Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1925-03-13

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Volume VIII ~ No. ¦
COLUMBUS, OHIO, MARCH 13, 1923
Dr. M.M. Kaplan Is Honored On Eve Of Sailing For Palestine
Leader of Society for Advance* ment of Judaism Given Fare¬ well Banquet Before Leav¬ ing   for  Dedication  of Hebrew University
PRAISED BY WEIZMANN FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE
NEW YORK.—Dr. Mordecai Kaplan, leader of the Society for thcl Advancement of Judaisni, was given a farewell dinner by three hundred ipcm- bers and friends of the Society last week, prior to his sailing for Palestine as official representative of the ' Zionist | Organization of America at the dedica tion of the Hebrew University, at whith Dr. Chaim Weizmann and Louis Lipsky] praised his long service for the up¬ building of the Jewish Homeland and in all other movements for the rcvitiliza- tion of Judaism.
The dinner marked the third anni¬ versary of thc Society, founded by Dr Kaplan as an organization to make Judaism function as a civilization in the every day activities of its members. The] restoration of the Jewish Homeland one of the fundamental principals to] which the Society is dedicated.
Harry H. Liebovitz, chairman of thei Board of Trustees of the Society, pre-| sided at thc dinner, and Harold Spiel¬ berg, prominent NeW York attorney and Df Kaplan were the only other j speakers in addition to the World and American Zionist leaders. Both Dr Weizmann and Mr. Lipsky emphasized how gratifying it was that Amerian Zionists would be represented • at the opening of the University by one of the world's foremost Jewish scholars who had dedicated his life to the move¬ ment which w?is now becoming a reality
Dr. Kaplan in his address declared that the opening of the Hebrew Uni-| versity gives a new meaning to the Torah, showing that it is co-extensive | with the whole of human civilization "It proves," he said, "That our mani- ' fold Jewish civilization which hasl existed for the past three thousand years, can-take on new form and new life, and occupy a foremost position among the great civilizations of today] by reason of its great spiritual powers] which have not even begun to tapped."
Mr. Ldebovitz and Mr. Speilberg,
IN CHARGE OF SPRING FETE SPONSORED BY ROSE E. LAZARUS SISTERHOOD
Spirit of Good Will Between Cliristians
And Jews Is Commended At Services Held In Jefferson Street Temple of Dayton
Rabbi Samuel S. Mayerberg and Reverend I. E. Deer Speak at Joint Temple Servico-~Organizations Which Teach False Americanism Aro Coivlemncd in Talks — Jewa and Christians Are in Attend¬ ance—Tribute Is Paid to the Spirit of Brotherhood Which Is Bringing Jews and Christians Together.
MRS.
, LOEWENSTEIN
Refugee Admission Bin And Deportation Bill Die In Congress
Negotiations   Fail    Because   of Joker In Refugee Bill—Plight of Refugees Not Ameli¬ orated
WASHINiGTON —Congress adjourns today until next December without hav¬ ing taken action to admit the strande< refugees.. Senator Copeland's refugee thc Senate and Cong^ressman Pull- in the House will die a natural death because Congress has completely ignored them.
Thc bargaining between Chairman Johnson and other administration immi¬ gration leaders on one hand and the] friends' of immigration on the other whereby it was hoped that in exchange for the irnmigfation- friends' support of the deportation bill the administration leaders would agree to a bill to admit thc refugees, ended today in total failure when it came to a iinal showdown.
Congressman, Johnson offered only to admit such, refugees who, prior to July 1st had purchased their own steamship
DAYTON, O.—Approval of the spirit| of thc declaration of Good-Will issued by tlic joint commission of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in .'Vtncrica and thc Central Conference of) American Rabbis was voiced by Rev. I E. Deer, secretary of the Dayton Coun¬ cil of Churches, and Rabbi S. S. Mayer-] berg, in .sermons delivered at the Fri¬ day night services of the Jefferson Street ]
Thc two addresses were heard by a large attendance of both Jews and Christians.    ¦
Thc declaration, which was described!
"the most important step in Church history in a thousand years," is as fol¬ lows:
/c of the Federal Council of thej Churches of Christ in America, and the] Central Conference of American Rabbis as represented in a joint session o: their respective Committees on Good¬ will between Jews and Christians, real izing the necessity for a truer interpre
:ion of Americanism and religion, and
order to advance both on the highes [ plane of goodwill and fellowship, here I with declare:
"1. The purpose of our committee I is to promote mutual understanding and goodwill in the place of suspicion and] illwill in the entire range of our-inter- religious and social relationships.
"2. Because of our mutual respect for] thc integrity of each other's religion and 1 our desire that each faith shall enjoy the fullest opportunity for its develop ] mcnt and enrichment, these committees have no proselytizing purpose.
'"i. We indorse the. statement of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ iu America, made by its admin¬ istrative committee in its resolution of
tlieir addresses, reviewed the growth of |_^   __^^  „„^,.„o^». ...v.. ^„„. oiv.<»........
the Society in the three years of its tYcUeJr 'Kr{^^\^CcoTisr^lsm^Z\\xt existence, pointed out how its activities immigration committee, Dickstein and have expanded. Its membership increased sabath, refused to accept this for the and a beginning made toward the estab-' .^^j^,, ^,,^t according to their knowledge hshment of the Society on a national practically all the immigrants' tickets basis by the formation of chapters m ^^re not purchased by themselves but by, cities throughout the country. The rep- j^eir American relatives. They felt that resentative of the Scranton chapter, the' ^^^ a measure was in reality but a mere' first branch established, was present at j^^er and for that reason woudd admit the dmner and brought greetings to Dr. ,ess than one thousand refugees. They, Kaplan from the Scranton community, jmereforc decided to reject this offer arid Pr. Kaplan sailed Saturday on the „ot to withdraw their apposition to the Olympic with Dr. Weizmann. In Lon- deportation bill in its present form don tliey will join Lord Balfour and ^^ich contains a number of provisions proceed to Jerusalem. Lord Balfour threatening great danger to aliens in the will make the prmcipal address at.the u^jted States, conferring czaristic pow dedication ceremonies. Dr. Kaplan will ^,5 on the immigralion officials to deport also deliver and address at the exercises gijens by reason of which many innocent
on behafi of American Zionists.
Spring
_ Fete of Rose L Lazaras Sisterhood Monday Evening, April 6
Tickets are now in the hands of each] member of the committee in charge for the Spring Fete to be sponsored by the] Rose E. Lazarus Sisterhood at the Prog¬ ress Club, Monday eyening, April Oth.
Mrs. Alfred Kobacher, chairman of the Ticket Sale Committee, will be as¬ sisted by the following: the Mesdames Harry Zeiger, who is vice-chairman; Leo| katz, Harry Freidenberg, Sol Goldsmith E. J. Schanfarber, Fred Lazarus, Joseph . Baach. Morris Resler, Ethel Zeckhauser I Allen Gundersheimer, Marcus H. Burn¬ stine, Dave Levison, Morris Mitchell I Nathan Hcrshowitz, Leon J. Goodman W. A. Hersch, Frank A. Glick, Laurence LoQwenstein, M. L. Yuster and Miss{ Rojina Weiler.
This affair was undertaken by the| Ways and Means Committee of which Mrf. Joseph Basch is chairman. Mrs.l Laurence Loewenstein is in charge of| the Fete.
"»AD» SCHONTHAL ARRIVES IN| BBBHUDA
Word was received of the safe arriva ] of Mr. Joseph S'chonthal at Bermuda] where he has gone for his health.
Mr. Schonthal wrote that he had a most delightful journey and was enjoy¬ ing good health. .
, Mt. Schontlol wishes to be remem ] bered to his many, friends in the city especially those whom he did not have the opportunity o! seeing before he left
persons might be deported.
The friends of immigration, led by Congressmen Dicksteiii and Sabath sisted on two points of all refugees holding visas, numbering approximately eight.thousand, instead of a restricted few and, second, elimiating from the deportation bill of some of its more drastic and dangerous features Both these conditions were rejected by Congressman Johnson and his group.
In order to effectively prevent any at¬ tempt by Congressman Johnson to pro¬ cure action on the deportation bill, the immigration friends informed Speaker Gillett and majority'leader Longworth of their intention to filibuster if the bil was brought up. The administration leaders, in fear of wrecking their plans toi secure action on many importan' measures awaiting action on the eve of adjournment, decided to abandon the deportation bill and thus this bill, along with thc proposed refugee relief bill dies a natural death.
Tlie refugees will now have to until the new quote opens in July and await their turn along with the thousands j of other immigrants aiming to emigrate to America, Congressman Dickstein's bill to admit the wives and children of rabbis who arrived in America before July 1st also dies for want of action but Congress;nan Dickstein stated that he conferred with labor department offi¬ cials yesterday, who promised him tliat they would admit all such wives and children who apply for admission here¬ after temporarily under bond with the anticipation that Dickstein's bill will be passed at tlie next session. However whether the consuls will issue visas to such wives and children before the next] quota opens, and even then, is not known
Srpt. 22, 1922, declaring that the 'rise of organizations whose members are husked, oath-bouiid and unknown «ni [Vhose activities have the effect of arous- liiB rcligiou.s prejudices and racial an¬ tipathies, is fraught with grave consc- jueiiccs to the Qiurch and to society at Ihrgc' To this statement we add our ifonviction that such organizations vio¬ late thc fundamental principles am 'Ideals of our country and of religion fend merit our condemnation, ,
We realize further that we best fcvcal our fellowship by practical co¬ operation ,in common tasks, and it is our finicavor to formulate a program by realize the high purposes ant jioble endeavors of mutual goodwill anc .helpfulness."
We do not need to particularize the itlcstructive forces to unity," said Dr Peer, "but rather to emphasize those [things we have in common. In oui iligioii we have many things together JThe wonderful stories of the Bible, the !m.itchlcss beauty of the Psalms, the] (teachings of the Prophets, are products jbf tile Jews .ind we teach them in our I j Sunday schools and churches. The law] I given to Moses is our law. As Chris¬ tians, we believe that what we consider is our greatest revelation came from Jewish sources. Therefore, we owe 4 debt, of gratitude to the Jew. My own particular group has sought to repay that debt by protecting the rights of the Jew in alj countries in which we are a majority.
"We must keep it so in this country
that no man will suffer because of his
creed or race.. The forfathers came to
this land for religious liberty and they
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The Origin ol the Jews
By LOUIS WALLIS.
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U. S. Jews Playing   " Xi Leading Role In The     ^ Rebuilding of Palestine
Dr.Weizmann Declares Assistance of American Jewry Is Highly Appreciated and Is an In¬ centive to Jews Every¬ where
NEW YORK —Dr. Chaim Wci?*^''' i^"«*&?ifet cjUhfiaWwltt'XiMiist Organiz.-ition, sailed 'Saturday on the Olympic for London, after a three weeks' visit in New York, during which the negotiations for the union of Zionists and non-Zionists in the rebuilding of thc Jewish Homeland in Palestine—first. started by Dr. Weizzmann on his 1984 trip here—^vcre completed.
In a statement issued on his departure Dr. Weizmann paid high tribute to the leadership of American Jewry in solv¬ ing world Jewish problems, particularly in the upbuilding of Palestine. The ac¬ tion of American Jews, under the leader¬ ship of Louis Marshall, in affiliating with the Jewish Agency for the development of the Jewish Homeland, Dr. Weizmann characterized "as an event of profound significance in Jewish history". The Jevfs
Kuhn, Loeb and Co. To Float Big Loan For City ol Paris
The "Petit Blet^ attacks Project
and Declares "Loan Must Be
Prevented at Any Cost."
Saul Attempts Amorite Pogrom
During the Shofetim period, the Israelites and Amorites nbt.only inter¬ married, but they began to make ^rmal and solemn treaties of peace. Tc this effect, we read, "There was peace between Israel and the Amorites' (First Shemuel. chapter seven, verse fourteen), .^n example is found in the following passage: "Now the Gibeonitcs were not of the B'nai Israel, but oi the remnant of the Amorites; and the B'mii Israel had sworn unto them" (Secon( Shemuel, chapter twenty-one, verse two).
But the forces thus moving toward political, unity were now rudely shaken The Israelites chose a leader in the person of Saul ben Kish, who was anti-Amorite in policy, and who undertook to set up a national government along narrow lines This man, although elected under the title of Melek, or King, was, in fact, little .more than a magnified Shofet.' He simply headed a military combination of the Israelite hill clans against the Philistines of the sea coast; and he never had a regularly constituted kingdom with a fortified eity as capital. A Man of Poor Judgment
3aul was very brave and patriotic; but he was a man of poor judgment, as was proved, among other things, hy his treatment of the Amorites of Gibeon with whom the B'nai Israel had formed a solemn treaty of peace, Treacherously attacking these people, "S'aul attempted to slay them in his zeal for the B'nai Israel and Judah" (Second Shemuel, chaptir twentyionc, verse two). This was a very Startling piece of news to be reported among the Amorites of the other walled cities intiu; land. Saul's act seemed to show the Israelites as unfaithful to treaty obligations; and hence the son of Kish was an obstacle in the way of permanent understanding between the two races.
Inflict Crushing Defeat
Saul, in fact, without realizing it, had played directly into the hands of his arch enemies, the Philistines, whose ipolicy it was to keep the Israelites and Amorites apart, and to break up any attempted combination of the hill clans themselves. The Philistines knew tliat if a strong government should arise in central Canaan, their oWn fate would be scaled, .\ccordingly, marching north along the coastal plain into the valley of Esdraelon, they inflicted a crushing defeat upon the Israelites at Moniit Gilboa, involving the death of Saul anc three of his sons'. Thereupon , the visitors did an extraordinary and significant thing. Takipg the bodies of Saul and his sons from the battlefield, they carriec them over to the nearest Amorite city, Beth-shan, and hung the dreadful trophies on the city wall as a warning to the Amorites of the entire land. History has recorded few acts of more striking retribution.
(Cviitiniictl on page A)
PARIS.—The City of Paris is tiating with Kuhn, Loeb & Company ofj New York for the loan to be floated in] the United States, the amount of which has just been fixed by the Senate's Finance Committee, at 52 Francs, according to rumors in munidpa circles here.
In connection with these run "Petit  Bleu"  published  an  article  in which Otto H. Kahn, who is now visit¬ ing   Morocco,   has   been   attacked   and the loan opposed.       , ....       I.
"Private dispatches announce thc arrival in Morocco of an American mis¬ sion to study conditions. .At its head is Otto H. Kahn, American banker and associate of Kuhn, Loeb & Co., of New York.
"To tell the truth, the mission is only] an unofficial one, whose missionaries have no other mission than the one they gave themselves^' And that haps, the most annoying part. Indeed,] the visit to Morocco is significant when one recalls the financial, difficuhies France now is experiencing and the de mands of the great .American banks.
Have Otto Kahn and those who ac¬ company him by any chance gone to Morocco to seek there—and perhaps] later on to seek in our beautiful North African' colonics—eventual compensa¬ tion in exchange for the help that his I financial group might give either the French State or private enterprises or] even municipalities?
"This loan must be prevented at any cost., On account of exchange the day] we borrow we know how much but not how much we must Nor should it be forgotten that Otto Kahn is a brother-in-law of Felix | Deutsch, director of that great 'German trust, the Allgemeine Elektricitats GeseJIschaft of Berlin, and that his as¬ sociate was Jacob Schiff, himself the] brother-ill-law of Felix Warburg, the great Hamburg  financier.
"We often have called attention the danger of an American grasp upon] companies, such as our railways and navigation, as well as certain towns Such control in this case would be ren¬ dered doubly dangerous by German high finance—having to hand over colonial riches through the medium ol ricaii syndicates controlled by the Germans   themselves."
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of England, Italy, Germany, Holland and other countries will  follow the lead of American Jews and enlist in the Agency, irding to Dr. Weizmann. r.   Weizmann  was  accompanied   by Dr. Mordecai M. Kaplan, leader of the Society for the Advancement of Judaism, if New York, who has been appointed s thc official representative of the Zion- st Organization of America at the dedi¬ cation exercises of the Hebrew Univer- the Mount of Olives April 1st In London Dr. Weizmann and Dr. Kap¬ lan will join Lord Balfour and proceed to Jerusalem.   Lord Balfour will make the principal address at the dedication exercises. Dr. Weizmann's statement said infull: "In the solution of the many distress¬ ing problems which have beset the civ¬ ilized  world  as  a   result  of   the war, America has played a leading an^ benefi- t part, exercising its great power not dominate but to help and heal.    In same manner the Jews of America are applying their strength, and the lead¬ ership which they must necessarily ex- in the efforts to meet the great problems  whicii  the  war  has  inflicted upon the Jews of the Old World.    In carrying out this role, American Jewry has just taken a step which will bring hope and courage to thc thousands of their brothers^ in Europe to whom Palestine offers the only open door, the ' only salvation oiit of the intolerable con¬ ditions in which they find themselves.
The affiliation of American Jewry as a body with the Jewislh Agency for Pal¬ estine is an° event of profound signifi- nce in Jewish history.   Such afiiliation, is now certain, will come about in the :ar future and it will result in opening ider the gates of Palestine to the Jew¬ ish homeless and in bringing a speedier completion of thc ideal which Jews have cherished for centuries, the re-building if the Jewish Homeland in Palestine.
"The Jewries of Europe—of England, Italy, Germany, Holland and other coun- wiU follow willingly the lead wliidi has now been taken by the Jews of the United States, and a new chapter can be exjiected to open in the story of the ival of Palestine. It is a fortunate thing that this great human cause has found in the United States men like Mr. Louis Marshall and his associates who has applied their great talents and devo- lifting it to the new stage of de¬ velopment.
As President of the World Zwnist <Dr- ganization, which has up to now carried the burden of the cause, I am grateful that I have had the opportunity and the privilege to help bring about this union of Israel for its further advancenient and consummation."
Pafariotic Service Is |
Arranged by Rabbi       ]
Mayerberg in Dayton
IX\YTON.—A patriotic and i;eItgious .service in honor of the inauguration o: Calvin Coolidge as President of the United States was arranged in Dayton Ohio, by Rabbi Samuel S. Mayerberg] of the Jefferson Street Temple.
The ineeting which was not political was hold to pay tribute to the man, who though before election was but a Re-j pgblican candidate, is now the Presi¬ dent of lall the .American people, regard¬ less of j[iarty affiliation. , All Jewish organisations iu Daytoi ] participated iu the meethig.
DEBATERS TRYOUT IS POSTPONED! WILL TAKE PLACE MONDAY, MAR. 28 ;
President Wolqian of Zion Lodge. No. 62, I. O. a. urges every member who desires to participate in the forthcoming inter-eity debate to prepare himself on the following ques< tion: "Resolved, that restricted immigration is beneficial to American Jewry."
The debaters tryout will be held at the next meeting, Mon¬ day evening, March 23, at Real¬ tors' Hall, Ui Ea^t State Street. Be Bure to do some real study¬ ing, for Zion Lodge desires to have a victorious team. For (urUier dtttailu call Bert Wol¬ man at his «mce, 297 South High St., Cite. 1358.
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