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Sunday services were resumed in
the temple last Sunday morning with
a moot gratifying attendance. It is
estimated that 1,200 persons were
present. Let us maintain this record
and, if possible, make it even better.

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(C.ppirrIght, 1921.

By Chas. H. Joseph.)

The Pro-Semitic Production of the Merchant of Venice, headed by
one of America's Twelve Greatest Jews, Mr. David Belasco, is now en.
tour. Closely behind this distinguished Israelite is Mr. David War.
field. who will endeavor to portray the sinister Shylock as • combina•
Lion of the German professor in the Music Master "von Barwig" and
the Jew in the "Auctioneer." I would suggest that he •Iso endeavor to
with • bit of Abe Potash's human-heart humor. Then 1
flay.ir it all
m sure that Mr. W•rfield will have achieved his purpose in making
e
Shylock • fine Shabbas Yehudah.

Rabbi Franklin will give the second
address in his series on "The Con-
stituent Elements of Worship," his
particular theme being "The Cere-
monial Elements."
Come, bring your friends and the
' members of your household. The
general public is cordially invited.

Sabbath Services:

Regular Sabbath services are held
in the chapel each week at 10:30. The
sermon on Sabbath, Nov. 25, will be
delivered by Rabbi Franklin.

Rabbi Nathan Stern to Lecture:

On Sunday morning, Dec. 3, the
pulpit of Temple Beth El will be oc-
cupied by Dr. Nathan Stern of New
York City, who comes to Detroit to
attend the meeting of the Joint Tract
Commission of the Central Confer-
ence of American Rabbis and the
Union of American Hebrew Congre
gations.
Dr. Stern is one of the foremost
preachers in the metropolis. He is
an unusually attractive speaker and
is recognized among his colleagues
as a keen thinker. All of our mem-
bers should put aside the morning of
Dec. 3 to hear Dr. Stern.

Walter Hampden seems to have arranged his tour so that his
"Merchant of Venice" arrives in town a week ahead of Warfield's.
mpetition will be greatly appreciated by the public and will
This co
serve to increase interest in the Shakesperian money lender.

Isaac Guggenheim's will was an unusual one for a wealthy Jew.
I read it through and failed to find a single bequest for charity. It has
been many many years since such • will has been made public. The
late Mr. Guggenheim made plenty of money and had plenty of money
at the time of his death; he was in fact enormously wealthy. So one
would have imagined that he would have remembered some worthy
ses; but apparently his mind did not run in that direction. No one,
cau
another man's money and he
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of course, has any right to give away
probably knew what was best—for him. Nevertheless we have the

Temple Arts Society:

right to THINK what we think.

We hear • lot of stuff and nonsense about what wealthy men do in
the matter of giving. I have yet to meet one who has ever made a
SACRIFICE to give. He may have experienced what is known as a
"psychological depression" when instead of having six millions through
some sudden reverse his wealth may have been reduced to five mil-
lions. But I don't know of any who ever got even near to the edge of
sacrifice. It is the chap who earns two, three, five or ten thousand
•
dollars a year who usually gives enough so that he KNOWS when he
issues a check for • contribution. The only way • wealthy man real.
ices that he has given something is merely through the removal of the
check from his check book; that's just about all the effort required
on his part to contribute. Really, really the poor rich man sometimes

makes us very very tired.

At last there is some hope that the stupid, un-American, obsolete,
still remaining on the statute books of Pennsyl-
fanatical Blue Laws
vania may be removed. That is if we get • few more women members
of the legislature. Miss Alice Bentley, • school teacher of Meadville,
P•., just elected to the Pennsylvania Assembly, says that she believes
in sensible legislation and will work for the elimination of the Blue
Laws. Pennsylvania and Brooklyn, N. Y., Always have had plenty of
theology and churches. But no one has ever noticed these sections of
the United States being held before the remainder of the country as
the models for right living. Sometimes it happens that we get too
much theology and too little religion. If the Blue Laws are removed I

am quite sure that no immoral wave will result.

Many of us feel • friendly interest in any one who bears the name
of Nathan Straus. So it is • source of satisfaction to even those Jews
who do not know personally the state sen•tor of New York, Nathan
Straus, Jr., to learn that he ran ahead of his ticket in his district; in
fact he even outdistanced by many thousands of votes the Governor-
elect Smith. One newspaper ascribes this remarkable demonstration to
Senator Str•us' humanitarian legislation. He is following in the foot-
steps of his father and he gives every promise of becoming one of the
leading figures in the political life of the nation.

Although hereafter it will be the
policy of the Temple Arts Society to
limit attendance at its performances
only to members of the organization,
it has been decided to throw open
the entertainment to be given on
Tuesday evening, Dec. 5, to all mem-
bers of the congregation and the per-
sons of their households upon the
payment of 50 cents per ticket. This
is done in order that the general
membership may become acquainted
with the scope and character of the
work to be undertaken by the Temple
Arts Society.
On Tuesday evening, Dec. 5, the
organization will present three one-
act plays, as follows:
(a) "The Paliant," a one-act drama
by Holworthy Hall and Robert
Middleman.
"The Importance of Being a
Roughneck," a satire by Robert
Garland.
"For Distinguished Service," by
Florence Knox; a delightful
comedy.
Reservations will be made for this
' performance to the limit of the seat-
ing capacity of the chapel. Those de-
siring to attend therefore should send
in their request for tickets to the
Temple Arts Society, Temple Beth
El, at once. A luncheon will be served
I , to ' members of the Temple Arts So-
ciety following the performance.
Those affiliating themselves with the
organization previous to Dec. 3 will
be enittled to participate in this
luncheon without charge upon pre-
sentation of their membership card.

White House yet with such • press agent.

ducation the announce-
To those interested in the cause of Jewish e
ment of the opening of a Hebrew Junior High School in Philadelphia
this week will be of value. It is also of interest to learn that in Phila.
delphi• the Associated Talmud Torahs are a constituent of the Fed-
er•tion of Jewish Charities which is not the case in some other cities.
The point that has been made in connections with the opening of this
umber—perhaps the largest number of
high school is that a large n
Jewish children quit their Jewish education at the age of 13. The pur-
pose of the Junior High School is to bridge the period between the age
of 13 and the age of 16 when they are eligible to enter Greet. Col-
lege in Philadelphia. Of course the sessions of this Hebrew School
will not in any way interfere with the studies of the pupils in he public

The annual meeting of the congre-
gation has been net for Tuesday even-
ing, Nov. 28. It will be one of the
most important gatherings that has
ever been held in the history of Con-
gregation Beth El. Matters of vital
concern to every member will be
brought forward for discussion and
decision. Reports of officers and of
the building committee will be pre-
sented and new officers will be elect-
ed for the ensuing term. The meet-
ing will be preceded by a congrega-
tional dinner, in which it is hoped all
members of the congregation and
their families will participate.
Gentlemen may come direct from
their business to the temple, where
they may meet their families for din-
ner.

schools or high schools.

I wonder why more Christians do not give this side of the commer-
cial picture of the Jew more consideration. It is said that when the
was
Bishop of the diocese in which the trading post of Vincennes, Ind.,
to deal with Adam Gimbel, the Jew
situated way back in 1842, came
(the founder of the present Gimbel business) he dropped • bag of gold
coin on the counter with these words: "I have not counted it. You
count it and credit me with what you find it to be. When we both
I
count it you sometimes find more than I did. Besides, why should

bother to count money given to Adam Gimbel?"

I wonder how many Christians realize that innate honesty of the
Jew? How many such Adam Gimbals there are among the Jews? One
can thumb records and books without number and find stories of such
high mindedness and absolute integrity among Jews—that exceeded
the CHRISTIAN standard—so much that the Christians considered
it worthy of note. But they say that comparisons are odious and Ire-
quinly "odorous." The pioneer Jews of this country were unusual
types and I don't believe • single one of them would have "put it over"
of the aristocratic Christian founders of
on the Indians the way some
acme of the great fortunes in this country did. But as I said before

comparisons, etc, etc.

c ommunity, becomes
If • man is born ■ Jew, I eeeee the Jewish
converted to Christianity, is he still • Jew? Is he racially • Jew and
Christian? Can we call him • Jewish-Christian- or shall
religiously •
a Christian Jew? We surely cannot say that he is
we designate him as
a Gentile? But if • Jew is a Jew because of his membership in a
religious group then once he joins the Christian church he no longer

hap-

pens when a Gentile turns his back on Christianity and accepts Jude-

...? Where does he stand? Is he • Jewish Gentile or • Gentile Jew?

He isn't of course a Jewish Christian and he cannot be • Christian Jew.
of
I nominate Samuel Untermyer, Louis D. Brandeis, the President
of
the Hebrew Union College, the President of the Central Conference

American Rabbis, and Rabbi Stephen S. Wise a committee to work this

out and report in the near future.

Dr. Weizniann, world Zionist leader, says that if England with-
draws from Palestine Zionism will go on anyway. I wouldn't want to
chria ce it Doctor. One dreads to think what would happen to Jews
in Palestine regardless of whether they are Zionists or non•Zionists if
behind them did not stand the authority of the British Empire. Dr.
in the English press og being • man of obscure
Wei:mann is

accused

origin and of mystery who has dragged Great Britain into this Pales-
tinian adventure. One would scarcely term • man who has contributed
has Weismann a Than "of mystery."
so much service to England as
He is • great scientist and during the war made T. N. T. serviceable

for army purposes.

Speaking of scientists reminds me that Weizmann's fellow scientist
and Zionist, Prof. Albert Einstein, has been awarded the Nobel price
fur the most important scientific contribution. Maybe that New York
Alderman--what's his name?—he has money, too--cao't anyone re-
to
member has mama?—well, what's the difference. What I started ont
say is that that Alderman who refused Einstein the freedom of the city

For Men

For Women

Handsome Fur-Trimmed Coats, Wraps
and Capes

Finely Tailored Satin-Lined Overcoats

$36

$25

This is our great Thanksgiving Sale. With our Rye
on this date, the machinery of our great clothing or-
ganization has been set in motion and plans laid for a
sale that would give men a REAL Thanksgiving value.

This is the first time this season that we have been
able to hold a great sale of coats and give coats of this
character, and we know that hundreds of women are
waiting for just such an opportunity.
Materials are Avalons, Normandys, Suedine, Delysia,
Bolivia, Pannevelaine, Silk Plush.
Furs are Manchurian Wolf, Beaverette, Caracul, Aus-
tralian Opossum Fitch.
The variety of styles, the splendid qualities, the com-
plete range of sizes (including extra sizes) assure a tre-
mendous selling.

The Overcoats comprise I'Istere, Ulsterettes and Box
Coats in Who', Kersey', Shetlands and IleiTingbonee.
All are quarter lined with a good quality of satin.

The time and effort spent on this sale assure men of
values that are far out of the ordinary.

Frank & Seder—Third Floor.

Frank & Seder—Fifth Floor.

For Boys

For Girls

Snappy Warm Overcoats,

Nice Warm Winter Coats, Some With Fur
Collars

$1 0

Belted Mackinaws

$ 5

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These coats were bought to wonderful advantage.
We are eager to get this news to all our regular CIA-
tomers, because the garments are easily the best we've
had this Fall at $5.95.
The Overcoats are the popular ulsterette styles with
belts all around. Plain or fancy materials. Sizes 10
years. The Mackinaws are full belted. Ileavy
to 15
plaid materials. Converted collars. Sizes 6 to 16 years.

Girls from the ages 7 to 14 years share equally in
this great sale of coats. We have secured what we think
are exceptionally fine coats to sell for no little as $10.75.
The materials are Polaire Cloth, Wool Velour and
Cheviots.
Many styles and the most fashionable colors. Many
have fur collars.
This news will make many a mother happy, for it is
not often that nicely tailored coats find their way to a
sale at $10.75.

Parents who know how unusual our regular values
are will appreciate how important this news must be.

Frank & Seder—Sixth Floor.

Frank & Seder—Sixth Floor.

The Great Christmas Store

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Annual Meeting of the
Congregation:

So long Mary. Her good-bye word to the American nation was that
its two only really worthwhile, great Americana are Henry Ford and
William Randolph Hearst. Which Mary? Oh, pardon me; it was
Mary Garden. America's and Chicago's only, onliest Mary, the most
romantic and attractive figure of the generation. I am surprised that
she omitted Harold McCormick as another of the only really 100 per
was • good friend of hers.
cent Americana because after all, Harold
At last Henry has won a place, if not in the Hall of Fame at least in the
heart of the Immortal Mary. Keep it up, Henry, you may reach the

and probably
heard of him
to him—
(being • millionaire) because he had never been Introduced
will vow know him sines, be has won the Nobel prize.

because he didn't know him, had

A Great Christmas Store

A Great Christmas Store

Neat Sunday Morning, Nov. 26:

t pardon me, I most for forget Miss Julia Adler, who is either
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the daughter or niece of the famous Yiddish actor, Jacob Adler. The
fact that Miss Adler participates in the production robs Orthodox
of the opportunity to point their fingers •t Warfield and Be-
Jewry
lasco and blame "Coyish Yehudim" for bringing Shylock one more
time before the theater-going public. Of course art comes before
everything else. I can easily and d this. When Jews try to
eliminate the study of Shylock in the schools the schools answer back
that "The Merchant of Venice" is • "classic" and therefore should be
studied. So Belasco and Warfield and Miss Adler presumably are of
the opinion that the world is waiting for their Merchant of Venice and
that from the standpoint of "Art" it is permissible for them to produce
though it adds to the prejudice against the jew.
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can be called or recognized as a Jew. If that be true then what

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"Welcome, Stranger:"

Our members should not fail to
secure their tickets to attend the per-
formance of "Welcome, Stranger,"
which is to be given at the Majestic
Theater on the evening of Monday,
Nov. 27, by the Woodward Players
under the auspices of the Young Peo-
ple's Temple Club. Regular prices,
ranging from 55 cents to $1.10, will
be charged. Tickets may now be se-
cured for this performance either at
the box office of the theater or at
Grinnell Bros.

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Young People's Dance:

The members of the Young Peo-
ple's Temple Club will hold their first
formal dance on Saturday evening of
this week at the temple, where un-
usually fine facilities for such a func-
tion are at their disposal. Attend-
ance at this dance will be limited to
those presenting a card of member-
ship in the Young People's Temple
Club.

Practical Gifts for
the Early Shopper

School of Religion:

In the next issue of Temple Tid-
ings, definite announcement will be
made as to the time and plan of the
supplementary sessions of the School
of Religion, notice of the organiza-
tion of which has heretofore been
made.

F

five Display Rooms hold unusual interest. We
have arranged here for your inspection a wide
and varied collection of unusually fine pieces
of furniture that are especially suitable for Christmas
gifts. You will take a great deal of pleasure in look-
ing over the many attractive articles, and if you have
any doubt concerning the choice of appropriate pre-
sents, you will find many helpful suggestions in the
pieces shown throughout the store.

Quiet Hours of Music:

A delightful innovation will be the
Introduction once a month of a Quiet
Hour of Music, to take the form of
an organ recital. These Quiet Hours
will be held the last Sunday of each
month beginning Nov. 26. They will
begin promptly at 4 o'clock and last
exactly one hour. Members of the
congregation and the general public
are cordially invited to these recitals.

Gymnasium CI :

For instance, in very attractive and useful Priscilla Sewing
Cabinet, a Tea Wagon, End Table, Gateleg Table, Smoking
Stand, Chairs, Spinet Desks, Imported and Domestic Hugs, and
a host of other useful articles. All are very moderately priced.

The splendid equipment for the
temple gymnasium has arrived and
is now in process of Installation. An-
nouncement of the inauguration of
gymnasium classes for men, women
and children will shortly be made.
For information in regard to these
classes, men should apply to Jacob
Mazer. Women's and children's
classes are in charge of a committee
under the chairmanship of Mrs. Hugo
A. Freund. For information in re-
gard to the dancing classes, which
will be formed very soon, apply to
Mrs. Sidney Fechheimer, chairman.

in nglequrniiure

ANNIVERSARY DANCE OF
OLD FOLKS HOME DEC. 26

The thirteenth anniversary ball of
the Jewish Old Folks' Home will be
held on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at the Ar-
cadia. The entire proceeds will go for
the maintenance of the home. Further
announcements will be made next
week.

OR early Christmas shoppers the Pringle Sixty-

431 Gratiot Ave.

David Pringle
President

One and One-Half Blocks from
Broadway

Harry V. Mutter
Gen. Mgr.

