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Council Idea Developed at
Ellmann Testimonial Dinner Now Functioning

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Ezra Shapiro Predicts Formation of New Agency to
Supersede Federation and Council; Garvett,
J e w s, Non-Jews Gathering
Hordes, Franck, Droock Speak
at Bagley, Fitzgerald
A - representative gathering of separate J. D. C. and U. P. A.
Schools Each. Week
350 Detroiters, forming a cross- campaigns were to • be held, and

section of the Jewish community,
gathered Suiiday evening at
Shaarey Zedek at a testimonal
banquet in honor of James I. Ell-
mann, heard evaluations of the
Community Council idea and pre-
dictions that • the machinery of
Jewish community organizations
will be changed drastically in
years to come.
,Mr. Ellmann was honored for
his services to the community,
and especially for his efforts as
president of the Jewish. Commun-
ity Council of Detroit,. a post he
relinquished at the June elec-
tions, being succeeded by Aaron
Droock.
* - * *
Morris Garvett, toastmaster of
the evening, paid tribute to Mr.
Ellmann for having conscienti-
ously discharged his duties of
community leadership, and de-
• dared that "the community is
delighted to honor him."
The keynote of the evening's
purpose was struck by William
Hordes, president of the Jewish
National Fund Council, the only
Yiddish speaker of the evening,
who pointed to Mr. Ellmann's
achievements as a citizen and
who described his rise, by dint
of hard labor, from a young im-
migrant boy to a position of
high respect by non-Jews, as well
as Jews.

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. Mr. Hordes spoke of the heights
to which Mr. Ellniann, rose in
Highland Park, to his position as
associate justice, and to ..his de-
voted interest in things IeWish.
He lauded the guest Of 'honor as
a,Zionist and as a man Who fights
for the things he believes{ 'in.
Mr. Hordes especially. praised
Mr. Ellinann'S devotion to Zionism
by pointing out that - he was in
the picket lines in front of the
British Consulate when Detroit
Jews were protesting against the
White Paper recently._
Isaac Franck, executive direc-
tor of the Council, spoke of the
privilege he had of being Mr. Ell-
niann's closest associate. !Mr. Ell-
Mann," he . declared;.:-. "always
raced issues squarely. He does
not -play politics and has never
ducked an issue."
. Mr. FranOk spoke . of;: the pre- .
sidency of the Comniunity Coun-
cil as the "hottest . seat" in
Community life and praised Mr.'
Ellmann's ability to , be able to
handle situations when they in-
volved controversies.. •
Mr. Droock, in behalf of the
Council, presented Mr. Ellmann
with engraved resolutions
adopted by his associates, ex-
pressing recognition of his
great services to the communi-
ty.
Hordes, Franck and Droock, in
the course of their remarks, ex-
pressed thanks to Mrs. Elmann
for cooperating with her husband
in all his community efforts.
* * *
Ezra Shapiro, president of the
Jewish Community . _C-Oungil. of
Cleveland, guest speaker of, the
evening, after praising Mr, 'Ell-
mann for his devcitiOh and' cour-
age, delivered an • address in
which he developed the signifi-
cance of thp'Community.'.Council
idea.
Referring., to the , filinctions of.
Federations; their "splendid lob"
in caring for 'social'agencies,'their"
assumption. _of diffici..441- •tasks in-
volving relief and P stine's
a le
re-
construction, Mr. Shapiro pointed
out that 10: yearS 'agO.there greW'
up the idea of , dealing: =with the
larger and :all - inclusive, JewiSh.
problems through the COMMunity
Councils, ttifough' ."the;'pooling
of resources: -and - the .meetin -g of
the minds" of all elements in the
community.
* * *
Mr. Shapiro- desCribecl; - the- "ir-
ritations" that had arisen as a, re-
sult of the advances made : by this
new idea in •Jewish life. He es-
pecially referred to the conflict
over national budgeting and the
Ls.sue that arose last year when

made this prediction:
"We are heading for .a time
when we may liquidate the Com-
munity Councils and the Federa-
tions and create one agency under
whose aegis the entire operation
of community functions may be
undertaken—provided it can be
followed along democratic lines."
Under such a system, he stated,
the communities can be served
best. "Until that time," he added,
"I plead for mutual respect and
regard."
* * *
Mr. Ellmann, in his response,
reviewed the history of the Jew-
ish Community Council of De-
troit, read lists of names of corn-
mittees which originally planned
the movement, recalled . the first
efforts in behalf of the Council
idea and offered as his legacy to
succeeding administrations the
following:
The Council should not be-
come the political instrument, of
any individual or faction; it must
remain aggressive; it must seek
the cooperation of ever-widening
forces; it must strive, for the
highest type of citizenship so that
there will be no fear -of lack of

Ben Gould of '15492 Livernois
and a group of his non-Jewish
friends have undertaken an in-
teresting educational program to
spread the spirit of goodWill and
better understanding among all
riernents in the northwest sec-
tion of the city.
Urging their neighbors to or-
ganize ,discussion groups for free
and frank discussion of problems
affecting the common needs of
all elements, this group Meets
on Tuesdays, from 8 to 10
in the Bagley School, Curtis. and
Greenlawn. -
Working in cooperation with
the Board of Education, they in-
vite their friendSand all inter-
. .

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NOvember 9, 1945

Rabbi Baeck to Head
German Jewish Council

Emma Shever to Appear
In Several Concerts
LONDON, (JTA)—Rabbi ^Leo During Winter Season

Baeck, former Chief Rabbi.- of
Berlin, has been elected presi-
dent of the Council For the Pro-
tection of the Rights and Inter-
ests of the Jews of Germany,
which was established at the be-
ginning of this year by Jewish
refugee organizations in Ameri-
ca, Britain and Palestine.

Emma Shever, Detroit soprano
who has sung with leading Am-
erican opera companies, has been
invited to appear in recitals in
various cities throughout t h e
country during the winter. She
left this week for two of these
engagements in St. Louis on Nov.
11 and in Minneapolis, Nov. 14.
On Dec. 4, Miss Shever will
appear as solo artist at the an-
nual festival of Jewish art spon-
sored by the Jewish Community
Council of Cleveland at Sever-
ance Hall, Cleveland,

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ested to participate in the dis-
cussions with them, or to form
their -own discussion groups.
Mr. Gould points out that an-
other similar group meets at the
Fitzgerald School where there
already have been discussions on
problems of peace, military
training, etc. The Fitzgerald
group me _ ets on Mondays, 7 to 9
P. In..
It is _urged' by Mr. Gould that
a group_ of this nature be start-
ed - at the Hampton school. Those
interested are asked to call the
school, UN. 2-9655, and such a
group will be started.

Miss Shever also will give re-
citals in Chicago, New York and
Boston.- All of- these engagements
are repeat performances. Miss
Shever has made a special study
of Jewish music and her reper-
toire abounds in modern Pales-
tinian songs.

Dr. B. Benedict Glazer de-
livered the invocation.
Telegrams were read by Mr.
Garvett froni leaders who could
not atend, including'.Leonard T.
Lewis, president of Temple Beth
El; Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Levin,
from Toronto; Judge Joseph
Proskaue r, president of the
American Jewish Committee.
Two of the Ellmanns' sons ---
Erwin B.. of Washington, accorn-
panied by his bride, and Richard
David, who is serving,._ the
Navy, attended the dinner. The
third' son, William, is serving in.

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N. Y. Italian Leader
Backs Zion Claims

"For years we have been accustomed to the con-
venience 'of electricity in our home. Our all-
`electric kitchen has given me many extra hours
of enjoyment with Bobby, and time for just plain
relaxation too. Now we have an automatic electric
water heater, and do we enjoy it ! Gone forever
are the slow ways of the past, heating water for
dishes, baths and washes. 'Today with our water
heater John has plenty of hot water on tap for his
morning shave and shower. I have plenty of hot
water at all times for the household chores, and
Young Bobby doesn't raise half the fuss about his
bath now. Yes, our life is more complete and more
enjoyable now that we get our hot water on tap."

The Rubicon, a - periodiCal pub-
lished by the New York Italian
leader, L. Criscuoio, in an arti-
cle on Palestine, strongly .endor-
ses Jewish claims. •
"We believe," Mr.. Criscuolo\
writes, "that the Arabs elements
should take second place in the
controversy as there is plenty of
land for them to colonize in Ara-
bia, Iraq and even PerSia ,whiCh
they could :work on and develop
with the sweat of their brows, as ,
other national groups. have in .
Africa and America.
"Britain, the United States and
Russia should take a firm hand
in this important question for
world peace. We are all for a
free Palestine for the Jews."

Water heaters are not generally available
for sale now. A few 'are being manufac-
tured and distributed It will be to your
advantage to have your name on your
electrical dealer's list, so that you
able to get one at the earliest possible tune.

Jewish Center
Activities

Prof. Basilius to Address
B. & P. Group Wednesday
Prof. Harold Basilius of Wayne
University will lead the discus-
sion at the meeting of the Busi-
ness and Professional Discussion
Group next Wednesday. The sub-
ject of the evening will be "The
Atomic Bomb — Science and
Man". Meetings of the Business
and Professional Discussion
Group begin at 9 p. m. The pub-
lic is invited.
Select Social Club
The next meeting of the Select
Social Club will be 'held Satur-
day, 8:30 p. in., at the Jewish
Community Center. The program
for the evening will include cur-
rent events. Ladies and gentle-
men of 40 and over 'are welcomed.
Mothers' Clubs .
The Mothers'_, Clubs will hold
the sedoiad of the series of discus-
sions. on "Where Do. We Go from
Here?" This' week's topic for dis-
cussion will include "Inflation
and Deflation",

A hOme wherein the owner has ample opportunity

to enjoy the many facilities for relaxation and com-
fort that he has had built in, 'is the all-electric
home. The
time-, health- and labor-saving advan-
.
tages of ekctricity say, "Turn on the ele4ric life.

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for informition. He will be glad to hell; you
decide upon the -
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