Purely Commentary
November 29: The Historic Date at the UN
It was an historic day, and it is well that Dr. Emanuel Neumann,
a leading figure in Zionist ranks, should have called attention to it
at a Zionist gathering in New York on the eve of the celebrated
occasion.
It was on Nov. 29, 1947-25 years ago—that the world organization
recognized the justice of Jewish historic aspirations for national re-
demption. It was so close to the Holocaust! Tens of thousands of Jews
were being evacuated from displaced persons camps, and an avenue
was sought for them to go to their ancient homeland. The re-establish-
ment of Israel provided that opportunity because the mandatory power
—Great Britain—was placing obstacles in the path of the survivors
from
Nazism.
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The United Nations ruled wisely on that historic day: it was not
yet loaded with the deluded Arabs who were being provided with an
untold number of new states and were soon to begrudge the Jewish
people the small area that the United Nations was setting aside for
them under the partition plan.
It was the emergin animosity toward Israel that caused the
war soon to follow the ov. 29 decision, and out of that war Israel
gained a bit more ground. It was out of the latter wars that addi-
tional territory was regained by Israel to assure more secure borders
for the embattled state.
It all began with that historic date, and history surely will list
Nov. 29, 1947, among the most significant in world history.
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The 'Arab vs. Arab' Power Struggle
Newsweek carried an interesting item in which it reveals an
"Arab vs. Arab" situation. The magazine's expose states:
"Those recent battles between rival Arab guerrilla factions
in Lebanon, in which some 30 were reported killed, were over
money, according to Intelligence sources. Libya's President Col.
Nuannar Redden had given two leaders of El Fatah, the biggest
guerrilla group, more than 91,000,000 as part of his program to
finance their anti-Israel effort. The leaders, however, kept the
money—and the reports say they are using it to unseat Yassir
Arafat, top man in El Fatah."
flow is this to be equated with a story that appeared at the same
time as the Newsweek revelation to the effect that Egypt had pro-
posed to Arab countries that they earmark their national incomes
for collective military action and the purchase of warplanes, as well
as the establishment of an Arab arms industry, all aimed at Israel's
destruction?
Do they or don't they trust each other? Is it a power struggle while
their only unifying clement is the hatred for Israel?
The survival or elimination of Arafat is minor in the discussion.
Whoever rises to power will be an enemy of Israel. Therefore, Israel
has only one duty: to observe the vigilance necessary for survival,
triumph and success.
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Across the Suez: the Human Communicativeness
A most interesting account was given a few days ago in the
New York Times, in special report from its Israel correspondent,
Terence Smith, about communications between Israel and Egyptian
military on both sides of the Suez Canal.
Illana from Israel reportedly conversed continually with Ali the
Egyptian. Except for a quip from Ali, about regaining the land, in
reply to which Illana said he'd have too long a wait, the talks are
friendly, human, marked by cordiality.
Isn't this how neighbors should act? Why the hatreds? Israelis
are depicted as craving for good terms with the Arabs, but the bosses
in Arab lands rule otherwise.
Perhaps those who are enjoying the communicative freedoms and
social amenities in the across-the-Suez dialogues will be among the
rebels who will force the more sensible approach to good relations
between neighbors? How else can there he peace between cousins?
We keep hoping and, praying that good sense will creep into the heads
and minds of the feuding so that the needs of all in the Middle East
will be treated with respect, and the uniformed military will, at last,
become the builders of peaceful structures in that history-laden area.
The Remarkable Jennie Grossinger
Jennie Grossinger was a most remarkable lady. She was a great
manager, an able organizer, a good hostess, and it is no wonder that
an area that became world famous as Grossinger's aLso emerged as a
training ground for some of the most noted entertainers. Grossinger's
more than any other resort became the testing place for humorists.
comedians, the brand of actors that gained fame as "Borsht Belt"
products.
It was not all business for the famed Jennie. When she was able
to divide her responsibilities and to enjoy partial retirement, she
devoted herself to philanthropies. She was very active in Israel Bonds
and in her Florida home, where she spent a portion of her time, she
was a hostess to many Bond fetes.
There was something genuinely idealistic in Jennie Grossinger's
career, and for a multitude of accomplishments her name ranks high
in American womanhood.
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'Topele' — Most Delightful Film ... Why Does
Such Splendor Play to Empty Houses?
"Topele" is based on the Sholem Aleichem story "The Knife."
It was filmed in Israel but it is a story about experiences in the
shtetele as told in the Yiddish story by the great humorist. On the
screen, it is as great as the other Sholem Aleichem story, "Fiddler
on the Roof," that has enraptured people in many lands, in many
languages.
While "Fiddler" has broken all records for audience response
on the Roof," that has enraptured people in many labds.
What's the explanation? "Topele" is such a work of beauty. The
children's acting is superb: the classroom scene alone is worth the
price of admission. It's a wholesome story, excellently enacted. And
there is a love angle.
Its Hebrew text is simple and the viewer is well assisted with
the English titles.
Is it too clean for success? But there are so many lovers of
career, and for a multitude of accomplishments her name ranks high
in American womanhood.
2—fridny, Dec. 1, 1972
THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Prejudice-Laden International Organization,
Blocs Motivated by Hatred for Israel ... Arab
Power Struggle and Across-Suez Fraternizing
By Philip
SIOMOYiti
Shameful Acts at the UN and the Manner in Which UNESCO Was Disgraced
Several United Nations actions in the past week again proved an impotence created by an
anti-Jewish prejudice, a hatred for Israel inspired by nations who seek the Jewish state's destruction,
and an attitude so shameful that one must pause and wonder why the United Nations retains support from
people of honor. The explanation, of course, is that such a world movement is a vital necessity: perhaps,
one day: there will be an awakening and there will be a sense of justice among people charged with
diplomatic responsibilities.
Israel was repeatedly rebuked in accusations yet to be proven. There are charges of desecrations,
yet in Israel there is as much freedom as in the United States, and it may well be that the tolerance of
Israel toward all faiths surpasses even the American.
In a syndicated Newhouse News Service, Joel Steed wrote to advise American readers that "You
Don't Have to Be Jewish to Enjoy a Visit to Israel," and much of his report emphasized the protec-
tion given Israel to all faiths and the protection provided for the holy places of Christians and Moslems
as well as Jews. Anyone traveling in Israel will affirm these facts. But there are enemies of Israel —
anti-Semites! — who will resort to all lies and libels to defame Israel in the effort to destroy her. They
live and therefore the people's indestructibility.
haven't learned from history about Israel's will to
The several UN actions were disgraceful enough, but the worst was UNESCO's. An honored name
—UNESCO is one of the very important UN functions—was dragged through the mud by bigots. The New
York Times carried an editorial — "UNESCO on Jerusalem" — that tells the story so well that it must be
retold as the Times states it. Here it is:
"In another of those empty gestures that have made some United Nations specialized agencies so
Middle East, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's gen-
ineffective in the
eral conference has demanded that Israel halt all archeological excavation in old Jerusalem.
"No matter that the researches of the past five years, since Israel occupied the sectors ruled for
work of a century
19 years by Jordan, have done more to advance biblical archeology than all the
before. No matter that exciting light has been shed on the life of Romans and Jews in the cataclysmic
the epoch when Jesus walked in Jerusalem and was cruci-
years before the fall of the Temple AD 70,
matter that these researches have unearthed new evidence of early Islam as well, the
fied there. No
7th Century Omayyad structures in the shadow of Al Aksa mosque.
"Israeli archeologists can be—and are—criticized for rushing too quickly through these digs, for
destroying secondary evidence in their enthusiasm for the spectacular. After some complaints, respon-
sible authorities have been painstaking in their efforts to guard against thoughtless damage to existing
Arab or Moslem structures.
"It was, of course, the automatic majority of Arab, Moslem and African members which pushed
through the anti-Israel resolution by a 54 - 3 vote, with 20 abstentions. Israel just ignores such things,
and to its credit the United States voted against the measure.
"If UNESCO members really wished to further the causes of education, science and culture for
which the organization stands, they should stop carping and join in the archeological explorations now
under way. Instead of letting irrelevant political factors inhibit scholarly research, they might well
offer to organize an internationl effort to work with with the Israelis in studying this crucible of three
great religions and civilizations."
The American honor was saved by the negative vote on the shameful UNESCO action. It is high
time that the U. S. representative began rebuking anti-Semites on other issues that spell anti-Semitism
at the .UN.
It is no wonder that people look at the UN with suspicion. It is no wonder that Abba Eban is
not coming to the current session. Why waste time at debates that reiterate established hatreds, and in
votes on which balloting is stacked?
There is need for emphasis: the United Nations stands disgraced by the actions of disreputable del-
egations.
Dinitz . to Replace Rabin in Washington
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Simha Washington ambassadorship. Eban portant diplomatic p o s t abroad
Dinitz, director g e n e r a 1 of the was said to have favored Yosef would hurt morale in the foreign
prime minister's office, is on a 10- Tekoah, Israel's ambassador to the service and that Dinitz, as am-
day visit to the United States, with United Nations, as Rabin's sue- bassador, would tend to report di-
rectly to Mrs. Meir, t h e r e b y
his appointment as Israel's next cessor.
But Eban p r o b a b 1 y will go bypassing the foreign ministry.
ambassador to Washington consid-
ered a virtual certainty. through the formality, as foreign Justice Minister Yaacov Shim-
Dinitz, who is Premier Golda minister, of submitting Dinitz's shon Shapiro, a veteran leader of
Meir's political adviser, will attend name to the cabinet. Ile is expect- the Labor Party who is close to
functions of the United Jewish Ap- ed to stress, however, that their Mrs. Meir, reportedly warned Eban
.
peal and the Israel Bond Organi- recommendation is Mrs. Meir's. to end his opposition to the prime
session minister's choice or face the loss
zation while in the U.S. The cabinet held a special
The cabinet is expected to form- Wednesday for briefing on the of her support.
Dinitz was minister to Washing-
alize his appointment this week or status of U.S.-Israeli relations by
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next. Dinitz is Mrs. Meir's per- Ambassador Rabin. Rabin was on ton from 1968 to '69.
In a television interview Monday
sonal choice to succeed Ambassa- a private visit here this week and
dor Itzhak Rabin in what is re- was expected to return to Wash- night, Rabin said the U.S. was con-
centrating on trying to bring about
garded as Israel's most important ington by the weekend.
Earlier reports said Rabin would negotiations for a partial Suez
and most sensitive diplomatic post
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settlement
between I s r a e 1 and
abroad.
Mrs. Meir's wishes prevailed until next spring to give Eban Egypt because the gap between the
o v e r the objections of Foreign time to retreat gracefully from his two countries is still too wide to
Ministe - Abba Eban, who was opposition to Dinitz's appointment. hope for an over-all settlement at
known to be strongly opposed to Eban's objections were said to this time.
But the envoy said he thought
the appointment of someone out- stem from a fear that the naming
side the foreign service to the of an outsider to Israel's most im- Egypt was reluctant to agree to a
partial settlement and was still
trying to persuade the Soviet Union
to urge the U.S. to put pressure on I
Israel to withdraw from the occu-
pied territories in advance of ne-
gotiations.
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Lester raelis and was convinced that Is-
Rabin said he didn't think the
settle-
Maddox, a Georgia restaurant reel deserves to exist because "it U.S. would try to impose a settle-
owner who became governor of his was prophesied in the Bible."
ment on Israel.
and
state white
as a champion of segregation
Rabin denied that he had unduly
Maddox said he "stands behind
supremacy, said that he the policy of my government which interferred in the American presi-
appreciated the way Jews and is to preserve an independent dential elections as charged in
Arabs live together in Israel.
some quarters last month.
Ile said "I don't do this because Rabin said it was his duty as
"I accept their living this way Israel."
as their custom, but no one is my government says it is militarily Israel's ambassador to point out to
forcing a Jew to live in a certain wise to support Israel — I believe Americans the implications for Is-
place or an Arab to live some- that too — but because I am a rael of the various policy plat-
where. They've got freedom to as- strong believer in the Holy Bible forms of the candidates and to let
sociate or dissasociate and that's and the Bible prophesies that the the voters draw their own conclu-
my position whether in the United Jewish people will come b a c It sions.
a tlhoet tosf. ,
repoarsts 'in
dismissed
States or here," Maddox told the here."
Iladdox Likes 'the %%Tay .Jews,
Arabs Live Together in Israel'
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aibsihn" recent
Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Maddox, who rose to prominence rubbish"
The ex-governor, who is present- in the 1960s when he defied federal raeli press of a row between him f
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ly lieutenant governor of Georgia,
anti-segregation statutes by refus- and Eban. The reports claimed ,
is visiting Israel with a group of ing to serve Blacks in his restau- that he was reporting directly to
200 pilgrims and supporters. It is rant and kept them out with axe Premier Meir over Eban's head.
his first trip outside the U.S.
handles, said he thought both Is- Rabin said no ambassador had the
Maddox told the JTA he was In- raelis and Arabs would have to be power to decide through which
spired by the friendliness of Is- flexible to achieve peace. channels he - wound iiiioff. —
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