Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1955-12-02

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Vol. 33, No. 49
COLUMBUS, OHIO, FRIDAY, DEC. 2, 1955
D«vot«d   to  Am«r{c4in and  Jawiih  Mvalt
ZIONIST DISTRICT
PUNS MASS
MEETING
Dr. B. W. Abramson, pr«?sident or thc Columbus Zionist District, this WGck announced that thc Zionist District has completed ar¬ rangements for the generaJ meet¬ ing at the Jewish Center Wednes¬ day, 8:30 p. nu
The District will present to the members, od well as the communi¬ ty in general, a aympoalum of three different views of Israel, by three outstanding membersof thc Columbus Jewish community who visited Israel last summer.
Dr. Theodore Beckman will speak on "Israel aa an Economist Sees It." With hia experience aa professor of oconom ica at Oh lo State University and his long ex¬ perience OS a business consultant, it is expected that he should give his audience a good picture of the economic life of Israel, Its growth. Its absorption of immigrants and its prospects for the future.
Maurice Bernstein, director of the United Jewiah Fund of Colum¬ bus, alao apent several weeks in Israel last summer. He will talk on "larael as a Social Worker Sees it." Mr. Bernstein is highly quali¬ fied to talk about the social prob¬ lems confronting larael such as the Integration of Jews from different backgrounds into the Jewish Com¬ munity and their adaptation to the new surroundings. Bernstein has been in Columbus with the UJF for five years  and also  served  aa
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director of .Jewish  Federation ttndi_^jq,p^j j^^   ^^, Council   of   Kansas   City.   He   also^'
Fred Venkin, poHt ciinipiUgn chairman and pONt preNtdent of the roitwl Jewish Fund, receiving wi award plaque from Troy A. Felbel, pn^Hideiit. nt a recent UJF board meeting.
FRED YENKIN HONORED AT UJF MEETING
Troy A, Felbel, president of tlie United Jewlah Fund, presented a plaque to Fred Yenkin, past president and past campaign chairman, during the Nov. 17 meeting of campaign leaders and the United Jewiah Fund Board of Directors. Mr. Feibol's presentation speech was as fol¬ lows:
"Great men have served the United Jewish Fund aa presldenta of its Board of Directors. I need only recall to you the namea of the late Ed Schanfarbcr, Simon Uazarus and Samuel Summer. Those three leaders established a tradition of service ahd a^rtlvity directed towards maintaining tho dignity and respect of our people, Robert Schlff, Ralph LAzarua and DicU Abel, when they became presidents, continued that tradition. ' ,     —  - -  -
aerved as assistant director of the training Bureau for Jewiah Com¬ munal Service In New York City.
Rabbi Harry Kaplan, who spent the summer in Israel, will speak on the subject of "Israel aa Viewed by a Jewish Teacher and fx-ad- er." The Columbus Jcwl.sh com¬ munity has heard Rabbi KiipJan on many oceasion.s and is well aware of his great ability as an ob¬ server, teacher and leader in com¬ munity cultural projects-
Dr. Abramson stated that he felt that the Jewish community will getfan unusual opportunity to gain an insight into the life and prob¬ lems of Israel from the three speakers on Israel.
The meeting Is open to the public and members cEtn bring their frienda.
honor the mnflt-1 recent of our past president.'t and i I know that thia ia an honor all of j u.s feel justified in bestowing upon ' Fri'd Yenkin. who served aa Ihe campaign chairman for 19r).1. He ; waa responsible for .setting a lone i luid establishing the high ethit-al purposi? i)f all our arlivity, Thi-re ! isn't  anyont.' here who isn't  iippre-
'SNEAK PREVIEW FOR BRANDEIS
Final plans have been made, by the membership committee of Brandeis University, under the leadership of Mrs. Maurice B. Rus¬ off and Mrs. A. B, Gertner, for a tea and "sneak preview" Friday. Dec. 9, 1 p. m., at the Bexley Art Theatre. Guests will include all women who have joined during the present membership campaign, prospective Life and Annual mem bcrs, workers and captains.
"Professors" and "Instructors" names applied to captains and workers of this drive have been hard, at* work contacting every Jewish woman of the community who itf not already a member of the Columbus Chapter.
Assisting Mrs. Gertner and Mrs. Rusoff a& hostesses will be: Mes¬ dames Armand Abel. Richard Abel, Aaron Canowitz, Harold Golden, bouls Levin, Harry Roth.
To be affllinted with the Nation¬ al Women's Committee of Brand¬ eis University is to be one ot 50,000 women who regard with pride the rapidity and quality of the devel¬ opment of the Unlveralty. (coBtlBaed OB p*KO X>
MENTCL0BSTA6 TUESDAY EVENING
F'irsL rcK'ul.ir slag meeting: of T. I, Men'ii Club will be helri Tuesday. R:;iO p, m,, in th'- .social hal) of T.;mplr Tiier-lh Israi'l. Fiviiowing a Ijrh'f business meeting \v'\\\ be dative ftf Fred's great sincerity, of \ card games, refreshments and ¦ a his strong feeling, and of hia gen- round-tiible discusaion group, con- eroslty and that of his family. Fred ducted by Rabbi Nathr-n Zelizer. truly has atateamanlike qunlitiea. The Men's Club wa:: host to 75 He is one who ia able always to happy youngaters Nov, 23 for the aee the beat intercaLs of the total : annual Kiddles Night at the Tem- community and lie waa eager to play hia part in, achieving a har¬ mony between the Interests of each
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and   that   of   the   total   Coiumbus   Borkin,   Diane   Cohen, "TJaa   Mar- Jewiah     community.     Even     alncc I guiles.
pie. The following children were winners In their various games, ac¬ cording to agepBfOupa:
Turkey   egg   hilwr\3-S): JtObert
Fred left the presidency, he has worked diligently for the success of the Fund and wo know that he will be always doing thia because of his great heart and his great convictions regarding the need for ail of us aa individuals and as a community to so conduct our¬ selves OS to enhance our dignity, our self respect and lo continue to make our contribution to the hiatory  of our  people.
"It la, therefore, a'great joy to present to Fred thia token of our appreciation of the excellent aerv- ices he rendered aa campaign clialrman and president of the United Jewish Fund in 1963 and 1954."
Pin-blowing contest 'girls. 6-8): Jennifer Haar, Anna Frankel, Carol Godofsky, Susie Gutter.
Bowling (boys, 6-8): Mark Bos- tor. Rlnnic Siegel. Michael Chavltz, Jeffrey Siegel.
Bead-stringing <glrl8, H-10): Son- nle Venook, Carole Hoyda, Diane Siegel.
Balloon-blowing Iboy a, 8-10>: Steven Haar. Ricky Feinstein. Dttvc Swediow, Ronnie Siegel,
Musical chairs iboya and girla, U and over>: Leslie Gutter, Bobby Folater, Jay Ripa, Ellen Landsman, Lee  Siegel;
Marshmaiiow-eating lall agesl: Richard Siegel^ Bonnie VenoDk. Irving Godofsky.
UJF's Spring Drive Netted $526,212.00
Herbert S, Levy. 1955 campaign chairman, and Troy A. Felbel, president of thc United Jewiah Fund announced this week that the final results of the spring drive were $526,212.00. Mr. Levy expressed particular gratitude over the fact that more people than ever before had contributed to make this campaign a success. The total number of donors waa 4011. He expressed his appreciation to all those who had made this possible, particularly William Kahn. chairman of the Special Giftis Division, who was assisted by co-chEiirmen Herbert Schiff, Sam Schlonsky, Jack Sher and Joseph Skilken; Irving Lackritz, chairman of thc General Solicitation Division, aaslated by vice-chairmen Melvin Furman, David Goldsmith, Alvln Kahan and Myer Mellman; Mfa. Mil¬ ton J. Leeman, chairman of the Women's Division, assisted by co-chair¬ men Mra. Ben Kahn and Mrs. Harry Getz; Bernard Yonltin, chairman of the Young Adult Division; and Arnold Zacks, chairman of the Junior Division, and also thc? chairmen of ail the various committees and workers in ail Divlaions. He particularly expressed hia appreciation to Gus Bowman, Jr.. and his associates at Byer & Bowman, to Maurice Chanis, and to the Ohio Jewiah Chronicle for the fine publicity during the campaign.
Herb Irfvy stated that the Wom¬ en's r)iviaion had secured dona¬ tions amounting to $67,474.95, an increase over the amount theae people gave laat year. The Special Gifta Division hod produced a total of $430,546. The men's General So¬ licitation Division, $22,485.89; thc Young Adult Division. $1,583; and the Junior Division including the contribution from Ohio State Uni¬ versity is $4,122.47.
Mr, l.rf?vy concluded: "All these people who made this result pos¬ sible deserve our gratitude and aince/e thanks. I am sure they will pledge their continued devotion to thc work in vvhich "\ve are ail en¬ gaged. Again I want to express to all the workers and all the givers in our uampaign my own heartfelt thanits "
TKOV KKI»KL, pre.sident, then presented certificates of appre¬ ciation to Herbert S. I.^.'vy, cam¬ paign clialrman, and Mra. Milton J, Leeman, Women's Division chairman, Mr. Levy, in turn, pre-, sen ted awards to Irving Lackrltz, chairman of the General Solicita¬ tion Division; Bernard Yenkin, chairman of the Young Adult Di¬ vision; and Arnold Zacks, chair¬ man of the Junior Division.
Mrs. Leeman presented awards to Mra William Click for having served aa the founder and first chairman of the Young Matrons' Division, and to Mrs. Myer Mell¬ man, 1955 chairman of that Divis¬ ion.
All persona at the meeting pledg¬ ed their cooperation to BUI Kohn towards making the 1956 campaign a  succesa.
IVREEYIH SOCIETY CHANUKAH PARTY
An invitation is extended to all Ivreeyoh members to celebrate their annual Chanukah latke party Wednesday, 12:30, at the Jewish Center.
Following thc luncheon, prepared under thc supervision of Hospitali¬ ty chairman. Mrs. Joseph Clayman, will be an afternoon of festive song and music in celebration of Chanukah,
Mrs, Samuel Meer will be Ivree¬ yoh'a guest. She ia known to many as an accomplished musician and will talk about holiday music as well as play many songs at the piano.
There will be a TiOe (^hanvikah gift exchange.
Mrs, Robert Paine will givf- the opening prayer.
PANEL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TO HIGHLIGHT CULTURAL FORUM AT HILLEL
The final week of cultural forums for fall quarter at thc B'nal B'rith Hlllel Foundation will headline a panel of international atudenta Sunday, 8 p. m.
Their topic, "How Can We Avoid World War III?" Is a traditional discussion presented at the Foundation In commemoration of^thc anni¬ versary of Pearl Harbor. This year marks the 14th anniversary. The students choaen to apeak represent thc countries of Eithiopia. Scotland and Japan.
The final noon luncheon forum will feature Dr. Meno Lovcnsteln, associate professor In tho Department of Economics at Ohio State Uni¬ versity. Dr. Lovenatein will speak on "Economic Prospects of 1956." The forum Is Tuesday.
'DOUBLE BILL' FOR T. I. SISTERHOOD
Members of Tjfcreth Israel Sis¬ terhood will be offered a "double bill" at the regular meeting In the aocial hall of the Temple Monday, ra 12:30 p. m,
An impressive ceremony Induct¬ ed now mcmbera will be directed by Mrs. Harry Kollus. membership chairman, and, the three vlce-preal- denta, Mrs. Jack Schilling. Mrs. Richard Llcberma;i and Mrs. Aug¬ ust Shofer.
Previous members are. urgc^ to attend to honor the newcomers. Those taking part In the Induction are: Mesdames Morton Alpert, Eric Baum, Leslie Frankel, Louis Fried¬ man, Lawrence Green, Mdrrls Hackei, Heinz Hoffman, David Jacobs, Leon Mark, Joe Mlchael- son, Monroe Palestrant, Harold Porler, Carl Rofsky. Robert Rose, Lawrence Winner, Louis R. Zaik, Marty  Frledbert,  Saul  Bookapan.
The Torah  Fuaid portion of the
RUMMAGE SALE AT 213 £. MAIN ST.
Senior Hadaasah and the Pro¬ fessional & Business Hadassah group will hold a rummage sale Monday through Wednesday at 213 E. Main St. All members and individuals who have rummage are Eisked to call Mrs. Izador Cabakoff,. 2981 Elbern Ave., EX. 1572. She Iv chairman of the project. Rununage will be picked up or can be taken to tlie garage of Mrs. Harry L. Mellman, 2324 Bexley Park, before the above dates.
All members are urged to gfve any unwanted clothing articles and small   household   Items.
Mrs. Edward Kellner, president of the Business & Professional group, is co-chairman with Mrs. Cabakotf,
AT UJA CONFERENCE
Robert W. Schlff and Richard J. Abel of Columbus attended the United Jewish Appeal's Emergency Conference In New York. Mr. Schlff is chairman of the Trades & Industries division of the UJA, He and Mr. Abel are njembers of the UJA National Campaign Cabi¬ net.
CLOTHES NEEDED
Mrs. Walter Levy, cliaJrnran or the Ootlitng oommittee tor Pioneer Women. Ohspter n, thia week made on appeal to ttie local Jewish Donununity tor olothlnc to be sent to IvaeL "What you eant use tvould be a luxury tor Iftunigrants. coming into Israel," Mrs. Uivy program  Is under the direction at stated.
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