Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1954-04-02

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VOL. Bt, No. M
COIAJUBVB, omo, FRIDAY, APBXL 2, 1854
Devoted Co American and Jewlah Ideali
CAN YOU TOP THESE TOPPEBS? — Hats (?) such OD these win be dlsplayeO at the Mad Hatters and Spring Luncheon card party Wednesday, spon¬ sored by Twig IB of Children's HospltaL   The affair
will be at the Jewish Center, starting at 12:30 p. m., and all proceeds ure for Children's Hospital. Left to right above are Mrs. Ernest Halasi, Mrs. Wm. Barash and Mrs. Mlteh Rosen
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LOONY" LIDS ON DISfUY
Hatd of 411 shapes and sizes, complete with fanciest of frills, etc., are being prepared these days l^ women who'll be at Twig lO's Mad Hatter luncheon and card party Wednesday at the Center.
Prizes will be awarded for the m68t original and most ridiculous hats wY>m at the party so Wed- ncsday& headgear parade should be hilarious.
All members of Twig 19 are busy preparing for   next week's  lunch¬
eon, with Airs. Harry Getz. As gen¬ eral chairman of the Twig and Mrs. Wm. Rosen as chairman of tho luncheon.
Mrs. Morris Gold Is hospitality chairman and hoa planned a spec¬ ial luncheon for the membership.
Mrs. Ernest Halasz Is telephone chairman and ia keeping the llnea buay calling ali Twig membera to assure all details being taken care of.
Mrs.  Nathan  Nedelman,   decora¬
tions chairman, will present a "Phantasy In Hats" in her toble decorations.
Mrs. Oody Zelizer la chairman of baked goods and promises plenty of home-baked calces will be sold at the affair.
Tickets ($1.75) are available from Mrs. Wm. Burash (ticket chair¬ man), FA. 0803; Mrs. Mitch Rosen, EV. 8266; Mrs. Edgar Bachmann, FA. 1934, and any member of Twig 19.
FINAL CURTAIN FOR
GALLERY PLAYERS
ON APRIL 10-11
The final curtain for 1953-54 cornea down Saturday and Sunday evenings, Apr. 10-11, when the Gallery Players present "Years Ago" at the Jewish Center.
The Players will Introduce to the audience the lovable Jones family as it lived in Boaton. circa 1913, in Ruth Gordon's delightful come¬ dy hit.
Outstanding     member     of     the Jonea family Is Ruth, the tcon-agcd daughter  with   a  fervent  desire  to become   an   actress.   Mama   is   her daughter's rhnmplnn, but she muat appease  I*apa,  who   is  just  as  de¬ termined     that     Ruth     bocome     a physical   education     teacher.     How | the    problem    Is   solved    with    tho | help'of Ruth's boy friend, her two girl friends, and  a physical  cduca- ' tion teacher, makes "Years Ago' a story    that    will    bring    many chuckles. , Lively  newcomer Norma Robins is seen aa Ruth. Irene Braverman and   Maynard   Kaplan   play   Mama and Papa,
Jerome Groas, Norma Reich, Thelma Nutis, Marilyn Samelson, Stuart Newpoff and Andy Mayer complete the cast of one of the most entertaining productions Gal¬ lery Players has ever presented.
Call Sonla St^ens at the Cen¬ ter, DO. 2731, for reservations, without delay. Admission is 76c for Center members, $1 for non- members.
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Rehle Riano has extended a spec¬ ial Invitation to the caat and crew of "Years Ago" to appear with her on "Open Houae" at 2 p. m. Friday, Apr. 9, WBNSrTV. A short scene will be given from the play.
"Tliey Fought for Freedom" 30tli Book Publislied by IVlrs. Levinger
Oolumbus friends of Elma Ehr¬ lich Levinger will bp Interested In the recent publication tk^.^ new¬ est book, "They Fought for Free¬ dom," published by the Rlverdale Press and tho Union of American Hebrew Congregations, marking a total of 30 book? to her credit. She is currently working on a historical novel for youth, a btpETraphy and a
number of poems.
"Xhey Fought for Freedom" de¬ scribes the exploits of the Macca¬ bees and 17 other valorous person¬ alities in Jewiah history from Hlllel to Malmonides to Einstein. The reading conimlttee for the volume Included Dr. Solomon B. Free- hof chairman of tho Commission on Jewish Education of the Union
OPEN HOUSE, MARRIAGE FORUM TO LAUNCH HILLEL'S SPRING QUARTER RILL OF FARE
Spring Quarter activities begin at Hlllel Foundation thla Sunday, starting with a combo open bouse from 2:30 p. m. to S:30, and a mar¬ riage forum In the evening. Rabbi and Mrs. Jerome D. Folkman will discuss "Highways to Marriage" on tho forum program, starting at 8 p.fn. The Polkmans arc noted for their activity In the. marriage coun¬ seling
"Israel as a Tourist's Haven" will be the topic of Bltri Pascal during the Seminar on Israel Tuesday, 4 t. m. Mr. Pascal la a graduate atudent from larael.
8E0ONP CANTEEN open house of tbe year Is scheduled Wednea¬ day, 8-11 p. m.
Both traditional sabbath services at 6:4B p. m. and liberal aervlces at 7:^ p. nt' will be resumed Friday.. A social hour followa thesp serv¬ ices.
Hlllel will be host to the cam¬ pus community Saturday, Apr, 10,
8 p. m.. when Ohio State'a Interna¬ tional Week la celebrated. The uni¬ versity Is honoring International students from surrounding schools. The Foundation plans a social eve¬ ning, with an international slant.
CANTOR SHELKAN HERE
A reminder (or B'nai B'rith members: If your lodgo dues are paid up, you're. Invited to .Agudas Achlm Synagogue Tuesday evening, Apr. 18, to hear Cantor Gregory Shelkan In  an  excl,usive  appearance.
of Afnerlcart Hebrew Congrega¬ tions: Dr. Jacob R. Marcus of the Hebrew Union College Jewish In¬ stitute of Religion; Prof. Louis Ralhs of New York University and Dr. Emanuel M. Gamoran, director of tho Education Commission of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations.
Mrs. Levinger, wife of Dr. Lee J. Licvinger who was the first Hlllel director at Ohio State University, is now living in Los Altos, Calif., where Rabbi Levinger is chaplain at the Veterans Hospital. She has been described as America's most prolific and versatile Jewish auth¬ oress, and her books have fascinat¬ ed a. generation of youngsters and adults.
'Two of her books were written In collaboration with her author-hus¬ bands Many of the works have re¬ ceived national awards and one of them. "Benjamin's Book," was a Junior Literary Guild selection. A biography of Galileo has been translated Into German, Italian and Swedish and Is now being ren¬ dered into Hebrew^ Mrs. Levinger recently received tt request for per¬ mission to translate her prize-win¬ ning biography of Elnateln Into Korean.
(Note: Mrs. Levluger's book Is reviewed by Mrs. Ililldred Tarsh¬ ish In The Chronicle's "Book Shelf*' department this week on Page 0).
DAVID  LE'VI.SON
Heads Solicitations Division of UJF
David Levison, outstanding com¬ munal and civic loader, has ac¬ cepted the chairmanahip of the General Solicitation Division of the United Jewish Fund 1954 cam¬ paign to raise maximum funds on behalf of the ilfe-savlng and free¬ dom-serving programs of the Unit¬ ed Jewish Appeal and 39 other agencies. This announcement was made during the past week by Fred Yenkin, president of the United Jewish Fund, and Sam ShLnl?ach^ cain£^gn ^c h aXxman, fcotli or M^iom praised Mr. Levi' son's service to the United Jewish Fund in past campaigns.
In accepting the chairmanship of the local drive, Mr. Levison stated that he was inspired to do so "by Is.rael's great strides In overcoming her economic handicaps and 'her courageous advancement of peace." He addedflhat he also was moved by hia realization of the need for Increased funda by atl the agencies supported by the UJF. These agencies Include those In Colum¬ bua. throughout the United States, and overseas. AJl of them together build and maintain our communi¬ ty's health and its welfare. They have well-substantiated records in helping our people and contribut¬ ing to the welfare of the conimuni- ty in which we live.
Mr. Levison has a long record of (eoatlnoed on psco 2>
"HONEV" FISHER
Chairman for UJF Young Adult Group
(See Htory on  P.  ID
MODEL, SEDER TUESDAY FOR 'CLUB 25'  GROUP
Dr. Robert Nemoff, president of Club 25—a social organlz0.tlon of unmarried folks -announces that a model Paaaover aeder, conducted by Agudas Achim's Rabbi Samuel W. Rubenstein. will be held Tues¬ day, 8:30 p. m., at the Jewish Cen¬ ter.
Ritual singing will bo presented by Isadore Zeldin. Refreshments and a social hour will follow.
SCHON'^«AL RAY FUND
The Joseph E. Schonthal Ray of ColumbUs Cancer Clinic Is accepting contribu¬ tions in memory of loved one or honoring recut>eratlon of friends an^ family.
Chalt-man is Mrs. Harry Topolosky, 2632 Fair Ave., DO. 7301.
'SPRING FANTASY' DANCE AT CENTER
Gay, Springtime atmosphere wlli reign tonight when the Young Adults hold their "Spring Fantasy" dance at the Jewish Center, from 9-12. Final plans have beon com¬ pleted for this affair which promises a full evening of danc¬ ing, entertainment, and refresh'- ments.
Sammy Hopkins will supply tlie music, and a floor show will fill In during Intermission. The Young Adults Invite the entire community to attend the "Fantasy." In addi¬ tion, Young Adults from Dayton and Cincinnati will attend.
The Center auditorium will be decorated In a gay Spring theme, complete with flowers, streamers and a wishing well.
Admission to the dance Is fl per person,' U.7B per couple. Tickets are being aold by meiriberB of the dance committee and may also be purchased at the door tonlgbt.
Members of the dance committee are Alice Hirsch and Stan Boaen- thal, chairmen, asalste<^ by Pearl Wllken, Ruth' Oreenbtott, Stan Skilken, Fred Schwarti, Hl|ida Friedman, Joy Sciilang, 8al|y Sber- man, Phyl Kat< and Mike.iSe)w}m..
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