0.0.0.0.0.0 The SHOFA Official Organ Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith VOL. XVI NOVEMBER 26, 1940 No. 7 First Degree for 600 Alephs "ENTER TECHNICAL DISTRICT 7 FIELDS" - - CHERNE URGES N. Y. ALEPHS HEADS NATION By BUD JAFFA New York, N. Y.-On Sunday, November 3. before the largest IN EXPANSION New York A. Z. A. group ever assembled. Leo M. Cherne, alum- nus of the Rehoboth Chapter 89 Ten New Aleph Clubs In- and author of a current best sell- stalled; National Mem- er, speaking on "Mobilization Day and Its Significance," stressed the bership Passes 11,000 importance of keeping awake in Mark. this everchanging world. Alum- nus Cherne. in addressing the Washington, D. C.-As mem- many Alephs and friends who bership reports and charter appli- were on hand for the occasion of cations continued to pour into Na- the annual New York A. Z. A. tional Headquarters, it was. an- rally, pointed out the many grow- nounced that the month of No- ing opportunities in America. He vember will in all probability shat- urged undecided youths to enter ter all records for A. z. A. mem- the ever-growing technical fields. bership. More than 600 pledges Mr. Cherne, who left a sick bed will receive the first degree and in order to address the rally at at least 10 new Aleph clubs will the Hotel Edison. secretary of the Research Insti- be installed before the month is tute of America and author of over. With this increase A. Z A. several books. His latest. "M is within 2.000 members of the Day and What It Means to You,' goal of 13.000 Alephs by March is a current best seller among the date of the national triennial non-fiction books In 1930 B'nai B'rith convention. Cherne won the national A. Z. A. Reports from A. Z. A. leaders oratorical finals at St. Louis, Mo. throughout the country indicate Among those attending were that expansion work is going full Alephs from Tennessee and Arizo- speed ahead and that many new na, and guests from Leeds, Eng. Milwaukee Service Typical of Nation-Wide Observance chapters will be added to the order's roll within the next few Paterson Holds Milwaukee, Wis.-Pictured above is the choir. made up of representatives of the six local months. chapters, that performed at the A. Z. A. Council n November 8. The scene is typical of District 7. which for many the scores and scores of services conducted by of the fraternity throughout America on years was the smallest district in City-Wide Religious that night. the order from the standpoint of membership, is leading the entire Services for Youth country in its expansion efforts. George Shendelman, District 7 Asheville Preparing Rayim Ma Richmond 368 field secretary, reports that dur- Paterson N. J.-Paterson For Fifth Birthday Donates to Temple ing the past few weeks six new Chapter 133 again held its pre- Swells Re chapters have been organized in By LEON GARY viously successful Youth Services. the district. New Orleans made By ROBERT ROSEN Ambulanc Richmond, Va.-The Richmond and it was the concensus of opin- it chapter "one" when the Cres- ion that this year's affair hit a Asheville, N. C.-Robert Rosen Chapter 368 presented its first cent City Aleph club, with a char- mark that will be hard to beat. was recently elected to fill the of- annual Yom Kippur dance in Ho- ter class of 20. was installed on Various Christian groups sent fice of Aleph Godol, former Go- New York, Novem- tel Richmond's beautiful and spa- November 12. This is the second their youth representatives to this dol Mark Rubin having matricul- ber 2. Rayim neia a masquerade cious Wintergarden. The climax chapter in New Orleans. Then service, and eight Christian min- ated at the University of North at the Jewish Center of High- of the evening was reached when came a chapter in El Paso, Tex.: isters sat on the pulpit during the Carolina. A vacancy in the maz- bridge, which was well attended Advisor Rueben Goldman present- to be followed by another in that service. The sermon was delivered kirship was filled by the election by the Alephs. It was a gay occa- ed Miss Julia Shapiro with the state, the David Hirsch A. C. of by Aleph J. Mortimer Rubenstein of Stanton Goldbloom. sion and the decorations that were pin of Sweetheart of A. Z. A. Corpus Christi. The Lone Star of Paterson. Among the honored P. A. G. Sidney Goldstein was provided and put up by the Rayim In fulfillment of a pledge, half State continued its fast pace by guests were Lowell Adelson. field presented the Shield of David social committee were really the proceeds of the dance ($25) adding another chapter in Dallas, secretary of District 3: Haves Award for leadership at a joint swell. Howard Chapnick provid- was given to the Temple Beth El This new group will make it chap- New York City director: Burt A. Z. A.-B'nai B'rith meeting. In- ed entertainment in the form of building fund. for the erection of ter two for Dallas. The second Weithorn, District 1 Aleph Godol cidentally, Aleph Goldstein has a an original script that had the an auditorium and gymnasium (See "Expansion," Page 8.) Harry Brager and Sam Grossman, leading part in "Our Town," a boys and girls in the aisles. Prizes near the Shul. The dance was Regional deputies, and Alephs presentation of Biltmore College's were awarded for the best cos- attended by more than 125 from many surrounding chapters. dramatic society. tume among the boys and among couples. Place Wreath on After the reception which fol- On November 8. National A. z. the girls. The boys prize was lowed, the ministers spoke on the A. Sabbath was celebrated at both won by a pledge, Marty Frieden- and members of the Congregation. Tomb of Unknown importance of such joint activi- temple and synagogue. Sermons feld, who came as a scarecrow. Also present was Mr. Jack Lyons, ties, and it is hoped that a Re- were delivered by Robert Rosen who is connected with the Leeds, Soldier and the girls prize went to Miss ligious Youth Council, comprising and Robert Schwartzburg at the Shirley Harris, who attended as England, chapter. all youth groups, will soon be temple and synagogue respective- an old-fashioned bathing girl. Her By VICTOR SILBERT ly. costume was complete even to the W Washington, D. Standing formed in this community. An anniversary celebration on half dozen petticoats. The entire in a heavy torrent of rain, with MUST CLAMOR FOR the week-end of November 29 to group had a swell time and the their heads bowed in sincere de- Book-review, Letter December 1. in commemoration of evening was finished off with sev- SILENCE? CRAVE votion. Washinton. D. C.'s A. Z. Contestants Start the fifth year of the founding of eral gallons of cider and several LITTLE COURTEOUSY! A. paid tribute to the memory of the Unkown Soldier at his Tomb the chapter, will be marked by a hundred doughnuts. The proceeds in Arlington Cemetery. On this Getting Material religious service, a dance, and a of the dance were donated to the public program featuring the initi- Red Cross MAKE UP YOUR Armistice Day, November 11, MIND! ARE YOU ation of new members. A March Rayim held its A. Z. A. Sabbath 1940, the three chapters, the Po- Washington, D. C.-Many A CLAMOR BOY Alephs are beginning to work of Time depicting the history of on Friday evening, November 8, tomac Aleph Club. Capitol city, OR CRAVE MAN? and Simon Atlas, placed a wreath on their Book-Review Contest the chapter will be presented. at the first Friday night service on the marble in the name of the of the Jewish Center of High- SILENCE MAY entries, judging from the de- Order. mands made on the AZA Cir- bridge for the season. Services The alephs stood at attention culating Library. The deadline Deborah Hears Talk were opened by Rabbi Simcha while Irving Van Grack of Capi- for the local Contest ends on On Economics Rabinowitz and then Aleph Sam tol City delivered a stirring pray- March 1st, and all contestants Cahmi read the Scriptures. After er for peace in behalf of Aleph are urged to begin writing this, Aleph Irwin Hoffer delivered Zadik Aleph. After the taps were By BENJAMIN KRASNIANSKY a sermon on the "Position of the (THIS ONE SENTIN their Reviews now. An explan- sounded by the military guard atory list is available at the Chicago, III.-In order to con- Jew in the World Today." Then National Office, 1003 K Street, tinue their new program featur- JACK the alephs stood motionless for & Joseph Grabel of the Rayim-spon- ing social-cultural meetings, De- SHAFOOD few minutes in reverence. The N. W., Washington, D. C. sored Junior A. Z. A. spoke for a procession to the tomb was le The Hebrew Letter Writing borah 263 had the pleasure of few minutes on the "Value of the by Irving Falk, aleph godol Contest, the deadline for which listening to a talk by Dr. D. Scan- A. Z. A. to the Younger Boys.' THE ALEPH WHO IS CONTINUALLY the Potomac Aleph Club, w h is May 1st. is also receiving at- lon, professor of economics at De After the services, refreshments TALKING WHEN OTHER PEOPLE placed the wreath. tention. The subject for the Paul university, were served by the Sisterhood of HAVE THE FLOOR, BUT WHO The wreath laid by A. Z. A, was Letter is left to the discretion The subject of Dr. Scanlon's the Center and by the Alephs. DEMANDS SILENCE WHILE a miniature reproduction of th of the contestant. lecture was "Economic Compari- There were 275 people in attend- HE IS SPEAKING. once placed by the President of son of United States and Ger- ance, composed of Alephs, par- the United States a few hours be many. ents. the Rayim Auxiliary, friends fore. Page 2 THE SHOFAR November 26, 1940 The Camden Alephs Host the SHOFAR Jewish To Orphanage Official Organ Aleph 3adik Aleph of B'nai B'rith At Halloween Party By SYDNEY BUSH Camden, N. J.-The children of Camden's Sheltering Arms EDITOR JULIUS BISNO THE JEW IN THE LITERA- Home were guests of Camden ASSISTANT EDITOR BEN BARKIN TURE OF ENGLAND, by Monta- Chapter 245 at a Halloween par- ASSISTANT EDITOR IRVING LEVITAS gu F. Modder. Published by the ty. The orphans and Alephs played ART EDITOR JACK SHAFTON Jewish Publication Society of the usual holiday games, bobbed CONTRIBUTING EDITORSHARRY CUSHING, BERNARD GOLD. America. This book is an analysis for apples, and enjoyed refresh- STEIN, LOWELL ADELSON, SEYMOUR HOLTZMAN, SOL PUZZLE of the treatment of the Jew in the ments served in the Halloween BREIBART, NATHAN WAHLBERG, GEORGE SHENDELMAN. literature of England from the mode. The A. Z. A. boys sported times of Chaucer to the begin- very red faces when their guests, HY HAVES, SID FRANKLIN, LEONARD BOB FRIEDMAN, AARON ZUCKER, AL JACOBSON, MAX CHOM- By Max.F.Baer, ning of the twentieth century. who ranged in age from 4 to 14, This type of study serves two pur- overwhelmed them in a series of SKY. SUPREME ADVISORY COUNCIL: Sam Beber, Omaha, Nebr. President; Jacor DirectorBNAIBRITH poses: First, it provides the read- Ski-ball games. Officials of the J. Lieberman, Los Angeles, Calit. First Vice-President: Joseph Herbach, Philadelphia er with a review of the various institution later expressed their Pa.. Second President: Julius Bisno. Washington. D. Executive Director; Vocational Service types of literature written during gratitude to Bernie Morgenstern, Barkin, Washington, C. Assistant Director: Irving Levitas, Washington English literary history, since Aelph Godol, and Charlie Fuhr- National Director: Hyman Goldstein, Washington Treasurer Bureau Wilfred B. Feiga. Worcester, Mass. Henry Monsky Omaha. Nebr. Louis Cohen, F't each type has a portrayal of the mann, chairman of the Social Smith. Ark. Sidney Kusworm, Dayton Ohio: Philip M. Klutznick, Omaha, Nebr. according to the type of Service committee. Maurice Bisgyer, Washington, D C.: Nichoias M. Brazy, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Alfred M Cohen, Cincinnati, Ohio; Joe Borenstein, Chicago, Ill.; Irving Kaler, Atlanta Ga. ano Q. If I am conscripted and do literature written, and, second, it Saturday evening, November 2, Sol Dizenfeld, Ambridge, Pa. not volunteer for military service. gives the reader an opportunity found the Camden Alephs being will I have anything to say about of knowing how pictures of the entertained by the members of the the kind of work I will do for the Jew differ with each succeeding Pannonia chapter at a barn dance THE SHOFAR is published twenty-one times per year. Monthly during July, Au gust and September and semi -monthly from October through June, by the Supreme generation. Since England has in Bustleton, Pa. The affair was army? - Gerald Levy, Los An- Advisory Council of the Aleph Zadik Aleph B'nai B'rith. Publication offices, 200 geles. been the country that has wit- in the nature of an exchange par- Service Life Bldg Omaha Nebr and 1003 K St., W., Washington, ] Entered as Second Class Matter Sept. 27. 1939, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under A. Volunteers will probably be nessed the complete degradation ty, for the Camden boys had been the Act of August 24. 1912. given greater preference. How- of the Jew transformed to the hosts at a dance given for the ever, if you are drafted, every picture of modern times, during Pannonia Alephs only a short time NOVEMBER 26, 1940 which judges, Lord Mayors of before. Camden 245 is a firm be- $1 Per Year effort will be made to place you in accordance with your experi- London and other notables can be liever in the value of inter-chap< 4 ence, aptitudes and interests. Aft- Jews, the study of the treatment ter get-togethers as is evidenced er your induction. you will be of the Jew in English history and by previous affairs with Bridge- literature becomes a history of ton, Wilmington, Trenton A D. L. Sending given a battery of psychological Boro Park Sponsors tests and you will be interviewed Jewish life in England. A litera- Atlantic City chapters. ture that can give on Shylock and Preparations for Camden's big- Latest Material Inter-Chapter by personnel workers in order to determine the kind of training Daniel Deronda, to choose two gest social event of the year are Youth Programs and the kind of work for which different ends of the scale, is a progressing rapidly. On Sunday To Chapters literature that displays enough evening, November 24. in the you are suited. The extent to By HOWARD GOLDSTEIN which you prepare yourself for variety to please any discriminat- main ballroom of the Hotel Walt the interview will also have some- ing reader. Whitman, Camden 245 will pre- Chicago, 1.-Fireside discus- New York, N. With a full thing to do with what happens to sent a gala dance, the "Turkey sion groups of the Anti-Defama- program planned, the Temple Trot of 1940." Part of he.pro- tion League of B'nai B'rith will, Beth-El of Boro Park A. C. en- you. BARNEY BARNATO, by Rich- ceeds will be donated to the A. in the near future, forward to the ters its second six months in A. ard Lewinsohn. Published by E. Z. A. Red Cross Ambulance Drive. Aleph Mazkir of every chapter, Z. A. The feature of the program Q. What are the opportunities P. Dutton and Co. This life story its latest Fireside pamphlet, "The will be inter-chapter co-operation in actuarial work?-Sam Beber, of Barney Barnato is adventure of At its first religious meeting of So. Philly Alephs Myth of Jewish Economic Dom- Omaha. the highest sort; his rise from a finance," which contains vital in- the year, Rabbi Schorr of the A. Authorities in the field seem diamond buyer to an alliance with In Armistice Rally formation which every youth temple, spoke on "The Signifi- to agree that there is a demand Cecil Rhodes, the famous Empire should be familiar with. cances of the Recent Holidays." for trained actuaries and that Builder, is a success story if there By MICKEY KAPLAN In sending this material to A. The central theme of his talk con- future prospects look good. It is ever was one. At the age of 20, Philadelphia, Pa, Thursday cerned itself with the idea that Z. A. chapters, the League feels estimated by Eastern Underwriter Barnato was a struggling young evening, Nov. 14, Aleph Marvin that a Jew, not prepared, cannot Judaism was founded not only as magazine (December 6, 1939, is- actor in London: 10 years later. Gordon of South Phila. Chapter defend his people from malicious an emotional outlet for the pent sue) that the United States could he was the richest diamond mer- recited "Your Flag and My Flag" up feeling of the people, but also attempts by propagandists to con- absorb 1,000 more actuaries in chant in South Africa at 40, Bar before the huge gathering of the as a source of protection for the the next 20 years. The fastest nato was one of the greatest fi- parent lodge. The recitation was fuse the thinking of the Ameri- people, and as means of pro- nanciers in the world. Yet it made in behalf of South can people. If this confusion is growing field of actuarial work in tecting their rights. Max Wasser Phila. B 'nai B'rith Armistice cele- recent years has been in the serv- would be a mistake to imagine allowed to spread unchecked, the chapter Kohen Godol, planned the bration. Lientenant Frank ice of the federal government. Barnato to be only a specu- "divide and conquer" technique meeting. (The actuary applies the prin- lator in diamonds; as Lewinsohn Brown, of the U. S. navy, in- of fifth columnists will be As part of its inter-chapter co- spired the audience immensely realized. ciples of statistics to the insur- points out, he was a creative when he discussed "Naval Educa- operation policy, the Boro Park ance business, to pension plans, spirit, who saw in his wealth an tion in America." Lt. Brown's Aleph Mazkirs are requested to and the Ocean Parkway Jewish to workmen's compensation sys- opportunity of giving free play to hand this material over to the Center chapters held a joint sab- speech touched the hearts of all chairman of the Cultural com- bath service at O. P. J. C. Dave items, social security systems and his sense of creativity. His death Alephs present since it was based mittee. Additional copies of the similar agencies.) is as dramatic as his life, and on American Youth. Haber of O. P. J. C. delivered the that story is one of the glittering The first combined social affair pamphlet may be obtained from sermon, while Hy Pasternak, Max pages of Anglo-Jewish history. of South Phila and Ahaveth Chap- Sydney Lavine, in charge of the Wasser and Norman Schneider Q. I am anxious to have sta- ters, was marked as one of the Fireside Discussion Groups, 130 participated for Boro Park. Next tistical information concerning week the same two chapters will @AAAAAAAAA finest closed affairs of the season. N. Wells St., Suite 1602, Chicago, the percentage of Jews in medical III. hold the sabbath service at Boro schools, the number of Jewish BARNEY This being a barn dance, was held THE JEW at Taylors Riding Academy, Park. physicians and any related data. IN THE Phila, Sat. evening, November 10 Beverly Alephs in Also held jointly with O. P. J. -Benjamin R. Epstein, New York LITERATURE C., the chapter ran a meeting de- BARNATO and was climaxed by a big weenie- City. roast and beautiful hay-ride. Armistice Day Parade voted to a discussion of "Sex Hy- A. Jews represented 16 per ENGLAND Chairman Joe Sattin was over- giene," at which Abraham Sperl- cent of the total enrollment in whelmed by the grand turnout of ing, an instructor at the City Col- By MILTON GERSHAW medical schools in 1936, both chapters. All the alephs pre- lege of New York, was the guest Beverly, Mass.-The Beverly B'nai B'rith made its last survey. EMIL LUDWIG sent were thankful to their re- speaker. Aleph Club participated in the However, it is now believed that spective committees for the hard community Armistice Day parade the Jewish enrollment is down to and sincere work that was need- on November 11 here when the Freud Celebrates about 10 per cent. We have no LEWINSOHN ed for the success of this affair, float of the local B'nai B'rith and statistics on the number of Jew- South Phila. Chapter 359 re- Beverly Jewish Community Cen- Anniversary Week ish practitioners. The Conference Sufferance cently nanounced that its first ter won second place. The parade on Jewish Relations has found duty towards national defense was sponsored by the Beverly that in 1936 there were more than IS THE Buffalo, N. Y.-To celebrate will be made when Aleph Don Committee to Defend America. Sigmund Freud A. C.'s first an- 400 communities in the United BADGE Schwartz will depart for Shelby, In addition to the float, the niversary, gala arrangements States with populations of 10,000 Mississippi on January 5th for local B'nai B'rith and A. Z. A. en- were completed to hold the most or over in which no Jewish phy- one year's service. Being a mem- tered a contigent of over 100 men outstanding A, Z. A. affairs ever sicians were known to be practic- ber of Battery -166th Field and boys. held in this vicinity. The affairs ing. The situation may have SACHAR Artillery of the Pennsylvania Na- ARRAM "Defense Insures Peace" was were planned for the week of No- changed since then, particularly tional Guard for three the theme of the Community Cen- vember 17-24. Every committee on account of the settlement of a years, Aleph Schwartz will first ter and B'nai B'rith float. The had its ob to fulfill for the week's number of refugee physicians in report to the colors December 27. marching contingent of B'nai engagements. smaller places. A B'rith was headed by Saul J. Ka- Braddock Dances On Sunday, November 17, a description of PHYSICIANS AND gan, president of the lodge, and basketball game with either the SURGEONS may be secured from COLD PROGROM, by Max L. Braddock, Pa. Braddock 58 his younger brother, Leon H. Ca- B'nai B'rith or a fellow chapter the B'nai B'rith Vocational Serv- Berges. Published by the Jewish recently sponsored its third mu- gan, Aleph Godol of the local A. was held at the Temple Beth Zion ice Bureau (nominal charge of 10 Publication Society of America. tual benefit dance, with Alephs A. headed the A. Z. A. delega- with admission being two or more cents). COLD PROGROM is a story of a from all the surrounding chapters tion. cans of food. The Social Service peaceful Jewish family in pre- in attendance. Marvin Ackerman Committee will attend to seeing Nazi Germany. It tells what hap- was chairman of the affair. Hartman Athletes that this food is distributed to (EDITOR'S NOTE: Mr. Baer pened to it after the Nazis came the needy on Thanksgiving Day, will answer through this column into power. In a sense, it is the Hear Football Talk Receve Trophy while the athletic committee as- questions of general interest per- story of all German-Jewry, rely- By MATHEW MADNICK sures us of a victory. taining to vocational guidance. By LESTER ABRAMSON ing upon the fairness and culture Madison, Rosch, of On November 21. a closed af- Write to him at 1003 K Street, of their fellow citizens, a proud the State Beverage Tax Commis- Brooklyn, N. plaque will be presented in the near future to fair for Sigmund Freud Alephs N. W., Washington, D. C.) and gifted community succumbing sion, was the guest speaker at a only held. Rounding out the week to the wave of barbarism that social meeting recently held by the Gustave Hartman Chapter 334 for its success in winning the of activity, Sigmund Freud spon- sored an open affair similar to Calling All Hams! only a few thought possible. This Madison Chapter 154. Mr. Rosch championship of Brooklyn in the is not a horror story; it tells of entertained the Alephs by narrat- touch-tackle tournament, in which that published in the monthly tragedy, but without tears. There ing to them his football days un- practically all the chapters in program. The cultural committee Washington, D. -The list is a character in this book, a Dr. der Knute Rockne of Notre Dame New York City are participating had invited a prominent speaker of Radio Hams is growing. Two Reiss, who exemplifies the true The Gustave Hartman Chapter to address them on that day. Af- more A. Z. A. amateurs in the spirit of Judaism in face of dan- "great." This book is a study of ter the speaker, both the first and 334 held its second semi-annual field have turned in their sta- ger. The author of this book roller skating party here on Sat- second degrees were presented. Jewish history between two wars: tion numbers. The complete early in 1933 knew the dire re- the last (or First) World War urday night, November 2. Sup- list is as follows: sults of Nazi control, and or and the present one. It is an ported by almost all the chapters Staten Island William Alpert -W9SWJ. ganized the Union of Jewish Art- exhaustive survey of Jewish his< and Aleph clubs in New York Alephs Active Harry WW--W8PXY ists in Hamburg. He had to leave tory that is continually enlivened City, the affair was a huge suc- Irving Berger-W9YGQ Germany in 1935, so he fled to with stories as only Dr. Sachar cess, socially as well as finan- Staten Island, N. Y.-Staten Is- Albert Stein-W9LFY. Shanghai. After a short stay in can tell them. It is thorough in cially. land Alephs participated in the Julius Hoffer-W8UFH. Manila, Berges came to this coun- its treatment, and a reading of On Sunday evening, November local Armistice day parade. Bernie Trachtman-W1MJN try, and he is living here now. it will prepare any young Jew 10, the chapter played host at a The chapter is in the middle of Marvin Klein-W8UDL with a knowledge of the status smoker given in honor of the a membership drive, under the Bob Goldberg W9ZDK SUFFERANCE IS THE BADGE. of the Jew today. The last chap- Kingsway Gershom Seixas chairmanship of Aleph Sol Dunn If you are a radio ham, send by Abram L. Sachar. Published ter, dealing with the problem of chapter of Brooklyn. The Alephs The A. Z. A. Sabbath featured in your station number to the by Alfred Knopf. The National American Jewry, ends on a note of the three chapters and their Mr. Louis Brier of the New York SHOFAR now. Let's put A. Z. Director of B'nai B'rith's Hillel of faith and promise that should friends joined in the fun of the ADL, who spoke on "The Position A. on the air-waves. Foundations has again written a re-echo throughout the American evening. of the Jew Today.' book that merits the adjective Jewish community. November 26, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 3 Leo M. Cherne at New York Rally York Aleph Club New York Chats Host to Keystone December 21, and 22nd are called author Ben Barkin writes, By MORRIS ROSENTHAL dates for all New York alephs. Haves wishes to announce that York, Pa The York Aleph Each borough council is holding he's not in the banking business. club, which had been in existance their annual winter tournament Feiga's nickname, though, for less than a month, was host to and convention on that date. is "Panze." Ask any Bostonian the monthly meeting of the South- Grand parties are in store for all about this famous banker. ern Council of the Keystone Re- -and the price will be reason- Talk has it that both Long gion. Alephs from Reading, Lan- able. Bronx-Manhattan has al- Beach (hitting on all cylinders in caster, Lebanon, Harrisburg, West ready announced theirs at $.100 the drive to lead the way in the Chester and York participated in for a dance and banquet, Long Island) and Cyrus Adler and the all-day affair. Island's will be no more than a World's Fair Aleph Clubs had The officers' meeting and the $1.25 for the same, and Brooklyn grand membership smokers. Plen- general meeting consumed about well, maybe a little more. The ty of spirit they sure have three hours of the afternoon. boys have a big Hotel Dance up a swell list of pledges. Don't for- These were attended by practical- their sleeves. Your mazkir, godol, get-drive-and get these men ly all of the Alephs present. The and advisor will hear about it-- into AZA by December 1. officers' meeting was the first of so get after them to tell you. Still wating to hear about its kind held in a few years in And talking about tournaments your chapter's plans for build an- the Council, and it was found to -all the basketball tournaments other chapter campaign. be a tremendous success. are under way in each borough. Talk about fun- and a dance Following the general meeting, Make sure your team gets in all AZA would have loved the Reading engaged the York and there and wins. Follow the sched- Cinema Lodge affair at the Hotel Lebanon table tennis teams in ule. And-don't forget, chapter Pennsylvania. Glen Miller, Woody matches as part of the Southern gisbor, send Haves that Herman, Abe Lyman, Benny Council's Inter Chapter Athletic $2.00 bond fee. This will be re- Goodman, Count Basle, Tommy program. Reading defeated York turned if your chapter does not Reynolds were the bands which 4-0, and also conquered Lebanon forfeit a game. entertained all. And you should 4-0. At the present time Reading The reports (all glowing) are see Julius Bisno rumba to Benny is leading the field for the ICAP still coming in about the Sabbath Goodman-yeh. Looked like Jay cup with 1.800 points. Its closest Services. If you haven't told Alvin trying to walk at the age of competitor is Lebanon with 250 Haves about it yet-do-and also six months. see to it that your Sopher puts B'nai B'rith leaders who read points. it into the Shofar. still can't this column: We need more B'nai The banquet, which was attend- get over the grandone he attend- B'rith men from New York to aid ed by about 85 persons, was a huge success. The mothers and ed at East New York. The boys us as Advisors. And Advisors- take advantage of the training daughters of York cooked the ran their own in the special Boys meal and also served it. Congregation. 400 boys from 9 courses. years up attended and about 150 Regret informing you alephs New York, N. Y.-Leo M. Cherne, former national A. Z. A. girls. And the thing which was that some chapters have been oratorical champion and author of the current best-seller, "M Greenstone Welcomes thrilling was the fact that it hap- forced to change mazkirs but Day and What It Means to You," is shown addressing the New pens every Saturday morning. the mazkir is the key man to a York City A. Z. A. rally held recently at Hotel Edison. To his Roving Ambassador Don't forget East New York needs chapter. Get after him to do his left is seated Haves, city director for A. Z. A. Youths, un- your help for their dance Decem- job-or else. decided about their future careers, were urged to enter the ever- Jersey City, N. ber 14. Too few chapters are entering Greenstone Chapter 201 welcomed Regardless of what that so- Debate and Oratory. How about growing technical fields. home their "roving ambassador, it, fellows? in the person of Phil Weinfeld, Don't forget December 21, 21. Gershwin Alephs in Borough Conventions. Frankford Alephs Plan Publication member of the local chapter for Ambulance Drive In Active Program Exchange List four years. Phil has recently re- turned from his trip around the Braddock 58 Unbeaten world, and related his experi- By AL BROOKS Washington, D. C.-Many chap- ences at a recent meeting of the By LAURENCE RODSON Philadelphia, On Friday ters are beginning to start their chapter. He went to Havana, Los Angeles, -Answering In Western Pa. evening, November 8. Frankford own chapter publications, it was Panama, and through the Pan- the call of the Shofar, George Softball Chaptre 289 performed the A. Z. announced here today in Wash- ama Canal to San Pedro, Calif. Gershwin Chapter 399 is holding A. Sabbath Services before an ington. The mail has been flood- The local San Pedro chapter a raffle, the proceeds of which showed Phil full A. Z. A. hospi- audience of approximately 150 ed with examples of these chap- are to be turned over to the A. Z. Alephs and theri parents. Aleph ter papers, in which budding jour- tality by their dinner, followed by A. Ambulance Fund. The prize is Braddock, the past sea- nalists try their talents. a tour of Los Angeles and Holly- Edward Ginsburg led the service a $15 Electric Clock and the son, Braddock took highest hon- drawing will be held in Decem- as Cantor, and Aleph Isadore Ro- It is suggested that these chap- wood. Aleph Weinfeld's trip took ors in four A. Z softball tour- senthal delivered the sermon, en- ters continue to send in their pa- him through Hawaii, Japan, ber joint Social affair with naments in the W. P. C. region titled, 'Religion in our Present pers to the National Office. If Corea, Shanghai, India, South Af- the Gershwin Junior Girls Auxili- by overcoming the strong teams Crisis.' Alephs Bernard Shapiro, chapter has not done so, it should rica, and thence back to America. ary of New Castle, Brownville, Erie, Seymour Shapiro and Al Brooks begin now. He vividly described the plight With an excellent attendance Beaver Falls and Butler. led the congregation in respon- There are several chapters that and poverty of the oppressed Chi- from the chapter, parents, and 10- William Weiser, the athletic sive reading. After the service. a want to start such papers, and nese peoples. It was extremely cal community, the Chapter ob- chairman, has reported that his served National A. Z. A. Sabbath forum was held downstairs, with want to see how other chapters interesting to hear the conditions committee is shaping up a basket- with services conducted by the the various alephs discussing the publish theirs. If your chapter of the refugee Jews, who had ball squad that will soon be ready sermon that had been delivered sought a haven in Shanghai, and alephs at the Wilshire Menorah publishes a paper, please send in to meet competition. by Aleph Rosenthal. The congre- a letter to Julius Bisno, 1003 K to hear first-hand information of Center. Participating in the serv- The A. Z. A. Sabbath program gation was then served tea and conditions in the Far East. ices were Alephs Ernest Michel Street, N. W., Washington, D. C., arranged by the religious com- cake, and the program for the and Martin Cooper with Aleph in which the name and address mittee, of which Arthur Rosen- evening was concluded. Godol Mel King giving the open- of the editor is given. This will Ontario's Sweetheart berg is chairman, was held No- ing and closing prayers. The ser- Recently, Frankford Chapter permit for a real mailing list for vember 8. The chapter's trained 289 ran a successful "Barn mon was delivered by a promin- other chapters that are putting choir of 10 Alephs conducted the Dance" at the Safety Rod and ent personage in the Community. out their own papers. Taking an inventory of the services. Aleph Godol Harry Gun Club in Bustleton, Pa. It was Crossman delivered the sermon. a gala affair, with prizes being chapter recently, George Gersh- The main speaker of the evening win 399 revealed that it has in presented for the most original Girls Join Alephs in was a prominent Ben Brith of costumes, The boys' prize was Sabbath Service its ranks several outstanding per- the district. Mothers of the mem- won by Aleph Auston Goldberg, sonages in A. Z. A. Head Advisor Sanford Barth was recently ap- bers prepared refreshments. who dressed as a battered basket- By LEONARD J. LEBENSON ball player. Aleph Goldberg's or- pointed Field Secretary of the McKeesport, Pa. On Friday Southern Region of Dist. 4: Aleph Large Crowd Attends iginality was shown in the fact evening, November 15th, McKees- Laurence Rodson was appointed that he is very un-athletically in- port Chapter 94 of Aleph Zadik Berkwitz Service clined. The entire affair was run National A. Z. A. Scouting Chair- Aleph held its annual A. Z. A. by Alephs Eugene Toltzis, Donald man; Aleph Godol Mel King is the Sabbath Services at the Temple By KENNETH KOLLMAN Gordon, and Edward Ginsburg. new Social Chairman of the'South- B'nai Israel in McKeesport. These Pittsfield, Mass. The Max H. Continuing its excellent social ern Regional Council; Aleph services were held in conjunction Berkwitz Chapter 293 held their service work in Philadelphia, Louis Miller is the Scouting Chair- with the B. Z. B. Aleph William annual A. Z. A. Sabbath Friday Frankford Chapter recently con- man of the Southern Regional Keller conducted the services, Council. evening, November 8, at 8:15 p. tributed $8. 10 for the purpose m. at the Temple Anshe Ammonin of buying instruments, for the and Aleph Harry L. Wechsler de- Discuss Plan to before a large gathering of par- Downtown Hebrew Orphanage livered the sermon. The opening ents, friends and Alephs. James Home. prayer was given by Miss Louise Aid British Leiberman delivered the opening Spiegel and the closing prayer by prayer, after which, the choir Thanksgiving Dance Aleph Alam Amper. Miss Harriet By SIDNEY SCHIFFMAN Katz sang a solo. sang a few selections. Rabbi Saul Held in Chelsea Brooklyn, N. Y.-On Tuesday, Habas spoke on the "Three Points Final plans and arrangements October 29. at the Baith Israel of A. Z. A." Herman Zomick. have been made by Aleph Wil- By ALFRED GREEN Anshai Emes Temple House, the liam Keller and his committee for advisor of the local chapter, spoke Chelsea, Mass. The Chelsea Toronto, Canada-Miss Eleanor Tau Alpha Gamma A. C. held a briefly about the organization. the Thanksgiving Dance. The Clover Aleph club will sponsor its Charney, of Toronto, was chosen cultural meeting during which the Sam Levitan preached the sermon dance is semi-formal, to be held sixth annual Thanksgiving dance. "Sweetheart of A. Z. A." at a question of "Should the United entitled "The Plight of the Jew Thanksgiving night, Thursday, at the Chatterbox, William Penn, conference of the Southern On- States Send Aid to Britin?" was in This War-Torn World.' Ed- November 28, at the American Pittsburgh. tario region at Kitchener, Ont. discussed. Matt Lascowski, a ward Weiner delivered the clos- Legion Ballroom Chelsea, Sidney She competed with many other member of the William Allen ing prayer. Following the serv- Green is chairman, and his com- Observe Anniversary Ontario girls and received a lov- White Committee to Aid the A1- ices. refreshments were served in mittee consists of Sam Rovner. ing cup. Eleanor was runner-up lies, was the guest speaker of the the vestry rooms. Nathan Finklestein, AI Green and By MARVIN CHURNLY when Fay Edelist was chosen evening. The who James and Theodore Leiber- William Wolfson. Louisville, -Kentucky "Sweetheart of A. Z. A.' at the voiced their opinions were Jack man, co-chairmen of the religious The Clovers participated joint- Chapter 404 officially opened its Toronto chapter's Youth Aliyah Decker, speaking for aid to Brit- committee, assisted by Sol Cohen, ly with the Chelsea Chapter 238 social season with the first an- dance last year. ain, and Martin Landau, speak- Sam Levitan and Merwin Schech in the national A. Z. A. Sabbath, nual anniversary dinner-dance at ing against aid to Britain. Fol- ter, were in charge of the affair. November 8, at the Chelsea He- the Colonial Gardens on Sunday, Oak Lane Has Sabbath lowing this there was an open brew School. Co-chairmen were October 27. The guest speakers Philadelphia, Pa. The Oak discussion after which refresh- Send for Blotter Lawrence Plotnick and Milton were Morris Borowitz and District Lane Chapter 363 held its service ments were served. Berkowitz. School committeeman 2 Field Secretary Bernard Gold- at the Logan Community syna- The following Tuesday, election Burlington, Vt.-Maccabee Clement Norton of Boston was stein. The toastmaster was Bob gogue, Tenth and Duncannon night, a stag social was held to 354's successful Red Cross Blot- the main speaker at the service. Linker. Short remarks were streets. Lee Finkle acted as read- celebrate the birthday of Aleph ter can be obtained by all inter- The Clovers also conducted an made by Advisor Phil Schechter, er and Sam Goldblum as the can- Bob Altschuler. While the frank ested chapters by sending a post- Armistice day program and played and by Aleph Godol Moe Bilsky. tor. The choir included the B'nai furters and soda were being card to Burton Ginsburg, 83 Peru host to the Revere Junior League, The basketball team is now or- B'rith girls of Oak Lane. Aleph served, a musical quiz was held Street, Burlington, Vt. November 10. at the A. Z. A ganized and is practicing regular- Godol Morris Thal preached the which was won by Aleph Lew room of the Hebrew school. A ly under the direction of Coach sermon. He spoke on the "Sig- Lewitz. The prize was credit to- Plan now for February's Youth humorous debate was held be- Irvin Goldstein and Captain Kolh- nificance of Jewish Youth Attend- ards two months' dues. and Demrocracy Rally. tween the two groups. man Stern. ing Services." SUPPORT AZA'S AMBULANO DRIVE Page 4 THE SHOFAR November 26, 1940 Burlington to Make "Is There One in Adelson Announces Your Chapter?' Bid for the National Let Shafton Know Tournament Program Somewhere in California- Best Chapter Award Even the fertile mind of AZA's Philadelphia, -Comprehen- Wilkes-Barre Chapter 297 will itinerant puppeteer and staff sive plans for the Winter Tourna- house the Alephs from the ten artist, Jack Shafton, is running ment to be held throughout Dis- Chapters composing the Northern By BURTON GINSBURG chapter sponsored a Jewish Com- barren of new ideas for his trict 3 were announced today by Council of Keystone Region. on Burlington, Vt.-M a ccabee munity Skit Nite with seven other classical series: "There's One Lowell Adelson, District Director. December, 28. 29, while Hazelton, Chapter 354 is slowly being recog- Jewish organizations participating In Every Chapter.' He claims Each of the 73 Chapters and Allentown, Bethlehem, Pottsville, nized as the most active club in and this venture netted the He- to have run the gamut of all Aleph Clubs comprising the Dis- Shenandoah, Easton, Wilkes= this city, primarily for its Com- brew Free School the much need- emotional responses from "A" trict has been assigned to one of Barre, Williamsport, Anthracite, munity Service work, which has ed sum of nearly $200.00 With to "7" and back to "A" again, the 8 Winter Tournaments to be Fraters and Pittsotn Chapters and bene praised by many of Burling- but still the Alephs cry for held in December. Four 'Section- Aleph Clubs vie in the tourney, these two noteworthy projects al- ton's leading citizens, The chap- more. al" tournies will be conducted in Aleph Daniel Kaplan is General ready finished, the chapter is far- ter is also planning to make a Jack took a new lease on life January among the winners in Chairman. from letting up. bid for the national "best all- The chapter has started on one the other day when Babe Ralph the preliminary regionals, with The Philadelphai A Coun- around AZA Chapter" plaque. of the most active Vocational of Easton Chapter 260 sent in the District Finals Tournament to cil is sponsoring the winter events some ideas which resulted in The community service commit- be held in March, 191. Guidance programs ever attempt- among the 16 Chapters and Aleph tee recently finished a large desk several new drawings that com- ed here. A liberary of college cat- Braddock Chapter 58 will be Clubs in the city, in conjunction size blotter which contained ad- mence with this issue. alogues has been started, and stu- host to Pioneer, McKeesport, Key- with the city board of advisors. vertisements from some of the How about giving Jack the dents will be able to consult these stone, Altoona. Three Rivers, Beth and under the supervision of Na= leading merchants in the city. The catalogues, as well as numerous inside dope on some of the El of Pitt and Brownsville Chap- tional Deputy Frederick K. Weiss, full proceeds received from this pamphlets which will be kept on Alephs in your chapter? Send ters of the Southwest Pennsylvan- Two basketball leagues are well novel venture were contributed to your ideas to Jack Shafton, in hand. Secondly, on this program ia Region on December 8. Aleph underway. under the direction of the local chapter of the American is listed the starting of what is care of AZA Headquarters, Godol Harry Cossman is General Aleph Bill Layton, and the top- Red Cross. to be known as the Maccabee Vo- 1003 K St. N. W. Washington, Chairman. ranking teams will compete for Immediately following the com- D. C. cational Guidance Employment Mountaineer (Huntington, W. city honors on March 2. Debate pletion of this well done job, the Service, which will aid local V.) Chapter 198 will sponsor the elimination contests will begin in boys to obtain part time jobs. West Virginia Regional Meet on This service, after only an exsit- Barkin Speaks December, under the chairman- December 15, under the Chair- ship of Leonard Rosenthal with Savannah Prepares ence of one week, enabled one manship of Aleph Mazkir Richard the finals set for March 2. Four Jewish fellow to gain a job in At Installation of London. Emek Chapter and preliminary oratory contests will For Regional Tourney, a local department store. Finally Wheeling Aleph Club will be the be held in January and February, on the program, the committee New Richmond Club guests. honors on March 2. December 29-31 has made definite steps to obtain Samuel Greenstone (Jersey with the winners vieing for city some of Burlington's finest speak- City) Chapter 201 is to be host The sponsors and dates of the ers on subjects pertaining to Richmond, Va.-On November to the Chapters in Northern New Regional Tournaments for South- By JACK COOPER youth and vocational guidance. 11, 1940, scarcely two years after Jersey Area on December 22. P. ern Council of Keystone Region Savannah, Ga.-Savnah, Ga., The chapter's community work the first Richmond installation of A. G. Elias Levinson is Chairman and the Northwest Pa. Area will will be the conventión city on is not even finished with all this an A. Z. A. chapter, a second of the veent. Paterson, Samuel be announced soon. December 29-31 for the Southern work. For Thanksgiving, the chapter was installed here by Ben Greenstone, Ezekial, Montclair, Semi-final tournaments are to Regional Tournament of District chapter will contribute two large Barkin, assistant executive direc- Felix Fuld, West Hudson, Pas- be conducted in each of the four No. 5. Three big days of tourna- baskets of food to the city for tor of A. Z. A. The installation saic, Robert Morris, Essex and Dr. "sections" of District 3 in Janu- ment competition and convention distribution among the needy. Not ceremonies of the Monarch Aleph Jos Goldberger and ary and February. Sponsors of fun, climaxed with a gala New forgetting the requests of the fra- club took place at a banquet spon- Aleph Clubs are competing in pre- the New Jersey Sectional Meet, Year's Eve celebration, will high- ternity itself, the chapter will con- sored by the Richmond Chapter liminary elimination contests in Keystone Finals, Western Penn- light the Fourth Annual Tourna- tribute to the A. Z. A. Ambulance 368. Many A. Z. A. and B'nai debate and basketball, under the sylvania and West Virginia Sec- ment and Convention of the Re- fund before the end of the month. B'rith notables were present, in- direction of Deputy Henry Garrod tional, will be announced shortly gion. cluding Max Kirshstein, formerly and Advisor Sam Grossman. The The fourth area, Philadelphia, Savannah Chapter 206, the host Hazelton Has of Charleston, S. C., Max Bellov finals in these events, plus the or- will continue its winter program chapter, is leaving no stones un- Anniversary Month and wife of Washington, D. C., atory contest, will be handled by as a "section." turned in planning for the hun- Ben Williamowsky of Potomac Samuel Greenstone Chapter on The District 3 Finals Tourna- dreds of Alephs and their guests December 22. By CY HERSCH chapter, Herbert Fine, past Re- ment will be conducted in March, who will convene in their city Convention City (Atlantic City ) with the winners of the four "sec- Hazelton, -The 10th Anni- gional Godol, from Roanoke, Va., from all parts of Georgia, South Chapter 236 will welcome Simon versary of the Hazelton Chapter and Mr. Archie Harris, Norfolk, tional" meets competing, Carolina, Florida and North Caro- Va., president of the Virginia Wolf. Atlantic City, Wilmington, No. 137 will be held throughout lina for a full program of debates. Camden, Baron de Hirsch and the month of November. An event lodges of B'nai B'rith; Mr. Israel basketball tournaments, oratori- Tenton hapters on December 28 TO marked each week. On Novem- November, president of Rimmon cal contest, bowling tournament. for a three day stay. P. dances, banquets, luncheons, so- ber 8. the nationally celebrated Lodge (Richmond) B. B.: Rueben ney "Smokey" Crane is Chairman A. Z. A. Sabbath was held under Goldman, advisor, and, of course, of this tournament of the Consti- cials, business meetings and visits the direction of the religious Ben Barkin tution Region. by outstanding leaders of chairman, Lou Dubinsky On Acting as master of ceremonies, B'rith A. A. November 7th. a debate was held Morton Honeyman, 368 advisor. The Jewish Educational Alli- at the monthly B'nai B'rith meet- and formerly of Roanoke, Va., in- ance, Savannah's Jewish Commu- ing. The participants were the troduced Ben Barkin, guest speak- nity Center. will be headquarters members who are to debate at er for the night. Ben gave an in- for the convention and all of the the Wilkes-Barre winter tourna- spiring speech, stirring as it was, District Two Chatter three days' events will be held ment. On the 21st of November on the workings of A. Z. A., citing within close proximity of this Jerry Safur, A. Z. A.'s Boiler By MARLIN LIEBERSTEIN meeting point. The festivities will a Minstrel Show was held, pre- sented by the A. Z. A. and B. B. Kid,' as an inspiring example of start with a pre-convention social G. The Minstrel was under the courage and true A. Z. A. spirit. sponsored by the alumni of the A gavel was presented Aleph My (pause) friends. The time prize in the national Best Chapter chapter on Saturday night, De- capable leadership of advisor Ai Godol Hyman Hyman of the new has come (slight pause) to once Contest last June. These ambiti- cember 28. Paradise. To climax the month of club by the Richmond chapter as again hear choice morsels of ous boys have designs on the na- events there will be a party at a token of good faith. news, activity, and goings-on, of tional first-place prize this year, Russian's Night Club. Jax Alephs Enjoy Following the banquet and im- that famed stronghold of A. Z. A. and promise full and complete in- Outdoor Picnic pressive ceremony, a dance was dom, that unbeatable combination formation on the proposed con- Chicago Chapters Hold held at Temple Beth El of Best-Chapter-Award contend- vention, which, incidentally, may Annual Dance ers. that birthplace of famous be incorporated with its famed A. Jacksonville, Fla.-A group of personages such as Aaron (See z. A. Revue, as soon as plans ma- Jax A. Z. A. members, friends By D. BRICKMAN San Diego Dances the world in District 2) Zucker, terialize. Watch this column for and guests, numbering close to Chicago, Ill. Aaron 380 and or to put it modestly, that out- further information-s your 50 persons, enjoyed one of the Bialik 212 held their Annual San Diego, Calif.-01 Novem- standing leader of A. Z. A. divi- Mazkir for subsequent details. most delightful social events in A. Z. A. Frolic Saturday night, ber 3, San Diego Chapter 122 sions, District 2. And now for ochids as time may the chapter's history, when a November 2. The dance, held at presented their seventh annual Speaking of Aaron Zucker-and permit. First, to Aleph Sam Cher- steak supper party and an old- the Sovereign Hotel, was a great Dance and Entertainment night who is District 2 isn't? (you can rik. Gisbor of the newly formed fashioned barn dance was held success. at the beautiful Don Room of the take that either way, Erring) Judah Touro Aleph Club in St. riverfront estate of Aleph In the large crowd present El Cortez Hotel. Dancing, enter- we must not waive comment on Louis, who gains our personal Godol Meyer Weiss. Outdoor were many prominent B'nai tainment, and refreshments were his new Shofar attempt, entitled nomination for winner of the na- games, fishing. boat riding, danc- B'rith men and many members of the features which the large "Life in the Wilds of District 2." tional best sermon contest. as a ing, etc., made for a most out- other well-known fraternities. crowd enjoyed. During the inter- or, "If Barkin can write on a suit- result of his inspiring speech at standing affair. Milton Silverstein, Aaron's mission, a well arranged floor case, so can I." Honestly, though, the St. Louis Council's National On November 9. the chapter, in Aleph Godol, received several we sincerely feel that our boy show was presented and was fol- A. Z. A.: "Sabbath, To Aleph Al co-operation with the Hillel so- Aaron's travels are justified, if congratulatory notes and tele- Balin, M. C. of two A. Z. A. lowed by the La Conga, which cieties of the University of Flori- for no other reason than his Revues," who has decided to grams, both during and after the da, University of Georgia and the was led by Mr. Solof of the B'nai quaint process of teaching all lads dance, indicating that a grand become drummer boy for Uncle Florida State College for Women. B'rith. Credit goes to Aleph Mor- and lassies in District 2 how to Sam's 138th regiment down in held a football dance at the Wind- time was had by all. Music was ris Slayen and Sid Berman, the adjudge each other: said judg- Arkansas--t Aleph Lister Hand- by Len Marvin and his orchestra. sor hotel ballroom in Jax. The chairmen of the affair. ment being achieved through us- 1er, swiftly becoming an expert dance was the aftermath of the age of the word SHAR-R-P for pilot in the C. A. A. training pro- annual Georgia Florida football at Maccabee Affair; Nets $200 all fellows gaining his approval, gram-to the six or seven mem- rivalry. Special football numbers and the cognomen substantial for bers of the 'Fighting 28'th" were played throughout the eve- all girls (they all meet with his squad, proudly wearing the uni- ning and novelty dances were pre- approval) Rumor has it that this forms of the Washington Univers- sented. It was the chapter's sec- S.R.O lad is really earning the friend- ity R. o. T. C. unit, while trying ond annual football dance. ship of District 2's many alephs to learn how to aim the big coast and rooters, what with the Cleve- artillery guns of their unit. How Hear Talk on Music land council presenting him with about news of other chapters and a fine traveling set and wallet alephs in District 2 who also con- By HARNEY .SADLER upon his departure from that city, tend that "He's my Uncle!" and the St. Louis council pooling Savannah, Ga. New officers Send it, and all other items of have been elected to replace sev- their resources to buy him a pen District 2 interest and activity to and pencil set. not to mention a eral who have transferred from 761 Westgate, St. Louis, Mo., for Savannah because of pressing bus- beautifully boxed slightly deteri- inclusion in this column. Your orated herring, presented at a iness. Bobby Gordon, outstand- chapter publications are swell farewell party given him by St. summaries of your activities, so ing Aleph and popular athlete, Louis 28. But don't get our boy ship them in, too. And now, until was selected to complete the term Aaron A. Z. A. from of Aleph Godol. In addition sev- the next time, we'll sign off. with start to finish-Aaron Zucker, sage words of advice, quote-un- eral new advisors have been add- Aristocrat. cover some new sources for stor- ed to the board. including Her- man Popkin, alumnus of Augusta This is strictly off the record, ies at your respective conventions. 192, and formerly an assistant to but word is trickling in through the director of the Jewish Student the 'grapevine' that a certain chapter in a certain city on the Present "Review" Union at the University of Geor- gia. biggest river in the country is At the October 20th meeting, contemplating tossing about the Sharon, Pa. "Jews in Review! Aleph Jacob Lang spoke on mu- biggest District Convention in his- was presented by the Shenango Burlington, Vt.-They had to put out the "S. R. O." sign sic, illustrating his talk with se- tory. (Modest, aren't they?) Valley chapter to its sponsoring at the recent Community Skit Nite sponsored by Macabee Chap- Those in the know claim that this lections and contrasts of classical B'nai B'rith Lodge here recently. ter 354, and which enabled them to contribute nearly $200 to certain chapter is none other than and swing music. The following Later in the week, the A. Z. A. the local Talmud Torah. Seven local clubs participated. They District 2's own Best Chapter meeting was highlighted by a dis- Sabbath was presented before a plan to make it an annual affair. The local Alephs are now out Contest Winner, St. Louis 28, cussion of world affairs. capacity crowd, with many Alephs to raise money for the A. Z. A.-Red Cross Ambulance. that also carried home the second participating in the service. November 26, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 5 There'll Be Order in Popkins 'Popping' Cleveland Briefs MILWAUKEE This New Aleph Club Up Again in Augusta By CARL SHUSTERMAN ALEPHS IN JOINT By ABE BOLGLA Thanks to all those who made president; Morris Woolman, vice- Augusta, Ga. a highly sue- the A. Z. A. Sabbath in Cleveland president; Barnett Lurie, secre- cessful community dance, given SABBATH SERVICES one of the outstanding affairs of tary. The advisors thank Regional on October 31, Miss Hilda Popkin, the year. Marvin Klein, chairman, Deputy Emanuel Stern and his sister of the Popkin Boys," was did a swell job. All who attended beautiful wife Florence for the elected "Chapter Sweetheart. will remember the beautiful He- gracious hospitality at the last Milwaukee, Wis.-Over four She will represent the chapter in brew rendition of the Star meeting. the regional sweetheart contest hundred friends, parents and rel- Spangled Banner and the inspira- We want to congratulate all which is sponsored in connection atives of A. Z. A. boys joined with tional forum. the newly elected officers of the with the Southern Regional the Alephs in observing National The outstanding social service Greater Cleveland A. Z. A. Coun- Tournament A. Z. A. Sabbath. The services cil. Elmer Olkes is the new Aleph were entirely taken over by the project of the coming month is Aleph M. K. Steinberg is busily being planned by the Glenville Godol. The new administration is engaged on a project which was Alephs of the various Milwaukee chapter. On December 24th they really starting off on the right started by A. Z. A., but which is chapters. The service was spon- are giving a party at the Ortho- foot, having already had an exe- now a community project. A gi- sored by the Milwaukee Council dox Jewish Orphan Home. They cutive meeting and the program gantic card party is being spon- of A. Z. A., with all six chapters are distributing gifts and refresh- for the coming year has been sored by all local Jewish organ- participating; the religious chair- ments to the children and are planned. Julius Miller. retiring izations, proceeds of which will man of each chapter composed providing entertainment. Nice go- Aleph Godol of the Council, did Photo by C. Shusterman. be given to some city relief or- the arrangements committee. ing, Glenville. an excellent job during his tenure ganization for the purchase of The program consisted of open- in office and is always ready to Philadelphia, Pa.- November I know that all of you are plan- Thanksgiving baskets for the ing and closing prayers, complete help. 12, Brother Harry Gilbert (right) ning to attend the winter tourna- needy persons outside the Jewish Friday evening services with In- Remember the gigantic rally chairman of the board of advisors community. terpretor, Cantor and Choir, and ments to be held in Lorain, De- which is going to be held on Sun- of Philadelphia presented a gavel cember 28-30. A really gala af- On Sunday, November 10, twen- an address entitled "Democracy day, December 1. Your chairman, to Morris Waitsman A. G. of the Works." A memorial service was fair has been promised us and our ty alephs and advisers journeyed Jay Bloch, has planned one of the Ruben J. Miller, Aleph club, latest Sumter, S. C., to present a pro- held for A. Z. A. boys who passed teams are prepared to walk away finest programs we have ever to be installed in this city. Aleph gram before the B'nai B'rith away. with a good share of the honors. seen. Nick Brazy will be there, Waitsman, on accepting the gavel, lodge there. The program fea- The prayers were given by Eliot There are still a few chapters Nanny Stern and Aaron Zucker assured the audience of over 300 tured a meeting of A. Z. A. in Bernstein, Bay Shore 387 and who have not paid their S. A. C. will be there, and all of your fra- people that he would do every- which the activities of the order Larry Malavsky, Shofar A. C., re- assessments. In order for you to ternity brothers in Greater Cleve- thing he could to make A. Z. A. were depicted and explained in spectively. Rubin Lesgold, R. H be able to participate in the com- land will be there. A. Z. A. songs and B. B. proud of his Chapter. full. Also on the program was the Witt 310, served as Interpretor. ing convention your chapter has which you never knew existed On the left can be seen Loweil sermon entered in the A. Z. A Sam Popuch, R. H. Witt 310, was to be paid-up. will be sung, a Quiz Bee will be Adelson, District 3 director, who sermon contest by aleph Maxwell the Cantor and was assisted by a Your advisors have organized held, a play will be presented, and smiles approvingly. Steinberg. The program was di- choir composed of Sylvan Gold- so that they can give your prob- Lakewood and Meisel chapters Other officials present were rected by advisor Elliott Serotta. man, Gilead 239; Harvey Kipen, lems closer attention. The officers will be given their permanent Benjamin Frank. District 3 chair- On the night of November 3, a R. H. Witt 310; Jack Weiner, elected are: Stanley Rosenberg, charters. Come and bring a friend. man of A. Z. A. who presented the stag smoker was held at the Y. Simon Kander 4005: Harry charter to Chales Wecht, chair- M. H. A. with Dr. Solomon Tan- Schoenfeld, R. H. Witt 310: Mel man of the advisory board; Maur- enbaum, an advisor, lecturing on vin Raskin, Shofar Aleph club, Calgary Sponsors Dignitaries Attend ice Cohen, President of the Phila- social diseases. Cigarettes and and Ervin Chudnow, R. H. Witt delphia B. B. Council: and Fred Dallas Anniversary chewing gum were distributed to 310. City-Wide Contest; K. Weiss, City Director of A. Z. the members present. The address was delivered by Celebration A. who acted as M. C. George Gratz, executive secretary Publish Paper of the Milwaukee Jewish Council By ABE LICHTENSTEIN Los Angeles Chapter Mehl, Shendelman and first vice-president of Gilead Calgary, Alberta-Calgary 31, Travels to San Diego Aid in Shreveport Lodge 41 of B'nai B'rith. The By MYRON SHNITKA Dallas, Texas The Dallas memorial service was given by Chapter 135 celebrated its 10th in the city of the foothills, nest- anniversary with a Decade Cele- Organization Plans Dan Rotterman, Gilead 239. Mil- ton Posner, Milwaukee 39. was ling in the shadows of the Rockies bration. Starting off with a Sim- By JERRY LASH in southern Alberta. reports a pro- hat Torah Services on Thursday, chairman of the evening and in- Los Angeles, .lif.-Journey- October 24th and Friday night Shreveport, La Another chap- troduced the various speakers and gram of many activities for the ing 140 miles to play Sandeige ter was added to the roster of services on Friday night, the high- singers. After the services, re- coming year. for a league basketball game, District Seven with the organiza- light of the celebration was an freshments, which were donated A major project will be the found Los Angeles Chapter 43 afternoon program which attract- tion of an Aleph Club in this city by the parents, were served in sponsorship by Calgary 31 of a returning at the front end of a ed a large audience. This event on Sunday, November 3rd. Seven- the vestry. city-wide oratorical contest, in 56-12 score recently. The team. teen members attended the initial was held on Sunday, October 27 which the other Jewish clubs and plus substitutes and a handful of The principal address was deliver- meeting and twenty the second. sororities will participate, moving loyal L. A. rooters, traveled to the The charter meeting was held West Palm Beach ed by I. Edward Tonkon, presi- from local eliminations to the distant chapter Saturday after- dent of the local B'nai B'rith in th vestry room of the Temple Two Years Old grand finals at an affair in March noon. and enjoyed the hospitality Lodge. Following this talk was a B'nai Zion with Rabbi David Lef- An affair which has been receiv- of San Diego members that even- kowitz presiding. Morris Schul- very enthusiastic speech on By ALBERT BARASH ing where the two chapter joined ing good support from the Alephs man of New York, who was in- "Americanism" by Mr. Stanley West Palm Beach, Fla The for a ride "south of the border. is the annual revue-a All A. strumental in bringing the boys Foran, nationally known adver- West Palm Beach Chapter 340 Z A. Show which this year prom- A specially planned Halloween together spoke to them of his ex- tising man. The program was held observed their second anniversary ises to be the best ever. Party climaxed the active month in the Max Jaffe Hall of the periences in the A. Z. A. George of October for Los Angeles Chap- recently, In honor of the occa- Aleph Godol Levine is all ex- Hertze Chaikel Talmud Torah. Shendelman, Field Secretary of cited about his "Swing Club" ter 43. Masquerading in every sion, an open meeting was held Philip Weinkrantz gave a musical District Seven explained the set- form, from Chinese houseboys to at the Sher Memorial Hall. Rab- which he is trying to form as a selection and Aleph Godol Leon up and the program of the Order. social function, on the "hot" side. Mexican cigarette girls, the fel- bi Manuel Greenstein gave the in- Nagid gave the history of the Dal- Others on the prgóram included lows in the chapter found a com- las Chapter. Following the pro- Rabbi Abram Brill of the Temple, vocation after which Sidney Dub- This idea, which consists of a weekly dance at the Community plete evening of food, froliking gram refreshments were served. and advisors Leonard Greenfield bin, Aleph Godol, welcomed the fun, games. and dancing within a guests to the meeting. At this Center. would require the co- Later in the evening a banquet and be Weintrob. Schulman has house appropriately decorated by operation of boys' and girls' clubs, was held at which many former been named honorary advisor. time five new pledges were given the social committee. With a since each person comes stag and The following officers were their first degree. One of the members of the Dallas Chapter, pays his or her own way. including the first Aleph Godol. record crowd of forty-two, (at a elected: Godol, Max Renov, S'gan, highlights of the ceremony was single house party), Los Angeles The sports program will include were present. Topping off a well- Hamilton Benson; Mazkir, Milton the turning on of a Menorah light Chapter 43 forsees a greater num- basketball, a bowling league, rounded program, a dance was Chapman; Gisbor, Hyman Gards- as each A. Z. A. virtue was men- ber of parties for the fellows as hockey and possibly ping-pong. held at the Plantation Club with bane and Kohen Godol, Raphael tioned After the ceremony the long as the support holds up. David Atlas. This rather well-rounded program Herbie Kay furnishing the music. pledges were given their pins. "Progress" is the keyword of In attendance at the celebra- On November 17th the chapter Max Auerbach, advisor, gave the is due to the large percentage of the cast of "Three-Cornered young members in the club who tion were Milton Mehl, District met with and was addressed by main address on "The Work of Moon," the play to be given by Chairman of AZ and Past Grand Milton Mehl, District Chairman of demand more activities of an ath- A. Z. A.,' stressing the need of Los Angeles Chapter 43 on Janu- Aleph Godol Jack Spitzer. AZA. letic and social nature. co-operation in the chapter. As ary 25. The cast, entering its At the banquet medals were a token of the chapter's esteem Calgary is carrying on with its seventh week of rehearsal, is at- paper, as of yore. In 1936, the presented to the members of the tempting to polish up the play to Shoenig New Godol for the work and council given Calgary "Clarion" was one of the softball team which captured re- by him, the newly initiated class its most effective par and present Of Chattanooga best and largest papers in A. Z. gional honors at the S was named in his honor. He was it to a Los Angeles audience in a A. In April, 1940, the "Chinook' tournament, which was held in true "American Theater' style. also presented with a gift. Oklahoma City in August. Harold By HAROLD SHOENIG was started. Calgary will continue to publish the Chinook this year. Schackman, Leon Nagid and Abe Chattanooga, Tenn. - Due to Lichtenstein were presented with Santa Monica Holds the fact that he left the city to "HERE'S A TRAFFIC IDEA: IF YOU The Chinook goes to press the last Shield of David Awards. attend the University of Tennes- WANT TO GET YOUR CHAPTER OFF week in each month. This term, the editor wishes to expand circu- "America" Dance see, Aleph Godol Zelig Wise of OF OFFENSE AND IN FINE POSITION lation as much as possible and Roanoke Has the Adolph Ochs chapter resigned TO EXCELL IN ALL ACTIVITIES AND By DONALD KAPLAN his position. Harold Shoenig was COP THAT BEST CHAPTER AWARD POLICE therefore invites correspondence Stag Outing elected to fill the office. REMEMBER THAT LOTS OF NEW with all chapters who publish pa- Santa Monica, Calif.- ac- ALEPHS ARE JUST THE TICKET cord with the patriotic spirit sur- On Friday evening, November pers and wish to exchange them. TO HELP YOU OUT OF PINCH Roanoke, Va. On a recent 8, the chapter sponsored Friday AND TO BEAT YOUR RIVALS Also, copies will be_mailed to any rounding Armistice day; Santa week-end, Roanoke 281 held a night services at B'nai Zion syna- A.HA.AU FOR YEARS TO chapter requesting it, whether it Monica's Chapter 53 sponsored a COME! puts out a paper or not. The Chi- stag outing at one of its favorite gigantic patriotic ball, The affair gogue. Julius Brandman and Leo nook will both welcome and print resorts, Hoffmanor. Featured in was held at the luxurious canyon Mennen were in charge. articles, art work, poetry, etc., the events of the day were a home of Miss Miriam Weiner The chapter's annual dance was from any A. Z. A. member. Ad- touch-football game, a wiener where red, white and blue reigned both a social and financial suc- dress all communications to Edi- roast, and the initiation of four supreme. Banners, baloons and cess. Aleph Abe Wise was in tor, Chinook, 1309 2nd Street, pledges. other decorations with these col- charge, being assisted by Mark West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. On November 8. the chapter ors proudly radiating the central Spector and David Richelson. celebrated National A. Z. A. Sab- theme "I am an American." To Spector won a free trip to the bath by conducting services at start the evening off.in the right Birmingham tournament for sell- Little Rock Hears Beth Israel Synagogue. Alephs spirit, everyone sang "God Bless ing the most tickets to the affair. French Scholar Sanford Thames, Harrison Wein- America. The net proceeds will used to stein, and Kenneth Platt deliv- As a form of entertainment, a help defray the expenses of at- Little Rock, Ark.-Little Rock ered sermons on benevolence, questions concerning events in the tending the tournament. Miss Chapter 105 held its monthly cul- brotherly love, and harmony- contest was held consisting of Bessie Ronin has been elected as tural meeting last week with Dr. the meaning fo A. A. Also par- history of the United States. The Sweetheart of A. Z. A. and was Jonny Schneider as the guest winners were Mr. and Mrs. Amer- presented with a beautiful com- ticipating in the program were speaker. Dr. Schneider has just Aleph Godol Sigmund Davidson, ica of the evening. Mrs. America pact appropriately inscribed. come to this country France, Harvye Barker, Herbert Cooper, was the lovely Ruth Gordon of Leo Mennen, former Aleph where he lectured in the world Hollywood and Mr. America, San- Mazkir, recently presented an all- and Walter Shenko. The chapter famous Sorbonne university. The ta Monica's ex-Aleph Godol Myron Hebrew program at the Univer- will also conduct services at Tem- topic of the meeting was "The Karlin. As added entertainment a sity of Chattanooga chapel. Mor- JACK SHAFTONED ple Emanuel on November 22. Historical Background of R osh psuedo minstrel show was held ton Schwartz, former Aleph Maz- fidelity Hashonah." Following his talk under the direction of Alephs kir, has joined the naval reserve. a public formu was held and direction of the cultural and pre- Gene Glick and Harry Fradkin. He hopes to get a leave of absence many of the large audience took sided over by the Aleph Godol, It proved to be excellent comedy so that he might attend the Birm- Help your chapter by securing part. The meeting was under the Maurice Besser. and enjoyed by all. ingham tournament. new members! Can A. Z. A. Count IN TIME FOR On Your Chapter? 13,000 ALEPHS BY MARCH THE TRIENNIAL B. B. CONVENTION Page 6 THE SHOFAR November 26, 1940 850 ALEPHS AT CHICAGO PEP RALLY Oklahoma Alephs Sermon Contest Show Talent at Draws Entries Sidney Kusworm State B B. Meeting Washington, D. - Irving Levitas, National Cultural Di- rector, has announced that the By HOWARD RASKIN A. Z. A. Sermon contest is in Principal Speaker Oklahoma City, Okla. Com- full swing. The contest is open plying with the new theme of to all Alephs who delivered a District Seven: "Let's make Dis- sermon on the occasion of A. trict Seven Number One in A. Z. Z. A. Sabbath. A.,' the A. D. Englesman Chap- The sermons must be typed, At All Day Confab ter 216 has adopted the slogan of double spaced, in triplicate, "Let's Make Oklahoma City the and mailed to Irving Levitas at Number One Chapter in District 1003 K Street, N. W., Wash- Chicago, Ill.-On Sunday, Octo- Seven." And with this idea in m., a giant smoker was held with wildly cheering for A. Z. A. Chi- ington, D. C. The winner of ber 13, all of the Chicago Alephs mind, the chapter has entered into over 850 Alephs in attendance the sermon contest receives the cago Aleph Gisbors were inter- and Advisors turned out for the every phase of the Five Fold and Community singing led by Al ested in learning whether Broth- Sidney G. Kusworm award. celebration of their annual Pep Full Program. Levy of Lawn Manor and Harry rally. er Nudelman could hypnotize The chapter recently participat- Bogolub of South Side gave the Taking on the form of a one- some of the delinquent Alephs ed in the Oklahoma State B'nai Isaac Joseph affair the first inkling of the good day convention, the Alephs were and get them to pay up their B'rith conference held in Ada on time that was in store for them. dues. Presents Review treated to Forums, smokers and November 3. At that time the Past Grand Aleph Godol Joe Bor- speakers, which, when added up, Sid Kusworm Speaker in Evening chapter presented "The Shilan- enstein then sang a few well- resulted in a swell time for all. The evening program started tes,' a one-act skit written by a By IRWIN M. SCHUSTER known numbers to the boys and At 11 a. m. all of the advisors off with a Pledge to the Flag and member of Philadelphia's Amity Chicago, Ill. -The Isaac Joseph the momentum of the smoker in- chapter. The play was enthusias- A C. put on "Jews in Review" be- convened for a Seminar on ad- the singing of the National An- creased. Dean William Francis fore a record audience, who bene- visors' problems. Al Jacobson them, which was led by Mr. Er- tically received by the 500 in at- Clarke, dean of the DePaul Uni- fited greatly from the enlightning director for Chicago A. Z. A., led hardt Bergstrasser, Director of tendance and many offers have versity Law School, next led a the meeting with a discussion on the Wright Jr. College Choral been received to present the skit information given to the guests forum discussion on "Redefining and from the splendid way the "Planning an A. Z. A. Program" Group. Bob Bronstein, the Aleph to many local groups. the Right of Freedom of Speech." Alephs put on this novel program. and "A. Z. A.-B'nai B'rith: Rela- Godol of the Chicago Council, was The second annual Thanksgiv- Later, movies were shown featur- ing eve dance will be held on tionship and How to Improve It." then introduced by Director AI Not being satisfied that it can Wednesday, November 27. in the Dr. Charles A. Stone, professor ing Fred Waring and his Penn- Jacobson as the Master of Cere- put on the program before its sylvanians. of education of DePaul univer- monies for the Evening Program. spacious new million dollar mu- own chapter audience, the chapter will present the important pro- sity, then spoke on "The Jewish Six Alephs Hypnotized The Wright Jr. College rendered nicipal auditorium. A record gram to its local B'nai B'rith Boy and the Vocations.' The ad- some beautiful selections, after turnout is anticipated and the af As the closing presentation of lodge, so all its brethren can also visors adjourned for "Dutch which Manny and Sam Robbins fair promises to be the most elab- the smoker, Brother Oscar M. presented the Second Degree. orate ever sponsored by a Jewish benefit from its astonishing news. Treat" lunch, and immediately Nudelman, president of the Chi- The Cultural Committee which thereafter, reconvened and had Following the Second Degree, organization in this city. cago Lawndale B'nai B'rith lodge, Bob Bronstein introduced the enacted "Jews in Review" has Due to pre-arranged dates, the the pleasure of hearing Dr. Mar- gave an actual demonstration of treasurer of the Supreme Lodge planned out an entire series of official A. Z. A. Sabbath services vin Sukov, prominent psychiatrist, hypnosis. Half of the audience of B'nai B'rith and a member of cultural events on subjects deal- will not be held until Novem- speak on "Boy-Girl Relationship.' volunteered for the experiment the Supreme Advisory Council, ing with vocational guidance, pa- ber 22. After the meeting, many advisors and' Brother Nudelman regretful- Sidney G. Kusworm. Brother Kus- triotism, and "How to be Good requested similar Seminars in the The athletic portion of the A. ly announced that he could only worm delivered a most inspiring Alephs and Good Jews." Z. A. program has found the chap- near future and plans are under use six of the boys. He also men- address. He was in rare humor The chapters newspaper will ter unusually active defeating way to comply with their re- tioned that it was possible for and form, and all who were pre- soon be published as a "newsy" last year's winner of the local quests. some of the boys to be hypnotized sent acknowledged their appreci- four page organ of the Alephs' parks football tournament, 19 to Afternoon School and Smoker in the audience. After an expla- ation by a tremendous ovation. activities. Aleph Sam Treiman is 6, besides winning two other A "School for Chapter Officers" nation of hypnosis, Brother Nu- A1 Jacobson then presented the the Editor 'in Chief, taking the games. Members of the chapter's was held between 2 p. m. and 3 delman demonstrated and the six Chicago Best Chapter Award to job from the already over-bur- basketball squad have also start- p. m. and was conducted by Man- boys were soon "Guinea Pigs." the Deborah Chapter 263 for the dened Irwin Schuster. ed workouts and a team has been ny Robbins, nee Rabinowitz, past Oh, yes, one of the boys in the Second Consecutive year. The Along with all the rest of the formed to enter into the regional District Aleph Godol. Parliamen- audience was also led to the stage Shield of David Awards were also activities. the Alephs are now tary procedure, chapter program having been hypnotized in his presented Past Grand Aleph Go- mail tournament. busy taking in all the new pledges planning, and inter-chapter co- seat Completely under the con- dol Joe Borenstein Bob Bron- As in the past, the chapter from its smoker to make pos- operation were the main themes sible for the chapter to apply for trol of Brother Nudelman, the stein, Sam Rabinowitz, and Paul will give its annual Thanksgivin of discussion. basket to local organization for boys barking dogs Rosenberg received the awards permanent charter distribution. Starting promptly at 3:30 p. making campaign speeches, and (See "Chicago Rally,' Page 7.) Knoxville Has Light Goes Out; Sabbath Services Berzanskv Elevated By MILTON ROTTESMAN Chicago Rally Headliners By JACK KAPLAN Memphis, Tenn -William Light, Knoxville, Tenn. The Knox- Aleph Godol of Memphis 71 and ville Aleph Club sponsored A. Z Grand Councillor of District A. Sabbath Services at the Heska Seven, has resigned the former of- Amuna Synagogue on Friday, No fice due to the necessity for leav- vember 3th. The opening and ing the city. He is now employed closing prayers were given by by the United States Government Jules Finkelstein. Aleph Godol and is to be located in Baltimore, Glazer gave an introductory As his successor, Aleph S'gan Ber- speech. Reading of traditional zansky was elevated to the office songs and psalms were given by of Godol. Aleph Louis Segal was Jack aplan, Abe Joffe, Jee elected to the office Berzansky Goodstein, and Herman Kasser left vacant. Prior to his departure The sermon was delivered by from Memphis. Light was present- David Richer, The president of ed with a P. A. G. pin. the Knowville B'nai B'rith also On the evening of November gave a talk on "The Meaning of 8th. the two Memphis Chapters Aleph Zadik Aleph." Herman joined in sponsoring services at the Baron Hirsch Synagogue. Fol- Kasser, who was in charge of the lowing the Friday evening serv- program, made Kaddash. Follow ices, refreshments were served in ing the services, the congregation the Menorah Institute which ad- was invited to the vestry rooms joins the Synagogue. of the Synagogue for refresh- The services were chanted by ments Alephs Bernard Finkelstein, Mau- The Club will hold its first an- rice Segal, and Bernard Messeng- niversary dance and program on er. The cantors were assisted by December 22nd. Plans are also a choir composed of alumni, mem- being made to attend the Birm bers of the chapters and members ingham tournament. of Scout Troop 6. 1. 2 3 5. 6. District 5 Briefs Charleston, S. C.-P. A. G. Abe Lee Baker are in training as part Stein, Palm Beach 340, having of the program toward becoming enlisted in the army, is now sta- ensigns. Also in training with tioned at Fort Moultrie. S. C. them is past Grand Councillor of preparatory to being transported District 7. Abe Blumenfeld, well- to Hawaii. Abe says that he will known to A Z. A. circles as the investigate the possibilities of es- "Duke from Memphis.' tablishing a chapter at Honolulu. Charleston, S. Miss Mickey Augusta, Ga. Aleph Abe Breibart, sister of Field Secre- Weinstein is doing a fine job as tary Sol Breibart and of P. A. G. president of the Jewish Student George Breibart, was crowned Union at the University of Geor- "Sweetheart of Charleston A. Z. gia. Other alephs at the Univers- A." at the local chapter's Armis- ity include P. A. G. Irving Daitch tice Day dance. She will represent and Morris Steinberg. District the chapter in the Southern Re- Aleph Godol Harry Popkin and gional beauty contest to be held 7. at the region's tournament at Sa- 9 aleph Seymour Berman have en- rolled at Georgia Tech. vannah, December 29-31, Norfolk, Israel Brown Chicago, III.-Above are pictured some of Charleston, S. On a recent Lodge, who gave a demonstration of practical 256 has developed an "alarm the headliners at the annual pep rally of Chi- visit to Jacksonville, Fla., Field hypnosis, (5) the inimitable Sidney G. Kus= Secretary Sol Breibart discovered clock system' of running its cage A. Z. A. (1) Al Jacobson, City A. Z. A. worm of Dayton, O., principal speaker of the meetings. On the minute of 9 that there were over twenty Director at the time of the rally, and guiding evening, (6) Prof. Charles A. Stone of De Paul alephs attendeding the Univers- p. m. the business of the meetings hand behind the rally scenes, (2) William University School of Education, who conducted ity of Florida, matriculating from are suspended, giving way to a Francis Clarke, Dean of De Paul University Law the discussion on "Vocational Guidance," (7) cultural program, At the first various Florida chapters. School, who led an open forum discussion on part of the 850 Alephs from 33 local chapters, such meeting, Dr. Laibstain spoke "Redefining the Rights of Freedom of Speech, (8) Bob Bronstein, president of the Chicago Charleston, S. C.-A postcard on the social diseases, while at (3) Dr. Marvin Sukor, consultant psychiatrist from Norfolk, Va., informs that A. Z. A, Council, who served as master of cere- the following meeting various as- for the State of Illinois, who conducted the P. A. G. Dave Baker, Columbia monies, and (9), Sam and Manny Robbins, the pects of vocational guidance was seminar on "Boy Girl Relationships," (4) 254, and fellow aleph P. A, G. leaders of the Second Degree discussed by Mr. Lee Klinefelter. Oscar M. Nudelson, president of Lawndale B. B. November 26, 1940 THE SHOFAR Page 7 ALEPHS TO GET YOUR Milwaukee Nooze-Bits PAMPHLET ON JOB FINDING" Milwaukee boys are well under contests. Six chapters-si debat- way with their plans for their Re- ers, Six orators. gional Tournament to be held in Milwaukee December 28, 29. and All chapters are reminded that 30. Eliot Bernstein, General Washington, D. C.-That Jew- their financial obligation to the Chairman, announces that head- ish job-seekers who "think they S. A. C. must be fully met before quarters will be at the largest can get a job by lying about their hotel in Wisconsin, the Schroeder any chapter can participate in the race and religion" are only. fool- Hotel. He urges all the committee Reg. Tourn. We urge to take care ing themselves for "most people members to get behind him and of this matter immediately. don't get away with it" is one of make this an outstanding Region- the warnings sounded in "Your al Touranment. Milwaukee bids "Bon Voyage" Job-How to Find It, How to Hold to Joe Belin, Advisor of Gilead It," a new 32-page study of "do's" All the Alephs are pepped up Chapter 239, who has joined the and "dont's" for Jewish job hunt- Naval Reserves. about the gala Thanksgiving ers, published this week by the Dance to be held at the Jewish B'nai B'rith Vocational Service Center Thursday, November 21. Milwaukee 39's combined hay Bureau and the Chicago Jewish ride and skating party was de- Vocational Service. clared by all who attended to be Prepared by A. Liveright, di- Milwaukee Chapter 39 bid fare- a fine affair, It is suggested that rector of the Chicago Jewish Vo- well to their beloved advisor, Bill other chapters plan similar low- cational service, the brochure's Kaplan, who has accepted a new priced affairs so that the Alephs coverage of employment problems position as City Director of Chi- can participate in such social af- is indicated by the following chap- cago. A fine smoker, at which fairs. ter headings: The Truth About time the Chapter presented Bill with a beautiful Hammond elec- Job Possibilities; Jewish Voca- HOW TO FIND IT tric clock and an Advisor's pin, Swift recovery is hoped for tional Services; Deciding What was the occasion. The alumni Aleph Harry Schoenfeld, R. H. Job to Look for: Learning More About Your Job: Looking for the showed their appreciation and re- Witt 310 Aleph Godol, who re- HOW TO HOLD IT spect to Advisor Kaplan by pre- cently injured himself. His pres- Job: Letters of Application; Ap- senting him with a Schaeffer Life- ence is sorely missed. plying for the Job; What About time desk set. We all wish Bill Discrimination: What Employers lots of luck in his new found Want; Your Obligation to the Em- Hold Eliminations work. ployer; If You Don't Find a Job At Lodge Meeting Immediatley; If You Are Plan- ning to Go on to College; If You After four weeks of play, Kan- By SIDNEY MAZER Don't Hold Your Job: Check der Chapter 405 holds undisputed Birmingham, Ala.-The orator- Yourself: and Specific Occupa- first place in the Touch football ical elimination contest of the tional Information. Copies of the league. The league is proving to Birmingham Chapter was held at pamphlet are being sent free to be a very close one and all teams a meeting of the local B'nai each Aleph in care of his Aleph are conceded a good chance of Mazkir, It may be weeks, how- coming out on top. B'rith Lodge, held as an open meeting in the Y. M. H. A. on ever, until the mailings are com- November 24th. The successful pleted. The Milwaukee Council of AZA takes pleasure in announcing the orator will be presented with a The section on discrimination cautions job-seekers A.A. LIVERIGHT first edition of the Miuwaukee gold medal by the B'nai B'rith, AZA newspaper, entitled the Mil- and he will represent the chapter against blaming "inadequacies in themselves, mistakes in applying THE CHICAGO JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE waukee AZAminer and having six in the Eastern Region tourna- for work, or wrong attitudes on pages. All suggestion and criti- ment to be held in Birmingham their own part, on discrimina- cisms of the various Alephs are on December 27, 28 and 29th, tion": points out that rumors of AND THE B'RITH VOCATIONAL SERVICE BUREAU solicited. Please let us hear your The Alephs competing in the con- discrimination against Jews in reactions. test will be: Joseph Mazer, Joe certain fields and among certain Washington, D. C.-Above is pictured copy of booklet which Kanter, Maz Mazer, Albert Gold- firms are often not true and is being mailed to every A. Z. A. member in care of Aleph All chapters are urged to con- farb, Wallace Cohen and Bernard should be checked: warns against Mazkirs, in co-operation with the B'nai B'rith Vocational Service duct their debate and oratory Lichter. The A. Z. A. Oratory "becoming emotional" about dis- Bureau. This is part of A. Z. A.'s program on vocational as- tryouts to determine their chap- subject wil be the theme. crimination lest that 'give an em- sistance to members. ter representative in the regional The chapter has also formed a ployer an excuse for keeping prejudice which he may have chapter newspaper and is desir- groundlessly built up": and what a reason for chapter 63 will New Houston A. C. ous of obtaining news from other stresses the fact that a job se- DETROIT DATA celebrate 13 years as an AZA chapter on November 24 Reports Progress chapters cured by lying about race or re- ligion often results in the em- By PHIL ROTHSCHILD There aren't enough words to give ployee being 'let out with a black praise to their continuous march By EARL LEFKOWITZ Battle of Sexes mark against him for dishonesty," of progress to the top being Houston, -The Cyrus Ad- At Braude A. C. for an employer "will always Sunday, 10 a. m. get tele- the oldest chapter in the city, 63 ler Aleph Club continues to grow think more of you for being hon- phone call to be ready B. has helped many of the new chap- week by week. The first social By SEYMOUR STERN est, and you yourself will be able Weisberg of 321 and Cupie Weiss, ters to be organized in Detroit given by the Club was so success- Chicago, .-"Resolved, That to function much more succesful- advisor to 314, pick me up and from the ranks of 63 have ful that its social committee has Boy Meets Girl; Boy Dates Girl.' ly on a job where you know you then proceed to race madly to the come many alephs who have made been requested to repeat. The This "un" familiar announcement are not hiding something from city airport to greet Nate Wahl- outstanding names during their next affair will be in the form of brought the meeting of the Sid- the employer. berg (District 6 Field secretary) association with AZA and then a members get-together. ney Braude Aleph Club to atten- Emphasis is also laid on the who is coming on the 11 a. m gone ahead in the outside world At the past meeting, a member tion. It was the night of the fact that Jewish workers have plane we find Jess R. Feilers. with success I managed to of the Houston Chamber of Com- long awaited discussion between special responsibilities to other former Michigan deputy, Alephs sneak a look at their tentative merce spoke to the members of the alephs and a local girls club Jewish workers. In this connec- Sol and Harry Moss and others program plans which is certainly the Club. concerning dating, cars, money, tion, the brochure declares that also waiting Max Chomsky, going to be tops An open A bowling school for the mem- places to go, and last but not "every mistake you (a Jewish Michigan senior deputy, has a house program will be held dur- ing the afternoon at the Jewish bers has been formed and is prog- least, pet peeves! worker) make, every attitude lunch basket to feed Wahlberg in that you express, and any inade- case he's hungry Community Center A program ressing very well. Quite frankly the alephs and no plane quacies that you display, will re- yet we find out that he's displaying the progress and out- At the time this is being writ- the young ladies discussed the flect not only on you, but on oth- grounded in Grand Rapids and standing events during their 13 ten, the chapter is preparing for finer points of subjects hereto- will arrive about 1:30 p. m. years of existence will be enacted its first A. Z. A. Sabbath service fore never analyzed between the er Jewish persons who are apply- ing for work. Because of this fact, we wait it's cold we still by the 63 alephs Rabbi Josh- which will take place at the Beth stronger and the fairer of the what you do on the job is not ua Sperka of the Congregation Jacob Synagogue. All members sexes. wait there he comes we only important in terms of keep- cheer he's looking good B'nai David will appear as guest of A. Z. A. and the B'nai B'rith ing your job, but also in terms of we all get in cars and whiz down speaker. In the evening the have been invited to attend. Philadelphia Alephs making it possible for other Jew- to the Hotel Tuller where the alephs, pledges, alumni and ad- In Community Service ish job-seekers to get work. A1- chapter heads, Detroit AZA big visors will again rub elbows to- though it may be unintelligent for shots begin discussing the Michi- gether at the dinner dance to be Peoria Has Drive By LOUIS MALISSA employers to think that what one gan regional no decision held at the beautiful Westwood For Members Philadelphia, Pa.-The Phila- Jewish worker does is true of all the meeting is adjourned to the Gardens. Alephs Saul Moss and delphia Aleph club recently ap- Jewish workers, many are thus in- Jewish Community Center where Norman Blum are co-chairmen in By RAYMOND SHEAR propriated $5 as a gift to the clined, You, therefore, have this representatives of more chapters charge of the anniversay proceed- Peoria, Ill. Peoria's Ben synagogue on Yom Kippur Eve to special responsibility of making it are present to discuss the spon- ings. Frankel 215 presented a program show the club's appreciation for possible for other Jews to get em- soring of the tournament fig- Radio Skit Enacted Before at their meeting for new members the use of the synagogue as a ployment. You, in your job, are ures are given arguments en- in conjunction with a membership acting as a living advertisement sue Wahlberg talks Chom- B'nai B'rith Lodge meeting place. During the past drive. few weeks, the Social Service com- for other Jewish job-seekers." sky suggests everyone is talk- "Jews in Review," taken from Movies vacationing mittee has been collecting books ing Wahlberg looks at watch the recent AZA monthly program, scenes were shown in technicolor from its members in connection 'got to make 4:45 train' was presented by the Highland Logan Square Smoker together with a comedy. Dr. Rob- with the drive to aid the Northern Aleph Leo Sobole of 321 takes Park chapter 313 before the meet- ert Citron, a Peoria physician, Liberties hospital. So far over Features AZA Movies floor and speaks for the chapter, ing of the B'nai B'rith Pisgah was present and gave the fellows 100 books have been collected for "321 will undertake to sponsor lodge in the auditorium of the an interesting and educational Chicago, Ill. Logan Square the 1940 Michigan Regional Jewish Center. Alephs participat- the hospital library. talk on veneral diseases. Tournament on December 25, 26 ing in the radio drama include On Halloween eve, the Phila~ 282 recently sponsored a smoker A short business meeting pre- attended by more than 60 Alephs. and Herb Bean, A. G. as commenta- delphia Aleph club celebrated by The discussion is over ceded the program and tickets The A. Z. A. films were presented, Detroit once again gets an- tor, Seymour Victor, Marvin Vic- giving a dance for its members. were given the members for a and a good time was had by all. other convention (last one was tor, Louis Hoexter, Moe Arnovitz, It was given in a true Halloween dance to be held. Sherman Klein, sponsored by the Detroit and Jack Feldstein, Fred Barin, Larry spirit with decorations of all sorts The A. Z. A. Sabbath was held Windsor Council in (1938) Advi- Lerman and AI Braunstein, An- chairman of the membership com- and Halloween delicacies. The in co-operation with the A. L. Sachar chapter, with the sermon sor Starr of 321 then asks for an other portion of the program in- mittee, and Jerome Dennison, co- dance was a huge success with al- chairman, arranged the affairs of aspirin 321 alephs all excited cluded the -presentation of the most everyone in the chapter being delivered by Aleph Richard Shield of David medal to Phil the meeting. begin forming committees and 6 turning out and having a really Adler of Logan Square. Rothschild, past A. G. of 313, by enjoyable time. The annual "Turkey Trot" was visualizing plans for another great convention and those senior deputy Max Chomsky charge of the making the arrange- again presented by the chapter, alephs who remember the mam- Membership pins were given to ments for the discussion period. a regular Thanksgiving affair. moth conclave here in '38 will Joe Shaffer and Moe Arnovitz. The chapter hopes to make the Chicago Rally and a crowd of more than 500 surely want to participate in a Chomsky closed the 313-Pisgah aquaintance of other organiza- people was in attendance. bigger and better '40 convention! lodge night by addressing the tions by holding programs along (Continued from Page 6.) members on the lodge in further the get-together discussion type. Detroit Chapter 63 Is for Leadership and Activity. Her- Have 'Heavy' Dates AZA-B'nai B'rith relationships. Basketball Is Here! man Fleischer Grand Aleph 13 Years Old "Problems Facing The opening whistle blew for S'gan, received the award for By MAURICE SPECTOR What's all the excitement? the start of the 1940 Detroit bas- there's a reason the 63 alephs Jewish Youth" Leadership. Nat Newman, Myles Atlanta, -The local chap- ketball league .the tournament Busse, Sidney Bernstein and Ches- tersp, Atlanta 134 and Gate City are really busy these days and The Emanuel chapter 337 held will run each Tuesday and Thurs- ley Brile received the award for 357, sponsored a dance on No- a joint cultural program with the day at the Northern and Central Activity. vember 3 at the Jewish Alliance, Dukes club in the form of a round the Atlanta Council of A. Z. A. High School gyms. Alumnus Cupie The program closed at 10:30 Admission fee was assessed in the table discussion on the "Prob- Weiss is director of the athletic was held, the following being p. m. following manner: Alephs paid lems facing Modern Day Jewish elected as officers: Mack Beer- program with Aleph Bean of 313 Chicago Alephs are now look- fees equal to one-half the weight Youth" with Rabbi Max Wohlgel- in charge of the schedules the man, president; Harold Hersh- ing forward to the next gala af- of their dates. ernter of the Temple Emanuel berg, secretary, and Leon Levine, Highland Park chapter are the fair, the Chicago Regional Tourn- On November 6, a meeting of treasurer. Congregation leading the dis- defending champs and the battle ament, which will be held on De- course. Fred Sorkowitz took looks hot. cember 28, 29, and 30th. Page 8 THE SHOFAR November 26, 1940 Expansion consultation as to how they might regain their valuables, National Judges AZA Book Review Contest (Continued from Page 1.) Having noticed that the inn keeper's wife transacted much of FOLLOW THE the business, they decided to re- Houston chapter was installed last turn, and in Kiddor's absence. see TRADITION OF month. As The Shofar was going if they could not accomplish more to press news was received with her than with her unscrupu- OTHER CHAPTERS Shreveport, La., would soon be an lous husband. active part of the fraternity. They approached her, as though Montreal Adds 8th and 9th they were leaving the inn, and af. Lewis Feldstein, Montreal dep- ter asking her the amount of their Present One of uty, forwarded applications for bill, they said: the Reuben Brainin and Mogen "Your charge is very reason- These to Your David Aleph clubs. This brings able and you may deduct it from Montreal's total to nine chapters. the money we left in your cus- Outgoing Seven of these chapters have been tody. We wish now to take our installed within the past eight money and go on our wav.' Aleph Godol months. The wife, not knowing of her Hy Haves added another to wicked husband's previous refu- New York's fast growing list sal. returned to them their money when the East Midwood club was after deducting the charge for installed on November 15. Re- lodging, and the Rabbis went on ports from that city indicate that their way rejoicing that they had they will have 50 chapters by regained their money because March. they had not lost their temper Aaron Zucker. District 2 travel- when the inn keeper had refused Washington, D. C. Above Jewish life have been sent to ing secretary, and Bob Friedman. to return it to them. are pictured judges of the 1941 Aleph Mazkirs. Additional St. oLuis city director, brought Says the Talmud further on the National A. Z. A. book-review copies are available at A. Z. A. chapters four and five for St. subject: contest that will replace the Headquarters, 1003 K street, Louis into the fold when they in- stalled the University City d "Anger profiteth nobody. 14-year-old essay contest. From N. W., Washington, D. C. An left to right, Maurice Jacobs, Aleph may review any one or KEY P.A.G. BADGE & GUARD Rashi Aleph clubs. "He who is slow to anger and executive secretary of the Jew- several of the books. The District 4 kept up with the pace easily mollified is truly virtu- ish Publication Society: Mrs. Herzl trophy is awarded to the $5.00 $6.00 by adding San Jose (California). ous. Maurice Goldman, New York chapter producing the national Sanford Barth will continue ex- City, president of the National winner. S. A. C. is awarding pansion plans in the southern re- Judge Not by Council of Jewish Women, and keys to district and national Order Direct from: gion while it is expected that Sey- Irving Fineman, well known winners. mour Holtzman will add several Appearances novelist. Local contests close March 1 chapters in the San Francisco A selected list of 25 books L. G. Balfour Co. and District contests close area. "Wisdom's bell is an ugly dealing with. various phases of April 1. On November 11. Ben Barkin shell! exclaimed a Roman prin- Attleboro, Mass. installed 25 charter members of cess, upon seeing Rabbi Joshua the Monarch Aleph club in Rich- ben Chananiah, a hunchback, mond. Va. This is chapter num- passing along the road. ber two for Richmond and it is The Rabbi stopped District 4 Briefs DON'T HIDE expected that a third group will "May I ask.' he inquired of be added to that community in a her, "in what kind of containers FROM THE few weeks. thy father keeps his choicest Watch for scouting activity to ing to word flashed by A. de C. At present Lowell Adelson is wines? start humming in this District And that IS good news; We have TRUTH devoting a month of his time to "My father stores his wines in soon. With such able men also learned via the A. Z. A. the Pittsburgh area and Barkin earthen jars," she replied as Abe Saltman of Portland as grapevine that Advisors Moe is doing likewise in Baltimore. 'Why should not one SO the District Chairman. Lewis Mil- Kudler, Julie Samson. Sam Clar, It is hoped that a number of chap- wealthy keep his wine in golden ler of George Gershwin as S. R. Harry Polim and A. Z. A. Com- jars?' the Rabbi then asked C. chairman, and best of all ters will be added in these large mitteemen Nat Herzberg, Jack Larry Rodson of our own District JACK SHARTON cities The princess, thinking this an Shemano, Lou Schnitzer, as well Hold the presses-here comes excellent idea, had her slaves as the new National Scouting as A. Z. A. Grand Lodge Chair- another chapter application. It is pour the wine out of the earthen Chairman, it won't be long before IT'S THE FELLOWS IN IT man Joe Rubens are intending submitted by Aaron "Babe" Kost- containers into golden ones. but District 4 scores n this activity, to attend And there are bound THAT MAKE A CHAPTER it was not long before the wine too! man and it is for Carnegie, Pa. to be many more! This time we became sour and not fit for drink- Saving your money to go to applaud all you lucky delegates STRONG OR WEAK. DO ing. Portland? The dates are Decem- and participants we'll see you YOUR PART! Sending for the Rabbi, she up- ber 27, 28 and 29. Joint the all soon! braided him for the bad advice Alephs Alumni, Advisors and BY which she claimed he had given B'nai B'rith who will be making All chapters are reminded to se.id the names of their chapter advisor her the trek for the grandest conclave delegates to the Portland con- did not advise thee he re- of all. CHANUKAH DAVID clave to District Aleph Godol Leon turned merely asked why thy reminder! All applications Simmons. 945 S. Beacon. Los An- MORANTZ (Wednesday, Dec. 25th) father did not keep his finest for the four district awards must geles, Calif.. as soon as the dele- wines in golden vessels. I hope be at District Headquarters be- gate is elected. The District Aleph that thou art now convinced that GIFTS fore December 10 better start Godol is anxious to announce his plain containers are best süited working on them now! Applica- mitte e appointments and for storing fine wines. The same tion blanks were sent to your would appreciate your coopera- is true of wisdom. Remember this Aleph Mazkirs several weeks ago. tion. Please also include the name the next time thou art tempted The Stanley Kirsch Memorial of your chapter delegate on your Jalmudic Jales.. to say Wisdom's bell in any ugly Vocational Guidance section of meeting report to your Field Sec- shell' and judge not a man by his the A. Z. A. Library is now open. retary. outward appearance.' You are urged to make use of it. Be Slow to Anger Says the Talmud further on the Any chapter, individual, or group subject: or group of individuals who desire On a journey, Rabbi Judah, "Despise not the deformed. Add may contribute. The contributions PAY.YOUR. Rabbi Meier and Rabbi Jose ar- not insult to misfortune by flaunt- will be used to purchase addi- rived at a certain city on a Fri- ing their deformity which is no tional books. DUES day afternoon and decided to stay fault of their own. there over the Sabbath. "Look not upon the pitcher, PROMPTLY. Upon making inquiry as to but upon what it contains." WHISPERINGS where they might find lodging, Congratulations to Beverly 20562-B they learned of a certain inn Hills on Volume 1, No. 1 of the keeper, Kiddor, by name. Visit the Sick "ohcE," chapter newspaper IT'S EASIER Sweetheart - $2.00 Paradise chapter is again singing The three of them engaged A certain pupil of Rabbi Akiba THAT WAY! "Heaven can wait We lodging and Rabbi Judah and became sick but no one came to couldn't help smiling out loud Rabbi Jose arranged also to leave visit him. while reading an item in an A. their money with him for safe However, when the young Z. A. column in L. A. about Merle keeping during the duration of man's illness came to the atten- 'Big Budget' Cohn wonder their stay Rabbi Meier, however, tion of Rabbi Akiba, he immedi- whose registration fee will arrive MOTHER'S PIN was not impressed with the man, ately called upon him. first for the convention this year? so instead of leaving his valuables He swept and sprinkled the a girl who rubbed in Kiddor's custody. he hid them house and did other needed serv- $9.00 $3.75 his cheek we learn that Simon in the cemetery of the city. ices that cheered the invalid and (self-made man) Wexler has been SHAFTON- As soon as possible after the added to his comfort JACK so busy with the convention that Sabbath, Rabbi Meier went to Each day the good Rabbi visit- he hasn't shaved in weeks where he had buried his posses- ed him, overlooking nothing that From Highland Park we hear that sions and. finding them intact. might speed the return of the took them with him. Leon (District A.G.) Simmons (he young man's health. Preparing to continue their of the recurring moustache) will ADVISOR Finally, when he recovered, he leave for Portland one week early, journey, Rabbi Judah and Rabbi said: "Rabbi, if it had not been A.Z.A. which fact should dishearten his Jose asked Kiddor for the money for thee, I might have died. Thou they had left in his care, but he bevy of feminine pulchritude in hast, in truth, restored me to life Decalcomanias denied that he had ever received and around Highland Park no end by thy kindly acts during my sick- FLASH! At the last S. R. any money from them ness. Each Two for ADVISOR'S BADGE & GUARD Realizing that they had no wit- C. meeting held in October. that 'My son," replied the good august body passed a resolution nesses and that nothing would be man, "I have always been taught 15c 25c gained by becoming angry, they looking with disfavor upon the $6.00 that 'he who does not visit a sick left the inn and went on their holding of caucuses at the Dis- person is considered as if he had trict convention along Regional This Multicolored A. z. A. way for a short distance, deep in shed blood. lines and called upon the North- Emblem Is Printed in ern nad Central Regions to take White, Red, Yellow and Would You, too, Want to Be an Author? similar action at their conclaves Blue Will Stick to in November Direct from Windows Walls Well, Here's Your Golden Opportunity! Portland our Aide de Camp No. or the Side of Your Auto- x2yc4 reports that the convention mobile. ADVISOR'S BADGE ADVISORY BOARD BUTTON Washington, D. C.-The editors of the "Shofar" invite dating committee has already Alephs, Advisors and others to send in articles. short stories, made reservations and will leave ORDER FROM $3.50 $1.80 portraits, and any other literary material for the "Shofar. for the Mexican border immedi- ately after the final dance Our AZA SUPPLY In previous years, special literary editions of The Shofar were issued periodically. In the future, such contributions will nomination for District Kibitzer DEPT. Official A. z. A. Jewelers be incorporated into the regular news issue. would be Bobby Friedman of Se- Contributions should be sent to the Editor of The Shofar, attle who certainly kept us in 1003 K St., N. W. L. G. Balfour Co. 1003 K St., N. W., Washington, D. C. stitches Tillie Adelson, A. Z A.'s convention sweetheart, will Washington, D. C. ATTLEBORO, MASS. definitely be in Portland, accord- PLAN NOW FOR FEBRUARY'S YOUTH DEMOCRACY RALLY