Wayne State University Press Salutes The Jewish News and Philip Slomovitz In Recognition of 50 Years of Dedication and Constancy in Addressing Issues Important to the Entire Jewish Community Wayne State University Press's strong commitment to publishing titles in Jewish studies began almost fifty years ago. Like The Jewish News under the guidance of Philip Slomovitz—respected journalist and tireless advocate for world Jewry, the state of Israel, and human rights—the Press has sought to docu- ment the experiences and perspectives of the area's Jews. On the occasion of the golden anniversary of The Jewish News, we share our milestones of publishing for the local community. 1944 • Publication of Negro-Jewish Relationships, a pamphlet sponsored by the Jewish Community Council of Detroit, the Detroit branch of the NAACP, and the Graduate School of Wayne University 1952 • The Leo M. Franklin Memorial Lectures on Human Relations Publication Series established 1955 • The Morris and Emma Schaver Publication Fund for Jewish Studies established • Wayne State University Press Board of Advisors founded under the guidance of Leonard N. Simons • Publication of The Beth El Story by Irving I. Katz 1962 • Publication of The Jewish Soldier from Michigan in the Civil War by Irving I. Katz 1963 • Publication of Sinai Hospital and the North End Clinic: Reminiscences on the History of the Jewish Hospital Movement in Detroit by Harry C. Salzstein 1967 • Publication of The Detroit Yiddish Theater by James Miller 1977 • The Leonard N. Simons Building dedicated as new home of the Press 1978 • Without Malice: Selections from the Writings of Philip Slomovitz produced 1981 • Publication of Purely Commentary: Philip Slomovitz's Sixty Years as a Newspaperman 1982 • Publication of Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 5622-5442, 1861-1981, by Eli Grad and Bette Roth 1983 • The Leonard N. and Harriette L. Simons Publication Fund established 1984 • Simons Says: Faith, Fun, Foible, by Leonard N. Simons first released 1986 • Publication of The Jews of Detroit: From the Beginning, 1762-1914, by Robert A. Rockaway 1990 • The Bertha M. and Hyman Herman Publication Fund for books on Jewish art and music established 1991 • Publication of Harmony and Dissonance: Voices of Jewish Identity in Detroit, 1914- 1967 , by Sidney M. Bolkosky Wayne Ski* Uriversity Wayne State University Press, The Leonard N. Simons Building, 5959 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48202 68 THE JEWISH NEWS COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE