0.0.0.0.0.0 The SHOFA Official Organ Aleph 3adik Aleph of B'nai B'rith VOL. XVI NOVEMBER 12, 1940 No. 6 WILLIAM KAPLAN KALER NAMES Simon Atlas Gives $100 for Ambulance ADVISOR SAM NEW CHICAGO NAY'L. LAPIDUS SIMON ATLAS CHAPTER No. 126 OF No 51 ALEPH ZADIK ALEPH WEISS ELECTED WASHINGTON.D.Chormbin DIRECTOR COMMITTEE $100 TO CONGRESS one hindned DOLLARS Chicago, III -William Kaplan, Atlanta, Ga.-Today Irving Ka- &COMMERCIAL BANK Glassport, Pa. Samuel A. Advisor of Milwaukee Chapter 39 ler, Grand Aleph Godol, announc- WASHINGTON Weiss, Advisor of McKeesport TRUSTOR for the past five years, on Novem- Chapter 94 and past president of ed the appointment of the fol- ber 1st became the full-time A. McKeesport B'nai B'rith Lodge Z. A. director for this city, suc- lowing national committees for Washington, D. C. As THE the chapter meeting, the Alephs 573. has been elected as a demo- ceeding Al Jacobson who, in the the Lapidus Memorial Fund out SHOFAR was going to press, had voted the emergency approp- cratic representative of the 31st past several years, has served on of which moneys will be used this Alephs of the local Simon Atlas riation from chapter funds. Simon Congressional District to the Unit- a part-time basis as local di- year to purchase an ambulance Chapter 126 rushed into the edi- Atlas chapter thus becomes the ed States House of Representa- rector. torial office and laid down a largest contributor in the current tives. for the American Red Cross. check for $100 for the special campaign and maintains its repu- Members of the committees are fund which A. Z. A. is raising to tation as a national leader in A. as follows: purchase am ambulance for the z. A. welfare work. Previously, National chairman, Jack Finkel- American Red Cross, and which in the Youth Aliyah campaign, stein, 332 Cal-Wayne Bldg., Fort thereafter will be sent to Great the chapter led all A. Z. A. in the Wayne, Ind. Mr. Finkelstein has Britain. The evening before at amount of its contribution. been an alumnus of Lincoln, Neb., Chapter 32 and was the third Grand Aleph Godol, having serv- ed in 1926-27. PUBLISH 1940- New Vocational Books District 1 representative: Sid Washington, D. C. - Four Hartnig, 1842 North St., Bridge- 1941 A.Z.A. new books have been added to port, Conn. the A. z. A. Vocational Guid- District 2 representative: Sam ance Book Shelf. This Shelf Goldman, 5842A Enright St., St. is set up in memory of Stanley Louis, Mo. DIRECTORY Kirsch. District 3 representative: Irv The books are as follows: Rosner, 6138 Ridge Ave., Phila- "Portrait Photography as a delphia, Pa. Career," by Juan C. Abel: District 4 representative: Irv "Life Underwriting as a Pro- Washington, D. C.-This week Gartner, 5 E Main St., Stockton, fessional Career.' by Thomas A. Z. A. headquarters is sending Calif. B. Sweeney: Your Career in to the Aleph Mazkir of every Business." by Walter Hoving. District 5 representative: Sid- chapter and aleph club a copy and "So You're Going to Col- ney Goldstein 90 Courtland, the 1940-41 issue of the Asheville, by Clarenve E. Lovejoy, A: Directory," which contains the District 6 representative: Shel- William Kaplan names and addresses of all ma- don Gensler. 1703 Morgan Ave. jor A. Z A. officials and the chap- Sam Weiss With the exception of Haves No. Minneapolis, Minn. ters under their jurisdiction. The Z. A. LEADER" of New York City, Mr. Kaplan is District representative: Advisor Weiss, who in his directory is broken down into the Charles Moskowitz, 315 W. Gray younger days was All-American the only full-time city director in various regions and distr the entire organization, and has Ave., Houston, Texas. the Order. The addresses GOING TO PRESS; quarterback, has been intensively interested in A. Z. A. and will cer- been employed jointly by the chapter under their juris B'nai B'rith Council of Chicago is not given. However, tainly continue that interest in 521 Alephs Enrolled and by funds provided by District preme Advisory Council VANT ARTICLES his move to the nation's capital. Grand Lodge No. 6. During October Not long ago, he wrote to Ju- periodically sending to all lius Bisno, executive secretary of Chicago today has the largest clubs, chapters, and officia number of A. Z. A, members of latest names and addres Washingtno, D. C.-The editors hte A. Z. A.: "I am definitely Washington. D. C.-It was an- the "A. Z. A. Leader" are now sold on the desire to enlarge A. nounced at national headquarters Aleph Mazkirs. any community in the country. The city has been built up during Additional copies of the work compiling the next issue z. A. activities and the need for a today that 521 new men entered tory are available to chapte hich will soon go to press. The greater appropriation to carry on the past several years through the the ranks of A. Z. A. during the alpeh clubs upon request. >Leader" is a new publication the desired activities. If most of work of a number of competent month of October. This brings the hich made its appearance in Oc- the B'nai B'rith lodges would advisors and alumni headed by total of the Order's membership and serves as a medium carry on the A. Z. A. programs, Al Jacobson. prominent local in- up to 10.751. This is the highest Jerry Safur Wai r. the exchange of ideas between they would leave little to be done. surance man who, in relinquish- mark that the Order has reached Advisors. Deputies, Field Secre- We should lay proper ground- ing his duties, will devote himself in its entire history. entirely to his business, although To Hear from You taries, City Directors and other work and foundations for the St. Joseph, Mo. Chapter 17 adult leaders of the A. Z. A. These Jewish youth of today so that by he will continue as deputy for the initiated a class of 20 members individuals are respecfully invit- their religious, community serv- entire state of Illinois during the month. while St. Louis ed to submit contributions for ice, social, cultural and athletic Mr. Kaplan, who is 30 years of Chapter 28, winner of second the next issue. leaders, they may become the age, is married and has a lovely place in the Best Chapter Con+ It is not necessary that an Jewish ders of tomorrow. daughter, Judith Ann. He comes test last year added 17 men to elaborate article be prepared. Ad- Please feel free to call upon to Z. A. with a fine educational its rolls. Tri-City Chapter 40 in- visors and other A. Z. A. leaders me at any time that I can be of background. While a student at creased its ranks with 12 new may simply write a letter about help in A. Z. A. activities in this Medill High school in Chicago, men. some interesting experiences they where he graduated, he was ac- district as I certainly am in favor During the month of October have had in A. z. A. or about of this work." tive in all student activities, had new schapters were installed in some problem they faced and how In the past, Advisor Weiss has much debating experience, and Pittston, Pa., Chicago, and Los they met it. They can also pre- been an ardent supporter of Ben (See "William Kaplan" Page 8.) Angeles. sent some A. Z. A. problem and Barkin, assistant executive direc- invite other Advisers to suggest tor, in his membership efforts in solutions. western Pennsylvania. Next Cultural Program On Jew as Soldier Jerry Safur Continues Jerry Safur Washington, D. C.-"Fighters separate committee chairman. Gallant Fight for Life for Freedom' is the featured Cul- Fighters for Freedom" is the Chicago, Ill. - During recent tural program in the December story of the participation of the months correspondence from A. issue of the "A, Z. A. Monthly Z. A. members to Jerry Safur, A. Washington, D. C.-Julius Bis- mixed emotions. will my first American Jews in the wars of the Guide" which was sent out to all United States and contains sug- Z. A.'s iron lung Aleph, has no, executive director of A. Z. glimpse of this boy show what slackened almost entirely. For- A.7 is pleased to report that Jerry I've heard so much about? Will the Aleph Godols and Advisors gestions for the following talks: last week. In addition to the one- merly some chapters used to have Safur is still fighting at Mount he display courage and determina- 'Jews in the Revolutionary War," hour Cultural program, the issue each aleph at every meeting send Sinai hospital in Chicago. Bisno tion, and show that ever-lasting "American Jews in the War of a card to Jerry to pep him up, but urged that the Alephs of the Or- smile? contained special information for 1812 and Mexican War," "Jews unfortunately, that has not con- der should continue to write to "I approached the desk and the Scouting, Membership, Social, in the War Between the States," tinued. Jerry, because he is sincerely asked to see Jerry. I told the Community Service, Athletic and "Jews in the Spanish American clerk that I was an A. Z. A. boy Religious committees as well as a The doctors feel that if Jerry is thrilled when he receives letters and Philippine Wars' and "Amer- to live, he has to want to and from his A. Z. A. brethren. and was immediately sent to the listing of those chapters who cele- ican Jews in the First orld they feel that his spirits and his Herewith is published a letter elevator. The elevator operator, brate their anniversaries during War." will to live can be built up by A. received from an Aleph of De- as if by force of habit, stopped at the month of December. Aleph The Cultural program is based z. A. members throughout the broah 263, who visited Jerry re- the second floor. He said, 'Two Godols have been instructed to land. cently: doors to left.' As I ap- take the December issue of the on material furnished by Bernard Write today and write regular- "As I entered the Mt. Sinai hos- proached Room 246, T feel a cold Monthly Guide apart and distrib- Postal, national publicity direc- ly to Jerry Safur, Mt. Sinai Hos- pital on the eve of Jerry Safur's wave over me: I hesitate, I won- ute the various sections to each tor of B'nai B'rith. pital, Chicago, III. 18th birthday, I was filled with (See "Jerry Safur," Page 8.) SUPPORT AZA'S AMBULANCE DRIVE Page 2 THE SHOFAR November 12, 1940 The The Official Organ Aleph Zadih Aleph of B'nai B'rith JEWISH HEADLINES By BERNARD POSTAL, Bnai Brith Publicity Director Claci EDITOR JULIUS BISNO HOME 101101714 Times - ASSISTANT EDITOR BEN BARKIN ASSISTANT EDITOR IRVING LEVITAS JERUSALEM-Over 700 of the ART EDITOR JACK SHAFTON LONG BRANCH, N. -Louis 8,000 Greek Jews in Palestine V. Aronson, inventor of the mama CONTRIBUTING EDITORS-HARRY CUSHING, BERNARD GOLD. have volunteered for military doll, the electric cigarette and STEIN, LOWELL ADELSON, SEYMOUR HOLTZMAN, SOL PUZZLE service in the Greek army since the non-phosphorous match, died BREIBART, NATHAN WAHLBERG, GEORGE SHENDELMAN the Italian invasion of Greece. here at the age of 71. HY HAVES, SID FRANKLIN, LEONARD B BOB By Max F.Baer, All of the Greek Jews in Pales- FRIEDMAN, AARON ZUCKER, AL JACOBSON, MAX CHOM- tine had previously surrendered SKY. SUPREME ADVISORY COUNCIL: Sam Beber, Omaha, Nebr.. President: Jacob Director B'NAI BRITH Greek nationality in favor of Pal- HINGTON-Wher the estianian citizenship. newly-elected 77th Congress con- J. Lieberman, Los Angeles, Calit. First ce-President: Joseph Herbach. Philadelphia venes in January there will be Pa. Second President: Julius Bisno. Washington, D. C., Executive Director; 3en Vocational Service eight Jewish members of the Barkin, Washington, D. C. Assistant Executive Director: Irving Levitas, Washington, Bureau CINCINNATI-Youth Aliyah National Cultural Director: Hyman Goldstein, Washington, D. Treasurer; House of Representatives as a re- Wilfred B. Feiga, Worcester, Mass.; Henry Monsky Omaha, Nebr. Louis Cohen, Ft. arranged for the entry of 1.197 sult of the November elections Smith, Ark.: Sidney Kusworm, Dayton, Ohio: Philip M. Klutznick, Omaha, Nebr. Jewish children from the Eupro- Maurice Bisgyer, Washington, D. C.; Nichoias M. Brazy, Ft. Wayne, Ind.: Alfred M. The six incumbents Q. I notice that the American Cohen, Cincinnati Ohio: Joe Borenstein, Chicago, Ill.; Irving Kaler, Atlanta, Ga. and pean lands of persecution to Pal- Celler, Bloom and Edelstein of Sol Dizenfeld, Ambridge, Pa. Medical Association recognizes a estine from September, 1939, to New York, Sack of Pennsylvania number of schools giving special- September, 1940, it was reported and Sabath of Illinois-were all at the 26th annual convention. THE SHOFAR is published twenty-one times per year. Monthly during July, Au- ized courses in Physical Therapy. re-elected. The two newcomers gust and September, and semi-monthly from October through June, by the Supreme During the past year Youth are Samuel Weiss of McKeesport, Advisory Council of the Aleph Zadik Alenh of B'nai B'rith. Publication offices. 200 Can you tell me what they are in Aliyah Committee of Hadassah Pa., A. Z. A. Advisor and a for- Service Life Bldg. Omaha Nebr. and 1003 K St., N. W. Washington, D. Entered the east? Is there any literature raised $603,000. A 1940 as Second Class Matter Sept. 27, 1939, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under mer president of the McKeesport the Act of August 24, 1912. available on the subject?-Melvin budget of $250,000 was voted for B'nai B'rith Lodge, and Herman oYuth Aliyah. W. Juster, Long Island, N. Y. Koppleman, of Hartford, Conn., NOVEMBER 12, 1940 $1 Per Year who was returned to the seat he A. Physical therapy is the AMSTERDAM - Defying Nazi held from 1932 to 1938, 4 "proper application of exercise. retribution, clergymen in every heat and massage.' You will find Protestant church in Nazi-occu- a good article on the subject in pied Holland publicly protested SHANGHAI- The sum of the January, 1939, issue of VO- against the recent anti-Jewish $879,280 has been received from Grand Aleph Godol: CATIONAL TRENDS. A good regulations adopted in The Neth- abroad and from Shanghai itself discussion of the field may be erlands. for the maintenance of the nearly found in the book MEDICAL OC- 20,000 European refugees in CUPATIONS FOR BOYS, by Lee Shanghai between November, NEW YORK - Because the DISCUSSES THE PROBLEM M. Klinefelter (available from A. 1938, and August 1,1940, accord- Z. A. Circulating Library). If traditional straight-arm salute to ing to a report by the Committee you desire additional references, the American flag in vogue in I refer you to the VOCATIONAL American public schools resem- for the Assistance of European OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS Jewish Refugees. Of this sum, GUIDE or OCCUPATIONAL IN- bles too closely the Nazi and Fas- $53,914 came from sources in DEX, which are in your public cist salutes, the New York City Shanghai itself, library. Board of Education has adopted as a new salute the ordinary I would like to discuss with it basically for men to work, Approved eastern schools for hand-to-forehead salute. Plans ROCHESTER, N. Y.-Protest= you a phase of our national pro- play and live in complete har- physical therapy technicians are are under way to adopt this salute tants, Catholics and Jews have gram which has elicited a strong mony, they must learn to sub- as follows: throughout the country. joined hands in a co-operative current of interest within recent merge their own selfish desires Walter Reed General Hospital, venture to help European refu- weeks, namely, external relations. in the procurement of that which Washington, D. C.: Bouve-Boston The time is propitious, in view of LONDON-Between April and gees find economic independence is of paramount importance School of Physical Education, the recent announcement of the September, 1940, there were 1,- here by opening a shop on one of community happiness. Our na- Boston; Harvard Medical School, appointments to the National Ex- 725 Jews admitted to Palestine, the main business streets where a tional external relations program Boston: Boston University, Sar- according to an announcement in dozen women refugees will sell ternal Relations Committee, to ex- has been designed to encourage gent College of Physical Educa- amine the scope and range of this the House of Commons by Col- baked goods, preserves and handi- this ideal. First of all, and this tion, Cambridge, Mass.; Univer- increasingly important activity. onial Undersecretary Hall. crafts made by the refugees them- is most important, we must heal sity of Buffalo, Buffalo; Hospital selves. In view of the expansiveness the breaches which exist in our for Ruptured and Crippled, New and non-restrictable of ex- PHILADELPHIA-The rate of Jewish society As united, York City; Watson of ternal relations, any definition growth of the Jewish population strong Jewish community we can Physiotherapy, Leetsdale, Pa. in the United States declined dur- will not only be unsatisfactory then approach the larger prob- District No 4 Briefs ing the decade 1927-37, according but difficult. The request, how lem of co-operation with non- Q. What are the facts about to a survey made by Dr. H. S. ever, has been made by severa Jewish groups. discrimination against Jews in the Linfield in the 42nd annual vol- Alephs to construe external rela- "Pay Your Dues" is the warn- I am very gratified to see that banking field?-Murray Goldberg, ume of the American Jewish Year tions as this activity affects our ing as we go to press. There are many chapters have entered into national program. Viewed in a Springfield, Mass. Book, just published by the Jew- still a few chapters which owe S. a fulfillment of our national pro- A. In 1936 Fortune Magazine ish Publication Society of Amer- narrow and confined sense, for A. C. and Western Conference as- gram with an enthusiasm that is ica. Linfield's survey reveals that our purposes of definition, ex- found that of 420 listed directors sessments and here it is Novem- encouraging and stimulating ternal relations may be said to of the 19 members of the New the Jewish population in 1937 ber. with the Regionals right Within recent days, however, be that portion of our program York Clearing House, only 30 was 4,771,000, or 3.69 per cent around the corner. Remember, have received disturbing report: were Jews. The largest com- of the total population. This rep- which concerns itself with co- fellas, your orators, debators and that various Alephs construe ex mercial banks had almost no Jew- resents an increase of 543,000 in basketballers will not be permit- operative activity with any out- ternal relations as taking stand: side group, whether they be Jew ish employees of any kind, despite 10 years, including 100,000 due ted to participate in the Winter upon controversial issues or pass- the fact that many of their cus- to immigration. During the pre- Regionals unless your S. A. C. ish or non-Jewish. ing resolutions on political ques- vious decade, 1918-1927, the Jew- dues are cleared up! And your With this definition in mind. tomers were Jews. Last year the tions. Let me make this clear and conscious of our duty to A. Z. A. in a survey conducted ish population increased by 839,- Western Conference dues must be We are not a political organiza- adapt our program to the needs by Ernest Eisenberg of Milwau- 000, including 320,000 by immi- cleared up in order for your dele- tion, and any consideration of kee, found that Jews represent gration. gate to draw a rebate at the Port- of communal welfare, the conven- purely political topics is beyond tion assembly at Camp Manatoc little more than one-half of one land convention In order to make the pale of our national activity. MONTREAL-The new English it easier on "the last minute" upon recommendation of the ex- per cent of the bankers of the As I have indicated above, the ternal relations committee, United States. Many banks re- translation of the Talmud and the chapters, you may pay your S. A. problem of external relations is fuse to hire Jewish workers. Some Midrash Rabbah, consisting of 34 C. dues to the S. A. C. represent- evolved a sane, carefully co-ordi- an arduous one. It certainly can- nated and sound approach to this of these apparently believe that volumes, has been presented to ative assigned to your tourna- not be solved by passing spectacu- Jews do not fit into the "social the Divinity College of McGill ment. In the Southern Region that problem. Our national program, lar resolutions. The cold truth University by Montreal's Temple man will be Sanford Barth. In as approved by the convention as- front" that is expected of a bank- is this there is no cyclonic solu a ing institution. The fact that Emanu-el. the Central Region, Seymour sembly, envisages primarily tion. In reality, each of us in our Holtzman; and in the Northern dual aim: The formation of Jew- employees are commonly hired every-day activity and behaviour ish Youth Councils, to be com- NEW YORK - European refu- Region, it will be ??? through personal and business is mapping the external relations recommendation tends to limit gees admitted to the United States Western Conference dues should posed of representatives of every activity of our order. The Na- Jewish youth organization in the Jewish employment. have brought into the country be made payable to "Western tional Committee has been chosen separate communities; and co- A substantial number of bank- $20,000,000 in capital which has Conference of A. A." and mail- with care, and its efforts will, I been put to work in wide assort- ed to the District Office, 149 Eddy operation with the conference of have every confidence, be success- ing officials contend that Jews Christians and Jews in their youth are not interested in the routine ment of industries, it is revealed St., San Francisco, Calif. ful; but, the multiple actions of round-table program. in a pamphlet entitled "Meet the Your attention is directed to each of us will be the deciding work and slow advancement of- Let us be frank and candid in Refugees," which was published the various regulations regarding issue as to the success of our am- fered by banks and that very few Jews apply for such jobs. What- by the Committee on Refugees of conduct at A. Z. A. conclaves. viewing the issues involved. The bitious program. problem of communal relationship the Young Women's Christian as- Let's maintain our fine reputa- ever the actual situation may be, has been one that has been ex- We are forging into a new and it is probably true that many sociation. tion which District 4 has set: so un-tried field of endeavor for A. that the communities of Stockton. istent since time itself. The con- young Jewish people who would Z. A. The inauguration of this Huntington Park and Seattle will centration of populations in large like such employment are de- NEW YORK-Brooklyn College cities, with the ensuing juxtapo- program is an historic occasion be proud to have been our hosts terred from applying by the be- became the first institution of sition of various races, creeds and for it means that once again we for the three Regional Elimina- lief that the absence of Jewish higher learning in the United religions has-obviously aggravated are stretching the boundaries of tion tournaments. workers means that no Jews are States at which Protestant the problem. It is needless for our activity. Strong, united and wanted. Catholic S student organizations Congratulations to Sanford me to go into a discussion here eager, in the pursuit of our Ex- Apart from these special fac- hold their meetings and religious Barth from the entire District of the unfortunate position of ternal Relations Program, as in fellowship functions in a Jewish upon his appointment as field sec- all things, success will certainly tors, opportunities for Jewish many of our Jewish communities. youth and for youth in general in institution when the Newman club retary for the Southern Region. Any approach to the problem of be ours. Under the new set-up, Barth will the banking field are not at all (Catholic) and the Student Chris- act as director of tournaments, community harmony must, of ne- -IRVING K. KALER. good. The decline in the number tian association (Protestant) ac- cessity, be a basic one. To state -Grand Aleph Godol. of banks and the increasing mech- cepted an invitation by the Brook- supervise the organization of new anization of clerical work tend to lyn College B'nai B'rith Hillel chapters, and make visitations, etc., in the Southern Area. All curtail employment. This is be- Foundation to center all their ac- Seventeen Ways to Kill Your Chapter chapters are to continue to send ing offset to some degree by the tivities at the Hillel Foundation. all reports, copy for the Shofar, growth of commercial credit or- Neither the Catholic nor Protes- etc., to the District office in San 1. Don't attend meetings, but if you do, 11. At every opportunity, threaten to re- ganizations. tant groups have facilities of their arrive late. Francisco. It would be advisable sign, and try to get others to resign. 2. Be sure to leave before the meeting own at Brooklyn College, where 12. If asked to help, always say that you for all Southern Region Aleph is closed haven't the first Hillel unit in the New time. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Answers to Sophers to make their copy in du- 3. Never have anything to say at the 12. Never read anything pertaining to the York Metropolitan area was meetings; wait until you get outside. vocational problems of general in- plicate, mailing the original to organization, you may become too en- opened this fall, San Fancisco for the Shofar and 4. When at the meetings vote to do ev- lightened. terest will be given through this erything; then go home and do noth- column. Write Mr. Baer at 1003 sending the carbon copy to Field 14. Never accept an office as it is easier ing. to criticize than to serve. LONDON Full political, cul- Secretary Barth for his incorpora- 5. The next day find fault with your K Street, N. W., Washington, officers and your brothers 15. If you receive 8 bill for your dues. tural and social rights on a basis tion in a column in the Los An- ignore it. D. C. a. Take no part in the organization's af- of equality with the rest of the geles B'nai B'rith Messenger. fairs. 16. If appointed to a committee never population was pledged to the Incidentally, if you Southern 7. Be sure to sit in the back so that you give any time or service to the com- can talk over with brother. mittee IT'S GREAT TO BE Jews in a reconstituted Poland. Region chapters want some addi- 8. Get all the organization can give you, 17. Don't do any more than you have to. The pledge-v made by M. Stan- tional publicity send your mate- but don't give the organization any- and when the others. willingly and czyk, minister of welfare in the rial to Larry Rodson, 619 S. Coch- thing unselfishly, their ability to help 9. Never ask anyone to join the organi- Polish Goverment in Exile. ran, Los Angeles, who is conduct- zation. the good cause along, then howl, be- 10. Talk cooperation, but don't cooperate cause the organization is run by a speaking before an assembly of ing an A. Z. A. column in the clique Polish Jews in Britain, California Jewish Voice. November 12, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 3 PAY.YOUR. Living Out of a Suitcase NEW YORK CHATS DUES By HY HAVES PROMPTLY. tournaments are on! The A. office because of the "unfair" or basketball round-robin schedules crack in the last Chats. Rumor are 'et's SO your chap- has it, though, that is retaliat- te: "hoop' that ball onto a cham- My Heart Belongs to AZA IT'S EASIER ing by picketing the Weithorn pionship team. And don't forget mansion with a sign "Unfair to THAT WAY! secure those health exams Visitors." and send in the name and ad- By Ben Barkin, Ass't. Exec. Director The borough deputies are an- dresse of your players. nouncing borough-wide Advisor, And tournamen' time means Godol meetings. Make sure your oratory, debating, too. The Bor- leaders attend. It's to further A. "Hey, Barkin," shouted Bisno, ough conventions are scheduled 283 continues at a fast pace. Its Z. A. and to strengthen your chap- for December 21st week-end. Your "where's that third installment Aleph Godol, Norman Pansey, and ter. Talking meetings, the A. Z. chapter can win all the honors on the Suitase story?" And with Advisor Leo Weis are working A. chairman of B'nai B'rith lodges by getti into the contests. Get that as a reminder, I recalled that toward making it an outstanding meet at a dinner-meeting Mon- in there and try. Win your Bor- you fellows left me as I was chapter. Leonard Levin, Aleph Go- SHAFTON day, November 18th. Advisors in- hitch-hiking to Hartford. Was dol of the new chapter in Provi- JACK -Fidelity ough championship and you'll be vited. in the City Finals February 1 that the human thing to do? dence, leads a splendid bunch of and 2. The Chat reports that one can't Don't answer that! Suffice to say, fellows and with the aid of Sidney see Hy anymore in his office. I arrived in Hartford: however, Rosenberg, should help revitalize Bud Jaffa needs help. He's put- troubles, see Hy Haves. He'll ting our a printed copy of the Must be that he's still figuring before I go on with the story, I Providence A. Z. A. as Barkin be, balance any budget. New York Voice. We need writ- would like to soak my feet in a I left Providence in great spirits and headed for the Connecticut Good-bye, New York, and ers, reporters, ad men. It's your Hy threatens to list those maz- tub of hot water. By the way, Hello, Schenectady. Here Her- paper-let's make it good. kirs who are failing to send in ever hitch-hike thirty Valley Region, stamping ground schel Graubert, Aleph Godol of The installation of the East meeting reports. Well, it's one miles? It is quite an experience. of Pat Goodwin. The first stop the Schenectady chapter was on Midwood Aleph Club on Novem- way to get into the Shofar. But, If you don't believe me, ask the was New Haven, and to the boys hand to greet me. He is truly a ber 15 starts the year's installa- Alephs, how about checking your man who has. I have just patent- of the Joseph Ullman chapter 110 "grand" Aleph Godol. The chap- ations off. How are you doing Mazkir to see to it that he does ed an illuminated thumb for night and the George Kohut chapter ter met at the Center and we con- with your Build Another Chapter his job? And, Maskir-don't for- hitch-hikers. 330, I say that if every chapter ducted a peppy question and an- campaign? Come on-don't let Hy get the Best Mazkin Award. As I stepped into the hotel in in the order had your spirit, I would be mighty happy. You have swer period. When the meeting beat you by organizing them all. Brooklyn Lodge, B'nai B'rith, Hartford, I was handed a letter what it takes activity, frater- was over, I left with the feeling And East New York holds a announced that ten alumni of which came from Georg Bor, Fall that the chapter would once again dance December 14 at the Hebrew Brooklyn A. Z. A. joined their River Aleph Godol. George was nity, and ability. However, don't raising merry H- beause I had keep it a secret. New Haven become an important factor in the Educational Society so that they lodge. Bravo! misspelled his name in the last could stand two more chapters, Schenectady youth activities. may make money to help those issue of the Shofar. I spelled it and if you fellows give Pat Good- Schenectady is but a short hop unable to pay initiation fees may Chelsea Sponsoring from Troy, and so that was my join A. Z. A. Let's help them out to read "Sidney Prosansky.' win a helping hand you can have Special Services next stop. While we do not have -support their dance. Now I realize why I never won a the two chapters in no time. spelling bee. George is really the I must not forget to mention a chapter in Troy, if it is at all Has your cultural chairman possible to have one in that com- Chelsa, Mass. - The Chelsea Aleph Godol of the chapter. Is that I had dinner at the Goodwin followed up on the fireside dis- all forgiven, Fall River? Will you homestead. Have you ever had munity we certainly will, for the Chapter 238 is sponsoring Shac- cussion letter? one of Mrs. Goodwin's twenty- director of the Jewish Community harith services each Sunday allow me to come back at a later And wasn't the 3rd of Novem- Center is Fred Glass, charter morning in co-operation with the date? If you don't I'll misspell nine course dinners? You must ber a grand rally day? Yep, Leo member of Milwaukee Chapter 39 local Talmud Torah. Participating Herbie Forman's name, and then try it some day for it's really un- Cherne sure deserves the title of usual. You start the dinner with and A. Z. A. boy who is really in the devotions are members of the chapter will really be up in A. z. A.'s outstanding alumnus. making good. The day met with the local A. Z. A., the bar mitz- arms. A. Z. A. and you end it with A. Four hundred attended- and if z. A. Mrs. Goodwin opens the Freddie, we had a rather interest- vah boys of the school and m- The meeting in Hartford was you weren't one of you ing experience. Glass was inter- bers of the faculty. really a good one. Aleph Godol, dinner by leading the guests in missed it. Leo pointed out the the singing of "Up You Men" viewing a number of men, for the Details for the services are un- Milton Rome, has an active group manner in which A. Z. A. helped and in between courses the tele- Center wanted to hire a physical to work with, but the chapter will him to start on the path toward der the direction of Sol L. Sugar- phone always rings, and it's an education director. Among the success. It can help you, too- man, principal of the school, and never make any real headway even bet the call is for Pat. Fol- many interviewed was Emanuel How? Be active-Prepare for the chairman of the local B'nai B'rith until Hartford has more than one Elfenbein of Newark, N. J. Manny futre. lodge cultural and religious com- chapter. The community has 25.- lowing the dinner all of the guests sing "Our Sturdy A. Z. A.' No had an excellent record and Fred New York A. Z. A. extends a mittee; Harry Cushing, field sec- 000 Jews, and there are many fel- wonder they have a "Welcome A. asked him if he had any addi- tional credentials. He pulled out warm welcome to the Wigoder retary of District 1, who is a lows that are anxious to get into A. Z. A. The problem presents . A." sign in front of their home. his scrapbook and he showed Mr. girls. Thelma and her mother member of the faculty at the a real challenge to the chapter Mrs. Goodwin, by the way, is typ- Glass that he was once extremely sure have captured the hearts of school, and Milton Berkowitz, re- and I do hope that the Hartford ical of hundreds of A. Z. A. moth- we New Yorkers. The Wigoders ligious committee chairman of fellows will do the job that must ers who are just as vitally inter- active in A. Z. A. So, today we find that in Troy, the executive are here for the duration of the the local Hebrew school. be done to make A. z. A. success- ested in the order as their sons. director and the athletic director war from Leeds, England, where ful in that community. On Tuesday night, the two of the Jewish Community Center Mr. Wigoder organized A. Z. A. Hold Discussion Following the meeting, we all chapters sponsored a rally, and it are both A. Z. A. alumni. Has your athletic chairman adjourned to the chapter's favor- was one of the best of my entire taken advantage of the suggestion Dorchester, Haym Solo- ite dining place. It seems that trip. Hy Haves. the old New Ha- I could write many paragraphs to utilize the Board of Education every chapter in the Order has a about the next stopover at Pitts- mon, 255, held a fireside discus- ven flash, was around to help Community Centers? It's a swell favorite "after-meeting spot. The things get under way. can now field, Mass. but limited space does sion recently on the subject of opportunity to increase the ath- not allow for too lavish praise. selective service. This was fol- fellows of the Hartford chapter announce that Haves confided in The leaders of the community letic program of your chapter. lowed by a Sunday meeting at showed me their beautiful city, me that he was $2.45 ahead on Follow up on it. and about 6:30 that evening Sam paid tribute to the activities of which seven new pledges were the railroad deal. (Attention all New York Alephs who went to the Max Berkowitz chapter at a Weithorn is picketing the A. Z. brought into the chapter. Shlevin of Pawtucket and Eddie Golden of Woonsocket picked me Lakeville by train! You can get rally that night. Yes, the Pitts- up at the hotel. The fellows drove your refund by calling at Hy's of- field community is proud of their 75 miles merely to continue an fice.) chapter and so are we, for it rep- A. Z. A. bull session which was resents one of the best in the Or- Middletown/w a next on the so rudely interrupted by a wait- der. ATTENTION NEW ALUMNI itinerary and Herb Kabatznick ress at 3:30 a. m. one morning. I met me in New Haven and drove Albany, New York state capital, motored back to Providence with me to Middletown. The chapter was the last stop before I headed Eddie and Sam and on the way there is having its difficulties, but back for Washington, D. C. We back all I could think of was the there is nothing wrong that hard have no chapter in Albany or I PATRIOTISM CHARITY JUDAISM wonderful fraternal spirit which work and a little spirit won't should say, we had no chapter at This Certifies That exists in A. Z. A. After all, these that time, for it is now a matter solve. Middletown, at one time, two fellows traveled 150 miles of weeks before the Albany Lodge was one of the best chapters in MORRIE ARNOVICH just to discuss what they termed the Order and the fellows in it will be sponsoring an active A. Z. having food the most important thing that A. chapter. Bill Fineman, Julie today can with the help of the ever happened to them, A. Z. A. Bisno's former roommate in Oma- Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith alumni and B'nai B'rith bring the On Monday night I spoke at the chapter to the top once again. ha, Neb., is now heading the A. designated meeting of the Providence B'nai Z. A. committee in Albany. Bill LIFE MEMBER = Following an informal meeting B'rith Lodge. I suspect the presi- is an alumnus of Dr. Deinard 8 we adjourned to the Kabatznick SamBeber dent was walking on "heir" for of Minneapolis, and he has enough Gulmis Bien home for a spot of tea. I under- his wife had just given birth to of that stuff called "Get in there PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE SECRETARY stand that the last time a conven- FILIAL DATED AT WASHINGTON DC a junior B'nai B'rith president. tion was held in Middletown, the and pitch" to remind one of Nick The meeting developed into a Brazy. By the way, Bill Fineman LOVE THIS 13 DAY OF NOV. 31 Kabatznick residence was the lively discussion of A. Z. A., and convention headquarters. Mrs. K. is organizing an association for "Former Julie Bisno's room- CONDUCT PURITY FRATERNITY I was thrilled when the lodge, led housed 14 boys. by President Smith and Brother mates." Joseph Finkle, a member of the That same night the boys drove me back to New Haven for my I bade farewell to Albany at METAL AZA ALUMNI CARD District 1 general committee, midnight and landed in Washing- pledged its support to A. Z. A.. next stop was Waterbury, Conn. morally and financially. Latest I enjoyed the meeting there for a ton the next morning. I had sev- eral hours to recall all that had reports indicate that by the first number of reasons, but what stood Price 25c. of the year, Providence will have out in my mind was the fact that happened in previous weeks and three chapters. The reorganization the chapter had SO many young am frank to say that although I fellows activly engaged in the expected to find District 1 quite AZA's Latest Innovation-A Smart Bronze of the Roger Williams Chapter active, I never realized that it is program. I am expecting big Permanent Life Membership Card - Fits things from Aleph Godol Norman as active as it really is. I salute (THE TEETH SHOWN BELOW ARE Wilion and Aleph Mazkir Nor- Bill Feiga, Harry Cushing, Bert Conveniently into Your Bill-Fold and Is Pro- FALSE ANY SIMILARITY TO YOUR man Feitelson. As a matter of Weithorn, Hy Haves and the two tected by an Isinglass Holder. Attractively OWN,LIVING OR DEAD, IS ENTIRELY fact, Advisor Jay Erlanger has a thousand District 1 Alephs and Designed with Raised Letters and Blue Em- COINCI-PENTAL.) chapter which presents best chap- several hundred deputies and ad- ter possibilities. visors. All of you are doing a blem; Name and 21st Birthdate Embossed YEH The next stop was New York bang-up job. If your activities at No Extra Charge. Send Check, Stamps, SHAFTON MAN / City. Here Lowell Adelson and and membership growth contin- or Moneyorder. I met with Hy Haves and the ues, you will really make District Join the smart"set deputies of the New York metro- 1 the Number One District in the politan area. Plans were made for Order. NOTE: Many Chapters Are Ordering WHO ARE NEVER AFRAID OF the forthcoming tournaments and To all of you in A. Z. A. who These as Gifts to Their New Alumni. so forth. After hours of discus- have not cancelled your subscrip- WHAT MAY HAPPEN TO THEIR sion, Haves invited all of us tion to the Shofar after reading CHAPTER AFTER THEY'VE to lunch. At last we thought we this column for the past three is- AZA SUPPLY DEPARTMENT GONE, SINCE THEYRE KEEPING could take advantage of honest sues, I say, "Gee, Tanks.' You Haves' hospitality, but it resulted have now joined the martyr ranks THE CHAPTER ALIVE WITH in a Dutch treat all around. Haves along with Bill Feiga. 1003 K St., N. W. Washington, D. C. NEW MEMBERS. FIND SOME- handled the check and how he Finis (Me, Too) handled it! The net result was ONE TO TAKE YOUR PLATES, that we paid for his lunch. Un- PLAN NOW FOR AND YOU'LL NEVER BE "DOWN derstand, I'm not complaining, FEBRUARY'S A. Z. A. ORDER YOURS TODAY! IN THE MOUTH". fellows, but my advice is, that if YOUTH AND DEMOC- your chapter is having financial RACY RALLY. Can A. Z. A. Count IN TIME FOR On Your 13,000 ALEPHS BY MARCH THE TRIENNIAL Chapter? B. B. CONVENTION Page 4 THE SHOFAR November 12, 1940 Wife and Daughter of At Rayim Reception for Wigoders District No. 2 Briefs Leeds Advisor Arrive Again this year, a District Best Aleph Mazkir award is to be Safely; Address AZA given. The first winner of this award was Milford Giddan, a member of the St. Louis chapter New York, N. Y -Rayim Chap- lish ladies held the audience spell- 20. The winner last year was Ar- ter 374, Sunday evening, October bound throughout the meeting as thur Weiss, now Aleph Godol of 27, had the pleasure and honor Miss Wigoder discussed the A. Z. the St. Joseph Valley Chapter 92, of having as their guests, Mrs. L. A. in England, and Mrs. Wigoder of South Bend, Ind. Who will win E. Wigoder and Miss Thelma told of the effect of the war on the award this year? As good old Wigoder, wife and daughter of Jewish life in Great Britain and Nick Brazy WO 1d say "Get in Mr. L. E. Wigoder, advisor and Leeds in particular. there and scribe, yo Aleph Maz- kirs. founder of the Leeds, England, Towards the end of the meet- chapter of the A. Z. A. ing it was announced that Miss With eleven active stirring Two parents and Thelma Wigoder had been asked chapters in Cleveland, that city is friends of Rayim were present at to become an honorary member to have its own eliminations in the reception tendered in honor of the Rayim Girls Auxiliary. She debate. basketball and oratory, of their guests who had just ar- graciously accepted. with the top four or 'five teams in rived in this country from Eng- Among other notables present each event going to the regional land for the duration of the war. was Mr. Harry Brager, deputy of finals of the E. OC. at Lorain, Included in this figure are the Ohio, December 28-30. the Bronx-Manhattan region. members of the Rayim girls auxil- After the talks the guests all The Louisville chapter 107. iary, Rayim Junior A. Z. A., and participated in dancing and re- hosts to the KIO winter regional Alephs from the majority of the freshments. During the social New York, N. Y.-Above are pictured some of those who tourney and convention, are plan- chapters in the Bronx-Manhattan Mrs. Wigoder was personally in- participated in the reception for Mrs. Louis Wigoder and Miss ning for the Council troduced to everybody and be- Thelma Wigoder, wife and daughter of the advisor of Leeds, opening informal dance the night These two very charming Eng- seiged with questions. England, A. Z. A. Front row. left to right, Aleph Godol Martin of December 28. 'Tis said that Halkin: Mrs. Wigoder; Miss Wigoder; Aleph Mazkir Arthur shoes won't be necessary and that Wolf: Harry Brager, deputy of Bronx-Manhattan. Second row, a miniature Dogpatch will be set Bronx-Manhattan Ocean Pkwy. Has left to right, Aleph Kohen Godol Irwin Hoffer and Aleph Morton up All indications point to a rec- ord attendance. Hosts to No. N. J. Charity Dances Haves (that's right, Hy's brother) The St. Joseph Chapter 17 of St. Joseph, Mo. in addi on to act- By KENNETH HECHT New York, N. Yom Kip- Boston on Hunt Mound City A. C. ing as host to the Missouri-Kansas New York, N. On the week- pur night, October 12, the Ocean For Active regional tournament for the first Finishes First Year end of October 19, the 13 Bronx- Parkway Chapter 375 held a par- time in many years, initiated a Manhattan chapters played host ty at the home of Aleph Eli Feld- A. Z. A. Collegiates pledge class of ighteen which is to the Northern New Jersey boys, man. There were 20 couples pres- By FRANK I. COHEN the largest in their history. The especially those from Paterson ent and the proceeds were given St. Louis, Mo. dinner-dance new members are assisting to Chapter 133. The 30 visiting to Community Service Chairman Boston, Mass. This city, Saturday evening, November 23, make the coming regional tourney Alephs were all housed, and pro- Stan Flamm. Five dollars was known as the City of Culture, is will climax a week-end of first in December the finest in the his- vided with dates for the dance given to the Jewish National the home during the school sea- anniversary celebrations of the tory of the region, which boasts held Saturday night at the Mosh- son of a number of Alephs who more chaptera ten years old than Fund. Mound City Aleph club. Aleph olu Jewish Center. The Mosholu Saturday night, October 19, the have come from all parts of the any other in the country. Jr. Brasch is chairman of the boys secured a 10-piece orchestra chapter gave what undoubtedly United States to attend the fam- affair. as surprise. was the most successful A. Z. A. ous colleges in the Hub and its Friday evening, November 22, environs. A number of Alephs Sweetheart Prom Sunday afternoon saw Paterson dance in New York City. Over the Alephs, under the leadership play New York in touch-tackle. 300 people attended. The execu- are enrolled at Harvard, located of religious Committee Chairman Given by Ebn Ezra Paterson made up for last sum- tive committee, headed by S'gan in Cambridge, Tufts College, Phil Mass, will attend services at mer's softball defeat by New York Irwin Levin, and with the guid- Northeastern University, Boston United Hebrew Temple. Rabbi when they trounced New York, ance of B'nai B'rith Advisor Sol University, and other institutions Thurman will commemorate the By LESTER HUTNICK 18-6. Kurlander, are at present decid- of high learning. first anniversary from the pulpit. St. Louis, Mo.-The Jewish To wind up the affair, there ing to which charities the pro- It is for that reason that an The chapter co-operated with Youth of St. Louis is looking for- was a rally at the Inwood Jewish ceeds will be donated. appeal is being made by Harry the St. Louis Council in celebrat- ward to the Seventh Annual Pre- Center Sunday night. At that On October 27, Sunday eve- Cushing, field secretary of Dis- ing A. Z. A. Sabbath Friday eve- sentation of the Sweetheart Prom time Mortimer Rubenstein, Pater- ning. the Borough Park Aleph trict 1. to chapter officers ning, November 8, at the B'rith by Ebn Ezra Chapter 187. For son's Aleph Godol: Burt Weit- club were hosts to the Ocean throughout the country to fur- Sholom Congregation. Aleph Wal- years the prom has been one of horn, District 1 Aleph Godol: Sid Parkway chapter. Dr. Sperling nish him with the names and ter Ehrlich will officiate as can- the most auspicious affairs given Hartnig, Conn Valley Region of the college of the City of New possibly the Boston addresses of tor at the service. by all of A. Z. A. in this com- Godol, and Ed Moskowitz, Bronx- York spoke about problems of their respective Alephs now at- Al Fleishman, president of munity. It will be held this year Manhattan Godol. spoke. Harry sex among youth. There were tending school in Boston or near- Brandeis B'nai B'rith Lodge, and on November 24 at the beautiful Brager and Haves also added more than 70 persons present, by Rev. Benjamin J. Fulkerson, Harris Hall of Temple Shaare a-few words. All the speakers representing the full bodies of With more than a dozen chap- assistant professor of philosophy Emeth. Entertainment and mu- talked about closer co-operation both chapters Tea and cake was ters in the Greater Boston area. St. Louis university, addressed sic for the evening will be sup- between the neighboring councils. served. these Alephs can be enrolled in the chapter at a cultural meeting plied by the ever-popular Bill After the meeting, refreshments one of these groups. It is known Sunday evening. November 10. O'Brien and his orchestra served and a weary Paterson Adelphi Club Has that many New England fellows Fleishman spoke on the meaning The candidates for the title of chapter wended its way home. are attending school in Boston. of Armistice day to Americans. "The Sweetheart of A. Z. A." are Complete Program There is no reason why a fellow Father Fulkerson discussed the the lovely Misses Cecile Wolfert, Brooklyn Council can't retain his interest and ac- meaning of leisure time and play. Beverly Rainey, Frances Holland- Headed by Rivlin By FRANK ZUCKERMAN tivity in A. Z. A. while a student Movies on the chemistry of distil- er, and June Fleishman. The at college. lery were also shown. Montreal, Can. The Adelphi chapter anticipates one of the By BUD JAFFA Aleph club has complèted a gi- closest races in the history of the Brooklyn, N. Y. The Brook- gantic summer program. The lyn council, under the leadership Seixas Alephs St. Louis Continues Sweetheart Prom for the honor schedule included baseball games, of being selected. of Ocean Parkway's Ben Rivlin, picnics, swimming, beach parties, Receive Charter Chapter Expansion Aleph Ben Snyder has been in is gradually gaining recognition week-end outings, and many 3- charge of the affair and is rak- as the Region's most active gov- er enjoyable activities too nu- By IRVING SCNEIDER By BURNETT SCHWARTZ ing a great success of the Dance erning body. In spite of being merous to mention. only recently formed, the execu New York, N. Y. On Sunday St. Louis, -The latest ac- Booklet. Aleph Jerry Gers is tive committee of the Council is, The Adelphi Aleph club soft- quisition in point of time to the afternoon, October 20, 300 peo- handling the publicity. All St. ball nine, after fighting their A. Z. A. movement in St. Louis Louis A. Z. A. is going to attend. at the present time, conducting ple filled the auditorium of the inter-chapter activity ni football way to a play-off berth, dropped is that of the Rashi Aleph Club. Congregation Sons of Israel to a heart breaking double-header This group is to be installed on and basket ball. Plans have been witness the presentation of a per- and the Montreal A. Z. A. cham November 24th. The guest speak- Lorain Continues formulated also for competitions manent charter to the Gershom in oratory and debate between pionship to the Dover chapter er will be Harry Rothman, Past Mendez Seixas Chapter 406. The Adelphi team was captained Grand Aleph Godol and present "Days" Program th borough's many chapters and Stanley Rabinowitz past Grand Regional Deputy Aleph clubs. by Aleph Irving Ranson, Aleph Godol, was the principal The temporary Aleph Godol in This very active executive com- A magazine drive is being held By GEORGE JACOBY speaker, and presented the char office is Jerry Moskowitz, while mittee came into being two by the Adelphi club for the sold ter to Aleph Godol Nathan Rabin- Jerome Sanweiss is serving as Lorain, Ohio Lorain Chapter months ago when the Boys Man- iers stations in Montreal, At pres- owitz. Mr. Rabinowitz (Stanicy) temporary Aleph Mazkir The 267 held "Lakewood Chapter hattan Beach Chapter, late re- ent the magazines number up- spoke of the importance of A. Z. group held a membership stag at 403 Day" in Lorain Sunday, a cipient of the "Districts Best ward of 600. A large factor in A. in keeping Jewish Youth "nor- hte home of Bob Friedman at few weeks ago, another in a Chapter" award, played host to raising the total, was the pre- mal' away from the two ex- which time new pledges were series of "Days" sponsored by the Brooklyn alephs as they met senting of 50 magazines by our tremes prevalent today: Callous- brought into the group and the this chapter to provide a new fra- in convention session. Ben Rivlin advisor, Mr. Frank Chesler. ness towards tragedy and "jitter- membership applications were ternal feeling among the chap was elected to navigate the ness" in being a Jew prepared ters of the E. o. C. A softball Brooklyn Council ship. To assist Install Fourth The other guest speakers on Mr. Morry Matloff and Alum- game, joint business meeting, and him at the helm, the assembled St. Louis Chapter the program were: Rabbi Nach- nus Jerry Gers have both agreed social comprised the day's pro- to serve as the chapter's advisory gram. group chose Dave Mendelsohn of men H. Ebin of the Congregation board. Aleph Gers is Past Aleph Sons of Israel and member of the Among the immediate plans of Gustave Hartman as Aleph S'gan, By ALFRED BROMET of Ebn Ezra Chapter while Mr. the chapter is "Tri-Aleph Club Burt Cohn of B. M. B. as Aleph St. Louis, University City Seixas Advisory Board, and Matloff is a recognized youth Mazkir, Irwin Selen of Seixas as Aleph club, one of the newest Haves, New York City A. Z. A Day' for the Glenville, Ehrlich, leader with Young Judea. Gisbor. and Norm Schneider of and Zola Aleph Clubs of Cleve- acquisitions of A. Z. A. in the Director. Irwin Selevan, Seixas land. Boro Park as Kohan Godol. Mel city of St. Louis, will be official- winner of the National Hebrew Goldwater and Jerry Zeitlin of ly installed Sunday morning, No- Letter Writing Contest, acted as Wunderlich Talks It has been recently announced Cardozo and Ehrlich respectively vember 17 at the Y. M. H. A. chairman. At Kingsway A. C. that David Goldberg, Scoutmas ter of Troop 115, the troop spon- were given the strong arm posts. Earl Sussman, past president of Entertainment was furnished Bud Jaffa was elected to the lub- Missouri Lodge B'nai B'rith, will by Selma Plotkin, who gave sev- New York, N. Y.-On Sunday, sored by the Lorain A. Z. A., has licity position. be the guest speaker eral beautiful renditions of well October 27, Kingsway Aleph club been appointed to the scouting The chapter has just elected its known and much loved songs, was honored by an address by board of District 2. Mr. David Adath Israel permanent officers. The Aleph and Phil Messing of the Gustave Mr. Arthur Wunderlich, baseball Goldberg is also an advisor of Presents Degrees Godol-elect is Ben Choden: the Hartman Chapter, whose comic coach of James Madison High Lorain Chapter 267. Aleph S'gan is Robert Fleischer. antics had the audience "rolling school. In addition, a sports quiz, In addition, a Lorain aleph for By JULIUS KURTZ and the Aleph Mazkir, Herbert in the aisles. written and conducted by Stan only four months, Robert Yono- New York, N. -The Adath Orenstein. Mr. Leon Parker has Kantor, chairman of the athletic vitz has been appointed chairman Israel Aleph Club presented first been secured to act as advisor for committee, was presented. of scouting of the Eastern Ohio degrees to six new members of the group and is assisting in the Call for A. z. A. Spirit Mr. Wunderlich is quite a build- Council of A. z. A. A. Z. A. on Tuesday, October 22. preparation of a complete pro- er of character. He molds his The membership roll is now twen- gram for the ensuing six months Columbus, Ohio.- Dwork- boys into worthy men with the simple formula consisting of: S. S. Celebrates ty-eight. The officers of the club in of the Columbus Chapter 155 express sincere hopes of having Plan to attend the A. Z. A. is ill in the hospital here in Co- Loyalty, service, compatability Bar Mitzvah their permanent charter by the tournaments. You will fill a bet- lumbus. He is a patient at the dependability and honesty. He new year, when the club will cele- ter niche in your community Grant hospital .125 South Grant also discussed some of the most Chicago, Ill. South Side 64 brate its first birthday. through contact with this A. Z. A. Ave. His physicians have re- important offensive and defensive celebrated its thirteenth anniver- Previous to the presentation of spirit of brotherhood. quested that Leon's many friends plays in baseball. In conclusion, sary here recently. South Side is the first degree, the club ran its and fellow Alephs send him a let- he answered many questions from the second oldest chapter in Chi- first cultural affair of the new daism, A. Z. A. and all other ter. Do it now. the audience on sports. cago, and was formerly known as season with a huge success. Va- phases of Jewish life, after which Incidentally, Mr. Wunderlich is the Washington Park Chapter. rious members of the organiza- there was a discussion by all the a member of B'nai B'rith, Kings SEND YOUR CHECK FOR The alephs enjoyed a Hallowe'en tion spoke on the meanings of Ju- members present. County Lodge, Kingway's spon- party, with costumes of every AZA AMBULANCE FUND soring lodge. kind resplendent on the horizon. November 12, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 5 To Prepare Tournament Plans Tournament ELIGIBLE FOR Plan Regional Tournament Information TOURNAMENT? Washington, D. -Below is listed the first advanced in- formation in regard to the various regional and district tourna- ASK MAZKIR ments for the 1940-41 season in basketball, oratory and debate. If a chapter or Aleph club is not sure as to just what regional tournament they are assigned to, they should communicate Washington, D. C.-This week immediately with their Field Secretary all chapters and aleph clubs will receive from the Supreme Advis- District One ory Council a "Tournament Eli- gibility Record" listing the names Slackstone-Narragansett Region: Sponsored by Pawtucket of those alephs who may repre- Chapter 209. General chairman, Irwin Chernick, 51 Wil- sen tthe chapter or aleph club cox avenue, Pawtucket, R. I. in basketball, oratory and debate Tri-State Region: December 28-30. Sponsored by Lowell Chap- in the regional tournament. The ter 158. General chairman, Alfred Zeller, 2335 Princeton names of those alephs who will boulevard, Lowell, Mass. reach 21 by January 1 have been Connecticut Valley Region: To be announced next issue. excluded. This record must be Laurentian Region: Sponsored by Moses Bilsky Chapter 166, presented to the general chairman Ottawa. General chairman, Max Gennis, 366 Dal-Housie, of the regional tournament when Ottawa, Canada. the contestants arrive in the tour- District Finals: To be announced later. nmaent city, Information is also provided as District Two to how much the chapter or aleph Birmingham, Ala.-Already the members of Birmingham club owes to the Supreme Ad- Kansas-Missouri Region: To be sponsored by St. Joseph Valley visory Council. This money must Chapter 41 are hard at work on the eastern regional tournament 17. General chairman, Joe Friedman, 1825 Mitchell ave- be paid prior to the tournament: of District 7, in basketball, oratory and debate, which they will nue, St. Joseph, Mo. otherwise, the entrants will be be host to in December. Eastern Ohio Council: Sponsored by Lorain Chapter 267; De- disqualified. Pictured, left to right, working on tournament details, are cember 28-30. General chairman, George Jacoby, 1815 Chapters and aleph clubs have Alvin Tennenbaum, chairman of the Program Book: Irving Oakdale avenue, Lorain, Ohio. (Note: Cleveland chapters also been reminded that every contestant in basketball must Weinstein, co-chairman; Julius Goldstein, general chairman, will have their own Round-Robin tournament. The win- ners will participate in the Lorain tournament.) have a health certificate stating and Sydney Friedman, chairman of dating committee. K. I. o. Region: December 28-30. Sponsored by Louisville ttat he is in good health. A sup- Chapter 107. Co-chairman, N. Leonard Weiner, 125 W. ply of official health certificate Lee street, and Alvin Rosenberg, jr., 2003 Lauderdale blanks are available at A. z. A. Road, Louisville, Ky. headquarters, 1003 K St., N. W. Rocky Mountain Region: To be announced later. Washington, D. C. District Two Finals: To be announced later. BLIND District Three SEATTLE HOST Southwest Pennsylvania Region: December 8. Sponsored by Braddock Chapter 58. General chairman, Harry Cossman, TO PACIFIC-N. W. DATES 218 First street, Braddock, Pa. Northwest Pennsylvania Region: To be announced later. West Virginia Region: December 28-29. Sponsored by Moun- NOV. 22-24 Our Special taineer Chapter 198, Huntington, W. Va. General chair- man, Richard London, 1208 Tenth avenue, Huntington, Seattle, Wash Eagerly await- W. Va. ing the arrival of hundreds of Northern Council of Keystone Region: December 28-29. Spon out-of-town Aleph friends and sored by Wilkes-Barre Chapter 297. Co-general chairmen, delegates are Seattle Chapter 73 Dan Kaplan, 19 N. Wells street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and and Evergreen Chapter 350, this Ralph Heller, 53 S. Main street, Ashley, Pa. year's co-sponsors of the Eleventh Southern Council of Keystone Region: November 29-December Annual Northwest Regional Con- To be announced later. vention to be held in Seattle the Keystone Regional Finals: December 29. Sponsored by Bethle- week-end. of November 22-24. hem Chapter 190. General Cochairmen Hal Wein- Northern New Jersey Region: November 3-December 10. Spon- stein and Dave Abrams have plan- sored by Samuel Greenstone Chapter 201, Jersey City. ned a program brimming over General chairman, Elias Levinson, 425 Rose avenue, Jer- with activity and fraternity, sey City, N. J. First scheduled affair is the Philadelphia Council: To be announced later. pre-convention mixer to be held District Three Finals: To be announced later. Thursday evening, giving early- arriving Alephs a chance to meet District Four the many Seattle girls. There will also be a championship football Northern Region: November 22-24. Sponsored by Seattle game Thursday afternoon, follow- Chapter 73 and Evergreen Chapter 350. Co-general chair- ed by Thanksgiving dinners in the men, Dave Abrams, 2207 Terrace, of Seattle, and Hal Wein- homes of the Seattle Alephs as stein, 809 29th avenue, Seattle. the guests of the parents. Central Region: November 15-17. Sponsored by Stockton Chap- Registration will take place all ter 47. General chairman, Leonard Bernstein, 1048 N. day Friday, together with a get- San Jose street, Stockton, Cal. together social at Seattle's great Southern Region: November 29-December 3. Sponsored by Temple Center. Friday evening Huntington Park Chapter 170. General chairman, Leon the convention will officially start Frieden, 5415 W Blvd., Los Angeles. with the religious services at District Four Finals: December 27-29. Sponsored by Portland Herzl Congregation. These serv- Chapter 65 and City of Roses Chapter 360. General chair- ices will be two-fold, inasmuch as A. z. A. Sabbath will be ob- man, Simon Wexler. 2801 S. W. First avenue, and Dave served at the same time. Sachter, 0216 S. W. Iowa, Portland, Ore. Religious services are chair- District Five manned by Jack Farber, and will be conducted completely by A. Z. Southern Region: December 27-31. Sponsored by Savannah A. members and the A. Z. A. Chapter 206. General chairman, Murray Bono, 312 W. choir. The sermon will be deliv- Gwinnette. ered by Regional Aleph Godol Northern Region: December 27-29 at Washington, D. C. Spon- Bob Friedman. Following the ser- sored by Simon Atlas Chapter 126 and Capital City Chap- vices, refreshments prepared by ter 344 and Potomac Aleph club. Co-chairman, Milton the Mothers' Club will be served Norwood, Chastleton Apts., Washington, C. by the Sophomore Hadassah in District Five Finals: To be announced later. the vestry room of the synagogue. At the same time the Northwest District Six (See "Seattle Tourney," Page 7.) Southern Wisconsin-Northern Illinois: December 28-30. Spon- ABOVE-Soon the pic- sored by Milwaukee A. Z. A. Council. For information write Milwaukee City Director, Julius Atinsky, Patton ture above will be a fa- Bldg., 436 W. Wisconsin avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. miliar sight in thirty cities Northern Region: Sponsored by the Duluth Chapter 20. Michigan Region: To be announced later. through America as Alephs Chicago Council: To be sponsored by the Chicago A. Z. A. show up at tournaments Council during the latter part of December. for fun and serious discus- Cornbelt Region: To be sponsored by Lincoln Chapter 3. Gen- eral chairman, Stuart Goldberg, 225 N. 16th Lincoln, Neb. sion-and the most "beau- District Six Finals: To be announced later. tiful local girl," faithfully District Seven promised to each visitor. Eastern Region: December 27-29. Sponsored by Birmingham Chapter 41. General chairman, Julius Goldstein, 108 N. 19th street, Birmingham, Ala. Western Region: Sponsored by Waco Chapter 312. December 29-30. General chairman, Leon Lebowitz, 325 N. 14th AT LEFT-Medals to be street, Waco, Tex. presented by S. A. C. to District Seven Finals: To be announced later. winners in basketball, ora- tory and debate at all re- YOUR S. A. C. DUES MUST BE PAID IN ORDER TO gional tournaments. PARTICIPATE IN WINTER TOURNAMENTS! Page 6 THE SHOFAR November 12, 1940 Wichita Alephs Steal Navy Stops Action To Learn of Show at B. B. Conclave Camden Meeting Wichita, 500 dele- lumbia, the Gem of the Ocean." Camden, N. J.-Aleph James gates at the Kansas State conven- This was then followed by the Pont of Camden 245 has one for tion of B'nai B'rith and Women's chorus' rendition of "My Old Ken- the books. He is a Cadet aboard Auxiliaries rose to its feet at the tucky Home," while Aleph Sher- the S. S. Annapolis, schoolship of concluding banquet the evening of man Saffier portrayed "Honest the Pennsylvania Merchant Ma- October 27, as the shrill tones of Abe" Lincoln. rine. Notice of the last regular a fife and the martial beat of Next on the patriotic program meeting was sent to him care of drums broke the after dinner was the singing of "America, the the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Un- chatter. The cause of the noise Beautiful," and Regina Saffier fortunately the S. S. Annapolis was the playing of "Yankee clothed as "Statue of Liberty.' had already left on its semi-an- Doodle" by fife player Bernard This shadow box was followed by nual cruise. The card was sped Wolkow and drummers Fred that of the present day American. to New York by fast train, and Fruhauf and Paul Mitchell, fol- Aleph Irving Jarus took this part then put aboard the cruiser U. lowed by flag bearer Lester Ro- dressed as a soldier and the en- S. S. Pylus, which met the S. S. sen, all Alephs of Wichita Chap- larged chorus sang splendidly the Annapolis 200 miles out of New ter 175, as they marched in as words of "I Am An American. York, in mid-ocean, and delivered the "Spirit of '76.' The final song of the evening was it to its destination. Much to his No sooner did they end their Irving Berlin's immortal "God embarrassment, Cadet Pont was playing than Aleph Harry Ger- Bless America," which was sang ordered to read his "important' stenfield gave an address on the through by the chorus and then piece of mail before the entire history of the American flag and by the entire audience. While crew at mess. led the audience in the pledge of this was being sang, Aleph Lester On Saturday evening. October allegiance. Goldstein stood as the stately 19, Camden 245 played host to While the diners were still "Uncle Sam." Alephs from Wilmington and standing, the girls from the Jun- The entire program was under Philadelphia. The boys from ior B. B. auxiliary sang "The Star the direction of Advisor Emanuel Wilmington beat Camden in a Spangled Banner.' Aleph Martin Gerstenfield, who put in many close bowling match, while mem- Krashin as George Washington outside hours of work, as did bers of the Pannonia chapter and then stood in a "shadow box' as those in the pageant. Other out- their dates were guests at a par- the chorus, now joined by the stnding work was done by other ty held in the Beth-El synagogue. voices of the participants of the Alephs who aided the convention Music was supplied by recordings, fife and drum corps, sang "Co- in the roll of ushers. Wichita, Kans. - Pictured and refreshments were served. above in this stirring scene en- On Sunday, October 20, Cam- Jersey Mourns Death Easton Chapter Re- acted at the Kansas B'nai den 245 and the girls of the B'rith convention October 27, Junior B'nai B'rith held a joint of Harold Boyarsky ceives Permanent left to right, are: Paul Mitchell, meeting at the Beth-El synagogue. young drummer; Fred Fruhalf, Jules Zinman, member of the Charter old drummer, and Bernard Camden B'nai B'rith Lodge, spoke By CY MASS Wolkow, fifer. In the back on "Our New Vocational Guidance Jersey City, N. I.-Harold By JACK RALPH rom is Lester Rosen, flag bear- Program." Refreshments were Boyarsky, charter member and Easton, Easton Chap- er. In the picture to the left served. alumnus of the Samuel Green- stone Chapter 201, recently ter 260 celebrated its receiving of is Martin Krashin, as George A radio skit, "Jews in Re- passed away of a heart attack in the permanent charter with a Washington, representing e view." recently presented before dance and social on November 3, past in meeting the present sol- members of Philadelphia's Reu- his home in Jersey City. A large 1940. With this achievement ac- dier, Irving Jarus. ben J. Miller B'nai B'rith Lodge, gathering of teachers, school as- complished, Easton, Bethlehem, will be repeated before the next sociations and athletes gathered and Allentown is the first tri-city -Photos through Courtesy of the Wichita Beacon. regular meeting of the Camden at the cemetery to pay their last combination to have obtained B'nai B'rith Lodge. respects to him. their permanent charters. Mr. Boyarsky had been advisor The charter was presented to Reading to Hold of the Greenstone chapter, and Evergreen's Activity Aleph Godol David Golub by Mr. athletic coach ever since the in- George Weitzman, president of Sabbath Nov. 15 Reaches New High duction of the Greenstone chap- the B'nai B'rith. Mr. Weitzman ter. He was known as "coach" to stated that the B'nai B'rith was By HERB SCHWARTZ proud of the Easton A. Z. A. and Reading, Pa. Reading Chap- By HOWARD RINGOLD all of the Alephs in the chapter. and was also well known in the ter 203 will hold A. Z. A. Sabbath Seattle, Wash. - The member- that they would be only too glad entire Northern N. J. region. to render aid that they could services at the Shoym Ha'Brith ship of Evergreen Chapter 350 The entire chapter attended synagogue on Friday evening. No- swelled to greatest proportions in fulfilling the five-point pro- vemebr 15. The services are be- with the initiation of five new the funeral in Staten Island to gram. ing held a week later, due to the members at the October 21, joint pay their last respects to him Aleph Albert Brau gave a short fact that the synagogue could not meeting with Seattle Chapter 73 Six members of the A. Z. A. were resume of the activities of the St Louis 28 be secured for the night of the Performing the impressive First pallbearers, including Samuel Easton A. Z. A. He recalled the regular A. Z. A. Sabbath, Novem- Degree ceremony was Junior Ad- Grossman, Regional Secretary, facts of the installation as a chap- Alumni Josh Margolin, Advisor ter four years ago. He marked Prepares Revue ber 8. Rabbi Silverman is help- visor for Chapter 73. Leo Levine. ing the A. Z. A. boys in putting assisted by Irving Sidell and Jack Farber. Sam Ginsburg, Alephs Fabian the advancements and activities Blatt, Charles Mandel, and Si- that the Easton chapter has par- for Levi Hospital the service over. Reading chapter has been go- Evergreen has been carrying on mon Mass. ticipated in. ing "hot stuff" in ping-pong. The a many phased cultural program He had been active in the chap- Mr. Jack Sher, executive direc- By DANIEL PEPPER team, composed of Alephs H. including regular visits with en- ter actively continuously, The tor of the local Y. M. H. A., gave St. Louis, Mo.-Again, as in Spector, M. Rosenthal, B. Daniels, tertainment to the Kline Galland night previous to his death he the boys a little pep talk and con- the past, St. Louis Chapter 28 is S. Rachlin, T. Rachlin and S. Home for the Aged, and co-opera- was arranging the basketball gratulated them on their gains in making definite plans for the pro- Mendelsohn, has won six straight tion with the Jewish Welfare schedules and try-outs for the the popularity of the city of Eas- duction and presentation of its victories and issues a challenge committee by the collection of old ton. team with the chairman of the annual stage revue and dance. to any Chapter Team that is with- clothes for the needy. Athletic Committee. "Red" Talcoff, coming all the This event, the outstanding St. in a reasonable distance. The The chapter this year has a fine way from Bethlehem, spoke to Louis A. Z. A. social event of the scores of the games are: array of orators and debators the boys and cleared up a few year, has been presented annually Lebanon, 1: Reading, 4. who are being primed to walk Mendelsohn Visits points that were not clear to the for the past seven years. The Coatsville, 1; Reading, 4. away with honors in the North- District 3 Chapters chapter. He also outlined the publicity it has received at camp Norristown, 0: Reading. 5. west Regional convention; there- Wilkes-Barre convention, and told conventions probably makes it one West Chester, 2: Reading, 4. by receiving the right to represent the chapter to make sure to send of the best known chapter under- Reading, Pa. Seymour Men- York, 0: Reading, 4. the northwest in the coming Dis- a delegation to compete in all the takings in the entire order. The delsohn, Grand Councillor of Dis- events. Lebanon, 0: Reading, 3. trict 4 convention. show is given for the benefit of Following the recent Jewish trict 3. has been assisting Lowell Following the charter presen- the Leo N. Levi Memorial Hospi- tation, a small social with re- tal. Wilton Garell, alumnus of Beverly Hills Plans Holidays, Evergreeners were Adelson, District A. Z. A. Direc- treated to an informal talk on the tor, and Aaron Talcoff, Regional freshments was held. Chapter 28 and director of past Deputy, since his election at Camp Communal Work true meaning of Rosh Hashonah revues, has again been selected as and Yom Kippur by Morris Gross, Manatoc in July. Sepmour has Oakland Alephs Fete the director of the Eighth An- a Yeshiva student. visited numerous chapters in the By JERRY HERMAN nual Revue. Aleph Dave Blum- Eastern Pennsylvania section of Beverly Hills, Calif. Beverly enthal will serve as general chair- District 3. Local Orphanage Hills 400 presented a large bas- Green Aleph Night man. Should Chapter 28's bid On September 22. he visited ket of foodstuffs to an indigent Held at L. A. 43 Scranton and spoke to the mem- By DAVID KROGEN for the District 2 convention be Los Angeles family prior to the bers of the Northern Keystone Oakland, Cal.-On October 6. accepted by the S. A. C., then the Yom Kippur holiday. This was Los Angeles, Calif Los An- Oakland Chapter 42, in co-opera- Revue will be presented in con- Council. Later in the month he the first task undertaken in a geles 43 held its semi-annual tion with Pacific Chapter of Oak- junction with the convention. attended the installation of the social service plan mapped out by "Green Aleph Night" recently. York Aleph club. He has also land and the Junior B'nai B'rith Nineteen new Alephs will soon Maurice Goldstein, Aleph Godol. The affair consisted of Alephs OC- girls, again had the pleasure of receive their second degrees from paid personal visits to the West Two alephs visited the homes cupying offices for the meeting, entertaining the Home Wood Ter- the chapter. A large program is Chester, Norristown, Lebanon and being planned for this occasion. of some twenty fellows and col- these officers being chosen for Lancaster chapters. race Orphanage. At 9 o'clock in the morning This group is one of the largest lected also six dollars. Then ar- the on enight of the affair. The Cultural Committee has Seymour is in close touch with pledge classes ever to be installed rangements were made to get the the Mountaineer chapter, in West the Aleph Godol Sid Levinson. been very active lately, with pro- Aleph Segan Dave Kragen and in Chapter 28. food, including a chicken, at a grams being presented on govern- Virginia, and is lending all his wholesale price. support towards developing the past Aleph Godol Aaron Ginsburg ment work and civic activities. Already the social service com- went across the bay with a chart- Many of these affairs are held new council in that State. In the St. Louis Council Has mittee is at work on their assign- near future, he plans to travel ed bus to pick up the group, with the Junior Auxiliary. which numbered about 50. Annual Sabbath ment for the Thanksgiving holi- The Annual Sports Nite Stag. through New Jersey and Western days, but as yet the committee Pennsylvania. In all his trips he The bus arrived in Oakland which featured boxing and wres- about 11 o'clock The bus drove By Dan Zimmerman hasn't decided which Thursday tling matches a basketball has stressed membership, greater activity and a more intense A. through the University of Cali- St. Louis, Mo.-On November will be celebrated. game with the Covenant Aleph Z. A. fraternal spirit. fornia campus and the buildings 8, the St. Louis Council held its Beverly Hills 400 eked out Club, was again a great success. were explained by Aleph Godol second annual A. Z. A. Sabbath their fourth consecutive basket- So. Side Council Sid Levinson. The group was program. Part of the program ball victory in the Fairfax High Long Beach then taken to the Oakland Jew- was concerned with short sermons gym recently The 17-15 win Entertains Council Elects Bogolub ish Center at 12 o'clock, where from representatives of the St. over Santa Monica really puts the Mother's club and the Junior Louis chapters of the order. Ju- Beverly Hills on the way to the Long Beach, Cal.- Long Beach By CHESLEY BRILE B'nai B'rith girls prepared dah Touro Aleph Club was ably Southern Region finals. 250 held one of its greatest af- Chicago, The South Side a Council of this city held its elec- beautiful lunch. After lunch, a represented by religious commit- fairs recently when, with the CO- tee chairman, Sam Cherrick who tions, with Eli Bogolub as its new dance was presented and all the Hop for Football operation of the Junior Auxiliary, spoke on the significance of the members in both chapters and the the entire Southern Region Coun- Godol and Chesley Brile taking Sabbath in Jewish life. The entire Home Wood Terrace Orphanage By JAMES HIRSCH cil were their guests. The alephs the post of Mazkir. Aleph Brile chapter attended. was also elected as editor-in-chief danced together. After the dance Pittsburgh, Pa. A football hop had their mothers cook the food, of the Council newspaper. entertainment was provided by November 20 is an important will be held at the Beth El Syna- and what couldn't be cooked was date on the Judah Touro calen- both A. Z. A. chapters and the gogue in Beechview on Sunday, purchased by the alephs them- The finals of the Council's ping dar. On that date, the chapter is Junior B. B. girls. After the en- November 3, 1940, with the kick- selves. pong turney found Buddy Lifton going to hold a gala dinner- tertainment. dancing and games off at 8:15 p. m. This is prom- One of the highlights of this of Englewood first in singles and dance at the Gatesworth hotel. ised to be one of the most novel affair was the formal introduc- such as basketball, ping-pong and Englewood 268 (B. Lifton and The dance will serve as a climax and original affairs ever held by billiards were played by those in tion of Sanford Barth, recently K. Lifton) first in doubles. to the giant raffle which the any of the Pittsburgh chapters of attendance. appointed Southern Region field group has been holding. the A. Z. A. secretary. November 12, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 7 Seattle Tourney Potomac A. C. Runs Mayor Zeidler Speaker From "Sadie at Milwaukee AZA TWIN CITY NEWS SANFORD BARTH (Continued from Page 5.) Hawkins" Regional eliminations in the ora- Rally By Joseph L. Dudovitz MADE REGIONAL I torical contest, under direc- tion of Harold Greenfield and Sig By IRVING FALK Washington, D. C. Climaxed The annual Twin City touch- Fisher. Alephs from the seven by the drawing of the winning Milwaukee, Milwau- FIELD SECRETARY ball tournament is now under chapters in the region will com- raffle ticket by a member of the kee A. Z. A. Council recently held way with each of the six chapters pete. Washington Redskins, Ed Jus- an all-city rally, under the super- ready to fight to a finish. Daniel By HERBERT KLAPOW Saturday morning, religious vision of Julius Los Angeles, Calif.- Word has tice. the combined "Halloween Blehart, North Star 210 and Fred services will be held at Bikur and Sadie Hawkins Dance" of the Atinsky, city di- Isaacson, Dr. Deinard 8, are co- been received from Joseph L. Ru- Cholum Synagogue, with the rector. All Mil- chairmen of the tournament with bens, chairman of District 4 Grand Alephs as guests of the ongre- Potomac Aleph club proved to be waukee chapters a social success. The dance was Dr. Deinard and St. Paul 10 as Lod ge standing gation. After sunset the basket- were represented the favorites. committee on all teams trying for positions in held in the Jewish Community at this rally Leon Friss, advisor of Dr. Dei- Center. The crowd at the dance AlephZadik the finals, with strong Seattle which featured nard chapter, presided over the Chapter 73 and Portland Chapter was well over 300. The dance many excellent Young People's League High Aleph, announc- 65 teams favored, will play their was honored by the presence of speakers. Holiday services at the Beth El ing the appoint- preliminary games. After the bas- Mr. Julius Bisno and his wife. The. guest of Synagogue in Minneapolis. Shel- ment of Sanford ketball games, the Alephs will re- Mr. Ben Barkin and date, and honor was young don Gensler and Moshe Goldnum, Barth as Field turn to their Seattle homes for Mr. Irving Levitas. Mayor Carl F. both members of the same chap- Secretary for the dinner and to prepare for the af- A telegram was received from Zeidler of Mil- ter, read and chanted the services Southern Region fair they have long waited Al Capp, the creator of the car- Mayor Zeidler waukee, the which were attended by over 300. of District 4. At 9:30 p. m., the much-her- toon, "L'il Abner." and the youngest mayor of any major city New Aleph S'gan of Dr. Dein- Barth came to aldedogala convention ball will founder of Sadie Hawkins Day, in the United States. The recipient ard chapter is Merle Morris, elect- ed to replace the old one who re- L Angeles, start in the Seattle Chamber of expressing his desire that the of many communal awards, Mayor dance be a happy and hilarious Zeidler has attained the reputa- signed. Sanford Barth headquarters for Commerce ballroom. The popular the regional A. Z. A. office, from music of the northwest's leading one. He also enclosed an orig- tion of being one of the most ac- St. Paul Chapter 10 will hold New York, where he completed band will provide the setting for inal cartoon of his comic strip, tive mayors the city has ever had. a closed dinner-dance November his tenure as a popular Aleph and the highlight of the evening- the which will be on display in the Mayor Zeidler addressed the 23 to honor the four girls who officer of his chapter, Rohobth crowning of the Sweetheart of A. office of Mr. Julius Bisno at A. Alephs on "Youth and American- represented their chapter in the 89. For these past few years he Z. A. Four beautiful misses A. headquarters for all visiting ism," a speech that was received Twin City A. Z. A. Sweetheart has served as advisor to Beverly Betty Young, Annette Fisher, alephs. Mr. Ed Justice, who with great applause. Following contest last spring of which Hills A. Z. A. and as Head Ad- Ruth Shain and Alice August- have been nominated. At mid- picked the winning raffle ticket the mayor, Coach Chandler of Fritzi Mintz, one of the four, was visor to the George Gershwin for the radio which was given Marquette spoke to the boys. runner-up. At that time each will chapter. Several months ago he night a most unusual ceremony will culminate with the presenta- away at the dance, is one of the be given a compact as a token of was appointed to the chairman- outstanding professional football appreciation. Benjamin Berkus, ship of the Beverly Hills Lodge tion of the sweetheart. stars in the nation today. Host Nite-Smoker at past Aleph Godol, will receive his B'nai B'rith A. Z. A. committee, Dance Chairman Sam Katz Out of this affair, the Potomac Englewood Chapter P. A. G. pin at that time also. succeeding P. G. A. G. Jack Spit- hopes to inaugurate a new innova- The chapter gave its share of zer to that position. tion by presenting a grand march Chapter will turn over a good the proceeds from the autumn Sanford Barth has been active of past Aleph Godols and past A. share af the profits to the A. Z. ball to the Jewish Educational in the work of the Junior Division Z. A. Sweethearts as part of the A. Ambulance Fund. The dance Chicago, -Englewood A. Z. Centre, which is celebrating its of the Los Angeles Jewish Com- coronation program. featured many Sadie Hawkins A. Chapter 268 held a Host Nite tenth anniversary this month. munity Council, having served as Sunday, November 24, the final dances which were originally and Smoker recently. Rudy Sha- The Center is the meeting place a member of its board of direc- day of the convention, will see starred in the comic strip of L'il piro, a Past Commander of the of the chapter, and the gift is in tors and as chairman of the Civic business meeting in the morning, Abner. American Logion, was the guest appreciation for that and other Cooperation Committee He is an debate and basketball finals in speaker. His subject was, "Our favors given the chapter. active member of the University the afternoon, and a huge ban- Dilemna." The guest of honor WINS ELECTION St. Paul Chapter and North Religious Conference's Inter-reli- quet in th eevening. was Frank Gustine, the second AT UNIVERSITY Star Chapter joined in observa- gious Trialogue Teams. The banquet will consist of ev- baseman of the Pittsburgh Pi- tion of A. Z. A. Sabbath Novem- Under the new District 4 ad- erything that is finest in enter- rates. ber 15 at the Mount Zion Temple ministrative set-up, Barth will tainment and kosher food, the A. Petersburg, Va.-Alvin Jacobs, Alephs Robert Markovitz and before a capacity congregation. work in cooperation with District Z. A. Mothers' Club having kindly volunteered to lend their skill in member of Petersburg 338, Marty Brilliant entertained, and Leonard Atlas, North Star Chap- Field Secretary Seymour Holtz- just been elected vice-president refreshments were served. Aleph tre, and Marvin Fredkove, St. man, whom he succeeds to the re- preparing and serving the food. of the freshman class at the Uni- Paul Chapter, were in charge. gional post. George Itzkowitz, Chairman of Guest speaker of the evening will Sanford Barth's address is 631 be Mr. Nathan Eckstein, leading versity of Richmond. Jacobs, who the Cultural Committee, was con- North Star Chapter 210 held a S. Cochrane St., Los Angeles, Cal. business executive and civic ran on the conservative ticket, gratulated on the good job he did successful roller skating party defeated John Rose of Richmond. in staging the affair. The six November 2. purpose of which leader. Cochairmen Martin Ber- Hear Talk on He is past Aleph Godol of the chapters of the south side of Chi- was rushing of prospective ger and Sol Winikov announce chapter and was one of the young- pledges. An excellent pledge class First Chi Chapter that after-dinner speehes will be cago attended, which constituted shorter than last year for every- est in the country, just reaching about two hundred alephs. is seen out of this affair which the age of 16 when he held the Englewood also held a hayride was in charge of Jerome Halper. Chicago, III.-Albany Park 171 body except Junior Advisor Leo Levine, who his cus- office. He was captain of the The Etz Chaim Chapter boasts was privileged to hear a lecture the second week in October. All tomary two hours. basketball and baseball teams and also took part in many social of the alephs and their dates en- a pledge class of 20 studious and by the advisor of the first A. Z. After the conclusion of the con- joyed a fine autumn affair. The ambitious boys. The chapter, new- chapter in Chicago, Mr. Krula- vention program, Seattle Alephs functions given by the chapter. chapter is now having a member- est in the Twin ,Cities, is making vich. The cultural program guest will escort their out-of-town ship drive and have approximate- rapid progress under the guiding speaker explained how the first friends to the trains. ly twenty pledges. hand of Dr. Deinard alephs. charter in Chicago was given to Impromptu Speeches Feature Program A choir has been formed by Ner Tamid Chapter 318 also Columbus Park (now Austin) 34. Portland Chapters members of the chapter for Fri- boasts of a swell pledge class At that time, in 1926, the chap- numbering 17. The chapter, which ter only numbered 15 members. day evening services to begin in Conduct Service By ARNOLD BREGMAN recently underwent a reorganiza- Some of the difficulties in carry- November. Young ladies of the Norfolk, Va. Recently Old tion, is now under the leadership ing out the program were also neighborhood have also been in- Dominion 370 had one of the of Aleph Godol Leonard Baker mentioned By MILTON ROSEN vited to join the choir, which is most enjoyable cultural meetings and promises to go places this Under the new Aleph Godol, Portland, Ore. Portland since its installation. The pro- being conducted by Rabbi Fad- year. Arthur Hadden, Albany Park is Chapter 65, with the cooperation gram began with a number of im- den of the synagogue. All six Twin City chapters have planning several more cultural of the City of Roses Chapter 360, promptu speeches conducted by begun preparation for the forth- and social affairs for the coming conducted their third annual cultural chairman Albert Kaplan. Burnstein Heads coming regional convention in month. High Holiday Services at the lo- Next, a movie was shown depict- cal congregation. ing the exploits of two famous S. W.-N. I. Tourney Duluth. Oratory and debate con- tests are being held within the Deborah Plans The services were conducted detectives. Both features drew chapters and the basketball teams More Activities entirely by alephs. The rabbi for much favorable comment. Present Milwaukee, Wis.-Elliot Burn- have been organized and are the services was Al Hyman, and were members of the A. Z. A. stein, Aleph Godol of Bay Shore ready to go. An intercity oratory the cantor was Irving Sternoff sponsored Boy Scout troops and and debate contest is being spon- Chicago, III.-Deborah Chapter Chapter 387, has been appointed of Seattle. Speakers for services members of Dr. Israel Brown general chairman of the South- sored by the Twin City Council 263 has been emphasizing its so- consisted of prominent Jewish to give the alephs practice. cial and cultural activities these 256. ern Wisconsin-Northern Illinois last few weeks under a two-fold personalities and outstanding The chapter's advisory board Regional tournament, which will members of the B'nai B'rith was recently strengthened when be held Milwaukee on December plan. This plan includes the hold- Charleston Prepares for Lodge. adviser David Gladstone an- 28, 29 and 30th. The Region con- ing of weekly smokers and a cul- It was the first time in the nounced the appointment of Moses sists of the six Milwaukee chap- Regional Contest tural program every other week. history of Portland Jewry that an Wolper, P. A. G. of Chaleston 143 ters, Green Bay, Sheboygan, Wau- Since its inception, these af- By IRVING SONENSHINE and recipient of a Shield of David kegan, Racine, Kenosha, Joliet fairs have been running along attempt a successful attempt and Peoria, Charleston, S. Novem- Award in leadership and activity, smoothly and it is hoped that was made to bring all the and Mr. Walter Feuer, past presi- ber 11, the Armistice Day the end of the season will find young Jewish people together at Myron Sandler, first Aleph dent of the Butte, Mont., B'nai dance of the Charleston Chapter Godol of the Chapter, was award- Deborah with a large member- a High Holiday Service. Lati- was held. The feature attraction B'rith lodge and a former field ed a fellowship at the Julliard ship, every one of which is cul- mated crowds for the entire serv- of the dance was the selection of director of scouting in Chicago. School of Music in violin study. turally stimulated. ices are between 2,000 and 2,500, the sweetheart of the chapter The award was made following the greatest majority being the A ping pong tournament was young nucleus of the Jewish pop- Complete Drive for examinations given by Albert recently held with the sponsoring L. A. Adds Another Spaulding, Louis Persinger and B'nai B'rith Lodge and the more ulation. This movement has been Old Clothes the faculty of the Institute as experienced B'nai B'rith emerged By CHUCK KONBLEET accepted with much fervor by the judges. as the victors. Los Angeles, Cal. The Con- parents, and such being the case, Los Angeles, Calif. Fidelity Inter-chapter eliminations in enant Aleph Club was officially Portland's A. Z. A. has gone Chapter announced that the Old See Tobacco Film debate and oratory have already installed here recently with Sey- ahead and made arrangements Clothes Drive has been complet- started and the chapter will send mour Holtzman, field secretary of for future services annually. ed, and that all the clothes were a strong team to Savannah to District 4, Sanford Barth, field By MORTON KAPLAN given to the Jewish Home of Wel- compete in all the events. secretary of the Southern Region, Seek and Ye Shall ? Chicago, Ill. "Tobaccoland," fare. and Leon Simmons, Aleph Godol as filmed by the makers of Ches- Various other activities are be- terfield cigarettes, was shown at Install 10 in of District 4, acting as installing By DONALD KAPLAN ing planned, including an Amer- Auburn Park officers. icanizaton program with Friend- a smoker given by Albany Park Santa Monica, Calif. in- 171. The sound movie proved to Bill LeVine was installed as habitants of Santa Monica must ship Chapter, a Fathers-Sons be educational as well as interest- Chicago, Ill.-Auburn Park 376 Aleph Godol, with Bud Herbs- have thought that a hurricane Breakfast, and a Religious Serv- ing. After the business part of recently installed ten new mem- man in the position fo Aleph was sweeping through the town a ice for November 29th. the evening was concluded, an bers into the chapter, increasing S'gan, while Arnold became Aleph week ago. If they had been curi- The Fidelity basketeers defeat- open forum, held under the lead- their present membership to for- Mazkir. ous, they would have discovered ed Cedars of Lebanon recently to ership of Aleph Godol Arthur ty-five. In celebration of this that it was only the Chapter 53 the tune of 38-31. Hadden and Morton Kaplan, dis- event, the annual Harvest Frolic Install New Officers Alephs, in cooperation with their cussed the "ism" groups in South was presented with extra gusto, Junior Auxiliary, enjoying a scav- S. R. Council Has America. and the A. A. Queen was duly By BOB LESSER enger hunt, joint cultural meeting with Membership Drive recognized. Continuing the spirit Glendale, Cal. Glendale Chap- Missing: One Sweetie of victory, the Alephs of Auburn Friendship Chapter is being plan- ter 307 held a joint installation By L. J. MILLER defeated a basketball team to the ned, with the affair in the form with the Glendale Junior Girls Santa Monica, Calif. ex- tune of 14-0. of a Professor Quiz contest. By MANNY WALLEN auxiliary. Jack Weitz and Eu- ecutive committee of the South- Chicago, Halevi Aleph gene Marias were the installing ern Region Council is conducting Present "Review" Publish Paper a membership drive to increase Club, youngest of Chicago chap- officers. The newly installed of- chapter attnedance at the council ters, is on the hunt for an "A-1" ficers were Al Licht, Aleph Go- sweetheart. Washington, D. C.-Capitol dol; Leonard Harris, Aleph S'gan; Newcastle, Pa.-Newcastle 248 meetings. The winner of this drive has entered the newspaper field Chapter 344 recently presented Carl Savit, Aleph Mazkir; Sey- wlil receive a chapter traveling To help in their search for with its first issue off the press the "Jews in Review" program be- mour Marias, Aleph Gisbor: trophy. beauty, the young men of Halevi last week. Morton Love is editor fore its sponsoring B'nai B'rith George Helfend, Aleph Shotare The Southern Regional will are throwing a sweetheart dance of the sheet, and the paper is be- group, the Argo Lodge. Brother Godol; Sidney Vogel, Aleph Sho- hold its regional tournament in ing subscribed to by the B'nai on Saturday, November 23, in the Bernard Fishgrund prepared the tare Kotone; Bob Lesser, Aleph B'rith members. Huntington Park on November 17 spacious gardens in Columbus stage effects for this program, Sopher, and Leonard Taylor, and 24. park. and it was very well received. Aleph Kohen Godol. Page 8 THE SHOFAR November 12, 1940 ALEPH ZADIK ALL-LAFFS PRESENT LOONEYLUKE "Biting Remarks" By Jack Shafton IN CONCLUDING MY SOCIAL SERVICE GORSH! WHEN I wuz SCUSE ME, BUDDY CAN I COMMITTEE REPORT, ALLOW ME TO BOY SCOUT, DID so MANY TOUCH YOU FER A DIME? WHY SEWER! REMIND YOU THAT OUR SOCIAL SERVICE GOOD TURNS THAT I'VE HECK! FOR A DIME YOU C'MON,BEN. GIVE ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE CARRIED OUTSIDE BIN DIZZY EVER CAN SLAP THE MAN A BITE THE CHAPTER, AND WE SHOULD TAKE SINCE. MY FACE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO DO A GOOD DEED FOR OUR FELLOW MEN. GOOD IDEA NO, YOU GOT ME WRONG I HAVEN'T HAD A BITE ALL DAY. WONTCHA HELP ME, PAL? JACK SHAFTON- FOR RALLIES by securing local speakers, where possible, or out-of-town speakers William Kaplan Chapters Receive confined stay in Chicago, his most steady visitors have been these where necessary and paying the expenses. (Continued from Page 1.) Membership boys who are members of a chap- S. A C. URGES The Anti-Defamation League ter that for a number of years will only secure the speakers pro- was a six-letter athlete. He grad- Memos have been rivals with Jerry's own vided that the meeting is jointly uated from Crane Junior college Milwaukee 39 in both District and sponsored by the A Z. A. and at in 1930. Member of the baseball National competition. EARLY PLANS least one non-Jewish youth group, team for two years and captain in his graduating year. Washington, D. C.-It was an- "Opposite the 'iron lung, there and provided at least 50 per cent nounced today that each chapter is a 'Welcome A. Z. A. sign, this of the anticipated audience is In 1934, Kaplan graduated of the order has already received showing his attitude towards all non-Jewish. from Northwestern university, He Set February 21-28 for The A. Z. A. chapter alone was elected to Phi Delta Kappa, a complete analysis of its mem- letters and visitors. They are as Annual Youth and De- national professional fraternity in bership. rare and precious as radium and should not decide who the speak- er should be. This should be done education. He was president of Detailed information has been platinum, and he treasures them mocracy Rallies the Northwestern University chap- sent to the chapters-the chap- even more. My first words were Throughout U. S. with the cooperation of the or- ter of Phi Delta Phi, national so- ter's present membership, the 'What do you think of Detroits ganization or organizations that cial fraternity. highest number of members the losing. 'Tough' comes back the Washington, D. C.-In a com- are sponsoring the rally. chapter has had in the past three reply. While we talk, I gather munication sent last week to ad- If found necessary to apply to Active in Boys' Work years, the number of alumni each an impression which I'm sure will visors and chapters and aleph the Anti-Defamation League for The new city director has had chapter will have during the com- never change I can't express clubs in care of their Aleph Maz- a speaker, it should be under- a tremendous amount of experi- ing year, and the suggested quota the feeling I received as we kirs, the Supreme Advisory Coun- stood that they can not get any ence in boys work in addition to which each chapter should set for talked. Here was a boy who cil drew attention to the import- speaker desired. For instance, that of A. Z. A. in which he its goal. would always fight. But I can no ance of planning now for the an- some chapters last year asked for reached his climax during the past longer call him a boy, for he is a nual A. Z. A. Nation-wide Youth Dorothy Thompson and Mayor La year when he was chairman of the Communications also went man in every sense of the word. and Democracy Rallies which are Guardia and Mrs. Roosevelt. Ob- advisory board of Milwaukee forth to all chapters which are Courage and determination are to be held during the week of viously, many of these individuals Chapter 39, which won the Best below their membership mini- characteristic of him. As I get February 21-28, 1941, which is are unavailable. Some of these in- All Around Chapter contest for mum. The Supreme Advisory "National Brotherhood Week." dividuals charge as much as the first time in its history. Council has ruled that only chap- ready to leave I am pledged to "At this time of the year, we $1,500 for a speaking engage- For six years, he has been a ters having their minimum mem- return. I need no pledge, for I WILL return." should begin planning our plans ment. volunteer club leader, and an ath- bership can be represented by for the February Youth and De- Each chapter and aleph club letic coach of the American Boys delegates at district and national mocracy Rally. These rallies rep- has been sent an application Commonwealth at Chicago: for conclaves. Boost the A. Z. A. Ambulance resent our greatest single contri- blank for a speaker The appli- one summer did boys work at the It was pointed out that if all Campaign! bution to the spirit of democracy cation blank should be sent in to Division Street Y. M. C. A. chapters that are now below their in America, and we want your the Anti-Defamation League sev- For three years, he was direc- minimum would reach their mini- community rally to be a success- eral weeks in advance of the date tor of physical education at the mum mark, A. Z. A. would gain ful one, the letter pointed out set for the rally If the request 1,029 new members CHANUKAH "There are many things to be Jewish Community Center of Mil- can go in this week or next, the waukee. For four years, he was All chapters which do fine work (Wednesday, Dec. 25th) done before the actual rally and chances are so much better for director of athletics and instruc- along membership lines will be if these things are done well. your obtaining the speaker The re- at the Milwaukee School of cited for their activities in future GIFTS rally will have the best possible quests should be directed to Mr. Engineering For one year, he issues of The Shofar. chance of showing your commu- Stanley Jacobs, Director of the was instructor of health education nity the importance of youth par- Speakers Bureau, B'nai B'rith at the Shorewood Opportunity ticipation in democracy.' Anti-Defamation League, 130 N. School in Milwaukee. Jerry Safur The most important "first step' Wells, St., Suite 1602, Chicago, Kaplan has also had consider- is to obtain the cooperation of at Ill. able amount of camp experience, (Continued from Page 1.) least one non-Jewish youth group On the request blank, the chap- having served two years as direc- to cooperate with the chapter in der what awaits me? Will there ter or aleph club should indicate tor at Camp Sidney Cohen at the sponsoring fo the rally. It is the name and address of their be a smile on his face, or will his Manshota, Wis., and one year as highly desirable that all of the first choice, second choice, and attitude be indifferent? I knock director at Camp Rose Bry and Jewish and non-Jewish youth third choice for speakers. Webster Grove, Mo. For two and a nurse invites me in. The groups be brought in as co-spon- The February issue of the years Mr. Kaplan was athletic di- first thing that strikes my eye is sors. As a matter of fact, last "Monthly Guide" will be out on rector at the District 6 camp at a large green 'boiler;' its occu- year very few of the chapters co- December 1st and will contain Rohm Lake. Ill. Kaplan will main- pant not being visible. I approach sponsored their rallies with only complete plans and suggestions tain his offices at the Chicago A. about six steps and there you see one non-Jewish youth group. In for the rally. The attention of all Z. A. Headquarters, 23d floor. a pale, but smiling, boy, Jerry 20562-B city after city A. Z. A. chapters aleph clubs and chapters is di- Skyline Athletic Club, 188 W. Safur. were able to get together all of rected to the importance of ar- Randolph St., Chicago, Ill. "For a moment I am speechless, the representative youth groups ranging for the hall or audi- but then I strike up a conversa- Sweetheart $2.00 in support of this project. torium far in advance of the date Use the services of the A. Z. A. tion: for we have so much in com- Tabulations on last year's ral- of the rally, Last year, chapters Circulating Library. mon as members of one of the lies indicated that local units of were successful in obtaining au- Help boost your chapter's at- world's greatest fraternities, A. ZA 30 national youth organizations ditoriums of high schools, city tendance Membership is the A. T tell him I am from Deborah cooperated. They represented an halls, and other public buildings. life-blood of the organization. 263; he is pleased as, during his aggregate membership of well over 3,000,000. Over 100,000 MOTHER'S PIN SISTER PIN young people attended the rallies in some 200 cities. Plan Now for "Youth and Democracy" " Rally $9.00 $3.75 Some of the more important groups that participated in the rallies with A Z. A. last year were DeMolay, Hi-Y, the Antlers (Junior Elks), the Columbian Squires, who are associated with the Knights of Columbus, the ADVISOR Boy Scouts of America, the C. Y. o. and various other church youth groups. Chapters are also re- minded of the importance of se- curing the cooperation of local Jewish groups, such as the Junior ADVISOR'S BADGE & GUARD B'nai B'rith Auxiliary, Junior Ha- dassah, etc. $6.00 The next important considera- tion is to decide upon a speaker. Last year, the chapters were very successful in obtaining outstand- ing speakers, including senators, members of the house of repre- sentatives, high army and navy officials. governors, mayors, su- ADVISOR'S BADGE ADVISORY BOARD BUTTON perintendents of schools, etc. Most chapters are able to secure local speakers. However, if a 10- $3.50 $1.80 cal speaker is unavailable or in the event the local committee is Official A. z. A. Jewelers unable to secure a speaker Washington, D. C. Chapters and Aleph best rallies because they planned ahead. Above through its own resources, the clubs are urged to start planning NOW for the Alephs of the chapter are shown with repre L. G. Balfour Co. Anti-Defamation League of B'nai annual "Youth and Democracy" Rallies in Feb- B'rith is again cooperating, as sentatives of De-Molay, Hi-Y, Sons of the Amer- ruary. Last year Augusta was able to win an ATTLEBORO, MASS. they have in the past three years, ican Legion and C.Y.O. American flag from S. A. C. for one of the PLAN NOW FOR FEBRUARY'S YOUTH DEMOCRACY RALLY!