Morocco's Heel of Terror

THE JEWISH NEWS

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

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Entered as second class matter Aug. 6, 1942 at Post Office, Detroit, Mich. under act of Congress of March
8, 1879.

PHILIP SLOMOVITZ

Editor and Publisher

SIDNEY SHMARAK CARMI M. SLOMOVITZ HARVEY ZUCKERBERG

Advertising Manager

City Editor

Business Manager

Sabbath Scriptural Selections
This Sabbath, the eighteenth day of Shvat, 5721, the following Scriptural selections will be
read in ow- synagogues:
Pentateuchal portion, Yitro, Ex. 18:1-20-23. Prophetical portion, Is. 6:1-7:6, 9:5-6.

Licht Benshen, Friday, Feb. 3, 5:31 p.m:

VOL. XXXVIII No. 23

February 3, 1961

Page 4

Community Cooperation for Higher Education

In a recent editorial, in which empha-
sis was placed on the priority to be given
to Jewish educational needs in communal
planning, we were responsible for this
statement:

There is one obstacle in the path of this
new program: the so-called "fragment" school,
conducted by private teachers, or by non-
cooperating synagogues, which encourage the
made-to-order Bar Mitzvah ceremonies which
offer preparations for Bar Mitzvah in the
shortest possible time, to suit the desirq of
some parents. It is a sort of "Bar Mitivah
Judaism" that competes with normal and
wholesome educational practices - and which
must be opposed with the utmost firmness and
earnestness by all of us.
The "fragment" school provides many han-
dicaps. It interferes with communal planning.
It fails to cooperate in setting up desirable
curricula, it encourages limitation of studies.
It is in the best interests of our communi-
ties that there should be wholesome and
recognized communal school systems, and it
is 'to the credit of the Jewish community of
Detroit that such a system does exist.

Commenting upon this editorial,
Rabbi Morris Adler made this important
explanation of the role played in Jewish
educational efforts by Shaarey Zedek, the
congregation he serves so well:
'We are not a 'fragment' since we
have not broken away from any other
body. Nor are we a 'fragment' by any
numerical standard, since our registra-
tion of 1,300 enables us to maintain a
sound classification in our grades and
departments. Though it has been some
years since we have been requiring seven
years of prior study before Bar Mitzvah
(and have had resignations as a result of
odr insistence), we are fully cooperating
with the United Hebrew Schools in their
admirable attempt to raise Bar Mitzvah
standards . . . I see nothing but good in

maintenance of a synagogue school, pro-
viding it is doing its work well. We are
not undercutting or competing. Rather,
we are utilizing the motivations which
a synagogue can stimulate to increase
the number of those receiving a Jewish
education. We are always glad to coop-
erate in every way to advance standards."
This statement is consistent with our
earlier editorial viewpoint. The "fragmen-
tary" schools we had in view were those
that condone a reduction of educational
standards. To Congregation Shaarey
Zedek goes due credit for having aided in
elevating the high ideals of good Jewish
school systems. Rabbi Adler properly
evaluates the contributions that are being
made by his congregation's school, which,
to use his own words, "is doing its work
well." His comments to us strengthen our
viewpoint—that "fragmentized" school
efforts, by individuals or congregations
who undertake to "manufacture" Bar
Mitzvahs in the shortest possible period
of time, are hindrances to our educa-
tional efforts. Shaarey Zedek, on the other
hand, renders a great service by its insis-
tence upon the seven-year pre-Bar Mitz-
vah program.
We welcome Rabbi Adler's comments
because they provide another opportunity
for emphasis upon the values of full-
scale Jewish educational programs. The
important declaration published last
week, by the United Hebrew Schools, with
the endorsement of nearly all of the rab-
bis in our community, emphasizing the
need for a five-year pre-Bar Mitzvah prep-
aratory schedule, is a most commendable
move in the right direction. Educators
striving for such high ideals have earned
our gratitude. They are the builders of a
better future for our youth.

An Adult Education Project

Bnai Brith's Second Volume of
'Great Personalities' Deals with
Jewish Leaders inModernTimes

Bnai Brith has undertaken a gigantic literary project — the
publication of a five-volume series of Great Books, to serve as
part of its extensive adult education program.
Under the editorship of Rabbi Simon Noveck, this series
is being published under the title "Great Jewish Personalities."
The first volume dealt with personalities in ancient and medi-
eval times and included the great men from Moses and David
through the Baal Shem and the -Vilna Gaon. The second volume
has just made its appearance. It is entitled "Great Jewish Person- !
alities in Modern Times" and those included are the following
10 outstanding men and one great woman:
Moses Mendelssohn and -Moses Montefiore, listed as
"herald of Jewish emancipation"; Samson Raphael Hirsch,
Isaac Mayer Wise and Solomon Schechter, religious leaders;
Hayyim Nahman Bialik and Sholom Aleichem, literary person-
alities; Theodor Herzl, Chaim Weizmann, Louis D. Brandeis
and Henrietta Szold, "architects of the Jewish State."
In each instance, the editor selected an authority who is
well acquainted with the subject. Every personality is described
by an author who is thoroughly acquainted with the leader he
Dora Ehrlich has chalked up so many to carry on the tasks for which she has analyzed.
Thus, Sir Moses Montefiore's life story and the British lead-
attainments that have enriched her life labored, to re dedicate themselves to as- er's activities
in behalf of just rights for Jews are described by
that anything that may be said in trib- pirations for amity, for inter-faith kind- Dr. Cecil Roth,
one of the best known Anglo-Jewish writers and
ute to her, on her 80th birthday, will nesses, for human dignity.
scholars.
sound superfluous.
The three religious leaders are evaluated by men who are
When one speaks of the great achieve- especially
The long list of her services, her many
interested in the Orthodox, Reform and Conservative
gifts to our community, to -America, to ments that are to the credit of Detroit personalities who are part of the structure of this fine book.
Humanity and to Israel, are in themselves Jewry, he must link them to the energy Edward A. Jelenko writes authoritatively about the Orthodox
living monuments that attests to her ge- that has been expended by Dora Ehrlich Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch. Dr. Israel Knox, author of the
nius as a leader, her devotion to every to attain them. She has always been in Isaac Mayer Wise story, and Prof. Norman Bentwich, author of
worthy human effort, her dedication to the forefront of Jewish and American the essay about Solomon Schechter, have written biographies
men they described in the Bnai Brith volume.
the most sacred ideals embodied in a affairs in our community, and it is a of the
Similarly, Dr. Bentwich, who also is the author of the article
rich heritage from her parents, her Amer- cause for deep rejoicing that on her 80th on Weizmann,
had known the First President of Israel intimately.
birthday she remains in the forefront of
ican nationality and her Jewish faith.
Marvin Lowenthal, author of the essay on Herzl, edited the
activities,
esteemed
and
loved
by
the
non-
---- She is a devoted Jewess whose life
Herzl diaries and is thoroughly acquainted -with the life and
symbolizes the most sacred in our tradi- Jewish community as loyally as by he, works of the founder of the modern Zionist movement.
tions. She remains a guide to those who fellow-Jews.
Tamar deSola Pool, in her articles on Henrietta Szold, shows
The birthday celebration of Dora Ehr- a thorough acquaintance with the great woman whom she knew
continue to work with, her for communal
lich is a happy event. It is a holiday for intimately and with whom she had worked in Hadassah.
values and human principles:
Lending special significance to "Great Personalities in
The occasion of Mrs. Joseph H. Ehr- Detroit Jewry. It is indeed a great pleas-
lich's becoming an octogenarian signalizes ure to congratulate her and to wish her Modern Thnes" is the editorial skill of Rabbi Noveck. The
great worth. It speaks voluminously to the many, many more happy and healthy editor's introductions to the various chapters indicate that he
himself gained complete acquaintance with the various
community, inspiring her fellow citizens years, amidst a healthy family and an has
subjects at hand. He has'edited the book very ably, and under
admiring
community.
.
to live up to the ideals she has preached,
his skilled scrutiny a volume of genuine worth has emerged
to enhance the efforts of Bnai Brith in advancing adult
education.
The detailed introduction before all chapters or collected
Under the direction of Julius Chajes, one of Chajes' own major compositions. chapters are in themselves fine products for an anthology on
the Jewish Community Center Symphony The appearance at the Center concert on the various periods in Jewish history in which the 11 great
Orchestra has attained national recogni- Tuesday of one of the world's great con- people under discussion have lived, — from the days of Moses
tion. Now, on the occasion of the eminent ductors is another indication of the inter- Mendelssohn until the last two decades during which Weizmann,
and Miss Szold still were active.
director's 20th anniversary as the Center's est that is being shown throughout the Brandeis
Because the current, the second volume, in the Bnai Brith
music director, the orchestra not only has world in Chajes' musical works.
deals with personalities in modern times, it serves the
attained communal status, but it is being It is not Julius Chajes alone who is series,
purpose of teaching history. It begins with the emancipation
on
the
important
20th
congratulated
emulated in many communities where the to be
dream, continues to view the lives and works of religious leaders
value of a community musical program is anniversary of his own residence here and in three- fields of thought, analyzes the works of two great
of the great musical organization he has Jewish writers and proceeds to discuss distinguished Zionist
appreciated.
Chajes will be signally honored at the created, but the Center—for having made leaders.
"Great Jewish Personalities in Modern Times" is instructive
20th anniversary concert of the Center such an achievement possible—and the
Symphony Orchestra next Tuesday. members of his orchestra who have so and should serve well as a textbook for adult discussion groups.
As a mark of recognition of Chajes' loyally assisted him in creating a The volume has been published by the Bnai Brith Department
efforts, Paul Paray, the conductor of the noteworthy cultural instrument in our of Adult Jewish Education, 1640 Rhode Island Ave., N. W.,
Washington 6, D. C.
Symphony Orchestra, will direct community.

A Salute to Dora Ehrlich on Her 80th Birthday

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Julius Chajes' Creative Musical Efforts

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