Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1954-04-16

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VOL. 32, No. 18
OOLUMBUS, OHIO, FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1054
Devoted to American and. Jeivlsh -Ideals
SABBATH OBSERVER WINS UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION, SUPREME COURT RULES
The Ohio State Supreme Coiirt last week, by a 4 to 3 vote, reversed a 1949 decision and ruled that conscientious Sabbath observers who re¬ fuse work on Saturday because df their religious convictions cannot be denied unemployment compensation, benefits. The case arose when Reglna Tary of Toledo, a Seventh Day Adventlst, denied unemployment compensation because she refused work dn the Sabbath, carried her case to the courts, alleging that the addition by tho Ohio Legislature of "morals" as a bona fide reason for refusing work included religious convictions.
Six Ohio Jewish community organizations: Jewish Community " Council of Akron, Cincinnati Jewish Community Council, Jewish Com¬ munity Federation of Cleveland, Columbus Jewish Conununlty Council, Jewish Community Council of Dayton and the Community Relations Committee of the Jewish Federation of Youngstown, submitted a brief aa "friends of the court" when the issue reached the Oiiio SupVcmo Court (The lower courts had ruled in favor of Mrs. Tary.)
Dr.   Bernard   T.   Mlndlin,   chairman   of   the   Anti-Defamation
League Community R«lations Committee of the Jewish Community
Council of Columbus, hailed the reversal of tbe decision made five
years ago:
"Since refusal to work on "Sunday has always been approved, the Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation la now enabled to treat all religious groups with equal consideration. Therefore this decision Is significant as a guarantee of equal rights and freedom of religious convictions that has meaning for Americans everywhere," he declared! , The court's opinion noted: "The first moral obligation of a person Is to remain true to his religious convictions and to conform to what he believes to be his sense of duty . . . The test of an individual's morals is subjective, and one's morals is dependent upon his conscientious be¬ liefs. The precepts of a religion In which one believes are an IntegrAI and essential part of one'a morals. We are of the opinion that the ac¬ ceptance of the proferred employment by the claimant in the instant case would have seriously offended the "claimant's morals" based on her seoserof duty and -her rellglotis (ioagelencc."
The Ohio Jewish community organizations, in their brief said that they "obviously have a direct interest In the controversy, since Jews observe the same Sabbath as tbe Seventh Day Adventlsts. Were the Sabbath involved in this case the first rather than the seventh day of the week, we vfrouid be equally concerned. The organizations we rep¬ resent are devoted to the preservation of religion and the protection of civil rights."
IMISS KATZ
R(Uly Chairman
Miss Phyllis Katz Is Rally chair¬ man for the Young Adult Division of the United Jewish Fund Drive this year.
In addition to serving on the over-all planning committee which ia working out all the details con¬ cerning this year's drive, she will be responsible for young adult ac¬ tivities at the Worker's Rally to be held May 16.
Miss Katz has hod many years of experience in United Jewish Fund vihrk, having served aa worker, captain and for the post two years vlce-chalrjpan in the Junior Divis¬ ion. TlilB year she was co-chairman of the United Jewish Student Fund, conducted on the contipus of tbe OlUo State University, where she is a student in the School of Social Admtnlftratlon. '
In addition to the Rally, Mlas KaU Is helplnrMlsa Hinda ^ed- inaii eiteoute the detatbi of the dciMit-lfUfftt
DR. ABRAMSON
Addresses MHA
IRA -MONROE
JRVINO LACKRITZ
DR. PAUL MEYER
Co-Chairmen, General Solicitations
Dr. B. W. Abramson, well-known authority in the field of psychoso¬ matic medioine, will be the speaker at a meeting of the Mental Health Association of Franklin County ¦Wednesday, 8 p. m.
His topic for the meeting Is "Character Disorders and their Psychiatric and Sociological Treat¬ ment."
Following the talk will be a period for queaUons and discus¬ sion. The public Is invited.
The meeting will be held In the auditorium of the Columbus Health and Safety Center, 181 Washington Blvd.
Dr. Abramson Is a local member of tbe Ohio Medical Society. He also belongs to the American Psy¬ chosomatic Society and the Royal College of Medical Psychploglsta. He Is a founding member of the A- merlcan Academy of Fiychosoma- tio Medicine.
Irving Lackritz, Dr. Paul D. Mey¬ er and Ira Monroe have been ap¬ pointed co-chairmen of the General Solicitation Division of the 1954 United Jewish Fund campaign. An¬ nouncement was made by Samuel Shinbach, canipaign chairman for this year's drive.
"These men will be working long hours on this drive for the com¬ munity," Mr. Shinbach said. "Their task of working with the Colonels and Lieutenants In the General Solicitation Division, giving up many hours bf their time In aiding the General Solicitation chairman, Dave Levlaon, bring this Division's work to a successful conclusion, cannot be over-emphasized. All three men, by their strong efforts In past campaigns, are especially well-qualified to carry out their duties with good results and dis¬ patch. Again, we are proud to have these men on our team," he con¬ cluded.
Irving Lackritz Is a member of the Aduit Activities Committee of the Jewish Center, a member of B'nai B'rith,, Bryden Rd. Temple and the Winding Hollow Country Club. He was former Regional Di¬ rector of Zeta Beta Tau 'fraternity. In previous campaigns, Mr. Lack¬ ritz has served as a Major in both the Special Gifts and General So¬ licitation Divisions. He has also been active in Polio campaign, the Community Cheat and in the Nat¬ ional Firms Division of the United Appeals.
Dr. Paul D. Meyer Is the iocal chairman of the American Friends of Hebrew University and the A- merlcan Physicians Committee- of Israel. He is post president, sec¬ retary and treasurer of the Central Ohio Radiological Society. He is a Board member of the Excelsior Club, a member of Agudas Achim Congregation, TIfereth Israel Con¬ gregation, the Jewish Center, B'nai B'rith, Jewish War Veterans and Winding Hollow Country Club. He is a radiologist at the Grant Hospi¬ tal and a member of the Ohio State Radiological Society, Colum¬ bus Academy of Medicine, Ohio State Medical Association, Ameri¬ can Medical Association, American College   of   Radiology,   American
Board of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America and World Medical Association. He has been active In previous campaigns of the United Jewish Fund.
Ira Monroe was one of the co- chairmen of last year's General Solicitation Division. He Is a moiji- ber of the United Jewish FHind Board. He has also served as a vice-chairman in the Special Gifts Division, ^e is currently president of the Board of Education of tbe Tifereth Israel Congregation, and a past board member of the Ex¬ celsior Club. He Is a Board mem¬ ber of the Jewish Center and the JCC-ADL Community.. Relations Committee. He is also an active member In the Jewish Community Council, B'nai B'rith and Zionist Organization of America. Mr. Mon¬ roe has been an active worker on Community Chtst, Red Cross and Polio   drives.
"These men," Mr. Shinbach stat¬ ed, "have been busy recruiting their teams. Announcement will be made shortly of those who have agreed to work in this division They will be calling at the homea of close to 1600 men in this division to secure their contributions in a one-day campaign scheduled May 16. We know that they are willing to Invest their time and efforta be¬ cause they realize how important It   is   this   year   for  Columbus   to
respond again to the needs of thoae who require our help. We know that the Jewish community will act generously when called upon to give to this one major campaign which supports 400 agencies for health and welfare In Columbua, throughout the U. S. and overseas, including Israel. They understand how essential it is that we con¬ tinue the life-saving and charac¬ ter-building services made possible through the funds contributed during our campaign. The Jews of Columbas care about people, their welfare and happiness, and realize that in aiding them they live bet¬ ter lives. Thus, we ourselves be¬ come enriched."
Jack Greenwald to Speak at Services
Attorney Jack Grecnwald, son of Beth Jacob Congregation's Rabbi Ijcopold Greenwald, will deliver a aermon on "Are- We Doing Our Duty Towards Our Children?" on the last day of Passover services Sunday, Apr. 2S at Beth Jacob, before memorial (Ylskor) services.
Mr. Greenwald accepted the • in¬ vitation, of Beth Jacob President Joe Swartz to speak at the services. ' Jack Greenwald was graduated from the University of Denver, College of Law, in 19S!!, and was admitted to the Colorado bar that same year. He maintains on office for the general practice of law in Denver.
PASSOVER SEDER AT SOUTHERN HOTEL
This Saturday evening, at 8:30, the annual Congregational Seder by the Brotherhood of Bryden Rd. Temple, will again take place at the Southern Hotel. Those attend¬ ing will participate in the tradi¬ tional Passover service led by Dr. Jerome Folkman. Songs will follow.
Branch-4 Project Aids Palsy Clinic
Plans are being completed for the first major card party spon¬ sored by Arc-4 (Aid to Re¬ tarded CSiildren). The tiffalr is Thursday, May 6, 8 p. m., at the Center, and is open to the public.
Many door prizes will be award¬ ed and refreshments will be served. All proceeds will be used for the support of day classes for retarded children. These classes al's? main¬ tained by the Council.
Tickets may be purchased from any member of the group or by contacting the chairman, Mrs. Louis Greenberg, GA. 4642.
HEBREW SCHOOL TO BE-OPEN APR.  88
In connection with the observ¬ ance of Passover, the Hebrew School will be closed. Regular schedule of classes will be resupied Monday, Apr. 26.
CANTOR & MRS. SAUL MEISELS TO PERFORM AT ANNUAL T-l AFFAIR
Cantor and Mrs. Saul Melsels are returning to Columbua by pop¬ ular request to present a program at the Temple Ttfiireth Israel an¬ nual banquet Sunday, May 3, 8:30 p. m. Cantor Melsels, who Is from the Temple-On-The Heights, Cleve¬ land Heights, O., will Inspire the audience with a program of Yid¬ dish and Hebrew tonn. He wiU be
accompanied by his wife, Ida Ruth Melsels, at the piano. Mra. Melsels Is a well known artist In her own right.
Mr. Herman M. Katz,' president of the Oongregotion, will announce In the next issue of the Chronicle the complete list of officers and board members to be elected, for the ensuing year.   Rabbi   Nathan
Zelizer vir|ll install offlcen and th« board ^t the annual btmquet May 2. . I
Members and friends of CongiW gation TIfereth Israel are urged to make reaesvatlons by ceoilng the Temple office, EIV. 0SS8, and par* Uclpatlng In this affair.
Mr. Charlea Margiilla and Mr. Fred M. Roland are chalrifien.
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