I2 DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and the Legal Chronicle October 17, 1941 TEMPLE ISRAEL TO HOLD FIRST Plan for Parley of 97 Pupils Receive Diplomas at ANNUAL MEETING NOVEMBER 2 Synagogue Women Junior Graduation Exercises of New Reform Detroit Congregation to Elect Officers; Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt to Shaarey Zedek on Simchas Torah Its Enrollment Grows to 600 Members Temple Israel, the new liberal Jewish congregation of Detroit, will hold its first annual meet- ing at the Detroit Institute of Arts on Nov. 2 at 8 p. m. At this meeting the congrega- tion will elect officers and the board of trustees to take over the administration of the Temple which, up to this point, has been governed by a temporary executive committee. Since its inception at a meet- ing held at the Book-Cadillac Hotel on July 7, 1941, when Rabbi Leon Fram was called to be the spiritual leader of the new congregation, Temple Israel has grown rapidly. It is now one of the large Jewish congre- gations of the country with an enrollment of over 600 members. Temple Israel now also has one of the largest religious schools in the country, with an enrollment of over 500 children. The congregation held its High Holy Day and Succoth services at the Detroit Institute of Arts, and conducts its religious school at the Hampton School at 18460 Warrington Drive. The school enrollment quickly outgrew the capacity of the Hampton School with the result that the school now has to be used for sessions on Saturday as well as on Sunday. Morris Garvett, who has from the beginning, acted as chairman of the temporary administrative committee of the new congrega- tion, will deliver his report at this first annual meeting. He will also announce the opening of the regular Friday night or Sabbath Eve services of Tem- ple Israel. Sabbath morning services are already being held at the Hampton Public School. Definite announcement will be made also of the organization of a Temple Israel Sisterhood, and a Temple Israel Men's Club. The Temple Israel young people's group is already organized and engaged in religious educational and social activities. Mr. Garvett will also announce the organization of adult classes in Jewish history, religion and culture. He will give the place and date for the meeting of the Friday night services and of all the congregational organizations, groups and classes. At the conclusion of the busi- ness meeting there will be a musical program, including oper- ic selections as well as Jewish folk songs by Cantor Robert S. Tulman. He will be accompanied by Temple Israel's organist, Karl Haas. Temple Israel plans to revive among its members the apprecia- tion of traditional Jewish music. BRANDEIS tice was incorporated in the Pittsburgh program of June, 1918, and was the Magna Charts or American Zionism. The Pittsburgh program de- clared: (1) . . . for political and civil equality irrespective of race, sex, or faith of all the inhabi- tants of the land. (2). To insure in the Jewish National Home in Palestine equality of opportunity we favor a policy which, with due regard to existing rights, shall tend to establish the ownership and con- trol by the whole people of the land, of all natural resources and of all public utilities. (3). All land, owned or con- trolled by the whole people, should be leased on such condi- tions as will insure the fullest opportunity for development and continuity of possession. (4). The cooperative principle should be applied as far as feas- ible in the organization of all agricultural, industrial, commer- cial, and financial undertakings. (5). The system of free pub- lic instruction which is to be es- tablished should embrace all grades _and departments of edu- cation. The history of the policies in the past that gained European colonization of Africa, Asia and America was well known to Brandeis. He knew that in the name of "White Man's Burden" natives have been exploited eco- nomically, discriminated against socially and made powerless po- litically. He shuddered to see an- other such scene re-enacted in Palestine. For Palestine he planned such an economic and social system that would be based upon the highest ideals of Amer- icanism or Judaism - Democracy, Social Justice and Liberty. (Continued from Page One) cause of some of our greatest tragedies . . . As a nation may develop though composed of many nationalities, so a nationality may develop forming part of several nations. The essential in either case is recognition of the equal rights of each nationality." Brandeis quoted such a high authority as W. Allison Phillips that the Jews are "a distinct nationality." Brandeis was not a compro- miser. The high ideals of Zionism became translated into policies and acts. During the trouble- some years of 1915-1916, there was recognized the need for an American Jewish body to deal with the new problems that con- fronted the Jew everywhere. There was, however, a difference of opinion in the minds of Jew- ish leaders as to the form or body that is to be created. The American Jewish Committee de- cided in favor of a conference limited in scope of program and number of delegates and to be held privately. Brandeis, however, was on the side of the "Con- gressists" who stood for a repre- sentative democratic body open to the public. In an address on Jan. 24, 1916, in Carnegie Hall, Brandeis declared: ". . . The demand for democracy in the consideration of the Jewish prob- lem is not a matter of form. It is of the essence. It is a funda- mental Jewish conception, as it is the basic American method. It rests upon the essential trust in the moral instincts of the people; potent to create their own well-being; to perfect it; and to maintain it, if an oppor- tunity is given." Fought for Fair Play Brandeis dedicated his life to the service of social justice and fair play. He fought special interests, capitalistic exploita- tions, trusts and monopolies. As the people's attorney he cham- pioned the cause of woman suf- frage, rights of labor, municipal ownership — the public cause. Brandeis' greatest contribution to Zionism was the just social and economic system upon which Palestine is being built. As early as Jan. 13, 1918, Brandeis wrote: "The utmost vigilance should be exercised to prevent the ac- quisition of land, water rights, or other natural resources or any concessions for public utilities. These must be secured for the whole Jewish people. In other ways, as well as this, the pos- sibility of capitalistic exploitation must be guarded against." This Brandeisian code of social jus- ARGO FURNACE OIL LA 4500 Work! Work! Brandeis was not a mere theorist. He believes in work. He believes that a land cannot be built by politicians and propa- gandists but by efficient business- men and experts. "Political work in Palestine" ought to end. "The man who is best fitted to per- form a particular task must be selected. There must be no such thing as favoritism, if we are to succeed. There must be an end put to expenditures and appoint- ments because of our adoration of the heroes of the past; if we are to succeed in this task . . . I repeat," he said, "the men who are to serve the cause of the Jewish Homeland as members of the Executive Committee must have other qualities besides an understanding of the Jewish sit- uation. They must have beyond all this, ability as financiers and business men. They must have financial reputation and standing. They must be men whose names will convince the Jewish world that the money entrusted to them will be properly expended." Brandeis believed that the greatest public service one can perform in Palestine is to earn there an honest living. "No easy money in Palestine, and no easy living must be the slogan." Speak on Nov. 11 Plans for the national con- vention of the Women's League of United Synagogues which will be held here Nov. 9 to 12 are well under way, according to Mrs. Charles Robinson, local ,chairman of the convention, and At an impressive ceremony on Simchas Torah—Tuesday morning —at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 97 pupils received diplomas at the traditional junior graduation ex- ercises. Sherwin Wine gave the prayer. Fayanne Chatlin spoke on "Our Special Responsibility." After the graduates sang "Ilithkabzu," the valedictory address was given by Dorothy Sharon Lublin. A song for Simchas Torah was sung by the graduates. Dr. A. M. Hershman and Rabbi Morris Adler addressed the grad- uates. Morris Blumberg, president of the synagogue, s.awarded the diplomas and Harry Cohen, vice- president, made the, honor an- nouncements. The singing was di- rected by Cantor J. H. Sonenklar and the soloists were Sonya Len- ore Drews, Elaine Gloria Jasen and Kate Corine Polier. The graduates are: Gloria Abram, Harriet Apple- baum, Shirley August, Ruth Avi- son, Miriam Baker, Richard Jer- ome Bayles, Barbara Ann Berk- man, Eileen Berner, Jackson Black, Beverly Bluestein, Harold Brode, Seymour Brode, Brewster N. Broder, Bernice Lorraine Burg, Lois Jean Burnstein, Rita Cantor, Vera Chad, Fayanne Chatlin, Irene R. Clinton, Miriam E. Cog- gan, Divera Cowan, Eunice Croll, Sonya Lenore Drews, Irving Du- brinsky, Shirley Dubrinsky, Sonia Dunitz, Grace Engel, Phyllis Fein- berg, David Frank, Ardis Franz- blau, Marvin Frenkel, Marvel Elaine Gale, Mildred Geffen, Ger- son Geltner, Phyllis Ann Glasier, Beatrice Goldberg, Rhoda Gold- berg, Rhoda oldberg, Milton Gold- rath, Lenore Goodman, Gerald Goren, Carolyn Joy Greenberg, Ronald Lee Greenberg, Shirley Greenberg, Gloria Hamburger, Isa- bel Hartman, Lenore Shiffra Hel- ler, Elaine Gloria Jasen, Edythe Kaminsky, Robert S. Kasle, Shir- ley Mae Kavanau, Vivian S. Kei- dan, Laurette Knopper, Marilyn Jane Kopel, Larry Kritt, Rita Kroo, Max Lapides, Kenneth Stu- art Lastar, Judith Lenora Levin. Eileen Levin, Rhoda Lipman, Dor- othy Sharon Lublin, Lucille Mil- ler, Betty Minus, Phyllis Morgan, Ethel Moss, Kate Corine Polies, Howard Lee Radner, Gayle Res- nick, Seymour Rimer, Avram Ro- senthal, Phyllis Rossen, Phyllis Joy Rubin, Marianne Rubiner, Saul Saulson, Stanley Saulson, Elinor Schiff, Arthur Schreier. Eliot C. Schubiner, Ivan Earl Shalit, Martin Seymour Shuger- man, Elaine Siden, Gertrude Sil- verman, Barbara Sloan, Maxine Snyder, Ethel Jo Stark, Lenore Sally Stramer, Arthur Stein, Mark Stern, Norma Elaine Stone, Fran- ces Naomi Treisman, Herbert Na- thaniel Waze, Alvin Albert Weis- berg, Harold Irving Weisberg, Sherwin Wine, Shirley Wolstein. Will Wed Oct. 19 Charney to Address Sholom Aleichem Event on Nov. 9 MRS. MORRIS BLUMBERG Mrs. Aaron Silberblatt, presi- dent of the Sisterhood of Shaa- rey Zedek. The lecture Tuesday evening, Nov. 11, by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt is in conjujnction with the convention and is be- ing sponsored by the Sisterhood. Tickets can be obtained at the Shaarey Zedek or at Grinnell Bros. Serving as hospitality chair- man for the entire convention is Mrs. Morris Blumberg. Her co- chairmen are Mesdames Louis Glasier, Arnold Frank, Samuel Rubiner and Louis Tobin. Res- ervations for the luncheons which are to be held Nov. 10, 11 and 12, and for the banquet Monday evening, Nov. 10, are being taken by Mrs. Samuel Rubiner, University 1-7521. Mrs. Samson Wittenberg is chairman of arrangements for the Sunday evening, Nov. 9, re- ception which will follow the symposium opening the conven- tion. Members of the registra- tion committee will be Mesdames Harry Z. Brown, Carl Schiller, Leonard Sidloe, Arthur Purdy, Samuel Feldman, Arthur Gilbert, Hy C. Broder and Miss Eliza- beth Finley. (-' , L A0,16, MISS SELMA JOYCE LEVIN Mr. and Mrs. David Levin of 3286 Glendale Ave. announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Selma Joyce, to Norman Edgar Fixler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Fixler of 4572 Allendale Ave., on Oct. 19, at the Belcrest Hotel, at 5 p. m. Rabbi Leon Fram will officiate. The couple will motor to Florida. • Daniel Charney, author, lec- turer and poet, will be the guest speaker of the Sholom Aleichem Folks' Institute affair on Sun- day, Nov. 9. In place of the annual tradi- tional banquet, a varied program will be presented at the Arbeiter Ring Educational Center, 115:35 Linwood Ave., at 8:30 p. m. For many years the Sholom Aleichem Folk's Institute has played its important part in every phase of Yiddish cultural work with ever increasing efforts to perpetuate and enrich the Yid- dish platform. Daniel Charney, guest speaker on Nov. 9, escaped from Poland, landed in France and recently Came to New York. He is writing for the Jewish daily, Der Tag. and has a wide knowledge of world affairs. In addition to the lecture, there will be a musical composed of se- lected numbers rendered by emi- nent artists. Also a group of talented children, under the su- pervision of our teacher, Moiche Haar, able dramatic technical in- structor, will add lustre to the novel program of the evening. Brandeis Was a Norman Cousins to Chronicle Reader Address Fisher Town Honor Gus Newman at Dinner Oct. 21 For Last 20 Years Hall Next Wednesday The late Justice Louis D. Brandeis was a reader of The Detroit Jewish Chronicle for the last 20 years. Twice a year, in his own hand- writing, the great jurist wrote to The Chronicle asking that changes be made in his mailing address—once when he left for his summer home in Chatham, Mass., and the second time when he returned to his home in Wash- ington. Naomi Chertoff, Jr. Hadas- sah National Fund Chair- man, to Speak Here on Monday Junior Hadassah will hold an open board meeting on Monday, Oct. 20, at 8 p. m., at the Jewish Holbrook, to acquaint members Community Center, Woodward at with plans for the coming year. Naomi Chertoff, national chair- man of Jewish National Fund for Junior Hadassah, will speak at this meeting. The "Reel Party" will be held at Edith Zamell's home, 3824 Fullerton. For additional information call Helen Waldstein, To. 7-6623. UNVEILING OF MONUMENT An unveiling of a monument in memory of Sadie Kaplan Mar- cus will take place on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p. m., at the Tur- over Verein Cemetery, Gratiot and 141/2 Mile Rd. Relatives and friends are invited. Norman Cousins, brilliant young literary critic and editor of the Saturday Review of Literature, who has sky-rocketed to popu- larity on the lecture platform, will be the Detroit Town Hall speaker in the Fisher Theater, Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 11 a. m. His subject will be "Dynamite Between Covers." Sir Philip Gibbs, British jour- nalist, who was to have arrived for this date, has been delayed. He will speak here instead on Wednesday, Nov. 12.' This was the date originally assigned to Erskine Caldwell, who is now scheduled for Nov. 5. Mr. Cold- well arrives in the United States by Clipper from his Moscow as- signment; Oct. 26. Mr. Cousins is the youngest editor of a major magazine in America. He came to the Satur- day Review of Literature after five years as an editor of Cur- rent History magazine, where in addition to his editorial respon- sibilities he wrote a monthly ar- ticle on non-fiction books and headed the magazine's literary board, whose members included Dorothy Thompson, Van Wyck Brooks and John Dewey. Detroit Service Group to Pay Tribute to Its President At a dinner meeting on Tues- day evening, at the Jewish Com- munity Center, the Detroit Serv- ice Group will pay tribute to its retiring president, Gus D. New- man, for his many years of de- voted service. Final Allied Jewish Campaign figures will be announced, there will be a report of the nominat- ing committee and the reorgani- zation of the Trade Council will be discused. National President Of J.W.V. Auxiliary Will Be Guest Here Mrs. Miriam G. Hoffman, na- tional president of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Jewish War Vet- erans of the U. S., will be here on an official visit next Monday for inspection tour of the Vet- erans Hospital Unit at Dearborn, Marine Hospital in Detroit, Fort Wayne Military Reservation, Sel- fridge Field, Mt. Clemens, Red Edward G. Robinson, the screen's Cross units and Aupxiliary of toughest guy, is a widely known the Jewish War Veterans. art patron. In fact, he is so keen In her honor a tea will be on art that he had a modern art given on Monday, Oct. 20, 4 p. m., gallery built at his Beverly Hills in the Washington Room of the home. The gallery, which has just Book Cadillac Hotel, under the been completed, was designed by auspices Of the Detroit Ladies' members of the Chicago Art In- Auxiliary No. 135 Jewish War stitute. *`Veterans of the United States.