As the Editor Views the News ... Ily. His Work Ye Shall Know Him ZOA at Crossroads `Story Without End' Cites Synagogue Aid For Jewish Survival On the eve of its annual convention, to "It is a remarkable achievement for a people to have continued for so long a period be held. in New York this week-end, the in history as have the Jews, for many a people Zionist Organization of America finds itself and nation whose exploits fill pages in the in the sad position of rebuilding a fence, a histories of ancient civilization no longer portion of which has been damaged by in- exist. ternal controversies. While there are evi- "Unlike these, the Jews have not disap- dences of an emerging Iftrmony in the ZOA peared; they have continued on, developing ranks, there is every indication that the Gen- along the way a rich culture which still gives eral Zionist movement will face a struggle warmth and sustenance to millions of Jews. to retain its previous powers. The preferred Out of their life and literature—out of their candidate for the presidency has yet to earn Torah—have come moral-and ethical teach- ings which have become part of the civiliza- popular acclaim. The failure of ZOA to send tiorr of the Western World." delegates to the Actions Committee meetings This is one of the concluding paragraphs in in Jerusalem have not elevated the organiza- "Story Without End: An Informal History of tion's prestige. The resignations of Drs. Abba the Jewish People" by Solomon Landman and Hillel Silver and Emanuel Neumann from Benjamin Efron, published by Henry Holt and the Jewish Agency Executive certainly have Co., 257 Fourth Ave., New York 10. It gives a not enhanced the ZOA's position. clue to the approach to the subject by the Although the olive branch was extended authors. It reveals the deep interest it shows to them, Drs. Silver and Neumann refused in the synagogue as a power for Jewish sur- to withdraw their resignations and the Ac- vival. In only 263 pages, the authors cover the tions Committee has accepted them and has entire panorama of Jewish history, including replaced the two American Zionist leaders the ancient periods, the modern era of Israel's with other General Zionists. The two Ameri- rebirth, the struggle with Church and Moslems. can leaders may have valid reasons for their actions and they undoubtedly will be ac- One page is devoted as a guide to pro- corded a confidence vote by the ZOA con- nunciation, there are five pages in the section 11) Jr.rot rett~ut Asig..css vention delegates. But a mere confidence assigned to a valuable glossary and an addi- vote does not patch up differences in the tional nine pages as an index. Thus, in 279 pages the authors have achieved a magnificent world movement. job. The election of Dr. Nahum Goldmann, The Prophetical ideal, the religious and so- by unanimous vote of the Jewish Agency Reversal of the conviction of the avowed anti-Semite, cial aspirations of the Jews, are emphasized in Executive, as chairman of the Agency's the Rev. Arthur W. Terminiello, a Catholic priest who at one "Story Without End," as indicated in the fol- American section, will not heal the wounds, lowing concluding paragraph in the book: in view of the serious personal differences time was under suspension in his own church, by the United "Jews have lived through times that have that prevail between Dr. Goldmann and the seen finis written on. the pages of history for States Supreme Court raises the question whether American ZOA leaders. Whichever way the situation other. peoples. Throughout those periods they is viewed, the ZOA convenes under dark traditions are seriously affected by this latest ruling. kept alive the traditions of their past, taking them along as precious baggage whenever clouds. Labor Zionism has emerged stronger The fact that the Supreme Court permits a man, who history sent them traveling; and these tra- with the rebirth of Israel, while General has been charged with inciting a riot against Jews and oth- ditions held them firmly together as a people. Zionism, shorn of political objectives, has ers whom he opposes, to go free, and to give the signal to Always they developed new patterns of grown weaker. life as historical forces played upon them, others like him to proceed with attacks on minority groups, ZOA convention delegates are faced with just as they are now creating new forms of very serious problems. This great movement, is most disturbing. Jewish life to fit modern society. This, too, whose large membership has been so pow- is part of the tradition that has kept the Another question arises : will it similarly affect the erful a factor in winning statehood for Is- Jews alive; for their religion and social ideals, freedom of the press ? Will it permit people to write as they rael, has an opportunity to create a force stemming from the Prophets of Israel, were not fixed awl immutable; but rather guides that will establish powerful educational please—simply because "a function of free speech (and for purposeful living. For this reason Jews will agencies and will encourage large-scale in- therefore also of the free press) is to invite dispute," as continue to live as long as man's spirit reach- vestments in Israel. Justice William 0. Douglas stated in the majority opinion. es toward the realization of the Prophetic It remains to be seen whether large num- ideals of justice, democracy and peace." , ; iz Should the press be similarly affected, then there will be bers in membership are sufficient, without * * * need for rewriting all libel laws. activating these members for continued ef- The two able authors cover the eras of the forts in the interests of the Zionist cause. The Jdwish Sentinel of Chicago has appealed against rise and development of the Hebrew people, the American and World Jewries and the period of Elijah, the Prophets' struggle for so- a verdict in a libel: suit against it in which avowed Jew- cial justice, the establishment of the Jewish State of Israel will watch the deliberations haters (they denied being anti-Semites out of love for the Commonwealth; the history of the Jews under at the ZOA convention with keen interest. Arabs). Will the new Supreme Court decision affect the the Greeks, Romans and Moslems; the suffer- General Zionist leadership is put to the test. ings in the ghetto, the emancipation period, Will it be able to hold its large membership Sentinel case? Jewries in the U. S., Russia and Europe and and mobilize it for great cultural efforts? the most recent rise of the Jewish State. One thing must be taken into consideration : incitement The coming year will tell a most interesting While there will be differences of opinion to hatred of minorities is not a new phenomenon in Ameri- relatives story. to their attitude on Soviet plans in can life From the earliest days in the life of this Repub- Biro-Bidjan, where they believe that Jews "can lic, some people have hated others and have argued, spoken develop their culture as they wish," there will and written against their welfare. be wider acclaim of their panegyrics regarding American Jewry's position. On the whole it is While billions of dollars yet will be need- Nevertheless, this Republic has not grown weaker. On a well written book which acquires value from ed to provide for the settlement of at least the contrary, it is stronger than ever. The most persecuted its brevity for so many who do not take the a million Jews in Israel during the coming minority, the Negroes, constantly are gaining greater free- three years, one of the ways of assisting . dom. People think through their problems more seriously trouble to read more complete histories. , the infant state in its development will be than ever before. Even the Supreme Court decisio n can not 'Favorite Songs of Israel' through investments. possibly destroy the freedoms of this great land. The Jewish State is not asking for funds, It is regrettable that anti-Semites and their fellow-bigots for its own support. Its income from taxes should have been given a free tongue by the Supreme Court is sufficient to provide for the state's need§. The funds that are being raised for the decision. Perhaps it is a good thing. that it happened, since United Jewish Appeal through the Allied it, will remind all good and true Americans that "eternal Under the musical direction of H a r r y Jewish Campaign provide for the transpor vigilance is the price of liberty" and that it is necessary to Coopersmith, the Palestine Art Corporation (111 fight for freedom at all times, untiringly, without fear. tation and settlement of immigrants. Fifth Ave., New York 3) has produced for the There is need, however, for investments The battle against the free reign granted to bigots by Hebrew Teachers' Union a truly magnificent as an encouragement in the manufacture of our highest court goes on. Meanwhile, it is important that album of records under the title "Favorite Songs products needed `for the country's business libertarians should not lose courage and should not be of Israel" ("M'Zimrat HaAretz"). and industrial expansion. • Eiga Hershman, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. frightened by what has happened. As long as people crave AMPAL (American Palestine Trading A. M. Hershman of Detroit, prepared the nar- for liberty, freedom and justice will prevail. Corporation) , Palestine Economic Corpora- rations and transliterations for this splendid col- tion and the Israel Corporation of Ameri- lection of songs. Torah, labor, love of the land, heroes of ca provide opportunities for cooperation in the past, are among the topics included in the Israel's development by American Jews. It selections in this musical collection. is sincerely to be hoped that the response Heroes of the past, words by E. Indelman, The Allied Jewish Campaign has progressed well, but to their appeals will be a hearty and liberal include three noted figures to whom tribute is entirely too slowly to justify enthusiasm. An urgent call has one. Bar been issued for complete *coverage of all prospects' slips paid in three songs: "Y'huda Ha-makabi, and Da-vid Ha-roeh; and far a final report at the meeting called for next Tues- 'Kohva The section dealing with Torah similarly day evening, at the Jewish Center, and it is hoped that the includes three songs: Agada, words by Y. Fich- Member : American Association of English-Jewish News- campaign will end at that time, even though a sum of man; Ki Mitsion, Isaiah, Chapter II; Ra-bi papers, Michigan PresS Association. Services: Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Seven Arts Feature $2,000,000 is yet to be attained at this writing.. Yohanan ben Zakai, words by E. Indelman. Syndicate, King Features, Central Press Association, Palcor News Agency. U-sh'avtem Ma-yim, from Isaiah, Chapter Published every Friday by The Jewish News Publishing This year's drive is so much slower than last year's XII, and Ad ' Or Haboker, words by A. Ashman, Co.. 2114 Penobscot Bldg., Detroit 26, Mich., WO, 5-1155. that there is cause for deep concern. At about this time, glorify labor. Indelman's Oniyot and Y. Or- Subscription $3 a year; foreign $4. Entered as second class matter Aug. 6, 1942 at Post Office, in 1948, the Allied Jewish Campaign had reached a total land's Shir Ha-mapilim are tributes to Aliya. Detroit, Mich., under Act of March 3, 1879. of $5,800,000 towards its goal of $6,200,000. At this point Two splendid folksongs—Ze-mer Lah and PHILIP SLOMOVITZ, Editor in the drive, a sum of $4,300,000 has been raised towards a Adama, express the love of the land. Other SIDNEY SHMARAK, Advertising Manager May 27, 1949 Page 4 goal of $6,395,000. This means that the drive is more than songs in this selection are B. Biram's Palm De- Vol XV—No. 11 reh and M. Avigal's Tyran, Eyal and Aviga-yil. Sabbath Scriptural Selections $2,000,000 short of the goal. The Hebrew Teachers' Union and the Pales- This Sabbath, the twenty-ninth day of Iyar, Surely, all of us are so deeply concerned over the fate of tine Art Corporation are justified in taking pride 5709, the following Scriptual selections will be added Israel that we are anxious to prevent the placement of in this good product. Miss Hershman has album read in our synagogues: transliterations. This her it with value to obstacles in the path of the builders of the Jewish State Pentateuchal portion—Num. 1:1-4:20. to efforts and the newcomers to its shores. In the interest of this is one of the really fine contributions Prophetical portion—I Sam. 20:18-42. in the school and the Jewish music to advance sincerity, the work MUST continue until Detroit's minimum On Sunday, Rosh Hodesh Sivan, Num. 28:1-15 goal of $6,395,000 is reached. ,,444441,44,11 tarmagi nimmxasium will be read during morning services. f4J-csitt,ikir44.4Li. The 'Free Speech Decision Investments in Israel . Records Transliterated By Miss Eiga Hershman' Drive's Goal MUST Be Reached THE JEWISH NEWS .; ;t, itii , .24.