America Avicir Perkviial Coder CLIFTON AMUR - CINCINNATI 20, OHIO lirterete 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 !ft 4 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. •- GIFTS MEN WILL TREASURE FROM SAM'S CUT RATE, INC. 3 MEN'S DRESSING CASE Made of genuine leather. 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