Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1953-01-09

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Vol. 31, No. 2
COLl'MBUS, OHIO, FRIliAY, JANUARY 9. 1053
Dovoled to American and Jewish  Idonla
This Is B'^nal B'rlth's degree team which will initiate new minnbem at next week's lodge meeting at the Center. Left to right: Leon Friedman. Mitchel Cohen, Ix Zeldln, Abe Horwltz, Allan Tar¬ shlsh, Bob HorwltK.
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B'nai B'rith's meeting next Tuesday at the Center will concern several noteworthy issues, Including the Jnltlation of new niembers, an¬ nouncement of winners in tho recent membership drive and the election of delegates to the district (Convention.
Offleera and committoo chair¬ men who arc planning the meeting I urge all members, wlvea and' friends to ottend. It starts prompt¬ ly at 8:15 p. m. in tho auditorium of the Center.
In iho recent "CiO" campaign, Zion Lodge .62 acquired some 100 now members. They will be ini¬ tiated into the Order hy niemherH of the lodge degree team.
Brother I. W. Garek. vico-prea. of the Grand Lodge, will deliver the indoctrination addreaa. Immediate¬ ly fol.iowing, gold menorahs will be presented to new members.
Prior to the meeting, ballots will be distributed to membera for the purpoae of electing delegates to the District 2 Grand Lodge convention in Dayton next summer. Candidatea Include Dr. S. D. Edelman, Bornle Feitlinger, Leon Friedman, Abra¬ ham Gertner. Harry Goldstein, Richard Grundatein, L M. Harria, Walter Katz, Sidney L. Katz, Meyer Mellman, Saul Sokol. A. A. Wol¬ man, Wm. Wasscratrom.
T. I. Sisterhood Pledgers to be Welcomed Under The Big Top'
One of the most novel programa of the year is being planned for the forthcoming Tifereth Israel Sisterhood's annuai Individual Quota Pro¬ ject which will be climaxed at a luncheon Jan. 21 at Broad St. Tcmpie,
Only Sisterhood members are be¬ ing solicited for pledges. Each member who aubacribes may be a guest at this affair and have an op¬ portunity for a grand prize, a week¬ end trip for two to New York City via the airlines. The winners wilt be guesta of the Hotel Astor.
A "Rotiaaorle" la also being of¬ fered to.one of those mombers who contribute a larger sum of money.
BETH JACOB MEN'S CLUB
Beth Jacob Men'a Club of the new Beth Jacob Synagogue, 959 Bulen Ave., takes pleaaure In an¬ nouncing a latke party Tueaday, Jan, 20, 8 p, m., in the social hail of the synagogue. Slaterhood members will be hosteaaes.
The public is Invited.
Purpoae of the meeting Is to elect officers tor the newly-f o r m e d Men's Club, which Is to become the hub of aocial activity in the Inter¬ est of Ita male members.
Acting aa temporary chairman is Leonard Schwartz, Temporary of¬ ficers are Al Soiove, Bernard Solo¬ mon'and Harold Hllleson.
Program To Follow Mizrachi Dinner
Mrs. Cy Tfincnbaum. president of the Columbua Chapter of Mizrachi Women, will preside at tho pro¬ gram to follow the annual dinner of the local group, which will be hold Sunday, Jan. 18, 6 p. m., In the Beth   Jacob   social   hall.
The network of more thjjn 48 pro¬ jects. Including the world-famoua Children'a Village and Farm School at Raannana. maintained by the Mizrachi Women's Organization of America in Israel, wlll benefit from the proceeds of this dinner, which Is the laricest function given an¬ nually by the Columbus Chapter.
The Children's Village and Farm School especially has been pointed out as a model for other Inatltu¬ tiona of Ita kind, and haa become one of the ahow-placea of Israol. u "must" on the itinerary of visitors from the U. S., Including a recent visit by Mrs. Eleanor Rooaevelt. who was extravagant. In hor praise of the physical plant, as well oa of the program of education and training conducted there.
Mqmberii  and  friends  of  Torah-
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ytm. MorHH Geld nnd MrH. Anna Shenker are In charge of the luncheon.
Mrs. A. Flicker has prnmi-sed un¬ usual decorations. Mrs. Harry Gotz has arranged for some fine prizes for audioncu participants in thp program.
Under tho direction of Mra, Rich¬ ard Lieberman, '¦The Big Top" will go underW&y. Baritcrs will load tho guesta through thi- enchantments of tho midway, rrplrto with such attractions as a dancing girl, toiler of  fortunes,  and  clowns.
Many women have boon working ardently for tho success of this Project.
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JEWISH HOME FOR AGED
A special meeting of the Colum¬ bus Jewish Home For Aged is called for 2 p. m., tomorrow, at the Ahavas Sholom Synagogue.
FILM AT CENTER SUNDAY NIOHT
Aa a special film attraction, the Jewiah Center's Adult Activities Committee will show "The Aiffair Blum" thla Sunday, 8:30. p. m., at the Center. It'a free to members" ahd 50c for non-membera.
The film will be of particular in¬ terest to members of Dr. Harvey Goldberg'a claas in the Inatltute of Jewlah Studlea.
DANCE POSTPONED
The Young Folks Temple League dinncr-danoe, acheduled Jan. 18, has been postponed. Watch for fur¬ ther notice.
Dr. Irving A. Agus Guest Speaker . For Lecture
Agudas Achim Congregation an¬ nounces the first ih a series of memorial lectures to bo hold Tues¬ day. Jan. 20. 8 p. m.. in the main auditorium of the synagogue.
Traditionally it ia a long standing cuatom to memorialize tho yahrzelt of a donr ono by engaging tn the study of Hniy Writ, Tho famity of tho late Jacob Yonkin is fulfilling this time-hallowed practice by es¬ tablishing a lecture on tho day marking the anniversary of tho de¬ mise ot their father, tho late Jacob Yonkin of biosscd memory.
Thia typo of a memorial ia open to all members of Agudaa Achim Congregation who wish to observe the yahrzelt of a dear ono in simi¬ lar fashion. Additional information' may bo aecured by calling the syna¬ gogue office. DO. 2747.
Mr. Jacob Yenkln aerved the AgudoH Achim In various capa¬ cities for more than 30 years. In addition, he was a patron of Jewish Scholarship and I.«am - Ing.
Dr, Irving A. Agua, Professor of Jewlah History at tho Yeshiva Uni¬ versity, New York City, the Alma
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A. A. Brotherhood's Opening Meeting
After aeveral weeks of intensive planning, Agudaa .Achlm Brothe hood la taking ahape ftnd will be well prepared for Its opening meet ing, Thursday, Jan. 22 in the syn agoguc's  social   hall.
Temporary Chairman W i 1 I I p Goodman and hia chief aide, Budd\ Beim, and thoir hard-working com- mittoea aro working on dotaila for the opening mooting, which will bo   a  dinner   affair.
In addition-to tho complimentary dinner, tho group is working on arrangemonUs for good ontortain¬ ment following a brJof btjsinos.s mooting:
Agudas Achim mombors have boon contacted by mall. Thoy aro urged to return the enclosed res¬ ervation cards before Tueaday noon. Applictttiona are available for non-members.
Working with Goodman and Beim are Lou Goldfarb, Ben Tol¬ pen, Harold Topy, Marty Kaufher, Sam Luper. Harr Schwartz, Leon Schottensteln. Dave Leviaon. Har¬ old Schottenatein, Norman Meiz¬ lish, Irv Stein. Max Schottensteln, Sam Schlonsky, Morris Horwltz, Joe Schecter and Lou  Berliner.
Rabbi Rubenatein has also work¬ ed with the group.
'Turnabout Birthday' Sisterhood Theme
"Turnabout Birthday" will be tho theme of tho Rose E. Lazarus Sis¬ terhood at Bryden Rd. Tomplo Tuesday. To celebrate the 4th birth¬ day of tho National Federation of Temple Sistorhooda, each-member will receive a useful and attractive gift AND a free luncheon.
In keeping with tho birthday motif, the wonderful work done by NFTS. through tho purchase of Unlongrams, will bo dramatized in tho program.
Mra. Sol Shaman, chairman of programming for the Sisterhood, will present "Unlongrams On TV", a musical skit, featuring Sister¬ hood's talented  members.
Mrs. Leonard Stern, Mrs. Paul Calllf, Mrs. Marvin Glasaman, Mra. Irving Lackritz. Mra. Donald J_^'vy. Mrs. Asher Moser, Mra. Jerome Folkman, Mrs. Nathan Herskowltz, Mrs. Albert Goorey, Mrs. Joseph Engieman, Mra. Louis Piatt and the (oontlniied on pare fi)
DR. BLOOMFIELD
Prof. Morton Bloomflold, of the English Dopartmrnt of Ohio State Univer.sity, is tho latest addition to the faculty of the Institute of Jew¬ ish Stiuliea, scheduled to begin Its winter term Mohday. 8 p. m.. ac¬ cording to an announcemcn' by Harry Schwartz, chairman c the sponsoring committee.
The delightful "Stories from the Chftssldim", by Martin Buber, will be the text for Dr. Bloom- fleld's literature course.
Prof. Bloomfield Is eminently qualified to make a most interest¬ ing preaentation of the aaga of Chaasidism, described by Lewla Browne aa "the connecting link be¬ tween God and the ordinary man", inspired by the "lovable, loving myatic whom the people called Baal Shem Tov."     ,
Dr. Bloomfield studied at Mc- Gill University In Montreal and tho University of London, prior to his work at the Univeralty of Wis¬ consin, where he received his PH. D. degree. He has published in¬ numerable articles on Medieval Literature growing out of months of research tn Europe.
Bloomfield's mosta recent publica¬ tion ia his book on The Seven Deadly Sins.
Throughout his affiliation with Ohio State, Dr. Bloomfield has boen vitally interested in religious ac¬ tivities of the Hillel Foundation on campus.
Other highlights of the new term will include Rabbi Leopold Green- wold's course on Jewish Life In Central Europe During the Middle Ages; Rabbi Harry Kaplan's survey cou rse on Grea( Jewish Boobs and Dr. Marvin Fox's continuation of a course on The Phlloaophy of Mal- monides.
Rabbi Greenwald's lectures, to be presented entirely in Yiddish, will focus on life In the ghettoa of Rome, Prague, Vienna and Frank¬ fort. . ^ • ^ (contlnned oo pase &)
FRED YENKIN CHOSEN UJF CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN
Fred Yenkln was unanimously elected General Campaign chair¬ man for tho 1063 United Jewish Fund at a meeting held Dec. 26 at the Southern Hotel.
Mr. Yenkin la aasoclAted with his brothers, Abe and Ben, in the Frey- Yenkin Paint Co. He was one of the co-chairmen of the Special Gifts Divialon for the UJF In 1951 and 1052, iand has held other posts.
Mr. Yenkin Is a past preaident qt the Jewish Community Council and the Columbua Chapter of the Zion¬ ist Organization of America,
He Is a member of the boards of the Coiumbua Hebrew School, Jew¬ lah Comrhunlty Council, Antl-Defa¬ matlon League, Community Rela¬ tions Committee, and the Jowlah Center.
In addition, he- Is a member ot Agiidaa Achlm Congregation, Tlf¬ ereth Israel^ Temple Israel, B'nal B'rlth and Winding Hollow Coun- ¦ try Club.
Mr. Yenkln Is alao active In the American Chemical Society, the A- merican Institute of Chemical En gineering and the Qhio Society of Professional Engineers.
Mr. Yenkln realdea with hla wife Lillian, and hia two children, Judith and Cynthia, at 2785 Powell Ave.
The nomination was -made at a board meeting of the UJF, to which were Invited other leadera of th< Jewish community.
Richard J. Abel, preaident of thf United Jewiah Fund, atated that the chairman had to be someont who enjoyed the respect of th« community by virtue of hla servico in past campaigns and other com munlty activitiea, and by virtue of hla generous gifts of funds as well as time. "Tho community requirea a leader wbo will be able to secure the enlistment of enough persons as workers in the campaign to aa¬ sure ita success."
Robert    Schlff,    paat    campaign
FRED YENIUN
chairman and paat preaident of the United Jewish Fund, made the nomination of Mr. Yenkin In be¬ half of the officers and the othor past campaign chairmen.
Ho stated: "Fred Yenkin meeta all the quallflcatlona for campaign chairman. He and his brothers have served In every campaign of the Fund for many years. They have truly act an example* of generosity of spirit and sacrificial giving of money and time. Fred Yenkin will make a great campaign leader, With him at the holm, we can look forward to a succeaaful campaign."
Fred Yenkin, in accepting the nomination, expresaed the hope that he would be able to match the achlevementa of his predeceasors. He said: "The Columbua Jewish people have been blessed with good leadership ahd the remarkable progress we bave made Is due to the fine people that devoted them¬ selvea to Jewiah causes.
"It might be well tor ua to re¬ view the work of some of our cam¬ paign chairmen. Robert Schiff atartlhg In 1940 was campaign chairmun for aix years through 1945. And those of us who worked with him know how he worked go¬ ing almost from door to door plead- Inf and urging people to give. Mr. Schlff not only gave of himself, of hia time and his money, but in¬ duced others to do the same. Dur¬ ing those six years he raised $1,200,000. Robert Schlff la a great man In America, a fine citizen and a man.of great Jewish heart.
"In 1946 Columbua taking advan¬ tage of Iz Qarek's Ieaderahlp in National B'nal B'rlth clrcloa and other community activities, called on him to lead the campaign. Through hla wide circle of ac¬ quaintanceship And organizing abi- lltiea. Columbua-gave $371,000 thftt year.
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