Israel's Gains:
Respect and
Admiration:
Honor for Elath,
Enthusiasm of
Koussevitzky

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VOLUME 17—No. 16 708-10 David Stott Bldg.—Phone WO. 5-1155 Detroit, Michigan, June 30, 1950

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2'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty
and the pursuit of happiness."
Every child born under the Stars and Stripes is free to develop his own God-given

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talents . . , free to follow his own religious faith . . . free to choose his own career, to
speak his mind, to have a say in his government.
It is this birthright that is the source of our strength. For only men with the chance
,o follow the gleam of their own ideals can work with a will. The courage of our pioneers,
the genius of our scientists, the initiative of ordinary men and women—the whole spirit of
American enterprise is powered by freedom.
We have always understood this. That's why we have also understood that racial and
religious prejudice— which keeps men out of jobs best suited to their talents, which bars
them from education, from opportunity of all sorts—not only destroys morale, but also
wastes priceless resources.
To move ahead in the year to come, we must preserve our constitutional liberties .
keep ouselves free of racial and religious prejudice . . . protect human rights for everyone,

Those wise old gents in powdered wigs—they started the commotion,
By setting down in black and white the new and vvond'rous notion,
That all men were created free, and equal was their station—
And on that simple truth they built a new and glorious nation!

Across the sea, in far-off France, folks got that certain feelin',
And 'twasn't long before the heads of royalty were reelin';
The "Rights of Man" soon took its place beside our Declaration,
To guarantee equality in one more sovereign nation.

Throughout the world, as years went by, men fought with fiery passion,
To win and keep the freedoms that our Fathers helped to fashion;
And so world history records a struggle ever greater,
To safeguard men of every land from some would-be dictator.

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Drive Closes;
Secure Total
of '4,515,000

Detroit's Allied Jewish Campaign, which was
described by, .Julian H. Krolik as "phenomenal" in
view of the discouraging beginnings and its compara-
tive good ending, -officially concluded Monday eve-
ning, at the supper meeting 'at the Jewish Community
Center.
Mr. Krolik, as chairman of the campaign's cabi-
net, announced that a total of $4,515,000 had been
reported in cash and pledges, representing 85 per cent of the
amount raised last year.
Expressing thanks to the splendid organization of work-
ers and to the professional leadership, Mr. Krolik said that
the drive opened in a spirit of despair due to the strikes and
poor business condition and that many believed that not
more than 50 per cent of last year's income would be secured
this year. The spurt which resulted in 85 per cent of last
year's total therefore is considered a great triumph for the
campaign organization, he pointed out, and added:
"The tragedy is that the result falls so desperately
short of the needs. The vital things are not percentages
but dollars and still more dollars which are needed to keep
Israel's doors- open for the incoming immigrants. The bal-
ance of the needed money can be gotten here through 100
per cent coverage of our prospects."
Mr. Krolik indicated that from all additional funds re-
ceived henceforth, 85 per cent will go to the United Jewish

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Proposal for
Curtailment of
Immigration to
Israel Condemned

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As stream-lined ships and jet-run planes brought far-off countries nearer,
Our stake in someone else's rights grew urgenter and clearer.
Two wars and the atomic bomb soon showed where we were headin'
Unless we joined with others to keep tyranny from spreadin'.

That's why, in U. N. council halls, the folks of every nation
Have finally agreed upon a world-wide Declaration,
Providing basic human rights, in safety and in freedom,
For little people everywhere who certainly do need 'em!

And now as countries big and small all give the U. N. backin'
It won't be pie for any guy who wants to start attackin'
The rights of folks to worship and to speak as they've a mind to,
No matter what the race or creed or viewpoint they're inclined to

And we, who are Americans, with liberty's tradition,
Can help make freedom everywhere a permanent condition
By strengthening the teamwork that has always got us places—
The equal opportunity for all our creeds and races.

So here's A toast to Jefferson—that never-doubting Thomas
Who gave us Independence Day and all the world new promiseI

Let's Keep Our American Birthright Safe!

Appeal, the division of the present available funds being along
agreed conditions of caring first for local causes which are

to receive $2,300,000 from the campaign goal.
Monday's meeting opened with a benediction by Rabbi
Max J. Wohlgelernter who incorporated in his blessing a por-
tion of "Birkat Hamazon", the traditional Benschen.
Samuel H. Rubiner, president of the Jewish Welfare
, declared that "1950 will be ap-
Federation, who presided
praised not in terms of dollars but in terms of efforts.
Pointing to the difficulties which made the drive a long and
hard one, he said that while the campaign officially ends
that night "the causes will continue, for our agencies know
no expiration dates and we shall not fail them." The even-
ing, he announced in advance, would be dedicated to bou-
quets, praise and orchids to those who worked hard to ad-
vance the drive against great difficulties.
In the absence of Harvey Goldman, chairman of the
trades and professions division, Irving Blumberg presided
over the report session during which reports were submitted
by Albert Colman, who announced that the juniors had raised
101 per cent of last year's income—the only division to exceed
its goal; Mrs. John C. Hopp, who announced that the women
had raised $521,871; Leon Kay, who spoke briefly on his
trip to Israel and reported that the organizations division
raised $33,577; Joseph Bearman, John Isaacs, Milton K.
Mahler, Barney Smith, Morrey Rosenthal, Abe Satovsky and
Harvey Willens. The trades and professional division raised
$3,777,632 of the campaign total.
Louis Berry reported that the pre-campaign efforts
brought a total of $2,890,147 from 926 contributors. He plead-
ed that "when they are contemplating closing the doors of
Israel," this should not be the closing of our campaign, and
added that "only cash can save the situation."
Isidore Sobeloff, who added to the encomia for numerous
workers, thanked his staff and the campaign organizations
and pointed out that 4,500 men and women worked in the
campaign to help enlist 30,000 contributors. He said that the
books will not close until all promises are fulfilled and that
possibly $150,000 to $200,000 still is available "in real money"
if additional people are seen.
While he does not want to be consoled by the fact that
other communities are worse, Mr. Sobeloff commented, he
desired to point out that the drops in campaign income are
the result of "what's happened to the attitude of the Jews in
America generally." (The two best communities in the land—
Cincinnati and Cleveland—raised only 83 per cent of their last
year's campaign totals, and 'Detroit therefore remains the
best fund-raising community in the land).
Leah Crohn, accompanied by her brother, Harris, sang a
group of songs during the program.

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Welcome Bnai Brith

The Jewish News greets the annual convention
of District Grand Lodge No. 6 of Bnai Brith and wel-
comes its delegates to the sessions in Detroit.

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