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Title: Albert Einstein Letter, New York Times, December 4, 1948
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URL Source: http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/D ... t/Einstein_NYTimes_Israel.html
Published: Dec 04, 1948
Author: Albert Einstein
Post Date: 2009-09-22 13:50:08 by christine
Keywords: None
Views: 260
Comments: 15

TO THE EDITORS OF THE NEW YORK TIMES:

New Palestine Party Visit of Menachem Begin and Aims of Political Movement Discussed

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. Beginâs 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 Beginâs 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 Beginâs 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 Beginâs 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.

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

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#1. To: christine (#0)

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.

Oy, what a slap on the tushie, especially given the source. I guess Einstein was a man of peace.

Jethro Tull  posted on  2009-09-22   14:01:43 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: Jethro Tull (#1)

I guess Einstein was a man of peace.

We hear every day of Einsteins famous letter to Roosevelt but no one ever hears or reads this one.

Rather odd.

He condemns the Israelis as Fascists.

Cynicom  posted on  2009-09-22   14:28:40 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: Cynicom (#2)

rather indicting, isn't it?

christine  posted on  2009-09-22   14:39:09 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: Cynicom (#2)

THEY find and publish what benefits the agenda. Wasn't he offered the presidency of the State of Israel?

Jethro Tull  posted on  2009-09-22   14:40:28 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#5. To: christine (#3)

rather indicting, isn't it?

Yes, in fact, I found one or two references that Einstein and two others were in fact the authors of this letter, not just signatories.

The letter was recreated from several archives as no one seemed to ever want to record and save it for posterity.

Cynicom  posted on  2009-09-22   14:44:34 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#6. To: Jethro Tull (#4)

Wasn't he offered the presidency of the State of Israel?

Yes and declined, now we know why.

Cynicom  posted on  2009-09-22   14:45:32 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#7. To: christine (#0)

Thanks, nice.

Lysander_Spooner  posted on  2009-09-22   14:54:26 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#8. To: Lysander_Spooner (#7)

Odd MSM and our fellow Jewish Americans NEVER mention this letter.

Cynicom  posted on  2009-09-22   14:56:32 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#9. To: Jethro Tull (#1)

I guess Einstein was a man of peace.

Yes, he was. He even stated that his only reason for helping in the development of the first atomic bomb was that although he was opposed to war he was afraid that the Nazis were believed to be headed in that direction and he did not want them to win the race. He was anti-fascist in any of his stated political sentiments, and abhorred war.

"An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you know and what you don't. ~ Anatole France

Original_Intent  posted on  2009-09-22   14:58:18 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#10. To: Cynicom (#8)

We are gonna ask Turtle about this one, sounds like a conspiracy, but then again I may just be crazy !!

Lysander_Spooner  posted on  2009-09-22   14:59:01 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#11. To: Original_Intent, Christine, Jethro tull, all (#9)

he 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.

I found this to be , not because Einstein said it, rather that it has never seen the light of day other than its original publication..

No one has ever seen fit to compare it to his letter to Roosevelt.

Cynicom  posted on  2009-09-22   15:02:12 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#12. To: christine (#0)

The Jewish Press vs. Albert Einstein

Was Albert Einstein “the first post-Zionist”? Jason Maoz, editor of the right-wing Orthodox weekly, The Jewish Press, thinks so. In fact, Maoz goes so far as to suggest that the famed physicist could properly be labeled a “villain.”

“Einstein, because of his iconic status as the 20th century’s preeminent scientific genius, has largely escaped Jewish criticism for his antipathy to the notion of a Jewish state,” writes Maoz, who isn’t one to give the wild-haired physicist a free pass.

Alas, Maoz presents a very selective presentation of the relevant facts, cherry-picking quotes that paint Einstein in the worst possible light. True, Einstein was critical of political Zionism and disliked the idea of a specifically Jewish state. But Einstein also lent his voice and his celebrity to the Zionist cause of establishing a Jewish homeland in Palestine — and he did so at the early date of 1920. He remained a consistent and strong advocate of the effort to settle Jews in Palestine, and he publicly berated the Diaspora anti-Zionists of the American Council for Judaism, calling the group “a pitiable attempt to obtain favor and toleration from our enemies by betraying true Jewish ideals.” And when Israel was founded, he hailed the newborn state’s achievements, expressing his “joy and admiration” in a 1949 radio address.

Did history prove Einstein naïve and wrong (perhaps even somewhat dangerously so) on the question of a Jewish state? Certainly. His almost-unshakable faith in the immediate possibility of harmonious co-existence between Jews and Arabs in Palestine led him to overlook certain harsh realities. Einstein believed that if not for the policies of Britain, the Arabs of Palestine would have peacefully accepted the mass-influx of Jewish immigrants. This was clearly unrealistic. [assuming he was honest -- PV] And that is why a Jewish state — with a Jewish army — was ultimately a historical necessity.

When a whole society keeps saying "It's not about race," the person who BELIEVES that will be seen as an idiot. Even by children. Even by ILLITERATE children.

Prefrontal Vortex  posted on  2009-09-22   15:29:33 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#13. To: Jethro Tull (#1)

I guess Einstein was a man of peace.

Like the fashion model said, "Why die for your country? living in New York is better."

When a whole society keeps saying "It's not about race," the person who BELIEVES that will be seen as an idiot. Even by children. Even by ILLITERATE children.

Prefrontal Vortex  posted on  2009-09-22   15:35:04 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#14. To: Prefrontal Vortex (#12)

This shading of what Einstein did or did not believe was an effort to dilute his very harsh words in calling Begin and the entire following Fascists.

That is why this letter never saw the light of day other than its original publication.

Beyond that the proof of what Einstein was saying and Maoz inadvertently confirms is still present today, namely, very few Jews ever moved to Israel.

Cynicom  posted on  2009-09-22   16:44:28 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#15. To: Cynicom (#14)

"There oughtta be a law against so many stuck-up tightwads living in one place!" -- Squidward the Squid Supremacist

When a whole society keeps saying "It's not about race," the person who BELIEVES that will be seen as an idiot. Even by children. Even by ILLITERATE children.

Prefrontal Vortex  posted on  2009-09-22   19:22:15 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


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