Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1932-07-08

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VOL. XV—No. So.
COLUMBUS, OHIO. JULY 8, 1932
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By the Way
By David Schwartz
Columbus A. Z. A. Is Recog¬ nized As an Active Organization
The Zionist Meeting
As this is being written, the Zionists are gathering for their convention—or ratlier, to be more accurate, they will be gathering in Philadelpliia in a few days. The present gossip is—that Rothenberg will be tbe next head of the Zionist Or¬ ganization. That Szold wants to retire —and that Lipsky docs not want the job. Prophesying what a convention will do is of course dangerous. Conventions are laws unto themselves. But whatever the outcome of the convention—2!ioiiism will go marching on. I say tbis despite cer¬ tain statements to the effect that Zionisin is in its twih'ght, etc.
The Cause This talk about Zioni.-im and the twi¬ light—well, all I can say is tbat the del¬ icatessen dealers have a word for it. I do not_ discount,tbe fact that the Zionist Organization has lost in membership dur¬ ing the past year. I think the actual drop was from 10,500 to about 9,000. Nor do I discount the fact that the American Palestine Campaign shows a drop. But all of these things are to be expected with business conditions what they are. As far aa Iknow the oiily Organization wliich bas not lost membership during the past year is the Association for the Re¬ peal of the 18th Amendment.
Money from Immigrants Indeed from one aspect, more imohcy has gone to Palestine this year than ever before. That is, if you consider tlio money economically invested—not by way of philanthropy. Thus, I un'derstand there were something like 560 capitalist immi¬ grants from America to Palestine during the last eight months—and to get a capi¬ talist visa, the head of the family or the family as a whole must have a minimum of around $4,000. I understand that these immigrants took with them to Palestine no less than $1,600,000. Besides this, the number of Jewish tourists who went to Palestine shows a great increase. There were more than 700 tourists in the same period—that is, American Jewish tourists, who registered with the Palestine Bureau of the Zionist Organization. And these tourists brought .money to Palestine. Some who went there as tourists, re¬ mained. One who went started a dress factory, employing 25 hands. /So that when you add it—all in all— if the contributions from one side are . smaller.Jin the pthccside, they are larger. And when you build a country, the dol¬ lar which comes in through the ordinary economic routes, is just as good as.that donated. In fact, I am inclined to believe that is alittle bit better. Any earned dol¬ lar, is, I should say, just about twice as good as a given dollar. ,
Zionism and Grape-Fruit Of course, money is needed and a great deal of it—to colonize more and more im¬ migrants. It seems to me that as to this, the depression hasbeen not without good. In the past Zionist strategy has been to seek the "higher brackets" for contribu¬ tions. The gfeat jnasses'have been ig¬ nored. How is money gotten for Pales¬ tine in New York? What generally hap¬ pens is that the workers round up in the .principal sections of the city, those.who are believed :to have more money than is good for them. They are invited to n dinner, where some notable Jew shakes their hands. Then they are fed grape¬ fruit and fish—and asked to contribute^
But the hotel dining rooms are small. And you can't feed all the people grape¬ fruit and fish. Yet I dare say, there are hundreds of thousands of people in New York who would make a contribution even without grapefruit. Maybe, they wouldn't contribute as- much as, the grapefruit eater—but a lot of little gifts make a large gift.
The depression has, I believe, tended to open the eyes of, Zionists to the pos. sibilities of the lower brackets. If you want an illustration of this, I point to one section" of New York, which perhaps stands alone, throughout the country— that of Richmond Hill. It raised more money for Palestine this year than last. And the reason as the chairman of the campaign in that section—Sol Cohen will tell you-r-is that they went out after the small gifts which hitherto had been de¬ spised.
Zionism and Stomach Trouble I hope the Zionists will consider ways of stimulating the tourist movement to Palestine. I know it is easier to advise that—than to formulate plans by which it can actually be done.
The tourist business has enormous pos¬ sibilities.. And Palestine has the possi¬ bilities to appeal to everjy type of tourist —the one seeking scenic and historical values or the one seeking climatic or health values. '
The springs at Tiberias are said to be as good as the best spas in Europe. A friend of mine swears by the Tiberias springs for stomach trouble. If wc could even get all the Jews of America who have stomach trouble to vacation at Ti¬ berias—wc could get an enormous rev¬ enue for Palestine. (In fact, I think I'll have to go there myself 1) We could get better stomachs—and build np Pales¬ tine at the same tiAie.
Bigger and Better Throata And for throat troubles, it is equally good. If all the bad cantors would go to Palestine fop a little while—if all the rabbis whose voices are not as good as they might me, would go there for a little gargling with the water of Tiberias —well, it ouffht to prove beneficial to their congregations and Palestine.
But seriously, consider how important this tourist business is. I was reading .1 story the other day in the New York Times to the effect that the recreation industry ranks second in the New Eng¬ land states. Think of that—for a region famed for its manufacturing industries. And Palestine has every advantage cli- (Continwed on page 3)
The Columbus A. Z. A. has proved to be iinusitally active in fraternal, social, and athletic affairs. Seventeen members of the local A. Z. A. last week attended a special meeting and regional tourna¬ ment in Dayton, They were accompanied by two advisors.
This is the fourth tour the Columbus boys have made to other eastern points since reorganizing the chapter in Colum¬ bus. When reaching Dayton, the chap¬ ters held a short meeting in the afternoon and a dance was held in the evening at the Paramount Plaw. The purpose of these meetings and programs is to bring about a fraternal feeling between the chapters. Dayton proved to be a splen- did host in every respect.
The members of the Columbus chapter who attended the affair were: Morris Garek, Sam Schlansky, Harold Topy, Isidore Rinkov, Mitchel Rosen, Morris Maggccd, Morris Goldberg, George Gold¬ berg, Norman Cohen, Arnold, Topy, Si¬ mon Cobcii, Ben'Gertner, Phil Lakin, and advisors, Mr. and Mrs. M, Dworkin, and Mr. Si Cohcu.
Aleph Godel, Irving Gertner will leave Wednesday morning to represent the Co^ lumbus Chapter as a delegate to the Win¬ nipeg, Canada, convention, where over one hundred and fifty delegates from all over the U.- S. and Canada will be pres ent. Mr. Gertner will stay there two weeks and then hopes to carry back with him honors from the Supreme Advisory Board for the splendid showing of activ¬ ities by the Columbus Chapter of A. Z. A. '•¦¦¦,¦. ¦      ¦
Economic Discrimination Is
Serious As|)ect of Jewish
Situation In Germany
Present Cabinet Has Created Situa¬ tion Where Hitler's Words Are as Important   as   Government's
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Be Sure You Are There
The committee in charge of the annual B'nai B'rith picnic,, which takes place Sunday at Oak Park, has left no stone unturned to make this affair one of the high lights of this year's activities.
Among the events scheduled for the picnic are dancing, sports of all kinds, and contests of all descriptions. Frank V. Bayer has charge of the dancing; Louis A. Gertner is in charge of the adult games; Samuel Gurevitz and Abe A. Wolman are in charge of the children's gatnes and stunts.
According to President Robert L. Mellman many special features are being planned. Every B'nai B'rith member together with his family,is most urgently requested to turn out for this affair.
Remember the time and place, Oak Park, Sunday, July IGth. Come and spend a pleas¬ ant day with your relatives and friends of Zion Lodge. The ofEcers expect you there. Don't disappoint them. /
Junior  Hadassah  Executive
Boards to Meet Here on
July 10th
A number of visitors from out of the city will be in Cohmibus Sunday, to at¬ tend the Executive Board meetings of the Central Tri-State Regionals of Senior and Junior Il!idas3ah, at the Deshler- Wallick Hotel.
The meeting will begin with a joint luncheon, at which Mrs. W. A. Hersch, Senior Regional president, will preside. Mrs. Elma Ehrlich Levinger, honorary Junior Advisor, will be presented to the; joint assembly.- Mrs. 'Agnes Bryant' Dickinson, secretary to Attorney General Bettman, will speak on the fundamentals of Parliamentary Procedure. Problems of mutual interest to Seniors and Juniors will be discussed, and the date of the 1933 Conference selected.
Following the joint meeting, separate sessions., will be held, at which Regional Chairmen will present tbetr reports, and plans formulated for the beginning of iicxt year's activities. Mrs. Hersch will be in the chair at the Senior meeting, and Miss Dorothy Finkelstein at the Junior meeting.
As I See It
By A. M. N.
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BIG   MIZKACHI   PICNIC OLENTANGY PABK
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The present cabinet in Germany has created a situation whereby the inciting agitatipri of Hitler and his press are al¬ most as important as the declarations of reassurance issued by the government, states a leading editorial in the "Runds¬ chau," organ of the general Zionists in Germany, (vhich has jUst reached this .country.
More important even than the attacks upon the Jews and the demonstrative anti-Jewish attitude of Adolph Hitler, .the Nationalist Socialist leader, is the economic discrimination which is begin¬ ning to he felt, the paper, says.
The Jews of Germany cannot accept reassurance with confidence since the words are uttered in an atmosphere so poisoned it must occasion great concern, says the editorial.
The new Cabinet has twice alreadj through the month of the Reith Min¬ ister of Interior, Freiherr von Gayl— once in an interview and a second tihic in a long speech—issued statements in tended to calm public opinion, says the "Rundschau." Tn his first statement Mr Gayl stated that the new cabinet would not be-as sensitive and discriminating as the nrevious governments and would therefore forgivingly overlook "small clashes." Only serious attacks, especially against the head of the state, would be prosecuted with all the weight of the law, it was indicated. The government is to concern itself with the maintenance of peace and order and with the protection of the rights of each citizen.
In a long speech held before the Reiclis Council, the, paper continues, "Freiherr von Gayl said among other things: 'As.to the generar cultural life of our nation, especially in the radio and movie fields, it seems to me of impor¬ tance tq emphasize and cultivate tbe Ger¬ man spirit and to eradicate all non-Ger¬ man, alien influences, which for some time have aritagonizcd a great part of the German nation.' . "This statement, as well as the. first declaration of the iwlicies of the new Cabinet, show a remarkable mixture of intentions , and assertions which can hardly evoke an impression of unison. On the one hand, a repeated emphasis that the government's actions will be guided by the constitution, and on the other hand an astonishing repetition of a phrageologv which emanates from the Nationalist Socialist publications.
"There can be no doubt that the gov¬ ernment lias the greatest interest and desire to put an end to the uneasiness which prevails in wide circles because of the uncertainty over the coming po¬ litical developments. It is, however, tpiestionable whether the statements of the Cabinet will be able to achieve-theii goal in this respect. The situation in Germany, unfortunately, is" such that statements of the 'Voelkischer Bcobach¬ tcr' and the behavior of Mr. Hitler are regarded as being as nearly important as official declarations by the government.
"Wben the 'Voelkischer Beobachter* triumphantly states that the coming es¬ tablishment of the 'third Reich,' causes many Jews to flee from Germany and to seek shelter in Spain (which so far is not the case) and that this flight of the Jews would assume greater propor¬ tions in the coming months; when Hitler refuses to testify on the witness stand with the explanation Jhat he does not re¬ ply to qnestions by a Jewish lawyer, such words have so strange an affect, that even tbe word of the Reich Minister of In¬ terior are overshadowed by them.
The Mizrachi organization picnic will be. held at Olentangy Park, ori Sunday. July 10th; There will be games iot adults and children; and many prizes will be given .away.
A cordial invitation is extended to all Cohimbus Jewry to attend the Mizrachi picnic. The Mizrachi is a branch of the World Zionist Organization
Comt out early with your family and friends, and spend the day I
Speaks to Congregation Friday and Saturday
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The following memorial contributions were received: Mrs. Julius Marks in memory of Nate Cohen of Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Basch in memory of Mrs. Ethel Zeckhauser j. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goldsmith and Mr. Jtnd Mrs'. Ajex Levin in memory of Herman Isaye.
The officers and Board as well as the children take this meains of thanking the above contributors. A cordial invitation to visit the home is extended to every¬ one.'
Hadassah I n {a n t Welfare Party on July 19th
Hadassah Infant Welfare Chairmen, Mrs. Harry Gilbert, and Mrs. A; Yen¬ kin, are sponsoring a card party on Tues- dav. July lf)th, at the home of Mrs. H. Gilbert, 419 S. Columbia Avenue, for the benefit of Infant Welfare Fund.of the Columbus Chapter.
The Infant Welfare work introduced by Hadassah nine years,, ago has brought a complete change in infant and child care. The success'of the work is strik¬ ingly illustrated by the statistics of infant mortality. In 1925 the death rate was 121.3 per 1000,births, and by 1930 it had been reduced to ^9.9 per 1000. ,
The Jewish maternity death rate has been decreased and according to the 1930 report it is 2.17 per 1000 maternity cases. Tbis makes Jewish Palestine rank lower I than Denmark of 2.2 the lowest in the world,
Infant welfare work was initiated in the old city of Jerusalem in 1922, as a clinic for mothers and ^children, and it now embraces the \york in 32 health cen¬ ters in Palestine.
Make your reservations early with either Mrs. Gilbert, EV. 5131, ..or, Mra. Yenken, FA. 2972. !
Convocation of Latvian Kehi- loth Conference An\ nulled
RIGA,—The convocation, of the con¬ ference of , Latvian Kehiloth, scheduled for the llth of Septehiber, was suddenly annulled today by the Minister of Inter¬ ior, although he bad previously given his approval to tbe calling of this confer¬ ence.
The Minister declared ¦ that, the Ke- liiloth are not recognized as official in¬ stitutions and therefore canuot^ hold con¬ ventions.
Large Crowd Heard Glantz
Last   Nigfht   at   the
Agudath Achim
Will Offieiate Again This Morning and
Wiir Appear Sunday Night in a
Grand Concert
Last night at the Agudath Achim Syna¬ gogue, Cantor Leib Glantz held a large and enthusiastic au-
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QUEST of the Agudath AchJm congregELtton, Babbl Fineborg of Norfolk, Va., will apeotc In Columbus this week,
Friday evening he will dlsciUB ¦'What ol the Future?" eaturday morning, "Tho Teachlnga ot Moses." and Sunday, "Paleattne As I Saw It."
A graduate of tbe Hebrew Theological colletje of Chicago and the Unlveralty of Ohtcago, Babbl Fineberg spealui both In VlddlBh and BiiBllah. He served the Orthodox congregation In Evanavllle for four years, taking a leave ot absence to study In the Holy Land and to observe the progreas of tho Jewish settlement there.
Hitler's  Threats  Mean  No More Than Politician's Promises \
LOS ANGELES.—"If *four old men imbued with the spirit of hate had, not signed the Versailles Treaty after tbe" war, there would be no Hitlerism in Germany today," stated Max -E. Soscha, president of the National Bank of Com¬ merce of this city, a German born American citizen, and one who has made a deep study of Germany's financial and social conditions. Mr. Soscha spoke at a meeting of Los Angeles Lodge B'nai B'rith, devoted to a symposium on Hit¬ lerism in Germany. Other speakers were Sigmund Moss, an official of the Univer¬ sal Studios, who has recently returned from a trip to Germany, where he has been received by President von Hinden¬ burg and was consulted by several of Germany's cabinet officers.
Mr. Soscha, a non-Jew, spoke on the reasons of Hitlerism, claiming that il was really a protest against the Ver¬ sailles act, but tbat Bruening took the wind out of .Hitler's sails when he him¬ self proposed, and today definitely stated that there.was ho more money in Ger¬ many to pay reparations. .He stated that Hitler's threats against the Jews, like politicians' promises in this country prior to election, would evaporate after elec¬ tion.
Penitentiary Services
Last Sunday morning at the Ohio Penitentiary, Attorney Frank V. Bayer conducted the services in the Jewish Chapel, speaking on "Independence Day." Allen Tarshish also spoke, giving a few recitations which were well received. One of the guests was Dr. Arthur Zipser.
NOTES  FROM THE JEWISH INFANTS' HOME OF OHIO
The children of the Infants' Home of Ohio were again entertained last week by the following: Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Jaffee tendered a party in honor of their grandparents; Mrs. Joseph Basch, Mrs. Robert Weiler, and Mrs. Harry Kohn took the children out on a picnic, and presented them with toys. Sand toya were received by the children from little Allan Isaac Wolf.      ,   '      .
Regular Meeting
The regular meeting of the Women's Pioneers of Palestine will be held Wed¬ nesday evening, July 13th, in the vestry rooms of the Agudath Achim. Impor¬ tant business will be discussed, and all members are urged to attend.
The Columbus Jewish community is asked to reserve the date of August 21st for the picnic to be given by the Women Pioneers of Palestine. The picnic will be held at Olentangy Park,
dieiice enthralled with his magnificent iiiiging and great Titistic interpretation (»r those fiery pas- s iges which have hLcn the main staff of support to the iLwish people ¦ in their long sufferings 111 the diaspora and thanks to which to tliis day have in¬ stilled in the Jew an uiibhiken belief tint even as he has out- Ined Hamm so will he outlive Hitler and cnnipaiiy, for convinced he is that "He that watcheth over Israel neither slum- bereth nor is asleep."
Cantor Glantz possesses one of the finest lyric tenors'to be found anywhere today, and last night he impressed his bearers with the extraordinary suppleness and beauty of his unusual voice. He also proved himself a past master of vocal nuance. His delivery of the "Kriil Ado- npi" remains 3 masterpiece of style and phrasing with all that those words im ply. One remains cf|ually impressed with bis innate musicality, his alert rhythmic sense, his interpretative perceptions aud his great coloratura pyrotechnics.
It is needless to urge those who have heard Cantor Glantz last night (Friday) and this morning to hear him tomorrow (Sunday) night at the same place again where be will conduct evening services to be followed by a grand concert. They will be there. It J3 only those who have not yet heard Cantor Glantz that are ad¬ vised not to miss, the opportunity of hearing one of the truly great singers of the present age. Young and handsome, he will sing straight into your heart, in¬ stilling a feeling of exultation that you have probably never experienced before. We are certain that if the majority of people were fully aware what sort of a singer Cantor Glantz is the Agudath Achim Synagogue would not be large enough to accommodate all that would clamor admission because here is a musi' ca! phenomenon which excites the imagr nation and the best tonic for forgetting the depression.
In addition, the proceeds of this un¬ dertaking wilt go for our finest and most deserving local institution, tbe Hebrew School of Columbus, which is making a supreme effort to raise funds to continue its existence. We are all morally bound to help the Hebrew School, why not do it joyfully and entertainingly?
]\fake it a point to come to the Agudath Achim Synagoffue tomorrow (Sunday) at eight-thirty in the evening, you will benefit by it—and so will the Hebrew SiChaol of Columbus.
A disinterested or stupid constituency is fatal to the intellectual development of a rabbi. On the other hand, an alert and keenly understanding membership is the finest stimulus to his development. Thi.'i thought was expressed to me today by one of my dear friends and I heartily agree with him.
  *   ¦ I am glad to hear that Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War in the cabinet of President Woodrow Wilson, bas writr ten Gov. Ely of Massachusetts expressing approval of the appointment of Prof. Fe¬ lix Frankfurter lo the Supreme Court of Massachusetts.
"I venture to express the opinion," Mr. Baker wrote, "tbat there are no more in¬ telligent or patriotic citizens anywhere to be found than this fine, young scholar to whom America has been in a sense an opportunity and an inspiration."
Judge Robert P. Patterson of New York and Judge Geo. W. Anderson of Massachusetts, both United States Judges, have written to the State House express¬ ing   approval   of    Prof.    Frankfurter's
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I understand that Rabbi Israel C^old- - stein of Congregation B'nai Yeshurun of New York sailed last week 011 the S. _S. Europa oti his way to Palestine. While abroad, Rabbi Goldstein' will also visit Russia and Germany in order to famili¬ arize himself witli contemporary Jewish conditions in those lands. Rabbi Gold¬ stein is president of the Jewish Concilia- ¦ tion Court of. America and chairman of the Social Justice Committee of the Rab¬ binical Assembly of America. *, •*   Jewish newspaper editors are still pay¬ ing tribute to the (memory of Herbert Bentwich who died two weeks ago in Je¬ rusalem at the age of 76, Bentwich was a remarkable man and a devout, conse¬ crated Jew who not only knew his people in their many and various aspects, but was also active in furthering their inter¬ ests. Born in London in' 185G, Bentwich was a successful attorney and communal worker. He was one of the chief pro¬ moters of the Chovevi Zion association in England, and assisted iii affiliating it with the Zionist movement under Dr. Theo; Herzl. He attended the Zionist Congress in 1898. in Basle and served as a member of the Presidential council. Mr. Bentwich severed his connection with the English Zionist Federation when this group diverged in its aims from the ideals of the World Zionist organization. He will be missed by thousands of friends and admirers as well as. by his hosts of relatives. "May the memory of the righteous be foi" a blessing/'
*    ¦...¦-'¦¦.¦ Edward Schpen, Nevvark banker, for¬ mer Judge, and member of the Newark Board of Education, died suddenly last week after a brief illness. Mr. Schoen was one of the outstanding Jews of the State of New Jersey, being prominently and actively identified with all civic and philanthropic affairs. His demise evoked grief in many circles.
Rabbi Solomon Foster, 'a Hfe long friend of Mr. Schoen, officiated at, the private funeral services. In his eulogy he referred to Mr. Schoen as a tower of strength to all Newark,
The tenth anniversary of the death of Walter Rathenau, German Minister of Foreign affairs, was commemorated on June 34th by the government with special services. Memorial exercises were held in the Reichstag with the'participation of official representatives of Chancellor von Papen. and the cabinet. A memorial procession to the grave of Rathenau was organized and carried out by the Reichs- bamier.
Students of contemporary history will recall Walter liathcnau as one of the great world figures in the early days of the 20th century. He.achieved out¬ standing successes in many fields of en¬ deavor and contributed mightily toward tbe welfare not only of his native land but also of the entire world. '      "   •   .*   #
It is interesting to note that a. great concourse of people turned out to view the second automobile show held at the King David Hotel, Jerusalem. Represen¬ tatives of tbe government and consular corps and leaders of the business and professional life oi' Jerusalem were ambng those who viewed the 1932 Vaux- haul, Buick, Chevrolet, and Opel cars which were on display in the main hall of the hotel. L, C. Daum, assistant sales manager for the General Motors Com¬ pany in the Near East, declared that the show succeeded all 'expectations and waa a success in every respect. «   «   *.
Congratulations and best wishes are hereby extended to Rollin G. Osterweis who has been awarded the Nevils Gold Medal given annually by Georgetown University to the student in the fpreign service school whose, work has been most proficient. The presentation , was made (Continued on page 2)
HAVE YOU DONE YOUR DUTY TOWARDS THE 1932 UNITED FUND OF COLUMBUS?
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