News tilttite ns , I isli Jew 1 i l \ l 6 0 / / 0 I 10 0 0 / i i "l th D Rorr, 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 - _ -- Publicity Committee Published Monthly by the Edutationat and Milton M. Alexander. Chairman Rabbi Leo M. Franklin Rabbi Samuel S. MaterberS Millard Stern Anton Kaufman i,1 -- 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" --- 1:\ i It / l g i \ NN 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 1[1 1 [1 , 1 , 1 / 1 1 , 1 1 1 !III I „ ( N)1 , T t il 111101;; g NO. 3. lyly 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 J i has! deserter. Left and refor las time in se )7 i'uhris t vicr!nars through ( 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. I 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. 19 an 31, ated on him twice. From August, - - - - Invitations have been sent to Dr. KATE FRIEDMANN - _ 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 i 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, e ( 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. • 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 • 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 ■ 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. ■ 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!