`There Goes the .Balance of Arms'
THE JEWISH NEWS
Incorporating the Detroit Jewish Chronicle commencing with issue of - July 20, 1951
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PHILIP SLOMOVITZ
.Editor and Publisher
-
FRANK SIMONS
SIDNEY SHMARAK
City Editor
A dvertising Manager
Sabbath Scriptural Selections
Sabbath,
the
twenty-ninth
day of Tishri, 5716, the following Scriptural selections -will be
This
read in our synagogues:
Pentateuchal portion, Gen. 1:1-6:8. Prophetical portion, I Sam. 20:18-42.
Rosh Hodesh reading of the Torah on Sunday, Num. 28:1-15.
Licht Benshen Friday; Oct. 14, 5:35 p3n.
VOL. XXVIII, No. 6
October 14, 1955
Page Four
David Ben-Gurion s Courageous Leadership
When a people chooses a leader un- passage of their ships through the Egyptian-
qualifiedly, it is proof that - he is able to controlled Strait of Tiran between the gulf
carry the burdens of his state and is deserv- and the Red Sea, it will be done, and he
ing of the honors his countrymen shower added: "we can do it by air, by land and
upon him.
This certainly is the case with David by sea."
This may sound like militarism, but be-
Ben-Gurion, whom Israel has recalled to the
fore branding it as such one must study the
Premiership. • existing conditions in the Middle East.
As the chief architect of the new state,
Ben-Gurion has pointed
Mr. Ben-Gurion has proven again and again Israel's future, Mr.
direction of Asia and East
-
out,
lies
in
the
that he can face issues fearlessly. His enemies
—especially those in the neighboring Arab Africa. In a peaceful world, there is room
countries—have interpreted his will-power for all industrious people to benefit from
as "activism." In truth, however, it is pri- trade, one with another, and selfishness and
marily firmness and determination. Israel is animosity like that displayed by the Nasser
on the defensive, and as the state's chief regime can not benefit any one. The United
spokesman; he is compelled to do all in his Nations has established the principle of free-
dom of passage for shipping of all nations
power to protect her.
His realistic approach to the issues of through the Suez Canal, but General Nasser
his state was in evidence numerous times*. has chosen not to apply it to Israel. On the
The manner in which he had built a defense contrary, his regime's actions are to stifle
foice is proof of his vision. He was far- Israel's trade through that route, and Mr.
sighted also in his emphasis on Israel's need Ben-Gurion has set out to prevent s u c h
for the Negev area: when Oil was struck obstruction.
Mr. Ben-Gurion and his government have
there, his point was proven to be very sound.
Now comes another Ben-Gurion plan: the best wishes of their kinsmen throughout
the 'establishment Of an Israeli port at the the world and of liberty-loving people every-
Gulf of Aqaba. Israel's shipping is now where. By enforcing the principle of free-
•
blocked in that area by Egyptian ,guns, an dom of the seas, in addition to many other
Mr. Ben-Gurion , has let it be known that freedoms which Israel now is enforcing; Mr.
even if his people should be compelled to Ben-Gurion and his people are reaffirming a
resort to arms to assure the safety of the basically human ideal.
Van Paassen's Report on USSR
'Visions Rise and Change'
In his latest book, "Visions Rise and Change," published by
Dial Press (461 4th, N. Y. 16), Pierre Van Paassen undertakes the
task. of proving that in spite of official Communist antagonism to
religion, the Russian people have an
abiding faith , cling to it and are not
only defying the Communists in their
allegiance to their faith, but are suc-
seeding in their efforts.
-World-renowned as a great narra-
tor, Van Paassen again emerges in this
new volume as a master of the written
word. The numerous episodes recount-
ed in this volume hold the reader
spellbound. The mass o • or
•
accumulated by him will both enlight-
en and amaze the reader.
There are numerous references to
Jews and the position of. Judaism in
Russia under the Soviets, and there
are important reflections in the atti-
.
-
Pierre Van Paassen
tudes of Jews towards religion, espe-
the
Prayer
for
the
United
Nations
United Nations W e e k, to be observed the text of
cially that of Van Paassen's guide, Shlomo Grynboim, who continu-
Oct. 16-24, should be a matter for concern and World Peace, prepared by the Church
ally spoke of the error he had committed in not having gone to
by all peoples, by every American who hopes Peace Union and World Alliance for Inter- , Palestine when he had. the opportunity to do so.
national Friendship Through . Religion:
Early in his 'story, Van Paassen introduced Grynboim. His first
and prays for peace among all nations.
_
that so often
Many organizations already are planning _ Forgive us the • national" sin and
conversation with him throws much light on the misunderstandings.
power that
besets us: the pride of wealth
that were current in Russia about Zionism. "I only know what I
special programs in observance of this week, Leads us to take international action by our-
read in Emess," Grynboim told the famous American writer to
which currently marks the 10th anniversary selves alone, the selfishness that blinds us to
heard
of the United Nations. In spite of the many the needs of . other people, the suspicion and , whom he was assigned as guide by Intourist. And when he spread
of
the
progress
made
by
the
Zionists
and
of
the
untruths
crises which face the UN at this time The fear of the stranger within and outside our ,
about the ArabS in. Palestine, he exclaimed, "My God, my God,
subject is one of the most serious of our gates. In Thy deep mercy, eternal God, grant
I had . a chance !?'
country may join with- other • why didn't I go there when
time,- since it involves the - interdendence
. . that our belobed
. ep
acts
of
compassion
for
ct
suffering
—
At
the
very-outset,
Van
Paassen
tells about his childhood; about
nations in
of tlae entire World:
the
missionary
work
conducted
by
his mother among Jews in Ha-
together
0
reconcile
While there remains the battle between humanity, in working
land He refers to Nazi anti-Semitism and to the threat by a fellow
between
peoples,
in
seeking
to
differences
the
struggle
.in
the
Middle
East and West
traveler to Russia, a German Ingenieur, Johann Dietrich, that
which to
East, the crisis that was created by the establish a foundation of trust _ on
.
Jewish "blood will flow," in vengeance against Wilson's Fourteen
ld.
wor
a
French walk-out , the ideal inherent in the build a more peaceft
Points and the Jews, as a reminder of the Hitlerite threats against
Father to have
e enttire
•
world,
Lead
United Nations nevertheless is being treated,
mercy
new birth of freedom and justice, -of
the Jews.
The Pope had foreseen an assault by Communists, Van Paassen
as it should be, with the utmost sincerity. a nd truth—to the glory of. Thy Holy Name.
-states. "It coincided with an outbreak of anti-Semitism i in the
Through the UN we continue to entertain Amen.
Soviet Union and ,in the satellite countries. The persecutions
the hope that, in the course of time, all n.a-
started when Stalin was still officially alive (he maintains that
. .
tons will get together and will act for peace,
Stalin had disappeared from the scene long . before the official
for the elimination of strife, for the enforce-
expansion has
announcement of his death) and continued until Beria was placed
An impressive program of
ment of common rules of justice for .. all.
were charged
Americans are, of course, primarily in- been introduced-by the- City of Hope, . the.
under arrest in -Jdne, 1953. Roman Catholics. and Jews
terested in the present , celebration of UN famous medical center of Duarte, Calif. Spe- with the crime of cosmopolitanism."
The Jewish News Commentary, on Sept. 23, already referred to
Week. The headquarters of the UN is in cializing in research and in the treatment
- Paassen's refutation of Soviet anti-Zionist charges. We deal
van
our
Government
contributes
of
the
most
dreaded
diseases,
the
City
of
-
• from "Visions
our country;
now wi th a 'tonal aspects of the issue, by quoting
p has added to its staff many noted
the largest amount toward its functions; our Hoe
Rise and Change," as follows:
representatives are deeply concerned in the authorities. A number of Detroiters now
"Animated by the very realistic consideration that Israel stood
events involving all nations — especially in serve on its staff, and the work it does merits
the need of the kind of Jewish immigration which Russia
in
the interest and support of America's Jewish
can provide, the government of Israel repeatedly sought to enter
democratic ideals and peace objectives.
f
communities.
o
into
negotiation with the Soviet authorities in the matter. Rus-
It has been estimated that the cost
In Detroit; a devoted . group of leaders,
sian Jewry, perhaps two million strong, is on the whole far
the UN to our country is 54 cents for every
superior physically and in technical skill to the masses of
American. This is a small sum when only who annually plan to make financial con-
immigrants which have come to Iirael from such backward
the individual is dealt with; it involves a tributions to this medical center, are again
countries as Iraq, Yemen and the disease-ridden ghettos of
very large sum for the nation at large. But active in an effort to raise a quota of $100,000
_
North Africa..
if we can attain peace, it is worth every for the coming year. Their successful efforts
"it was not easy for the Soviet authorities to give an outright
UN Week and the World 's Interdependence
City of Hope
in this direction in past years point to an-
negative answer to the insistent demand for Jewish emigration
dollar
invested. peoples have . a p articular in- other successful venture _when they gather
Oppressed
without at the same time showing up as insincere the professions
at their annual dinner on Nov. 6. All who
of goodwill and support given by Soviet diplomats in the matter
that
erest in the United Nations . The assistance are interested in the advancement of the
of the Israeli Republic's recognition. Besides, certain satellite
tat is provided by UN a gencies for home-
to the aid
less refugees and needy children; the UN's medical sciences, and
in aiding sufferers - countries, notably Czechoslovakia, spontaneously a came
military attic
ailments , wish them well
of the State of Israel when it was faced with
-
from
intercession when there are war threats; the
on the part of the nations comprising the Arab League ...
machinery that has been set up to improve
t'llad the Soviet Union in the hour of Israel's anguish lifted
the health of many peoples and to eliminate
, there may well have been a repetition of the exodus
the
curtain
On Oct. 18, our community will move
from Egypt with tens of thousands of Soviet Jews running
illiteracy—these are just a few of the funs-
tions which militate in favor of the UN in into action in behalf of the United Founda-
to the defense of beleaguered Zion, as Dutchmen would have
ll
tion and its many causes which embrace all
Gone or Englishmen if their mother countries were in danger.
spite of its shortcomings.
`On bat maman, j'accours!"They are beating up my mother,
We have had disappointments. It has the major needs of all groups- in our popu-
am running to her defense!' exclaimed the '70-year-old French
been felt that the UN was. too slow to- act lation.
poet Paul Deroulede in August 1914 when he learned in Norway
Every faith Is represented in it:. Catho-
when Israel was attacked by her many hostile
France was invaded by the Kaiser's army."
neighbors. The UN, to date, has not succeed-. Tics, Protestants and Jews. All. conceivable _ that There
is so much more of spe'cial interest, to the general and
ed in compelling the Arabs to talk peace needs are financed by the United Founda-
to Jewish readers, in Pierre Van Paassen's "Visions Rise and
with Israel. The international organization tion.
Change" that we shall no doubt return to it again. Suffice it to
' ma-
Several of our Jewish community s.
has yet to find a solution t6 the sad problem
state at this point that the USSR attitude on Israel and Zionism
of the flow of heavy armaments into the jor agencies- derive -: their - income from the and towards religion in general is not a good one. But while Van .
- --
Paassen is very certain that the members of the Russian Orthodox
camps of Israel's adversaries. But we retain United Foundation.
Church will keep the church alive and will overcome the anti-
the hope that these problems will be solved It is of the utmost importance, there-
religious sentiments of Communist officials, we remain in the dark
and that the UN will come forth with solu- fore, that all Detroiters should contribute
the
campaign
about
thp f4ure, of the. Jews , in Russia. The trend _seems to be that
tii
IT
411ring,
soon.
.
„tp
i-Wally
ll
Of.
mankind's
sad
,problems
1
tions to a
-
Jews in the USSR cannot survive as Jews.
United Foundation
--
1:lecatfse We retain these hopes, we accept' period, starting on Oct. a