0.0.0.0.0.0 The SHOFA Official Organ Aleph 3adik Aleph of B'nai B'rith VOL. XVI JUNE 27, 1941 No. 21 We ll Meet You in Texas! COMMANDER Kansas City Invites The Greeting Line Forms at the Right Alephs En Route EVERYTHING OF AIR CORPS Texas Kansas City, Mo. There TEXAS SPEAKER IS READY! will be a Rally of all Kansas City Alephs on Wednesday eve- ning, July 9th, at which Leon- ard Belove A. Z. A. Director, Kerrville, Texas-Major Stan- formerly Kansas City Director, ARE YOU? ton T. Smith, commanding offi- will be the guest speaker. Mar- cer of the United States Air vin Levin, present Kansas City Director, has extended an invi- Washington, D C.-As this Corps Advanced Flying School at tation to all Directors, Advisors issue of THE SHOFAR goes to Brooks Field, Texas will address and Alephs who are traveling press, all is in readiness for the the 18th National A. Z. A. con- through Kansas City on their 18th National Convention of the vention here on Monday evening, way to the Convention to stop fraternity at Schreiner Institute July 14, on the subject "Our Air over and attend the Rally as in Kerrville, Texas, opening Sat- guests of the community When urday with supper, July Corps and What It Means to in Kansas City, call Marvin The Grand Aleph Godol You." Levin at 4226 Harrison St. with relief as he puts the finish- Maior Smith, who has been in ing touches on his "G. A. G. Mes- the Air Corps since 1918 and is a sage." former commander of Schoen The Executive ector groans Field, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, In- with satisfaction checks diana, and also a former com- DANIEL HOAN his list: corr Such speal mandant of the 46th School okay: housin Philadi Squadron, Randolph Field, Texas, okay: A. boys TO SPEAK AI WC Chapter corkings of the U. S. Air de chear Since Order of and discuss the meaning allotments. Second An branch of teh armed serv- CONVENTION menus, okay; etc., etc alan ner beforevoung Americans. The National Cultur of 100 peq Smith, who has one of over ther's Day st important posts in the completes the lineup ratory for the debating and Broadwayor was obtained for the Kerrville, Tex. Dan Hoan, finals, and is now back on his through the coopera- associate of Mayor La Guardia in book schedule for lunch. HE Congressman Samuel A. the U. S. Civilian Defense pro- The S. A. C. members are run- of Pennsylvania and Gen- gram. will deliver the opening ning a mile daily getting in trim Marshal!, Chief of Staff of address of the 18th National A. for that annual softball game with United States Army. Z. A, convention, Saturday eve- the alumni, and that battle over ning. July 12th, when he will A. z. A. Policy for 1941-42.' speak on "Youth and Civilian The thirty convention staff San Antonio Alephs Defense." members have worked out all the Welcome Delegates What young people under mili- answers on how to let veeryone tary age can do to further the play on the first team. San Antonio-Above is pictured lovely h Forbes, the national defense effort will be the And Sam Beber has finally con- After Convention San Antonio chapter's "Sweetheart" electe recent Anni- keynote of the convention, the sented to letting little son Harley versary Dinner and Dance. She will pers et all Alephs come along. first national Jewish assembly to and alumni to the post convention to be he San Antonio meet in Texas. Mr. Hoan, a for- Everything is ready! By EARL MINDES on July 19. Benny Alephs from coast to San Antonio, Texas-Final ar- mer mayor of Milwaukee, a past Now we would like to give you her number but president of the United States coast, we'll be waiting to greet rangements have been completed Sarah would much rather greet you in pe a matter of Conference of Mayors and until you. for the post-convention activities fact, she has promised to date all single and visitors. recently associate director of the that will be held in San Antonio (Too bad for Bisno and Barkin.) on July 19. 1941. A real south- division of state and local coop- New Castle Purchases eration of the Council of Nation- ern welcome has been arranged al Defense. will outline the gov- Opper Wins Title B. M B. Sponsors Defense Saving by the San Antonio Chapter 152. You will find in San Antonio a ernment's program. of civilian de- Stamps fense and indicate the specific By MERVIN FAHN combination of Hispanic atmos- spheres in which the services of Sacramento, Sacramen- Community Census phere, Western friendliness and By PHILIP SLAVONSKY Southern hospitality, and we feel youth will be required. to 87 recently held their inter- The evening programs to fol- chapter bowling tournament. Sy Project New Castle, Pa. New Castle hat your attendance at the post- low will be the national oratorical Chapter 248 is aiding in the De- Convention will be worth while. Opper averaged 136 to take first finals, Sunday; Major Stanton fense program of the United Our most beautiful southern place. Aleph Godol William Ar- New York, N. Carrying on Smith, Monday; "Town Hall," States by buying Defense Postal belles will be there to greet all onson took second place. In the one of the most commendable Saving Stamps. The Alephs are visiting alephs and alumni. Tuesday; National Debate finals. recent Gallen Kamp tournament Community Service projects in purchasing the stamps individual- Places of interest in San An- Wednesday, and Fun Nite and Aleph Sol Schockett bowled 216 its history, the Boys Manhattan ly,. and then turn them over to tonio are many, including the movies, Thursday. to annex high honors. Beach Chapter is ever bustling the Aleph Gisbor, who puts them ivy-clad Alamo, famous all over to complete a Manhattan Beach in the regulation Stamp-book. As the world as the "Shrine of Tex- Community Census before the soon as each book is filled. it will as Liberty," which is a favorite objective of tourists and conven- Moskowitz, Weisenthal, summer interrupts its work. Un- be turned over for a regular De- der the very capable leadership fense Bond, which will later be tion delegates, as are the four of Aleph Burton Cohn of the B. deposited in the Chapter's name. Missions not far from the cen- Finkelstein Win District M. B. the members of the chap- The Alephs of the Chapter re- ter of the city, particularly Mis- ter B. M. B.'s Scout Troop and cently participated in a Flag Day sion San Jose, with the famous the other youth groups and the Parade in the community by help- "Rose Window," and Bracken- authorities at Temple Beth El ing build a Float representing ridge Park, which is one of the Seven Forensic Titles are all cooperating to make this B'nai B'rith and A. Z. A. On this outstanding parks in the south. census a worthy source of infor- Float were displayed the Men- Also, the Governor's Palace, with mation. orah. the Ten Commandments and its garden and wishing well of The members of the B. M. B. various other designs. Alephs fers a restful spot and the San Memphis, Tenn. The District was held at the Hotel Claridge in deeply felt a need for an accur- Sandy Hall and Morton Love rep- Fernando Cathedral which takes Seven Finals in debating and ora- their honor, and that even they ate Community Census in Man- resented the Chapter in this its name from Ferdinand of tory were held in this city on Sun- were guests at a dance atop the hattan Beach for in the last few project. Spain who made it a royal chapel day, June 8th. Competing in the Magolia Roof of the Hotel Cla- years the population of this tiny, At a joint meeting with its in 1744, is always of much in- contests were Jules Finkelstein, ridge. The contests were held in well-knit community has almost sponsoring Lodge, the New Castle terest to visitors Isaac Winick Chapter (Knox- the Hotel Claridge also. doubled. But more than that, Alephs inducted nineteen boys Outstanding is Fort Sam Hous- ville), representing the Eastern The two Memphis A. Z. A. chap- however, the boys felt that only into a Junior A, Z. A. Group. Dis- ton. established in 1877, head- Region in oratory against Ralph ters, Memphis 71 and the Israel trict Three Grand Councillor Sey- a very small percentage of this quarters of the Eighth Corps Kaplan, Waco Chapter 312, rep- Peres Aleph Club, were hosts for mour Mendelssohn was the guest increase in population was being 'Area and home of the famous resenting the Western Region. the occasion. Arrangements were speaker on this occasion, with tapped for the various clubs and Second Division, and Randolph The debaters were Abe Wise and in charge of George Shendelman, Lodge President Samuel Schwartz religious organizations existent Field which contains some 400 Mark Spector, Adolph Ochs Chap- District Director of A. Z. A. in the community. Therefore, this giving the welcoming remarks. buildings. accommodating 5,500 ter 252 (Chattanooga, Tenn.), of census not only was to find out persons and 500 planes, which the Eastern Region and Charles Hold First Social ages, names, etc. but more prac- the community of Manhattan is rightfully called the "West Moskowitz and Sam Weisenthal, Chicago, III. The Simon Hell- tically, to find out what organiza- Beach. The B. M. B. feels that Point of the Air." The conclud- Houston 136 of the Western Re- er Aleph Club staged its first tions they belonged to, what in- their census will be unique in ing highlight of the post-conven- gion. Winners were Jules Finkle- cial event with a Dance. Under terests they had, and was direct- many respects but mainly in that tion activities will be a dance in stein in oratory and Charles Mos- the chairmanship of Aleph S'gan ed especially at the children. it will be a census of the youth the beautiful, spacious, air-con- kowtiz and Sam Weisenthal in de- Fred Ornstein, a great crowd Although the census is being in the community. This census, ditioned ball-room of the Plaza bating. turned out for the affair The run by A. Z. A. and other Jewish the B. M. B. believes, will al- Hotel. Do not forget that con- The guests were entertained at Alephs have contributed heavily groups, the census information ways be a valuable source of pro- vention headquarters at San An- an informal affair on Saturday to the clothes drive of the local will be available to all groups spective A. Z. A. members and tonio will be the Plaza Hotel. evening. On Sunday a luncheon Charity Fund. and religions residing in or near Jr. A. Z A. members. Page 2 THE SHOFAR June 27, 1941 The The VACATION BOOK GUIDE A DIRECTORY OF SUMMER READING Official Organ Aleph 3adih Aleph of B'nai B'rith By Bernard Postal Are you plannning to take books with must not be a Jewish battle alone; A EDITOR JULIUS BISNO you on your vacation? What will you HISTORY OF JEWISH LITERATURE read when old man rain breaks into that (Block Publishing Co.), the fourth volume ASSISTANT EDITOR BEN BARKIN week-end trip? Answers to these ques- of Meyer Waxman's monumental history ASSISTANT EDITOR IRVING LEVITAS tions are always problem when you try which covers the period from 1880 1935 to find them at the last moment TOWARD A SOLUTION (G. Putnam's ART EDITOR JACK SHAFTON hope of being helpful here directory 'Sons), Rabbi Israel Goldstein's views on of summer reading for all tastes, ages and contemporary Jewish problems CONTRIBUTING EDITORS WILLIAM X. KAPLAN, MAURICE S. purses: GREAT HATRED (Alfred Knopf), GLASER, BERNARD GOLDSTEIN, LOWELL ADELSON, LEO PUZZLE FICTION Maurice Samuel's provocative analysis of CITY OF ILLUSION (Harper & Bros.) cause STORY OF LEVINE, SOL BREIBART, NATHAN WAHLBERG, GEORGE a grand novel of the West, Vardis YIDDISH ITERATURE (Yiddish Scientif- SHENDELMAN, HY HAVES, SID FRANKLIN, LEONARD BE- Fisher; BY THE DIM LAMPS (Frederick Institute) one-volume history of LOVE, BOB FRIEDMAN, AARON ZUCKER, MARVIN LEVIN, BYOMax.F.B. A. Stokes Co.), story exotic New folkways origins contributions and Orleans, by Nathan Schachner; THEY by A. A. Roback; THE JEWISH SAM GLASSBERG. WENT TOGETHER (Alfred Knopf, QUIZ BOOK (Jewish Book Club), com- DirectorBinalBRITH Inc.), a moving tale of simple family, pendium of questions and on the SUPREME ADVISORY COUNCIL: Sam Beber, Omaha, Nebr. President; Jacos by Robert Nathan FLOTSAM (Little, Jewish past and by David Pa. Lieberman, Second Vice-President; Los Angeles, Calit. 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A.; ficers explain this by saying that TIDE OF FORTUNE (The Viking Press), America, by Richard Rollins; THE TRO- a male office worker can often dramatic episodes from history centering JAN HORSE IN AMERICA (Dodd, Mead around such figures as Cicero, Rouget Co.), Congressman Martin Dies" OWD Strengthen Our help out in the warehouse or plant if necessary and thus keep Handel, (author of Lenin the and Marsellaise), Woodrow Cyrus Wilson, Field, story of his investigating of un-American activities; THE FREE COMPANY PRE- only Stefan Zweig write them RUL down overead. Sometimes, also, SENTS (Dodd, Mead & Co.), contains the Democracy" ERS OF THE WORLD (Thomas Crowell complete set of radio plays produced male secretaries are preferred be- Co.), studies Roosevelt, Hitler, Musso- the Free Company as a major contribution cause after they have learned the lini, Stalin, DeValera, Chaing Kai Chek toward Americanism, Churchill and eight other contemporary organization of the business, they leaders, by Maurice Crain: HAYM SALO- can be promoted to more respon- MON (Julian Messner Inc.) Dear Brother Alephs: To have seen you, strong and ography of the famous Jewish patriot, by sible positions. Whatever the rea- Howard Fast; ONCE A REBEL (Farrar New Pamphlet Issued 'From end springs new be- fearless in a world seemingly son, qualified male secretaries Rinehart), the life story of a success- ginnings was Pliny, the eld- weak and lacking in courage. have a relatively easy job of ful businessman who was once revolu- On "lobs in Business Ror holar, who made Think of it! We have all worked tionary, by Simon Kaplan; CLOWNING finding work, provided the al- THROUGH BASEBALL Barnes It means, I think, and built our A. Z. A. until now ways important appearance and Co.), a memoirs of Al Schacht, the clown For AZA Boys S not it height in its growth, prince of the national pastime; SONG personality factors match their DIVINE (Saravan House), an autobi- year in which institu- commercial skills.' ograpy of Leibele Waldman the noted venues tions and governments existent The 48-page publication, JOHS cantor RUFUS ISAAC (G. Putnam's Washington, D. warning opened and the Sons) the life of the great Lord Read for hundreds of Lars have crum- that Jewish young who IN BUSINESS, may be secured by gained in performance bled. For us there is no time for PIONEERS by son, OF the MUSIC Marquess (Thomas of Reading Cro- sending a dime in stamps or coin spurn opportunities for Id task will find their use well bitter acrimony or useless regret. Co.), the lives the men who de- ness career by not to the B'nai B'rith Vocational veloped the opera, concerto, symphony and new I agree with this There was too much to do, too themselves with establis Service Bureau, 100 K Street, N. rtedly for nothing is as much yet unaccomplished. CAESARS other musical IN GOOSE forms, by STEP David (Harper Ewen & W. owned or controlled Washington, D. C. to me as the supposi- Brothers), introducing the leaders of Nazi or relatives in favor I say to you now, go on ever Q. I have developed my hands Germany. tion that at the completion of an JUDAICA carious existence in a administration officers will put more vigorously with your task so skillfully that now can write WHAT I BELIEVE (G. P. Putnam's Give to your new officers and with either hand. In fact, I can or some other occupation Sons), in which Sholom Asch sets forth themselves to graze in a pasture, leaders the full measure of your write different words with both the fundamentals his faith: THE JEW liberately foregoing on in peaceful retirement. FACES A NEW WORLD (Behrman's Jew- hands at the same time. In what best of existing econom devotion and aid. Enrich our be- ish Book House) survey of the erisis tunities is sounded in I wonder how best can I loved A. Z. A. and strengthen our line of work would this be valu- confronting world Jewry Rabbi Robert say it? How most adequately to democracy by more devoutely en- able?-Allan L. Foncaulo, Seat- Gordis; THE BOOK OF JEWISH HUMOR Business," a new 48-page (Bloch Publishing Co.), Rufus Learsi's express to you my thanks for your tering into a completion of what- tle. Wash. trated study of the vocation collection of the wit and wisdom of the wholehearted co-operation, for be- ever is yet to be done. This is A. An ambidextrous person Jewish people; WHERE HOPE LIES (Far portunities for Jewsih youth ing as loyal a team of mates as our answer our answer to those should have no difficulty in find- Rinehart which Leo W. Schwarz business just published by warns that the fight against anti-Semitism any captain led. I cannot thank who dare surreptitiously to preach ing employment in industry. I B'nai B'rith Vocatioanl Service Bureau. you for your friendship for friend- that our democracy is weak and suggest that you call on your lo- ship needs no vocal measurement impotent. More effort! Greater cal public employment office with Burlington Hosts Written by Morton Joel Gaba, or evaluation, but I can tell you service! the request that they assist you executive director of the Jewish how much appreciate it and how For myself I want nothing more in training and job placement. To Summer Tourney Vocational Guidance Breau of coignizant I am of its value. than to continue being of service (EDITOR'S NOTE: Mr. Baer San Francisco, "Jobe In Business' Being your Grand Aleph Godol to you. To do whatever I can for will answer through this column Burlington, Vt. m e thing points out that while it may be has been the richest experience questions of general interest on A. Z A., however big or small new in A. Z. A. will be attempted courageous it is not necessarily of my life. To have held the the task. It is only in doing this occupations and vocational prob- when the Tri-State Region com- sensible for Jewish young people roins of leadership in my hands lems. Write to him at 1003 K bines its annual summer tourna- to "turn their back" to "a busi- even for this brief period, to have that I can demonstrate fully my devotion and appreciation to you Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. ment with a Camp Convention in ness which over a period of years been an instrumentality in put and to the order which we serve. the heart of the beautiful Green has built up capitol, good will, ting your wishes and desires for Whatever the exigencies ahead. Jewish heritage can he acquire Mountains, and patronage, and to which one our order's improvement into act- and they will be dark, whatever a sence of personal validity The Best Chapter in District can apply his own training in uality, to have encouraged and our task and it will be large, let What is happening in America, One will be hosts to the special the latest business practices. Of aided you, however little, in your us fulfill it to the limit of our as we no doubt well know, is camp convention set for August course, this suggestion is based chapter pursuits, all these, and more, have been a joyous duty. abilities; unselfishly, with dig that a Jewish generation is gfow- 1st week-end on Lake Champlain, on the assumption that he is nity, with gallantry. ing up almost entirely cut off Vermont. Special arrangements qualified for the work and that But to successfully evaluate my My wish? This God be with from its Jewish roots. A barren have been made to house all boys he would be reasonably happy in thanks would be nothing to ex- and lost generation can be the and entertain them. "The fee of it pressing my pride. How proud I you in your efforts; God bless our only result of such a condition. $4.50 for the entire weekend cov- am to have been your leader dur- A.Z.A. Based in part upon a survey Thus, the whole danger of A. Z. ers eight meals, two dances, a of American collegiate schools of ing this year, and to have watched Fraternally and sincerely yours, A.'s failure to rise up to the oc- convention session, tournament business, B'nai B'rith's newest you all industriously and sincere- IRV KALER, casion is not to my mind the pos- competition, and a musical re- vocational study indicates that ly devote yourselves to your tasks Grand Aleph Godol. sibility that ten vue," says Godel Burt Ginsburg in discrimination against years or even twenty years from writing of the plans. youth "is probably less severe in now A. Z. A. may become sterile." Every aleph in the chapter is the "sales field than in other busi- In my opinion the far greater working on a committee to check LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ness occupations. Mr. Gaba's sur- danger is that American Jewish and make sure all arrangements vey of business schools discloses youth will become sterile in the are perfect. The Kinna Girls fewer reports of prejudice in sales field of Jewishness. If this trag Camp is to cooperate with the work than in other business THE SHOFAR, edy should occur there would be Burlington feminine sex in enter- doubt, that the building of char- fields. He finds that many cor- little use in mourning A. Z. A. taining the boys who visit the Washington, D.C., porations "noted for their dis- acter through the "Five Fold and only A. Z. A. town in Vermont, criminatory hiring policies in of- TO THE EDITOR: Full" program is also a fine di- It therefore devolves upon I read Aleph Mayer's letter in rection for the order's activities. those Jewish forces agencies, and one of the lone states. fice and plant frequently employ organizations which have the Jews as salesmen and saleswo- THE SHOFAR with a great deal With this there can be little power to avert the "remnant of Haves in Haverhill men. of interest since, for some time argument. But we know, I think, Israel' in America from stifling that nothing of the sort is tak- Banking, according to "Jobs In past, it also has been my belief Judaism everywhere from com- that A. Z. A. is not playing the ing place through the efforts oi Haverhill, Mass Hy Haves, Business" is the field of business mitting suicide to take dractic dynamic role among young Am- A. Z. A., at least not on a wide action immediately Field Secretary of District One, "in which prejudice is believed erican Jewry which its potentiali- enough scale. The bulk of our Just as it became apparent spoke to the Alephs here on the to be most intense. The findings ting would seem to warrant. Pre- alephs are just as ignorant in that Democracy, to survive, must occasion of the Parents' and of the survey made in connection things Jewish when they gradu- Founder's Day program. The First with this booklet demonstrate viously, however, I seemed un- make itself dynamic, just as to- able to put my finger on the ex- ate into B'nai B'rith as when they Degree was presented at this cel- how bank personnel policy dis- talitarianism is on the surface, act cause of this deficiency. were pledging the junior order. ebration by the Alephs of the criminates against Jews. In fact, so must it be realized that Juda- I should like, first of all, to Of course, this can be attributed, ism, if it is to survive, must Lowell Chapter. accredited university business ad- in large part, to the individual ministration schools throughout congratulate him upon evidence make the same effort. In essence, alephs themselves the country revealed that employ- ing the courage of his convictions After all, the average aleph is this is what he proposes and I the beneficial results would be ers request non-Jewish business in writing a letter which he fully am in hearty accord with him. tremendous. realized would meet with general not far different from the aver- workers more frequently in the I am satisfied that the leaders Just how this can be done is age DeMolay, for example. His banking and financial fields than opposition. interests are wrapped up 75 per of Z. A. realize all this. They certainly not for us to say. To in any other." Of course, the most prevalent want to do all that it is in their cent in girls and the remainder pose a problem does not presup- argument which will probably be in various inane subjects. His cul- power to do in forging an intel- pose that it is incumbent upon The new study, which contains used to refute him is that the ligent, healthy, and Jewishly- one to offer a solution. But some- chapters on accounting, advertis- goal professed by A. Z. A., name- tural, religious, and inteHectual live3 are pretty remote to him, conscious American Jewry. Per- one ought to be able to solve it: ing, banking, clerical work, cred- ly that of inculcating an appre- haps they feel that they are al- it is credit enough that he had it, personnel, statistics, sales, and ciation if they exist at all, And in Jew- of our Jewish and Ameri- ish youth this constitutes a grave ready doing all that they can. the insight to analyze it. self-employment, may be obtain- aim. can heritages. is a worthy enough danger for only through under- were somehow to become a more we But I feel as he does that if ed for 10c from the B'nai B'rith MORRIS POLAN, Vocational Service Bureau. 1003 And it will also be said, no staiding and appreciating his vital East St. Louis 56, K Street, N. W., Washington, and purposeful organization East St. Louis, Ill. D. C. June 27, 1941 THE SHOFAR Page 3 Program Completed Convention Host Driving to Texas? For Canadian Camp Here's Some Advice On June 27-29 Attention: Milton Mehl, S. A. C. mem- ber of the host district to the Montreal, Que. Jerry Rose convention, provides this infor- mation for those driving to 777 De L'Epee, Westmount, Can- ada, is general chairman of the Those Desiring Transportation from San Texas: 1. Speed limit: 60 miles out- Canadian Camp Convention. As Antonio to Kerrville on July 12, Should side city limits during the the June 27 week-end draws clos- day; 55 at night. Highways er plans are being made definite Meet at the Plaza Hotel. Cars Will Be are heavily patrolled by au- for the first Canadian Camp tobiles and motorcycles. The Conclave. fines are "stiff." B'nai B'rith has completed the arrangements to house the 150 Available Throughout the Day without 2. Take the small towns easy because of "speed traps.' boys who will be privileged to at- tend this convention. Amid the Charge, Through Courtesy of the San 3. Bring your driver's license or evidence of the owner- splendor of the Laurentian moun- ship of the car. tains the Alephs will cavort and Antonio B'nai B'rith Lodge. 4. Accidents must be reported frolick in A. Z. A. spirit. to the nearest state, county Friday night the program will or police office. open with services. One of the 5. Trailers are permitted if li- outstanding rabbis in Montreal censed in the state of origin. will lead the services. Saturday morning services will open the day's activities. Wilfred B. Feiga GREATER BOSTON NEWS Kerrville, Texas - Above is will address the boys. The rest pictured J. J. Delaney, Presi- Houston Hangs Out of the day will feature free ac- dent of Schreiner Institute tivity with the registrants taking Welcome Sign where the 18th National A. Z. advantage of the swell facilities of Camp B'nai B'rith. Sunday The Haym Salomon Players, a Picnic Grounds at Middlesex A. Convention and Tournament finals will be held July 12-18. Houston, Texas The Houston will witness tournament competi- group comprised of the young Fellsway West on Sunday, June tion for all. A special Canadian men from Haym Salomon A. Z. 15, with a full program of track In extending a welcome to A. Alephs extend a cordial invitation and field events. Milton Cohen, to all Alephs and Advisors at- Convention session will A. Capter and young women from Z. A. Dr. Delaney said: te women's Junior League of advisor to the chapter is in "The Board of Trustees and tending the National Convention place. o-stop off in Houston for a visit. Sunday night a private dance B'nai B'rith, will present a three- charge of the affair. Frank Sil- the faculty of Schreiner Institute Housing facilities will be provid- at one of Montreal's finer night act comedy "Growing Pains" on verstein, also an advisor to the join with the Westminster Pres- ed by the chapters, under the di- Sunday, June 15, at the Temple chapter, received his Master of spots will feature the closing byterial Encampment in extend- Education degree at Boston Uni- rection of Houston 136. Anyone event of the gala week-end. Mishkan Tefila Auditorium. ing a most cordial welcome to who plans to take advantage of Fellows who will attend are "Growing Pains" is a fast- versity this week. the A. Z. A. which meets on our this invitation should contact Sam urged to bring their own lines, moving, hilarious comedy delving campus in July. Lasser, 1204 Waugh Drive, or sheets. towels and flashlights. into the psychology of the aver- "We are indeed glad to have The national A. Z. A. debating telephone J29952 upon your ar- Everything else will be supplied age adolescent boy and girl in this organization of young men the most impressionable period champions, Billy Suckle and Har- rival in the city. by the camp. Inform General come to Texas and especially to ry Epstein, and Vic Markowitz, The chapter was host to the Chairman Rose NOW if you are of their lives. It is a typical Kerrville and our campus. We Philadelphia A. Z. A. Advisor parents recently. M. Geller, of the to be with Canadian A. Z. A. "Henry Aldrich" type of play, extend to them the use of all of were the guests of the Louis Cyrus Adler Aleph Club opened July 27-29. which appeals alike to young and our facilities including dormito- Needle A. Z. A. Chapter at a re- the breakfast with a prayer. Aft- old. ries, class and assembly rooms, cent meeting. The chapter con- er the breakfast, the work of A. The Haym Salomon Players tennis courts, gymnasium and High Point Alephs ducted its semi-annual election Z. A. was stressed in talks by are directed by Ben Barker, as- athletic field with the hope you of officers, electing Victor Moch- Alephs Weisenthal. Gaitz and Ad- Fete Parents sisted by Robert Jacobstein. may be able to use all of these Malden A. Z. A. Chapter 349 edlover, president of the chapter. visor Brier. to good advantage and that they Other officers elected were Jul- made its bid for the champion- may add to the enjoyment of your ship of the softball league by ian Darmond, vice-president; stay in Texas. Epstein, Suckle Debate New York-Featuring address- Bernie Resnick, secretary Ber- es by Harry Brager, Bronx Man- defeating the Lynn Aleph Club in "If I or any of my staff can Regional Team hattan Deputy, Rabbi Sidney M. a pre-schedule game. The Mal- nie Appel, treasurer; Maurine be of service to you in any other den A. Z. A. softball team in- Corman, reporter; Bert Cohen Bogner, advisor. and Hyman H. way during your visit here, do Chelsea, Mass Billy Suckle and and Herman Shectei, wardens, Haves, District No. 1 Field Secre- cludes Alephs Band, Klayman, not hesitate to call on us in this Henry Epstein, of Philadelphia Borochoff, Glick, Dreezer, Brod- and Alan Bikofsky, chaplain. tary and General Director of New connection. twice international To A., the High Point sky, Forman, Martus, Black and bating Ludmersky Three N. Y. Chapters lected work, Gross Chapter of A. Z. A., the Junior Constitution 383 at Order of B'nai B'rith, held their Malden A. Z. A. conducted its its semi annual election re- team PeH December, 1940. Sinc semi-annual election of officers. Join in Celebration Second Annual Parents Day Din- Chelsea?2 "MOU 78 elected Jason Rubin president of no-decision alan ner before an intimate gathering Succeeding Joseph Governor as the chapter. Mark Aronsaor was of 100 people, last Sunday, Fa- president of the chapter is Kal elected vice-president. Other of- Brooklyn, N. -Kingsway The local team osed ther's Day, at the Hotel Newton, Alman. Other officers elected ficers elected to serve were Mau- Chapter joined with the two other of Lou Sidman, regional oratory Broadway and 95 Street. were Sid Alter, vice-president; rice E. Rosenberg, secretary; Chapters sponsored by Kingsway champion for the past two Stressing unity as essential to Saul Goldstein. secretary; Sid Norman Kristal, treasurer; Jor- Lodge, East Midwood and Beth and Irving Kessler of Medford, being of A. Z. A., Depu- Glick, treasurer: Max Klayman, dan Rosenberg, reporter; Albert El. to celebrate Parents' and who is also a member of the further listed ideals to reporter; Morris Dublinsky and Trotsky, chaplain and Morris Founder's Day. Mel Bisgyer, Tufts debating society. The Z. A. must cling. He Stanley Myerow, wardens and Rothman and Edward Leavitt, Brooklyn Deputy, was in charge judges were Louis Winer, prom- said that A. Z. A. must stride Joseph Governor, chaplain. The wardens. Dr. J. L. Rudd was re- of the regular program. Dave inent Lynn attorney; Wilfred B. Gard to new fields social committee is fast complet- elected chairman of the Advisory Haber, District One Oratorical Feiga, member of the S. A. C. Rabbi Sidney M. Bogner, ad- ing its summer program which in- Board as were Allan orb and champion, was the guest speaker. and past president of the District visor of the High Point chapter, cludes the sponsoring of the Jun- Rabbi Hugh Mantell of Cam- Dancing followed the affair. One Grand Lodge of the B'nai held that the American Jews ior A. Z. A. outing at Sheepsfold bridge. B'rith, and Charles A. Berman, should be fully organized to help START NOW ON A PROGRAM national regional deputy. in their part as integral cogs in INTENDED TO MAKE the United States defense set-up. YOUR CHAPTER THE WE'LL MEET YOU IN The Rabbi urged full co-operation with President Roosevelt, whom New York Chats BEST IN A. Z. A. TEXAS JULY 12 he called a very capable man, and worthy of all our trust. This thought was supplemented by New York A. Z. A. extends a humming. Rabbi Bogner to the effect that warm welcome to Mr. A. C. Horn "Zeke" Nathanson, congenial ATTENTION NEW ALUMNI the day of racial prejudice upon his entrance into A. Z. A. New York A. Z. A. committee- hatred is slowly being done away service by virtue of his S. A. C. men chairman, announced that with appointment. Mr. Horn is the first the city wide governing body for New York man to be so honored. A. Z. A, has been created. It con- PATRIOTISM CHARITY JUDAISM Adelphi Starts And those of you who meet him sists of the A. Z. A. chairmen of Certifies That at Texas are going to joy at meet- the various lodges, the deputies, Courting Nature ing our new S. A. C. man, Mr. and standing chairment of the MORRIE ARNOVICH A. C. Horn. special committees being organ- majority Montreal, Adelphi ized. Council Godols will serve Cardozo Chapter honored Bud Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith Alastr Club recently went on a ex-officio as will an advisor from Jaffa with a special farewell par- week-end trip to the Laurentian ty June 13 at the home of Ber- each borough council, In a spe- Mountains. Twenty-eight Alephs cial report to the Metropolitan LIFE MEMBER nard Stein. Bud left June 18 to came by car, train and bus to en- B'nai B'rith Executive Board a "thumb" his way to Texas, Any Sambeber joy the tournaments that were more New York alenhs going? budget for next year's work was BATCUTIVE SECHETARY he at this time. Let the New York office hear. approved. The plans call for an FILIAL WASHINGTON At a recent open meeting, at addition to the staff. hiring of LOVE THIS which 100 people were present, gymns, and plans for servicing 13 DAY NOV. 31 Staten Island comes back into the chapter and its guests heard the swing with a special joint in- chapters and councils through CONDUCT PURITY FRATERNITY a discussion of the economic ef- stallation of officers June 4. greater coordination of work fects of the war on Canadian life. Haves addressed the fellows and within chapters. An A. Z. A. Hop is to be held girls of A. Z. A. and B. Z. B. at MAZKIRS: We're counting on METAL AZA ALUMNI CARD on June 16th and all the plans special ceremonies at the Jewish you to help us put over the Boat- have already been made. Center. The key officers of the ride July 26. The special moon- boys are: Seymour Adams, Godol, light sail entails the hiring of a Price 25c. Beth El Active Nathan Segal, S'gan; Ellis Rosen. private yacht. You fellows should Mazkir; Alvin Amtzis, Gisbor atted. Help make the affair a AZA's Latest Innovation-A Smart Bronze Under advisor Ira Tilzer special success and treat your fellows to New York -The month of May summer activity will keep all a grand night. Permanent Life Membership Card Fits turned out to be a month of sur- Conveniently into Your Bill-Fold and Is Pro- prises, victories and enjoyment for the Beth-El Aleph club: both B-M Council Lifts Seixas 'Kidding' On tected by an Isinglass Holder. Attractively in the social and athletic fields. Their Voices Loudly Designed with Raised Letters and Blue Em- On the 24th a social was held By CHARLES KATLIN blem; Name and 21st Birthdate Embossed at Aleph Bunny Flicker's house, By PHIL ISRAEL Brooklyn, N. the past at No Extra Charge. Send Check, Stamps, which turned out to be a rous- Bronx-Manhattan, N. -Sat- few weeks, Gershom Mendez Seix- ing success, thanks to the tire- or Moneyorder. less efforts of Emanuel Strugatch urday, May 10, over fifty alephs as Chapter 406 has been conduct- and the whole-hearted co-opera- from chapters in the Bronx-Man- ing an experiment which, it is NOTE: Many Chapters Are Ordering tion of the rest of the chapter. hattan Council went on a Weinie hoped, will successfully vie with Beth-El brought its average in the call of Spring these moonlit Roast in spite of a threatening These as Gifts to Their New Alumni. the softball tournament up to the nights and enable the chapter to rain storm. The roasting of the five hundred mark by defeating have fully attended meetings. hot dogs was held in the Pali- East Midwood 7-1 in a thrilling Under the supervision of the battle held at Kelly Park on the sades. The swapping of stories Social Committee, the Alephs have AZA SUPPLY DEPARTMENT was also held in the Palisades. 11th of May. been entertained with variety In other words, the affair was shows and hav capered back to 1003 K St., N. W. Washington, D. C. the Brooklyn Council Field held in the Palisades. At the close day Beth-El romped off the field kidhood via a variety of games of the evening the Bronx-Manhat- of battle with five gold medals. (Who mentioned potsy?). The tan alephs sang "Up You Men," success of the venture seems to The first medal was won in the and we understand that the boys be assured. These uncommon oc- ORDER YOURS TODAY! hundred-yard dash. The other in Fidelity Chapter in Los Angeles four were won in the 440 relay. currences have kept the alephettes heard the song. waiting at the door until all hours, Page 4 THE SHOFAR June 27, 1941 District No 1 Briefs Mechanics Active For Paterson to Fete Old Cleveland Heights and New Officers LABOR DAY week-end is the Lorain Bus Rides Again Alumni Respond By MURRAY GOTEINER affair for all. SOL COHEN, con- To Nation's Colors Paterson, -Paterson Chap- rition chairman, has prepared a By HYMAN GOLDBERG ter 133 held its semi-annual elec- Camp for all. Seven dollars Lorain, Ohio The "Chapter tion of officers on Thursday eve- By HERBERT STERN grand week-end at Wah- with the Bus" is again mobilizing ning, June 26. Cleveland Cleveland Heights The call is "Let's Go its new 1931 Chevrolet Bus for a New and old officers will be Chapter 177 proudly announces conah-Pittsfield, Labor Day tour of twelve states this coming honored at a gala installation pro- that three of its most active alum- week-end." Send your registra- month. Veteran of a twelve-hun- gram which will be held at the ni are now serving with the Unit- tion in now. dred mile trip to and from the Hebrew Free School on Monday ed States army, while a third ex- Last call for TEXAS. Let the District 2 Convention in St. Louis, evening, June 30. Several prom- pects to be called into service F. S. know if you're going and the Lorain A. Z. refugee from inent personages will be present within the next several weeks. how. Last call for TEXAS. a School Bus Grave Yard. is just to witness the proceedings and to Sherman Zlotlow. Aleph DELL GOFF, new External Re- beginning to get broken in as the address the chapter. Refresh- S'gan, who was credited with the lations chairman, says "The Fies- speedometer is creeping up to the "Lorain A. Z. A. Bus Traveling ments will also be served. management of some of Height's ta Formal with our alumni and 65,000 mile mark. Mechanics, under the direction of The installation program is be- most brilliant social affairs, is a B'nai B'rith girls was a grand The proposed trip to the na- Chief Trouble Shooter Aaron ing prepared cooperatively by the member of a coast artillery unit night. Too bad you missed being tional convention will take its OC- Dachner, has been busily engaged social, social-service and cultural at Camp Lee, Virginia. At the with us June 25.' cupants across the states of Ohio, the past few weeks tuning the bus committees. Chairman Leo Bess Ready for chapters a special time of his induction, Pvt. Zlot- Indiana, and Illinois to St. Louis. up for the 3,500 mile trip. Star is being assisted by Hymen Kins- low was an advisor to the A. H. skit on A. Z. A. which Harry After a little tarry-over in the mechanics of the chapter have ler, J. Mortimer Rubenstein, Mil- Brager wrote and presented with Friedland Aleph club of this city. mound city, including another torn the motor apart and rebuilt ton Aronoff, Seymour Spira and Alumbnus George Shyatt of the Bronx Alephs to Empire State look at the St. Louis fair sex. it so that it might run under its Murray Goteiner. All alephs are Lodge June 26. Lorain A. Z. A. & Co. will view cordially invited to attend the af- Chapter 177, and one of the first own power. According to Advisor MAZKIR ADVISOR GO- the sights of Missouri, Kansas, Mayer, she's tops in efficiency and fair. advisors to Benjamin Cardozo DOL-Help is wanted. New elec- Oklahoma, and Texas and arrive power, and it can be counted on Paterson A. Z. A. is planning to Chapter 385, was recently induct- tion reports, semi-annual reports, in Kerrville just in time for the to get the boys back home after give full support to the Bloom- ed. Harold London, another etc., are missing. Help. opening of the National Conven- a most enjoyable (?) trip. field A. Z. A. dance which will be Heights Alumnus, was one of the Leon Cagan of Beverly sends in tion. held on Saturday evening, June first Cleveland men to be called The financial committee is be- front page publicity announcing After a week's rest while the ing driven "nots" by the constant 28, at the Bloomfield Temple. to the colors and is now stationed Berman as new Godol. And Res- "Lorain Gang" is enjoying the Paterson urges all Alephs who are at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. change in the figures at the sign nick of Mattpan brags about sum- 18th Annual Convention a little of a gas pump. Every time its interested in the successful exist- One of the most active Alephs mer plans. trip "South of the Border" will chairman goes to his service sta- ence of A. Z. A. chapters to pat- in the history of the Heights ALEPHS-Ext special sum- be undertaken. Returning from tion, the price of motor fuel is ronize all such affairs. As a fra- chapter, Advisor Meyer Finger- mer activity is one the Rio Grande. A. Z. A. Bus No. upped another fraction of a cent. ternal organization we must do man of Cardozo 385 expects to be of the tournaments and camp con- 2 will steam through the states As matters stand now, barring no all in our power to aid our broth- called up late in July or early ventions. June 27-29 Montreal, of Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennes- further major increases, the trip er chapters. August After his graduation June 29 Long Beach, Syracuse, see, Kentucky, back to the 'Sacred is to cost each Aleph $16.00 both The foundations for Paterson from the Status of active July 26 New York Boat Ride, Mud of Ohio, scene of last year's ways, much more than a bargain Junior are rapidly being Aleph, Advisor Fingerman did July 27. CVR at Springfield, Au- annual gathering, at four times the price. built. Chairman Hymen Kinsler Yeoman work for the Cleveland gust 1-3 Tournament and Camp Bus No. 2 is five years younger Seating capacity in comfort is announced that his committee had A. Z. A. Council as city athletic at Burlington, August 10-BNR than the "Old Faithful" that had 22. Thus far about 10 fellows already made preparations for a director. Fingerman is a past at Medway Millis, and being the distinguished honor of attend- have signed up with the "Lorain suitable meeting place. The junior Aleph Godol of the Council. planned for all Buffalo a special ing three national gatherings of gang" to make the trip. That group will also have the facilities party at Crystal Beach, Canada, the order. Anyone who "eyes and means that there are about 10 of one of the local gymnasiums with Sigmund Freud Chapter tries" this 1931 Chevrolet Bus, in- more vacancies that can be had for its athletic activities. A pro- Fabrian A. C. Usher host. Get out and live A. Z. A. cluding the president of Interna- by anyone in the vicinity of Lor- gram which closely resembles that At Temple Service -Tournament time is play time tional Harvester (the old bus was ain, or those fellows living along of Senior A. Z. A. chapters is for YOU. a 1926 International), will agree the route. quickly being prepared. By ROBERT FENDELL District One General Executive that it is a 100% improvement in If anyone is desirous of going More than 50 couples attended Paterson, N. Eight mem- Committee: Semi-annual meeting beauty and riding comfort. along in the bus to Kerrville, he the annual A. A. picnic which bers of the Fabian Aleph club of Outstanding features are self- may contact Joshua Merves, 316 was held at Garret Mountain Park Labor day week-end at Wahconah Paterson, N. J., served as ushers starting power; soft seats with Pittsfield. All district officers. 13th Street, Lorain, Ohio, with on Sunday, June 8. The program under the direction of Aleph Alan backs: well-balanced, close to the regard to making reservations. for the day was prepared by the Regional Godols, and selected BB Haubenstock, Aleph Shotar Go- ground bus body: and a modern on committee. Ex-officio Time is short so get your reser- social committee under the lead- dol, at the confirmation services folding door augmented by a fire- members all deputies, standing vation in early if you plan to take ership of Seymour Spira, and as- at the Temple Emanuel here in escape entrance, or exit. advantage of cheap transportation sisted by Leo Bess, Frank Immer- Immattees of district. Paterson. They are Alephs Lar- The Lorain bus committee and a hilarious trip. Bus leaves man, and Jess Sarver, TORONTO: Or- chairmaned by Joshua Merves and ry Cohen, Gilbert Dorfman, Oscar uncil. Lorain on July 8. at 7:00 including a staff of well-trained Krieger, Samuel Keller, Sidney p. m. E. S. one Sigmund Freud A. C. Rosenblum, David Jacobs Marvin opened and ago. And Honors Advisor Greenberg and Robert Fendell. WATCH ROCHESTER. New York Alephs Present, Dreyer Head Their excellent work was com- Now is the time to plan to make By BOB WOLDMAN mended by many. For the past your chapter the BEST in District To Follow the Mast Boston' AZA Council Cleveland Advisor Maury two months, the club has been One Woolman of the sigmund Freud ushering at Friday evening serv- New York, N. Y New York By ROBERT WEISS Aleph Club of Cleveland who re- ices. Cardozo Leads in alephs will become sailors for a Boston, Mass Arthur Present, cently moved to California was In connection with the nation- night when they take the Moon- one of Boston's most active Aleph honored at a recent testimonial wide celebration of "I Am An Softball Tourney light Sail planned for all New Godols, was rewarded for his ac- dinner tendered to him by his American day, four Aleph York A. Z. A. on Saturday night. tive service while at the helm of chapter. The entire chapter as der the leadership of Alep July 26. the Amos Chapter by being elect- well as the entire pledge-class kir Gilbert Dorfman, present By AL ECKHAUS A special committee headed by ed Aleph Godol of the Greater turned out to bid their advisor impressive program, the culm Brooklyn, N. Y. On Sunday Harry Brager, Bronx-Manhattan Boston Council. Robert Dreyer of farewell and express regrets at tion of which was the presen morning, June 8th. the Benjamin deputy, and assisted by Chairman the Lynn Aleph Club was elected his leaving. Aleph Godol Bob tion of a new American flag Cardozo Aleph Club defeated the Aleph Sumner Hoffman of Cyrus Aleph S'Gan and Eugene Black- Klausner presented Advisor the club. Ocean Parkway Chapter in soft- Adler and a committee of Fred man of the recently installed Woolman with a parting gift on Rebounding from two disastrous ball by a score of 4 to 2 at Kelly Berman and Irwin LeBowski are Louis Brandeis Aleph Club won behalf of the chapter. District defeats, a rampant Fabian A. C. Field in Brooklyn. This marks working hard to insure a grand the post of Aleph Maskir Director Aaron Zucker attended handed the battling Alephs of the the fourth win out of as many evening for all and success for Sid Green was elected general and spoke a few words in Maury's Felix Fuld Chapter 393 of Irv- games for Cardozo with only one more win necessary to cop the New York A Z. A. They will con- chairman of the District Conven- honor. ington a 3-to-1 defeat at Sandy Brooklyn championship. Bud Jaf- tact all New York chapters in the tion to be held in Boston this Station WAZA of the Frater- Hill park in Paterson. fa hurled brilliant ball for Car- hope that each group will appoint winter. His committee appoint- nal Broadcasting system came on A member of this club was ac- a man to serveion the committee ments will soon be forthcoming. the air recently with two special cepted into the New Jersey All- dozo, allowing only four hits. These were collected the sec- The various Council deputies and Under the leadership and guid- broadcasts, one for the Freud State orchestra: He is Aleph Godols will also serve. Everyone ance of such a worker as Sid and Parent's Day party, and the oth- Sopher Robert Fendell, a viola ond inning when o. J. C. scored two runs. The hitting star of the will help make the ride on the with the full co-operation of all er for the chapter membership player. game was our own Jerry Trotsky 26th an eventful evening. the Greater Boston Chapters and stag. To make the broadcasts who lashed out three singles for A private and spacious yacht, Alephs, this Convention points to more realistic, Freud's new P. A. Rosenberg Safur Club be extra special. system was used four times at bat, to drive in two Sylph II. will be the scene of ac- runs. tivity. The party will be exclusive In his final message as Aleph Aleph Leonard Kohn recently Essay Winner The record to date is: for A. Z. A. men and the crowd Godol, Lou Sidman sharply criti- won second place in the Oheb By DAVID I. FEINSTEIN April Cardozo, 16 Ehrlich, 5 will be limited to 440 people so cised the faults nd weaknesses Zedek Temple oratorical contest. April 6: Beth-El, 3 that all an enjoy themselves in of the Greater Boston Council The Sigmund Freud debate Philadelphia The Jerry Safur May Cardozo, 10; Bay Ridge, grander fashion. A special band which he had observed during his team consisting of Alephs Robert Aleph club was admitted into A. will be hired and a five hour sail term. He noted. however. the Woldman and Leslie Karmel suc- Z. A. on March 13, and thus was June Cardozo, 4: O. P. 2 in the waters surrounding Man- great strides made in the council's cessfully debated against the too late to enter the National Es- Totals hattan will make sailors of all. first year ana left the hope in Heights Temple team at the say contest. Therefore, the frienda Cardozo 001 030 Each chapter will receive de- everyone's mind of a brilliant fu- Council Educational Alliance re- of Jules Cohen, past president of O. P. 020 000 0-2 tailed information. The affair ture in the rising star of Boston cently. the parent oldge, South Philadel- The most significant and im- will be coupled and the-price Two A. A. phia B'nai B'rith. decided to hold portant meeting of the season Dollars for the special night of A. Celebrate Birthday a contest for the new Alephs. took place on Sunday evening. A. on the sea. Plan now to at- Bill Suckle Wins They picked "Jewish Youth Con- June 8th, when the Cardozo Chap- tend or as the committee says, "If Harvard Award By LEWIS MELTZER tribution Toward American De- ter elected their officers for the you HAVES a girl, date her now. New York, Rockaway mocracy' for a topic which the coming term. The new officers BRAGER neck if she says, 'No. Chapter 417 formally celebrated boys were to write their essays are: Aleph Godol, Mitch Fastow: Of course you can have BISGYER Boston, Mass.-According to a their second anniversary as an on. When the contest was finally Aleph S'gan, Mac Glickman: A1- the idea and don't take any Fink recent announcement made by of- Aleph Club with a gala dance at judged, Stanley Rosenberg was eph Mazkir, Sanford Abelow: Al- elstein, not even for Nathanson.' ficials of Harvard University, the Hotel Commodore in Rock- acclaimed the winner, and a beau- eph Gisbor, George Farber: Aleph William Victor Suckle a Harvard away Park. The dance was high- tiful Loving Cup was presented Shotare Godol, Jerry Trotsky BOOS YOUR A. CHAPTER! freshman and A. Z. A. debating lighted with the announcement to to him. David I. Feinstein was Aleph Shotare Kotone, Stan Far- BRING A FRIEND TO THE champion for the past two years, the community that the Rock- runner-up, and Alex Mirkin was ber: Aleph Sofar, Al Eckhaus. NEXT MEETING was one of the few freshmen away Park Chapter had received third. Ten Alephs submitted es- awarded a prize of one hundred its charter says. Bid Advisor 'Adieu' dollars for his excellence i nhis At the dance Shirley Blum of The members of the Aleph club Don't forget studies and his outstanding Rockaway Park was presented wish to announce to the Alephs By PAUL GELOBTER SC olastic standing. He was also with the honor of being this from coast to coast, that every- those Bronx. N. Y The Fordham selected to represent the Harvard year's Sweetheart of A. Z. A. one will be hearing and envying Aleph Club held a farewell party freshmen debating society in a the numerous and various talents Tuesday May 14, for their ad- debate with the Yale freshmen at New Haven. Hear Psychology Talk possessed by the boys in the Jer- visor, Pat" Rosenberg, Pat goes ry Safur Aleph club. into the U. S. Army to serve his Prior to his returning home in Philadelphia from this area, he South Bend, Ind. St. Joseph country for a year. Lou Meltzei was honored guest at a party in Valley 92 presented its Parents' Paterson Active of Empire State Lodge, the spon soring lodge, was introduced by his honor given by the local and Founder's Day program with Advisor Rosenberg as his replace- Alephs at the home of one of the an address by Mrs. Samuel Fox on By MURRAY GOTEINER ment. local Alephs Every chapter in "Child Psychology." Aleph Arthur Paterson, N. T.Paterson A. this area was well represented at Weiss was chairman of the affair, Along with the party a special Z. A. is completing its plans for this shindig to say Au Revoir to and Alephs Marvin Breskin, Ralph Quiz-contest was held on A. A the Junior A. Z. A under the Billy Suckle for the outstanding Roth and Al Leviton also partici- questions. Merril Steiner, Pat Ro- chairmanship of Hyman Kinsler pated in the program. The A. senberg, and Harry Brager acted as judges. Summer work he did for Aleph Zadik The Hadassah-A. Z. A. chair has Aleph in this area. sponsored Boy Scout Troop pre- sented the colors. been very active, singing at va- rious affairs. The cahpter plans Use The A. Z. A. Circulating Tournaments PAY YOUR DUES PROMPTLY to hold its eleventh anniversary IT'S EASIER THAT SEE YOU AT KERRVILLE, library. Write headquarters today as a double affair, with a stag TEXAS AT THE 18TH WAY. dinner in June and a dance in ANNUAL CONVENTION September June 27, 1941 THE SHOFAR Page 5 Co-operation With Z. A. School in Auxiliaries Topic Camden June 29 Philly Council to Aid Aleph Leonard Gross Camden, N. three Cam- Red Cross Blood Bank Youngest Officer At Cal. So Region den Chapters are hosts for the In U S. Navy By LEWIS MILLER Constitution Council "School for Philadelphia, Pa. The Phila- A. Z. A.," which will be held in Cross, with characteristic eager- While the hot California sun delphia A. Z. A. Council recently ness to aid in such vital projects, By LEON S. ZIMMERMAN this town on June 29th. The played havoc with those of fair adopted a resolution to cooperate events will begin on Saturday eve- has assumed the responsibility for Philadelphia, Pa. Ensign skin, the Southern Conference of fully with the Southeastern Amer- ning, with a Social Dance. On Sun- obtaining the required blood don- Leonard Gross, former Aleph Gis- the Junior Girls and Southern ican Red Cross in the Bloodbank ations and for making available bor of Germantown Chapter 294 Region A. Z. A. of District Four day morning, registration of project. The Chairman of the Alephs will take place, with the the necessary facilities, and here, and now the youngest com- met to discuss the topic, "How committee to take charge of this regular Summer Tournament Ath- WHEREAS, the Southeastern missioned officer in the United Better Cooperation Can Be Se- letic matches to take up the time is Bernard Weinberg, Aleph Maz- Pennsylvania Chapter of the States navy at the age of 20, was cured Between the Chapters and from 1 to 3:30 p. m. kir of South Philadelphia 359. American Red Cross, with head- abroad the Aircraft Carrier Auxiliaries of the Region. The .The regular classes of the The 19 Chapter Aleph Godols will quarters in Philadelphia, is con- "Wasp" when the ship recently meeting was sponsored by the School will start at 4 p. m., with make the first contributions, to ducting the project in this vicin- Beverly A. Z. A. Chapter at District Field Secretary Lowell be followed by the other Alephs ity, the Hillcrest and Adams Syna- Adelson, Dave Epstein, Seymour as time progresses. THEREFORE BE IT RE- gogue in Los Angeles. Mendelssohn, Hy Haves, Sam The following is the Resolution SOLVED THAT: The Philadelphia Jonas Jacobs, Southern Region adopted by the Council: Grossman, Ben Frank and Irving Council of Aleph Zadik Aleph A RESOLUTION REGARDING A, Z. A. president, opened the Levitas acting as leaders of the does hereby express its praise of THE RED CROSS "BLOOD meeting and Sam Glassberg, discussions: Morris Leibman, Abe the American Red Cross and its BANK" Southern Region Executive Direc- Coritis and others will also lead wholehearted endorsement of the WHEREAS, all members of tor, was given the gavel and the discussion on phases of A. Z. A. volunteer blood donations project, chairmanship of the discussion. work. Aleph Zadik Aleph, the Junior and The School and Summer Tour- Order of B'nai B'rith, look upon BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Many worthwhile ideas were nament will come to a close in the and practice patriotism as a lofty THAT: We declare our desire to brought to further cooperation virtue and a cardinal principle, between the two junior groups evening with a Banquet, at which assist by volunteering donations and National Cultural Director Irving of our blood to the blood bank es- from examples given by indivi- Levitas will speak, after which WHEREAS, we, members of dual fellows an dgirls taken from tablished by the Southeastern chapter activities with their aux- the Alephs and guests will 'trip' the nineteen Chapters of the Or- Pensylvania Chapter of the Amer- the light fantastic, der located within the City of ican Red Cross, and iliaries. Among the suggestions Philadelphia, are eager to should- BE IT STILL FURTHER RE- were the drawing up of a calen- er the responsibility encumbent SOLVED THAT: A special com- dar by the chapter and the aux- Camden Organizes upon all good Americans to pro- mittee be created by this body to iliary and the colaboration of the Jewish Youth Council vide for the common defense in affectuate the donation of blood two, the formation of coordinat- this time of crisis, and by as many of our members as are ing councils, and the joint spon- WHEREAS, we recognize an eligible to make such donation. sorship of social, cultural, and By NATE SHECTMAN community service affairs. Camden, New Camden opportunity to be of national serv- Enacted this 11th day of June, Chapter 245 has taken the initia- ice in connection with the prepar- 1941, by the Philadelphia A. Z. A. The officers of the Southern tive in organizing a Jewish Youth edness program by contributing Council. Conference Region were introduc- Council in the City of Camden. our blood for the use of Army (Signed) ed. The most active participants The primary purpose of the and Navy in accordance with their LEONARD ROSENTHAL Ensign Leonard Gross in the discussion were Maddeline Youth Council is to coordinate request to have a reserve supply Aleph Mazkir (Secretary) Rothchild, president of the South- the activities of the local Jewish- for shock or hemorrhage pur- (Signed) docked at Bermuda. While eat- ern Conference; Lillian Schon, Youth Organization. Aleph Bob poses, and ARNOLD LINCOLN ing in one of the local hotels with vice-president of the Conference; Schaevitz of the Camden chapter WHEREAS, the American Red Aleph Godol (President) two other officers, a waiter ap- Joyce Stupner, Secretary of the was elected second vice-president. proached them and informed them Conference: Mel King, president of George Gershwin and vice- The chapter has donated fif- Krasnow New Philly Chapters Buy that a gentleman and lady at an- president of the Region, Ernest teen dollars to Troop 18 of the Stockton Godol Defense Bonds other table requested their com- Michael of George Gershwin, Le- Boy Scouts of America, which it pany. Accepting this invitation, wis Miller of Santa Monica, and sponsors. The money will be usei they discovered that their host By FRED KASSEL By MEL SOFIAN to purchase camping equipment and hostess were former King Leon Simmons past president of the Region and District. Under the able direction of Stockton, Cal. One of the Philadelphia, Pa.-The South Carol and Madame Lupescu of The chapters and auxiliaries 'Alligator Les,' Camden 245 held most exciting elections in Philadelphia Chapter 359 and the Roumania. an A. Z. A. dancing class at the tory of Stockton 47 was held here Jerry Safur Aleph Club joined in represented at the meeting were a Moonlight Cruise on the Dele- Ensign Gross attended Temple Beverly Hills Santa Monica, Fi- local Talmud Torah. A galaxy of on June 1941. SIX ballots ha to be taken to elect a new Aleph ware River. As another contribu- university before enlisting in the delity, George Gershwin, High- gorgeous hostesses were present; land Park, Straus, Huntington ready, willing, and able to help Godol. Mel Corren and Fred Kas- tion to National Defense-South navy. After training on the U. the Camden alephs with the in- sel gave Bernard Krasnow a good Philadelphia already has two S. S. Wyoming and three months Park Los Angeles, Pasadena, battle, but the latter emerged as Alephs, Ben Shusterman and Don of intensified study at Northwest Friendship Cedars of Lebanon, tricate steps of ballroom dancing and jitterbugging. These "olde in the university in Culver City and Hollywood. the victor. Besides Adeph Kras- A. Z. A." dancing classes prom- now as new Godol, the new offi- South Philadelhkia Chapter has ordnance work, Gross Jack Kruegar, talented singer ise to be weekly affairs. already appropriated a portion of Ensign in December, 1940. Since and accordianist of Beverly Hills, cers include Aleph S'gan Mel Cor- Softball season is now here ren and Aleph Mazkir Seymour the proceeds of the Moonlight that time, Ensign Gross has been entertained by playing the "12th Street Rag, "Stardust," and and Camden 245 is really going Cruise to buy one or more gov- on the Aircraft Carrier "Wasp." Sweet. to town, The chapter is mem- ernment bonds. Every effort will In a letter to his chapter, En- singing as well as playing "I Hear ber of the Constitution Council On June 9, the local chapter be made to purchase more as time sign Gross said that he had a a Rapsody' and "It All Comes helped the B. B.-to make their Softball League. It leads the goes on. very pleasant conversation with Me Now. annual success. The soft- Simmons addressed the league with threevictories and ball team challenged their spon- The officers for the new term the former king, during which include: Aleph Godol Mickey they discussed world affairs and the purposé of getting no defeats. The chapter has also soring order to a game which was send delegates to the won 5 out of 6 outsile games. Kaplan Aleph S'gan Moe Susson American customs. held during the afternoon. The Division of Jewish Com- game provided lots of fun for and Aleph Mazkir Bernie Wein- Council so that they might Braddock Celebrates berg. everyone. The hits and errors L. A. 43 Plans in the program to house and Anniversary in June for both sides were countless, but Guidance Program rovide entertainment for draf- in the last inning the chapter Hillinge Speaks at ees on leave. Braddock, Pa. Braddock 58 played good ball and was able to Sunday, June 29, has been set brought a one-month celebration defeat the "old" men by the Long Beach Affair By HAROLD SAVINAR as the date for the baseball fin- score of 12 to 11. Los Angeles, Calif. A. als and the annual picnic after of their fourteenth anniversary By SOL LAVER Chapter 43 has instituted a new to a close with a dance on June the contests. Mel King, chair- -Long Beach, Calif. In honor and novel way of presenting cul- 21. With the celebration official- man of the affair, has announced Marshall Gives of Mothers Day, Long Beach tural programs. Chairman Louis that it will again be held at ly launched at a Chapter-Alumni Lodge Program Chapter 250 conducted services at Klein of the Cultural Committee Brookside Park in Los Angeles affair early in June, a joint meet- Temple Israel. The local Jewish has arranged for an authority on and that the girls will not have ing of Braddock Jewish youth groups was held a week later, at By EUGENE ZUKOR Community turned out to hear some phase of vocational guidance to bring lunches for box lunches The Dave Fruchtman, Paul Hillinger, to speak to the Chapter at every which Mendelssohn. San Francisco, Calif. can be secured there for 25c epr Grand Councillor of District 3. Louis Marshall chapter 188 took Jerome Leff, and Jerry Jampol- meeting. person. Several of the Mothers' sky conduct the Sabbath Services. Many prominent Los Angeles was the guest speaker. Harry over the meeting night of their Councils have volunteered to help sponsoring lodge recently. Aleph Members of the local Chapter men in vocational fields have off- Cossman was acting chairman of distribute the food. the affair, being ably assisted by Sneldikoff presided. and the fol- acted as ushers, ered to speak to the Alephs. Some Marvin Ackerman, Milton Zelko- lowing program took place. Aleph Honoring their Parents, the of the professional men in the L. Dizenfeld Speaks witz, Morris Schwartz, Arthur Mazkir Greenberg spoke on A. Z. Alephs held a Parents' Day Break- A. B'nai B'rith Lodge, which spon- Rosenberg, James Ackerman and A.'s Five Fold and Full program. fast on the following Sunday. sors L A. Chapter, have also con- At Shenango William Stark, Marvin Ackerman and then Aleph Greenblatt con- There were about 62 persons pres- sented to convey their knowledge was elected Chapter delegate to ducted an open forum on "Shall ent at the affair. Himmy Brover to the Alephs, so the Chapter is By SID TAUB gave a review of the Chapter's certain to obtain information the National Convention. there be a National Council for Sharon-Farrell, past activities. Paul Hillinger, the which will be beneficial as well All Jewish Organizations that A anniversary and Parent's Day woul dact as the spokesman for Aleph Godol, spoke on "Mother's as educational. celebrations were combined into Ninth Anniversary American Jewry?' An address Day, and What It Means to Jew- one large affair by the Shenango In Allentown was then given by District Field ish Youth. Los Feliz Publishes Valley Chapter 229. The celebra- Secretary Leo Levine on A. Z. A. tion took place in the Sharon Syn- Allentown, Pa. Celebrating Chapter Paper and B'nai B'rith. The entire pro- agogue, Glendale Wins Title its ninth anniversary, Allentown gram was well received and as a All the boys participated in a 156 had a banquet and dance at- result a spirit of close coopera- Los Feliz, Cal. - Los Feliz cultural program honoring the tended by more than 100 people, tion and harmony exists between By HARVEY SELCER Alephs received the second issue parents and explaining A. Z. A. including Alephs, Alumni and Lewis Marshall chapter and Cali- Glendale, Calif.-Unleashing a of their chapter paper, The Los activities and accomplishments. B'nai B'rith. The theme of the fornia Lodge. seventeen hit attack, which in- Feliz Lobos, and enjoyed its con- Saul Dizenfeld, Junior member of program was "I Am An Ameri- cluded three "homers," three tents. The paper is to be issued the Supreme Advisory Council, can,' and the guest speaker was triples and three doubles, and to all chapters throughout the was the guest speaker. Following Field Secretary Lowell Adelson. Full Steam Ahead behind the superb five-hit ptich- country. the program a reception was held for the guests. Arthur Chiel, as- Joseph Ober, Chairman of the ing of Aleph Leonard Taylor, Chapter's Advisory Board, Aleph Glendale Chapter 307 clinched The chapter celebrated its first By DICK GARBER sisted by Sidney Taub, was in Godol Fraenkel, Ed Schifreen. St. Louis The Judah Touro the championship of its baseball anniversary recently, with an in- charge of arrangements. crease from 18 to 32 members as former G. A. G. and now with Aleph Club of St. Louis again league by trouncing Huntington the Boy Scouts of America, and Park 18-3. Glendale pushed evidence of their activity. Mar- reminds all Alephs of their "su- across three runs the first in- shall Rabins is the new Aleph Go- " Call for R. Morris" many others addressed the gath- per-stupendous" boat ride to take ning and seven more in the third dol, while Elmer Ornstein is the ering, A dance followed the af- place on July 6 aboard the beau- fair, and the chapter began its tiful streamlined S. S. Admiral. and were never headed. With the Mazkir. By IRVING PERZAN tenth year with hopes for a bet- All Alephs en route to Kerrville playoffs scheduled, beginning on Newark, N. .-Preparing to re- ter period of activities. at that time are cordially invit- next Sunday, Glendale is pinning Spokane Wins Title ceive their permanent Charter, ed to attend. its hopes on the arm of Aleph Robert Morris Chapter has been engaged in a full and active pro- Messing at Mastbaum For further information and Taylor to bring them the cham- By CHARLES SCHLEGAR reservations, write to Dick Gar- pionship of the other leagues. gram. With their present mem- Spokane, Wash. Spokane bership at 18, the Chapter has re- ber, 4260 Lafayette, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Pa. Mastbaum Chapter 66. competing in its sec- Missouri, cently played host to the North- Chapter held its Parents' and Hold Card Party ond year of Inter-Church League ern New Jersey Region, at which Founders' Day program with play, captured the title of the di- P. G. A. G. Stanley Rabinowitz Brother David Messing, president Highland Park Hosts vision it competed in. The Spo- Sacramentó, Cal. Sacramento spoke. Dr. Kussey, President of kane five, after losing its first of the sponsoring lodge, as guest the sponsoring B'nai B'rith Lodge 87 held their annual card party, game, went through the entire speaker. The first degree cere- San Fernando, Cal.-San Fer- addressed the Alephs on their with Sy Opper as general chair- season's eight games undefeated. mony was presented at this time, nando Alephs were the guests of man. The social activities of the Parents' and Founder's Day cele- Mr. Pringle, the director of the with Alephs Ervin Mailshanker Highland Park recently, at which bration. A photography contest is group were enhanced as the A., will present the Spo- Ed Bershad and David Brodsky time a discussion was held on the being planned for the summer. Alephs participated in the Temple kane five with gold basketballs as the team. Advisors Lyons and Goldstein problems of marriage. A chapter Circle Club Show with the A. Z. before the next regular meeting have been counselling the Chap- cultural meeting is being planned, A. boys acting as models. Here of the B'nai B'rith, The team was YOU'VE A DATE IN ter since its inception. with an authority on vocational again, Sy. Opper was master of coached by Sam Huppin, former TEXAS JULY 12. guidance as the speaker. ceremonies. Aleph Godol, Page 6 THE SHOFAR June 27, 1941 Jacksonville Wins Royal Palm Pitches to Victory Orlando Receives 175 Attend Orlando Meet Community Plaudits Augusta Conclave By BRYSON ENGEL For Tournament Orlando. Fla. The Orlando Augusta, Ga. Alephs and alumni from Atlanta, Savanah, aleph club sponsored its first Washington, D. C. (Editor's Columbia, Charleston, Asheville, tournament on 25. The Note: The following letter was Greenville and Macon joined to- chapters participating were from published following the Orlando gether with the Augusta alephs Jacksonville, Tampa, St. Peters- tournament) to make the Seventh Annual Au- burg. and Orlando. Approximate- Florida Rabbinical Association gusta Outing a fine success. The ly seventy alephs registered for Orlando, Fla. outing had been converted into the conclave. May 27, 1941. the "Tobacco Road Festival" for A business session started the Mr. Isadore Moscovitz, Editor the occasion. convention on its way. Conven- Southern Jewish Weekly A feature of the conclave was tion chairman Bryson Engel, Jacksonville, Fla. a softball tournament, This event aleph godol of the host chapter, Dear Mr. Moscovitz: was won by Atlanta No. 134 after presided, and Irvin Peckett, Tam- It was my pleasure to attend a series of close games. The pa No. 331, served as secretary. By NORMAN SOLOMAN the recent conference of A. Z. A. champion team won over a strong The session was featured by a chapters from Jacksonville, St. Miami Beach, Fla.-A full day of athletics, fun and good fel- Savannah outfit. which had pre- discussion on "Improvement of Petersburg, Orlando and Tampa lowship took place when the Royal Palm No. 396 played host to viously defeated both Macon and Chapter Relationship" and by a held at our Congregation Ohev Charleston. Earlier the Atlanta strong vote in favor of forming the annual Tri-City Convention on May 11. Fifty Alephs and dates Shalom. Over one hundred and team had defeated the Augusta a Florida Region. attended the one-day convention sponsored for the Miami, W. Palm fifty boys and girls from Jewish baseballers, Following the session, lunch- Beach, and Royal Palm chapters. homes in Central Florida attended The supper held in the Y. M. eon was served in the vestry The day's program consisted of athletic events climaxed by a this all-day and evening meeting. H. A. and prepared by Augusta rooms of the synagogue. Fob Ru- formal dance at the Clevelander hotel. Winners in the athletic Our Jewish community was proud mothers attracted about 175 per- dich, Orlando, served as toast- events were as follows: Tennis singles, Milton Weinkle, Royal and happy to note the splendid sons. Perry Smolen, chairman of master: guest speakers were Bar- Palm, tied with Louis Leibovit, W. Palm Beach: tennis doubles, deportment, refinement and fine the affair, served as master of ney J Cohen representing the Milton Weinkle and Donald Eanett, Royal Palm: horseshoe doubles, training exhibited by these young ceremonies. Speakers on the pro- District Five Grand Lodge and Weinkle and Kenny Lipman, Royal Palm; running broad jump people. Their actions in public gram were Mr. Hyman Rubin, Rabbi Morris A. Skop. and standing broad jump, Leonard Walloch, Royal Palm. The soft- places as well as their decorum in third vice-president of District Athletic events featured the ball tournament was won by Miami No. 322, which defeated Royal private homes and at our Temple Grand Lodge No. 5, Grand Aleph afternoon for the alephs while Palm 4-2 and West Palm Beach 12-0. indicated that Jewish parents Godol Irving Kaler, Regional their dates were entertained by The athletic events were held at beautiful Flamingo Park, need not be in any way ashamed Deputy Elliott Serotta, Field Sec- the F T. E. Club a local girls' of their sons and daughters. retary Sol Breibart, and District group at tea. Jacksonville No. First Chapter in Realizing the criticism many of Aleph Godol Harry Popkin. The 272 won the softball tournament Awards Offered to our adult Jews get at various Augusta chapter entertained with by defeating Orlando by the times, it is a distinct gratification a brief parody of "Tobacco score of 9-2. Orlando had pre- Mississippi Headed viously defeated Tampa by a 5-4 Chapter Delegates to have the members of the A. Z. Road." A. and their young lady friends The tournament was brought score. The ping-pong tournament By Plitman, Marks to a close with a dance at Chero- Memphis, Tenn. Milton J set so high a standard. was won by Nat Davis Jackson- The Orlando Jewish community kee Rendezvous, ville after a grilling match Mehl, member of the SAC from District Seven. and George was proud to be their hosts and The tournament. was dedicat against Bill Schwartzman Tampa. Clarksdale, Miss.-The first A. we trust that our efforts to enter- ed to Field Secretary Sol Bref- With a large lake as setting, Z. A. chapter in the state of Mis- Shendelman, District A. Z. A. Director, are offering a genu- tain them made as nice an im- bart. a buffet supper was held at the sippi and the twenty-fourth chap- home of Mrs. I. J. Becker. Boat ine Texas Ranger belt, hand- pression on he young people as ter in District Seven was installed rides were attraction after sup- tooled prime horsehide, over- did their actions on everyone in Birmingham Lodge on Sunday, June 15, by George lap polish buckle, with march- this "City Beautiful.' Honors Weinstein per Shendelman, district director of The program was climaxed ing guards and tip, choice of Cordially yours, A. Z. A. The First Degree was black, tan or chocolate to each RABBI MORRIS A. SKOP. with a dance in the vestry room By SIDNEY MAZER presented by a degree team com- of the synagogue. Entertainment member of the largest delega- Secretary. Birmingham, Ala. "Parents' posed of members of the two was furnished during intermis- tion representing a chapter and Founder's Day" program was Memphis chapters. sion by Roy Young, Miss Norma outside of District Seven in at- New Orleans Alephs presented by Birmingham chapter Wittenstein, Louis Morris, Tam- The program, scheduled as an tendance at the national con- Join in Activities at the Y. M. H. A. Joseph Mazer pa, and a quartet from St. Peters- all-day affair. was arranged by vention in Kerrville. opened the program with the in- burg. the Delta Lodge No. 660 of B'nai A similar offer is made to By JOE BARKOFF vocation. Isador Lande, program The Orlando B'nai B'rith Lodge B'rith and titled: 'A. Z. A. and District Seven chapters except chairman, gave a welcoming ad- cooperated completely that the largest delegation will New Orleans, La. The two Father's Day. It began with luncheon at the Hotel Alcazar. be determined in proportion to New Orleans Chapters, Abe Freed dress to the guests. Aleph Lande then introd uced Aleph Melvin So- chapter its total membership. 118 and Crescent City Aleph Club The installation was held in the recently sponsored invitation- kol American Legion Hut at 2:30 Touro A. C. Goes al dance at the Y. M. H. A. The esting talk on the history of A. with Mr. Max Friedman as chair- dance was very well attended. Z. A. Following this musical se- Before the Mast man. Following the installation lections were presented on the ac- Music was furnished by Pinky and of the chapter. and its officers, Tulsa Honors His Orchestra. The dance was cordian by Alvin Tunkle. Robert By HARRY DALIN an address was delivered by Wil- Advisor Brodsky held in the gym of the "Y" and Fishkind read a message from St Louis, outstand- liam P. Bloom of Tuscaloosa. Ala., Sam Beber. The B'nai B'rith gold was decorated beautifully by ing social affair on the St. Louis First Viec-pecciDent of District Alephs Canovsky, Udin, Speigel cup which is presented annually A. Z. A. calendar will be pre- Grand Lodge Number Seven. Vice- By MORRIS GLAZER to the outstanding member of the and Gansar. The social commit- sented on July 6 by the Judah President Bloom's remarks on the Tulsa. Okla.-Officers for the chapter was presented this tees of the-two chapters co-oper- Touro Aleph Club when its an- responsibility of the Jew in the ated in making the event possible. Aleph Mazkir Irving Weins coming term of Tulsa Sandow nual boatride will be held aboard present crisis, made a profound impression on his audience. Jack Ruby Chapter 276 were elected at Alephs Jack Canovsky and Saul the steamer. S. Admiral. The Joseph were in charge of arrange- Weiser Re-Elected Admiral has the reputation of Spitzer, field representative of a special election meeting. After ments. being the most beautiful exour- District Seven also spoke to the brief remarks by Advisor Ed The two chapters will have By LOUIS SPRUNG sion steamer afloat, and was built gathering, as did Louis Barnett. Cohn, the election began and the their semi-annual two day outing Chicago, Ill. -Lawn Manor A. at a cost of over a million and a treasurer of the District Grand following were elected for office. at the Jewish Federation Camp Z. A. No. 339 again saves the half dollars. Lodge. on May 31 and June 1st. This The Judah Touro Aleph Club Howard Goldman was elected for price of a P. A. G. pin by r-e Saul Kaufman, chairman of the camp is approximately 60 miles electing Morris Weiser as Aleph extends a cordial invitation to Advisory Board. announced that Aleph Godol. Leon Alexander from New Orleans in Bay St. Godol for a third term. By a all Alephs going to Kerrville this in memory of his father in whose took the S'gan post. Joe Schuman Louis, Miss. unanimous vote on Wednesday, summer to plan to stop at St. memory the chapter has been took the position of Mazkir for May 21, at Lawn Manor Com- Louis and attend this gala affair. the third successive term. The named the Max Kaufman Aleph L. A. Chapters Join munity Center. Aleph Weiser was club, a loving cup will be given to Gisbor post was easily taken by In Religious Service thrust bodily into the highest of- Portsmouth Alephs Charles Margolin. Gilbert Frazen the chapter on which will be in- fice, thereby making him eligible and Leon Bercutt won the Sho- Have Blood Typed scribed the name of the outstand- By ERNEST MICHEL for the Shield of David award. tare Godol and Kotone, respective- ing member of the chapter each Los Angeles, Calif. George Preparations are now being ly. Jack Zarrow was elected to year. Gershwin Chapter co-sponsored made for summer outdoor meet- Portsmouth, Va. Portsmouth the post of Kohen Godol. Morris Gerald Plitman, Aleph Godoi Garer took the Sopher post. the S. R. C. religious services ings, the fourth annual steak fry, 362 has completed arrangements with a local hospital to have the of the chapter, welcomed the visi- Recently A. Z. A. history in with Huntington Park and Fidel- moonlight cruise and Lawn Man- tors as did the Aleph S'gan, Leo Tulsa was made. A stag party was ity Chapters. Mr. Jean Mathies. or's first annual dinner dance, blood of the Alephs typed and catalogued for future use in case held at the home of Marion Brod- of the Jewish War Veterans, ad- during which the new officers Marks, jr. of need for transfusions. sky. junior advisor of the chap- dressed the group at this time. will be guests of honor. The chapter presented a flag ter. At the outset of the evening. Later the chatper were hosts to Weithorn Visiting to the newly organized Boy Scou a formal induction of officers was all the chapters of the S. R. C. mittee of the chapter has been Troop; it was the same flag the Southern Chapters held. Robert Livingstone, retiring at a cultural meeting at which sending cigarettes and candy to Aleph Godol, presided over the Dr. Minish Feinberg discussed the soldiers stationed near-by, chapter won for its Youth and ceremonies. After the induction the problems of sex hygiene, and is planning further activities Democracy Rally. Jacob Kope- Washington, D. -Burt Weit- love was elected new Godol of came the main attraction of the The Communal Service Com- along that line horn, past District One Aleph Go the Portsmouth boys, with Harold evering Brodsky was presented dol and present Alcph Godol of Farfel functioning as Mazkir. with a life membership certificate the B. M. B. chapter in New York in A. Z. A. in honor of all his has been traveling through many achievements in A. Z. A. Then Love Heads C. C. C. communities. these past few FIVE Howard Alexander was presented BRIEFS weeks, visiting the various A. Z. with a pearl crested P. G. pin. Washington, D.° C. Contrast A. chapters in each. Weithora Various games were played which By Irving Falk ing sharply with the breezy at is thus the first Aleph to leave for were followed by the refresh- mosphere of an outdoor meeting. the national convention. ments. Approximately 15 alephs Capital City 344 held their semi- His first stop was in Philadel- attended. while 6 future pledges Bouquets to Milton Jacobs of Remember don't forget to mail phia; from there. he went to Bal- were also invited. Simon Atlas 126 for his fine ef- annual hot election squabble. in your semi-annual election re- Stanley Love, P. A. G., was re- timore and Washington. He then At a executive committee meet- fort in the recent United Jewish ports to our Field Secretary as visited Richmond Savannah, ing. the first of the new cabinet, Appeal Drive. Aleph Jacobs col- elected to the position of Aleph soon as possible, he wants to go Godol. Harold Treskunoff was Charleston (S. C.), Augusta, At- new committees were chosen and lected over $140 for the U. J. A. to Kerrville. too elected Aleph S'gan. Mr. Irving lanta, Montgomery and New Or- are to be voted on by the chap- to bring his chapter to the top You Editor-in-chiefs of chapter Levitas, national cultural direc- leans. At present, Burt is visit- ter. They are expected to be ap- in the local drive. newspapers remember to send in ing the Texas chapters in Hous- proved by all. In the Social di- To all chapters in the District. tor, was named chairman of the your three copies of your chap- Advisor's Board ton, Waco, Fort Worth, Dallas vision Joe Schuman and Sanford remember your district dues is ter's publication to the B'nai Currently the chapter is spon- and San Antonio. He really gets Cohen were chosen. They in turn due, so write in to your field B'rith Publicity Department in soring softball teams in two around, he does will choose another aleph to as- secretary and find out what your order to be eligible to win a sist them after each event. Their chapter owes. leagues. Also the athletic com- beautiful plaque. mittee has scheduled an intra- first choice is Irving Fenster. Ed- Aleph Sid Goldstein, chairman Simon Atlas Junior A. Z. chapter tennis tournament for the Portsmouth Quizzes ward Borofsky, Jack Zarrow, and of the District Five Ambulance A. under the direction of advis- Morris Glazer were chosen to the first week in July. Drive, recently sent out a swell ors Max Beloff and Max Kirsh- Athletic committee. For the Re- letter to all Aleph Mazkirs urg- Portsmouth Portsmouth stein have rounded out a full pro- ligious program, Jack Zarrow and ing them to get their chapters to Fernando in Tie 362 featured a Professor Quiz gram for the coming six months. Morris Glazer were chosen, Gil- keep up the splendid work they Capital City 344 of Washing- contest with their Mother's Day bert Frazen and Charles Margolin are doing in keeping our Dis- banquet, with Aleph Sackstein ton are planning an installation San Fernando, Calif. San Fer- were unanimously set in the So- trict at the top in the nation- of officers dance at the Ward- donning the robes. Aleph Jack cial Service committee. The Cul- nando Chapter defeated Pasadena wide drive. man Park Hotel in the near fu- Kopelove opened the meeting in a ball game, tieing with them tural committee is composed of Washington Alephs have had ture. while Aleph Bernard Levin gave for first place in the local league. Sidney Paul and Charles Margo- the privilege of meeting three National Defense is taking a short history of the order. The 'A recent meeting was devoted to lin, Then the most important swell fellows from District One meeting was well attended, with alephs from the folds of Wash- committee for this term will be a discussion of the lowering of in the past two weeks. Dropping ington A, Z. A. with ten memebrs Alephs from the surrounding the Pledge committee. It is ex- the draft age to 18 years. It was into this boom town were Burt from all three Washington chap- communities joining in the fes- a no-decision about-of-words. pected that about 8 new pledges tivities. Weithorn, Haves, Harry Brag- ters working at the Washington will come in next fall. er and Lowell Adelson. Navy Yards June 27, 1941 THE SHOFAR Page 7 Schuster Heads They Keep Chicago AZA in the News score of 9-6. It was played at morning will start the ball roll- the Kennedy Intercollegiate field. ing, to be followed by a party in Chicago A Z the evening with the Flint Alephs It Was Dark promising the 'best' to offer. Ed Council Rader, former Flint Aleph now and you and me and the with Felix Warburg, gets the moon above us sounds ro- credit for promoting the good- mantic and just let the EMAN- Chicago, 1.-Sueceeding Aleph will between the two chapters. UEL 337 Alephs tell you of the Paul Rosenberg, Irwin Schuster swell time they had on the moon- of the Isaac Joseph chapter was light cruise up the Detroit river Election Reports: elected to the high position of in celebration of their third suc- Felix Warburg 309: Aleph Aleph Godol of the Chicago A. cessful year as an A. Z. A. chap- Godol, Chas Rubin; S'gan, Mar- Z. A Council at its last meeting ter. Newly elected A. G. Fred tin Baumgarden; Gisbor, Carl held on Thursday, June 12, 1941. Sorkowitz was in charge of ar- Fagenbaum; Mazkir, Robert Co- Aleph Schuster, who previously rangements. hen; Shotare Godol, Bernard Ros- has held the position of Aleph enberg; Sofer, Ed Rader, Sopher in the Council and who had the regular CHI-A. Z. A. in A First Degree Kohen Godol, Robert Herman Highland Park 313: A. G., REVIEW column in the Shofar, was given to a group of Dave Hoptman; S'gan, Ed Bard: gained recognition as the editor Windsor Chapter 112 Alephs by Mazkir, Jack Feldstein: treasurer, of the CHI-A. Z. A. MONTHLY Detroit Director Leonard Belove Louis Hoexter; Sofer, Herb Bean: which he started. at the Sharr Hashomayim Con- Shotare Godol, Fred Barron; Ko- To help Aleph Godol Schuster gregation auditorium in Windsor. hen Godol, Al Fink. In the next six months of strenu- A number of Detroit Alephs were Emanuel 337: A. G., Fred ous work and to raise even high- also on hand to witness the de- Sorkowitz: S'gan, Dave Darven: er, the already high point of A. gree rituals. Belove also spoke Mazkir, Norman Bazell; Gisbor, Z. A. activity in this city, the at the conclusion of the program. Jack Horowitz; Shotare Godol, chapter delegates to the largest William Gross; Shofer, Ben Pivoz, A. Z. A. Council in the nation. Chicago, III.-Pictured above are three of the dynamoes of Do You Want and Kohen Godol, Dave Subar, elected Aleph Art Haddon of Al- the Chicago A. Z. A. Council. Left to right, they are: Paul Rosen- to be a dentist? This ques- bany Park Chapter as Aleph berg, former Aleph Godol of the Council: Chesley Brile, Aleph tion was answered by Dr. Peerless "Quest for a Song" S'gan; Aleph Dick Brinkman of Gisbor: and Irwin M. Shuster, editor of the Council paper. They in his talk "Dentistry as a Pro- you don't have to be a song< Aaron chapter as Aleph Gisbor, are putting out the latest issue of the Chicago A. Z. A. News, and, fession" to the Alephs of the writer to make up a tune for a and Allen Bolotin to fill the Aleph judging from the looks of things, there's a little 'dictating' going on. EMANUEL 337 at their recent Detroit song. Just write down Sopher's position. vocational guidance program those words as they pop into oyur Chicago A. Z. A. and the rest of the order will benefit from Nashville Celebrates Sabbath Held with Aleph Ben Pivoz acted as chair- mind and the result maybe man of the discussion. you'll get the prize for the song the capable leadership which Sixth Anniversary Parents'-Founder's Day to represent DETROIT A. Z. A. Aleph Irwin Schuster will give to the numerous activities which A. By MAURICE KARR A Junior AZA Group Get busy and submit your entries By MELVIN MOSS to Leonard Belove, city director Z. A. may start or he may initiate Nashville, Tenn. Nashville Flint, Mich Auto City 214 has been started by the B'NAI do it now! the contest himself. Irwin Schuster, who has 258 celebrated its Sixth Anniver- held its semi-annual A. Z. A. Sab- MOSHE 321. Meeting every will soon close. been active in A. Z. A. ever since sary recently, with an all-day bath in conjunction with its Par- Wednesday evening at the B'nai he joined the order in 1939 by outing as the feature of the pro- ents' and Founder's Day program. Moshe Congregation, the 'little New Shofers organizing and founding the Isaac gram. A dinner-dance concluded The Services were conducted by ones' are looking forward to the Joseph chapter, will undoubtedly the ceremonies. Donald Nover, Mannie Colish and day when they step into shoes of here's your chance to make make this term one of the most Chapter tournaments have been Max Linder. Alephs Harry New- their 'big brothers. Harold Weis- yourself outstanding in your chap- fruitful in Chicago A. Z. A. his- planned for the summer months, blatt, Dave Horwitz, Bruce Fein- berg, brother of P. A. G. Bernie ter! Bring your chapter to the tory. of 321, who is A. G. of the Junior top of the pile by reporting all with tennis, golf and badminton berg and Melvin Moss participated as the major sports. The ping- in a panel discussion. Conrad Ben- group, told me of the plans they of your activities. Let everybody pong tournaments have recently son, Aleph Godol of the Chapter, have scheduled to play their know what you're doing. The been concluded, with Aleph Mau- as well as Godol of Michigan A. brothers a game of softball. And Detroit headquarters has set up DETROIT BRIEFS rice Karr emerging as the victor. Z. A., was in charge of the pro- they're going after new members, a new publication department Parents Day was observed by gram. too: a smoker without the 'smoke' which handles all news released the chapter playing hosts to its will be held in the earlier weeks get busy and boast about your By Phil Rothschild parents in an outing, with num- Emek Elects Spector of July. Alephs. 416 Murphy Bldg. is the erous events filling the day's cele- address, or telephone RA 6653. bration. By HARRY ARDMAN Looking Forward Dancing and Singing BE A BOOSTER Charleston, West Virginia to a real day of fun the NO CHAIN IS STRONGER and refreshments and a good Jacobs at Rapids Emek 223 recently held its elec- FELIX WARBURG 309'ers are THAN ITS WEAKEST time for all sure 'tis an Z tion of officers. with Ramon making preparations for their all- LINK A. party. Everybody's happy By BERNIE KOZBERG Spector chosen as Aleph Godol day affair with the Flint Chap- CHAPTER IS STRONGER Tonight's the first city-wide free Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Cedar and Harold Marks as Mazkir, ter 214 at Flint in the next few THAN ITS WEAKEST membership dance sponsored by Rapids Aleph Club celebrated Pa- Martin Goldman occupies the po- weeks. A baseball game in the MEMBER the B'NAI DAVID Chapter 314 rents' and Founders' Day with a sition of S'gan, while Bernard which was open to all A. Z. A.'s special program. Reverend U. A. evinson is going to try to collect in good standing with their dates. Jacobs was the principal speaker what money he can. It was a gay crowd that fully ap- at the program. He spoke on "Re- A complete schedule of events plauded the fine program made ligion and Tolerance." was planned for the next few by the energetic 314 com- Aleph Bernie Kozberg was chair- months, among which will be a The Land of the Free per-Alephs Art Goodman arold Milner man of the program, which also variety show. with the Alephs included a brief address by the competing with Broadway. highlight of the dance was The Alephs of the chapter have By ALEPH JEROME KAUFMAN, Aleph Sopher tributing the money dividends Mayor of Cedar Rapids, F. K. Hahn, recitations by Jerome donated their blood to the local Fox River (Wisc.) Aleph Club the Detroit chapters made pos- Greenberg and Leon Greenberg, General Hospital, and many of ble from the successful third an- a violin solo by Morris Estes, a the Alephs have had their blood nual city-wide spring dance held vocal number by Stanley Green- typed for future use. a short time ago at Eastwood The sun was shining through who were lucky to escape, showed berg and presentation of flowers Gardens. And were the A. G.'s a misty haze which enveloped the stark terror on their faces of to the mothers or all Alephs by Appleton Loses Advisor New York harbor. From a dis- proud to accept the rewards from their horrible experiences. Of the Aleph Godol Marvin Berg. Re- City Director Leonard Belove on tant horizon, one of our modern group only one man ventured to freshments were served after the By JEROME KAUFMAN behalf of their respective chap- day ocean liners appeared. As the railing. He was a thin frail= program. Appleton, Wis. Sam Belinke, ters. It pay to work hard it neared the Statue of Liberty at looking man. His face was ane- and look at the fun we had do- advisor of the Appleton Aleph the entrance of the harbor, I was mic and drawn. He approached ing it! Sachar Goes Artistic Club, has accepted a new position overcome by emotion at the glori- the rail and took off his hat. One The social hall of the Jewish at Elgin, Illinois. During the past fication of our American Liberty could see his hair was prema- Co munity Center was the scene By BOB SKLAN few years he has lived in Apple- and Freedom, and as if by some turely white, and with tear-filled Chicago, Ill A. L. Sachar 305. ton, Sam has written two fine mu- of the A. Z. A. merrymakers divine will, the sun formed a eyes I could hear him say, "Lieb- fresh from the Sachar Lodge sicals. He had written a Minstrel grand event. halo about the head of the statue. er Gott, ich danke dir Helf uns. 'Youth Night" program, at which Show, which was put on with a With the proximity of the har Gib uns ein besseress leben dass the Alephs and the Junior Girls cast of the entire B'nai B'rith 'We've Won' bor, I was brought back to real wir in Faterland gehabt haben.' presented a program for the B'nai lodge of the Fox River Valley; he life and began to take notice of As these words floated away, the and then you should see vie- B'rith and Auxiliary, then fol- has written and produced the en- my environment. The whistles of meaning of America came to me: tors in their battle won mood hug lowed up with their own Theatre tire muscial comedy, "Oi Vay Iz Mir," with the help of the Alephs tugs, the humming motors of an America, the home of "free.lom," each other, pat each other on the Party. Alephs of the Chapter par- back and then have a chance to ticipated in the floor-show of the of Appleteon. airplane, and the towering sky- home of "liberty," and the home line of New York all served to of "justice" for all men. I real- receive the congratulatory hand Party, and a good time was had He will be succeeded by Max Freeman and Ed Bachall. make my return to the United ized that America is synonymous shakes from their pals for the by all. Judging from the report States a pleasant one. to life, liberty and the purcuit of prespiring and tired Alephs from of theatrical critics, the legitimate My fellow travelers were of a happiness. Here in America we the FELIX WARBURG CHAP- stage has nothing to fear from the Culver Fetes Parents varied nature ranging from the do not persecute the mino ities. TER 309 just won the Annual Thespian abilities of the Sachar highest social and economic Here in America we do not carry Summer Detroit track meet. Alephs, Coming in second was the Culver, Calif The Culver City classes to the lowest. Of partic- on ruthless invasions of our EMANUEL CHAPTER 337 with Aleph Club held a successful Par- ular interest to me. was a group neighbors. of refugees who were forced to Why? Because this is a gov- 19 points and in third place was Emanuel 337 took second place. ents' and Founder's Day Picnic. With records being broken and Preceding the picnic, there was a leave their homes because of a ernment of the people, by the the former two-time champion. the B'NAI DAVID 314 with 18 new stars established, it looks like baseba:1 game with Friendship tyrannical edicts of the totalitar people, and for the people. points. some real competition in the sum- Chapter 397. The Friendship ian power ruling these lands. The In these perilous times we mer tournament at Bay City this Alephs were invited to the picnic group of refugees was chiefly should pray to God that this Here are the results: summer. 100-yard dash: First place, Herb along with the parents, and a good composed of German, Russian and priceless heritage of our fore- Eisner of 321;-second, Norman Winners will be presented with time was had by all. Polish Jews. Their lot was an fathers shall not perish from the medals at the victory dance that unhappy one. Huddled together earth, and America should be free Bazel of 337, and third, Martin Baumgarden, was sponsored by the Alephs from their dates will enjoy the dancing in the darkest corners, the few for all. 880-yard run: First, Jerry Burg the B'nai David 314. Ribbons on the boat as well as the mam of 314: second, Silverman of will go to the second and third mouth program that is being ar 309: third, Fred Sorkowitz of places. ranged on the island. Baseball. 337. City Director Leonard Belove tennis, track and field events and 120 low hurdles: First place, and Advisor Harold 'Cupie' Weiss all kinds of games are just a part Charles Rubin of 309; second, took charge of administering the of what's in store for your good DUES Dave Merkowitz of 314, and Cal fine meet, while the plans for time So, MARK this date on Soskin in third position of 321. arranging the track program in your chapter's calendar and le: PROMPTLY This 220-yard dash: First, Bob Her- good order were in the hands of all make merry on August the man of 309; second, Jerry Burg Alephs Jack Gale and Ralph 17th. Working on the plans are of 314: third, Norman Bazell Bremer of 93, Ben Pivoz of 337 Alephs Herb Bean, Dave Hopt of 337 and Edward Rader from 309. man. A1 Braunstein and Jack IT'S EASIER Broad jump: Martin Baumgarden The activity took place at the Feldstein and Ed Bard. THAT WAY! of 309; second, Fred Sorkowitz track field on the Belle Isle Is- of 337, and Isner of 321 taking land Park. Two Different Countries third position. High jump: First won by Leon The Annual Excursion playing baseball that's Burg of 314; second, Nat Fin- what the B'nai David Chapter 314 of the HIGHLAND P R National kelstein of 321, and third, Finn from Detroit, U. S. A., and the CHAPTER 313 has been set for of 337. tied. Windsor Chapter 112 from Can- Convention VISIT 880-yard relay: Felix Warburg Sunday, August 17, according to ada did one Sunday a. m. with MEXICO advance reports from the commit- Texas the 314 Alephs crossing over the AFTERTHE 309 team won, composed of tee. Thee all-day excursion boat Detroit river boundary for th CONVENTION Alephs Rubin, Furstenburg, JACK SHAFTON Merman and aumgarden will leave the foot of Woodward friendly game. However, the 112 of BNAI BRITH at 10 a. m. and the Alephs and leaguers took the game by the Page 8 THE SHOFAR June 27, 1941 National Convention News FINALISTS SET Small Meetings Will Be Held Here idly by and watch the rest of the world roll on in an epicurean fashion? FOR FORENSIC WHAT ARE YOU DOING ACOUT.IT? We do not have to take arms in this struggle; there is no set CONTESTS battle field on which we ought to shed our blood. We fight our battles in our home, in our schools, in our chapter meetings. Washington, D. C.-The 1941 We who are to inherit the world, winners of regional titles in Am- a world that is to be fraught with erican Jewish youth's biggest na- problems to meet decisive action tionally organized cultural pro- in terms of Jews and freedom gram the oratorical, debating we who are to live the life of and book-reviewing contests of adults in a world that is crying Aleph Zadik Aleph, B'nai B'rith's from its innermost depths for a youth organization who will restoration of a new phrase "no- compete for national honors at bility of purpose"; we fight this the 18th annual convention of A. battle daily without arms. Z. A at Schreiner Institute, Kerr- Your chapter meeting is the ville, Texas, July 12 to 18, were field your program is your mater- announced here this week at A. ielle. The sympathy with which Z. A. headquarters. you participate in the program of The regional champions sur- Z. A.: the breadth of knowl- vived 50 local and sectional con- Kerrville, Texas Above is pictured the library of Schreiner Institute where small informal edge that should guide your ev- tests in which 5,000 A. Z. A. boys meetings of the 18th National Convention will take place. ery discussion of American Jew- in every part of the United States ish life; the sense of vision that and Canada participated. Tourna- should determine your every ac- ment subjects were: Oratory sion? The entire Inquisition, tion in your community all of "Religion in the Present Crisis": which extended from 1488 to 1853 this represents your participation Debating 'Resolved. that every Jewish community should organ- What Are YOU did not take ten per cent of the in this struggle. It has been con- lives of the Jews who were killed stantly emphasized that the pro- ize a community council to han- and brutally murdered from 1933 gram of A, Z. A. is not just an- dle all Jewish matters but relig- to 1941. other program. That it aims to ious affairs": Book-reviewing Any current book of Jewish or Doing About It? create and develop a generation WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT IT? that will be able to respond American content or theme. the call of duty when that call is You are living in America, a District winners in oratory are: issued. There is a Jewish youth District 1, David Haber, Ocean By Irving Levitas country that has been justly called that is living in Europe among Parkway Chapter Broklyn; Dis- National A. z. A. Cultural Director a fortress of democracy. You may the ruins of a civilization: there take a false courage in thinking trict 2. Robert Safur, Ft. Wayne, is another Jewish youth that is that these things are sad, but do awaiting Hitler and his minions in Ind.: District 3. David Pinsky, Camden, N. J., Chapter 245; Dis- not affect you. Don't fool your- Palestine today; Let us be the Never has the Biblical phrase or persecuted its Jews, there were selves. A declaration of war has Jewish youth who will man the trict 4. Jack Duitch, Spokane, 'the valley of death" been more other countries who were willing been made against world Jewry. ramparts and delineate the con- Wash District 5. Joseph Lipton, applicable to Jewish life than it to accept them in their kingdom. Columbia, S. C.: District 6. Shel- It affects every Jew in every coun- tours of the dawn that is sure to is today. To thousands upon The very Poland of today invited try regardless of class or birth, come. Let us treat every program don Singer, Sioux City, Iowa: thousands of Jews in Europe, the the Jews to come in in the thir- intelligence or wealth If there is dealing with our problems as a District 7. Jules Finklestein, entire frame of reference of this teen hundreds; the Ottoman em- Knoxville Tenn. one predominant fact of Jewish battle that must be fought and phrase has become literally true. pire begged for the Jews to enter District winners in debating history, it is the fact that no mat- won, Let us participate in our The pain and horror that face the after the Spanish inquisition. But are: District 1, Lester Katz and ter what part of world Jewry is discussions with a spirit that can Jew in dictatorial Europe cannot where can they go today? The affected by tragedy, all of Jewry be truly Maccabean in its origin, Udell Goff Worcester, Mass. be expressed in words. There is most tragic feature of contempor- This our task District Goldberg and bleeds. It would be as foolish to something about words that make ary life is that everybody sympa- say that the massacre of the two George Jacoby Lorain, Ohio: Dis- them stale and meaningless after thizes with the Jew, weeps croco- YOU DOI trict 3. Mortimer Rubenstein and thousand Jews in Bucharest have frequent use. So it is when we dile tears over the tragedies fac- ABOUT IT? Thip Tanis, Paterson, N. J.: nothing to do with the situation of try to describe the position of the ing him. and yet do not welcome the American Jew, as it would be The Spaniards have a proverb district 4. Martin Berger and Jew today in those countries him in their country. With the ex- to say that gangrene does not af- to the effect that you can ask for Milton Lewis, Seattle Chapter 73: where the iron heel of hate and ception of America and Palestine, fect the entire organism. We are anything of God if you are will- District 5. William Wallace and fanaticism are crushing hard. you can go down the list of coun- all one today; they do not say ing to pay for it. We must be Joe Goldberg, Augusta, Ga. Dis- You may have heard, and you tries who have written memorials German Jew, French Jew. English willing, for what we ask of God trict 6. Hugh Friedman and will continue to hear. some peo- and made grandiloquent speeches, Jew or American Jew: they say is even as Micah said Justice Sheldon Singer. Sioux City, Ia. ple say that we have lived through but have done nothing. "the Jew.' They have declared humility and kindness. District 7. Charles Moskowitz and times like these before. and that And to conclude this analysis, war against us. Sam Weisenthal, Houston, Tex. WHAT ARE YOU we shall just add the name of District winners in k-r look at that most tragic feature WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT IT? Hitler to the already infamous viewing are: Sidney Goldfarb, of our liying today, the insensitiv- ABOUT IT? group who have achieved a place ity of the human soul when it There is something we Rambam Chapter, New York: One does not deny your right in history only because of their faces details of horror. One re- about it. In the first place District 2. Julius Kaplowitz, Max and privileges to enjoy yourselves, cruelty. The people who talk this calls that at the time of the Kish- can secure clarification on E Meisel Chapter, Cleveland; to take pleasure in those inciden- way fail to realize the magnitude eneff Massacre in 1903, the civ- tals that go to make up social liv- of the issues involved. In District 3. Leonard Berman, Cam- of the situation. They do not un- ilized world rose in protest against ing. But I submit that you would second place, we can discuss pr den. N. J. Chapter 245: District derstand that we are facing per- Czarist Russia and relations were be remiss in your duty as a man posed methods of action on a na- 4, Ephraim Konigberg, Highland secution and anti-defamation; it strained. How many Jews were Park, Calif.: District 5, Jack as an American Jew, if you fail tional, as well as a local. basis. represents a fiendishly calculated killed in the Kishineff pogrom? to understand that you have a The entire theme of our Nation- Brickman, Charleston, S. C.: Dis- plan to irradicate the Jew from Forty-three. And this pogrom trict 6. Jack Weiner, Simon Kan- vested interest in this struggle al Convention, which will be in the body political, root and played its role in the develop- Would you want it said of you as Kerrville, Tex., from July 12-18. der Chapter, Milwaukee; District branch. When Goering spoke in ments of Jewish life as an incen- Henry IV said of Crillion "We will sound the note presented by 7. Jules Finkelstein, Winick Vienna recently, and the Viennese tive to action at the Zionist Con- fought, and you were not there. this paper. Chapter, Knoxville, Tenn. Jews were his audience. he was gress that immediately followed. Have you tried to understand our This is one of the primary rea- speaking to the Jews of the world Yet. when two thousand were problems; have you tried to gauge sons for the change of the con- SEE YOU AT KERRVILLE. when he said "We will extirpate killed in one day about six months the depth and significance of our vention structure from that of a TEXAS, FOR THE 18TH you from the world." ago in Bucharest by the Iron position: have you tried to do camp to that of a campus. It is A. Z. A. CONVENIONT Even in the darkest days of per- Guardists. where was that shock your mite towards leavening the one of the reasons why we are go- secution of bygone years, the Jew of horror, the tears of compas- burden? Can you afford to sit ing to have seminars discussing was never faced wiht the alterna- various phases of our work at Marshall to Assist tive of death as he is today. When Rome burned the temple of Jeru- National Defense Leaders to Address Convention present and our work in future. We want to have the delegates Athletic Program salem and scattered the nation. the Jew could still become a sec- Of Aleph Zadik Aleph, B'nai B'rith Youth Unit feel that you are participating in a serious project that demanda ond class citizen of the Roman earnest concentration. We want empire as long as he did not affil- these delegates to go back to iate himself with the Jewish group their chapters and discuss these as a political unit. When the in- problems with those who were quisition in Spain began its as- not at the National Convention. sault on the Jewish people, and, in 1490 paved the way for the We want the chapters to operate Jewish exodus from Spain, the to the best of their ability on the Father Confessors of the Catholic basis of conclusions arrived at Church walked side by side with during the deliberations of the convention. the Jews telling them that if they accepted Catholicism they would All this and more is what we be saved. Thousands of Jews did expect to do. Now is the time SO accept Catholicism and their for our Order to rise to its full descendants can be found through- stature as one of the more im- out Spain today. portant American Jewish youth However, today the situation is organizations, and deal with those so entirely different that it does problems that concern them. not even bear comparison, There Let us "gird our loins" and is no alternative to Jewish living meet the challenge. Let us play in the eyes of the dictators. Death, our proper part in the world to or a fate worse than death, faces day. Let us show that the "wave the Jew. There were days when of the future" that an American the names of Dachau and other aviator is talking about is actual- concentration camps would bring ly a relic of the past; that men a blanch of horror to the face of are still capable of deliberation the Jew. Now, even Dachau is a and discussion, of observing the paradise compared to that six let- freedoms of democratic living and Kerrville, Texas Above is ter word that spells a degrada- pictured Sol Marshall, Advisor tion that only the Nazi mind can of molding their own future. of Gate City Chapter 337 of At- develop: Lublin To be told that ON TO THE CONVENTION he is to go to Lublin, that en- We will show them what we can lanta, and alumnus of Milwau- kee Chapter 39, who will serve forced Jewish reservation in Po- do about it. land. is to be consigned to filth, (LEFT TO RIGHT) Major Stanton Smith, commandant of Brooks as assistant athletic director of disease, and to inevitable starva- Field, a major U. S. Air Corps station, in Texas, and Daniel W. Hoan MEMBERSHIP IS HE LIFE- the National A. Z. A. Conven- tion former mayor of Milwaukee and now an associate of Mayor Fiorello BLOOD OF A. Z. A. tion to be held here July 12-18. If I have to emphasize the dif- H. LaGuardia in the newly-created Office of Civilian Defense, will be the principal speakers at the 18th annual national convention BRING A NEW MEMBER ference between previous persecu- See You tions and the present, one need of Aleph Zadik Aleph, B'nai B'rith's youth organization, which will meet at Schreiner Institute, Kerrville, Texas, July 12th to 18th only turn to the pages of history a Youth's role in national defense will be the keynote of the convention to read: if one country expelled in Texas