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By PHILIP SLOMOVITZ
Campaign Reaches Total of $2,47i,830'
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Israds (raving for Peat* :•Rreadifteis --
o Defend overeignty, Told by Cabinet
at Opeping Drive Rally
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The Rothschild Gifts and Traditions
The gifts totalling 410,000 pounds made by Baron James de
Rothschild to scientific, religious and welfare institutions in
Israel, to commemorate the reburial in Israel of his parents,
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Baron Edmond and Baroness Adelaide de Rothschild, mark an
interesting continuation of a family's tradition of devotion to
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and interest in Eretz Israel.
Irving W. Blumberg, co'echair- stand the strain of those who duced division leaders. Samuel
On the occasion of the exhumation of the bodies of the
Rothschilds for reburial in Israel, the London Jewish Chronicle man of the Allied Jewish Cam- live on the border that is con- Rubiner, president of the Jewish
published the following list of the 49 settlements which were either paign with Harvey_ Goldman, stantly threatened by hostility." Welfare Federation, gave an
Describing t h e wonderful
analysis of the campaign objec-
established by the late Baron Edmond de Rothschild or consolidated announced at the public meet-
by him together with the Palestine Jewish Colonization Associa- ing which formally inaugurated feeling "of seeing so much tives, and told of the scores of
local, national and overseas
tion (PICA), the dates indicating when the colonies were estab- , the campaign,, Tuesday evening,
friendship for Israel among
Americans," Mr. Saphir ex- - agencies aided by the drive. Mrs,
lished or when they first received their subventionS: at Temple Israel, that a total of
Haifa. Area: Zikhron. Ya'aqov (1882), Hadera (1890), Bat $2,671,839 had been subscribed pressed his government's ap- Harry Jones spoke for the Wom-
en's Division and Rabbi Frain
preciation for the assistance
Shlomo (1889), Atlit (1903), Giv'at Ada (1905), Binyamina (1922), as of that night. Last year, the
Shehunat Ya'aqov (1932), Giv'at Hapoal (1934), Nahiat Jabotin- people who subscribed this sum
that comes from this country. welcomed the gathering in be-
half of Temple Israel.
He asked for its continuation
sky (1947). Pardes Hana (1929), Tel Zvi (1932), Ma'ayan Zvi had given $2,537,087. This in-
The audience was thrilled by
and said that "we shall not be
(1938), Kfar Glikson (1944), Ma'agan Michael (1949), Beit Ha- dicates a favorable trend in the
the liturgical, Hebrew selections
nanya (1950), Caesaria (1950), Talmei Eleazar (1952), Sdot Yam drive, Mr. Blumberg, who pre- able to continue alone."
sided, stated.
"We haven't completed our sung by Cantor Moshe Kusevit-
(1953), Neve Yam (1953).
Lower Galilee: Sejera (1952), Kfar Tavor (1901), Belt Keshet
In the principal address of the task," he stated. "Of the 750,000 sky, accom p a n i e d by Julius
(1944), Yavniel (1901), Beit Gan (1904), Mishmar haShelosha
evening, Israel Minister of Com- people we have brought to Israel, Chaj es.
(1937), illenalieiniya (1902), Mizpa (1909), Kinneret (1909), Ash-
munications Joseph Saphir de- only 400,000 are fully integrated
Saphir Honored by UJA
dot Ya'aqov (1933), Gesher Nehalim (1939), Shadmot Dvora cleared that Israel seeks peace, into our spiritual and economic
NEW YORK, (JTA)-Israel in
(1939), Alumot (1946), HaZor'im. (1939), Ginosar (1947).
but that in view of the continu- life. The other 350,000, many of
Upper Galilee: Rosh Pina (1882), Mahanaira (1898), Yesod
ing Arab threats, "every man, them sick, must be trained and the six short years of its sover-
woman and child in Israel will made fully suited for citizenship. eign existence has emerged as a
kaMa'ala (1883), Sde Eliezer (1951), Mtula (1890), Ayelet Hasha-
stand up to defend the integrity We must integrate these people leading outpost in the Middle
har (1918), Kfar Gil'adi-Tel Hai (1916).
Judea: Petah Tiqva (1878), Rehovot (1890), Nes Ziona and sovereignty of Israel." He to be self-supporting and event- East of American industrial ac-
(1883), Rishon I-Zion (1882), Kfar Saba (1903), Gdera (1884), stated: "If the Arabs try, as they ually not at the expense of tivity and today is producing a
threaten, to push us into the American Jewry. We seek eco- variety of American-brand prod-
B'er Ya'aqov (190'7), Mazkeret 3atya (Ekron) (1883).
Not only the people of Israel, but all .Jewry reverently pay sea, it will be over • the dead nomic stability. We look forward ucts that are finding a world
to your cooperation. We look market and bringing a profitable
tribute to the memory of the Rothschilds and acclaim Baron bodies of our people."
"We are not interested in war," forward to peaceful work in the return to United States andIs-
James' interest in the people's needs.
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Mr. Saphir said, "but there are upbuilding of the country to raeli capital, Joseph Saphir, Is-
tragic incidents which incite to serve as a cultural center and as rael Minister of Communica-
In Juxtaposition: Theodor Herz! Gaster and Judaism Council
In juxtaposition, viewing an Anglo-American experience, as trouble. Those of our people who an inspiration to Jewry and the tions, declared at a reception in
the Plaza Hotel given in his
contrasted with the Rothschildian French-Israeli epic in Jewish live in border settlements go to world."
Congressman Franklin D. honor by the United Jewish Ap-
life, we have -a differing demonstration that is antagonistic to bed without knowing whether
peal.
Roosevelt of New York, the
the Jewish cause. At the tenth annual conference of the American they will get up alive in the
Mr. Saphir called particular
other guest speaker, paid trib-
Council for Judaism, in Philadelphia, this week-end, Theodor H. morning, or that they won't be
ute to Israel by declaring that atention to the growing concen-
Gaster, distiviguished son of an eminent father, will be one of sniped at when they go to work.
tration in Israel of American
"never have so few accom-
the speakers. His father was the late Haham Dr. Moses Gaster In the situation that has de-
industrial, agricultural and fi-
plished so much. Given time,"
of • London, one of Dr. Theodor Herzl's earliest supporters. veloped lately we shall take all
nancial experts, asserting that
His son was given Herzl's names - Theodor Herzl. This necessary measures to prevent he declared, "Israel, by ex- these
technicians, in coopera-
ample, can overcome much of
bloodshed,
:but
you
must
under-
son, who has earned fame as a scholar, as a university professor,
the prejudice inspired against tion with the investors them-
as a writer, as an authority on comparative religion and folklore,
selves, have given the new State
her by her Arab neighbors."
now appears as a spokesman for the anti-Zionists who have I srael Minister of
Harvey Goldman outlined the a widening range of "American
turned anti-Israelis and comforters of the Arabs.
campaign machinery and intro- know-how."
R eli g on to
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Guest t
The late Haham Dr. Caste
as er r had his s differences with the D
Zionists and turned critical of the World Zionist Organization,
i o n May 6
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but we doubt whether he ever would have made an appearance at a In Detrot
function that was aimed. td ha,rm ioIsrael and the Zionist ideal.
Moshe Shapira, Israel's Min-
Perhaps his son has inherited . a - grudge. But :that hardly excuses
ister of Religion and Social Wel-
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the comfort he .gives to the anti-Zionists.
By BORIS SMOLAR
For that Matter, we question the wisdom of the • appearance fare, will arrive in Detroit next
(Copyright, 1954, Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
of the chairman of the American Jewish Tercentenary Com- Thursday, to be the house guest
Behind the Scenes
mittee, Ralph E. Samuel, at this conference. True: the Judaism of Mr. and Mrs.
American and United Nations observers who are in closest
Council's president, Lessing J.. RosenWald, is a member of the Louis Rose, of k
touch with the Arab-Israel problem are now quietly advancing a
national Tercentenary Committee and one of its supporters. 2934 W. Outer
"package settlement" of this problem . . . These observers reveal
Nevertheless, we trust that .Mr. Samuel's appearance, at the con- Drive. He will
the secret that Arab leaders and diplomats of -the U. S. and other
ference, strictly in the interests of the Tercentenary, will not be be greeted here
interested nations are now holding frank, private discussions con-
linked with the negative aims of that parley of anti-Israelis.
by a welcoming
cerning a possible framework within which an over-all Arab-Israel
In any event, such are the tricks of the complicated life of • group headed
settlement might be considered one day . . . These are taking
Jewry: that in one family a tradition of friendship for Israel is by Mr. and Mrs.
place
in the capitals of Egypt, Syria, Jordan and Lebanon, al-
perpetuated; while in another a son negates the Zionist works Rose and Mr.
on the surface the representatives of these countries con-
though
of his father.
and Mrs. Char-
tinue their bitter fight against Israel in the United Nations .
- And insofar as loyalties to countries of birth are concerned, lie Wolbk. Both
There appear to be important pressures inclining the leaders of
no one will question the deep-rooted devotion of the Rothschilds families are
the Arab countries towards reaching a settlement with Israel, the
to France, in whose armies both the elder Baron Edmond and friends of Min- Moshe Shapira
care-
the present Baron James had served. But the Council for Judaism, ister Shapira, having been en- observers established after visiting major Arab capitals and Arab
comparing
their
findings
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There
is
the
desire
of
fully
striving to be "holier than thou," sins where it could be devout, tertained in his .1-iome in Israel
businessmen to benefit from. Arab-Israel trade, and in particular
arises to curse when it could bless-and therefore, in turn, can during their visits there.
the need of Jordan to supplement its present awkward trade
not be blessed.
Minister Shapira's visit here routes . . . There is the desire of Egypt to stabilize its northern
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will be utilized in behalf of the borders . . . And there is the distinct possibility that soon the
Internal Amity: Rosenwald and the Tercentenary
Arab states will find themselves saddled With the responsibility of
An important question involving amity among Jews is forced Israel bond drive.
caring for the great number of the Arab refugees- on whom $200,-
Minister Shapira,. leader of 000,000 has been spent so far by the United Nations Relief and
to the front by the selection of Lessing Rosenwald, head of the
chairman
of
the
American
associate
Council for Judaism, as an
Hapoel Hamizrachi,' the religious Works Agency . . The American and UN observers found that,
Jewish Tercentenary. The Boston Jewish Community Council has labor party, has -been a key per- privately, Arab leaders now admit that most of the refugees will
expressed its "dismay and indignation" over such a selection and sonality in the Zionist move- never return to Israel, although the same leaders painfully avoid
declared it "an affront to the Jewish community of America," in ment. He was a member of the voicing this conclusion publicly or in the press where opposition
a resolution which called for the rescinding of Mr. Rosenwald's "shadow" government which elements might use it to the embarrassment of the governments
selection to a high post in the Tercentenary Committee. The Bos- preceded the establishment of concerned . . . They also found that the Arab . governments are
ton Council's letter to Ralph E. Samuel stated that "the sense of Israel, and became a member of now convinced that Israel has come to stay and that Arab oppo-
those who voted for the resolution was that the Council for Juda- Israel's Provisional 'Government.
sition to the existence of the Jewish State will.lead nowhere.
ism has done irreparable harm to Jews and to American interests In the 1948 elections for the
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both at home and abroad."
Knesset, • he was one of the
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leaders of the United Religious Peace
On the basis of their. observations acid talks with important
The Tercentenary Committee's defense asserts:
Bloc and entered the govern- Arab leaders, these competent observers came to the conclusion
"We do not believe that the Tercentenary should be made a ment as Minister of Interior,
that the Arab governments would be willing to.- settle with Israel
vehicle for propagation of any particular ideology in American Immigration and Health.
on the following terms . . . 1. Return of a token number of Arab
Jewish life. Some among us may feel strongly that the identifica-
In . his : present cabinet port-
tion of a Jew is solely in terms of his religion; others may lean to- folio, he has primary responsi- refugees, possibly up to 100,000, to Israel . 2. Payment of com-
ward a different interpretation. The celebration should not be bility for the care and rehabili- pensation to all other refugees on a basis to be determined by an
international commission appointed' by the -United Nations; that
committed to either philosophy."
tation of new immigrants in
This is logical. But it is not sufficient to counteract the dam- Israel, and maintains close and compensation to be paid immediately by the United States, with
Rectification
age that accompanies recognition by Jews to a small group of their friendly working relations with Israel to repay the U. S. on a long-term basis' . 3.
misguided kinsmen who, indeed, have "done irreparable harm to Christian, Moslem, and Jewish of the borders at certain. points to allow the joining of villages
and lands which now are separated; this would be a mutual con-
Jews and to American interests both at home and abroad." It is religious groups..
cession, with Israel to gain at some points, and the Arabs at :oth-
difficult to visualize 99.9 per cent of American Jewry meeting' 'on
ers . . . 4. Jordan to get access to the Israeli port of Haifa by•rail
equal ground with the less than one tenth of one per cent of our
for
people in this country who boast of being anti-Zionist, and under DAR Opposes Adoption and possibly a road through Israel e with Haifa-'to be-a free port'
goods in transit to or from Jordan ... This demand is advanced
that label are anti Israel and often an_ti-Jewish,
Of Human Rights Pact by Jordan because Syria and Lebanon - are making it extremely
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expensive for Jordan to import and export through the Lebanese
Life Tenure for Rabbi Morris Adler: Merited Recognition
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port of Beirut . . . 5. A land 'corridor across the southern Negev
Congregation Shaarey Zedek last week extended to Rabbi
The Daughters of the Ameri-
connecting Egypt with Jordan; this is being demanded by Egypt
Morris Adler the great distinction of electing him rabbi for life.
can Revolution approved • a
in order to get an overland connection with the eastern Arab
This honor comes to the distinguished rabbi after only 15
resolution opposing adoption
states now cut off from Egypt . . . 6. Israel to 'give up its Mt.
years of service in this city. He earned it meritoriously, by conse-
of the United Nations Cove-
Scopus enclave, including the' buildings. of t1e Hebrew University
cration to service and marked ability.
nant on Human Rights on
and Hadassah Hospital, in return for the present .UN enclave of
Rabbi Adler is today, without challenge, one of the five or six
the ground that "it would re-
Government 'House and its buildings . . 7.. The United Nations-
most distinguished men in the American rabbinate. He is a good
strict freedom of religion and
notably the United States, Britain and France - should give an
organizer, an able leader, an eloquent speaker. Shaarey Zedek
speech, and thus "could de-
ironclad guarantee that the terms of the settlement, territorial
retains national recognition as one 'of the country's leading con-
stroy the Bill of Rights of the
and otherwise, would be respected . . . The American and UN' ob-
gregations as a result of Rabbi Adler's continuation of the tradi-
Constitution of the United
servers who are beginning to promote the idea of a "package
tions for piety and scholarship established in this community by
States."
settlement" of the Arab-Israel conflict on the basis of the above
the congregation's rabbi emeritus, Dr. A. M. Hershman..
terms, are not certain that Israel can be persuaded to accept all
We join in acclaiming merit and in extending heartiest con-
the terms . . They believe, however, that - the Arab government
gratulations to Rabbi Adler on the distinct honor accorded him 2-DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
could be persuaded to accept them at present.
April
30,
1954
Friday,
in his being given life tenure by the synagogue he serves so well.
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