THE_ .JEWISII NEWS

The Vile Growth to Be-Uprooted

Incorporating the Detroit Jewish Chronicle
commencing with issue of July 20,1951

Coveted Prize Given to
'All-of-a-Kind Family'

Meluberl American Association of- English-Jewish News-
papers, Michigan Press Association.
Published every Friday by The Jewish NeWs Publish ag
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Detroit, Mich., - under Act of March 3, 1879.

Charles W. Follett of Wilcox & Follett Co.,
publishers, (1255 S. Wabash, Chicago 5) has rea-
son to be proud of the recipient of the Charlet
W. Follett Award for Worthy Contributions to
Children's Literature. This year's winner, Syd-
ney Taylor, is the author of a chariming story,
full of adventure, replete with humor, and,- with'
it all, instructive. Her book,"All-of-a-Kind Fain
ily," is a gobd Jewish'storybook. It deals with a
•Jewish. family, with five girls (who later were
presented - with a brother), who are taught the
ways- of life, the observance of the Sabbath and
Jewish holidays, as well as the American tradi-
tions.
The author states that when her daughter
was little "I would sit beside her bed and try to
make. up for the lack of a big family by trying'
to tell tier about my own." Out of these stories'
grew the book "All-of-a-Kind Family."
The Family itself is a lovable one. And the
stories about them hold the reader's attention. ,
There is. the Purim tale, the festival's traditional
obserVance, the masquerade, the play, the party.
Then there is the Passover, the High Holidays,
in addition to the difficulties, a family encount-'
ers through illness as well 'as the usual routines
such as summer 'picnics, winter at homes,- etc.
There also is a romance—the library lady
being brought together in wedlock with 'a family
friend from whom she was parted.
In every detail, "All-of-a-Kind Family" is a
good story, well told, deserving the Follett Award.

PHILIP SLOMOVtTZ, Editor
_ SIDNEY SHMARAK, Advertising Manager
FRANK SIMONS, City Editor

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November 2, 1951

Sabbath Scriptural Selections

This - Sabbath, the fdurth day of Heshvan,
5712, the following Scriptural selections will be
read in our synagogues:
Pentateuchal portion—Gen. 6:9-11:32.
Prophetical portion—Is. 54:1-55:5.

Licht Benshen, Friday, 5:05 p.m.

Vote .on November 6

It is a basic duty for all citizens to cast
their -ballots on Election Day.
Detroiters are charged with the respon-
sibility of electing a Mayor, a City Treasur-
er, a City Clerk and nine Councilmen next
Tuesday. .
Every citizen owes it to himself and to
his family, to the entire community, to par-
ticipate in selecting the ablest men for the
city offices. It is imperative that every quali-
fied voter should cast his ballot next Tues-
day.

Internal Dissention

A Miracle in Fund-Raising

The American Jewish Committee's re-
version to an outmoded stand of opposing
chalutz activities by, and special functions
for, the Jewish Agency has reopened old
wounds and is responsible for renewal of
internal dissentions in American Jewry.
Whether or not the American Jewish
Congress is right in its claim that the Com-
mittee's action is a "retreat to isolationism"
is immaterial. The Cominittee retains the
right to isolate itself in whatever fashion it
chooses. But when its leaders assume to
question the American loyalties of large
groups of fellow citizens who desire to help
Israel through special designation, and even
by providing manpower for the upbuilding
of the Jewish state, they must be looked
upon as obstructionists who are harming the
great effort to, end the Galuth and to corn-
.plete the task of rescuing the hundreds of-
thousands' Who are still languishing in coun-
tries of oppression. . . .
The AmeriCan Jewish Committee's reso-
lution - was adopted on the eve of Congres-
sional action in . supportof. liberal U. S.
grant-in-aid - fOr Israel: There was only one
motive behind the action of both houses, of
Congress: the humane task of relieving suf-
fering for the settlers in Israel and in other
lands. But the Committee acted out of -an
unjustified .fear and raised a false issue. Its
stand is a .most deplorable one, and the criti-
cism_it invited is fully justified.

Edward M. M. Warburg, under whose inspiring leader-
ship American Jewish communities are conducting the re-
markable job of gathering funds for the United Jewish Ap-
peal, in his message to the UJA conference in New York last-
Saturday night, recalled that at the beginning of this year
there were false prophets who maintained that the fund
could not possibly secure more than $50,000,000 and that if
it reached the $70,000,000 mark it kwould' correspond to a
miracle.
It is fortunate for Israel, whose needs depend in great-
est measure upon UJA.'s funds for the continuation of the
tremendous resettlement program; and for American Jewry,
whose honor is at stake in the UJA- objectives, that Mr. War-
burg was Ale to report that the miracle had been attained-
' and exceeded. By reaching a total approximating $75,-
000,000, the UJA has achieved remarkable results this year,
thanks to a loyalty in all communities that speaks well for
American Jewry.
It is especially ,encouraging to know that the UJA is
able 'to retort to the Gov6rnnient of the United staff,
whose generosity towards the needy was evidenced last
week in the grant-in-aid for Israel included in the Mutual'
Security Act, that the jewish communities are not ielax--
- ing their, .own effort.% that: Jews are continping and will
continue ,their aid to the needy, that the work of upbuild-
ing- and rciaeniption Will go-on until the problem of home.,
lessness is soNcd completely.
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- Detroit's leaders at the conference went all the way
with the rest of the country in pledging full payment on the
1951 campaign. This -pledge, commits all of us to a great re-
sponsibility—of completing payments' on pledges in order
that the entire sum needed—part of which is being secured
through bank loans—should be attained. Our 'past records
are assurances that these duties will be fulfilled.

AJP's Anniversary

A year is too short a span in which to
judge the achievements of an effort such
as the formation of a feature and news
agency. Nevertheless, the American Jewish
Press, formed by the American Association
of English-Jewish Newspapers, alreatly has
an important record. Serving the supple-
mentary needs ,of more- than 30 English-
Jewish newspapers, AJP has introduced
many innovations. It has created a picture
and mat service unprecedented in Jewish
journalistic efforts. It has begun direct over-
seas photographic radio 'transmissions. It
has undertaken to expose the danger of
Muftyisrn, the terrors of anti-Semitism
AJP's primary accomplishment is the
presentatio not news to cover the American
Jewish scene. It is truly an American and a
Jewish service.
The first year is •just the beginning. With
proper support and with increasing interest
on the part of' English ;Jewish- 14iblishers,
this' service will grow frotn , 'strength' .to
strength. " And its strength also will reflect
the virility of American Jewry. •

B:alfou• •_ Anniversary

Thirty-iOur years ago -. todaY, in the
midst of World War - I, jeWty received' the
electrifying news that Great Britain pledged
herself to facilitate the establishment of the
Jewish National Home in Palestine. While,
in the course of historic developments, Jews
built the foundations for the state of Israel
by their own power, it was the magic 'of the
Balfour Declaration that set great efforts
into motion. On this day, we therefore bless
the memory of the late Lord Balfour with
a sense of appreciation. Locally, - the Zion-
ist Organization of Detroit again will com-
memorate this day with its annual Balfour
Ball tomorrow night, an occasion on which
we recall the friendship , of a man who initi-
ated the political task which began the
movement Israelward.

Shaarey Zedek's 90th Year

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Follett-Award Book

'Our Religion—The Torah'

A Magnificente Book for
Youth, Teachers, Parents

Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch's "Our Religion—the -.
Torah," published by Jonathan David Co. (505
5th Ave., N.Y. 17) is a thoroughly fascinating
little- book that will help Jews of all ages—and
non-Jews, too, of course—understand how the.
Torah is written, how it is decorated, the con-
tents—Books of the Bible—and the traditions
that accompany synagogue observance in Torah
reading. .
While it is meant' *for- children 8 to 12 for
whOin. the book was prepared as a textbook, it is
a volume of great value for parents and teachers --
as 'well. Beautifully illustrated with , photographs
of the Torah, children reading the TOra-,h, the •
Torah decorations,Mantle, Crown, •Breastplate,
BeliS, Pointer—it provides: inforMation
found anywhere
Furthermore, Ram _Kolatch_ offers excellent
d:e,seriptions of the torah'S use in various cele-
brations—Simhat Torah, Shevuoth, at COnfirma-
tion.:1 His book contains : choice: passages .froin ;
the Torah to illustrate the points he advances .
'and: there is a workbook fora use by children ih
schools.
It is, indeed, one of the finest contribution.
to religious studies that has reached us in -many, .
years. It .undoubtedly will prove of great value—
in schools and should have a every. large circula-
tion.

Oursler's- 'Old Testament Story'

Christological -Notes In
'Greatest Book Ever Written'

Congregation Shaarey Zedek's 90th anniversary to be
"The Old Testament Story: THE GREATEST.
observed during the Thanksgiving week-end, adds to the in-
BOOK EVER WRITTEN: Reverently Retold With
teresting functions which mark Detroit's 250th Birthday.
.- Second oldest Detroit Jewish congregation, having Powerful Simplicity by Fulton Oursler. In the
of 'The Greatest Story Ever Told'," is
branched out from Temple Beth El in order to retain tradi- Manner
way Doubleday (575 Madison, N.Y. 22): in.._
tional practices in the Jewish synagogUal ritual, the .Shaarey the
troduces to us the new Oursler volume, on the
Zedek has made many . sigmificant contributions to Jewish front jacket, On the back of the jacket we read,.
and civic life in Detroit. Her members always have been the among the commendations for the book, the.:
forefront in sponsoring philanthropic, educational, social- message of Dr. David DeSola Pool of New York:
service and civic projects..The synagogue itself has been a "Fulton Oursler's retelling of the ancient Orien-
center of communal activities. Its rabbis have been leaders tai Bible story in pOpular modern style should
in the community and have helped train others for leader-. help reduce our generation's painful ignorance of
the contents of the Bible."
ship. • • • ..
This 'reviewer agrees with the remarks of Dry.
Shaarey Zedek members haye been among, the leaders Pool.
Oursler is a .remarkable story-teller, who
in the, Zionist movement in Allied Jewish Campaigns, in . haS 'excelled
in his narrations of the Biblical,
Community Chest drives, in high city and state official 'po- .tales. In this book he measures up 'to the .ableSt.
sitions. They continue to hold major posts in outstanding men who have undertaken to,
41e,
movements—Iocal
and national—thus lending glory to their Scriptural tales and to recoun them to our
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synagogue's- name.
generation.
'From the' Creation down to Malachi, Oi.u•Siele
The Jewish News joins with the entire community in
greeting.
.
ting Congregation
;ShaareY •Zedelc ...With the. hope that follows Closely' the , Old -Testament stories, fie
same,
its activities will continue for the good of our community : 'tells them in`popular style, but he is at the - excit-
time the dramatist who introduces all the
and Our nation as well at' for Istael. '
ing details, the able 'student who brings rever-
ence to his stories While- making them apPear,
ie Israel Etbildrnic
human and natural. *. • ' : • • • ,
The modern reader will' be-interested especial...
A number of very distinguished leaders and scholars,
in his description'' of the Return of Jews 4e
as well as -authorities on Israeli economic problems, will have ly
under Cyrus, of reconstruction after
the week-end of Nov. 10 and 11 to participate in the Eco- Palestine
state's reduction.
nomic Planning Conference for Israel, at the Jewish Center. the There
is _this to be noted about the new
Primarily intended to stimulate activities in behalf of the Fulton Oursler book: His Epilogue introduces the
Israel bond drive, it is sincerely 'to be hoped that all local Christological note. Oursler's final chapter deals,
organizations will be well represented at the conference and with "The. Unwritten Years: Between the Old:
that leaders in all spheres of Jewish activity will join in Testament and the New," and in it he deals with
the Maccabean struggle, leading us to the Chris-
planning the proposed bond sales among Detroit Jews.
Next week's conference must encourage greater effort tian era. At this point, his book becomes Chris-
of the
here in behalf of the bond, drive, and the organizational rep- tian Commentary. Here he speaks 7:14
as
interpretation of Isaiah
resentatives, together with those who have been chosen to Christian
prophesying that Jesus was to be born of a,
lead in the discussions on Israel's economic problems, have Virgin,
and he makes other references which,.
an opportunity to share in a great task in support of the because .of their Christological nature, would .
Jewish state. Participation in the forthcoming conference is make it impossible for his book to become, re-.
of the utmost importance for the attainment of the desired quired Jewish reading In traditional Jewish.:
objectives.
schools which reject these theories;

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