Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1925-05-15

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COLUMBUS, Ol-irO, MAY 15, 1925
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Mexican Gov't Gives Good Treatment to Jewish Immigrants
There  Are  Now   Between   Five
and Six Thou.vand European
Jews in Mexico City and
About 12,000 Arabian
Jews
;SENTED
(By Our Mexico City Correspondent) MEXICO CITY—To an observer of Jewish life here in Mexico it is interest¬ ing to watch the growtli and develop¬ ment of the Jewish community since thc stream of immigrants began to flow into this country as result of the en¬ forcement of thc quota restrictions in the United States.
Whereas only several months ago it was comparatively difficult to find,thej so-called Jewish ncighborhobd, for there were no outward signs.of its existence today one has no difficulty in discover¬ ing Jewish butcher shops, with the Bosh- er Kosher signs displayed over them, Jewish Grocery stores, tailor- shops, barber shops, etc., etc. Several Hebrew Schools are going at full blast, the Y. M. H. A. is open nightly with meetings of some sort or another continuously taking place, and Jewish dentists and doctors are becoming more n Older Jewish residents here say that up to a year ago there was nothing here a Jewish community life.
It is estimated there are now betw< five and six thousand European Jews in Mexico City, and about 12,000 Arabian Jews. One local Jewish leader thinks that within the next .ten years there will be no less than 60,000 Jewish residents in Mexico City. Other cities in which there are Jews in considerable numbers are Monterrey, Torreon, Chihuahua, and Tampico.
Meanwhile, the flow of Jewish immi¬ gration continues in a steady stream. During the month of April morc than 400 Jeivish men, women and children ar¬ rived on tho Holland-American, French and other lines. Most of these had, o) course, hoped to go to thc United states, but finding that that was impossible they I turned toward Mexico, coming here with | :--thc'determination-to settle'•and--Temain in this country.
Almost every trade is represented anion's the arrivals. There are mining and construction engineers, mechanics, blacksmiths, carpenters, painters, elec¬ tricians, weavers, photographers, tailors, ¦ shoemakers, printers, tanners, watch¬ makers, jewelers, lumbermen, cabinet makers, etc. Practically all come B'nai B'rith Bureau for assistance, and most of them are placed in jobs of some! kind or another. The B'nai B'rith Bu¬ reau was established last October. Here the immigrants come not omy employment, but they find classes here in Spanish nightly, vvhere instruction is given free. They find recreation and companionship in chess and domino games, and niost iniportant of all, they are given food and shelter, if they are in real need, until employment is pro¬ cured for them.
According toi Mr. Weinberger, thej director of the B'nai B'rith, and other local Jewish leaders, there is absolutely | no discrimination in Mexico against Jewish workers. A group of several j hundred have for some time been trying to establish an agricultural colony, and for this purpose have been soliciting as¬ sistance, in the United States. few of the immigrants are taking out citizenship papers, with the intention of becoming Mexican citizens. On every occasion that has presented itself, the Jewish colonists have received cordial and courteous treatment at the hands of the Mexican Government.
(IMI'ORTANT MEETING OF O. S. U. MENORAH SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT    .3:00    O'CLOCK
All Mcnorah members as well IS Chronicle readers who arc in¬ terested in .fcwish questions arc iirfrcd to be present at thc meet¬ ing tomorrow (Sunday) nfter- noun in thc Ohio Union. A symposium on "A Modern Jew's Attitude Toward Jcsiis" will be held. This theme will be. dis¬ cussed from all angles. The committee asks that every one desirous to participate should arrange to be. there at 3:00 o'clock sharp. A fine musical program will be presented and important matters will be taken up regarding next season's ac¬ tivities. Remember — tomorrow afternoon at thc Ohio Union.
Local Jewish Girl Wins Diverse
Scholarship Hdnors at Ohio State Univ.
Mothers' Day Was Most Fittingly Celebrated at Bryden Rd. Temple^ May 10
The Mothers' Day celebration spon¬ sored by Zion Lodge No. 02, I.,0. B. B,, , at the Bryden Road Temple last Sun¬ day evening attracted over two hundred and seventy-five people in spite of the inclement weather, and the inspiring ad¬ dress of the speaker for the evening (Attorney Schifran of St'. Louis) amply repaid those who took part.
A. B. Weinfeld was chairman of the meeting and I. B. Jashenosky delivered the opening and closing prayers. An address of welcome was delivered by President Bert Wolman in which he enumerated the salient work being done by the Order. Several vocal selections were given by Miss Hattie Rappenport, accompanied by Miss Hattie Mendel.
Mr. E. J. Schanfarber who was un¬ expectedly called upon made some very appropriate remarks, emphasizing thej new work for the Hillel Foundation which the Independent Order B'nai B'rith was projecting.
Australasian Jewesses
Reveal Wide Talents
Jewish   Women   Are   Prominent Every Field of Australasian Life
NEW YORK CITY—At the initiative of the National Council of Jewish Women of America, a series of studies being made of Jewish women and their work in the chief countries of the world. The most recent study deals with the Jewish women of Australasia, among whom the program of the National Council of Jewish Women has begun to wield a liig influence.
The Jewish women . of Australasia have always played their part in the affairs of this Continent and interested themselves in diverse social activities, including philanthropic and educational 3r academic. As this is a young coun¬ try, the latter characteristic seems to have .confined itself mainly to Melbourne] and Sydney, the capitals of Victoria and New South Wales. This is proba¬ bly due to the fact that the principal universities and the oldest in Australia, established in these cities. . As for social work, the Jewish women of jjthe ^different states 'have_ equally ac¬ complished mucli good work of a noble j
Among medical women in Melbourne,
e have Dr. Constance Ellis, a leading surgeon and physician; Dr. Isabel Phil¬ lips, who was for three years the reg¬ istrar of thc Melbourne Hospital, ont of the largest hospitals in Australasia,
unique position for a woman to hold. Dr. Phillips is also a distinguished bac¬ teriologist and pathologist.   Other Jcw- jnien who are about to make ca- for themselves are Doctors Ray • Lottie     Sharfstein,     Suzanne j Abramovitch and Fanny Reading.
The arts and education are very wellj represented. Miss Frances Barkman, M. A., is one of Melbourne's leading educationalists and French scholars, and is French examiner at the Melbourne University. She is honorary secretary of the Palestine Welfare League of Vic¬ toria. Miss Sara Richardson, M. A., a brilliant French scholar and teacher, is another Melbourne graduate. Miss Gladys Marks, M. A., of Sydney, is lecturer of French at the Sydney Uni¬ versity and is also International Secre¬ tary of the National Council of Wom¬ en of N. S. W. As for politics, in Perth, Western Australia, Mrs. Casper is a niember of that state's executive, a high honor for any woman to attain.
Thc Council of Jewish Women of New South Wales, is the youngest of all communal activities, but because of its wide appeal and many aspects, 'n the strongest of all the women's so¬ cieties ill Australia. It has a member¬ ship of 500 members, still growing, and its influence on all matters of Jewish j interest is far-reaching. Its objec of a triple nature, educational, social and philanthropic. In its many- activities, thc Council has in its policy that of meeting and assisting Jewish | inimigranti; a feature never before un¬ dertaken by any charitable organization] in Australasia; world problems, such as Palestine and Eastern Europe.
Because of the Council's far-reaching] influence amongst the Jewish residents of New South Wales, its President, Dr. Fanny Reading, was recently elected to the Council of the New South Wales] Board of Hebrew Education. The Jew¬ ish woman in this land is beginning to realijze, just as her sisters over the have for some time realized, the preme need of service on her part wards her family, her race, her country This awakening is giving her a broader] outlook, a more humane spirit, an un¬ selfish interest towards her fellow- creatures, which factors will result ir the ultimate benefit of the people with whom she comes into daily contact and in  the uplifting of  the generation to
Entertaining Meeting Enjoyed by the Rose E.
Lazarus Sisterhood
Unusually entertaining and intcrest- \S was the deliglitful sketch given by the officers and board members of the E. Lazarus Sisterhood at the clos- 'm\:, meeting of the year, held Tuesday, May 12th, at thc Bryden Road Temple. Each report was very uniquely present¬ ed during thc course of this sketch.
rs. Marcus Burnstine, president, paid tribute to the four retiring board mcnibcrs, the Mesdames I^o. Katz, Jos¬ eph Basch, Joseph C. Goodman and Frank Nusbaum who had served most faiih fully during their respective terms. The newly elected directors are: Mrs. Harry Freidenberg, Mrs. Frank Basch, Mrs. Plarry Zeiger and Mrs. George Goodman.
Mrs. Joseph Basch who was chairman of the Ways ad "Means Committee re¬ ported proceeds amounting to more than $1700.00 realized from thc spring fete and rummage sale given recently.' $350 was sent to the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati by Mrs. Nathan Gumble ancl her committee in charge. Each chairman has been extremely active dur¬ ing the past year all of which resulted in the splendid success of all Sisterhood activities.
The distinction of being the recipient of four diverse honors at Ohio State University, a distinction seldom gained by a student of either sex, is one prop¬ erly belonging to Miss Leah A. Kyjer, 1423 Madison Avenue, recent anriouhce- mcnts of elections to honorary societies on the campus discloses.
Miss Kyser was twice honored ui thc recent Scholarship Day exercises, when she was iiamed as a memher of Pi Lambda Theta, women's honorary and educational '.fraternity   and  of   Pi   Mii
ip.silon, ¦ honorary mathematical frater¬ nity, being chosen in each case as an outstanding student in these branches of .¦.tudy.
In addition to these honors. Miss Kyser was recently elected a memD'cr 'tff the American Statistical Association. She was also elected president of Sigma Delta Tau, social sorority of which she is a member.
Miss Kyser is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Kyscr. She is a Junior iri the College of Education.
New Officers of Excelsior      I Club Are Installed at Affair in Deshler Hotel
Brilliant Future for thc Club Is Pre¬ dicted by the Speaker of the Evening
The dinner-dance given by the Ex¬ celsior Club on Thursday evening, May 7, at the De?hler hotel proved to be one of the most brilliant functions of its] kind held in Columbus in recent years.
One of the features of the evening was the installation of officers for the com¬ ing year, which was done by Mr. Aaron M. Neustadt, editor of the Chronicle. In his address following the installation ceremony, Mr. Neustadt predicted a sunny and prosperous future for the Club and expressed the fond hope tliat in the not too distant future the Club will possess a beautiful, modern home of its own, where it can continue with renewed enthusiasm the fine work begun a little over a year ago.
Others who spoke during the evening were: Dr. B. W. Abramson, Dr. Mor¬ ris Goldber?, and Mr. Max Weinberger, the Club's president.
The toastmaster for the evening was Attorney David A. Peiros.
The following officers were installed: President, Max Weinberger (second term) ; vice-president. Dr. Morris Gold¬ berg ; treasurer, Mr. Joseph Shapira; secretary. Dr. Max Horkin.' The fol¬ lowing gentlemen constitute thc new board of governors: Dr. Arthur' Zip¬ ser, Mr. Louis Lakin, Dr. H. E. Levi, apd Mr' Dewey Rosenfield,
THE SENIOR Y. W. H. A. IS WORKING HARD ON PLAY AND DANCE, MAY 26TH
The Y, is working hard preparing for its second annual play to be pre,sented at the May Dance Tuesday evening. May 26, at 8:15 at the Progress Club.
Everybody is certain to have a good time, for we all know what Y. afl^airs
A congenial crowd—good music—and a barrel of lauglis over the comedy.
Senator Fess' Address Before Temple Brotherhood Evokes Much Conunendation
Enlightens Members of Bryden Road Temple Brotherhood on Foreign Situation at Dinner Given    , at Seneca Hotel
Wltat .the Von Hindcnburg admin¬ istration will do,- particularly with ref¬ erence^ 'to the Dawes plan, and the apparent repudiation of France of her war debt to the United States, are out¬ standing features of the diplomatic world today, U. S. Senator Fess told members of the Brotherhood of Temple Israel last Tuesday night at. a dinner in the Seneca Hotel.
Stability of France and economic recovery of Europe, depend upon how those countries regard international obligations, according to Senator Fess.
"If France will officially indicate her intention to honor instead of repudiate her obligations," he said, "she will main¬ tain her national honor, restore her credit, promote international good feel- in;; and thereby take the longest step toward security of good will and reduction of her overheavy military burden.
"If the new president of Germany will announce his intention to carry out the Dawes plan, continue the foreign policy of his predecessor, he will not only dis¬ arm the monarchists at home, but allay the distrust of other governments, and thus further the interests of world peace."
The senator's address evoked commen¬ dation on all sides. His vivid portrayal of contemporary European problems and how they affect America proved very enlightening. The senator came Columhus at the invitation of Robert Lazarus, president of the Brotherhood.
TO POSTPONE SUPPER
Due to other activities on the evening of May 2-4th. the T. I. Sisterhood has decided to postpom; the last supper of the season indefinitely. Plans are now under way for a picnic to be given some time in June, exact date and place to be announced in forthcoming issues of the Chronicle.
Enthusiastic Gathering Greets Dr. Judah L. Magnes
Five Million Dollars is Expected of
American Jewry For Hebrew
University, He Declares
NEW YORK—Representatives of all] classes of the New York Jewish com- inunity gathered at Carnegie Hall Tues¬ day night to greet Dr. Judah L. Mag¬ nes, formerly head of-the New York Kehillah, who returned to this country behalf of the Hebrew University n Jerusalem, of which he is the dean. ^ number of leading Jewish citizens, m eluding Louis Marshall' and Felix M Warburg, were in the audience.
le enthusiastic gathering ' which packed the hall listened to greetings ex¬ tended to the distinguished guest by Mr. Bernard Semel, who presided. Miss Hen¬ rietta Szold, on behalf of the Habassa'h, Rabbi "David'De'SoJa Pool, Judge Ros¬ alsky, on behalf of the Jewish Educa- Society and Mr. Louis Lipsky, on behalf of the Zionist Organization of America.
Dr. Magnes, who was greeted with great applause, proceeded to present al picture of the work and plans of the Hebrew University. A sum of not less than five million dollars for the purpose of developing the work of the Univer-j iity is expected of American Jewry as ;oon as possible. Dr. Magnes declared n speaking of the practical purpo;ii5 of his visit.
"The University, which is now a post- '^raduate. research, institute, will branch out and become the crown of the en¬ tire educational system of Palestine," Dr." Magnes declared. "The University will not be a school for issuing diplomas but will be devoted to the search for truth. We will look for the truth not only on scientific problems but will also seek the truth of the historical develop¬ ment of Judaism. Palestine is the only place where the source of Jewish crea¬ tive power and Jewish culture can be found through the Hebrew language.
"The Institute of Chemistry has al¬ ready made valuable contributions to the industrial development of the try. The Institute of Micro-biology has already discovered several microbes, dis¬ coveries important in the poultry in¬ dustry. A special department for the study of sub-tropical diseases will be established," Dr. Magnes further stated. "The. University which will be Jewish both in language and ideals will, at thej same time, serve as the best medium bring about a closer and more friendly cooperation between the Jews and the Arabs. We expect to open a college for Oriental and Islam studies. Pales¬ tine is the rpad between the East and the West, and the Jew has always acted as uniting link. There will go out from the University a message of hope an<i friendship to all awakening peoples of the Orient," Dr. Magnes declared.
Conservative Judaism's
Growth   Reported   at
Synagogue Convention
Cooperation   Between   Religious Bodies and Interdenominational Good Will Urged in Presi¬ dent's Message
SYNAGOGUE CENTER FOR JERUSALEM PROPOSED
Twenty-Fve   Thousand   Women
Organized in League Work—
For   Advancement   of
Judaism
ATLANTIC CITY—A review'of the forces of Conservative Judaism in .^merica, thc eiili.stmcnt of American Jewish womanhood in a deeper interest
thc afTairs of the synagogue, thc at¬ tempt to bring Jewish youth closer to the Jewish religion and plans to conduct these activities on a greater scale and on a better organized basis were con¬ sidered on the first day of the thirteenth convention of the United Synagogue of America, which opened Sunday on the roof of the Breakers Hotel, Atlantic City.
About four hundred delegates and a great number of their guests- represent¬ ing one hundred and eighty-four Con¬ servative congregations affiliated with the United Synagogue, bowed in rever¬ ence when Rabbi Joseph M. Margolis, of Chicago, offered the invocation, and Rabbi Harry Davidowitz welcomed the convention on behalf of the Jewish community of Atlantic City.
The thirteenth convention of the United Synagogue, the product of the period of storm and strife in the relig¬ ious, congregational life of American Jewry at the close of the nineteenth cen¬ tury, witnessed an attendance unrecord¬ ed in the annals of Conservative con¬ gregations, which are the mean between the Reform and strictly Orthodox.
The United Synagogue of America, founded by the late Dr. Solomon Schechter, president of the Jewish ThcolO|gical SeminaVy in New York City, aims to foster the growth and de¬ velopment of traditional Judaism in this country.
Dr. Cyrus Adler, president of Dropsie CoUoge-and Ihe-Jewish-Theological-Sera- , inary, in greeting the convention on be¬ half of the Seminary, recalled that the first conventions of the United Syna¬ gogue, which were held during the life time of Dr. Solomon Schechter, its founder, wer.e so small in attendance that 'they could be comfortably housed (Continued on pane \)
BETH JACOB CONGRE¬ GATION ELECTS NEW SPIRITUAL    LEADER
Y. W. H. A.
ANNUAL MAY DANCE
and
One Act Comedy
To Be Presented Tuesday
Evening
MAY 26, 192S
PROGRESS CLUB
Good Orchestra
Novelty feature*
One dollar per coupio
The Beth Jacob Congregation of Columbus has just announced the unani¬ mous election of Rabbi Leopold Green¬ wald of Transylvania, Hungary, to fill the post made vacant recently by the resignation of Rabbi E. Pelkowitz, who is now officiating in Canton, Ohio.
Rabbi Greenwald possesses a most pleasing personality and is reported to be an exceptional scholar of broad at¬ tainments. Several of his books have gained wide circulation among men of learning in America as well as Europe. As a lecturer and preacher he has also acquired a unique reputation and the members of Beth Jacob congregation look forward with much anticipation to the series of lectures he will deliver in this city in the near future.
Rabbi Greenwald is a fluent speaker in four languages and has written im¬ portant works in Hebrew and in Hun¬ garian. During the world war he served as a chaplain among the Jewish sold!«i\s pf the Hungarian army.