Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1926-10-22

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Votume IX — No. 44.
coJXTMiuJs, OHIO, ocroHFj^ 22,1926.
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Conference Makes Far- Reaching Plans For Palestine Development
Non-PartiHiin Economic Confer¬ ence In T^ondon Urjrcs Crea¬ tion of Agricultural Hank and Industrial Credit Institutions.
WORK OF K. H. AND THE J. N, F. MUST CONTINUE
OHIO'S   CHIEF   EXECUTIVE
COMMENDS   CUUONICLE
EDITOK   FOK   HIS   UC-
CENT TRIBUl-E TO
HIM
NEW YORK: The non-pa rtLs.-in ccoitomic conference un P.alcstmc wliich tins just rlo<;c<1 in T.ondon has formu¬ lated far-rc:ichiiig jiLins and m,idc m;my important rccnmtncndutions to tlic Palestine Zionist Executive for tlie cco- nomie and industrial drvelopmnit of Palestine.
Among- the icsohuions framed by thc Economic Conference was one urging the creation of an agricultural hank to help the Jewish .settlers with farm credits. The Zionist Organization also was called upon to see that thc :if;ricnl~ tural t.ixcg in Palestine lie reducetl for the next 15 years to make the farmers* burden lighten. Tho conference alflo Raw the necessity of encouraging the in¬ crease of orange plantations which were provinjir very profitable. A resolution was passed recommending that a dele-, gation appointed by the Zionist Organi¬ sation meet a- Government committee to discuss the crown lands available in Palestine and that that part of thc land favorable for cultivation be given to Jews.
The members of the conference thor¬ oughly discussed thc possibility of hav¬ ing tlic Keren Hayesod and other im¬ portant reconstruction agencies in Pal estinc r»ise $1,000,000 for thc proposed Agricultural Bank and al.so thc urgency and justice ol having the Palestine gov¬ ernment allocate $1,000,000- from its yearly budget for this purpose for a certain number of years.
Many speakers pointed out the vital importance of the industrial development of the country which hinged on credit facilities. They recommended that both thc Keren Hayesod and other Palestine Corporations, establish thc necessary crpdit institutions. It \vas unanimously agreed that the reconstruction activities of the Keren Haycsod and Jewish Na¬ tional Fuud will bc necessary for many years to come in order that they may lay sound foundations for the,economic and industrial development of Palestine. Their work it was declared establishes •J. basis for the functioning of business enterprises.
Sir Herbert Samuel, who presided at the Conference, personally drafted most of the resolutions. He declared that, if properly financed, Palestine industrial enterprises have every possibility for successful growth. The high mark of . the conference was reached when Dr. Chaim Weizmann,' President of the World's Zionist Organization outlined the Zionist position in relation to the economic and industrial situation in Palestine. The Jewish economic prog¬ ress, he declared, could bc increased only ' through thc establishment of agricul¬ tural and industrial credits.
Sir Herbert in his address discussed the outstanding facts of the prcbent situ¬ ation in Palestine. He traced thc growth of the Jewish population which increased from u0,000 to 100,000 since iContimted on page 4)
"Social and Business Morality Is
This Country's Greatest Need
Today/' Declares Gov. Donahey
Tn Exclusive Interview With thc Dditor of the Ohio .Tcwish Chronicle, thc Peerless Vic Stresses Absolute Necessity of Strict Adherence to Law and Constituted Authority — Gives His Definition of Americnn Liberty and Patriotism — Talks Freely on Labor, Education, Public Utilities, Civil and Re- lifjious Liberty and Other Subjects of Vital Importance — ISxpresses His Views on thc Restriction of Immigr.ition Into the United States.
President of Orphan Home Will Address Zion Lodge No. 62, [. 0. B. B.
DENOUNCES  TIIE   ATTEMPT  TO  INTRODUCE  COMPUL¬ SORY BIBLE READING INTO THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS — SAYS THE WORLD ADMIRES THE INDUSTRY AND PHILANTHROPY OP THE AMERICAN JEW.
By AARON M. NEUSTADT PARTI
I went lo .see the governor ag-iiii the other day at the invitation of James W. Hurtinaii, his executive .^ceretiiiy anfl son-in-law, to (lis-1 cuss with him his views on the pcrple.xing problems that are confront¬ ing thc American people today.
The chief executive was in exceptionally good spirits ancl spoke freely on his past achievements, on his many exciting campaigns, and on hi.s attitude towards public utilities, labor, education, the restriction
"I dcriily .'iiipruciatc," tin- govti'iior dcchired labt Wcdnctlay to Aaron M. Ktu.t.idl, editor of the Ohio Ji--wisii Ciino.vii i.F, "thf shiutrc and iritndly I of immigration, and Other subjects. On this occasion he also expressed indniicr iu which >oii handled your slib- jeet ill ¦ your recent article entitled 'Ohio's Great Governor,' and 1 hope I h.ive lived up and may alw.iys live up to your exalted ideal of a public of- Ijcial. Your kind words at this par¬ ticular time strengthen my hands and stimulate mc to fight on. I certainly value thc friendly spirit animating your article and will never knowingly do anything to cause you to regret it."
Phi Sigma Delta Housewarming Tomorrow At 1968 luka Avenue
Considerable intct'est has been dis¬ played by local Jew.s in the announce¬ ment made recently by the Phi Sigma Delta Fraternity (Omicron Chapter) nf the purchase of a beautful, new home at 1968 luka Ave. Especially gratify¬ ing has been the enthusiasm shown by the members of the local chapter upon learning the glad news. It is very evi¬ dent that this important step has ushered
Is Your Name on The Roll of Honor? U Not. Why Not?
Gentle Reader:
Is your name on the T. I. Temple Building Fund Drive Honor Roll? IF NOT, WHY NOT';
This Is one of the worth¬ iest projects ever inaug¬ urated in this community; and every Jew who has the future of Judaism in Amer' Ica at heart ought to help it along. We are building a House of Prayer on East Broad Street which will be a powerful and construc¬ tive asset to our entire community.
It will be a real Mitzwah for you to co-operate with us. God .will bless you for your kind assistance.
Fraternaly yours,
I. H. Schleiiinger.
CHAIRMAN.
LEONARD LABOWirZ Of Cleveland, Ohio
in a new era in the life of thc Omicron Chapter.
The officers of thc Fraternity take this means of cordially inviting every Jew in Columbiis to the housewarming which takes ilfacc tomorrow (Sunday) October a 1th from S to i) p. m.
The home was formerly occupied by Frederick C. II. Kurzrock, we'I-known Columbus  business  man,  and   contains
his Opinion on thc question of religious liberty, the true nature of pa triotism, and compulsory Bible reading in the public schools.
He prefaced his remarks to me by touching on thc tribute I recently paid him in thc columns of The Ohio Jewish Chronicle in which I re¬ counted the salient features of his career and ranked him among thc greatest champions of the people's rights in the entire history of the Buckeye state.
"I appreciate," he declared most heartily, "the sincere and friendly manner in which you handled your subject in your article entitled, 'Ohio's Greatest Commoner', and I hope I have lived up and may always live up to your ideal of a public official. Your kind words at this par¬ ticular time strengthen my hands and stimulate me to fight on. I cer¬ tainly value the friendly spirit animating your article and will never knowingly do anything lo cause you to regret it."
A QUESTION
"What is your' thought, governor, regarding America's greatest need today?" I finally interrog.-ited after telling him that my tribute to him was given voluntarily without any suggestion from any of his po¬ litical or personal friends, and just out of my own personal feeling of gratitude towards him for what his life and his accompli.shments have meant to me.
Without any hesitation, the governor replied as follows; "The grcitest need ill thi.s country today in my opinion is social and business morality with due respect for law and constituted authority. I believe that thc influence ot the home must be strcngtbeiied, that fathers and mothers must bear continually in mind their marital vows and think constantly on their duties to their children and to society. Infidelity, one of the most terrible curses of modern society, must be abolished and the single standard must be strongly advocated and rigidly niaiiitaitied. The love of God and the influence of true religious teaching must per¬ meate every American home, so that our young people will be brought up in a good wholesome environment, an environment which will assist tlicni mightily in their preparation for the problems of life and their future duties as citizens and voters.
SACRED INSTITUTIONS
"¦['he laws of the land should be held up as sacred institutions. We must impress the young generation witll tho cublimity of our constitution, with the grandeur of our land and its history, and with the noble example of our illus¬ trious forefathers. Towards this end I have always fought for thc strengthening and iniprovcnicnt of our educational system and for thc advancement of the church as a civic institution; for I believe th.it an mtelligent ami God-fearing citi/enship will elevate the standard.s of our people and inspire them witll thc most exalted ideals.
"Regarding labor, T want to impress the rank and file of our people with tbc fact tbat I believe in collective bargaining. 1 believe in the eight-hour law. I believe ill good wages. I believe in improving working conditions. Tn the lan¬ guage of thc Clayton law, which I strongly advocated, 'Labor is not a com¬ modity,' and I "have no resiiect for, rnr patience with any civic or political leader who trios to insist that it is.
"I am hnppy to bo ab'e to assert today without any fear of contradiction that labor in the U. S. is better paid, better housed, and enjoys better working conditions than anywhere else hi the entire world.    As my true and trusted (Coutintted on page 4)
"U.A.H.C.Face8A Financial Crisis/' Declares Vogelstein
Generosity  of   American   Jews For Relief Abroad Causes Neglect of Home Institu¬ tions, He Points Out.
H. U. C. MAY REDUCE
ITS TEACHING STAFF
Mr. L:i<:arub, who has been one of thc most artive supporters of the Cleveland Jewish Orphan, will talk next Monday evening on several aspects of its work. Recently he was elected President of its Board of Directors as a tribute to his years of faithful service to this na¬ tionally known institution. Evury B'nai B'rith, a<; well as all Chronicle readers, arc urgently requested to be present. It will bc ail evening well spent. Remem¬ ber Monday evening, October 25th, at Realtors' Hall.
Special Announcement
To thc Members of the Congre¬ gation Agudath Achim
Dear Friend:
Rid you i>ub.scribu for the Testimonial Dinner to be tendered in honor of our Cantor, Rev. AiLshcl Freedman and thc newly elected and retiring officers of thc congregation?
The committee has secured Wood- manb' Hall, fiO Eabt Main Street for Sunday evening, November the 7-th, at 0 p m. Jt which time a splendid dinner will be served and a tine program has been arrangul honoring our Chazan and the incnminft and outgoing officers.
In the light of the new t;nthubiasm created by thc great success achieved hy onr present ofticur.s and in the hope that the new officers will continue to walk in their steps, tbc dinner will have ."ipccial significance. A mu.sicat program and an eloquent addr^bs will bupple- ment the banquet.
If joii have negU-cted to re.srrve your plates it is niost urgent that you do so hnmcdiately. We are anxious to know how many couples to expect—act now or you shall buffer disappointment,
If perchance, you have mislaid the subscription card, just mail your order to Mr, Jacob Krakowilz,^ Columbian Building & T^an Building.
Yours in the spirit of the Agudath Achim Temple,
Jacob Khakowit/,
Chairman   Testimonial  Dinner  Corn- mil tee.
NKW YORK: (Jewi.sh Telegraphic Agency). That American Reform Ju- d.iism, after more than fifty years of ' conlinnotiH Kfowtb, is facing a financial crisis whirh nia% be the turning point of its development, wa=; emphasized in a statement made public by Ludwig VogcUtcin, chairYnan of the F-xccutive Board of tbe Union of American He¬ brew Congrcgatinn.s Mr. Vogelstein declared that the Conference o.f Liberal Jews held rccoiilly in London had given a decided impetus to religious move¬ ments in America. But at thc same time, lie Slid, thi; Union of American Hebrew Congvcgations which gives direction and development to Reforni Judaism in thc United States is confroiitt'd with the ne¬ cessity for rurtailiiig tlie budget re- (juired for its activities because of the inadequacy of funds. Tbe Union'sBoard of Finance, of which Dav;d A Brown is chairman, has hesitated to go before the public to raise the sum reciuircd to maintain thc Union's activities because of urgent apjMjals for funds for relief and reconstruction from their corre- ligionistb in many lands, Mr. Vogolbtein stated.
Mr. Vogelstein declared that thc Union had been able to carry on its large pro- gr.im which includes thc maintenance of thc Hebrew Union College at Cincin¬ nati, two teachers' training schools at Cincinnati and New York, thc Hebrew Union College library and museum, and a Department of Synagogue and School Extension through thc use of a reserve fund which has now been w'ipcd out. At the last' meeting of thc Executive Board of the Union a budget calling for tfiOO,- Onft foi* the Union's activities was pre- sent<Hl, and it was necessary to cut this by |100,OW), Thc wider field of develop¬ ment opened to liberal Judiasm by the organization of a World Union, Mr. Vogelstein declared, and the imminent possibility of detriment to the Union's present work by curtailment of its budget, make it imperative to call upon the Jews of America to support this work.
"Up to tbe present time l^eform Ju¬ daism has made progress without any unusual effort,'* Mr. Vogelsteni de¬ clared. "It has succeeded because, in the nature of things, it is thc answer to those who are seeking a way of adjust¬ ing Jewish tradition to thc necessities of modern life. Reform Judaism has (Contimteii  on  page 4)
Rabbi Greenwald to Deliver Series of Lectures on
Jewish History
THE Q. S. U: BRANCH OF THE AVUKAH
and tastefully decorated. Tbc grounds surroun<ling thc home have often evoked the commendation of passcrbby because of the fine-looking trees and the wull- kept shrubbery. The acquisition of the Kurzrock homfi was sponsored bv lead¬ ing townsfolk of Columbus who lent substantial assistance to the project.
Plans arc being prepared for the con¬ struction of an addition and for con¬ siderable remodelling, so that the home will be in a position to accommodate 35 men.
Omicron Chapter was organked in 1921. It was admitted to the Pan Hel¬ lenic Council of Ohio State University in 1923. Besides occupying a leading position on thc O. S. U. campus and participating and co-operating in the splendid work of the B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation, it has made marvelous prog- tess in various lines of endeavor. The purchase of this beautiful new home tops the climax to all its past achieve¬ ments
The Ohio Jewish Chronicle congrat- iilates Omicrpn Chapter upqn this most
At the B'nai IVrith Hilltl Fouiukition of Ohio State Universitj-
there tncets regularly an organization which should receive the \vhole~
ten   large   rooms  artistically   fu^'shcd [ j^^^^.^^^ endorsement of every Jew who has at heart the future welfare
of our faith in this land of liberty and opportunily. 1 am rcJcrring to the local branch of thc Avukahjtthe .American College Student Federa¬ tion working for the advancement of Hebraic ideals in general and Zionist ideals in particular,
The young men and women enrolled in the Avukah are conscient¬ iously aspiring to know more about Jews and Judaism. They have seriously taken up the study of exery phase of Jewish history. They wa.nt to know what Jews have done for the advancement of the human race, what their contributions have been to science, art, philosophy, commerce, industry, and literature. Earnestly and assiduously they have embarked upon a mission of self-improvement through self-edu¬ cation. Moreover, they are striving to infuse into their fellow-stu- dehts the true spirit of our martyr lace, by assisting them in the .icquisi- tion of a Jewish cultural backgrouild.
To help every Jewish sti^dent of O. S. O. secure a better understanding of the problenis tliat are confronting Israel today, is one of the cardinal purposes of tjie Avukah. At its meetings sympos¬ iums and discussions are held on such questions as:— "Thc Future of Orthodox Judaism in America", "What Does Reform Judaism Stand Foi:?", "Who Were the Pharisees?", "Intermarriage", "Jewi.sh Contri¬ butions to Civilization", etc., etc. iThe general Jewish public as well as all Jewish students of O. S. U.; are cordially invited to attend all
J ,    ,   '!,."!°i! I meetings of this organization.   Time spent with the Avukah will bring auspicious occasion and trusts that it   .. .,  "^    .     . ,      . .     ,       , ^ , ,.        .    .  .,
will now enter upoh a period of un-1 Avideacjs in increased spiritual and mental growth and at llie same prccedented growth and prosperity.        I time advance the cause of Judaism in America.—A. M. N.
Joint Ivreeyoh and Hadassah Rummage Sale Now On
The joint Tvrccyoii and Hadassah Rummage Sale i^ now going on at 'J17 East Main Street.
Those who are desirous of giving contributions or donating rummage are asked to bring same to the above loca¬ tion or CliII Mrs. Max Bogatin, Mrs. Joseph Solove, or Mrs. B. W. Abram¬ son, who will bave anything called ior.
November 17th Date Set For T. I. Sisterhood Dance
N'ovcniber 17ih Is the date 5ct for the annual dance to be given by tbe Tifereth Israel  Sisterhood at Memorial  Hall,
Tliis will he a big dance in every rcsjiect and all efforts will be made to afford each' person who conies a most delightful evening.
f,^r<s:>^m
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A CORRECTION
In onr account of the BKh Jacob Congregation election lust weok, we in- adverdcntly omitted the names of the following newly electe^l trustees: Wil¬ liam Calicn, Abe Goodman, L. Ozeroff, Max Goldberg; and also tlie following- honorary members of the board of tiustees: Joseph Solove and C. H, Fur¬ man, '
cLAB&i   ueopoup
Btginiiing un Friday, October 29tli Ki.bbi Leopold Grernwald^ who is kiKjwa far and wide ab a pmfound .student of Jewish History, wjll com¬ mence a series of lectures on liisturlcaU philaaophical and sociolo^^icul ques¬ tions, at the Beth J.it-ob Congugation, The general Jewish publi:: us well as all nicmburs of the Beth Jacob are cordially invited to atttnd these lec¬ tures. An opsin forum wiU fallow each lecture. Watch the CmiOKicLK for further notices.
YOUR THIRD QUARTERLY PAYMENT TO THE JEWISH FUND IS DUE, NOW.   PLEASE MAKE YOUR REMITTANCE AT ONCE.