AJC Women's Leader Warns
Against '2nd-Class Citizenship'
By RUTH MIRIAM LEVINE
8—THE JEWISH NEWS
Friday, May 28, 1948
Harry Keidan: Chapter
Elects Mrs. S. Wexler
More than 300 members of the Women's Division of the
Harry B. Keidan Chapter, Bnai
Detroit Section of the American Jewish Congress heard their Brith Women, announces the fol-
national president, Judge Justine Wise Polier, urge them to lowing new officers for the corn-
stand up for their rights as individuals and as Americans, at ing year:
President, Mrs. Samuel Wexler;
the annual Division luncheon meeting May 19 at Masonic
Temple.
"Members of a minority group
must not accept second-class
citizenship," Judge Polier em-
phasized. She described the pro-
gram of the American Jewish
Congress, as positive, rather than
negative, a program through
which American Jews have an
opportunity to back up the rights
of all minority groups, instead
of merely appeasing or fighting
back at the discriminations of
majority groups.
From her own experiences as
judge of the Domestic Relations
Court of New York, Judge Polier
described the evolution of delin-
quency in children, based pri-
marily on economic or emotional
insecurity. "These insecurities
cause conflicts within the child,
causing him to strike back at
society in the forms we call de-
linquency," she explained.
Adults 'Strike Back'
In similar fashion, adults com-
bat insecurity by striking back
at less powerful individuals or
minority groups, the speaker de-
clared, adding that it is the duty
of both majority and minority
groups" to eliminate the forces
that stand between American
ideals and the extension and
deepening of democracy in Amer-
ica."
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As part of AJC's positive pro-
gram toward security for minori-
ties, Judge Polier mentioned es-
pecially the Congress Houses in
this country and abroad, at which
refugees and orphaned children
are welcomed, sheltered, and
made to feel that they are still
wanted • by the Jews of the
world.
"By ignoring or accepting in-
tolerance, Jews only endanger
themselves. The only way to fight
intolerance is - to voice our
opinions, make our side heard.
Unless we do so, we only add to
the power of those exercising dis-
crimination," Judge Polier con-
cluded.
Cite Human Relations Work
At the luncheonu,the Women's
Division 'presented the first an-
nual citation for work. in Furth-
- ering human relations in Detroit
by reporting and writing to John
J. Najduch, foreign groups edi-
tor of the Detroit News. The
presentation was made by George
Edwards, president of the De-
troit Common Council. Further
approval of Najduch's work was
voiced by Lee. A White, public
relations, director of the News,
who presented them with a bonus
check on behalf of the publisher.
The Division unanimously re-
elected Mrs. Samuel Green presi-
dent for theensuing year. Other
officers are: Vice presidents, Mes-
dames Benjamin Kohen, CLSA,
Harry Frank, education, Sam
Katkin, finance, William Gottes-
man, program, Charles P. Fein-
berg, membership, Sam Olsher,
public relations, and Archie Gold-
berg, youth group; treasurer,
Mrs. Jack Lewis; financial secre-
tary, Mrs. Wallace Nathan; re-
cording secretary, Mrs. Joseph
Staub; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. Harry Bookstein, and mem-
ber-at-large, Mrs. Irving B.
Dworman.
The invocation was given by
Mrs. Harry Landsman. Presenta-
tion of colors was led by mem-
bers of the Eli Levin Auxiliary
of the Jewish War Veterans.
To mark the closing meeting of
the season, the Detroit Women's
Division of the American Jewish
Congress is planning a wind-up
party for its individual chapter
election and report meetings.
With the exception of North-
east Chapter, which meets on
Tuesday, June 1, all chapters will
meet Wednesday, June 2, at the
following chapter homes:
South, Mrs. Joseph Arnsteen, 2075
W. Boston Blvd.,
Central, Mrs. Louis Tatken, 3750
Sturtevant. Reservations, call Mrs.
Maxfield Mathis, TO. 6-6251, or Mrs.
Tatken, HO. 4040.
Northeast, Mrs. Jacob Bonin, 19181
Berkley Rd. Reservations. call Mrs.
Wm. Gottesman, TO. 5-3165.
Northwest, Mrs. Norman Allan,
18507 Northlawn. Reservations, call
Mrs. Julius Englander, UN. .4-1973.
vice president, Mrs. Gerald Such-
er, Mrs. Norman Jasen; financial
secretary, Mrs. Harry Jaffa; re-
cording secretary, Mrs. Arthur
Klein; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. Louis Brant; treasurer, Mrs.
Morris Baron; guide, Mrs. Nor-
'Detroit BB Auxiliary
Officers Take Posts
.01• ■•■■•■■
Detroit Lodge Women's Auxil-
iary of B'nai B'rith will install
Helen Makie as president Wed-
nesday, June 2, in the Crystal
Ballroom of the Book Cadillac
Hotel.
Other officers who , will take
their posts at that time are: Julia
Barris, Cora Grosberg and Sally,
Altschuler, vice presidents; Cor-
rine Lipsitz, Rose Wagner, Rose
Schultz and Yetta Savage, secre-
taries; Helen Tack, counselor;
Ruth Korn, guide;. Molly Katzer,
sentinel; Belle Bloom, Anne
Hartstein, Nettie Warshawsky,
trustees, and Sylvia Berman,
Gretl Frank, Margaret Getz,
Freda Jackson and Alice Weis-
man, board members.
Mrs. Frances Solovich will be
installing Officer and Mrs. Tille
Sims, will give the invocation.
The dramatic group will present
"Dream Fantasy," written by
Mrs. Abner Katz and directed by
Mrs. Robert Gutterrtan.
The cast includes: Charlotte Feld-
man, Ruth Einstandig, Jean Willens,
Annette Hazenjos, Julis Schwartz,
Shirley Sklar, Irene Stein, Gertrude
Levin, Doris Gantz, Ann Weisman,
Sylvia Harvith, Belle Bloom, Molly
Grushoff, Agnes Simon, Lillian Grumet
and Mildred Gutterman.
Mrs. Sylvia Berman is chair ;
man of the event, with Mrs. Cor-
rine Lipstz and Mrs. Rose Wag-
ner, co-chairmen.
MRS. SAMUEL WEXLER e
man Kaufman; sentinel, Mrs.
George Agree; trustees, Mrs. Jack
Robinowitz, Mrs. Herbert Wal-
lace, Mrs: Henry Fidler; moni-•
tress, Mrs. Martin Friedman.
The installation ceremony will
take place Tuesday evening,
June 1, at the Book-Cadillac
Hotel. Mistress of ceremonies
will be Mrs. Charles Solovich.
The speaker will be Mrs. Leon-
ard Sims, first vice president,
District Grand Lodge No. 6, Bnai
Brith.
Wayne Hillel Holds
Award Dance June 5
'This Is Judaism' Gives
Aims-of Reform Group
Bnai Brith Hillel Foundation at
Wayne University will present its
second annual recognition awards
dance Saturday evening, June 5,
in the Colonnade Room of 'Ma-
sonic Temple.
- The danceis open only to Hillel
members and their dates. Hillel
members Will be presented with
awards for outstanding service
during the past year.
Dress is semi:-formal, and the
Hillel Council will provide cor-
sages.
Reservations should be at the
Hillel 'Foundation, 4841 Second,
by Tuesday, June 1. •
"This is Judaism," by Fer-
dinand M. Isserman, presents in
easily understandable terms the
principles of Reform Judaism
emphasizing the prophetic rather
than. the ritualistic teachings of
Judaism. The book is an invalu-
able handbook for young people
who, on the day of their Con-
firmation, accept the challenge
of living as Jews..
Originally published by Willett,
Clark and Co., "This is Judaism"
came to the Harper list with their
recent purchase of the Willett,
Clark publishing interests.
CARD OF SYMPATHY
Officers and members of Cong.
Beth Itzchock wish to express
their deepest , sympathy to the
family of,,th.e late Morris J. Taub
on their bereavement.
Jewish Educators
Expand- Services
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. — The
establishment of the state of Is-
rael will lend added significance
to Jewish education in the Unit-
ed States and throughout the
world, Michael A. Stavitsky,
president of the American As-
sociation for Jewish Education,
told 200 communal leaders at
the Association's four-day an-
nual meeting here.
In his report as executive di-
rector, Dr. Israel S.. Chipkin dis-
closed that, in 1947, the Associa-
tion expended $88,620 as corn.:
pared with $58,675 in 1946.The
organization has expanded its
services as the national coordin-
ating and service agency for Jew-
ish education which helps local
communities to organize and
coordinate their efforts to pro.
vide Jewish education for chil-
dren, youth and adults. The
demand for services has grown
"not only in quantity but in qual-
ity."
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