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Vol, 35, No. 52
COLUMBUS, OHIO, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1957
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Dsvotsd to Amsriosn •nd Jawlih IdssI*
Herbert H. Schiff Named Campaign Cliairman for 1958 UJF
Samuel Shinbach, president of the United Jewish Fund, officially announced Herbert H. Schiff as General Campaign chairman for 19B8. Officers and Board of Trus¬ tees of the Fund have enthusi- asUcally endorsed the appoint¬ ment.
Though young in years, Herbert Schiff comes to the position with an excellent bachground of un¬ derstanding community needs and with a high degree of cam- pal^, experience.
In   ld57>   he   was   chairman   of
Special Gifts (top gifts). Together with Aaron Zacks, the fund has one of its most successful cam¬ paigns equalling its highest a- chlevcment and obtaining tho largest number of contributors.
For many years ho has served In various campaign capacities. This experience has also been obtained In holding ^own key positions with the United Appeals.
Mr. Schiff has an Intimate knowledge of local community services and needs aa well as the needs overseas.  In  Columbus,  in
addition to being on the board of the Jewish Family Service, he served as its president for three years. Currently he is a board .member of the Jewish Center, Columbus Jewish Home for the Aged, a vice - president of tho Jewish Community Counell and a board member of Temple Israel. Recently he returned from a special study mission of the United Jewish Appeal, where he met with the country directors of the Joint Distribution Com¬ mittee to hear  reports on JDC's
European and North African operations. In Israel he toured the country under the guidance of top Israeli officials and was deep¬ ly impressed with the country's absorption and adjustment of the thousands of recently larrlved Im¬ migrants.
Mr. Schlff, In his report to the Board of the Fund, stated that there were approximately 400,000 Jews in Morroco, Tunisia, Al¬ geria, Fgypt, Iran, Iraq and Saudia Arabia In need of help. Jews are coming out of Hungary,
Russia, Poland and Czechoslova¬ kia. Within the next five years, he stated, it is estimated that 3Q0, 000 Jews will find their way to Israel, the major portion-coming from North Africa.
In Israel, Mr. Schiff found that despite the many problems facing the people and the government, remarkable strides were being made in moving ahead toward adjustment in a new country. There was a universal feeling of strength.
By   sending   our   dollars,    Mr.
Sphiff declared, we became part¬ ners in helping to build a natlofl and to provide a homeland for thousands of Jews who miffht otherwise bo lost to themselves and to the world.
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Mr. Schiff has already begun to secure the top leadership to' form the campaign organization and to move ahead for the job that must be done. The officers and the- Board of Trustees of the Bhind have announced their full support
REPRESENTING SIX BEXLEY teen age or¬ ganizations which have now completed the distri¬ bution of March of Dimes coin collectors in the downtown Columbus area are. left to right: Sharon Paine, 2788 Bexley Park; Herbert Mlnkln, 436 Napoleon; Alcen Brenner, 241 S. Ardmorc; Janice Katz, 2488 Seneca Park; Alan Weinberg, 1092 Geers;  Larry Shkolnlgk. 202 N. Stanwood;  Ronnie
Bosler.  172  Mayfalr.
More than 70 members of Pi, Tau PI, United Synagogue Youth, Pegasus, Nobles, Tiger Teens and Kool Kats placed tiie polio collectors In storos, reatuurnnts and other business places in the down¬ town areas during the past two weeks. Money rai.stid will be used to aid polio patients still needing rehabilitation.
Mrs. Goldberg is Re-Elected
At the annual meeting of the Jewish Family Service, held Dec. 8, at tho Jewish Center, Mrs. Harry Goldberg was re-elected fbr another term as president of the Board. Mrs. Goldberg has a record of noteworthy service to the  Agency  and  the  community.
Also re-elected were the follow¬ ing officers:
Vice-presidents, Sol Morton Isaac, Robert Mellman, William Wesserstrom; secretary, Mrs. Jack Rosier; treasurer, Robert Weiler.
Elected as Boord members for three year terms wore: Robert Aronson. Mra. Leo Elferman, Mrs. Joseph Horchow, Robert Lazarus Jr„ Mrs. Harry Polster, Mrs Stan¬ ley Schw.artz, Raymond Wells.
More than a hundred persons from the community attended the meeting.
Rabbi Nathan Zelizer of Con¬ gregation Tifereth Israel gave the invocation.
In her presidential report, Mrs.
Goldberg reviewed the activities of the Agency during the past year.
More than 200 families or 453 persons. In addition to 104 trans¬ ients, wore served by the Agency.
The Agency offered its services to people with marital problems, parent-child relationships and employment. H«lp Was also given to older persons, tho handicapped and New Americans. Adoption and foster home placements were' made.
It was noted that a cross-sect¬ ion of the Jewish community comes to the Agency with their problems.
The services of the Agency were explained by chairmen of several   major   committees:
Marvin Glassman, Case Com¬ mittee; Mrs. Joseph Horchow, Committee on Children's Ser¬ vices; Robert Aronson. Employ¬ ment Committee; Mrs. E. J. Gor¬ don. Committee on Aged and Justin   Sillman,   Self-Study   Com¬
mittee.
Dr. E. J. Gordon, chairman of the Nominating Committee, pre¬ sented   the  Committee's  report.
A highlight of the meeting wa.s an address by Dr. Benjamin Kovitz, Clinical Director of the Columbus State Hospital. Dr. Kovitz was Introduced by William Wasserstrom, chairman of the Planning Committee. Dr. Kovitz spoke on "Tlio Preventive Ap¬ proach  to Mental Health."
He emphasized the fact that social agendo:] and family agen¬ cies in particular can help in¬ dividuals and families with prob¬ lems which they cannot solve themselves. Dr. Kovitz stated that if help la received in the early stages then the pi'oblem does not become acute and chronic and the Individual is able to function on more   effectively.
The meeting concluded with a social hour which was planned by Mrs. Jack Rosier and Mrs. Abe Yenkln.   ¦
INSTALLATIONS AT
BJ SYNAGOGUE
TOMORROW
Both Jacob Congregation has its annual Chanukah installation banquet Sunday, 6 p. m.. in tho social hall of tho synagogue. Din¬ ner will be. under the auspices of the Sisterhood, Mrs. Julius White,   president
The following officers and members of the Board of Trustees will   be   installed:
Louis M. Levin, president; Dr. Chas. Young, vice-president; Bert Goldmeler. treasurer; Bernard Solomon, secretary; Dr. Mitchell Goodman, chairman of the Board; Morris Weinstock, Gabl Rlshon; L.   Ostrofakl,   Gaba  Sheni.    ¦
Trustees: Nate Goldstein, Rich¬ ard Solovo, Mac Haas, Wm. Blesa, Gerald Rosen, Sam Komoasar, Jot' Steinberg, Joe Young. Dave Ker- Btein, Jack Solomon. Arnold Le- vine, Morris Hirsh, Eugene Cohen, Julius Welntraub, Herman Elaenman, Harold Hillson. Harold TIshkoff, Jos. Nichol. Ben Ofen- gcnder, Nate Goodman, Meyer Hoffman.
The program for tho night Includes lighting of tho Chanukah candles by Arnold Sheldon Wliltt*. installation of officers by Rabbi David Stavsky. Motzl benediction by Joe Schwartz, remarlts by Mrs. Sharon   Ix-vine  and  Mrs.  White
Meyer Hoffman Is toastmaster for   the   evening.
Words of acceptance will be expressed by Pres. Levin, Dr. Young and   Dr.  Goodman.
Morris Weinstock will lead in the grace after meals, and Rabbi Stavsky will be the main speaker.
The program will close with the selling of the candles and the singing of "Hatlkva."
Regional Convention of KiO is Here
"Brighten the way with KIO" is the theme for the regional convention of AZA and BBG here week. Teen-agers from Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio will participate in the convention Monday thru Friday.
Phyllis Haas and Alloik Hahn are general ciiairmen of tho five day event. They and administrat¬ ive assistant Larry Harris, and 23 others, have boon working on the convention plans since last June.
The workshop on chapter prob¬ lems and relationships Is under direction of. Benson Gclln and Deniae Snider, who have prepared the topics and obtained speakers.
Marsha Berman and Jay Rips are planning the social  calendar
Meals co-chairmen are Judy Sterling and Bob Siegel. Trans¬ portation for out-of-towners to Temple Tifereth Israel and bock to their hosts' .homes, thenc6 to the Jewish Center and back to the homes. Is being managed by Lynn  BarEish  and  Dick Cohen.
Housing chairmen are Joe Mlr- man  and Judy Siegal.
In dharge of meeting rooms and sites for tbe social events are the chairmen of facilities — Ronnie Blank, Ronnie Brahms and Sonia Gold.
Budget chairmen for the con¬ vention are Joyce Bachman and Louis Lowy.
^ Bernle   Bornsteln   and   Rosalyn KirkJe are In charge of program.
Larry    Meyerson    Is    handling
plans for contests.
Responsibilities of registrations were given to Helen Topp and Dick Cohen.
Publicity is being handled by EHck Bohr and Cheryl Wels, while information necessary for all delegates is being prepared by Majorle Hillson and Alan Weiss
AZA and BBG take this means to thank Lawrence Shankman, Irwin Weinstock, Mrs. Mitchell Goodman. Mrs. Albert Blank and I_«s Harris for their time In helping plan the convention; and thanks to those who are provid¬ ing housing and transportation to the guest delegates.
A banquet and dance at the Jewish Center will climax the week's  events.
CATERING SERVICE
IS OFFERED BY
SISTERHOOD
Another Circle of the Rose E. Lazarus Sisterhood has made def¬ inite plans for its service to the Sisterhood and the community. It will be known as the Cli-cle Catering Service and will sell food for any affair.
Members of the CI rcle offer hors d'oeuvrea, casseroles, baked goods and desserts.
Co-leaders   are  Mrs.   Marvin Frank.  71 S. Merkle,  BE.  1-8138. and   Mrs.   Ben   Smliack,   105   S, Merkle, BE. 1-6194. •   •    «
A bingo game Is being sponsor¬ ed by Circle #6 Wednesday Jan. 15. 8".15 p. m., In the vestry room of Temple Israel. Admission is $1 per person and there will be prizes and refreshments. Qall Mrs. Theodore Simson, BE. 1-333B, or Mrs. Arnold Sher, BE. 1-1798, for tickets.
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Members of Circle #17 met at tho home of Mrs. Arthur Loeb Jr., 3040 Elbern, last week and cume up wjth the Idea of a "cookie bank" as their money- making project. Members will bake cookies for sale and would like  to  be  called  on  to  provide
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PLAN DECORATIONS — Leonard Schwartz, Sharyn Levlne and Dr. Mike GJoodman plan decorations for Beth Jacob's annual winter dlnnor-dance next Tuesday evening at the synagogue.
INSTITUTE OF JEWISH STUDIES STARTS WINTER TERM; DR. FOX TO SUPERVISE
Adult Jewish Education ha? become a topic of growing interest among all segments of the Jewish population of the United States. On the occasion of the recent dedication of the new B'nai B'rith Building in Washington, an oneg ahabbat wa« devoted primarly to adult  Jewish  education
Dr. Abraham A. Ncuman. president of Dropsle Collogo. lauded the order for its efforts on behalf of adult .Jewish education.
Rabbi Simon Noveck. director of the Department of Adult Ed¬ ucation, outlined the five-facets of the B'nai B'rith program, stressing- year-round .study groups as a basic component.
Columbus in fortunate in hav¬ ing its own adult education pro¬ gram on a community-wide basis in tho Institute of JewiHh StudicN at the Jewish Center. Under the devoted and scholarly direction of Dr. Marvin Fox and an array of highly qualified communal lead¬ ers, including members of the faculty of Ohio State Unlvei;aity, the Institute has grown into one of the mo3t significant influences in the local Jewish community.
At present, registrations are being accepted for the winter sernester, scheduled to begin Wednesday. Jan. 8. and to con¬ tinue through March 19.
The curriculum will feature a course on understanding Science (Its place In our times), by Prof. Virgil Hhishnw of Ohio State, and a series of lectures on The Later Books of the Bible, with each of Columbus' rabbis sharing the leadership of the course.
Hebrew language courses wilt continue from the point at which they left off at the close of the fall term, with Daniel Harrison and Dov Sarver as instructors. Institute Director, Dr. Fox wljl lecture on Jewish Thinkers of Recent Times.
Tho Institute Is open to the general community with a $& registration fee entitling the student to a selection of three courses. Course descriptions and more about the faculty will ap¬ pear in subsequent Issues of the Chronicle.
ftOD-WINTBR HOIJUAVS AT TIFERETH ISRAEL
Temple Tifereth Israel an nounces mid - winter holidays. There will be no Sunday School tomorrow or Dec. 29, no prayer- breakfast sessions on those dates and no Hebrew School Dec. 23-26-30 and Jan. 1.
CARD PARTY AIDS CANCER RESEARCH
The second annual card party for cancer research will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.' Leonard Quinn Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1-5 p. m. and 8 p. m. to 2 cu m. All proceeds will %o to the Dorothy Sadoff Memorial Club, which Is afflUated with tho Mt. Slnal Hospital Cancer Research Dept. of Chicago. :  '
The Memorleil Club was or¬ ganized in memory of Dorothy Sadoff, sister to Leonard Qulnn; who waa a victim of cancer.
In its two-year existence, the Club haa forwarded more than'-. $5000 to the Chicago hospital's cancer research. In recognition. ¦ the hospital has dedicated a new research room In the name of Dorothy Sadoff.
Admission to the card party win be a 7Bc donation. Refresh¬ ments win be served and prizes will be awarded.
For more Information, call Mrs. Qulnn, BE. 1-9800; Mrs Lurle. BH. 1-98H or Mrs. Thall, BE. 1- U42.
TEMPLE BROTHEIBHOOD GIVES CHANUKAH TREAT
A special Chanukah treat Mras given by Temple Israel Brother¬ hood for Jewish Inmates at Ohio Penitentiary last Sunday morning: at the regular weekly religious services.
Members of Temple Israel Brotherhood present were: Ru¬ dolph Stem Sr., Robert Aronson, David Blue, Louis Oppenhelmer and  Allan  Tarshlsb.
Rabbi Nathan Zelizer, officldl Jewish chaplain for the Peni¬ tentiary, conducted rellglius ser¬ vices. ,