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A WEEKLY NEWSPAPErt FOR THE JEWISH HOME
Volume X — J^o. 3
$17,000,000.00 Spent In
RehabOitation Work In
The Land of Palestine
Judge Wm. M. Lewis, Nalional
Chairman of United Palestine
Appeal, Reports This Sum
Expended Durinf^ Past
Five Years.
BULK OF FUNDS COME
FUOM JEWS OF AMERICA
Niav YORK—That a sum exceeding ^17,000,000 lias been expended for coii- slnictiun work in Palestine in the period from April, lfl21 to Septcnilicr, 11)20 by tlic principal funds associated in tlic United Palestine Appeal, has been made pui)lic by Judge Williani M. Lcwi.s, Na¬ tional Chairnian of thc Appeal, in a statement issued hy him this week from the headquarters, 111 Fifth avcnuc, New York. Judge Lewis' statement is based oil reports and figures just received by him from the Palestine Zionist Executive.
The huge total of $17,000,000 is di- lidcd as follows: Expended by the Keren Hayesod, $12,000,000; by Ihe Jewish National Eund, f 1,000,000; and by Hadassah, $1,000,000.
Of thc SlS.lOl.o&T) spent in Palestine by tbc Keren Hayesod during the period covered by the report, Judge Lewis shows in bis ilatement tbe largest por¬ tion to have hccn dcvfited to agricultural coloin7ation, for which $-3,7'l«-I,'l<'i5 was allotted. JLtbication is the next largest item in thc budget witb $2,267,'].55, fol¬ lowed by immigration witb $1,470,7,10, piibHc worlcs with $1,110,160 and bcjilth service for wbich was spent $1,005,890. The balance is divided between invest¬ ments, adinini'itratinn, general and com¬ munal institutions, religious institutions, tnidc and industry.
U. S. Jewry Givca Bulk of Funds
"The latest report on the allocation of Keren Hayesod funds in Palestine once again bpeaks for the commanding posi¬ tion which American Jewry occupies in the rebuilding of tbe Jewish Homeland,' Judge Lewis declares in bis statement.
"At least two-tliirds of the money raised for Palestine during thc five year period covered by the report has been raised from atnong the Jews of Amer¬ ica, and during tlic i>ast year thc per¬ centage of funds coming from this coun¬ try has increased considerably, due to the economic depression in Poland.
"The latest report from Palestine gives the figures of expenditures, and alloca¬ tions of the Palestine Foundation Fund and does not include the additional mil¬ lions gathered by the Jews of thc world for the Jewish National Fund, the Hadassah, thc Mizrachi and other funds for tbe upbuilding of thc Jewish Home¬ land. The Jewish National Fund alone has during the period referred to« from April, 1021 to September, VJ^K spent more tban $4,000,000 in Palestine for land purchases. Hadassah and Junior Hadassah have during (he past three and a half years raised for Palestine more than {1.000,000. Thc $12,000,000 of thc Keren Hayesod is thus increased by nearly 50 per cent in the total raised for tbc Homeland by all the Zionist funds during tbe five years covered by the re¬ port."
Agricultural Population Increased
Referring to thc item dealing with agricultural colonization, which received the largest allocation in the Palestine budget, Judge Lewis declares that the number of agricultural settlements have doubled during the past five years, num¬ bering more than 10ft today. Tbe agri¬ cultural Jewish population has increased to A2,000 d^ing this period, this nmnber fonning 20 Mr cent of Ihe entire Jewish population of Palestine.
"An interesting section in the fniaiicial n:purt from Palestine deals witb invest- mciUs," Judge Lewis declares in his statement. "Of the fotd! of $781,885 ex- pentled under this title from Palestine^ Foundation Fund resources, $273,805 was devoted for the General Mortgage Itank, $350,000 for the Palestine Electric Corporation -organizal recently for tlie harnessing of Jordan's watera under the terms of the Rutenberg Concession and other sums allocated fbr the Palestine Land Development Company, the Solel Boneh or Workers' Co-operative League, Palestine Mining Syndicate, Artisans' Bank and for the construction of school buildings.
$2^67,160 For Bducation
•^Another interesting figure reported is the one for education. Out of the total of ^.307,1^ spent on Palestine's schools, $180,880 was spent for thc Hebrew University and tbe Hebrew Na. tioiial Library. It will be noted that the volumes in the Hebrew library now number more t^n 130,000, which is an increase of more than 400 per cent over the number possessed before the war."
"Beciiuse   pf   the   crisis   in   Poland, Palestine tod^ depends for carrying out the colonization and imnugration activi iContinued oh pa^e 4)
Zcckhauser Heads Drive Now Going On in Toledo
Julius Zt'ckbaiiFer Is vbairniau of the Toledo drive on behalf "of the 1. O. B. B. Wider Scope Commitlee and thc Clcvcbind Jewish Orphan Home. This drive was lamicliul last Sunday eve¬ ning. January Ifith, with Edwin J. Schan¬ farber of Colunibus, and Sidney G. Kiihwoiin of IJayton as tbc chief,speak¬ ers. From re[K)rls received at press time, success is crowning the efforts of Mr.   Zfckhauscr   nnd   bis   committee.
Similar drives are taking place in vanniis sections of Obio. Cohimbus* rpKila to the Wider Scope Committee and the Jewish Orphan Home has been taken rare of by the United Jewish Fund
COLUMBUS, OHIO, JANUARY  21,  1927
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Jews of Dayton Dedicate Social Center of Temple K. K. B'nai Yeshurun
Over Seven Hundred People-Parlici-
pated in Three-Day Celebration
Last AVeek End.
The magnificent Cutnmunity House of thc Congregation K. K. B'nai Yc:.linrun of Dajtoi), Oliio, was formally dedicated last I'riday evening with great pomp and ceremony. Over 70O people represent¬ ing every element of the Jewi.sh com¬ munity of that caly participated in the celebr.'itinii.
In bis dedication address Rabbi Sam¬ uel S. Mayerberg expressed his keen gratiticatioii at the successful completion of the beautiful structure in which all future activities of the congregation— social, educational and religious—will he held. He paid a glowing tribute to the President, Mr. Elmer Rauh, and his loyal committees which worked nithbnn .'¦o dilig('iitl> to Iiastcn the conclusion of the great undertaking, and declared that tJie edifice will prove a boon to young and old for many >ears to come. He thanked Ahnigbty Cod for the privilege be gave bini as spiritual leader of tbis e\er-growing and progressive congrcga tion.
"Let us hope tbat our j'onng i>eop]c will flock to tbis great center and 6niit here a source of inspiration for the per-j formanre of their duties and obligations as scions of the House of Israel."
The dedication sermon was delivered by Rabbi David Lefkowitz of D<iIIa:>, Texas who before the advent of Rabbt Maycrbnrg served the Daylon Temple for over 20 years, Rabbi Txfkowitz .satd that bc has been 'following tbe growth und progress of K. K. B'nai Yeshurun with niucli interest, and he was glad to see hefore bim many of bis old-limc friends and btaunch sup porters. He paid his respects to tbe devoted ivorkers who have passed on, and asserted tbat the beautiful House of Assembly will remain an everlasting memorial to thcni as well as 4o the liv¬ ing members and officers of the congre¬ gation.
The celebration continued through Saturday and Sunday, January Ijth and IGth.
Mrs. Mildred Margolis, President of the Temple Sisterhood, delivered the chief address Saturday morning, in which she assured the Rabbi and the officers of the continual cooperation of tbe women in the work of broadening the scope and strengthening tbc influ¬ ence of tlie Tcinple.
On Sunday morning Oiildren's Serv¬ ices were bcld in honor of the dedi¬ cation. On Sunday evening the chiel a<Iflrcss was delivered by Sidney Kus¬ worm who succeeded in raising addi¬ tional funds for thc Temple Building Fund,
Men, Women And Children Are Most Cordially Invited To Attend Bryden Road Temple Brotherhood Cele¬ bration Tomorrow Evening
Special Prograip Has Been Arranged—Men's Orf>;anization of Temple Will Bc In Complete Charge of Evening— Fine Dinner as Well as Entertainment is Scheduled.
Everything is all set for the Biollier- liood evening which will be cclebr.ited at the Br>deii Koad Temple, tomorrow night (Snnday) January 23rd. Chair¬ nian r. A. Click cautions nil those not interesteil in \ good timc to keep away. However, arraiigctnents have 1>ecn uLide to take care of 700 guests.
In bis aiinouiiceinciit Mr. Glick made the following statement: "Friends, tbis is going to he a red letter occasion— une thai will linger long in thc memory of every man, woman and cliibl that will aticnd.   I am coiilldcnl that the wonder¬
ful program, Minstrel Show of the ycdr l'"IO, arranged by tbc committee will tneet with niiivers.il appriival, and I coullally invite e\er> Ciiuonici,k rcarlcr lo be there. Brotherhood mcinljcrs will lie in coniplcti: charge .and will bc con¬ stantly ready to cater to your every whim and fancy, S« make no other tirriingcinciits for tomorrow (Sunday) evening and remember that along with the Hue dinner which will be served from .J :U0 to 7:30, there will lie suiiil cxlraoi<iitiarily gootl entertainment."
Leaders of American Reform Judaism
Commence Sessions In Geveland
Revaluation of Jewish Life in America Seen; Dr. Philipson Defines American Judaism as Distinctive Conception— Changed Conditions are Described by Adolph S. Ochs, Publisher of the New York Times.
Monthly Supper of T. I. Sisterhood to Be Held Tomorrow (Sunday)
The nioiitbly supper sponsored by the Tifereth Urael Si.sterhood will bc given at thc Broad Street Temple Sunday, January 'Jl^rdj at 0 p. nt for meinhers and   friends
Mrs.' %: Lowenstein, chairman of Hospitality will be assisted by Mrs. M. Brown, Mrs, P, Palestrant, Mrs. M. Fleischer, Mrs. J. L, Feiner, Mrs. D, Scbriever and Mrs. J. Snyder. : , In the absence of tbe Entertainment Chairman', Mrs. D, Pa-stor, Mrs. Max. Bogatin is. taking cliarge cf tlie pro¬ gram.
Mr. Rudy Whitteiimeier will give sev¬ eral readings of German Monologues, Mrs, Sylvia Bogatin Roberts, Jr. and Miss Jean Schyne will give a specialty act. Misses Florence and Josepliine Wbittenmeier will give-several piano and vocal selections.
Don't missi this good program. Ccmie and enjoy yourself.
Don't fail to attend the B'nai B'rith Initiation Ceremonies at Realtors' HaU, Monday evening, Jan. %M^,
Cleveland, O. — Delegates from all over the country arc arriving here to attend tbe thirtieth biennial convention of tlie Upiion of Amerii..m Hebrew Congregations whicli opeiib Monday at the Cleveland Hotel AboutloOO dele¬ gates rcprefcnting every icciion of the country arc expected. Thc main topic of tbe conventioji will be thc Perpetua¬ tion of Judaism.
,'\ dislribnled report outlines tbe growth of the org:inization durang the last two years. At present it eomprisea -.^78 coiii^regations witb a membership of 08,860. The Naticmal Federation of Temple Sisterhoods has 'J'io constituent societies  with a mtmbenship of  55,000.
Another report dealt with the Hebrew Union College at Cincinnati. Tliis >e.ir the college has an enrollment of 11.*) students, the largest in its history, according to the report.
During the all day .session of the Executive Board today tbe plans and agenda of the convention were worked ont. A religious service was held to¬ night at The Temple where Dr. David Philipson oC Cincinnati and Dr. Solo¬ mon B. Freehof of Chicago were the principal speakers.
Dr. Philipson rcvicived tbe history of Reform Judaism in America. He em¬ phasised the impo^'tance of Reform Judaisni as a spiritual aspect whicb per¬ petuates religion. "Thc United States had to produce an American Judaism^ and it did," Dr. Philipson .dedajcil. "What wc mean by American Judaisni is something a-s. distinctive as were Fal- cstiiiiaii and Hellenistic Judaism of old, us w^s Babylonian Judaism somewhat later, as was Spanish Judaism in medi¬ eval days and Russian Judaism in mod- ern times,"
Reform Judaism bas demonstrated, be said, tbat tbe age-old Jcwash faith could he adapted to modcpr'Coiiditions und modern thought, aii>l^t was a part of tbe modernist movement "which holds tbat religion is not a closed chap¬ ter, but that it is .still in the making."
''The .Jew lives in the modern -worltl, not apart from it," Dr. Philipson stated. "The feparatioii of medieval gbettojsm had yielded to participation in tbe cul¬ ture nnd interests of the society in which he lives and whereof he forms a |iart. Here tbe strength of Judaism must meet its supreme test."
Referring to Zionism, be said tbat although he considers the political :md natioiialifitic tctidencics of Zionism as narrowing the spiritual aspect of it, he is not nnsympatbetic to the efforts of developing Palestine.
Dr. Freehof devoted his. address to the present conditions bf religions life. Analyzing the diflferent grdups as Or¬ thodoxy, semi-Orthodoxy and others he said that no other Judaism but re¬ form can exist. He sees Judaism of the future transforined by the new power awakening in Jewish life.
Dr. Freehof took issue with Dr. Philipson, stating that Reform Judaism should not abrogate to itself a sense of perfection and that logically a mighty case can still be inade out for Ortho¬ doxy, its dignified and noble attribute of self-restraint. The Reform move¬ ment should be iiumble since it has not brought about great changes through its own philosophy, but rather that life itself bas effected these changes, -pi;. Freehof cited a re-birth of the sense of art as one of the profound changes now    occuring    in    Auiericaji    Jewry.
""Hiis art interest lias been hitherto
FORWARD-LOOKING
LEADER OF DAYTON
REFORM TEMPLE
a path of escape," die explained. "Youth went foilh for that which it felt was missing in Jewish life. Neither ortlio- dtixy with its restraints, nor reform with ils austerities, seemed to have tbe grace of beauty. Rightly or wrongly it was outside thc synagogue where tbey sought the splendors of life.
"And they are finding what they seek. More than any generation that preceded it anywhere in Jewish history, Young Israel is permeated with the joy which hides in color, form and cadence. Such a generation will never tolerate a Ju¬ daism which is coldly dntellcctnal. A sombre form of faith, frnm w'hicb merri- nitrnc and play have all but vanished will not maintain itself unchanged in the coming generation.
'When the beauty-loving cbildrc:ii of thb coming generation once take bold of the Jewish 'life u-iiich we will have bequeathed to them, Judaisin will be tranformed   to   their   bands."
The Judaism of the future would have more dcvoutness and spiritual fer¬ vor, be added. Instead of taking a coldly cieiititir attitude toward tlie wor^d tbey live in, be predicted, tbc Jewish people "will bave beard the tidings of new philosophies—philusopbies of energy and life, of myster/ and change, philos¬ ophies more akin to the inherited Jewish tendency to see tbe work as a living proLcss in which man and God arc the eternal partners and coartists in tbe world's evolution."
An eiiconraging outlook for the spir¬ itual awakening of the entire world was pictured by Adolph S. Ochs, publisher of the Mem York Times.
Mr. Ochs was to have occupied the pulpit of Rabhi A. H. Silver at The Temple Sunday morning. Due to delay ill his arrival he was unable to address thb congregation, and be consented tbat his remarks be printed.
"I see nn awakening to the fact that wiiat we, as a religions people, have preserved through centuries of oppres¬ sion and sutlTeriiig is rapidly becoming the universally accepted conception of the parenthood of God and the brother¬ hood of man."   Mr. Ochs said.
"It is called modernism bnt it barks hack to the underlying principles of tbe faith of an ancient people, who gave to dvili.£atio]i and humanity thc Ten Coinmandineiits, the piopliets, the Pro¬ verbs and thc Psalms.
"Dogmas, doctrines, tenets, creeds and ordinances of religions faith tbat beget narrowness and bigotry arc being dis¬ carded, revoked and destroyed.
" 'Lu.x et Veritas,' says .the motto of Yale, and it is emblazoned on its shield not only in Latin but also iu Hebrew.
"WHiat we need is more light,, moi'e love, better understanding; and with light we must bave truth.
"We hear much talk of prejudice, discrimination, exclusion of Jews, etc. My opinion is tbat we over-emphasize tliese manifestations. We are super¬ sensitive and are . conjuring ijip ^osts of  prejudice.
"Jn these days a Jew Lord Oiief Justice and Viceroy and Governor of India, a Jew member of tbe United States Supreme Court, a Jew Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, a Jew Lord Mayor of London, a Jeyr High Commissioner of Palestine and a Jew Qiief Justice of tbc Court of Appeals of the State of New York by the unan¬ imous choice of both parties. I need not go further to impress you with the (Continued on page i)
Rabbi Saniuel S. ¦V1ay4>rberg
City-Wide Celebration In Honor of Brother Jashenosky Postponed
However,   "Pop"   Jashcvosky   Class
AVill bc Initiated at Kcaltor.s' Hall
Monday Evening, January 24Lh.
The city-wide celebration, in honor of Brotlier I. li. Jashenosky, has been post- puiied to a later date on arconnt 01 tJie death (jf a sist<'r in Cleveland, Ohio. However, the "Pop"' Jashenosky class will be iiiitiatttl at Realtor's .Hall Monday livening, January 24th, as 01 ig- inally scheduled The ofiicers of Zion Lodge urgently requests thc attentlancc of every member upon this auspicious ucca,sioii. Itjs otir duty to welcome the newly-initiated members, and assist the new administration in starting their period of service.
Tlic newly organized clcgrce team whicb fuiKtioiied so well at the last in¬ itiation e.xct ciscs will again be in charge of the ceremonies. President-Katz an¬ nounces that the meeting will he open to the public ftJr the purpose of giving folks interested an insight into the work of the great institution known as thc Independent Order of  B'nai  B'rith,
Tt is (to be regretted that the ahove- nientione<l city-wide celebration had to be postiiuned, for the multitude of friend.s of "Pop" Jashenosky were look¬ ing forward to this occasion witb great anticipalioti and thc committee in charge of arrangements had made most elabo¬ rate plans. In a fourthcomiug issue of tbe Ohio Ji.wisii Chronicle the exact date for tbe celebration will be an¬ nounced.
A fine musical program has been ar¬ ranged for Monday night including an out-of-town artist of note. Many other attractions bave been scbcdullcd for this big event. So be sure to be there, B'nai Ft'ritb members, yonr wives and friends, Monday evening at S o'clock sharp at Realtor'; Hall, F.. State Street.
Second Luncheon Review To Be Held Monday, Jan. 4
The second of a series of four book reviews to be given under the auspices of the Educational Committee of the Coliunbus Section Council of Jewish Women will take place Monday, January 2-lth, at 12:30 o'clock at thc Fort Hayes Hotel. Mrs. Arthur Isaac, chairman, may he called for further in¬ formation.
Al this puncheon Rabbi Jacob Tarshish will review "Mary Glenn."
The next board meeting of the Co¬ lumbus Section Council of Jewish W<inicn will take place Tuesday at 1:30 p. m, at tbe Schonthal Commimity House.
A Note of Thanks From Rabbi Leopold Greenwald of the Beth Jacob Cong.
Rabbi, Leopold Greenwald, ofthe Beth Jacob Congregation, takes this means of thanking his many friends for their kindness and their unfailing courtesies to him during his recent illness. He wants them to know how deeply he appreciated their tokens of sympathy and esteem and beseeches the good Lord to Ug.ss them,
The Rabbt has entirely recuperated and is lecturing regularly on religious and historical subjects at the Beth Jacob Synagogue.
FEIBELMAN TO SPEAK
If you want to hear something worth while, come to Hillel Services tomor¬ row (Sunday) morning at Hennick's hall on North High Street.' Isadore Feibelman, ptrominent attorney and civic leader of Indianapolis, will speak on a subject of interest to all thinking people,
Kellogg Sympathizes With Sufferings Of The Roumanian Jews
Or. Stephen S. Wise, Rev. Louis C. Cornish, Judge Hartman, and Leo Wolfson Present Case at State Depart¬ ment Hearing.
U. S. MINISTER WILL
SUBMIT THESE REPORTS
Secretary of Slate Will Issue a Reply to Plea of Jewish Dele¬ gations Against Anti-Jew¬ ish Persecutions in Roumania.
WASHINGTON.—Secretary of State KelloKK dechred that he was deeply imprcs'-ed with the gravity of thc charges rcr.irding the persecution of Jews ¦ in Ruinnani.i at the conclusion of picas pre- sciilcd to bim for the intercession of thft I'nited St.ites government by a delega¬ tion headed by Dr. Stephen S. Wiscj representing tlie American Jewish Congress.
"This is nbborrent to every American,'.' Kellogg said in referring to the persecu¬ tions Secretary Kellogg promised to reply to thc delegation after making^a careful study of the protest. lie added tbat he had every sympathy "with tbe ideals of rehgious liberty and racial and cultural equality.'*
The Secretary of State gave a leiiRtliy sympathetic bearing to tbe delegation at the Stale Department.
It was declared by members of, thc delegation, followuig thc audience, tliat tbe hearing given to tbe delegation at the state department was impressive and [Iramattc in character both because of the impassione<l plea of Dr. Wise nnd the recital <)f Rev. Louis C. Cornish of Busloii, vice-president of tbc American Unitarian Association nrjd twice chair¬ man of the Anglo-American Christian Commissions to Roumania. Rev. Comi.sh poke in the name of all Christian groups in denouncing Ronmania's anti-Jewish persecutions. lie told the Secretary that he was overwhelmingly convinced as a result of his investigation in Roumania, f tbe ill treatment of the Jews in that country and the failure of the Roumanian government to lake proper preventative .steps. This information, bc declared, was not obtained from Jews who did not dare to complain because of fear of government retaliatory measures, which usually follow any Jewish protest, but by certain Christian ministers in Rou¬ mania who pleaded with bim to use all his efforts to secure American interces¬ sion, particularly on behalf of the Jews who are in such great danger, although the other minorities are also persecuted.
It is understood that the Secretary of .State will request a full report from the American Minister in Bucharest, Culbert- son, of the situation. What formal posi¬ tion America will be able to take cannot be forecast in view of the various inter¬ national technicalities regarding Ameri¬ can-Roumanian relations. The Secre¬ tary displayed such sympathy and in¬ terest, however, tliat it was plain he will take such steps as may be possible, should oHicial reports bear out the dele¬ gation's charges.
Secretary Kellogg requested the dele¬ gation to .submit full data. This request was complied with by tbe delegation wbich submitted material which had been prepared. Supplementary data will be submitted to the Secretary, it was stated.
Dr. Wise, in behalf of the delegation, Itresented to Secretary Kellogg, a set of resolutions adopted at the mass meeting held reccntiy in New York. Dr. Wise told of the elTorts made to rectify tbe abuses — constant promises and evasions on the part of tbe Roumanian govern¬ ment. Citing various instances of the interest which thc United States govern¬ ment has shown in assuring fair play .md j iistice to oppressed i>coplcs, Dr. Wise made a fervent plea for action. He said the continuous and never-ending maltreatment of the Jews in Roumania was a blot upon our civilization and stood in the way of ttiat advance of peace and human fellowship for which the large masses of people here and abroad are working and praying.
Dr. Cornish stated that Christian fel- lowiships in.the United States, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Ronian Catholic and Unitarian, liaving religious afliliations with the same (denominations in Rou¬ mania, were intensely interested in Ihe welfare of the Jews. As a Christian minister, Dit. Cornish said that he repre¬ sented the Christian interest in the United States on behalf bf the Jews. Ia conclusion he stated that before Rou¬ mania took possession of new territories, particularly in Transylvania, Jcw», Catholics and Protestants had lived to¬ gether with mutual respect and, good will; that this good will among the Christian minorities in Transylvania to¬ day found expression in profound (Continued on pagpA).
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