Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1955-05-27

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Vol. 33, No; 21
COLUMBUS, OHIO, FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1955
MR.   HARBISON
On NCJE Board
At the 29th annual eonferent-c of tiie National Council for Jewish Education, held in Atlantic City May 19-23, Daniel Harrison, prin¬ cipal of Uie Columbus Hebrew School, was elected on the Execu¬ tive  Committee.
The NCJE membership is com¬ posed pf executives In Jewish edu¬ cation-, such as directors of Bur¬ eaus of Jewish Education and prin¬ cipals of Hebrew Schools. *    •     
Educators attending the annual convention we re u rged to accept leadership posts ijn their various communities in order to help mold Jewish community life. In a resolu"- tion adopted at the closing session >l the conference, the educators were asked to help guide Jewry as It begins Its fourth century of life in America.
The conference decided to for. mulate a set of standards for ac- <;redltlng Hebrew schools and ap¬ pointed a commission to. draft standards. Another resolution call¬ ed for a national conference In the Fall, in cooperation with the A- merican Association for Jewish Education, the lay body associated with the National Council, to con¬ sider the problem of Jewish teach¬ er shortage. All forces In the com. munity will be drawn into this conference.
UJF Urges Response From Those Yet Unsolicited
Herbert Levy, campaign chairman, and Troy Feibel. president of the United Jewish Fund, announced thia week that some 3,000 men, women, young adults and junioi's have contilbuted to the 195,') United Jewish Fund. "Many of those who have given," said Mr. !--<'vy, "have given more than ever before, but there are still many to be heard from. We cannot stress enough the fact that the .success of' our campaign depends upon the response received now from those* who are still being con¬ tacted. Many of these people were out of town or imavailable when our volunteers called at their homes. We nre hoping that they will respond  generously  when  called  upon."
Troy Feibel stated: "Major institutions and progrnm.s of communal service 42 In all depend on the generous response of the people of Columbus to the 1955 campaign for their support. Bring help to those in need, wherever they may be, strengthening Jewish life, supporting Hpeclallzed programs of medical research and treatment; and bringing new strength and sustenance to Israel In her struggle towards econom¬ ic self-sufficiency; these are the goals to bo att^iincd through the sup- \ port nf our annual united community campaign. .1
"As this message reaches you, the majority of the contributors will have made pledges. Whether our goal wiil be peached will be deter¬ mined by the response of those who have not yet been solicited If you have not yet been reached by your solicitor, please kiH^-p these things In mind.
"Those who have rJready given have made an increased investment in these humanitarian programs which thc United Jewish Fund cam¬ paign supports. They have done so because they recognize the des¬ perate need for more funds and becavise they want to Insure the suc¬ cess of a united campaign In meeting our communal obligations. To those of you who have not yet given, the success of the campaign is W your bonds-yours Is now the decision. Only your increased gift can now assure that our 1955 campaign so well begun can be drawn to a successful conclusion."
VICE^PUESIDENT OF KABBINIOAJL ALUMNI
Rabbi Samuel W. Rubenstein, spiritual leader of Agudas Achlm Congregation, was re-elected vice- president of the Rabbinical Alumni of the Yeshiva University, New York City. This group is composed of more than 600 graduates of the largest Orthodox Seminary o f America.
Rabbi Rubenstein recently re¬ turned from the 12th annual con¬ vention of this . group, Ijeld at Spring Valley, N. Y. /     ¦
NIEMORY OF FIRST 23 JEWISH SETTLERS lt< NEW YORK HONOREO IN SPECIAL CEREMONY
NEW  YORK.   iJTAi A  flagpole,  commemorating  the  arrival   in
New York over ,300 years ago of the first group of 23 Jews, was pre- sented to the city last week-end by the New York Joint Legislative Committee, to commemorate the tercentenary of American Jewry. The presentation of the 72-foot flagpole set in a seven-foot high granite base was made by Gov. Averill Harriman.
A bronze plaque on the base reads: "Erected by the State of New York to honor the memory of the 23 men, women and children who landed In September 1654, and founded the first Jewish- community in North America." The legislative committee, appointed by Gov. Thomas E. Dewy last year, Is headed by Judge Joseph M. Proskauer. Present at the ceremony were civic leaders and representatives of the three major faiths.
Addressing the dedication ceremony, Gov. Harrlman declared: "The 23 whose arrival we commemorate were Jews fleeing persecution, caught up In the most persistent, most cruel injustice to western civil¬ ization. There was no HIAS here to welcome them, and Peter Stuy. veaant ordered them to jail. Bul his superiors in Holland overruled him and gave'asylum to the refugees. They set to work, put down roots, and prospered.
"When a century later our republic w&a taking form the Jewish community was one of the oldest In America, contributing as always with the Jews, Its share of the blood and treasure that won our Inde¬ pendence. Today their successors comprise nearly a third of New York City's 8.000,000 people. Our city has been im.measurably enriched by their contribution to every aspect ot our lite."
IX)r   LEVIN
Fund Chairman
Milton   J.   1.^'emnn,   president   of Beth      Jacob      Congreg.ilion,      n n- | nounces the establlsliment oi a m<- : moriaJ   fund   for   the    late     Rabbi | Iveopold   Greenwald.   Contributions 1
ill   be   used   to   build   on   to   the ' synagogue   a   library   room,   which will bear the name of Rabbi Green- . wald.
Ijouia M. Ijfvin. who was a very ' close friend and a great admirer of the late rabbi, accepted the chair manship of this worthy project with the hope that ever>'one in thc entire Jewish community, regard, less of hia affiliation, wilt share in the memorial for a wontlerful personality, a great rabbi in our community fgr over 30 years, and a world wide recognized sage In I.srael.
Checks may be niadc payable td the Rabbi Leopold Greenwald Me morial Kund and mailed to the following; I-oui.s M. I-^'Vin, chair¬ man, 2762 Plymouth Ave.; Mr. Joe Swartz, co-chairmun, 350 East¬ moor Blvd.. or Morris Weinstock 1217 Wilson  Ave.
Bee Jays Sponsor Cabaret Dance
Beth Jacob Brotherhood's an nual spring dance cabaret style will be held In the social hall of the synagpgue, OQfi Bulen Ave.. Saturday evening. June 4. AdmiS' sion price Is $2 per couple, includ Ing a full-course dinner. Tickets are available from any member of the Bee Jays.
As a highlight of the evening's entertainment, a "take-off" is be¬ ing prepared for the popular TV program, "This Is Your Life." The "mystery guest" is due for many surprises.
A. big cash drawing and dancing to tlie music of Bob Marvin's or¬ chestra will complete the June 4 agenda for BJ's and their guests.
MEL FRANK TO MC/ GOLDEN JUBttE:'^
Melville D. Frank has accepted the Invitation of Beth Jacob to act an master of ceremonies at the dinner marking the 50th annivers¬ ary of Beth Jacob Congregation on Juno 12.
1 he dinner will honor the pa.4t presidents of the congregation.
There will be guest speakers at the event, marking Beth Jacob's goldeni^annlversary. The history of th synagogue will be briefly out- hnid from its humble origin to its present glory, in one of the most modern buildings of its kind.
There are only seven living past presidents, and all will be present to be honored on June 12.
Tho social hall is being decorated for the event, under the cupervision of Harold Maggied and his com¬ mittee. Ushers will be supervised by Dr. Charles Young.
Tickets can be had by calling Pres. Milton J. Leeman, ticket chairman, or Mac Haas at CA. 4-8121  or DO. 8656.
ATTENTION:   JWVs
Place of assembly for the Me¬ morial Day parade has been chang¬ ed. Capitol Post 122 will be part of the 2nd Division, forming on N. Sth St., facing south toward Broud St. Time of assembly Is 8:30 a. m., with the parade moving at 9 a.  m.
.\^i^SKBY .SCHOOL HOLDS SIMMER SESSION
Summer session of the Broad St. : Temple Nursery School will open July 1. Registrations are now being taken for children between tho ages of 2-6 for both the summer I and fall terms. The School will,con- f tinue its program of progressive !¦ education under the guidance of I Mrs. Bertha Kraus. Safe. chaperon- Jed,transportation will be furnished. j Dally mid-morning snacks and a nutritious lunch each Friday will be served. The well-rounded pro¬ gram, with emphasis upon Jewish tradition, appeals . even to the youngest children. For in/ormatlon, coll the Temple, EV. 9535, pr Mrs. Kraus,  EV. 8685.
RECEPTIONS TOMORROW iX)R CONFIRMANDS
Confirmation exercises will be held at Broad St. Temple and Bry¬ den Rd. Temple Sunday morning.
A reception will be held In the social haJl at Broad St. Temple, im¬ mediately following confirmation exercises.
The conflrmands of Temple Is¬ rael will be honored at a reception Sunday. 7, p. m. to 8;30, at the Deshler-Hl'lton Hotel.
Rabbi Kaplan's Anniversary Features Awards Banquet at Hillel
- More than 200 guests watched director and student leaders re. cclve awards at the SOth Anniver¬ sary Awards banquet of the B'ncd B'rith Hlllel Foundation, Wednes¬ day evening. The banquet specially honored the 20th anniversary of Rabbi Harry Kaplan's directorship ot the foundation. ->
In appreciation for his years of devoted guidance to Hlllel, mem¬ bers of the HUlel Advisory Board and friends In the Jewish com- mnnity presented the rabbl vrtth plans for a trip to Israel. Rabbl Kaplan will leave during the sum. mer.
ITje HlUel key, given only to graduating seniors who have merit¬ ed ' Uw foundation'* moat coveted avnird, wu given-to: Morria Gold,
Marcia D. Fnsher, Phyllis Maggid and  Harold Tannenbamn.
Outstanding leaders who received the Hillel Honor Certificate, the highest undergraduate award, were Jack Frlcdgut, Sue Greene, Myrna Kesaler, Judy Nelson and Deena Nichols.
Book, awards were given to 18 leaders who have done outstanding work In specialized deportments of the foundation. They were: Mike Adler, Libby Rapport, S a A d y Swack, Ruth Kaplan, Linda Talkin, Bob Saltz, Rlto Green, Nina Bal- las, Hannah Gruen, Bemle ShtUtz, Aaron Katz, Aaron Berman, Davi¬ ds Bernstein, Sybil Joseph, Ron Cohen, Joel Levy.
Harry Stem and Gloria Etta Schnipper    received    awards    for
their work with the Hillel Players. Marjorie Judson, HiUel secretary received an award in appreciation for her contribution.
Honorable mention was given to Dave    Foreman,    Janet    Fishman, Carole  Caine   and   Shirley   Green, for their work as freshman leaders, ^hree members ot the Hlllel Ad¬ visory   Board   were   awarded   the Honor Key for outstanding service to Hillel. They were Ben Yenkin, Herman Katz and Robert Mellman. A   special   plaque,   designating him as an honorary member of tjM Advisory Board, waa present¬ ed to Leonard Kol^ Mr. Kohn has worked wltti tbe Board for nearly two decadea. ^
Judy Nelson, ctwihalrmon of the United Jewish Student Fund. pre.
sented the Columbua division of the UJF with the check from stu¬ dent efforts during this year's cam¬ paign.
The Rel>ecca Kaplan Memorial Fund was formally presented by Fund chairman, Loula Krakoff. The Fund wiua established in mem¬ ory of the tate Rebecca Kaplan, wife of the director. It will be used tor scholarships and an annual Re¬ becca ' Kaplan Lectureship, to be held on the anniversary of her passing.
Guest speakers for the Annivers¬ ary banquet were Philip M. Klutz- nick, national president of the Su¬ preme Lodge, B'nol ^'rith, and Robbl Arthur J. Leiyveld, liotionol director of the B'nol B'rith Hlliel foundations.
Prominent leaders of the Advis¬ ory Board who took part In the event were Edward Schlezinger, Rabbi Nathan Zellzer, Rabbl Jer¬ ome Folkman, L W.' Gorek, Her¬ bert WUe, Ben Yenkin ond Sidney Kuswomj, notional treasurer of the Supreme Lodge, B'nal B'rith.
Installation of new Student Council members was mode by Mr. Gorek, member of the executive committee of notional B'nol B'rith. Installed were: executive council members, Jock Friedgut, preaident; Dave Foreman, first vice-president; Sue Greene, 2nd vice-president; Mike Adler, treos., Sandy Swack, corresponding sec'y, and Shirley Green, recording sec'y.
Thirty members of the Council were then Installed.