The SHOFAR Official Organ Aleph 3adik Aleph of B'nai B'rith VOL. XVI JANUARY 14, 1941 No. 10 RECORD CROWD Jerry Safur AT BIRMINGHAM Passes Away CONCLAVE Birmingham, la.-The great- In Chicago est tournament in the history of the Eastern Region of District 7 A. Z. A. convened in Birmingham, Chicago, -"Thank A. Z. A. boys for everything," were the Ala., December 27, 28, and 29. last words of plucky, smiling Jerry Safur-A. Z. A.'s iron lung Aleph With approximately 200 Alephs -who passed away at Mt. Sinai hospital here last Wednesday, Jan- enrolled, representing cities all uary 8. Word was sent immediately to A. Z. A. headquarters by over the south. the order met to Sydney Lavine, Legion of Honor member, who had taken charge of decide its policies for the coming Jerry on behalf of the fraternity. year, elect new regional officers. Stricken in September, 1939, compete culturally and athletical- New York Finals with infantile paralysis, Jerry. ly, and enjoy the several social who at the time was Aleph Godol functions for which the Tourna- of the Milwaukee A. Z. A. Coun- ments are famous. To Be Held cil, aroused the interest of mil- In the competition, Knoxville lions of people throughout Amer- emerged superior in oratory, Jules Feb. 1-2 ica by his smiling determination Finkelstein winning over six oth- to get well. But the chances er contestants to take first place. were thousands to one. With the Second place went to the host New York, N. Y.-A gala week- possible. exception of the Fred chapter, Birmingham, and third to end is set for the New York Snite case, it was perhaps one of the Crescent City Aleph Club of Alephs on Saturday and Sunday, the most complete cases of par- New Orleans. The Chattanooga February 1 and with special alysis in the entire country. debate team composed of Alephs price rates for A. Z. A. men. The Shortly after he was stricken, Wise and Spector, defeated the affair opens with a swellegant Jerry became the special ward of Memphis team of Eugene Gold- dance Saturday night at the Hotel his ten thousand brothers in A. berger and Ralph Dubrovner, to Riverside Plaza. West 73 street, Z. A. who proceeded to go out win the medals in the debate com- off Broadway. Here, besides danc- and raise money in order to make petition. The Levin brothers, Mor- Picture of Jerry Safur taken several months ago. Jerry's ing to the tunes of one of New available to Jerry the best that ris and Ellis, of New Orleans, doctors said that one of the reasons he put up such a remark- York's better bands, the people modern science could provide. A were third. In basketball, Birm- able fight for life was the thousands of pep letters he received present will witness the cham- remarkable trip was successfully ingham's fine team beat a fight- from A. Z. A. members from all over America. pionship basketball game. This undertaken when Jerry was trans- ing five from New Orleans by the game will be between the finalists ferred in his iron lung from his narrow margin of three points. of the various borough tourna- The cup annually awarded to the home town of Milwaukee to the LEBANON A. Z. A. ments and the winner will rep- best all-round chapter went to the resent York at the District Mt. Sinai hospital of this city, 1 where he was able to receive Birmingham chapter. every attention. Ellis Levin, of New Orleans Sund lephs will gath- (See "Birmingham" Page 11) COUNTS JEWISH er at Hotel Edison to As a result of the interest of witness borough finalists Alephs throughout America, al- orate ate for the New most $10,000 was raised through the A. Z. A.-Jerry Safur paralysis Oaklane First to POPULATION York Sunday night, the fund. During the past year vir- Pay 1941 Dues Aleps ttend the dance will tually the entire fund was spent be of New York A. Z. in order to aid Jerry's recovery Assessment A er at Rosoff's restau- The fine care given Jerry un- Lebanon, Pa. Lebanon Chap- ra st 43rd street. Here doubtedly resulted in many extra ter 287 recently completed a cen- Washington, D. C. The ding A. Z. A. person- months of life for him. al sus of the complete Jewish popu- Oaklane Chapter 363 of Phila- address the boys. At lation of the city of Lebanon, its delphia, Pa. was the first Chap- this ig Mel Allen, CBS base- Benvaniste Marries home town. ter in the country to pay its ball announcer, is scheduled to 1941 semi-annual dues assess- Aleph Mazkir Lester Benson, speak, too. Lebanon, Pa.-Reading from ment when Ray Freudberg the Chairman of the Census Commit- tee, was aided by Alephs Sidney left to right are: Aleph Mazkir The cost for the entire week- Washington, D. C. - The Na- Aleph Godol of the Chapter Lester Benson, Rabbi Wolfgang end in ONE DOLLAR. It includes tional Office has just received walked into headquarters on Miller, Irvin Orel, George Shat- tles, and Bernard Bernstein. The Kaelter, and Aleph Sidney Mill- a couple or stag to the dance Sat- word from the Sofia, Bulgaria, December 27 and laid down a er, seated at the Rabbi's desk urday night and the contests and Chapter that Henry Benvaniste, check for $32.00. The semi- city was divided into four sepa- rate districts and the Alephs each in the Beth Israel Synagogue dinner on Sunday. P. A. G., has just been married. annual assessments had not assigned to a certain district, ap- and working on the results of In order to make the affair pay Henry was in America during the been figured yet, but Ray in- proached the Jewish families with the recent census taken by the -each chapter in New York is 1938 Camp Convention, and, dur- sisted that his Chapter's as- sessment be figured immedi- a questionnaire form drawn up by Lebanon Chapter 287 of the being requested to sell at least ing that time, visited many Chap the committee. Jewish population in the city five tickets to outsiders at One ters on his tour. ately so that they would have of Lebanon, Dollar per couple to the Cham- the honor of being the first The form consisted of inquiries pionship Basketball g me and Chapter in the Order to pay its as to the age, sex, and number of Kahn Wins Oratory members of the family, as well as New Radio Ham dance Saturday night. The din- semi-annual assessment. All Aleph Mazkirs have re- the individual's outside and Jew- ner Sunday is a private party for ceived statements showing the ish affiliations. At the bottom of Washington, D. C. A new Z. A. only. Hazleton, Pa. Hazleton 137 The committee is working dili- balances of their Chapter's ac- radio ham is on the A. Z. A. list. returned from the Wilkes-Barre the form a space was provided for count and also showing the suggestions by the family as to Jack Silverstein, of Des Moines gently to make this Second An- Tournament with the basketball the present and future needs of nual Tournament Finals and Con- and oratory trophies under their a m of their Chapter's Chapter 4, operates an amateur vention of New York A. Z. A. arms. P. A. G. Stuart Kahn rep. semi-annula assessment. It is the community station under the numbers of the grandest success yet. resented the chapter in oratory. urged by Julius Bisno, Execu- The results were tabulated by W9VUN. tive Director, that the Chapters the committee and handed over to pay their assessments immedi- Rabbi Kaelter to be used for com- Plan Dance for Ambulance Fund ately so that they wouldn't be munity work. worried with financial obliga- Suggested Topics tions to S. A. C. for the bal- SEND IN YOUR For Hebrew Letter ance of the administration. CHAPTER'S CONTRIBUTION FOR THE AMBULANCE FUND Washington, D. C. With the judges for the Hebrew Let- ter Writing Contest already Judge chosen, all that remains is for the Alephs to begin writing their letters. The rules for the Hebrew contest are to be found on pages 37 and 38 of "Inside In- Letter formation.' The subject of the letter is left to the discretion Writing of the contestant. Suggested subjects for the Contest Letter are: Jehudah Halevi; Hebrew in America: Palestine and America: Chaim Nachman Washington, D. C.-Pictured subject of his own choosing, Bialik: The Prophets and Jud- above are the judges of the na- aism; Hébrew Education To- however, it should be in the tional AZA Hebrew Letter day; Hebrew and Yiddish Witing Contest. (Left) Abra- form of a letter to someone, Letters must be written in ham Goldberg, eminent He- and should be between 500 and long-hand, on one side of the braist; (center) Dr. Israel 750 words, Entries must be in sheet. The paper must be reg- Efros, professor of Semitics at National AZA Headquarters by ulation 8 1/2 by 11 paper. the University of Buffalo; May 1. Judgement will be ren- Kansas City, Mo.-This is the dance committee of the Heart (right) Rabbi Aaron Opher, in- dered 50 per cent on content of America chapter drawing final plans for a benefit dance, the structor at the Jewish Institute and 50 per cent divided be- BOOST THE proceeds of which are to be used for the Red Cross Ambulance of Religion, tween script, spelling and dic- MEMBERSHIP OF YOUR which the A. Z A. chapters are to give to Great Britain through An Aleph may write on any tion, A. Z. A. CHAPTER the American Red Page 2 THE SHOFAR January 14, 1941 The SHOFAR The Official Organ Alepts zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith JEWISH HEADLINES By BERNARD POSTAL, Bnai Brith Publicity Director FIRMLICH Claci EDITOR JULIUS BISNO PRODUCT 1-11-1914 71444 - ASSISTANT EDITOR BEN BARKIN ASSISTANT EDITOR JRVING LEVITAS WASHINGTON, D. Vigor- ART EDITOR JACK SHAFTON found on a group of three sculp- ous measures against Axis in- tures representing John the Bap- CONTRIBUTING EDITORS- -HARRY CUSHING, BERNARD GOLD. STEIN, LOWELL ADELSON, SEYMOUR HOLTZMAN, SOL PUZZLE spired organizations spreading tist flanked by the Parisee and "poisonous propaganda and seek- the Publican that stand over the BREIBART, NATHAN WAHLBERG. GEORGE SHENDELMAN ing to promote discord" will be a northern gate of the Baptistery HY HAVES, SID FRANKLIN, LEONARD BOB BYOMax.F.Baer, major phase of the intensified na- in Florence, Italy, indicate that FRIEDMAN, AARON ZUCKER, AL JACOBSON, MAX CHOM- tional defense program, President the statues were made or cast by SKY. Director BNAI BRITH Roosevelt indicated in his annual either a Jew, a baptized Jew or a SUPREME ADVISORY COUNCIL: Sam Beber, Omaha, Nebr. President; Jacob message to Congress.' In his ad- Marrano, Dr. Romanoff said. J. Lieberman. Los Angeles. Calit. First Vice-President: Joseph Herbach, Philadelphia Pa. Second Vice- President: Julius Bisno. Washington, D. C., Executive Director: Ben Vocational Service dress, he empasized that world- Barkin Washington, C. Assistant Executive Director: Irving Levitas, Washington wide freedom of religion is one D. National Cultural Director: Hyman Goldstein. Washington, D. Treasurer: Bureau of the "four essential human free- ROME - Admiral Umberto Wilfred B. Feiga. Worcester. Mass.: Henry Monsky. Omaha. Nebr. Louis Cohen, Ft. doms" toward which the United Pugliese, Jewish designer of vir- Smith, Ark.: Sidney Kusworm, Dayton, Ohio: Philip M. Klutznick, Omaha, Nebr. Maurice Bisgyer, Washington, Nichoias M. Brazy, Ft. Wayne. Ind.: Alfred M. States looks in the future. tually every major Italian war- Cohen, Cincinnati Ohio: Joe Borenstein, Chicago, Ill.; Irving Kaler, Atlanta, Ga.: and Q. Will you be kind enough to ship afloat, and a number of high Sol Dizenfeld, Ambridge, Pa. suggest a course of study to take ranking Jewish army officers who for a business administration SALONIKA, GREECE - One had previously been dismissed in course at University? Stanley thousand Greek Jews are fight- conformity with Italian anti-Sem- THE SHOFAR IS published twenty-one times per year. Monthly during July, Au- Plettman, Port Arthur, Tex. ing with the Greek army against gust and September and semi-monthly from October through June, by the Supreme itic legislation, have been re- Advisory Council of the Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith, Publication offices, 200 A, You must realize that differ- Italian aggression in Albania. One called to active duty as irreplac- Service Life Bldg. Omaha. Nebr.. and 1003 K St.. N. W., Washington. D. C. Entered ent schools have different re- family, the Levys, has 52 of its as Second Class Matter Sept. 27, 1939, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under able experts. They were recalled the Act of August 24, 1912. quirements for degrees and you members in the army. A 53rd under the terms of a six-month will have to take the courses out- was killed in action. He was oCl. old decree which has just been JANUARY 14, 1941 $1 Per Year lined by the particular institution Mordecai Frizis, son of the chief published providing for the re- which you attend. Then, too, the rabbi of Saloniki, cruitment of "privileged" Jews. 4 courses that you take will depend, to a great extent, upon the field WASHINGTON, D. C. Com- in which you specialize. You can plete elimination of anti-Semitic D. C.-Ap- GRAND ALEPH GODOL: specialize in accounting, banking propaganda is proposed by the pointment of a National B'nai and finance, foreign trade and Dies committee in a report to B'rith Defense committee to as- consular service, insurnace, labor Congress recommending legisla- sist the national defense program administration, chandising tion that outlaw the distribution by making available to the gov- and marketing, transportation, "We Had a Job to Do, etc. You will find a list of accred- of propaganda of foreign origin ernment the manpower and ma- in this country when such distri- chinery of the 900 B'nai B'rith ited business schools by consult- bution involved costs to American units throughout the country, in ing the United States Office of Education bulletin, "Accredited taxpayers. whatever way they may be of and We Just Did It!" service. was announced here by Higher Institutions." You will Henry Monsky, president of B'nai find this in your public library, DUBLIN-The great synagogue B'rith. Then, by writing to these schools of the Hebrew Congregation on I like the statement made by a Rallies. I mention this here be- for their catalogues, you will be Adelaide Road, the largest in sailor of the British ship, Jervis cause of the recent surge of able to note their requirements as Dublin, was destroyed in one of VICHY, FRANCE - Henri Bay, vhose crew purposely "harmony" meetings the well as suggested electives. the first bombing raids over Ire- Bergson, world-renowned Jewish rammed her straight on into a country. These rallies, at which Q. What are the chances for a land by German airmen. Coming philosopher and author, who won German sea raider so that ships prominent members of both po- Jew in Chemical Engineering? just before Sabbath services, the the Nobel Prize for Literature in of her convoy could disperse and litical parties spoke, were well Julius Rabinowitz, Newark, N. J. raid injured 26 people. Observ- 1927, is dead here at the age of escape. Here is what he said: publicized. And yet, we of A. Z. A. Questions like yours are ex- ers pointed out that as in the case 81. Shortly before his death he "We had a job to do, and we just tremely difficult to answer at a of the first German air raids on made world news by publicly re- A., for the past years, have been did it." No dramatics or heroics. laying the basis for true and last- time when the national defense Warsaw and London, the initial fusing the Vichy government's of- just the cold, hard, unvarnished program is precipitating changes victims in Ireland were Jews. fer to exempt him from the new ing communal harmony, in our truth. "We had a job to do, and in the demand for workers. The regulations requiring the dismis- Youth and Democracy rallies. Un- we just did it.' ostentatiously, but efficiently, we crowded state of the profession NEW YORK-Hebrew inscrip- sal of Jewish officials from state As a mental reminder and have been leading the way by during the depression years was tions which had gone unnoticed positions. As a protest he re- handicap to Jewish graduates of for 400 years have been found on signed from the de guide, this statement is tops. How demonstrating to all that commu- engineering schools. Most of the some of the most famous sculp France. wonderful it would be if all of us nity harmony can only be gained positions are with industrial es- tures of Leonardo da Vinci and performed our daily tasks. hard by the submergence of our self- tablishments. some of dis- Giofrancesco Rustici. it WASHINGTON or easy, with as little bravado as ish interests. and joining of the criminate against Jews. A con- closed by Dr. Paul Romanoff, tribution of $1.000 to the Greek demonstrated by this British sail- hands of all for a common need siderable number of people train- curator of the museum of the War Relief association's appeal or! The accent today is upon and purpose. There is much to be ed in chemical engineering are en- Jewish Theological Seminary of for civilian aid to embattled brain and brawn, and not upon done in preparation for these ral- gaged in government work, such America, to the annual conference Greece was announced here by flowery gab. It's the man who lies. The chapter must appoint a careers being open to Jews on an of the Yiddish Scientific Institute. B'nai B'rith. "Through this con- can get things done, quietly but committee, and a chairman for equal basis with other American The inscriptions, which have been tribution," said Henry Monsky, efficiently, who stands out today this committee, with care. Above citizens. president, "the B'nai B'rith mem- above the crowd. all, members of this committee If reports from the College of bership, which along with all oth- Too many of us dissipate our must exercise the greatest tact the City of New York (where Kohut Chapter er liberty loving Americans is energies and efforts in be-moan- and measured judgment in their most of the students are Jewish) concerned for the preservation of ing the work to be done. The dealings with outside groups. An are significant, Jews are now Initiates Twelve the democratic way, gives voice to usual result being that seldom attempt must be made to procure finding it considerably easier to its profound sympathy with the have anything left for that final as great a number of participat- find positions in engineering than heroic people of Greece who are push in the home stretch. Let's ing youth organizations as pos- they have in previous years. Nine- By HERBERT LICHTENSTEIN so valiantly resisting the tide of carry this example to our chapter sible. Our A. Z. A. representa- ty-five per cent of the technology New Haven, Conn. -Realizing aggression.' At the same time activities. All of us are familiar tives, naturally, will do their graduates of City College who that a half dozen alephs of the it was reported that B'nai B'rith with the type of Aleph who share in completing the plans for registered with the college's Chapter would become alumni af- has expended $65,000 for war re- spends his time in chapter meet- the rally, but we must be careful placement bureau during the past ter December 31st, the George lief and refugee aid in 1940. ings complaining about the lack not to hog the limelight or de- year have been employed by en- Alexander Kohut Chapter 330 of Total outlays to non-sectarian of spirit, and decrying the pau- prive others of their opportunity gineering companies throughout A. Z. A. decided to have a mem- agencies such as the Red Cross, city of activities. And yet, when to share in the work. When a the country. The greatest demand bership campaign to replace them. Finnish Relief Fund, etc., and there is some work to be done or suitable speaker has been chosen for trained graduates came from During the last three months of a tough duty to be assumed, like and plans for the rally announced, mechanical engineering corpora- the term twelve new members B'nai B'rith refugee committees abroad since the beginning of the little man who was not there, the chapter must do its part by tions, although the greatest num- were initiated and brought into he disappears or always has an showing up 100 per cent strong. ber was placed in chemical en- the ranks of A. Z. A. doubling the World War II amount to $72,000. available and air-tight excuse. Each Aleph should bring his fam- gineering jobs. amount of alephs which would be- This type of perpetual minority come alumni. LONDON - Squadron Leader ily to the rally, for the success of I suggest that you consult your never gets to a position of prom- many rallies is demonstrated in local Jewish vocational service These new alephs were first Ronald Joseph Cohen, a Jewish inence in the chapter. Why? Be- the ensuing friendships which re- agency for information on engin- brought up to a meeting to be in- member of the Royal Air Force cause when the chapter picks sult from meetings at our Youth eering schools in your vicinity. troduced to the brothers alephs from New Zealand, was awarded someone to lead it. it is the Aleph (EDITOR'S NOTE: Mr. Baer and to sign applications for mem- the Air Force Cross by Kins and Democracy programs. who complains little but does One thing is certain our will answer questions of general bership. At the following meet- George VI in the distribution of much that gets the vote of chap- Youth and Democracy rallies are interest on vocational problems ing the new applicants were re- New Year's honors. Other Jews ter confidence. Leaders are men evidence of the vitality and vigor through this column. Write to ported on by aleph Richard Gross- honored were Kalman Cohen, as- who are not content merely to of our America. It is A. Z. A man in charge of the investigat- sistant superintendent of police him at 1003 K Street, N. W., criticize the status quo, but ac- at its most productive, and Amer- Washington, D. C.) ing committee and taken in as in Palestine, who received the company their criticism with a ica at its best. pledges. After serving a pledge King's Police Medal, and Inspec- well thought out and constructive period of three weeks or more, tor Pinhas Mitelman, also of the We have a job to do, gang, and alernative. let's do IT! Rivlin Elected the pledges were voted in as mem- Palestine police, who received the Colonial Medal. Moses Paicovich, Fraternally and sincerely yours, bers and were informed of the In a few weeks, February 22 Godol of Parkway initiation, the School of A. Z. A., trains controller of the Palestine to be exact, we will start our IRVING K. KALER, and the financial obligations. Be- Railways, was made an honorary annual Youth and Democracy Grand Aleph Godol. By ISIDORE REIMER fore the initiation Pledgemaster member of the Order of the Brit- Brooklyn, N. -Ben Rivlin, Aleph Sherman Geller gave the ish Empire. aleph godol of the Brooklyn Exe- new alephs the School of A. Z. A. cutive Council, was elected aleph and taught them the "Up you CHAMPAIGN, ILL - What is godol of his own chapter, Ocean men" song. believed to be the first university Parkway Jewish Center 375. Oth- The new alephs were brought fellowship to be given in recogni- LOVE er officers elected included Irwin before the degree team, consist- tion of student leadership in the Levin as Aleph S'gan and Herbert ing of Alephs Edward Charnowitz, promotion of inter-faith relations Lustgarten as Aleph Mazkir, Rubin Ketaineck, Alvin Susman, Isidore Reimer, chairman of on an American college campus Love thy neighbor as thou wouldst thyself, Louis Philipps, Richard Gross- was established when the B'nai the Community Service Commit- And you'll be rewarded with joy. man, and Sidney Cohen, to be in- B'rith Hillel commission created tee, has announced that he will You'll possess all the worthwhile wealth itiated. Following the ceremony present an award to that aleph of the Edward Chauncey Baldwin the new alephs sang "Up you That man and his vices can never destroy. the Ocean Parkway chapter who Memorial Award at the Univer- men" and were joined in the sec- does the most outstanding work sity of Illinois as a memorial to For love is like a plant in the sun ond chorus by the remainder of for the chapter, and who renders the Christian scholar who was the That springs from an innocent pod. the alephs present. the most effective service to the God-father of the B'nai B'rith Exposed to the warmth, and growth is begun, Center and to the community dur- Hillel Foundations. And nourished along by GOD. ing the coming year. more games will decide whether The chapter's basketball team, the team will represent Brooklyn LONDON-Putting into effect By IRVING FALK. which won the Brooklyn cham- at the New York City A, Z. A. a recent declaration by the Polish pionship last year, is well on its Convention at the Hotel River- government-in-exile pledging Paterson Chap. 133. way to added laurels during the side Plaza on February 2nd. equality for all citizens in a re- current season. Captain Eli Ber- Plans are now being made for constructed post-war Poland, a man has led the o. P. J. C. quin- the celebration of the chapter's Committee Unity was formed here tet through an undefeated season second anniversary on March 1st by exiled Poles and Jews to ce- so far, and says that only one and 2nd, ment friendly relations. January 14, 1941 THE SHOFAR Page 3 BENJAMIN N. WAS CARDOZO COLLEGE WORTH An Open Letter to the WHILE? 2975 New A.Z.A. Officers JOHN in TOHID you BEORGE THE JEWS OF BRITAIN HYMAN Dear Brother Officers: I think that each one of you knows what During the past week our 425 chapters the job is that's cut out for you during the SIDNEY SALOMON have begun to flood headquarters with reports next few months. on the semi-annual election of officers. On First of all, the best man in the chapter behalf of the entire Supreme Advisory Coun- has to be drafted as the membership chair- cil, I want to take this means to extend to each man. THE TRUTH and every one of you our sincerest congratula- tions, our firm assurance of co-operation and BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO, by our best wishes for success. George Hellman. It was Chief We want you to be successful. The names Justice Charles Evans Hughes of the officers who serve in this next adminis- who said of Cardozo that he was "a beautiful spirit, an extraordi- tration can go down in the annals of A. Z. A. nary combination of grace and history if they meet the challange before them. power." This biography, the first The challenge is this Can A. Z. A., in the face your A.Z.A. complete study of Cardozo, amply of one of the greatest crises of American life, justifies this tribute. Here is a picture of the young Ben Cardozo measure up to its responsibility as the most who wrote poetry, who had Hor- important medium for training young Ameri- Secondly, a committee will have to call on atio Alger as his tutor, who went can Jewish leaders? to Columbia university at the age those 494 newly suspended Alephs, and the of 15, where he was known as hundreds of others suspended in November *Nathan the Wise.' Coming from and October and the preceding months, and a great Sephardic Jewish herit- age, Cardozo brought with him BRING they must be brought back into the ranks. When one considers how much effort it takes to the study of law a keen sense of values, a vision that brought to interest a new member, and the hours spent him into immediate association in training him in the "School of A. Z. A." with the psychical problems of MEETING during pledgeship, and the time and effort of man. As Attorney General Cum- mings said in the Supreme Court the chapter in arranging for the proper induc- Memorial Service, "No other tion rituals, when one considers all this, it judge of his time was so deft in is hard to realize that any chapter would let weaving the precedents of cen- The A. Z. A. has a fine reputation as an any Aleph become suspended except after turies into a new shape to gov- American youth organization. Leaders in all ern society." As a great man, every effort was exhausted to keep him ac- there were many phases of Car- walks of life have praised us. Not long ago, tive. dozo's personality. To the law- a great New York newpsaper editorially ob- yer, Cardozo ranks as the great served: "If every order in the country had a sociological jurist, whose deci- program as well designed and as well co-ordi- sions in various cases set prece- dents: to the lover of good writ- nated as that of Junior B'nai B'rith, America BRING A FRIEND ing, Cardozo's books, "Law and would be very much better off." Literature." "The Nature of the These friends of A. Z. A. naturally have a to the very next Judicial Process" and others, right to feel that in times, such as we now A.Z.A. MEETING rank high; to the American Jew his sermon on "Values," delivered face, that A. Z. A. will not lay down on the at the commencement excercises job. To the contrary, they expect that any- in 1931 of the Jewish Institute one who assumes A. Z. A. leadership shall of Religion, is both a challenge double his efforts in order that thousands and a vision This is a biography of a good man, a literal descend- more can join our ranks and derive training Thirdly, the 433 new Alumni must be re- ant of the prophets of old. and inspiration from the work that we do. placed by new young Alephs. Any suspended But we have fallen down on the job Aleph who cannot be reinstated, must be re- On July 1, 1940, we had 10,021 active mem- placed by a new Aleph. And in addition, WAS COLLEGE WORTH WHILE, by John R. Tunis. This bers. During the past six months it was the each and every chapter that believes in A. Z. is a study of 500 men who grad- hope of all of us that we could show a net gain A. should bring in a new class. uated Harvard university in 1911. of at least a couple of thousand new Alephs. This week Jerry Safur died. The doctors Here is an analysis of the effects were amazed that he lived 16 months complete- of a college education on earning ly paralyzed. But Jerry believed in the A. Z. power, family life, religious be- liefs, leisure time activities and A. and he counted the days until he could re- political attitudes. It is a case- cover and become active again. No finer work study, and should be of tribute could be paid to a new class of initiates great interest to any one inter- than to name them in honor of Jerry Safur. ested in just what a college edu- YOUR NEXT If the average chapter took in ten new cation means to a graduate. AZA. MEETING members, A, Z. A. could have 14,642 Alephs THE JEWS OF BRITAIN, by by next March when Sam Beber has to report Sidney Salomon. With the eyes on the A. Z. A. to the Supreme Lodge conven- of the entire world turned on tion in Chicago. They have not met for three Great Britain today, it is fitting But when we made our assessments on years and if we all got in there and did some and proper that we know some- January 1, 1941, we showed only 10,392 work, we could enable Mr. Beber to make a thing aobut the life of the Jews in that commonwealth of nations. Alephs. The only reason we showed any gain report that he could truly be proud of. Here is a book of facts, relating at all was because we installed 29 new chap- Brother officers, you know the facts. The the life of the Jew in Great Brit- ters. All of which means, simply stated, the rest is up to you. ain. showing the falsity of the chapters already in existence did nothing to In the words of one of our great sages: "If many charges made against him further A. Z. A. membership. and proving him to be now, as not you, then who? If not now, then when It is true that we had several thousands of he always was, a great citizen of I think I know what your answer will be a great nation. initiations but we also had a tremendous num- and we'll be waiting for those reinstate- ber of suspensions. ment notices and new membership reports to THE EDUCATION OF HYMAN During the past thirty days, A. Z. A. lost start rolling in. KAPLAN, by Leonard Q. Ross. 927 members! Of these, 433 became Alumni Sincerely and fraternally, The author of this book was a and 494 were suspended! teacher in an Americanization school for immigrants. Among In times like these, it is not a record to be JULIUS BISNO, his pupils was one H YMAN proud of. Executive Director. KAPLAN, to whom the English language was but a challenge to the imagination. Here is a man who believes that Abraham Lin- cohen was the greatest American; that Mocktvain was a great writ- er; who elects people "anonymous- ERSHIP REPORT ly' instead of unanimously; to whom a masculine name is "Har- old-Tribune:' who says "By hook Aleph Zadik or cook; one can go on illus- trating the genius of HYMAN Zadik KAPLAN. But he must be red (I mean 'read') to be appreciat- ed. Get this book, and know the real potentialities of the English language. A.CIRCULATING LIBRARY 1003 WASHINGTON Page 4 THE SHOFAR January 14, 1941 'Ought to Be One in Every Chapter News About Hub City Gotham, High-Point, Rayim Split Honors By Maurice S. Glaser In Bronx-Man. Meet Boston, Mass Enthusiasm is rector had an excellent opportun- Bronx, New York-The Bronx- running high in the Greater Bos- ity to meet with the leaders of Manhattan Council tournament ton area in connection with the AZA in District and to acquaint found Aleph Arthur Lubin of the announcement of the new post of the convention with plans for ex- Gotham Aleph club as the winner Director for the Metropolitan pansion of AZA in the greater of the oratorical contest and Boston area. It is felt that the Boston area. Alephs Marty Halcon and Si Fin- creation of this new post now kelman of Rayim the victors of puts the Boston area on a par the debating tournament. In a with New York City, Chicago, basketball game between the Cleveland, Kansas City and a few District No. 1 Briefs High Point Aleph club and an others having City Directors. all-star Bronx Manhattan team, For the first time in the his- tory of this area, eliminations Aleph Sophers: Your deadline the High Point boys, last year's New York City champs, won the were held in. debating and bas- is the second and fourth Tuesday title. ketball competition among the of every month. Want to see chapters of the Greater Boston District One on the map?-send At the banquet concluding the area, the winners competing at in your chapter news. tournament, Harry Brager, Re- the Tri-State Tournament at gional deputy, introduced Dave Lowell on December 28-29-30. Reminder-All reports - and Fain, past District Godol of Dis- This has resulted in stimulating that includes those missing elec- trict 4, as the guest speaker. Hy interest in future intra-chapter tion reports-go to New District Haves, District 1 secretary, also activities. In the first of these Headquarters, 11 West 42nd addresed the groups assembled. eliminations, at a joint meeting of street, New York City, care of Hy Many B'nai B'rith presidents and West End AZA and Haym Salo- Haves. officials were present and were mon 255, held at the Peabody presented to the assemblage. House, well-known community Tournament Shots-Hy Haves Over 100 boys from the twelve center in Boston. Haym Salomon's dashing to three regional tourna- Washington, D. C. - "There ought to be one in every Council chapters were present, Lou Sidman and Leon Feinstein ments in one week-end. Feiga chapter," that's what all his friends are saying about Jack and it was the general concensus emerged victorious in the debat- freezing in Ottawa at the Lauren- Shafton (left), art director of THE SHOFAR, who has just of opinion that this had been the ing competition over West End's tian but, boy, was he raving became an alumnus of Fidelity chapter of Los Angeles. In his best tournament-convention yet arry Spector and Meyer Pecker in about it!-seems as if Ottawa last letter to headquarters, Jack wrote: "I think you know that sponsored by the Council. an excellent and closely decided steamed him up. Zeller and Lo- debate. This meeting held Sunday, you can still call on me, however, whenever my meager abilities well, Mass., deserves "hats off" December 8th, had a capacity aud- can serve." And that means plenty. for the best tournament in New Looking for Answers ience of invited alephs from the Jack is pictured with his partner and one of their many England. Burlington "hats off' district, with National Deputy scores of puppets which they have made themselves and which for their grand sportsmanship in By BILLY AVRUTIN Charles Berman and City Direc- have won for them wide fame. Shafton and his teammate are winning the Tri-State Basketball tor Maurice S. Glaser as guests. in constant demand by the finest clubs on the west coast. New York, N. Y.-On Febru- title. Lou Sidman talking his way ary 6, the first question of a On Sunday, December 15th into oratory and debate medals. super-quiz contest will be fired the Louis Needel Chapter of Fall River in BNR won the bas- Berkwitz Delivers at representatives of both the Malden conducted and sponsored ketball - George Stein, Woon- ONE IN a rally for new members. At this Baskets to Needy Bay Ridge A. Z. A. chapter and socket, oratory-and as the Briefs THEY PRINTED YOUR FACE ON Junior League. The questions meeting scheduled as the debat- go to press- are waiting for FIVE-DOLLAR BILLS. WOULDN'T MIND KISSING MY MONEY By KENNETH KOLLMAN will be based on four topics. They ing eliminations between Louis further results from the tourna- GOODBYE! Needel Chapter and Quincy Chap- Pittsfield, Mass.-The Max H. are: Sports, Modern Music, Cur- ment chairmen-how about it? ter. Quincy Chapter defaulted to Berkwitz Chapter 293 of Pitts- rent Events, and Surprise Ques- District One is being sued by field, Mass., in carrying out a tions. Bill Sorntis will act as Mattapan, thus sending the Louis Needel debators to Lowell to com- well-rounded Community Service quizmaster. He has reported that pete in the Tri-State Tournament District Seven over the slogan. the occasion will be one long to Allow us to remind George Shen- OH,MEL! program, recently delivered delman and company that THIS so Thanksgiving baskets to needy be remembered. Wilfred B, Feiga, of the Su- preme Advisory Council and Haves coined "Let's Make District SELPOM! families throughout the local and Marvin Liebman was recently Chairman of AZA in District 1 at- One the Number One District" nearby Jewish communities. The elected Aleph Godol. tended a /meeting of the Council when he assumed the District One baskets each contained a chicken, of Advisors of Greater Boston at Godolship in November, 1935, at potatoes, nuts in fact every- Roxbury, on December 16th. This Adelphi Challenges New Haven, Conn. And District thing that is needed for a real meeting was the first meeting of One is going to be the Number Thanksgiving dinner. Kenneth the Advisors of Greater Boston Montreal, Quebec-The Adelphi One district. It's a cinch-we've THE GUY WITH THE Kollman, Community Service called by the newly appointed Aleph Club. undaunted by their City Director. The agenda for this got the fellows. IRRESISTABLE LINE, chairman, aided by a prominent defeat in Ottawa, have issued a meeting included the formulation HIS BROTHER ALEPHS social worker, compiled list of challenge to the Ottawa team to of plans for AZA in the greater Rabinowitz Officiates CALL HIM "BANANA needy Jewish families to whom come to Montreal for a return PEEL", BECAUSE HE the baskets were delivered in match Boston area in 1941. and the On Harvard Campus time for Thanksgiving,November The Club s planning stimulation of city-wide activities MAKES THE GIRLS FALL. 28th. tive program, including Sabbaths Of particular interest was the r'e- and magazine drives for the Can- port of the recently formed Great- New York, N. Stanley Rab- adian soldiers. er Boston Council of AZA. This inowitz, past Grand Aleph Godol, Eight New Pledges Council, which has created a new and at present a student at the Midwood Elects; In Niagara Falls Goff Elected post of program recorded, is de- Jewish Theological Seminary at vised to co-ordinate AZA pro- New York, has really been getting Receive Charter Niagara Falls Niagara Falls grams in the Metropolitan Boston around these days. Worcester, Mass. Udell Goff 218 recently accepted eight new area and will act as a clearing During the High Holy Days, By WALLY STEIN was recently elected Aleph Godol house to prevent conflict of dates Stanley officiated at the student pledges, and have several more New York, N. The East of the Worcester 52 Chapter, services at Harvard University. A pledges lined up. At the last elec- of individually sponsored Chapter Midwood Aleph Club held its with Lester Katz securing the po- few weeks later, Stanley repre- tion, Robert Greenberg was chos- programs. Already plans are in sented A. Z. A. at a "Mishpat, elections recently, with Sandy sition of Aleph S'gan. Harry en Aleph Godol and Burton Ro- the offing for a city-wide observ- Grace continues as Mazkir. Greenberg securing the position ance of Youth and Democracy at which various Jewish youth senberg, Aleph S'gan. Morton of Aleph Godol. Jerry Rothbell During their election meeting, Day, which will be held in Bos- organizations were 'put on the Haber continues as Aleph Maz- was elected Aleph S"gan, while the Alephs had an opportunity to ton's historic Fanueil Hall, known kir. spot regarding their activities Norman Litwak continues as Maz- hear Wilfred Feiga, District 1 S. as the "Cradle of American Lib- and contributions to American The Chapter presented an kir. A. C. representative. erty," a historic landmark, the Jewish life. This latter affair adaptation of the "Jews in Re- mecca of all visitors to Boston. took place in New York. Finally, The Chapter received its tem- view" program before their spon- National Deputy Charlie Ber- Stanley officiated at the Friday porary charter at the last meet- DON'T FORGET THE N. Y. C. soring Lodge. AFFAIR FEB. 1st-2nd! man announces the formation of a Evening Services for the North ing, and, now that they have a new chapter in Roxbury. This new ern Regional Tournament of Dis- Junior Auxiliary, are all prepared chapter is to be installed at a trict Five in Washington, D. C. to participate more fully in the special joint meeting of the Haym At present, Stanley is actively program. Salomon Chapter, Louis Needel working with the New York The first step in this direction New York Chats Chapter and the West End Chap- groups in their various tasks. was the holding of a party for ter, together with their affiliated the Rover Crew of Troop 62, the Junior AZA's and Junior Leagues, Tournament Ravings The fi- New York to Hold first social affair. istrative Board that we will have about ten in number. This joint nancial wizard of the Long Is- 100 per cent attendance from the meeting to be held at the Temple Sanitarium Drive land Council in making money fellows. Kozinn Elected Mishkan Tefila in Roxbury on on their one day affair at the Another chapter is set for in- Sunday, December 22, will have New York, N. Y.-Bob Berg- charge of $1.25 for the day, By SEYMOUR SIEGEL stallation in New York, Friday as its guest speaker Clement Nor- man, Communal Service Chair- couple-a it included a meal. night, February 17, the boys of ton, world traveler and well man of the New York A. Z. A New York, N. Rehobeth What do they feed 'em? Richard Lynbrook come in with Haves known Boston lecturer. National Council, announced that the New Chapter 89 held semi-annual elec- Kaplan, Rockaway Park orated installing at Temple Beth David. Deputy Charles Berman and City York Alephs were going to con- tions for the various offices on to the championship of Long Is- All send congrat notes Director Maurice S. Glaser will duct a drive for the Los Angeles December 29, 1940. The gave! land; Richmond Hill become the to Mazkir Howard Kaye, 69 Lang- also address this joint meeting. Tuberculosis Sanatarium as the now rests in the able hands of debating champs and the bas- don Place, Lynbrook. And more The newly organized Roxbury agency to receive the proceeds of Aleph Richard Kozinn, re-elected ketball games are still being is acoming in Dan Morris's group Chapter is already on the march this year's activities. This an- for his second term is Stanley played so that winner is still un- -Kingsbridge-East New York and have planned Oneg Shabbath nouncement was made at the re- Lustgarten as Aleph S'gan. Al- known or aren't we in the and it's hi ho to 50 by March program to be held Friday eve- cent meeting, at which the mov- eph Martin Goldfarb continued know? fellows. ning, December 27 at the Craw- ing pictures demonstrating the as Mazkir while the posts of Sho- Bronx-Manhattan offered a A Marx brothers scene ford Street Synagogue. Prominent work of the Sanatorium were tare, Godol, and Kotone are held flooring surprise to busy Hy Haves office with Weithorn, AZA and B. B. leaders have been shown. District 4 B'nai B'rith down by Alephs Herbert Stone Haves-he attended three tourna- Haves, the NYA girls and some invited. with the City Director to Auxiliary have already contri- and Eugene Kaplan, respectively. ments in one day. Over 100 deliver the main address at these fellows using shot horns to get in buted a building to this Sanatc Aleph Morty Baum was elected Alephs jammed the restaurant of -but ah- we love it. services to which the parents and friends of the alephs have been ium. The New York Alephs are to the post of Aleph Kohen Go- the Hotel Montery to cheer their Your Mazkir has notices of conducting this campaign in the dol and Seymour Siegel received winners in Lubin of Gotham, ora- invited. Advisor Samuel Stohn coming social and other events has recently organized a second form of a Raffle, tickets for the job of Sopher. This year, ac- tory champ, and Rayim chapter here in New York-so let's see chapter in Malden. which are ten cents each. cording to Aleph Godol Richard in debating. Highpoint is lead- them be read and how about turn- Kozinn, "is going to witness the ing in basketball-undefeated. As an Associate Director of the ing out? Fraternity- import- Greater Boston Community Fund Celebrate First Year biggest membership drive ever Brooklyn had Levitas address- ant part of A. Z. A.5s Creed. in the Dorchester District of Bos- conducted by Rehoboth." ing the boys in grand style. Dave Mazkirs: Have you an election re- ton, the City Director has enroll- By SONNY GREENWALD Haber. OPJC, outtalked the rest, port as yet unfilled floating ed the alephs of the Louis Needel New York, N. Y.-The High- Cardozo Elects and BMB again won the debat- around your home? Send it in and Haym Salomon Chapters in point Aleph Club recently elect- ing title for the borough. Some to Haves without the usual that area to actively participate in ed Harry Goldstein as Aleph Go- By AL ECKHAUS fellows missed up on a grand top of a car and we'll reward you this philanthropic work as active dol, with Jack Friedman secur- Brooklyn, N. -The Benjam- week-end and the with a new Mazkir and officers' solicitors. Plans are being formu- ing the position of Aleph S'gan. in Cardozo Aleph Club held their Brooklyn Council hopes that their list-okay-do you win the box lated to enroll all the chapters in Mike Wortheimer still scribbles Second Annual Installation re- support will be with them from of candy? the, Metropolitan Boston area in away as Mazkir. here on in. cently, with Bud Jaffa, Maxwell Brooklyn A. Z. A., under the this campaign, as part of the phil- A First Anniversary Dance is Glickman and Abelow occupying The SHOFAR carries a story on the posts of Aleph Godlo, Aleph the coming City Finals and Con- direction of Harry Katkowsky, anthropic work advocated by being planned for January 18th. put on the program, "Jews in Re- AZA. In cooperation with Cyrus Ad- At the Convention Banquet at S'gan and Aleph Mazkir, respect- vention. It's dirt cheap-a view." at the Brooklyn Lodge ler Chapter, the plans for a lively. even Barkin must be trying to meeting January 8. Went over the Tri-State Tournament at Low- Youth and Democracy Rally are figure out how Haves announces Four pledges were inducted swell-too. ell, the newly appointed City Di- progressing well. such an affair for One Dollar. It's into the Aleph Club at this affair. DON'T FORGET FEBRUARY the hope of the New York Admin- 1ST and 2ND-It's your affair. January 14, 1941 THE SHOFAR Page 5 SAFER REPEATS At KIO Tourney District No. 2 Briefs ORATORY VICTORY The state of Indiana is finally FOLLOW THE IN K. 0. MEET coming into its own in the matter of organizing new chapters. Ber- TRADITION OF nie Goldstein, District Two field secretary, is to install a new chap- Louisville, Ky With a record ter in Evansville, on January 12, OTHER CHAPTERS registration of two hundred and while Jerry Vogel, now chairman twenty five, the KIO convention of the Indianapolis chapter ad- and tournament, sponsored by the visory board, is now busy organiz- Louisville chapter 107 came to an ing a second chapter for that com- Present One of end on Monday, December 31st, munity. with a stirring address on democ- These to Your racy by the Honorable Rodes K. The Alliance Chapter 275 of Myers, lieutenant governor of the Denver, Colo.. has been selected Outgoing commonwealth of Kentucky. as sponsor of the Rocky Moun- For the third consecutive year Aleph Godol tain Regional tournament on Feb- in a row, Robert Safter, of Ft. ruary 8 and 9. The winners of Wayne chapter 291, won the ora- this tourney probably travel far- torical contest. Safer has repre- ther than any other chapters to sented the district in the national attend the district finals. Last finals for the past two years. In year they went to Cincinnati, O., the debate finals. Gerald Paul and Louisville, -The honorable while this year they hope to go to Bill Weinstein of the Indianapolis Rodes K. Myers, Lieutenant Gov- St. Louis. chapter 246, emerged the victors ernor of the state of Kentucky is over a strong Dayton, Ohio team. shown shaking hands with Joe By an overwhelming vote, the With a record number of en- Blass, Aleph Godol of the Louis- Alephs of our district have decid- tries in the basketball tourney, ville chapter 107, and toastmaster ed to hold the district convention ten teams fought hard and long at the concluding banquet of the simultaneosly with the district P.A.G.KEY P.A.G.BADGE & GUARO for the honor of representing the KIO Regional Tournament and tournament. This means that region in the district finals at St. Convention. Mr. Myers delivered Louis, with the Dayton, Ohio, a stirring address on "Democracy every chapter will be entitled to a chapter 69, captained by Sylvan In Today's World.' delegate, part of whose expenses $5.00 $6.00 Kahn, defeating the Indianapolis will be paid, to meet in St. Louis, chapter in the finals. Other mem- Mo., on March 29. 30 and 31. The bers of the winning squad are St. Louis 28 Has convention is to be sponsored by Order Direct from: Manual Garlikov, L. Ruben, I. the St. Louis Chapter 28, with Block, M. Kipner, Abe Wilks, and Chanukah Party Al Finn and Len Chodorovosky as L. G. Balfour Co. Stanley Sander. The team was general co-chairmen. All chap- coached by Gordon Krauss, a ters are reuested to send their By SIDNEY ZIMBALIST current district dues assessment Attleboro, Mass. charter member of the St. Joseph St. Louis, Mo.-St, Louis 28 Valley chapter 92 of South Bend, at the rate of 25 cents per Aleph presented an elaborate Chanukah who is now a member of the to either George Jacoby, district Party at the St. Louis Jewish Eschol B'nai B'rith Lodge of Day- Children's Home. One of the fea- Aleph Gisbor, or Field Secretary ton, Ohio. tured parts of the program in- Bernie Goldstein. Julius Socoloff, aleph mazkir of cluded a hypnotist, who had the the Columbus chapter 155, was laughing continually Without exception, the general Harry Deutch Made acquainted with the activities and elected as KIO aleph godol; J. I. with his performance. chairman of the various regional administrative officers of our Goldstein of the host chapter, tournaments, performed n o b l y County Attorney chapters SO here we go: Aleph S'gan: Art Weiss of the St. Also in the holiday theme is Mogen Dovids to Al Rosenberg, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS 177 is Joseph Valley chapter 92 of South the sponsorship of an Inter-Tem- jr., and Leonard Wener of the ple "Chanukah Paragraph Con- Kansas City, Alumnus headed for new achievements. Bend, regional aleph mazkir. Louisville Chapter 107, Herbert test." This contest is now under Harry S. Deutch of Nordaunian Manny Stern has returned as One of the outstanding social way, and has been well received Brahinsky of the St. Joseph, Mo., 22 was recently appointed to the chairman of the advisory board. events of the convention was a Chapter 17. and George Jacoby legal staff of Wyandotte County ably assisted by Barnett Lurie typical Kentucky hillbilly barn by the local Temples. of Lorian 267. as Deputy County Aattorney. and Al Hass. Marvin Lerman is dance, held on the opening night Al Finn was re-elected Aleph Alumnus Deutch is re- the new A. G. CLEVELAND 209 of the convention, at which the Godol, with Dave Blumenthal tak- The Louisville Chapter 107 is cording secretary of the Beth has an additional advisor in Ir- Kentucky chapter 404, also of ing the position of Aleph S'gan. going o give a substantially large win Adler, who is one swell fel- Louisville, put on a hillbilly mock Sam Goldman continues as Maz- portion of its profits on the KIO low. With Julius Miller swing- wedding. A Negro jug band, also kir. Regional tourney to the A. Z. A. ing the gavel, everything is un- added to the color of the evening. Ambulance Drive. How about you der control. BENJAMIN CAR- In addition to a number of ad- Adler Elects other chapters??? Sam Goldman, DOZO 385 has elevated Sidney visors from the visiting chapters, of St. Louis, the district chairman Silverman to its highest office. Jack Finkelstein, P. G., Hoffman Godol of this committee expects "DIS- The boys have finally cleared and Norman Weisman Indiana TRICT TWO TO LEAD THE NA their financial obligations and state deputy, also attended. By STANLEY PHILLIPS TION." Come on, boys, don't let with unity of purpose should real- New York, N. Y The Cyrus him down. ly go places. University City Adler Aleph Club held its elec- MAX E. MEISEL 388 has been Distributes Food tion recently. Summer Hoffman Advisor Serves as executing an outstanding com- was elected Aleph Godol, with munal service program. This Eric Schwartzhoff securing the Chaplain in Kansas chapter has participated in every By AL BROMET post of Aleph S'gan. Fred Ber- phase of the A. Z. A. program. St. Louis, Mo.-In celebration man continues as Aleph Mazkir. By BERNARD WOLKOW Morton Pearlman is new A. G. of the true spirit of Chanukah, The boys of the chapter have Wichita, Kans.-Rabbi Harry and can be counted on to keep University City Aleph Club dis- gotten in touch with the Hebrew R. Richmond, advisor of Wichita this group among the best in the trbiuted 21 baskets to needy fam- Orphan Asylum nad starting this Chapter 175, has been accorded order. LAKEWOOD 403 has pro- January, will take out a group of a privilege within the past week moted Elmer Selman to A. G. ilies of this Jewish Community during the holiday season. The children to place of interest or to that few other men have had, Louis Waldorf is the chairman of distribution took place under the a place of amusement. These out- that of serving his country twice. the advisory board. Lakewood is ings will take place semi-monthly. In 1917, when a rabbi of a few continually striving to be Cleve- efforts of the Community Serv- months, he waived his exemption ice Committee. Aleph Godol Cho- On December 29th, the fellows land's biggest little chapter. from military service and enlist- DR. PAUL EHRLICH A. C. den, Aleph S'gan Fleischer, and took part in the Hanukah Candle ed as a "buck" private. By the Committee chairman Donald Mill- lighting services held in the tem- elected Mickey Miller A. G. The time his training period was over ple of the Y. M. and W. H. A, of boys ushered in January 1 with er were instrumental in getting he had been promoted to a second Washington Heights. This is one a grand party. COL. ISAAC the articles for the baskets. This lieutenant. Harry Deutch FRANKS A. C. named Willie is to be annual project of the of the many endeavors the Cyrus He saw service in France on chapter. Adler boys do in the religious Horon Lodge B'nai B'rith. In Fierman as their leader at an several fronts during which time field. Several of the fellows have AZA, Harry was Aleph Godol of election party. This idea of hav- The Community Service Com- he was promoted ot a first been selected as permanent ush- mittee is not resting on its laur- "Looie." After the war was over Nordaunian 22. Grand Councillor ing a party immediately after the ers at all Friday night services. he accepted a reserve commission for District 2 in 1933, former election is an excellent one, as it els. It is now in the process of and in 1922 was raised to cap- president of the Missouri Valley removes the strain of the election. Other activities of the Aleph raising funds for the Ambulance Alephs Association, Deputy of the SIGMUND FREUD A. C. has re- club included a successful smoker tain, which rank he has held to Drive, or whatever charitable for prospective members, a well the present time, Central Region, and Grand Aleph elected Bob Klausner. Its dra- cause is designated by the SAC attended vocational guidance dis- His honor is made much great- Sopher during 1933-34. matic group is really gaining as year's annual effort of cussion, and joint socials with the er because he is the first reserve A graduate of the University of prominence, having appeared be- A.Z.A. girls clubs of the Y. Kansas Law School, Harry was a fore several organizations. chaplain to be called to active member of the Dean's Honor Roll A. H. FRIEDLAND A. C. has duty in the state of Kansas dur- another advisor in the person of ing the present crisis. He will for three successive years an Register for Regional Tournament honor given to the upper ten per- Sherman Elotlow. Howard Nov- serve for a year with the 35th di- vision, which includes regiments cent of the class. itch is the A. G. of this up and coming young group. GLEN- from Kansas, Missouri, and Ar- kansas. He will arrive in Fort Joe VILLE A. C. expects to get its Robinson with the Kansas Nation- permanent charter in the hear al Guards from the Wichita terri- Cleveland Chats future. Irv Garber is the new A. G. EMILE ZOLA A. C. pro- tory. By SIDNEY FRANKLIN moted Herbert Lieberman to A. H. of A., St. Joseph G. This group recently celebrat- You have just returned from an ed their anniversary banuet which Take Regional Titles inspirational winter tournament, was one of the best planned and new officers have been elected well attended affairs of its kind By AL JACOBS and a new year has begun. Let's which your City Director ever Kansas City, Mo. Heart of plan our activity and execute witnessed. America 347 returned from the every single detail properly. The Missouri-Kansas Regionals with city of Cleveland has really be- Fellows, I know that you are the basketball and debating titles come A. Z. A. conscious. How- doing a good job, but we aren't in their possession. The team of ever. you know that we have only letting enough people know about Harry Flapan and Arthur Kusnet- scratched the surface. Come on. us. Send in typewritten articles zky took the debating honors, fellows. "Let's get in there for the SHOFAR to me by the while Alephs Cohen, Merker, Zar- and pitch.' first and third Tuesday of each now, Daniels, Stein, Caplan, Katz month. An arrangement has been and Manager Gottlieb won the Congratulations to Herbert worked out whereby Cleveland A. hoopers title. Robert Daichman of Ascherman of the Sigmund Freud A. chapters will received added St. Joseph 17 won the oratory Aleph club and to the Cleveland publicity in the Jewish Independ- title. 209 chapter for winning the E. ent and the Jewish Review and The Chapter was host recently O. C. oratory and basketball con- Observer. Every chapter should to the local Orphanage, and, to tests. Best wishes for a victory send in at least one article a week complete this seasons activities, in the district tournament. A to these papers. Material must Reprint From The Milwaukee Journal sponsored a Chanukah Dance, the Mogen Dovid to Marvin Krieger be in their offices by 5 o'clock Milwaukee, Wis.-It is estimated that over 4,000 Alephs proceeds of which went to the of Emile Zola for doing an out- Wednesday. Get in touch with registered at Regional A. Z. A. tournaments during the past AZA-Red Cross Ambulance Fund. standing job as Aleph Sopher of Sidney Franklin if you have any couple of weeks. Monas Bachman and Dollie Schucket are his chapter. uestions on this matter. shown at the Schroeder hotel registering Ken Berke for the ARE YOUR PLANS COMPLETE Southern Wisconsin-Northern Illinois Regional in basketball, FOR YOUR "YOUTH AND With the beginning of a New Aleph Mazkirs: Send in elec- oratory and debate. DEMOCRACY" RALLY? Year it is a good idea to get (See "Cleveland' Page 6) Page 6 THE SHOFAR January 14, 1941 CLEVELAND At Work on February "Youth and Democracy" Rally Paterson Sweeps (Continued from Page 5.) N R N. J. Tourney; tion and semi-annual reports im- mediately. Remember, that in Enters Finals order for a chapter to have a delegate in St. Louis at the dis- By CY MASS trict convention, and at the in- ternational convention, it is es- Jersey City, N. The North- sential for all the Cleveland chap- ern Regional New Jersey tourna- ters to have at least 30 members. ment, sponsored by Samuel Greenstone 201, found the Pater- son 133 Alephs victors in debat- The standings in the Greater ing, oratory and basketball. In Cleveland Basketball league are the debating tourney. Greenstone as follows: 201 defeated Felix Fuld, only to Team. Won. Lost. lose to the Paterson boys (Ruben- Heights 2 o stein and Tanis) in the finals. In Glenville 2 o oratory, J. Mortimer Rubenstein Cleveland 2 1 of 133 won in a contest which Friedland 2 1 also presented N. Reiner of 201. Ehrlich 1 1 M. Abraham of West Hudson 372 Franks 1 1 and Allan Bear of Felix Fuld. Meisel 1 2 Cardoza o 2 In basketball, Paterson defeat Zola o 2 ed West Hudson and Montclair Freud o 8 to win the Regional title. In the Lakewood o o regular Regional Council meeting, There is going to be quite a Manny Abrahams of West Hud- change in these standings in the son succeeded Morty Rubenstein next few weeks. Both Meisel and of 133 as Regional Aleph Godol. Elias Levinson of Greenstone 201 Freud are much stronger than their showing to date indicate. was chairman of the Regional These teams have an excellent convention. The Paterson teams chance of finishing the rest of will now represent the Region in the season without any more de- the sectional tournaments. feats. Ben Barkin, assistant executive director, was the guest speaker Dayton Alephs at the final banquet. Celebrate Birthday Emek, Mountaineer BY JACK MILLER Dayton, Ohio-Dayton 68 has Split Tourney completed all plans for the An- nual Anniversary Banquet, which Washington, D. C.-Reports are begin- co-operation with local Christian Youth Honors will be held during the last week ning to flow into A. Z. A. National Headquar< groups. Typical of this inter-faith planning in January. Alephs Marvin Brown ters on preliminary plans for "Youth and is this group in Butler, Pa., shown at work on and Elwood Kaplan are in charge Democracy" rallies to be held throughout the very successful rally held a year ago. Huntington, W. Va. - Moun- of the affair. America in February by A. Z. A. chapters in tineer Chapter 198, hosts of the Co-Chairmen Jack Miller and recent West Virginia Regional, Marvin Brown are now busily en- won the basketball title by de- gaged in planning the Youth and Woolfstead Wins District 3 Sectional Paterson Site for feating Emek Chapter, 27-23. The Democracy Rally, which is ex- Emek boys, not to be outdone, pected to be one of the most suc- Prize for Letter cessful affairs sponsored by the Tourney Jan. 25-26 Sectional Tournament then defeated Mountaineer in the debating finals, with Chapter. Sam Fondiler was elected Aleph Pittsburgh, .-The Advisory In New Castle Finals Kanner and Harold Marks repre- Dodol recently, with Stanley Board of Beth El Aleph Club, un- senting the victors. But, in the Sandler occupying the position of der the capable Chairmanship of oratorical finals, Richard London, Aleph S'gan. Jack Miller still Dr. S. Z. Caplan, is actively en- Philadelphia, first who was general chairman of the gaged in the work of "condition- Sectional Winter Tournament in Paterson, N. J. - On Sunday tournament, won for Mountaineer holds the office of Mazkir. At a recent affair, Brother Mil- ing' the new members in A. Z. A. February 2, Paterson 133 will be A. Z. A.'s history is scheduled to again. A cash prize of $3.00 was offered the hosts to the Northern New ton Marks, Chairman of the Ad- be held in New Castle, Pa., on With Alephs from Wheeling, by the Adivsors for the best let- January 25-26, when orators, de- Jersey and Constitutional Coun- visory Board, made the annual Huntington, Charleston and Ash- ter submitted from among the cils at the Sectional Winter Tour- awards to winning Alephs, The bators and basketball players land in attendance, the regular pledges on the subject of "Why I nament of New Jersey. Under Louis Weprin Memorial Trophy, qualifying in the three regional Regional Council meeting Joined the A. Z. A.' the plan adopted in District 3, given annually to the most out- tournaments in the western sec- held at this tournament. Robert winners of the regional tourna- Pledge James Woolfstead was tion of District 3 held in Decem- Nearman was re-elected Council standing member, went to Aleph ments will meet in the sectional adjudged winner. His letter reads ber will vie for the right to en- Godol with Isaac Lerner and Manuel Garlikov. G. Mar- tourney. with winners going vin Brown received his Godol pin follows: er District Finals. Melvin Wolpert-occupying the po- on the regular district meet. sitions of S'gan and Maskir, re- at this event. "Dear Advisors: Harold Zaritzky will represent The basketball team is celebrat- I joined A. Z. A. to better ac- Northwestern Pennsylvania in The following chapters will be spectively. ing its first victory over Columbus quaint myself with the Jewish oratory, having won in that event represented at this sectional tour- Chapter 155, the first in four at the Regional Tournament held nament: Samuel Greenstone of boys of South Hills, Pittsburgh, Camden Hosts years. The score was 26-24, and the country. I wanted to know in Butler on December 15. David Jersey City; Felix Fuld of Irv- what other boys were doing and Barr and Melvin Krall, of Ali- ington; Ezekiel, Essex and Rob- To Collegians Rashi Sponsors to aid the welfare of our nation quippa-Ambridge 125, will be the ert Morris of Newark; Dr. Joseph region's debate entrants, while Goldberger of Perth Amboy; Camden, N. J. Camden 245 by joining in with them and doing All-City Contest my share. the basketball teams of Shenan- West Hudson, Passaic, Montclair, sponsored its Second Annual Paterson, Convention City (At- "College Sabbath," to which were "But when I was pledged into go Valley 229 and Beaver Valley By HOWARD HIRSCH Beth El Aleph Club I found that lantic City), Camden, Trenton, invited the Jewish boys and girls 117, co-winners of the regional St. Louis, .-"What is Amer- A. Z. A. was a living organization championship, will fill out the Wilmington and Simon Wolf of who attend colleges away from with a program that offered me contingent. Bloomfield. home. This Sabbath was preced- ica's Strongest Defense against Totalitarianism? This is the sub- more than I expected. It offered The early part of the day will ed by a "College Dance" on Southwestern Pennsylvania Re- ject of Rashi Aleph Club's first a program of Fraternity, Charity, gion will send two orators-In be spent in the regular tourna- Thursday evening. Annual Essay Contest among St. Judaism, Patriotism, Filial Love, ments of debate, oratory and bas- At the Sabbath, a panel dis- ing Cantor of Keystone 234 and Louis AZA. The essays will be Conduct and Purity. A. Z. A. of- ketball. After the competitions cussion was held on "The Jewish Gerald Kline of Pioneer judged by a group of prominent fered me a chance to compete in the New Castle tourney, as its are over, the tournament banquet Student and His Religious Con- St. Louis personalities, including educational contests and athletics regional co-winners at the con- and dance will be held. Co-chair- victions." Professor Treiman of Washington with boys from all over the coun- clave held in Braddock on De- men of this affair are Aaron Gold Leonard Fuhrman is the new University, Rabbi Gordon of the try and to see just where I stand so that I might improve myself. cember 8. Alan Amper and Har- and J. Mortimer Rubenstein. Aleph Godol, local Shaare Emeth Temple, and ry Wechsler, of McKeesport 94. James Fitzpatrick, cartoonist of "In A. Z. A. I found men will- along with William Smith and the local Post-Dispatch. ing to help me with my problems Ben Cohen of Altoona 352, co- All the local chapters are par- and boys willing to work with me winning teams in debate at Brad- Camden Sweeps Conclave; ticipating in the contest, which for our common interest-to help will close late in February. The dock, will journey to the Section- ourselves and our country. But project is under the sponsorship al Meet. The basketball quintets more than this I found I could Hosts Present Revue of the Cultural Committee of the of Braddock 58 and Altoona 352 help other boys in their struggle chapter, the Chairman of which to reach what they wanted, are rounding into shape for the stiff competition. By RUSS JANOFF 1941' presented by Convention is Bill Ginsburg. "A. Z. A. also increased my so- Te chapter is planning a Pledge A large delegation will trek to Atlantic City, N. J Conven- City. cial life, I meet boys and girls smoker at which time the ideals tion City Chapter 236 held the The Show was acclaimed as one that were very interesting. I will New Castle from West Virginia, and activities of AZA will be ex- meet many more and go to more with the winners in the regional most successful Winter Tourna- of the most successful undertak- plained to the prospective mem- tournament held in Huntington ment in it's history on December ings ever held by any youth or- affairs where each one tells me bers. on December 15 leading the way. 28th, 29th and 30 in Atlantic ganization in Atlantic City. Over something more I can get from City. The Tournament included six hundred people witnessed the A. Z. A. Richard London, oratory champ contests in basketball, oratory, show and dance. Choose Sweetheart "I wanted a well organized fra- from Mountaineer 198, Herman debate and bowling. The Camden Herb Zandler was director of ternity. I found a business-like OI- Kanner and Harold Marks, Emek Chapter of the Constitution Coun- the Show and he turned in a job By SAM PASS ganization which even publishes a chapter's winning debators, and cil made practically a "clean- well done. Manny Palmer wowed St. Louis, Ezra 187 newspaper for its members and the West Virginia basketball sweep" of the tournament. Dave the audience by doing a "strip- held its Annual Sweetheart Dance a program for each Chapter. In champions of Mountaineer chap- Pinsky of Camden won over Joe tease" while some of the more here recently, with Miss June short, I found what I had been ter, plan to win the right to en- Goldberg in the Oratory finals, "beautiful" boys of the chapter Fleishman winning the coveted searching for, a realy fraternity- ter the District Finals in March. Sid Bush and Dave Pinsky won acted as models. Stan Schwadron honor. Approximately 300 young Aleph Zadik Aleph! Tournament Chairman Ted the debate as well and then, to and Ray Melnicove handled the people attended this year's affair, "That is why I joined A. Z. A. Marlin announces that a well- make a perfect day of it, the Cam- leading comedy very ably. Len the seventh of its kind. Fraternally yours, rounded social program has been den Basketball team ran rough- Kotok. an Aleph with a very (Signed) James Woolfstead' arranged by his New Castle com- shod over Atlantic City, Bridge- pleasing voice, introduced three mittee, that will entice scores of Butler in Sabbath ton and Chester to win the bas- songs written by Herb Zandler es= Pottsville Donates Alephs from all over the area to ketball championship. pecially for the show. The audi< attend and cheer the entrants to By BOB ZIMAN The following day, Camden had ence was very surprised to see the To Red Cross Fund victory. talent which the chapter had de- Butler, Pa.-On Friday eve- to split their success in the Bowl- veloped. Phyliss Glick popular ra= ning, December 13, the towns- ing Tournament. Bernie Morgan- Ardman Emek Godol dio singer entertained with a few Washington, D. C.-The Editor stern had to split laurels with Joe people of Butler, together with number as did Bernie Scherr, wants to take this opportunity to Epstien of Chester, the Butler A. Z. A., gathered at By MARTIN GOLDMAN guest pianist and Ruth Bailin ac- the local Synagogue to hear a correct an error in the listing of The committee for the affair in- Charleston, West Va. Emek companist. stirring address by Mr. Lester Chapters that contributed to the cluded Sid Crane, chairman, Herb Plans are being made to have AZA-Red Cross Ambulance Drive. Chapter 223 recently elected Ben Benjamin. The services were con- Zandler, Manny Palmer, Abe Wal- the show presented again in Phil- The contribution of ten dollars Ardman as Aleph Godol, while ovitz, Stan Schwadron. Len Ko- ducted by the local A. Z. A. boys adelphia in the near future. Other from Pottsville 193 was inadvert- Robert Nearman and Harold tok, Ray Melnicove, Dave Bach with Chester Aaron giving a short members of the cast included: ently listed as a contribution from Marks occupy the posts of Aleph and Dick Lischin. speech OR "What A. Z. A. Has Stan Fogel, Joe Randall, Sid Pittsfield, Since Pottsville is in S'gan and Mazkir, respectively. The highlight of the affair came Don Boys. The Services Fried, Norm Aveyou, Arnold Gold- District 3, this makes the District The Emek basketball team has on Sunday evening after a very berger, Melvin Pollisher, Abe were conducted by Lewis Jaffe, 3 contributions total to $40.29. entered~the loach Y- league, and delicious banquet held at Atlantic Bailin, Sandy Schwartzberg, Irv All the remaining Alephs made while the District 1 should is planning a trip to Columbus, City's famous Chelsea Hotel. It Levine, Marv Davidson, and Dave up the choir be $37.75 Ohio, to play Columbus 155: "Flask and Jig Show of Bach. January 14, 1941 THE SHOFAR Page 7 Alephs, Auxiliaries Lest We Forget Adelson Weiss Choose In Joint Cultural Nitikman Is Back! Assistant Directors Rally in Philly ABOARD! THANKS Washington, D. C.-Through oversight, when the members of For Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pa.-A new era national AZA committee on scout- of A. Z. A.-Junior B'nai B'rith ing was announced recently, the NEW Girls' Aüxiliaries joint activity name of Herbert Nitikman was Philadelphia, Pa. - Appoint- omitted. ment of four additional members was introduced auspiciously in ALEPH Herbert Nitikman, 245 Glen- to the City of Philadelphia A. Z. Philadelphia on the afternoon of Sunday, December 22. when the wood Creseent Winnipeg, Mani- A. administration was announced toba, is the representative of the today by Lowell Adelson, District First Annual Philadelphia Junior chapters in the dominion of Can- 3 director, and Frederick Weiss, B'nai B'rith Cultural day was ada. He has been reappointed, city director held at Keneseth Israel syna- and for good year Alumni Carl Shusterman, Har- gogue, with more than 750 he was successful in getting more vey Korn and Stanley Fried have Alephs, Junior Girls, and Advi- chapters interested in scouting accepted posts as 'Assistant City sors in attendance. than at anytime in the history of Directors," to function along with Sparked by the brilliance of the committee. Sam Lichtenstein in that capacity Aleph William Suckle, who served Recently Nitikman was made Alumnus Ervin Rosner, District as master of ceremonies, the pro- chairman of the AZA committee Sopher, has been appointed "Di- gram of dedication to the heritage of the Canadian B'nai B'rith of Israel and the blessings of JACK SHAFTON- rector of Publicity assuming re- Council of District 6. sponsibility for A. Z. A. news America was a symbolic demon- THE FIDEUTY KID columns in the local Anglo-Jew- stration by American "Schtoonks Society" at the first ish press. Youth. National Camp Convention in the Organization of many new Al Belimow, out-going acting Ozarks. Now he's fattish, boldish, Aleph clubs in recent months and Aleph Godol of the Philadelphia cigar-smoking. greatly increased city-wide A. Z. 'A. Z. A. Council, led the assemb- lage in the singing of the nation- YOUR A. activity have made the new Altoon 352 believes in starting posts necessary. al anthem, followed by an original 'em young in A. Z, A. Not only Philadelphia has been divided invocation by Aleph Edward Gins- maintains an active Junior A. z. geographically into four zones, burg. Miss Frances Mendleson, A. Club for 12 to 14 years olds the chapters and Aleph clubs in co-chairman on arrangements, in- has a Junior Junior A. Z: A. for each having been placed under troduced master of ceremonies, Bill Suckle, past Council Aleph Lebanon in Joint kids 10 to 12!! Newest project: the supervision of an "Assistant remodeling meeting hall at Sun- City Director. The appointee Godol and two time National A. Meeting with Girls District No. 3 Briefs day school for the community. shall visit the groups assigned Z. A. debate champion, who re- frequently to stimulate participa- turned from Harvard university Lebanon, Pa.-A Youth Forum Things are popping throughout You should know about the out. tion in A. Z. A.'s Five-Fold pro- for the occasion. the district with lighting-like standing Community Service work gram, as well as national and Miss Ruth Goldberg, president was held at a joint meeting of the speed and rapidity A great an- of the young Anthracite Aleph local projects, and to counsel with of the Philadelphia Junior B'nai Lebanon Chapter 287 of A, Z. A. and the Lebanon B. B. G. at the nouncement of a new contest will Club in the coal regions of Car- officers and advisors on chapter B'rith Girls' Council, represent- be made on January -Every bondale, Pa. Orchids to those problems. Expansion effort in ing some 12 auxiliaries, and Beth Israel Synagogue in Leban- boys for conducting a series of each zone shall be in charge of on. Rabbi Wolfgang Kaelter and chapter will be tickled to learn of Aleph Herman Richman, newly- it! social affairs and donating both the Assistant Director, and it is elected Godol of the Philadelphia Reverend R. H. Bouquet, a Pres- proceeds and foodstuffs collected expected that several new Aleph Z. A. Council, representing 17 byterian minister, led the discus- to the St. Joseph's Hospital and sion which centered around the What enthusiasm has been clubs will be formed within the chapters, extended words of greet- the Carbondale General Hospital. next few months. five phases of youth work which aroused about District 3's First ing. Authorities of both institutions. Summer Convention, scheduled to City Director Fred Weiss is co- Miss Edith Silverman, of Har- correspond to A. Z. A.'s "Five Sister Borgia and Mr. Herbert risburg. Pa., president of the Fold and Full'' program. Follow- be held over Labor Day in 1941, ordinating the work of the as- Keyser, respectively, have written at famous Kiski school for boys!! Central Pennsylvania Region of ing the discussion, the two groups their appreciation This builds sistants, and is forming policy. the girls' groups, delivered a chal- competed in a Vocational Guid- This exclusive prep school, locat- for true Americanism, Good-will. NORTH ance Quiz which was won by the ed 35 miles east of Pittsburgh, Congratulations, boys, and may ZONE has been assigned to As- lenging address on "Jewish Youth and their Destiny. B. B. G. by one point. Refresh- has all the best facilities of past other Chapters and Aleph Clubs sistant Director Carl Shusterman, ments were then served by the National Camp Convention sites 'Jews in Review" was per- emulate you!! 3001 N. Leithgow, and consists formed in a highly interesting girls, skinned!! 9-hole golf course of Frankford 289. Germantown two footballs turfs (green and and original manner by members The Chapter at a special meet- Growth, enlargement and ex- 294, Amity 304, Oak Lane 363, ing at the home of Advisor Her- velvety!) single and two-to- pansion describe the greatest de- Shomrim, Philadelphia and Quak- of A. Z. A. Not only was the man Sicherman, on Wednesday, housing accomodations velopment in the District today!! er City Aleph clubs. production handled skillfully but with showers adjoining each December 25, and elected its of- In Pittsburgh, three new Aleph CENTRAL PHILADELPHIA the audience relished the up-to- 'date material used, and the in- ficers for the coming six months. room a mamoth dining hall Clubs were organized in Decem- ZONE, under the direction of Sam The officers elected for the ensu- an indoor, crystal-clear, swim- ber, and will be instituted jointly terspersing of humorous episodes. ming pool 7 clay tennis courts. Lichtenstein, 17 So. Salford, is Piano solos were rendered by ing term are as follows: Aleph in January. In nearby Homestead, All chapters have been sent ques- composed of Joshua 49, Lincoln Miss Elaine Fine. Godol, Morton Cohen; Aleph the H. S. Schwartz Aleph Club tionnaires regarding the affair 108, Pannonia 295, Northeast and S'gan, Sicherman; will be institutde ni February in The Girls' Council demonstrat as soon as they are returned to Progressive-Sar Aleph clubs. Aleph Gisbor, Izidore Koblentz: Carnegie, a. instiuttion of the ed the purposes and program of District Director Lowell Adelson, B'nai B'rith with an original Aleph Sopher, Irvin Orel: Aleph Carnegie Aleph Club is all ready SOUTH PHILADELP HIA a decision will be made regarding Progressive-Sa Aleph Club ZONE, under Harvey Korn, 4227 classroom skit in rhyme Shotare Godol, Robert Finkel- length of convention. Want stein; Aleph Shotare Kotone, will be iniated on January 19 in N. Eighth, South Philadelphia Lowell Adelson, District A. Z. George Shattles Aleph Kohen three or four-day affair, boys? Philadelphia- the 17th A. Z. A. 359 and Ahaveth Aleph club. A. director, pointed out the re- Godol, Bernard Bernstein, Aleph Price is low. Your Mazkin and group in the city!! As this is WEST PHILADELPHIA ZONE, sponsibility of modern Jewish Youth in preparing itself for fu- Lester Benson is continuing his Godol have the figures being written, the application for assigned to Stanley Fried, 6142 term as Aleph Mazkir, a charter for a Wildwood, N. J. Sansom, is at present composed ture Jewish leadership and good Simon Wolf Chapter 111, in citizenship, in an address in Following the discussion, Ad- Aleph Club is being rushed to of Har Sinai 60 Mastbaum 219 Chester, Pa., is really going to visor Sicherman presented a talk Washington!! and R. J. Miller Aleph club. which he dwelt on the signif- town. Sponsored a marvelous icance of the Chanukah celebra- on "The History and Significance meeting of Constitution Council- To further strengthen the local of Chanukah." The Alephs then Pittsburgh's three new groups tion. registration fee was less than the administrative effort. current took part in the ceremony of are headed by real leaders Following the benediction of catered banquet cost the commit- "Steel City" Aleph Club's Godol, chapter membership lists and 'Aleph Rubin Smolen, "God Bless lighting the Chanukah candles. tee!! Has 32 active Alephs but Refreshments were served by Paul Blain, is a real go-getter, addressograph plates have been not satisfied. Eighteen pledges established in the office of the "America" and "Up You Men" Misses Rose Sicherman and Bessie and already a power in local A. were sung. Refreshments and a are being groomed for inition be- Leibowitz. Z. A. circles. Next issue of the district director. Subsequent is- social hour followed. fore the sponsoring B'nai B'rith Shofar will tell of Steel City's New sues of the Philadelphia A. Z. A. Not too much credit can be in January Much credit is due Year's Party at the Haddon Hall Council journal. "FAN given to Mr. Harry Gilbert, chair- Levitas, Adelson Mazkir Ben Davidowitz, who tells Hotel, where attendance is plan- FARE," will be mailed directly man of the Philadelphia A. Z. A. a funny story about A. Z. A. as ned by invitation only! "J. to all Alephs and Advisors in the Board of Advisors, and Miss In Paterson "Lost Relatives Bureau. He J. Hilton" Aleph Club's Godol, city. Goldie Winakor, who holds the looked through the Mazkir list Harry Cody, has the bushiest hair Monthly conferences of the same post in the Junior Girls' By MURRAY GOTEINER published by S. A. C. last Fall in AZA captivity And Saul staff, along with Harry Gilbert. Auxiliary circles, for having fos- Paterson, N. -Paterson 133 and found the name Sachs, Mazkir Osgood, "Monarch Club' Aleph chairman of the Philadelphia tered the idea of such a joint pro- recently held a Sports Rally, to of a Chicago Chapter, Wrote Bur- Club's Godol, freely fines his boys Board of Advisors, and Director which they invited Jewish young ton Sachs and found that they are gram, and for having been re- for the slighest disturbance at Adelson are scheduled. All the men of the community. Irving close relatives!! So Ben pens this: meetings and they love it!! appointees are members of Phila- sponsible for its success. The 29 junior units of the city Levitas, National Cultural Direc- 'Any persons bearing the name delphia A. Z. A. Alumni Lodge of will collaborate in the February tor. and Lowell Adelson, Field Zachs, Sachs or Davidowitz. or a The Western Pennsylvania A. B'nai B'rith. reasonable facsimile thereof, are "Youth and Democracy Rally, Secretary of District 3. were Z. A. Council's meeting in Ali- guest speakers this Rally. cordially invited to write me. Who plans for which are being rushed quippa-Ambridge on November 17 gone to bed early on those two On Sunday, January 12th, the knows, we may have swung from proved that Council meetings can to completion by A. Z. A. Council nights! He's an old-timer of Chairman Edward Ginsburg. In Chapter was the guest of the the same tree! be most constructive and enjoy- Braddock 58 P. A. G., and First Baptist Church Youth group. able. Each Chapter's respresenta- conjunction with the city finals an National Oratorical Finalist This invitation was extended to There may be better Chapters, tives were called upon to deliver in A. Z. A. oratory, debate and about twelve years ago. basketball competitions, a second the Chapter as part of a definite but none ritzier than McKeesport short prepared reports on the out- joint cultural day is anticipated plan to have more joint meetings 94. Held its Annual Thanksgiving standing activities and the most Seymour Mendelsohn, Grand between the youth ~groups of the Formal at the exclusive "Chatter- successful techniques and proce- to be held in March. Councillor, who hails from Read- Box" in the William Penn Hotel entire city, dures used by their individual ing Chapter, is undoubtedly one A source of particular gratifi- in Pittsburgh. More than 200 cation to all was the fact that A regular Chapter Choir is be- Chapters Then the assem- of the best Grand Councillors ever ing formed under the direction of couples attneded, including many blage pumped question at the produced in A, Z. A. Made such every chapter and auxiliary was Harry Bornstein, rehearsing every parents-All in Tux!! Handsome delegate Result? The ex- an impression with the Constitu- well represented, and that the Wednesday evening. Hadassah young Harry Wechsler, 17 years change of many notable ideas for tion Couneil, at its meeting in attendance. represented approxi- Buds are also in this choir, and old, in tails. Sharp!! The thrill mutual improvement!! Butler's Chester in November that the mately 80 per cent of total mem- a is had by all. of the evening for mny Alephs: summer camp, available for use Convention City Chapter boys de- bership! Introducing their pretty girl of AZA members, was described manded that he e sent to Atlan- friends to Congressman-elect Sam- Portland Mixer and other Chapters plan to build tic City for the Winter Tourna- uel A. Weiss and Mrs. Weiss. Con- cabins in emulation; Braddock's ment. Is doing a whale of a job Attracts 200 gressman "Sammie,' a prine of plan of setting aside a percentage throughout the Keystone area, a man, is a McKeesport Advisor. of profits on social affairs for use particularly, and has the respect DUES By MILTON ROSEN He attends most meetings and all of Alephs attending National Con- and admiration of all. Portland, Ore. Portland 65 worthy activities. is greatest plea- vention was explained; New Cas- PROMPTLY. has embarked on a program of sure: Bragging about 'his boys," tle's work in Boy Scouting; Ali- cooperation with the B'nai B'rith meaning all A. Z. A. boys. quippa-Ambridge's of DON'T HIDE Junior Auxiliary over the last dues-collection; etc., etc That FROM THE few months. Starting with a Mix- Mazeltoff to Alumnus Dr. Mar- was A. Z. A. leaders in action. IT'S EASIER er. at which some 200 Alephs tin Kissen, who became poppa to TRUTH THAT WAY! and Juniors were present, the a bouncing baby-girl recently. Aaron "Babe" Kostman, Depu- next item in the agenda was that Was so excited he telephoned ty for Southwestern Pa., needed Fred Weiss, Philadelphia A. of a co-sponsored Sabbath Serv- only six weeks in office to make Director, to have announcement himself endeared-in the hearts of ice, conducted by the Alephs and cards printed BEFORE the all the boys in the area. His Juniors themselves. birth Marty has quite a history in friendly manner. his excellent JACK Another feature of this pro- A. Z. P. A. G. of Har Sinai jokes, his willingness to advise gram included a joint meeting, at 60 and of the old Eastern Penna. and counsel, have won the boys IT'S THE FELLOWS IN IT which time a Quiz Program was Council, and once served as Dis- over He is genuine, and the presented, and at which Mr. Art THAT MAKE A CHAPTER trict Chairman of Scouting. His fellows know it In the 30 day Kirkam, announcer for KGW. wife, Ceil, is a former Philadel- period om November 15 to De- STRONG OR WEAK. DO JACK spoke on "The Beauties of Ore- phia A. Sweetheart. Marty cember 15 he spent all but two gon.' Incidentally, he was dis- became immortal in A. Z. A. in evening in his A. Z. A. duties- YOUR PART! cussing the sights, not the girls. 1935, when he organized the and the guy apologizes for having Page 8 THE SHOFAR January 14, 1941 HOLMAN, WEISS Share Spotlight at Regional Tournament in Capitol Augusta 192 in Active Program STIR AUDIENCE Augusta, Ga. - Augusta 192 celebrated its second set of A. Z. A. Sabbath Services. Aleph Max- well Steinberg delivered his ser- mon, "Religion in the Present AT BANQUET Crisis." to a capacity crowd. Aleph Stanley Goldstein assisted Rabbi Louis Josephson with the services. Following the services, a short program was presented in Simon Atlas Winners the vestry room under the direc- In Forensic Contests: tion of Aleph Joe Goldberg. The Monarch's Quintet Wins program was as follows: presen- tation of Augusta's A. Z. A. sweetheart, Hilda Popkin, aleph Washington, D. Hol- godol Perry Smolen, adviser El- man, National Athletic Director of liott Serotta. and a symposium on A. Z. A. and America's greatest "Defense of Peace" by alephs basketball authority, and the Hon- Bernard Wolff, William Wallace, orable Samuel A. Weiss, Congress- and Dick Goldberg, man from Pennsylvania, thrilled The chapter's basketball team an audience of more than 500 journeyed to Charleston. S. C., alephs and guests when they re- recently, where it defeated the emphasized the role of A. Z. A. Charleston chapter's team 21-17. in developing American Jewish During the evening the alephs citizens so that they would be a were the guests of the host chap- source of pride in this country, ter at its annivresary banquet The occasion was the formal and dance, tournament banquet held here in The chapter is co-operating Washington, closing the Northern with the local B'nai B'rith lodge Regional District Five Conven- in bringing John Metcalfe, an in- tion. vestigator for the Dies Commit= Both distinguished guests made tee and reporter of Chicago news= it clear in their remarks to paper who exposed German-Amer- the audience that they felt a def- ican Bund activities in the Illin- inite part of A. and were therefore vitally interested in the ois metropolis. progress of the Order. Mr. Maurice Bisgyer, Secre- Columbia Selects tary of the Supreme Lodge Chapter Sweetheart of B'nai B'rith; Mrs. Lawrence Koenigsberger, president of the Argo Lodge Ladies Auxiliary; Mr. Washington, D. C.-Top Left-The cham- er of local A. Z. A.: Harold Goldman, new Columbia, S. - The local Philip Goldstein, president of the pionship basketball squad of the Monarchs, regional Aleph Godol from Norfolk; Ben Bar- chapter sponsored its annual Argo B'nai B'rith Lodge: Mr. Irv- new Richmond (Va.) Alephs, which took top kin, assistant executive director, who served Thanksgiving dance with over ing Levitas, National Cultural Di- honors at the Northern Regional tournament as toastmaster; Honorable Samuel A. Weiss, 400 persons in attendance. Al- rector of A. Z. A. and Milton Nor- of District Five held here the end of Decem- U. S. congressman, and Maurice Bisgyer, S. ber. Top Right-Jerry Golomb, of the local ephs, alumni, and B'nai B'rith wood, Regional aleph godol and A. C. member and secretary of the Supreme from three states attended the general chairman of the conven- Simon Atlas Chapter 126, who won in ora- Lodge of B'nai B'rith. Bottom Right-Sam tory. Bottom at the final affair. The highlight was the tion also addressed the audience. Temin and Sol Lynn, of Simon Atlas Chapter Ben Barkin, Assistant Execu- banquet: left to right, Nat Holman, national 126, champion debaters. presentation of the chapter's tive Director of A. z. A., acted as athletic director of A. Z. A., principal speak- The winners will go on to the District sweetheart, Miss Ruby Ravdin, a toastmaster for the banquet and er: Milton Norwood, tournament chairman Five finals, senior at the University of South and grand councillor: Mrs. Simon Atlas, moth- Carolina and president of the presented trophies to the winners Hillel extension unit there. In of the tournament. Aleph Godol Louis Winer, Capital City 344, the afternoon preceding the af presented a traveling bag to Mil- S. R. of Dist. Four Santa Monica Has Royal Palm fair, the Hillel unit feted the ton Norwood in behalf of the chapter and its guests at a tea Washington alephs as a token of Prepares Program Fathers-Sons Affair Organizes Auxiliary dance. esteem. The chapter celebrated Nation- 250 Attend Tournament By LEWIS MILLER By DONALD KAPLAN By NORMAN F. SOLOMON al A. Z. A. Sabbath at the House Santa Monica, Cal.-The South- Santa Monica, .-Under the Miami Beach. Fla. Royal of Peace synagogue. A. G. Isa- Two hundred and fifty alephs ern Region of District Four at- from fourteen chapters partici- chairmanship of Alephs Irving Palm 396 organized B. Z. B. dore Bernstein conducted the tended the District Convention. Fink and Nate Tuch, Santa Moni- unit. The group. with nineteen services. Aleph Kohen Godol pated in this Northern Regional and returned home with four Dis- ca 53 presented the largest Fath- members. was installed with the Milton Safron offered a special Chapters from Maryland. Virginia, and Dis- trict posts. Phil Fradkin of Santa er's and Sons Banquet in their advice and aid members o the prayer and said Kiddush Aleph Monica 53 was elected District trict of Columbia represented history. The B'nai B'rith men co- Women's Auxiliary of Sholem Philip Schneider delivered the Mazkir, George Levy of Fidelity The registration on Thursday, operated excellently, acting as Lodge of Miami, sermon, "The Chosen People"; 264 was elected District Gisbor, December 26, in the Raleigh fathers to many Alephs whose The officers of the B. Z. B. Pledge Joe Lipton, the chapter's Bill Spitzer of Long Beach 250 fathers were unable to attend. brought the alephs into the con- group are Leonore Zirinsky, presi- orator, gave his oration. Aleph was chosen District Shotare Ko- clave. Following the registration Speeches were made by B'nai dent: Esther Sutton, vice-presi- tone, and Leon Simmons became B'rith president B. Spivick and Sopher Morris Mazursky spoke the boys participated in their first District Kohen Godol. dent: Carol Bauer, secretary; tournament of the convention. AZA Advisor B. Stein. Motion pic- briefly on "The Significance of and Rita Schoenfield, treasurer. tures were also part of the pro- A. Z, A. Sabbath." Rabbi Irving The bowling tournament was held They also left with one loss: with Simon Atlas 126 led by Nate Leon Simmon's mustache, which gram. At the first joint social meeting Walden directed the program. was forcibly removed during the of Royal Palm chapter with the Fine copping the title. In the eve- The Chapter recently sponsored B. Z. B., the chapter nominated ning oratory and debate prelimin- District Convention in the inter- a Community Dance, at which Joy Bauer, Rita Schoenfield, and Serotta Called aries were held with Morton ests of beauty and harmony. over 200 guests were present. Leonore Zirinsky as candidates To Defense Work Weiner of Monumental A. C. and The institution of the Culver This event was under the authori- for the title of "A. Z. A. Sweet- Jerry Golomb of Simon Atlas en- City Aleph Club makes the record zation of the Council of Churches heart of Miami Beach;" Miss Augusta, Ga. Flash! Flash! tering the finals of oratory. of the Southern Region one of 30 of Santa Monica, and the entire Schoenfeld was elected to that National defense has caught up Throughout the day on Friday, percent increase as compared with proceeds was given to charity. title at a second social meeting with Regional Deputy Elliott basketball preliminaries were last year's record. At the last election, Norton and represented the chapter at the Serotta. Although claiming ex- held. Sanford Barth, Leon Simmons Stern was chosen Aleph Godol. Southern Regional Tournament in emption because of his wife and In the evening, Sabbath serv- and Leon Friedan were elected to with Louis Miller as Aleph S'gan. Savannah, Miss Zirinsky also at- having a high selective service ices were held at the Adas Israel the Board of Directors of the Los Harry Fradkin continues as Maz- tended the convention, represent- Synagogue with Benny William- Angeles Junior Division of the kir. number, 6740, Deputy Serotta ing the B. Z. B. owsky of Potomac 407 presiding has been called into the expan- Jewish Community Council, over the responsive reading. Stan- sion plans of the Augusta Arsen- At the last meeting the South- ley Rabinowitz, past Grand Aleph Beth El Collects ern Regional Council were the Israel Brown al, field service station of the Or- Godol and now attending the Jew- Toys for Chanukah dinance Department. ish Theological Seminary in New guests of Fidelity 264, where Distributes Food Because of his experience at plans were made for a series of York, was the principal speaker active programs. the Arsenal, Elliott is now super- of the evening. By LEO LIEBERMAN vising two departments Sam Temin and Sol Lynn of Pittsburgh, Pa. Beth El A1- Norfolk, Israel Brown planning division and the manu- Simon Atlas 126 and Ernest Kip- eph Club recently collected toys Chapter 256 made great efforts to A. z. A. Alumni Active facturing stores. This is the rea- nis and Stanley Love of Capital for their local "Toyery" as a have this Chanukah a memorable son that Elliott has been forced City 344 entered the debate finals In Charleston Lodge Chanukah gift to the orphans of one by distributing food, clothing on Saturday evening. Later in the the community. and books to the various philan- to miss the many district and re- evening, the "Sweetheart of the thropic institutions of Norfolk. gional affairs in the past few Charleston, S. C.-Ten out of A December Sabbath was held, months. He is. however, making Convention" dance was held with the fifteen new members recently and, under the leadership of Al- The Chapter is presenting a every effort to keep up his usual "The Kibitzers,' Toby David and eph Godol Nathan Tabachnick play every six weeks in a local initiated into the Charleston high standard of A. z. A. work. Larry Marino, Washington's fav- B'nai B'rith are A. Z. A. alumni. further Chapter activities are be- drama contest. The first thus pre- orite early morning announcers. presiding as judges and masters ing planned. sented. produced and directed by This is not so strange, consider- Aleph Benny Mendell, was well Atlas Distributes of ceremony over the selection. ing that fact that Karl Karesh, received. Food Baskets They selected from the fifteen present president of the Lodge, Goldman Elected In a local contest sponsored by most charming and beautiful girls, is a past Aleph Godol of Charles- the B'nai B'rith Lodge of Nor- Washington, D. C. Although Miss "Julkie" Shapiro of Rich- ton, while Walter Solomon, pres- Los Angeles, -Fidelity 264 folk. Israel Brown nosed out the the Simon Atlas Chapter 126 was mond, Virginia as the Fourth An- ent vice-president, is past District begin the new term with Morrie Norfolk Chapter, and received celebrating the Chanukah holi- nual Northern Regional Conven- 5 Grand Councillor. Sol Briebart Goldman serving as Aleph Godol basketball shirts as their reward. days at the Northern Regional in tion Sweetheart. Miss Shapiro, himself, Field Secretary of the and Les Silverstein as Aleph Washington, it did not forget the also sweetheart of the three Rich- Disrtict. is present Secretary of S'gan. Ralph Pensak continues as less fortunate families of Wash- mond chapters, also copped the the B'nai B'rith State Convention. Mazkir. Celebrate Birthday ington. What was said to be the Convention's Jitterbug Contest The first social under the new most successful food drive in the On the final morning, the bas- By FRED KANTROWITZ administration, in which the history of the chapter resulted in ketball tournament was brought Holtzman at Meeting Mothers Club assisted, was a Asheville, N. C.-The local the filling of nine baskets, each of to an end with Monarch A. C. of great success. chapter, in commemorating its which contained food sufficient Richmond emerging the victor fifth anniversary, staged a series for a week. Harold Cohen was By ALEX FAHN over a strong Commonwealth A. C. (Richmond) quintet. Nat Hol- Sacramento, the fi- San Diego Prepares of affairs. On the first night of Chairman of the Drive. the celebration, the chapter spon- man tossed up the ball for the nal meeting of the present term, championship game. In the ora- Sacramento Chapter 98 had Sey- By ROBERT SEYLIER sored religious services at both Contribute to Fund San Diego, -San Diego 122 the temple and the synagogue. tory and debate finals, Simon At- mour Holtzman, District 4 Field las 126 made a clean sweep with Secretary, as its special guest. has organized its own Selective The second night was taken up By AARON ORENSTEIN Service Board, with all members with an informal dance for mem- Jerry Golomb winning the ora- The Chapter held a round-table Charlotte, N. Through a tory and Sam Temin and Sol forum discussion with him on the between the age of 15 to po- bers and dates. The concluding raffle, the Charlotte aleph club Lynn winning the Debate. various chapter problems, and at tential members of 122's army. program was an open meeting raised and contributed $10.00 to Grand Councillor Milton Nor- the close of the meeting he gave Morris Slayen serves as the gen- which featured an unusual the A. z. A. Ambulance Fund. wood presided over the conven- us a stirring talk, in which he eral. or. in official parlance, Aleph "March of Time" presentation of The aleph club was of service Godol, while Sam Weisman acts tion business meeting and the the history of the chapter. Fol- urged "chapter unity" as the in many ways to the local B'naf as his assistant. election of officers. Harold Gold- means toward successful accom- lowing this feature, the program B'rith lodge during its annual man of Norfolk was elected Re- was rounded out with the initi- plishment. The pep talk got the banquet-dance, at which Irving PLAN NOW FOR gional Aleph Godol. ation of four pledges and a com- 'fellas'' "just rarin' to go. Levitas, cultural director of A. Z. YOUTH & DEMOCRACY RALLY munity dance. A., was the main speaker. January 14, 1941 THE SHOFAR Page 9 DIVIDE LAURELS Bill Kaplan Visits Herzl A. Z. A. Duluth, St. Paul, Superior IN FIRST MICHIGAN TOURNEY Capture Regional Honors Duluth, Minn. With 150 visi- Northern Region. The tournament Detroit, Mich. -Under the spon- tors acclaiming its success, Du- was held on December 28, 29 and sorship of B'nai Moshe Chapter luth Chapter 20, completed the 30. with the beautiful Hotel Du- 321, the first Regional Tourna- sponsorship of the most successful luth as tournament headquarters. ment ever sponsored exclusively tournament ever held in the The tournament commenced for Michigan Chapters was Saturday evening with registra- brought to a successful conclu- tion and an elaborate stag held sion. Kaplan, Abeles at the Hotel Duluth. Many B'nai Competition in the tournament B'rith men attended as guests. was exceedingly keen and result- Win Photo Prizes Mr. Emil Polster. public relations ed in Detroit 63 defeating Grand expert for the Oliver Iron Mining Rapids 5 in the Finals of the Bas- Chicago, Ill.-Joe Nathan, Company spoke to the Alephs ketball Tournament to win the Chairman of the National AZA present. Drawings for the various championship. Alephs Louis Fried, Photography Contest, today contests were held Norman Kramer, Eddie Feinstein, announced the winners. From A "big brother" luncheon was Marvin Rosenthal, Sol Cohen. the hundreds of photographs sponsored by the local B'nai Leonard Blum, Irving Cohen and turned in, the prize awarded B'rith at noon on Sunday. Mayor for a photograph of AZA inter- Beighult lauded the work of the Ted Wittenstein, were members of the winning team. In the debate Chicago, III.William X. Kaplan, new full time director est was won by Donald Kaplan A. Z. A. in his address, which was of Santa Monica 53. The sub- the feature of the luncheon. Con- finals, the Grand Rapids 5 team for Chicago A. Z. A. is getting around to meet all the local composed of Irving Kleinman and ject of Kaplan's picture was an tests were conducted throughout Alephs. Here he is on the occasion of his visit to the American Aleph in athletic pose. The the day, with the social highlight Lester Wolfson, turned the tables Youth Commonwealth Boys' club where he met with the Herzl on their finest opponent, Detroit chapter. Bill is seated on the extreme right and next to him is prize for photographs of non- of the tournament, the conven- 63. whose team was composed of AZA interest went to Dale tion dance, being held that eve- Jackie Friedman, advisor of the chapter and director of the Boys' club. Abeles of Henry Horner 277 ning. The dance was also given in Cal Goodman and Marvin Wolf, (Chicago). This depicted an celebration of the chapter's 15th to take the debate title. Al Cohen, representing Herzl Chapter 112, Aleph dressed as what purports anniversary. (Windsor), won first place in the to be a matador. District Aleph Godol Sheldon Gensler conducted the two North- oratory contest with Bernard Ros- enberg of B'nai Moshe 321 win- CHI-AZA In REVIEW ern Region Association convention sessions. The closing session was ning second. The three winners held Monday morning with the will represent the Michigan Re- E. St. Louis to By Al Levy election of new officers. They are gion at the District 6 Final Tourn- Hop Around Leonard Zieve, Aleph Godol: Day- ament to be held at Rock Island id Rosenberg, Aleph S'gan; Sam on March 14-17. By MAHLON RUBIN Liebfeld, Aleph Mazkir; Aaron The official program for the This column will henceforth Let's have the money roll in. E. St. Louis, Ill. -The 11th an- Fieldman, Aleph Gisbor tournament opened Wednesday, serve to keep AZA informed as to ALSO: Let's remember that this nual "Terpsichorean Frolic" of E. Finals in debating and basket- Dec. 25 with registration at the the doings of the largest AZA is election month. The Chicago St. Louis Chapter 56 will be pre- ball were held Monday afternoon Fort Wayne Hotel. The highlight city in the entire order. Yes, AZA, AZA Office reminds you to vote sented February 9th in the ball- wiht St. Paul 10 winning its sec- of the tournament was the inter- read and take a lesson about AC- with certainty for the best man. room of the Broadview Hotel. ond successive crown in defeating fraternity dance held that eve- TIVITY from an ACTIVE city. As soon as the election is com- Music for the dancers will be fur- Superior 251 in the final game ning under the co-sponsorship of Twenty five teams recently par- pleted please send us your elec- nished by the popular "Sunny" by a score of 29 to 27. The debate the A. Z. A. and the local De- ticipated in the Chicago AZA tion report. Shields and his orchestra. The finals witnessed the Superior 251 Molay. A tremendous audience at- Touch Football Tournament con- ROSENWALD recently honored social committee, under the lead- team of Merwyn Cedar and Bur- tended this outstanding event. ducted by the Chicago AZA Coun- the new City Director by calling ership of Aleph Albert Weltman ton Rudolph winning the cham- The following day witnessed cil through the Sachar Chapter. its last pledge group the William are preparing an interesting pro- pionship from the Duluth 20 de- the preliminaries in basketball Sachar chapter is to be compli- X. Kaplan Pledge Class. baters. gram of entertainment for the and debating and a luncheon was mented on the efficient manner in HERZL CHAPTER recently en- evening. including a dance con- Featured at the closing ban- held at noon at the Jewish Com- which the tournament was con- tertained the Kander AZA Chap- test and a novel raffle. Over 200 quet was Rabbi David Goldstein, munity Center. A meeting of the ducted. Akiba Chapter won the ter of Milwaukee in a basketball Omaha, Nebr., who delivered the game. The Beer City boys led at couples are expected to attend Michigan Conference was held tournament with Albany Park as main address on the subject "Re- early that evening and was fol- the runner up. the half, but the experience of the the affair, which is the highlight ligion and You." Finals in the or- lowed by the Convention Dance at Special: Aleph Moritz Beracha, Windy City boys led them to sec- of the local social season. atory contest were also held in the B'nai Moshe Synagogue. On ond half victory The Chapter's basketball team formerly of the Sofia, Bulgaria, conjunction with the banquet. Friday, there was held the Finals Our congratulations to Bob under the able leadership of Al- chapter, claims the long distance Calvin Breit of Duluth 20 emerg- in all of the contests and the clos- record for transfers. Moritz is now Pickus, Aleph Godol of Rosenwald eph Eugene Plattner is going ed victorious with Marvin Koren- ing banquet was held early in the a member of the Fort Dearborn and a member of the National Ex- "great guns" and have scored gold of Dr. Deinard 8, Minnepolis, afternoon at Pereira's. Those Chapter. ternal Relations Committee for four consecutive victories. The winning second place. All of the alephs who remained in Detroit his winning the Civitans Award most recent triumph was over attended the A. z. A. Sabbath U. P.. etc: Although none a winners will represent the North- of our Chicago Chapter publica- of the Senn High School. Keep up strong local Polish quintet by a ern Region at the District 6 finals held Friday evening at the B'nai the fine work, Bob. score of 24 to 19. tions have as yet installed Wire- to be held at Rock Island, III., on Moshe Synagogue. photo service their newspapers March 1 continue to get bigger and better. Twin Cities in Chapter newspapers of Isaac Jo- seph, Logan Square, and Rosen- ATTENTION NEW ALUMNI Tri-City Celebrates wald seem to be the best of the 14th Birthday First Annual Rally; many sent in last month, By ZALMAN GELLERMAN Goldbarg Speaks CHICAGO A. Z. A. SWINGS ON Rock Island, Ill. The 14th an- That Chicago AZA is dance con- PATRIOTISM CHARITY JUDAISM niversary of the founding of Tri- scious is self evident by the num- This Certifies That City Chapter was celebrated at a By LEONARD ZIEVE ber of dances that have been held banquet held at the Harper House Minneapolis-St Paul, Minn.- recently and which are being plan- MORRIE ARNOVICH Hotel on December 29th. Mem- With over 200 Alephs, pledges ned for the future. Rosenwald bers of the chapter who became and alumni attending, the Twin Chapter is working on a Second Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'nai alumni during the past year and City Council of Aleph Zadik Aleph Degree Dance; Haym Salomon members attending college away sponsored its first annual A. Z. Chapter is conducting a Sweet- from home were honored guests. LIFE MEMBER A. rally. The affair was a huge heart Dance, and Deborah is plan- Talks were delivered by John Gel- success, and the advisors present ning a double-date night with bas- SamBeler ketball and a dance featured for Gulmis Bien lerman, honorary advisor and agreed that there was never as PRESIDEN founder of the chapter; Harry H. much A. Z. A. spirit present as the same evening. Recent social FILIAL DATED AT WASHINGTON D: Weisman, chairman of the ad- was shown at the stag. High- successes are the dances conduct- visory board; Seymour Golden, LOVE 13 DAY OF lighted by excellent entertain- ed by the Northwest Council and NOV. alumnus and advisor and Bernard ment, the rally began in the aft- the Logan Square Chapter. CONDUCT PURITY FRATERNITY Weindruch and Marvin Krauss ernoon and was climaxed with HEY FELLAS: How about the spoke in behalf of the past Aleph "as much as you could eat," late AZA Ambulance Drive. It's im- Godols of the Chapter. Joe Sit- that night. portance need not be discussed. METAL AZA ALUMNI CARD rick was master of ceremonies and Zalman Gellerman was in Stanley Korengold of Dr. Dein- charge of arrangements. Herman ard 8 was chairman of the af- Twin City Champs Price 25c. Rubin, advisor of the Sioux City fair, assisted by Reynold Elom. Chapter 12 was a special guest. Billy Weitzman and Leonard Tri-City Chapter 40 held its Zieve, Council president. Aleph AZA's Latest Innovation-A Smart Bronze semi-annual election on December Korengold introduced the master Permanent Life Membership Card Fits 24 at the Tri-City Jewish Center. of ceremonies- Victor E. Cohen, editor of the University of Min- Conveniently into Your Bill-Fold and Is Pro- Elroy Gellerman was re-elected Aleph odol and the other officers nesota Daily and former Aleph tected by an Isinglass Holder. Attractively elected are: Aleph S'gan, Joe Sit- Sopher of the Deinard chapter. Designed with Raised Letters and Blue Em- rick: Aleph Mazkir, Zalman Gel- Jerry Fischbein led the Alephs blem; Name and 21st Birthdate Embossed lerman; Ass't. Aleph Mazkir, Mar- vin Gersick; Aleph Gisbor, Wil- in "Up You Men" and "Sturdy at No Extra Charge. Send Check, Stamps, liam Goldsmith; Aleph Shotare A. Z. A." A quiz program then or Moneyorder. Godol, Jerry Goldman; Aleph followed, with numerous prizes Shotare Kotone, Leo Ziffren: being awarded. University of NOTE: Many Chapters Are Ordering Aleph Sopher Edwin Cohen: Minnesota football coaches were Aleph Kohen Godol, Marvin in attendance. Sig Harris, back- These as Gifts to Their New Alumni. Krauss. field coach, and Sheldon Beise, Due to the tremendous interest former Minnesota All-American, created through the success of gave the most popular speeches AZA SUPPLY DEPARTMENT last year's Youth and Democracy as the floor went open for ques- Program, the Tri-City Chapter is tions from the Alephs. The laying plans with the DeMolay, coaches could have gone on for 1003 K St., N. W. Washington, Order of Rainbow for Girls, Sons hours but there was much more of the American Legion, Junior to follow. Auxiliary of the American Legion Several Jewish members of the Minneapolis Symphony were pres- ORDER YOURS TODAY! and the B'nai B'rith Juniors to again conduct such a program. The two A. Z. A. members repre- ent and rendered several selec- tions, sented on the committee for the I. G. Goldbarg (left), chair- rally are Marvin Krauss and Zal- District Aleph Godol Sheldon man of the A. Z. A. Committee Gensler gave a pep talk, as did of B'nai B'rith Dist. 6, presents Logan Sq. Issues for notifications. The paper is man Gellerman, Leonard Zieve and I. G. Gold- Two Bulletins strictly for news coverage. Cohen Elected barg, A. Z. A. chairman for Dis- a trophy for the Twin City bas- This publication is the second trict 6. ketball and football champion- By PHIL GROSSMAN in the journalistic attempts of Chicago, An election was The Twin City championship ship to Stanley Korengold of Chicago, Ill. Logan Square the chapter. The "Tattler," which held recently at the Sidney basketball trophy was presented to Dr. Deinard 8, said chapter Minneapolis. Dr. Deinard Chap. 282 again invades the fields of formerly has been a combination Braude Aleph Club, with Bernard 8, while Leonard Zieve, Godol journalism by issuing a new of news articles, humor, and the Cohen securing the office of Al- also having won the football semi-monthly bulletin. The paper, like, will be held to purely liter- eph Godol and Seymour Stern championship. of the Twin Cities, looks on. to be known as the "Bull," is to ary efforts, thus giving the A1- that of Aleph S'gan. Will Corn take the place of all postcards ephs an opportunity to see their is finishing his term as Aleph PLAN NOW FOR YOUR "YOUTH & DEMOCRACY" RALLY and other similar methods used articles in print. Mazkir. Page 10 THE SHOFAR January 14, 1941 Milwaukee Chapters Sweep Tournament Milwaukee. Wis.-20 Alephs, Popuch of 310 entertained the Alumni, and Advisors, represent- audience with a few songs ing chapters from the Southern Bernstein Chairman Wisconsin and Northern Illinois The executive committee in region. took part in a week-end charge of the three-day conclave of festivities on December 28, 29, was as follows: Eliot Bernstein, and 30. General Chairman; Fred Cohn, Fraternal features of the Tour- Les Surlow, Harry Schoenfeld, Al nament included four outstanding Goldberg, Maurice Gross, Monas events: a stag smoker on Satur- Bachman, Milton Dizack, Mert day evening: a dance on Sunday: Koplin, Jack Weiner, Harry Pop- a beer party and luncheon at the uch, Larry Malavsky, Ken Berke, Schlitz Brewery and a banquet to Harvey Kipen, and Al Sterling, climax the festivities on Monday. Advisors to the committee were: Other features of the event were Julius Atinsky, City Director: contests in oratory, debate, and Nate Wahlberg, Henry Zelonkey, basketball Morris Jacobs, Ben Ulevich, Louis Silberman, Herb Gronik, Lou Ro- Kanders Pull Upset senblum, Al Wahlberg, Erv The basketball tournament was Greene, Les Posner, Jacob Berke. held Sunday and Monday at the Norman Mautner, and A. V. Baker Fieldhouse. Eight teams Hiken. competed, representing chapters from Madison, Waukegan, and the six Milwaukee chapters. First round games were played Sunday morning and afternoon, semi- finals on Monday morning, and finals on Monday afternoon. The Simon Kander quintet won the tournament by upsetting Milwau- kee 39 and emerging victorious in its final game with R. H. Witt 310 Debate finalists and winners in the oratory contests were judged Sunday and Monday afternoon. Winners in debate were Lawr- ence Seidelman and Eliot Bern- stein of Bay Shore 387. Runners- up were Ted Marks and Harvey Kipen of R. H. Witt 310. The Oratory contest was won by Ted Marks, R. H. Witt 310. Runner-up was Mert Koplin of Reprint From The Milwaukee Journal Milwaukee 39. Other contestants were: Earl Simon, Bay Shore Lively Scramble Between Kander and Witt for Title 387: Jack Weiner, Kander 405: Milwaukee, Wis.-Here is one of the thrilling scenes in There was a lively scramble for the ball between Abe Tennen- Sol Zaichik. Shofar: and Dan the battle between two local chapters, the Simon Kander and Rothman, Gilead 239. Bert C. baum of Kander and Max Miller of Witt. Other players in the Robert Witt, for the championship of the Southern Wisconsin- Broude served as chairman of the picture are Jake Rickun and Bernard Klein of Witt Chapter 310 Northern Illinois Region, with the Kanders winning, 25-22. and Erv Rosenfield of Kander. meeting. Climaxing the first day of com- activities which contained the petitive activity, the Winter Bali his wife, Fannie, gave her moth- DETROIT DATA prelims in debating, basketball erly luff as the 'Ma.' Deinard Alephs featuring the music of Steve and oratory. Swedish was held in the Crystal NAMES ARE IMPORTANT Host to Orphans Ballroom of the Hotel Schroeder By PHIL ROTHSCHILD A KOSHER BANQUET for every event and this one Special effects included intricated was prepared for the dele- not being an exception we'll see By LEONARD SOBOL lighting, novelty numbers gates on Friday afternoon and at who are in charge that made the Minneapolis, Minn. In true OLD ALEPH Z. songs. and Group dancing which time the oratory finals wheel go "round: We wouldn't Chanukah_spirit about sixty Dr. ELECTED Jack Weiner, chairman of the were held. An inspiring youth forget the splendid work of the Deinard boys and girls from the dance, reported the affair was of the Michigan conference meet- and Chanukah message was heard four Junior auxiliaries for their auxiliary entertained and were ing at the elections held during from noted Rabbi Leon Fram acclaimed by all who were there help in dating and registration entertained by the children from as the finest dance of its kind the Regional Tournament. Con- (Reformed) from the Temple and to the general commit- the Jewish Sheltering Home in nie Bensen of Flint Chapter Beth-El. Looking down hte head ever held ni Milwaukee. tee here they come! Co- Minneapolis on Wednesday, De- 214 took the table it was unusual to note that chairmen, Bernard Weisberg and cember 25. For over an hour at Archie Cohen Big Hit honor of being many prominent persons were Leo Sobole; debating and ora- the beginning of the party, enter- Ending the weekend of activi- the youngest A. present to represent all kinds of tory, Bernard Rosenberg: ath- tainment in the form of movies ties was the Tournament banques G. elected to Jewish life. "Symbolic of B'nai letics. Dave Schane; housing, Bill was provided. They were made held in the spacious Empire such an import- B'rith" was the comment from Edelson; publicity, Phil Roths- possible. through the help of Dave Room of the Hotel Schro en ant position. Isadore Starr. advisor to the child: dating, Jerry Wolf and Rosenblum, whose brother-in-law, Monday evening. Archie H This is the sec- Chapter 321 and acting toast- Jerry Finn: mailing, Harry Maurice Spiegal, showed them. Cohen, Referee in Bankruptev of master. as he explained to the The movies, which consisted of ond year in A Schwartz: dance. Fred Reamer: the United States District Court Z. A. for Aleph delegates the various speakers. Popeye, Mickey Mouse, Oswald tickets, Harvey Weisberg: trans- at Chicago and Past President of Bensen and at Rabbi Jacob Nathan (Orthodox) The Rabbit, and Charlie Chaplin, portation, Louis Gorzeck; regis- District Grand Lodge No. 6 of from the B'nai Meshe Congrega- were animated by the children, his young age tration. Milton Barnett; advisors, B'nai B'rith, addressed the 200 Connie is A. G. tion, gave the invocation for the the Alephs, and the girls. A few Max Chomsky, senior deputy; Alephs, Advisors and Alumni or of his chapter delegates. Awards to the win- selections on the piano were play- Jess R. Feiler; Gill Madden, Isa- the subject. "Is Life Worth Liv- a member ners in the Regional Competition ed by Audry Coplin. dore Starr and Harold 'Cupie' ing." Speaking of Jews who have Connie Bensen of the Central Individual gifts were given to were made by Rabbi Morris Adler Weiss. And with memories of a all of the children. The mother. hastened anti-Semitism by gain- High school debate team. (Conservative) from the Congre- good time we'll say so long Mrs. Gerda Epstein, was presented ing the disfavor of non-Jews, Other officers elected to hold gation Shaarey Zedek. till we meet again at another with a large box of candy. Ice Cohen said. "It is the Jewish positions on the Michigan con- SCREEN STARS GIVE convention. cream and cookies were served to Youth we look to, to gain not ference are Leo Sobole of the MESSAGES all by the gracious girls from the only the tolerance, but the friend- B'nai Moshe Chapter 321 as of congratulations to the '40 S'gan; Don Black of the Highland Michigan Regional. Inspiring let- Fathers-Sons Meet auxiliary-Rosalyn Michlin, Phyl- ship and respect of all the peoples lis Michlin, Nettie Sherman, Au- and of all the creeds. Bigotry Park 313 as the Mazkir, and Ely ters of welcome were read from In E. St. Louis dry Coplin. Jerry Teener, advisor and hatred have no place under Shapiro, former A. G. of the con- Eddie Cantor and Melvyn Doug- of Dr. Deinard 8, was the master the cross of the Cathedral, the ference, as the Kohen Godol. At- las who acted as the honorary By MAHLON RUBIN of ceremonies. Jerry conducted a spire of the Church, or between tended by representatives from chairman of the conclave. Other E. St. Louis, Ill.-The annual Vox Pop program for the kids the walls of the Synagogue. I the Michigan chapters, the con- messages were received from Mrs. Father and Son Breakfast of E. The party was concluded by the want to see a United States made ference went on record to pro- Eleanor Roosevelt and Edward J. St. Louis Chapter 56 was held singing of Chanuka songs and the safe for differences of opinion. mote A. Z. A. expansion in the Jeffiers, jr., mayor of Detroit. lighting of the Chanukah candles here recently. The breakfast, of culture, of race. state of Michigan by a speakers Jay Alvin, son of the famous A. by Sheldon Gensler, District which was designed to promote Cohen continued setting forth bureau and an expansion commit- z. A. director. Julius, and Bobby Aleph Godol. mutual understanding between a philosophy for living a pur- tee to be provided with funds Breen, star of radio and screea. Arnold Gittleson, Milt Slone. father and son, was prepared by poseful and intelligent life. He by the B'nai B'rith Michigan accepted the position of 'turkey Merle Morris, Anita Sherman, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the local urged that we gain out of life. a Council. Max Chomsky, senior mascot' for the three-day period. Rosalyn and Phyllis Michlin were B'nai B'rith. The feature of the full measure of happiness, and Michigan deputy, read the B'nai AND WE EVEN HAD A on the arrangement committee. the respect and love for our fel- B'rith Council report. MA AND PA program was a round table dis- cussion on "Education" led by low men. He said. "Cultivate the GREETING THE OLD yes, they were on hand to New Chapter see that the out-of-town Alephs Rabbi Harry Z. Schectman of richest courage and duty in seek In Macon FRIENDS ing the friendships and goodwill felt right at home Mr. Isa- Temple Agudas Achim. The out- of non-Jews. Remember the true as well as making new dore Starr. advisor to Chapter standing success of this affair Macon, Ga. A prospective has prompted the Chapter to religion of mankind is Human- acquaintances was the 'thing' of 321, as named the 'Pa,' while aleph club is rapidly nearing the all the guests who assembled in make plans for a similar event ity.' He concluded. emphasizing, installation stage in Macon, Ga. that it is "the burdens in the Detroit for the three-day parley in the near future. Organize Third Ben Lubel, Jewish civic leader. After registering all day Wednes- heart that Hift you up, and the Plans are rapidly being com- has been organizing the group for burdens that you carry on your day the curtains of the three-day Atlanta Chapter pleted for the Chapter's annual the past couple of months: Milton shoulders that weigh you down." events were officially drawn apart Winter Dance to be held January Marshall is to be head adviser of at the informal dance held in the By AARON EPSTEIN Nathan Gould, Editor of the 19th. This dance is the highlight the group. Installation ceremonies evening at the Fort Wayne hotel Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle Atlanta, Ga.-By the time this of the local chapter's social ac- will take place in the month of With the popular music of Leroy article appears, this city will served as toastmaster of the ban- tivity. January. Smith and his Victor Recording have its third A. Z. A unit. For With the Macon group and the quet. Nathan Wahlberg, Field artists playing, everyone was hav- the past few months, Gerald Co- third Atlanta unit, the State of Secretary of District 6. presented ing a good time and every- hen. former Grand Councillor of Hear "Hank" Bruder Georgia will have six A. Z. A. the winners of the various con- one seemed to be there big District Five and an outstanding chapters. tests with medals and trophies shots - fr last year's conclave alumnus of Atlanta 134, has been The Macon group took a head- Mel Raskin of Shofar and Sam in Grand Rapids and HELLO preparing the Jewish Triangle Green Bay, Wisc. - Henry long plunge into A. Z. A. activi- Benton Harbor holders Club for installation. Cooperating 'Hank' Bruder, former North- ties, first with the celebration of of the Summer Tournament in the organization process were western University All-American, two A: Z. A. Sabbath services and ATTENTION, MAZKIRS! and you know ho wither rest goes the Atlanta 134 and Gate City recently spoke at a meeting of secondly by sending several mem- as all A. Z. A. conventions 357 chapters. the Green Bay Chapter 373. Al- bers to the Southern Regional HAVE YOU SENT IN brings the fraternal.spi nearer. Officers for the new club are eph Erwin Merar was the chair- Tournament at Savannah, THE SEMI-ANNUAL Henry Levinson. godol; Leon Eb- man of the afternoon. Bruder, ELECTION REPORT? A SURPRISE DANCE erstein, S'gan: Reuben Bredosky, star halfback of the Green Bay USE THE FACILITIES held at the B'nai Moshe Social Mazkir: and Benny Libowsky, Packers, told of his football ex- OF THE A. Z. A. Hall concluded the Thursday Gisbor. periences. CIRCULATING LIBRARY January 14, 1941 THE SHOFAR Page 11 Akiba and Herzl Win Yeah, Suh! HOUSTON ALEPHS He's Head Man! Basketball; Robbins and WIN TOP HONORS AT REGIONAL MEET Lannes Oratory at Chicago Waco, Texas- -Houston chapter 136 debate and basketball teams By AL SCHWARTZ Grand Ball which followed the grabbed off top honors at the Chicago, Added laurels banquet. At the Ball, Chicago's semi-annual Western Region Dis- were garnered by the Chicago A. "A, Z. A. Sweetheart" was select- trict 7 Convention held at Waco, Z. A, Council as they went to the ed as was her court of Honor. Ro- Texas December 29 and 30th. The fore once again, this time holding salyn Straus, representing Albany Houston boys of Chapter 136 the largest Regional Tournament Park and the North Side Council, need only to win one more time to in the country on December 28 was declared the winner. take permanent possession of the to the 30th. Approximately 275 Heading the tournament were cup, having won it twice in suc- Alephs from all Chicago were Albert H. Jacobson as Chairman cession. officially registered. of the Tournament; Bill X. Kap- lan, new Chicago Director: I. A Houston team composed of IT'S QUITE A TRICK TO KEEP Earning the right to represent Chicago at the District 6 Tourna- David Farber, Chicago A. Z. A. Sammy Wiesenthal and Charles Moskovitz beat out Waco in the ALL OF THEM GOING. CAN ment in the Spring at Rock Athletic Director; and Joe Boren- debate finals. They were, how- YOUR CHAPTER DO IT Island, Illinois, were the Akiba stein. Turning in outstanding ever, given a good fight by Waco. and Herzl Chapters in basketball chairmanship jobs were Paul Ro- and Sam Robbins, Spinoza, and senberg, Bar Mitzvah, Registra- Ralph Kaplan of Waco won a Dave Lannes, H. Salomon, oratory tion: Morton Taxy, Logan Square, close decision in the oratory con- winners. Due to circumstances Goodfellow Book; Reggie New- test Sunday afternoon. Second beyond control of the committee man, Deborah, Social; Bob Bron- place went to Sam Shanblum of EVEN A FOOL stein, Sachar, Cultural: and Al Ft. Worth. in the debate contest, the repre- Schwartz, Bar Mitzvah, Publicity. In the basketball preliminaries KNOWS THIS: sentatives to the District 6 Con- vention will be selected in the Other Chairmen were: Al Levy, Monday, teams representing Ok- lahoma and Texas competed. In MORE NEW vrey near future. The Akiba and Lawn Manor, Athletics: Allan Bolotin, Halevi, Splash Party; Is- the finals, Houston and San An- ALEPHS: Herzl Chapters captured their titles as they defeated Deborah adore Feldman, Deborah, Basket- ELLIS LEVIN tonio battled it out for top hon- ball; Max Stone, Rothschild, ors. The final score was 21-18 BIGGER AN' and Bar Mitzvah, respectively. Awards: Leonard Berzosky, Aus- New Orleans, La. Above is in favor of Houston. Outstanding BETTER A.Z.A On Saturday evening the con- tin. Transportation; Irwin M. pictured Ellis Levin, Aleph Maz- in the Houston line of attack were clave officially got under way as Schuster, Isaac Joseph, Housing: kir of Abe A. Freed Chapter 118 such players as Goldman, Abram- Help new Alephs! Paul Rosenberg, Registration Stanley Harrison, Fort Dearborn, of this city who was elected Re- son Garfinkle, Glosser, and Gold- Jack SHAFTON NIDELITY Chairman, opened his books. That Smoker: Herb Naiditch, Sachar, gional Aleph Godol of the eastern stein. Play throughout the game evening a smoker was held at Informal Dance: Herman Fleisch- section of District at the tourna- was consistent. which some of the outstanding er, Salomon, Grand Ball; Dan ment held recently in Birming- In addition to the contests, the Jewish athletes were present. Pearl, Garfield Park, Luncheon- ham. convention was honored with the mingham tournament last month. Among those attending were Bar- Banquet; Bob Pickus, Rosenwald, Ellis, who resides at 2713 presence of Irving Kaler of Atlan- The chapter was entered in all ney Ross. former World Light Oratory; and Al Shulman, Engle- Chestnut St., is small but mighty ta, Georgia, Grand Aleph Godol. events and brought a number of weight Boxing Champion; Lou wood, Debate. and respected and admired by all Also present was Milton Mehl of its members to the tournament, Gordon, former University of Illi- the southern Alephs who have Ft. Worth, the district Commit- including Advisors Wise and Al- nois All-American Tackle, pro- come in contact with him. As an tee Chairman. fessional football star; and Ruffy Bar Mitzvah per. Aleph Mazkir he's "tops." Silverstein, Wrestling Champion. The Grand Aleph Godol, Irv- Braude Luncheon Speaker Elects Rosenberg Ochs Alephs ing Kaler, was the guest of the Competition in the various GREAT Represent Region chapter on December 19th. Kaler events opened Sunday and then By ALFRED SCHWARTZ was presented to the chapter at at noontime the Alephs gathered Chicago, Ill. Rosenberg, By ERVIN DOLOB a dinner, and later delivered an at a luncheon which was served one of Chicago's leading Alephs, Chattanooga, Tenn. Adolph address to the Alephs and mem- by the girls of the Austin and was elected Aleph Godol of Bar Ochs Chapter 252 won the honor bers of the B'nai B'rith at a Garfield Park Junior Auxiliaries. Mitzvah chapter 290 at the chap- of representing the Eastern Re- smoker. An innovation of the tournament ter's semi-annual election held gion in the District Debate Finals The chapter contributed a was an address at the luncheon recently. Paul, after an interval by Judge J. M. Braude, famous of two years of outstanding activ- Kaler Speaks by virtue of its team, composed check in the sum of $10 to the of Abe Wise and Mark Spector, A. Z. A. Ambulance Fund while Boy's Court Judge. ity, once again takes the office In the evening a Splash Party of Aleph Godol, a position which In Houston winning first place in the Bir- in Birmingham. was held at which exhibitions he held for three terms when the were given by some of the coun- chapter was organized in 1937. By SAM ABRAMS swimming stars. Rosenberg will become an alum- Entertaining the Alephs were nus June of this year, and this Houston, Texas- Irving Kaler. Adolph Kiefer, holder of every Grand Aleph Godol, was honored ATTENTION: will make his fourth term in of- record in the back stroke; George fice. He is winner of both Shield by a smoker given in his honor Lowe, captain of the University of of David Awards and was one of by the Houston Chapter 136 at Illinois swimming team; and Al the guiding lgihts of the recent the Hebrew Institute on Wednes- New Aleph Godols Jacobson. National A. A. U. Chicago Regional Tournament. day evening, January 1st. Irving, Breaststroke champion. Follow- heading the Registration Commit- who made a big hit with the boys, tee. held their attention with an in- The February issue of the A. Z. A. MONTHLY GUIDE has ing the Splash Party, the Alephs spiring address. It made such an been in care of last term's Aleph Godol. The issue features and their dates attended an in- Capturing the Aleph S'gans job formal dance at which time sec- impression, in fact. that several plans and suggestions for the nation-wide "Youth and Democ- was Aleph Joe Nathan, a refugee tional A. Z. A. Sweethearts were from Germany who has become a non-AZA visitors who were pres- racy' rallies. If this issue of the Monthly Guide was not dis- selected. ent decided to join the AZA. tributed by the past Aleph Godol, please secure same from him great aid to the chapter, Bernard Prominent members of the B'nai and see to it that the material is handed out at the next meet- Monday saw the competitions Bernstein still keeps his Aleph B'rith were also present and the ing. come to a climax with the already Mazkir's job, while Frank Cole attendance was well over 150. The February issue also contained valuable information mentioned chapters and Alephs become the Aleph Gisbor. The of- Following the meeting refresh- for the chairman of all major committees and, of most im- emerging victorious. Officiating fice of Aleph Shotare Kotone will ments were served. portance, a suggested outline for a six-month program. at the basketball games were sev- be Irving Rubin's, while Aleph eral of Chicago's leading referees. The Houston chapter's debate If your Aleph Mazkir will send in an election report (Form Shotare Godol will be Bernard Baygood. Alfred Schwartz is the and basketball teams emerged No. 6), Headquarters will place you on the new mailing list and at the debate and oratory contest were some of the nation's victorious in the annual winter of Aleph Godals. new Aleph Sopher, and Ben Gold- well-known figures. berg was elected Aleph Kohen tournament of the Western Re- Jacobson Honored Godol. gion of District Seven at Waco The conclave drew to a brilliant recently. The chapter also won its finale as approximately 325 A1- Ft. Worth Celebrates second leg on the tournament cup ephs and their guests came to- and one more win will give it gether at the tournament's ban- New Year by Dance permanent possession of that tro- Instructions quet. At the banquet, th Chicago phy. By LOUIS LUSKEY Alephs presented Albert H. Jacob- Fort Worth, The Fort Sammy Weistenthal and Charles son, retiring Chicago Director and Moskowitz composed the winning TO NEW ALEPH GISBORS Worth Chapter 163 held its an- present Illinois National Deputy, nual New Year's Eve dinner- debate team. These two Alephs with a jeweled B'nai B'rith pin. dance at Temple Beth-El. Mem- represented the Region last year Upon taking office there are several important matters to Joe Borenstein, P. G. A. G. and bers, pledges and guests of the in the national finals. be called to your attention. Jr. S.A. C. member, was present- Chapter were in attendance, com- FIRST: You must immediately request that the former ed with a gold pen and pencil set by Mr. and Mrs. Al Jacobson for prising a total of some 150 per- Aleph Gisbor hand over to you all the books and paraphernalia sons. Included among the out-of- of the chapter in his possession. These should include the fol- his work as Chicago Executive town Alephs and visitors were lowing: Secretary during his term as Di- guests from San Antonio, Los An- 1. Aleph Gisbor's Record Book (This is a loose-leaf book- rector. geles. Oklahoma City, Houston let.) The booklet should include a supply of the fol- Bringing the three day tourna- and Big Springs, Texas. lowing forms: ment to a fitting close was the The committee in charge of ar- a. Compulsory Uniform Bookkeeping Record for all rangements included Manny Ro- A. Z. A. chapters which is a monthly record sheet BIRMINGHAM senthal, Eugene Horwitz, Mrs. Ben H. Rosenthal, and Mrs. Harry Aleph Zedih Aleph for chapter receipts and disbursements (form No. 7). Teter. b. Recapitulation of Monthly Record Sheet (form (Continued from Page 1.) Preceding the dinner-dance a cocktail party was given at the Murray Bloom No. 8) Chapter 118, was elected new e. Photostats, or pictures of Forms 7 and 8, showing home of Mr. and Mrs. Max Gil- Aleph Godol of the region. Sol how they are to be used, together with further bert. The party, given by Harry Berzansky, of Memphis 71 was instructions. Gilbert and Leonard Sampson, chosen Aleph S'gan and Joshua d. Old copies of Forms 7 and 8 used in previous years was held for the members of the Paller, of the Peres Aleph Club Fort Worth chapter and their containing the financial record of the chapter. of Memphis is the new Aleph Maz- WHEN YOU GET THESE RECORDS DEMAND THAT dates. kir. The next tournament site is THE ADVISORS AUDIT THE CHAPTER FINANCIAL REC- Nashville, Tenn. ORDS SO THAT LATER ON YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED The final affair of the tourna- Little Rock Dances WITH MISTAKES-IF ANY, OF YOUR PREDECESOR! ment was a brilliant formal ban- 2. Aleph Gisbor's Membership Record Booklet (This is a quet and dance at the Hotel Tut- By MARVIN COHEN Little Rock, Ark.-The Little small loose-leaf booklet about 3x8 inches). This book wiler. At this time the new of let should include copies of Form No. 5, which is an ficers were presented, and the Rock Chapter held its annual awards were made in the various Sweetheart Dance last week at individual membership record for each Aleph in the competitions. Principal speaker of th Concordia Country Club. The chapter, past and present. the evening was Julius Bisno, Na- dance was acclaimed as one of SECOND: If any of the above cannot be located, advise tional Executive Director of the outstanding Jewish events of the chapter and have the Aleph Mazkir order from the Field A. Z. A. the year. Miss Janice Loebner Here is a copy of the 1941 Secretary or City Director whatever forms are missing. Sup- The dinner was also the occa- was chosen as the "Sweetheart membership card which is be- plies cost the fraternity considerable money. Only order what sion for the presentation of an of the A. Z. A." for the year ing sent next week to every is necessary. Conserve your supplies. Advisor's pin to Dr. Herman Le- 1940-41 and was presented with registered Aleph in care of the THIRD: If you desire same, order the pamphlet on "How vitch of Memphis 71 and one to an A. Z. A. Sweetheart pin by Aleph Mazkir, Get your card to Collect Dues.' Herbert Pailet, advisor. The Abe the Aleph Godol of the Chapter, at the next meeting, and keep FOURTH: Each month you or the Mazkir will be sent a Freed Medal, which goes to the Maurice Besser. Miss Loebner it on your person at all times. statement of what your chapter owes to the S. A. C. Head- outstanding member of the Chap- and her escort then led the next Special cards are also being quarters. Please keep your account paid up so as to minimize ter, was presented to Martin Wat- dance to the strains of the offi- issued for each Advisor and bookkeeping at the head office. sky, Aleph Godol. cial A. Z. A. Sweetheart song. sent to Mazkirs. Page 12 THE SHOFAR January 14, 1941 lines to a paragraph. Write your you will find your batting aver- tivities than any other newspaper story as briefly as possible with- age going up. HITTING THE HEADLINES department. Take advantage of out omitting any of the pertinent Covering Local News this and play up your sports. facts. Do not try to write head- Advice to New Aleph Sophers lines for it. Much of the work which you Send personality sketches of your athletes to the local papers with do in the way of reporting will Contacting the Editors pictures. be purely of a local nature. That Write news. Don't write edi- sonal opinions in a story, If there Whenever possible, take your is, it will interest readers only The same holds true of litera torials. That is, don't tell what is an opinion expressed in a news story to the city editor of your in your particular city or vicinity. ary and social events. Send an- you think, or express your per- story, it should be a direct or in- local newspaper. By taking it In this class are routine meetings, nouncements in advance and, if direct quotation from a party there in person you give an add- sports, religious, literary and so- the event justifies, the results af- recognized as an authority. Writ- ed emphasis to the value of the cial activities, social service terward to both English and Jew- ing editorials is the editor's busi- story. If it is impossible to take work. ish press. Attention ness and often he resents intru- it there in person, give the city Be sure that your local papers, Social service work should af- sions upon it. editor a ring by phone and tell both English and Anglo-Jewish, ford your best means of securing New Aleph Sophers Be sure that names are spelled him that you are sending a story have announcements of meeting local publicity through news stor- correctly, whether they be names in the following mail. dates one day in advance of ies. Stories should be sent to all Upon taking office there are of people, places or organizations. Whenever possible-and if the meeting. Such announcements papers of your activities in this several important matters that People, especially, are often sen- story justifies photographs will receive just a paragraph, but field, your cooperation with oth- deserve your attention: sitive about their names, and mis- taken yourself, or, two or three in that paragraph the name A. er social agencies in drives and FIRST: If you want an "A. spelling irritates. In giving names days in advance, suggest to the Z. A. will be mentioned and hun- campaigns, your own work with Z. A. Press Association" card, of people for a news story-un- editor that the event about to dreds of people will see it. regard to scouting, the Lapidus write AZA Headquarters re- less the person is prominent occur would be picture material. Be sure that your local papers Memorial Fund, your aid to the questing same. enough to justify always give Do not be discouraged if your -both English and Anglo-Jewish needy. SECOND: Whether or not the first name, middle initial and first story fails to appear or an. -have announcements of your Your local papers should also your chapter gets/ publicity in last name, in that order. pears in a much abbreviated sports events in advance, and re- be kept informed, in detail, of "The Shofar" is up to you. In the lead-or first paragraph form. There are many reasons sults of these events afterwards. your programs for various cele- Your copy should be typewrit- of your the most im- why a story may fail to get into The class of reader we are inter- brations and ceremonies such as ten. double-spaced on 8 1/2 by portant part. If possible, without a paper despite the fact that it is ested in reaching-young men- National Observances. There will 11 paper. Send copy to your making too complicated a sen- well written and seemingly im- are interested in sports. More- be national news stories on Field Secretary or City Direc- tence structure, tell your whole portant. Keep on submitting hon- over, sports editors are more apt these, but in each community the tor (see list of names and ad- dresses on this page) not later story in the lead, briefly. Then est news material and eventually to give better space to these ac- papers should have the complete than the second and fourth go back and elaborate in later program and plans of each chap- Tuesday of each month. Snap- paragraphs. The reason for this ter. Other events in this category structure in a news story is De- should include Parents' Day, A. shots, and photos of chapter activity are welcome. If an cause, in making up a newspaper Instructions Z. A. Day, A. Z. A. Sabbath, a list editors often find it necessary to of local boys who will attend the A. Z. A. picture appears in the local paper, get a mat and send cut a story. They cut from the convention (with pictures) and to your Field Secretary or City bottom. Thus, if your story is TO NEW ALEPH MAZKIRS numerous others. Director. told completely in the first para- Covering National News THIRD: Do what you can to craph they can cut out all of the get local Alephs to contribute In assuming control of this most important office there A number of items which OC- remainder and you still have a verse, articles and short stories complete story in the paper. are several matters that deserve your immediate attention. cur in your community and in to "The Shofar. Write simply, Tell your story FIRST: Get in touch with your District Field Secretary or connection with your chapter will Today the fraternity is do- City Director and find out what reports, if any, your chapter be news of national interest. with as few adjectives as possible. ing great work. Let the public is delinuent in. Elsewhere on this page is a list of the names sometimes to the Anglo-Jewish Make your sentences as short as know about it. It's up to you! the content will permit. Never and addresses of Field Secretaries and City Directors. Press alone, sometimes to the Regarding your Field Secretary, you must send him MEET géneral press. Such items as have more than six typewritten ING REPORTS (Form No. 3) after each meeting. If in New these should be sent in to the A. Z. A. Bureau where they will York, Boston. Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee, Kansas City, St. Louis or Cleveland, send to your City Director, Be sure and be released to the press associa- tions. For example, the national list on the reports membership changes and requests for sup- winners of the literary, oratory, plies. Also any inquiries you have to make regarding the work AZA debating tournaments, are na- of the fraternity should be mailed to the Field Secretary or tional news and the Bureau City Director. should have pictures and details. PRESS ASSOCIATION SECOND: You must immediately request that the former Possibly you have an athlete in Aleph Mazir hand over to you all the books and paraphernalia your chapter who has made, or is making, a record outstanding This Is of the chapter in his possession. These should include the fol- enough to rate more than local lowing: ntice, Send his picture. details of 1. Aleph Mazkir's Record Book (This is a loose-leaf book- his history and athletic record to let) The booklet should include a supply of the fol- the Bureau, Often humorous lit- lowing forms: tle incidents concerning members is an rediters correspondent of the A Z A Press a. Meeting Reports (Form No. 3). will rate distribution outside of Association. Any courtesy extended him in the b. Election Reports (Form No. 6). your local territory, such itms c. Semi-annual Reports (Form No. 1). These are in appear in "Oddities in the News' gathering of news will be greatly appreciated. duplicate. The original is a white sheet, and the etc. Aisno Bemard duplicate is yellow. Be the alert for any items. Executive Thereshouldalso be duplicate copies of semi- Managing Editor no matter how small which are annual reports sent in previous years. of more than local interest, and GENERAL OFFICES: WASHINGTON, D. C. 2. Supply of Petitions for Membership (Form No. 17). send them in. 3. Supply of the following rituals: a. First Degree (Form No. 12) Pictures Above is pictured a replica of the "press card" of the A. Z. b. Second Degree (Form No. 50). One photograph is worth five A. Press association which all new Aleph Sophers may obtain C. Opening and Clocing of Meeting Ceremony (Form stories as regards getting atten- upon application to A. Z. A. Headquarters, 1003 K Street, N. W., No. 9) tion. Whenever you can get a pic- Washington, D. C. d. Installation of New Officers Ceremony ture with a story, do so. Instruct No. 10). your photographer to furnish you 4. The latest list of names and addresses of chapter Aleph with glossy prints, single weights, Mazkirs. As soon as all Election Reports are in, a new of good contrasty quality, and Field Secretaries and City Directors list will be sent to you. sharply focussed. Clever captions 5. The ALEPH MAZKIR MANUAL. This "Manual" is will sometimes put over a not-so- Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith very important as it explains all your work and answers good picture. So be careful of all uestions concerning A. Z. A. It has a red cover and your captions. To be doubly sure District 1 contains over 54 pages of information. In the back of getting the picture in, have a you will find illustrations showing how to fill out the good picture and a good caption. various Mazkir reports. In submitting pictures, either to Hyman Haves, Field Secretary, 11 West 42nd St., Suite 1120. 6. The 1940-41 A. Z. A. Directory. This contains the ad- your local paper or to the Bureau, New York, N. Y. dresses of all major A. Z. A. officers and the chapters attach your caption to the back of Maurice Glaser, Greater Boston Director, Ames Bldg. 1 Court in each Region. the picture with paste. Describe St., Boston. Mass. IF ANY OF THE ABOVE CANNOT BE LOCATED, ORDER fully what is taking place in the Hyman Haves, New York Director. 11 West 42nd St., Suite SAME AT ONCE FROM YOUR FIELD SECRETARY OR CITY photo and identify (from left to 1120, New York, N. Y. DIRECTOR. right and by first row, second row, etc.) every person in it. Have District 2 THIRD: Check up and see if the former Aleph Mazkir sent your photographer pack it for an "Election Report" to the Field Secretary. If not, take care mailing or, if you pack it your- Bernard Goldstein, Field Secretary, 1428 Kentucky Home Life of this immediately. self, be sure to put packing board Bldg., Louisville, Kv. on either side of it to prevent its Aaron Zucker, Traveling Director, 3330 E. 142nd St., Cleve- FOURTH: Check up and see if the former Aleph Mazkir bending. Never bend a picture. land, Ohio. sent the Semi-annual Report to the Field Secretary. If he has Never send a picture rolled up. Sidney Franklin, Cleveland City Director, 3232 E. 119th St. not, please have this taken care of without further delay. Mail it flat. Portraits may be Cleveland, Ohio. made in 5 X 7 size, but photos FIFTH: Please be advised that if you have new members Leonard Belove, Kansas City Director, 1200 Dierks Bldg., Kan- containing much detail should be to report, obserce the following procedure: sas City, Mo. made 8 X 10 to permit clarity in 1. At least two weeks prior to the first degree. send a the finished cut. Robert Friedman, St. Louis City Director, 7055 Cornell, St. MEMBERSHIP REPORT to A. Z. A. Headquarters, Louis, Mo. A picture showing action. rath- 1003 K St.. N. W., Washington, D. C. The MEMBER- er than a stiff, posed picture, is District 3 SHIP REPORT blank is attached to the "Petition for preferable. Even where a picture Membership" (Form No. 17). is posed it is possible ot have the Lowell Adelson, District Director, 709 No. Franklin, Phila- 2. The report should be accompanied by $1.00 to cover the arties posed in such a manner delphia, Pa patent fee and at least 40 cents to cover the cost of a that they do not seem to be posed. Fred Weiss. Philadelphia City Director, 1202 No. 5th St., Phila- sterling silver lapel crest. Study the pictures in your daliy delphia, Pa. papers. You can get many ideas G SIXTH: A. Z. A. lapel crests must be purchased from A. from them. The type of photos District 4 Headquarters. All other jewelry must be purchased from which appears in the papers is the the L. G. Balfour Co., Attleboro, Mass. Seymour Holtzman, Field Secretary, 149 Eddy St.. San Fran- type photo editors want. Give it It is suggested that you retain this notice for reference cisco. Cal. to them and they use it. purposes. Sanford Barth, Southern California Regional Director, 631 S. Supplies cost the fraternity considerable money. Order Cochrane, Los Angeles, Cal. same only if they are needed from your Field Secretary or City Plan for Rally District 5 Director. Please try and take care of supplies. On a number of occasions chapters have been asked to be Des Moines, Ia, Des Moines Sol Breibart, Field Secretary, 743 Meeting St., Charleston, S. C. most careful in following postal regulations when sending com- Chapter 4 has begun planning its munications and chapter publications. While most of the chap- Youth and Democracy Rally, with District 6 ters comply with our request, many of the chapters fail to fol- co-chairmen Neal Balanoff and Nathan Wahlberg, Field Secretary, 2242 No. 21st St. Milwau- low these regulations. Mel Wolff drawing up the neces- kee, Wis Please keep in mind that first class mail can be sent at sary plans. William Kaplan, Chicago City Director, 188 West Randolph, three cents per ounce. Many a time a chapter will send a four- ounce letter with a three-cent stamp on it. First, the letter is Ed Cohen was elected Aleph Chicago, III delayed, and, second, it becomes necessary for this office to pay Godol for the new term, with Julius Atinsky, Milwaukee City Director, 436 W. Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wis additional postage. Neal Balanoff as Aleph S'gan. The same thing applies to chapter publications. In send- Milton Zeichik continues as A1- District 7 ing out these publications, be sure that they are stamped prop- eph Mazkir, erly. In the event that they are not stamped properly, the re- George Shendelman, Field Secretary, 150 Madison, Memphis, ceiver of the publication must pay the postage, and if he isn't SEND IN YOUR CHAPTER'S Tenn. prepared to pay the postage, he never receives the publication. CONTRIBUTION FOR THE AMBULANCE FUND