Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1925-04-03

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COLUMHUS, OHTO, APRIL 3,  1925
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Balfour Declaration Cannot Be Reverted Says Noted Statesman
"Rebuilt  Jewish  Community  in
Palestine Will Malce New Con-
tributions to World Civilized-
tion and Culture," States.
Baljfopt-.	
ZIONislEiAGGRESSION
EVOKES MANY PROTESTS
JERUSALEM.—(J. T. A.)—In manifesto signed by Omar Uittar pre.sidciit of what is termed tlic Moslem Christian Committee, circulated among thc Arab population in Palestine ani cabled to the League of Nations and to thc British press, a protest against Lore Balfour's visit. Sir Hcrtiert Samuel's administration in Palestine, and the Brit¬ ish  government  was  expressed.
Thc manifesto reads as follows; "Thc Moslem Christian population ol Palestine considers Lord Balfour's visit to their country to join the celebration at the opening of the Hebrew Univer¬ sity a confirmation of his' declaration made on behalf of the British govern¬ ment' to build a national home for thc Jews in Palestine, which signifies the ultimate ruin of the Moslem and Chris¬ tian  population of Palestine.
"Throughout the ct.untry we conse¬ crate todaj^ to prayers all churches and mosques for deliverance from the Zion¬ ist aggression which is supported by British arms.
"We renew our protests against the British government and raise our to British public and world opinion against thc great calanaty that has be¬ fallen us and our dear country. Sir Herbert Samuel, the High Commissioner, who, while he was British Home Secre¬ tary, applied stringent measures against the entry of aliens tu England, under his government in Palestine floods iand with immigrants from the German and Polish ghettocs."
The manifesto states that it has been issued on behalf of the Arab National Chamber of Commerce, the Moslem Christian Elders, religious ecclesiastics Christian benevolent societies, clubs of landowners, doctors, pharmacists, law¬ yers, students, farmers, boatmen, laJbor- -«rs-and- craftsmen.- —
TEL AVIV. March 27.—(J. T. A.)- That thc rebuilt Jewis»i community of Palestine will make new, important con¬ tributions toward the culture and civili¬ zation of the world, was the conviction expressed here at the Gymnasiah Ivrith, by Lord Balfour in a speech delivered by him, following the conferring on him of the freedom of the -ity at City Hail.
"I listened with profound feeling to thc address made by the mayor of this great and flourishing city and I sider it an honor that my name will be given to a street in this community, thus immortalizing? my name. I feel thej sincerity of your greetings everywhere I believe, with you, in the development] of future Palestine which should be based on its glorious past. My hope in this direction is based on many reasons, mainly because the Jews know very well their future, and the future of this immortal country. Tht success of the Zionist efforts depends upon their con¬ viction that the revival of Palestine should be not only for the benefit ol the Jews and Palestine, but for all of humanity. The Jews arc able io give • to thc world a new moral force and their future will certainly not put to shame the great traditions of their past. Wherever I come I see proof of the fact that the Jews came to this country to stay and to work. The new generation is full of life ^nd animated by a desire for work. I share with you all hopes for a glorious future" the Lord con¬ cluded.
Celebrations continued all diiy and the town, situated on the bank of the Medi¬ terranean, was illuminated far into the niffht.   After the evening's • celebrations {Concluded un page 4)
Two Rehearsals  For Mifi- strel Show Already Held —Next One WUl Take Place Sunday (Tomor¬ row)  Afternoon at Schonthal Home
Two rdicarsnls of thc local B'nai B'rith minstrel show have niready been held; one on Sun¬ day, March 29, thc other on Thursday evening, April 2. Every one connected with thc production is full of enthusiasm and Mr. Riley predicts an ex¬ traordinary success for the affair which is scheduled for April 28.
Special request is made of every participant to arrange to be present at thc next rehearsal which will take place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Schonthal Community House.
Big Local Celebration in Honor of
Opening of Hebrew University Will
Take Place s^t the Elks' Auditorium    I
(Sunday Evening, April 12th)
Entire Jewish Community WiU &c Represented at Significant Gath¬ ering — Noted Men of City, State, and Nation Will Deliver Addresses — Fine Musiciil Program Has Been Ar¬ ranged for the Occasion ^- No Collections of Any Kind WiU Be Made
The much talked of local meeting ih honor of the opening of the Hebre* University of Palestine will be held it thc Elks' Home, 2.jC East Broad St„j Sunday niKht, April 12, at 8 p. m sharp. From present indications a capa¬ city house is expected.
U.S. to Be Stronghold Of Jewish Culture Declares Rabbi Silver
Cleveland   Rabbi   Makes   Opti¬ mistic Statement Before Con¬ vention of Jewish Publi¬ cation Society at Pittsburgh
2,000,000 BOOKS OF
SOCIETY DISTRIBUTED
PITTSBURGH. —America can be look upon as thc future stronghold of Jewish learning and culture, Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver of Cleveland declared at the thirty-seventh a.nnual meeting of the Jewish Publication Society of America in Carnegie Music Hall.
Rabbi Silver spoke in connection with thc national campaign which is being carried on by the society to have a Jew¬ ish Bible placed in every Jewish home. He stated that by further education and development of traditions the race would be able to repay this nation which "has opened its arms and received us."
Preceding the address of Rabbi Silver, Simon Miller, president of the society, delivered his annual address. He briefly outlined the .work of the society and made an appeal for its further support. .Short' speeches also were given by A. Leo Weil, Sol Rosenbloom and Rabbi Samuel H. Goldenson. Others,who par¬ ticipated in the meeting were Rabbi B.
A. Lichtcr, Rabbi Herman Halperin and Judge Josiah Cohen, who was chair¬ man,
Mr. Miller ' was re-elected president, as were the following officers: Vice- presidents, Adolph S. Ochs of New York and Judge Horace Stern of Philadel¬ phia; treasurer, Henry Fernberger of Philadelphia; secretary, I. George Dob- sevage of Philadelphia; editor. Dr. Isaac Husik.
The following were elected to three years on the board of trustees: Rabbi Silver, Mr. Rosenbloom, Hart Blumenthal of Philadelphia, Leo M. Brown of Mobile, Ala.; Ephraim Led¬ erer of Philadelphia, Howard S. Levy of Philadelphia, Nathan J. Miller of New York, Mr. Miller, Mr. Ochs, Philip]
B. Perlman of Baltimore and Dr. A. S. W. Rosenbach of Philadelphia.
Thc annual report of the board of trustees was submitted. It was pointed I out that more than 2,000,000 copies of| the 121 books printed under the super¬ vision of the society were distributed "to members of the organization and ( public.
WILL   SING   AT  HEBREW UNIVERSITY CELEBRATION AT ELKS HOME, APRIL 12
MORE BIBLE FILMS TO
BE PRESENTED SUNDAY
The next three pictures' to be pre¬ sented Sunday, April oth, at eleven a. m., at the Majestic theatre, will be, "Jacob and Esau," "Jacob and Rachacl," "Jacob  and Joseph."
The above three pictures are espe¬ cially attractive and interesting. A cor¬ dial invitation is extended all the chil¬ dren and their parents to come. The ¦showing lasts but one hour, from eleven until twelve o'clock.
MISS LULU GAVETTE of the Franklin Conservatory
VOLUNTEERS WANTED TO USHER    AT    MEETING
Aaron M. Neustadt, 508 Schultz Building, chairman of thc Arrangements Committee, has issued a call, for volunteers to usher at the Hebrew Univer¬ sity celebration, Sunday night, April 12, at thc Elks Home on East Broad St. Young men of eighteen and up who are de¬ sirous of assisting in this ex¬ traordinary celebration are re¬ quested to report to him either on Monday or Tuesday after¬ noon.
The committee in charge desires to make it c'.early understood that every Columbus Jew, regardless of' affiliations, is cordially invited to participate ir ignificant gathering. The presidents of every locarcongregation have been asked sue invitations to all their members. The  program  being arranged   for  the
¦ling includes thc names of the most icsentativc Jews of Central Ohio, as I fts noted non-Jews of city, state, and
Lulu  Gavette  of  the  Franklin atory of Music is scheduled offer several beautiful selections.    CI dren from the Columbus Hebrew School ill also sing appropriate songs.
Every phase of the Hebre.w University pfojcct will be discussed by thc dis- tingui'-hcd men on the speakers program. t is the duty of every Jew interested in lie revival of Hebraic culture and Icvelopmcnt of a greater and more glorious Judaism to set aside the iiitig'of Sunday, April 12 for the Hebrew University meeting. It is strictly un¬ derstood that no admission charges or collections of any kind will be made.
The occasion will be purely a demon¬ stration to honor the illustrious men who h.ive been' laboring and struggling for the establishment of a Jewish cultural CL-nter in the Holy Land. Let' us, the Jews of the Buckeye capital, turn out en masse at this joyous occasion and from the floor of the Elks auditorium send a message of good cheer to Dr. Weizmann and his colleagues, assuring tliem that we are wholeheartedly in sym¬ pathy with the exalted mission of thej Hebrew University.
Further details in regard to the meet¬ ing will be published in the next issue of the Chronicle.
OLIN ,1. ROSS TO SPEAK BEFORE O. S. U. MENORAH TOMORROW  AFTERNOON
The Ohio State University Menorah Society announces an open meeting tomorrow (Sun¬ day) afternoon at the Ohio Union. The speaker of thc af¬ ternoon will be Attorney Olin J. Ross, well-known Columbus rationalist lecturer and writer. He will talk on "Thomas Paine and thc Introduction of Religion Into Publicly Supported Institu¬ tions." An open forum will fol¬ low Mr. Ross's address.
Those expecting to come are requested to arrange to be pres- 'ent promptly at .3:00 o'clock. A musical program .will precede the meeting.
VISITED   COLUMBUS   IN BEHALF OF THE CENTRAL RELIEF   COMMITTEE
one, needs no special emphasis. 'Every Jew "who understands- the precarious plight of the Torah foundations in foreign lands will respond liberally to the appeals which will be made during the Passover services. Columbus must raise its allotted quota of $1,500.00 Cleveland has already raised $25,000; Cincinnati -has "come across" with fl^.OOO.^ Local Jews who desire to see Judaism in foreign countries ..strength: cned and perpetuated will give and give liberally. The Chronicle will publish a full list of the donors to this worthy
BRYDEN ROAD TEMPLE HOLIDAY PROGRAM
C. of J. W. to Meet
Tuesday Afternoon
The Council of Jewish Women will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, April 7th, at two o'clock in the vestry ro of the Bryden Road Temple.
The afternoon's program will include a reading of "The Romantic Age," by Miss Lucilc Lutz, a graduate of Sar¬ gent's School of Expression, Boston, and several musical numbers by Mrs. Sam¬ uel Richard Gaines.
It is urgent that every member be present.
JACOB MANILOFF
Jacob ManilofF, a representative of the Central Relief Committee, 13 Astor Place, New York City, visited Columbus duringr the past week .ind conferred with representative Jews in regard to Co¬ lumbus' quota towards this year's bud¬ get of this organization. Among those] who promised Mr. ManilofI cooperation towards the raising of $1,500.00 during the Passover holidays are Abe Goldberg, 0-17 Linwood Ave., (President of the Agudath Achim Synagogue); Morris Polster,! 2518 Sherwood Road, Bexley, (President of the Tifereth Israel Con¬ gregation); C. H. Furman, 302 West Broad St., (President of the Beth Jacob Synagogue); Morris Jonas, 077 Bulen .^ve., (President of thcAliavath Shalom Cojigregation) ; Louis Mendel, 510 North High St., and Rabbi Dr. Isaac Wernc.
For the benefit of those who are r acquainted with the splendid work of thc Central Relief Committee in sub- ventioning Yeshivoks, Seminaries, Tal¬ mud Torahs and Chedorim in Europe] and Palestine, the Chuonicle desires to say that some of America's leading Jews have highly endorsed its work.
The committee has done much towards keepins alive on the .altars of Judaism in Europe the fires of our faith, recent editorial the Jewish Daily News declared that many of the Jewish edu¬ cational institutions such as Slobodka Yeshivah, Telz Yeshivah, Yeshivah, the Kovno "Kolel" would have been compelled to close their doors without the assistance given so mag¬ nanimously by the Central Relief Com¬ mittee. In such cities as Kovno, War¬ saw, Pinsk and Lemberg this commit¬ tee is subsidizing Talmud Torahs aud Yeshivoth Ketanoth as well as well- known Teachers' Seminaries.
That the work the committee is doing for the cause of  Jewish education all lands is a tremendously important'
Seder
The Religious Committee of the Rose E. Lazarus Sisterhood has arranged Seder Service for members of the co gregation  and their  families and like¬ wise for, the students of O. S. U., take   place   Wednesday   evening, ^ April h, at six o'clock at the Progress Club. It is necessary for all those who de- re to attend this Seder, to make reser¬ vations with, the temple clerk,  Citizen 7888,  before  Wednesday.    The charge will be $1.50 per plate..
Children's Holiday Service Instead of holding the regular monthly] Sabbath services next Saturday morning, a Holiday service will take place Thurs¬ day afternoon, April ihh, at four o'clock. This service is in charge'of the Parent- Teachers Committee.
All   children    who    attend    Sabbath
School are urged to come.
Passover Service
Thursday morning at ten-thirty there!
will be a Passover service at the Temple
for adults and children.
Pays Tribute to the Founder of American Judaism -1. M. Wise
Wise Not Understood by Present Generation,   Declares   Rabbi Hyman G. Enelow at Tem¬ ple Emanu-EI Services
DEDICATED HIS LIFE TO
SERVICE OF ISRAEL
Founder of Hebrew Union Col¬ lege  Possessed  High   Ideals, Rare   InteUectuality,  and Extraordinary Energy
NEW YORK.—Tribute to the mem- ry of Rabbi Isaac M. Wise, founder of] liberal Judaism in America, casion   of   thc   twenty-fifth of his death was paid by Rabbi Hymi G. Enelow at Temple Emanu-El, Sunday.
Rabbi Wise, said Dr. Enelow, versally   regarded    as    the   outstanding] Jew   of   his   generation,   although  his achievements are not fully recognized by thc present generation.
many of us today," said the speaker, "really understand what he did and sought to accomplisfir How many pf us realize to the full the aspirations that moved him in behalf of Judaism, of Israel and of humanity 1. It is com¬ monly said bf-hrriithat~J5r*as-a'^g'-reiit| organizer, that he posstssed extraordin¬ ary ability, patience and perservance by virtue of which he was able tb perform a unique constructive work toward build¬ ing up Israel in Amenca. Thc results of this work will never be effaced. The] Union of Hebrew Congregations, the Central Conference of Rabbis and many other organizations founded by him have served as models and patterns for simi¬ lar institutions in American /ewry.
"Rabbi Wise throughout his life de¬ voted himself to the unification of Jew¬ ish forces in America. 'Union' was the great watchword of his career. But for .'lim there is no telling what disintegra¬ tion of Israel would have taken place n   this  country.
"Nevertheless, it is a gross error and Injustice, in some respects almost a gradation, to think of him merely an organizer.. First and last, he was a man of ideals, of spiritual vision and conviction. Wc of today afe prone to regard life in its external and materia: phases. Let us not forget the spiritual and intellectual supremacy of this man who was, above all, a great teacher.
"He had a high conception of the rabbi's function and duty in perpetuating the institutions of Jewry in America, ant! brought all the power bf his energy and constructive thought in the teaching of rabbis to fulfill this mission, he who conceived the idea of a Hebrew Union College and who rallied all con¬ gregations to its support. As a lover of the Torah he dedicated his life to understanding of Israel, its religion : (Concluded on page -1)
Jews of World To Celebrate Passover From April Sth to 16th
Hbliday to Be Ushered in Wed¬ nesday  Evening,  April  Sth, and WiU Be Observed for Eight Days
IS NOW CALLED THE
FESTIVAL OF FREEDOM
In Ancient Times Passover Had
an  Agricultural  Significance
and Marked the Beginning
of the Harvest Season
An elaborate home ceremony, known as thc Seder, will usher in the Jewish . Passover Wednesday evening at sunset. The festival i.s one of a cycle of three which are designated in the Bible as "Pil'^'rim Festivals," on which all males were in "ancient times duty bound to make a pilgrimage to the Holy City. According to the Bible, Passover is to be kept for seven days,. but orthodox Jews in the lands of the diaspora ob¬ serve it for eight days, s The Jews of Paiestine, however, strictly follow the " ordinance of the Bible.
In ancient times Passover had an agricultural signific.ince, marking the very beginning of the harvest season. Since post-exilic days, however, Pass¬ over has largely lost its agricultural meaning, and it has come to be prima- ily the great Festival of Freedom, com- .memorating that great event in Israel's history when it cast off the chains of Egyptian slavery and became a free ind independent people. Passover then may well be spoken of as Israel's birth- It is this story of liberation which is told in great detail at the Seder serv¬ ice. A special feast is served at the home in which all the members and Triends of the family participate. Strangers, too, are invited, since it is an ancient Jewish tradition that none shall suffer want on ¦ this great night. The feast is rich in symbolisms, all of which are explained by the head of the family ° from a special ritual prepared for that eve, known as the "Haggadah." In this ritual the entire story of the ancwnt liberation^ is explained in an in¬ teresting manner.  •
The Book of Exodus layis strdss upon the necessity of relating the story of the Exodus to the children. This idea is carefully carried out in the Haggadah which has been designed with the pur¬ pose of interesting the children in the Seder service. At the beginning of the ceremony the youngest son asks four traditional questions relative to the mode of observance of the festival. The rest of the Haggadah is practically an answer to these four questions. This is done in a qu,^int and charming man- {Conctuded on page 4)
INTER-CITY  DEBATE IS POSTPONED TO MAY 10
Due to a misunderstanding between thc Toledo and Colum¬ bus B'nai B'rith lodges, the de¬ bate on the Immigration Ques¬ tion which was scheduled to take place at Toledo on April 5 will be postponed until May 10. The Jewish people of Toledo are looking forward with keen an¬ ticipation to the debate and in a letter to thc Chronicle the president of thc B'nai B'rith in that city considers it the big¬ gest thing of the year. Colum¬ bus Jews will also have an op¬ portunity to witness a debate on the same subject which will take place in this city later on in the
Library Building of Hebrew University at Jerusalem, in Honor of
Which Local Jews Will Hold Big Celebration on Sunday
Evening, April 12, at the Elks' Home, 256 East Broad Street