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THE JEWISH NEWS
An Epic Story of Martydom
Russian.'Jewish Writer.
Pens Diary of Nazi Crimes
Ehrenburg's 'The Tempering of Russia' Depicts Atrocities
Committed on Jews and Russians; Recalls
Warning He Made as a. Youth
Ilya Ehrenburg, eminent Rus-
sian-Jewish writer, has become
one of the chief accusers of
Nazism in the world.
An eye-witness to some of the
devastations wrought by the Ger-
mans, his articles have served to
arouse public opinion and to
create sentiment needed for a
battle to a finish against the
fiendish hordes of Hitler.
His latest book, "The Temper-
ing of Russia," recently issued by
Knopf, may well be said to be
an epic story of martyrdom and
heroism. It is the Jeremiad of
this war.
In order to understand the
causes of Russia's heroism, one
n-iust read Ehrenburg's latest
Knopf-published book. The book
is really a collection of articles
describing the Russian war ef-
. forts and the soul-stirring reac-
tions of the .Russian people.
Actually, however, since it is
chronologically written, it is
more a diary than a republica-
tion of articles.
Stirring Statement
"Great is the tempering of
Russia," is one of the stirring
opening statements in the book,
and the entire volume proves it.
For Jewish readers, the entire
volume is a revelation of the
disgusting methods that were
used by Germans against Rus-
sians and Jews. "In Berdichev,"
we are told, "with a large Jew-
ish population, the • Germans
wrought destruction, tortured
and killed."
Writing as a Jew as well as a
Russian, Ehrenburg is frank in
the purpose of his expose—to
assure firm handling of Nazis
after the war.
"I am a Jew," he writes. "I
say this with pride. Hitler hates
us most intensely, which is a
feather in our cap."
Parents Tortured
Among the statements of Rus-
sian soldiers quoted in the book
is one from Lt. I. Poliakov, un-
der date of April 14, 1942. The
22-year-old officer wrote:
"My parents were tortured to
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death by Hitlerite beasts because
they were honest toiling people
all their lives and because they
were Jews. These jackals are
murdering Jews, Russians, Uk-
rainians, they hang and kill
women and children. But all the
same they will not escape just
revenge. The sword is raised
against this band of Schizo-
phrenics and degenerates. The
deutsches Schwein will not re-
ma-in unpunished . . . The whole-
sale murder of Jews by the
Fascists only strengthens my
love for my people, the people
that has suffered so much, and I
am proud of its giftedness."
* *
Elsewhere in the book we are
told: "There are many Jewish
refugees. They all have some-
thing to remember. Some of
them ran away from towns al-
ready occupied by the Germans.
They tell fearful stories. Ger-
mans buried alive one. pious
rabbi. This happened near Ko-
rosten. His head towered above
the ground, and the wind played
with his beard. He sang before
he died, extolling life, and his
last words' were: 'Green grass
lives longer than Nebuchad-
nezzar'."
Describes Pogrom
Ehrenburg describes his ex-
periences as a youth in Russia.
There was a pogrom, and Count
Lev Tolstoy was among those
who condemned it. He develops
the theme with the declaration:
"I am addressing the Ameri-
can Jews as a Russian and as a
Jew. There is no ocean beyond
which one may hide . . .
"Jews, the beasts are aiming
their guns at us. In order not to
miss the mark, they have brand-
ed us. Let this brand become a
badge of honor! Our place is in
the first rank."
* * *
One of the most impressive
sections of Ehrenburg's book is
the reprint from a Jewish paper
containing the parable of Rabbi
Sheen Tov. It is a fascinating
story which defies barbarism
and points to the day when jus-
tice shall rule everywhere.
Ehrenburg's ."The Tempering
of Russia" is a great book. It is
also a great weapon in the battle
of the United Nations against
the Nazi butchers.
Tito's Aide P jade
Appointed Minister
Of Jewish Affairs
CAIRO (IPS) — Moshe Pjade,
Yugoslav Jew ish revolutionary
credited with mapping some of
the major strategic feats of Mar-
shall Tito's partisan forces in
their battles against the Ger-
mans, has been appointed Min-
ister of Jewish Affairs in. the
new Yugoslav Government.
Moshe Pjade, an artist and
journalist, was released from jail
on the eve of war, after -serving
a long sentence for political
activity inimical to the interests
of the pre-war regime in 'Yugo-
slavia. He immediately joined
with Tito, becoming one of his
closest aides; he was at One time
vice president of the Yugoslav
Committee of National Libera-
tion.
Friday, December 22, 1944
Zion Women to Plant
Trees With U. S. Aid
JERUSALEM, (Palcor) — The
Working Mother's Association
and the Working Women's Coun-
cil announced that they intend-
ed to plant 10,000- trees on an
area of 60 dunams of Jewish Na-
tional Fund (Keren Kayemeth)
land, with the assistance of the
Women's League for Palestine,
an American organization. The
announcement was made during
a tour of Kibbutz Doroth, in
southern Palestine, by repre-
sentatives of the two Palestine
women's organizations. The first
grove of 60 trees will be named
for Dr. Chaim Weizmann.
Music Study Club
Concert on Jan. 10
Eugenie Fichtenova, violinist,
will be guest artist at the annual
concert of the Music Study Club,
Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the Art
Institute.
Proceeds go for the Sylvia
Simons Scholarship Fund which
finances the Percy Jones Music
Appreciation Room, assist out-
standing musicians and numerous
war-related music projects.
A series of events are planned -
to precede the concert.
Perfection Lodge Sets
Installation Wednesday
Perfection Lodge No. 486, F. &
A. M., will install officers at the
Masonic 'Temple next Wednesday
evening. The following officers
will be installed by the past
masters of Perfection Lodge:
Arthur I. Gould, worshipful mas-
ter; Jos. M. Sisler, senior war-
den; Sam Mann, junior warden;
Aaron J. Blumenau, treasurer;
David Colman, secretary; Philip
Weisman, senior deacon; Philip
Langwald, junior deacon; Max
Edward, chaplain; Sigmund J.
Schor, marshall; Isadore Banks,
tyler; Max Glaedey, Harry Lich-
ter, Harold R. Nelson, Max- M.
Schwartz, Sol Stein, Stanley
Yates, stewards.
French-Jewish Leaders
Finally Arrive in U. S.
NEW YORK, (JTA)—The four-
member delegation from France,
the first from a liberated country
of Europe, which was to have ar-
rived in time to attend the War
Emergency Conference of the
World Jewish Congress in At-
lantic City last week, has arrived
in New York. They are: Guy
Alphonse de Rothschild; Leon
Meiss, president of the Central
Jewish Consistory of France;
Jacob Kaplan, acting Chief Rabbi
of France; and Joseph Fischer,
secretary of the Representative
Council of French Jewry.
Romanian King Receives
Correspondent of JTA
BUCHAREST, ( (JTA)—K i n g
Michael of Romania received Jo-
seph Klarman, correspondent of
the Jewish Telegraphic Agency,
and assured him that full rights
are being restored to Jews. The
King emphasized that everything
will be done to make it possible
for Jews in Romania to enjoy "a
normal existence." He expressed
his sympathy with the Zionist
efforts to establish Palestine as
a Jewish state.
Artificial Cleft Palates
Goldwynisms
Designed for Babies
Although Sam Goldwyn speaks
TOPEKA, Kan. (JPS)—An
a fluent English, there are per- artifical
palate for babies born
sistent rumors about the way with cleft palates was designed
he murders the language.
by Captain I. E. Schapiro of
One of the stories relates to Winter General Army Hospital
the preparation of the scenario here.
for a film to be called "T h e
Optimist." Mr. Goldwyn called
his staff together and said:
"We must change this title to
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something simpler. We are in-
telligent, but how many of those
morons in the audience are gonna
Yeshivath Chachmey Lublin is happy to announce that Its
Second Annual Banquet will be held at the Jewish Community
know that an optimist is an eye
Center, Woodward and Holbrook, on January 7, 1945, 6:00 p. m.
doctor?"
Among the other stories told
Organizations and congregations are urged to participate in
about Goldwyn is the following:
this affair by reserving a special table for their representatives.
Goldwyn advertised for an of-
Most organizations will be approached by representatives of
fice boy. There were a number
our Yeshivah. We ask you to accept them favorably and help
of candidates. The film magnate
them in their holy work for this sacred institution.
asked the first one: "How Much
Some organizations which cannot be approached personally
is two and two?" "Four," re-
because of lack of delegates will be approached with tickets sent
plied the candidate. '
through mail. / They are requested to respond favorably.
"Wait in the next room," said
Individuals to whom Torah and Jewish education is dear, will
Goldwyn.
certainly use the opportunity to participate in this grand Torah
The second candidate was
affair and help thereby the maintenance of our great institution,
asked the same question. "Two
Yeshivath Chachmey Lublin.
and two is six," he replied. Here
Help the Torah and the Torah will protect you and your
Goldwyn became most interested.
families.
"You certainly have imagination.
You should do well. Wait in the
next room.
The third candidate was also
asked how much two and two
was. "Twenty-four," he replied.
Board of Sponsors:
Banquet Committee:
The magnate thereupon grew
almost lyrical. "W h a t drive!
Daniel Temchin
Judah Lachar
What ambition! Here is a boy
Temporary Chairman
Chairman
who will go far in this world.
.
Morris
Fisher
Jacob Soberman
Wait in the next room."
Treasurer
Treasurer
Finally, Goldwyn called in the
second and gave him the job.
Harry
Stolsky
Morris
Kaner
The staff was amazed. "Why,"
Recording- Secretary
Ticket Holder
they asked, "did you engage
him?"
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"Because he is my wife's
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nephew," replied Goldwyn.
Yeshivah Chachmey Lublin
• . Timely items of interest and
value , . heipfill suggestions about
cooking, lighting and appliance use.
NO LAYAWAYS. No product is more "perishable" than
electricity: for most ordinary purposes, it must be used
the instant it is made. The instant you touch a light
switch in your home we must produce the electricity
you need—without previous notice . . . in whatever
quantity you want — at any hour of the day or
night. That is why we must operate continuously;
that is why we must keep our power plants and our
"delivery syStem" —lines, poles and substations —in top-
notch working order, "on the • job" 24 hours a day.
CHRISTMAS FEAST. In place of the traditional turkey
during the holidays, our Home Service Department
unveils a roast duck that's different:
Roast Duck with Orange Stuffing
3 cups dry bread crumbs
1 cup diced apple
1 /2 cup seedless raisins
4 tbsps. sugar
2 /3
cup orange juice
cup melted butter or
substitute
Salt and pepper
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Mix ingredients in order given and season to taste with
salt and pepper. Add more or less liquid as may be needed,
depending on dryness of crumbs.
Duck with orange stuffing may be garnished with water-
cress or parsley and with sections of orange dipped in
thick sugar syrup. Serve duck with an orange sauce made
by adding one-half cup strained orange juice to two cups
gravy.
LONGER NIGHTS—LONGER LIGHTS. Wondering why
you use more electricity these days? Probably it's the
season: In December, January and February dusk falls
early and nights are long—and the days are often dark
and gloomy. All this adds up to longer use of lighting.
But there's a bright side .to the picture: In June, July
and August the sun works overtime, and your electric
bills are usually much lower. Compare them and see!
BLACK DIAMOND. Coal is precious today because it
critical war material, needed to run steel mills and
railroads and factories as well as to heat our homes.
Coal is also burned in Edison power plants to make
electricity. If you use less electricity, less coal • ,will
be burned. The problem is as simple as that. That is
why the Government asks you to do everything you
can to save electricity. Help save urgently needed fuel.
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