Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1958-09-12

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Vol. 36, No. 37
COLUMBUS, OHIO. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1958
Oavofad f« Annartean and Jawiih  Idaali
New Program of Budgeting is Set for Distribution by UJF
Samuel Shlnbach, president of the United Jewish Fund, has an¬ nounced the appointment of Her¬ bert H. Schlfr, 1958 campaiirn chairman, as chairman of the Allocations Committee for the forthcoming year.
A new program of budgeting Is being put into effect for the first time in determining the distribu¬ tion of the campaign funds. Here¬ tofore, all requests were originally reviewed by the Allocations Com¬ mittee and then submitted to the board of the United Jewish Fund.
The new plan sets up five sub¬ committees responsible to the Al¬ locations Committee. Each of the sub-committees will conduct a more intensive and detailed ex¬ amination of the requests of the various agencies, institutions and organizations. The reports of each
of the committees will then be submitted to Allocations for re¬ view: This program allows more time and opportunity in under¬ standing the financial needs and services of the agencies, and the development of a more adequate recommendation.
Herbert Schlff has announced the chairmen and personnel ot the sub-committees:
Community Relatlons--.-Herbert Levy, chairman, with the follow¬ ing members of the committee: Charles Y. Lazarus, Arthur Gold¬ berg, Harry Roth, Dr. E. J. Gor» don, Fred Yenkin, Marl< D. Fein¬ knopf, Melville D. Frank, Herman Katz, Walter Katz, Albert Schiff, Mrs. William Schiff, I. E. Seal- fon. Dr. Don Shusterman, Gilbert D. Slegel, Joseph Skilken, Abe A. Wolman, Ben A, Yenkin.
FROM THE  STAFF OF THE
OHIO JEWISH CHRONICLE
STATE EMPLOYEES TO HAVE TIME OFF, WITH pay;
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During the past several years Rabbi Zellzer, spiritual leader of Temple TIfereth Israel, received many letters from Jewish men and women who are full time employees of the State of Ohio concerning the problem of getting time off from work for Jewish holidays with pay. The rabbi discussed this matter with Governor C. William O'Neill. The following letter was sent to Rabbi Zelizer:
Rabbi Nathan Zellzer, M. A. Temple Tifereth Israel 1354 E. Broad St. Columbus, O.
Dear Babbl Zellzer:
This   win   acknowledge   receipt   of   your   letter of Aug. 8 and your Inclosure of k copy of an¬ other letter.
I shall take this matter up at our next Cabinet meeting as'you suggest.   As a matter of policy, we shall permit the observance of Jewish holidays and  time  off without  reduction  in  pay.   I  am sure that the heads of the various departments will cooperate In this matter.
However,   legal   holidays   are   established   in Ohio by law and there is no discretion left in this matter to the Governor.
I would be glad to have a complete list ot your Jewish holidays.
/With warm personal regards, I remain
Education and Culture — Mrs. E. J. Gordon, chairman, with the following members: Troy A. Feib- el, Harry Gilbert, Herman Luck¬ off, Jack Schiff, Sam Schlonsky. Dr. B. W. Abramson, Leon Fried¬ man, Robert Gllck, David Gold¬ smith, Mrs. M. J. Papurt, Law¬ rence Polster, Mrs. Sam Schlon¬ sky, Leon Schottensteln, Harry Schwartz, Joseph L. Schwartz, William Wasserstrom, Mrs. Ben A. Yenkin.
Health and Welfare — Allen Gundersheimer, chairman, with the following members: Richard J. Abel, William V. Kahn, Edward Schlezlnger, J. W. Stclnhauser, Joseph Summer. Leo Yassenoff, Joseph Zox, Marvin Glassman, Charles Goldsmith, Mrs. Ben Kahn , Irving Lackritz, David Levlson, Ben Lurie, Ira Monroe, Mrs, Jack Resler, Mrs. Herbert Schlff, Mrs. Harry Schwartz, Dr. Jack Silbersteln, Justin L. Slll¬ man.
Overseas — Samuel Melton, chairman, with the following members: Jack S. Resler, Jack Sher, A. B. Welnfeld, Aaron Zacks, Mrs. Simon Lazarus, Dr. Paul O. Meyers, Robert Paine, Harry Silbersteln.
Oapttal Needs — Robert W. Weiler, Sr., chairman, with the following members: Harry Gil¬ bert, Mrs. E. J. Gordon, Herbert Levy, Saftiuel Melton, Jack Sher, A. B. Welnfeld, Leo Yassenoff, Aaron Zacks, Robert Gllck, Her¬ bert H. Schiff, Leon Schotten¬ steln, Mrs. JacTt Resler, Mrs. Harry Getz, I. W. Garek.
The schedule of meetings has been completed for the month ot September and early October. The above procedure will include all of the members of the board of the United Jewish Fund. «    •    •
NOMINATING COMMITTEE Samuel Shlnbach announces the appointment of F^'ed Yen¬ kin as chalnnan of tho Nomi¬ nating Committee of the United Jewish Ftmd (or Its officers for 1958-59. Members serving with Mr. Yenkin ore: Richard J. Abel, Mark Feinknopf, Rob¬ ert Gllck, David Levlson, Mrs. Simon Lazarus and WUllam Wasserstrom.
MEDICINB FOR THB JEWS OP CASABLANCA—Jewish women receiive medicine at the Clinique Maternelle, medical center eerving the Jews of tbe ghetto in th Moroccan capital. The clinic was set up with the aid of the Joint Distribution Committee, major American agency aiding distressed Jews overseas. In an effort to stem the enormously high mortality rate in the area. The. Joint Distribution Committee is a benefi¬ ciary agency of the United Jewish Appeal, which in 1958 is conducting a multi-million dollar Rescue Fund campaign in addition to itfl campaign for the regular budgetary require? ments of member agencies providing relief, resettlement and rehabilitation for Jews in 25 countries, including IsraeL
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
(signed)
Sincerely yours, C. WlUiam O'Neill Governor
EARLY DEADLINE
Copy and photographic mater¬ ial for the Sept 1» issue of The Chronicle was due today (Fri¬ day). Next week's Chronicle will be In subscribers' mail boxes Saturday, Sept. 20
Chronicle offices will be closed next Monda.v and Tuesday (Sept lS-16) and Wednesday, Sept 24, in ol>Her\'anc« of the high holi¬ days.
PLANS  FOB  'SWIFT'  VISIT:  Men   who are
working with Leon Schottensteln, left, chairman of a committee arranging the parlor meeting visit of Dr. Isaac L. Swift Sunday night, Sept. 21, at the Schottensteln residence, 80 N. Drexel Ave., are shown: Alvln Schottensteln, Joseph L. Schwartz, Dr. Ben Gertner, Jerome Schottensteln, Richard Grundsteln,    William  Goodman,    Sam  Schlonsky,
Albert Belm and Harold Schottensteln. Not pres¬ ent for the picture and members of the committee are Dr. Ivan Gilbert, Louis Berliner, Howard Sch¬ oenbaum, Robert Mellman, Arthur Katz, Joseph Waisman, Abe A. Wolman, Jacob Gilbert, Ben Kahn, Norman Meizlish, David Levison, Irwin Stein and Samuel Zuravsky. (Topy photo)
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By  Rabbi David  Stavsky,  Beth  Jacob Congregation
The story is told ot a Chasld of the great Rabbi Mordecai ot Nodvorna, who, on one occasion, before Rosh Hashonah, asked per¬ mission to take leave of the rabbi. Asked the sainted rabbi, "Why are you in such a hurry?"
"I am a chazan," retorted the disciple, "and I must look into the festival prayer book and put my prayers in order."
Said the rabbi to him: "The prayer book is the saune as it was last year. Perhaps It would be better, it you would reflect upon your deeds and put yourself In order."
The season of the "Yamlm Noraim," the Great Awesome Days, has again reached us, and once more Jews everywhere will congre¬ gate in synagogues and temples, praying that the L-rd grant th m a year of life, blessing and fulfillment.
PRAYERS WILL BE RECITED, liturgy chanted, sermons preached. The shrilling sounds ot the Shofar, with its mystical notes will again pierce through the stillness of the sanctuary and reach unto High.
As we approach Rosh Hashonah, 5719, and prepare for the high holy days, purchase our membership tickets and thus find ourselves in the sanctuaries, a thought-provoking realization comes to mind.
Has not this preparation and participation In the services be¬ come in recent years, no more than a mere perfunctory, and, at times, meaningless identification with our faith?
Sitting in synagogue, reclining on soft plushed seats, listening to the rabbi and cantor, how much, may I ask, soul searching and serious reflection for our deeds of yesteryear do we actually make?
HOW MANY OF US STOP ON the first day of Tishray, until the tenth of Tishray, and take a spiritual Inventory balancing our accounts, as we normally do in our mundane world before the 15th of March. Do we sincerely reflect and ask: How much tzedakah did 1 give this past year? How often did I participate in religious serv¬ ices?    Is my home any more 'Jewish' this year than last?
"Did I affix a new Mezuzah?
"How did I celebrate Passover, Chanukah or Shevuous? Are my children receiving a wholesome Jewish education? How did 1 observe the 5th Commandment this past year?
"Did I make any worthwhile lother than monetary) contribution to the Columbus Jewish community?
"In what way have 1 demonstrated my loyalty and love to my brethren in Israel? What of the Sabbath, and the daily sacrifices for Kashrus?
"How often in the past year did I wrap the Tiphllln on my arm and head, dedicating body and soul to G-d?
THESE AND HOSTS OF OTHER questions appear on the long inventory list of religious values and concepts.
Prayer and appearance in the synagogue is praiseworthy and commendable, but let us truly understand that it is not the prayer- books, or even the mere recitation of the liturgyi or the holiday that needs preparation, but "better it would be If we put ourselves in order."
Let us resolve that synagogue on Rosh. Hashonah and Yom Klppur, 5719, will not be a cursoripus, meaningless religious expres¬ sion, or comfortable socIeiI outlet, but a very serious and deep re¬ ligious experience. It is to be an occasion when the cantor's age-old melodies, the rabbi's messages, the. Shofar's mystical notes, and the recitations of the prayers, truly become a source of inspiration and rededication to G-d, the Torah and the People of Israel.
LET US RESOLVE THAT DURING these holy days, we reflect on tbe meaning of the word."Chayim" life, that is so often reiterated in our liturgy, understanding that "as beggars and paupers we knock at Thy door," praying for a year of ';iife." Let us enter the sanct¬ uary this year with humility and tear, shut out of our minds the myriads of mundane activities that dominate our hearts, but With contrite heart beseech the L-rd, that this year be one of health and life.
We shall repent and atone, beat our breasts and confess our sins to G-d and fellow man, resolving each In pur way to do better this coming year. We shall then give great meaning and signifi¬ cance to our presence in the synagogue, so that the Judge of all men sitting on H-s Heavenly throne, pardon our iniquities and inscribe us and our loved ones In the Book of Ufe for the year S719.
UNIVERSITY   NAMES   FIRST WOMAN ASSISTANT
TEL AVrV, (JTA) — The first, woman instructor at Bar Ilan University at Ramat Gan was named here. She is Dr. Nehema LeiboWitz, who becomes assistant professor of Bible and Education at this religiously-oriented insti¬ tution.
Dr, Leibowitz was last year awarded the Israel Prize for re¬ search in education. Her weekly bulletin on bible study has over 3,000    readers    throughout    the
world.
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MOSAIC FLOOR OF .SIXTH CENTURY EXCAVATED
JERUSALEM, (JTA)—A large, mosaic floor dating back to the sixth ventury C. E. has been un¬ earthed at excavations in the southern Negev, it W£is revealed here.
The floor, approximately 15 by 30 feet, was recovered near the site of the ancient Byzantine town of SWvta. Greek inscrip¬ tions can be made out in the bor¬ der of the mosaic.
JEWISH SERVICEMEN  NOT ALLOWED IN JORDAN
LONDON, (JTA) — Jordan has refused to allow American Jews serving In the United States armed forces in Lebanon to enter Jordan territory for leave visits, Jordan newspapers reaching here reported.
The Jordanian condition has snagged negotiations between the Jordanians and headquarters of the U.S. forces In Lebanon look¬ ing toward parties of American soldiers entering Jordan for tours of   the  Holy  Places,   the  Jordan
press said.
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CANADA'S   FIRST   WOMAN AMBASSADOR  NAMED
OTTAWA. (JTA) — Canada named her first woman ambassa¬ dor last week-end and assigned her as the Dominion's first resi¬ dent Ambassador to IsraeL Miss Margaret Meagher, until now Canada's Charge d'Affaires In Is¬ rael, was appointed ambassador. In the past, (panada's envoy haa resided in Athens where he also served as Ambassador to Greece. ' •   •   •
GERMANS PLEDGE FUNDS
KARLSURHE, (JTA) — Virt¬ ually all the communities of Ba¬ den, from which Jews were de¬ ported to the south of France in 1940, have pledged financial con¬ tributions toward the renovation of Jewish cemeteries near. the Noe and G u r 3 concentration camps.
The pledges were made in re¬ sponse to an appeal by Karlsruhe Mayor Guenther Hlotz, who ini¬ tiated a campaign to raise 335,000 marks tor the renovation of the cemeteries in which the martyred
deportees are buried.
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ISRAEL   ORCHESTRA   WINS
THE HAGUE, (JTA) — The National Youth Ochestra of Israel won first prize in the third World Music C^tontest sponsored by Queen' Juliana of Holland. The contest waa held at Kerkrade, Holland.
Israel Ambassador Hanan Cldor accepted, in behalf of the young Israeli musicians, the first prize— a fine hand crafted lyre stuilded
with Ivory, gold and silver.
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TO OPEN CONSULATE
JERUSALEM, (JTA) — Israel will soon open a Consulate In Portugal, according to informa¬ tion revealed h^re. The Consulate will be Israel's first . diplomatic mission, on the Iberian Peninsula. Israel has no diplotnatlC' relations vdth Spain. Recently, hqweyer, a high official of the economic de¬ partment of Israel's Foreign Min¬ istry visited Madrid in an effort to establish economic relations with Spain. . ¦