April 20, 1945
THE JEWISH NEWS
3 New Center Extension
Buildings Urged by Broder
Re-Elected President Outlines Year's Activities in Annual
Report; Advocates Community Program to Train
Young People for Leadership
The Jewish Community Center of Detroit, at its annual
meeting on April 11, re-elected H. C. Broder president for
a second term.
The following officers also were re-elected: Samuel H.
Rubiner and Mrs. Benjamin E. Jaffe, vice-presidents; Mrs.
Charles Lakoff, secretary; Edward Kahn, treasurer.
The following were elected@
members of the board: Mrs. charge of program; Robert J.
Samuel S. Aaron, Mrs. Sidney J. Newman, in charge of health ed-
Allen, Victor Klein and Seymour ucation; Edward Kahn, in charge
of administration. Mr. Jacobs was
Simons.
Mrs. Aaron DeRoy__ was elected similarly commended for his
devoted work as executive di-
an honorary director for life.
The nominating committee in- rector.
Three goals set for the Cen-
eluded Mrs. Joseph M. Welt,
chairman; Mrs. Harry L. Jack- ter a year ago were described
son, Mrs. Oscar Zemon, Samuel as follows by Mr. Broder: 1. To
H. Rubiner and Hy G. Schlafer. interest many more of Detroit's
90,000 Jews in the work of the
Urges New Building
In his annual report, Mr. Center; 2. To develop more
Broder recommended that the leaders; 3. To try to reach a
Center should construct three larger section of the community
extension buildings in order to through extension units.
In taking inventory of the
serve the needs of the entire
Community—one on 12th St., one Center's work, he stated that in
in the Dexter-Davison area • and putting into practice the ideas
p
one in the area west of Liver- promulgated,
the Center's work
nois and Six Mile Road. He has been democratized, board
meetings
being
open to the
estimated that the total cost of
these auxiliary centers probably public; the establishment of new
would not exceed $300,000 to departments for the extension of
Center work has been accomp-
$400,000.
Reviewing the year's activities lished, and the development of
and the accomplishments of the the idea that the Center can
various functioning committees, work with groups as- well as
Mr. Broder, in his illuminating with unaffiliated individuals has
report, complete texts of which been proven.
Program. For Youth
are available upon request from
As an outstanding example of
Herman Jacobs, executive di-
rector of the Center, urged mo- working with other groups, Mr.
bilization of young men and wo- Broder described the .activities
men for community leadership. of the -Yiddish Culture Program
under the chairmanship of Louis
Praises Local Leaders
LaMed, in cooperation with E.
"Ours," he declared, "is one Louis Neimand of the staff, the
Of America's finest communities, Jewish Community Council be-
thanks to the efforts of men like ing the cooperating community
Fred. M. Butzel, Henry Wine- agency.
man, Judge William Friedman,- - He also described the program
Judge Harry B. Keidan, Henry initiated for AZA, the Bnai Brith
Meyers, Abraham Srere, Mrs. youth movement, in cooperation
Samuel R. 9logower, Mrs. Joseph with Leonard Belove, AZA di-
M. Welt and Mrs. Joseph H. rector. Other youth movements
Ehrlich. These men and women with which -the Center cooper-
deserve to have the support of ates are Young . Judaea, Young
the younger men and women, Israel; Habonim, the United He-
some who have lived here all brew Schools and others,- includ-
their lives and some who- lately -ing •the Boy and Girl - Scouts.
have come and made some
The new women's program,.
progress economically, enough Mr. Broder reported, is enlisting
so that they can feel they can the cooperation of Women's Bnai
spare the time to be of service Brith auxiliaries,- H a d a-s s a h
to the whole community."
groups, Council of Jewish
Pointing out that . operating Women and Service Wives, Mrs.
funds of the Center- come from William B. Isenberg serving as
the War Chest- or the Commun- chairman of the supervising
ity Fund in peace times, mem- committee.
bership dues' and -service fees,
Mr. Broder especially praised
Mr. Broder expressed- satisfaction the activities of the Council of
over the cooperative spirit that Jewish Women for its assistance,
exists between the Center and in establishing the 12th Street
the Council and Social Agencies Council Center. The Council' ex-
and. the War Chest.
tension committee is headed. by
Liberal donations, he said, Mrs. Leonard H. Weiner and
have for several years been Mrs. Jack Rothberg, and the
provided for _the Center music 12th St. Council Center has . the
school and Camp Habonim from professional guidance of Harold
the Mendelson Fund, through the Weiss.
kindness of Mr. Butzel. He also
A Constructive Program
thanked William J. Not-ton and
Emphasizing- that the Center's
Dr. Hugo Freund through whose job is to develop an informed
efforts the Children's -Fund of self-respecting community, Mr.
Michigan- has made annual gifts Broder stated that "To those
to Camp Habonim, - the Center's who may be more concerned
home camp.
with relations between Jew and
Three division heads whose ef- non-Jew, to those to whom anti-
forts - were commended in Mr. Semitism represents a greater
Broder's report are: Mrs. Jaffe, in threat than assimilation, even to
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'H. C. BRODER
those the Center program offers
a most constructive prograrn."
He proceeded to analyze the
various Center activities, includ-
ing the following:
Intermediate Activities Com-
mittee, under chairmanship of
Emil T. Stern, with the profes-
sional assistance of Irving Can-
ter, sponsors Intermediate
Lounge, , Intermediate Canteens
and a coordinated ' program at
the 12th St. Center, for boys and
girls 14 to 17.
Adult Education
Junior ActivitieS Committee,
under chairmanship of • Mrs.
Charles Lakoff with the pro-
fessional guidance of Miss Edith
Muskin, features popular Sun-
day afternoon programs, the stay
-at-home Habonim Camp, swim-
ming and outdoor programs.
Adult Education Committee
under the chairmanship of Mor
ris Garvett, with the help of Mr.
Neimand, is sponsoring a series
of lectures—the next to be by
Chaplain J. L. Goldberg on April
23. The cooperation of various
organizations has been enlisted
by this committee.
Yiddish Culture Committee,
under chairmanship of Mr. La-
Med, cooperates with Jewish
Community Council.
Mothers' Club Committee, un-
der chairmanship of Mrs. Sidney
J. Allen and the professional
direction of Miss Mary Caplan,
sponsors an important program
among the several Mothers'
Clubs, directs the work of Camp
Chelsea for mothers and chil-
dren, and the Mothers' Clubs
hold numerous holiday programs
and discusses current political
problems.
Music and Art
Dance Consultants Committee
under chairmanship of Mrs.
Oscar Zemon and the profession-
al guidance of Miss Muskin is
sponsoring dance programs and
has brought outstanding artists
to give special courses and to
appear in stage programs.
Maurice Dombey is directing
the Library Committee which
sponsors Book Chats'. •
Mrs. Abraham Cooper. heads
the music committee. which- di-
rects the music school under the
.
Henri Goldberg, Director
Mrs. A. Stulman, Pianist
SUNDAY, MAY 13 at 8:15 P. M.
AT THE MASONIC TEMPLE
REGINA RESNIK
Guest Artist — This Year's Sensation of the Metropolitan Opera
Tickets: Metro Music House - 10324 Dexter - TO. 8-4114
or from Members of Jewish Folk Chorus
THEATER PERFORMANCE ,
DETROIT DRAMATIC SOCIETY
(Detroiter' Dramatische Geselschaft)
Meyer Eisenberg, Director
SUNDAY, 8:30 P. M., APRIL 29 at ART INSTITUTE
1. "Motel Peise Dem Chazen's", 1-act play by Sholem Aleichem.
2. "The Ghetto Wall", dramatic poem edited by Z. Segalowitch.
3. "The Partisans", one-act play depicting the battles of the Soviet
-
Partisans by M. Rachevatski.
4. "The . hree Seamstresses" by J. L. Peretz.
5. "Alechtenestes", a Scened folksong.
Tickets -)rocurable from members of Dramatische Geselschaft, at the
iiewish Community Center Woodward and Holbrook, at the box
office on the night of the performance.
Dramatische Geselschaft, affiliated with United Jewish Landsmanschaften
professional guidance of Julius
Chajes and which sponsors con-
certs of great interest to the en-
tire community.
The Art School Committee is
headed by Mrs. David B. Werbe.
It conducts classes and directs
exhibits. The committee is now
planning to arrange a 25th an-
niversary art exhibit at the
Center.
Health Education
The Adult Social Committee is
headed by Alexander Krass. It
sponsors the popular Holiday
Hops, Saturday night parties in
the Adult Lounge and other
programs.
Health Education activities at
the Center are sponsored by
several committees under the
general direction of Robert J.
Newman and the professional
guidance of Samuel A. Levy and
Miss Helen Grau. George Keil is
chairman of the gymnasium com-
mittee. Robert J. Schwarz heads
the Men's Health Club. Milton
Gordon is chairman of the swim-
ming committee. Mrs. Philip Lip-
son is chairman of the Women's
Health Club.
Mr. Broder outlined the work
of other committees, including
the budget committee headed by
Samuel H. Rubiner, the person-
nel practices committee headed
by Harvey H. Goldman, the of-
fice management committee
headed by Jesse S. Rich, the
women's office volunteers corn-
mittee of which Mrs. Ellis M.
Thal is chairman, the publicity
and public relations committee
headed by Leon Wayburn, the
membership committee of which
Louis Tabasnik is chairman.
Mr. Tabashnik was praised for
his efforts in securing a mem-
bership of 3,000, and Mr. Broder
expressed the hope that the total
will be boosted to 10,000.
Saul Saulson was lauded for
his work as head of the house
committee, Mrs. Charles Lakoff
was praised for her activities as
head of the self study commit-
tee in the citizens' educational
survey.
Among the recommendations
made by Mr. Broder, in addition
to advocating the erection of
three Center branches, is the
establishment of an endowment
fund; improvement of personnel,
creation of the 'post of business
manager to deal with problems
of membership, publicity, in-
come and expense; employment
of a membership guidance per-
son to study membership needs;
initiation of a special program
for returning veterans; revision
of the constitution.
Franklin
Roosevelt
D.
By ROSALYN SCHNEIDER
(14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Ben Schneider, 2996 Richton)
This nation, and the world will feel
the utmost grief,
For the man who was our friend. our
President. our Commander-in-Chief.
He gave his life so that this nation
might live,
More than we can ask any one man
to give.
America Was his child and he guided
her as a father should,
For her and her citizens he did more
than any could.
All over the world people waited for
his command.
They depended and leaned upon his
ready helping hand.
He worked for the Victory and lived
for the day
But when the fruits of his labors
grew near.
He quietly passed away.
Leaving a country filled with sorrow,
But pride will take its place
For a man that lived and died
To save the human race.
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20th Anniversary Concert
DETROIT JEWISH FOLK . CHORUS
Page Five
SCOTTISH RITE
CATHEDRAL
* Second and Temple
Sunday Evening, April 22
"WHO IS GUILTY"
Starring Pesachke Burstein, Max
Rosenblatt, Henrietta Jacobson,
Julius Adler, Anna Toback, Eli
Mintz,
Freiman,
Sally
Flora
Schorr, Simon Wolf, Janet Paske-
witch, Isaac Arco.
Tickets available at Metro Music
House, 10328 Dexter, TO. 8-4114;
Atkins Confectionery. 8640 12th
St., Corner Lee Place, TR. 2-8889
or TR. 2-8884; Abraham Littman,
1927 Pingree, TY. 6-9186: At Mas-
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