1954 66 What Do You Think?" I New Shofar Feature See Page 8 the SH om Im- be- uc- Official Publication of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization vas AZA-BBG-BBYM-BBYW no 30th YEAR 6 APRIL, 1954 Office of Publications, Baltimore, Md. Send address changes to The Shofar, 1761 R St., N.W., Washington 9. D.C. Levi Fund Bisno Receives Beber Stands At Award; Lauds Jewish $1163.05 Community Workers an AZA and BBG contributions for the Leo N. Levi Hospital Los Angeles, Calif. be- Any since Sept. 1, 1953, start of The role and status of the professional worker in Jewish ally the current registration year, communal service were highlighted by Julius Bisno, former eri- stood at $1163.05 in mid- executive secretary of AZA, in accepting the 1953 Sam Beber ital March, the BBYO National Distinguished AZA Alumnus Award here, Feb. 14. step Office has announced. breakdown of the official figure Bisno, executive director of the Jewish Community t of showed that AZA has contributed Council of Los Angeles, told an m." $855.02, while BBG's have donated assembly of B'nai B'rith and BBYO New York economist, author, Iec- total of $308.03. leaders that he did not consider the turer, and radio-TV commentator. Award essentially as a testimonial The presentation was made by to him. "I prefer to think that it J. J. Lieberman, Chairman of the "Major Contribution" is really intended for all who have B'nai B'rith Youth Commission. To Levi Awaited made Jewish civil service their Lieberman paid tribute to both professional career," he said. Chicago Bisno and Klutznick for their con- sy A "major contribution" to the Klutznick Tribute tributions to American Jewish life. Leo be Council made N. Levi by connection Angeles Hospital with will the Memorial Bisno's career in Jewish com- Introduced By Newman the Los Youth munal service was lauded by Philip in M. Klutznick, international presi- Klutznick was introduced by BBYM-YW Three Pillar meeting dent of B'nai B'rith and second Donald E. Newman, last year's run a here April 4-5, it has been an- Grand Aleph Godol, who delivered Grand Aleph Godol. Arthur Sum- n mid- nounced. the principal address. Bisno, said mer, Aleph Godol of the Southern f Sep- myn Klutznick, had followed Moses' in- plans. junction to the Children of Israel California Region, introduced a Contributions are expected to to "choose life." The B'nai B'rith cantata by local BBYO members ble for which been ory to designated soar Levi Tag this Day month, as International Month, according has Leo to N. president asserted that Bisno has entitled, "Our Tomorrow." The helped many thousands of Jewish chairman of the committee on ar- 1 share national George Lefcoe, Community Miami, Service AZA Inter- youth and adults quench their thirst rangements was Moe Kudler, sec. xpected Chair- for public service and recognition. ond vice-president of B'nai B'rith man. placed Special campaign emphasis be will Klutznick himself was the first 1953 SAM BEBER AWARD winner, Julius Bisno, left, holds the ix day on the in com- recipient of the AZA Alumnus District Grand Lodge Four. plaque which was presented to him as the distinguished alumnus of al en- munities States Alephs throughout Canada, Lefcoe United said. the Award in 1951. The 1952 recipient In accepting the coveted award, and 1953 by J. J. Lieberman, right, chairman of the B'nai B'rith Youth was Leo M. Cherne, well-known raining will be armed with Tag Day Commission. The presentation, made in Los Angeles, was witnessed by Bisno said: een set kits, consisting of post cards, a a distinguished gathering of B'nai B'rith and civic leaders. Earlier "Twenty-five years ago, when I d some sample solicitation letter, literature in the day Mr. Bisno was honored at a breakfast attended by some New Opinion first came into Jewish communal (See LEVI, Page 6) 150 former AZA'ers and advisors. (See- Page 8 for other picture.) work as assistant to Phil Klutz- y Column Makes nick, the men and women who had entions, decided on Jewish communal serv- monies Shofar Debut ice as their life's work were indeed of dis- ers will small in number. A large propor- A new monthly feature, "What tion of these were engaged in what inter- Do You Think?", makes its bow was then still being called 'charity', t lead- with this issue of SHOFAR. (See metime page 8.) Positions in community organiza- tions, Center work, administration, ntative The column, which will pose a group work, community relations, different provocative question each am for and all the many other specialized month, is open to every member of ed ten- (See BISNO, Page 8) BBYO. The only requirement for 1 and letting us know "what you think" is that statements be limited to 50 Call For com- annual words. Writers whose opinions are Feb. 5 the most thought-producing will Mr. Houdini to con- have their statements printed. Everyone knows about Hou- on set- g and Every entry must be accompanied dini - the famous magician f their by a snapshot of the writer. There whose feats thrilled audiences all over the world. is no limit to the number of times But unfortunately most people an individual can submit his don't realize that putting out a opinions. newspaper such as SHOFAR e This month's question:""De You sometimes calls for the talents of a Houdini. Think Smoking Should Be Permit- un- ted On The Sabbath At BBYO Con- One of the easiest ways you and can be of help is to make cer- 35 ventions ?" has produced a variety tain that the news releases you of opinion. That's the way the edi- send contain: 1. the name of the tors of SHOFAR want the column chapter, and 2. the city in which ock, to be run. They want to hear from the chapter is located. und Envelopes are sometimes ents everyone! thrown away and the remain- rom PROUD PITTSBURGHERS. Framed by one of Pittsburgh's steel mills to add emphasis to their cam- The question for the May issue ing letters give no clue as to for paign slogan "Get On The Steel Beam," members of the Pittsburgh AZA Council show how their drive of "What Do You Think?' is: what city the item refers. With- and the Leo N. Levi Hospital is progressing. The drive, goal for which has been set at $280. is based on "no solicitations" pledge. Alephs raise funds by selling a variety of items and by doing such services as "What Type Of Articles Would out such proper identification an golf otherwise good news story is washing cars. Pictured, left to right, representing each of the seven AZA chapters in Pittsburgh, are: You Like To See In Shofar?" ball either incorrectly reported or Jerry Graff, Freedom AZA: Irving Rothman, Council Aleph Godol; Ted Katz, Victory AZA; Jerry So get out pen and paper and let not used at all. ses, Rudinstein, Sinai AZA South Hills AZA; Herb Friss, Fort Pitt AZA; Les Turk, Liberty AZA; Joel Shelkrot, SHOFAR know right away what So won't you please remem- row of rivets. and Lenny Bernstein, Squirrel Hill AZA. Chapters efforts on the chart are plotted by you think. Deadline for the May ber to include the chapter and a city in all future news stories? issue is April 12.