941 d The SHOFAF S Official Organ Aleph Zadik Aleph of B'nai B'rith R VOL. XVII SEPTEMBER 19, 1941 No. 3 Shang- init of be in- as of- DISTRICT 3 Order Reach for New Heights 360 ATTEND Shangs 1102 nberg, HOLDS FIRST DISTRICT ONE e and Board, What A. Z. A. Seeks in the New Year officer Advis- ted by SUMMER MEET CONVENTION V. M. By Philip M. Klutznick ts of President, Supreme Advisory Council of A. z. A. er M. Klein New D. A. G. Record for A. Z. A. Consonant with the age-old tra- world, SO we train young men for Kiskimineta Springs School, Pittsfield, Mass. - Some 360 Saltsburg, -With the words, dition. as we enter the New Year life and living in such a world. alephs from all parts of New Eng- music and meaningfulness of "Up Second, we believe that the Jew land and New York gathered for we should attempt to balance the You Men" racing through their as such has an important contri- a hectic week-end of activity at beings, some 130 inspired alephs account of the Aleph Zadik Aleph bution to make to a democratic Camp Wahconah, located here, and alumni bid farewell to the over Labor Day. The convention of the B'nai B'rith, We owe it to world. To do SO the Jew must first annual summer convention featured open-air services con- of District Three, held here over ourselves to minutely review the seek the benefit of Jewish litera- ducted by Rabbi Saul Habas of Labor Day week-end. The con- shortcomings of the year just ture and thought and must not this community, a talk by an vention lasted four days and in- betray the vision of his honored agent of the Federal Bureau of cluded business, cultural and ath- closed and to resolve to reach for ancestors. This ideal we seek to Investigation, a speech by Robert letic activities. The visitors were new heights in the year ahead. Lurie, New York B'nai B'rith co- insure among the young Jews. also the guests of the Pittsburgh ordinator. business sessions and A. z. A. Council at a "Post Con- Our examination must necessarily athletics. Out of our inventory must come vention Ball' held at the Y. M. relate itself to our objectives H A. new thought and new ideas to bet- The record crowd started pour- ing in on Friday night, taxing the Jerry Klein, PAG of Pioneer our prayer for the New Year must ter accomplish our basic aims. In housing facilities of the camp and 24, was elected District Aleph be a greater affirmation of those our own limited way we may bring the physical energies of the staff. Godol. To serve with him were aims. some rest to a troubled world by However, by Saturday night all elected the following: Robert our resolute endeavor to realize was in order. Saturday morning Nearman, Emek 223, S'gan; Ar- What is it we seek in A. Z. A.? our aims. We greet the New Year the open-air services were held, thur Gilbert, Frankfort 289, Gis- The education of our Alephs to and the delegates were admon- bor. and Leon Zimmerman, Ger- with renewed faith in the certain- ished by Rabbi Habas to develop mantown 294, Sopher. Seminars their obligations as responsible ty of the future of a democratic the A. Z. A. program to the high- were conducted by Executive Di- members of an American Jewish world and the importance of the est degree and thus build for rector Julius Bisno, Harry L Kohn. Milton Tarnapol and Har- Community through the, recogni- contributions that the Jew will greater understanding and respect of Judaism. A dance was held apter ry Gilbert on topics important to tion of two truths: First, we have continue to make to such a world. that evening. Aleph American Jewish youth. The del- faith in the future of a democratic Philip M. Klutznick L'Shuno Tova Tekesavu. Sunday night, Special Agent A. h egates adopted a new constitution D. Valentine, of Boston, talked to Aleph to govern the district and voted the delegates on the work of the Aleph to purchase Defense Aleph Bonds out of the treasury of the IMPORTANT NOTICE MANY A. Z. A. CHAPTERS CO-OPERATING F. B. I. Mr. Valentine stated that "crime reaches its greatest iberg, district association. Funds were (See "District 3 Camp," Page 6.) TO ALEPH SOPHERS Israel IN NATIONAL DEFENSE PROGRAM toll among youth at the age of 19. Such organizations as A. Z. A.,' he continued. "are needed 1. With the exception of chap- to offset the influence of crime.' is de- GAS COMMITTEE ters in Chicago and Cleveland, LORAIN, OHIO. -Lorain 267 HOUSTON, TEXAS.-Members Movies of the F. B. I. and news Godol all chapter Aleph Sophers are is cooperating with the national of the two Houston chapters will completed the program. thia instructed to send their arti- defense program in two specific purchase Defense Savings Stamps e de- cles direct to the national of- which they will donate to the Robert Lurie Speaker aders ORGANIZED BY fice in the future. Copy should ways. First aid and the purchase Houston A. Z, A. Council which The main address of the camp ham, be addressed to: The Shofar of Defense Sav- will exchange these stamps for was delivered on Monday night nghai A. z. A. Fraternity, 1003 K St., N. W., Washington, D. C ings Bonds are Defense Bonds. at the final banquet by Mr. Lurie. POTOMAC 407 included in the In order that articles be ac- OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.- Mr. Mayo Robinson and Hyman ceptable it is necessary that program, A. D. Engleman 216 recently Reder. B'nai B'rith leaders of heard a talk on "Life and Ad- Pittsfield, welcomed the visitors the following rules be careful- Official calss- ly observed: Articles must be vantages in the U. S. Army," by at the Saturday luncheon. Wil- Washington, D. C Potomac in first aid are typewritten on one side only of Lieut, Whitehead of the local re- fred B. Feiga, SAC member from 407 recently established a special being held one 8 1/2 x11 paper. Wide margins cruiting station. Many of the (See "District 1 Camp," Pake 5.) hour before each committee, entitled "Potomac Gas should be left around the arti- members had requested informa- meeting under Conservation Committee." This tion on the subject. cle. particularly at the top. Do the supervision of the local Red committee's object is to help in not write headings, That will NEW HAVEN. CONN.-George Cross. Each member is required the conservation of gas, which is Alexander Kohut 330 recently CHAPTER AIDS be done by the editors. to obtain an official Red Cross now being emphasized all along Write your news from the purchased a Defense Savings Bond first aid handbook and practice the eastern seaboard, by the U. S. standpoint of what other chap- in the amount of $100. The mon- bandages. After twent yweeks of government. ters in other parts of the coun- ey used was part of Kohut's share classes, certificates will be issued The committee, under the head of the porfit from the District IN SAFETY try will be interested. Remem- by the Red Cross to those mem- of Aleph Abe Decklebaum, will ber, the Shofar is a national One convention held in New Ha- bers of the class who meet the soon set forth a series of rules publication and its purpose is ven last winter. Advisors Abra- requirements. which it hopes all Alephs in the to interest all alephs. Articles ham Silverman and Myron Levine CAMPAIGN The chapter is also collecting country will eventually follow. of purely local interest are not were appointed as trustees of the Ohio Sales Stamps which will be Rules thus far mentioned are: of much value. Send us items bond. converted into Defense Stamps By EDDIE SHUSTER The limiting of the number of of unusual interest. Perhaps and Bonds Los Angeles, Calif. For the automobiles bringing Alephs to one of your members or alum- WOONSOCKET, R. -The Io- meetings; a central meeting point ni has achieved some distinc- Happy New Year second time in as m years, cal A. Z. A. chapter was one of Nathan Straus 141 is distributing for all Alephs; not as many pick- tive honor. Or perhaps some- nine local organizations which ups of Alephs, but meeting to- received praise from city officials The membership of the Su- windshield sticke rs advocating thing else has happened that in the recent aluminum drive. preme Advisory Council and safe driving. The campaign has gether at one place to be picked is "different." Let us hear up; and finally the rule emphasiz- from you- SO that other mem- The chapter was included with the entire staff of A. Z. A. received the endorsement of Judge ing no pleasure riding after the bers of A. Z. A. might be able Headquarters in Washington Ben Rosenthal of the Los Angeles such organizations as Rotary, meetings. This committee will to read about it, extends to the members and Traffic Court. The stickers, used Knights of Columbus, and Y. M. get stickers from the local gov- Deadlines for The Shofar C. A. Lester Macketz was chair- Advisors their sincere wishes in conjunction with the chapter's Yom Kippur Dance, read "Safe n of ernment to give to the Alephs and will be the first and third man of the chapter committee. for a happy Rosh Hashanah the their friends setting forth definite The drive as a whole exceeded for them and their families. Driving Is Life Saving, Nathan Tuesdays of each month. Straus A. Z A.-City-Wide Safe were rules to conserve gas. its quota by 67% ty Campaign.' e A. nuni- 350 AT DISTRICT I CONVENTION AT CAMP WAHCONAH, PITTSFIELD, MASS., BREAK A. Z. A. RECORD club re of ghai, can er & Yuen nicism the rstood pro- price else lo our could done pro- ADIK WE UN-