Ohio Jewish chronicle. (Columbus, Ohio), 1932-10-14

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VOL. XV—No. 93
COLUMBUS, OHIO, OCTOBGR 14, 1932
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By the Way
By David Schwartz
An Old Tiger Fighter
Apropos of the fights both within and without the Democratic party in New Yorlf, to curb the Tammany Tiger, it is interesting lo recall that in 1892, there was a similar effort to down Tammany. And the candidate who was named as anti-Tammany was Lewis Einstein. He was the only Jew who was ever named by one of the major parties for the job of mayor of New York. Einstein was defeated however. It was a bad year in Ecneral for the Republicans, and as you may recall from your history, Cleveland was re-elected..
A son of this same Einstein was until recently minister to Czecho-Slovakia. Lehihan and Mcdalio There is this year no dearth of Jewish candidates. Lehman for Governor of New York on the Democratic ticket; Medalie for United States Senator on the Republican ticket.
It is an interesting fact, too, that the lewish candidates are distinctly Jewish Jews. Lehman's interest in Jewish af¬ fairs is well known. Medalic has not a little in him of the old "yeshiva bachur." He has that subtlety of mind, which one associates with that type. His father ¦ was editor of a well known Hebrew pa¬ per in Russia and Medalie himself knows his Hebrew.
Medalic is running against Senator Wagner. And white Wagncf is not a Jew, his secretary and right hand man IS,.and this secretary can throw a pow¬ erful assortment of the old Hebrew. In tact, Wagner's secretary was at one time, a teacher in a Hebrew school.
A Protestant Runs Too Arthur Brisbane in his column quotes from a telegram received from some man in Texas to this effect: "The Democrats m New York have-nominated a Jew for Governor, and the Republicans have nominated a Catholic for Governor What is the matter with the Protes¬ tants?"
Mr. Brisbane answered the telegram rather well in his column, but I should answer it.this way: "There is a Protes- t.-inf candidate for President of the „ yniled States on both the major parties. And it seems to me the Presidency is not such a bad little job." ,j.
The Case »f Insull When the name of Samuel Insull was magic, one never heard that there was Jewish blood in him, but now that his ^whple.edifice of power financing haj col¬ lapsed like a house of cards, it is ru¬ mored about that one of his parents was Jewish.
Yet we are told that Insull was one of the most anti-Semitic of employers in Chicago, that only one Jew, vvho hap¬ pened also to have been one of the for¬ mer employees of Thomas Edison, as In¬ sull originally was—ever rose'to any prominence in the Insull enterprise. There was a virtual blacklisting of Jews in the organization..
Mr. Insull, it appears, would have (lualified for membership iit that organi¬ zation which I am told exists in Hungary of Jewish anti-Semites. .. Prejudicei While in a sense it is gratifying to sec the various parties, as in New York, Il¬ linois, and other states, presenting Jewish candidates for.office, gratifying in the sense that it perhaps reveals a more tol¬ erant sense in the political scene, it would be much more gratifying if we could sense the removal of the cobwebs of prejudice in other fields:   ,
lewish Girls Get Religion Yes, I am talking again of employ- '  ment.
The writer chanced the other day to
be^ m the company of two Jewish girls.
"What are you when you work," we
asked one, "and what is the name of your
pastor?"
"I am Lutheran. You see my name Kesner goes well for that, and the pastor is the Rev. so and so."
"And you?" I asked, turning to the other.
"I am a Baptist. I come from the South, and my drawl helps for that," re¬ plied the other, "and the name of my pastor is the Rev. so and so."
"Arc you a hardshell Baptist or a softshcll?" r continued.
"Well, if you mean, do I believe whether infant baptism is sufficient, I say no," she replied jocularly.
We Would Swap AH of this may sound jocular, but there is a pathetic kernel to it. Thou¬ sands of Jewish girls in New York to¬ day know Ihe names of the pastors of their neighborhood churches letter than they do those of Ihe rabbis. They have found that it is not enough to lie about their religion in their application for work. The employment agencies ask for the names of the pastors and some of them go further and cross examine the girls on the tenets of their so-called faith, so that Jewish girls are getting to be very, well posted on the religious is¬ sues of the various sects of Christianity. I have no objection to their developing their religious knowledge. I think it is very nice, very broad, and very fine to know who the pastor of the Baptist church is, even if yow are not a Baptist yourself, but I think the condition which leads to Ihe acquisition of this knowledge is frightful.
I would be willing to swap a few Jew¬ ish political candidates for the removal of this condition.
T don't know what we are going to do about it.
Always Complaining Perhaps you have heard about it, but it was new to mc the other day, when I first heard it. That one about the patron of a Second Ave. cafeteria who ¦ called the waiter In tbe midst of his soup ab (Continued on page 2)   '
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Feast of Tabernacles To Be
Celebrated On Saturday,
October 15th
The     Harvest    Character    o£    the
.Festival   Is   Clearly   Shown, by
Various Symbols
On Saturday, October 15th, the Jews will celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkoth). The holiday is one of the most important ones in the Jewish calen¬ dar, and extends from the fifteenth to the twenty-third of October.
The Sukkoth Festival is based upon two fundamental ideas, it is, first of all, the harvest festival, a period celebrated with great joy by the Jews ot long ago in .Palestine, a festival of rejoicing and thanksgiving to God for His bounteous crops. The festival has, likewise, an his¬ torical significance. It commemorates the successful forty-year journey of the Israelites through the wilderness after the exodus from EgyDt, and, is reminis¬ cent of the fact that the Israelites dwelt in booths (Sukkoth) during this entire period.
For this reason the Jews are com¬ manded in the Bjble to dwell in booths during the festival, a custom which is quite popularly observed even today. Where climatic conditions permit, the Jews erect wooden booths roofed over with leaves and palm branches and spend part of their time therein. Where cli- inatic conditions do. not permit, a Suk- kah is erected in the synagogue or on the synagogue grounds. The Feast of Tabernacles is One of the most joyful of all the Jewish festivals and is always observed with great rejoicing and glad¬ ness.
The harvest character of the festival is clearly shown in the symbols which each worshipper brings to the synagogue or which are shown from the pulpit. These symbols are "the fruit of a goodly tree" (Esrog or Citron), "the branches of palm trees" (Lulav), "the boughs of thick-leaved trees" (Myrtle), and "the willows of the brook."
O. S. U. PROFESSOR TO AD-
DRESS OPEN MEETING OF
J. E. A., OCTOBER 18
Ohio Zionist Region Issues A Call For
the Celebration of the Festival
Of Succoth
Colnmbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Dayton, Aliron, and Other Cities Will Hold Special Gatherings; Spcaltcrs' Bureau in Cleve¬ land Will Send Orators to All Parts of the Sttite; Mr. Isaac Carmel Is Now Touring the State
0. S. U- Avukah To Be Ad¬ dressed Sunday By Rabbi Zelizer
Avukah, Student Zionist organization on the Ohio State University campus will meet for the first time this season on Sunday evening, October 16th, at 8 p, m.. at the HiUel Foundation, *)(> E ¦ISth Avenue. Rabbi J^^athan Zelizcr uf the East Broad Street Temple will be the guest speaker.^ He will address the students on a Zionist to^ic "A Conserva¬ tive Jew Looks at Zionism". Nathan Grundstein will give a review of Jew¬ ish Current events. A social hour wiU follow the meeting,
: Officers for the comms year, who i\il! be in charge of activities of Avukah, are as follows: Joseph Klein, President, Rose Schalit, vice-president;. Nathan Grundistein, treasurer; Sam Seff, cor¬ responding secretary; Dprothy Shiff, re¬ cording secretary; Florence D. Luper, social chairman; Helen Anne Nutis, pub¬ licity; Joseph Okes, Alex Goldman, and Lawrence Shapiro, executive members
Arrangements are being completed for a Simchos Torah Party on Sunday, Oct 23rd, with Florence Luper as chairman
Omega Sigma Chi Spbiisors Annual Public Dance , Sunday      1
The annual public daiwe to be spon¬ sored by the Omega Sigma Chi Sorority will be held in the ball room of the Chit¬ tenden Hotel tomorrow evening (Sun¬ day), October l(Jth, from 9 to 12 p. m. Earl Hood and his orchestra, featuring Chester Nelson,, "that dating director," ; will furnish the music and other enter¬ tainment. Admission for the affair is 40c per person,
AH young Jewish people o( Columbus and surrounding cities arc cordially in¬ vited to attend this dance which has be¬ come an annual affair of the sorority, the proceeds of which go to charitable institutions.
The chairmen In charge of the affair are: MolHc Smoler, Syl Beckman, Ger¬ trude Furman, and Rebecca Smoler,
Mr. and Mrs. C. H, Furman, ISST Rrydcn Road, and- Mr. and Mrs, C. Sol¬ omon, 693 Kimball Place, have been in¬ vited, to act as chaperons.
Don't forget the date and place—To- 'uorrow evening (Sunday), at the Chit¬ tenden iHotel—from 9 to 12.
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H. Gordon Hayes
On Tuesday evening, October l8th, in the Social Hall of the East Broad Street Temple, Prof. H. Gordon Hayes, of Ohio State University, will address an open meeting of the Jewish Educational Association en. the subject, "The.Busi- iiess Outlook." Dr, Hayes has been con- inectcd with the faculty of Ohio State since l!)".iO. He is an authority iti the Ifield of economics and has written.on economic questions for various magazines and newspapers. He is author of thi text book, "Our Economic System," which is widely used in American col¬ leges.
Morris Lopper, president of the Jew¬ ish Educational A.ssociation. will preside at the nieeting and introduce the speaker. He announces that this meeting will be open to the public free of charge. An oncn fonim discussion will follow Dr. Hayes' address. Refreshments and en¬ tertainment are. also on the program. Doni't forget the time and place—Tues- dav' evening, October 18th in the social h^U af the East Broad Street Temple, 1^54 E   Broid Street
LOCAL UABBI HAS ESTAB¬ LISHED HIMSELF AS A SCHOLAR PAR EX¬ CELLENCE
EZRAS   NOSHIM   THEATER
PARTY ON OCTOBER
17th AND 18th
Through the courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. A. ipox of the Victor Theatre, the pre¬ sentation of "Madame Uackateer," which recently played one of the down town theatres, will be shown on the evenings of October 17th and 18th, under the au¬ spices of the Ezras Noshim Society. Tickets are selling for the nominal charge of 15c, atnd can be procured from the ticket chairman, Mrs. S. M. Erlen.
Remember to reserve these dates. Buy your tickets now, so that you will be sure to go, and at the same time, ybu will be contributing to a very worthy organization.
L F. L Meeting
The regular meeting of the Ladies* Free Loan Society will belield on^ Wed¬ nesday evening, October lOth, In tlie vestry rooms of the Agudath Achim Con¬ gregation. All menJI)ers are urged to be present. .     '
Rabhi  Leopold Greenwald
A rabbi who has established himself as a scholar par excellence- is Leopold Greenwald, spiritual leader of the Beth Jacob congregation and one of the most beloved public men in this community. The rabbi lives with his vvife and family at, 719. East Fulton Street.
Throughout the world the 25th anni¬ versary of Rabbi Greeiiwald's entrance upon the field of Hebraic scholarship is being celebrated at this time. Despite the fact that only a handful of local n;en and woinen have become acquainted with the score of books and monographs completed 'hy the 5iead of the ^etli Jacob congregation, there are thousands of men and woinen in various countries who read Rabbi Grcenwald's books with great avidity. In literary circles Rabbi Greenwald is reputed an outstanding au¬ thority on Jewish history. His most recent book, **Thc History of the High Priests," has evoked extraordinary at tcDtion and adulation.
In this production ho tells all about the famous men of the Jewish priest- liootl in their relation to the general po¬ litical and religions history of the Jew¬ ish people from the earliest times to the destruction of the second Temple. His truly scientific approach to the niaiiji obscure problems in Jewish history ami his original manner m solving these problems have called forth commenda¬ tion from leading scientists and authors.:
Jn ¦ the near future a group of ad¬ mirers, and friends of Rabbi Greenwald will sponsor a banquet in his honor. Further details about this affair will appear In a forthcoming issue of the Ohio Jewish  Chronicle.
The Zionist Region of the State of Ohio has issued a call to all Zionist groups in the State to .celebrate the fes¬ tival of Succoth and to bring home to the Jewish people the Palestine spirit of this festival. In Cleveland the Zionist Dis¬ trict will celebrate Succoth with a large Zionist get-to-gether at the ballroom of the Cleveland Jewish Center, Cirantwood and East 105 Street, Wednesday evening, October 19. Palestine as seen by recent tourists and visitors will be part of the program in the Succoth Celebration in Chvelaud. There 'will also be an elab- oritc and artistic musical program which Wll include Palestinian songs and He- .rew melodies.
Other cities in the State are arranging similar affairs during the week of Suc- cotli whicli are to be addressed by speak¬ ers Supplied by the Zionist Regional Or¬ ganization through the Speakers Bureau now in the process of being organized.
The Cleveland Zionist District in con¬ nection with the Zionist State Organiza¬ tion is making a great effort for a large membership enrollment which rwas started at the member's meeting last Monday evening, September -fi. at the Jewish Center. '
The impression created by the Zibnist State Convention recently held in. Cleve¬ land at the AUcrtpn Hotel called forth great enthusiasm in Zionist r a n-k s throughout the state. Morris Rothenberg, President of the Zionist Organization of America, in a letter to Mr. Ezra Shapiro, President of the Zionist Region, says : 'Dear Ezra Shapiro:
Upon my return from Cleveland, I want to take the opportunity to say to you liow deeply gratified I am that yoii have taken the chairmanship of the Ohio Region, and the splendid way in which you presided and gave direction to.the Conference. I also iwish to express my appreciation for the personal attention and courtesy paid to me by yourself and all your colleagues.
T think that the Conference was an 'event in Zionist affairs and gave every .indication of. a revival of Zionist interest in -vour section of the country. I am sure that what transpired at Cleveland will be an example to Zionists everywhere and
'1 spur them on to renewed effort. I am confident that you will keep your eye on the situation, and see to it that the Conference is  followed up by real ac¬ tivity without any loss of time.
The financial situation In the office here is most precarious.. We have had no income from dues the entire summer be¬ cau'se of the fact that the Convention tins year took place at the beginning of the summer rather than at the end of it as was the case last year. I am sure I need not tell you that little will be ac¬ complished without funds and the time 1, so precious that wc cannot afford to del ly matters. .
As I See It
By A. M. N.
"I look forward to hearing definite re¬ sults in the near future.
"Whh   kindest   personal   regards   to yourself and all your colleagues, I am Sincerely yours, (Signed) Morris Rothenberg, President."
Mr. Rothenberg in a letter addressed to Mr. Carmel said: Dear Carmel:
"Although I have already done so per¬ sonally, 1 want to take this opportunity to congratulate you formally on the splen¬ did manner in which you organized the Ohio State Conference and on the re¬ sults that, were achieved.
"It was a splendid demonstration of Zionist strength which, I am sure, will lead to very definite results for the Zi¬ onist Organization of America."
Miss Dorothy t'inkelstein, President of the Tri-State Region of Junior Hadassah, in a letter to the Ohio Zionist Region says; Dear Mr. Carmel:
"I wish to congratulate you upon your election to the position of executive sec¬ retary of the now Ohio State Zionist Region. Your efforts in. arranging the fine conference last week-end received high comineildatidn from everyone—and I desire to tell you how much I. enjoyed it.
: "The talks were inspirations—and yet gave, us many practical suggestions for the furtherance of Zionist activities.
"Please rest assured of the cooperation of the Junior Hadassah Regional, as w,f:ll as of myself, in your future activities, A strong Zionist Region will serve as an.elevating influence to us—\n addition to a means of bringing about mutual practical benefit through close coopera¬ tion." -
r Mr, Sigmund Klivans, Secretary of the Akron Zionist District, in a letter to the Region states:
"I wish to express my sincere con¬ gratulations in behalf of the Akron Zion¬ ist District for the splendid program that you so well arranged. I do not remem¬ ber attending any Zionist Convention or Con ferencc where people .-went away from the sessions so inspired for the great and sacred Zionist cause. . ^''iVIy City was represented by about ¦fifty people and they are all enthusiastic about the Zionist State Organization es¬ tablished in , Cleveland, Saturday night and Sunday, September 17 and 18." .
Mr. Carmel in the capacity of Execu¬ tive Director will tour the State tbe whole of next week. He will visit Youngstown, .A-kron, Toledo, Columbus, and Dayton. Throughout the State meetings and con¬ ferences are being arranged for the pur¬ pose of organizing an extensive member¬ ship campaign for the Zionist Organiza¬ tion of America under the direction and leadership of the Ohio State Zionist Regional   Organization. .
First   Meeting   of   Agudath Achim Sisterhood On Wed¬ nesday, October 19th
The iSisterhood of the Agudath Achim wdl hold its fisst meeting of tbe season un Wednesday, October 19th, at '2:15 o clock in tlie banquet hall of the Syna¬ gogue. Mrs. Amon Thall will read the opening prayer. Following the business meeting a reception will he held in honor of Mrs, M. Hirschsprung, wife of the nt'wly elected Rabbi of the congregation. ,\ cordial invitation is extended to all wives of the ^members of tbe Agudath .Achim. .
.A very interesting program has been arranged. Mrs, Morris Stetelman will render several vocal selections accom¬ panied by Mrs. Max Schottenstein; Mi.5s Dorothy Krakoff will recite. Mrs. B. Wolman, chairman of hospitality, and her committee will act as Hostesses. Do not miss, this meeting on Wednesday, Oc¬ tober lilth, at 2:15 p. m.
Local A. Z. A. To Observe
Columbus Day Sunday
Afternoon
MEMORIAL FUND
It has been announced today that the Ross E. Lazarus Sisterhood will have a fund for some purpose in memory oi j Mrs; Meta Marx Lazarus.
The Aleph Zadek Aleph''Giapter No. IfiS, will observe Columbus Day on Stin- day afternoon, October ICth, at 2 p. m., at the Schonthal Community House.
The speakers for the afternoon will include Mr, Louis Gertner, and Mr. Jus¬ tin L. Sillman, and other active members of the B'nai B'rith. Mr. Gertner has chosen for his subiect, "The Man Co¬ lumbus."
Martin Horowitz, Aleph Kohen Godol, chairman of the Columbus Day services of the Alcph Zadek Alcph, will also pre¬ sent his views on the great discovery of America- Short talks on this subject will also be "[piade by Ted Finkelstein. Harry Gdid^ein, Sam Topolosky and Ben pertnei*.
This . meeting is open to the public and a splendid attendance is expected.
Beth Jacob Congregation
Succoth services at the Beth Jacob Congregation, of which Rabhi Leopold Greenwald is the, spiritual leader, will commence at 8:30^^3. m., on Saturday, October 15th. At 10^. m.. Rabbi Green¬ wald will deliver an address on "The Succoth." On Sumlay morning, .October Ifith, services will be held at 8:30 a. m. The Rabbi's sermon at 10 a. m. will be on "The Esrog and Lulov-"
NOTES  PROM  THE  JEWISH INFANTS* HOME OF OHIO
The Board of Directors of.the Infants' Home of Ohio, wish to acknowledge with gratitude the following donations: In memory of Mrs. Mina Plaut Feibel, from Mrs. Clara Stiefel, Mr. and "Mrs. Sam Siegel, Dr. and Mrs. Sylvester J. Good¬ man: in memory of Mrs. Dina Gold¬ smith, from Mrs, Clara Stiefel; in mem¬ ory of Mrs. Fred Lazarps, Jr., from Mr. and Mrs. J, F. Luft, Mias Hinda Basch, Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Weiler, Mr. and Mrs, Jos. Basch, Mrs. Otto Nusbaum, and Mr, and Mrs, Max Rieser.
Important Hadassah Meeting Tuesday at The Neil House
The regular meeting of Hadassah will, take place on Tuesday afternoon, October 18th, at 2 p, m., at the Neil House. Very imiMrtant matters will be 'discussed at this time, and all members are urged to be present. Following the business meet¬ ing, Mrs. B. W. Abramson, chairman of programs, will present Mrs. Louis Nach¬ man, who will give several readings. Cantor Ansel Freedman will entertain the members with a group of songs. He will be accompanied on the piano by his daughter, Toby Freedman.
Current events will be read by Mrs. B. W. Abramson. .
BIG    OPEN    MEETING    OF
ZION LODGE ON OCTOBER
24TH
On Monday evening, October 24th, an open meeting of Zion Lodge No. 62 will take place, to which all members, their wives and lady friends arc cordially invited. There will be special entertainment, a bridge party, and refreshments. The meeting, as usual will take place in the social hall of the East Broad Street Temple.
Nomination of oflftccrs for the coming year will take place at the first meeting in November.
Jacob Ankri, the Tunisian Jew who was accused of (blinding an Arab during the recent diisturbances in Tunisia, waa release^ from prison where he had been held for two months, I am informed by the J. T. A. The release followed rep¬ resentation by the French authority to the Moslem tribunal which heard the charges against Ankri.
Meta M. Lazarus
The passing of Mrs. Meta Marx Laz¬ arus removes from this community a woman of many virtues whose life wa? full of good deeds. Many local institu¬ tions will miss her, even as will nutlti- tiides of Individuals whom she assisted in diverse ways. She was a lovable soul; kind, gentle, and true. In every cause or movement dedicated to the public weal, she did more than her share withou! seeking publicity and commendation. The Ohio Jewish Chronicle takes this means of extending its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and trusts that the Universal Father will usher in for them and for all Israel a more happy and joy¬ ous year.
The Hebrew School I have been asked tp say a few words in this column regarding the Hebrew School of Columbus, and I take up this request with the greatest alacrity. T regret to report that this institution at the present time is in dire straits and unless something is done immediately it«i doors will be closed—a most deplorable situation. If local Jews would realize in air its implications what the Hebrew School has meant to Columbus, what it has contributed to Jewish life in this city, and how it has added to the prestige of Israel throughout the world, tbey wouki not only be ready to make tremendous sacrifices to insure its future; they wouUI also go out and assist the doughty men who have been shouldering the entire re¬ sponsibility up to date.
After all, dear readers, Jewish educa¬ tion is the most important matter in our communal life. To neglect the proper ;Up-bringing of our youth is tantamount to playing the part of 'traitors to our people and our God. The problem of Jewish education concerns all the Amer¬ ican Jews whether they class themselves as , Reform, Orthodox, Conservative nr Secular-Nationalist. This is fundamen¬ tal. Unless the Jews of America pro¬ vide their children with sound Jewish instruction, they cannot survive as a distinct group in this land. They dare not shirk this problem, or treat it lightly. It should be tbe duty of every, man in this" community to do something for the Columbus Hebrew School; for this school has rendered a most extraordinary serv- _ ice to our people. It has helped to raise' a generation of Jews familiar with Jew¬ ish values, Jews who understand their taith. their particular culture, and pos¬ sess an insight into Jewish affairs here and abroad. J cannot but believe that every Jew in our, midst desires to see his people honored and respected. This will never be the case unless we awaken to onr responsibilities and realize that our real interest lies. in the advancement of those, things for which our fathers: suf¬ fered and died throughout the ages. ¦ We dare not neglect the education 91 our youth; to inculcate in our growing boys and girls a love of things Jewish is a duty than which none is more import¬ ant. Let us all rally to the. standard of the Columbus Hebrew School. The doors of the Columbus Hebrew School must remain open. In this crucial hour let us all stand up and be counted. _ The fair   name  of   Columbus   Jewry  is   at
A British Aim
The creation of the Jewish National Homeland in Palestine is a British, aim, the fulfillment of which Britain haa pledged, declared the Marquess of Read¬ ing, in an interview with a representa¬ tive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, upon his arrival in this country on Fri¬ day aboard the S, iS. Aquitania. The eminent Jewish statesman of Great Britain, accompanied by the Marchioness of Reading, has come to this country at the invitation of the English Speakmg Union, He will .address the American Bar Association and will attend the cere¬ monies attendant upon the laying of the corner stone of the new Supreme Court Biiiiding in Washington.
''Great Britain has pledged itself to establish a Jewish National Home in Palestine," Lord Reading said. • "It is its duty and aim,to r,ealtze this,pledge to the Jewish Cf^oijle, I, personally, am convinced that tlie British government, no matter which party comprises it, Con¬ servative, Liberal or Labor, will fulfdl the promises made to the Jfews by the Balfour Declaration,"
The Marquess of Reading visited Pal- e.stine last summer and when asked his impression of the country, spoke with enthusiasm of Jewish achievements there. Palestine, he stated, is the only country which suffered proportionately little because of the world depression. Investments of capital in Palestine by Jews abroad are both solvent and profit¬ able, according to Lord Reading, Asked his view concerning the possible effect upon the peace of Europe and the situa¬ tion of the Jews in Germany a Hitlerite government might have, the former In¬ dian Viceroy apd British Parliament Secretarv was non-committal. "We will deal with these nroblema when they ar¬ rive, why talk about that now?"
Lord Reading's present visit to the United States is the first since 1910 when be resigned as British Ambassador to the United States. He will remain in this countrv for one month. While he stated that his visit is divorced from politics, he will in al! probability confer with a numher of statesmen and may visit the President. The Marquess and the Mar¬ chioness of Readincr were greeted at^'the v.ier bv John W. Davis and Thomas P, Lamont.
Phtllin Magnus I have iust heard that Phillin MaeniM. noted educator and prominent Tewish leader of London^ England, celebrated hi« ninetieth birthdav last week. Sir Phillip has renresented London Univijr- (Continued on page 2)
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