42 Friday, March 4, THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 1977 • 50th Pinsker Anniversary Lends Historicity r Singles Events to Detroit's Landsmanshaften Experiences cgiYallyoTnraiduuTZ A communal dinner, marking the 50th an- niversary of the Pinsker Society of Greater De- troit, to be held March 13, assumes historic signifi- cance in the experiences of the landsmanshaften movement which retains strength in the ranks of the Pinsker. There were some 45 landsmanshaften when the immigrants from Pinsk and environs or- ganized into a fraternal group of landsleit, people stemming from the same city in what was then Russia, in 1927. Nearly all of the land- smanshaften which were --bership of 200, the Pinsker formed by migrants from carry on their charitable scores of cities in Russia work which inspired the and Poland have been group's formation, and its dissolved. The organizers president, Harry Laker, are gone; their children and historian, Louis did not retain an interest Levine, speak with pride in the Old World with of the most recent enroll- which they are unfamil- ment of 45 young couples, iar and for whom those children and grandchil- vanished communities dren of the elders in the are mere legends passed association, as associates on to them by their par- of their parents. ents. Only the Pinsker It is conceded that the remain as a strongly or- possession of a cemetery, ganized group and as a located in the Chesed reminder of the years Shel Emes area, serves to when landsmanshaften encourage retention of were vital factors in family loyalties in the many American cities. Pinsker landsmanshaft. With a continuing mem- But the charitable work and the cultural pro- grams at weekly meet- ings held at Cong. Bnai David are given as added proof of a retained inter= est in'the organization. As the group's histo- rian who was one of the organizers of the Pinsker Society and was its first secretary, Levine recalls the names of the first leaders of the organiza- tion. They included Mor- ris Sklar, who was the first president of the group; Morris Schwartz, David Weiner, Sam Lif- shitz, Zelig Mishkin, Hy Perchik, David Bolot- MR. AND MRS. STOFFER nikoff, Abraham Paul and of slides made from old Abraham Klan pictures, was presented. Formed for the purpose The show traced the Stof- of alleviating want and fers' lives before and dur- assisting • newcomers ing their marriage. It was from Pinsk, the purpose put together by Gary of the landsmanshaft was Stein. Dr. Stoffer nar- expressed in its name, rated the -30-minute pre- Pinsker Progressiver Un- sentation. terstitzungs Verein. It was the unterstitzen, re- ndering help to Members,• Stoffers Mark 50th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stoffer of Farmington Hills celebrated their 50th wedding anniver- sary with a party Jan. 9 at -to Michigan Inn, Southfield. The party was given by their daughter -and son- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence (Beatrice) Stein of Southfield, and son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Sheldon (Phyllis) Stoffer of. West Bloomfield. A mock wedding cere- mony was held, reaffirm- ing the couple's vows. Rabbi M. Robert Syme of Temple Israel, Detroit, officiated. Grandchildren Stephen, Gary and Sha- w ron- Stein and Lori and Amy Stoffer held aloft the protable "hupa" during the 'ceremony. A slide show, consisting . Photo%raphy ary gone R. Wafer 398.6894 ,rRIVE GAUCHE COME SEE OUR NEW SPRING FASHIONS • PANT-SUITS • DRESSES • SWEATERS • BLOUSES • TOPS • SLACKS • SKIRTS • RAINCOATS FINAL CLEARANCE OF ALL FALL & WINTER MERCHANDISE 50% OFF 2399 COOLIDGE, BERKLEY NEAR CATALPA (BET. 11 & 12 MILE) 546-5504 and their families, that was vital. The dues were $3. The purchase of a cemetery was vital for an immigiant group. The melnbership dues included sick benefit assistance of $4 a week for seven weeks. The cultural programs additionally be came means of inspiration for the Pinsker whose lan- guage was for many years Yiddish, who now conduct their meetings in English, but retain much of the Yiddish culture in their musicales, discussions, lectures and other pro- gram's. partment will present a tennis night 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Center's tennis bubble. There is a charge, and advance reg- istration is required. For reservations, call Jay Silver. * * * MLCHIGAN JEWISH SINGLES COUNCIL in- vites Jewish singles age 18-35 to a bowling party 1 p.m. Sunday at Plum Hol- low Lanes. There is a nominal charge. * * * SUNDAY JEWISH SINGLES of the Jewish Tuesday in the JWV headquarters. The meet- ing will focus on plans for the Battle Creek Hospital Party, plans for the na- tional president's visit and selection of hostesses for the coming games party. For information, call the president, Jerry Feldman, 398-8955, or the JWV office, 559-5680. * * * LT. ROY F. GREEN AUXILIARY will have a luncheon 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the MCL Cafeteria in the Tel-12 Mall. Reports on fund raising will be read by senior vice president, Mrs. Jerry Fine. Mem- bership party report will be read by junior j vice president, Mrs. Harold Jacobs. - Black and Jewish 414 • (=:=1 Ozafizthia, 546-7558 r LUCY HEALEY jw v * * * BLOCH-ROSE AUXIL- IARY will meet 8:15 p.m. • -• — HOLLYWOOD 'Community Center in- Yaphet Kotto, who por- vites Jewish singles age trayed Idi Amin in the President 35 and up to a "coffee and television film, "Raid on Current Laker and historian conversation" meeting 8 Entebbe" recently. said, Levine contend that the p.m. Sunday in the home `My father is Jewish, an progress made by the of Ruth Copper, 17160 African Jew from Came- Pinsker and the group's Maryland, Southfield. roon. The Jewish thing survival are ascribable to • Faye Ross will-speak. For has always meant as the members' deep inter- information, call Anne much to me as being est in Zionism and their Klempner, 557-3698, or black." devotion to Israel. During the 50 years of the group's existence it had contrib- :ii Aattin uted more than $250,000 to various causes, primar- ily the United Jewish Ap- peal through the Allied Jewish Campaign, His- The finest music for all occasions tadrut, Jewish National Fund, yeshivot, Hebrew schools and other move- ments. There was great loyalty to the adopted country and the Pinsker sold more than $2 million in U. S. War Bonds during World War I and the U. S. Air Force, recognizing these loyalties, named a Mus- tang Fighter Plane the Pinsker Plane, that name appearing on the plane's wing. The Pinsker takes pride in Dr. Chaim Weizmann • having come-from Mottele near Pinsk, that it was a city of Zionists and sup- porters of the Herzlian as- LT. ELI LEVIN AUXIL- piration for Jewish state- hood.. "That remains our IARY will hold a dutch ideal," Levine said. treat luncheon 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Dry Dock Restaurant, Green- field and 11 Mile Rds., Southfield. A business meeting will follow at 1 p.m. at the JWV Memorial Home. Officers will be elected. For reservations, call Gert Hoberman, 557- 0014, or Frieda Samoss, 547-7732. Jay Silverman at the Center, 851-7300, ext. 219. * * * -/ CRITERION CLUB will 'hold a March promenade 9 p.m. Saturday at the Oak Park Community Center. President Esther Bershad invites the pub- lic. Dress will be informal. Jonny "C" and his or-_ chestra will provide the music for dancing and so- cial mixers. Refresh- ments will be served. For information, call Betty ' Weinberg, 559-5175, or Cecile Bartholomew, arm 559-8397. To mark the 50th an- niversary, the Pinsker has pledged $35,000 for a Kupat Holim clinic in Herzliya, Israel. In addi- , $10,000 will be dis- tion- tributed among a number of major Jewish causes. Owner Operator TREND SETTER SALON Evergreen Plaza, 1 2 Mite & Evergreen PRESENTS MARCH SPECIALS I. BRING THIS AD FROSTING The Detroit Technion Society will meet. 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Somerset Inn, Troy. Topic of the evening will be, "Energy — Practical Op- - tions for America and Is- rael." Guest speakers will be Harry Tauber, assis- tant vice president, De- _ troit Edison, and. Alfred A. Kidron, deputy project manager, Israel Electric Corp. Tabber will give a talk on "The Future Ain't What it Used to Be," de- scribing the energy situa- tion in the U.S. and Michigan. Kidron will discuss Israel's energy plans. Three films, "Israel Reports," "Western Coal in Michigan," and "Chal- lenge of the Future," will be shown. Chairman of the eve- ning is Peter Altman. HAIRCUT & BLOW DRY Men & Women with coupon Tues., Wed., Thurs. Technion to Meet 4 $750 reg. - $35 Tues., Wed., Thurs. J includes Shampoo, set and frosting TUESDAY ONLY 9 AM to 4 PM Experienced Staff: SPECIAL RATES Charlene . . Diane . . Jeudi . - Lucy . . Vicky . . Virginia For Senior Citizens Call for appointment " • Complete Hair & Skin Care • Unisex Cutting • Facials • Waxing • ManicUres & Nail Wrapping I- Conveniently located in Evergreen Plaza, 12 Mile & Evergreen - • Call our receptionist, Ruth, for an appointment 557-5856 -557-5857 - Tues. & Wed. 9-5 — Thurs. & Fri. 9-6 — Sat. 9-4 L I so