Ohio Jewish chronicle. (Columbus, Ohio), 1923-05-25

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A WEEICLY NEWSPAPER FOR THE JEWISH HOME
Volume VI — No. i
COLUMBUS, GlilO, MAY 25, 1923
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CONFERENCE OF UNITED SYNAGOG ENDS SESSIONS
Establishes Permanent Mid-'West
Branch With Central Offices
in Kansas City
ANNOUNCES LAUNCHING OF $1,00»,000 CAMPAIGN
KANSAS CltY.--For the first lime ili the liistory of Atnericaii Jevyry, rep; rcsentatives of Jewish Gominiinitics in Misiioiiri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Wiscoii- .siii, 'Noliraska, Iowa, Illinois and Colo¬ rado, gathered In K.-»nsas City for the purpose of streiiBthciiing traditional Judaism in tlie Middle West. It was an inspiration to note how representatives of Jewish communities in six states ear¬ nestly, even fervently, attaclccfj the prohlcm of intcnsifyinB the Jewish work being done in the middle,west. Every phase of the problem, the, school, work by the adolescent society, young people, college students, Jewish work in the small communities amongst farmers, the ^strengthening of the religious life in the home, wcre given adequate consid¬ eration at the conference and definite action was taken on them at the ses¬ sions of  the  conference.
The Conference opened at 10:3() A. M., Sunday morning. May l.'lth. Rabbi •Herman M. Cohen of the Congregation Beth Sholom, Kansas City, presided. Ra'bbi  Morris   Teller  of  Tulsa,  Okla-
• lioma, delivered the opening prayer. Mr. J. J. Taxman, president of the Congre¬ gation Beth Sholom, welcomed the dele¬ gates in the name of the Congregation.
Rabbi Samuel M. Col'iqn, the execu¬ tive director of the United Synagogue, delivered the address on the United Synagogue.   He said in part;
Jewish Religious Education
Primarily vve are met to consider the Jewish religious and educational prob¬ lems from their local aspects. The diffi¬ culties our brethren are experiencing locally in their Jewish work have taken . a complexion all their own and through conferences, discussion and appropriate action, we hope to begin the work of overcoming them. In principle hov/- ever, ^r probki'.i^. rtrf, natlrtii-wide f^L.
,, with but-slighi; mo'dificalibn the methods adopted for their general elevation would be applicable in the middle west also.
The Educational committee of the United Synagogue believes in utilizing every possible inodern appliance. It is now engaged in editing motion pictures dealing with Biblical and other Jewish subjects which can be made valuable adjuncts in our educational vvork. It is also preparing material for phonograph records of chants and hymns used in home services and congregational sing¬ ing. These records will be helpful in restoring something of the religious at¬ mosphere of the home and in training our children in the singing of Jewish chants and responses in the Synagogues of smaller communities.
Every Jevvish religions and educa¬ tional institution suffers because the col¬ lege graduate is not sufficiently loyal to be willing to give of his rich store of knowledge and wisdom to their care and guidance. Few, indeed, are our culti¬ vated men and women who retain an interest  in  traditional  Judaism.
Traditional Judaism is not afraid of learning research or scie,nce. I do not believe that the safety and strength of our faith lies in,darkness, obscuration and ignorance. ".And thou shalt teach them to thy children," is one of our most important commandments. We are .so profoundly convinced of the truth of our faith that scientific discovery and even speculation cannot harm it or de¬ tract from its spiritual value. Biology, geology, astronomy, physics, chemistry are not in contradiction to Judaism nor are we afraid of the theories explain¬ ing evolution. We vvould not favor any limitation upon onr universities with regards to their subject of instructions.
It is not the teaching at the colleges that estrange them from our faith and religion. It is the more vexing fact that we tio not look after their religious life adequately when they are at college. After all, the average college student is only in the later adolescent period. He still requires counsel and guidance'and if wisely teneilerd, hP will accept it. One outstanding achievement of, • the United Synagogue in this field is the establishing of student houses which are not only dorinitories and kosher restau¬ rants, but what is more important our social antr Jewish educational centers. One in Columbia University and the other at the University of Pennsylvahia. In a number of universities courses are given by our Rabbis in Biblical and I other Jewish.subjects. In other college centers the general Jewish population has heen organized to arrange the finic-
• tions that would enable the college stu¬ dent to enter into the Jewish life of the
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IBE TWENTY-ONE CONFIRMANTS OF TEMPLE ISRAEL CONGREGATION, MONDAY, MAY 21st 1923
03 J.T.A. TO CONTINUE IN RUSSIA DESPITE ARA'S WITHDRAWAL
Dr. Boris D. Bogen, Returning to
Russia, Says Liquidation
Is Unthinkable
STARVATION DOUBLED SINCE CESSATION OF ARA
FRONT ROW (From left to right) — Maxino Cohen, 1794 Oak St.; Grocer (Blasbcrg, 1868 Bryden Road; Mildred Frcidenberir, 411 S. Ohio Ave.; Bessie Stone, 651  Fairwood Ave.;  Corrine Rosenthal, 510 E. Livingstone, A\jj<3 Ev«ilyn Stone, ISDl Bryden Road;  Matilda Davis, 562 E. Fulton St.;  Sadie
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SECOND ROW (From left to right) — Ida Leah Loewenstein, 135 fkaiiktm Park W.j Sclma Zeiger, 1233 Bryden Road; Josephine Copenhagen, 497 Carpenter St.; Alcen Wetstein, 36 Brunson Ave.; Josephine 'Vustefcl^iS'kview and Broad; Annabelle Skuller, 287 S. Champion Ave.; Anna Hemmel- stein, 532 E. Fulton St.  ' \.     ;|v«i^s»,.
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THIRD ROW (From left to right) — George Simpson, 40S> Foirwodd'/!|„t,. Bornheim, 1039 E. Main St.;  Cyril Goldston, 1119 JE.. Fulton StS.}   i   T
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SOVIET COURT SENTENCES MALAMDIM, GABOYIM
MOSCOW.—(J. T. A.).—Tried be¬ fore a tribunal where Yiddish was spoken exclusively, twelve orthodox teachers and synagogue trustees of Bobruisk were found guilty of acting contrary to the law prohibiting reli¬ gious instruction. One "malamed" was sentenced to one year's hard labor, the remaining melamdim being freed on ac¬ count of their old age. The trustees, however, were sentenced to pay a fine of $100 each.
Rabbi A. M. Ashinsky of Pittsburgh to be Guest of This City
On   Wednesday   Evening,   May 30th, at Beth Jacob Congrega¬ tion Mass Meeting
COMES HERE IN CAUSE OF MIZRACHI ORGANIZATION
The Columbus Jevvish Community will be honored tin's week vvith the com¬ ing of Rabbi A. M. Ashinsky of Pitts-
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MOSCOW.—(J. T. A.).-The ap¬ proaching departure of the American Relief Administration from Russia docs not affect the status or activities of the joint distribution committee, the J. T, A. learns authoritatively here. The JDC is rcmahiing in Russia in accord¬ ance vvith the agreement entered into with the Soviet government.
'it is probable that the committee's i activilics will be concentrated hereafter on the reconstruction rather than on re¬ lief phases, although relief, too, will be continued in many districts in the Ukraine, where the feeding is still neces¬ sary,  it  is announced.
Virtual confirmation of this report was obtained by. the J, T. A., prior to the receipt of this dispatch, from Dr. Boris D. Bogen, the JDC's representative in Russia, vvho is leaving Nevv 'York on Saturday to return to Moscow. "There can be no talk of liquidating the present program in Russia," Dii. Bogen .stated, answering a question as to the JDC's future plans.    He continued :
"The 'Joint's' independent program in Russia has proven highly successful. It must continue with the same temper. This program includes the care of de¬ pendent children, 50,000 of whpm are in institutions supported by the JDC. It inchides also the rehabilitation of the old medical institutions, as well as other Jevvish Institutions which have fallen into disu.se, relief to families and indi¬ viduals. In this vvork the JDC enjoys full co-operation of the Soviet govern¬ ment's agencies and the leading]Jewish organizations.
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Overflowing Attendance Largest Class in the
Most Inspiring Ceremonies of Temple Israel Religious-
Not a ripple marred the beautiful am I  great  deeds of  service, has  made con-
impressive confirmation service held last Monday morning at the Brydci Road Temple at which twenty-one boy and girls vvere confirmed, Rabbi Jacol Tarshish olficiating. From beginning ti end a smoothness rounded even th niiiiiitest detail.
The temple, with its deconitions o spring .ulants and palms, filled to ca pacily, the confirmants in tbeir lovel; white gowns and carrying corsages o: white roses, marching down the ish lead by onr beloved "Dad" Schontha formed a beautiful picture long to bi remembered hy "all who witnessed tlu ceremony
The confirmants vowed to live up td the teachings of their devoted parents, their teachers and their religion, so tlK-^t they might be a blessing to their couii¬ try and their 'race. So fervent were their prayers and so touching their se- leclioiis that tears vvere brought to the eyes of many in the assembly. j
Mr. Schonthal vvho for tile past twenty-five years, alon-j; vvith  his other
SOVIET EXPELS
JEWISH DIPLOMAT
Rauiii a. M, Ashinsky. ¦
burgh, Pa„ vvho is not only the most beloved Orthodox leader of the Western Pennsylvania Community, but a spirit¬ ual leader of national repute. Rabbi Ashinsky came to Pittsburgh in 1901, and has identified hiniself with virtually every religious and charitable endeavor in that city. He is today the outstand¬ ing spokesman and representative of the Hebrew In.stitute, Home for tho Aged and other institutions of equal worth in the city of Pittsburgh.
The Mizrachi OrgAnizatiort
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BERLIN.-(J.   T.   A.).-M.   Rubin stein,   a   well-known   Jewish   leader   o Lithuania, haii been expelled from Mos cow, where he served as legal advisor to  the  Lithuanian  Legation,  according to advices received from Moscow today, "Political  grounds"  are alleged  as  the reason for the Jewish, diplomat's expul¬ sion from Russia. ,
RUSSIA PREPARES WEL- COME FOR REFUGEES
MOSCOW.-(J. T. A.).—Prepara¬ tions for the welcoming of Jevvish refur gees, expelled' from Poland since April 15, are being made along the White Russian border, it is learned, A large number of stations have been estab¬ lished in towns serving as transit points, and arrangements have been completed for the feeding and clothing of the refugees who will be given free transportation  to their  former  homes.
finnation a part' of his life, presented the certificates and gave his blessing to tlie boys and girls who all love him.
Rabbi Tarshish offered words of con¬ secration and the blessing. lie im- picssed upon their minds the impor¬ tance of supporting the temple and syn¬ agogue not only in a financial way but in the spirit of true service. To the parents assembled he brought back the story of King Lear and Cordelia, show¬ ing that it is not the material comfort which they give their children that vvill make of thcni splendid men and vvomen as well as blessings to fathers and mothers, hut the love for their parents, their neighbors and their religion vvith which they become imbued in the home.
Several selections vvere sung hy the Sunday school children, directed by Mrs. Max Harmon. Mrs. I. Wolf, fliairnian of the committee on religion of ithc Sisterhood, was responsible for decorating the Temple 'and the vestry rooms   for  the  occasion.
MAGNES HEADS HADAS¬ SAH IN PALESTINE
JKRUSALIJM.—(J. T. A.)—Dr. J. L. Magijcs has accepted the position of temporary head of the Hadassah medi¬ cal organization in Palestine, in succes- sionto Miss Henrietta Szold, who has left for America.
FINAL MEETING OF
MENORAH SUNDAY
The final meeting of the season of the Menorah Society will be held next Sunday, May Z7th, at 2:45 p. m., at the Ohio Union  Building.
Speeches on Anti-Semitism will be delivered by students and a discussion .will follow.
Election of officers for the ensuing year will take place. All members are urged to at¬ tend.
JEWISH SCIENTIST
INVITED TO MEXICO
VIENNA (J. T. A.)—Dr. Salvi Gold- enberg, the discoverer of a new cure for gallstones "Agolitham," has received an invitation from the office of "the Presi¬ dent of Mexico and from the Depart¬ ment of Salnbridad Publica (State Dept. of Public Health) to come to Mexico for a lecture on his discovery.
Dr. Goldenberg states that he will go to Mexico iinmediiitely and after the conclusion of his visit there will come to the United States where he will also lecture.
Largest B'nai BVith Class in Many Years to Be Initiated Monday
Social Session and Athletic Carni¬ val to Be Staged After Initiation
EVERY BEN B'RITH ASKED TO ATTEND GALA EVENT
.\n event of the week of surprenie hnportance in the Jewish Conimunity of Columbus vvill be the B'nai B'rith initiation of the largest class of candi¬ dates in many year;., coupled, vvith an excellent pro\;ram of athletics, enter¬ tainers deluxe, smokes and refresh- nitnts. Nothing will he spared, ac¬ cording to Mr. Leo Yassenoff, chair- •.raii of entertainment committee, to make this the most impressive and eii- joyalile B'nai B'rith gathering ofj, the year.
The initiation vvill he held in the roof jardeii of the Southern Hotel, corner Main and High streets, Monday, May 28, at 8 p. m. sharp. It is plainly vis¬ ible that President Julius N. ' Zeck¬ hauser of Zion Lodge No. Oi, I, O. B. B. realizes the solemnity that should mark this sacred step in the lives of tlie men who are to he .initiated and' he is using every ava^ilable means to make the ceremony as impressive as possible. Music has been introduced as oneof the nevv innovations as this no doubt adds niuch color. ¦
The men who will constitute initia¬ tory team are Dr. Louis Kahn, presi¬ dent; Jack Meyers, vice president, A. B. Weinfeld, monitor;. Julius N. Zeck¬ hauser, assistant monitor, and Leo Yas¬ senoff, warden.
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Starvation Doubled
GENEYA.-(J. C. B.).—"Since the the cessation of the work of the Amer¬ ican Relief Administration, the number of starving in this territory has literally doubled," Dr. W. E. Haigh of the League of Nations Epidemics Commis¬ sion reports to the Nansen Relief Mis¬ sion here. "The children are frequently clothed in rags dirty beyond description and, during their long wait in line at the food kitchens, disease is readily com¬ municated from one to the others through lack of the means of cleanli¬ ness."    The description continues:
"The food given at the Nansen food kitchens is varied • and well prepared, and floors and tables are clean. In the poorest quarters, where cholera has spread into almost every house, there are generally about 800 people in line at the food kitchens, of vvhom 500 are women. At kitchen No. three, 1,000 portions are served, including food for the neighboring ho.spital of the Red Cross. A luimber of those applying for food bore medical certificates saying that they vvere convalescents and vvere entitled therefore to take their food home with  them.
"A plate of cereal or soup, half a pound of bread was all they could be given. The AR.A. reduced its portions for children and, save for Jevvish relief, the most recent hospitals opened vvould have had to close down. The number of these hospitals is gradually falling off.   .   .   .
"The general hospital for contagious diseases, vvhere all cholera cases wcre sent vvas in miserable condition and lack of- linen,only permitted one sheet per bed.
"During the cholera epidemic, the nuniber of those cared for vvas enor¬ mous, hundreds lieing admitted daily during the worst perioil of epidemic. The physicians inform me that it was a veritable nightmare. The niorgne dur¬ ing the vyinter when the ground vvas too hard to dig graves, frequently held over 1,000 cases of typhus deaths await¬ ing burial. While last summer, even, there were at times as many as l,yOO cholera corpses in a state of decomposi¬ tion awaiting burial.
"The number of deaths in the city of Odessa for the first six months of lil'22 was 37,713, or 10 per cent of the total population—12,257 of these were picked up dead of hunger in the streets."
The Abraham Jaeobi Association of Haftford, Conn., has acquired the old Brainard mansion at No. 119 Qiapel Street at a price said to be $100,000. The building will be iinmcdiately re¬ modeled and shortly opened as a non- sectarian hospital.
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