THE JEWISH NEWS-17
Friday, May 5, 1950
Danny
Raskin's
LISTENING
Sobeloff to Participate
In Community Course
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Dear Danny:
This is the report of your spy
at Detroit's Israel Day celebra-
tion last Sunday.
The rain dampened the hopes
of the planning committee, all of
whom were looking pretty sad
and woe-be-gone when I arrived.
They had worked hard for the
two weeks preceding the big af-
fair, and were sure that because
of the weather, people would
stay away in droves. But they
were wrong, Danny, and what-
ever the wet weather may have
done to the morale of the Com-
mittee, it didn't dampen the en-
thusiasm of the crowd, which
started to arrive by about 1 p.m.
Long before the program
started, the Central High School
Band, directed by Ben Silver-
stein, was already going full
blast, and 24,000 feet were keep-
ing time to the thrilling music.
Going underground, I counted
the feet, divided by two, and
came up with my count of the
house when the program started
—12,000.
. Flags, flags, wherever you
looked in the huge place; Ber-
ditchever, Bnai Brith, Mizrachi,
Carmel Hebrew School, Labor
Zionists, Jewish War Veterans,
Young Judea, and some others
that I didn't get a chance to
read, were displaying their ban-
ners. And the kids had them,
too. Each youngster, as he en-
tered the hall was presented
with a souvenir U. S. or Israel
flag.
The program proper started
about five minutes late. The
reason was that people just
wouldn't stop coming in, and it
was impossible to get any semb-
lance of order at the announced
starting time. The first event
was the presentation of colors
by the Jewish War Veterans un-
der the command of Phil Can-
tor. You know, Danny, it's an
impressive sight when the vets
come on in precision order,
wearing their overseas-type cap,
carrying the banners of their
various posts, with each banner
accompanied by an American
flag. To steal a phrase, it makes
a sea of color, and the thrill is
heightened when the presenta-
tion culminates in the singing
of the national anthem. You
didn't tell me, Danny, whether
you wanted sentiment or straight
fact in this report; so since I
may have chocked up a little bit
during the opening ceremonies,
you may not be getting a com-
pletely objective account.
Anyhow, I wasn't any less sen-
timental about the next event
when Jules Donneson barked the
commands in Hebrew, and his
comrades of the Army of Israel
presented the colors of Eretz be-
fore an audience that by this
time was really moved—as was
I. As part of this ceremony, Sid
Shevitz, the chairman, read a
citation and presented a banner
to the Israel vets on behalf of
the community.
(This correspondent here re -
F our of American Jewry's
leading social welfare executives
will collaborate
this summer in
teaching a
'bourse on "Com-
munity Organ-
ization: Fun c-
t i o n, Processes
a n d Problems"
at the Training
Bureau for Jew-
i s h Communal
Service, it was Sobeloff
announced by George W. Rab-
inoff, executive director of the
Bureau. . -
Samuel A. Goldsmith, execu-
tive director of the Jewish Fed-
eration and Welfare Fund of
Chicago; Harry L. Lurie, execu-
tive director of the Council of
Jewish Federations and Welfare
Funds, New York; Isidore Sobel-
off, executive director of the
Jewish Welfare Federation and
Allied Jewish Campaign of De-
troit; and Henry L. Zucker, ex-
ecutive director - of the Jewish
Welfare Federation and Jewish
Welfare Fund of Cleveland will
participate in the program to
be given Aug. 31 to Sept. 29.
vitz was a fair and impartial
chairman, and that's another
job I wouldn't like to have, by
the way. He seemed to age per-
ceptibly between the times the
program started and ended, and
I am informed that the reason
for this is that he watched the
timing of each event most care-
fully. The result was a smooth
flowing and precise program,
but I can imagine the anguish
he went through up there on
the platform when any given
event threatened to go over its
alloted time.
I know that you were in the
hospital Sunday and that it was
impossible for you to be out
there, but, believe me, you
couldn't have spent your time
at a better place than the Coli-
seum. The papers, I know, esti-
mated 12.000 in the audience,
and that's no doubt right. But
it seemed to me that I saw any-
body I ever knew out there.
There were even a few who ap-
parently had sitter problems,
ett/ry
and who brought their infants
out in collapsible buggies.
on the ..Air
Finally, Danny, I think that
Detroit owes a real vote of grati-
This Week's Radio and Tele-
tude to the Jewish Community
vision Programs of
Council and the Zionist Council
Jewish Interest
for conceiving and sponsoring an
affair of this kind. If it hasn't
THE ETERNAL LIGHT
already, I think it should be-
Time : 8 a.m. Sunday, May 7.
come a community tradition—
Station: WWJ.
one occasion in the year, when
Feature: "The Death of Aki-
Detroit's Jews can really cele- ba,"
play by Morton Wishen-
brate together an event which grad, a in
observance of Lag b'
has a lot of meaning totall of us.
Omer.
Thanks for the assignment.
MESSAGE OF ISRAEL
Your friend and your spy,
Time: 10 a.m. Sunday, May 7.
Station: WXYZ.
ARTHUR KOLN
Feature : Rabbi Morris Lieber-
man of Baltimore, former U. S.
Army Chaplain, will give the
Jewish Radio Hours
first in a series of talks, "Does
Feature AJC Talks
It Pay to Believe in God?"
Detroit Jewish radio hours
this week will feature addresses
on behalf of the Allied Jewish
Campaign by A. J. Lachover, who
will speak over Mrs. Hyman Alt-
man's Jewish hour at • 9 p. m:
Saturday, May 6, on WJLB, and
Sidney M. Shevitz, who will be
featured on Harry and Betty
Weinberg's American Jewish
hour at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May
7, WJLB.
Additional radio time to bring
the campaign message to De-
troiters has been granted by
station WJLB. Five-minute ad-
dresses will be delivered May 9
by Albert Elazar, and May 10
by Lawrence W. Krohn. Ber-
nard Isaacs, Ira G. Kaufman
and Abraham J. Lachover spoke
May 2, 3 and 4. Speakers for
May 11, 16, 17 and 18 are yet
to be announced. All talks are
at 1:30 p.m.
CARD OF THANKS
The family of the late Jacob
Goldenberg wishes to thank
friends and relatives for the
many kindnesses shown them in
their recent bereavement.
viewed the program reported
elsewhere in this issue).
Habonim Parents Plan
Camp Scholarship Tea
Detroit Brothers' Journey to Israel
Reunites Family Alter 37 Years
When the ship pulled into Tel
Aviv harbor a 77-year-old moth-
er was flanked by four of her
children, searching the incoming
ship's railing for a familiar face
—three familiar faces.
But it wasn't until Sol Burg
pinned a big sign on his chest,
"Sol Burg," and hundreds of
Jewish voices took up the call,
"Who's waiting for Burg?", that
a family could be reunited after
more than 37 years.
In the main, it is another one
of the beautiful human stories
that the birth of Israel has made
come true. It began when 16-
year-old Sol Burg left Poland
37 years ago to come to the
United States, leaving his par-
ents and brothers and sisters in
Poland. Seven years later he
sent for brothers Joe and Ben;
and the three have been Detroit
residents ever since; Sol with
the Sunshine laundry, Ben and
Joe with their own butcher
shops.
In 1933 Isaac Burg, his wife,
Rachel, and four of their chil-
dren beat the oncoming holo-
caust of World War II and set-
tled in Israel. One son remained
in Poland and died at the hands
of the Nazis.
A lot of letters crossed be-
tween the two branches of
Isaac Burg's family. Isaac Burg
died; Israel came through World
War II and then declared her
sovereignty; Hunan and Nec-
humya Burg fought with the
Ilaganah, were wounded in the
Battle of Jerusalem.
Then word came that Sol, Ben
and Joe were coming with their
wives to Israel. When they met
on the Tel Aviv _pier they began
five weeks of reliving the past
years and touring Israel. Sisters
Hana and Bluma were married
and had children; Blurna, who
hadn't even been born when Ben
left for America. Brothers
Hunan and Nechurnya were
married and had children; 7
Sabras between them.
And there was Israel to see.
A beautiful land, a land of Jews;
where, as the Burg brothers did,
one could have dinner seated at
the table next to the Prime Min-
ister, Ben Gurion.
The only blot was the death
of Isaac Burg. His grave was in
the Jordan-held Old City of Jew
rusalem and the brothers from
Detroit could not visit it.
But they did see their family,
and Israel. "A marvelous, a
beautiful country."
Littman Presents
'Sing, Israel, Sing'
Sunday Evening
Some good seats are still avail-
able for the single performance
of "Sing, Israel, Sing," Sunday
evening, May 6, at the Scottish
Rite Cathedral of Masonic Tem-
ple, according to Abraham Litt-
man, who is bringing the New
York hit to this city.
The musical play, which ran
20 weeks on the Yiddish stage in
New York, features Paul Burs-
tein, Lillian Luks, David Lublit-
sky and Esther Saltzman, assist-
ed by Ella Weilerstein, Leon,
Charas, Gittele Stein, Leon Sch-
echter, Irving Goldstein, Hyman
Feinstein, Harry Levine and
others.
Tickets may be obtained at
Borenstein's Book Store, 8663
12th St.; Metro Music House,
10328 Dexter; Detroit Hebrew
Book Store, 12326 Dexter, and
from A. Littman, the Barium
Hotel, WO. 2-5900. On Sunday,
Littman may be reached at the
theater, TE. 2-6648.
In zero weather sound flies
through dry air at 1,088 to
1,150 feet a second.
READY MiX1V - Posi MILL *4 SEM
WHERE TO DINE
268 Oakwood Blvd. Phone VI. 2-9150
The Institute for Youth will
meet at the home of Mrs. M.
Specializing in Italian and American Food
Lask, 18508 Pinehurst, Tuesday,
Open Sundays—We Cater to Private Parties end Banquets
May 9, 8:30 p.m., announces Mrs.
Eugene Franzblau, chairman,
Genuine Smorgasbord Dinners
LAMBARD'S
and Mrs. J. C. Goldman, pub-
Also Sea Foods. We cater
licity chairman.
to Special Parties.
RESTAURANT
All parents of Habonim mem-
UN. 3-4692
13223
W.
NcNichols
bers are urged to attend. Plans
will be discussed for a tea to
MARIA'S PIZZERIA
raise funds for scholarships for
boys and girls at Camp Kinner-
Specializing in Pizza Pie and Famous Italian Foods
et, Chelsea, Mich.
MAJORS CAFE
Parking Facilities . . . Carry Out Service
. UN.
. Open 11 a. m. to 3 a. m.
7113 PURITAN
Yes!
4 9816
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CARL'S BAR & CHOP HOUSE
HUND'S
In Downtown Detroit
Serving
Fine Food at Moderate Prices
Is Now Open for
SUNDAY DINNERS
1 P. M. to 9 P. M.
Steaks - Chops - Sea Foods - Cocktail Bar
Free Parking
Near Downtown
TErrace 2-8600
3020 GRAND RIVER
PAGODA INN-5536 John R‘nr Ferry-TR. 1-9610
American and Native Cantonese Dishes
CITY-WIDE DELIVERY
Open Daily 3 p. m. to 3 a. m.
RUSSIAN BEAR — Open 12 noon to 2 a.m.
Closed Monday - Good Food - Liquors - Wine-Balalaika Orchestra,
21 Years in Business
62
WO. 1-0983
E. COLUMBIA
TOM MONTGOMERY
Here are some of those side
light items that you told me a
at the HAMMOND ORGAN
Take Out and Delivery
columnist's spy is supposed to
Grand River at Bagley
look for. Danny. I'd not care to
. Ribs & Chicken right off the fire.
Service Our Specialty
WINES
be governor, in case you ever
Cor. 12th 6- Clairmount
WO.
3-1022
Open
4
P.
M.
to
4
A.
M.
MILAN WINERIES. DETROIT, MICHIGAN
hear of any ground swell to elect
THE
MERCURY
FISH
AND
CHIPS
me to the job. He doesn't even
get a chance to eat right! I saw
CARRY-OUT SERVICE A SPECIALTY
him and Mrs. Williams in their
HOURS: Tues. thru Thurs. 11-9; Fri, and Sat. 11-1; Sun. 11 to 11
car, eating a box lunch and tak-
CLOSED MONDAYS
ing their coffee out of a ther-
UNiversity 1-4698
mos. No good. Later, after I
17144 Schaefer
crawled out of the trunk of his
car, I heard him say to Lou
12th at Hazelwood
HARRY BOESKY'S
Rosenzweig, while he was watch-
HUNGARIAN
VILLAGE
RESTAURANT
Newly
Remodeled,
Distinguished
ing the Hora dancers, that he Real Hungarian Dishes — also American. Liquors - Wine - Beer
RESTAURANT - DELICATESSEN - BAR
would like to learn to call a Lunches & Dinners. Under new kitchen management-Gypsy Music
Hora. According to my files, the Dancing - Closed Monday
TRinity 2 4375
8160 W. JEFFERSON
Governor is something of an ac-
15291 E. WARREN
complished caller of dances.
NORMANDIE GRILL and BAR
AR
AT BHAM
BOESKY'S SID'S CAFE LOUNGE
Although there was a nurse on
Sparkling Entertainment Dancing Every Night (Cl. Mon.)
Specializing in Chicken in the Rough
duty, I heard of only one cas-
Complete Dinners and Continental Dishes
Food at its best — Moderate Prices — No cover or minimum
TR. 2-9200,
ualty during the afternoon, and Tuesday, Rumba Night • Open Sundays • Phone TU. 2-3883 Open Every Day & Sundays
3004 W. GRAND BLVD.
that was one she couldn't take
WOODWARD AT 11 7/z MILE
*are of. One lad sat down on his
ROBIN HOOD'S serving the finest and most delicious of foods.
JORDAN 4-6688
Steaks. Chops, Chicken Club Sandwiches. Short Orders. Delicious
cotton candy—extent of damage
UN. 1-9802/
Hamburgers. "Served as you like it."
Dancing and Floor Show Nightly
unknown.
20176 LIVERNOIS AVE. 1% Biks. So, S Mile Bd. Open 24 flours
Open Sundays
I'm convinced that Sid She-
Famous for fine foods
DE LUXE
TR. 2-8500
BUDDY'S BAR-B1
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NORTHWOOD INN