In This Issue: "OUR AZA" and "Israel Summer Institute Supplement" (see Center Section) the Official Publication of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization AZA-BBG-BBYA 33rd YEAR 6 JANUARY, 1956 Office of Publications, Baltimore, Md. Send address changes to The Shofar, 1129 Vermont Ave., N.W., Washington 5. D. BBYA Parley In Candid YA Picks Schwimmer; Parley Votes Monsky Fund Continuation Chicago A 25-year-old Californian and veteran of BBYO was elected international B'nai B'rith Young Adult president here at the organization's 8th international convention last month. He is Larry Schwimmer of Los Angeles, a past president of Joe Lewin B'nai B'rith Young Men. Schwimmer has been active AN INFORMAL GAB SESSION was struck up by BBYO's three in BBYO affairs for 11 years presidents when they met in Chicago at last month's 8th international Delegates Urge BBYA convention. The talk was mainly about BBYO. From left to -since the time he first joined right, Mort Freedman, retiring BBYA international president; AZA at the age of 14. Priorities For Sharon Blanck, international BBG president; and Leon Ginsberg, The new president, who succeeds international AZA GAG. Sharon and Leon later made formal addresses another Californian, Mort Freed- 3 Pillar Fund to the convention. man, also of Los Angeles, will head a new 1956-57 executive slate Chicago of: Lillian Stafman, Cleveland, fe- Local BBYA chapters who male vice-president; Robert Morris, have ambitious local community Chicago, male vice-president: Mar- service programs can look to tin Levy, Chicago, treasurer; Mar- the recent 8th international cia Goldberg. Santa Monica. Calif. BBYA convention here for guid- secretary; and Myrna Smith, Los ance. Angeles, assistant secretary, the Convention delegates passed same post she held in the previous a recoinmendation that BBYA administration. Retiring president chapters should first meet all Freedman will serve as counselor. their quotas to the order's Three All new officers are experienced Pillar Fund before making any leaders in BBYA. Vice-president contributions to local charities. Stafman, a 23-year-old home eco- Delegates also agreed to take Larry Schwimmer nomics teacher in the Cleveland steps to achieve a more effec- public schools, is president of the tive means of communications BBYA's new international presi- Cleveland co-ed BBYA chapter. She from international to chapter dent addresses delegates at the has also served as vice-president of levels in order to do a more com- Chicago convention following the Cleveland Young Adult Coun- prehensive interpretive job of his installation at the closing cil, sponsored by the Jewish Com- the Three Pillar Program. banquet. munity Centers of Cleveland. international BBYA Public Rela- Records Show Veteran Leaders tions chairman. Vice-president Morris, 23-year- Canadian Is old graduate of the Illinois Insti- Major Decisions tute of Technology, is a past presi- Among the major decisions taken dent of Lawn Manor BBYM chap- by delegates here were: 30,000th BBYO'er ter. He has also served as Chicago (see BBYA, page 6) BBYA Council Fund-Raising chair- To Be Registered man. AZA-BBG Execs "YOU ARE HEREBY INSTALLED" is what Mrs. Frances Solovich The new BBYA Treasurer is a of Detroit is saying to BBYA's new international president Larry member of Robert Cohen BBYM, Meet Feb. 10-12 A husky, blond Canadian, has the Schwimmer as she hands him the president's gavel at the convention's Chicago and an alumnus of AZA, distinction of being the 30,000th closing banquet. Mrs. Solovich, who is the Women's District Grand AZA and BBG international ex- having served as a one-time godol member of BBYO to register in Lodge Six representative to the Youth Commission, and chairman of ecutive committee members will of the Chicago AZA Region. 1954-55, records in the BBYO mem- the Commission's BBYA Advisory Committee, installed all BBYA's Secretary-elect Goldberg is hold their annual meeting in Wash- bership office show. a incoming officer. Seated, at right, is Label A. Katz of New Orleans, former president of Santa Monica ington, Feb. 10 through 12. He is Phil Bagelman, only son chairman of the Youth Commission, who delivered a major address BBYW, a post she has held twice. Among items on the agendas of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bagelman to the delegates. During 1954-55 she served as will be sessions on planning for of Toronto, Ontario. Phil, one of this summer's international con- the original members of Jubilee FEB. 19-25 ventions and leadership training AZA, is his chapter's Aleph Godol. institutes. He is also the Aleph Sopher of the The execs will also participate Southern Ontario Region. BBG Chairman Lists Ideas For in a special Friday evening service A 16-year-old first year high at B'nai Israel Synagogue. BBG school student at Toronto's Bat- president Sharon Blanck and GAG hurst Heights Collegiate, Phil can Brotherhood Week Celebrations Leon Ginsberg will deliver the ser- mons at the service which is to be reasonably be described as a "typi- followed by an oneg shabbat which cal teen-ager." He is an avid sports By Ann Goldstein will be hosted by members of the fan, interested in baseball, foot- of promoting justice, amity, under- Washington, D.C. BBYO Council. ball, and of course, as a Canadian, (BBG International Cultural Chairman) All meetings will be held at the hockey. As the last line of "This is our Order". Brotherhood for standing, and cooperation among Burlington Hotel. Although the Toronto football Protestants, Catholics, and Jews in all has a very familiar sound. But is it only heard, and not "Argonauts" let him down by not the United States. They have set winning the Eastern Canadian practiced? The week of February 19-25 has been designated aside the week of George Washing- Where To Find It championship, and the Toronto as Brotherhood Week. It is a time of reminder and dedication. ton's birthday for the event each Hockey Maple Leafs aren't doing year. It reminds us of the basic religious faith from which democ- Aleph Godol's Message Page 3 so well either, Phil at least found One of the most effective ways BBG President's some satisfaction when his Dodgers racy has grown - that all men are of working toward an acceptance Message Page 5 won the World Series. children of one Father and brothers A little history of this occasion of the Brotherhood concept is through increasing knowledge and Chapter Chatter Page 8 Phil also collects classical rec- in the human family. It dedicates may help us to realize its signifi- cance. Brotherhood Week dates Page 1 ords. But lest you think he's understanding of our own members. On The World Stage us to the principles of humanity long-hair, he also enjoys going to and justice through which freedom back to the year 1928, when the Na- Program Ideas Names In The News Page as many AZA dances as are held in tional Conference of Christians and Here are some ideas you might Sport Scope Page 2 a year. He doesn't go steady, pre- and equality flourish in human Jews was established. This organi- utilize when plannin ga Brother- What Do You Think? Page 2 ferring to give them "all" society. zation was founded for the purpose (see BBG CHAIRMAN, page 5) chance. Page 2 THE SHOFAR January, 1956 BBYO SPEAKS Ready, Set, What Do You Think? Go, To Camp This Summer QUESTION: "What do you think is right with today's teen-agers? It may be deep winter where ever you are, but it is Next Month's not too soon to begin thinking Robert Reiss, Brooklyn, N.Y.- Question about summer camp. B'nai B'rith Camp Director Herb Aleph S'gan. Franklin Delano Although there has been no Roosevelt AZA. Kummel announces that registra- widespread discussion of the is- tion for the 1956 Summer Youth "The very fact that the world is sue, a question which is begin- Encampment is now open. ning to challenge the North faced with utter extinction if a American Jewish community is Registration will be limited to peaceful atmos- the raising of the traditional 240 persons on a first-come, first- phere is not confirmation age from 13 to 16. evolved places serve basis. Age limits are from A recent editorial in the "Jew- greater respon- 7 to 17, with separate programs CAMP sibility on this ish Record" of Atlantic City, of activities planned for the vari- generation who N. J., carried a strong plea from ous age groups. are the future the newly-elected president of The season will begin Wednes- BNAI B'RITH leaders." Through the Atlantic County Board of day, July 4, and run through, Wed- Rabbis, Rabbi Martin M. Peitz, groups such as nesday, August 22. In order to as- SPONSORED BY BNAI B'RITH BBYO we have to raise the confirmation age in sure the successful accomplishment all congregations to 16. To the shown our con- of the Camp program, no camper HENRY MONSKY FOUNDATION cern for making surprise of many, Rabbi Peitz will be accepted for less than the UCI Reiss a better world. pointed out that in Atlantic City full seven-week session. The full ENTRANCE It is unfortunate that a bad light the confirmation age has already seasonal fee, including tuition. been raised to 15. is shed on youth as a whole by board, lodging, linen, blankets and Those who advocate the the small percentage who stray personal laundry has ben set at from good behavior." change argue that it is neces- $435 per camper. sary in order to instill more Included on the 1956 camp pro- knowledge of Judaism and its gram at 300-acre Camp B'nai REGISTRATION FOR CAMP B'NAI B'RITH has been opened, ac- heritage in young North Ameri- B'rith, will be an attempt to create cording to an announcement from Camp Director Herb Kummel. This cans. They argue that the longer an atmosphere in which the Jewish summer's camp season will run for seven weeks, from early June Frances Levine. Chattanooga, a young persons prepares for his youth can respond and react posi- through the end of August. Registrants have been urged to file their Tenn. - Member, Franklin Delano confirmation the more knowl- tively to his Jewish heritage. applications early because attendance will be limited to 240 on a Roosevelt BBG. edge he will receive. first-come, first-serve basis. The camp's 15-acre lake (pictured above) Shofar wants to know what Improvement Made will afford a full program of boating and swimming. "In most communities today you think about this issue. In Improvements made during the there are youth groups of all kinds. 75 words, or less, tell us "What off-season promise a wide range Application blanks and further Camp B'nai B'rith, Room 1240, 55 These organiza- Do You Think Of Raising the of social, cultural and athletic information may be obtained by West 42nd St., New York 36, New tions usually Confirmation Age to 16?" activities, including swimming in writing to: Herb Kummel, Director, York. have good par- Letters should be sent to: the camp's 15-acre lake. ticipation which What Do You Think, c/o Shofar, Last summer, 240 youngsters proves that 1129 Vermont Ave., N. W., from 14 states participated in the teen-agers want Washington 5, D. C. All entries Youth Camp, Mr. Kummel report- Official Free-Throw Entry Blank something to do. must be accompanied by a brief ed. Because many of them are ex- Chapter No During school City State biographical description and pected to return for 1956, early vacations, and snapshot of the writer. Dead- heavy registration is anticipated Winners in Chapter Free-Throw Tourney even during the line for the February SHOFAR school year, and it is suggested that applica- is January 31. Name tions be made as soon as possible No. of shots made many teen-agers Frances to avoid disappointment. 1. work. We are ambitious, willing and want some- 2. thing constructive to do. As long as this is possible, there will be Sport t-Scope 3. less idleness which is a major cause of juvenile delinquency." 4. 5. #1111 Witnessed by: Total Larry Hyman, Detroit, Mich.- Aleph Mazkir, Rex AZA. Signed Aleph Godol Address "Today's teenagers have more A Word From Athletic Chairman privileges than their parents had. We have better schools with a vari- "Winter is here and basketball is king," says AZA Inter- Signed Advisor Address ety of subjects national Athletic Chairman Steve Blank, by way of informing instead of the us that the District Free Throw Contest is on. (See entry old fashioned blank, this page.) "reading, writ- ing and arith- Chairman Blank reports that chapters planning to Ex-AZA, BBYM Alumnus Is metic." We also enter the contest had better do SO quickly. "The contest will have many other ways to keep close March 31," he says, adding that this year's contest will busy and stay run a full month longer than usual, to permit every chapter NowDenver Municipal Judge out of trouble. to enter. Denver, Colo. pictured in the AZA booklet, "It's In BBYO we It's now Judge Sherman Fine- learn the re- Getting in is simple. Here's all you do, according to Blank: Great To Be in AZA." silver. Hyman sponsibilities of Another BBYO alumnus has risen good citizenship. We also join and become active in after school clubs, "Simply set aside an evening, perhaps at one of your team's regu- to local prominence here. AZA and THE lar practices and arrange a free-throw tournament among the Alephs synagogue groups and Jewish cen- of your chapter, record the five best scorers and their totals on the BBYM alumnus Sherman Finesil- ters which help mold us as good entry blank, and send it to your District Athletic Chairman by March 31." ver, who served as aleph godol of future citizens.' Says the athletic chairman: "Remember, here is a terrific way to AZA during his AZA days and then FAR see how your chapter stacks up against the other chapters in your went on to become a charter mem- District, and, at the same time, to gain valuable practice shooting fouls. ber and president of Denver BBYM. has just been appointed a municipal VOLUME XXXIII, NO. 1 Make sure your chapter enters!" Competition will be on a team basis. Here are the rules which judge by Denver Mayor William JANUARY, 1956 Barry Ostrow. Poughkeepsie, Nicholson. N.Y. - Aleph S'gan, AZA Up- will apply: EDUCATIONAL state New York Region; Gizbor, 1. The chapter is to hold a contest among its members. Only 28 years old, Judge Fine- RESS silver has already established a SSOCIATION Jack Scope AZA 2. Entrants are to take 30 consecutive free-throw or foul shots with OF the total number made recorded. brilliant record as an attorney. For AMERICA "By using our own BBYO as an 3. The top five scorers are to be recorded on the form and sent to the past three years he served as example of the assistant city attorney. He began The Shofar is published monthly except your district athletic chairman. many youth his civil service career in 1949 March and July at 129 West Barre 4. The chapter aleph godol and an advisor must be present at the Street Baltimore Maryland. for the groups of differ- contest and sign the form denoting that they have witnessed the when he went to work for the city B'naj B'rith Youth Organization of Denver as a court clerk. throughout the world by the B'na: ent faiths which contest and that the scores are correct. B'rith Youth Commission. Washing now exist, we 5. National High School rules are to be followed. Alumnus Finesilver is a gradu- ton. D. C. can see what is 6. All entries are to be in to the District Athletic Chairman by March 31. ate of Colorado University and the Max F. Baer right with to- Westminster Law School. Editor day's teen-agers. Winning chapter entries will be based on the largest number of goals Ha) Eidlin made out of the possible 150 shots.) Active in civic affairs, the Managing Editor A typical con- newly-appointed municipal judge Irving Canter, Daniel Thursz vention will District athletic chairmen, to whom entry blanks should be sent are: Contributing Editors is a leader in the Jewish Family and show us AZA"s Abe Kanterman District 1-Jacob Segal, 10 Mace PI., Lynn, Mass. Children's Service Board and a Circulation Manager and BBG's as- District 2-Jerry Shaikun, 2330 Brighton Dr., Louisville, Ky. member of the Hebrew Educational suming the Ostrow District 3-Bob Rosen (DAS) Nittany Hall, Box 506, Penn. State Office of Publication: 129 West Barre Alliance. He is, of course, a mem- Street Baltimore. Md. Editoria Office roles of responsible citizens. University, State College, Pa. ber of B'nai B'rith. 1129 Vermont Ave., N.W. Washington We are able to see the leadership District 4-Howard Bernstein, 2827 East 8th St., Tuscon, Ariz. 5. D.C. Entered as second-class matter Judge Finesilver achieved fame at the post office, Baltimore, Md., under of tomorrow in the teenagers of District 5-Dave Geffen, 1435 Highland Ave., N.E., Atlanta, Ga. during his AZA days when the Act of Aug. 24, 1912. Subscription today through the guidance of District 6-Jim Cohen, 2950 North 50th St., Milwaukee, Wisc. $1 per year Address all editorial matter he was one of the founders of his or matter for publication to the Balti. such groups as our order." District 7-Sam Magids, 3902 Roseneath, Houston, Texas. chapter's Youth Canteen, which is more office January, 1956 THE SHOFAR Page 3 SING OUT Alumni Of Message From The GAG AZA Chairmen Give Ideas Richmond AZA On Celebrating Jewish Music Hold Reunion Portrait Of An Richmond, Va Festival, Jan. 28-Feb. 26 More than 75 alumni of Monarch AZA Chapter AZA, dating all the way back to the first days of the chapter 15 At Work Music Helps years ago, were on hand here re- Plan Program cently for a big reunion dinner The former alephs came from all By Leon Ginsberg Express Inner On Jewish over Virginia Some, who have since moved to other states, also The meeting started a few minutes late, someone attended. Feelings Music Theme had lost his copy of the opening ritual. But before long, Reunion committee chairmen Fred Kline called David Marcus chapter No. 152 to order. members included alumni Bob By Howard Kaslow By Henry Ray Wengrow Schuman, Hyman Hyman, Sam Attendance was good on that Sunday afternoon. Almost AZA International Religious Chm. AZA International Cultural Chm. Trager, Norman Kramer, Lee Sisky all the members were present and both advisors, Ed and Allan Mullin. Through music, a wonderful White and Morris Barasch, were there. Mr. White and From jazz bands to sym- Aside from the dinner and dane- and very important part of all phony orchestras music is en- ing, a highlight of the event was Mr. Barasch make a habit of showing up for everything. of us, people of the world joyed by everyone. The beau- the rousing singing of AZA songs And Ellen Simon, the Sweetheart, came in a neat red which gave the ex-alephs an op- have long expressed their in- tiful music of our heritage dress with her Sweetheart pin prominently displayed. portunity to relive their AZA days nermost feelings of frivolity, means much to every Jew. Whether Most of the boys were wearing suits, they'd just finished joy, sadness, and thanksgiv- he is aware of it or not, a strange taking the annual chapter picture. But soon most of the ing. One of Judaism's richest feeling comes over the Jewish boy St. Paul Chapter coats were removed and the stiff collars loosened, it was treasures is its music yet, it when he hears the melodies of his Prepares Members another warm day in San Antonio. is too often forgotten. religion. It can be some song his In order to open the world of mother sang to him as a small By Pre-Conventions Financially, the chapter was in good shape, and the Jewish music to music lovers of all child, a synagogue melody, or a Alephs were proud of this fact. Every cent had been religions and groups, the National St. Paul, Minn. Jewish Music Council yearly spon- tune sung by the workers in Israel Dr. Wise AZA here conducts one earned at their annual Carnival. Elliot Polunsky reported sors the Jewish Music Festival. It still holds a special place in his of the most unique programs in that $50 had been donated to Bellefaire, the boys wanted Lasting for a month, the festival heart. Yes, Jewish music is part the order-a convention in mini- some of their money to go to work in aiding others. will begin this year on January 28 of the fabric of life for all Jews. ature. and continue until February 26, The Jewish Music Festival is a The chapter-sponsored conven- The big plans for the day concerned a proposed Purim. means of helping Jewish music and vention is usually timed so that it "monster" affair, that would include each of the five Jewish music should be a part of musicians attain a firm position of falls just before regional conven- your chapter's regular program. dignity and appreciation; and is folds of our program. The affair would revolve around tions. Whether formally or informally also celebrated to help create an The program, which began last a dance, a ping-pong tournament was to be held some- introduced, it will enliven your appreciation for the great Jewish year, was resumed again this year time in the evening, the cultural committee planned a meetings and enhance all activities. music and the music of Jewish with a weekend convention in mini- The Alephs will enjoy informal composers. All BBYO chapters skit-and although they wouldn't say just what it would ature last month. On the program singing at every meeting, and as should have a program on Jewish were Friday evening services, so- consist of they did tell us that Gary Jacobs, a little fel- the Jewish holidays approach, music. You will find it a valuable cial events, athletic activities and low. would portray District 7's gigantic Godol, chapter members can sing songs spirit builder and an enjoyable a series of workshops. appropriate for those occasions. program. Henry Zapruder. At some other time in the evening, a The event helps prepare chapter Throughout the year they will en- Program Ideas members for fuller participation short discussion with a local rabbi was planned. And each joy learning the new Israeli songs There are many ways in which in the regional convention. person who came would be assessed a small fee, the pro- and the old folk tunes. you can incorporate Jewish music ceeds to be split between the Henry Monsky Building Music In The Chapter in your chapter's program. Grateful Alumnus- fund and the Richard Klutznick Scholarship fund. Some Music might also be brought into 1. You can have a chapter sing. the chapter rituals. A chapter song The local choir director at the syna- Chicago Ex-Aleph people wondered how long this affair would last. But it and traditional Jewish melodies are gogue will be glad to come to one was designed as the culmination of the work of the out- "naturals". Why not begin a chap- of your chapter meetings and Calls AZA going administration. as sort of an example of its ability ter choir? It doesn't have to sing teach the members some new elaborate music. Simple songs, songs. "Way Of Life" and as a tribute to its success, well-rehearsed and interpreted with 2. Have an outdoor campfire and Harris Sterling had read SHOFAR carefully and spirit, will be enjoyed by partici- sing songs. If the weather is bad AZA alumnus Raymond Handler pants and audience. The choir can you can have it indoors. of Chicago's Chaim Weizmann AZA found a request for cancelled Israeli postage stamps. The perform not only at regular meet- 3. Have a record party. Have is one of the order's newest Life chapter decided to embark on a cancelled stamp drive. ings and social events, but also at members prepare reports on sev- Members and a very grateful one, AZA Sabbaths, Oneg Shabbats, eral records and composers and judging by his words. Talk and Decisions conventions, and community then listen to the records. Handler. who sent a check for functions. 4. Tie in musie with other pro- There was a little noise in the meeting, a lot of peo- $3.00 to the National Office last The central theme for many ac- grams. Have an intergroup pro- week for his Life Member card, ple were restless and others just felt like talking. Harry tivities can be Jewish music. Cer- gram with Jewish music as the accompanied it with a letter in Eastman didn't care for all the lengthy discussions on tainly everyone enjoys a campfire main entertainment. Or invite your which he described his membership sing followed by roasting marsh- parents to have fun in a musical some topics and reminded the chapter of the hours that in AZA as a "way of life." mallows and weiners. Have you program for everybody. it had spent discussing small issues such as whether to "I felt that I could not leave tried attending a local concert of Many more ideas are available by AZA without attempting to tell you have roast beef or turkey at the Anniversary Dance. Jewish music as a group? Hospital- writing the National Jewish Music what it has meant to me," he wrote. ized veterans and residents of old Council, 145 E. 32nd Street, New A lot was said about the spirit of the meeting. Ronnie York or bv sending to your district "AZA has been more to me than peoples home will have their spirits office or the national office for the just a club of school friends, it has Eastman. who was president of his Aleph-in-Training raised by a program of Judaic class, said that the chapter had to develop more fraternal melodies presented by a group of program guide series entitled: been a way of life, a way of exist- ence. I am leaving the order with spirit, that there wasn't enough of that kind of spirit. He Alephs. "Jewish Music For BBYO Above all, remember that music Chapters." never-to-be-forgotten memories. I probably knew that just talking about such needs was could g'o on and on relating what the first step in developing them. is for enjoyment - your enjoy- AZA has done for me and given me, ment! The spirit and heritage of ing horas of the desert pioneers in the Jewish people is reflected in its but I would simply say that most And a lot was said about making David Marcus the the Kibutzim of Israel, music, like of all AZA has given me the feel- top chapter in the order, some people thought it didn't music. From the mournful dirges prayer, unites the Jews of the of the Babylonian exiles to rolick- ing of being wanted and being have the people and some said it didn't have the spirit. world. needed." But Mike Beldon probably summed it up pretty well when Proceeds from the $3.00 sale of he said, "We're just an ordinary chapter, better in some Gold Life Member cards go into an ways than others, worse in other ways than others. AZA Richard Klutznick Scholar- We've got faults but we have the ability to do anything ship Fund which is used to furnish we really want to do." scholarships for the order's annual international leadership training This hasn't been an effort to describe the ideal AZA institute. chapter or even the typical AZA chapter. From what All members who left AZA be- I've seen, each chapter is a little different. each has its fore Sept. 1, 1955 are eligible for own small traditions or personality factors that make it Life Membership upon application different from all the rest. This chapter didn't follow all and payment of $3.00. of the national programs or all of the accepted activities. I don't think any chapter does. What I've described here AZA Press Club was a typical meeting of my chapter. The work I've done on the regional and district and Winners Out national level has been interesting, often stimulating. I Next Month can't really say that I liked anything better or learned any more than I did from this higher level work. I can't Announcement of the winners even Iholdalot of fond memories about the work of the 1954-55 AZA Press Club did when I was an officer in my chapter. All of it meant Contest will be made in the Feb- a lot to me, but the hardest election I ever won was for ruary SHOFAR. Aleph Godol of my chapter. But the main thing I try to All entries are now in and are keep in mind in my AZA activities is that the chapter HELP FOR ISRAEL THROUGH the purchase of Israel Bonds comes being judged. A full listing of newspapers and editors will be is the backbone of the organization. It is from the chap-, from Lynn AZA, Lynn, Mass. Shown purchasing bonds from Samuel Sella, local Israel Bond chairman (center), are Lynn alephs Howard included in the February SHO- ters that our ideas come and it is to the chapters that Frisch, chapter mazkir (left), and chapter godol Malcolm Brenner. FAR report. our work is directed. Page 4 THE SHOFAR January, 1956 THE WORLD STAGE BY EDWARD E. GRUSD (Managing Editor, National Jewish Monthly) AFTER SYRIA, WHAT? With a crisis building up rapidly in the Middle East, it is impossible to say what the situation will be when this issue of SHOFAR reaches its readers. The Israeli retaliatory raid into Syria resulted in increased tension on both sides of Israel- Egypt in the south, and Syria in the north. Premier Ben-Gurion defined the status when he told his Mapai MORE GIVE MORE-The down- Party: "Since the War of Liberation, Israel has not faced such a severe ward trend in contributions to American Jewish philanthropies situation. The balance of forces between Israel and Egypt has entirely halted during 1955, according to changed in both quantity and quality within the past few months. British William Rosenwald, general chair- BBYO'ERS IN DISTRICT FOUR'S Southern Region speak out in tanks and Czech arms, planes, and ships have given Egypt the advantage man of the United Jewish Appeal. support of the local United Jewish Welfare Fund to the tidy sum of on land, sea, and air. In this situation, Israel is obliged to make all efforts At the UJA conference where he $1100.00. Shown presenting the BBYO contribution-a giant-sized to acquire arms by all ways and means." was reelected, he praised American check for the occasion-are Nancy Bernstein (center) Community Jews for their "magnificent re- But a bad press resulted from Service Chairman, Southern Conference BBG; and Bernard Nizinski, mission will have the power of sponse to the UJA in an hour of Israel's raid into Syria, even though vice-president, Southern Region Councils AZA. Receiving the check, at subpoena and the right to hear mounting tension and danger for left, is AZA alumnus Julius Bisno, executive director of the United Israel made the raid to silence testimony under oath. Jews in many areas." Jewish Welfare Fund and a former executive secretary of AZA. Syrian guns which for many SINCE 1948, THE TREND in months have been firing on Israeli giving has been downward, but now fishermen in Lake Tiberias. Among The Board of Education of New the UJA. for the first time since ish Congress, the Moroccan na- Jewish Agency do not differ in their other things that happened, the York City has withdrawn its pro- then, will be able to allocate more tionalists and the Tunisian govern- policy of Jewish emigration from U. S. Government announced that posed policy statement on "Moral money from its current campaign ment are worthy of confidence. North Africa-that it was merely it would have to postpone its deci- and Spiritual Values and the than from the previous year's matter of method, timing, and sion on the amount of arms, if any, Schools." This policy statement drive. A 1956 goal of $105,000,000 THE NATIONALISTS, at their means. it would sell to Israel. Israel had was calculated to bring the teach- was adopted, in addition to the spe- conference, passed a resolution When Morocco formed its first submitted a list of items reported ing of religion into the public cial emergency drive for $25,000,- that Moroccan Jews should be government as an independent na- to cost some $50,000,000. schools, and it was opposed 000 for Israel's economic needs. granted all political and civil tion, a Cabinet post was offered to by the New York Board of Rabbis rights. A. L. Easterman, political a Jew. The Jewish community MEANWHILE, ARMAMENTS and by some Protestant groups, al- World At Large director of the British section of could not agree on a nominee, and of all kinds have been pouring into though approved by other Protes- the World Jewish Congress, de- the post is being left vacant until Egypt, from Czechoslovakia, Eng- tant bodies and the Catholic PROGRESS IN MOROCCO. clared that the Arab leaders in one is found. He will represent the land, and elsewhere. According to Church. The Board of Superinten- Conditions in North Africa for Jews North Africa, as a group, are 300,000 Jews in the country. Up the New York HERALD TRIB- dents, which drafted the original continue so bad that thousands of "totally different" from those of to now the Jews of Morocco were UNE, "The American goal is to statement, is now trying to re-word them are leaving for Israel. How- the Middle East. He stated that the the most under-privileged in all win a Palestine accord by summer. it. ever, according to the World Jew- World Jewish Congress and the North Africa. There is a feeling in Washington that it is now or never, and that if the Israel-Arab dispute is not WHAT AZA MEANS TO ME settled soon, the arms race may get out of hand. NAMES in the NEWS PAG Of Duluth AZA Says On January 30 Britain's Prime Minister Anthony Eden will be in Washington, and is expected to dis- So Proudly We Hail His Thanks To The Order cuss the Middle East situation with CAROL WITTLES of Rose Fagin BBG, Oklahoma City, Okla., who President Eisenhower. It has been won senior high top honors in English. She also carried off a Language By Paul Kent reported that they may discuss the Award and recognition awards in Scholarship and Social Studies. (Paul Kent is past aleph godol of Duluth AZA, Minn. He creation of a central fund to help HARRIE BERNAT, past president of the same chapter who won a high earned a community-wide reputation for his AZA work in the develop the Middle East economic- school Art Department Award. area of brotherhood. He is also a star basketball player.) ally. But Eden has made it clear he is opposed to selling arms to CHARLES FAGIN of Oklahoma City's A. D. Englesman AZA who It is now more than three and one half years ago that I Israel. won the Best Actor and English awards in Classen High School. decided to attend my first AZA meeting. That first Sunday, Israel Domestic Report MARTIN PATER, second vice-president of Joe Lewin BBYM, Los I was confused and found myself confronted with a complex Angeles, who was recently elected president of the Western States Jew- new situation. A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT- ish Youth Council. Pater has been a member of the Board of Trustees To be quite frank, during the The year 1955 was the gravest for of the Jewish Centers Association and has also served as a leader in the Israel since its War of Liberation Youth Division of the United Jewish Welfare Fund campaigns for the first half year in the club, I didn't Now Is The Time in 1948. Yet despite constant at- past three years. feel very comfortable. I felt a little tacks across its borders by Egypt, like an outsider. But I know now For All Alephs Jordan, and Syria, and despite a crushing defense budget, Israel With The Alumni this was because I was not engaged Have you ever stopped to registered some of its most notable MATRIMONIAL NOTES: Past Grand Aleph Godol Richard in any AZA activities. think what AZA means to you? economic and social gains. Brownstein (1949-50), a former member of Portland, Oregon AZA 65, I know that when I joined AZA, I A number of alephs have felt was married to Miss Betty Baer of St. Paul, Minn. so moved by their experiences in was very inexperienced in attaining One was the discovery of its first the order that they have actually producing oil well. Another was Former aleph DR. SIMON RAMO, one of the nation's foremost good relationships with others, or sat down and put those feelings completion of a $22,000,000 irriga- experts on guided missiles, was one of the principal speakers at a to say it bluntly, I just didn't know into writing. Their contributions recent meeting in Los Angeles of tion project that is converting 50,- how to work well with others. Since have enabled us to perpetuate 000 arid Negev acres into fertile public relations experts. Dr. Ramo, who helped develop the electronic that time, I have found that as I put this series on "What AZA Means farmland. And by comparison with To Me." "brain" which guides the U.S. Air more effort into a project, I be- recent years, immigration boomed. But if the series is to continue, Force's Falcon rocket, told the pub- came a more satisfied person. I In 1953 only 9,700 newcomers en- and judging by your letters you lic relations men that a new world tered Israel; in 1954 there were feel that AZA more that any other want it to continue, YOU will is coming in which electronic de- 14,100; but during the first 11 single motivation has helped me to have to supply us with material. months of 1955 the number leaped vices will do a large part of the work now being done by white develop good relationships with How about doing it right now? to 36,000. How about letting us know what collar workers. "Devices could re- others. And for that I say, thanks AZA means to you? place a large fraction of white col- AZA. NATIONAL INCOME is expect- Your contributions should be ed, when the figures are in, to show lar workers doing routine paper sent to: "What AZA Means To work. Electronic machines will be What AZA Teaches a marked increase over 1954, when Me," c/o Shofar, 1129 Vermont able to handle this work better and it totalled $784,300,000. During AZA has shown me three things. Ave., NW, Washington 5, D.C. faster," he asserted. But the one- 1955's first nine months, invest- First of all, if I want something time member of Salt Lake City ments of $16,300,000 in foreign ex- to be successful, I must work for AZA warned against undue opti- talk much about the word "frater- change and $10,340,000 in local cur- mism. He said that although Amer- it. Success doesn't just happen, a rency were made in 76 new enter- nity", but really think we have ica is ripe for such automation, the good de of work is required to prises and 20 expanded old ones, in- impact will not be felt for some it. I guess I'm the same as every make it so. cluding chemical, pharmaceutical, time because of the shortage of sci- aleph in the order, when I say that textile, building, metal, and wood Second, AZA has shown me that factories. The tourist trade in- entists and engineers needed to de- there are some moments in AZA velop such gadgets. people admire someone who does a creased by 28% over 1954. that I'll never forget. DR. RAMO Dr. Ramo, who now is co-owner good job. A person who accom- I'll reminisce years from now of of the electronic firm of Ramo- plishes what he sets out to do is Around The U.S. Wooldridge Corp., Los Angeles, is a former member of General Electric's our great chapter, forty strong, of respected by others. Research Staff. NEW FIGHT AGAINST BIAS our advisor, a great guy, of our A widely recognized authority-he served as chairman for a recent And thirdly, AZA has proved to 15-member Commission on In- sweetheart dances and sabbaths, tergroup Relations for New York national conference of electronic engineers-Dr. Ramo is a Research me that I gain by giving. Looking and basketball and baseball games. City has been appointed by Mayor Associate of the California Institute of Technology and a Fellow of the back over the past few years, it Robert Wagner. It will handle prob- American Physical Society. He is a graduate of the University of I could go on forever, but for all seems to me that the persons who lems of racial and religious dis- Utah (1933) and the California Institute of Technology (1936). these memories that I'll keep with received the most rewards, were crimination and violations of civil me forever, thanks AZA. rights. B'nai B'rith's ADL is repre- MARVIN RIMMERMAN, was recently commissioned a lieutenant those who did the most work. For Because I feel that I'll get more sented on the Commission, as are in the U. S. Air Force. Before entering service, Rimmerman was a making me realize these three member of Sioux Falls AZA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. dis- out of life, because I feel that I will the American Jewish Committee, things I say, thanks AZA. charge he plans to return to college and resume his job as a full-time be able to help others to do like- American Jewish Congress, and the announcer for radio station KELO and KELO-TV. Rimmerman was remember my chapter, as it was Jewish Labor Committee. The Com- wise, AZA, I thank you, for that is grand aleph s'gan of his chapter in 1952. and still is today. I know we don't your greatest gift to me. January, 1956 THE SHOFAR Page 5 WHAT BBG MEANS TO ME District 2 BBG BBG President's Message Former District 1 President Group Makes Recounts BBG Experiences The 'Twain Meet A New Year Wish Steubenville, Ohio For The World By Toby Wolff A unique inter-district coopera- (The writer of this article is a past president of District One BBG. tion program is being carried on Now an advisor to Brooklyn, New York's Anna Rosenberg BBG, Toby here by the Steubenville-Weirton Jewish Community writes from long experience what BBG has meant to her. She is a past BBG chapter. president of Brooklyn Region BBG and FDR BBG, Brooklyn, N.Y. It Prompted by the idea that much By Sharon Blanck is hoped her article will encourage other members and former members could come from meeting and work- of BBG to similarly account their feelings on "What BBG Means To ing together with BBYO'ers from Had I the power to make one wish for all of us in Me.") other areas on a year-round basis If AZA means fraternity-brotherhood, then surely BBG rather than just at conventions, the this year nineteen hundred and fifty-six, my wish would BBG group here has held a series not be an original one. Instead, it would be in the form of means sorority-sisterhood, and the bonds and ties run as of meetings and social events with a prayer that was written by a former AZA and GAG. deep in BBG as they do in AZA. three chapters in Pittsburgh I have not the ability to write such a prayer, but I can To me personally, BBG meant a Gateway AZA, Sinai AZA and pass it on to you with my sincerest wishes. whole new being. Four and a half binding and as wonderful as Fra- Hatikvah BBG and Wheeling, West I would wish for years ago a very shy girl from ternity-AZA. Virginia's AZA and BBG chapters. All are in District 3. Steubenville- Brooklyn started on a journey. I quote from a Brooklyn Region "A community of youth great in numbers, Weirton BBG is a District 2 chap- Four years can seem like a very song which goes in part: Mighty in power, enjoying a full life. ter. Most recent of these programs long time for a trip, but to the was an havdallah service followed Doubling its joys, halfing its sorrows. "The things we did girl from Brooklyn it was a very The way we worked by dance program. Yet deeply rooted in the soil of Judaism. The many friends we made District 2 is District 2 and Dis- A way of life that demands the cultivation and de- short trip. Over the course of the Will linger in our memories, trict 3 is District 3 but apparently velopment of all of our powers and capabilities. four years that I spent in BBG a And never, never, fade." the 'twain can meet. A community of youth with straight backs and new person evolved, and when the raised heads. now not so shy girl from Brooklyn BBG CHAIRMAN With big hearts and strong minds. debarked, she was a self confident With no conviction crippled, with no emotion stifled. young woman. Here Are Some Hints On Receiving and resisting. BBG ha meant more to me, (and Blending the best they possess with the best they to many other girls I know in it) encounter. then a group to join because all How To Have A Successful A community of youth adding a new note. To the richness of American life. your friends join, or a place to fill that desire you get to do some- Brotherhood Week Program Trusted for its loyalty, respected for its dignity, thing. It is more than a place to Esteemed for its traditions, meet fellows, (as has happened Valued for its aspirations. (Continued from Page 1) Plan to attend as a chapter those to many girls) the fellow or even Everyone who sees them, hood program: programs which have been ar- a group you join to learn and live Will point to them Invite guest speakers who repre- ranged by your community. Com- your Religion. It is all these things sent various racial, religious, so- munity-wide Youth Councils are As a community of youth and more. The sum is, in this case, cial, and economic groups to tell important organizations. They seek Blessed by God. bigger than the parts. BBG is a you about their feelings and ideas to create lasting bonds of friend- BBG Can Help Bring This Community doorway, a doorway to new friends and experiences that tend to make on the subject. ship and cooperation among all the This community could be and mine. It Show movies and film strips, community's youth by sharing you a fuller more complete son. won't come about through our merely reading this play records and sing songs of dif- ideas, exchanging opinions, and ex- Wherever I go I always find some- prayer, and saying "how beautiful It will only come one who is in some way connected ferent groups. Rumor clinics are a periences. Plan joint affairs that good way to demonstrate how un- will help to get to know the people about if we believe in it, and if we work for it. Our oppor- with BBYO, the girl next to me in of various groups. tunity to make this community a reality comes through French was once a chapter presi- truths become accepted as gospel. BBG. dent, the buyer in the store where We mustn't limit ourselves to I work was once in AZA, the man this week alone in order to carry Many times I have been asked "What is BBG?" Tell Us About we bought Convention hats from out a program which fulfills the We have all been asked, "What is the purpose of BBG, one year was an ex-AZA'er. Your Programs purpose of Brotherhood Week. The and why does it exist?" These questions are not easy Trip Not Really Over What is your chapter doing by object is to enlist the support of to answer, and there has been no stock answer prepared way of marking Brotherhood the people in a year-round activity to satisfy all queries. As no two people are exactly alike, BBG became for me a life and Week next month? Brotherhood must be turned similarly BBG cannot mean exactly the same thing to love. My trip is over, but unlike SHOFAR would like to hear from a meaningless word into a different girls. most trips it is not really over, for all about it so that it can tell meaningful reality - the way peo- I have emerged a person richer by ple live and think. In our land men To satisfy those who ask, and more important, to other BBYO'ers about it. my experiences and memories. My Please send descriptions of are equal, but they are free to be satisfy ourselves, we should strive for an answer. It need journey may be over, but my door- your Brotherhood Week activi- different. It emphasizes the truth not be an elaborate or eloquent one, it doesn't even have way is still opening. In many ways ties to: Shofar, 1129 Vermont that religion and democracy rest to have words. As long as we believe in it, and will work I will never really be able to leave BBG-surely sorority-BBG is as Ave., NW, Washington 5, D.C. upon respect and understanding for it, then our answer is the right one: not only for us, for every group and every person. but for our community as well. This prayer and this answer-that is my New Year wish for all of us. Atlanta BBG'S Team Up To Hold Citywide MIT Program Atlanta, Ga. This city's BBG chapters co-sponsored a unique city- wide MIT program recently for incoming members The training program included six meetings of two hours each at The text of her paper was re- which MITS from all chapters printed by the local Anglo-Jewish weekly newspaper, "Southern Is- heard from prominent B'nai B'rith raelite." leaders about the senior order's program as well as indoctrination talks by representatives from each California BBYO's of the BBG groups. An unusual feature of the MIT Lauded By Local program was the requirement that each girl had to write a brief paper M. S. Society on "What B'nai B'rith Girls Means Los Angeles To Me." A prize was awarded to The Southern California Multiple MIT Nancy Mitzer for writing the best paper. A six-judge panel made Sclerosis Society has joined the the selection. growing list of community service organizations which have publicly Magazine Features acknowledged the contributions of time and effort by BBYO groups. Canadian BBYO's Lois M. Stevenson, Residential Toronto, Canada Campaign Director here, recently A recent issue of Canada's na- tionally distributed magazine, wrote to District 4 Southern Re- "Liberty" includes a report on gion Director Harold Mondschein: BBYO activities in Canada. "We want you to know what a swell A three column picture of a bunch of kids you have-we would BBG chapter meeting is featured have a hard time doing without as part of the magazine's six-page them. They are SO well organized, spread on "Canada's Happily-Ad- willing and dependable. You may justed Teen-Agers." Former South- well be very proud of them all" ern Ontario BBYO Regional di- Southern Region BBG and AZA AZA's FIRST GAG, CHARLES SHANE (standing), was the featured speaker at the recent Connecticut rector Saul Littman is quoted as groups helped in the campaign by Valley Regional convention in Hartford, Conn. BBG regional president Elaine Firene and AZA regional describing today's teen-agers as stuffing campaign kits. mailing and Page 6 THE SHOFAR January, 1956 Delegates Act Quickly On Katz's Appeal For Israel Chicago the chapters for individual member BBYA delegates' response to distribution, Youth Commission Chairman Label Katz's appeal for "increased sup- port" of Israel was swift. Dele- Yeoman service was turned in gates voted to plant 100 trees in the B'nai B'rith Martyrs' Forest by Chicago BBYM'er Ed Merkin, in Israel in honor of Benjamin I. who did a magnificent job of plan- ning pre-convention activities and Morris on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The forest, among other serving as chairman of a local host committee. benefits, serves as a soil conserva- tion program for Israel. One of the sessions drawing the Mr. Morris, who accepted widest interest was the one dealing $2,500 contribution from BBYA for with the McCarran-Walter Immi- the B'nai B'rith Henry Monsky gration Act. Miss Lillian Herstein, Foundation Building Fund. was in- a former civics teacher in the Chi- troduced to delegates as "BBYA's cago public schools, and a veteran Fourth Pillar" a reference to labor union leader, principal speak- the fact that the Supreme Lodge er of the program, minced no words vice-president has been a perennial in her dislike for the law. "The at BBYA parleys in the past. McCarran-Walter Immigration Act must be changed," she said, "in order to preserve American democ- Delegates to the BBYA conven- racy." She labelled the law a "vio- tion represented a cross-section of lation of the spirit of American judicial proceedings and one em- SHERIFF JOSEPH D. LOHMAN of Chicago, AZA's "Distinguished Alumnus" winner for 1955, receives the order. They came from Los aR honorary membership in BBYA from Chuck Dantzker, a member of the Chicago Arrangements Com- Angeles, Santa Monica, Cleveland, phasizing racist philosphies." Miss mittee. following his address to one of the luncheon sessions of the convention. Showing their approval are, Detroit, Chicago, Newark, N. J., Herstein said that while Jewish or- ganizations have rallied behind the seated :Mrs. Louis Perlman, chairman of the B'nai B'rith Women's Supreme Council and Mrs. Albert Mark- New York City, Boston, Montreal, enson of St. Louis, WSC's BBYO chairman. Standing. at right, is Ed Merkin, Chicago BBYM'er, who Miami and Washington, D. C. move to amend the law, such a posi- served as chairman of the special Chicago BBYA committee. tion represented an "altruistic mo- tive inasmuch as there are very few BBYA Jews left in Europe to benefit from B'nai B'rith leaders abounded at increased immigration." In 1953, the parley-a number of Chicago Miss Herstein received the Thomas Schwimmer New BBYA Prexy; Parley and District Six personalities drop- Wright Award, highest honor given ping in to bring greetings. Youth by the Chicago Commission on Hu- Votes Community Service, Monsky Projects Commission members who attended man Relations. were: Mrs. Louis L. Perlman of (Continued from Page 1) will be headed by Larry Kronmal of keynote address at the convention's Chicago, WSC president; Label A. Adoption of a 100,000 hours Los Angeles. This will bring to 13 opening luncheon meeting, empha- Katz, New Orleans, Commission A reading of Paul Rackow's community service campaign for the number of international stand- sized the need for "an optimistic ap- chairman: Mrs. Hyman Kornbleet, videly-acclaimed skit, "Without the 1956-57 term. The program ing committees. proach to all problems facing Kansas City, Kans., a vice-chair- Fear or Favor," preceded Miss Her- which will be administered by Resolutions Adopted American Jewry.' Citing the need man of the Commission; Mrs. stein's address. The dramatic read- BBYA's Community Service Com- for organized activity among young Charles Solovich, Detroit, Mich. ing. which deals with the effects mittee, this year to be headed by In resolutions adopted by the adults, Mrs. Perlman asserted that chairman of the BBYA Advisory of the stringent McCarran-Walters Rena Schwartz of Detroit, will convention, delegates urged the BBYA, in particular, had made "ex- Committee: and Mrs. Albert Mark- Act, has been published in booklet encourage individual members to U.S. Senate to approve mutual se- cellent progress" during the past enson, St. Louis, BBYO chairman form by the B'nai B'rith Anti-De- contribute a goal of 50 hours each curity treaties for Israel and other year in strengthening itself. for the B'nai B'rith Women's famation League. Rackow, a New during the next 18 months. Middle East nations to prevent an outbreak of open warfare in that In another address, Dr. Joseph Supreme Council. Yorker, co-authored the script *Continuation of a fund-raising D. Lohman of Chicago, Sheriff of while serving as International project for the B'nai B'rith Henry part of the world, and they called Cook County, Illinois, and 1955 BBYA Human Relations chairman Monsky Foundation. This action upon the U. S. Congress to revise winner of the AZA Sam Beber Delegates kept going for what last year. came after BBYA turned over a the McCarran-Wa Immigration Distinguished Alumnus Award, seemed to be an around-the-clock check for $2500 to the Monsky Act. stressed the need for young people basis. Despite heavy work sched- Building Fund, representing a con- In a major address to the closing to maintain their "youthful ideal- ules during the day and evening, tribution of almost $900 in excess Adults who help guide BBYA banquet convention, Label A. Katz ism." Citing his own experiences in they managed to find time for a chapters will henceforth be known of BBYA's original goal of $1666. of New Orleans, chairman of the political life, the former chairman midnight intra-convention bowling No specific goal has been set for the International B'nai B'rith Youth as "consultants." Their designa- Commission. laid down a series of of the National Capital Planning tournament. tion was changed from "advisors" new campaign. Commission in Washington, D. C., to avoid confusion with the Advisor Establishment of a $2000 goal for challenges confronting BBYA "in deplored what he called "the moral the Leo N. Levi Memorial Hospital helping to build a better world." Recruitment program mong callousness and cynicism of the at Hot Springs, Ark. Activity will First and foremost among these, Among the decisions reached BBYA for AZA and BBG chapters. adult world." begin on this project as soon as he said, was "the maintenance of here were two affecting BBYA Other convention speakers were BBYA completes its present goal peace throughout the world, par- publications. "Invitation to Activ- Benjamin I. Morris, a vice-presi- of $1960 for B'nai B'rith's National ticularly through the United Na- ity" will be published bi-monthly Jewish Hospital at Denver. dent of the B'nai B'rith Supreme, Addresses by visiting BBG inter- tions." Said Mr. Katz: "Without and will be edited by veep Lillian Lodge who praised BBYA for "its national president Sharon Blanck Age Limits Clarified peace, none of the other goals to Stafman. "BBYA Newsletter," "its strong identification with and AZA Grand Aleph Godol Leon which we aspire can be achieved." likewise, will come out every two B'nai B'rith" and who saw strong Ginsberg received ovations from In a move aimed at clarifying He called on BBYA to help with months and will be edited by veep age limitations for officers, dele- future leaders of B'nai B'rith delegates. Both leaders stressed an "intensification of Jewish relig- Robert Morris. A new method of emerging from the ranks of the importance of BBYA coopera- gates approved the following rul- ious life in the spirit of our Judaic distribution is planned for the lat- BBYA: Morris Alevander, chair- tion with the younger groups, ing: A BBYA member may be a heritage." ter. Bulk mailing will be sent to candidate for officer on any level, man of B'nai B'rith's Israel Com- which they head. In the area of human rights, he provided he has not reached his mittee, who reviewed BB's pro- urged special efforts towards 26th birthday on the day of the grams in Israel, including mainte- strengthening our demoeratic heri- nance of seven BBYA groups there: Klutznick, Unable Attend election. If elected, he may con- tage through the elimination of dis- tinue his term of office, even though and Yehuda Lev, Information Of- crimination in employment and edu- his birthday falls during the year fice of the Israel Consulate in Chi- cation. Reviewing events of the of his administration, provided he cago, who gave an appraisal of the YA Parley, Sends Message past few years, Mr. Katzeexpressed continues his membership on a pro- current difficulties between Israel satisfaction with the progress made Chicago and her Arab neighbors. He ac- regrets, but my cordial good wishes rated basis for the remaining thus far. Philip M. Klutznick, world presi- for successful deliberations. months of his term. Here is how it cused the Arabs of deliberately stir Mr. Katz. who made a fact-find- dent of B'nai B'rith, who was ring up border strife in order to "An association of young people will work: ing tour of Israel last year as prevent a peaceful settlement of originally scheduled to address the like yours has been very effective A member who will be 26 years member of a special United Jewish old in December, 1956, for example, the issues. banquet meeting, of the B'nai B'rith not only in welding friendships Appeal group, urged increased sup- may run for office in an election Israel Night Young Adults international con- among yourselves but in instilling port of Israel "as an outpost of the the sense of belonging in the held on July 1, 1956. If his term is Mr. Ley's remarks were part of vention here last month but was free world in the Middle East." for one year, he must re-register Mr. Katz lauded BBYA for what an all-Israel night which featured forced to cancel his appearance be- larger area of Jewish solidarity in terms of the greater Jewish com- on Sept. 1, 1956 with his dues pro- a panel discussion on Israel, and cause of another commitment of he termed "the stabilization of its Israel folk-dancing. The evening great importance to B'nai B'rith, munity. These are times that try rated from Sept. 1 until the ex- membership" and its demon men's souls. While the world is piration of his term on June 30, program was opened with a special sent the following message to out- strated interest in B'nai B'rith 1957. The ruling also provides that prayer for peace in the Middle East. going BBYA President Mort Presi- facing the portentious atomic age, philanthropies. One of the high points of the dent: we Jews have a special problem. a retiring president on any level Today the crisis in the Middle East may be elected counselor in the Plaudits From Anita final banquet was the presentation "It is with great regret that I is of serious concern to the parent year following his administration Plaudits for BBYA also came of a $2500 check to the Monsky had to inform Dr. Baer that I can- organization, B'nai B'rith, and the even though he may have reached from Mrs. Louis L. Perlman of Foundation, which will build B'nai not appear at your convention. Be- greatest measures of solidarity and his 26th birthday on the day of the Chicago, president of the Women's B'rith's new headquarters building lieve me, only the fact that I shall understanding on the part of Jews election. Supreme Council of B'nai B'rith. in Washington, D. C. The check was have to be out of town during that are required. In other actions: who cited two great advantages accepted by Mr. Morris. period prevents my fulfillment of "The fact that the Director of the Delegates approved affiliation available to BBYA: It was also announced at one this engagement. In fact. I feel so B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, with local and regional branches 1. The large "reservoir of mem- luncheon that a total of $3200 in badly about it that I shall issue a Dr. Baer, is going to Israel in the of the Young Adult Council of The bership prospects among gradu- cash and pledges has been contrib- rain check to the organization in near future will help build that Social Welfare Assembly. But they ating members of AZA and BBG." uted to BBYA's Three Pillar Fund. the event they invite me to some solidarity among our young people, voted against such an affiliation on 2. Its sponsorship by so "influ- Mrs. Frances Solovich of Detroit, other occasion. and his thoughtfulness and vision national basis at this time; ential" a service organization as Women's DGL 6 representative to "Meanwhile, please extend to the will strengthen the bonds between Created a new committee on B'nai B'rith. the Youth Commission and chair- delegates of the fine organization our brethren overseas and us over Structures and Resolutions which Mrs. Perlman, who delivered the (see BBYA, page 7) which you head not only my sincere here." January, 1956 THE SHOFAR Page 7 LIEBERMAN CREATIVE WRITING Here Are Some Of Best Entries Attack Over America By Aleph Bob Levinson (Aleph Godol City of Roses AZA, Portland, Ore.) I was reading a copy of a small publication the other day. It was called "Common Sense," but it wasn't the patriotic, revolutionary pamphlet published by Thomas Paine in the 1770's. It is the most unpatriotic, pro-revolutionary diatribe in this country today. Published in Union, New Jersey by Conde Mc- Ginley, a professional Anti-Semite, I Am it was the most severe attack on the Jewish people I had ever read. How did I get associated with the A Jew news-letter I received it in the mail one day in a plain, unmarked By Rosalie Gross wrapper. My address was on a (Historian. Franklin D. Roose- velt BBG, Chattanooga, Tenn.) label, but there was no return ad- dress. It was mailed by a postage- "I am a Jew." You have prob- meter machine, but a quick check ably said these words before, when revealed it came from a branch post people have asked you about your CANADIANS TURNED OUT RECENTLY to welcome GAG Leon Ginsberg on a brief cross-country office. Evidently, this person who religion. Some of you may be proud hop to several cities. This photo, taken in Ottawa, shows Irving Meshwork (left) chairman of the Eastern mailed me the publication was to say it, and others ashamed. Here Canadian Council of BBYO, chatting informally with BBYO'ers-Sid Kardash, president of Ottawa's AZA either "chicken" to put his name in the United States people have chapter; Micki Kaner, BBG international counselor a nd GAG Ginsberg. on it or didn't want to be impli- the right of freedom of religion. cated. That is why Jews have immigrated BROTHERHOOD WEEK I glanced quickly at the head- to the United States. To be a Jew line, which was enough to tell me World its contents. The headline in bold is a privilege. Why AZA Human Relations letters said, "155,000,000 GENTILE We have a great heritage. Abra- AMERICANS EAT KOSHER ham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and many FOODS UNDER FORCED JEW- Chairman Gives Formula more. These people were gifted. ISH MONOPOLY." The writer then well on to explain his posi- They started our religion and tion and gave, what to him was a fought for it. For Intergroup Program very convincing argument for it. Who were God's children? The How can this problem be licked Jewish people. By David J. Cantor I mean, what can be done to stop To whom did God give the Ten (International AZA Human Relations Chairman) the publication of this anti-Ameri- Commandments? The Jewish peo- Datelines can literature? The answer is not On January 2, 1956, Bobby Grier, a student at the Uni- an easy one. ple. versity of Pittsburgh participated in the annual Sugar Bowl It would be highly questionable On what are all the other relig- ions based? The Jewish religion. SYDNEY, Australia-What was Football Game. Bobby Grier was almost prevented from par- to propose a federal law prohibiting these publications, because that described as a "momentous step" I could go on and on, but you ticipating, because his skin-color was not white. Bobby Grier took place here the first conven- would be in direct opposition to know as much about our heri- played because the students of Georgia Tech decided that tion of BBYO in Australia. The our Constitution's first amendment, granting freedom of the press; tage as I do. parley was held from Jan. 6 to 11. Governor Griffin and the pro-segregation followers of that even though it would appear that Our people have fought so that Some 25 delegates from Sydney state did not speak for them. when we say the magic words, "I and Melbourne chapters attended. these papers are published in abuse I recall this incident in an at- The convention, which BBYO of freedom of the press. am a Jew," we will not be killed, leaders here hope will develop into tempt to show that bigotry and in- with non-Jewish groups can be undertaken within the scope of the Perhaps one answer would be to tortured, or hurt. We live in a free an annual affair, represented for tolerance is the dreaded opium of standing committees of the chap- relive the ancient statement of the country, and when you say those many members in both cities their the uneducated and the supersti- ter. biblical sage, who said, "Love Thy words, they are something to be first personal contact since the tious people of the world. Every Activities are not lacking in this Neighbor as Thyself." People really proud of. not to be ashamed of establishment of BBYO in this might start to analyze that phrase Aleph should learn to realize that program. Here are some ideas Why do I say all of this "Because country. the Brotherhood of Man is more which have been carried on by and live in peace and harmony by it with their fellow man. I am a Jew!" than a phrase. many chapters with great success. BBYA Each chapter committee could con- Jews are faced with the problem A PRAYER duct these as a program: Schwimmer Heads of bigotry; because the Jewish peo- ATHLETIC: joint participation ple are a minority in the world. in church and civic basketball and 'Lead Me In Thy Ways" BBYA For '55-'56 The sufferings which world Jewry bowling leagues. has endured over the centuries COMMUNITY SERVICE: volun- (Continued from Page 6) should serve as a lasting reminder teer aid for non-sectarian chari- man of the BBYA Advisory Com- that the differences which divide ties. In this regard, activities for By Patricia M. Kipnis mittee, installed the incoming non-sectarian causes could be (Uniteens BBG, San Francisco, Calif.) men can unite them. Did not Joshua officers. jointly conducted with non-Jewish unite with non-Hebrew tribes in groups. o God, give me the rush of the dusty day; the quiet of Among the highlights of the his conquest of Canaan? Ruth, the starlit night; the hot glare of the sun; the silver glow of five-day parley, which was held at Emergency situations (floods, one of the outstanding personali- hurricanes) require the assistance the moon. the Hamilton Hotel, were the con- ties of the Bible, was a daughter of all citizens, BBYO chapters have Let me feel the cool breeze whispering against my face: vention workshops and seminars of the Moabites. Throughout the demonstrated their desire to help the fresh soil beneath my feet. led by a number of prominent Bible, one can find innumerable in these instances. Help me now, as in days to come, to learn the difference B'nai B'rith leaders and other ex- stories illustrating this point. CULTURAL: Coffee shop dis- between knowledge and ignorance, tolerance and prejudice, perts in their fields. Resource per- A Lesson for AZA cussions and oratory and debating wealth and poverty. sons included: Miss Lillian Her- Turning again to the story of tournaments are practical ways to Let me not become dependent upon my friends or my stein, a retired teacher in the Chi- Ruth, one will easily discover that consider current world problems family. But give me the ability to choose to stand alone with- cago public schools and veteran la- Ruth discarded her homeland and common to all men. out aid from any mortal. tradition out of love - first for RELIGIOUS: A cavalcade of bor leader; Rabbi Oscar Groner. Give me pride, yet let me not feel ashamed to bow my Director of the B'nai B'rith Hillel Naomi, then for Boaz. It was this holidays which would demonstrate head and cry. Foundation at Northwestern Uni- love for her fellow man which the symbols and ideas of our many Help me to understand and to be understood by my fellow versity; Miss Miriam Albert, As- brought about a great era in Jew- holidays will provide an excellent men. Show me a path of light and hope when the world has sistant National Director of Ac- ish history, for from the union means to acquaint the entire com- wronged me. tivities for the Women's Supreme of Naomi and Boaz came Jesse who munity with the ways in which the Council, and a former inter- was to bear a son-David, King of Jew thanks God for His blessings Let not doubt and mistrust spring forth from the seed of evil in my heart to smother the good. national president of BBYW: Israel. It is this same love of man and guidance. Mrs. Stella Counselbaum of the Chi- which impells AZA to search for a The integrated program is most Give me the treasure of health. cago Regional Office of the B'nai means to bring men together. realistic in its approach, because Let not my loved ones feel the pain of sickness. B'rith Anti-Defamation League; To make this pertinent to our the various suggested activities are Give a purpose, a meaning, an aim to my life and let William X Kaplan, Executive Di- situation, I urge all chapters to undertaken by high school and col- nothing stand in the way of that aim. rector, Greater Chicago B'nai B'rith adopt a program which will bring lege students in their day to day Give me the chance to love and to be loved with all my Council; and Stanley Greenberg, about a greater understanding of encounter with students and teach- heart, body, and soul. Assistant National Youth Director one's neighbors. Rather than en- ers of other faiths. of the Zionist Council of America. gaging in interfaith activity, I Let me live always in a free world; a world where I In utilizing the program for the and those about me should never feel the death grip of the BBYO staff people on duty in- suggest intergroup activity. It is chapter, a sound knowledge of hand of fear clutch our hearts or homes. cluded: Dr. Max F. Baer, BBYO more important that Jew and Chris- other creeds would be helpful in National Director; Irving Canter, tain, Negro and white can work Let me grow physically, emotionally, mentally and attaining a greater degree of co- BBYO National Director of Pro- together for a common goal, than operation. Activities should be un- socially into a finer person. grams and Publications; Daniel to accent differences in religious dertaken only with the advice of Give me a simple love and understanding and yearning Thursz, Assistant National Direc- creeds. regional BBYO directors and staff; for all that is beautiful, just, right, and good on this earth. tor of Programs and Publications. The program has been called adult supervision is a must, to in- And throughout my life may there be love and faith in and Bertram J. Stern, of BBYO's the Integrated Human Relations sure that all possible problems my heart for this, Lord, my God. Los Angeles Regional office. program, because every activity will be adequately handled. Page 8 THE SHOFAR January, 1956 L Chapter Chatter Brooklyn, New York's BROOK- Brooklyn, New York's AVIVA LYN HEIGHTS AZA recently held BBG cooperated with a local Jewish its annual winter hayride. Center this month in sponsoring its fund-raising "Carnival Capers." Two Washington, D. C. chapters WILNER AZA and ESTHER Add Installations: NORDAUN- BBG-held their annual joint "One IANS AZA, Kansas City, Kans.: O'clock Jump" ball. BALTIMORE BBG COUNCIL, Bal- timore, Md. Altimore's MONUMENTAL CITY AZA was selected over some Philadelphia's P'NINA BBG re- 30 youth groups, sororities and cently conducted a fund-raising fraternities as the outstanding or- campaign for the local Retarded ganization meeting at the Beth Children and Fight for Sight cam- Thioh Community Center. A paigns. The chapter has also re- eriterion used in the judging was cently held a combined Oneg shab- the amount of community work bat with DELILAH BBG and done by the organizations, EMMA LAZARUS BBG, both of Philadelphia. HATIKVAH BBG, Brooklyn, N. Y., recently staged a variety show at a local Old Age Home. Welcome mat is out for one of AZA's newest chapters-FRANK GARSON AZA. Atlanta, Ga. The A special city-wide dance for the group is named for a local Jewish benefit of the B'nai B'rith Chil- community leader. dren's Home in Israel was sponsor- ed last month by the BBG COUN- CIL of KANSAS CITY, MO. All STEPHEN S. WISE BBG, Med- chapters participated. ford, Mass., recently invited a local MORE THAN 35,000 CANS OF FOOD were collected by members of the Chicago AZA and BBG Coun- hair stylist to one of its meetings. eils in a recent one-day drive. Here, Council members sort. out the proceeds which were turned over to DR. HAROLD S. HILLMAN Almost everyone left with a new the local La Rabida Sanitarium, a non-sectarian hos pital for children suffering from rheumatic fever and hair-do. heart ailments. Some 1200 alephs and BBG'S took part in the canned food drive. AZA, Pawtucket, R. I., played host to its alumni at a reunion last month. Baltimore, Maryland's CHESA- AS OTHERS SEE US First Son Of AZA PEAKE AZA helped raise more Most of Brooklyn, New York's than $400 during the recent Multi- 50 BBYO chapters are expected to ple Sclerosis fund-raising campaign Philadelphia Writer Tells AlumnusJoinsB.B. participate in next month's in a one-night drive. Last year, the chapter helped raise over $1000 for Her Readers About BBYO Los Angeles BROOKLYN BBYO REGION'S There's a measure of AZA's ma- "Dance Carnival." the March of Dimes. turity in the report here that one By Joan Friedman of the newest members of Brent- (Joan Friedman, a staft member of Philadelphia's leading Anglo- wood-Bel-Air B'nai B'rith Lodge Riverdale, New York's HENRY "Discs of '55" was the theme of Jewish weekly newspaper "Jewish Exponent" has had first-hand experi- 2032 is Steve Diamond. He is be- HUDSON BBG last month held an a recent record hop sponsored by ence with BBYO. She formerly advised a BBYO chapter in Phila- lieved to be the first son of an AZA interfaith dinner-dance. A feature STANLEY N. KAPLAN AZA, delphia.) alumnus to join B'nai B'rith. (Edi- of the program was a short presen- Brighton, Mass. The affair, emceed by one of the popular local disc YOU met Sally ? Sally is an alert and pretty tor's note: If anyone else can claim tation depicting the history and the distinction, we would like to custom of Chanukah. jockeys, proved a highly success- youngster of nearly 16. Popular and bright, Sally is hear from him.) ful fund-raiser. a born leader. An easy-going, warm home life has given Steve is the son of AZA alumnus Members of HENRY MONSKY her a solid background for the self-confident and enviable Lou Diamond, who was a member AZA, Dallas, Texas, recently put CHARLESTON AZA, Charles- of Omaha AZA, and has been a in some community hours at the ton, S.C., brought back its first position she enjoys among her friends. member of B'nai B'rith all his local Children's Development Cen- aleph godol, Karl Karesh, to crown Sue can usually be found some- adult life. ter. The alephs were also shown its new sweetheart at a recent ball where near Sally. A bit heavy, when she describes the bouffant through the Center. in one of the local hotels, Sue nearly always sits on the formal her older sister has just with 75 chapters in Philadelphia side during a party, smiling gay- bought. alone. CENTURY AZA, Cleveland Another unique Halloween night Here in Philadelphia, two pro- ly and shaking a bit inside as she Heights, Ohio, celebrated its sec- stunt was pulled by members of If you are one of the Philadel- fessional social group workers di- ond anniversary last month with COLUMBIA AZA, Columbia, S.C., fights the tiny envy that rises phia women who serves as a B'nai rect the BBYO program-Seymour gala banquet-dance. who toured the town raising funds when she sees the boys swarming B'rith YoYuth adviser, you've met (Si) Cohen, regional director and for the local United Fund cam- around her close friend. Florence Kaslow, program director. paign. many Sallies, Sues anl Barbaras Barbara is a livewire- a tom- Their job is supplemented by a staff Baltimore, Maryland's ELEA- You know that they are generally of volunteer workers - youth ad- NORE V. SPEERT BBG combined boy and a budding artist, both- daffy fashions show with a MIT A profit of $80.00 was turned in healthy and well-adjusted girls visers, men and women between with a wit that collapses into a tea. New members were treated to who, with a little careful planning the ages of 21 and 55, who help by FRIENDSHIP BBG, Monterey stammer and a giggle when she with the planning and give the un- an exhibition of original millinery Park, California, from its recent and understanding, can become creations made of such articles as annual fashion show. The chapter comes within a block of a boy. derstanding our teen-agers need. healthy and well-adjusted women. While BBYO is an agency of toothbrushes, fur ear flaps and is mapping plans for a fund-raising She carries her straight-up-and- Teen-agers do need a lot of B'nai B'rith, it is supported not oversized feathers. dance, down figure in a slouch and sighs understanding. The careful plan- only by the organization but the ning has become a slogan with general Jewish community as well, To members of ISAIAH BBG, Programs and activities are de- Silver Spring, Maryland, "Trick Israel Institute Scene BBYO. They eall it "productive centralized, with youngsters meet- or Treating" on Hallowe'en Night use of leisure time." They have ing in synagogues, homes and meant collecting food items for other mottos too "democratic schools as a part of the whole children of broken homes now in living to the fullest" and "use community. shelters. and development of creative The activities of each of the minds." For Sally's alert mind can chapters is supervised by the cen- A combined oneg shabbat-Chan- be channeled to mold her into a ter-city BBYO office (which is ukah celebration will be one of the useful and alert citizen. Sue's usually brimming with active highlights of the co-ed AZA-BBG weight will cause her many heart- youngsters) and by the youth Brooklyn Region University of aches before she learns to accept advisers themselves. The adviser BBYO this month. herself, while Barbara needs en- usually goes through a formal or couragement to develop her talents informal training program, then and poise. All three girls need the continues to meet with the profes- Welcome mat goes out to one of spiritual guidance so essential in sional staff in a session once a BBYO's newest chapters-Phila- the making of mature and sensitive month. delphia's ESTHER BBG. adults. BBYO advisers have an asso- ciation which meets and compares Silver Spring, Maryland's MONT- Meeting the needs of these young notes - about the guy or girl GOMERY AZA heard an address people is the job of BBYO. Their who isn't popular; about the dance by former Grand Aleph S'gan How- help was sought by the boys and which became a fudge party when ard Miller at a recent father-son girls themselves. BBYO was de- the boys didn't show up; or about banquet which was given by the veloped nationally from Aleph the time there were no wallflowers chapter's AIT's. Zadik Aleph, a boys' club which when a game was organized at a came to B'nai B'rith and asked for party and everybody got into the More than 60 persons attended assistance. The girls' group began act. the father and son banquet spon- to blossom unofficially; then in Fun and heartbreak go hand in sored by Hammond, Indiana's THE RUINS AT KFAR NAHUM, 2500 years old, are viewed by 1944, B'nai B'rith Women stepped hand during adolescence. And as MARTIN H. GOLDSTEIN AZA. members of last summer's Jewish Agency Israel Institute. This is one in to give them a hand. Today, any adviser will tell you, a little The chapter has also begun a comic of the many sights in store for BBYO'ers who will participate in this AZA, BBG and B'nai B'rith Young bit of the heartache and burdens, book drive with a goal of 500 books summer's Israel Summer Institute. For additional details, see the Adults. comprised of graduates of and lots of the excitement and fun to be distributed to children's wards special "BBYO Israel Summer Institute Supplement" in the center the former two groups, are oper- of these youngsters always seems in a number of local hospitals. section of this issue of SHOFAR. ating on an international scale- to rub off.