Page Four Friday. January JO, 1947 THE JEWISH NEWS As the Editor Views the News Giving Comfort to Nazis Jews Tragic Deaths Three eminent Jews have been called by death, and their passing is mourned by le- gions of friends, co-workers and followers xvho appreciated their great contributions to Jewish life. The death of Jacob Fishman in Basle dur- ing the World Zionist Congress which he at- tended as an American delegate, removed from the journalistic scene one of the ablest editor& and columnists. He was a brilliant writer, an eminent historian and a most de- voted leader not only in Zionism but also in all other movements which called for action in relief and rehabilitation efforts for Jews. Dr. Alexander H. Pekelis, who died in the TWA Constellation crash in Ireland, also was an American delegate to the World Zionist Congress. He was 44, but for a number of years already was recognized as one of the ablest Jewish leaders in the world. In Italy he had directed important activities in behalf of Jewish causes, and in this country he had the distinction of being the first foreign-born person to be named editor of the Columbia University Law Review. Pierre Dreyfus, who also died in the TWA accident, was the son of Capt. Alfred Drey- fus, the man whose unjust conviction in France 50 years ago stirred the entire world and affected the political scene in many coun- tries. M. Dreyfus was very active in the ORT and was returning from a mission in France in behalf of the OSE, Jewish health society. He was active in Alliance Israelite Univer- selle and was vice-chairman of the American Friends of Alliance. Jewry mourns the death of these three men who had rendered great services to our peo- ple and who were destined to remain power- ful factors in humanitarian movements. More 'Guts,' Less Brains A large segment of American Jews appears to be "enchanted" with the activities of a small group of Palestinians who have taken the law in their own hands and have exacted "whipping" for "whipping." To many people, "flogging" for "flogging" had an aura of "ro- mance." But for many more the awaken- ing must have been bitter. The fact that the flogged British major was a friend of our people should have set people to thinking and to realizing that the principle of "an eye for an eye," when put into literal practice, -ran- react very favorably upon those exacting vengence. It is as if a group of vengence seekers had, during the pre-war years, exacted retribu- tion from a man like Orde Wingate. We are against this type of activitity, and we sincerely hope that we shall gain a follow- ing in condemning it. Your Editor believes in a consistent and determined fight for justice, but he is against this type of retribution, he opposes terrorism and he pleads for sanity in relation to the Palestinian or any other issue that is facing our people today. We believe that Bergsonite and Irgun- ist groups are detrimental in their activities to Jewish life generally. We advise our readers to be on guard against groups whose pro- grams merely create internecine strife and cause harm to all Israel by an overabundance of "guts" and "cleverness" but a lack of good common sense. Palestine can not be built through destruc- tive measures, and admiration for the "hero- ism" of a handful of disillusioned youths must not mislead us into politics that will be harmful to the entire Jewish people, in Zion and the Diaspora. THE JEWISH NEWS Member Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Independent Jewish Press Service, Seven Arts Feature Syndicate. Religious News Service, Palcor Agency World News Services. 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., RA. 7956. Subscription. $3 a year; foreign, 54. Club subscription. every fourth Friday of the month. to all subscribers to Allied Jewish Campaign of Jewish Welfare Federation of Detroit. 40 cents pei year. Entered as second-class matter Aug. 6, 1942, at Post Of- fice. Detroit. Mich.. under Act of March 3. 1879. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Maurice Aronsson Philip Slomovitz Fred M. Butzel Isidore Sobelort Judis, Theodore Levin Abraham Srere Maurice H. Schwartz Henry Wineman PHILIP SLOMOVITZ. Editor JANUARY 10, 1947 VOL. 10—NO, 17 Sabbath Scriptural Selections This Sabbath, the nineteenth day of Tebet, 5707, the following Scriptural selections will be read in our synagogues: Pentateuchal portion—Ex 111-6:1. Prophetical portion—Is. 27:6-28:13; 29:2.2-29. Art By MAXINE R. LEVIN I T seems good to start the New Year with a de- parture from War paintings. Harry Daniels paints the prewar Polish scene, which is well to preserve if only from an historical standpoint. One of the important purposes of art is to record people, their customs and their times. This important feature of painting often goes unrecognized, but historically art is one of our most important reporters. Poland, its people, its customes, and small villages are the memories which Harry'Daniels has chosen to paint and pre- serve. Responsibilities of U. S. Zionists American Zionists are charged with serious responsibil- ities as a result of the decisions of the 22nd World Zionist Congress. The establishment of an American section, under the chairmanship of Dr. Abba Hillel Silver, to deal with political matters, is a direct challenge to the Jews of America to strive for the continuation of our Government's friendly attitude toward Zionism and to mobilize all available forces in support of our position in Palestine. While the position of President Truman and of both Houses of Congress has been established firmly, the vacillat- ing British policy calls for continued activities to assure that American influences should not dwindle in the months to come. We have good reason to feel confident that under the dynamic direction of Dr. Silver there will be no slumbering in Washington. There remain, however, the issues created by the neces- sity for dealing with the British government. Even if the London conference is to be conducted without Jewish repre- sentation, in accordance with the decisions of the Congress, negotiations with Great Britain can come to an end only if and when the British are shorn of mandatory powers—and it is hardly to be expected that Great Britain either will withdraw from Palestine or that the United Nations will take the mandate away from the British. It is well, therefore, that we should recognize reality and that we should face the issues in their naked truth. , Whatever the future may hold for Palestine, th_g Zionist Organization of America, as the dominant General Zionist group in the world, possesses not only the balance of power in . Zionism but also the major responsibility for securing favorable solutions in the present crisis. Dr. Silver and his associates should and must be given the support of all parties in efforts to force a solution speedily. All barriers must be removed from the path of Jews who are seeking entrance to Palestine, and there must be an end to police-state restrictions under British rule. Unless elemen- tary rights are assured for Jews in Palestine and the conflict between the British and the Jews is terminated, there is danger of a spread of anti-Semitism in England and the United States, as a direct offshoot of the Palestinian situa- tion. It is in the best interests of all concerned—Jews, the British and the United States—that the solution be effected speedily and firmly. UJA's 1947 General Chairman Henry Morgenthau Jr., who has accepted the post of General Chairman of the United Jewish Appeal, is exception- ally well qualified to direct the 1947 campaign for the large goal of $170,000,000. UJA's co-chairmen, in their announcement of his selec- tion for this post, stated that "he brings to this office admin- istrative skill, social vision and a unique understanding of the international problems which underlie the emergency tasks that fall to the agencies financed by the UJA." This tribute at once earned justification when Mr. Mor- genthau, upon accepting the UJA's general chairmanship, stated: "I regard it as the moral obligation 9f every American, man, woman and child, to save from despair and destruction the pitiful remnant of Jews who remain alive in Europe." Mr. Morgenthau, who played a decisive role in the de- cision reached in setting the high $170,000,000 goal for UJA at the recent Atlantic City conference, is confident that "Amer- ica has never failed the unfortunate. It may be counted upon to show its great, generous heart in 1947." He added: "I can-, not too emphatically state that humanity and brotherhood require that the program of raising $170,000,000 for the UJA must be met." The national machinery for the great drive has been set in motion. Now it is up to the 5,000 communities which over- subscribed the 1946 $100,000,000 goal to mobilize their forces and to offer all the help Mr. Morgenthau and his associates will need to make a complete success of the 1947 campaign. The indelible impressions of Mr. Daniels' youth are painted in a style akin to that of an ardent story teller. Every important detail, each precise memory is faithfully related and the emphasis is always on the picture of the scene and the people who are part of it. This group of paintings is easy to enjoy, as Mr. Daniels is simply describing the life he lived-in Poland, in terms of good pictorial art. Depicts Mannerisms of Polish Jews The pictures describing the home life of the Polish Jew depict also the mannerisms of the people, their daily routine and ceremonies. In one group, the ceremonial objects are faithfully repro- duced. In viewing these paintings, you can not help but join with the artist in taking delight in the simple . life and pleasures of the people he paints. Harry Daniels grey and soft color tone is well suited to his subjects. His technique is exact, though at times overworked to the detriment of the reality he seeks to create. Despite the general opinion of the critics, I do not agree that Daniels is a primitive. Though every leaf is painted and every cobblestone is encircled, Mr. Daniels has created a style particularly his own. He also ex- hibits a group of etchings which are charming, and ably executed. Daniels was born in the small village of Kolo in Central Poland. He came to America as a young mtin, studying art at night. He returned to F (rope for one year and attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Paris. Today this artist is able to devote full time to his paintings and his works have been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum, the Brookline Museum and at the American and British Art Center in New York. Daniels Exhibit Opens At Center Jan. 14 The committee in charge of the Art Departruent of the Jewish Center should be comolemen`?d on its good judgment in bringing this show to Detroit and acquainting us with outstanding Jewish artists. The exhibit will open Tuesday night, Jan. 14, at the Jewish Center. It is my understanding the Center Art Committee is receiving and serving tea opening night, so here is your chance to see an interesting show, and meet a lively group of artists and their friends. FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE • `Happiness for Sale' a Fine Book There are 18 stories—each independent of the rest—in Dorothy Alofsin's "Happiness for Sale," just published by Bloch, 31 W. 31st St., New York. The author, who has seen fit to take the title of the last story as the name for the complete book, adds another splendid children's book to those previously published—her "The Stream of Jewish Life" and "The Nightingale's Song." Modern themes predominate in the book. Chil- dren's activities in schools and camps, the experi- ences of a young Jewish athlete, a tale having its setting in the New York World's Fair Palestine Pavilion, are among the topics covered. In addi- tion, there are stories about Passover, Hamisha Asar b'Shevat, Purim, the Sabbath and a theme deriving its inspiration from the. Decalogue. The book is well written and the stories are told exceptionally well. "Happiness for Sale" thus is an excellent addi- tion to the children's bookshelf. It is a good book to have for the home bookshelf as well as a selection for gifts for young people of 12 and 13. • • • What is the Breeches Bible? The popular name given to the Geneva Bible because of the fact that in Genesis 3:7 it says that Adam and Eve "made themselves breeches." Also known as the Puritan Bible -the Geneva Bible was the work of a group of English exiles and was published in 1560. What is the earliest hymn book in existence? The Book of Psalms, in continual use for over 3,000 years.