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Ccnfra/ OAf»'« Only Jewish Newspaper Reaching Every Home ®tj^ (p^m Jjewig wtitrli^ Devoted to j4»nern!an anc/ Jewish Ideals A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER FOR THE JEWISH HOME Vol. XII—iMo. 41 COLUMBUS, OHIO, OCTOH1.0U i8, ty^y Per Year $3.00; Per Copy loc Local Jews Celebrating Sulc- koth, The Feast Of Tabernacles Holiday Commcnccil on Friday Evcnini;, October 18th, and Will LiiBt for One Week LOCAL RAUIIIS EXPLAIN SIGNIFICANCE OF HOLIDAY The wmIc beginning with Friday cvciiinu, October 18, ilB'J, will usher in the Jewish celebration of the Kcisl of Tabernacles," cliUcd in Hebrew "Suk- kotli." This fcitival is one of the three significant and joyous occasions incn- tiuncd in tlic Bible during which the Jews of old made pilgrimages to the Temple at Jerusalem. It differs in its liturgy, ceremonies, and general celebr.i- tion from the otlicr festivals of the Jewish calendar in that it chiefly ex¬ presses the urge to nature. With-this message of nature as its prime emphasis, tlic Feast of Tabernacles is an occasion of joy and gladness, and marks the Jewish Feast of Thanksgiving. Back in ancient days, when the Jews were tillers of the soil in Palestine, tlic background and motive of the Feast of Tabernacles were purely agricultural. At (his time of the year, the Jews in Palestine gjithcrcd tlieir fruit. To, com¬ memorate this season of ingathering, they instituted the Feast of Tabernacles which lasted seven days as a thanksgiv¬ ing to God lor the fruit harvest. But since this season marked the end of the agricultural year, this festival wiis, like¬ wise, a general thanksgiving for the blessings of nature which God had be¬ stowed upon the people throuBhout the year. For this reason, the people of Pal¬ estine gathered at the local sanctuaries on Sukkoth, offered sacriiices there, and participated in public fca.sts. Later, with the Temple at Jerusalem as the sole sanctuary in Palestine, the celebration of the Feast ot T-ahcrnacles was modilied to suit the newer condi¬ tions.' Instead of going to local shrines .-ill males made pilgrimages to Jerusalem bringing with them the first fruits and the tithes. At the altar of the Temple the people odered sacrifices throughout the seven days to reconcile all nations of the world to God. The zenith of the festivity came with the ceremony of tho libation of water, which was marked with hymns of praise and songs oi joy and torch-dances. With the exile of the Jewish people from Palestine, the celebration ot the Feast of Tabernacles again underwent modificttion. The frail bootli, still bwilt ¦by pious Jews for Sukkoth, survived as a reminder of the frail booths which the children of Israel built in tlie wilderness following their deliverance from Egyp¬ tian bondage, the willow-branch, known in Hebrew as the "Lulav," likewise sur¬ vived as part ot the Synagogue-service for the Feast of Tabernacles. All these ceremonial objects express the people's urge to nature, and bring to all peoples of the world a message of joy and glad¬ ness. TIIE HEKAIINE SCIIONTHAL CENTER ANNOUNCES OPENING Have you like others tjccu thinking iibfjiit Schonthal Center and hs activities? Formal oijcniiiff of the Center will take phii'c on Monday Nov. 'itli. "Get ac- (liwintcd" week and registration will be held fi-oni Oct. 21sl thru Oct. 28lh, at which time members will have nn opiwr- tunity to talk over activities with the various directors. .Classes in typewriting, shorthand, swimming, athletics, cooking, Rcwing, manual trainini^;, printing and others will he held. There is ail activity for each and every one of you! Ref^ister early I Come in and talk with Mr. .Goldsmith, Miss Snyder, or Miss Stctehiiati. Important Meeting of Zionist District at Southern Hotel November 3rd. Elma Ehrlich I.ievinf;cr and Al¬ lan Tarshish Will Be the Principal Speakers C. J- W. SERVES DINNER TO JEWISH INMATES OF PENITENTIARY The annual Yom Kippur chicken din¬ ner was given to; the Jewish inmates of the Ohio State Penitentiary by the local Council of Jewish Women, on Monday afternoon, October Uth. The Chairman in charge was Mrs B. S. Goldman. She was assisted by Mrs. Al H. Harmon, Mrs.!. A. Rosenthal, Mrs. Emma Rosen¬ thal, Mrs, Al Weinman, Mrs. Sol Mayer, ami Mrs. Harry Freidenlierg. Mrs. Goldmart and her committee gave short talks. The first meeting of the Colnmbus Zioni.st District for the year lsy29-li>30 will take place on Sunday November 3, at '] p. m. i\t. tlie Columbus Hebrew School Auditorium, it: was announced today by Robert L. Mellman, president. Elma Khrlich Levinger, noted writer of Jewish short stories ¦ and other books, and Allan Tarshish, a member of the Executive Committee of the Colnmbus District, formerly the Regional Direc¬ tor of tlie United Palestine Appeal for the state of Ohio, will be the principal speakers at this hrst meeting. i\n ex¬ cellent musical pi-ograin is being ar¬ ranged under the direction of Rev. An¬ shel Freedman of the Agudath Achim Coiigrefiation. One of the main events at this meet¬ ing ^willbe the election of ofnccrs of the District for the ensuing year. The nomi¬ nating committee composed of Messrs A. Seflf, Jo3. Solove. and Max Dworkir have placed on the ballot :^For presi¬ dent, Robert Mellman and Max Dwor¬ kin; for Vice-president, Allan Tarshish and Rev. Anshel Freedman'; for Secre¬ tary, Roy J. Stone and B. Freedman and for Treasurer Joseph Soltwe and Abe SefT. Nominations will also be allowed from the floor at the meeting on November 3rd with the required number of signa¬ tures hi accordance with the provision in the constitution designated for this purpose. Many important announcements will be made at this first meeting refcrrhig to the otitlincd programs for the year. It is hoped that a large representative gatherhif; will attend. According to Robert L. Mellman, prcbident of the Dis¬ trict, this coming year will be ojic of the most active and interesting series of meetings and programs. Speakers of na¬ tional note will be brought here. IF I WERE A BAPTIST Some Tlioufrhts and Obscrvation-s on a Itcccnt Sermon of the Reverend Dr. A. C. Arclilbald of the First Biiptisi Church, East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio By AARON M. NEUSTADT Editor, The Ohio Jewish Chronicle' MBS. ELMA E. LEVINGER TO REVIEW "THE BOY PROPH¬ ET" FOR COLUMBUS CHAPTER OP HADASSAH Mrs. Elma Erhlich Levinger will re¬ view "The Boy Prophet" by Kdmund Fleg, for the Columbus Chapter of Ha¬ dassah at the Neil House, Wednesday, October 23rd, at 1:30 P. M. The officers expect a tremendous turnout for this meeting. Be sure you arc there. A NEW PUBLICATION The first number of the Ohio Regionews, monthly bulletin of the Ohio Regional of Junior; Hadassah, was is¬ sued this week. Miss Dorothy Finkel¬ stein. regional chairman of publicity, is editor of tlic publication, and Miss Sophie Uss of Columbus, is business manager. Congratulations and best wishes. Rabbi Isaac Werne's Sermons For the Conereeation and Junior Congregation During the Succotli Holldaya Sunday, October 19lh, the first day of Succoth at !):»(> A. M. «o the Junior Congregation: Subject: "The Meaning of the Succah," At 10:3(1 A. M. to the Congregatloi), Subject: "Judaism as the Religion tor Everyday Life." Sunday, October 20th, the Znd day of Succoth, at 9:.S0 A, M. to the Junior Congregation, Subject:—"The Meaning (if the Lulav." At 10:30 A. M. lo the Congregation, Subject, "Life, Its Sowings and Its Har¬ vests." Saturday, October 20tli, Shemini At- lercth; at 0:30 A. M. to the Junior Congregation, Subject :-T~"Ttie Meaning ot Shemhii Alzeretb." At 10:30 A. M, lo the Congregation, Subject:—"The Feast of Conclusion." EZRAS NOSHIM SOCIETY TO MEET MONDAY EVENING The regular meeting, of the Ezras Noshim Society which was scheduled for Sunday, October 20th, will be held on Monday, October 21st. This change was made on account of the holidays. Tiie meeting is called for 7 o'clock sharp, and will be held in the vestry rooms of the Agudath Achim Synagogue, Washington Avenue and Donaldson Street. JEWISH MOTHERS' ALLI¬ ANCE DANCE AT WOOD¬ MEN'S HOME, TUES¬ DAY, NOV. 12TH A big masquerade dance will take place at the Woodman's Home, 30 W. College St., Tuesday evening, November 12th, under the auspices of the Jewish Mothers Alliance. Tlie entire community is most cordi-iilly invited to attend this affair. Hie proceeds ot which will go to the Jewish victims of .^rab persecution ill Palestine. It is a counsel of perfection not to criticize whole groups or races oi people. Only in rare cases can this be done with- Qur flagrant violations of the proprieties ind the consequent protests of the ex¬ coriated and coudcmucd groups. "When¬ ever any man, be he preacher or journal¬ ist, undcrl.ikes to deride those who dif¬ fer with him, ethnically, tlicoloKically or politically he will inevitably create dis¬ cord aiid violate the Golden Rule. All creeds and sects have plenty of their own protilems to cope with and worry about without straying into the pastures of their compatriots. Any man can find beams in other people's eyes; let him rather tiryt .tnd foremost .strive to cast out the beams from his own eyes. Then- he will be in a belter position to under¬ stand and appreciate the shortcomings and deficiencies ot others and. to sympa¬ thize with them. On Sunday, October fith, in his ser¬ mon entitled ."If I Were A Jew," the Rev. Dr. A. C. Archibald castigated the Jewish people of tliis country, beciuse they do not conform in all respects to the ways and habits of their Christian neighbors, After lauding' Jewish con¬ tributions to the progress of liumanity and pointing out. the big. men in all walks of life .produced by the Jewish race, he lamented the fact that wc arc still interested in Palestine and that we still stick to many of our old customs and traditions. Wc must, he declared, drop everything distinctly Jewish except our religion. Dr. Archibald also deplored the fact that we violate the Christian Sabb.ith. This particular sin of ours was bitterly denounced by the spirilnal leader of the First Baptist Church. Now I. dp not know Dr. Archibald, have never had the privjlcgc nor thi. pleasure of meeting him. HoweVer, 1 have heard him sever<-il times over thc radio; also irt his church -auditorium proper. He is an avowed Fundamental iil who believes implicitly in all the miracles recorded in both the Old and New Testa¬ ments. He looks with disdain upon lib¬ eral religious leaders of all churches, criticising especially those who arc non¬ conformists. What he says every now and then abolit Dr. John Hiiynes Holmes, Dr. Charles F. Potter, Dr. Harry Emer¬ son Fosdick or other advanced and en¬ lightened . Christian ministers is none of my business. But when he takes up his cudgels iigainst the House ot Isr.iel it behooves me, a modern American Jew, to stand up .ind declare myself, especially so when his views arc broadcast over the radio and published with large headlines in the secular press of this city. r honestly think that Dr. Archibald's intentions are good, but 1 am inclined to believe that lie knows not of what he speaks. I would suggest to him th.it he make a more thorough study ot Jewish history, Jewisli literature, and Jewish problems. Any student ot our people and the things, for which they stand, can readily discern that the reverend gentle¬ man is a stranger in this field. He does not understand our psychology nor the forces which .ire moulding our destiny. He cannot comprehend the sublime idcal- i:im which animates those of my co-re- ligiohists who are championing the cause of a rejuvenated Palestine. He cannot understand why we .should be different and distinct from other peoples of this land. Nor does he appreciate the fact that many of our ills can be attributed to Christian misunderstanding and Christian persecution in many 1aiid,s and in many climes. As I have often said in these columns, American Jewry can serve America best by being loyal and devoted, not only to its ancestral faith but to all the hoary traditions atul ideals which have, kept us alive through Ihc centuries. After all, wc are more than a religious com¬ munity; we are a national entity with a sublime mission. Judaispi is the Jexvisli people with its history, its literature, its traditions, its morals, its ethics, its folklore, its cere¬ monials, yea its legends,' its memories of the past and its hopes for the future. This is an all-embracing definition and takes within its purview every aspect and ramification of Jewish lite and achieve¬ ment. In a study or consideration of this 'grand theme, we cannot leave out any ot thtic pohits. At all times we must remeinber the tcacliinfis of our i>rophets and sages with regard to our Imary tra¬ ditions, our sublime morals and ethics, our time-honored ccreiiioiilals and leg¬ ends. These have become part and par¬ cel ot our facing. They have made an indelible impress upon our hearts and HAVE YOU REGISTERED? IF NOT, BETl'ER GET BUSY souk. Yes, they have made of us a pe- cul).ir people, different and distinct from all other iieoplcs. Eidightciied students of ' the Jewish r.ice, Cbristiiin as well as Jewish, recog¬ nize thi? [latent fact, and rcali-/.c too that wc can do the most for America by continuing our allegiance to those things wliich have differentiated us from all our fcllow.-citizcns. Wc dare not be conic renegades lurn-coats or cowards. Wc must continually manifest our loyal¬ ly to the Iraditiniis oi ihc |iii5t and at the same time work imceasingly and untir ingly to carry out our hopes for the future which include the rebuilding of the Holy Land, A perusal of- Jewish history from the earliest dawn of an historical conscious¬ ness to tlic present day cannot but make US sit-up and take notice. Israel has. been a tremendous factor in the growth .ind development of our modern civilization. This veteran of history, as it has often been cillcd, has made most' significatiT contributions to the sum total of the world's progress. Wc have spread - the gospel of righteousness, we have given an impetus to religion, we have advaiicwl commerce and industry, wc have assisted mightily in building many powerful states and.nations. What more can .one expect from usr Our conteiniKirary leaders both here and abroad leach the rank and file of our people (I) to be courageous, (2) to be loyal, (3) to .be true—cimrageous iu their attitude toward their toe's, loyal hi their relation to each other, and true to their mission ui spreading the gospel of peace and harmony among the peoples of the world. I realize that among the millions of Jews.in this country there are many un- ,V: ^ir-iblcs. The sa^e can b"^ s-^iid con¬ cerning many other groups living in this land of freedom arid of;opportunity. So why single out the Jew when condem¬ nation proceedings are started? If I were a Baptist, I would emulate the splendid example of the lowly Naza- rcne and refrain from vilifying iny neighbors. ¦ I would devote most of my time to advancing the cause of a greater and better Christianity. L would ;con- tinualty bear in mind the problems con¬ fronting my own denomin-ation. and strive to cope with them. I would leave other denominations and other sects alone. Of course, it I had occasion to .assist my neighbors ot different creed I would do so gladly and willingly. If I were a Baptist, I would meditate on the golden words which have bcci enuliciatcd by Jewish prophets and seers and not try lo humiliate their lineal de¬ scendants. I would realize that the en¬ tire' civilized world pays homage to the children of Israel, not only because of the Holy scriptures which they have vouchsafed to mankind, hut also because of tlK splendid example which they have shown other nations in right living, right thinking, and in the upholding of the Ilnest ideals of the ages—despite perse- cntion, despite oppression, despite ignom¬ iny and obloquy; yea, the rack and the stake of Christian persecutors. Finally, it I were a Baptist I would avoid all occasion tor conflict with other denominations and faiths. My ideal would be the spirit of concord and amity. I would work continually for tlie con¬ summation of that time when there shall be established a church which will hold the world within' it starlit isles, wliich wilt claim tlie great and the good of every race and clime, which will find with' joy the grain of gold in every creed, and flood with light and with love the germs ol gootl in every soul. All [lersons who have thus far failed to register and who wish to vote iu Novem¬ ber, mu.st register today (Saturday) October Ifltli. This will positively be your last chance. Don't miss it. Voting is a duty as well as au obligation of all American citizens regardless of race, color or creed. Wc ' must all use the right of suffr<ige in order to advance the interest of our city, our state, and our nation. Roy Jacob Stone To Address 0. S. U. Avuhah, On October 20th "Piilcstine, Today and Tomor¬ row," Will Be Subject of Local Attorney's Address The Ohio State University Chapter of Avukah will hold its initial meeting of the season on Sunday afternoon,- October 20th, at 3 o'clock, at the B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation, ))« E. 18th Avenue. Great preparations have been made for this meeting. The chief speaker for the occasion will be Attorney Roy Jacob Stone whose subject will be "Palestine, Today and Tomorrow." This meeting will be. open to all. As readers of the: Chronicle well .know, the Avuk.ih in the, past few years has been doing splendid work ou the • 'ir.ipus of Ohio State University. Mcelin'gs arc held on every other Sunday afternoon at the Hillel Fouiidiilion of O, S. U. Mem¬ bership is opened to ...ly student enrolled on the Campus. Come and get acquainted, not only with each other, but also with the vital prob¬ lems now confronting the Jewish peo¬ ple. The .\viikah offers its members (1) better understanding of the Jewish faith; (2) acquaintanceship with Jewish stu¬ dent leaders and upperclas-smcn: at Ohio State; (3) hnowledse concerning the progress of world Jewry and its mani¬ fold problems; (4) inform,ilion regard¬ ing the New Palestine now being re¬ built-, (5) bpporlunily lo better undcr^ .stand the ideals and work of Zionism. In short, this body furnishes -students with informaiioii pertaining to Jewish life and Jewish ideals and prepares them for leadership in Israel. The twenty-nine chapters of Avuk.ah in every section of the United St,itcs have not. .only stimulated interest in Zionist aims and aspirations; they have also given students a greater incentive for the study of Jewish history and Jewish culture. At present the officers of the O. S. U. Avukah arc:—Arthur Seff, president; Julius Berliner, vice- president; Arthur Lepon, secretary; Daniel Persky, treasurer. The officers of the Avukah extend !i most cordial welcome lo all Oironicle readers' to attend Sunday afternoon's meeting and to hear the thought-pro¬ voking address of Mr. Stone, who is an honor graduate of Ohio Stale Univcrsily {ind an.active worker in local communal circles. Aaron M. NleuStadt, editor of The Ohio Jewisli Chronicle, Is the senior ad¬ visor of the O. S. U. Avuk.ah this year. Watch these coUimns for further details concerning this live organization. SUCCOTH SERVICES AT THE EAST BROAD STREET TEMPLE Succoth services Saturday morning, October 18th, will commence at 8:30. The sermon entitled "The Symbolization ot Succoth," will be delivered at ap¬ proximately 10:30. Saturday evening the services will commence at 0:30^ No ser¬ mon. Ou Sunday morning Succoth services will commence at 8:30. The sermon en titled "The Symbolization of the Esrog and Lulav," will be delivered at 10:3l>. Children's Services will be held Sun- d:iy mornhig, October 20th, at 10:30 A. M. All children of the Religious School should be urged by their parents to at¬ tend these special services. Omega Sigma Chi Sorority To Give Third Annual Dance, Oct. 20th Big Affair at the Broad Street Temple Will Be the Third Annual Affair Open to All From present indications the third annual dance of the Omega Sigma Chi Sorority which will be given Sunday, October 20th at 8:30 P. M., at the East Broad Street Temple, will be crowned with success, A splendid orchestra has been cngtlgcd together with several etl- tertaifimcnt features. The dance will be open lo the public. The following are cooperating to make this affair one of the gala events of the season;— Belle Fox, Ticket Committfc; Misses Bertha R. Goodman, Ruth E. Freedman, and Minnie Hemmelstein, publicity com¬ mittee; Dorothy Robins and Sara Sla- ven, orchestra committee; Edytlie Kimin, poster committee; Sara Eizman and Sylvia Ginler, refreshment committee; Bertie Bender, Gertie Steinberg, Sylvia Becknian, Sylvia Ginler, Belle Fox, and Sara Slaveii, decoration comniittee. Mr. and Mrs. Max S. Bogatin and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bornstein will he chap¬ erons. Tickets for the dance are being sold by all members. An mvttation ia ex¬ tended to all. Be sure and attend tliis first big dance of the season, A good lime is guaranteed to all. Come and hear Glenn Norris* Orchestra. Big Men Placed Upon Board Of The American Jewish Conimittee Judge Benjamin N. Oardoza, H. II. Lehman, and F. M. War¬ burg, Will Occupy Impor¬ tant Posts Following Marsliairs^ Death ANNUAL MEETING OF BOI>Y WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, NOV. lOTH NEW YORK.—The American Jewish Ciommittcc, throuEh its secretary, Mr. Morris D. Waldman, announces thai Judge JlL'iijamin N. Cardozo, Lieutenant- Governor Herbert II. Lehman, and Mr. Telix M. Warburg, for many years member.*! of its General Committee, have accepted election to membership on its Executive Committee to hll existing va¬ cancies. One of these vacancies was caused by the death of Lnuis Marshall, an Executive Member since the Com¬ mittee's inception twenty-three years ago and its President since 1012. As is well known, it was to the work of tlie Ameri¬ can Jewish Cuinmittee, engaged in c;(?orts to protect the Jews against in¬ fringement of their civil and religious right;;, that Mr. Marshall devoted the sreattr part of his energies. The election of these.men is expected to strengtheii- suhstantiatly the efforts of the Com¬ mittee in important directions. Judge Cardoso, presiding justice of the Court of Appeals of the Slate of New York and universally recognized as an eminent jurist, is expected, in association with other distinguished lawyers on the Com¬ mittee, to be especially hclpfid in the legal matters with which the Committee is continuously dealing. Colonel Leli- Xivan's experience in public affairs and in constructive (xist-war relief wor^ in eastern European countries will he serviceable in the Committee's relations with government authorities in connec- tian with situations involving the wel¬ fare of Jtws here" and abroad. Mr. Warburg's acknowledged leadership in Jewish philanthrupy, covering relief work for many years in the United States and European countries and, more recently constructive work in Palestine, will, it is anticipated, aid the Committte, in exer¬ cising an influence toward uniting the diverse elements in Jewish life, a uni¬ fying influence ivhich Mr, Warburg has so notably elTccted as president of the Joint Distribution Committee and chair¬ man of the Administrative Councir of the Jewish Agency for Palestine. The Executive Committee has received letters from many of the members ex¬ pressing their sorrow at the news of Mr. Marshall's death and emphasizing the iniportance of carrying on the work of the Committee with redoubled effort. The Committee has also received tele¬ graphic messages from many national and foreign Jewish organisations, expressing sympathy and offering conthmcd coop¬ eration, notably the Joint Foreign Com¬ mittee, London; Alliance Israelite Uni- verselle, Paris; Centralverein DeutBcher Staatsbucrgcr Jue<1ischcn Qlaubens, Der- lin and the Hilfsvcrein der Deutschcn Jiidcn, Berlin. Cables of sympathy were also received from other foreign or¬ ganizations, amorig them the Central Office of Ort Vcrband, Berlin; Riisso Jewish Community Ohel Jacob, Paris; Consistoirc Israelite France, Paris; South African Jewish Board of De'puttcs, Johannesburg; Hias, lea Enigdircct. Paris. The Annual Meeting of the American Jewish Committee will take place on Sunday, November 10th. A communi¬ cation has been directed to the 175 Cor¬ porate Members of the Committee throughout the country announcing the, election of these new Executive members. The members of the Executive Com¬ mittee, as at present constituted, arc Dr. Cyrus Adldr* Philadelphia, Pa., chairman, James H. Becker, Chicago, III., David M. Bressler, New York, N. Y., Leo M. Brown, Mobile, Ala., )udge Benjamin N. Cardozo, New York, N. Y., Judge Abram I. Elkus, New York, N. Y., Judge Eli Frank, Baltimore, Md.. Max J. Kohler, New York, N. Y., Judge Irvinff Lehman, New York, N. Y., Colonel Ilcrhcrt H. Lehwan, New York, N. Y., Hon. A. C Ratshcaky, BToaton, Mass., Prof. Milton J. Rnsemiu, Boston. Mass,, Juliua Rosenwald, Chicago, III., Judge Horace Stern, Philadelphia, Pa.. Lewis L. Strauss, New York, N. Y., Cyrus L. Sulzberger, New York, N. Y:, Colonel Isaac M. Ulhnan, New Haven. Conn., and Felix M. Warburg, New York, N. Y. Morris D, Waldman is Secretary and Harry Cchneidcnnan, As¬ sistant Secretary. The Iludatjsali UummBge Sab be- t:hi<i on Friday. November 4tli. PKOP. RUSSELL TO ADDKESS BROAD STItl^lET TEMPLE BKOTHEmiOQD Prof. G. Oscar Bussetl, head of the Phonetics Department of O, S. U. will speak before the Brotherhood of Ea&t Broad Street Temple at their first din¬ ner-meeting tu be held vhU niouth-^timc. subject and place (o bt: announced in next w^'k*3 Chk<wi<"i.e. it l4 To-day Is The hmt Opporlmiity For You To Register For November Stis Electiow. Do S& At Osace. ¦immmtmmimm^^immmsmam
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Ccnfra/ OAf»'« Only
Jewish Newspaper
Reaching Every Home
®tj^ (p^m Jjewig
wtitrli^
Devoted to j4»nern!an
anc/
Jewish Ideals
A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER FOR THE JEWISH HOME
Vol. XII—iMo. 41
COLUMBUS, OHIO, OCTOH1.0U i8, ty^y
Per Year $3.00; Per Copy loc
Local Jews Celebrating Sulc-
koth, The Feast Of
Tabernacles
Holiday Commcnccil on Friday
Evcnini;, October 18th, and
Will LiiBt for One Week
LOCAL RAUIIIS EXPLAIN
SIGNIFICANCE OF
HOLIDAY
The wmIc beginning with Friday cvciiinu, October 18, ilB'J, will usher in the Jewish celebration of the Kcisl of Tabernacles," cliUcd in Hebrew "Suk- kotli." This fcitival is one of the three significant and joyous occasions incn- tiuncd in tlic Bible during which the Jews of old made pilgrimages to the Temple at Jerusalem. It differs in its liturgy, ceremonies, and general celebr.i- tion from the otlicr festivals of the Jewish calendar in that it chiefly ex¬ presses the urge to nature. With-this message of nature as its prime emphasis, tlic Feast of Tabernacles is an occasion of joy and gladness, and marks the Jewish Feast of Thanksgiving.
Back in ancient days, when the Jews were tillers of the soil in Palestine, tlic background and motive of the Feast of Tabernacles were purely agricultural. At (his time of the year, the Jews in Palestine gjithcrcd tlieir fruit. To, com¬ memorate this season of ingathering, they instituted the Feast of Tabernacles which lasted seven days as a thanksgiv¬ ing to God lor the fruit harvest. But since this season marked the end of the agricultural year, this festival wiis, like¬ wise, a general thanksgiving for the blessings of nature which God had be¬ stowed upon the people throuBhout the year. For this reason, the people of Pal¬ estine gathered at the local sanctuaries on Sukkoth, offered sacriiices there, and participated in public fca.sts.
Later, with the Temple at Jerusalem as the sole sanctuary in Palestine, the celebration of the Feast ot T-ahcrnacles was modilied to suit the newer condi¬ tions.' Instead of going to local shrines .-ill males made pilgrimages to Jerusalem bringing with them the first fruits and the tithes. At the altar of the Temple the people odered sacrifices throughout the seven days to reconcile all nations of the world to God. The zenith of the festivity came with the ceremony of tho libation of water, which was marked with hymns of praise and songs oi joy and torch-dances.
With the exile of the Jewish people from Palestine, the celebration ot the Feast of Tabernacles again underwent modificttion. The frail bootli, still bwilt ¦by pious Jews for Sukkoth, survived as a reminder of the frail booths which the children of Israel built in tlie wilderness following their deliverance from Egyp¬ tian bondage, the willow-branch, known in Hebrew as the "Lulav," likewise sur¬ vived as part ot the Synagogue-service for the Feast of Tabernacles. All these ceremonial objects express the people's urge to nature, and bring to all peoples of the world a message of joy and glad¬ ness.
TIIE HEKAIINE SCIIONTHAL
CENTER ANNOUNCES
OPENING
Have you like others tjccu thinking iibfjiit Schonthal Center and hs activities? Formal oijcniiiff of the Center will take phii'c on Monday Nov. 'itli. "Get ac- (liwintcd" week and registration will be held fi-oni Oct. 21sl thru Oct. 28lh, at which time members will have nn opiwr- tunity to talk over activities with the various directors. .Classes in typewriting, shorthand, swimming, athletics, cooking, Rcwing, manual trainini^;, printing and others will he held. There is ail activity for each and every one of you!
Ref^ister early I Come in and talk with Mr. .Goldsmith, Miss Snyder, or Miss Stctehiiati.
Important Meeting of Zionist
District at Southern Hotel
November 3rd.
Elma Ehrlich I.ievinf;cr and Al¬ lan Tarshish Will Be the Principal Speakers
C. J- W. SERVES DINNER TO
JEWISH INMATES OF
PENITENTIARY
The annual Yom Kippur chicken din¬ ner was given to; the Jewish inmates of the Ohio State Penitentiary by the local Council of Jewish Women, on Monday afternoon, October Uth. The Chairman in charge was Mrs B. S. Goldman. She was assisted by Mrs. Al H. Harmon, Mrs.!. A. Rosenthal, Mrs. Emma Rosen¬ thal, Mrs, Al Weinman, Mrs. Sol Mayer, ami Mrs. Harry Freidenlierg.
Mrs. Goldmart and her committee gave short talks.
The first meeting of the Colnmbus Zioni.st District for the year lsy29-li>30 will take place on Sunday November 3, at '] p. m. i\t. tlie Columbus Hebrew School Auditorium, it: was announced today by Robert L. Mellman, president.
Elma Khrlich Levinger, noted writer of Jewish short stories ¦ and other books, and Allan Tarshish, a member of the Executive Committee of the Colnmbus District, formerly the Regional Direc¬ tor of tlie United Palestine Appeal for the state of Ohio, will be the principal speakers at this hrst meeting. i\n ex¬ cellent musical pi-ograin is being ar¬ ranged under the direction of Rev. An¬ shel Freedman of the Agudath Achim Coiigrefiation.
One of the main events at this meet¬ ing ^willbe the election of ofnccrs of the District for the ensuing year. The nomi¬ nating committee composed of Messrs A. Seflf, Jo3. Solove. and Max Dworkir have placed on the ballot :^For presi¬ dent, Robert Mellman and Max Dwor¬ kin; for Vice-president, Allan Tarshish and Rev. Anshel Freedman'; for Secre¬ tary, Roy J. Stone and B. Freedman and for Treasurer Joseph Soltwe and Abe SefT.
Nominations will also be allowed from the floor at the meeting on November 3rd with the required number of signa¬ tures hi accordance with the provision in the constitution designated for this purpose.
Many important announcements will be made at this first meeting refcrrhig to the otitlincd programs for the year.
It is hoped that a large representative gatherhif; will attend. According to Robert L. Mellman, prcbident of the Dis¬ trict, this coming year will be ojic of the most active and interesting series of meetings and programs. Speakers of na¬ tional note will be brought here.
IF I WERE A BAPTIST
Some Tlioufrhts and Obscrvation-s on a Itcccnt Sermon of the
Reverend Dr. A. C. Arclilbald of the First Biiptisi
Church, East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
By AARON M. NEUSTADT Editor, The Ohio Jewish Chronicle'
MBS. ELMA E. LEVINGER TO REVIEW "THE BOY PROPH¬ ET" FOR COLUMBUS CHAPTER OP HADASSAH
Mrs. Elma Erhlich Levinger will re¬ view "The Boy Prophet" by Kdmund Fleg, for the Columbus Chapter of Ha¬ dassah at the Neil House, Wednesday, October 23rd, at 1:30 P. M. The officers expect a tremendous turnout for this meeting. Be sure you arc there.
A NEW PUBLICATION
The first number of the Ohio Regionews, monthly bulletin of the Ohio Regional of Junior; Hadassah, was is¬ sued this week. Miss Dorothy Finkel¬ stein. regional chairman of publicity, is editor of tlic publication, and Miss Sophie Uss of Columbus, is business manager. Congratulations and best wishes.
Rabbi Isaac Werne's Sermons
For the Conereeation and Junior
Congregation During the Succotli
Holldaya
Sunday, October 19lh, the first day of Succoth at !):»(> A. M. «o the Junior Congregation: Subject: "The Meaning of the Succah,"
At 10:3(1 A. M. to the Congregatloi), Subject: "Judaism as the Religion tor Everyday Life."
Sunday, October 20th, the Znd day of Succoth, at 9:.S0 A, M. to the Junior Congregation, Subject:—"The Meaning (if the Lulav."
At 10:30 A. M. lo the Congregation, Subject, "Life, Its Sowings and Its Har¬ vests."
Saturday, October 20tli, Shemini At- lercth; at 0:30 A. M. to the Junior Congregation, Subject :-T~"Ttie Meaning ot Shemhii Alzeretb."
At 10:30 A. M, lo the Congregation, Subject:—"The Feast of Conclusion."
EZRAS NOSHIM SOCIETY TO MEET MONDAY EVENING
The regular meeting, of the Ezras Noshim Society which was scheduled for Sunday, October 20th, will be held on Monday, October 21st. This change was made on account of the holidays. Tiie meeting is called for 7 o'clock sharp, and will be held in the vestry rooms of the Agudath Achim Synagogue, Washington Avenue and Donaldson Street.
JEWISH MOTHERS' ALLI¬ ANCE DANCE AT WOOD¬ MEN'S HOME, TUES¬ DAY, NOV. 12TH
A big masquerade dance will take place at the Woodman's Home, 30 W. College St., Tuesday evening, November 12th, under the auspices of the Jewish Mothers Alliance. Tlie entire community is most cordi-iilly invited to attend this affair. Hie proceeds ot which will go to the Jewish victims of .^rab persecution ill Palestine.
It is a counsel of perfection not to criticize whole groups or races oi people. Only in rare cases can this be done with- Qur flagrant violations of the proprieties ind the consequent protests of the ex¬ coriated and coudcmucd groups. "When¬ ever any man, be he preacher or journal¬ ist, undcrl.ikes to deride those who dif¬ fer with him, ethnically, tlicoloKically or politically he will inevitably create dis¬ cord aiid violate the Golden Rule. All creeds and sects have plenty of their own protilems to cope with and worry about without straying into the pastures of their compatriots. Any man can find beams in other people's eyes; let him rather tiryt .tnd foremost .strive to cast out the beams from his own eyes. Then- he will be in a belter position to under¬ stand and appreciate the shortcomings and deficiencies ot others and. to sympa¬ thize with them.
On Sunday, October fith, in his ser¬ mon entitled ."If I Were A Jew," the Rev. Dr. A. C. Archibald castigated the Jewish people of tliis country, beciuse they do not conform in all respects to the ways and habits of their Christian neighbors, After lauding' Jewish con¬ tributions to the progress of liumanity and pointing out. the big. men in all walks of life .produced by the Jewish race, he lamented the fact that wc arc still interested in Palestine and that we still stick to many of our old customs and traditions. Wc must, he declared, drop everything distinctly Jewish except our religion.
Dr. Archibald also deplored the fact that we violate the Christian Sabb.ith. This particular sin of ours was bitterly denounced by the spirilnal leader of the First Baptist Church.
Now I. dp not know Dr. Archibald,
have never had the privjlcgc nor thi. pleasure of meeting him. HoweVer, 1 have heard him sever<-il times over thc radio; also irt his church -auditorium proper. He is an avowed Fundamental iil who believes implicitly in all the miracles recorded in both the Old and New Testa¬ ments. He looks with disdain upon lib¬ eral religious leaders of all churches, criticising especially those who arc non¬ conformists. What he says every now and then abolit Dr. John Hiiynes Holmes, Dr. Charles F. Potter, Dr. Harry Emer¬ son Fosdick or other advanced and en¬ lightened . Christian ministers is none of my business. But when he takes up his cudgels iigainst the House ot Isr.iel it behooves me, a modern American Jew, to stand up .ind declare myself, especially so when his views arc broadcast over the radio and published with large headlines in the secular press of this city.
r honestly think that Dr. Archibald's intentions are good, but 1 am inclined to believe that lie knows not of what he speaks. I would suggest to him th.it he make a more thorough study ot Jewish history, Jewisli literature, and Jewish problems. Any student ot our people and the things, for which they stand, can readily discern that the reverend gentle¬ man is a stranger in this field. He does not understand our psychology nor the forces which .ire moulding our destiny. He cannot comprehend the sublime idcal- i:im which animates those of my co-re- ligiohists who are championing the cause of a rejuvenated Palestine. He cannot understand why we .should be different and distinct from other peoples of this land. Nor does he appreciate the fact that many of our ills can be attributed to Christian misunderstanding and Christian persecution in many 1aiid,s and in many climes.
As I have often said in these columns, American Jewry can serve America best by being loyal and devoted, not only to its ancestral faith but to all the hoary traditions atul ideals which have, kept us alive through Ihc centuries. After all, wc are more than a religious com¬ munity; we are a national entity with a sublime mission.
Judaispi is the Jexvisli people with its history, its literature, its traditions, its morals, its ethics, its folklore, its cere¬ monials, yea its legends,' its memories of the past and its hopes for the future. This is an all-embracing definition and takes within its purview every aspect and ramification of Jewish lite and achieve¬ ment. In a study or consideration of this 'grand theme, we cannot leave out any ot thtic pohits. At all times we must remeinber the tcacliinfis of our i>rophets and sages with regard to our Imary tra¬ ditions, our sublime morals and ethics, our time-honored ccreiiioiilals and leg¬ ends. These have become part and par¬ cel ot our facing. They have made an indelible impress upon our hearts and
HAVE YOU REGISTERED?
IF NOT, BETl'ER GET
BUSY
souk. Yes, they have made of us a pe- cul).ir people, different and distinct from all other iieoplcs.
Eidightciied students of ' the Jewish r.ice, Cbristiiin as well as Jewish, recog¬ nize thi? [latent fact, and rcali-/.c too that wc can do the most for America by continuing our allegiance to those things wliich have differentiated us from all our fcllow.-citizcns. Wc dare not be conic renegades lurn-coats or cowards. Wc must continually manifest our loyal¬ ly to the Iraditiniis oi ihc |iii5t and at the same time work imceasingly and untir ingly to carry out our hopes for the future which include the rebuilding of the Holy Land,
A perusal of- Jewish history from the earliest dawn of an historical conscious¬ ness to tlic present day cannot but make US sit-up and take notice. Israel has. been a tremendous factor in the growth .ind development of our modern civilization. This veteran of history, as it has often been cillcd, has made most' significatiT contributions to the sum total of the world's progress. Wc have spread - the gospel of righteousness, we have given an impetus to religion, we have advaiicwl commerce and industry, wc have assisted mightily in building many powerful states and.nations. What more can .one expect from usr
Our conteiniKirary leaders both here and abroad leach the rank and file of our people (I) to be courageous, (2) to be loyal, (3) to .be true—cimrageous iu their attitude toward their toe's, loyal hi their relation to each other, and true to their mission ui spreading the gospel of peace and harmony among the peoples of the world.
I realize that among the millions of Jews.in this country there are many un- ,V: ^ir-iblcs. The sa^e can b"^ s-^iid con¬ cerning many other groups living in this land of freedom arid of;opportunity. So why single out the Jew when condem¬ nation proceedings are started?
If I were a Baptist, I would emulate the splendid example of the lowly Naza- rcne and refrain from vilifying iny neighbors. ¦ I would devote most of my time to advancing the cause of a greater and better Christianity. L would ;con- tinualty bear in mind the problems con¬ fronting my own denomin-ation. and strive to cope with them. I would leave other denominations and other sects alone. Of course, it I had occasion to .assist my neighbors ot different creed I would do so gladly and willingly.
If I were a Baptist, I would meditate on the golden words which have bcci enuliciatcd by Jewish prophets and seers and not try lo humiliate their lineal de¬ scendants. I would realize that the en¬ tire' civilized world pays homage to the children of Israel, not only because of the Holy scriptures which they have vouchsafed to mankind, hut also because of tlK splendid example which they have shown other nations in right living, right thinking, and in the upholding of the Ilnest ideals of the ages—despite perse- cntion, despite oppression, despite ignom¬ iny and obloquy; yea, the rack and the stake of Christian persecutors.
Finally, it I were a Baptist I would avoid all occasion tor conflict with other denominations and faiths. My ideal would be the spirit of concord and amity. I would work continually for tlie con¬ summation of that time when there shall be established a church which will hold the world within' it starlit isles, wliich wilt claim tlie great and the good of every race and clime, which will find with' joy the grain of gold in every creed, and flood with light and with love the germs ol gootl in every soul.
All [lersons who have thus far failed to register and who wish to vote iu Novem¬ ber, mu.st register today (Saturday) October Ifltli. This will positively be your last chance. Don't miss it. Voting is a duty as well as au obligation of all American citizens regardless of race, color or creed. Wc ' must all use the right of suffr |
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