Arzt, Max

JUDAISM IN A WAR-TORN WORLD [EARLY USE OF THE TERM HOLOCAUST]

New York City: Rabbinical Assembly Of America, 1941. Item #40162

No Date (1941). 1st edition, original wrappers, 8vo. 12 pages. Almost certainly published in 1941, as the Rabbinical Association was founded in 1901 and this booklet is “From the presidential message delivered at the 40th Annual Convention of the Rabbinical Assembly of America- Detroit, Michigan. ” Arzt says, “The moral re-awakening of America will be tremendously enhanced by tangible acts of sympathy and succor for the innocent victims of the holocaust across the seas. The Jews of America must, with increasing generosity and self-sacrifice, contribute of their means for the maintenance of the overseas program of relief. Our suffering brethren in war torn Europe will continue to hope against hope, if our thoughts, our prayers and our united efforts will be with them and for them. The religious forces in America should champion legislation for the suspension of all restrictive legislation to make possible the immediate admission of children from Europe for the duration of the war. Millions of Americans will eagerly offer the hospitality of their homes for these unfortunates. The arrival of a huge expeditionary army of little ones to these shores will immediately fortify our spirit and will generate in us a spirit of selflessness and sacrifice which will enable us to face the future with courage and confidence. ” (page 8) Not listed on OCLC or anywhere else online. Creased down the middle, previous owner’s name on written on cover, cover rubbed, else Good Condition. Extremely rare, perhaps a unique surviving copy (HOLO2-141-28).

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