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Vol. XVIII—No. 13 Page 4' December 8, 1950
Sabbath Hanukah Scriptural Selections
This Sabbath—Sabbath Hanukah—the thir-
tieth day of..Kislev, 5711, the following Scripturcil
selections will be read:
- Pentateuchal portions—Gen. 41:44:17, Num.
-48 :9-15, 7:42-53.
On Sunday, Rah Hodesh Tebet, Num. 28:1-15,
7:42-53, will be read. On Monday, the last day
of Hanukah, Num. 7:54-8:4 will be read during
morning services.
Hanukah's Lesson
Dr. Leo Jung, the eminent orthodox
Jewish leader,. offered an interesting evalua-
tion of the Hanukah festival when he stated:
"Is not Hanukah a symbol of Israel, and
its light a symbol of his immortality? When
nations are victorious they groiv ungrateful
. . . Bu t the Maccabees were not ordinary
victors. They felt that the spirit which they
fought for could sustain them only if it
retained its pristine , purity, its original Jew-
ishness. And so, when the, Jewish nation fin-
ally was driven into Galut, it took_ along a
small lamp with the seal of holiness upon it.
7t is for one day only,' sneered the enemies
. . . How could they know the miracle of Is-
rael's history? How could they understand
that the light of the re-dedicated temple was
a promise and a declaration that Hanukah
never ends, that Israel never dies, that the Ner
Tamid, true Jewishness, burning in the hearts
of however few, is stronger than all artificial
enthusiasm . ."
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This explanation remains valid. V As long
as Jews persist in their faith, the light is
unextinguishable.
May the Hanukah light continue to shine,
bringing dignity to Jewish communities and
inspiring courage and spirituality in our ac-
tivities. By strengthening the festival's ap-
peal to the youth, by continuing its tradi-
tions, we give, strength to our Jewish exist-
ence and give validity to the contention that
"true Jewishness is stronger than all artifi-
cial enthusiasm."
New Hillel Home
Jewish students at the University of
Michigan found it difficult to travel the dis.
tance between the campus and the Hillel
building for Hillel Foundation programs in
recent years. Construction of the new build-
ing, which will be speeded at the luncheon
meeting on Sunday, promises to help fill the
need for well-organized Jewish activities
planned for the more than 1,200 Jews on the
U. of M. campus.
In his article in this issue of The Jewish
News, Rabbi Herschel Lymon, director of
the U. of M. Hillel Foundation, presents an
interesting analysis of Hillel's needs and as-
pirations. While it is regrettable that an-
other building project must be completed at
this time, when all energies must be directed
towards the realfiation of the World-wide
rescue efforts centered. in Israel, it is neces-
sary to take into consideration the fact that
the U. of M. Hillel project now is at least ,
three years old and that its completion is
vital towards achieving the goal aimed at—
that of training our youth in the, colleges.
We are confident that the *U. of:M. Hillel
project will meet with success and that its
efforts will be blessed with cooperation from
Michigan's Jewish communities.
Vatican and Jerusalem
The Jerusalem issue remains full of dy-
namite. A JTA report from Paris quotes an
authoritative source as stating that "as a
result of the Vatican's recently renewed
campaign in behalf of the internationaliza-
tion of Jerusalem and its environs the
French government is less favorably inclined
toward,the Dutch-Canadian proposal for in-
ternational control of the Holy Places alone,"
but that the French UN delegation will not
play an active role in opposing the pro-
Israel move.
From Sydney, Australia, JTA reports
thA R. McGuie, Catholic Archbishop of Can-
berra, urged all Australian priests to offer
prayers for divine assistance to the UN in
its consideration of the Jerulasem issue and
called for support of the Pope's position for
Jerulasem'S complete internationalization.
It is clear from . both reports and from
other indications that the Major 'preSSure
against Israel's proposals still comes from
the Vatican.
Lenard Kaufman's Great Novel
The Reconstituted WA
Reconstitution of -the United Jewish Appeal removes all
possible doubt as to the major responsibilities which will face
American Jewry in the coming year. The traditional appeals
for -funds for the rescue of hundreds of thousands of Jews
and for their rehabilitation in Israel will continue without
interruption, and the proposed bond issue for Israel—the
floating of which has been approved by the United States
Government—will be a supplementary duty.
It stands to reason that charity funds must be secured
to make it possible for. large numbers of Jews to - leave East
ern European and North African countries. At the same time,
the builders of Israel must be fortified with the hard cur-.
rency that ieneeded to- assure security and sustenance for
the Jewish state.
The changes in personnel, contemplated by UJA, will
mean consolidation of forces for the agencies included in this
all-important fund. Mr. Henry Montor, who, together with
Henry Morgenthau, Jr., will be active in efforts for the bond
issue, will be available in UJA efforts which henceforth will
be directed by one of the ablest men in Jewish ranks, V Dr.
Joseph J. Schwartz. The background with which Dr. Schwartz
comes. from JDC to UJA will add to the forcefullness with
which UJA must now renew its efforts in behalf of Israel.
American Jewry's immediate obligation is to make
available to the UJA the $50,000,000 so urgently needed be-
fore the end. of .1950. Payments on outstanding pledges will
assure the raising of this fund. Detroiters who owe 'money
to the Allied Jewish Campaign should make their remittances
-at once to facilitate continuation. of UJA's efforts during the
'coming months. Each one of us can be of service and can
help avert tragedy by paying the balances they owe on their
campaign pledges.
Israel vs. Jordan in the Negev
For more than nine months, Israel's transports traveled
over a road in the Negev leading to Elath. Last week Jordan-
ian troops occupied a portion of the road and the United
Nations Chief of Staff Col. Bennett deRidder was called in to
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act in the dispute.'
Lenard Kaufman shows remarkable talent In
his third novel, "Jubers Children," published by
Random House, 457 Madison Ave., N. Y. 22. TwO
excellent qualities combine to make this book-
stand out as a splendid work: good writing and
masterful story-telling: -
The problem is an old one—that faded by
children who may have to care for a parent.
There is an old Jewish saying that one father.
(or mother) can take care of many children but
many children can not take care of one father
(or mother). In "Jubel's Children" two sons and
two daughters are confronted with a problem
of taking care of Xubel, their father, when their
mother passes away. The four are beset with
many problems, mostly economic. But when the
eldest, pressed fors funds, learns that his father
has a business V worth $17,500, he makes a bid for
him in the hope of acquiring the inheritance.
That starts a scramble. The others are de-
termined not to let Bertram trick Jubel into
giving up his possessions. It is decided that
father is to divide his time between the four,
spending three months with each. Out of this
arrangement Jubel emerges as a most interest-
ing character. He is reasonable, determined that
each child and grandchild is to receive an equal
share of the inheritance.
It all ends in remarkable fashion: the elder
son, who forced his wife in the early years of.
their marriage to resort to an abortion, adopts
a child in order to get an extra amount of
money but ends with a new-found love for the
adopted son; the elder daughter abandons a
love affair with a married man and accepts the
affections of a widower, settling down at last to
Jub-el's satisfaction; -the younger son makes his
mark iri the theater; the youngest daughter
decided to leave her southern hillbilly husband
who tried to trick Jubel out of some money
and to start life anew.
Lenard Kaufman has made a new mark with
."Jubers . children." He has portrayed interesting
characters, - the strongest among them being
Jubel's fatherly - love reunites a family. It serves
as strong moulding material for a powerful novel..
YIVO Science Annual Covers
Highly Interesting Subjects
Highly scholarly studies of a variety of sub-
jects, dealing with economics, agriculture, labor
activities, literature, the Jewishness of Jews,
attitudes towards Yiddish, etc., are included in
the fifth volume of "YIVO Annual of Jewish
Social Science," published by the Yiddish Scien-
tific Institute-YIVO, 535 W. 123rd St., New York
27, N. Y.
Edited by Koppel S. Pinson, this volume in-
cludes 16 essays, in addition to the foreword by
Max Weinreich, the editor's preface and brief
biographical sketches of the contributors.
An indication of the type of article included
in this book is provided by I. Steinbaum's "A
Study of the Jewishness of Twenty New York
Families." We learn from this survey the lan-
guage the families study, the synagogues they
attend, their backgrbund and education. The
parents had a Jewish education but "are less
concerned with the Jewish education of their
children than were their parents." Only 55%
of the children attend a Jewish school, and 5%
attend , the Sunday V Schools. Use of Yiddish
as a language is disappearing. Customs, ob-
servance of kashrut and ceremonials play a
small role in their lives, and - only Yizkor and
Kaddish are the exceptions. Even the High Holy - .
days are observed only to the extent of absten- -
ton from work. But they are active Jews. who
contribute to charities and oppose intermarriage.
Louis Rosenberg writes on Jews in agriculture
in Canada. E. Lifschutz discusies Jewish immi-
grant life in American Memoir Literature. N.
Goldberg's essay deals with "Jews in the Police
Records of Los Angeles." -
"American Jewish-Soldiers on Jews and Juda-
ism" by Moses Kligsberg reveals that the soldiers-
look back with pride on their Jewish V b a c k
ground; that the Jewish home and family- "was
the strongest factor that bound the Jewish
youth to the Jewish people."
Other articles are by Nathan Reich on "The
Role of the Jews in the American Economy"•
Max Wiener on the ideology of YIVO; Saul
Ginsburg on "Israel Aksenfeld"; Majer Balaban
on the Jews in Cracow; E. Ringelbaum on re-
strictions on importations of Jewish books into
Poland; Jacob Shatzky on Warsaw Jewry; Jacob
Bross on the Jewish labor movement in Galicia;
Bendet Hershkovitch on the. Lodz ghetto; Wolf
Rabinovich on the Karlin Hasidim and Yekhiel
Shtern on "A Kheyder in Tyszowce."
On Saturday, the Jordanian troops disappeared and
ISraeli forces arrived to remove the road blocks. Col. deRid-
der had delayed leaving for Amman until - Sunday to take
up the issue with Jordan's rulers, and Israel was compelled
to present an ultimatum to the Arabs giving them 30 min-
utes to abandon the captured road. Israel's commander_warn- .
ed that his troops would not open tire but that if the Arabs
resorted to firearms "the responsibility of all the conse-
quences will be entirely upon your shoulders."
But the Arabs came back to regain their roadblocks,
there was some shooting, the Arabs doing the first firing,
and at this point both Israel and Jordan are adhering to a
cease fire order from the UN's Truce Chief with whom
Israel's leaders have found it "almost impossible to obtain a
meeting," as JTA reports.
This incident, which was created by the Jordanians,
proves several important points. It indicates that Israel is
aware of impending troubles. It proVes that Israel retains
her strength in the' face of grave dangers. But it also serves
By NOAH E. ARONSTAM, - M.D.
as a warning to Israel's friends and supporters that the
Winding my way through the labryinths of life,
threats from hostile neighbors have not disappeared.
I stand now at the brink of Eternity.
It is no wonder that Israel is constantly pressed for I've witnessed the inscrutable working of destiny,
funds. While battling for the opportunity to rescue Jews History in action and fulfillment.
who continue to suffer indignities in European and North Wonderful and awesome things I beheld:
African countries, the infant state also must continue to Mine eyes. saw nations in mortal combat,
Blazoning their imprints on Time.
finance a strong army and to struggle for its security.
But
for the first time it was vouchsafed to me
Israel would be in better position to assure the security
of her citizens if she did not have to finance the settlement To fathom the finger of GOd,
In justice and mercy conceived,
of hundreds of thousands of newcomers. Unfortunately, the Pointing
toward one absolute goal
income from , world, Jewry is too meager - to provide for the
It wrote, "What must be will be. -
large number of immigrants and Israel must split available Mortals can never.thwart the Eternal Will;
funds between constructive efforts and the retention of the We will to endure, , -
armed forces. The solution Clearly is in the hands of. Ameri- The will to create,
can Jewry. The more liberal our gifts for Israel's upbuilding, And the : will to exist for evermore and aye—
the more certain will be the security program.
For it is. writ: Am Yisrael Hai!"
'Am Yisrael Hal'
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