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NEWS
`There's No Place Like Home'
The Federation President
Julian Henry Krolik's elevation to the
presidency of the Jewish Welfare Federation
of Detroit adds interest in and strength to
the major, over-all agency in our community.
As the biographer points out in a most
interesting sketch of Mr. Krolik elsewhere
in this issue of The Jewish News, the new
Federation president is a man of courage
and strength of character. He
• possesses a
great sense of justice. He knows the Jew-
ish community better, perhaps, than any
other person.
Scion of a pioneer Detroit family, he
knows the community at large, as well as
Jewry. His life-long affiliation with Jewish
causes makes him stand out in his devotion
to all efforts to improve our people's status,
whether it is in this country, or in Palestine,
or among the hordes of the dispossessed in
Ernest Bevin: "We never undertook to establish a Jewish State,
Europe.
but we did undertake to establish a Jewish. home, and that we must
Mr. Krolik has our sincerest congratula- fulfill."
tions on his selection for the coveted com-
munity post, and our pledge for continued
cooperation in all efforts to keep the stand-
For many years, prior to the tragic war era, one of the
ards of Jewish life on a high and dignified
major problems in Jewish life was the "numerus clausus"
plane.
which restricted attendance of Jews in European universities.
During the last 25 years, the "numerus clausus" has be-
come an issue also in this country.
Within 10 days, we shall be seated at
- Restrictions upon Jewish attendance in American uni-
our Sedorirn to usher in the great Festival versities first was placed upon applicants for admission to
of Freedom.
medical colleges. Later it was extended to dental school.
In our joy over the liberties we possess, Now, some universities are applying the "unwritten law"
it is imperative that we should make the of limiting Jewish attendance on a percentage basis in
Passover real by dedicating ourselves to the other departments.
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task of rescuing those who are not yet out
of bondage.
The Office of Jewish Information of the American Jew-
We refer to the 1,400,000 surviving Jews ish Congress, which is leading the fight against the "numerus
in Europe whose Passover is not yet assured clausus," has just released a set of comparative figures in-
of happiness, whose .future is uncertain, dicating how JewiSh attendance in medical schools has de-
clined. This Chart speaks for itself:
whose status remains precarious.
What are WE doing about it?
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DECLINE_ IN PROPORTION OF JEWISH AND..NON-JF.WISH . Y: ,STATE RESIDENTS
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ENROLLED IN N. Y:
SCHOOLS
We are about to start our great drive
for the $2,000,000 Emergency Allied Jewish
Campaign.
Young nd old are mobilizing their
forces to assist in this unprecedented fund-
raising undertaking.
The organizations division, having adopt-
ed its own treasury gifts quota of $200,000,
also has pledged "to suspend all fund-raising
and campaign activities other than the tradi-
tional and established local holiday appeals
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until the successful completion in May of the
Detroit Allied ,Jewish Campaign."
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NEW YORK
CPLUMBIA
MEDICAL COLLEGE
A good beginning has been made in plans
for the drive.
The situation is serious enough to merit the attention
But the major task is yet to be achieved. of all liberal elements in our population, and it is sincerely
It is imperative that THOUSANDS of to be hoped that the fight will not be ignored.
workers register at once as volunteer solici-
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tors for the drive.
The American Jewish Congress announces a two-pronged
Jews of all ages and all stations in life fight which is approaching a climax with the following
must make up their minds to give not on developments:
the basis of tax deductions, but out of capital
1. Formation of the Committee for the Austin-Mahoney
possessions.
Bill which will outlaw school "quotas" by over a
If we are serious when we prepare to
dozen influential organizations.
recite on the Passover that all who are
2. Introduction of a resolution in the New York City
hungry may come and share the abundance
Council • by Eugene P. Connolly directing the Tax
of our tables, then we must give ABOVE our
Commission to investigate Dr. Wise's charges against
means.
Columbia.
This is an obligation to the 1,400,000
It is encouraging to know that the American Jewish
survivors and to the 150,000 children who Congress has enlisted the support of the following in this
alone remain out of a pre-war European important battle for justice: United Parents Association, Jew-
Jewish child population of 1,500,000.
ish War Veterans, Anti-Defamation League, National Associa-
Our duty is clear. The challenge is great. tion for the Advancement of Colored People, Urban League,
We WILL rise to the emergency!
National Lawyers League and Synagogue Council of
America.
This battle is not limited to New York, although it has
begun in that city. We all shall be drawn into the demand
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VOL. 9—No. 3
APRIL 5, 1946
This -Week's Scriptural Selections
This Sabbath, the fifth day of Nisan, 5706,
the following Scriptural selections will be read
in our synagogues:
Pentateuchal portion — Lev. 12:1-13:59.
Prophetical portion—II Kings 4:42-5:19.
Candle - lighting time this Friday is at 6:44 p.
McGill Educates the Dou b ters
Friday, April 5, 1946
Facts You Should Know
Answers to Readers'
Questions About Jews
What was Aaron's Rod?
While the Israelites were in the wilderness, 13
rods were prepared-12 for the Tribes, and the
thirteenth, bearing the name of Aaron, for that
of Levi—and placed before the Ark. Aaron's Rod
budded miraculously,. and from this token • was
deduced the call of the Tribe of Levi to. the
hereditary priesthood.
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What is the Book of Jasher?
A collection of old Hebrew epics mentioned
twice in the Old Testament. It is also called "The
Book of the Upright."
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How many musical instruments are men-
tioned in the Bible?
Sixteen. They are: the harp, lyre, psaltery,
nebel asor, dulcimer, sackbut, trumpet, pipe..horn,
organ, pan-pipes, symphonia, cymbals, timbrel,
sistrurn, and triangle,
Talmudic Tales
By DAVID MORANTZ
(Based upon the ancient legends and philosophy found is
the Talmud and folklore of the Jewish people dating back
as far as 3,000 years)
FRIENDS
"Most things are best when new," says the
Talmud, "but old friends are best."
"A friend who, as often as he meets thee tells
thee of thy failings in the presence of but four
eyes is better than one who, as often as he meets
thee, presents thee with a gold piece."
"Unfriended indeed is he who has no friend
bold enough to point out his faults."
"A friend that you buy with presents will be
bought from you."
"Of the friends you have, cling to those that
censure you, and avoid them that praise you."
"He who asks more of a friend than he -can
bestow, deserves 'to be refused."
FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
Dear Boys and Girls:
In another 10 days we will be seated at Seder
tables, recounting the story ,of the Exodus :from
Egypt and discussing the great values of Freedom:.
Our ancestors were among the first to revolt :
against slavery and Passover is the great Festival,
of Freedom commemorating the battle for justice
and for human, rights.
But in our own time, we are compelled again
to think of the hundreds of thousands, of the
millions of people in many portions of the globe,
who have no freedoms, who are oppressed; who •
go hungry and who are naked.
Passover is the proper time for our boys 411!:V
girls to think of those
other boys and girls
overseas who have noth-
ing to eat, nothing to
wear, no shelter.
Take a look at the lit-
tle figure on the right.
It is an actual drawing
of one of the youngsters
in Europe, already
clothed in a little dress
that has been sent to her
by good people in this
country, but who pleads
with you and with me
not to forsake her and all
those who, like her, have
been spared, but who
must be helped if they
are to live.
Yes, it is a matter of
life and death, and we
must remember our
great obligation on Passover.
I hope that not a single person's name in our
community will be Missing from the roll of honor
of those who will contribute to the $2,000,000
Allied Jewish Campaign. Even an additional
quarter given by a child will help the great cause.
Let us remember this as we prepare for Pass-
over.
In the meantime I wish all of you a very pleas-
ant Sabbath.
UNCLE DANIEL.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS •
ABOUT PASSOVER
Here are some questions about Passover, and
the answers:
1. In what month does Passover fall?
2. What is the Passover festival called in
Hebrew?
3. What are the two other names for 'Passover?
4. How long does Passover last?
5. What historical event does Passover com-
memorate?
6. Why do we eat Matzos on Passover?
7. What is "chometz"?
8. What does "Seder" mean?
9. What is the Hagadah?
10. What are the "fier kashes"?
–' THE ANSWERS
1. The Hebrew month of Nisan.
2. Pesach.
3. Zman Cherusenu (Season of Our Freedom)
and Chag HaMatzos (Festival of Unleavened
Bread).
4. Eight days.
5. The redemption of Israel from Egyptian
bondage:
6. As a reminder that the Israelites hurriedly
left Egypt and had to bake their bread in haste
without permitting the dough to ferment (Ex.
XII. 39).
7. Food prepared with leaven.
8. Order—referring to the order in which the
home Passover service is arranged.
9. The book containing the narrative story of
the Exodus.
10. The four questions asked by the youngest
member of the family at the opening of the Seder
Ralph McGill, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, 'in his
series of articles in the Detroit News, provides two im-
portant answers to doubters:
He proves that the problem of the Displaced Persons in
Europe is one which must be solved as a human issue chal-
lenging the conscience of mankind; and that Palestine is the
answer to the needs of the dispossessed Jews.
"It is not too trite a paraphrase to say that if there were
not a Palestine it would be necessary to invent one," is his
emphatic conclusion on the Zionist question.
Are there any doubters left in Jewish life?
If there are, then we shall have to bring to them, face
to face, the children of Europe and • to display for them
their tattooed arms as proof of the horror that has been
visited on an entire people. If we do not wipe out this
horror, we become partners in crime.
service.