Rights of South African Jews Defended
by Political Leaders; but One Leaves Doubt
Laborite Plants Trees in Jerusalem Forest
JERUSALEM — Emanuel Shin- The Peace Forest is located in
well, veteran leader of the British formerly demilitarized territory on
Labor Party and member of Par- the slopes of the bill of the High
liament, and Mrs. Shinwell planted Commissioner's Palace. The For-
it was proclaimed in saplings in the Jewish National
BY EDGAR BERNSTEIN
other community, but viewed immediately
National Party government under Fund Jerusalem Peace Forest dur- est will serve as Jerusalem's ma-
(Copyright is:o JTA, Inc.)
them as South Africans enjoy- 1948). Vorster recalled: "It was a ing their recent visit to Israel, jor park.
equal
citizenship
and
com-
JOHANNESBURG — After inter- ing
Dr. D. F. Malan which accorded -
viewing South Africa's top politi- plete religious freedom.
"The National Party," said Pre- Israel de jure recognition, and
cal leaders during the last fort-
night, I can say without hesitation mier Vorster "is open to any Nyhite Dr. Malan became the -first prime
that the rights of the country's person, regardless of his religion minister of another state to visit
116,000 Jews as full and equal citi- or community, who is prepared to Israel. National Party governments
zens remain completely safeguard-' subscribe to its program and prin- have made it possible for the
ed in the hands of either the gov- ciples. As a member, he is entitled South African Jewish community
erning National Party or the lead- to all the priveleges that member- to give humanitarian aid to Israel,
ing opposition United Party or the bership confers. He can serve on through special currency conces-
any of our councils and stand as sions. While it is South Africa's
Progressive party.
Only in the case of the break- a candidate for elections. There policy not to interfere in the affairs
are
National Party members of the of other states, we view Israers1
away Herstigte Nasionale Party
("Reconstituted National Party") Jewish faith on some of our coun- position and problems with under-
cils.
and there are some who have standing and sympathy."
is there a doubt, although its lead-
er, former Cabinet Minister Dr. stood as party candidates in elec-
In the case of Dr. Hertzog, lead-
tions."
Albert Hertzog, insists they are
er of the Herstigte Party, the
"The United Party," said Sir de interview followed different lines.
not anti-Jewish and have no in-
Give Your Child the BENEFITS
tention of depriving Jewish citi- Villiers Graaff, "stands for the Referred to an article in his party's
zens of their rights. The party's unity of all sections of the Euro- official journal, "Die Afrikaner, -
principles, however, make it im- pean" (white) "population in one implying that "Catholics, free-
possible for a professing Jew to be- nation. We accept a man not on thinkers, atheists or Jews" would
his origins, language or religion, not be accepted as members of the
come a member.
Prime Minister Balthazar John but by his dedication to South party, he said that any white South
Vorster, who is leader of the gov- Africa. We have had many dis- African who accepted the party's
erning National Party, received tinguished members of the Jewish principles could become a mem-
me at his office at Union Buildings community who have given ser- ber.
Pretoria, and notwithstanding a vice to South Africa through the
Dr. Hertzog's party comprises
1. What is the unique program of Akiva Hebrew Day School,
crowded schedule, gave me an United Party, in the provincial the group which broke away
if any?
hour of his time to discuss the councils, in Parliament, in the from the ruling National Party
Senate
and
even
in
the
cabinet
questions I had brought.
2. How can the school possibly teach both General Studies and
last year, after differences in it
Sir de Villiers Graaff, leader of (I am sure you remember Dr. which they charged Prime Min- 11
Hebrew Studies in one short school day?
the United Party, received me at Henry Gluckman's great service
ister Vorster and his supporters
3. How does the Hebrew Day School graduate compare to his
the party's Johannesburg offices when he was minister of health). with "succumbing to liberal in• f.4
counterpart who has graduated from a public school and an
between election meetings, and I am happy that several well-known Iluences." The prime minister
afternoon Hebrew school?
Jewish members of the United accused them of sowing dissen•
we sat down to an hour's chat.
Does
Akiva Hebrew Day School encourage parent involve-
4.
With Dr. Jan Steytler, leader Party figure among our candi- Sion in an attempt to gain con-
dates
in
the
current
general
elec-
ment?
of the Progressive - Party, I had
trol of the party, and virtually
S. Do Hebrew Day Schools offer a well rounded General Edu-
the interview in the airport lounge tion."
forced their expulsion. They then
"The Progressive Party" said set up their own party, and the 1'
cation (one that is at least comparable to the public school
as he was commuting to keep cam-
paign dates; with him, too, the Dr. Steytler, "welcomes the mem- government called the present
program)?
interview went on for almost an bership of every South African general election to have a show-
6. Do students of Akiva Hebrew Day School easily mix socially
citizen, irrespective of race or down with them_
hour.
with children of other faiths and races?
Dr. Hertzog, leader of the Hers- creed. We have many persons of
Dr. Hertzog said that while
7. How much Stress is placed in the Akiva program on religious
tigte Party, couldn't fit in a per: the Jewish faith among our mein- professing Jews might not be able
observances, on the use of the Hebrew language, etc.?
sonal interview, but answered bers and several among our can- to become members of the party
8. What types of teachers make up Akiva's staff?
dictates in the election. One of because they could not accept the
questions over the phone.
9. Are there any educational objectives which can only be
Premier Vorster, Sir de Vil- them, Mrs. Helen Suzman, has Calvinist interpretation of Scrip-
accomplished in a Hebrew Day School climate?
lers Graaff and Dr. Steytler all represented us so ably in Parlia-
ture, the party did not wish to
said their parties and no special ment this past session that she
10. What is the average class size at Akiva Hebrew Day School?
debar them from the franchise or
attitude to the Jewish or any
has won respect on all sides of from holding public office. Exist-
11. What happens to students after they graduate from Akiva
the House."
Hebrew Day School?
ing constitutional rights and free-
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On relations between South
12. Does the Akiva program provide for co-curricular and extra-
dom
of
religion
would
be
kept.
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Africa and Israel, each favored
curricular activities?
continuation of the policy of
13. Do Hebrew Day Schools develop a "ghettoized," "parochial"
Followup: Hertzog Party
friendship which South Africa
Spectacles
point
of view?
Wiped Out in Election
has always pursued.
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14. How much does Day School education cost?
The prime minister pointed out
JOHANNESBURG (JTA)—Four
15. What types of families send their children to Akiva Hebrew
that South Africa had been one of - Jews were returned to Parliament
Day School?
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