THE JEWISH NEWS BEN ZVI-A PIONEER AND A SCHOLAR, Incorporating the Detroit Jewish Chronicle commencing with issue of July 20, 1951 ELECTED 'TO TERM As PRES/PENT OF ISIkka. Member American Association of English—Jewish Newspapers, Michigan Press Associations, National Editorial Association. Published every Friday by The Jewish News Publishing Co., 17100 West Seven Mile Road, Detroit 35, VE 8-9364. Subscription $6 a year. Foreign $7. Second Class Postage Paid At Detroit, Michigan PHILIP SLOMOVITZ Editor and Publisher SIDNEY SHMARAK Advertising Manager CARMI M. SLOMOVITZ HARVEY ZUCKERBERG Business Manager City Editor Sabbath Scriptural Selections This Sabbath. the twentieth day of Heshvan, 5723, the following Scriptural selections will be read: in our synagogues: Pentateuchal portion, 1Va-yera, Gen. 18:1-22:24. . Prophetical portion, 11 Kings 4:1-37, II Kings 4:1-23. Licht Bensheri, Friday. Nov. 16, 4:52 p.m. VOL. XLII. No. 12 Page Four November 16, 1962 USSR's 'Historical Anti-Semitism' Whether it is the Chief Rabbi of Mos- cow, who stated it, or any other apologist for the Soviet Union, the excuse for stone- throwing into the Moscow synagogue that it results from the "historical back- ground" of anti-Semitism in Russia is lame and merely reveals that the preju- dices exist and are being perpetuated. What good is the legislation in Com- munist countries that makes a crime of anti-Semitism, when the people remain uneducated to the need of common de- cency and •humanism? It is the same in all the backward countries. It is like the comment that was made to this editor in Warsaw by one of the top leaders of Polish Jewry. When we asked him about Christian-Jewish rela- tions in a land where Jews are supposedly integrated in a Socialist (ComMunist) sphere, he said that officially it is a crime to be anti-Semitic and one can get a two- year jail sentence for molesting Jews, but privately,"az men ken geben a shtoch git men .. .", "if a person can dig at a Jew (it is• difficult to translate the shtoch), he does." Communists and Fascists have a way of pointing out that conditions are no bet- ter in free countries, that there is anti- Semitism alsb in the United States. But here it is not historic. Here it is possible to battle against the virus of bigotry either individually or as a group on the basis of Americanism, of a deep-rooted inheritance of libertarianism. In Russia, as in other lands of oppression, the histori- cal background is that of Czarism—and Czarism is the basis even of USSR na- tionalism. That is why there undoubtedly is such a great urge among many Jews behind the Iron Curtain to get away from the area of darkness into an atmosphere of light and liberation, whether it is in Israel—which happens to be the only spot on earth that has a welcome sign out for any Jew who wishes to go there—or anywhere else where there is genuine liberty without the aura of historical anti-Semitism. Negro Students' Deplorable Anti-Jewisii Bias Revelations made in the psychiatric sociology study at the University of Mary- land that American Negro college students are adopting anti-Semitic attitudes and are yieldina to stereotype "feelings that Jews are clannish, strange and unpredict- b able," are amona the disheartening fac- tors in the current b battle for social justice and racial equality. No group in our land has been so de- dicated in efforts to overcome racial preju- dices. No one has matched the Jews in his liberalism on the racial issue. There is no other faction in America that has been as liberal to causes in behalf of equality for the Negro. This is equally true in other lands. Jews are suffering in South Africa for the position they have taken in defense of the blacks. The penalty has been a re- striction on the remittance of funds con- tributed by South • African Jews towards overseas relief and- rehabilitation causes, and a number of leading Jews in that country are on trial for their liberal views. Yet, the Negro student, accordina to b of the study conducted by the University Maryland Psychiatric Institute, finds the Jews strange, wonders "what makes them tick," and declare that "to end prejudice . against Jews, the first step is for the Jews to try sincerely to get rid of their harmful and irritating faults." Was it a fault for Julius Rosenwald to establish the first large funds to aid the Negroes? Is it a fault for Israel to be the leader among the nations in providing know-how for the Afro-Asian nations? Are Jews sinning when they are among the leaders in movements to prop- agate better housing and higher education for the Negroes? Yet„ part of the Black Moslems' plat- form is anti-Sematic, and college students who should know better are becoming partners in spreading anti-Jewish senti- ments! • Would that the results of sociological and psychiatric studies had revealed stronger sentiments for good will among Jews and Negroes, and on a broader scale among all races. Unfortunately, ha- treds have no bounds, and the Jew appar- ently still is among the major scapegoats —even among those in whose behalf our people always will exert their sincerest efforts to assure equality among all the peoples of the earth. Eleanor Roosevelt , the Great Lady Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt's passing leaves a great void for all mankind. She was the Grand and the Great Lady whose humanitarian gifts were not limited to her own people. She shared her wisdom with all peoples, and her kindnesses were apportioned to all the nations. Eleanor Roosevelt was especially in- terested in the less fortunate, in the down- trodden, in the oppressed who needed succor. She was fearless in her approaches. She did not compromise with her con- science. When the representatives of the nations of the world debated over the Human Rights Covenant, she demanded complete adherence to the highest ideals of justice and equality for all. • When she pleaded for the rights of the Negroes, she made no concessions to any- one: equality was, to her, just what the word meant, without reductions in spirit for any element regardless of race or creed. She was a noble interpreter of Israel's aims and aspirations. Many audiences here and in many cities throughout the land, will recall her strong endorsements of Hadassah's objectives, the Helen Keller Home for the Blind in Israel, the Hebrew University, the Israel Bond drives and other Israeli and Jewish causes. Detroiters will recall her firm stand for justice for Israel in the struggle against the Arabs during her recent ap- pearance here in behalf of Israel Bonds. She did not play with words when she condemned one-sided catering to Nasser and the failure to give Israel arms for self-defense. Her stand at that time may have contributed towards the change in American policy announced several weeks ago by President Ken- nedy in his announcement that this country would sell Hawk defensive missiles to Israel. Indeed, Eleanor Roosevelt was a very great lady. Blessed be her memory. Israel's 1962 Year Book Economic Independence Seen in a Decade by Pinhas Sapir A thorough review of Israel's economic achievements and aspirations and the progress made by the Jewish State educa- tionally and in other fields of endeavor are provided in the 1962 Israel Year Book, published by the Jewish Agency. In addition to many facts and figures about Israel, the na- tion's industries and schools of higher learning, its scientific and other accomplishments, there are many features of special interest. A special feature relates to duties imposed upon arrivals, and listed are the effects that are permitted to non-residents without special import licenses. Basic information is provided regarding duty-free gifts and food parcels. Commencing with an explanatory essay by Finhas Sapir, Israel's Minister of Commerce and Industry, about the tasks of industry in the years to come, there are several other articles dealing with Israel's economic position. Sapir expresses the view that in the next five years pro- ductivity will increase 20 to 25 per cent. "If the present rate of industrial growth continues and the more glaring deficiencies overcome, there is every reason to believe That the country will reach its goal of economic independence by the end of the decade," .Sapir states. David Horowitz, Governor of the Bank of Israel; Minister of Agriculture Moshe Dayan and Leon Dultzin, head of the eco- nomic department of the Jewish Agency; outline financial and agricultural policies and the new immigration absorption methods. Israel's economic structure is the subject of an article by Dr. L. Berger. A number of other authorities deal with a score of problems related to Israel, world Jewry, UNESCO, Histadrut, the aid given to African states and many other Israeli interests. Israel's security is outlined by M. Argov and S. Peres. Tele- cOmmunications are explained by Minister of Posts E. Sasson. Science. the arts, the theater, archaeology, music and sculp- ture are subjects of a special section, and its features point to great progress culturally. Foodstuffs are not overlooked, and the director of the food- stuffs export department, of the Ministry of Commerce, J. Mazur, explains that "Israel's food industry is advancing constantly and has good prospects of becoming an important factor in the coun- try's export drive." Explanations of the objectives of all Israel political parties will prove especially helpful to all who seek information about Israel's political affairs. Articles about Israel's municipalities and other features add to the immense amount of information offered in this important Year Book. Goodman's Drawing the Line' Paul Goodman, now famous for his many sociological works, for "Communitas" which' he authored with his brother Percival, and many magazine articles, as well as sonnets, wrote his "May Pamphlet" in 1945. Reprinted as "Drawing the Line — A Pam, phlet" by Random House, it is as timely today. It appears in two parts — as "Spring 1945, The May Pamphlet," and "Winter 1962." In his preface, the author indicates that. the two parts have "an identical philosophical and political position," that: "Our society has not developed any new charms or exits. We must still look at it this hard way, and try to live, if we are to live at all ,in our own community. We still believe that War is not discussable as a policy — it is already a betrayal of sanity to discuss it. Those who are expert in game-theory will find nothing for them here." Thus, the distinguished author treats us in this pamphlet to philosophical and challenging theories on "the ineffectuality of some intelligent people," "the devolution of democracy," worldwide aspirations for peace, American reactions to the war spirit, libertarian programs, "sociolatry," etc.