Message of Hope from. Stockholm
THE JEWISH NEWS
Incorporating the Detroit Jewish Chronicle commencing with issue . of July 20, 1951
Member American Association of English-Jewish Newspapers, Michigan Press Association, National
Editorial Association.
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Entered as second class matter Aug. 6, 1942 at Post Offic,.., Detroit, Mich. under act of Congress of March
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PHILIP SLOMOVITZ
Edit,r and Publisher
SIDNEY SHMARAK
Advertising Manager
CARMI M. SLOMOVITZ
Circulation Manager
FRANK SIMONS
City Editor
Sabbath Scriptural Selections
This Sabbath, the twenty-filth day of Al), 5719, the followirg Scriptural selections will
be read in our synagogues:
Pentateuchal portion, Re'eh, Deut. 11:26-16:17. Prophetical portion, Isaiah 54:11-55:5.
Licht Benshen, Friday, Aug. 28. 6:55 p.m.
VOL. XXXV. No. 26
Page Four
August 28, 1959
Israel's New 'Middle Road' Approach
Two personalities who are entering
Israel's political arena are to be watched
for new trends in the Jewish state's dip-
lomatic tendencies.
General Moshe Dayan and former Is-
rael Ambassador to the U.S. Abba Eban,
Israeli heroes on the military and dip-
lomatic fronts, who now are candidates
for Knesset seats on the Mapai -ticket, ap-
pear to be pursuing opposite policies in
their attitudes toward the Arab states.
Their views emerged in relation to
the question of freedom of the seas and
the Suez issue, which may be taken by
Israel to the United Nations General As-
sembly for a complete airing.
Dayan, in a recent article in the Jerus-
alem Post, called for a policy of "hos-
tility for hostility." This already has at-
tracted world-wide attention as a result
of the countering speech by Gamal Abdel
Nasser, the Egyptian Premier who has
threatened to "wipe out Israel."
All informed news analysts and edi-
torial writers have ridiculed Nasser's
threats and have exposed him as mis-
leading his own people into believing
that Egypt never loses a battle. Dayan's
views are not receiving general approval,
either, but they are recognized as result-
ing from a resentment of the arrogant
Nasser Suez policy.
Eban, coming to Israel with a record
of many accomplishments as a statesman,
apparently favcirs formal action on the
Suez question through the UN, by means
of "quiet diplomacy."
Now there is talk of a "noisy di-
plomacy" by Israel—a sort of "speaking
out" action and a refusal to be silent
in the face of Nasser's abuse of all in-
ternational rules affecting the freedom
of the seas.
Thus, a new form of diplomacy may
develop in Israel — a type of action
marked by speaking up energetically
against all indignities even when there
isn't a chance of succeeding.
It is believed that Israel hasn't a
chance of mustering up a sufficient num-
ber of supporting votes on the Suez issue
at the UN. But she'll still be heard—
and her viewpoints and complaints should
lead to eventual triumph in securing
justice and in guaranteeing freedom of
the seas for all without undue prejudice.
Historical Background of
the Dead Sea Scrolls'
Dr. Cecil Roth approaches "from a purely historical view-
point" the famous Qumran documents and the people who were
involved in the period covered by the scrolls, in his latest
book, "The Historical Background of the Dead Sea Scrolls,"
published by Philosophical Library- (15 E. 40th, N. Y.16).
Dr. Roth declares at the outset that "only obstinacy or
prejudice can now persist in the view that the Scrolls . .
are no more than 'mediaeval forgeries.'
He maintains that they must be dated between 200 BCE
and 100 CE.
He then proceeds to outline the historical facts about the
people of that time, the various sects, their religious observ-
ances, the war with the Romans, the data provided by Josephus
and details relating to these historical facts.
Dr. Roth's book contains a chronological table for the
history of the Zealots and the Qumran Sect.
Khrushchev's Visit and 'Jewish Unity' 'All About Jewish Holidays and
munity Relations Advisory Council which
The approaching visit in this country
includes all Jewish organizations except
of Russian. Premier Nikita Krushchev
raises anew the sad question of lack of the AJ Committee. When a major chal-
Many books have been published recently about Jewish
unity in Jewish ranks in matters involv- lenge came to American Jewry on the eve
and the customs observed by our people. A number
ing major issues affecting our kinsmen of the Versailles Peace Conference, after holidays
of them have real merit, and some are outstanding.
World
War
I,.
the
American
Jewish
Com-
overseas.
Topping them all, however, is the newest
In his current column, in this issue mittee, under the leadership of the late —"All
About Jewish Holidays and Cus-
Louis
Marshall,
Dr.
Cyrus
Adler
and
Boris Smolar, editor of the Jewish Tele-
toms," by Morris Epstein, published by Ktav
other
noted
leaders,
joined
the
American
graphic Agency, reveals how our national
Publishing House (65 Suffolk, N. Y. 2). The
organizations are competing for rights to Jewish Congress in the presentation of illustrations are by Arnold Lobel.
Jewish
claims
related
to
Palestine
and
the
meet with Khrushchev. Apparently both
This book discusses not only all the
the U.S. State Department and the Soviet problem of stateless Jews to the states- Jewish festivals and fast days, but is de-
voted also to an evaluation of the syna-
Embassy in Washington are being bom- men of the world.
The current problem, involving the gogue, of Bar Mitzvah, the Jewish home
barded with requests from some Jewish
organizations to be included in the pro- . visit of a single statesman, is not as great and makes a special effort to describe "the
posed delegation that is to meet with and as dramatic as the ones that faced cycle of Jewish life"—Jewish experiences
Khrushchev to pose to him questions re- Jewry in 1918; but it is equally as drama- from birth through all the challenges that
tic, since it involves the future of more face Jews.
lating to the status of Russian Jewry.
In addition, there is a special section
If all of the reports of wrangling in than two million Jews.
devoted to "The World of Jewish Books,"
Will
the
confusion
be
terminated
and
Epstein
Jewish ranks are true, then they repre-
which provides a guide for our young
sent a sad state of affairs. The selection will the wrangling in our ranks be avert - . people on books they should choose to read, with emphasis
of a Jewish delegation to meet with ed? All who are interested in dignified on the .Biblical works, the Talmud and outstanding modern
Khnishchev should be an internal mat- Jewish approaches to humanitarian issues Jewish classics.
The fact that one of the best editors of Jewish children's
ter to be settled only by direct negotia- must make it known to the leaders of all
tions by all elements in American Jewry. Jewish movements that they should not magazines—Morris Epstein, editor of World Over—is the author
at once gives the volume an unqualified recom-
It is sad enough that the ruler of one of labor in opposite directions and that they of this book,
. Epstein is accurate, he knows how to write for
the leading and most powerful nations in should work together in the interest of mendation.
children and he is a master in being able to select the best
more than two million Jews, should have improving the lot of fellow-Jews whose material
for them.
status
as
Jews
is
threatened
in
the
coun-
to be approached on matters involving
Therefore, "All About Jewish Holidays and Customs" is
freedom of religion and culture and the tries in which they reside.
recommended as one of the best books of its kind for children.
right to emigration by their fellow-Jews
in another land. Therefore, the utmost
tact and caution must be used, and there
Criticism of emphasis on affluence in
should be a measure of unity in the ap- Jewish ranks, made by Stephen Blank of
The United Synagogue Commission on Jewish Education
proach to the man to be conferred with Pittsburgh, the 20-year-old head of has rendered great services to American Jewry with the most
and the questions to be directed to him. Aleph Zadik Aleph, the Bnai Brith youth recent publications for children. The two volumes of prayers
Until now, there have been separate
—for the Sabbath, week days and holiday—was an especially
approaches to the Jewish problem by two organization, was accompanied by a con- important gift to our communities.
suggestion.
This commission does not limit its publications to the Eng-
contending elements —the American structive
Since people of wealth are needed in lish language. It has undertaken the publication of Hebrew
Jewish Committee, which has been acting Jewish
he said in his AZA con- books for children. The latest, "Ha-Yeled She-Avad," ("The
independently, both in its meetings with vention ranks,
address, they must have other Lost Boy"), by Zina Rabinowitz, is especially impressive. It is
Anastas Mikoyan and its memoranda to qualifications,
among them being well illustrated by Laszlo Matulay, and its typography is
the Soviet leaders; and the World Jewish a knowledge of chief
Jewish
goals and ideals. excellent.
Congress, whose Plenary in Stockholm
The great value of this book, which will be part of a
. positive
This
is
a
commendably
included discussions of the Russian situ-
series,
to be published under - the editorship of Dr. Zev Chomsky,
ation and approaches to the Soviet Union approach to Jewish needs. We need all is the simplicity of the text, the translations of difficult words
elements
in
Jewish
life
for
leadership,
for improvement of the status of the Jews
into English at the bottom of each page, the mastery with
but they must be informed people who which the story is related in a manner that lends itself to teach-
in Russia.
have
a
basic
knowledge
about
Jewish
ing Hebrew through story-telling.
Actually, there should have been
"Ha-Yeled She-Avad" is a story about Morris Gaston of
united action. The Khrushchev visit poses historical occurrences and the problems
Amsterdam, who loVed clocks, who perfected the art of watch-
the question of unity anew. There are that are faced by our people.
When criticism is constructive, it making, who especially devised the ringing clock. A romance
excellent precedents for cooperative ef-
should
be welcomed. We commend the is built around the lost boy's experiences. The reader is enter-
forts, in spite of the American Jewish
young
AZA
leader for his positive ap- tained through this story while learning many Hebrew words
Committee's abstention from participa-
and acquiring a knowledge of the language.
proach
to
Jewish
life and issues.
tion in the work of the National Corn-
Customs'--Fine Children's Book
Stress on Knowledge
Splendid Hebrew Narrative