Helen Gahagan Douglas to Speak at
Bnai Moshe to
Host Club Parley Michigan UJA Conference on Nov. 4
"The Men's Club Through
Warning that the growing ference chairman; Jack 0. Lef-
Those who had the privilege quired 950,000 pieces of timber,
Rabbinical Eyes" will be the Middle-East crisis was increas- ton of Ferndale, state chairman,
of seeing a preview of "The 11,200 pounds of nails, 1,540 tons theme of a conference being
ing emergency needs of large and B. Morris Pelavin of Flint,
Ten Commandments," Wednes- of plaster, 4,725 gallons of paint
state co-chairman.
held here Nov. 2 to 4 by the Jewish Commu-
and
many,
many
more
products.
day evening, at the Fisher The-
Great Lakes Region of the Na- nities overseas,
They stressed that the forth-
ater, left with the conviction Research on Film in
tional Federa-
United Jewish
coming conference was not for
that it is one of the greatest Book Published by USC
Appeal leaders
fund-raising purposes but would
The vast research assembled tion of Men's
films of all times.
Clubs.
of Michigan
be purely a planning meeting.
The film, coming to the Madi- for Cecil B. DeMille's produc-
Announce-
The opening session will start
called for the
son Theater Nov. 21, provides tion . of "The Ten Command- ment of t h e
"widest p o s-
at 10 a.m., with a luncheon and
great thrills for all who see it, ments" has been documented parley wa
sible c o mmu-
afternoon session to follow at
and
put
into
book
form
by
and is an especially moving ex-
made thi
12:30 p.m. The delegates, they
nity participa-
perience for Jews who are Henry S. Noerdlinger, research week by David
tion" in the
said, would examine the status
consultant
for
the
epic
drama-
treated to an evaluation of the
of the UJA campaign in Michi-
M i c higan Re-
great moral laws handed down =tization of the life of Moses, Schiff, pres i-
ident of the.
gional Confer-
gan and would chart means of
mankind
by
Moses.
and
has
been
published
by
the
to
ence of the Helen Douglas increasing support for the UJA
University of Southern Califor- Bnai Moshe
Chariton Heston, as nia Press under the title, .M e n' s Club,
UJA, to be held at Hotel Pant- in the light of growing needs.
"Moses," performs majestic-
Weiss
which will
Principal speaker at the Con-
lind, Grand Rapids, Sunday,
"Moses and Egypt."
ally. The co-starring cast is
ference will be Mrs. Helen
Marking the first time in his- serve as hosts to the conference. Nov. 4.
outstanding. Anne Baxter,
Delegates from Conservative
The call was issued by the of- Gahagan Douglas, noted actress
of motion pictures that
Judith Anderson, Edward G. tory
a work has ever been congregations in the Great ficers of the conference, Sam and for m e r Congresswoman
such
Robinson, Debra Paget and a
compiled from research done Lakes Region will be wercomed Kravitz of Grand Rapids, con- from California, who knows
score more of great stars
Israel-and the Middle East from
for a film, and representing a by Benjamin Weiss, Bnai Moshe
have contributed to the mak-
her own trips to the area. Rabbi
comprehensive assemblage of president who also serves as
ing of a great work.
Beth
Aaron
Sisterhood
Charles E. Shulman, spiritual
very scattered and relatively president of the regional asso-
As received by Moses on inaccessible material, the book ciation. Harry J. Gunsberg will to Hold Oneg Shabbat leader of Riverdale Temple,
Mount Sinai, "The Ten Com- came about as the result of the act as conference chairman.
New York, also will address the
Beth Aaron Sisterhood will
Special events planned in con-
mandments" emerge from this urging to DeMille by scholars,
conference.
great film as the foundation of educators and clergy that he junction with the parley are a hold its first oneg shabbat of the
season
at
2:30
p.m.,
Saturday,
all moral laws, as the corner- make the 'material available late Friday evening service on
Nov. 2, Sabbath services on Nov. in the synagogue social hall.
stone of human. experience, es for general reference.
3,
at which Rabbi Morris Adler Featured on the program is Mrs.
one of the most magnificent c.re-
"This research only serves to
Cash and Carry on
Louis Cohen's review of the
ations of all time.
affirm rather than to contradict will officiate; a morning serv-
current
best
seller,
"Sacrifice,"
• DRAPES
At the same time, the movie the Bible itself," commented ice, panel discussion and lunch-
by Adele Wiseman.
is a great spectacle. In the long DeMille, in releasing the pain- eon on Nov. 4. All events will
• LAMP SHADES
Rabbi Benjamin Gorrelick and
run of three hours and 39 min- stakingly-compiled material for be held in Bnai Moshe.
Cantor
Ihil
Gildin
will
parti-
Out
-
of
-
town
delegates
will
• BEDSPREADS
utes—with an intermission—the publication. "Everything we
spectator is held spellbound. Ie have found in our research for stay at the Lee Plaza Hotel. cipate in the program, which
• BLANKETS
goes down in the history of the 'The Ten Commandments,' in Visiting wives will be enter- will also include excerpts from
the film industry as Cecil B. my opinion, supports and tained by members of the Bnai the Bas Mitzvah rituals of
• CURTAINS
Phyllis Jacobs and Renee Was-
DeMille's greatest masterpiece. strengthens belief in the Bible. Moshe Sisterhood.
• Table LINENS
serman.
Its great value lies also in its The book directs attention to
Honoring t h e i r daughters,
(Cleaned and Hand Finished)
The pleasures of the rich -are
now help to un-
sources
which
to
all
faiths.
There
is
no
appeal
bought with the tears of the Mesdames Harry L. Jacobs and
partisanship in it. It is a power ;- lock the place of Moses in his-
Samuel B. Wasserman will be
poor.—Thomas Fuller
as
well
as
in
Bible
lore."
tory,
fttl moral lesson for mankind.
hostesses for the afternoon. As-
There may be some doubts
CLEANERS &
sisting them will be Mesdames
as to the thorough Hebraism
CURTAIN LAUNDRY
W. Casman, F. Fink, L. Glieber-
of the text. The Tablets of
man, M. Kaminsky, M. Katz, A.
12813 Linwood
the Law, inscribed by fire in
Margulies M. Nodel, G. Ravet,
TO
8-8044 - 45
ohe of the most m o vi n g
A. Solomon, and M. Sosnick.
process
one
the
body
if
in
the
scenes in the film, do not re-
Chairmen
for
the
afternoon
are
The time is 1913. The scene
PICK-UP and DELIVERY
semble Hebrew. Perhaps the
IN DETROIT, OAK PARK
s the desert of the Sierra Moun- destroys the soul." is given free, Mrs. B. H. Gorrelick and Mrs.
AND VICINITY.
Because its care
Jack Kanners. Mrs. Irving
script is historically correct. tain Valley, near Los Angeles,
Further study of the subject Calif., where two patients are the City of Hope relies on vol- Chaiken is president of the sis-
and of the film's effects thus housed in two tents to receive untary contributions to support terhood.
its $5,000,000 annual budget,
becomes necessary. But in its treatment for consumption.
entirety, the magnitude of
If you happen to be visiting which covers, patient care, pay-
the work as a whole cannot California' today, however, don't ment to its medical and profes-
look for what you have just sional staff and maintenance of
be questioned.
CHARLES K. HARRIS & CO.
its 75 acres of ground and its
There is so much that is ma- read. Instead, visualize a $10,- many wings for patients, labo-
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
jestic in this film that, in spite 000,000 medical 'center neatly ratories, kitchens, research cen-
of its length, it does not tire; placed Amon g beautiful sur- ters and treatment rooms.
its continuity holds the atten- roundings.
In Detroit, four groups sup-
Announces the Change of Their Name to
The ideal weather, which first
tion of the viewer.
port the City of Hope — the
Man's law, emanating from caused its founders to look on Detroit Auxiliary, the Cancer
God's law, is the chief lesson the area as an ideal place for Fighters, Mr. and Mrs. Club and
tuberculosis sufferers, is the
Of this masterpiece.
only thing which hasn't changed. the Business Men's Group.
Each year, at this time, the
The man responsible for this
The town which has developed
great work, Cecil DeMille, has there is called Duarte. The insti- Businessmen's Group sponsors
made the filming of Biblical tution is called the City of Hope. its Champagne Dinner, which
stories his chief preoccupation. Its patients come from all over traditionally launches a cam-
He made a silent version of the United States to receive paign for $100,000 in funds.
We Wish to Emphasize That There Is No Change
In addition to the dinner, to
"The Ten Commandments" in treatment, not only for TB, but
be
held
this
year
on
Nov.
4,
1923; a life of Christ, "The King for cancer, Hodgkin's disease,
in the Partnership Interest or Staff Members
at the Sheraton-Cadillac Hotel,
of Kings" and "Samson and De- heart disease and leukemia.
The Change Is Limited to the Name Only
It is unique among institutions this season will mark the for-
lilah." His remake of "The Ten
Commandments" dwarfs them. because of a number of reasons, mation of a Million Dollar Club,
chief. among which is that "No to which firms, organizations or
The cost of the new film was
individuals will be accepted on
$10,000,000. It features 23 star one who can pay can enter, and the contribution of $1,000.
none
can
enter
who
can
pay."
actors, 488 speaking parts and
Ben. Goldberg is chairman of
Charity here is- an unspoken
100 dancers who were hand-
word because its directors feel the dinner, and Joseph Lee is
picked by seven casting direc-
that "there is no profit in saving co-chairman.
tors. The film- has 67 master-
sets, not counting the 107-foot
high gates of Rameses con-
structed. in Egypt. The sets re-
SAVE 10%
AMBASSADOR
Support of Detroit Groups Aids
Growth of California Institution
WALTER D. KARAL
& COMPANY
Pharmaceutical Fraternity's Officers
Pose at Tri-Chapter Installation
Zwerdling Honored
By Ann Arbor Groups
By JUDY ANN JACOBS
Ann Arborite Osias Zwerd-
ling was recently made a life
member of his Masonic Fra-
ternity Lodge. This .honor, con-
tingent upon 40 years of mem-
bership, was accepted by Mr.
Zwerdling for himself and nine
others at a special ceremony.
His lodge now has 70 living
Life members.
Last month, the Ann Arbor
Junior Chamber of Commerce
selected Mr. Zwerdling as their
"1956 Man of the Year" for
his work in human relations.
His son, Detroit Attorney Abe
Zwerdling, was was graduated
from Ann Arbor High in 1931,
was keynote speaker at the re-
cent dedication of the school's
$700,000 new building and cen-
tennial celebration.
Shown at the second annual Tri-Chapter Installation' Din-
ner-Dance of Alpha Zeta Omega, national pharmaceutical fra-
ternity, are, left to right, MILTON COHEN, national vice-
president; HENRY AGIN, national board member.; HARRY
ROSS, national president; Dean STEPHAN WILSON ,of Wayne
State University; ARTHUR NUGERLEITER, Detroit Institute
of
Technology's Omicron
Chapter president; MITCHELL
_
All luxury corrupts either the —
ELP
Rarely in one's lifetime does a leader appear of the eminence of
Adlai Stevenson. Cicero once said, "To think is to live." Mr.
Stevenson's thoughts are the forerunneni of action. His leader-
ship is mature, imaginative, humane . . . Estes Kefauver is
also a gentleman of distinction. His wisdom, his' quiet, honest
sincerety has won our respect. What a wonderful opportunity
to benefit'!from two great men in the white house . . But
first they must be elected . . They must bring their message
to the people. This costs money. This requires help. Don't wait
until after election and wonder what you might have done.
Puta Stevenson sticker on your-car—today. Send the Democrats
your check—today, Ring doorbells—today. Make speeches—
today, Hang a poster in your window—today ... The alterna-
tive might well be the greatest tragedy in modern history.
BERNARD EDELMAN
This ad inserted by Bernard Edelman ,
in the interest of a better America
for all. its citizens.
17 — THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS -- Frida y, O ctober 26, 1956
'The Ten, Commandments' Emerges
as Cecil DeMille's Greatest Film