Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1950-03-10

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COIiUMBUS, OHIO,  FRIDAY,  MARCH   10,   1950
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B'nai B'rith Dance Tuesday at Valley Dale
Better get those baby sitters lined up for Tuesday! For that's the night of the big B'nai B'rith paid-up membership dance, the "Spring PUng."
, Planned to be bigger and bet¬ ter than ever before, this year's 4th annual dance Is going to be a fun-tlUed evening that tew Ben B'riths and their partners will forget.
Highlight of the dance will be popular Chuck Selby and his or¬ chestra. Chuck has many special arrangements pl-epared.
A special Invitation Is extend¬ ed  to  all  B'nai  B'rith  women*
and other Columbus Jewish women whose husbands are members of the Lodge to attend. There will be no admission charge and the dance Is open to all paid-up. members ot B'nai B'rith and their partners.
Chairman Gene Hameroff this week announced the program for Tuesday. In addition to Selby's wonderful orchestra, everyone attending the dance will be treat¬ ed to free refreshments, novel entertainment, free door prizes and a rfe;ieral good time. The schedule for the evening:
9 p. m., dance begins, serving
of soft drinks; 9:18, giving away of first door prize . . . every¬ one present at that time Is eligi¬ ble; 10:00, second prize given away; 10:30, band Intermission; ehtertalnhient begins. YOU may have a chance to participate In the entertainment.
11:00, band resumes playing: Kosher hot dogs and soft drinks served; 11:30, third prize given away; 12:00, last prize awarded.
Many other surprises are tn store for you.
A big crowd Is anticipated and the dance committee invites you to be there early.
Mrs. Roosevelt, Sen. Taft to Serve as Honorary UJA Chairmen
business, labor and civic leaders,
WASHINGTON, (JTA) — For¬ mation of a National Christian Committee ot the United Jewish Appeal, with Mrs. FrankUn D. Roosevelt and Senator Robert A. Taft as honorary chairmen, and W. Averell Harriman, Sumner Welles, Jesse Jones and Eric Johnston serving as associate chairmen, was announced this week by Rep. FrankUn D. Roose¬ velt, Jr., national chairman of the Christian Committee.
Among those associated In the worlc of the Christian Committee of the UJA wlUtie'Wliithrop W. Aldrlch, chairman of the Board of the Chase Nationai Bank; Gen. Lucius D. Clay, former Comman¬ der of U.S. Armed Forces in Ger¬ many; Secretary of Agriculture Charles F. Brannan; Secretary of Interior Oscar Chapman; Secre¬
tary of Labor Maurice J. Tobin; and Marshall Field, business leader and newspaper publisher. An Initial committee ot 100, com¬ prising  prominent  government.
has been organized to rally the support ot Americana ot all faiths behind the immigration and rehabilitation programs.
Dr. Eisendrath to Discuss Dynamics of Judaism at Ohio Valley Council Meeting
Dr. Maurice N. Eisendrath, president ot the Union of Amerl can Hebrew Congregations, will be the featured speaker at the UAHC's Ohio Valley Council meeting Sunday, March 19, in Day ton, O., it was announced this week by Leonard J. Stern of Co¬ lumbus, president of the Ohio Valley Council.
The national leader ot Liberal Judaism will address leading representatives ot Reform tem¬ ples and synagogues In Ohio, Indiana and W. Va. on, "Dyna¬ mics of Judaism," a vlbraiit, liv¬ ing Judaism rather than slavish devotion to age-old concepts.
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Banquet at Beth Jacob Will Highlight 25th Anniversary
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Renowned Cantor Konigsberg on Program
The Jewish community of Columbus will honor Rabbl Leopold Greenwald, dean of local orthodox rabbis, at a banquet tomorrow (Sunday) evening, in the social hall ot the Beth Jacob synagogue. The affair will start at 0 pm., and will mark the 25th anniversary ot Rabbl Greenwald's spiritual leadership at Beth Jacob.
Rabb,l Greenwald Is generally respected, ad¬ mired and loved by,hundreds for his ability, de¬ votion, his real Jewishness, loyalty, wisdom and leadership In many worth-while cau.ses. '
In recognition of his many years toward ail that Is constructive in Jewish life, an out¬ standing program has been prepared for tomor¬ row's celebration, at whJch Mr, Jack Schlff, well- known Jewish leader, will serve as toastmaster.
One of th« highlights of the program will be the presence of Cantor Jacob Konigsberg of New York City. The cantor will render several popu. lar Jewish selections. His appearance in Colum¬ bus, after a most successful concert tour with the world-renowned Meyer Machtenberg Ch.jir, will indeed be a special treat for those who attend the testimonial dinner.
brew Congregations, which is spon^ring a series of regional meetings, is the central body of , Reform Judaism, representing ''' and serving more than 400 con¬ gregations in over 325 communi¬ ties throughout the U. S. and Canada.
New Recreation Center Purpose of T. 1. Mardi Gras
Fun, food and frolic are pro¬ mised by the Tifereth Israel Men's Club at their big Mardi Gras In the Broad St. Temple social hall, from 3 p. m. to mid¬ night, March 19.
Proposing to raise money for the new children's recreation center at the Temple, the T. I. Men's Club and other affiliated organizations at the Temple are sponsoring the gala event for one night only and have made It open to the public.
, The evening pronllses to be a very successful occasion, says Aaron Zacks, 2409 Brentwood Rd., who Is general chairman for the Mardi Gras. According to Mr. Zacks, a "deemer supper"— 10c per Item—will be served. In¬ cluding hot foods, sandwiches, and drinks. Games, refreshipents ahd bazaar booths will be the main features of the Mardi Gras. Children will be entertained with movies and games through¬ out the evening, in special rooms.
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Women's Qroap mho will tM the T. L Mcb'« Clnb la the gala Haxdi Oras Inarch }•, are, left to right: lAn. flam Palne, Mr*. HUtOB I/eemim, Mn. Harry Oeta and Mr*. A>ran Zocka, wife of the Beneral chalrnan. Proceeds of the^Hardl Oras are to (O toward a new recreation center for children.
Co-chairmen ot the Mardi Gras are Harold Topy, 104 Chester¬ field Rd., and Al Belm, 585 Brookslde Dr. Acting as secre¬ tary Is Morris Swedlow, 162 S. Remington Rd. Cooperating wlth^ the Men's Club are the Sister¬ hood, Mrs. Harry Getz, 399 S. Gould Rd., president; and the Women's Group, represented by Mrs. Milton Leeman, 43 S. Rem¬ ington, and Mrs. Charles Solo¬ mon, 2699 Fair Ave.
Other committee chairmen are: Planning, Harold Topy and Al Beim; Advertising, Moe Sacks, 794 Vernon Rd., and Dave Bloom, 775 E. Broad St.; Fin¬ ances, Bernie Feitlinger, 2403 Bryden Rd., Harry Post, 2761 Dale Ave., and Sam Slaum, 685 IJlmball Place; Tickets, Martin Polster, 65 N. Ardmore, Abe Levlnson, 50 S. Chesterfield Rd , Milton Leeman, 43 S. Remington Rd., and Sid Zaron, 2629 E Broad St.; Games, Lou Levin 994 Geers Ave., I. M. Harris, 981 Montrose Ave., and Milton Ber man, 328 S. Broadleigh.
According to general chair man Zacks, the benefits derived from the Mardi Gras will go to ward the welfare and recreation of nearly 600 children. It will mean new furnishings, such as lighting fixtures, drapes, loung ing chairs; new play facilities such as pool and . ping pong tables, shuffle boards, card and chess tables, checlcer and chess boards; and new decorations in the form of new asphalt tile (loqrlng and brightly painted wails.
A full time activities director, not as yet employed, will be on hand when the recreation center is open to guide the play and take care of the children, Zacks added. ,
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Cantor Konigsberg has been acclaimed on numerous occas¬ ions as one of the foremost ar¬ tists on the American Jewish scene.
Louis Levin will extend the welcome and Introduce the toast- master, Mr. Schlff. Among those who will be heard will be Rabbis S. W. Rubenstein, Jerome Folk- man and Nathan Zellzer. Greet¬ ings will be extended by Abe Wolman, Leonard Stem, Ray Nateman,   Barney    I  .iger. Dr.
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Marvin Fox, Ben Neustadt, Jul¬ ius Baker and Oscar L. Fleckner.
The main address will be de¬ livered by Rabbi Wolf Letter of Pittsburgh, one of the great scholars of our time and the only living rabbl ot the 10 who par¬ ticipated at Rabbi Green\yald's installation ceremonies here 25 years ago.
The evening's festlvltlea will conclude with the singing of "Hatlkvah" and "America."
'NEW AMERICANS" ENTERTAINED BY COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN
Children of thes New American fatnilies recently arrived from Europe were guests at a Purim party given by the. Council of Jewish Women last Sunday at Schonthal Center.
Mra. Stanley Schwartz, a meip- ber of the committee on Service to Foreign Born, In charge of hospitality, was In charge of all arrangements, assisted by the following Council members: Mes- didones   B.   J.   Gordon,   Albert
Goorey, Harry Cowan, Abe Yeti- kln, Jacob Clayman, Robert Blashek and A. R. Schwartz.
Mrs. A. R. Schwartz led the children in games and dances, in vvhlch both the children and their parents Joined enthusiasti¬ cally. Refreshments appropriate for the Purim holiday and distri¬ bution of gifts completed a moist successful' party, according to all those present
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