The SHOFA Official Organ Aleph 3adik Aleph of B'nai B'rith VOL. XVI SEPTEMBER 24, 1940 No. 3 ANNOUNCE NEW Books Chosen for Take Aeronautical Training Course Review Contest to RELIGION IN NAT'L. DEPUTY Take Place of Essay CRISIS FOR Washington, D. C.-The Su- preme Advisory Council today an- nounced the new Book-Review APPOINTMENTS contest, which is to take the place of the previous English 1940 ORATORY Essay contest. The National Office has pre- Washington, D. C. - The Su- pared a list of 25 books dealing Washington, D. C. The Su- preme Advisory Council today an- with various phases of American preme Advisory Council today an- nounced the following appoint- and Jewish topics, both fiction nounced the following subject for ments of national deputies for re- and non-fiction. A book-review is the 1940-41 oratorical contest: gions nad councils for the year to be written on the books chosen. "Religion in the Present Crisis. 1940-41: ranging from 1,500 to 2,500 The attention of the Alephs is District One words. These reviews are to be called to the change in the con- typed double-space on 8 1/2 by 11 test procedure. Instead of the Maine and Nova Scotia-Meyer former ten-minute prepared ora- Minsky, 46 Leighton St., Bangor, white paper. The various chapters and Aleph tions, as held heretofore, there is Me. to be a six-minute prepared ora- Southern Ontario- Leslie Pasis, clubs have received full informa- tion. One half-hour before the 144 Rebecca St., Ontario, Canada. tion on this book-review contest. Kansas City, Mo.-Left to right-Barney Goldberg, Jack contest, the orator will receive a Tri-State Charles Berman, 2 together with a list of the 25 Caplan, Jake Baraban, Robert Friedman and Jay Franklin, five question prepared by the national Maple Court. Roxbury, Mass. books chosen. Alephs of Kansas City 2, were among those selected for a free office. After the six-minute pre- Ontobec-Max Gennis, 21 York The chairmen of the Cultural scholarship in aeronautical training as part of a course spon- pared orations have been deliv- St. Ottawa, Canada. Committees, as well as the Aleph ered, the contestants will speak Montreal- Louis Feldstein, 6506 Godol, should induce as many sored here by the local Jewish Community Center. Advisor Nate extemporaneously for four min- Papinau Ave., Montreal, Canada. members as possible to conttrib- Mnookin is on the board of the Center's Air Training School. utes on the question given them. Blackstone - Narragansett ute book-reviews to this contest. The extemporaneous speeches will Louis Kahn, 19 S. Flagg St., Wor- The local chapter deadline is These five Alephs are now enrolled in the course, and rep- be given in the same order that cester. Mass. March 1, after which date the re- resent the largest number from any single organization to be so the prepared speeches were de- Bronx-Manhattan Harry Bra- views are to be sent to the dis- honored. Theoretical training is given at the Center, while livered. ger. 150 East 182d St., New York trict field secretary. ground work is given at the local airport. In this way, the C. feels City. that there will be greater interest Brooklyn Harry Katkowski. in the oratorical contests, and the 724 East 27th St., Brooklyn. Long Island-Dave Finklestein, We Meet the Challenge Alephs will be more fully prepar- ed to discuss their topics on the 8451 Beverly Road, Kew Gardens, basis of thoroughly understood Long Island, N. Y. material. The chairmen of the Connecticut Paul Goodwin, cultural and the Aleph 206 Aldin Ave., New Haven, Conn. Godol should begin immediately Frontier Appointment unan- Our Answer to the Call of the Times to choose their chapter's repre- nounced. sentative through a local orator- District Two ical contest. With the regionals Eastern Ohio Manny Stern, beginning immediately after Oc- 967 Parkway Road, Cleveland, O. By HENRY MONS tober, preparation should begin Indiana Norman Weissman, U now. cio Kirschbaum Community Cen- Member of the Supreme Advisory C f A. z. A. The rules for judging the con- ter, Indianapolis, Ind. test are 50 per cent for content, Western Ohio and Kentucky- PRESIDENT OF B'NAI E 25 per cent for delivery of the Harry Goldstein, 50 East Broad prepared speech and 25 per cent St. Columbus. O. G over 25,000 Jewish stu- for delivery of the extempora- Rocky Mountain Melvin Len- Sounding a high note of on 43 campuses where Jew- neous speech. efsky, 2542 Race, Denver, Colo. courage and faith, Mr. Monsky, youth's vision, energy and ca- Winners of district finals win a Kansas-Missouri Announce- ty for achievement are being ment later in his Rosh Hashanah message free trip to next year's national lessed for constructive pur- to the Jews of America, out- finals and the camp convention. District Three S. And from these young peo- Northern Keystone-Aaro Tal- lines a program for all Amer- will come our leaders of to- icans to meet the challenge row. As the Hillel Founda- Despite War, Leeds (See "New Deputies" Page 8.) that faces all who believe in the tions bring home to college youth American Editor, the values and traditions of the A. Z. A. Making Jewish people, so does Aleph Za- Great Progress Events of the past year have dik Aleph imbue adolescent youth demonstrated the danger of pre- with a positive approach to Jew- dictions during an epoch of cata- ish problems, guarding then Washington, D. C.-According clysmic changes. To have fore- against a distorted perspective to word received today from Louis seen but a fraction of the gave and assuring them of a broadened E. Wigoder, Advisor of the Leeds, happenings of the year to which horizon. And the Vocational Serv- England chapter, the A. Z. A. is we are about to bid an unregret- ice Bureau of B'nai B'rith helps making tremendous strides not- withstanding the fact that Eng- ful farewell even the wisdom of to direct all Jewish youth in a land is in the throes of the great- the prophets of old would not more intelligent selection of ca reers and occupations in a world est struggle in its history have sufficed. Yet there were far- sighted men and women who had Not long ago the chapter spon- in flux. the vision and understanding to We have confidence that what- sored its first A. Z. A. Sabboth. This was followed by a 'Youth see the trend of the times. ever the morrow may hold in and Law Enforcement Program." It was not so long ago that store, courage, patriotism, faith, at which time the principal speak- those who were denouncing Nazis, loyalty and character will always er was His Majesty's represent- Fascists and Communists in Am- be desirable assets. And these are ative from Wakefield Prison. erica as a threat to American de- the attributes which B'nai B'rith Henry Monsky On August 28. Mr. Wigoder re- mocracy were cried down as has taught and will continue to THE PIE-EYED PIPER been outspoken and unequivocal teach those who come within the ported that the chapter was hold- prophets of doom. It was only ing its first dance and that the yesterday that those who sounded in opposition to and condemna- sphere of its influence. THE CHAPTER VIRTUOSO WHO proceeds will go toward the pur- a warning against the enemy at tion of all movements inimical to 98 Years of Service HAS JUST LEARNED TO PLAY chase of an ambulance, which is home, against the pseudo-patriot American institutions and Amer- BY EAR EYE, NOSE, AND THROAT, As the year 5701 in the He- being sponsored by the Leeds who waved the American flag ican freedom. AND DOESN'T MISS A CHANCE brew calendar takes its place in Jewish Community The chapter with his hand and in his heart TO BE THE LIFE OF THE PARTY Americanism Not Chauvinism the annals of man, B'nai B'rith has decided to do this, in view of was betraying everything that flag looks back upon 98 years of serv- the fact that it can not make a stood for were likened to Jere- Time was, and not long ago, ice to humanity during which direct contribution for the ambu- miah of old. Nor do we have to when ni too many quarters Am- B'nai B'rith has witnessed much lance being purchased by the Am- Want to Sponsor go beyond this fast-ebbing year ericanism was regarded as blatant history in the making. It has seen erican A. Z. A. to remember the skepticism which chauvinism. Now the whole coun- crises come and go. It has heard The chapter is now making ar- A Winter Tourney? greeted those who urged Amer- try is turning to a renewed fervor prophets of doom foretell the end rangements for its second degree ica to make herself strong by of dramatized Americanism, in its of civilization- they are doing and hopes to apply for its perma- building her moral and material best sense. Long before the pres- Washington, D. C. Chap- ent trend. B'nai B'rith carried on (See "Monsky's Message" Page 8) nent charter in the near future. defenses. ters interested in sponsoring Then foreign isms were regard- an intensive Americanism activity Regional and District Tourna- ed by many as academic political as an integral part of its year- nents in basketball, oratory, theories without potential danger round program. and debate are urged to sub- to America. But now that these There were many, too. who de- mit a bid to their District alien philosophies and their ad- plored the lack of moral fibre and 1940-41 5701 Field Secretary. vocates have come out of hiding lack of responsibility in youth, This year all officials are and stand forth as a challenging who had been blamed for many working toward having the menace to the peace and security of our political, economic and largest participation in the of the nation, it is obvious to all moral ills. Recognizing youth's Winter Tournaments in the that participation in the activities potentialities for helping to regen- history of the Fraternity. For of Nazi, Fascist and Communist erate American and Jewish life. rules governing the tourna- inspired and, directed organiza- B'nai B'rith this year broadened NEW YEAR GREETINGS ments, Alephs are referred to tions is no longer compatible with the scope of its Hillel Founda- the latest edition (1940) of any pretense of loyalty to Amer- tions, which were founded nearly SUPREME ADVISORY COUNCIL Inside Information, the A, Z. ica and American ideals. We of two decades ago as cultural, reli- A. members manual, B'nai B'rith are proud that the gious nad social welfare centers Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith public pronouncements of our au- at American universities and col- thorized spokesmen have always leges. The Hillel movement now Page 2 THE SHOFAR September 24, 1940 The National The SHOFAR The Official Organ Aleph zadik Aleph of B'nai Farm School By DR. HAROLD B. ALLEN, President EDITOR JULIUS BISNO ASSISTANT EDITOR BEN BARKIN ASSISTANT EDITOR IRVING LEVITAS Editor's Note: In response to requests, The Shofar is ART EDITOR JACK SHAFTON printing this article about the National Farm School lo- CONTRIBUTING CUSHING, BERNARD GOLD. cated at Doylestown, Pa. Considerable interest has been STEIN, LOWELL ADELSON, SEYMOUR HOLTZMAN, SOL shown in the school since the S. A. C. announced that it BREIBART, NATHAN WAHLBERG, GEORGE SHENDELMAN. would give three half scholarships for incidental expenses HY HAVES, SID FRANKLIN, LEONARD B BOB (each $175 for three years). Alephs desiring an applica- PUZZLE FRIEDMAN, AARON ZUCKER, AL JACOBSON, MAX CHOM- SKY. tion for one of the scholarships should write to A. Z. A. BYOMax.F.Baer, SUPREME ADVISORY COUNCIL: Sam Beber, Omaha, Nebr. President: Jacos Headquarters, 1003 K St., N. W., Washington, D. e. DirectorBNAIBRITH J Lieberman. Les Angeles, Calit. First Vice-President Joseph Herbach Philadelphia Second Julius Bisno. Washington. D. Executive Director; Ben Barkin, Washington. D C. Assistant Executive Director: Irving Levitas, Washington In view of the fact that our Vocational Service National Cultural Director: Hyman Goldstein Washington D. Treasurer Wilfred B. Feiga, Worcester, Mass. Henry Monsky Omaha Nebr. Louis Cohen Ft former catalogue is now out of Bureau Smith. Ark.: Sidney Kusworm, Dayton, Ohio: Philip M. Klutznick, Omaha, Nebr. print, and the new copies have Maurice Bisgyer, ashington, D. Nicholas M. Brazy, Ft. Wayne. Ind.: Alfred M. not yet come from the press, the Cohen, Cincinnati, Ohio: Joe Borenstein, Chicago, III.; Irving Kaler, Atlanta, Ga. and Sol Dizenfeld, Ambridge, Pa. following facts are submitted rel- ative to The National School. Jearshoos Q. How can I get training for a national defense job in indus- THE SHOFAR is published twenty-one times per year, Monthly during July, An- Bernard Olansky, Phila- gust and September, and semi -monthly from October through June, by the Supreme The National Farm School is a delphia. Advisory Council of the Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'na) B'rith. Publication offices, 200 non-sectarian institution, which Service Life Bldg. Omaha Nebr. and 1003 K St., N. W., Washington, D. C Entered A. The best place to get in- as Second Class Matter Sept. 27, 1939, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under provides both practical and the- formation on training facilities in the Act of August 24, 1912 oretical training for young men your community is your local The school is located in Bucks BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, by public employment office. SEPTEMBER 24, 1940 - - $1 Per Year county, Pennsylvania, in one of Carl Van Doran. This is a great the finest agricultural sections of Q. What are the chances for biography of a great American. 4 the country. Over 1,000 fertile Jews in the field of aviation?- Too many people know Franklin acres of land are included within Bernard Brickman, Norma, N. J. only through selections from the its boundaries. It boasts of one A. There are as yet few Jew- famous "Autobiography;" here Grand Aleph Godol: of the finest dairy herds in the ish workers in the field of avia- here is a chance to see a full and state. Other departments, includ- tion. There are already signs of complete one of the really great- ing floriculture, landscape, poul- discrimination, although the in- est America has produced. As a try and horticulture, are equally dustry is too new to hazard an diplomat and student of human efficient. opinion as to the place the Jew 'HAPPY NEW YEAR affairs, Franklin was with the is likely to occupy in its various The institution is intended pri- best of his times; as a scientist. MY BROTHERS, marily for the city boy who branches. The national defense his experiments are all to well program may open the field to should have an opportunity, more known: as a liberal, his words many more Jews. However, the AND HEADS UP!" important than ever in these com- were of a calibre to rank with all uncertain state of world affairs petitive days, to enjoy the bene- great American thinkers. It is at this writing makes it difficult fits of country life. The instruc- important to observe that Fran- tion is based on this fact. In for us to give an indication of the lin himself destroyed the myth To me there is no thought as the forging of our common des- other words, boys who come from extent to which job opportunities that he was anti-Semitic by con- stimulating and reinvigorating às tiny. the cities require an entirely dif- will be opened in aviation. (For tributing towards the building of the perception of an approaching "I am thankful that here in ferent type of training than is a 3,000-word description of Jobs the Germantown synagogue. tomorrow. The bitterness and our land of liberty the sanctity necessary for young men who in Aviation, send 10 cents in disappointment of unscaled of the home is preserved in all grew up in a rural environment. stamps or coin to the B'nai B'rith heights are completely lost in the of its hereditary completeness. The former must not only learn Vocational Service Bureau.) expectancy of another day's op- That I am allowed to distribute the science and theory of agricul- Q. Are there any colleges that portunity to recoup that which is my affections and love among my ture, but they must become fa- give courses in hotel administra- lost. As we hesitate today, mo- family, friends and associates ac- miliar with the long hours and tion? -Jack Finkel, Brooklyn, mentarily, before plunging into cording to the best dictates of my the hard work that are part of New York. another year's activity, another conscience, and not in blind obe- the life of a successful farmer. Carl A. A very thorough course cov- succession of days of brilliant op- dience to some corporate state. To achieve this. it is necessary ering all phases of hotel work is portunity and challenge, our thank God that the prin- that most of the work in the thoughts in the main are joyful ciples of freedom, liberty and given at Cornell University, barns and in the fields should be Itchaca, N. ones, tempered only slightly with equality, for which my forefa- done by the students themselves recollections of events which we thers shed their blood SO that Benjamin For this reason, the so-called (Editor's Note: Mr. Baer will must relegate to our memors of here in my beloved country could Franklin Side Madariaga answer through this column ques- "Antioch system" has been adopt- tions on occupations and voca- the past. be established a sanctuary of ed in a modified form. Students tional problems directed to him I am afraid that we have al- freedom for religious and social follow class work regularly for EARLY MARRICAN at 1003 K Street, N. W., Wash- lowed the press of world events thought, remain today inviolable eight weeks, and then shift to ington, D. C. The subject of the to force us into the stagnation of and untarnished. practical work, which they fol- inquiry should be of general in- pessimism. It is now, as we lift "And lastly, I am thankful for low continuously during a similar POLISH terest.) our prayers to God on the eve of the opportunity and privilege of period. WOODS our Rosh Hashanah, that we are prayer." The full course is three years afforded an opportune time to In this time, when men have in duration. During all of the Announce Rules take stock of our blessings. temporarily removed themselves first year and a part of the sec- Sitting here I have collated from the benefits of live, toler- ond year. students are transferred Thanksgiving Ass'n. some of the treasures which are ance and understanding, we pray from one department to another yet ours, and it is in this light that men will soon envelop them- in order to give them sufficient that I present my ballad of A. Z. selves in the tranquility of peace contact with all branches of farm- ISTOPHER COLUMBUS, Poetry Contest A. youth to you. I am sure that And if it must come, and its ap ing. During the latter half of by Salvador de Madariaga. Senor you can all embellish this list. pearance is inevitable; let it come the second year and throughout de Madariaga is considered one Washington, D. Z. A. thank God for the challenge, with the force of a giant flood all of the third year, students ad- of the great Spanish scholars of headquarters has just been ad- opportunity and courage which is unobstructable, imperishable and here to one major subject, which our day, and his writings have vised of information with regard America's. That the spirit, vision undeterable. Let it inundate all represents the agricultural branch secured a reputation for him that to the National Poetry Contest and foresight of our forefathers the deserts of hate, bias and race of their choice. is indeed enviable. This latest conducted by the National is still with us, and generates our prejudice, and may it leave in its book from his pen is of great in- There is no tuition charge at Thanksgiving Association. This search for a better and more har- wake only those cases of love terest because it is not only a The National Farm School, either information is carried in The monious civilization. and harmony so that men can good study of Columbus, but be- for instruction or for mainten- Shofoar for those Alephs or Ad- "I am thankful for the rich and join hands with his fellow man cause it offers new proof tha ance. The latter includes com- visors who may be interested lasting fraternalism which is the and walk straight and free into a Columbus was a Jew. Various fortable dormitory facilities and in it. inheritance of every American world of sunshine. cryptic sentences and occurrences Happy New Year, my brothers, plentiful food of a nutritious na- are adduced to substantiate the The following are the rules: youth. I am indeed grateful for the opportunity which is mine to and heads up! ture. Incidental fees, covering thesis. A review of this book (1) Contest closes November 1; -IRVING KALER, laboratory, extra-curricular activ- clasp hands with my fellow youth would make a fine Columbus Day (2) Poems limited to 20 lines: ities, breakage and similar items, (3) Poems will not be returned: and work shoulder to shoulder in Grand Aleph Godol. program. amount only to $150 for the first (4) Poems should be unsigned year, and $100 each for the re- name, address of poet, and title Fidelity to Have boys. A religious service was maining two years. The A. Z. A. EARLY AMERICAN JEWS, by of poem in sealed envelope with held on September 13th, and a pays one-half of these fees in the Lee Friedman. An American- title written on outside must ac- Charity Gift Drive full program of religious activi- form of a scholarship. The school Jewish scholar here offers studies company poem; (5) Each poet ties was planned. Starting the provides numerous opportunities of early American Jews, with may enter three poems with a By LEO KTDZIOREK second week in October, the of a social and recreational na- commentaries on the Jewish life government postcard for acknowl- chapter will have regular b- of the time. This is a MUST ture. edgement of poem if desired: (6) Los Angles, Calif. Fidelity bath Services with a guest speak- book for the Aleph who wants in- Chapter 264 recently sponsored a To be admitted, young men Any poetic form may be used in- er at each service. teresting and important informa- must be between the ages of 17 cluding free verse; (7) Any poem Fun Night party for their B'nai In the realm of cultural activi- tion on some hitherto neglected and 21. They must be sound in placing for award or honorable B'rith lodge, an event which ties, a symposium was held on worthies in our history. health, as indicated by an exami- mention becomes the property of promises to be an annual one. the subject, "What the Jews nation of a reputable doctor. the National Thanksgiving Asso- An old time meller-drama was Have Contributed to America,' Young men must also be of good IN POLISH WOODS, by Joseph ciation; (8) Entries should be the feature of the program, and in which Alephs Sid Cooper, Jay character. References are re- Opatoshu. Opatoshu's novel of sent to the National Poetry Con- was well received. Berger, Irv Schneider and Dick quired to substantiate these facts. Jewish life during the 18th and test in care of the Twin City A picnic was held with the Kuttnauer participated. Paul Fox, Applicants must have had a min- 19th centuries in Poland is a real Book and Stationery Company, Chapter Boy Scout Troop, and an Aleph Mazkir and delegate to the mum of two years of high school cameo of the period. The pre- 408 Cedar Street, St. Paul, Minn. Old Gifts Drive is being spon- Camp convention, presented a re- education. The majority of the tagonists exemplify the strife of The poems, to be eligible, must sored with the cooperation of the port of the proceedings. students at the school are high the time between the Haskalah reflect the patriotic and religious school graduates, and preference and Chassidic movements. This signifigance of Thanksgiving and is given to those with this amount is more than a novel; it is fic- the historical reasons why the of education. Experience has in- tional history. Long obtainable flag should be displayed, generat- Debate Subject dicated that less than this, places in Yiddish, its translation into ing enthusiasm for so doing. the student at a considerable dis- English fills a void in our knowl- advantage edge of the period. Sponsor Youth Rally Washington, D. -The Supreme Advisory Council today Records of the applicant's pre- announced the following subject for the 1940-41 National vious education are required, and Springfield, Park A. z. A. Debate Tournament: these must show the young man Chapter recently sponsored a Jew to have been studious and cap- able of doing good work. In ad- Write today! ish Youth Rally in its community, "Resolved That Every Jewish Community in to which were invited all Jewish America Shall Create a Council to Serve as the dition to the above, the boy PAZ.A.CIRCULATING youth groups of the city. should be keenly interested in W. Peterson, special agent Recognized Spokesman for the Jewish Commu- rural life, and fairly sure in his LIBRARY. in charge of the Boston office of nity in All Local Matters with the Exception of hte Federal Bureau of Investiga- own mind that he wishes to fol- 1003 STREET low a farming career. Boys from WASHINGTON tion, was the guest speaker. Va- Religious Affairs." rious presidents of local groups (See "Farm School Page 8.) also addressed hte meeting September 24, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 3 JEWS IN REVIEW" New York Plans No Further Funds AZA-Red Cross Ball New List of Aleph Z. A. PRAISED FOR FEATURED IN Needed for Safur Mazkirs Available New York, N. Y. - Robert REFUGEE AID" Washington, D. C. MONTHLY PROGRAM Bergman, Community Service Washington, D. Head- The S. A. C. is happy to Chairman of the Greater New quarters has just published an CONTRIBUTIONS announce that chapters York A. Z. A., announced today up-to-date list of chapters and have responded so gener- that plans are being made for a Aleph Clubs and the names Washington, D. C. For the ously to the appeal for giant Red Cross Ball to which all and addresses of the Aleph Washington, D. C. "The man- first time in the twelve years that the Jerry Safur Paralysis of New York Chapters will be in- Mazkirs of each. Copies of this ner in which the members of the A. Z. A. Monthly Program Fund, that at the present vited. The proceeds of this affair list have been sent to each has been published, it is now Aleph Zadik Aleph have express- time it appears that no will go towards the purchase of Chapter Mazkir. printed instead of mimeographed, further money will be the A. Z. A.-Red Cross Ambu- Several chapters have not ed their concern with the plight enabling a wider circulation which needed. lance. The appointment of Stan- yet sent in Semi-Annual Elec- of the refugees is in line with all will include the presiden* of every A. z. A. Chapters are ley Flamm and Stanley Romaine tion reports. These should be the fine traditions of this organ- B'nai B'rith Lodge. The Program ked to concentrate as Brooklyn Chairman and Depu- will also continue to be sent to sent immediately to your Field ization," wrote Jonah B. Wise and their present fund rais- Aleph Godols, chairmen of A. Z. ty Chairman, respectively, and Secretary or City Director. Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver in ack- ing efforts in behalf of Edward Grause as Long Island A. advisory boards, and other of- the A. z. A. Red Cross ficials. Chairman, with Arthur Wolfe as nowledging receipt of the $250.00 Ambulance. Bronx-Manhattan Chairman was Bronx-Manhattan contribution made recently to the "Jews in Review." a radio news also announced. Abner Kohn and review of the year 5700 is the United Jewish Appeal for refugee cultural Program feature for Oc- Manuel Herring will serve as So- Paterson Guests aid, out of money rised last year tober. It was mailed last week. PHOTO CONTEST TO cial Deputies. from the chapters for the A. Z. A.- The Radio News Review is in the form of a regular world-wide By Abner E. Kohn Harry Lapidus Memorial Fund. broadcast, wherein reports are CLOSE OCTOBER 15; Changes Made in New York, N. Y. Paterson "We are genuinely encouraged called in from the key cities of Headquarter's Staff Chapter 133 of New Jersey played to know that American Jewish the world on the Jewish situation host to 32 members of the Bronx- youth is willing to assume its during the year 5700. Cities in- $150 IN PRIZES Manhattan Council of New York. share of the grave responsibilities cluded in the broadcast are War- August 17. 18. Co-Chairmaned confronting the United Jewish Ap- saw, Bucharest, Moscow, Geneva, by Sonny Falk and Leo Bess of peal agencies to care not only for Rome, Shanghai, Vichy, Buenos By JOE NATHAN Paterson, real fraternity was the the young people who are so sore- Aires, London, Ottawa, Haifo, and password of the week-end. ly in need of help, but also for Washington. Chicago, III. The Bar Mitzvah Harry Brager, deputy for the the men nad women of all ages Chapter 290 announced the fol- Chairmen of the following com- council, chaperoned the affair. He who turn to us as their sole hope lowing rules for the national A. mittees are also requested to ob- had with him boys from the In- for survival. Z. A. photography contest: tain their sections of the Monthly wood, Highpoint, Rehoboth, T. A communicatino was also re- Program from Aleph Godols: Cul- You don't have to be a profes- G. A., and Moshulu chapters. By ceived from Mr. James T. Nichol- tural, Religious, Community Serv- sional photographer or own a special arrangements all the son, assistant to the chairman of ice, Athletic, Social, Vocational hundred-dollar camera to win in Alephs were housed. the Red Cross of America ack- Guidance, and Special Anniver- A. Z. A.'s first nation-wide pho- A dance with special dates for nowledging receipt of another con- tography contest. A. picture of sary. all was held Saturday night at tribution of another $250.00 your favorite date, your pet, or of anything else can win in this con- the Y. Sunday morning, New York made from the Lapidus Memorial showed its appreciation for the Fund to be dispensed through Perth Amboy Begins test. You don't have to enlarge hospitality by defeating their the Red Cross for refugee aid. your negatives or mount them, grand hosts 10-4 in a softball Perth Amboy, N. Jo- just take a picture and send it in. Mr. Nicholson wrote, "Will you game. The afternoon saw all par- seph Goldberger Chapter of Perth be so kind as to express our grati- All you have to do to get a ticipating in a panel discussion tude to all who have made this Amboy, N. J., opened its season share of the $150.00 worth of led by Harry Brager and Morty contribution possible. We are de- with a meeting in the Perth Am- prizes is to take a picture and Rubenstein, Northern New Jersey lighted to have your fine organ- boy Y. M. H. A. send in it. No, you arent' limited Regional Godol. Many new ideas ization allied with us for the meet- At this meeting the marriage to one picture you can send in were generated by the thoughts ing of the most critical matters of Mr. Albert Harris, the chap- as many as you want, in fact, the expressed. that have existed in the history ter's Advisor. to Miss Ruth Jacob- more the merrier. Plans are now being made for of the world." sen was announced. As the deadline for entries is further cooperation between the Last year. chapters.also The chapter's basketball season nearing don't delay send your Northern New Jersey area and the raised over $5,000.00 for the Jer- was launched by the election of entries in immediately. All the Bronx-Manhattan Council. The ome Safur Paralysis Fund. Morris Opatosky as the basketball rules and necessary information New York Alephs hope to soon an- This year money will be raised captain. appeared in the last issue of the nounce an affair in the Bronx in order to purchase an ambulance Shofar. "especially" for the Paterson boys. for the American Red Cross. A. Z. A. Sabbath Set Here is the final list of prizes: The grand time enjoyed by all A. Z. A. Interest-First prize, has been of tremendous inspira- For November 8th Perfex 33 Candid Camera. Photos by Nate Fine. tion to the Alephs of the Bronx- Hospitality Awaits Non-A. Z. A. Interest First Washington, D. Leslie Manhattan area. Washington, D. -Nation- Prize. Federal Enlarger. Alephs in War Kreger (top picture), who has al A. Z. A. Sabbath com- A. Z. A. Interest-Second Place, Tulchin Installs New Service Roval Tripod. been working in the supply de- mences this year on Friday Non-A. Z. A. terest-Second partment of National A. Z. A. Radovsky Officers evening, November 8. Chap- Place, Electrophot Exposure Me- Leeds, Eng.-Louis E. Wig- ters are urged to make ar- ter. Headquarters for the past 18 oder. 134 Chapeltown Road, rangements now reserving that Third Place- R. Developing months, has just signed up for By MILTON RUBINSTEIN Leeds, England, Advisor of evening in their local Syna- Outfit. six years with the United Fall River, Mass. Abraham the Leeds A. Z. A. chapter, ex- gogues or Temples. Fourth to Ninth Place - Dill States Navy and is now sta= Tulchin, former District 1 Aleph tends hospitality to all Canad- Complete plans for National Shoulder Brace Tripods. tioned at the Norfolk base. Godol, was the installing officer ian A. Z. A. soldiers and air- A. Z. A. Sabbath will be con- Tenth Place Jack Powell recently at the installation of Da- men arriving in England. They tained in the November Month- Etching Screen. Due to the fact that The vid R. Radovsky Chapter 159 are urged to communicate ly Program which will be Eleventh and Twelgth Places -Majestic Candid Cameras, Monthly Program is now being here. George Bor was installed with Mr. Wigoder. The tele- mailed out the first week of Pictures must be submitted on printed, Aleph Milton Jacobs as Aleph Godol and William phone is Chapeltown 41236. October. National A. Z. A. Myers, retiring Aleph Godol, was or before October 15 in care of will carry on alone in charge The Aleph Mazkirs of Ca- Sabbath posters are also being presented with a P. A. G. pin. printed up and will be mailed Joe Nathan, 1246 N. Kedzie Ave., nadian chapters whose mem- of supplies and shipping, as- Herbert Forman yas awarded out to the chapters this week. Chicago, III. bers have joined the forces in sisted by N. Y. A. help. the Schwartz award, given an- England are requested to get Z. A. Sabbath in the past has been held in March. Max Kirshstein of Charleston, nually to the Aleph in the chapter Inwood Invited to in touch with all such Alephs who has done the most for A. Z. B'nai B'rith Picnic S. C. (bottom picture), has abroad and to advise them of A. during the past year. The been employed to take charge award is the gift of Advisors Arn- Mr. Wigoder's invitation. Mound City Has By SHELDON COHEN of financial records and rou- old and Samuel Schwartz. Joint B-B Meeting New York N. -The Inwood tine inquiries. Max, who was St. Louis 28 Has Aleph Club held their first offi- the new Aleph Godol of Char- Moshulu Elects By FRANK COHEN cial meeting of the 1940-41 sea- Orphans Picnic leston Chapter 143, succeeds St. Louis, Mo. Defeating Ebn son on September 1. Alephs Dan- By BURT MULLER Ezra Chapter 187 in the final ny Alter and Herb Spielman were Miss Adeline Schneider, who By DAN PEPPER New York, N. Y.-The Mosh- game of the softball season, respectively reelected to the of- recently resigned to go to St. Louis. Mo. The Annual A. Mound City A. C. captured first fiese of Aleph Godol and Aleph ulu Jewish Center Aleph club work for one of the national Z. A. Picnic for the Jewish Or- place in the hot pennant race. Mazkir. A combined installation held election of officers and are phans of St. Louis was held Au- and membership drive dance will government agencies. continuing another six months Success for the team's standing under the able leadership of Phil gust 18th. Forty-five children be held after the High Holy Days. Also new in the employ of can be attributed to Captain Mar- Israel, Aleph Godol. Paul Lefkow were guests of the chapter for vin Goldblum's piloting, pitchers Gotham Lodge, Inwood's spon- S. A. C. are Miss Sarah Gritz and Miss Pearl Michaels, sten- has succeeded Burt Muller to the the full day's program. Chapter Perlstein and Schneider, outfield- soring B'nai B'rith Lodge, invited ographers. Miss Marion Hur- post of Aleph S'gan. Daniel Mo- members played games with the ers Goldstein, Levy, Lehr, and the Alephs from Inwood to spend nesse and Joe Leiker were elected children and prepared a large an all-day picnic with them in a witz continues in charge of Ehrlich, and infielders Newfeld, membership records. Miss Aleph Shotare Godol and Aleph basket lunch. Louis Shrier, Marguls, Ukman and Rose. country lodge in New Jersey on Shotare Kotone, respectively. Burt Chairman of the Social Service September 15. The sponsors chal Frances Blumkin has taken a In a joint meeting with their lenged the Bronx Manhattan Muller was unanimously elected Committee, was in charge of the temporary leave of absence be- parent B'nai B'rith lodge on Sep- champs to a game of softball, Aleph Sopher. Dave Sokol retain- affair, cause of illness. tember 11, Mound City presented ed the office of Aleph Mazkir On September 26. Chapter 28, a cultural meeting with Harry F. with the cooperation of the St. Flannry, commentator for the Alephs Guests of J. Edgar Hoover at F. B. I. Louis Council, will present an Columbia Broadcasting System, Americanization Program at the as featured speaker. Motion pic- Y. M. H. A. The meeting will be tures provided by the St. Louis open to the public. The guest Naval station were shown by speaker will be Mr. Morris Stone. Lieutenant Shelton, Aleph Godol prominent American Legion lead- Jankowitz addressed the assem- er, who will speak on the "Amer< bly briefly on the activities of the icanization Program of the Unit- club. ed States Jewish Federation." The chapter is also sponsoring Cultural Chairman, Sidney Zim- a benefit show to raise needed balist, is the program chairman funds. This is to be held late in for this meeting. September under the auspices of On September 15, the chapter the Social Service Committee, will hold a large membership Troop 54 of this city may truly rally It is hoped that this rally be called the A. Z. A, troop of will produce a pledge group of St. Louis. With Marvin Gold- at least twenty new members, stein, Mound City as scoutmaster, which will bring Chapter 28's Frank I. Cohen, Mound City as membership up to sixty Alephs. assistant scoutmaster; Melvin As. kuvich, No. 28 as assistant scout- -Photo by Nate Fine, Washington, D. The other day the master; Dan Cohen, Mound City three local A. Z. A. chapters were invited by tion of how the U. S. government is launching Kentucky Wins Meet as senior patrol leader, and Mau- its war on crime and lawlessness. The Alephs J. Edgar Hoover, Director, to a special eve- rice Zemliak, 187 as quartermas- are shown above posing with three of the bul- Louisville, Ky -Kentucky Chap. ning visit of the headquarters of the Federal ter 404 returned from the K. O. ter, A. Z. A. is well represented. let-ridden target (600 shots a minute), and Bureau of Investigation. Eighty-three Alephs, close inspection will show that the holes are tournament with the champion= Advisors and Jr. A. Z. A.'s accepted the offer ship of th etrack and field meet. Prepare now for A. Z. A. Sab- neatly placed in the center of the bread. bath November 8. of the chief G-man. For two hours, the Alephs Led by Stanley Miller, who cap- basket. were treated to a most unusual tour of inspec- tured two firsts. the team came through with flying colors. Page 4 THE SHOFAR September 24, 1940 B'nai Serves Jewry unity comparable to none other. mense significance of A. Z. A. in ism being fought by the anti-De- By Milton E. Posner It has given Jewish youth pur- B'nai B'rith work. Those skept- famation League of B'nai B'rith. pose in life through a ics must know and understand knows, too, the great humani- which has been the embodiment how important a Jewish youth tarianism that is sympolized in of an idealistic but at the same organization such as A. Z. A. is. B'nai B'rith charity and philan- Milwaukee Chapter 39 time practicable philosophy. It not only in our modern Jewish thropy. As a university youth he has given Jewish youth an aware- society, but also in the modern fully appreciates the significant ness of its identity and the sig- Christian society. relationship of the Hillel founda- nificance of such identity in to- Editor's Note: The following article took first place Thomas Mann, perhaps one of tion to Jewish scholarship in the day's chaotic world. And finally the greatest writers and thinkers university. Each of these activi- in a Wisconsin state-wide contest sponsored by the Robert A. Z. A. has taught Jewish youth of this century emphasizes most ties do indeed deserve substantial H. Witt Chapter 310 of Wilwaukee. Judges of the con- to affirm its faith-to strengthen strenuously in his speech about discussion. Because of limitation, test were Nathan Gould, editor of the Wisconsin Jewish itself by unity rather than weak- democracy that Fascism in Eu- however, the writer cannot en- Chronicle; Bert C. Broude, general committeeman of D. G. en itself by diffusion. This has rope is fundamentally a gage in such treatment here. been the work of A. Z. A. And He demonstrates, He hopes, nevertheless, that in L. No. 6, and E. Boorsanger, Executive Director of the Mil- it has been accomplished primar- painfully perhaps, that the very this very focalized discussion of waukee Jewish Welfare Fund. ily because B'nai B'rith had the success that European Fascism A. Z. A. as one phase of B'nai foresight 15 years ago to appre- has consummated is due to the B'rith work that he has con- hend the meaning and value of power that the Fascist philosophy vinced the reader how B'nai In discussing the service of plate the status of Jewish civili- Sam Beber's idea about the im- wields over the immature men- B'rith serves Jewry and has con- B'nai B'rith to Jewry, one is very zation at that time. perativeness of a solidified a tality of the youth. European sequently stimulated a greater susceptible to the tendency of Now when the Jew today thinks unified Jewish youth organization youth, Thomas Mann argues, has appreciation and realization of giving a long and usually arid of the condition of his own peo- in a modern society. been completely hypnotized by the importance of B'nai B'rith as enumeration of the numerous ac- ple 20 years hence, he must as a Some who are skeptical may be the novelty of Fascist ideologies. an institution in the modern so- tivities that B'nai B'rith has sequence to that thought think inclined to think that the writer Any thinking Jew can see the ciety. sponsored and accomplished dur- about the condition of those Jews has taken too atomic a point to whelming importance of ing its life span. Further, in so today who will constitute the focalize his discussion upon. But Thomas Mann's argument. Cer- doing it is the tendency very fre- most important element of that it is those very individuals who tainly, the implication to the Jew ALEPH MAKING quently of both the writer and Jewish life in 1960 and beyond are skeptical about this phase of must be obvious. The mind of the reader to forget the funda- that time. In essence, the Jew B'nai B'rith's service to Jewry the Jewish youth has perhaps a mental significance of the enu- must now think about the situa- who must be convinced of the im- resistant quality not to be found meration. The aforementioned tion of Jewish youth today. In so in any other mind. But neverthe- CENSUS SURVEY tendency is indeed difficult to thinking, he is confronted and avoid. The scope of B'nai B'rith Kohut, Ullman to less, his mind is flexible and is stimulated by many significant still tractable in the hands of a activity is of such immensity and questions: Does Jewish youth Have Joint Dance skillful demagogue. Let no Jew of such all-inclusiveness, that any have unity? If so, as a unity, be too egotistical to deny the IN PITTSFIELD who wants to assume the task By HERBERT LICHTENSTEIN does it have purpose? Is Jewish New Haven, Conn.- The George truth of such statement. The of being a B'nai B'rith historian youth today aware of its identity Alexander Kohut Chapter 330 and greatest catastrophe that could By KENNETH KOLLMAN is just a bit dazed. and conse- and the meaning of that identity? the Joseph H. Ullman Chapter 110 occur to American Jewry today Pittsfield, Mass.- -The Max H. quently loses his perspective in Is Jewish youth determined to the treatment of the subject. The of A. Z. A. in New Haven will would be the regimentation of Berkwitz Chapter 293 of Pitts- maintain its identity, or does it jointly pick an A. Z. A. sweet- Jewish youth under the guise of field has undertaken an extensive writer, therefore, in order to seek diffusion and assimilation? heart at their annual Yom Kip- a sweet sounding and innocent community service program for avoid a prolix historical enumer- The answers to those problems pur sport dance on Saturday eve- appearing ISM. The mind of the the coming year, the first phase ation has decided to take a focal constitute the answer to the most ning, October 12. young Jew must forever be com- of which they are now complet- point and focus his discussion perplexing question of what the The sweetheart of A. Z. A. pletely saturated with the philos- ing. They are busy taking a cen- upon that one point. It is through Jews' future civilization shall be. will be introduced to the Alephs ophy and idealism of democratic sus of the Jewish population of such a focalized discussion that Some 15 years ago a at the 1941 District 1 convention principles. And it is in A. Z. A. Pittsfield and surrounding towns, the writer hopes to demonstrate quite adequately the service that man, Sam Beber, was very much in New Haven. Complimentary that this process of saturation About twenty-five Alephs, arm- reaches its heighest degree. This ed with census cards, have been B'nai B'rith is rendering to conscious of the problems pro- bids are being sent to the Aleph Jewry. pounded above. He consequently Godols of the nearby chapters. fact should be long remembered visiting Jewish homes in recent organized an embryonic youth or- The committee in charge of the after the reader passes over this weeks and compiling data of im- The writer, being one of Amer- ica's Jewish youth, is naturally ganization and called it Aleph dance are: Herbert Lichtenstein, essay: The epitome of Fascism portance to the community. The Zadik Aleph. A very short time Edward Charnowitz, Joseph Mat- is to be found in the REGIMEN- census cards contain questions interested in the problem peculiar later. he recommended to a B'nai loff, Kohus; and Abbott Rosen, TATION of European youth; the covering names, ages, birthplaces, to America's young Jewry, and B'rith convention at Atlantic City Milton Zudekoff, Harry Levin, epitome of democracy is to be occupations, citizenship, schooling he is curious to know how B'nai Ullmna. -boht public and Jewish-hous- the guidance and sponsorship of found in the ORGANIZATION of B'rith has regarded the question. American Jewish youth as it is ing conditions, and affiliations in Every Jew now must realize a national Aleph Zadik Aleph. When B'nai B'rith accepted Sam exemplified in A. Z. A. today. community organizations of every that his most significant prob- Attention: District 1 Keeping those above ideas well member of the family. Iem is embodied in the idea of Beber's recommendation, and un- The census was undertaken by dertook the sponsorship of this in mind. can any of the most the Jews' survival as a people. national organization for Jewish skeptical readers deny that one the local chapter at the request of Indeed, however, the Jew must Harry Cushing, field secre- tary of District 1, will be lo- of the greatest services B'nai the newly formed Pittsfield Jew- be very much concerned with the youth, it began one of its great- est services to Jewish humanity. B'rith contributes to Jewry is in ish Community Fund Committee cated at his new address, 126 This committee has been organ- oppressive problems of today, but Washington Avenue, Chelsea, its sponsorship and guidance of A. Z. A. has been and is yet ized for the purpose of coordinat- it is equally imperative that he Mass., after October 1. All com- A. Z. A.? project his vision 20 years into the answer to the significant ing the various charitable fund- the future to see and to contem- problems concerning Jewish munications prior to that date raising campaigns into one Jew- youth asked shortly before. A. should be addressed to his Although the writer has con- ish Community Fund Drive It is Z. A. has given Jewish youth a present address, 139 Washing- centrated his thought upon A. absolutely essential. not only for ton Avenue, Chelsea. Z. A. as one of B'nai B'rith's the success of the fund campaign, New York Briefs greatest services to Jewry, he is, but also for the proper function- please note that the "BUILD AN- as was implied at the outset, not ing of the Jewish Community Cen- OTHER CHAPTER" campaign at all unaware of the other work ter, that a tabulation of the Jew- Labor Day announced the end does not mean any slackening in the deadline. The same rule ap- B'nai B'rith is doing. He realizes ish community be made to obtain of the summer vacation for New the increase of local chapter plies for copy. most keenly the winning strug- this pertinent information. York Alephs and all is set for a memberships. You have a real gle against insidious anti-Semit- It is expected that the census big year. Chapter Mazkir, inform job to do in your chapter in that CLOSE TO 75 New York will take a few more weeks as direction. CONTACT THE OF- Alephs attended the convention new Jewish families are contin- the office of the time of your FICE FOR SUGGESTIONS. Let's at the Cedars, Lakeville. Those with the chapter advisor and ually being discovered. Nathan meetings. And one or two of you Borough deputy first. Rich, Aleph S'gan of the chapter, see every group reach its mem- who couldn't join us missed a are holding out on those reports. is general chairman of the census Come, come. bership minimums. It's a cinch grand week-end. Start saving now if you apply yourself to the job for the District Winter conven- Thanks are due PATERSON A. committee. in the proper manner. Remem- tion, February 21st week-end, Z. A. for their grand hospitality New York A. Z. A. extends ber that six out of every 10 boys New Haven, Conn. to the Bronx-Manhattan Alephs Maccabee 354 Plans mazel-tov and best wishes to the in New York DO NOT BELONG on August 17. It was a real fra- Seixas advisor, Sam Katz, upon TO ANY CLUB. LET'S GET ALL ALEPHS: The New York ternity gathering. Congrats. Red Cross Blotter his surprise marriage to Miss INTO A. Z. A. NO W. A. Z. A. office is ready to serve Myrna Krall of New Haven. Can we triple our membership in you. Feel free to come in with CHAPTER ADVISORS: This By BURTON GINSBURG That's what he gets for going to New York by next June? your questions and problems. But year you're the key man in our Burlington, Vt.-The chapter's an A. Z. A. convention. Sam will community service committee in- please discuss internal matters work. Contact us or the borough take a "Sabbatical" leave for a deputy. New York A. Z. A. head- tends to make a substantial con- PLEASE ERROR IN year. We'll miss him. NEW YORK VOICE. It an- quarters is ready to serve youth tribution to the Burlington chap- -but can't without you. Call-u ter of the American Red Cross as nounced September 28 as the date HOW DOES THIS SOUND, for the New York City conven- Haves Gets $1000 for any assistance. Watch for the soon as the Red Cross Blotter, FELLOWS? To further expand tion. It meant that's the tenta- For Local AZA dates of your Borough Council which the committee is slowly New York A. Z. A. Haves will tive date for the Brooklyn Coun- Advisor's Schools. filling up with paid advertise- soon announce a BUILI AN- cil affair. New York's fall gath- ments, is finished. OTHER CHAPTER" campaign. ering will be held later. Brook- We're to have a big year in Having gained a deserving vá- The idea to have a chapter or- lyn Alephs, though, watch for New York A. Z. A. because every cation, Haves, virile New ganize another chapter anywhere your Council Constitutional Con- Aleph is to be a real A. Z. A. York City director, visited Bur- in the city. The group can be vention communications. man-right, fellows? lington for the ten day period formed from among friends not ending Labor Day in A. Z. A.. by converting one of Bronx-Manhattan Alephs: At- Seixas Alephs See He was entertained for his the many clubs in the city, or by tend the Council meeting Sunday Navy Films stay by Maccabee Chapter 354 the many other methods used in night, September 28, at Rayim's who held a smoker which was organizing. The chapter will have meeting place, Highbridge Jewish By IRVING SCHNEIBER attended by more than thirty to teach the new gang what A. Z. Center, Nelson and 167th street, Brooklyn, N. In keeping Alephs. also conferred with A. is all about, train them, and Bronx. Plans for the outing with with its program of making every local B'nai B'rith (which means prepare them to be a real chap- Paterson to be discussed. BILL cultural meeting "Enriching, En- this was a busman's vacation) ter. The New York office will FEIGA, S. A. C. Representative, tertaining and Educational, the officers while vacationing. then check the groups to see if guest. cultural committee of the Ger- "The Maccabeean," the chap- they measure up to the standards shom Mendez Seixas Chapter 406 ter's one-year old paper, requests we wish to attain in New York. The New York director wishes teamed up with the social com- that all chapters wishing to re- The office will handle the wor- to extend thanks to Burlington mittee and executed a very inter- ceive each sisue of this paper, ries in regard to meeting places, A. Z. A. for the grand vacation esting and enjoyable program re- write to Abe Datnoff, business etc. It might be noted all the enjoyed in the wilds of Unspoiled cently. New York, N. Y.-Hy Haves, The evening's program consist- manager, 76 Hyde street, Bur- Rabbis in New York have been Vermont Special thanks to Macy contacted for their co-operation. Broide. Stories say that Bur- left, is shown receiving a check ed of two parts. The cultural.com- lington, Vermont. Details of the campaign will be lington is a real A. Z. A. town for $1,000.00 from Sol Tekul- mittee obtained very interesting released soon. BUT START NOW with plenty of spirit. Ditto: sky, right, president of Mid- and timely movies from the Navy Englewood Has Outing AND SELECT A COMMITTEE Thanks to Montreal. town Lodge, for A. Z. A. work Department entitled "First Line TO WORK ON THIS. The proj- locally. Lester Gutterman, cen- of Defense," "Submarine War- Chicago, -Englewood Chap ect should be a stimullant to ac- fare" and "Sports of the Sailor- ter 286 held its annual all-day ALEPH SOPHERS: The Voice ter. secretary of the Lodge tivity and New York is big men." The remainder of the eve- outing at Waverly Beach, in In- appears at the end of September. looks on mighty pleased, be- ning (before and after the mov- diana, recently. Aleph Godol Nor enough for us to double the num- Copy must be in at 11 West 42nd cause he is a real A. Z. A. ies) was devoted to dancing, eat- man Graff has announced a full ber of chapters in the city. Are street, New York, by September booster, ing, drinking (soft drinks) and and complete fall program, with we right, fellows?-Tell us of all 25. Remember, COPY SHOULD This is the largest contribu- having a general good time. The Alephs Edelstein of the Social contacts! BE TYPED. DOUBLE SPACED. tion A. Z. A. has ever received Gustave Hartman Chapter and Committee, Melnick of the Reli- For The Shofar, the second and from an individual B'nai B'rith their "dates' attended as guests gious Committee, and other chair- ERSHIP CHAIRMEN. fourth Tuesdays of the month is lodge. of the evening. men working out all plans. September 24, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 5 MEISEL ALEPHS Ebn Ezra 187 Wins St. Louis Athletic New City Director GIVE HELP IN For St. Louis AZA West Va. Chapters Honors in Tourney ORPHANS BAZAAR Organize Council; By BEN SNYDER St. Louis, Mo. Ebn Ezra Cleveland, Ohio-As a phase of Chapter 187 completed one of the Nearman New Godol their communal activities pro- largest summer tournaments ever gram, the Alephs of the Max E. held in the St. Louis area. The Meisel Chapter 388 assisted in the tournament included swimming, By Robert Nearman of Charleston, and the softball annual bazaar sponsored by the softball and track as the major championship was also won by the Orthodox Jewish Orphans' Home. Charleston, W. Meeting in events, and golf, handball, horse- Charleston on the 25th of August, Charleston chapter in a slugfest Julius Kaplowitz, chairman of the shoes and tennis and the minor final batlte. committee, had his boys manage the chapters of West Virginia or- events. Points were awarded ac- The Daniel Boone Hotel was ganized a council and laid the an amusement stand on the ba- cordingly, the scene both the banquet and zaar grounds, the proceeds of foundation for the organization of The tourney boasted one of dance on Sunday night. Lawrence which went to the home. at least five other chapters in the largest turn-outs ever seen M. Brile delivered an eloquent and The chapter recently attended that state. At the first meeting in this area. The competting inspiring address to a banquet a memorial to Max E. Meisel, af- Robert Nearman, of Charleston, chapters were St. Louis 28, gathering of a hundred persons. ter whom the chapter is named. W. Va., was chosen the temporary Mound City A. C., Granite City Samuel Lopinsky, prominent lo- This memorial, honoring a great Aleph Godol, and Melvin Wolpert cal attorney, was the master of 222, East St. Louis 56, Judah Jewish communal leader, was of the same chapter was named ceremonies, and introduced the held in Cleveland's Hebrew Cul- Touro A. C., and the host, Ebn Mazkir, Attended by forty fellows president of the B'nai B'rith, Mel- Ezra 187. tural Garden. from eight existent chapter and vin Wolpert of Charleston A. Z. On the lighter side of things, The officially several potential chapters, the A., and Saul Dizenfeld, junior the Alephs went on a boat-ride opened with a swimming meet meeting was conducted by S. A. C. Member Saul Dizenfeld. Law- member of the Supreme Advisory during the summer months. and sponsored by East St. Louis 56, Council. Following the banquet, an excellent time was had by all. which assisted Ebn Ezra in this rence M. Brile, President of Dis- there was a dance attended by phase of the conclave. There was trict 3 B'nai B'rith, outlined for over two hundred persons. A fea- Install New Club a fine attendance at the meet the assemblage his ideas as to ture of the dance was the choice which was swept by Ebn Ezra Bob Friedman what the new council should set of the Sweetheart of A. Z. A, of In Saint Louis with five first places in six events as its purpose and goal. Tenta- St. Louis, Mo.-Bob Fried- Charleston, charming and beaute- and a second place in the sixth tive plans were drawn up for the ous Charlotte Aaron. Miss Aaron event. man, winner of the National next council meeting at which was presented with a huge bou- By DAN ZIMMERMAN The following week marked Sam Beber Award for 1938- time three new chapters are to quet by the judges. St. Louis, Mo.-On Sunday af- the track meet held at Blewett 39, is the new A. Z. A. City be installed. Chester Lovett was the general ternoon, August 4, the Judah Field in St. Louis. Again the Director for St. Louis. With Besides the important organiza- chairman of the tournament- Touro Aleph Club was formally host chapter emerged victorious four chapters already under tion meeting there was a full council meeting, which was said installed into the ranks of A. Z. with a total of 31 points to 29, his jurisdiction, he is hard at week-end program of activities, to be the most successful affair A., at the Y. M. H. A. The speak- that of their nearest opponent, work trying to organize new highlighted by swimming and of its kind ever held in Charles- ers on the program included City Mound City A. C. ones for the local communty of softball competition, a get-togeth- ton. Director Robert Friedman, Advi- The remaining minor events 65,000 Jews. er party, a banquet and dance. sor Syl Kestner; and our own and softball were run off in the Aaron Zucker, full time Alephs, William Katz, Bernard week following, and it was found traveling secretary for District The week-end program began on Saturday night with an infor- Landers, and Sholom Hendon. that for total points in all sports 2, will be in St. Louis for the mal dance at the synagogue spon- PHILLY BRIEFS The principal speaker of the af- events, the host Chapter No. 187 next month in order to assist sored by the girls club of Charles- ternoon, Mr. Earl Susman, who is emerged victorious for the first Friedman, ton. Early arrivals in the state By Victor H. Solomon past President of Missouri Lodge time since the Summer tourna- capital had been conducted on a of B'nai B'rith, and former Ad- ment has become an institution visor to Chapter 28, 'drove home' Grossman, Fisher tour of the city. in St. Louis. Yom Kippur Night Dance the true spirit of A. Z. A. to the The tournament was climaxed On Sunday morning the swim- chapter. with an informal dance at O'Con- Win Tennis Title ming events were held in Rock News The following officers were in- nell's Terrace which was attend- Lake Pool, one of the largest and All of the Philadelphia chap- most beautiful in the east. Win- ters are urged to make their full stalled: Aleph Godol, Sholom ed by about 100 couples. On this occasion, the large tournament Milwauee, The first an- ners were: 50-yard free style, A1- payment to the dance committee Hendon: Aleph S'gan, Pierce trophy was awarded to Ebn Ezra nual Milwaukee A. Z. A. Tennis vin Tucker of Beth El (Pitts- as good as possible. Moonshine: Aleph Mazkir, Harry for its capture of athletic honors Doubles Tournament, held Sun- burgh, Pa.) 100-yard free style, The general committee has de- Dalin; Aleph Gisbor, Samuel and individual medals were given day, September 8, at McKinley Charles Lopinsky, Charleston; un- cided the following rules would Cherrick; Aleph Kohen Godol, derwater swim, Ben Ardman, hold throughout the entire pro- William Katz; Aleph Shotare Go- to those Alephs who placed first Beach courts, was won by the in the single events. team of Tom Grossman and Ed- Charleston; diving, Beinhorn, gram: dol, Joe Landers: Aleph Shotare ward Fisher, representing Bay Charleston; backstroke, Charles 1. All ads to be turned in with Kotone, Gabriel Zimmerman; and Shore Chapter 387. The runner- Antman New Godol Lopinsky, Charleston. money on or before October 1, Aleph Sopher, Dan Zimmerman. up position went to Ben Schuster 1940. Any ads which are not re- Since its installation the chap- ter has been very active and has Of Deborah Chapter and Dave Gahr of Kander 405. In Ping-pong champion of the ceived by that time will definitely the consolation bracket, Myril Pit- tournament was Martin Goldman not appear in the ad book. put the "five fold and full" pro- tleman and Merton Koplin, of Mil- 2. All tickets are to be turned gram of A. Z. A. into 'full swing. By SAM FRIEDMAN waukee 39, were the winners. in on or before October 6. 1940. Chicago, Ill. After receiving Out of an entry of 11 teams. Reading Wins Any chapter which is found to be an honorable mention in the Na- representing the six Milwaukee selling tickets on the night of the tional Best Chapter Contest and chapters, the afore-mentioned Detroit Briefs Keystone Title dance will lose their share of the winning the Chicago Award, De- emerged victorious, and medals profits taken in at the door. borah Chapter 263 elected a new will be awarded in the near fu- It is estimated that all of the set of officers headed by Jesse ture. tickets will be sold early so, fel- By PHIL ROTHSCHILD Reading, Pa. Reading Chap- Antman as Aleph Godol. Sam The tennis doubles tournament lows, hurry up and get on the ter 203 won the Emanuel Weiss Friedman was elected Aleph inaugurated the fine program of job. plaque for the first time in the Held in the colorful setting of Mazkir. events which are being planned recent Keystone Regional Summer the famous resort town of Ben- The chapter celebrated the by the Milwaukee Council of A. Tournament. Alephs from Lan- Summer Tournament ton Harbor, Mich., located on the winning of the recent Track Z. A. this coming year. The next caster, Allentown and Harrisburg On September 15, 1940, all of shore line of Lake Michigan, 18 Tournament with a Victory Din- athletic contest scheduled is the Chapters were participants in the the Philadelphia chapters met at chapters from all parts of Michi- ner, at which time medals were touch-football league, which will Keystone event, which was spon- the Central High School field, gan assembled to be the guests of the Benton Harbor Aleph club for presented to the winners by P. get under way early in October. sored by Reading. 29th and Cambria Sts., where the annual summer tournament was G. A. G. Joe Borenstein. Lowell Adelson, new Field Sec- the Michigan summer In the spirit of fraternity, Sheboygan Plans Play retary of District 3 was honored held. The committee, headed by tournament and they're all still talking about it I don't twelve California Alephs, visiting guest of the chapters, while Sey- Irving Laytin of Joshua Chapter, By EDWARD DISMAN mour Mendelsohn, District made the entire day a great suc- Chicago after the Camp Conven- 3 blame everyone for praising the cess. Following the field events unusual program tion, were housed by Deborah Sheboygan, Wis. Sheboygan Grand Councillor, served as toast- there was a dance at which time the activi- Alephs during their stay in the Chapter 15 is hard at work on a master at the final banquet. ties were stretched over a two- hte awards were made. day period, the 24th and 25th of Windy City. The guests also had musical comedy to be given some- Guests at this affair included an opportunity to observe Chi- time in October. The play, which Aaron Talcoff, Regional Deputy; August. cago's examples of feminine pul- Dr. N. Siegle, president of the lo- Welcome, Lowell Adelson was written by Alephs Martin chritude. cal B'nai B'rith, and Elliot Gold- The Philadelphia Council wishes Wasserman and Ralph Stien, will What went on? first of include in its cast all the members stan, Advisor of hte Reading to extend a hearty welcome to all complications set in when Mr. Oscar Friedman, an alumnus Chapter. Lowell Adelson, the new District of the chapter, and now advisor. of the chapter. This will be Weatherman felt that Benton Lancaster nosed out Allentown 3 Field Secretary, who is now re- has enlisted in the Air Corps of strictly a male production, as the Harbor needed water for the boys are to take girls' parts. in the baseball finals, with Read- siding in Philadelphia. We hope grass the Sixth Corps Area, where he that Lowell will feel quite at so he let it pour for Every member has pledged to ing winning the swimming and the two days however, the is preparing himself for aerial work hard to make this play a track meets. Jos Boscov and Mar- home in Phliadelphia. All Alephs observation and mechanics. in District 3 should address all committee quickly changed their success. With the demand of the ty Hirsch of the host chapter were communications to Lowell Adel- plans and the main part of the Jewish community for an AZA co-chairmen of the tourney. son. 709 North Franklin Street, elaborate sport program was held tee reports were read and discus- production, it looks as if it can- not fail. Philadelphia, Pa. in the new Twin City Bowling sion followed main business installation of officers held at Recreation Center all day was to unite the far flung Michi- chapters were striving to the Aaron Deroy Memorial Jew- Basketball gan chapters and the inter chap- those verses enough points to put them in the Max Chomsky, ish Community Center. New of- All Philadelphia Chapters are ter sport program was formulated lead national deputy, was guest speak- ficers were given the rituals and asked to start preparing for the a sight none who were to do the trick other plans er. Everyone was in a rush to there will forget all polished oaths by Louis Schostak, presi- annual Philadelphia Council Bas- will be undertaken by the ath- get their hair slicked down and dent of the B'nai B'rith Pisgah ketball tournament which begins alleys occupied by the A. Z. A. letic committee at the next meet- tie straight for the final event teams the audience with their lodge, and Nathanial Rubin, pres- October 13, 1940. The tourna- ing in Flint Bernard Weis- of the tournament was approach= ments will again be held at Mu- cheers and yells when a certain ident of the Louis Marshall lodge. berg, former A. G. of the B'nai team pushed into the lead ing the dance at Hotel Whit- "B'nai B'rith and A. Z. A." was sical Fund hall, 810 Locust street. Moshe (Detroit) Chapter 321, and when the battle smoke comb in St. Joseph (Twin city of discussed by Louis Rosenzweig. Complete schedules will be mail- was elected Mazkir to succeed cleared away the five-m Benton Harbor) and beautiful it president of the Greater Detroit ed to the athletic chairman of Jack Rouman, who left for New team of Detroit Chapter 63 was in the palms filled set- B'nai B'rith Council. Conduct- each chapter. York other officers of the earned the right to be in first ting of the tropical ballroom, the ing the evening's program was conference are Ralph Merkovitz Alephs and their dates danced place with three or four chap- Jess Feiler, former A. Z. A. dep- (Pontiac) S'gan; Harry Eisen- ters right on their heels the tournament is over uty and past president of the Braddock Wins at and berg (Benton Harbor) Gisbor; Al for those that wanted ping-pong, but memories of this A. Z. A. Louis Marshall Lodge. After PAG Steinman (Pontiac) Shotare Go- Three Tournaments it was made available at the Y. conclave will be carried by the Phil Rotschild handed the gavel M. C. A., along with the swim- dol, and Art Kramer (Lansing) Alephs for a long time Ben- over to Herbert Bean, new AG, Kohen Godol By ARTHUR MARKOWITZ ming pool being reserved espe- ton Harbor's housing, meals and the installation degree was closed Braddock, Pa. The Brad- cially for the Benton Harbor a swell bunch of Alephs they by ritual given by Ben Desenberg, After snuffing that good B. H. dock Alephs had the honor of deserve a big hand guests. Co-chair- chapter advisor. Lake air, the Alephs were in sending the largest delegation men Alvin Getz and Stanly Wesi- The B'nai David Chapter 314 shape for the banquet that was row Housing, Louis Ravitch and (17 active alephs) to the re- Registration was taken during recently honored Jack Rouman, held in the House of David the day at the Temple Beth El Reuben Weinshouse; Dating, Har- cent National A. Z. A. Camp who not only attained his ma- and what fun went on the old Eisenberg and Jerome Convention. The chapter also and, later on in the evening, a jority, but is also leaving for New true A. Z. A. spirit yells, Karsh; Tickets, Herman Morris. broke attendance records at social mixer was held in the ball- York City. Jack was executive songs, cheers I liked this one Robert Shapiro, George Ablin and the following tournaments: 18 room of the Jewish Community secretary of the Detroit Council especially Center Late Sunday after- Myron Adelberg; Advisors, Har- and of the Michigan State confer- alephs at Beaver Falls, 20 "Benton Harbor gave us a treat, noon, the delegates to the Michi- old Zaban and Dave Goldman. ence. Art Goodman is the new alephs at Brownsville, 15 Benton Harbor gave Kosher meat, gan A. Z. A. Conference assem- Aleph Godol of the chapter, with alephs at Butler. The chapter succeded in winning these bled at the Temple for their meet- Their hospitality is simply grand, Glancing about town we see Ray Block re-elected Mazkir, So let's give them a great big ing presided over by Ely that the Highland Park Chapter three tournaments. Recently, hand." Shapiro (Flint) A. G. of the 313 were presented their perma- PLAN NOW! 21 alephs attended the council conference I heard that the composers various nent charter by Deputy Max A. Z. A. SABBATH meeting at Sharon. commit= worked all day long to compose Chomsky at the chapter's public NOVEMBER 8TH. Page 6 THE SHOFAR September 24, 1940 Menorah Wins Southern Summer Tourney Opens with Fanfare Aleph Judge Rose Region Tourney; Bendat, of Boys State Tough On Speeders San Pedro, Best Orator 2 By PAUL HILLINGER Los Angeles, Calif.-With an Stripes and an exhibition drill by Long Beach, Calif. In pro- array of over 100 athletes, the the Boy Scouts of American Troop moting B. B. co-operation, the B. Fifth Annual Southern Regional, 636 of Los Angeles. B. and A. Z. A. combined their District 4. Summer Tournament Tennis doubles, boht first and efforts and had a representative was conducted in fine style Sun- second places went to Beverly at California's Boys' State. He day, August 25, by the sponsors, Hills: while young Jack Bendat was Aleph David Rose. David Beverly Hills, Fidelity and George of San Pedro become 1940 Sum- was elected to the post of city Gershwin Chapters. For the sec- mer Tournament Oratorical Cham- judge. He sentenced people for ond consecutive year Menorah pion. Speaking on the assigned speeding through his city to clean 262 of Los Angeles swept through tope, "Judaism in a Democracy, the streets or make all the city's a field of athletes representing Bendat bested the efforts of eight beds. This was the second year fifteen other southern California orators, declared to be of the that Long Beach has had a rep- chapters by amassing 72 points to highest calibre in tournament his- resentative at Boys' State, and, be crowned 1940 Summer Tourna- tory, to wrest Southern Regional as it promotes good will and ment Champions. In second place speaking supremacy from the boosts A. Z. A., Long Beach trailed Huntington Park with 50 Huntington Park Friedens. will continue to send a delegate points and Los Angeles Chapter In the evening, with the ever- to the camp. held down the third spot position popular Jacob ("J. J.") Lieber- with 38 digits. Last year Meno- man, S. A. C.'s First Vice Presi- Close to 250 people from the rah and Huntington Park tied in dent. presenting the awards and Long Beach Jewish community the tourney and were declared co- Jack Spitzer in rare form as mas- assembled to witness the semi- champions. ter of ceremonies, the traditional annual installation of the Long Highlight of the meet was the pep dinner-dance was held at the Beach 250 chapter. The installa- fact that it was conducted by reg- Elks Temple. Over 225 persons tion was held jointly with the ular A. A. U. officials, secured by attended the evening affair. Gen- Junior Girls' auxiliary, and was Advisor Milton Reise of Fidelity. eral chairman of the tourney was one of the most successful and The tourney was officially opened Mel King, Aleph Godol of George interesting installations ever seen with the raising of the Stars and Gershwin Chapter. in Lon Beach. Installing the A. Z. A. in a fine manner was three- times Aleph Godol Zackery Rott- man. Miss Ruth Coropoff in- District 4 Briefs stalled the girls. The assistants were Past Aleph Godol Elbert Kronick and Past President Rose New records are being made Sarvas, of the District Grand Lodge: Mr. for District 4! As we go to press Nat Herzberg, Mr. Samuel Ladar, Forced by the sale of the com- 10 chapters have already cleaned Mr. Louis Schnitzer, Mr. Maurice munity temple, their meeting up their Western Conference as- Schulman, Mr. Jack Shemano and place, the chapter has hit upon a sessments. Hats off to the lead- Dr. Bertram L. Wolfsohn. Our very successful plan of social ac- ers, who are: Los Angeles 43, beloved Mr. Joseph I. Rubens Los Angeles, Calif.-With the theme of "fun, frolic and tivity. Now meeting every two Bear Flag 161, Louis Marshall continues as chairman of the fraternity" the fifth annual Southern Regional (District 4) weeks instead of every week, the 188, Monterey Bay 355, Spokane committee. summer tournament swings into action with the playing of the odd weeks are filled during one 66, Santa Monica 53, Huntington "Star Spangled, Banner" and the raising of Old Glory by the week by a stag affair and the Park 170, Long Beach 250, Fi- WHISPERINGS Boy Scout Troop 636, sponsored by Fidelity Chapter (top pic- next, by an affair with the Junior 'delity 264, and Southwest A. C. Past District Aleph Godol ture). G. A. Last week one of the most Join the rest and mail your check Merle Cohn leaves Oakland this Officials of the tourney are shown in the lower picture successful house parties of the in care of A. Z. A., 149 Eddy week to return to his old native gathered around the udges stand: Left to right (seated), Ad- year was held in the large patio Street, San Francisco, Cal. Make haunts in Seattle and another visor Milton Reise of Fidelity and Harold Alpert, former Re- of one of the Long Beach Alephs. all checks for district dues pay- grinding term of law school and gional Athletic Director. Standing, Abrams, Los Angeles; Gold- Ping-pong, dancing, games, re- able to "Western Conference of "some A. Z. A." Mogen stein, Beverley Hills; General Chairman Mel King of Georfe freshments and entertainment, A. Z. A." National dues should Dovids to the officers, members Gershwin; and Burke of Los Angeles. made that evening one not to be be sent directly to headquarters and advisors of Golden Gate soon forgotten. A stag skatting and the checks should be made chapter who are really beginning party marked the next affair. The payable to "SAC of A. Z. A." to hit the ball now Cheerio Holtzman, Spitzer Seattle 73 in chapter will continue this plan, Send those checks at your next to Mel King for the excellent way Install at Menorah Scout Program with even more success, as long meeting. Remember our slogan he chairmaned the Southern Re- as the meeting place is uncertain. -"Score With District Four! gional Summer Tournament, and By BERNIE SEINFELD to Advisors Reise and Spitzer for Los Angeles, Calif. The Me- By HARRY KRAFT "Save your money," is the ad- some swell co-operation The Seattle, Wash One of the fi- Oakland and Pacific norah Chapter 262 held a novel SRC goes Hillbilly at an all-Re- monition sent out to all chap- installation and anniversary af- nest years of cub-scouting ever ters. With the District Conclave gional barn dance on September seen in the history of Seattle Install New Officers 21 which shall feature free pea- fair here recently. Jointly cele- Chapter 73 was concluded a short in Portland in December, those nuts (We bet there's a catch brating their third anniversary while ago with an intra-club con- Oakland, Cal. Lowell few extra chekels will come in to it!) Welcome to San Fer- mighty handy. Several and seventh installation of offi- test to determine the most de- Adelson, former Field Secretary nando Valley A. Z. A. which was Gisbors have set up regular "sav- cers, the members, as well as in- serving cub in the pack. The win- of the Northern Region of Dis- ner, a non-Jewish boy, was trict 4, acting as master of cere- ings plans" in the chapter. The instituted on August 28. So large was the crowd that there was vited guests, were captivated by awarded a trip to the state cub- monies, Oakland Chapter 42 and Alephs, who so desire, save a "standing room only" This the unusual arrangements. As in- scout camp, about forty miles Pacific Chapter 364 held a joint definite sum each meeting with the understanding that the money issue we applaud Art Reicher, stalling officers and main speak- from Seattle. The deserving cub installation here. is to be used to help finance them Aleph Mazkir of Los Angeles er, respectively, the chapter was spent two full weeks at the camp Addresses were given by the to Porttland in December. Start chapter, for his fine work and all fortunate in securing the two im- with all expenses paid. Another past and present Aleph Godols of planning now! Will you be one around efficiency. portant personages in A. Z. important event for the cubs is both chapters. Sam Lader, who of the lucky persons who will be the emi-annual meeting with the with Lowell, is a member of the Field Secretary Seymour Holtz- joining the rest of the Alephs, A. Z. A. chapter, which is de- Legion of Honor; Seymour Holtz- Alumni and Advisors who will be Have Fathers Banquet man and Past Grand Aleph Godol voted to the cubs, and where man, present Field Secretary of making the trek to the center of Jack Spitzer. As was the custom, Alephs compete against cubs at District 4: Merle Cohn, past Dis- fun, frolic and fraternity?? By SID GOLDSTEIN the Junior Girls Auxiliary helped their games, and awards are pre- trict Aleph Godol, and the senior sented to the cubs. advisors of Oakland and Pacific Asheville, N. C. Asheville plan, as well as participate, in the If your chapter is interested in Chapter 249 recently held a One outstanding feature of the Chapters. program. sponsoring the Regional Elimina- cub pack is the fact that al- Lowell was presented with a Fathers-Sons banquet that fea- tions Winter Tournament, write though it is sponsored by an all- radio by Mrs. A. D. Cherry on your Field Secretary for a bid tured a "Needle-swing Contest" To Have A. z. A. School Jewish organization, its member- behalf of the Mothers Clubs of now. and a father-son quiz. The latter ship is not restricted to Jewish both chapters. ended in a tie: the former was McKeesport, Pa. McKeesport Chapter 94 has prepared plans boys, and already several non- Quite enjoyable to all also tied up in knots. The fathers Jewish lads have enrolled. The for a School of A. Z. A.. in which N. Straus Installs cub-master is a well-known Ben Stockton's annual Semi- spoke about A. Z. A., and were the teachers shall be Alephs Mel- Formal" dance last Saturday vin Jackson nad Richard Farkas. B'rith, and several of the A. Z. A. answered by the Advisor, Rabbi Officers; Have Stag night, September 14. The dance A renewed B'nai B'rith-A. Z. A. boys have been helping with the chairman was Irvin Gartner. Robert P. Jacobs, who accepted cooperation program is also being pack during the year. Los Angeles, Calif. Nathan the remarks. presented this season. An event which will be looked Straus Chapter 141 held a joint All Aleph Mazkirs and Aleph frward to this year will be the installation with the Lina Straus Godols should take particular A. Z. A. cub-pack theatre party, care about the chapter's member- New Officers of S. R. C. Junior Auxiliary here recently. which is already being planned. Harrison Polim and Harold ship records so that all will be Schiff installed the new officers, eligible to compete in the com- ing Regional Tournaments. An Tacoma Has Second during which William Fox was inducted into the office of Aleph S. A. C. ruling provides that only Alephs who have passed through Anniversary Banquet Godol and Sam Samson that of Aleph Mazkir, the pledge class, paid their initia- At a stag held at the home of tion fee, have had their member- By JERRY SPELLMAN Izzy Bernstein, an amateur pro- ship reports sent to S. A. C., and Tacoma, -Tacoma chap- gram featured the entertainment, have had their First Degree on ter 336, after having their pro- in which PAG Eddie Burman or before November 1, are eligible gram halted by an epidemic of won first place, to compete in the Winter Re- infantile paralysis, has started to The annual Boris D. Bogen gional Eliminations Tourna- buzz again. The Second Annual Lodge-Nathan Straus A. Z. A. ment! Check up with National Banquet was held at the Tacoma picnic, at which the Scouts were Headquarters if you have any Hotel, Saturday, July 27th. Her- guests, saw the Lodge defeat the question concerning your mem- man Kleiner was master of cere- bership records and make sure Alephs in a baseball game. all those pledges are members be- monies and the principal speaker fore November 1. was Rabbi B. I. Treiger. A short Ebn Ezra Wins Meet adress was also given by Mel All Aleph Godols and Advisors Novikoff newly elected Aleph By MAHLON RUBIN Godol of the chapter East St. Louis, Ill. E. are asked to check to ascertain if St. A picnic is being planned for Louis Chapter 56 held their elev- the Aleph Gisbor is using the compulsory bookkeeping provid- the near future at Lake Geneva, enth annual swimming party on and will take place sometime be- the night of August 14. The party ed free by S. A. C. Check them by form number. They are: fore the end of August. Paul was held jointly with a swim- Forms 5, 7 and 8. You may or- Goldfarb, the chairman, an- ming meet as part of the sum- der these from your Field Secre- nounced that a weinie roast will mer tournament. First honors in tary. Los Angeles, Calif.-The photo shows the new officers of the meet were taken by Ebn Ezra feature the affair. the Southern Regional Council (SRC) of District 4, soon after 187, with St. Louis 28 runner-up Then, to top off the summer election and installation. Left to right: Lewis Miller (Santa and the host chapter finishing Here are the men who have just been appointed by B'nai Monica) Aleph Sopher; Paul Hillinger (Long Beach) Aleph activities, an overnight stag. the third. Three other chapters also second of its kind, was held in S'gan; Outgoing Aleph Godol Leon Simmons (Highland Park) participated in the meet. The 300 B'rith District Grand President Aleph Kohen Godol; Jonas Jacobs (Huntington Park) Aleph August at Harbor Heights. people who attended the party Henry Weinberger to serve on Godol: Ralph Gelobter (Friendship) Aleph Mazkir pro-tem; and were entertained by three E. St. the standing A. Z. A. committee Make use of the facilities of Joe Baker (Pasadena) Aleph Gisbor. Louis Alephs, who presented an the A. Z. A. circulating library. amusing skit. September 24, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 7 HARRY POPKIN New District 5 Officers Atlanta Celebrates SAVANNAH, AUGUSTA Tenth Anniversary; IS RE-ELECTED Install Kaler As GAG WIN TOURNAMENT By ABE BOLGLA By A. B. HOFFMAN Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta 134 cele- Augusta, Ga. -The Augusta A. DIST GODOL brated its Tenth Anniversary with Z. A. Chapter 192 sponsored the a two-day series of festivals and third annual softball tournament meetings. Irving Levitas, Nation- of the Southern Region of Dis- al Cultural Director, was the trict 5. Five cities were repre- guest of the Atlanta Chapter dur- sented: Atlanta, Savannah. Green- By SOL LYNN ing this anniversary celebration, ville, Charleston and Augusta, which featured a B'nai B'rith About 125 boys and girl regis- Charleston, S. C.-On August meeting on September 16 and a tered during the day 26, 27. 28 and 29, District 5 held B'nai B'rith-A. Z. A. stag on Sep- Savannah won over Atlanta its largest and most successful tember 17. A dance followed the 134 in the finals to become the camp convention in the beautiful stag. 1940 A. Z. A. softball champions of the Southern Refion. Augusta setting offered by Chimney Rock The Monday meeting had as its came out third in the tournament camp. Over 150 Alephs, alumni main feature the installation of A field meet was held during Irving Kaler as Grand Aleph Go- and officials, from twenty-two the afternoon, at which Augusta dol. A March of Time, exhibit- won with 24 points. The following chapters, participated in the con- ing the past ten years of Atlanta events were run off: Running clave. 134's history, was also presented high jump, shot put, three-legged Enhanced by the presence of -Photo By Nate Fine. at this time. Gerald Cohen, for- race, relay race, high jump and Grand Aleph Godol Irving Kaler, Chimney Rock, N. C.-Here are the new officers of District mer Grand Councillor of District target throw. C. Member Hyman Goldstein, No. 5. Front row. left to right, Irving Kaler, Grand Aleph 5, was the presiding officer. A buffet supper was served at Executive Director Julius Bisno, Godol; Harry Popkin, Augusta, District Godol: Jack Brickman, On Tuesday evening, Brother night at the Y. M. H. A. followed and B'nai B'rith Vocational Guid- Charleston, District S'gan; Bob Ney, Atlanta, District Gisbor. L. J. Levitas was given a token by a dance at the City Locks ance Director Max F. Baer, the Back row, left to right, Goldstein, Washington, District S. of appreciation for his untiring Harry Popkin was chairman of encampment gave much of benefit A. C. member: Miltotn Norwood, Washington, District Mazkir: the tournament. efforts in working with the At- to those in attendance. Sol Lynn, Washington, District Sopher; Louis Weiner, Washing- lanta Chapter during the past ten Outstanding on the camp pro- ton, District Shotare Godol: Sig Davidson, District Kohen Godol: L. A. 43 to Present years. gram was a well-rounded athletic Benny Mendell, District Shotare Kotone, and Sol Breibart, schedule. Ably administered by Irving Levitas spoke at bot h Monthly B. B. Program Charleston, Field Secretary. Past Grand Councillor Abram meetings, during the first em- Berry, substituting for hte absent phasizing the role of B'nai B'rith By JERRY LASH Southern Deputy Elliótt Serotta, and A. Z. A. in modern Jewish Los Angeles, Hadel, softball, horseshoe- District No. 5 Briefs Annapolis Holds life and, on Tuesday, discussing chairman of the Los Angeles 43 pitching, and swimming contests problems facing the new genera- A. Z. A. Committee of Los An- were run off with over 130 parti- Summer Tourney tion of Jewish youth today. geles Lodge, announced that the cipants. Semi-final tennis matches By SOL BREIBART chapter would receive time each and track events were washed out Begin Charleston month on the lodge's regular by a last-day rain. Chimney Rock, N. C.-Through By D. LEVY broadcast as a phase of the A. Z. Winners in the athletic events a plan evolved by the S. A. C. Annapolis, Md.-On August 18, Membership Drive A.-B'nai B'rith cooperation pro- were as follows: Horse-pitching, member from District 5, Hyman the Colonial Chapter 356, under gram. Goldstein, key men from various By MOSES SLOVIS Truman Kahn, Atlanta 134; ping- the co-chairmanship of Alephs Al- sections of the district met at belt and Manuel Lott and Aleph Charleston, S. C.-At the meet- Starting as a gag, but becoming pong, Robert Rosenblum, Simon the annual convention for a dis- ing of August 8, Alep Godol Max more and more popular is the Atlas 126: 160-yard free style, Godol Bernard Swerbilow, spon- "Liars' Night," at which awards sored a highly successful tourna- Kirshstein tendered his resigna- Byron Cohen, Atlanta 134; 40- cussion of expansion problems. tion to the Charleston Chapter are given for the best "whoppers' yard free style, Sheldon Magazine, As a result of the conference, ment on the beautiful green cam- 143 in order to take a position told by an Aleph. Baron Mun- Potomac A. C.: 40-yard back- leaders in the district are hope- pus of the St. Johns college. stroke, Milton Weinkle, Royal Nearly 100 Alephs participated in working for the S. A. C. in Wash- chausen has nothing on some ful of the establishment of many Alephs when it comes to telling Palm 396; 40-yard breast stroke, new units. Cities considered as events extending from registra- ington. His resignation was ac- tion at 10:30 a. m. to a dance at cepted with regret and the chap- tall tales in a convincing fashion. Alvin Levy, Gate City 357; 160- extension possibilities are Balti- yard relay, Leonard Meyer, Har- ter wished him success in his new Charles Epstein had to resign more, Wilmington, Greensboro, 12 midnight. lod Yudelson and Alvin Levy, position. Aleph Jack Brickman as Aleph Godol, due to business Atlanta, Richmond, Washington, These Alephs represented the succeeds Aleph Kirshstein as reasons, and Art Schecter was Gate City 357. plus Stan Bangel, Lynchburg, Columbus, Macon and Colonial Chapter, Simon Atlas, Aleph Godol. Others officers are elected to fill his place. Art is Portsmouth 362: cano doubles. Milton Weinkle and Harold Bam- Jacksonville, Capitol City, Potomac Aleph Club Aleph Moses Zucker, Aleph Maz- already putting through his own and Monumental Aleph Club. In berg, Royal Palm 396; canoe sin- To assist the regular district kir: Aleph Jack Kahn, Aleph reorganization plan, and the chap- attendance also were Julius and gles, Harold Weinkle, Gate City officials in the extension pro- Gisbor. ter has a full season ahead of it. Jay Alvin Bisno, Ben Barkin, Irv 357; and two-man canoe handi- gram, the following men have The membership committee an- been enlisted: Past Grand Coun- Levitas, Gene Love and Max Baer. cap, Abe Bolgla, Augusta 192, and nounced as its policy a 25 per cent Freddie Horowitz, Savannah 206. cillor Gerald Cohen, past Aleph With the Capitol City Chapter increase in membership. An in- Santa Monica Alephs The winning softball team was Godol Morton Honeyman, Ira receiving the highest number of teresting program was presented Receive Scholarships composed of Alephs from Gate Julian, Winston-Salem advisor, events by winning second place in in collaboration with the member- City 357 and Capital City 344. softball, and several firsts in the ship committee at a recent meet- By LEWIS MILLER and past Aleph Godol Lynwood The players were Harold Yudel- Kreger. These men will operate track events, the Colonial Chapter ing, in which a quiz contest, bas- Santa Monica, Calif. Santa son, Harold Hershberg, Sid Freed- in conjunction with the field sec- was second by winning three firsts ed upon material of the pledge Monica 53 finished its summer man, Sid Levy, Leon Levine, Leon- retary and the Regional deputies. and two seconds in the track, with manual, was held between three season with full participation in ard Meyer, Teddy Levitas, Stan- Aleph B. Snyder of Annapolis Alephs and three pledges. The the Southern Regional tourna- ley Ney, and Harold Weinkle, all winning the only two first place program proved to be most inter- ment. This season was featured of Gate City (Atlanta) and Er- Chimney Rock, N. C.-During medals. esting and enjoyable. by a series of programs consist- nest Kipnis and Irving Van the District 5 camp session, it After the softball and track The Annual A. Z. A. Summer ing of joint meetings with the Ju- Grack, Capital City (Washing- was announced that a member of meets, a dance was held in the Dance was held recently. In ad- nior Auxiliary. The chapter also ton). the camp staff is offering a prize college gym to the strains of a dition to the local couples there presented Milton Bronstein as Of an attractive and interest- of $10 to the Aleph in the dis- well known local orchestra. Dur- was a large out-of-town attend- second-place winner at the region- ing nature were the cultural fea- trict who writes the best compre- ing the dance songs were sung ance. The dance was a great al finals oratorical contest. tures. supervised by Florida Dep- hensive essay on "How I Would and speeches were made by Ben financial and social success. Brother Martin Goodfriend, uty Milton Friedman. The extem- Improve the District Five Camp Barkin and S. Milton Kotzin, Aleph Alwyn Berlin, chairman of prominent Ben B'rith and long- poraneous speaking contest, which Convention.' The contents of all President of the local B'nai B'rith the entertaniment committee, was time benefactor of Santa Monica atracted twelve contestants, was compositions must be original Lodge and Chairman of our Ad- responsible for the success of the Chapter, announced a scholarship won by Paul Rubenstein, Ashe- with the author. The contest visory Board. Gene Love present- affair. fund for high-rating members. ville 249, whose subject was "Vo- ends on October 1, 1940, by ed medals to the members of Mon- There will be two scholarships of cations and Avocations." The first which date all entries must be in umental softball team nad the Levitas Speaks at fered one for $25.00 for a high camp stunt and skit contest was the hands of Field Secretary Sol first-place winners in the track Breibart, 743 Meeting street, events. Petersburg Meeting school student, and one for $75.00 won by Benny Mendell, Dr. Israel for a college student. The scholar- Brown 256 (Norfolk), wih an im- Charleston, C. By MORTON SOLLOD ships will be awarded this fall, personation presentation. Three B's Guests Petersburg, Va. Petersburg and the qualifications will be de- The ever-absorbing problem, "How to Go About Finding a Job" Charleston, S. C.-Dan Cupid is still maintaining an active pro- Of Miami Alephs 338 celebrated its second anniver- cided by the alumni and B'nai was discussed brilliantly by Max sary with a Sabbath Service at B'rith. Baer, B'nai B'rith Vocational gram in District 5. During the which Irving Levitas, National Guidance Director. Also of inter- summer he gleefully witnessed By STANLEY SCHER Cultural Director, was guest Split Honors at the wedding of Morris Wolff, ad- Miami, Fla. .-Honoring Julius speaker. est to visitors were the quiz pro- Winston-Salem gram, prepared by Elliott Serotta visor to Augusta 102; Phil Sel- Bisno, Ben Barkin, and Max F. Four Past Aleph Godols, Mor- and presented by Ira Julian, Ad- ber, advisor to Jacksonville 272, Baer, an informal get-together ton Spero, Edward Scherr, Alvin By LEONARD HARRIS and Max Bucker, national debate was held recently at one of Mi- Jacobs and Louis Rubin, and the visor to Winston-Salem A. C., and Winston-Salem, N. C. Wins- finalist 1938 and advisor to ami Beach's leading hotels. Mr. present Aleph Godol, Philip Hei- the A. z. A. discussion period led ton-Salem Chapter was host to by Executive Director Julius Charleston 143. Bisn oand Mr. Barkin talked movit, participated in the services. thirty boys from the Charlotte, Bisno. Morris Wolff married Miss about the recent convention and Mr. S. Spero, president of the Roanoke and Durham Chapters An event of interest and sus- Eleanor Rosencrans of Jackson- about A. z. A. in general. Mr. sponsoring B'nai B'rith Lodge, in. for the regular summer tourna- pense at every District 5 camp ville, Fla.; Phil Selber took to Baer told how A. Z. A. can help stalled the officers for the new ment, which was held here re- convention is award night. In ad- himself Miss Roselyn Silverberg you select your vocation. These term. cently. dition to the prizes won during of Jacksonville, Fla.. and Max gentlemen were introduced by Winston-Salem took the base- the camp session, district awards Zucker was wedded to Miss Max- Milton A. Friedman, a national few words. Alephs from about ball award, Charlotte captured the were also presented. The out- ine Taub of Darlington, S. C. deputy, who acted as master of twenty different chapters were tennis trophy, and Arthur Miller standing district award, the best Mazeltov and best wishes. May ceremonies. present and each was introduced of Charlotte "ran" away with the chapter award. was won by Au- all their little ones grow up to Mr. Isaac Levin, president of track meet. The get-together was sponsored gusta 192 for the best program of be Aleph Godols. the Fifth District, B'ni B'rith, jointly by the Miami and the activities during the year 1939- was introduced and he spoke a Royal Palm chapters. Hear Talk on Draft 1940. The district best Mazkir award Katz Is Appointed By JOE KANTER was given to Jack Brickman, Instructor at School Birmingham, Ala Major Hers- Charleston 143, for excellence in ISAAC JOSEPH ALEPHS ton Cooper, well known military the performance of his duties. expert, spoke to the Birmingham Breaking all district precedents, Atlanta, Ga.-Israel Katz, Ju- Chapter recently at a meeting in the District 1 conference, assem- nior Advisor of Gate City Chapter HELP REMODEL SCHOOL the Y. M. H. A His subject was bled in convention at Chimney 357, a member of Gate City's in- the draft bill. Following his talk Rock Camp, elected Harry G. Pop- ternational debate finalist team, an open forum was held. kin, Augusta 192, its Aleph Godol has been appointed an instructor By Irwin Morton Schuster Alephs' work in remodeling the The Birmingham Chapter will for a second term. The following in accounting at Emory Univer- synagogue and Talmud Torah be host to the Eastern Region of have been selected to serve with sity. Chicago, Ill. Old Man Summer The chapter is now actively en- District 7 on December 27. 28 and him: Jack Brickman, Aleph Katz, now a student in the law is no hindrance to the Isaac Jo- gaged in raising money for the 29 when the winter tournament is S'gan; Sid Goldstein, Aleph Maz- school after completing his under- seph Aleph Club. In fact, it has purpose of aiding the Talmud held. Julius Goldstein has been kir; Sol Lynn, Aleph Sopher, and graduate work in commerce, is turned out to be a beneficial fac- Torah and the synagogue by con- elected general chairman of this Lou Winer, Benny Mendell and the youngest man ever to receive tor. The chapter was fortunate in ducting a "Goodfellowship Brick' event. Sigmund Davidson. this appointment. He will teach receiving a private office and affair. The important and interesting two classes during the coming recreation center, where it is hop- The Social Committee, under its Prepare for Season minutes of the district conference year while taking his law work. ed the chapter's activities will chairman, David Koren, held its meetings will be mimeographed Katz was Aleph S'gan of Gate rise above the previous active annual beach party for the chap- City Chapter in 1939 and won the year. The chapter's new fraternal Chicago, Ill. A. L. Sachar and sent to all constituent chap- ter's Alephs Sunday, July 28. at ters. home has made it the home of Chapter 305 began laying plans medal presented by Frank Gottes- the Montrose Beach. The affair for its autumn season with vari- man for the outstanding Aleph of Chicago's west side A, Z. A. ac- was highlighted with the singing ous cultural and social events on PLAN NOW! the year. He also played on the tivity. of A. Z. A. and popular songs, basketball and softball teams. He the calendar. The executive com- A. Z. A. SABBATH The Poale Zadek Congregation, while the Alephs and their dates mittee prepared to issue a chapter NOVEMBER 8TH was elected junior advisor last which gave the chapter its new roasted their "red-hots" and month upon reaching his majority. newspaper, and a Boy Scout troop facilities, is benefiting by the marshmallows. is being organized. Page 8 THE SHOFAR September 24, 1940 Monsky's Message New Deputies (Continued from Page 1.) Chairman of Dist. Sirotkin New Godol; (Continued from Page 1.) coff, 417 East Third St., Bethle- Houston Wins Best OUTLINE PLANS 7 AZA Committee it has seen them buried hem, Pa. under theri own unrealized pre- West Pennsylvania-Morton B. Chapter Award dictions. as it will again. It has FOR NEW YEAR Levin, P. O. Box 1030, Charles- lived through some of the most ton, W. Va. By SAUL FELDMAN turbulent times that mankind has known but not once has a nation- Northern New Jersey Sam Oklahoma City, of al emergency found B'nai B'rith, Grossman. 577 Ocean Ave., Jer- the most successful summer tour- IN DISTRICT nor American Jefry, of which it sey City, N. J. naments in the history of the is a cross-section. wanting, for Constitution Alvin Adelman, Western Region of District Seven By GEORGE SHENDELMAN we have always helped fortify the 1510 Wildwood Ave., Camden, was held in Oklahoma City on effort to keep America safe for N. Memphis, Tenn. - After com- August 18 and 19. Every chap- pleting what was probably the democracy. Philadelphia Fred Weiss, ter butt one was represented at most successful year in its his- 1202 North Fifth St., Philadel- the tournament. Athletic contests It is difficult to say Happy New tory, District 7 already has plans Year at a time when our whole phia, Pa. in softball, swimming and tennis on file to surpass 1939-40 by far. system of modern society is be- Newark- E. Henry Garrod, 327 were held. together with several With a successful summer season ing challenged and threatened by Renner Ave. Newark, N. social affairs and business meet- completed, the future looks quite menaces which have been brought Southern Keystone-To be an- ings of the Southwestern Re- optimistic. into dreadful actuality by events nounced later gional Association. For one thing, an entire series overseas. In the Old World na- Northwest Pennsylvania To Irving Sirotkin of Oklahoma of district awards has been estab- tion after nation has gone down be announced later. City was elected Aleph Godol of lished. Trophies will be given to under the titantic force of the District Four the Region. Other officers elect- the best chapter, best Aleph Maz- triple-headed juggernaut of Naz- Pacific Northwest Lou ed included, Louis Luskey, Fort kir. best Aleph Sopher, and an ism, Fascism and Communism. History has been made with light- Schnitzer. 1110 Public Service Worth: Leon Nagid, Dallas: award of merit to be given to Bldg., Portland, Ore. Charles Gaitz. Houston: Jake each chapter's outstanding Aleph, ning-like speed. All the human Gossen, San Antonio; Howard In addition an award will be given values and traditions which gen- Central California and Utah- Alexander, Tulsa: Bennie Katz. to the outstanding chapter in A. erations have been taught to re- Sam Ladar, 2934 Ford St., Oak- Houston. Max Brier, Houston. Z. A.-B'nai B'rith cooperation. We spect and uphold are being blot- land, Calif. was appointed Regional Aleph are also encouraging each B'nai ted out. Force is displacing faith Southern California and Ari- Milton J. Mehl Sopher. Plans have been made B'rith lodge to give an award to and fear is overcoming fortitude. zona Sam Wesser, 1953 West for a regional paper to be pub- the outstanding member of the Even here in America, which has 66th St., Los Angeles Calif. Ft. Worth, Texas-Abov is lished. chapter it sponsors. This award not heard the tramp of the in- District Five pictured Milton J. Mehl of this The Oklahoma Biltmore hotel will parallel the district award of vader's boots for more than a cen- Northern Region- Eugene Love, city, who has been appointed merit. was headquarters for the tourna- tury. a wave of alarm seems to be 4925 Crescent. Crestview, Md. Chairman of the A. Z. A. Com- ment. The business meetings and Winter tournaments have been spreading as the echo of European North and South Carolina- El- mittee for B'nai B'rith District the final banquet and dance were scheduled for Birmingham, Ala., events reaches our ever-attentive ears. liott Serotta, 1418 Heath St., Au- Grand Lodge No. 7. Mehl has held there. Other events includ- and Waco, Texas. Both will be gusta, Ga. lost no time in getting to work ed a stag dinner, picnic and swim- held during December. The dis- But it is just in such extraor- Florida - Milton Freidman. and is determined to make his ming party. trict presents. cups to the out- dinary times that B'nai B'rith has 1642 Dupont Bldg., 169 E. Flag- district the most outstanding standing chapter participating in For the first time a regional an even greater responsibility to in the entire Order, each tournament. ler St., Miami, Fla. best chapter award was present- America and to Jewry Our job During the year 1940-41 a con- District Six ed. The award. given by the is to remain calm and to help centrated effort will be made to Michigan-Max Chomsky, care Englesman Has 90% Oklahoma City B'nai B'rith lodge, others to stay calm, too: to be encourage more active A. Z. A.- A. Z. A. Headquarters, 416 Mur- was won by Houston Chapter 136. ready for any emergency; to an- B'nai B'rith relations. Milton J. phy Bldg., Detroit, An athletic award, given by Aleph swer any call our government may of Eligible Boys Mehl, new District 7 Chairman of Illinois- Jacobson, care A. Gene Paul of Oklahoma City, was make upon us with all the re- Z. A. Headquarters, 188 West A. Z. A., is particularly interested won by Dallas Chapter 135. sources and manpower at our Randolph, Chicago. command, but to shun defeatism Canadian Lawrence Tapper, in Chapter in this phase of the program, George Shendelman, field sec- Because of lack of concentrated and panic. We must be alert to retary, and Milton J. Mehl, dis- 501 Lindsay Bldg., Winnipeg. Jewish population, District 7 will repel any and all dangers that By SAUL FELDMAN trict chairman of A. Z. A., were Wisconsin-Morris Jacobs, 152 never be among the largest dis- may threaten our country from West Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, also present at the tournament. Oklahoma City, Oklo. With tricts numerically. It is intended, within or without, but we will be Wis. its highest pitch since its organi- instead, to have one of the most playing into the hands of the Minnesota - M Dakota zation, the A. D. Englesman Chattanooga Host highly integrated districts in A, enemy of America. foreign or do- Harry Vermes, 2806 Xerxes St., Z. A. with every chapter a poten- mestic, if we allow ourselves to Chapter 216 is planning a full South, Minneapolis. and varied program for the next To Summer tial "best chapter." Our slogan be driven into individual hysteria. Cornbelt-Harvey Leon, 1904 might well be 'Watch District For the coming year let our rally- year. The Chapter just concluded Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Seven become Number One in A. ing cry be faith, determination one of the most successful sum- District Seven Tourney Z. courage faith in the future of mer tournaments in the history America: determination that it Morris Sher. 116 No. of the region. 18th St., Birmingham, Ala. By ABE WISE shall be the future that its fathers The Chapter is at the present Dallas Has "Aleph of Texas planned for -courage to help Horace Simon, 2217 time forming a basketball league Chattanooga, Tenn. On Sun- Truxillo, Houston, Tex. day, August 25, the Adolph S. The Month" Contest build that future, come what may. of Jewish teams. Four teams Oklahoma Morris Gershon, have already applied for admis- Ochs chapter was host to Alephs America a Stronghold 720 West California, Oklahoma representing Birmingham, Nash- By ABE LICHTENSTEIN sion We live in a land which is the City. Alephs are being picked for de- ville, Knoxville and Chattanooga Dallas, Texas- Inaugurating a last stronghold of that fighting bating and oratory and work will The occasion was a summer tour- new term which promises to be faith of equal rights to all and Farm School nament. begin at once. very successful. the Dallas Chap- equal responsibilities for all. Our Although the chapter now has Following registration at the ter 135, in conjunction with the flag the American flag has enrolled about 90 per cent of the Hotel Patten, athletic events were local J. Y. D. Club, which ex- never been blacked out and it (Continued from Page 2.) the order of the day. Chattanoo- eligible boys of the community, pressed its desire to help, spon- never will be blacked out if we ga won in softball. First place a drive has begun to enroll the sored a Jerome Safur Paralysis any state in the union may enter stick firmly to the job of protect- in tennis was won by Joe Kanter Fund Dance on August 15th. The the school. other 10 per cent. A stag for the ing the nation against unfriendly of Birmingham. And Chattanoo- rushees will be held in the very dance was not only a financial The National Farm School is designs from without and making ga's Bill Raider was the victor in near future. success, but a social one also. it secure against enemies in our not a college. It gives no degree. Morris Gershon, alumnus of the ping-pong. The chapter each month will own household, Its graduates enter the various Opening the evening's enter- chapter. was recently selected as designate the outstanding Aleph practical callings of which there chairman of the advisory board. tainment, all of the Alephs at- to be given the title 'Aleph of Some of those who are suffer- are many in the agricultural tended a stag dinner where tro- ing from the jitters over events field. The National Farm School He succeeds Joe Sureck, who has the Month." Joe Levy received phies were awarded to the win- abroad and their repercussions on has been unable to fill all of the joined the United States Immi- the honor for August. Joe's out- ners in the various events. Un- this country are beginning to gration Service. standing work was on the mem- demands for its graduates. scheduled awards were given to question the efficacy of democ- bership committee, which netted The school year begins in April Harold Shoenig, general chair- racy to meet the challenge of the and the program is continuous the chapter approximately 12 Abe Freed Alephs man, and Ben Royal, advisor of times. We of B'nai B'rith are not new members. throughout the 12 months of the Plan Outing Birmingham. The former was among such doubters and never Plans for the chapter's annual year. A total of 28 days of vaca- given a "Liar's Medal" for his will be. tion is allowed each student. In aniversary are being made. The By STANLEY UDIN colorful pre-tournament publicity affair will be held on October We have confidence that the order to encourage boys to com- plete high school, and at the same New Orleans, La. The Abe and Royal received a "Chicken- 27th. As this will be the tenth dynamics of democracy are far time avoid the necessity of losing Freed Chapter 118 is planning a Chaser's" medal. Following the anniversary of the Dallas chap- more powerful than any totali- week-end outing to the Y. M. H. dinners. the Alephs and their tarianism can ever be. We have a full year, a special concession ter. it is expected that this year's A. camp on the Gulf coast on Sep- dates enjoyed an evening of danc- faith that democracy will and can is allowed high school graduates. affair will be an outstanding one. tember 28th. Athletic events, a ing atop beautiful Cavern Castle manifest its strength and power In other words, candidates who The chapter is receiving co-oper< weinie roast. pep meeting, etc., on Lookout Mountain. to meet every and any challenge have all the other necessary qual- ation from the AODA (A. Z. A. will faeture the outing. Chairman Among out-of-town visitors if all Americans-of all races, ifications, are permitted to enter were George Shendelman, field alumni club of Dallas), and local "Yussel" Barkoff expects a record creeds and political convictions- the course late, provided they re- B'nai B'rith. turnout. secretary, and Stanley Beitman, accept the disciplined responsi- port immediately after their high advisor of the Birmingham chap- The chapter brought back the At recent meeting of the chap- bility that citizenship in a democ- school graduation. Gene Paul trophy from the Okla- ter. an open discussion was held ter. racy imposes and count no sacri- on the two most important issues homa City summer tournament. fice too dear if only freedom may PLAN NOW! of the day -conscription and the SEE CONTEST SUBJETS This award is presented to the prevail. A. Z. A. SABBATH third term. Refreshments were PAGE ONE chapter which is outstanding in We of B'nai B'rith stand ready NOVEMBER 8TH. served following the meeting. THIS ISSUE. athletic activity at the regional for that sacrifice today as we al- summer tournaments. ways have and always will. That is our message. to America, to Chattanooga Wins Softball Championship Memphis 71 Initiates Jewry and to B'nai B'rith every- where on the eve of the New Year. Pledges into Chapter By MILTON ROTTESMAN Catholic Youth Memphis, Tenn. Memphis 71 recently held its first big summer Movement to outing of the year. The affair be- gan with a hayride to Rainbow Be Coordinated Lake, a popular amusement cen- ter just outside of the city, where members, alumni and their dates Washington-Steps toward the enjoyed swimming, dancing and coordination of Catholic youth skating. Later the group went to activities throughout the United Riverside Park for a watermelon States were taken at a recent cutting. meeting of the Bishop's Commit- This affair, arranged by Aleph tee on Youth held at Niagara Harold Weinman, was a distinct Falls, N. Y success and another similar affair is being planned for September. An attempt will be made to Thsi will be an all-day affair at federate on a national scale ap- Ellendale, Tenn. proved Catholic youth groups On August 27th, the chapter and organizations. Diocesan youth held a big smoker at the Menorah councils will be developed, and a Institute. Following the smoker, college and university section of the chapter initiated the follow- the National Catholic Youth ing pledges: Ralph Dubrovner, Council will be organized. Chattanooga, Tenn. - Adolph S. Ochs shown in the center picture above. Bill Harold Kaufman, Jack Drucker, chapter invited all the Alephs of the Eastern Heretofore, Catholic Raider (left), pitcher for the winning team, Henry Klein, Sammy Berzansky region of District 7 to their town for a sum- also walked off with the ping-pong champion- and Morris Bozof. Aleph Louis units have worked on a local, au- mer tournament, then walked off with the ship. Joe Kanter, right, of Birmingham Siegal was in charge of the initia- tonomous basis. high honors in softball. The winning team is Chapter 41, won the tennis championship. tion.