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DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE
Friday, February 23, 1951
The Chronicle Was There
Rabbi Maimon, Visiting Here, Minister Tells Dr. Wirth Gives First Lecture
Reaffirms Religious Freedom of Experiment in Franklin Memorial Series
Human relations can be normal
Tired, ailing and bent by the ers to come to Israel and see •for
if we create the conditions under
burden of his 75 years, Rabbi themselves the progress that is
which they can be improved, de-
Judah L. Maimon, minister of re- being made.
clared Prof. Louis Wirth, sociol-
By GERIIARDT NEUMANN
ligion of the provisional govern-
Cantor Moshe Kusevitsky con-
ment of Israel, arrived last Sun- cluded the evening with two
"Democracy in Action" is the ogist of the University of Chic-
day afternoon at the airport.
guiding
star of the work of Rev. ago, in a talk on "Freedom,
songs which were acclaimed en-
Richard
E. Evans, minister of Power and Values in Our Pres-
A number of leading Mizrachi thusiastically by the 500 guests
personalities had come out to who had come to witness this out- the Presbyterian Labor Temple ent Crisis" on Feb. 15.
Wirth was the first speaker in
in New York, who spoke at a
Willow Run to welcome the noted standing event.
scholar and long-time Mizrachi
Rabbi Maimon was supposed to private meeting in the Com- the newly created Wayne Uni-
leader, and the Ben Akiba Youth be officially welcomed by the munity Council offices last Mon- versity series of Leo M. Franklin
Lectures in Human Relations.
Group made the big reception City of Detroit Monday morning. day.
Evans showed pictures of the The Franklin Memorial Chair
hall of the airport resound with Because of his weak condition,
was established by Temple Beth
their Hebrew songs.
however, the ceremony had to be work of Labor Temple which
El.
proved
that
groups
of
all
races
Rabbi Maimon had been invit- called off.
The speaker, who was intro-
and
creeds
from
one
of
the
ed to Detroit to be guest of honor
G. N. toughest neighborhoods in New duced by Dr. David Henry, pres-
at a banquet at Fort Wayne Hotel.
York could live together in ident of Wayne, and Prof. Lloyd
Due to his physical condition,
harmony and come to see each A. Cook, first Franklin professor,
• owever, he did not eat with the
other's viewpoints and problems. discussed the crisis of the present
guests but spent most of the time
Evans emphasized that he was situation and the difficulties of
In a private room.
against
surrendering any prin- a solution.
He returned to the banquet hall
He warned that this is no time
ciples. Each group should prac-
in time for the speeches. Greet-
tice and be proud of its own to get hysterical or complacent.
ings in English or in Yiddish were
traditions and heritage., But it A frequent mistake these days,
extended by Julian Krolik, chair-
also
should learn about the he said, is to see things in black
man of the board of the Jewish
problems of the other side and, and white. We neglect to see our
Welfare Federation; Benjamin
through personal contact, be able own shortcomings by pointing at
Laikin, president of the Jewish
to appreciate other viewpoints. those of our adversaries. Such
National Fund Council: Mayor
propaganda will defeat its own
More than 15,000 youngsters purposes.
Albert E. Cobo and Rabbi Isaac
Stollman.
are using the facilities of Labor
Wirth pointed out that it is
Temple each month. Educational neither political nor economic
Rabbi Maimon, who spoke in
work, recreational efforts, ex- differences that divide the United
Yiddish, reiterated the statements
periments in living together are
he had made on previous occa-
States and Russia but basic ideas
the experiences of the people
sions, namely that Israel is built
which cannot be defeated by
who come together in that
on the principles of freedom and '
arms.
strange place on 14th street and
equality and that the preserva-
The breakdown of communi-
Second boulevard.
tion of the religious rights of all
cations between the two nations,
citizens is the main concern of
Five churches meet in Labor Wirth said, is one of the most
the government.
Temple, including one Jewish serious handicaps in the peace
He emphasized that religious
congregation. Courses are being effort. Through isolation, feelings
freedom Is guaranteed in the
held, and dances too. Veterans of insecurity are bred .which, in
• Israeli Declaration of Inde-
groups also have made Labor turn, become feelings of aggres-
pen ence and t at the govern-
MRS. ARTHUR SCHREIER, Temple their home. It is a sion. Our present mood, he stated,
ment has never infringed on
president- elect of Rex Chapter, whirlpool of activities, 24 hours calls for sober examination.
the rights of any Israeli citizen.
Bnai Brith, announces that the a day, seven days a week, ac-
The people of the world have
Maimon also declared emphat- group will hold a joint meet- cording to Evans.
much in common in their life
ically that the Christian holy ing with Rex Lodge Monday
The speaker said that the objectives, Wirth said. Nobody
places in Jerusalem would enjoy evening at Friendship Hall, 3125 effects of this tremendous effort rejects democracy but puts a dif-
much greater security in Israeli Fenkell, for the purpose of in- were already noticeable. One of ferent emphasis on the idea. The
1tantls tban under the protecto- stalling its officers and receiv- the groups that needs help most only way out of this dilemma
rate of any other state.
ing its charter. Other officers urgently is that of the Puerto is to study the values by which
. The minister invited his listen- to be installed include Mes- Ricans. Through the work of people live and to create a basis
dames Fern Aaron, Joyce Seed- Labor Temple, dangerous youth for common understanding. Pro-
berg and Helen Diskin, vice- gangs could be broken up and gress in this direction has been
presidents; Eileen Diskin, treas- their activities channeled into made by UNESCO studies, Wirth
urer; Joan Finegood, financial more healthful and constructive added.
secretary; Betty Plotkin record- Ways.
In the field of human rela-
• As part of the series of com- ing secretary; and Gloria Wein-
Be it religious festivals or elec- tions, the speaker said, it must
munity clinics, sponsored by the berg, corresponding secretary. tion campaigns —Labor Temple be understood that they include
will always be a focusing point all human activities and that
Michigan region of Women's
American ORT in cooperation
from which radiate knowledge solutions cannot be reached un-
and insight. less we take the task seriously
with the women's division of the
The meeting was under the and do something about the prob-
Jewish Welfare Federation, ORT
chairmanship of Samuel J. lems of living together. Our ef-
South will meet at 1 p.m., Mon-
Rhodes, president of the Jewish
day, at the home of Mrs. Sidney
A memorial meeting for Mrs. War Veterans Memorial Home
J. Burtin, 19414 Gloucester road.
. Mrs. Leo Croll will be discus- Benjamin Stein, who passed away Association.
sion leader, while Mrs. Samuel a month ago, will be held at 2:30
S. Aaron will be resource person. p.m. Sunday at the Rose Sittig
Mrs. Ben Jacob is president of Cohen Building.
This meeting will be held un-
ORT South.
The Young Israel Institute of
The clinics are being held on der the auspices of the Kvutzah
Jewish Studies will present Leo
an organizational and neighbor- Ivrith and its Auxiliary.
Pfeffer, associate general counsel
hood basis to give women an
It will include appropriate
of the American Jewish Con-
opportunity to discuss existing readings from the Psalter, a brief
gress and authority in the field
social service facilities in the talk by Bernard Isaacs and Alex
The club leadership course of of church-state relationship, at a
Jewish community and methods Gershon, a reading by Aaron Ta-
for achieving needed additional back and the chanting of the the League of Jewish Women's public assembly at 8:30 p.m,,
Organizations, under the direc- Tuesday, March 6 in the Young
facilities.
Mole.
tion of Mrs. Rupert Cortright, Israel Youth Center.
will start at 12:45 p.m., at the
Pfeffer is being brought to the
Halvey Music Center.
community under the auspices of
This course will incorporate the Jewish Community Council.
the following:
The evening's program will be
How to develop poise, ease conducted jointly by the Insti-
nad self-confidence.
tUte and the Women's League of
The Landsmanschaften Plan- erned by an executive commit-
How to adjust emotionally and Young Israel.
ning Committee of the Jewish tee and officers elected by the mentally to speech situations and
Pfeffer will discuss "Tensions
Welfare Federation has present- assembly.
acquire skill in using voice in Church-State Relations."
pleasantly
and
effectively.
ed a plan to the Landsmanschaf-
Pending the setting up of the
Institute sessions are regularly
How to lead group and panel
ten of the city for their consid- permanent organization, t h e
held every Wednesday evening
discussions.
eration.
Planning Committee proposes
How to develop better under- 1 in the Center building. Lectures
The plan calls for 1) forma- that it should name the lands-
tion of an all-year-round organi- manschaften's representative to standing of people—to become' are offered in the following sub-
zation and program for lands- the Federation Board of Gover- better leaders in today's world. jects:
Jewish history, Jewish philoso-
Fundamentals of parliament-
manschaften and 2) the election nors.
ary procedure — Practice and phy, The Psalms, interpretation
of a representative of the Lands-
This will be done by a nom-
manschaften to the Board of inating committee which will and conduct of business meet- of prayers, and Hebrew.
ings.
Governors of the Federation.
Late registrations are still
present three names to the entire
The cooperative council will being accepted in all classes.
The Federation plan provides Planning Committee together
that the Landsmanschaften will with their qualifications. The meet with case chairmen and Further information can be ob-
i/ie assisted in "clarifying their Planning Committee will choose presidents of service groups at tained through the Young Israel
10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 1 at office, TE. 4-4145.
purposes and objectives and .. . one person by majority vote.
the home of Mrs. Eli Gross,
ART DEPARTMENT
provide directions towards their
The Planning Committee will 25131 Roycourt, Huntington
The Young Israel Art Depart-
-achievement" as well as enable
ment, under the direction of
them as a unit to join the or- meet soon to hear the viewpoints Woods.
Mrs. David Werbe, has begun its
ganizations division of the Allied of the various landsmanschaften.
MENUHIN GIFT
Some objections have already
spring season of activities.
Jewish Campaign.
TEL AVIV—(ISI)— Hepzibah
Sessions for youngsters are
As to the structure of a uni- been voiced on the ground that
fied body, the plan calls for an these groups are fully repre- and Yehudi Menuhin donated $4,- held every Thursday from 4 to
assembly on which all the sented in the Jewish Community 200 from the proceeds of their 5:45 p.m., and Sunday mornings
• 'groups will receive the repre- Council, which also serves to concerts in Israel to be used for from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Classes
sentation of two delegates. The plan their programs and activi- the encouragement of musical for adults are held on Thursday
composition and talent.
evenings from 8 to 10 p.m.
unified organization shall be gov- ties if desired.
in Democracy
To Be Intoned
ORT South Slates
Community Clinic
Memorial Planned
for Mrs. B. Stein
forts must crystallize into law.
We cannot legislate bias out
of existence, Wirth stated, but
we can legislate discrimination
out of existence. We can create
the atmosphere in which a is
possible for human beings to live
together amicably, because there
is no evidence that prejudice is
an inherited trait.
The important thing to do,
Wirth concluded, is to take posi-
tive action in our own sphere of
activity to correct the short-
comings of society.
G. N.
Heads Luncheon
MRS. MORRIS KAZDAN is
general chairman for the an-
nual luncheon and fashion show
of the Maimonides Medical So-
ciety Auxiliary to be held
March 28 at the Book-Cadillac
Hotel. Mrs. henry Small,
president, announces a special
meeting at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday
at the Lee Plaza to discuss the
forthcoming affair. For lunch-
eon reservations call Mrs. Max
Blaine, UN. 3-3792.
CHAJES-KOZENN RECITALS
Marguerite Kozenn, soprano,
and Julius Chajes, composer-
pianist, have been invited to
give joint recitals in celebration
of Jewish Music Month in Char-
leston, S. C. on Sunday, in At-
lanta, Ga. on Monday, and in
Birmingham, Ala. on Wednesday.
Young Israel Slates Pfeffer • ,
Overall Group • Plans Young Adult Purim Fete
to Start Course
in Leadership
LandsManschaften Offered
JWF Plan for Overall Group
Anyone interested in this pro-
gram, which is open to every-
one regardless of previous ex-
perience or talent, is asked to
come to the office of Young Is-
rael and register.
CHORAL GROUP
The Young Israel Choral
Group, together with the re-
cently formed Dramatic Group,
are beginning rehearsals on the
annual cantata to be presented
on the occasion of the 28th an-
niversary idnner, scheduled for
Sunday evening, June 17.
Those interested in participat-
ing in this performance are
asked to contact the music di-
rector, Felix Resnick, or Hillel
Abrams, executive secretary of
Young Israel. The minimum age
is 14.
Young Israel of Detroit will
be host to its entire membership
at a social evening on Saturday
night, March 3.
YOUNG ADULTS
The Young Adults of Young
Israel will present their fourth
annual Purim carnival on March
24 at their Center, 12521 Dexter.
The entire building will be
devoted to the activities, each
of which will be manned by
trained personnel.
Young Israel is being assisted
by a professional carnival man
in these preparations. Numer-
ous booths in line with the spirit
of the holiday, a refreshment
stand, entertainers and several
features will spark the affair,