2 November 21, 1975 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Purely Commentary Diplomacy of the Jungle Implanted on the Banks of the East River in New York . . . Message of Courage to Israelis From the Diaspora . . . Example of Vigilance Against Bigotry. The Zionist Ideal and the Enemies in the Ranks By Philip Slomovitz The Struggle, the Adamant Travesty on East River Who Won't Abandon Israel This is a time for every Jew to uphold the Zionist ban - In an editorial comment on a UN delegate's request for Meanwhile the struggle for survival in Israel is a two- diplomatic immunity for his biting dog, the Detroit News ner, to say to the enemy who would destroy the fruits of the fold one: involving e the military obligations , to the referred to the "undiplomatic UN dog" with t this definition: Zionist labors, the libertarian state of Israel, that every slur strength necessary to withstand the onslaught of retain 120 mil- at Zionism ish ranks. inspires new strength for the movement in Jew- lion in 20 nations, and the need to retain economic security. "When we consider some of the two-legged UN am- Paramount also is the retention of a high spirit of loyalty bassadors who have come to this country under diplo- An admission is mandatory in viewing the developing among Israelis. matic immunity, we wonder what's really so illogical vituperations against Zionism that the Arab and Commun- Ted Douglas' series of articles in the Detroit News de- ist blocs are not alone in Israel's and Jewry's enemy ranks, scribing his impressions of his visit in Israel were positive harmless canine. that there are a few Jews who would undermine Jewish as-' and impressive. pirations and the struggles for justice for Israel. "All we really know for sure is that if we happen tt Free In an article in the National Observer under the title Mood in Israel, Press Sunday Parade section article, "The be in Pelham and see a dog in striped pants, we intend " ee P George Michaelson also gave a good ac- to walk on the other side of the street." "Five Critics of Israel: Are they Anti-Semitic?," Lawrence count of his findings in the Jewish state and he described, Mosher lists Norman F. Dacey, Rabbi Elmer Berger, Nor- inter alia, the new civil defense activities known as Hamish- This is such an apt comment on nearly everything that ton Mezvinsky, Alfred Lilienthal and Rev. A. C. Forrest. mar Haezrachi. He also deals realistically with the tensions is happening on the banks of the East River in the city of Another name should have been added to this coterie of and the elements of disillusionment which have been viewed New York which could well have done without the added enemies violinist. of Israel: that of Moshe Menuhin, the father of the as a desire by some Israelis to emigrate and to seek a more plagues of the demented in statesmanship. eminent secure Why do they hate and fight Israel? Why do they deny and he life elsewhere. Michaelson interviewed some Israelis The occurrences of the last few weeks created more reported one viewpoint in the follow to Israel the right to survive? Don't they realize that every d re to escape has led nations in the world. The villification of Israel, the panic them to leave the country; Israeli authorities report contributes towards Israel's difficulties to continue the bat- among the semi-humans who voted as the Arabs and Corn- tle for life? that this year may be the first in which more Jews munists dictated, the hypocritical talk about aid to the im- will leave Israel than will come there to live. Yet, if How fortunate that the virus of hatred remainspri- poverished and undeveloped while voting for resolutions the times have caused some to leave, generally it has marily in the ranks of the crackpots, that the main forces aimed at destroying an entire nation. hardened the resolve of most Israelis. of humanity are not so easily misled by the bigotry of anti- Israe lism that has developed as the primary source of the I recall my talk with three high-school students It takes a lot of stamina for little Israel to remain in a Jerusalem park. It was shortly after the Kissin- late 20th Century anti-Semitism. among the savages who gang up against her in the ger shuttle, and I asked them what effect the interim UNESCO, ILO, FAO and other UN agencies. The miracle is Dayan's View on Russian agreement would have on their lives. All three looked that UNICEF is as yet untouched by the barbarism that has Role i n M. E.: Revealing at mein amazement, as if I had asked a foolish ques- gained control of the UN. Should that, too, be invaded, could tion, and then one of them, Raphael, replied — in a Israel remain in the realm of insanity on the East Bank of John F. Kennedy Episode New York? way, that more than any other statement I heard, Knowledgeable Moshe Dayan has important views on seemed to sum up the mood in Israel today. The barbarism is not limited to the Third World. Russia's involvement in the Middle East situation and in "Look," he said, "I am 17 now, and all my life What's happened to the Western powers Arab-Israeli negotiations. He described his attitude in the wers when the issue Israel has been at war with the Arabs. How can I ex- over the PLO arose in the FAO, to which Israel makes valid interview he granted to Harper's magazine and in defining pect that this will change overnight? I'll tell you the and immense contributions, with only Israel and the United his position on the role to be granted to the USSR he re- truth, I would like to escape from it all, go to England States voting against injection of savagery into UN consid- vealed a John F. Kennedy involvement in Middle East delib- or America, and have a good time. But, if I did so, I erations? It may be a puzzle for future historians. For the ' erations. As quoted in Harper's, the former Israel defensefeel I d somehow be deserting the ship. minister stated: present generation it is the tragedy of the major ity return- "Instead, next year I go off to the army for three ing to the jungle. I don't know whether the Russians should be in- years. I'm patriotic, yes, but do you think I like the eluded as a signatory on an agreement, but they ter- idea? You see, I've watched many of my friends a year tainly cannot be ignored. They are strong enough to or two older, go off to the army, and when they came Interesting Ecumenism torpedo any agreement between the Arabs and us. I back they were changed people: serious, hardened, don't know whether they are strong enough to make sort of old men before their time. It is going to happen A supplement in last week's Michigan Catholic in ob- peace, but they are certainly strong enough to pre- to me too — whether I want it to or not. So, when you servance of the 10th anniversary of the Second Vatican vent it! ask me what effect this Kissinger peace business has Council's Declarations on Non-Christian Religions deserves By the way, let me tell you someting very inter- on my life, I must tell you, just about none at all . . commendation. esting: in 1963, when for the first time Syria and except, if I look far ahead, which is not easy to do, Iraq and Egypt formed a federation, our Prime Min- ma y be someday my children will have it somewhat Having had the assistance of the American Jewish ister at the time, the late David Ben-curion, different . . . maybe." Committee and one of its chief experts on Ecumenism, Dr. was It is important that the truth should not be limited, Mark Tanenbaum, with the cooperation of liberal Catholic worried about it; so he asked President Kennedy for a guarantee. In his letter to Kennedy, Ben-Gurion that it should be established in the interest of Israel and her experts, the message onthe title page, "Peace — Shalom," suggested that the best thing for Israel would be a friends. Therefore the welcome to presentations like Mi- and the contents, expressing good will with a quest for coop- mutual declaration statement by President Kennedy chaelson's. He has located the spirit and he has transmitted eration, are most impressive and heartening. and the Secretary of the Communist Party, Khrush - what is in the heart of loyal Israelis. This is the spirit that chew, that both of them — Russia and the U.S. — are Woody Sandweiss, the local director of the Detroit invites the counterpart from American Jews who say to AJCommittee office, had much to do in formalizin the guaranteeing the boundaries and security and peace such fellow Jews that their devotion will be matched by su g p- publication of this illuminating supplement. It is a bit of in the Middle East. At that time the boundaries of on port from the Diaspora whose message is: "You won't be literature that must contribute immensely to the strength- abandoned." Israel were those before the '67 war. Kennedy re- ening of religious movements' cooperation and good will. jected Ben-Gurion's proposal. He said that it would raise the prestige of the Russians in the Middle East. Just think about this — now! Because, funny as it is, the formula that the Russians suggest now is almost word by word the same as what Ben-Gurion suggested in '63. Amazing, isn't it? The Russian involvement remains a serious aggrava- tion in the Middle East. The Soviet representatives are ful- minating their hatreds in United Nations speeches. Other- wise there has been a measure of silence — and that is in itself a bad omen. There is no doubt that the Russian aspi- ration for domination in the Mediterranean is a factor of great seriousness in the entire situation. Americans and Is- raelis recognize the danger. It is undoubtedly the continu- ing obstacle to hopes for peace for Israel. Vitality of Vigilance The value of vigilance is self-evident. The work of one individual's dedicated labors deserve special commenda- tions. Helen (Mrs. Max) Dushkin, whose labors in many local communal movements are well known, had occasion for health reasons to listen more attentively than ever to radio broadcasts. She learned about two negations: A local busi- ness firm announced that it was Christian and catered to Christians only, and a sectional Detroit welfare program scheduled an election on a recent Saturday. She acted promptly and as a result the election was cancelled for another date — Seventh Day Adventists were enlisted in the Jewish request for that purpose; and the "Christian" firm stopped its prejudicial and illegal broad- casts. Helen Dushkin has a bit of advice for the civic minded: let others listen, report, ask for action, and we'll have a more democratic and better world to live in. Good advice and commendable action for which Mrs. Dushkin earns gratitude. The Roll of Honor . . . in Revulsion of UN as a Jungle America's men and women have risen to great heights in the past weeks. They comprise a Roll of Honor in their revulsion to the jungle that has darkened the hallways and the rostrum of the United Nations. Instead of emissaries for peace, the diplomats (sic!) have transfiured in g beasts. They did not fool the American people. to The Honor Roll is too lengthy to be enumerated anew. They, the courageous, justice-loving Americans, are on the record. What they pronounced against the bigotry of the brutalized majority of the insaned at the UN labels all Americans as lovers of freedom who will not deny it to the great libertarian cause of Zioni the state of Israel and the Jewish people. sm and to The New Roads for Tourists Who Won't Be Insulated in Enemy Countries Something else has developed unequivocally from the bestialities at the UN. Americans with a sense of decency will not be tourists in Mexico or Brazil. They will think twice before going to Japan which did not have the sense of decency to vote against the hate resolution at the UN and abstained out of fright from the Arabs and because her statesmen (sic!) were oil-choked. There are countries with a sense of honor to be visited. There is the United States to be toured. There is Israel to be visited again and again and again. Jews — all Americans — will think twice before going to countries like Mexico that are turning to medievalism. Israel has opposed boycotts of enemy countries. Her leaders have hoped for accord among the nations. Jews felt will the same as the have tourists from way. now A on. new turn has developed. Now those who insult humaneness must be rejected, The Jewish Role in the Answer to the Savages A few brief words need to be added in analyses of the outrage: American Jews will not abandon Israel. They will hold high the banner of Zionism and all Jews with a sense of glory for the great libertarian ideal will enroll in the Zionist ranks. The funds necessary forte settlement of new settlers in Israel — may their numbers grow! — will be provided and the United Jewish Appeal, through Detroit's Allied Jewish Campaign, will be treated with generosity. Israel Bonds will receive greater support. These will be the answers to bigotry by American Jewry.