Ohio Jewish chronicle. (Columbus, Ohio), 1924-07-18

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Volume VII — No. 9
COLUMBUS, OHIO, JULY  18,   1924
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Are Jews To Fight Klan?  Dr. Wise and Untermeyer Disagree
Jewish Leaders in Public Oiniuon
Startled at Revelations Made
by the New York World
STATEMENTS MADE
BY BOTH OF THEM
NEW YORK, (J. T. A.).—Jewish leaders in public opinion have been startled at the revelation made by the N'ew York World, which published a confidential correspondence between Mr. L. A. Steinhardt, a nephew of Mr. Samuel Untermyer and Julius Peyser ol Washington, D. C, showing that it was upon thc advice of Mr. Untermyer tha* William G. McAdoo, aspirant for the Democratic nomination aa' President, evaded making his stand ^on the Klan question clear, and accepted its support.
It was alleged that Mr. Samuel Unter¬ myer advised Mr. McAdoo to accept the votes of the Klan, and to dump It afterwards. In connection with this it w&s made known that Mr. Samuel Un- • termyer, as Vice President of the Amer¬ ican Jewish Congress had been called upon by Dr. Stephen S. Wise, as Presi¬ dent of the Congress, to serve as a member of a committee to appear be¬ fore the Resolutions Committee of the National Democratic Conference to plead for an anti-Klan plank. Mr. Un¬ termyer, however, refused to serve on this committee. In connection with this refusal. Dr. • Wise made the following statement:
"A^ President of the American Jewish Congress, I named a committee made up of distinguished representatives of the Congress who should present the Jewish position, of necessity the American posi¬ tion, -with regard to the Klan. If the Klan were solely anti-Catholic or antt any religious group, we, as Jews, would be moved to intervene in protest against the menace of that religious and racial bigotry, which the Klan at one and. tha
asmucK 'as we Jews have come under the ban of the Klan together with non- Protestant Christians, it seems to me of the essence of cowardice for the whole burden of doing battle against the Klan rest upon any of the groups ' falling within its proscription. Mr.' Un¬ termyer is right in maintaining that the war upon the Klan should be made in the name of Americanism and of Chris¬ tianity by the teachers and laity of the Protestant churches of America, as has in truth been done. But we world of realities—of facts which must always be faced with frankness and .. courage. Until Protestant churches In America rise up as they should rise up, and as up to this time they have not risen itp, against the Klan, it is the busi¬ ness of Catholics and of Jews to de¬ fend themselves against this noxiou« form of intolerance and animosity.
"Who is to be deceived, I would ven¬ ture to ask Mr. Untermyer, by the nom- (Concluded on page 4) '
Seven  Jews   Elected   to   South African Parliament
JOHANNESBURG,    (J.   T.   A.)—
Seven Jews aro among those elected to
new   Parliament of   South  Africa.
They   arc   Morris   Alexander,   Morris
Kcntridgc,   Emilc   Nathan,   Sir   David
Harris,  C.  P.  Robinson,  SirE.  Oppcn-
sr   and   E.   Buirski,   representing
us   parties.     One   Jew,   Mr.   W.
Ehrlich, was elected to the Senate.
CAN SAMUEL UNTERMYER REMAIN CHAIRMAN OF THE KEREN HAYESOD?
'    —ASKS YIDDISH DAILY
NEW YORK, (J. T. A.)-nii9 Mtitude of Samuel Untermyer, Chairman of the Keren Hayesod and Vice President of the Amer¬ ican Jewish Congress, toward the Ku Klux Klan question, during its discussion by the Democratic National Conven¬ tion, and his statement that the Jews should not interfere in the matter, has aroused great in¬ terest' in the leading Jewish circles here.
The influential Jewish daily, "The Day," in commenting upon the matter asks: "To interfere in siomebody else's affair? Is the attack of the Klan on the Jews somebody else's affair? Are we not vitally interested ' that the attacks be stopped; at any rate, that they should not come from a powerful and polit¬ ically influential organization like the Klan? Mr. Untermyer thinks it is not. It is both comic and tragic. The question is onlyi "What causes a Jew, wlio ¦ holds such an opinion to remain in ofiice as chairman of such a national Jewish institution as the Keren Hayesod?'"
Similar astonishment at the attitude of Mr. Samuel Unter¬ myer is expressed by the So¬ cialist Yiddish daily "Forward." in its issue of last Saturday.
Discusses Jewish Colonization Plan In Southern Russia
New Tifereth Israel Temple at Broad St. And Linwood Avenue Will Be One of the Finest Buildings of Its Kind In the City
Buildinir Operations to Commence in the Very Near Future — Struc¬ ture to Be Triumph of Architectural Skill —WiU Be Completed September, 1925, on Silver Anniversary — Every Facility for Spiritual, Social, and Intellectual Work to Be Provided — Plans and Specifications Arei Highly Commended by the Trustees — Old Building to Be Moved to the Rear of Lot and Remodeled for Use as Religious School and Temporary Place of Worship for Coming Holidays — JBeautiful Location of Edifice Is Subject of Much Favorable Comment.
Secretary   of   Soviet Kalinin Says Government Will Give  Land,  Assistuice  and Official Recognition to Plan
MOSCOW (J. T. A.).—"The eco- omic situation of the Jews in thc Pale of settlement has always been critical. Now, with thc development of govern¬ mental industry and trade, and the rc'> striction on private enterprise, the Jew¬ ish situation is growing worse daily," declared Comrade Smidovitch, First As¬ sistant Secretary to Kalinin, the Prtsi- I dent of the Russian Socialist Soviet Re¬ public, in an interview with the repre¬ sentative of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency today. The .Russian statesman commented upon the Jewish question in connection with the plan to start Jewisii colonization in Southern Ukrainia and Northern Crimea.
For the purpose of relieving the sit¬ uation of the toiling masses, Smidovitch further stated, the Russian Government intends to settle 50,000 Jewish city dwell¬ ers on 100,000 desiatin of government land in the neighborhood of the Jewish colonies of the Ukraine and Crimea. The land will be given to the settlers not as concessions, but for termless, free usage. The soil in Northern Crimea good for diiTerent kinds of agriculture, horticulture, . gardening and tobacco raising.
The only obstacle in the way of realiz* ing this scheme is. the lack of means the government. While the government isi,.ready- to grant transmigration and taAttii<Jft"'^rivilege!*;rA1ttd'^S"'evfiir^i pay the cost of parcelling the land and building artisian wells, it is unable to carry through the entire project. The' Ort, and other Jewish organizations from abroad have offered to provide the funds necessary. The money thus sup¬ plied will be at the exclusive disposal of local legalized isocicties, which will in¬ clude representatives of the foreign or¬ ganizations. The same societies will also take part in the organization work.
A special government committee will be formed to take care of the ejnter- prise, and a decree concerning it will be published in the nearest future by the Soviet Government. This governmenti^l committee will not interfere with the financial aifairs of the plan.
As to the plan for establishing an autonomous Jewish republic on that ter¬ ritory. Comrade Snhidovitch stated that when the Jews will ihave settled and will have expressed their desire for omy, the Rusrsian Socialist Federated Soviet Republic will 'grant it to them, as it has'granted it to the other national¬ ities in the Union, according to their desire.
"At the present time, there is no sucU territory in existence, and j:onsequently there cannot be such a question raised," concluded Smidovitch.
HALF OF SUM REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
ALREADY SUBSCRIBED BY PUBLIC-SPIRITED
MEMBERS-—AIORE MONEY IS FORTHCOMING
What promises to be one of the finest id most attractive houses of wofship
the city is the proposed new Temple to be erected at 1354 East Broad Street by   the   Tifereth   Israel   Congregs^tion.
Building operations will commence in the very near future and it is cxptcted that the structure will be entirely com¬ pleted and ready for use in September,
15, when the much-heralded Silver Anniversary celebration of the congre¬ gation will be held. i
It is the hope of the officers';and members of the Temple that this'new Synagogue—equipped as it will be .With every facility for the spiritual, Sitcl- lectual, and social welfare of iisl ad¬ herents—will become a vital, dynamic, and inspirational center for the ^iver- growing Jewish population of the, feast End. The location is one of the'inost ideal in the city. The lot has a ninety foot frontage on East Broad Street and is 315 feet deep and the building stands about ten feet higher-than the sidewalk.
The contract has already been let to Mr. Schirtzinger for the .removal 6^ the present .building to the eeair'of ttie lot ¦iirhere it will be immediately,remodeled, so that the entire lower-^oo.r'Can be used for an assembly rop'in.\an44?$.'a temporary place of worshipj^i^l.'tbr coming, holidays. When the>its^f:^^.]^}i 'WfH-^ff-mtfslie<r-the'"mtf-6ttif<rf<i^r£ modeled) will be used by thc Religiou: School for all the social activities the congregation.
Months of Planning
It took months of planning, studying and figuring- beforo the present complete set of blue prints, plans, and specifi¬ cations were submitted by the Building Committee to the Officers and Members of the Temple. The plans have received the approval and commendation of the entire membership.
Every one has been convinced not only of the absolute necessity of the new building, but also of the intrinsic mer¬ its of the plans, which call for an edifice to be GOxlOS with a seatingr capacity of about one thousand in the main auditorium. It Will be built of white sandstone and besides the main auditorium will have a basement that will be adaptable for a banquet hall, gymnasium, and other auxiliary activi- Beauliful Foyer
In addition to the auditorium there will be a beautiful foyer 25x60 feet ov^r which will be a special, study for the rabbi and a meeting room for the sisterhood and other auxiliaries of the Temple. The plans provide that as the membership grows a balcony can be installed seating about 400 additional
worshippers. Thc auditorium is so phiuied that it too can be enlarged when thc occasion demands.
Immediately after thc present (old) building will be removed extensive and elaborate ceremonies will be held for breaking ground for the new House of Prayer. Practically half of the amount required for the construction of the new School haa already been subscribed l)y public spirited and enthusiastic mem¬ bers. The officers are confident that the forthcoming campaign for the raising of additional funds will bring suffi¬ cient revenue to cover in full the entire expense, so that the building committee will be in a position to turn the build¬ ing over to thee Congregation free and clear of all encumbrances.
Everyone to Help
Every conscientious Jew in the com¬ munity will no doubt do his share to help erect the only modern Orthodox Temple in Cblumbus. Special stress is being laid by the Campaign Committee on the fact that dimes and quarters as well as dollars and large checks will be solicited. Every Jew in every walk of life, rich or poor, reform or Orthodox, will be asked to do his bit. For the new Synagogue at Broad and Linwood will- be a house of prayer for Kqryisroel.' '  '
practice'will"bfeToliowed^ an effort wilf be made in this new House of God, to beautify the services and to make Judaism a living reality among the wor¬ shippers. Special attention will be given o improving the decorum during prayer ,0 that the edifying influence of the Tefillos" will be more potent and effective.
Organized in 1901
It is interesting to note that Temph Tifereth Israel was organized in 1901 and since that time has been active in every movment for the public good. It has consistently endeavored to co¬ operate in every campaign for the rais¬ ing of funds for charitable ancl other good purposes.
The present Officers of the Congrega¬ tion are: Morris Polster, President; M. L. Bayer, Vice-President; J. K. Born¬ stein, Treasurer; Sol. Roth, Secretary. The Trustees are: M. Weiss, Jesse Spira, W. A. Hersch, J. L. Feiner, WiU Welber and Leon Nason. The Building Committee is composed of Morris Weiss, Chairman; Morris Polster, M. L. Bayer, J. K. Bornstein, Sol. Roth, Jesse Spira, W, A. Hersch, J. L. Feiner, Will Wel¬ ber, Leon Nason, Ben F. Levinson, Morris Brown, Arthur Gluck, Max Weinberger, J. Shapiro, Nate Wasser¬ strom and (Max Polster.
TO BE GUEST OF HONOR AT   HERZL   MEMORIAL MEETING, WED., JULY 23
Prof. Adelbert Ki
Columbus Jewry to Pay Respect to the Memory of Dr. Herzl
Professor Adelbert Kim of Rou¬ mania to Be Guest of Honor at Meeting to Be Held at the Agudath, Achim Ssmagog
DATE FOR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
Columbus Jews will pay respect to the memory of the first Zionist leader. Dr. Theodore Herzl, at a, mass meeting Wednesday, July 23d, 8 p. m., in the auditorium of the Agudath Achim Synagogue. The previously announced date was Tuesday, July 22d, but a change to the former date was deemed advisable because of an ice cream social being sponsored on the latter date by the Ivreeyoh Society.
lumbus Jewry in the person of Prof. Adelbert Kun who has been in this country only several weeks, having come here directly from Klausenburg, Rou- Prof. Kun has played an im¬ portant and active part in the Zionist Movement in Central Europe. He is known as a leader in National Fund and Keren Hayesod work; was President of the Student Association Ezrah and a student delegate to the 12th Zionist Con¬ gress at Carlsbad in 1920.
Dr. I. Werne and Dr. B. W. Abram- Dn are the local speakers on the pro¬ gram. -No comment is necessary on the merits of tfliese men as,public speakers. It is a foregone conclusion that both will have something of an inspirational and educational value to say with re¬ spect to the relation of Dr. Herzl to the Zionist movement.
Columbus Jews are no doubt inter¬ ested in knowing the true status of their co-religionists on the continent and this is an unusual opportunity to get reliable information on present conditions from one acquainted with every phase of Jewish life and especially with the in¬ spirational side pf the Zionist cause.
Mr. Bert Wolman will be the chair¬ man of the meeting. The public is cordially invited.
New Proposed Home of Tiffereth Israel Congregation
Will Be Triumph Of Modern Architectural Skill
Philipson Pleads For Two-Day Week In School Work
Education  Commission  Stresses
Need for More Work With
Children and Youth
ADULT EDUCATION PLAN
IS ALSO ADVOCATED
CINCINNATI. — A recommendation lat religious schools increase their hours of study by one session a week contained in the report prcsemcd l>y Uabbi David Pliilipsoii to tlie Cen¬ tral Conference of American-Rabbis at ifs annual convention at Cedar Point, O.' Philipson is chairman of the joint commission on Jewish education com¬ posed of members of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and the Central Conference of American Rabbis. Dr. Philipson reported that thc cur- iculum for religious school work is ow completed, and ready to.be intro¬ duced into the schools affiliated witH synagogues, members of the Union, Tim new curriculum is a revision based on suggestions and criticisms made by.mem- of the conference. He commended the work of Dr. Emanuel Gamoran, educational director of the department" of synagogue and school extension of the Union of American Hebrew Congre¬ gations, whose services and ability made possible the progress made by the com¬ mission.
Dr. Philipson also announced six new publications and text books. These new books include the new curriculum, "The Book of Genesis," by Adele Bildersee; The Book of Genesis Teachers' Manual," Adele Bildersee; "The Pa,per Purim play, by Mrs. '.Fannie Barnet Linsky; Educational Monograph 1, entitled "Text Books and Teach¬ ers' Helps," by- Dr. Emanuel Gamoran, and Educational Monograph No. '.5, 'Teacher Training for Jewish Schools," ' by Dr. Emanuel Gamoran,
He also said that a number oT manu- stsripfcsrarie-ift^jrEss-orio^fr^^fflcssa^f.: preparation for the press and still others are in the hands of the iauthors for com¬ pletion. He told of the survey made of the religious schools affiliated with the Union of American Hebrew Congrega¬ tions which was undertaken by Dr. Emanuel Gamoran. The results of this survey were presented to the confer¬ ence. He also told of a series of lee-. tures on the new curriculum and on 'The Project Method in the Jewish School," which Dr. Gamoran delivered before the State Teachers' Ass'n. of Louisiana and of Alabama, and before the teachers of Chicago. Exhibits ot religious educational work were dis-. played at the various .state teachers' as¬ sociation meetings. '
A review of the activities carried on
by the commiss^ion during thc past year
was given in the report by Dr. Philip-
I.   He said that the commission iheld
) meetings, one at Cape May, N. J.,
June 28, 1923, and the other at New
York on January 28-29,1924.
"At the last meeting of the confer¬ ence the curriculum for elementary and secondary religious schools was pre¬ sented before this body by the commtsr- sion," he, said. "The members of the Central Conference were requested to submit their criticisms. On the basis of those criticisms, changes were made in the curriculum. The most important achievement of the commission during (Concluded on page 4)
B'NAI B'RITH PICNIC AT THE GREEN MILL ON SUNDAY, JULY 27
Splendid   Program   Is   Ar¬ ranged fot the Entertain- ment of B'Nai B'rith and Their Fanulies
It has been definitely decided that the B'nai B'rith picnic and jubilee will be held at the Green Mill, one milei north of Storage Dam, all day Sunday, July 27th. ' Elaborate preparations are being made »o that the affair will turn out to be a ntost con¬ summate success. The best orchestra obtainable will be en¬ gaged. Contests and games of all kinds are being planned.
Only members of Zion Lodge, I. O. B. B. No. 62 and their fam¬ ilies will be invited. Everyone is urged to keep July 27th open. A splendid treat is in store for every "Son of the Covenant" do that day.
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