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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.
Published every Friday by The Jewish News Publishing Co., 17100 West Seven Mile Road, Detroit 48235 Mich.,
VE 8-9364. Subscription $6 a year. Foreign $7.
Second Class Postage Paid at Detroit, Michigan
PHILIP SLOMOVITZ
Editor and Publisher
SIDNEY SHMARAK
CARMI M. SLOMOVITZ
Advertising Manager
Business Manager
CHARLOTTE HYAMS
City Editor
Sabbath Scriptural Selections
This Sabbath, the fourth day of Heshvan, 5725, the following scriptural selections
will be read in our synagogues:
Pentateuchal portion. Gen. 6:9-11:32; Prophetical portion. Isaiah 54:1-55:5.
Licht
VOL. XLVI. No. 7
benshen, Friday, October 9, 5:43 p.m.
Page 4
October 9, 1964
The Need for a Reinvigorated Zionism
Behind the growing ranks of anti-Semites dangers from without. It is threatened by its
in many parts of the world there is an appar- neighbors, and it is under attack by propa-
ent attempt 'to shy away from the term gandists who refuse to understand the
"Jews" and "Semites" and instead to resort humanitarian aims of those who are con-
to new cliches, such as "Zionism," "Zionist- stantly rescuing Jews from lands of oppres-
sion and are bringing them to Israel.
Communist" and similar expressions.
- On these fronts there is an unending need
The motives are apparent. Since many of
for the spread of proper knowledge regard-
the anti-Jewish movements seem to be spear-
ing the Zionist objectives as they are repre-
headed by Arab propagandists, they wish to
sented by the organized Zionist movement.
emphasise that since Arabs are themselves
This can be attained only by organized Zion-
Semites they could not be anti-Semitic. Also,
ists, since the philanthropic activities already
since anti-Semitism has been branded as sin-
are in the hands of capable fund-raisers who
ful. those who hate Jews now resort to other
must secure the vitally needed monies for
terms.
the upkeep of Israeli institutions.
Much of the. anti-Semitism stems from the
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But there also is the internal issue. Be-
hatreds that have been engendered by
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cause external forces of hate have been per-
racism. Thus, very often, in the South, when mitted
for too long a period to malign Zion- ,
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the term "Nigger-lover" is applied to the
ism, the Zionist ideal has been weakened in
freedom riders and to others who have in-
Jewish ranks and the entire Israeli position Hope and Faith Through Music
vaded the South to assist the Negroes, it is
has suffered from it.
often linked with New York or Easterners,
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and Jews often are meant. To emphasize
To overcome the external anti-Semitic
the intention, the term "kike" similary is ap-
forces, to strengthen Jewry internally, it is
plied to "Jew-Nigger-lover."
urged that the Zionist idea should once
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again be given the strength that is so urgent-
The Hassidim are joyous. Their songs carry the spirit of hope and
These are unfortunate developments. They
ly needed to overcome the propaganda of faith into many quarters. It is by means of their many melodies that
are part of the hate hysteria that threatens
haters and to reduce misinformation about they enchant their followers and create great interest with their
to become global.
Israel and Zionism in Jewish ranks.
nigunim.
Most regrettable in the emergence of such
Aware of the deep impressions that are left by their melodies.
Steps have been taken anew by the Ameri-
hysteria is the manner in which the "Zion-
can Zionist movement to reinvigorate the the Lubavitcher hassidim have produced a number of recordings. The
ist-Communist" .charge has been hurled at
cause, and the Zionist Organization of Amer- latest of Chabad Nigunim, the fifth set of recordings performed by
Jews. Those who use this means of spread-
ica should receive the support for which it Lubavitcher followers, with a boys' choir and an orchestra, has been
produced by NiCHoaCH (Nigunei Chassidei Chabad—songs of Chabad
ing venom might give the impression that
pleaded at the convention in Washington.
hassidim). with Rabbi Samuel Zalmanoff as director. The musical
they hate Zionists, but the intention soon be-
At the same time, new courage should be settings are by Vladimir Heifetz. Seymour Silbermintz is the music
comes apparent: the scheme is to hurl venom
given the local leaders in their efforts to give director.
at all Jews.
new substance to Zionist ideology. Detroit's
There are 15 songs on both sides of this long-playing record
Since the re-establishment of the State of
Zionist leaders have plans for expanded edu-
and the variety is spell-binding. There are several songs without
Israel, anti-Semites who resort to such an
cational programs, and while assisting the
words and they are so typically Hassidic in the spirit they create
ideological weapon unfortunately had been
movement nationally and its objectives in
that before long the listener begins to hum and the humming con-
given encouragement — inadvertently, of
tinues, creating a spirit of holiness.
Israel—such as the Kfar Silver Agricultural
course—by Jews themselves. It was by weak-
There are liturgical selections. and some of the melodies are
School and the educational functions of the
ening the Zionist movement that the enemies
Zionist House in Tel Aviv which has become ascribed to the founders of the Chabad movement which dates back to
of Jewry were enabled to utilize a cliche
a center for all tourists—all possible assist- Rebbe Schneur Zalman of Liadi (5532-1772).
with the "Hu Elokeinu" from the Sabbath and holi-
that often: sticks.
ance should be given the local organization. day Commencing
Kidusha, with Cantor Moshe Teleshevsky as soloist, there is a
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The annual Balfour Concert provides joyous feeling as this melody, which was taught by the Lubavitcher
When one takes into account the fact that
means for such encouragement to the dedi- Rebbe last Simhat Torah, pays tribute to the Almighty—"He is our
millions have been spent by Israel's enemies
cated local leaders. Coming as it does on the Father, he is our Redeemer . . ."
in the attacks on Zionism, he is compelled
eve of the anniversary of the Balfour Dec-
Zalmanoff, the director Of the undertaking, is the soloist in
to ask whether the failure to strengthen
laration, which was issued on Nov. 2, 1917, "Ashrei Ish," from the Rosh Hashanah Musaf, and other soloists in-
Zionism did not contribute toward the
the event should deservedly be turned into clude Moshe Herson, Eli Lipsker, Mendl Baumgarten. Sholom Ber
Grodetsky, Sholom Levertov, Hirsh Ganzburg.
strengthening of the hands of anti-Semites.
a community festival.
As in many other Hassidic collections, there is one that is
It is becoming increasingly apparent
The hands of the builders of Zion and the
bilingual—the "Tzomo I'Cho Nafshi" that draws upon folklore
that Israel needs assistance in many areas,
defenders of Zion should be strengthened.
admonishing "foolish Mark" in Russian who causes only strife.
and certainly in the field of politics and
The local Zionist movement shares hi these
Holy Day melodies are intermingled with a variety of nigunim.
statesmanship. The Jewish State, while it is
efforts and should not be forgotten; it should
The Chabad Lubavitcher have made marked contributions to Jewish
prospering economically, is never devoid of
be helped to grow from strength to strength. folklore and to melodic music with their hymns, and this recording
Hassidic Spirit of Joyfulness
Enriched by Chabad Recordings
Voters' Responsibilities in November
The primary election in Michigan, while
it drew a much larger vote than is usually
recorded for off-season balloting, neverthe-
less indicated that less than 50 per cent of
the people cast their ballots on such occa-
sions.
It is true that the largest vote always is
recorded during a Presidential election. But
even on such occasions there are so many
abstentions that there is cause for concern
lest too many should be callous in their
response to the serious issues that confront
us at a time when we are called upon to
'express our choice for the Chief Executive.
There are many issues at stake, and unless
all who are able to vote make use of their
franchise our democracy stands in danger
of being weakened.
Important judgeships are to be filled and
other important officials are to be selected.
We are to vote next month for members of
Congress, and a distinguished United States
Senator from Michigan is up for re-election.
It is urgent that all qualified voters should
study the issues and prepare themselves to
cast their votes intelligently on Nov. 3. Let
there be no laggards on that day.
Hadassah's Honors for a Great Lady
Detroit Hadassah has undertaken to honor
its distinguished leader, Mrs. Joseph H.
Ehrlich, by establishing a special area as
the Dora Ehrlich Orthopedic Wing in the
Hadassah-Hebrew . University Medical Center
in Jerusalem.
The project requires a minimum of $50,000
to assure the naming of the wing area for
Detroit's eminent woman leader.
Local Hadassah is contacting a group of
sixty Detroiters who are asked to make the
necessary gifts to assure the implementation
of the task undertaken in Mrs. Ehrlich's
honor.
- One of the Hadassah pioneers here, a lead-
er in all community functions, a civic as well
as Jewish leader, Mrs. Ehrlich has earned
it that a project sponsored to honor her name
should prove successful. It is to be hoped
that those who have been contacted will re-
spond promptly to Hadassah's call to action.
continues to enrich the joyous role of Hassidism.
The Last Year in Review
Valuable Demographic Data
in American Jewish Year Book
Special articles on the progress made in civil rights efforts,
analyses of Church-State issues and of anti-Semitic agitations during
the past year are the features of the 1964 American Jewish Year Book
issued by the Jewish Publication Society in conjunction with the
American Jewish Committee.
Other articles are devoted to reviews of religious activities, Jewish
educational efforts, communal programing, the status of Jewish
college students in the United States and the events in the Middle
East in relation to U.S.-Israel interests.
These are in addition to the usual Year Book reviews of events
throughout the world in the past year and the directories of periodicals,
federations, national organizations; Jewish calendars and other
informative material.
Demographic facts about the Jewish population in the United
States, summarized by states, form the opening article by Alvin
Chenkin.
Authoritative authors have prepared the series of articleS in the
Year Book, and informed men who are close to the situations in Latin
America, Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, Israel, Africa
and Australia wrote the reviews of events in a score of countries.
The article by George Kellman on "Anti-Jewish Agitation" de-
scribes events in the South, the George Lincoln Rockwell movement,
and the activities of the anti-Semitic press.
Alfred Jospe, writing on "Jewish College Students in the United
States," describes the vast increase of Jewish students in American
universities.