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• friday. November 22. •1946
THE JEWISH NEWS
•As the Editor
Views the News - -
MAXINE R., LEVIN
Their Platform
Reviews the Mkhigan
Artists Exhibition
- Maggots of Hate
Be sure to see The 3fichigan Artists ambition
at the Detroit Institute of Arts before it closes
Ralph McGill, editor of the Atlanta Con+
stitution, in a recent column commenting on
the death of Nazis who were responsible for
the mass murders in Europe, spoke of "Mag-
gots of hate" which long ago began to con-
sume the minds of the murderers, and
warned against the spread of the hatreds
which were introduced to the world from
Germany. He made this comment on the
. Nazis' determination to inject their poisonous
ideology into the rest of the world:
Dec. 15. Thii reviewer believes it is one of the
best shows byhirichigan artists brought together
and we seem to have graduated from the amateur
class. Of special interest is that
Detroit Jewish artists are well
represented and are among the
prize winners.
The watercolor section should
not be missed as the entries this
year include a large number of
pieces of good work. This in-
creasingly popular medium
should be of - special interest to
those who want to start collect-
ing pictures for their home.
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Harold Cohn's figure study, Mrs. Levis
called "Lady in Black," won the Ruth McClintock
Memorial Prize. Harold Cohn has a remarkable
ability to capture a mood and to put his ideas
freely on canvass in rich and subtle color.
Another worthwhile canvas, handled with bold-
ness and solidly painted is Cyril Aronson's oil,
"Mountains of Mourning." Miss Aronson is in-
structor of Art at Highland Park High School and
teaches painting at the Detroit Institute of Fine
"They knew that in other countries the
'maggots of their idea and philosophy were
at work. They knew it in the early 1930s,
when they heard Americans and other
peoples saying: 'You know, that fellow Hitler
has got something. A little crude, maybe.
And, of course, he is an impossible person, a
clown. But still, he has got something . .
And they licked their lips and their eyes
shone as the maggots of hate and prejudice
moved in their brains . . . They had no idea
the maggots had eaten so deeply. But they
had. Very deeply. Fear came. The craven
were for opening the gates. But opened in-
stead were the furnace gates of war. Misery
came to all the world."
Arts.
The Detroit Art world will hear a great deal
are not idle words of a panic-
stricken man. They were written by a keen
observer who studied conditions abroad and
These
did not depend upon the reports of others to
formulate an opinion relative to the dangers
that continue to threaten the civilized world
from Nazi sources. Furthermore, Mr. McGill
is in position to see the continuation of
threats to decency and to liberty from Nazi
idea, within our Own gates, because the
ma ;_gots of hate are thriving on religious
and racial bigotry.
Mr. McGill's observations are both warn-
ings and challenges to the conscience of
America not to permit the maggots of hate
to gnaw at our bodies and to place us in the
same ugly position as the Nazis. We have
fought a war for decency and we are ill
danger of losing it in an era which we call
peace. It is imperative that we win the peace
—and we can win it only if we succeed in
destroying the maggots of hate on all fronts
—at home as well as abroad.
A New Arab Party
One of the most interesting news stories
of the"week reveals that the Arab press in
Palestine and Egypt has published a lengthy
Reuter report to the effect that a Socialist
Arab party shortly will be organized in
Palestine, the founders of the party having
in view the creation of an opposition move-
ment to - the present Arab leaders.
The charge, revealed by Reuter's, is that
the creators of the new party feel that the
parties now in existence do not represent the
real interests of the Arabs in Palestine. The
200 members of the new party are reported
to include physicians and lawyers who are
planning to cooperate with similar recently
formed parties in Syria and Iraq who are
fighting propertied classes Which are sub-
jugating the interests of the working classes
and 'ire supporting imperialism.
In the event that this should materialize
into fact, it is reasonable to expect that we
may witness a revolt of the Arab masses
against those who are exploiting the fellahin
(peasants) whom they also use as pawns in
their fiLtht against Jewish rights in Palestine.
This is an interesting development that
will be watched with keen interest not only
by Arabs and Jews but also by the British
who may find that a new spirit of justice
may be awakened to frustrate the imperial-
istic designs of a government that has failed
to assist in the industrial development of
Palestine and has resorted to a "divide and
rule - policy to harm both Jews and Arabs:
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NOVEMBER 22, 1946
Sabbath Scriptural Selections
This Sabbath, the twenty-eighth day of
Heshvan. 5707, the following Scriptural selections
will be read in our synagogues:
Pentateuchal portion—Gen. 25:19-28:9.
Prophetical portion—Mal. 1:1-2:7.
On Sunday, Rosh Hodesh Kislev, Num. 28:1-15
will be read during morning services.
They Who Always Preach Hate
Removal of 0. John Rogge as assistant U. S. attorney-
general by Attorney General Tom Clark drew some pointed
comment from the Detroit News. Writing editorially under
the heading "They Always PreaCh Hate," the News stated:
The more we learn of what Rogge found out, the more are
we puzzled by his dismissaL This material, such as the now-
disclosed dealings of Fr. Coughlin with the Nazis just before
the war's outbreak, badly needed revealing.
No conceivable security purpose was served by Clark's
curious effort to bury it. And, on the contrary, as Rogge points
out, disclosure may warn the people against the peril of
America and American institutions in such "native fascist"
organizations as the Ku Klux Klan.
We heartily disapprove of the loose use of the word
"fascist," as of "Communist," to describe anything or anybody
not liked. Yet there definitely was and still is such a thing as
international fascism and a fascist "line," aped in America by
those really deserving description as native fascists.
These are timely warnings. Fr. Coughlin thus far has
refused - to reply to Mr. Rogge's charges which are based on
evidence he had gathered during the years in which he con-
duCted investigations of Nazi-Fascist .activities in this coun-
try. Mr. Rogge is rendering a great service to American
democracy with his exposes and the Detroit News is ex-
tremely helpful with its firm stand.
North End Clinic's Anniversary
North End Clinic's 20th anniversary, to be observed on
Dec. 4, marks an important landmark in Jewish contributions
to community services.
For two decades, the Clinic has provided medical and
diagnostic treatments for many thousands of patients who
were unable to pay for such services. Non-Jews as well
as Jews have benefited from this important agency's medical
.liowing strictly the line of non-discrimination,
_
the Clinic, although operating under auspices of the Jewish
Welfare Federation, with funds secured through the Com-
munity Chest, often served a far greater proportion of non-
Jews, Jewish patients representing a minority of those bene-
fiting from its program. In this sense, the Clinic has been a
powerful factor in creating good will among all faiths in the
community.
North End Clinic's research activities, the encourage-
ment it has given to Jewish doctors on its staff who had
no other outlet for professional advancement, the guidance
and medical aid it offers to those seeking restoration to
health and to normal community living—these are services
which rate among the most wholesome community contri-
butions by our social service agencies.
Observances by the Clinic of its 20th anniversary is
enhanced by the fact that soon we shall have a Jewish Hos-
pital in Detroit. The Clinic is the forerunner to such a great
health institution and its experiences undoubtedly will serve
as important assets in setting up strong staffs for the hospital
when it finally becomes a reality.
Cruelty of British Policies
from this talented young lady.
Anna Werbe, grand lady of Detroit art, who
has helped so many people to exhibit, is well
represented in the Michigan show and gives her
many proteges a lot of competition. Miss Werbe's
watercolor "Rehearsal, Fourth of July," is a study
of musicians rehersing at night and is well handled
composition, with the figures in the shell drawn
with skill and motion and a fine little walking
figure in the foreground.
Henry Bernstein, now teaching at the Jewish
Center Art School, enters two drawings, a beauti-
fully modeled and finished pencil portrait of a
girl and a strong character study of a young man.
Mr. Bernstein still remains one of my favorite
young painters.
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Ben Yomen, one of our Center Art School grad-
uates and a very able cartoonist, shows a black
and white, "Sleeping Boy," which has the funda-
mentals of good draughtmanship and sensitive
understanding.
Jeanne Levin entered an oil portrait "The Black
Dress." Mrs. Levin employs a realistic technique
and shows an earnest attitude toward her work.
Harry Glassgold's "Rockport Rainstorm" is a fine
example of this artist's sound work.
Generally speaking the prize winners were well
chosen by the jury and provide good variety.
Among the painters who deserve your attention
is Carlos Lopez, who is teaching at the Uni-
versity of Michigan. He is exhibiting a magnificent
watercolor, besides an oil painting awarded the
Founders Society Prize. Guen Lux portrait is sen-
sitively painted with a sculptor's knowledge of
form. Wallace Mitchell's two prize winning ab-
stractions are in beautiful taste and are outstand-
ing pieces of decoration. Frederick Mitchell's
"Fisherman" is an important canvas. Sarkis Sar-
kisian's rich and luminous color is well shown in
his two entries. -
And don't forget to look up at the center of the
gallery at Walter Midener's "Suspended Sculpture"
hanging from the ceiling, by far one of the most
interesting pieces of sculpture to be exhibited at
a Michigan show.
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Look for the notice of the auction of paint-
' tugs and etching of Marco Zim, soon to be held
at the Jewish Center. Mr. Zim has a national
reputation and the auction should provide a
lively evening.
`In Time and Eternity'
Post Biblical Anthology
Offers Excellent Choice
Of Authors, Contents
IN TIME AND ETERNITY : A Jewish Reader.
Edited by Nahum M. Glatzer. Published by Schocken
Books. Inc., 342 Madison Ave.. New York, 17.
No better title could possibly have been select-
ed for this splendid anthology of post-Biblical
Jewish literature. Dealing with theological and
mystical subjects, historical and Talmudic selec-
tions, Palestine, martyrdom, Israel's Destiny, eta.,
the contents chosen- and the authors whose works
are included combine to make this one of the
most fascinating books of its kind ever compiled.
This is saying a great deal, so many anthologies
have been published in the past few years that
one would almost consider the field fully cov-
ered. But the editor of the present volumes' has
shown a remarkable ability for selection, with
the result that he has added another gem to
Jewish literary works.
The publishers' analysis is interesting: "Men
The British government is not satisfied with blocking
entrance of Jews into Palestine. It has asked Czechoslovakia,
France, Romania and numerous other countries to join in
preventing the flight of Jews from the humiliating position
in which they now find themselves. Last week it was reported
to the New York Times from Rome that "Britain has asked who debated in the presence of a Pope against
men who- wore the broad green silk
the Italian government to exercise increased vigilance over apostates;
ribbon of the followers of the false Messiah,
Jewish refugee camps, especially in southern Italy, to aid in Sabbatai Zvi; who gave wise advice on books;
preventing the flights of Jews toward Palestine."
who endured executions at the hands of the
Thus—the great British empire, operating under a labor Romans or persecutions by the Crusaders; who
down the guiding principles for physicians;
government, has made it part of her international program to set
who turned with fervor to their God—men such
freeze the status of Jews in displaced persons camps, to as these, who lived botfi in time and in eternity,
prevent their flight to homes 'where they find security and are the authors of these documents."
This true explanation of the book can be at-
peace, to interfere with the rights of the most tragic suf-
'to by mentioning just a few of the authors
ferers from Nazism to seek a better life in a land where they tested
quoted: Maimondes i Philo, Karo, Levi Isaac of
mahi .be masters of their own destiny.
Berditshev, Nahman of Bratzlav, Judah ha-Levi,
To say that such policy is cruel is to be mild in evaluat- Nahmanides, Josephus, .Abrabanel, and many
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ing the position taken by mighty England; and it is no others.
The editor'xs a distinguished scholar. The
longer misrepresentation to assert that an attempt to prevent translator
is OW Marx. The PUblishers are the
the flight of the oppressed from lands of-persecution is tanta- famout ' creators of *boolcs - in Europe who have
I.. now entered the field in this- country. -
mount to Nazism.
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