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DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle

Friday, February 7, 1947

Dr. Alvin Hersch World News in Brief
Taken by Death Anti-Semitism Rising

HISTORY OF JEWS
IN MICHIGAN

(Continued from page 1)
message of brotherhood to over
half a million men in the armed
forces from the Great Lakes to the
ARTICLE 52
Gulf of Mexico. He excelled as an
interpretor of Judaism from both
Christian and Jewish pulpits and
Bnai Brith in Michigan
gave generously of his time to col-
lege and fraternal groups.
Detroit Lodge
ON LAW FACULTY
He was a member of the faculty
of the law school of the University
(This is the seventh in a series.)
MUNICH (WNS)—Dr. Philip Auerbach, Bavarian corn.
of Detroit and was author of such
missioner
for political persecutees, charged that anti-Semi-
THE YEAR ,1895 marks an important landmark in the history of legal textbooks as "Chattel Mort-
tism was steadily rising in Bavaria and that the anti-Sem-
Bnai Brith women. At the convention in that year, a resolution was gages" and "Instalment Sales."
In 1929 he was appointed by the ites were "using th'e same tactics as in 1933."
passed that the District Grand Lodges "be empowered to establish
auxiliary lodges for women under such regulations as may be ap- Detroit Bar Asociation to study
Disclosing that he had complained to the U. S. Military
traffic court conditions. His recom- Government that the Nazis in Bavaria were receiving pref-
proved by the executive committee."
In 1897 the Past President's Association of District 4 called to. mendations resulted in a bill es-
gether a number of wives and tablishing the Detroit Traffic erence over Jews in matters
daughters of Bnai Brith leaders Court. He was ratner of the Pub- A housing, that German British Fascists
and founded "Ruth Lodge," the lic Defender movement in Michi- tradesmen were refusing to sell
first Bnai Brith women's auxiliary gan and co-author of the model food to Jews, that Jews were being Fade Before Force
in the country. Ruth Lodge was Public Defender Bill with U. S. forcibly ejected from streetcars
LONDON (JTA)—Police rein-
in existence for only nine years. Supreme Court Justice Frank and that Nazis were in custody of
forcements and squads of husky
Jewish
property,
Dr.
Auerbach
Murphy.
In 1911, Adolph Kraus, in his
The Detroit College of Law said he cautioned the authorities Jewish youths and members of the
presidential message to the Su- awarded him the Bachelor of Laws that if "authority pases into Ger- East End Communist Party as-
preme Lodge Convention, recom- and Letters degree in 1909. In man hands, the situation in Ger- sembled in the heavily populated
mended that "the women of Is- 1926, the University of Detroit be- many would in 10 years revert to Jewish quarter this week follow-
ing threats of fascist violence, but
what it was in 1933."
rael should be placed in a more stowed a doctorate upon him.
the anti-Semites failed to make an
COMMUNAL
LEADER
To
meet
the
rising
tide
of
anti-
favorable position in the Order,
appearance.
Long active in civic affairs, Dr.
either by making them full mem- Hersch, served as chairman of Semitism, he urged the establish-
The Trades Union Council told
ment of special courts with spe-
bers or instituting lodges on the the speakers bureaus of the De- cific jurisdiction of handling anti- the Jewish Telegraphic Agency
that it hds not been approached
plan of the Eastern Star." From troit Community Fund and the Al- Semitic incidents.
by the ministry of labor for a dis-
lied
Jewish
Campaign,
on
the
leg-
that time on, the auxiliaries be-
A spokesman for the U. S. Mili- cussion of the projected admission
gan to grow gradually. Once hav- islation committee of the Detroit tary Government her6 admitted to England of 80,000 displaced
ing established themselves and Bar Association and as a member that "manifestations of abti-Semi- Jews. The T.U.C. stressed that be-
demonstrated their ability to be of the board of trustees of Tem- tism are more common today than fore the reported plan to admit
of service to Bnai Brith and to ple Beth El. He was 32nd degree several months ago," but he de- 503,000 DP's as workers in Bri-
Jewry as a whole, the auxiliaries Mason.
Alvin D. Hersch was born in nied that the anti-Semites were tain's undermanned industries
took the next step in their growth
using the same tactics as in 1933.
could be put into effect, its ap-
and began creating Women's Detroit, Sept. 8, 1888, the fourth
Dr. Barnett Brickner, chief of proval must be secured.
Grand Lodge. In 1922 District 4 generation of his family to reside
The Jewish Committee for Relief
gave birth to the first Grand Wo- in this city. He is survived by American rabbis with the Army
men's Lodge and in 1933 Wo- his cousins, Russell E. Cone, Clar- and Navy, charged in Berlin that Abroad stated that it expects such
MRS. HARRY FLEISHMAN men's Grand Lodge No. 6 was es- ence H. and Maurice A. Enggass the Jewish DP's in the American approval to be given, but that the
and Hugo S. Fechheimer, of De- and British zones were getting details of the plan are not yet set.
tablished. Since then, four other Grand Lodges were established.
The British delegation at the
In 1935 a further step forward on the status of the auxiliaries was troit, and Mrs. Max P. Heaven- "too much food to die on and too
little to live on" and "animals in
United Nations has ben authorized
taken by the Supreme Lodge when a constitutional amendment was rich of Saginaw.
zoo have a higher standard of by its government to sign the In-
adopted providing that "Women's auxiliary lodges may be established
living than the displaced Jews."
ternational Refugee Organization
by the respective District Grand Lodges."
constitution.
* • *
AT THE 1933 CONVENTION, an even more far-reaching step
Before the organization can be-
•
was taken when it was voted to give each Women's Grand Lodge the
DP's 'Not Cracking,
gin to function, 15 nations who
right to send one representative to the Supreme Lodge convention with
will meet at least 75 percent of
NEW YORK—Strong congres- Look to Palestine'
the privilege of voice but without the right to vote.
the I.R.O. operational budget of
In' 1940 the Women's Supreme Council was organized as a national sional interest in the forthcoming
Rabbi $151,000,000 must be signatories
FRANKFURT (JTA)
coordinating body for the Grand Lodges, and through them, for the Conference on Hebrew Liberation Philip
S. Bernstein, advisor on to the constitution. It is now cer-
American
the
by
•ponsored
network of auxiliaries that spanned the country.
tain that other nations Which have
l.eague for a Free Palestine was Jewish affairs to U. S. forces in been waiting for a British decision
The following eight point program was adopted:
Europe, said that he is maintain-
ndicated
by
former
Senator
Guy
Adopt
as
a
national
educational
program
the
Hillel
Founda-
will also sign.
1.
Gillette, president of tho ;ng close liaison with every for-
tionslintt counsellorships, Aleph Zaclik Aleph, Vocational Service Bu M.
reau, Junior Bnai Brith Girls, adult education and public information '.eague, who announced that three ign mission in Germany in an
!fort to speed Jewish emigration
2. Institute a national junior girls' program patterned after th' ;enators and nine representatives
Ilunich Flour Mill
A.Z.A., with a special committee to be named to consult with the have accepted invitations to con- from Germany. •
He added, however, that it is
ference sessions Feb. 8 and 9.
A.Z.A. on the formulation of plans.
The senators include James E. "clear that Palestine remains the Cleaned for Matzohs
3. Reaffirm belief in and pledge continued support to the Hillel
Murray (Dem.,' Mon',..), Warren fundamental hope of the majority
Foundations and counsellorships
MUNICH (JTA)—A four-day re-
Magnuson (Dem., Wash.) and of displaced Jews and represents ligious ceremony during which a
4. Launch a national auxiliary membership campaign.
the
most
realistic
possibility
of
Sheridan
Downey
(Dem.,
Calif.).
Continue
support
to
all
Bnai
Brith
philanthropic
projects
as
5.
Munich flour mill was ritually
Rep. Ray Madden of Indiana, resettlement for the majority, and cleansed in preparation for grind-
well as other Bnai atith-sponsored undertakings.
the
primary
emphasis
must
there-
who
will
attend,
was
acclaimed
Undertake
a
circulation
campaign
for
the
National
Jewish
6.
ing flour for matzohs was com-
when he protested in the House fore be placed on Palestine." He pleted this week. The matzohs will
Monthly, both among auxiliary members and non-members.
said
the
DP's
are
restive,
but
that
Continue
financial
assistance
and
service
to
the
American
Red
against
British
repatriation
delays
7.
be distributed to displaced Jews
in the face of a mounting death they are not cracking under the throughout Germany.
Cross and support of refugee aid wor7.
Recognize
the
Supreme
Lodge
and
executive
committee
of
rate
among
European
Jews,
and
strain.
8.
• • •
added: "At the same time it is en-
Bnai Brith as the policy-making body for all Bnai Brith.
tirely understandable' that friends
Austria Withdraws
IN 1942, THE WOMEN'S SUPREME COUNCIL changed the name and relatives in Palestine should
of "Bnai Brith Auxiliaries" to "Bnai Brith Women," and in 1944 it was take matters into their own hands, Objection on Treaty
QUICK FROZEN
and it is equally understandable
changed again to "Mini Brith Chapters."
LONDON (JTA)—Austria has KOSHER POULTRY
The 95,800 Bnai Brith women, young women, and girls, organized in that Americans should sympathize
over 530 units throughout the country, have rendered yeoman service not only with the Hebrews in no objection to inclusion in the
No Work - ,No Waste
in every aspect of the Bnai Brith program. In the last decade the Europe but with their tragedy in peace treaty being drafted by the
Big Four deputies of a clause safe-
women of the Order came into their own, rendering magnificent serv- Palestine."
Ready To Cook
guarding
racial
and
religious
ice, contributing Immeasurably in resources and woman-power to the
rights And barring discrimination,
expansion of Bnai Brith major activities.
Strictly
Fresh Butter, Eggs
Chancellor Leopold Figl said here.
The first Bnai Brith auxiliary in Michigan was Detroit's Ladies
and Cheese
His
statement
was
in
direct
con-
Auxiliary of Pisgah Lodge No. 34. It was organized in 1922 to do
tradiction to that made last week
charitable work and received its charter from the Grand Lodge in
by Austrian Foreign Minister Karl
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1923.
Gruber, who said that such a
It was composed of the female members of the households of
'
clause would constitute undesir-
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members of Pisgah and was sponsored by the Lodge. Mrs. Harry
A Detroit branch of the Brith able discrimination between Jews
Fleishman was the first president. The auxiliary functioned until
Trumpeldor of America (Betar) and non Jews.
about the end of 1929 when it went out or existence.
The move to organize again a woman's auxiliary occured in 1933. was established Jan. 30 at a spe-
In that year a small group of women applied for a charter and estab- cial meeting in the home of M.
lished the present Pisgah Chapter. From the original membership of Manuel Merzon, president of the
42 in 1933, Pisgah Chapter has grown today to a membership of New Zionist Organization of Amer-
1,900, the largest Bind Brith women's chapter in the world.
ica.
The new unit, which consists of
ages 14 to 18, is dedicated to
Rabbi Segal's Subject boys
Kadimah Club Awaits
the education of Jewish youth in
A new experience in
preparation
for immigration to
Is 'Images We Worship' and life in Palestine.
Luncheon Wednesday
tempting flavor . . . the
National offi-
Rabbi Jacob Segal will preach on ces are in New York City.
The annual fund raising event
piquant tang of poppy
The Detroit branch will meet
of the Kadimah club will be a "The Images We Worship" at this
seeds, blended into flaky,
luncheon Wednesday at Kerns Sabbath morning services of each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Phil-
delicious new Manna
lip Jaffe, TY. 4-0145, has been ap-
Auditorium. Proceeds will go to- Northwest Hebrew Coegregation.
ward building a permanent library
Matzos. Try them -
His sermon topic for the Sab- pointed chairman of the local
building at the Children's Fresh bath Eve worship on Feb. 14 will be group.
today!
Betar is also organizing a group
Air Camp and also for the pur- 'That Lincoln Shall Not Have Died
of men and women, ages 19 to 22.
chase of books and publications. in Vain."
Tickets for the luncheon may be
secured by calling Mrs. Bertha
Goldberg, TO. 6-0787.

in Reich, Army Admits

By IRVINO L KATZ

Bavarian Incidents Acknowledged
as Preferences Arc Given to Nazis

Congressmen Join
League Conclave

,

Branch of Betar
Organized Here
for Boys 14 to 18

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Bessarabian Leader
to Address Unit here

David Seltzer, New York repre.
sentative of the Bessarabian Fed-
eration of American Jews, will ad-
dress the United Bessarabian Re-
lief of Detroit at 8:30 p.m. Sun-
day Feb. 9 at Assembly Hall, 12th
Street at Clairmount.
Seltzer has a list of Bessarablan
Jews who have returned to Bosse.
rabia.

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