Rabbi Herbert Parzen's History
of Zionism Emphasizes Continued
Need for Strengthening Movement
To a former Detroiter, Rabbi
Herbert Parzen, goes the dis-
tinction of having written one
of the most convincing appeals
for the retention of the Zionist
spirit and the strengthening of
the Zionist movement.
In his latest book, "A Short
History of Zionism," published
by Herzl Press, Rabbi Parzen
not only evaluates the entire
Zionist idea, reviewing, in his
120-page book, the accomplish-
ments of the movements and its
basic theories that have become
realities, but he also offers a
strong argument in support of
a revitalized cause.
Pointing to the many move-
ments that assist Israel, includ-
ing the UJA, Israel Bonds and
other fund - raising causes, as
well as the emergence of the
Conference of Presidents of
major Jewish organizations,
which "aims to coordinate public
relations activity on behalf of
Israel," Rabbi Parzen asserts:
"American Zionism is there-
fore at a crossroad. In the
decade preceding the estab-
lishment of the State of Israel
it made its epochal contribu-
tion to the achievement of that
paramount Zionist goal. In the
decade that followed it has
become more and more aware
of the fact that the mere exist-
ence of the Jewish State does
not mean the fulfillment of all
Zionist aspirations.
"The existence of the fledg-
ling state is still precarious
and has to be safeguarded by
the incessant and unflagging
support of the largest, wealthi-
est and most influential Jew-
ish community in the world,
the American. To maintain
American Jewish interest in
Israel and her people even
at the present level, let alone
to increase its warmth, there
must be within the general
body of American Jewry an
organized and dedicated core-
group to radiate out its in-
tense concern with Israel into
all parts and sectors of the
American Jewish community.
Moreover, in accordance with
the deep conviction of most
thoughtful Zionists that Zion-
ism and Judaism are one or-
ganic entity, it is the grand
design of Zionism in America
to contribute its utmost to the
dissemination of Jewish cul-
ture and Jewish consciousness.
"Zionism has essentially
been a national and Hebraic
renaissance. That rebirth is
far from completed. In Amer-
ica it certainly needs attention
and tending. The task of
American Zionism is not
merely to find its place in
that renaissance, but to give
it verve, color and meaning—
in a word, to direct it."
Commencing with the thesis
that "Jewish tradition is the
progenitor of Zionism," Rabbi
Parzen goes back to the Siddur
to show that there is exaltation
for the hope of a re-established
Jewish nationhood in the prayer-
book, and he proceeds to outline
the hist ,'"y of that hope. He
at "the Jewish people
indica' -
emotionally lived _in
in
Eretz Yisrael."
He proceeds to show the af-
finities to Israel, the assimila-
tionist tendencies of Western
Jews, the emergence of modern
Zionism under the inspiration of
Rabbi Kalischer, Moses Hess,
Leon Pinsker and other Jewish
leaders and thinkers who pre-
ceded Theodor Herzl.
Describing the activities of
Herzl as "the architect of the
Zionist Organization," he
points to the great leader's
dynamic qualities, to his en-
dowed personality.
Analyzing the triumph of poli-
tical Zionism and reviewing the
growth of American Zionism;
describing the issuance of the
Polinsky-Ishbia
Engagement Told
Balfour Declaration and the
leadership of Dr. Chaim Weiz-
mann, Rabbi Parzen also deals
with the Biltmore Program, with
the Arab attitudes, with the in-
ternal Israeli struggles and its
self-defense efforts.
He discusses the American
Government's attitude toward Is-
rael and reviews the realities of
Israel, and the thoroughness of
his approach makes his Zionist
history a valuable addition to
the literature dedicated to a
discussion of Jewish national re-
birth and the movement that
made Statehood possible.
MISS LOIS POLINSKY
Harry Rogoff, Dean
of Jewish Press, Is
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Polin-
Feted on 80th Birthday sky of Woodingham Dr. an-
NEW YORK, (JTA)—Harry
Rogoff, dean of the Jewish press
in the United States who has
been editor-in-chief of the Jew-
ish Daily Forward for many
years, was the recipient of con-
gratulations from numerous orga-
nizations and personalities on
the occasion of his 80th birthday.
Israeli diplomats attended a
birthday party tendered to him
last night by friends and admir-
ers.
Rogoff, who retired from the
top editorial post in the Jewish
Daily Forward several months
ago, has been with the Forward
55 years. He is the author of
several books in Yiddish and in
English, including a five-volume
History of the United States. He
now writes a weekly political
.column for the Forward and is
also contributing articles on lit-
erary subjects. He has received
an invitation from the Israel
government to visit Israel and
intends to do it within several
weeks.
Rogoff was brought to the
United States by his parents at
the age of eight. He studied at
the Isaac Elchanan Yeshiva,
which is now Yeshiva University
and at the College of the City of
New York where he received his
B.S. degree in 1906. He joined
the Jewish Daily Forward and
became managing editor in 1919,
deputizing for _the editor Abra-
ham Cahan whom he succeeded
as editor-in-chief after the lat-
ter's death.
His long association with the
Jewish labor movement, which
he helped to- build, made him
one of its most popular leaders.
He has been a staunch support-
er of the Histadrut-Israel's Fed-
eration of Labor—long before
the Jewish State was established
and had visited Israel before and
after the establishment of the
state.
Restrictions Eased
on Construction of
Buildings in Israel
JERUSALEM, (JTA) — The
Ministerial Economic Commit-
tee decided to ease restrictions
on the construction of new
buildings which were imposed
last June under the pressure
of heavy immigration.
The restrictions, to which
builders adhered voluntarily,
resulted in a 20 per cent reduc-
tion in the starting of new build-
ings. A spokesman for the Eco-
nomic Committee said that the
restrictions were being eased
because labor and raw materials
were now freely available.
Socialites to Hold
`Hard Times Party'
The Detroit Socialites will
hold a "Hard Times Party"
8:30 p.m. Sunday, at Cong.
Gemiluth Chassodim.
Refreshments will be served,
dancing to recorded music and
prizes will be awarded for
originality of dress of stimulat-
ing fun.
For reservations to the New
Year's Eve dinner and dance
at Cong. Beth Moses, 19160
Evergreen, call KE 4-6664.
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Lois M., to Earl David
Ishbia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Ishbia of Prairie Ave. A July 3
wedding is planned.
Britain Will Try
to Maintain Balance
of Arms in Mid-East
LONDON, (JTA) — The Brit-
ish government's policy in the
Middle East is to avoid any
action that might promote an
arms race in the area and also
to be ready to consider requests
from any Middle East countries
for arms for self-defense, Peter
Thomas, Joint Parliament Un-
dersecretary of State for For-
eign Affairs, declared in the
House of Commons.
He made the statement in a
written reply to a series of ques-
tions from Laborite MP Roy
Mason who had asked if the
government was aware of the
growing export of Soviet arms
to the Arab countries. The MP
also had asked what under-
standing had been reached be-
tween Britain and the United
States on maintenance of the
military balance of power in
the Middle East.
He asked also whether the
British government was aware
of the growing military strength
of Egypt and other Arab coun-
tries, of the concern that the
power balance was becoming
upset and whether Britain had
any plans to assist Israel to
maintain the military status
quo.
"Her Majesty's government is
aware that the Soviet bloc has
been supplying arms to some
Arab states for a number of
years and continues to do so,"
the Undersecretary said in his
reply. "We are in regular touch
with our United States allies on
this and other problems affect-
ing the Middle East."
In describing the govern-
ment's Middle East policy, he
added that it was not the gov-
ernment's practice "to disclose
the details of arms supplied to
particular countries."
Hanukah Lights to Shine
at Guantanamo Bay as Part
of JWB's Festival Planning
Hanukah's lights of freedom
will be kindled by Jewish per-
sonnel on duty with U.S. mili-
tary forces at the Guantanamo
Naval Base, Cuba, as part of the
global "Operation Hanukah" ar-
ranged by the National Jewish
Welfare Board at all U.S. mili-
tary installations at home and
abroad.
Some of the supplies of Hanu-
kah candles, Menorahs, holiday
greeting cards and decora-
tions, dreidels and individually
wrapped gift packages, shipped
around the world by JWB and
its Women's Organizations' Ser-
vices, were forwarded to Guan-
tanamo through appropriate
channels by Rabbi Nathan Wit-
kin, director of JWB's Armed
Forces Services Center, Balboa,
Canal Zone, and USO area di-
rector.
U.S. Zionists Are Divided on Holding
Actions Committee Meeting in New York
NEW YORK, (JTA) — Dr.
Nahum Goldmann, president of
the World Zionist Organization,
said at a press conference that
he was "astonished and sorry"
over the "excitement" in Israel
over the decision to hold the
next meeting of the Zionist
Actions Committee in New
York. He asserted that the Is-
raeli press had "distorted" facts
of the discussion in American
Zionist groups on the proposal.
He said he had supported
the idea of a New York meet-
ing because it was "bound to
be impressive to the highest
possible degree and carry in-
fluence and be the beginning
of a great Zionist a c t iv i t y
among American Jews." He
emphasized that when he gave
such support to the proposal on
his visit to Israel last Novem-
ber, it was clear that "even
then, we dicided first of all
to consult with the members of
the -Actions Committee from
the United States and the Zion-
ist organizations in the United
States."
He declared that the Zionist
Organization of America did not
oppose such a meeting. Adding
that "there were differences
between ZOA leaders" on the
idea, he said that the ZOA had
decided to leave the final de-
cision "to the appropriate in-
stitutions, which means through
the Zionist executive and the
presidium of the Actions Com-
mittee."
He said that this was the
stand taken also by Mizrachi,
and the Labor Zionists, even
though the majority of these
organizations had supported the
idea of a New York meeting.
Hadassah, he declared, had de-
cided to oppose the idea "but
it has never stated it would
not accept the decision of the
majority.
"The Zionist executive in
New York, at a meeting at-
tended by the chairman of the
Jewish Agency executive,
Moshe Sharett, and its treas-
urer, Aryeh Pincus, both now
on a visit to New York, de-
cided unanimously to propose
that the presidium of the Ac-
tions Committee postpone the
final decision to Dec. 24 at
which date Sharett and Pincus
will be back in Israel and a
joint meeting of- the Zionist
executive and the presidium
will be held," he said. "Any -
decision adopted at that meet-
ing will be implemented."
5,000 Jews Left in Syria
The Syrian Jewish Commun-
ity, which totaled close to 30,000
before the establishment of Is-
rael, today numbers some 5,000
persons, most of whom live in
Damascus and Aleppo with
smaller communities elsewhere.
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