2 Friday, November 11, 1977 THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Purely Commentary
`Remember, Do Not Forget' ... the Warning to Be
Aware of Impending Dangers from the Beasts Who
Caused the Holocaust ... Mayors Who Cause Concern
cally glorified as the Hasidei Umot Haolam, the saintly
among the nations of the world.
They are among us now. They are those who hate hatred
and are adamant in their demand that all vestiges of pre-
judice and bigotry should be exposed, that the truth about
the Holocaust should be taught, that Israel's right to live
and Jerusalem's just place as Israel's capital should be
recognized.
Such Christian Hasidim now are active in the Inter-
national Congress for the Peace of Jerusalem. Their lead-
ers have earned respect, recognition and admiration. Their
names should not be forgotten. They are: Dr. Israel Car-
mona, Casimir Lanowick and Dr. G. Douglas Young.
Convening the International Congress for the Peace of
Jerusalem, to be held in Jerusalem at the end of January,
the Holy City's role in Jewish history will be reviewed and
much good can be anticipated from the, discussion. They
will be valuable—provided they receive the public attention
they will have earned.
Sponsoring the Jerusalem Congress, the responsible
Christian leaders appended to their call for action these
excerpts from Prophetic teachings :
The Attitudes of Israeli Arabs:
Viewpoints Not to Be Ignored
How do Israeli Arabs, whose status Israel is so anxious to
protect, react to the state that wishes them to enjoy citizen-
ship? Are they a potential Fifth Column? Can they be
trusted?
A study on the subject is reported in a column by Ariel in
the Jewish Observer and Middle East Review of London
and the result of a survey is reported by him as follows:
The Druze were shown as a people of fierce loyalty, first
to their own community and then to the country in which
they live. Thus the Israeli Druze have come to form the
back-bone of the tough border police and see nothing
strange in the fact that fellow Druze occupy key positions in
the Syrian defense establishment and that a Druze headed
the left-wing radical elements in strife-torn Lebanon.
But what of Israel's Arabs? How do they see themselves
in relation to the country in which they are citizens? Some
light on this question has just been shed by research con-
ducted among Israeli Arabs by Haifa University's Arab
Education Institute.
"Thus saith the Lord; I am returned unto Zion, and will
The Haifa scientists questioned a sample population of dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be
722. The object was to help to plan the syllabus for Arab called a city of truth; and the mountain of the Lord of
education in Israel but some of the answers go far beyond hosts the holy mountain... Yea, many people and strong
this aim. Thus, the survey shows that 59 percent of Israeli nations shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem,
Arabs would prefer to see Israel live within the borders and to pray before the Lord."
allocated to the Jewish state in the UN partition resolution
-Zechariah 8:3, 22
of 1947; 28 percent favor the borders before the Six-Day
"I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah
War and 13 percent support the current lines with minor
tree, and the myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the
changes.
Asked if they favored a Palestinian state, 49 percent of desert the fir tree, and the pine, and the box tree together.
Moslems and Christian Arabs said they did, but among the That they may see, and know, and consider, that the hand
of the Lord bath done this, and the Holy One of Israel
Bedouin questioned, only 20 percent did.
And what of the desired aims and directions for Arab edu- hath created it."
-Isaiah 41:19,20
cation in Israel? Fifty-three percent thought that the aim of
"I have set watchmen upon thy 'nulls, 0 Jerusalem,
their education should be to foster a sense of belonging to
the Palestinian people. Only six percent favored what which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that
amounts to a continuation of the present aim: education make mention of the Lord, keep not silence, and give him
no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem_a
towards being a loyal minority in a Jewish state.
These are facts that must, as they should, receive serious praise in the earth."
-Isaiah
attention. Israel can't afford enemies within. Neither can
the Arabs operate on the basis of hatred and as potential
enemies in a land where there is such an urgency for unity.
Such are the good intentions that assure historic truth.
The fact that an impressive minority seeks to cooperate
That's why the sponsors of this movement earn the appella-
and to assure amity is encouraging. Since "blood is thicker tion of Christian Hasidim.
than water," there is no doubt that every move in the direc-
tion of better relations with most of the Arab states also Remember the Holocaust: Fight
would lead towards the best sentiments among all elements Nazis, With Memories Intact
in Israel. That's what's hoped for in the near future.
Too many, too often, make the attempt to ignore the Nazi
crimes, to forget the Holocaust, to say that it is now time
Christian Hasidim: Seekers ,
to forget. Is it?
of Truth About Jerusalem
A notable series of pictorial accounts of the Nazi crimes
In every generation, during all crises, for Jewry and is being published and the first of three volumes has just
humanity, there have been and continue to be those histori-
been issued by Ktav under the title "An Illustrated Source
.
By Philip
Slomovitz
Book on the Holocaust." The author and collector of the
photographs which show how the German people had colla-
bored with the Hitlerites, Zosa Szajkowski, proves the
validity of remembering. In the introduction to his notable
book he relates a story as an argument against forgetful-
ness. He states:
Critics may put forward the argument that it is
unwise to publish this collection, because the anti-Jew-
ish materials it contains will be utilized by neo-Nazis
in Germany and anti-Semities in other countries. In
response to this I should like to relate a personal
experience.
In 1945 I was serving with the 82nd Airborne Division
of the U.S. Army in Berlin. One Sunday afternoon I
was walking with another soldier along the Unter den
Linden. We noticed two beautiful girls; one had a con-
centration-camp number tatooed on her arm, the other
was wearing a long-sleeved blouse. We started a con-
versation and learned that they were both German'
Jewesses
I asked the girl with the long-sleeved blouse : "Why
are you hiding your lovely arms?" She began to cry.
The other girl told us about her many discussions with
ber friends on this very subject. "She is ashamed and
afraid because of the tattoo, as if she were not the vie
tim but the criminal."
.
They must have continued the discussion after we
left them, because next time we met, they were wear-
ing kerchiefs made of yellow material marked with the
Jewish badge and the arms of both were sleeveless.
The removed their kerchiefs and waved them at us as
if they were flags. Both girls were completely liberated
from fear and feelings of shame. The tattooed numbers
had become a symbol of pride. We embraced and
laughed, while the Germans around us looked on, ash-
amed and respectful.
The admonition in> Deuteronomy 9:7, "Remember, Never
Forget," remains a guide for all generations.
Remember, Never Forget!
Potpourri: Personalities and Issues on All Fronts ... Carter, Kissinger ... Soloveichik, Et. Al.
Never say life is dull. A Jewish community is always humming, and that applies to the
national and the local ethnic.
Examine the record, the news reports, the calendar, and the immensity of activity is
overwhelming.
In the Nation's Capital: President Carter had a mere handful of protesters to contend
with at the World Jewish Congress meeting at which he was presented with an old Sefer
Torah by Dr. Nahum Goldmann. The audience stood in reverence for him. Does this
mean that his views have removed suspicions and have allayed anger? Far from it. The
Palestinian ideology he has cast into a personal slogan is not acceptable to Israel and the
criticism may commence anew.
Former Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger may have thrown the first stone into the
•well of discord when he gave comfort to the opponents of a Palestinian state which, even
if he now treats it with caution, remains as many believe to be the big White House
blunder.
Israel's great hope is that Congress will be on her side. But in the Senate there is
trouble brewing. Senator Sparkman, who has succeeded Fulbright as chairman of the
Foreign Relations Committee, now emerges as .a propdnent of a Palestinian state.
Senator Byrd backs Carter while Senator Baker opposes this view. Senator Ribicoff
follows the party line as a pro-Catterite.
Is trouble brewing there? Time will tell many tales 7-and time flies—tempus fugit!
* * *
There are the happy events. Many anniversaries are being observed. The 60th of the
Balfour Declaration, the 80th of the First World Zionist Congress, and many more such
events are on the calendar.
Locally, the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Jewish National Fund Council will
be an occasion to be noted cheerfully.
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There are many here whose Zionist devotions began when they were members of Young
Judaea. It was a powerful youth movement which began here 60 years ago. Would that
the children of the sexagenarians_and septa_genarians of, those years were in this move-
ment today! But there are new conditions and enrollment of youth must be fashioned in
new forms. Nevertheless, as an encouragement for youth activites it is worth recalling
the Young Judaeans of 60 years ago, even if it is only to serve as a reminder of what had
been that could be effective today.
Bnai Brith's annuaLdinner, proceeds going to assure continuity for the youth activities
of the movement, is an event worth taking note of.
When the Bnai Brith assembly convenes at Fairlane Manor to honor William Meese of
Detroit Edison, the function will be in the interest of the youth programs. The fact that
support is secured community-wide, from all faiths, is an indication that there can be
unity in behalf of important causes.
_ It is needless to call attention to the importance of Allied Jewish Campaign-Israel
Emergency Fund and Israel Bonds. The eminent speakers who here regularly in behalf
Israel are always impressive. It is a continuing process and the approaching Allied J
ish Campaign undoubtedly will once again elevate Greater Detroit into philanthropic
leadership.
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The Orthodox community merits special mention at this time. Of unusual interest is the
visit here, at Young Israel of Greenfield on Tuesday evening, of Rabbi Aron Soloveichik
in behalf of Yeshivas Brisk. Dr. Soloveichik is the recognized leading Talmudist in this ;
country. He is the spokesman for the Orthodox ranks in America. He is trilingual and his
English is as good as his Hebrew and Yiddish. His visit here is a boon for Orthodoxy.
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There is another gain for Orthodoxy in the immensity of assistance of prominent
Detroiter, Norman Allan, is giving Beth Yehuda Schools with the financing of quarters to
house the school that has pioneered in day school functions. Mr. Allan will be remem-
bered as the courageous head of Adat Shalom Synagogue whose determination placed his
congregation on a workable financial status. Now he comes forth as a supporter of the
oldest day school in Detroit. The honor being accorded him at the Beth Yehuda Schools
annual dinner Noy,20iswell7dmrypi,