— 1 , February 14, 1947 Support for Yeshiva University Labor Zionists Sought Here by Rabbi Bender to Hear Leader HISTORY OF JEWS IN MICHIGAN ' By IRVING L KATZ ARTICLE 53 Bnai Brith in Michigan Pisgah Women of Detrot ■•■ ••.1. rim.an• (This is the eighth of a series) HE FIRST PRESIDENT of the Pisgah Women was Mrs. Ruth T Metzger Feldman. Under her presidency, and those of her suc- cessors, the membership increased In numbers and the program of activities and services expanded. In 1938-1939, and also in succeeding years, Pisgah Women won the membership award offered by the district, and also awards for conservation of members. In 1944 the official name of Pisgah Women, as of all other Bnai Brith women's groups, was changed to Pisgah Chapter. Organized as an auxiliary to Pis. gah Lodge, its first objective was the stimulation of interest in and active support of the Bnai Brith Hillel Foundation at Ann Arbor. Pisgah Chapter contributed $1,000 toward the furnishings of the new home which was dedicated in 1942 and it maintains two annual schol- arships. Prof. Fineman Speaks Saturday at Rally With the establishment of Ye- shiva University in New York, Rabbi Abraham Bender of the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, a constitutent part of the Yeshivah, has returned to De- troit to solicit funds on behalf of this, the only Jewish university in the new world. A recent amendment in the charter of the Yeshiva College by the New York State Board of Regents has embarked the new university on an expansion pro- gram and marks American Jew- ry's attainment of educational ma- turity. During World War II, Pisgah Chapter instituted a comprehen- sive war service program and it can indeed be proud of its mag- nificent record of accomplishments. In the field of philanthropy, the sick and orphaned take first place in the hearts of the women of Pisgah Chapter. Financial support is given to the National Jewish Hospital in Denver, the Leo N. Levi Memorial Hospital in Hot Springs and the Bellefaire Orphan Home in Cleveland. MRS. CHARLES SOLOVICII Pisgah Chapter also contributes to BBYO, vocational guidance and anti-defamation and expresses its civic pride at all times in support of community drives. * r * THE MAJOR PORTION of the funds to carry out the program of activities and philanthropies is realized by means of an annual luncheon. Pisgah Chapter sponsors a dramatic group and a bowling league. It publishes a monthly bulletin, The Menorah, which won first prize in 1942 as the outstanding women's' bulletin in the country. Two past presidents of Pisgah Chapter served as presidents of Women's District Grand Lodge No. 6, Mrs. Ruth Metzger Feldman in 1937-1938 and Mrs. Charles Solovich in 1943-44. Mrs. Gerald Goldberg is the present president of Pisgah Chapter. The Greater Detroit Bnai Brith Women's' Council was organized in 1945 to coordinate, and assist in the activities of the local women's chapters. The first president was Mvs. Solovich. The incumbent is Mrs. Jack Hartstein. * * * IN ADDITION TO Pisgah Chapter, Detroit has the following eight women's chapters: Theodore Herzl, Louis Brandeis, Louis Mar- shall, Louis Marshall Business and Professional, Pisgah Business and Professional, Detroit Lodge, East Side and Rabbi Mandel Zager. Women's chapters function also in the following Michigan cities: South Haven, Grand Rapids, Marquette, Port Huron, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Benton Harbor. The Michigan Bnai Brith Wonien's Council was organized by the chapters in the state in 1940. The Michigan Council is a District Grand Lodge in miniature, doing the same work throughout the state as the Grand Lodge does throughout the district. At the present time there are 16 chapters included In the Council. The president of the council is Mrs. Al Hatosky of Benton Harbor. (Next week: Michigan IliIlel Foundations) Interfaith Aide rage Fifteen DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle CINCINNATI, 0.—A new Purim song, "In Purim Town," has been prepared for the holiday observ- ance this year by the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, Cincinnati. SERVES THE WORLD Yeshivah University serves the entire world and already holds a significant place among its great academies. Students are drawn from all parts of the United States, Canada, South America and other parts of the globe. Its alumni are scattered throughout the world and are leaders of their communities. Schools which comprise the uni- versity are the Rabbi Isaac El- chanan Theological Seminary which offers an intensive course of study leading to ordination as rabbi, Yeshivah College which of- fers the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science, the Teachers Institute, the Harry Fischel School of Higher Jewish Studies, the Talmudic Academy and the Institute of Mathemathics. The expansion program for which the university needs $5,000,000 In- cludes additional buildings, a more adequate campus, endowed pro- fessorships and scholarships and additions to its libraries. RABBI BENDER Sports Lovers Asked to Join Hikers Club Jewish men and women over 21 who are interested in outdoor sports are being invited to join Unit 53 of the Detroit News Hikers. The club meets at 1:30 p. m. Sunday at the Palmer Park ISavi. lion. Hikes are held weekly. The Detroit Central Committee of the Labor Zionist Organization of America, Poale Zion, announces that Prof. Haylm Fineman, na- tional chairman of the L.Z.O.A., will address a citywide Labor Zionist rally at 8:30 p. m. Satur- day, Feb. 15, in the Bnai Moshe Synagogue. Dr. Fineman, professor of Eng- lish at Temple University, author and contributor to Jewish publica- tions, has recently returned from the 22nd World Zionist Congress In Switzerland. He will give a first-hand report on the Congress Its well as a review of the latest developments on Palestine and the Zionist movement. He will also Welcome into the L.Z.O.A. new members and the two new branch- es which have been formed dur- infi the membership campaign of the past few weeks. "The present situation in Zion- jsm is critical," said Howard L. Agronin, L.Z.O.A. field represent- ative, in Detroit on behalf of the membership drive.'"We are calling on all of our members, as well as all others who are interested, to attend this meeting and Show our solidarity with the fighting Jewish community of Palestine In this grave hour." PLAY SAFE! ELECT ATTORNEY 10 DETROITERS ATTEND Ten Detroit youths are now at- tending the university and many prominent Detroiters attended at least one of its many departments. Among these are Rabbis M. J. Wohlgelernter, Morris Adler and Harold Rosenthal and Louis F. Neimand, assistant director of the Jewish Community Center; Jack Carmen, Harold Kaplan, D a n Schwartz and Ted Olander, busi- nessmen; and Mortimer Liss, Sam Kayne and Louis Weisenfeld, at- torneys. Rabbi Bender, a distinguished scholar, is well known in educa- tional circles through his 27 year affiliation with the seminary. His Detroit address is 9313 N. Mar- tindale avenue. LEONARD J. BURKE TRAFFIC JUDGE For Efficient, Progressive and Liberal Interpretation of Your Traffic Laws PRIMARY ELECTION FEBRUARY 17, 1947 Vote for .. . HENRY P. ONRICH SUPPORT MISSION Active supporters of Rabbi Ben- der's mission here are Rabbi Eli- ezer Levine, Rabbi Joshua Sperka, Rabbi Adler, Rabbi Wohlgelern- ter, Rabbi J. Rabinowitz, Rabbi I. Stollman, D. Berris, B. Chin- itz, I. Cohn, M. Fisher, D. Gold- berg of the East Side Coal, D. Goldberg of Park News 4gehcy, A. Kaplan, J. Keidan, C. Lesser, I. Levin, M. Mohr, J. Shevitz, I. Schlussel, I. Sosnick, M. Temchin, J. Tobin, L. J. Tobin, L. Weisenfeld and M. H. Zackheim. The Council of Orthodox Rabbis is also lending its support. for Recorder's Court Judge Practicing Attorney for 17 Years Member of Rabbi Zager Lodge (uwwwwwwww ■ -• Elect . • . . EDUARD WERNER (NON. PARTISAN) JUDGE of COMMON PLEAS COURT FOR MRS. SAMUEL OLSIIER, edu- cation vice president of the wo- men's division of the American Jewish Congress, is in charge of the fifth annual interfaith pro- gram Wednesday Feb. 19 at the Bcok Cadillac Ilotel. Following a luncheon at 12:30 p.m., Rabbi Morris Adler will speak on "Put- ting Religion to Work in the Community." Mrs. Norman Gins- berg, human relations chairman, invites all organizations to send representatives. Mrs. Max Said- man, TO. 8-9194, is taking lun- cheon reservations. :: Patronize Our Advertisers EDUARD WERNER • Former, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Wayne County. • Graduate Detroit College of Law. • Beloved Musical Director of Detroit's Michigan Theatre for many years. Have known him for over 18 years. He is lionest, just, a hard worker, I personally endorse EDUARD WERNER. and worthy of this trust.—PHIL BRESTOFF, Musical Director of Radio Station WXYZ. PRIMARY ELECTION FEB. 17 • VOTE BOTH SHORT AND LONG TERM