— Page our THE JEWISH NEWS As the Editor Views the News Friday, Augus+ 31, /945 Is This What He Fought For? Facts You Should Know Answers to Readers' Questions About Jews A Challenging Year On the threshold of a new year, we are seriously challenged to produce proof that we are worthy of the liberties we enjoy. American Jewry, the largest and most prosperous Jewish community in the world, will have directed upon it in 5706, more than ever before, the challenging eyes of the survivors from the Nazi terrorism in Europe. Only 1,250,000 have survived the years of tyranny and wholesale murder in Europe. But for these men, women and children, who are broken in body and in spirit, the future is not bright. Will you tell me the reason for the two differing ways of numbering the Ten Command- ments in the Old and New Testaments? —L. W. Prof. C. H. Moehlman of Colgate-Rochester Divinity School, in "The Story of The Ten Com- mandments," states, "There is considerable varia- tion in the order of the Ten Commandments. The Hebrew of Deuteronomy 5 and Exodus 20 has the Ten Commandments in the same order. But the Nash Papyrus, Philo, the New Testa- ment, the Vatican manuscript of the Greek trans- lation of the Old Testament and so forth, offer variations. The seventh commandment may pre- cede the sixth and the sixth may follow the eighth. The Hebrew enumeration of the Ten Commandments differs from that of the Greek Church, the reformed churches, and the Anglican Church on the one hand, and from the Roman Catholic Church and the Lutheran Church on the other." Thus, the two last-named Christian bodies combine as the first commandment what the first-named regard as commandments one and two. The discrepancy in enumeration con- tinues throughout the list. The Roman Catholic and Lutheran Churches divide into two command- mens what the other churches named denomin- ate the tenth commandment. * * On the eve of the New Year, the reports from all portions of Europe are disturbing. New pogroms in Poland have resulted in the murder of innocent Jews, and the Polish government appears to be helpless to deal with the perpetrators of massacres. In France, even the liberals refuse to welcome the returning Jews and there is resentment when the survivors from Nazism ask for the return of their properties which were taken from them by the German gang- sters and their collaborationists. * * The statement made in Washington a few days ago by Gen. Charles de Gaulle to a delegation from the American Anti-Bigotry Committee that steps will be taken to amel- iorate the situation in France is encouraging. But we shall not be completely satisfied until we see complete eradication of the evils, created by Nazism. If the future, which is none-too-bright at this time, is to be made a bit happier for these unfortunates, American Jewry must give to the utmost of its ability to the United Jewish Appeal, the major relief and recon- struction agency which includes the Joint Distribution Committee, United Palestine Appeal and National Refugee Service. If the lot of our kinsmen is to be im- proved, the agencies which provide for their relief and for their colonization in Palestine must be provided with their maximum monetary needs. If the oppressed are to be truly liberated, they must be given the encouragement that is due them through the UJA, which re- ceives its funds from the Allied Jewish Cam- paign of the Jewish Welfare Federation of Detroit—an affiliated agency of the War Chest, whose drive will be conducted here from Oct. 8 to 31. The New Year 5706 challenges us to be worthy of our privileges as American citi- zens and to live up nobly to our responsibil- i_ties to our less fortunate kinsmen. A Test of Patience Prime Minister Clement R. Attlee told the British House of Commons last week that he has had no time as yet to review the Palestine question, but that he would make a statement of policy as soon as possible. This means that we must continue to have patience and to thrive on our faith that the Labor Party in England will live up to pledges made to our people. Our patience is mingled with amazement that it should still be necessary for the Labor Party leaders to "review" the Palestinian issue after they had gone on record consist- ently for years in favor of strict adherence to pledges made to the Jewish people. Indeed, the present situation again tests our patience. THE JEWISH NEWS Member of Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Independent Jewish Press Service, Seven • Arts Feature Syndicate, Religious News Service, Palcor News Agency. Wide World Photo Service, Acme Newsphoto Service, King Features Syndicate. Central Press Service. Member American Association of English-Jewish News- papers and Michigan Press Association. Published every Friday by The Jewish News Publish- ing Co.. 2114 Penobscot Bldg., Detroit 26, Mich. Telephone RAndolph 7956 Subscription rate. S3 a year; foreign $4 a year. Club subscription of one Issue a month. published every fourth Friday ir the month. to all subscribers to Allied Jewish Campaign of the Jewish • Welfare Federation of Detroit, at 40 cents a club sub- scription Der year. Entered as second-class matter August 6. 1942. at the Post Office at Detroit, Michigan, under the Act of March 3. 1879. e BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAURICE ARONSSON PHILIP SLOMOVITZ FRED M. BUTZEL ISIDORE SOBELOFF THEODORE LEVIN ABRAHAM SRERE MAURICE H. SCHWARTZ HENRY WINEMAN PHILIP SLOMOVITZ, Editor A. R. BRASCII, Advertising Counsel VOL. 7—NO. 24 AUGUST 31, 1945 This Sabbath, the twenty-fourth day of EM, 5705, the following Scriptural selections will be read in our synagogues: Pentateuchal portion—Deut. 29:9-31:30. Prophetical portion—Is. 61:10-63:9. Selihot services will be held at midnight Saturday. Do Jews use musical instruments in the synagogue? —B. A. Courtesy Appreciate America, Inc. Make the War Chest a Success The first challenge that comes to Detroit Jewry for the year 5706 is to help make a great success of the forthcoming drive for the War Chest. In the campaign for a total of $8,490,336, 55 Jewish causes are included for a total of $1,130,513. Practically_ every Jewish cause of importance—on the world scene, na- tionally and locally—is included in the drive. The three agencies of the United Jewish Appeal—Joint Distribution Committee, United Palestine Appeal and Na- tional Refugee Service; the local educational; recreational and social service agencies; national educational and health agencies, and a score of other causes and important pro- jects will be provided for with funds to be raised this year through the War Chest. Leaders and workers of the Allied Jewish Campaign, the agency of the Jewish Welfare Federation and the Detroit Service Group, will again be faced with the task of making our people conscious of the great needs to assure the un- interrupted functioning of the agencies which protect lives of unfortunates overseas and which carry on Jewish tradi- tions of learning. The needs of our people are too great to permit any- thing to stand in the way of the success of the major fund- raising drive which provides for the needs of all the liberat- ed peoples of Europe. Unemployment is temporary, and a decline in income must not cause people to forget that there are reserves ac- cumulated by Americans out ,,of which we should give as much as possible to relieve the sufferers from Nazism. Jews especially must be more liberal than ever in their giving. Make the War Chest a success. Give liberally to its funds—and work for it! Springfield in the Limelight In orthodox synagogues there are no instruments. nstruments. Wherever the organ exists in conservative synagogues it is a comparatively recent institution. The reason for the absence of instrumental music lies in the prohibition to play instruments on Sabbaths and Holy Days (as such playing is considered work) and in he desire to preserve mourning for the destruction of the Temple. Talmudic Tales By DAVID MORANTZ (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). CONSIDER THOSE WHO FOLLOW On his travels, Choni, the Maagol, once saw an old man planting a carob tree. "Dost thou know when this tree thou art planting will bear fruit?" he asked. "Seventy years it will be before it bears fruit," the old man replied. "Dost thou expect to live seventy years yet to partake of the fruit of thy labors?" he then inquired. The old man, leaning upon his spade, looked up at him and said: "When I entered this world I did not find it desolate. Just as my ancestors planted for my benefit, so do I plant for those who are to follow me." Says the Talmud further: "The future gains from present pains." Children's Corner Dear Boys and Girls: In just one week, we will gather in our syna- gogues for Rosh Hashanah services, and we will dedicate ourselves and our homes to the solemn observance of the Holy Days. This is a time for introspection, for planning our lives for the benefit of our community, our land, our people. • The wars are over, and we must plan for a good and lasting peace. We must all so regulate our lives that there should be no aggressions, that there should be amity among peoples, that we should have good will among ourselves and our neighbors. Next week, a special section will be devoted to a discussion of the importance of the Holy Days, in our New Year issue. In the meantime I wish you all a very pleas- ant Sabbath and a good beginning for the new school year. UNCLE DANIEL. The Jewish Ledger of Hartford, Conn., reports that anti- Semitic incidents have occurred in Springfield, Mass., the home of the famous Springfield Plan for Inter-Racial Har- mony Through Education. It is reported to be the first instance of anti-Jewish occurrences in Springfield since 1943, and leaders of that community are reported to have asked for police action. The report states that Jews in the vicinity of the Spring- field Kodomoh Synagogue have been molested by gangs of * * * young hoodlums, and that special police have been assigned THE HARP OF FAITH to patrol that area. By Abraham S. Isaacs Such experiences will serve to create discouragement in At midnight, so the rabbis tell, the Springfield Plan, and it is unfortunate that the educa- When David slept profound. A harp suspended on his couch tional program in the schools is not bringing better results. Gave forth a trembling sound. The unfortunate occurrences must not be permittted to Up sprang the royal bard inspired, create despair in programs for the promulgation of good will His finger touched the chord, and better understanding among all faiths. Any educational And with strange gladness in his soul, In psalms he praised the Lord. program must be considered as being a long-range process. At midnight, when the doubts assail, It may not work with all elements, but it may create suf- And anxious fears surround, ficiently strong reactions from those who recognize the evil O Soul of mine, amid all gloom, of bigotry to lead to a great deal of good. Give forth a joyous sound. O bid me seize the harp of faith, The Springfield Plan, which is being copied by com- And sing a holy strain, munities throughout the land, remains an important educa- Until each day my life and thought tional process. But it must not be looked upon as the cure Resounds in glad refrain. * * * for all anti-Semitic outbursts. It is an important part of a wide program for better relationships among all faiths, and A LOVER OF PEACE Aaron was a great lover of peace. If two men the renewal of anti-Semitic hoodlumism should, serve to had a quarrel, Aaron would go to one of them strengthen the program rather than to weaken it. Hoodlumism in Michigan Reports from Northern Michigan that resorts which have a large Jewish clientele have experienced riots caused na- tural uneasiness.. We have been fortunate in Michigan. In spite of this state being the headquarters for anti-Semites, we have not suffered the sad experiences of the eastern communities. State authorities must act to prevent recurrence of riots. Hoodlumism, whether it is inspired by delinquents or by crazed bigots, has no place in our democracy. The schools must educate against it and the state authorities must legis- late to outlaw it. and would say, "My son! Hear what thy neigh- bor says. He rends his garments, crying, 'Woe is me! How can I raise my eyes and look upon my neighbor? I am ashamed because I began the quarrel." Then Aaron would sit with him until he had removed every trace of anger and bitterness from his heart. Aaron would then go to the other and would say to him, "My son! Hear what thy neighbor says. He rends his garments, crying, 'Woe is me! How can I raise my eyes and look upon my neighbor? I am ashamed because I began the quarrel.' " Aaron would sit with him also until the passion of anger passed away. When the two met they would embrace and kiss each ,other, and peace and friendship would again rule their hearts.