The SHOFA Official Organ Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith VOL. XVI AUGUST 20, 1940 No. 2 SEVEN NEW ADMINISTRATORS TAKE OFFICE AZA LEADERS Off to District CAPITAL CITY Jerry Improving, 4 DISTRICTS AZA Camps But Mail Falls Off WELCOMED BY OPENS DRIVE Omaha. Nebr -According to INVOLVED IN the latest information Jerome Safur, A. Z. A.'s "Iron Lung FOR AMBULANCE Aleph" has been able to stay out of the lung for as much as LA GUARDIA eight hours and has been con- NEW SET-UP Washington, D. C. Capital sistently out for periods of five City Chapter 344 gave the first to six hours duration. official chapter contribution to the Headquarters has also been Washington, D: C. This A. Z. A. Red Cross ambulance advised that in recent weeks. month, seven major changes were New York, N. Y.-Mayor Fio- fund when it donated $34.00 to mail from A Z. A. members. made in the administrative set- rello H. LaGuardia, New York that fund at the national office. which previously flooded into up of the fraternity which will City's dynamic leader, honored A, z. A. when he spent forty minutes This money, originally part of its Jerry's room, is now coming in unquestionably result in the fin- small driblets. social service treasury, was imme- est supervision that has ever been with Irving Kaler, new Grand diately drafted for Red Cross use Alephs and advisors are en- available to the chapters in the Aleph Godol, Burton C. Weithorn, when the chapter was informed couraged to write to Jerry in history of A. Z. A District Aleph Godol, and Hyman H Haves, New York Director. of the decision of the S. A. C. care of Mount Sinai Hospital, The most far-reaching changes taken at the recent camp conven- Chicago, Illinois. were made in District Number The mayor enthused the visitors Washington, D. C.-Julius Bis- tion. Two as the result of the efforts with his inimitable style of dis- no, left, and Ben Barkin, right, The chapter also had the pleas- of S. A. C. member Nicholas M. cussing problems facing youth S. A. C. Executives are leaving ure of honoring its past advisor. here in America. His honor was Julius Atinsky, former Junior S. DIST 1 CAMP Brazy, wherein part-time city di- for District Camps. Bisno will at- rectors have been made available very optimistic about the future tend the District Five Camp at A. C. member and now residing for Cleveland, St. Louis, and Kan- and had faith that youth would Chimney Rock. N. C., and Barkin make it a better world in which in Milwaukee, When Julie was in sas City, with a full-time travel- will go up to Lakeville, Conn. Washington on his way to the ing secretary to live. He discussed vocational for the third annual District One camp, Capital City held a meeting OPENS SEPT. Aaron Zuck- guidance, interfaith work, the con- Camp. at which they presented him with er, 22, who for- scription bill in congress, and an inscribed watch. merly served as youth's greater participation in democracy. In talking of the fu- Beber Announces The chapter prpeared to organ- city director ture and the present social chang- ize a Junior AZA group, and a through which the world is go- Executive Committee cure the needed members Lou AT LAKEVILLE for Cleveland, committee has been formed to se- will now spend his entire time ing. the mayor felt sure human rights would be the victor. He Sam Be- Weiner is the aleph visiting Omaha, Nebraska urged the development of extra Stanley Love aleph ma through. ber today announced the follow- out the Dis- leisure activities as tomorrow's ing members of the Executive By HOWARD GOLDSTEIN trict. A mem- world will have shorter working Committee who have been ap- Scholarships Offe Boston, Mass. A gala salute ber of A. Z. A. hours for all. proved by formal vote of the Su- to the 1940-41 A. Z. A. season since 1935, Mayor LaGuardia congratulated preme Advisory Council: Joseph For National Farr will be given by District 1 when Zucker is a z. A. upon its fine program and Borenstein, Chicago Junior: alephs from all parts of the dis- Zucker past Aleph wished it success. He was happy S. A. C.: Nicholas Brazy, Fort School Mazkir of Cleveland Heights to hear of the work accomplished Wayne, Indiana: Sidne Kus- trict will converge on The Cedars Chapter 177. He was also active and of the actions of the boys in worm, Dayton, Ohio; and Philip Country Club in the heart of the in oratory and debate, convention at Camp Manatoc. M. Klutznick, Omaha, Nebraska Washington, D. C. Berkshires for the third annual Belove for K. C. The permanent members of the interested in a scholars Executive Committee, including National Farm School camp convention of the district Leonard Belove, 24. who has Cushing Installs Mr. Beber, are Henry Monsky of town, Pennsylvania, are o organization. the distinction of winning more Omaha and Maurice Bisgyer, communicate with the National A. Pleasure-bound alephs will en- A. Z. A. awards and medals than New M-M Officers Washington, D. C.. respectively Z. A. Headquarters, 1003 K St. joy sports, nightly festival, con- any member in history, will serve the President and Secretary of N. W., Washington, D. C. genial friendships and meals which as director of Kansas City A Z. the Supreme Lodge of B'nai have made a reputation for them- A. A past Aleph Godol and Maz- Theer is still available a half- By DONALD SQUIRES kir of Kansas City Chapter 2g B'rith. The next meeting of the scholarship to the Farm school selves among hungry alephs. Reg- Millis, Mass. Harry Cushing, Executive Committee will proba- as a result of an offer made last istration for the function is $7.50 field secretary of District 1. was bly be held in October in Chi- year out of funds of the Richard and includes meals from Friday the speaker on Tuesday evening, cago. Klutznick Scholarship Fund. evenin, September 6. through July 23, at the installation of of- ficers of the Medway-Millis Aleph At the recent S. A. C. meeting Monday morning, September 9 Club at the local synagogue here. Win Double-Header at Camp Manatoc a new appropri- Harry Cushing, field secretary By ED LEVINE ation for either one full scholar- of District 1. is serving as camp Th talk was followed by a ques- ship or two half scholarships for director. Sol Cohen is his capable tion period which turned into a New Castle, Pa. New Castle miniature "School of A. Z. A." 248 defeated Butler in a double- the National Farm School was assistant as general convention made. chairman. Haves, New York George Stein, Grand Aleph Maz- header baseball game recently. The full scholarship amounts City director, will be in charge of kir of the Order and Grand Coun- The scores were: 17-2 and 26- athletics featuring the district to $150 for the first year and cillor for District 1. presented the 13. Sheldon Slovonsky was elect- $100 each for the second and finals in the series of regional guest- speaker. Julius Sherman, ed Aleph Godol for the new term, summer tournaments. A feature Aleph Godol of the Blackstone- third year. This covers tuition. while Morton Love secured the Room and board is furnished by of the convention will be the pub- Narragansett Region, installed position of Aleph Mazkir. lication of a camp newspaper each Charles Nirember, Aleph Godol, to the National Farm School. morning. succeed Elihu Petnov. Play B. B. Team The September conclave of the B. N. R. C. will be held under the Los Angeles, Cal. Los Feliz Lodge Gives $1000 auspices of the local chapter. Aleph Club is sponsoring a ping- Aleph Only Jew to to New York AZA pong tournament, from which Attend Religious five players will be chosen to Maccabee Alephs in play the five best players of the New York, N. Y. In recent Youth Conference sponsoring B'nai B'rith Lodge. weeks, $1,250 has been contribut- Clean-up Campaign ed for the development of AZA in the metropolitan New York By FRED BERMAN ONE IN EVERY GHAPTEA area. $1,000 was recently contri- New York, N. Y Murray Burlington, -Undaunted buted by the Midtown B'nai Blackman, Aleph Godol of He- LEONARD BELOVE by the fact that jobs were un- UH UH NOW LET ME SEE- brew Tabernacle Aleph Club, had Leonard joined A. Z. A. in 1933. SHUCKS - IT WAS RIGHT ON THE B'rith Lodge, which is the larg- available during the summer He participated in several nation- TIP OF MY TONGUE ETC.,ETC.- est single contribution to AZA the distinction of being the only months. two of the Maccabee that has ever been made to date Jewish boy attending the Blair al oratory finals and finally won 354 alephs started a "We'll conference of the Congregation of the coveted award in 1937.. That by an individual Lodge. Last clean your house, your baby and your lawn" service. This week, Hyman Haves, New York Christian Young People's groups. same year, he was honored by the The theme of the conference Sam Beber award. has received a great deal of Director, received an unanimous was the study of serious import- Succeeding Aaron Zucker as publicity in the local papers be- contribution of $250 given ant prblems facing the youth of Cleveland director will be Sidney cause of its novelty. The two through the efforts of Mr. Abra- America today. There were many (See "New Officers' Page 8) alephs are Seamon Goldberg ham Melker and Lawrence White, ideas brought up and elaborated and Julius Cohen, both stu- Secretary of District One. upon relating to religion and de- Rose Erie Godol dentts at the University of Ver- mocracy. Rabbi Ahron Opher of mont. Galt Trophy to Ages the Hebrew Tabernacle Congrega- By EUGENE LIPKIN More than 150 persons at- NO WONDER tion and president of the Manhat- tended the Maccabee Annual tan-Washington Lodge of B'nai Erie, Pa. -Erie Chapter chose Sweetheart Dance. at which Ottawa, Ages, Aleph HAIR FOR Sopher of the Moses Bilsky Chap- B'rith, was present and taught in Seman Rose as its new Aleph Go- Miss Shirley Traint was select- DRY cou JACK-POT the daily classes, dol and Isadore Brown as its ed as sweetheart. A degree ter 166, was presented with the On the lighter side of the con- Aleph Mazkir during its elections FIDENTY team from Pittsfield, Mass., Aleph John Galt Memorial Tro- ference was a mock political con- held recently. At the installation which had given the second de- THE ALEPH WHO IS so BUSY phy as the best all-around aleph vention with Murray in the role banquet held later, Dr. Mitchell gree to many Maccabee alephs CLAMORING TO GET THE of the chapter. The presentation of President Roosevelt. The clos- Burdick of the sponsoring B'nai earlier in the day, were guests FLOOR THAT HE CAN NEVER was made at the closing dance ing days saw the passing of reso- B'rith Lodge installed the offi- chapter at this affair. REMEMBER WHAT HE WANTED of the season which wound up lutions for fall meetings and for cers. Field Secretary Saul Dizen- TO SAY. one of the most active seasons of the organization of a full, real feld was the guest of the chapter the Ottawa chapter. interfaith movement at this affair, Page 2 THE SHOFAR August 20, 1940 The SHOFAR The Magna Carta The Official Organ Aleph 3adik Aleph of By AL MACKOFF EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the prize- cudgel that they had SO willingly winning oration which took first place in the National oratorical finals laid down in 1918, there appear- held Camp Manatoc connection with ed one thought- unifying mo- EDITOR JULIUS BISNO the annual vention. A) Mackoff. 20 member of Vancouve Chapter 119 and tive. No longer was the evasion ASSISTANT EDITOR BEN BARKIN the first Canadian to ever achieve the of issues possible, no longer could distinction of A. Z champion orator war be put off. There was no ASSISTANT EDITOR IRVING LEVITAS He joined the fraternity four years ago and last year served as Chapter Alerh room for another Munich our B ART EDITOR JACK SHAFTON Godol Before winning the finals. Mack- liberties and our freedom were ASSOCIATE EDITORS-HARRY CUSHING, BERNARD GOLD- off survived the eliminations in his chap- threatened- this there was one the Pacific Northwest Region, and STEIN, FRED WEISS, SOL DIZENFELD, SAM GROSSMAN, the District Four Contest. answer, and only and so to- LOWELL ADELSON, SEYMOUR HOLTZMAN, SOL BREIBART, day, the British Empire is at war Throughout the length and PUZZLE NATHAN WAHLBERG, GEORGE SHENDELMAN. On a summer's day in June of the year 1215-th British no- breadth of the dominions the an- SUPREME ADVISORY COUNCIL: Sam Beber, Omaha, Nebr. President: Jacob J Lieberman. Los Angeles, Calif. First Vice-President: Joseph Herbach, Philadelphia bles presented to their sovereign swer came to the call to arms. Max F.Baer, Pa., Second ice-President: Julius Bisno. Washington. D. C., Executive Director; Ben lord King John 1st a charter of Christian and Jew stood side by Director B'NAI BRITH Barkin, Washington, D. C.. Assistant Executive Director Irving Levitas, Washington demands. These demands side unflinchingly determined to D. C., National Cultural Director: Hyman Goldstein Washington, Treasurer: Wilfred B. Feiga. Worcester, Mass. Henry Monsky Omaha Nebr. Louis Cohen, Ft incorporated into the document uphold these liberties of the Mag- Vocational Service Maurice Smith. Ark.: Bisgyer, Sidney ashington, ] Kusworm, Dayton, Nicholas Ohio; M Philip Brazy, M. Ft. Klutznick, Wayne. Ind. Omaha, Alfred Nebr.: which we have come to call the na Charta. Bureau Magna Carta. It contains "provi- And in the home there was Cohen. Cincinnati Ohio: Joe Borenstein, Chicago, Ill. Irving Kaler, Atlanta, Ga. and Sol Dizenfeld, Ambridge, Pa. sions that a man be tried by a no home, ladies and gentlemen, Q. I am considering going into jury of his equals- the justice be from the illustrious mansion to the field of optometry. What col- neither sold. delayed nor denied the lowly cottage, that did not leges do you recommend? Jer- THE SHOFAR is published twenty-one times per year. Monthly during July, Au- and that the protection of life, lib feel the horror of the situation. ry Gross, Richmond, Va. gust and September, and -monthly from October through June. by the Supreme Advisory Council of the Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith. Publication offices, 200 erty and property from unlawful There was no home that did not A. I recommend the following Service Life Bldg Omaha Nebr. and 1003 St., N. W. Washington, D. C. Entered deprivation be upheld, feel a shudder of apprehension colleges with "A" ratings: Uni- Second Class Matter Sept 27, 1939, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of August 24, 1912. This charter contains the foun- run through it. Mothers wept- versity of California, Berkeley, dations of our democratic struc- to think that their sons were go- Calif.; Los Angeles School of Op- AUGUST 20, 1940 $1 Per Year ture. But a foundation so sound ing to battle -here was a gnaw- tometry; Northern Illinois Col- that this democracy has weather- ing pain a their breasts as they lege of Optometry, Chicago; Col- ed the most trying tests of time. pictured some far-away land as 4 umbia University, New York But now let us examine just the resting place of their loving City: Ohio State University, Col- what part those democratic prin- boys. There were tears that fell. umbus, Ohio: Pennsylvania State "SOLUTION OF PROBLEM LIES WITHIN THE ciples of the Magna Charta play tears of anguish-and of long suf- College of Optometry, Philadel- in the present war. Let us tilt the fering-too many remembered the phia. mirror of world events and let us terror and the pains of the last Q. What are the chances for FRAMEWORK OF DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS" cast the significance of the hap- great conflict. And yet those a Jewish fellow in television? penings of today in the light of tears soon dried for there came Marvin Byer, Bridgeton, N. our own image. with them out of the fog of mo- A. The B'nai B'rith Vocational -Grand Aleph Godol. You have heard time and time mentary bewilderment. the full Service Bureau has a 3,000-word Memories of Camp Manatoc by again word pictures of the hor- realization, of significance and now have receded in our minds rible nightmare that life in Nazi ideals at stake. description of Radio Jobs (nom- inal charge of ten cents) which until they are legend. There are Germany means to lovers of lib- Better let my boy be taken certain reminiscences, however. erty and democracy, to all minor- from me, than we should lose our has this to say about television which burn and refuse to be dim- ities, especially to the Jew. Of- freedom and live under the op- "Some day, perhaps, television may create a new boom. but SO med even in retrospect. For in- ficial confirmation of the physical pressive yoke of Fascism that is far. the indications are that such stance, good-byes said with a horrors, the economic degrada- Germany today. Better let him brave smile and yet with quiver- die, if need be SO that the world a boom is a long way in the fu- tion, and the social infamy to ing hearts as we realized that the which these groups have been of tomorrow may be free so that ture. But when it does come, men ideal companionship of a week subjected, was released a few men may worship, think and who already know radio will be was broken by geographical sepa- speak as they please, as is the the ones on the inside of the new months ago by the British foreign ration, rainy days spent feverish- office in a White Paper. right of all mankind, and may prosperity." ly probing into AZA problems and Wave upon wave of horror those principles of democracy and Since television has not yet "ar- slushing "over the hill" to ath- swept throughout the civilized the Magna Charta be a monument rived," is it best that you pre- letic competition. world, when the sordid details of to his memory. pare yourself generally. Stage, The memory, however, that I sadistically inflicted punishments And so the son left his mother. picture, newspaper, and radio ex- cherish most is the zest and en- were made known. We can scarce- and the groom left his bride and perience are most likely to lead thusiasm exhibited by the alephs ly imagine to what lowly depths the father left his family. to television jobs, if and when in engaging in the cultural and the depravity of Germany's rules This is no romantic adventure they open. athletic phases of the camp's pro- will descend, when conditions such that a nation of millions of people Q. What do you think of spec- gram. It is my sincere hope that as outlined in the white paper pre- has undertaken so willingly ialization in training for one's life the alephs attending the camp vail. theirs is not the illusion of glam- work? - Harold Kahn, Chicago. have by now infected the members The simplest of offenses was our and heroics on a battlefield of A. In order to answer of their respective chapters with made the excuse for the most blood. To them war is grim busi- ness, broken bodies question more definitely, I would this same spirit of rousing en- barbaric tortures. Beatings de- torn limbs thusiasm. warped minds have to know what this life work vised with all the devilish cunning and per- I would like to speak to you haps yes,, perhaps death. is that you have in mind. In gen- of a Spanish Inquisition brought only of these beautiful memories up to date, were inflicted upon And yet these men stand ready, eral, this is an age of specializa- in my opening message, but as our guiding rod. We must con- them. no sacrifice too great no object tion, in which jobs have been di- members of an awakened youth, tinue to join hands with the fel- unattainable to defend the vided and subdivided into small- Old men, crippled and deform- we must be aware of some of the low-youth of our beloved country keystone of their way of life er units. However, the importance ed, were compelled to carry mas- less pleasant practicalities which and demonstrate to all men that sive weights until they dropped. Liberty democracy those of acquiring a general education face us. Above all, we must keep the solution to the problems of Little wonder indeed that many treasured principles of our and versatility of skill has not our eyes clearly fastened upon the the world lies, not in an employ- took as a way out-a false at- most precious heritage our been lessened. In times of unem- decay of democracy in Europe, ment of force. but within the tempt at escape in order to be MAGNA CHARTA ployment, job seekers often find and resolve ever more strongly framework of democratic institu- shot down preferring death as it difficult to obtain work in the that we will not fail guilty of the tions. In our hands rests the sac- a welcomed outlet from further How to Plan field of their first choice. Appli- red heritage of perpetuating the cants who have a wider range of same crimes which led to the dis- torment integration of the once proud democatic ideal- a legacy which Men. women and children, sub- Your Life Work ability and training are much France apathy, disinterest, and was wrought for us by Washing- jected to the most gruesome treat- more likely to be successful in Jethargy. How powerfully chok- ton Jefferson, Lincoln and yes, A motion recommending to ments. But even worse than the the-hunt. Moreover, when some- Haym Soloman, Benjcmin Cardo- chapters that the B'nai B'rith Vo- ed with meaning now is the physical pains inflicted upon them thing happens to put their jobs zo and Harry Lapidus. cational Service booklet HOW TO -no longer could they worship out of existence, they are general- phrase, "The Price of Liberty is PLAN YOUR LIFE WORK be Eternal Vigilance!" It is in the fulfillment of these their was their free- ly able to transfer to another presented to all new members at type of work with considerably For us, there is one great con- aims and in the furthering of the dom of hought and spech; they solation while the rest of the A. Z. A. ideal that I can best ex- were virtual slaves in a land of the time of their initiation, was greater ease. world seems to be swimming in press to you my sincere apprecia- an autocratic tyrant. unanimously passed by delegates (EDITOR'S NOTE: Mr. Baer a vortex of uncertainty, we in tion for being elected your Grand And out of the maelstrom of at the 17th Convention at Camp AZA are filled with courage and conflicting ideas that race through Manatoc. will answer through this column Aleph Godol. questions on occupations and VO- hope, for we have a definitely IRV KALER, our minds stands in bold relief cational problems directed to him chartered program and ideal as Grand Aleph Godol one single compelling thought. To at 1003 K Street, N. W., Wash- us used to a democratic way of HOW TO PLAN ington, D. C. The subject of the life of freedom, of religion, inquiry should be of general in- NATIONAL A. Z. A. CAMERA CONTEST thought and speech as contained YOUR LIFE-WORK terest.) in your Bill of Rights one agon- ized cry of revolt arises. This Sponsored by Bar Mitzvah Chapter 290, Nemisis of human rights must Plan Summer Program never reach us. Chicago, Illinois But the sordid blot of Nazi ter- By SIDNEY KAISER ror on the pages of human history Altoona, Pa.-Altoona 352 is INFORMATION AND RULES did not confine itself to the bor- in the midst of an intensive sum- ders of the German Reich. Like 1. There will be two divisions: (a) pictures pertaining to mer program, which included a an uncontrollable conflagration, A. Z. A.: (b) pictures other than A. Z. A. interest. this hateful doctrine leaped its picnic, boat-ride and park-meet- 2. Each picture must contain: (a) name of the Aleph; (b) boundaries and spread. Austria, ings. Future plans include a address: (c) chapter; (d) title of picture; and (e) original Memel, Czechoslovakia and final- Sweetheart Dance and Hay-Ride. negative size. ly Poland lost their independence 3. No entrance fee will be charged. and fell under its brutal domina- tion. 4. Any picture sie may be entered. Pictures larger than And so fearing that their own 21/4' x314" are desired and 8" x 10" enlargements preferred. liberties, their own rights were at 5. Negatives must be aavilable upon request. stake, the western democracies Decalcomanias a 6. Pictures will be returned only when stamps or coin for were determined to prevent the return postage is enclosed. growth of this vaporous foe be- Each Two for 7. An exhibition of the outstanding pictures will be held fore he became too great a threat in one of Chicago's outstanding buildings. to their own national existence. 15c 25c There was more than the physcal The pamphlet, which consists 8. Pictures must be mailed not later than October 15, 1940. involved This devouring confla- of 48 pages and 13 illustrations. This Multicolored A. z. A. 9. Only members of the A. Z. A. are eligible. gration, if it were to have con- was written for B'nai B'rith by Emble Is Printed in 10. The following pries will be awarded: tinued, would have wiped out not Dr. J. Anthony Humphreys, Di- White, Red, Yellow and First prize: for pictures pertaining to A. Z. A., a Perfex- only cities, towns and villages, rector of Personnel Service, Blue Will Stick to 3.3 Candid Camera; for picture of non-A. Z. A. interest, a Fed- but the more highly treasured Woodrow Wilson Junior College Windows Walls eral Enlarger. ideals of freedom and democracy; Chicago. It includes a special or the Side of Your Auto- of the equality and rights of men, Second prize: for picture of A. Z. A. interest, a Royal Try- chapter on the vocation problems mobile, pod; for picture of non-A. Z. A. interest, an Electro-photo Ex- Yea! all that the Magna Charta of Jewish youth. Aleph Mazkirs stands for, may order the pamphlet for the ORDER FROM posure Meter. And so in order to insure nominal amount of ten cents each The next six prizes will be Dill Shoulder Trypods and two uture generations of these rights Majestic Candid Cameras. from the B'nai B'rith Vocational AZA SUPPLY there was only one course to Service Bureau, 1003 K Street, 11, Pictures must be submitted to Bar Mitzvah Chapter, take and so today the British N. W., Washington, D. C. Funds DEPT. in care of Joe Nathan, 1246 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, Empire is at war. Illinois, may be taken from the chapter On that day in September, 1003 K St., N. W. treasury or collected from 1939, that the British Common- new member prior to his initia- Washington, D. C. wealth of Nations took up the tion. August 20, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 3 "The Jewish Community of To- Jear books Day and Tomorrow in America HITLER, by Rudolph Olden This is one of the first biograph- ies of Adolph Hitler. written by a By Jerry Caplan "There is no victory but to he man who warned the world in who has given all." That thought 1934 against the Nais, It shows must comfort us as we buckle the background of the man as down to the perplexing tasks that that of a frustrated monomaniac, confront us. Our own patriarch, who, once given power, will exer- Moses, taught us that there is no Editor's Note: Here is the 1940 prize-winning essay in the cise it recklessly. Had the world creation sacrifice and national AZA contest won by Jerry Caplan, 20, a member of taken this book seriously in 1936, travail. Every Jew, be he mer- Santa Monica (Calif.) chapter 53. During his two and a half the situation today would have chant, scientist, farmer, clerk, or been much different. years in AZA, Jerry has been designated as one of his chapter's writer must consecrate himself to most valuable members. This essay designates that he is not the sacred task of building a fin- only an able writer but his chapter advises that he is their er, purer, and more stable democ- YOUTH TELL THEIR STORY. most capable speakers, having twice won the speaking contests racy. Whatever the A merican by Howard M. Bell This is the held annually with the local sponsoring B'nai B'rith Lodge. Jewish Communities, contempor- official record of the Maryland By virtue of his victory, Jerry won for himself the coveted ary or future, may seek by way Youth Survey made by the Amer- jeweled national AZA essay key and his chapter retains the of cultural or material fulfill- ican Youth Commission. The famed AZA "Herzl" trophy for one year. National judges of ment. they must not hope for a American Youth Commission is the contest were Sholem Asch, Louis Kraft and Judith Epstein. relaxed, a sheltered, or an easy studying the problems of youth life. We are the multiple stand- in America, and this survey was ard bearers of American Democ- one of the first to clearly present It has often been observed that necessary to overcome the decep- racy and Judaism. Sacrifice, com- the problem in its major aspects. plete and unflinching adherence The recent March of Time on the participation of Jews in tive advantages which the charm to our cause, these are the condi- "Youth" is a picturization of this America began when Christopher of novelty has given to the dic- tions which we must face and survey. Youth is analyzed in Columbus embarked from Lisbon tatorships, they must be impreg- gladly accept if we are to avoid terms of its home-environment, in 1492 to begin his epochal voy- nated with the confidence and Jerry Caplan the perversion and degradation Jobs, school, religious aptitudes age to the New World. The dis- knowledge that our democratic eyes. It is in the front ranks of which fascism seeks to make the and social life. More than 1,300 coverer of America himself ack- political economy can be made to those who believe implicitly in common lot of mankind. young people were questioned for nowledged the fact that Jews, not cope with the glaring problems the vindication and eventually It is ironic to realize that a this survey, and the results ob- tained should be of interest for jewels, were the real financial of economic maladjustment and complete triumph of democracy people whose very precepts and basis for his historic maiden trip that the American Jews of today every member of the Order, since social upheaval that today con- way of life the the perfect em- into the uncharted seas. Writing front the nation. We must not al- and tomorrow must smilingly and bodiment of peace should be com- they, too, are representative of to a Jewish friend, Luis de San- unflinchingly take their places. that youth. low our zeal and reverence tow- pelled to keep themselves in a tangel, Columbus divulged the ard democratic institutions to be- As for our battle with the pre- state of soldierly readiness to information that his venture was cloud our judgment and vision datory forces of Anti-Semitism, preserve their democracy and the result of monetary, physical, that we are unable to see the the battle lines are sharply their heritage. But by under- material contributions of weaknesses that even after a cen- drawn. We must realize the only standing the issues of our strug- many Jews. In the epistle he re- tury and half still persist in our weapon which can enable us to gle with the forces which seek to TRANGERS yealed that his fleet was manned political economy. We must rec- overcome the virulent forces of bring about an absolutist retro- in part by Jewish sailors, while ognize and attempt to ameliorate Anti-Semitism is widespread and gression, we will be able to trans- the nautical tables that made the the mediocrity of many of our exhaustive education. A policy of form the character of our war hazardous undertaking possible public servants. the atavistic ab- hush-hush toward Anti-Semitism into a holy one. A holy war be- were compiled by Jews. solutism of many industrailists. solves nothing. only defers to a cause it strives to bring about At the inception of the Revolu- the inertia and internecine war- latter and perhaps more unfavor- what Walt Whitman once term- tionary War in 1775 there were fare of organized labor. These able date, the meeting of the en- ed " a humaner order, a saner Jewish Communities in Rhode Is- things can and must be remedied emy. That is why the American order of sweet wars, of live-giv- land, New York, South Carolina, if our democracy is ever to at- Jewish Community and ing wars." Permanent era of Pennsylvania, and Georgia pos- tain that long lost, ever sought tomorrow must line up solidly peace on earth and true brother- sessing some three thousand in- after shining vista of economic behind liberal, democratic organ- hood between men. habitants. From this numerically and political security for which izations like the B'nai B'rith, Bibliography inconspieuous beginning, the all democrats and Jews have been which fights the battles of de- Jews in the American Ensem- American Jewish Community has resolutely striving toward since mocracy and Jewry collectively, the dawn of history. ble, by the B'nai B'rith; Anti- expanded with the nation, until courageously and effectively. An- Defamation League; Men Must today it boasts of some 3,300,000 Love of Justice ti-Semitism, irrespective of the form it may assume, is coward- Act, by Lewis Mumford; A Pro- souls, the largest Jewish Com- Let us nurse forever the same munity in the world. ly affair, and firm resolution and blem of American Jewry, by Sig- burning love of justice and hu- mund Livingston: Judaism and With the legacy that past manity that has sustained Israel intelligent treatment are its only the Modern Mind, by Farbridge; American Jewish Communities antidotes. through the ages. If it had not and Civil Liberties by Frank have bestowed upon us serving been for our forefathers stead- Anti-Semitism In America Murphy. RUBOLF OLDEN as an incentive to even higher fast devotion to their faith, neith- Although we are imbued with attainment in the future, it be- er they, their religion, or their STRANGERS IN THE LAND, the conviction that American De- hooves the American Jewish com- teaching would be alive today: mocracy, with its tenets of human munities of today and tomorrow dignity, ustice, and tolerance STANLEY KIRSCH by E. R. Ashton This is a Torn asunder by strife, dispersed novel concerning the experiences to seek out a way of life that is and driven like sheep from their of a group of Americans who are would never countenance Anti- meaningful and purposefull, not country, scattered to the students in pre-Hitlerian Ger- one that is blank and barren. Semitism, which history has prov- winds of the heavens, stretched Through our activities in the bus- en is the opening wedge to the upon the burned at the MEMORIAL many. They live through the "election" of Hitler as Chancel- iness world, the synagogue, the complete obliteration of democra- stake, everywhere strangers, des- lor, and then observe with great school. we must, as Americans. cy, still we must not underesti- pised and reviled by the world disgust the tactics of the Nazis to contribute our share to the racial mate to the scope of the plan by they were liberating for supersti- religious, and cultural ensemble tion and idolatry, Israel was able LIBRARY OPENS assume complete political power. which the public mind of Amer- It is interesting because the auth- that is America. We must strive ica is to be poisoned by calumny by dint of its unfaltering adher- or constantly employs his Amer- unremmitingly to protect and pre- and false accusations. When for- ican characters to utter democra- ence to its precepts, to note only serve this democracy which has mer Attorney General Frank Mur- save its teachings for posterity, tic phraseology against the sup- tduly been cemented by the mor- phy addressed the U. S. Confer- Washington, D. C.-The Stanley but to make contributions to the porters of Hitler during the cam- tar of our Scriptures. ence of Mayors last year, one of Kirsch Memorial section of the world that will be everlasting. his most significant statements AZA library, consisting of books paign. Concern For Youth Correspondingly, we in the United States. basking in the was "We are a tolerant people, on vocational guidance, has been However, it is with the youth yet it is estimated that no less officially opened here at the na- RISE AND DESTINY OF THE of our communities that our sol- peace and tranquility that our de- than eight hundred organizations tional AZA office. This library, GERMAN Jew, by Jacob Marcus icitude and concern must largely mocracy affords us, must realize are carrying on Anti-Semitic pro- given in memory of Stanley -The author of fine fine book is be focused upon. They are the that the extent of our capacity to paganda. They claim in excess of Kirsch, olav ha-sholom, who died Professor of History at the He- future leaders of the Jewish Com- vision God will also be the scien- six million followers and even if last summer, was donated by Fi- brew Union College, and an em- munity of tomorrow, and we must tific measuring rod of our ability we reduce that figure by half, we delity B'nai B'rith lodge. inent authority on modern Jewish prevent them from becoming to keep the flame of liberty cannot escape the conclusion that Max Baer, director of the voca- history. This book is an historical smug, apathetic, or self-satisfied ablaze. From all the ghost-like, a large number of our people tional guidance bureau of the analysis of the position of the with those liberties which may be groaning refugee ships crawling subscribe to a barbaric theory B'nai B'rith, chose the first books Jew in Germany before and after only temporarily in their posses- along the histile seas with their that has reduced the Jews of for the library, and additional Hitler. There are many chapters sion. We must teach them that wretched cargo, from all the Central Europe to a position of books will be added from time to of the book devoted to a critical despite the Star Spangled Banner burning pyres of outlawed books. deprivation and oppresion never time. At present, there are some analysis of the "Nordic" theory, and the Constitution, despite Suf- from all the crushed and exiled before equalled in the history of fifteen books on various occupa- the economic life of German Jew- frage and The Bill of Rights, searchers for truth comes a plea the world." tional fields, ranging from radio ry, in which the myth of econo- American is still gravely menaced that America, the last stronghold of Democracy and individual lib- However, the most salient evi- to agriculture. These books are mic dominance is shattered, and by the same titanic forces that dence of Anti-Jewish prejudice available to all alephs of the Or- an excellent study of inner life have already made a mockery out erty, remain true to the ancient of the lifes of many of our less teachings of civiliation and relig- in the United States, far more der through the AZA circulating of German Jewry. The study of library. the German-Jewish youth move- ion. serious than religious or social fortunate European brethren. We prejudice, and far more perman- ment is especially important. must teach our youth that liber- The Jew Today ent and sinister then the propa- ty in a democracy is intended to Today in the year 1940, the ganda of Nazi organizers or na- Attention: Participation in A. Z. A. activ- be for all the people, not merely American Community, tive fanatics, is the manifestation ities is the well-spring of A. Z. A. for those who can afford it. In- some three and one half million of discrimmination in employ- Aleph Sophers progress put your shoulder to stead of teaching our American cultured, enlightened souls, vest- ment and professional lines. It is the chapter wheel and help! Jewish Youth to idly rejoice over ed with power of suffrage and the obligation and duty of the The next issue of the SHO- the benevolence and success of the right to worship according to American Community, FAR will come out on Septem- democracy, let us instead goad the dictates of their own consci- both to their democracy and to ber 17th. This means that your them on to remedy its remaining ences, resid in harmony and am- themselves, to strive indefatig- copy must be in the hands of imperfections. In this crusade for ity with the othe one hundred ably for the abolition of those vo- your Field Secretary by Sep- Write today! democratic progress and better- and thirty million people that cational barriers which are inim- tember 3rd, Following this ment we must make the steadfast allegiance and unswerving fidel- comprise our American citizenry. ical to the spirit of democracy. date, copy will be handed in Z.A.CIPCULATING This contemporary American Jew- We must also acknowledge the regularly to your Field Secre- ity of George Washington and ish Community is in a position to necessity of striving to bring tary not later than the second LIBRARY Abraham Lincoln our own. Would make political, economic, and re- about a fairer distribution of and fourth Tuesdays of each 1003 STREET, W. WASHINGTON the father of our country have ligious history. For the first time Jews in the various vocations. Of month. stopped his row boat in the mid- in many generations a necessity, this task of fair distri- Aleph Sophers should ob- dle of the Potomac to gloat over Community is able to lend suc- bution will be difficult and will serve the type of articles that his previous victories? Would the cor to others, rather then to be- require considerably time to pro- appear in the SHOFAR for an Great Emancipator, if he had liv- seech it for itself. We are pain- duce results. Its efficacy and suc- idea as to how they are to be Let Our Firm, with Plenty ed. been satisfied with the mere fully aware of the fact that our cess will depend largely upon the presented. Use this style for of AZA Experience, Make ending of the Civil War or would democracy is encompassed on all willingness of Christian leaders your contributions to the SHO- Cuts for Your Next Souvenir he have striven to rehabilitate the side by enemies, assailed and vil- to cooperate with us in the solu- FAR. Program. South? lified by those in the vanguard of tion of a problem which is as Copy must be typewritten, If our present and future Jew- the new barbarism who regard much their responsibility as ours. double-spaced, and on one side Task For Every Jew of the sheet. COAST PHOTO-ENGRAVERS ish Community leaders are to the ancient values of civilization provide America with the impetus ATLANTIC with unseeing and contemptuous Thomas Mann once said, Page 4 THE SHOFAR August 20, 1940 Milton J. Mehl A Nite at Coney Island L. A. Aleph to Head Hollywood Chapter Heads District 7 Grand Receives Award in AZA Committee Lodge Meeting Membership Drive Fort Worth, Texas Milton Los Angeles, Calif Los An- J. Mehl, 27, has the distinction geles 43 is to have the honor of By BEN ENGEL of being one of the youngest men presenting one of its own alephs ever to head a District-wide AZA as chairman of a regular B'nai Los Angeles, Cal. - The Ten B'rith meeting of the Los Angeles Commandments. beautifully en- Committee, having recently been Lodge. Walt Hadel presented this graved on a huge bronze plaque, appointed for District Seven by M. N. Dannenbaum, president. plan to the chapter recently, and was presented to Hollywood A practicing attorney, Mr. an election will be held at a meet- Chapter 149, as the feature of its Mehl, has served as advisor of ing of the chapter to select the semi-annual installation of offic- most prominent and active aleph ers. the local chapter and as past president of his B'nai B'rith to fill the position. The plaque, presented by Mr. Lodge. Since receiving degrees at The chapter's cultural commit- Joe Rubens, Executive Secretary the University of Texas and Texas tee has planned a weekly series of of the Western Conference, was Christian University the twenty-minute informal talks on awarded to Hollywood Chapter in Chairman has been active in his various topics of the day to be recognition of its winning first community serving as Secretary presented at each meeting. This place in the Western Conference of the Jewish Federation and Di- Here are some of the boys at a get together at Coney Is- series will deal with religion, membership drive this spring. In rector of the Jewish Charities. land. From left-to-right sitting, Stan Weinstein of Boro Park, science and vocational guidance. so doing, the chapter increased its membership from 20 to 45 Brooklyn; Hy Pasternak of Boro Park: Burt Weithorn B. M. and, in addition. organized the B., Al Goldberg, Boro Park. Standing, Paul Fox of Los Angeles; Ochs to Sponsor Install Officers Los Feliz Aleph Club. Charles Moscowitz of Houston, Texas: Art Schecter of Los An- Summer Tournament geles; Morty Sarver of Oakland: Murray Greisman, Howie Gold- of Dist. 4 SRC Principal speakers for the day were Mr. Rubens, Mr. Sam Nath- stein, and Norman Weinberg of Boro Park; Irv Gartner of anson, president of Hollywood Stockton, Cal., Ralph Kramer of San Francisco and Irv Kaler. Chattanooga, Tenn. - On Aug- new Grand Aleph Godol. By BEN ENGEL B'nai B'rith lodge, past Grand ust 25th, the Adolph S. Ochs Hollywood, Calif.- For the first Aleph Godol Jack Spitzer, and Chapter will sponsor a summer time in its history, the Southern Mel Sidel, Special Deputy of the tournament. Asigned to this tour- G. A. G. Kaler Visits Regional Council of District 4 in- Northern Region of District 4. nament are Birmingham 41. Lose Anything? stalled its newly elected officers Also present were members of the Nashville 258 and Knoxville Eastern Chapters at an all-day affair sponsored by Hollywood A. Z. A. Mothers' Aleph Club. The two Atlanta Washington, D. C. Did Hollywood Chapter 149. Club and the Jr. B'nai B'rith The affair, attended by some girls. chapters have also been invited. Washington, D. C. - Irving you lose anything at Cam Various athletic contests will Kaler, Grand Aleph Godol, has Manatoc? If so, write in to the eighty alephs and dates, was open- Aleph S'gan Hal Bayarsky was be held. A swimming party, stag National Office, 1003 K Street, ed in the afternoon with a regular presented the Harold Miller ring, just completed a visit to the var- dinner and dance will feature the ious chapters on the Eastern Sea- N. W. Washington, D. C. Des- S. R. C. meeting, at which time awarded annually to the most social activities. Harold Shoenig bord: With his first stop at cribe the missing article fully, officers for the coming year were outstanding aleph in the chapter. elected. is general chairman of the affair. Retiring Aleph Godol Laurence Bridgeport, Connecticut, at which and, if we have it, we will re- At its recent elections. Zelig Mr. Moe Kudler, advisor of the Rodson received a past aleph go- he was the guest of Park City turn it to you. Wise was given the position of S. R. C., then installed the newly- dol's pin in recognition of his ser- 286, G. A. G. Kaler went on to Aleph Godol and Harold Shoenig elected officers with a short but vices to the chapter. New York, where the entire AZA that of Aleph Mazkir, Simon Atlas Host impressive ceremony. Principal Mr. Seymour Holtzman, field city came out to greet him at a speakers were Mr. Kudler, field secretary of the Southern Region Rally. Many Alephs from the New Officers Take Posts West Coast who had travelled on to Visiting Alephs secretary; Seymour Holtzman, of District 4 was installing of- Leon Simmons, outgoing Aleph ficer, with the assistance of Ad- in New Orleans to New York from the Camp, Godol, and Jonas Jacobs, newly- visor Relph Ginsburg. were present at the New York af Washington, D. C.-Simon At- elected leader of the southern re- fair. las Chapter has been acting as gion. By STANLEY UDIN From New York, Kaler went to hosts for various alephs who have New Orleans, the re- Huntington Pk. Wins Jersey City, where Greenstone been visiting the capital of the cent election of the Abe A. Freed 201 played host. Following United States these past vacation Chapter Honors Advisors' Trophy Chapter, Martin Watsky was re- visit, the GAG travelled to Wash- months. Last week the chapter elected Aleph Godol of the chap- ington, where loca chapters gath- was host to Irv Kaler, Grand Jonas Jacobs By SID JACOBS ter, as was Ellis Levin as Aleph thered to welcome him. H Iere Aleph Godol. Los Angeles Calif.-The Hunt- Mazkir. Kaler was officially introduced to Simon Atlas defeated Capital The installation of officers By SID JACOBS ington Park 170 recently was Jay Alvin Bisno, future GAG. Af- City for the second consecutive awarded a beautiful trophy for took place on June 30th. Morris ter a conference at the National time in their regular baseball Los Angeles, Calif.-The Hunt- ington Park Chapter held its having the largest representation L. Heinstein acted as installing Office, Irv returned to his home tourney. The chapter also had its semi-annual installation of offi- of advisers from one chapter to officer and presented an A. Z, A. in Atlanta. regular boat-cruise down the his- toric Potomac. Due to the crowd cers jointly with the Junior B'nai attend the monthly advisors' con- key to Lee Breen, PAG of the lo- that wanted to attend, this cruise B'rith Auxiliary on July 24. At ferences of the Southern Region cal chapter in appreciation of his was held on two consecutive Sun- that time Jack Spitzer, P. G. A. for a period covering six months. services. Ashley Shocket was Norfolk Sponsors G., made the presentation of the advisory board consists of the awarded a gold A. Z. A. pin as days Summer Tournament Sam Beber 'Ideal Aleph" award following men: Head Advisor Milt honor graduate of the "School of to Jonas Jacobs of the chapter. Schwartz, Sam Wesser, Phil Pu- A. Z. A.' through which all the pledges were required to pass. Seattle Selects Seymour Holtzman, field secre- zarne, Irv Schwartz, Al Norman, Norfolk, Va.-Dr. Israel Brown tary, also presented Head Ad- Sam Lipson and Herman Kolman- Nine new members were also in- Chapter 256. rewarded with the Queen on Cruise visor Milt Schwartz a beautiful son. Leon Frieden was elected ducted into the chapter. Alexander Goldstein award for trophy wihch represents the larg- Aleph Godol. Boy Scout activity, celebrated its By HARRY KRAFT est attendance from one chapter A most interesting cultural Light New Godol installation in a festive mood. Seattle, Wash.- two and one- to attend the six months advisors' meeting was staged by the chap- For the third consecutive time, of Memphis 71 half hour cruise around beautiful course of the southern region. ter recently. Slips of paper were Arnold Gamsey, who was also distributed to the alephs on which Lake Washington under a clear. chairman of the Boy Scout com- they were told to write on the starry sky terminated the annual Memphis, Tenn.-The semi-an- mittee. was elected Aleph Godol, Fidelity Has subject of "What is a Jew.' Seatle 73 "Moonlight Cruise." It with Mot Rafal as Aleph Mazkir. Joint Affair Through this, the alephs were nual installation of officers was was undoubtedly one of the big- The two Norfolk Chapters, able to learn the different opin- recently held at the Hotel Clar- gest and most successful cruises Brown 256 and the Old Domin- ions and ideas of what each indi- idge, followed by a dance atop in the history of the chapter. Ful- ion, sponsored the Northern Re- Los Angeles, - Fidelity vidual aleph thought. Alephs Earl the hotel. George Shendelman. ly two hundred and fifty couples gion District 5 tournament here. 264 recently held a Skating Par- Frieden and Ralph Lisowitz were Field Secretary, installed the of- from all over the Northern Re- Seven chapters participated, with ty with its Junior Auxiliary. co-chairmen of the affair. ficers and presided. During the gion attended the affair. Alephs 150 alephs in attendance. Dr. Plans were made at this time for and visitors from the entire re- evening talks were made by Jake Brown Chapter won the softball the Joint Installation of both gion attended, including those Scharff, newly elected president title with Raymond Cohen of: Old groups, an affair which was held Borenstein Speaks from Portland, Tacoma, and from of the local B'nai B'rith, Milton Dominion capturing the tennis on July 21st. Vancouver, B. C. The evening Goldberger, retiring chairman of title. Richmond won the horse- started with a boatride to a local Seymour Holtzman, Field Sec- at Lorain Meeting the chapter's advisory board: Dr. shoe games. park, where the crowd danced to retary for the So. Region of Dis- Herman Levitch, newly elected the strains of Seattle's most pop- trict 4, and a P. A. G. of Fidel- By WILLIAM LUSTIG chairman of the board, and Leo ular young bands. ity, was elected to the post of Lorain, Ohio Lorain 267 re- Schneider, retiring Aleph Godol. Birmingham in Highlighting the evening was Guardian of the Fidelity Lodge elected Hyman Goldberg as Aleph Mrs. Fanny Brenner, mother of All-Day Picnic the election of Miss Ruth Rose as B'nai B'rith, the first alumnus to Godol, and chose Joshua Merves the chapter, also spoke. Aleph "Queen of the Cruise." Election be so honored. as Aleph Mazkir for the new William Light, winner of the By HARRY CHAIMOVITZ of the "Queen" was a novel and term. Joe Borenstein, Junior S. Bearman Award as the outstand- Birmingham, Ala. Birming- unique idea tried for the first A. C. member, was the guest Ing member during 1939, was in- ham Chapter 41 held its annual time, in which each of the six Menorah Wins Relays speaker at the installation. stalled as Aleph Godol. all day picnic at Pineview Beach. leading Jewish organizations in and Baseball Title The fourth annual Lorain Sum- Members of the Memphis chap- the city put up one candidate for mer Dance was held recently, and ters were invited as guests. election. Each ticket holder is proved to be a great success. Peres Alephs Sponsor During the afternoon, a soft- entitled to ten votes, and the win- Los Angeles, Cal.-Menorah The Chapter is planning to co- Dance baH game was played between ner is pronounced "Queen of the 262 held their elections, with operate with its local Senior Ha- the Birmingham and Memphis Cruise, and is awarded a free Seymour Leemon becoming Aleph dassah in a Rummage Sale for chapters, the latter winning. Ten. trip to the San Francisco World's Godol and Dave Shonholtz Aleph Youth Aliyah. Additional honors Memphis, Tenn.-The Israel nis, boating, and swimming were Fair. Mazkir. This was a fitting climax went to the Chapter when the H. Peres Aleph Club sponsored an informal dance at the Mc- also enjoyed. to two successful events, that of ole' reliable bus was converted At its recent election, Harry Menorah's winning the Southern Hold First Social into a patriotic float and was put Laughlin Studios. Memphis 71 Chaimovitz was elected Aleph Region baseball title, and that of in the local parade. was invited as guests of the club. Godol and Joe Kanter Aleph Maz- winning for the second consecu- The club has mapped out a By SIDNEY FINEGOLD kir. tive time the highest honors at planned program for the next Los Angeles, Calif. Highland the Walt Hadel Relays. Bethlehem Honors several months. The purpose of Park Chapter 300 held its first Advisor Neuman this is to balance all activities. Honor Advisor of a planned series of summer The club will have two business. socials recently. Those present So. Philly Installs Fort Worth, Texas-Jake May- were entertained by group sing- Bethlehem, Pa. On Monday, one cultural and one social meet- erowitz was awarded an advisor's ing, pictures and games. Thirteen July 1, a testimonial banuet was ing each month. By MICKEY KAPLAN tendered Julius the Herbert Glazer has been elect- jewel for his support of the chap- Highland Park members, four Philadelhpia, -South Phil- B'nai B'rith senior advisor to the ed as chairman of the advisory ter here during his stay in Fort prospective members, two B'nai B'rith men, four A. Z. A. Alum- adelphia Chapter 359 recently in- Bethlehem 190. The toastmaster board. Morris Strauch has also Worth. Upon his departure for ducted its new officers for the for the occasion was Aaron Tal- been elected to the board. Laredo, he gave a short speech ni and four visiting Nathan to the alephs. At the recent semi. Straus alephs participated in the coming term. Dr. Chas. Simmons, coff, deputy of the Northern and advisor. praised the chapter on Southern Councils of the Key- Knoxville Has Hike annual election of officers, Alvin evening's activities. The Social their fine choice of Aleph Ben stone Region. Informal remarks Rubin was elected Aleph Gedol Committee arranged an evening Shusterman as new Aleph Godol were made by all the alephs who By JACK KAPLAN and Harold Gilbert Aleph Maz- of dancing and swimming for the and all the other new officers. enthusiastically commended Mr. kir. alephs at Indian Springs. Knoxville, Tenn. - On August The manner in which Dr. Sim- Neuman for the fine constructive 21st, the Knoxville Aleph Club mons performed the induction effort he has impregnated into sponsored a hike. Lunch was Waco Has Author Shatsky New Godol touched the hearts of all the the Bethlehem A. Z. A. Members eaten in the mountains. Upon re- alephs. of the local B'nai B'rith also at- turning home, a watermelon cut Following the induction cere- tended the banquet. Waco, Texas-Leo Leibovitz, Los Angeles, Cal. Cedars of was had. monies, Jules Cohen, Esq. ad- As a gesture of appreciation, a member of Waco 312, has re- Lebanon 194 elected Sid Shatsky On August 7th the club spon. dressed the chapter and said he he A. Z. A. presented to Mr. cently stepped into the commu- as Aleph Godol and Nathan Ven- sored a smoker at the Jewish was proud to be president of a Neuman an advisor's pin. This nity timelight as a playwriter. IIe er as Aleph Mazkir at the.r re- Community Center. The Knox- B'nai B'rith Lodge which spon- presentation was made by Sam wrote a satire on Hitler that has cent meeting. Murry Shulman in- ville Young Judaea Club was in- sored such a fine and progressive Brown, who, together with Gil- achieved recognition in the daily stalled the new administration at vited. A. Z. A. chapter as So. Phila- bert Rosenberg, acted as co-chair- press with this play. stag banquet. delphia. men for this affair. August 20, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 5 DIST 6 CONVENTION AT CAMP WOOSTER WAHLBERG SAYS completion of this session the fi- nals in the various sports will be Scenes at Last Year's Dist. 6 Camp held. A last round-up will be held in the afternoon at which time ALL READY FOR the various awards will be pre- sented and the medals to the winners in the various athletic AUG. 30-SEPT. events held at Camp. Of special interest to everyone attending will be the probable at- tendance of Sam Beber. A. Z. A.'s Must Register Now founder. Phil Klutznick, presi- dent of District Grand Lodge No. 6. B'nai B'rith, and I. G. Gold- Milwaukee, Wis. With all barg, Director of A. Z. A. for Dis- plans completed and everything trict Grand Lodge No. 6. in readiness, District No. 6 is Every Aleph in the District is looking forward to a record at- urged to make arrangements to tendance at its 6th annual Dis- attend the full and complete trict Camp Convention to be held Camp. To insure proper accomo- August 30, 31, Sept. 1 and 2. dations registrations should be 1940, at Camp Wooster, situated sent immediately near the town of Round Lake, Illinois, according to Nate Wahl- berg. District Field Secretary BRONSTEIN HEADS The Camp is one of the finest boys camps in the country with excellent cabin accommodations, CHICAGO COUNCIL athletic and water front facilities. It is owned and operated by the 1. Young Men's Jewish Council of Chicago, Ill-Bob Bronstein, P. Chicago and is situated about 50 A. G. of A. L. Sachar Chapter of miles northwest of Chicago. Chicago, is the newly-elected Due to the tremendous success Aleph Godol of the Chicago Coun- of the Camp last year, it was de- cil, A. Z. A. aldermanic board for termined to combine the District th ethirty-two Chicago chapters. Convention and the District Elected with Bronstein to serve Camp. As a result, this will be the council as Aleph Sgan was the first District Convention to energetic Reggie Newman, Aleph be held at a Camp. District Aleph Masker of Deborah Chapter. Godol Joe Borenstein will pre- Maury Lazerus of Haym Salomon side at the convention sessions. Chapter was designated Aleph Committee appointments are be- Gisbor, while Al Levy, P. A. G. of ing made as delegate reports are Lawn Manor Chapter, was select- received by Field Secretary Na- ed Aleph Sopher. than Wahlberg. Executive secretary of the coun- The Camp staff is again to be cil Joe Borenstein, P. G. A. G., headed by Nathan Wahlberg, as shall continue to serve in that ca- Director, and Al Jacobson, Chica- pacity. go City Director, as Assistant Camp Director. William X. Kap- lan, last year's athletic director. Benton Harbor Plans is again to be the athletic direc- tor, with I. David Farber, Chi- Michigan Tourney cago athletic director, as his chief assistant. Other members of the For August 24-25 staff will include the various Senior Deputies and City Direc- tors in the District. By ALVIN GETZ 2 Registration Only $6 Benton Harbor, Mich, The Although food prices have ad- Michigan Summer Tournament, which is to be held in Benton Round Lake, III. - Here are shown some um under the stars." (4) Enjoying the lake vanced since last year, the splen- Harbor on August 24 and 25, will of the pictures taken last year at the first are Sam Beber AZA founder, and Phil Klutz- did co-operation of the Young Men's Jewish Council has made include many interesting events. District Six camp. (1) Americans all, the nick, former Executive Secretary of AZA and Following is the program of the Alephs pay their respect at flag-raising cere- new president of D. G. L. No. 6, B'nai B'rith. it possible for the District to convention: The alephs will ar- monies. (2) Lou Rosenblum, waterfront direc- (5) Some of the advisors and staff present charge the same rates as last year. Alephs registering before rive in Benton Harbor, Saturday, tor. (3) Listening to Dr. Sachar at the "for- at the camp. August 20th will be charged August 24 and will register from $6.00 for the entire three day 1 to p. m. Saturday night there period. Alephs registering after will be a mixer to get the alephs 200 ATTEND WAUKEGAN SUMMER TOUR- Herzl Receives August 20th and all others, in- and their dates acquainted. Hous- Permanent Charter cluding advisors, and ing will be furnished upon re- B'nai B'rith, will be charged quest. On Sunday morning all the NAMENT; MILWAUKEE 39 SCORES HIGH By SEYMOUR ENGEL $6.50. All attending Camp are athletic events will be staged. At noon there will be a luncheon Chicago, -The Herzl Chap- urged to register immediately so which will be followed by the fin- Waukegan, More than 200 In the 12-inch fast pitching ter celebrated its receiving of the that the necessary food may be als in softball and tennis in the alephs from Southern Wisconsin permanent charter from the S. A. purchased. The Labor Day week and Northern Illinois registered softball tournament Madison 154 afternoon. From 4 p. m. till 6 p. C. by winning the Chicago base- end over which Camp is to be m. the Michigan Council will for the annual Summer tourna- and Milwaukee 39 met in the ball championship in one of the held makes it impossible) to pur- chase food for later comers meet. At 8:30 the dance, ending ment held at Waukegan, Ill., on finals with Milwaukee 39 win- most thrilling games of the tour- the convention, will be held in July 27th and 28th. The tourna- ning a 10 inning thriller by a nament. The team defeated Aki- Alephs, advisors, a umni and the Hotel Whitcomb. All tourna- ment, under the general chair- manship of Aleph Abby Rose, score of 9 to 7. Joe Nankin broke ba by a score of 3-2 before a ca- B'nai B'rith are urged to co-oper- ment mail should be forwarded pacity crowd in Garfield Park. ate by forwarding the registra- opened Saturday evening with a up the ball game in the 10ith with tion blank to the Field Secretary to Alvin Getz, 660 E. Main St., The game was a hard fought bat- get-together at Temple Am Benton Harbor, Michigan. a home run. Excellent support tle and was touched off by the immediately order that no food Echod. A luncheon was held Sun- behind the pitching of A1 Greene brilliant twirling of both pitch- shortage will result at Camp. day noon at the Temple and the Registration will begin after 3 and the superb catching of Cap- ers. The team is now scheduled social high light, the dance, was to play an All-Star team at the o'clock in the afternoon on Fri- District 6 Gives held that evening. tain Murray Denmark featured the game city-wide picnic at Cermak Park, day, August 30th. A short con- $6000 For AZA Work Competition at the tournament In the 16-inch slow pitching on August 11. vention session will be held late was exceptionally keen in all of tournament Deborah 263, Chi- Abe Dreiseszun, Aleph Godol that afternoon at which time all the events, with the various hon- preliminary convention matters cago, easily defeated Herbert for three terms, is leaving for Omaha, Nebraska - A grant ors being well divided among the Jacobs 167, Waukegan, in the Monterey, California, where he will be taken up of $6,000 for the year 1940-41 participating chapters. Milwaukee finals. will do research work in chem- Sachar To Speak was given to AZA for work in the Chapter 39 retained its team title The golf tournament was again istry in the Army Corps Hos- Regular Friday evening serv- District Grand Lodge No. 6 at the in the track and field meet be- won by Sheboygan 15 with Alephs ices will be held Friday evening annual Convention of the District hind the stellar performances of pital. Martin Wasserman and Sol Dis- under the direction of Rabbi Sol- held rere recently. This contribu- Alephs Milt Dizack Cy Tolkan man making up the winning two- omon Jacobson, of Waukegan, tion, the largest ever appropriat- and Irv Cohen Albany Park some. Herbert Jacobs 167, Wau- Illinois. An exceptional treat for ed by a B'nai B'rith District, will Chapter 171, Chicago, finished kegan. won second place. Reading Has Rally; everyone in attendance will be make possible the expansion of second in the team totals and In the tennis singles, Aleph the address to be delivered by AZA work in "the principal cities Green Bay Aleph Club won third Leonard Mansfield of Herbert Prepare for Tourney Dr. Abram L. Sachar, National of Detroit, Chicago, and Milwau- place. Jacobs 167 won the singles title Director of the B'nai B'rith Hillel kee, as well as throughout the Results in the individual track and Alephs Tom Grossman and Foundations. Dr. Sachar is one of By BOB DANIELS District. and field events were as follows: Bud Fischer of Bay Shore Aleph the leading Jewish personalities High jump: 1st: Frankle, Deborah 263 Club, Milwaukee, won the doubles Reading, Pa. Reading 203 em- in the country. He is a noted Chicago, height ft. in. 2nd: Holman, barked on its next six-month jour- speaker and author. Green Bay Alph Club. title. Trophies were awarded to Have Wiener Roast Discus: 1st: M. Dizack, Milwaukee 39, the winning chapters in each of ney under the capable leadership Saturday morning services will of Seymour Mendelsohn Martin distance 121 ft. 1 in. 2nd: I. Cohn, Mil- the events and medals were pre- be held under the direction of By MAHLON RUBIN waukee 39. sented to the individuals winners. Hirsch is Aleph Mazkir. Rabbi Jacobson. The athletic pro- East St. Louis, Ill.-The new Shot put: 1st: M. Dizack Milwaukee Herbert Jacobs 167, Waukegan, At present, the chapter, is look- 39. distance 46 ft. 8 in. 2nd: Frankle, gram will get under way. An in- administration of E. St. Louis won the all-sports trophy with ing forward with keen anticipa- Deborah 263. Chicago. novation in District 6 is to be the Chapter 56 started off with a Broad jump: 1st: Demsch, Albany Park Milwaukee 39 winning second, tion to the Keystone Council Sum- extemp speaking contest to be 'bang" by sponsoring a very suc- 171. Chicago, distance 18 ft. in. 2nd: mer tournament, which will be held Saturday evening. Any cessful weiner roast on July 13 Holman, Green Bay Aleph Club. held in Reading on August 25. Aleph in the District may enter. 120 yard low hurdles: 1st: Tolkan, Mil- wauke 39, time 16.3. 2nd: Demsch, Al- Have A. Z. A. Class-Day Great doings are being planned which was attended by over fifty and the fourth summer tourna- A trophy will be awarded to the people. Kosher weiners were bany Park 171, Chicago. Chapter the winning Aleph rep- served and an enjoyable evening 100 yard dash: 1st: Merar. Green Bay ment to be held in Reading gives was had by all. Aleph Club, time 10.4. 2nd: Tolkan, Mil- By B. RALPH promise of being even more sue- resents and medals will be award- waukee 39. Easton, Easton 260 pre- cessful than the previous three. ed to the first and second place 220 yard dash: 1st: Merar Green Bay winners. Alph Club, time 24.2. 2nd Demsch, A1- sented a novel idea in the way One of the highest honors that Sunday morning the delegates Sponsor Picnic bany Park 171, Chicago of class-day exercises when it A. Z. A can bestow was granted 440 yard dash 1st: Kaplan, Madison 154, time 60. 2nd: Gumbiner, Gary. gave humorous gifts to all who will convene and the athletic pro- to Seymour Mendelsohn at the gram will continue with the track Chicago, 1.-Saehar 305 re- 880 vard run: 1st Kaplan, Madison were graduating from the chap- 17th Annual Camp convention. At 154; time 2:20.4. 2nd Pickus, Rosen- cently sponsored a successful Pic. ter. The entire affair was run that time Seymour was elected to and field meet to be held in the wald, Chicago afternoon. That evening will wit- nic and Beach party, and is plan- mile run: Pickus, Rosenwald, Chicago, with the "solemnity" that was the office of Grand Councillor of ning many more such events. time 5.22. 2nd: Craden, Kander Aleph due the occasion, and a good time District 3. In addition to that ness Fun Nite" with chapter and Club Milwaukee individual stunts to be featured. Seven alephs of the chapter at- 440 yard relay: 1st: Milwaukee 39 was had by all. Dave Golub is noteworthy achievement, Seymour Monday morning will witness the tended the Waukegan Summer (Nankin, Teplinsk Baer. Tolkan) time the new Aleph Godo}, and Bernie is chapter and council Godol and 47. 2nd: Albany Park 171, Chicago. 3rd: final convention session and upon Tournament. Rosenfield the Aleph Mazkir, S'gan of District 3. Kander Aleph Club, Milwaukee. Page 6 THE SHOFAR August 20, 1940 W Va. Council Plans Lew Sutin Elected PHILLY BRIEFS Warburg Chapter B. Frank Heads Summer Tournament To B'nai B'rith Concludes Town Dist. 3 Committee General Committee By Victor H. Solomon August 24-25 Hall Series Terre-Haute, Indiana Lewis On the hot July 10, the Phila- By MORTON D. SCHUMANN R. Sutin, an alumnus and past By ROBERT BERGMAN delphia Council convened at Pan- Charleston, W. Va. - The Aleph Godol of Kansas City Chap- Brooklyn, N. Y. Forty mem- nonia hall and held its semi-an- chapters of West Virginia will be ter 2, has been elected to the bers of the Felix M. Warburg nual elections. Aleph William organized into a Council of Dis- General Committee of District Chapter and Junior League were Suckle, twice winner of the na- trict 3 at the first summer tourn- Grand Lodge 2 B'nai B'rith. Sut- recently the guests of the Hon, tional debating title, was elected ament in Charleston, W. Va. on in will be remembered by the old Lewis J. Valentine, Police Com- to th eoffice of Aleph Godol. The the week-end of August 24-25. alumni as a member of AZA's missioner, on a guided tour of the other officers are as follows: Besides the West Virginia chap- first championship basketball New York City police headquart- S'gan - Al Belimow, German- ters, groups from Penna., Ken- team and a debater and orator ers. The tour consisted of a visit town No. 294. tucky, and Ohio will attend to of distinction. While attending to the radio and teletype division Mazkir Seymour Shapiro, participate in the many track. the University of Illinois, he was and to the Bureau of Criminal Frankord No. 289. field, swimming, and softball active in the B'nai B'rith Hillel Identification where the alephs Gisbor Ray Freudberg, Oak events. Foundation. were lectured, respectively, on Lane No. 363. Beginning with house parties Sh. God Arthur Toltzis, the part played by the radio di- on Saturday night, the program Frankford No. 289. Goldstein New vision in the policing of the city will swing into full blast on Sun- Sh. Marvin Kaplan, South Godol of 125 and the use of fingerprints. day morning with the athletic The RUGBY TOWN HALL ser- Philadelphia No. 359. events. At the organization meet- Sopher Victor Solomon, Lin- By DAVID BARR ies of forums sponsored by the coln No. 108. ing late Sunday afternoon the Aliquippa, Pa. On July 26 A. Z. A. and Junior League at the Koh. God Erwin Rosner, Pan- principal address will be made by the officers of the Aliquippa 125 Community Center. was conclud- nonia No. 295. Saul Dizenfeld, recently elected were "duly and regularly in- ed by Francis J. Thompson, Pro- Junior Member of the Supreme stalled.' The feature of the eve- fessor of Public Speaking at the Advisory Council, The evening's ning program was the address by College of the City of New York, Philadelphia Alephs are anx- banquet will be featured by an Lawrence Stern, prominent local who analyzed "The International iously looking forward to the an- address by Lawrence M. Brile, attorney, who spoke on the topic Situation In Retrospect and nual Yom Kippur Night Dance President of District 3 B'nai "Jews in the World Affairs." Prospect." The series, which last- which this year is coordinated by B'rith. Local dignitaries will also Alumnus Saul Kroll installed ed for ten weeks, was attended the council for the first time. Un- take part in the banquet program. like previous years, the dance is the officers, who are headed by by an average of one hundred being participated in by all of the Herbert Goldstein, Aleph Godol. people at each forum. The chap- sixteen chapters in the Philly Pannonia Has Youth Philadelphia, Penn. - Benja- Following the principal address ter is indebted to Rabbi Jacob area. Aleph Harvey Korn of min Frank, prominent local at- and other speeches by visitors, re- Liebowit and the authorities of Frankford No. 289, has been ap- torney and past president of freshments were served. the East Flatbush Jewish Com- pointed chairman of the general Program on Frankford B'nai B'rith Lodge munity Center for their assist- dance committee and his asso- 1212, has been named Chairman Raich New Godol ance, without much the series ciates are: Erwin Rosner, in Crime of the AZA Committee of District could not have succeeded. charge of publicity; Reuben Smo- Grand Lodge 3. Aleph Robert Bergman, a mem- len, in charge of the ad book, and Mr. Frank, who last year serv- Pueblo, Colo.-Pueblo 75 re- ber of the Warburg Chapter, was By ERWIN ROSNER Al Belimok, in charge of the ed as Chairman of the AZA Com- cently held its elections, with recently appointed New York City tickets. The committee will con- Philadelphia, Pa Represen- mittee of the Philadelphia B'nai Abe Raich securing the position Social Service Chairman by - sist of the key man in each chap- tatives from the Federal Bureau B'rith Lodge, is first vice-presi- of Aleph Godol and B. Weindling man H. Haves, Executive New ter who will be responsible to of Investigation, the Pennsylvan- dent of that Council and has been that of Aleph Mazkir. York City Director. the chairmen in council. ia State Police, and the Philadel- an ardent worker and supporter Harvey Schoenfeld, past Aleph phia detectives the of AZA. S'gan and recently elected mem- "Youth and Law Enforcement" Clover Club in ber of the Brooklyn College Stu- All Aleph Mazkirs who have of Pannonia Chapter not yet sent in their semi-annual First Anniversary dent Counci, was elected to suc- 295, held recently at the Majes- reports are urged to send them tic Hotel ballroom before the Camden Honors ceed Solom on Israelowitz as Aleph Godol, immediately to Field Secretary B'nai B'rith Lodge of Pannonia. C. M. Weeks, station in Phila- Ideal High School By ALFRED GREEN Lowell Adelson, 709 North Chelsea, Mass The first an- Franklin Street, Philadelphia delphia by the F. B. I., told the Graduate niversary of the Clover Aleph club Install Aleph Club capacity audience of the G-man's was marked with a formal dinner The summer tournament for methods of tracking down crim- and dance. Martin Minsky was in Cleveland Western Penna. will be held in inals. Camden, N. J. - Community toastmaster. Cleveland, Ohio - The Colonel Sharon, Pa. Labor Day week-end. Motorists who whether consci- interest in Camden 245 was con- Past Aleph Godol pins were pre- Isaac Franks Aleph Club was in- A great program has been lined ously or unconsciously broke the siderably heightened at the re- sented to William Wolfson and ducted into A. Z. A. on June 26th up by the committee in charge. motor vehicle laws and the meth- cent commencement exercises of Sam Rovner. Saunders Mishkin when they were given the first ods of bringing them to justice Camden High School when one of was presented with a bronze degree by the Benjamin Cardozo were discussed by Private Steve Ted Marlin has set his marri- the graduates was presented with plaque in token of his work as Morris, assistant head of the Chapter. Since there was a na- the Dr. William H. Seip Memor- director of the chapter's stunt age date as the first of Septem- tional convention at Camp Mana< Penna. State Police School in team, which won the Tri-State Re- ber. Ted and his New Castle gang ial Award, a bueatiful que toc, the Cleveland Council had Philadelphia. given by the chapter to the boy gional stunt night at last winter's were recently in an auto accident, invited most of the dignitaries Sergeant of the Philadelphia de- but escaped with minor injuries. or girl who most closely fills the tournament. in for the installation. tectives, William G. Linehauser, late doctor's formula for an ideal Leather billfolds were also pre- Grand Aleph Godol Joe Bor< who is working with the narcotic youth excellence in chemistry, sented to Past Aleph Godol Sam enstein of Chicago and Haves, Saul Dienfield returned to his squad, explained the procedure integrity, tolerance, perserverence Rovner and Seymor Marnoy as City Director of New York City, home in Ambridge this past week the police force follows when any and cooperation in all school ac- the first boys in the chapter to were the principal speakers. when he was named the assistant criminal activity is reported. He tivities. Recipients of the award, graduate from college. Cleveland City Director Aaron manager of the Social Security also described cases where he and presented last year for the first Sidney Green was installed as field office in Beaver County, Pa. Aleph Godol of the chapter. Zucker, claimed that it was the his men had trapped entire dope time, are chosen by a joint com- first time that he did not make a He had previously been connected rings and put the criminals be- mittee of the faculty and mem- Alaph Godol Green and Nathan with the Pittsburgh office. hind bars. bers of the chapter. Finkelstein were co-chairmen ni speech at an installation at which he had been invited. After the talks the floor was Camden 245 has not neglected charge of the affair. The Aleph club was presented thrown open for questions by Braddock chapter's softball its social activities for the sum- with their handbooks by the Pres- chairman of the program, Aleph team has monopolized the tourn- mer season burst into prominence Use the A. Z. A. circulating li- ident of the Mt. Pleasant B'nai Ed Chernoff, who made the ar- aments held in Western Pa. this with a barn dance, followed by a brary's facilities Write today to B'rith, the sponsoring organiza- rangements for the evening. formal dinner dance, a weinie headquarters in Washington. tion. summer, taking first place at Brownsville, Beaver Falls, and roast, and climaxed with a very Butler. Competition at Sharon Mountaineer Alephs successful hay ride. will be much tougher, however. The first isue of the new chap- with strong teams being entered Have Initiation ter publication 'AZA Speaks" ap- District 2 Briefs by Erie, Shenango Valley, and peared on Wednesday, July 24, McKeesport. and created much favorable com- By IKE LERNER ment. Aleph Russell Janoff is ed- By MARLIN LIEBERSTEIN 'lot for District 2. Give him your Huntington, W. Va. Moun- itor. Friends, Romans, and Alephs! support, and keep in touch with Pioneer Alephs taineer 198 reversed the usual Lend me your eyes, for I woulds't him, mazkirs! procedure of entertainment fol- relate to you some choice morsels Hear Krapin Popovsky Wins Award And then too, before running lowing an initiation. The boys of news and information of the out of orchids, we must not for- from the hills held a swimming secred soil, or mud if you insist, get our District debate team of party on the faternoon of July 21 By ALVIN C. BREWIS of District 2. Time marches on, Aleph Finn and Tennenbaum of By DAVID KATZ in honor of the pledges. Follow- Bridgeton, N. J.-Scout Harry but it encounters difficulty in St. Louis 28, who won their first Washington, Pa, - "With the ing the party at Huntington, the Popovsky, of Troop 30 of Bridge- erasing memories of Camp Mana- round debate finals to advance to world undergoing a drastic change boys went to Ashland, Kentucky, in its economic and social setup, ton, has received one week of toc and the Seventeenth annual the semi-finals. To aleph Finn of for the initiation. Several alumni A. Z. A. affiliations will prove in- camping at Camp Kimberly, lo- convention. Rumors have reached the above team goes also the title and visitors from Charleston, creasingly valuable in the very cated near Alburn, N. J., at the us that brothers alephs from the of A. Z. A. Champion Horseshoe Huntington, and Lexington, Ky. expense of Baron De Hirsch Chap- far reaches of both the United near future." Thus spoke Mr. pitcher. attended the initiation ritual William Krapin, electrical engi- ter 306. The award was given to States and Canada were quite im- Mention must be made, also, of neer and Ben B'rith, at the Pio- beautifully presented by Alumni the scout earning the most pressed with the hospitality af- District 2's dignitaries who en- neer Chapter cultural meeting. Harold Katz, Charles Fetter. points. These points were given forded them as soon as they hanced the convention by their Leon Katz. and David Hassel. With calm, eloquent oratory, Follwing the initiation a short to the scouts for passing tests, reached the District 2 lines. Cli- presence First, of Cincinnati's Mr. Krapin pointed out in defi- going to scout meetings, and pa- max of said hospitality was reach- Honorable Alfred M. Cohen, who nite terms the advantages avail- business meeting was led by Go- trol metings, partaking in hikes, ed, however, with the gratis pre- presented an inspiring message able in Mr. Krapin's ad- dol Ike Lerner, and refreshments sentation of the gigantic Cleve- were served. and behavior. Scout Popovsky to the convention assembly; sec- dress initiated the cultural pro- received this award for having land Council Dance. A great deal ond, our our jolly "Honest Sid" grams for the new term and was Charles Fetter was the chair- man for the affair, and was as- earned the highest number of of appreciation is due Julie Mill- Kusworm, umpire, orator, and all greatly enjoyed by the membre- these points. er, Council A. G., his many help- around "good fellow": third, but ship. sisted by Richard London, David ers, and particularly Aaron Zuck- far from last, our beloved Nick The remainder of the meeting Riter, and Isaac Lerner. er. Cleveland A. Z. A. director. Brazy, for whom we're always was devoted to planning the five- Levitas Speaks at Thanks, fellows. for showing all glad to "get in and pitch." To fold and full program for the en- suing term. Future plans were St. Louis 28 Gets Louisville Meeting concerned what District 2 can do. Nick Brazy, in addition, our Congratulations are very much thanks for the creation and pre- included in the committee reports, District Trophy in order for two of the most out- Louisville, Ky.-Louisville 107 sentation of the inspiring Simon Al Katz, Cultural Committee standing chapters that District 2 chairman, promised a series of held its regular installation with J. Heller Trophy a challenge have ever produced first, to educational movies for chapter Irving Levitas. National Cultural to every chapter in District 2. By DAN PEPPER St. Louis 28 for its amazing dual consumption and continued em- St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis 28 Director, as guest speaker. Maur Returning for a moment to the accomplishment in taking away phasis on vocational guidance. held its regular installation on District Convention, we have re- ice Tannenbaum was installed as the beautiful Simon J. Heller tro- Sam Marcus, chairman of Reli- July 21st with David Blumenthal ceived information that a souven< Aleph Godol and Joe Bliss as phy as testimony of its first-place as chairman of the affair. Fea- ir booklet of photographs of the gious committee. revealed a plan Aleph Mazkir. Bernard Goldstein, leadership in District 2, as well District gathering in March at to increase attendance at Friday tures of this installation included Field Secretary of District 2, in- as garnering the coveted gold cup the giving of an Advisor's Pin to Cincinnati has been published and evening services. stalled the new officers. presented by the S. A. C. to the Melvin Hirtzman and a PAG pin may be purchased from Stephen Second-best chapter in the order, to aDvid Heller. Sander, 356 Northern Ave., of To Issue Paper Elect Chevlin Godol -and secondly, to Lorain for re- The Nick Brazy Aaward, offered that city, for $1.00. All interest- ceiving an honorable mention cer- ed should contact Steve at once. By MARVIN CHURNEY in memory of Simon Heller to the tificate in the Best Chapter Con- Louisville, Ky.-The Kentucky Youngstown, o-Youngs- And now, readers, our best chapter in District 2, will be test, placing it a the top officially presented to the Chap- time and space is up, so we must Aleph Club is planning to issue town 169 elected Harold Chevlin eight chapters in the country. take leave of you for the present. a regular chapter publication. ter by Harry Rothman, past GAG. as its new Aleph Godol and Abe Our best wishes go also to Hy- Send your news contributions in, Plans have been made for its Harry is in quite a mood himself. Harshman as its Aleph Mazkir. man Goldberg of Lorain 267, Dis- and let the order know what Dis- printing, and a staff has been having recently popped the ques- The chapter held its annual pic- trict 2's new Grand Councillor. trict 2 is accomplishing. The ad- chosen to handle the job. tion to Miss Jean Marks of this nic, inviting the feminine beau- With his long training in leading dress is still 761 Westgate, St. city. ties of the city to attend. A. Z. A. in Lorain, will do a Louis, Mo. August 20, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 7 Haves Presents Medal to Selevan New York Chats FOLLOW THE The outstanding meeting ever in your chapter to secure details TRADITION OF arranged in New York was that on the camp in Lakeville. Okay? of Tuesday, July 23, when Irv OTHER CHAPTERS Kaler, Burt Weithorn, and New York AZA as the border- Haves met with Mayor LeGuardia ing region to District 3 shouts at his summer city hall. The may- or's enthusiasm, sincerity, and welcome to Lowell Adelson, Dis- trict 3's full time secretary Present One of deep understanding of youth pro- blems made a big hit. Kaler, Wei- These to Your thorn, and Haves are still raving A few semi-annual reports are about him. still hiding. How 'em, Outgoing gang? Those election reports, too, Kaler has the thanks of all New huh? Aleph Godol York AZA for his fine work while in the city. Though in the big FELLOWS - I can't stop talk- town for his own personal work ing and you can't forget SEP- he gave much of his time to meet TEMBER 6th week-end at CED- with the boys, advisors, and B'nai ARS, LAKEVILLE, CONN. It's a New York, N. Y. - Hy Haves, local AZA Director, is shown B'rith. Yah,suh they all wan- special week-end for you. Let's presenting the AZA Hebrew Letter Writing Medal to Irwin Sele- na move south now as Kaler see you there. It's the opening van (extreme right), national winner, and member of the Ger- made a terrific hit, especially at gun of a year of activity. SYALIS. shom Seixas chapter of Brooklyn, on the occasion of the recent the rally. rally at Hotel Edison for the new Grand Aleph Godol, Irvin Howie Goldstein and his Tem- Sponsor New York Kaler, steated left, who looks on. Sam Grossman of Jersey City, former District 3 sectional Field Secretary, is seated second from ple Beth El of Boro Park boys Photo Contest left. R.A.G. KEY P.A.G. BADGE & GUARD deserve a real hand and thanks for their grand hospitality to Ka- By LESTER ABRAMSON ler and the other boys from out New York-This is to remind Writing Jerry Safur Ocean Parkway Wins of town. The California gang $5.00 $6.00 all New York City alephs of the were were taken care of by the photography contest sponsored by Official Business of N. Y Track-Field Boro Park alephs. the Gustave Hartman Chapter 334 of Brighton Beach. All en- Santa Monica AZA Tournament Order Direct from: THE BIGGEST SUMMER tries for the contest must be sent EVENT YET IS LAKESVILLE, to Mr. Sid Schwartz, 1599 West By PAUL HILLINGER L. G. Balfour Co. SEPTEMBER 6th WEEK-END. 6th street, Brooklyn, N. Y., by Long Beach, Cal.- On re- Bronx, N. Y. - Two Hundred At the spacious and beautiful midnight Saturday, August 31, turning from the national and fifty Alephs turned out for Cedars Country Club a week-end camp convention at Akron, New York's Second Annual Track Attleboro, Mass. 1940. of fun is waiting all New York The rules for the contest are as Ohio, the Long Beach delegate, and Field Turnament. Ocean alephs. Special transportation ar- follows: Sol Laver, told the alephs of Parkway Jewish Center Chapter, rangements are being made. Each 1. Participants Any Aleph registered his chapter the critical condi- presenting an all around team with the Supreme Advisory Council prior tion our friend and brother chapter mazkir has word about again won the Baracinni Trophy to May 1, 1940. and member of any aleph, Jerry Safur, is in. He chapter in New York City, other than the by garnering 33 1/3 points. The it. See him and make arrange- ments. For further information Gustave Hartman Chapter, is eligible learned while visiting Jerry Queens Village and G. M. Seixas 2. Each Aleph may send in an SS many that he receives only an aver- Chapters trailed behind tied for call the AZA Office. Oh yes, the entries as he wishes. price is $7.50 for Friday night, 3. No entry fee is required. age of one card a day from second with 11 points. 4. One copy of each picture must be friends. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday Tom Katz of Temple Beth El sent in. Seeing the need for moral, of Boro Park was the star of the breakfast. And what meals. And 5. The size of each picture must not what a time Come and start be smaller than 3 3/4 in. by 4 1/4 in. as well as financial support, afternoon walking away with the 6. The subject of the photo is optional. the Long Beach chapter adopt- mile and half mile runs. Stan off your fall AZA program with The participant's address, a real bang. SYALIS- See you chapter' name and number should be writ- ed the policy of bringing a Flamm, captain of OPJC was in- SOCIAL ten on the back of each entry. postcard for every aleph to ev- dividual high scorer with 11 SERVICE at Lakeville in September? 8. The Judges are: ery meeting. At a certain time Dr. Moses Carnes points. Bronx-Manhattan Alephs have Mr. Harry Katkowsky every meeting all the alephs The affair was handled by a Mr. Melvin Silbershein will write Jerry a few lines of special committee assisting Hy a treat in store for them on Aug- 9. Photos will be returned only if a encouragement. In this way self addressed, stamped envelope is en- Haves, New York Director. They ust 17th weekend. Harry Brager closed with the entries of each aleph. Jerry will receive twenty-nine were Zeke Nathanson, Sam Katz, has arranged a special week end 10. The Awards are: cards every week from the First prize-gold plated A. Z. A. key. Sender Seaver, Sol Kurlander, I. for all in Paterson, New Jersey Long Beach chapter. See Harry for details. And all Second prize silver inter-chapter Solomon, Dr. K. Mirkin, Morris medal. New York is invited to Jersey on Schwartz, and Leslie Kreger of Third prize bronze inter-chapter the 25th of August when Newark medal Washington. runs their tournament. JOIN 11. Awards are to be presented at the District Camp Convention, to be held in 200 ATTEND QUITE A TRICK TO KEEP JERSEY IN GRAND FRATERN- September, 1940. ITY SPIRIT. Announce Chapter OF THEM GOING. CAN YOUR CHAPTER DO IT ? Bay State, Pawtucket Pittsfield, Mass. is still gaga Split Regional Title C. V. R. TOURNEY Officers in Dist. 1 about Viscount Laury DeYago, Boston, Mass. According to the Bronx aleph who was taken By JACK LEVINE semi-annual election reports re- as a French Vicount by all those OH, BOY! New Bedford, Mass.-The New By KENNETH KOLLMAN ceived by Harry Cushing, field I'LL HAVE MORE attending the Conn. Valley OF THE Bedford Aleph Club played host Pittsfield, Mass The annual secretary of District 1, the follow- SAME! Tournament July 28th week end. Larry is a member o Adath Israel to the chapters of the Black- Connecticut Valley Region Sum- ing alephs were elected to head stone-Narragansett Region at the mer Tournament, sponsored by the their respective chapters for the 00 and studied French for three Max H. Berkowitz Chapter 293 term ending December 31: years in high school. The same annual Summer Tournament. Bay stunt was pulled by him on JUDY State Chapter defeated Pawtuck- of Pittsfield, was held July 27 David Katz, East Boston Aleph and 28 at Camp Merrill on Pon- GARLAND and she loved it. et for the Regional title in base- Club; Jack Adler, Medford 283; toosuc Lake with the largest at- Philip Danker, Lynn Aleph Club; Thanks are in order to Groch ball, while Pawtucket came back tendance that the affair has ever Harold Spector, West End 369; for transporting the N. Y. gang in to win the track meet. In the drawn. Among the chapters at- ack Goldma, Maccabee (Burling- his - Yep 25 strong. tennis finals, Norman Green de- FIDELITY tending were Bridgeport 286, New ton) 354: Melvin Mednicoff, Hav- feated Robert Lesco for the title. Haven 100 and 330, Schenectady erhill 124; Allen Cooperstein, ALEPH GODOLS SHOULD 226, Springfield 27 and Forest Tauton 160: Herman Sahl, Ko- KEEP FEEDING HIM WELL, BE HOLDING EXECUTIVE SES- Give to Safur Fund Park, Hartford 90, Meridan 280, hut (New Haven) 330; Leon Ca- HE'LL GROW STRONGER! SIONS during these Utica 325, Middletown 174, and gan, Bevelry Aleph Club: Leonard months. We plan a big year and By SAUL MINDLIN New York 348. Tariff, Achdus (Springfield) 27: you won't be able to keep the New York, N. Y.-The Beth-El The week-end's activities be- George Borr. Fall River 159 pace unless you plan your work of Flatbush Chapter has just gan with a dance Saturday evening Udell Goff, Worcester 52; Samuel Want to Meet 'er? now. We know you can carry out completed its drive to raise funds at which Miss Gertrude Arrowitz Miller, New Bedford Aleph Club. the plan but plan it NOW. for the Jerry Safur Fund. Thirty of Pittsfield, was chosen "Sweet- Syd. Blyden, Bay State (Wor- dollars was sent to Jerry as a re- h eartof A. z. A." and presented cester) 346; George Solish, Woon- Membership Chairmen will be sult of this drive. The chapter's with a mother of pearl pendant socket 147: George Shapiro, Bos- contacted in the fall for some real social service activities will now bearing the A. Z. A. crest. Sun- ton 189: Joseph Barker, Meriden expansion work. Chicago tops us day morning the visiting alephs 280; Clifton Pezim, Toronto 103; be concentrated on raising funds in membership, but by December for the A. Z. A Red Cross Am- registered and then reported at Jacob Stoller, Chelsea 238; Ber- that will be a thing of the past if Camp Merrill for the events which nard Rosen, Montefiore (Buffalo) bulance, which was suggested by your chapter assists us. WATCH began at 11 o'clock. Winning their 178; Milton Rome, Ararat (Hart- the Camp Convention. FOR THE SPECIAL AN- first ball game by a healthy score, ford) 90; Philip Slonim, Forest NOUNCEMENTS IN REGARD TO Pittsfield went into the finals Park (Springfield) Aleph Club: MEMBERSHIP PLANS. Inwood Local Champs with great enthsuiasm to face a Saul Wersted, Revere 346; Sher- powerful team from Park City man Spector New Haven 110. Ben Rivlin, mazkir of OPJC, By SHELDON COHEN chaper 286 of Bridgeport. Bridge- Harry Arnold, Lord Tweeds- New York, N. Inwood deserves a big hand and thanks port went out in front to win by muir Aleph Club: Abe Weinberg, Aleph Club defeated the Pelham a score of 7 to 4. of all for his fine New York boat Sons of Utopia Aleph Club; Abe Ride Outing Sunday, August 4. Bay Chapter in a baseball game A supper and social at the Jew- Cohen, Adelphi Aleph Club, and recently to become the Bronx- ish Community Center followed Lazarus Cohen, Lyon Cohen Fun was had by all. Incidentally, Ben has prepared a fine BROOK- Manhattan champions. They are in the evening. Speakers included Aleph Club. all set to meet the Brooklyn Wilfred B. Feiga, District 1 mem- LYN COUNCIL CONSTITUTION. champs in September for the city ber on the S. A. C.: Harry Cush- DIRECTION OF BOROUGH title. ing, field secretary District 1: Malden Alephs All The chapter recently sponsored Hyman Haves, New York region- ACTIVITIES are now in the Proud Uncles hands of each borough deputy. a Jerry Safur Fund Dance, and al director; Burton C. Weithorn, This new plan was outlined and are now prepared to plan affairs District Aleph Godol, and Sydney By JOE GOVENAR Hartnig, Regional Aleph Godol. Malden, Mass 14, 1940, worked out this summer. It goes for the A. Z. A. Red Cross am- a bulance. Some 200 alephs, B'nai B'rith and Pidyan ha-ben was held in honor into effect now. Harry Katkow- their friends were in attendance. of Larry Stephen, the son of sky watches over the Brooklyn Aleph S'gan Edward Bonsdroff. JULIETTE LANG area, Harry Brager, the Bronx- A. I. Club Elects This is the first time in the his- New York, N. Y.-If you Manhattan, Dave Finkelstein. Honor First Alumnus tory of International A. Z. A. that want to meet charming Miss Long Island. Each Council will By JULIUS KURTZ any member of a chapter has had Juliette Lang, you'll have to have a real job on their hands Bronx, N. -Adath Israel the honor of becoming a proud Brighton Beach, N. Y. On see the boys of the Inwood this year as the program calls for Aleph Club, with its new elec- father. At this affair, Mr. Stanley Sunday night, June 30, the Gus- Aleph Club. She's their new activity, membership, activity. tions of Art Rosenzweig as Aleph Werksman, the president of the sweetheart, But it's not so Hartman Chapter 334 of Brooklyn Council will meet Sep- Godol, and Milt Parnes as Aleph local Jewish Community Center. easy. Even Haves is still Brighton Beach held a farewell was master of ceremonies. Fol- tember 28th week-end in conven- Mazkir, has embarked upon a party here in honor of Phil Mes- trying. tion. Details later. real program of activity. Its first lowing a brief but very impres- sing, who left A. Z. A. as the first sive ceremony, a luncheon was event was the appearance, final- Hartman alumnus. served. During the luncheon, en- tation of the gift, dancing was Bud Jaffa gets back from Tex- ly, of the chapter newspaper. The Besides being Past Aleph Go- tertainment was presented by lo- held until midnight. as soon. Get those articles in now editorial staff warns all other dol, Aleph Shotare Kotone and cal talent. The first annual outing of Mal- for the VOICE. chapters that this publication Aleph Sopher of Gustave Hart- It was announced that the mem- den Chapter A. Z. A. was held MAZKIR we're counting on "Israel-Lite" will soon become man, Phil is Past Aleph Godol of bers of Malden Chapter and their at Riverside Park, Weston, Mass., you to contact your boys with the best paper in the land. Brooklyn Council, advisors had become honorary July 21, 1940. Thirty couples at- those special stories you've been uncles and grandfathers. At this tended. Everyone had an enjoy- getting in regard to summer Help build A. Z. A. to ever Don't forget to drop a line to time Aleph Godol Abraham Rig- able time, because of the very fine plans. You've been doing great up greater heights. Get a new, live Jerry Safur at Mt. Sinai Hospital, mont gave the proud father a gift program which had been pre- to now but we want everyone member for your chapter today. Chicago. for his son. Following the presen- pared. Page 8 THE SHOFAR August 20, 1940 New Officers active region in all A. A and does it of his own free will.' As a result of the large appro- Elijah appeared again. "I have (Continued from Page 1.) priation for A. Z. A. made by Dis- BYE come," he said, "to take back trict Grand Lodge Number Six. advisor The Reward of Good that which I gave you seven Franklin, 21. past Aleph Godol of very shortly a full-time director Deeds years ago. To which the man Cleveland Heights Chapter 177 will be appointed for the City of DAVID There was once a very poor replied, "During the last seven and a member of Chicago to succeed Albert Jacob- MORANTZ years my good wife and I have A. Z. A. since son. Chicago will thus become the man in Palestine who was known 1935. Sidney only city having a full-time A. Z. for his kindness and good deeds. used this wealth to bring happi- A. director with the exception of One day, while he was working ness to others, and. in doing so, served as Grand New York City, where Hy Haves in the fields, Elijah came him have found great happiness our- Aleph Mazkir last year. He is serves. disguised as an Arab. Elijah selves. If you know of anyone who will make better use of this a graduate of Atinsky Milwaukee Director said, "It is destined unto you to wealth which you placed in our Ohio State Uni- Julius Atinsky 23. a past have seven very happy and pros- versity, where he Dalmudic Dales.. care, I shall be glad to give it Aleph Godol and Aleph Mazkir of perous years. Do you wish them back to you.' was extremely Milwaukee Chapter 39, which he now or in your old age?" After "You have put this wealth to active in Hillel joined in 1935, has been appoint- Honor Thy Parents discussing the matter with his as an orator and ed part-time di- wife, the man said. "It is our good use." said Elijah, "and as a reward I have decided to let debater. rector for Mil- wish that we have the seven good waukee A. Z. you keep it always. Robert Fried- years now.' A. Atinsky Rabbi Judah said that Rabbi man. 22. the 1939 winner of who previously Eliezer was asked: "To what ex- Upon returning home soon af- ter, the man's wife rushed to him the Sam Beber served as libra- tent is one bound to honor his Passion Profits Nobody father and mother?' To which and said, "My good husband, the award, will serve rian of the A. Alexander the Great came to FRANKLIN Z. A. Circulat- he replied, "Come and see what children, while digging in our the gates of Heaven, knocked as director for yard. found a great treasure. St. Louis A. Z. A. He joined in ing Library, a heathen of Askelon, Darnoh thereon and demanded admit- Good fortune has indeed come to 1938 and subsequently became won the Harry ben Nothina by name, did. The tance. "Thou canst not enter us!" That evening .while discuss- Aleph Godol of Ebn Ezra Chapter Lapidus award Sages once desired to purchase here.' replied a voice from with in 1938 and the the happy change of affairs that 187. At present, he is a senior from him a jewel for the Ephod ni. "But," answered the ambi- law student at St. Louis Univer- following year for a great sum. But the key of had come to them. they laid tious monarch, "this is Alexan- sity Bernard Goldstein, located was elected a the safe in which the diamond plans for the seven years of pros- der the Great, the Conquerer, the at Louisville, Kentucky, will con- ATINSRI junior member perity that were to be theirs was kept happened to be under Master of the whole Earth. I de- tinue as Field Secretary for all of the Supreme Advisory Council "Let us make good use of these the pillow of his father, who was mand admittance!" District Number 2 chapters out- Other administrative officers asleep, and, since Darnoh would seven years.' the husband said. "No conquerer is admitted side of St. Louis, Kansas City and serving in A. Z. A. are Harry not disturb him. the sale was "Now that we have the means, here. replied the voice from Cleveland Cushing of Chelsea, Massachu- lost. In the following year, how- let us help the poor and do as within, "except him who con- setts, Field Secretary of District ever, God rewarded him with a much good as we possibly can.' Adelson to Philadelphia quers his own passions.' Number One: Hy Haves, Director of New York City; Sol Breibart birth of a red heifer among his So they spent the seven years in Lowell Adelson will become A. And SO it is written, that he herds, and the sages came to pur- doing good deeds, helping the Z. A.'s first full-time Field Secre- who gives way to passion makes Charleston. Field Secretary of tary when he takes over the reins District Number Five: Nate chase it. Darnoh said, know needy, bringing happiness to desolate his home. Even as the of office this week in Philadel- very well that should I ask any those less fortunate and giving Wahlberg, Milwaukee, Field Sec- Psalmist says, much stronger is aid where needed. phia as chief retary of District Number Six: amonut of money for it, you will he who conquers his passione a d m inistrator give it to me. However, I only When the seven years were up, Max Chomsky, part-time Director than he who conquers a city. for District 3. of Detroit A, Z. A.: and George wish to make good the loss I sus- He will main- Shendelman, Memphis, Field Sec- tained when I honored my fa- tain headquar- retary of District Number Seven. ther." ters in the of When the sages were informed Jewish Oddities fice of Joseph BRING A FRIEND- of this, they said, "Behold, if one Herbach, Secre- is not commanded to do so, and tary of B'nai B'rith District perforing it, is thus rewarded Grand Lodge how much more will be the re- Number Three ward to one who is instructed to at 709 North do so and really does it?" For Franklin St. Rabbi Chanania says. "The re- ADELSON Adelson, hav- ward of fulfilling a command- ing served for ment is much greater to one who the past several years as Field is commanded and does it than Secretary for the Central and TO THE NEXT MEETING! to one who is not commanded Northern Regions of District Four on the west coast, will bring to District Number Three a wealth of valuable A. Z. A. experience Lowell, who is 23. has not missed Chat Books a national A. Z. A. convention since he joined the Oakland Chap- THE MAPS USED BY ter 42. seven years ago. Past Jewish Literary News and Notes COLUMBUS WERE DRAWN Aleph Mazkir of his chapter, he UP BY JEHUDA CRESQUES, later became Grand Aleph Godol By BENNY BRITH KNOW AS THE "MAP JEW. in 1936 and last month was WHO WAS DIRECTOR OF awarded the A, Z. A. Legion of THE PORTUGUESE Honor. In his capacity as Field Hitler Headlines ACADEMY AT SAYRES. Secretary, Adelson will also serve As the strange European war enters its eighth month, the world as director for Philadelphia A. is still asking whether Hitler can win, how strong is Germany, can Jehuda Cresques flourished at Majorca and Barcelona at the Z. A. succeeding Freddie Weiss: the Reich get essential war materials from Russia, will the Nazi home end of the fourteenth century He was so well known for his abilities who has done such a marvelous front crack and is the German army so powerful as the Nazis say it in map-making, as well as for his knowledge of the then-known job during the past couple of is. The answers to these questions, on which the immediate course world, that his work was sought after by the most powerful figures years. of world history depends, are given in detail by Fritz Sternberg in of his day. The maps used by Columbus were drawn by him. Prince As Field Secretary, Adelson FROM NAZI SOURCES (Alliance Book Corp.), which draws exclu- Juan of Aragon sent to Charles VI of France in 1381, when the lat- will succeed Saul Dizenfeld of sively on Nazi official and semi-official sources to explain why Hitler ter was a lad of thirteen years, a "mappa mundi" made by Cresques. Ambridge, who last year took It has been suggested that this is the well-known Catalan map now can't win. charge of chapters west of Har- The same questions as well as such other as do the German peo- in the Louvre, which marks an epoch in the history of map-making, risburg and also Sam Grossman ple favor the war, are they for the alliance with Russia, will Germany as the recent discoveries of Marco Polo were added to the usual in- of Jersey City, who took charge go Communist, and will the Nazis ever launch the full force of war formation contained in the "portulani" or sea charts of the Medi- of chapters east of Harrisburg. are answered in WITHIN GERMANY (D. Appleton-Century) by Os- terranean mariners. Holtzman Moves to Frisco wald Garrison Villard, the only American journalist who has visited In 1390 Cresques obtained no less a sum than 60 louvres and 8 Seymour Holtzman, 23, of Los both Germany and England since the war began, in this terse and il- sous for a map made by him for Don Juan, King of Aragon. In the luminating first-hand study Spanish persecution of 1391, Cresques was forcibly converted and was Angeles, has been temporarily ap- First published on the eve of Hitler's ascension, when it was known as Jaffuda Cresques; he appears to have remained in Majorca pointed as full-time Field Secre- hailed as the ablest analysis of the collapse of German democracy and for a considerable time and to have become known to people there the rise of Nazism, Edgar Ansel Mowrer's GERMANY PUTS THE as "lo Juen buscoler," the Map Jew, or as "el Judio do la brujela," CLOCK BACK (William Morrow & Co.), now brought up to date with the Compass Jew. In 1419, King Henry the Navigator, established a new material covering the period to the eve of the war, remains one naval observatory at Sayres and summoned him Mestre Jaime of of the finest expositions of the forces underlying the Nazi upheaval. Majorca, who was probably identical with Cresques. Covering much the same ground in briefer fashion is HITLER'S GERMANY by Karl Loewenstein (The Macmillan Co.), a former Ger- man professor of constitutional law, whose compact appraisal of Naz- ism in operation shows that the Nazi government has been a war gov- ernment since its inception. The story of Hitler's Germany through the yes of a 12-year-old American girl who lived in the Reich most of her life is effectively told by Patsy Ziemer, with the help of her father, former headmaster o the American School in Berlin, in TWO THOUSAND AND TEN DAYS OF HITLER (Harper & Bros.), a vivid and personable narra- tive of five exciting years in Naziland as they impressed a child. Much has been written about the fate of the German Jews but in SIX YEARS OF HITLER (Allen & Unwin, Ltd.), G. Warburg has compiled the first factual compilation of everything Nazi Germany has done to them. Based exclusively on official German publications or reliable British reports, this book is a terrifying record, for it re- counts only the facts published by the Nazis themselves, facts which are now assembled in one place in English for the first time. LEVY BEN GERSON INVENTED Without attempting to create literature, Almo Beals Simmons, a THE FIRST WAS A SEA Utah Mormon, has written one of the most moving human documents INSTRUMENT QUADRANT AND of our day in I WRITE IN ANGUISH (Desèret News Press), a true FOR OBSERVING WAS CALLED THE STARS account, in the form of letters, cables and press reports, of his lengthy *JACOB'S 'STAFF" and vain efforts to rescue a young Czech Jewish boy from the Nazi hell and to bring him to America. Levi Ben Gershon was born in 1288 and died circa 1344. He SEYMOUR HOLTZMAN was also known as Leon de Bagnols and, in Latin as Magister Leo tary of District Number Four. He Fiction That Is Fact Hebraeus. He began the study of philosophy at a very early age, and will maintain offices along with The hopelessness of all Jews in Germany is realistically epitom- was not uite thirty years old when he began to write the "Milhamot Eddie Zeisler, District Number ized in THE FUGITIVE (Harper & Bros.), by John Grame, a tense Adonai." the philosophical work which brought him great renown, Four B'nai B'rith Secretary at and moving story of the flight of a single Jew from the Gestapo, He earned a livelihood probably by the practice of medicine, 149 Eddy Street, San Francisco, translated from the German. He was a prolific writer and his works include many volumes, California. In his new position, In the same vein is COLD POGROM, by Max L. Berges (Jewish among them being a commentary on the bible and a treatist on as- Seymour combines the job that Publication Society), a brilliant first novel about a typical Jewish tronomy. The latter volume consists of 136 chapters, wherein Levi he previously had as part-time family in Germany and what happened to them under Hitler. gives a description of an instrument which he had invented for pre- Field Secretary for the Southern Blending fact with fiction, Albert Nesor fashions a chilling novel cise astronomical observation and which he calls "megalleh ammuk- Region with the work that Adel- about Nazi brutaliy in THE MAD DOG OF EUROPE (Epic Publish- kot". There are also astronomical tables and the results of many son has just give up as part-time ers), the hero of which is a disillusioned Nazi henchman. years of astronomical observations. Field Secretary for the Central The problem of adjustment to a new environment and culture as The chapters dealing with the new instrument were translated and Northern Regions. Having met by German refugees in America provides Walter Schoenstadt into Latin by order of Pope Clement VI (1342). Later the whole joined A. Z. A. in 1937, Seymour served as Aleph Godol of Fidelity with the theme for THE CRADLE BUILDER (Farrar & Rinehart), worik was translated into Latin. Chapter 264 in the year they won a tender and sensitive story of one man's family. Although a distinguished Talmudist, Levi ben Gershon never As exciting as the headlines from abroad which form their held a rabbinical office. His commentary on the Bible displays, his second place in the best all- around chapter contest. For the theme-are the one-act plays contained in SIX ANTI-NAZI command of the Arabic tongue in addition to Hebrew and Latin. PLAYS (Contemporary Play Publications), in which the authors give He makes frequent comparsion between the Hebrew and Arabic past two years, he had the dis- vent to their personal animosity to the Nazi reign of terror without words in his commentary, while he speaks of Latin as the language tinction of administering the most sacrificing dramatic craftsmanship of the Christians.