THE DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE
AN APPEAL FOR
New Addition to United
RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE Jewish Charities to Be
Dedicated on Wednesday
By Mrs. Fr ask Pfaelzer
Read at the Convention of the Union of
Orthodox Jewish Congregation', Nuv. 30,1919.
I had not heard a very conserva-
tive business man say the other day
that he always appreciated the privi-
lege of showing a stranger through
his plant, in order to get the criticism
and suggestion that came from the
eyes of one unaccustomed to his bus-
iness, I should hesitate to speak to
you this evening. lint coming as I
have front another city 0;1 an ortho-
dox . 1;ynagtrgue,..perhaps I have seen
your problems with different eyes.
And the one thing above all others
that has struck me with force and
deep regret is the lack of religion, a
real living religion, among your chil-
dren. I have heard our Rabbi plead
eloquently, sincerely, passionately
from the pulpit for your children,
begging you to bring them to relig-
ious school, and I wondered what
manner of children were these, what
manner of synagogue was this, that
knew not each other. For I have al-
ways believed, and my belief is found-
ed on my knots-ledge of children and
the memory of my own childhood,
which I always try to keep living
close to me and 1 hope never to let
slip away. I have always believed
that all children were religious, deep-
ly, fervently religious; that they loved
to worship in God's house and to
pray and observe all the ceremonies.
For, were not all these ceremonies
of Judaism conceived for the chil-
dren? Were not our forefathers com-
manded to observe their forms and
rituals in order that the children
might understand Judaism? Was not
the Sedar commanded so that "thy
son shall understand" why his ances-
tors were delivered out of Egypt,
and the Succoth "to remind your son
and your son's son," of the wander-
ings of the children in Israel?
I wondered what manner of chil-
dren were these who were deaf to the
beauty and call of these observances.
Then I learned to know your children
and your homes, and I understood.
1 he pulpit can plead for your children
and Judaism can call in vain, and you
blame both for lack of appeal, when
it is the parents of the children in
this community who are killing re-
ligion in their children.
The children are just as religious
as the children I used to know; they
still crave for prayer, for observ-
ances, for the joy of reverence, but
instead of Sabbath services and Sab-
bath school they are given Saturday
dancing classes, Saturday shopping
trips, Sunday rest days, or country
club outings by skeptical, scoffing,
irreligious parents. In how many
homes do they see Jewish ceremonies?
How many homes are known for reg-
ular synagogue attendance? In how
many homes is Saturday a day set
apart—a real Sabbath?
. Do you think that your children
accept your lack of religion without
question? Do you think that they
do not judge you? Let me tell you
two stories that I heard fond mothers
tell as cute stories of their children.
To me they were sad indictments of
these parents as Jews.
I met one woman on the way home
from services whom I had not seen
frequently at the synagogue except
on the high holidays, and I asked her,
"Isn't it an unusual privilege to meet
you at Saturday services?" "No, I
am coming • regularly now. You
see, a few weeks ago my children
came to one and said: 'Mother, are
you and father very bad Jews, or
have you a very bad church, or are
you so good that you do not need
to go to church? You know our ser-
vants never miss a Sunday at their
church. What makes its different
from them?'
"And now," she concluded, "I am
trying to live my religion for the
children's sake."
I heard another mother gleefully
say: "What do you think I found
around John's neck the other day?
A crucifix. And when I asked hint
where he got it he told me that he
was a Catholic and he went to church
every Sunday with his nurse. He
said the church was a beautiful place,
and Ile felt so happy there because
he was near God. Just imagine hear-
ing my child say that. And then he
said: 'Mother, you ought to know
about God and go to church. It
would make you feel happy, too.'"
Then I know another little girl
whose parents are very worthy peo-
ple, but who do not believe in any
form of religion, who have never
taught their children to pray. But
the child prays, earnestly, devotedly,
for her parents every night, for all
those she loves, and she ends her
prayer, "For Jesns' sake, Amen."
Her nurse had to teach her pray-
ers; her parents would not. So the
nurse taught her the only prayer she
knew.
So when I hear my friends and
your friends, in their eagerness,
sometimes misguided, to give their
children the best in life, arguing
about the sort of religion to give
them; and when I see the children
in the meantime growing up without
any religion at all, I wonder if they
are not robbing their children of one
of childhood's greatest treasures, one
of childhood's greatest solaces and
greatest beauties. And if in any other
way they can make up for what they
are depriving their children. Some-
times those parents reach the decis-
ion to let their children grow up
without any form of religion at all,
and to give them the privilege of
choosing the religion which satisfies
them when the children reach an age
of discretion. Do you believe that
this is possible in this age or country?
Surrounded as we are by Christian
influences, sending our children to
schools which are largely pervaded
by Christian atmosphere, having
Christian servants in our homes, have
our children really a chance to grow
up uninfluenced? If we do not raise
them as Jews, must they not grow
up, if not Christians, yet Christianized,
and often indifferent if not scoffing
Jews? Can you expect your children
to bear the ignorant prejudices
If
against Judaism with dignity and
tolerance, if you do not give them a
Judaism which they can understand
and love and respect? If you expect
your children to be worthy Jews, to
support your Jewish charities and
institutions, let them know the pride
of Judaism. If you want them to
learn honestly and truth and encour-
age by emulating their parents, why
not let them learn Judaism the same
way?
Do not blame your synagogue if
it fails to inculcate religion in chil-
dren who come front irreligious
homes. Do not blame your Sabbath
School if it fails to attract your chil-
dren, if you sneer at its teaching.
Many a time the seed of irreverence
has been sown perhaps by a parent
who, after listening to a child's en-
thusiastic recital of the creation, says
superiorly, "Wait until the nebular
hypothesis knocks that fairy tale sky
high."
Certainly my boy must have made
some mental note of surprise when
he heard one of my friends whose
children attend their daily school
regularly in all sorts of weather say
to them, "You need not go to the re-
ligious school on such a rainy Sun-
day."
I wonder what impression a certain
little boy has of the importance of
Sunday school orders who begged
me to take hint to Synagogue on Suc-
coth because no one in his home
would take him? He told me how he
wanted to fill the baskets for Succoth
that his Sunday school teacher had
given him. Indeed, I felt like Old
Mother Hubbard when I called for
hint, for he was not at home. His
mother explained that his school class
was being taken to Memorial hall that
day, and she thought it more import-
ant that he should go there.
Despite our sensitiveness to Jew-
ish juvenile delinquency, and to the
shortcomings front our brethren from
overseas, Miss Davies, of our own
college settlement, said that among
none of the immigrants that she knew
was there such a beautiful family life,
such control of parents over children,
or such reverence by parents of chil-
dren, as among the Jess's. She at-
tributes this to the beauty of the fam-
ily religious ceremonies, the frequent
conning together of the family, in
happiness and reverence, with the
common thought of worshipping to-
gether. In our eagerness to make
through Americans of our children
shall we rob them of this wonderful
heritage from Judaism?
Years ago I heard Maud Adams in
"l'eter Pan" plead for fairies, and
from an audience of dignified grown-
ups, who believed, perhaps, in little
except the material, she got a roar-
ing response. I wish that I had her
power to plead for Judaism and for
religion in your children. Do you
believe in Judaism? Do you want
your children to be Jews—proud,
happy Jews? Do you want them to
grow up with reverence for the high-
er things in life? If you do, live your
Judaism, give them the ceremonials
which were conceived for them. You
do not believe in them? Why? Be-
cause you do not understand them.
You have forms and ceremonies in
fraternities, in social life and in all
other spheres. You need them in re-
ligion. They are the language, the
lot icy, of the soul. They are not the
end of Judaism, but the means of the
end. I.et them remember as they
grow up, as I do with joy, the Jewish
ceremonies as the happiest part of
their family childhood. For their
sakes—live your Judaism.
Address delivered at the Annual Meeting of
(*.imitation Rodepli Shako', Philadelphia.
Noted Jewish Author to
Speak Saturday Night
at McCollester Hall
Schmid Niger, noted Yiddish writer
and critic, will speak at McCollester
Hall, Forest and Cass avenue, Satur-
day evening, January 10, under the
aii,M,:es of the J. L. Peretz Literary
Smiety. He has chosen as his topic,
"1. L. Forel , . Ills 1_ife and IN'r tings."
Mr. Niger spoke Friday evening at
Elks' Temple on "The Social attd
Economic Condition of the Jews in
PoLud and Ukraine." A splendid
orator as well as a writer, with a rare
insight into existing conditions, his
first public address in Detroit met
with warm approval by the hundreds
who crowded to hear him.
Mr. Niger's talk Saturday evening
will be in a less tragic vein and will
deal particularly with Jewish art and
literature. Mr. Niger's writings and
criticisms in the realm of Yiddish
letters have won hint fame through-
out the world. Ile arrived recently
to New York front \Varsaw for an
extended lecture tour.
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JEWS OF DUBLIN
FORM M1ZRACHI
DUBLIN.—Last month a gathering
of Dublin Jewish young men took
place at the Greenville Hall Beth
Hamedrash, at which it was resolved
to form a Young Men's Itlizrachi So-
ciety; also, whenever necessary and
desirable, to co-operate with the Dub-
lin Jewish Students' Union. At a pub-
lic meeting at Greenville Hall, pre-
sided over by Rabbi Dr. I. Herzog,
and addressed by Dayan S. I. Hilman
and Dr. II. Keller, passed the fol-
lowing resolution: To form a Dub-
lin Mizrachi Society and to contrib-
ute, and induce others to contribute,
to the Restoration Fund as much as
possible in the name of the Mizrachi,
in order to secure an adequate pro-
portion for education carried on in
the spirit of traditional Judaism. Over
200 of the audience were enrolled as
members.
Councillor Pearlman has been re-
turned unopposed for the Botanic
Ward to the City Council of Hull,
Eng. He has now represented this
ward on the Board of Guardians since
1903, and on the City Council since
1909.
20th Annual Meeting to Take
Place Same Evening — Judge
Hurlburt Will Give Address.
The United Jewish Charities an-
nounces the dedication of the large
addition to their building at 239 East
High street for next Wednesday
evening, January 14, at 8 o'clock.
Coincidental to the dedication there
will be the 20th a4nural meeting of
wAch, during its ca-
reer, ha's served to bring together
most of the Jewish philanthropic and
social service organizations of the
city.
An interesting program of a dedi-
catory nature has been provided and
it is sincerely hoped that a large at-
tendance will he present. ;Musical
selections, prayer and speeches have
been arranged for. Itlr. Walter
Fuchs, chairman of the House Com-
mittee, who supervised the construc-
tion of the new addition, will for-
mally turn the building over to Mr.
Samuel Ileavenrich, the oldest mem-
ber of the Institute Board.
In announcing the program and in-
viting the public generally the com-
mittee has emphasized the fact that
there will be no appeal for funds and
no collection.
The work that is being done by
this organization will be explained in
an interesting manner, Judge H. H.
Hurlbut being the speaker of the
evening. At the conclusion of the
annual meeting, officers for the en-
suing year will be elected and a re-
ception tendered all of the visitors
by the Washington Progressive Club,
one of the strong social organiza-
tions which has been fostered by the
Jewish Institute. This club will be
"at home" in its rooms and will fur-
nish refreshments to its guests. The
lioy Scouts of Troop 23 have been
drilled to act as guides for the occa-
sion and will escort visitors through
the building, pointing out to them
all of the various interests and work
that is carried on from day to day.
Particular interest centers in the
enlarged auditorium which, when
opened into the adjacent rooms, has
a seating capacity of close to 1,000.
An enlarged gymnasium and im-
proved facilities of taking care of the
communal needs of the Jewish com-
munity are worthy of mention.
The meeting will start at 8 o'clock.
The public is cordially invited.
UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES
TO GIVE SUNDAY PROGRAM
Judge Ira W. Jayne of the Wayne
County Circuit Court will speak an-
tler the auspices of the United Jew-
ish Charities at the Institute Build-
ing, 239 East High street, Sunday
evening. January II, at 8 o'clock. lie
will talk on the subject, "The Chief
Causes of Divorce."
In addition to the address a splen-
did musical program trill be given
through the courtesy of the Detroit
Symphony Orchestra, and Miss Wini-
fred Evans of the Ganapol School of
Musical Art.
Sunday night's program is the sec-
ond in a series of a course of lec-
tures and concerts combined which
will be given this winter as part of
the educational program outlined by
the United Jewish Charities. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
PROFESSIONALS WILL
ENTERTAIN AT JEWISH
WOMAN'S CLUB BANQUET
Elaborate preparations arc miller
way for the annual banquet of the
Jewish Woman's Club which will
take place Sunday everting, January
25. at the Hotel Statler.
An interesting feature of the enter-
tainment, which will take the form of
a miniature cabaret, will be an exhi-
bition of classical and modern danc-
ing by two professionals. These two
performers, whose names will be an-
nounced in next week's issue, have
been winners of many prizes for their
artistic exhibitions both at the Mil-
lion Dollar Pier and the Trayrnore
Hotel at Atlantic City. Dancing will
follow the banquet and entertainment.
Airs. Melville Welt heads the Ban-
quet Committee. :this Nlildred Sim-
I ons is in charge of the entertainment;
Mrs. Walter Heavenrich of the music
and Mrs. Mortimer Meyer of the
dancing.
CUSHING NEW HUDSON
ADVERTISING MANAGER
George W. Cushing has been ap-
pointed advertising manager of the
Hudson Motor Car Company, and
has taken over the responsibilities
which in the past have rested with
the Director of Advertising, who was
also an officer in the company.
Mr. Cushing has been in charge of
the advertising department of the
Hudson Motor Car Company for the
last year, and the position of adver-
tising manager has just been created.
Mr. Cushing is well known to Ad-
crafters, having served as a member
of the Executive Committee of the
Club for the past two years, and also
having been editor of "The De-
troiter." Ile began his career on the
Detroit News, and later was member
of the Taylor-Critchfield Agency, and
also headed the advertising depart-
ment of the Federal Motor Truck
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THE DIME SAVINGS BANK
United States Depository Member Federal Reserve Bank, Detroit, Mich.
Statement of Condition at the close of business December 31st, 1919
RESOURCES
Real Estate Mortgages and Bonds
...$18,563,197.44
Collateral Loans
3,080,457.71
Other Loans and Discounts
5,527,709.46
U. S. Liberty Bonds and Certificates of Indebtedness
6,861,903.36
Stock in Federal Reserve Bank
69,000.00
Other Real Estate
15,491.29
Customers Liability, Letters of Credit
4,599.01
Banking Houses and Fixtures including Safe Deposit Vaults
706,819.57
CASH ON HAND AND IN BANKS
7,592,845.37
$42,422,023.21
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock paid in
Surplus
Undivided Profits, Net
Bills Payable with Federal Reserve Bank
Secured by U. S. Certificates
Commercial Deposits
Bank Deposits
Savings Deposits
(*hers of Credit
Bond Account
Reserve for Interest and 'Passes
$ 1,000.000.00
1,400,000.00
.. 280, 768.55
2,250,000.00
$17,279,623.26
1
1
993,242.18
18,136,505.79 36,409,371.23
4,599.01
1,044,700.00
32,584.42
$42,422,023.21
OFFICERS
William Livingstone, President
I ;eorge II. Barbour, Vice-President
I,. C. Sherwood, Vice-President
I). S. Carnegie, Vice-President
Vice-President
('. E
T. W. P. Livingstone, Asst. Cashier.
William I ivittght ime
Jame.] B. McKay
'Piratic. N. II wcy
;:,:...abourn R. I ivingstone
Dim2an W. Dakey, Asst. Caahicr
Fred T. Lorimer, Asst. Cashier
W. P. Breen, Asst. Cashier
George T. Breen, Auditor
John D. Morton, Credit Manager
Edwin Herzog, Manager of Branches
DIRECTORS
(;eorge H, Barbour
Bethune Duffield
It. 1I, Fyfe
Fred J. Robinson
Henry Ford
A. C. Stellwagen
R. H. Webber
Charles A. Wa. _,.t
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Condensed Statement of
Merchants National Bank
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
At the close of business December 31, 1919
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts
$11,018,573.01
Bonds, Securities, Etc.
727,687.17
Liberty Bonds and U. S. Certificates of
Indebtedness
2,053,200.00
Customers' Liberty Bond Account .......
83,705.00
Customers' Liability under Letters of
Credit
10,999.24
Overdraft s
1,072.23
Interest Earned but not Collected ..
20,803.01
Cash on Hand
$ 830,936.42
Due from Federal Reserve
Bank ....... .
1,301,694.92
Due from Banks and Bank-
ers
643 569.19
Due from U. S Treasurer .. 22,505.00 2,798,705.53
Total
.
16,714,745.19
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock
$ 1,000.000.00
Surplus
500,000.00
Undivided Profits, Net
241,934.77
Interest and Discount Collected but not
Earned
77,289.73
Reserved for Interest
3,109.26
Reserved for Taxes
20,656.90
Liberty Loan Subscription Account .
47,232.50
Letters of Credit
10,999.24
Bonds Borrowed
645,000.00
Bills Payable
624,000.00
Deposits
13,544,522.79
Total
16,714,745.19
OFFICERS
John Ballanlyne. ..... .
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President
David Gray
Vice-President
Alfred T. Lerchen
Vice-President
John P. Ilemmeter.
VieePresident
Walter R. Joy
.. Assistant Cashier
Benj. G. Vernor...Vice-Pres. and Cashier
Charles K. Bartow
Assistant Cashier
John Ballantyne
Horace E. Dodge
John Endicott
DIRECTORS
Walter 0. Briggs
Oren S. Irawea
!Amon W. Goodenough John P. Ilemmeter
David Cray
Albert E. Sleeper
Frederick W. Stevens
Emil Stroh
Benjamin F. Tobin