The SHOFAR Official Organ Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith VOL. XVI OCTOBER 29, 1940 No. 5 NATIONAL AZA LEO CHERNE National Leaders of B'nai B'rith Women NAT'L. COUNCIL TO SPEAK AT SABBATH SET OF B. BE WOMEN NEW YORK RALLY FOR NOV. 8TH FOUNDED New York, N. Y. 'Rally to A. Z. A." is the cry for Sunday, No- vember 3rd. At the Edison hotel, Washington, D. C.-A new na- Seven Arts room, 3:45 p. m., the New York alephs will gather to tional Jewish women's organiza- Washington, D. -Early re- rally to A. z. A. and listen to Leo tion came into being last Tues- ports indicate that national A. Z: M. Cherne. Leo Cherne is the day when representatives of the A. Sabbath commencing Friday outstanding alumnus of A. Z. A. six Women's Grand lodges of evening, November 8th, will be who has built for himself the B'nai B'rith, oldest and largest the most observed Sabbath in the twelve year history of this A. Z. famous Research Institute of national Jewish service and fra- A. activity. America As its executive direc- ternal organization, concluding a Some of the most prominent tor, he is one of the most import- two-day session at the Hay-Adams orthodox, conservative and reform ant young men in the country's House, created the Women's Su- business world. He is also the preme Council, B'nai B'rith, as a congregations throughout Ameri- outstanding civilian authority on national co-ordinating body for ca have given local chapters per- Mobilization day. He will speak the Women's Grand Lodges and mission to sponsor the "Youth to the alephs on "M Day." In through them for the more than Service," with outstanding Rab- A. Z. A., Leo won the National 400 senior and junior B'nai B'rith bis and Cantors stepping aside oratory title in 1930. auxiliaries, which have over 40,- for alephs, who will assume their roles. Besides the rally, the advisors 000 members in all parts of the All alephs delivering original will meet at the Edison at 1:30 country. sermons are urged to send in p. m. The godols and mazkirs Washington, D. C.-Above are pictured the first officers of Mrs. Lenore D. Underwood, of copies to A. Z. A. headquarters will meet at 2:30 p. m. These the newly created Women's Supreme Council of B'nai B'rith, San Francisco, a former president for entrance in the "National A meetings will outline plans of ac- left to right, Mrs. Rae Morrison, Philadelphia, secretary; Mrs. of Women's Grand Lodge No. 4, Z. A. Best Sermon Contest" in tion for the chapters and New Frances Winer, Brighton, Mass., third vice-president; Mrs. was elected president. Other of- competition for the Sidney G. York A. Z. A. All are urged to Maurice Turner, Chicago, first vice-president; Mrs. Lenore D. ficers chosen were: Mrs. Maurice Kusworm award. attend. Underwood, San Francisco, president; Mrs. Pat Roth, St. Louis, Turner. Chicago, past president Fun and the gaiety of-an A. Z. S second vice-president, and Mrs. Lawrence Koenigsberger, Wash- of Women's Grand Lodge No. 6. A. rally will highlight the after- Bisno Speaks at ington, D. C., treasurer. first vice-president; Mrs. Pat noon's rally and it is the hope Roth, St. Louis, past president of of the New York director that all Women's Grand Lodge No. 2. Norfolk Banquet the alephs will turn out en masse A. to honor Leo, learn about "M NAME OF MONTHLY Day,' and to "Rally to A. Z. A.' AZA DIARY' vice-president; Mrs. Frances Win- er. Brighton, Mass.. president of in Women's Grand Lodge No. 1, By HERB SCHREIBER ery PROGRAM CHANGED third vice-president; Mrs. Rae ter Norfolk, Va. On Monday, Sep- Morrison. Philadelphia, secretary, sfu- tember 23. Dr. Israel Brown 256 nity and Old Dominion 370 presented Paterson Joins in a highly successful program be- Inter-Faith Service TO "GUIDE" FOR 5701 of Women's Grand Lodge No. 3. secretary, a-n d Mrs. Lawrence hts Koenigsberger, Washington, D. fore fathers of members and the e C., president Women's Grand local B'nai B'rith lodge. Harold on With Christian Youth Washington, D. C.-In order to eph NOW READY Lodge No. 4. treasurer. Goldman was chairman of the af- meet specifications for second The officers were installed in a fair. class mailing privileges, the name unique remote control exercises The feature of the program was By JOE RUBENSTEIN when Henry Monsky, president of an inspiring talk by Executive Di- Paterson, N. J. On Friday of "The A. Z. A. Monthly Pro- B'nai B'rith, speaking to the wom- ap- rector Julius Bisno. Following night, November 1. Paterson gram" is being changed to "The Washington, D. C.-On the oc- en by g-distance telephone in the program a stag was held in Chapter 133, will hold an inter- A. Z. A. Monthly Guide." In all casion of the New Year, the fra- from Omaha. Neb., hailed the ces. honor of the distinguished visitor faith youth service at the Barnett other respects it will be identical. ternity is this week offering for establishment of the Women's at- from Washington. Memorial Temple. The service The December issue featuring sale an experimental edition of Supreme Council, B'nai B'rith, as Zola At a weenie roast held recently will be attended by youth mem- by Israel Brown 256 in honor of bers of both the Jewish and Chris- "Fighters for Freedom" will be an "A. Z. A. Diary" for the year "the most momentous event in atu- 5701 (1940-41). Copies sell for the 31-year history of the women tion Boy Scout Troop 13, Troop 29 tian faiths and will have as its sent this week to Aleph Godols. 25c each and stamps, check or of B'nai B'rith. dek presented a troop flag to Troop keynote better relations and un- The cultural symposium deals money order should be sent to A. In the preamble to the coun- 13. Both troops were organized derstanding between the youth of with the story of the participation Z. A. headquarters, 1003 K street cil's by-laws its general purposes by the host chapter. Linwood the two religions in the commu- of Jews in the wars of the United N. W., Washington, D. C. Only (See "B. B. Women," Page 8.) Gamsey of the chapter presided. nity. are States. a couple of hundred copies are city The main speakers of the eve- available Maccabee Alephs Plan ning will be a rabbi and a preach- Chairmen of the following com- The diary is vest pocket size So. Philly Aleph Community-School Play er who will speak for their re- mittees are requested to obtain ning spective religions. J. Mortimer their sections of the "Monthly with a red leather cover with im- ody Rubenstein, Aleph Godol of the Guide" from the Aleph Godol: printing in gold leaf. It contains Wins Scholarship By BURTON GINSBURG cultural. social. community-serv- a daily calendar with space re- Burlington, Vt.-Maccabee Paterson chapter and of the served for notations. There are Award in Contest ice. athletic, religious, vocational Chapter 354 initiated five pledges Northern New Jersey Regional guidance, scouting, A. Z. A. anni- also blank sections for notes and oon into the chapter at its last meet- Council, will speak as representa- versary day and membership. addresses. By MICKEY KAPLAN be ing, and plans have been made tive of the Jewish youth of the Philadelphia, Pa Mayor Rob- day for the fall and winter season. A community The topic of his ert E. Lamberton of Philadelphia the community skit, the proceeds of speech will be, "How I Feel To- Tacoma to Conduct CYO Champs Defeat recently announced the winners be which are to go towards the local ward My Christian Neighbor.' A sors Talmud Torah. was given the Regular Bible Class Inwood in City Match of his scholarships. Topping the speaker representing the Chris- list was Aleph Hyman Menduke of for final touches, and all is set for tian youth of the city will speak South Philadelphia Chapter 359. oup. presentation. on a similar topic. By JERRY SPELLMAN Tacoma, Wash. The Tacoma New York, N. Y. Inwood Twice a year, these scholarships The monthly program on "Jews Since the members of the Pat- A. Z. A. Chapter 336, in coopera- Aleph club, New York City Soft- are awarded to the 10 students ni Review" was presented before man erson chapter will take part in ball champs, bowed down into de- scoring the highest points in a the sponsoring B'nai B'rith lodge, the conducting of the services, tion with Rabbi B. I. Treiger, will ling with 15 Alephs participating. The hold a series of Bible classes feat on Sunday, October 13, when gruelling written test. Compet Her- Red Cross blotter is almost com- the chapter is combining they lost in an inter-faith game to ing are the honor students of the through the winter ned pleted, and the results will soon important parts of the A. Z. A. Many alephs have expressed the East Side Boys, City-wide In- 12 Philadelphia public high best be known program. They are advantage- termediate Catholic Youth Or- schools. Aleph Manduke won the the desire to enlarge their Jew- ously mixing the Z. A. Sabbath ish learning by having some type ganization. champs. The game was four-year University of Pennsyl= Youngest Rabbi with the new inter-faith policy of of educational classes, and a thor- decided in the first inning when vania scholarship. our fraternity. Replies received de- ough study of the Bible was sug- the A. Z. A. boys sporting their Aleph Dave Silver, chairman of from the Catholic and Protestant dra- gested by the Rabbi. new shirts (token of champion- religious activities, announced the Toronto, Ont. Rabbi Philip youth groups of the city indicate med. Berger, a member of Toronto He will conduct classes once a ship), blew up in the excitement starting of a new South Phila< that the affair will have a large play B'nai B'rith, is the youngest rabbi week at his home with all alephs of the game. The score (well, delphia chapter choir. The duties non-Jewish attendance and will will be to sing at Friday night ting in Toronto and welcome. A complete study of we won't print it). be the greatest inter-faith affair the probably in all the Bible will be taken up. It This game was arranged services held at the 508 Moore ever held in the city. ting, Ontario. Berger, will consist of reading, discussion through the special efforts of Mr. street synagogue. With Aleph Joe sing who will be 22 Already plans are being formu- and interpretation. Reginald T. Kennedy of the Na- Saltzman, past singer in promi- on lated by the Paterson chapter to tional Conference of Christians nent Jewish theaters, as the nuc- eve, is a former follow this inter-faith service with Achdus Celebrates and Jews. Bernard O'Shea, youth leus, the choir expects to do big Aleph Godol of the formation of a youth council d to 14th Anniversary leader of the C. Y. O., and things this coming season. Toronto A. Z. A. in the community. Under the Haves, A. Z. A. director, South Philadelphia's new coach, ship and of the South- initiative of the local chapter of Vince Gambone, was greeted by By ALVIN B. BROWN um- A. Z. A., the city is looking for- 20 young, healthy Alephs at the ern Ontario Two Springfield, Mass. The 14th Council of A. Z. ward to a beginning of an era Debate Book Out first practice of the season. Five their anniversary of Achdus Chapter 27 letermen are back from last sea- A. He is the son of better understanding among fall was observed here on October 9 of Rabbi and the youth of the city. Washington, D. C.-The De- son's second place team. Vince in the Hotel Worthy with a num- Mrs. M. Berger, of Toronto, and Chairman of the cultural com- bate Information Book for the things South Philly will be the ber of alumni in attendance at a stag banquet. contestants in the winter tour- team to beat this year, because a recent graduate of the Theologi- mittee and to whom credit for the ently cal college in New York. Berger affair must be given is Alep Irving Cohen of the local B'nai naments has been sent to all of experience and the will to win. The social committees of South phan has become actively interested in Milton Aronoff. Assisting him in B'rith, and at one time promi- chapters in care of their Aleph over B'nai B'rith work, and recently the work are Alephs Murray nently identified with the local Mazkirs. The members of the Philadelphia and Ahavath chap< A conducted the services for Jewish Goteiner, Abe Goodman, Sid A. Z. A. was the guest speaker. debating team should secure ters have decided to hold their first combined Hallowe'en barn soon troops in training at Camp Bor- Bressler and Jess Sarver. Aleph Movies were S hown after the their copy and start preparing apter Joe Rubenstein will handle the alumni gave the first degree to NOW. dance. The affair will be opened den, Ont. under the sponsorship only to members of the two re= big. of the Canadian Jewish Congress. publicity for this affair. a group of pledges. spective chapters.