Purely Commentary By PHILIP SLOMOVITZ Justified Rebuke to Lessing Rosenwald . Detroit's Jewish Tercentenary Committee last week expressed justified resentment against the naming of the head of the Coun- cil for Judaism, Lessing Rosenwald, as an associate chairman of the American Jewish Tercentenary Committee. Mr. Rosenwald has spearheaded a movement that has em- braced the cause of the Communist-Arab bloc at the United Na- tions. He has inspired suspicion in American relations with Is- rael. He has encouraged an antagonism towards Zionism which continues to harm Israel. He has thereby lost the right to leader- ship in the ranks of Judaism — a term his Council has abused. * * * 'I Might Have Helped to Save Lives':—Isaac Deutscher There really are very few anti-Zionists left anywhere. Many who were opposed to Zionism have repented. Some former anti- Zionists now admit their errors. Your Commentator calls your attention to an interesting admission by a distinguished author. Isaac Deutscher, whose bio- graphy of Leon Trotsky we reviewed only a few weeks ago, was in Israel to study conditions in that remarkable little country which is being built in defiance of many obstacles that are being placed in the paths of the builders of Zion: He wrote two ar- ticles for the courageous fortnightly magazine, The Reporter. In the second article he made this most significant statement: "Israelis who have known me as an anti-Zionist of long standing were Curious to hear what I was thinking :about Zionism now. I have, of course, long since aban- doned my anti-Zionism, which was . based on a confidence in the European labor movement, or, more browny, a con- fidence in European society and civilization which that so- ciety and civilization 'have not -justified. If, instead of arguing against Zionism in the - 1920's and 1930's, I had urged European Jews - 'to go to Palestine, I might have helped to save some of the lives that were to be ex- tinguished in Hitler's gas chambers." Similar repentance may be gnawing at the minds of many Jews, former antagonists of Zionism. If the "Protest Rabiner" of Munich, who conspired against the early Zionists; if those who opposed the movement in the days of the Balfour Declara- tion, if the anti-Israel Judaism Council people and those who are aligned against Israel had acted realistically, there might have been no gas chambers, no crematoria, no pogroms — and Great Britain might have been rescued from acting perfidiously. But even in this enlightened era, in the post-Nazi period which still is within the memory of Lessing Rosenwald and his small band of panicky Jews who are trodding a demoniacally evil path, there are Sanballats who would make such concessions to Israel's enemies as to endanger the lives of a million and a half Jews who, at last, have built a home for themselves in the ancient land of Israel. If the Jewish enemies of Israel have not learned the lesson that was taught by Hitlerism, if they can not recognize the real-7 : ity of Isaac Deutscher's repentant statement, then we have! wasted words. • Yet: these words must be uttered — so that those who build with one, hand and defend with the other, as in the days of Nehemiah, in defiance of the Sanballats, may Continue; to gain courage -in the knowledge that one never retreats frorn; a just cause. - , - Andrei Vishinsky at the Arab Cocktail Party We doubt whether any one will miss- Andrei- Vishinsky, who is said to have retired from active service with his government and who has returned to Russia. He has left behind him an evil record. He must have made some friends — judging by the fact that, in spite of his established policy not to attend cock- tail parties, he nevertheless made an appearance at an Arab party. This is a note especially directed to the attention of Assist- ant Secretary of State Henry A. Byroade, who was so concerned, in his address before the anti-Israel Jewish Council, lest the Soviet Union gain "control and influence" in the Middle East. And Israel, in the meantime, remains the only democracy in that area. That young state is the only sure weapon against Communism. Doesn't the State Department recognize this truth? (There is a proverb: "consistency, thou art a jewel." Ap- parently, jewels are rare.) The "Peace" - loving Rabbis and the "Foster"-Children Let's stick to the subject "branded" under Rosenwald's name for another few paragraphs. It is immaterial whether Lessing Rosenwald remains as presi- dent of the Council for Judaism or not. He has rendered damage and whoever aims to wear his shoes can do no worse. No one who subscribes to the Council platform is in position to do good. At the moment, we are intrigued by the honors the Council bestowed upon eight rabbis for having "courageously supported the separation of the faith of Judaism from all nationalist in- roads." The eight are Rabbis Samuel Goldenson, David Lefkowitz, David Marx, Irving Reichert, Morris S. Lazaron, Abraham Cron- bach and Solomon Foster. We are especially amused by the last three names: Lazaron once toured the country in support of the program of the Zionist Organization of America. Cronbach is the famous pacifist who played an important role in the_ case in defense of the Rosenbergs who died in the electric chair at Sing Sing, on the charge of treason. We agreed with him that capital punishment is wrong. We oppose at in principle. But he seems to favor it for Israelis, by supporting the Council program. That program, by playing the Arab hand, would mean death for hundreds of thousands of Jews who would be made defenseless. How come, Rabbi Cronbach? Aren't you a seeker for peace also for Israel? Why don't you start a peace crusade—between Israel and the Arab states — instead of giving comfort to those who seek Israel's destruction? Then there is Rabbi Foster. While he was rabbi in Newark, N.J., he sat in a front row at a meeting addressed by Maurice Samuel and heckled the noted author. The story goes that Mr. Samuel addressed himself to the rabbi and said: "I am speaking to the, children of Israel. not the foster - children." That brings us to the point: in dealing with the destructive Council, are we affected by sinful fosterage? There is "galgenhumor" in the story of the eight rabbis who would rob Israelis of their freedom and American Jews of their right to assist their kinsmen in the Holy Land: the gifts presented to them for their "courage" were Hagadahs! What irony! Now they can re-read history and learn anew that the . battle for freedom is as old as the people Israel! LeaderS Check . Campaig'n Progress 2—DETROIT JEWISH • NEWS Friday, May 14, 1954 • Luloff Award Winner Featured in Concert Of Music Study Club Lois Pachucki, 14-year-old win- ner of the 1953 Gwladys Luloff scholarship award, sponsored by the Music Study Club of Detroit, will be heard in concert at 8:15 p.m., Wednesday, in the Detroit Institute of Puts Lecture Hall. Mrs. Joseph M. Markel, presi- dent, announces that Mrs. Ira G. Kaufman is chairman of the organ ization's scholarship pro- gram. and is as- sisted by Mrs. J. S. Sauls. Miss Pachu- Miss Pachucki cki's program will consist of selections by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin and Ravel. An all-A student at Mum ford High School, Miss Pachu- cki presently studies piano with Mischa Kottler. Since the age of nine, she has appeared in annual recitals, and has been heard three times as soloist with the Detroit Sym- phony Orchestra, her first ap- pearance being at the age of 10. Last year, Miss Pachucki did en- semble work in the East under the direction of Rudolf Serkin, and she presently studies cello with Thaddeus Markiewicz. Auditions for the 1954 scholar- ship, states Mrs. Kaufman, will take place on June 23, in the Baldwin Recital Hall. The pub- lic is invited to attend. Mrs. Henry Weinberg, chair- man of the club's philanthropic committee, announces that on Tuesday, members of her com- mittee will offer a program for rc 3idents at Northville State Hospital. Featured will be the choral group under the direction of Dan Frohman, with Rose Bassin Stein as accompanist. In addi- tion, talented, young violinist, Isadore Saslove, will be heard in several selections. Mrs. Norman Allen will conduct community singing. • NORMAN KATZ, chairman of the Junior Division; Arts and Crafts Chairman HARVEY WILLENS; and HARVEY H. GOLD- MAN, who with Irving W. Blumberg is chairman of the Allied Jew- ish Campaign, check progress of the divisions on the campaign score-board. Dr. Emil Lehman to Address Regional Parley of United Synagogue, Sunday Dr. Emil Lehman, assistant The conference program in- executive director of the United eludes sessions on New Trends Synagogue of America, will be in Jewish Education, Leadership the principal speaker at the an- Development and Synagogue nual conference of the Michigan Administration and a seminar Region of the United Syna- on "Is Conservative Judaism gogue, Sunday, at Congregation Becoming the Pattern for Amer- Shaarey Zedek, it was an- lican Jewish Life?" nounced by Dr. Leonard Sidlow, 1 A Mincha service will wind president of the region. up the proceedings of the con- Dr. Lehman, who will speak ference which will be attended on "Overall Planning for your by delegates from all Conser- Congregation," is the author of vative congregations in Michi- the recent national survey on gan. synagogue leadership under- William of Kaufman, regional taken by the United Synagogue. director the United Syna- Rabbi Morris Adler will greet gogue, is in charge of con- the Conference on behalf of the , ference arrangements. host congregation. Between You and Me , Protests Against Arming of Arabs Direct JTA TeletYpe Wire To The Jewisth .News Rep. L. B. WAS H INGTON Heller told the --House of Rep- resentatives that "unfortunately our own country has recently embarked upon a policy of so- called impartiality between Jews and Arabs which only serves the cunning purposes of the Arab states." He cited the arms grant to Iraq and said "we are cod- dling the Arabs at the expense of Israel, our only true ally and friend in that area." Rep. Edward A. Garmatz, Maryland Democrat, called the attention of congress to a re- solution adopted by the Balti- more Zionist Council in protest against an administration deci- sion to provide Iraq with a free grant of American munitions. " The House Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday directed its attention to the Arab-Israel situation in a meeting which was held behind closed doors. Econo- mic and military aid to the Near Eastern area and strategic con- siderations were dismissed. Turkish Government Okays Delegates for Israel Parley ISTANBUL, (JTA)—For the first time, Turkish Jewry was permitted to send a delegation to attend the World Sephardic Congress, which opened in Jeru- salem. • The Turkish government has granted a request of the Grand Rabbinate to send such a delegation. Under Turkish law, n.o local group may be affiliated with. or send delegates to meetings of groups abroad, unless the gov- _ ernment grants permission. Jew- ish communal leaders expressed satisfaction with the govern- ment's action, describing it as a .sign of .understanding and sym- pathy toward the Jews. -By BORIS SMoLAR (Copyright, 1954, Jewish Telegraphic Agency) The DipiOnialiC Front It is no- mere coincidence that Britain's note to Jordan to en- 'gage' in.' - direct talks 'With . Israel under United .Nations supervision was delivered to the Amman government during' the Week the : s. 'State .Departmerit--through Assistaht 'Secretary - Henry A. Byroade—indulged in all kinds of public "advice" to :Israel . •Both- moves seem to be the result of the recent meeting in London between Secretary of State John Foster .Dulles and British. Foreign Minister Anthony Eden, . . It is knoWn that at that meeting the two statesmen discussed the Arab-Israel problem, and it is assum- ed that a "division of labor" policy was adapted_ . Britain, under this policy, was to use pressure on Jordan. which is dependent on British support, while the United States was to do some pressuring on Israel. . . In view of the fact that Israel wants direct talks with Jordan as well as with the other Arab countries, there was no need to use pressure on Israel on this point . . . The State Department's pressure, therefore, was directed at seeking "assurances" from Israel for the Arabs. .. The Washington move makes the Israeli man on the street believe that Britain is show- ing a much wiser attitude on the Arab-Israel problem than the United States. . . The general feeling is that U.S. Government seems to be veering between Israel and the Arabs, pleasing none and upsetting both. - Communal Issues The question of religious observances in Jewish hospitals in this country is now one of the main issues in American-Jewish communal life. .. There are about 65 Jewish hospitals in various parts of the country and a good many of them serve non-kosher meals to Jewish patients who require kosher fOod. . . This raises the question of why Jewish communities should maintain or support a hospital which ignores the basic principles of the Jewish religion. . . The Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds has, therefore, conducted an inquiry concerning kashruth observance in the Jewish hospitals throughout the country. Only 51 hospitals replied to the questionnaire. . . The replies establish that approximately one-third of these - hospitals serve all kosher meals, one-third serve some kosher meals, and one- third serve no kosher meals. In 20 of 26 cities having Jewish general hospitals it is possible for Jewish patients to have a kosher diet. . . General hospitals in Cities of Jewish population of 175,000 and over preponderantly serve no kosher meals. . • Those in cities of 15,000 to 175,000 population preponderantly serve some kosher meals. . Of three reporting hospitals in cities below 15,000 populatiOn, two serve no kosher meat. . Several of the hospitals serving no kosher meats reported that they did not serve meat and milk together, or served no pork, pork products, shell 'fish, or other proscribed foods. . . Some hospitals in the "non-kosher meals" category—like Mt. Sinai Hospital in Now York and the Brooklyn Jewish Hospital—provide a kosher tray on request, prepared by an outside caterer. . . There is a special fee for this service in Mt. Sinai and in the private and semi-private rooms of the Brooklyn Jewish Hospital. . Jewish Memorial Hospital in New York serves dairy food for patients requesting kosher food. . . Mt. Sinai in Milwaukee has a special dairy tray, while Beth Israel of Newark maintains a separate dairy kitchen for patients requesting kosher food. . . An interesting variation is found in Beth Israel of Boston : . • There, all meals on ward service are kosher, but in private and semi 7private services, the provision of kosher food is optional with the patient. . . All in all the survey established that at the present time only a small proportion of Jewish patients in Jewish general hospitals request kosher food When it is optional.