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DETROif JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle
December 17, 1943
Community Council To Rabbi M. Wertheimer
Give Chanukah Concert of Jerusalem, Is
At Community Center Visiting In Detroit
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Donor Event of Bnai
David Women,
Wednesday, Dec. 22
Dept. of Michigan JWV Karl Krueger To Direct
Three Performances of
Presents Flag to
"Hansel and Gretel"
Brady School Dec. 14
The Detroit Symphony Orches-
The Brady School, Joy Road
Mrs. S. Zack, chairman of the
Rabbi Moses Wertheimer, son
The second affair in the series
tra will descend into the pit at
nad
Lawton,
was
the
recipient
of
of seven, sponsored jointly by the of the late Gaon and scholar, annual donor event of the Bnai a large American flag, the gift Masonic Auditorium Friday and
Jewish Community Center and Rabbi Solomon A. Wertheimer, David . Ladies Auxiliary, announ- of the Lawrence H. Jones Post Saturday, Dec. 17-18, to give
ces that all arrangements are
Jewish Community Council, will
No. 190, Jewish War Veterans of place on the stage for its first
be a Chanukah concert on Satur- (discoverer of the Gnizoth Hor-
the United States, Tuesday, Dec. full scale venture into the oper-
ambam
in
Egypt,
and
author
of
atic field with Humperdinck's im-
day evening, Dec. 25, at the audi-
11. The ceremonies included an in-
mortal "Hansel and Gretel".
torium of the Jewish Community 32 scholarly volumes), is now
spiring
address
by
Samuel
J.
Karl Krueger, who will direct
Center. This will be a Folk Fes- visiting Detroit in the interests
Rhodes,
commander
of
the
Depart-
the three performances (includ-
tival and the program includes of the United Charity Instiutions
ment
of
Michigan,
J.
W.
V.
Colors
Jerusalem, foremost among
a Saturday matinee), has a
lighting of the Chanukah candles of
were presented by the veterans' ing
which are the famous Talmud
familiar hand with the opera,
and• appropriate musical numbers Torah and Yeshivath Etz Chaim
color guard, under the capable having conducted it in America
by Cantor Sonenklar, Chanukah and the ire Bicur Cholim Hos-
leadership of Captain Roy C. Co- and Europe many times. He has
recitations by pupils of the Jew-
hen. The meeting, attended by worked with Phillip Fein, stage
pital.
ish schools, readings from Jewish
many hundreds of parents, teach- manager of the production, and
Founded by the late Gaon and
authors, violin numbers played by saintly Rabbi Samuel Salant, Etz
ers, and students, proved a most the four principals, both in Kan-
Mr. Henry Siegl, an interpreta- Chaim and Bicur Cholim are the
patriotic and timely endeavor on sas City and Chicago.
tion of the holiday by Mr. A. major institutions of their kind
the part of school and veteran
Fein will use the stage tech-
Meyerowitz, and community sing- in Eretz Israel. Etz Chaim in-
authorities. Following the exer- niques here that have brought
ing of Yiddish and Hebrew songs cludes a complete system of ele-
cises, the Jewish War Veterans success in other presentations—
led by Louis Levine, accompanied mentary schools—two main cen-
were the guests of National Vice real Christmas trees for the for-
by L. Rosenthal. Joseph Bernstein ters and nine branches, a junior
Commander Harry J. Schaeffer at est scene; real gingerbread and
will preside.
academy and a senior Yeshivah
his home, 3296 Webb. Rabbi Mor- candy trimmings for the Witch's
Free tickets to this concert were in Jerusalem, with a total en-
ris Adler, associate Rabbi at Shaa- house, as well as realistic stage
given to all who came to the J. L. rollment of over 4,000 students.
rey Zedek, addressed the group. business.
Peretz evening on Dec. 12, and Bicur Cholim is one of the most
Rabbi Adler, recently appointed
Maria Matyas and Louise Mol-
more are available at the Jewish recognized hospitals in the Holy
chaplain, will leave shortly for the ler are to be the Hansel and
Community Center Council office Land, and its staff includes some
Gretel of the piece; May Bar-
armed forces.
The veterans presented the ron undertakes the dual role of
as well as the Center office. The of the most outstanding doctors,
Rabbi with a parting gift as a Mother and Witch, and Reinhold
splendid audience of over 600 among them, the renowned Prof.
token of their appreciation for Schmidt that of the convivial,
which turned out to the first af- Herman Zondek of Berlin, who is
his work among Detroit Jewry. loving father.
fair of Dec. 12 demonstrated clear- chief of medical staff. It also
The performances will be given
Vice Commander Schaeffer re-
ly the desire of the Jewish pub- maintains the only home for in-
curables
in
Palestine,
and
a
free
ported that National Commander ' within a week of the 50th anni-
lic for more cultural programs
Archie Greenberg requests every versary of its world premiere.
and assured the success of the dispensary.
The combined annual budget of
returning Jewish veteran from "Hansel and Gretel" was the out-
coming affairs.
RABBI
JOSHUA
S.
SPERKA
The third affair will be a con- the United Charity Institutions is
World War II to immediately growth of an idea of Adelheid
cert given by the famous singer, over $300,000. During the pres- completed for the event, which contact J. W. V. posts and take Wette, Humperdinck's sister, who
critical period, occasioned by takes place Wednesday after- their
Sarah Gorby, and the great in- nt
eir place in the tremendous re _ aske dhim to write some inciden-
the war situation, the burden of
tal music to be used in the enact-
terpreter of the Jewish dance, the maintenance of these import- noon, Dec. 22 at 12:30 p. m. in habilitation program ahead.
ment of the fairy tale by her
Benjamin Tsemach. This program ant free medical and educational the Bnai Davit' social hall, Elm-
young children.
will take place on the 23rd of centers for the Jewish settlement hurst and 14th Sts. Cantor Irv-
Humperdinck found himself
January at the Jewish Community in Palestine rests entirely upon ing Ringel and Mrs. David Shack- Bnai David Men's Club
full
•
ney will present a program of Sponsors Sat. Night Dances with enough =term
Center.
is simple
American Jewry.
length opera, and
Hebrew and Yiddish songs. The
Rabbi Wertheimer is one of guest speaker will be Rabbi Jos-
nterpoint, at
The Bnai David Men's Club, themes, skillful ated, fresh and
the most renowned rabbis of Je- hua S. Sperka. Mrs. Sperka will
Hebrew Benevolent
realizing
the
need
for
wholesome
once
so
sop
'
'
rusalem, an impressive orator and preside.
neighborhood recreational facili- charming, have pleased audiences
great scholar, who is continuing
Society Continues
Anyone wishing last-minute
has sponsored a series of for a half-century. "Hansel and
the work of his saintly father. reservations is requested to call ties,
Saturday night dances. The first Gretel" was the first opera to be
Rabbi Wertheimer's work in De- the president, Mrs. S. Needle, at two affairs have been highly sue- broadcast in its full length from
Membership Drive
troit is supervised by the Michi-
cessful. The program of (lancing, the stage of the Metropolitan
The Hebrew Benevolent Society gan Vaad HaYeshivoth , 12219 Townsend 6-5521.
ping pong, shuffle board court. Opera House, on Christmas Day,
h 4763 •
is continuing its efforts to enlist Dexter Blvd., Hogart
.
checkers, horse shoes, community 1931
members in the present member-
Contributions for United Char- Dr. B. Benedict Glazer
Olga Fricker will present 14 of
singing and entertainment by
ship drive, opened the latter part ity Institutions of Jerusalem can
the group have pro- her artist students in the Dream
members of
of November, under the chair- also be mailed to Rabbi Werth- To Deliver Chanukah
vided
a
full
evening
of fun. All Pantomime scene, and 70 young
manship of Isidore Sosnick, out- eimer's address, 2280 Monterey, Sermon Friday, Dec. 24
people from the Cooley and Esta-
neighborhood boys and girls, 14
Townsend 6-7139.
standing communal worker.
through 17 years of age, are in- brook Schools will provide off-
Incorporated in September, 1916,
Dr. B. Benedict Glazer will vite tdo join the fun. The third stage chorus and appear as the
under the laws of the State of
speak on "Wanted—A Fighting of the series will be held Satur- Gingerbread Children.
Michigan, Chesed Shel Emes—He-
Faith; a Chanukah Challenge to day night • at 8 p. in., in the social
b•ew Benevolent Society has con- Gifts to North, End Clinic the Modern Jew," at Sabbath eve hall
of the Bnai David Synagogue, Congregation Shaarey
tinued its activities and worthy
In memory of Ben Fain, by Mr. services of Temple Beth El on Elmhurst and 14th.
work in a manner commendatory and Mrs. Mitchell B. Robinson; Friday, Dec. 24 at 8:15.
Zedek Sends Chanukah
to its officers and directors, since
Julius
Chajes,
music
director
of
in memory of Mrs. Helen Enggass,
Gifts to Service Men
its organization.
Youth Education League
by Mr. and Mrs. Julius Gilbert, the Temple, has arranged special
To maintain an institution of Mrs. Max Fruhauf, Mr. and Mrs. Chanukah music. In addition to
The December meeting of the Congregation Shaarey Zedek has
its kind requires considerable fi- Irving Hirschman; in memory of the Temple quartet, the newly
nances, a great portion of which Miss Frances E. Egbert, by Mr. organized choral group will make Youth Education League was held sent out a beautiful Chanukah
was raised through activities such and Mrs. Albert Weisman; in its first appearance and will ren- Monday, Dec. 8, at the home of gift to every member of the con-
Mrs. J. Levine, 18210 Penning- gregational family now in tile
as bazaars, balls and picnics, un-
Sc hnaeder by d er selections from Handel t 's "Ju-
service. With the gifts went a le6-
dertaken
by
it
and
rendered
sue-
memory
of
cessful through the assistance of the Finley family; in memory of das Maccabeus" and Mendelsohn ton Drive. Co-hostesses
for the
press ing the friendly gr eet-
by Mr. and Mrs. Mil- "Hymn of Praise." Jason Tiekton, afternoon er Mrs. William Hu- ter ex d i ntef
rest o the congre-
an
n
Levine,
and were . J. Blanke.
numerous workers, contributors Abe
ton Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph the Temple organist, will be at bert
Mrs.
Robert
Lewiston,
presi-
igs
dent,
announced
the
fact
that
gation,
signed
by
the rabbis and
and patrons.
the president.
Knowing that the mood of the Hartman, Mr. and Mrs. David M. the The
organ.
new Chanukah lamp of the Jan. 10, 1944, the club will make
The actual work of assembling
Jewish populace at present is at Idzal; in memory of Frederick
sandwiches that
at the
variance with such activities, the Friedman, by Mr. and Mrs. Eu- Union of American Hebrew Con- an d serve
s announced
the USO.
nap- the
th gifts, checking the addresses,
mailing the packages, was placed
Hebrew Benevolent Society is so- gene Simon, Mr. and Mrs. Harry gregations, presented to the Con-
was
of in
i the charge of the Junior Con-
Con-
liciting additional members to con- Wetsman; in memory of Samuel gregation by Mr. J. Weinbaum, kin
their project
$1,000 went
goal. over
The the
club top
con-
tinue the humaritarian work for Rosenblum, by Mr. and Mrs. A. will be dedicated at this service.
A social hour under the aus- tributed $200 to the War Chest gregation.
The
young
people serv-
de-
voted many
hours
of faithful
which its was founded—perform- W. Sloman; in memory of the
and also donated towards the ice and through their cooperation,
nce
of
the
rites,
customs,
prep-
Yahrzeit
of
Miss
Miriam
Buch-
pices
of
the
Temple
Sisterhood
a
Ruth Alden dress fund.
it was
was possible to send out this
aration, prayer and religious cere- halter, by Mr. and Mrs. Saul Co- will follow the services.
Definite plans were made for gift in time for the Chanukah fes-
many pertaining to the final dis- pin; in honor of the 65th birth-
the club 's annual luncheon to be tival . The officers of the Junior
posal
GROUP
posal of the mortal remains of day of Henry Wineman, by Lieut.
held in the Grand Ballroom
1 F b 22 of Congregation
are: Robert Kasle,
Jewish deceased whenever their mid Mrs. Robert J. Spiegel, Arthur
,
the Book-Cadillac Hotel, Feb.
Goldie
Myerson
Group
held
a
resident; Sheldon Lutz, vice presi-
and
Helen
Field;
in
honor
of
the
services are required.
P
1944. Mrs. William Sucher is
The membership dues ar $3.00 birthday of Mrs. Benjamin Lam- membership tea on Tuesday, Dec. chairman of the affair. In charge dent. Members of the board are:
7, at the home of Mrs. A. J. of the year book, Mrs. Charles Fayette Singer, chairman; Philip
per annum, minimum. An appli- bert, by Mr. and Mrs. I. R.
form appears in this pub- ers, Miss Saide HirschmanYin Nakelsky. Mrs. Eva Checkoway, Goldman; program, Mrs. Jessie Caplan, Morton Zieve, Eugene Ma-
cation form
lication. Everyone is urged to par- honor of the visit of Mrs. Henry national representative, was guest Rosen; tickets, Mrs. James Brown litz, Sidney Zilber, Mimi Levin
tici ate in the continuation of this Soss' sistet, by Mrs. Seymour B. speaker, and 10 new members and Mrs. Morris Burstien. and Sander Bernstein.
enrolled
Simons.
worthy and sacred work.
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