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Is the Chain Their Heritage?
A Great Biography
Dr. Einstein Fascinatingly
Described by Prof. Frank
Passover's Message
Our first thoughts for the Passover of 5707
are inspired by a spirit of gratitude for the
freedoms we enjoy in this great land and for
the opportunities that are afforded us to share
our bounties with those who are less fortun-
ate than we.
American Jewry, the largest Jewish com-
munity in the world, also is the freeest in his-
tory. We have been blessed economically and
politically. We are free to speak our minds
and to play an important role in industry,
science and literature. True, we frequently
are subjected to attacks by bigots. But the
freedom that is the birthright of all Amer-
icans provides us with the weapons to battle
for justice with the dignity that enhances
our citizenship.
As we usher in the great Passover festival
this Friday evening, at the first Seder, we
must keep in mind the important truism that
privileges are accompanied by responsibil-
ities. Neither individuals nor peoples dare to
overlook the fact that their own freedoms
are endangered as long as others are op-
pressed or enslaved.
For Jews, such responsibilities continue to
multiply. As long as our kinsmen are in dis-
placed persons camps, it is our duty to provide
them with means of rebuilding their lives, of
caring for their physical and spiritual well-
being, of assuring them not only with sus-
tenance but also with the tools which should
enable them to prepare for a future life of
March 25 will be recorded in the history of the Jewish
dignity, self-respect and security.
community of Detroit as an historic day.
Passover's message to the Jews of America
On that day, those who first were informed that Fred M.
in 5707 is not limited to the challenge to fulfill
relief needs for the unfortunate Jewish sur- Butzel had accepted the chairmanship of the 1947 Allied
vivors in Europe. There is another, equally Jewish Campaign witnessed a most remarkable demonstra-
important, responsibility. Among the DPs in tion of affection and loyalty to the man who rightfully has
Europe there are hundreds of thousands of earned the title of Dean of Michigan Jewry.
Jews who are listed as "stateless." Refusing
It was heart-warming, at that great gathering, at which
to return to lands where they are threatened
approximately
150 men made contributions totalling nearly
with anti-Semitism and the humiliation that
stems from bigotry, the overwhelming ma- $900,000, to hear one man after another declare himself—
jority of these people insists upon settlement
"In honor of Fred Butzel, I increase my contribution
in Palestine so that they may, after years of
by $5,000, or $1,000, or $100, or $50 . . ."
degradation during which they have seen
The spontaneity with which Jewish leaders acclaimed the
their closest relatives slaughtered, at last find
selection of Mr. tutzel for the chairmanship of the greatest
haven among their own people.
Those who, like us in America, possess the drive in our history was motivated. in great measure by a
advantages of cherished citizenship in a great desire to extend to him the most impressive ,possible. honor
land, must-exert all our efforts to the end that on the occasion of his approaching 70th birthday.
the stateless soon may see an end to their
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homelessness and lack of honorable citizen-
These sentiments mostasstfretlly will be reflected in the
ship. We'lYibst pool all our political strength
- our population, the and the
towards the realization of the dream that the attitudes of all elernerits of
poor,
the
most
powerful
and
the humblest. For nearly 50
Jewish National Home shall become a reality
for these people, and we must unite in the years, Mr. Butzel has been as much at home among the masses
gathering of the required large sums to help of Detroit Jewry as he was among the classes from which he
realize this goal.
stems. In truth, having given of himself, his time and his
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The challenge of this year's Passover is means more to the masses and to their causes than to the
"elite," he has earned the title of "folks-mensch"—the. man
clear:
We must fulfill our responsibilities to the of the people.
great reconstruction. efforts of the United
No man—certainly no one in our own community—ever
Jewish Appeal. In our 'community it means has earned such affection in which he is held by all Detroit
that all of us most devote all our efforts, in
. through college; no
giving our time as workers, and our liberal Jews. No man has helped as many boys
one
has
attended
as
many
weddings
of
friends
and admirers;
financial support to the Allied Jewish Cam-
no other leader has become as well known to as many men,
paign for $5,335,000.
We are obligated to work untiringly in de- women and children in an entire state; no one has shared in
fense of Jewish rights and in support of the the joys of as many Bar Mitzvahs and other joyous occasions;
Jewish cause in Palestine.
no one has done as' much to help people ,,become established
Only by recognizing these responsibilities
will we have earned our own right to a very in business; and no other person has done as much to alleviate
suffering.
happy Passover.
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In his sensational expose of machinations which
interfered with_ enforcement of proposals made
by the Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry on
Palestine ("Behind the. Silken Curtain," published
by Simon & Schuster), Bartley Crum states that
"the most significant of our Washington hearings
came with the appearance of Dr. Albert Einstein
as a witness for the Jewish case."
Mr. Crum describes most interestingly the testi-
mony of Prof. Einstein. (His book will be off the
press April 8 and will be reviewed in next week's
issue of The Jewish News).
The tribute paid to Dr. Einstein as the man who
understood in advance the fallacy of the appoint-
ment of another commission to probe into the
Palestinian situation is interesting addenda to
the great biography of the eminent Jewish leader
and scientist, "Einstein: His Life and Times," by
Dr. Philipp Frank, recently published by Knopf.
Prof. Frank's biography is certain to rank among
the greatest biographical works ever written. The
author, who succeeded Dr. Einstein as physics
professor at the University of Prague, presents
the complete record of Prof. Einstein's scientific
career, his background as a Jew, his earlier op-
position to Zionism and his assumption of reader-
ship in the movement for Jewish national redemp-
tion when he had learned the facts about his
people, Eretz Israel and the aspirations of Israel
Mr. Butzd's Inspiring Leadership
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Philip Slomovita
Maurice Aronsson
Isidore Sobeloff
Fred M. Butzel
Judge Theodore Levin Abraham Srere
Henry Wineman
Maurics H. Schwartz
PHILIP SLOMOVITZ.
VOL. XI—NO. 3
APRIL 4, 1947
Scriptural Selections for Saturday, April 5,
First Day of Passover
Pentateuchal portions—Ex. 12:21-51; Num. 28:
16-25.
Prophetical portion—Josh. 3:5-7; 5:2-6: 1:27.
Selections for Sunday, Second Day of Passover
Pentateuchal portions—Lev. 22:26-23:44; Num.
28:16-25.
Prophetical portion—Josh. 3:5-7; 5:2-6; 1:27.
Prophetical portion—II Kings 23:1 (or 4)-9:
21-25.
Selections for Hol Hamoed Passover
Monday, Ex. 13:1-16, Num. 28:19-25; Tuesday,
Ex. 22:24-23:19, Num. 28:19-25; Wednesday, Ex.
34:1-26. Num. 28:19-25; Thursday, Num. 9:1-14,
for Eretz.
Translated from the German by George Rosen
and revised by Shuichi Kusaka, this great book
makes fascinating reading not only for the scien-
tists but also for laymen. Even if the latter should
merely skip the pages describing the technical
explanations of the Theory of Relativity, there
will remain for them a great work in the field
of Einstein's Jewish activities, his interesting life,
his devotion to liberalism, his natural h'imor.
Dr. Frank's biography of Einstein will be treas-
ured by all possessing it, just as it will captivate
the reader during every moment of his reading
time. No one who is interested in human relations,
ih Zionism and in science can afford to miss it.
David Anticipates
Finding the Afikomen
By JOSEPH FIELD
Four-year-old David Rabinowitz expects to win
an orange for finding the Afikomen at the Seder.
Little David, who lives with his mother and fath-
er, former Dachau' inmates, in a DP Center near
Frankfort, hasn't been sleeping .well ever since he
found out about it last month. His mother is a little
sorry that she told him about it.
"But who could resist such a temptation?" she
asked a welfare worker at the Camp.
Fof the child to get an orange for himself,
and on Passover too, is wunderbar. It will be the
second time in his life he has had one. I wanted
to give him the additional joy of looking forward
to it."
This story—just in case Mrs. Rabinowitz -gets
to see The Jewish News at the DP Camp—will
inform her there'll be a further surprise for David.
Little David will begin getting oranges regu-
larly from now on. He won't get many—not until
enough oranges for the 170,000 surviving Jewish
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children in Europe have been provided.
When David grows up and remembers the
oranges. he is going to be very grateful to the
United Jewish Appeal and to all the American
Jews who are supporting it.
His mother and father can appreciate what the
UJA means to them. It meant-not only the essen-
tials of life, food and decent surroundings and a
minimum' of recreation, but other things which
transform bare existence into a worthwhile ,pat-
tern of living: a chance to work and become
partially self-supporting, for his father: and for
David's mother, a chance to forget the horrors
she's witnessed and live again as a Jewish mother.
This Passover, there will be matzoth and all'the
traditional delicacies of the Passover season, even
sacramental wine, and a Rabbi will conduct the
community Seder services. Next year. perhaps,
they'll have a home of their own, Mrs. Rabinowitz
will be thinking.
All over Europe, in other DP centers, in homes
and orphanages and training centers, in Palestine,
in the settlements and in the cities. and right here
the U. S.. the Passover lights will flicker this
When, in his . response to the great tribute given him by in
year on faces made happier through the work
Jewish leaders at the March 25 gathering, Mr. Butzel com- of
the three agencies which receive their funds
mented that it was "the nicest party" ever given him on a from the United Jewish Appeal—the Joint Dis-
birthday, he did not anticipate the very great community tribution Committee, the United. Palestine Appeal
and the United Service for New Americans.
tribute that is yet due him.
Millions of Jews—once the downtrodden and
We feel confident that the outburst of enthusiasm which tortured and oppressed—will find in the candle
lights
this Passover, a reflection of hope for the
greeted the news, made known by the president of the Jewish
For next year, maybe, they'll be in their
Welfare Federation of Detroit, Julian H. Krolik, that Mr. future.
own homes. or enroute there at least, and next
Butzel is to lead us in the great Allied Jewish Campaign, will
be reflected in the attitude of all Detroit Jews.
The total tribute to the leader of the $5,335,000 drive must,
as we feel certain it can, be the total subscription of the entire
campaign goal. That will be the form in which we shall give
him the nicest party of his entire career.
Justice Butzel and -Wilimn Friedman
Neither Supr-eme Court Justice Henry M. Butzel nor
former Circuit Court Judge William Friedman is conducting
an active campaign for election to ' the respective offices they
seek at the polls next Monday.
Both have risen high in their profeSsions. Justice Butzel
has earned the esteem of the entire state during his many
years on the Bench. Mr. Friedman, in recognition of his
excellent record as Judge and as Lawyer, was given the
Preferred "A" rating by the Detroit Citizens League.
It is the duty of all citizens to cast their ballots and to
include Justice Butzel and Mr. Friedman on the top of their
.eigCticliWofuthp_ 12eg qUalified men for judgeships
year, they'll be able to invite guests instead of
always being the invited ones themselves.
All this depends upon the American Jews who
are contributing to the United Jewish Appeal
The impending liquidation of UNRRA will bring
new hardships to many of the surviving Jews of
Europe. The bulk of European Jewry still has
less food in an entire day than Americans have in
a single meal.
Facts You Should Know
What Are the Polyglot Bibles?
Editions of the Bible in which the original text
and several translations are placed in parallel
columns. The first and most famous was the
Hexapla or Origen, which contained the Old
Testament.with a Greek transliteration, and four
Greek versions.
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Who are the Falashas?
A tribe of dark-skinned Jews living in Ethiopia
for many centuries. Their origin is unknown,
but they claim ancient descent They call:them-
selves Beth-Israel (House of Israel), but the na-
tives call them Falashas, meaning "exiles" or " yrn-
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