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THE JEWISH NEWS
As the Editor - - -
Views the News
A Page Right From Hitler's Book
Arabs and Jewish Culture
A recent despatch from Jerusalem stated
that the Arab Higher Committee had an-
nounced an expansion of its ban on all Jew-
ish goods in Palestine to a "full boycott of
all economic, cultural and social Jewish
activities."
Throughout the 76-year period of Jewish
reconstruction activities, since the inaugura-
tion of the BILU movement in 1880, Jewish
leaders have advocated a policy of friend-
ship with Arabs. Notwithstanding the atti-
tude of a very small group of extremists
in our ranks, Jewish leaders have urged
that the pioneers who settle in Palestine
should learn Arabic as well as Hebrew with
a view to encouraging amicable relations
with their Arab neighbors.
The Hebrew University in Jerusalem
made it a matter of major policy to estab-
lish a department for the study of Arabic
culture, long before the great university had
created scientific departments.
Now Arab politicians declare a boycott of
Jewish cultural activities.
We reiterate the view that this attitude is
promoted by the politicians and the tools of
the small number of Effendi families whose
scheming depends on keeping the masses of
Arabs in ignorance.
Their program, which is beina enforced
through threats, is meeting with b consider-
able trouble. Even insofar as it is necessary
constantly to clarify the Jewish position and
to point out that the type of boycotts ad-
vocated by the Arab Higher Committee is
not our way of establishing friendships, the
conditions in Palestine become aggravated.
Firm action by the British authorities, in-
stead of appeasement, and a more effective
educational program may inspire the Arab
masses to repudiate the politicians and their .
destructive program.
Heroes of the Press
There is hope for the establishment of a
much better world, as long as fighters for
justice persist in battling for the right. –
We are encouraged especially by the
manner in which the gentlemen of the press
are searchina for the truth and defending it.
To name b but a few of -them:
I: F. Stone of PM—for his heroic trip to
Palestine with a group of so-called "illegal"
immigrants who traveled by aid of the
"underground" European forces and succeed-
ed in breaking down the barriers which were
set up' to prevent them from entering the
Jewish Homeland. Mr. Stone's series of
articles presents facts which will arouse the
conscience of all right-thinking men to a
true evaluation of Jewish needs.
Drew Pearson—for his courageous ap-
pearance in Atlanta, Ga., to defy the Ku
Klux Klan from the steps of the State
Capitol.
•The Mowrers—especially Richard, who,
unfortunately, lies wounded in Jerusalem
as a result of the tragic occurrence at the
King David Hotel. All the Mowrers have
been in the forefront in the battle for a
square deal for Jews in Palestine.
Bill Mauldin—for his inspired cartoons.
Freda Kirchwey—for her excellent arti-
cles on Palestine, in the Nation.
All honor to these great fighters for
justice.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAURICE , ARONSSON
PHILIP SLOMOVITZ
FRED M. BUTZEL
ISIDORE SOBELOFF
JUDGE THEO. LEVIN
ABRAHAM SRERE
MAURICE H. SCHWARTZ
HENRY WINEMAN
PHILIP
VOL. 9—No. 21
SLOMOVITZ, Editor
AUGUST 9, 1946
This Week's Scriptural Selections
This Sabbath—Sabbath Nahamu. the Sabbath
Consolation—the
thirteenth day of Ab, 5706,
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the following Scriptural selections will be read in
our synagogues:
Pentateuchal portion—Deut. 3:23-7:11.
Prophetical portion—Is. 40:1-26.
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Facts You Should Know
Answers to Readers
Questions • •
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What does the word Tosefta signify?
This term, meaning literally additions, is used
primarily to describe a rabbinic work apparently
completed in the third century, but containing
'traditions much older and put into writing much
later. The work contains material supplementing
the Mishna, or authoritative code of Jewish law.
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Who were the Karaites?
A Jewish sect flourishing in the Near East from
the 9th to the 12th centuries. The name means
literally the "Readers of Scriptures," and they
were so called because of their exclusive adherence
to the Old Testament as a source of religious
authority on Judaism, and the repudiation of the
Talmud as a spurious invention of the rabbis.
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)
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—Stan MacGovern in N. Y. Post, Jui'y 31, 1946
Who Pays the Piper?
British authorities, shedding crocodile tears over their
"plight" in Palestine, complain that they have spent mil-
lions in defense of Palestine.
If England has spent $70,000,000 in Palestine it was an
expenditure to create there "a homeland for the homeless
British army."
What are the facts, however, with regard to expendi-
tures in that country for legitimate administrative needs?
Here is an accurate statement of the situation, revealed
in government statistics:
Income tax assessments in Palestine for the year ending
March 3, 1945, show that Jewish taxpayers paid 62 per cent;
Arabs, 14 per cent, and foreign companies and others, the
remaining 24 per cent.
The statistics show that of the total of 44,114 taxpayers,
representing an increase of 17,700 over the previous year,
23,775, or nearly two-thirds of the total, were Jews, this
figure including 1,010 companies operated by Jews. There
were 8,460 Arabs, including 70 companies, and 2,675 other
individuals and companies, the foreign companies number-
ing 95.
On the basis of thes' e facts, it is important that the
world should be informed that while the Jews "pay the
Piper," they can not call the tune.
In view of these figures, Winston Churchill's reference
to the "monument of incapacity" of the British government
in Palestine are not idle words. Nor should we be down-
hearted over his warning that if the United States does
not bear a share in solving the Palestine problem, "we (the
British) should lay theb urden at the feet" of the United
Nations. There are many who are convinced that Great
Britain has made such a fiasco of her mandatory obligations
in Palestine that she should long ago have given up the
Mandate.
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Palestine Issue Takes Shape
A week marked by sad and despairing events has passed,
and we now have reason to feel a bit more hopeful that
justice after all, will be achieved in Palestine.
Pressure by British_ authorities to compel acceptance
by our government of the proposed Palestine "cantonization"
or "federalization" plan brought forth such a storm of pro-
tests that President Truman, in spite of his temporary ir-
ritation, has delayed givina his approval to a plan that
actually would have created b a ghetto in the Land of Israel.
General Barker's anti-Semitic utterance, the arrest of
the entire Jewish community of Tel Aviv and the numer-
ous other .provocative.and belligerent acts by the British in
Palestine demand continued vigilance to force an end to
tyranny, in Zion.
One point is clear: silence will not solve anything. Great
Britain thrived on the quiet attitudes of people which left
her machinations in the dark. Now, as a result of her own
efforts to enforce a police state in Palestine and to keep
Jews and Arabs in bondage, the world is aroused. Palestin-
ian news takes second place only to the atomic bomb and
peace problems; needs of the Jewish survivors in Europe
have become a world problem.
There must be a speedy solution to the tragic events
which have resulted in Jews being confined in displaced
persons camps more than a year after the end of the war.
The crisis is a challenge to the entire world, and we
cannot believe there will be another betrayal of the rights
of the homeless who must be given a status of security
and independence.
This is a war for Survival, and the battle must go on
courageously, without despair, in defense of the ideals of
liberty and equality undertaken by Jews and by our many
Christian friends.
There must be no let-down in this battle—until the war
for freedom is completely won.
VICE CONSUMES WHAT LIE EARNS
Just before the great flood when all beasts came
into the ark, the Lie came to Noah and begged
to be admitted.
"Only pairs may enter," said Noah, and he
denied him admittance.
Going in search of a mate, the Lie finally met
Vice and invited it to come as her companion.
"I will come," replied Vice, "only if you promiAe
to give me all your earnings."
The Lie agreed to this and they came to Noah
and were admitted.
After the flood, when they left the ark, the Lie
regretted the agreement she had made. but Vice
would not release her and from this comes the
saying, "What Lie earns Vice consumes."
FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
Dear Boys and Girls:
We have just observed Tisha b'Ab.
It is the saddest day on our calendar.
The First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.
were destroyed on that day.
Many tragedies in Jewish life took place on
Tisha b'Ab.
And in our own time, the month of Ab is a very
sad period for Jews everywhere.
The latest happenings in Palestine, including an
attempt to reduce the Jews to a status of degrada-
tion, are events occurring during the Hebrew
month of Ab.
But Jews must not despair.
This Sabbath is known as Sabbath Nahamu-
the Sabbath of Consolation.
This name is derived from the first words of
the Prophetic reading—Nahamu—Comfort Ye.
We are comforted in the hope that better days
are ahead for us, and that we must have faith
that we shall survive all the miseries imposed
upon us.
The fact that immediately after the anniversary
of the Temple's destruction we are able to recite
words of comfort is the best indication that Jews
cannot be destroyed, that we shall survive by our
faith.
This is the spirit we must retain at all times.
Comfort ye!
Let us hope that all Jews will derive strength
from this lesson in our history.
A pleasant Sabbath to all.
UNCLE DANIEL.
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The Magic of the Sabbath
How Jews Celebrated the Day of Rest
in the Ghetto
By MENI3ELE MOKER SEFORIM
The rag-picker is no longer a dog; today he
has a new soul. It is the Sabbath, when Shmulik
is a prince. He recites the Kiddush and sits down
at the table. His wife is on his right, and the
children are around them. They dip their spoons
into the dish, to take a little soup, a piece of
meat, a fragment of fish, of barley, or of the other
good things they go without all week long. The
children carry these dainties to their lips with
their five fingers, so that nothing should get lost.
They eat carefully, as attentive to their food as
the squirrel on the top of a tree, when he crunches
a nut between his teeth, and all his mind and
body are concentrated on the act.
Bst Sermons Delivered in 1946
Sermons by three prominent Jewish ..spiritual
leaders are included in "Best Sermons: 1946 Edi-
tion," edited by Dr. G. Paul Butler and published
by Harper & Bros. They are:
Rev. Dr. Israel Bettan, Rabbi and Professor of
Homiletics, Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati,
whose subject is "Worshipping the Net."
Rev. Dr. Louis Finkelstein, Rabbi, President
Jewish Theological Seminary, New York, on the
subject: "Human Fellowship."
Rev. Dr. Samuel M. Goldenson, Rabbi, Congre-
gation Emanu-El, New YOrk, on the subject: "Wild
Grapes."
The 1946 anthology of sermons is the second
edition of a great work which has won acclaim
from layMen and clergy alike. The first edition
appeared in 1944 and at once gained popular
approval.
Dr. Butler was assisted in his selection of the
sermons by outstanding clergymen and rabbis.
He had the advice, in selecting the Jewish ser-
mons, of the following Conservative, Orthodox
and Reform Jewish leaders: Drs: Israel Goldstein,
David deSola Pool and Israel Bettan.
Most representative in character, being a Cross-
section of the best preaching of our time, "Best
Sermons" includes among its participants 1.8 de-
nominations, 17 states and five nations. It is a
magnificent work worthy of the name "best."