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Stop Using Einstein... and Hannah Arendt...
Letter to the Editors of the New Times, December 2nd, 1948
Isidore Abramowitz, Hannah Arendt, Abraham Brick, Rabbi Jessurun
Cardozo, Albert Einstein, Herman Eisen, M.D., Hayim Fineman, M.
Gallen, M.D., H.H. Harris, Zelig S. Harris, Sidney Hook, Fred Karush,
Bruria Kaufman, Irma L. Lindheim, Nachman Maisel, Seymour Melman, Myer
D. Mendelson, M.D., Harry M. Oslinsky, Samuel Pitlick, FRITZ Rohrlich,
Louis P. Rocker, Ruth Sagis, Itzhak Sankowsky, I.J. Shoenberg, Samuel
Shuman, M. Singer, Irma Wolfe, Stefan Wolfe signed the following:
To the Editors of the New York Times: New York, December 2nd, 1948
Among the most disturbing political phenomena of our times is the
emergence in the newly created state of Israel of the "Freedom
Party" (Tnuat Haherut), a political party closely akin in its
organization, methods, political philosophy and social appeal to the
Nazi and Fascist parties. It was formed out of the membership and
following of the former Irgun Zvai Leumi, a terrorist, right-wing,
chauvinist organization in Palestine.
The current visit of Menachem Begin, leader of this party, to the
United States is obviously calculated to give the impression of
American support for his party in the coming Israeli elections, and to
cement political ties with conservative Zionist elements in the United
States. Several Americans of national repute have lent their names to
welcome his visit. It is inconceivable that those who oppose fascism
throughout the world, if correctly informed as to Mr. Begin's
political record and perspectives, could add their names and support
to the movement he represents.
Before irreparable damage is done by way of financial contributions,
public manifestations in Begin's behalf, and the creation in Palestine
of the impression that a large segment of America supports Fascist
elements in Israel, the American public must be informed as to the
record and objectives of Mr. Begin and his movement.
The public avowals of Begin's party are no guide whatever to its
actual character. Today they speak of freedom, democracy and anti-
imperialism, whereas until recently they openly preached the doctrine
of the Fascist state. It is in its actions that the terrorist party
betrays its real character; from its past actions we can judge what it
may be expected to do in the future.
Attack on Arab Village
A shocking example was their behavior in the Arab village of Deir
Yassin. This village, off the main roads and surrounded by Jewish
lands, had taken no part in the war, and had even fought off Arab
bands who wanted to use the village as their base. On April 9 (THE NEW
YORK TIMES), terrorist bands attacked this peaceful village, which was
not a military objective in the fighting, killed most of its
inhabitants - 240 men, women, and children - and kept a few of them
alive to parade as captives through the streets of Jerusalem. Most of
the Jewish community was horrified at the deed, and the Jewish Agency
sent a telegram of apology to King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan. But the
terrorists, far from being ashamed of their act, were proud of this
massacre, publicized it widely, and invited all the foreign
correspondents present in the country to view the heaped corpses and
the general havoc at Deir Yassin.
The Deir Yassin incident exemplifies the character and actions of the
Freedom Party.
Within the Jewish community they have preached an admixture of
ultranationalism, religious mysticism, and racial superiority. Like
other Fascist parties they have been used to break strikes, and have
themselves pressed for the destruction of free trade unions. In their
stead they have proposed corporate unions on the Italian Fascist
model.
During the last years of sporadic anti-British violence, the IZL and
Stern groups inaugurated a reign of terror in the Palestine Jewish
community. Teachers were beaten up for speaking against them, adults
were shot for not letting their children join them. By gangster
methods, beatings, window-smashing, and wide-spread robberies, the
terrorists intimidated the population and exacted a heavy tribute.
The people of the Freedom Party have had no part in the constructive
achievements in Palestine. They have reclaimed no land, built no
settlements, and only detracted from the Jewish defense activity.
Their much-publicized immigration endeavors were minute, and devoted
mainly to bringing in Fascist compatriots.
Discrepancies Seen
The discrepancies between the bold claims now being made by Begin and
his party, and their record of past performance in Palestine bear the
imprint of no ordinary political party. This is the unmistakable stamp
of a Fascist party for whom terrorism (against Jews, Arabs, and
British alike), and misrepresentation are means, and a "Leader State"
is the goal.
In the light of the foregoing considerations, it is imperative that
the truth about Mr. Begin and his movement be made known in this
country. It is all the more tragic that the top leadership of American
Zionism has refused to campaign against Begin's efforts, or even to
expose to its own constituents the dangers to Israel from support to
Begin.
The undersigned therefore take this means of publicly presenting a few
salient facts concerning Begin and his party; and of urging all
concerned not to support this latest manifestation of fascism.
Signed:
Isidore Abramowitz, Hannah Arendt, Abraham Brick, Rabbi Jessurun
Cardozo, Albert Einstein, Herman Eisen, M.D., Hayim Fineman, M.
Gallen, M.D., H.H. Harris, Zelig S. Harris, Sidney Hook, Fred Karush,
Bruria Kaufman, Irma L. Lindheim, Nachman Maisel, Seymour Melman, Myer
D. Mendelson, M.D., Harry M. Oslinsky, Samuel Pitlick, FRITZ Rohrlich,
Louis P. Rocker, Ruth Sagis, Itzhak Sankowsky, I.J. Shoenberg, Samuel
Shuman, M. Singer, Irma Wolfe, Stefan **Wolfe*
New York, Dec. 2, 1948
Written: Dec. 2, 1948
Source: This online version came from a microfilmed copy of the NYT
print, which had been found by Laura Nader at UC.
CONTACT US AT: canaa...@gmail.com
OR VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:
http://www.canaanblog.americanstateofcanaan.com/latest/index.html
http://www.grazian-arhive.com
ALFRED DE GRAZIA
Letter to the Editors of the New Times, December 2nd, 1948
Isidore Abramowitz, Hannah Arendt, Abraham Brick, Rabbi Jessurun
Cardozo, Albert Einstein, Herman Eisen, M.D., Hayim Fineman, M.
Gallen, M.D., H.H. Harris, Zelig S. Harris, Sidney Hook, Fred Karush,
Bruria Kaufman, Irma L. Lindheim, Nachman Maisel, Seymour Melman, Myer
D. Mendelson, M.D., Harry M. Oslinsky, Samuel Pitlick, FRITZ Rohrlich,
Louis P. Rocker, Ruth Sagis, Itzhak Sankowsky, I.J. Shoenberg, Samuel
Shuman, M. Singer, Irma Wolfe, Stefan Wolfe signed the following:
To the Editors of the New York Times: New York, December 2nd, 1948
Among the most disturbing political phenomena of our times is the
emergence in the newly created state of Israel of the "Freedom
Party" (Tnuat Haherut), a political party closely akin in its
organization, methods, political philosophy and social appeal to the
Nazi and Fascist parties. It was formed out of the membership and
following of the former Irgun Zvai Leumi, a terrorist, right-wing,
chauvinist organization in Palestine.
The current visit of Menachem Begin, leader of this party, to the
United States is obviously calculated to give the impression of
American support for his party in the coming Israeli elections, and to
cement political ties with conservative Zionist elements in the United
States. Several Americans of national repute have lent their names to
welcome his visit. It is inconceivable that those who oppose fascism
throughout the world, if correctly informed as to Mr. Begin's
political record and perspectives, could add their names and support
to the movement he represents.
Before irreparable damage is done by way of financial contributions,
public manifestations in Begin's behalf, and the creation in Palestine
of the impression that a large segment of America supports Fascist
elements in Israel, the American public must be informed as to the
record and objectives of Mr. Begin and his movement.
The public avowals of Begin's party are no guide whatever to its
actual character. Today they speak of freedom, democracy and anti-
imperialism, whereas until recently they openly preached the doctrine
of the Fascist state. It is in its actions that the terrorist party
betrays its real character; from its past actions we can judge what it
may be expected to do in the future.
Attack on Arab Village
A shocking example was their behavior in the Arab village of Deir
Yassin. This village, off the main roads and surrounded by Jewish
lands, had taken no part in the war, and had even fought off Arab
bands who wanted to use the village as their base. On April 9 (THE NEW
YORK TIMES), terrorist bands attacked this peaceful village, which was
not a military objective in the fighting, killed most of its
inhabitants - 240 men, women, and children - and kept a few of them
alive to parade as captives through the streets of Jerusalem. Most of
the Jewish community was horrified at the deed, and the Jewish Agency
sent a telegram of apology to King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan. But the
terrorists, far from being ashamed of their act, were proud of this
massacre, publicized it widely, and invited all the foreign
correspondents present in the country to view the heaped corpses and
the general havoc at Deir Yassin.
The Deir Yassin incident exemplifies the character and actions of the
Freedom Party.
Within the Jewish community they have preached an admixture of
ultranationalism, religious mysticism, and racial superiority. Like
other Fascist parties they have been used to break strikes, and have
themselves pressed for the destruction of free trade unions. In their
stead they have proposed corporate unions on the Italian Fascist
model.
During the last years of sporadic anti-British violence, the IZL and
Stern groups inaugurated a reign of terror in the Palestine Jewish
community. Teachers were beaten up for speaking against them, adults
were shot for not letting their children join them. By gangster
methods, beatings, window-smashing, and wide-spread robberies, the
terrorists intimidated the population and exacted a heavy tribute.
The people of the Freedom Party have had no part in the constructive
achievements in Palestine. They have reclaimed no land, built no
settlements, and only detracted from the Jewish defense activity.
Their much-publicized immigration endeavors were minute, and devoted
mainly to bringing in Fascist compatriots.
Discrepancies Seen
The discrepancies between the bold claims now being made by Begin and
his party, and their record of past performance in Palestine bear the
imprint of no ordinary political party. This is the unmistakable stamp
of a Fascist party for whom terrorism (against Jews, Arabs, and
British alike), and misrepresentation are means, and a "Leader State"
is the goal.
In the light of the foregoing considerations, it is imperative that
the truth about Mr. Begin and his movement be made known in this
country. It is all the more tragic that the top leadership of American
Zionism has refused to campaign against Begin's efforts, or even to
expose to its own constituents the dangers to Israel from support to
Begin.
The undersigned therefore take this means of publicly presenting a few
salient facts concerning Begin and his party; and of urging all
concerned not to support this latest manifestation of fascism.
Signed:
Isidore Abramowitz, Hannah Arendt, Abraham Brick, Rabbi Jessurun
Cardozo, Albert Einstein, Herman Eisen, M.D., Hayim Fineman, M.
Gallen, M.D., H.H. Harris, Zelig S. Harris, Sidney Hook, Fred Karush,
Bruria Kaufman, Irma L. Lindheim, Nachman Maisel, Seymour Melman, Myer
D. Mendelson, M.D., Harry M. Oslinsky, Samuel Pitlick, FRITZ Rohrlich,
Louis P. Rocker, Ruth Sagis, Itzhak Sankowsky, I.J. Shoenberg, Samuel
Shuman, M. Singer, Irma Wolfe, Stefan **Wolfe*
New York, Dec. 2, 1948
Written: Dec. 2, 1948
Source: This online version came from a microfilmed copy of the NYT
print, which had been found by Laura Nader at UC.
CONTACT US AT: canaa...@gmail.com
OR VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:
http://www.canaanblog.americanstateofcanaan.com/latest/index.html
http://www.grazian-arhive.com
ALFRED DE GRAZIA
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