A merica ,fewish Periotfical Carter CI-WON AVINU1 • CINCINNATI 20, OHIO THE JEWISH CHRONICLE MICHIGAN'S JEWISH HOME PUBLICATION VOL III. NO. 13. Per Year, $1.50; Copy, 5 Cents. DETROIT, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1918. NEW B'NAI MOSHE SYNAGOGUE , TO BE DEDICATED SUNDAY LOCAL, ZIONISTS TO HOLD MASS MEETING SUNDAY NEW B'NAI MOSHE SYNAGOGUE Services at Opening of Splendid Edifice to Begin at 1 P. M.— All Detroit Rabbis Will Take Part in Ceremonies—Congre. gation Founded in 1912 Has Grown From Small Group of 12 to Membership of 300 Families. Detroit Opera House to Be Scene of Monster Gathering, Sunday Evening, March 3—Judge Hugo Pam, Leon Zolot- koff, and Rev. Hirsch Masliansky Are Speakers—Rabbi A. M. Hershman Will Preside. BEAUTIFUL STRUCTURE AT BEAUBIEN AND GARFIELD STREETS COST OVER $90,000 Detroit Jewry will welcome into its religious life a new congregation on Sunday, March 3, when the Congrega- tion B'nai Moshe will dedicate its beautiful new synagogue, recently completed at the corner of Beaubien and Garfield Streets. The services, which are scheduled to begin at 1 of the congregation. The synagogue is the result of his best efforts, and an eloquent indication of his devotion to the congregation. the office'rs of the B'nai hloshe Congregation are: Herman Eichner, President; Harry Maid:, Vice-Presi- dent; Elias Einzig, Treasurer; Mor- ris Schiff, Recording Secretary; An- ton NVolil, Asst. Fill. Secretary; Trus- tees. Nathan Kline, Julius Hartman, and J. Klein. The building committee consists of Jacob Farkas, Chairman; Harry Ros- enthal, Secretary; Julius Hartman, Treasurer; Herman Eichner, Ilarry Malek, Martin Klein, Joseph Loemy, Joseph Hartman, Nathan Klein, Her- man Goldberger. Alexander Stein, Sam Labovitz, Jacob Duschinsky, Sam Greenbaum, Elias Einzig, Joseph Kaufman. Samuel Jaulus. Ignatz Le- bovits, Samuel Gunsberg, hl orris Weis, Anton Feder, Peter Vass, Har- ry ‘Veinberger„Armin \Yeitiberger, Ben Schwartz, Bernard Schwartz, Morris Schiff, Ben Greenfield, Louis Slialwro, Henry Kohner, Frank Stende, and Philip Rosenberg. PURPOSE OF PALESTINE RESTORATION FUND AND AIMS OF ZIONISTS WILL BE EXPLAINED L Corner of Beaublen and Garfield Streets. lion. on hol ydays estine, located at Cairo, and which an authority oil Zionist affairs. Rabbi has been recognized by the British Hirsch Islashansky of New York is military authorities. The distribu- one of the most eloquent speakers on lion of funds will also be accom- the public platform. Mr. Fred M. plished through individuals chosen by Butzel as chairman of the local Res- the Joint Distribution Committee in December, 1915, as far as these indi- duce toration Fund will chair- intro- Rabbi A. Committee, NI. Hershman, viduals are still able to perform the man of the meeting. work, , Unusual interest attaches to this This important announcement of meeting in view of the recent official the method by which relief is to be purse-declaration of the French govern- sent to Palestine is made in purse- favoring the restoration of Pal- ngregation is most remarkable MORRIS GUNSBERG. Venerable Member in Whose Honor New Synagogue Is Named. o'clock in the afternoon, will mark A Beautiful Edifice. The new synagogue is a distin- guished structure representing an outlay of over $90,000. It is built on the style of Gothic architecture, of PETER VASS. Member Building Committee. funds which culminated in a law. banquet in February, 1917, at 5511th over $15,000 was contributed to the building fund. The basis for a cred- itable synagogue was thus laid. A of seas purchased at the corner of Gtr- field and Beaubien streets, and the commission for drawing the plans and specifications given to Mr. Berry Kohner. Cornerstone Laid. Ex - President of the Congregation. from the standpoint of the average growth and devolpm•nt Of a religious institution, but it is nevertheless con- sistent with the progressive spirit and rapid advance of the city of Detroit ill the same period. It was in 1912 that but a handful of individuals, twelve in number, met for the pur- pose of worshiping in the custom and manner that they had been raised un- der in their native country of Hun- gary. Although the opportunity of worshiping in other synagogues was afforded them they felt the urge of congenial companionship especially in their congregational life. Mr. Aaron Holland was elected the first Presi- dent of the congregation, then noth- ing more than a "minytin." Mr. Her- man Eichncr and h1 r. Jacob Farkas, the present chairman of the building committee, were among the most ac- tive of the little group. Their meet- ing place was a small rented hall. What they lacked in quarters and in- fluence was made up in enthusiasm WAR RELIEF FUNDS GO TO PALESTINE man; Louis Granet, Custodian. The following Zionist societies of the city has appointed delegations of metnbers to act as ushers: Kadimall, Jabnab, I I adassah, Maccabean, Haskallah, and Genial). The general chairman of arrange- ments for the mass meeting is Mr. Morris H. Zackheitn, on whom great praise has been bestowed for the able manner in which he has conducted More Money Sent l'he history of the B'nai Moshe JOSEPH HARTMAN. The local campaign for funds on behalf of the Million Dollar Pales- tine Restoration will reach its climax on Sunday, March 3, in a monster These quarters, however, quickly out-' mass meeting which will take place at grew the swiftly growing congrega- the Detroit Opera House at 8:15 it became ini- o'clock in the evening. The meeting possible to accommodate all those has been arranged by the local com- who desired to worship with them. Consequently, on November 25, 1911), $200,000 Appropriated by Joint mittee for the purpose of acquainting a meeting was held at which it was Distribution Committee, $100,- many people who have recently evinc- decided to expand still further, this 000 for Hadassah Medical Unit ed an interest in the Zionist move- ment with the purpose of the Restor- time with a view to the distant future.' to Europe. ation Fund and the Zionist movement President Eichner appointed a build- in general. The speakers are men of ing committee with Jacob Farkas as Announcement is made by the Joint chairman. At this time the congrega- Distribution Committee of the Amer- national repute, not only in the Zion- tion consisted of 90 members. im- ican Funds for Jewish War Sufferers, ist movement but also as public men mediately a campaign was begun or of which Felix hl. ‘Varburg is chair- of great influence throughout the country. Judge Hugo Pam, of Chi- man, that plans have been perfected is one of the best known rag°. for the transmission and distribution jurists of the higher courts of this of American relief money to the Jews country, and has taken a prominent in that part of Palestine now under part in ever y Jewish movement of British occupation, through co-opera- importance. Mr. Leon Zolotkofi is tine with the Zionist Special Com- one of the leading spirits of the Zion- inittee for the Relief of Jews in Pal- 1st organization of the West, being History of Congregation. the chief communal event of the year in Detroit. The religious services will be conducted by Rabbi Thumin and Rev. M. Loewy, Cantor, assisted by an excellent male choir, specially trained for the occasion. All Jewish elements in the city will participate, the • speakers including Rabbi Leo M. Franklin, of the Temple Beth El; Rabbi A. M. Hershman, of the Shaarey Zedek Congregation; Rabbi Judah L. Levin, of the Orthodox con- gregations, and Rabbi J. Fisher, of Chicago. The president of the con- gregation, Herman Eichner, the vice- president, Ilarry Malek, and the chairman of the building committee, Jacob Farkas, will deliver addresses, and several prominent citizens of the city will also speak. In climmemoration of the dedica- tion and to give individual demonstra- tion of the appreciation of the mem- bers for the unselfish and noble work of the officers and members who have worked so hard to make the syna- gogue a success, a dinner will be given under the auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary Society on Sunday even- ing. Cards of invitation have been mailed to members of the congrega- tion only. Mrs. Harry Klein is chair- man of arrangements for the dinner. ii On June 17, 1917, the cornerstone of the new synagogue was laid antiilst impressive ceremonies. Our country had already entered the great NS Old conflict, and a sobering patriotic spirit ance of a resolution adopted at a estine to the Jewish people, thereby JUDGE HUGO PAM meeting of the Joint Distribution seconding the historic action of the Committee and $100,000 was appro- British gover nment in the famous the details for th the meeting. He priated at the meeting to be immedi- Balfour statement of a few months 1 1;:s been ).:1 1 t a assisted z Louis .) to,v -111- Searled It: 1, I E. . ago. Nine S21 ..trat'el '110nt, An additional $100,000 was also at-'hypo. in some form made evident its desire j (linger , J. Ieznick I. Margolia, Mrs propriated for the expenses of the to co-operate to free the Jewish col- Henry Weinstein, and Mrs. Harry medical unit which is being kilned onies of Palestine from the Turkish to be sent to Palestine by the "Ha - lyoke and to open up the land of Pal- Blumenthal. The publicity committee consists dassah," the WOIIICII ' S organization of 'estine to the Jewish people of the en- of Fred M. Ilutzel, Chairman; , the Zionist movement of America. tire world. Recent statements of Jacob Nathan, and .1. II. Ehr• In all, appropriations amounting to Zionist leaders deny that it is their Itch. The publicity committee for nearly $900.000 were made at the intention to cause a general immigra- the Yiddish press consists of H. Shul- meeting of the committee, including Lion of Jews to the holy land. This (linger, Chairman; A. Peznick II. half a million dollars for general re- and many other perplexing issues of Goldberg, I. Reispalter, id M. H. lief in the occupied parts of Russia, the Zionist situation will be gone into Zackheim. including the Poland, Lithuania and thoroughly by the speakers at Sun- Mrs. Henry Weinstein MO Mrs. , Lublin districts; $25,000 for the pur- day's monster mass meeting. Henry Blumenthal will have \harge chase of clothing in neutral countries Preparations have been made to of the entertainment features. Viey to be sent to the same territory; handle a crowd that will tax the ca- have secured Mrs. A. Lapin Col‘ $800,000 to be advanced through the pacity of the theater. The ushers' who will render several patriotic vo. I 11.1iress Sheltering and Immigrant committee is composed of J. Miller, cal selections accompanied on the IA Societe to enable the wives and Chairman; M. Lieberman, Vice-Chair- ano by Miss Lillian Siegel. • Children of American Jews stranded in Harbin. Japan, to join their hus- bands in this country; $25,000 for the continuation of soup kitchens in Con- tant;mome ane. C,SCSSOCIT . 1 els ew here ; I Turkey; $10,000 to be sent to the Poale Zion representatives in Palestine and t.. be expended by them for relief. Local Jewish Lawyer is Candidate for Justice in Highland Park The many friends of James I. Ell- man, successful young Jewish attor- ney of this city, have persuaded him to rim for the office of .\ ssociate Jus- tice of the l'eace for Highland Park It will be recalled tidal Mr. Ellin:in was intimately connected with the JACOB DUSCHINSKY. Member of Building Committee. HERMAN EICHNER. President of B'nai Moshe. brick construction with stone trim- mings, and is one of the most dis- tinctive houses of worship in Detroit. Its main auditorium has a seating capacity of 7(1(1, the balcony having space for 301). Adequate facilities have been provided for class rooms, auxiliary meeting halls, and quarters for the Young People's activities. The building was planned with a view to take care of every activity connected with a modern congregation, and is a positive tribute to the professional skill and artistic ability of the archi- tect, Henry Kohner, active member MRS. HARRY KLEIN. Founder of Ladies' Auxiliary Society. and soon the "congregation" began to grow with the addition of new members. Four years later the membership had increased to about fifty families and the congregation made its first big advance by purchasing a build- ing at 337 Eliot street, where it has held its services to the present time. pervaded the ceremonies. Rabbi Tim- min• of Beth Abraham synagogue, conducted the religious services. Among the speakers were Andrew Green, Jr., of the Semet-Solvay Com- pany, who has taken a most laudable personal interest in the welfare of the congregation; Herman Eichner, and Julius Freud. At that time it was announced that among the largest donors to the building fund were. Andrew II. Green, Jr., Julius Freud• the only honorary member I■ f the congregation; Grinnell Bros., Philip Jacobi, B. Siegel Co., S. Silberstein, JAMES I. ELLMANN. The Hebrew Ladies' Aid Society, the notorious Shapero case which in- Young Folks Society of the congre- 111055 solved the persecution of certain Jew- gation, and Samuel Jaulus. ish residents of Highland Park and The Ladies Auxiliary. was instrumental in relieving a dis- The Ladies' Auxiliary Society of agreeable situation. the congregation has contributed in a When the Peoples Relief Commit- (Continued On Page 2.) tee and Central Relief Committee en- REV. HIRSCH MA$LIAN$KY countered difficulties in their collec- tine of funds for the Jewish \Var Suf- ferers fund, Mr Ellinan was selected as an arbitrator. with Mr. Fred Butzel and Mr. David Goldman. the three reaching an adjustment of the matter acceptable to all parties. In this man- ner he aided materially in keeping un• desirable publicity from the affair, which might have substantially inter- (erred with the sutcess of the Jewish War Relief Fund. Perfection Lodge, U. D. F. &A. A regular communication will be held at Perfection Lodge Room, Ma- sonic Temple, Wednesday evening, March 6, at 7:30 p. in. sharp. CHARLES K. SANDORF, Sec'y A DODGE BROTHERS' used car Is a safe buy. Grand 4700. Thomas .1. Doyle, 850 W000dward avenue.