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WEIZMANN WILL BE
DETROIT ZIONISTS'
GUEST ON JAN. 25

DETROIT, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1927

For Palestine

Funds

MEMORIAL MEETING

FOR ACHAD HA'AM

.5 memorial meeting to honor
the memory of Ached
(Asher Ginsberg), who pa—ed
away Sunday, Jan. 2, 1927, in
Tel Aviv, Palestine, will be hold
Sunday, Jan. 16, at 2:30 p.
in the auditorium of the Phila-
delphia-Byron Center.
Rabbi A. M. Hershman, I.
Rosenberg and Aaron I). Shirk-
son will deliver eulogy itsi•
dresses. Cantor 11. Milko•sky
will recite the El Hole Ruche-
mini. Bernard Isaacs will act
as chairman.
This memorial meeting is be-
ing arranged by the Detroit
Zion Council of Detroit in con-
junction with the United He-
brew Schools.

Touching Palestine In
- --
Strong Resolutions.
Jews and Non-Jews at New
Delegates from 50 Colleges in
York Meeting Join in Move
U. S. and Canada Attend
.- The demand-,
PARIS—C.1. T. Al-
of the league of Zionist Revisionists, ',
Against Excesses.
Conference.

Noted World Zionist Leader
Will Address Conference
Of State Workers.
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LAPPIN WILL DIRECT
DRIVE FROM FEB. 6.16

the oppositional group within th ,
Zionist movement, were formulatwl

ROUMAN IA GOVERNMENT in u series of resolutions adopted by NORTHWESTERN GIVEN
HABITUAL WRONG-DOER the conference of the league held
THE LEHMAN TROPHY

Regional District Enlarged to
Michigan-Indiana. Ber-
linsky New Worker.

Rev, Brown, Rabbi Wise, Judge
Mack, Max Kohler Join
In Condemnation,

Dr. Chaim Weizmann, president of
NEW' yoRK.— (J. T. A.)
The
the World Zionist Organization, will'.
United States government was urged,
be the guest of the Detroit Zionists on
on the basis of diplomatic pr•cedent,
January 25; and event which is being
to raise its voice in protest against
looked forward to eagerly by all Jews
the anti-Jewish excesses in Rou-
interested in the work of the Zionists.
mania, as well as the mistreatment
Dr. Weizmann, who has been in De-
of other national minorities in that
troit before, enthuses his listeners
country, at a massnieeting held at
afresh with the stupendous work being
the Hotel Astor under the auspices
done in the upbuilding of the Holy
of the American Jewish Congress.
Land. His utterances are always eag-
Over 3,50U men and women crowded
erly awaited by Jews of all shades
the hall and many could nut be ad.
of belief. The committee of the De-
initted because of lack of room.
troit Zionists appointed to arrange a
Following addresses delivered by
suitable program for the distinguished
Rev. Arthur J. Brown, chairman of
CHAIM WEIZMANN
visitor has promised the community
the American Committee on Rights
ample opportunity to listen to Dr..
of Religious Minorities; George R.
Weizmann's message. Detailed an-
Lunn, public service commissioner of
nouncement will be made next week
New York; Rev. Edward Lawrence
in The Detroit Jewish Chronicle.
Hunt, director of America's Good
The Zionist district of which Detroit
Will Union; Dr. Stephen S. Wise,
is the headquarters has recently been
Carl Sherman, Judge Julian W.
enlarged from a region composed of
Mack, Judge Gustave Hartman, grand
Southern Michigan to the Michigan-
master of the Independent Order
Indiana district, including the whole Browne Talks On Soviet Relig- B'rith Abraham, and Max. J. Kohler,
of the latter state. It was decided to
ious Attitude. J. W. Wise
who represented the Independent Or-
retain the headquarters in Detroit
der B'nai B'rith, the meeting adopted
To Speak Jan. 23.
mainly because of the well-established
a resolution expressing the sentiment
and well-organized offices here and the
of American Jews and non-Jews con-
intimate contact on the part of the
"Judaism, as known in Western cerning the events in Roumania.
leading local workers; also its central Europe and America, is dying in Rus-
Max D. Steuer, who presided over
location because of the easy accessi- sia and, unless something drastic oc- the meeting, nominated a committee
bility from and to the various cities curs to prevent it, will eventually be headed by Max J. Kohler and com-
of the district and the national head- entirely lost," said Lewis Browne last posed of Berman Bernstein, Louis D.
quarters in New York. M. H. Zack- Sunday afternoon before the Detroit Brodsky, Carl Sherman, A. D. Katch-
heim, president of the district will re- Jewish Open F0111111 in a discussion on er and Louis I.ande, to draft the reso-
tain his office.
the effect of the Soviet Government on lution which was adopted in the fol-
The formation of this new region the Church and Synagogue. "Juda- lowing form:
was the result of study by Bernard ism, Mohammedanism, Christianity,
Pass Resolutions.
Stone, national executive secretary of Buddhism and other faiths—all have
"This massmeeting of American
the United Palestine Appeal, who re- been affected in a similar manner. citizens of Jewish and Christian per-
cently visited the territory and con- Jews in Russia have attained com- suasion, actuated by the sacred obli-
fered with tatters in the work in the plete political freedom, but at the gations of human fellowship and
two states affected. After the organ- prices of their economic welfare and of peace among the nations, utters a
ization was affected, in order to assist their religion."
solemn protest against the continued
with the enlarged work, the local au-
A large audience, the largest of the propaganda of prejudice, hatred and
thorities conferred with the national season, heard the author of two non- bloodshed carried on in Roumania
office to secure the services of another fiction best-sellers, "Stranger than against citizens and residents of the
worker Garfield A. Berlinsky ac- Fiction," and "This Believing World," Jewish and of other Roumanian mi-
cepted the invitation to come to De- tell the results of a summer's study of nority peoples, which have resulted
troit, and in adition to work through- the religious attitude of the Russian in the lamentable recent assaults
out the district, will act as the assist- government. Mr. Browne, who recent- upon the lives and property of peace-
ant to A. C. Lappin in the forthcom- ly left the rabbinate to devote his time ful and law-abiding men and women,
ing United Palestine Appeal cam- to writing and lecturing, told the fol- and gross infractions of treaty rights
paign. Mr. Lappin was the director lowing story as an example of what is to liberty, education and pursuit of
of Detroit's successful campaign in taught the children as part of the anti- happiness, thus causing untold misery
1926 and has accepted the director- religious education carried on the and anguish to the Jewish and other
schools:
ship of the drive for this year.
minority elements of that land, and
"Once upon a time there was a little extreme anxiety and apprehension to
Berlinsky Is New Assistant.
Mr. Berlinsky was director of Zion- boy, Alyosha, who lived in a little hut, their brethren in this country, and
ist activities in Baltimore several by a pond, with his brother and grand- indeed to all lovers of humanity and
years ago. Under his administration mother. One day Alyosha went skat- fair play living under the benign flag
membership in the district and con- ing on the pond. 'Don't stay out late, of the United States.
"The outrages committed in Rou-
tributions to all Palestine work made Aloysha, otherwise God will punish
tremendous gains. Just prior to his you and you will freeze your toes and mania demand the condemnation of
fingers,'
his
grandmother
warned
him.
the
whole world and we plead for the
resignation in 1921, he formulated
plans for conducting all work for Pal- 'No, He won't,' answered Aloysha. But application of justice and equality to
after
he
had
skated
a
while
he
felt
a
estinge through the regional system
all inhabitants of the land, which
since adopted throughout the country. pain in his toes and his fingers became attune can assure peace, prosperity
Mr. Berlinsky is experienced in com- numb and blue. 'Well, 1 told you Cod and advancement to the whole of the
munity work having directed for sev- would punish you,' said his grand- Roumanian people and we demand
eral years the respective social serv- mother as he came home crying. But the honest and vigorous enforcement
ice federations in Louisville, Denver his elder brother. Ivan, who overheard of the provisions of the treaty of
this, went outside, brought in some 1919, expressly designed to secure
and Montreal.
Every effort is being made to bring. snow and begun to rub Aloysha's blue; the same. The enormous addition of
about a close alliance between Detroit fingers . After several minutes of this l inhabitants of the transferred terri-
nod the nearby Michigan communities exercise the blue disappeared and tories of Bessarabia, Transylvania
and Bukowina, particularly, demand
and to that end the leaders outside of Aloysha went back skating.
"Now, children," said the teacher the safeguarding of the rights of
Detroit have tern invited to attend the
these inhabitants as provided for in
conference on Jan. 25 at which Dr. "what is the moral of this story?"
"There is no God! There is no God!" the fundamental charter of the rights
Weizmann will deliver an address and
embodied in the treaty signed by
the dinner on Feb. 7 which will in- the children answered in a chorus.
"That's right, replied the teacher. Roumania.
augurate the Zionist campaign for
"We urge our government to
1927. When the Detroit campaign is "Now you may go out and play.
"However, continued the speaker, heed the instructions given by Presi-
completed the regional staff will pre-
"there
is
another
side
of
this
anti-re-
dent
Grant to the United States con-
campaigns
for
and
in
co-opera-
pare
tion with the other Michigan and In- ligious education. The people are sul to Roumania, Peixotto, as for
diana cities, The most important worshipping Lenin; every school has back as 1870, with respect to our gov-
thrive, outside of Detroit, will be that its Lenin corner which is not unlike a ernment's insistence that such infrac-
held in Indianapolis, Indiana, early in church altar. There on a small table tions of law, justice and order stop,
stands a portrait of Lenin, draped in in the course of which he said:
May, according to present plans.
"'Respect for bunion rights is the
New quotas, commensurate with the red and surrounded by his hooks.
"On the walls of the Kremlin still first duty eef those who sit as rulers
size and importance of the various
glow
in
fiery
letters
Lenin's
words,
over
nations and the humbler, poorer
comunittes and in keeping with what
should be expected through the in- Religion is the opiate of the people.' and more abject and miserable a
Many
an
illiterate
peasant.
knowing
people,
be they black or white, Jew
creased staff representing the national
bureau, are to be worked out. Local the inscription has something to do or Christian, great should be the con-
with
Communism
and
afraid
to
take
cern
of
those
in authority to extend
leaders in each city will have the as-
sistance of a representative from the any chances with the officials, removes protection, tie rescue and redeem
district headquarters for their re- his cap and crosses himself when he them. The United States, knowing
no distinction between her own citi-
spective campaigns in order that the happens to pass by.
The government, to follow its pol- zens on account of religion or na,
drives may be concluded with as much
icy
of
tieing
persistently
and
deliber-
tionality, believes in a civilization the
smoothness as possible, bringing in
ately anti-religious, in contrast to the world over which will secure the same
the largest returns.
anti-church
propaganda
which
has
universal views.'
The officers and comitteemen and
Ask State Department Action.
women of the local Zionist district, been practiced by other governments,
has
converted
churches
into
museums
"We urge our State Department to
under the able direction of Mr. Lap-
take such action, compatible with
pin, have been mobilized and plans
'Turn to Last Page.)
diplomatic dignity, as will impress
have been practically completed for the
upon the Roumanian government the
Detroit Zionist campaign, which will
desires of the American people for
be held from Feb. 6 to 16. Mr. Lap-
the just and humane treatment of
pin and Mr. Berlinsky are enthusias-
all majority groups in Roumania,
tic over the interest shown by mem-
whether of Jewish or of Christian
bers of the community and are looking
faith, and for the preservation of
forward to a most successful drive.
Will Be Given Sunday ■ t.Assambly such a spirit of tolerance and con-
Last-minute preparations are being
of Shaarey Zedels.
ciliation as will promote friendly re-
made with a surprising facility and
lations between Roumania and all
members of committees and solicitors
Chamisho Osor b'Shebat, the fif- enlightened peoples.
are eager for the campaign to start.
teenth day of Shebat, which is known
"Be it further resolved that the of-
D. W. Simon Honorary Chairman.
as the Jewish Arbor Day and occurs ficers of the American Jewish Con-
David W. Simon, one of the leading
this year on Jan. 18, will be observed gress and co-operating organizations
members of the Detroit community and
by the Sunday School of Congrega- are authorized and directed to take
an ardent Zionist, has been chosen
tion Shaarey Zedek with a special such action as they deem proper to
honorary chairman of the campaign.
program to be given Sunday. Jan. 16,' bring the facts relating to the situa-
The active chairman and the complete
at II o'clock, by the sixth grade, un- tion and the sufferings of the minor-
list of the members of the campaign
der the direction of Miss Helen Kass. ity peoples of Roumania clearly to
committee will be announced later. Mr.
The program will be opened with the : the attention of the world at large
Lappin. in an interview, said that lead-
reading by Jason Tickton of verses and to those official circles having at
ers and active workers of the various
from the Bible in which the natural heart a better understandnig of and
Jewish organizations who have been
resources of Palestine are indicated. the desire for promotion of good will
invited to serve on the committee have
Other numbers well be as follows: between all the peoples of the earth."
resnonded with enthusiasm.
"What's Chamisho Osor," a recitation
Rev. Arthur J. Brown, chairman of
The officers and members of the lo-
' by Irene Smotkin; "Talking in Their, the American Committee on the
cal chapters of Senior and Junior Ha-
Sleep," a sketch in h Anna Rights of Religious Minorities, de-
dassah are engaged in assisting the
Bosch, Dorothy Baron and Beryl Ja- clared in his address:
local Zionist district. Hadassah is the
cobs will appear; "How We Cele-
"I have heard of three explana-
women's Zionist organization which
brate the Holiday in Palestine," by tions of the persecutions of Jews as
takes care of the humanitarian work
Betty Ruth Davidson; "How We if they were. in part at least, justifi-
in Palestine, including hospitals, clin-
Celebrate the Holiday in the United cations. One of the explanations is
ics, orphanages. The Zionist campaign
States," by Esther Hutton; "What that persecution is due to the race
includes in its beneficiaries the }Was-
Our Class Is Doing," by Nathalie hatred that is inevitable to human
sail work, on the large number of De-
Marwil; "I Know ■ Land," a recite- I nature. I reply that from the view-
troit women interested in the activities
' lion by Harriet Glickman; "Legend point of the inalienable rights of man
have already signified their intention
of Planting a Tree," by Isadore Nun.' to life, liberty and the put-unit of
of giving every possible aid to Mr.
lbaum, and "Chamishe Osor," by Jo- happiness, there is only one race, and
Lappin and Mr. Berlinsky.
seph Susman. The program will con- that is the human race. We should
The upbuilding of Palestine as the
clude with a piano polo by Roselle
(Tuns to Last Page.)
Leibowitz.
(Turn to Last Page.)

States Judaism Is
Dying In Russia

JEWISH ARBOR DAY
PROGRAM ARRANGED

I

here.
One of the resolutions adopted by
Harvard Wins Spirited Debate
the conference states that it recog-
From City College Before
nizes in the present regime in Pales-
Large Group.
tine the reason for the economic
crisis and expresses the demand that
the government allocate land for
NEW YORK. -- The 11110011111 con-
Jewish colonization, modifies the tax- vention of the Intercollegiate' Menorah
ation and customs system, introduces Association, which recently ended,
a protective tariff for Palestine trade proved sine of the must inspiring and
and industry and incorporates into successful gatherings ever held by this
the defense forces of the country a organization. The three-day confer-
special Jewish unit.
ence in New York City attracted dele-
At the suggestion of the American gates from more than 511 colleges and
delegates to the conferences, an universities in the United States and
amendment was adopted urging the Canada, who came from all parts of
allocation of land for ex-members of the country including the Pacific
the Jewish Legion,
roast, Texas, Oklahoma, Winnipeg,
The conference also adopted a Minneapolis and Chical.m.
resolution introduced by Mr. Gross-
The feature of the first day was a
man, urging, the Zionist Organization , provocative debate between the Har-
not to assume in Palestine the task vard Menorah Society and the City
of caring for the educational and College unit on the subject: "Resolved,
health budget for the Jewish popula- That our Judaism is better than the
tion which are, in the opinion of the Judaism of our grandfathers." A
conference, state charges. "It can- surprisingly large and demonstrative
not be permitted that the Zionist Or- audience attended this debate in the
ganization be compelled tie assume Great Hall of the City College; follow-
the cost of education and health , ed closely the stimulating arguments
maintenance which are primarily the, of both sides, and shared the quan-
task of the state and must be coy- dary of the judges, Rabbi David De
ered by state revenue; the confer- , Sala Pool, Susan Brandeis and Eman-
ence demands that the l'alestine gov- uel Schwartz, who finally gave the de-
ernment take over the Jewish educa- cision to Harvard, which upheld the
tional and health systems as a part affirmative.
of the state organization, creatin,t
The second day was devoted to a
within each respective general de- consideration of various branches of
partment a special Jewish depart- Menorah work. Reports were deliv-
ment, guaranteed the Hebrew and ered under the heads of membership,
national character of the Jewish lectures and forums, study circles,
schools," the resolution declared.
ploys, concerts, debates and the Me-
Urge Insurance Company Formation. norah Journal.
The conference also adopted a
Chancellor Ilenry Ilurwitz, on the
number of resolutions concerning the third morning, at the session in Scher-
economic phase of the Palestine situ- merhorn Hall, Columbia University,
ation. One resolution, introduced led a discussion on "The Present State
by Mr. Trivus, urged the reorganiza- and future Plans of the Menorah
tion of the Jewish Colonial Trust. Movement." His summation of the
Another, introduced by S. Y. Jacobi, Menorah ideal follows:
urged the development of Jewish in-
"In addition to our increasingly am-
surance companies to make available bitious programs for colleges and uni-
insurance funds for Palestine invest- versities, the Menorah influence is
ment and to intensify the campaign making itself felt more and more in-
among the Jewish communities for tensely in the community at large.
the purchase of Palestine products. Thoughtful men and women, no longer
The conference adopted a resolu- held by outlived attitudes and reac-
tion on the Jewish Agency, terming tions, seeking new sources of enlight-
the project dangerous. The dele- enment and thought, find in the Me-
gates also voted in favor of the pro- norah a guide to vigorous and fearless
posal of Jacob Kahn, Ilebrew poet, reflection on Jewish problems. The
to create a world union of liebraists. Menorah serves as a dynamo of cour-
A protest against the persecutions of ageous and lucid learning and thought.
Zionists in Russia was adopted.
"Through its Journal, the Menorah
Vladimir Jabotinsky was re-elected movement has brought out a remark-
president of the League of Zionist able number of genuine creative spir-
Revisionists. M. Grossman, Richard its, providing a dignified and hospit-
Litchtheim, Vladimir Tiomkin, were able medium for the new, young voices
chosen vice-presidents. A council in art and letters, as well as for the
consisting of 38 members represent- scholars and philosophers, thereby im-
ing various countries was created. measurably enriching the artistic, in-
America is represented on the coun- tellectual and spiritual life of Amer.
cil by four members. The headquar- icon Jewry."
ters of the league, according to a de-
The speakers, Rabbi Jonah B. Wise,
cision of the conference, will be Prof Selig Brodetsky, Israel N. Thur-
transferred to Berlin. The office will man, Frederick F. Greenman, and Ja-
be under the direction of Richard cob de Haas,. were in brilliant form
Lichtheim and was charged with the and spoke with an intimacy and sin-
task of preparing for the elections cerity of feeling that was inspiring.
to the forthcoming Zionist Congress.
But the headlight eef the evening
was the award of the silver Menorah,
The Judge Irving Lehman Trophy, to
RABBI H. J. BERKOWITZ
the Menorah Society of Northwestern
AT BETH EL JAN. 21 University which was adjudged to
have achieved the most notable work
Rabbi Ilenry J. Berkowitz, who for the year 1925-1926.
made no ninny friends in this city
The newly elected Akers are: Pres-
during his association with Temple ident, Harry Starr (Harvard Univer-
Beth El, is coming to Detroit at the sity); vice-presidents. Jeffrey Heiman,
invitation of the Temple Men's Club. (University of Washington); Arnold
On his way home from the council of Karlina, (University of Minnesota);
the Union of American Hebrew Con- Irving Goldberg, (University of Tex-
gregations in Cleveland, he will atop as): and Rohama Segal, (University
at Detroit and deliver the sermon at of Toronto).
the special Friday evening service
Amon the delegates were: Florence
held under these auspices.
Bernstein (Adelphi College); Louis
It is hoped that all of the friends Bertiansky, (Brown University); Max
and admirers of Rabbi Henry Berko- I. Cohen, (Brooklyn I.aw School);
witz will take the opportunity of see- David E. Schwartz, (Clark Univer-
ing him anti of hearing an inspiring sity), Herman Levy, (College of City
word from him at the temple on Fri- of New York, Brooklyn); Samuel
day evening, Jan. 21. His subject I.anger, (College of City of New
will be "The Jazz Singer." "The York,) Alto Schifrine, (Cooper Un-
Jazz Singer" is the name of a play ion); Simon Rosenzweig, (Cornell Un-
now appearing ni New York and Chi- iversity); Maurice Zigmond, (Univer-
cago. While the play has not yet
sity of('incinnati); Dorothy Morris,
come to Detroit, many Detroiters (Emerson College); I. J. Mendelson.
have read the book and have heard
(Georg• Washington University);
about the play. The play deals with
Carl Alpern, (Harvard University);
the theme of the "Kul Nidre" melody
Miriam Horowitz. (Hunter College);
and the powerful hold which it has
Florence Louis (McGill University);
upon the Jew.
Theresa Levin, (Maxwell Training
Rabbi Berkowitz came to Temple
School); J. I). Fieldman, (University
Beth El, Detroit, in 1921. In 1925
of ani o , Arnold Kartins, !ni-
he was called to Congregation B'nai
versity of Minnesota); Leo Shubow,
Jehudah in Kansas City. Ile was
(New York University-Heights);
succeeded by Rabbi Leon Fram.
Sam Travis, (New York University
Square); Mildred Pawel, (N. Y.
DR. C. FLEISCHER TO
State College); Irving C. Bilow,
SPEAK ON "WHY MARRY" (Northwestern University); Roy
Stone, (Ohio State University); Jack
Dr. Charles Fleischer of New York Berry, (University of Oklahoma);
City has chosen as the theme of his Pearl Hirschberg, (Portia Law
lecture the significant topic "Why School); Joseph First, (University of
Marry?" Dr. Fleischer was for many Pennsylvania); Leah Malkiel, ( Rad-
years rabbi of Temple Israel of Bos- cliffe College); Milton Tucker, (Rut-
ton, but for the past several years has gers niversittl ; Irving Goldberg,
been devoting his entire time to liter- (Univ•rsity of Texas); Sam Rosen-
ary work and the lecture platform. feld, (Temple 1:niversity1; Rohama
The Eastern press has been extrava- Segal, (University of Toronto); Leah
gant in its praise of Dr. Fleisch•r's SissOn, (Tufts ('ollege); lsador Sch-
platform work. lie is a keen, original . raeder, (Washington University).
Jeffrey Heiman, recently graduated
and fearless thinker. He has an un-
usually fine platform presence and is from the University of Washington,
represented
the following Far-Western
an orator of recognized ability. The
lecture which he is to give in the tern- Menorah Societies: University of Cal-
!
ifornia,
University
of California So.
' pie will he under the point auspices of
the Men's Temple ('tub and the Tem- Branch, University of Washington.
University
of
British
Columbia, and
ple Sisterhood on Tuesday, Jan. 25.
Denver University.

BISHOP SUPPORTS RABBI

BUDAPEST. — (J. T. A.) — The
candidacy of Rabbi Simon Ilevesi to
the Hungarian Senate as the repre-
sentative of the Jewish community
was urged by Bishop Czernoch. In
a private conference with Dr. Spie-
gel, chief rabbi of Esztergo, the
bishop stated that, although he does
not wish to interfere in the affairs
of the Jewish community, neverthe•
less, as a Hungarian. he considers
that Rabbi Havesi is the worthiest of
the candidates

SISTERHOOD IN JOINT MEET

The Sisterhood of Temple Beth El
regrets that many of its members
seem disappointed that the regular
Monday afternoon meeting with its
accompanying social and cultural tea-
, tures was omitted this month. It
wishes to announce that this was due
to the substitution of a joint evening
meeting with the Men's Temple Club
Ion Tuesday, Jan. 25, when Dr. Fleish-
, er, a noted writer, will speak on the
subject "Why Marry."

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UNITED STATES IS REVISIONISTS HOLD NATIONAL MENORAH
URGED TO PROTEST PARIS CONVENTION CONVENTION IN N. Y.
ROUMANIAN POGROMS
IS GREAT SUCCESS

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I PLAN HOMECOMING
DAY AT HEBREW
UNION COLLEGE

Will Entertain Delegates of
Congregations, Brotherhooda
and Sisterhoods.

I CHOOSE JANUARY 15

AS CELEBRATION DATE

Brotherhoods and Sisterhoods
to Meet In Cleveland
Januar
y 16 to 21.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. — lioniecom.
ing Day will be held at Ilebrew Union
I College at Cincinnati on Jan. 15.
Plans are being made on this occa-
sion to entertain hundreds of dele-
gates to the conventions of the Union
of American Hebrew Congregations,
National Federation of Temple Sis-
terhoods and National Federation of
Temple Brotherhoods, in Cleveland,
on Jan. 16, who are planning their
trips to include the Cincinnati visit.
The visitors, many of whom re-
Jewish Campaign Re- ceived their rabbinic degrees at Ile-
brew
Union College, will be enter-
ceiving Urgent Calls for
tained at luncheon in the new dormi-
Relief.
tory building following, chapel serv-
ices at the college, Dr. Julian Mor-
•
"We have pledges. But we can- genstern, president of the College,
not send these pledges across the wa- will be host at the administration
ter. We can't say to the suffering building, and a group of students will
ones over there: "We have $15,- compose the reception committee at
the dormitory.
000,001) in pledges. God bless you,
During the afternoon the visitors
wait. Don't worry; keep alive until
we cash the pledges.' We have to will be shown the historical treasures
of
the Ilebrew Union College library
provide the necrzsary money. There
can be no waiting period. The money and museum, with Adolph S. Oko, li-
brarian
of the college, as host. There
must come at once, in a perfect
flow." So said David A. Brown, na. will be a special exhibit which will
he
made
up of individual library
tional chairman of the United Jewish
Campaign, telling those workers pros- pieces of especial interest. The li-
brary
has
the
prayerbooks and ark
eat at the recent Chicago conference
of the last resort of the Joint Distri- of the defunct Jewish community of
Kai-Fung-Foo,
a
cross of the Spanish
bution Committee, the borrowing of
funds from the bank, with the neces- Inquisition; the Kirschstein-Frauber-
ger
museum
of
Jewish
ceremonial ob-
sary expense of paying interest, be-
cause not enough money was at hand jects and graphic arts. A few weeks
ago
it
came
into
possession
of the
to complete the requirements for the
Schatz Gallery, the works of Profes-
year, 1926.
Appeals have been and are being sor Boris Schatz of Jerusalem, which
sent to all subscribers to the United is the first collection ever made of
Jewish Campaign urging them to pay modern Jewish art.
Arrangements for homecoming day
immediately the amounts which are
due on their pledges. Meyer L. Pren- are being made by a committee
which
includes many prominent Cin-
tis, treasurer for Detroit, and Ber-
nard Ginsburg, state treasurer for cinnati residents, representatives of
the
union,
of the board of governors
Michigan, have sent letters to all
contributors and committees, ex- of Hebrew Union College and of the
three
local
sisterhoods. Mrs. J. Wal-
plaining the need for immediate pay-
ments and asking the subscribers to ter Freeberg, president of the Na-
tional
Federation
of Temple Sister-
consider their pledge to the campaign
as an important business note, for hoods, heads this committee.
The union will be represented by
human beings, as Mr. Brown said,
cannot wait for relief in the future; Charles Shohl, N. Ilenry Beckman
they must be fed, clothed and housed and Julius W. Freiberg, Represent-
atives of the board of governors of
immediately.
In addition to the urgent calls for the Hebrew Union College will be
foreign relief, the Jewish Welfare Can K. Fritz, Ralph W. Mack and
Federation of Detroit, which is one Leslie V. Marks, The Reading Road
of the beneficiaries of the local Jew- Temple Sisterhood has appointed
ish Campaign, has received many Mrs. Fred Phillips, Mrs. J. Feibel-
more requests for appropriations man, Mrs. L. G. Tedesche, Mrs. J. E.
than it is able to satisfy and, with Rappaport, Mrs. Eli Miller, and the
the necessity for sending monthly Plum Street Temple Sisterhood will
cheeks to those organizations which be represented by Mrs. Henry Sein-
are affiliated with the federation, is sheimer, Mrs. Elsie Summers, Mrs.
Norton Weil and Mrs. Max Danziger.
constantly in need of funds.
Give Report. of Work Done.
The office of the Detroit and state
Efforts made to strengthen the
United Jewish Campaign is at 2326
Penobscot Building, where checks ties of religious faith among Jewish
may be sent. Ilenry Wineman is young men of America will be re-
president for Detroit and Fred M. vealed in reports submitted at the
second biennial convention of the Na-
Butzel is state chairman,
tional Federation of Temple Brother-
hoods which will be held in Cleve-
land beginning Jan, 16 and continu-
ing through to Jan. 21, Progress
made by brotherhood organizations
in different cities throughout the
country will be discussed and a pro-
Dr. Wattenberg Will Speak on Ros- gram for increased activity will be
si., Colonization Jan. 16.
outlined. The sessions will be held
at the Hotel Cleveland, convening si-
Dr. E. Wattenberg of the Ameri- multaneously with those of the Union
can Icor, who returned recently from of American Hebrew Congregations
Russia, where he' attended the con- and the National Federation of Tern-
vention of the Ozet, will speak in De- ple Sisterhoods.
troit at the B'nai B'rith Community
Roger W. Straus of New York,
House, 275 East Ferry avenue, on president of the National Federation
Sunday, Jan. 16. The American Icor, of Temple Brotherhoods, will open
of which Mr. Wattenberg is the presi- the convention on Monday morning,
dent, as well as the Ozet whose con- Jan. 17, with his message and report,
vention he attended in Moscow, are following which convention commit-
Jewish movements for colonization tees will be appointed. Reports of
which were in existence prior to the the seven national committees will
Joint Distribution Committee's land then be submitted. These commit-
settlement work.
tees include religious propaganda,
Mr. Wattenberg will speak on the student welfare, synagogue attend-
actual work being done in Russia in ance, social service, membership,
the way of land settlement by the open forums and co-operation.
various agencies, and from his inti-
On Sunday evening the brother.
mate knowledge, based upon his re- hoods will participate in a joint re-
cent visits to many of the colonies, ligious service with the Union of
he will be able to give an adequate American Hebrew Congregations and
picture of the actual colonization the National Federation of Temple
work as it 18 being carried on today. Sisterhoods, at Tifereth Israel Tem-
The meeting is open to the public ple, 105th street at Ansel road,
anti all those interested in the Jews Cleveland. Rabbi David Philipson of
in Russia, and I.:Ocularly those Cincinnati, Ohio, a member of the
phases regarding colonization, are first graduating class of Hebrew
especially invited.
Union College and an outstaneling
American rabbi, will preach the con-
vention sermon. Services will be
HADASSAH WILL HEAR
conducted by Rabbis Abbe Mild Sil-
MRS. LINDHEIM FEB. 1 ver and Barnet R. Brickner.
Will Hold Symposium.
The brotherhoods will also par-
Mrs. Irma
, national pres-
ticipate
in three symposiums for the
ident of Junior Hadassah, will be the
guest . of the local chapter on Tues- discussion of the problem of the per-
petuation
of Judaism which are to
, ay, Feb. . Mn,, I,indbeim is a ver-
satile woman and possessed of con- be held on Monday night, Tuesday
afternoon
and
Wednesday night. The
siderable personal charm. She has
devoted three years to doing some National Federation of Temple
Brotherhoods will have charge of the
very (-enable social service work in
Wednesday
.fr meet ing wherein
New York City and started the first
the subject for discussion will be "Ju-
pre-natal clinic in that city. During
daism and the Youth of Tomorrow,"
the war she served as lieutenant in
and Roger W. Straus will preside and
the motor corps. Mrs. Lindheim was
lead the discussion, speaking on the
a student at the Instiute of Religion ,
"Mind of Youth." Dr. S. Benderly
I in New York for three years and
of New York will speak from the
would have taken her degree as rabbi
"Schoolman's Viewpoint" and Pro ,.
but was called to Palestine before
fessor A. I.. Sachar of the L'niversity
completing the course. There she
of Illinois, at Champaign, Ill., will
traveled through the country on
outline the attitude of university
horseback for a of six months.
men and women on Judaism. The
She is a writer of note and ■ very
discussions will be open to the public
gifted speaker.
and will be particirated in by mem-
The committee in charge of ar-
bers of the audience.
rangements is planning a luncheon at
Brown to Md. Report.
the Masonic Temple in honor of Mrs.
While at the three public meetings
Lindheim. Hadassah members and the delegates and convention visitors
new members welt receive invitations will discuss the problem of tne sun
to this affair. A detailed program viva) of their religion, the business
will appear at an early date. The sessions will be featured by repo rts
committee is headed by Mrs. Alexan- of David A. Brown of Detroit. gash
der Freeman, who will be assisted by man of the board of finance, ud
Mrs. Henry N. W'e( sin and Mrs.
Contra)
Morris Friedberg.
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