Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1947-12-05

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 ^fHRONICLE
21\V/^ Serving Columbus and Central Ohio Jewish Community \Jf\^
Vol. ffi, No. 47
C0I.,UMBU8, OHIO, FRIDAV, IIECBMBEB 5, 1»4T
Devoted 10 Amencnn and   Jewish   Ideals
Jeiirish State - - A Reality
ASSEMBLY VOTE SETS OFF WAVE OF JUBILATION AMONG JEWS THROUGHT WORLD.' ARABS VIGIOUSLY REVOLT
FLUSHING MEADOWS
(WNS) — The day for which Zionists and Jews generally have been waiting for the past half- century, ever sint" the advent of modern politic,..I Zionism, came at last on Saturday eve¬ ning, November 29, at 5:30, the 16th day ot the Hebrew month of Klslev.
¦At that hour the United Na¬ tions General Assembly, meeting for "its last session of the year, finally gave its approval for tlie establisfiment of a Jewish .state in a part of Palestine for the first time in. 187 years, As the vote was announced, 3.'! to 13, more than the necessary two-thirds, there was no applause; there was a solemn, ten.se silence. By the rules of the Assembly, dem¬ onstrations were forbidden. i
As the meeting neared its end, Jewish rejoicing, in the corridors
of the Assembly as well as all over the worid, gradually be¬ came voc'SlT-aad swelled to a crescendo. In the corridors a rabbi, echoing the -sentiment ot world Jewry, repeated the lie- brew prayer; —
"This Is the <lny the IjonI hath made! tjCt u.s i-ojoicc in It and bfi "glad!"
There were embraces and kls- .ses and tears and excited laugh¬ ter In the Assembly corridors. In Pfflestine itself Jews were up
all night celelirating the arrival of their statehood after they re¬ ceived the news from New York around niidnifjht Palestine time. In New York, the greatest Jew. ish community In the world, 10,- 000 Jews tried unsuccessfully to
Local Men To Attend ZOA
Convention
In conjunction with problems arising from the approval of a Jewish state in Palestine, the Ad¬ ministrative Council of the Zion¬ ist Organization of America is holding a two-day policy confer¬ ence this week-end at the Wal- dort-Aatorla in New York.
Three local Z.O.A. leaders wUI participate In this important con¬ vention. Mr. Harry Schwartz, president of tlw Coiunibus Zion¬ ist District, announced this week that Mr. Allwrt Schiff, member of tho National Committee and council; IWr. Jnck Sher, ,al80 of the Council; and Mr. Maurice Chanis, Columbus delegate of this district, will attend..
B'NAI B'RITH STAG TUEBDAY AT TEMPLE B'nai B'rith Is having a stag affair Tuesday evening at tlie Broad St. Temple, and uttend- ahcc of all members Is urged. There'll bo a regular business meeting and refrosbmonts. B'uni B'rith activities ivlll bo discussed.
TEMPLE SISTERHOOD PLANS CHANinCAH. PARTY TUESDAY EVENING
An outstanding musical pro¬ gram win follow a brief business meeting when the Rose E. Laz¬ arus Sisterhood holds its Chan¬ ukah party next Tuesday eve¬ ning, Dec. 0, in the Vestry Room of the Temple. The program, which is open to-both the women and menfolk ot Temple Israel, will begin promptly at 8 o'clbck.
Among those who will appear on the muslcale are well known singing starsand comedians who were outstanding In the recent B'nal, Brith Women Variety Re¬ vue at Bexley High School, as (Continued on Page .§)
Dr. Abba Hlllel Silver, Zionist Emergency Council; "...a mile¬ stone in the history ot the world ...ending 2,000 years of nation¬ al homelessness tor the Jewish people."
Albert Schiff, member, N a- tional Executive Committee, Z. 0. A.; "As an active Zionist trom my earliest.youth, I have seen and participated in the changing Zionism from a mere subject ot debate to a great colonizing pro¬ ject and then to a political move¬ ment among World Jewry; and have watched with anxiety and pride the rising economic, cul¬ tural and political strength ot the Yishuv. I am, therefore, noi unaware of the problems still ahead. But at this moment J am only Imbued with a deep sense ot watching history In the mak¬ ing of witnessing the transpira¬ tion of a great historic event, which is not only the happy cul¬ mination ot the centuries ot dreaming and tragedy ot the Jewish people, but Is fraught with promise tor the Jews of Palestine, the Jews ot the world, and the entire Middle East. Eyeryone seems to regard it as a good omen tor the future peace of the worid that America and Russia were able to collaborate so sincerely in solving the Pal¬ estine problem. So, it looks like we cannot escape our old des¬ tiny, that doing justice to the Jews is a touchstone of human progress".
Rabbi    .Tci-onio    D.    Folkman.
Bryden Rd. Temple; "The whole household of Israel has cause to be thankful tor the acceptance ... of the partition. While this does not represent a full measure of Justice for the Jewish people, it does Indicate that the nations of the world have some con¬ science ^ith respect to Jewish needs ^nd aspirations. While there may be some period oi dif¬ ficulty at the outset, I do believe that within a shorter time than most' peopi^ expect, peace will reign in Palestine and a true de¬ mocracy will be established there. Because the recent action of the United Nations brings this ancient hope of our people closer to realization, I will offer special prayers ot Thank.sglving at the service at the Bryden Road Tem¬ ple this week."
Dr. Israel Goldstein, national chairman. United Palestine Ap¬ peal (Central fund-raising instru¬ ment for supiiort of robuiUling Palestine); ''In this day of re¬ joicing...a note of caution must be sounded. Between the UN de¬ cision and the reality, there is yet an arduous road tn be tra¬ versed. The process ot establish¬ ing a Jewish State will call for intergovernmental assistance and for the maximum generosity ot American Jews. The National Funds represented in the United Palestine Appeal which have provided the foundations of land and colonization wiil test the capacity of American Jewry, the largest and the most favorably circumstanced Jewry In the world, for sacrificial giving. The po.s'sibilities of large-Jewish Im¬ migration Into Palestine will de¬ pend upon inter-governmental assistance and upon resources to be provided by the Jewish peo¬ ple itself. I am convinced that the Jews ot America will be found ready and eager to do their part."
Mrs. .1. M. Welt, president. Na¬ tional Council ot Jewish Women. ".. .although not a complete and permanent answer to all our problems facing the Jewish peo- peoplc.  It's epoch  making."
Dr. lOnianucI Neumann, t)resi. dent, Z. O. A.; "A great moment in Jewish history; a triumphant vindication ot tile Zionist ideal at the hands of the highest in¬ ternational triljunal, which holds the promise of national freedom and early independence.",,
Mcir Orossmau, president. Uni¬ ted ZionlSt.s.Revlsionists; "Clear¬ ly unjustifiable!.. .with deep sor¬ row we receive the decision to partition Palestine into two states and to reduce .lewish na¬ tional territoi-y from 'M.OOO to 5,500 stiuare miles.''
Ben Gi-oHsi«fin, Columbus Zion¬ ist; "A dream of 2,000 years has been tultilleii l)y the 'decision'. Our people in Palestine realize much more than we do in Amer¬ ica the significance of this great challenge. They know a hard fight is ahead ot them, and that many lives will he lost in achiev¬ ing their goal.. .Now more than ever, let's stand behind the Zionist Organization of America tor the big job ahead!"
Vretl Vcnkin, President, Jew¬ ish Community Council: "For the .third time in the history ot the Jewish people, Palestine is t(( i)ocomc a .fcwish country. The great gifts that our people made to the world when Palestine was an integral part of our lives, will Ix; repeated in moilern his¬ tory on this third return to our historic land. The acknowledge¬ ment l)y the countries of the world that a part of Palestine must he Jewish came about only because of the spirit and moral strength of Jews in all walks of life, of which Columbus Jews played no small part. The largo sums of money that the Jewish citizens ot Columbus raised was a companion effort to the vitaf political work carried on by other Jewish citizens; or by the same Jewish citizens. The priv. ilege of building a country comes but to a few peoples. Columbus Jewry can be proud of its part In this noble experience."
Dr. Phalni Welzmann, Zionist leader; "...a victory for interna¬ tional efiuity and co-operation; it is now "Dur primary task to establish relations ot peace and harmony with our Arab neigh- Ixirs and to contribute what we can to the regeneration of the Middle East and the welfare of mankind."
Mrs. Moe Hlrsch, President, Sr. Hadassah; "We join with the Jews in Palestine in their Jubi¬ lation, and vibrate to the joy ot Europe's thousands who are ready to pour from their dismal camps to the welcoming gates ot the JewLsh State. As Hadassah members, we dedicate to pledge ourselves to our aims and pur- pose.s—to work as never before so that through our healing and nursing projects we can help the young Jewish State to grow healthy and strong."
Rabbi  Leopold  Greenwald,
Beth Jacob Synagogue; "T h e posverful . word of the United Nations has acted as lightning in the night. This is tiie first 'handwriting on the wall,' bring¬ ing hope of peace and Independ¬ ence to the ever-suffering Child¬ ren of Isael. The dawn of an new day heralds the approaching formation of a Jewish nation."
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squeeze into a Lalxir Zionist meeting where Dr. Weizmann was speaking and where scenes ai hysterical rejnicing were be¬ ing enacted. In all parts of the world, Jews, Orthodox as well as others, as they received the electrifying news over the radio that redemption had c<i>mo as last to the martyred people of Israel and that Zion will be restored, muttered traditional prayers tor festive and special occasions of rejoicing.
While .lews rejoiced. Aral")s were angry and threatening. As soon as the vote was anrujunced, leaders of delegation of Arab states arose in the II. N. As¬ sembly to announce that they (Continued  on  Page  8)
— NEWS BRIEFS —
BERLIX (WNS) —Light and hope pierced the drab existence ot the .lews in the bp camps when the news was flashed the establishment ot a Jewish state.
LONDON"-(.ITA)—The Jewish Agency building on Great Rus- .sel St. this week raised the Jewish flag, which was also liown by many homes in the Jewish-populated East End.
BUENOS AJRE8, (JTA)—En¬ thusiastic celebrations continued until the early morning hours as Argentine Jewry' celebrated announcement ot the U. N. de¬ cision.
NEW YORK —The most im¬ portant national meeting ot American Jewish leaders since the decision on a Jewish State will be held when the National Conference of the United Jewish Appeal convenes in Atlantic City next Friday.
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Charity NeWsrfas Day, Satur¬ day, Dec. 13, wilT-agaln find that good old Cplumbus town has many generous people In¬ terested in the welfare of those not .so fortunate.
Among tile Newsies selling charity iiaiici-s will bo Abo Wolman, (M) Virginia Leo Rd.; Leo Yasiienotr, 24S0 Pair Ave.; Sidney L. Kalz, 100 8. Ai-d- niore Rd,; Nale Herskowitx, ;|I4 S. Chesterfield; Charley B. INIargulls, 31.'>8 Broadmoor .•\vi'.; Al Holove, 1038 Berkeley K<l.; Max Gulkind, 47fi S. Bur¬ gess Ave.; and Leonard Kohn, M:!!! Madison Ave.
If there is any chance you win not see tlltwo men on Newsle Da.Vi make your con¬ tribution before the sale. These Newsies will take dona¬ tions any time, and deliver your iiaper later.
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NEW JEWISH STATE iInDS INSPIRATION TO HADASSAH DONOR DINNER SUNDAY
The local Jewish community has Us first opportunity ot celie- bratlng the recent partition of Palestine, at the 19th annual Donor Dinner of the Columbus Chapter of Hadassah in the Nell House Ballroom, ,5;30 tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon.
It alSQ will be a re-dedication that the work of the local Ha¬ dassah Chapter must continue—
stronger than ever, tor noW that we've been given a portion of the Holy Land, Hadassah's needs and responsibilities are greatly increased. The various phases of Hadassah's work which will benefit from tlje Donor Dinner —Hadassah Medical Organiza¬ tion, Youth AUyah, Child Wel¬ fare, Palestine Supplies—will, all be called upon Immediately to
take care of f-he 100,000 Jews who soon will gain legal entry Into Palestine.
Guest speaker for the evening will be Mrs. Martha Sharp, who recently returned from a pro¬ tracted tour of Palestine, Czecho¬ slovakia and France. For the past seven years, Mrs. Sharp con¬ centrated much of her efforts on the child rescue work of Youth
Aliyah, and became Instrumental In creating Children To Pales¬ tine, Inc., a Christten-Jewlsh committee for the rescue of refu¬ gee Jewish children through Ha¬ dassah.
'The evening's program will Include the singing of the "Star Spangled Banner" by the audi¬ ence, accompanied by Mrs. I. E. Sealfon; Invocation by Mrs. Je¬
rome Folkman; Welcome by Mrs. Moe Hlrsch, president; Greetings by Mrs. Sanford A. Tlmen, pro¬ gram chairman; Vocal selections by Dr. Izador I. Cabakoff, accom¬ panied by Mr. EMwln Stalnbrook; Introduction of the guest speak¬ er, by Rev. Francis G. Rlcber; and "Hatlkvah" by the audience. (The 1947 Honor Roll appears on.pages 4-5.)