The SHOFA Official Organ Aleph 3adik Aleph of B'nai B'rith VOL. XV JANUARY 30, 1940 No. 10 AZA PUBLISHES Calling All 'Hams'! Sam Beber to Make NEW 88 PAGE Washington, D. many of you Alephs are radio amateurs ("hams" to those who know)? If you are, this MAZKIR MANUAL article is for you. 15th B. B. Report The National Office is pre- paring a list of all the call numbers of A. Z. A. radio am- Alephs Hear Talk on Washington, D. -This week ateurs, and will publish this AZA's Founder to Appear at Tampa the long awaited revised and re- list in the issues of The Shofar. Vocational Guidance printed ALEPH MAZKIR'S MAN- Thus it will be possible for Executive Comm. Meeting Feb. 4-5 UAL came off the press. Copies Alephs to talk to each other By BERNARD TELL were immediately forwarded to day and night, if they can stand Passaic, N. J.-Mr. Paul Gru- it. every Aleph Mazkir as well as ber, Vocational Guidance director The first call number on our at Resident Training Center No. Total Semi-Annual WILL PLAN FOR regional and district officers. list is: The new manual consists of 88 1, National Youth Administration, W9ZDK Dues Charge $8,487 pages and illustrates all of the was the first speaker in a series Bob Goldberg forms used by the Aleph Mazkir. of talks on Vocational Guidance ALL ACTIVITY Chicago, Illinois Washington, D. By the The material is arranged in en- Don't forget to send your conducted by the Passaic chapter. time this issue of THE SHO- cyclopedia fashion and contains call numbers in as soon as pos- In his talk, Mr. Gruber stressed FAR appears, chapter aleph information on over 180 differ- sible. Let's put A. Z. A. on the the importance of first giving mazkirs will have received DURING 1940 ent subjects connected with A. short-waves. careful consideration to the mat- statements covering the semi- Z. A. work. ter of choosing a career. Every- annual dues assessment of one should know all the facts con- Washington, D. C.-Sam Beber The original manual came out $1.00 per active member for cerning the field which he wishes of Omaha, founder of A. A. and in mimeographed form in 1936 JOHN GARFIELD the six month term ending and has been out of print for the to follow in his life work and president of its Supreme Advisory June 30, 1940. Dues are pay- Council, will deliver his 15th an- past six months. know all the posible advantages able in advance. The 344 ac- nual report at the 96th annual and disadvantages involved. tive chapters as of January 1 meeting of the Executive Commit- Mackoff Wins Camp NEW ADVISOR "If certain definite steps are were assessed $8,487.00 for as tee of B'nai B'rith, which will be earnestly and conscientiously fol- many active members. This is held at Tampa, Fla., February Convention Trip lowed," Mr. Gruber said, "there the largest membership assess- 4 and 5. Although the first chap- is no reason why we can't work ment in the history of the fra- OF L. A. 43 ter of A. Z. A. was installed in at a job that not only is inter- ternity. May, 1924, it was not until a The 511 new alumni were Vancouver, B. C.-Al Mackoff esting for us, but also act as a year later that B'nai B'rith offi- not assessed national dues. but of Vancouver Chapter 119 will security during old age." He also cially adopted "Aleph Zadik Al- taken off the records as of De- represent West Coast A. z. A. in stated that each individual had a eph for Young Men' as its of- the internation Los Angeles, Calif At the cember 31. 1939 National certain amount of mental capaci- ficial junior order. al oratorical fi- meeting of January 9. Los Angeles dues payments are to be sent ty whereby he can really know Major questions of policy, pro- A. Z. A. 43 elected a list of Ad- by check or money order to nals to be held how much work he can do. gram and budget that will deter- visors of men active in B B. and Julius Bisno, Executive Direc- in conjunction He explained the working of mine B'nai B'rith's activity and with 17th interested in A. Z. A. Heading tor, A. Z. A. Headquarters, the list of well known men of the N. Y. A. camp as relating to participation in all spheres of Jew- annual conven- 1003 K St., N. W. Washington, L. is the name of actor John the vocational guidance program ish life during 1940, as well as tion at Camp D. C. Manatoc, Ak- Garfield, who is a member of and how the N. Y. A. is carry- next year's work of such major ron, Ohio. June B'nai B'rith Lodge 48. ing out the Program. B'nai B'rith arms as the Anti- This lecture is one of a series Defamation League, the Hillel 28-July 5th. The lists of advisors consists of were awarded keys for outstand- Foundations, the Aleph Zadik Al- Mackoff won Joh'n Garfield, Harold Shire, head conducted by the Passaic Chap- ing work in the chapter and aux- eph, the Vocational Service Bu- round trip rail- advisor, and U. S. District Attor- ter. iliary. reau, The National Jewish Month- way expenses ney, Joe Duchowny, member of The chapter-sponsored Boy ly and Wider Scope, will be de- AL MACKOFF to the finals by L. A. Stock Exchange, Nate Gilin- brothers of Milt Geldberg, who Scout Troop ushered and credit cided upon at the two-day session virtue of his victory in the recent sky, executive Director of L. A. was installed as Aleph Godol. For is to be given them for doing a of the Executive Committee over district final at Oakland, Calif. In B'nai B'rith, Herb Goldberg, past the girls, Evelyn Schwartz and good job. Dancing followed the which Henry Monsky, president of November, he won the regional Aleph Godol, and Ed Spitz. Florence Peale presided. Mildred ceremonies, with music supplied B'nai B'rith, will preside. turnament at Seattle, Wash. On January 13, the Los Angeles Cohen was installed as president by Advisor Bernard Roberts. B'nai B'rith's role in meeting Al is an officer of the Northern Chapter of A. Z. A. 43 held a for the girls. the vital issues confronting Amer- Region of District 4 and has just joint installation with the Jr. An estimated crowd of three In Jan 16 all the Jews ican Jewry as a result of the war- completed a term as Aleph Godol Girls Auxiliary. Presiding over hundred and fifty people attended, of Frank had been ban- created relief problems and Pal of the local chapter. the beautiful ceremony for the with parents particularly invited. ished, rei their homes in estine reconstruction are other He is the first Canadian in re- boys were Herb and Sid Geldberg, Barbara Fain and Bill Levine a triumpl sion. questions due to be given lengthy cent years to win the right to consideration. The relationship of compete in the national finals. the growing B'nai B'rith women's Mackoff will speak on the "Mag- na Charta," while American en- PREPARE FOR "YOUTH AND DEMOCRACY LLY and junior girls' auxiliaries to B'nai B'rith is also expected to re- trees will speak on the "Bill of ceive ample discussion. Rights." Mr. Monsky's annual report, mmarizing B'nai B'rith's Many Chapters Plan achievements during 1939, will be the highlight of the meeting. In Youth and Democracy addition to the Monsky and Beber reports, the Executive Commit- tee will also receive detailed re- Rallies in February ports from Maurice Bisgyer, sec- retary; Livingston, chairman of the Anti-Defamation Washington, D. C.-Reports Commission: Richard E. Gut- on the Youth and Democracy Ral- stadt, director of the A. D. L.: lies indicate that it will be one of Dr. A. L. Sachar. national direc- the most successful events ever tor of Hillel Foundations; and the sponsored by the Aleph Zadik A1- members of the headquarters staff eph. Chapters are co-operating in Washington. with De Molay, Hi-Y. Student The officers of the Supreme Christian Association, the Chan- Lodge of B'nai B'rith and mem- cellors, and local Church groups bers of the Executive Committee in presenting these Rallies. are: Mr. Monsky, of Omaha, pres- Through the assistance of the ident; Alfred M.Cohen, Cincinna- Anti-Defamation League of the ti. honorary president; Judge I. B'nai B'rith, many chapters have M. Golden, of San Francisco; secured speakers for these Rallies. Louis Fabricant of New York, and In other instances, they are us- Archibald Marx of New Orleans, ing prominent figures of their lo- vice-presidents; Sidney G. Kus- cal community worm, Dayton, Ohio, treasurer; All chapters that have not yet Maurice Bisgyer, Washington, D. completed their arrangements for C., secretary; Sigmund Living- the Rally, should do so now. The ston. Chicago, chairman of the Aleph Zadik Aleph should take a ati-Defamation Commission Sam Beber, Omaha, president of prominent role in fostering that the Supreme Advisory Council of re-dedication to democracy which Aleph Zadik Aleph; Sidney Stern, the Rally offers, Goldsboro, N. C.: Judge Joseph Kun, Philadelphia; Benjamin Jerusalem.-While the British Samuels, Chicago Harry B. Ep- Foreign Office in London was is- stein, New York: J. Eugene Far- suing a sharp warning against il- ber, Toledo. Ohio; Nathan Katz. legal immigration to Palestine, the Pittsburgh; David Goldman, Oak Palestine Government published a land, Calif.: Alvin Kartus, Ashe- Blue Book which shows that of ville, N. C.: Aaron Droock. De- the 2,503 illegal immigrants who Reading, Pa.-Typical of similar commit- troit; and A.D. Bearman, Mem- arrived in Palestine in 1938, only of the City Hall, They are the leaders of the tees now meeting throughout the United States phis, Tenn. David Robinson of 307 were Jews. Of the 1,772 ille- outstanding Christian and Jewish youth organi- and Canada are the above members of the gen- Portland, Oregon. chairman of gal immigrants in 1937, only 93 zation and include representation of Negro as eral committee planning for the February the National Anti-Nazi Boycott were Jews, well as white youth groups. "Youth and Democracy" rally at the auditorium Committee of B'nai B'rith, will also be present. Page 2 THE SHOFAR January 30, 1940 The SHOFAR Jear Books JEWISH HEADLINES Official Organ Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'noi B'rith By BERNARD POSTAL, B'nai B'rith Publicity Director EDITOR JULIUS BISNO "THEY SOLD THEMSELVES," PEPARICH Claci (1) HOME ASSISTANT EDITOR BEN BARKIN by Howard Stephenson and Jos- 1-11-1919 Tornu ASSISTANT EDITOR IRVING LEVITAS eph C. Keeley. Published by Hil- ART EDITORS ARNOLD KOHN and JACK SHAFTON man-Curl. This is a book on the ASSOCIATE EDITORS-HARI CUSHING, BERNARD GOLD- Dale Carnegie order, illustrating Washington.-Alaska will glad- think for themselves, are used as the various ways in which men ly welcome refugees to increase rabble-rousing slogans on which STEIN, FRED WEISS, SOL DIZENFELD, SAM GROSSMAN, LOWELL ADELSON. SEYMOUR HOLTZMAN, SOL BREIBART, now prominent in world affairs its population "so long as they dictators could rise to power," the have succeeded in introducing have the same President said. "And once in pow- NATHAN WAHLBERG, GEORGE SHENDELMAN. SUPREME ADVISORY COUNCIL: Sam Beber, Omaha, Nebr.. Presi- their talents to the public. The rights to be- er they could saddle their tyran- dent: Jaccb Lieberman, Los Angeles, Calif., First Vice-President Joseph chapter-headings give a general m citizens nies on whole nations and on Herbach, Philadelphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; Julius Bisno, Washing- idea of the contents "You Can as any other their weaker nations. This is the ton, D. C.. Executive Director: Ben Barkin, Washington, D. C., Assistant Executive Director: Irving Levitas. Washington, D. C., National Cultural Call It Luck: "They Went Inde- immigrants and danger to which we in America must begin to be more alert Director; Hyman Goldstein, Washington, D. Treasurer; Wilfred B. Feiga, pendent; 'They Tried Again: are economical- Worcester, Mass.: Henry Monsky. Omaha. Nebr.; Louis Cohen. Ft. Smith, 'Eighteen Common Denomina- ly able to sus- Such tactics are what have helped Ark.: Sidney Kusworm. Dayton, Ohio: Philip M. Klutznick, Omaha, Nebr.: Maurice Bisgver. Washington, D. C.; Nicholas Ind.: tors" (for personal success). If tain e m- to plunge Europe into war." M. Brazy, Ft. Wayne. Alfred M. Cohen. Cincinnati. Ohio: I. F. Goodman, San Antonio, Tex.: Joe you believe that there is a short- selves," Anthony Borensten, Chicago, III.: Julius Atinsky. Washington, D. C.: Jack Spitzer, cut to success to be achieved by J. Dim London. The strange dis- Los Angeles. Calif. following a certain pattern, you Alaska's non- placement of Leslie Hore-Belisha will like this book. voting repre- as Great Britain's War Secretary THE SHOFAR is published twenty-one times per year. Monthly during July, August and September, and semi-monthly from October "EUROPE'S CONSCIENCE IN POSTAL senta tive to has stirred up a storm of protest through June, by the Supreme Advisory Council of the Aleph Zadik Aleph Congress, said, adding that there and provoked widespread rumors LECLINER' by Charles E. Shul- of B'nar B'rith. Publication offices, 200 Union State Bank Bldg.. Omaha. man. Published by Press. is less racial and religious preju- that his ousting may have been Nebr. and 1003 K St.: N. W.. Washington, D. Entered as Second Class Matter Sept. 27. 1939, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under dice in Alaska than in any section due to racial prejudice. Neither Chicago It has often been pointed the Act of August 24. 1912. out that the real tragedy facing of the United States. Prime Minister Chamberlain nor the world today is not so much Hore-Belisha would explain, al- JANUARY 30, 1940 $1 Per Year the poverty and misery that faces though Chamberlain denied to the London.-Fear of what may House of Commons that anti- 4 it, but the fact that men are los happen to them if they are cap- ing their nerve. This loss of nerve Semitism had anything to do with tured by the Germans is causing results in a loss of conscience: the sensational removal of the thousands of Jews in the British men fail to distinguish between popular cabinet minister. Happy Birthday army to deny their race and reli- right and wrong. Rabbi Shulman gion and to register as members here writes about the phases of Washington, D. C.-The Unit. of the Church of England, it was this decline in Conscience, and ed Palestine Appeal's 1939 cam- disclosed here when Jewish lead- Henry Monsky points out the appropriate moral paign for funds to transport refu- ers called on Jewish recruits not this is a question of eternal gees to Palestine and and to re- to conceal their religion. The sit- truths, not one of political expe- habilitate them raised $5,000,000, nation has become so widespread diency the delegates to the National Pal- that a movement is on foot to urge "A HISTORY OF THE JEWS," estine Conference were told. Ime the War Office to eliminate the by Abram Leon Sachar. Published migration to Palestine in 1939 was mark of religious identification by A. A. Knopf. Here is the long- 35,000, bringing the Jewish pope from the discs which all soldiers awaited one-volume history of the ulation to 500,00. Henry Monsky, wear. Jews for which the American Jew president of B'nai B'rith, who was and non-Jew have been waiting elected an honorary chairman of Superbly written and with a mas- Washington, D. C.-Un-Ameri- the 1940 United Palestine Appeal terly handling of facts, Dr. Sa- can groups, both Communist and campaign, pledged the full sup. char. who is the Director of the Fascist, are fast losing member- port of B'nai B'rith to the drive. B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundations, ship and prestige in the United Helsinki a message ad- portrays the panorama of Jewish States. the Dies Committee on Un- dressed to the Jewish soldiers in history in what can be called, in American Activities declared in a the Finnish army, Dr. Simon Fed- his own words, a "tapestry" of 20,000-word report to Congress erbush, chief rabbi of Finland, de- events. The essence of the book which denounced all ism groups scribed Finland's resistance rests in its dynamic continuity: as making their chief appeal to against Russia as being a "fight one gets the feeling that the en- "the basest forms of religious and of defense based on the ideals tire history is but an unravelling racial hatred." The report recom- mended no specific legislation but of the Hebrew prophets.' He of the original theories. This is MUST book for every student of urged that existing statues under stressed the patriotism of Jewish Jewish affairs. The succeeding which Un-American groups could youth and referred to the fact that many Jews were fighting in the volume (to be reviewed in a la- be prosecuted be rigorously en- front-line Finnish trenches ter issue) carries on this trend forced. Celebrate 4th Year A HISTORY Washington, D. C.-A blunt By HAROLD SHOENIG or warning against racial, religious Chattanooga, Tenn.-Adolph S. and class hatred in the United Ochs Memorial Chapter 252 is THEY NEWS States was sounded by President making elaborate plans to cele- Roosevelt in his State of the Na- brate its fourth anniversary on SOLD tion message to the opening ses- February 18th. The Chattanooga THEMSHAVES sion of Congress. "Doctrines Alephs plan to make it the finest which set group against group, affair ever sponsored by the chan- faith against faith, race against ter. race, class against clss, fanning A ping-pong tournament for the the fires of hatred in men too chapter has been started. Medals despondent, too desperate to will be awarded to the winners. Grand Aleph Godol: LEADERSHIP "Active Committees a One of the best tests of an organization's vitality is the calibre of Necessity for Success" the leadership it produces. By that criterion, B'nai B'rith can lay of thought. In itself, "A HIS- claim to having given American Jewry one of its most forceful lead- TORY OF THE JEWS' stands as By JOE BORENSTEIN ers in the person of Henry Monsky, who will reach his fiftieth birth- a fitting contribution to Anglo- day on February 4th. Jewish literature and thought. Although a comparative newcomer to the national Jewish scene. "REBUILDING PALESTINE," It is quite difficult to find any six months in their hands. In the Monsky has carved a permanent niche for himself in the story of our by Ben Edidin. Published by yardstick that can adequately membership lies the responsibility times. However, he has long been known to A. Z. A. as a Charter Berhman's Jewish Book House. measure the merits of one group for making their policies success- member of the Supreme Advisory Council. It was Henry Monsky who It has often been felt that there over another, and call one a suc- ful. working with his friend and fellow townsman Sam Beber introduced was room for a good concrete cessful chapter and the other un- In many chapters, committees the resolution at the 1925 B'nai B'rith convention in Atlantic City one-volume book On modern Pal- successful. One method of meas- are the most neglected and under- that resulted in "Aleph Zadik Aleph for Young Men" becoming the estine. Revusky's "Jews In Pal- urement is the number of affairs rated phase of its structure. A Junior Order of B'nai B'rith. estine, is unimpeachable as an a chapter participates in. Anoth- poor foundation results in an un- Coming to the presidency of the largest and oldest national Jew- authentic record, but it is writ- er by its total membership, and stable structure. Let us build ish organization in America after nearly a generation of devoted and ten primarily for the adult stu- still a third measuring device is right. Make your chapter one selfless service not only to B'nai B'rith but to communal welfare, edu- dent of the problem. Dr. Ben the number of affairs plus the that can grow without fear of cation and civic betterment, Monsky won his way to the top rung of Edidin has here written a book proportion of members that are insecurity. Remember that the Jewish leadership by the vigor of his utterances, the timeliness of that fills the need magnificently. actively participating in the pro- tallest pyramid is that one which his actions. and the sincerity of his purpose. This is a book for young Jewish grams. has the broadest base. Some months ago. in an address to the graduating class of the men and women who want a In Aleph Zadek Aleph, a chap- A method employed by many Jewish Institute of Religion, he said that the four prerequisites for clear-cut portrayal of the rebuild- ter membership cannot be a cri- chapters and which results in a contemporary Jewish leadership were moral stamina, adequate Jewish ing of Palestine, told with what terion to success, because records better co-operation in committee background, tolerance and discipline. No one who has watched Mon- can be called "pictorial prose.' show chapters of twelve mem- is this: sky in action, either as president of B'nai B'rith or in the larger Dr. Edidin realizes full well bers as active as those that have The various committees meet spheres of American Jewish life, could have failed to note that he that a mere graphic portrayal of forty Alephs. Certainly, counting and draw up their years' activity. has all these essentials in full measure. modern Palestine would not bring the number of affairs a chapter These lists of activity are then In every speech he has sounded the note of optimism tempered the picture into proper perspec- by reality, never bowing to defeatism or futility. Loyalty to B'nai has is not a plausible method, analyzed by the Executive Com- tive, so he introduces his sub- B'rith has not kept him from resisting organizational partisanship or because too often we learn of one, mittee, which in turn submits ject by an analysis of the back- fanaticism. In his public statements he has carefully eschewed the doing all of the work. Logically, them to the chapter. As these ac- ground of the Zionist movement then, we can assume that a chap- tivities are accepted by the chap- easy road of headline-making phrases that might do injury to our The final two chapters of the people. Yet he has publicly branded "shah-shah" diplomacy as cow- ter is a successful one only when ter they are written on a colored book, dealing with American ardly. And finally, his kinship with Jewish spiritual and cultural its membership is participating in sheet of paper or cardboard, and Jewry and Palestine and the values has been consistently manifested in his leadership. prospects for the immediate fu- Program. placed on a calendar in the meet- Henry Monsky at fifty is a notable example of a democratically This month marks the comple- ing room. The various commit- ture are well done. elected Jewish leader who reached the heights not through wealth, tion of chapter elections. Execu- tees' activities are recognizable family position or tradition but on the sheer force of merit and tive committees have met, made by the color of its paper. With achievement. plans for the future, and have this system it is quite simple for New York. An international Write chosen committees. Reports will an Aleph to glance at the sched- Jerusalem.- Hadassah medi- be submitted at meetings. Chair- ule in the meeting m and cal mission and two truckloads of academy for science at Jerusalem men will be chosen or elected, and know what plans and affairs are Hadassah medical supplies have is being organized by a committee A.Z.A.CIRCULATING the wheels of activity will being in the offing. been sent to Turkey by Hadassah of noted scholars here to give help to roll. With officers active and com- to help the Turkish government and new inspiration to scientists LIBRARY Eight Alephs have been elected mittees functioning a chapter can in providing relief for victims of expelled from central and south- to offices in their chapters. The rightfully be called a successful the recent disastrous earthquake 1003 STREET, W. WASHINGTON ern Europe because of their de- chapter has placed the responsi- one and well on its way to & in country. scent or political convictions. bility of formulating its policy for Best Chapter" Award. January 30, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 3 Lincoln Knew Dover Alephs Have Elect AZA Sweetheart Canned Food Dance in Syracuse Chapter By IRVING SCHREIBER By SIDNEY A. SEIDENBERG Montreal, The Syracuse, N. -Hakoah Chap- Aleph Club 331 sponsored a nai B' rith canned food dance on January 20 ter 220 presented their fourth an- at the N. D. G. Community Hall. nual "A, Z. A. Sweetheart Ball." All canned goods proceeds will be At 11 o'clock Miss Ruth Gordon, donated to the Canadian Legion, "Sweetheart of 1939," walked who will distribute them to the past nine nervous personality needy veterans of the last war A beauties, then stopping at the end souvenir dance programme will of the line she quickly placed into Recalling Some of the Emancipator's be printed for this dance. the hands of lovely Hollis Abram- On New Year's Eve, the Dovers son the beautiful Sweetheart tro- cooperated with the Altros Chap- phy symbolic of the "Sweetheart Jewish Associates ter 271, and held a banquet at of 1940." one of Montreal's leading Jewish Throughout the evening the restaurants, the entire place being contestants wore a heart tied to taken for the sole use of A. Z. A. their wrists with A. Z. A. and a By BERNARD, POSTAL members. Miss Ada Vorner, A. number inscribed on it. Around Z. A. sweetheart of the Dovers. the heart there were red and white Lodge, was one of the most out- was presented with a sweetheart roses to add to its beauty. The Although B'nai B'rith had been in existence but 18 spoken supporters of Lincoln. ring. The chapter's newspaper, heart itself was a beautiful gift years when Abraham Lincoln entered the White House, Even more interesting were the "Dover Squawk, was distrib- for the girls. In addition to the Lincoln's contacts with members uted at the banquet. trophy, Miss Abramson also was it numbered among its members many of the outstanding of B'nai B'rith during the Civil Herbert Caplan has been re- given a housecoat from one of the personalities in American Jewry. In this article on the War. Simon Wolf, for many years elected Aleph Godol for another leading merchants of the city. occasion of Lincoln's 131st birthday, Mr. Postal traces a member of B'nai B'rith's Ex- term. The chapter's recent mem- This dance, the largest and the connection between B'nai B'rith and the Emancipa- ecutive Committeee, and later bership drive has proved success- most talked about affair of the president, lived in Washington ful, and in a few weeks a number season, was directed by Co-chair- tor's Jewish associates. for over 60 years. As a young of pledges will be initiated, top- men Sidney Seidberg and Sey- THE EDITOR. Washington attorney, he first met ping the chapter's minimum quota more Seidenberg and Sweetheart the president in behalf of a young of members. Chairman Sam Livshin. Abraham Lincoln's association farewell reception Lincoln gave in Jewish soldier from New England who had been condemned to death with Jews has produced a vol- Springfield in February, 1861. for desertion after he had left his ATTENTION DISTRICT ONE uminous literature, yet little if Leaders Assist Lincoln post in order to visit his mother any of this material mentions the In other sections of the country, on her death bed. Wolf pleaded fact that a large number of Lin- too, B'nai B'rith leaders rallied so eloquently at a midnight audi- March 1 has been set as the cision when the committee meets to Lincoln's causes very early. ence that Lincoln amnestied the deadline for filing of District One at the District convention at Syra- coln's Jewish friends were among Moritz Pinner, a St. Louis Ben soldier at the risk of incurring Best All-Around Chapter Award cuse in March. Previously, judges the most prominent members of B'rith, who played an important the further displeasure of the applications. were forced to make a hurried B'nai B'rith, which was 18 years part in creating the Republican War Department, which was crit- Chapters seeking the award selection in the closing hours of old when the Emancipator en- Party in his state through the icizing his leniency. It was also must fill out a detailed report as the convention. tered the White House. German language weekly, the Wolf who called Lincoln's atten- to the chapter's activity during This is to inform chapters that When the Republican Party KANSAS POST, which he edited, tion to a message from General 1939. There are no special forms they must be paid up in district came into being in 1854 there campaigned with Lincoln in Mis- enjamin F. Butler, commanding to be filled in. Mazkirs are asked dues in order to be eligible to were about 175,000 Jews in the souri and Illinois on behalf of Fortress Monroe, which contained to include a chronological review participate in the tournament and United States, thousands of whom Fremont. In the months preced- a slur on Jews.Lincoln immedi- of the chapter's activities in ad- business sessions at Syracuse. were recent arrivals from Ger- ing the 1860 convention, Pinner ately gave Wolf a pass to go to dition to the regular history of Checks or money orders are to many, Austria and Hungary, from worked to win the Missouri dele- Fortress Monroe where he suc- its achievements during the past be sent to the field secretary. which they had fled after the gation for Lincoln. After the elec- ceeded in showing Butler the er- year. abortive revolutions of 1848. Im- tion, Lincoln offered Pinner the ror of his action. When General Applications are to be signed bued with a deep-seated love of post of U. S. Consul in Honduras. Ulysses S. Grant ordered the ex- by the AlephGodol and the chair- liberty and hatred of slavery, Isador Bush, for many years a pulsion of the Jews from Tennes- man of the advisory board and are Moses Bilsky Chapter these Jewish newcomers, from member of B'nai B'rith's Execu- see and Kentucky, Wolf again in- to be sent to Harry Cushing, field whose ranks had come the found- tive Committee from District 2, terceded with Lincoln. Joining secretary, 139 Washington Ave- Keep Service Record; ers of B'nai B'rith, naturally grav- nue, Chelsea,Mass There must be itated toward any political party five copies of each application. Plans Active Program that stood for liberalism. It was These may be carbon copies. Im- this forward-looking social and mediately after the close of the political outlook that attracted so acceptance date for applications Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - The many of the German-Jewish im- the field secretary will send a set migrants to Lincoln. of applications to the several Moses Bilsky Chapter is preparing for another full year of activities Lincoln and the Republican judges on the committee of by planning a complete program Party appeared on the national awards. This will give each judge of future activities. They have or- scene at the very time when B'nai an opportunity to fully study the ganized a junior Executive Com- B'rith was spreading into the applications, before making a de- mittee, with positions duplicating Middle West, lodges having been the regular executive, in order to organized in Ohio, Indiana, Illi- coln, for Solomons' firm did a give their new members an oppor- nois. Missouri and Kentucky in large part of the government's tunity to be introduced to the the 1850's. Among the early asso- ciates of Lincoln were members of printing. He helped in arranging proper handling of club affairs. Lincoln's two inaugurations and Only new members can serve on these lodges. The most prominent is said to have gone over the this executive, the purpose being of these was Abraham Jonas, of proofs of the invitations with the to have these new members make Quincy, Illinois, who served with Lincoln in the Illinois legislature President. It was in Solomons' frequent suggestions to the regu- printing establishment that the lar executive committee. At vari- in 1842. The first man to sug- last photograph of Lincoln, taken ous intervals, the junior Execu- gest Lincoln for the presidency, on the day of his assasination, was tive takes charge of the meetings. Jonas campaigned for him when he ran for Congress in 1842 and made the picture showing the They are planning an Open President sharpening one of Sol- Forum with their sponsoring was later appointed postmaster of omon's pencils for Lincoln's son. B'nai B'rith Lodge, as well as a Quincy by Lincoln. As early as 1856, Jonas tried to get the Re- Solomons later helped organize Tea in cooperation with the moth- publican nomination for Lincoln. LEFT TO RIGHT: Abraham Jonas, one of Lincoln's closest the American Red Cross. ers of the Alephs, the proceeds to Failing in that, he served as a friends and the man who first suggested him for the Presidency; B'nai B'rith Mourns Death go to the local Talmud Torah. Fremont Presidential elector with Abraham Lincoln, whose Jewish friends included many of the Lincoln's death evoked wide- The plans for the Youth and Lincoln. Whenever Lincoln came leaders of B'nai B'rith; Benjamin F. Peixotto, an early president spread grief among the members Democracy Rally are well under to Quincy, he did his work in of B'nai B'rith, who though a Democrat, warmly supported Lin- of B'nai B'rith. District Grand way, and there are regular meet- Jonas' office. After Lincoln had coln during the Civil War. Lodge No. 2 adopted a resolution ings held in conjunction with the been nominated in 1860, he wrote calling the assassination "a fu- Young Peoples League of the local to Jonas asking him to deny a was another Missouri supporter of him in this action were Rabbi tile attempt to overthrow the Church. Lincoln, on whose behalf he or- rumor linking Lincoln with the Isaac Mayer Wise, who had been grand principes of freedom and to Keep Service Record Know Nothing Party, a forerun- ganized the German-American cit- president of B'nai B'rith's Dis- place in their stead anarchy, with With the outbreak of the war, ner of the Ku Klux Klan. Three izens. Later he helped prevent trict 2. In an address after Lin- its attendant misery. District years later Jonas became a mem- Missouri from seceding. During the Chapter decided to keep a coln's death, Rabbi Wise said the Grand Lodge No. 1 held a special record of all the Jewish men who ber of the Springfield Lodge of the Civil War he again met Lin- President had toldhim he believed meeting to express its sorrow and were already in the Militia, Navy B'nai B'rith. coln. this time in connection with himself to be of Hebrew parent- ordered the chairs of all District or Air Forces, and those who en- Bush's plan for a government loan Members of Ramah Lodge, or- age. Wolf again stepped in during of $100,000,000 to finance the officers and lodge presidents listed at the time. This record is ganized in Chicago in 1857, were the agitation for the appointment draped in mourning for 90 days. still being kept by the Chapter, war. It was Lincoln who appointed also among Lincoln's earliest sup- of the first Jewish army chaplain. District Grand Lodge No. 4 voted and has proved very valuable to Bush a captain in the army, and Co-operating in the successful ef- porters. One of these was George he served as aide-de-camp to Gen- a similar resolution, calling on its the B'nai B'rith when the Lodge Schneider, editor of the Chicago forts that led to the appointment eral Fremont. constituent lodges to drape their recently held an Honour Night Staats Zeitung, who helped organ- of Rabbi Arnold Fischl. a Ben meeting halls and charters in for the Jewish Men in Uniform. Moses Aaron Dropsie, a Phila- ize the Republican Party in Illi- B'rith from New York, were Jos- delphia Ben B'rith, who later black for 30 days. In many cities At the recent Remembrance Day, nois. Another was Abraham Kohn, eph Abrahams of the Cincinnati founded Dropsie College, met Lin- members of B'nai B'rith marched for the first time in history, B'nai city clerk of Chicago in 1860, who Lodge, and Alfred T. Jones of coln at the first Republican Na- in the Lincoln funeral proces- B'rith asked an Aleph to lay the was assailed by the Democrats as Philadelphia, another Ben B'rith. tional Convention, which was held sions. In the great New York dem- wreath at the tomb of the Cen- "the blackest of Republicans.' On Benjamin Peixotto, an early in Philadelphia in 1856. During onstration of mourning over 500 otaph. The cooperation with the the eve of Lincoln's departure for president of B'nai B'rith, came the 1860 campaign, Dropsie was members of B'nai B'rith partici- local Lodge is of the best, an A. Washington, after his election, into contact with Lincoln during one of the important contributors pated. The entire membership of Z. A. Night at the B'nai B'rith Kohn presented him with a hand- the Lincoln-Douglas debates, when to Lincoln's campaign fund. A. the Memphis Lodge was in the meeting, being held recently. made silk American flag on which Peixotto, as editor of the Cleve- J. Dittenhoefer, one of the ear- line of march in that city's mourn- was inscribed in Hebrew the first land PLAIN DEALER, was an in- The Moses Bilsky Chapter won ly members of B'nai B'rith in New ing procession. Julius Hammer- timate friend of Douglas'. Al- the Best Chapter Award of the chapter from Joshua, Still anoth- York, was introduced to Lincoln slough, an old Springfield friend er Chicago Ben B'rith who knew though Peixotto supported Douglas Laurentian Region Tournament in 1859 after his famous Cooper of Lincoln's, who had helped start this season, as well as the ora- Lincoln well was Henry Green- for the presidency in 1860, the fu- Institute speech. During the 1860 the Springfield Lodge, took an ac- torical and debating contests. This baum. Although a Democrat and ture B'nai B'rith president of- election he was one of the lead- tive part in the campaign for the fered his services to Lincoln in was the first time that a single an ardent friend and supporter of erection of the Lincoln monument ers of the Lincoln campaign in Stephen Douglas, Greenbaum was mobilizing patriotic sentiment in chapter won so many awards at New York andin 1864 was a dele- in Springfield. He was given the the Middle West. Joseph Selig- the Laurentian Tourney. greatly impressed with Lincoln gate to the convention that re- special assignment by the national when he met him during the Lin- man, the eminent New York nominated Lincoln. Lewis Demb- monument committee of serving coln-Douglas degates. So stirred banker, who was also a Ben as agent to raise funds among New York.-The United Jewish litz of Louisville, Lorenzo Bren- was he that he called on Lincoln B'rith, had close relations with tano of Indiana, Philip Dorschmei- Jews. Sir Moses Ezekiel, then a Appeal for Refugees and Overseas to express his admiration. Accom- Lincoln throughout the war days. young soldier in the defeated Needs will be continued in 1940, er and Sigismund Kaufman of panying him was Simon Wolf, an- Seligman was frequently called to New York were other B'nai Confederate Army, fashioned one according to an announcement by other Douglas adherent, who was the White House to discuss fiscal B'rith supporters of Lincoln. of the first busts of Lincoln after Dr. Abba Hillel Silver, national later to be even more intimately matters, for it was he who floated Dembitz, an uncle of Louis D. his death, drawing on the impres- chairman of the United Palestine identified with Lincoln. Lincoln many of the government's bond sion Lincoln made on him when Brandeis, was a delegate to the Appeal, and Dr. Jonas B. Wise, knew of Greenbaum's high stand- issues in Frankfort and Amster- 1860 Republican convention while the President entered Richmond national chairman of the Joint ing in Chicago and shortly after dam. After Lincoln's death, Selig- Kaufman was a delegate to the in 1865. It was Ezekiel, long a Distribution Committee, the two winning the 1860 Republican man was instrumental in getting 1864 convention. Lincoln offered member of B'nai B'rith, who later major partners in the agencies nomination sought him out to ask a pension for Mrs. Lincoln. Adol- Kaufman the post of U. S. Min- sculptured the Statue of Religious set up in 1939, The third part- his support. Greenbaum graceful- phus S. Solomons, one of the ear- ister to Italy but he declined. Liberty, which B'nai B'rith pre- ner is the National Refugee Serv- ly declined but was nevertheeless liest Jewish residents of Washing- Rabbi Bernhard Felsenthal sented to the people of the Unit- ice, Inc., and on behalf of all of among the invited guests at a ton and long a member of B'nai ed States in 1876 on the centen- Chicago, a member of Ramah three, American Jewry last year B'rith, was often consulted by Lin- nial of American independence. was asked for $20,000,000. Page 4 THE SHOFAR January 30, 1940 BEBER GIVES New Lodge Sponsors Lorain Greets Home- Resolution Mound City Alephs Coming Alephs; Have By PHILIP MASS RESOLUTION St. Louis, -The Mound Sabbath Services We. the members of the Boys Manhattan Beach Chapter City Chapter is now being spon- 285, and the Gershom M. Seixas aleph club, of Aleph Zadik sored by the new Louis D. Bran- Aleph, met in joint session this 31st day of December, 1939, in Lorain, Ohio The Lorain deis Lodge. Plans for a close re- New York City, do hereby RESOLVE that: Chapter 267 welcomed home its ENDORSEMENT lationship between the Aleph Club WHEREAS, President Roosevelt has shown his interest college-going Alephs and all and the lodge are being worked in the establishment of peace, and the alleviation of suffering those who attended the Eastern out. AI Fleishman, president of in war-torn Europe, and Ohio Regional Convention at Ak- the new lodge, has promised his WHEREAS, he has given expression to his hopes and con- fullest cooperation with Mound ron by holding a stag after the victions as evidenced by his appointment of Myron C. Taylor regular meeting, recently. Washington, D. Today Sam City, which has planned a debate Beber, President of the Supreme as representative to the Vatican. and his invitation to Mr. for one of the coming meetings Hyman Goldberg was elected Advisory Council, heartily en- George C. Buttrick, President of the Federated Council of of the new lodge. Aleph Godol of the Chapter. The dorsed the joint resolution of the Churches of Christ in America, and Dr. Cyrus Adler President A symposium will be held next Best-Member Trophy Award was Boys Manhattan Beach Chapter of the Jewish Theological Seminary, to cooperate with him in month at one of the city's largest presented to Aleph Bob Shiff by 285 and the Gershom Seixas aleph the aforementioned efforts, and restaurants. Jack Kramer and Advisor Morris Mayer. He also club, of New York City, commend- WHEREAS, we, the members of the Boys Manhattan Johnny Berardino of the St. Louis presented Past Aleph Godol Aar- ing President Roosevelt for his Beach chapter and the Gershom M. Seixas aleph club, feel that Browns will be asked to speak be- on Moyer with a PAG key. appointment of Myron C. Taylor the Jewish youth of America should give public expression to fore am anticipated large crowd, Aleph Bob Babich, Lorain Ora- as a representative to the Vati- Dr. Adler and, through him, to President Roosevelt our whole- consisting of the members of the hearted support; tor at the Convention in Akron, can. and his invitation to Mr. four other local chapters. was given a rousing ovation for George C. Buttrick, President of THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED. that upon endorsement of this resolution by Sam Beber, President of the Supreme Ad- A report of the regional conven- winning the Regional Contest. the Federated Council of Churches tion held at Kansas City was giv- Alephs Hyman Goldberg and of Christ in America, and Dr. Cy- visory Council, that this said resolution be reprinted in THE SHOFAR, the official organ of Aleph Zadik Aleph, so that this en by Aleph Godol Stan Rosen- George Jacoby were applauded for rus Adler, President of the Jew- expression may be made public, and: blum and Aleph Stan Caplan who winning the Debate Contest. Al- ish Theological Seminary, to co- operate with him in religious BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that marked copies of told of their acquaintance with eph Aaron Dachner was cheered unity for peace. THE SHOFAR in which this resolution appears, be sent to Dr. the members of other chapters for placing first in two swimming wish to heartily commend Cyrus Adler. and to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. and the work of the convention. events. Aleph Dave Babich was ap- the alephs and advisors of the (Signed) (Signed) These two Alephs represented plauded for winning one second Boys Manhattan Beach chapter Harry Katkowsky, Advisor Burton Cohn, Aleph Godol Mound City in the regional debate place medal in the swimming con- and the Gershom Seixas aleph Boys Manhattan Beach Chap- Boys Manhattan Beach Chap- and oratorical contests. tests. club for the fine sentiments con- ter 285 ter 285 A dance will be held next month Advisor Mayer then spoke about tained in their resolution of De- Samuel Katz. Advisor Samuel I. Hendler, Aleph Godol in order to send a representative the spirit of fraternity in the chap- cember 31, 1939," said Mr. Be- Gershom M. Seixas Aleph Gershom M. Seixas Aleph to the district convention in Cin- ter which had made possible all ber, "and they may be assured Club Club cinnati. the Lorain victories in Akron. He that as President of the Supreme The chapter is practicing in praised those Alephs wiho had Advisory Council, I wholly en- earnest for the ping-pong tourna- taken part in the preliminaries for dorse it. Eighth Chapter Louisville Chapter ment which is to be held between Debate and Oratory and who had "T feel that it expresses the the local chapters. A basketball sentiments of every aleph of our in Cleveland Plans Youth Rally given their full-hearted support to team and a bowling team will be the Alephs who actually received entire Order who join in the organized within the next few the medals. He stated that the plaudits that President Roosevelt Cleveland, Ohio.-On January By MAURICE TENENBAUM weeks! real reason for those victories has rightly merited from every individual and organization who 10th; Clevelands eighth A. Z. A. Louisville, Ky. - Louisville was the Spirit of A. Z. A. in those has the welfare of humanity and chapter was officially inducted Chapter 107 held its semi-annual Ebn Ezra Prepares Alephs behind the scene who very the peace of the world at heart." into the fraternity by George Pil- unselfishly gave their time and election recently in order to give lersdorf, past president of the Balfour B'nai B'rith, at the lodge's its new officers a chance to plan for Democracy Rally effort in order that the chapter as a whole would benefit. "It is Cleveland Aleph regular meeting. The new Aleph its program and have it ready for these Alephs, the blocking backs Club, to be known as the Lake- Club Elects Officers operation by the first of the year. By NORMAN HILCH of the team who really exemplify wood Aleph Club, is the first Jew- St. Louis, Mo.-Aleph Jerry The new slate of officers is head- genuine A. Z. A spirit." ish Youth organization on Cleve- Potashnick was unanimously elect- By BERNIE WEISS land's west side. ed by Leonard Wener, Aleph Go- Advisor Mayer then congratu- ed Aleph Godol. At the first ex- dol. Wener, profiting by the in- lated Aleph George Jacoby, Lor- Cleveland, Ohio.- -The Benja- The first degree was adminis- ecutive meeting the tentative six formation distributed at the pro- ain Chapter and District 2 Aleph min Cardozo Aleph Club recently months' program was outlined. tered to the new Alephs by the installed their newly elected of gram-planning forum at Port Jer- Mazkir, for being elected Aleph and the aim of the new adminis- degree team of Cleveland Chapter Godol of the Eastern Ohio Coun- ficers. Joe Bronstein is the Aleph vis. has laid out a six months' 209. Barnett Lurie. Aleph Godol tration is to win the best chapter program including as much as pos- cil. He was applauded by the Godol. Manny Stern, regional of 209. presented the group with award. deputy, was guest speaker. The sible of each of the five points of entire chapter. a Palestinian gavel on behalf of Enormous plans for the chap- the A. program. This is the ter's annual 'Youth and Democ- After the meeting a stag was chairman of arrangements was his chapter. first conscientious effort ever Harold Danchek, racy" day program are already held in the gymnasium in honor Presiding at the installation made in our chapter to lay out well under way. Advisor Ben of those Alephs attending college The chapter has an "Oneg Shab- was Julie Miller, Aleph Godol of such a program and great results Teper and his special committee now home winter vacation. bat" on January 26th. the Greater Cleveland A. Z. A. are expected, especially after view- of ten Alephs are very busy at After refreshments were served, Starting February 18. Cardozo Council. Speakers were Senator ing the success of Fidelity chapter all the new songs written by Lor- present contacting every organi- is sponsoring a city-wide ping- ain Alephs for their anniversary Leo Ascherman, past president of with such planning. zation in the city, and extending pong tournament. Bernie Weisz is Cleveland B'nai B'rith Louge No. banquet held December 7 were in charge. Already under way are plans an invitation to them for the com- sung for the benefit of the college 16: Manny Stern, regional deputy, for mass attendance at B'nai ing program. The chapter is de- and Aaron Zucker Cleveland A. Z. Alephs who were unable to at- B'rith-A. Z. A. installation of of termined to fill the Municipal tend at that time. Utica Plans Affair A. director. ficers The social committee has Auditorium to its capacity of sev- Harold Klarreich is serving as Sponsor Service already spent long hours planning eral thousand. The chapter is de- Utica. New York-Utica Chap- the group's first Aleph Godol. our fifth annual Sweetheart Dance termined that the program shall Five Alephs from Lorain Coun- ter 325 held its first installation for the 25th of February We have be most outstanding and enter- ty Chapter 267 participated in the banquet recently. Norman Fener high hopes of having a gigantic taining. Patriotic songs will be Late Friday Night Service re- was installed as the new Aleph Klutznick Speaks to Youth and Democracy Program on sung, a drum and bugle corp will cently. Godol. St. Louis Chapters Washington's birthday, something enliven the audience, the mayor The regular attendance was The Chapter is planning to hold not held in Louisville within the and several clergymen of the city more than tripled because of this a basketball game and dance on writer's memory. It is hoped we will speak, and a very special sur- special program. Fifteen Alephs February 25th, and is inviting the will be able to use the city's War prise for the occasion is in store Chapters from Schenectady, Ro- By LOUIS SCHRIER of the Chapter were among those St. Louis, Mo.-- On Sunday eve- Memorial Auditorium and obtain for all. The Alephs are all confi- in attendance. This marks the chester, Syracuse and Pittsfield ning, January 7th, Phillip Klutz- Herbert Agar, noted columnist dent that this enormous task will beginning of a campaign to in- (Mass.) to this affair. nick was the guest speaker at the and new editor of the Louis- be carried out even better than crease regular attendance of Re- installation of the new Brandeis ville Courier-Journal, as principal the excellent plans now indicate. ligious services by the Lorain St. Louis 28 Holds Lodge of B'nai B'rith, at which speaker. and Elyria Alephs. all of St. Louis A. Z. A. were pres- BISNOS HAVE SON Aleph Sidney Gelman of Lor- Annual Revue Feb. 4; ent. Klutznick, Supreme Advisory the Order. He was very well ain ably assisted Rabbi Julius Council member, visited the city pleased with the progress of Washington, D. C.-Mr. and Kerman in the reading of the Bar Mitzvah March 3rd for the first time in 13 years, the Aleph Zadik Aleph in St. Louis. Mrs. Julius Bisno announce the service. A few members of the last visit occurring when he in- St. Louis was very well pleased arrival of a baby boy, Jay Alvin. choir also were A. Z. A. mem- stalled St. Louis Chapter 28 into with Phillip also. It is their first child. bers. St. Louis. Mo.-St. Louis 28 Instead of the regular sermon is all prepared to present its an- given by the Rabbi every Friday nual Charity Revue on February night. a discussion of the topic, 4. The show is under the capable "Is the Formation of a Central- direction of Syl Kessner, who has ized Jewish Functional Agency in directed two previous A. Z. A. the United States to Deal With productions. Mickey Schwartz. the Preservation of Jewish Rights well known dance expert, is in Practical and Desirable?' was charge of the boys' and girlsi presented by four Lorain County dancing choruses. Miss Ruth Co- Alephs. The affirmative viewpoint hen will be the accompanist, and was ably presented by Alephs Hy- popular songs written by her and man Boldberg and George Jaco- Walter Magidson. by, Eastern Ohio Regional cham- Presented for the benefit of the pion debators. The negative was Leo N. Levi Memorial Hospital laudably given by Alephs Robert and other local and national char- Babich and Joshua Merves, the ities, the A. Z. A. annual revue debate team which was defeated and dance has become one of the by the Regional Champions in the most eagerly awaited and accept- local preliminaries. Each of the ed amateur productions of this speakers discussed different section. Last year, the show was held at the University City Senior phases of the question from his High School auditorium and at- viewpoint. traeted a capacity audience. The cast of the show includes Aleph Club Elects about 20 members of the A. Z. A. chapter, and "some 25 of our pret- By ROBERT LIEBMAN tiest girl friends.' Los Angeles, Calif.- the last Bar Mitzvah Soon meeting of the year 1939, Friend- Plans have been formulated for ship Aleph Club, elected officers. the greatest event in thee history Ralph Gelobter was elected Aleph of St. Louis Chapter 28, their Godol. Bar Mitzvah Anniversary. The Recently, the new and old offi- program, including all phases of cers met at the house of Aleph A. Z. A. activity, has tentatively Elliott Levine for an executive been set aside for March 3. meeting and stag. Plans for Feb- The new pledge group, the Bar ruary were made, consisting of Mitzvah Pledge Class will re- regular cultural religious ceive their first degrees at the meetings, a fraternity day, a snow Bar Mitzvah program. Having in party, athletic events, and other social activities. After the meet- its folds some outstanding ora- Above are pictured some of the girls who B'rith Leo N. Levi Memorial Hospital at Hot ing the officers joined the other tors, debators. and essayist, this appeared in last year's fifth annual Dance and Springs, Arkansas. Plans are complete for R members in a stag and a surprise group promises to be quite an as- Revue given by St. Louis Chapter 28 at the Mu- "greater than ever" show on February 4th. birehday party for Aleph Frank set to the chapter. nicipal Auditorium for the benefit of the B'nai Badion. January 30, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 5 Reading Sponsors Herbach Speaker 13th Philadelphia 60 Basketball Americanism at C. C. Regional; Chapter Is Installed Program Balfour Wins Philadelphia, Pa.-On Tuesday Camden, N. J.-The Constitu- evening, January 23, Philadel- Scouting Points Reading, Pa.-Reading gained many honors at the Keystone tion Council's Winter Tournament phia's thirteenth link of the Al- Council winter tournament. Two was sponsored jointly this year eph Zadik Aleph was installed. boys, Emanuel Levin and Joe Bos- by Camden Chapter 245 and by The new chapter was sponsored COV. were elected Aleph Gisbor the Balfour Aleph Club of Cam- by the Philadelphia A. z. A. Al- By Nat Holman and Aleph Sopher of the Council, den. The tournament lasted from umni Lodge No. 1356 of B'nai respectively. Past Aleph Godol B'rith and will be installed at the A. z. A. Nat'l. Athletic Director Saturday evening, December 23, Seymour Mendelsohn was appoint- until Monday evening, December meeting of the Lodge at the Pan- ed assistant deputy for the south- 25, and was attended by a large nonia Building. The chapter will Nat Holman, national athletic director of A. Z. A. and bas- ern region. In oratory, Sander number of enthusiastic Aleps. be named the Philadelphia Aleph ketball coach of the College of the City of New York, has pro- Mazaer placed second, while Club. The program opened on Satur- vided the following sixty points to be used by A. Z. A. Chapters Eman Levin and Seymour Mendel- day evening with registration, and Amity Chapter's First Degree sohn won the debating trophy. the social was held in the Plaza Team, led by Al Reischer, initi- for sizing up prospective basketball material and for considera- The nineteenth of January was Hotel. All the girls in Camden ated the new men into the Fra- tion in training a championship team. a great day for the Reading A. had been invited so that the vis- ternity. Frederick K. Weiss, City 1-What type of offense do Z. A. The Jewish War Veterans iting Alephs might use their own A. Z. A. Director and President of they use? Fast break-slow type asked the Alephs to present an discretion in choosing their dates. the Alumni Lodge, will present -set screen plays-or pivot? Americanism program after the A dating committee was also hard the temporary Charter in behalf 2-Do they dribble much? Friday evening service. This the at work arranging dates for those of the Supreme Advisory Council. 3-Are their passes the long Alephs did with great success. The who desired them. The installation of officers will type or short? play was entitled "The Jews Who The basketball and debate pre- be performed by Arthur Loeb, 4-Do players take passes Stood by Washington." This dis- liminaries took place n Sunday. Chairman of the Chapter's Advi- standing still or do they work into play of A. Z. A. ability brought The convention ball, with close to sory Committee. Benjamin Frank, the ball? the chapter closer to the hearts of the Jewish members of the 300 couples attending, was held Esq. Chairman of the City B'nai 5-Are they good ball hand- on Sunday evening. B'rith A. Z. A. Committee, will be Iers? community. they do much screening On Monday afternoon, the bas- the guest speaker of the evening Plans for a huge "Youth and or do they play the open game? ketball a debate finals were and will relate the history of A. Democracy" rally are being dis- 7-Is a stationary pivot man held. The debating contest was Z. A. in Philadelphia. Isadore cussed at the present time. won by Russell Janoff and Leo- Rosner, National Deputy and used directly underneath the nard I. Berman representing Cam- Vice-President of the Lodge, will basket? 8-Is the double pivot used? Miller Elected Aleph den 245. Balfour Aleph Club was act as master of ceremonies dur- the winer of the basketball tour- ing the program. Do they shoot and follow in Godol of Cleveland hard, or simply drop back after nament. after a thrilling final Leonard Rosenthal is the Al- shot? game in which they defeated eph Godol of the Aleph Club. The 10-How do they play on foul Cleveland, Ohio.-Julio Miller, Camden 245 in the last few min- Aleph S'gan is Manuel Levin and shots? Is the ball usually tapped P. A. G. of Cleveland Chapter 209 utes of play. Members of the Bal- Bernard Lipskin is Aleph Mazkir to some one player? and Aleph S'gan of the Eastern four team were Yussie Markow- with Irving Master as Aleph Gis- 11-Dothey spread and open up Ohio Council and District 2. has itz, William Kauffman, Dave bor, on offense in the scoring zone, or been elected Aleph Godol of the Kember, Jerome Robbins, Jules do they crowd? Greater Cleveland A. Z. A. Coun- Tomar, Herbert Sacks and Leo- 12 What are the physical as- NAT HOLMAN cil. Other officers elected were: nard Fuhrman. Camden 245, Nick Brazy to Speak pects of the court? they employ a "sleep- Al Berkowitz of Heights No. 177, which won second place, was rep- in Peoria, III. a. High or low ceiling? who does not return on the Aleph S'gan; Joe Braunstein of resented by Nathan Shectman h. Fast Or slow floor? defense? the Benjamin Cardozo Aleph Club, Sam Stark, Alvin Adelman, Ver- Peoria, III. Plans have been c. Poor or good illumination? Aleph Mazkir; Marvin Klein of 41-How well do they recover non Rosenberg, Harry Kauff- completed for the Father and Son d. Size of floor? the Emil Zola Aleph Club, Aleph the ball off thebackboard? man, Norman Sherman and Leo- Banquet to be held on February 13-How is their reserve ma- Kohen Godol, and Arthur Sher- nard Kolman. Other teams en- 19th by Rabbi Ben Frankel Chap- terial? 42-After time out. do they man of the Max E. Meisel Aleph tered in the basketball tourna- ter 215. 14-Who are their scorers? usually set up a series of plays- Club as Aleph Sopher. 15-Are they the long-distance All Cleveland Aleph Sophers ment were Bridgeton and Conven- The Chapter has been extremely 43-Are they aggressive? are advised that effective imme- tion City Chapter of Atlantic fortunate in obtaining Mr. Nick shooters or fast cutters on the 44-Do they show maturity and lay-up? diately all copy for the Shofar City, Brazy, Supreme Advisory Council steadiness? 16-Are they deceptive in mov- The banquet took place on Mon- member of Fort Wayne, Ind., as should be sent to Arthur Sherman, ing about without the ball? 45-Are they consistently good 9924 Ostend avenue. day evening, and was the closing the principal speaker. number of other prominent individuals in- at foul shots? affair of the convention The Or- What type of plays do they cluding Grand Aleph Godol Joe use under their basket? 46-Are they careless with a atorical Contest was held at the Wilkes-Barre Active Borenstein and Senior Deputy Al 8-What is their method of 10-point banquet and was won by David Jacobson are expected to be in at- bringing the ball up the field? 47-Do they take any one-hand Pinsky, Past Aleph Godol of By SAUL KRANSON tendance. 19-Are their players tall and shots? Camden 245. Other speakers at there any left-handed kes-Barre, The Wilkes- the banquet were Joseph Her- The Chapter again sponsored rangy? shooters on the squad? Barre Chapter installed their of- bach, Secretary of District 3, and Friday evening services at the What plays do they use at 49-What are some of the ficers for the following six months A. David Epstein of Camden 245. Agudar Achim Synagogue recent- the tip-off? What is your estimate of tactics used by their big men un- with Julius Valenstein giving the ly. This was the chapter's regu- The committee in charge of the player giving the signals at the derneath the basket offensively? introductory speech. Then the lar monthly service. Alephs take tournament was headed by Alvin tip-off? 50-Are players alert in "feed- main speaker, Max Lenovitz, ad- over and present the entire ser- Adelman, and he was ably assist- 22-Does he have any particu- ing" team-mates who get out in dressed the chapter and spoke on vice. lar characteristics in flashing sig- "The History of the A. Z. A.' ed by Emanuel Fayor and Maur- the clear? ice Denbo. nals? 51-Are they smart, or just There has been much business as many weeks. They unleashed a 23-Do players pivot and pass mechanical? going on the past few weeks. The fast passing team against the to oncoming teammates? 52-Do they use a stationary chapter has made plans for the Philly Continues Shomrim five which was playing 24-Do they run in straight or floating zone? 2 back and 3 council meeting which will be held out: or 3 back, 2 out: or 2-1-2, Basketball- Tourney its finest ball of the season. The lines or zig-zag, SO that oppon- on February 4, with everyone do- score at final whistle read Mast- 53-Do they use a stationary ing his share to make it a big By ERWIN ROSNER ents are thrown off balance? baum, 31; Shomrim, 30. The fol- type of defense do guard who stays back defensively success. at all times? Philadelphia, -The frantic lowing Sunday they found a real they use? Other activities run in the sport- attempts. of the Phila. A. Z. A. match on their hands when they 26-Is a combination man to 54-If player X is dangerous, ing line, include volleyball, bas- defeated Germantown by the slim man and zone used? what side of the floor does he ketball and bowling. The basket- Chapters to stop Joshua Chapter's 27-Are double back-taps used usually shoot from? ball team is in first place in the march to its third consecutive 41-38 margin. at the tip-off? 55-If they are out-jumped at Wyoming Valley Jewish league. championship suffered another In another close battle on the 28-Do they "switch" ell center, do they "set-up" in any The team boasts such fine players setback on January 14 when Oak same day, Amity disposed of Lin- in emergencies? particular fashion to break up the as Harold Shapiro, Harry Kran- count. coln, 23-18, in a nip and tuck 29-Are there any "ball tap? son, Daniel Kaplan, Rodney No- Mastbaum Chapter, after drop- fray. hawks" on the squad? 56-Does their offense revolve gee and a newcomer, Ben Hafetz. ping two surprise tilts, regained The league has just passed the close play do they slide around any one player? the form it displayed during pre- half-way mark and is considered well defensively, or are they eas- 57-What is the general condi- Jacob Legarto, rabbi of Tamar- vious years and chalked up two the most successful tournament ily trapped? tion of the team? Do they tire ica in Brazil, was the first Tal- close but impressive victories in ever held in Philadelphia. Most 31-How strong is their compe- easily? mudic writer in America. of the praises must be sung in titive spirit? 58-Do they guard you close? honor of the Phila. Advisory Com- 32-How do they "set-up" on 59-Are quick retreating mittee, under Chairman Benjamin held balls? breaks used when ball is inter- 33-Is it a five-man team or Jewish Oddities Frank, which is aiding in the fi- cepted? nancial end, and A1 Belimow, are one or two players doing all 60-How do you compare their Phila. Council Athletic Chairman, theescoring ? strength offensively and defens- who is in charge of the tourney. 34-Do they rush the offen- lively with our team? Belimow is practically the Judge sive or remain back? THE Landis of the league, being con- -What type of plays do they JEWISH POST-OFFICE SYSTEM cerned with scheduling, rules, and use in bringing the ball in from Ten Pledges in THE all other details. out-of-bounds on the side of the court? Dayton Chapter MIDDLE AGES The standings of the teams on January 20 were: 36-Do they like to get "set" Wen Lest on their shots? By BURT SCHEAR Joshua 37-Are they smart, or just Dayton, Ohio. At the semi- South Phila, the "muscle"type that try to annual election of the Dayton Pannonia Mastbaum wear you down? Chapter on December 31, 1939, Amity 2 38-Were they ever behind in Marvin Brown, the recently elect- Rambam score-if how did they handle Germantown ed vice-president of K. I. O., was Shomrim themselves? unanimously elected to his third Frankford 39-Are there any particular term as Aleph Godol. Lincoln Oak Lane players weak on the defense? The Dayton Chapter has com- pleted its program for the next three months which includes two S.A.C., to Distribute dances, an inter-chapter athletic "Jewish Oddities" Nat Holman Movie meet, a skating party and a Youth and Democracy meeting. A 32-page booklet, for At a recent regular meeting of group and individual use, Washington, D. C.-A. Z. A. the chapter, ten pledges were put about little known facts Headquarters will soon have through the First Degree before of Jewish History, the interested view of Mr. Max In the Middle Ages governments did not have regular post-office available for use the new movie, Levine, incoming president of systems. A letter or a message was a rare occasion. When the neces- "Championship Basketball," fea- B'nai B'rith, and Mr. Ben Gold- sity for transmission of a mesage occurred, it was normally carried Price 10c turing Nat Holman, national A. Z. A. athletic director and head man, a prominent Springfield at- by a special messenger, or by a traveler or trader who, in the course Quantity price rates to basketball coach of C. C. N. Y. torney, both of whom later gave of his journey from one locale to another destination, would do the A. z. A. members upon Headquarters has ordered two speeches on the "Outlook for the letter-writer the favor of delivering his missive request. The ideal behind the U. S. Post Office's motto of "Neither rain copies of the film, one 16 mm. and Jewish Youth in the World To- one 8 mm. They will be available day." nor wind, nor the gloom of night shall keep these messengers from Institutional their appointed rounds" was foreign to that era. without charge for chapter meet- The only people to have regular mail-carriers were Jews, who Synagogue ings. If enough requests are re- The first Marrano service held employed their fellow-religionists to carry letters to other towns or ceived, more copies will be pur- in Amsterdam (1596) was inter- countries. In some communities there were official Jewish letter-car- 37-43 WEST 116th ST., chased. rupted by the authorities who riers under state control. Both men and women served as letter-car- NEW YORK, N. Y. The film takes about 15 min- suspected it was a "Papist' meet- riers. Jews were employed because the addresses were written in utes to exhibit, ing. Hebrew, which, of course, gentiles were unable to read. Page 6 THE SHOFAR January 30, 1940 URGE USE OF National Conference of Christians Sam Grossman at Portland Chapter and Jews Greenstone Social Is Preparing Program Good Will Resolutions By WILLIAM LEVINE BROTHERHOOD By HARRY GLICKMAN (For "Brotherhood Week," Feb. 18-25) Jersey City, N. -The Samuel Portland, -City of Roses Greenstone Chapter 201 started Chapter 360 is busy preparing for its new officers off with an instal- "I will repudiate the idea that those who disagree with its forthcoming term and is out- lation and social that was attend- lining activities so that at least RESOLUTION me are not good Americans. "I will not allow racial or religious differences to deter= ed by 50 people. once each month it will partici- mine my vote. The program was prefaced by Date in some phase of the 'Five- "I will appreciate what others than my own group have a brief business session at which Fold and Full" Program. done to make America great. the outgoing officers "cleared the Under Aleph Godol Dave Sach- "I will try to understand the background of those of decks" for the incoming officers. ter the Alephs plan a chapter de- Washington, D. C.-This week other religious loyalties. This was followed by the installa- bating and oratory contest for 'A. Z. A. Headquarters sent to "I will help to create mutual respect and trust between tion. The new men were installed cultural work. This will also pro- all advisors an official communi- members of different religious and racial groups. by Field Secretary Sam Gross- duce talent for next year's region- cation with regard to a set of "I will cooperate heartily with those of other faiths in man, who is a past Aleph Godol al convention in Seattle, to which "good will resolutions" prepared work for the common good. of the chapter and also of the the members are already optimisti- by the National Conference of "I will always protest when those of other faiths are Northern New Jersey Council. The cally looking forward. In athlet- Christians and Jews and which defamed. installation was followed by a so- ics the chapter has a basketball Americans of all faith will be "I will not be misled by false doctrines of race nor claim cial which included the usual eats team that is leading its league asked to adopt during "Brother- superiority to others on the ground of race alone. together with "canned" dancing. and has upset some of the best hood Week," February 18-25. "I will apply the Golden Rule to those of all races and The new Aleph Godol is Milton teams in the city of Portland. In view of the fact that Broth- religions and treat them as should like to be treated. Soled. "Mickey," as he is known There will also be many chapter erhood Week occurs during the "I will pray for those of other faiths than my own and to the fellows, has been in A. Z. A tournaments in ping-pong, hand- time when most of the A. Z. A. prize their prayers for myself." for three years and has promised ball and other sports. The chap- the fellows a very active six ter plans the organization of a "Youth and Democracy Rallies' months. choir together with Portland will be held, A. Z. A. Headquar- W. Va. Chapters Beat Alumni in Included in the plans for the Chapter 65, which will officiate ters suggested that the resolution Basketball Game coming year are a mock trial in at jointly sponsored services at be incorporated into the program of the local rally by having the to Canvass State which prominent local lawyers local synagogues. Many dances will take part, the third annual and stags are planned to take chairman of the rally read each on Behalf B. B. By LEO FAHN Sweetheart Dance, an ice skating care of social activity. In social resolution aloud and have same repeated by the audience present. Sacramento, Calif.-Embarking party, numerous chapter programs service the chapter also plans to In the past, A. Z. A. has upon the new term's activities and complete participation in the take an active part, starting with with full force and vigor, Sacra- Northern New Jersey Winter a tin-can hop on January 20. pro- worked in close cooperation with Charleston, W. -The month mento Chapter 87 elected its new Tournament which is to be held ceeds of which go to charity. Dr. Everett R. Clinchy, the ex- of February has been set aside officers at a special meeting held at Paterson. Committees have also been ap- ecutive head of the National Con- by the members of A. Z. A. in ference of Christians and Jews, recently and adjourned early pointed for the Northwest Region= West Virginia towns, who, through enough to allow its basketball al Conclave in Portland in March. and the original plans for the their isolation, know nothing of A. Z. A. and its accomplishments. quintet to defeat the all-star alum- Cedars of Lebanon to Youth and Democracy rallies were worked out with Dr. Clin- This plan is taking form under ni team by the surprisingly high the sponsorship of Emek 223. Co- score of 30-15. Distribute Magazines Fidelity Holds First chy and Mr. Richard Gutstadt, executive director of the B'nai operation is expected from the Aleph Sy Opper was elevated By HENRY WEISS Baseball Practice B'rith Anti-Defamation League. Huntington and Bluefield Chap- to the office of Aleph Godol, and Los Angeles, Calif. Cedars of ters. By teaching the members of announced plans to "sell" A. Z. A. During the past years, Lebanon Chapter 194 is now un- By BUNNY MILLER many A. Z. A. chapters have these lodges the purpose and ac- to the community, by presenting dertaking the distribution of mag- Los Angeles, Calif.-Fidelity combined their Youth and De- complishments of A. Z. A., inter- the First Degree to some six azines to the children's ward of Chapter inaugurated its semi- est in forming new chapters in pledges as a major portion of the mocracy Rallies with local plans Cedars of Lebanon hospital. The annual dinner executive meeting these towns will be increased. This open installation of officers pro- for "Brotherhood Week." chapter is following its senior at the house of Aleph Paul Fox is the first movement of its kind gram later in January. Said the lodge, Cedars of Lebanon B'nai last week. in the history of A. Z. A. new Godol: "This is an excellent B'rith in this work, since the The dinner, under the sponsor- This system is to be conducted opportunity to show the Jewish Prepare New Series lodge has been giving magazines ship of the social committee, was through the visitation by advisors community of Sacramento, and the and newspapers to the sick of this one of the most successful in the and leading alephs to the meet- pledges themselves, the stages of hospital for several years. The history of the chapter. Twenty of Outlines on Jobs ings of these small town lodges. membership an Aleph must pass Alephs hope to bring more hap Alephs attended and were royally This plan was devised by Bernard through, the services he must ren- piness to these sick youngsters by entertained. for Chapter Guidance Blumenfeld, the B'nai B'rith rep- der his chapter before he is fortu- their work. After dinner the Alephs were resentative for co-operation be- nate enough to be able to be in After completing a successful shown movies by Paul Fox, ace tween Z. A. and its senior or- the same position in which I find basketball season. Cedars of Le- der in District 3. The plan is tak- mvself tonight. camera man of the chapter. Fol banon chapter awarded a medal lowing the movies an informal Occupational Outlines. a new ing shape under the supervision In the chapter-alumni basket- to its most valuable player of the bull session was held. series of publications giving con- of Sam Lopinsky, West Virginia's ball game following the meeting. season. Aleph Marvin Donker was cise and pertinent information on Begin Baseball B'nai B'rith representative of A. young carrot-topped Sammie Kahn awarded this medal for his excel- America's 100 major occupations, Z. A., and Abe Rice, Emek's en- led the chapter team to victory lent playing on the basketball Eighteen Alephs responded to are now being prepared by a staff Athletic Head Kurland's call for ergetic advisor. by accounting for some 12 count- team. This coming winter sea- of thirteen research experts and baseball candidates. and came out If the lan is successful the ers and showing some classy form son, the chapter plans to parti- will soon be published by the for the first practice of the sea- pattern is expected to be followed in defensive play as well. Alumni cipate in all A. Z. A. athletic com- B'nai B'rith Vocational Service son at L. A. High school recently. by councils or areas with similar Markovitz, Greenberg and David petition. Bureau. The entire squad was put geographical problems. played well for the losers. through a series of warming up Each occupation will be dis- The win registered over the Washington, D. life of exercises under the able guidance cussed in three thousand words alumni gives the chapter team an the Dies Committee on Un-Ameri- of Co-coaches Bill Stone and Jack from the following aspects: (1) Give First Aid to edge in the "split-regional" tour- can Activities was extended for Levy. The practice was a bit For Jewish ney matches with Fresno 273 and another year when the House of ragged, but the boys showed prom- Youth.' (2) "Job Descriptions" Injured Motorists Stockton 47, to be conducted in Representatives voted, 345 to 21, (Specific tasks; r t ing jobs; ise of living up to Fidelity's past Stockton in the latter part of Feb- to continue the investigation of teams. lines of advancement and promo- ruary. subversive movements, tion; specialization; related occu- Washington, D. C.-On their pations.) (3) "Conditions of return trip from the Richmond Work" (Earnings, hours, regular- Alephs Have Boy Northern Regional Convention of ity of employment, labor organiza- District 5, three Alephs and an Melvyn Douglas Addresses AZA Scout Brother Nite tions, health and accident factor.) advisor gave first aid to a man (4) "Qualifications" (Sex, age, and woman who had been injured By HARRY FRADKIN physical, aptitudes and abilities, when their car plunged into an legal) (5) "Preparation" (Ed- Santa Monica, .-Santa embankment on the side of the ucation and training, experience Monica Chapter 53 recently held road. required, cost and length of pre- a Big Brothers' Nite with its Boy Melvin Crockin, advisor to the paration.) (6) "Statistics and Fu- Scout troop 63. This was the first ture Trends" (Numbers of work Portsmouth Aleph Club, Les Kre- affair of its kind, and was a huge ger of Simon Atlas, Howard ers, growth or decline, technolo- success, with the whole troop Jacobson of Portsmouth, Bernard gical trends, changing personnel turning out. Swerbilow and Manny Lott of An- requirements, urban-rural differ- napolis were riding in the car be- The Boy Scouts were all invit- entials.) (7) "Entering the Occu- hind when they saw the accident. ed to Friday Nite Service, and pation" (Where the jobs are, They immediately stopped and after the services were all paired when to go after them; appren- rushed to the assistance of the in- off with an A. Z. A. boy. The ticeship provisions.) (8) "History Of The Occupation." (9) "Advan- jured couple. Alephs treated the Scouts to a (10) Melvin. who is a scoutmaster Motion Picture show, and after- tages And Disadvantages. wards went into the nearest res- "Annotated Bibliography." had a first-aid kit in his car and Outlines on the following occu- the boys bandaged the injured taurant to have a mid-nite sup- pations are now available for dis- passengers. Setting a flare in the per. road to warn other motorists, one This simple but sincere Big tribution: Actors and Showmen, of the alephs rode to the nearest Brother affair created a better Artists and Art Teachers, Chem- gas-station and notified the at- understanding and friendship be- ists and Metallurgists, Colleg tendant. The State Highway Pa- tween the Boy Scouts and the S. Professors, Dentists, Draftsmen, trol arrived and took care of the M. A. Z. A. fellows. Editors and Reporters, Civil En- gineers, Electrical Engineers, Me- motorists from that point. chanical Engineers, Jobs in Gov- Bisno Installs New ernment, Lawyers and Judges, Musicians, Photographers, Physic- Glad to Meet You! Knoxville Aleph Club ians and Surgeons, Social Work- ers, Teachers, Trained Nurses. Los Angeles, Calif. While By WALTER BLAUFELD, JR. Outlines on the above occupa- waiting for a red light to turn Knoxville, Tenn. The Knox- tions may be obtained from the green at an intersection the ville Aleph Club was installed at B'nai B'rith Vocational Service other day in Beverly Hills, the Jewish Community Center on Bureau, 1003 K Street, N. W.. Aleph Manny Rosenblum of December 24th with Julius Bisno Washington, D. for the nominal the George Gershwin Chapter National Executive Director, in charge of 10 cents each, 3 for had his car given a terrific charge of the meeting. David 25 cents or 5 cents each in quant- jolting. Out came Manny from Los Angeles, -Melvyn card inA. Z. A. ities of 15 or more. his car grinding his teeth. He Douglas, film star and Dr. Fred- Master of Ceremonies for the Blumberg, of Knoxville, a mem- approached the car directly be- affair for the evening was Jack ber of the Advisory Board and a erick Woellner, Civic leader in Rome.- bitter denunciation hind him, and told the driver Los Angeles and professor at the Spitzer, Jr. S. A. C. member. Mel- charter member of the Memphis where to get off. Upon close University of California at Los vyn Douglas spoke on the duties Chapter, assisted. Twenty-five of Nazi atrocities in Nazi Poland investigation, Manny's face of a citizen in his community. Dr. boys were inducted. Prior to the Angeles, were guest speakers at was made over the Papal radio the mass A. Z. A. graduation ex- Woellner also gave a short speach installation, Director Bisno held station in an authorized speech turned all colors Yup, as usual, it was a woman driver. ercises sponsored by Hollywood on that topic and passed out the an informal meeting of the boys, stating that the Pope was "pro- none other than Judy Garland, chapter on January 7, at the Le membership cards. at which time he explained the foundly pained." While the speak- The Le Conte school orchestra fundamentals of A. Z. A. screen actress, who, driving Conte Jr. High School. er did not mention Jews by name, he made his meaning clear when her gorgeous coupe, punctured The theme of the program was played a few short selections to Following the install the rear end of Manny's bug- "Citizenship" commemorating the round out the program. The chap- speeches were made by Rabbi he referred to "destitution, de- gy. Judy asked Manny if she coming of voting age for over 45 ter committee in charge of the Jerome Mark of Eemple Beth El struction and infamy of every de- and Morris Robinson, president of could fix up the little abra- A. Z. A. members who had program included Marvin Kurtz, scription inexcusable excesses reached their 21st birthday with- general chairman; Laurence Rod- the Knoxville B'nai B'rith. Later a system of interior deporta- sions. Manny was dumbfound- in the last term in the Southern son, publicity chairman; Ben in the evining a dance was given tions methods that can be ed and remained speechless. Region. Each of these Alumni re- Engle and Irving Hotimsky, assis- in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Bisno described only as brutal ceived a metal life membership tants, at the Community Center. January 30, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 7 A. Z. A. ANNUAL REPORT OF SAM BEBER Sam Beber of Omaha, Nebr., founder of A. Z. A. and the finals in its regional forensic president of the Supreme Advisory Council, will deliver contests. It augurs well for the this, his fifteenth annual report, to the Executive Com- future of democracy when young mittee of B'nai B'rith when it meets this week at Tampa, men like these- A. Z. A. members Florida, February 4th and 5th. This is the first time that are from 15 to 21 years of age- can SO well interpret the spirit of the annual report of Mr. Beber has ever been published American liberty as they did at in THE SIIOFAR, but it is felt that it will be welcome the contests this week." information to thousands of Alephs and adult leaders The debate held at our last who are constantly seeking more specific information on Camp Convention on lands for ref- the work of A. Z. A. ugee settlement, won by the Oak Lane chapter of Philadelphia, re- THE EDITOR. sulted in a more definite compre- hension of refugee problems. This year's contest on the organization In delivering the annual report erence to the "Youth and Democ- of a centralized agency in Amer- of any organization, there are cer- racy" rallies that were initiated ica for the defense of Jewish tain inadequacies that are imme- in 1938 and have since that time rights calls attention to one of the diately recognized. One of these increased in importance in the A. most important problems con- inadequacies is that a report can Z. A. program. Last year, 1939, fronting American Jewry. be purely statistical and thus one saw these rallies in over 200 com- would miss the romance and the munities, with a combined attend- The English essay contest, won adventure in the activity, and the ance of over 85,000 young men last year by Stanley Kirsch of Fi- other is that it might be too ro- of all creeds. That these events delity Chapter 264. olav ha-sha- mantic and thus one would feel were sponsored by A. Z. A. is in lom, and the Hebrew Letter-writ- that he is listening to a story itself a fitting tribute to the en- ing Contest this year, also deal alone. I have tried to avoid both thusiasm exhibited by our boys the Jewish community of Today extremes. in fostering that love of democ- and Tomorrow and the Renais- It can be safely asserted that racy without which no people can sance of Hebrew in America, re- enjoy the fruits of the good life. spectively. since its Bar Mitzvah Convention in Port Jervis in 1937, Aleph Za- In of these communities. The second channel of expres- dek Aleph has really become of adults observed that Catholic, sion is that of Palestine's place in SAM BEBER age. Aspects of its activities since Protestant and Jewish youth were American-Jewish life. Here, there combined in one united effort to are certain definite expressions. AZA's Genial and Working President that time amply demonstrate the spread the principle of democracy In memory of Harry H. Lapidus, correctness of this observation. in every phase of human expe- olav ha-shalom. A. Z. A. has a stances of A.Z. A. chapters or- the past 12 years ever since be- Not only has there been an added Forest in Palestine. At the present ganizing B'nai B'rith Lodges; coming a member of one of our increase in membership and an ex- rience. These rallies were com- constantly, alumni of A. Z. A. Chicago chapters. During the past mented upon in the press of every time, we have 2,300 trees in that tension of the A. Z. A. program, enter B'nai B'rith ranks. The Al- year he served as National Cul- but many Jewish communal lead- community in which they were Harry H. Lapidus Memorial For- fred M. Cohen Award, won last tural Director in a volunteer ca- ers are recognizing the implica- held. I cannot let this opportunity est. I might add that, although year by Pioneer Chapter 24 of pacity. We feel that we have ac- pass without quoting from an edi- the Lapidus Fund quota for 1938- tions of that membership and pro- gram in their own communities. 39 was $1,100.00, nearly three Canonsburg, Pa., is a constant re- quired a man of unusual merit torial that appeared in the Tam- minder of our recognition by our in the person of Irving Levitas. pa "News" regarding their local times that amount was collected A. Z. A. has always directed its sponsoring Order. The Ben Z. His qualifications as an educator program so as to develop the char- Youth and Democracy Rally: that year. The money was alo- "This rally, sponsored by the A cated to the Jewish National Glass Award, offered for B'nai are far beyond his years and his acter of its members and to make of them better Americans and bet- Fund and the Youth Aliyah. B'rith co-operation, won last year A. Z. A. background gives him ad- Z. A., the Junior Order of B'nai by Santa Monica Chapter 53, calls vantages of great importance. A. ter Jews. This general aim has B'rith, afforded an outspoken ex- In addition to this effort to aid attention to the fact that there Z. A. is now the only Jewish been our sole objective, and we pression of Americanism, which in the physical rehabilitation of have, therefore, steered our course must have been deeply impressive Palestine, A. Z. A. is fully aware are many events in which the local youth organization in the country chapter can assist the Lodge in which employs a full-time Cultur- clear of any controversial phases to the young people attending of the implications of its cultur- its varied affairs. al Director, and we are confi- of American or Jewish life. The local chapter of the A. Z. A. al values. I have already spoken dent that this will enable us to is to be commended on its deci- of our Hebrew Letter-writing Con- We feel that our function in the test. Last year the subject was Our Plans for the be of greater service to our mem- Jewish and general community sion to hold these rallies annu- bership than ever before. should be confined to that of ally. They will have a wonderful Letter of Conciliation to an Arab building character; that, where influence in shaping the beliefs in Palestine.' This contest, won Future Since my last report there have been several changes in the make- and actions of Young America. by Jacob Kraft of Kansas City The above, then, represents our up of our Supreme Advisory other youth groups concentrate on In connection with this work is Chapter 2, demanded a study of work of the past year. What of Council, The new junior S. A. C. specific ideologies, we give our- Palestinian problems which bene- selves the simply stated but all that phase of our program which the future? We are fully confi- members are Jack Spitzer of Los consists of co-operating with the fited every participant important task of moulding Jew- dent that our program can an- The third sphere of Jewish in- Angeles and Julius Atinsky of ish young men for future partici- Boy Scouts of America. We have terest is that of the individual. swer this question.Through our Milwaukee and our new Grand pation in adult Jewish communal set ourselves the task of having Here, A. A. plays a dual role. Monthly Program issued to 340 Aleph Godol, Joseph Borenstein of life. This thesis evidenced every chapter sponsor a Boy Scout It works through the chapter as a chapters, with a membership of Chicago. They represent the best a recent Jewish youth symposium Troop. The Alexander H. Gold- in New York, where representa- stein Award for Scouting, awarded collective medium and then di- 9,150. we are still preparing our in our Order. Following the death tives of various groups presented rectly to the individual. The Best Alephs for the good Jewish life. of Simon O. Heller of Denver, he last year to Denver Chapter 6. an- Chapter Award. given annually to We feel that our leadership is was succeeded by Nicholas M. the philosophy of their move- nually drives home the point of that chapter which has best car- of the best. With Julius Bisno Brazy of Ft. Wayne, as represen- ments. Coincidentally enough, Irv- the fulfillment of this phase of ing Levitas, our National Cultural our program. We feel that in the ried out the program of A. Z. A. as our Executive Director, we tative of District Grand Lodge No. won in 1939 by Fidelity Chapter feel that we have one of the out- 2, in March. Mr. Louis Cohen of Director. the representative of A. Boy Scouts of America lies an ex- Z. A., spoke last. This gave him cellent opportunity for building 264 of Los Angeles, is a great in- standing and best trained youth Ft. Smith, Ark., in May succeed- the opportunity of driving the that America of the future in centive to the active participation work executives in the field. He ed Leo Bearman of Memphis upon point home that A., given of every chapter in our work. The has just completed his tenth year the latter's resignation. which we can safely enjoy what Sam Beber Award, given to that as A. Z. A. executive in a pro- As I intimated in my intro- its membership age limits of 15 to American sociologists call "cultur- member who best expresses A. Z fessional capacity and his value 21 and its program, concerning it- al pluralism," the right of each duction, no brief report could do self solely with introducing the A. ideals, was won by Robert to the Order grows daily. Our full justice to the varied pro- group to pursue its cultural activ- Friedman of St. Louis Chapter Assistant Executive Director, Ben Jewish young man into the com- gram of our Order. Those of you ities within the framework of plex texture of contemporary American democracy, thus adding 187. Barkin, is now spending a large who have had the good fortune Jewish life. There was no specific to America's life and total intel- Mention should be made at part of his time in field work. to work with us know full well platform, no implicit association this time of the active co-opera- Reports that have come to us lectual stature. the work A. Z. A. is accomplish- with an ideology; the task was Exemplary of the ideal stated tion of A. Z. A. with the B'nai from various cities in which he has ing. As a Ben B'rith, I feel that B'rith Vocational Service Bureau, worked indicate very definitely in A. Z. A. we have made an in- that of playing the role of an ex- is the fact that a member of our which as you know, is headed by that he has made friends for A. Z. tra-curricular school of Jewish af. vestment in our future young Order, Maurice Friedman of the one of our alumni, Brother Max A. and B'nai B'rith wherever he fairs in which the students men vibrant with hope, filled with Sandow Ruby chapter in Tulsa. learned the values of Jewish life Okla., won first place in the Baer. Every month, information has gone. His ability and tact enthusiasm and intellectually pre- and its implications for them. on vocational subjects reaches would do justice to an executive pared to meet the problems of League of Nations High School many years his senior. At the last Jewish life as Americans. It is One should not get the im- Examination Contest, participated chapters throughout the country, pression that A. Z. A.'s program giving the members an opportun- meeting of our Supreme Advisory in that spirit that I render this in by 3,000 American high school is an aimless one. On the con- students representing 1,249 high ity to adjust themselves to the Council, we voted to employ a report. modern economic arena. National Cultural Director. After trary, it is directed towards a schools. We are proud of the fact considering many possibilities, we certain enhancement of that it was a member of A. Z. A. Jewish living and the increase of Within the Jewish determined to engage Irving Levi- that achieved this coveted honor, tas, Educational Director of the feeling that it represents the spir- Community SamBeter the extension of the participant Jewish Community Center at Kan- in Jewish affairs. It should be it of our Order. sas City, Mo. He has been actively (President noted that we are not only de- Within the Jewish community, interested in A. Z. A. work for sirous of ereating future Jewish A. Z. A. on the Supreme Advisory Council, A. Z. A. performs a useful func- leaders but also future intellingent Jewish Scene tion. Through the A. Z. A. Sab- participants in Jewish communal bath, and regular monthly religi- life. You will get great leadership In line with this thesis of cul- ous programs, our members are District 5 Finals only when you have intelligent followers: we therefore try to de- tural pluralism, it becomes im- taught to participate in the relig- velop both. Through our media of perative for A. Z. A. to increase ious life of their community. The the intelligent participation of Boris D. Bogen Award for the various types of club material. we Jewish young men in Jewish com- best religious work done by a lo- To Be In Charleston are constantly developing what we consider to be this type of intelli- munal life. For the purpose of ef cal chapter in its community, won last year by Leo Korn of San gent participation. With reference fecting this, the Order has three distinct channels. First, there is Pedro Chapter 196, inculcates Charleston, S. -Yielding to to this club material, would like the requisite attitude towards this Plans for the tournament are to quote from a recent letter re- Jewish life in America. Here. the insistent demands of alephs at through its oratorical debating, part of our work. Through our being handled by a committee both the Northern and Southern ceived from one of the outstand- ing leaders in American youth ac- and essay contests, facts are ob- social-service program, the mem- Regional Winter Tournaments. from the local chapter with the tained on Jewish matters. bers learn to co-operate with Charleston Chapter 143 has gra- co-operation of Field Secretary Sol tivity, Mr. Ben Solomon, editor their local agencies in philanthro- Breibart. ciously consented to act as host of the 'Youth Leaders' Digest: Last year's oratorical contest on pic affairs; not a month passes to the District Five Finals Work 3 New Chapters "I receive over 500 magazines, "The Bright Side of Jewish Life." but that some chapter somewhere is already under way to make won by Al Kleiman of Portland, Word has reached the field sec- bulletins, newsletters and a long is assisting the poor and the these Third Annual District Five Ore., Chapter 65, evaluated the retary of District Five that three list of all types of club, leader- needy. And, through its literary Finals, to be held for the second ship, and other data written for mitzvah of being a Jew today. new chapters are to be installed media, th e Order encourages con- This year's contest on the "Bill time in this community, memo- in this section within the next leaders of youth, but without tributions on matters affecting doubt, this A. Z. A. club material of Rights" develops the thesis of rable to all alephs who attend. month. The groups, already in va- the history and literature of our the blessings of American democ- The date has ben tentatively set rious stages of formation, are lo- designed to aid chapter leaders people. Here, attention should be for March 24. is outstanding. racy. With reference to this ora- cated in Baltimore, Md. New- called to the fact that A. Z. A. Meeting in the finals will be torical subject, mention can be port News. Va., and Durham, 'A. Z. A. on the has the only national circulating made that the attention of the the following representing the The addition of these three new library in Judaica, through which Southern Region: Irving Sonen- American Scene press has already been focused on units will raise the number of hundreds of books are sent to shine,Charleston 143. orator: this aspect of our program. Let District Five chapters to twenty- members throughout the United Irving Kaler and Israel Katz, Gate me read from the Madison, Wis., eight, an increase of six since the It is quite obvious that, being States and Canada, keeping them City 357 (Atlanta), debating; and "Capital Times,' regarding this: national convention. an integral part of the American informed of Jewish writers and 'An illustration of 'the Ameri- Jacksonville 272, basketball; rep- scene, A. Z. A. should conduct its Jewish books. can Way' in all the better canno- resenting the Northern Region: activities in the light of American It is proper that I should call Sol Lynn, oratory, and Jerome tations of this phrase was to be So many Marrano poets settled experiences. Therefore, it is fit- attention to the fact that A. Z. A. ting and proper that my report found here in Madison when the Golomb and Sam Temin, debat- in Amsterdam after the establish- is one of B'nai B'rith's greatest should officially start with a ref- Aleph Zadik Aleph, a Jewish ing, all of Simon Atlas 126 ment of the Inquisition, they or- co-operating agencies in each com- (Washington) and Richard Al- young men's organization, held ganized their own Spanish Acad- munity. There is on record in- eph Club, basketball emy. Page 8 THE SHOFAR January 30, 1940 Present Flag to HONORS SPLIT AT District 6 Finals to PLAN NOW Forming AZA Council Savannah Alephs Be Held in Omaha February AUGUSTA REGIONAL in Michigan; Detroit "Youth and Democracy" By ALBERT YELLIN Savannah, Ga.-The Savannah Omaha, Nebr.-Plans are rap- Chapter entertained as its guest idly being completed for the sixth City Program Planned Plan Valentine Dance By SID GOLDSTEIN Dr. Philip Rubin, junior vice- annual tournament finals of Dis- Joliet, Ill elaborate dance commander of the Savannah Post Augusta, Ga. One hundred trict 6 to be held under the co- By PHIL ROTHSCHILD is being planned for Joliet Chap- of American Legion. Dr. Rubin and seventy Alephs enthusiasti- sponsorship of Mother Chapter 1 ter 199 for its third annual Val- took the occasion to present to cally attended the Augusta Re- and Sam Beber Chapter 100 in Detroit, ch.Prospects entine affair. This event has al- the chapter a new flag of the Omaha, Nebr. on March 23; 24 loomed bright for the formation gional Tournament, December 26, ready become one of the outstand- United States, which is to be kept and 25. Finalists representing the of a Michigan A. Z. A. Council as ing affairs conducted in the Com- 27 and 28. four regions in the district and the delegates assembled at the in the chapter room at the Jew- munity during the course of a ish Educational Alliance. The convention got off to a the teams of the host chapters will Michigan Regional tournament at year. The dance is to be held on Winners of the annual A. Z. A. flying start Tuesday morning compete in basketball, debating Grand Rapids, December 24, 25 February 11th at the gym of the handball tournament were award- with registration and drawing for and oratory to determine the dis- and 26. Future plans were dis- Jewish Federation. The local ed medals at the meeting. Those competitive events. The first main trict champions. All sections of cussed at the meeting presided Chapter of Jr. Hadassah will act receiving awards were David events were the orations held in the district will be represented. over by Senior Deputy Gil MQ- as hostesses. Invitations are being Lang., championship; Peanut Dia- the local synagogue. Presided Detailed plans will be announced diefsky of Detroit and a further sent to all of the Chicago A. Z. A. mond, first flight, and Martin over by Milt Friedman, Florida in the forthcoming issues of the organization meeting was deter- Chapters and the surrounding Rabhan, second flight deputy, the contest was won by Shofar. mined upon for the latter part Jewish communities. The commit- Members of the chapter and Irving Sonenshine of Charleston. of January. Delegates in attend- tee in charge of arrangements their dates went on a truck ride Lee Baker, of Columbia, placed Elect New Chicago ance had the opportunity to hear consists of Marve Maddis, General December 11 to Tybee Beach, second. Ten Alephs, a record from Arthur Kaufman, president Chairman; Leonard Saper, Chair- where a delightful evening was number, entered the contest. Council Aleph Godol of the Michigan B'nai B'rith man of Reservations; Bernard held at the beach's popular "Brass The six debating teams enter- Council, who gave some valuable Lipsey, Dance Chairman; Leonard Rail." ing the debates started action on suggestions in the formation of a Mikus, Refreshments; Ed. Gold- Wednesday morning. The finals By HERMAN FLEISCHER Michigan Council. Proposed plans berg and Milt Herzog, Decorations. were held Thursday afternoon in Chicago, 11 call for representation by two Evergreen Alephs the Richmond hotel. A crowd of marked the election of Sid. Bern- delegates from each of the 18 Alephs in Paradise almost 150 Alephs and dates stein of Fort Dearborn Chapter to Michigan Chapters. Prepare for Rally watched the team of Irving Kaler the Aleph Godolship of the Chi- Bernard Rosenberg, 16-year-old By OLIVER HOFFMAN and Irving Katz, of Gate City 357, cago A. Z. A. Council. San Bernardino, Calif. Para- Aleph from B'nai Moshe Chapter emerge victorious over Charles Plans are being made for an dise Aleph Club recently played Seattle, Wash. - Evergreen All-Chicago A. Z. A. Fraternity 321, brought back the oratory Borochoff and Marvin Blumberg host to Jack Spitzer, Jr. SAC: Sey- Chapter 350 is planning one of week, at which time all of the championship to Detroit from the of Atlanta 134. mour Holtzman, Field Secretary the most outstanding affairs in Chicago chapters will conduct a recent Michigan Regional tourna- and Leon Simmons, District Aleph the history of Seattle's youth The basketball tourney ended Host Night, a Smoker, or Open ment. Aleph Rosenberg emerged Godol, who had made the journey movements for its "Youth and in a wild-scoring melee which the House in conjunction with a mem- victorious in the final contest held from their respective communities Democracy" Rally, The Chapter Jacksonville team won by six bership drive starting at that in conjunction with the banquet in order to make an official visit will play host to the Catholic points over the defending champs time. The week of activities will and will attend the District No. to Paradise. Spitzer spoke on the from Savannah. Seven teams en- be climaxed with an all-city rally 6 Finals to be held in Omaha, "Chancellors" and the Pi Rho advantages of A. Z. A.: while tered the competition. at one of the downtown hotels. Nebraska, Marrh 23, 24 and 25. Christo of the University Chris- Holtzman addressed the chapter tian Church at the Banquet be- The bowling contest. an added The date for this affair is set ten- Alephs Jack Rouman of Detroit members on the conditions of the fore the Rally. feature, was won by Atlanta 134, tatively for the first week in B'nai David Chapter 314 and chapter and the chances for ful- Dr. Ernest Levy, professor of with Asheville 249 taking second March. It is expected that this Lou Fried of Detroit Chapter filling the requirements for a Permanent Charter. This was Roman Law at the University of place. Aleph Mark Rubin of Fraternity week will bring many 63 were also finalists in the ora= Washington in Seattle will be the Asheville, took first place in in- new members into the order. tory contest. Spitzer's and Holtzman's second dividual scoring with a total of visit to the chapter within the guest speaker at this Rally. Mor- Two new Aleph Clubs have en- City Program 340 pins. Stunt night competition, ris Young is Aleph Godol of the tered the folds of the Chicago A. last eight months. Well-known names from De- another added feature, was won z. A. Council, bringing the grand The Chapter's new Aleph Godol chapter, and Harry Ashcanase by three Alephs from Charleston troit Jewry were listed in the re- total of Chicago Chapters up to is Harold Kipper. Chairman of the Advisory Board. 143, Danny Hirsch, Sonny Gold- 30. The two new groups are the lease by Senior Deputy Gil Ma- berg and Irving Sonenshine. Bawn Lionel de Rothschild and diefsky of those who are assist- the Sidney Braude Aleph Clubs. ing in the enactment of the 5- In the business meeting much District 5 Briefs Their installations were held on fold program in Detroit. Bernie stress was laid on a discussion of January 17th and 22nd, respec- Whitman, young advisor to De- Scouting, led by Grand Councilor tively. troit Chapter 63, was named Gerald Cohen. Representatives of assistant deputy; Lou Handler, the various chapters discussed By SID GOLDSTEIN Norfolk Has Program former heavyweight boxer and at their own problems in relation to present a prominent boxing ref- From reports, this winter's tournaments were larger, with much the Scouting program of A. Z. A. eree, was appointed director of added participation. In the Southern Region six chapters had entries Irving Kaler Aleph Godol By BELVIN ROBIN Detroit A. Z. A. athletics; Max in the basketball meet: there were seven entries in the debating con- In the final session, Aleph Iry- Norfolk Va. The Norfolk test; the oratory polled the highest with nine entries. The two spe- ing Kaler. of Atlanta. was elected Aleph Club presented Mr. Harris Chomsky, prominent among youth organizations and activity at the cial events, bowling and stunt night had eight and five entries re- to succeed Harry Popkin as Aleph of the Maury High school faculty Godol of the Southern Region. in its first cultural program at Jewish Center, was appointed spectively. Only two of the chapters present had no entries in any event, while only three of the Region's far-flung 15 chapters were Other officers elected are: Moses the Beth El Temple. His address head of the cultural committee not represented. Wolper, Charleston, S'gan; Sid on public law was well received program: Rabbi Joshua Sparks. noted rabbi of the B'nai David Goldstein, Asheville, Mazkir; Mar- and followed by an open forum. Congregation will lead the religi- vin Arkin, Savannah, Gisbor: Irv- The program was attended by ous program. Bobby Gordon. of Savannah, ing Ghelerter, Jacksonville, Sho- many members of Dr. Israel and Aleph Cohen Godol of his Brown Chapter 256 and the Jew- Something to boast about is the tare Godol; Harold Hirschberg, famed Detroit A. Z. A. choir. In chapter, is a sixty-minute man on Atlanta 357, Shotare Kotone; ish Boy Scout Troop 29. who were the Armstrong Junior College guests of the Aleph Club. demand for many functions. the Marvin Blumberg, Atlanta 134. In a thrilling game, Aleph Club choir. under the direction of Al- football team. During the past Sopher; Irving Ginsberg, Miami, season, he was main defensive Kohen Godol. netters defeated Dr. Israel Brown eph Norman Bazell of Chapter clog on the team, playing full The social side of the tourna- Chapter in their initial meeting 337, has rapidly expanded and is time in most of the team's games in the Norfolk Hebrew Interfra- now composed of Alephs from the ment was upheld with two gala for the past two seasons. Big dances, a marshmallow roast and ternal Basketball league December majority of Detroit chapters. The Bog," as he is known by his team- sport dance, a luncheon (stag) 13 by a score of 36 to 19. Star- choir recently traveled to Lans- and a final banquet. Field Secre- ring for the winners were Alephs ing, Mich. to sing at the charter mates, is 6 feet 3 inches tall and tary Sol Breibart was the main Melvin Barr and Arnold Breg- installation of the Lansing Chap- tips the beams at 193 pounds. He has been elected as captain speaker at the banquet. Other man. Also on the club team, ter and have performed before the Louis Marshall and Pisgah of the college's forthcoming bas- speakers were Jerry Lewis, once which played without substitution, ketball team and will be a main- advisor of the Savannah Chapter, are Alephs Bert Halprin, Stanley Lodges as well as the Women's stay of the Savannah A. Z. A. and Irving Kaler, new Aleph Go- Legum and Leroy Orkin, auxiliary and the Business and Professional group of B'nai B'rith championship team when it de- dol of the Region. Regional Dep- in Detroit. fends its title in Augusta. uty Elliott Serotta, of Augusta, Atlanta Elects presented the trophies to the vari- An outstanding example of the ous winners of contests and gave By TEDDY LEVITAS Heller Club Active the Alexander Triest trophy for Atlanta, Ga At the last meet- true value of A. Z. A. is Harry participation to the Charleston ing of Gate City Chapter 357, Popkin, Aleph Godol of District By JOSEPH TUROFF Five. Harry just completed his Chapter. He gave special mention Aleph Irving Kaler, Aleph Godol Bobby Gordon fourth term as Aleph Godol of to the Asheville Chapter for en- of the Southern Region of District Chicago, the year and August 192 and as Aleph Godol of the Southern Region. Harry has 5. was elected to serve as Aleph a half that Simon Heller Chapter tering with such a small number served as chairman of the August Annual Outing and was chairman and carrying on in a fine spirit. Godol for the ensuing six months. has been a link in A. z. A., it has Concluding feature of the gath- Alephs Kaler and Irving Katz built up a fine record. They have of the Regional Tournament in Augusta in December. During his term as an leph, he has represented the chapter in debate, basketball, represented the chapter in the re- taken many prizes, among which ering was the election of Miss Dot softball, and tennis, being current tennis champion of District 5 and gional tournament at Augusta in are: First place in the Night of Nathan, of Savannah, as Sweet- on the regional all-star basketball team. Three cheers for an all- heart of the Southern Region of the debates. They were victori- Stars, second place in the oratori- around Aleph. District 5. Miss Nathan received ous in the final round over the cal city contest, second place in a brooch from the sponsoring other Atlanta Chapter. At the del- the debating city contest and sec- chapter. legates' confernece Aleph Kaler ond place in the touch-tackle There is no need to remind the Mazkirs to get their semi-annual Twelve of the Southern Re- was elected Godol, and Aleph tournament. reports and election forms into the office of Sol Breibart, 243 Meeting gion's 15 chapters were repre- Hirschberg, the other delegate, Ernie Warsaw was elected as Street, Charleston, S. C., immediately. Sophers, too. are reminded to sented at the convention, 10 hav- was elected Aleph Shotare Godol. the new Aleph Godol, and the be prompt in sending reports to Sid Goldstein, 90 Courtland Avenue, ing orators, seven debating teams Teddy Levitas represented the chapter has its first alumnus as Asheville, N. C. and 6 basketball teams. chapter in oratory. an advisor in Wilmur Goldstein. ALEPH ZADIK ALL-LAFFS PRESENT LOONEY LUKE in "Signs of the Times" By JACK SHAFTON OH,PICKLESUICE! OH, FOR PITY'S ACHE! YOU WENT TO A DOZEN PLACES A GUY HEY, LUKE. TAKE THIS AD BOOKLET OUT AND ROUND CANOE IMAGINE AND THEY WERE ALL OUT TO CAN STAND I'M HAVING NO SOCKSASS. UP SOME ADS FOR SUCH LUCK? THEY CAN'T FOIL ME. LUNCH? NONSENSE! HOW JUST so OUR DANCE OKEY KAY! ABOUT THE RESTAURANT MUCH! PROGRAM, JUS GIMME BILDEM AROUND THE CORNER? WILL YA? THE BOOK AN I'LL AND BE S'GAN WITH SINKE THE WIND. STICKEM SOUP- THEY SHIP HAVE you MUSTA BIN CLOSED, BUILDERS ADUEL FENCING TOO. THERE WAS DO WAWLOWN BOAT! PERSON. INSTRUCTOR A SIGN ON THE YACHT TO ALITY? DOOR THAT SAID GET ONE HOME COOKING". TO OUT TO LUNGE