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be sure, the Orthodox Jews may not in this case follow the
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Have They Forgotten So Soon?

pointed the authorities to disprove the position that lie takes.
SO FAR AS THE REFORMED JEWS ARE CONCERNED,
THEREFORE, IT MAKES LITTLE DIFFERENCE \\Ain
TIIE GOVERNMENT DECISION MAY BE IN THIS MATTER
OR WHAT PRIVILEGES MAY BE ACCORDED TO RABBIS
AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS IN REGARD TO THE DISPEN-
SATION OF WINE FOR SACRAMENTAL PURPOSES. WE
SHALL USE UNFERMENTED BEVERAGES SUCH AS
GRAPE JUICE, AND SHALL BELIEVE THAT WE STAND
ENTIRELY WITHIN THE RABBINIC LAW IN DOING SO.
We are prone to emphasize this fact, because we are frankly fear-
ful of the abuses that may possibly take place under the privilege
that ha,s been granted by the government. In the first place, the
oflice of Rabbi should be well defined. Is every Schochet or Mohel
who may choose to gather a Minyan for worship entitled to be con-
sidered a Rabbi and so priveleged to authorize the purchase of wine
for his constituents? One can readily understand to what abuses
such a condition might lead.
Moreover, the danger of profiteering among agents is not remote,
though it is to be presumed that the government authorities will
keep their eyes open to this situation.
We point out these clangers at this time because we believe that
they are very real and because should they'be realized, we want it
to be perfectly plain that they might have been avoided had all
classes of Jews—Orthodox and Liberal alike—accepted the ruling
that unfermented wine may be used for sacramental purposes and
governed themselves accordingly. The truth is that the Jew cannot
afford to invite anything approaching a scandal in this matter. Let
us indulge the hope that these words of warning may move to be
superfluous.

On October 13th, 1919, or a litte less than six months ago, atten-
tion having been called to the unfairness of identifying Americanism
with Christianity, the representatives of the Department of Chris-
tian Americanization of the Protestant Episcopal Church, set them-
selves on record to the effect that the term "Christian Americaniza-
tion" was entirely misleading and that in the use of the term, there
had been no intention whatsoever to imply that Jews, by the fact of
their being Jews, were not intensely patriotic Americans and that
any impression to the contrary was misleading.
Bearing out this sentiment, the General Conference of the Protes-
tan Episcopal Church, in session in the City of Detroit, on Thursday
morning, October 16th, unanimously and enthusiastically passed
•
the following resolutions, which, being adopted by the House of
Deputies, were unanimously approved and concurred in by the
House of Bishops, the highest authority in the Protestant Episcopal
B'NAI BRITH PLANS
Purim Ball Proves
Church:
A COMMUNITY BLDG.
Brightest Event Of
"IVIIEREAs, the title 'Bureau on Christian Americanization' has
The Social Season
FOR DETROIT JEWRY
been misinterpreted by large number of American citizens, notably
American Jews;
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"Resolved, That in authorizing a plan and budget for Christian
Finer l's orchestra, personally con-
hie ideals of self-sacrifice, to assist
Americanization, it is far from the purpose this Convention to dis- the widow and orphan, to alleviate ducted, rendered the music for the
dancing with unusual vim and "pep"
parage or to criticize the notable American patriotism displayed by distress, to help the needy and com- and
his Saxaphone Sextet was most
fort the lowly, and thus our noble
great numbers of our fellow-citizens of foreign birth or parentage Order
enthusiastically received. Its rendi-
will be honored in the world
who profess other religious faith than our own ; and we wish them so long as honor lives in the hearts tion of "Dardanella" seas repeatedly
and repeatedly encorced by those
abundant success in their earnest efforts to uphold and propagate of men."
%rho "tripped the light fantastic toe,"
Milton M. Alexander, Morris Gar-
the ideals of Americanism which, in common with ourselves, they rett and Joseph J. Cummins delivered and the desire M dance to that selec-
tion so ably rendered seemed in-
so loyally entertain; and we agree with them that the liberty which brief addresses during the social hour satiable.
that followed the initiation.
Among the numerous artists who
flows from obedience to the will of God is the only secure basis upon
perfornied to the great delight and
Enthusiasm for Loan Fund.
which free American institutions can be perpetuated."
entertainment of those present were
At the regular meeting of the
the "Sensational Boy Drummer,"
Now, strangely enough, as though the words quoted had never Lodge
held Monday, March 1st, Mor-
name is "Bud" Fischer, and
been written, and as though they had found no place in the official ris Garrett, Chairman of the Social whose
who with his traps, bells, rattles etc.,
Committee in charge of rais-
records of the Protestant Episcopal Church, appears an advertise- Service
afforded
much amusement Miss Kath-
ing the local Lodge's quota of $10,000
Pereira. who danced to repeated
ment occupying more than a quarter of a page in several of the fo rthe European Loan Fund, made a leen
calls
for
encore,
the Glee Club, con-
local papers, and signed by the "Nation Wide Committee of the stirring appeal to the assembly.
taining such tayent as Messrs. Salti-
The purpose of the campaign waged ne] Mandell. Wilfred Goldman,
Protestant Episcopal Church," in which, among other statements in every B'nai Brith lodge in the
Maurice Stcingold, under the direc-
country, Mr. Garrett explained. is to tion of Mr. I. Leonard Braun.
that might well be challenged, appears the following sentence:
raise sufficient money to assist in the
"Because Christianity and Americanism are one and the same rehabilitation of brethren of 11'nai Much credit for the success of this
event in the social calendar of the
Brith lodges in the war-torn countries season belongs to Mr. Benjamin
thing, this country cannot live without them."
of Europe. The money will be given Friedman, who though nominally
The truth of this statement may of course be easily challenged in the form of loans, to be repaid,
charged with she duties only of pub-
and disproved. The assumption that only those calling themselves without interest, at such a time as licity
manager, willingly and diligent-
those who through the bounty of
by Christian names, as is stated in another part of the advertisement, their brothers are once more made ly served in so many other capacities
that he might well have been titled
have in their power the maintenance of American traditions, is as self-supporting and self-respecting, "General Manager" of the affair. Con-
impertinent as it is unrue. These are not times when forward- arc in a position to do so.
gratulations are most assuredly due
"Pisgah Lodge has a high standaed
Friedman for the excellent fruit
looking men care to emphasize theological differences. It seems to maintain," said Mr. Garrett. "and Mr.
his labors has borne.
scandalous, in these times when an honest effort is being made in there is no doubt that the largest With recollections of such an en-
local Lodge in the Order will 'be over joyable affair fresh in the memory of
certain quarters in the direction of church unity, that the represen- the
top' before all other lodges. This those who indulge in things of the
tatives of any religious group should try to widen the chasm between is not an outside charity, or an at- day seems to be the resolution on the
tempt to relieve war sufferers. No part of everyone not to miss the next
the various religious denominations in our country. But historical one will be appealed to other than
"Purim Ball" of the Detroit Lodge
facts may be cited to prove that the infusion of the sectarian element Pisgah members in the city. It is No. 55, of the Knights of Pythias,
merely
an
opportunity
and
a
privi-
into the definition of Americanism, is as thoroughly un-American in lege to help our brethren across the
spirit as anything can possibly be.
seas. It is expressing in tangible PISGAH LODGE TO TAKE
form the spirit that emanates our
PART IN INSTALLATION
But there is something more involved in this sort of propaganda Order.
OF PONTIAC B'NAI BRITH
that is being carried on by the Protestant Episcopal Church at this
Following Chairman Garvett's ap-
time. That Church, at its General Convention, set itself definitely peal, Leon Goldsmith, acting presi-
On Sunday, March 7, Pisgah Lodge
Simon Rosenzweig, District
on record as against any desire to cast aspersion upon the character dent;
Grand Lodge Representative, and A. Degree Team and l'isgah Glee Club
of the Americanism of those who are not nominally Christians. By Lapin-Cohen, Treasurer of the Lodge, will go to Pontiac to assist in the
their appeals for the support installation ceremonies of the new
this advertisement, and by the statement quoted therefrom, as well added
of the movement. In half an hour B'nai Brith lodge (organized there re-
'as other sentences that might be quoted, this Church has proved its $2,000 in cash was raised, and more cently.
than 100 members had volunteered to
Arrangements have been made for
unwillingness to live up to its own promises.
take envelopes, each containing the the accommodation of thirty-five
Can it be that someone charged with the publicity end of this names of ten members of the Lodge members of the local lodge and their
campaign has slipped up? This is always possible. We do not who would be solicited individually wives. A special car has been char-
for the Fund.
tered, the party leaving Detroit, Sun-
like to believe that responsible men in this great church have so
day, Nlarch 7. at I P. AI, from the
foot of Woodward avenue.
soon forgotten the sentiment in support of which they unanimously
HUNGARIAN ATTITUDE
The Pontiac Lodge will be installed
and enthusiastically set themselves on record, speaking through
officers of the District Grand
LEADS TO PLAN FOR by
Lodge, J. J. Gussfield, of Chicago,
'their highest authorities.

JEWISH UNIVERSITY

The Sale of Sacramental Wines.

The privilege of selling wines for sacramental purposes which
under a decision of the government has been granted to certain per-
sons in the city by the Collector of Internal Revenue, is undoubtedly
in accordance with law. But it carries with it many dangers to
which we dare not be blind. So far as the Jews are concerned, one
exception to the ruling might, were we so inclined, undoubtedly be
taken.' According to press reports,
"the wine can be sold only to ministers, priests, rabbis, and similar

heads of religious denominations which use wine in their observ-
ances, and the wine can be had only for sacramental services

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tuMty to make his living." lie was
sentenced to 10 years at hard labor.
During the course of his trial, many
persons testified to his good charac-
ter and no clear proof was brought
forward connecting him with any
form of Bolshevik activity. All his
tence, "for his scoffing attitude and
his ungrateful demeanor toward the
political activities had been confined
to Jewish and patriotic interests, yet
despite this he was given the penalty
stated.

which are held in churches, except among the Orthodox Hebrews,
Unjust Accusations Are Answered.
whose creed calls for the use of wine in the homes at certain The Jewish community
here has
religious festivals."
placed certain data before the au-
We ask, since when is it within the scope of governmental thorities, which endeavor to answer
that the Bolsheviki in
authorities to decide as to which of the Jews are Orthodox and which accusations
Hungary are largely Jews. A Hun-
un-Orthodox? The attempt on the part of the government to make garian paper states that Bela Kun is
a J ew but the son of a Cao
thlic
such a distinction is likely to lead to all sorts of difficulties. To be not
priest, while Tibor
Szamuely was
sure, Rabbi Margolies, recognized as an authority upon traditional born a Christian, has parents having
law, has decided that the wine used for sacramental purposes among been converted. Statistics show that
in confiscating the property of various
Jews must be fermented wine, though it may be recalled that as far religious organizations, the Hun-
back as history goes, unfermented wine, the so-called raisin wine, garian Bolsheviki took from the Jews,
who ' c onstituted only two per cent of
prepared often but a few days before the festival, has been used in the population, five times as much
property, proportionately, as was tak-
strictly Orthodox homes for the Sedar.
en from the Catholics. In Budapest
Moreover, it may be pointed out that Dr. Kaufman Kohler, ' alone 400 prominent Jews were taken
President of the Hebrew Union College, and recognized the world as hostages by the Bolsheviki; of
vh.gem 217 ewejee wpsut lioants atIL t804rieosf
over as

an authority on rabbinical law, has put himself on record to lt

the effect that there is nothing in that law which prevents the use and

industrial property owned by
"bourgeoise"
bourgeoise'

of unfermented wine in all ritualistic ceremonies among the Jews. I en
ewtesrp eer se caomnEsnegatetd.e
;vis

and Simon I). Rosenzweig of this
city. The newly-elected officers will
also be sworn in by the District
Grand Lodge representatives. A large
class of initiates are also waiting to
be inducted into the order by Pis-
gah's skilled Dregrec Team.
At the banquet that will follow the
initiatory ceremonies, J. J. Gussfield,
chairman of the Propaganda Commit-
tee of the District Grand Lodge, Leon
Goldsmith, acting president of Pisgah
Lodge, Morris Garrett; past president
of Pisgah Lodge, and Milton M.
Alexander will be among the speak-
ers.

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Palestine Sextette
WOMAN'S CLUB GIVES
Offiers Jewish Music
PROGRAM OF MEETS
At Arena, March 7 FOR MONTH OF MARCH.

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only musicians in the world to play
in the land of the Czars during the
terrors of revolutions and counter-
revolutions. They played in Siberia
while battles raged between Kolchak
and the Bolshevik'. Zinuo travelled
across the Ural mountains, played in
Japan,• China, Java and such remote
corners as Singapore, Batavia and
the Strait Provinces.
To quote from Musical America:
"Everywhere they (Zinuo) called the
Jewish race together to the strains of
the ancient Hebrew melodies, the
street swigs, the wirtiffing and feast
songs which have been sung by tihem
during the centuries of exile." Zinnias,
being'the Hebrew word for melody,
has lived up to its true meaning,
touching the heart of every Jew' hav•
jug the privilege to hear these artists
play.
"Zintro" is a novel organization in
that it combines its art with a high
ideal. Its energies are devoted prim-
arily to the cherished plan of estab-
lishing in the laud of Israel a Temple
of Art, which is to serve as a source
of inspiration for Jewish artistic en-
deavor throughout the world. The
proposed Temple of Art is to be
devoted to the advancement of all
branches of artistic endeavor. Zinuo's
purpose is to unite Jewislt artists and
literary men throughout the world
into a fellowship, tinder the Hebrew
name of Omomith OM for the en-
couragement of Hebrew art in all its
forms.
The worthy project of establishing
a Conservatory of Music in Jerusalem
was originally evolved loy the Central
Zionist Committee of Russia and is at
present endorsed by the Zionist Or
ganization of America. The Zinuo
sextette is making a worldwide tour
to raise sufficient funds for the reali-
zation of the plans for the establish-
ment of such an intitution. The to-
tal profits of all the concerts go to
Palestine for the achievement of the
artists' ideal, just enough tieing taken
to defray the Ensemble .expenses.
Over half a million dollars has al-
ready been raised for their purpose.
Zintro Ensemble plays the
music of many lands, but in its con-
certs before Jewish audiences they,
of course, play a strictly Jewish na-
tional music, these six musicians be-
ing perhaps the only ones in the
world who are capable of presenting
their art in the manner that they do.
Because of the training that they had,
they have W011 for themselves world-
wide recognition in musical circles.
They are graduates of the Conserva-
tories of Petrograd and Moscow. Its
activities are unique in that it is the
only organization consisting of Jew-
ish musicians which has attempted to
tour the world.
In commenting 5111(115 a concert
given by the Zimro Ensemble at
Shanghai, China, the North-China
Daily News Said: "The performance
can only , be described as exquisite
in finish and most thougtful in every
detail. In music of this kind the ac-
tual possibilities are limited, and,
therefore, the responsibility of each
individual solo instrument is very
great. The handling requires to be
very -delicate and very neatly ad-
justed. :old it was here that the artis-
tic skill of the Zinuo Ensemble stood
them in such good stead. The bal-
ance between one instrument and an -
other was admirably worked out, so
that the subordination of the inner
parts are carried out without their
being dull and without any sacrifice
of the independence of the instru-
ments. They managed to play with
all the freedom of the soloist and yet
combine in perfect ensemble
"The quintette was played with de-
lightful simplicity and great beauty
of tone, the rendering bringing out
all the dainty grace and charm with
which Mozart's compositions abound
Where all was so beautiful it
would be insidious to specialize, but
there are bits that linger is one's
memory especially—such as the eth-
ereal beauty of the violin solo in the
second movement of the Tchaiko•-
sky, played as it was to a throbbing
pizzicato accompaniment on the cello.
Truly beautiful music it. is that the
Zitnro Ensemble gives us and their
concerts should not be missed, for
they appeal to all who hear them."
The Program for Sunday evening
follows: 1. Tschailkowski Quartette,
D. dur. Op. 11, a. Moderato; b. An-
danti cantabile; c. Scherzo; d. Finale;
Messrs. Mistechkin, Moldavan, Chern-
iayski and Besrodny. 2. Aisberg,
Jewish Rhapsodic, solo for piano, Mr.
Berdichevsky. 3.
Kaplan, Jewish
Dance, for two violins, Messrs. Mi-
stechkin and Besrodny. 4. Fitelberg,
"To the Wedding," Music picture; a.
Kalebesezens; b. A Redl, Weinberg-
Bellison; c. Grandmother's stories,
solo for clarinet, Mr. Elellison.
5.
Goorovitch, "Kol Nidre," by Ensem-
ble, rendered exactly as it is sung in
the synagogue on the eve of the Day
of Atonement. 6. Zeitlin; a. Eli
Zion, Cherniaysky; b. "Freilichs,"
solo for 'cello, Mr. Cherniaysky. 7.
Krein, Jewish sketch; a. Andapte-Ale-
legretto-Andante; h. Allegro. 8.
Hatikvoh, by Ensemble.

Entertainment Sunday Great Success;
Ypsilanti Teacher Gives Address;
Ten Classes Being Formed.

The first entertainment given by
the Jewish Woman's Club at their
new club house. 45 Rowena, which
took place, Sunday evening, proved
a delightful affair for the congenial
gathering that crowded the home to
capacity. The greater part of the
ev ening was devoted to lottos. 40
unique prizes being awarded the
winners. An interesting feature of
the entertainment were several clever
readings by Miss Mozette Burton.
Mrs. Hugo Loewenthal sang a few
numbers in a very pleasing manner.
In the course of the evening a
"Dutch" lunch, consisting of hot
frankfurters, rolls and ginger-ale,
was served.
Miss Jessie Phelps. of the Ypsil-
anti Normal Coocre, addressed the
first club meeting in March which
was held Monday. Her subject, "The
Mental Hygiene of the Child," proved
both interesting and highly instruc-
tive. I. L. Braun, director of l'isgah
Lodge Glee Club. sang.
Beginning March 22, at 2:45 p. tn.,
a series of "At liotne" (lays will be
given. While no formal programs
will be arranged, the president and
hoard of directors will be at the club
house during the afternoon to receive
members of the club and their friends.
!doming, afternoon and evening
classes at the club house have already
started. Those interested are asked
to communicate with Mrs. Arthur
Cohen, 75 Hazelwood avenue. The
schedule is as follows:
French, conducted by Mrs. Israel
Ilimmelhoch. Mondays at 7:30 p.
spring millinery, conducted by Miss
Sylvia Guttman. Tuesdays, at 7:30
p. lay; athletic (lancing, conducted by
members of the Recreation Commis-
sion at 7:30 p.
Parliamentary law, conducted by
'Mrs. Emma A. Fox, Tuesday morn-
ings. 10 to 12; Elementary French,
conducted by Miss Dorothy Vander-
man of the Liggett School, will be
held (luring the afternoon, on a day
and at an hour to he decided later.
Other classes to be organized at an
advanced
include
early (late will
poetry
literature,
French, English
and drama, elementary Spanish and
spring dressmaking.
The committee has not yet decided
on the teachers for all the classes.
and some minor changes may have
to be made in the above list. All
evening classes will he given free
and a nominal tuition fee will be
charged for those occuring during
the (lay.

PHILOMATHICS DEBATE
AT JEWISH INSTITUTE
SUNDAY, MARCH 7TH

The Philomathic Debating Club
will argue the subject, "Resolved,
That the Right to Strike in Basic In-
dustries be Prohibited," at the Jewish
Institute, 239 East High street, Sun-
day, March 7, at 7:30 .p. m. Irving
Iskowitz and Maurice Meyers will be
on the affirmative; Reuben Levine and
Leo Kaltman on the negative.
The debate takes the place of the
usual lecture given every week as
part of the educational program car-
ried out this season by the institute.
The Detroit Conservaory of Music
will render a musical program of
merit. The public is cordially invited
to attend these free lectures and con-
certs which are offered free of charge.

Montefiore Lodge No. 12, Free
Sons of Israel to Keep "Open
House" Thursday, March 12

The meeting of the Montefiore
Lodge No. 12 held at their club
rooms, 533 Cass avenue, Thursday.
February 26, proved a series of pleas-
ant surprises.
Leo Michelson, the past president,
made a stirring speech in which he
urged the members to co-operate in
carrying out the humanitarian aims
and purposes of the Order of The
Free Sons of Israel, impressing upon
his hearers the value to the order of
constant attendance at the regular
business meetings. Max Michelson.
Recording Secretary, was persuaded
to withdraw his resignation from that
office.
An announcement from the office of
the Secretary of Montefiore Lodge
No. 12, Free Sons of Israel, reads as
follows:
"At our next regular meeting.
March 11th, the young men and
young women of Detroit are cordially
invited to attend. This evening has
been declared 'Open House Night.'
Everything is FREE. There will be
no business meeting. Dancing and
Refreshments. Bring your wife,.
sweetheart or friend and have a jolly
good time. Finzel's Orchestra. Re-
member Thursday night, March 11th,
8:30, 533 Cass Ave.
MAX MICHELSON,
• Recording Secretary."

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