Joseph Megdell to Head 'Synagogue Aspects' Told in Pamphlet of Katz's Lectures
Flint Initial Gifts Drive
"Aspects of Synagogue Ad- setting up of congregational was described by Katz
COmpleting assignments for
the 1958 Flint United Jewish
Appeal campaign, Joseph Meg-,
dell has been appointed chair-
man of the initial gifts divi-
sion, it is announced by Dr. H.
Maxwell Golden, vice-president
of the Flint Jewish Community
Council.
Assisting Megdell, who was
general chairman of the 1957
drive which raised $190,000,
will be Dr. Eli Bernstein,
Arthur Hurand, Abe Rose and
Jack Sarver.
The initial gifts dinner, which
officially opens the Flint cam-
paign, will be held April 15,
at Beth Israel Synagogue, and
will emphasize the celebration
of Israel's 10th anniversary,
ministration," a 32-page mime-
ographed pamphlet containing
a series of lectures that were
delivered on the Cincinnati
campus of He-
brew Union-
College - Jew-
i s h Institute
of Religion, by
Irving I. Katz,
executive sec-
retary of Tern-
ple Beth El,
w a s released
this week.
Katz, who is -
Katz
honorary pres-
ident of the National Associa-
tion of Temple Secretaries,
spoke on various phases of
synagogue administration, in-
"Labor disgraces no man; un- cluding financial planning, bud-
fortunately you occasionally find getary analyses, contacts with
the press, etc.
men disgrace labor."
—Ulysses S. Grant, 1877
His lectures dealt with the
Twelve international confer-
ences and assemblies are slated
to take place in Israel during
the tenth anniversary year
which begins April 22, accord-
ing to word received by the
American Committee for Israel's
Tenth Anniversary Celebration.
These include scientific, reli-
gious, philanthropic, . cultural
and professional organizations.
American. participation in these
gatherings is expected to be
heavy.
An outstanding event will be
an international symposium on
nuclear science May 18-23, at
Rehovoth, to mark the official
inauguration of the Nuclear
Physics Institute of the Weiz-
mann Institute of Science. Par-
ticipants will include Nobel
Laureate Niels Bohr and Prof.
Robert Oppenheimer, director
of the Institute of Advanced
Study.
The first international 'assem-
bly to open the festival period
will take place April 27 at the
Hebrew University, at the cere-
monies opening the Hebrew
Vol. 6, No. 1
University campus.
Dr. Samuel - Goldenson
Fetes 80th Birthday
Dr. Samuel H. Goldenson, at
one time a frequent visitor in
Detroit, on March 26 celebrated
his 80th birthday. He is the
retired spiritual leader of New
York's Temple
Emanu-El.
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Since his re-
tirement, Dr.
Goldenson has
served the
'Union of
American He-
brew Congre-
gations by
traveling
throughout the
country on
"preaching
Dr. Goldenson missions" t o
non-Jewish, as well as Jewish
gatherings.
In the 10 years of his travels,
Dr. Goldenson has preached in
45 states, Canada, Cuba, Hawaii
and the Dutch West Indies be-
fore an estimated half million
people.
A graduate of Hebrew Union
College and the University of
Cincinnati, Dr. Goldenson holds
an MA degree and a PhD from
Columbia University.
Rabbi Stollman to Visit
in Detroit Over Passover
Rabbi Isaac Stollman, national
president of the United Religi-
ous Zionists—the merged Miz-
rachi-Hapoel Hamizrachi — will
be home in Detroit during the
Passover holidays.
The orthodox Jewish leader
will be at his home at 2662 Cort-
land. While here, he will par-
ticipate in discussions with lead-
ers of the URZ and also meet
with members of the local rab-
binate.
Pontiac Temple Schedules
Sabbath Vesper Services
Brief vesper services are
planned at 6:15 p.m., today, by
Temple Beth Jacob of Pontiac,
according to Rabbi Nathan
Hershfield. Members will con-
duct home sedorim later in the
evening.
Passover morning services for
the entire family will be held
at 10:30 a.m., Saturday. with
Rabbi Hershfield preaching the
sermon.
British director Tyrone Guth-
rie is returning to Israel after
an absence of 11 years to direct
ti
a, play for Habimah in connec-
t ion with Israel's 10th Indepen-
dence celebration. During his
previous visit, he directed
"Oedipus Rex."
committees, the assigning of
functioning for them, the ga-
thering of data for budgets and
other synagogue plans.
"Publicizing the Synagogue"
is a specialized function that
Emanu-El Schedules
Congregational Seder
Temple Emanu-El will hold a
congregational seder at 6:30
pxn., today, in the Esther Katz-
man Hall. The seder will supple-
ment regular Passover and sab-
bath eve services.
Passover services will take
place at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, in
the main sanctuary, when Rabbi
Milton Rosenbaum preaches on
"Which Jew Are You?" Music
at the service will be rendered
by the congregation's junior
choir, under the direction of
Mrs. Albert M. Stutz.
who ad-
vised the rabbinical students on
the various newspaper depart-
ments with whom synagogue of-
ficials will have occasion to con-
fer. He also offers advice on
direct mail for the synagogue,
varied correspondence, the need
for good printing and good
proofreaders.
The Detroit Senior
Bicur Cholem
extend their best wishes for
a joyous Passover to their
many friends and members
And Invite Them to Attend
The 64th Anniversary Banquet
Sun., May 11, Zachs Catering,
Dexter Blvd., 6:30 p.m.
Beth Yehudah News
BETH YEHUDAH SCHOOLS, Dexter at Sturtevant
April 4, 1958
Dedicate Hebrew Academy in Oak Park
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Dedication exercises at-
tended by over 300 people
last Sunday marked the for-
mal opening of the Hebrew
Academy of Oak Park, an
affiliate of the Yeshivath
Beth Yehudah. In the top
photo, MAYOR RICHARD
W. MARSHALL, of Oak
Park, is speaking, while pic-
tured on the dais are, left to
right, Rabbi JOSEPH ELIAS,
Yeshivah principal; Dr. LEO
Y. GOLDMAN, of Young
Israel of Northwest Detroit;
Rabbi S. P. WOHLGELERN-
TER, executive vice-presi-
dent of the Yeshivah; Rabbi
MORRIS GREENES, Yeshi-
vah executive director; Mr.
and Mrs. PETER GOLD-
STEIN, after whom the new
building was named; SAR-
AH REISMAN and DAVID
EDELMAN, who had rooms
named in their honor; and
ERNEST CITRON, chairman
of the board, Young Israel
Center of Oak-Woods, who
was chairman of the festivi-
ties. In the bottom photo,
Mr. Goldstein is shown seat-
ed next to Michigan's Sen.
CHARLES E. POTTER, who
was a surprise speaker.
New Suburban.
Building Named
for Goldsteins
Honors and tributes from
many quarters were heaped
upon Mr. and Mrs. Peter S.
Goldstein last Sunday, as the
new Hebrew Academy of Oak
P ark was dedicated in their
honor at 13855 W. 9 Mile Rd.
To be called the Peter and
Pauline Goldstein Building, the
structure already is being used
as the third branch of the Beth
Yehudah Schools, which now
has an enrollment of over 900
students.
The dedication also was
marked by ceremonies dedica-
ting rooms in honor of Mrs.
Sarah Reisman and Mr. David
M. Edelman and in memory of
the late Rubin Kaplan and Mrs.
Pearl Rottenberg.
Sen. Charles E. Potter flew
here from Washington to take
part in the festivities and ex-
tend greetings to more than 300
members of the community who
participated in the program.
Mayor Richard W. Marshall,
of Oak Park, was another prin-
cipal speaker. Others addressing
the gathering were Rabbis Sam-
uel H. Prero, Yaakov I. Hom-
nick, Leo Y. Goldman, Morris
Greenes, Joseph Elias and S. P.
Wohlgelernter.
Given the honor of opening
the doors to the new Hebrew
Academy was Joel Simmer, a
12-year-old grandson of Mr. and
Mrs. Goldstein.
Telegrams and messages of
greetings came from many
cities. One was sent from
Jerusalem from Rabbi Max J.
Wohlgelernter, who is now in
Israel as a member of the
staff of the Chief Rabbinate.
He is the former executive
vice-president of the Yeshivah.
Ernest Citron, chairman of
the board of Young Israel Cen-
ter of Oak-Woods, was the
day's chairman.
The Ninth Annual Businessmen's Council
DINNER AND SHOW
MARK THE DATE NOW: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, 1958
at the Beautiful Latin Quarter
— Joseph Lee, Chairman
THIS SPACE CONTRIBUTED BY MRS. FLORENCE GOLDBERG AND DAUGHTERS SUSAN SIMA and INDA
ANN IN HONOR OF THE 56TH BIRTHDAY OF THEIR HUSBAND AND FATHER, DAVID GOLDBERG.
21 -THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS—Friday , April 4, 1958
World Parleys in
Israel During
AnniversaryYear