Ohio Jewish chronicle. (Columbus, Ohio), 1954-11-12

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Vol. 32, No. 47
COLUMBUS, OHIO, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1954
Davofad to Ameriun tna Jawlilt Idaall
Memorial Fund for Rebecca Kaplan
To perpetuate the honored name of Rebecca Kaplan, the Columbus Chapter of B'nai B'rith Women has established the Rebecca Kap¬ lan MemorlEi] Schdlarship Fund. Contributions received by this fund are used for furthering the edu¬ cation of needy students, regafd- less of race, coIor,.or creed.
Mrs. Ike Cohen/291 N. f^^o8eveIt Ave., has beeji^f appointed chair¬ man of t h e \^becca. Kaplan Memorial Scholarship Fund-
THE PIbEASEV smiles ON 'OfE FACES of the above women Indi- cate the wonderful progress workers arc making on securing pledge subscriptions for the Menorah Ball Sunday. Nov. 21, at Valley Dale, as Mra. Al Blank, president; Mrs. Edward Feinstein, Prize chairman; Mrs. Myer Hoffman, general chairman; Mrs. I. M. Harris, co-chairman of tickets, and Mrs. Lawrence Polster, chairman of tickets and pledges, meet to discuss this Important phase of the 16th annual fund-raising project of the Columbus Chapter, B'nai B'rith Women.
Pledges for Menorali Ball Indicate Banner Turn-out
with the Menorah Ball just a week away, it Is already apparent from the number of- pledges already received by workers and turned In to Mrs. Lawrence Polster, ticket and- pledge chairman, that everybody will be at Valley Dale on Sunday night (Nov. 21). The response, ac¬ cording to Mrs. Polster, has been magnificent, and assures the success of tjils, 16th annual fund-raising Donor Project of the Columbus Chap¬ ter 6!f"8'rial''b'rith Wonien; ' .:¦•¦¦'
Mrs. Meyer Hoffman, general chairman of the Menorah Ball, an¬ nounced this week that pledges are stlU being received, and can be made all thla week by sending check for pledge to Mrs. Polster at 2459 Powell Ave. Pledge flubscrlp- tions are as follows:
Honor Donor: $26, two tickets to Monorail Ball and five chances on the Florida trip. Patron: $15, two tickets to Menorah Ball and three chances on Florida trip. Sponsor: $10, two tickets to Menorah Ball and two chances on Florida trip, (oonttnued  on  paca 4)
COUNCILETTES'  ANNUAL 'WINTEBWHIBL' DEC. II
Third annua] J'Winterwhlrl," sponsored by Councllettes, will be held Saturday, Dec. H, 0 p. m. to mldnlgh't, at the Jewish Center. The affair's admission will bo $1.60 per couple, and music will be pro¬ vided by Billy Wald's combo.-
Councllettes' paid-up membership dinner will bo at Broad St. Temple Sunday, Nov. 21, 0 p. m. The forth¬ coming dance will be discussed and tickets will be distributed.
Nat'l Convention to
Be Discussed by
Sr. Hadassah
Mrs. Jerome Fisher, president of the Columbus chapter of Senior Hadassah, will report on last August's national convention at tho regular meeting Tuesday, 12:30 p, m., at the Jewish Center.
Mrs. Herbert Melzlish will de¬ liver the opening prayer. There will bo two short inspirational read ir\ga: 'The Supervisor." read by Mrs. Harold Edelstein, and "The Gift," a dialogue by Mrs. Samuel Luper and Mrs. Milton Glas.
Mrs. Greta Kudler, an Israeli visiting her sister in Columbus, Mrs. Ernst Llndeck, will be on hand to answer questions a;; an eyewitness of Hadassah's projects in Israel. Married while in the British Army in Israel, Mrs. Kudler .xiBiGoived. pre-natal trcatjnont. by Hadassah hospitals and doctors. Her children have also benefited by Hadassah's Medical Organiza¬ tion in Israel.
Now is the time to collect items no longer needed for the rummage sale. Date of the rummage sale will be announced later.
I^he above scene Is from night   for   two   performances
'The Ploy's the Thing," which opens to. at   the   Jewish   C-enter.     lA-.tt   to   right:
Jerr>'   GrosN.   Leonard   Schwartz,   Art   Jacobs   and   Marjorle   Gurevitz.
The Play's the Thing' is Tonight at Jewish Center
Like 'the bubbles in a glass of champagne, "The Play's the Thing," with Its bright and spicy dialogue, saucy story and exhilirating cast, will go directly to your head and linger there for soipe time to come. Di¬ rected by Reuben Silver, this modern, sophisticated comedy will open tonight for two performances, presented by Gallery Players at the Jewish Center.    Curtain  Is  at 8:30.    Second  performance is tomorrow
Council Women Postpone Next Meeting
Because of the untimely passing of Mrs. Harry Kaplan, the Edu. cation meeting of the Columbus Section, National Council of Jewish Women, originally scheduled at HiUel Foundation Wednesday, has been postponed. Members will be advised of the time and place of the first Education meeting, by Mrs. Milton S. Parker, choirman.
Council takes this opportunity to extend to Rabbi Kaplan and his family sincere and hearifelt sympathy on the loss they have suffered. We, too, have lost a devoted member, ft-iend and "worker, and feel bereft.
Sisterhood Observes 49th Birthday
The "Gold Rush" is back again, this time to the Agxidas Achlm Sis¬ terhood's dinner-dance. The 49th birthday festivities will start this Sunday, 8 p. m.
Mrs. Irving Stein, fund-raising chairman, promises a fine evening of entertainment.
Gold Caterers, with the - help of Sist(;rfaood members, Is In' charge of providing a delicious diner.
Music for after dinner dancing will be by Henry Cinclone's orches¬ tra.
If your reservation ia not in yet, call Mrs. J. L. Schwartz, DO. 0686.
evening.
Lovely, charming Marjorie Gure¬ vltz is featured in the role of Ilona Szabo, the actress, the only female in the play. With her will be Alfred Lussholm, Leonard Schwartz. Jerry Gross, Art Jacobs, Larry Kent and Irv Levey.
The enchanting setting in a castle on the Italian Riviera will be brought out sharply in the ex¬ cellent designs by Dr. SI Sculler and Dr. Norman Berger. Evelyn .Nate¬ man has furnished the set In the ¦excellent taste of the period. A special delight will be the stunning wardrobe to be >vorn by Marj Ourevltz.
All seats are reserved for ^oth performances. Good seats are still available and may be secured at the door. Since this Is only the first of three excellent shows this season, it is suggested that a sea¬ son subscriptidn is best to Eissure best seats for all three shoWs.
MOLD NORnNATIONS
Voliner Society wHI hold its nominations for officers this Sun¬ day, 2:30 p. m., at Ahavas Sholom synagogue. All members are urged to attend .
Special Meeting at Beth Jacob Scheduled
Beth Jacob Congregation will hold a special meeting for nomi. nation of officers Sunday, Nov. 21, 2 p. m. Each member Is urged to keep open that date and to make every effort to attend the important meeting.    Itefre^hmentii will be served.
Troy Ferbel *55 President of United Jewish Fund
Cefreah
SAM SIONBAOH
Troy A. Felbel wiB unanimously elected president of the United Jewish Fund at a meeting of Ita Board of Directors held Oct 28.
Samuel Shinbach wa^ elected vice-president at the Same meeting. Other officers were re-elected to serve in their same capacities: Samuel M. Melton, vice-president; Jack S. Resler, secretary; A. B. Welnfeld, treasurer; Jack Schlff, associate treasurer.
William Kahn served aa choir. man ot the Nominating Committee. Other»> on the Committee WfSre Richard J. Abel, Herbert Lcvy,_ Jack Schlff and Abe Yenkin.
Mr., Kahn, In presenting the slate of nominees for officers of the Fund, paid a tribute to Fred Yen¬ kin, retiring president, who found himself unable to accept nomi¬ nation for another term. I^he Board of Directors also expressed Its ap¬ preciation.
Mr. Kohn- stated: "The United Jewish. Fund has always been for¬ tunate in having been able to se¬ cure such wonderful leaders as those who have served us as presi¬ dents In the post, and we know that those who will serve in the future will continue in their fine tradition."
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Mr. Kahn reminded tbe Board members of the services rendered by Troy Felbel. Mr. Felbel served as campaign chairman In 1852 and as a vice-president of the Fund since that time. Last yfor he was chairman of tho Allocations Com¬ mittee. He Is a member of tbe AD(w-Cammunlty Relations C o m- mlttec of the Jewish Community Council, has served on the Bite Committee of tbe Jewish Center Board of Directors, has beon vloe- preddent ofthe Jewish Community Council, and vice-president of Bry¬ den Rd. Temple.
He is a member of B'nai B'rith, past national v^ce-presldent of Zeta Beta Tau, serves on the Ex¬ ecutive Committee of the Boy Scouts of Anierica 'in Franklin- County, a member of Varsity "O" Association at Ohio State Universi- ty, past president of tbe Fraternity. Managers Association, member of tbe Big Brothers 'Association, the Dutch Uncles Club and tbe Front Liners, He is a member of the Co lumbus, Ohio State and American Bar Associations.
Mr. Felbel, In accepting the nom ination, stressed tbe fact that the UJF depends upon the cooperation of everyone In tbe community to m.ake it a success and hoped he would have tbat kind of support He also paid tribute to tbe cam palgn chairmen of recent years who have done such a wonderful job in enabling the Fund to meet
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