New Jewish Chapel at Ypsilanti Hospital
Provides Spiritual Uplift to Patients
drapes from the Hebrew Ladies
Aid Society.
The Ark was finished by Isaac
Portner, a cabinet worker, who
with Mrs. Portner also gave a
gift of yarmelkas and siddurim
for patients attending the serv-
ices.
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There are 140 Jewish pa-
tients at Ypsilanti. Percent-
age-wise, they make up three
per cent of the hospital's pa-
tients. Though it is gratifying
that there are not more Jew-
ish patients at the hospital,
their small number has posed
a special problem.
Catholic and Protestant chap-
lains are employed on a full-
time basis. Rabbi Gruskin • is
paid for two visits a week, and
until recently only one. Often
In the roughed-in synagogue shown above, 25 Jewish patients times, he is at the hospital three
at Ypsilanti State Hospital last Sunday participated in services or four times a week to give
held for the first time in their own chapel. The synagogue is a spiritual comfort to patients.
part of the new 5200,000 chapel building erected by the state, and
Several Jewish groups lend as-
also houses Catholic and Protestant churches.
sistance. Young Women's Bicur
a
Cholem has provided a fund for
lain at Ypsilanti. He also is patients who will not eat trefe
By FRANK SIMOi•IS
chaplain at Milan Federal food, a few groups send volun-
From the Jewish chapel at Prison and Northville State
teer workers one or two times a
Ypsilanti State Hospital last Hospital.
year.
Sunday came the intonation of The services. in good part are
These few visits are insuf-
voices singing "Ain Kelohenu,
while from the Catholic and conducted by the patients them- ficient and you realize it when
Protestant chapels was ' emitted selves. To hear many of them you hear questions put to you
read the Hebrew and English about what is happening in the
We lofty music of the organ.
Heard together in the foyer of translations you wonder why city, in Israel, in the world—
the new chapel building of the they are here. But you speak to everywhere.
You hear the plaint of a man,
hospital, it was one mighty them and their minds wander,
62,
who looks more like 82, and
they
lose
touch
with
reality,
hymn to God.
The occasion was deeply-mov- they feel depressed. During the he says to you, "Oh, to be with
tug. It was the first time that service, there is only elation, and my own people again." He
services of all major faiths were this is the chapel's importance. doesn't mean his family because
conducted simultaneously in the Although the chapel building he has no family. He means his
hospital's newly-completed In- is complete, the interior of the peoplethe Jewish people.
AlthOugh the facilities at Ypsi-
ter-Denominational Chapel. synagogue is not yet furnished.
Built by the state at a cost of Services were conducted before lanti are the finest you can ex-
$200,000, the chapel building is an Ark contributed by Temple pect to see (features are recre-
the first of its kind in Michigan, Beth El. This was the only Jew- ational and occupational thera-
and may be the only one in ish religious symbol present last py, group participation in many
the world. Its purpose—to help Sunday, although there was a programs and a nine-hole 'golf
aid the recovery or at least the lectern and reading table, con- course,) every patient has one
request: "Help me to get out of
well-being of 4,100 - lost souls. tributed by the Yetz-Cohen Post here."
Hospital statistics show that and Auxiliary of the Jewish War
You know that is impossible
ev , ntually 38 percent of these Veterans.
Other items which will fill the because most patients are not
4,1•0 mentally ill patients will be
released. For the others, the void include a Sefer Torah from yet ready for society, nor will
services provide an important the Zedakah Club; Ner Tamid the greater percentage ever be,
therapeutic aid and a source of (Eternal Light) and a Menorah but they can be given comforts.
Needed are workers who will
from a group of women in the
diversion.
visit the hospital regularly to
JeWish services are led by House of Shelter Auxiliary; an-
Rabbi Solomon E. Gruskin, other Menorah contributed by a read to patients, to play cards
spiritual leader of Detroit's service group headed by Mrs. with them, just to talk to
them. They need little lux-
Cong-. Bnai Zion, who is in his Bessie Katz; Paroches from the
uries like cigarettes and candy,
eighth year as Jewish chap- Detroit Dynamic Club and
Rabbi Lehrman Re-Elected President
Of Zionist Organization of Detroit
Rabbi Moses Lehrman was re-
elected for a third term as pres-
ident of the Zionist Organization
of Detroit at ZOD's annual
meeting May 24. •
Prior to the election, two rec-
ommendations of 'the nominat-
ing committee, headed by A. C.
Lappin, that the executive com-
mittee should be comprised of
all officers, six appointees of the
president a n d
three elected
board members
and that the
number of vice-
presi dents be
increased from
three to five,
were adopted.
The five duly-
elected vice-
presidents elect-
ed were Samuel Rabbi Lehrman
Feldstein, Abraham B o r m a n,
David M. Zeliman, Milton M.
Marwil and Max Chomsky. Sher-
man Shapiro was voted in as
secretary, and M. Ben Lewis,
treasurer.
Chosen as members of the ex-
ecutive committee were Harry
Cohen, Lawrence Crohn, Walter
L. Field, Morris M. Jacobs, A. C.
Lappin, Leonard L. Radner,
Philip Slomovitz and Dr. Ber-
nard Weston.
Board members re-elected for
three year terms were Philip J.
Cutler, Harry C. Davidson, Phil-
if J. Gilbert, Samuel Kohlen-
berg, Maurice Landau, Louis
Lightstone, Harry Nathan, Ema-
nuel Rosenberg, Dr. I. Z. Silver-
man, Nathan Spevakow and Miss
Micki Lancet.
Elected for the first time for
three-year terms were Charles
H. Charlip, Harry A. Davidoff,
Dr. Maxwell Hoffman, Joseph
Kirschmann, Jack J. Kraizman,
George C. Parzen, Balfour Peis-
ner, Irving Sniderman and Can-
tor Jacob H. Sonenklar.
Chosen to represent the Dis-
trict at the 58th annual national
convention this month in Wash-
ington, D. C., were Rabbi Lehr-
man, Samuel Feldstein, Morris
M. Jacobs, Leon Kay, Miss Lan-
set, M. Ben Lewis, Dr. Bernard
Weston. Dr. Ted Winshall, Mau-
rice H. Zackheim and David M.
Zellman.
Incorporated in Rabbi Lehr-
man's annual report were the
results of work by ZOD commit-
tees and plans for youth, gen-
eral education and other activi-
ties which will accommodate the
growth of the District.
The movie, "The Nine Years
of Theodor Herzl," was shown,
and followed with community
singing led by Cantor Sonenklar.
A social hour concluded the pro-
gram.
Israel Philharmonic Gives Private
Concert for Pope Pius at Vatican
(Copyright, 1955, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, inc.)
R 0 M E , (JTA)—The Israel I playing. What wonderful artists.
Philharmonic played a prece- It is not you who must thank
dent-breaking private concert me for this audience, but it is
before Pope Pius XII last week, for me to thank you for the
the first orchestra ever to do so pleasure you have given me. I
for Pope Pius. The private con- pray God every day that such
cent was given at the request of cruelties as happened should
Conductor Paul Kletzky, who never happen again." Then he
asked that the orchestra be per- asked God's blessing for the
mitted to perform as a gestu‘re members of the - orchestra and
of gratitude for the help given their families.
Concertmaster Henry Haftel
by the Roman Catholic Church
to victims of Nazism and Fas- thanked the Pope for the oppor-
tunity of playing for him and
cism.
added that "the Jewish people
A special commique issued by
the Vatican following the Papal are happy to express through
audience said that "His Holiness music their gratitude for the
expressed appreciation of the help
the people.
Church
gave
to per-
secuted
Our
orchestra
is
significant - homage," and con- composed of musicians from 11
small items which multiplied firmed that the request had
by 140, turn into goodly sums. been made "to renew the recog- countries, most of whOm have
The patients need clothes in nition and gratitude for the im- suffered persecution," he pointed
good condition, musical records mense work of human assistance out.
the Pope said that
and books, a bus -to take those performed by His
Holiness in the he was happy that from so much
in the far wings to services (oth-
rescue of a great number of Jews evil such an instrument of artis-
erwise they cannot attend).
during the second World War."
Close to 500 Jewish community on all committees rather than a Rabbi Gruskin does not con- The wording of the official Vati- tic creation was born. He re-
leaders. representing 113 cities single committee on women's sider himself a hero; but to 140 can announcement stressed the called that Arturo Toscanini was
throughout the United States service. Members of the national people who need all the help fact that the orchestra is "com- instrumental in the creation of
and Canada, have been ap- committee are nominated to the that can be given to them, he posed of Jewish artists belonging the Israel Philharmonic Orches-
tra and had conducted its in-
pointed' to 10 major national various posts by the communi- is just that. Out of his own
committees of the Council of ties themselves. pocket, he has bought cigarettes, to fourteen different* nationali- augural concert in Israel. At the
ties."
close of the audience Pope Pius
Jewish Federations and Welfare
Michigan and Windsor ap- candy, salamis and countless
When the Pope entered the presented medals with his like-
Funds, it was announced by pointments include the follow- other items.
Julian Freeman of Indianapolis,
From his ' lips have passed large consistory hall, accom- ness to the conductor and con-
CJFWF president.
DETROIT: William Avranin, social thousands of comforting words, panied by two Cardinals, he certmaster.
planning regional services; Mrs. Theodore
which have given hope, raised his hands in blessing over
This is the largest number of Bargman, social planning, family services; some
,,
Irving
Blumberg, campaign and com- o th ers which have enabled many the orchestra which was stand-
community leaders, both volun- munity W.
Youth Aliyah Anniversary
interpretation; Max M. Fisher,
teer and professional, ever ap- national local relations; Morris Garvett, patients to adjust to the hos- ing in silence. Mr. Kletzky then Observed by Hadassah
asked
permission
to
play,
and
organization, budget services; pital routine.
pointed to the Council commit- community
NEW YORK, (JTA)—More
Harvey H. Goldman, community organiza-
The rabbi cannot do a corn- when he received it, announced
tees and the greatest number of lion; Mrs. Benjamin E. Jaffe, child care;
than 800 Hadassah• leaders from
that
the
orchestra
would
play
plete
job
alone.
He
needs
help,
Mrs.
Charles
Lakoff,
child
care;
Milford
communities ever represented, Pregerson, health planning; Samuel H.
both financial and volunteer. To the second movement of Bee- all sections of the United States
Mr. Freeman said.
Rubiner, national local relations; Hy
observed the 21st anniversary of
Safran, budget services; Harold Silver, offer assistance, write or call : thoven's Seventh Symphony.
The • committees cover all family services; Isidore Sobeloff, nation- Rabbi Solomon H. Gruskin, 3279 Beethoven is one of the Pope's Youth Aliyah worldwide child
phases of CJFWF activity and al-local relations campaign and corn- Tuxedo, TO. 5-2858. favorite composers.
rescue and resettlement agency,
interpretation; George M. Stutz,
guide its policy during the year. munity
at a meeting in Hotel Pierre.
social planning: Max J. Zivian, national-
Checks
made
out
to
the
Jewish
When
the
last
note
died
away,
They help implement policies local relations.
Chapel
Fund,
Ypsilanti
State
the
Pope
applauded
and
smil-
FLINT: B. Morris Pelavin, national.
and programs formulated at the local
relations.
Hospital, are deductible from in- ingly thanked Mr. Kletzky. He i 24 — DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
WINDSOR: Harry Rosenthal, national-
General Assembly in community
come tax. declared : "It was marvelous Friday, June 3, 1955
local relations.
organization, national affairs,
campaigning, budgeting, health
and welfare planning, overseas, 1
3. Prestige and Prominence
and other phases of community
Copyright, 1955, by American Jewish Press
• By DR. JAKOB ROSENTHAL and MAURICE del BOURGO
activity.
Greater stress Was placed in
LOUIS LIPSKY SERVED THE ZOA AS EXECU-
this year's appointments on in-
TIVE CHAIRMAN FROM 1922 TO 1926 AND
creasing participation by women
AS PRESIDENT FROM 1926 TO 1932.
Michigan, Windsor Leaders Named
To Council of Federation Committees
.
-
History of American Zionism
Continue Efforts
For Allied Drive
Unwilling to "close the books"
on the 1955 Allied Jewish Cam-
paign until every prospect has
been solicited, leaders and
workers are continuing inten-
sive mop-up operations.
Division chairmen gathered
at two meetings last week in the
Fred M. Butzel Memorial Build-
ing to coordinate "clean-up" ac-
tivities_
WITH THE OUTBREAK OF WORLD WAR I IN
1914, THE FEDERATION OF AMERICAN ZION-
ISTS (LATER THE Z.O.A.) WAS CALLED UPON
TO LEAD THE MOVEMENT. ON AUGUST 30,
1914, LOUIS D. BRANDEIS (SOON TO BECOME
A U. S. SUPREME COURT JUDGE) WAS
ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF THE PROVISIONAL
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR GENERAL ZION-
IST AFFAIRS.
WHILE WEIZMANN AND SOKOLOW WERE
NEGOTIATING IN LONDON, JUSTICE BRAN-
DEIS WAS ACTIVE IN WASHINGTON,ENLIST-
ING PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON'S SUP-
PORT FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE BALFOUR
DECLARATION BY GREAT BRITAIN ON NO-
VEMBER 2, 1917 — THE BEGINNING OF A
NEW ERA IN JEWISH HISTORY.
JUSTICE FELIX FRANK-
FURTER AND JULIAN
MACK JOINED THE
MOVEMENT. THE LAT-
TER WAS ELECTED FIRST
PRESIDENT OF THE ZI-
ONIST ORGANIZATION
OF AMERICA WHICH
REPLACED THE FEDERA-
TION AT THE PITTS.
BURGH CONVENTION
(19131
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