Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1954-04-09

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JWRONICLE
HlWy^ Serving Columbus and Central Ohio Jewish Community ^A\K
vou 8i8, No. 16
CX>LVIMB«8, OHIO, FRIDAY, APRIL 9. 1954
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CANTOR SHELKAN IN APPEAAAMGEHERE^
B'nai B'rith is sponsoring the appearance of Cantor Gregor Shelkan in a brilliant program of concert artistry Tuesday- at Agudas Achim Synagogue.
Admission will be free to paid- up members of the local lodge, and their wives.
Cantor Shelkan, who appeared on "Thte Is Your Life" Feb. 17, has .been deluged with offers *rom many ports of tho U. S. to appear befora elvic orffanlzations, fraternal i^roups and rellsrious societies.
When Cantor Shelkan returned by air from Hollywood In time for Sabbath eve services at Temple Mlshkrnn Tefllo. in Dorchester, Mass., a large' crowd was waiting, to greet him at the airfield. Word had somehow leaked out that he was due to return Friday afternoon with his family.
So many worshipper? attended services at the temple that evening, that police had to be called out to preaerve order.
Cantor Shelkan arrived in the U.S.A., with hla bride, former sec¬ retory o?v tho staff of General Lucius Clay, military governor of Germany, In 194B.
A atory tn Vattoty resulted in his appearance with Edward G. . RoWnsoB-<»i5i-"We, the People."-B- iboast-to-coast radio show in which Shelkan sang the moving ''Kpl Nidre," chant of repentance. A Short time afterwards, he waa en¬ gaged as Cantor In Temple MIsh kan Tefila, one of the nation'l largest Jewish houses of worship.
Pictured above, left to right: Norma Reich, Jerome Gros!<? Norma Robins, Maynard Kaplan, Irene Braverman, Thelma Nutis and Stuart Newpoff, in a scene from rehearsal ol the Gallery I'iayers' production of "Years Ago."
Norma Robins Has Feature Role in Gallery Players' Final Production
LOCAL TEEN-AGERS HOST TO VISITORS
Columbus Teen-Agcrs will enter¬ tain visitors from the Cleveland centers this Sunday, at the Jewish Center. Jr,
This visit Instituted a new type of programming for Teen-Agers visiting different cities on invita¬ tion by youth of the host com¬ munity. Cblumbus Teen-Agers hope to take trips to a number of places next fall. '
'Columbus has planned an enter¬ taining program for Its visitors Sunday. The prograni will start with a "dutch treat" dinner at a restaurant. That will be followed by a basketball game between the Cleveland group and an all-star Co¬ lumbus team, a splash party and sock dance in the gym.
DESSERT - LUNCHEON FOR HADASSAH
Tuesday, Apr. 20, Isythe date for Senior Hadassah's dessert-luncheon at tho Jewish Center, 12:30 p. m.
Opening prayer will be delivered by Mrs. Fred Yenkin. Main busl¬ neaa of the day is' election of off I- . cera.
Mra. Ben Sussman and Mra. San¬ ford Llpwm, program chairmen, announce that Mra. J. B. Pentz will review tbe book, "Angel Who Pawned Her Harp," a phlloaophlcal atoiy, humoroualy told and written by Cbwiea Terrot
Strictly kosher for Paaaover do- llcoclea, aerved In accordance with- tradition, will be aerved by Mea- daipes Loul* Adelman, Ben Yenkin, Slid Loula Ziaklnd, Itra. Sol Wiytn and Mrs. Josejph Ifoaa are hoapi- tollty ehoinnen.
MR. IRWIN J V
At Special Lecture .
Spencer D. Irwin, associate edi¬ tor anfl foreign affaira columnist of the Cleveland Plain. Dealer, will apeak at a special lecture Wednes¬ day, S p. m., at the B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation. He will apeak on ¦'The Challenge of Israel."
Irwln, who frequently goea over¬ seas on journalistic assignments, haa recently returned from Eng¬ land, France, Uoly, Qreecc, Tur¬ key, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Israel. In the Near Extern coun¬ tries, he Investigated the tensions behind the long-delayed Arab- Israeli ' peace and wrote a series of analytical articles for his paper.
Author of a <IV<$i^y column. Be¬ hind the Foreign 'News, and edi¬ torial writer of international af¬ fairs and American foreign policy, Irwln haa received recognition at home and abroad for his contribu¬ tions to the world understtindlng.
France haa conferred the Legion of Honor on Irwin. He waa made a chevalier of that order In De¬ cember, 1963, for his promotl6n of Franco - Amertcan f r I e n'd a h I p through his talks and writing.
A newapaper man alnce leaving college, Irwin joined the Plain Dealet* «taif In 1828. In 1934 he woa mod^ IW oaaociate editor. For aev¬ eral aeAisiitera be' taught political aclenoe at Clevelairid College of Western Reserve Unlveralty.
"The Actress" goes on stage to¬ night when the curtain at the I Center rises at 8:30 on Ruth Gor- abri'B unforgettable comedy, '"YaiS; Ago." A second performance wlli be givi'h tomorrow evening.
This delightful story of Boston In the early lOOO'a Is a fitting close to what'has been a most memora¬ ble seoson for the JiJwish Center's Gallery Players.
Lovely, blonde Norma Robins, a newcomer from professional thea- tn vvill give her first performance in this community as "The Ac¬ tress."
Ill leading roles with her as Mama and Papa are Irene Braver¬ man and Maynard Kaplan. Their characterizaUona will bring many good laughs and moments of warmth.
Thelma Nutia and Norma F^'ich will delight everyone with their teen-age antics as Ruth's girl friends. Fred, Ruth's boy friend, played hy Jerome Gross, will evoke much sjinpathy for the neglect he receives when he tries to compete with the theatre for Ruth's af¬ fections.
Marilyn Samelson returns to the Center stage to apply her talent for comedy in her portrayal of the physical Culture enthusiost. Along with Stuart Newpoff, who is her sidekick, they promise many good laughs. Andy Mayer acts as a bearer of <eontlDDe4 bb Psae B>
HERR LEVY APPOINTS UJF VICE-CHAIRMEN
Hertiert S. Levy, chairman of the Special Gifts Commit¬ tee of the United Jewish Fund, this weelt announced the .names of the vice chair¬ men for the Special Gifts Di¬ vision.
Those accepting these positions are: Robert Aronson, Mark Fein¬ knopf, Harry Getz, Dr. Ivan Gil¬ bert, Frank Kauffman,- Al Lewin, Ben Lurle, Mor. • Mattlin, Dr. L. L. Praver. Dr. M. B. Rusoff. Sam¬ uel Schlonsky, Gilbert Siegel, Allan Tarshish, Abe Wolman, Ben Yen¬ kin, Dr. Maurice Zox.
Those nien will be working with the co-chairmen of the Division: Herbert   Schlff,   Jock   Sher   and Aaron Zacks. In making the announcement of the willingness of these leaders to serve again   in  the UJF catmpaign organization, Mr. Levy stated;
"All these individuals have ac¬ cepted this responsibility of lead¬ ership enthuslasUcally, I know this is because they are interested and concerned" that our community . maintain its fine tradition of gen¬ erosity. They know the value of the services rendered by the 40 agencies supported through our UJF. They know that our local agencies depend, on the under¬ standing and the contributions of those who participate In our cam¬ paign.
"These   Institutions   include   the. Jewish  Center,   the  Columbus  He¬ brew    School,     the    B'nai     B'rith Hillel Foundation at the Ohio State (conUnucd on page 5)
SUBPIUSE PROGRAM FOR COUNCIUETTES SUNDAY
Election of officers and a sur¬ prise program are on the agenda fyr the regular meeting of Coun¬ cllettes Sundoy, 2 p. m., at the Cen¬ ter.
CouncilettCB will announce next week plans for a big Spring season event- Apr. 25, 8 p. m.
LAWS, CUSTOMS FOR PASSOVER AVAILABLE
¦ Rabbi Leopold Oreenwald of Beth Jacob Synagogue has avail¬ able printed matter dontalnlng all lawk and cuatoma tor Paaaover. Any Jewlah woman Intereated in the exact preparation for the holi¬ day can obtain one of the i)uUe- Una "by calling Robbl Oreenwald at FA. 7828. The booklet will be moil ed,' free of charge.
DR. NATHAN
Lectures at Center
Economic issues behind the head¬ lines will be discussed at a lecture to be delivered by Dr. Ott^ Nathan at the Jewish Center Thursday eve¬ ning.
Dr. Nathan, an internationally known economist, teacher, author and lecturer is appearing under the sponsorship of the Center Adult Activltlea Committee, through the cooperation of the Jewish Center lecture bureau of the National Jew¬ ish Welfare Board. < With economics playing an in¬ creasingly Important role In much of the current news. Dr. Nathan's lecture should serve as an excellent means of furthering our under¬ standing of principal issues on both a national and international level.
Dr. Nathan , was educated in Germany. Belgium ond England and has served on the faculty of several major universities Includ¬ ing, Princeton, Columbia, Vassar, Howord and New York University. He haa worked in intcmaUonal banka,* In government aervice, on delegations to the League of Na¬ tions, the International .Labor Of¬ fice and the World Economic Oon- terence.
His leoturea have be^n aponaored
by  the  Inatltute  of  International
Education, the Foreign Policy Aa-
aoclatlon,   the   Carnegie   Endow-
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RESERVATIONS FOR TEMPLE'S SEDER
Reservations for the annual Con¬ gregational Seder aponsored by the Brotherhood of Bryden Rd. Temple may be placed with (he Temple of¬ fice. The seder will be on Saturday, Apr. 17, 6:30 p. m., at the Southern Hotel. Members, their families and friends -are,, invited. Cost of tickets will be $3.75 per adult, 52.50 per child.
The seder will be led by Dr. Jer¬ ome Folkman in the traditional Passover spirt. Aa in prior years,' those attending will participate In the service and songs to follow.
Call the Temple office, FA. 7838; Dave Blue, UN. 2104; Don Cohen, DO. 3103, or Herb Simons, DO. 7100, for reservations.
MODEL SEDER AT HEBREW SCHOOL
Following the custom eatabliahed In the lost number of years, He¬ brew School pupils will conduct a model aeder on tbe last day of achool prior to the Paaaover vaca¬ tion. Two auch programa will be held next Thursday.
The flrat aeder will accommodate all tbe puplla o(. tbe first trip, and Is scheduled to beghi at 4 p. m. Puplla of the aecond and third trips will conduct their ae^rs at 6:IB p. m. The program wiU include tbe recitation of tbe Haggadah and tb6 ehantlng of all the traditional Paasover songs.
A speolal Passover treat will be provided under the supervision ot Mrs. Joolc a«^n and Mrs. Ma^ Robins, HJDspltollty eluiirmen of Ivre^ob Socie^. Parents and I friends ore cordially invited.
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