THE JEWISH NEWS
Not Enough for. Permanent Peace
IncOrporating the Detroit Jewish Chronicle commencing with issue. of July 20, 1951
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PHILIP SLOMOVITZ
SIDNEY SHMARAK
FRANK SIMONS
Editor and Publisher
Advertising Manager
City Editor
Sabbath Scriptural. Selections
This Sabbath, the twenty-fourth day of Iyar, 5716, the following Scriptural selections
will be read in our synagogues:
Pentateuchal portions, Behar, Behukkotai, Lev. 25:1-26;2; 26:3; 27:34. Prophetical por-
tion, Her. 16:19-17:14:
Rosh Hodesh Sivan To-rah selections to be read Friday, May 11: Num. 28:1-15.
Licht Benshen, Friday, May 4, 7:16 p.m.
VOL. XXIX. No. 9
Page Four
May 4, 1956
U. S.— Israel Friendships Must Be Strengthened
American relations with Israel are
based on a cultural kinship that has pre-
ceded the rebirth of Jewish Statehood. In
this country, as in Great Britain, the in-
fluence of the Bible has always been felt
in all the humanitarian endeavors that
influenced the English-speaking peoples.
Such an interest was carried over into
government functions.
It is no wonder, therefore, that the
teachings of the Prophets were felt during
the founding of this Republic and continue
to be felt now. And the prophetic teach-
ings invariably foretold the rebirth of the
Jewish nation.
American-Israel friendships have de-
veloped through the years, thanks to the
similarities that mark the two nations—
the oldest and the youngest democracies
in the world today. In a recorded message
to the American-Israel Chamber of Com-
merce and Industry, in New York, recent-
ly, the U. S. Ambassador to Israel, Edward
B. Lawson, made this analysis of U. S.-
Israel relations:
"During the 18 months that I lived in Israel,
each day has brought me new evidence of the
steady forward march of the country and its
people, of economic creative energy and
growth, of devotion to the same ideals of free-
dom and justice, of hard work and human
dignity that enabled the people of my own
country to build the United States into a great
nation. There are in fact many similarities
between Israel and - the United States hi their
growth as free democracies, and many bonds
between the two countries which are rooted
not only in the past but also in the present.
"During Israel's upward struggle as a
State, her ties with the United States have
been firm and secure, representing by any
measure the most important firm bond she
has.
"I should like to emphasize, that active
concern for the welfare of Israel has been part
of American foreign policy from the day Israel
became an independent nation. It was then,
and is today, firmly fixed in, our conviction
that Israel is and shall remain a permanent
democracy within this area.
"I know that my Government is deeply
appreciative of the fact that Israel in the eight
years of her newly won independence has
faced problems of vast proportions: problems
of human, political and economic character
which are vaster perhaps than most young
nations and many older nations are required
to face. Israel is learning at an accelerated
speed what the United States learned over a
period of some generations: that the keeping
of independence is often harder than the get-
ting of it. Israel is learning, as we did, that
her greatest burden was not lifted when she
won her independence, but that yet • greater
burdens were to be shouldered. These are the
burdens that go with the long haul, with the
long uphill pull of day to -day survival and
the steps towards solid and mature nation-
hood. These are the most tenacious kind of
burdens. They call for courage that will hold
fast in the face of despair and desperation,
courage that will remain calm in the face of
pressures and challenges.
"This is what President Eisenhower
called `the courage to be patient', and I be-
lieve he would urge Israel to abide by this
kind of courage in these trying days, urge it
in all good faith and conviction born of ex-
perience. And it is in all good faith and con-.
viction that I say to you now, that I believe
Israel will choose the way of reason and
- steadiness and patience, and that in this choice
she will find a certain reward. May the days
of her independence be celebrated without Third Volume of 'Memoirs'
end, and her years filled with fruitfulness
and peace."
It is because of the genuineness of
such friendship that exists between the
two democracies, and also because of the
urgent need to strengthen democratic
ideas in the Middle East, that the best
possible relations must be encouraged be-
tween the two countries.
Too many elements often step in to
destroy that friendship. Too many ob-
structionists have been so misled by false
propaganda emanating from anti-Jewish
quarters that their views have infiltrated
into areas which should remain umpol-
luted by biased views. The American Am-
bassador to Israel has been helpful in
cementing the finest relations between
both nations. It is of the most vital urg-
ency, in the interests of peace for the sake
of the speediest uplifting of the standards
of all the peoples of the Middle East, that
the best relations between the two gov-
ernments should be cemented and that
they should be carried over into spheres
where there now are unfortunate antag-
onisms to Israel.
The U.S.-Israel friendship can go a
long way in encouraging even stronger
bonds with Israel's neighbors—provided
our statesmen exert all their efforts to-
wards direct peace talks between the
states that are now virtually at war. The
major aspirations and prayers are for
peace. A friendly American government
can be most helpful in achieving it.
15th Anniversary of Series E Savin s Bonds
A very important anniversary occurred
this week. May 1 marked the .15th birth-
day of the popular United States Series E
Savings Bonds.
The E Bonds, which today are possessed
by 40 million of our fellow-citizens in the
amount of close to forty billion dollars,
has become a popular instrument for say-
ings and defense. It began as a means of
assisting our Government in the struggle
for freedom and against totalitarianism. It
continues as a means of individual savings.
Now, these savings are handy for home-
purchasing and furnishing, to send our
children through college, and in all in-
stances to assure our security — that we
have an extra dollar for "rainy days."
The E Bond sales established an inter-
esting precedent for savings, 30 million
Americans having "acquired the habit of
putting aside a few dollars through the
Payroll Savings Plan. Thus, many people
who never before had planned to save a
few extra dollars from their earnings now
have adopted this new program of living,
giving extra • security to themselves and
to their children.
to commend those who buy E bonds and
thereby are participating in a national
savings plan, and to encourage them to
continue this good habit.
* * *
May 1 marked another anniversary—
the fifth of the State of Israel Bond issues.
This, too, is a most important occasion.
The sound investments in Israel bonds in-
crease interest in savings and assist in the
historic program -of protecting the demo-
cratic ramparts established by the Jewish
pioneers in the Middle East.
There will be additional appeals soon
for the purchase of Israel Bonds. The con-
elusion of the Allied Jewish Campaign
almost automatically introduces a revival
of efforts in behalf of investments in
Israel's security. It is sincerely to be hoped
that Israel's economy will be assisted by
hundreds of thousands of Americans.
Non-Jews as well. as Jews have pur-
chased Israel Bonds until now, although
the appeal for this investment effort is di-
rected primarily to the Jewish citizens.
The purchase of U. S. E Bonds and Israel
Bonds represents a joint effort in defense
Dr. Jacob R. Marcus' Splendid
Collection of Reminiscenses
Prof. Jacob Rader Marcus, of Hebrew Union College, adds
glory to his own creative accomplishments as an American Jewish
historian, and to the efforts of his publishers, the Jewish Pub-
lication Society of America, with the third volume of his series,
"Memoirs of American Jews: 1775-1835."
Some very dis-
tinguished names
figure in this vol-
ume. There is an
excellent intro-
duction to._ prom-
inence in the first
memoirs — that is
Rabbi Isaac May-
er Wise, founder
of the Reform
Jewish movement:„
in this country,
under the title "M
Rabbi With a
Purpose."
As in the prev-
ious volume, the
introductory a n d
explanatory notes
Dr. Wise
Dr. Marcus
to each chapter
adds biographical data to the reminiscences by distinguished
Jew s whose recollections add valuable chapters to our history in
this country.
There is much to be learned from these memoirs: Dr. Wise's
note on the Sephardic synagogue in Philadelphia, in 186 -4; his
experience in Piqua, 0., in 1860, and other incidents.
Those who recall the communal activities of the Seasongoods
—Alfred and Emily—in Cincinnati will find renewed enlighten-
ment in their recollections. Alfred Seasongood, who was the father
of Murray Seasongood, Mayor of Cincinnati, is quoted on "Child-
hood in Bavaria." "Childhood Home in Cincinnati" is by Emily
Seasongood.
`-`The Early Days of *a Labor Leader" are described by Dr.
Marcus, introductory to quoting Samuel Gompers' recollections
of life on the East Side of London, the East Side of New Yoriz, his
early days in this country, etc.
Simon Baruch, Confederate Surgeon, is another noted person-
ality who figures in this volume. His essay is on "Surgery on the
Gettysburg Battlefield." Dr. Baruch was the father of Bernard
M. Baruch.
Others whose memoirs and sketches appear in this volume
include: Ernest Troy, Cincinnati clothing manufacturer; the diary
of Jacob Saul Lanzit; the early days of Samuel J. Kline in Colo-
rado Territory; Salon-ion de Rothschild, who wrote at length on
"America at the End of an Era"; Heyman Herzberg, a Georgia
merchant; also:
Philip Phillips, Southern Unionist; Phillips' wife, Eugenia
Levy Phillips, who "was a fiery, vocal, belligerent secessionist";
Lewis Leon, "Tarheel Veteran"; Louis A. Gratz, peddler who
became a regimental commander; Isaac Hermann, "A Hard-Hitting
Private in the War Between the States"; also:
Eugene Henry Levy, whose diaries recounted experiences in.
the Civil - War; Enema Mordecai, wife of a North Carolina educa-
tor, whose life personified "The End of the Old South"; Eleanor
H. Cohen, "passionate adherent of the Lost (Confederate) Cause".
Of special interest is the section on Adolphis Simeon Solo-
mons, a well known figure in Washington until his death in 1910,
whose Lincoln stories fill a most fascinating chapter in this won-
derful collection of memoirs.
Once again, we are indebted to Dr. Marcus for a splendid
Nrr:rwl.r.