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…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE The Y. M. H. A.—An Organization for Young Jewish Men By JACOB NATHAN, President I T will • doubtless surprise a great many of our most prom- inent Jews to know that De- troit has an organization that is endeavoring the parallel the work of the Y. M. C. A. I do not say that the Yoimg. Men's Hebrew Association is accomplishing fur the Jewish youth of this city what the Young Men's Christian Asso- ciation is accomplishing...…

…15 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Price $1090 Detroit L Detroit's B'Nai B 'Rith A History of Pisgah Lodge By ADOLPH FREUND W RITI NG a history of Pisgah need, or that upon his demise, his Lodge involves a recitation of widow and orphans, if any, would early days of Judaism in Detroit. receive support. The fraternal and The one is intimately interwoven religious spirit as required by the with the other. However, to give ritual of the Order was ri...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 16 for the four summer months, and is well attended' by a very soci- able, interesting and active class of young men and women. During the past few years the By Louis Cohn organization has. been addressed by men who are active in the The society now numbers work of Judaism, and who are HE Young People's Auxil- iaryof Shaarey Zedek is about 150 members, and anyone prominent civically, speakers of the connecting link betwe...…

…17 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE The Story of Nearly Half a Century Here, as in the first store, the busi- ness continued to grow, and, so rapidly that long before their lease was out, the firm began to cast about for a new and larger loca- tion. 1878 It is interesting to note in the study of the growth of cities or great business centers, how some firm or individual name will be- come associated with this growth and development ; so much so that ...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 18 What the Women of Temple Beth El Have Done By MRS. MONROE ROSENFIELD Chairman of Program Committee T HE Women's Auxiliary of Temple Beth El has done much useful work 'during the past year. Before the season really opened a Succoth Festival was given by and for the children of Temple Beth El Religious School. A real. Succoth was built on the Pulpit of the Temple. The usual con- tributions of fruits, vegetables and ...…

…19 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE ARRANGEMENTS COM- PLETED FOR K. OF P. EXCURSION. Will Be Largest Affair of Its Kind Held by the Local Lodge. Mr. II. P. Cohen, who is look- ing after the thousand and one details on which depends the suc- cess of the K of P. excursion, de- dares that his work has been done, and that when the whistle blows next Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, and the steamer Tash- moo leaves the Griswold street dock for Tashmoo Park, th...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 20 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Issued Every Friday by the Jewi s h Chronicle Publishing Company. General Manager - ANTON KAUFMAN political conventions, unanimously rebukes the Czar. It tells him iii no uncertain terms that his conduct is improper in its eyes. It is immaterial whether the instrument—the means—the voice of protest is prompted by ambition or by a sense of Fairness, of Justice, of Americanism. Russia has been rep...…

…21 THE TEWISH CHRONICLE Congregational News Temple Beth El Shaarey Zedek In the absence of Dr. IL C. Sharp, who was announced to speak at Temple Ileth El last Sunday, an address was delivered by Dr. II. T. Andrews of Minne- sota. Dr. Andrews was delegated to deliver this address, by the American Medical Association, which is holding its annual con- vention in the city this week. The closing exercises of the Shaarev Zedek Sabbath Schttol ...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 22 Introduces Efficiency Into Office. A new record for efficiency in his office has been set by Mr. Harry J. Dingeman, corporation counsel for the city of Detroit. Ile is, in every sense, a self-made man, and rose to his office by dint of his abil- ity and perseverance. Mr. Dinge- man is the son of John F. and Ger- trude Dingeman. He began life as an errand boy for Arthur & Philbrick, photogra- phers, in 1895. Later he b...…

…23 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 1 4 In Quest of Lodgings (Continued from page 12) young man ; ich weiss? and you live there? 1 can't understand!" The image of my little hall room, with its sinister green walls, its bare floor and hard bed that provided for only half the length of my legs, arose before me. Yet I tnade an effort to clear things to' "I was in need of a room," I ex- plained, "and (motivated by limita- tions of financial horizon ) a c...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 24 THE BOARD OF COMMERCE AND THE JEWISH IMMIGRANT. . A Few Facts Concer ing the Work of the Detroi Board of Commerce wit the Jewish Immigr nt. The year 1915 add d two big words to the vocabula of the av- erage man in Detr it—one was the other "Preparedness" an 'Hie Detroit "Americanization." Board of Commerce, elieves heart- ily in Americanizat on, but it be- lieves even more d cidedly that a our evening schools about...…

…25 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE The Michigan . State Telephone Co.—An Example of Co-op- eration Between Em- ployer and Employe. The Michigan State Telephone Company furnishes that example of liberality of treatment by the employer, so rare these days. Ever since its organization it has ad- hered strictly to this policy, and to- day. no more contented lot Of em- ployes may be found than those w orking for the Aichigan State Telephone Company. Among ...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 26 A Leader in His Profession MR. HENRY KiHNER An example of a noteworthy rise in his profession is furhished by Mr. Henry Kohner, the well-known local ,architect. During .a short stay in this city, Mr. Kohner has established an enviable reputation as a gifted architect. Some of the buildings designed by him are: The Dubois Apartments, 77 Prentis avenue, and a new fifty-two apart- ill ment building to be erected for ...…

…27 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Have We Outgrown the Bible? (Continued from page 38) power as did an Isaiah, as (lid a Jeremiah, as did an Amos, as did a Ilosea? What is there in all the literature of the modern church in its protest against formalism, that can in any way compare with the 58th chapter of the Prophet Isaiah ? Is it a call for human brotherhood, this new religion? Why, then, shall we call it new when in the very re- moteness of time...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 28 Charles W. Warren 86 Company JEWELERS 104-106 Washington Boulevard For Our Women Menu Cream of Tomato Soup Washington Arcade Building Green Peas Favorite Offerings For Brides and Graduates • are found in an abun- dant variety at the Warren Store where choosing gifts is a pleasure. Pearl Necklaces Table Silverware Mashed Potatoes Scalloped Salmon ME OU'Ll, have no reason to com- plain about"the high cost o...…

…THE EWISH CHRONICLE Local and State News judges, consisting of Messrs. Adolph Freund, Louis James Rosenberg and Jacob Miller. The debate, in the opinion of That Is the Conclusion Reached fifty and more members of Pis- by Debaters at Open Meeting. gah lodge and their friends who If the result of last Monday's listened to it, was one of the debate is any indicatiOn of the closest and most interesting sentiment of local members of staged on lo...…

…30 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE SOCIET y To insure publication, all items of social interest should be sent to Miss Ruth Rosenfield, 80 Palmer Avenue, East, phone, North 9063, not later than Monday evening. Mr. Henry Marks of Holly spent Miss Lillian Goodman enter- tamed 36 guests . Friday evening, a few days in the city last week. June 9, in honor of the betrothal of The pulpit of Temple Beth El Miss Lena Siegel and Mr. Aaron was occupied on Sund...…

…31 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE SO /CIETY (Continued from preceding page) *- : - 11 1 1 1 1 1 101 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 111111141 Among those who attended the t wentv-Iirst birthday Dinner Dance given for Mr. Fdw'ard Slot- ter by his ...…

…32 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE SOCIETY. (Continued from page 31) Jay I larris was hostess at a dinner on Wednesday evening, the NI isses I lirschman gave a theater party and tea at the Pontchartrain, and Mrs. Ilermart Lieberman entertain- ed with a miscellaneous shower at her home in Farrand Park: On Tuesday Mrs. S. D. Oppenheimer and Miss Oppenheimer were .host- esses at a luncheon at the Cadillac, followed by a theater party, and Miss Rose Phil...…

…33 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE SOCIETY (Continued from page 32) rs. Henry Van Baalen spent a week in Toledo as the guest of her sister, Mrs. M. Rosenberg. Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Sommerich of New York are receiving congrat- ulations upon the birth of a daugh- ter. Mrs. Sommerich was Miss Clara Hart of Detroit. .Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Marks and son, who have been spending some time in the east, expect to re- turn to Detroit in the near future. Mr. Marks s...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 34 SOCIETY Engagements (Continued from page 33) Mrs. Emanuel T. Berger and son Donald will leave next week for a visit in Wheeling, West Va. , Mr. Naihan Sloss of Cleveland spent Wednesday in Detroit. Dr. Louis Hirschman was gen- eral chairman of the committee on arrangements for the medical con- vention which was in session in Detroit. Mildred Epstein, daughter of M r. and Mrs. Bernard Epstein, acted as hostess to ...…

…35 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Majestic Belt Co. has Remark- able Success. Among the younger business men of the Jewish community of this city, who have risen to prominence in their own line of endeavor, must SAUL E. JACOB be mentioned Mr. Saul E. Jacob, manager of the Majestic, Belt Com- pany, located at • 30-32 E. Lamed street. Starting in business only last No- vember, this company has already grown into a position of ipportance in its field, ...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 38 (Continued from preceding page) ciple that the poor must be made is held that the dietary laws of the self-helping be better expressed Bible indicate a very widespread than in the Biblical injunction that knowledge of the laws of what we the upper and the nether millstone are accustomed to call modern sani- shall not be taken as pledge ? Still, these are but single in- tation. Certain it is that there are wonderful ...…

…39 THg JEWISI4 CHRONT C L E at its public model meeting held at the auditorium of Central High (Continued from page is) School, on June 13. Simon Le- work continued for many years. vin won the 2nd prize, a silver But the insurance feature soon had medal presented by Mr. Jacob G. its dilatorious effect, for with the Brown. The other participants advanced age of . the members, the were Lawrence Selzer, Maurice death rate increased and assess- ...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE mEgammemEiT&T.4 Louis Danto Makes Record It will be of interest to our read- ers to know that Louis Danto, the well-known local representative of the New England Mutual Life in- surance Company, was the ranking member of the company's entire with only the simplest and funda- mental reasons for life insurance. Rarely does this master salesman resort to technical comparisons. His policyholders are remarkably `well sold ....…

…41 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Young People's Auxiliary of Shaarey Zedek (Consigued from page 16) ' • niticent building now Occupied by the congregation, by the giVing of informal (lances, plays, partici- pation in bazaars, solicitation di- rectly of funds from those able to contribute, and otherwise. So much has the Congregation appreciated the efforts of their Young people that a substantial representation of the Executive Board of the Congreg...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 42 The Y. M. H. A., Etc. (Continued from page 14) goguc, where we have undoubt- edly the finest church gymnasium and showers in Detroit. We have also a social hall and general meeting place. Thus far, however, we have not had the use of the rooms as fre- quently as the work demands. What Nye need is an establishment which will stand with open doors every night in the week, beckon- ing to the Jewish youth of the city to...…

…OF 500 0 , A SAVI N G BUYING HOMELANDS LOTS '59 These lots at $59.00 were formerly selling for $100.00, $150.00 and $175.00. Terms now 3/ 4 cash, balance two equal monthly payments. $69 These lots at $69.00 were formerly selling for $200.00, $225.00 and $250.00. Terms now 3 /4 cash, balance two equal monthly payments. $99 A PRETTY BIT OF NATURAL SCENERY IN HOMELANDS SOMETHING ABOUT HOMELANDS Homelands is really what the name implies—a ...…

…Summer Display of Out-of -Door Merchandise As you enter the store these bright summer days, you will find on special display the merchan- dise suggested by this new season of out-of-doors. You will find the latest fashions in Sports Apparel, practical, of course, and yet their practicality charmingly turned to good account in the fashion- ing of new modes. . You will find New Summer Fashions in Sports Suits, Sports Skirts, Sports Coats, Spo...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE The only Jewish publication in the State of Michigan Devoted to the interests of the Jewish people DETROIT, MICH., JUNE 9, 1916 Vol. I. No. 15 . . ,.. .:. . .. „... . . .:. . -. ... : .:. .... .... .... e ...":". Once, twice and three times, and thanks to that theory, the blonde girl, whose name was Belle, fell . . : . . . yyy.:-:•:— -:":":":":":”:":":-:••:•.:• Science Triumphs ! Translated from the Yiddish...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 2 Accusations Against Jews Are Groundless Charges of Treason Raised Against Russian Jews Proved to Be Without Foundation. Petrograd — "The Russian gov- ernment does not leave a stone un- turned to unearth new charges, in- stigate new intrigues, plan new con- trivances, to avenge its defenceless enemy, the Jew." writes a corre- spondent to a Jewish daily in New York. And, moreover, as soon as the baseless calumnies hal...…

…3 THE iEWISH CHRONICLE Deeply Wounded by Attacks Against Him, Schiff Retires Noted Leader Declares He is Through With "Jewish Politics." Louis Danto Says: \VIII he of more value to it than the Jacob I I. Nov Yurk, June 1:nown to Je\vs throughout munition which is furnished to them the world fur many years as one of mow- and that th e R u s s ian guye rn_ re j u i e( .. x„ . Inv friends, the leaders of their race, appeared mem the I itssia...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 4 The Lesson in the Brandeis Case LONG DISTANCE PHONE 836-J The Albany Hotel S I kW! 1 1' KOS HI R Special Dinners for 'Tourists By Samuel J. Rhodes B NI1 s( (WI( Now that Louis D. BrandeilPhas taken his oath of office and all of the mental hurly-burly attending his confirmation has subsided, we can frankly discuss the entire affair. The Brandeis case illustrates the need for a greater moderation of opinion On the...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE K. of P. Excursion to Tashmoo will be Gala Event B'NAI B'RITH PLAN IMPRES- SIVE INITIATION CERE- MONIES will As() bc a men's healtty contest the annual excursion to Tashmoo by the Detroit Lodge, No. 53. which will be decided by the ladies of the party. I )ante Rumor has it that the Chancellor Commander will city knIkS expectantly forward to Monday evening, June 19, the date 1111011 \VIltell Pisgah Lodge will hold I:...…

…6 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE THE JEWISH CHRONICLE The Rabbi's Term of Office Simultaneously ‘with the celebration of the seventy-fifth mini\ er- sarY of its founding. Congregation Ileth Ahaba of Richmond, \'a., General Manager - ANTON KAUFMAN marked in festive manner the completion of twenty-five years of serv- ice on the part of its honored and beloved rabbi, Dr. Fdward N. Michigan's Only Jewish Publication. Calisch. The homage that was paid 11...…

…7 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Congregational News Temple Beth El Shaarey Zedek both days of the Feast of Special Service Next Sunday. ( In Sunda\ morning of this wee k. lone 11th, at 10:-Ls, there will he Shabuoth special services \vere con- ducted at Shaarey Zeclel: synagogue held in Temple keth Fl a special ,ervice (luring \vhich all address on the subject "I lealth and Morality - by Rabbi .\. NI. Hershman. ( In the first day (4 the holida...…

…TH E 8 JEWISH CHRONICLE I 001111411101141•094100410011000110110110110110110414 ■0 •11011•1100011041011414101 .1101101 •1141410410904 . 100011010 Zion Day Postponed Local Campaign for Contributions to Zionists Provisional Fund Will Take Place on Sunday, June 18. Detroit Zionists more gik time in which to 111;11;e preparation , for the e\tctisiv( campaign to he \\ aged by them for contributions to the Pro\ isional Fund, it \vas decid- e...…

…9 EWISH CHRONICLE Local and State News MONTEFIORE CLUB MU CLEAN UP GHETTO. RECORD BREAKING AT- TENDANCE EXPECTED AT EXCURSION. President Garvett Outlines Pre- Bicur Cholera Juniors Look For- ward to Large Crowd. tentious Program for Year's Work. Fritill present indicatinns the sixth If the plan., nuilined by dent ;al . \ ett (if die Nlouteliore Club ;It the annual banipiet, held rec(•101y to are 11(4(.1 the at mature, h ay ,. its...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 10 SOCIETY 80 To insure publication, all items of social interest should be sent to Miss Ruth Rosenfield, Palmer Avenue, East, phone, North 4063, not later than Monday evening. iss Til- Mrs. Nlagnits Butzel has returned program was rendered by lie ( iarvett and Nlaster Irvin Ruben- from New York and .\tlantic City. stein. The next meeting will be held Julie 13 at the I bite' 'Puller. \Ir. and NIrs. Joseph NI. \Veit ha...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE ∎ CAntinuti The Mark CAMPUS SOCIETY fr9m pJge Washington, D. C., Nit - . NI. ( iros- berg of Schnectady, N. Y., and S. Radlatier of \ew York City. Mrs. Silverstone regrets that her thir- tieth birthday comes but once. • DOLLAR BOX Made up of beautiful assort- ment of roses, carnations and other fragrant flowers, all cleverly arranged with fernery and delivered any- where in Detroit for $1.00. NIrs. NI. C. \Veil ...…

…/ 12 THE JEWISH CHRONICLE S. D. FRANKEL ELECTED HEAD OF U. OF M. JEW- ISH STUDENTS. Miss Golda Ginsburg of Detroit is Vice-President. Sam 1). Frankel of Atlanta, has been chosen by the Jewish Stu- dents' Congregation of the [niver- sity of Michigan to the presidency of that organization for the ensuing year. Alt, Frankel is a student of the Law Department and a Junior in college. lie has established an presidency of the organization. Miss...…

…BRANDEIS CONFIRMED THE JEWISH CHRONICLE The only Jewish publication in the State of Michigan Devoted to the interests of the Jewish people Vol. I. No. 14 DETROIT, MICH., JUNE ‘2, 1916 $1.50 per Year Single Copies 5 Cents . . :. . :I.., Judaism and Americanism :ri .? . : . .: . .4. . .:. . .:. :. By JACOB H. SCHIFF . . . ... ... v v • . v y . : * . :••:••:-:“:•0.:”:•:“:“:•.::••:“:0 • : “ : ..:••:•e.-:”:“:”:":“:••:..: . ■.•++.:"*.e.”:”)...…

…America', 'elvish Perini THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 2 Aleichem—translated into English so that every Jewish child can read them, for as I have just said, they do represent the soul of our peo- ple ; but I want them to read these great writings as Americans who retain respect for their fathers and their forefathers. Today we can- not read any longer the wonderful sayings and works of our great Jewish writers, men like Saadia Gaon, Maimonides, Iben...…

…rriodkal Carter CLIFTON AVENUE - CINCINNATI 20, OHIO . THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 13-Year Old Boy Wins City Oratorical Championship Bertram Levy Awarded First Prize r.crtrant Levy, a I3- y ear old le\\ buy, \vun the speal:ing chain piutiship ()f the I•truit schools It. place of day night ill the Detruit koard There crc many pl - nud parent; un 11;Ind 1,c , ,,idcs a large turnout of Lniiiincr(T andituritim. The c()11- elementary sch()()1 ...…

…THE EWISH CHRONICLE 4 A Noble Champion of Judaism Passes Away The Death of Karl Eoetvoes Israel lost a true friend through the death of koetvoes, one of Hungary's most noted publicists and statesmen, who died at Pula- pest, .\pril 13. His death recalls the disgraceful event of Tisza- Eszlar, the first notable ritual mur- der charge of modern times in west- ern F.urope. The memory of our present day Jews has been over- taxed (luring the las...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Zion Day Committees Named Rabbi A. M. Hershman Chosen to Lead Committee in Charge of Arrangements Inspired by the marl;ed success of th e !:lower \ r e c e ntl y con d uc t e d tinder their auspices, the Zionists of Detroit are bending every effort to inal:e the annual Zion Day, \ \Adel , will take place on June 11th, the biggest and the best in years. .\t a meeting of all Zionist organizations in the city, a Zion Day C...…

…THE JEWISH CHRONICLE THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Issued Every Friday by the Jewish Chronicle PublishMg Company. General Manager - . - - - ANTON KAUFMAN 6 every child in the household of I srael is privileged to participate at the proper age in this service. Were such the case, we would en- counter far less indifference and lassitude to the teachings and ideals of religion on the part of our men and women. Michigan's Only Jewish Publication. Edi...…

…7 THE JEWISH CHRON1ICIL!E Congregational News Shaarey Zedek Temple Beth El Sunday Services. Rabbi .\. \I. Hershman \yill con- duct special Shavouth services oil both ( lays of the I loliday. 'the ser- mon for the first day twill be "First Fruits," \\ink on the second dm . I abbi I lershman twill speal: on "The Eighth Commandment and Its Implications." The last Sunday service of the present season was held on Nlav 28th. Saturday service...…

…Altai= farisk Period THE JEWISH CHRONICLE 8 Anti-Jewish Movies Y oung People's Society of Temple Beth El Closes Successful Year Dr. R. R. Goldstone Elected President Vote of Thanks Accorded Milton Alexander. 1rie of the most successful years in the history of the Young Peo- ple's Society of Tc 111 1)k l'cth closed with the nutting of Sun(lay, ill response to a motion all members arose a nd remained standing- in silent tribute Splendid ...…

…idled Ccliter CLIFTON AVENUE - CINCINNATI 20, OHIO THE JEWISH CHRONICLE Local and State News Him- dispositions are found rolachek Jewish Student Congregation of Association affair. B'NAI WRITH DEBATE stoutly maintains that he was taut a among those who bestow charity. the U. of M. Elects Officers POSTPONED party to any solicitations for char- There is he who is willing to give. ( fn Sunday evening, \lay 28th, but does 1101 wish others to g...…