The SHOFA Official Organ Aleph 3adik Aleph of B'nai B'nith VOL XVI OCTOBER 29, 1940 No. 5 NATIONAL AZA LEO CHERNE National Leaders of B'nai B'rith Women NAT'L. COUNCIL TO SPEAK AT SABBATH SET OF B. B. WOMEN NEW YORK RALLY FOUNDED FOR NOV. 8TH New York. N. Y 'Rally to A. Z. A.' is the cry for Sunday, No- vember 3rd. At the Edison hotel, Washington, D. C.-A new na- Seven Arts room, 3:45 p. m., the tional Jewish women's organiza- New York alephs will gather to Washington, D. Early re- tion came into being last Tues- rally to A. Z. A. and listen to Leo ports indicate that national A. Z. day when representatives of the M. Cherne. Leo Cherne is the A. Sabbath commencing Friday six Women's Grand lodges of outstanding aluminus of A. Z. A. evening, November 8th, will be who has built for himself the B'nai B'rith, oldest and largest the most observed Sabbath in the famous Research Institute of national Jewish service and fra- twelve year history of this A. Z. America As its executive direc- ternal organization, concluding a A. activity, tor, he is one of the most import- two-day session at the Hay-Adams Some of the most prominent ant young men in the country's House, created the Women's Su- orthodox, conservative and reform business world. He is also the preme Council, B'nai B'rith, as a congregations throughout Ameri- outstanding civilian authority on national co-ordinating body for ca have given local chapters per- Mobilization day. He will speak the Women's Grand Lodges and mission to sponsor the "Youth to the alephs on "M Day." In through them for the more than Service, with outstanding Rab- A. Z. A.. Leo won the National 400 senior and junior B'nai B'rith bis and Cantors stepping aside oratory title in 1930. auxiliaries, which have over 40.- for alephs, who will assume their Besides the rally, the advisors 000 members in all parts of the roles. All alephs delivering original will meet at the Edison at 1:30 country. sermons are urged to send in p. m. The godols and mazkirs Washington, D. C.-Above are pictured the first officers of Mrs. Lenore D. Underwood, of copies to A. z. A, headquarters will meet at 2:30 p. m. These the newly created Women's Supreme Council of B'nai B'rith, San Francisco, a former president for entrance in the "National A meetings will outline plans of ac- left to right, Mrs. Rae Morrison, Philadelphia, secretary; Mrs. of Women's Grand Lodge No. 4, Z. A. Best Sermon Contest" in tion for the chapters and New Frances Winer, Brighton, Mass., third vice-president; Mrs. was elected president. Other of- competition for the Sidney G. York A. Z. A. All are urged to Maurice Turner, Chicago, first vice-president; Mrs. Lenore D. ficers chosen were: Mrs. Maurice Kusworm award. attend. Underwood, San Francisco, president; Mrs. Pat Roth, St. Louis, Turner, Chicago, past president Fun and the gaiety of an A. Z. of Women's Grand Lodge No. 6. second vice-president and Mrs. Lawrence Koenigsberger, Wash- A. rally will highlight the after- first vice-president; Mrs. Pat ington, D. C., treasurer. Bisno Speaks at noon's rally and it is the hope Roth, St. Louis, past president of of the New York director that all Women's Grand Lodge No. 2. Norfolk Banquet the alephs will turn out en masse NAME OF MONTHLY 'AZA DIARY' e-president; Mrs. Frances Win- to honor Leo, learn about "M er, Brighton, Mass. president of Day,' and to "Rally to A. Z. A. Women's Grand Lodge No. 1, By HERB SCHREIBER PROGRAM CHANGED third vice-president: Mrs. Rae Norfolk, Va. On Monday, Sep- Morrison, Philadelphia, secretary tember 23. Dr. Israel Brown 256 and Old Dominion 370 presented Paterson Joins in a highly successful program be- Inter-Faith Service FOR 5701 of Women's Grand Lodge No. 3, TO "GUIDE" secretary Mrs. Lawrence Koenigsberger Washington, D. fore fathers of members and the C., president Women's Grand local B'nai B'rith lodge Harold With Christian Youth Washington, D. In order to NOW READY Lodge No. 4, treasurer. Goldman was chairman of the af- fair meet specifications The officers were installed in a The feature of the program was class mailing privileges ne unique remote control exercises By JOE RUBENSTEIN Paterson, N. J. - On Friday of "The A. Z. A. M when Henry Monsky, president of an inspiring talk by Executive Di- o- B'nai B'rith, speaking to the wom- rector Julius Bisno. Following night, November 1, Paterson gram" is being chang he Washington, D. C.-On the OC- en by n g-distance telephone the program a stag was held in Chapter 133, will hold an inter- A, Z. A. Monthly Gui >all casion of the New Year, the fra- from Omaha, Neb., hailed the honor of the distinguished visitor faith youth service at the Barnett other respects it will b Zil. ternity is this week offering for establishment of the Women's from Washington. Memorial Temple. The service The December issue sale an experimental edition of Supreme Council, B'nai B'rith, as At a weenie roast held recently will be attended by youth mem- by Israel Brown 256 in honor of bers of both the Jewish and Chris- "Fighters for Freedom an "A. Z. A. Diary" for the year "the most momentous event in 5701 (1940-41). Copies sell for the 31-year history of the women Boy Scout Troop 13, Troop 29 tian faiths and will have as its sent this week to Ale 25c each and stamps, check or of B'nai B'rith.' presented a troop flag to Troop keynote better relations and un- The cultural sympos money order should be sent to A. In the preamble to the coun- 13. Both troops were organized derstanding between the youth of with the story of the pa Z. A. ,headquarters, 1003 K street cil's by-laws its general purposes by the host chapter. Linwood the two religions in the commu- of Jews in the wars of d nity. N. W., Washington, D. C. Only (See "B, B. Women,' Page 8.) Gamsey of the chapter presided. States. a couple of hundred copies are The main speakers of the eve- available. Maccabee Alephs Plan ning will be a rabbi and a preach- Chairmen of the following com- The diary is vest pocket size So. Philly Aleph Community-School Play er who will speak for their re- mittees are requested to obtain their sections of the "Monthly with a red leather cover with im- spective religions. J. Mortimer By BURTON GINSBURG Rubenstein, Aleph Godol of the Guide" from the Aleph Godol: printing in gold leaf. It contains Wins Scholarship Burlington, Vt.-Maccabee Paterson and of the cultural, social, community-serv a daily calendar with space re- Chapter 354 initiated five pledges ice, athletic, religious vocational served for notations. There are Award in Contest Northern New Jersey Regional into the chapter at its last meet- guidance, scouting, A. Z. A. anni- also blank sections for notes and Council, will speak as representa- ing, and plans have been made tive of the Jewish youth of the versary day and membership: addresses. By MICKEY KAPLAN Philadelphia, -Mayor Rob- for the fall and winter season. A community The topic of his ert E. Lamberton of Philadelphia community skit, the proceeds of speech will be, "How I Feel To- Tacoma to Conduct which are to go towards the local CYO Champs Defeat recently announced the winners ward My Christian Neighbor.' A Talmud Torah, was given the speaker representing the Chris- Regular Bible Class Inwood in City Match of his scholarships. Topping the list was Aleph Hyman Menduke of final touches, and all is set for tian youth of the city will speak South Philadelphia Chapter 359. presentation. on a similar topic. By JERRY SPELLMAN The monthly program on "Jews New York, N. Y. - Inwood Twice a year, these scholarships ni Review" was presented before Since the members of the Pat- Tacoma, Wash. The Tacoma A. Z. A. Chapter 336, in coopera- Aleph club, New York City Soft- are awarded to the 10 students the sponsoring B'nai B'rith lodge, erson chapter will take part in tion with Rabbi B. I. Treiger, will ball champs, bowed down into de- scoring the highest points in a with 15 Alephs participating. The the conducting of the services, feat on Sunday, October 13, when gruelling written test. Compet- Red Cross blotter is almost com- the chapter is combining two hold a series of Bible classes through the winter. they lost in an inter-faith game to ing are the honor students of the pleted, and the results will soon important parts of the A. Z. A. Many alephs have expressed the East Side Boys, City-wide In- 12 Philadelphia public high known. program. They are advantage- termediate Catholic Youth Or- schools. Aleph Manduke won the ously mixing the A. Z. A. Sabbath the desire to enlarge their Jew- with the new inter-faith policy of ish learning by having some type ganization champs. The game was four-year University of Pennsyl- Youngest Rabbi of educational classes, and a thor- decided in the first inning when vania scholarship. our fraternity. Replies received ough study of the Bible was sug- the A. Z. A. boys sporting their Aleph Dave Silver, chairman of Toronto, Ont. Rabbi Philip from the Catholic and Protestant gested by the Rabbi. new shirts (token of champion- religious activities, announced the Berger, a member of Toronto youth groups of the city indicate ship), blew up in the excitement starting of a new South Phila- He will conduct classes once a that the affair will have a large week at his home with all alephs of the game. The score (well, delphia chapter choir. The duties B'nai B'rith, is the youngest rabbi in Toronto and non-Jewish attendance and will welcome. A complete study of we won't print it). will be to sing at Friday night be the greatest inter-faith affair the Bible will be taken up. It services held at the 508 Moore probably in all This game was arranged Ontario, Berger, ever held in the city. will consist of reading, discussion street synagogue. With Aleph Joe through the special efforts of Mr. Already plans are being formu- and interpretation, Saltzman, past singer in promi- who will be 22 Reginald T. Kennedy of the Na- on lated by the Paterson chapter to nent Jewish theaters, as the nuc- tional Conference of Christians eve, is a former follow this inter-faith service with Achdus Celebrates leus, the choir expects to do big and Jews, Bernard O'Shea, youth Aleph Godol of the formation of a youth council things this coming season. 14th Anniversary leader of the C. Y. O., and Toronto A. Z. A. in the community. Under the South Philadelphia's new coach, Haves, A. Z. A. director. and of the South- initiative of the local chapter of Vince Gambone, was greeted by By ALVIN B. BROWN ern Ontario A. Z. A., the city is looking for- 20 young, healthy Alephs at the Springfield, Mass. The 14th Council of A. Z. ward to a beginning of an era Debate Book Out first practice of the season. Five anniversary of Achdus Chapter 27 letermen are back from last sea- A. He is the son of better understanding among was observed here on October 9 of Rabbi and the youth of the city. son's second place team. Vince in the Hotel Worthy with a num- Washington, D. C.-The De- Mrs. M. Berger, of Toronto, and Chairman of the cultural com- ber of alumni in attendance at a bate Information Book for the things South Philly will be the team to beat this year, because a recent graduate of the Theologi- mittee and to whom credit for the stag banquet. contestants in the winter tour- naments has been sent to all of experience and the will to win. cal college in New York. Berger affair must be given is Irving Cohen of the local B'nai The social committees of South has become actively interested in Milton Aronoff. Assisting him in B'nai B'rith work, and recently B'rith, and at one time promi- chapters in care of their Aleph nently identified with the local Mazkirs. The members of the Philadelphia and Ahavath chap- the work are Alephs Murray conducted the services for Jewish ters have decided to hold their Goteiner, Abe Sid A. Z. A., was the guest speaker. debating team should secure troops in training at Camp Bor- first combined Hallowe'en Bressler and Jess Sarver. Aleph Movies were S hown after the their copy and start preparing den. Ont., under the sponsorship dance. The affair will be opened Joe Rubenstein will handle the of the Canadian Jewish Congress. alumni gave the first degree to NOW. only to members of the two re- publicity for this affair. a group of pledges. spective chapters. Page 2 THE SHOFAR October 29, 1940 The SHOFAR The JEWISH HEADLINES Organ Aleph 3adik Aleph of B'nai By BERNARD POSTAL, B'nai Brith Publicity Director FORMANCH Claci EDITOR are eze 024 JULIUS BISNO HOPPY -- 10111-1919 Tivya ASSISTANT EDITOR BEN BARKIN ASSISTANT EDITOR IRVING LEVITAS B VICHY, FRANCE France. ART EDITOR JACK SHAFTON and who was appointed to the first European nation to emanci- Papal Academy by Pope Pius CONTRIBUTING EDITORS-HARRY CUSHING, BERNARD GOLD. pate the Jews, officially junked after being dismissed as a pro- STEIN, LOWELL ADELSON, SEYMOUR HOLTZMAN, SOL PUZZLE the principles of the revolution of fessor of physics at the University BREIBART, NATHAN WAHLBERG, GEORGE SHENDELMAN. 1789 when the government of of Rome. is dead here at the age HY HAVES, SID FRANKLIN, LEONARD BOB Max.F.Baer, Marshall Petain promulgated a of 80. He was a member of the FRIEDMAN, AARON ZUCKER, AL JACOBSON, MAX CHOM- new law which relegates the Jews Italian Senate for many years but SKY. of France to second class citizen- DirectorBNAIBRITH refused to attend sessions so long SUPREME ADVISORY COUNCIL: Sam Beber, Omaha, Nebr. President; Jacob ship by denying them the right as Mussolini reigned. During the J. Lieberman Los Angeles, Calif., First ce-President: Joseph Herbach, Philadelphia, Pa.. Second Vice-President; Julius Bisno, Washington. Executive Director: Ben Vocational Service to hold public office, excluding D. first World War, Volterra headed Barkin, Washington, D. Assistant Executive Director: Irving Levitas, Washington them from positions in journal- the Italian Bureau of Inventions. National Cultural Director: Hyman Goldstein. Washington, D. Treasurer: Bureau ism, the public schools, movies Wilfred B. Feiga, Worcester, Mass.; Henry Monsky Omaha. Nebr. Louis Cohen. Ft Smith, Ark.: Sidney Kusworm, Dayton, Ohio: Philip M. Klutznick, Omaha, Nebr. and radio, the army, navy and BOSTON-Yom Kippur was a Maurice Bisgyer, Washington, D. C.: Nicholas M. Brazy, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Alfred M. air force, and any business receiv- Cohen, Cincinnati, Ohio: Borenstein, Chicago, Ill.: Irving Kaler, Atlanta, Ga.; and unique occasion in Boston for the Q. What are the opportunities ing a subsidy from the govern- Sol Dizenfeld, Ambridge, Pa. Shofar was blown in a church for for Jewish youth in accountancy? ment. Under the law a Jew is the first time when the ram's Carl F. Baum, St. Louis, Mo. defined as any one who has three horn was sounded in the Cathe- THE SHOFAR is published twenty-one times per year. Monthly during July, Au- A. Accounting, a rapidly grow- Jewish grandparents or one with dral church of St. Paul, where gust and September, and semi-monthly from October through June, by the Supreme Advisory Council Aleph ing field, has attracted a com- two Jewish grandparents who is of the Zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith. Publication offices, 200 Dean Edwin J. Van Etten Service Life Bldg. Omaha, Nebr.. and 1003 K St., W.. Washington, D. C. Entered paratively great number of Jew- married to a Jew. Sole exemp- preached on "The Call of the as Second Class Matter 27, 1939, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under the Act of August 24, 1912. ish youth. There are so many tions from the law are war vet- Shofar." At Temple Sinai's Yom different types of organizations erans and holders of war decora- Kippur services, the sermon was that require the services of ac- tions. A decree accompanying the OCTOBER 29, 1940 $1 Per Year delivered by Dr. Russell Henry countants that Jews are well rep- law blamed the Jews for France's Stafford of Old South Church, resented in the occupation in spite defeat in the war. Previously the 4 who spoke on "Christian Con- of considerable discrimination. Petain government had disfran- science on the Jewish Day of Morton Joel Gaba, in a recent sur- chised the 60,000 Jews of Al- Atonement." GRAND ALEPH GODOL vey of collegiate schools of busi- geria by rescinding a law passed ness for B'nai B'rith, found that in 1870. Under the new law for- accounting was most frequently eign Jews are not only subject WASHINGTON, D. C.-Five per cent of Italian-American resi- mentioned by deans of these to the same penalties. as native schools among fields in which it dents in the United States are Tells of a Letter Jews but are liable to imprison- is difficult to place Jewish stu- ment in special concentration out-and-out Fascists and around dents. Studies made in New York them clusters about 35 per cent camps. Received From a and Chicago reveal that very few of all Italian-Americans who are Jews are employed with the larg- part of a group "with a mentality NEW YORK-A new eight-foot Jewish Mother er non-Jewish accounting firms, which has not yet clearly become wall "so tight a cat couldn't get although this is not necessarily Fascist and anti-democratic but through it" surrounds the recent- true in other parts of the coun- which might crystalize at the ly established Ghetto in Warsaw try. first emergency," it is charged by comprising more than 200 city I received a letter from an A. never reach its ultimate aim un- Professor Gaetano Salvemini in a There has, therefore, been a z. A. mother in which she writes: blocks, according to a Warsaw til we extend our program to all study of Italian Fascist activities tendency for Jewish accountants dispatch to the Associated Press "I would like to present to my Jewish young men, who meet our in the United States published by to set up an independent practice younger son, as a gift on his 15th A. Z. A. qualifications. by Alvin J. Steinkopf, first non- the American Council on Public where they have the opportunity birthday, a membership card into German correspondent permitted Affairs. To be candid, I am aware that of building up their own clientele. to examine conditions in and A. Z. A. I can think of no gift certain Alephs look upon mem- Most of them, however, do work around Warsaw since the war be- which could be of greater aid to bership increase as a personal for the smaller businesses; some BELGRADE-On the heels of my son during the all important gan. matter, and desire to keep their of the great corporations give Yugo-Slavia's first anti-Semitic years of his growing manhood.' chapter confined to their own their business to non-Jewish ac- law setting up a numerous clausus WASHINGTON, D. C. B'nai I am quoting this mother's particular cycle of close friends. counting firms besides retaining for Jews in the secondary a statement here because I can pre- This idea of exclusiveness is in- B'rith has waived membership their own private accountants higher schools and excluding sent no finer substantiation of the consistent with our A. Z. A. ideal, dues for all of its members who who are usually Gentiles. Gov- them from the wholesale have been or will be called into caliber and extensiveness of our which, in the words of our pre- ernment, which employs some trade, the government is prepar= the armed forces of the United A. Z. A. activity then this moth- amble, has as its purpose, "the 25,000 accountants, offers good ing new legislation which will bar States. Dues are being waived er's trust, a trust which is evi- enrollment of all desirable Jew- opportunities for Jewish youth Jews from the press, theater, ra= for all who enlisted or will en- denced not only by her words, ish young men.' The true and trained in the field. (For dio and all professions influenc= list as well for those called into but in the expressions of educa- sincere Aleph realizes that the 000 description of AC- service through the conscription ing public opinion. tors, parents and civic leaders perpetuation of our order depends COUNTS send 10 cents in stamps act and the mobilization of the throughout the country. It is en- upon the induction of new mem- or coin to the B'nai B'rith Voca- LONDON-Three German refu- National Guard and reserve units couraging and stimulating to real- bership. In a practical measure, tional Service Bureau, 1003 K gees, one of them a Jew, who of the army and navy. ize that A. Z. A. is receiving the we can see, that with the addition Street, N. W., Washington, D. C.) have been interned in England critical acclaim of those who are of each pledge class, the chapter under armed guard, have devel- most interested in youth progress procures an infusion of SOFIA, BULGARIA-Jews are Q. Where can I get a list of ac- oped an invention to combat the and Jewish welfare. blood, zest and enthusiasm. The barred from government service credited business schools?-M. D. incendiary bombs being used by rapid growth and expansion of and the army and are restricted I hope, however, that we will Nazi fliers. The device is now Goldberg, Springfield, Mass. not be content to merely accept our order is responsible, in great in professions according to their A. Send 20 cents to the Super- being tested by the Royal Air part, to the fact that our leaders population ratio under the terms this praise as our crowning ac- intendent of Documents, Wash- Force. colade and rest upon our laurels. have always been ammenable to of a new Bulgarian decree. ington, D. C., and ask for the U. We must accept these testimonials the acceptance and inauguration S. Office of Education bulletin, PITTSBURGH The Maurice New Chapter in of trust, not only as applause for of new ideas. We proudly boast, ACCREDITED HIGHER INSTI- and Laura Falk Foundation has Los Angeles past effort, but as a spur onward and justly so, that ours is a pro- TUTIONS. to greater endeavor for the year gressive fraternity, but such pro- made a grant of $50,000 to en- gressiveness is contingent upon able a group of economic and po- which stretches before us. Los Angeles, Cal.-Last week the addition of desirable. new (Editor's Note: Mr. Baer will litical experts of the Brookings In the saw the withdrawal of 13 Alephs serious contemplation, is that must members to ranks, members be glad to answer questions of Institutions to develop plans by we our from the oversized ranks of Los awareness ours are sincere in their devotion interest on vocational who which 100,000 European refugees Angeles Chapter 43, as the new accept this trust and reliance in realization of the duty which we to the aims and ideals of our A. problems through this column. can be made self-supporting in Covenent Aleph club was formed. A. To my mind, everytime we Write to him at 1003 K Street, the West Indian republic of Santo Headed by a veteran of L. A. 43, owe not only our A. Z. A. broth- ers, but all young Jewish han- extend the hand of brotherhood to N. W., Washington, D. C.). Domingo. the new chapter finds its Aleph a newly inducted Aleph, we are Godol in the person of Bill Le- hood. The effectiveness of our reaffirming our faith and devo- OSLO, NORWAY Anti-Nazi Vine, whose energetic work and program is further evidenced by tion in our Order. Zucker Guest at demonstrations in Nazi-occupied enthusiasm will be missed by the the fact that Jewish boys, imme- Norway are becoming so violent diately upon reaching the age of -IRVING KALER. St. Louis 28 Stag "brother" chapter. Begun at the that the police have been required membership eligibility, are anxi- Grand Aleph Godol. suggestion of the formation of a to take emergency measures. A ous to join our ranks. Aleph new brother chapter to be spon- St. Louis, Mo.-Aaron Zucker, feature of the demonstrations is sored by the Los Angeles Lodge Zadik Aleph, to my mind, will Standing Room Only traveling director of District 2, the tearing down of anti-Semitic of B'nai B'rith, Aleph Milt Geld- As Philly Dance was honored with a rousing fare- signs from the doors and windows berg and two other Alephs en- Isaac Joseph Starts well party on Sunday night, Oc- of Jewish-owned firms by Nor- rolled the 10 newest members on tober 13. presented by St. Louis wegian students. Pledge Class of 42 Draws 4,000 the lists of Los Angeles' chapter Chapter 28. All St. Louis Z. as those who will form the char- chapters were invited, and attend- MONTREAL-Samuel Bronf- ter members of the Covenent By IRWIN M. SCHUSTER By JOE SATTIN and VIC SOLOMON ed en masse with dates. A novel man, member of the Mount Royal chapter. A charter and number Chicago, III. Climaxing one Philadelphia, Pa.-With a huge program was presented by the so- Lodge of B'nai B'rith and presi- are expected next term. months' work of canvassing its crowd of more than 4,000 filling cial committee in the earlier party dent of the Canadian Jewish Con- local community to obtain all the the main ballroom of the Broad- of the evening, and was followed gress, has donated $250,000 to Prepare to observe A. Z. A. names of non-A, Z. A. boys be- wood Hotel, the Yom Kippur nite by dancing and refreshments. the National Research Council of Sabbath November 8. tween the ages of 15 and 21, the dance of the Philadelphia A. Z. Aleph Mazkir Sam Goldman was Canada, which is entrusted with Isaac Joseph A. C. held its sec- Council proved to be a great suc- presented with a Shield of David developing new scientific inven- ond annual smoker on Saturday, cess. This dance was the first of award by city director Bob Fried- tions to aid Britain's armed oper- September 21, at the Skyline A. a series to be run under the new man during the program. ations. Bronfman's contribution C. at which time all these Jewish ruling of the Council whereby this A new pledge group consisting represents one-fourth of all sums DON'T YOU THINK IT MAY MY MOUSTACHE BECOMING,BUT young men were invited. affair is to be the only one with of some twenty prospective alephs given to the Council. BECOMING? WHEN'LL IT The chapter presented a full ad book each year. All Philly is now receiving instruction in ARRIVE evening program of entertainment chapters participated in this A. Z.A. acti o from pledge mas- NEW YORK-A Book of the and movie from the navy and dance and, for this reason, it ter Williard Orenstein. The new Month club for Palestine which coast guard departments of our turned out to be the great suc- national government to over 150 group is the rsult of the smoker wlil issue one volume in Hebrew cess it was. prospective pledges. Among the held recently at Garraveli's res- every month has been launched Special commendation is due taurant, September 22nd by the by the Hebrew Culture Fund with notable A. Z. A. speakers were Aleph Harvey Korn of Frankford Regional Director Albert H. Jac- St. Louis chapter. At the afore- the help of an anonymous Cincin- Chapter, who, as general chair- obson and P. A. G. of District 6, mentioned smoker, chairman of nati physician who has agreed to man of the dance, was largely re- Manny Rabinowitz the advisory board Melvin Hertz- finance the publication of one sponsible for the smooth manner The smoker was highlighted by man was presented with an offi- book. Other men in Cleveland and notably efficient way in the picking of the A. Z. A. sweet- cial advisor's pin in recognition and Woonsocket, R. I., have un- which the whole affair was run. heart of the Isaac Joseph A. C. in of his outstanding service to the dertaken to finance a book a Thanks are due also to Erwin chapter. a never-to-be forgotten beauty month too and when nine other Rosner, chairman of the publicity JACK contest. The chapter has inaugurated a committee: Victor Solomon, chair- men are obtained as backers the SHAFTON fidality. At the first "School of A. Z. policy recently to annually con- man of the souvenir book com- new project will get under way. A. a group of 42 anxious and tribute two books to the A. Z. A. THE FELLOW WHO JUST mittee: and Al Belimow, chair- willing pledges showed up ready circulating library, in memory of man of the ticket committee, for deceased Alephs Joe Gross and ROME Vito Volterra, noted CAN'T WAIT TO GROW UP to be accepted as Alephs and be- the great work they have done gin participation in the chapter's Mel Jacques, whose Yahrzeits will Italian-Jewish scientist, who de- HE RUBS HAIR TONIC ON HIS in behalf of all Philadelphia A. also be remembered with appro- fied Mussolini by refusing to take COOKIE DUSTER TO COAX active program. 2. A, priate services. the oath of allegiance to the Fas- IT ALONG. eist regime imposed on scholars, October 29, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 3 New York Chats HARRISBURG Scouting Chairman Forest Park Set for CVRC Tournament YOU'V HEARD ABOUT IT? PLEASE ADVISE our New PLANS TENTH What? Why November York office as to who your ora- Nov 9, 10 and 11 day to Rally to A. A. Edison tors and debating men are. We Hotel's Seven Arts Room will be wish to arrange an elimination ANNIVERSARY By BILL HERTZMARK the scene of fun--and a program tournament before lodges. So Forest Park, Mass.-It's hard gram of real activity is yours for let's see who your men are. And to tell, but it looks like Hades the afternoon. See the article in let's see your chapter represented By HERBERT BRENNER a' Burstin' in Forest Park. You The Shofar for details Don't in these contests. forget ADVISORS, GODOLS Harrisburg, Pa. - Culminating can see Alephs working, Alephs MAZKIRS WE MEET EARLI- Those Alephs who might take its summer program with partici- rushing hither and yon, Alephs ER IN THE AFTERNOON. advantage of the Burt Weithorn pation in the summer tourna- standing up dates, and making hospitality, please be advised that ments held in Reading, Harris- all sorts of sacrifices for some B ERSHIP CHAIRMEN: he has mattresses which have a Your Mazkir has a letter for you. burg 128 began its winter pro- great event. And the girls, the straw feeling and dogs which It deals with ways and means of gram with a talk by Mr. Abe kiss you at night, and Beware of girls-they're happy, excited, tit- increasing the size of your chap- Bonder, new youth director of the coffee ask Kaler! the Harrisburg Jewish community tering, laughing, and buying new ter. It can be done-let's show em-huh? center. make-up boxes. COMMUNAL SERVICE CHAIR- Shortly after inaugurating its You've guessed it! It's the THE "BUILD ANOTHER CHAP- MEN: Please follow up on the winter program, plans got under 1940 CVRC Convention! The TER CAMPAIGN" ETTERS suggestions of Bob Bergman. way for an extensive tenth anni- boys in the region were unani- have gone out to the chapters. Let's see your work with the prin- versary celebration to be held mous in giving Forest Park the See to it that your chapter helps cipal of the local Hebrew School during the week of November 5 to honor of running the convention along. Don't forget New York is or Talmud Torah in furthering 12. This week will feature a re- in Springfield. It was found that the largest Jewish city in the Jewish education. union of the alumni, B'nai B'rith, the only suitable week-end date world-so let's make A. Z. A. the and present A. Z. A. members; an came on Armistice day, so it is largest Jewish youth group in RICHMOND HILL'S IDEA of a open meeting for the entire com- Lawrence Rodson being held on November 9. 10 New York. dance to send a delegate to New munity at which time Irving Ley- and 11. In six short weeks of Haven (scene of the coming dis- itas, national cultural director, Hollywood, Calif. - Today planning and arrangements the Words of Cheer have come into trict convention) may be copied will speak; Z. A. Sabbath; and Grand Aleph Godol Irving Kaler boys are doing a fraternity basketball appointed Larry Rodson of Hol- our ears. Some of the quiet chap- by other chapters. No patent al- amount of work to bring CVRC game. A gala dance will climax lywood Chapter 149 chairman of ters are now on their way and lowed on ideas like this. the greatest convention it ever hitting on all cylinders. You the celebration. The second de- the National A. Z. A. committee had. The administrative commit- gree will also be given during this on scouting who will succeed Ed- tee-Allen Mador, general chair- should see the way Long Beach, HURRAH!-MURRAY SEIDE week. ward Schifreen, alumnus of Allen- man:- Bill Hertzmark and Allen Laurelton, Five Towns, Rehoboth IS OUT OF HIS CAST. are hitting now. Yep -your chap- In order for Harrisburg to con- town chapter, who will become the tribute towards the ambulance joint secretary of both the A. Z. Nadler, co-chairmen-ha every- ter can be a success by living up PUBLIC THANKS are given to A. and B'nai B'rith scouting com- thing under control and running which A. Z. A. intends to buy, smoothly. to the ideals and program of A. the New York Federation employ- mittees. Z. A. So-every boy-go. raffle tickets are being sold. The ment Service for their aid in prize is a radio which was don- Rodson, who is 20 years old, The co-operation is terrific, and ated by a local merchant. joined A, Z. A. in 1936 and is the enthusiasm the girls are securing jobs for some of our Harry Brager has the thanks boys. both a past Aleph Mazkir and showing would bring joy to the For its meeting devoted to the not only of the New York office, Aleph Godol of his chapter. heart of any A. Z. A. boy. but the boys of Paterson, N. J. high holidays, Harrisburg had a and the Bronx-Manhattan Council ALEPH SOPHER: Your dead- local rabbi as a guest speaker. The first national scouting Saturday night we're having a line is the Friday before the first After the rabbi's talk, an inter- chairman was Jerome Vogel. nice round of house parties roll for the grand A. Z. A. Hospitality ing on and on until the wee hours. and Fraternity week-end arranged and third Tuesdays of each esting question and answer period On Sunday there'll be the usual month. Check the sample Shofar was held. October 19, 20. Dates, housing. fun, football, and a rally made all copy sent you for lessons a la Harrisburg's next project is the G. A. M. Stein Speaks registration, followed by oratory, debate and CVRC meeting all thrill to A. Z. A. Thanks, also Madame Lazonga on how to inauguration of a pledge class. To District Chapters topped by a grand dance to swell to those boys who helped Harry. create an article. music. On Monday there'll be the oratory and debate finals. The Don't forget RALLY to A. Z. Louis Needel Alephs Chelsea, Mass. - Harry Cush- basketball is being run off all on A. November 3 and honor LEO M. CHERNE. In Memorial Program Monday. We've got the use of District One Briefs ing, field secretary of District 1, is in receipt of an SOS two (2) gyms all day, so the fel- By BERNARD NORWOOD George Stein, grand councillor of lows will have plenty of rest, and Attorney Maurice Rosenfield Mattapan, Mass. In one of the district in which the latter the on-lookers will always be able Bronx-Manhattan pleads for more work. to see a good game. With the gave the first talk in the series Council Elects the most impressive programs keen interest in basketball this of vocational guidance lectures ever sponsored by a Greater Bos- Grand Councillor Stein, who is year we ought to see some fine sponsored by Pittsfield Chapter New Officers ton chapter, the Louis Needel also serving as the Grand Aleph competition. In the evening 293. He spoke on "Law as a Ca- Chapter 402 held memorial serv- Mazkir, points out in his plea that there's a nice banquet at-the ho- reer for the Jewish Youth." The ices for Louis Needel at the Con- he will be glad to attend meetings tel (where all the events except chapter has voted to carry dues By KENNETH HECHT gregation Kehilath Jacob before and functions of chapters that ex- a througed auditorium. After the basketball are taking place), fol- free to all Alephs who join the New York, N. 7.-The Bronx- tend such invitations. Further- lowed by dancing. regular armed forces of the Unit- Manhattan Council on September memorial services, conducted by more, Aleph Stein is prepared to ed States 29 met to make its organization Eliot Kaplan, were concluded, a aid chapters in local problems as more effective in the area it bronze plaque in memory of Louis far as possible. Worcester Chapters Manny Weiner of Chelsea 238 serves. A new constitution, pro- Needel was presented by the chap- is now in the United States army viding that the council as a whole ter to the synagogue. In commenting on Stein's ac- Reap Fun at tivities, the field secretary has de- serving in the signal corps in meet only twice a year in conven- Charles Berman, regional dep- clared that he has proven to be Harvest Dance connection with radio work. Mor- tion, with an executive commit- uty, installed the officers and pre- ris Liberty, another Aleph in the one of the most co-operative of- tee to carry out the wishes of the sented a permanent charter to the ficials that he has ever had ex- By MORTON U. ISRAEL same chapter, has signed up with convetion operating in the inter- chapter. Miss Sarah Berman, perience with. Worcester, -Worcester the Massachusetts National im, was passed at the meeting. president of the Ladies' Auxiliary Much heated discussion raged be- Councillor Stein has been mak- Chapter 52 and Bay State Chap- Guards. of Haym Salomon lodge of B'nai fore the constitution was passed. B'rith, presented the charter to ing a series of visitations to near- ter 346 will present their third Quincy I. Abrams, former pres- The council officers elected the Louis Needel b - Junior by chapters. Among these were annual Harvest Dance, Tuesday night, October 29, at the Yellow ident of the Amos Lodge of Bos- were: Ed Moskowitz (Adath League No. 14. number of visits to Newport and Providence in connection with ex- Barn in Northborough Massachu- ton and a prominent Ben B'rith Israel) Godol; Howard Mirkin setts. (Highpoint), S'gan; Howard Arthur Sesserman, past presi- pansion and retension. On Octo- in District 1, discussed B'nai dent of the Haym Salomon lodge, The gala program includes all B'rith and A. Z. A. relations at Fishman (Moshulu), Mazkir: Dan ber 22, he addressed the David the elements of fun contests, Alter (Inwood), Gisbor: Martin was the principal speaker of the Radovsky chapter of Fall River, the Tri-State Regional conclave square dances, apple dunking and Halkin (Rayim), Shotare Godol: evening. Greetings were also Mass., at its annual membership held at Temple Sinai, Brighton, hilarious entertainment found at heard from Meyer Goldstein, pres- rally. on Sunday, September 30. Sonny Greenwald (Highpoint), past A. Z. A. harvest dances held Shotare Kotone; Kenneth Hecht ident of Haym Salomon lodge, Chapter's seeking the aid of here. Advisor A. Louis Cort and Her- Rube Cohen of the Lynn Aleph (Anshe Chesed), Sopher, and Phil Grand Councillor George Stein Aleph Godol Udell Goff has had bert Weinstein, Aleph Godol of club is out and about again after Israel (Moshulu), Kohan Godol. the chapter. may address him at 330 Burnside his committees carry out the avenue, Woonsocket, R. "Five Fold and Full" program being laid up for six weeks with each month, and the Religious a fractured arm. Although his committee has made arrange- arm is still encased in a plaster ments for the A. Z. A. Sabbath to cast, Rube is managing to get be held in a local synagogue. 'round. Lester Katz, chairman of the Cultural committee announced The boys in Joseph Ullman 110 plans for educational movies, a are working untiringly to make "Truth or Consequence'' night the 12th annual District 1 con- and Cultural competition between vention and tournament Worcester 52, Bay State 346 and biggest ever.' the Judah Junior league, includ- ing debates. quizzes, oratory and drama tourneys. Mazel Toys are pouring in on Louis Markowitz and the former Eagle Scout Morton U. Israel, Doris Schneider, who recently tied chairman of the Scouting commit- tee, related the activities of Boy the nuptial knot. Louis is a for- Scout Troop 43, sponsored by mer Aleph in the Clover Aleph Worcester 52 and told of com- club of Chelsea, Mass., and is now petitions and get-togethers the a member of the David A. Lourie four Jewish Boy Scout troops of Lodge of B'nai B'rith. Worcester are to participate in, Worcester 52 will be the host Art Gottlieb, Buffalo Indian chapter for the November Black- football player, was the speaker stone-Narragansett-Region con- at a joint meeting of the Sig- clave, and arrangements are be= mund Freud Aleph club and the ing formulated by the conclave Lincoln Aleph club at Buffalo on committee. October 1. Rockaway Alephs Open Rabbi Philip Berger discussed the customs of the High Holidays Membership Drive at the October 1 meeting of the By SYLVAN GOLDISS Toronto Chapter 103. Rabbi Ber- Rockaway Park, N. Y.-The ger, who recently graduated from Rockaway Park Aleph club will the Jewish Theological Seminary open its fall membership cam- of New York, is a past Aleph Go- paign with a gala smoker and dol of the Toronto chapter and moving picture show on Tuesday, fine reception from the November 5. The auditorium of Alephs whom he addressed. the chapter's meeting place, Tem- ple Beth El, will be the scene of Rabbi Morris Fuhrman dis- A. Z. A. frivolity. cussed "The Significance of the A card party with refreshments High Holidays and Succoth" at the October 14 meeting of the was held at the home of Aleph Max H. Berkowitz Chapter 293 tenth anniversary at a recent meeting. Aleph Godol Matthew Berk is presiding. Harrisburg, Pa.-Alephs of Harrisburg Chapter 128 are shown discussing plans for their Goldiss on Tuesday, October 1. It marked the first social affair of the new year. Page 4 THE SHOFAR October 29, 1940 Haves Announces Moshulu Hosts to Living Out of a Suitcase Attention: Campaign Plans Council at Dance New York! By BURT MULLER For More Chapters Bronx, N. Y. The Moshulu or All out Sunday afternoon, Jewish Center Aleph club will November 3, for the annual New York, N. Y. - The New New York A. Z. A. Rally. It play host to the Paterson Alephs My Heart Belongs to AZA York office of A. Z. A. has an- and members of the Bronx-Man- will be held in the Seven Arts nounced to all chapters that the hattan Council when the Council room of the Edison hotel. Your "Build Another Chapter Cam- Aleph Mazkir has the details. dance takes place Saturday, Oc- By Ben Barkin, Ass't. Exec. Director paign" is on. In a special letter tober 9. at the Moshulu Jewish to the Mazkirs, suggestions were Center ballroom. outlined as to how chapter may Barkin, Goodwin and A recent stag party at the home build another chapter. of Aleph Godol Phil Israel made (Author's note: I would like for my readers to realize that Hy Haves, New York director, Haves Address for the strengthening of the fra- there will be only two more installments, and then the story when asked, 'Why the cam- ternal spirit of the boys. Fun will be paid for. Already, reviewers have stated that this paign," said: "With thousands of Ullman was had by all. young Jewish men drifting aim- Two active members of the "messterpiece" will go down with the immoral works of Shake- lessly in. New York, with many chapter were elected to the newly By SHERMAN SPECTOR speare. Hundreds of letters have been pouring into headquar- belonging to clubs which have no formed executive committee of meaning or purpose, it is a chal- New Haven, Conn.- Tues- the Bronx Manhattan Council: ters, all asking for additional copies of-you guessed it, the lenge to A. Z. A. to bring them day, September 24, a rally was Phil Israel was elected Kohan new A. Z. A. Diary. But I do want to thank my loyal fan who under our banner. This chal- held at the Jewish Center in hon- Godol, and Howard Fishman, wired as follows: HAVE BEEN READING YOUR STORY lenge, however, cannot be met by or of Ben Barkin and sponsored Aleph Mazkir. STOP STOP STOP.) me alone- but as true members jointly by the Joseph H. Ullman of A. Z. Alephs must feel and George A. Kohut chapters. When I last left you, I was the train was chugging along and it their personal obligation to go Also present was a large group Ocean Parkway Has roaming the streets of Provi- then came the conductor. Nice out and sell A. Z. A. By doing of Jewish boys, invited as guests of the two chapters. Charity Stag Party dence. I was lost, but was I wor- chap, that conductor. With all so we can build another chapter and thus help build a better Joseph Press, advisor of the ried? Come to think of it, I was. the finesse he could muster, he future." Ullman chapter, spoke about the By ALBERT LEVENSON But not too worried, however, informed me that I was on the Special organization lighter side of A. Z. A. Mr. New York, N. On Satur- for I was carrying my trusty lit- wrong train. Well, all I could have been sent out. It is urged Maurice Ullman, president of day evening, September 21, the say was (Five lines censored tle A. Z. A. Diary which tells all. Horeb lodge, B'nai B'rith, spoke Ocean Parkway Chapter 375 that the New York office be kept here) informed of all contacts. B'nai about co-operation between A. Z. turned out in full for a stag party. (It. sells for 25 cents. Send for I finally arrived in Lawrence, A. and B'nai B'rith. Pat Good- The admission was bundles of old B'rith in New York has pledged yours today). Suddenly, I heard the city of beautiful hotels. win, advisor of the Kohut chap- clothes and shoes. After the party I to supply all necessary advisors a voice cry out, "Mr. Barkin,- ter and new CVR Regional dep- the huge collection was given to asked the cab driver for the name and sponsorships. presume?' I was amazed! Could uty, spoke about the activities of the United Charities of Jerusa- of the best hotel in town. Quick lem. it be the Voice of Experience? as a flash he replied, "Mister, your English is odious. You are Four Alephs in A. Z. A. Following him with a Could it be Africa speaking? splendid oration on the conditions Sunday evening, September 22. Africa-that's it: it was Stanley the Cultural committee, headed using the wrong comparative. -Stanley Goldberg and Irwin Defense Program of Jews in this country and what by Herb Lustgarten, presented the When speaking of Lawrence ho- the Z. A. is doing about it, was Chernick of the Pawtucket chap- first of a series of forums. The tels, you never say best for there By LESTER ABRAMSON Ben Barkin. The final speaker topic chosen was Are the Jews a ter. Before I realized what was is only one hotel in town. Brighton Beach, N. Gus- was Haves, alumnus of the Race, a Religion, or a Nation." happening, the fellows whisked What a place. The elevator tave Hartman Chapter 334 be- Ullman chapter and present New Dave Haber and Ben Rivlin also me away in a car. We drove for miles through the darkest streets wasn't in use for the elevator lieves in doing things in a big York director of A. Z. A., with a spoke. A dance and refreshments and alleys, and then we saw a operator was pressing someone's way. No less than four Alephs short talk about what A. Z. A. followed the program. Dave light-a light. It was a stop and pants, but by this time hotels of that chapter are taking an ac- means to the individual. After Haber, under whose leadership made little difference. the rally, refreshments were go sign. Soon we arrived at the tive part in President Roosevelt's the Junior A. Z. A. of boys from Pawtucket meeting place and That night we met with the defense program. served to all present including 13 to 15 is being formed, is also there I met Doctor Hillman, B'nai Lawrence, Haverhill and Lowell Arthur Schweit is employed by Alephs from Middletown, Bridge- planning the inauguration of a B'rith president. A splendid B'nai the Martin Aircraft company in port and Hartford. chapters. All three of the chap- "public speaking class.' B'rith-A. Z. A. rally was held, ters have been in only fair shape. Baltimore, Md. The Newark and the Henry Freedman Lodge For several years they never took Lense company of Newark, N. J., assured me they were mighty in any new members. Then, two- of which Dave Mendlesohn, P. A. proud of their A. Z. A. chapter. thirds of the chapters' members G., is an employee, is grinding NATIONAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS After seeing the wonderful job became alumni at one time. Re- lenses for use in the army and the fellows did on their commu- sult: A handful of fellows left navy. Alephs Eddie Namowitz nity club rooms, I could readily holding a lot of debts and what and Morton Silverfine are prepar- Announced by Grand Aleph Godol Kaler understand why the lodge was SO have you. But when the meeting ing for the actual defense of the proud of the boys. By the way, was over, every fellow in the nation. Aleph Eddie is serving Pawtucket will sponsor the B & room resolved to get his chapter in the 245th Coast Artillery of National A. Z. A. Membership R winter tournament. What an back to the top, for at one time the National Guard and Aleph event.th will be! If you don't Mortie is one of Uncle Sam's Committee these three chapters were among believe me, write Irwin Chernick the best in the country. A pro- Jack Tars, serving on the U. S. Chairman- Herman Fleischer, Haym Salomon Chapter and Max Tetelbaum. gram of inter-chapter competition S. Trippe. 379, 4937 N. Drake, Chicago, III. Well, the meeting is over. was arranged for and the Lowell District No. 1-George Stein, Woonsocket Chapter 147, 332 Guess I'll hit the hay early to- chapter is going to sponsor the winter tournament. I found a Gershom Seixas Gives Brunside avenue. night gosh, I'm tired. Say, there's Sam Shlevin of Pawtucket lot of loyal alumni around and To Local School Fund District No. 2-Hyman Goldberg, Lorain Chapter 267, 1963 and Eddy Golden of Woonsocket. all promised to do their bit in Washington avenue. "Haven't seen you fellows in making A. A. all that it should By IRVING SCHRIEBER District No. 3-Seymour Mendelson, Reading Chapter 203, years! You were active in my be in their community Brooklyn, N. Y. With the 546 N. Ninth street. day and to think you are still go- After another bull session that coming of the fall season, the Ger- District No. 4-Simon Wexler, Portland Chapter 65, 2815 ing strong! Naw, I'm not tired. night, I awoke bright and early shom M. Seixas Chapter 466 is Cup of coffee? Why not?" Ah, to grab a bus for Manchester, now in the "swing of things" and S. W. First avenue. the good old days. Conventions, New Hampshire, for an afternoon is actively engaged in all phases District No. 5-Milton Norwood, Simon Atlas Chapter 126, memories--wh fun. Yep, them meeting. The first man to greet of the Five Fold and Full pro- Chastleton Hotel, Washington, D. C. whar the days. 'What, you want me in Manchester was Saul El- gram. to close up? My God, it's 3:30 The Cultural and Social com- District No. 6-Herman Fleischer, Haym Salomon Chapter gart, the Y. M. H. A. executive a. m.!' And so to bed. director. Saul amazed me. Al- mittees have teamed up to make 379, 4937 N. Drake, Chicago, Ill. Up at 8 in the morning to meet though he has never been in A. the cultural programs more ap- District No. 7-William Light, Memphis Chapter 71, 1101 Archie Smith, Providence B'nai Z. A., he certainly has a complete pealing, by having dancing before Greenlow. B'rith president and Julie Bisno's understanding of our program. and after the meetings (which former roommate at the Univer- are usually well attended by the Dominion of Canada-Herbert Caplan, Dover Chapter 331, After several hours of discussion, sity of Chicago. (Rosie, have I a meeting was held, at which time Jr. League girls). The Religious 4326 St. Urbain St., Montreal, Quebec. got things to tell you! There some of the B'nai B'rith and A. and Cultural committees recently was a time. when Julie washed Z. A. leaders discussed ways and conducted an interesting meeting National A. Z. A. External Relations his own socks!) means of revitalizing Manchester wherein the meanings of the vari- I found the Providence chapter ous prayers and the significance Committee chapter. Leon Mandell, Manches- in bad shape, but I arranged to ter's Aleph Mazkir, led complaints of the high holy holidays were expounded upon by Rabbi Nach- Chairman-Merton Koplin, Milwaukee Chapter 39, 1930 return at a later date for a B'nai which came my way, but I have always felt that as long as there men Ebin and Alephs Sam Hend- Prospect avenue. B'rith meeting. That night Arnie ler and Irwin Selevan, At the District No. 1-Bert Weithorn, Boys Manhattan Beach Schwartz, David Radovsky chap- are complaints, there is always same meeting the Rabbi received ter advisor, drove me to Fall Riv- interest. / So I urge that all you Chapter, 4547 Bedford avenue. the Seixas donation to the Talmud er for an A. Z. A. pep meeting. Aleph Mazkirs start complaining Torah Scholarship fund (an ex- District No. 2-Julius Miller, Cleveland Chapter 209, 2048 What pep! What fun! Almost However, inasmuch as I will be pression of one of the many Lewis Dr., Lakewood, Ohio. a hundred per cent turnout from gone most of the time, address all phases of the Seixas social serv- District -3-William Suckle, Oak Lane Chapter, 5014 Fall River, New Bedford, Taun- complaints to Julius Bisno. ice program). W. "C" St., Philadelphia, Pa. ton and Newport. The room was That evening I left for Hart- packed and I was delighted with ford and very frankly, I must ad- District No. 4-Ralph Kramer, Louis Marshall Chapter the results, for this meeting was Brothers Head Lodge mit that I am becoming quite a 188, 216 Third avenue, San Francisco. arranged on three days' notice. connisseur on New England food. And Chapter District No. 5-Robert Rosenblum, Simon Atlas Chapter Taunton is a small chapter, but for, after all, I had breakfast in Beverly, Mass. This Jewish 126, 1129 street, .E., Washington, D. C. they have practically every fellow Massachusetts, lunch in New in the community and from all Hampshire, and dinner in Con- community has the unique dis- District No. 6-Robert Pickus, Julius Rosenwald Chapter indications, they are doing big necticut all in one day. I might tinction of having two brothers 278, 2945 Rosemount, Chicago, Ill. things for the community. The add that had indigestion in New heading the local B'nai B'rith District No. 7-Ellis Levin, Abe A. Freed Chapter 118, Newport delegation was headed York Saturday evening I jour- lodge and the A. Z. A. chapter, by Bob Seigel. The chapter is neyed to Willimantic. My hosts respectively. 2713 Chestnut, New Orleans. made up entirely of young fel- were Dr. Vernon and his very Saul J. Cagan is the president lows as most of the older men charming wife. The chapter was of the Beverly Lodge 1304 and National A. Z. A. Boy Scout Committee are away at school. However, if in bad shape because there were his young brother, Leon, is the Chairman-Laurence Rodson, 619 Cochran, Los Angeles, spirit means anything, I have high not enough boys in the commu- Aleph Godol of the Beverly Aleph nity to have a real chapter. But club. Aleph Cagan has been aid- Calif. hopes for Newport. Bedford is coming along in grand style. did this stop Dr. Vernon? Of ing Field Secretary Harry Cush- Secretary-Edward Schifreen, 260 East 161st street, the They recently sponsored a very course not. He explained to me ing in recent weeks in the work Bronx, New York. successful summer tournament he would have a chapter in Wil- of developing new groups along District No. 1-Allan Davis, Bidwell Manor Apts., No. 12, and the boys are mighty proud limantic if he had to encourage the North Shore. Salem, New of their permanent charter. Then Willimantic mothers to patronize England's famous "Witch City,' 116 Bidwell Pkwy., Buffalo, N. Y. Fall River; well, when a chapter his "male order business. As and Peabody are at the moment District No. 2-Arthur Weiss, 1119 S. Lafayette Blvd., has 55 members and the Aleph prepared to leave Willimantic, I the objects of expansion activity. South Bend, Ind. Godol, Sidney Prosansky, discovered that I had missed the District No. -Sam Grossman, 577 Ocean avenue, Jersey Aleph Mazkir. Herb Forbman, train and bus and so must leave Discuss Problem City, N. Y. can lead the chapter in throwing you until the next issue of The questions at you for two hours. Of Refugees Shofar, because for the first time District No. -Abe Saltman, 521 S. W. Sherman street, you know the chapter is in good in my life, I must hit the open By LEO KEDZORIEK Portland, Ore. shape. And so that completed my road and hitch-hike back to Hart- stay in the B. N. R. area, and I Los Angeles, Cal. Fidelity District No. -Joseph Goldberg, 1332 Ellis street, Au- ford. Will someone give me a Chapter 264 held a cultural pro- gusta, Ga. was on my way to Lawrence, lift? Will I have to walk the 30 Mass. gram recently, the subject of District No. 6-Herman Fleischer, 4937 N. Drake avenue, miles? Is Haves still figur- I recall walking up to the rail- which was "Should America Open ing? Watch the next issue of Chicago, Ill. road ticket office and buying my Its Doors to Refugees? The The Shofar for the answer to this Junior auxiliary were guests at District No. 7-To be appointed later. ticket. The next thing I knew mystery. this program. October 29, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 5 A.Z.A. RED CROSS AMBULANCE DRIVE At the last A. z. A. Convention, the delegates voted that the money raised this year for the "A. z. A.- Contributors To Date Lapidus Memorial Fund" be used to purchase an am- bulance for the American Red Cross. This week A. z. Capitol City Chap. 344, Washington, D.C. A. officials conferred with Red Cross officials in Wash- ington and learned that ambulances are needed NOW! $34.00 Frankford Chap. 289, Philadelphia A cable had just been received from the London 6.30 Committee requesting 150 additional ambulances and 150 additional ambulance chasses for which automo- South Philadelphia Chap. 359 bile bodies will be provided in Great Britain. A. z. A. will provide a Chevrolet ambulance as experience has 2.50 shown lightweight ambulances are most useful. Augusta Chap. 192 The following plaque will be placed on the am- 50.00 bulance: "Contribution of A. z. A. of B'nai B'rith from the Lapidus Memorial Fund to the American Red Richmond Chap. 368 Cross." 12.00 HAS YOUR SUGGESTIONS CHAPTER OR FOR ALEPH CLUB FUND RAISING APPOINTED DANCE ITS SPECIAL RAFFLE COMMITTEE FOR THIS Large Desk Blotter with Small Ads DRIVE Sold to Local Merchants ? If Not, See Contributions from Your Own That This Treasury Is Done at the Next Meeting! GET TO National WORK Committee TODAY! Now in Formation SEND YOUR CHAPTER'S WASHINGTON, CONTRIBUTION TO: A.Z.A. HEADQUARTERS, 1003 K St. N. W. D.C. Page 6 THE SHOFAR October 29, 1940 TRAVEL TALKS Complete Week Keeps By AARON ZUCKER Camden Alephs on Go After spending five weeks in the Mound City, it seems that By SYDNEY BUSH Camden, N. week of fishing trip off the New Jersey St. Louis should be renamed "The October 6 was an active one for coast Inclement weather is Hospitality Capital of America.' the members of Camden 245. blamed for the fact that not a single fish was caught. Thanks a lot, fellows, for being On Sunday afternoon the chapter softball team trounced the Aha- Fathers of the Camden Alephs so swell, and, incidentally, the received invitations to the annual beautiful gifts. Particular thanks veth Aleph club, Philadelphia Council champions, by a score of Father and Son banquet held is due, among others, to Alephs 15-7, at the Camden High school Tuesday evening, October 15, at 'Al Finn and Sam Goldman, who field. Refreshments were served the Colonial cafe in Philadelphia. The program included pictures of extended hospitality to a degree the players after the game. unexpected even in A. Z. A.!! On Monday evening the chap- the 1939 camp convention, a pre- ter held a joint meeting with the sentation of the first degree to Speaking of St. Louis, City Di- Junior B'nai B'rith girls at the new members, and an address by rector Bob Friedman will soon Beth-El synagogue they Rabbi Vida, a newly arrived na- install his fith and sixth chap- heard Mr. Julius Skalr, member tive of Austria. Aleph David Pinsky was general chairman. ters soon with another coming up. of the Camden County Junior Bar 'A. Z. A. there is making a bid to association, speak on the subject Tickets are now on sale for become one of the most populous Philadelphia Alumni Present Plaque "An Analogy Between the Junior Camden A. Z. A.'s most ambitious as well as one of the finest cities Bar Association and the Jewish affair to date, a huge dance to In the fraternity. Philadelphia, Pa. On Wednes- Standing from left to right are People Today. be presented Sunday evening, No- Still on St. Louis P. G. A. G. On Tuesday evening 14 mem- vember 24, in the main ballroom day evening, October 9. the A. Z. J. Francis Finnegan, director of Harry Rothman is back from his A. alumni lodge 1356 of B'nai the Crime Prevention association bers of Camden 245, together of the Hotel Walt Whitman. All honeymoon and looking mighty B'rith presented a plaque to the with Advisor A. David Epstein, A. Z. A. members are cordially of Philadelphia; Abram Orlow, fine. Thank you! Benezet Boys' club. a colored presenting the award to Walter journeyed to the Hotel Adelphia, invited to attend the "Turkey Trot of 1940." How about those district camp crime prevention unit in Phila- A. Willis, jr., athletic instructor in Philadelphia, where they pre- questionaires, Mazkirs? We want delphia, for their outstanding of this unit: Jaspar L. Brown, jr., sented a radio skit, "Jews in Re- to make a decision, and we want sportsmanship and victory in ath- director of the Benezet Boys view," before the members of the to know what you want. Let's A. Z. A. Men Head letics in competition with many club: and in the background are Reuben J. Miller Lodge, B'nai start 'em rolling in, huh? We'd other units in this city. members of the athletic team. B'rith, who extended a vote of also like the opinions of District Abram Orlow, Esq., chairman Penn State This is only one of the many thanks to their guests at the con- 2 deputies advisors, and city di- of the District 3 Americanism fine pieces of community work clusion of the performance. Aleph rectors on this matter. committee of B'nai B'rith, can be that the alumni lodge is doing. Albert Cohen was in charge of the Hillel Program The award for the greatest ac- seen presenting the award on be- Many other projects have already group. complishment in the district this half of the alumni lodge. been started. On Sunday, September 29, 15 State College, Pa.-The Penn month goes to St. Joseph 17. We members of the chapter went on a State Hillel-A. Z. A. Council, are advised by Aleph Mazkir Bob Deitchman that his chapter re- Rayim Chapter Starts St. Louis Chapters which is the only organization of cently industed 18 new Alephs. Louisville 107 Ready its kind in Hillel circles, has be- For a chapter in a community the Plan A. Z. A. Center gun its activities for the coming size of St. Joseph, that's really Series on History; For Winter Tourney year. The purpose of this group, which was organized last spring, stepping. Initiate 15 Pledges St. Louis, Mo.-The A. Z. A. is to provide an outlet in which Reports from Cleveland indi- community in St. Louis is under- By MONTY ZIMMERMAN going a rapid and progressive former and present Alephs can cate that our 11 chapters there Louisville, Ky.-With the an- By SY RUBIN transfer more readily their A. Z. are really going to town with the change in many respects. Due to nouncement that Louisville 107 A. interests into Hillel. guidance of their new city direc- New York, N. Rabbi Sim- the recent visit of Aaron Zucker, had been awarded the winter cha Rabinowitz of the Center has District 2's traveling director, and tournament and convention of the Several meetings have been tor, Sid Franklin. A. Z. A. in Kansas City is hit- consented to give a series of the recent appointment of Bob KIO, subject to final approval by held this year and committees ting the come-back trail with classes to the boys and girls of Friedman as St. Louis A. Z. A. the S. A. C., plans are being for- have been appointed to formulate Heart of America 347 gunning for Ravim and its auxiliary on Sun Director, the expansion program mulated to make it one long to a program. Immediate activities the best chapter award. Bar day evenings, commencing on the in that city has taken a decided be remembered. Several dances include a dating bureau, A. Z. A. Kochbian is also developing into first Sunday in November The upturn. Within the past month and a banquet at one of the Sabbath service, ping-pong tour- a fine all around chapter, and K. topic of this series will be the three new groups have been town's largest hoteIs, a tea dance nament, and vocational guidance C. 2 and Nordaunian 22 are on Cultural History of the Jewish groomed for chaptership, all of a skating party, and numerous work. At the High Holiday serv- the way back up there, too. Much People. This class will be open which will be installed in the other affairs will highlight the ices, the Alephs served as ushers of the credit for A. Z. A.'s resur- to all who wish to attend month of November, This brings social program. Business sessions and expect to continue this activ- rection in K. C. belongs to Marvin On November 1. Rayim will the total of chapters in St. Louis will be held daily during the con- ity at Friday evening services in Friedman, Henry- Baer, Chester initiate a pledge class of some to seven and in the immediate vi- clave, and debate and oratory the coming year. Aid has also Kaplan, Herman Chemel, and oth- 15 members. This will be the cinity to nine, a figure which will, as usual, come in for their been extended in cataloguing the er local alumni who are back in biggest class that has yet been more than reaches the require- share of importance. Joseph Herbach Library of the ments a community of this size. the harness working as active ad- started by Rayim. In addition to Everything is being put in Foundation, established by the In addition, St. Louis is on the visers with City Director Len Be- all of other activities. readiness for KIO's biggest and B'nai B'rith Women's Auxiliary love. brink of a project which is new best convention. In the mean- of District 3. Rayim also working to build in the annals of A. A. the es- District 2 is about due for a up its Scout troop so that we may time, the chapter has been busy Among the newly organized tablishment of an A. Z. A. Cen- national championship in debate be able to win some of the na- on other fronts. On August 6th committees of the group is that ter in the community. In this re- the regular meeting was followed of A. Z. A. activities. This com- or oratory This is one phase of tional Scouting awards. gard, the eyes of all A. Z. A. will by a watermelon feed. On August the A. Z. A. program in which mittee expects to co-operate with Also important on the Rayim be focused on this community in 20th, initiation of new members nearby chapters in sending speak- our small chapters can compete agenda is the Junior A. Z. A. that St. Louis will be the testing was held. The chapter also at- ers to acquaint them with the on an equal basis with the large group which is being lead by ground for this plan in respect tended the KIO labor day tour- work carried on by Hillel at Penn ones. Now is the time to get Rayim to the entire order. The critical ney in Columbus, by renting a work guys, and remember, 'YOU State and to participate in com- The Rabbi of the Jewish Cen- moments expected for the plan school bus, and having the larg- petitive athletics. CAN'T WIN IF. YOU DON'T will arrive soon In the event that PLAY!!" ter of Highbridge, Rabbi Simcha est numerical representation. If the Council proves success- Rabinowitz, gave a talk to the the project is carried to comple- ful in its new venture, it is hoped NOTES OFF THE CUFF OF A Rayim chapter on the 'Position tion, materials and suggestions Hammond Hosts to that similar organizations will be TRAVELING FIELD SECRE- for like undertakings will be of the Jew in the World Today.' set up on other Hillel campuses TARY: Ebn Ezra 187 is hereby made available to all city direc- nominated for the title of the Also present at the meeting were Local Young Judaea in which Alephs may concentrate tors and field secretaries. the Girls of the Rayim Auxiliary their efforts to aid Hillel activi- most "Esquirish" chapter in the order; man, are those boys sharp! of the Junior League of B'nai Hammond, a short ties and functions. B'rith. In addition there were Freud Alephs Have rest over the summer, Martin H. Meetings at which varying pro- -A pat on the back to Joe Glass of K.C., vice-chairman of the dis- many friends there, making a total Sixteen New Pledges Goldstein Chapter 278, of Ham- grams will be presented are trict B. B.-A. Z. A. committee who of approximately 100 people. This mond, Indiana, has again come scheduled bi-weekly, and are gives his all for A. Z. A. Includ- talk by the Rabbi was followed into action. hoped to maintain A. Z. A. con- ing his office and his secretary by a dance Also distributed on By HERB ASCHERMAN Jewish youth of Hammond and tacts and interests for Alephs the same evening was the Rayim Cleveland, Ohio Sigmund vicinity culminated a hard day -Embarrassing situation: Char- away from their home chapters. lie Zemliak and yourly truly Ray, of which Lee Bier is the edi- Freud Aleph club has done it of prayer by attending a Yom meeting at the St. Louis terminal tor-in-chief. again. Continuing its powerful Kippur night stag dance, spon- five-fold and full program, the sored by the Hammond A, Z. A. Romance Begins in and parting without a word be- In the very near future, Rayim chapter held a snappy, well Dorothy Kutchinsky, sweetheart cause Charlie looked too old to is going to hold a Hallowe'en planned membership stag at the of the chapter, was the guest of H. of A. Chapter be an Aleph and we looked too dance, the proceeds of which will home of Aleph Godol Bob Klaus- honor. young to be an official. Were be donated to some worthy char- By STANLEY ROPE ner. At the stag the prospective On October 16 the chapter is our respective faces red! ity. After that Rayim, at one of Kansas City, Mo. Heart of members were addressed by city to have a Father and Son rally gestion: An A. Z. A. widows' club, its meetings, is going to hold a director Sid Franklin who briefly in conjunction with the B'nai America Chapter 347 is starting nomination for charter member- symposium on the draft and its outlined the A. Z. A, programs. B'rith. Movies of great interest a chapter paper called "The Mrs. Leonard Belove. possible effect on the Jewish First hand information was re- to young and old are to be the Heartbeat." It is headed by a District number two may never youth in the future ceived by the prospectives when main feature of the rally. staff composed of Martin Baier, be the biggest in the country, but Plans are already made for the they beheld the impressive first Hammond A. Z. A. played host editor and chief, and Stanley it can and will be the BEST!!! Rayim boys to take over the Sab- degree rituals administered to six to Young Judaea club of this city Rope, Gilbert Bernstein, Albert All we want this year is the na- bath at the Jewish Center of new alephs by the Freud first de- at a joint meeting and social on Jacobs and Fiavel Dunn. The first tional best chapter award, the na- Highbridge on the 8th of Novem- gree team. Entertainment was September 25. Rabbi Feinberg, a issue appeared October 21. tional debate, oratory, and essay ber. In addition, Rayim is or- provided by a highly amusing B'nai B'rith official, gave an in- The first religious service held championships, and a few indi- ganizing a choir for the Center movie; and by the Freud players, teresting address as the principal this year by H. of A. was a big vidual awards thrown in. We've which will take part in all serv- who presented an original version speaker of the meeting. The girls success. Morris Merker, P. A. got the chapters and the Alephs ices. of a well known play. The stag entertained A. Z. A. by singing G., acted as cantor, while the to take them. too. All we need was concluded with the serving sweet, melodious American and choir was composed of six other is just a little more Akron Continues of refreshments, Hebrew songs. members. Frank Slossman, head and enthusiasm and a lot of hard work. WHAT DO YOU SAY, Membership Efforts The Aleph club hopes to cele- of the advisory board, gave a talk brate its first anniversary this LORAIN PREPARES on Jewish Youth. Arthur Kus- MEN? By LEON SHOLITON month with the introduction of FOR FALL SEASON netsky, a member of the chapter, Akron, Ohio Akron Portage the sixteen pledges as full-fledged read the sermon. Touro A. C. Hears Trail 114 gained six new Alephs members, thereby enabling the By WILLIAM LUSTIG Sunday, October 6. H. of A. Zucker at Rally at the chapter's regular meeting Freud Aleph club, with thirty- eight members, to qualify as an Lorain, a full sum- had a skating party for members of September 9th. Degree team mer program completed, includ- and their dates. Following this By DAN ZIMMERMAN leader Manuel Luck conducted A. Z. C. chapter and to tighten St. Louis, Sunday aft- its grip on the Cleveland best ing such events as a B'nai B'rith was a weiner roast. A large turn the services with the help of his picnic, in which the chapter co- out made the evening very enjoy- ernoon, October 7, Judah Touro excellent committee. The six chapter award for 1940-41, operated, a beach party, Lorain able. A. C. held its first membership pledges initiated as regular mem- Hear Anthropologist A. Z. A. day at Akron, a full The communal service commit- rally. One of the features of the bers into the chapter are Alephs scouting program and a cultural tee had a democracy meeting the program was a showing of films Wyman Strachen, Benjamin Ko- meeting at which the selective 21st of October. It was held at about the National Parks and the dish, Irving Kodish, Stanley Richmond Hill, N. Y. Rich- Wiener, Benjamin Sugar and Jo- mond Hill Alephs heard a talk on service bill was discussed, Lorain the Jewish Community Center. A. Z. A. conventions. The guest speaker for the OC. seph Gerin, Aleph Gerin also re- anthropology at their last meet- Chapter 267 is all ready to go into the fall and winter seasons. Nordaunians Weigh-In casion was Aaron Zucker of ceived the gold "best pledge" ing. This talk was given by Dr. The "Lazan," Anglo-Jewish Cleveland, Ohio, new traveling di- award. A stag after the meeting Nussbaum, an eminent student of celebrated the occasion community paper published by Kansas City, Kans. Kansas rector of District 2. His topic the subject. was timely and he instilled a The fourth regular Friday eve- the chapter, is to resume publica- City 22 (Nordaunian chapter) re- A "Send a Delegate to New ning services, held once a month tion soon. The scout program is cently held a Weigh-In dance at deeper A. Z. A. spirit in the Haven" dance will be held on by the chapter, were held on Fri- to receive special attention, while the local Jewish Community Cen- Alephs and the pledges alike. Re- November 20. The Richmond Hill day, September 13th Sydney the orators and debators are ter. All Alephs of the four im- freshments were served after- chapter plans to hold a basketball Franklin, city director for Cleve- warming up so that the trophies mediate chapters were invited, wards. game and dance every Sunday for land, was the guest speaker. can be found in Lorain by this and a "heavy" time was had by a nominal charge. time next year. the group. October 29, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 7 Southern California Keystone Alumni Join Local Lodge Chapters Requested to Charleston Presents Dedicates Memorial Washington, Savannah Send in All Samples to Stanley Kirsch Of Publicity to Office Program Before Lodge; Host to District 5 Pittsburgh, Pa. Fourteen alumni of Keystone 234 joined Washington, D. -All Have Magazine Drive By LEON SIMMONS their local B'nai B'rith lodge in Regional Tournaments chapters are requested to send Los Angeles, Cal.-On August a body last week. This is the in samples of their publicity By IRVING SONENSHINE 13, 1939, the Aleph Godel of the first time that so many alumni and chapter programs to the Charleston, S. C.-On Sunday, Charleston, S. C.-Word has entered the lodge at a single time. Southern California and Arizona national office. A complete October 13. Charleston 143 had been received by the field secre- and the occasion was celebrated file is being made up of the the pleasure of putting on its tary of District 5 that outstand- Region. of District 4, Stanley with appropriate ceremonies. All various pins, badges, programs "Jews in Review' radio program ing winter tournaments are being Kirsch, died of a heart attack dur- 14 have been officers of the chap- and notices issued by every for its sponsoring B'nai B'rith prepared by the Washington and ing a basketball practice of Fi- ter, and many of them have been chapter for their dances, tour- chapter. The program was a huge Savannah chapters. charter members. naments and special events. If delity chapter. The Southern Cali- success, and was held at the Beth The Washington chapters-Si- The chapter is conducting a you have any extra programs Elohim Tabernacle before an en- mon Atlas 126, Capital City 344 fornia Alephs, stunned by the series of Open Forums on various or badges, send them in now. thusiastic audience of more than and Potomac a. c.-will be host tragic and sudden death of their contemporary problems. The A. Remember to always send in a 200 guests. Patriotic music was to the chapters and Aleph clubs leader, decided to perpetuate his Z. A. Sabbath will be held on sample of such material from interspersed throughout the pro- of the Northern Region. Tenta- memory by paying tribute to Stan- November 29. This affair, one now on to the national office, gram and up-to-date ac- tive dates are December 26, 27, ley Kirsch through the dedica- of the most popular among Pitts- 1003 K Street, N. W., Wash- counts were also read. The pro- 28 and 29. tion of a memorial. Upon con- burgh Jewish youth, will be held ington, D. C. gram was closed with the pledge The Savannah chapter will en- sultation with the grief stricken at the Beth Sholom synagogue. of allegiance to the flag and with tertain the A. Z. A. units of the parents and their younger son, Bernard, the approval of the The regular chapter newspaper, Shenango Alephs Are the playing of the "Star Spangled Southern Region, including Flori- "The Keystone Chronicle," is in Banner." da. Tentative dates for this Southern California A. Z. A. chap- its third year, and a special issue ters to aid in the erection of the Hosts to Council Meet During the past few months. tournament are December 29, 30 is being planned for the installa- the Charleston chapter has been and 31. tombstone was granted by the tion of officers. This installation family. Immediately anxious carrying out the program to the By DAVE GOLDBERG Many district and national dig- will witness all three Pittsburgh fullest extent. In athletics. there nitaries will be on hand/at both chapters commenced sending in chapters co-operating, with each Sharon, Pa. The Labor Day their contributions for the me- convention of Shenango Valley has already been intra-chapter conventions to participate in and morial. set of officers being installed. tournaments in ping-pong to view the events and contests. Chapter 229 was a great success. swimming. The winners of the In accordance with the action Eighty Alephs registered from swimming meet were: Fred Bern- of the District 5 conference at its Philly A. C. Reaches the Western Pennsylvania council, including Braddock, Erie, Three stein, Dan Hirsch and Irving Son- annual meeting last August, Dis- Membership Quota enshine. trict 5 has inaugurated a new Rovers. Keystone, Ambridge, But- In ping-pong the winner of the SHOFAR policy. ler and McKeesport. By LOUIS MALISSA Honors in athletics were shared Senior division was Aleph Dan In brief, the policy provides Philadelphia, Pa. The Phila- by Erie and Braddock chapters. Hirsch, and Herman Sabel that, instead of sending copy to delphia Aleph club was one of the Erie won the tennis, swimming, emerged the victor in the Junior the field secretary, each Aleph and ping-pong events; Braddock division. two in Philadelphia to reach their Sopher will send his SHOFAR quota in the recent city-wide won out on the mushball and split The Religious and Social Serv- items to the deputy of his par- membership drive. As a result, with Erie in the track events. ice committee has been very busy ticular region by the Fridays be- the club received a handsome A dance was held Sunday night collecting old magazines and dis- fore the second and fourth Tues- Plaque. It was presented at the at the "Josephenium," in Sharon. tributing them to the local in- days of each month. After being recent victory night dance, which and the banquet was held at the firmaries. The chairman, Irving given proper attention by the dep- closed Philadelphia A. Z. A. Coun- Farrell synagogue on Monday eve- Solomon, has assured the Alephs uties, these items will be forward- cil's summer tournament. ning. Speakers at the banquet of the chapter that a very enjoy- ed to the Field Secretary. The Philly A. C. has also peti- were Irving Canter, Saul Diezen- able program is being planned for The purpose of the change is to tioned S. A. C. for its permanent feld, and Shenango Valley's own A. Z. A. Sabbath on November 8. allow the deputies more oppor- charter. It has been in existence Mr. Mark Klafter, chairman of the Shenango Valley advisory In social life, the Alephs of tunity to learn of their respective for six months, and is recognized the chapter have really been go- chapters' activities and to provide as one of the best A. Z. A. organi- board. At the banquet, Erie was presented with a trophy for com- ing to town. During the past closer supervision. zations in the city. month, the chapter has had two The high officers elected to piling the greatest number of STANLEY KIRSCH very successful scavenger hunts Briebart Guest at points. Leonard Konigsberg was lead the Aleph club during the presented with the "Shield-of- and the entertainment committee current business year are Lennie is practically positive that the Augusta Banquet David award." The winners of Rosenthal in his second term as the individual events also re- chapter's annual Armistice day Aleph Godol, Irv Master as Aleph ceived individual medals. dance will be a huge success. By ABE BOLGLA Gisbor, Bernard Lioskin as Aleph The Scouting committee has Augusta, -Augusta 192 cel- The committee in charge of the Mazkir, Aleph S'gan Al Gold- just finished sponsoring a first ebrated its recent victory of win- smith and Eugene Prizer as Aleph convention consisted of Alephs Kohen Godol. Sid Taub, Art Chiel, Ted Rabb, aid class for the sponsored Boy ning the Best Chapter Award of the Fifth District by having a spe- Joe Schermer, Jake Berman, and Scout troop and on Sunday, Oc- cial program at the local Yo M. Dave Goldberg. tober 28, the committee is spon- H. A. A highlight of the affair This fall the memorial tomb- Allentown Choir at soring a ping-pong tournament was the presence of the Field Sec- stone dedicated to the late Stan- Lodge Installation Huntington Pk. Meet for the Boy Scouts. retary, Solomon Breibart, and the ley Kirsch and his ideals of A. Z. A. was unveiled before many With B'nai B'rith Grand Aleph Godol, Irving Kaler. Bull City Alephs Both were guest speakers of the relatives and friends who attend- By SAM GROSSMAN program for the afternoon and ed the consecration. Heading the Allentown, Pa. Allentown A. By SID JACOBS tombstone's memorial inscription Huntington Park. Hunt- Present Review evening affair. Z. A.'s well organized choir Sol Breibart, Field Secretary of is an engraved replica of the played an important part in the ington Park 170 held a joint the District, presented the Chap- "1939 District 4 Best Aleph impressive ceremony of the in- meeting with its sponsoring B'nai Award" won by Stanley. The stallation of the newly formed B'rith lodge. The chapter offi- Durham, N. C.-Recently the ter with the plaque for being the dedication engraved on the stone Charles Kline B'nai B'rith lodge cers opened and closed the meet- Bull City Aleph club presented a outstanding chapter in the Dis- is as follows: before a large audience in the musical review, in the vestry trict for 1939-1940. ing with the A. Z. A. ritual. Aleph "In Stanley Kirsch there was al- Jewish Community Center. Godol Leon Frieden told the room of the Beth-El synagogue. During the afternoon program Aleph Smith, accompanist and lodge members of the various ac- Being the first in its type of the Shield of David Awards for ways simplicity and integ- organizer of the choir, who se- tivities that the chapter has en- entertainment ever presented be- activity and leadership were giv- rity. There was always a fidelity to cured the vocal leadership of Can- gaged in. and what it plans to do fore a Jewish audience in Dur- en to Harry Popkin and Irving ham, it was accepted with hearty Daitch, and to Perry Smolen for the highest in justice, tor Wachtel of this city, received in his term as Aleph Godol. Jonas applause, and much praise. The activity. honor the collective appreciation of both Jacobs, Sam Beber Award Winner of 1940, was then introduced. theme for the review was Ameri- Elliott Serotta, Regional Dep- And love of his fellow man. B'nai B'rith lodges who presented He left an indelible impression in the program. Aleph Jacobs spoke to those who canism, which was thought to be uty and head advisor of the local were present of the highlights of appropriate, at the time, because chapter officiated as master of the hearts of all who knew Bernard Frank, alumnus of the of the present situation abroad. ceremonies for the afternoon af- the recent A. Z. A. National con- him, Allentown chapter, will act as coach for the Allentown debate The review was composed of a fair, while Irving Daitch acted as vention held at Akron, Ohio. Mr. And the record of his deeds will Tom Robbins, president of the specialty song, and kick chorus, the toastmaster of the banquet. stand out in the annals of team. The team is now being or- Huntington Park B'nai B'rith a hill-billy act, a jitterbug dance. A. ganized through the efforts of lodge presented a beautiful ring a blackface act, a ballet chorus. Roanoke Alephs at His unselfish devotion and sacri- Robert Plotnick and Sam Gross- to Aleph Jacobs because of the several skits, a beauty parade, fices to its principles, man of the cultural committee. fine work he has done for both His and a speech on Americanism. All Lodge Quiz Program unceasing efforts to stimu- A. Z. A. and B'nai B'rith during talent for the review was fur- late young Judaea, Fuld Alephs Beat his three years in Aleph Zadik nished by A. Z. A. members, all By SIGMUND DAVIDSON And his innumerable qualities as Ezekiel in Game Aleph. being boys. Roanoke, -Roanoke Chap- a leader, Alephs Art Albert and Marshall Those participating in the re- ter 281 presented an interesting Will ever serve as a beacon to the and educational program to the By ARTHUR BALSHAN Sabin joined together to sing a view were: Ezra Eisenberg, Abe Aleph Zadik Aleph.' very comical tune that Aleph Al- members of the Roanoke B'nai Newark, N. J.-In a game of Greenberg, Leon Greenberg, Sid- two-hand touch football on Sun- bert had composed special for the B'rith lodge. Included in the pro- ney Levy, Jacob Margolis, Daniel Santa Monica Holds occasion in honor of Jonas Jacobs. gram were a radio sketch of Jew- day, October 13, Ezekiel Chap- Moss, Harold Ornoff, Albert Rose, Following this, Aleph Mazkir Hal ish life all over the world during Cultural Program ter 230 lost to Felix Fuld of Irv- Lester Rose and Jacob Zucker- Stein gave his rendition of the the year 5700, a quiz contest, and ington by the score of 24-12. The man. touchdowns for Ezekiel were beautiful and sacred Hebrew a short talk by Aleph Godol Sig- One-third of the profits taken chant, "Kol Nidre.' The program mund Davidson on closer coopera- Santa Monica, Cal.-Co-operat- scored by Jerry Cohen and Mort then preceded with a "Battle of in was donated to the synagogue tion between the A. Z. A. and the ing with its auxiliary, Santa Mon- Feller. respectively. Although Wits" between five lodge mem- to help pay for the recent redecor- B'nai B'rith. ica 53 presented a great cultural this was Ezekiel's first game of ation of the vestry room. bers and five Alephs of the chap- The quiz contest was entertain- program here at the Masonic the season, team members played The success of the review was Temple. The Junior and Senior a remarkable game. The game ter. The "wizards" of the lodge ing as well as instructive. Two auxiliary, together with the spon- was played according to the rules conquered the alephs of the chap- celebrated by the members, at a members of the B'nai B'rith and ter by a close margin. Refresh- house party given at the home of two members of the chapter par- soring lodge, was present at this for the six-man team made up by S. A. C. ments followed the meeting. the Aleph S'gan, Jacob Zucker- ticipated. Aleph Mazkir Bernard affair. The keynote speaker of Chairman for this most success- man. Natkin takes credit for writing the evening was Leon Simmons, At the Ezekiel lodge on Octo- ful affair was Aleph Gisbor Bob and staging this contest. who presented Santa Monica with ber 6, a dance was given by the Bearson. The athletic committee has its Honorable Mention Award. Greater Newark Council. There started the fall season with a Other speakers included Jerry was a very large turnout. The bang. Basketball, touch football Flash! Bulletin Caplan, Miss Ethel Shiner and Council is headed by Aleph Len and bowling teams have been or- Milton Braunstein The Santa Lyons of Ezekiel Chapter 230. ganized and touch football game By JERRY LASH Monica Chapter choir, led by The Council had a Hallowe'en with the Winston Salem Chapter Myron Karlin, performed at this party and dance later in the Los Angeles, Cal.-Reading the has been arranged. affair. month. overwhelming amount of commu- nications to the Alephs of Los Present "Review" In basketball, the boys from 53 defeated Fidelity to the score WINS LOCAL Angeles 43, apparently proved too much for Aleph Mazkir Reicher, of 28-18. CENTER AWARD and as an outcome of this diffi- Washington, October 21, 1940. The Potomac Aleph club culty, the meeting place is now Scranton, a.-Morris Shufler, presented the "Jews in Review's Holtzman Welcomed adorned with a new basswood bul- of the Fraters Aleph Club, has letin board, headed by a Jewish program before the Cardozo lodge been selected as the winner of the of B'nai B'rith in Arlington, Va. By ALEX GROSSMAN star and "L, O. 43" in raised David F. Boginsky Character The program was presented be- Vancouver, B. C. Vancouver ebony. An appropriation from DRESSING ROOM SCENE- Award for 1939-40. This Award fore a gathering of 150 members 119 recently entertained Seymour the chapter's funds and aid from is presented annually to that Left to right, first row, Jacob of the men's and women's auxil- Holtzman, field secretary, here in Aleph Herb Abrams in search of Zuckerman, David Silver, Les- Vancouver. This visit was a wel- young man who has been recog- iaries. The participants were Her- an able craftsman has resulted in nized for his activity in Junior ter Rose, Sidney Levy and Leon bert Miskin, Sol Bass, Abe Sper= come addition to a chapter pro- and Intermedate club work and this work of art. and once again Greenberg. Second row, Abe "Peace and Quiet" reign over all ling, Benny Silbert, Benny Wil- gram that included a bowling outstanding character. It is given Greenberg, Albert Rose, Daniel liamowsky, Buddy Lavine, Louis stag, a cultural quiz and a full so- Alephs' faces, since they know cial period. by the local Y. M. H A., at which Moss and Jacob Margolis. Third Katzman. Marvin Cheronowsky the Fraters Aleph club meets. that they will not miss any im- row, Ezra Eisenberg and Har- Victor Silbert, Abe Decklebaum portant bulletins. old Ornoff, and Irving Falk. Page 8 THE SHOFAR October 29, 1940 B. B. Women Kaler Speaks at DETROIT DATA Regional Tourney Sites (Continued from Page 1.) Birmingham on By PHIL ROTHSCHILD are stated as follows: "As the Anniversary Day Announced by Wahlberg B'nai B'rith has taken upon it- Dots and Dashes from All self the mission of uniting Israel- By SIDNEY MAZER About Town Milwaukee, Wis.- regional ites in the work of promoting chapters, Madison, Sheboygan, their highest interests and those Birmingham, Chapter 41 tournaments in District 6, with Appleton and Green Bay, of Birmingham celebrated its An- The Detroit Chapter 63 again the exception of the Michigan Announcement will be made of humanity, so the Women's Su- preme Council, B'nai B'rith, is niversary day by presenting a opened the fall social calendar Regional, have definitely been set shortly as to the site of the Michi- public program with the Grand and chapters assigned. Further formed to unite the B'nai B'rith with their successful Yom Kip- gan Region tournament. Aleph Godol, Irving Kaler, as the information as to exact dates will Women's Grand Lodges and their All chapters in the district are pur dance on Saturday evening, subsidiary groups for the same principal speaker. be announced by the tournament urged to start making prepara< October 12 everybody seemed hosts shortly. For the first time purpose and to assist their broth- Joe Kanter, Aleph Mazkir and tions for their respective tourna- ers in philanthropic, humanitarian chairman of the program, opened to be there with a "hello in its history, Chicago is sponsor- ments. Orators and debaters here" and "hello there' ing a tournament exclusively for should start working immediate and patriotic endeavors. with the dedication. A string time Reports presented to the two- trio from the Birmingham Con- its chapters. This is being held ly. A record turnout at the re- passed by so fast greeting old the latter part of December under cert orchestra then entertained gionals in the district is expected day conference by the Women's Grand Lodge representatives show with two musical selections. Rab- acquaintances that we didn't get the direction of the Chicago Coun- this year. much time to dance to the smooth that during the past the bi Myron Eilverman, of the Tem- cil. All Chicago chapters have ple Emanu El in Birmingham, music of LeRoy Smith it's been assigned to this tournament. women of B'nai B'rith had spent an annual affair with the 63 more than $100,000 for educa- spoke for the B'nai B'rith. His The Cornbelt Region tourna- Alephs this year the dance Andrew Sisters tion. youth welfare, Americanism, topic was "Jewish Youth in Our ment is to be held at Lincoln. Time." His speech was very in- was held jointly with the Bikur philanthropy, scholarship loans to Neb., under the sponsorship of Cholem Jrs. two different Entertain at worthy students, American Red formative as well as interesting. Lincoln Chapter 3. Chapters as- Joe Kanter introduced the Grand orchestras were provided the Cross, refugee aid and local civic signed to this tournament Aleph Godol. who spoke on a A. Z. A.'s at the Masonic Temple AZA Dance Mother 1. Lincoln 3, Des Moines agencies. "Jewish Youth Looks at the Mod- ballroom and the Bicur Cholem 4. Sioux City 12, East St. Louis The next session of the Wom- ern World. His oration held the at the General Motors Co- 56. Sam Beber 100, Granite City By HARRY BROTT en's Supreme Council. B'nai interest of all and certainly chairman Saul Moss and Sid Chaf- 222 and Waterloo A. C. Washington, D. C.-On the eve B'rith. is to be held in Chicago proved an inspiration to the local fetz deserve a big hand for their in March, 1941. fine work The Northern Region tourna- of Yom Kippur, the Simon Atlas chapter. The program ended with ment is to be held at Duluth. Chapter 126, held its celebrated In addition to the officers, the the singing of "America." Minn. under the sponsorship of 6th annual 'Yom Kippur Dance." del rates attending the confer- Refreshments were served by More Chapter News Duluth Chapter 20. Chapters as- The affair, which has grown to ence were: Mrs. Morris Steinhorn, the A. Z. A. Sorority and a dance The Highland Park 313 Alephs signed to this tournament are the be one of the outstanding Jewish Buffalo, N. Y. of District 1: Mrs. Lydia Woldman, Cleveland, of in honor of Irving Kaler followed gave their first chapter social of six Twin-City chapters, Jacob social functions of the year in the program. A crowd estimated the fall in the form of an out- District 2 ; Mrs. Abram Orlow, Schiff 18, Winnipeg 38, Regina Washington, increased its prestige at 250 attended the program. door steak roast at Middle Rouge Philadelphia, of District 3; Mrs. 12, Edmonton 121, Calgary 31. by this year's dance, unquestion- During the day the Gran Park Social Chairman Larry Saskatoon chapter, Duluth 20, Su- ably the best to date. Sylvia Vener, Pasadena, Cal., of Aleph Godol, Irving Kaler, at Lerman's idea to bring together District 4: Mrs. Isaac Levin, Mi- perior and Iron Range. Feature of the dance was the tended a regular chapter meeting. the prospectives with the Alephs ami. Fla. of District 5. and Mrs. The Southern Wisconsin North- 6th annual "Sweetheart Contest," At this time, many important proved highly successful Aaron Osri, Chicago, of District 6. ern Illinois Region tournament won this year by Elaine Zetlin. problems were discussed. Many that's the way to institute the will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., Elaine, as winner of the contest, Mrs. Underwood, the president new informative ideas were sug- fraternal feeling among everyone December 28, 29 and 30, under received a cup donated by Mrs. of the Council, is an attorney by gested by him, which not only Well known basketball star, profession and a member of San Benny Bayer, was brought down the co-sponsorship of the six Mil- Simon Atlas, mother of the chap- will help the chapter at the pres- Francisco Auxiliary No. 1. the old- waukee chapters. Chapters as- ter. ent time, but also for the regional to the meeting the other day to signed to this tournament are est auxiliary in B'nai B'rith, hav- As an added feature, and to winter tournament, which is to give the 313 Alephs a jump in Peoria, Joliet, Waukegan, Ra- ing been founded in 1909. She the grand surprise of all, the An- be held in Birmingham on Decem- their basketball knowledge for cine, Kenosha, the six Milwaukee drew Sisters, famous stage, screen is also a past president of the ber 27, 28 and 29. the new season you see the oldest Women's Grand Lodge, Dis- H. P. Alephs won the Detroit and and radio trio, appeared at the dance as guests. The famous sis- trict 4, which was organized in Windsor Council basketball cup Memphis Alephs Irwin Schuster Heads ters entertained the audience by 1922. last season and they to Hear Talk on West Side Council answering the many questions di- make sure they will be a heavy rected to them, and by singing a Appleton Alephs Hold contender this year as the chorus of "By Meir Bistu Shane" 'Review" Program Aeronautics saying goes, "the early bird gets By ARTHUR DUNN in Yiddish. the worm' so got it, 313 Chicago, Ill. The West Side By JEROME KAUFMAN By MILTON ROTTESMAN A rousing back-home welcome Section Council of Chicago A. Z. Appleton, Wis. An elaborate Memphis, Tenn was given to former Michigan A., the largest section council in Knoxville Presents and impressive radio broadcast Chapter 71 sponsored one Senior Deputy Gil Madiefsky at Chicago, consisting of ten active Program Before Lodge about the situation of Jews all of its most interesting cultural the installation social that the chapters and Aleph clubs, was re- over the world was performed at meetings at the Menorah Insti- B'nai David Chapter 314 spon- cently re-organized. Irwin Schus- By JACK KAPLAN the last monthly meeting the Fox tute. The American Airlines pre- sored Gil used to be advisor ter, P. A. G. of the Isaac Joseph Knoxville, Tenn The Knox- River B'nai B'rith lodge. by the sented a motion picture on the to 314 and then held the post 'A. C.. was elected as new Aleph ville Aleph club held a joint meet- members of the local A. Z. A., on preparedness program of the avi- of deputy before resigning be- Godol, replacing the retiring Sam ing with the B'nai B'rith on Oc- Tuesday, October 15, at the Moses ation industry and other phases cause of business in Minnesota Rabinowitz of Spinoza Chapter. tober 15 in the Jewish Commu- Montifiore Social Center in Apple- of the aeronautical industry. One however, coming in for the The council has planned a very nity House. The chapter pre- ton of the ariline hostesses acted as 314 affair shows that Gil has active program for this year. sented "Jews in Review" as the This broadcast was presented lecturer for the program Follow- that valued A. Z. A. spirit It is planning many council feature attraction of the program. by the members of the A. Z. A. ing that part of the program, an amid the cheers from the audi- social affairs for all of its ten New students of the University of as radio correspondents from the athletic program was held featur- ence that came down to witness chapters. A football tournament Tennessee were specially invited various capitals of the world. It ing the opening round of the ping- the installation proceedings, visi- is being prepared, and the coun- guests of the occasion. was a real characteristic picture pong tournament and a wrestling tor Madiefsky presented the cil is ready to have its annual A. The club is now in the midst of the social and political life and match between members. Shield of David medals to Sid Z. A. Sabbath, about the economical stand of the of a membership drive. The ath- The Memphis 71 Chapter and Garelick, former A. G. of 314, and Jews from the various parts of William Corn of the Sidney letic committee is sponsoring a Peres Aleph club co-sponsored a to Jack Rouman, former secre- Braude A, C. has been elected the world. Indeed, it was very in- ping-pong tournament. The win- dance on October 13th, the pro- tary of the Detroit and Windsor Aleph Mazkir Gisbor and Arthur teresting for some B'nai B'rith ners will receive medals. The ceeds to be used to help defray Council and executive secretary of Dunn of the Keliah Jacobs A. C. members and also informative to club basketball team is also get- expenses to the regional tourna- Detroit some who were not familiar with has been elected Aleph Sopher, ting under way. ment in Birmingham, The music Jewish problems. was furnished by one of the best local orchestras. Aleph Eddie For- Braude Alephs Start tas, president of the Memphis A. New Season Z. A. Council, was in charge of JUST OUT--A. Z. A'. DIARY the dance. He was assisted by a By SEYMOUR STERN committee composed of members Chicago, Ill. The Sidney of both chapters. Braude Aleph club held a smok- er recently to initiate their sea- 1940-41 son. The affair was attended by Kander Chapter Has some 75 boys, and, given the Jr. AZA Installation good program, an enjoyable time was had by all. In co-operation with five other Milwaukee, Wis. Kander chapters, the Braude A. C. as- Chapter 405 will install the offi- 160 Pages Leather cover sisted their sponsoring lodge, cers of the Jr. Kander A. Z. A. Lawndale, in holding a dance last Chapter at a stag party on Oc- Containing complete Jewish Cal- tober 19. The group consisting of endar for 5701 (1940-41) October 26. The Alephs have a boys between the ages of 11 to space for notations each day membership that can boast of 15 will hear city director Atinsky explanation of important Jewish give a short talk extolling the stellar activity in other roles: mérits of A. Z. A. Advisors to holidays Jewish populations Sam Broude and Al Hurscovitz the group are all members of the of large cities Suggested are president and vice-president, senior Kander chapter, Alephs A.Z.A.DIARY respectively, of their class at high books and periodicals for Jewish Milt Mason, Milt Semon, Abe Tan- school, and Nat Glickman was nenbaum, and Jack Weiner 5701 reading blank sections for crowned champ of the Chicago A. z. A. notes and addresses. Park District Tennis tournament. The Chapter has embarked on 1940 1941 a planned six months' program which is "five fold and full.' The Houston Gives First following events are planned A Yom Kippur Dance barn dance on October 26. at which a class of six new members By PAUL BROCKSTEIN will be initiated, and a vocational Houston, Tex. Houston 136 guidance program on November PRICE 25c sponsored the first "Yom Kippur 18th. The chapter will celebrate Dance" to be held in Houston. its first anniversary in December, The dance was held on October and a program for the community (Note: Since this is A. Z. A,'s 12th service is being planned at pres- first experimental edition, only a The chapter has entered two ent. limited number of copies are teams in a local bowling tourna- ment. The chapter also plans to available.) Council Sponsors enter two teams in the Western Region (District 7) bowling tour- Annual Dance nament which will be played in "A Very Creditable Piece of Work' "One of AZA's Finest Ideas Yet" this city. Milwaukee, Wis.-The Milwau- -M. N. Dannenbaum, Dist. 7 Pres. -Seymour Holtzman, Field See's kee council of A. Z. A. will spon- "Well Done-Most Informative" "I Consider It Very Useful' sor its second annual Thanksgiv- -Lydia Woldman, Dist. 2 Auxiliary. -Henry Monsky, Nat'l. Pres. ing dance on November 21. This Write today! affair is conducted by the coun- cil for all Alephs who are less than $1 arrears in dues. Erv PA.Z.A.CIRCULATING ORDER Teplinsky of Milwaukee 39 is A. A. SUPPLY DEPARTMENT LIBRARY chairman, with Art Posner (Gi- lead 239), Ted Marks (Robert TODAY! 1003 K St., N. W. Washington, D. 1003 STREET. WASHINGTON Witt 310), Al Sterling (405), and Al Holzman (Shofar A. C.) as- sisting him.