Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1949-07-22

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CHRONICLE
Yif\// Serving Colurtibus an<i Cenlral Ohio Jewieh Commu^llly MM.
Vol. 27, No. 20
C'OLUJUBUS, OHIO,'fRID)IY, .IULY 22, 1040
Devoted    to   ' Amei^lcan and   Jewish    Ideals
RECRUIT WORKERS IN DRIVE FOR BLOOD DONORS
Approximately 100 peraong at¬ tended the meeting of the Jew¬ ish Blood Dortor Council held Tuesday evening at Red Cross Headquarters, JO E. Town St.
Mi's, .lerome Gross, chairman, report.s that Ihe respon.se to the Red Cross Wood Program as pre¬ .sented at the meeting by Anth¬ ony L. Schiuleg, Center director, was excellent. A number of tho.se pre.sent signed donor pledge cards.
¦ Success for the recruitment of" donors In the .lewish community is predicted by Mrs. Gross. "How¬ ever, such succe.ss can ofily be
realized, she pointed out, as each adult becomes fully aware of the Importancie of the Red Cross Blood program lo the com¬ munity In having sufficient blood on hand to meet require¬ ments of all of the county's ho.s- pltaLs.
This can only be accomplished when each healthy man and Wo¬ man hetween the ages of 18 and fiO years feels his responsibility to this community program by donating a pint of blooilat least once  each  year.
Recruitment workers will be contacting every .lewish adult in.
Plain Talk
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BY AL SEOAL
In our town, the other week, died the monumental Rabbi David Phlllpson. He was Justly proud in his title: Dean of Reform rabbLs. All the others who had started with him on^the stream¬ lined progress of Reform, In the early 1880's, long had gone before him. He was like a stately edifice left over by time which had re¬ duced all Its nelghbors'to the dust.
His obituary was printed.In this column an.hLs 85th birthday— l-wo years ago—by way of a birthday gift. ' He had a^Ked tor It In a moment of laughing whimsey. I  had    writte^n    his    obituary
some 10 years before for the daily newspaper on which I earn my living. Dr. Phlilpsoi\, had been seriously 111, and, in the practice of the press, his obitu¬ ary was written "against the -iiuinient of his death which seemed imminent then. . He kept his obituary waiting in our files until the other week, for he returned to health and strength. Some time later I told him: Doctor, you know, I have your obituary all written and ready. I hope It won't have to be used for many years"..
"I'd like tb read It", he said. "It would be nice to know what's going ip be said of me in the hour of my death".
For his 85th birthday I let him see It In this column. He was thankful . . . "The best of birthday gifts", he said.
So this column can be no obi¬ tuary In the the sense of his vital statistics and all that, it shall be a quick look at Reform In Its current 'scene and that should be i| timely survey ncnv that the la.st and stateliest of its old landmarks has fallen. . Dr. Phinpson In his latter years had seen many changes coming over Reform Judaism, its congregations and its rabbis. He belonged to the remote, early time when Reform, In the fresh eagerness of Its youth, threw off not only the stuffier gar¬ ments of Jewish tradition but .some, of the more lovely ones, tO(5.
Services in Reform temples used to present the severe, nak¬ ed austerity of some of the churches. Orthodox people used to ask. Just what difference is there between the services of a geform temple' and those, say, df a Unitarian church? Where is the distinctly Jewlsh'coiuent?
Reform had rationaliapd itself down to the bare bones of Juda¬ ism. Its rabbis were frequently magnificent m.en who In their extramural activities brought great credit to their Jewish com¬ munities. Some of them were spoken of as rabbis to the Chrlst- la'ns. This was a left-handed trib¬ ute to the high respect in which they were held Iq the general communfty: it also suggested that   Reform   rabbis   should   be
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ANTI.8EMITISM IN    . BRITAIN DECLINES
LONDON, (JTA)—A meeting of the Board of Deputies of British Jews was told this week by its defense committee that "there is at the moment a de¬ cline In organized anti-Semitism hi Britain." The report added, however, that "vigilance should not be relaxed since there might be a resurgence of anti-Semitism and Fascism" if the economic situation in England worsens.
ThjeJ Board of Deputiesj of Britlsn Jews is considering mak¬ ing strong representations to the Home Office in connection with a decision made by the Council of Municipal Corporations to hold municipal elections In 1950 and 1951 on a Saturday.
When H. Hopkins, town clerk of Darlington, asked at a meet¬ ing whether tt had been consid¬ ered that this meant dlsenfrarl- ehlsing J«ws, Sir Miles Mitchell, of Manchester, chairman of the general purposes committee, as¬ serted: "we'had full representa¬ tion on that point, and .have con¬ sidered it" -"rhe Board of Depu¬ ties, however, was not informed of the decision,  it was learned.
the.community In the next few weeks and it is expected that everyone who is able to' donate will sign a donor pledge card.
Mrs. Jo.seph. Sch.ecter, chair¬ man of the women's division of the recruitment committee, an¬ nounces these additional mem¬ bers: Mrs.jjJ^eon Handler, Mrs. Stanley Nfit-ak, Mrs. Ray Wells, .Mrs. RicTiard Letison, Mrs. Wil¬ liam (loldberg, Mrs. Grant Bran¬ don and Mrs. Arnold Sher.
Mr. Richard firundstein, chair¬ man of H'nal B'riih dlvl.slon, an¬ nounces the following members of the sub-committee headed bv IVIyei" Mellman: Julian Harnett, .'Vlurray Harnett, Sidney Blatt, Dave Hlue, Irving Echt, Morton Ginsburg, Aaron Kahn, Leon Handler. Richard LlebernKin. Ham Lubin. Norman Mathless. .-Mfrcd Ro.sen. Harold .Seigelman, Arnold Sher, Saijford Topolosky, Lou Venlck, Arnold Grossman, Sidney Wa.sserstrom and Nathan Nedelman;
Commiltees are still being, or¬ ganized, .said Mrs.' Gnjss, and an¬ nouncement of additional mem bers will be made al a later date.
On the .lewish Community Honor Roll at the Red GroSs Re¬ gional Blodd Center during the first two weeks in July are: Mrs. Fanny Greenberg, 653 Carpenter St., Max Bloch, 178-1 Bide-A-Wee I'ark, Mrs. Ruth Quinn, 126 N. Roosevelt Ave., Sam Friedman, 970 Gilbert St.. Alfred Ro.sen. 1267 Bryden Rd., Maxlne C. Pap¬ urt. 369 Fairwood Ave., Mrs. Jerome Folkman, 25,38 Maryland Ave., and Irwln Bamberger, 60 E. Main St.
Thousands Jam tTel Aviv to/Witness Army
Day Parade; Weizmanivrays Tribute
,To Isra^Fs Battlfe Heroes
TEL AVIV, (.ITA^—Hundreds af thousands'of' Israelis con¬ verged on Tel Aviv this week to celebrate Army Day and pay tri¬ bute to the young stale's victorious troops, A .perfectly-timed military procession paraded, through the heart'of the olty tp a Tel Aviv suburb where a crowd estimated at 50,000 witnessed Presi¬ dent Chalm Weizmann bestow medals or valor and dislincllon on eight Army heroes.. Four (iwards were also made posthyhiously to the families (if slain heroes.'
All roofs, windows, balconies and public buildings were be- flagged for the occasion. F'ormalions of Flying Fortresses and Israeli fighters flew overhead. Al 4 p. m., the entire populace pau.sed to honor the memory of tho.se who made the .final .sacrifice in the liberation of the young state. Cannons were fired and sirens sounded during this period.
Premier David Hen Gurion, ad-i' —-
dressing the celebrants from the  1 ,.!, I        i '       .     ¦ reviewing stand  where  he  was 11":" L'  '""'' ."-eale  in  peace.  But surrounded  by  top  government  ''''"' '"' officials a.s well as inemliers of
CONVENTION OP JEWISH PHARMACISTS
BOSTON, (JTA)—The Jubilee convention of Rho Phi, world¬ wide fraternity of pharipaclgts of the Jewish' fatth, opened here this week With delegates from all parts of the United States and Canada In ' attendance. Among several awards to be given b.y the fraternity will be one . lb Rev. William C. Kernan, execu¬ tive director of the Institute for American Democracy, for "deve¬ loping a .sound program for uni¬ ty among Americans of every race, creed, color and national origin."
TRIPOLI   JEWS ARRIVE
HAIFA, -(JTA),—A group of 720 Jewish Immigrants from 'Tripolilania. arrivetl here this week aboard the S. S. Caserta. The new arrivals represent the first contingent Of an anticipated large-scale movement of Jews from North Africa lo the Jewish state.
the diplomatic corps and other notable.s, declared:. "Herzl's spirit pervades the newly-rebuilt state of Israel. The bravery and acts of our Army will stand out in world history and are com¬ parable to valorous chapters In the Rlble. Our aspirations for peace and friendship with the Arab states carry a determina¬ tion for the welfare and develop¬ ment of all Middle Eiistern coun¬ tries, bul we must riot discount Ihe factors that persist "in em¬ bittering relations between Is¬ rael and her Arab neighbors.
"Despite   (lur   victories,"   the Israeli   Premier  continued,  "we must pledge ourselves always to be prepared and to    train    our Army   with   the   latest  military technical    developments."    M r. Ben   Gurlon '^emphasized    that "fate ordered and history prov¬ ed  that  large-scale  Immfgratibn and colonization are Imperative foE-^hecking    enemy    encircle- menC"  He  appealed  to   Israel's yOuth   to  devote  their   lives   to the defense of the homeland. Spcctjilors   were   deeply moved when an Ittraell hero— Gena SImantov—who lost both his arms jiiul legs .was carried to the platform to be decorated for   his   valor   by   President Weizmann. , (
Posthumous decorations were awarded to: Zvl Slebeh-bomMn Israel In 1925 and killed In .the Negev: Itzhak Armonl, 6orh In Israel In 1929,. Emanuel Landau, born in Poland In 1928, killed neal- Haifa: Zerubavei Horwltz, born in Lithuania in 1929, killed in thei^Galilee. Living recipients of th^'awards were: Abraham Avigdorov, Yohal Ben Nun, Emll Brig, Arleh Marcovitch, R6n Feller, Yalr Rakhell, Gena SIm¬ antov and Ben ZIon Leilner.
In an Order of the Day broad¬ cast o\ L r the official "Voice of Israel" .station, Brlg..J3en. Yaa- cov Dori, Army Chief- of staff, urged the strengthening Qf the Jewish stale's defenses as a means of ensuring peace for the new mition. Gen. Dorl's Orde.r reads: /
' "Our mission 'has not yet been accomplished. We do not seek war,  and our only desire  is to
mles of the Arab-stale.T- crowd at our frontiers, and Iheir governments speak of tak¬ ing up arms, there can be ho security for peace. We Israeli .soldiers are today called upon lo ' Increase our strength. We need a popular people's army, with commanders and .soldiers of high professional standards, ail serving under iron di.scipline. We shall carry out our mi.ssion with the .same itrdor that fired the souls of our pioneers."
In .leru.salem, Israel's chief de-legate to the United Nations, "Aubrey S. Eban, addre.sslng a military parade held ".some¬ where In a -.leru.salem camp, de¬ clared that the "Arab world has not yet reconciled it.self lo the idea of defeat and is contemplat¬ ing revenge. Political pressure against our claim to Jerusalem is lessening and every soldier can do much by helping lo ob- .serve the .sanctity of the Holy Places," Mr. Eban continued.
He listed last year's most Im¬ portant achievements as Israel's military victory, establishment of the government. International recognition of the Jewish state and the return of exiled, Je.ws to^ lsra<ij. ^"—^   ¦
Obsjervers liere, explaining the sniaU-scale observance of Army /Day' in Jerusalem, pointed out ^at It was Inopportuhe for Js¬ rael to . display its military strength-wWle the mixed armis¬ tice commission was in Jerusa¬ lem to discuss the reductloil of forces In  the  Holy City.
HILLEL BROADCASTS
The B'nal B'rith Hillel Foun¬ dation win pre.sent a series of radio broadcasts iased on great devotional literature Monday through Friday,- on the campus radio station, WOSU, 8:30 to 8:45 a. m. The following programs will be presented:
July 2f)—"Religious Services" —Student conducted.
July 26—"Ethics of the Fath¬ ers"—Sara Dalkowltz.
July    27 — "Ernest    Bloch"— ¦ Jerry Papier.
July 28-^ Prayers for Brother¬ hood"—Sara Dalkowltz.
July 29—'iPook of Books"— Dramatic presentation of Eter¬ nal  Light script.
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ISRAELIS ACCLAIM IZLER SOLOMON
WINANS  TO   HOLD GRAND OPBWNG
Messrs. Harry 6fi^ Llovd Graceman .extend a cordial in- viiation toAyo" and yours to the grand opehing next Mon¬ day (July 251 of the C. C. Wlrana Co. store, UO S. High St.       . .   -
See pages 4-5 of this week's issue for special announce¬ ment.
Izler Solomon, cabling from Israel, where he is now guest conducting, staled that he was shocked at the decision sus¬ pending the Columbus Philhar¬ monic. My deepest sympathy to the thousands of music lovers, to the tireless workers and to the orchestra members." This is the only word received from Mr. Solomon since the Board of Dir¬ ectors of the orchestra announc¬ ed that the 1949-50 season would lie suspended, due lo lack ot funds.
Mr. Solomon, music director of t h e Columbus Philharmonic since its Inception In 194]," is now guest conducting In Israel. His wife Sevl, and their 14-month old son. David, are with him in Tel Aviv.
A report from Tel Aviv, dated June 6 and recently received by the orchestra' office, describes Mr. Solomoh's activities in Is¬ rael:
"An ovation such as seldom (las been accorjled a visiting con¬ ductor In Israel'•greeted the re- t-urn of Izler Solomon to the Is¬ rael Philharmonic's concert hall in Tel Aviv on May 21. For ful¬ ly 10 mnutes the capacity aud¬ ience • uplauded, stompeij and whlstlvid as the slight, black- haired   figure—dispensing Avlth
the conductor's baton— stepped on the podium. Seated In front, next to the Israeli Minister of Justice, the American Ambas.sa- dor, Mr. James A. M(;Donald, vigorously joined"'in the enthus¬ iastic welcome.
"Ever since Izler Solcjmon came from the U.S.A. to make music In-Israel last spring, five days iiftJr it had proclaimed its independence ancf at a time when a visit to the new state meanl-reai danger since war was already raging Tn the country, he has occupied a special place In the affections of the public which acclaim not only his ex¬ pert musicianship but also his courage and warmhearted gen¬ erosity of spirit. The community
ha.-! not forgotten that Solomon carried out a grurflng concert schedule in precarious days, and that he was the/first to bring music b^ck to /Jerusalem,' tak¬ ing Ihe orchestra musicUins in- armored buses along the "Burma Road" in the i^ays oF the July truce  last  yejlr.
¦ "This season the conductor has been engaged to lead the last t\vo subscription series of the season and to take over the.summer concerts which continue up lo the beginning of August. In the 17 days he has been here he hps conducted U concerts, nine' of them repeats of the subscription con("eris and two of ihepi "spec¬ ials" in Tel .-^ilv. The subscrip¬ tion program was given twice in
Herkie Styles at London's Palladium
Herrnan Silverman, known piofessloiiaily aS Herkie Styles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Silverman, "109 Kossuth St. In Columbui^, Is now appearing at Ihe famed Palladium- Theatre in London, Eng., as the rtlaster of ceremonies for the Benny Goodman show which is now louring Europa. The troupe will be at the Palladium for t(vO more weeks before BmUarking for key cities In France, Germany and Israel.
Friends may correspond with Herkie by writing to the " Palladlttm Theatre in London.
Haifa und once in Jerusalem where the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra played lo a liall in which every seat was taken and 300 standing places sold.  ''
"On- June 8, Izler Solomon is to conduct the first concert of. the last subscription set4es. Alex. - adder Uni,ns(ty will make his" first appearance as soloist play¬ ing, and Mr..Solomonlslntroduc- l.ng Hirt'desmith's. Philharmonic Concertp" to the- public, in line with his policy of presenting an. unfamiliar and stimulating work In'eacH program." ¦
"Commencing June 19, Solo¬ mon will conduct a weekly open air concert in the Garden City ol Rama't Gan, close to Tel Aviv; und is also scheduled to conduct in . the orange-grov\(lng colony of Rahovoth,' where the Israeli President, Dr. Chalm Welzmann, has his home."
In spite of the heavy schedule, the conductor Jlnds time to meet young combosers ahd Instrumen-. tallats of the country, iind takea I an interest In their woiJ<. He ia j also ac(juulnting the Israel! mua- lie lovers with ilevelopments In the field of AmericUn music anti 'has already put ColufnbuS-and \ Its symphony orchestra pn Is^ .'raell'ii nitiiilc map.
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