0000000 The SHOFA Official Organ Aleph 3adik Aleph of B'nai B'rith VOL. XV JANUARY 16, 1940 No. 9 VANCOUVER, FRISCO IN FINALS 2,000 NEWLY SAC Member Monsky Honors Judge Lehman Membership Chairmen LEON SIMMONS Sent New Campaign ELECTED MEN Poster for January NEW DISTRICT Washington, D. The Su- preme Advisory Council has just TAKE OFFICE mailed three copies of its Janu- ary membership promotion poster ALEPH GODOL to the chairmen of the member- ship committee of each Chapter and Aleph club in care of the Nathan Straus Holds Base Washington, D. -During the Aleph Mazkir. Membership chair- month of January and the early ketball Championship; men are urged to obtain these part of February, over two thou- sand chapter officers will be in- posters from the Aleph Mazkir as Fidelilty Best well as a communication from the ducted formally into office. Ear- ly reports indicate that many Executive Director that accompa- By MORTON SARVER nied the posters. Oakland, Calif.-In a thrill- chapters are arranging for the installation of their officers in the The new posters are multi-col- packed four-day conclave, 185 Al- ored, attractively designed on col- ephs and Advisors from 36 chap- presence of their sponsoring B'nai B'rith Lodge. ored poster stock. size 11"x17", ters convened in this city on De- and are suitable for putting in cember 25-26-27-28, 1939, for Chapters are reminded that the official installation of officers Jewish Community Centers. Y. M. the tenth Annual Western Con- ceremony is to be used in connec- H. A.'s Synagogues, and Temples, ference and District 4 Tourna- tion with the induction of all new wherever Jewish youth congre- ment Finals. The tourney, with headquarters at world-famed Ho- officers. Copies of the rituals are gate. tel Oakland was co-sponsored by available through the Field Sec- The new poster is headed: Oakland Chapter 42 and Pacific retary's office. "Thinking of joining a club? Ten Chapter 364. thousand American Jewish youth 511 NEW ALUMNI say: 'Join A. Z. A.'!" The new Festivities began on Monday, New York, N. Y Chief Jus- Photo by Kaufman December 25. with the arrival poster calls attention to the five- tice Irving Lehman (second from (right), of Omaha, member of the throughout the day of delegations fold program of A. left) of the New York State Court Supreme Advisory Council and In December a multi-colored from Phoenix, Seattle, and two GRADUATE FROM of Appeals, received 'nai B'rith's world president of B'nai B 'rith, poster was sent out to chapters bus-loads from Los Angeles. A award for "honor. duty and ach presented thee award Harry B. Pre-convention dance was held in using theme of the seven car- at the Covenant Epstein (right). president of Dis- the evening at Hotel Oakland. dinal principles of A. Breakfast held by District No. 1 trict No. 1, presided at the break- Additional copies of the posters Tuesday morning Vice-Mayor RANKS OF AZA at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on fast which was attended by 2,400, can be obtained from the A. Z. Shattuck of Oakland greeted the January 7. Governor Herbert H. including 50 representatives of 10- cal chapters who were guests of A. Supply Department, 1003 K convention-goers, as did various Lehman (left), brother of Judge local B'nai B'rith leaders. District Mr. A. C. Horn, prominent New St., N. W., Washington, D. C. Lehman, was a guest of honor: Aleph Godol Merle Cohn delivered Appreciating the need for new Washington, D. - Five hun- Henry Monsky (second from York Ben B'rith. his Annual Message, stressing fur- and additional promotion mate- dred eleven new alumni were ther development of regional ac- rial in the campaign for 1,200 ac- graduated from the ranks of the tivities, expansion, and the need Split Honors at tive members by next he fraternity on January 1. 1940, and took their place among the more C. Alephs Win Supreme Advisory Cour A- for a stronger administration sys- tem. cently gotten out consid W than 9000 present life members Regional Honors S. W. Pa. Regional material and is plannin 1- Mackoff Wins Oratory of the fraternity. al attractive literature e Aleph A1 Mackoff of Vancou- These new alumni reached their twenty-first birthday during the coming months. ver 119 became the first Cana- Kansas City, Mo.-Kansas City Braddock, Pa.-Over four hun- The attention of m p dian contestant in the history of six months since July 1. 1939, and AZA walked off with all the hon- dred persons attended the dance chairmen is also direct G e District 4 to win the district ora- under the new rulings retained ors at the recent Winter Regional held at the Southwestern Pa 16-page picture pamphl torical championship, which he their active membership until the Tournament ored by the Winter Tournament preliminaries Z. A. called "It's Great did with a brilliant speech on end of the year. Heart of America and Bar Koch- in Braddock on December 10. A. Z. A.." and the ne 'The Magna Charta.' In many communities arrange- bian chapters. In the basketball This was following an afternoon pamphlet on A. Z. A. ent Debate championship honors ments have already been made to tournament AZA 2 won after a of activity in which Altoona and formation Please." Back went to Alephs Harry Greenblatt bring the alumni into the local B'nai B'rith lodge. In all districts (See "K. C. Alephs" Page 8) (See "Split Honors" Page 8) the SHOFAR are also and Ralph Kramer of Louis Mar- shall 188, San Francisco. who up- with the exception of the west set the favorite Portland 65 coast, A. Z. A. alumni are given membership in the B'nai B'rith CONTRIBUTE TO CANADIAN RED CROSS team. composed of Saul Kleinman (International A. Z. A. Oratory for half dues between the ages of Champion) and Joe Hasson, in 21 and 26. the final contest. In scores of communities The winning orators and de- throughout the United States and baters will represent the district Canada, A. Z. A. alumni are serv- in the Manatoc, Akron. O., na- ing as secretaries and presidents tional finals at Camp June 28- of lodges. A. Z. A.'s most out- July 5. Their round trip railroad standing alumnus is Philip M. fare will be paid by S. A. C. Klutznick, former Secretary, who WAR DRIVE The smooth team-work of the this summer will be President of Nathan Straus Chapter 141 bas- the largest B'nai B'rith district ketball team procured for its in the world. chapter thee district champion- Most chapters are planning spe- ship for the second consecutive cial meetings, stags, and dinners. year when it defeated the Se- to honor their new alumni. attle 73 squad in the final, by the score of 35-19. Fidelity Still Best The District Best Chapter GEE! - KNOW THAT IF DON'T Award went to Fidelity Chapter FINISH THESE REPORTS, I'D 264 for the second consecutive SLEEP LIKE A TOP I'D year, while Nathan Straus 141 TWIST AND TURN ALL was awarded the B'nai B'rith Co- NIGHT! Everybody operation Trophy. Salt Lake Chap- GAVE ter 884 was presented the Boy Scouting Award for its outstand- NOVEMBER ing scouting endeavors during the year. The 'Stanley Kirsch Ideal A. Z. A. Boy Award," being of fered for the first time, was awarded jointly to Alephs Jonas By WILLIAM LIEBER are L. E. Brittles, chairman of the Five days later the chapter spon- Jacobs of Huntington Park 170 Montreal, Que.- An attendance Montreal Red Cross Campaign, re- sored its annual Jewish Youth and Henry Holtzman of Fidelity of close to 1,000 patrons at the ceiving a check in the amount of Sabbath in the Beth David syna- Chapter 264. $450. from Irving Meshwork, gogue with the A. Z. A. choir At the final business session, on SHAFTON annual charity dance of the Al- Aleph Godol of Altros Chapter chanting the service and a pro- Thursday afternoon, December 28. RIDULITY tros Chapter 271 in beautiful Vic- 271. With Meshwork are Leo Bas- gram arranged under the direc- outgoing District Aleph Godol THE "FAITHFUL DOG" toria hall here. resulted in the sel and Saul Eliosoff, members of tion of Mortimer Kogan, chair- Merle Cohn, of Seattle, presented possibility of the chapter's offi- social committee which sponsored man of the religious committee. the gavel to Leon Simmons, CAN ALWAYS BE RELIED UPON cials turning over the sum of the very successful charity dance. On December 17 ten pledges Highland Park 300. Simmons is TO STAY UP HALF THE NIGHT $450 to the Canadian Red Cross On December 10 the chapter were given the first degree as holding his new District Alenh IF NECESSARY TO KEEP THE for its recent campaign. entertained the orphans at the members of the Harold S. Freed- Godolship along with the Godol- CHAPTER'S BUSINESS IN ORDER. Pictured above, left to right, Montreal Hebrew Orphans Home. man Pledge Class, (See "District 4" Page 8) Page 2 THE SHOFAR January 16, 1940 SHOFAR 1940 MEMBER- The Aleph 3adik Aleph of B'rith SHIP CARDS JEWISH HEADLINES By BERNARD POSTAL Bnai Brith Publicity Director EDITOR JULIUS BISNO BEN BARKIN NOW READY CIACI HOME 1-11-1919 Time ASSISTANT EDITOR ASSISTANT EDITOR IRVING LEVITAS ART EDITORS. ARNOLD KOHN and JACK SHAFTON ASSOCIATE EDITORS-HA CUSHING, BERNARD GOLD- Washington, D. This week New York -The United Jewish 000,000 pesos ($1,000,000) for STEIN. FRED WEISS, SOL DIZENFELD, SAM GROSSMAN, the new 1940 membership cards Appeal has allocated $125,000 the Jewish war relief and Pales- LOWELL ADELSON, SEYMOUR HOLTZMAN, SOL BREIBART, for all active members and ad- from funds raised in 1939 to meet tine reconstruction. Half of the NATHAN WAHLBERG, GEORGE SHENDELMAN. visors were sent by A. Z. A. Head- the of quota was assigned to Palestine SUPREME ADVISORY COUNCIL: Sam Beber, Omaha, Nebr.. Presi- quarters to chapter Aleph Maz- Jewish relief dent; Jacob J Lieberman, Los Angeles. Calif.. First Vice-President: Joseph kirs. Alephs and advisors are re- and reconstruc- New American Herbach, Philadelphia, Pa.. Second Vice-President: Julius Bisno, Washing- quested to obtain their cards at tion ton. D. C. Executive Director: Ben Barkin, Washington, Assistant Committee for Biro-Bidjan, organ- Executive Director. Irving Levitas. Washington, D. National Cultural the next meeting. for aid to Cath- ized in 1935 to promote the settle- Director; Hyman Goldstein, Washington, C., Treasurer; Wilfred B. Feiga, The new 1940 card is attractive- olic fugees, ment of Jews in Biro-Bidjan, the Worcester, Mass.: Henry Monsky, Omaha. Nebr.: Louis Cohen, Ft. Smith ly designed, printed in blue and the money to autonomous Jewish territory in Ark.: Sidney Kusworm, Dayton, Ohio: Philip M. Klutznick, Omaha, Nebr.: Maurice Bisgyer. Washington. D. C.: M. Ft. red on heavy white stock with be tributed Nicholas Brazy, Wayne, Ind.: the Far East of the Soviet Union, Alfred M. Cohen. Cincinnati. Ohio: 1. F. Goodman, San Antonio, Tex. Joe rounded corners. by Pope Pius has suspended its activities and Borensten, Chicago. III.; Julius Atinsky, Washington, D. C.; Jack Spitzer, Members are urged to keep XII as a me- turned over all its funds to the Los Angeles, Calif. their cards on their person at all morial to his American Ort Federation. Spokes- times. predecessor, the men for the organization denied THE SHOFAR is published twenty-one times per year. Monthly POSTAL during July, August and September, and semi-monthly from October late Pope Pius that this action meant the liugida- through June, by the Supreme Advisory Council of the Aleph Zadik Alept XI, n recognition of his "magnifi- tion of its activity, emphasizing it of B'nar B'rith. Publication offices. 200 Union State Bank Bldg., Omaha Monsky Praises cent struggle against racialism. would remain in a "state of sus- Nebr. and 1003 K St., W.. Washington, D. C. Entered as Second The U. J. A. at the same announc- Class Matter Sept. 27. 1939, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under pension" until it might be needed the Act of August 24, 1912. Toronto Youth ed allocation of another $125,000 again. to Protestant refugees, the monev JANUARY 16, 1940 to be distributed through the Fed- $1 Per Year Aliyah Dance eral Council of Churches of Christ Jerusalem.-Deportation action in America. against illegal immigrants in Pal- 4 estine has been suspended by the Toronto, Canada--"I am proud legal authorities on instructions to know that the Toronto chap- Jernsalem.-The following sta- from police headquarters it was ter of A. Z. A. is setting aside the tistical picture of Jewish Palestine disclosed when the customary re- Grand Aleph Godol: full proceeds of its annual dance at the end of 1939 was made pub- commendation for deportation was this year for the benefit of Youth lic by the Jewish Agency: 19 new omitted in the sentencing of two Aliyah," said Henry Monsky, in- settlements established during the illegal Jewish immigrants who LET US RESOLVE- ternational president of B'nai year; 52 new factories opened; a were given the choice of paying a -to see A. Z. A. reach its membership quota of B'rith, in a message to the chap- 50% rise in the consumption of fine of $125 or spending a month 12,000 Alephs by the next Camp Convention. One ter here. electric power; acquisition of 59,- in prison. of the ways of doing this is to see that we not "n the past two years," he said, 000 dunams (10,000 acres) of "B'nai B'rith itself has contri- land by the Jewish National Fund, only get NEW members, but keep the ones we al- New York.-"The authorities buted $12,500 to Youth Aliyah, bringing its total holding to 484, ready have. Let us therefore also resolve to stop whose work in rescuing Jewish 000 dunams (97,000 acres): 17,- will deal properly with any mis- guided troublemakers who, under any further chapter suspensions. children from the European lands 000 immigrants admitted on cer- tificates, in addition to 9,000 who the guise of free speech, slander When one analyzes a chapter accord with the age old custom of persecution is a magnificent came as refugees; a natural Jew- or vilify peaceful groups residing suspension he finds that the rea- of making resolutions let each and chapter in the black history of our in this city," Mayor La Guardia son usually given is either that every one of us resolve: times. The A. Z. A., too, has done ish increase of 8,000; a total Jew- its share in this work, having ish population of 475,000 or 31% declared in announcing 238 cases the Aleph is behind in his dues. 1. To plan a program for our of arrest or summons for anti- chapters that will stimulate activ- raised $2,100 for Youth Aliyah of the total. or that he has left town. The lat- Semitic street agitation in the last ter reason is excusable. However, ity on the part of each of its con- last year, thus making possible six months, of which 112 resulted upon further analysis it is quite stituents. the transfer of six children to Pal- Washington, D. C.-The 35,000 in convictions. evident that an Aleph falls behind estine. members of B'nai B'rith's wom- 2. To make every possible effort in his dues because of apathy 01 "Service of this character is en's auxiliaries and junior girls to conserve our membership, and London.-The Polish Legion inactivity, which comes as a re- part of the B'nai B'rith tradi- auxiliaries will cooperate with the in this way beenfit not only your sult of disinterest. tion which A. Z. A. is carrying on American Red Cross's appeal for which has been organized here for chapter, but also your fellow Jews I know that the Toronto chapter blankets to be sent to Poland or service against Germany contains Apathy or inactivity on the part and Community. will continue to uphold this tra- no fewer than 35% Jews, includ- to nearby countries housing Po- of an Aleph is intolerable and the 3. To increase our respective dition. ing 400 who are being trained as lish war refugees through a pro- party at fault is invariably the memberships the point whereby officers, a letter to the London Toronto A Z. A.'s 'Dance To gram by which the 325 B'nai chapter. It is the duty of the chap- our goal of 12,000 members by Jewish Chronicle reveals. Save a Child" is all set for Jan- B'rith auxiliaries have adopted. ter to provide a program that is June will become a reality. uary 20 in the Royal York hotel. They will solicit the blankets ex- sufficiently active to keep all We are in the midst of a mem- A feature of the gala affair will clusively from among their own Washington D. C.-In a drama- members active. Before a mem- bership drive that can be consum- be the selection of a "Sweetheart membership by means of blanket tic move to solidify religious sent- ber becomes an Aleph he is re- ated successfully only if your fel- of A. Z. A.' by Toronto newspa- showers or other methods. Nor- iment for world peace, President quired to serve a pledge period of lows "get in their and pitch", as per photographers. man H. Davis, chairman of the Roosevelt, in letters to Pope Pius six weeks, during which time he Nick Brazy so aptly puts it. Percy Clarfield was elected Al- American Red Cross, announced XII, Dr. George A. Buttrick, pres- voices his deside to become a The disastrous and troublesome eph Godol of the Toronto chap- that "we are pleased that the ident of the Federal Council of member in our Order. We accept 30's are gone, and a new and bet- ter at its recent meeting. womei's auxiliaries ofB'nai B'rith Churches of Christ in America, him, and he is prepared and anx- ter era is with us. Let us pray Syd Soble, grand councillor for plan to participate in this pro- and Dr. Cyrus Adler, president of iously awaiting the opportunity to that the insensibilities that are Canada, gave his report on the gram. the Jewish Theological Seminary step in and assume an active role prevalent throughout the world A. Z. A. Laurentian Convention of America, invited them to coop- in the AZA Chapter and in the today will be swept aside by the held in Buffalo Christmas week- erate with him in efforts to furth- Jewish Community Then it hap- dawn of a new year. London.-Prof Selig Brodetsky, end. He reported that at no other er "our parallel endeavors for pens. The chapter fails in its duty I sincerely wish the Alephs of eminent mathematician and form- regional convention had there peace and alleviation." In accept- to provide the activity necessary Aleph Zadik Aleph and members er presidento f B'nai B'rith's Brit- been so many representatives from ing the President's invitation to keep an Aleph in good stand- of B'nai B'rith a Happy and ish Grand Lodge, was unanimous- Canada. ing. Healthful New Year. ly elected president of the Board Al Mandelbaum, chairman of JOE BORENSTELN of Deputies of British Jews, the New York.-An x c hange of The New Year is here, and in the A. Z. A. "Dance To Save a 35th man to hold this office in the students between the Hebrew Un- Child." in aid of Youth Aliyah, 179-year history of the iversity in Palestine and the Jew- told the meeting that ticket sales Jewish representative body in the ish Theological Seminary, Hebrew S. A. C. NOTES to date had surpassed expecta- world. Union College, Jewish Institute of tions of the committee. He said he Religion, Yeshiva College and the expected a complete sell-out. Washington, C-Captain general universities is being plan- Many chapters and aleph clubs have not yet sent their official Harry A. Badt, commander of the ned by the Hebrew University, election report for the six month term ending June 30 to their field Salmann Schocken, chairman of BMB, Seixas Have U. S. S. Tuscaloosa, the cruiser secretary. These reports are most important as the district office as that rescued 576 members of the the University's executive council, well as the national, has no way of communicating with the official Joint Installation scuttled Nazi liner, Columbus, is a said on his arrival in this country. heads of your chapter until this report is forthcoming Two copies Jew who has had a long and dis- The plan envisages sending 75 of the election report should be sent to the field secretary, one: for tinguished record in the navy. In students from Palestine to Amer- his own use and one for the Washington office. New York, N. Y.-BMB and recognition of his outstanding ex- ica. Seixas Aleph Club joined hands ploit B'nai B'rith here paid special recently in a joint installation of tribute to him at a meeting at Washington, D. special Aleph Mazkirs are again reminded to send the semi-annual re- officers. This affair was in keep- which he was formally inducted District of Columbia Federal port (Form No. 1) to the field secretary if they have not already done so. ing with its initial joint affair, into membership. Grand Jury that convened here on at which time Jack Spitzer, PGAG. January 2nd to investigate sabo- and the two Bulgarian delegates Brussels.-T 1940 budget of tage and espionage will also delve The semi-annual dues assessment for the six-months ending were the main lights of the after- Belgium will include an allocation into "anti-Semitic activities of or- June 30, 1940, have already been sent to the Aleph Mazkir Head- noon. The highlight of this year's of 8,000,000 francs for relief ref- ganizations and individuals," At- quarters is anxious for every aleph club and chapter to authorize the meeting came when the BMB Ad- ugees now resident in Belgium. torney General Frank J. Murphy payment of the dues at the next meeting. visor Harry Katowsky, speaking Last year the refugee aid appro- announced. Pointing out that he on "President Roosevelt and His priation was 2,000,000 francs. considered investigation of anti- Active members and advisors are to obtain their 1940 member- Efforts for Peace," pointed out Semitic groups to be of "the great- ship cards from the aleph mazkir at the next meeting. that the President had invited Greensboro, N. n W est importance," Mr. Murphy said Dr. Cyrus Adler to co-operate with $65,000 home of the Greensboro that the inquiry "is the beginning him, and the leaders of other Y. M. A for Negroes, a gift of of something that may mean a The new alumni are advised to obtain their life membership faiths, to promote peace and "the Caesar Cone, prominent Jewish great deal twoards orderliness un- cards from the aleph mazkir at the next meeting. They are also re- alleviation of suffering in war- minded that there is now available a bronze life membership card manufacturer and civic leader. der democracy. torn Europe.' He suggested that was formally dedicated here last which sells for 25 cents. There is no charge for engraving the name A. Z. A., as a representative Jew- of the alumnus and the date of his 21st birthday thereon. Order month. The structure was given in ish group, come out publicly with Reorganize Chapter from A. Z. A. Headquarters, 1003 K St., N. W., Washington, D. C. honor of two Negro employes who a strong expression of support for had worked for Mr. Cone's family in Shenango Valley Dr. Adler and through him to for 38 years. The chairman of the membership committee is instructed to ob- President Roosevelt. The sugges- Sharon, Pa.-Reorganization of tain from the aleph mazkir three new membership posters recently tion was passed in the form of a Chicago.-Three of five mem- the Shenango Valley chapter has sent him. resolution after a most enthusi- bers of the anti-Semitic Silver borne fruit at the winter tourna- astic discussion by the audience. Shirts of America who were tried ment preliminaries. The chapter's Remember: Plan now for the nationwide Youth and Democracy The two chapters have suggested on charges of malicious mischief orators, debaters, and hasketball their resolution which was sent Patriotic Rallies for the month of February. growing out of their anti-Jewish team all earned the right to com- to Headquarters be presented to activities in Chicago were found pete in the finals in McKeesport. all the chapters in the Order for Vatican City.-Three thousand New York.-Volume 1, No. 1 of guilty in Criminal Court here and On the tenth of December, the immediate disposition. German Catholics of Jewish orig- the new ten-volume Universal sentenced to one to ten years in Shenango "Broadcast" made its Sam Katz, Seixas advisor. and in are being admitted to Brazil as Jewish Encyclopedia, covering the penitentiary. Two others were reappearance after over a year. At Zeke Nathanson, NY Deputy also a special tribute to Pope Pius XII acquitted. Those sentenced were subjects under the letter "A" has spoke to the boys. Brother Na- the chapter meeting in mid-De- who has been quietly aiding a just been published here under Homer H. Maerz, Fred Pokorny cember, Dr. Kaufman of Sharon thanson talked on leadership and large number of converted Jews. and Douglas Campbell. the editorship of Rabbi was the guest speaker. A joint the atican revealed in a "Yellow pointed out the necessity of it to- meeting with Erie 139, and a Landman. The new encylopedia is day. Sam Hendler is the new Book" issued solely for the use of the first Jewish work of its kind Aires.-The 300,000 campaign to collect tinfoil also Aleph Godol of Seixas and Burt the highest atican officials. Jews of the Argentine have in English in more than 30 years. on the for the next Cohn of BMB. launched a campaign to raise 5,- month. January 16, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 3 MEET CAPTAIN BADT Laurelton Chapter Plans Expansion Meet the Jewish Naval Captain Who Laurelton, New York.-On De- cember 18. the members of the Rescued 576 Nazi Seamen Laurelton Chapter were guests of the Cedarhurst B'nai B'rith at Cedarhurst, Long Island. Plans By MAURICE BISGYER were discussed for A. Z. A. Chap- ters to be established at Cedar- In this warm word-picture, Captain Badt into membership in hurst, Freeport and Lynbrook, all Mr. Bisgyer, Secretary of B'nai B'nai B'rith. Mrs. Badt, who has towns in Long Island, and using for many years taken her hus- the Laurelton Chapter as a means B'rith, member of the Supreme Advisory Council, and friend of band's place in communal activi- of organizing various groups in ties while he was at sea, looked these localities Captain Harry Badt, whom he inducted into B'nai B'rith on proudly as the Captain became Mr. Hyman Haves, Director of Membership recently, tells the a member of the oldest and larg- New York City, A. Z. A., was pre- story of the career and exploits est Jewish organization in Amer- sent and discussed the importance of the Jewish seaman who res- ica. following in the footsteps of of the Five Fold Program in A. cued the crew of the scuttled many another great American Z. A. activities. Mr. Soba, spon- army and navy hero. sor of the Laurelton Chapter, Nazi liner, the Columbus. It was the Argo Lodge of B'nai traced the history of A. Z. A. in -THE EDITOR. Laurelton, Hilton Soba, former B'rith, in Washington, of which Aleph Godol, spoke on the "Youth Captain Badt is now a member. "It took a Columbus to discover that had the unique pleasure of and Democracy" project Seymour Demby made a speech, as did sev- America, but it took Captain Har- being the first visible audience to ry A. Badt to discover the Colum- hear his first-hand account of the eral others, and according to Roy bus." That's what Washington rescue of the Nazi seamen. Friedman, everybody said some- thing but the Aleph Sgan, Roy circles are now saying as they Sitting spell-bound as the naval Friedman. talk proudly of the rescue of 576 officer told the story without dra- At present the Social Commit- of the crew of the scuttled Ger- matics, the B'nai B'rith audience tee is planning a dance, the music man luxury liner, Columbus, with- heard for the first time the full to be supplied by Glenn Miller re- out the loss of a single life among text of the now historic message cordings. Of all the ideas present- those who abandoned the ship. sent to the Navy Department re- ed at the previous executive meet- To a world weary of war and porting the rescue in the custom- ing this made the greatest hit and ary naval terms. The text of the racial hatreds, this daring exploit Captain Harry Badt (left), Commander of the U. S. S. Tus- was immediately voted upon as message reads as follows: caloosa, the cruiser that rescued 576 members of the scuttled of the United States Navy assumes the one most likely to succeed. Nazi liner Columbus, is pictured above, being inducted into mem- special significance, for the com- Taking into consideration the pop- mander of the rescue ship, the THE RESCUE MESSAGE bership in B'nai B'rith in Washington by Maurice Bisgyer ularity of Maestro Glenn Miller U. S. S. Tuscaloosa, is a Jew. fourteen fifty, (right), secretary of B'nai B'rith, member of the Supreme Ad- and the quality of his music, while on neutrality patrol and in visory Council, and an old friend of the Jewish naval officer. there should be no dificulty in The other night, as a few of us, contact with the S. S Columbus who made his first address before a visible audience to B'nai drawing a large crowd if admis- friends of Captain Badt, gathered Tuscalcosa sighted British de- B'rith. sions are priced reasonably. around the fireside of his Wash- stroyer standing toward Columbus. ington home and listened to his Captain of the Columbus then broadcast message that he was simple and straightforward narra- ready to scuttle ship. Columbus (I am a man; nothing pertaining tive of the German liner's scut- crew had already opened to humanity is foreign to me). An tling and his thrilling rescue. we valves. started fires and manned American who is a Jew has taught lifeboats with but blanket and District 1 Briefs mused over this irony of ironies. that lesson significantly. few personal effects, leaving be- Fate must have been in a satiric hind all other valuables, the ma- mood when she threw the lives jority probably under impression it of 576 Nazis into the hands of a was a drill. Life boats lowered in B.M.B. Plays Host to Woonsocket (R. I.) Chapter 147 recently sponsored a football night. Speakers included Coach Gus Savaria of Woonsocket high Jewish sea captain. Adolf Hitler orderly manner as flames shot skyward followed by clouds of Three Organizations school; Dan McKinnon, Providence College star halfback, and Joe would well turn to his god in Val- dense black smoke, Moderate swell, Coffen, Woonsocket veteran tackle. halla and ask: "What jest is this weather clear and crisp. Lifeboats that my pure-blooded Aryans stood away from Columbus in or- New York, N. Y.-On Sunday Former Judge Harold Hartwell was the speaker recently before should submit themselves to the derly groups as Tuscaloosa came up to rescue survivors, British afternoon, December 10, the Boys a joint meeting of the Worcester Hi-Y and the Worcester Chapter 52 compassion of a Jew?' destrover standing by to assist as and Bay State 346. He spoke on 'Youth and Democracy." Greetings But the steel-blue-gray eyes of needed. Embarkation on Tuusea- Manhattan Beach Chapter 285, were heard from Advisor Louis Kahn and Allen Joseph and Harold the Navy captain seemed to look loosa by means of sea laders with- entertained in grand fashion the Katkoff, Aleph Godols of the two local chapters. out confusion or injury as the sun far beyond us. and the voice that sank below horizon. Survivors in three other youth organizations knows best the simple elements good spirits despite ordeal. Senior which meet in the same synago- Alumni members are beginning to play a prominent part as ad- of wind, sea and sky interrupted officer Columbus reported all visors of chapters. The Chelsea Clover Aleph Club has been fortunate hands were mustered into lifeboats gue, Temple Beth El. For the OC- our thoughts with the clear-cut in obtaining Melvin Cohen, former Tri-State Regional Aleph Godol and again on coming on board Tus- statement: "Our first idea was to casion. a specially prepared pro- Lifeboats were cast adrift and District One's representative to the Port Jervis convention ora- save lives. as Tuuscaloosa turned New York gram, which took ag reat deal of tory finals, as its advisor. Other chapters who recently got former aboard Perhaps the 576 German sea- planning. was arranged to suit the members as advisors are: East Boston Aleph Club, Nathan blazing inferno and sinking slowly interests of all groups. The Jr. Chmara: Boston Amos 189, Irving Levenson, and Sidney Aronow, men now sharing the warmth Subsequent check disclos two for. Survivors League Girls, the Deborah Girls. Everett Aleph Club peace and plenty of an Ellis Island dormitory, will think for a given hot meal. cigarettes, warm and B. M. B.'s Jr. AZA group all quarters. Difficulties to crowding moment of the tens of thousands expressed deep appreciation for 'Tis said among those in the know that the most attractive group lessened by general spirit of friend- of men, women and children the splendid program which was of girls at any District One function in recent years were to be seen ly co-operation. rdesses freezing and starving and dying quartered in sick bay. Passage un- presented. at the recent Tri-State Regional tournament sponsored by the Haym in the old and desolation of the eventful except encountering heavy Included in a program which Salomon Chapter of Roxbury, Mass. New York. 12:50." no-man's lands of Poland, by rea- was arranged to suit widely di- son of their Fuehrer's "humani- versified interests, the B. M. B. George Bor, recording Mazkir of the David R. Radovsky Chapter tarianism.' But for a brave man While the German-American boys outdid themselves when they 159, has been the recipient of the Schwartz Award for the Best All- who is kin to those who suffer at presented the Second Degree to 13 Round Aleph of the chapter as selected by the advisors. Aleph Bor, Bund is howling that the U. S. Alephs who have been in AZA although a member for less than two years, has been the chapter's the hands of the Nazi Fuehrer. Navy is tipping off the British to these Nazi seamen might have the required 6 months. For the leading worker in social service and is chairman of the social service suffered a like fate. the location of German ships in younger group, the Junior AZA. committee. North American waters, Badt re- Aleph Godol Burt Cohn thrilled The story of Captain Badt's vealed that he did not answer a the members of that group and It is no more a secret that the real Aleph Mazkir of the Medford career is in itself an epic of the signal from a nearby British de- their prospective members, when Chapter 288 is Miss Charlotte Adler. attractive sister of Jack Adler, opportunities afforded by our free stroyer asking the name of the he installed their newly elected who was recently re-elected Aleph Mazkir of the chapter. Charlotte democracy. Harry Badt was born liner with which the Tuscaloosa officers. Bernard Tenzer present- perhaps knows more about A. Z. A. procedure than any other girl in in the town of Tyler, Texas. His was then in contact. ed a short talk on Anti-Defama- the country (with the exception of Florence Cushing, wife of the father, Joe Badt, is one of the Captain Badt's mail is flooded tion work and what the youth can field secretary), and is better acquainted with the A. Z. A. program leading citizens of Mt. Pleasant, Texas banker, merchant, cotton with letters from every section of do about it. His talk was so well than a good many A. Z. A. boys. the country as proud Americans received that each group intends buyer and adviser to his neigh- bors about the countryside. When extend to him their congratula- to form Anti-Defamation Commit- tions. One communcation. a tele- tees to assist in that work. Harry's name was first proposed for appointment to the United gram, is especially revelatory of The get-together was climaxed Reports on Patriotic the American reaction: "With the by a social, at which time the Jr. States Naval Academy at Annapo- possible exception of Admiral League girls donated their serv- lis. he deliberately stepped aside Richard E. Byrd of Virginia, on ices in the kitchen and attended to permit one of his friends to re- the occasion of world tragedy, to the refreshments. The Jr. AZA Rallies Are Optimistic ceive the coveted designation. But your expressions today on the air boys took Deborah girls for danc- the following year, Congressman sounded as real men of United ing partners, and the B. M. B. Morris Sheppard, now the senior Washington, D. -Reports are cobs. Director of the A. D. L. States expressions should sound. did not do so badly with the Jr. U. S. Senator from Texas, appoint- flooding national headquarters Speakers Bureau, also urges that unspiteful and warmly humane." League. Music was furnished by ed him to the United States Naval States optimistically comment- chapters refrain from requesting When the press goes out of its Emerson Radio Corp. Academy, and Badt accepted the ing on plans for Youth and De- Eddie Cantor, Dorothy Thompson, way to call Hitler's attention to appointment, graduating in 1908. mocracy rallies to be held during President and Mrs. Roosevelt and the fact that the rescuer of 576 of his seamen was a Jew. there Chiel and Ilwer Win the month of February. Already other speakers of that caliber, as Through the next 31 years, communities are at work contact- they are unavailable. Headquar- Badt achieved the highest rating appears to be an object lesson in ing the leading local Christian ters of the A. D. L. is at 130 as a navigator. He rose steadily this dramatic happening that New Castle, Pa. -Winners of North Wells St., Chicago. in rank from ensign, lieutenant- should sink into the consciousness the oratorical contest of North- youth organizations asking their commander and finally to com- western, Pa., held in New Castle co-operation in the co-sponsorship Many chapters were attracted of the German people- that the mander during the World War. American way has a fundamental on December 3 were Arthur Chiel of meetings. by the patriotic stickers repro- serving on the U. S. S. Arizona. regard for each individual; the of Shenango Valley and Irvin This year, as last year, when duced on the cover of the Jan- Minneapolis and Minnesota. Dur- humanity expressed in the old Iwler of Aliquippa Both alephs over 75,000 attended the rallies. uary-February issue of the month- ing the last war he had the haz- Latin proverb: "Homo sum: hu- will now compete in the tourna- contacts are being made far in ly program featuring plans and ardous and responsible job of con- mani nihil a me alienum puto" ment finals in McKeesport. advance in order to secure prom- suggestions for Youth and De- Christian ministers and Rabbis mocracy rallies. These stickers voying troop and cargo ships across the Atlantic. As command- who appear on the various pro- may be ordered from the John J. Flannery American Legion lined Tuscaloosa, Captain Badt grams. MEMBERSHIP TALLY Post. c/o Mr. George Sugarman, has been honored by having his Local daily newspapers are re- 134 North La Salle St., Chicago, ship selected to carry President sponding by opening up their col- Ill. There are 12 different stick- Roosevelt on his last Canadian umns to liberal space devoted to ers to a sheet and 25 sheets or cruise, which was made without advance stories as well as pictures 300 stamps are available to A. mishap despite constant fog and 8,487 12,000 of committee meetings, planning Z. A. chapters at a special price storm. Badt's officers later said the various rallies. of $1.00. Chapters are urged to that for days on end during that A. D. L. Co-operating send a $1.00 check or money order voyage, the Captain kept to the ALEPHS AS OF GOAL FOR The Anti-Defamation League to Mr. Sugarman and to refrain bridge, spending many sleepless Headquarters at Chicago, which is from sending currency, coin, or nights so that his ship would JAN. 1, 1940 NEXT CAMP attempting to secure speakers for stamps. bring its precious cargo safely to meetings co-sponsored by Chris- Chairmen of the publicity com- port. Previously, the Tuscaloosa American good-will cruise while 344 417 tian youth organizations and mittees in charge of the Youth had also been chosen for the South where 50 per cent Gentile audi- and Democracy rallies are urged ence is assured. reports that many to send advance stories to the some time before Badt had gone requests have been sent in. They SHOFAR in care of their field to the Aleutian Islands to sur- CHAPTERS AS OF GOAL FOR urge, however, that requests for secretary. If any photographs ap. vey uncharted waters. The writer had the unique JAN. 1, 1940 NEXT CAMP out-of-town speakers not be made pear in local newspapers, mats of unless a satisfactory local speak- the cuts are desired for repro- privilege recently of inducting er is unavailable. Mr. Stanley Ja- duction in the SHOFAR. rage Three Chapters Take CELEBRATE CHANUKAH IN MEDFORD TEN CHAPTERS Honors at Tri-State COMPETE Regional Convention BROOKLYN By LOUIS SIDMAN ove, Revere, Aleph Shotare Go- Roxbury, Mass.- brilliant dol; Sumner Firestone, Burling- Burlington, Vt., debating team, a ton, Aleph Shotare Kotone; Jack Brooklyn, N. Y Brains and capable Roxbury orator, and a fast Katzeff, Boston, Aleph Kohen Go- brawn proved to be the deciding Chelsea basketball team became dol. and Louis Sidman Roxbury, factors in the complete success district champions in these three Aleph Sopher. of the Brooklyn Council Regional phases featured at the annual Tri- Patterned after the annual Har- Tournament. An inspiring speech State Regional A. Z. A. Conven- vard Hasty Pudding Club show. by a Felix M. Warburg orator, tion and tournament on December 23, 24, and 25 The three day the skit presented by the Clover convincing arguments by a pair function was sponsored by the Aleph Club of Chelsea won the of B. M. B. debators, and gifted Haym Salomon Chapter 255 of stunt night contest on Sunday eve- legs and arms of the Ocean Park- Roxbury, and was held in the ning of the tournament. Partici- way Jewish Center Basketball Hecht House, Dorchester. pating in the skit were Saunders Team, lifted the value of the Mishkin, Nathan Finkelstein, Rob- whole tournamesnt far above av- Maurice Goldfield of Chelsea. ert Shuman, Samuel Rovner, Mor- erage, at first convention of the who but a week before was elected ris Gershfield, Milton Berkowitz, Brooklyn Region held at the Tem- Aleph Godol of the Chelsea Chap- ter 238, was named Aleph Godol a member of Chelsea Chapter 238, ple Beth El of Manhattan Beach. of the region. He is retiring Aleph and Melvin Cohen, advisor to the The all inclusive, two-day event, Mazkir of the region and is a winning group Members of Medford Chapter participating in the Chanukah opened on Saturday evening, Jan- charter member of the Order of A. feature of the convention was festival during their third annual dance. Left to right: Morris uary 6, and terminated on Sun- Merit of District 1. A. Z. A. hav- an advisors' conference presided day evening, Goldman, Advisor Allen Korb, Aleph Kohen Godol Lester Siegel, ing been elected to the honor at over by Harry Cushing, field sec- January 7. The the district convention last Febru- retary of District No. 1. Charles and Aleph Godol Joseph Goldman. final event, the Berman, deputy of the region, was Convntion ary. Louis Sidman, of Haym Salamon toastmaster at the banquet at Chapter won the oratory contest, which Harry J. Greenblatt, first SPONSOR UNIQUE Trenton Holds Open banquet, stood out as the jewel and William Musicant and Bern- vice-president of the District Meeting at Local Y of the Tourney ard Glass of the Maccabee Chapter Grand Lodge No. 1 of B'nai B'rith with the Honor- in Burlington, Vermont, won the was the principal speaker. CHANUKAH PARTY able Justice debate tournament. David Caspar was general chair- Trenton, N. J.-On December Benjamin Bren- Making up the winning basket- man of the convention committee, 13, the Trenton Chapter Aleph ner of the ball team were the wing assisted by all the members of the By ROBERT WEISS Club held an "open meting" at Brooklyn Mu- Weithorn members of the Chelsea Clover Haym Salomon Chapter 255. Medford, Mass. The third an- nicipal Court. and Hyman H. the Y. M. H. A. to introduce A. Z. Aleph Club: Morris Gershfield, Install New Chapter nual dance sponsored by the Med- Haves, Director of A. Z. A. in Lawrence Plotnick, Robert Shul- ford Chapter 288 on the last A. and its work to boys who were As a feature of the tournament New York City, as guest speak- man, Saunders Mishkin, William program, visiting Alephs witness- evening of Chanukah in the ves- interested in joining. ers. Judge Brenner acclaimed A Wolfson, Nathan k elstein, ed the installation of the new Mat- try of Temple B'nai B'rith, Som- Sam Grossman, Field Secretary, Z. A. as the only organization Samuel Rovner, Issac Salomon tapan Aleph Club with 33 boys erville, was one of the most was the main speaker of the eve- which can cope with the Jewish and Samuel Lerner. Winners of getting the firse degree. The unique functions held under the ning. Other speakers included youth problem. To further sub- the three tournament events will charge to the candidates was giv- auspices of the local chapter. Warren Zorn, president of the stantiate his belief, Judge Bren- participate in the district finals en by Field Secretary Harry Cush- The novel program was high- chapter, Dr. Samuel Bernstein, ner spent seven hours judging the ater this spring in Syracuse, N. Y. ing, who was preented by Charles lighted by the ceremonial light- advisor, Dr. J. M. Schildkraut. oratory and debate contests that New Regional Officers Berman, deputy of the Tri-State ing of the eight Chanukah candles president of the Trenton Chapter day. Elected to serve as officers of Region. by Aleph Kohen Godol Lester Sie- of B'nai B'rith and Mr. Ernest All the two hundred Alephs and the region with Goldfield are Al- Frank Wolk, a past Aleph Go- gel. Among other features was Glickman, vice-president of the B'nai B'riths who attended the fred Zeller, Lowell, Aleph S'gan: dol of the Haym Salomon Chapter the presentation of Past Aleph B'nai B'rith Lodge. entire Tourney praised the Tour Harry Spector, West End. Aleph installed the group's officers who Godol pins to Samuel Winer and Joseph Fuhrman, assistant reg- nament Committee and the host Mazkir: Bernard Glass, Burling- are headed by Herbert Weinstein Fred Solberg, and the presenta- inal deputy, attended the meeting, chapter, the B. M. B., for their ton, Aleph Gisbor: Sidney Sokol- as Aleph Godol. tion of a sister pin to the Sweet- heart of the Medford Chapter, along with some representatives of vigor and outstanding enthusiasm. Miss Charlotte Adler. the Camden A. Z. A. chapter. Burt Weithorn, Past Aleph Go- dol of the B. M. B. and General A concluding feature of the Convention Chairman, was com- New York Briefs evening's program was a Kay Kv- mended by all for his splendid ser Kollege of Musical Knowl- leadership and untiring devotion edge. Lester Siegel was chairman B. G. Heads B. B. in putting the tourney across so and the music was supplied by ably. New York City has adopted as its New Year slogan- Let's Jack Sardy's orchestra. Louisville, Ky Bernard Winners of the Debate Tourna- Make 1940's Leap ear A. Z. A.'s Peak Year, and to start off the year Goldstein, alumnus of Louis- ment were Burt Cohn and Burt in the right spirit announces that it will install five new chapters ville 107 and now Field Secre- Give Charter to 1st Weithorn of the B. M. B. Chap during the month of January. tary of District 2 A. Z. A., was ter. Runner up was the team from Long Island Chapter elected president of the Louis- the Gershom Seixas Aleph Club. ville Lodge of B'nai B'rith at The Hebrew Institute of University Heights Aleph Club held a their last election. Not only Competition was so keen in the very successful sports forum in its meeting room in the Center. Mr. By DANIEL GOLDBERG that, but Bernie was recently Oratory Contest that it took the Hank Jacobson, football coach of DeWitt Clinton High School, told Queens Village, L. I.-On Fri- married. This makes B. G. the judges two hours to finally agree of his experiences of coaching high school teams. This forum is the day, Dec. 29, Queens Village was REAL boss now. that Robert Bergman, Aleph Go- first in a series that the chapter is to present in cooperation with the accorded the honor of becoming dol, of the Felix M. Warburg Center. As a social-service project the alephs have been assisting in the first chapter on Long Island Aleph Club, was the highest scor- the general running of the Synagogue's Center program. to be presented with a permanent Alephs Hear Field er and therefore the winner. charter. During the regular Fri- Secretary Cushing Making a clean sweep of the Abel Kowalsky writes to tell that Gustave Hartman Chapter is day night service in which Aleph Basketball Tourney, the Ocean launching a membership drive with the opening gun being fired at Kohen Godol, Norman Backman, Parkway Jewish Center Aleph its Installation of Officer's ceremony on Sunday afternoon, January read from the scriptures, Mr. Hy- By JOSEPH LEVINE Club, walked away with the most 14th. The installation will be held jointly with their girl's auxiliary man Haves presented the charter East Boston, Mass. Harry coveted athletic title in Brooklyn. and will take place in the Coney Island Jewish Center. The boys are to David Cohen, Aleph Godol. In Cushing, field secretary of Dis- Lester Fein, captain, and Eli Ber= happy to announce that their co-advisors for the next six months will presenting the charter Mr. Haves trict 1, was the speaker before man were the high scorers. Oth- be the popular Camp Cejwin Dr. Carnes and a new addition to stressed the problem facing Jew- members of the East Boston er members of the team were Ben- A. Z. A., Mr. Ben Gerdy, history teacher at the neighborhood Abra- ish youth today and gave a brief Aleph Club on Wednesday eve- son Gidan, Pete Hammer, Eli and ham Lincoln High School. outline of the history of A. Z. A. ning, December 27. The talk was Carl Cohen, and Nat Jasinowsky. In his address Mr. Haves pointed followed by a symposium on the Runner up was the Temple Beth Rehoboth Chapter 89, oldest unit in NYC, stepped into line with out the rise and success of A. Z. A. Z. A. program. El of Borough Park Team which the initiation into its ranks of twelve new alephs. This group has A. in New York. Greetings were heard from Sid- is to be installed in January. pledged to revitalize the chapter and have it take its proper place in Following Mr. Haves was Mr. ney Aronow, advisor to the Ever- Regional Deputy "Zeke's Nath- N. Y. A, Z. A, Ed Schifreen of Scouting and District 3 "fame" has Charles Leventhal, president of ett Aleph Club, Nathan Chmara, anson acted as chairman of the been added to the advisory board. the Henry Jones Lebanon Lodge advisor of the East Boston Aleph speeches and awards made at the of B'nai B'rith, official sponsor of Club, and Gerson Weinstein, who dinner. Advisors of the various Laurelton Aleph Club held a School of A. Z. A. last week, at Queens Village A. Z. A. Mr. Lev- retired that evening from the Brooklyn chapters were first which time New York Director, Hy Haves, spoke on Programming enthal told the assembled of why Aleph Godolship of the chapter. called upon to say a few words. and Budget. Buddy Waldman and George Solomon were initiated the B'nai B'rith is sponsoring A. David Katz, the new Aleph Hyman H. Haves, New York City into the chapter by the group's new degree team. Z. A. chapters and praised the rabbis for their whole-hearted co- Godol, outlined his program for Executive Director of A. Z. A., the coming term. was the dominant speaker of the With B'nai B'rith Cooperation in New York City climbing to new operation in forming chapters. evening. Mr. Haves emphasized heights, New York A. Z. A. announces that it will play an active part Rabbi Bernard Segal of Queens the need and importance of A. Jewish Center reported on the ning was Rabbi Jonas Kamin in the B'nai B'rith Membership Campaign which was launched with Z: A. to every Jewish youth of a breakfast at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, Sunday, January 7th. progress made by the chapter to who, in addition to explaining the today. Other speakers included date. Seven tables of alephs held the spotlight and cheered the honored story of Chanukah, spoke briefly Phil Messing, Aleph Godol of the After the services the Chapter on "The Meaning and Purpose of guests, Judge Irving Lehman, Governor Herbert H. Lehman, Secre- Brooklyn Executive Council, and held a reception for the congrega- A. Z. A." tary of Treasurer Henry Morgenthau, Jr., and B'nai B'rith President Burt Weithorn, general chairman Henry Monsky. Mr. A. C. Horn was responsible for the large show- tion and the visiting chapters. Members of the chapter joined of the Tournament. n conclusion, ing of A. Z. A. men at the breakfast. The boys were presented with a in kindling the first Chanukah Mr. Nathanson expressed his large Blue and White A. Z. A. Banner by the New York B'nai B'rith Hold Chanukah Affair light. The chapter, led in prayer thanks to B'Nai B'rith Brooklyn Membership Office. by the Rabbi, sang the traditional Lodge 53 for the fine support By ARTHUR DOVNER melody, "Mo-oz Tzur.' which they have given to the January 24th, A. A. will come before its Brooklyn B'nai B'rith Taunton, Mass.- Scopus The chapter held its Fifth An- building up of A. A. in the bor< Lodge with a special program being arranged by the New York Dep- Chapter 160 held its annual ob- nual Bridge Thursday evening, ough. uty, "Zeke" Nathanson. Brooklyn Lodge sponsors nine chapters of servation of Chanukah, the Feast December 14. in the vestry of the A. Z. A. and has run a Field Day for New York A. Z. A., and a spe- of Lights, on Wednesday, Decem- Synagogue. Prizes were donated cial Oratory Contest for its chapters. ber 6. The speaker of the eve- by local stores. General Thomas Harrison, a member of Cromwell's Parlia- Col. A. Ralph Steinberg, volunteer director of the Membership ment, suggested that the Mosaic Campaign, delivered an inspiring message before the Atlantic Lodge N. Y. C. Brooklyn is planning their rally for February 12th under law be adopted as the constitution Father and Son Night, Thursday, December 28, 1939. In attendance the direction of Bob Bergman of Warburgh. Long Island is planning of England. a rally under the direction of Hilton Soba of Laurelton, and New at the meeting were the BMB and Hartman Chapters, and the BMB York City under Advisor Harry Brager. All rallies are under the Junior A. Z. A. and Temple Scout Troop. Sid Luckman, star of the professional Chicago Bears: Bernie Bloom, former N. Y. U. football close supervision of the N. Y. A. Z. A. Office and Ben Epstein of the A. D. L. BRING A FRIEND star, and Haves, New York Director of Z. A., also spoke. This is the first in a series of joint meetings between B'nai B'rith and Z. A. Chapters. It is with pride that we note that A. Z. A. came to Note: Shofar copy must be in the hands of N. Y. A. Z. A., I1 the Manhattan Beach section of Brooklyn before B. B. West 42 Street, N. Y. C., the Friday before the 1st and third Tues- day's of the month. The New York Office announces that February 3rd or 17th Laurelton A. Z. A. were the guests at Long Island B'nai B'rith week-end there will be the New York Finals in Oratory, Debating and Basketball, More definite details later. Lodges last meeting. Hy Haves spoke on A, Z. A. to the members. Cooperation is under way between A. Z. A. and the National The New York Director has been visiting all the new lodges in the Conference of Christians and Jews for better inter-faith work in city explaining the work they can do along A. Z. A. lines. It is hoped that the 1940 Leap Year Will Be New York A. Z. A.'s Peak Year, TO THE NEXT MEETING! January 16, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 5 Ft. Wayne, Toledo McKeesport Plans Entertain Children and Columbus Win for Winter Finals in Newark Home By HARRY KARP ATTENTION NEW ALUMNI Columbus, Ohio-The Winter of W. Pa. and W. Va. Newark, N. -Forty-five chil- Regional K. I. O. Convention, at- dren, between the ages of six and tended by over 150 alephs from ten, were the guests of Ezekial McKeesport, Pa.-McKeesport PATRIOTISM CHARITY JUDAISM the region. in no one 230 at a party given on Decem- 94 has been chosen to act as host ber 29, at the local Hebrew Shel- This Certifies That chapter winning more than one first place, with one chapter win- to the Western Pennsylvania and tering Home. The committee in West irginia Council Winter Re- ning a first and second. Bob Safer charge of the affair, headed by MORRIE ARNOVICH gional Tournament Finals which of Ft Wayne 291 won first place Aleph Joseph Mittleman, was as- in oratory. with Walter Stein of will be held on January 26, 27 sisted by a group of Junior B'nai Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith and 28, 1940. Plans for this South Bend 92 placing second. Eu- B'rith girls. gene Borowitz and Irving Echt of three-day Convention are pro- The program of the party con- LIFE MEMBER = Columbus 155 won first place in gressing rapidly, and it promises sisted of refreshments, games, to be the finest Council affair ever songs, and toys for the children. SamBeber debating. with Harold Rappaport held. PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE SECRETARY and Bill Weinstein of Indianapo- Each child was given an indi- lis 246 placing second. In basket- The program scheduled for the vidual basket containing cookies FILIAL DATED AT WASHINGTON DC ball, Toledo won first place, with event will begin Friday afternoon and cake. fruit, candy, and a game LOVE THIS 13 DAY NOV. 31 a team composed of Alephs B. January 26, with first-round and or toy. The party was such a suc- semi-final basketball eliminations cess that the chapter has decided CONDUCT PURITY FRATERNITY Schall, Mel Albert, Bernie Smil- ack, Al Zaft, Lou Baum, Charlie Eliminations in oratory will take to hold, each year, affairs for the Marenberg and Dave Seretsky. Ft. place at the Sabbath service on children on the festive holidays of Wayne 291 took second place in Friday evening. Following the Purim and Chanukah. METAL AZA ALUMNI CARD basketball. service, several house parties will The Chapter presented a pro- Eleven chapters were represent- be held. gram for its sponsoring B'nai ed at the tourney, which makes it Saturday's activity will start B'rith Lodge, Ezekiel 90, at the Price 25c. the largest KIO tourney on record. with a Sabbath service in the B'nai B'rith meeting of January The program began on Saturday morning, and debate eliminations 16. The entire evening and pro- AZA's Latest Innovation-A Smart Bronze evening, December 23rd, with an and finals will make up the sched- gram was in the hands of the A. Permanent Life Membership Card - Fits informal dance. On Sunday morn- ule for the afternoon. For those Z. A. The audience consisted of ing. the 24th, th business sessions Alephs desiring other activity dur- B'nai B'rith, the Ladies Auxiliary, Conveniently into Your Bill-Fold and Is Pro- were held. Harry Berlinger of ing the debate competition, there the Junior B'nai B'rith girls. tected by an Isinglass Holder. Attractively Columbus was elected Aleph Go- will be a Boy Scout Exhibit, and Alephs, and friends of these or- dol of KIO. In the afternoon, the arrangements are also being made ganizations. Designed with Raised Letters and Blue Em- eliminations in the basketball and for a tour of inspection through blem; Name and 21st Birthdate Embossed debating contests were put on. the new Irvin Steel Mill. evening will bring the Convention at No Extra Charge. Send Check, Stamps, That evening, there was a semi- On Saturday evening, a semi- to close. or Moneyorder. formal The competition formal dance will be held in the The highlight of s three-day was concluded on Monday, with Main Ballroom of the Penn Mc- affair will be the main address the Convention winding up at a Kee Hotel at which time the which will be given at the ban- NOTE: Many Chapters Are Ordering Banquet, at which time the Ora- Sweetheart of A. Z. A. will be quet by Mr. Ben Barkin, assist- These as Gifts to Their New Alumni. torical Contest was held. chosen and presented with a lov- ant Executive Director of A. Z ing cup by a former "Miss Ameri- A. Also at the banquet, awards Cleveland 209 Has ca." A well-known band will pro- will be presented to the winners vide music for the dance. Sunday, of the various events. AZA SUPPLY DEPARTMENT Religious Program January 28, is the time selected Registration for the tourna- for basketball finals. This game ment will be taken care of on Fri- 1003 K St., N. W. Washington, D. C. will be followed by an Advisors' By EDWARD GOLDSTEIN day, January 26. McKeesport ex- Conclave and an Aleph Godol- pects a large Council representa- Cleveland, the last Aleph Mazkir meeting. tion for the Finals, and since ac- "Best Chapter" contest, Cleveland The high spot of the afternoon commodations are limited to only ORDER YOURS TODAY! 209 won an honorable mention will be a business meeting of the 150 Alephs, reservations should be rating. The main reason that they Western Pennsylvania and West made as early as possible. weren't rated higher was that irginia Council at which time an- General Chairman of the Con- their religious program was not nual Council officers will be elect- vention is Murry Swartz, and Al- very strong. ed. A Kosher banquet on Sunday vin Broudy is co-chairman. This year under the leadership Alephs Enjoy Cabaret Alephs to Assist of the Aleph Kohen Godol, Ralph Social in Bridgetown; Williams, the chapter has set out Host to Western Pennsylvania to remedy this fault. Already Publish Newspaper War Relief Agency they have sponsored two Friday night services at the Oheh Zedek By JOSEPH ROTH By JACK EISENSON Erie, Erie AZA Chapter Congregation in Cleveland which Bridgeton, N. unusually 139 has decided to do its share were very successful. At the first sparkling closed social, was en- in aiding the victims of the pre- one, Rabbi Louis E. Engelberg, of joyed by all Alephs and dates on sent European Wars. On Satur- the Oheb Zedek spoke on "Young the eve of December 17. day evening, January 20 the chap- Jewish Men's Activities.' A com- As the theme was Cabaret Nite, ter will bring to Erie one of the mentary on the Rabbi's speech everything done was in true night present days most popular Jewish given by Aaron Zucker. Exec- club fashion. Tables were arrang- motion pictures, "A Brievele der utive Director in Cleveland, Can- ed in a horseshoe manner, while Mamen." The entire proceeds de- tor Morris Amsel, also of the the bar featured Farmers' Cock- rived from the showing of this Oheb Zedek, led the Congregation tails, highballs, and other mixed picture will be turned over to a of approximately 125 people, in drinks, these being soft of course, relief agency whose purpose it is the singing of some Jewish songs. add hilarity to the affair. to aid the war sufferers in Eur- At the second of these services Jose Kohen. chairman of the ope. Arrangements for the picture Rabbi Engelberg and Cantor Am- affair, and Aleph Godol-elect of have been completed and the sale sel officiated. It was attended bv the chapter introduced the Master of tickets is under way. The com- nearly 300 Alephs, Alumni, and of Ceremonies, Windy of Chicago. mittee in charge consists of Alephs friends of the chapter. After the Sharp tongued and quick witted, Milton Gabin and Sidney Wexler, services there were refreshments Windy very easily kept all spirits co-chairmen; assisted by Alephs served to the entire gathering. high between acts of the floor William Kaufman, Eugene Lip- At the present time the Reli- show. kin, Isadore Brown and Joseph gious committee is planning an McKeesport, Pa.--Pictured above are the members of Mc= The most impressive spectacle Roth. Oneg Shabbat and a number of Keesport Chapter 94 who will be hosts to Western Pennsylvania of the evening occurred when the Patrons from many surround- other Religious services for the regional finals, January 26-28. Reading, left to right, 1st row- B. D. H. Quartet, composed of ing cities, as well as the Jewish near future. Robert Hartstein, Bill Keller, Alvin Broudy, co-chairman, Murry Alephs Kohen, Waldof, Goldstein, population of greater Erie, are ex- Swartz, general chairman, Sol Gross, Bernard Batten. 2nd row- and Kirshenbaum, while enacting pected to attend the showing of Best Chapter Award Ned Kaminsky, Melvin Jackson, Harry Wechsler, Irving Gold- a bar-room scene, let forth with this film. man, Sidney Weiss, Daniel Weiss. 3rd row--Bernard Berkowitz, 'Up You Men." Goal of Youngstown Howard Guttman, Melvin Kaminsky, Henry Herskovitz, Robert Publish Paper Beck, Marvin Gerendask. The eagerly awaited and very Alephs Have Social greatly appreciated mouthpiece of Youngstown, Ohio Youngs- the Baron De Hirsch Chapter 306 Philadelphia, Pa.-The alephs town 169 is striving with might the local rabbi was called out of town, and jointly presided with Philadelphia Alephs of Bridgeton, N. J. rolled off the of the South Philadelphia Chap- and main to acquire the Best- ditto machine last month bearing ter 359, were the guests of the Chapter Award for 1939-40. In other youth groups at a youth Enjoy Lincoln Dance in it complete freedom of the Utopia Sorority on Saturday its effort to do so, it has devel- service. The social life of the press. Two issues have followed night, December 16. oped all phases of the program. chapter was enhanced by an "A. with the result of all the Alephs Approximately fifteen of the Z. A. School of Music," held joint- By BERNIE CAPLAN During the month of December. being thoroughly pacified. boys were present at the affair for instance, they presented a cul- ly with the local B. Z. B. group. Philadelphia, Pa.-To the un- Editor-in-chief; Harry Zislin which featured dancing and re- tural program, at which time Dr. Athletic activities centered around limited enjoyment of all Philadel- and feature Editor Jack Eisensen, freshments prepared by the girls Levy spoke to the group. In the the Regional tournament, at phia Alephs, Lincoln Chapter pre- both having served on staffs be- of the sorority. The social started way of social service, the chapter which time Youngstown was run- sented a city-wide social on Sat- fore, were amazed with the spec- at about 9:00 p. m. and contin- contributed as a body to the Tu- ner-up. tacular work done by Sports edi- ued in full swing until approxi- urday, January 20th, 1940. For berculosis Campaign. The reli- At the present time, the chap- tor Marvin Byer and news editor mately 1:00 a. m. gious phase of their work was ac- ter is rehearsing a three-act play this eventful affair, the spacious Jose Kohen, these two being new The alephs said that they had complished by sponsoring a regu- to be presented before the com- hall of the Ahavath Israel Syna- in the game. had a very enjoyable time, and lar Friday evening service when munity. gogue had been secured. Music All the activities of the A. Z. A. plan to return the invitation some are listed in "Baron De Hirsch time in the near future. and entertainment were applied Speaks. Young as 306 is, the pro- Aleph Godol Sid Sitkoff ex- Cleveland Briefs to the occasion by means of a gress made by this chapter should pressed the hope that more of group of the latest popular rec- be noted. By writing to Harry Zis- the same type of affairs could be ordings and a set of the best vocal lin, Carmel, N. J. all those inter- arranged in the future, and said chords belonging to a Lincoln ested in the accomplishments of that it would benefit the entire Aleph. Tickets were drastically other chapters will receive an is- order if more chapters would ar- Eighty Alephs representing seven Greater Cleveland A. Z. A. reduced, due to the war abroad, sue of "B. D. H. Speaks.' range some such affairs. chapters attended the winter tournament and Convention held at and special reductions were given Akron over Christmas. to those who could present Lin- coln Chapter with an unused tor- Aaron Zucker, Cleveland Executive director, spoke on "Patriot- pedo from a German submarine. ism and Judaism" at the convention banquet. Refreshments were strictly made ATTENTION, NEW ALUMNI! in the U. S. A., and were made Manny Stern, National deputy for Eastern Ohio and formerly Kosher for those present who so THIS IS THE LAST ISSUE OF THE advisor of Cleveland Heights chapter 177, was installed as President requested it. SHOFAR YOU WILL RECEIVE UN- of the Heights B'nai B'rith on January 8th by Nick Brazy, District Also, at the close of the past LESS YOU SEND $1.00 FOR A SUB- S. A, C. member. year, Lincoln Chapter held elec- tions of officers. At these elec- SCRIPTION FOR 1940. As the first half of the Greater Cleveland A. Z. A. Council's bas- tions, the new group of officers ketball tourney draws to a close, Cleveland 209's regional champs are promised to make this a banner CIRCULATION DEP'T. leading the pack, with a surprise team representing the Meisel Aleph year for Lincoln. Club in second place and Heights 477 close behind. The new Aleph Godol is Har- THE SHOFAR old Brown. The Greater Council is planning a huge dance to be held in 1003 K ST., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Cleveland following the international camp-convention which will be PLAN NOW FOR YOUR FEBRUARY held in the Cleveland vicinity. Watch the "Shofar" for further details. PATRIOTIC RALLY Page 6 THE SHOFAR January 16, 1940 Harrisburg, Allentown, CHESTER ALEPHS Aaron Talcoff New Sacramento, Marshall Lebanon Are Victorious IN DANCE REVUE District Scout Head and Golden Gate Take New York, N. Schif- Honors at Regional By JOE BOSCOV Allentown, The Allentown ing Cantor, Grand Councillor, and By NORMAN SILVERSTEIN reen, National Chairman of the Chester, Penn Chester did it A. Z. A. Committee on Boy Chapter 156 was host to the Key- Aleph Mazkir of District 3, were again!!! Before a capacity audi- Scouts, today announced that San Francisco, After a stone Council at its annual win- among the attending guests. ence of well over 800, the Simon Aaron Talcoff, alumnus of the most successful three day winter ter tournament. The Preliminaries Kahn New Godol Wolf Chapter 111, in conjunction Bethlehem Chapter in Penn- Regional Convention held in San in all the events were held in the Stuart Kahn, of Hazleton, was with the local lodge of B'nai sylvania, was appointed to the morning and the afternoon of elected Aleph Godol of the Key- B'rith, presented the First Annual position of District 3 Chairman Francisco, the Alephs of Louis Sunday, December 24. stone Council for the year 1940 B. B.-A. Z. A. Show and Dance at of the Committee on Scouting. Marshall Chapter 188 leaned back The "Ski Ball," the annual A. Deputy Talcoff appointed as his the Ohev Sholom Synagogue Cen- Aaron, whose address is 417 with relief as the last day of the z. A. dance, was held in the eve- assistants for the coming year, ter, in Chester. The novel twist to East 3rd Street, Bethlehem, convention ended. All of the visit- ning at which time the Alephs and Seymour Mendelsohn of Read- the show was that there were no Pa., has also just been appoint- their dates exhibited their abili- ing, and Rodney Nogee, of Wilkes- females in the cast, but all the ed Regional Deputy of the ing Alephs were splendidly greet- ty in the field of terpsichore to the Barre Mendelsohn will have men represented women. Tt was Keystone Council He takes ed by the Marshall alephs, and mellow strains of Bud Rader and charge of the Southern Region entitled "The Men," and was all the place of David Gelber, who were gracefully escorted through- his orchestra. The huge dance while Nogee will supervise the about women, recently moved to California. out thee itv. After services at the floor was decorated beautifully in Northern Section. Central Hebrew School, the alephs agreement with the name of the After the elections, a great ban- then attended a pre-convention dance quet was held in the main audi- torium of the Jewish Community 127 Alephs Attend party at a Jr. B'nai B'rith girl's On Monday 25, the Harrisburg home. After the morning services Chapter defeated Allentown in the Center. Bernie Fank, past field secretary, was master of cere- Central California on Saturday, Dec. 2. the debate final basketball game and so re- eliminations and finals were held. tained its crown for another year. monies. A short time later, the debating Following the banquet, the ora- Region Tournament The winner of the Oratory Contest was Aleph Dan Cowans of Sacra- team from Reading 203 won the torical contest was held. The mento Chapter 87, while the win- decision from the Allentown team. award was given to Stewart Sha- San Francisco, Calif. ners of the debate contest were The council meeting was pre- piro of Lebanon. The medals and third annual official Winter Tour- Ralph Kramer and Harry Green- sided over by Stewart Shapiro of trophies were then presented to nament of the Central Region of blatt, of Marshall. The basketball Lebanon, who introduced Aaron the other winning teams and with District No. 4 was conducted here games were held at spacious Kezar Talcoff, the newly appointed re- "Up You Men,' the Keystone on December 1, 2. 3. under the Pavilion and Golden Gate Chapter gional deputy. Sam Grossman, Council Winter Tournament was sponsorship of Louis Marshall 195 arose the victors, with Louis field secretary of District 3, Irv- concluded. Chapter 188, and brought togeth- Marshall close behind The final er some 127 registered Alephs, score of the final game was 24 to Philadelphia Alephs Beaver Valley Alephs alumni and advisors from eight 22. On Sunday night, Dec. 3. the chapters. final convention banquet was held in Get-Together Hop Elect New Officers Ralph Kramer and Harry at the world-famous Aquatic Greenblatt of the sponsoring chap- Park with a huge attendance of Philadelphia, Featuring mu- By LEN YINOGRAD ter won the regional debating 200 alephs and guests. To top off championship by defeating the the final night, another girl was sic by all of the best orchestras in Rochester, Pa -Officers for the Oakland 42 team, composed of kind enough to allow her home to the country, the South Philadel- new term were elected by Beaver Robert Stanley Rock and Ber- be used for a post-convention par- phia Chapter, 359 sponsored a alley Chapter 117 at a meeting nard Charlup, and the right to ty. Most of the credit for such a dance on Saturday, December 23. held December 28. Plans were enter the District finals on De- fine convention was due to the Starting at 9 m., the dancing discussed for a tenth anniversary Pictured above, from left to cember 25-28, in Oakland. General chairman, Albert Shem- continued until after 1 a. m. The celebration to be held next month ano. right are: Aleph Joe Mansky, Young Dan Cowans of Sacra- price of admission was only $.50, with the local B'nai B'rith. Aleph Gisbor Sid Ulan as Miss Louis Marshall 188 is proud of The new officers include Aleph mento Chapter 27 emerged vic- which included the wardrobe fee. the fact that two members of it's America, and Ben Davidson. torious in a field of six orators The music was selected to please Godol, Morris Wiener; Aleph Junior A. Z. A., David Teitlebaum S'gan, David Farber: Aleph Maz- The show opened with a duet. to win the regional oratory medal. both the numerous "jitterbugs' and Jack Goldberg, won the Jun- kir, Arnold Felsher: Aleph Gis- sung by Aleph Mazkir Norman Golden Gate Wins and the more numerous "conser- "Brenda Frazier" Silberstein, as ior High School Debating Tourna- vative dancers." bor. Harry Faller; Aleph Soher. The strong basketball team of ment held in the San Francisco Len Winograd; Aleph Shotare Go- a girl, and Carl Goodman, as a Golden Gate Chapter 195 out- Junior High Schools. This award The chapter's aim in running dol, Manny Stien: Aleph Shotare boy, representing the lodge, Fol- classed the other seven chapter had also been won by two other this dance was to have all of the Kotone, Bernard Faller: Aleph lowing this the "A. Z. Ette Girls" teams in the basketbali elimina- alephs of the chapter some years Philadelphia alephs meet their did the Floradora Sextette num- Kohane Godol, Harry Faller. tions. defeating Louis Marshall's ago, Alephs David Robins and brother alephs of the other chap- Advisor Harry Rosenberg intro- ber. They consisted of Aleph quintet, favorite to win the meet, George Karonsky. ters. For this reason, tags were duced the new advisor, Ben Braw- Godol Joe "Jane" Epstein, Aleph in the final match. given to each person when they arksy. Advisor Melvin Levine Gisbor Sid "Sadie" Ulan. and Aleph Leo Fahn of Sacramento entered, on which was a space in briefly outlined the progress made Alephs Howard "Hannah" Sam- 87 succeeded Burton Polse as Re- which they could put their names. by the chapter under the past ad- uelson, Benny "Bella" Davido- gional Aleph Godol and announced Fidelity Continues The tags were eg with ministration. Outgoing Aleph Go- witz, Leon "Leotta" Isaacson, and plans to foster development of strings, by means of which the dol Faller thanked the members Oscar "Ophelia" Shapero. Also "split-regional tourneys" to aug- Active Chapter Plans tag could be hung from the boy's for their cooperation and asked program were the "French ment the regular regional conven- lapels or from the girls' dresses. Can-Can." which also included them to support the new adminis- tion system, and urged the for- as New Term Begins The idea was carried out to good tration. One of the innovations in- Joe Mansky, and Aleph mation of an "inter-city council" effect, as the people present were troduced by the administration of Silverstein; the newly imported among the Oakland and San more sociable and better acquaint- dance from England, the Los Angeles, Calif. Three Harry Faller was the monthly Francisco chapters for forensic ed than at most dances. As was Forums held jointly by the Chap- "Bloomps-a-Daisy" the "Modern and athletic competitions through- years ago, five sheepish pledges School of Swing" and the "Fash- entered what was then the baby expected, the dance was a great- ter and the local Junior Council of out the year. er success for this reason. Jewish Women. ion Parade of 1940," all of which Following registrations Friday chapter of Southern California, Fi- delity 264. After serving their The feature of the evening was featured the "A, z. Ette girls." afternoon, A. Z. A. Sabbath Serv- pledgeship, these men became a the "spot dance". In this dance, The B'nai B'rith men did their ices were conducted at the Cen- which was unannounced, the mu- Huntington Debates part by presenting a number of tral Hebrew School by members vital part in the active Fidelity sic was stopped suddenly, and the skits, in which they represented, of Louis Marshall Chapter. The Chapter. From this pledge class couple nearest a prearranged spot By SID JACOBS and ridiculed, women, and a very oratory contest followed the serv- has come one field secretary, a Los Angeles, Hunt- Regional Aleph Godol, three received a prize. humorous ballet number, "The ices. On Saturday afternoon, De- Sid Sitkoff, Aleph Godol of the ington Park Chapter recently held cember 2. the debate was held. chapter Godols, two Mazkirs, two Ballet Rust," featuring "Daisy" South Philadelphia Chapter, said. a joint meeting with its sponsor- chapter Sophers, one chapter Sho- Davis, about 250 pounds of daint- and shortly after sundown, the "If I could be sure of an equal ing B'nai B'rith Lodge. A debate tare Godol, and one regional Sho- iness. There were also a number basketball competitions wwere be- tare Godol. The five men who success every time, I would sug- between two Alephs of the Chap- of solos, sung by Mr. Goodman gun at world-famous Kezar Pavi- gest a dance every week. I am ter Frieden and Sackett against lion. The Convention Ball was made up this pledge class were and Morrie Chodeck, including Sam Glassberg, Henry Holtzman, proud of our boys for the fine job two lodge members was the high- three selections written by Paul held at the California Club Sat- they have done. I want to give light of the meeting. The Chap- Seymour Holtzman, George Levy, Klotz, pianist for the show. They urday evening, and attracted a and Bob Levinson. Two af these special commendation to Alephs ter's champion debators won the were "Sweetheart Mine," "Hon- huge attendance. Melvin Sofian and Joe Sattin, to men are yet active in Fidelity decision by an overwhelming mar- ey,' and "My Dream Girl." Mothers Give Luncheon whom we are thankful for their Chapter. gin. It was announced at the Following the show. which is Sunday morning the advisors fine work in securing the music Planning to lead his chapter to meeting that the Huntington Park reported to be the best ever pre- met for a three-hour session con- for the affair, and also to Aleph even greater heights is newly Chapter had put in an application sented in this section, there was ducted by Field Secretary Lowell Roland Greenfield, who headed elected Godol of Fidelity, Henry for the B'nai B'rith Cooperation dancing to the music of one of the Adelson while basketball semifi- the social committee for this af Holtzman. Plans call for closer Award for the Western Confer- local orchestras. nal matches were being played. fair.' co-operation between the various ence Convention. The skits were directed by Bob At noon a lovely Mothers' Club regional chapters. Fidelity's fa- The Huntington Park Chapter Levine, a B'nai B'rith member. luncheon was served. and the del- mous committies will be even Los Angeles Holds has turned over twenty-five dol- and the dances were under the legates convened in the afternoon. more efficient than in the past; lars to charity ten dollars each direction of Brooks Durham, Following the championship bas- Bar Mitzvah Banquet thus insuring complete fullfill- to Community Chest and Youth ketball match in the late after- ment of the "FIVE FOLD AND Aliyah, and five dollars to Father and asked for co-operation from noon. the convention Testimonial FULL PROGRAM." By CHUCK GOLDSTEIN Flanagan's Boys Town, the alumni and then asked them Banquet was held at Aquatic Almost as famous as Chamber- Los Angeles, Calif.- Tues- to join B'nai B'rith. Park, with some 250 persons in lain's umbrella is in diplomatic day, December 19, Los Angeles Max Raskoff, Robert Pitler, Joe The presentation of the Shapiro attendance. Guest speakers were circles. is a little red notebook A. Z. A. 43 celebrated its 13th Alexander, Nate Melnick. Dr. Memorial cup for outstanding ser- Mr. George Lipman, past presi- carried by Fidelity's Morrie Act- year of existence with a huge ban- Schoenfeld, Sandy Barkin and Joe vices to Aleph Bill LeVine was dent of District Grand Lodge No. or. This notebook, which carries quet held at Haskell's White Erbson of Los Angeles police. one of the many highlights of the 4. B'nai B'rith, and Mr. E. E. the fate of Fidelity Chapter, has House on Wilshire Blvd. The af- With Max Raskoff installing evening. Hone, zone deputy of B'nai B'rith. become a constant companion to fair began with a chicken dinner officers, and Bernie Raskoff as the Fidelity Godol. This book con- at 8:00 o'clock. Enjoying this de- his able assistant, the installation itely scheduled to remain in the tains the past achievements, pres- light were seventy-six Alumni and of the new officers was duly per- Two Navy Boys Join city, they were voted into Louis ent endeavors, and future plans of members of Los Angeles Chapter. formed. Max Raskoff gave some very San Francisco Club Marshall as non-resident mem- Fidelity. Taking S. A. C.'s sug- Walt Hadel, past Aleph Godol of bers, thus paying their dues di- gestion of "THINK. PLAN, DO.' L. A. and past Field Secretary of interesting points of the hardships rectly to S. A. C. and still being the chapter program is planned six the Southern Region, was Toast- of the Chapter's foundation. Their By DAN MORAFKA Alephs of Louis Marshall chapter months ahead of time. After the master of the evening. problems were told, but the main San Francisco, Calif.-Showing The names of the two young plans become accomplishments Joe Alexander was introduced topic of discussion was their cul- its true fraternal spirit, whether sailors have not been disclosed as they are re-entered in a differ- and gave some remembrances of tural work. on land or sea, the Louis Marshall yet, but the letter which they ent section of the book. Thus the A. Z. A. "in the good old days." Some history of Los Angeles is Chapter 188 recently welcomed wrote showed the fine Jewish spir- S. A. C. suggestion becomes Bernie Roberts, life-time advisor indeed surrounded by glory. In into its folds two boys serving in it of America and their member- 'THINK, PLAN, DO, RECORD." of L. A. chapter, was also intro- 1933 Al Borstein won the English the United States Navy at Hawaii. ship in Aleph Zadik Aleph will duced. Bernie recounted some essay contest, and in 34 Ernie The two boys corresponded with show others the outstanding Henry Greenberg, of Louis Mar- tales of past Chapter life and con- Kline won again. In 1935 L. A. National Headquarters inquiring greatness of this Fraternity. shall, Chapter 188, the music of ventions. attempted to make the winnings about the A. Z. A. in San Francis- Aleph Phil Markinson, the exper- On December 18, 1926, Los An- total three, but failed short of the CO. The letter was then forwarded Present Program at iences of Sam Goldstein, past Dis- geles 43, the Mother Chapter of goal by the narrowest of margins. to Marshall's Mazkir, who read trict 4 Aleph Godol, and the cap- the South, received its charter In '34 L. A. won the Ben Z. Glass the letter as follows: B'nai B'rith Lodge able chairmanship of Advisor Dr. with 54 charter members. It had award for B'nai B'rith co-opera- "We are two Jewish boys out Bert Wolfsohn. The Five Fold previously been a club called Jr. tion and honorable mention for of a half dozen and are now By JERRY DOLLINGER program, presented by Aleph Go- B'nai B'rith, not A. Z. A. It's first the best All Around Chapter aboard the United States air-plane San Francisco, Calif. On Mon- dol Albert Polonsky, was highly Godol was Max Raskoff. Los An- award, In the District Tourna- carrier Enterprise. We shall be day evening, December 11, Gold- regarded by the Lodge. geles' history is glorious and ment L. A.'s debate team, consist- sailing for San Francisco in a few en Gate chapter 195 entertained Present at the program was varied. ing of Sandy Kline and Averill weeks and want to meet other Unity Lodge of B'nai B'rith with Aleph Joe Perll, former Godol of Max Roskoff was introduced Pasarow, won the District cham- Jewish fellows. We have heard a complete and broad outline of Erie (Pennsylvania) 139, who re- and in turn presented those char- pionship. That same year Sandy about A. and would like to AZA activities. cently hitch-hiked out to the coast ter members present, many of Kline was elected Aleph Godol of become alephs of a San Francisco Pronounced unprecedented by and who has been thrilling the lo- them well known throughout the the District 4. Chapter.' B'nai B'rith and alumni alike. the cal Alephs with tales of his ex- city. They were Bernie Roberts, Nate Gilinsky made a speech Since the boys were not defin- program featured the oratory of periences. January 16, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 7 Baltimore Alephs IN WESTERN CONFERENCE SPOTLIGHT Simon Atlas Rates High Plan Activities Baltimore, newly- At Richmond Tournament formed A. Z. A. Group in Balti- more, which is to be installed on By MORTON B. SPERO February 11th, and boasts a mem- elected officers are: Milton Nor- bership of 27, is planning an a.m- Richmond, Va.-The third an- wood (Simon Atlas), Aleph Go- bitious card of varied cultural, nual Northern Regional Conven- dol: Joe Michaelson (Richmond), athletic and recreational activities tion of District 5 was held here Aleph S'gan; Morton Honeyman for 1940. from December 25 to December (Roanoke), Aleph Mazkir; Phil A series of speakers is to be Heimovit (Petersburg), Aleph booked. with the talks to be de- 27th. The Convention was spon- Gisbor: Lou Weiner (Capital voted to Jewish themes. In the cul- sored by the Richmond Aleph City), Aleph Shotare Kotone: M. tural field the members are also Club and Petersburg 338, with Lott (Annapolis), Aleph Sopher; evincing keen interest in the A. Joe Michaelson and Phil Heimo- Burt Moss (Roanoke,) Aleph Ko- Z. A. essay contest. In addition, a hane Godol: Buddy Bregman bowling team has been formed as vit as co-chairmen. (Norfolk), Aleph Shotare Godol. well as a basketball five. A re- Nine chapters competed in the The delegates also discussed ex- cent meeting was addressed by contests, establishing a record for tension activities, which showed Rabbi Abraham D. Shaw, asoci- ate rabbi of the Eutaw Placee in regional conventions, The chap- that the Northern Region of Dis- triet 5 is one of the fastest grow- Baltimore. The group ushered in ters from North to South were: ing in the Order. Also submitted New Year's with a special party The Colonial Chapter 356 of An- was a report on scouting co-opera- for the membership. napolis, Md., the Simon Atlas tion by Arnold Gamsey of Nor- Leon Chor and Edward B. Chapter 126 of Washington, D. C., folk, head of the district scouting Sandler of the Menorah Lodge in committee, showing that District Baltimore, are supervising the ac- and also the Capital City Chapter 5 had the best scouting record of tivities of the A. Z. A. Group. 344 of Washington, the Roanoke any other district in the Order. Temporary officers of the group Chapter 281, the Richmond Aleph but urging still closer co-opera- include Leonard Davitz, Aleph Go- Club, the Petersburg Chapter 338. tion between chapters and troops. dol: Leon Cassel. Aleph S'gah; the Portsmouth Chapter 362, the On the final night a banquet Gilbert Sandler, Mazkir: Harold Norfolk Aleph Club, and the Dr. was held at the Hotel John Mar- Whitman, Gisbov. and Allen En- Israel Brown Chapter 256 of Nor- shall at which over 100 alephs gel, Aleph Shotare Godol. folk, Va. Registered from these and their dates, plus many mem- nine chapters were 125 alephs, all bers of B'nai B'rith were present. Menorah Chapter doing their part to make the Rich- The banquet was presided over by mond-Petersburg Convention one Morton Spero of Petersburg, who Does Social Work of the best in recent years. The not only introduced the speakers, gathering was also fortunate in but also announced the results of having with them Irving Levitas, the personality contests which By HARRY KATZ National Cultural Director of A. were held by the various chap- Los Angeles, -Under the Z. A., whose guiding hand and ters. At this banquet both co- chairmanship of Aleph Harry watchful eye kept the convention chairmen-J Michaelson of Katz the social service committee Oakland, Calif.- B'nai B'rith advisors responsible for on the right track. Richmond and Phil Haimovit of of the Menorah Chapter 262 has the success of the West Coast tournament finals are pictured In one of the best attended and Petersburg were presented with done splendid work in this admin- from left to right in the top photograph: Lou Silverman, Advisor best presented orations ever held gifts as a token of appreciation istration, of Pacific Chapter 364; Advisor Sam Clar of Oakland Chapter Aleph Katz. serving as head 42: Regional Reputy Sam Ladar and Past Grand Aleph Godol, in the Northern Region. the Si- for the work they had accom- plished in making it the success- Lowell Adelson, Field Secretary. In the second picture are Leon mon Atlas Chapter of Washing- counselor, and Alephs Seymour ton showed its colors, for the ora- ful tournament it was. Morton Leemon, Bernard Seinfeld, and Simmons, new District Aleph Godol (speaking), and Ted Golden, first Aleph Godol of Oakland 42. tor representing them, Sol Lynn, Honeyman of the Roanoke Chap- Dave Masovetsky as assistant won out in a close decision over ter also presented Herbert Fine counselors, gave their time and Charles Robinson of the Rich- of Roanoke with a gift as appre- services to the Menorah Center Boys' Summer Camp. Holman Wins Honor First Canadian mond Aleph Club and six other ciation of the work that he had orators representing chapters in done in the past as a Roanoke The next part of the program Virginia, Washington, and Mary- Aleph as well as Past Aleph Go- undertaken by Aleph Katz's com. Placque at Sheboygan Chapter Has Its land. Their discussion of the dol of the Region. He also an- mittee was to assist the Menorah "Bill of Rights" was thoroughly nounced that Herbert Fine had Center in its annual charity Regional Tournament Bar-Mitzvah appreciated by the audience. been selected life Aleph Godol of bazaar. Simon Atlas scored once more the Roanoke Chapter. At present, an old clothes drive in the debates when their team of The main speaker of the eve- is in progress which will be cul- Sheboygan, Vis.-Sheboygan ning was Irving Levitas, National By MYRON SHNITKA Sam Temin and Jerry Golomb minated in two weeks. Thus far Chapter 15 was host to one of the Calgary, Alta.. Canada-Cal- triumphed over Harold Goldman Cultural Director of A. Z. A., who it has been very successful. These largest Regional tournaments ever and Herbert Baumguard of the spoke on "The Place of A. Z. A. clothes will be given to the Fed- gary Chapter 31 celebrated its held in Z. A. with nearly 200 eration of Jewish Charities of Los Bar Mitzvah anniversary in con- Dr. Israel Brown Chapter of Nor- in the Jewish Community." Mr. visiting Alephs registering for the junction with its sponsorship of folk in the finals, Interest was Levitas' remarks were well chos- Angeles. three-day tournament held De- a Far-Western Canadian Conclave intense over the outcome of this en and were indeed appreciated Plans have already been made cember 26. 27 and 288 debate for Irving Levitas. who by his audience, this time Mr. for a drive for old magazines to on December 23-26 Approximate The tournament, under the gen- eral chairmanship of Julius Zim- ly 50 Alephs from Edmonton, Re- collected the ballots, refrained Levitas. representing the A. C., be given to the old soldiers home gina and Saskatoon took part in from giving the decision until the also presented the prizes with the at Sawtelle. This will start im- merman, opened Tuesday evening remark that, "the mere reading the celebration and conclave. banquet on the final night. mediately at the termination of with registration, a stag party and of names and presentation of the old clothes drive. the drawings in the various con- Calgary was the first Chapter The sporting honors of the prizes took only eight minutes. tests. Fourteen basketball teams, in Canada to be installed in A tournament were equally divided but I. as a former debator and nine orators and nine debate Z. A. Ted Geffen was general between the host chapters, Rich- Asheville Presents orator, realize how many days and teams representing the Northeern chairman. Hyman Medwinsky, mond winning the basketball weeks have gone into the prepara- Monthly Programs Illinois-Southern Wisconsin area charter member of the Chapter, is championship by dethroning the tion for these memorable occa- participated. chairman of the advisory board. defending champs, the Simon At- sions." He then proceeded to com- Preliminary contests were held The program of activity las boys, and Petersburg by suc- pliment the host chapters of Rich- By EMANUEL ROBINSON in basketball and debate on Wed- opened Saturday evening with reg- cessfully defending their bowling mond and Petersburg for the Asheville, N. C. Asheville championship for the second nesday morning. A luncheon pre- istration and an open social at the splendid work they had done in Chapter 249 held a questionnaire pared by the Ladies Auxiliary of Jewish Center. straight year, making it the sec- preparing for the convention, and on current vocational problems the B'nai B'rith was served to ond time they have won in the The program on Sunday con- especially commended Joe Mich- for its cultural program of the two times they have entered re- the visitors on Monday noon. The sisted of the inter-chapter oratory aelson and Phil Haimovit, co- month. Plans are being made to afternoon witnessed a continua- contest held in the afternoon and gional tournaments. It is gratify- chairmen, for their untiring ef- feature the Jews of South Ameri- tion of the preliminary contests ing to say that every chapter at forts. which was won by Aleph Sam ca for the next cultural meeting. in debate and basketball and the this tournament which could pos- Belzberg of Calgary Chapter 31. The convention was then con- At the meeting, Aleph Godel Sid two sectional contests in oratory sibly enter eams. did so, both in A hockey game was held between cluded by a dance lasting till 2:30 Goldstein presented a resolution forensics and athletics. The convention ball was held Calgary and Edmonton Chapters and attended by some 350 people which states: Resolved, that New Regional Officers Elected Wednesday evening at the Eagles at the ictoria Arena. A conference from all over the state. The con- Asheville Chapter 249 of A. Z. A., Ball Room. New regional officers were of delegates was held in the late vention then dispersed looking shall go on record as being op- Debate Tourney elected at this convention during afternoon. The Sunday program forward to Washington, D. C., for posed to all social activities by The semi-finals in debate on closed with the conclave dance a meeting presided over by Les the convention in 1940, which is A. Z. A. chapters on Sundays and Thursday morning found the Bay- that evening at the Community Kreger (Simon Atlas) in the ab- to be sponsored by the combined other Christian Holy Days. This shore Aleph Club, Milwaukee, en- Building with more than two hun- sence of Herb Fine (Roanoke), efforts of the Simon Atlas and resolution will be presented by tering the finals by defeating Regional Aleph Godol. The newly dred persons present. Dancing was Capital City Chapters. Aleph Goldstein at the regional Madison Chapter 154, and Gilead to the tunes of Sonny Fry and his tournament business meeting in 239, Milwaukee, winning the right orchestra. A floor show of the pu- Light Wins Award Augusta, and, following their ac- to meet the winner in the finals, pils of Miss Jean Gauld furnished Chicago Chapters to ceptance, at the 17th Internation- by winning a close decision from the entertainment. its sister Chapter the Robert H. Memphis, Tenn. The highest Have Fraternal Week al Camp Convention. The third day of the conclave The basketball team meets a Witt Chapter 310. was opened with a luncheon at honor which can go to a member Cecil's College quintet at the "Y" The semi-finals in basketball the Avenue Grill. Following din- of Memphis Chapter 71, the Leo Chicago, III.-In line with the Monday night. This will be the found Herzl Aleph Club, Chica- ner talks were delivered by Ar- first test of the team, which will Bearman Award, was presented Membership Campaign now taking go, easily defeating the Green nold Zuirn, Edmonton: Isadore place under the supervision of Joe enter the regional competition in Bay Aleph Club to go into the Florence, Calgary; Advisory - to William Light during the clos- Borenstein, Grand Aleph Godol, Augusta. finals. Milwaukee Chapter 39 de- man Medwinsky, and Norman ing banquet of the tournament the Chicago AZA Council has de- feated the Englewood Chapter Gould. president of the Calgary held in Memphis. Past SAC mem- cided to name one week in the Palm Beach Chapter Has 268. Chicago, team in a hard B'nai B'rith Lodge. Mr. Florence ber Leo Bearman made the pre- latter part of February or the ear- Summer in Winter fought game to be the other fi- praised the splendid work of the ly part of March as "Fraternal nalist in basketball. late Jack Goodman, former advi- sentation. Week." The afternoon program opened By WALTER MOSS sor of the Calgary Chapter. A Light is the Aleph Mazkir of All Chicago chapters will con- with the oratory finals. The win- meeting of the delegates followed the Memphis Chapter, tourna- West Palm Beach, Florida- duct smokers and open house ners of the sectional contests held the luncheon and the program of ment chairman of publicity and Recently, the Palm Beach Chap- meetings during this week invit- the previous day were Ted Marks, ter celebrated the opening of the activity for that day closed with has long been one of the most ing non-AZA members to attend. Robert H. Witt Chapter 310: Neil a "tally-ho" party. active members of the Memphis The chairmen of the Five Fold winter season with a combination Gross. Gilead Chapter 239: Mil- hayride, swimming and beach The closing day of the conclave chapter. He was elected Regional and Full Committees of their re- ton Posner, Milwaukee Chapter on Tuesday witnessed the basket- Aleph S'gan at the tournament. party. Early in the afternoon, the spective chapter will invite the 39, all of Milwaukee, and Sam Rabinowitz, Spinoza Chapter 269. ball championship games at the prospective members to their Alephs piled into a hay-filled truck and drove to the Lake Y. M. C. A. gym, with Calgary homes during the fraternal week Chicago, with Aleph Rabinowitz Hansher, and Harry Dizack. Wil- Worth West Palm Beach (con- emerging the victor in the clos- Chapter defending its title. The poses and functions of their com- liam X. Kaplan is coach of the events were concluded with a fare- mittees in carrying out the chap- tinued) Casino via the picturesque est contest ever held in the Re- team. Palm Beach oceanic drive. The well dance. gion. The tournament officially ter program. outing featured dancing, swim- In the debate finals Bayshore closed with a banquet at the Old Immediately following fraternal ming, and a hot-dog roast. The Aleph Club, Milwaukee. with Law- between Milwaukee Chapter 33 Heidelberg Restaurant. Bernard week, the Council will conduct a party terminated with a long hay- rence Seidelman and Elliott Bern- and Herzl Aleph Club, Chicago, Holman, Chairman of the advi- giant rally on a Sunday afternoon ride to the Port of Palm Beach. stein, upholding the negative side the Milwaukee 39 quintet emerged sory board, was toastmaster. Ad- inviting all of the Chicago Alephs The Chapter also sponsored a of the question, won a close de- the victor by a final score of visor Milton Rudnick presented as well as prospective members. Thanksgiving dance for the cision from the Gilead 239 team the awards to the winning teams. Joe Borenstein, Grand Aleph Go- 25-22. The Milwaukee quintet in Alephs and their dates. of Milwaukee. Neil Gross and Eu- winning its third successive cham- Field Secretary Nathan Wahlberg dol. will speak and a fine program After a recent meeting. the gene Perchonok were the mem pionship took the lead at the start presented Bernard Holman with will be arranged to include out- Alephs attended an educational bers of the Gilead team. of the game and were never head- the Legion of Honor placque, standing entertainment program of the local B'nai B'rith Milwankee Wins ed. Members of the winning team awarded to Advisor Holman by With the cooperation of the lodge, featuring a play by the In a tournament of close con- are Harold Wasserman, Dave Un- the Supreme Advisory Council. Chicago Chapters, this week Palm Beach Players depicting the tests and high caliber of compe- ger. Morris Berger Joe Rickun. Rev. T. Perry Jones delivered the should result in a large influx of sad plight of the German Jews. tition the final basketball game Nate Baer, Milt Kaplan, Marv address of the evening. new members. Page 8 THE SHOFAR January 16, 1940 Split Honors in Winnipeg Chapter Raring to Join District 4 in Thirteenth Year (Continued from Page 1.) AZA Next Month ship of the Southern Regional Memphis Regional; Winnipeg, Man., Canada-Win- Council Milwaukee, Wisc. Bert C. nipeg 38 celebrated its Bar Mitz- Honor Sam Ladar 0 Broude, chairman of the Wider vah anniversary in a three-day Outstanding features of the ses- Julius Bisno Guest program of activity for actives and sions were the presentation of the Scope Committee of District Grand alumni on December 22, 23 and First Degree and the performance Lodge No. 6. is 24. of a special Memorial Service for giving his "all" for A. Z. The celebration opened with departed Alephs. Some 15 pledges, By WILLIAM LIGHT is not o n l y services on Friday evening at the known as the "Sam Ladar Class' Memphis, Tenn. Once again cipal speaker was Julius Bisno, helping to meet Shaarey Zedek Synagogue with in honor of the International Re- Memphis sustained its reputation Executive Director of A. Z. A.: the national various Alephs taking over the gional Deputy of the Central Re- as one of the best convention cities A. D. Bearman. President of Dis- services. Aleph Kohen Godol Phil- gion, were given the degree before budget of A. in the nation. And once again trict Grand Lodge Seven was one A. through lip Schacter was in charge of ar- a gathering of some 250 people Memphis 71 presented a tourna- of the speakers. Advisor Milton rangements on Tuesday afternoon, December Wider Scope ment which will long be remem- Goldberger acted as toastmaster Saturday morning services were 26. The ceremony, beautiful and fund raising, bered as is the International and Field Secretary George Shen- but when he held at the Synagogue. A series of inspiring, was presented by Field Tournament of 1929 and the Dis- delman presented the awards. heard that A. house parties for active members Secretary Lowell Adelson and a Dancing was enjoyed at the Clar- Bert Broude trict Tournament of 1935. Z. A. was out to get 12,000 was held on Saturday evening. team of Alephs of the two local Although the tournament was idge and later the party adjourn- Alephs by next camp he started Sunday was the highlight of chapters. not officially scheduled to con- ed to the Menorah Institute for out to get his 14-year-old son, the celebration with initiation of The Memorial Services. written vene until the morning of Decem- another dance. 10 new members into the Chap- by Nathan Harry Miller. were per- Henry, interested. ber 25th, a pre-convention dance New Regional officers elected at ter at the afternoon meeting. The formed by Alephs Morrie Actor, The other day, Harry Shapiro was held at the Hotel Claridge on the closing business session of the in Washington, national director initiation team consisted of Aleph Ernie Taub, and Morris Rosen- Godol P. Schacter and advisor B. blatt of Fidelity Chapter 264. Can- the previous night. Free sand- body include Harry Chaimovitz, of Wider Scope, received a letter wiches helped to get the Alephs Birmingham, Aleph Godol; Wil- Haid with advisor S. Hart Green, tor Nasowsky chanted "El Mole from Henry in which he related off on the right foot. liam Light. Memphis, Aleph Jr.. giving the address of wel- Rachim," and recited the "Kad- come. A stag banquet followed the dish." The services were per- The Memphis chapter won the Sgan: Ellis Levin, New Orleans, region cup. Emanuel Yergin of Aleph Mazkir: Raymond Weitz- initiation ceremony, with actives. formed in the memory of some 13 Memphis won the oratorical con- ner, Chattanooga, Aleph Gisbor: alumni and advisors taking part alephs and alumni, and their test and Ralph Alperin and Sol in the program. dance to the tunes beauty and simplicity were lauded Charles Shapiro, Little Rock, of Joey Jampol and his orchestra by the conventioneers and mem- Berzansky of Memphis won the de- Aleph Sopher; Eric Nussbaum of bate contest. The Birmingham Little Rock and Leopold Breen of concluded the momentous celebra- bers of the local Jewish Commu- nity who witnessed them. team was victorious in basketball. New Orleans were elected to the tion. Executive Committee. The Region David Goldman Speaker A couple of luncheons and a sight- seeing tour helped round out the adopted a constitution which had At the Testimonial Banquet tournament. been prepared under the supervi- Des Moines Alephs in held on Thursday evening in the sion of Ellis Levin of New Or- Ivory Court of Hotel Oakland. Mr. On the final night a banquet leans. Birmingham was selected 'Green Aleph Night" David Goldman, President of Dis- was held in the Twentieth Century Room of Hotel Claridge. The prin- for the 1940 Regional Conference. trict Grand Lodge No. 4. B'nai By SYD JACOBS B'rith, was speaker of the eve- Des Moines, Ia. Des Moines ning, while Mr. Ed Zeisler. Ex- Western Regional Bar Mitzvah Alephs Chapter 4. concluded the year with ecutive Secretary of the Grand Honors Are Divided Present Symposium an outstanding month of activity Lodge was guest of honor. Ted Golden, first Aleph Godol of Oak- during December. land 42, some 13 years ago, pre- as Houston Is Host A novel activity which proved sided as Toastmaster. Featured on By BEN GOLDBERG successful was the holding of a the program was the presentation Chicago, Ill. Concluding a "Green Aleph Night.' Green of awards, conducted by Field Sec- By STANLEY BLUM year of outstanding religious and Alephs conducted the entire meet- retaries Seymour Holtzman and Houston, Texas Cold weather cultural activity, Bar Mitzvah 290 ing from the time "green aleph Lowell Adelson. Morton Sarver, and rain failed to dampen the held the finest program given at godol' Fd Cohen opened the meet- Aleph Godol of Pacific Chapter spirits of over a hundred Alephs their local Synagogue this year, ing until the closing prayer. A 364, received the permanent chap- who attended the annual winter when they presented their pro- very impressive candlelight ser- ter charter from Deputy Sam La- tournament of the Western Re- gram before 500 on Dec. 22. With Henry Broude vice was the highlight of the dar. and in turn presented Joe gion of District Seven in Houston the December monthly program that last month his dad took him meeting. Zatkin, Aleph Godol of Oakland on December 24th and 25th. as their guide, they presented to the joint installation of the A pep rally dance was held on 42, with a scroll, testifying to the The program for the first day what was acclaimed as one of the two new Milwaukee chapters. As December 21st for the send-off of appreciation of Pacific Chapter included registration, debate pre- best symposiums held there, a result he's raring to join A. Z. the Chapter's basketball, debate for the older Oakland Chapter for liminaries and the oratorical con. "Jews of South America. A. when he becomes 15 in Feb- and oratory teams which repre- its assistance and co-operation. A1- test. The cultural program was Under the able energetic lead- ruary. sented the Chapter at the Water- umnus Wilbur Cowan. General held at tournament headquarters, ership of Religious Chairman, loo regional tournament and Chairman of the Convention, was the Rice Hotel. Charles Moskow- Marshall Helfand, the program which resulted in a victory for presented with a Past Godol's Pin itz and Sam Wiesenthal of Hous- moved along smoothly Presiding Akiba Aleph Club the Des Moines basketball team and a scroll from Oakland Chap- ton were the final winners in de- over the evening's affair was P At the last meeting of the ter 42. designating him "Honor< bating and Sam Shanblum of Fort A. G. Seymour Brodofsky The Fetes Jerry Vogel month the new officers were in- ary Past Aleph Godol," for serv- Worth, the winning orator. An symposium under the direction of stalled with Mr. Herschel Wolk. ices rendered in the past years. ice-skating party followed the Bernard Balter, George Leavitt. Chicago, Ill. In appreciation chairman of the advisory board. forensic activities, which in turn Bernard Bernstein, and Alfred of the fine work and cooperation conducting the installation. was followed by a stag supper at Schwartz was conducted early in Plans are underway for a joint K. C. Alephs given to the Akiba Aleph Club of the Hebrew Institute. A dance for the program. Following the dis- Chicago by Jerry Vogel, a fare- De Molay-A. Z. A. meeting in the (Continued from Page 1.) the Alephs and their dates con- cussion leaders talks the audi- well party was given in his honor near future. of America boys, which they won cluded the evening's entertain- ence, taking a liking to the topic, recently at the home of Aleph Gis- by a narrow margin of one point. ment. took an exteremely active part in bor Ginsberg. The entire chapter Kenosha 243 Has The final score was 11 to 12. The basketball games were held rounding out the successful sym- attended this party to wish Jerry Members of the team, which will in the City Auditorium gym. San posium. farewell upon his leaving Chicago Then, to break the montony of Full Program-Work journey to Cincinnati in March for Antonio defeated Houston in the to resume residence in South the District tournament, are: Mar- finals. A luncheon followed the too many speeches, one of the Bend. Indiana. vin Brown, Bob Friedman. Jake games. leading Girl's Choral Societies of As a material token of the high By SIDNEY SCHOLAR Caplan, Sam Kelne, Jay Franklin, At the meeting of the Western the city enlivened the meeting esteem and regard which the boys Kenosha, Wis.- Kenosha 243 and Ben Schanzer. Region, new officers elected were with a series of popular Jewish have for their departing advisor, reports that it is fulfilling all Nordaunian Chapter 22 won Adolph Schwartz, Houston, Aleph folk melodies. Concluding the eve- a gift was presented to Jerry by phases of the program through its both oratory and debate. Herman Godol: Leon Lebowitz, Aleph Maz- ning's affair was a German refu- the Alephs. varied activities. Chemel, past Aleph Godol, carried kir: Leon Nagid, Aleph Mazkir: gee member of the chapter, Joe During his stay in Chicago, Jer- On December 22. the chapter off first place in oratory, with Leon Luskey, Aleph Gisbor: Leo Nathan, who spoke on 'What I rv served as Assistant Director of had a Sabbath Service in cooper- Aleph Ed baum of St. Rose, Aleph Shotare Godol: Av- See In the Community," He em- the West Section of Chicago and ation with its sponsoring B'nai Louis Chapter 28, winning second. rum Raskin, Aleph Shotare Ko phasized the need of cooperation the Section benefitted materially B'rith Lodge. In social-service, the Jack Blackman and Julius Glaz- tone: Abe Lichenstein, Aleph Ko- in the community, and opened a from his congenial guidance. His chapter plans a series of charity er of the same chapter defeated hen Godol: and Rueben Goldman, drive to sponsor a Jr. A. absence will be hard felt, and all events. The athletic aspect of Alephs Tannenbaum and Albert Aleph Sopher. The President of the Synago- Chicago joins in wishing Jerry their program is well exhibited by Finn of St. Louis 28 for the De- gue, Archie Levin, commended the One hundred and seventy-five the best of luck in his new work. their basketball team, which has bate championship. Alephs and dates turned out for boys for the fine program they already played Milwaukee 39, R. The awards were handed out : at the banquet which was held Mon- had presented and invited them to All Jews not of Sephardic ori- H. Witt 310, Waukegan and Rac- the final banquet at the Hotel present a similiar one in the near day evening. Aleph Blum acted as gin were expelled from Mordeaux ine 316. They have a game sch- Continental, ber 25, by future. eduled with the St. Joseph Val- toastmaster. in November of 1761 at the re- Leonard Belove, Regional Deputy quest of the Portuguese Jews, ley 92. for Missouri and Kansas, Jeck The Regional trophy was won Brown, prominent Ben Brith, was byHouston. Oklahoma City was se- Savannah Alephs to the guest speaker. Other speakers lected as the next convention site. Joe Borenstein Guest were Marvin Levine, Jesse Shylen, Start Male Chorus John K. Goldberg and Joe Glass. Rosenwald Has Two There was a particularly large delegation from St. Louis, and By ALBERT YELLIN Alumni in Group Of Northwest Region Wichita and St. Joseph were ade- Savannah, Ga. Under the di- rection of Alumnus Carl Green the quately represented. The co-chair- men of the successful three-day By ROBERT WACHENHEIMER Savannah Chapter is organizing a affair were Faivel Dunn and Jack Chicago, III. The Julius Ro- male chorus, which is expected to senwald Aleph Club Alumni Asso- be the first of its kind in AZA By JOSEPH L. DUDOVITZ the District Finals to be held in Zurovsky. ciation was recently formed and circles. Giving assistance to Mr Minneapolis, Minn. Omaha in March. the election of officers was held. Green is David Kramer, Aleph Aleph Godol Joe Bernstein was A luncheon was held for the David Wachenheimer, Past Aleph Gisbor of the chapter and the the guest of honor at the North- visitors at noon Monday. The con- Split Honors Sopher, was elected Aleph Godol, youngest member of the chorus. ern Region "Cow-boy" Tourna- vention ball was held that eve- (Continued from Page 1.) The chorus will take an active ment sponsored by the Twin-City ning and the tournament closed McKeesport chapters were declar- and Mozes van Gelder II. P. A. G., was elected Aleph S'Gan. The As- part at the Jewish Community Chapters in Minneapolis on De- with a huge banquet in the beau- ed victorious in the debating sociation is now actively planning gatherings at the Jewish Educa- cember 24-26. tiful Gold Room of the hotel. tournament. Both winners will be tional Alliance. The tournament opened on Sun- More than 200 Alephs were in at- permitted to represent the South- their next season. Membership consists of Alumni David Wachen- day evening with registration, a tendance. western Region in the Tourna- Miss Dorothy Nathan was chos- heimer, 39, and Mozes van Gelder rally and drawings, all taking Aleph Fred Krupp of Duluth ment finals in McKeesport on Jan- en unanimously as the Chapter's II. '40, choice for sweetheart of AZA. She place at the tournament head- Chapter 20 was given the re- uary 27, 28, 29. will make her bid for honors at quarters in the Radisson Hotel. gion's best Aleph Mazkir award Competing with orators from At the last meeting of the Club during the past year. Pioneer, Three Rivers, McKees- the election of officers was held the Augusta regional tournament. The official tournament con- tests opened on Monday and con- At the meeting of delegates port, and Altoona, Gerald Ziskind The fellows expect to soar to Under the direction of Advisor tinued through the finals on new officers of the region are: of Keystone (Pittsburgh) and greater heights with their new of- Benjamin Silverman, prominent William Stark of Braddock won Tuesday at which time Hyman Sheldon Gensler, Dr. Deinard 8, ficers. Kenneth Mark, our first lawyer of Savannah, extemporan- Aleph Godol, was again elected to Katz. Minnesota Chapter 350, Minneapolis, Aleph Godol; Rob- the right to represent the South- eous speaking has been taken up ert Gill, North Star 210, St. Paul. west in the Regional Finals. The that office. Hew ill be assisted in by the members of the chapter. emerged victorious in the oratory his duties by the follow ing offic- contest; Sidney Cohen and Mar- Aleph S'gan; Hart Dreiman, Ner oratorical contest was held at the Each member is given an oppor- vin Korengold of Dr. Deinard Tamid 318, Minneapolis, Aleph banquet. ers: Aleph S'gan, A1 Fox: Aleph tunity at one time or another to Gisbor, Howie Wollen: Aleph Sho- Mazkir; Aaron Shore, Jacob Schiff Braddock and Altoona were the come forth and express himself Chapter 8. Minneapolis, won the tare Godol, Jerry Stein: Aleph debating title. 18, Fargo, Aleph Gisbor; Joseph victors in the basketball tourna- on some topic. In a closely fought game St. Dudovitz, North Star 210, St. ment. Shotare Kotone, William R. Wag- The chapter is at present fully ner: Aleph Sopher, Robert R. preparing itself for the oncoming Paul Chapter 10's quintet defeat- Paul, Aleph Sopher; Selig Ber- Milton Steinity was the chair- ed its sister chapter, North Star man, Dr. Deinard 88, Minneapo- man in charge of the tournament, Wachenheimer; Aleph Kohen Go- Augusta regional conventon, with dol, James Heller. We have plans lis. Aleph Shotare Godol; Jerry assisted by his committee of Bern- representation to be had in every Chapter 210, for the basketball field of activity. crown by a score of 18-15. The Kaplan, Etz. Chaim Aleph Club, ard Hochhauser, William Stark, to hold a Banquet in the near fu- ture and it will be followed close- Minneapolis, Aleph Shotare Ko- Marvin Ackerman, and Harry winners in all three events will ly by a dinner dance, PLAN FOR CAMP THIS YEAR tone. Cossman. represent the Northern Region at