Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1956-11-23

              2f\Q^ Serving Columbus and Central Ohio Jewish Comnmnity ^^AK.
Vol. 34, No. 48
COLUMBUS, OHIO, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1956
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Lemne's Hold Lucky Ticket For Free Florida Vacation
A        i)jitlclpation and excitement reached its fcvcr-pltch last Sunday
' night' at B'nai fl'rlth Women's Menorah Ball, when Jackie Heller,
^ featured entertainer, reached into the revolvln^cagc containing the
' ttunei ot all contributors, and brought forth the ticltet of Mr. and
Mrs. Maurice D. Levine, 170 N. Merkle Rd., as the lucky winners
of the ID-day luxury sunshine Florida vacation  trip  awarcd  tlaat
night.   Shown above are Mr. and Mrs. Levine, being congratulated
"by lin. David Handler, president of Zion Chapter, and Mrs. Alex
CSoWBon, general fund-raising chairman of the Menorah Ball, 18th
lIuiAual donor project of B'nai B'rith Women of Columbus.
Maurice and Jean have been members ot B'nai B'rith ever since they came to Columbus. Jean has served Zion Chapter In various official Capacities and Is now a member of the Board of Directors. 81hco the inception of the Adopt-a-Family program during the war, Vho haa been chairman of this important service to B'nai B'rith fOmUles affected by Nazi terror in Burope, sending food packages and clothing to several family units adopted by the local chapter. .^ tivin now, when the national program no longer exists, Jean has tpcraonally followed the fortunes of l;wo of those families, correspond¬ ing witil' them regularly and taking caro of their needs for food * and oiothjng, although they haye emigrated to Israel and South l^fbeilc&f,  ^             _	
^^liv^ielpaif; 'of oiie Jihase <tf B'naii B'ilth's program of service havo 'bmi rewarded, iihd In behalf of the entire community, congratula¬ tions and best wishes are extended for a wonderful vacation, com¬ pliments of B'nol B'rith Women, to Maurice and Jean Levine,
ADL Board Meets Here On Dec 1-2
The momentous events l.n the Middle Eaat will be given the con¬ centrated attention of the Ohio- Kentucky Regional Board at Its meeting next week-end, according to an announcement by Judge Benjamin S. Schwartz, Board chairman. The annual meeting of the Board will be held Satur¬ day night, Dec. 1, and all day Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Fort Hayes Hotel  In Columbua.
Judge Schwartz stated that "Tho Arab-Israel conflict haa many repercussions and manifes¬ tations which affect community relations in- our communities. The climactic events In the Middle Eaat of recent weeks have great¬ ly  magnified  those   problems.       !
"The Regional Office has long been active In combatting Arab propaganda in this area. Arab propaganda, much of which con¬ tains a thinly veiled anti-Semit¬ ism, la disseminated through Arab students on college cam¬ puses, pro-A r a b speakers at luncheon and civic clubs, the dis¬ semination of anti-Israel antl- Semltlc publications and the use of 'letters to the editor* columns in the daily newspapers. The specific problem confronting the Board Is to arrive at an overall definition of the role of the Re¬ gional Office in dealing with the many facets of this problem."
A HIGHUOHT of the meeUng will be an address by Mprria B. 'Ahram pt Atlanta*, da. Mr. Attrom Is aokno)i!|f)edge^ .to be qne of tl[ie
f:^>!8t iugltl||^r» '>iln -tbia^ i^untx^His Veir as an''outstanding national leader of the Aiiti-Dcfaraation League ahd the American Jewish Committee.
The Board will hear the annual report of the activities of the Re¬ gional Offico presented by Sey¬ mour Gorchoff, executive direc¬ tor. !
There are many other import- \ ant civic defense and community ' relations problems confronting [ the Jewish communities In this region. The Board will also dls' i cuss a number of these problems I and arrive at policy decisions to; guide the operations of the Re¬ gional Office during the forth¬ coming year.
All members of the Jewish community interested In ADL ac¬ tivities are invited to join with Jewish community leaders In some 40 communities throughout Ohio and Kentucky expected to attend this outstanding ADL pro¬ gram.
Former President Harry 8. Truman, the 1956 winner of the Annual Ameeiea-Jsrael Friendship Award, aa he received the citation from Mrs. S. Debomh Ebin, outgoing national presidenl of the Mizrachl Women'* Or- Hnisation of America, In a brief ceremony in Mr. Truman'i offices In KsMaa Clly. The award, presented eiicti year to **thfll American, not of the Jewish railh, who has contributed most deeply to friendship and undcr- •landlng between Ihe people of the United Slates and the people of hraci,** cited Mr. Truman as a "steadfast friend of Israel and beloved champion Df democracy and ihe American heritage** who had ronlributcd not only Io the establishment and growth of the Slate of Israel but towards the pro- tnollon of the Biblical IdeaU of peace and brotherhood among nations and
[peoples throughout the world. The Friendship Award is made each year D conjunction with Mizrachl Women's annual national convention.
Jackie Heller Chats With BB Women
"It's Been So Long" sang Jackie Heller last Sun¬ day night at the B'nai B'rith Menorah Boll . . . so long since he was a featured headtlner at th^ Palace and Ohio theaters in Columbus. Shown above talking over the old daya when Jackie "knocked them dead" in local vaudeville, are Mrs. David Handler, president; Mrs. Alex Clowson, vice- president and fund-raising chairman, and Mrs- Joseph Elsenberg, 'who has served the Menorah Ball as treasurer for the past two years. Many hundreds in the audience remembered Jackie's rendition  of  such  old  and well-loved  fovorltes  as
"Bye, Bye. Blackbird," "A Letter to My Mother." etc.. brought a lump to the throat and a nostalgic tear to the eye.
More than 1200 people attended the Menorah Ball In the new Ohio Youth^ Center, and found the accommodations there/ even with the capcu^ty crowd, comfortable and highly adequate. With plenty of room for seating aftd dancing, a fine floor show and continuous dancing all evening, an exciting and wonderful time was had by all wlio had shared in the B'nai B'rith program ot Service, by making contributions to the Menorah Ball.
SPENCER IRWIN TO REVIEW SUEZ CRISIS AT ZION LODGE 62 MEETING ON DEC. 12
; A first-hand appraisal of developments "East and West of Suez" 'wjijl be given to the Columbus Jewish commtmlty Wednesday, Dec I2f when B'nol B'rith Zion L^go 02 has arranged for Spencer Irwin, iEV)rolgn Affairs editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, will address id open meeting at 8:30 p. m., at tho Jewish Center. ' c: Tbe explosive developments In the Middle Bast, the emergency teUiing Israel, and their Impact upon the American community, all liQnti.a sense of urgency to the special piccting. Because of the Im- l^rtancQ of the subject matter, 2;ion Lodge has changed its meeting nls^t from Tuesday to Wednesday night In order to obtain Mr. Irwin as tbe speaker.
Bpencer Irwin needs Uttle Introduction to tho Columbus com- ^>X)ilnlty. He is one of the recognized authorities oh the present ArAb-Israel conflict, and a leading Bpokeanum in behalf of peace wltb justice in the Middle £laat He haa promised to give the entire community a vivid interpretation of the tense-sJtuatlpn and tn< future outlook "East and West of Suez."
TRAINING COURSE ENDS NEXT WEK
The final summing-up session of the Volunteer Training Course of the Council of Jewish Women will be held at the Jewish Cen¬ ter Wednesday, 9:45 a. m.
Mrs. Joseph Horchow will con¬ duct a review and discussion of the entire course for the benefit of the many Council membors who have boen in regular atten¬ dance. Because of her many ac¬ tivities In social and philanthro¬ pic work In FVankUn County, and her close association with Coun¬ cil. Mrs. Horchow wtll be able to give a clear plctur*; of the many phases of work which Council members have been preparing to undertake. '
For any members who need one more session to complete tho four required. In order to qualify for a Certificate from tho National Council ot Jewish Women, Wed¬ nesday's session can be used as a malte-up. The Certificates will be awarded at the December meet^ Ing of the Council.
Mrs. Harry E. Schwartz and Mrs. Robert Blashek have been ;o-chalrmen of the course, and Mrs. Maxine Papurt has served la registrar.
Coffee will bo served before the meeting.
NORMAN NADEL IS GUEST^KER
Norman Nadel,-/"theat<(r ajid riluslii "taitdV ^ lt;h& "^Colambus Citizen, will be guest speaker at St champagne dinner given by Temple Israel Brotherhood Sun¬ day evening, Dec. 2, ot 6:30. Mr. Nadel's subject will be "On and Off the Aisle." All members of the Temple are Invited.
A favorite of Columbua theater goers, Mr. Nadel has received national acclaim both as a thea¬ ter critic and lecturer. In 1955 he was one of three men In tho na¬ tion to receive an award from "Variety" for outstanding con¬ tribution to the American thea¬ ter.
His frequent trips to Broadway, in addition to two theater trips to Europe this past summer, will enable him to bring Bright LIghU of Groat White Way, as well aa London and Paris, to guests at the champagne diner.
In previous years, the Brother¬ hood event has been billed as the deflation turkey dinner. This year, "Mr. Turkey & Co." will share equal billing with the high society   beverage,   champagne.
Chairman for tho event is Irv Barkan, who will supervise the meal which will bo cooked by members of the Brotherhood.
Before the program, a musical interlude will be given by Bro¬ therhood members. Cost per person Is $1.06, Including cham¬ pagne, dinner and speaker.
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DR. AttZT
SPEAXER FOR T. I. TESTIMONIAL
"Dr. Max Arzt, vIce-Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Semi¬ nary of America, will be guest speaker at the testimonial dinner honoring Rabbi Nathan Zellzer at the Jewish Center Sunday, Dec. 2.  6:30 p.  m.
Dr. Arzt serves as Associate Professor of Practical Theology on tho faculty of the Rabbinical School of the Seminary. Prior to bis appointment as vlce-Cban- cellor. Dr. Arzt served as Direc¬ tor of Field Service Activities for the Seminary.
He Is a past president of the Rabbinical Assembly of America, a former vice-president of the Synagogbe Council of America, and at tho present time Is a member of ita administrative committee, as well as ot the Ex¬ ecutive Council of the New York Board of Rabbis.
Dr. Arzt was chairman of the Joint Prayer Book Commission of the United Synagogue, and serves as a member of the edi¬ torial advisory committee of the Jewish publication Society of A- morlco.
Dr. Arzt has served as rabbi ot Temple Beth El In Stamford. Conn., and for Ifi years in the pulpit of Temple Israel in Scran- ton, Pa.
Dr. Arzt is the author ot Tal- mudlo researches which' appeared In tho Jubilee Volumes published In honor of Prof. Alexander Marx und Prof. MordocOU M. Kaplan.
Dr. Arzt was recently appointed Associate on the Seminary of Re¬ ligion at Columbia University.
BJ INSTALUTION TUESDAY NIGHT
Beth Jacob Brdtheriiod'd'K. ah.^ nuai Installation dinner is Tues¬ day,  6:30  p.  m.     ,
Guests for the evcliing are Dr. Jimmy Hull, all-Amerlcan Ohio State basketball star; Jim Park¬ er and Frank Ellwood, two cur¬ rent football stars who will be Interviewed by Dr. Hull, concern¬ ing tho 1956 football season.
Incoming officers are: pros,. Dr. Mike Goodman; first vicc- pres.j Sam Komessar; second vice-pros.. Gerald Rosen; third vice-prcs., Arnold Levlne; corr, sec'y, Harold Tlshkoff; rec. sec'y. Mort  Rosen;   treas., Ben  Izeman.
A full-course free dinner will bo served to all members of the Brotherhood, and their friends who are potential members.
Dancing to Bob Marvin's or¬ chestra and a full-course dinner win highlight BJ's New Year's EJve affair. Reservations ore $13 per couple ond can be made by contacting Sam Komessar, 940 Broadleigh. or call -BE. 5-37^0. for further information.
RECEPTION POSTPONED
The wedding reception sched¬ uled Doc. 2, honoring the mar¬ riage of Rabbi and Mrs. Solomon Poupko, win be held ot a later date, due to conflicting events. A notice will bo published In the Chronicle In the very near fu¬ ture.
'MANY MOONS'
. It's "otirtatn time" for Gal¬ lery Players, whose "Many Moons" wUI brighten the Jew¬ ish O^ter stage tonight (Sat¬ urday) at 1:30 and Sunday, 2:S0 p. m. The James Thurber story iSfbelng produced by OP, sponsored by the Pre-Soh^'jL. ParentH Oroup and directed by Don Quayle,
The players are expeoUng huge audiences mode up of children from Pre-School to Oolden age, for those with un¬ spoiled faith In the truth of a fantastic story, a sensitive car for magic and meaningful words, II believing eye for beauty and color and noble gestures, and tor those who want to see a romantic dream turn -into three-dimensional reality.
Tickets are 7Sc eneh and are purchasabft at   the    door
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