Dr. Hirsh to Speak
At Hadassah Rally

Rabbi Dr. Bernard Revel: His
Contribution to American Jewry

Gemiluth Chassodim
Elects Rabbi J. Litke

Dr. Joseph Hirsh, author, edu-
(Editor's Note: This is an-
Three years later, in 1915,
cator and public health admin-
the leading Orthodox Rabbis
istrator, will address Hadassah other in the series of Tercen-
and baalebatim (laymen) of
members and friends on Tues- tenary articles on American
New York offered him the dif-
day, Nov. 9, 8:30 p.m., at Temple Jewish religious leaders.)
ficult task of reorganizing and
Israel.
By RABBI HAYIM DONIN
heading the Yeshiva Rabbi
Dr. Hirsh as-
To Dr. Bernard Revel, of saint- Isaac Elchanan, Rabbi Revel
sisted Generals
Bradley and ed memory, those interested in accepted, refusing to agree
Hawley in the the perpetuation of eternal Ju- with his older colleagues that
re - organization daism on the American conti- the new world was doomed to
of the Medical nent owe eternal gratitude. A spiritual and Jewish barren-
services of the pioneer in the wilderness of ness. He was optimistic despite
Veterans' Ad- Americten Jewish life in the first the fact that his era found
ministration as part of this century, Dr. Revel Torah-true Judaism and ortho-
director of med- was a trailblazer in the develop- dox life in a desperate state of
ical administra- ment of a solid foundation for a disorganization.
tion in New traditional, orthodox life within
His dream of a great center of
York. Since 19g the framework of American cul- Jewish learning from whose por-
he has been ture. What the frontiersman was tals there could emerge not only
recognized as a to the glorious growth and ex- ordained Rabbis but a well-in-
leader in the pansion of the west, Dr. Revel I formed, scholarly, Jewish laity
field of alcohol- 1 has been to Judaism in America. consecrated to Jewish living and
Dr Hirsh ism. He is ex-1
The story of the re-inforced in their Jewish loyal-
ecutive se_cretary of the medical
development of ties by virtue of their intensive
advisory board of the Hebrew
t h e Yeshivah training—was criticized from all
University, Hadassah Medical
Isaac Elchonan trends in American Jewry, from
School, and in this capacity has
Theological the ultra-orthodox to
re-
made several trips to Israel for
Seminary a n d formers. The pious of the
t h e older
Hadassah.
Yeshiva College generation felt that the new
Mrs. Leo Orecklin, vice-presi-
of Yeshiva Uni.• world didn't offer a feasible at-
dent in charge of program,
versity, whict , mosphere for such an institution,
states that because of the sub-
he headed as while the reformers condemned
ject matter of Dr. Hirsh's ad-
president fr o m such a move as un-American and
dress, the medical staff of Sinai
1915 until his adverse to modern life. Dr. Re-
Hospital, the Maimonides Soci-
untimely death vel's answer came with action,
ety and its auxiliary, have been ;
in 1940, at the backed by courage vision a n d
Invited to attend this meeting
Dr. Revel age of 55, is also faith.
of Hadassah women and their the story of the life's work of
He insisted that if the trans-
husbands.
Dr. Revel.
plantation of the inte.,,sive Ye-
Dr. Julian Priver, director of
He early understood the shiva education to the new world
Sinai Hospital, will introduce Dr. needs of the Americanized is to be successful and survive, it
Hirsh.
Jewish immigrant as well as of must adopt new forms and make
Emma Shaver will sing several the American born Jew, and it possible for the stuaent to re-
selections, accompanied by Re- quickly realized the type of in- ceive therein his total education
becca Frohman.
tegrated religio-secular train- protected at least in his forma-
Mrs. Ben Fishman, chairman ing that the religious leaders tive years from t h e deadening
of the social committee, an- and lay spokesman for such a atmosphere of Jewish indiffer-
nounces that a social" hour will generation would require. ence that characterized the total
follow the meeting.
Courage, faith, and hope environment. It was a major vic-
spurred his determination to tory for American Orthodoxy
establish a world center of Tor-, when Dr. Revel, over the protests
ah-study in this country, im- of many who would not or could
See and Drive
buing him with a spirit of cre- not understand these new sur-
ativeness. He dared to visualize roundings, established the first
the Beautiful
a paradise in the wilderness, an Yeshiva High School in 1915.
oasis in a desert. Time has
Dr. Revel recognized the -im-
proved him to have been a
perative need of establishing a
practical visionary.
Teachers' rraining College. So,
Born in Kovno, Lithuania, in in 1922, the Yeshiva Rabbi
V-8
1885, he early exhibited rare in- Isaac Elchanan. Theological
tellectual powers, being able to Seminary absorbed the Teach-
at
repeat entire pages of the Tal- ers' Institute of Mizrachi.
mud by heart at the age of 6.
In 1928, Dr. Revel climaxed his
When coming to this country in series of pioneering "firsts" by
1906, the young "illui" (prodigy founding the Yeshiva College of
in Talmudics), though already Liberal Arts and Sciences. It was
ordained as a Rabbi, realized the the first American college under
importance of a general educa- Jewish auspices in the country.
Entertainment . . .
tion, and -undertook secular
In. the 25 years that Dr. Revel
studies and in short time was stood at the helm of the Yeshiva,
Refreshments . .
able to obtain his M. A. from he inspired hundreds of future
New York University. By 1912, he Rabbis and teachers with his own
Favors . . .
was awarded a Ph.D. from Drop- creative philosophy of Jewish
sie College.
life.
His imprint on the American
Jewish community remains in-
delible. His place in American
Jewish History remains assured.
It was his constantly re-empha-
The Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Detroit extends its sincere best
sized conviction that the major
wishes and heart-felt congratulations to our beloved colleague and
contribution of the American
revered Dean, Rabbi and Mrs. Isaac Stollman, on the marriage of
Jew to the spiritual values of
their daughter, Betty to Rabbi Joseph Singer.
America, must be a passion for
May the Almighty bless and prosper this
justice and a love for knowledge
happy union and enable them to build a true
and learning based upon the
G-d—consciousness of the Torah
and faithful House in Israel..
trained, Torah-living American
Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Detroit.
Jew. His love for America was
Rabbi Joseph Thumim, President
ardent. And in his conviction
Rabbi Leizer Levin, Chairman, Vaad T'chixuk Hatorah Whayahaduth
that a good Jew makes a better
American, he advocated that the
Jew can serve America best by
simultaneously promoting and
Warm Greetings of Welcome to Our
holding aloft the banner of Ju-
daism.
New Spiritual Leader
"In appearance, an East Euro-
pean Rabbi, in training, a mod-
em scholar, in sentiment, a fer-
vent Zionist, in principle, a pious
Rabbi—Bernard Revel incorpor-
May you find satisfaction and happiness in the
ated in his personality the ma-
harmonious cooperation and ready response of
jor problems and struggles of the
your new congregation.
Jewish scholar of our century."

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MAZEL TOY!

RABBI J. J. LITKE

CONGREGATION GEMILUTH CHASSODIM
Siegfried Cahn, Pres

Sholom Aleichem to Rabbi and Mrs. Litke. May all
your endeavors for Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim
be crowned with success.

WOMEN OF GEM1LUTH CHASSODIM
Helen Rubin, Pres.

A hearty welcome to Rabbi I. I. Litke and best
wishes for success and happiness in Congregation
Gemiluth Chassodim.

Men's Club of Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim
Dr. Jack Staffman, Pres.

Speakers Club. Program
To Feature Political Talks
The Speakers Club invites the
community to "hear both sides
of the political story" at its pro-
gram at 9 p.m., Saturday, in the
Davison Jewish Center. Candi-
dates from both parties will de-
bate major campaign issues.
Each speaker, representing the
Republican and Democratic par-
ties, will speak, and a short re-
buttal will follow. The program
will then be thrown open to the
audience for questions.

1 6—DETROIT JEWISH NEWS

Friday, October 29, 1954

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Rabbi Julius J. Litke has been
elected spiritual leader of Cong.
Gemiluth Chassodim, 4000 Tux-
edo, it was announced this week
by Siegfried Cahn, president.
Bolin in Kass e 1, Germany,
Rabbi Litke was ordained in 1947
by the Canadi-
an Theological
>: Seminary, after
receiving early
training at ye-
shivoth in Eu-
r o p e. He also
has a BA and
MA in philology
and history from
t h e University
Rabbi Litke of Toronto.
Before assuming his new post
here, Rabbi Litke held a pulpit
in Guelph, Ont. Tie is a member
of the Rabbinical Council of
America, and a number of his
messages have appeared in the
RCA Sermon Manual.
Married and the father of two
children, Rabbi Litke will be at
home at 3216 Elmhurst. He will
be responsible for carrying out
a planned program of expansion
at Gemiluth Chassodim.

noted

The fascinating beat of Afro-
Cuban rhythm will be heard on
the stage of Masonic Temple at
8:30 p.m., Nov. 5 when the
"Mambo U.S.A." show comes to
town. Outstanding names in the
Latin-American fields will in-
clude the Joe Loco Quintet, Ma-
chito and his orchestra, Carlos
Ramirez, Facunda Rivero Quin-
tet and Tun Tun. Tickets are on
sale at Grinnell's.

CARD OF THANKS
The family of the late Mrs.
Rose Wise acknowledges with
grateful appreciation the many
kind expressions of sympathy
extended by relatives and
friends during the family's re-
cent bereavement.

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