Page Four
As the Editor
Views the News - - -
Budapest's Tragedy
Jewish Telegraphic Agency correspond-
ents throughout Europe report that the re-
maining Jews of Europe are living under
horrible conditions. The word "liberated"
remains an enigma for them, and their fu-
ture position is uncertain.
A typical example of the plight of the
European Jewish population is recorded in
a report from Budapest received this week
through the Jewish Press Service. This re-
port reveals that 60,000 of Budapest's pre-
sent Jewish population of 150,000 are fed in
communal Jewish kitchens. While the
number of Jews is increasing through the
influx of repatriated Jews from German
concentration camps, the supply of food is
beginning to run short.
The Budapest report also states that re--
turning Jews fear to settle in villages and
small communities, although opportunities
for earning a living are greater and expen-
ses smaller, because of the violent expres-
sion of anti-Semitism in places where the
Jewish numbers are smallest.
The extent of the existing Jewish tra-
gedy is apparent. There is little or no re-
lief for the great masses of suffering Jews.
Most of them look to the American Jewish
Joint Distribution Committee for susten-
ance, and to the Jewish community of Amer-
ica for assistance through political quarters
in securing speedy revision of regulations
which retain them in a state of subservi-
ence.
Great responsibilities have been placed
upon the Jews of America, the only surviv-
ing strong Jewish community in the world,
as the redeemer of the oppressed and the
rescuer of the sufferers from the European
holocaust. We dare not fail in our duties:
The 'Liberated' Jews
The status of the "liberated" Jews of
Europe is daily becoming more uncertain.
Living under difficult conditions, many
of them still are in the concentration camps,
their relief needs are aggravated by the po-
litical conditions which dominate Europe
today.
Typical of existing conditions is the sit-
uation in Berlin, whose Russian-appointed
mayor, Dr. Albert Werner, takes the atti-
tude that his government has no responsi-
bility for the damage done by the Nazis to
the 'Jews. Should this attitude prevail, then
the "liberators" will simply be playing the
Nazi game instead of being helpful in re-
lieving the suffering of Hitler's first victims
—the Jews.
Perhaps pressure from our friends
among the United Nations will serve to pre-
vent aggravation of the existing tragedy.
Peaceful Zionism
THE JEWISH NEWS
Presenting His Credentials
WORLD PEACE
SSE NI
---------
$100
001'1 CET
70
EK PEC1 ea 002
10 YO
e 6111P
1 lier105,
?
,
Friday, July 27, 1945
Facts You Should Know
Answers to Readers'
Questions About Jews
What is meant by Ladino?—L. Z.
Ladino is the name that has been given for the
Judeo-Spanish dialect, corresponding with the
term Yiddish for the Judeo-German dialect.
Ladino was current among Jews who were ex-
pelled from Spain in 1492 and settled in coun-
tries bordering on the Mediterranean. It is de-
rived from the word latinus which was used by
Jews residing in countries where Romance lan-
guages were spoken. A Ladino newspaper, La
Vara, is published in New York.
WITH
COt A80 R1410)
*
*
*
r? AND ILDOCE
1. What is the significance • of windows
Sk)PPP€TZION o'F
in synagogues? 2. Why do synagogues gen-
erally have 12 windows?. —M. U.
DEVIO(RAO ktkVAtk
Rabbi Samuel J. Fox, writing for the Jewish
CI
AIATOTOK
Telegraphic Agency, gives the following answers
"TtYcHt. tta.W.*
to these qUestions:
1. Besides the general advantage in ventila-
tion, there seems to have been a religious mo-
tive behind this custom. The synagogue, in its
true form was supposed to be an institution of
universal outlook. To the religious minded Jew,
his synagogue was not only meant to be a se-
cluded corner but rather a source of inspiration
for every aspect of life. Religion was not, as it
is sometimes today, confined to the portals of
the "shul." The presence of the windows indi-
cated the fact that from the background of the
synagogue the Jew drew his outlook for pre-
sent and future existence. Authoritatively speak-
A
ing, however, the tradition seems to be traced
back to Daniel (VI. 10) as it is written, "His win-
— (411e6'ee
dows being open in his chamber towards Jeru-
atte'Y''
salein, he kneeled upon his knees three times a
day and prayed." According to this, then, the
windows are indicative of the Jew's constant re-
gard for the Holy City from whence he draws
his inspiration and courage.
2. There is a Jewish belief that each of the
A group of men who frequently have been referred to twelve tribes has a window in heaven through
as fascists and whose activities have caused many news- which the prayers of their descendants enter be-
the Almighty. Representative of this belief
papers and individuals, among them prominent political fore
is the oft practiced Jewish tradition of having
leaders, to condemn their attitudes, have started libel suits twelve windows in the synagogue. It is to be
for a total of $140,000 against the Jewish Sentinel of Chicago. remembered that this was merely a custom and
that there were many exceptions.
(
- •
•
Fascists Sue the Chicago Sentinel
The editor and business manager of the Sentinel—J. I.
Fishbein and J. M. Feldman—apparently are not frightened
by the libel suit, if we are to judge by their editorial state-
ment of policy under the heading "We Accept the Challenge
of America's Fascists!"
Furthermore, they were given encouragement by Con-
gressman Adolph J. Sabath of Chicago who inserted their
statement in the Congressional Record and who commented
upon it as follows:
"It is a courageous, strong and patriotic article, and
I want to congratulate the Sentinel, as well as the writ-
er, upon the strong position which they have taken, as I
firmly believe, to preserve our freedom and democratic
form of government, it is absolutely necessary that we
combat the Fascist, Nazi idealogistic activities."
The country at large will watch the results of this case
with great interest, and the Sentinel's publishers have the
encouragement of millions of Americans who disapprove of
attempts to discredit the Jewish people and to divide the
American people on racial and religious lines.
We are confident that law courts will refuse to penalize
the Sentinel or any other newspaper for serious efforts to
protect the sacred principles of our democracy.
G.
L. K. Smith vs. California
Children's Corner
Dear Boys and Girls:
During the summer months, whether you are
at home or at camp, you may want new games
to play.
The best games are the educational games—
which give you relaxation and lead you to learn
a few things. Good games should also cause you
to remember the things you have learned.
In today's column, therefore, I am printing a
few questions and am providing the answers
in parentheses.
You should gather around you a few friends
and ask them the questions. Keep score to de-
termine who has the most nearly correct answers.
You will find it an interesting and an instructive
game. .
I wish you all a very pleasant Sabbath.
UNCLE DANIEL.
4
Peace has been restored in the ranks of
Two meetings were . held last Friday night, July 20, in
the Zionist movement of America!
This is a message that deserves to be Los Angeles.
hailed with the greatest satisfaction.
One, the first of the two to be announced, was composed
Occurring on the eve of the opening of of followers of Gerald L. K. Smith and the California "Ham
the important World Zionist Organization 'an Eggs" movement.
sessions in London, and at a time when the
The other was the opposition rally of Los Angeles cit-
future security of Palestine is threatened, it izens who resent the intrusion of Smith and his followers
is unthinkable that division should be per- in the peaceful atmosphere of California.
mitted in our internal ranks.
The latter meeting was filled to overflowing.
Resumption of leadership of the Zionist
Smith's gathering was sparsely attended. .
movement in this country by Dr. Abba
Hillel Silver assures the beginning of a new
It was California's answer to the rabble-rousers that
era of dynamic efforts for the good of Pal- they won't be received with too much eclat. On the con-
estine, Zionism and all Israel.
trary, it is evident that Mr. Smith and his followers will be
consistently exposed. As California's attorney-general, Rob-
ert Kenny, leader of the opposition to the Smith "Ham 'an
Eggs"ers, stated at the anti-Smith rally, "the healthy citizens
Member of Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Independent
Jewish Press Service, Seven Arts Feature Syndicate,
. . . join forces to demonstrate that the vultures are going to
Religious News Service, Palcor News Agency, Wide World
starve in California."
Photo Service, Acme Newsphoto Service, King Features
Syndicate, Central Press Service.
As Los Angeles begins to replace Detroit as the center
Member American AssociatiOn of English-Jewish News-.
papers and Michigan Press Association.
of Smith activities, it is interesting to recall the address
Published every Friday by The Jewish News Publish-
ing Co., 2114 Penobscot Bldg., Detroit 26, Mich. Telephone
that was delivered on July 4 by Supreme Court Justice
RAndolph 7956 Subscription rate $:3 a year; foreign
Frank Murphy, in Hollywood. Mr. Justice Murphy saw fit
$4 a year. Club subscription of one Issue a month,
published every fourth Friday ir the month, to all
to declare that "there are still among us, calling themselves
subscribers to Allied Jewish Campaign of the Jewish
Welfare Federation of Detroit, at 40 cents a club sub-
Christians, those who follow the Nazi line of anti-Semitism
scription per year.
and fail to see that in attacking the Jews they undermine
Entered as second-class matter Aiigust 6, 1942, at the
Post °ill:T. at Detroit, Michigan, under the Act of
the basic tenets of Christianity."
March 3, 3S79.
This, too, was an admonition to "the healthy elements"
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAURICE ARONSSON
PHILIP
SLOMOVITZ
of
California.
We are confident that the group represented
dr+ FRED M. BUTZEL
ISIDORE SOBELOFF
THEODORE LEVIN
by Attorney General Kenny, Mr. Justice Murphy and their
ABRAHAM SRERE
MAURICE H. SCHWARTZ HENRY WINEMAN
followers will, in the long run, retain the banner of true
PHITAP SLOMOVITZ, Editor
American idealism for the good of our great land, all its
A. R. BRASCH, Advertising Counsel
citizens and all humanity.
VOL. '7—NO. 19
JULY 27, 1945
If bigotry is to be defeated completely and if Nazism is
ihis Week's Scriptural Selections
not to raise its ugly head again anywhere on earth, men and
This Sabbath, the eighteenth day of Ab, 5705, women must be taught not to give heed to appeals to hatred.
the following Scriptural selections will be read Americans of all creeds owe a duty to themselves and to our
in our synagogues:
land to intensify all educational efforts to make people real-
Pentateuchal portion----Deut. 7:12-11:25.
ize that the fight for justice is not over—and that vigilance
Prvhetical portion—I& 49:14-51:3. •
against intolerance remain the price we pay for liberty.
to Judaism? (Ruth).
THE JEWISH NEWS
4,
4.
QUESTIONS AND -ANSWERS
Whose name was changed to Israel? (Jacob).
What was the year called on which all land
was to revert to its original owner? (Jubilee).
To which tribes did Moses give permission to
settle east of the Jordan? (Reuben, Gad and
Manassah).
Who was the first king of Israel? (Saul).
What was the name of the Babylonian King
who successfully besieged Jerusalem? (Nebu-
chadnezzar).
What was contained in the Ark of the cove-
nant? (The Ten Commandments).
Who protested against Ahab's execution of
Naboth and seizure of his vineyard? (Elijah).
In what book of the Bible do we find the
word: "If I forget thee 0 Jesuralem, let my
right hand forget her cunning"? (Psalms).
What book of the Bible describes the conquest
of Canaan by the Israelites? (Joshua).
What Biblical books are ascribed to the au-
thorship of King Solomon? (Song of Songs,
Ecclesiastes, Proverbs).
What. Biblical book is in the form of a love
poem? (Song of Songs).
What instance of human sacrifice is recorded
in the Book of Judges? (Jephthah's daughter).
Who rebuked King David for his sin against
Uriah? (Nathan).
What book tries to show that "all is vanity"
except "to fear God and keep His command-
ments'?' (Ecclesiastes).
Who was king of Persia when Esther was
Queen? (Ahasuerus).
What prophet was persecuted for preaching
that the temple at Jerusalem would be de-
stroyed? (Jeremiah).
What Biblical book deals with the problem
of why the righteous suffer? (Job).
Who was the famous scribe who effected a
great religious revival among the Jews who had
returned from the Babylonian exile? (Ezra).
Who was the great governor who cooperated
with the scribe mentioned in the previous ques-
tion? (Nehemiah).•
Who is the author of the words: "Not by
might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the
Lord of hosts." (Zechariah).
Who interpreted the writing on the wall that
Belshazzar saw at his feast? (Daniel).
What prophet describes the vision of the val-
ley of dry bones that are brought to life again?
(Ezekiel).
What Biblical book has as its heroine a convert