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Assurances are given in reports coming
from Moscow that the Jews of Romania will
now enjoy a period of peace and equality
under the terms of the armistice agreement
adopted by the Allies and the Romanian
government.
The traditional policies of Romania have
been so bad that the country had the un-
savory distinction of being among the most
anti-Semitic governments in the world.
It is sincerely to be hoped, therefore, that
the Allied commission to be selected to
supervise the carrying into effect of the
established armistice will be strong enough
to prevent future indignities against Jews
and others of the Romanian population.
The sad state of Romanian politics, the
attempt. of the pro-Carol group to bring the
former ruler back to his country and the
machinations of a group that has tried to get
hold of available funds in America are in-
dications of the need to be on the lookout
against further troubles. Mr. Philip Adler's
expose of the entire pro-Carol set-up, as
published in the Detroit News, is a great
contribution towards preventing a repetition
of Romanian illiberalism and anti-Semitism.
What are the Eighteen Blessings, usually re-
cited during Jewish services?
The Eighteen Blessings, or Benedictions, are
collections of short prayers which occupy a central
place in regular Jewish services. They are di-
vided into three groups: Praise, Petition, and
Thanks. One Talmudic conception of prayer de-
scribes the arrangement in terms of a servant
appearing before his _master: first he greets him
with compliments, then he presents his requests,
and finally retires expressing gratitude.
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What is the significance of the Kaddish?
—L. L.
Contrary to some beliefs, the Kaddish prayer
is not a supplication for the departed, since no
mention of the deceased's name is made during
the prayer. It is an exaltation of God and His
greatness and by reciting it for 11 months after
the .death of the parent, during the year of
mourning, the mourner accepts the bereavement
as the just decision of the wise and merciful
God.
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 MORANTZ
A CONVINCING MESSENGER
An idolator once called upon a rabbi and asked:
The Restoration of Faith
Post-Rosh Hashanah cables received by
the Jewish Telegraphic Agency from France,
Italy, Russia and England indicate that life
has begun anew for many Jewish communi-
ties, that synagogues have been reopened or
new ones established and that faith is being
restored wherever liberation is established
by the United Nations.
The cabled news reports are marked by
tragic angles. The 25,000 Jews in Paris who
survived the Nazi terror recited the Kaddish
en masse during Rosh Hashanah services.
Everywhere, men in uniform were witnesses
to the fact that a grim war is being carried
on.
But the liberation of the oppressed is the
dominant note everywhere. It is clear that
Nazism-is coming to an end and that courage
and faith are again beginning to rule the
world.
Prepare for the Drive
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News made available to the free world
as a result of the liberation of the down-
trodden masses of Europe reveals the true
position of unfortunate Christians and Jews
who look to America for relief and for means
with which to rehabilitate themselves.
The news from Italy and France is de-
pressing. It challenges all of us to -exert
ourselves in providing means of sustenance
for the victims of Nazism.
A major portion of this issue of The
Jewish News is devoted to an evaluation of
the causes of the War Chest, whose drive
will open on Oct. 25. It is important that
we prepare NOW to do our utmost for the
campaign, to give to the limit of our abil-
ity and to work tirelessly for its success.
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VOL. 6—NO. 2
SEPTEMBER 29, 1944
• The Week's Scriptural S'elections
This Sabbath, the twelfth day of Tishri, 5705,
the following Scriptural selections will be read
in our synagogues:
Pentateuchal portion—Deut. 32.
Prophetical portion—II Sam. 22.
On Monday, the first day of Sukkoth, the fol-
lowing selections will be read:
Pentateuchal portions—Lev. 22:26-23:44;
Num. 15:12-16.
Prophetical portion—Zech. 14.
On Tuesday, the second day of Sukkoth, the
following selections will be read:
Pentetauchal portions—Lev. 22:26-23:44;
Num. 29:12 16.
prophetical portion—I Kings 8:2-21.
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Facts You Should Know
Answers to Readers'
Questions About Jews
Peace in Romania
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Friday, September 29, 1944
The Festival of Sukkoth
Sukkoth assumes a very realistic position in the life of
the Jewish people today.
Hundreds of thousands of Jews who are able to resume
their spiritual existence in liberated territories have returned
to their homes to find their synagogues and their homes de-
stroyed. At best, their homes are no stronger than the tra-
ditional Sukkoth.
But the lesson of Sukkoth remains powerful because
Israel is surviving the onslaught of the barbarians.
Millions of Jews have died Al Kiddush Hashem, for the
Sanctification of the Holy Name.
But the survivors are living symbols of the indestructi-
bility of Jewish laws and traditions.
May the spirit of Sukkoth continue to guide Israel and
humanity towards a life when there shall no longer be any
fear from tyrants and from the type of ideology which was
foisted upon the world by . bigots during the past decade.
I.
The Jewish Brigade
"His majesty's government has decided to accede to the
request of the Executive of the Jewish Agency for Palestine
that a Jewish Brigade Group should be formed to take part
in actin, - operations."
Thus begins the historic statement of the British War
Office granting the Jewish people the- same right enjoyed
by other partners in the United Nations in their fight for
freedom—to fight as units under their own banners.
Israel's status is established as a result of this act of
justice, long deferred.
When the democratic nations will meet at the peace
table, after the present terrible conflict, to decide on what
we hope will be a lasting peace, the Jewish Brigade will
serve as a reminder of the many sacrifices we have made in
this war and of the obligations due us in guaranteeing
justice for Jews everywhere.
GUEST EDITORIAL
Rebuilding Shattered Lives
'Of the Victims of Nazism
By MRS.- H. C. BRODER
Chairman of West Side Section, Metropolitan
Division, War Chest of Metropolitan Detroit
There was a little girl of 10 on a ship which docked re-
cently at an Eastern port, who symbolized the suffering and
wandering of millions. When the Nazis invaded Belgium
her family fled to France. Shortly thereafter with the fall
of France, her father went into hiding to escape deportation
to Poland. Joining the underground, he worked to help
prepare France for the day of liberation.
In the meantime, the little girl and her mother were
sheltered by Christians who befriended them. One day the
Nazis began a systematic search for all Jewish refugees. De-
termined to save his family, the father decided to bring them
to safety and help them escape over the border to - Spain.
Eluding the Nazi frontier guards, the father, mother and
daughter plodded through the snow-covered trails of the
Pyrenees. After reaching Spain, the father bid farewell to
his wife and daughter and turned back to resume his fight
for freedom on French soil.
The agencies supported by the United Jewish Appeal
helped this brave father's family find a new home in the
United States.
We can - help rebuild the shattered lives of the victims of
, Nazism by doing our part fully in the campaign of the War
Chest of Metropolitan Detroit,
"Flow can you believe in an invisible God,
whom you cannot see?"
The day being a bright and sunny one, the
rabbi pointed to the brilliantly lighted sky and
said:
"Look!"
The idolator tried to face the powerful rays
of the sun, but their radiance almost blinded
him and he was compelled to admit that he
could not face them.
"If thou art unable to look upon the sun, which
is but one of God's messengers." asked the wise
man, "how can'st thou hope to be able to see
his Master?"
Says the Talmud further:
"The consciousness of. God's presence is the—
first principle of religion."
(Copyright by David Morantz)
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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:
The solemn Days of Penitence have come to a .
close with Yom Kippur and we are now prepar-
ing to celebrate the joyous festival of Sukkoth.
It is remarkable that the cycle of Jewish festi-
vals, commencing with the serious days of Rosh
Hashanah and Yom Kippur, are concluded with
the interesting holiday of Sukkoth and end with
the holiday of Simhat Torah—the festival of the
Rejoicing of the Law.
We commence the celebration of Sukkoth on
Sunday evening. The first two days will be ob-
served on Monday and Tuesday. Then come the
intermediate days, known as Hol Hamoed .Suk-
koth. The following Sunday, Oct. 8, will be
Hoshanah Rabba. Monday, Oct. 9, is Shemini
Atzeret. Tuesday, Oct. 10, the concluding festival
day, will be Simhat Torah.
The Sukkah is, of course, the symbol of Suk-
koth. It reminds us of the days when our fore-
fathers wandered in the wilderness and lived in
booths, or tents—Sukkoth.
According to Jewish traditions, even little tots
should observe the mitzvah—the good deed—of
spending some time in a Sukkah.
There was a time when many Jewish families
used to build their own Sukkahs. But today most
of us observe the mitzvah of visiting the Suk-
koth in our synagogues.
I am sure that all of you will learn all about
Sukkoth and the festival's legends in your He-
brew and Sunday Schools.
I wish you all a pleasant Sabbath and a
happy Sukkoth.
UNCLE DANIEL.
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Jewish Education
Rabbi Hiyya told Rabbi Hannina: "In my
efforts to disseminate the knowledge of . the
Torah in Israel, I found it necessary to do this:
I grew flax from which threads were spun. These
were made into nets to hunt deer. The venison
I gave away to orphanages and the hides I had
tanned and wrought into parchment. Upon these
scrolls of parchment I wrote the Five Books of
Moses. With these I started out for communities
where there were no teachers and taught the
children the contents of the scrolls. When the
five best pupils knew well the Pentateuch, I in-
structed them to teach others, and that the others
should, in turn, teach still others, and so on,
while I went on to other Jewish communities
where I did what I had done in the first com-
munity. I have followed the same procedure in
Spreading the knowledge of the Six Orders of
the Mishnah."
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As Others See Us ,.
I think that the ethical teaching of the Jews
and their actual daily practice are incomparably
higher than the teaching and practice of our
quasi-Christian society—and because of this
moral superiority of the Jews, we see envy,
hatred and oppressions. —Leo Tolstoy.
Well, enemies? Of course, the Jews have
enemies. Every living and aspiring people has
enemies. Hasn't Great Britain enemies? And
hasn't the United States enemies? Why worry
about that? The Jews have been living about
two thousand years among enemies in different
countries, there is no more danger now than
there was before. —Lord Robert • CeciL