…Honor Israel's Anniversary by Assisting Its Builders Give Liberally to Allied Campaign Community Acclaims Dr. Hershman On His 70th Birthday HE JEWISH NEWS A Weekly Review of Jewish Events 'Judaism' Council and 'The Wall' Latest Books Read Commentator's Column on Page 2 Story on Page 6 VOLUME 17—NO. 6 708-10 David Stott Bldg.—Phone WO. 5-1155 Detroit, Michigan, April 21, 1950 Tribute to Dr. Friedenwald .400 7 $3.00 Per Year; Sin...…
…Three Cabinets Set Up to Guide All-Out Effort for '50 Campaign A triple-chairmanship set-up, with each chairman sup- ported by a cabinet and body of workers., was designed for the 1950 Allied Jewish Campaign, as the Detroit Jewish community determined to extend every effort to fulfill local, national and overseas needs. Divided into overall strategy, pre-campaign and trades and professional sections, the campaign officially began last Tuesday...…
…THE JEWISH NEWS— Campaign's Income Re ches $1,600,000 a 4llied Jewish Campaign in-. come was boosted close to the $1,600,000 mark as general so- licitations began on Tuesday evening at the impressive rally at the Shaarey Zedek, where Dr. Abba Hillel Silver was the prin- cipal speaker. Louis Berry reported at Tues- day's rally that 214 of the 1048 prospects in the special gifts di- vision already had contributed $1,267,000. (The 1048 in the ...…
…'A Mother in The Evil Spirits As the Editor Views the N - ews ... 'More Yesterdays' Enhance Rebekah Kohut's Life Story The Mundt Bill Congress Weekly, speaking for the American Jewish Congress, points out that the Mundt Bill "incorporates the highly dangerous and unconstitutional provision of `guilt by association' " and declares that such legislation "could become an effective means for curbing the advocacy of any progressive cause and f...…
…Around the World . THE JEWISH NEWS-5 Friday, April 21, 1950 • • A digest of current news reported by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and the Israel Service of Information. Zackhelin to Address Kvutzah Ivrith on Israel The United States Maurice H. Zackheim, chair- man of the Board of Education of United Hebrew Schools, will be guest speaker of Kvutzah Ivrith, at 8:30 p.m., April 22 at the Rose Sittig Cohen Building. Zackheim recently return...…
…nappy Birthday, Dr. Hershman Comtnunity Honors Its Leading Citizen on His 70th Birthday During the coming few weeks, the Jewish community of De- troit will honor its most dis- tinguished citizen, Dr. Abraham M. Hershman, with events that will mark his 70th birthday. At the annual meeting of Con- gregation Shaarey Zedek, held on April 12, Dr. Hershman's suc- cessor to the pulpit of his con- gregation, Rabbi Morris Adder, announced that a vol...…
…THE JEWISH NEWS-7 Detroit's Histadrut Installation Check Transferred to National Officers Friday. April 21, 1950 I Bar Mitzvahs MR. AND MRS. HARRY SCHUMER and LOUIS LEVINE, leaders of the Detroit Histadrut Campaign, were tendered a breakfast reception at the Hotel Astor in New York April 12 by the National Committee for Labor Israel. Schumer trans- ferred the $75,000 check, second payment on account of the 1950 Detroit drive for Histadrut,...…
…Evening with a Rabbi Slated by NW Men On Monday evening, April 24, the Men's Club of Northwest Hebrew Cong. and Center will present Rabbi Jacob E. Segal in a program entitled "An Evening With the Rabbi." Rabbi Segal will provide "off- the cuff" glimpses into the light- er side of a rabbi's life. Rabbi Segal served as an Army Chap- lain for three and one-half years. During his chaplaincy service, he worked with DP's in Germany, France and Belg...…
…THE JEWISH NEWS — 9 Friday, April 21, 1950 diviiieJ in Society Dr. Robert Welling of the Belcrest Hotel is spending a fort- night in Miami Beach. Mrs. Monte E. Wittelshofer of West Boston Blvd. left this week for Newtonville, Mass., where she will visit her children, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mintz. Spending several months in Boca Raton, Fla., are Mr. and Mrs. Bayre Levin and son, Michael, of Edison Ave. Dr. and Mrs. Leighton Steele of Manderson...…
…YOUR ALLIED JEWISH CAMPAIGN.. Once a Year—for All Once a year the Jewish community of Detroit manifests its strength, its solidarity, its acceptance of responsibility through the Allied Jewish Campaign. We raise money in this drive for 55 local, national and overseas causes helping to build a better world for Jews, a healthier community at home. Because the need overseas is so urgent, because its dramatic appeal is obvious, much of the empha...…
….WHAT IT IS The Problems of 1950 We are faced with critical problems in 1950. Some of the problems are a direct result of the fact that not enough money was raised last year. We can boast that 250,000 entered Israel in 1949. But we cannot overlook the grim fact that there are still 85,000 immigrants in the reception camps-and that number may not be substantially reduced before the end of the year. Impact of ,Immigration Only this year have w...…
…W Youth, Age Benefit From AJC oryten'J Cub Adivitiei ' MOLLY SEGAL AUXILIARY, Detroit Jewish Consumptive Re- lief Society, invites the com- munity to their donor luncheon May 12 at the Mayfair, Proceeds will go for the care of consump- tives in Denver hospital. For reservations call, TO. 5-1373. * * * JEWISH WOMEN'S EURO- PEAN WELFARE ORGANIZA- TION will hold a public joint installation of officers with their North Woodward branch, at 8 p.m...…
…diviiieJ in Society Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stone of Elmhurst Ave. have returned from a stay in Miami Beach. - Every week many Detroiters take part in the activities at the Whitcomb Sulphur Springs Hotel, St. Joseph, Mich. The pro- gram is directed by Morton H. Greene, pnublic relations director. Among the D4troiters present this week were: Harry Lichter, Dr. M. L. Lichter, Samuel Berger, Herman Fenton, Max Lipin, Ben Okim, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel All...…
…Daniel Frisch Group (Formerly Chapter I ) To Review H-Bomb Friday and Saturday, April Leon Simon Heads BBYO Program 28-29, Detroit Bnai Brith will mark the city wide Bnai Brith Parents Celebration in support of the B nai Brith Youth Or- ganization. Leon Jay Si- mon of Harry B. Keidan lodge is in charge of the program, which will start with Friday evening services at 8 Leon Simon p.m. at Bnai David. AZA and BBYO groups will participate. After...…
…Congregational Activities Charles Rubiner Heads Shaarey- Zedek ' To Honor Hershman; Gorrelick Quits Former Judge Charles Rubin- er was elected president of Con- gregation Shaarey Zedek at the annual meeting on April 12. Mr. by Shaarey Zedek members in the synagogue's religious and educational activities. He paid tribute to the memory of de- parted members. Plans by the, Shaarey Zedek to honor the 70th birthday of Dr. A. M. Hershman, its rab...…
…16—THE JEWISH NEWS Sid Shmarak' s Friday. April 2t, 1950 Business Briefs Jack Markowitz, ASSL5tant Sates Manager at CARSON BUICK. is prepared to offer you immediate delivery on the beau- tiful new 1950 Buick. For the best deal in town, stop in to see Jack at 13900 Hamilton, * * The Mayfair Caterers are opening THE MAYFAIR ROOM on Dexter and Waverly to the public for the serving of Strictly Kosher Dinners on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14. Ta...…
…THE JEWISH NEWS-171 Friday, April 21, 1950 Danny J W V Activities Humor His 'Staff of Life' 0 Philip Handle tan To Be 75 Monday Abner Dunn is the new COM- Minnie Hart, Edythe Morgano, mander of Robert Rafelson Post, vice presidents; Lillian_ Morris, Jewish War Veterans. Other chaplain ; Bertha Schaap, treas- officers elected are: Leslie urer; Yetta Stern, conductress; Fleisher, Bill Bernstein, vice Jessie Slew, guard; Birdie Ro- Tall, s...…
…18 News Brevities ROOSEVELT BETTER HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, to discuss school and community needs. Dr. Rapport, -chairman of the school and community n e e d s committee, will introduce a speaker from the Better Schools Association. Discussion will follow from the floor. * * * MR. AND MRS. NATHAN ZLATKIN will give a BENEFIT DINNER April 30 in their home on Northlawn, in memory of their parents, Abr...…
…THE JEWISH NEWS-19 Friday, April 21, 1950 Britain Frowns On Arab League Sanction Threat LIVING QUARTERS For Sale To Rent Wanted Exchange Direct JTA Teletype Wire to The Jewish News LONDON - The British gov- ernment has given King Abdul- lah of Transjordan a cautiously- worded reply to his persistent queries as to the Foreign Of- fice's position on the A r a b League threat to apply eco- nomic sanctions against any state which negotiates a...…
…• Synagogues, Organizations 20 — THE JEWISH NEWS Plan Israel Anniversary Events Speak April 30 At Israel Rally In addition to the major, city-wide rally on April 30 in celebration of the second anniversary of Israel's inde- pendence, numerous congregational and organizational events are being planned in honor of the occasion. Thp anniversary is celebrated on the fifth day of Iyar, corres- ponding, this year, to April 22. <-> Cong. Shaare...…
