Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1963-05-31

              Hronicle
Vol. 41. No. 22
FRIDAY, MAY 31. 1963 — 8 SIVAN, 5723
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Wise Re-Elected A.D.L. Chairman
Herbert Wise of CeilumbuiS has been re-elected for a second term as chairman of the Ohio-Kentucky Regional Board of the Antl-Detamatlon League at the League's 14tli Regional Board Meeting at Stouffer's University Inn in Columbus on May 18-19 Those elected to the position of vice chairman of tlie Regional Board at the two-day conference, attended by 175 Jewish lead- era frorti throughout Ohio and Kentucky, were Bernard Rosen¬ berg bf Cincinnati, Sam Kamin of Lima, Marvin Shaw of Cleveland and LewisjCole of Louisville.
Wise has long played an ouLstand ing leaderstiip role in the ADL in tliis region. He has served two terms as chairman of the Ad-mihi' stratlve Committee of the ADL Re¬ gional Board and one term as vice chairman. He is also a former chair- mto of the Community Relations Committee of the Columbus United Jewish Fund and Council. On a na¬ tional level, Wise serves as a mem¬ ber of ADL's Community Service Committee. Wise is president of Temple Israel and immediate past president of The Big Brothers As¬ sociation of Columbus.
HIGHLIGHTING THE BANQUET
on the evening of May 18 was a keynote address by the Hon. Aaron R. Schwartz of Galveston, Texas. Sen. Schwartz is a memiier of the I Texas State Senate and is serving as chairman of the ADL's South¬ west Regional Board which includes the states, of Texas and Oklahoma.
The 1963 ADL appeal marks the first time in 21 years that the league is seeking financial support an as independent agency. Prior to this year funds were secured through the Joint Defense Appeal which was dissolved in 1962. The board memiiers therefore studied in detail the financial problems and procedures as they pertain to this region.
Particular stress was placed on delineating the services performed ttiroughout the nation, in this re¬ gion and in the local communties by ADL which form the basis of the league's request for financial as¬ sistance. In tiiree separate sessions Sen. Schwartz explained the na¬ tional ADL programs. Regional Di¬ rector Seymour Gorchoff outlined the regional services, and specific local involvement.was discussed by the board.
Zacks Attends UJA Leadership Meeting
Gordon B. Zacks waa a leading participant at one of the most unusual gatherings in the 25-year history of the nation¬ wide United Jewish Appeal, a three-day (May 17-19) conference of the UJA Young Leadership Cabinet held at the Onchiota Conference Center in Sterling F'orest, N.Y. In the secluded sessions, the conferees considered ways and means of develop¬ ing the Jewish community leadership for the years ahead and studied in depth trends of Jewis.T
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FIRST HEBREW HIGH CUSS TO GRADUATE AT TIFERETH ISRAEL
Temple Tifereth Israel will cele¬ brate a major event during the Sabbath of June 7-8 when the com¬ mencement exercises will be con¬ ducted for the first class of gradu¬ ates from the High School Depart¬ ment of the Religious School. Five boys and one girl will receive dip¬ lomas which signify the completion ot the three-year course of study.
The graduates are Stanley Cohen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cohen, 2772 Dale Ave.; Mark Katz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Katz, 1160 Kingslea Ave.; Michael Melton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Melton, 435 N. Columbia Ave.; Jack and Hellan Roth, children of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Roth, 228 S. Ardmore Rd.; and David Swedlow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Swedlow, 162 S. Remington Rd.
In addition to receiving their dip¬ lomas, the graduates will partici¬ pate in the religious services of the Sabbath. On Friday evening. Jack Roth will deliver the sermon and Hellan Roth will speak on "The Jewisli Woman of Tomorrow!" on Saturday morning. Stanley Cohen will expound the weekly portion; ¦ { Mark Katz v\rill read the Torah; David Swedlow will deliver the ser¬ mon; and Michael Melton will chant the Musaf service.
Undergraduate students in the High School Department will also participate in the services. Arthur Flicker will chant the services on Friday evening; Steven Kannry will chant the Kiddush. On Satur¬ day morning, the preliminary bless¬ ings (Psukay D'slmra) wUl lie chanted by Stanley Reichgott; Greg Margulies will chant the Schacha- ret; and Steven Gutter will chant the Haftara.
Prizes for outstanding achieve¬ ment will be awarded to students in the freshman and sophomore classes. These awards are present ed by the Sisterhood and the Men's Club of the Congregation. Rabbi Nathan Zelizer will deliver the charge to the graduates and bless the students and their families. Gifts to the graduates will he pre¬ sented by Morris Swedlow, presi¬ dent of the congregation and by J. F. Kass, first vice president of the congregation.
The senior choir of the school will participate.  Members of  the con-
Dr. and Mrs. Barry Hillman
HILIMANS REDEEM FffiST ISRAEL BONDS PURCHASED BY COUPLE BACK IN 1951
Dr. and Mrs. Barry Hillman, 243 N. Chesterfield Rd., tiave redeem¬ ed the first Israel Bonds in Colum¬ bus.
In this year 1963, the first year of redemption of State of Israel Bonds, Israel is redeeming more than $24,500,000 in Independence is¬ sue Savings Bonds sold in 1951.
Dr. Hillman, a resident surgeon at University Hospital, specializ¬ ing in the treatment of ear, nbse and throat, said, "The redemption of Israel Bonds proves beyond any doubt their validity as  an invest¬
ment. We received our check with¬ in two weeks of applying for re demption. My wife and I are very proud to have shared in the econo¬ mic development of Israel. We urge those people who demonstrated con¬ fidence in Israel by buying Bonds In 1951 to redeem them, and to. con¬ tinue their support by purchasing new Bonds and helping Israel ad¬ vance to much greater economic strength in the future. We also urge every member of the Jewish com¬ munity to participate in this great cause."
life today throughout the world.
Zacks has been active in Jewish affairs on both the local and na tional levelk for more than a dec ade. He was the recipient of the Therese Stern Kahn Young Leader ship Award for 1962.
BECAUSE OF his outstanding record of communal service, Zacks was named to the Young Leader¬ ship Cabinet when the new group was a major step in a new UJA program designed to develop new American Jewish leadership from the younger generation.
With 24 Young Cabinet members from all sections of the nation in attendance at the Onchiota meet¬ ing, the conferees, all in the 25 to 40 age range, advanced plans for two of the year's major Young Leadership events.
THE FIRST of these is the Third Annual Young Leadership Study Mission to Europe and Israel which will leave New York on July 8 for a month's examination ot the immi¬ grant reception and absorption pro¬ grams financed in Israel through the UJA, and the refugee relief and
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rehabilitation programs in France aided by UJA funds. The second event will be a National Young Leadership Conference to be held at the New York Hilton Hotel dur¬ ing Sept. 13 to 15.
ANGLO JEWISH PRESS ANNUAL MEETING IS HEAVILY ATTENDED
The problems facing the Ameri¬ can Jewish communities in regard to Jewish education, work on be¬ half of Israel, youth leadership, so¬ cial welfare affairs, and the tasks those issues impose on the Eng¬ lish-language Jewiish press in this country, were discussed in New York City this week at the opening session of the 21st annual conven¬ tion of the Aqieric^ Jewish Press Association.    ^—
The Ohio Jewish Chronicle is a member of this association.
The sessions, at the Overseas Press Club, attended by more than 50 publishers and editors nf Jewish weeklies throughout the country, were under the presidency of Jo¬ seph G. Weisberg, editor of the Jewish Advocate of Boston.
At its closing session, the associa¬ tion elected the following officers for the year 1963; Morris Janoff of the Jewish Standard, Jersey City, president; Joseph J. Cummins, B'nai B'rlth Messenger, Los An¬ geles, first vice president. Other vice presidents included Mrs. J. Neusner, The Jewish Ledger Publi¬ cation, Ilartford, Conn.; Mbert Go- lomb. The Jewish Chronicle, PlPtts- burgh; Leo H. Frlsch, American ,    ,  ., ,.    Jewisli World, Minneapolis; Jimmy
gregation   and  of  the community ^j^j,^ ^he Texas Post, was reelect-
BETH JACOB SYNAGOGUE PURCHASES LAND ON COLLEGE AVE. FOR FUTURE LOCATION
Mr. Louis M. Levin, president of the Beth Jacob Congrega¬ tion, announced that the Beth Jacob Synagogue, one of the oldest congregations in the community, bought a new tract of land af 1223 College Ave., Just south of Heritage House, as the future site of the synagogue.
THE ACTION BY THE Board of Trustees and membership came after a long and intensive survey was conducted to explore the possibilities of expansion,  de-
are urged to worship at the syna¬ gogue and to honor the graduates and their families by lieing' pres¬ ent at the commencement.
ed secretary and Elias R. Jacobs, Buffalo Jewisli Review, was elected treasurer.
velopment, and growth of the syna¬ gogue. The survey indicated the rapid relocation of 90 per cent of the Beth Jacob membership from the "Driving Park" area as well as the phenomenal growth of the Ber- \*ick-Berwin area as a new dense¬ ly populated Jewish community.
There has been a very strong feeling at the congregation these last years of "moving ahead" and serving a larger segment of the Jewish population. Only after lengthy discussions, careful analy¬ sis, and consideration of other lo¬ cations, tbe congregation made this vital decision.
CENTER'S OUTDOOR POOL OPENS JUNE 2
The 1963 Summer Program vrill be officially launched with the open¬ ing of The Jewish Center's Outdoor Pool on Sunday, June 2. This is the 12th year of operation of the Center pool which yearly accomo^ dates large numbers of happy swimmers in its crystal-dear water.
Howard Banchefsky, Center phy¬ sical education director; Peggy Pierce, aquatic director; and Mrs. Marvin Rose, swim pool chairman, announced the hours for the pool during the early part of the season. June 2, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; June 3-7, 4 to 7 p.m.; June 8, 7 to 9 p.m.; June 9,10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; June 10-13, 12:30 to 9 p.m.; June 14, 12:80 to 7 p.m.; June 15, 7 to 9
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THE OFFICERS OF THE syna¬ gogue, Al' Shames, Nate Lessem, Joe Swartz, Dr. Charles Young and Morris Weinstock we?e in unani¬ mous agreement that the future of the synagogue depends on Its pres¬ ent decision to relocate and liuild a new sanctuary to serve the grow¬ ing needs of Columbus.
Shames, first vice president, in a carefully prepared chart describ¬ ing the complete discussion of dif¬ ferent locations and potential areas, Jjresented to the congregation an analysis of the program and the advantages of the College Avenue site.
DR. CHARLES YOUNG, chair man of the board, said, "We look toward the future, yet we take with us the experiences of the past. Ever mindful ot the great challenge be¬ fore us, we know that through a united effort, we eventually will have one of the most beautiful syn¬ agogues and one of the most vi¬ brant synagogues in the city."
Gov. James A. Rhodes
RHODES TO ADDRESS BOND DINNER HERE
Governor James A. Rhodes will be guest of honor at a Bonds for Israel Dinner Tuesday evening, June 25, at the Deshler-Hilton Ho¬ tel, it was announced by Alvin E. Schottenstein, chairman of the Co¬ lumbus Committee State of Israel Bonds.
Long a supporter of the State of Israel and the Israel Bond program. Governor Rhodes spoke in behalf of Israel Bonds at several meetirigs here when he was State Auditor.
During National Brotjierhood Week in 1953 and 1957, Gov. Rhodes receiived the annual award for pro¬ moting brotherhood in Columbus and Franklin County. He is a di¬ rector of the Oliio Mental Health Association and a trustee of Rio Grande College, from which he holds an honorary doctor's degree.
{MRS. HENRY LEWIN I TO BE RE-INSTALL!D AS MIZRACHI LEADER
I Mrs. Henry Lewin will be re-in- I stalled as president of the Raanana. I Chapteiyw the Mizrachi Women's
OrMpiifation at a petite supper on JVgonesday,  June  5,  in the Adult
Lounge  of The Jewish Center  at
8-30 p.m.
Officers being installed at this time are: fundralsing vice presi- ] dent, Mrs, Heinz Hoffman; mem¬ bership vice president, Mrs. Eldad Wertheim; membership chairmen, Mrs. Eugene Cohen and Mrs. Irv¬ ing Szames; cotillion dance chair¬ man, Mrs. Leon Gross; co-chair¬ man, Mrs. David Marks; program chairmen, Mrs. Michael Seideman and Mrs. Martin Keller; cultural chairman, Mrs. Michael Hockstet- ter; American affairs, Mrs. Irving Fried; publicity chairman, Mrs. Irving Stern; co-chairman, IWrs. Bernard Schlessinger; hospitality, Mrs. George Hahn and Mrs. Har¬ vey Rosenberg; treasurer, Mrs. Seyman Stern; corresponding sec¬ retary, Mrs. Aaron Katz; record¬ ing secretary, Mrs. Leah Israel; telephone cliairmen, Mrs. Ben Katz and Mrs. Max Greenberg; ad i)Ook chairman, Mrs. Ben Grinblatt; co- chairman, Mrs. Nat Klein; treasur¬ er, Mrs. Martin Hoffman; Nachas Page bonds, Mrs. Ivah Romanhof; Moes Chitim, Mrs. Bernard Abr rams; UJFC representative, Mrs. Sam Taub; Youth Aliyah, Mrs. Sherman Krivit; sunshine chair¬ man, Mrs. Jerry Bloomfield; JNF chairman, Mrs. Milton Ain; dance ticket chairman, Mrs. Charles Swerdlow; and projects, Mrs. Otto Neubauer.
CLARIFICATION OF MEMORIAL SERVICES
In the recent Jewish War Veterans Capitol Post 122 mailing concerning Memorial Day services, reference to the date was inadvertently mentioned as Wednesday, June 2,
Tiie community is advised that the date Is actually Sunday, June 2.
On that date services will be held at the New Agudas Achim Cemetery at IfcSO a.m. and at the Old Agudas Aciiim Cemetery on Refugee Pike at 12 noon. Rabbi Nathan Zelizer and Cantor P. H. Gellman will officiate.
Because of the Shevuoth holiday, Capitol Post did not march in tlie May 30 Memorial Day parade.
Gold charms will be awarded to the following members for earning $54 and becoming Motliers-ln-Is- rael: Mesdames Eugene Cohen, Ben Gi-inblatt, Martin Greenberg, Heinz Hoffman, Aaron Katz, Henry Lewin, Otto Neubauer, Frank Nutis, Ivan Romanhof, Al Rudnick, Michael Sei¬ deman, Sam Taub, Arthur Tenen¬ baum and Eldad Wertheim.
Tie pins will be given to the foUowing women for rasing an ad¬ ditional $54 and making their hus¬ bands Fathers-In-Israel: Mesdames Heinz Hoffman, Henry Lewin, Ivan Romanhef and Sam Taub.