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VOL. I.
THE JEWISH INSTITUTE NEWS
(*Tic! ki. ()RGAN
OF THE UNITEDJFAVISH CHARITIES
DETRorr,,x
A. Finsterwald
oseph L. Selling. Pres.
llarry Frank
ulian II. Krolik, Vice.Pres.
Hugo A. Freund
tred M. Butrel. Vire•Pres.
Bernard Ginsberg
D. W. Simons, Treas.
Jahn A. uea venn'
Blanche Hart, Supt.
tinniuel IleavenrIch
..iiltml Alexander
Miss Edith Ileavenrich
A. Bard
Rabbi A. M. Ilershain
II. Buchalter
Mrs. M. G. Weil
Henry M. Nutlet
Moses II nnelhoch
G. II.,l ing gas.
Aaron K lein
Rabbi Leo M. Franklin
Anton Kauf man
William Friedman
Mrs. Sarah Krolik
Walter Fuchs
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Publicity Committee
Published Monthly by the Edutationat and
Milton M. Alexander. Chairman
Rabbi Leo M. Franklin
Rabbi Samuel S. MaterberS
Millard Stern
Anton Kaufman
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the I.'nited Jesris Ch.M..
C l ar ence II. Engaamt
and Educational Reports
Shows Growth of Boy Stouts
and Boys' Council, and Larger
Publicity Program.
'Publicity
LARGER FIELD FOR
"INSTITUTE NEWS"
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MICHIGAN,
MICHIGAN, JANUAKI,
Recreation Commission and
OF, Patriotic Fund Give Aid to
Year's Endeavor of U. J. C.
Rabbi J. L. Levin
Davill J. Levy
Rablii Samuel S. klayerberg
Jos eph Siegel
All rt Sander
Albert W. Siblivol
Mrs. A. Schlesinger
Milford Stern
A. Stillman
Nina Stotler
Henry Wineman
Ilarry Weinstein
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NO. 3.
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BOY SCOUTS TROOP 23
TRIUMPHS IN SIX YEARS
TYPICAL CASES OF RELIEF FROM
REPORTS OF U. J. C. WORKERS
How grand it is to look back on
Recurrent attack would be
six years of uphill climbing, years full
No. 13112—Family of seven, chit- Lion.
from 12 to 5. Case on fatal. I.'. J. C. supported family and
of seemingly insurmountable barriers.
6
8
n
coutmas-drell
raM
Ives books since 1910. Ilan an habitual paid all doctor bills until mall fully
and then--with the aid of S
Jr.,
turned t spasmod - recovered and was able to go back
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has! deserter. Left and refor las time in
se
)7
i'uhris
t
vicr!nars
through
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tm e mn rk "hu
since
been the e xperience of the first J ew - September,
'callal. Disappeared
deserted
8742—Man
1913, just before ward No.
Michigan.
ish Scout Troop in
broke out. Never heard from since. I March, 1918. Woman in delicate con-
le brate its sixth . Woman receives M
ex- !
The troop will ce oth
er's Pension. l dition. U. J. C. paid confinement
,
b an
i pco w,
. ! Two other children, 8 and
c h
anniversary with an elaborate
supplements pension , to meet l
quiet at the Jewish Institute building. U.
J. C. sum)
I., J. e .
needs.
Oldest girl had TB(.. U. J-12. Baby born last April.
and children. No
Sunday, January 5, at 4.3 p. n . A
C. kept her in Sanitoriusn until re- I supporting W0111311
I fine musical program has been pre- cently when she was discharged as trace of man.
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The following is a report of the Pub-
Girl attending ,
pared.
an arrested case
1 Betty and Educational Committee:
The program will include a model school now. Mother becomes insane.! No. 14367—Family of 8. Man carne
Mr. President, Ladies and Clentle•
Committed
to
Eloise
since October, in April, 1916. 37 years old. Had
MILTON M. ALEXANDER - - - Editor nfen:—In reporting upon the activi- meeting, all exhibition drill and Min-
16. U. C. suppting child acute gall-stone case. Dr. Allen oper-
Associate Editor ties of the Committee on Education allot ceremonies.
J.
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an 31, ated on him twice. From August,
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Invitations have been sent to Dr.
KATE FRIEDMANN -
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of five. Mren.
and Publicity, may I not, first of all,
No. 60 12—Family or
1916, to April, 1917, husband in bed.
acknowledge the wittdesouled, tireless Leo NI. Franklin. James Couzens. woman 29. Man has bad attack of !....
I U ..
J C. supported family during that
id W. Simons, Clark Shurman,
assistance that has been rendered to D av
diphtheria which leaves him with I period. Oldest boy in high-school.
Douglas
Jamieson
and
Charles
Mason
1 Through one of the workers of the
the Recreation Commission of
a ctive TBC. Is taken to TBC Sani- 1
of the Detroit Council, B. S. A.; Mil-
In another column of this page you will find an appeal for discarded' us
by City of Detroit?
the
forlorn. U. J. C. pays medical bills i u . t,, ,.
ton
Aronlieim,
Scoutmaster
of
Troop
and
supports
family.
Youngest
child
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United Jewish Charities, boy secures
Under the direction of their work-
clothing.
76, Temple Beth El, and the Troop taken with diphtheria. Sent to Her-Iposition with large drafting concern.
. Is started at $511 per month. Earns
The United Jewish Charities has constant calls for such garmentsiers there has been carried on a highly- Committee, consisting of Fred M.
developed and constructive program
man Kiefer Hospital by United Jew-1—
and where they are not immediately available, is compelled to expend! that will assuredly leave its itnpres- Butzel, Miss Blanche Hart and Mil- ish Charities. Family supported by ptl now. Boy is taking a draft-
U .until
Ch many fully recovers ing course through correspondence
un to take care of them. school. Father fully restored to
I lions for good upon many lives. A ton Alexander.
J. C.
able
its funds for the purchase of new apparel.
report by the Recreation Commissibit,
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health. Family again self-supporting
month of November alone, .17 I garments werIts-
a and is
During the
SEWING
CLUB
upon its activities. will assuredly be TEMPLE
carpenter.
No. 11192—Man 36, carpe
tributed to worthy applicants, and of these only f il l had previously
No. 8194—Russian immigrant, 36,
MAKES
685
ARTICLES
well Worth reading.
Made a nice living for wife and four
been worn.
The community activities of the
IN YEAR FOR U. J. C. children, 10, 8, 6, 3 mouths. Ilan carpenter by trade. Has disease pe-
It is to be hoped that many families will be quick to respond to the Jewish Institute during the past year,
culiar to Russians—hardening of
contracted pneumonia early part of
appeal and that they will either bring the desired apparel to the Hannah have been largely under the direction
Following is a report of the Temple October. Taken to Harper Hospital. blood•vessels which does not permit
circulation of the blood. Leg is in-
Shloss Memorial Building, 23:1 I ligh Street East, or call Main 3110, of the "Boys' Council," a representa- Beth El Thursday Afternoon Sew•g Hospital bills paid by U. J. C. and fected. Amputation below knee nec-
tive body, consisting of duly elected Society:
family supported' While man at hos-
to see that it is promptly' called for.
The 685 articles completed and pital, woman and children contract essary. Dr. Torrey operates. All ex-
representatives of the various boys
clubs and organizations--some thir- sent to the United Jewish Charities same illness. U. J. C. offered to take penses paid by U. J. C. Artificial
limb supplied. Man able to return
teen in number—that make their included the following: 33 quilts,
them . all to temporary hospital, but
headquarters in the Jewish Institute. flannel nighties, 77 petticoats for they refused to go. Arrangements to former occupation. Supported self
for two years. Infection spreads.
women
and
children,
3
gingham
This council, which :fleets once a
made with doctor and visiting nurse.
The three Chlidren's Homes, maintained by the United Jewish
flannel rompers, 35 ma-
Necessary to amputate again below
has exerted a wholesome in- rompers, 32
Family recovers. Pneumonia leaves
1..'harities, are in need of some appropriate, well-selected pictures, to re- month, upon all of the organizations ternity gowns, 6 crib quilts, S9 pillow man with emoyeinia (tissues covering the hip. New leg given by U. J. C.
impart the auence
represented, and has given to the slips, 37 sheets, 38 women's flannel lungs filled with pus that has to -be Man supported, hospital bills paid.
lieve the bareness of the walls, to brighten the rooms, and to
percale rompers, 53
boys au increased sense of their own night-gowns, 32
drained). Man in very weak condi- able to do a little work now.
diapers, 34 infants' flannel shirts, 13
real spirit of home.
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responsibility.
infants'
flannel
slips,
35
infants'
flan-
Who will provide such pictures?
The purchase of a large flag for the
nel jackets, 134 pairs booties, I knit
building; the staging of a community
hood, 3 infante undershirts, 3
picnic at Sugar Island; and a volun-
woman's muslin gowns.
tary offer to share with the United
Respectfully submitted, ,
Jewish Charities all incomes from
in
IRMA R. HAIIBURGER,
affairs staged within the building.
deep- was the impression made by the stories of relief printed
Chairman.'
are typical of the spirit and achieve•
Jewish
Institute
News,"
upon
an
tip-state
reader,
the last Issue of "The
intents of the Boys' Council during
FRESH AIR SOCIETY TEA.
that she forwarded her check to the United Jewish Charities.
the past year.
The Fresh Air Society of the
Even though the problem was not directly hers. she was glad to
Boy Scout Growth.
United Jewish Charities gave an in-
for
The Jewish Institute Troop of
assume an obligation for its solution—surely, a spendid example
formal tea at the l'hoenix Club, Fri-
Boy Scouts has developed during the
!
day, January 3.
those of us who do not quite realize our own obligations.
past year, into a virile aggressive,
Miss Rosetta Stone, of New York
growing body--and for this, we are City. brought here by the Commun-
largely indebted to the able scout• ity Union for special work on their
master, Mr. John Gordon, J r., who "Bureau of Ilandicap," was the
has striven constantly to make the honor-guest of the occasion. She
tellle111-
e discussed the wisdom of
Last month in these columns, w
troop a force for good to the com-
gave a very interesting talk on her
munity as well as to the boys them- work. A fine musical program was
bering the United Jewish Charities, in one's )vill•
undoubtedly
merits
greater
con-
selves.
The subject is so important that it
offered.
Ile has won the confidence of the
sideration than that given it in the past. It is a custom that !night well
At the brief business meeting which
boys and has indicated his confidence preceded the entertainment, Miss
or
be generally adopted among our people. Certain it is that no social
in them by selecting his two assist- Edith Ileavenrich, president, read a
philanthropic enterprise can lay greater claim to the interest of good ant scoutmasters from within the
report of the year's work. Special
troop; Mr. Zangwill Bernstine and
thanks were given to Miss Blanche
Jews.
Mr. Reuben Landsman, have recently
Ilart, Miss Augusta Brown, Mn. Abe
t Funds given to the United Jewish Charities in the form of bequests
received their commissions from
Levin, and the many friends of the
all used to improve the facilities and equipment of the Jewish institute, Scout headquarters.
organization whose interest and sup-
A
club
room
has
been
opened
in
and to make noire complete and satisfactory the service it renders to
port made the year's work a success.
the building for the benefit of the
the worthy poor.
older boys; and here, amid admirable
Here, indeed, is a memorial of helpfulness and permanence.
surroundings, they meet each evening
for wholesome recreation, and coin-
Supt. Hares Survey.
F re d 1‘1 . Ildlrel
Julian II. Kriilik
The Call for Old Clothes.
Who'll Provide These Pictures?
A Practical Response.
WANTED!
So
Again—The U. J. C. as a Legatee.
U. J. C. NOTES
In her efforts to place dependent
! The man who says: "Everybody is living in comfort!" probably has panionshin.
The committee, while seeking to children of the United Jewish Chari-
,
never taken the trouble
ro
to find out.
give ample publicity to the varied ties in ,suitable homes. Miss Blanche
activities of the building, has long
Hart, Superintendent, is making a
felt that the absence of such publicity thorough survey throughout the
The United Jewish Charities is an organization Of year-'round
was one of the principal reasons for State. This week she visited and
Goodfellows I
an apparent lack of interest on the spoke in Grand Rapids and Saginaw.
part of the general public. in the This personal investigation, which
organization and its work.
was greatly impeded by the influenza
epidemic, will he continued by Miss
Patriotic Fund.
The annual year-book, containing Hart until all children to be adopted
While considering the unfortunate Jews of Europe, let's not forget a list of the contributors, as well as have been placed in congenial fam-
the frequent calls of official solicitors, ilies.
that we have some unfortunate Jews here at home.
Tots To See Play.
served as a reminder, in the past, of
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All the children in the three homes
the organization and its purpose. But
Have you ever visited the Baby Clinic of the U. .1. C., It's both of these elements have been re- conducted by the United Jewish
moved through our affiliation with Charities were the guests of the Arts
worth while.
and Crafts Society at an entertain-1
the Detroit Community Union.
Appreciating this condition, the neat given Monday afternoon, Dec.!
Those old clothes hanging uselessly in the bhek elothes•press- Patriotic Fund has allowed us an In A playlet, "The Sleeping Beauty," i
appropriation for publicity during the was g!vem following which delicious!
will you remember to send them to the U. J. C.1
coming year. so that we may keep refreshments were served the kiddies.
Violin School.
kiddies! in more intimate and constant touch
And the pictures for the
A school for violin pupils was or-
with those who are interested in De-
troit's organized Jewish philanthropy. ganized March 10, 1918, under the
One of the means by which we auspices of the United Jewish Chart- I
Lest ye forget--How about your Patriotic Fund d u ty!
hope to educate the Jewish public as ties Mr. Saul Abramovitz, who has
o workings, will be donated his services, is in charge.
to our work ant
"Brick-bats or bouquets!" The "Jewish Institute News" welcomes the monthly publication of an official Each pupil gets a private lesson for,
criticisms as well as compliments of the work done by the United Jewish organ. to be known as the "Jewish the sum of 10 cents. The classes meet
Institute News," to appear upon an on Sunday evening, from 7 to 9.
Charities.
Y. W. H. A. Party.
entire page of the "Jewish Chronicle."
The Young Woman's Hebrew As-
In make-up and content "The Jew-
ish Institute News" will resemble the sociation of Detroit opened its mem-
so-called "Patriotic Fund News" bershio drive with a Harvest Party
which appears in the Detroit daily at the Hannah Schloss building. 239
The United Jewish Charities takes this method of express-
E. High street, Wednesday, Nov.
papers as the organ of that fund.
ing its indebtedness to those friends who have so generously.
The development of our publicity 27. The affair, which was given un-
assisted it in its year's work : Messrs. Dolan and Dixon, of the
program may be followed. by reading der the auspices of the Recreation
Public Welfare Bureau; Needle Work Guild, Wedn•sday Sew-
this official page of propaganda which Commission, was a great success.
"Goodfellow" Work.
we hope will prove somewhat more
ing Society, Wednesday Luncheon Group. Temple Beth El
In co-operation with all other sec-
readable than the high-brow disser-
Sewing Society, Grose Pointe Horticultural Society. Mrs. L.
tations that smother the pages of tarian and non-sectarian charitable
Niger, M. Frank, Parke, Davis & Co.. Mrs. J. Weitzman,
most philanthropic journals and organizations throughout the city,
Manischewitz Co., Boys' Clubs, C. II. Ritter Co., Friends (a
workers of the United Jewish Chari-
periodicals.
phonograph in memory of Ruth Marx), A. Zenner, People's ice
Thank you!
ties investigated over Iwo hundred
Co., Recreation Commission, Board of Health, Board of Educa-
cases of destitute families turned over
MILTON M. ALEXANDER.
Chairman Committee on Education to them by the "Goodfellow Forgot-
tion, Visiting Nurses, Physicians in Clinic.
ten Club."
and Publicity.
"So shines a good deed in a naughty world."
We Thank You!
OLD
CLOTHES
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For Men-
Over/coats, suits, trousers, shoes,
rubbers, boots, hats, caps, sweat-
ers, underwear, socks, overalls,
etc., etc.
For Women-
Coat4, suits, dresses, shirts
waist's.; shoes, hats, underwear,
hosiery, furs, etc., etc.
For
Children
Coats, suits and dresses, pants,
shoes, stockings, underwear,
hats, caps, sweaters, etc., etc.
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The city's Jewish Poor need
these garments and look to
you to provide them.
Call "Main 3740"
and we will send for them.
THANK YOU!