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Vol. 28, No. 13
COIiUMBUS, OHIO, PRIDAY, MARCH 31, 1D50
Devoted to Amerlcmn and Jewiih Ideali
UJF Campaign to Hold Mass Rally at New Center
Richard J. Abel, 1960 campaign chairman, announced today the schedule for the fast-approach- ine United Jewish Fund drive,
Highilgl)t of the plans includes a mass meeting at the new Com¬ munity Center which is being rushed to completion to accom: modate the huge gathering. At this rheeting, tentatively sched¬ uled for Sunday, May 14, a Pag¬ eant of Judaism will be depicted, in a moving tableau. The Joint Defense Appeal, one of the agencies aided by the UJF, vrtli
Eresent the fascinating story of ow civil and religious rights of Jews are protected throughout the U. S. and the world; and the fight to combat anti-Semitism is
being waged on every front.
Spotiignting the meeting will be a speech by a famous person¬ ality whose name will be an¬ nounced later. This renowned figure will fly to Columbus to be here on that momentous day. He will talk on behalf of the United Jewish Appeal, relating, the lat¬ est news from Israel.
There wlH be no solicitation at this meeting. Right now, circle this dale on your calendar: Sun¬ day, May 14 . . . the UJF mass rally. ,
'"This year," Mr. Abel explain¬ ed," ciassificalions will include: the Pace-Setters division, the Big Gifts division, the General .Gifts division,  the  Women's division.
and the all-important Junior division representing each Jun¬ ior organization in the Junior Jewish Community Council.
The first round-table, an in¬ formal question and answer meeling called the Pace-Setters Session, will be on April 11. Ex¬ perts from various agencies wili be on hand lo explain this year's needs. Questions concern¬ ing the activities and expendi¬ tures of each group will be an¬ swered to permit each leader to coordinate facts and make de¬ cisions in his own mind.
On Tuesday, April 25, the Pace- Setters division dinner will he held. Out-standing speakers from UJA anji JDA will be present.
**Israel: 1950** Project Announced
A tour and study seminar, "Israel — 1950," has been an¬ nounced by the Inter-Collegiate Zionist Federation of America, sponsors of the project in co¬ operation with the B'nai B'rith Hlliel Foundation.
Purpose of the trip is to af¬ ford American students the op-
Norm Cousins Lecture
Norman Cousins will lecture Tuesday, 8 pm., at the Univer¬ sity Hall Chapel on the Ohio State University campus. His topic will be "Don't Resign from the Human Race."
Mr. Cousins is editor of the Saturday Review of Literature and is a memlier of the National Board of United World Federa- llBta. He is widely known as a dynamic speaker on internation¬ al affairs and is being presented as part oif the Uriiversity lecture series.
COMMCNITY SEDER
B'nai B'rilh Hllel Foundation will have ifs traditional Passover Communily Sedel- today at 6:00 p. m.. In the Hlllel auditorium. Eileen Katz and Jack Hlrsch are .¦Student chairmen of the Plann¬ ing Committee. Rabbi Harry Kaplan will conduci the servites.
BRANCH CONFERENCE
The following T. I. Sislerhood members attended the Ohio-Ken¬ tucky Branch Conference in Cincinnati last Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday:
Mesdames H. Getz, S. Lopper, F. Roland, S. Subow, J. Gold¬ slager, Wm. Wasserstrom and Tobias Polster. Memliers on the board of this branch are Mrs. T. C. Polster, recording sec'y; Wm. Wasserstrom, H. Getz, S. Lopper and S. Subow on the executive board.
ZIONIST DISTRICT MEETS WEDNESDAY
An executive board meeting of the Columbus Zionist District will be held Wednesday, 8 p. m., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yenkin, 2735 Powell,
"Gallery Players" is
Selected Title for
Theatre Group
Tljanks to Mrs. Melville Frank and Mrs. Joe Honig, the "Little Theatre Group" has an official title: "The Gallery Players."
At the March 22 meeting at the home of Mrs. Aaron Zacks. the group discussed the initial production, "Hay Fever," by Noel Coward, to be presented May 25-27-28 under the direction of Mr. Frank Jakes. Two addi¬ tional parts will be cast at a special casting Tuesday qvening, April 9, 7:30, at the Excelsior Club. All those interested are in¬ vited to try out.
Foliowing.the casting meeting at 8:15, the regular session wlU be held. An interesting program has been planned. Memberships for charter members are still be¬ ing taken and welcomed.
portunily to witness al first¬ hand the social and political forces that are shaping the ful- ture of Israel, in the hope of bringing aixjut a clear under¬ standing of the background and aspirations of the new State. To this end, the program is general¬ ly Informal, providing a maxi¬ mum of direct observation, with group discussions serving to in¬ tegrate actual experience with the ideas presented in fundamen¬ tal lectures.
The program in Israel is under the auspices of several official organizations. The Jewish Agency and the Jewish National
Rabbi Adler Speaker
Rabbi Nathan,Zelizer and the officers of the Gfongregation Tif¬ ereth Israel are happy to an¬ nounce that Rabbi Morris Adler, of Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Detroit, will be the guest speak¬ er at the second annual inslalla¬ lion banquet in the social hall of Broad St. Temple, Sunday, May 7 al 6:30 p. m.
"The newly-ejected officers of the congregation will be install¬ ed  by   Itabfai  Zelizer.
Ral)t)i Adler Is one of the oul- .s'tandlng leaders in Conservative Judaism and has played a prom¬ inent role in the formulation of Conservative Jewish Philosophy. Members and friends of the Con¬ gregation are urged to attend. Reserve the dale now.
AZA KE-ORGANIZES
New officers of the re-organ¬ ized AZA Chapter 155 are: Ber¬ nard Kanter, Aleph Godoi; Louie Welsman, Aleph S'gan; Stuart Seligson, Alepfi Mazltir; Bruce Feldman, Aleph Gisbor; Al Hor- V a t h, Aiepri Shotare Godol; Stuart Benis, Aleph Sh6tare Ko- tone; Earl Soule, Aleph Sofar; Herble Solomon, Aleph Cohn Godoi.
The chapter is currenlly plann¬ ing its annual Sweetheart Dance, scheduled May 27. A stag affair will be held Apr. 15 and a hay¬ ride on May 6.
HEBREW SCHOOL
In connection wilh the obser¬ vance of Passover, Hebrew School classes wili not be held during the week of Passover. The regular schedule of classes wili be resumed Tuesday afler¬ noon, April 11.
PASSOVBIR GIPTB
Senior Hadassah is selling plastic tablecloths which dre verv appropriate for Passoyer The tablecloths are imprinted with designs signifying the var¬ ious holidays; some cloths have scenes trom larael on them. The tablecloths come in two sizes; the 54 x 54 sells for $2., and the 54 X 72 sells for $2.50. Also available are white satin "chal- oh" covers, at $2. These items make very lovely gifts and are very nice to have In the home.
Pleiise contact Mrs. William Papier, 1018 Studer Ave., FA. 9197, for the tablecloths or the "chaloh" cover. All proceeds from the sale ot these items go to Child Welfare and Youth Ali¬ yah.
Fund have undertaken the joint responsibility lo provide the physical facilitle.s—food, accom- rhodations and transportation, as well as the broad outlines of the educational program: The Hebrew University is cooperat¬ ing in providing personnel for key lectures and group discus¬ sions.
For the first three weeks the program wili be conducted in Jerusalem. Several weeks will be spent in Haifa and Ih Tel Aviv and one week is scheduled on a kibbutz. In addition the group will spend a week in Paris.
Further information as well as application blanks, may be o\> lainied al Hillei, UN. 4457.
The Big Gifts dinner this year will take place at Winding Hoi- low Country Club, Tuesday eve¬ ning. May 16. The dinner will feature speakers of the UJA and the JDA, jusl returned from Is¬ rael. They wlil relay first-hand information on the needs and conditions existing overseas.
The Women's Division dinner meeting will be held, on the fol¬ lowing evening. May 17, with many of the same speakers on hand lo give the women of Co¬ lumbus the opportunity lo hear the full facts from eye-witness reporl.s. Also on May 17, volun¬ leers who have offered their lime and services because of the great need this year, will begin
to visit every Jewish family and business . . . lo solicit their aid in this WORTHIEST OF WORTHY CAUSES.
This year, the UJF campaign will be of short duration. How¬ ever, with the need so vital, with the people of Israel stretching their resources to the breaking point to provide for the flow of homeless immigrants from Eur¬ ope, Africa, and the Middle East, leaders of the UJF believe the goal will be reached long tiefore the closing day. Money raised through Ihe Unlled Jewish fund are allocated lo over 45 conslltu- enl agencies furnishing soiice and aid lo millions of Jews both dt home and overseas.
"Arms For Israel" Is Appeal Of B'nai B'rith's President
WASHINGTON. (JTA) — Frank Goldman, who was reelected national president of B'nai B'rith last week, announced that he will make appropriate representations to the U.S. government and lo the United Nations to use their good offices to cut off the flow of arms to Arab countries.
This step wiii be laken in accordance with a resolution adopt¬ ed al the national convention of B'nai B'rith. The resolution said thai if the Arab countries continue receiving arms, B'nai - B.'rith officials should help the people of Israel obtain the arms necessary lo defend themselves against attack. The resolution also urged Ihatlhe Jerusalem area should be maintained as an iiitegral part of the stale of Israel.
RED CROSS HEAD COIVIMENDS COUNCIL WOIVIEN
Mrs. Rishard Argo, head of the Residential Division in the recently completed Red Cross Drive, has commended the Council of Jewish. Women Ihrough ils Red Cross chairman. Mrs. Louis Ruben, for lis part in heading the mld-Soulh-Easl division in ti»e mosl successful drive over conducted In that area. Cooperating   with   Council   in
the drive were teams from Had¬ a.s.sah. Broad St. Temple and Bryden Rd.. Temple Sisterhoods. Mrs. Ruben was assisted by Mrs. .lack .Silberstein and Mrs. Leon Friedman.
To Mal<e Plans For Israel Anniversary
Daniel Harrison, presi¬ dent of the Columbus Zion¬ ist District, invites all or¬ ganizations of Columbua to send two represenlatlves to a meeting at Schonthal Cenier next Thursday, 8 p. m. Purpose of the meet¬ ing is to arrange a com¬ munity - wide celebration, observing the second anni¬ versary of Israel's inde¬ pendence.
No other invitations are being issued.
A. A. SISTERHOOD
Remember the Agudalh Achim sislerhood rummage sale when doing your Spring cleaning this year. Any clothing old or new that you can contribute will be appreciated.
Mrs. Dave Galser, chairman, and Mrs. J. Barnett, co-chair^ man, have secured 901 Mt. Ver¬ non Ave., for April 17-18, when ail clothing will be put on sale. Tine money derived from this sale wiii go towards the erection ofthe new Agudath Achlm syn¬ agogue; so if you have anything to contribute to the drive you may call one of the following members of the pick-up squad:
Mrs. Oscar Berman, EV. 5698; Mrs. Jack Davis, KI. 3119; Mrs. Charles Friedman, FA. 6093; Mrs. Jack Freedman, DO. 143&; Mrs. Wm. Rosen, DO. 0182; Mrs. Max Schottenstein, FA. 8028; Mrs. Jos. Schwartz,    DO.    9686;
Mrs. Gerald Segal, FA. 5839; Mrs
Popj, Valcov, DO. 8375 and Mrs. Abe
Segal. Harold Topy, DO. 1901; Mrs. Sam
Yenkln. FA. 1774.
T. I. SISTERHOOD TO AID TORAH .SCHOLARSHIP
The April meeting of the Tif¬ ereth Israel SLsterhood will be dedicated lo the Torah Scholar- -ship Fund, Monday, April 10, 1 pm. A dessert luncheon will pre¬ cede the meeting, which will be followed by a very elaborate pro¬ gram. Much effort has been made by the chairman, Mrs. Cody Zellzer, and the Torah Scholarship I'" u n d chairman, Mrs. Louis Schiezinger, and their commitlees to make this a most inspiring afternoon.
The opening prayer will be read by Mrs. Ai Michaelson and a newscast by Mrs. Harold Har¬ ris. A tour Ihrough the Theologi¬ cal Seminary with colored slides will also be presented, with Mrs. Jerome Gross as hqrralor.
Also participating on this pro¬ gram will be Mesdames Sam Nedelman, Milton Leeman, Ben Shenker, Miriam Polster, Na¬ than Nedelman and Oscar Sml¬ lack. Inasmuch as there is no school on that date, plans are being made to care for the youngsters.
The Sisterhood's installation luncheon is scheduled for Mon¬ day, May 8, al 12:30 pm.
Notice: A request is being made for a radio or record play¬ er for the Veterans Hospital, Clinton, Iowa. Contact Mrs. E. E. Kellner, FA. 6587.
DR. POX AT AHAVATH SHOLOBt
Dr. Marvin Fox will speak at Passover services at the . Aha¬ vath Sholom congregation this Sunday and Monday. Services win begin both days promptly at 9 am. Dr. Fox will speak at 10:30. On Sunday . morning his topic will be "WKat Makes Us Differ¬ ent?" *
On Monday he will address the congregation on the subject, "The Bread of Affiictioa"
Evening services will begin at 6:30 on both Saturday and Sun¬ day. AU membera and friends of Ahavath Sholom congregation are invited.
Another of the resolutions ap¬ proved by the delegates at the closing session urged the enact¬ ment of fair education practices laws and the abolition of the racial and religious quota sys¬ tems in admission requirements of certain colleges. Another reso¬ lution reaffirmed B'nai B'rith support for President Truman's full civil rights program. The B'nai B'rilh membership was urged to exert its efforts to se¬ cure the enactment of federal civil rights legislation as well as state laws prohibiting discrimi¬ nation In'employment und In ed¬ ucation.
Other resolutions recommend¬ ed the enactment of legislation declaring null and void any re¬ strictive covenant based on race, color, creed or national origin. They also advocated a public housing program lo provide all Americans wilh decent' housing, bul free of racial and religious discrimination.
The convention adopted a reso¬ lution deploring the enactment of the "watered-down F.E.P.C. bill" by the House. The resoiu-
I. W. Garek, well-known local leader and president of the new Jewish Center, was named one of the vlce-presl- denta of the National Order of B'nai B'rith at last week's convention In Washington, D. (\ This well-deserved honor came to Mr. Oarek in recogni¬ tion of his many years of faithful, devoted service to B'nai B'rith.
lion urged the Senate lo resiore the provisions of the original bill. The convention decided to withdraw the B'nai B'riyj Bowl¬ ing Association from the Ameri¬ can Bowling Congress, unless the latter takes steps to assure the discontinuance of its dla- criminalory racial policy with regard to membership admis¬ sions.
Plans were made at the con¬ vention for the opening of a Hil¬ lel Foundation at the Hebrew University in Israel. The con¬ vention also adopted a resolu¬ tion urging home rule for the District of Columbia, condemn¬ ing segregatipn here, and asking that It be removed as soon as practicable. Another resolution was approved which urged the Senate to ratify the United Na- (Omdaaed « Pi(« e> <
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