0.000.000 The SHOFAR Official Organ Aleph zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith MARCH 14, 1941 No. 14 VOL. XVI B. B. EXPLAINS Exhibit Poster at Democracy Rally BURLINGTON ITS BRITISH FEBRUARY NAMED BEST SUN MON THES WEB THIRS FRI SAT AID POLICY IN DIST. ONE DEDICATED.TU SUPOSITION THAT Washington B'nai B'rith will 421 Stein Elected continue to give assistance to na- tional agencies engaged in aiding the cause of Great Britain, but New Haven, Conn. A. Z. A. will not engage in any independ- Spirit was the keynote of the ent drive of its own, 12th annual District One conven- B'nai B'rith's policy in this tion when 300 alephs gathered field has been made clear in a THE UNITED STATES for the week-end of February 22. letter to all local lodge presidents, GIVES TO BIGOTRY 23, 24 at the Hotel Taft, New sent by Secretary Maurice Bisgyer Haven, Conn. The boys present NO FACTIONS at the direction of President Hen- saw the Burlington, Vermont, ry Monsky. "The cooperation of TOPERSECUTION boys take the high honors as the B'nai B'rith as an American or- NU ASSISTANCE Maccabee Chapter won the ganization to aid Great Britain." Haves Best Chapter Award, and the letter states. "has been mani- the District basketball titie. The fested by the assistance of the Su- Best Chapter Award came only preme Lodge. subordinate lodges. after much deliberation and only auxiliaries, A. Z. A. and other after Ocean Parkway Jewish Cen- units to national agencies en- ter, Pittsfield, and Toronto had gaged in aiding the British cause. been adjudged as honorable men- We refer to the substantial con- tions. tributions which our organization In the basketball, Burlington throughout the country has made topped the defending champs, to the Red Cross, amounting to -Photo by Serotta. upwards of $25,000 during the Bridgeport, in a fast and furious past year, a great proportion of Savannah, Ga.-Standing before a poster on display at the mass inter-faith "Youth and De- game, 32-27. Prior to that, Park which has gone for war relief. mocracy" rally held here at the Savannah High School auditorium are the six young men who City toppled the New York High particularly in England. As Amer- served on a joint committee of the A. Z. A. and De Molay chapters which co-sponored the rally. point team by a close score, while ican citizens we can. and should. Those on the left side are Leon Slotin (nearest the poster), Robert Gordon, and William Shipley: Burlington swamped a fighting cooperate with any other Ameri- and those on the right side are Albert Yelling (nearest the poster), Cater Lee and Henry Miller. Fall River team. can-constituted agencies which (More Rally I took the judges three hours are aiding this last citadel of Eur- 0 decide that Dave Haber of opean democracy, That coopera- tion should take on the form of Barkin Making BEBER APPOINTED )cean Parkway Jewish Center. SUCKLE MADE Brooklyn, was the District One aiding national agencies already Orator. Lou Sidman of Haym created for such a purpose, and no independent B'nai B'rith drive COMMITTEE HEAD Mighty Comeback TO NEBRASKA Solomon, Boston, was runner-up. Lou and his debate partner Leon for aid to Britain is contemplated, However, it is hoped that the cur- Milwaukee, Wisc. Last Feinstein had to be content with rent Supreme Lodge war relief ap- week Ben Barkin had recov- DEFENSE BODY runner-up positions in the de- Cambridge. Mass - William peal will meet with such a ready ered sufficiently from his re- bate. too. as Lester Katz and Suckle, a prominent Harvard law cent illness to enable him to Udell Goff of Worcester 52 came response from our membership as to enable B'nai B'rith to make ap- student. and member of the 1940 be discharged from the Mt. Omaha, Nebraska through with those honors. propriate war relief contribu- National Championship A. Z. A. debating team of Oaklane chapter, Sinai Hospital. He is now re- ber, prominent Nebrash Stein New D. A. G. tions. founder and president of The sessions were hectic with Philadelphia, has been named na- cuperating at his home in Mil- waukee and for the next sev- preme Advisory Council, All local B'nai B'rith lodges much discussion on problems of made a member of the Nebraska have been asked to form commit- eral weeks may be reached at the day. From the melee of it tees to cooperate with the "Buy 2210 N. 17th Street, all, George Stein of Woonsocket, Something British' movement. R. I., was elected District Aleph which originated in the northwest Godol. His staff of co-officers are and has now become a national (See "Dist. One." Page 8) campaign. Quaker Alephs Have First Anniversary Silverman New Bronx-Manhattan Nashville Godol Council Meets By ED ROSENBERG Philadelphia, Pa.-The Quaker By SHIRLEY KARR Bronx Manhattan, N. -The City Aleph club is all set to cele- Nashville, Tenn - Nashville Bronx-Manhattan Council held brate its First Anniversary on Chapter 258 re-elected its Aleph their semi-annual meeting here March 12. The Communal Serv- Godol. Alvin Silverman, by ac- recently. A complete report of clamation. Other officers elected ice Committee of the Aleph club the previous six-month activities to serve with him include, Bern- has already been very actively at was given to the committee. This ard Sanderson as S'gan and Irvin report included details of the Vo- work. featuring each month with Wolfe as Mazkir cational Guidance Seminar and a novel drive. In February, they The chapter is sponsoring the the annual Bronx-Manhattan Con- collected old clothes. and the organization of a girls' auxiliary, vention. Eddie Moskowitz is the March program is a drive for old This auxiliary will work inde- new Aleph Godol of the Council. books. These are given to vari- pendent of the chapter, and it is while Howie Fishman occupies ous institutions, and, to add to modeled after such organizations the post of Aleph Mazkir. the novelty of the drive, all in other cities of District Seven. William Suckle Alephs who come to a meeting The first in a series of "Juke must bring the specified object to Box" dances was sponsored by the tional chairman of the A. Z A the meeting before admittance Sam Beber chapter recently at the "Y." Review Contest External Relations committee by These dances are being given in can be secured. Advisory Defense Committee by Deadline April 1st; Grand Aleph Godol Aleph Kaler. Governor Dwight Griswold an effort to increase the activities The address of the new chairman Not only is Mr. Beber a mem- of the "Y" on Sundays. Letter, May, 1st is: William Suckle, in care of ber of this group, which at pre- Harvard University, No. 24 Weld GOSH THAT WOMAN GAVE YOU sent includes 19 Nebraska civic Washington, D. C. Irving Hall, Cambridge, Mass. FUNNY LOOK leaders. but he has been chosen Advisors Asked to Levitas, National Cultural Di- Other members of the National with two others to serve on the rector, has sent a letter to all Committee are: District 1, How- HUH? WHAT WOMAN? important Resolutions Committee Write for "Leader" Chapters informing them that ard Goldstein 720 St. Marks Ave., they must choose their Chapter Brooklyn, New York District 2. MOTHER NATURE! Germantown to Washington, D. Julius contestants in the Book-Review Julius Miller. 2048 Lewis Drive. Contest by April 1st. On or be- Lakewood. Ohio: District 3. Wil- Honor Adelsons Bisno, Executive Director, re- liam Suckle: District 4. Ralph quests that the Advisors begin fore that date, the Book-Re- views must be in the hands of Kramer 216 Third Avenue, San Philadelphia, Pa. German- putting on their thinking caps the Field Secretary Francisco. California; District 5 town Chapter is inaugurating a and send letters for the next The deadline for the He- Robert Rosenbloom, 1129 B. St new Pledge Class to be known as issue of the LEADER, which brew Letter-Writing Contest is S. E. Washington D. C.: District the "Mr and Mrs. Lowell Adelson will go to press by the end of 6. Robert Pickus. 2945 W. Rose- Pledge Class.' This is their gift March. These letters or ar- May 1st, and the entries in this mont, Chicago, Illinois; District 7. to the forthcoming plunge into ticles should deal with prob- contest must be submitted di- THE BULLY rectly to the National Office. Ellis Levin. 2713 Chestnut, New the sea of matrimony of their lems and opinions concerning The attention of the Chap- Orleans, La. HE DEVOTES HIS TIME TO Field Secretary A. Z. A. work, with the end of ters was called to the fact that The Chapter has begun its permitting other Advisor's to no Chapter is eligible for con- MAKING PLEDGES MISER- Passover Basket collections. They BRING A FRIEND benefit by the experience of sideration to receive the Best ABLE. HE PICKS ON THEM are already giving a cup to the others. Address all these ar- To THE VERY NEXT Chapter Award unless they outstanding member of the local ticles to THE LEADER, A. Z. have an entry in the Book-Re- A.Z.A. LIKE THEY WERE THE Sunday School class each year. A. Office, 1003 K Street, N. view Contest The Alephs recently won in a Re- MEETING CARCASS OF A CHICKEN W. Washington, D. C. SHAETOCS ligious Quiz Contest against the Progessive Sar Alephs. Page 2 THE SHOFAR March 14, 1941 GOAL 11 The SHOFAR 12000 Want to Be Host to a ALEPHS Official Organ Aleph 3adih Aleph of B'nai B'rith Summer Tournament? APRIL ST,1941 12000- 12000 Washington, D. C. Plans are day affairs with a maximum reg- 11800- 11800 now being formulated for the istration fee of $1.00. During the EDITOR JULIUS BISNO 11600 11600 1941 summer tournaments in soft- summer, several may be held in ASSISTANT EDITOR are BEN BARKIN ball, tennis, water sports and the same region. ASSISTANT EDITOR IRVING LEVITAS 11400- 11400 track and field events. Last summer, 2,850 Alephs rep- ART EDITOR JACK SHAFTON 1200 11200 Chapters and Aleph Clubs in- resenting 295 chapters attended terested in sponsoring a summer 36 tournaments. There were 38 CONTRIBUTING TORS-WILLIAM KAPLAN. MAURICE S. 1000 1000 tournament should submit a bid different events and a total of 210 GLASER, BERNARD GOLDSTEIN, LOWELL ADELSON, SEY- 10800 10800 to their Field Secretary or City contests conducted. MOUR HOLTZMAN, SOL BREIBART, NATHAN WAHLBERG. Director. Summer tournaments medals GEORGE SHENDELMAN. HY HAVES, SID FRANKLIN, LEON- 0600 0600 Tournaments should be one- are furnished by S. A. C. ARD BELOVE, BOB FRIEDMAN, AARON ZUCKER, MAX CHOMSKY. 10400 0400 SUPREME ADVISORY COUNCIL: Sam Beber Omaha, Nebr.. President: Jacob 10200 0200 NUMBERS ISSUED ELECT DELEGATES Lieberman, Los Angeles, Calit.. First Vice-President; Joseph Herbach, Philadelphia Pa., Second Vice-President: Julius Bisno, Washington. D. Executive Director; Ber 10100 0100 Barkin, Washington. C. Assistant Director: Irving Levitas, Washington, National Cultural Director: Hyman Goldstein, Washington Treasurer: TO NEW CHAPTERS NOW KALER URGES Wilfred B. Feiga, Worcester. Mass. Henry Monsky. Omaha Nebr. Louis Cohen, Ft Smith, Ark.: Sidney Kusworm, Dayton, Ohio: Philip M. Klutznick, Omaha, Nebr.: Maurice Bisgyer, Washington, D. C.: Nicholas M. Brazy, Ft. Wayne, Ind.: Alfred M. Cohen, Cincinnati. Ohio; Joe Borenstein, Chicago, Ill.; Irving Kaler, Atlanta, Ga.: and Washington, D. C. Julius Atlanta, Ga. Grand Aleph Sol Dizenfeld, Ambridge, Pa. 11,003 Bisno, Executive Director of A. Godol Irving Kaler today urged Z. A., has announced that num- ALEPHS TODAY all chapters and aleph clubs to bers were issued to the following THE SHOFAR is published twenty-one times per year. Monthly during July, Au- elect delegates and alternates for gust and September, and semi 1-monthly from October through June, by the Supreme 10,710 Chapters whose applications for the A. Z. A. annual National Con- Advisory Council of the Aleph Zadik Aleph B'nai B'rith. Publication offices. 200 permanent charters were granted vention of the fraternity to be Service Life Bldg. Omaha Nebr. and 1003 K St.. W.. Washington, Entered as Second Class Matter Sept. 27, 1939, at the Postoffice at Omaha, Nebraska, under ALEPHS LAST ISSUE at the executive committee meet- held at Kerrville, Texas, July 120 the Act of August 24, 1912. ing of the Supreme Advisory 18. Each chapter and aleph club Council held on November 24, is entitled to one representative MARCH 14, 1941 $1 Per Year COME ON 1940: to the annual convention for each Potomac, Washington, D. C., 407 thirty members, unless the local 4 LET'S BUST Ball City, Durham, N. C. 408 Jewish population is under 2,500. Sigmund Freund, Buffalo, in which event they shall have N. Y. THE DARN 409 one reprsentative with a member- Freiman, Kitchener, Ontario 411 ship of 20 and where the Jewish "ONLY A ROSE" THING ! Mound City, St. Louis, Mo 412 population is under 1,000. 12 Monumental City, Baltimore members are entitled to a repre- Md. Maybe My Appearance Is Suffering 413 sentative. Shofar, Milwaukee, Wisc 414 Because I Haven't a Corsage Halevi, Chicago, Ill. 415 Only aleph godols, aleph maz- Burlington Wants Winstom Salem, Winston kirs, past aleph godols, and past But, Many British Will Suffer Less Because aleph mazkirs who are still active Salem, N. C. 416 the Money Saved Is Going to Help Buy 'Best® Chapter' Award The next executive committee members of the chapter or aleph meeting of the Supreme Advisory club shall be eligible for election an Ambulance for Great Britain as representatives to the annual New Haven A. z. A. By MACY BROIDE Council will be held in the latter in April and all Aleph Clubs have convntion. In the event that none Burlington, Vt. - Home, once of those above named are able more, with honors reaped upon been sent permanent charter ap- them by A. Z. A.'s best, are the plications. to attend, the chapter or aleph New Haven, Conn.-Above is pictured a replica of the card, together with a rose, that was given to those dates of Aleph who Maccabbees. They are home with An Aleph Club must be fully club may elect any aleph who has otherwise would have provided a corsage for the convention ball a new determination to go on paid up in their financial obliga- been a member in good standing tions to S. A. C. and must reach for at least two years and who has of the District One convention recently sponsored by New Haven even higher in the ranks of A. held some office for at least one their minimum membership be- A. Z. A. activity which will mark year. fore they are eligible to receive them as the best chapter in the their permanent charter. They The Supreme Advisory Council entire order. must also have been an Aleph will pay one-half the lowest Savannah Largest A huge victory party in honor Club for at least six months be- round- trip railway fare between of the victorious basketball team fore they can apply for their per- the city of each delegate and San and to celebrate the fact that manent charter. Antonio, Texas. Maccabee is "the number one being made for transportation Antonio chapter in the number one dis- Chapter in Order Delegates from chapter trict" was held upon returning Toronto Mourns clubs that are paid up in their from New Haven. financial dues to the S. A. C. will Throwing their full weight into Lang receive their mileage allotment in the future, the Burlington Chap- cash: otherwise the allottment Washington, D. C. The Sa- Camden 245, Camden, N. J. 67 ter announced the fact that it Toronto, Ontario, Canada- will be credited to the account of vannah Chapter 206 of Savannah, Columbus 155, Columbus, O. 64 would "do all within its power to Toronto Chapter 103 is in the chapter or aleph club and any Georgia, always one of the largest Milwaukee 39, Milwaukee, aid the soldiers at nearby Fort chapters in the Order, has final- mourning, due to the loss of balance will be given to the dele- Wisc. 59 Ethan Allen in every way. their esteemed member and gate in cash. ly become the largest chapter Boy's Manhattan Beach 285, Among the things discussed were friend, Lawrence Lang. Law- Delegates and alternates should with a membership of 72. Savan- Brooklyn, 58 free dances, recreational facili- rence, 19, was on the execu- be reported to the A. Z. A. Head- nah is closely followed by Cam- St. Louis 28, St. Louis, Mo. 57 ties, guide services, etc. Definite tive committee of Toronto A. quarters, 1003 K St. N. W., Wash- den 245 which has a membership Seattle 73, Seattle, Wash. 57 on the future plans is the placing Z. A. for several terms and his ington, D. C. of 67 and Columbus 155 which hs a membership of 64. Miami 322, Miami, Fla. 57 of 50 men who cannot return to passing will be a distinct loss Omaha 1. Omaha, Nebraska 56 their homes for Passover in a The following is a list of the to the board and members. He Haves Speaks at Max Berkowitz 293, Pitts- Sader service. ten largest Chapters: had suffered a weak heart, and Worcester Savannah 206, Savannah, Ga. 72 field, Mass, 55 Set for the near future also are the fortitude with which this a Father and Son night, several boy withstood his prolonged By MORTON U. ISRAEL joint meetings including one with illness was very remarkable. the local Hi-Y, recent Rally co- Worcester, Mass. Haves, NORTH OF THE BORDER Rabbi Philip Berger, Toronto District One Field Secretary, was sponsors. A. Z. A. alumnus, officiated at guest of honor at a Giant A. Z. his services. A. rally and membership smoker Aleph Albert Cohen won oratori- held at the A. Z. A. Center here By Sydney Sugarman cal contest in recently-held Michi- February 16, and sponsored by gan Regional tournament re- Worcester 52 and Bay State Chap- sults of elections: Gordon Wein- From Canada's capital comes A. Z. A. in that city is doing its Brooklyn Plans ter 346. gust, Aleph Godol; Dave Sklash, cry to Canadian Alephs to "Help "bit" for the Dominion War Sav- Mr. Haves outlined the aims Aleph S'gan; Gordon Solway, Purim Carnival our Mobile Canteen Fund. ings Campaign, by making a door- and aspirations of A. Z. A. in a Aleph Mazkir and Irwin Lewin, to-door canvass to secure pledges. speech delivered before a record MOSES BILSKY CHAPTER No. Aleph Gisbor Advisor Dave 166, Ottawa, Ontario. have start- People are asked to sign pledge Brooklyn, N. Y. Novelty and crowd of Alephs, prospective Orloph will soon be presented ed a drive to purchase a mobile cards, whereby they agree to pur- members and Advisors. His ad- with his Advisor's pin Miss A. Z. A. spirit will be the key- canteen unit for British bomb chas a definite amount of certifi- dress was one of the best de- Miariam Byer, new Windsor AZA note of the Brooklyn Council's victims. The chapter aims to hold cates for duration. The money livered before a Worcester A. Z. Sweetheart First Carnival, Dance and Stunt five tea-parties to help raise the is actually loaned to the govern- Nite on March 29. The spacious A. audience and will give the necessary funds. And, when boys ment, and returned with interest pledgees of the chapters an urge The Philip M. Klutznick class auditoriums of BMB's Temple hold tea-parties, they must be after a certain length of time has to get into A. Z. A. of twenty-seven new members. the Beth El, 111 West End Avenue, quite serious in their efforts. passed. The results of A. Z. A.'s Head Advisor Louis Kahn and Should any Canadian or Ameri- drive are very promising, and the largest group of initiates in Win- Brooklyn, will be the scene of Advisors Louis Wiseberg and Dr. alephs are proud to assist in this nipeg, Manitoba A. Z. A. history, the fun and frivolity. can chapter wish to contribute to Theodore B. Massell were other were brought into the order Jan- this patriotic projeet, they might great cause. A Brooklyn Sweatheart will be uary 26th last. Those who attend- speakers. Lester Katz was mas- send their donations to Aleph ed the ceremonies held at a local chosen by some competent judges. ter of ceremonies. Sopher Reuben Fine, 466 O'Con- Buy War Savings Certificates restaurant were: Philip M. Klutz- Each chapter is urged to select A school of A. Z. A. has been nor street, Ottawa, Ontario. Regularly! nick, Omaha, Nebraska, president their sweetheart for this contest. formed to prepare the prospec- Freiman Chapter No. 411, Kit- District 6. Grand Lodge B'nai The prize for the evening is a tive members secured at the rally Buy War Savings Certificates chener, Ontario (Aleph Sopher B'rith, whom the class honored kiss from none other than into the membership of the local Regularly Saul Highman) report the follow- D. B. Kliman, K. C., president Haves. A. Z. A. Sons of Utopia, Aleph Club, ing newly-elected executive and Western Canada B'nai B'rith: Prizes will be awarded to the Montreal, Quebec (Aleph Sopher officers: Aleph Godol, Mickey Jack Steinberg, president Winni- chapter presenting the best stunt Sydney Shoub) informs us that Walters: Aleph S'gan, Ray Cohn; peg B'nai B'rith; many B'nai and stunts that will amuse is the Hable vs. Espanol?' Aleph Mazkir, Louis Rotgauze; B'rith members, A. Z. A. alumni keynote for the fun. Each chap- and Saul HighLian, Berke Brown, and alephs and their parents. Fol- ter is urged to dig up "actors" "Si, Si, Says Wolf S. A. C. Needs Alex Orzy, Laury Reider, Wil- lowing the initiation, conducted and "show 'em off' in the stunt fred Taraday. Kitchener chapter's by Past Aleph Godols (Advisors) program. Funds; Beber honor roll, of men on active serv- Herb Nitikman, Dave Baker, Jack Washington, D. C.-Nation- Max Klein, chairman, has an- ice, now includes: Harry Tichler. Saper and Dave Bernstein, a al Headquarters today added nounced that each chapter is re- Urges Payments Royal Canadian Air Force, sta- "bruncheon" was served. In an a Spanish translator to its ever quested to have its own booth at tioned at Manning Pool, Toronto; inspiring address Mr. Klutznick growing staff. Arthur Wolf, the Carnival. cautioned the new class to main- of Rayim Chapter in the Washington, D. C. State- Archie Enkin, Royal Canadian Air Force, stationed at an Eastern tain and further the ideals of A. Bronx, has offered to translate ments have been mailed to the Canadian port; Roy Klein and Ja- Z. A. Other speakers included Mr. peg A. Z. A. attended the 30th an- some A. Z. A. material into aleph mazkirs of all the chap- cob Ovsey with the militia. Good Kliman, Mr. Steinberg, and A. Z. niversary celebration and initia- Spanish for distribution to the ters. Sam Beber, S. A. C. presi- luck men! And, remember, what- A. advisors. On behalf of the chap- tion of Winnipeg B'nai B'rith. By Spanish-speaking Lodges of dent, urges that the Aleph Go- ever you might be, don't forget ter, Aleph Harold Cohen who was a coincidence, the senior order B'nai B'rith in the countries dols and Advisors get behind to look up your nearest A. Z. A. in charge of arrangements, thank- too. brought in their largest class "south of the Border." Art is their Gisbors and personally chapter or B'nai B'rith lodge, for ed Mr. Klutznick, Albert Kushnar- in lodge history. The chairman of working on a translation of see to it that a check or money a very warm and cordial welcome ov spoke for the members of the Winnipeg B. B. Anti-Defamation Dr. A. L. Sachar's "Five Fold order is mailed to headquarters awaits you! Klutznick class. Aleph Godol Mar- League, Hart Green Sr., K. C., re- and Full" now, in addition to immediately. Funds are ur- vin Wolch presided. A resolution cently addressed the chapter. Win- items of importance for the gently needed to meet current Flashes from Herzl Chapter to continue the chapter's war nipeg Chapter No. 38 is taking an operating expenses. National headquarters. No. 112. Windsor, Ontario work was adopted by the entire active part in the Dominion War (Aleph Sopher Leo Gardner) body. The same afternoon, Winni- Savings Appeal. March 14, 1941 THE SHOFAR REPORTS ON PATRIOTIC RALLI PATRIOTIC HOUSTON R PARADE AT ON AIR; MA PROCLAIMS PORTSMOUTH By SAM ABRAI Houston, Tex. old saying down Sout By MEL CROCKIN body but a fool or a st Portsmouth, Va. Portsmouth tries to predict the 362 sponsored a Youth and De- Texas. It would seem, mocracy Rally here with Dr. Louis the alephs of Houston D. Mendoza as guest speaker. very foolish since the Speakers representing the Girl "sunshine" for Februa Scouts, Sons of the American Le- day chosen for their gion, Boy Scouts fo America and Democracy Rally. other groups also participated in But a heavy rain this program. Mr. Norman Hamil- K the coldest days Houst ton, publisher ogf the Portsmouth all winter were not eno Star. introduced the guest speak- er. Dr. Mendoza. P over a thousand bra armed with overcoat A gigantic parade preceeded R brellas, away from the the gathering at the Auditorium, itorium. To this audie and featured the theme of De- C interest has already be mocracy. The Marine Color Guard three of the nation's from the local Barracks, the Sons ligious leaders presnt of the Legion Drum and Bugle discussion on the them Corps and 200 Boy Scouts march- and Democracy.' ed with the parade, together with Thirty minutes of th the official cars carrying the broadcast over the ra speakers and the Wilson High fore, the people who School Choir. home because of the v The invocation at the Auditor- not miss hearing the p ium gathering was given by Rev. listening audience of a R. H. Jackson, with the closing ly 25,000 heard this b prayer being delivered by Rabbi The speakers on the Eugene Greenfield. Lynwood Kre- Dr. William C. Burton ger, representing A. Z. A. was the the First Congregation chairman of the Rally. Kansas City, Mo; Dr. S ski, president of St. Ed' versity at Austin, Tex MONTREAL COUNCIL Julian Feibelman, rabi ple Sinai, New Orleans Charles Moskowitz HEAR MAYOR AT Chapter 136 was chair rally, which was joint ed by more than fort YOUTH RALLY tions representnig the Catholic, Jewish, and ian youth groups of H By MARTIMER DAVIS youth rally key-noted Montreal, Quebec The Mon- observance of Brother treal A. Z. A. Council, in coopera- which is sponsored tion with the Grand Chapter Hi-Y the National Conferen of the M. sponsored an tians and Jews. Inter-Faith Youth and Democracy The importance of t Rally before an open meeting of first emphasized when the Mt. Royal Lodge of B'nai Pickett officially procl B'rith, Participating in the pro- day, February 23 "You gram were the Boy Scouts. Sea mocracy Day." The p Scouts, and the Association Cath- then constantly before olique de Jeunesse Canadienne- with the appearance Francaise, A crowd of seven hun- newspaper articles, se dred witnessed Montreal's first broadcasts prior to the rally of this kind, and where the dreds of attractvie p speakers spoke English and other distinctive forms French. ity. Mayor Adhemar Raynault was Besides the panel the principal speaker of the rally, the program for the and he spoke both in English and Democracy Rally inclue French. He told the audience. pressive flag presentat "Liberty is worthy of our greatest Boy Scouts, music by efforts. worthy of being defended High School Orchestra with all the energy we have. We Reagan High School GI must forget our difference of po- recitation of the "Ten litical opinion and be united, not ments of Good Will.' only for victory, but also to as- sure the order that must come af- Church Leaders Address Houston Rally addresses by Mr. Lo City Attorney, and M ter the victory and to see that it Bennett, regional direc is established on a solid basis,' Houston, Tex.-Three noted religious leaders, upper picture, joined in the discussion of yoath National Conference of Mr. Jos S. Caplan, chairman of and democracy at the Youth Rally held in the city auditorium by Houston A. Z. A. Left to right, and Jews. the A. Z. A. advisory committee they are Very Rev. S. F. Lisewski, president of St. Edward's university at Austin; Dr. Julian Feib- The Houston Rally was chairman of the rally. Speak- elman of Temple Sinai, New Orleans, and Rev. William C. Burton, pastor of the First Congrega- doubtedly a singular ing for A. Z. A. was Dan Nem- tional church of Kansas City, Mo. At the lower left is Shilton Bennett, associate regional direc- truly represented the tean. Bruce Raymond represented tor of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. Boy Scouts, lower right, formed a color American youth, demo the Hi-Y of the Y. M. C. A. while guard for the presentation of the American flag as the rally opened. tolerance. In fact, the Daniel Johnson, who spoke in be- erance present was th half of A. C. J. C., spoke in able weather. French. Baron de Hirsch Norfolk Alephs Green Bay Has Patriotic songs were sung by Rally in City Hall Present Rally Inter-Faith Rally the audience. Abraham Singer, St. Catharine's ( K. C. president of the Toronto Bridgeton, N. J. Baron de Norfolk, a.-Norfolk 256 and Green Bay, Wisc.-Green Bay B'nai B'rith, also spoke. Hears Eisendrath Hirsch Chapter 306 held its sec- Old Dominion 370, both of Nor- 373 held its Youth and Democ- The A. Z. A. committee in ond annual Youth and Democra- folk, cooperated to present their racy Rally with speakers repre- charge of arrangements were Har- cy Rally in the City Hall Cham- Youth and Democracy Rally at senting the three faiths address- at Youth Rally old Nudel. Lord Tweedsmuir bers of the City of Bridgeton. the Blair High School Auditor- ing the group. John F. Ketten- Chapter: David Marks, Lyon Co- An overflow crowd of all colors, ium. Sam Heller acted as Chair- hofen, prominent Catholic lay- hen A. A. C.: Dan Nemtean, Dov- St. Catharines, Onta races, and creeds, heard the Hon. er Chapter. man of the meeting, while Wind- man; Rev. Gifford R. Ruby, pas- Catharines Aleph club b Bertram R. B. Aitken, Mayor of er Harris, managing editor of the tor of the First Presbyterian bi Maurice Eisendrath the City of Bridgeton, welcome Virginian Pilot, was the guest Church, and Rabbi David Shapiro address their Youth an the youth organizations. speaker. spoke on the meaning of democ- racy rally held here rece Eddie Cantor Robert Wheaeton, president of The Phi Sigma Fraternity of racy to America's youth. bi Eisendrath was intr the Y. M. C. A., was chairman of Speaks at William and Mary College and Brother Joseph Holman, a Rev. Cecil Eccleston, the Rally and after directing a the Sons of the American Legion prominent Ben B'rith of the re- thanks of the assembly Pasadena Rally few remarks to the audience, in- cooperated with the Chapters in gion, was chairman of arrange- pressed by Alderm troduced the recorded broadcast presenting this Rally. During the ments. The youth groups that co- Coombs. by J. Edgar Hoover. Pasadena, Cal. Pasadena youth section of the program, Ar- operated in this Rally included His Honor Judge J. o Several remarks were made by 48 presented Eddie Cantor as nold Gamsey spoke for A. Z. A., the Y. W. C. A. Youth, the Co- bury, judge of the juve certain ones of the different at- their guest speaker before the Linwood Horne for Phi Sigma, lumbian Squires, Y. M. C. A. complimented the Jew tending organizations following audience attending the Youth and Lewis Buck for the Sons of Youth and the Boy Scouts, of the community by this, and then the main speaker and Democracy Rally. In addi- the American Legion. The chairman of the meeting that not one Jewish bo of the evening was introduced. tion to Mr. Cantor, Dr. John R. was Mr. S. M. Current, principal peared in his court sin Commander Edward Long of Lechner, Executive Director of Milwaukee Rally of the, local high school. The ception in 1923, the American Legion Post of the Americanism League also meeting was held at the Y. M. Aleph Harry Yudin, spoke. The Boy Scouts and Girl Bridgeton gave a Democracy ad- On March 24th C. A. of the rally, also intro dress. Scouts of the community par- Milwaukee, Wis.-The Milwau- J. Salter, principal of ticipated in the program, with Harry Zislin. Aleph Godol of the Tournament of Roses the Baron de Hirsch chapter, gave kee Council A. Z. A., in co-opera- 24th. legiate institute, who acknowledgments to the various tion with 20 other Jewish and Mr. Casey Koss, jr., of the the place of the school Band and the Pasadena Junior attending organizations, and then non-Jewish youth organizations, Antlers, is the chairman of the mocray. Naval Scouts, College Chorus providing the musical entertainment. the audience sang. Rev. F. J. have completed the plans for their program, with Rev. Hiortland, tatives of the Cathol Boughton of the Central M. E. Youth and Democracy Rally, prominent speaker, as the eve- movement, Protestant church closed the rally. which will take place on March ning's guest. groups were represented Page THE SHOFAR March 14,1941 MORE AZA YOUTH RALLY REPORTS Head Coach Speaks 400 PRESENT AT at Birmingham Rally; SAVANNAH RALLY 1,200 Attend Savannah, Georgia Conduct- By SIDNEY MAZER ed under the auspices of Savan- Birmingham, Ala good nah 206 and the Cecil Cheves mind does its best work in a Chapter of De Molay, a Youth and sound body said Frank Thomas. Democracy Rally was held here head coach of the University of at the Savannah High School Aud Alabama, as he addressed a crowd itorium. Representatives of fif- of over 1,200 - "Phillips High teen youth groups took part in the school auditorium at a Youth and ceremony, which was addressed Democracy Rally held here. Coach by Dr. John P. Dyer, Rev. Leon- Thomas, introduced by Zipp New- ard Cochran and Capt. Edward G. man. sports editor of the Birm- Thompson. ingham News. asserted that ath- The colors were presented by letics play a large part in democ- a local Cadet Corps and the Boy racy. He pointed to widely-known Scouts. All those present received sports figures as examples of de- a small American flag to be put mocracy in America. in the lapels, a copy of the Dec- Tom Wall, who was program laration of Independence and a chairman of the meeting, an- pamphlet illustrating the impor- nounced as its purpose, the "re- tance of democracy in the modern dedication of the youth of Birm- world. ingham to democracy" and said Part of the program was de- the rallies would be an annual voted to patriotic music, which event in the future. He also stat- was played by the Savannah R. ed that "We hope to form a coun- O. T. C. Band. Following this per- cit of representatives from the formance, the speakers addressed city's youth organizations to pro- the assembly, and were well re- mote patriotic and betterment ac- ceived. The Savannah Morning tivities in Birmingham. News. in discussing the event, Skits. speeches and songs were Speak at Portsmouth Youth Rally said "This is how America's young presented by the A. Z A., Cath- people may best preserve the olic Youth Organization, Hi-Y. ideals and practice of democracy. DeMolay, Children of Mary, the The Chairman of the Rally was Portsmouth, Va. (Left to A. Z. A. Sorority, Boy Scouts, Girl Judge Emanuel Lewis, and A. Z. Scouts, Boys club, Young Ju- right, above) Harold Farfel, A.'s representatives were Alephs daens, League of Young South- Portsmouth 362; Handley Ward, Robert Gordon. Albert Yellin and erners and the Alabama Boys In- Leon Slotin. More than 400 peo- Jr., Tidewater Council, Boy Scouts dustrial school. The National ple were present to participate in of America; Robert L. Rawls, Jr., the activities. Youth Administration orchestra, Sons of the American Legion; which recently achieved fame by appearing over a national radio Miss Nancy Duncan, Portsmouth Twelve Youth hookup, furnished the music. Region, Girl Scouts of America. The invocation was pronounced Picture at left shows Dr. Louis Groups in by Father Flynn of St. Paul's D. Mendoza, Ohelf Sholom Temple St. Louis Rally Catholic church, followed by the presentation of the colors by the of Norfolk, Va. (left); and Mr. Boy Scouts and Sons of the Le- Norman R. Hamilton, publisher of St. Louis, Mo. - A. Z A. Louis cooperated with eleven oth- gion. The Rev. William H. Mar- the "Portsmouth Star." er youth organizations of this minon, rector of St. Mary s-on- community in presenting their the-Highlands, delivered the bene- Sandow Ruby Youth and Democracy Rally The diction. The stage was adorned Color Guard of the Sons of the by over 50 flags American Legion and the Soldan Birmingham Chapter 41 cele- A. Z. A. Hold High School Band brated its fourteenth anniversary pated in this Rally with a banquet and dance at the Rex club on Sunday night, Feb- Huge Rally General Frank Lee Chairman of the Rally, introduced Mr. Bruce ruary 22. The affair was not only Barrington, local news commen- in honor of the "Mother Chapter tator, and Mr. Alfred Fleischman. By MORRIS GLAZER of the South," but also in honor prominent Ben B'rith, as the Tulsa, Okla. - The Sandow of the A. Z. A. Sorority, which guest speakers. Following these Ruby Chapter presented its Youth aided the fraternity in presenting talks, three spekaers representing its successful tournament in De- and Democracy Rally at the First academic institutions in the com- cember. Harry Eidex, alumnus Camden Rally Mountaineer, C. Y. 0., Christian Church educational munity gave their points of view of the chapter, was toastmaster. building. The meeting was well concerning democracy Aleph Codol Wallace Cohen, Ad- Made Part of Legion, Phalanx, attended. The meeting received Mr. Gerald Norris of the F B. visors Stanley Beitman, Morris the backing of Mayor C. H. Veale I. then spoke, after which films Sher. Emanuel Greenberg and Patriotic Day Hi-Y in Rally and the two Tulsa newspapers, on democracy were exhibited. Abe Eidex spoke. Morris Karpeles the Tulsa Tribune and Tulsa of the B'nai B'rith also spoke to World. Posters announcing the Dallas Prepares Rally the group assembled. Irving By DAVE PINSKY Huntington, W. Va. Moun- rally were put up at all local Camden, N. J.-With A. Z. A By JERRY KRAKOFF Weinstein was presented with a taineer Chapter 198 held its schools, churches and business PAG pin and Abe Eidex with an leading the way, the city of Cam- places. The Hoover broadcast was Dallas, Tex.-The newly elect Youth and Democracy at the advisor's pin. den celebrated 'Patriotic Day' Ohey Sholom Temple. The Cath- used on a local station on Feb- ed officers of the Dallas Chapter on Monday, February 24. In the 135 wasted little time in prepar- olic Youth Organization of Hunt- ruary 24th. afternoon, the 15-minute record- ing the framework for an active Flags Given Out ington, the Junior Auxiliary of ed speech of J. Edgar Hoover was The Chapter has published a the American Legion, the Hi-Y, six months. Already past the dis- presented over station WCAM. In paper, The A. Z. A. Menorah. and the Phalanx were the non- cussion point are plans for a huge At New Orleans which has been distributed to all the evening. the chapter heard its membership drive to be held from Jewish organizations who spon- Youth and Democracy rally in co- Jewish families in the city, An February 16 to May 1: a Youth sored the rally with Mountaineer. Rally operation with the Boy Scouts. intensive subscription drive net- The speaker was the Hon. H. and Democracy meeting to be the Girl Scouts, DeMolay. Hi-Y. ted a great many readers. One Clay Warth, judge of the Com- given in conjunction with other and the B'nai B'rith Girls. An of the main features of the pub- mon Pleas Court of Cabell coun- youth groups of the city some- New Orleans, La. Abe A audience of over 450 filled the lication is the use of editorials ty. Judge Warth is one of the time in March and the chapter's Freed Chapter 118 presented Hatch Junior High school audi- by prominent Tulsa Jews. Leon foremost speakers in West Vir- annual Hobo dance to be given their Youth and Democracy Rally torium for the largest inter-faith Alexander is editor and Robert at the Y. W. C. A. Auditorium, ginia. He has spoken many times on March 9. Sandy Levy and Irv- rally in Camden's history. Livingstone is business manager to youth organizations all over ing Wasserman were apointed to in co-operation with the Young The meeting was opened by a of the publication. the state. The audience, the larg- head the membership drive. The Business Women's Club of the dramatic pledge of allegiance to est ever to attend any such meet- For the past two months the members of the chapter have been Y. W. C. A., and three Church the flag, led by a picked group of ing sponsored by Mountaineer Chapter has attended, as a group, divided into two teams for the youth groups. Boy Scouts. Judge Clifford A. chapter, enjoyed every minute of the meetings of the Tulsa B'nai contest, with the losing team pre- Aleph Codol Fred Lotka was Baldwin, judge of the Common Judge Warth's talk. B'rith Lodge. The Chapter also senting the winners with a social chairman of the meeting, and Pleas Court of Camden, and the The Boy Scout troop sponsored attended a benefit bridge party event. Aleph Godol Eawin Bruchis of principal speaker, delivered a by the local B'nai B'rith present- on February 20th, given by a lo- the Crescent City Aleph Club very inspiring address in which ed the colors of the country with cal sorority, the proceeds of BRING A FRIEND spoke on youth and democracy he stressed the vital significance a stirring bugle call and the which went to the United Tulsa Miss Dorothy Stanfield of the Y of democracy to the youth of pledge of allegiance by members Charities. to the very next W. C. A. presented the attitude Camden. A novel feature of the of the troop. of the business girl in a democ- The Chapter held its annual program was the presentation of A.Z.A. MEETING Several ministers who were book review contest this week racy, while Mr. John Morrison an oath of rededication to the present for the occasion congratu- Bill of Rights, which was led by with Morris Glazer emerging vic- spoke on the place of the church lated the chapter on presenting in a democracy Bartholomew A. Sheehan, judge torious over the other contest- such a fine rally. All agreed that ants. The guest speaker was Mr of the District Court of Camden. rallies of these kind were the Newport News Nicholas Bellamore, who repre- The program also included most important steps in cement- Each year the Temple Israel in sented the Greek Consul géneral brief, informal addresses by rep- ing the relations of all creeds and Tulsa holds an event known as Holds Three for the Southern States. Flags resentatives of each of the spon- races. The Temple Israel Follies. This Youth Rallies were presented to all who attend- soring organizations: Aleph Dave Also present at the rally were year the Follies board has re- ed, and an N. Y. A. Orchestra and Pinsky, chapter orator, spoke for about 25 students from the quested that the Chapter present motion pictures also part of A. Z. A. schools of Huntington who rep- an act or demonstration of some Newport News, Va. New- the program. Refreshments were The rally was very much en- resented no organization. The sort. The Chapter is. therefore. port News Aleph Club cooper- served and prepared by the Abe livened by a 30-piece WPA band, Colored Baptist League of the making suitable plans for the 0€- ated with three Church youth A. Freed Mother's Club, which played stirring renditions casion. groups in presenting three ral- city was also well represented at of "God Bless America," "I Am lies in its local community. the Youth and Democracy rally. The Chapter will play the Tul- Two of these Rallies were held Former Governor an American,' and other patriotic sa Milkmaids in the champion- in high schools and one at the selections. Speaks at Galveston casion. Every local minister was ship playoffs in the Inter-City Temple. Representatives of the invited to attend and to urge his Empire League on March 2nd. three faiths spoke at all three people were present. The speaker congregation to be present also. The A. Z. A. team has won fif- of these Rallies, the first to be By ADOLPH REINHARDT of the afternoon was the former Organizations which participated teen and lost one game this sea- held in Newport News. The Boy Galveston, Texas The Gal- governor of Texas, Federal Judge included the Protestant young son, although many of these Scouts presented the colors. veston Aleph Club sponsored a James V. Allred. Abbot J. Hoeck- peoples group, -Tru-Y, Hi-Y. De- games were not league but exhi- and the various educational very successful Youth and De- er, boys' work secretary of the Molays, Boy Scouts, ROTC, CYO itbion games. The A. Z. A. re- institutions of the community mocracy Rally at the Stephen F. Y. M. C. A. was master of cere- and other young men and women cently defeated the Milkmaids by offered their facilities to in- Austin Junior High School on monies. The Ball High School of the city not affiliated with any a score of 49-16, handing them sure the success of the Rallies. Sunday, Feb. 23. Several hundred Band furnished music for the oc- organization, their first defeat of the season. March 14, 1941 THE SHOFAR Page 5 ABE FREED ALEPHS Mehl Installs At Ft. Worth Price of "Fraternity Robert Pickus IN MARDI GRAS Treasures" Reduced By LOUIS LUSKEY Fort Worth, Texas. Milton Washington, Copies By JOE BARKOFF J. Mehl, District Seven Chairman of "Fraternity Treasures.' a Wins All-City New Orleans, La. The Abe of A. Z. A. was the installing of booklet containing A. Z. A. A. Freed Chapter entered whole- ficer at a recent installation of songs with the music, can now heartedly into the spirit of Mardi officers ceremony of Fort Worth be obtained by sending head- School Contest Gras by sponsoring a large truck 163. The meeting was held in con- quarters 5 cents in stamp or ride which went over the entire junction with the Isadore Strauss coin. The price of this song city on Carnival Day, February Lodge of B'nai B'rith in the He- book was formerly 15 cents Chicago Illinois Robert 25th About thirty Alephs and brew Institute. Officers installed and there is a limited supply Roll of Honor" by that station. were Alvin Rubin, Aleph Godol. left. Pickus, a member of Rosenwald Bob is a P. A. G. of Rosenwald, dates attended The truck was dec- orated with colored paper, bal- and Irving Levinson, Donald Tet- Order from 378 of this city, won the Chicago and chairman of the District 6 loons and hay and featured a five er. Joseph Rubin, Manny Solo- Supply Department Hgh School Oratorical Contest External Relations Committee. He piece bnd. Following the ride a mon, Norman Rozon, Jacob San- A. Headquarters is also chairman of the A. Z. A. with his address, Why Am Glad dance sponsored at the Y. M. kry and Louis Luskey 1003 K Street, N. W Council Cultural Committee, and I Am An American.' The contest H. A. where refreshments were Following the installation, there Washington, D. C. heads the A. Z. A. Committee for was sponsored by the Civilian the local Jewish Welfare Drive. served. Alephs Fred Gottesman, was a speech. by a prominent citi- Club of Chicago, and, as a result He represents A. Z. A. on the and Fred Lotka were in charge of zen of Fort Worth, Dr. Law Sone of his victory the address was de- Youth Division of the Round Ta- the entire affair The truck was president of Texas Weslyn Col- livered over WGN. His name was ble of Jews and Christians, being decorated by Alephs Stanley Udin, lege Dr. Sone based his talk on put on the "Citizens of Tomorrow vice-president of that body Richard Newman, Leonard Speigel the four "musts" necessary to be and Robert Richmond, a success and an asset to Amer- Detroit Briefs ica and your community (1) ing and pounding each other on uled for May 3 as the 'Draft Hold Rally Hard Work - The most impor- By PHIL ROTHSCHILD the back in the victory cry Dance." The Chapter, together with the tnt item today that will preserve Aleph Sol Cohen, who scored The first day that the new girl, Crescent City Aleph Club, spon- our American principles; (2) "The Significance 16 points to lead the 63'ers to Yetta Halperin began to work in sored a gigantic Youth and De- Truth Our starting point in glory in the 40-30 triumph, is be- the A. office, 'Cupie' Weiss. mocracy Program at the Y. W. C. life; (3) Make Other Folks Hap- of Brotherhood in American ing mobbed by his teammates peppy advisor to 314, had her A. auditorium on February 23rd. py Brings closer relations be- Democracy" was the topic for the with the score tied at 10 all at dated for the basketball playoffs Six other youth groups from the tween all races and creeds in our Youth and Democracy meeting the end of the half the 63 city participated in the program. war-wracked world: (4) Belief in that Detroit A. Z. A. co-sponsored Alephs edged away from their Moe Arnovitz of H. P. 313 face Arrangements were to a Supreme Being No one has with the "Youth Speaks," repre- opponents with Aleph Cohen was really red when he intro- broadcast the program from the any ultimate goal who doesn't senting 24 local youth groups. grabbing the ball for 14 points duced his date at the chapter's auditorium. Moving pictures were have any belief in a Supreme Be- The moderator for this Town- another star. Ed Feinstein anniversary banquet by the shown at the end of the program ing. Hall Forum was Mrs. Oscar Star- let's get out of this mad name of the 'other gal' whom he A joint installation ceremony Refreshments were served all rett, member of the board of di- the guests after the meeting, dressing room. took out the night before. of the two New Orleans chapters rectors of the downtown Y. M. C. Incidentally the 63 alephs are held on February 17th at the A. Mrs. Starrett has been active due for more honors Y. M. H. A., Advisor and Di- they' re Tulsa to Publish in good-will activity for many Late Flash rector Philip Schiff in charge. now leading the sub-senior league Chapter Paper years. of the Jewish Community Center from KALAMZOO, MICHI- Fred Lotka was installed as Godol The PROTESTANT group was of the Abe Freed Chapter and Ed- and from indications they're GAN the alephs from the Kal- represented by Miss Jane Wil- win Bruchis installed as head of By MORRIS GLAZER to receive another cup! amzoo A. C. defeated their spon- liams. a student at Wayne Uni- soring lodge, the Battle Creek the Crescent City Aleph Club. A Tulsa. la.-After six weeks versity and advisor to the Pres- B'nai B'rith, by the score of 28- large crowd attended. Refresh- of preparation, the members of byterian Young Peoples' League. International Situation 25 in a sizzling basketball game. ments were served after the pro- the Tulsa Chapter 276 will begin Joseph Rashid of the Catholic was discussed by Edvin With the whole town packing the gram by the Mother's Auxiliary, the publication of a paper which after which a dance followed. Youth Organization spoke in the Boose, noted lecturer before the Woodsworth school gym, is to be distributed among the The Chapter has been active in behalf of the CATHOLIC group. alephs of the Felix Warburg players sure gave everyone their Tulsa Jewry for the next five athletics, with ping pong and Charles S. Harris, one of the Chapter 309 in their recent cul- money's worth. months. The first issue is to be tennis matches to be held in the founders of the youth movement tural program. A question and Youth was almost fooled when published on February 24th. At near future under the direction of the National Association for answer period followed Mr. their 'pops' tied the score 9 all a special meeting of the publica- of Fred Gottesman, The Chapter the advancement of colored peo- Boose's talk. Jerome Furstenburg at the half. Thrills came a mile- has beaten several other organi- tions committee, Leon Alexander ple, represented the NEGRO handled the program a-minute as "Major" Belkin from was elected as editor. Robert zations of the city in basketball. group. the lodge scored five baskets, to Livingstone was elected as busi- Harvey Weisberg, member of ness manager. The paper will be Expansion almost give the seniors the game. Knoxville Hosts the B'nai Moshe Chapter 321 and Aleph Leon Okun led the scoring designated as the "A. Z. A. Men- chaplain of District 6. represent- is under way by the B'nai sphere by sinking seven baskets To Chattanooga orah." After an extensive cam- ed the JEWISH group with a Moshe Chapter 321, who have and four fouls. Other chapters paign to sell subscriptions, the stirring address that drew an ex- outlined a real "get new mem- Why not engage your lodge in a Knoxville, Tenn The Knox- report is quite favorable. tra round of applause from the bers' agenda under the chair- friendly game a swell way ville Aleph club played host to The first major social event of varied audience. In addition to manship of G. Bernie Weis- to promote that A. Z. A. and the Adolph Ochs chapter of Chat- the new term was held in the Weisberg' numerous activities in berg. March 19 is the date set B'nai B'rith co-operation! tanooga. joint meeting was form of house party the the Z. finds time to for the gala smoker in which the held at the Jewish Community home of Aleph S'gan Howard as a member of his High prospectives will be given a Center and this was followed by Goldman on Wednesday evening. chance to meet the A. Z. A. boys Your Deputy School's debating team and is a tea-dance. That night the Knox- February 5th. The patry was thoroughly enjoled by all. How- president of the Junior Congre- and see what A. Z. A. offers. says: Some chapters have ville club played a basketball gation of Shaarey Zedek In connection with the drive, neglected to send in their elec- game against the Chattanooga ard Goldman and Leon Alexander Discussion from the audience a prize will be given to the mem- tion reports. These are vital not Alephs, with the local members were in charge of the affair was held with the speakers on ber who turns in the most names only to our office but for S. A. C. winning by a score of 17 to 14. Plans have been made to hold the platform Dancing concluded of prospectives. Let's see some files it's the only way they Following the game a dance was an A. Z. A. Sabbath in the month the program that was held at the competition among youse the have to keep in touch with the held with music furnished by An- of March. The preparations are Jewish Community Center. Max winner will be guaranteed free new officers. If you haven't sent drew McCall's orchestra in the hands of the religious com- Chomsky, Detroit director, took space in the SHOFAR in the next your report in yet DO IT At a joint meeting of the A. Z. mittee. charge of arrangements. column. So talk A. Z. A. up NOW! A. and B'nai B'rith, the officers to your friends. Chapters in Michigan: Don't of the chapter were installed by Isaac Joseph in hesitate to correspond with the Jack Spitzer, field representative Raring to Go First Anniversary "Personality and office, MAX CHOMSKY, 416 Mur- of the B'nai B'rith. A discussion for competition in the Dis- phy Bldg. Feel free to ask any on A. Z. A. followed the installa- triet 6 finals to be held on the Speech" questions or advice. Your chap- tion. By PAUL GOLDSMITH 15th at Rock Island, III., are the was the title of the talk giv- ter news will be welcomed for The club has completed ar- Chicago, Ill.-After one year victors from the Michigan Re- en before the Highland Park 313 the Shofar Column. rangements for its Youth and De- of steady growth, the Isaac Jos- gional Tourney, DETROIT CHAP- mocracy rally. A local radio sta- eph Aleph club celebrated its first alephs by Miss Dalerie Saether, TER 63. On pins and needles are anniversary in the form of a din- speech major at Wayne Univer- B'nai Israel Holds tion has already been secured to they and wao won't be ex- ner-dance held at the Midwest sity. Who SAYS we don't want cited for the trip with all the ex- 3rd Annual Smoker present the J. Edgar Hoover broadcast. Athletic club. to learn culture there were citement and fun in store. Come The highlight of the evening plenty of questions asked by the By HERBERT KADISH on! let's give OUR team a 313-ers was the installation of the in- According to Dave Chicago, Ill B'nai Israel Adler Aleph Club rousing send-off! HAIL TO coming officers by Herman Fleis- Hoptman, cultural head, more in- chapter 361 held their third an- THE VICTORS: Capt. Sol Cohen, Helps British Relief cher, Grand Aleph S'gan of A. teresting lectures are soon to fol- nual smoker recently. With Aleph Irving Cohen, Louis Fried. Ed. Z. A. low. S'gan Bob Barnett as Master of Feinstein, Leonard Blum, Marvin Ceremonies, P. G. Herbert Ka- By SIDNEY SCHWARTZ Through the efforts of the So- Rosenthal, M. Kramer and Ted Houston, Tex. Cyrus Adler cial Service committee, Isaac Jos- Wettingstein Good Luck! An Interchapter dish told the assembled Alephs and guests the events of B'nai Is- Aleph club. in conjunction with eph has contributed a very large we're counting on YOU to bring sport program is being pre- rael's History Director of Chica- Houston Chapter 136, has just sum to the infantile paralysis back the (Kosher) Bacon!! pared by Aleph Fred Sorkowitz of go A. Z. A. Bill Kaplan in speak- presented its Youth and Democ- fund and has sent it to President the Emanuel Chapter 337 with ing to the 32nd chapter he has racy program on February 23 Roosevelt. The committee is now Three Candles the idea of holding a series of visited, spoke on A. Z. A. and which was witnessed by a large at work collecting cans of food bowling and ping-pong matches the coming events in Chicago ac- audience. for the Purim baskets, as well as on a huge birthday cake sig- The Aleph club is now in the nified the third anniversary of with the other local chapters. tivities. Alumnus Martin Rubin- completing its very extensive six- HEAR YE, HEAR YE we're off then told of the permanent process of selling tickets to its month program. the Highland Park Chapter 313. The alephs and their dates cele- waiting for your bids things he has received from AZA. annual skating party, with all The Youth and Democracy ral- The alephs are practicing dili- proceeds going to the British re- ly of the West Section Chicago brated the occasion at a dinner gently under Coach Manny Ber- Council was sponsored by Isaac held at beautiful Northwood Inn. Crime lief fund. The chapter is also ger. for the approaching BBYO preparing a food basket which Joseph located on the outskirts of De- and how it's combated was basketball tournament. The chap- will be given to some needy.J troit. Don Black, A. G., present- related in a fascinating way to ter is entering two teams. a jun- ish family on Purim. The chap- Garfield Pk. to Hold ed on behalf of the chapter a P. the alephs of the B'nai David 314 ior and a senior. Athletic Com- ter is also making plans for the A. G. pin to three-time president by Ralph Helper, assistant prose- mittee chairman, Seymour Kan- Welfare Dance annual softball tournament, and Phil Rothschild Alephs Edward cutor attorney of Wayne County. ter is preparing the bowlers of the members are looking forward Bard and Dave Hoptman were in Crime doesn't pay at least the chapter for the All-Chicago By HERMAN KAPLAN to a great season. charge of making preparations. not the way the speaker told 'em A. Z. A. Bowling tournament to Chicago, Having contrib- The chapter presented its Past about. It was nice arranging on be held soon. uted their share to A.'s am- Aleph Godol with a P. A. G. pin Bowling your part, Chairman Aleph Ben bulance fund, Garfield Park 381 at its last meeting. Cohen, Heller Installs decided not to stop there, and as is taking rapid fire among a result, is running a Charity the members of the B'nai David Malbin, Ornstein Ball on March 12 at Temple Ju- Chapter 314 and as a result there The Chapter will be a chapter contest among By JOSEPH TUROFF Jack Brazy Helping dea, the entire proceeds of which Merry-Go-Round are to be turned over to the Jew- teams composed of the 314's Chicago, Ill.-In the last elec- Ray Bloch, energetic A G. to Organize Mexico ish Welfare Fund. alephs. Eugene Litvin has been tion of Simon Heller, Nathan of the B'NAI DAVID 314, has chosen the head of the small Malbin was retained as Aleph Go- The Chapter, led by William been trying out a new method of Sturt, has already established its bowling congress with meetings dol, Fred Ornstein was retained Mexico City Jack Brazy, selecting his committee chairmen Jerry Safur Memorial Pledge on Sunday morning as Aleph S'gan and Irwin Glass Ft. Wayne Aleph, and son of he appoints the committee was elected Aleph Mazkir. Nick Brazy, District 2 repre- School to full capacity. and then lets the members of the During the next two months sentative on the S. C. is Sunday evening, March 2. was "We're Sitting committee decide their own head the chapter will present various working with the local B'nai a cultural meeting for the Chap- on the top of the world" March 16 is the date for the guest speakers to talk to their B'rith Lodge in the formation ter on "The American Jewish screamed the happy bunch of De- three-year-old birthday party. new Alephs to give them more of an A. Z. A. Chapter. Community We Live In.' The troit 63 alephs in the dressing Norman Bazell of the EMAN- knowledge of A. A. In keep- Jack is now enrolled in the 10- boys enthusiastically received the room after they defeated Chapter UEL 337 is making preparations ing up with its social welfare cal University and can be presentations of Alephs Bernard 93 to take the Detroit A. Z. A. for the chapter's annual Passover work the Alephs of Simon Heller reached at Calle Aguascalientes Harrison, Lester, Bill Zeitlin, and basketball crown. I can't get dance, are collecting old clothes and 28, Mexico City, D. F., Mexico. Herman Kaplan as part of a through the surging mass of The FELIX WARBURG 309's toys, which will be distributed splendid program. beaming faces that are all shout- have named their dance sched- to the needy people Page 6 THE SHOFAR March 14, 1941 Hall, in downtown Chicago. These Old Clothes Drive CHI-A.Z.A. REVIEW units are under the supervision Lodge Joins Deinard The Bar Mitzvah chapter will of the well known Mrs. Ruth In Birthday Meet Dist. 5 Finals sponsor a city-wide old clothes Morris Senn. The list of songs By drive. They have secured four for the Octete contest have been In Roanoke Sunday large trucks which will visit the By LEONARD SOBOL Irwin Morton Schuster sent to the Aleph Mazkir. Get various chapters to collect any Minneapolis, Minn. Dr. Dein- your chapter to warble. Alephs Norfolk, Va. The District and all old clothes made avail- ard Chapter 8 celebrated its 16th who have not as yet reported for Five Finals, will be held here the Glee Club or Orchestra are able by the chapters. You will Anniversary recently. In the af- Council Publishes this Sunday, March 16th, with receive a bulletin from this chap- ternoon, athletic contests were ar- invited to bring their instruments the winners of the Northern Newspaper ter in the very near future. ranged between the alephs and to the next rehearsal. B'nai B'rith. At 2 m. a bowling and Southern Regionals com- The first issue of the Chi-A. Shield of David Award contest took place. Following this peting for the honor of repre- A., the official Chicago Council Advisors to Attend Clinic contest, six picked B'nai B'rith senting the District at the Na- newspaper, came off the presses In Milwaukee There have been many requests men competed against the cham- tional Convention. recently. A copy was sent to ev- for Shield of David Award blanks. pion Dr. Deinard team in a fast Joe Goldberg and William ery Aleph in Chicago, through Many Chicago Advisors are Check your copy of inside infor- moving basketball game. A hand- Wallace of Augusta 192 will the Aleph Mazkir. The paper planning to meet with the Ad- mation and see if you have quali- visors of the Southern Wisconsin- ball tournament was next in line. debate against Sam Temin and contains vital information for fied, then contact the Chicago Finishing up the afternoon's fes- Sol Lynn of Simon Atlas 126 and about all of Chicago's 36 Northern Illinois Region at an office for an official form. If you tivities were- pool and billiard (Washington), In Oratory, Advisor's clinic in Milwaukee on Chapters. Aleph Irwin Schuster are short a few points, get busy matches. Jerry Golomb of Simon Atlas of Isaac Joseph Chapter is Edit- Sunday, March 30. Our Execu- and make them up. Good luck to After the invigorating athletic will compete against Joe Lip- tive Director, Julius Bisno will or-inChief, and Aleph Schwartz you. be one of the principal speakers. contests, the alephs, alumni, ad- ton of Columbia 254. The bas- of Bar Mitzvah Chapter is his as- Advisors planning to go should City Boy Scout Chair- visors. and B'nai B'rith men ketball finals will be played sistant. If you have any news all with their guests went to by Monarch Aleph Club of contact the Chicago office and that you would like to have pub- man for A. z. A. the Gymbol Doled Club where a Richmond and Savannah 206. clear for `rides, etc. lished, send it to the CHI-A. Z. Herman Fleischer, Grand Al- sumptious repast had been pre- Irving Levitas, National Cul- A., in care of William X. Kaplan, Does Our City Director eph S'gan and District 6 Boy pared for them. Following the tural Director, will be the 188 W. Randolph Skyline Ath- Scout head, has announced the banquet, the installation of the guest speaker at the Conven- letic Club, Chicago, Ill. Use the Magic Flying appointment of Hershel Pritikin new officers took place. The state tion Banquet. Sol Briebart, New Activity for Alephs Carpet? included Milton Slone as Aleph of Fort Dearborn chapter as District Five Field Secretary, We wonder how our City Di- Godol: Merle Morris as Aleph -National Defense Chairman of the Chicago A. Z. A: will present the Awards. rector, Bill X. Kaplan, gets S'gan; and Justin Swiller as Boy Scout Committee. This ap- Several Chicago Alephs have around to attend SO many meet- Aleph Mazkir. pointment was confirmed by the taken the problem of National ings of chapters, B'nai B'rith Following the installation of Chicago A. Z. A. executive Coun- Defense to heart and have done lodges, social affairs, and other cil. officers, Harry Vermes, advisor Charleston Trips something about it they have chapter activities. Since the first of Dr. Deinard, presented his tro- volunteered their services to the of the year Bill has appeared at West Side Council phy to the best all-around aleph. Light Fantastic United States Government. These over 80 meetings and affairs. He He also presented pins to the past Sabbath boys are already stationed in must be using a magic carpet to aleph godols. After the presenta- various parts of the country and Spinoza chapter will sponsor a tion of awards, there was dancing By JACK KAHN get around. Due to his untiring in the United States possessions. Sabbath service for the West Side in the spacious auditorium of the Charleston, S. C.-The Charles- energies and hard work all the Gymbol Doled Club. ton Chapter 143 Social Commit- Our highest respects to these chapters in the city are actively Council on February 28 at the tee, with Bert Finkelstein and boys, for we know they will be a engaged in all phases of the Bor- Anshe Sholom Congregation. The Marvin Korengold was in Harry Engel serving as co-chair- credit to their service and a cred- is D. Bogen program. To help Robbins brothers will officiate, charge of arrangements, assisted man, recently put on a very suc- it to A. Z. A. Our HONOR ROLL Director Bill, Aleph Pinny Ro- assisted by the congregation by Reynold Flom, Leonard Sobol, cessful Washington's Day ball includes, to-date: senberg. Council A. G. has ap- Choir. and Harold Gershgow. with a huge crowd attending. This Aleph Bob Fidler, Albany Park pointed competent committees to Chapter; Aleph Sol Bisk, Logan Chicago A. z. A. committee furnishes the Chapter handle many phases of A. Z. A. Shofar Receives with one social affair each month. Square Chapter; Aleph Arnold work in the city. There are still Camera Club Permanent Charter One of the most active commit- Weissman, Sachar Chapter; Aleph many openings for Alephs who Would you like to have an tees in the Chapter is the Com- Irv Nemzer, Bialik Chapter; Al- wish to work on a major city official A. Z. A. photographer ap- munal Service committee with By SOL ZAICHICH eph Herb Allen, Bialik Chapter; committee Contact Pinny or pear at all your functions and Harry Prystowsky as the chair- Aleph Tex Gershenson, South Milwaukee, Wisc. At a joint send in your request to the down- snap a few pictures? This will man. Minyans are conducted ev- Side Chapter; Aleph Joe Schus- soon happen with the advent of meeting with their sponsoring town office. ery morning, and once a month, taff, Bar Mitzvah Chapter; Aleph the Chicago A. Z. A. camera club. Lodge, Shofar B'nai B'rith, Sho- services are sponsored in the syn- Oscar Friedman, Deborah Chap- Next Stop Rock Island, The founders are Alephs Dale far A. Z. A. received its perman- agogue by the Chapter. Several of ter: Aleph Al Dreizson, Herzl Illinois-District 6 Abeles and Hubert Lowenstein of ent charter on February 5. the members are serving as in- Chapter; Aleph Irwin Spector, The boys were guests of the structors at the Sunday School. Tournament the Henry Horner chapter. You Lodge, at which time the newly An old clothes drive is being Henry Horner Chapter. will hear more about this in the We know we have missed sev- The time of your life is prom- elected officers of the A. Z. A, planned by the Chapter and all near future. Look pretty, please, eral names, so pass them on to ised to every Aleph who attends chapters were installed by Julius clothes collected will be turned the Rock Island Tournament. smile, and show us your good Atinsky, Milwaukee City Direct- over to the "Bundles for Britain" us and we shall add them to our tooth. committee. roll of HONOR. Chicago is planning to send a or. large delegation to cheer on its Spinoza Plans Shofar has gone far from the Chicago A. z. A. Partici- representatives in basketball, de- small group of boys who first Atlanta 134 Holds pates in Vocational bate and oratory This year we Fireside Chats met in the Milwaukee Jewish Victory Affair Guidance Clinics are sending some of the strong- Center in March, 1940, to inaug- est competition and expect to By IRWIN GOLDENBERG urate a new chapter. The group By MAURICE SPECTOR In conjunction with the A. Z. carry away many of the alurels, Chicago, Ill.-The new officers was installed as an Aleph Club, Atlanta, Ga.-Atlanta 134 held A. Employment Burcau, which Our basketball teams are the of Spinoza 269 are Harold Cut- April 13, 1940, at impressive a victory banquet and dance at has already placed several of our Herzl and Akiba teams, Sam Rob- 1er, Aleph Godol; Frank Morris, ceremonies at the Center by Na- Alephs, the B'nai B'rith and Jew- the Mayfair club on February 9. bins of Spinoza and Dave Lannes Aleph S'gan; Sid Serota, Aleph than Wohlberg, Field Secretary The festivities were in honor of ish Vocational Service is offering of Haym Salomon are our ora- Mazkir; Ted Morris, Aleph Gis- District No. 6, and Julius Atin- a series of Vocational Guidance the chapter's representatives at tors, and the debate teams of Bar bor: Joe Bonner, Aleph Shotare sky. the Southern Regional Tourna- clinics. All Chicago Alephs are Mitzvah and Deborah chapters Godol; Fred Sider. Aleph Shotare The program consisted of a ment of last December who won invited to sign up for these clin- will "Do or die for old Chicago. Kotone; Harold Demirsky, and ics through their sponsoring violin solo, a saxaphone solo, and the Alexander-Triest trophy for Chicago will also be represented lodges. Many of our Alephs have Irwin Goldenberg, Aleph Sopher. a vocal rendition by Sol Stern, general all-round excellence. by several beauty queens. For its cultural program Spin- taken advantage of this excellent Cyd Sklar, and Mel Raskin, re- The affair was held in conjunc- service and are already receiving National and City oza is holding a series of fire- spectively. Joe Lurie presented a tion with the second anniversary side chats the first and third Fri- Contests days of each month. The subjects humorous selection. Community celebration of Gate City 357. The very valuable information on fu- ture careers. Mr. Thomas Fried- singing followed by refreshments banquet program was informal, man of the Jewish Vocational The deadline for the Book Re- of these discussions are topics of brought the meeting to a spectac- the longest speech being three Service and Mr. Myron Herzog of view and Hebrew Letter writing Jewish interest. The informality ular close. Lester Pesner, chair- minutes. Individual miniature the B'nai B'rith are the guiding contest is March 15. Each chap- of these chats enables each Aleph man of the Advisory Board of basketballs were presented to the lights behind this program and ter should send its entries to the to take an active part in the dis- Shofar A. Z. A., was chairman of basketball team; a medal was given to Bobby Ney, Southern are doing an excellent job. They Chicago office and they will then cussion. The first group met at the evening. Mel Raskin is the plan to open a vocational guid- be forwarded The Chicago Coun- the home of Aleph Godol Harold new Aleph Godol of Shofar, Regional Godol, as the best all- ance library in the very near fu- cil is accepting the compositions Cutler. Three other meetings round Aleph in 134. Barney ture, which will be an added asset of 300 to 500 words on the sub- have been held since at the home Medintz, basketball coach and ject, "What A. Z. A. Means to of other Alephs and have proven Haym Solomon senior advisor to the J. T. C. to their service. All Alephs are urged to take advantage of this Me.' The deadline is the same, to be very successful both in at- Celebrates Honors Aleph club, was given a gift by fine service. March 15. tendance and interest. the chapter. Guests of honor at the affair Youth and Democracy Hats Off Department Auburn Has Second Chicago, Ill.-The Haym Solo- were L. J. Levitas, dean of ad- While the Chicago A. Z. A. To Haym Salomon Chapter, for mon chapter added to its list of visors in the Southern Region, the excellent Valentine Social af- Birthday achievements with a dance that Council is proceeding with its Advisors Isidore Kuniansky and plans to co-operate with the fair conducted last Sunday. Not thrilled and awed many A. Z. A. Sol Marshall, and Mendel Rohm, youth division of the Round only was it a financial success By SEYMOUR ZWEIGORON boys, as well as the crowd of out- president of Gate City lodge, but the attendance of A. Z. A. Chicago, Ill. Celebrating the siders present. Among the celeb- B'nai B'rith. Table of Jews and Christians in presenting a series of gigantic men and dates was exceptionally second anniversary of their in- reties present were Joe Boren- rallies in various sections of the gratifying. Alephs from 22 chap- stallation as an Aleph club, Au- stein, William X. Kaplan, and De Molay Hosts city at different times of the ters were represented in the huge burn Park Chapter 376 held a many others. To Savannah year, individual chapters and sec- crowd. Our congrats to the hard dinner-dance recently. The dance was a climax to a tional councils are planning ad- working committee and to the Besides speeches, singing and long list of achievements By LEON SLOTIN ditional rallies. To date the fol- Advisory staff. headed by Nate dancing, formal installation of man Fleischer elected Grand lowing chapters and councils Kaplan. SPECIAL- and Mrs. the new officers was held. Offi- Councillor: championship base- Savannah, Ga. Recently the have made plans for these ral- Nate Kaplan announced the birth cers receiving their formal instal- ball team at district convention; local chapter was the guest of lies. Isaac Joseph in cooperation of a future A. Z. A. member on lation were: Irv Wolf, Aleph Go- David B. Lannes, winning first the Cecil Cheves chapter of De with the West Side Council, The Wednesday, February 19. We all dol; Morris Tecotsky, place in oratory at the Chicago Molay. The joint meeting was South Side Council, Sachar, Bar rejoice with them in their happi- S'gan; Bernie Peskin, Aleph Maz- convention; Jerry Cohen, winning addressed by Mr. William Saltiel Mitzvah, Henry Horner, and Ro- ness. kir; Marty Black, Aleph Gisbor: the C. Y. O. boxing title, and of Chicago on present world con- senwald Chapters and Deborah. Chesley Brile, Aleph Shotare Go- David B. Lannes, winning second ditions. The local A. Z. A. and Chapter and Sectional dol; Norman Glickman, Aleph place in A. Z. A. photo contest. De Molay are co-sponsoring a fine Ader New Godol Shotare Kotone; Seymour Zwei- Youth and Democracy rally. Newspapers Of Hatikvoh On February 25, the chapter goran, Aleph Sopher; and Jerry Portsmouth Installs There are many Alephs in Chi- Usvolk, Aleph Cohen Godol. held its sixth anniversary ban- cago who intend to follow the By GERALD S. BILD The anniversary affair was in Officers at Banquet quet and dance. At that time the following officers were installed: field of journalism, to judge by Chicago, Ill. Phil Ader, the charge of Aleph Ed Kaplan, as- the many chapter papers the off- new Aleph Godol, and the other sisted by Herbert Schiff and Har- By STANLEY BANGEL Aleph Godol, Albert Yellin; S'gan, ice has received. These excellent officers of the Hatikvoh A. C. old Weiss. Portsmouth, Va. Portsmouth Meyer Rabban; Mazkir, Walter Lowe, and Gisbor, Sam Radetsky. papers carry not only chapter were recently installed by Mor- 362 held its second anniversary news but cartoons as well. They decai More, the P. A. G. of the Logan Square banquet and dance recently. In have been well received by the chapter. conjunction with the affair, the Petersburg Installs Alephs. We have received papers Representatives were present In Carnival newly elected officers of the chap- from the following chapters: De- from many of the North Side ter were installed by Sol Fass, Petersburg, Petersburg borah, Isaac Joseph, South Side chapters and numerous telegrams Chicago, Ill.-Logan Square's third vice-president of Grand 338 and the sponsoring B'nai Council, Bar Mitzvah, were received. Guest of honor new Social Committee is working Lodge No. 5. B'rith Lodge held a joint instal- Square, Rosenwald, Haym Salo- was Mr. J. L. Fink, the president hard on a Purim Carnival to be On the program also were pre- lation of officers here. Melvin mon, Sidney Braude, and Aaron. of the sponsoring B'nai B'rith held on March 15. They also sentations of athletic awards to Blacker was installed as Aleph Music Department lodge. have planned several smokers, a out-standing members and a past Godol, while Joe Garfinkel as- The chapter is now in the midst banquet, Saturday night socials The A. Z. A. Glee Club, A. Z. Aleph Godol pin to Irving Hols- sumed the office of Mazkir. Ar- of a drive to raise money for the and many other activities. The weig. chie Harris, President of the Vir- A. Orchestra and Chapter octettes A. Z. A. Ambulance Fund. The Social Service committee is hard Immediately following the ban- ignia B'nai B'rith Association, in- are in full swing. The Glee Club members are contributing indi- at work on two community quet a public dance was held for stalled the new officers. Rabbi S. and Orchestra are having regular vidually to the Jewish Welfare drives: one a magazine drive, and the benefit of the A. Z. A. Am- Shillman delivered the main ad- rehearsals at the Kaken-Gaines fund. the other an old clothes drive. bulance Fund, dress. March 14, 1941 THE SHOFAR Page 7 Dr. Israel Brown Kaler Speaks to Huntington Pk. Plans New Atlanta Club Vancouver to In 5th Birthday Monthly Programs Paterson Plans City- Sponsor Conclave Wide Purim By ARTHUR STECHER By ARNOLD GAMSEY By AARON EPSTEIN Los Angeles, 1.-Huntington Norfolk, Va. Champagne and Atlanta, Ga.-The recently or- All western and Pacific orchids will be in order when the ganized third Atlanta chapter, coast chapters please note: Park chapter recently passed a Program Alephs and Alumni of the Dr. Is- the J. T. C. Aleph club, made a Vancouver Chapter 119, motion setting aside the second By MURRAY GOTEINER rael Brown Chapter 256 meet to red letter day of February 16. (Aleph Sopher Bill Kolberg) Wednesday of each month for a Paterson, N. J.-Through the celebrate the fraternity's fifth an- At its regular meeting on that announces a VICTORY con- cultural meeting. The first cul- efforts of the Paterson 133 niversary. On March 9 a formal day, the club had Grand Aleph clave to be held in that city tural meeting under this new pol- Alephs, Temple Emanuel has in- banquet and dance was held, and Godol Irving Kaler as its guest on March 21st, 22nd and 23rd. Alephs from neighboring chap- icy is a joint meeting with the vited members of all the Hebrew speaker. The week-end will feature a ters were present, as well as a Sabbath night, Get-Acquanited schools of Paterson to participate In the evening the club's bas- Junior Girls at which time a one- in a Purim program. In order number of prominent local B'nai Party, Athletic tournaments, ketball team engaged a team of hour talking film about Pales- Grand Conclave Ball, luncheons to aid this program, the chapter B'riths. advisors of the local chapters. Af- and meetings. Write Ball, at tine will be shown. Other chap- is sponsoring an Essay Contest, Sol Fass, District President of ter leading the oldsters for three 2849 Quebec Street, Vancouver ters are also invited. The speak- planning to give medals to the B'nai B'rith, was the principal periods, the youngsters gave way British Columbia, for further winning contestants. Aleph Jess speaker. Aleph Godol Harry Laib- er of the evening will be Mr. to the experienced veterans by a Sarver is in charge of this event. details. He promises that there stain presented a P. A. G. pin to score of 42-34. Many of the old- Benny Frieden, who has just re- will be plenty of pretty girls The chapter is already planning Arnold Gamsey, retiring Aleph turned from Palestine, and will sters, incidentally, were stars of to have a Seder on the Second on hand to take care of "visit- Godol of the chapter. Bei. Men- Atlanta A. Z. A. teams of the impart to the gathering first- Seder night, and the Alephs are ing alephs.' Watch this column dell served as master of cere- hand information of conditions preparing themselves for the rit- past. for more news of the Victory monies. Izzy Axelrod was chair- there. ual. As part of their Pesach cele< Following the game, those in Conclave that is to be held in The social service committee, man of the anniversary commit- brations, the fourth Annual Mat< attendance were treated to a Vancouver, March 21-22-23. tee in charge of the affair. under chairman Sid Wiener, is al- zoh ball is being planned again dance. The day's affair proved to Linwood Gamsey and his scout- ready planning for the chapter's this year, with the proceeds to be such a success that it will be- annual Passover food collecting. ing committee are continuing the go towards the purchase of Pass- come an annual event on the work that won the national Al- A clothes hanger driver is now 200 Attend Golden over baskets to be distributed by club's schedule. exander Goldstein Scouting award in progress and all monies re- a local agency. This new club also gives older Gate Installation ceived are to be turned over to As part of their Vocational for the Dr. Israel Brown chapter last year. The chapter and both chapters the following goal to the Jewish National Fund. Push- Guidance program, the assembled scout troops hold frequent swim- shoot at: six entries, from nine- kas are distributed by the chap- Alephs recently heard Mr. Morris By JERRY DALLINGER teen members, in the local book ter and collections made at reg- Lame, a local teacher, discusa ming parties at the Navy Y. M. C. review contest. San Francisco, Cal. The re- ular intervals. This money is "Mechanics as a Career." Further A. pool. Troop 29 celebrated its cent installation of officers of also turned over to the fund. talks on vocations are being 25th anniversary with a Sabbath Golden Gate 195 was pronounced planned by the committee, of Service on February 14th and an Monumental City by nearly two hundred people Los Feliz Has which Sam Keszler is chairman. 'A. Z. A. Scout Parent's Nite pro- who attended the most successful gram n February 10th. Scouts Receives Charter A. Z. A. program held in San Second Birthday served as ushers at Norfolk's Francisco in recent years. Adelson Speaks at Youth and Democracy Rally on Baltimore, Md. Monumental Serving as installing officers By MARSHALL RABINS February 20th. A joint hike for City 413 received its permanent were Past Aleph Godols Jack Ros- Hollywood, Cal.-Amid A. Z. Allentown Smoker both scout troops and members of the chapter will take place on Charter at a First Anniversary tler and Art Rosen. Tillie Adel- A.'s top dignataries, together Celebration Dance. Mr. Harry son, A. Z. A.'s most-winderful-of- with high representatives of the By JOEL ROTH March 16. Shapiro, Director of Wider Scope all-sweethearts, and Sam Clar, local sponsoring B'nai B'rith, Los Allentown, Pa. Lowell Adel- The Israel Brown bowling team for B'nai B'rith, made the pre- Oakland 42's great Advisor, gave Feliz Aleph club celebrated its son, Director of District 3, was is leading its league, having lost sentation. Herbert Miller is Al- inspiring talks on the purpose of second installation of officers at guest speaker at a pledge smoker only three games in the first half. Z. A. The high spot of the eve- In basketball the team lost to eph Godol of the Chapter. the new Hollywood Melody Lane. held by Allentown Chapter 156. ning was the presentation of the The affair, a Sunday evening ban- At that time, an impressive Portsmouth A. Z. A. in the play- The Alephs of Monumental are Jess Lowenstein Memorial Trophy quet installation, had as its in- creemony was conducted during off for first half championship, in first place in their Center by Advisor Lee Nathan to Art stalling officer, Leon Simmons, which twelve pledges received but is leading in the second half. Bowling League Contest. At pres- Mandel for activity as Mazkir dur- their first degrees. The rituals of Junior Past District Godol. Speak- ent, they are raising funds for ing the past six months. that ceremony were carried out Israel Brown and Old Domin- er of the day was District Field ion chapters of Norfolk will col- the purchase of Passover Baskets Also present for the evening beautifully by Mr. Adelson, Past Secretary Seymour Holtzman of to be given to needy families. Aleph Godol Leon Semanoff and laborate to present this month's were District Aleph Godol Irving San Francisco, who emphasized Aleph Martin Clair. cultural program before a B'nai Gartner; Mort Sarver, District the role that A. Z. A. played in B'rith meeting in the near fu- Simmons Installs S'gan, and Godol of the Central molding the future lives of its After the first degrees had ture. At Los Feliz Region; Mrs. Clar: half a dozen members. Mr. Joseph Besbeck, been awarded, Mr. Adelson spoke Past Godols of Golden Gate: and president of the Los Feliz B'nai to the assemblage about A. Z. A. Augusta in many Alephs from the two Oak- B'rith promised renewed support its movtives and principles, Hollywood, Cal.-There is an land chapters. Dancing and re- and its connection with the to the chapter. Also on the pro- Scouting Program old adage, which states, "A Roll- freshments followed the short gram were Sanford Barth, out- courses of our everyday lives.. His ing Stone gathers no Moss," so ceremonies. going Southern Regional Field discourse was as interesting as it By DICK GOLDBERG keeping this well in mind, the Golden Gate's semi-annual Secretary, who presented his suc- was inspiring. Augusta, Ga. At an open Loz Feliz A. Z. gathered mo- sports smoker on February 27 was cessor, Sam Glassberg. The new- Present at the gathering were emphasizing co-operation mentum by holding a joint in- equally successful. Under the cap- ly-installed Aleph Godol, Robert a number of prospective pledges, with Scouting, the chapter pre- stallation and dinner. Leon Sim- able chairmanship of Henry Rich- Gordon, presented retiring Aleph advisors of Allentown's Chapter, sented Rucker Newberry, execu- mons, passed P. A. G. of South- mond, the program was highlight- Godol Erwin "Bucky" Buckspan and several B'nai B'rith members. tive for the Augusta Region of ern Region, District Four, acted ed by the appearance of a trio of with a P. A. G. pin, who, after The entire Chapter, of course, was Scouting Activities, as feature as installing officer. Other dis- San Francisco sportswriters, sev- thanking the chapter presented present, and a great many alumni speaker tinguished guests included Sey- eral high school coaches, movies attended. an Advisor's pin to Head Advisor Presenting current event topics, mour Holtzman, field secretary of of the 1940 All-Star Game, and There are prospects of Allen- Abe Cooper. the cultural committee attracted District Four: Sanford Barth, Sanford Spillman, magician. town chapter forming an "A. several participants in an extem- Southern California Regional di- Through the efforts of Adviser Orchestra." Several Alephs have poraneous speaking contest. rector: Sam Glassberg, Lee Nathan and Mazkir Art Man- Burman Wins Straus proved themselves to be potential Alephs Joe Steinberg and Bernard Southern California field secre- del, the Youth and Democracy Award for Month Benny Goodmans, and a local Wolff tied for first place and were tary; Joe Besbick, president of recording featuring J. Edgar band would undoubtedly be suc- cessful. given one week's dues each. Los Feliz B'nai B'rith, and Ad- Hoover was heard in San Francis- Los Angeles, Cal. - Nathan Good news came to the chap- visor Mr. Cooper. CO on February 26 over K. Y. A., Straus 141 recently announced P. ter when Mrs. Agoos presented To show their appreciation of a major radio station. A. G. Edward Burman as the out- Felix Fuld Alephs Advisor Bernard Agoos with a B'nai B'rith assistance, the Alephs standing Aleph of the month, and In Lodge Program seven-pound daughter. The good have sifted their best talent from Install New Club awarded him a testimonial cer- news was offset by the sad in- the chapter and auxiliary, and tificate to that effect. formation that Aleph Maxwell compiled a variety show. With In Tucson, Arizona Irvington, N. Felix Fuld The chapter assisted the local 393 presented the program for Steinberg, long prominent in the Eddie Fields as M. C., the chap- merchants of the community dur- the February meeting of its spon- chapter's activities. has been ter is presenting the B'nai B'rith By JOHN F. FURER ing the annual fair and bazaar, soring B'nai B'rith Lodge. Be- transferred as assistant manager with the first annual Los Feliz Tuscon, Arizona The Tucson proceeds of which went to the fore a large and most enthusias- for a shoe chain to Montgomery, show, complete with magician, Aleph Club, located in "the pride Los Angeles Sanitorium. The tic audience, it presented a re- Ala. harmonica band and vocalists. of the Desert," was instituted on Alephs handled the refreshments, Sunday, February 2. Sanford vised and up-to-the-minute edi- both by selling and eating them. tion of "Jews in Review.' Potomac Issues Barth, the Regional Field Secre- Tampa Gives Program No computation has yet been tary, and Leon Simmons, the past Opening the program with the Bi-Weekly Paper made as to whether they ate more Before Local Lodge president of district four, arrived national anthem, Felix Fuld than they sold or vice versa. from Los Angeles with three five- The Alephs have secured the Chapter went into its presenta- Washington, D. - Potomac By LESTER LEIBOWITZ gallon cans of gasoline stacked on co-operation of Mayor Bowron for tion of the program which was Chapter 407 issued the first copy Tampa, Fla. The Tampa the top of their car: but now they an elaborate "Drive Safely Cam- complete to the last detail of of their new bi-weekly newspaper Alephs presented a program be- should know there are enough gas paign.' Four thousand stickers dummy mikes and lighting. An the "Potomac_Tide." The paper, fore their sponsoring B'nai B'rith stations in the desert. They found designed by one of the Alephs open forum upon Jewish prob- a nine-page issue, was commend- lodge recently. Included in this that 18 boys seemed to spring have been distributed throughout lems was held and was presided ed by all who read it as one of from nowhere to form a new link program was the presentation of the city, while two thousand car- over by Aleph Herb Baron, Aleph the finest papers turned out by the first degree to new Alephs. in A. Z. A. Many people were in tons will be tacked on telephone Godol Al Bear gave a talk ex- an A. z. A. chapter. Editors of After eating what they consider the Temple Emanuel to witness poles throughout the city. plaining A. Z. A. and its program. the new periodical are Benny Wil- the event. to be "the longest spaghetti in liamowsky, Leo Silbert, Lester Sanford took charge of the in- the world" at the home of Lester Rosenblum, Daye Schwartz, Vic- stitutions and installation, while Santa Monica to Adelson Speaks Leibovitz, the chapter planned its tor Silbert and Irving Falk. Some Leon initiated the members and cultural program for the ensuing Help Local Scouts To Bloomfield of the columns of the paper are acted as installing officer. Then six months. The first of these, entitled "Potomac Puddles," "Po- came an informal conference with already given, was a talk by A. By HAROLD WEISS By HARRY FRUCHTMAN tomac Driftwood," 'Potomac Sanford and Leon. Many good Santa Monica, Co-operat- Bloomfield, N. mem- A. Finklestein on "Personal - Drips," "Potomac Splashes," etc. suggestions were given to be ap- ing with members of its Boy bers of the Bloomfield Aleph club giene." An anniversary dance and pro- plied to future club activity. The officers who were installed Scout troop, Santa Monica Alephs had the pleasure of an address gram is being planned for the have begun saving labels of na- by the Director of District Three, Monarchs Plan Dance included Edward Kleinerman as middle of April by the social aleph godol; Milton Levkowitz as tionally advertised food and Lowell Adelson, at their meeting committee. On this program will household articles. These labels, on Sunday, February 9. Richmond, Va.-The Monarch aleph s'gan and Irving Ruben- stein as aleph mazkir. when presented to the proper au- Coming to Bloomfield from be the first and second degree teams, speeches by members of Aleph club is planning a dance thorities, will enable some of the headquarters in Philadelphia, the chapter, award, the dance and on April 1, some of the proceeds Scouts to go to a local Boy Scout Lowell (as he was called shortly refreshments. of which are to go to the A. Z. A.- Evergreen Plans camp this summer. after being introduced), discussed Red Cross Ambulance Drive. Ad- Religious Program The first big social affair of the aims and ideals of A. Z. A. Miami Fetes Pledges visors Philip Seldes and Irving the year was held recently by He also enlarged upon the per- Zang are co-operating fully with By JACK FARBER Santa Monica chapter in the form tinent problems of the chapter. By NORMAN F. SOLOMON the Alephs in their varied activi- Seattle, -Evergreen 350 of a couple affair at an Aleph's Miami Beach, -Early in ties, and the club is looking ahead is planning a religious program house. After an evening of danc- Beth-El in February, Royal Palm 396 held a to an active season. with Seattle 73. Once every ing and entertainment, spaghetti Lodge Program smoker at the home of Aleph Go- month, they conduct a Sabbath and meat balls (cooked by one dol Milton Weinkle. Approxi- Heard Grusd service in a local synagogue. The of the Alephs) were served. No Pittsburgh, Pa.-The Beth El mately fifty persons attended, in- Chapter is also cooperating with casualties were reported. Aleph club recently presented a cluding ten prospective members. By JACOB MARGOLIS Seattle 73 and non-Jewish organ- program before its sponsoring The new pledge class was hon- Durham, N. The chapter izations in presenting the Youth Solomon Prances B'nai B'rith lodge. The Monthly ored with a Valentine party on joined with the local B'nai B'rith and Democracy Rally. Guide was used as a basis for this February 15 at the home of Mar- lodge in a banquet at the Beth- The Communal Service Com- Chicago, Ill.-The Haym Solo- program. tin Rosen. With approximately El synagogue. The feature of the mittee under Sol Pearl is making mon chapter recently held a Val- The chapter is planning a forty Alephs with dates on hand, affair was a talk by Edward E. great progress in an Old Clothes entine day dance. The chairman Queen Esther Carnival, with va- dancing, magic, and other enter- Grusd, managing editor of the Drive. The Scout Troop sponsored of the dance committee rious contests to feature the tainment provided a most pleas- National Weekly published by ant evening. by the Chapter is assisting in this Carlyle Weiner. A large crowd event. Aleph James Hirsch is B'nai B'rith. activity. attended this affair. the chairman of the affair. Page 8 THE SHOFAR March 14, 1941 District One Cheyenne Alephs Barth, Jacobs Install Attend Region Meet Cleveland Briefs Mound City in Pasadena (Continued from Page 1.) Chapter Party S'gan, Bud Jaffa; Cardozo, Brook- Cheyenne, Wyoming For the All the Alephs in Cleveland ex- By LESLIE BERMAN By STANLEY ROSENBLUM lyn; Mazkir, Bob Coppelman, first time since its existence, the tend their best wishes to Jack Pasadena, Calif. In a joint St. Louis, Mo. Having been Medford: Gisbor, Sid Green, Chel- Cheyenne chapter will send a Greneberg, athletic director. and ceremony with the Juniors, Pasa- enrolled in the order as Chapter sea Clovers; Shotare Godol; W. basketball team to St. Louis, for Sanford Zieger, former Cardozo dena A. Z. A. held their installa- 412, Mound City celebrated Wash- Schneiweiss, BMB, Brooklyn; advisor. who are both betting tion January 23. Installing offi- ington's birthday with a gala Shotare Godol, Clif Pezem, Tor- the district finals. And if they married on March 16. We are de- cers were Sanford Barth, field fair at the Forest Park hotel In onto: Kohen Godol, retiring Dis- play as they did in Denver, in pending on them to supply us secretary of the Southern Region attendance were prominent A. Z. trict Godol Burt Weithorn; and winning the Rocky mountain re- with some new A. Z. A. members. and Jonas Jacobs, Aleph Godol A. leaders of the city who came Sopher, Macy Broide, Burlington. gional finals, they should go far Please note new address of City of the Southern Region. The fol- to express their wishes for con- The Canadian alephs during Director Sidney Franklin In the the sessions and convention in the district finals lowing were installed: Joe Baker, tinued success. future send all correspondence to Aleph Godol: Bob Melvin, S'gan; Aleph Walter Ehrlich was sec- brought to the attention of the The Pueblo, Colorado chapter, his new residence at 1615 Ivydale, will also send a "first." Bob Cleveland Heights Dan Leibl, Mazkir: Stan Fried- ond in the Mound City second an- alephs assembled the grand work lander, Gisbor: Les Berman, So- nual oratorical contest which was Canadian A, Z. A. is doing dur- Kushnir will represent the region The playoffs in the basketball pher; Seibert Weissman, Shotare held before a crowd of 400 ing the present crisis. The boys in oratory. Denver chapter 6 will tournament have already started Godol; Irving Zelinka, Shotare Missouri Lodge and Ladies' Auxil- lauded Canadian A. Z. A. on their with Cleveland 209, Heights 177, Kotone: and Louis Press, Kohen iary meeting. Also present were send its seasoned debater Mort living up to our first cardinal vir- Issac Franks. Meisel 388, and tue, patriotism. Millenson, who has teamed up Glenville A. C. as finalists. Godol. Following the ceremony, the 15 members of the chapter's there was an entertainment pro- new Jerry Safur Pledge class. Weithorn Reports with aleph godol Stan Hagler There will be a large represen- The chapter will again collect Although Alliance 275 did not tation from Cleveland at the Dis- gram, refreshments, and dancing. food for Passover baskets which The sessions opened up with trict Convention to be held in St. Plans are under way for a will be distributed to needy fam- stirring reports delivered by Burt win any event at the tourney Louis, Those chapters who have 'Youth and Democracy" program ilies in the community. In addi- Weithorn in his retiring Godol's which it sponsored, the visiting not yet elected their delegate to be held Thursday, March 6, at tion, the chapter has started on a message. Burt pointed out the alephs were unanimous in declar- should do SO immediately. A real- the Sexson Auditorium in Pasa- Red Cross drive for ambulances. progress of the District, the co- ing it one of the finest. ly swell time has been promised dena. At the present time, it is operation between B. B. and A. Mel Wolf of the Cheyenne chap- all who attend: We also want to only known that the Bulldog Progressive Sar Z. A., and the general state of ter won the Harry Simon Memor- give Herbert Ascherman and the Band of the Pasadena Junior Col- the District. Hy Haves, the new ial trophy for being the outstand- Cleveland 209 basketball team all lege will be present to supply the Hosts to Club Field Secretary, told the boys of ing player of the region, with sec- the support we can and urge music. ond place going to his teammate, them on to victory By HAROLD ROTH the plans for the new year. He Plans are also being made for Philadelphia, Pa. The Pro- urged all to assume the proper Bregner. Stan Hagler, aleph godol Fellows, I want to repeat that a Regional Ping Pong Tourna- gressive Sar Aleph Club acted as understanding of A. Z. A. in or- of Denver 6 won the Melvin Len- we are not getting enough pub- efsky Ring for being the out- licity. Send all articles for the ment to be sponsored by Pasa- host to the Philadelphia Aleph der that the benefits of the pro- SHOFAR to your City Director by dena A. Z. A. and which will be Club at a Washington's Day social gram be extended to all Jewish standing A: Z. A. of the region. the first and third Sunday of each held sometime in March. which was held at the former's youth. In the New York Direc- month. Be sure that all news is club room. About twenty couples tor's report, Hy Haves reported Easton Presents 42 chapters as to 26 the year be- Brazy Speaks to danced to the music of the latest typed and written properly. Not fore. Maurice Glaser, as the new Rally at School enough chapters are taking ad- recordings. Lenny Rosenthal, the Boston Director, told the dele- vantage of the opportunity of hav- Lorain Alephs Aleph Kohen Godol of the Phila- delphia Aleph Club, amused those gates of the condition of Boston ing items about them appear in Easton, Pa. Easton 260 pre- The Jewish Independent and the By SID GROSS present with some stories and A. Z. A. and the work on hand sented their Youth and Democra- Jewish Review and Observer. All Lorain, Ohio Beloved Nicho- songs. Victor Rosen, Stanley Lev- in that city. cy Rally in co-operation with the Brown-Lynch Post of the Ameri- articles for these two publications las ("Nick") Brazy, District 2 in, Joe Robbins, and Harold Roth, The reports were followed by must be in their offices by Wed- B'nai B'rith representative to the all of Progressive Sar, present a words of welcome by Mayor John can Legion. F. R. Davis, veteran Supreme Advisory Council, vis- skit which was enjoyed immense- nesday, Murphy. Mr. Lawrence White, F. B. I. agent, addressed the Ral- ly, which was held at the Easton In the very near future Cleve- ited Lorain 267 for the first time ly by the audience. Among the District B. B. Secretary, was pres- High School. land will have a permanent office. and gave one of his inspiring pep guests were Sam Lichtenstein, Karl Shusterman, district direc- ent. too, and offered his words Various places and sites are now talks to the chapter. Included of welcome and commendation. Other speakers included Presi- tors, and their dates, and Paul under consideration. among his hearers were 12 Julius Bisno, Executive Direc- dent Judge Frank P. McKluskey pledges, members of the Nick Banks, who represented the ad- tor of A. Z. A., issued a rallying and Mayor William P. Watson of The Heights chapter and the visors. Phillispsburg. Greetings Cleveland chapter deserve credit Brazy Pledge class Accompany- call to the boys of District One read from Mayor Morrison of Eas- for the excellent affairs which ing him was Aaron Zucker, travel- they gave in celebrating their ing secretary of District 2. Lebanon Installs that Jewry tomorrow will need ton. who was unable to attend. leaders with an understanding More than 30 youth organiza- seventh and sixth anniversaries A sad note must be made at Cohen as Godol and appreciation of the problems tions were represented on the respectively A. H. Friedland this time to announce that "the facing America and Jewry. The committee that planned the Rally, is doing an outstanding job in car- Old-Faithful Bus" is no more. In Lebanon, Lebanon A. Z. A. program must become and the entire community felt rying out the religious program the past three years it had gone Chapter 287 installed its newly the medium to train these future that the youth had forged anoth- and the Greater Cleveland A. Z. to Estes Park, Colo., Port Jervis, elected officers at an impressive leaders, Wilfred B. Feiga, Dis- er link in American democracy. A. Council is really humming N. Y., and all the surrounding ceremony before the members of trict SAC representative, told of along in fine style. towns for A. Z. A. activities. How- the Lebanon B'nai B'rith Girls his efforts in the District and Mosholu Advisor ever. a new, bigger and better and the Lebanon Young Judea. urged a greater effort on the part Enlists in Army Judah Touro Has bus has been obtained and plans The installing officer, Donald of all. In presenting the awards, are being made go to the com- "hometown boy' Hy Haves pledg- Pledge Smoker Shapiro, handed over ing district convention at St authority to the incoming ed himself to constant work for By DANIEL MANESSE Louis in "Grayhound's Grand- Aleph Godol Morton Cohen, The greater A. Z. A., but demanded Bronx, N. Grock, who By GABRIEL ZIMMERMAN daddy the Second.' new officers were explained their that the inspiration and future is retiring as advisor of the Mos- St. Louis, Mo. The Judah The chapter recently contrib- duties and conducted to their re- efforts toward success stem from holu Chapter in order to enlist Touro Aleph club held its semi- uted $54 to the Ambulance Fund, spective chairs at the head of the the boys. Paul Goodwin, New in Company E of the 39th Infan- annual smoker recently Aleph representing this year's contribu- assembly. The new Aleph Godol Haven Kohut advisor, acted as try stationed at Fort Bragg, Godol Peirce Moonshine served as tion to the Lapidus Memorial then thanked the Alephs for his toastmaster, Seated at the table, North Carolina was given a master of ceremonies. Guest Fund. office and pledged his aid to bet- in addition to the district offi- hearty farewell party by the speakers included Advisor Jules terment of A. Z. A. as a whole cers and local advisors, was Bill members of his chapter. This Dubinsky, City Director Bob Horowitz, first Grand Aleph sendoff will not soon be forgot- Friedman, Harry Rothman P. G. Louisville Alephs and to the Chapter in particular. S'gan. ten by In the course of it G., and Al Finn and Frank Install Safur Class Levine, Kipperman Co-chairmen Cohen, local Godols A large Beth-El in Fathers- he was the target of tennis rac- The New Haven Convention quets, hockey sticks, baseball turn-out of prospective members By FARREL SELZMAN Sons Banquet committee, headed by co-chair- bats, and a varied assortment of was present to boost the chapter Louisville, Ky. - Joe Bliss, man Myron Levine and Oscar other objects. This was followed membership. The chapter is aim- Aleph Godol of the Louisville Pittsburgh, Beth-El Kipperman, left no stone un- by an unsuccessful attempte to ing at getting enough members Chapter 107, installed the chap- Aleph club held a fathers and turned in providing for a grand shave off his budding mustache. to make its application for a per- ter's present pledge class as the sons banquet in honor of their manent charter week-end. The dances were grand The climax came when he was Jerry Safur class at a stag given first anniversary. Dr. Caplan, with the tunes of Joe Miller and tied to tree and left his own The new pledge group is to be in honor of the largest group of chairman of the advisory board, his band serving to make all pres- devices. Sig Groch, Hy's brother. known as the Safur-Brazy pledge boys ever to compose a Louisville was toastmaster of the affair. ent "jive," The special corsage who was master of ceremonies at class and is under the leadership pledge class. Advisor Coleman Aleph Godol Nathan Tabachnik effort for the Red Cross netted the farewell party succeeds him of Aleph Joe Landers as pledge- Hanish is offering a Jerry Safur reviewed the activities of the club as Mosholu's new advisor. master fifty dollars. memorial award to the member during this past year. The guest Prior to the convention open- At a previous meeting. Phil Is- The chapter held its first an- of the pledge class. who proves speaker was Brother Max Apple- ing. Joe Goldberg, prominentB. B. rael and Bert Muller had been nual skating party at the Lorelei to be the most valuable member baum, president of the Josiah elected Aleph Godol and Aleph Skating Rink on February 22. man from Worcester, spoke at of the chapter, after six months Cohen B'nai B'rith lodge, which S'gan, respectively The proceeds were donated to the as a member, sponsors Beth-El. special Friday night services. All Red Cross Ambulance Fund. The annual Sweetheart dance in all. a real A. Z. A. week-end was enjoyed by all. Saltiel Speaks at Everyone present had an enjoy- has been set for April 20. Two T. A. G. Alephs in able evening and the affair in additional closed dances, Three Denver Rallies general was a success. also been planned, in the form of Americanism Program "Show Me the Way to a "blackout" dance, in March, Zola Alephs Claim By SIDNEY "SCHIFFMAN Go Home" in H. of A. Denver, Colo.-William Saltiel. and the annual Matzo on Brooklyn, N. The T prominent Ben B'rith and young- A. Z. A. Chess Title April 8. Alpha Gamma Aleph club is CO- Kansas City, Mo. Alephs of est man ever to be included in The chapter. is also assisting operating actively in its Youth the "Who's Who of America," By MARVIN KRIEGER two synagogues who are sponsor- the Heart of America Chapter and Democracy program. The had an opportunity to test the spoke at three rallies here under Cleveland, Ohio The Emile ing Purim carnivals, by having broadcast of the records was re- "drunkometer," which was dem- the auspices of Denver A. Z. A. Zola Aleph club claims the A. Z. Alephs work behind booths, and cently presented, and a large These rallies were held at two onstrated by officers of the local A. chess championship by virtue assist wherever possible. number of "Brotherhood Week" local high schools and at the Y. police department. There was no of its recent victories. It has posters were distributed through- M. C. A. These addresses were report as to the results of the given during a period of six tied Woonsocket chapter with one Rockaway Has out the community. The chapter test, which is to determine wheth- hours. and were favorably re- win and one loss; defeated Lorain A. z. A. Sabbath also is working with the B'nai er the person is inebriated or not. twice; Windsor, six times and Del B'rith Anti-Defamation League's ceived both by the audience and The Chapter is sponsoring an the press. Both Denver chapters, Rouge, six times. The team con- By LEWIS MELTZER 'Appreciate America" program Essay Contest in the local Sun- Denver 6 and Alliance 275, co- sists of Alephs Harvey Metz, Jake Rockaway Park, N. Y The day Schools, with Alephs Merker operated in presenting these ral- Shanker and Marvin Krieger. If Rockaway Park chapter held an L. A. versus Chicago and Saver in charge of the event. lies there are still any challengers, Z. A. Sabbath recently, at Aleph Bed Gandz has been chos- please send the challenge to the which time they installed their Washington D. Fidelity en Chapter delegate to the Dis- Zola club in Cleveland Levine Speaks at Jerry Safur Pledge class. Aleph 264 challenges the recent news trict 2 Convention in St. Louis. Aaron Zucker, traveling direc- Richard Kaplan, winner of the item included in the column "Chi- So. Philadelphia tor for District Two, recently ad- Long Island Council Oratorical A. Z. A. in Review" regarding San Fernando Has dressed a pledge class of fifteen contest, spoke. Alephs Lawrence the Aleph who claims the long By MARK SEGAL Fathers-Sons Meet members as the opening gun in Waldman and Stanley Kemper in- distance record for transfers. The Philadelphia, The South the Nick Brazy District Two stalled the new members and of Chicago Alephs base their claim Philadelphia Chapter 359, in col- pledge class. P. A. G. Marvin ficers The Alephs officiated at on the fact that Aleph Moritz San Fernando, Cal.-The San labeartion with the South Phila- Klein officiated at the ceremony these services. Beracha of Sofia, Bulgaria, is Fernando Alephs recently held delphia Girls, held a Zucker also gave awards to Aleph now a member of the Ft. Dear- their first fathers-sons meeting, cultural meeting at the Jewish Paul Rolnick and Marvin Krieger, Ft. Wayne Wins Title born Chapter in Chicago. Fidel- with the B'nai B'rith acting as War Veterans Home. Mr. Murray Cleveland debate champions. ity offers as its claimant to the fathers. A baseball game featured Levine was the guest speaker. His By AL NOVITSKY title of "long-distance transfer the entertainment, and the Alephs subject was 'Your Part in the Lincoln Hosts defeated their "parents,' 8-5. Future of Jewish Life.' Mr. Le- Ft. Wayne, Ind.-Ft. Wayne champion' Fritz Aladjem, also Further meetings of this kind are vine stressed the vital importance 291 has been going full speed formerly of Sofia, who has trans- being planned. Philadelphia, Pa.-Lincoln 108 ahead in its basketball schedule, ferred to Fidelity, The editors of the 'education' of the Gentile played hosts to Winchester 395 Sol Oziel is the new Aleph Go- neighbors of the Jewish problems recently defeating South Bend feel that the contestants must dol of the chapter, with David recently, with a basketball game of today. After the speaker. the chapter. Following this event, figure out whether they count Menashe holding the position of and social featuring the activities the Ft. Wayne Alephs won the the miles west or east of Bul- officers for the new term were Mazkir. A Talent Night is being planned installed into office. city championship after a hard- gaira, to their respective chap- by Lincoln. fought tournament. ters.