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THE JEWISH NEWS
As the Editor
Views the News - 1-
East of the German Border
Westbrook Pegler's 'Heart'
Westbrook Pegler, notorious hater of labor
and of immigrants, has made-. another dis-
covery. In an attack upon the 982 token
refugees who have been given shelter at the
"free port" at Fort Oswego, Ontario N. Y.,
he has this to say:
"For a . while after the refugee party' ar-
rived we were allowed no information about
them. But presently, reporters visited the
camp and . . . we learned that the majority
were men and not horny-handed farmers or
laborers, either, but journalists, lawyers, ar-
tists and other sedentary intellectuals. This
certainly suggested influence or pull at the
point in Italy where selection was made and
a preference on the part of our authorities
for favored types."
Aside from the injustice contained in his
outburst that must be credited to misrepre-
sentation of fact, it would be well for Peg-
ler's friends to learn what this columnist's
attitude would be if he, as a "journalist,"
were to be denied zi.F111)m in the event he
were in the shoes of one of the refugees
simply because he is a professional man.
Pegler certainly exposes himself as a
great "humanitarian" with a "heart" as big
as his bias.
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VOL. 6—NO. 3
OCTOBER 6, 1944
The Week's Scriptural Selections
This Sabbath, the twentieth day of Tishri,
the following Scriptural selections will be read
in our. synagogues:
Pentateuchal portions — Ex. 33:12-34:26;
sum. 29:26-31.
Prophetical portion—Ezek. 38:18-39: 16.
On Sunday, Hashanah Rabba, Num. 29:26-34
is the selection to be read.
The following Scriptural selections will be
read on Monday, Shmini Atzeret:
Pentateuchal portion — Deut. 15:19-16:17;
Num. 29:35-30:1.
Prophetical portion-1 Kings 8:54-66 •-9:1.
The following Scriptural selections will be
read on Tuesday, Simhat Torah:
Pentateuchal portions — Deut. 33:1-34:12;
Num. 29:35-30: 1.
Prophetical portion—Joshua 1.
Facts Yon Should Know
Answers to Readers'
uestions About Jews
Staa 6 gerino. Emergencies
/ Dr. Joseph J. Schwartz, European chair-
man of the American Jewish Joint Distribu-
tion Committee, reporting on the results of
his experiences in European countries on
behalf of the JDC, at a meeting held in New
York last week, declared that the Hitler
policy of persecution, aimed at exterminat-
ing the Jews, has reached such a critical
stage that "emergencies on a scale stagger-
ing the imagination" will be unfolded when
relief workers enter liberated countries on
the heels of the victorious United Nations'
armies.
Dr. Schwartz explained that "it will be the
kind of emergency that will not wait for the
formulation and carrying out of carefully
laid plans."
All who have followed news from France,
Italy and other liberated areas now know
that the time for great action has arrived,
and that unless we are prepared to come to
the aid of the remaining Jews of Europe,
tens of thousands of men, women and chil-
dren will face death from starvation and
from a lack of medicines for the protection
of their health.
Dr. Schwartz's warning means just one
thing for the Jews of Detroit and other com-
munities throughout the land: that we must
do our utmost to make a success of pending
relief drives. In Detroit, the victims of Hit-
lerism depend fOr their sustenance upon the
success of the War Chest. Nothing must be
permitted to stand in the way of an over-
whelming success for the coming drive.
Friday, October 6, 1944
What English writer was a devoted fol-
lower of Moses Mendelsohn?
—S.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the English
and philosopher.
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What is the Mahzor?—A. A.
The prayer books used on Jewish festiv.
are known as Mahzorirn.
Talmudic Tales
(Based upon the ancient legends and philOsophy found
the Talmud and folklore of the Jewish people dating In
as far as 3,000 years.)
By DAVID MORANTZ
PEARLS OF WISDOM
"He that bath the spice," says the Talmt
"may season as he pleases."
"He who increaseth his flesh, multiplieth to
for worms; and he who multiplieth riches, au
menteth care."
"He is a fool who is a slave to fame."
"A bow too much bent, will break."
"Fortune often makes a feast and then tak
away the appetite."
"Say little and do much; and receive all m
with an open, pleasant countenance."
"One stretches his legs according to I
coverlet."
"Ill-gotten goods prosper not long."
"Keep your purse and your mouth close."
"Adversity will not last forever."
"A hired horse never tires."
"Ready money is ready medicine."
Jews in United Nations' Uniforms
An interesting report issued by the Canadian Jewish
Congress deserves mention in relation to the experiences
of a number of Jewish communities in the United States.
• The Canadian report claims that there are enough Jews
serving in Canada's armed forces to form a full strength
infantry division. The Bureau of War Records of the Cana-
dian Jewish Congress reports that more than 15,000 men
and women are now serving in the Canadian army and in
the Canadian Royal Air Force and that there are 500 Jews
in the Navy. The Jewish servicemen form 7.57 per cent of
the Canadian enlistments. Considering that the Jews form
less than 11/2 per cent of the entire Canadian population—
there are 168,000 Jews in Canada — this is a remarkable
showing.
On the basis of the Canadian report, at least four Amer-
ican cities — New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston—
each have enough Jews in service to form one or more
full-strength divisions. At least four other cities — Detroit,
Cleveland, Los Angeles and Baltimore — have enough Jews
in service to form almost a full division each.
Take Detroit as an example. There are fully 10,000 De-
troiters in active service. This is a remarkable showing.
More than 500,000 American Jews are now in uniform.
Millions of our people have died at the hands of the Nazis.
But a million and a half Jews are fighting with the United
Nations' forces to help wipe out the scourge of Hitlerism.
The Foes of Immigration
Very few people have been coming' to the United 5,..‘ yes,
and even during the period when refugees were able to
reach this land, their number was far less than that of aliens
who returned to their native lands.
Nevertheless, a new anti-immigration cry is being heard.
Last week, the General Society of the War of 1812
adopted a resolution favoring suspension of immigration to
this country.
A 10-year ban on immigration to the United States was
asked by the Veterans of Foreign Wars as a 'method of re-
ducing competition for jobs after the war.
The recent convention of the American Legion in Chi-
cago not only asked that immigration be barred but also
proposed that refugees should be deported. The Legion
resolution demands that "all so-called members of the im-
ported labor battalions, refugees, war prisoners,. and/or
-those who have been given temporary sanctuary, employ-
ment or haven during the present state of war, shall be
returned to the land of origin which the Legion believes
should be accomplished without delay."
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On the other hand, the National Planning Association
has proposed simplification of existing U. S. immigration
laws and regulations "to make the maximum contribution
to the relocation of displaced persons . . . within the limits
of the regular quota system."
The heartless proposals of the extremists who would
either shut the doors of this country to newcomers, or would
go so far as to deport those already here, are not only con-
trary to the basic principles of our American heritage but
are inconsistent with efforts being made by the War Refugee
Board, the UNRRA and numerous other groups to rescue
as many as can be saved froria Nazism.
While we are fighting the menace of Hitlerism and are
pleading for an international system of decency for the
world's dispossessed, it certainly would be cruel for this
country to refuse to cooperate in such efforts.
• It is certainly to be hoped that the extreme views of
the restrictionists represent a very small minority of our
people and that a majority will not give a deaf ear to the
cries of those who can enter thiS land under the minimal
program of our immigration quota laws..
(Copyright by David Morantz)
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Children's Corner
Dear Boys and Girls:
The series of holidays which commenced wi
Rosh Hashanah will be concluded on Tues&
with the observance of Simhat Torah.
This Sunday is known as Hoshanna,Rabba. T.
Hoshanna, a willow branch made up of five twi
tied together with strips of bark or plain leaf,
used in synagogues on Hashanna Rabba • (T
Great Hoshanna). A procession around the syn
gogue Bimah is .repeated seven times with
petition for forgiveness of sins.
The poetical prayers recited on this day co
tain one with Messianic hope—"Kol m•vas;
m'vaser v'omer"—"A voice brings news . . .
Monday is Shmini Atzeret, the Eighth Day
Solemn Assembly.
On Tuesday—Simhat Torah—we will rejoice
the Law of Israel. The Hakofot, the processio
with the Torahs, in which all children participa
by carrying flags, take place on Monday eveni
and Tuesday morning.
Even little children are called up to the rea
ing of the Law on Simhat Torah, and refres
ments are often given the .children on this hap:
day.
I hope as many of you as possible will partil
pate in this joyous celebration in the synagogu
your parents attend.
I wish you all a very pleasant holiday.
UNCLE DANIEL.
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• The King's Milk—A Famous Midrashie Tale
There is a verse in the Book of Proverbs whi
says that "Death and life are in the .power of t
tongue." In connection with this verse, the Mi
rash tells an interesting story.
There was a Persian king who fell very ill, a
his physicians said that he might get better if
drank the milk of a lioness. One of his servay
volunteered to try to procure some. Taking wi
him some sheep with which to lure the 'beast,
actually succeeded in procuring some milk from
lioness. On his way home he slept and • had
dream. In his dream, the various parts of his bo
disputed as to which of them had done most
contribute to the success of the courtier's missic
The feet claimed that they had done mo
"Without us," they said, "the lioness could nev
have been reached. It was only because we mov
on unceasingly that the desert sands were cross
and the spot was reached where the lioness h.
her lair." "Not so," said the hands. "It is true th
you played yOur part. But what would have be
the use of going there if we had not done the nt
essary work of milking the lioness?"
Then the eyes chimed in. "Neither of you wou
have been of any use," they said, "had we not su
plied the sight to enable the right way to be four
Without us nothing could have been done." Th,
the heart protested: "But it was' I that conceiv ,
the whole scheme and supplied the courage for •
execution." Finally, the tongue attempted to put
a claim, but was silenced by all the rest, who su
gested that the tongue, imprisoned in the mout
could not possibly have contributed anything
the success of the enterprise. In the middle of ti
argument the man woke up.
He continued his journey homewards and w
led into the king's presence with his precious flas
"Here, your Majesty," he said, "I have brougi
you the dog's •Milk." The king thought the rm
was deliberately insulting him, and ordered him
be put to death. All the parts of his body we
terribly afraid, and the tongue compelled them
acknowledge that its power was greater than th
of feet, hands, eyes, and heart. The tongue th(
clinched the matter by obtaining a reprieve,. ar
then eloquently pleaded with the king, explainiy
that it was only by a slip that the milk had bet
described as dog's milk. It was really the milk
a lioness, which had been procured at great ris
Let but the king put it to the test. He did so ar
recovered from his illness. The man was set fn
and handsomely rewarded. Thereupon all tl
members of the body acknowledged that tl
tongue had spoken the truth. "Death and life a:
in the power of the tongue."
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