THE JEWISH NEWS
Friday, September 20, 1946
Sound the Trumpet
'A History of Jewish Art'
Prof. Landsberger's Volume
Shows Restrictions a Myth
UNION OF American Hebrew
Congregations has rendered an-
other great contribution to Jewish
literature by publishing "A His-
tory of Jewish Art" by Dr. Franz
Landsberger, Hebrew Union Col-
lege professor.
The volume is impressive and
informative and its illustrations
increase its interest.
In the editor's introduction to
the book, Dr. Emanuel Gamoran,
director of the publications de-
partment of UAHC, explains that
the coming of Prof. Landsberger,
eminent exile from Germany, to
Hebrew Union College, afforded
an opportunity to have a great
authority describe the history
and the development of Jewish
art.
• • •
DR. LANDSBERGER disproves
as a myth the 'belief that as a re-
sult of the restrictions believed to
have been inherent in the Second
Commandment Jews refrained
from contributing to art.
The numerous examples quoted
in this history substantiate the
author's contentions. Decorations
in synagogues, various art objects
collected for generations, the
manner in which religious and
home articles have been deco-
rated by craftsmen—all serve to
prove that there is a greater apti-
tude for art among Jews than
people realize.
• • •
TECHNIQUES OF art by Jews
are adequately reviewed in this
history. Conceding that the Sec-
ond Commandment had a crip-
pling effect on Jewish artists, the
author points out that Jewish
characteristics nevertheless exist
in the works of many Jewish
artists.
The synagogue and the home
have had a strong influence upon
the artists. The art objects re-
produced in the book's illustra-
tions are certain to be the envy
of even the most scrupulous col-
lectors.
Tefillin boxes, mezzuzot, alms
boxes, Torah cases and pointers
—these are among the articles
which have been so delicately
carved by Jewish artists as to
make them stand out for their
artistry.
• • •
PROF. LANDSBERGER'S
chapters on "The Jewish Year"
and "From the Cradle to the
Grave" are among the fascinat-
ing portions of the book which
throw new light on the subject
of Jewish art.
The photos of the Chair of
Elijah, the Circumcision Knife,
the Silver Bridal Belt, a Bridal
Ring and other items emphasize
the-beauty of Jewish creations.
The section on "The Develop-
ment of Jewish Art" is an excel-
lent historical resume. It takes
us back to the beginnings of
Jewish art in Biblical days,
covers the periods of Judges and
Kings, the Second Temple, the
Middle Ages, the eras of the
modern and emancipation periods.
Works of modern artists in-
clude the outstanding Jewish
names of our own time. Archi-
tectural works, paintings of
Jewish Wanderers, holiday ob-
servances and life among Jews
in cities and villages are amply
covered in the book.
The bibliography is another
excellent addition to this very
valuable work.
`Light Pink Dean'
Jews Feel Insecure
In Europe, Canadian
Congress Leader Says
By The Editor of Independent
Jewish Press Service
Moscow had its Red Dean of
MONTREAL, (JTA)—Jews in
Canterbury, the British Labor
many European countries have a
Government has its light pink act-
strong sense of insecurity. Saul
ing Chief Rabbi of Britain. Con-
Hayes, national, executive direc-
trary to the tradition that the
Chief Rabbi should stay above tor of the Canadian Jewish Con-
partisan politics, Harris M. T.07_ gress said on his return from
arus. when appointed provisional Paris where he represented the
Chief Rabbi after the death of Congress on matters relating to
the late sainted Chief Rabbi Hertz, the Peace Conferenc.
announced to the press that he had
Hayes quoted the statements
been a socialist for the past 25 of Jewish leaders from Romania
years. thus honoring British Jew- and Hungary, who felt that peace
ry with its counterpart of the Red treaty clauses assuring just treat-
Dean. His "socialism". Bevin var- ment for Jews would be of little
iety, may explain his silence re- value without effective interna-
garding to the ruthless deporta- tional guarantees.
tion of Jewish refugees from Pal-
estine's shores. and his acceptance
of the invitation to the London
GREETINGS FROM
conference which t h e Jewish
Agency has found it impracticable
Mr. and Mrs. A. Nussbaum
to accept.
Besides his "socialism". which
sanctioner his implied support of
NEW YORK LINOLEUM
the imperialist socialists of Britain
AND CARPET CO.
as against the Old Testament so-
cialist toilers of Palestine. the act-
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ing Chief Rabbi is reported to
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have yet another reason for ac-
cepting the invitation. The reason
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is anti-Zionist Sir Robert Waley
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Cohen. If for no other reason than
in deference to the memory of the
late Chief Rabbi Hertz, who served
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his flock loyally and well, British
Jewry should remove the "Social-
ist Dayan'' and elect a Chief Rab-
bi whose utterances are more con-
sistent with that high post.
(Copyright, 1946. by Independ-
ent Jewish Press Service. Inc.)
By NOAH E. ARONSTAM, M. D.
Sound the blast of alarm:
Teruah-Shebarim,
Teruah-Shebarim!
Gather ye, tens of thousands,
Scattered like fallen leaves,
Sorrow-laden and disconsolate.
Sound the trumpet, ye distant
shores,
Ye far-off isles:
Teruah-S1- ebarirn
Teruah-Shebarim!
Hear ye not in these notes
The blissful tidings
From the land that beckons ye?
Hear ye not the notes of surcease,
And the Promise of Peace,
And the Pledge of Redemption?
Sound the horn, sound the horn!
Awake and rise
And hearken to the nascent
whispers
Of our destiny through the ages!
Then—blow the triumphal final
blast,
And proclaim to the world:
"Israel will stand together
Forever and evermore!"
Oh, may the dawning year
See the consummation
Of all our fervent hopes and as-
pirations!
Amen.
36 Pct. of 586 Hotes
Found Discriminatory
BOSTON, (JTAi—A report of
a specially appointed sub-com-
mittee on discriminatory prac-
tices of hotels and summer re-
sorts in New England indicates
that of the 586 establishments in-
vestigated, 36 percent openly
maintain and advertise discrimin-
atory policies.
The nine-page report made pub-
lic here by the New England
Regional offices of the Anti-
Defamation League of Bnai Brith,
estimates that these places dis-
tribute a minimum of 500.000
advertising brochures throughout
the country.
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Scene in One of 17 Paris Canteens
Operated by JDC-With U. S. Funds
PARIS—Jewish survivors from all
the 17 canteens operated in Paris
mittee. The JDC serves thousands
daily at these centers. Funds for
by contributions in the U. S. to the
American Hebrew
Yearbook Available
The eighth volume of the an-
nual, "American Hebrew Year- ;
book", published by the Hi.stad-
ruth Ivrith, and edited by the
known Hebrew essayist and writer.
Menachem Ribalow, will appear
shortly. A special section of the
Yearbook will be devoted to the
Yiddish and Hebrew Press of
America, on the occasion of its
75th anniversary celebration.
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