Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1925-07-24

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and
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Volume V1T1,-N(). 30
COLUMHUS, OHIO, JULY 24, it)25
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Christianity Moving Toward Judaism, New York Pastor's Opii
NOTED EXPONENT OF HE¬ BRAIC CULTURE ON PRO¬ GRAM OF ZIONIST CON- GRESS AT VIENNA.
! Arguments For And Against Jewish
Colonization Work In Russia Are Voiced
At David A. Brown's Press Luncheon
Declares  That   the   Present-day Trend oi Christianity Is Bound to Result in a Closer Ap¬ proach to Ancient Faith
SAYS JEWS RECOGNIZE
JESUS AS A PROPHET
N'liW Y-ORK.—Interest in the "evolii- ti(in" case now being lieard in Dayton Tonn., was liciglitencd in tliis city with word that Rev. M. H. Jiyril, Mctiiodist I'ailtor of Dayton, liad resigned liis pas¬ torate wlicn a church comniittee had served notice that it would "break up' the church if Rev. Charles Francis Pit- tcr, New York Unitarian pastor, wa; permitted to speak in the church in favor of evolution.
Rev. Potter, one of New York's most liljeral church leaders, had been invited by Rev. Byrd to speak. Rather than withdraw; that invitation Rev. Byrd re¬ signed whi'n threatened by tlic church committee.
Rev. Potter, who is niinlbtcr of th ' West Side Unitarian Churcli of this cit; in a recent sermon on "Is Christianity Returning to Judaism," said:  ,
''The Christian religion ts undergoing a remarkable change, as is easily rec¬ ognized by even the niost casual ob¬ server. There .is a trend whicli ha; already produced eflfccts such as to make even the orthodox churches of today hardly recognizable as sucli.
"Tliat trend is taking Christianity ward Judaism. Wlien a noted Baptist j)reaclier in a Presbyterian pulpit say that real Cliristianity is to be found ii the religion of Jesus rather than in th religion about Jesus, and when tliat statement is hailed as true and welcomed as prophetic, you have your a the question of my subject.
"The present-day tendency m Chris¬ tianity to go back behind the theological Christ of the Middle Ages lo the human Jesus of thc Gospels is bound to result in a closer approach to tue ethical monotheism of Judaism. The trend of • €ven evangelical Christianity is obviously toward the hbcraj position of following Jesiis""rathcr'tlian worshipping him. He is  increasingly  a  learter  rather  than
"Judaism itself has changed. Liberal Jews now recognize Jesus as a 1 Hebrew prophet. Consequently, "ought honestly to admit a distinct trend in Christianity toward Judaism. This approach of two great religions toward each other is a very hopeful sign. Per¬ haps it is the' first step' toward that great religion of the future which will minimize the diflferences twtween ttW- gions and magnify their comnion be¬ liefs.
Denied a hearing on the subject of evolution in the Northern Methodist Church of Dayton, Rev. Potter spoke on the Dayton courthouse lawn. A small crowd gathered to hear him.
Co-operation of Jewish Press Asked in Forthcoming Campaign »
Representatives of the J. D. C. Attend Luncheon Discussion
— Brown Declares That Situation of Jews in Russia Is
Tragic —Praises "the Rich Black Earth of the
Ukraine and the Crimea
ENDORSES BIG MOVEMENT TO BRING RUSSIAN JEWS BACK TO SOIL IN CRIMEA AND TIIE UKRAINE.
•f.rk.—Al
REUBEN BRAININ
Proper Jewish Education Will Counteract School Propaganda, Says Student
Woman Analyst Would    Stress Ade¬ quate Program as Against Oppo¬ sition to Bible Reading in the Schools
Talmud Torah Notes
Vacation
Beginning   August   3rd   the   Hebrew School will close for a three weeks' tion  and   will  reopen  Monday,   August 24t'h.
Arrangements are being made to hold a picnic for the pupils o.f the Hebrew School immediately after the reopening of the .school. The picnic will be given under the auspices of the Ivreeyoh. Place and date will be announced later. After vacation the pijpils will be pro¬ moted and classes rearranged and, if necessary, new beginner's classes will be opened. Those who desire to enter their children as pupils for the new semester should watch - the announce¬ ments in thc Cnuo.N'icr.E'or call the of¬ fice of thc school the week after vaca¬ tion for full information. Contributions L. J. ScfT, 242 E. Main St., $-")(); M. Pass, 1025 Lockbourne Rd., $10; J. Yen¬ kin, !)lf) S.. 22nd St., $¦=>; A. Luper, 600 I-:. Mound St., $0; J. Sherman, 523 Elm- wood Ave., $5; G. Yenkin, 511 Parsons Ave., $3; H. Lehrer, 3-lC S. Washington Ave., $3; Simon Handler, 3!)3 E. Ful¬ ton St., $.'1; II. Cooper, 467 S. Wash¬ ington Ave., |2; L. Brenner, 451 Don¬ aldson. Sf-i; II. Godofsky, CSC Parsons Ave., $2; I. Plotkin, 449 Donaldson, $1.50; S. Goldfarb, 330 S. Washington Ave., $1.50; L. Lieberman, 586 E. Fulton St., $1; K. Losin, 5-15 E. Mound St., $1 Borshes, 523 Elmwood, $1; J. Douglass, 412 E. Fulton St., $1; M. Katz, 3!)!) Donaldson St., $1; J. Jenks, 479 S. 7th St., $1; L. Shaffer, 581 Lehman, $1 Blank, 753 R. Mound St., $11 ;H. Fox, 705 K. Mound St.. $1; H. Schiff, 512 Elmwood Ave.. $2; J. Ratner, 1809 Par¬ sons Ave.. $1; Proceeds from play given by the Jew- ' ish Literary Club for the benefit of the Hebrew School, $25.
York   City.—Iu   discussing   the question,    "Bible    Instruction    in ' Thc Pul)lic Schools," Miss Martha Neumark, writing  in  "The  Jewish   Woman, quarterly   of   the   National   Council   of Jewisli Women, takes the point of view that   there   is   one   way  of   saving   the Jewish child to the Jewisli religio that it is not by vociferous objeCti the  introduction of  Bible  reading  into the public schools.
"A system of religious education ought to be evolved," asserts Miss Neumark, "whicii would require' the child's attend¬ ance practically every day in the week, only by a constant reminder that the Jewish child can be expecteil to be¬ come deeprooted in his affection for his people and his religion."        ,   • -   -
"Jews need not have been a tenth as ntcrested in Bible instruction in the public schools," continued Miss Neu¬ mark, "if their own .system of religious instruction had been managed well. Jews who are interested in Iiaving their children grow up with a knowledge of their Jewish heritage, with an acquaint¬ ance witli their religious teaching, with respect for their very religion, have It provided them with the means there- Everyone ought to be willing to admit by this time that the present sys¬ tem of Jewish religious education is en¬ tirely inadequate. '.Attendance at a re¬ ligious school once a week can never impress the child with a knowledge of, not to say respect for, his faith. At the present time, the cliild does not even have an opportunity to imbibe the Jew¬ ish atmosphere in the Sunday School. 'Needless to say, three hours a week arc hardly enough for the transmission of religious instruction.
"It is true," contends Miss Neumark, "that the odds are against Jewish preser¬ vation of individuality in .^Vmerica. Conformity and uniformity characterize secular life; they have a similar influ¬ ence over religious life. The modern Jew is apparently forced inti quishing his faith to satisfy the standardization. It is inevitable the the Jews should succumb to the assimilition tendency, when he is inadequately pre¬ pared to defend himself.
We thus find a discussion of Bible in¬ struction in the public scliools leading us into unexpected ramifications, into un¬ foreseen difliculties. The adult Jew who shes to the defense of his religion, who dons the name of his people, only when e is driven to tlie wall, is tlie product f the Jewish child nurtured asional extract from the Bible and the 'rophets, and an enforced attendance upon the sermons of the local rabbi. Constant drilling makes for perfect Uion. Only a youth of Jewish¬ ness can make for a life of Jewishness. The need is imperative for the re¬ organization of the Jewish system of re¬ ligious education. Not only nuist more time be devoted to such teaching, but more science. The notion must disap¬ pear that 'anybody can teach in the Sun¬ day school.' It is coining to be more and more generally recognized that a scientific training is required for suc¬ cess in Jewish teaching. The mere fact of being a Jew or older than the chil¬ dren does not fit anyone for Sunday school teaching."
s for and agaiiisi tlit proposed Jgwish colonization work
:ussi:i, in connection with which a caiipaign for $15,000,000 will be launched
i-oiniiig fall by the Joint Distribution Committee, were voiced during a lunch-
^ivctl by .\lr. David A. Brown of Detroit to a number of representatives of
the Jewish  press in New   York City at the  I'eniisylvania Hotel on Wednesday,
.Inly I.-..
The Joint Distribution Committee was represented by its chairman, belix M. Warburi?. .\lcxandcr Kahn, David :\. BroWn, Leon Kamaiky and Dr. Lee K. Irankcl.
.'\ lively discussioii dOveloped following the cNpose of Mr. Brown on condi- iis in Russia and thc prospects of the proposed Jewish colonization work. The ¦operation of the Jewish press in America was asked by Mr. Browii in •tbcoming campaign for this purpose. Various phases of the colonization work re touched upon in a prepared leaflet on thc ten points of the investigation madi liy Mr. -Brown during his visit in Russia.
To the ((uestion, "are the economic conditions of the Jews in Russia as ba< has been reported?" Mr. Brown replied:
TRAGIC SITUATION
"1 am of thc opinion from all the information I could gather that the situa tion of the Jews in Russia is tragic; that life for them i.s a bare existence, and that if it were not for the help that comes from friends and relatives in Anu many wxnild die of starvation.
Their present economic condition is due altogether to the prevailing political and economic philosophy of the Soviet Government, a policy which may change in time. There is. however, no assurance in any event of an opportunity for the re-establishment of the Jews in their former vocations and pursuits."
To tlie question, 'is the land which the Russian Government has made avail¬ able for Jewish colonists workable by them so that from it they will derive only a means of existence, but .sufficient in addition to provide the essentials for a complete Je%yish life?" Mr. Brown replied:
"If any land in Russia contains within itself the possibilities of providing the requirements enumerated, then the land which I saw possesses them. The rich l)lack earth 0.1 thc Ukraine and the Crimea has iu the past been known as thc granary of the world. The land which is a\ailal)le to the Jews formerly consti¬ tuted large estates and has a-history of productivity not surpassed by any other soil anywhere, With the trained organization of agriculturists who direct the work of the colonists, with fwo great experts such as Dr. Joseph Rosen and Mr. Lubarsky, there can be no question that they will secure the maximum of result!
.JULIUS ROSENWALD
Session of the Actions Committee Opens; Vital Issues Are Discussed
Jewish Colonization Work in Russia
Is Considered; Weizmann and So-
kolow Report on Political
Developments
London.- Organi/atio
-WILL THEY REMAIN?
will the people remain on the land should economic c
J make a living in the vil-
To the (|uestion, ditions change and should it again become possible
i and cities?" Mr. Brown replied
"Mr. Smidovitch was emphatic in the view that the policy of.the governnicnt
to limit the possibilities of the small trader; that at best his would be c^irious existence; that the. governmentijt'tiillcj was to extend it* own merchandis¬ ing organization and to give preference to the co-operatives. .It has already been :n that the small merchant and trader cannot live in the face of governmental :o-operative competition.
Those with whom I have talked—and there are many—that have been en gaged in selling and trading, liave no hope for the future. They have alread; given up their small businesses to go on the land, and are determined never t< return.    'We have put all that behind us: it is of the past; it is a closed period
ur lives' are the answers received to mv questions.   While doubtless some will
rn, they will be few."
To the question, "Would a substantial colonization movement on the part of the Jews have a tendency to increase or decrease anti-Semitism on the part of the Russian population?" Mr. Brown replied:
"I have looked at this question from every possible angle, knowing that there are pronounced opinions on this question in many quarters." I was exceptionally careful to obtain my information from those whose judgments were based upon knowledge of the entire situation in Russia.
A DEFINITE STAND
"In the first place, the Government has taken a very definite stand on the question of anti-Semitism. All peoples in' Russia supposedly 'have equal rights or the absence of rights based upon their political status. Then again, the Gov¬ ernment through legislation, has slioWn a desire to place the Jew on the same political plane as any other of the groups in Russia. The Government has organ,- i/cd the.Comzet, whose sole functions, I have before stated, is to place the Jews on the land. '
The removal of the Jew from the congested cities and villages would not by any stretch of the imagination add to anti-Semitism. If anything, it would have a tendency to lessen the feeling. Additional colonization of any kind, whether it be Jewish or non-Jewish, makes for a better condition for all of Russia, for the hope of that country lies in the full development of its agricultural resources.
"The Sovidt Governmeiit, by the most intense propaganda, has carried this message to the peasant ahd it scarcely .'¦ecnis natural that he would resent the pres¬ ence of any group that would foster the prosperity of the country.
AID TO NON-JEWS
"The colonization scheme worked ont by Dr. Rosen includes in part the giving of aid to our non-Jewish neighbors.' We are at present ploughing some of tlipii land with our great fleet of tractors. Our artificial breeding stations are covering all sections and are being .operated on a purely iion-iiectarian basis.
"'My discussion on this subject with many men whose interest in the Ji Russia cannot be questioned, brought out conclusively that they have no fear of an increase in anti-Semitism through colonization, but are firm in the belief that it will have a tendency to bring about a b<{tter feeling and a finer understanding between tlie Jew and the non-Jew. Dr. Rofen's judgment in this matter, which I \aluc very liiglily, concurs in tlie above opinion.   Last 'but not least, the Jewish
¦olonists themselves have no fear of any kind and a^e working with their peasant
leighbors on the friendliest
Meet me at the B'nai B'rith Picnic tomorrow (Sunday) at Oak Park and we will have a great time.
T. 1. Picnic at Oak
Park a Big Success
The picnic given last Sunday, July 19, at Oak Park under the auspices of thc Tifereth Israel Sisterhood was a big sutcess in every respect.
Several hundred people came out to enjoy this all-day affair and participiited in the various races, games and contests. Lovely   prizes   were  awarded   the  win-
Dr. Morris Goldberg and his brother, .Mr, .Sam Goldberg, furnished some splendid entertainment.
It
due i
great measure to untiring efforts of Mrs. L. E. Topper and her splendid committee that this pic-
c enjoyed such a big success.
The letter following was sent by Mi
Editor, Ohio Jkwisii Ciiiionmcu:, Columbus, Ohio.
1 want to take this means of express¬ ing my sincere thanks to the Ohio Jew¬ ish C"imoNici.K for the splendid pub¬ licity given the Tifereth Israel Sister¬ hood picnic.
I can honestly say that it was thru the Ohio Jewish. Chrpnicle and the un¬ tiring efforts of our able chairman, Mrs. L. 1''. 'i'opper and her most worthy com¬ mittee that the picnic was so successful
Dr. Morris Goldberg and his brother, Mr. Sain Goldl>erg, I,also wish to thank lor their share of entertainment. (Signed)   Mrs.   I>ouis   Levin, President, Tifereth Israel Sisterhood
•The attitude of the Zionist 1 towards the Jewish colon! in Russia was a matter of di.scussion at the first meeting of the Zionist .\ctions Committee whicii opened here today following the return of Dr. Chaim Weizemann from Paris.
While in Paris, Dr. Weizmann con¬ ferred with Louis Marshall on the sub¬ ject. It was announced that no state¬ ment will,be issued with regard discussion on the Jewish Colonization work in Russia.
Dr. Weizmann, Nahum Sokolow, Rab¬ bi Dr. Zevi Chajes of Vienna, Dr. Leon Reich of Warsaw, Dr. Hartke of Ber¬ lin and Col. Frederick H. Kisch of )erusalem participated in the meeting.
In his report on the political situation of the Zionist movement. Dr. Weizmann declared. he 'bad had no knowledge of the appointment of Lord Phimer as High Comniissioner of Palestine. From his interview with the new High Commis¬ sioner',he received the impression that he is a strong and able- man and that he is very anxious to obtain full mation regarding everything connected with Palestine. There is no reason to ibt the good faith of Great Britain, !l there is no doubt that good rela¬ tions with the Arabs in Palestine will be .tablislied in dne course, Dr. Weizmann declared at the meeting of the Actions Committee. Nothing of a sensational nature has occurred in the Zionist since the last Congress, but before has the rebuilding of Palestine been taken so seriously by thc world it is now, he stated. Dr. Weizmann further reported that Col. Leopold H. Aniery, British Colon¬ ial Minister, has expressed some givings concerning the fact that the immigrants in Palestine settle in a largei proportion in towns than on the land. David Lloyd George, former Prime Min¬ ister, will visit Palestine in March, 192«, he stated.
Nahum Sokolow, chairman of the exe¬ cutive, reported on his work in Pales¬ tine which he recently visited, and em¬ phasized the importance of recent Zion¬ ist developments in Poland, where he obtained the support of the government. Col. Frederick H. Kisch reported on the political situation in Palestine. Dr. Jacobson -reported on the Zionist ques¬ tion in connection witli thc League of Nations.
Following, these reports, a discussion developed along two principal lines— the political and the internal situation of the Zionist movement.
Dr. Chajes expressed his regret that the meeting of the Actions Committee was delayed because of the opening of the Hebrew University, and reported to tlie Commititee the resignation of Dr, Robert Strieker as vice-chairman of the Actions Committee, lie also stated that Dr. Strieker was (Icterniined not to with¬ draw his resignation as it involved matter of principle to him. Dr. Reich urged that a discussioii be opened Stricker'.s resignation. The discussion was postponed until other m been concluded. Dr, Hartke was elected to   succeed   Dr.   Strieker  as   vice-chair-
Tomorrow's Picnic At Oak Park Will Be A Most Gala Affair
Zin   Lodge's   Officers   Predict  a Record-breaking    Attendance by Ben B'riths of Colum¬ bus and Vicinity
SPLENDID ORCHESTRA
HAS BEEN ENGAGED
Picnic Will Take Place Rain or
Shine and Will Last From
9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Well, folks, get yoitr baskets, ready. Toniorrow (Suiidaj ) we will enjoy the most hilarious outdoor picnic ever staged in this city. Every Ben Brith is prom¬ ised a day filled with thrills and di- . \ersions galore.
Everything is all set. 'Every arrange¬ ment has been made. Fine music for the dancing and a large variety of games, contests, and amusements assure Colutnbus Jewry o.f a gnuid and glorious time.
The place chosen for this picnic is thc celebrated Oak Park, seven -miles north of Valley Dale on Suuljury pike. The weather man has predicted fair weather for the occasion. All indications point to a record-breaking attendance.
Special Occasion
Thc officers of Zion Lodge desire to impress every member with the import¬ ance of being present on this very special occasion. They want to make it a reaT old-fashioned-get-together affair in which the fine spirit of comradcrie will pre¬ vail. Come and meet all your lodge brothers and friends.
Smiles and laughter, joy and glee will be the order of the day. "Old Man Grouch" will, for one'day at least, be . banished from the local community. Among tbe myriad of attractions on the program besides dancing are wrestling, boxing, racing of all kinds, nail-driving, horseshoe pitching, and rope pulling. Many beautiful prizes are to be dis¬ tributed to those most successful in these contests and games.
Directions
Drive to Woodland Avenue and East Broad Street and go nortli on Woodland Avenue to Sunbury Pike. I'roceed on Sunbury Pike to Oak Park which is about seven miles north of Valley Dale.
Remember, the picnic is a "Basket Picnic," so don't fail to fill your baskets and bring them with you to'Oak Park, The hours will be from !>:'>() .\. M. to 9:00 P. M.   Tlie earlier you will come,
e more fun yon will have.   The picnic
111 be held rain or shine.
Aaron Harmon Passes Away After Severe Heart Attack, Aged 72
.\aron Harmon, aged 72 years, retired merchant-tailor, died very suddenly last Sunday evening at his home, 1G9-") Oak Street, following an attack of heart dis¬ ease.
I'"or many years Mr. Harmon had been in the tailoring business, having retired about two years ago. He is survived hy his wife, Mrs. Eliza Harmon, and two sons, M. G. Harmon, of Troy, N. V. and A. H. HarUion of Columbus; two grandchildren; a brother. Max H. Harmon and a si.ster, Mrs. Henry Gum¬ ble.
Mr. Harmon was a member of the Bryden Road Temple, the B'nai B'rith, and other fraternal organizations.
b'uneral services were held at the Schocdinger chapel, State aud Fifth streets, at •>. o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Iiuenncnt was made in Gtecn l.awn.
Meet me at the B'nai B'rith Picnic tomorrow (Sunday) at Oak Park and we will have a great time.
FAMOUS JEWISH SOLDIER TO BE ACTIVE AT COM- ING ZIONIST CONGRESS AT
VIENNA.
COL. FREDERICK H. KISCH