Jewish Community Urged to Pursue
Constructive Tasks at Impressive
Yiddish Tercentenary Celebration
24—DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Friday, December 24, 1954
Justice Department
May Start War
On Hate Groups
WASHINGTON, (JTA) — The
Justice Department indicated
that it is giving serious atten-
tion to a report issued last week-
end by the House Committee on
Un-American Activities in which
prosecution was requested of the
New York anti-Semitic organ-
ization National Renaissance
Party because it engages in anti-
Jewish and pro-Nazi activities
which are "clearly subversive
and un-American."
The report of the Congres-
At the impressive Tercentenary Yiddish meeting at the Wood- sional committee sharply con-
ward Jewish Center, Sunday evening: several of the participants demned "neo-Fascist and hate-
and committee members, from the left: M. GOLDOFTAS, DR. groups" and emphasized the
JACOB SHATSKY, LOUIS LaMED, JOSEPH BERNSTEIN, Cantor danger of anti-Semitic and neo-
HYMAN ADLER, DR. SHMARYA KLEIMAN, VIVIAN GOLDSTEIN, Fascist groups operating under
JOSEPH EDELMAN.
the guise of combatting Com-
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munism.
An impressive gatheNng that Mr. Bernstein, who outlined
Committee investigations dis-
filled the Woodward Jewish the progress attained here by closed that organized anti-Sem-
auditorium to capacity, Sunday the Tercentenary Committee, itism in the United States falls
evening, enjoyed a festive cele- spoke of the achievements of
two patterns: "the neo-
bration of the American Jew- the Yiddish groups, their cul- into
ish Tercentenary. tural _creativity, the press and f a s c i s t organizations which
openly espouses a Fascist re-
Conducted under the chair- the theater that was estab- gime for the United States, and
pressed
thanks
to
his
rnanship of Joseph Bernstein,
the organized hate group, which
editor of the Detroit edition of committee for assisting in the masquerades as a defender of
arrangements
for
the
celebra-
the Forward, who headed the
our republican form of govern-
committee on arrangements, the tion and especially commended
meeting was marked by two the Jewish Welfare Federation ment yet conducts hate cam-
paigns against racial and relig-
stirring addresses—by the noted for its grant which made pos- ious minorities in the infamous
historian, Dr. Jacob Shatsky, and sible the Detroit Tercentenary tradition of the Fascist dictat-
the national president of Miz- celebrations; Irwin S h a w,
rachi, Rabbi Mordecai Kirsh- whose work as executive secre- orships."
The report mentioned some of
blum. tary of the local committee
has been of a 'very construe- the most extreme of the anti-
A thrilling portion of the
tive nature,
re and Mr. Shaw's Semitic groups and individual
meeting was the appearance
committee, agitators in the country but
of the charming, 16-year-old assistant
on the
failed to mention such organ-
Abraham Kastenbaum.
Vivian Goldstein, of Chicago,
izations as those operated by
Dr.
Shatsky,
in
a
scholarly
re-
whose Yiddish recitations were
Gerald L. K. Smith, Merwin K.
view
of
the
position
of
the
Jews
acclaimed by a cheering and
Hart,
and Joseph P. Kamp. Ap-
appreciating audience. Miss in this country, asked for the
Goldstein, who was educated abolishing of legends regarding parently the intent was not to
history and demolished present a comprehensive survey
in the Yiddish schools of her our
some myths. Contrary to gen- of all such groups but to single
native city of Chicago, recited
eral beliefs, he said, there were out a few, like the "National
a Hanukah story by J. L. Yiddish
speaking and writing Renaissance Party" for detailed
Peretz, . a story from Sholem Jews in this country at the be- study.
Aleichem, Kovner's "Haym
ginning of the 1800s. He empha-
Salomon" and Lisser's "Hor-
sized that "Jewish history
ah."
ss
what Jews have created for I
The Hanukah candles were themselves." He added: "What
lighted by Cantor Hyman Adler, they create for others is assimi-
who also sang a group of holi- lation."
day songs, accompanied by Bella
The distinguished guest speak-
Goldberg.
Young adult participation in
er pointed out that East Euro-
Greetings were extended by pean Jews, who left a lasting the celebration of the American
Dr. Shmarya Kleiman, in behalf mark on history, came to this Jewish Tercentenary will be
of the Community Council, country in the days of the marked locally with an impres-
whose culture commission coop- founding of the 13 Colonies. He sive program from 9 to 12 p.m.,
erated in sponsoring the cele- declared that the richest of the Jan. 2, in the auditorium of the
bration, and Philip Slomovitz, in three centuries in American 'Davison Jewish Center.
behalf of the Detroit Tercenten- Jewish history was the third and Under the direction of Marvin
ary Committee.
that the test of Jewish strength Schpeiser, committee coordina-
will come in the fourth century. tor, the evening will feature a
He said he was heartened by pageant under thedirection of
Israel Asks Session
new forms of Jewish life, the Julius Schwartz. Members of
rise of the Jewish Center move- many young adult groups Be-
Of Security Council
ment and of a fine English-Jew- longing to the Jewish Communi-
On Bat Galim Case
ty Center's Young Adult Council
ish literature.
"Where there is freedom," will participate in the program.
Direct JTA Teletype Wire
to The Jewish News
Dr. Shatsky emphasize d, Another highlight will be a
UNITED NATIONS, N.Y.—Is- "there also can be Jewishness. dance, at which Iry Field and
rael on Tuesday formally re- We travel on that road and his orchestra will play the mus-
C. An exhibition by the Center
quested a meeting of the Secur- we must become a great Jew-
ity Council in connection with ish national and cultural Modern Dance Group also is
planned.
Egypt's blockade of Suez Canal force."
Rabbi Kirshblum, in a moving According to Schpeiser, volun-
and detention of the Bat Galim
appeal for strong adherence to teers are needed from each par-
and its crew of 10.
Abba S. Eban, Israel's perma- the traditions which have kept ticipating group to work on the
nent delegate to the UN, made Jewry alive, declared that be- various committees planning the
the request in a letter to this cause of the persistent efforts community-wide event. Workers
month's president of the Coun- of the first arrivals in this coun- are needed as hosts and hostesses
cil, Charles Malik of Lebanon. try to acquire religious freedom, and on the refreshments, pub-
such freedom also was attained licity and scenery committees.
The letter reads:
To offer services to the com-
"I have the honor to refer for other faiths. He urged posi-
once more to my government's tive and constructive approaches mitttee in charge of the Young
complaint against Egypt con- and efforts in Jewish living in Adult Evening, Call Schpeiser,
cerning the enforcement by that America. at TR. 5-8450.
country on restrictions on the
passage of ships trading with
Israel through the Suez Canal.
"In view of the fact that the
Copyright, 1984, by American Jewish Press
S.S. Bat Galim, together with
its crew and cargo, has not yet
been released from unlawful de-
tention by Egypt to proceed on
its journey to Haifa through the
Suez Canal, I have the honor,
on instructions from my govern-
ment, to request that a meeting
of the Security Council be called
at an early date in order that
the matter may be considered
further."
It seems likely that the Coun-
cil will not meet again until
Tuesday. The official "Journal
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Pageant, Dance
For Tercentenary
THE TERCENTENARY STORY
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Symphony Salutes Tercentenary
Orchestra's Present Status
THE DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Paul Paray conducting,
whose program next Thursday will be dedicated to the American
Jewish Tercentenary, is real news in the music world today.
Reorganized in 1951 under the most favored of financial condi-
tions, the Detroit Symphony is now a mature and seasoned
instrument hailed conservatively as "one of the world's greatest"
by no less an authority than Leopold Stokowski.
Under the Detroit Plan 34 large organizations—business,
industry, banks, foundations, labor unions, associations, the City
government—joined with hundreds of smaller organizations and
individuals with three year pledges of sufficient size to build a
great orchestra. The governing board of the Detroit Symphony,
with representatives from all contributing sources, was built on
a truly democratic basis. It is a "working" board, playing an active
part in all matters pertaining to the orchestra.
Boasting first-chairmen like Mischa Mischakoff, Toscanini's
concertmaster for 15 years, this is one of the most powerful
conductor-orchestra combinations to be found anywhere.
At the Tercentenary concern next Thursday, the works of Aaron
Copland, Bloch, Webber and Mendelssohn are on the program.
Of special interest at this time is the fact that Mr. Copland
last week was one of four outstanding musicians who were elected
as new members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
Mr. Copland was listed in the announcement as "widely recognized
today as the leading American composer." His orchestral works
include "First Symphony," "Lincoln Portraits" and "Concerto - for
Piano and Orchestra."
Children's Tercentenary Events
At Mumford High School Sunday
More than 3,000 children are ish music of Sephardic, German
expected to participate in the and East European origin—as
two American Jewish Tercen- well as native American hymns
tenary events Sunday, at Mum- and folk songs. The orchestra-
ford High School. tion and musical transitions
At 10:30 a. m., the program to have been arranged by Zinovi
be presented for children 8 to Bistritzky, who will also lead the
12 will feature the choirs of the Adas Shalom symphonic ensem-
United Hebrew Schools and ble accompanying the Cantata.
Piano Bella
accompaniment
be has
by
Shaarey Zedek, the lighting of Mrs.
Goldberg, will
who
the candles by Sanford Saulkas also trained the cast musically.
of the United
Hebrew
community
singing
led Schools,
by Can- The following girls of Adas Sha-
tor Judah Goldring, accompa- lom will perform the Cantata:
nied by Bella Goldberg and a - Sandra Bailes, Rhoda Bigel-
play, "Freedom Hall," by the fol- man, Sharron Carpenter, Mari-
lyn Cherrin, Eleanor Cohen,
lowing Hin
children
of Drama
the Temple
Deanna
Dunsky,
Israel
School
Club: Phyllis
Rhoda Cooper,
Hechtman,
Nancy
Katz,
Judy Oppenheim, Frey d a Ruth Lewis, Marilyn Lurie, Nan-
Shultz, Joan Schneider, Sharon cy Lustig, Gail Michelson, Jac-
Robbins,
Joni Silvers,
Handleman,
Miller,
Marlene
Newman,
Copley, Judy
Judy Judie
Hack, queline
Ellen Rose,
Rhoda
Siegel,
Shane
Steve Brown, Sheldon Davidson, Spanier, Sheila Starman, Sha-
Walter
Bagdade,
Harold
stein, Lenny
Soloman,
Jerry Fin-
Tal- un Steinman, Marilyn Tannen-
baum, Marcia
Victor,
Deborah
berg. The director is Sheldon Wainer,
Dorothy
Yagoda,
Lor-
Slavin. raine Yolles.
Afternoon Program
At 2:30 p.m., the following
program will be presented, also Egyptian Embassy
in the Mumford High School Disseminates 'Jewish
auditorium, for children of 13
Atrocity' Propaganda
through high school age :
Singing by the choir of Tem-
WASHINGTON, (JTA)—A vio-
ple Beth El, conducted by Mrs.
Jason H. Tickton; group singing lently anti-Jewish pamphlet en-
by the United Jewish High titled "Jewish Atrocities in the
School, directed by S. Maltz; Holy Land," is being distributed
community singing conducted by in Washington by the Egyptian
Sho,shana Friedman; Bella Gold- Embassy to tourists visiting the
berg and Jason H. Tickton, ac- Embassy.
An introduction to the pamph-
companists. The lighting of the
candles will be by Congregation let which contains fraudulent
Bnai Moshe pupils. The main atrocity photos, states that it
feature of the program will be intends "to expose the malicious,
the Cantata on the theme of the barbaric and inhuman methods
American Jew written by Rabbi of extermination by the Jews of
Jacob E. Segal and performed by Palestine in violation of the ac-
the last Adas Shalom confirma- cepted rules of civilized chival-
rous warfare." A "bacteriorlog-
tion class.
Rabbi Segal has based the ical warfare" charge is made
Cantata upon Hebrew and Jew-1 against Israel.
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