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February 5, 1S43
DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle
THE ROLE OF THE SEMINARY
IN THE PRESENT WAR EMERGENCY
By MAX ARZT
BETH EL
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Director of Field Service and Activities, Jewish Theological Seminary
It is the paramount responsi- organization of adult study groups
bility of all religious groups in in scores of communities, attend-
the country to cooperate with ed by thousands of men and
our government in fortifying the women. The courses and curric-
morale of the civilian popula- ula prepared by the Academy give
tion. Time and again the presi- these students a clear conception
dent of the United States has of the religious background of
stated that the democratic way the democratic way of life and
of life for which America is an awareness of the nature of
fighting is rooted in the teachings the ideological struggle. In this
of the Bible. It is vitally impor- way, the National Academy In-
tant that the Jews of America stitutes work effectively for one
expand all activities which clar- of the central objectives of the
ify the ideals America is fighting the government on the home
to preserve. All our educational front.
endeavor should be mobilized to
The beneficial effects of the
create a better appreciation of
the highest and noblest concepts Institute for Religious Studies
of democracy, and to ensure the which is now in the midst of its
spiritual solidarity of the entire fourth academic year at the Semi-
American people. We in Amer- nary cannot be overstated. More
ica must not repeat the tragic than 200 clergymen come to the
mistake of the French people and Seminary weekly to discuss the
other nations which fell before moral issues of the present world
totalitarianism because the civil- struggle and to rededicate them-
ian population did not fully un- selves to the task of making
derstand the ideals for which they church and synagogue more effec-
were called upon to make sacri- tive in combating racial bigotry
fices. In recent years, the Jewish and in fostering a mutual appre-
Theological Seminary of Amer- ciation of the ethical and spiritual
ica has undertaken an expanded values common to all faiths.
program which is directly related Through the Institute classes and
to this problem. Indeed, the war lectures, it has been demonstrated
situation has confronted the Semi- that while each religious tradi-
nary with a momentous chal- tion must not compromise its own
lenge to make immediate provis- principles, it cannot afford to
ion for the rapid expansion of live in splendid isolation. The
enemies of democracy seek to
this program.
accentuate the historic differences
The Seminary's National Aca- between the various religious
demy for Adult Jewish Studies is groups, to the detriment of the
only in tis third year. It has great moral and ethical values
already given impetus to the which they have in common. It
a Jewish congregation in the city,
and a large congregation is an-
ticipated on this memorable oc-
casion. Special music, rendered
by an augmented choir, is being
arranged by Julius Chajes, di-
rector, with Jason Tickton at
the organ.
A special committee on ar-
rangements, with David M. Well-
ing as chairman, is planning the
program for the evening, and a
special dedication issue of the
Temple Bulletin is being pub-
lished to commemorate this event.
is this danger which the Institute
aims to avert.
The Seminary has received re-
quests from various parts of the
country for the organization of
branches of the institution for
religious studies. The fulfillment
of these requests depends entire-
ly on the increased financial sup-
port of the Seminary's expanded
program.
Contrary to opinion current in
many circles, there is an acute
shortage of American-trained rab-
bis. The War Department is in
need of additional chaplains to
minister to the spiritual needs of
Jews in the armed forces of our
country. In their training and
religious point of view, Seminary
graduates are eminently fitted to
represent the noblest traditions
of Judaism before the Jewish as
well as the Christian members of
our armed forces. Steps have al-
ready been taken to enlist a com-
mensurate number of Seminary
graduates as Army and Navy
chaplains. An immediate expan-
sion of the Rabbinical Schcool
faculty and student body is urg-
ent if the Jews of this country
are to give their f all measure of
cooperation to our government.
There are not enough graduates
of the Seminary Rabbinical School
within the required age limits to
meet the increased needs of the
Army and Navy, and it must
be remembered that at the same
time provision must be made
for the continuation of the reli-
gious activities in the hundreds
of congregations which look to
the Seminary for religious leader-
ship.
Finally, in line with the ever-
increasing recognition of the need
for stronger religious faith in
these days of crisis, the Semi-
nary is the source and fountain-
head for the strengthening of the
religious life of American Jewry.
The Seminary library is indis-
pensable to students and scholars
of all faiths who are conducting
research in Judaism and in the
field of religion in general.
Through the Teachers Institute,
hundreds of young men and wo-
men are being prepared as pro-
gressive Jewish educators who in
their life and teachings repre-
sent a harmonious blending of the
best traditions of Judaism and
Americanism. The Jews of Amer-
ica can directly aid our country
through support of the Jewish
Theological Seminary of America,
and its efforts to fortify and in-
spire the spiritual and religious
life of our people.
A new Jabotinsky generation
is on its way . . . The proud
parents-to-be are the Eri Jabot-
inskys (he's the only son of the
late Revisionist leader).
THE DETROIT BANK
Statement of Condition, December 31, 1942
RESOURCES
(Due within 5 years $124,345,001.76)
President
Joseph M. Dodge
Vice Presidents
Roland A. Benge
Charles II. Hewitt
Raymond A. Jacobs
Edwin D. Kay
Charles A. Kinney
Raymond T. Perring
Ralph J. Romer
Corporate and Other Securities (Including Detroit Savings Safe
Deposit Company stock $100,000)
(Due within 5 years, 88,363,335.08)
Loans and Discounts
Real Estate Mortgages and Loans
Federal Reserve Bank Stock
Other Real Estate
Bank Properties, Furniture and Equipment
(Alain Office and Thirty Branch Offices)
Accrued Interest and Prepaid Expense
Customers Liability on Acceptances and Credits
Other Assets
Kenneth M. Burns
Assistant Vice
Presidents
Wendell C. Goddard
Cecil S. Hunt
Clifford H. Ilyett
William K. Muir
Gustave A. Wellensick
Gale L. Wessinger
Assistant Cashiers
Ronald W. Bainbridge
Glen A. Baker
Geo. R. Berkaw, Jr.
John C. Dilworth
Milton J. Drake
Harold G. Freer
William B. Hall
Murray L. MacDonald
Earl H. Quibell
Albert Ii. Rupp
W. Bea Waldrip
11,098,917.92
27,696,919.22
15,055,147.15
237,200.00
237,174.82
2,831,786.47
CONGRESS
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$326,487,461.44
LIABILITIES
Commercial Deposits
Individuals, Corporations and Others
Public Funds
Savings Deposits
$173,780,215.47
25,918,767.86
Unearned Interest
Acceptances and Letters of Credit . . • •
Accrued Dividends, Expenses and Other
Liabilities
Preferred Stock (188,500 Shares)
Common Stock (/13,400 share.)
Surplus
Preferred Stock Retirement Provision
Undivided Profits
Reserve for Contingencies
TOTA I
$199,728,983.33
114,510,220.15
$314,239,203.48
Total Deposits
354,576.06
76,925.75
223,796.08
$
3,370,000.00
2,268,000.00
2,268,000.00
876,747.00
274,000.00
2,536,213.07
bonds will be featured, as well
as rivalry between teams in the
sale of bonds.
The following are constituent
members of the Greater Detroit
Bnai Brith Council: Pisgah Lodge,
Louis Marshall Lodge, Theodor.
Herzl Lodge, East Side Lodge,
Pisgah Auxiliary, Business and
Professional Auxiliary, Theodor
Herzl Auxiliary, East Side Aux-
iliary and Louis Marshall Aux-
iliary.
BUY WAR BONDS —
811,035.96
76,925.75
34,437.53
TOTAL
Cashier
$ 87,582,604.10
172,401,290.01
8,424,022.51
(Due within 5 years 87,671,007.42)
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Ted Blatt, who starred for
Cincy Sachs coached basketball
teams from 1921 through 1930, is
seriously ill in his home at 1564
Leslie Ave.
A benefit game will be played
for this 38-year-old former scor-
ing star on Saturday, Feb. 13,
when the Dearborn Naval School
engages Cincy Sachs' Auto Cl*
l
five at the Jewish Community
Center, Woodward at Holbrook,
at 9 p. m. There will be a pre-
liminary attraction beginning at
7:30.
In the 10 years that Blatt
played he was the leading scorer
of the team that won 12 con-
secutive championships. Starting
with the famous Ripton Club
that won city and state class ('
honors in 1921, Ted also played
winning ball for the Colonial
Clothes and Tool Shop teams in
class A and AA. Many a game
was pulled out of the fire
with one of Ted's last mintj
long shots.
All of his friends are urged to
attend this game for Ted Blatt.
30 Branch Offices Throughout the City
State and Municipal Securities
SHIP
Ted Blatt on Feb. 13
MAIN OFFICE, GRISWOLD at STATE
OFFICERS
Mrs. Abraham M. Danzig, vice
president and western regional
chairman of the Mizrachi Worn.
en's Organization of America, the
Orthodox Zionist women's move-
ment, will leave Detroit on Feb.
8 for a tour in behalf of the or
ganization which will take her
to St. Louis, Little Rock, Arl;
Houston, Tex.; San Antonio, Los
Angeles, San Francisco, DenVer
aniAlirC s hic p alg th oz. iws
trip will cover
almost a month. She will consult
with leaders of the Mizrachi
women in those cities on local
and national problems. Integra.
tion of war work by the chap-
ters will be stressed during her
tour in addition to rallying in-
creased support for the Palestine
institutions maintained by iv
Mizrachi Women for refugee and
native girls.
Mrs. Danzig's itinerary fol-
lows: St. Louis, Feb. 8; Little
Rock, Feb. 9; Houston, Feb. 10-
11; San Antonio, Feb. 12-14; Los
Angeles, Feb. 16-22; San Fran-
cisco, Feb. 22-24; Denver, Feb.
26-March 1; Chicago, March 2.
9enefit Game for
COMMERCIAL and SAVINGS BANKING
Cash and Due from Banks
United States Government Obligations, direct or fully guaranteed
Mrs. Abraham Danzig
Is on Western Tour 44
For Mizrachi Women
sultant to the Office of Civilian
Defense. He is the Washingto::
representative for the Inter
American Jewish Council all
since 1938 has been research di
rector of the Council Against In-
tolerance in America. Mr. Wise
served as special correspondent
in Spain for the New York Post
and has been a contributor to
Forum, the Bookman, Nation and
New Palestine magazines. He als.
founded and was editor of the
magazine Opinion, a Journal of
Jewish Life and Letters.
Mrs. David Kaltman will lea)!
the guests of the Congress te;)
party in the singing of the Sta.,
Spangled Banner and HatikvaT
and Mrs. I. Mendelson will ac
company on the piano.
Mrs. Harold Silverston will
read the famous poem by Ste
phen Benet, "The Prayer," at
companied on the harp by Mk ,
Reva Reatha.
A current event topic will b.
presented by Mrs. Julian S. To
bias.
The main events will be held
in the Michigan Room of th•
Statler, and tea will be served in
the English Room.
Persons who have not alrea
done so and wish to become
guests of this second annual
Congress tea party may do so
by mailing contributions to Mrs.
Samuel Green, 3003 Calvert.
-
11,592,960.07
$326,487,461.44
*United States Government Securities carried at $15,996,000.00 in the foregoing
statement are pledged to secure public deposits where required by law, including
deposits of the State of Michigan amounting to $3,917,976.29.
Member of Federal Deposit Insuranee Corporation
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