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Dr. Immanuel Velikovsky, whose challenging
"Worlds in Collision" continues to intrigue schol-
ars and to foment debate over his claims that
Venus' colliding with the earth had forced a
change in time and in calendar, and created a
terrestrial cataclysm, continues to keep scientists
at war over his views with his latest work, "Ages
in Chaos" (Doubleday, 14 W. 49, NY).
In the first volume—to be followed soon by
the second in which he will conclude his argu-
ments—Dr. Velikovsky disputes the claim that
the ancient Hyksos were the Israelites. He identi-
fies the Hyksos with the Amalekites and contends
on this score that the entire structure of ancient
history hangs in the balance.
"Ages in Chaos," in its reconstruction of the
story of the Exodus and of Egyptian history,
points out that almost 600 years of history are
unaccounted for. Dr. Velikovsky states that—
"establishing the period in which the Exodus
took place becomes of paramount importance:
Israel did not leave Egypt during the New
Kingdom, as all scholars maintain, but at the
close of the Middle Kingdom. The entire period
of the Ifyksos lies in between; the expulsion
of the Hyksos was neither identical with the
Exodus nor did it take place before the Exodus.
The Hyksos were expelled by Saul; their later
destruction was the work of Joab, soldier of
David. David lived in the tenth century, and
Saul was his predecessor on the throne. The
PHILIP SLOMOVITZ, Editor
SIDNEY SHMARAK, Advertising Manager
FRANK SIMONS. City Editor
May 16, 1952
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Vol. XXI—No. 10
Sabbath Scriptural Selections
This Sabbath, the twenty-second day of lyar,
5712. the following Scriptural selections will be
read in our synagogues:
Pentaterichal portion—Lev. 25':1-27:34.
Prophetical portion—Jer. 16:19-17:14.
Licht Benshen, Friday, May 16. 7:27 p.m.
Alarming interrogation
Congressmen E. E. Cox of Georgia and
John Rankin of Mississippi succeeded in se-
curing passage, by a vote of 193 to 158, of
a resolution to conduct "a complete investi-
gation of educational and philanthropic
foundations and other comparable organiza-
tions which are exempt from Federal income
tax." Such investigations are to be made to
test "subversive activities" of groups in ques-
tion. In spite of warnings that we already
have a large number of authorized investi-
gating bodies. we are now to be burdened
with another ouizzing committee which, we
are Wa riled by Rep. Adam C. Powell of New
York, will have the power to interrogate
such loyal groups as World Council of
Churches. Bnai Brith, National Association
for Advancement of Colored People and
of hers. .
The fact that Southerners as well as
Northerners objected to the measure is an
indication of its dangers to our freedoms.
Thus, Rep. Carl Elliott of Alabama raised an
objection on religious grounds. stating that
philanthropies, out of which arise the con-
cepts of man's religion, will be affected, and
he posed the question if the committee would
have the power to say that the expenditures
of charitable organizations "are not in the
interest of the United States."
During the debate on the resolution au-
thorizing formation of the commitee, at-
tacks were-launched upon the Julius Rosen-
wald Fund which has 'aided Negroes and
Negro institutions. In addition to the Rosen-
wald Fund, Rep. Cox also referred to such
honored groups as the Guggenheim, Rocke-
feller, Sloan and Carnegie Foundations. He
spoke disparagingly of Columbia, Chicago
and Cornell Universities, thus adding to the
anxiety already aroused by the formation of
the new committee.
Such attacks caused Rep. Robert Hale of
Maine to warn that "the ultimate effect of
this resolution will be to discourage chari-
table foundations and those who might oth-
erwise contribute to them or endow them.
Under it, it Would be easy to establish con-
gressional censorship of all teachings and
teachers in our colleges and universities, thus
putting an end to any semblance of acade-
mic freedom."
Congressmen Cox and Rankin have given
us another cause for worry over the status
of our American freedoms. In this issue as
well as in matters affecting immigration and
naturalization, they have managed to enroll
majorities to support their proposals. We
are, indeed, living in a period of unrest that
is created by fear. If it were not for fear
these gentlemen would not find easy sailing
in efforts to interrogate respected philan-
thropic and other causes. Perhaps we shall
soon be blessed with the courage of a new
gecneration that will refuse to accept such in-
tolerable acts. But first they will have to
dispel fear.
Warped Judgment
Rabbi William F. Rosenblum has not
learned the wisdom of advice that one should
think twice before speaking once. In a re-
cent sermon in his New York temple, he lav-
ished praise on the anti-Zionist Council for
Judaism, criticized Zionists as "extremists"
and made this statement: "It will not hurt
Israel for American Jews to maintain our
religious and cultural activities to their full-
est as part of our American life and tra-
dition."
He has set himself up as judge over the
huntimds of thousands of good Americans
who are supporting the Zionist idea and has
chos n to_ judge them as if they were re-
.- jetting Faith. He has thereby given credence
to the Sayii-ig that "arrogance is the obstruc-
tion of wi dom." How else are we to inter-
pret an usive statement which condemns
people and undertakes to malign
them in the eyes not only of Jews but also
of non-Jews?
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expulsion of Hyksos was put at 1580. which
leaves almost six centuries unaccounted for."
Therefore he asks the question whose history
will this century move and whether David lived
in the 16th century before this era? His "Ages
in Chaos- seeks to solve the problem of synchro-
nization of the histories of the two peoples of
antiquity.
"Either Egyptian history is much too long or
biblical history is much too short," Dr. Velikov-
sky contends and adds that he noticed a path
on which to start the journey through which to
find an answer to this problem. He states that
"the equation of Hyksos and Amalekites gave
support to the synchronization of the fall of the
Middle Kingdom and the Exodus."
But he is not yet at the end of his journey:
we cannot regard the problem of ancient history
as solved until we have covered the full distance
to the point where the histories of the peoples
of the ancient East no longer present a problem
of synchronization."
Therefore the second volume will be looked
forward to with the keenest interest.
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New Records in Philanthropy
Detroit's Allied Jewish Campaign, which opened aus-
piciously on May 6. offers proof that the hearts of our people
are warm and that there is less ground for anxiety than
some believe.
The new high mark reached at the opening dinner with
the introductory large sum subscribed by pre-campaigners
is an indication of the community-mindedness of our people.
Contrary to fears of a decline in interest in Israel and in
local causes, many increases have been recorded in contri-
butions made thus far, and the prospects for success are
encouraging.
Christian Scholar Denies Bible
Prophesied Ministry of Jesus
We make the point that the fears of a lessening in-
terest in Jewish affairs is exaggerated. Since the establish-
ment of the state of Israel, it has been difficult to organize
meetings with large attendances. The "mass meeting" idea
appears to have deteriorated and it has become necessary to
reach our people through new approaches. Nevertheless, the
Allied Jewish Campaign's Women's Division managed to en-
list 3.000 vdlunteer workers for its G-Day. The trades and
.professions, the Junior Division, the newly-formed . Teen-
Agers' group and other campaign sections are succeeding in
receiving a hearty response from prospective contributors.
This is proof that conditions are not as black as they appear
to those who are disappointed by "smaller audiences," by
the "mass meeting" idea.
The point we make must not be interpreted as com-
placency, as smug satisfaction with a "philanthropic" accom-
plishment. On the contrary, we believe that mobilization of
Jewish forces must continue and that there should be no
slowing clown of efforts to educate our people, to train them
for community services, to band them together for action in
defense of democratic ideals and Jewish causes. But the
fact that the major campaign receives a hearing, that a large
corps of workers volunteers its efforts for service to overseas
and local causes, should be accepted as an encouragement
We must keep in view the fact that the Allied Jewish
Campaign incorporates in its scope Israel and continued aid
to oppressed Jewish communities. as well as the important
local needs. The liberal gifts given collectively for all the
movements incorporated in the Allied Jewish Campaign rep-
resent a cominUnity cardiometer which is recording heart
beats that throb with kindness.
The beginning is a good one. But it is only a beginning.
To attain the minimum of $5,200,000 sought in this year's
drive in order to assure for Israel an amount equal to last
year's allocation, it will be necessary to reach many thou-
sands of Detroiters whose pledges have not yet been re-
corded. The workers must continue their solicitations until
every prospect is accounted for. The giving public must
search out the solicitor, in instances when contributions are
overlooked. What we have achieved so far is only a begin-
ning. The work must go on until the job is done. Working
together, we can achieve our aim.
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Meanwhile, let it be recorded that the Allied Jewish
Campaign is a very important instrument for community
mobilization, for education in the spheres covered by the
causes included in the drive.
If we have failed to reach many of our people at cul-
tural meetings, we have the satisfaction of knowing that the
appeals for the causes included in our campaign have stirred
the heartstrings of Detroit Jewry. They are leaving an im-
portant mark. Through serious effort, we shall be able to
continue the task of instructing Detroit Jewry for partici-
pation in movements for the best interests of our people arid
of this great nation.
Prof. Rolland Emerson Wolfe of Western Re-
serve University, Cleveland, has captured the
spirit of the Hebrew Prophets so well in "Men of
Prophetic Fire" (Beacon Press, 25 Beacon St.,
Boston 8). that his research work is certain to
win wide acclaim.
As a Christian, he has naturally written hi*
book with a Christological approach. But in thel
main he has been objective, impartial and with
strict adherence to the Biblical texts.
While his descriptions are intended for young-
er readers, it merits recommendation for all.
He deals with the lives and activities, and
with the Prophecies, of Amos, Hosea, Isaiah,
Micah, Jeremiah, the Second Isaiah, Jonah and
then, in a chapter on "Prophets of Later Cen-
turies," discusses John the Baptist, Jesus, Mo-
hammed, Mahatma Gandhi.
Of special interest in his opening chapter,
"The Prophets—Who Were They?," is his re-
pudiation of the claim that the Hebrew Prophets
predicted the coming of Jesus. Stating that it
is baseless to claim that certain passages in the
Bible predicted the expected ministry of Jesus,
he declares: "Most of these supposed 'Messianic'
passages were not even in the original collec-
tions, but became added in the years after the
exile when Palestine had lost her king, for which
Messiah was but another name. These passages
anticipated a day when political independence -
would be restored, and a righteous king would
again sit on the throne of Israel."
Humor Mixed With Facts In
'Florida Fishing' by Kushin
"Florida Fishing and Other Stories" (Exposi-
tion Press, 386 4th Ave., NY16) is the second
book written by Nathan Hushin. His first was
"Memoirs of a New American."
A few years ago when illness forced Mt. -
Kushin to go to Florida on long vacations, he
started sending his friends short stories instead
of letters. These stories were inspired by relax-
ation, free time and wonderful climate.
His fancy takes the form of descriptions
fish holding a meeting to discuss how they can
avoid being caught, or of the man who retires
and lives to curse the ads and buy his business .
back for double the original price.
Hushin, whose last book was about his ex..
periences as a Russian Jewish immigrant to -
America, does not limit his stories to strictly
amusing subjects. Some of them satirise the -
fallacies and stupidity behind race prejudice
and discrimination.
Born in Russia in 1884, Kushin came to this.
country in 1904. Before he became a successful-
real estate broker and builder in Philadelphia,
he worked as a paperhanger, -painter; cigar
maker, and bathhouse attendant. He now ii.ves
in Miann.Beach.
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