The SHOFA as A N MON Puzzi it Official Organ Aleph 3adik Aleph of B'nai Bruth VOL. XVII JANUARY 30, 1942 No. 11 "GET IN THE Membership Joe Baker Elected Award Offered SCRAP" Y Stockton, Calif. Irving Gartner, National A. Z. A. Western Conference Membership Chairman, today announced that an award will be given to the chapter that RALLY SLOGAN shows the greatest percentage in membership increase be- Godol; 220 Register tween July, 1941, and July, 1942. Nine honorable mention cer- Suggest Defense tificates will also be awarded. Demonstrations COHN MAKES Santa Monica, Calif. - Joe Baker, P. A. G. of Pasadena Chap. 48 was elected District Aleph Godol at the closing ses- sion of the 12th annual Western Conference and District Four Washington, D. C. With the Halevi Junior AZA BLITZ TOUR OF tournament finals, held here December 26-28, the first of its middle of February just a couple kind held under war time conditions. Two hundred and twelve of weeks off. chapter reports from coast to coast are optimistic and Develop Point Alephs registered for the combined conclave and tourney, which enthusiastic about plans for local DISTRICT FIVE reached its climax with Joe Hasson of Portland Chap. 65 win- Youth and Democracy rallies. System ning in oratory, Martin Berger and Milton Lewis of Seattle This week, national headquar- Chap. 73 winning in debate, and Nathan Straus Chap. 141 of ters submitted several new ideas for giving the rallies a keynote of Chicago, Ill. - Judah Halevi Los Angeles victorious in basketball. war service. With the slogan 415 of this city has organized an The convention started off with "GET IN THE SCRAP," the sug- active Junior A. Z. A. group, with a bang at the pre-convention Later, following the work gestion is made that an admission a full and complete program dance held at the local Odd Fel- group meetings, the preliminary worked out in co-operation with lows Hall. Here it was that new charge be required in the form of basketball and debate contests a bundle of newspapers and mag- the Alephs, Originally starting acquaintances were made and old were held. Golden Gate 195, Cen- azines, or a piece of scrap metal. with seven members, the Junior ones were renewed. Here, indeed, tral Regional representative, de- This should be sold after the rally Group now has thirty boys be- was the place where the fine spir- feated Los Feliz Aleph Club in with the proceeds going to the tween the ages of twelve to fif- it of the conclave began. the first basketball encounter. In Red Cross or local Civilian De- teen. The morning of the 26th was the second tussle of the afternoon, fense Council. Or the rally com- The Juniors have already held occupied with the registration of Nathan Straus, tourney favorite. mittee might require that in order all Alephs for the convention. The trounced the Northern Regional an U. S. O. Magazine Drive, col- to get into the Rally, every per- first session of the District was winner Seattle 73. In debate, lecting 1.000 magazines in one son must show a defense stamp called to order at 10:00 a. m., Martin Berger and Milton Lewis, week through a house-to-house album with at least 10c in stamps, and various dignitaries were in- speaking under the colors of Se- canvass. They are at present The committee can arrange to sell troduced. This session was fea- attle 73, defeated Ephraim Ko- 10c stamps at the entrance. sponsoring a defense stamp drive tured by the District Aleph Godol nigsberg and Marshall Moss. who that is progressing satisfactorily. Irwin Gartner's message. Follow- were representing Highland Park Defense Demonstration The group is not neglecting the ing the sessions were the meet- 300 and the Southern Region. Second it is suggested that the remaining portion of the Five- ings of the various Work Groups Mother's Club Entertains program include an actual demon- Fold and Full program, having in different rooms throughout the The same evening the stration of a) putting out an in- held successful social ad cultural registration headquarters. The Mothers Club of Santa Monica cendiary bomb: b) first aid; c) events in co-operation with the work groups convened on topics treated the Alephs to an outstand- fire fighting, etc. For this, the chapter. The chapter has appoint- of the following: B'nai B'rith Co- ing turkey dinner. At this event. committee can get the cooperation ed three Advisors to work with operation, Culture, Community Leo Levine, District Director, was of the local Civilian Defense the Juniors, and an Advancement Service, Membership, Jr. B. B. the toastmaster, and enthusiasm Council, fire and police depart- program has been developed. This Girl's Cooperation, and Inter reigned supreme. Following this (See "Rally," Page 8.) (See "Jr. A. Z. A.,' Page 7.) Bernard Cohn Group Relations. (See "District 4," Page 7.) Baltimore, Md.-Visiting three winter tournaments, 13 cities and Bar Kochbian, Ebn 19 chapters, Bernard Cohn, field director of District Five, com- pleted his tour of the District Rabin, Cutler, with a feeling that District Five Ezra Win Honors is one in which the spirit of fra- ternity is at its best. Traveling by every possible Robin, Omaha 100, means of conveyanee, Bernie was In K. C. Regional able to speak to Advisors, Alephs and pledges on the role of A. Z. A., during this time of crisis. At Cornbelt Victors (See "Cohn," Page 7.) Kansas City, Mo.-The Missouri Cedar Rapids, Iawo.-Seymour Kansas Regional Winter Tourna- Rabin of Tri-Cities 40 won the oratorical contest at the annual ment and convention, sponsored Cornbelt Regional held here, with by Kansas City 2, featured upset Herman Robin and Henry Cutler victories in oratory and debate. of Waterloo 367 taking debating Kansas City, Heart of America honors. Omaha 100 defeated Des Moines 4 for the basketball title. Chapter 347, who last year swept 24-23. the regional debate and oratory, With representatives from Oma- were overshadowed by another ha, Lincoln, Des Moines, Water- K. C. chapter, namely the Bar loo, Peoria and the Tri-Cities, the Kochbian 356. Carl Lyon, Aleph Cornbelt Regional featured its an- Godol of 356, was awarded the nual convention. Yale Richards oratory medal, to team with his was elected Regional Godol: War- brother Alephs Joe Gaba and A. VI ner Frohman, S'gan; Milton Zei- E Botwinick, debate winners, to chek, Mazkir; and Mel Levine, represent this region in the spring Kohen Godol. District 2 convention to be held Bob Katz of Des Moines 40 in Cleveland, Ohio. placed second in the oratorical St. Louis Eben Ezra 187 dom- contest, with the Tri-Cities de- inated the athletic activity of the bating team of Bob Becker and convention, winning the bowling Herman Cohen placing second in trophy and eking out a close de- their tourney. An all-star basket- cision over the Heart of America ball team was selected, with 347 to cop the regional basket- Alephs Mel Levine, Mike Land- ball championship. man and Ben Kutler of Omaha; At the final banquet on Sun- Marvin Davidson, Dan Kroloff, day night, Mr. Joe Cohen, past and Bill Kouffa of Des Moines: president of District 2, B'nai Louis Golad of Cedar Rapids and B'rith gave an inspiring address Jack Marantz of Tri-Cities win- on "A. Z. A. and the War." Mr. ning places on this team. Cohen pointed out that Alephs Norfolk, Va.-Dr. Israel Brown and alumni would not only have 256 recently presented a show at to help our country make peace local Camp Pendleton for the boys and democracy the world over, there. They are going to present but we also would have to do our this show at other camps. The utmost to preserve peace and boys are also delivering dough- democracy after the war. Mr. Jack Brown, Kansas City nuts and coffee to the Anti-Air- B'nai B'rith Lodge 184 president, RIDES FOR MEN IN UNIFORM Thousands of private automobiles craft unit at the nearby beach. A throughout the United States and Canada radio has been given this unit by and A. z. A. alumnus, served as master of ceremonies. He was in- today are bearing the colorful A. Z. A. windshield sticker offering rides to men in uniform. Soldiers, the chapter. The Alephs are also troduced by Al Tiber, Kansas sailors and marines are beginning to look for friendly A. Z. A. cars "going their way." While men in holding a Defense Stamp contest, City 2 Aleph Godol. Marvin Le- the armed forces are not permitted to "thumb" a ride, there is no objection to their accepting one with the Aleph having the most vine, Missouri-Kansas regional freely offered. Help to make their $21.00 per month go farther by sponsoring rides in your commu- purchased at a specific time re- deputy, presented the trophies nity. Stickers may be purchased for 40 cents per 100 from the A. Z. A. Supply Department, 1003 ceiving an A. Z. A. pin. Aleph and medals to the winners. K St., N. W., Washington, D. C. Orders for less than 100 stickers are filled without any charge. Fine is in the lead. THE SHOFAR January 30, 1942 Page 2 The The SHOFAR Books Worth Reading Aleph The following books will be loaned upon request to A. Z. A. members and advisors. Write to: National A. Z. A. Circulating JULIUS BISNO Library, 1003 K St., N. W., Washington, D. C. EDITOR ASSISTANT EDITOR JEROME G. VOGEL ASSISTANT EDITOR IRVING LEVITAS ART EDITOR JACK SHAFTON SUPREME ADVISORY COUNCIL: Sam Beber, Omaha, Nebr.. Founder; Philip M. Vice-President: Joseph Herbach Philadelphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; Julius Bisno, Klutznick. Omaha, Nebr., President Jacob J. Lieberman, Los Angeles, Calif. First Washington, D. C. Executive Director: Irving Levitas, Washington, National Cultural Director: Hyman Goldstein, Washington, D. Treasurer: Wilfred B. Feiga, Worcester, Mass.; Henry Monsky Omaha, Nebr.: Milton Mehl Ft. Worth. Texas: Sidney Ft. Wayne, Ind. Alfred M. Cohen, Cincinnati, Ohio: C. Horn. New York Kusworm, Dayton, Ohio: Maurice Bisgyer, Washington, D. C.: Nicholas M. Max F.Baer, N Brazy, Irving Kaler, Atlanta, Ga.: William Suckle, Philadelphia, Pa., and Merton Director BRITH Koplin, Milwaukee, Wis. Vocational Service Jacob You Can't Do Business THE SHOFA 18 published twenty-one times per year. Monthly during July, Au- and September, and semi-monthly from October through June, by the Supreme Bureau gust Advisory Council of the Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'nat B'rith. Publication offices, 4504 with Hitler 24th St., Omaha, Nebr., and 1003 St. N. W., Washington, Entered Q. I am interested in contact- as So. Second Class Matter Sept. 27 1939, at the Postoffice Omaha., Nebraska under ing some correspondence schools the Act of August 24. 1912. Notices of changes in postoffice addresses should be mailed to 4504 So. 24th St., Omaha, Nebr. with a view to studying account- What Naz Victor ing while I am in the Army. What $1 Per Year schools do you recommend? A NOVEL R milen Amarican JANUARY 30, 1942 Max Morgan, Oklahoma City. 4 A. Here are some of the best IRVING FINEMAN By DOUGLAS MILLER correspondence schools in ac- Doctor Addomx Hear, Sons Commercial 1925-1939 counting as recommended by the GRAND ALEPH GODOL: National Home Study Council BANWON 1. International Accounting So- ciety, 3411 So. Michigan Ave., Chicago. THEODOR "We Must Think More Clearly, Act 2. Hill's Extension School, 619 W. Main street, Oklahoma City. HERZL 3 La Salle Extension Univer- More Intelligently, Live More Sane- sity, Michigan avenue at 41st St., Chicago. ly These schools give courses in elementary and advanced account- ing and C. P. A. training. The The sudden impact of the war all our new activities as we re- Internation Corresponding is, more or less, over. We know adjust ourselves and learn to live Schools, Scranton, Pa., have courses in elementary and ad- constructively in a warring coun- now that we have a job to do, and vanced accounting, but do not try, we must be careful. The go- we are busy doing that job; we give C. P. A. training. ahead signal is not a signal to know now that we have adjust- stop thinking, to stop acting in- Q. Please, if possible, send me ments to make, and we are busy telligently, to stop living sanely. a list of the different schools in making those adjustments; we If anything, we must think more the country where one can learn clearly than ever before; we must the trade of welding. Irving know now that we have problems to meet, and we are busy meeting act more intelligently; we must Levy, Syracuse, N. Y. those problems. Indeed, surprise live more sanely. We must do A. There are adequate training and nervous excitement are gone; these things because the results facilities for welders in your own determined realism is here. of our thoughts, of our actions, community. You can get full in- of our lives will determine, in formation by visiting your local Our job, we know, consists of the preparation and use of every some measure and in some way, public employment office which the world that is to be if this war is located in the Chimes Building, OLD-NEW LAND, by Theodore Herzl. Translated by Lotta posible facility in the war-efforts is to have real meaning when the 401 S State street, Syracuse. Levensohn. Here is the fictionalized story of the origins of the of our country; and our most victory is won. Q. What are the requirements Zionist movement, written by the founder of political Zionism Dom- available collective facility is the A. Z. A. chapter. To take ad- We of A. Z. A., we of the Jew- for entering the Foreign Service? inated by the theme, "If you will it, it is no fable," this novel de- -Arthur Schreiberg, Cleveland. picts the story of the development of Palestine as the Jewish National vantage of the possibilities of the ish religion, we of America, are chapter in the war-effort, we must accustomed. on the whole, to A. Applicants must be between Home. To those who conceived of Herzl only as a vague dreamer. 21 and 35 and in excellent physi- make personal and fraternal ad- blending intense activity with as one who did not know the problems he would have to cal condition. No educational re- long-range spiritual motives; we book is a necessary corrective. Here are illustrated the varied types justments. We must gear our quirements are called for, but program to communal efforts and are accustomed to suffusing the of Jews: Those who were Zionists by conviction: those who opposed most of the men in the service communal ends more than ever. practical into the sublime: we are Zionism because of elusive fears; those who were betraying their are college graduates. Applica- accustomed to think as we work. heritage as Jews and attacked Zionists-here they all are. Not so In concentrating on the one su- tion should be made by writing Let us use our experience and our much a story as a vision-a vision coming true in our own time preme goal of all-out in the war- to the Division of Foreign Serv- effort, we meet new problems. training wsiely; let us think clear- ice Personnel, State Department, SPRING UP. o WELL by Dorothy Ruth Kahn. This is a But we are meeting these prob- ly; let us grasp the fundamental Washington. portrait of Palestine today. It is written from the viewpoint of a lems confidently, quickly and ef- issues and the fundamental job Those accepted take a four-day resident, for Miss Kahn left a comfortable life in America to live as ficiently. as we go ahead with the immedi- written test covering intelligence a pioneer in Palestine It is one of those books that breathe the Yes, all of us have received a ate task. and these specific subjects: Arith- very spirit of Jewish Palestine, with verbal descriptions of almost go-ahead signal; and we are go- -BILL SUCKLE. metic, English, composition, ele- every phase of life there. For that Aleph who wants to read about ing ahead. Yet in the midst of Grand Aleph Godol. ments of international, maritime actual living problems in the colonies, here is a fine introduction and commercial law. economics, political and commercial geograp- YOU CAN'T DO BUSINESS WITH HITLER, by Douglas Miller Was that Etiquette? phy, American history and gov- This is a book written by a man who was Commercial Attache of ernment, the history of Europe, the United States Embassy in Berlin from 1925 to 1939. As a re- Latin America and the Far East sult, it is a book by an authority. There is no attempt to start the Philadelphia, Pa.-Last month Frankford 289 chapter where since 1776, and one or more for- tears flowing. or raise the emotional temperature of the reader. It five Passaic Alephs, Marvin Bad- they were urged to compete with eign languages. Applicants who is a calm, clear, dispassionate study of what Hitlerism means in er, Al Zuckerman, Jackie Weiner, the Philadelphians on a quiz pro- score 70 per cent or better are actual day-by-day practice, as observed by a man who had to sit and gram based on the A. Z. A. Mem- called to Washington for an oral talk with Nazis every day for years. The title doesn't even give Saul Bresslow, and Bernie Bern- bers Manual, "Inside Informa- examination. The oral and writ- the significance of the book, since it implies only an economic point stein made a trip to the City of tion.' ten examinations are rated equal- of view. Actually, the book deals as much with the political and Brotherly Love to "see the Passaic's Alephs won. The ly, and the applicant must score social thought as with the economic. Here, in a small volume, is sights. For five days they were Frankford Alephs faces were a combined 80 per cent to pass. the true story of what Fascism means to democratic life. "red" and they saw red. The (Editor's Note: Mr. Baer will under the hospitality and spell of burning issue which remains un- answer through this column ques- JACOB, by Irving Fineman. This is a novel by the author of S. A. C. Deputy Harry Gilbert and solved is: was that the way to tions of general interest on jobs 'Hear, Ye Sons.' It is a fictionalized story of the Jacob of the Bible, his family On their last day in reciprocate for the fraternal hos- and job problems. Write to him the Jacob who wrestled with the angel, and from whom the word the city, the Passaic A. C. dele- pitality shown by Alephs in the at 1003 K Street, N. W., Wash- "Israel" is derived. The gist of the story rests in the scene in which gation attended a meeting of the City of Brotherly Love. ington, D. C.) Jacob is building a small bridge across a creek. Esau walks by, and chides him, saying, "Why, I can jump over this, without all that work." Jacob is worried, until Rachel informs him that, when Esau What I Expect Out of AZA jumps over the creek, only Esau can get across. But, when Jacob builds a bridge, many people can get across. On this theme of so- cialized living versus individualism, the entire book is written. By Richard Weil our history One of the most ef- Easton (Pa.) Chapter 260 fectual ways of thwarting this will be through a unified Jewish OFFICIAL populace. In A. Z. A. there is this potent Editor's Note: Eastern Chap- tion. The very thought first be- the contributions of this genera- communal organization. It has ter requires that every pledge A.Z.A. Sweetheart wildered me and then left me dis- tion into a rich legacy for our branches throughout the country, write a 500-word essay on A. gusted, for, figuratively speaking, posterity immediate and distant. and because of this and because and Sister Pin Z. A., before being eligible for I was king on a desert isle. I Thus as these thoughts ran of the broad program it sponsors, the first degree ritual. This suddenly realized that at my fin- through my mind, I became cogn- anyone within its ranks will be one written by Pledge Richard 10-K Gold with Seven gertips there were all of our Jew- izant of the fact that my status able to aid world Jewry most fav- Weil is especially fine and ish heritages along with the as a Jew, deserving of name and orable and efficiently. Close-Set Pearls merited publication. means to preserve them for future all the opportunities that accom- Summing it up then, there are generations, and yet I was blind pany it, was extremely precar- several definite things I expect At various times since I be- and indifferent to these respon- ious unless I acquired some cog- to receive, with effort on my part, sibilities and privileges. I say, came 15, I have been asked to ent Jewish affiliations. It was from A. Z. A. First: it will join the A. Z. A. But during privileges, for being a member of for this reason that I decided to broaden my education Second a definite Jewish organiaztion the time that elapsed from my petition for membership in our It will bring me a satisfaction of amounts to just that. It means birthday in December to my con- local A. Z. A. Chapter. Jewish associations. Third: It firmation, I was very unrespon- that the members of that group It is well to note here that in will offer me a chance to alle- evenus PM ) sive, always answering with: "I'm feel that within you are the po- the ensuing years, our people will viate the present condition of my busy Wednesday night," or "I be- tentiallities of prespective torch be forced to become more united, people. Fourth: It will provide bearer of our ultude and civili- long to too many club as it is." nationally and internationally, fun and diversion in the form of Price $3.75 zation. Their acceptance of you than perhaps ever before. At the After confirmation, however, social, athletic, religious, cultural ] within the institution is an avow- end of this war, which will place (Plus 10% Federal Tax) became aware of the fact that, and social service affairs. and al of that fact, and this, I feel, the present Jewish youth in a fifth: But one of the most im- although theoretically I was ready Order Direct from is one of the highest tributes that position to bear the brunt of most to become an adult member of portant, it will give me that ex- can be paid to any Jew of the anti-Semitic attacks, we the community, actually there perience that is so necessary for L. G. Balfour Co. All civilizations are cumulative, will probably face one of the most nothing that I possessed that anyone aspiring to be happy, suc- and it is up to us, the Jewish severe persecutions, universally, would qualify me for that posi- youth, to provide and assimilate cessful, and an integral part of Attleboro, Mass. then has occurred ever before in our modern world. January 30, 1942 THE SHOFAR Page 3 8 Chapters Compete Plan District One Conclave February 21-22 in Sharon Regional Pickus, Kleinmans, Tournament Albany Pk. Divide Sharon, Pa. Eight chapters were represented at the regional tournament of the Northwestern Regional Honors Pennsylvania Council held here recently. Teams and delegates were sent by Erie, Ellwood City, Detroit, Mich.- first Chi- New Castle, Butler, Aliquippa and cago-Michigan Regional conven- feating Deborah 263, 39-27. Beaver Falls. tion ended with Robert Pickus of The honored guest of the con- vention. "Benny" was greeted at The final winners in the basket- Rosenwald 378, (Chicago), win- ning the oratorical contest; the the final banquet. Benny, who ball tourney were Shenango Val- brothers Morris and Harry Klein- was literally a dummy, ac- ley and Aliquippa. In debate, man of Wasserman 5. (Grand claimed the convention as the best Aliquippa and Beaver Valley took he ever attended Rapids), winning the debating the honors, while Leonard Wino- The Chapters of Detroit and contest, and Albany Park 171 of grad of Beaver Falls won the ora- Chicago winning the basketball Windsor sponsored the Regional. tory with Alephs Lou Fried of Detroit title. The social program included a 63 and Fred Sorkowitz of 337 act- Grand Aleph Godol William dance and banquet. Suckle addressed the assembled ing as co-chaiman. Miss Dorothy Sidney Taub was general chair- Berenson was hostess. Chapter man of the tournament. Winners Thinking of the grand time that awaits District One Alephs 321 presented the Saturday night will now compete in the Keystone dance. at the District Bar Mitzvah convention in Boston, February 21-23, Sectional Tournament of District members of the convention committee make merry. Seated, left Three. to right, are: Irving Kessler, Abe Rich, Council Mazkir Eugene Levitas Speaks at Blackman, Council AG Arthur Present, Convention Chairman Sid WATCH FOR NEWS OF YOUR Green, Advisor Allen Korb and Jason Rubin. Standing are: City Allentown Forum DISTRICT'S TOURNAMENT Director Lou Sidman, Dr. Ben B. Kaplan, George Rubin, Max Ross FINALS and Sid Kaplan. By Sol Levine Allentown, Pa. Speaking be- Houston & San Antonio Share fore a group of 75 Alephs, B'nai New Registration B'rith, and visitors, Irving Le- vitas, National Educational Direc- Plan for District tor, delivered the third lecture in Honors at Ft. Worth Regional One Convention the current series of Jewish- American History Lectures, en- titled "Present Jewish Organiza- Boston, Mass. - A registra- tions and Trends in Living." Ft. Worth, Tex.- regional tion plan has been worked out Defining the responsibilities of Gaitz presided over the business tournament of the Western Re- by the District One Convention modern Jewish youth, Mr. Levitas sessions. New officers who were gion, District Seven, held here Committee. under the direction initiated a healthy discussion elected include: Larry Rosow, last month was the most success- of Lou Sidman, District Direc- which continued long after he Aleph Godol: Arvrum Raskin, ful held in the area. A hundred tor. Each delegate is to send Robert Pickus left, and which will lead to a Aleph S'gan; Charles Moskowitz, and eleven Alephs, Alumni, and $5 in advance to the District panel discussion on the topic of Aleph Mazkir; Donald Teter, Advisors from twelve chapters Director, 18 Tremont Street, Alephs at the Friday evening ser- the lecture to be held in the near Aleph Gisbor. The convention were present. Houston 136's bas- Boston, Mass., and for this $5 vices initiating the convention. future. Joel Roth, Aleph Mazkir. was brought to a close with a formal dance. he receives registration and G. A. G. Suckle spoke on "The ketball team repeated last year's was chairman for the afternoon. half the round-trip bus fare to Role of Youth in Religion To- championship while San Antonio's Among the visitors were repre- The convention committee was 152 forensic men won the debate the Convention, The $5 must day,' before an appreciative audi- sentatives from Bethlehem, headed by Donald Teter and Eu- be in the District Office by ence. and oratory contests. Northampton, and many other gene Horwitz, assisted by Sam February 6. On Saturday evening, the visit- Following the registration and chapters. Sol Levine is chairman Shanblu mand Manny Rosenthal. The Convention will feature ing Alephs were entertained at a opening sessions, the basketball in charge of the Lecture Series. tournament went under way. seminars on "Youth and Na- social, with a midnight show to The lectures are sponsored by the Ralph Goldstein captained his Lincoln Gives tional Defense" and "The Jews finish the festivities. On Sunday, local A. Z. A. chapter, in cooper- Philadelphia Follies at the Peace Table." Mayor the tournaments began, with Bob team mates, A1 Schlosser, Reuben ation with the Senior Cabinet of Goldman, Aaron Mintz, Jerry Me- Tobin of Boston will officially Pickus defeating A1 Cohen of the Allentown Jewish Community lamed, Leon Testa, Bernard Men- welcome the guests. Windsor 212: the Kleinman Center. Philadelphia, Pa.-The annual brothers winning over B'nai del, and Charles Galitz to victory. "Philadelphia Follies," A. Z. A. Moishe 321, and Albany Park de- Aaron Seriff, San Antonio 152, talent show, will be presented this similar type. won the oratory contest, defeat- week-end under the auspices of ing Leon Lebowitz, Waco 312. the Lincoln Chapter 108. All the Norristown, Pa.-Last week a who was given second place. A chapters in Philadelphia are pre- With A.Z.A. team from Tiferis Israel 366 bat- stag supper and informal dance paring stunts. skits, and other tled its sponsoring B'nai B'rith concluded the first day's activi- forms of entertainment. Even ties. many of the chapters of the Girls IN lodge at a quiz contest. Advisor Morris Gerber was moderator and Hold Defense Seminar Auxiliaries have entered the tal- CulturalSphere Charles Abramovitz, Stanley The second day's program fea- ent and stunt night. tured a national defense luncheon Jack Dash, chairman, expects Weissman, Stanley Bear and Her- and seminar. Marion Hicks dis- to produce a show that will sur- bert Goldenberg represented the cussed defense bonds and stamps pass last year's. Cash prizes will chapter. and H. P. Burke, local banker, be given to the chapter with the Allentown 156 presented a cul- a Quiz program. The speaker of spoke on Civilian Defense. This best act and to the individual tural program featuring reviews the evening was Abe Blumberg, Philadelphia, Pa. Lincoln was followed by the debate finals with the outstanding single per- of the books "Berlin Dairy" and past president of District Four 108's debating team of Jack in which Aaron Seriff and Israel formance. "Out of the Night." Alephs Her- B'nai B'rith. Dash and Harold Brown defeat- Rabinowitz, San Antonio 152, de- man Gross and Leon Zimmerman, ed Pannonia's debate team in a feated Houston 136's team of IS YOUR CHAPTER respectively, disscussed these Washington, D. Potomac recent Philadelphia match. Charles Moskowitz and Aubrey PURCHASING ANY books in relation to the present 407 presented the Monthly Guide Farb. U. S. DEFENSE war effort. Quiz, "Nu?' and when the Rehoboth Celebrates Regional Aleph Godol Charles STAMPS? smoke cleared, it was found that San Fernando Valley Alephs Sol Goldenberg had answered 85 Bar Mitzvah held a round-table discussion on per cent of the questions correct- Two Chapters Share "What Role Will Youth Play in ly. Leo Silbert was a close sec- By Louis Jaret the World Conflict." Jack Ros- ond. Bronx, N. Y.-Celebrating the enfeld was chairman. Bar Mitzvah anniversary of Re- Medals at Tourney Montreal, Quebec-Adelphi 419 hoboth Chapter 89 and the thir- Los Angeles, Cal.-Nathan has embarked on a large program teenth year of Rehoboth Lodge Straus 141 joined with its spon- of holiday celebrations. They are No. 38, B'nai B'rith's participa- soring B'nai B'rith Lodge in con- presenting a Purim party for the tion in A. z. A., the alephs and In Atlantic City ducting a joint meeting. The orphans, Passover celebrations for alumni turned out in full force Lodge presented an installation the poor and needy of their com- at the Lodge's regular January of officers; the Alephs presented munity and other programs of meeting. The highlights of this Atlantic City, N. J. Camden meeting were the appearance of 245 won first place in basketball many notables and alumni of Re- and debate at the Constitution Petersburg 338 Wins Debating Tourney hoboth Chapter, including Former Council regional tournament held Advisor, and one of the founders here last month, while the cham- of our chapter, Darwin S. Levine, pion orator hailed from Beth Pvt. Irving Goldstein, with a Israel Aleph Club shiny new marksmanship medal, an alumnus of Rehoboth; In the basketball games, Louis D. Brandeis A. C. was defeated Haves and many others too nu- merous to mention here. by Trenton A. C. 10-12 and Cam- The main part of the program den 245 won over Baron De Hirsch, 306, 14-12. Then Camden was the presentation of a play set back Beth Israel A. C., 13-6, dealing with the inside of A. Z. A. while Trenton A. C. lost to At- Mr. Herman Brodfeld, advisor of lantic City, 22-18. In the finals, Rehoboth Chapter for the past five years, was presented with the Camden defeated Atlantic City, 29-20. A. Z. A. Five Year Active Service Wilbur Hait and Burton Wein- Certificate. Upon receipt of the certificate from Aleph Godol berg, Camden 245, were declared Richard Kozinn, Mr. Brodfield the debating winners. Irwin Ka- vesh, Beth Israel A. C., won the said, "This is an added incentive to go on another five years, es- oratory contest. The conclave was concluded pecially if there is such a reward waiting for me.' with a banquet and dance. Charles Stern was toastmaster and short talks were given by Mobile Gets Going Jerry Klein, District Three, Aleph Godol, and Pittgburgh City Di- By Irving Kowitz rector S A. C. Deputy, Joseph Mobile, Ala The Mobile Aleph Furhman; Al Cohen, Constitution Club, which now has a total of Council P. A. G., and Len Fuhr- sixteen members, including man, Aleph Godol of the Council. pledges, immediately signed the Miss Penny Siris was declared Defense Pledge of Cooperation. the convention's A. Z. A. Sweet- Plans were made to start purchas- heart. ing Defense Bonds, with one al- Debate, oratory and basketball ready bought from the proceeds winners will compete in the sec- of a recent raffle. The Mobilians tional tournament to be held in Richmond, Va.-Alfred Hopkins, left; George finals at the time they defeated Roy Millenson, now have a representative on the Camden, N. J., Feb. 4-15. Lewis, beside him, representing Petersburg (Va.) standing, and Manny Holtz, right, who represent- District Seven Executive, with Chapter 338, were victorious in the Northern Re- ed Simon Atlas Chapter 126 from Washington, Aleph Marvin Prince acting as GET IN THE SCRAP! gional Tournament of District Five, held here re- Shotare Kotone of the Regional SEE PAGE 1. cently. They are pictured above in the semi- group, Page 4 THE SHOFAR January 30, 1942 J. ARMED FORCES GET a Zin DISTRICT 1 GODOL AND MANY OTHERS DEFEN SE Boston, Mass the dec- laration of war. many District 1 Alephs and Alumni have enlisted in the armed forces of the Unit- ed States. District Aleph Godol George Stein, Woonsocket R I., has en- listed in the United States Air Passaic, N. J.-For the past Corps and thus will be unable to month, Passaic Alephs have been San Pedro Shows Touro Dates preside at the sessions of the 100% Registration District 1 Bar Mitzvah convention visiting and serving coffee a doughnuts to the soldiers station- How To Co-operate For Defense Brings Trade Flowers For to be held on Feb. 21, 22 and 23, in Boston, Mass. ed at Paterson, N. J., in the Anti- Aircraft Units. Making nightly In National Defense Praise from Mayor Red Cross Pins Other District 1 Alephs and visits, the Alephs have tried to Alumni already in service include: add some enjoyment t the lives By LEONARD HIRSCH Grand Rapids, Mich. Alephs Lt. Sumner Firestone, Paul of the men. They have acted as St. Louis, Mo. Judah Touro of Philip Wasserman 5. regis- Bloomberg, Sumner Miller, Bob San Pedro, al.-When the 448 had their semi-annual instal- hosts when the soldiers were on Alephs and Alumni of San Pedro tered 100% at the Office of Wolfe, Maccabes 354: Mel Gold- leave, providing dinners when 196 say they are going to co- Civilian De- lation of officers and banquet on man, who is t Pearl Harbor, necessary, and have taken the operate to the fullest extent with defense. As January 18. Several awards were Malden 349; Sid Kaplan, Mel soldiers to movies, athletic a result, it made to the outstanding Alephs Avergreen, Louis Needel. 402; the government in national de- matches and parties. fense, they mean it. Look at the has received of the chapter, and the First De- Manny Winer, Maurice Goldfield, letter from gree was given to the ten mem- Sid Weilin, Frank Butman, Sam record: Los Angeles, Cal.-Two mem- Mayor Geo. bers of the Louis D. Brandeis Silverstein, Jack Stoller, Chelsea bers of Nathan Straus 141 joined Yale Watterman, past Alep Welsh ex- Pledge Class. The highlight in 238: Maury Girschfield, Summer the armed forces. Aleph Bernie Godoland one of the organizers of pressing his the program was the address by Walker, Sam Lerner, Larry Plot- Weiss enlisted in the Coast Guard the chapter, has joined the armed appreciation Sid Birenbaum, Aleph S'gan of nick, Sam Rovner, Chelsea Clov- and Aleph Benny Weinstein joined forces. Leo Korn, former Aleph of the chap- the Region, who spoke on "A. Z. ers: Advisors Maury Goldfield S'gan of District 4, winner of the ter's cooper- A. in the World Today.' and Phil Dansker Lynn A. C.: the Air Corps. Both Alephs were presented with wrist watches at Boris D. Bogen Award, and for- ation. Fully realizing the present Arthur Present, Jack Katzoff, an affair held in their honor. mer chairman of Scouting in the To assist in the Red Cross world crisis, the boys from Judah and Sam Troyer, Amos 189. Southern Region, has also joined drive for funds, the Chapter Touro gave their dates Red Cross Pawtucket, R. I.-Henry Fried- the army. Not to be outdone by has collected a "jackpot" at ev- buttons instead of corsages, and man Chapter 204 held a 'Bonds his brother, Past Aleph Godol ery meeting and turned its the money that would have bought San Antonio Signs for America" dance, at which De- Irving Korn, Head Advisor of 196, contents over to the Red Cross. the flowers went to the Red Cross fense Stamps were used for ad- has joined the army. Sidney Plans are now being made for War Relief Drive. Another pa- Pledge and Registers mission. Aleph Godol Irwin Cher- Prigle, Aleph Gisbor for many a dance to be held for the ben- triotic gesture was the arrange- nick reported a total of $2,000 years, went with the Korn broth- efit of the U. o. ment of the banquet table into a For Defense sold in bonds and stamps. Thus ers to enlist. Then Aleph Albert huge "V" with the speakers far, the chapter has sold $8,000 Prigle did the same thing. tables representing the three dots in Defense Bonds, including the Filled with the same spirit to and a dash. The program opened San Antonio, 'ex.-After sign- ing the pledge of co-operation to amount received from the dance. serve the government, past Aleph Flint Alephs to with a toastmaster's address by Advisor Hendin, and it was fol- Philip M. Klutznick, president of Godol Bob Cohn joined the navy, Atlantic City, N. .--Conven- and is now a petty officer. Man- Drive Ambulances lowed with an opening prayer by the Supreme tion City 236 voted to purchase a uel Lewis, also past Aleph Godol, Kohn Godol Karsh and dinner. Advisory Coun- After dinner the members of cil, and Grand $100 Defense Bond from its treas- is working as a ship-fitter in ury. They are continuing to take the undefeated basketball team Aleph Godo] Pearl Harbor. Flint, Mich.-With most of the money from dues paid for the pur- received medals for their fine am\Suckle Situated as it is in the danger- members of Flint 214 ineligible chase of stamps. work: the new officers were in- San Antonio zone, San Diego has need of com- for combat service, they soon will be seen driving ambulances and stalled: Aleph Mazkir Dalin was 152, took steps petent civilian defenders, and the entire chapter enlisted in one trucks in the Flint area, which is given his P. A. G. pin, and the to carry out its Milwaukee, Wis.-The project First Degree was given to the pledge. to register every A. Z. A. boy in of the three volunteer agencies: of military importance because of Red Cross First Aid, War Emer- defense production centers. pledge class. Following the pro- Lawrence Ro- Milwaukee for Civilian Defense worn has been undertaken with gency Service Corps and the Aux- gram, the forty couples attending SOW, chairman At a meeting, American Red the initiative of Milwaukee Chap- iliary Fire and Police Depart- Cross officials instructed the en- left the banquet hall and danced of the defense ter 39. The Civilian Defense of- tire chapter in first aid and the in the exquisite Hotel Jefferson committee, secured registration ment. chapter has registered with local ballroom. blanks for enlistment in Civilian fice was contacted and arrange- Defense activities and registered ments made for the training of defense agencies and will assist advisors who will serve as official has gone towards the purchase of N. Y. Alephs Collect all unregistered Alephs at a chap- in rescue work Other defense Civilian Defense Interviewers. Ad- Defense Bonds, and one-third of ter meeting. Plans are under way activities of the chapter include visors Ben Ulevich, Herb Gronik, all monies collected hereafter will the purchase of defense stamps Books for Drive to hold dances in co-operation Ben Barkin and Julius Atinsky also go to the same end. with the S. o. and Jewish Wel- and bonds and presenting the have completed a training course Red Cross with a donation. Plans fare Board. The chapter has al- New York, N. -Metropolitan in interviewing and are now qual- Atlanta, Ga.-Gate City 357 are now being made for a Youth ready purchased a $75 defense A. Z. A. will play a prominent ified to interview the A. Z. A. has five members serving with and Democracy Rally. savings bond and is contributing part in the city-wide campaign to Initiate 24 Pledges to the Red Cross fund. members. the armed forces. Stanley Hirsch raise 2,000,000 This staff of interviewers will has joined the navy; Past Grand Twenty-four pledges were in- Alfred Paine, regional director books sponsor- visit every chapter meeting with- Aleph Godol Irving Kaler is with itiated at a smoker held recently. of the Office of Civilian Defense, ed by the Amer- in the nejt two weeks and will the Morale Division; Jake Kras- The class was given an informal ican Library will speak to the group at its next individually register each A. Z. A. ner is in the army, as is initiation The program was com- Association, the meeting. boy at that meeting. Goldstein; and Jay Waronker is pleted with a ping pong tourna- American Red After the registration of all the with the navy. ment and refreshments. Cross, and the $200, three at $100, one at $1p5, A. Z. A. boys these men will vol- The chapter is now planning its United Service two at $50 and three at $25. unteer their services in register- first cabaret style dance and floor Atlanta, Ga.-Atlanta's Scout- g anizations Plans are now being completed ing men and women from the show to be held next month. A ing Committee is sponsoring a for National for a Defense Stamp dance. community at large. Victory Book Drive under the "Gay Nineties" Review will be Defense, Inc Mrs. Maxwell Herriot, chief in- featured, it was announced by chairmanship of Aleph Josiah Rehoboth 89 is Don Nover and Drive Hourvitz, Washington, D. C. - Capital terviewer of the Office of Civilian Benator. All four chapters are in the first chapter in N. Y. and the Defense in Milwaukee, has high- chairmen, City 344 held a "Smoker for the drive. first group outside of the Boy Scouts to pledge aid in this im- Yanks" stag, at which admission ly complimented the A. Z. A. for taking this forward step in as- completed an old clothes drive for portant drive. was two packages of cigarettes. Films and singing featured the sisting her office in such a tangi- Montgomery (Ala.) Aleph Club held a Red Cross dance, with all Bundles of Britain. During a conference between ble way. She pointed out that Miss Margaret Behnken of the N. occasion. A Defense Stamp dance the biggest job in Civilian Defense the proceeds going to the "Angels Y. Public Library and Dr. Sidney is now being planned. of Mercy.' Daniel Franks is Go- Chicago, Cardozo registration is not so much get- ting the person to sign up but dol of the chapter. Aleph Club has pledged to pur- Glazer, N. Y. Director of Activi- chase $300 in Defense Bonds and ties, the following three-fold pro- Norfolk, Va.-Dr. Israel Brown rather to classify that person in a Cleveland, Ohio-More than Stamps within the next two gram was outlined 256 now has five Alephs and type of work that he is best suited months. (1) Representatives of each Alumni in the armed forces. Max for. Therefore, the job of inter- five tons of waste paper have been chapter will report to the chief Kayer, Archie Rafal, Arnold Gam- viewer is very important. collected by the Greater Cleveland A. Z. A. Council Gary Heymann Chicago, II.-Lake View 377 is librarian of the branch of the sey, Benny Mandel, Leroy Rubin to hold a dance next month. Pro- Public Library located closest to and Mot Rafal are the represen- Milwaukee, Wis. The Milwau- of Freud 447 is directing the ceeds will go to the Red Cross the chapter. To this branch there tatives of the chapter in the Vic- kee Council of A. Z. A. is rec- drive. and Jewish Welfare Board. will be brought directly the books tory Army of the country. ognized as an official government collected by the boys in their own Defense Stamp Agency and dur- Chattanooga, Tenn.-The na- ing the past week has sold over tional defense ommittee of Passaic, N. ...Eighteen mem- communities. McKeesport, Pa. McKeesport $25.00 in 10-cent and 25-cent bers of the Passaic Aleph Club (2) Several boys will assist, as Adolph S. Ochs 252 is planning a 94 is saving its money for defense invaded the local O. C. D. office requested by the authorities, in stamps. tea dance this month. Admissilon bonds. Under their new Godol, last month. Most of the Alephs headquarters, 24 West 40th St., Literature is being sent to all will be by defense stamps. The in wrapping, packing, etc. Bernard Batten, the chapter has the boys urging them to purchase defense committee is co-ordinat- registered for air raid duty, while the stamps at the A. Z. A. office. others volunteered` to do clerical (3) The chapters will endeavor made this part of a general pro- ing its activities with the youth work and interpreting. to carry out assignments supplied gram to co-operate with the war Various government pamphlets and democracy rally committee in by the library to pick up books effort. are also being sent out to the making preparations for a giant The chapter is now purchasing boys explaining the need and rea- defense bonds and stamps. which are offered by individuals rally during Brotherhood week throughout the city. Kearny, N. J.-West Hudson sons for investing in government Herman Lebovitz is chairman. 372 are co-operating 100 per cent defense stamps. Sharon, Pa Shenango Valley with their local Civilian Defense Chicago, -Haym Solomon 229 passed a resolution at its re- Arthur Mandel, Harold Suslow, Corps. They are proud of the Long Beach, Beach, 379 has received a great deal of cent meeting offering its full Lee Barret and Morris Adelson. fact that Advisor Day Flicker has Cal., 250 has already registered commendation for its defense ef- support to the local defense coun- all of its Alephs in Civilian De- forts. The chapter is contribut- cil. Montreal, Quebec, Canada been promoted to Captain in the Plans are being made by Adelphi Medical Corps. fense. One-third of the treasury ing to the Red Cross and has just Corpus Christi, Tex Plans are 419 for the entertainment of Jew- ish soldiers at a social affair. In Atlantic City, N. J.-Conven- under way to have blood tests addition, the chapter is arranging tion City 236 has purchased a LIBRARY HAS "YOUR CAREER IN DEFENSE" taken of the entire membership of the David Hirsch A. C. prior to place Jewish soldiers in Jewish $100 defense bond. Seventy-five homes for the Passover holidays. per cent of all the income of the to the establishment of a blood bank at the local naval air sta- A war savings dance is also in chapter is now going towards the YOUR CAREEP IN DEFENSE, tion. The chapter is purchasing the offing. purchase of these bonds. three parts: the present status of by Shelby Cullom Davis. This the young men: the jobs he can a $50 defense bond. is a must book for any Aleph fill; the available positions open. Passadena. Cal. Members of who intends to secure a job in a OUR CHAPTER JACOBS There is a very good section on Charleston, W. -Emek 223 Pasadena 48 have joined the local defense industry. Total war de- high school training for defense is collecting funds at every meet- Red Cross First Aid unit in a IS BUYING mands total production, and the jobs, as well as a discussion of body. This unit also includes ing to purchase a U. S. defense DEFENSE factories and yards are ready to futures in mechanical fields. bond. many B'nai B'rith. The unit is take young men who possess abil- A copy of this book may be instructed by a regular Red Cross STAMPS ities in specific fields. There is doctor. borrowed without charge from need for skilled and unskilled San Francisco, Cal. Golden AND BONDS labor, and this book outlines the the National A. Circulating Gate 195 has e-tenth of its Tulsa, Okla. - Tulsa 276 has Library, 1003 K St., N. W., Wash- need. The book is divided into membership in the armed forces purhcased $1,000 in ington, D. C. now. Latest recruits are Alephs bonds. The bonds include two at HOWABOUT January 30, 1942 THE SHOFAR Page 5 Covenant Develops Santa Monica Wins Zeisler Award Five Point Lodge Potomac Holds 46th Co-operation Program Consecutive Sabbath Los Angeles, Cal.-The new year has already seen some fine Washington, D. C. - Potomac co-operation between the Los An- geles Lodge No. 487 and the Kusworm to Speak 407 held its forty-sixth consecu- tive Sabbath last week. During Covenant Chapter which the at N. Y. Convention that period of time, they have vis- lodge sponsors. The officers of ited every synagogue in the city both groups met in the first week February 8 with their cultural programs, of January and have mapped a their own cantor and reader, with five-point program which would the Chapter attending as a body. bring the B'nai B'rith Lodge and The annual convention of Guest speakers at these services the A. Z. A. Chapter closer to- the greatest New York A. Z. A. have included Edward Grusd, ed- gether in the ensuing year. will be held on Sunday eve- itor of the B'nai B'rith National ning, February 8th, at the The first of the five points de- Jewish Monthly; Rabbi Sam Sil- Heckscher Foundation, 1 East mands that each group have a ver. Director of the B'nai B'rith 104th St. New York City "Co-operating Committee" which Maryland Hillel; Irving Levitas, Following the finals of the National A. Z. A. Educational Di- will have joint meetings at least oratory and debating tourna- once a month. All the needs and rector: Ben Barkin, former As- ments, to be held in the beauti- sistant Executive Director of A. problems of both groups will be ful Heckscher Theatre, Mr. Sid- discussed at these meetings. Z. A., and many others. In many ney Kusworm, National Treas- instances, the Chapter had to di- The second point provides that urer of B'nai B'rith, will de- vide its forces to hold services at each group have a "Joint Mem- liver the principal address. two separate synagogues on the bership Committee.' It was found After the forensic competi- same Friday evening. that a large majority of the A. San Francisco, Cal.-Sydney Kusworm (center), genial treas- tions, the winners of the re- Z. A. Chapter members' parents urer of B'nai B'rith and S. A. C. member, is shown inspecting the gional tournaments in basket- did not belong to the B'nai B'rith Edward Zeisler Award on the occasion of his recent visit to the ball will play for the right to AZA Alumni Head Lodge, and that a large majority west coast. The Alephs of Santa Monica Chapter 53 will have an represent the city in the dis- of the B'nai B'rith members' sons trict finals. opportunity to look at it for the next twelve months as a result of did not belong to any A. Z. A. The evening will be conclud- Kansas City B'nai their securing the largest number of B'nai B'rith members from group. Keeping the membership ed with a dance. among alumni, fathers and brothers. The award was made at the records of both the Lodge and the The entire proceeds of the B'rith Lodge 184 recent District Four convention. Also appearing above are Edward Chapter open to this committee convention will be turned over Zeisler (left), Secretary of B. B. District Four. who presented the will soon do away with this cir- to the American Red Cross. award, and Leo Levine (right), District A. Z. A, Director, who Kansas City, Mo. - Jack cumstance. "finaggled" the award. Brown, alumnus of Kansas City The third point summons the Chapter 2 and former District Covenant Chapter to give a Field Secretary, has been elect- monthly report of activities at one of the Lodge meetings. It has J. been so arranged that the most active Covenant member of that month will give the report in per- Personalities in son. This point will eliminate th the situation where the entire lodge and the Chapter know nothing of eash others activities. Clarksdale, Miss. - Although Cleveland A. Z. A. Council. Other interests. and need of assistance, but recently organized the Max ONE officers include Forman, Herb which does occur in most cases. Kaufman Aleph Club has several YOU SHOULD SEE Stern, George Gordon, Leonard The fourth point is high-light- outstanding members. Aleph Go- ME SMOKE A ed by the Los Angeles B'nai B'rith HERRING Kaplan and Elmer Okes. Herb dol Gerald Plitman recently re- Michelovitz and Al Ringler are Lodge offering to the outstanding ceived a $100 Citizenship Award Junior members of the Council. Covenant A. Z. A. member of the in the local high school. Aleph year a scholarship to any college Plitman also was chosen to act he desires to enter. The outstand- as a representative in the Missis- Cleveland, 0.-Aleph Edward ing Aleph is to be chosen by a Goldstein of Cleveland 209 won sippi Boys State held last sum- the coveted Phillmore H JACK BROWN joint committee of both groups. mer. Aleph Robert Friedman, The fifth point makes certain who acts as Sopher of the chap- Award as the outstanding Aleph ed president of Kansas City that the Lodge and the Chapter of Cleveland. ter, is photographer and assistant B'nai B'rith Lodge No. 184. In have a joint affair at least twice sports editor on one of the local addition Paul Viger has been yearly. These affairs are to be newspapers. Aleph Harvey Yaffee Los Angeles, Cal. Irying elected vice-president, and Har- financed by both the Lodge and was recently elected president of Schuman of Nathan Straus 141 rv Brenner, recording secretary. the Chapter on a fifty-fifty basis. the B'nai B'rith Hillel Founda- took the vows with Miriam Kan- They are also alumni, Both groups intend to follow tion at the University of Missis- tor, a member of the Girls Auxil- Philip M. Klutznick, presi- these points to the letter. Already sippi. iary. That's keeping it in the dent of the S. A. C., is an alum- the committees are meeting and THE "MAN family. nus of Kansas City Chapter 2. planning to make this the most Long Beach, Cal.-Past Aleph THE He served as president of Dis- co-operating year of their entire TRIES TO OVERWHELM YOUNGER Revere, ass.-Samuel Cohen trict Grand Lodge No. 6 last existance. Godol Bill Spitzer of Long Beach 250 has joined the United States ALEPHS BY RAISING MOUSTACHE was re-elected Aleph Godol of year. Lou Suttin, also an alum- AND BY SMOKING EVERYTHING FROM navy. A CIGARETTE TO A TURKISH SMOKING Revere 343, with Herbert Cohen nus, is second vice-president of No. Jersey Regionalto being re-elected for the sixth time D. G. L. No. 2. BOWL. CIGARET LIFE IF YOU DON'T WEAKEN Have B. B. Seminar Los Angeles, Cal.-A Nadel of to the position of Aleph S'gan. FOR YOUR the Newburg Chapter in New SISTER OR? with Tournament York was the guest of Nathan Chicago, III.-Lee Meyers, $3.75 Straus 141 recently. Al was treat- transferred soon to Camp Croft, Haym Solomon 379, has been giv- (Plus Tax) ed in the true A. Z. A. spirit of Newark, N. J.-The North Jer- S. C. en a silver platter by his chapter ORDER FROM fraternity. upon his marriage on New Year's L. G. Balfour sey regional tournament, which Co. day. SISTER PIN will be held here on February 1, Chicago, Ill. - Aleph Emer Attleboro, Mass. will serve as a seminar to the Montgomery, Ala. -- Julius Marashnik, Auburn Park 375, Kasover of the Montgomery Aleph passed away last month. The San Francisco, Cal.-Leo Le- North Jersey B'nai B'rith Coun- cil which is meeting at the same Club, visited the national offices chapter is having a memorial vine, District Four Director, has time at the Newark Y. M. H. A. recently, and reported that the placque made in his honor. been made a member of the local OFFICIAL B'nai B'rith and Auxiliary mem- chapter is planning its anniver- Youth Activities department of bers will have a first hand oppor- sary celebration for March 15. the Morale Committee of Civilian Santa Monica, Cal.-After ar- Insignia tunity to observe "A. Z. A. in Ac- Defense. ranging leniency for some ten tion,' which is the theme. of the Philadelphia, Pa. Aleph Irv For Members visiting Alephs attending the Dis- meeting. Guenther, Ahaveth 429, has join- trict Four Convention here, Ad- Adler 439 Given Dave Goldberg, North Jersey A. ed the U. S. Marines. visor Herman Stein was tagged Z. A. Director, stated that there by the local constabulary. Charter by Haves 10-K Gold Badge with will be no speeches. Members of St. Paul, Har- 7 Pearls and Guard the B'nai B'rith will "sit in" and old Shear, Minnesota 410; Marvin watch the basketball games, de- Philadelphia, Pa.-Ray Zacka- New York, N. In the pres- Fredkove, St. Paul 10, and Paul bates, and oratory. Joining with roff of Quaker City is making a ence of members of the Manhat- Rosenblum, North Star 210, were the A. Z. A. will be the B'nai tour of the eastern seaboard and tan-Washington Lodge of the given Chapter Activity Awards by B'rith Girls, who will use their plans to also visit Chicago. Ray B'nai B'rith, Junior League Girls, I. G. Goldbarg, chairman of the choral and dramatic units to put has been appointed good-will am- and friends, the Cyrus Adler District Six A. Z. A. Committee, on a one hour show. Even the bassador for the chapter. Chapter 439 was presented with at the tournament banquet held B'nai B'rith Ladies' Council is its permanent charter by forsaking its meeting to attend here last month. Durham, N. C.-Jake Zucker- Haves, New York City Director. the A. Z A. program en masse. man of Durham Chapter breezed S. A. C. Deputy Harry Brager Following the contests, the pro- Camp Lee, Petersburg, Va. into the National Office with his served as chairman of the pro- gram will close with an A. Z. A. Alumnus Ramon Wender, prom- gram and introduced Rabbi Sid- OFFICIAL BADGE 6 GUARD blushing bride. Dorothy. Doro- banquet and dance. Here the inent Atlanta, Ga.. alumnus, is no thy was the former Sweetheart of ney M. Bogner, who spoke on "A. members of the B'nai B'rith and longer a "buck private" in Uncle Durham Chapter. Ezre Eisen- Z. A. and Jewish Youth. District Price $6.00 the Ladies' Council will be the Sam's army. Having completed berg, also of Durham, went along One Director Louis E. Sidman (Plus 10% Federal Tax) guests of the Alephs. his basic training, Wender to chaperon the newly-weds. also spoke at the meeting. The tournament is being spon- been commissioned a first lieu- Aleph Godol Herbert Isikow ac- 10-K Gold Plain Badge sored by the West Hudson chap- tenant in the U. S. Army Dental Cleveland, 0.-Norman Finson cepted the charter for the Chap- ter. Manny Abraham, Council Corps. Lt. Wender expects to be of A. H. Friedland now heads the ters. Aleph Godol, is general chairman of the conclave. St. Paul Council OFFICIAL PLAIN BADGE Elects Salper Godol Price $3.50 (Plus 10% Federal Tax) St. Paul, Minn. - Dick Salper, North Star 210, was elected Aleph Available Also in Godol of the St. Paul A. Z. A. 1/10 Double Rolled Council last month. Other offi- cers include Ben Mintz, Minne- Gold Plate sota 410, Aleph S'gan; Jerry Hal- per, North Star 210, Aleph Maz- Price $2.25 kir; and Marvin Fredkove, St. (Plus 10% Federal Tax) Paul 10, Aleph Sopher. Plans are being made by which Order Direct from the Council will be able to send all the Alephs of the three St. WINNERS Here are pictured the bas= Stryker, William Rosen, William Kamman, Albert Paul Chapters to the District Six ketball champions of the Danovsky, Albert Niedorf and Edward Firestone, L. G. Balfour Co. convention and tournament finals Northern Region of District Six. They represent Buster Simon, not pictured, is also member of the Attleboro, Mass. to be held in Sioux City, Ia., in St. Paul Chapter 10. Left to right: Aleph Al team. March Schwartz, coach; Nate Simon, captain; Howard Page 6 THE SHOFAR January 30, 1942 JEWS IN SPORTS SPORT 300 ATTEND By AL LURIE (Independent Jewish Press Service, Inc.) STUFF BRONX-MAN Gargantuan Abe Simon, heavy- Sharon, Pa. Recently, the weight contender for Joe Louis' CONCLAVE Shenango Valley Chapter 229 in- diadem, started out as a huge vaded District Two to engage the comedy, won recognition as a fine basketball team of the Youngs- fighter and now is again consid- town, Ohio, chapter. New York, N. Y With serv- ered a big lug who managed to ices that are omnipresent at AZA scramble his way to the top by a affairs, the Bronx-Manhattan series of inexplicable circum- Charleston, W. Va The flash- Concil held its third annual con- stances. Gone are the memories ing basketballtean of Emek 223 of his tremendous effort against defeated a strong squad from its vention on January 10 at Temple Ansche Chesed. The conclave Louis, when he lasted thirteen sponsoring B'nai B'rith lodge last rounds against the tornado that month. Another game is sched- was held in conjunction with the was the champion of the world. uled for this month, and when Regional B'nai B'rith girls. More than 300 people attended. Vanished are the hopes of big Abe the lodge will attempt to avenge its defeat. Surprise number one was re- to wrest the crown from the fierce vealed when, during the evening, grip of the Brown Bomber. For a member of the council an- Abe Simon, 254-pound, 6-foot 4 1/2 Montreal, Que., Canada-Adel- nounced that "the band has not inch giant was felled by Lem phi 419's athletes are still the Franklin the other week in a sen- and obviously will not arrive. champions in Montreal A. Z. A. sational bout in Cleveland. Thereupon, several Alephs were Athletic circles. Last year, the With the advent of Franklin. sent home to procure records for chapter received the distinction of the already available public ad- the fickle crowd cheered a new being the "best athletic chapter" star and booed the downfall of dress system. at the Canadian Camp Conven- the ineffectual Simon. Knocked The second surprise was Aleph tion. To date. the chapter's bas- out in five rounds, Abe stumbled ketball team is undefeated. The George Brager's presentation of to this dressing room a beaten. several original and adapted group also has activities in swim- blinded fighter who mumbled vaudeville acts. The failure of ming. skiing. ping pong, and from between puffed lips: "They the band secured the success of bowling. shouldn't have stopped it"- the show. Several B'nai B'rith which is a sure sign that Abe had girls and A. Z. A boys assisted lost his sense of humor. Passaic, N. J.-Last week, the George in his undertakings. The reaction the next day was basketball teams of Paterson 133 In a scene entitled, the "Sweet- that Simon had never looked so and Passaic A. C. met on the bas- heart of A. Z. A.' the girls bad How had he managed to go ketball court in a game proclaim- dressed in evening gowns, pi- so long and so far against Louis? ed as the "Golden Ball Game for Within two more days a dramatic the Naismith Memorial Fund." routed across the stage preparing the entrance of a strikingly, at- answer was handed down to Si- City athletic directors spoke. tractive "sweetheart." In a se- mon's critics. The husky Jewish quence that followed, the boys fighter was rushed to a hospital Norristown, Pa. Tiferis Is- dressed, adorned, and made-up for an emergency operation- rael's basketball team is entered like girls, enacted their version appendix had burst. he realiza- in the civic league and is coached of the "Sweetheart." The act lit- tion that the big lad had fought by Phil Melnick. erally brought down the house with an infected appendix changed several people laughed so hard, many opinions. But the result Atlanta, Ga. Gate City 357's they slipped form their seats. was there on his record: Knocked basketball team is tied for first Out By: 1941: Lem Franklin, 5. Miss Wigoder Entertains place in the intermediate league Like Walter Franklin of its local Center. Miss Thelma Wigoder, daughter That Franklin hit the headlines of the advisor of the chapter in brought to mind another tragic Allentown (Pa.) 156 is in the Leeds, England, entertained the tale. This story is about another audience with two extremely first row of the teams playing in fighter named Franklin. This boy the Senior Leagues of their local amusing English monologues, alla was Walter Franklin, the son of Cornelia Otis Skinner. Center. a rabbi from Yemen, and a yes- The following day, the A. z. A. hiva lad himself before he decided ENLISTS IN NAVAL RESERVE Paterson 133 is in there trying boys convened at a Sunday morn- to follow a pugilistic career. In a two-year period. Walter, a hand- to duplicate their feat of last ing breakfast, at which the ora- torical contest took place, The some middleweight with a power- year. Only this time they aim to ful left cross and right hand, with win the District Finals as well. topic was "America; a Symphony of People." Howard Chapnick was an iron-cast jaw and a marvelous Savannah, Ga. - Leo Center, fought in Miami, Tampa, and the winner. body, changed from a contender alumnus of the Savannah Chap- Jacksonville. Of his seven wins. Cleveland, Ohio-Max E. Meis- for the title to a common variety ter 206 and popular Savannah five were K. O.'s. He has whipped el 188 is in the lead in Greater Brager New Godol of Fistiana's cruel appelation, professional ligh heavyweight boxers from Parris Island, a mar- Cleveland's Basketball In the afternoon, the Council 'the stumble-bum." prizefighter, has enlisted in the ine training base near Savannah: They have won five games and held its semi-annual elections. A How it happened I'll never un- naval reserve "for the duration Camp Blanding in Florida; and lost none. Ehrlich 436 is in sec- new constitution providing for a derstand. I saw the first eight of the emergency." Camp Stewart near Savannah. ond place, with five won and one more effective and abler council bouts in which Walter engagéd. Center was a member of the Center, who concluded a most lost. was adopted by the attending He was tremendous. He could chapter's basketball team, and successful amateur ring career, delegates) Howard Chapnick, pres- take it. he dished it out and he took an active part in the club's turned professional on May 15. Los Angeles, Cal.-The Junior ent Aleph Godol, retired in order was a crowd pleaser. Everybody came to see Franklin. Starting out athletic activities when he was a The above picture shows Leo with A. Z. A, of Nathan Straus 141, to devote more time to chapter member. Well-known throughout his trainer, Harry Tracey, capable now boasting of a membership of activities. George Brager was as a club fighter in the New York conditioner and expert in the 35, recently sponsored a bowling elected the new Aleph Godol: Coliseum, Walter moved into the the Southern and Florida region, teaching of young boxers. Leo's tournament. Sumner Hoffman, Aleph S'gan; mecca of boxing, Madison Square he has won seven consecutive manager is Meyer Sable, who re- Abner Kohn, Aleph Makir: Dick Garden, in a short time. He was bouts since deserting the amateur cently challenged "Honeyboy" Kozinn, Aleph Gisbor, and Fred ranks. Washington, D. C. Potomac a k. O. artist, and the masses go Snipe, who handles D. T. Bell, Berman, Aleph Sopher. Three 407 boosted their winning streak for that. Having followed his ca- Clean-cut and good looking, the another well-known Georgia fight- other Alephs were selected Dele- reer nearly from its inception, I to six games, with none lost, former A. Z. A. has er. gates-at-Large, entitling them to eagerly watched Walter's Garden when they defeated Capital City representation on the Executive 344 and a Bureau of Engraving debut. I had nothing to worry Committee. about. He won by a knockout in tices during the following year team recently. The Alephs also the initial round. Considering that Franklin had been put away have a winning streak of nineteen that a few weeks previous to this in one round, or two, or three. games won in the Jewish Youth borough leagues for the city's fight he had beaten Babe Risko, Unknowns were beating him to a Bowling League. title. a former middleweight champion, pulp. His reputation helped the with ease, Franklin was acclaim- newcomers who wanted to show Brooklyn, N. -The Rambam Philadelphia, Pa.-Lincoln 108 ed as a coming champion. Then, that they had beaten important to your next Aleph Club recently defeated the defeated Northeast in a recent suddenly, he lost in fight to a name fighters. Walter, however, Ehrlich Aleph Club for the bas- match. One of the amusing fea- tough boy. Cal Cagni. The Ital- was a shell of what he had been ketball championship of Brook- tures of the game was that a ian had hit Franklin with a ter- I lost sight of him. I have no lyn. The score was 22-18. The Northeast Aleph made a basket rible blow in the first minute of idea where the ended up. He might be a tramp today, or a business FOR YOUR Rambam Alephs are all set now on the Lincoln side of the court. the bout. From that moment on to meet the winners of the other That's generosity and fraternity. Walter fought on instinct alone. man, or a soldier. I do know that he is a ring tragedy. What hap- BEST GIRL He nearly won out in a battle which will long be remembered pened to him and why cannot be by the crowd which saw the answered. He wasn't rushed in Mother-of-Pearl Star. Gold slaughter. Cagni won the decis- against men of superior experi- AZA Crest, with 18K Yellow ion, Franklin shared the cheers ence, he had been well managed. Gold-Filled Chain with him. He had all the equipment, all the For three months Walter did ambition to be a winner. not fight again. He rested, loafed, I did not again think of Wal- laughed everything but fought. ter Franklin until I heard of Lem When he returned. he won his Franklin. The name stirred mem- first bout in short order. But then ories. That the new Franklin had he lost. Again he lost. His once beaten a potential Jewish cham- iron frame crumped under attacks pion added another bit of spice which he used to laugh at. He to an already bitter tale. Will was easy to hit. Still able to take this Franklin fall by the wayside punishment. Franklin lost the art and go the way of Walter, or will of hitting back. The dynamite in he rise to the top? No one knows. his fists exploded no longer. Rap- But the fascination and the irony idly, tragically, inexplicably Wal- and the adventure which are ter Franklin had slipped. The called boxing make these stories young man was a loser. He fought live, and drive men to the sport hard and well, but he did not win. which has through the years Then in an exciting right he earned the cheers of maddened 20562-B fell down once. In the next round crowds calling to winners and re- he was knocked out. I saw him jecting the defeated warriors. go to his dressing room. His head was the size of an overgrown BRING A FRIEND. pumpkin, his ears were blown up like small balloons. His eyes cut. his lips swollen, the man who had been a champion in the making PRICE $2.00 AFTER 15 YEARS I. G. Goldbarg (left), chair- man of the District Six A. looked very much as though he (Plus 10% Federal Tax) Z. A. Committee, is shown receiving from Saul Marell a "Fifteen- had met up with a threshing ma- Order Direct From: Year Advisor Service Certificate "authorized and presented by the thine. Supreme Advisory Council. Saul Marell is Aleph Godol of St. Paul I knew then that he was L. G. Balfour Co. Chapter 10 and the new regional Godol. Goldbarg founded the St. through. Subsequent events did Paul Chapter in 1924 and saw it honored as the best in the order not surprise me. In small type on ATTLEBORO, MASS. the inside sport pages were no- TO THE NEXT MEETING! a few years later. Mr. Goldbarg is a member of the A. Z. A. Le- gion of Honor. January 30, 1942 THE SHOFAR Page 7 DISTRICT 4 COHN Continued from Page 1 JOB COUNSEL Continued from Page 1 JR.A.Z.A. Continued from Page 1 event, the Alephs went downstairs to take part in the Sabbath Serv- the various tournaments, discus- sions were held on the program AVAILABLE TO ices impressively conducted by program is operated on the fol- Myron Karlin, Advisor of 53, and of the order. At chapter meetings, lowing basis: When the Junior which was featured by the joint the mechanics of Chapter organi- choir of the Jr. B. B. Girls and zation were discussed thoroughly. PHILLY ALEPHS joins the group, he is given a sweater. Two weeks later, he is Alephs of Santa Monica. First visiting Richmond for the given a test on the program of The District finals in oratory Northern Region, Bernie left the A. Z. A. If he passes this first were held with District Director convention to attend the District A Z. A. members in Philadel- test, he is given the letter "A" Leo Levine presiding. While the Five B'nai B'rith general com- phia will now be aided in their for his sweater. Two weeks later, judges were conferring on their mittee meeting in Savannah vocational planning by Milton he is given a second test. If suc- decision, a Southern Region First There a report was presented on Brown, who took office on Jan- cessful, the Junior receives the Degree ceremony, given to a class A. Z. A. work in the District. uary 10 as B'nai B'rith Voca- letter "L." Thus, by the end of to be known as the Edward A. From Savannah, Bernie went to tional Counselor for Philadelphia ten weeks, the Junior will have Zeisler Honor Class, was present- Atlanta to attend the Southern and District No. 3. received the letters "ALEPH" for Regional convention. Mr. Brown, who holds a Mas- his sweater. ed by the Highland Park 300 First Degree Team and featured The next stop was Jacksonville, ter's Degree in Guidance and Per- Other Junior Groups are re- the work of Leon Simmons. Sam Fla., where the Florida Regional sonnel from Columbia University, quested to correspond with the Glassberg, Southern Region Field was being held. A Fathers and has served as employment inter- Halevi Juniors, who can be reach- Secretary, presided over this Sons meeting in Orlando, a meet- viewer with the National Refugee ed by writing Al Bolotin, 5450 event. ing in Tampa, another in St. Pet- Service and as vocational coun- West Monroe Street, Chicago, Ill. ersberg. Miami and Miami Beach, selor for the Washington Heights Buckspan Places Second J. LIEBERMAN Palm Beach completed the Flori- "Y" of New York. He will con- After due deliberation the Straus 141 defeated a scrappy da visitation. duct a program of group voca- LETTERS' judges announced that Joe Has- son, Portland 65 was the winner Golden Gate 195 team for District From this state, Bernie went tional guidance for Jewish groups honors. back to Savannah to address the in Philadelphia and nearby cities. of the oratory contest, with Er- two chapters there. Augusta was Mr. Brown can be reached in win Buckspan, Loz Feliz A. C. Lieberman Speaker the next stop, with Charleston care of the B'nai B'rith office. LATEST B. awarded second place: Ephraim At the concluding Banquet, on the way. Sol Briebart, former 709 N. Franklin St., Philadelphia, Konigsberg, Highland Park 300, Brother J. J. Leiberman, First field secretary, and Elliott Sar- Pa. placing third, and Al Miller, Van- Vice-President of the Supreme otta, Regional Deputy, acted as B'nai B'rith also maintains counselors in New York for Dis- PUBLICATION couver 119, winning fourth place. Advisory Council, addressed the hosts to Bernie on this trip. The first event on the next day assembled Alephs on the role of was the reconvening of work Columbia, S. C., and Asheville, trict No. 1 and in Chicago for z. A. in the present crisis. Fol- District No. 6. groups and the getting up of the C., were the next two chapters lowing the address, Field Direct- Mazkirs Get Copy various findings of those groups visited, with Sid Shockett, North or Levine presented the Awards into reports. The same afternoon, Carolina Deputy, acting as host to the individuals and Chapters in the latter place. From there, Easton YMHA Helps Washington, D. JOB LET- a great luncheon was given by in District Four who had achieved the Jr. Girls group of Santa Mon- Greeneville, N C., and Atlanta, specific honors. Ga., were visited. In Atlanta, the AZA Put Over Bill of TERS" is the title of a new pub- lication released this week by the ica. Following the luncheon was A. Z. A, Council met with Bernie B'nai B'rith Vocational Service the second business session which Besides the awards given to the was featured by the reports of Alephs and chapters who had won to discuss plans of activity. Char- Rights Program Bureau. Prepared by Alexander at the District Four Convention. lotte, N. C., was the last stop of A. Liveright, executive director of the work groups. Concluding this many additional awards were the Field Director on this tour, at Chicago's Jewish Vocational Serv- day was the beautiful Grand Con- Easton, Pa.- large measure made. Tacoma 336 won the Dis- which time Sid Shockett joined ice. and reviewed by over 50 per- vention Ball. of the credit for the success of in presenting the Chapter to the sonnel men, educators and voca- trict Scouting Award; Santa Mon- Tannenbaum S'gan the Bill of Rights program spon- boys. tional guidance workers, the 32- ica 53 placed second The Edward sored in December by Easton The last day was packed full. page illustrated pamphlet offers Zeisler Award, based on the same Then, to top it off, on the train Chapter 260, goes to the local Y. concise information to Jewish In the morning, an Advisor's principles as the National Alfred from Charlotte to Washington, M.-Y. W. H. A., headed by Jack youth on when and how to write breakfast was held. This was fea- M. Cohen Award, was given to Bernie met Educational Director Sher. Not only did the "Y" pro- letters of application for jobs. tured by reports of various Ad- Santa Monica 53. The Ideal A. Z. Irv Levitas, who was returning vide the facilities, but direction "Job Letters," states Mr. Liver- visors and talk by Leo Levine, A. Boy Award was won by Abe from Lynchberg. Thus, a success- as well. ight, "are an important aspect of District Director. At the same Weinberg of Santa Monica 53. ful trip was completed, with the The local "Y" has always been the job-hunt. Although young time, the final business session The B'nai B'rith Cooperation field director more intimate with most co-operative in all A. A. people will find it less difficult to was also taking place. Elections Award went to Nathan Straus the problems facing the District undertakings, and the fine youth obtain employment during the were held and following were the 141, with Santa Monica 53 and Five Chapters and planning for work done in the local commu- period of the national emergency, results: District Aleph Godol- Golden Gate 195 taking second greater activity in the future. nity is attributed to the group they will still be faced with the Joe Baker Pasadena 48; Aleph and third places, respectively. The work interest of the executives problem of getting the particular S'gan, Lou Tannenbaum, Salt District Membership Award went Lake 84; Aleph Mazkir, Carl Sav- Prepares "Job Letters" Manual and staff members of the Y. M. jobs that suit their abilities and to Beverly Hills 400, which had H. A. interests. Those who apply the it, Glendale 307; Aleph Gisbor. a remarkable net increase of 96% suggestions offered in this pamph- Lewis Miller, Santa Monica 53: in its membership since May 1. let will be aided in their campaign Aleph Sopher, Ephraim Konigs- the day the contest started. Gold- to find the job. The manual berg, Highland Park 300; Aleph en Gate 195 and Nathan Straus Bisno, Weiss Speak should also be useful to the many Shotare Godol Alex Fahn, Sec- 141 were close behind 400 in this young Jewish people and others ramento 87: Aleph Shotare Ko- contest. The Best All-Round In Cleveland who will lose their present jobs tone, Jerry Lash, Los Angeles 43; Chapter Award went to Nathan on account of material shortages and Aleph Kohn Godol, Mort Sar- Straus 141, with Santa Monica 53 Cleveland, Ohio-Julius Bis- and war priorities and will have ver, Pacific 364. securing second place. Golden no, Executive Director of A. Z. to look for new jobs. Finally, job- That afternoon. the debate fi- Gate 195 and Pasadena 48 won nals were held between Fresno honorable mention in the Best A., and Congressman Sammy hunting will, in the post-war era, constitute real challenge to mil- Chapter Contest. Weiss, staunch Ben B'rith sup- 273, representing the Central Re- lions of Americans. porter of A. activities, ad- gion, and Seattle 73, representing The pamphlet, which is No. 10 the Northern Region. For the sec- The Santa Monica Alephs, un- dressed the A. Z. A. leaders of in the B'nai B'rith Vocational ond year in succession, Martin der the excellent leadership of Cleveland last week on the de- Series, may be obtained for the Advisor Herman Stein, then fense work of the Order. Di- Berger and Milton Lewis of Seat- nominal charge of a dime from thanked the Alephs for their ex- rector Bisno told the audience tle 73 emerged as champion de- the B'nai B'rith Vocational Serv- hibition of fraternal spirit, and that officials in Washington baters of District Four. Bob Mey- ice Bureau, 1003 K Street, N. W., toastmaster Irving Fink of the considered the A. Z. A. pro- ers and Lou Michener composed Washington, D. C. host chapter concluded the Con- gram the best youth defense the Fresno team. The basketball A sample copy will be sent in vention. program developed. Director finals were then held, and Nathan care of the Aleph Mazkir of every Bisno and Congressman Weiss chapter and Aleph Club. were in Cleveland to attend the BRING A FRIEND ATTENTION ALEPH GISBORS! National Conference for Pales- SEND A CHECK FOR YOUR Alexander A. Liveright, direc. tine. Touro 448 Holds the very next CHAPTER'S DUES TO tor of the Chicago Jewish Vo. Installation Banquet MEETING NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS cational Service, is the author of a 36-page manual on "Job Philly Book Review St. Louis, Mo. Judah Touro Letters", published this week 448 held an installation of offi- by the B'nai B'rith Vocational Contest Ends Feb. 15 cers banquet on January 18. Ad- Jewish Oddities Service Bureau as a guide to visor Hendin presented the chap- Jewish young people in the Philadelphia, Pa.-The annual ter with its newly acquired Dis- Philadelphia English Book Re- trict Two Jerry Safur-Nicholas M. preparation of letters of appli- view contest, which is being held Brazy membership trophy and cation when seeking employ- in conjunction with the District with its permanent charter. Three contest, will close on Feb- Members of the chapter's bas- ment. ruary 15, it was announced by ketball team, which enjoyed an Lowell Adelson, Philadelphia City undefeated season, were present- "You're a Sap, Mr. Director and District Three Direc- ed with insignias. A new pep song tor. written by Alephs Sid Birenbaum, Jap" Party Being Irv Edelman, and Gabriel Zim- It was explained that awards merman was introduced. Held in Frisco will be given to the best essays Plans are now being made for in the city. All Philadelphia es- a Tin Can Hop and the organiza- San Francisco, Calif. Golden says will be automatically entered tion of the Louis D. Brandeis in the District contest which Gate 195 initiated what promises pledge class. closes on April 1. to be a nation-wide party theme, a "You're a Sap, Mr. Jap" Party. The Third District judges of the contest are Rabbi Benjamin ATTENTION. ALEPH GISBORS! Sand-buckets, fire extinguishers, M. Kahn, Director of Penn State SEND A CHECK FOR YOUR war-time lanterns and black-out B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation; CHAPTER'S DUES TO equipment were on hand for this party. If ridiculing the Japs is Rabbi Joseph Klein of Congrega- NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS HUNDRED YEARS AUTHOR OF THE effective. the sons of Nippon bet- tion Keneseth Israel, Philadel- BEFORE COLUMBUS ZOHAR,EXPRESSED ter watch out. phia; and Mr. William Margulies, DISCOVEREDAMERICA HIS BELIEF THAT MOSES DE LEON, Golden Gate's membership plan Newark B'nai B'rith leader. One of the WORLD WAS ROUND_ of "Pay your dues far in advance Scores of Moses (Ben-Shem-Tov) De Leon was born at Leon, Spain, about and be absolutely free from wor- are out of town attending school, Attractively the year 1250 and lived until 1305. He was an extraordinarily ry" Drive is going ahead full the remaining Alephs are engaged Designed learned man, and interested himself in that mystical field of learning speed, with several members paid in a full program of activities. A.Z.A. Keys which is usually labeled "cabalistic." up for the entire year of 1942. He is best known for a midrash to the Pentateuch, the author- Even the Junior A. Z. A.'s are The Chapter is cooperating and Charms with its local Civilian Defense ship of which he ascribed to Simeon ben Yohai. This scholarly and getting into the spirit of things, $1.75 Corps, collecting aluminum and mystical work was, in fact, of his own invention and his own writ- with a full program and over- waste paper. Several members and Up ing. It is more commonly known as the "Zohar." flowing treasury to their credit. (Plux 10% have signified their intention to Federal Tax) The affinity between excursions into the field of metaphysics join the Home Guard. Each Aleph and curiosity concerning the physical world in which men live, is no Write for where more vividly exemplified than in the work of Moses de Leon. Clarksdale Alephs in has a Defense Stamp Book, and Your Copy Interested mainly in the soul of man, and its existence after death, Active Defense Work many have already secured De- of the fense Bonds. his tscientific, and pseudo-scientific investigations led him to the con- 19000-B "Balfour clusion that the world was round. He expressed the opinion, and The meetings of the Chapter Blue Book Clarkedale, Miss. The Max produced the theoretical proof, that a new and large continent must are held in private homes, with exist Kaufman Aleph Club of this city, the hest responsible for the pro- on the "other side" of the Atlantic ocean, the only Chapter in the entire gram at the meetings. Six of the L. G. Balfour Co. Moses de Leon is also credied with propounding the principle state, is carrying on in the tradi- that the revolution of the earth about its axis causes changes of day nine active Alephs attended the and night. tion of the Order. Although of Attleboro, Mass. Nashville Regional Convention its roll of eighteen members, nine last winter. Page 8 THE SHOFAR January 30, 1942 Is Your Chapter Holding A YOUTH & DEMOCRACY RALLY? EDDIE CANTOR Atlantic City Rally RALLY New Haven Aleph MILWAUKEE WINS to Hear Famed Continued from Page 1 Has Leg Amputated TO SPEAK AT Author FORENSIC TITLES ment, Red Cross, etc. For this New Haven, Conn. Aleph Atlantic City, N. J. sort of a demonstration, the city Miss Harry Levin, Joseph Ullman PASSAIC RALLY auditorium may be available. 110, was severely injured in an AT ST. PAUL Dorsha Hayes, author of the "American Primer,' will be Third, at the rally, booths are automobile accident resulting the principal speaker at the suggested where those present from the first snow storm of Youth and Democracy rally to can get information on a) de- the season. It was necessary to St. Paul, Minn. Milwaukee Passaic, N. -Eddie Cantor, be held here on February 18. fense stamps and bonds; b) Red amputate Aleph Levin's right Chapters took h2lf of the laurels at the Northern Regional tourna- famous star of screen, stage and it was announced by Fred Cross blood plasma donations; c) leg. Crane, Convention City 236. According to latest reports ment held here last month with radio, has accepted an invitation army and navy enlistments; d) of the Passaic A. C. to speak at The rally is being sponsored by defense jobs; e) enrollment in lo- received in Washington, Ley- 185 Alephs registered as partici- its Youth and Democracy rally the Atlantic City Council of the cal Civilian Defense work. in's spirits remain high. He is pants. next month. Saul Lox and Irving United Youth of America and well known in the Connecticut Merton Koplin, junior member Baum have already contacted rep- These ideas have already been Valley Region. Alephs wishing of the Supreme Advisory Council, the Convention City Chapter. resentatives of twenty interfaith adopted in several cities. If the The program will be held in to send messages of cheer to won the oratory contest for Mil- representatives and have secured local committee adopts them. conjunction with Brotherhood Aleph Levin may write him in waukee 39. Harvey Katz and Dan their cooperation This will be there should be no trouble in get- Week. An added feature of the care of Julius Brenner, 74 Oak Rothman, Gilead 239, Milwaukee, the first meeting of this type to ting the support of the news- were declared the champion de- program will include the St. New Haven, Conn. papers and every youth organiza- baters after they had defeated be held in Passaic and the vicin- screening of the latest March ity. tion in the city. the team of Jacob Schiff 18, Far- of Time, 'Main Street, U. S. A.' Additional copies of the plan go, N. D. Basketball honors went Congressman Gordon Canfield, honorary advisory of the Passaic booklet for rallies are available at went Nature one better and held to the St. Paul Chapter 210. The A. C., will also appear on the A. Z. A. Headquarters. a Snow-Party in Los Angeles. Ru- Jacob Schiff Chapter won the program. Mats and copies of pictures that mor has it tha the Chamber of chapter stunt night. The Passaic Aleph are also OMAHA ALEPHS appear in local papers should be Commerce is investigating this BARKIN SPEAKS working on the reorganization of sent to A. Z. A. Headquarters for great insult to the Angelinos. A special feature of the con- the B'nai B'rith lodge which was FORM AZA COUNCIL reprint in THE SHOFAR. clave was the "Big Brother" at one time very active in Passaic, Long Beach, Cal.-Long Beach luncheon where each Aleph had Jack Weiner is working on this 250 has set plans to hold three a "Big Brother" Ben Brith at his project with Mr. Max Epstein, social affairs monthly with the side. Former Assistant Executive founder and first president of the Omaha, Nebraska. After sev- HOW TO PLAN A cooperation of the Junior Girls' Director Ben Barkin spoke on former Passaic B'nai B'rith lodge. eral years of discussion, an Oma- Auxiliary. The parties are to be B'nai B'rith cooperation. District Three Director Lowell ha A. Z. A. Council has been novel, including one in which ad- The following regional officers delson and Joseph Herbach, exe- formed here. with the chapters mission is only possible through were elected: Aleph Godol, Saul cutive secretary of District Grand from Council Bluffs, Iowa, and the presentation of a picture of Marell, St. Paul; Aleph S'gan, Ir- Lodge No. 3 are also assisting. Lincoln. Nebraska, as constituent the entrent taken at the age of win Goldfine, Duluth: Aleph Maz- members. five. Albums are now being ran- kir, Aaron Shore, Fargo; Aleph The newly-formed Council will sacked for this otherwise to-be- Gisbor, Leonard Blackman. Su- TULSA PLANNING sponsor all major cultural, relig- forgotten relic. perior; Aleph Shotare Kotone, ious, communal service and social Harvey Breit. Duluth: Aleph Ko- DEMOCRACY RALLY projects Athletic activity will not Cleveland, More than 500 hen Godol, Arnold come under the Council's super- people saw the A. H. Friedland Waukegan; and Aleph Sopher, vision except for those games be- Aleph Club's musical revue, Sydney Wolf, Sheboygan. Tulsa, Okla.-Leon Alexander. tween Chapters. "Belles Appealing." The show. a chairman of the Youth and Dem- The first Council project will satire on college life. was written ocracy Rally committee of Tulsa expected, although quite a few be the A Z. A. Sabbath in Oma- by Aleph Norman Finson of chapter announced that this year's Alephs are going to fall for the ha on February 6. The Council Friedland. project will be the largest A. Z. A. is also planning a large Youth Sponsored nationally By girls, activity ever undertaken by his and Democracy Rally, to be fol- B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION Los Angeles 43 is joining its chapter. lowed by a Spring Frolic in the Arrangemnts have already been UNITED YOUTH FOR DEFENSE Girls Auxiliary in a Dutch Treat Chicago, Ill Abraham Sachar next month. 305 celebrated its fourth anni- Skating Party. No mishaps are completed to secure the coopera- versary with a social here re- tion of the Tulsa Tribune and cently. Tulsa World. local newspapers, as _well as radio stations KTUL and KVOO. Chapters in the Chicago, Ill -Many pledges at- tended the Membership Smoker sponsored-by- FOR YOUR Social Whirl ly this month. Ten pledges were added to the rolls. PAST ALEPH GODOI J. Philadelphia, Pa.-Lincoln 108 $5.00 (Plus 10% Federal Tax) Philadelphia, Pa Quaker City ceremonies. fessional make-up artist and di- is holding its second annual Tal- is giving its first dance on March ent Night Show and Dance on the ORDER FROM rector helped the boys do their 21. All Philadelphia Chapters are Boston, Mass Haym Solomon bit on the boards. 31. All the Philadelphia Chap- L. G. Balfour Co. invited. The Chapter recently 255 presented its second annual ters have been invited to present presented a program before their play recently The Junior Chap- Los Angeles, Ccl. Nathan skits at this affair. Dancing will see KGY Attleboro, Mass. sponsoring lodge, with Aleph follow the show. ter cooperated in this presenta- Straus 141 tries to get what can't Bobby Goldblum as master of tion of "Growing Pains." A pro- be acquired normally. So they Corpus Christi, Plans are under way for the annual carni- val conducted by the David Hirsch OFFICIAL Aleph Club. A. Z. A. Montreal, Que., Canada Out- Mother's Pin going Alumni of Adelphi 419 were honored with a social affair 10-K Gold, 6 Crown held early this month. In their honor, eight pledges were given Set Pearls, Red the first degree ritual. Enamel Heart Buffalo, New York. Monte- fiore 178 is being represented over a local radio program be- tween the cities of Buffalo and Rochester by Alephs Mervin Schwartz and y Lewis. The MOTHER'S DIN Alephs have also used the air- waves for a radio-play. The Price $9.00 pledges of the chapter are play- (Plns 10% Federal Tax) ing hosts to the members by spon- Order Direct from soring a party L. G. Balfour Co. Paterson, N. J.-The Abraham Attleboro, Mass. Fabian A. C. is planning another Matzoh Hop in cooperation with Paterson 133. The proceeds of the dance will go towards the purchase of Passover food to the What's in a Name? needy families of Paterson. The Editors of the SHOFAR are going to petition the gov- Congressman Flies ernment to cease duplicating To Judge Debate names of cities in the United States. Recently, in presenting Philadelphia, Pa. Fulfill- a news item for Charleston, ing a special request made by W. Va.. the Editors inadvert- Dr. Charles Simmons, Chair- ently put down Charleston, S. man of the Philadelphia De- C. Upon looking over the map bate Tournament, Congressman of the United States, the Edi- Leon Sacks made a flying trip tors are awaiting the day they Mayor Signs "Youth and Democracy" " Proclamation from Washington to Philadel- can get news from Athens, Texas: Rome, Ga.: Paris, Ky., Oklahoma City, Okla. Pictured above is the phia to judge the debate be- the mayor's shoulder as he signs the proclama- mayor of Oklahoma City, signing a proclamation tion. Similar proclamations were signed by tween the Jerry Safur Aleph and Berlin, N. H. Then they Club and South Philadelphia will mention the European designating official "Youth and Democracy Day' mayors in other cities. A number of chapters 359. Leonard Simmons and countries, and will that be a in connection with the rally held in this commu- throughout the country are already making spe- E ni Milou, representing whopper!! nity last February. Representatives of the local cial plans to have their local mayors designate a Chapter 359, won this contest. youth organizations which joined with A. Z. A. "Youth and Democracy Day.' in co-sponsoring the rally "impolitely" look over REMEMBER - THIS MONTH - YOUTH & DEMOCRACY RALLIES! *