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A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER FOR THE JEWISH HOME
Devoted  to American.
and
Jewish Ideals
Vol. XV—No. 17
COLUMBUS, OMIO. 7\PRIL 24, 1931
BytheWay By DaTid Schwartz
Capitol SccncB
His name is Dr. M    Around
seventy, a scholarly American of the old school who has spent his life among the ¦book stacks of the Library of Congress. A genial man and one of great erudition. But his mind goes back to the days ot the Civil War, when men were men— and wore beards that would have passed muster in any ortliodox synagogue.   Dr.
M :.. is not a Jew—but he has
developed an obsession for beards. _
He pleaded with Dr. Shapiro, chief of the Semitic Division of the Library of - Congress, that he join him in a beard compact. Then he wrote an article in a Medical journal about beards. From Shaiiiro, he had gathered all the Tal¬ mudicai and Biblical and rabbinical jus¬ tification of beards. Then in addition, he had developed some theories as, to the hygienic value of beards.
In this article he maintained that beards were a bulwark against pneumonia and many germ diseases, that the whisker3 acted as a broom, sweeping away the germs of bronchitis and sore throat. "Wonderful!" He Said
Then he carried theory into practice, and soon Dr. M. was walking ahout the corridors, of the Library of Congress with a full length brush that made the barbers rage.
But a week later—Dr. Shainro met him. ' The .whiskers were gone as the grass , when the snow comes. "What happened?" asked Dr. Shapiro. Dr. ^^. moaned. "My wife. She wouldn't let me rest- she would give me no meals—she would do nothing—unless I shaved."
Kot BO long ago, a group of Chassidic rabbis came to Washington. They were here for a visit at the White House, Meanwhile, they dropped in at the Sem¬ itic Division.
They wore beards that were a joy to behold. Dr. Shapiro looked, and decided this was a sight that would bring ecstasy to Bt. M. Forthwith, Dr. M, was sent for, and he came as fast as the fire de¬ partment. He looked at the bearded rab¬ bis, and his eyes swam as a look of ec- stacy came over him.
The saliva flowed in hia mouth. "I wish I had a camera," he sighed, as he glowed in admiration.
Insane White Honse Visitors
The city of Washington counts some twelve thousand Jews.   Perhaps the most
group of 150 Jews at St. Elizabeth's Asylum, the largest asylum for the insane in America.   All told, there are about
Jews. These insane are largely veterans of the war, and as such, are ministered to in a Jewish way, by George Cohen, the Jewish Welfare Board representative in Washington.
About half of the 150, .Cohen tells me, got into the Asylum by "Coming io see the President."
Scarcely a day goes by in Washington, when the guards at the White House do not stop some pathetically demented per¬ son commg to see the President. And naturaljy, among them there are a fair proportion of Jews.
They give all sorts of pretexts for wanting to see the Chief Executive.
One of the Jewish insane who is now at St, Elizabeth's came to see the Presi¬ dent, when Wilson was in the White House.
"The President ivants to see me," he boldly told the White House guard.
"How do you know the President wants Xo see you?" asked the guard.
: "I was at a moving picture," was the reply, "and I saw the President on the screen, gesturing to me with his finger to come,"
Mr. League of Nations
During Wilson's administration, there were any number of these insane who came with grandiose schemes, and be¬ lieved that they were divinely inspired, geniuses, Messiahs and Napoleons. .
One day, Cohen on his routine visit, called on one of the Jewish inmates, '     "Hello,,Mr. Goldberg," said Cohen.
"Mr. Goldberg is dead. It's Mr. League of Nations," replied Goldberg. And he would answer to no other name than "Mr. League of Nations."
Skeptical of Others
Yet strangely enough, Cohen tells me that while each of them is convinced ab¬ solutely of his own delusion, each is skep¬ tical of his fellow mate's hallucination. Thus, almost all of them are prone to hear voices. And yet, in the Asylum, when the fit comes on one of them, those around him will laugh and say, "He is hearing voices" and burst out into a loud guffaw.
Deceived War Department
Some of them are so rational in most of their moments that they deceive the most sober, There is a Jewish inmate in the Asylum, a man of some consid¬ erable education, particularly versed as a linguist. He speaks some half dozen languages. Jewish though he is, he> thinks he is a Mohammedan, and has an obsession for numbers.
Thus, shouki you mention, _ say, the number twelve—he will immediately re¬ ply that in twelve months, the Moham- me<lan3 will capture New York. Irra¬ tional as all of this is, yet not so long ago, he went up to the War Depart¬ ment, convinced the officials there tliat he was a Government secret service agent specially assigned to war matters and was assigned a room, stenographic service and the like. It was there that his insanity finally was discovered, and he' was trans¬ ferred to St. Elizabeth's.
Talking Is Inaanlty Cure
Manv of them when they recover, get a shock when ther learn they are in an , insane asylum.    "How did  I  get  here, Mr. Cohen?" is their ouery.
Cohen tells me that the principal means of effectinf.' their cure is getlimi them to (Continued on page 4)
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Serious Financial Problem Is
Being Faced by Jewish
Orphan Home
President of Cleveland Institu¬ tion Makes Important An¬ nouncement to .Tews of America
OPERATING EXPENSE IS BE-
ING REDUCED TO A
MINIMUM
CLEVELAND, OHIO—At the quar¬ terly meeting of the Board of Trustees and Directors of Bellefaire, the Clove- land Jewish Orphan Home of Districts Nos. 2 and G of the B'nai B'rith, held here Sunday, April IJ), the president, Fred  Lazarus,   Jr.,   announced  that  the
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$97,000 has been incurred by the Main tenance Fund for the past two years. Mr. Lazarus pointed out that although the buildings have been completed and occupied since August, 1929, there is still a large construction indebtedness which can only be met by the collection of the outstanding Building Fund pledges. He also made it clear that the operating expenses at Bellefaire are no greater than they were at the old institution, and that the deficit is due entirely to a decrease in income from individual and organization subscriptions. It was de¬ cided to devote the next three months to the completion of the Building Fnnd and to enrolling new contributing mem¬ bers. Each Director pledged his sup¬ port and cooperation.
Reduce Operating: Expense
Michael Sharlitt, Superintendent lof Bellefaire, reported that a serious at¬ tempt is being made to reduce operating expenses to a minimum, and that he is eceiving the cooperation of the children as well as the members of the staff. The Children's Council has organized a Thrift Campaign. They have appointed representatives in each cottage who stand as monitors of the idea of economy.
The Cleveland Jewish Orphan Home was founded in 1868 by the B'nai B'rith, and the new cottage Home is known as Bellefaire, The Home cares for neg¬ lected aild dependent children from Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming, of District No, 2 of the B'nai B'rith, and from Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Min- (Continued on page 6)
Local Physician to Ad¬ dress   B'nai   B'rith Lodge Monday
"What I Saw in the Holy Land" will be the theme, of Dr. B. W. Abramson's ad¬ dress before Zion Lodge No. 62, B'nai B'rith, Mon¬ day evening, April 27th, at the New Virginia Hotel. Dr. Abramson, who has been a life-long student of Jewish problems, has re¬ cently returned from a tour of European lands and Pal¬ estine. In the latter coun¬ try he made a special effort to observe conditions and interview Zionist leaders re¬ garding the prospects of the Jewish National Homeland. An open forum discussion will follow the doctor's ad¬ dress.
At this meeting the lead¬ ers of the present member¬ ship drive will make their report. Robert L. Mellman, chairman of the entertain¬ ment committee, promises a program both educational and entertaining. So don't fail to turn out for this event which will be open to all the members, their wives and lady friends. The meet¬ ing will commence pi-omptly at 8:15; be sure you are there on time.
Remember that all B'nai B'rith meetings are now be¬ ing held at the New Vir¬ ginia Hotel, Third and Gay Streets.
Pinchik, .Outstanding Jewish
Cantor, Is Coming to
Columbus Soon
Cantor and Mrs. Grodner to
Appear in Concert at
Foundation
Miss lola K. Zeckhauser, director of student activities at the B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation, 9C East 18th Avenue, announces that Cantor and Mrs. Solomon Grodner will appear Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock in a joint recital under the auspices of the Foundation, Chronicle readers are all familiar with the ability and musical talent of these eminent art¬ ists and will therefore grasp this oppor¬ tunity to hear them once more. Their prOjiram will consist of liturjical, clas¬ sical and folk-soii^s. Tickets are avail¬ able at the Foundation. The general public, as well as all O, S. U. students, is most cordially invite<!. Come and bring your friends.
Mrs. Meyer Ginsburg, 203 North Cas¬ sady Kd., Bexley, who is assisting on the arrangements committee, announces that Miss Florence Levin will be the accom¬ panist for the Grodners Sunday evening.
Musical Treat Will Be Presented
Late in May at Agudath
Achim Synagogue
A great musical and spiritual treat Is in store for the Jewish people of Co¬ lumbus.
' Negotiations have just been completed which assure the coming of the world famous Cantor P. Pinchik to Columbus to conduct Sabbath services on Friday evening and Saturday morning,. May 29th and 30th, and a special service and con¬ cert on Sunday evening, May Slst.
Mr. Pinchik, although a young man, is considered one of the greatest cantors before the Jewish public today. His voice, which he uses with the same con¬ summate skill as Heifetz does his violin, is a lyric tenor whose warmth and vibrant quality thrills the car and gladdens the heart.
Cantor Pinchik in his singing of the holy prayers brings forth as only he can the full significance and meaning of the words which have left their imprint in the suffering history of Jewish life..
Cantor Pinchik comes under the aus¬ pices of the newly formed Achnoosas Orchim Society of Columbus. Further details will he found in the next issue of The Ohio Jewish Chronicle.
Ladies Free Loan Society to Hold Card Party
On Tuesday evening, April 28th, at 8 P. M., a card party will be held at the Southern Hotel under the auspices of the Ladies Free Loan Society. Mrs. M. Finkelstein, 608 Carpenter Street, is iii charge of the affair. There will be prizes given to the winners, and refreshments will be served. Tickets are selling at 50 cents, and can be procured by calling Mrs. I. Goodman, Fa. 6189. Tickets will also be sold at the door.
Reserve Tuesday evening, and come to the Southern Hotel for an enjoyable evening.
VAAD HOIR'S WORK IN CO¬ LUMBUS IS PROGRESSING
An effort is being made by represen¬ tatives of various local synagogues which stand for Traditional Judaism to rally their forces in facing numerous per¬ plexing problems. This effort is being made through the local Vaad Hoir.
The committee hopes that with the loyal support and cooperation of these congre¬ gations the time-honored principles of our ancestral faith will be protected and handed down to posterity.
Mr.' David Schwartz is,chairman of the local Vaad, He is ready to receive suggestions from Chronicle readers who are interested in perpetuating Traditional Judaism in Columbus.
Local B'nai B'rith Member¬ ship Drive Is Now in Full Swing
Prospects Are Being Informed Regarding   the   History   and The Achievements of the j Order
The local B'nai B'rith membership drive is now in full swing, according to Attorney Harry Schwartz, general chair¬ man. An efTort is being made to enroll at least 50 new members in the period between April 19th and the 24tli. As was announced in these columns last week, the present mcihbership cami>aign is dedicated to the past presidents of Zion Lodge No. 02, B'nai B'rith. The motto selected for the drive is "Every Member Get a Member," According to present arrangements, all the members secured in the drive now in progress will be initiated at 'the New Virginia Hotel, Third and Gay Streets, on May_ 25th by Degree Team No. 2, headed by Allan Tarshish.
History and Achievements
In their canvasses the volunteer work¬ ers are explaining to the prospects the history and the achievements of the B'nai B'rith Order. Emphasis is bcirig laid on the fact that the B'nai B'rith Order is the largest and oldest Jewish fraternity with lodges in America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, It is thus able to represent and help world Jewry. The B'nai B'rith Order unites Jews—Orthodox, Conserva¬ tive, Reform—in the work of promoting, their highest interests and those of hu¬ manity. It strives to bring about better understanding among Jews and between Jew and nonrjew. Through lectures and cultural programs, it entertains and in¬ structs its members ¦ and the public iat large in subjects of Jewish and general interest.
Through the Anti-Defamation League it champions the cause of Israel and pro¬ tects the Jew against ridicule, misrepre¬ sentation and slander on printed page, screen, and stage. . It established the Jewish OTphan Home at ClevelantJ, the National Jewish Hospital for Consump¬ tives at Denver, and butlf the dew Inr firmary Building there. It helps to sup¬ port .these, the Leo N. Levi Hospital at Hot Springs, and miany other institutions where orphans, afflicted and aged are cared for. The Order is active also in social service and the Americanization work.
In emergencies, like the Pueblo Flood, the Lorain Tornado, the Mississippi Flood, the Florida Hurricane, etc., it has joined with other organizations in af¬ fording prompt reh'ef.
Many Other Activities
It has instituted Hillel Foundations in a number of leading universities. These provide young Jewish college men and women with social and religious centers, developing their. Jewish consciousness and thus inspiring loyalty to the faith of their fathers.
It sponsors the A. Z. A. (Junior B'nai B'rith) composed of Jewish boys from sixteen to twenty-one, keeping alive their Jewish interest, and preparing them for future B'nai B'rith service.
Through the Educational League, it aids talented Jews, young men and women of limited means, to obtain a higher edu¬ cation.
It is solving the immigration problem in Mexico by assisting thousands of Jew¬ ish' immigrants, financially, religiously and socially. '
It has established a Garden City in the suburbs of Jerusalem to help Jews own homes, and has given funds to build a center in Tel Aviv-
Among those who have volunteered to cooperate in putting the present member¬ ship campaign over in a big way are the following: Justin L. Sillman, Louis Rosenthal, Dr. Samuel D. Edelman, Mor¬ ris Supran, Harry Schwartz, Ben Neus¬ tadt, Abe Weinfeld, Robert N. Suid, Al¬ lan Tarshish, L W. Garek, Fred M. Rosenfield, M. N, Nachman, Dr. R. A. Jaffee, Aaron M. Neustadt, David Eli Neustadt, Isadore Margulis, Jacob B. Wolstein, and Robert L. Mellman.
Felix M. Warburg of New York City
Makes Nation-Wide Radio Plea for
Joint   Distribution   Committee
Fund of $2,500,000.00
Famous Banker-Philanthropist  Urges Sympathetic Support of
1931   Campaign;    Declares   Emphatically   That   Suffering
Eastern European Jews Yearn for Day When Help Will
Not Be Needed; Address Was Delivered Under the
Auspices of New York Yiddish Daily
MANY CENTRAL OHIO JEWS TUNED IN ON NATION-WIDE RADIO BROADCAST LAST SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH
''Hebrew Week" to Be
Celebrated Sunday
Evening
"Hebrew Week" will be celebrated in this city on Sunday evening, April 26th, at 8 o'clock, at the Colum¬ bus Hebrew School, 558 E. Rich Street. Prominent speakers and lecturers will participate in the program. If you desire to enjoy an evening full of inspiration, don't fail to be there. You will not be disappointed.
NEW YORK^Declaring that the dis¬ tressed Jews in Eastern and Central Eu¬ rope are yearning and working for the moment when they would not have to appeal to the generosity of American Jewry for assistance, Mr. Felix M. War¬ burg, Chairman of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, the largest Jewish Welfare Organization engaged in overseas work, yesterday, in a nation¬ wide radio broadcast over WABC during the Jewish Day hour, made a plea for sympathetic support of the $2,500,000 Fund which the Joint Distribution Com¬ mittee is seeking, so that the opportuni¬ ties afforded to the Jews of Eastern and Central Europe to become self-supporting can be continued. The Jews in those countries, he added, are contributing in¬ finitely more out of their difficult savings than those in this country have ever done, to the work of social and economic re- cpnstruction of their people. Mr. War¬ burg spoke on "American Jewry and Its Obligations to Eastern European Jewry." Introduced by Jonah R Wise Rabbi Jonah B. Wise, Chairman of the 1931 FiUnd of the Joint Distribution Com¬ mittee, Introduced Mr. Warburg and briefly reviewed the progress that is be¬ ing made throughout the country in launching local drives for the benefit of the Fund. He announced that the New York campaign which is under the direc¬ tion of Hon. Albert Ottinger, formerly Attorney General of the State of New York, will be launched on May Sth at a meeting at Carnegie HalL with United States Senator William E. Borah as the principal speaker. New York City's quota, he said, is $1,000,000. Mr. Warburg, in his radio talk, said: "With the perfection of the trans-At¬ lantic telephone and the radio, distance has been eliminated, and what formerly seemed far away and beyond the grasp of our imagination is now brought to us by a human voice from across the sea. Nowadays we hear expression of points of view daily, from Prime Ministers, in regard to the, political situation of their countries; from economic experts their opinion regarding the present condition of international finance; we hear what the crises in different parts of the world mean and what can be done to cure dis¬ eases in a certain part of a country far removed from us. We have learned that the whole body of human beings cannot be perfectly healthy and happy as long as an important link is weakened. And it is that feeling for far off suffering human beings, especially those who are tied to us by brotherh6o<l in the same race or religion, which has- caused the generous outpouring of sympathy and money for the humanitarian undcrtiikings of the J. D. C. during the last seventeen years to the extent of more than $80,- 000,000.
Sympathy for the Suffering "There are now, as there have been all along; people who have said that we have troubles enough of onr own and that the time has come to concentrate on our own homes and forget our brethren across the sea. They say, since unemployment has struck our country as it has others and since business has slackened down to such an extent, that they are not interested in wbat happens on the other side. Luckily their nuniber is relatively small. Among the best df us we still find sympathy for the suffering which is entirely different from anything that we have felt on this side of the water. I have seen the chil¬ dren after the War, in countries where famine and starvation left their terribU mark, I passed through Poland and was glad to see that after the horrible ravagef of the War had jMssed, the Jews thert quickly and proudly raised their heads again, sacrificing personal comforts tc rebuild their schoolhouses, their places of worship, etc., out of funds which thcj really saved by tightening their belts and depriving themselves of things which we in this country would consider absolutely essential. With our help they returned to their ruined homes.; they rebuilt them; and they have helped rebuild theJr coun¬ try as good patriots.
Czar's Laws Abolished It was quite a triumph and a joy to read in the papers a few days, ago that those horrible and unjust specific Czar's laws discriminating against the Jews of Poland have been abolished.    The pride
of the Polish Jews will, surely grow through such an encouraging action on the part of the Polish Government and they will do their best to become x:itizens of first quality in appreciation of the op¬ portunities giveii to Ihcm.
"The funds which we are asking ia America in the limited amount of $2,- 500,000, for this year's campaign, will go partly to strengthen the overseas credit organizations so that the Jews may build up the industries and safeguard their position. These efforts are not mat¬ ters of principle or new experiments to be discussed. They are crowning steps of the constructive program which wc have been able, thanks to the generosity of the public, to bring into execution in Poland and its neighboring countries. Technical training, he it for industries or for nurs¬ ing or for social improvement, is neces¬ sary and is being encouraged by us, and no doubt the many orphans whom we help to bring up with' special training for these fields will make a mark for thehn- selves in the countries in which they live."
"There is no overhead to speak of. From the beginning it has been our prin¬ ciple to develop local talent and entrust actual administration to th^ people whom we find in the different countries, and we haye not been deceived nor disappointed. If it were not possible to rely on the people in the different countries, our ef¬ forts would not be worth while. They are splendid' characters-teachable, lov-' able. Their mothers feel for their chil- iCotttinued on page 4)
Committees Announced For
Big Affair At Memorial
Hall In May
Long Awaited Broad Street Car¬ nival and Mardi Gras to Be Staged on Thursday, May 7
Isadore Margulis, chairman of the Broad Street Temple Carnival and Mardi Gras, to be held at Memorial Hall on Thursday, May 7, 1931, announces the following chairmen and committees that will take part in this big event: Chair¬ men of floor committee, Al Jaffe and Louis Schlezinger. The committee is composed of Julius Wasserstrom, Samuel Wasserstrom, Charles Margulie, Dr. R. A. Jaffee; committee for refreshments. Chairman, Mrs. M. Bogatin; committee composed of Mrs. J. VVasserstrom, Mrs. M. Polster, Mrs. M. N. Siegel, Mrs. John Katz, and Mrs. S. Berman. Dance committee, Chairmen, Miss Sara Polster and Miss Gertrude Schlezinger. Com¬ mittee composed of: Josephine Bennig¬ son, Martha Freireich, Bess Freireich, Ethei Zeldin, Annette Katz, Miriam Ber¬ man, Sally Ringer and Edythe Solomon. Chairmen of wheel and prize committee will he Louis Brickner and Harry Kele¬ man. Committee will be composed of Sara Berman, Aaron G. Hassel, Milton Palestrant, Max Bogatin, Sam Wasser¬ strom and Dave Pastor.
Several prominent city officials will volunteer their services in order to make this great event a success. Many other surprises are in store for those who at¬ tend this joyful event.
Admission is only 25c and the entire city fs welcome- Don't forget to reserve May 7th for this auspicious occasion.
Ivreeyoh Society Will Hold
Annual Picnic On
June 7th
The Ivreeyoh Society will hold its first picnic of the season on Sunday, June 7th at Heimendale Grove. Plans for the pic¬ nic will be discussed at a Board meeting which will be held on Monday, April 27th at the Deshler-Wallick Hotel. Mrs. A. Bender haa been chosen as chairman for this event. Tickets are now avail¬ able at only a small sum of 25c, from any meniber of the society. Watch the CHKONICLE for further particulars.
A regular meeting of the Ivreeyoh will take place at the Deshler-Wallick Hotel on Wednesday, May Oth, at 2 p. m. The guest speaker will be Rabbi Jacob Tarshish of the Bryden Road Tem¬ ple. Misa Helen Gotlieb will render sev¬ eral piano selections.
A cordial invitation is extended to all members and their friends.
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