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Gedalyah the Fiddler
Adapted from Sholom AsCh's Yiddish Story, "A Dinah."
By MORRIS CLARK
in his right hand, and ex-
claimed:
sword
"I ant 'Bar Kochba,' the hero of the
Jew s,
The whole world trembles at my
feet."
At that moment a gendarme and
little town Biela, near War- dramatic dub. Every member paid two armed Cossacks on horseback
I the
low, there lived a young man known down 10 kopeken as initiation fee, swooped down upon the players. Our
to the community as "Gedalyah the and they were to pay five kopeken a hero threw away his sword and fled
Fiddler." Gedalyah was a man of week to cover the expenses of the for his life. The king and his retinue
many trades. His main income he production of "Bar Kochba." Every
followed him as swiftly as their feet
-il from giving violin lessons. Saturday afternoon they held their
could carry them.
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gesdes, he used to run a circulating rehearsals in the woods on t he out-
Poor Dinah did not manage to es-
Wooly, lending to the young folks skirts of the town. label was made cape and was caught red-handed by
in town the latest Jewish novels. Ile Regisseur and Gedalyah taught them the officers of the law. She was ar-
slso installed a gramophone in his the musical numbers. load dis- rested and tried for conspiracy
house and his customers when call- tributed the parts and took for him- against the Czar, and finally sen-
g mfr hooks would drop two kope- self the leading part of "Bar Koch- tenced to death.
i n
ken in the slot to hear "Dem Rebbes
ha."
The sad fate of "Dinah" gave Ge-
.
Gedalyah was to play the funny dalyah amplematerial for a new pa-
Sion." An additional source of in-
troit, he had from the young lovers role of "Papus," a very suitable role thetic song, which he called, "When
in t o wn, for whom he used to write for him. Ile was cross-eyed and you think of Death, your life is nut
love letters. hunch-backed; he only hail to paste worth a pickled onion." It began
Ills rates for writing such letters on a little yellow beard and he looked with Gedalyah's usual opening line:
ried. For the average plain love a typical "Papus."
v a
"Boruch Brom," the tallest and "Ile who wants to hear a sad story
letter he charged 20 groshen; for one
Must be prepared to weep;
intended to rekindle a fading love he most robust among them, was chosen
charged half a ruble, but for one of to i play "Cesar," the king. The cast The one I'm about to tell you
all
they
now';
Will haunt you in your sleep.'
'as
almost
complete
s tragic character, such us writing was
—Hebrew Standard.
ceded woo someone to play "Dinah,"
to a sweetheart a pathetic farewell
of
the
girls
letter before committing suicide, he heroine. But 11000
eft qualified to undertake such a
through unreciprorated affection, he
iflicult role. It WW1, therefore, de-
demanded not less than a ruble.
'lleil that as experiential "Dinah"
Besides being a musician, a libra-
e brought from Warsaw, and all the
rian sad a romantic scribe, Gedalyah
bad 0 passionate fondness for writ- m embers agreed to pay an extra ta x
ing lyrics. Every happening of im- 0 f 15 kopeken each to cover the ad-
portance--a broken engagement, a (I aloha' expense in order t h at the
.1 E R l' SALE:M.—O. T. A.)—Nego-
reduction might be the talk of the
divorce, or a tragic death of a de-
tiations fur the acquisition by the Pale
serted bride fould always be fol
own.
-
estine government of the whole rail-
lowed by a song from Gedalyeh's
The follownig day Gedalyah and
laibel went to Warsaw in search of way line stretching from Kentaro, at
pen.
His home became the rendezvous a prima donna. It dill not bike long the Suez Canal, to Haifa, in northern
PALESTINE TO GET
NEW RAILWAY LINE;
TO COST $2,400,000
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Club
Notes
Young
Judaea
YOUNG JUDAEA PLANNING
NEW YEAR'S ACTIVITIES
Plans are under way in local Young
Judaea for a series of activities in the ,
ranks that will attract the old us
well as the young.
The new administration, with Solo.
mon Levin as president, is planning
to arrange for monthly entertain-
ments that are to be given in various
sections of the city for the entire
community. There is also to be a
series of debates and plays.
The progress shown in the ranks
during the past year is expected to
be excelled this year, in that a num-1
bee of new leaders are to be recruited I
from the ranks of former Young Ju-
daeans. It is expected that at least
10 more new clubs will he organized
this year.
B'nos Rachel.
The 11'nes Rachel Saturday even-
ing celebrated the club's first anni-
versary at the home of Eva Yaker,
306 Theodore street. An interesting
program included the history of the'
club by Rose Block, a prophecy and
Hebrew recitation by Henrietta Kat-
zer.
Leaders who addressed the club, in-
cluding Miss Lattie Cantzevitz, the
club leader, were Miss Mary Caplan
and Samuel Zellman. Reuben Cohen
represented the Knights of Judaea
and delivered a few brief congratula-
tory remarks on behalf of his club.
Gamey, refreshments and dancing fol-
lowed the program.
it
for roost of the young shoemaker and before the two "impresarios" return- l'alestine, are in progress now he-
tween the British military authorities
tailor apprentices. They gathered ed with a dainty little damsel hired
She and the Egyptian government on the
there not only to borrow the latest to play the part of "Dinah."
Yiddish novels, but also in quest of was elegantly dres,ed and attracted one hand and the Palestine Civil nit-
Gedalyah's new songs. As soon as much attention with her p i n k s ilk ininistration and the British military
11e comprised a new song they would
tockings and brown satin slippers. authorities on the other.
Stars of Judaea.
A total of 160,000 pounds will he
quickly learn it and sing it all over ; he wore a large hat trimmed with
required for the acquisition of the
The Stars of Judaea, at the last
town. Mothers would sing them as h ears of oherries, and her golden
line, which is divided into two parts. meeting, held at the synagogue on
lullahys, and sewing girls would ,mrls dangled down the back of her
The forincr,belonging to the Egyptian Ferry and Hastings streets, elected
drown the humming of the Singer 1 leek. She also made herself con.
government, extends from Eantara to the following new officers: Morris
machines with Gedalyah's "latest s picuous by her abundant display of
Rohl along the Mediterranean coast. Polinsky, president; Max Shioyitz,
bits."
i evvelry— large earrings, brooch"", The latter stretches front
front Rafe to vice-president; Morris Kosak, secre- I
One day, Laibel, the cnpmaker, one bracelets and diatmital rings.
She
Ilaifa. The entire line was built by tory; Harry Levine, treasurer. The li
Sr Gedalyah's young admirers, re- t out: the town by storm. Everyone
the British army during the "push" program for this Saturday
evening
.
turned from Warsaw. lie was dressed pointed a finger at her and whispered
beginning 1915 and which ended in will include a discussion of Tisha
according to the latest style and took t o each other: "A new Dinah!"
1918 with the virtual annihiliation by It'Ab and a review of the life of the
the town by storm. He made him-
Gedalyah had a spare room in General Allenhys army of the Turk-
self particularly popular with the which he accommodated the printia ish forces It is understood that the late Professor Israel Friedlaender, the
latter topic by Harry Levine.
boys and girls of Cedalyah's clien- donna during her stay there. Man Y Egyptian government will surrender
tele by singing one of the new songs members of the club visited her daily its part of the line to the British
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that he had learned at the Jewish showering her with flowers, candle a army for 240,000 pounds and that the
theater in Warsaw.
and perfumes. The new actress wa a military administration will sell to the
The one entitled "Fun Brick in bewildered by the host of visitors Palestine government the northern
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(Concluded from page 1.)
Wanner" told a pathetic story of a some of them complimenting her o n part of the line for a similar amount.
young girl who was disappointed in her beauty, others on her talent.
rem Hayesod on May 11, 1922, he
love and jumped from the bridge into Gedalyah himself presented her with
wrote:
the river. All the girls wept bitterly a volume of Simmer's "Der Framer
"I am very glad to express my ap-
over the victim's sad fate, and the Writer," one of the most interesting
proval and hearty sympathy for the
young men in town learned a moral novels in his collection. Everyone
effort of the Palestine Foundation
NEW YORK.—(J. T. A.)—Senator Fund, in behalf of the restoration of
lesson.
tried to engage her in conversation—
One evening after sunset a crowd
the topics ranged from Cie Dreyfus Nathan Straus, Jr., has the best vot- Palestine as a homeland for the Jew-
of young folks gathered before Ge- affair to the coming of the Messiah. ing record of any senator from New ish people. I have always viewed with
dalyah's house reviewing Gedalyhah's Her witty sayings and musical gig- York City in the State Senate, and an interest, which I think is quite as
latest songs and comparing them gles fairly captivated them all. Great five of nine Assemblymen from New much practical as sentimental, the
with those Laibel, the capmaker, had commotion prevailed in town. Crowds York City whose records are meritori- proposal for the rehabilitation of
brought from Warsaw. Laibel, him- of people began to stream from ous are Jews.
Palestine; and the restoration of a
These facts are lathered from the real Jewish nationality, and I hope
self, was there and told them how every corner to Gedulyah's house
wonderful they were when' e heard to obtain tickets for the com- report of the legislative committee of the effort now being carried on in
the Citizens' Union—a non-sectarian, this and other countries in this behalf
them sung by professional actors at
ing performance of "Bar Kochba.' r
the theater. He also told them that Young and old, single and married non - partisan organization which may meet the fullest measure of suc-
be was personally. on intimate terms men, left their works and their hothes studies the records of all the mem- cess."
with all the star actors and that he to get a glance at the new actress. bers of the New York Legislature,
The national appeal for Jewish re-
had once played a small part in "lia . : But the older men eyed the excite- . In the Assembly the highest praise lief also received the endowment of
went to Assemblyman Joseph Stein- the late President. In a message to
Kochba."
ment with keen suspicion, for they
This conversation led to a proposal were loyal subjelts of the Czar, and berg, Republican member from the David A. Brown on Nov. 19, 1921,
by one of the crowd to organize a a rumor reached them that some 15th Manhattan district. Two other he wrote:
dramatic club and play "Bar Koch- mysterious woman had arrived from Republicans, Assemblyman Sol Ull-
"It is a pleasure to communicate
ba." Everyone was very enthusiastic Warsaw who was raising funds and man and Assemblyman Victor Kauf- to you and your associates the assur-
man, and two Democrats, Assembly- ance of my unqualified approval of
over the proyet, and immediately all
plotting against the government.
men ,Maurice Bloch and Samuel
the young folks present formed a
They had even learned that "Boruch Rosenman, were also placed on the the great effort you are Making in
behalf of the suffering and unfortun-
Brenn" was to be the new king. They
honor list.
ate Jewish people bf Europe. The
regarded it as a Mitzvah to warn the
In speaking of the record of Sena-
"The Most Popular .11 authorities of the• conspiracy, and
presentation of their case which
tor Straus, the report says:
have come to my attention have im-
Quality Automobile."
they decided to report it to police
"Senator Straus, of all the Sena-
pressed me profoundly, and it is good
headquarters.
tors from the city, made the best rec-
to know that such an organization
After several rehearsals in Gedal- ord of votes and introduced legislation
your own is continuing the splen-
yah's house, a general rehearsal was of the highest character. Of sixty-six HS
did work that in the past has been
held, with the entire cast and, chorus roll calls analyzed by the Citizens'
so very fruitful of humane and
in full costume anti make-up, at their Union on bills of importance, he was
praiseworthy results.
usual meeting place in the woods.
credited with fifty-seven votes in the
"I trust that the effort in which
Upon a little hill chosen as a stage, public interest and nine against it. Al- you are now engaged will have the
Selling for
there stood a big arm-chair, the lowing for the fact that he was doubt- fullest measure of success."
liAkITRAMCK CHEVROLET
throne of the king, in which "Boruch lessly recorded for some bad bills on
SALES CO.
His Letter to Dr. Franklin.
Brent)" sat majestically with a hel- short roll calls which he would have
On Sept. 20, 1921, on the occasino
11440 Jos. Cemp•u
met on his head and an officer's red voted against had he been present, this of the cornerstone laying of the new
Office Phone: Hemlock 8566
cloak on his shoulders. The chorus, is an unusual reword."
Temple Beth El of Detroit, the Presi-
Re.. Phones Hemlock 731-W
Senator Benjamin Antis of the
in soldiers' uniform, was stationed , to
dent wrote to Dr. Leo M. Franklin:
the right aid the left of the king. Bronx was also accorded honorable
"Having the most pleasant recol-
They sang the opening chorus with mention for his voting record.
lection of my meeting with you
great dash, ending up jubilantly with
the Central Conference of American
A child must not stand or sit in
"L live Caesar, our noble King"
Rabbis last spring, I am writing this
1021-490. One of the MO.( en"-
In a distant corner stood Gedalyah, the place which his father is in the note to congratulate you and your'
Hamilton
omiral care for transportation. Good
made on as "Papus," flirting with habit of occupying. Ile must not con- congregation on the occasion of the
bargain.
swum, top. tire*, etc., at •
"Dinah." The latter wore a crown tradict his father, and when he names cornerstone laying of the new house
respect,
of
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on her head and held a big spear in him he must use a term
of worship of Temple Beth El.
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her hand. Then "Bar Kochba" ap- such as '"thy honored father."—The
"The occasion seems to be an ap-
4104 Woodward at Alexandrine
Glendele 3178
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propriate one for a recognition of the
Open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday Evenings
preached the king, wielding a big Talmud.
great contribution of our Jewish
population to the advancement of our
common country. The Jew in Amer-
ica, has not only been a particularly
industrious and useful citizen, but
has demonstrated an unswerving na-
tional loyalty and patriotism. The
appointment call Roseville 39.W•
race has given us a fine example of ting away from its religious moor-
2 rings.
the broad charity and generous toler- ings. It needs a revival of the sin-
ance that must be the invariable aim cere conception of personal relation-
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Write Detroit Jewish Chronicle,
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Whether they knew it or not, spec- .
ational conception of citizenship and been glad to avail myself of the op-
national
portunity which you have tendered,
tutors' ot Wednesday night's perform-
its duties."
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ance of "The Awakening," being
And more recently, on Jan. 22, to express somewhat my conviction
roorps; must be seen to be appre-
19.23, on the occasion of the Golden in this vital department of human
tgain $18,000; $5,000 given at Davison avenue and Dexter
ciated;
boulevard, saw an 'achievement in
Jubilee Convention of the Union of concern. The world needs the re-
down. Wiite Detroit Jewish Chron-
American Hebrew Congregations, newed assurance of faith in the Al-
pyrotechnics never before done, or
icle, Box 712.
mighty,
and
the
tranquility
which
even considered possible. Secretary
President (larding wrote:
"Receipt from your committee of comes of that faith.
YOUNG MAN desires home with pH- N. C. hapman of Shadukiam Grotto
"There'will be,among those taking
the cordial invitation to the Golden
Modern, had expressed the wish that an air-
Refined.
family.
•vate
Jubilee dinner of the Union of Artier- part in your notable commemoration
Write Jewish Chronicle, Ban 613. plane and a dirigible balloon could be
ican Hebrew Congrcortions imposes many better able than I to present
shown in fireworks in "battle" and
on me a duty which brings both cm- these thoughts, no I can express no FOR RENT-Nicely furnished" room W. J. Collins, manager of the
gath-
barrassment and regret. Embarrass- more sincere wish shah that the gath-
• for one or • teen gentlemen with Thearle-Duffield Fireworks Com-
ment, because at one time I made ering may inspire nom . ° of them to
private family on Clairmount near pany, who are producing the pyro
. pow,
vou a tentative promise to partici- valet in words of
LaSalle Blvd. I'hone Garfield technics 'for. the spectacle, said he
ate on this occasion if personal
er the
cur-
thought
conviction
I have sought
and
to con-
would have itproduced. Another
4023.W.
cumstances would permit; regret that vey."
member of the organization, being
The messages here quoted are ren.
I am to be denied the pleasure I an-
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ticipated. The illness of Mrs. Hard- resentative selections of the friendly
for refined young lady or gentle- tried but that it could not be done,
ing, which for several months has thoughts expressed by our late Presi.
and a wager was placed. All day
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rendered impossible any engagement dent for our people. Warren Gams-
Wednesday the fireworks men plan-
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small family, 297 Medbury. Phone spectators at "The Awakening" saw
me to ask you to excuse me. the citizens of the United Stat•-s. in
a "battle" in between an
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"I had honed to take part in this mourning the loss of a great friend,
"airplane" in full flight and a "dirig-
commemoration because it seemed to
ible," outlined in fireworks, which
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thoughts of late. One of the marvel'
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of humanity's story has been the
and Detroiters saw what had been
81.11)APF.ST.—(.1. T. A.)—The
strength and persistence of the Jew-
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cannot but feel that these things are Jewe out of the total ponulation of
A son' must, if necessahy. feed and
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' able room for gentleman with pri-
men and women. There is evident A total of 10.0)0 le vs &hand red
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olomst everywhere in the world the Judaism during the teo years, seer I-
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Jews.
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Jewish
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hove
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the
able
to
wrich'recognizes it as
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country home. Lake S lore drive,
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