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DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle

Gamma Kappa Chi
Athletic Activities

The last phase of football
came to an end at Wayne Uni-
versity with Gamma Kappa Chi
undefeated in the interfraternity
touch football competition. They
won the championship by defeat.
ing the Alpha Kappa Pi frater-
nity, 6-0. Max Garber's 15-yard
pass to pledge Sheldon Eisen-
berg, who ran 50 yards to score,
was the deciding factor and high-
light of the game.
Jules Genser, Seldon Eisen
berg, Max Bunin, Al Geffin, M.
Kravitz, Danny Bogarad, Sey-

niour Vander are members of
the bowling team which is now
participating in the interfrat
tourney held at the Art Centre
Recreation. The recent Gamma
Kappa-Sphinx game produced a
new three-game total. Gamma
threw in 743, 790 and 732 for
2,281, bettering Phi Sigma's
previous high of 2,157.
Phil Rothschild, publicity di-
rector, reports that Herman Har-
rison has left for the U. S. Ma-
rines, 'and Herry Furstenberg left
for the U. S. armed forces, mak-
ing a total i.f 31 Gamma Kappa
Chi members 'low in service.
The pledge group will sponsor
a theater party for the fraternity
at the Lafayette Theater, Sun-
day evening, Dec. 13. Dancing
and refreshments will follow at
the MacKenzie Union.

Sincere Season's Greetings

Unveiling of Plaques
In Yeshivath Dec. 13

REBEL
CREAMERY

Sunday, Dec. 13, at 12 o'clock
noon, the donors of the building
fund of Yeshivath Beth Yehudah
will gather at the unveiling cere-
monies of the donor's and me-
morial tablet. A luncheon, pre-
pared by the Ladies' Auxiliary of
Yeshivath Beth Yehudah will be
served.
Rabbi Katz of Toledo, 0., will
be the guest speaker; Isador Sos-
nick, chairman of the finance
and budget committee, will serve
as toastmaster.
Invitations to the donors have
been sent out.

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NEW VISTAS FOR AMERICAN JUDAISM Women's Auxiliary of
Jewish Home for Aged
By JUDGE SIMON H. RIFKIND

Editor's Note: The Honorable Simon H. Rifkind, Justice of United
The board of directors of
States District Court, New York, discusses the close alliance of Women's Auxiliary of the .1. ,
spirit between Jewish teachings and the democratic tradition ish Home for Aged met on W , .1-
nesday, Dec. 2, at the home „I.
in an informative and timely article.
Mrs. A. M. Ferar of Wildenn.i..
The fifty-fifth anniversary of group was later added Prof. Mor- Ave. An important discussion
n
the founding of the Jewish Theo- decai M. Kaplan, a graduate of dues collection was held, ;1 ,
1,1
logical Seminary of America and this Seminary and known for his neighborhood dues collectiun
the fortieth anniversary of its original contributions to Jewish squads were organized
reorganization, coincide this year thought. Under the tutelage of
Any member desirous of hav-
with the four hundred and fifti- these men and their colleagues. ing their dues picked up can ,In
eighty-two
rabbis
were
graduated
eth anniversary of the discovery
so by calling Mrs. K. Faudehl,
of America. An act of Providence from the Seminary during Dr. To. 8-8378, who will arrange to
Schechter's
presidency.
made possible the creation of a
have a worker of their neigh11,1-
Dr. Schechter continually strove hood call.
new world which reiected the
oppression and bigotry that weigh- for the integration of Judaism
Mrs. M. J. Greenberg, pr,
ed down upon the inhabitants into the American scene and dent, asked for volunteer 110,1-
of the European continent. and forged the tools for the inple- esses to assist at the new US°
forged a new society dedicated mentation of Conservative Juda- building on Lafayette at C a .:,
to the principles of political lib- ism. His work was carried on af- on Monday, Jan. 4, 1943. Sand-
ter his death, in 1915, by the first wiches will be made and con-
erty and religious freedom.
American born Hebrew scholar
The American tradition of free and the distinguished American tributed on that day as personal
offerings by these volunteer
institutions. which had its origins
in the Bible and in Jewish eth- Jewish leader, Dr. Cyrus Adler. workers of the board of the wom-
ical idealism, enabled our coun- During Dr. Adler's term of of- en's auxiliary.
try to withstand the onslaught of fice which constitutes the third
On Thanksgiving Day, Mrs.
its enemies and to develop a gov- phase of the Seminary history, the Joseph Rose, chairman of the
Seminary
underwent
a
steady
pro-
ernment of freedom-loving in-
sunshine committee, gave a tea
dividuals. Nurtured in the hearts cess of expansion. both locally— for the aged residents of the
for
the
spacious
buildings
which
and taught in the schools of the
home. Louis Josephson, well
American people, this tradition now Iluse the institution, its li- known actor and singer, accom-
brary
and
museum,
were
opened
proved our greatest mainstay in
panied by Mrs. Herman Bregman
times of world-shaking events. It in 1930—and geographically. The at the piano, entertained with
influence
of
the
Seminary
extend-
is this American outlook which
songs sung in Yiddish. His ren-
has given the present struggle its ed not only throughout America, ditions caused many a tear of
but
also
to
other
continents
of
the
specific character as a crusade
joy and reminiscence to well up
against the dark forces of evil, world. The very first graduate of into the eyes of his aged audi-
the
Seminary,
Dr.
Joseph
Hertz,
intolerance and hate. and which
ence. Refreshments were served.
has inspired the subjugated na- is now Chief Rabbi of Great
Plans are already completed
Britain.
Other
seminary
men
have
tions of the world with renewed
for a Chanukah party, at which
been
bringing
the
message
of
Con-
hope in a better world.
servative Judaism to communi- individual gifts will be presented
The path which the Jewish ties in Australia, Canada and to each of the residents of the
home. These parties are monthly
Theological Seminary has trav- elsewhere.
features at the home; and are
elled since its establishment fifty-
During
his
presidency,
Dr.
Ad-
only a small part of the work
five years no it illustrative of
ler
was
instrumental
in
welding
the close alliance of spirit be-
carried on by the auxiliary.
tween Jewish teachings and the the Seminary graduates into a
ical
Assembly.
When
Dr.
Adler
democratic tradition. The history
PRIMROSE CLUB
of the Seminary during this time passed away in 1940, more than
350
rabbis
and
teachers
had
al-
The Primrose Club will hold
falls into four noteworthy di-
ready gone forth from the insti- its annual donor luncheon on
visions.
Jan. 19, 1943, at the "Book-
Already in the early forma- tute.
Upon Dr. Adler's death, the Cadillac Hotel. Chairman of the
tive periods. the bearers of the
Seminary idea were quick to per- mantle of Seminary leadership donor luncheon is Mrs. Carl
ceive that the Jews could best went to Dr. Louis Finkelstein, Pearl. Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. T.
contribute to the furtherance of an alumnus of the Institution Zohott are pledge chairmen. Di..
the American democratic life who had taught at the Seminary Glazier will be the guest speaker.
through an institution which since 1921, and has served as as- A fashion show will be an added
would strengthen traditional Ju- sistant to the President since 1935 feature, sponsored by J. L. Hud-
daism and champion the cause of and as Provost since 1937. In son Company.
religious freedom. Under the lead- this, the fourth period of Semi-
ership of Dr. Sabato Morals of nary development, Dr. Finkelstein ing contributions to Jewish scho-
Philaeielnhia, and with the aid of continued to guide the Seminary
larship were the first three vol-
Dr. H. Pereira Mendes, Dr. Solo- in bringing about a greater un- umes of Prof. Louis Ginzberg's
derstanding
of
Judaism
among
mon Solis-Cohen and others, the
Association of the Jewish Theo- Jews. But at the same time he monumental "Commentary on the
logical Seminary was created in also initiated a far-reaching pro- Talmud of Jerusalem," and Prof.
1896. The far-sighted efforts of gram for the encouragement of Saul Lieberman's penetrating
these men enabled the Institu- better understanding among re- work, "Greek in Jewish' Pales-
tion to keep its doors open to ligious groups and for the stress- tine," both issued under the Sem-
Jewish students and to continue ing of the unique contribution inary imprint.
The war situation has thrust
to advance Jewish scholarship de- which Judaism can make for the
rpite the fact that no permanent preservation of American demo- upon the Jewish Theological Sem-
inary problems which outweigh
endowment was available. , After cracy and western civilization.
by far the normal religious dufes
the death of Dr. Morais, the
Through the Institute of Re-
Seminary underwent a period of ligious Studies, established five of the institution. In order to meet
difficult crisis: but thanks to the years ago, hundreds of ministers the growing demand for an ad-
persistence of Dr. Cyrus Adler of religion have studied the re- ditional number of Jewish chap-
and a group of public-spirited ligious background of American lains the faculty has unanimously
Jews, headed by Jacob H. Schiff democratic ideals and the teach- voted to hold a special Com-
and receiving the powerful sup- ing of each religious tradition mencement at the beginning in-
Dort of Louis Marshall and Felix under the guidance of eminent stead of the end of the year. The
M. Warburg, it succeeded in rais- theolog'ans and scholars of the Commencement which will take
ing the means which made it faiths. By its emphasis upon the place during Seminary Anniver-
possible for its Board to invite common responsibilities of all re- sary Week, will enable the sen-
the distinguished Hebrew scholar, ligions, the Institute is making a ior class to join the growing num-
Dr. Solomon Schechter to became noteworthy attempt to deal with ber of alumni who are volunteer-
ing for service with the armed
head of the institution.
interfaith relations and to meet
As early as November. 1893. the totalitarian challenge to civili- forces of our country.
The momentous tasks which
while still at Cambridge Univer- zation. Having the cooperation of
sity, Dr. Schechter exhibited his scholars and theological schools of the Seminary has shouldered and
keen awareness of the role which all denominations, the Seminary the new wartime problems which
America was destined to play in is thus making one of the most it faces have led the Honorable
the dissemination and perpetua- significant contributions in pres- Herbert H. Lehman, together with
tion of Judaism. In a letter writ- ent-day American life to the com- Dr. Louis Finkelstein called a
ten by him at that time, he urged bating of bigotry and the nation-wide Conference for No-
that "America must be a place strengthening of the spirit of re- vember 8, to discuss the Seminary
program for Strengthening the
of Torah, because the future of ligious freedom.
Jewish Faith and the Democratic
Judaism is across the seas." See-
On the inner Jewish front, too.
ing the development of a spiritual Dr. Finkelstein took a number of Tradition. The Nov. 8 Confer-
lull in the Jewish life of Ger- steps that have acted to focus ence does the first in a series
many and witnessing the failure the attention of the American of meetings commemorating Sem-
of British Jewry to rise to a Jewish public on the pressing inary Anniversary Week. Other
position of influence, Schechter problems of Judaism. Convoca- celebrations will include, in addi-
asked : "What will happen to tions and special conferences have tion to the special Commencement.
Jewish learning if America re- been called periodically in vari- a Conference on Adult Jewish Ed-
ucation and a fifty-fifth Anniver-
mains indifferent?"
ous cities, and notable among
Dr. Schechter, upon accepting those were the Conference for sary Dinner.
In his call to the Conference,
the appointment as President of the Preservation of Judaism,
the Seminary faculty, acted to which was called at the Semi- addressed to the congregations
transform the institution into h nary last October, and the Con- affiliated with the Seminary and
the
post-gradute school. In this, the ference on the Role of Judaism to prominent members of
American
Jewish
community.
second period in the Seminary's in the Modern World, which met Governor Lehman expresses his
history, he broadened its scope to during April in Chicago.
admiration over the efforts of
include a Teacher's Institute,
In addition to this effective
which has since developed into a medium for the treatment and the faculty and alumni of the
Seminary to meet the challenge
full-fledged teacher's college, and discussion of Jewish problems, the of the enemies of civilization to
a library which has become the Seminary established in 1940. a
largest depository of Jewish books National Academy for Adult Jew- the Jewish faith. Seeing this at-
in the world. Accepting the respon- ish Studies, with Dr. Israel M. tack as part of a systematic On-
slaught against the whole of west-
sibility for the reorganization of Goldman s Director. During the ern
religion, Governor Lehman
the Seminary in the autumn of past year this agency for adult stresses the need for "Cooperation
1902, Schechter did much to Jewish education reached more of the Seminary scholars and
expound the tenets of Conserva- than 3,000 adults through its Rabbis with the lay friends of the
tive Judaism and to strengthen more than one hundred Institutes
its position. With a view to mak- in thirty states. A series of new Institution," in order to evolve
ing the Seminary the outstanding textbooks, especially designed for a well-intergrated program com-
mensurate with the needs of the
stronghold of Jewish scholarship, adults, was created to meet the hour.
he invited the renowned Talmudic needs of the courses.
The widespread interest which
authority, Prof. Louis Ginzberg,
The tradition of scholarship the Conference has called forth
as well as the eminent historian, upon which the Seminary has the country over is a clear indica-
Prof. Alexander Marx and the rested since its founding was tion that the Governor's words
since departed biblical scholar Dr. energetically furthered by the fac- have been greeted with a sense
Israel Friendlaender, to join the ulty and alumni of the institu- of awareness and deep respon-
faculty of the institution. To this tion. Among the recent outstand- sibility.

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