December 31, 1943
DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle
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Platoff Don Cossack Chorus
Col. M. T. Tchou Cass
Town Hall Speaker Jan. 7
his subject, a clear thinker, a
At Masonic Temple Jan. 8
terse,
direct
speaker,
Mr.
Irwin
BULLETIN
SPERKA
Detroit Town Hall, in the Cass
vividly presents his topic in a
The General Platoff Don Cos- Theater, resumes the Friday
manner that makes a lasting im-
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1)
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pression upon his hearers. His sack Chorus, one of the most fa- morning lectures following the
1931 to the end of 1932. Rabbi too, occupies an important place question periods, following his mous body of singers in the world, Christmas recess, on Jan. 7 at 11
lectures, are informative and of who appear on Saturday, Jan. 8, o'clock, with Colonel M. Thomas
Sperka studied for the rabbinate in the curriculum.
"The complete elementary wide range. And as a member of
Tchou, brilliant philosopher,
in Poland, New York and Chi-
at Masonic Temple, will sing their
cago Theological Colleges. In course includes a study of the the Boasberg Round Table Dis- way into the hearts of Detroit in scholar, soldier and . world citizen,
1931 he received his ordination entire Chumosh, the earlier proph- cussion of Current Events, he lust the same way they have done speaking on "China's Fight for
at Chicago and his first call to ets, Jewish history, the Hebrew contributes outstanding material. in all the most important cities Civilization."
language, Jewish customs and Schools and colleges welcome his
Tchou
(pronounced
Mt. Clemens, Mich., followed.
Colonel
appearance and he is repeatedly of the world.
Chew) has been secretary to the
During Rabbi Sperka's minis- ceremonies.
The
reputation
of
this
band
of
"This course of study is fol- engaged as a commencement
try with the Congregation Bnai
27 Russians, who are sometimes Generalissimo of the Chinese
David, its membership grew more lowed by a four-year course in speaker.
picturesquely known as the "twen- Army, General Chiang Kai-shek,
the
high
school
where
we
teach
Spencer
D.
Irwin
ranks
among
than fourfold, auxiliary organiza-
director of the labor department
the
major
prophets,
Hebrew
lit-
the foremost newspaper authori- ty-seven singing horsemen of the of the government and China's
tions and activities were estab-
Steppes,"
has
preceded
them
eratuer,
grammar
and
composi-
ties who have taken the lecture
lished. The Religious School, the
wherever they have traveled, a chief representative at the Inter-
Boy Scout troop, A. Z. A., Young tion, Mishna and Gemara, history, platform.
fame which is due not only to nat;onal Labor Conference at Ge-
Judaea, Men's Club, Sisterhood, Jewish ethics and ceremonials."
neva. Under the personal direc-
Mrs. Joseph H. Ehrlich said:
their brilliant recordings and tion of Generalissimo and Madame
Chevra *Ayn Yaacob, and Friday
"Let
our
children
drink
deep
at
sound
films,
but
to
their
remark-
night gatherings were organized
ADLER
Chiang Kai-shek Col. Tchou estab-
by the rabbi, and this season the the fountains of Jewish learning,
able stage successes.
lished the Officers' Moral Endeavor
The
chorus
is
like
one
great
synagogue sponsored a summer that they may be proud of their
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Association, the forerunner of
heritage, and so live by the pat-
organ, and the conductor is M. The New Life Movement, He
day home camp for children.
Outside the synagogue Rabbi tern, the blue print, made by where will be his, that he may Nicholas Kostrukoff.
Sperka was active in the commu- their own priests and prophets. be sustained in courage and pow-
And in addition to their bril- drafted China's housing plans, her
nity and during this decade he Anti-Semitism cannot destroy us, er as he sets forth upon this liant singing, the Platoff Chorus factory and labor relation laws.
served as president of the Detroit no one can destroy us but our- course of service having such will give a display of Cossack As founder of the World Citizen
Jewish National Fund Council and selves, our indifference, our ig-
dancing that will add to their as- Movement launched in 1940. Co;.
Tchou is making a timely •contri-
the Detroit Chapter of American norance. Let our children have
tonishing artistic repertoire.
bution to the study and the crea-
Jewish Congress. He is honorary an understanding of and pride in
tion of a better world order.
president of the American Fed- their heritage. This will give them
eration of Polish Jews. He is a a positive approach to Jewish
Dr. Efros To Sneak on
member of the board of directors life, and become for them a
of Yeshivath Beth Yehuda, Chach• source of personal and social sal-
Late Saul Tchernichowski
EDUCATION LEAGUE
mcy Lublin, Mizrachi. Zionist Or- vation.
The
last
speaker
was
Rabbi
Dr.
Israel
Efros,
noted
Hebrew
Members
of the Youth Educa-
ganization; he is on the executive
poet and orator, will speak on the tion League are raising money for
of the Jewish Community Couneil Morris Adler, the chairman of
late poet, Saul Tchernichowski, on their pledge fund drive which
and Jewish Community Center, the committee on educational in-
Saturday evening, Jan. 15, in the will end with a luncheon to be
and the United Hebrew Schools. formation. He spoke about the
auditorium of the Rose Sittig Co- held Feb. 22, 1944, at the Book-
In 1941 Rabbi Sperka received survival of the Jewish peoule. He
hen building.
Cadillac Hotel.
recognition from the State of said that the Jewish people have
This gathering has been planned
Among the first to raise their
Michigan by an appointment to survived because through the
jointly by the Kvutzah Ivrith money are Mrs. Robert Lewiston,
the position of Jewish Chaplain ages he has been successful in
keeping three lines of communi-
and the Zionist Council of Detroit. Mrs. Philip Collins, Mrs. Law-
of State Prisons of Michigan.
Dr. Efros' address will be given- rence Kaplan, who entertained
As early as June, 1937, Radio cation open and intact.
Ilis first line of communication
in English, and the public is in- 100 guests at a Monte Carlo
Station WWJ called Rabbi Sperka
vited to attend. There will be no party Sunday evening, Dec. 19,
to conduct the Jewish portions of united him with the past. The
at the Detroit-Leland Hotel.
admission charge.
their religious program and this Jew knew that he stemmed from
year of 1943 the rabbi was asked a significant historic people asso-
to give the noon prayers over this ciated in a common enterprise
station each Friday at 12 noon with Isaiah, with Amos with Aki-
and to broadcast a Jewish sermon ba and with Hillel.
The second line of communica-
over the same station each first
tion connected him with K'lal
Sunday morning of the month.
At the outbreak of the war Yisroel, the community of world
Rabbi Sperka was first to respond Jewry.
RABBI ADLER
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The third line of communica-
to become an air raid warden in-
tion
was
that
which
led
the
Jew
Panties with elastic back. Assorted sizes
sublime possibilities of ministry
structor after a course at Wayne
University. Despite his very busy to his future. The faith in the to men. The expectations will be
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career he writes for magazines, future transfigured and redeemed that upon his return he will bring
the
present
and
robbed
its
blows
Price
2.79
added
riches
of
soul
and
spirit
In
assorted
colors
and
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newspapers and various pam-
phlets. In 1939 Block Publishing of much of their devastating ef- to those who will eagerly await
Warm Knit Creepers—Practical and attractive. Made 4 no
his coming that they may share
Co. published his book. "Eternal fect.
What was the agency which with him in the high enterprises
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Life"—a book on Jewish law and
with crotch buttons. Sizes I to 3
customs—which was printed by forged and maintained free and to which he has consecrated him-
open
lines
of
communication?
self, looking toward the build-
Infants' Dainty Dresses—Made of fine batiste, or
the. Jewish Publication Society of
In our community the United ing of that society in which the
America. A second edition of
rayon satin, or rayon crepe. Irregulars of higher grade
the book is now being announced. Hebrew Schools serves as the Kingdom of God shall become a
The public and friends of the communal agency for this tradi- reality, clothed in righteousness
Knit Sweaters—Coat or slip-over styles.
and crowned with goodwill.
rabbi are invited to attend this tional task.
The
musical
part
of
the
pro-
For boys or girls. Sizes 3 to 6
Signed on this day, the 27th
10th anniversary service and re-
ception to the rabbi on Friday cram consisted of solos by Cantor of December, 1943, by the co-
qa
Sleeping Bags — In cotton flannelette, with warm
evening. Jan. 7, a detailed pro- Jacob H. Shenklar. He was ac- chairmen of the Detroit Round
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bins.
Protestants on behalf of all the
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Co-Chairmen.
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of the glorious Torah fortifica- Sidell is in charge of luncheon
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A year's existence of the Yeshi-
The first of the "Five Free-
vah in Detroit has passed by. doms" rallies and teas to be held
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The Yeshivah expanded with un- in connection with the third an-
director
of
the
Intergovernmental
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believable progress in the edu- nual Congress • tea party will be
cational field in accordance with held at the home of Mrs. Arthur Committee, as denying Mr. Long's
Infants' Pillow Cases—In white, with pink or blue bor-
the original Lublin program which Stone, 18095 Warrington Dr., interpretation that the Committee
has been followed. Beginningwith Friday, Jan. 7, at 1:30 m. The has been given the authority to
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a small number of boys, the subject of the day will b "Free- do "whatever it can within and
Yeshivah at present houses close dom of Speech". Mrs.(Maxwell without Germany and the occu-
Infants' Comforters—Deep filled, and covered with 4 07
to 70 students divided into four Silverston will present the "Bill pied territories."
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classes, which is being adminis- of Rights" with musical accom- The Conferences embraces dele-
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Rabbi A. M. Hershberg, Rabbi Kohen, a graduate of the Detroit membership organizations and
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Leizer Levin and Rabbi El Finkel, College of Law and chairman of from every Jewish community in
by whose efforts the Yeshivah is the legislative committee, will be the United States.
Co-chairmen of the Conference
Infants' Fleeced Pads—Washable and water-
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Commission on Rescue are Dr.
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Although in its short existence
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Mrs. Fay D. Rosenfeld is chair- Israel Goldstein of New York,
the Yeshivah has developed a man of the committee, which is
name throughout Detroit and under the direction of Mrs. Abe Henry Monsky of Omaha, and
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tractive patterns. Few irregulars
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are eager to enroll in our insti- charge of solicitation are Mrs. Rockaway is executive vice-
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Club Meeting Jan. 5
report of the Yeshivah's accom-
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On Wednesday evening, Jan.
its plans for the future. A very
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5, at 8 o'clock, the Men's Club
thoughtful, interesting program is
of Temple Beth El will present
patterns. Boxed
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an inter-faith round table on
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gregation Bnai David, noted in of the many recognitions accord- will follow the discussion.
ed
him
by
nations
now
in
the
our city for his musical talents,
This meeting is being arranged
will head the musical program. grasp of the Nazis. King Carol of in cooperation with the Detroit
Dinner will be catered by Mr. Rumania was another who, in Round Table of Catholics, Jews
Lacher. Detroiters will pay trib- happier days, made him a che- and Protestants, and is open to
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