U.S. Orthodox Bodies Hit Historian
B-G Praises Success
of Israel Bonds Despite Toynbee's Views on Intermarriage
Pessimism of 'Experts' NEW YORK, (JTA)—Two separation between Christians
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...and Me'
JERUSALEM, (JTA) — The leading American Jewish Or- and Jews is not responsible for
Israel Bond Organization has thodox organizations—the Un- any signs of animosity and ill-
sold $489,000,000 in Israel bonds ion of Orthodox Jewish Con- will toward Jewry in the United
since it was founded ten years gregations and the Rabbinical States. America is dedicated to
ago, Finance Minister Levi.. Esh- Council of America—issued a the principles of unity within
(Copyright 1961,
Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Inc.)
kol announced here. One million joint statement denouncing the framework of ethnic diver-
people purchased these bonds, Prof. Arnold Toynbee, the Brit- sity, differences of habits, and
The Diplomatic Front
With many immediate major world problems now occupying "and these people are our part- ish historian, "for his recent religious uniqueness. Intermar-
advocacy of intermarriage as riages on the continent of Eu-
the attention of President Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean ners," Eshkol declared.
did not prevent the out-
Rusk, some officials in the State Department are continuing
The Finance Minister reported a cure for the ills of anti- rope
break of virulent anti-Semitism,
their pro-Arab sniping at Israel . . This is primarily due to the figures at a press conference Semitism.
the fact that the State Department has not found time as yet to held in connection with the forth-
"The Jewish prohibition as conclusively shown by the
analyze the Arab-Israel conflict in the light of the views ex- coming celebration of the tenth against intermarriage is the current Eichmann trial in
pressed by Mr. Kennedy, who promised to make every effort to anniversary of the Israel Bond basic guarantee of Jewish sur- Israel."
They refuted Professor Toyn-
help settle this conflict ... Several weeks ago the question arose Organization.
vival in the world and the only
in pro-Israel organizations in this country whether President
Attending the conference was guarantor of the survival of that bee's assertion that "intermar-
Kennedy should be asked to carry out this promise . • . These Dr. Joseph J. , Schwartz, execu- Judaism which Jews- are per- riage will make available to
organizations sent a joint memorandum to the Secretary of tive vice-president, who is plan- petuating for the benefit of all the whole world the rich treas-
State, in which they urged the American Government to under- ning the tenth anniversary par- mankind," the statement said. ures of Judaism." These spirit-
take immediate efforts to bring Israel and the Arabs to a con- ley to be convened here in July.
The Rabbinical Council of ual resources have been ac-
ference table . . . However, the Israel Government urged the According to Schwartz, the bond America is an Orthodox rab- cepted by all faiths as an inte-
State Department not to be hasty in taking steps to bring about campaign expects to reach total binic body in the United States gral part of the reli ious foun-
such a conference . . • In the Israel government's view, no pur- sales of $500,000,000 by the representing 800 rabbis. The dations of
-
out, a
pose would be served in taking open or dramatic steps unless time the July sessions open.
Union of Orthodox Jewish Con- they
e
spir-
ajor
part
rea
the ground were first prepared properly • . . The Israelis are
Prime Minister David Ben- gregations represents 3,000 syn-
possession o • the whole
mindful of what has happened on some occasions, such as the Gurion paid tribute to the basic agogues in the United States it
an race." The statement
proposed sumMit meetings, which" were called without sufficient concept of the bond drive at the and Canada.
phasized: "P • essor T n-
preparation . . Today the Arab leaders are more vocal in presS conference. "Like many
The statement • maintained ee is sh
is-
'assailing Israel than they have been for many years . . . The other accomplishments in Zionist
san
present moment is, therefore, considered most inauspicious for pioneering," he said, "the bond that intermarriage would de ent and
if to
hen h • ad
direct Arab-Israel peace talks . . . Fortified by Moscow with achievement was accomplished stroy and undermine the struc
Judaism, Zion-
modern arms, President Nasser of the United Arab Republic against the advice of the 'ex- ture of Judaism which has sur the sub]
vived long periods of hardship
m, and their historical d
is now talking of "destroying" Israel .. .
perts.' Experts had said that Jews and persecution. "Professor
nt."
-
would not leave their city Toynbee is unaware of the fun-
Military Notes
A very impressive picture of Jewish participation in the dwellings to become farmers— damental character of Judaism,"
United States armed forces in 1960 is given by the National but they did.
Cleverist Art Studio
the statement claimed: "Nor is
Jewish Welfare Board in its annual report . • There were, ac-
"We were told by experts that he even aware of the implica-
Under One Roof
cording to JWB data, some 100,000 Jewish men and women we could never make a living tions of venomous anti-Semit-
last year in all branches of the U.S. armed services • . . Many language of Hebrew—but we did. ism in all its ugly forms. He
had their wives and children with them, and the JWB estimates We were advised by experts that
distorted the course of
that the number of dependents equalled or exceeded the number Jews would give to philanthropy has
history. A historian of
of men in uniform ... Although scattered in more than' 70 lands, but would not invest in bonds— Jewish
his
stature
should have ap-
they constituted a Jewish community of more than 200,000, the but the Jews did invest. We will proached problems
of the Jew-
equivalent of the Jewish populations of Boston and Cleveland go on doing the things that seem ish past with a greater
degree
combined ... They had their own congregations and conducted a impractical but which are neces- of objectivity, detachment and
wide variety of Jewish religious, cultural, educational and social sary."
knowledge.
KOBLIN
activities . . . They were served by 82 Jewish military chaplains
The two Orthodox organiza-
SING ART
on full time duty, and by 265 chaplains on part-time duty . . . Senator Javits Attacks tions
further held that "there
The activities on their behalf by the National Jewish Welfare
no perceptible caste-barrier
Board played no small role in helping them to maintain their Acts of Birch Society is
between Jews and non-Jews in
interest in things Jewish . . . The JWB helped the chaplains in
KIAMESHA LAKE, N. Y,. our American society. Marital
their work of educating the children of GIs in Jewish religion,
history and Hebrew by sending books and records to chapel li- (JTA) — The role of religion
braries and by providing a guide for education programs . . . On in our age of conquest of space
the civilian front, in the Jewish Center field, the report shows and in science was discussed
that the 437 Jewish Community Centers and YM-YWHA's affili- here at the 32nd annual con-
ated with the JWB had 645,000 members, one half of whom vention of the National Federa-
were adults and older adults over the age of 60 . . . 110,000 tion of Jewish Mens' Clubs, an
members were teenagers and young people, while- the remainder affiliate of the United Syna-
gogue of America which is the
-
were children of school age.
central body of the Conserva-
Eyes On Algiers
Jewish organizations in this country are keeping an eye on tive religious movement. More
the talks between the French Government and the leaders of than 800 delegates representing
the Algerian rebels ... The fate of about 120,000 Jews is involved 350 clubs attended the parley.
Discussing "new frontiers" of
in these talks . . . The Jews in Algeria have enjoyed full-fledged
French citizenship since the Cremieux Decree of 1870 . . Cre- the synagogue, Dr. Gerson D.
mieux, a Jew, was at that time French Minister of Justice, and Cohen, associate professor of
Algeria was a part of France .. . Algerian rebel leaders indicate Jewish literature and institu-
now that; when they secure from. the French Government the tions at the Jewish Theological
independence of Algeria, they will consider the Jews there as Seminary, said t
ade it im-
Algerian citizens, natives of 'the country for centuries ... This conquests i
e synagogue re-
may mean—udgng
i by experience in Morocco—that Jews may perative
j
adership with a view
not be permitted to leave Algeria and may become subject to assert
ng the moral basis for
discriminations also in other ways .. . At present, as French to
m know
citizens, Algerian Jews can move freely to France and enjoy J
ughout th
the same rights as any other French citizen . . . This privilege
enator Ja
will, naturally, cease should the Moslem government of an inde-
as present
pendent Algeria insist on imposing Algerian citizenship upo
them . . . In the talks now developing between the French Gov ion with t
guis ed
ernment and the Algerian rebel leaders, the question of th nual award
ervice to American Jewry,
citizenship of the Jews in Algeria is under discussion .. . Th
French Government expects the Algerian rebels to agree that the trongly attacked the J o
e
Societ .
Jews should at least be given the ri ht to choose whether they
e calling to
er they want to accept said,
want to remain French c'
How's Your "Rainy
e
of u t ost importance to the "kindle fear, suspicion a n d
Algerian citizenship .
-
central Jewish organiza- prejudice which can • make
• s the atten
Jews in Algeria a
Day" Coverage . . .
tes . Some Algerian Americans suspicious of one
and and the United
tions inFrance,
with their capital to another." While he did not say
o chances and are mow
Je'4s are taki •
Your best umbrella on a financial
a posi n to do so . . . There that the society was engaged in
ile they a • sti
France now
"rainy day" is cash which is quickly
anti-Semitism,
he
made
it
clear
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