TILE JEWISH NEWS

A Vital Link in the Chain

Incorporating the Detroit Jewish Chronicle commencing with issue of July 20, 1951

Member American Association df English-Jewish Newspapers, Michigan Press Association, National Editorial
Association.
Published every Friday by The Jewish News Publishing Co., 17100 West Seven Mile Road, Detroit 35. Mich.,
VE. 8-9364. Subscription $5 a year Foreign $6.
Entered as second class matter Aug. 6. 1942, at Post Office, Detroit, Mich., under Act of March 3, 1879

PHILIP SLOMOVITZ

SIDNEY SHMARAK

FRANK SIMONS

Editor and Publisher

Advertising Manager

City Editor

Sabbath Scriptural Selections
This Sabbath, the twenty-fifth day of Elul, 5716, the following Scriptural selections will
be read in our synagogues:
Pentateuchal portions, Nitzavini, Vayelech, Deut. 29:9-30:20; 31:1-10. Prophetical portion,
Ts. 61:10-63:9.

Licht Benshen, Friday, Aug. 31, 6:50 p.m.
Licht Benshen Erev Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 6:43 p.m.

Rosh Hashanah Scriptural Selections
The following Scriptural selections will be read on Rosh Hashanah.:
Pentateuchal selections, Thursday and Friday mornings, Gen. 21:1-34; Num. 29:1-6.
Prophetical portions, First Day of Rosh Hashanah, Thursday, I Sam,. 1:1-2:10; Second Day
of Rosh Hashanah, Friday, Jer. 31:2-10.

VOL. XXIX. No. 26

Page Four

August 31, 1956

The Next Move: Peace in Middle East

Both political parties have spoken with warmth in giving assurances
that Israel's status would be protected. While only the Democrats have
pledged to provide Israel with arms for defense, both the Democratic and
Republican party platforms are committed to a program for the preservation
of Israel's independence.
We must, therefore, work on the premise that the -*problems affect-
ing Israel will be treated as bi-partisan issues and that they are matters
involving general American concern.
Then, too, it is our sincere conviction that Israel must not be treated as
a political football; that Republicans and Democrats alike are to be held
responsible for blunders that may endanger the peace of that area ; and
that it is possible to effect peace between Arabs and Jews—provided there
is a genuinely earnest desire to secure it.
_ The next move is ,towards peace in that area. Both political parties
having spoken for the entire American people, it is the duty of responsible
American leaders to act in behalf of peace.
The convening of the international Suez Canal conference is proof
that a similar international conference — for peace in the Middle East —
also is possible. While there are no guarantees of success in either direc-
tion, a responsibility devolves upon spokesmen for the democratic powers
at least to move in the direction of peace. We contend that NOW is the
time to do it.
We assume that those who have framed pro-Israel planks in political
platforms are sincere in their gestures towards the. little State that is strug-
gling for existence. Therefore we feel justified in calling upon the leaders
of the American people, the representatives of both parties, those in as well
as out of power, to take steps in the direction of a peace conference.
But it stands to reason that the party in power must make the first
move — because it possesses the power to do so.
The first step should be to insist that Arabs meet with Israelis to talk
peace. From that point on we believe that accord is possible.
Once we have amity in the Middle East, the gravest obstacle to world
peace will have been removed.
Our political leaders have put themselves to the test by their pro-Israel
planks in the Republican and Democratic platforms. We now know where
they stand. We wish to know when they will act—and how.

Do Not Fear

Ushering in 5717

The coming months will be marked by
conflicting political incidents. In the
scramble for votes, we will hear accusa-
tions and counter - accusations from the
two parties that are in the fight for na-
tional power. But the nastiest element in
the political game—already evident—will
be the attempt to prove that a mythical
"Jewish vote" - is playing a role in the
quest for assurances to Israel.
There are always some in our midst
who become frightened by such demon-
strations, and especially by the ridiculous
injections of suspicions by irresponsible
columnists and news broadcasters. It is
always a sure bet that the old "hyphen-
ated-Americanism" argument will arouse
interest, especially when self-hating Jews
fan the flames of fear and suspicion.
Our advice to our people is: do not be
afraid. Flaunt the truth into the faces of
the false accusers. Point out to them that
it is natural for kinsmen to be concerned
over the fate of their fellow-men, and that
we consider it a duty to do everything in
our power in an issue involving world
peace. It is our sincere belief. that Israel's

Within a few days, 5717 will make its
solemn entrance, and with it will come
new duties and new responsibilities.
While the New Year's obligations may
not differ, in the main, from those of past
years, they nevertheless assume a new
aura, in view of the changing times and
the serious occurrences that mark the
world scene.
More than ever before, we must devote
ourselves to the community's educational
needs. From all indications, it is becoming
continuously more difficult to secure good
teachers through whom our children are
to acquire the best possible Jewish educa-
tion. The schools' needs must retain the
Number One spot on the communal
agenda.
Then there is the overseas situation—

security assures peace to the Middle East
and therefore to the entire world. What
we ask for Israel also is a request for
peace.
Whoever may attempt to inject racial
or religious issues in the campaign is in-
jecting un-American ideas in the current
political discussions. Those who fan the
flames of hatred are contributing towards
the destruction of basic American ideas.

Israel's trials and tribulations and the dif-
ficulties in which oppressed Jews find
themselves in Moslem countries and in
lands behind the Iron Curtain. In their be-
half, the United Jewish Appeal must be
strengthened and we must continue our
generous interest in this great fund—our
major philanthropy.
In behalf of Israel, we also must redou-
ble our efforts in the Israel Bond cam-
paign. The New Year's activities will com-
mence with High Holy Day appeals in our
synagogues. We must lend our energies
and resources towards this drive and in
support of all the efforts that will be
exerted to encourage Israel Bond pur-
chases.
Our best wishes go forth. to the entire
community' for a Very Happy 5717.

"IL
LASC>R

- I 9.5

'Of Law and Men'

Mr. Justice Frankfurter's Papers

"The dead shoUld not cease to be in the minds of men.
I feel this especially about men • and women who have
expended their lives on significant but unadvertised work,
whether plowing the lonely . furrow of scholarship, or
foregoing the C0771forts of life for the drudgeries that
accompany achievement in undramatic phases of governmeAt,
or pioneering in the dark areas of our industrial society.
These people have given proof, in diverse ways, of the grace
and gallantry of the human spirit. Feeling thus, I responded
to the suggestion, that these expressions should have the
shelter of the covers of a book."

This is an excerpt from the preface to "Of Law and Men,"
a series of papers and addresses by Mr. Justice Felix Frankfurter
of the United States Supreme Court. This enlightening collection,
published by Harcourt, Brace &
Co. (383 Madison, N.Y. 17), was
edited with marked skill by Philip
Elman.
"Of Law and Men" is a most
interesting volume. It has sufficient
material on law to be useful as a
textbook for and as a guide to law
students. There is a sufficient
number of other subjects to please
readers in every walk of life.
The sketches on distinguished men
form a veritable who's who of the
great within the memory of this
generation.
There is a variety of topics
in this book. "The Problem of
Capital Punishment," for instance,
is the text of Mr. Justice Frank-
furter's testimony before the Royal
Commission on Capital Punishment,
Justice Frankfurter
in England, in 1950. He did not speak as a criminologist, but he
threw a great deal of light on the changes that have taken
place in the last generation in the treatment of prisoners and
in the punishments meted out. He expressed revulsion at
hanging, at public spectacles of executions.

"Adirice to a Young Man Interested in Going Into Law,"
the text of a letter he wrote to a 12-year-old Alexandria, Va.,
boy, in 1954, is a classic.
In a section of the book under the title "Directions of

American Democracy," he reviews freedom, democratic processes,
the press and the conduct of our foreign relations.
Under the title "Judicial Process in Action," he discusses
the Supreme Court Justices he has known, and Justices Brandeis
and Cardozo come in for evaluation and praise.

Among the two store personalities to whom he pays honor
are Dr. Chaim Weizmann, Dr. Stephen S. Wise, Harry Shulman
(late dean of the Yale University LaW School), Harold J. Laski,
Prof. Morris It. Cohen, Dr. Felix S. Cohen.
There is, additionally, an interesting essay on "Holmes and

Laski," with reference to the deep friendship that existed
between the two men.
"Of Law and Men" is a book that will be treasured by its
possessors. There are chapters in it that will merit re-reading
a second and a third time. The entire collection of papers and
addresses is informative and stimulating.

Wedgwood's 'Oliver Cromwell'

In his "Oliver Cromwell," published as part of the "Great
Lives" series by Macmillan (60 5th, NY 11), C. V. Wedgwood

states:
"Interesting . . . was Cromwell's project for giving the Jews
a home in England. It broke down on the opposition of the City,

and the Protector had to rest contented with giving them liberty
to enter and live in the country and to set up their synagogues."
Wedgwood's "Cromwell" is a splendid biographical work,
and is important as a review of the religious and political condi-
tions of that time. That is why it is doubly regrettable that he
did not dwell at greater length on Cromwell's negotiations with
Manasseh ben Israel, who came from- Antwerp to plead on behalf
of the abrogation of the restrictions against Jews, and with the
general Jewish situation of that era.
As a study of Cromwell's character, of the political and mili-
tary problems of the 17th century in England, of Cromwell's rise
to power and his foreign and religious policies, Wedgwood's

biography is outstanding. .

