On flit- Record
By NATHAN ZIPRIN
(Copyright, 1950. Seven Arts Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
14--THE JEWISH NEWS
Friday, August 4, 1950
McDonald Resigns as
Ambassador to Israel
Legend and Fact
A report from Tel Aviv this
The mysterious disappearance of a shofar from the museum week stated that Dr. James G.
on Mount Zion has Israel adither. The shofar had been brought McDonald, dean of the diplo-
to Israel from the notorious death camp at Oswiecim, where the matic corps in Israel, has re-
Jews sounded the ram's horn the moment of the first wave of
mass extermination. The shofar was brought by two religious
Jews who survived Oswiecim. Its disappearance has caused much
concern among Israeli government officials because it is feared the
theft had an ideological background, for the legend prevailed
among the religious survivors of Oswiecim that that particular
shofar will be the one used by MesSiah when he comes to redeem
mankind and arouse the dead. There are some who believe that
the shofar was removed by religious elements who consider it a
blasphemy to hold that the OsWiecim shofar will be used by Mes-
siah. This group does not believe that the rise of Israel is indica-
tive of the approach of Messianism, and if they removed the sho-
far it was to dispel the legends that were forming about it. The
government, however, considers the shofar an historic remnant
of the Oswiecim days and of special museum value. In any event,
Israel has a first class sensation in the theft and special sleuths
are working feverishly on the case.
Proud Tailor
A Johannesberg tailor is the proudest Jew in South Africa.
He is one of the few in the world to have received a personal in-
vitation from Israel's Foreign Minister to settle in the Jewish
state. When Moshe Sharett was in Johannesberg recently he sud-
denly discovered he was short of suits. When told that Israel
Michael was the best tailor in town, Sharett telephoned the tailor
and asked him, to come over. The , tailor's knees buckled. He
eould not believe he had been singled out for such honor. But
then he remembered that Sharett's host had been his customer.
He went to the given address and took Sharett's measure, a trick
few statesmen have been able to accomplish. But there was still
another surprise for the -tailor. The next day, as he sat bent over
ialft his machine, Israel's Foreign Minister walked in and told him he
had come for a measure so as to spare him the trouble of going
out of his way. When he was through being fitted, Sharett turned
to the surprised tailor and invited him to Israel saying he would
make a personal effort to see that he was properly received. AV
this time the tailor gained his composure and asked the Foreign
Minister: "Are there any prospects, of my becoming Court Tailor
in Israel?" Sharett patted the tailor on the shoulder and said
there were not court tailors in Israel but that if he came to the
Jewish state he, Sharett, would make it his personal business to
see that he becomes private tailor to Israel's government officials.
JAMES G. McDONALD
signed as U. S. Ambassador to
the Jewish state. In Washing-
ton, the State Department, to
whom he submitted his resigna-
tion, stated that it knew only
that Dr. McDonald is coming
home for consultation and leave.
His normal two years of service
ends Aug. 12.
The Tel Aviv report states
that there are all indications
that Dr. McDonald has no in-
tention of returning and that he
considers his assignment com-
pleted. He has been liquidating
his assets in Israel, including
household furnishings and an
automobile, and is believed to
be making plans for connections
outside the diplomatic service.
Orchids
It is believed that he may be-
Broadcasting a recent Yankee-Tiger baseball game, inimitable come associated in this country
Mel Allen made note of the fact that the Detroit pitcher, Sol with the United Jewish Appeal.
Rogovin, was a Brooklynite and of Jewish ancestry. Mel in late
years has become not only the country's outstanding sports an-
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BENJAMIN S. SIMON, 64, of Lehrman, Rabbi Fisher, Rabbi
25820 York Rd., a Detroit resi- Rosenwa ,- er and Cantor Sonen-
dent 34 years, died July 29. Serv- klar officiating. He is survived
by his mother, Hannah, of Is-
ices were at Lewis Bros., Rabbi rael; brothers, Joseph J., Sam-
Hershman and Cantor Sonen- uel S., and Marty; and sisters,
k 1 a r officiating. Interment, Mrs. Wm. Berk, Mrs. Lillian
Clover Hill Park. Survived by Kanowsky, of Boston, and Mrs.
his wife, Flora; daughter, Mrs.. Harry Ailinkin of Dayton. Inter-
Simon Stein; sons, Arthur, Sam- ment, Oakview Cemetery.
uel and Frederick; sisters, Mrs.
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Samuel Caplan, Mrs. Edward
ALEX
WEISMAN,
3005 Elm-
Pivowitz. He founded Forest
Services
Cleaners and was a past presi- hurst, died July 28.
dent and founder of Knoll- were held at Kaufman Chapel,
Rabbi Sperka, Rabbi RabinoWitz
wood Country Club.
and Cantor Adler officiating. He
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is survived by his wife, Jennie;
JOSEPH LACHOW, 53, of the son, Abe; daughters, Mrs. Harry
Park Avenue Hotel, a Detroit Steinman, Mrs. Jack Victor, and
resident 43 years, died July 25. Mrs. .Philip Herman; brother.
Services were at Lewis Bros., Joe Weingarden; sisters, Mrs.
Rabbi Adler and Cantor Sonen- Rose Lee, Mrs. Lillian Danto.
klar officiating. I n t e,r m e n t Interment, Bnai David Ceme-
Clover Hill Park. Survived by his tery.
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sisters, Mrs. Harry Appel, Mrs.
Hyman Block, Mary Lachow.
PHILIP SHAPIRO, formerly of
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Detroit, died in Tucson, July 29.
S A D I E ROTHSTEIN,. 4095 Services were held at Kaufman
Webb, died July 26. Services Chapel with Rabbi Fram, Rabbi
were at Ira Kaufman Chapel, Adler and Cantor Tulman offi-
Rabbi Lehrman and Cantor ciating. He leaves his wife, Ray;
Fenakel officiating. She is sur- sons, Herman,- Nathan, William
vived by sons, Oscar, Harold, of Tucson; brother, Harry of
and Carl, of Calif.; daughters, New York. Interment, in Clover
Mrs. Leona. Feinburg, Mrs. Morse Hill Park.
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Birndorf, Mrs. Sol Berkower,
MORRIS
HOUTZ,
70, of 1686
Mrs. Lou Kotkin of Miami, Mrs.
Joseph Rosenblum of Great Elmhurst, died July 24. Services
Neck, L. I. Interment,.Ivlachpe- were at the Hebrew Benevolent
Society. Interment, Stol i n e r
lah Cerrietery.
Cemetery. Survived by his wife,-
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Sarah; children and grandchil-
DAVID WEISS, Detroiter Ho- dren. Rabbi Wohlgernter offi-
tel, died July 25. Services were ciated.
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held at Kaufman Chapel, Rabbi
REBECCA SAK, 60, of 2260
Gladstone, died July 27. Services
Jacques Mosari Dies
PARIS (JTA)—Jacques Mos- were at Hebrew Benevolent So-
sari, president of the Sephardic ciety. Rabbi Wohlgelernter
community of France, died at officiated. Survived by her hus-
the age of 63. He was vice- band, Joseph B., daughter, Mrs.
president of the Keren Hayesod Jos. Plotnick; sons, William and
Maxwell; two brothers; one
of France.
Sister; seven grandchildren.
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Leon Finkelstein Dies
MEITA BECKER, 80, of 10047
NEW YORK (JTA)—Leon Fin- Holmur, died July 28. Services
kelstein, noted Jewish essayist were at Hebrew Benevolent So-
and critic who in pre-war Po- ciety. Rabbi Rabinowitz officiat-
land was one of the most emin- ed. Survived by her husband,
ent Jewish literary figures, died Zachary; two daughters; six
here at the age of 55. During grandchildren; one great-grand-
the war he escaped to Russia child:
where, along with thousands of
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other Jews, he was sent to Si-
ISAAC HOFFMAN, '75, of 12216.
beria and assigned to cutting Linwood, died July 29. Services
lumber for several years.
were at Hebrew Benevolent So-
ciety, interment, Turover Cem-
Simplify your Rosh Hashanah etery.. Rabbi Gruskin officiated.
greetings by sending your wish- Survived by his wife, Sarah;
es to friends au relatives daughter, Mrs. Eva Schechter;
through the pages of The Jew- sons, Alex and Julius.
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the first national conference on
Jewish education will be held
at the end of October in New
York City.
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the purpose of the parley is to
consider the present condition
and the future possibilities of
Jewish education for American ish News. ..Greetings will be ac
Jewish communities as well as cepted until Aug. 29.
to work out a cooperative pro-
gram of education which will
establish the educative instru- University of Padua
ments of the Jewish community
Founds Hebrew Chair
as "truly effective agencies in
ROME, (JTA) — The Uni-
transmitting and developing the
versity of Padua will estab-
entire heritage of Jewish cult-
lish a chair in Hebrew for the
ure and ideals to the genera-
next academic year. The
tions."
chair, the first at the univer-
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The family of the late Samuel
Davis announces the unveiling
of a monument in his memory
at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at Beth
Yehudah Cemetery. Rabbi M. J.
Wohlgelernter w ill officiate.
Friends and relatives are in-
vited to attend the service.
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The family of the late Harry
Portia announces the unveiling
of a monument in his memory
at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, at
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Rabbi Joshua Sperka- will offi-
ciate. Friends and relatives are
invited to attend the service.
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The family of the. late Molly
Kaminsky announce the un-
veiling of a monument in her
memory at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug.
6, at Machpelah Cemetery. Rabbi
Israel I. Halpern will officiate.
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