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Friday, December I, 1944
DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Cnraincis
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Marvin Lowenthal at
Shaarey Zedek Men's
Club on Wed., Dec. 5
Lamed - Foundatiow
Announces Yiddish and
Hebrew Prize Winners
GRADUATED
Milton-Hindus at
Cass Town Hall Dec. 8
HOME ON LEAVE
Milton Hindus, outstanding and
brilliant literary critic and auth-
or, will give his Review of Cur-
•
rent Books Friday morning, Dec.
8, for the Detroit Town Hall in
the Cas'S Theater at 11 o'clock.
This is the last lecture before
the Christmas holiday. On Jan.
5, Hubert Liang, leading Chinese
journalist, will resume the lec-
tures.
Born in a family dominantly
literary, Milton Hindus is also,
by his writings and speaking en-
gagements, haking his own name
familiar to a large section of
the American public. He has the
rat e gift of combining esoteric
and popular appeal, of rendering
the intellectually subtle and pro-
found in terms of the utmost
simplicity. Today his principal
activity is devoted to writing a
book, "From Proust to Celine"--
a moral history of the Third
French Republic, a consideration
F10 MAURICE ROZNER
of two of the principal French
F/O Maurice Rozner, son of writers of our time. It also lays
Mrs. Sadie Rozner, 3838 Webb bare the roots of modern anti-
Ave., has graduated from Ad- Semitism.
Single tickets at the Cass
vanced Single Engine School,
Aloe Field, Fictorian, Tex. He Theater. To honor Mr. Hindus
spent Thanksgiving holiday with there will be a luncheon at the
his family while enroute to Boco Book-Cadillac at 12:30 noon.
Raton, Fla.
Three Yiddish and three Heb-
Marvin Lowenthal, one of the
outstanding Jewish writers and rev writers have been selected as
lecturers in the United States, the winners of the fourth annual
will speak at Shaarey Zedek at award of literary prizes by the
Louis Lamed Foundation for Yid-
dish and Hebrew literature, it was
announced here by the judges
of the 1943 contest.
Each of the winners is to re-
ceive a prize of $250.00. This is
a deviation from the former prac-
tice of awarding only four prizes.
The three Yiddish prizes went
to Joseph Opatashu, for his book
of short stories, "When Poland
Fell"• to W. Ayalty of Uruguay
for his
' novel, "Father and Son";
and to Aaron Zeitlin for a col-
lection of poetry still in manu-
script.
The three Hebrew prizes went
to H. Seckler for his "Book of
Plays"; to A. Epstein for his
book "Far and Near"; and to Dr.
LT. (jg) RICHARD WALDBOTT
S. Feigin, for his book of essays.
Lt. (jg) Richard Waldbott is
The judges consisted of the
spending a 15-day leave With 111;
following Yiddish and Hebrew
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Wald-
writers: Dr. Israel Efros, Mena-
bott of 1693 Burlingame Ave.
chem Boraisha, Dr. S. Margo-
Lt. Waldbott, who graduated
shes, David Pinski and M. Riba-
from midshipman's school at Co-
low.
lumbia University June 16, 1943,
The prizes will be awarded at
was assigned to the amphibious
MARVIN LOWENTHAL
a public celebration to be held
force of the Navy, and received
at the Park Central Hotel, New
8:30 Wednesday evening, Dec. York City, on Dec. 24.
training in amphibious operation:
Shaarey
Zedek
to
Hear
6, under the auspices of the
Branch of Jewish
at Little Creek, Va., and Fort
Men's Club of Shaarey Zedek. Mr.
Noted Chicago Rabbi
Pierce, Fla. For the last 10
Writers, Artists and
Lowenthal's lecture promises to
Rabbi Jacob Weinstein, rabbi months Lt. Waldbott has been
be one of the events of the lec- Dr. George W. Crane Scientists Opens Here
of one of the oldest Synagogues overseas in the European theater
ture season here, according to
Maurice Seligman, president of To Be Fisher Town
Lt. Waldbott, who commands
The American Committee of in Chicago, the well known Tem- of war.
K.A.M., will speak at the
the Men's Club. His topic will be
Jewish
Writers, Artists and Scien- pie
Friday eve social gathering at LCVP's, participated in both the
Hall
Speaker
Dec.
6
"Our World Tomorrow."
and the
Normandy nce
tists have opened a branch in
sion of sou
Shaarey Zedek on Dec. 8, it was invasion of
Mr. Lowenthal is best known
thern Fra, and
Detroit.
Dr.
George
W.
Crane,
dynamic
for his book, "The Jews of Ger-
The purpose of the organiza- announced today by Harry Co-
were in the first wave
many, a Story of Sixteen Cen- psychologist who electrified the tion is to make a record of all hen, president of the Congrega- his boats
the beaches in both opera-
turies." He has traveled widely, Detroit Town Hall audience at the crimes committed against the tion. The Oneg Shabot will be to hit
th e
tions. Ile pays tribute to
visiting Jewish communities in all the Fisher Theater last season, Jews by the Nazis, and to pub- held at 8:30 Friday evening in high
it
courage
and
fighting
spir
the countries of Europe, in Asia returns by popular demand, Wed- lisih this record in the form of the Social Hall.
nesday morning, Dec. 6, at 11
Rabbi Weinstein is famed of the men in the Amy.
We
and in Africa.
an indictment which will be called throughout the land as a bril- in the Navy," s the Lt r. Waldbott,
His published works include a. m. to talk on "Horse Sense the "Black Book."
the
in
Child
Training."
liant
and
forceful
speaker,
and
"take
those
boys
onto
"The Life and Letters of Henri-
The work is supported by out- as an outstanding liberal. The beaches. But after our job is
A
brilliant
speaker
who
has
etta Szold," and "Our Fathers
standing Jewish writers and by
That Begat Us" (an imaginary had many years of experience as many responsible organizations, rabbi s the author of many out- done they have to keep going
off to
a
practicing
psychologist
and
phy-
standing essays dealing with Jew- or die trying. My hat is
genealogy which constructs Jew-
such
as
World
Jewish
Congress,
ish history back to the days of sician, Dr. Crane is especially Vaad Leumi of Palestine, and ish problems and he is a frequent them."
well qualified to discuss the
contributor to The Jewish Fron-
Abraham.)
JEMS
roblems of youthful behavior. others.
tier and other Jewish periodicals.
Mr. Lowenthal has been an ed- p
itor of the Menorah Journal, He is the father of five children,
The JEMS will meet at Rouge
Dr. Weinstein has been in De-
leading Jewish quarterly. He and the author of many text Prize Winners in
troit a number of times and has Park at 1 p. in. in front of the
also represented Jewish interests books on child psychology now in
made a profound impression upon tennis courts Nr the planned
at the League of Nations. use in over 300 universities. His Hebrew School Essay
all who have heard him. He will outing, Sunday, Dec. 3. If you
two syndicated columns, "Case
also deliver the sermon at the plan to drive, please get in touch
Records of a Psychologist" and Contest to Be Named
Sabbath services at Shaarey Ze- with Helen Ganz at TR. 1-1597.
Rabbi Nathan to Speak "Test Your Horse Sense" appear The prize winners of the essay dek Synagogue on Dec. 9. Sab- For any further information con-
in scores of leading newspapers. contest, in connection with the bath services begin at 9 a. m.
cerning the outing, call the above
At Bnai Moshe Late
His lecture on the proper way
number.
25th
anniversary
of
the
United
to handle the young people of
Friday Eve Services
Schools, will be named
today promises to be both chal- Hebrew
RODIN CLUB
Dec. 3, at 2:30 p. m. East Side Women of
Rabbi Jacob J. Nathan will oc- ienging and helpful. Advance Sunday,
Bnai
Brith
to
Hold
in
the
auditorium
of
the
Rose
The
last
meeting of the Rodin
cupy the pulpit at late Friday reservations may be made at Sittig Cohen Bldg., at the grad-
Membership Tea Dec. 6
Club was held On Nov. 1 at the
evening services at Congregation Grinnell's.
uation reception.
home of Mrs. David Grossman
Bnai Moshe Dec. 1, and will de-
A membership tea for paid up of 18245 Prairie. The next meet-
The essays were written both
liver an address titled "Frustra-
in Hebrew and in English on the members and new members will ing will be on Dec. 6 at the
tion and Aggression."
following topics: "Our Language be given by the East Side Wom- home of Mrs. Jack Hyman, 4301
The following Friday, Dec. 8, Shaarey Zedek YPS to
and Our Land," "Our People and en of Bnai Brith at the home of Sturtevant.
Dr. Alfred McClung Lee, head Hold Meeting Dec. 3
Our Land," "Our Past and Our Mrs. Samuel Mitchell, 635 Lake-
of the sociology department of
Future," "Why a Knowledge of wood Ave., on Wednesday, Dec.
The
Young
People's
Society
of
DEBORAH AUXILIARY
Wayne University, will be guest
Hebrew is Important." The 6, at 8 p. m. A prize will be
In commemoration of its sixth
speaker at the late services. Dr. Congregation Shaarey Zedek will judges are the former Judge given to the member who will
Lee formerly taught at Yale and hold its first open meeting of Charles Rubiner, Dr. A. W. Sand- bring in the greatest number of anniversary, the Deborah Auxil-
New York University. He is ex- this season on Sunday, Dec. 3, ers, Louis LaMed, Maurice H. new members. Mrs. Leonard iary Bnai Brith Young Women
ecutive director of the Institute at the Shaarey Zedek. The meet- Zackheim, and Bernard Isaacs. Sims of the District Grand Lodge held it dinner at the Old Wayne
of Propaganda Analysis, is auth- ing will begin at 2:30 p. m., fol- The sponsors of the contest are will greet the new members and Club Nov. 30. Following the
or of the book, "The Fine Art lowing which there will be re- Maurice Landau and Harry Co- a Book Review of "Earth and dinner party, the play, "Harriet,"
Helen Hayes, concluded
of Propaganda," and a book on freshments and dancing. Appli-
High Heaven" will be given by starring.
the Detroit Race Riots which he cations for membership will be hen.
the
eventful
evening.
Mrs. Gertrude Oberstein.
wrote jointly with Dr. Norman filled out and the group plans for
the
year
will
be
discussed.
Bnai
Moshe
Sisterhood
D. Humphrey. Dr. Lee selected
The new officers for this year Launches War Bond Drive
as the title of his address, "Post-
are: President, Adeline Cohen;
war Problems."
The Sixth War Loan Drive
The services begin at 8:15, 1st vice president, Mannie Sim-
and are conducted by Cantor ons; 2nd vice president, Ruth So- sponsored by the Sisterhood of
David Katzman. A social hour bel; treasurer, Ben Katzman; sec- Congregation Bnai Moshe is go-
with refreshments served by the retary, Ruth Lesser.
• ing ahead under the joint leader-
Journalist and author, famous leader of the Warsaw Ghetto,
For further information please ship of Mrs. T. M. Curtis and
Sisterhood follows. The public is
who is in constant contact with the Polish Underground and
call TO. 6-0004, or TY. 6-8921. Mrs. Louis Hartman.
welcome.
the Polish government,
Sisterhood has set its goal
• at The
Will present a con-
$125,000.00 to purchase a hos-
pital plane.
fidential
report on
Mrs. I. E. Goodman, president
the latest under-
of the Sisterhood, appointed a
group of workers to assist the
ground comtnunica-
chairmen, and to date the re-
lions from Nazi
turns have been most promising.
Dr. Chaim Shoskes
NEUGARTEN
MEDICAL AID
ANNOUNCES
Due to circumstances beyond its control
THE ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Scheduled to take place at the Book-Cadillac Hotel
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6th, AT
12:30 P. M.
WILL BE HELL) AT THE
PENOBSCOT CLUB
13th Floor Penobscot Bldg.
West Fort St. at Griswold
Bnai David Sisterhood to
Be Romulus Hostesses
The Bnai David Sisterhood will
be hostesses at the Romulus Air
Base on Friday evening, Dec. 1,
immediately after Friday serv-
ices.
A meeting of the Sisterhood
will be held Monday evening,
Dec. 4, at the Bnai David Social
Hall.
ERNESPIE AID
The next meeting of the Ernes-
pie Children's Aid will be held
Monday, Dec. 4, at the home of
Mrs. Appel, 2920 Hazelwood.
Plans are being made for the
forthcoming card party to be held
Sunday evening, Dec. 10, at the
Rose Sittig Cohen Bldg. Every-
one is welcome and they will be
assured of a pleasant evening of
cards and refreshments.
Europe
TUESDAY,
DEC. 5
at 8:30 P.M.
at the
Woodward
Jewish Community Center &
Holbrook
The meeting is sponsored by the Detroit Committee of Vaad
Hahatzalah and other organizations.
Everyone interested in the fate of our brethren in Europe is
urged to attend.
ADMISSION FREE
$
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