Ohio Jewish chronicle. (Columbus, Ohio), 1942-01-30

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Vol. 21, No. 0
COIiU.MBUS, OHIO, FRIDAY, .lANUARY .10,  1042
NEW YORK TIMES WARNS AGAINST 7I0NISTARMY'
NEW YORK (JPS)—Unreserv¬ ed criticism of Ihe formation in Palestine of a Jewish Army constantly referred to as "a Zion¬ ist army," on the grounds (a that It "would provoke an Arab uprising" and (h) would lead to the establishment of "a Zionist state as one of the offical war alms of the United Nations." is continued in Ihe leading editor¬ ial of the New York Times of January 22nd, which concludes that the only way in which the wrongs done the Jews can be righted is through the fulfill ment of the Atlantic Charter.
Referring to the introduction In the House of Representatives of a resolution by Congressman Somers asking the United States "to take such action as may be necessary to permit the organi¬ zation of all-Jewish military un¬ its in Palestine," the Times ac-
WIMi  ADDRESS  .JOINT MEETING HERE  FEII. »
Dr. M. it. Perlzweig
Dr. Maurice L. Perlzweig, chairman of the British Section of  the  World Jewish  Congres.s
knowledges that the proposal has'who  recently    arrived    in   this
received the endorsement "of some members of the Govern¬ ment, and a number of deeply sincere and well-meaning people! Saying that "it would be un¬ wise for the United States to at¬ tempt to bring pressure to bear upon the British Government in this matter," the editorial points out that thoBritish are opposed to the plan fof creating, separate Jewish mlUtaiy' Uhlts.s tt'..tefers to Alrali''Sentiment and, declares "the unhappy record of the past Is not In itself a sufficient reas¬ on for adding to the problems of the British Government now by attempting to bring pressure to bear on it to go against Its better judgment."
In addition to this "practical" reason, the editorial cites Its "theoretical" objections, saying "the primary reason for the ere atlon of a .separate Zionist army at this time would be of cour.se to establish a Zionist state as one of the official wtir aims of the United Nation.s. Grant that Pal¬ estine lias been a place of ref¬ uge for a large number of per¬ secuted people, and that when the war Is over, there may be some from Axis territorlea who will iirefer to migrate to it or to other lands rather than face the unhapiiy memories associat¬ ed with tlie past. Rut the wis¬ dom of the Zionist objectives has been questioned by many people. Including many who are themselves of Jewish faith." The hopes of Jews, the Times says, "can be achieved only by the ful¬ fillment of the Atlantic Charter —by the winning of a new world in which Jews along with other religious and national minori¬ ties may live peaceably and hap¬ pily in every nation, enjoying the full rights of other citizens."
Kflitorlul Condemned
Reactions to the Times editor¬ ial were swift and condemnatory. Di-. Stephen S. Wise, former President of the American Jew¬ ish Congress, called the editor¬ ial "a blow below the belt" and "sabotage". Louis Lipsky, ex- president of the Zionist Organ¬ ization, stressed that the Times editorial was "un-American" and "anti-Jewish." Dr. Israel Gold stein. President of the Jewish National Fund of America, said It was fortunate that non-Jew- Ish leaders in America realize more than "certain" Jews that tlie 600,000 Jews In Palestine are allies of the Ilnlted States. Cm- (Contlnued on Fago 8)
Federation, Welfare Fund Leaders Meet In Chicago
99TH ANNUAL MEETING OF B'NAI B'RITH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL MEET FEB. 8-9
country, at the invitation of the American Jewish Congress, will ad{^ress a joint open meeting of the Columlms Zionist district and Zion Lodge, B'nai B'rlth on Monday evening, Feb. 9, at the E. Broad St. Temple. He Is now on leave of absence from his present pulpit, The North West¬ ern Reform Synagogue in Lon¬ don, England.
Dr. Per^^elg Is one of the mbst^ aictive leaders In- Jewish and nbh-Jewish Ufe In Britain. In addition to his leadership in the affairs of the World Jewish Congress, he is actively identi¬ fied with the affairs of the Jew¬ ish Agency for Palestine, serv¬ ing as Acting Chairman of its British Section and a member of the International Executive. Since the advent of Hltlerlsm Dr.   Perlzweig  has   given   much
time to the work of relief and re- fiiooHov   Foh   "^rrl construction and is a member of   ' UcSUay, rcU. Ol U-
NIOW VOKK (WNS)—More than inn lojwicts of Jewish fed- oration.'^, wclf.'irc funds ;ind com niunity council.'^ ihroughout iho Wnitod S(;ilos will gnthor at the Drake Hotel in Chicago tomor row nit^ht (.lanuary ril) to at¬ tend the o|i(MiiTm .-session of Ihe ninth annual (ionoral Asseml)ly of the Council of Jewish Feder- a(ion.s ami Welfare Funds.
Meeting for the first time since the I'nitod States entored the war. the representalIves of tho> Council's 21!1 member agen¬ cies in ]h:\ cities will discuss methods of gearing tbeir social welfare programs to moot the needs of the countr>''s victory program.
In a special pro-Assembly mes¬ sage. Sidney Hollander, president of the Council. stresse(l the Im¬ portance of the first wartime A.s. semhiy of federation and welfare fund representatives and urged American Jewish leaders to strive for unity and harmony of purpose in 1942.
Tracing the hi.story of the Council since Its organization In 1932 with a memhership of in federations, Mr. Hollander reviewed the achievements of the last decade and expressed confidence that the 1942 As¬ sembly would develop policies which win aid American Jew¬ ish community organizations In making a maximum, contrl- 'feutloni to ^ tbe':'natloh-'S;5::^ai?^^; .et fort; ¦ * .-'    ¦ -
The   Chicago   Assembly,   Mr.
\KW VORK. N. v., —A far- reaching w;ir .service prn^'rnm, supi)lemenling war service acti¬ vities already under way in seven major flold.'^. to bo oxociit- ed by the 200,000 B'nai B'rith men. women and young people in eve^y state of the Union, will will 1)0 laid before the OOlh an¬ nual meeting of the Kxeculive Commiltee of B'nai B'rilh, gov¬ erning body of Iho oldest and largest, national .lewish sei'vice and fraternal organization in the United States between its trien- nia] convenlion.4, when it con vencs at the Es.sex House in Now York Citv on Feb. Hth and 9th.
During the First World War. B'nai B'rith created the Soldiers' and Sailors' Welfare League, which set up a network of re¬ creational olul)hou.ses and cen¬ ters in communities near Anny and Navy bases; raised large sums for the purchase of Red Cro.ss ambulances; sold millions of dollars worth of Liberty Bonds to its members; won the commendation of the U. S. Food Administration for aid In food conservation; and contributed 3,250 of its members to the arm¬ ed forces, a figure that repre¬ sented 10 per cent of the mem¬ bership at a time when the av¬ erage member's age was 51.
The two-day session, to be pre¬ sided over by Henry Monsky, of LOmaha^ B'nal.vB-Vlth.^.president, >will-4ilBb't^deJ^l<iwlt)i^Ttha39^^ 'tiona'of policy, program: arid budget that will determine the war-time scope and character of
Hollander  said,  will  study the
effects   of   the   war on   current senrl7e"an7Tc'tiw"ty oFsUch'ma-
Jewish programs for relief and reconstruction   oveseas   and   In
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Prof. Dulles To Speak At Council Meeting
the Executive Committee of tiie Central .lewisli Council for Ref¬ ugees and played an active part in Ihe work of its appeals, on behalf of which he ha.s spoken Jn eveiy part of Great Britain. He freiiuenlly represented refugee and welfare bodies in tho Ad¬ visory C'oinniittee of the Migh Cummission   for  Refugees.
On the .same program that eve¬ ning, a group of Palestinian .songs and dances will be pre- .sented by students of the D'nal li'rith llillel Foundation, direct¬ ed by Ii-ving Newman.
The entire Jewish community is cordially invited to attend this first big Joint open meeting of 1<J'12.
k. j. hchanpakbek to IjEctube at college op jewish studies
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 9 p. m., E, J. Schanfarber will be the lecturer in the course of Jew¬ ish problems. His subject will be "The National Jewish Commun¬ ity  of the  United  States."
Mr. Schanfarber Is an officer of the United Jewish Appeal, the National Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds and a representative of the B'nai' TO MEMBERS B'rlth on the General Jewish Council. He has Just returned fronl the recent Important con¬ ference in Cleveland and has a wealth of infonnatlon on the subject.
In view of the iraporteuice of this lecture and of the unusual matei lal to be given, the general public Is cordially Inviled.
The memhers of the Council of Jewish Women are looking forwartl with keen anticipation to tho regular meeting to be held on Tue.sday, Feb. .'ird, at two o'¬ clock, in the vestry room of the Rryden Rd. Temple. With its usual insistence on timely sub¬ jects tellingly presented, the Council has choson for its guest speaker Dr. Foster Rhea Dulles, vi.siting profes.sor of history from Swarthmore College.
Dr. Dulles Is a specialist in the field of American-Japanese rela¬ tions, and author of several books, among which are "Amer ica In the Pacific" ami "Forty Years of American-Japanese Re¬ lations". Dr. Dulles has chosen for his subject: "The War in the Pacific and the Possibilities of Peace", a topic of unu.sual in¬ terest at this time, and one which should prove thought pro¬ voking.
Mrs. A. M. Silverman will de¬ liver the opening prayer. It Is hoped that all members will he in their seats promptly at two o'clock.
—Buy Defense Stamps— NEW COUNCIL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY  IS  MAILED
jor arms of B'nal B'rith as the Anti-Defamation League, the Hillel Foundation."!, the Aleph Zadik Aleph, Vocational Service Bureau, The National Jewish Monthly and Wider Scope. Am¬ ple consideration will also be giv¬ en lo B'nal B'rith's role in war relief, post-war reconstruction and olher wtir-crctited problems of special ,lewish concern.
Mr. M<insky's annual report, siimm.irizing Ihc work of B'nai H'rilh on many fronts since the triennial r()n\-cntion of March HMI. will he the highlight of the meeling. The Executive Com¬ mittee will al.so receive detail¬ ed reports from Maurice Blsg- yrr, secretary: Sigmund I.ivings- lon, chairman of the Anti-De¬ famation League: Philip M. Klut¬ znick, presidenl of the Supreme Advisory Council of A. Z. A., li'ntii B'rith yoiilh organization; Alfred A. Benesch. chairman of Ihc national V'ncilional Service cominittee. Sidney C Kusworm, chairman of the national Amer- ic.'inizatlon Commission; and from the oxoculive heads of the B'ntii B'rith departments.
The officers of B'nai B'rith and members of the Executive Committee are:
Henry Monsky, Omaha, pres¬ ident: Alfred M. Cohen, Cincin¬ nati, honorary president; Frank Goldman, IjOwell, Mass., and A. B. I''reyer, Shreveport, La., vice- president: Sidney G. Kusworm, Dayton, Ohio, treasurer; Maur¬ ice Blsgyer, Washington, D. C, secretary; Judge Joseph L. Kun, Philadelphia; David Blumberg, Los Angeles; Sidney J. Stern, Greensboro, N. ('., and Ben jamln Samuels, Chicago; the fol lowing District Grand Lodge I presidents: Judgo Jacob Asher, Worcester, Mass., District 1; Max .w;. S.o£Ier,,,:$VVMBta,;,piBtrl^   2,
'Pa:ji-DBtrlcti3,'-'wflllain.i.^^^ . Butte, Mont, Distrlbt: 4," Bdwanl Rosenbium, Washington, p. C, District 5; Benjamin I. Morris, Chicago, District fl; and Julius Livingston, Tulsa, Okla., Dis¬ trict 7; Slgmund Livingston, Chi¬ cago, chairman of the Anti De¬ famation League; Philip M. Klut¬ znick, Omaha, president of the Supreme Advi.sory Council of A Z. A.; and Alfred A. Bene.sch, Cleveland, chairman of the na tional Vocational Service Com¬ mitlee.
HUNDREDS TO HEAR DR. FINKELSTEIN FEB. 2
Th new 1942 telephone direc¬ tory of the local section. Nation¬ al Council of Jewish Women, was this week mailed to all members of the organization. Those who did not receive copy are asked to contact Mrs Robert Blashek, secretary, EV  2284
All arrungeineiiis have been coinpleled for the dinner being given in honor of Dr. Louis Fln¬ kelstein, Profes.sor ^iif Theology and President of the Jewi.sh The¬ ological .Seminai-y of America, who wiil he the guest speaker Monday, i''el). 2nd, at li p. nv, in the .sociiil Hall of the East llroail Street Temple. The subject of his address will be "Tho Role of Iteligion  in Our Civilization."
Dr. Finkeistein is the only Jewish member of the Peace Committee iippoinled by Pre.s ident Roosevelt and which is headed hy Myron C. Taylor.
From the unusually large num lier of reservations already re ceiveii, it is evident that the ar¬ rival of IM: Flnkelstein in Co¬ lumbus has been acclaimed by many as an outstanding event in the Jewish life of this com¬ munity. No one can afford to mi.ss this rare treat of hearing and meeting one of the most prominent scholars, orators, and leaders in World Jewry. The speaker will be introduced by Rabbi Nathan Zelizer, a grad¬ uate of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
There wiil tie no fund raising of any kind nor will any other speakers be heard on the eve¬ nings program with exception ot a few remarks by WlUlam Was¬ serstrom,   President of  Temple
Dr.  Louis  Fiukelstcin
Tifereth Israel. Mr. ijouis Schlez¬ inger, Chairman of the commit¬ tee in charge, and Mrs. William Wa.sserstrom, President of the Sisterhood, and Reuben Abram¬ son, President of the Men's Club.
Invitations have been extend¬ ed to all local Rabbis to be the guests of the Congregation on this occasion. The dinner is op¬ en to ali members of the Jewish community. Reservations may still be made by calling the Temple. EV. 4239, or any mem¬ ber of the committee In charge.