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28th Year of Service to Our Stale and Nation
Detroit and Jewish
Chronicle
The Legal Chronicle
VOL. 45, NO. 14
Britain, U. S. Agree on Need
For Action to Save Victims
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League of Women's
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Hold All Day Meet
Sessions To Be Held
At Center on April 7
Newly-Formed Trio to Be
Heard at Histadruth Meet
Rabbi Solomon Goldman To Be Guest Speaker;
Emma Shever and Henry Siegl on Radio April 3
In line with a request from
At the closing event of the Ge- first time Miss Andy will appear
LONDON (WNS) —The Unit- behalf of the Jews was one of the Office of War Information,
before a Music Guild audience.
ed States and Great Britain have the most eloquent ever made in and the Office of Civilian Defense, werkshaften campaign to be held
Jascha Schwarzman was for-
agreed on the need for immediate Parliament.
the League of Jewish Women's at the Detroit Institute of Arts, merly first violin-cellist of the
joint action to rescue the Jews
In his reply, Viscount Cran-
April 11, at 8 p. m.. Dr. Solomon Minneapolis Symphony and former
and other victims of Ilitlerism in borne said that Britain was al-
Goldman will be the guest speak- first deck member under Arturo
the Nazi-occupied countries and ready doing her utmost to find
er. A newly-formed trio of chain- Toscannini of the NBC symphony,
will translate their decision into a haven for the refugees and then
ber music, consisting of Katja He was a friend and colleague of
action at the forthcoming Anglo- read the gollowing joint British-
Andy, pianist; Jascha Schwarz- Emanuel Feuermann, together
American conference on refugee American statement on the refugee
man, violin-cellist, and Henry with whom he studied under Klen-
problems, Viscount Cranborne, situation:
Siegl, violinist, will make their gel in Leipzig.
the government leader, announced JOINT STATEMENT
Henry Siegl, Detroit violinist,
first public appearance in De-
this week in the House of Lords.
"The question of the plight of
studied at the Curtis Institute
troit as a trio.
Lord Cranborne's announcement oppressed and persecuted persons
Katja Andy studied with Ed- in Philadelphia under Madam Les
that British Foreign Secretary in Europe has been taken up be-
win Fischer in Berlin and Alfred Luboshutz. He also studied con-
Anthony Eden and Secretary of tween Mr. Hull and Mr. Eden.
Cortot in Paris. She has accom- ducting with Dr. Artur Rodzinski.
State Cordell Hull had discussed It is has been decided that con-
panied the late Emanuel Feuer- He is a member of the Detroit
the plight of the victims of Nazi versations in connection with this
mann, noted violincellist, and has Orchestra, Siegl Quartet and
persecution during their conversa- matter should take place in the
appeared in the New York Sta- the staff of radio station WJR.
tions in Washington was made immediate future. The British and
dium concerts under the direction Radio Program
shortly after the Archbishop of American Governments have given
A half-hour radio program for
of Alexander Smallens. Although
Canterbury made a strong appeal expression to their deep interest
in America for six years and De. the benefit of the Detroit Histad-
for immediate action to save the
troit for two years, this is the ruth campaign will be heard on
Jews from certain death.
See BRITAIN page 12
• Altman's Jewish Hour on Station
Stating that the Jews in Nazi
WJLBon Saturday, April 3, at
territories were being slaughtered
9 p. m. Emma Shever, soprano,
at the rate of 10,000 a day, the
and Henry Siegl, violinist, will
Archbishop urged that the United
render the musical numbers, and
Nations approach Germany
there will be a round table dis-
through neutral countries with a
cussion presided over by Morris
proposal that the Nazis permit
L. Schaver.
the Jews to leave occupied areas
Palestine Evenings
on a monthly quota.
The following organizations
MRS. CARL SCHILLER
The Archbishop of Canterbury
Campaign In Honor
Morton Zieve and
Palestine evenings this
will
w
proposed that neutral ships be
is calling a special Of Dr. Wise's Birthday
chartered to carry the refugees
Edwin Levinson Chosen Organizations
all day session of its War Efforts
Saturday, April 3, Hebrew La-
from Nazi-occupied countries to
Detroit Women's Division Arner- dies Free Loan Association, at
The winners in the essay con- Board on Wednesday, April 7, at
American ports or to British over-
Jewish Congress, reports Congregation Mishkan Israel, Lin-
seas colonies. He said that Ameri- test sponsored by the Women's the Jewish Community Center. ican.
Mrs. Louis James Rosenberg, that due to whole hearted support wood at Blaine.
can ships bringing troops and sup- League for Sabbath Observance
president of the League, announc- from the Jewish Community and
Tuesday, April 0, Jewish Fra-
plies to Britain could carry refu-
es that the afternoon program zealous efforts on the part of the ternal Club, 8679 12th St.; Odes-
among
Jewish
school
children
of
gees on their return voyages.
He proposed also that Britain Detroit, on the subject "What the will start at 1:15 o'clock, promptly members of the committee, the sa Aid Society, at Congregation
authorize its consuls in Turkey, Sabbath Means to a Jewish and is open to all members of all $350,000 War Bond Drive, in hon- Bnai Moshe, Dexter at Lawrence.
of Rabbi Stephan S. Wise's
Wednesday, April 7, Zhitomer
Spain, Portugal and other neu- Child" were announced. The organizations who are urged to or
birthday is rapidly approaching Aid Society, at Jericho Temple.
tral countries to issue visas to judges announce the following attend this vital meeting.
The film, "Land of Promise,"
The morning session, for the its quota.
refugees at their discretion. "We five winners, all of whom will re-
Valuable assistance in the pro-
are standing at the bar of his- ceive medals for their prize win- presidents of the 39 organizations motion of the bond sales has been will be shown at all above men-
tioned evenings in addition to
affiliated with the League and
tory, of humanity and of God," ning essays.
The winners in the senior di- their War Efforts Chairman will made by Nathan Fishman. Mrs.
the Archbishop of Canterbury con-
Samuel
Katkiit
is
co-chairman.
See TRIO—Page 12
cluded. His appeal for action on vision are: first prize, Morton begin at 10:30 o'clock. Mrs. Carl Others who have assisted with
Zieve; second prize, Shirley Jane Schiller, War Efforts Board chair-
the
bond
drive
include
Mrs.
Jos.
Frank. Both are of the Shaarey man for the League, will conduct
Zedek Sunday School.
the meeting and will outline the Newman, Mrs. Samuel Herman,
In the Junior Division the first latest War needs and informa- Mrs. Samuel Green, Mrs. Eli Sa-
prize winner was Edwin Lewin- tion releases. Miss Cecile Whalen, chse, Mrs. Max Dushkin, Mrs.
son of Bnai David Religious director of the Civilian Defense Perry Burnstine, Mrs. Samuel
School, and second prize winner, Volunteer Office will then present Raimi, Mrs. Fay Rosenfeld, Mrs.
Dolores Kay, of the Bnai Moshe the schedule for "School for War Morris Mendelson, Mrs. Irving
Religious School.
Time Living," a session which is Dworman in vice president in
The prize for the best Hebrew being held in the near future and charge of Defense , Activities, and
On Monday night, April 5, Pis-
Sunday morning, April 4, has essay went to Drora Selesny, of
is being sponsored by the Con- Mrs. Samuel Singer is chairman gah Lodge Lodge No. 34, Bnai
been designated by representatives the United Hebrew Schools.
sumer Interest Committee of the of the committee.
of all types of Jewish Schools
A temporary office at 527 Bar- Brith will hold a regular busi-
The judges stated that a sur- Wayne County Council for De-
and leaders of youth groups as prisingly large number of con- fense.
lum Tower, telephone number, RA. ness meeting in the main audi-
the Children's Day of Sorrow testants competed in this inter-
"Divide and Conquer" is the 7550 is maintained for the con- torium of the Jewish Community
and Call to Faith. All Jewish esting contest, which will become name of the motion picture short venience of bond purchasers, Center at 8:30. First reports
children are urged to attend eith-
where additional information may in the membership drive to honor
er of the two assembly places-
Sae ESSAY page 9
he obtained.
See LEAGUE page 12
Bind Ilrith's hundredth year will
Shaarey Zedek or Temple Israel
be given as well as several im-
(Hamilton Public School), and
portant developments which will
parents are asked to send their
be of interest to all members.
children to this demonstration of
Applications of new members
Jewish solidarity, faith and hope.
which already have been approv-
By RABBI LEON FRAM
This observance has been ini-
ed will be balloted upon.
tiated by the National Council for
The latest membership bulle-
Jewish Education, who called upon Editor's Note: The following is a paper read at the convention of the Union of American Hebrew tin issued by District Grand
Congregations, Friday, April 2, at the New Yorker Hotel, N. Y., as part of a symposium on the Lodge No. 0 Bnai Brith Centen-
its membership throughout the
"Three Pillars of Jewish Life—Study, Worship and Philanthropy"; the paper on Philanthropy was nial membership campaign lists
country to initiate this observ-
given by Henry Monsky, and the paper on Worship was given by Rabbbi Alex Allen Steinbach. Pisgah Lodge in the roll of hon-
ance of a Day of Sorrow and
Call to Faith in protest against
or for having the largest total
To ninny of our men and
Nazi atrocities.
Men and women are therefor e pretation as a textbbook of de- of members secured. This citation
women, the Bible is only a child- being challenged to return to the
The two programs will open with
mocracy available to the people. denotes that Pisgah Lodge has
hood memory. They are not aware
the presentation of colors and of that classic literature — the source of the way of life for This is the time for Jews to re- procured more new members to
Pledge of Allegiance by the Jew- most influential literature in the which they are risking and sacri- new acquaintance with the docu- date as a lodge, than, any other
lodge in the district. Isadore
ish Boy . Scouts of America. It history of mankind as a living
ment which explains their exist- Starr, chairman of Pisgah Lodge
will he followed by the singing part of their mentality. They
ence and constitutes their chief membership committee reports
of the "Star Spangled Banner" know it only as a vague im-
claim to be counted among the that special teams have been or-
by the audience. Prayers will be pression of charming legends dear
great peoples of history. ganized by the new members of
chanted, at the Shaarey Zedek, to childhood but never recalled
The Midrash and the Talmud the lodge who joined as members
by Cantor Jacob H. Sonenklar and
in adulthood.
have now become available in a of the 85th anniversary commit-
the Synagogue Choir, and at Tem-
The Bible was written for
complete English translation. tee of Pisgah Lodge. This drive
ple Israel by Cantor Robert Tul- adults. Its work in the world is
Even in the English translation, will be of short duration and will
man.
an
adult
work.
It
has
shaped
the Talmud is still a labyrinth culminate in a public initiation,
Under the heading "Out of the civilization. It has inspired liter-
which the unoriented layman can the date of which will be an-
Lands of Bondage," six refugee atures and given form to lan-
hardly venture to explore un- nounce l) hortly. Every male Jew
boys and girls will relate their guages. We need to revive the
aided. Yet, the great translation 21 years or older is eligible to
experiences in the lands of suff- Bible as an adult interest. This
provides the able instructor the membership in Bnai Blith. Any
ering and tell of their struggles critical time is especially oppor•
opportunity to give the layman reader who is not approached dur-
until they came to the . shores of tune for a revival of interest in
some idea of the menta; acumen in• this membership drive and
America. At the Shaarey Zedek, the reading and the studying of
which our rabbis applied to the desires to affiliate himself with
Siegfried Findling, Ruth Katz- the English Bible. The English-
problems of the good life of the Bnai Brith can secure an appli-
mann, Susanne Eisler and Mar- speaking world now stands with
subtleties with which they sought cation blank in America's oldest
ian Bamberger will relate their
its back to the wall, fighting for
to reinforce the laws of morality and largest Jewish fraternal and
stories with Louis Neiman of the
preservation of its civiliza-
of the authority with which they service organization by calling the
Jewish Community Center as nar- the
tion. In the hour of danger, it
sought to give to the religious in- lodge's secretary's office, Cherry
rator, and at Temple Israel, Max has discovered that the dearest
terpretation of existence. The 3372.
Krolik and Annie Stein will tell values of its life are ideals which
Talmud has been too powerful an
On Monday night, March 29,
of their experiences with Miss it has drawn, consciously and
influence in the formation of Pisgah Lodge presented a pro-
Anna Oxenhandler of Temple Is- unconsciously, from the pages of
Judaism for the modern Jewish gram dedicated to Jewish Art
rael as narrator.
layman to ignore. He would be Music and Humor. A stirring ad-
The program will also include 'the Bible. This fact is clearly
in all the great state-
strengthened and replenished by dress was delivered by Rabbi
prayers by the audience and reci- revealed
ments on the significance of this
RABBI LEON FRAM
a taste of it. This applies equally Jacob J. Nathan of Congregation
tations of Psalms and excerpts
from modern Hebrew and Yid- conflict that have been made by ficing and dying. This is the time to the entire field of post-biblical Bnai Moshe. Aaron Rosenberg,
the leaders of the democratic
to make the Bible and its inter-
See STUDY page 12
forces of the world.
See PISGAH page 9
See CHILDREN—Page 12
Sabbath Essay
Contest W inners
7o Receive Medals
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10c Single Copy; $3.00 Per Year
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1943
Congress Women
War Bond Drive
Gains ImpetUs
Pisgah on Roll of
Honor in Drive
For New Members
Children's Day of
Sorrow Meeting
Sunday, April 4
Study, As a Pillar of Jewish Life
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