Page Four THE JEWISH NEWS `With Malice Toward None' As the Editor Views the News - Honoring Our Heroes • The energetic group that is sponsoring the successful campaign for a Jewish Hos- pital in Detroit deserves highest commenda- tions for the plan to perpetuate the names of those of our men who have given their lives in this way . by suitable memorials in the hospital. Regardless of contributions made by re- latives and friends, the names of ALL who have made the supreme sacrifice will thus be memorialized on a thoroughly democratic basis. . The fact that an institution devoted to the preservation of the health of the com- munity remembers the men who fought for the defense of human liberties adds to the glory of the great movement which was a community dream for 45 years and now nears realization. The latest appeal of the Jewish Hospi- tal Association for prompt voluntary con- tributions to the hospital fund should be heeded by individuals as well as organiza- tions. A prompt response will bring early victory to the hospital movement. The Human Spirit Mrs. Max (Rose) Efros, of 4275 W. Grand Ave., was deeply touched by the news that Lt. Severyn Szudarek, son of her mailman, Casmir Szudarek, Polish and Catholic, was killed in action. In triubte to the memory of Lt. Szudarek, Mrs. Efros contributed $15 to the Catholic parish, which the Szudarek family attends. In further tribute to his memory, she con- tributed $25 to the fund to fight infantile pa- ralysis and with the aid of a neighbor, Mrs. Dora Schpiece, collected an additional sum from her neighbors for the anti-infantile pa- ralysis fund. Mr. and Mrs.. Efros' son, Pvt. Jerry Efros, is stationed in Fort Lewis, Wash. * * * This piece was originally written for a news story. But the editor considers it of sufficient importance for this brief comment: Genuine good will can be created by the natural reactions of the human spirit. Mrs. Efros, an ordinary citizen, reflects in her actions the sentiments of the average American. Eliminate the seeds of hatred which counteract the spirit of good will, and you havet-D enuine Americanisin. May this spirit survive , the prejudices which germinated in hate-inspiring Nazi- Fascist countries! (Catholic and Polish newspapers—please copy!) `The Ghetto Miracle' 'Detroit Jews have an opportunity to see a magnificent spectacle which is at the same time a great tribute to the heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, during the presentation of H. Leivicks "The Miracle of the*Warsaw Ghetto," on Sunday evening, at the Masonic Temple. This great production was brought here after outstanding successes in the East and unanimous acclamation by all critics. The ablest actors on the Yiddish stage head a cast of 60. It is a production not to be missed and it deserves a capacity audience. • THE JEWISH - NEWS Member of Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 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THAIS WHY MAPS SO MANY Friday, February 9, 1945' Facts You Moeda Know Answers to Readers' Questions About Jews Are there any of the Jewish festivals that are not referred to in the Bible? Where does the Shema appear? —M. M. lor Hall Hanukah is not referred to in the Bible, but will be found in Apocrypha. in the Book of Maccabees. The Shema is in Chapter 6 of Deu- \ teronomy. * * * Longfellow quotes a line from the Bible in his poem "Psalm of Life." Where is it to be Lo found? The line, "Dust thou art and unto dust shalt thou return" is to be. found in Gen. 3:19. * * * What were the principal Jewish sects at the time of Christ? The Scribes, versed in, and teachers of; the Law; the Pharisees, or Separatists, who rejected any innovation or deviation from the ancient laws of Moses; the Sadducees, a politico-religious sect representing the aristocratic priestly families; the Essenes, a mysterious sect living celibate and semi-monastic lives and claiming the gift of prophecy and the performing of miracles; Zealots, a nationalistic party combining intense patriotism with a fervent zeal for the law; the Nazarites, who either in infancy or voluntarily were vowed to God. * * * When was the American Bible Society organ- —A. M. ized? The British Bible Society was founded in 1804. Courtesy AppreCiate America. Inc. In 1809, there was an. American Bible Society, but there were also over 100 Bible societies in the different states. In 1816, these all united in the "In Peace As in War—Teamwork" is the interesting slo- American Bible Society. `In Peace As In War—Teamwork gan selected for this year's observance of Brotherhood Week, set for Feb. 18 to 25. This motto sums up the basic need of our time—the necessity for co-operation among all elements in the Ameri- can community. The plans for the 1945 observance of this week, intended to promote good will among all faiths, indicate in • advance that a genuine spirit of inter-faith co-operation may be ex- pected from all elements. Synagogues and churches have arranged special services and programs which should lend reality to the Brotherhood Day . declaration by President Roosevelt. The President's important statement from which the, National Conference of Jews and Christians, sponsor of Brotherhood Week, borrowed the theme and the slogan for this year's observance, declares: It is highly fitting that in the midst of the world's struggle - for liberty we should remind ourselves of the spiritual realities by which the ideals of freedom are nourished. The principle of human brotherhood is the source of our political democracy and this principle is rooted in the faith which our Fathers knew and which we have lived by. One God is our father and all of us are brothers and sisters in his family. We worship at differ- ent altars and express this faith in many ways. But deeper than the differences is the spiritual unity that makes us one people. "On battlefields throughout the world, Americans of many cultural backgrounds stand together in one fighting force that presents an unbroken front against the enemies of freedom. We move. forward to victory—one people dedicated to one flag in the service of justice and peace for all. As :these men and women of the fighting forces carry on their struggle against tyranny overseas. they dream of the homeland in which equal opportunity for the good life is open to all. It is,• therefore, a solemn duty for us who live and work in the United States to keep our country free of prejudice and bigotry so that when our fighting men return they may find us living by the freedom for which they _are ready to give the full measure of devotion. "The United States is the greatest team of free men and women, that the world has ever seen. This is the hour for us to decide that our determination shall be in peace, as in war— teamwork. I am happy, therefore, to welcome the twelfth an- niversary of Brotherhood Week, February 18-24, 1945, under the auspices of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. I hope that our people will come .together this week to renew and strengthen their determinations to serve the high principles of liberty through spiritual unity." Americans of all creeds, all races, all nationality back- grounds should take these assertions to heart. We should make them dominant principles of our lives, for the sake of a better future for our children. By seeking justice through teamwork we can best "serve the high principles of liberty through spiritual unity." A Most Serious Offense A wireless story from London to Religious News Service quotes the Roman Catholic Bishop of Aachen as having told two American Catholic chaplains: "Any Catholic priest who is pro-Nazi- needs to see a psychitarist." This statement is applicable to all sorts of collabora- tionists. It can be applied to the person who justifies Hitler on the Jewish question. It is true in the case of those who give credence to the outrageous charge that "this is a Jewish war." It is applicable to the bigots who wave the flag of de- mocracy in one hand but use it to destroy the causes they hate. BOARD OF DIRECTORS We wonder what the Catholic Bishop of Aachen would PHILIP SLOMOVITZ MAURICE ARONSSON say to Colonel Patterson whose New York Daily News had ISIDORE SOBELOFF FRED M. BUTZEL ABRAHAM SRERE THEODORE LEVIN the audacity to. state editorially as follows: MAURICE H. SCHWARTZ HENRY WINEMAN "Undoubtedly, the Jewish question was a factor in our PHILIP SLOMOVITZ, Editor unofficial entry into World War II long before Pearl Harbor. A. R. BRASCH, Advertising Counsel Hitler, a fanatic, persecuted the Jews from the time he came FEBRUARY 9, 1945 VOL. 6—NO. 21 to power in 1933. That naturally stirred up resentment The Week's Scriptural Selections among Jews and many Gentiles in other countries, including This Sabbath, the twenty-seventh day- of She- the United States." Is it conceivable that the author of this statement has vat, the following Scriptural selections will be forgotten the background of the present war, the threats to read in our synagogues: human liberties that emanated from Germany, the dangers Pentateuchal portion—Ex. 21:1-24:18; 30:11- that faced the entire civilized world at the time the British 16. Isles were threatened by the Hun invaders? Prophetical portion—II Kings 12:1-17. To blame the Jews for the war in the present crucial On Tuesday and Wednesday, Rosh Hodesh- period of the world conflict is to be guilty of -a most serious Adar, Num. 28:1-15 will be read during morn- offense against the people that has lost a third of its world population. ing services. Talmudic Tales (Bases upon the ancient legends and philosophy found lig Jewish people dating back the Talmud and folklore of as far as 3,000 years). By DAVID MORANTZ PAY WHAT YOU OWE "Pay what you owe," says the Talmud, "and you will know what you are worth." - "Out of debt, out of danger." "Pay as you go, and keep from small scores." "Lying rides on debt's back." "Say nothing of my debts unless you mean to pay them." "He who bath good health is young, and he is rich who owes nothing." "Sleep without supping, and wake without ow" b. t is the worst kind of poverty." (Copyright by David Morantz) For a handsome 195 page, autographed gift volume con- taining 128 of these tales and 500 Pearls of Wisdom, send 81.50 to David Morantz, care of The Jewish News, or phone PLaza 1048. Children's Corner Dear Boys and Girls: Our next festival—Purim—is more than two weeks off. Purim will be observed on Monday night and Tuesday, Feb. and 27. Since we should have time to _prepare for the festivities—in the schools, at home and through our clubs—I have decided to publish for the. benefit of all my readers a very interesting operetta which was published in the January 1945 issue of The Jewish Teacher, a quarterly magazine for Jewish schools published by the Union of AmeriCan Hebrew Congregation, Cin- cinnati, 0. I recommend very highly a great book, "Americans All: Jews in the Making of Glorious America" by Oscar Leonard. It was published by Behrman House, Inc., 1261 Broadway, New York. There will be a lengthy review of the_ book in. The Jewish News. I recommend this book for young readers and their parents. Don't miss it. A pleasant Sabbath to UNCLE DANIEL. * * * A PURIM MELODY A Tiny Operetta for Tiny Tots to the Tune of "Farmer in the Dell" (From The Jewish Teacher) By MILDRED W. KREI1IER INTRODUCTORY NOTE: There are four children in this piece. They skip out from the side; three join hands, forming a circle around on in the center. This center child stands very straight and still. He is holding something be- hind his back. ALL CHILDREN (Three are circling around center child.) A Purim Melody! A Purim Melody! We are a homontasch, And we have corners three! (One "corner" skips to the side.) ALL CHILDREN (Two are still circling around the center child.) You've only begun! You've only begun! Bite off another side And still there is one! ("Another side" skips to the side.) (The third "side" now faces the audience, standing beside the cen- ter child.) . ALL CHILDREN . (Except the center child.) And now we suggest— You eat up the rest (They point lo the center child.) He is the middle part And he is the best! CENTER CHILD (Repeating the melody.) I am the middle part— And I am the best! (The "middle part" produces a three-cornered paper hat from be- hind his back, places it on his head with a grand flourish, and takes a proud bow.)