0.0.0.0.0.0.0 The SHOFA Official Organ Aleph 3adik Aleph of B'nai B'rith MAY 23, 1941 No. 19 VOL. XVI AZA MEMBERS This Building Is More Interesting on the Inside MILTON MEHL SWEEP HONORS CHOSEN S.A.C. IN HILLEL MEMBER Washington, D. C. (B.B.N.S.) Tulsa, Okla Milton Mehl, of -That Aleph Zadik Aleph, B'nai Fort Worth, Texas, a prominent B'rith's youth organization, is attorney of that city, and former becoming a major source of out- chairman of District 7's B'nai standing leaders in the B'nai B'rith A. Z. A. committee. was B'rith Hillel Foundations was elected District 7's representative disclosed here this month with to the Supreme Acvisory Council the report that the three major of A. Z. A. Brother Mehl suc- national cultural honors in Hillel ceeds Louis Cohen of St. Smith, were won by boys who are also Ark., to that position. members of Aleph Zadik Aleph. At this meeting, Field Secre- Sheldon Genster, grand Aleph tary George Shendleman an- Godol of A. Z. A.'s District 6, nounced the District 7 A. Z. A. won first prize in the national Awards. The District Best Chap- Hillel essay contest on "Rashi.' ter Award went to Houston 136, Samuel Shanblum. University of with Birmingham 41 receiving Texas Hillel student. who won Honorabel Mentson, The B'nai the first place in the national B'rith Co-operation Award for Hillel oratorical contest. is a the District wen, to the A. D. member of the Ft. Worth Chap- Englsema nChapter 216 of Ok- ter of A. Z. A., and, in 1939 was lahoma City, Okta.. with Fort finalist in the national A. Z Worth 163 receiving Honorable Robert Bergmain member of the Brook- Sam Lasser of Houston 136 re- lyn College Hillel debating team. ceived the Aleph Mazkir's Award. which won the first national Hil- while Ellis Levin of Abe Freed lel debatin gchampionship, is a 118 (New Orleans) taking Hon- former president of the Brooklyn orable Mention together with Council of A. Z. A. er Institute Donal Tete of Fort Worth 163. Kerrville, Texas-Above is pictured the exterior of the dining hall Joe Barkoff of Freed 118 won where Alephs will congregate three times each day to take their meals at ational Con LEEDS ALEPHS vention and Tournament Finals to be held here July 12-18. This building quiet now, the Sopher Award, with Sidney but just wait until several hundred Alephs begin to send someone O low!" Mazer of Birmingnam taking Honorable Mention. STILL SAY next be to their own Maccabee Alephs homes. on behalf of the boy Ethan Allen, HERBACH, BISNO "THUMBS UP" Morty S e was "indeed at Burlington Sponsor Community pleased INITIATE 100 A. Z. A. was taking such an in- terest in the armed forces and that it was that type of spirit Washington, D. C.-A very IN HONOR CLASS Drive for Center from people left at home that was heartening letter of courage and necessary to the nation at this hope was received here today critical time." Philadelphia, Pa.-In a mass from the Leeds, England, chap- By MACY BROIDE initiation, with 100 new Alepha ter. Written by Louis Wigoder, nity Center under construction. Burlington, Vt.-Another Mac- Highland Pk. Aleph being brought into Philadelphia Advisor of the Pioneer Chapter cabee chapter brainchild became These same community leaders A. Z. A., Philadelphia had an of Leeds, the letter discloses that of age, in this city as announce- were quick to give credit for the on Winning State opportunity to honor Mr. and Mrs. entire project to Maccabee Alephs. Lowell Adelson, for whom the the Alephs are engaged in an ac- ment was forthcoming that at long last Burlington was to get a While the orchids were being tive program. dolled out by the big-wigs, they Debating Team class was named Joseph Herbach, District Three representative on. community center. This had been The chapter program has in- long sought for by the local didn't neglect to mention the fact the Supreme Advisory Council, cluded the giving of the Second Alephs and had come about large- that it was the local A. Z. A. By LEON SIMMONS presented a Legion of Honor Degree to a number of Alephs, ly through their efforts. chapter which took the initiative Los Angeles, Cal. Ephriam Placque to Lowell at this time. an installation of officers by the in seeing that every one of the Konigsberg, active member of It started way back last Sep- Julius Bisno. executive direc- sponsoring B'nai B'rith Lodge, Jewish lads at the nearby mili- Highland Park Chapter 300, tember with the Maccabee-spon- tor. addressed the gathering, and an address by Brother Leib Jaffe, emerged victorious in the Cali- sored First Annual Community tary post who were unable to re- welcomed the new Alephs into the a member of the Palestinian Skit Nite. which netted $200 for turn to their home for Passover fornia State Tournament finals of Order. Ben Frank, district chair- B'nai B'rith, an address by Eu- the center building fund. Finan- were placed in Burlington homes the National Forensic League in man for B'nai B'rith A. Z. A.: ropean refugees. for the holidays. Because of this, debate. Hundreds of members of cial condition of the Hebrew Harry Gilbert, chairman of the some 150 ex-New York City Na- high schools throughout the coun- The members of the chapter school necessitated the scrapping Philadelphia Advisory Board, and are very active in communal af- of the sinking fund and building- tional Guardsmen, including try competed for top honors in Fred Weiss, city director, also fairs, assisting the Old Folks Aleph Morty Haves. brother of their respective states in debate, addition plan, but the Maccabees spoke. Awards were given to the were undaunted. the District One Field Secretary, oratory, extemporaneous speak- Home. the Jewish Hospital and winners in the Philadelphia Re- ere able to enjoy the long ing, and other modes of public the Zionist Council, gional contests. Pressure was brought to bear time-honored Pesach Sader in the speaking. Each state sends two The Leeds Alephs always look The A. Z. A. representatives about a month ago upon the B'nai representatives to the National ward to letters from the B'rith lodge for support of a move Forensic Finals: California send- are planning to attend the B'nal Alephs of America, and it is sug- B'rith District Three convention that would turn unused space in ing Aleph Konigsberg as one of gested that if you haven't writ- the Hebrew school into a recrea- Ten More Flags in Atlantic City on the week-end their finalists. The national con- ten yet, do so now. You can ad- tion room and lounge. Gaining of May 25. Irving Levitas. na- dress your letters to: Mr. Louis Given for Rallies test was held in the "Blue Grass tional cultural director, will ad- instantaneous approval, complete country" of Lexington, Kv. with Wigoder, 134, Chapeltown Road, dress the gathering on the work plans were made by the Alephs the Highland Park Aleph taking Leeds, England. and the new youth center seemed and program of A. Z. A. Washington, D. After ex- fifth place in the "National Ra- definite. amining late reports on the dio Speaking Contest" over 85 Just as the chapter had every- Youth and Democracy Rallies, other contestants. Over one thou- TEXAS thing ready, the Burlington Jew- Mr. Sam Beber. President of sand students jammed the nation- ish Welfare Board was formed the Supreme Advisory Council. al finals representing nearly forty TEXAS primarily to help the soldiers of announces that the following states in the union. Jewish faith stationed at nearby chapters would also receive Aleph Ephriam Konigsberg This Fort Ethan Allen Affiliated with flags: born in Shanghai, China. and This Welfare Boards throughout Amer- McKeesport 94 reared in Manilla, Philippine Is- ica, all of whom are interested in Augusta 192 lands, came to the United States centers, the man who had or- Deborah 263 just one and a half years ago. He Year ganized the Burlington chapter Portsmouth 362 is now a graduating senior at the was contacted through A. Z. A.'s Miami 322 Hollywood High school and has representatives on the body and Royal Palm 396 been a member of the Highland West Palm Beach 340 the idea was sold to them Park A. Z. A. for several months. Cyrus Adler A. C. (Houston, At present, financial plans are Only 17 years of age, Aleph 18th Texas) being discussed and according to Konigsberg's dynamic speaking National Joseph Ullman 110 G. A city fathers it should be only a ability lists him as a probable National Kohut 330. matter of weeks before Burling- and contestant for Convention VISIT ton will have a Jewish Commu- 1942's National A. Z. A. Finals. Convention VISIT MEXICO Kerrville Texas MEXICO Kerrville Texas AFTERTHE JULY CONVENTION 12-18 CONVENTION A Z G-fr B'NAI B'RITH Convention News Page 8 AZZA Gb B'NA! B'RITH Page z THE SHOFAR May 23, 1941 Honor War Dead The Aleph 3adik Alaph of B'nai Birth A Memorial Day Prayer EDITOR JULIUS BISNO Each year on the thirtieth day of May, We honor those boys who marched away; ASSISTANT EDITOR BEN BARKIN Marched, their souls bursting with pride, ASSISTANT EDITOR IRVING LEVITAS Fighting for a cause which since has died. ART EDITOR JACK SHAFTON Never again would the cannons rumble! CONTRIBUTING EDITORS WILLIAM KAPLAN, MAURICE S. Never again would the nations crumble! GLASER, BERNARD GOLDSTEIN, LOWELL ADELSON, SEY- Washington, D. With Me- MOUR HOLTZMAN, SOL BREIBART, NATHAN WAHLBERG, For they were fighting a war to end wars morial Day approaching on May And we would enjoy peace for evermore. GEORGE SHENDELMAN, HY HAVES, SID FRANKLIN, LEON- 30, various A. Z. A. Chapters ARD BELOVE, BOB FRIEDMAN, AARON ZUCKER, MARVIN throughout the country are pre- LEVIN. They went over there and were glad to fight, paring for pilgrimages to honor Because they knew their cause was right; SUPREME ADVISORY COUNCIL: Sam Beber, Omaha, Nebr. President; Jacob their local war dead. If your But those poor souls who there were slain J. Pa.. Lieberman, Second Vice- Los President: Angeles, Calif. Julius Bisno, First Vice-President Washington, D. Joseph Executive Herbach, Director; Philadelphia Ben Chapter has not made arrange- Never realized they had died in vain. Barkin Washington, C. Assistant Executive Director: Irving Levitas, Washington, ments for such a pilgrimage, start National Cultural Director: Hyman Goldstein, Washington, D. Treasurer: doing so now. Pictured above is Wilfred B. Feiga, Worcester. Mass.; Henry Monsky. Omaha Nebr. Louis Cohen, Ft. Oh, what fools these mortals be Smith, Ark. Sidney Kusworm, Dayton, Ohio: Philip M. Klutznick, Omaha, Nebr. the delegation from the Simon At- Into a graveyard they turn the sea: Maurice Bisgyer Washington, D. C.: Nicholas M. Brazy, Ft. Wayne, Ind.: Alfred M. las Chapter 126 of Washington, And the earth from human blood turns red Cohen, Cincinnati, Ohio: Joe Borenstein, Chicago, III.; Irving Kaler, Atlanta, Ga. and D. C., as they laid a wreath at the Sol Dizenfeld, Ambridge, Pa. tomb of the Unknown Soldier in While men pray to God and wish they were dead the National Cemetery in Arling- THE SHOP is published twenty-one times per year. Monthly during July, Au- ton, Virginia. We know all the misery that comes with war but still So 24th St Omaha. Nebr. and 1003 St. W., Washington, D. offices, gust Advisory and Council September, of the and Aleph semi-monthly Zadik Aleph from of October B'nai B'rith, through Publication June, by the Supreme 4504 Men are given guns and told to kill, Second Class Matter Sept. 27 1939, at K the Postoffice at Omaha Nebraska, Entered under And so they kill, not knowing why; the Act of August 1912 Notices of changes in postoffice addresses should be The They only know that the enemy must die. mailed to 4504 So. 24th St. Omaha, Nebr. We must learn to win battles with a peaceful MAY 23, 1941 $1 Per Year hand And not with armies that destroy the land: 4 It is for youth today, who tomorrow will be men To see that such things never happen again. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR And so in tribute to those boys who fought, Let us say a prayer and leave this thought: Oh, please, dear God, put a stop to all war, And let peace reign supreme, for evermore. THE SHOFAR, contend that we must act. but he urges Washington, D. C. that we do so in dynamic fashion. -By JEROME ARNOWITZ, TO THE EDITOR: would call to Aleph Mayer's attention the It was with dire foreboding that I read fact that the youth of his native land Erwin S. Mayer's open letter to z. A. adopted policy of dynamic action on the PUZZLE Montclair Chapter 324. in the last issue, for believe this is basis that this was a world for, of, and beginning to an effort to make A. Z. A. by youth and what results did it ac- a junior political organization. complish? The youth of Spain adopted Although I carefully read and re-read positive dynamic direction that pointed straight to HELL Would Aleph Mayer BYOMax.E.Baer, Aleph Mayer's article I cannot help but take issue with him the contention wish such an end to the youth of that A Z must adopt some definite believe the pitfall encompassing the Director BNAI BRITH direction Does Aleph Mayer forget that suggestion of Aleph Mayer's is, he fails perintendent of Documents, the definite direction A. is to to take into consideration what happens Vocational Service Washington, D. C. Ask for Mis- Lillian Wald Club mold a youth who has belief in democ when youth becomes dynamic. When youth racy concept his religion, fraternal becomes dynamic it becomes. in the same Bureau cellaneous Bulletin No. 312, 1938. Installed in N. Y. bond with s fellow breadth This same youth. ing of his communal problems, and the with all the intelligence can heartfelt desire to be worthwhile mem- in span of ranging from sixteen to twenty-one years of age. has, according to Q. Can you please tell me about Q Can you pelase give me in- By BERT JEKOMAN ber of society? Not only, however, does Aleph Mayer Aleph Mayer's contention the same ability opportunities in the field of bac- formation. on the profession of New York, N. For the first to think and act with mature understand ing. the same calm consideration, the same teriology?- M., Philadelphia. osteopathy? Herbert Fletman, time in its history, A. Z. A. has a practical experience as our father's or Bacteriology is the science Philadelphia. chapter named after a woman. what he chooses to refer as "the old that deals with phases of bac- A. According to the Diction- The Lillian D. Wald Aleph Club, heartily condemn Aleph Mayer's sug- named after the renowned Amer- gestion and offer to him counter pro- teria. The bacteriologist may do ary of Occupational Titles, the ican and Jewish social service posal that he procure a copy of FIVE his work in the field of medicine. osteoppath "heals illness by ap- Jecrist FOLD AND FULL and endeavor to ac- worker. was formally inducted complish its suggestions and I then chal The agricultural bacteriologist plication of mechanical braces, into A. Z. A. at Temple Adath lenge him to show how any organizatio makes bacteriological examina- manipulation of bones, muscles, can become sterile by perpetuating the Jeshuran, Sunday evening, April ideals of our religion, by invigorating tions of water, milk, food sam- nerves, and application of other 27th. democracy by xemplifying brotherly love, ples, soils and other substances mechanical remedies to readjust and by the footsteps and by relating to agriculture. The vet- faulty body structure that he be- The chapter was given its first listening and heeding the sage advice of our fathers before erinary bacteriologist conducts ex- lieves is the cause of the illness; degree by Howard Chapnick, JULIAN STANSKY Aleph Mazkir, advises patients to avoid habits Aleph Godol of the Rayim Chap- periments, researches and diag- World's Fair Aleph Club, ter, assisted by a degree team "Days of Our Years," by Pierre College Point, N. Y. noses relative to animal diseases. that have caused raulty structure composed of Rayim and Inwood Van Paasen. Hillman-Curl Co. The bacteriology technician per- of body." Alephs. Here is the book that made lit- the case-study of the American forms chemical and bacteriologi- There are six osteopathic col- erary history. It is the record of cal tests under direction of a bac- Haves, Field Secretary of Jew. This case-study is not the leges in the United States which teriologist. There is a growing District 1, in his usual fine style, a journalist that saw Europe go best one Adamie could have have been approved by the Am- to pieces during the decades of field for these professionals in delivered a very stirring speech chosen, since one feels that Ada- erican Osteopathic Association. 1920 to 1940. In it, you will find mic approves of the assimilated clinical, research, and public on "The Duties of Youth in the High school graduation and at the details of the Ethiopian strug- health laboratories. World Today.' Following Mr. Jew. However. if only to know least two years or college work Haves' address, Zeth Katz of the gle for indepenaence, which was We do not know the extent to how many Jews nave tried to ad- of a prescribed nature are re- Rehobeth chapter rendered sev- the first stroke in international just themselves to the American which prejudice operates in these quired for entrance. You must eral Palestinian songs. thievery, and which killed the scene, the study is interesting. occupations. Our feeling is that then pursue a four-year course, League of Nations as an effec- a well-trained Jewish youth can The officers of the chapter were Many more volumes are promised followed in some states by addi- tive body. The Spanish Revolu- in this series. find a place in the field, partieu- installed by Haves, assisted by tional training in surgery and tion and the Palestine conflict larly with municipal and state Dan Alter, Aleph Godol of Inwood, "Julius Rosenwald," by M. R. internship. are also discussed in detail, with boards of health and with the and Sumner Hoffman, Aleph Go- Werber. Published by Harpers. United States Public Health Serv- Opportunities in the field are dol of Cyrus Adler. Following the Here is a biography of one of the ice. believed to be good, there being induction of officers, the chapter's greatest American Jews of our room for more practitioners. A charter was presented to Mr. day. The name of Julius Rosen- high percentage of osteopaths go Jacob Harrison, President of the Q. Where can I get informa- wald is today part of the humani- Temple Adath Jeshuran, who de- tion on positions in soil conserva- into general practice. Staff posi- tarian pattern of American life. tions are also open in osteopathic livered an interesting talk. Also As an ardent participant in most tion? David A. Stern, Milwan- kee, Wis. hospitals, clinics and colleges. addressing the gathering was the of the great ventures in philan- Doctors of osteopathy are em- chapter's advisor, Mr. Frank A. Employment may be found throphy of the last decade, Ros- with the Federal Soil Conserva- ployed by the athletic depart- Hirsch, formerly of Chelsea 238 enwald's life is truly in the Jew- tion Commission Watch your meats of some schools and col- and, at present, Assistant Direc- ish spirit. Negro schools, slum- leges, by athletic clubs, and by tor of the Hebrew Institute of local postoffice for announce- clearance, the University of Chi- industrial and commercial organ- University Heights Community ments of examinations in the cago, various Jewish funds field or write to the United States izations. They serve state and Center. these all have benefited from Cevil Service Commission, Wash- municipal board sof health. In charge of the evening's af- Julius the work of Julius Rosenwald. fairs were the chairman. Gar- SALUPION ington, D. C. You may obtain a For further information I re- The story of his life is the story son, Aleph S'Gan: Sid Selzer, bibliography on soil erosion and of an Ameican Jew: it should be fer you to the monograph, Os- Aleph Godol; and Bert Feldman, read as such water conservation (published by teopathy as a Career. published Aleph Sopher. Advisor Hirsch "Haym Solomon," by Howard the Department of Agriculture) by The Institute for Research presided. by visiting your local library or 537 So. Dearborn Street, Chica- Fast. This is the best one volume by sending 60 cents to the Su- life of the man who has been go, Ill. (75c). Also consult the called "The Financier of the Am- guidance leaflet on Osteopathy, Utica Plans for published by the U. S. Office of Sweetheart Dance erican Revolution. It is told in WOOD LIKE TO HAMMER IT INTO Education, Washington, D. C. a dramatic style, with vivid de- EVERY ALEPH'S HEAD THAT THEY (5c) By SEYMOUR RIBYAT scription and conversations seat- tered throughout the book. There ARE GETTING A PLEN-T SQUARE (EDITOR'S NOTE: Mr. Baer Utica, N. Y.-Sol R. Soldbas side-comments on various person- is no need at this point to retell DEAL ON THEIR CONVENTION, will answer through this column Chapter 325 will hold its Sweet= alities and incidents to enliven the story that Fast recounts so IT'S PLANE TO SEE THAT I'M ON questions of general interest on heart dance at the Hotel Utica, the story, This entire book is an well; every Aleph should read THE LEVEL WHEN ASSURE YOU occupations and vocational prob- May 29. As the next day is Me- this book and take pride in the THAT YOU WON'T BE BOARD FOR excellent background for the lems. Write to him at 1003 K morial day the theme will be pa- fact that the American Jew play- A MOMENT. FILE YOUR REGISTRA~ Street, N. W., Washington, D. C.) triotic, with tickets, decorations, present World War II, and its TION APPLICATION favors, etc., in red, white and reading will give the Aleph an ed such a great role in the fight NOW! blue. understanding of the whys and for Independence 5 Maccabee Alephs Votes have been colected from wherefores of many seemingly the local Jewish fraternities, so- mysterious events of the day. On All-State Band rorities, and other organizations "From Many Lands," by Louis with the following Utica beauties Adamic. Harpers Co. Louis Ada- being selected for the Sweetheart mie has been working for many By MACY BROIDE Burlington, Vt. Picked as contest: Edna Glover, Anna Rita years on a theme that Ellis Is- land has contributed as much, if members of the 1941 all-tate Rosenblum, Pearl Brooks, Sylvia not more, to America's develop Write band, made up of the 100 best Morgan and Shirley Stark The ment as has Plymouth Rock. In LEARNED musicians in Vermont, were judges at the dance will decide Bob Wool, Bunny Abrams, Her- on the Sweetheart. Bouquets of substantiation of his thesis, in this book he gives the reader .AZ.A.CIRCULATING man Thomas, Mayer Goldberg red, white and blue will be pre- case histories of many types of and David Frank. Wool was sented to the contestants and & immigrants that have added their LIBRARY. JACK also named to the all-state cup to the Sweetheart. The judges SHAFTON cultures to America's pattern. Of WASHINGTON chorus and Goldberg played will be: Mr. Ira Ball, Mr. Harold 1003 STREET a solo clarinet in the band. Hymes, Dr. Julius Ribya, Mr. especial interest to the Aleph is =fidelity George Kaplan and Dr. Edward Berman, May 23, 1941 THE SHOFAR Page 3 RED CROSS FUND TOPS $2,000 MARK Tri-State Conclave GREATER BOSTON NEWS Worcester Alephs TOLLIN URGES August 1-4 Near Head "Bundles" Drive Lake Champlain A. Z. A. Champions to Appear quet, made a fine impression on As Charter Group CHAPTERS TO In Boston Henry Epstein and everybody who net him and By MACY BROIDE Billy Suckle of Oak ane 363, in- proved that he deserves every- Burlington, Vt.-For the first Worcester, Piled high ternational A. Z. A. debating thing grand that is said about to the ceiling of the A. Z. A. Cen- REACH QUOTA time in A. Z. A. history a region champions for the past two years, him. He is the type of fellow ter in Worcester are more than will hold a summer camp-con- will debate the Greater Boston that exemplified all of the ideals a half ton of ladies' men's and vention and tournament com- Council debating champions on of Z. A. If there was only children's clothes collected in the Washington, D. -The Atlan- bined. The Tri-State Region will June 8, at the Chelsea Hebrew about a half a dozen more Suc- "Bundles for Britain" Campaign, ta A. A. Council sent in a check pioneer this endeavor during the School. This will be the feature kles. He was invoted to speak at Inc sponsored by Worcester for $145.00 for the A. z. A. Am- summer of 1941 with the first of a gala program that is being five different Parents' Day pro- Chapter 52. bulance Fund which enabled Dis- annual summer convention being sponsored by the council cultural grams. Schoolwork, time and dis- held in Burlington. The bid of Still the only organization to trict Five to grasp the lead from committee. During the evening tance made it necessary for him collect clothes in Worcester un- District Seven in the total contri- Maccabee 354 was accepted by the newly elected council offi- to turn down all but the invita- the region in its monthly con- der Bundles for Britain, the chap- butions to the Ambulance Fund. cers will be installed. Dancing tion to Woonsocket, Rhode Is- ter has met with great success in The sum of $2,116.37 has been clave. will follow Epstein is a for- land Present plans call for a three- colecting the more than 1,000 raised thus far, announced Aaron mer member of the University day affair at Sand Dunes resort Attention All Sophers. The pounds of "Bundles" in a few Tollin, general chairman of the of Pennsylvania debating team, on the shores of historic Lak mere fact that your chapter is weeks and will continue the cam- drive. However, contributions are and Suckle is the leading debat- Champlain, just north of Burling- not getting the publicity it de- paign indefinitely. continuing to come in and all er on the Harvard freshman ton. Meals, sleeping quarters, serves is your fault. Do not for- Bundles for Britain, Inc., of chapters are asked to send their team This is one program sessions, tournament games, and get to typewrite your articles New York has granted the chap- contributions to headquarters im- that the Boston A. Z. A. will recreation will all be had at this and send them into Maury Glas- ter a charter granting it full priv- mediately never forget The Council er immediately. If they are not ilidges and the chapter is regis- Here are the totals as of May summer colony. The convention-tournament will and the Clover Aleph Club is to in on time they will not be pub- tered with the state department. 12: be commended for having ar- feature in addition, two dances lished. So let's all get on the After the clothes are sorted District Five Again Leading ranged it. and a musical review all as part ball and see to it that the Bos- out they are transported to New District Five $ 521.00 of the gala affair together with Hats off to Boston Amos 189 ton chapters get their due share York, where they are insured District Seven 497.72 what Burlington terms "the great- for a swell spring frolic at the of publicity in the Shofar against sinking while on voyage District One 349.21 est array of speakers ever as- Bradford Roof. With strong com- Cliff Brauer, the handsome Past and forwarded to the bombed and District Three 277.17 sembled for any convention other District Aleph Godol, is a good homeless people of Britain. District Two petition from the Junior eague 242.57 than the international gathering. convention dance they put over example that his interest in A. Collecting the clothes each week District Four 152.70 From 100 upward are expected a great affair. The work that Z. A. did not end the day he is the committee headed by Dany District Six 76.00 to converge in Burlington for the went into it was awarded with a reached his majority He is still Katz, Morton Israel, Udell Goff vitally interested in the good and and Lester Katz, Aleph Godol and Total Contributions very successful program. The mu- $2,116.37 event which will start on Friday, 'August 1. and will break up on sic was great and the crowd was welfare of every chapter in Dis- Aleph S'gan, respectively, of District One Monday morning, August 4. swell We must also mention trict 1 and is always ready to do Chapter 52, together with the ad- Previous Contributions $299.86 The general committee con- the Sweetheart Dance of Louis whatever he can for any chapter visors of the chapter. Maccabee 354, Burlington, Vt. 6.00 sisting of Aleph Godol Ginsburg, Needel 402, which was O. K. whenever he is called upon. He Chelsea 238 The very active Lynn Aleph Club still possesses his conquering 10.00 Val Lipidow, Jack Goldman, Bun- offer the newly adopted son of Bronx-Manhattan Council 5.00 ny Abrams and Macy Broide have put across a basket dance that ability when it comes to the the Greater Boston A. Z. A., one Max Berkwitz 293, Pitts- been handling the affairs of the saw over 125 couples enjoying weaker sex. Suckle by name, fifty dollars to field, Mass. 25.00 convention thus far, but perma- themselves. The A. Z. A. co-op- Here is one for Bob Ripley's speak at their banquet May Rahbi Lasker Aleph Club. nent committees will be appoint- eration as usual was excellent "Believe It or Not" column. The or Edward J. Voke of Chelsea Lynbrook, N. Y 3.35 ed shortly to deal with all matters and the fraternal spirit was un- Burlington, Vermont, B'nai B'rith was the guest Spreaker at the Pa- history making con- matched The girls were lovely lodge was recently prepared to rents Day program sponsored by Total District One $349.21 is CHALLEN The Clover Aleph Club's an- the Clover Aleph Club and Chel- District Two niversary program was a tre- sea 238 Medford 288 con- Haves Guest at Previous Contributions $242.57 mendous success Bouquets tinues its quest for the District this time to Bob Dreyer, Sam Bridgeport Smoker 1 Best Chapter Award for 1942 Total District Two $242.57 District No. 1 Briefs Rovner and George Cohen for in a most successful manner. It's District Three the work they did in making By DAVE BAUMAN annual cabaret night was with- Previous Contributions $238.67 their affair the success that it Bridgeport, Conn One of the out an equal socially as well as Har Sinai 60, Philadel- The District leaders met in was. many activities of the Park City financially, The entertainment phia, Pa. 6.50 Worcester last week and the do- We welcome into the ranks of chapter is an annual supper; this was better than average and we McKeesport 94 25.00 ings are now shipped post-haste A. Z. A. advisors Attorney Louis year's supper was held at the cannot recall an affair in which Samuel Greenstone 201, to you all. (A Texas drawl, you Winer of the Lynn Aleph Club. local Jewish Community Center the spirit of A. Z. A. was so evi- Jersey City, N. J. 2.00 know.) Waconah Camp, just out- The new advisor was invited up on Wednesday, May 7. at 8 p. m. dent. Their Parents' Day pro- Pioneer 24, Washington, side of Pittsfield, Mass. has been to a couple of the Shoe City The committee in charge com- gram was very impressive with Pa. 5.00 chosen as the site for the Dis- chapter's meetings to act as a prised Herb Steinhardt, chair- 'CB" Brauer as guest speaker. trict Summer Camp convention. judge in the debates and after man: assisted by Murray Lipnick, In the city of intellectuals, Total District Three $277.17 Labor Day week-end will be the seeing the great work that A. Z. Joe Horowitz and Eugene Demick. Constitution 383 is getting back District Four time when the boys and girls of A. is doing. the fraternal spirit There was a 25-cent entrance fee into the swing of things. Their Previous Contributions $ 92.00 District 1 get together. No, fel- that it creates and the outstand- charge for the boys of the chap- raffle was a success, they were Stockton 47 57.80 lows, this isn't a typeographical ing work that it is doing for ter, but Hy Haves, one of the excellent hosts to the last re- Portland 65 2.90 error but an absolute fact. The Judaism he ready agreed to act main guest speakers, was exempt gional meeting under the old administration has thought it as an advisor to the new group from this assessment setup, and are doing some A. Z. Total District Four $152.70 wise to invite the young ladies and is at present very active in Now that the basketball season A. fifth column work in Bel- District Five of Pittsfield and the surround- that capacity Past G. A. G. is over. the boys are going in big mont, and their work along these Previous Contributions $361.00 ing area to our evening affairs. Stan Rabinowitz, guest speaker for softball. Tyrus Marks, ath- lines is showing results In Bull City 408, Durham, Another feature of the camp at 238's sixth anniversary ban- letic chairman, is in charge of ar- answer to a great many queries N. C. 10.00 will be its strict observance of rangements for the entrance of a the Aleph Sopher who had the Atlanta A. Z. A. Council 145.00 a Kosher table, More details team in the Jewish Community nerve to crash the Tufts-R. I. Old Dominion 370, Nor- later. Driscoll Speaks at Center Softball league. State basketball thrilerl during folk, Va. 5.00 Sunday, May 18, 1941, saw O. P. J. C. Celebration the current season was Aleph the Providence, R. I. Alephs fea- Maccabee to Sponsor Hirshberg the Junior of Medford Total District Five $521.00 ture a school of A. Z. A. at their By ISIDORE REIMER Tri-State Tourney 288 It is a pleasure to give District Six meeting place, the Congregation- Brooklyn, N. Y.-A. Z. A. Par- you the very good news that Bob Previous Contributions $ 56.00 al Sons of Abraham Synagogue ents and Founders day was ob- Cort of Dorchester's leading A Akiba 382, Chicago, Ill 15.00 in Providence, R. I. George Stein By BURT GINSBURG served by the Ocean Parkway Z. A. family is showing raipd Iron Range 308, Hibbing, our District Godol, Haves, Cambridge, Mass. the Tri- Jewish Center Chapter 375 with signs of recovery. We, as do all Minn. 5.00 Field Secretary, were among State Regional meeting held in a special program including of his many friends, sincerely those who wore the cap and Cambridge, Mass. on April 27, a hope that he will be up and Total District Six $ 76.00 speakers and entertainment. The new constitution was passed gown. popular Brooklyn educator and around in the near future. District Seven Bob Cort, Past District Aleph which calls for something entire- instructor, Mr. Joseph C. Driscoll, Previous Contributions $472.72 Mazkir, is holding his own at ly different from other Regional of Erasmus Hall High school, was Beth-El Prepares Birmingham 41 25.00 Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. activities. The new constitution the guest speaker. Mr. Driscoll's Letters are in order. calls for a winter and a summer Complete Program Total District Seven $497.72 remarks were very stimulating, Herb Weinstein, in Tri- due to his vast experience with convention, with monthly region- al meetings discontinued. Macca- By TWO HAROLDS State, has been deferred for Total Contributions $2,116.37 every-day problems of youth, and four years due to this itnended his many contacts with parents. bee 354 of Burlington, Vermont, Brooklyn, N. -The Beth-El entrance into Medical School, of Flatbush Aleph club has ap- Dave Haber. Aleph Kohen Godol was unanimously awarded the Cardozo Wins Third The Burlington, Vermont chap- of the chapter, and District One first summer tournament-conven- pointed Myron Bichler as tem- ter, late recipient of the Distrist tion which will be held in camp porary Aleph Mazkir, and Harold oratory champ, also addressed the By AL ECKHAUS audience. The entertainment con- convention style on the week-end Breidbart and Harold Pfeffer to 1 best chapter award, will spon- sisted of showing the latest addi- beginning August 1. co-ordinate their abilities to ful- Brooklyn, N. Y -The Benjamin sor a summer camp convention fill the duties of the Aleph So- Cardozo Aleph club won their from Friday, August 1 to Mon- tion to the chapter's movie picture Georgie Stein, District 1 Aleph day morning, August 4. pher. The Beth-El chapter is third straight game in the Brook- film, an outing to Cloves Godol, spoke, as did Charles Ber- lyn Council softball tourney, by Park, Staten Island. A musicale man, deputy of Tri-State Region. striving wholeheartedly to make The meeting at Worester also A. Z. A. worthwhile and is em- defeating Bay Ridge, 10-7, at saw the formulation and approv- program concluded the observ- Marine Park, Brooklyn. Every barking on a genuine Five-Point al for a District 1 Canadian Camp ance. regular on Cardozo's nine got at program Convention. It is to be held the The O. P. J. C. chapter recent- Maccabee Holds on least one hit, which brings the In athletics, Beth-El has al- last few days of June and will total runs for three games to 32 ly played host to the orphans of to Ethan Allen ready played three games. Los- be sponsored by the Canadian the Pride of Judea Children's and hits to 35, which is on the ing the first to Manhattan Beach, lodges and A. Z, A. chapters. It's Home, the only one of its kind in Spirit the team had an even greater loss average of 11 runs scored per not so far to Canada, you know. game. The game was closely con- Brooklyn. Entertainment, con- in the fractured arm of Philadelphia A. Z. A. and the sisting of a series of skits per- tested until the sixth inning, when formed by the Alephs of the chap- Washington, D. Macca- Lesensky Latest reports from New York boys got-together once Cardozo scored four runs. more on the week-end of May bee 354, of Burlington, Vt., re- Lenny's home inform us that his ter, was the main attraction at this affair. The four skits shown gistered a protest regarding the arm is in a cast, but he is rapidly 17 and 18. Mr. Harry Brager, the Bronx-Manhattan Deputy, an- were titled 'Chaos in Classics, basketball championship of the recovering The second game was Council Re-Organized nounced that the eight Philadel- "Superman," "The Operation,' Eastern Coast. It had been noteworthy victory for our team stated that the Reuben Miller over the Kingsway chapter, by a Long Island, N. The reor- phia chapters invited the New and "Fun With a Psychist." An score of 6-2, with Lenny cheering ganized Long Island Council held York Alephs to the city of Broth- old-time movie was also shown. Aleph Club of Philadelphia had us from the sidelines. The team Community singing, and the pre- acquired that title, but Mac- an Inter-Chapter Smoker on May erly Love. A mammoth dance. cabee states that they never cheerfully bowed to the Gustave 25. Famous stars of stage and sports carnival, and all-around sentation of gifts to the orphans, Hartman chapter in the most re- screen were in atendance. Various good time awaited those boys as well as the serving of refresh- played the Reuben Miller Club. cent athletic contest. Alephs from the Metropolitan who accept the invitation. ments. concluded this affair. The Since the Burlington Alephs The Brooklyn Council will hold special committee which worked are the District One Cham- Two hundred and twenty-seven New York region also attended. magazines have been gathered by an A. Z. A. track and field tour- on this community service proj- pions, they 'hold on to their our diligent members under the REMEMBER! nament on Sunday, May 25, at ect consisted of Stanley Flamm, title. The independent spirit direction and management of our TEXAS IN JULY Wingate Field. There is a new chairman, Isidore Reimer. Chester of Ethan Allen still rides in Social Service Committee. They SAVE $1.00 BY Brooklyn A. Z. A, trophy for the Kandell, Eli Berman and Nathan the hills of Vermont. will be distributed to a needy or- REGISTERING winning chapter. Jasinowsky. ganization, NOW! Page 4 THE SHOFAR May 23, 1941 Brandeis Club to Be "Swing vs. Classics' NORTH OF THE Installed in Malden DIST. 2 BRIEFS Debated in St. Louis By SYD SUGARMAN Malden, Mass The latest link By SIDNEY ZIMBALIST in the chain of A. Z. A. chapters For the second consecutive in the Greater Boston area is the year, Julius Kapplowitz of Max St. Louis, Mo.-Now that the Going up! Toronto, Ontario of the fIve-fold-ane-full program Louis D. Brandeis Aleph Club of E. Meisel Chapter 388, has won mammoth combined District 2 now has three A. Z. A. chapters of the fraternity. Convention and A. Z. A. Revue Malden, which will be duly in- -the original 103, the newly- the district essay contest. The Highlighting the first anniver- stalled on June 2nd, 1941. With has come and gone, this chapter is formed Moses Gelber Aleph Club contest this year took the form settling down to an intensive ac- sary celebration of the Sons of the addition of this new chapter, of a book review contest which and the recently-acquired Colle- tivity and membership drive. Utopia Aleph Club, in Vontreal Malden now boasts of having two gians, The three groups joined Aleph Kapplowitz took first hon- Junior B'nai B'rith chapters. The Following the precedent of the City, last week, was the presen- ors in with his review of the hands during the Parents' and new chapter already has a softball past few years, A. Z. A. 28 is again tation of rings by Hy Haves, Dis- Founder's Day celebrations, when currently popular book "The over 150 parents and friends at- trict A. Z. A. director, to Aleph team, a debating team and a bowl- presenting its eagerly-awaited Mortal Storm." Julie's entry was Godol Abe Wineperg and Ath- ing team. Recently the Louis D. 'Pre-Season Boat Ride" on the tended the gathering held at a the unanimous choice of the three Brandeis Aleph Club, in coopera- 25th of May, aboard the steamer letic Chairman Irving Swersky. local synagogue. "Gus' Wein- judges. His review will now be Haves was also guest of honor tion with its sponsoring B'nai Capitol, "the finest stern-wheeler stien, head of the ocal B. B.-A. B'rith Lodge, organized a Voca- entered in competition with the in the world." This annual moon- at a youth rally, held at the Y. Z. A. advisory board, addressed six other district winners to de- light trip and dance has always M. H. A., and sponsored by the tional Guidance Bureau. the group. Regional Deputy Les local Z. A. council. Many par- The advisors to the new chap- termine the winner of the 1941 turned out a huge success, mark- Pasis, of Hamilton, who spoke national book review contest. ter are Samuel Stohn, prominent ing one of the highlights of the ents, Alephs, B'nai B'riths and to the parents, announced that in youth work in the Malden area: Nice going, Julie, and here's hop- A. Z. A. social season. Advance a field office was soon to be es- friends attended to listen to Hy's Hy Wolf, active Ben B'rith and ing! ticket sales indicate another Z. address on the advantage of A. tablished in Monerea: the first Z. A. Hy also entertained the There still isn't enough pub- A. 28 success! Dr. Max Berman, past president of its kind in Canada. A very gathering with a song, depicting of the Louis D. Brandeis Lodge, licity being sent in by district 2 Last Wednesday evening, the healthy sign, indeed! B'nai B'rith. the social life and activity of chapters for the SHOFAR. That Alephs of this chapter gathered Toronto chapter 103 will play The Boston director, Maurice S. spring fever seems to be lasting at the home of Advisor Hertzman Aleph Zadik Aleph. host to the Southern Ontario Re- Glaser, with the assistance of an lawfully long time. Remember, for a high instructive and enjoy- gional Council on May 24 and Dr. Grant Lathe, prominent Charles A. Berman, national depu- all articles for the SHOFAR are able evening. At that time the Canadian physician, addressed 25 which will see the lads ty, will install the officers and to be sent to the Cleveland Dis- Cultural Committee presented an indulge in the largest convention the first open meeting of the Alephs, with Morton Krasner as Reuben Brainin Aleph Club trict Office or your City Direc- original type of musical program of the region-'a round of A. Z. Aleph Godol and Eugene Black- tor. and debate, which was called the (Montreal, Quebec), held at the A. activity, covering every angle man as Aleph Mazkir. Have you been receiving the "Swing vs. Classics' program. Rialto Hall during the latter part The debate consisted of Alephs of April. Dr. Grant is at present new "District 2 A. Z. A. Bulle- New Bedford Cohen and Wise (who defended tin?' The Bulletin is sent out to Maccabee Alephs to doing research work at McGill Swing), engaging Advisors Hertz- University, and preparing a sur- Assists in Drive every Mazkir and advisor eevry man and Gross (who defended Lead Lodge Meeting vey of health conditions in Can- other Monday. If you haven't Classics), in a thrilling battle of ada. The survey will be included By BERNARD HERMAN been getting, let us know. By words and wit. After the playing By MACY BROIDE in his book, "The Fight for Life." New Bedford, Mass. Chapter the way drop us a line and let of some valuable records of Ad- Burlington, Vt. Wednesday, The members of the Reuben 394 Alephs solicited contribu- us know how you like it. visor Gross, illustrating the his- May 28, will enter the local rec- Brainin Club believe that Aleph tions of food kosher for Passover The Nick Brazy-Jerry Safer tory of Swing, several symphonies ord books as a red-letter day ac- Zadik Aleph, as a national youth to fill baskets that they distri- membership contest is no wcom- were played. The consensus of cording to advance dope on the organization, should join hands buted among New Bedford's ing into the home stretch with opinion favored the classical music. most novel co-operative plan yet across the continent in an effort needy Jewish families. This is an the Judah Touro Aleph Club, brought to the attention of the to help improve health conditions annual part of the New Bedford Denver 6, and Warren 131 lead- The immediate concern of this local Alephs. This has been the in Canada. Any comments from Chapter's communal service pro- ing in Classes A, B and C re- chapter is its membership. Toward date set for Maccabee chapter's Canadian chapters in this regard gram. The committee in charge spectively. A plaque will be pre- this end, plans are under way for next joint meeting with their will be appreciated, and should were Bernard Herman, chairman, sented to the winning chapter in an elaborate membership smoker sponsoring B'nai B'rith lodge, but be addressed to Aleph Sam En- Harold Leen, Milton Nisson and each classification at the end of to be held May 12. "The Largest as Alephs have expressed it al- gelberg, 4663 Esplanade Ave., Irwin Herman. The Alephs all the contest. Here is District 2's Postcards in the World" have ready "It'll be more than a joint Montreal, Canada, worked hard and accumulated a own big ten in membership: been sent to the prospects and we meeting.' good deal of food which helped Columbus 155 64 expect our membership to rise to Present plans call for the A. Z. Brooklyn Alephs at make passover happier for some St. Louis 28 57 wlel over 60 by the time of the A. chapter to take over the reins Jewish families. Lorain 267 53 national convention. in the B'nai B'rith rooms on the Hillel Foundation At a recent Friday evening Akron 114 53 lodge 'night with regular A. Z. service at Camp Edwards, the Alliance 275 48 A. meeting at which time By IRVING SCHREIBER Jewish Welfare Board of New Dayton 68 45 Zola Presents First Jerry Safur Pledge class will be Brooklyn, N. Y. The B'nai Bedford donated an Ark to the Mound City 412 44 Denver Annual Dance: given their first degrees. Follow- B'rith Junior League Regional men. A choir composed entirely 42 ing the meeting, each Ben B'rith Council of Brooklyn recently had of Alephs took part in the cere- Indianapolis 246 42 will be given an opportunity to a quiz night and dance at the mony. Emile Zola A. C. 40 Cleveland, the spring criticize both the meting and any Hillel Foundation at Brooklyn Plans for the crapter's first the fancy of all eligible young phase of A. Z. A. whatsoever. The college. As was to be expected, annual formal on June 30, in con- Nisenbaum Dies in Cleveland Alephs has turned to Alephs, of ocurse, will defend Brooklyn A. Z. A. turned out en junction with the Junior Girls the first annual Spring Revue and their Order. masse. A. Z. A. was further rep- B'nai B'rith, were discussed at a Indianapolis Accident Dance being given by the up and One month later, the old-timers resented by the presence of Isi- recent meeting as well as plans coming alephs of Emile Zola, will visit the A. Z. A. rooms on dore "Zeke" Nathanson ( of for a Parent's Day program. By RAY SUSSMAN Thursday, May 29, at the Jewish Center Ball Room. The reason for the night the Alephs hold their Brooklyn B'nai B'rith in charge of Indianapolis, One of the meetings, and they'll run a regu- most successful A. Z. A. invita- this sudden attention lie in the A. Z. A. activity) as master of fact that the revue has a cast of lar business program after which ceremonies and of Sol Kurlander tional tournaments held this year they, too, will have their meeting and Sender Seiver, advisors of Cleveland Briefs fifty, mostly girls, and the nation- ended in tragedy when Aleph ally famous orchestra of Clint and organization rt-comings OPJC chapter, who acted as Paul Nisenbaum of Indianapolis Noble will supply the music the ironed out for them. judges. Acting as the third judge Chapter 246 was killed in an au- Alephs love to dance to. B'nai B'rith Head Sam Alpert was Mrs. Berenson, president of Cleveland will have at least tomobile accident on the last has called the plan "The most Brooklyn Women's Auxiliary of two summer tournaments this night of the two-day tournament. On the eve of Declaration Day, constructive work toward closer B'nai B'rith. year. A tournament ofr all of the Cleveland Alephs will have the Returning home after escort- feeling and understanding and the As for the actual contest itself chapters|sponsored by the Heights treat of their young lives as they greatest stride toward furthering The team from the G. M. Seixas Lodge is being planned by the ing a girl to her home, Aleph see Zola's original presentation of Nisenbaum drove around a slow A. H. Freidland Aleph Club for Decoration Daze, with a Jewish A.-B'nai B'rith co-operation Junior League chapter captured next month, while Lakewood moving car. Apparently he swung accent. The revue has been writ- in the local annals." Aleph Go- the team award. This team con- out too far as the left wheels of dol Burt Ginsburg echoed senti- Chapter 403 is planning a city- ten by Aleph Herm Polen, who sisted of Misses Ruth Weiss and ments of the Alephs as well as wide tournament to take place his car went off the pavement. is also directing the show. The Sheila Weber. As for the indi- following the national conven- When he tried to swing back, the dance has been abley handled by many B'nai B'rith when he said vidual awards: Roslyn Nash of tion. front tire caugh on the edge of Aleph Mazkir Kaplan, that the event would "give each Sigma Rho copped first prize, the pavement. The car skidded while Aleph Harvey Metz is in side a chance to see the other closely followed by Connie Sosin The Ehrlich and Freud Aleph and overturned, roting over sev- charge of tickets and Aleph Godol side and at the same time bring of Kingsway and Irma Friedman Clubs have passed the 30 mark in eral times. Herb Lieberman, and Aleph S'gan honest, constructive criticism into of OPJC. membership\and have already pe- the open with each of us hearing After the quiz session was over titioned the S. A. C. for perman- Paul died a few minutes after Sammy Cowan are splitting the the other's story.' ent charters. The Zola chapter the accident occured. The other advertising chores between them- the Alephs and Alephettes danced occupants of the car, Moses Levy selves. Aleph Krieger is the chair- was granted its charter at the to the recorded music donated for Seixas Scouts to of Indianapolis and Harold Stein man of the entire affair. last meeting of the S. A. C. Ex- the occasion by Hillel. The hun- Receive Rally Flag ger and thirst of the guests was ecutive Committee. The present of South Bend sustained only Baseball practice has started pledge classes of Franks and minor injuries. early this season and from the satisfied by the delicious cookies Friedland will probably put them Paul was a Junior student at looks of things, the Zola will re- By CHARLES KATLIN and punch prepared by the girls. over the line and enable them to Butler University in Indianapo- peat their memorable feats of last Brooklyn, N. Y.-In recogni- lis. season, among which were riding apply for chapter status at the tion of President Roosevelt's des- Lorain Plans Full bicycles 14 miles to and from the S. A. C. meeting in July. That ignation of May 18 as Am An Cultural Program will leave Cleveland with only Cincinnati Mourns field of competition. All Cleve- American Day," the Gershom land chapters are hereby warned two Aleph Clubs. How about get- Mendez Seixas Chapter 406 cele- Leonard Becker to beware of the bicycle ball team. By SID GROSS ting on the ball, you guys in brated the occasion by appropriate ceremonies at the Educational Lorain, Ohio.-With all com- Glenville and Riis? As soon as The most distinguished guest mittees working full blast, Lorain all o fhte local Aleph Clubs be- Cincinnati, Onio. Cincinnati ever to attend an Z. A. affair Center. Highlight of the affair Alephs are being kept busy by come chapters, we're going to or- Chapter 54 mourns the passing in the city of Cleveland spoke to was the presentation of an Amer- ganize some more Aleph Clubs. away of the first pledge eligible the Alephs and parents of the ican flag to the Seixas-sponsored the chapter's activities. Recently, for the Jerry Safur-Nick Brazy Emile Zola Aleph Club when Mrs. E. J. Howenstine, former Meeting Report Gleanings: Boy Scout troop by the Alephs. Cleveland 209: Held its annual Pledge Class, Aleph Leonard Cleveland's Mayor Edward Bly= The flag was won by Seixas as a president of the Y. W. C. A., parent's day program at the Jew- Becker. thin delivered the main address result of the highly successful spoke on "girl and boy relation- at the chaptre's annual Parents' ships." Cultural chairman Danny ish Center with Advisor Lou Leonard had been active in the Youth and Democracy rally last February. Kerman has also started a voca- Weinberg delivering his tradi- Cincinnati chapter for over a and Founder's Day observance. tional guidance program with one tional speech. The chapter is year. The entire chapter, led by An old-time movie revival and Friedland Celebrates dance will be held by Seixas on speaker from a different voca- planning a Lag B'Omar tree Aleph Godol Norman Horowitz, May 24 in the Educational Cen- tional field every three meetings. planting and outing. attended the Memorial services. ter at 8:30 p. m., the proceeds C. E. Strong or the Lorain of- Cardozo 385: Mr. Edward First Anniversary to go to the A. Z. A. Ambulance fice of the Ohio State Employ- Blaugrund president of the Heights B'nain B'rith Lodge, was ent's and founder's day on May By GEORGE SPRINGER Fund of the United Jewish Ap- ment Bureau was the first speak- peal. the guest speaker at Cardozo's 11. The main address was deliv- Cleveland, Ohio.-The A. H. er. parent's day banquet help at ered by City Director Sidney Friedland Aleph Club celebrated The Colonal Isaac Franks chap- Brown's restaurant. A ninformal Franklin. The program was plan- its first anniversary on May 9, ter of Cleveland was entertained get-together was recently held at ned by a committee made up of with a dinner-dance at Hotel Send in Pictures of on May 5. A ball game, meeting Alephs Irwin Goldberg, Tash- Statler. In the delightful atmos- and dance rounded out the fes- the home of Aleph Godol Sidney Silverman. man, Dick Ecker, and Edward phere of the beautiful Cuban Passover Drives tivities. For the enjoyment of the Brown. Aelphs a wild and wooly skating Meisel 388: Plans are under Terrace Room, the Alephs and party was held at the local coli- way for the annual chapter boat- Ehrlich Aleph Club: Celebrat- their guests danced to the music Washington, D. C Julius ride in July. A closed dance was its first anniversary on May 4 of Jules Duke and his orchestra. Bisno has requested that all seum. The catering committee held on May 10 with the Alephs with a banquet at Brown's Res- The guests of the evening were Chapters that participated in under "Steward" George Jacoby of the Franks chapters as guests. taurant. Guests of honor were District 2 Director, and chapter the donation of Passover Bas- served for the Elyria Sisterhood Mothers and daughters banquet. A "Truth or Consequences' pro- District Director Aaron Zucker advisor Howard Rubin and Sid- kets and took pictures should gram under the direction of and Aaron Steiger, president of ney Glueck. send in these pictures to the June 14 is the date Northern the Cleveland B'nai B'rith Lodge. Ohio dance fiends have been Aleph , Copland featured the A summer tournament for the National Office as soon as pos- program. Lakewood 403: Parent's Day Cleveland chapters sponsored by sible. A special issue of the awaiting. It is the date of Lor- ain's annual summer formal. As Glenville and Riis Aleph Clubs: was observed by Lakewood by an the Heights B'nai B'rith Lodge SHOFAR is to carry as many A joint open meeting was held open meeting to which the mem- of these pictures as come in. usual, the originality of decora- by the Alephs and parents of the bers of the Balfour B'nai B'rith is being planned for June 22. Five of the Friedland Alephs are tions will be kept a secret until one presents himself at the door. Jacob Riis and Glenville Aleph er was the speaker Chapter Jer- family were invited. Aaron Zuck- looking forward to attending the Clubs in honor of A. Z. A. par-seys were recently purchased. national convention this summer at errville, Texas. May 23, 1941 THE SHOFAR Page 5 Judah Touro Gives Ebn Ezra Pledges Lincoln Stunt Nite Magazines to Camp Brazy-Safur Class Draws Philly Alephs "JUST CALL Mr. and Mrs. Adelson ME 'BABY CARRIAGE Guests of Council By AL DALIN By SI SAWYER St. Louis, Mo. All St. Louis St. Louis, Mo. Chapter 187 Philadelphia, Pa. Something CAUSE I'M A. Z. A. is looking with amaze- announces the largest pledge rush new and refreshingly different A LITTLE in Atlantic City ment at the rapid progress of the in the history of the Eben Ezra was presented to Philadelphia A. BUGGY." WASN'T BORN IN Judah Touro aleph Only one z. A. when The First Annual Chapter. In all, twenty-five boys Stunt Night, sponsored by Lincoln Atlantic City-Convention City month ago the chapter roster was were rushed for the Brazy-Safur HERE composed of a meager 15 alephs. Chapter 108, was staged before a Chapter 236 recently played hosts pledge class. They were enter- large audience at the Jewish Edu- to Constitution Council of District Through the untiring effort of the tained at a luncheon in the after- executive board, the chapter has cational Center. 3, with Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Adel- noon and a pledge dance in the son as guests of honor. increased more than two-fold. evening which was held in the A. Z. A. stunt night presented Not only has Judah Touro Blue Room of the Hotel Roosevelt talented performers from five In charge of the day's activi- blazed the trail in cultural, reli- The affair was a great success, chapters. including Ahaveth A.C., ties were Dick Lischin and Manny gious, and social affairs, but have and we are glad to add these Philadelphia A. C., South Phila- The Clown Palmer, co-chairmen, assisted by distributed more than 7.00 mag- young men to our chapter and to delphia, Oak Lane, and Camden. Len Kotok, Ziggie Zandler, Ray A. Z. A. The bill was varied and enter- HIS WITTY RETORTS AND azines to hospitals, orphan homes Melnicove, Nucky Sebwadron, SILLY ANTICS MAKES HASH and the United States army camp Due to the activeness of the taining. South Philly presented a Mort Merleson, Norm Aveyou. Abe at Jefferson Barracks, located skit dealing with an A. Z. A. meet- OUT THE DIGNITY OF A Walovitz, Sid Sukoff, Norris B1- cultural chairman, Aleph Harvey near St. Louis. The chapter's lat- Wallerstein, a most interesting ing, Camden burlesqued a conven- BUSINESS MEETING. ron, Irv Green, Nate Snyder and est achievement is the organiza- tion. Oak Lane presented a ma- Abe Bailin. and informative cultural affair JACK SHAFTON Fidelity tion of the largest Nick Brazy- gician: Philly Aleph Club and was held. Mr. Hirsch, a leading Mr. Adelson gave an inspiring Jerry Safur pledge class in Dis- and noted psychologist in St. Ahaveth Aleph Club presented talk at the Council meeting with trict 2 during the month of April. Louis, acted as the head of a clever song and comedy routines. First prize for the oustanding Camden Sponsors his wife taking the speaking hon- Members of the noteworthy class are: Alephs Garber, Solomon, round table discussion. The topic ors at the banquet. Mrs. Adel- chosen for discussion was as fol- chapter act went to Ahaveth, rep- Jewish Youth Nite son surprised the Alephs not only Karsh, Edelman, Hitowitz, Kohn, lows: 'What Can Jewish Youth resented by a clever duo of Bob by her ever-present charm, but Sorkin, Kantrovitz, Smolen, Co- Do To Better His Relation with Gross and Hal Muroff, who de- also by her fine speaking ability. vitz, Scallet, and Tabachnick The the Gentile Element''?? lighted the large throng with their Camden, N. -Camden Chap- songs and impersonations. Lenny ter 245 held its Third Seder Nite "Ruthie," as the Alephs call her, pledge class will receive their first degree on Thursday evening, May The chairman of the religious at the Beth-El Synagogue in Cam- was introduced by Regional Aleph committee has done great things Rosenthal, of Philadelphia A. C., den. The evening included a Godol Al Cohen as "the power be- 8. at the Criterion Club in the in the ways of religious views for won the outstanding individual award. Seder conducted by the Alephs, hind the man." Also guests at Chase Hotel. City Director Bob Friedman will be guest speaker. the chapter. Several speakers which was followed by a dance the council meeting were Corporal made talks on Pesach which were Jack Dash, Aleph Godol of Lin- The social committee has and social. There was no charge Pete Levine, former advisor, and very interesting to hear. It is the coln, acted as Master of Ceremon- planned an elaborate hay ride- duty of every member in the chap- ies. After the show, the music for for admission. The evening was his charming wife and Mr. Joseph weiner roast for May 10. P. A. G. dancing was provided by Aleph dedicated to the Jewish College Furhman, Regional Deputy Hendin will be honored and the ter to attend at least two Temple services a month. This has been George Gray and his orchestra. Youth of Camden. Speaking of After devouring the delicious net proceeds are to be turned over colleges, Russel Janoff of the banquet practically on the world to the Red Cross Ambulance Fund. met with great success. From now So enthusiastic was the re- Camden Chapter is the new presi- famous boardwalk of Atlantic on, each new pledge is required sponse to "Talent Night" that dent of the Hillel Foundation at City with those refreshing sea to give one speech on something Harold Brown, chairman in charge Rutgers. Incidentally, Aleph Jan- breezes keeping the boys excep- Heart of America Has dealing with Judaism. of arrangements, announced that off is also the editor of "The Tor- tionally peppy the chapter greet- Lincoln would sponsor the affair "Safur Memorial gum," the Rutgers publication. ed the out-of-town Alephs and annually, Week' Portage Trail to The Chapter recently held an their dates as well as many of A. Z. A. pep rally and smoker their local friends at a colossal Emulate Indians Paterson Skit Given Eight new alephs were presented dance Almost five hundred their patents and pins by the crowded into the Jewish Commu- Kansas City, Mo.-The week of By MARVIN SOBEL At Lodge Show guest of the evening, Lowell nity Center ballroom. decorated May 4th was Jerry Safur Memor- ial Week at the Heart of America Akron, Phio-Portage Trail Adelson. A charity dance in a fascinating "Night Club' Chapter 114 will feature its first By MURRAY GOTEINER recently held. Admission was a manner under the supervision of Chapter. Sunday, May 4th, wit- Paterson, N. J.-Paterson has can of food. The food collected nessed an outing at the Park, at all day outing on May 25. At one Dick Lischin The audience was which Aleph Godol Faivel Dunn o'clock the Alephs, plus dates, will completed its program of activity will be given to the Salvation entertained by a "floor show. trek to Virginia Kendell Park for for the Spring term. The annual Army. under the direction of Ziggie and City Director Marvin Levin chapter picnic was held at the On Sunday, May 4. the Camden spoke. On Tuesday, May 6. at a afternoon swimming, baseball and Zandler and starring "the Clown great rally in the local Jewish other games. An afternoon box- South Mountain Reservation in Chapter was the guest of the Wil- of Constitution Council," Nucky East Orange, New Jersey. Events mington Chapter. The afternoon Community Center, the Kansas lunch packed by the girls will then Schwandron, who at one part of devoured by the Alephs. Other of the day included a softball was taken up by a bowling match the performance had the great baseball team were items on the program are games, game and elimination tournaments between the two chapters. Cam- pleasure of kissing Mrs. Adelson. Friday night witnessed in tennis and swimming. Winners den won the match by taking dancing, and community singing. Manny Rose' almer Sabbath Services. The entire week will participate in A. A.'s sum- out of three games from the Dela- Over 55 couples have already sig- again wooed his audience with his was climaxed by a Parents' and nified their intention of attending mer tournament. Leo Bess and ware Alephs. In the evening, the daring "strip tease" and his bevy Founder's Day Program, at which J. Mortimer Rubenstein were in Camden alephs were treated to a this affair which promises to be of beautiful Alephs who smoth- Rabbi Samuel S. Mayerberg was Portage Trail's biggest and best charge of transportation. huge dance, absolutely free. Of ered Mr. Adelson with kisses. Ray the guest speaker. course, dates were supplied, in to date. A. Z. A. members participated Melinicove, Len Kotok, Stan The Chapter is planning to or- real A. Z. A. fashion. ganize a Mother's Club in the A round-robin tournament has in the B'nai B'rith show and Fogel and Phyliss Glick shared near future. The ten pledges who been conducted, and much new dance which will be held in the honors in the vocal department. were present during the entire athletic talent has been discov- Temple Emanuel Ballroom on Pittsburgh Forms The show was spotted by Mr. celebration as guests of the Chap- ered. Enough talent has been un- Sunday evening, May 4. The chap- City AZA-Council Louis Satinover. entertainment chairman of the B'nai B'rith Dis- ter, have already brought their covered in the chapter to enter ter presented an original skit by mothers as prospective members. complete Tennis and Track teams Murray Balter and Jess Sarver trict convention to be held May entitled, "The Problem Program." By LESTER RUBENSTEIN in the E. O. C. Summer Tourna- 24, 25 and 26 in Atlantic City. Sandweiss Wins ments. Volleyball is being fea- Murray Balter, Jess Sarver, Irv- Pittsburgh, Pa. A Pittsburgh He immediately made arrange- tured for the first time in the ing Falk, Mortimer Rubenstein, City A. Z. A. Council was formed ments for the Alephs to present Oratorical Title Chapter's history. A team has Philip Tanis, Leo Bess, and Jo- here with the following Chapters a show at the convention for the been entered in Akron's Class A seph Rubenstein handled the act- included: Keystone, Beth-El, visiting B. B.'s. By SID SMITH volleyball league, and the Alephs ing honors. Murray Goteiner also Homestead, Carnegie, Steel City, St. Louis, Mo.-Aleph Godol are holding their own. A. A. is entertained with two vocal selec- Monarch, H. S. Schwartz A. C., It seems that the Atlantic City Three Rivers and the J. J. Hilton chapter has adopted another ac- Jerome Sandweiss ably represent- the youngest team in this league, tions. and they have shown the A. Club. Sheldon Cohen of Keystone tivity being "Show Producing" ed the Rashi Alepn Club by win- Jess Sarver, religious commit- spirit in fighting to the end. tee chairman, announced that the was elected Aleph Godol of the and another Cardinal Virtue in ning a cup for Mist place in the Mound City Oratorica Clontest. is annual A. Z, A. Sabbath will be Council, with Saul Rosner, Aleph "Showmanship." This was the The Scouting Committee Mazkir. Nat Tabachnick is the third show produced by the At- The community service com- holding its annual "feed" for held in May. The entire service Troop 61 and the scouts are in will be handled by the A. Z. A. Aleph Gisbor, while Lester Ruben- lantic City boys this year. One mittee, under the chairmanship of Marvin Levin, besides deliv- for a rollicking good time. The boys. Friday evening choral se- stein handles publicity. of the acts from the first pre- ering a large collection of old lections will be given by the A. The first major program of the sentation will be presented at the scouting committee will present a graduating show and dance of At- full scout program plus food. Z. A.-Hadassah choir under the Council is the sponsoring of soft- clothes to the Bundles for Brit- ball tournament. Herman Lembar- lantic City High school by five of ain Committee, gave a Passover direction of alumnus Advisor Har- sky, Advisor of the H. S. Schwartz the eight Alephs who are gradu- basket to a needy family. This Pueblo Plans ry Bornstein, Assisting Jess Sar- Aleph Club, is Athletic Director of ating this June, those who will committee also is co-operating ver in the preparation are Wolfe Spring Program Stein, Harry Mierowitz, Abe Good- the Council, and will map out the participate are: Ray Melnicove, with the nation-wide drive for program. In the Fall, the Council Joe Randall, Nucky Schwadron old magazines and books to send man, and Arthur Boginsky. intends to sponsor social and cul- Sid Fried and Dave Bach, they are By MURRAY PEPPER to soldiers away at camp. tural affairs. being coached by Ziggie Zandler. The Cultural Committee, under Pueblo, Colo.-Pueblo Chapter Easton Contributes After this splendid Council Bill Ginsberg, is sponsoring, 75 has planned several programs Wilmington Meets Meeting the Alephs have adopted for the spring season in prepara- To Local Funds jointly with another St. Louis the slogan of "For Council Meet- tion for the winter tournament Camden in Match Chapter, a series of lectures on ings that are nifty It's Con- topics of interest 10 Jewish youth they hope to get there in 1942. By BABE RALPH vention City.' The second annual spring Easton, Easton 260 is By ADRIAN LOEB The first lecture held at Hotel dance will be held on May 4. The ending its spring term with a Wilmington, Del.- On Sunday, Coronado was made by Dr. Mar- services of a good orchestra has grand slam of activity. The So- May 4, the Wilmington Chapter Montclair Has whose topic was "Social Dis- been secured. The affair appears cial Communal Service commit- 164 was host to the Camden 245 Religious Meetings eases.' to be the outstanding Jewish tees worked together on two af- chapter and the newly installed social event of the season. fairs that netted the chapter a Leon H. Rose Aleph club of Cam- University City to Also planned is a non-elimina- pat on the back. The first affair den at a bowling match and Montclair, New Jersey. - The Change Name tion tennis tournament among was a Conscription Dance which dance. The bowling match, which Montclair Chapter has inaugurat- the members of the chapter. A paid off the local "Y's" nickelod- was won by Camden, was a close- a series of Sunday morning By HOWARD RUBAN small entrance fee will be charg- ian. The total amount taken in ly fought match with only 70 breakfast Religious Services At ed for the entrants in each di- was $27.50. points separating the losers from these breakfasts, discussions are St. Louis, Mo.-The A. Z. A. spirit never dies. This statement vision, doubles and singles. The Following closely behind was the victors. The members of the held on various religious topics, was proven clearly when the Uni- a Matzoh ball at which the price Wilmington team were: Isaac with Customs and Ceremonies as winner in each division will get versity City A. C. made a come- all the entry fee for that divi- of admission was a box of mat- Bowman, Henry Levin, Eli Blatt, the theme. sion as a prize. zoh or 25c. $4.50 and 4 pounds Adrian Loeb and Herman Cohen back after facing a long period of Matzohs were turned over to The committee in charge of the of numerous problems. Whittled arrangements consisted of Henry Honor Mothers down to a bare handful, the Philly Alephs the Jewish needy families in Levin, Isaac Bowman and Adrian chapter discarden cead timber Easton. Discuss Vocations Loeb. The series between Cam- By SID COHEN and is making a concentrated Following this affair, Easton den and Wilmington now stands Norristown, Pa. The Tiferas membership drive and has spent presented a novel "Old-time tied at one win and one defeat for Israel Chapter 366 held its spring the past month on no other prat Pihladelphia, Pa.-The Phila- Movies" in which the feature at- each team. formal in honor of Mother's day of the program than membership delphia Chapter recently heard traction was the showing of 16- In the evening the guests and on Sunday, May 11. A large in an effort to bolster the roster. Mr. Isadore Bayleson on "Voca- mm. silent films. Charlie Chase, Alephs, including some of the crowd from Norristown and Paul Librach has been appoint- tional Guidance." Mr. Bayleson Charlie Chaplin, and Paul Par- Alephs of Chester Simon Wolf neighboring towns attended the ed Temporary Aleph Godol and is a member of the Philadelphia rott were the leaging stars in 111, attended the Annual Spring gay formal. Novelty dances con- Howard Ruban is serving as the Vocational Guidance Bureau, these pioneers of the picture in- Frolic of the local chapter which sisted of a Married Couples dance Temporary Aleph Mazkir, Other features of Philadelphia dustry. The affair was such a was held in the Y. M. H. A. The and a Spot dance which were su- In order to begin anew with Chapter's program included a success that Easton ran another dating committee, Milton Novack pervised by Albert Greenbaum. fresh enthusiasm, the chapter has bowling tournament, and an A. one on May 20. and Sidney Silverstein, Aleph Prizes were awarded through the petitioned for a change of name z. A. Sabbath, The chapter is The cultural committee work- Godol, supplied the fellows with courtesy of Stan Neigut. This gay to the North Star A. C. The sig- planning a July picnic. ed out a novel idea for a Bull some of Wilmington's fairest dam- affair was made possible through nificance of this name, which In honor of receiving their Session. The Junior Girls Auxili- sels. Other committees were as the great effort of Aleph Godol, was suggested by St. Louis' Di- permanent charter, the chapter ary collaborated with the A. Z. follows: Decorations, George Sam- Marv Goldberg, who recently un- rector. Bob Friedman, lies in the unanimously voted to contribute A. to discuss the question: uels; Ad Book, Herman Fish- derwent an operation of appendi- fact that the Noren Star always $10 to the A. z. A.-Red Cross "Should We Abolish Dancing." man, Sidney Silverstein, Henry citis. Although Marv was unable guides the wanderer and the Jew Ambulance Fund. The bull session was such a suc- Levin and Herman Cohen. to dance, he attended and extend- has been a wanderer for centur- cess that another one is sched- ed the hope that all would enjoy ies. Remember: July in Texas! uled for the near future. Register Now: SAVE $1.00. themselves. Page 6 THE SHOFAR May 23, 1941 DISTRICT FOUR BRIEFS Chester Alephs to Kramer, Robbins Axelrod Leaves for Manage Local Win Scholastic Jacksonville By LEO LEVINE Library Honors By ARNOLD M. GAMSEY By NORMAN SILVERSTEIN Norfolk, Va.-Aleph Axelrod, San Francisco, Calif Two ac- these Alephs was the most im- Chester. At a regular Aleph Sigan of Israel Brown 256, tive alephs of Louis Marshall 188 It is with deep regret that pressive sight in Los Angeles. meeting of Simon Wolf 111 on was honored with a stag party recently received outstanding hon- we end the column this week What do you say Alephs of teh May 1. it was unanimously de- held in his honor at the home cided that the chapter will take ors in their respective school ac- Southern Region? Take advant- of Arnold and Linwood Gamsey. with the passing of Mort Spit- over the running of the library in tivities. Aleph Ralph Kramer, a age of your Southern Regional University of California student, The affair was attended by 40 zer, alumnus and past advisor of Hollywood chapter. He was Council meeting and bring in new the local synagogue. Numerous Alephs and 6 alumni. The high- won first place in the 47th annual the brother of Jack Spitzer, ideas and activities. You' got Alephs volunteered to start work Joffre Medal Debates between U. light of the evening's entertain- past Grand Aleph Godol. The something here. use it to your immediately. The library will be C. and Stanford University. Aleph ment was furnished by the in- District and the entire order best advantage. maintained to provide fiction, non- Kramer is a past A. Z. A. District imitable Morris Nadel, who had mourns the passing of Mort Chapter Meetings fiction, Jewish, and non-Jewish Debate champion and is now the Alephs rolling in the aisles Our first chapter visitation was literary works to the children and chairman of the national External with his impersonations. Sptizer. to Highland Park Chapter where adults of the community Relations Committee, Aleph Dave In a special election, Harold we found Aleph Godol Al Navsky During the summer months the members will repair, relocate, and Robbins, the present Aleph Godol, Goldman was elected to succeed The best way we can think of and the rest of the Alephs listen- was chosen as the Term Valedic- Izzy Axelrod as Aleph S'gan. to start off the column this week ing to the words of a Jr. B. B. recatalogue the books, and re- model the room. Through co-op- torian for San Francisco's largest The Dr. Israel Brown chapter is to rave about our recent Los girl urging them to be present high school. sent 24 Alephs to Richmond to Angeles visitation and the fine at a joint Parents' and Foun- eration of the members of the The forthcoming regional meet attend a conclave of the North- activity and spirit of the South- der's Day program. Aleph\Gisbor community, the local chapter will was discussed with much enthus- ern Region of District 5. Arnold ern Region Alepas. or course we Fred Nathanson kept after the obtain various games, such as iasm by all alephs. A fireside Gamsey and Harry Laibstein will mention the weather for the Alephs on the dues situation and checkers, chess, Chinese checkers, forum at aleph's houses is ( being were delegates and Harold Gold- benefit of Sam Glassberg and say etc., to be placed about the room. it was too hot and uncomfort- it looks like the boys are taking organized by Aleph Sinelnikoff. man carried out his duties as In the early fall the library will heed to his call. The new District 4 field secretary, Regional Aleph Godol. The chap- able. The group of Fideilty be opened, and the members will The next visitation was to a Leo Levine, was introduced and ter's bowling team emerged third Alephs started things off right volunteer to help distribute the meeting of Santa Monica's pro- gave a short talk on A. Z. A. bene- in bowling competition with Yale by clambering for the old suit- books and take care of the room posed convention committee for fits. Moving pictures were shown Jurin carrying off individual case an dthe precious brief case, on various nights. the next district convention. and refreshments were served im- honors. They got the bag but couldn't If other chapters are maintain- Their bid has already been sent mediately after the meeting. On May 14th the fourth an- grab the brief. Aleph Godol Mor- ing libraries the Chester chapter ris Goldman kept shouting about in and the Alephs are enthusias- would appreciate any helpful sug- nual "Joe College Dance" was tic about their intended plans. gestions. have these A. Z. A. minded men held, with proceeds going to the the great activity of Fidelity chapter and all the Alephs agreed We won't make any statements in their midst to turn to for ad- A. Z. A. ambulance fund. with him. It looked like a well about the plans, for other chap- vice and for assistance. ters are in line for this sponsor- brought out various ideas, with Scouting Newport News Has planned job for the purpose of ship too, but we want to mention Albert Shemaria and Julius District Chairman Abe Salt- impressing us, but we're not say- the grand spirit of all those San- Frank leading the discussions. First Birthday man is putting out an S. O. S. ing a word for the spirit was ta Monica Alephs notable among Then a quick visit to Huntington call to all chapter scouting chair- there. At the Southern Region Park where the most outstand- By HARRY DIAMOND them being Harry and Phil Fradkin, Horton Stern, Lewis ing feature was the well planned men to get their scouting reports Council meeting on Sunday found Newport News, Va. The in promptly. Alepn Ed Bensus- quite an active bunch of Alephs, Miller and Advisor Stein. activity for future months lined Newport News Aleph Club cele- sen of Evergreen chapter of Seat- Mel King was continually on his Wednesday night was an event- up by Aleph Godol Clarence brated its first unniversary with feet demanding reference to Rob- Goldstein and all the rest. Our tle, and a few others are turning a program and dance at the Ro- ful evening, with three visita- in their reports but what about ert Rules of Order. With repre- last meeting was Nathan Straus' def Sholam Temple. tions in that evening. A round table discussion with Alephs of where Bernie Weiss is doing the rest of you scouting enthus- sentatives from all chapters in Highlight of the evening was a iasts. Come on and flood the the region the Alephs of the the Southwest Aleph Club grand job as Godol. A vast talk on vocational guidance by mails with those reports as we Southern Region have a grand amount of activity, outstanding Morton Spero, third year student can show Abe Saltman and Na- opportunity to exchange ideas, among the mbeing a Drive Safe- at the University of Virginia. Mr. and solve vaious poblems that Stockton Holds tional Chairman Larry Rodson ly campaign, a large Jr. A. Z. A. Spero also distributed publica- that this district is ever active may confont thei chapte. This group, and various social and tions of the Vocational Guidance Membership Drive along these lines. opportunity filled gathering of athletic functions. Bureau of B'nai B'rith. Summer Tournaments With such men as J. J. Lie- berman, Moe Kudler, and Nat By the time this goes to press Metcalfe Speaks at By BOB SOMERS the Bay Area Summer Tourna- C. Godol and his brother Sid for Stockton, Cal Stockton Chap- Hertzberg, present the luncheon ment held in San Francisco will lugging us around during our Beverly Hills Class ter 47 is in the throes of gi- discussion group was an unfor- getable event. Tue Southern Re- be over with. The plans have stay in Los Angeles Orchids gantic membership drive. The beensoutstandinga the work to Henry Holtzman for doing By HAROLD POLLACK Alephs can be seen scurrying to gion certainly is fortunate to of the Golden wate Alephs and little bit of the same work in shis Highland Park, Calif. High- and fro in an effort to secure their advisors have been highly jalopy Lillys to Sam Orlan- new members. For the first time Gershwin Learns That commendable. sky, Mel King. and a few of the land Park's celebrated degree team led by Leon Simmons, mus- the College of the Pacific has It is rumored that the probable other Alephs for not enjoying the tache and all, initiated the Bev- been combed for prospective Height Is Not Might sponsor for the Summer Tourna- show in Los Angeles It seems erly Hills B'nai B'rith Pledge Alephs. The first stage of this ment for the Central Reigon will the boys don't know a good pic- Class last April 21 at the regular membership drive was concluded By ERNEST MICHEL be Sacramento chapter. Their bid ture when they see one In- on May 14, by an initiation con- Los Angeles, Calif. George meeting of Beverly Hills B'nai has been turned in and if no surance policies to all enthusias- B'rith. In all, ten pledges were ducted by an Oakland Degree Gershwin's mighty midgets, who others will send any in it looks tic Southern Region Alephs who initiated, eight from Beverly Hills team. The drive continuous and won the football championship like they will get it. Let's see will soon be swapping punches and two from George Gerswin. will be concluded with a final seem to be still midgets, but no some other bids being turned in with Morrie Lasky, manager of The degree team, as usual, put on initiation early in June. A 50 more just as mighty. The base- for this sponsorship. Sam Glass- Art Lasky, at nas newly estab- a very impressive ceremony. This per cent increase in membership ball season started only recently berg reports that Long Beach. lished boxing school for Z. A. pledge class was named in honor is the goal of the Stockton Alephs. and Gershwin is near the top of their league. Maybe there is still Pasadena, and Beverly Hills all boys A pat on the back to of the chapter's sponsoring B'nai The Athletic Committee has want to sponsor the Summer Leonard Heller, new Mazkir of B'rith, the Beverly Hills Lodge, been extremely active during the chance to wolk off with the Tournament for the Southern Re- Covenant Aleph Club for taking and was put on at their meeting past winter and the early spring. baseball championship. gion in August. We over in such fine style Ger- in order to acquaint the lodge The chapter's basketball team At the last Southern Regional whose bid will be accepted? son Rosenberg who is known to with and about A. After the concluded its first season in un- meeting, which was sponsored by Rebounds all as "Shaky" was really shaky initiation, John C. Metcalfe, noted limited competition in a Y. M. George Gershwin, past Aleph Thanks to Jonas Jacobs, S. R. these last few days as chairman newspaper man, was presented as C. A. league-by finishing in a tie Godol Melvin King was elected as of the Bay Area Summer Tour- the main speaker of the evening. for fourth. The chapter's soft- Aleph S'gan of the Region. nament There is a possibil- He spoke on his experience with ball team is now playing in a sim- The slogan contest, which is Fidelity Active in ity that Mort Sarver, and Fred subversive groups in America. His iliar league sponsored by the "Y." sponsored by George Gershwin, Cultural Work atzberg of Oakland, will join in talk was very interesting and he This is our first year of softball is getting along fine, and all an open forum discussion before left the audience with something competition. but the boys are be- chapters try their best to win the to think about. By LEO KEDZIOREK San Francisco lodge soon ing fed on Vitamin B and should best-slogan award. Winning their opening league Los Angeles, Calif. Fidelity Seattle Chapter had pictures of cop the title (apologies to the St. A Rabbi will speak to the the Seattle baseball team at one baseball game, the Beverly Hills Louis Cards.) chapter and invited guests about Chapter has been quite active in Tophatters dusted off the High- its cultural and religious pro- of their meetings recently The first Stockton loss to the the position of a rabbi in the draft was Aleph Harold Hoffman gram. An.address by Advisor Bill It seems the Alephs are trying landers from Highland Park, 12 to 10. Led by Captain Elliot army, and, on the June meeting, Stone and a discussion of Pan- to get some pointers on the finer who left this city with the Na- Maltzman's mighty bat, the Top- the chapter and other invited American problems have featur- points of the game after losing hatters, after the third inning tional Guard for duty in Camp Alephs will hear a doctor speak San Luis Obisbo. He was a well- ed the last two meetings a thriller in one of their City were never headed. With the last about 'Wasserman-tests.' inning coming up, the Highland- liked Aleph and his presence is Religious activity has included League games recently San sorely missed a service, and the sponsorship Fernando Aleph Club boasts of ers were three runs behind, but San Fernando in of the Southern Regional Serv- a great ball team and the Mazkir they could only garner one run before the side was retired to end Hollywood Raises Active Work ices at the Western Jewish In- Dave Rosenfeld even inquired as stitute. The social life of the to whether there would be any the game. Maltzman of the win- Passover Fund San Fernando, Calif. At the chapter has not suffered, as wit- intra regional playoffs They ners was the big gun of the day, last meeting of the San Fernan- do Valley Chapter, the members nessed by several parties with must have something there. he garnered four hits and a walk By MEL GLICKMAN for five times at bat, which isn't decided to take the girls of the the Girls Auxiliary and at the bad in any league. Hollywood, Hollywood home of Alephs. All in all, Fidel- Huntington Pk. Woos Junior Auxiliary of the B'nai A. Z. A.. with the help of Ad- B'rith to a skating party at the ity is working hard for the Best Cupid as Advisor visor Gartzman, recently raised Roller Bowl. Chapter Award. Pasadena Alephs Trip thè sum of thirty-five dollars The San Fernando Valley By ART STETCHER Along with Auxiliary ($35) to buy Matzo products Alephs are doing great guns in Philly Alumni to Talk about your cooperation, with. Local merchants also do- the baseball league. Following nated many pounds of Matzo pro- Rhumba Cuban Way Huntington Park A. Z. A. and its By LESLIE BERMAN their impressive 9-5 victory over affiliate organizations really did Pasadena, Calif ducts and staple foods. The en- Santa Monica, last year's champ, and how. When Advisor Erwin Pasadena tire lot was made into baskets, Philadelphia, Pa.-The A. Z. in a practice tilt, the locals open- Schwartz pledged his troth to Miss Chapter 48 and Junior Auxiliary 20 were hosts at a social affair given to Temple Beth El, where ed the leageu season with a con- A. Alumni Lodgo of Philadelphia Regina Peha, Past President of on May 3. The following chap- the chapter meets, and ditsribut- vincing 14-6 victory over the B'nai B'rith is sponsoring a dance the Huntington Park Junior Girls' ed to nedy families under the highly favored Long Beach nine. at the Holmesburg Country Club Auxiliary. ters and junior auxiliaries were guests: Highland Park, Hunting- supervision of rabbi Addleson, A week later they annihilated on Saturday night. June 7. The Marching in the bridal proces- in time for them 40 opserve Pass- Culver City. Last Sunday, the lodge, composed of Alumni, has sion were three Past Aleph Go- ton Park, San Pedro, Alhambra and Nathan Straus. over. There were fifteen baskets made an excellent record for it- dols, four of the Chapter's Ad- chapter was supposed to play in all. Paradise Chapter from San Ber- self in local B'nai B'rith affairs, visors, two Past Presidents of the The Junior Auxiliary sponsor- Recently Alephs Hoffman, Bay- and the dance, which will have Girls' Auxiliary, one member of ed their 3rd annual spring dance nandino, but the latter was un- er. Bloom, Bows. Gilson, and a "Cuban" theme, is expected to the Women's Auxiliary, and four on Saturday, May 10. This af- able to come. the locals there- fair has been held annually for Glickman entertained Hollywood fore winning by default. The 10- draw a large crowd. members of the B'nai B'rith lodge. three years now and this year Lodge B'nai B'rith at a joint And forming a major portion of cal chapter, though, played St. promises to be the best dance meeting. A rendition of the com- the over 600 assembled guests Mathews in a practice game, win- were the combined memberships yet. edy scenes between Pyramus and ning 26-20. Thisby, from *A Midsummer Send in Slogans of Huntington Park's A. A., The chapter is also making a The chapter had a round-table B'nai B'rith, Women's and Girls' bid for the Southern Region Night's Dream," was given even discussion on World Affairs. The more humorously than intended Hollywood, Calif Don't for- Auxiliaries, Summer Tournament, which will purpose of the round-table dis- get to send /in your slogans. Further evidence of Hunting- be held sometime in August. by W. Shakespeare. The audience laughed from the beginning until cussion was to acquaint the boys The deadline is June 15th, and ton Park's cooperative spirit is To create greater interest be- well after the final curtain. with the problems of today. the Slogans will be judged be- shown by the fact that in the six tween the chapter and the local At the gigantic National Con- The Alephs welcomed back tween that time and the Na- years of the Girls' Auixiliary exist- Boy Scout troop, a night at the their Advisor, Ralph Ginsburg, vention, to be held at Kerrville, tional Convention at Kerrville. ence, eight of its Past Presidents C. A. is being planned for Texas, in July, Sol Oziel, presi- The chairman of the Contest is have married, two are now en- the near future. At this time a from the United States Marine dent of the San Fernando A. Z. Ernest Michel, and slogans gaged, and ALL to alumni of the basketball game and other acti- Corps, to resume his Boy Scout, A. will be the local delegate. In should be sent to him at 1443 Huntington Park vities will be sponsored for the with A. Z. A. and B'nai B'rith work, members of both organizations. ed for such a long been time. which the event that Sol cannot go, Seward Street, Hollywood, Cal- The Alephs are thinking of he has associat- Sheldon Bereny will represent ifornia. adopting as their Chapter slogan, 'If it's marriage you wish, H. P. the chapter. is your dish. May 23, 1941 THE SHOFAR Page 7 Friedman Speaks to Jacksonville Alephs Beat Dist. 2 Champs DETROIT BRIEFS Jacksonville, Fla. The Jack- sonville Chapter 272 recently com- By Phil Rothschild pleted the most successful month in the history of the chapter. The CABARET AFFAIR brought forth all their prospec- highlight of the month's activities Everybody gets a laugh when tives at a pep stag that was held was the annual formal banquet 'All us boys are girls." Detroit in the English lounge of the Ho- held on March 9. The guest speak- Chapter 63 held their cabaret nite tel Webster. er at this affair was Mr. Milton in the Hotel Park Avenue Pent Arrangements for the well- Friedman, National Deputy for House which featured the rpoduc- rounded stag was in the hands of the Florida Region. Other prom- tion of the famous male chorus. inent men who spoke were the P. A. G. Bernard Weisberg. Productions in which he-men president of the local B'nai B'rith turn their talents to fill female chapter and the president of the roles always WOW the house. Lip- Jacksonville Jewish Center. Bisno Speaks at stick, wigs, mascara, false lashes. A combined cultural and social and ruffles transform bulging Advisors Clinic meeting proved to be very popu- muscles and barel chests into lar. This meeting. held on March voluptuous curves, dimples and 18. was open to the public. Speak- in Milwaukee limpid eyes but what results! ing on the subject of "The Oppor- HEAZE Cute, aren't they? Don't run away tunities and Advantages of the De- come out for another bow Milwaukee, Wis. More than partment Store Worker, was Mr. here are the males who took roles forty Advisors from Milwaukee, Harry Broida, recognized as one as "chorines:" Bernard Brodie. Greenbay, Sheboygan, Chicago, of the outstanding advertising Irving Cohen, Leonard Blum, Peoria and Waukegan attended men in the south. A social hour followed his speech. Chuck Steinberg, Jack Weinberg the Advisors' Clinic at Milwaukee, Eddie Feinstein and Marvin Ros- Wis. The most successful social af enthal. The clinic was sponsored by the fair in the history of the chapter took place in the form of a weiner Also included in the four-star Milwaukee Advisors' conference roast. Over fifty people attended floor show was the up-rising Dan- for the purpose of equipping the this weiner roast at Jacksonville ny Raskin, who took over as M. advisors with information that C. Music for dancing came forth would better enable them to car- Beach. The affair was only for from the popular local band of ry out their duties and responsi- members of the club in good standing. Pictured above are the members of the Herzl team. Bottom Freddie Sheyer. bilities as advisors. Julius Bisno, Executive Direc- During the month of April, the row, left to right, Stillman, Mass, Salerio and J. Tatelman. Back Alephs Marvin Rosenthal and tor of A. Z. A., featured the morn- Jacksonville chapter will turn its row, left to right, William X. Kaplan (City Director of Chicago Irving Cohen deserve a hand for ing session with a talk on how attention to an ambulance fund. A. Z. A.), Skolnik, Spector, Nathan and H. Tatelman, Zindell, taking charge of the event which A. Z. A.'s program fulfills the Plans have already been com- also a member, is not in the picture. drew a packed house. Harry Moss needs and problems of boys. Dr. pleted for social service work dur- and Bernie Whiteman served as Gilbert Rich, director of the Mil- ing Passover. Chicago, -Chicago's claim scored an impresive victory over advisors to the committee, while waukee County Guidance Clinic. With a set of efficient officers to the title of A. Z. A.'s outstand- the Milwaukee 39 chapter, Great Miss Fredel Kaplan directed the spoke on the "Needs of Boys, to inspire its members, Jackson- ing city was given strong impetus, Lakes Regional champs, when chorous that still has me laughing and Mr. Peter J. Murphy, execu- ville Chapter 272 will be heard when the Herzl, Akiba and De- playing slow and easy ball they when I think back. tive director of Milwaukee County from in a big way in the future. borah basketball teams whipped triumphed 50-31. Akiba's five Y. O., spoke on "Problems and St. Louis, District Two champs, was paced by Cohen who looped PASSOVER SEDERS Obstacles Facing Boys." Flash! Go Swimming Milwaukee and East Chicago, re- in five goals and four free shots. A model Passover Seder was The afternoon sessions includ- spectfully, in a Battle of Cham- B. Hansher of Milwaukee was conducted by the members of the ed papers on A. Z. A.'s five fold In Miami Beach! pions held here on April 20. their big gun tossing through the HIGHLAND PARK 313 at the and full program, as well as spe- Paced by the Herzl chapter, hoop a total of 12 points. home of Aleph Louis Hoexter. cific questions and problems. newly crowned District Six title- Scoring the most impressive By NORMAN SOLOMON The four questions were asked by These papers were delivered by holders. the Chicago teams were victory of the Chicago fives, was Miami Beach, Fla glorious, Aleph Braunstein the remain- active advisors and provoked con- never threatened. The Herzl five Deborah, who ran all over an East hilarious week-end was spent by der of the ceremony was taken siderable discussion from the vanquished the District 2 Kings, Chicago, Ind., team to chalk up the members of the Royal Palm over by Aleph Herb Bean. floor. St. Louis, by a score of 51 to 64-27 victory. In this scoring Chapter 396. On Saturday night. The DETROIT CHAPTER 63 Mr. Bisno announced that all 37. The boys from the Windy spree Wald with 11 points, Berk April 5 1941 gigantic Beach held their Seder at the Jewish the papers will be published in Party was held Almost all the City took an lead and never with 12. Krasniansky with 12. were seriously in danger of los- and Black with 13, were the rea- Community Center with Rabbi future issues of the A. Z. A. members of the chapter were pres- ent with dates. To Irv Bloom- ing that margin. sons for the high margin. Nathan officiating. The Alephs Leader Magazine. Herzl's big gun was Isadore This Battle of Champions was and their dates viewed the pro- This type of an Advisors' Con- berg. who recently returned from the first ever attempted, and it is ceedings of the Passover cere- ference was an innovation in A. St. Louis, and his social commit- Salerio, star center, who flipped mony with Jack Weinberg asking Z. A. and it is hoped that other tee goes all the credit for the won- in 13 points to lead his quintet in hoped that it will be continued derful success of the party. scoring. Holzman of St. Louis, in the future, with the various the four questions, while Advisor cities will see fit to conduct simi- Sunday night, April 6. 1941, a however, was high point man for tournament champs coming to Bernie Whiteman acted as the lar events. huge dance was held under the the game as well as the tourna- gether after the regular season. father. Aleph Godol Bernard The committee in charge of Brodie was in charge. complete arrangements consisted stars on the patio of the Helene ment with a total of 19 tallies. of Advisors Julius insky, Jack Hotel. The Miami boys dropped The Akiba hoopmen also in for a short time after their an- 150 Alephs Attend Berke, Lou Rosenbloom and Field CHARITY DANCE Secretary Nate Wahlberg. niversary banquet with their Richmond Conclave 'Deposit Your Passover Food dates. This is the first time in the Huge Crowd at Here' was the sign of admission Rambam Sponsors history of the Royal Palm chapter Mother Chapter By IRVING FALK to the annual Passover dance that two marvelous social affairs given by the EMANUEL CHAP- Ambulance Raffle were held on the same week-end. Richmond, Va. Congregating Anniversary From now on, the policy of the in the beautiful atmosphere of the TER 337 at the Temple Emanuel spacious Hotel John Marshall in ballroom. The many baskets of By HAROLD SELIGMAN chapter will be more affairs, bet- ter meetings, and closer coopera- Omaha, Nebr. Nearly one Richmond, the Annual Northern foodstuffs were turned over to Baltimore, Md. Rambam A. tion between us and the B. Z. B. thousand persons took part in an Regional Summer Conclave of Dis- needy families for Passover use. C. is sponsoring a raffle, the pro- trict Five was brought to a climax Aleph Ben Pevos took charge of ceeds of which will go to A. Z. A large theatre party is being all-day observance of the seven- teenth anniversary of the Found- by a dance in the Grand Ballroom. making the successful arrange- A.'s drive to purchase an am- planned for May, while the Tri- ing of A. Z. A. and of Omaha 1. Twelve chapters of the region ments. bulance for Britain. After a City conventions will be held on lengthy debate as to whether a May 11, 1941, between West Palm the Mother Chapter. Starting with participated in the business ses- dance or party should be held, Beach, Miami Beach, and Miami. a softball game in the morning, sions of the conclave. Harold Gold- VOCATIONAL ADVICE the members decided to hold a A formal dance is under consid- initiatory exercises and presenta- man (Israel Brown 256), Region- The Alephs of the HIGHLAND raffle and all the proceeds would eration to be held on the evening tion of awards in the afternoon, al Godol, was chairman. A discus- PARK 313 heard an interesting of the convention. Medals will be the celebration was climaxed with sion was held on splitting the re- go to the fund. The goal of the talk on "Measuring VocationaH awarded for the various sport a dance in the evening. gion into two parts in an effort raffle is $50.00, and the draw- Abilities," given by Dr. Henry events. City Commissioner Alumnus to bring closer contact with the ing will take place on June 8. F. Fineberg of the Psychological Harry Trustin spoke, while a class other chapters in their section. Plans are being drawn up to Clinic of the Jewish Federation. of 17 pledges were brought into Summer tournaments at Peters- hold the summer tournaments of Grusd Speaks at Apptitude tests and other meas- the Chapter as the 'Morris Ar- burg, Va., and Baltimore, Md.: district 5 here in Baltimore. urements were demonstrated as Potomac Program bitman Class,' in memory of the further A. Z. A. Scouting Pro- Nothing definite has been settled the means of attaining an indica- recently deceased alumnus. The grams; A. Z.A. Ambulance Drive: on but the charter allowing the tion for the person of his occupa- Arbitman Cup for meritorious Collection of tin-foil for British contest to be held has been grant- tional tendencies. The program By IRVING FALK service was awarded to Justin War Relief, and further Regional ed. Baltimore's two chapters, was under the direction of Dave Washington, D. C.-On May 18, Priesman, The Degree Team was Cultural Activities were other Monumental and Rambam are CO- the Potomac Chapter of Washing- Hoptman. composed of Alephs Priesman, topics discussed at the business sponsoring the proposed tourna- ton. D. C.. celebrated their sec- Cohen, Margolin and Frohman. meeting. ment. ond annual Parent's Day Program. The dance which welcomed over MEMBERSHIP STAG The program was held at the Chicago Chapters 150 alephs featured Harry Dues- Climaxing weeks of intensive GET IN THE HABIT! Eighth and Shepherd Sts. Congre- gation in Washington. The prin- Join in Party berry and his Orchestra. membership campaigning, the USE THE A. Z. Alephs of the B'NAI MOSHE 321 CIRCULATING LIBRARY. cipal speaker of the program was Mr. Edward E. Grusd, managing Chicago, Ill. The Jackson Wahlberg Installs editor of the B'nai B'rith National Park and Am Echod Aleph Clubs, Jewish Monthly. being brother chapters under the Cedar Rapids Club Earlier in the day the Parents sponsorship of the Jackson Park To Attend A. Z. A. Dance had received with a Mother's Day B'nai B'rith, are joining together By BERNIE KOZBERG Telegram, a carnation and a rose. and will hold their first annual Cedar Rapids, Ia. With ap- The other highlights of the pro- skating party on the 29th of proximately 200 persons present, gram featured the showing of May, in the White City Roller the installation of the Cedar Rap- movies to the parents, the invoca- Rink ids Aleph Club was held at the tion of Aleph Kohen Godol Gold- This is the first undertaking Beis Jacob Congregation. Nathan enberg, and the address of Ad- of either of these chapters, and Wahlberg, Field Secretary of Dis- visor Henry Bens. The program it is to be a gala affair. The trict 6. was the installing officer. was attended by the 40 alephs in committee in charge of the party Sixteen members were installed as the chapter and their parents and is made up of Norm Glass, Irv- charter members. guests. ing Greenspahn, Jack Stone and Rabbi Irving Klibansky presid- Don Cohen. ed at the ceremonies. Various Bull City Joins Jr. presidents of local groups wel- Hadassah in Dance Houston Has Regular comed the new A. Z. A. chapter Religious Program into Cedar Rapids. By JACOB MARGOLIS Durham, N. C.-On April 6 By SAMMY ABRAMS Evanston Installed Bull City 416 co-sponsored with Houston, Texas Houston 136 Junior Hadassah Durham's An- has been attending Friday night Evanston, Ill.-The Evanston Detroit, Tich.-Pictured above are Phil Rothschild, Detroit nual Matzo Ball. The ball was services regularly. From 18 to Chapter was installed here at the held in the Crystal Room of the A. Z. A. Publicity Driector, Bert Lahr, Rhoda Cowen and Aleph 25 Alephs has been attending Northwestern University Hillel Washington Duke Hotel with mu- Leroy Helfman. They are discussing the personal appearance service. Among some of the House. Manny Robbins acted as of Bert Lahr at the Detroit Spring Dance to be held on May 25. sic by Vince Courtney and his local synagogues attended during installing officer. Parents and Duke Ambassadors. The famous comedian is ready, willing and able to help the De the past few weeks were Congre- friends, lodge dignitaries and troit boys along on this affair. A feature of the affair, which gation Beth E1. Congregation Rabbi Maurice Pekarsky were in The Spring Frolic will be held at the Eastwood Gardens, was attended by over 300 per- Beth Jacob, Adath Emmet, Adath attendance. Refreshments were and Leonard Belove, City Director, has appointed all Aleph sons, was the crowning of Miss Yesurim and Beth Israel, Many provided by the parents and an Godols of Detroit as members of the Dance Committee. The Dorothy Katz as queen of Dur- of these have attended several excellent evening was spent by sale of tickets will be aided by the four Junior B'nai B'rith ham A. Z. A. times. all, Auxiliaries, Page 8 THE SHOFAR May 23, 1941 National Convention News TWO SEMINARS Headquarters for the 18th National A Z. A Convention Merves First Aleph AT CONVENTION To Register Washington, D. Joshua Merves, Aleph Mazkir of the ON GROUP-LIFE Lorain Ohio Chapter 267, be- came the first Aleph in the country to register for the na- tional convention when he sent Kaplan, Kertzer his money order for $12.50 Leaders of into Headquarters on May 9. Discussions Washington, D. C. Julius POST-CONVENTION Bisno, convention director, today announced that Rabbi Morris N. RALLY PLANNED Kertzer and Harry Kaplan have accepted invitations to conduct seminars at the Kerrville conven- BY SAN ANTONIO tion. Rabbi Kertzer is to conduct the By EARL MINDES seminar on "Inter-Group Rela- tions." Rabbi Kertzer was born San Antonio, Texas An- in Canada and is now an Ameri- tonio Chapter 152 and the Alum- can citizen. He received his edu- ni Club are busy preparing post- cation at the University of Toron- Kerrville, Texas-Above is pictured the Administration building of Schreiner Institute which convention entertainment for the to and the University of Illinois, will be converted into general headquarters for the 18th National Convention and Tournament Alephs attending the national doing his graduate work at the Finals to be held here July 12-18. This building also contains a number of large meeting rooms convention in Kerrville. The en Columbia university and the Uni- that will be used for the "A. Z. A. Work Groups" and "Seminars." tertainment will be held on July versity of Michigan. A graduate 19. of the Jewish Theological semi- Chairmen for the entertain- To Lead Seminar "Air-Conditioned" Convention Auditorium ment are Past Aleph Godol Hy- man Marcus and Past Grand Aleph S'gan Dave Cohen, as re- presentatives of the Alumni Club and U. A. G. Lawrence Rosow and Aleph Godol Jake Gossen of the chapter. Plans are to make this entertainment the outstand- ing one of its kind. Tentative plans call for a trip to Randolph Field, Fort Sam Houston, Kelly Field, and other army points of interest. The Ala- mo and other mistorical points will be included. A luncheon is scheduled at one of the leading hotels, and a dance at the Hotel Plaza will conclude First honors in an oratorical contest which was sponsored by the American Legion was won by Aaron Seriff, Aleph Gishor of the San Antonio chapter. The contest was held in the auditor- ium of the San Antonio Evening News and Express. Similar con- Rabbi Harry Kaplan tests were held throughout the nation for a $4,000 scholarship. nary, Rabbi Kertzer was an asso- Seriff won first place in the third ciate director of the B'nai B'rith division of the contest which was Hillel Foundation at the Univer- Washington, D. C.-Pictured held in Lockhart. Texas and fin- sity of Illinois. He then became above is Rabbi Morris Kertzer, ally went to the state finals director of the Hillel Foundation who will conduct the seminar where he placed second. at the University of Alabama. He on Inter-Group Relations at the The Alumni Club announced is now professor at the School of National Convention to be held their selectio nof the outstand- Religion and director of the Hillel in Kerrville, Texas, July 12-18. Kerrville, Texas-The building pictured above-heretofore ing Alephs of the chapter recent- Foundation at the University of unknown to A. Z. A. history-will witness much "history in the ly. Jake Gossen, Aleph Godol, Iowa. In the latter capacity, ,making" when A. Z. A. convenes for its 18th national meeting. was selected as the most active Rabbi Kertzer has had occasion It is the Robbins-Lewis Memorial auditorium, an out-door "air- to do a great deal of research Kaplan to Handle Aleph George hamrass was se- conditioned" auditorium on the grounds of Schreiner Institute lected as the second most active work in inter-group relations. and Athletic Activities where the sessions and evening programs will be held. Aleph. Jack Shanfield was select- he is well qualified to conduct Here Alephs, Alumni and Advisors will see some member ed as the most religious Aleph the seminar on this subject. at AZA Convention reach the heights of A. Z. A. through election to the Grand in the chapter. Aaron Rabitchof Rabbi Harry Kaplan is a grad- Aleph Godolship; here future congressmen of these United States received the membership award. uate of the University of Minne- will compete in the national debating and oratorical contests. The awards were presented at the sota and of the Jewish Institute There will be plenty of serious moments- also plenty of fun. annual father and son banquet. of Religion, and is a Master of Hebrew Literature. He is also Master of Arts of Ohio State uni- Shendelman at Levin Heads New Heads Registration versity, with graduate work at the University of Wisconsin and Shreveport Meet Orleans Council Geneva. Switzerland, Institute of International Studies. Rabbi Kap- Shreveport, La The Shreve- By JOE BARKOFF lan is to lead the seminar on the port Aleph Club was installed in New Orleans, La. At a recent "Contemporary Scene." He has the vestry rooms of the Temple meeting in the Y. M. H. A.. a city traveled through Europe and Pal- B'nai Zion. Field Secretary George council of A. z. A. was formed estine extensively and has been Shendelman officiated. Following here. Officers elected at this meet- very active in lecturing on Inter- the installation ceremony refresh- ing included Ellis Levin. Aleph national Relations. He is now ments were served. Godol: Martin Watsky, Aleph Maz- director of the Ohio State Univer- That evening a banquet was kir, and Adolph Grishman, Aleph sity B'nai B'rith Hillel Founda- given for the newly installed S'gan. The first two are members tion. He is an organizer of the Alephs by the Shreveport B'nai of the Abe Freed chapter and B'rith Lodge at which time the Grishman is a member of the Cres- Columbus, Ohio. Town Meetings. Rabbi Kaplan is well qualified to officers were installed by Field cent City Aleph Club. The council conduct seminars on the problems Secretary Shendelman, who also was formed to co-ordinate the ac- delivered a talk to the new chap- tivities of the two New Orleans of International Relations. He has conducted such seminars for ter. Others on the program in- chapters. the Youth camps of the Union of cluded Milton Mehl, District Chair- The Abe Freed Chapter recent- American Hebrew Congregations man of A. Z. A. who spoke on the ly sponsored Friday night services and the National Conference of relationship of A. Z. A to B'nai at the Beth Israel Synagogue. A Christians and Jews. B'rith, Horace Simon, Deputy for large attendance was present at Texas, A. B. Frever. Sr., newly the services, which were presented Chicago, Ill. Wm. X. Kaplan, elected vice president of the Su- by Alephs Morris Levin and Beryl Director of A.. Z. A. for this city preme Lodge of B'nai B'rith, Mor- Canovsky. Aleph Herbert Gold- Register Now has just accepted the post as Re- ris Schulman, who aided in organ- stein presented an oration. At the creational Director of the 18th izing the chapter, and others. conclusion of the services the Con- National Convention to be held Greetings were extended by the gregation was entertained in the Nate Wahlberg FOR THE at Kerrville, Texas, July 12-18. local rabbis, presidents of the Menorah Social Hall. Songs were Kapaln, who served as advisor of Temple and synagogue. A. B. sung by members of the chapter Milwaukee, Wis. Nathan Convention Milwaukee chapter 39 when it Freyer, Jr., president of the Lodge Services will be concducted in an- Wahlberg, A. Z. A.'s oldest field won the "Best All-Around Chap- presided. Aleph Godol Max Renov other synagogue in the near fu- secertary in point of service, will ter Contest,' has had extensive responded for the chapter. ture. take charge of registration and $12.50 experience in recreational work Following the banquet a dance housing at the 18th National Con- and formerly served as Athletic was held in honor of the new vention at Kerrville, Texas, July Adolph Ochs Chapter was given Alephs. Bernard Schram is chair- 12-18. He will be assisted by Director of Milwaukee Jewish its formal initiation here recent- After June 1st Community Center. man of the chapter advisory board other field secretaries and city ly. The pledge class consisted of and was in charge of arrange- directors, who will conclude all The athletic program which he six boys who contributed one of $13.50 ments. registrations by early evening, will conduct will bring into com- the best classes in the history of Saturday, July 12. petition delegates and visitors at the chapter. the convention representing the Safur Pledge Class Get a Registration Following the initiation a tea ALEPHS! seven districts, who will compete In Chattanooga was held in the Temple Center. THE A. Z. A. THEME IS NOW Blank from Your in an A. Z. A. Olympics consist- Alephs and their dates danced to "ON TO TEXAS" Aleph Mazkir ing of soft ball, tennis, track and By ERVIN DOLOB the tune of recorded music. A FOR THE 18TH ANNUAL field events, table tennis, chess, Chattanooga, Jer- number of non-members were in- CONVENTION checkers and horse shoes. ry Safur pledge class of the vited. KERRVILLE, TEX., JULY 12-18