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A Hospital—at Last

CHRONICLE

Vol. 53—No. 3

44SPA. 27

Friday, January 19, 1951

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Former Envoy Life Sentence
Given use Koch
to Aid Israeli
Bond Issue

NEW YORK—(Special)—James G. McDonald, former
U. S. ambassador to Israel, has accepted the chairmanship of
the advisory council for the $500,000,000 bond issue to be float-
ed in the United States by the Israeli government, it was an-
nounced by the American Financial and Development Cor-
poration for Israel. <.>

AUSBURG, Germany — (Spe-
cial)—Found guilty of inciting
the Murder of at least one in-
mate of the Nazi concentration
camp at Buchenwald, Ilse Koch
was sentenced to life imprison-
ment at hard labor by a German
court, while she was in a padded
cell in a hysterical state by
simulated insanity.
It was the maximum penalty
since capital punishment has
been abolished in western Ger-
many.
The court affirmed that use
Koch had lampshades made of
human skin and also caused
other crimes against humanity.
It is expected that the defense
will appeal the verdict to the
West German Supreme Court.

I

Joining with members of the Jewish community at the ground-
breaking ceremony of the Jewish Hospital on January 14 was
Gov. G. Mennen Williams, left. With the governor are, left to
right, Max Osnos, president of the Jewish Hospital Association,
and Henry Wineman, vice-president of the association. For a
report of the groundbreaking ceremony see page 16.

(McDonald resigned recently secure the foundations of Ameri-
from his post. The appointment can democracy.
of Monnctt B. Davis as his suc-
"It is in the interest of strength-
cessor, which was reported in this ening our defenses that Israel be
paper on Jan. 5, was officially given the tools to develop its
announced last Tuesday.)
varied resources for economic
The advisory council will con- growth and to assume a role of
sist of leading Americans who increasing importance in safe-
are interested in giving moral guarding the democratic world."
support to the drive. Announce-
ment of McDonald's acceptance
was made by Henry Montor, ex-
ecutive director of the corpora-
tion.
McDonald declared that he
had accepted the post because
WASHINGTON—(Special)—American help to see that
"the conomic development of
The Israel Philharmonic Or- spaciousness of structure; a mu-
Israel is a matter of direct con- chestra which will appear at Ma- sician's workmanship and instru- Germany carries out her obligations to indemnify Jews for
cern to all Americans who are
sonic Temple on Sunday after- mentation, and finally, a quality property stolen by the Nazis was asked by the Israeli govern-
interested in strengthening the
noon, Feb. 4, conducted by Dr. of Judaism which does not imi-
cause of democracy in the Serge Koussevitzky, has just an- tate Ernest Bloch, or do anything ment in a note to the United States.
The note also was sent to au
Middle East and other parts of nounced its program. It will open but spring very evidently from
the world."
the concert with the Star the pen of a composer with vision, governments of Britain, France
"As I see it," McDonald stated, Spangled Banner and Hatikvah, with something to say and his and the Soviet Union.
"the Israeli bond issue represents and play "Psalm" from Sym- own way of saying it."
According to a release made
an investment in the future of a phony No. 1 by Ben Haim, Israel
Downes praised especiall; the
a. Synagogue
new democracy as well as in an composer, followed by the Sym- rendition of Tchiakowsky's public by the Israeli embassy, the
unprecedented humanitarian un- phony No. 5 by Prokofieff and Fourth. "It represented," he says, note asserted that the restitution
n
in
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occupying
s enac
dertaking. In these days of crists,1 Tchaikowsky's Symphony No. 4 .1"the utmost in the virtuoso vein
authorities in Germany largely I Five holy scrolls,11iilacred ark
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Upon
Israel has a direct relationship to Israel, Dr. Koussevitzky stated and it was an exciting conclusion had not been enforced.
and a number of other objects
the efforts that are being made that "before I left for Israel, I of the occasion. For a long time
Jewish property taken by the were wrecked in the Bnai Emeth
on other fronts to make more was aware that the American the audience remained to ap- Nazis is estimated at $3,000,000,-
Synagogue here on New Year's
000. Many of those who were
public does not know what to ex- plaud.”
eve, it was just disclosed by a
robbed of their property are now
pect of the Israel Philharmonic
resident of that city.
living in Israel, the note states.
Orchestra. And this is where I
Fast work by the police led
think they are in for a big sur-
"The claimants are now seri-
to the arrest of five hoodlums.
prise.
ously disturbed," the note con-
When brought to court, the van-
"They will find, not only a
tinues, "lest such prospects as
dals were placed under light bail
great orchestra, but one which
exist for having their claims met
and the police showed little in-
combines the greatest enthusiasm
should be nullified by the occupy-
terest in having the culprits
with a profound love and devo-
ing powers to divest themselves properly punished.
NEW YORK—(WNS) —Dr. tion to the art — to a degree
of control of the affairs of the
NEW YORK—(WNS)—A pro- federal German republic."
Davenport has a Jewish com-
Nahum Goldmann, chairman of which, I must say, is found rarely
posal
that
the
Israel
government
munity of about 100 families.
the American section of the even among the great nations of
bonds which are scheduled to be
The relationship between the
Jewish Agency for Palestine, has the world."
Jews and the Christian com-
urged "streamlining of Zionism's
A few tickets for this concert floated in this country in May Britain to Give Israel
shall be issued in denominations
munity has always been an ex-
organizational structure," argu- are still available at Grinnell's.
of not less than $100 was made Light Equipment Only
• • •
cellent one.
ing that only a revitalized and
by Benjamin G. Browdy, presi-
"fighting Zionist movement can ORCHESTRA RECEIVED
LONDON—(WNS)—Israel will
maintain its historic role in be- ENTIIUSIASTICALLY IN N. Y. dent of the Zionist Organization be permitted to purchase light
of
America.
NEW YORK—(Special)—The
half of the Jewish people."
Browdy, in submitting his pro- arms in this country, it was re-
Speaking here at the conclud- Israel Philharmonic Orchestra posal to the board of governors vealed when the British govern-
made
its
debut
here
Jan.
13
and
ing session of the mid-winter
of the American Financial and ment replied to the six-month-
conference of Hadassah, Dr. was enthusiastically received by Development Corporation for old Israeli request fOr per-
Service for Israel announces
Goldmann cautioned those who the audience.
Israel which was established to mission to purchase arms and that there will be no limit on the
Olin
Downes,
music
critic
of
saw the creation of Israel as the
number of food parcels sent to
conduct the Israel bond drive, other military equipment.
fulfillment of the Zionist pro- the N. Y. Times, described the declared that "bonds issued in
individuals in Israel.
The
reply
is
said
to
have
gram, and who thought this concert as "very moving and long any lower denominations than specifiically barred the sale of
Service for'Israel food parcels
made the further existence of to be remembered."
$100 May assume in the public heavy equipment such as tanks, may be obtained by visiting the
"What
we
have
here,"
he
the movement unnecessary, to
eye, the aspect of charity instead engines, trucks and large caliber Zionist Office, 1031 Penobscot
remember that although Israel writes, "is an excellent orchestra of a sound investment. Moreover, guns.
Bldg., WO. 5-1484.
is functioning normally, 'these or 94 accomplished musicians, bonds of lower denominations
capable
of
the
highly
competent
last 30 odd months have shown
would require a disproportionate
that it will take many more interpretation of the modern rep- amount of bookkeeping."
ertory,
playing
with
an
earnest-
years and a tremendous effort
"At the same time $100 de-
on behalf of the Jewish people ness and feeling worthy of the nominations of bonds would have
culture
and
the
ideal
for
which
everywhere in the world to en-
mass appeal. Tile average Ameri-
able the state really to become it stands.'
About Ben Haim's music, can Jew in the lower income
consolidated and self-support-
JERUSALEM — (ISI) — Israel of this year, the Jewish Agency
Downes writes that "the slow group will—I am sure—gladly
ing ,
expects
to receive 45,000 immi- announced.
subscribe
to
such
a
bond
isssue,"
has
a
movement of - his symphon: -
Among the new arrivals will
grants in the first three months
If the proposed reorganization noble breadth of line and spirit; Browdy said.
be 15,000 from Iraq; 12,000 from
of the Zionist movement is to
Romania; 4,000 from Iran; 2,500
prove effective, Dr. Goldman
from Poland; 2,000 from Tripoli-
said, the "state of Israel must
tania; and 2,000 from French
recognize the Zionist movement
North Africa.
as representative of Jewry out-
Total immigration for 1951 is
side Israel and give it the neces-
American
Hebrew
Congregations
sanctioned
her
MERIDIEN, Miss. — (WNS) — Mrs. William
expected to be 180,000 persons
sary status."
Ackerman, widow of the late Rabbi William appointment, but this was later denied in New as compared with the 169,430
York City by Rabbi Maurice N. Eisendrath,
Ackerman, has been chosen as rabbi of the
brought in during 1950. About
president of the Union.
Temple Beth Israel, a reform congregation.
5,000 Jews are to come from
While
approving
in
principle
the
right
of
This is the first time in the history of Ameri-
women to serve in the rabbinate, Dr. Eisendrath Afghanistan.
can Jewry that a woman has been permitted to
Transportation costs for the
asserted that his organization "would have grave
act in a rabbinic capacity. However, such a prece-
1951 immigration will reach $42,-
reservations
regarding
the
appointment
as
a
PARIS—(WNS) — Dr. Jacob dent was established some 15 years ago by the
rabbi of any non-ordained person, male or fe- 000,000, the Agency estimated.
Kaplan wa inducted here as Chief reformed-liberal congregation in London, when
Rabbi of Paris, succeeding the it appointed Lily Montagu spiritual leader of the male."
LOANS TO ARAB FARMERS
The city of Meridien has a Jewish population
congregation. Miss Montagu is still holding that
late Rabbi Julien Weil.
of 300. About 100 of them are members of the
JERUSALEM — (ISI) — Arab
The induction ceremony was post.
farmers are to receive loans
temple.
Mrs.
Ackerman,
who
is
not
an
ordained
rabbi,
attended by Maurice Fischer, Is-
Mrs. Ackerman expressed the hope that her amounting to $280,000 from the
raeli minister to France, and declared that she intends performing all rab-
appointment would influence other women into ministry of agriculture, in addi-
high church and government binical duties until such time as the congregation
attending rabbinical seminaries and becoming iton to $196,000 already allocat-
dignitaries, among them French decides to engage a duly ordained rabbi.
ed.
duly
ordained rabbis.
the
Union
of
According
to
an
earlier
report
Minister of Justice Rene Meyer.

Israel Asks
Enforcement
Israel Orchestra to Play
Ben Hahn, Tchaikovsky of Restitution

Vandals Wreck
I

`Streamlining'
of WA Urged
by Goldmann

Brotudy Urges

$100 Minimum
on Israel Bonds

Israel Lifts Limits
on Food Parcels

45,000 Immigrants Expected
to Enter Israel Through March

Woman Rabbi of Reform Temple

New Chief Rabbi
Inducted in Paris