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Greater JNF Needs
Detroit Jewry will have an opportunity
to learn about the increasing needs of the
Jewish National Fund, at the annual confer-
ence to take place Nov. 20. Informed leaders
will outline plans for new projects and will
explain the continuing necessity for funds
for the acquisition of land to become the
property of the Jewish people.
This year's JNF conference should serve
a more important purpose than ever before
because there is a lack of understandino- in
many quarters regarding the status of 6 the
land-purchasing agency. Statehood did not
place all of Israel's soil in Jewish hands. The
fact is that, legally, most of the soil in Israel
still belongs to the Arabs. Of the 22,000,000
dunams of land in the Jewish state, only 2,-
000,000 belongs to the Jewish National Fund.
In addition to stretches in the Negev,
only about 500,000 dunams are considered
state lands which can be turned over to
Israel. There remain the many millions of
dunams for which the Arabs. must be com-
pensated. To make Israel Jewish-owned,
great efforts must be put forth to secure
the necessary funds and to transfer title to
the lands of the great Jewish agency.
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The policy of fairness pursued by the
government of Israel places emphasis on
compensation for land acquired. It is believed
that the funds which will be allocated by the
Jewish National Fund for land acquisition
from Arabs will be ear-marked for the relief
and resettlement of Arab refugees. In this
way, a traditional program of paying for
every inch of land secured by Jews will be
adhered to and friendly relations may, as a
result of it, be cemented with Israel's neigh-
boring countries.
In supporting the JNF program of activi-
ties, it is well that the Jewish communities
should remember that land is provided by
this agency for national buildings, for hous-
ing projects, for museums, libraries and
schools, in addition to the larger stretches
that are set aside for colonies and large-
scale settlement of newcomers. Small indus-
tries are receiving the JNF's encouragement.
The Israel House to be built in Israel will
be on JNF grounds. National hospitals are
being awarded tracts of land by the JNF.
Detroit Jewry has made important con-
tributions to the JNF, and it is reasonable
to believe that its efforts in this field will
continue unabated. The coming conference
should serve to kindle new sparks of interest
in the land-redemption fund and to inspire
greater support for the movement.
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Even before the conference date, Detroit-
ers may express their interest and confidence
in the Jewish National Fund by responding
generously to the Zionist youth group mem-
bers who will be soliciting JNF contributions
on the traditional Tag Days, this Saturday
evening and all day Sunday.
The conference will be an occasion to
honor individuals and groups whose activi-
ties have gone a long way in advancing the
work of the JNF. The Ladies' Auxiliary of
the JNF has been an important factor in the
land-acquisition efforts for Israel. William
Hordes, in whose honor a forest will be plant-
ed in Israel this month, will be accorded the
recognition that is due to an untiring and
loyal worker.
Scores of organizations annually parti-
cipate in the traditional Detroit JNF con-
ference. This interest undoubtedly will be
renewed this year and should be insured by
immediate selection and registration of or-
ganization delegates. May the important
fund for Israel's land-redemption receive full
recognition so that the completion of the
task of aiding the homeless in securing a
permanent home in the Jewish state may be
realized in our time.
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Detroit. Mich., under Act of March 3, 1879.
PHILIP SLOMOV ITZ, Editor
SIDNEY SHMARAK. Advertising Manager
RUTH L. CASSEL, City Editor
VOL. XVI—No. 8 Page 4 November 4, 1949
Sabbath Scriptural Selections
This Sabbath; the thirteenth day of Heshvan,
5710, the following Scriptural selections will be
read in our synagogues:
Pentateuchal portion—Gen. 12:1-17:27.
Prophetical portion—Is. 40:27-41:16.
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Guest Editorial
Center Movement Expansion
By MORRIS GARVETT
President, Jewish Community Center of Detroit
The expansion of the Jewish Community Center move-
ment in Detroit is attracting -nation-wide attention. From a
rather limited movement a generation ago, it has developed
so much in size that its physical plant now includes several
buildings : the impressive structure on Woodward, Avenue at
Holbrook, established as the Aaron DeRoy Memorial; the
efficiently remodeled branch at Twelfth Street and Blaine,
operated as the Twelfth Street Council Center with the co-
operation of the Detroit Section of the National Council of
Jewish Women,.and the handsome building of modern design
now being erected on Davison Avenue near Holmur.
In addition to these buildings, activities of the Jewish
- Community Center are conducted in numerous locations
throughout the Dexter and Northwest sections. Public
schools, Hebrew schools, synagogues and homes of members
are among the places in which groups meet and clubs gath-
er, games are played and other functions carried out.
In keeping with the determination to provide properly
for the leisure time needs of the Jewish community in every
part of the city, an adequate site is now being sought in the
Northwest area for the erection of another extension unit.
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In addition to the physical growth of the institution,
the Jewish Community Center has made commensurate pro-
gress in its program development. Having as its purpose the
service of the total Jewish community, regardless of differ-
ences in ideology or background, the Center offers it a
planned and directed opportunity to express itself in the re-
alization of its social, cultural, recreational and educational
aspirations.
It may be confidently stated that the Jewish Communi-
ty Center movement in Detroit has come of age. Its matur-
ity is indicated by its significant position in the service of
art and music, in health education, in the lecture field and
in group work service and guidance to children and young
people. Its musical festivals have been enriched by the ap-
pearance of some of the country's and the world's best
known musicians. Famous painters have appeared in the
Center and the works of internationally renowned artists
have been displayed. Lecturers of national note and world-
famous scholars have appeared on its platform.
The Center responds to the interests of every age group
and offers an outlet for self-expression. Arts and crafts,
sports, movies, dances, discussion. groups and a great va-
riety of clubs are sponsored by the Center, and the response
of our people is most heartening. The Center is one of our
most potent agencies for the development of true democratic
living and thinking and for wholesome relationships with
the people of the community at large.
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Many functions are conducted jointly with non-Jewish
elements of the community and joint meetings and celebra-
tions are held on an inter-racial and inter-group basis, with
guests from churches and other institutions. Through the
medium of inter-cultural activities planned by schools, li-
braries and churches, opportunities are presented for the
Center to introduce Jewish values into the broad stream of
Detroit's culture. -
Our library, games and music rooms, gymnasium and
swimming pool are in constant use and have provided op-
portunities for study, recreation and relaxation for thou-
sands of people. Book and Music Month celebrations spon-
sored by the Center have exerted great influence in the com-
munity and our music and art departments have produced
outstanding artists in several fields. Our camping program,
including the activities at Camp Chelsea, Camp Habonim,
the Twelfth Street Day Camp and the Northwest Day Camp,
over the past 20 years has benefited thousands.
The importance of Jewish Community Center sponSor-
ship has received recognition by the development of such
projects as the Jewish Young Adult Council and the Jewish
Parents' Institute, and its service to organized groups in-
terested in cultural and recreational activities continues to
grow.
New Kind of Army
By DAVID SCHWARTZ
(Copyright 1949, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Inc.
Remember . that old army song—
"You're in the army now,
"You're not behind the plough."
Well, that's all changed in Israel. The Knes-
set has decided that the soldiers are to be
taught farming• as well as shooting. • And there
will be another difference in the Israel Army:
women, too, are to be soldiers, and not simply
in the non-combat services. Women are to be
taught to shoot and farm along with the men;
Two thousand years ago, Isaiah looked for-
ward to the time when the sword would be
turned into the ploughshare. Perhaps Israel
today will show the way to that realization:
First the ploughshare along with the sword, and
then maybe we shall be able to throw away the
sword altogether.
The Israel Army has shown its prowess in
defeating the enemies outside the country. Now
it must defeat the enemies within. It must
conquer the sand and rock and make the good
Negev yield its fruit.
Imagine West Point amalgamated with the
State Agricultural College and Vassar College.
That will be the West Point of Israel.
'Imagine soldiers called at morning by Rev-
eille to go forth and milk the cows.
And a detachment Will surround one of those
great enemy accumulations of rocks, so common
in Palestine. "Soldiers," the commanding offi-
cer will say, "the enemy must be blown up"—
and the soldiers will blast the rocks away.
The possibility of explosives being used to
subdue the soil, I am convinced, has only been
Sketchily perceived. I have seen them dynamite
rocks on the hills of Jerusalem in order to plant
apple trees. It may be that the soldiers of
Israel will enlarge on this.
The soldiers will march forth to blast at
other internal enemies. "Soldiers," the officers
will say, "the potato bugs here have done more-.
evil than the Iraqui soldiers. At 'em, boys." And
the soldiers will get out their spraying guns
and annihilate the • foe.
There are many enemies within a country,
and once we concentrate on them we shall ipso
facto have no need to fight the enemy without.
Once Israel really conquers the land and makes
the whole arid area yield its fruit, then the
neighboring Arab countries will be forced to
emulate Israel and bend their energies to im-
prove the lot of their own countries. The Arab
masses will demand that their own economic
status be enhanced and this they can do only
by following the same methods.
The inclusion of women in the military serv-
ice, as the newspapers reported, was originally
opposed by the Orthodox wing who pointed to
the old injunction against women putting on
masculine garments. But Ben Gurion pointed
out. that the sages of the Talmud explained that
this injunction stemmed from the fear that
women in male garments might become too al-
luring to men.
"But I ask you," said Ben Gurion, "is the
woman in uniform more alluring than the girl
at the typewriter?"
Personally, I think Ben Gurion is right. Ex-
perience shows that the girl at the typewriter
can be just as lethal. Girls without .1111i—
forms, without guns, just sitting at typewriters,
have caused thousands of men to surrender.
Simon-Schuster Innovotion:
Golden Story Youth_ Books
&limp and Schuster; publishers of many
best sellers, have introduced many innovations
in book publishing and have led the way in pro-
ducing popular-priced children's books.
The kIkest Sinion-Schuster novelty promises
further to revolutionize the children's book mar-
ket. It is the new series . of Golden Story Books,
—a series of classics for youngsters 7 to 10, sell-
ing at 25 cents a copy.
These splendid little books—each of 128
pages — contain entertaining stories, have filll-
color pictures on nearly all the pages, are hard
bound and the covers are washable.
The first 10 volumeS in this new series are:
"The Stagecoach Robbery" by Peter Archer,
pictures by Beth and Joe Krush.
"Walt Disney's Mystery in Disneyville," pic-
tures by the Walt Disney Studio, adapted by
Richard Moores and Manuel Gonzales.
'Train Stories" by Robert Garfield and
Jessie Knittle, pictures by Tibor Gergely.
Circus Stores" by Kathryn and .Byron
Jackson, pictures. by Charles E. Martin.
"The Penny Puppy and Other Dog Stories"
by Robert Garfield, pictures by Aurelius Bat-
taglia.
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"Bugs Bunny's Treasure Hunt" by warner
Bros. Cartoons, Inc., pictures by Warner Bros.
Cartoons, adapted by Tom McKimson.
"Herbert's Zoo and Other Lively Tales" by
Margo Bianco, Lesley Frost, Hazel - Wilson, Thorn-
ton W. Burgess, William Pene DuBois, picttires
by Julian.
"The Magic Wish and Other Johnny and
Jane Stories" by Elsa Ruth Nast, picture by Cor-
inne Malvern.
"Christopher Bunny and Other Animal stor-
ies" by Jane Werner, pictures_ by Richard ScarrY ,•
"The Boss of . the, Barnyard and Other Stor-
ies" by Joan Hubbard, pictures by Richard
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Scarry.