Milstein Concert Successful — Large Audience at Balfour Event; Appeal Issued in Israel's Defense Detroit scored a triumph Sat- urday evening with its innova- tion—the sponsoring of a concert instead of a ball to mark the Declaration anniver- Balfour sary. _ More than 2,500 contributors to the ZOD and to the Ameri- can Zionist Fund attended the event, at the Masonic Temple, and Mr. Milstein was given :ovations for his excellent rendi- tion of a highly technical pro- - :gram. Mr. Milstein was especially - effective in Bach's Partita in - -•.-'13osition of Jews Excellent Article In Look Magazine • A crystal clear picture of "The Position of the Jews in America Today" is given in the Nov. 29 issue of •Look Magazine under that title. It is written by Look's national affairs editor; a Gentile who, by taking the time to study the Jew in many areas of Am- erican life, came up with a true understanding of Jews in this country. Disagreeing with a statement by the American Council for Judaism that the only thing Jews have in common is their ,religion, the writer, William Att- wood, says, "A Jew- is a member -of a historical community held together by common memories, religious tradition and external pressure." In the article, Attwood dis- cusses such questions as "How Are Jews different than other Americans?" "Can a U.S. Jew support the state of Israel and still be a good American?", "Why ...are there so many Jewish or- -ganizations?", "Is there much -anti-Semitism in the U. S. to- day?" "What makes people anti- 'Semitic?", "Will Jews ever be completely integrated in Amer- ica?" The answers to these questions are important to an understand- ing of the Jew. Referring to a survey taken recently in a Michigan County with a popula- tion of 30,000—of whom 13 were "Jews—the author writes the fol- lowing: "Nearly 40 percent of the Gen- tiles had never met a Jew; yet three out of four said Jews must not get 'too much power,' and two out of five were in favor .wr of 'sending them back to Pales- tine'." A pictorial. story of a Flint Jewish family, Mr. and Mrs: Art -Hurand and their five children, is used to illustrate that. Jews participate in business, com- munal affairs, civic matters — almost everything, except the -country-club social life, which the writer describes as the last -barrier remaining to be broken. Also mentioned in the article,. in the section on military ex- ploits of the Jews, is the name of Detroiter Raymond Zussman, whowon posthumously the Con- greional Medal of Honor for heroism in World War II. - D Minor (for violin only) and in the second portion of the program in Bruch's Concerto in G Minor. His program also included selections from Tar- tini and Brahms. He also played •three encores. Artur Balsam was Mr. Milstein's able piano accompanist. (It may be interesting to note that the Jewishness of the com- poser Max Bruch (1838-1920) was questioned by only one Berlin music critic, Alfred Ein- stein, but was accepted by others.) A reception followed the con- cert in the Fountain Room of Masonic Temple. After the intermission and pre- ceding the final portion of the program, Rabbi Moses Lehrman, ZOD president, greeted the audience, and spoke briefly on the seriousness of the present situation in the Middle East. He read a resolution, which was adopted unanimously by a standing vote of the audience. The resolution expressed a "sense of shock at the calami- tous manner in which the Communist countries have be- gun to invade the Middle East," thereby giving comfort to Israel's enemies who are threatening her destruction, thereby endangering the lives of a million and a half peo- ple. The resolution added: "In view of the impending danger and of the threats to peace not only to that area but to the entire world, this Assembly of 2,500 celebrants, by unanimous vote, calls upon our President, and our State Department, through our rep- resentatives in both Houses of Congress, to demand an end to the arms race; to insist that Egypt and Israel meet for direct pew* talks; ;to as- sure protection for Israel, her citizens and her boundaries, by providing arms for the small state that is being over- whelmed by force of arms and numbers of 40,000,000 hostile neighbors. "We plead, as Americans who are interested that our nation, which was the first to grant recognition to Israel should not be the first to for- sake her, that Israel should be given the necessary means for defense." This annual Balfour celebra- tion was especially heartening to the group of leaders, espe- cially the heads of the arrange- ments committee—Samuel Feld- stein, Harry Cohen and -Abe Borman—who advocated a con- cert instead of a ball. The feel- ing- generally was after the event that the result justified their preference and their op- _ timism. . Subscription Rate Goes Up on Dec. 2 The continuing rise in pro- duction costs necessitates an in- crease in The Jewish News' subscription rate. As of Dec. 2, the annual mail subscription rate will be $5. 0•• Sobeloff Honored: PHILIP M. KLUTZNICK, world President of Bnai Brith, presents the organization's highest award, the Bnai Brith President's Medal for Humanitarian- ism and Public Service, to Solicitor General SIMON E. SOBELOFF, while Attorney General HERBERT BROWNELL, Jr., and Chief Justice EARL. WARREN look on. The pre- sentation took place in Washington, at a dinner which wound up the three-day annual meeting of the Bnai Brith board of governors. The 700• guests heard Mr. Brownell throw Administration support behind the nomination of Mr. So- beloff for judge of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Three Distinguished Authors to Speak At Book Fair Gatherings Here December 3-6 Jacob Glatstein, Mrs. Sydney Taylor, and Dr. Moses Zalesky will be among the distinguished guest authors speaking at the 4th annual Jewish Book Fair, Increase Is Seen In Jewish Youths' CollegeAttendance The tidal wave of boys and girls resulting from the high birth rate of the early 1940's will double the student college population of this country dur- ing the next 15 years, overflow- ing educational facilities and creating serious program and financial problems for colleges and universities, the Bnai Brith board of governors was told at its three-day annual meeting at the Mayflower Hotel, • Washing- ton, by Dr. William Haber, Uni- versity of Michigan economist, chairman of the Bnai Brith Hil- lel Commission. He said that as many as 75 per cent of Jewish youth in the 17-21 age bracket will be in college in 1970 as compared to 50 per cent in 1950. * * * - The Bnai Brith board of governors, taking cognizance of the "resurgence of religious and cultural interest in the Jewish community," called on all Jews to affiliate with syna- gogues and temples and to engage in cultural and philan- thropic community endeavors in a resolution adopted at its annual meeting. The meeting called upon the U. S. to supply Israel with de- fensive weapons. Another resolution. pledges co- operation in combatting juvenile delinquency. Bnai Brith in Europe serves as a force for brotherhood, over- riding differences in language and background while preserv- ing national loyalties, Dr. Ed- Win Guggenheim of Zurich, Switzerland, told the gathering. Bnai Brith is the oldest and largest service organization in the world, with branches in 35 countries. It was founded in New York City in 1843. Dr. Zalesky Jacob G latstein Dec. 3-6, at the Jewish Com- munity Center's Davison branch. Mr. Glatstein, a Yiddish writer, is known for his auto- biographical novel, "Ven Yash Iz Gefohren," (The Peregrina- tions of Yash), describing the author's experiences during a short visit to his native Poland. Published in 1940, this work was hailed as one of the finest analyses of the spirit of present- day Polish Jewry. Mr. Glat- stein has also been known as the outstanding poet of the im- pressionistic school known as "Insichisten." His poetry Was collected and published in 1937. Since 1925, he has been a reg- ular member on the staff of the Jewish Morning Journal. Mrs. Taylor is the author of "All - of - a - Kind Family," a juvenile best seller and winner of the Charles W. Follett award for 1951. The book also received the first prize ever given by the Jewish Book Council of Amer- ica for a juvenile book. "More All-of-a-Kind Family," a sequel to her first - book, has been writ- ten by popular demand. Mrs. Taylor has had an unusually rich career. Originally a dancer with Martha Graham's troupe, she left the company with the birth of her daughter. Asso- ciated with Cejwin Camp for the past 14 years, she has writ- ten and directed the plays pro- duced each summer by the campers. Dr : Moses Zalesky, educator, lecturer, and writer, is the edi- tor of "Omer," annual of the Midwestern Council of Jewish Educators, and former editor of "The Parent-Teacher's Voice," published by the Midwestern Federation of Hebrew Teachers. Mrs. Taylor He is co-author of a Hebrew reader, "Am V'Giborav," for Hebrew High Schools. A mem- ber of the faculty of the Uni- versity of ' Cincinnati, where he teaches Hebrew, Dr. Zalesky' also Serves as director_ of the Bureau of Jewish Education of Cincinnati. As an avocation, he has made extensive studies of Jewish music and Jewish humor. Austria Approves $20,000,000 Fund For Nazi Victims VIENNA, (JTA) — The Aus- trian Cabinet has 'approved and sent to the Parliament a draft bill to establish a $20,000,000 fund for Jews and other victims of Nazi persecution. The fund, to be used over the next 10 years, covers persons vic- timi ed in Austria but who have since settled abroad. Present leg- islation covers only victims now in Austria. The Austrian govern- ment agreed to establish the fund in talks July 18 with leaders of world Jewish organizations, headed by Dr: Nahum Goldmann, A group of Jews and non-Jews have organized "Action Against Anti-Semitism in Austria" on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of "Crystal Night," the night of Nov. 9-10, 1938, When the Nazis loosed progroms against Jews fol- lowing the assassination of a Nazi in Paris by a Jewish yopth. The Jewish Community of Vi- enna voiced its support of the "action" group. At the organiza- tion meeting, Prof. Kurt Schu- bert appealed to all Austrians to replace hatred and discrimina- tion with mutual understanding. z . Dr. Grayzel to Speak at Book Fair. Dec. 4; 3 Publication Society Leaders to Be Honored Dr. Norman Drachler, chair- man of the 1955 Book Fair, to be conducted Dec. 3-6 at the Davison Jewish Center, under the sponsorship of the Jewish Community Center and coopera- ting Detroit. organizations, an- nounces that the guest speaker on Sunday evening, Dec. 4, will be Dr. Solomon Grayzel, Editor of the Jewish Publicatioi. Society of America. Dr. Grayzel, author of "A His- tory of the Jews" (1947), taught history at Graz College from 1929 to 1939. In 1933 he fub- lished "The Church and the Jews in the 13th Century." A graduate of the Jewish Theological Seminary, he re- ceived his Ph.D. from Dropsie College. He was president of the Jewish Book Council of America from 1944 to 1950. He is corresponding secretary of the American Jewish Historical So- ciety. Dr. Grayzel will be accom- panied to Detroit by the presi- dent and executive secretary of the Jewish Publication Society, Edwin Wolf II and Lesser Zuss- man. Mr. Wolf, follows in the foot- steps of his father, Morris, and grandfather, Edwin, both of whom were trustees of the So- ciety, in his interest in the non- profit Jewish book publishing Jewish movement. His grand- father also served as president of the Society, 1903-1913. ._ Mr. Wolf studied in Philadel- phia and in England. He is active in many Jewish and civic move- ments and is the author of "The History of the Jews of Philadel- phia," scheduled for publication by JPS in 1956. Mr. Zussman, a social worker for more than 20 -Years, studied at the University of Pennsyl- Dr. Grayzel Mr. Wolf vania and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He has taught at the University of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Hebrew High School, rose to the rank of Major in the last war and at present is a Lieutenant Colonel Mr. Zussman in the U.S. Army Reserve. He is active in the UJA and other causes. The three JPS leaders =will be honored at a bruncheon in the Davison Center, Sunday, Dec. 4, by the Detroit Friends of the Jewish Publication Society. Where the Mormons Are Your Guides In Utah, where the Mormons are in the majority, a Jew is a Gentile. But Utah Once had a Jewish Governor: Simon Barn- burger. The Jewish Year Book (issued by the Jewish Publication So- ciety) lists only two cities in Utah with Jewish populations: Salt Lake City with 1,440 and Ogden with 100. But there are Jews in other centers in the state. Take, for instance, the beautiful little town of St. George, which is on the way to the Canyons and 28.—DETROIT JEWISH NEWS National Parks. They won't admit Friday, November 18, 1955 you into the first Mormon church to be erected in this country lo- cated , in this city. You'll be told that you must have "a recom- mend" — and mostly that means that you must accept Mormonism. But they'll tell you that they abhor prejudice. T h e motel-owner — if y o u chdose the one your reporter went to—will tell you that there is not a single Jew there, but that at nearby Enterprise there is the Jewish-owner Zuckerman Farm and that nearby there is a Jew- ish furrier named Schulson. There is lots of territory to be explored in this great land for JeWish landMarks.