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THE JEWISH NEWS
As the Editor
Views the News -
A World Atonement
Rabbi Maurice N. Eisendrath's proposal
that Yom Kippur should be made a Day of
Atonement for the entire world has great
merit.
- The most solmen day of the Jewish cal-
endar calls for meditation and for self-ex-
amination.
We live in a world that has been made
sick by bigotry, injustice and intolerance. -
The world we live in can be made a just
world. Life can be made happy for all, re-.
gardless of race or creed.
Perpetuation of atonement for sins by
all peoples and determination to give all a
chance to live free lives, can help heal the
wounds from which humanity suffers.
Yom Kippur, unfortunately, is observed
only by Jews who are encircled by an en-
vironment which breeds \distrust. .
But the existing distrust should and
could be eliminated, and the leaders of the
United Nations have the great responsibility
of making the aims of the democratic peoples
a reality.
May the hopes contained in the Yom
Kippur prayers be realized and may all hu-
manity begin to breathe freely, without
fear.
Waiting for Hitler s Last Words
Record of Germany's Crimes
In an editorial comment on the recent-
ly revealed horrors of the mass murders.per-
petrated by the Germans in the death camp
at Majdanek near Lublin, London News-
Chronicle proposed that a film be made of
the camp under Allied supervision and that
it should be shown compulsorily in every
cinema in Germany after the war. The edi-
torial declared:
"The whole German nation stands con-
victed of acquiescence in these crimes
against civilization. After the war their guilt
'must be brought 'home to them;"
We agree.
But we believe that the filming of the
evidence of German crimes should extend
to the entire area of Germany's barbarism
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The record should be preserved as _ a
warning for generations to come that civil-
ized peoples will not tolerate wholeiale mas-
sacres of innocent peoples.
Victims of Own Weapons
Lt. Gen. Kurk Dittmar, a spokesman for
the Nazis, told the German people in a radio
broadcast that "we are beaten by the weap-
ons we have forged."
Many centuries ago; the Hebrew Psalm-
ist issued a warning that "he who digs a
ditch for others - falls therein."
The Nazis are falling into the ditch they
have dug for others.
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The Jews were their first victims.
The Jewish people will live to see the
realization of the. Psalmist's Warning to des-
pots and tyrants.
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VOL. 6—NO. 1
SEPTEMBER 22, 1944
The Week's Scriptural Selections
This Saturday, Sabbath Shuvah, the sixth day
of Tishri, 5705, the following Scriptural selec-
tiOns will be read in our synagogues:
Pentateuchal Portion—Deut. 32.
Prophetical portions--Hos. 14:2-10; Joel 2:15-
1.7.or 27,
On Wednesday, Yom Kippur, the following
Scriptural selections will be read during ,syna-
gogue services:
Pentateuchal portions
Morning, Lev, 16,
Num. 29:7-11; Afternoon, Lev. 18.
Prophetical portions — Morning, I. 57:14-
58-14; Afternoon, Jonah.
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What Jewish festivals are known as the "Pil-
—T• S.
grimage Festivals"?
The feasts of Passover, Shevuoth and Succoth
are thus spoken of. During the- time of the. Tem-
ple, the Jews carne on those occasions from many
parts to offer sacrifices in the Temple at Jeru-
salem.
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Does Jewish law prohibit use of cosmetics?
—E. G. G.
No. Mairrionides sums up legislation pertaining
to this matter as follows: 'And so it is obligatory
for a Jewish husband to provide his wife with
beautifying objects, for example, colorful ker-
chiefs to wear on her head, and over her fore-
head, with henna and rouge, and with similar
things, in order to prevent that she: become un-
attractive to him." (Hilchoth Ishuth 13, 4).
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—A. A.
What is the Shulhan Much?
A compendium of Jewish law according to
which Orthodox Jews regulate their lives.
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Are there any Karaite Jews remaining in the
—B. L.'
world today?
The 1926 census of the Soviet Union reported
that there were approximately 8,000 Karaites'
residing there at that time.
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What were George Eliot's principle works
dealing with Jews and the Jewish question?
—T• M.
George Eliot's "Daniel Deronda" is one of the
outstanding. novels in- the' English language deal-
ing with the Zionist ideal. The eminent author of
the 19th century is therefore considered one of
the great Christian 2ionists. Here essay "Hep!
In connection with current observance of Education- Hep!" was a sharp reply to anti-Semites. The
Month the annual event instituted by the United Hebrew two words stem from the first letters of the
"Hierosolyma est perdita," the Latin for
Schools of Detroit, a most important call to. Jewish parents words
"Jerusalem is lost," which was the cry of the anti-
throughout the land has been released by the heads of na- Semites of the Middle ages.
Enroll Children in a Jewish School
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Facts You Should Know
Answers to Readers'
Questions About Jpws
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Friday, September 22, 1944
tional organizations.
The text of this call, which appears elsewhere in this
issue of The Jewish News, should be read with the utmost
care by all parents.
It is a call that is directed to all elements in the com-
munity.
It is a challenge to parents to enroll their children in
Jewish schools and to guarantee their receiving a Jewish ed-
ucation.
The various ideologies which have made necessary the
formation of all types of schools—Hebrew, Yiddish, Yeshi-
voth and folk schools—provide; facilities for a Jewish educa-
tion for all elements in the community. The responsibility
devolving upon parents is to guarantee -their children's en-
rollment in one of the numerous schools functioning in De-
troit.
There should be no delay in enrolling the children,. This
imperative duty is necessitated by tradition, by our cultural
background and standards, by our obligations to America to
protect the spiritual needs of the youth.
Parents should read the calls appearing in this issue and
should proceed immediately to enroll their children in one of
our schools. #
Religious Issues in Politics
The statements issued on the eve of Rosh Hashanah
by the Democratic and- Republican national chairmen, Her-
bert, Brownell and Robert E. Hannegan, giving assurances
that racial and religious questions will be barred as, issues
in the political campaigns, are heartening•to American Jews.
There is no place for bias in America's political life:
Nevertheless there have been rumors — and threats — that
Jewish, Catholic, Negro and other issues will play a role
in the battle for votes.
The Sidney Hilman bogey; the sign displayed in Pitts-
burgh reading: "This is your country. Why let Sidney
Hillman run it? Vote for Dewey and Bricker"; the attempts
to becloud issues by injecting prejudice — these are mani,'
festations of dark ages.
The condemnation and disapproval of such tactics' is a
welcome sign that the leaders of the two major parties i n
American politics are above petty tactics, and their state-
ments deserve highest commendations.
Beware of Inhuman Friends
The most indecent statement to come from a source
that claims to be pro-United Nations was reported this week
from Jerusalem.
Saut Alahali, a Bagdad newspaper edited by the former
Premier of Iran,- Nuri es-Said Pasha, author of the Greater
Syria plan andmenerny of Jewish aspirations in Palestine;
has issued a call for the deportation of all Jews who settled
in Palestine in the past 25 years.
This irresponsible statement is made in spite of the fact
that little Palestine is only 10,000 square miles in size, com-
pared with the more than a million square miles of territory-
held by Arab states.
Even the Mufti's followers have not gone to such
tremes. Nevertheless, the author of this heartless and in-
human proposal poses as a friend of the Allies.
The United_ Nations have an obligation to beware of
such friends, and the democratic powers, who are pledged
to the establishment of the Jewish National Home in Pales-
tine, 'should repudiate such irresponsible utterances by giv-
ing assurances of the speedy establishment of the Jewish
C ommonwealth.
Talmudic Tales
(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 MORL-...NTZ
"An empty purse and a new house," says the
Talmud, "make a wise •man too late."
"He that is surety for another, is never sure
himself."
sure index of an •
"Unchaste language is
impure heart."
"Unenviable is the state of the wicked, however
prosperous they may appear."
"He that lives upon hopes will die fasting."
"Sleeping away the morning, carousing at noon-
day, childish trifling and the company of the
vulgar, waste a man's life away."
"So many men,• so many minds."
"Beware of enemies reconciled, and meat twice
boiled."
"'Tis the second blow that makes the fray."
"Tho the wolf may lose his teeth, he never
loses his inclination."
"The enemy of the bride never speaks well of
the wedding."
(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, -are of The Jewish News, or
phone PLaza 1048.
Children's Corner
"Dear Boys and Girls:
This Saturday, occurring between Rosh Hash-
anah and Yom; Kippur, is known as Sabbath
Shuvah, or The Sabbath of Repentance.
It is known by this name because the Prophetic
portion read on during. synagogue services, taken
from Hosea, begins with. the word "Shuvah." It
contains an exhortation to Israel to return to God.
Yom Kippur, the day of - fasting,.known as Day
of Atonement, commences with a solemn service
the evening before -during which the Kol Nidre
prayer is recited. The eve of Yom Kippur is there-
fore known as Kol Nidre Night.
Kol Nidre asks for nullification of unfulfilled
vows. But in order that there should not be any
confusion it is important that it be known that
Kol Nidre applies only to vows in the relationship
of man to God, and not of man to man.
The entire Yom Kippur day is spent in prayer
and fasting.
Again, I wish you all a Happy New Year. and
I hope that those of you who are old enough to
fast will have an easy fast day on Yom Kippur.
UNCLE DANIEL
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Yom Kippur Thoughts
God alone can judge.
In the hour when the Judge sits in judgment
over his fellow men, he shall - feel, as it were, a
sword pointed at his own heart.
Have a soft reply to turn away anger, and let
thy peace be abundant with thy brother, with
thy friend, and with everybody, including the
Gentile in the street, that thou shalt be beloved
and esteemed below.
The Day of Atonement is given for the expiation
of sins committed against God; but the Day of
Atopement will not expiate sins committed
against a fellow man, unless the offender has -
asked pardon of the offended.
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One day I 'saw a grey hair in my head;
I plucked it out, when to me it said,
"Think if you wilt, that thou art rid of me,
I've twenty friends who soon will .mock at thee."
—Jehuda Halevi.
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Jewish literature derives its character from the
religious ideal which the Jewish race was ap-
pointed to promulgate to the world.
—Dr, S. A. Hirsch.
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