Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1932-11-25

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VOLUME XV—No. loo
COLUMBUS, OHIO, NOVEMBER 25, 1932
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By the Way
By David Schwartz
Pretty soon you will be saying: Some of my best friends are consuls or min¬ isters to Albania.
Bernard G. Richards is being talked o£ for minister to Albania, and Abraham Goldberg is being' boomed for Consul to Jerusalem.
But if they go abroad, the Roumanians and those other people will have to stop having Jewish pogroms, for there will be no one in America to make protest meet¬ ings., And .what's the use of having a pogrom, if you don't have protest meetmgs.
, The job of being Minister to Albania IS a very hard one. Only last year, it IS said, three Americans accidently strayed there, mistaking it for Albany, New York.
¦ Once however, you get used to their daily revolutions, there is nothing like the job of minister to Albania. You can sit just back quietly and write the great American novel.        ¦
And when a revolution breaks out, all you need to do is hang out the American Hag or ydur talith kata}i—thc Albanians are not particular. and don't know the diftcrence—and everything is fine. Or you can whistle the Star Spangled Ban¬ ner or Hatikvah, ajid the. Albanians stand at attention.   ,
What^ Jew, especially if he has been at Zionist meetings—doesn't know what to do when a revolution breaks out? If worse comes to worse, you just take up a collection for the Jewish National Fund, and all the revolutionists disperse;
^But why only Albania and Jerusalem? What's the matter with Pmsk?
The Democrats .>;tand for a lower tariff. A Jewish consul at Pinsk could help remove the tariff on yashiva bachurim which Pinsk produces in such great quantities. They could take our cotton and sell us yeshlvah bachurim or Haman. taschen.
Sbme of the best kneidlach in the world too are made in Pinsk. Wc could sell them near beer in exchange.
And what's the matter with Lithuania? Doesn't anyone want to me imiiister to Lithuania? Are there no Li'tyacks yet]among us?
Some people think Litvack is just a cuss word. But it isn't altogether that. They are people too. In fact, I am a Litvack.  ¦
Several years ago Henry Hurwitz of the Menorah tried to form an Associa¬ tion of Litvacks, on the style of Tygel's Polish Federation. In ¦ fact, the plan went so far that a hall was hired, and delegates elected.
But they made the mistake of having the convention near a delicatessen store. The Litvacks passing the store, saw the herring in the show window—and never got to the, convention.
Some time ago, a Washington corre¬ spondent of one of the New York papers reported that Herman , Bernstein, the present minister to Albania had shown King Zog his frigidaire, and the King had become' very enthusiastic and ordered one for himself.
;, But that is only half the battle. What is in the^ frigidaire is just as Important as the frigidaire. Richards perhaps will show 2og the gefiltc fish and since as scientists tell us, a man is what he eats, King Zog, first thing yon know will he wearing "pay-ess" (cute little Chassidic curls).
An economic revolution rnight result, If we could get "pay-ess" in style, we could all save half bf our barber bill and pay the saved money to the govern¬ ment to build more battleships.
And with Abe Goldberg as Consul to Jerusalem, the first thing you know, the High Commissioner of Palestine will he reading Goldberg's articles in the Hadoar and get first hand information about Palestine.
After listening to Goldberg's speeches, I shouldn't be surprised one day to see Goldberg returning bringing the High Commissioner for a speaking tour for the Keren Hayesod.
And speaking of Albania again, there arc of course those who say that though Albania is in fact, behind the scenes, as it were, ruled by Mussolini, that is no reason why anyone should try to muscle- in-it, since it is at present Bernstein's preserve.
And what will the Albania king "zcg" if another Jew comes there?
But I am very much in favor of this business of making Jewish consuls. If we had more Jewish consnls, it wouldn't be so easy to suppress pogrom news. A friend of mine told me that he saw a Jew plainly kicked in Hungary, and it wasn't reported in the press..
Of course, the goy claimed that it was accidental, that he fell on a banana peel and he slipped, and accidentally hit a Jew who was passing. But who can be¬ lieve that a guy would just slip on a banana peel tike that.   It wa& "rishus."
And how it will help the publicity tnen (Continued on page 2)
Robert L. Mellman to Be In¬ stalled As President of Zif^nist District
Big Affair nt Excelsior Club, on Nov.
29th, Will Also Honor Cantor
Anshel Freedman and
His Family
The Zionist District of Columbus, now under the leadership of ncwly-clccted of¬ ficers, will start its activities with a Farewell Dinner in honor of Cantor An- she! Freedman and his family and Mr. and Mrs. M. Cohen, who are soon leav¬ ing for Palestine for the purpose of establishing there their permanent resi¬ dence. , This affair will be held at the Excelsior , Club on Tuesday, November 29tli, at 0 p. m. sharp. All members and their wives are invited to attend this festival without charge. A regular ko¬ sher supper will_ be served.
At that affair the following nfiwly- elected officers wilt be installed: Robert L. Mellman, President; Rabbi Nathan Zelizer,. Vice-President; Jos. Solove, Treasurer, and B, Levitin, ¦ Secretary. Tlie following were appointed to the Executive Board of the Zionist District: Dr. B. W. Abramson, Leon Berman, Max Dworkin. G. Kanter, Dr. L, J. Levinger, t Nutis, Rabbi S. Rivlin, A. Robins, Albert Schiff, Jos. L. Schwartz, A., SefF, R. J. Stone, Allan Tarshish, A. M. Neustadt, Dr. I. Werne, and G. Zisenwine. The board will meet together with the oflicers every other Thursday at 8 p. m. at the Hebrew School of Columbus. At the first board meeting held recently the following chairmen of committees were appointed: Publicity, Rabbi Nathan Zelizcr and A. M. Neu¬ stadt; Membership, Robert L. Mellman; Program, Roy J. Stone; Social, Max Dworkin.
These men have accepted the difficult but worthwhile task of building up a strong Zionist District iii Columbus and now each Jew has a chance to express definitely his willingness to help in the upbuilding and the preservation of Eretz Israel. For six dollars a year one is both a member and is entitled to receive the official magazine, The Ncw_ Palestine. published by the Zionist OrRanization of America ; but one can join the Organiza¬ tion for three dollars a year, as a sus¬ taining member. It is sincerely hoped by the olTicers and the board that every Jewish man who is still moved by the love of Zion will cooperate in , the strengthening of the Zionist, District of this city.
Zionism, the organized expression of Jewish energy to build up Palestine, is one of the fevir..factors still left, that guides every Jew in his search for the meaning and the value of his age-old religion. Zionism has attracted many Jews who othervvise would have gone astray and would have been lost to Israel. Besides the influence of Zionism in the Diaspora, the Zionist organization of America is energetically engaged in continuing the upbuilding of Palestine, and maintaining tho.<ie institutions that have been built already. The work can¬ not stop. • It must go on. The world has entrusted this country to the Jew to Imild it up. , The Jew must accept this challenge even as it has been accepted by the blessed leaders and founders of the Zionist movment. Their dreams of build¬ ing a national homeland must not be shattered; and their hopes of developing this country. must not be frustrated. Every Jew should feel under obligation to help Palestine, no matter where he lives, what he believes, 6r what he docs in other channels, of: charity. Zionism is not_ a charitable organization. Zionist dues is not "zdoko"; it is a "chov,". a debt which every Jew must repay. And all that Zionist District of Columbus is asking is three dollars a year, if one cannot afford more. Three dollars, a ycarl Less than one penny a day t Pal¬ estine for less than one penny a day! Who will refuse?
Announces Theme of Rabbi
WoM's Address Before
Zion Lodge
Robert L. Mellman, president of Zion Lodge, No, 62, B'nai B'rith, announces that Rabbi Samuel Wohl of the Isaac M, Wise Temple, Cincinnati, will speak at the East Broad Street Temple, Mon¬ day evening,'November 28th, on "Three Jewries'—Russian, German, Palestinian." This will be an open meeting of the B'nai B'rith.   All are vvelcome.
Next Meeting of Young Zionist Club Nov. 27th
The next meeting of the Young Zion¬ ist club will take place on Sunday, Nov. 27th at the East Broad Street Temple, at 3 o'clock _ promptly. Don't forget the date. This is to be a very important meeting and a very interesting and noted speaker is being brought from Cincinnati to talk to this organization.
This meeting will be in the form of a joint meeting with other Young Judaea, and Bud Hadassah groups in this city. All members of these groups are urged to be present, and make the best showing for your particular chib.
Remember the date, Sunday afternoon, November 87th, at three o'clock sharp. An interesting afternoon is in store for all those who will attend. All friends, relatives and parents of the above men¬ tioned groups are urged to be present. '
Young Polices League
The second meeting of the season of the Young- Folks' League of Temple Israel will be held on Monday evening, December 5th, at 8 o'clock at the Temple.
"The Evolution of Humor" will be the subject of the talks and oiien discussion for the evening. Save this date now and se^ next week's CiiuoNicui; for further details of this interesting program. ,
A. Z. A. MEMBER NAMED ON CITY ALL-HIGH TEAM
A. Z, A. now adds to its cultural and social achievements in the community recognition from an athletic standpoint. Sol Maggicd, 721 S. Seventeenth Street, nicmhcr of A. Z. A. and tackle on the championship East High football team, lias hccti named to a tackle past on the city All-High team.
'Miiggicd has participated in every game played by East this year, and is regarded as one of the bulwarks of the Hast line, playing a smashing, aggressive game.
Bernard Solomon, lOCO Oakwood Ave¬ nue, another A, Z, A. member, was given Iioiiorablc mention on the All-High. Playing fullback for South High, he. is one of the smallest men in the city league at that position. Solomon is noted chiefly for his heady performance on de¬ fense, but packs also a consistent of¬ fensive punch.
The Activities of Colum¬ bus Section^ C. J. W.
By MRS. HERBERT LEVY
The Columbus Section, National Coun¬ cil of Jewish Women, has many and varied activities. The most part of its work is charitable and social welfare. In the work for the blind, Mrs. Samuel Edelman, 2630 Fair Avenue, as chair¬ man of Braille, has organized braille classes for several years. A new class has been arranged this year, and is being taught by Mrs. Edelman and Mrs. Simon Jacobs. Three books, "Dwarf's Blood", "The Young Mrs. Meigs", and "The Doctor's 'Defense", written in Braille, are now in the making by members of _the Council, and will be ready in the spring. The blind committee, with Mrs. Samuel Shinbach, 2350 Brentwood, as chairman, holds blind sales at various Council meet¬ ings during the year, Members of this committee, will- jn the future help stud¬ ents of, the blind school in their studies by reading and in instructive convers* tion. The work for the deaf is being conducted by Mrs. I. A. Levison, IG13 Franklin Avenue. Sunday School classes are conducted each week for Jewish chil¬ dren who are deaf.
Mrs. Simon Lazarus, 172 S. Columbia Avenue, is chairman of Twig No. 21, of the Children's Hospital. This twig is conducted by Mrs. Lazarus with the aid oS members of the Council. All stock¬ ings and sunsuits used by the hospital are given by this twig. The twig will be in charge of the Thrift Shop, thfe last week of March, and the first week of April, the proceeds of which go to the Children's Hospital. Section 23-of the Needlework Guild is under the supervision of Mrs. Edwin Kraus, 1821 Franklin Avenue. There are ten members on this commit¬ tee, and each member is responsible for 110 garments. Of the 11,000 garments collected in the city, this committee de¬ livered IIOO.    ¦
Eighteen women comprise the commit¬ tee for Red Cross sewing. All the ma¬ terial is sent from headquarters and made into'garments by the members of this committee in their homes. Much prog¬ ress has already been made. The Preven¬ torium committee has Mrs. Louis Mark, 2498 Sherwood Road, as its chairman. This committee is responsible for alt jellies used at Nightingale Cottage. One group in the Council maintains the entire second floor , while another group funishes pictures, games and many other means of entertainment. Groups of Jewish girls have given parties for these children on such times as, Hallowe'en, Christmas, Easter, etc.      _
Ten teams were organized this year for the Community Fund drive within the council. Mrs. Lester Allman, 218ft' East Broad Street, is major of these teams, and reports have been most satis¬ factory.
The Jewish Women Gift and Memorial Scholarship Fund has been very pro¬ gressive, and is under the chairmanship of Mrs. E. J. Schanfarber, 1835 Oak Street. Loans for the purpose of further¬ ing the education of Jewish students have been made to the following: (1) a blind student, a senior in Academic work; (2) a girl, a Junior in Home Economics; (3) a boy. a freshman in Academic work; (4) two boj's, outstanding in scholarship, in the senior law school; (5) a girl doing work in the .School of Pharmacy at Ohio State University; (0) a hoy who^has fin¬ ished three years preparatory work for the College of Dentistry; (7) a boy. a senior student in Veterinary Medicine; (8) a girl, graduated from the Univer¬ sity, doing graduate work in the field of gineticB.
The Americanization and Immigrant Aid work is conducted by Mrs. E. J. Gordon, 662 East Town Street, and Mrs. Harry. Goldberg, 196 S. Cassingham Rd. The work of Mrs. Gordon consists mostly of case work, Her committee helps Jew¬ ish families with their many dilBcultics; finding positions, sending medical aid, settling domestic problems, etc. This comntittcc stresses education leading to citizenship. Mrs. Goldberg is chairman of Americanization and her work prin¬ cipally is the education of Jewish for¬ eign-born. Two classes are condncted twice a week, one in the Livingston avenue school, and one at the Schonthal home. Besides these classes there are three visiting teachers. These teachers are paid and this money is sending them through college. These three teachers visit Jewish homes daily and instruct those unable to get out of the home. The principal work of this committee is help¬ ing these people to achieve their citizen¬ ship.
The social service committee is under the chairmanship of Mrs. B. S. Goldman, 2545 Sherwood avenue.. The Jewish prisoners at the penitentiary are fre¬ quently given treats in the form of (Cotttimted on page 2)
WELFARE   WORKER   ASSISTS
IN ARRANGEMENTS FOR
CHANNUKAH AFFAIR
Rose Sugarman
The Patron List for the Channukah ball sponsored by the Council of Jewish Women on Tuesday evening, December <ith, at tlie Winding Hollow City Club, 142 Parsons Avenue, is composed of the following: Mr. and Mrs. Louis Coyne, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Cohen. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cahen, Mr. and Mrs. Ed¬ ward Davis, Mr. Mark Feinknopf, Mr. and Mrs. Leo H. Fleischer, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Franc, Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Ginsburg, Dr. and Mrs., Morris Gold- iierg, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gundersheimcr. Mr. and Mrs. Max Gumble,
Mrs. Julia Glick, Mr. Edward Good¬ man, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Goodman, Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Gordon. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gilbert. Mr. and Mrs. Al H. Har¬ mon, Dr. and Mrs. Louis M. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. .Arthur J. Isaac. Mr', and Mrs. Raymond Isaac, Mr. and Mrs. Rus¬ sell Joseph, Mr. and Mrs. Simon JacoI>s-
Mr. aiid Mrs. Alfred Kobacker, Mr. aiid Mrs. Edwin Kraus, Mr. Millard M. Kominz, Mr, and Mrs. Harry Lurie, Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Levy. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Locwcnstcin, Mr.' Fred Laz¬ arus, Mr. and 'Mrs. Simon Lazarus, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lazarus, Mr. Samuel Luchs. Mr, Leo, Marks, Mr. and Mrs. Sariiuel Meisher, Mr! and Mrs. Jack Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Madison. . _Mr. I. Nutis, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Newman, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mellman, Dr. and Mrs. Louis Mark. Mn and Mrs. Carl Phan's, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Resler, Mr. and Mrs. Max Rieser, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Sculler, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Schiff, Mr. and Mrs,. Albert Schiff, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schiff, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Steinhauser.
Mr. Al Schatenstcin, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shore, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J, Schanfarber, Mr. and Mrs; Sam. Sum¬ mer, Dr. Al Steinfeld, Mr. Milton Simr- mons. Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Siegel, Mr. and Mrs. Sig Weisskerz, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Weinfeld, Mrs. Isaac Wolf, Mr, and Mrs. Harry Zeiger, and Mr. and Mrs._ Leo Yassenoff.
Miss Rose Sugarman is a member of the executive committee, and is active' in making the arrangements for this affair.
If there are additional patrons, they will be announced in the next issue of the CiiRONici.K.
Hillel   Players   To   Present
Three One Act Plays Nov.
30 At University Chapel
The three one-act plays, "Eyes," by Maxine Bloch, "Pokey," by Philip Moeller, and "Riders to.the Sea," by J. N. Synge, which the Hillel Players will present Wednesday evening, November au, at University chaiiel, are under the coaching of former Hillel Players who nave liad considerable experience in act¬ ing ami stage directing. 1 ¦ ¦
Lois EUman who will direct "Pokey," a story of Pocahontas and John Smith, is president of the Hillel Players' club. She has had several leads in former Hil¬ lel plays and two years ago wrote the prize Hillel play, "Lilith." Miss EUman is a senior at the University and hails from Cleveland, Ohio.
"Eyes" the Jewish drama, will be dirccltd by jack Effrat who has success¬ ful years of acting experience behind him. He is a former Hillel player and also was a member of the Strollers, a dramatic society at the University. Mr. Eiirat was with the Hartman stock com- pany last sununer, receiving invaluable experience in acting. He is a graduate student at the University and his home town is Brooklyn, N. Y.
Emory. Norris w^ill direct the last one- act play "Riders to the Sea," a story in which the sea takes its toll of a poor Irish family in a fishing hamlet in Ire¬ land. Mr. Norris is also a former Hillel player, having several leads. He was also a member of the Strollers and was with the Hartman stock company last summer. Mr. Norris is a University graduate and lives in Grove City.
These three one-act plays promise an evening of delightful entertainment. A majority of the members in the casts have all had acting experience in either former Hillel plays or elsewhere. Pa¬ tron tickets may be secured for only five dollars which shall apply as a season pass for the other plays which the Hillel Players will present in 1932-1933. Gen¬ eral admission tickets will sell.for thirty- five cents and may be purchased at the boxoOricc in University Hall.
250 People Heard Mrs. Hal-
perin At the Southern Hotel
Sunday Evening
Annual   Affair   Sponsored   by   Local Hadassah Group Wns Most Suc¬ cessful in Every Respect
The oflicers as well as the members of the Cohmibus Chapter of Hadassah, VVonien's Zionist Organization, are re¬ ceiving congr.itulations on the successful outcome of the annual donor dinner 'sponsored by this progressive, forward- looking group, Sunday evening, Novem¬ ber 20th, ill the ballroom of the South' cm Hotel. The alTair was most success¬ ful in every respect and was'atVcnded by all groups in the local Jewish commur nity. Everyone present, entered into the spirit of the occasion ami derived a great deal of moral stimulation from the ad¬ dresses delivered.
Mrs. Marcus H. Burnstine delivered the opening prayer. The opening re¬ marks were made by the chairman of the arrangements committee, Mrs. Anion H. Thall, who then introduced the chair¬ man of the evening,'Mrs. Elma Ehrlich Levinger. "Warm greetings were then delivered !)y the present head of the local Hadassah organization, Mrs. Herman Licverman. On behalf of Mayor Henry M. Worley, who was unable to attend, his capable and gracious secretary, Mr. Robert Beatty, presented hearty greet¬ ings from the city administration ex pressing the fond hope that the Ha^ dassali would grdw from strength to strength, continuatlj/ exemplifying the fine principles to which it is dedicated,
Mrs. W. A. Hersch spoke briefly on behalf of the Tri-State Regional Group of Senior Hadassah of which she is the president. Miss Dorothy Finkelstein, president of the Tri-Statc Regional Group of Juilior ; Hadassah,, followed Mrs. Hersch with a' few appropriate re¬ marks concerning the work of the Juniors during the past year and theii ol.ins for the future. The local Junior Hadassah president, Miss Hilda Mendel, extended greetings on behalf of this group; Miss Jeanette Goldsmith extended p-rcetings on behalf of the Hadassah Buds.
.The chief speaker of the evening, Mrs. Samuel W. Halperin, talked in general about the underlying principles of the Zionist m'ovement, emphasizing the part that has been played by Hadassah.. She dwelt at length upon her experiences while visiting in the Holy I-and, and ex tolled the achievements oJ the doughty men and women who are lending their best" effort'! towards the consummation of Jewish National hopes and aspira¬ tions. Mrs. Halperin held the large audience spell-hound, not only by her fluency of speech and her eloquence, but especially by the tone of sincerity which she manifested. Mrs, Halperin was in¬ troduced by Mrs. Levinger as one of the great pillars of the Hadassah organiza tion in America. ¦
The musical program- consisted of vocal selections by Miss Reva Zuravsky and Cantor Ansel Freedman, who were accompanied on the piano by Miss Toby Freedman. Following the address of Mrs. Halperin, the audience joined to¬ gether in the singing qf Hatikvah, the Tewish National Anthem and the Star Spangled Banner, The officers of Hadas¬ sah take this means of thanking all those who cooperated towards putting this af¬ fair over in such a big. way. They de¬ sire especially to thank the young ladies who acted as ushers during the evening: Ruth ShifFman> Bess Beckman, Bess Finkelstein, Florence Finkelstein, Eliza¬ beth Rappenport, Lina Snider,
The Donor Dinner Committed headed by Mrs. Aihori Thall, chairman, consisted of the following: Mrs. Sam Goldman, Mrs. Robert Suid, Mrs. B. W. Abram¬ son, Mrs. Wi A. Hersch, Mrs. Morris Goldberg, Mrs, Albert Schiff, Mrs. J. K, Bornstein, ifrs. J. Friedman.
Rabbi Zelizer to Address A.
Z. A. Chapter Sunday at
Schonthal Center
Rabbi Nathan I. Zclizer, Broad Street Temple, will be principal speaker at the monthly open meeting of Aleph Zadik Aleph, junior order of R'nai Z'rith, to be held Sunday, November 27th, at the Schonthal Center. He will discuss "The Influence of Hitler on the German Jew."
Morris Garek is to he chairman of th' prograin, the keynote topic of which is "German Jewrv." The meeting will start at 2:30 p, m. '
Opening invocation will be given hy Martin Horowitz, Aleph Kohen Godol. Brief talks hearing nii the main subject will lie delivered by Martin Romanoff, Morris Goldberg, Isadore Greenstein, Martin Horowitz, and Erwin Barken,
The A. Z. A, Glee Club has arranged a musical program, f(;aturing a trio com¬ posed of Irving. M. Gertner, Martin Ro- mannff. and Harry Goldstein. I, W. Garek will be guest B'nai B'rith speaker.
A cordial invitation is extended to members of all Jewish organizations in the city and to the general public.
L. F, L. SOCIETY
The Ladies' Free Loan Society has taken over the Victor Theatre for the evenings of December 5th and fith, at which time the picture, "No Greater Lover," will be screened.
Mrs. H. Cohen, 831 Montrose Avenue, chairman of the tickets committee, re¬ ports that the sale of tickets is very favorable. If you have not as yet pur¬ chased your tickets, get in touch with Mrs.. Cohen. You will spend a very en joyaiblc evening, and at the same time contributing to a worthy cause. Remem¬ ber the dates-^Saturday and Sunday eve¬ nings. December 5th and 6th, at the Vic¬ tor Theatre. "'
As I See It
By A. M. N.
At a recent meeting of the advisory board of the B'nai B'rith Hillel Founda¬ tion of. Ohio State University, a group of individual.-! discussed the question, "Is The Hillel Foundation Movement Jus¬ tifying Its Existence?" I listened to this discussion with the greatest attention and interest, for I have been a nicmhcr of the Hillel Board in this city ever since its inception. Prior to that time, I looked forward to the establishment of Hillel at Ohio State with keen anticipation. It was my earnest conviction that such a movement was absolutely imperative in l>ractically every great institution of learning in America, especially at Ohio State where upwards of 800 Jewish stu¬ dents go annually to complete their edu¬ cation and to prepare for their careers.
In founding the Hillel Movement, the late Benjamin Frankel, whom I knew well, was seeking to give Jewish students in American universities an opportunity not only to get better acquainted with the history, the literature, and the traditions of Israel, but also to prepare for future leadership among their own people in this land. This indeed was a most sub¬ lime ambition. I believe firmly and con¬ scientiously that it is being gradually realized in every university where Hillel has a Foundation. Although I have vis¬ ited various Foundations, I am especially well informed regarding the past achieve¬ ments and future plans of the Ohio State Foundation headed by Rahbi Lee J. Lev¬ inger, Considering what Hillel'-as done in this community, I am really surprised at the apathy and lack of interest by local Jewish folk in its activities.  There 1
is no question in my mind but that splen¬ did constructive work is. being done here day in and day out. .The young men aild young women of our faith lyho visit Hillel regularly arc given opportunities to participate in a great diversity of ac¬ tivities. They are offered not only reli¬ gious and cultural programs, but also social programs of a most wholesome na¬ ture. Personally, I have come in contact with young men and women at Ohio State who learned practically everything they know about Jews and Judaism thru the ministrations of the, local Founda¬ tion. On the other hand, those boys and girls who came to Ohio State with a fair knbwledge of these things have been given an opportunity _ to acquire more knowledge and more inspiration. It is indeed a joy and a pleasure to attend meetings of the cultural and religious groups at the Foundation. One can see and.bear.things there which will astoqnd him. That the B'nai. B'ri'thhasyseen fit to take such work under its wiiigs and thereby contribute to the advancement y^ of our ancestral faith in this country and the. elevation of the prestige of our people, gladdens my heart.
Of course, when the movement as a whole was at first launched my expecta¬ tions were perhaps too great. I had an idea at that time that every. Jew and Jewess on every campus where Hillel was. functioning would turn, out and avail himself of the privileges and op¬ portunities being offered. I now see that my expectation^ were too sanguine. ¦ Not every boy and girl at Ohio State in¬ tends to become aii authority on Jewish affairs, or to become a rabbi in Israel. After all. such an eventuality is not de¬ sired by any thinking people. ¦! person¬ ally will be gratified if I am convinced that at least ten young men and women will be turned out annually who, will prove real assets to the house of .Israel and become leaders in their various com¬ munities. ^ \        ¦
Anyone who expresses the opinion that Hillel is not justifying its existence is thereby proving that he is _ unfamiliar with its multifarious activities and its past achievements. I,advise my readers to acquaint themselves with the work that goes on daily at 96 East 18th Ave¬ nue, under the direction of Dr. Lee J. Levinger. A visit to the Foundation wdl prove a revelation.
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Rabbi Samuel Wohl To Ad¬ dress Big Meeting Here On November 28th
zion Lodge No. €2, to Cooperate With
AH Zionist Groups In Arranging
Meeting at Broad St. Temple
"European Jewry Today" will be the subject of Rabbi Samuel Wohl Monday evening, November 28th, in the social hall of the F^st Broad Street Temple. Dr. Wohl is rabbi of the Isaac M. Wise Temple, Cincinnati. Together with his colleague, Dr. Jdmes G. Heller, he pre¬ sides over one of the outstanding Reform Congregations of America. Neverthe¬ less, he is considered by competeiit' au¬ thorities, one of the ablest workers in the field of Zionism 'ir' Palestinian re¬ habilitation. Rabhi \vohl recently re¬ turned from a tour of Europe and Pal¬ estine where he studied the condition of Jews and Judais'm. His observations as outlined in various lectures he has de¬ livered since his return have created much comment. It will be to every Chronicle reader's advantage to attend this meeting and hear Dr. Wohl.
According to Robert L. Mellman, President of Zion Lodge No. 62, B'nai B'rith, all local Zionist groups are co¬ operating with B'nai B'rith leaders in sponsoring and making arrangements for the Rabbi Wohl meeting, which will he open to the public. The committee on arrangements is composed of represen¬ tatives of Zion Lodge, The Columbus Zionist District,. the Columbus Chapter nf Senior Hat|.isfiah. the Columbus Chapter of Junior Hadassah, the Hadas¬ sah Buds, as well as the various Young Judea groups. A ; splendid musical and enteriaiiiment program will be presented and a great tupiout is expected.
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