spite of its having a large number of Yiddish- were vexed and got up to leave the shop.
THEODORE LEVIN
ABRAHAM SRERE
Just then the old man awoke and came into
MAURICE H.' SCHWARTZ
HENRY WINEMAN
speaking members who support Jewish causes. In reality, the
shop, The jeweller obtained the key of - the
PHILIP SLOMOVITZ, Editor
this order was refused admission by the Conference because safe, and showed the diamond.
A. It. BRASCH, Advertising Counsel
of its left-wing tendencies.
The Elders were delighted with the stone,
which was of exceptional brilliance.
VOL. 5—NO. 23
AUGUST 25, 1944
The new decision is a proper one. If the Conference is t6 -
"Of course," they said, "we will pay you the
The Week's Scriptural Selections
be an all-inclusive body, it must not be frightened by the higher price we mentioned."
"Oh, no," replied the merchant, "I will sell
This Sabbath, the seventh day of Elul, 5704, presence of a small group of left-wingers. A true dethocratic you
the stone for the sum we first agreed- upon.
the. following Scriptural selections will be read set-up must include all elements.
I did not show honor to my father in order to
in our synagogues:
The new decision may prove a boon to the Conference make a profit out of it.'
There was a more preCious jewel than the one
Pen ta teuchal portion—Deut. 16:13-21:9.
which needs a breath of life to make it function as the au- which
he sold for the High Priest's breastplate.
Prophetical portion—Is. 51:12-52:12.
thoritative body in American Jewry.
Surely, you know what that was!
Bert Katznelson
THE JEWISH NEWS
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