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'Pattern for Peace'
Facts Reveal Dangers
Of German Aggression
A Happy 5712
Each cycle of the seasons brings with i
"Pattern for Peace: The Story of Poland and
new problems, new challenges, new demand
Her Relations With Germany," by Antoni Gro-
for specific actions.
nowicz (Paramount Publishing Co., 305 Broad-
The New Year 5712 will not be different
way, N. Y., 7) presents facts to show that Ger-
Israel's tasks are not yet completed, and fo r
many has not given up her war against Jews
that matter never can be fully done. Ther e
everywhere.
are aspirations to be fulfilled in our spiritua 1
Of special interest to Jews is the long chap-
lives, there are human needs to be cared for
ter
on "Jewish Life," in which the author shows
and the issues revolving around the con
how Jews have enriched Polish culture and how
flicts between nations may remain with u s
they took a leading part in tire military defense )
to plague us for generations to come.
of the country in its various uprisings to regain
There are world problems to be solved
Polish independence after the partitions by Ger-
many, Russia and AuStria, as well as in the reH
and there are specific Jewish issues which
building of Poland following World Wars I and
can be dealt with only by Jews. True, there
II. The author alai tells how Polish traitors
always are enough non-Jews with concern
manifested their anti-Semitism in collaboration
over 'Jewish matters to cause us to retain
with the Nazis as their paid agents even beforec )
faith that the world is not calloused to the
the War.
wants of peoples of other religions and na-
People who are not attracted by the glamour
tionality backgrounds. Nevertheless, Jewish
of war and the destruction of life and wealth
needs must be cared for by Jews.
that goes with it, will regard "Pattern for
Thus, there still are hundreds of thou=
Peace" as required reading. The book shows ac-
sands of our kinsmen who await redemption
curately, simply and with such originality pre-
from suffering and oppression at our hands.
sents the historical basis of the relations between
Only American Jewry is in position to help
Germany and Poland; it explains the signifi-
these downcast people.
cance of the boundaries between Germany and
Poland, the removal of which would render war
Then there are the internal problems.
inevitable and furnish an invitation to Germany
We should not be blind to the spread of as-
to commence again her now familiar pattern
similationist tendencies among American
of _aggression. Propaganda in the well-known
Jews. Our freedom from want and from
German style has been initiated to nullify the
oppression has caused many in our midst
post-war decision of the Allies = to restore the
to abandon traditions, to reduce their in-
Western Territories to Poland.
Israel's difficulties up to this time may prove to have
terests in Jewish spiritual and cultural mat-
For many centuries, Germany has striven to
ters, to be less conscious of the great He- been minute compared with the challenges that face the
cross
the Oder and Nisa rivers, so as to invade
Jewish
state
in
the
year
ahead.
braic heritage.
and take possession of these Western Territories,
It
already
is
evident
that
there
is
a
new
"ganging
up"
The internal problem is as serious as the
Many times suffering defeat at the hands of the
external one, as pressing as the obligation against Israel ; that her enemies are plotting untold accusa- Slavic people. For instance, on July 15, 1410, in
to help the less fortunate. It is much more tions, demands and obstacles; that the Arab leaders have the Polish fields at Gruenwald, the German army
important for us to strengthen our cultural adopted a new policy which may renew debates intended to was defeated by the Slavic and Lithuanian peo-
ples under the leadership of the Polish King
bonds than to over-emphasize anti-Semitism. affect Israel's future and to interfere with her progress.
Wladyslaw Jagiello< Beaten, the Germans begged
Evidence of new plots is piling up. Arab leaders now for
We pray that American Jewry may have
peace and promised never again to invade
speak
in
terms
of
"implementation"
of
the
UN
Palestine
par-
faith and sufficient courage to meet the
Slavic countries. In 1939, Germany's invasion
challenges of the - hour—in the best interests tition decision of 1947. At the time of the adoption, of the of Poland was the first step in her plans for the
of American Jewry and therefore for the partition resolution, the Arab states not only objected to conquest of the world. Her pretext—the integra-
good of all peoples who may be guided by a granting a small area for Jews: they waged war to prevent tion of all Germany—resulted in her gobbling -Up
people who aspire to highest values in life. implementation of the UN decision. Israel, fighting for exist- not only of all Poland • but also of many other
May the New Year be distinguished by ence and for the lives of her citizens, won advantages at great countries.
mankind's determination to enforce peace, cost. Now the Arabs are returning to the original plan and
"Pattern for Peace" is an objective collection
to spread good will. among all faiths, to en- speak in terms of implementation of a decision they opposed. of facts clearly indicating the danger of Ger-
Having lost their case by default and on the battle- man aggression. It is a warning not only to the (
courage craving for noblest ideals.
field, the new strategy is to curb Israel by attempts to re- Germans to curb their gluttonous appetites,
A Happy New Year to all.
store the refugees who fled on their own volition to their whetted by the ever-recurring "Drang nach Os-
former hornes; to revive anew the abandoned plan for ten," but also to other nations who seek to ac- (")
quire territory by aggressive methods. "Pattern 1
internationalization of Jerusalem—a scheme which was for
Peace" is, at the same time, an arsenal 'Of
opposed by both parties involved in the territory, Israel
The Jewish News was proud, four months and Jordan; to demand transformation of Haifa, which was historical facts for peace-loving peoples.
ago, to be a co-sponsor of the resolution rebuilt by Jews, as a free port.
The sacrifices which Poland made to main-
adopted by the American Association of
The new demands gre being advanced with a threat— tain her thousand year old borders of the Baltic
English-Jewish Newspapers congratulating, that tie Arabs may be forced into the Communist orbit. Sea and the Oder and Nisa rivers, her tremen-
the New York Times on its 100th anniver- Unfortunately, many leaders in democratic countries fall for dous loss of life and wealth, were great enough
make her determined to hold on at all costs
sary.
such nonsense and few realize that the Arab countries are to the
regained territory granted her by the vic-
We reiterate our greetings to America's dependent, even for the sale for their oil supplies, upon the to
torious Allies in compensation for the territory
greatest newspaper. The New York Times western countries, including the United States. At least one east of the Curzon Line, as well as an opportuni-
is one of America's great instruments for the of the obstructionists, Dr. Charles Malik, Lebanese Minister ty for the Polish people to acquire the means of
advancement of the highest humanitarian to the United States and his country's chief delegate to the normal existence. The book convincingly shows
ideals. It .leads the way in gathering and UN, apparently realizes that it is poor politics to continue to that the restoration of the Western Territories
publishing news and it serves as a guide for fight this country. The Christian Science Monitor correspond- was justified by geographical, economic, moral,
good journalism, which, in turn, makes it ent in Cario, 0. M. Marashian, reports that Dr. Malik has and historical reasons.
an instrument for the protection of our basic exhorted Arab statesmen to forget their "animosity" towards
principles.
the U. S. dating from Israel's birth and to the advantage of 'Judaism and Modern Man'
Adolph Ochs made it possible for the new trends in American policy towards the Middle East. Dr.
Times to become a powerful,factor in Ameri- Malik is reported to have noted a "real tendency in the U. S.
canism and humanitarianism—through the State Department to take an active role of mediation in the
presentation of facts which make Americans Middle East, with a view to solving the problems of the Arab
Will Herberg, who will edit a new publication
aware of what is happening everywhere. His world." Marashian quotes him as saying in Cairo: "Arab "Judaism,"
a quarterly to appear in the fall, an e
successors are perpetuating his ideals. We diplomacy can profit from this country. We should act imme- educator
and writer who has been connected with
congratulate them on their newspaper's diately to obtain our neglected rights."
the AFL as director of research and educatioh,
But Dr. Malik, while ruling out any possibility of Arab is the author of "Judaism and Modern Man: An
100th anniversary and wish them strength
to continue their commendable policies.
deals with Russia, set forth claims for compensation to Arabs Interpretation of Jewish Life," published by the
by Israel, for The internationalization of Jerusalem, for the Jewish Publication Society of America.
return of refugees.
Written "in the - nature of a confesSion' .
The implications evident in the new Arab diplomacy faith," this interesting
book represents "an ac"-
Incorporating the Detroit Jewish Chronicle
serve as threats to Israel and as a warning to Jews every- ceptance which involve8 'one's whole being . ' and
commencing with issue of July 20,1951
where that they must be on guard against all possible threats upon which one stakes one's entire existence."
Member: American Association of -English-Jewish News-
to the Jewish state. Such threats involve the security of the Mr. Herberg presents his thesis as "a declara
papers, Michigan Press Association.
Published revery Friday by The Jewish News Publishing new settlers. Any attempt to implement the new Arab de- tion of total commitment."'
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mands would mean the transfer of the dangers of Eastern
The analyses and criticisms in the book - in".
Entered as second: class matter Aug. 6; 1942 at Post Office,
Europe and the Moslem lands to the Jewish state.
Detroit, Mich., under Act of March 3, 1879.
elude studies of The Mystery of Israel,. Religion
In the meantime, according to a report to the New York and Society, Modern Man in Search of the Ab-
PHILIP SLOMOVITZ, Editor
Times by its correspondent, Albion Ross, from Beirut, Le- solute, God and Man. Ethical religious ti;achinm
SIDNEY SHMARAK, Advertising Manager
banon, "Haj Amin el Husseini, exiled mufti of Jerusalem, and Scriptural meanings, the ideals taught by Torah,
FRANK SIMONS, City Editor
his Arab Higher Committee have started a move to create a reason and revelation, are among the numerous.
Vol. XX—No. 3
Page 4
September 28, 1951 solid belt of Palestine Arab settlements around Israel and topics discussed and. ably evaluated, revealing
prevent the moving of refugees away from Israel borders." the author's deep-rooted knowledge of the sub-.
Sabbath Scriptural Selections
If true, this is a disturbing development in the Middle East- j ect.
This Sabbath, the twenty-eighth day of Elul, ern cauldron. It means that Israel is compelled to arm to the
. Mr. Herberg indicated that we possess
5711, the following Scriptural selections will be teeth. It means that the Jewish state, fighting an uphill eco- philosophy able to cope with the perils of modern
read in our synagogues:
nomic battle, must, at the same time, remain on the de- social existence and that this philosophy is rep-
resented. in the Biblical faith "to which Juidaishl..
fensive.
Pentateuchal portion—Dent. 29:9-30:20.
stands witness." He urges that we should "lay'
Prophetical portion—Is. 61:10-63:9.
A
firm
stand
by
our
government
and
by
the
United
Na-
-
hold of this faith'and make it a vital power in
tions
could
speedily
prevent
catastrophe
and
could
force
the
Rosh Hashanah Scriptural Selections
our lives and the life of society."
Pentateuchal portions—First day, Monday: Arabs to sit down with the Jews and to talk peace. But if the
Of this work, the late Dr. Milton Steinberg,
implied "real tendency" of our State Department is accom-
Gen. 21, Num. 29:1-6; Second day, Tuesday: Gen.
panied by fear, imposed upon it by the Arabs, peace will be one of American Jewry's most eminent thinkers,
22, Num. 29:1-16.
said that it is "the book of the generation on
delayed too long.
Prophetical portions—First day, I Sam. 1:1-
Thus in 5712, Israel faces new battles. Her leaders will the Jewish religion;" that, "At last, Judaism.has
found an expositor . capable of articulating its
2:10: Second day, Jer. 31:2-30.
need courage that can come wily if we uphold their hands timeless
and essential insights in the idiom of
-Scriptural Selections for Fast of Gedaliah,
and refuse to- let them down. We must continue mobiliza- our generation
and as a response to our deepest
Wednesday.
tion of our forces to that end, else there will be no peace questions." There can be no better recommenda-
Pentateuchal portion—Ex. 32:11-14; 34:1•-10.
in Israel and in the Middle East and the threats of an- tion for any book—coining as did this from so
Prophetical portion—Is. 55:6-56:8.
other world war will be multiplied.
• great a scht lar. a vd thinker.
Israel's Difficulties in 5712
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