, . • y • Reminiscences About Papa and Mama By DAVID SCHWARTZ (Copyright 1973, JTA, Inc.) Papa and mama were just plain old - fashioned Jews. Papa came to America with mama, two children and a set of the Talmud--ten big volumes of the Gemara, which followed him like his children wherever he went. They came in one of the earlier waves of Jewish im- migration from Russia dur- ing the first pogroms. Papa and mama came dur- ing the administration of Grover Cleveland. Funny THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, Nov. 23, 1973 - 33 thing! During those days, he would say it is written in would quote the rabbis. there was a national political the Bible "And Abraham Mama was full of the prov- scandal too. journeyed to the negeb." erbs of the people. Der Cleveland was the Demo- (Negeb in Hebrew is south). mensch tracht and Gott lacht, cratic nominee for President Papa had a sense of humor she would say or Az zwei and James G. Blaine, the and he might have been jok- sagen shikkur darf sik der Republican nominee. The ing, but then again, a sen- legen schlaffen. I think if Democrats unearthed in what tence in the Bible meant a papa had his way, he might were called "the Mulligan great deal to him. He went have become a farmer. He letters" a scandal involving from one Southern city to seemed to have an affinity the Republican candidate another — Richmond, Balti- for nature. He liked growing with some railroad deal. The more, Charleston, Bruns- things. They appealed to his _Republicans retaliated by dis .- wick, Macon and Atlanta. art instinct. Besides, apple closing an affair Cleveland Four more children were trees and peach trees kept had with a woman which had born, all four in different the Shabbes. At least, they left the mother with an ille- Southern towns. seemed to. If they did any gitimate child. The Republi- Papa of course didn't know work on Saturday, it wasn't cans even had a little song, any English. He was a reli- to be observed. Last-minute changes in the agenda were being made at which lampooned the affair, gious Jew. That meant he The last thing papa did a steering committee meeting for the Jewish Welfare Fed- telling of the little child ask- couldn't work on Saturday. was to plant an apple tree— eration women's division educational institute to be held ing: What could such a man do? and you know what, mama Nov. 27 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Jewish Center. Making "Ma, Ma, where is Pa?" alterations in view of the current situation in Israel are, {Peddling seemed the only so- did the same, from left, Mesdames Frederick Shevin, chairman; Henry "Gone to the White House I lution. Like many other such A. Krolik, co-chairman; Morris J. Brandwine, vision presi- Ha Ha Ha." I Jews, he had to "peddle his dent; and Murray A. Shekter, coordinator. Abe Loskove, Cleveland was elected, the own canoe." In Charleston, community relations director of the Joint Distribution Com- first Democrat after the Civil there was a temporary mittee, and Dr. Irving Greenberg, chairman of the Jewish War. I don't know whether change. He read in a Jewish MAX SCHRUT that Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Band studies department of the Coty College, City University of had anything to do with newspaper that an upholster- for quality photographs papa going South. When we er had found $300 while re- of Southfield Rd., Southfield, New York, will be primary speakers. For reservations and and fast service asked him in later years why, pairing an old couch. Visions announce the engagement of information, call Federation, WO 5-3939. There is no charge call me at of fortune arose before papa's their daughter Beverly De- for the institute; lunch is optional. eyes. He became an uphol- lores to Sheldon Michael BLAIR-KEITH sterer. Reports have it that Scharg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Parents, Teachers Plan Conferences he was a good one. He had a Jack Scharg of Ashley Ct., STUDIO Parents and teachers of pointment b a s i s. Confer- vailable For All Occasions knack for doing things with Southfield. Miss Band is a 20 years experience Weddings, Bar Mitzvas senior at Wayne State Uni- Beth Yehuda and Beth Jacob ences for parents who can- his hands. But he didn't find We come to your home with samples MAGICAL MEL any hidden bags of money versity's college of phar- students will have an oppor- not attend during the day will 398 - 9111 or 895 - 8805 547.2464 and didn't get too many macy. Her fiance was grad- tunity to meet 8 p.m. Wed- be held at the Wednesday couches to repair. He re- uated from Michigan State nesday at the Beth Yehuda evening session. University. A March wedding building. The administration turned to peddling. will be available to discuss Finally papa wound up is planned. students' development. Re- opening a little store. What singles party& I have three chairs in my freshments will be served. kind of a store can a religious dance Alvaros J4c2jA eas' Teachers will meet with Jew open? You keep the house; one for solitude, two Dec. 2-8:30 p.m. Sabbath, and the Sabbath for friendship, three for parents of students in the Owner Lillian Kolp rkess keeps you from earning a liv- company. — Henry David Pre 1-A program throughout ''Thererrn---n eric -rTaris." the day Tuesday on an ap- ing. But a second-hand store Thoreau. t t=fcTr.r . natalCall E57.!42 4. 7 5 0727 is not expected to make money, anyway. Papa introduced a number By Appt. Only. Tues.-Sat. 8-3 of innovations in the second- 13805 W. 9 Mile — Oak Park hand store merchandising. For instance, while the sec- LI 2-0064 ond-hand store sold second. hand clothes, it also sold new shoes, but many of the cus- tomers preferred broken-in shoes. They didn't create so many corns. So papa would have some of the poor immi- grant Jews, many of whom would come around to talk with papa. break in the shoes. So these poor Jews got the The Modern Sound of Distinction wear of the new shoes for nothing and the customers From Solo Piano to Large Orchestra would have their broken-in shoes. MARTIN KOSINS 546-7558 Every customer who tried on a coat or a pair of pants in papa's store looked like the Governor of Georgia. When the customer put them on, papa would say, "The Governor has no better suit. You look like the Governor." Sometimes the customer would look like the Mayor, but usually the Governor. One tune a trio of black musicians passed the store and papa hired them to give a concert in the store to stim- SANTA ARRIVES AT ulate business. Later I read 3 DAYS ONLY of concerts in Wanamaker's NORTHLAND ON NOVEMBER 23rd Sun. - Mon.- Tues. store, but I think papa's was the first. AT 9:30 A.M. ( On The Terrace ) It wasn't an easy business. Papa had to go around buy- See... BOZO THE CLOWN...FREDDY ing up the old clothes, then, by himself, cleaning and re- DAVE STROLLING MUSICIANS.... pairing them. But after all, SOUTHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL BAND you could make a living, es- • Pant Suits • Gowns • Dresses pecially with mama's help. AND CHOIR...PALOMINO HORSES • Blouses • Sweaters • Jewelry We had a cow that provided • Handbags • Coats • Jackets WITH WESTERN RIDERS...FREE milk for the children and also about a dollar a week income CHRISTMAS BALLOONS & CANDY from selling milk to neigh- bors. .... AND GOOD OLE ST. NICK!! We weren't rich. I remem- ber I said to mama that a neighbor must be rich be- cause they had sweet rolls for breakfast. But we have 26371 W. 12 MILE 5102 ROCHESTER Northwestern at Eight Mile & Greenfield • Southfield Michigan 48075' Just W. of Northwestern everything. Even oranges on Just N. of Long Lake Rd. Southfield, 354 - 3554 King's Row Center, 689 - 0200 Sukkot. 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