Unlock the Golden Gate 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 Business Manager Advertising Manager CHARLOTTE HYAMS City Editor Sabbath Scriptural Selections This Sabbath, the 27th day of Shevat, 5725, the following scriptural selections will be read in our synagogues: Pentatcuchal portion: Exod. 20:1-24:18; prophetical portion: Jeremiah 34:8-22; 33:25, 26. Licht benshen, Friday, Jan. 29, 5:25 p.m. VOL. XLVI, No. 23 January 29, 1965 Page 4 RELAXATION OF IMMIGRATION LAWS Zionist Role in Churchill's Career This is a period of mourning over the passing of the Man of the CenturYi. Sir Wins- ton Churchill belonged to the world. That is why President Johnson has ordered our flags to be at half staff until after the state funeral for the British leader. Churchill left his mark on history. He was more than a war hero: as an historian he must be ranked among the great literary figures of all time. As the leader in the battle against Hitlerism he must be recognized as the genius who succeeded in mobilizing he world's forces and international public opinion against the crimes that were perpetrated by a madman and by a people that conceded to the mad- man. He may have acted a bit late against Nazism, but that is ascribable to the blunders of Neville Chamberlain. Perhaps he could have contributed a great deal more towards the efforts to rescue Jews from the clutches of the insane Germans. But that was a collective sin; it was guilt in which all the statesmen of the world shared in a period of trials and tribulations, in an era of a destructive war. Winston Churchill was, as he had pro- claimed himself, a "lifelong Zionist," and his help in advancing the cause leading towards Jewish national rebirth rates among the great achievements by the most distinguished diplomats. On November 2, 1930, shortly after the British Labor Government had issued a statement, contained in recommendations made by Sir John Hope Simpson on behalf of a commission which proposed suspension of Jewish migration to Palestine. Churchill submitted by cable to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency a long article in which he affirmed his support of Zionism and declared at the outset: The year 1917 marked perhaps the most dreary and somber period of war. It was the time when many hitherto unswerving despaired of victory of the Allies. It was the moment when most resolute elements of the British govern- ment sought to enlist every influence that could hold allied the associated nations to their task. The Zionist movement throughout the world was actively pro-Ally, and in a special sense pro- British. Nowhere was this movement more notice- able than in the United States, and upon the active share of the United States in the bloody strug- gle which was impending rested a large propor- tion of our hopes. The able leaders of the Zionist movement and their widespread branches exer- cised an appreciable influence upon American opinion and that influence—like the Jewish influ- ence generally—was steadily cast in our favor. Throughout the world of allied nations, Jews (Zionist and non-Zionist alike) sympathized with the Allies and worked for the success of Great Britain and the close cooperation with Great Britain of the United States. The Balfour Declaration must, therefore, not be regarded as a promise given from sentimental motives; it was a practical measure taken in the interests of a common cause at a moment when that cause could afford to neglect no factor of material or moral assistance. He then proceeded to criticize the actions of the British Colonial Office which had attempted to introduce steps to interfere with Jewish progress in Palestine and to under- mine the Zionist program. Condemning the subsequent Passfield White Paper, which would have dealt a death blow to Zionism, Churchill wrote: "When it is asked," says the White Paper of 1922, "what is meant by the development of the Jewish National Home in Palestine it may be answered that it is not the imposition of a Jewish Nationality upon the inhabitants of Palestine as a whole, but the further development of the existing Jewish community, with the assistance of Jews in other parts of the world in order that it may be- come a center in which Jewish people as a whole may take, on grounds of religion and race an interest and pride. But in order that this commu- nity should have the best prospect of free de- velopment and provide full opportunity for the Jewish people to display its capacities, it is essen- tial that it should know that it is in Palestine as of right and not of sufferance. That is the rea- son why it is necessary that the existence of the Jewish National Home in Palestine should be in- ternationally guaranteed and that it should be formally recognized to rest upon the ancient his- toric connection." The record is clear. Winston Churchill indeed was one of the great friends of Jewry, one of the most consistent supporters of Zionism. His Zionist role contributed greatly towards the humanitarianism which marked his active career. We share in the world's sorrow over his passing and we join in paying tribute to his blessed memory. LBJ'S Proposed Immigration Bill Although President Johnson's proposals for changes in the immigration laws have been widely acclaimed, there is evidence of a newly organized opposition to it based on old charges that an enlarged immigration will deprive Americans of their jobs. Our country is, so vast, we are Fri such great need of skilled labor, that the renewed opposition puzzles and appalls. But the President himself has indicated that the measure he has proposed neither alters the "many limitations in existing law which prevent an influx of undesirables and safeguard our people against excessive or unregulated immigration," nor changes the total number of immigrants who come to this country each year. He said that under this bill, the authorized quota immigration. which is now 158,361 each year, would be increased by less than 7,000. From all indications, it will be necessary once again to conduct an educational cam- paign to enlighten Americans on the values of the President's humanitarian proposals. When the President released his message on immigration, Secretary of Health, Educa- tion and Welfare Anthony J. Celebrezze made this statement: "President Johnson's proposed revi- sions to the Immigration Law would end the present discriminatory country quota system—a system which has never been in keeping with American principles of free- dom and justice and equal opportunity for all. "In this nation of immigrants and descendants of immigrants, we are all proud of our heritage—different though we may be from one another. We recognize and respect those differences, for they are the hallmark of a free society, and the source of much of its strength. "Let us no longer ask the people of the world who want to make this nation their home, 'Where were you born?' Let us ask only if they have the skills to aid us, or if their coming will free them from oppres- sion, or make a family whole." go* Pearl Buck s New Book Appeals for Adoption of the Unwanted Pearl S. Buck, a Pulitzer Prize winner for a best-selling novel, eminent authority on China, where she spent her childhood and where she learned Chinese before she knew English, a strong supporter of movements to aid the retarded, has emerged as one of the strong pleaders for the adoption of unwanted children. She has herself adopted youngsters of mixed blood and she pleads for the many unfortunates without parents and homes. Her latest work, "Children for Adoption," a Random House classic, makes a thorough study of the subject. It is a 'review of the problems as they affect all faiths, as they strike the needs of the less fortunate human beings and as they are faced by social agencies. Her basic plea is that "we must consider the nature of love, how to give it, how to receive it. It is the loveless man and woman who threaten our national life and culture." She suggests that "our education of the young. expressed in factual knowledge and ideal- child. ism, should include respect for the unborn child, the possible The gravest responsibility in life is to bring a child into the world. . . . Where society does not welcome the child, where he is not wanted, is not anticipated, and worst of all, where there is no fam- ily to receive him, where even his mother considers him a disaster is a and his father does not recognize him, where his very existence sorrowful secret, then indeed he is to be pitied. He will never receive the respect and love due him unless he finds a substitute family through adoption.. . ." Mrs. Buck's impressive work is a study also of changing attitudes, differing patterns, revolutionary occurrences throughout the world in viewing sex. She is critical of some of the legal aspects involved in adoptions, and of agencies with the problem. In her resume of the work of "a good Jewish adoption agency," Mrs. Buck, calling the agency she deals with "a liberal" one, states about it: "There is no income requirement except the assurance that the family can support another child. There is no age limit for adoptive parents. The only question to be answered is whether these parents are the right ones for the child.... All that is asked is that there be room for the baby. Families who already have children are allowed to adopt." social Mrs. Buck also points out that "this agency has excellent workers and does a careful job of selection, usually, of course, within the limitations of the Jewish faith. That it is able to do this and maintain such liberal standards makes it an example of what can be done to bring parents and child together when require- red tape." ments, though functional, are simple enough to eliminate She enters into lengthy discussion of the merits of this Jewish an unusual agency, citing cases it handles, and declares that "this is agency." revolu- Mrs. Buck's is a deeply moving story. It should lead in tionizing the legal methods that restrict adoptions in some areas; it more im- should encourage reform in existing agencies; and what is The portant, it undoubtedly will encourage an increase in adoptions. interest it arouses in the "unwanted children all over the world" will the parentlesS certainly move many hearts to turn compassionately to child and to provide a home for it. 'Religion From Tolstoy to Carnus'. "Religion from Tolstoy to Camus," selected by Prof. Walter Kaufmann, has been issued as a Harper Torchbook paperback. morals Containing the basic writings on religious matters, on within the teachings of the numerous faiths, this has been prepared as a companion book to Kaufmann's "Existentialism From Dostoyevsky to Sartre." Participants in this volume, as discussants of a variety of issues, Martin include many noted scholars, and the views of Sigmund Freud, Buber, Morris Raphael Cohen and many of the most distinguished It is to be hoped that this appeal by a responsible member of President Johnson's Christian theologians, are presented. In the introduction to Pope John XXIII's "Speech to Non- administration will go a long way in enlisting Prof. Kaufmann discusses the most recent developments support for the new proposals which would Catholics," at the Vatican, and the accusations against Pope Pius XII in. Hoch- introduce an immigration policy devoid of huth's "The Deputy," and he makes the comment: "It is nice to note discrimination and based on a first-come, that the schema on the Jews and the crucifixion is largely the work first-served basis. of the German Cardinal Bea, and that it was a young German (Roll Our country's aim should be to strengthen Hochhuth) who has succeeded in getting the world to discuss questions the humanitarian goals. May the President's that it has long preferred to ignore." Thus, there is timeliness in the extent of the issues discussed in efforts prove fruitful in this area of Ameri- can activity. Many wrongs can be corrected this work which first appeared three years ago and which now, in the by the speedy adoption of the newly-proposed paperback, is extended with additional material such as the Vatican- regulations. Ecumenical issue.