Page Four 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. THE JEWISH NEWS 2114 Penobscot Bldg., Detroit 26, Mich. Member of Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Independent Jewish Press Service, Seven Arts Feature Syndicate. Religious News Service, Palcor News Agency, King Fea- tures Syndicate, Central Press Service, International Soundphotos. 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 $3 a year; foreign *4 a year. Club subscription of one issue a month, Published every fourth Friday of the month, to all subscribers to Allied Jewish Campaign of the Jewish Welfare Federation of Detroit at 40 cents a club sub- scription per year. Entered as second-class matter August 6, 1942 at the Post Office at Detroit. Michigan, under the' Act of March 3. 1879. 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, of the following Scriptural selections will be read in our synagogues: Pentateuchal portion—Deut. 3:23-7:11. Prophetical portion—Is. 40:1-26. , BRITISH ORDER FORBIDDING FRATERN 1Z ING WITI1 PALESTINE SEWS 71i . CS 13 . • 101 (7 J., 00, "en t .4 • Q a."• " • +0 punish the race by Sirring at -}heir pocl2ets and showing our contempt for the m ."..... 14. . Friday, August 9, 1946 Facts You Should Know Answers to Readers Questions • • • 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. * * * 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) 4 - 4 —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. . 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. * * * 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."