THE JEWISH NEWS (USPS 275-5201 Incorporating The Detroit Jewish Chronicle commencing with the 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., 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 Postmaster: Send address changes to The Jewish News, 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075 Second-Class Postage Paid at Southfield, Michigan and Additional Mailing Offices. Subscription $12 a year. CARMI M. SLOMOVITZ Business Manager PHILIP SLOMOVITZ Editor and Publisher ALAN HITSKY News Editor DREW LIEBERWITZ Advertising Manager HEIDI PRESS Assistant News Editor Sabbath Scriptural Selections This Sabbath, the 22nd day of Iyar, 5739, the following scriptural selections will be read in our synagogues: Pentateuchal portion, Leviticus 25:1-27:34. Prophetical portion, Jeremiah 16:19-17:14. Candle lighting, Friday, May 18, 8:30 p.m. VOL. LXXV, No 11 Page Four Friday, May 18, 1979 TRACKING THE NAZIS Forced into the recognition that hundreds, perhaps thousands, of Nazi criminals who es- caped punishment in their native Germany are now taking advantdge of this country as a suit- able hiding place, there is a yielding to pres- sures to prosecute the guilty. There must have been too much neglect, in the prosecution process, else it is difficult to explain why an Artukovic is able to escape jus- tice these many years in the glory of California residence, while Trifa makes Michigan his ha- ven. Tracking down the Nazis is not a matter of vengeance. It is not merely a question of punishment for the guilt of having shared in the mass murders of Jews and Christians. It is the need to expose the guilt so that it should not be repeated. Evidence is piling up that there is growing, rather than declining, neo-Nazism. The ranks of the neo-Nazis have reportedly doubled in the last three years and they appear to be gaining some support in democratic countries. When there is a mocking of the Holocaust in a school in this country, as the ADL has exposed the shocking occurrence, it is time to think twice in the matter of leniency or forgetting the Hitler-inspired crimes. Indeed, this is a time to prosecute and to punish. If Nazis can escape punishment they will encourage repetition of crimes. This is what must be avoided. Therefore, all steps should be taken to expel former Nazis, wherever they may be in this country. There is no room for them in a democratic society. BOOKS SYMB OT_AIZE ISRAEL A glprious event, symbolizing Israel, added significance to the events marking the approach to peace in the Middle East. With more than 100,000 in attendance at the International Book Fair held two weeks ago, Jerusalem was the center of thrillingly demon- strative interests in the printed word. Binyanei Haooma, the enormous setting for cultural, social and human interest assemblies in the Holy City, was filled with books and addi- tional structures were annexed to the building to provide for the collections of important books from all parts of the globe. The participation of 1,284 publishers from 55 countries, with the United States well repre- sented, were symbolic of the cultural interest aroused. Wayne State University Press shared par- ticipation in the historic event with the Jewish Publication Society of America. There were more than 100 stands for the books in many languages. What was demonstrated was the book as a symbol of and for peace, that peoples of all races, all faiths, can meet on equal ground in peace. If the book can continue to be such a symbol, there will be greater hope for amity for man- kind. The exhibition of books by Israel's most popu- lar authors, at the Detroit Public Library, add another dimension to the printed word as an influence upon all generations. The interest shown in Israeli writers by Irwin T. Holtzman, whose rich collection of Hebrew, Arabic and other books in other languages, and their trans- lations into English, marks a devotional at- tachment to the labors of noted writers that is deserving of commendation. The opportunity provided to learn about the creative efforts of Israeli authors earns appreciation. TRAGEDIE S IN IRAN Is it possible that information about the plight of Iranian Jewry has been withheld and that the murder of the prominent industrialist spearheaded the concerns over the status of a community of Jews in the Moslem world? Why has the information about the incarcera- tion of 100 or more Iranian Jews been withheld until now? And if the facts had been known, would there have been a way of counteracting the outrages? In truth: is there a world public opinion suffi- ciently strong to induce Khomeini and his ad- ministration to stop the persecutions and to end the murderous practices? There may be no other way of handling the Iranian situation than by posing distressing questions. If the United States government was unable to stem the tide of bigotry and hatred, what can the Jewish community accomplish? Yet, there must be resort to appeals to the conscience of the world in protest against the outrages. Perhaps that will help. The inhumanity that struck Iran in the name of religion, the fanaticism that accompanies the dictatorial threats to all Iranians, is an espe- cially horrifying experience for a Jewish com- munity that had been blessed by the hospitality provided by Cyrus the Great more than two 'milennia back and is now being destroyed by bigotry. It's a very sad day for a very old com- munity. WALKATHON FOR ISRAEL To the 250 members of the youth organiza- tions of Greater Detroit Bnai Brith go the com- mendations for having participated in the na- tional Walkathon for Israel. It is not only the $10,000 that was thus se- . cured for the United Jewish Appeal that is of the utmost importance. It is the identification with Israel and the Jewish people that is vital in such a role by young Jews. It is in this fashion that unity is emphasized in Israel and substance is given to every effort for peace and for amity in Jewish ranks and among the nations. British Publication `Zionist Year Book 1979' Replete With Israel Data Continuing a policy of providing the basic statistical facts about • Zionism and Israel, "Zionist Year Book 1979 (5739-40)" again serves. importantly as a most informative guidebook for English-reading world Jewry. Published by the Zionist Federation of Great Britain and Ireland, the new volume is replete with statistical data necessary for an understanding of the progress made in the last year. Special articles dealing with vital issues affecting Israel make this volume necessary reading. At the same time, it lists the embas- sies and consulates of Israel in the capitals of the world and the functionaries in the Israel government. Jane Moonman edited this volume, indicating a concern for an all-inclusiveness covering the interests of Jews everywhere in rela- tion to Israel and Zionism. The volume also has valuable guidance for the oleh who settles in Israel. The new settler in Israel is provided guidelines towards Israeli ministries, the important areas in Israel and a way of integrating into life in Israel by acquiring an acquain- tance with the major attractions in Israel. This applies also to the tourist. The emphasis given to such notable new attractions as the Beth Hatefutzot gives proof of the editor's realization of the significant aspects of the creative tasks that make Israel so valuable in perpetuating the historic Jewish values. Not only the calendars and the listing of events in Israel but the compilations of population figures, worldwide, make the Year Book a compelling source-book for facts relating to world Jewry. It is interesting to note that the population data claims a Jewish population of 30 in China's 836,000,000. A listing of the Chief Rabbis and Rabbinates in leading countries throughout the world is another valuable guide for many seeking connections with Jewries in many lands. Then there is the chronology of the development of the Yishuv from 1890 until 1978. The Jewish population in 1889 is listed as 47,000, and in 1978 it was 3,113,900. In a sense, the volume is updated. While it did not reach the era of peace between Israel and Egypt, it includes an article by Yigal Allon, "The Camp David Agreements — Lights and Shadows." An article by Lord Byers deals with "The Boycott Battle in Parli- ament." . - There is also the informative about Israel's policies of aid to the Arabs, as in the special feature article by Dr. Solly B. Shochet, entitled "From the Trauma of the Traditional to the Miracle of the Modern — Providing Medical Services to Israel's Arabs." The contemporary experiences also are touched upon, as indi- cated in the article by Joe Grizzard, "What the Papers Said About Israel." The 80-year history of the British Zionist Federation provides historical material enriching the history of the movement. Josef Fraenkel, the eminent Zionist historian, frequent Detroit Jewish News correspondent from London, adds valuable material to the record of Zionist achievement in the essay: "The Zionist Year: A Digest of Significant Events." Zionist directories included in the volume, recording the offices and leadership of the Zionist federations and the Jewish Agency, are important aspects of the Year Book.