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THE JEWISH NEWS

Friday, January 22, 1943

What's Happening in Detroit

J

EWISH heroes of the war against tyranny today
are to be found on all fronts, as indicated in the
weekly reports of the Jewish Welfare Board, published
in The Jewish News.

The Detroit Jewish community has contributed its
share of heroes. Last week, the entire community was
deeply moved by the report that natives on a tiny. Pa-
cific island near the Solomons are caring for. the grave
of Capt. Rubin Iden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Iden of
1918 Pingree Ave. Capt. Iden's dive bomber crashed
near that isle on Sept. 20, 1942.

In Detroit, last Sunday, Rubin's 13-year-old brother,
Jack, was honored by Ben Kaufman. of Trenton, N. J.,
national commander of the Jewish War Veterans of the
United States and holder of the Congressional Medal of
Honor awarded him in the last war.

• The hero of the last war pinned a medal on Jack
Iden in recognition of the sacrifice made by his brother
in the service of his country. Jack is said to be the
youngest to possess such a medal.

There are two other Iden brothers in the service of
our country—Isadore, a corporal in the Army medical
corps, and Sam, stationed at the Great Lakes Naval
Training Station.

Commander Kaufman was honored at numerous
functions in Detroit, including a breakfast tendered in
his honor by Mayor Jeffries on Monday morning.

Labor Committee Speaker Heard Here

On Sunday evening, a stirring appeal in behalf of
the Jews who are suffering under the heel of Nazism
was made before a large audience at the Workmen's
Circle Educational Center by Judge Charles Solomon of
the Municipal Court of New York.

Describing the existing barbarism as a result of
which more than 2,000,000 Jews already have lost their
lives in Nazi-held Europe; Magistrate Solomon, who
spoke under the auspices of the Detroit branch of the
Jewish Labor Committee, described the activities of the
Committee and its connections with the underground
anti-Nazi movement. He told of reports that are reach-
ing the Jewish Labor Committee through the estab-
lished connections in various countries throughout
Europe.
Joseph Bernstein, chairman of the local committee,
presided and gave a report on the national conference
of the Jewish Labor Committee held in New York re-
cently.

Silver to Address Young Israel Forum

- Harold Silver, executive director of the Jewish So-
cial Service Bureau of Detroit, will address the eighth
in the series of symposia sponsored by Young Israel o,f
Detroit, . next Wednesday evening, at the Yeshivah on
Dexter and Cortland. His subject will. be "Jews in the
Soviet Union."

- Brenner Group Has Cultural Programs

. Brenner Branch of Jewish National - Workers' Alli-
ance is continuing its cultural programs, supplementary
to - its regular organizational program. At its last meet-
ing, N. Schrodeck spoke on the life of Theodore Herzl
and the formation of the World Zionist Congress.

- Rabino Exhibit Continues for Week

. The art works of Saul Rabino, Los Angeles artist,
remain on exhibit at the Jewish Community Center for
another week.
Mr. Rabino's oil paintings and water colors, prac-
tically all of which deal with Jewish themes, have at-
tracted wide attention here. His background and his
deep-rooted Jewish feelings are evident in his works.

Twenty Years Ago This Week

Compiled From the Records of the
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

BERLIN—An acknowledgement that the idea of
a federation of Arab states, including Palestine and
Transjordania, is gaining ground, and advice to the
Zionists to be prepared to fit into the new scheme
Was made here by Dr. Chaim Weizmann at the semi-
annual meeting of the Greater Actions Committee of
the Zionist Organization.
Vladimir Jabotinsky, founder of the Jewish Le-
gion and for three years a member of the executive
committee of the Zionist Organization resigned from
both the committee and the Zionist Organization it-
self. There has been serious conflict between him
and Dr. Weizmann on fundamental Zionist policy.

. LONDON—Reports reaching here from Munich
convey the alarm felt by the Jewish population of
that city as a result of the constantly intensified ac-
tivities of the Bavarian National Socialists, led by
Adolf Hitler. Jews abroad are urged to intervene to
prevent a pogrom. Liberal German newspapers con-
firm the prediction of a general uprising engineered
by Hitler.
MOSCOW—Careful investigation disproves cur-
rent reports in the English and American press that
there is a Jewish Defense Army in the Ukraine,
numbering some 500,000 men. There are small
groups of armed Jewish young men scattered
throughout small towns to guard against aggression,
but their total number is no more than a few thou-
sand. There seems to be no necessity for a large
Jewish force. The Red Army is more than a match
for any bandit groups that appear on occasion and
the Jews are safe as long as the Red Army remains
supreine.

PARIS—Max Norclau, noted Jewish author and
philosopher and long-time Zionist leader, died here
after a long illness at the age Of 74.

Sidney Alexander Heads K. P. Lodge

Hashomer Hatzair Dedicates Day to JNF

Sidney L. Alexander, one of the most active leaders
in Allied Jewish Campaigns and the Detroit Service
Group, on Tuesday night assumed a post he held 19.
years ago—that of acting chancellor commander of De-
troit Lodge No. 55 of Knights of Pythias.

Detroit branch of Hashomer Hatzair will devote
Sunday to the Jewish National Fund and the celebra-
tion of Tu b'shevat. On the occasion of the new year of
trees this group has set as its project the raising of
funds to plant 100 trees in Palestine.

Detroit Lodge 55, which received its charter on the
day Mr. Alexander was born—Oct. 7, 1885—had chosen
Robert Cole chancellor commander. Mr. Cole, however,
has been called to the service with our armed forces,
and Mr. Alexander has been summoned to act as chan-
cellor commander for the year.

In the afternoon there will be a talk on the histori-
cal background and celebration of Tu b'shevat, for
members of the organization. At 6:30 p.m. there will be
a JNF cafeteria supper for parents and friends of the
movement. It will be followed by a JNF Carnival.
Everybody is invited to attend this event at the Bnai
David Synagogue, Elmhurst at Fourteenth.

Other officers installed at the K. of P. Hall, Erskine
and John R, are: Ben Bolotnikoff, vice-chancellor;
Joseph Snyder, retiring chancellor commander, master
of work; Nathan Waterstone, master of exchequer; Si-
mon Silver, keeper of records and seals; prelate, Ralph
Snider; master of arms, Leslie Rosenthal; inner guard,
Max Charnes; outer guard, Abe Rosen.

Knights of Pythias has the distinction of being the
only order to be chartered by Congress.

Home Relief Society Is 20 Years Old

Tzvi Karbal, head of the Detroit movement for the
past six months, entered the Army this past week. He
is being succeeded by Sora Levine, former secretary
who is in turn being replaced by Miriam Levine.

Ladies Present School Bus to Yeshivah

Aaron Rosenberg will be the guest speaker at the
Hamisha Asar party of the Ladies of Yeshivath Beth
Yehudah, Saturday, 8::30 p.m., in the Yeshivah build-
ing, Dexter and Cortland.

An interesting anniversary will be observed Satur-
day, Jan. 30, when the Home Relief Society will reach
its 20th birthday.
Mrs. Edward Jeffries Jr., as head of the Department
of Public Welfare Commission, was helpful in the for-
mative stages of the society. During the depression,
Home Relief was in position to help many needy fami-
lies. Sick people were hospitalized with funds of the
organization in city, county and state hospitals.

On this occasion the Ladies of the Yeshivah will
dedicate a new school bus they have recently acquired
for the Yeshivah -to handle the increase of students
needing transportation to and from the schobl.

When unemployment problems arose, many pover-
ty-stricken were assisted. School children suffering
from malnutrition were provided supplementary as-
sistance. Children who could not attend school because
they did not have footwear and clothing were provided
with these necessities. Unemployed were assisted in
finding employment.
Home Relief Society especially was helpful in ef-
fecting a .co-ordinated program for Passover relief and
cooperated with the Jewish Social Service Bureau in
supervising Mo'os Chitim activities and in avoiding du-
plication of efforts.
Junior Home Relief Society was organized 13 years
ago and took as its project the work of providing school
children with extra clothing, books and lunch money.
Members are now assisting in work of the Red Cross
and USO and are cooperating with the Army and Navy .
Committee of the Jewish Welfare Board. Bertha Bel-
kin, president, is head of the junior section of the Army
and Navy Committee.
Home Relief Society's 400 members and Junior
Home Relief's 100 members are devoting their present
major activities to war efforts.

Holds Oneg Shabbat at Shaarey Zedek

Young Judaea Activities

Young Judaeans will celebrate Hamisha Asar at the
home of Ilene Blake, 2941 Sturtevantat, Sunday at 2
pin. Junior Menorah group, led by Evelyn Eiselman,
will present a playlet, "Davey Makes Up His Mind."
There will be songs, dances and refreshments. Contri-
butions will be accepted for the planting of trees in
Palestine.
Herzl Boys, led by Annette Isaacs. and Daughters of
the White and Blue, led by Helen Kass, are the new
\ Young Judaea clubs.
The Young Judaea Council will meet Thursday at
the home of Anna Wax, 2972 Glendale.
Kadimah Young Judaea group's new officers are:
Doreen Lelchook, president; Sylvia Goldstiek and Vi-
vienne Black, vice-president; Shulamith Adler, record-
ing secretary; Ethelene Klein, corresponding secretary;
Gloria Brode, treasurer; Beverly Rose, Jewish National
Fund; Dorothy Shapero, Keren Hanoar. Club sponsors
are Miss Ruth Friedland and Miss Marilyn Einhorn.
Meetings are held Sunday mornings at 11. Girls 11 to
13 are invited to join by calling Miss Einhorn, TY.
6-0353.

Non-Jews Honor Kahn's Memory

Two large gifts were made by non-Jews last week
in memory of Albert Kahn.
0. W. Burke, general contractor, contributed $500
to the Jewish Welfare Federation, in Mr. Kahn's
memory.
Honoring Mr. Kahn's memory, Darin & Armstrong
gave $500 to the North End Clinic.

Albert Kahn's Bequests

In addition to his bequest of $10,000 to the Jewish
Welfare Federation, Mr. Kahn's will left $5,000 to
Temple Beth El.
Mr. Kahn has been affiliated with Temple Beth El
since early manhood.

Prepare for Labor Zionist Parley

Detroit labor Zionists are making plans to send
large delegations to the national convention of all
branches of the labor Zionist movement in New York
March 26 to 28.
It is announced that delegates of all the branches
and clubs of the Poale Zion-Zeire Zion Party, the Jew-
ish National Workers' Alliance, the Pioneer Women's
Organization, the League for Labor Palestine and
Habonim Labor Zionist Youth will participate.

The decision to call this Conver4ion was adopted at
a recent convention of the Poale Zion-Zeire Zion, held
in Syracuse, N. Y.. The Syracuse convention held that
there was an urgent need to formiltlate a program of
action for American Jews. The program would em-
brace Jewish needs and interests in this country as well
as the needs of the entire Jewish people and might
serve as a basis for Jewish unity, 'which an effck.tive
presentation of Jewish demands before the coming
peace conference will require.

Mrs. Yetta Levine, one of the oldest members of the
organization, will be the honored on her 81st birthday.
There will be a musical program. Admission is free.
For information, call Mrs. H. Rottenberg, TO. 5-1171, or
the office of the Yeshivah, HO. 7990.

Zionist Youth Council of Detroit has completed
plans for an Oneg Shabbat to be held Friday evening
in celebration of the festival of Hamisha Asar B'Shevat.
It will take place after the late Friday evening services
at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue. The program fol-
lows: A singing and verse speaking choir, Miss Molly
Zeltzer, soloist; readings by Miss Beth Laikin and Ben
Kutnik, and community singing. Refreshments will in-
clude traditional Palestinian fruits. Miss Shirley Subar
will be chairman of the program. Everyone is invited.

Hamisha Asar Celebrations

Hamisha Asar b'Shevat was celebrated Thursday in
all branches of the United Hebrew Schools.

This Saturday evening, Kvutzah Ivrith will cele-
brate Hamisha Asar in the auditorium of the Rose
Sittig Cohen Building. The program will be in charge
of Chug*Ivri, the Hebrew speaking youth group. Nor-
man Ruttenberg will be the chairman. Participants will
include Norman Katz. Mordecai Grossman, Faye Shuld-
man, Murray Segelbaum, Anna Brown and Dora
Selesny.
The same evening a Hamisha Asar program will be
conducted by the United Hebrew Schools jointly with
the Kvutzah Ivrith over Hyman Altman's Radio Hour
on Station WJLB. A. J. Lachover will be chairman.
The Hebrew School chorus, under the direction of Mrs.
Alex Roberg, will sing holiday songs. Bernard Isaacs
will deliver a brief talk in Hebrew. Mrs. Jack Tobin,
president of the Woman's Auxiliary, will speak on be-
half of the 11th annual donor luncheon which will be
held next Wednesday, at the Shaarey Zedek.

A Miscellany of Local Activities

Israel Katz, Abraham Katz and David J. Cohen
have made it a practice, whenever they are called
upon to act as "Kohanim" at "Pidyon Haben" cere-
monies, to turn over their "fees" to the Jewish
National Fund.

The Federation of Polish Jews sponsored a theater
benefit performance Sunday for the fund to send pack-
ages to war prisoners in Germany. Molly Picon in the
movie "Yidel Mit'n Fidel" was the feature. Mrs. Jennie
Weinberg, president of the Ezra Women's Division,
spoke on Altman's Hour, and Benjamin Graubart. di-
rector of the organization, spoke on Weinberg's Hour,
during the past \\reek-end .

Coming Events

Jan. 24—Conference of Detroit Gewerkshaften,
at Shaarey Zedek, 1:30 p.m. Speakers: Dr. Leon
Kubowitzki, Belgian Zionist leader, and Rabbi Leon
Feuer of Toledo.
Jan. 24—Meeting of Jewish Community Council
at Jewish Center.
Jan. 24—Installation of Louis Gunsberg class of
new members of Congregation Bnai Moshe.
Jan. 25—Installation of officers and 20th anniver-
sary celebration of Home Relief Society.
Jan. 27—Annual donor luncheon of Women's
Auxiliary of United Hebrew Schools, at the Shaarey
Zedek.
Jan. 30—Address by Dr. Israel Efros before
Kvutzah Ivrith.
Jan. 31—Party in honor of 22nd anniversary of
Junior Hadassah, arranged by Senior Hadas&th, at
Belcrest.
Feb. 2—Joint meeting of Hadassah and Zionist
Organization of Detroit. Speaker: Rabbi Jacob J.
Weinstein of Chicago.
Feb. 5 to March 7—Torah Month of Yeshivath
Beth Yehudah.
Feb. 8—Meeting of League of Jewish Women's
Organizations in Brown Memorial Chapel of Tem-
ple Beth El. Speaker, Prof. Francis A. Arlinghaus
of University of Detroit.
Feb. 10—Tea of Women's Division of American
Jewish Congress.

