Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1961-01-06

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COLUMBUS
EDITION
Serving Columbus. Dayton and Central Onio Jewish
Vol. 39, No.  I
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6,   1961
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INVITATION TO ANTI-JEWISH EDITOR IS EXPLAINED
U.S. Says It Is Part Of Its Program
WASHINGTON, (JTA) — An official invitation extended to a well-known antUewlsli and pro. Nazi Lebanese editor to visit this country, has l>een explained by the State Department as part of a protrram to foster "mutual understanding," it was reported here.
The Lebanese is Said Frelha, owner and editor of the Beirut daily Al-Anwar, which recently published a cartoon suggesting that Adolf Eichmann's real crime was his failure to exterminate all Jews. The VS. Government Invi¬ tation extended to him was ques¬ tioned, among others. Ivy the Jeiw- Ish War Veterans.
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from the State Department, G. liewis Jones, Assistant Secretary of State for Middle Eastern AJ- fairs, explained tliat, in accord¬ ance with the exchange program directed nt increasing mutual un¬ derstanding, and assuming that much of the anti-American criti¬ cism in the Liebanese press stems from Ignorance, a group of Leb¬ anese Journalists was invited to observe the recent Presidential electlona
The candidates for this invita¬ tion, Jones declared, were chosen, by the U.S. Bmljassy in Beirut in cooperation with the Lebanese Press Association. Among those nominated was Said Prelha, "one of the most widely read and in¬ fluential journalists in the Mid¬ dle East," Jones stated.
HE AiDDED that Frelha's ar¬ ticles, written since he returned to Ijebanon after a month's visit to this country, "while by no means wholly uncritical, have re¬ flected a better understanding of the American policies on tho in- temational scene."
The Assistant Secretary of State concluded his letter by say¬ ing "I deplore, of course, tho type of pernicious journalistic com¬ ment contained in the excerpt from Al-Anwar."
PUN COTILLION BALL
Preparing for Raanana's CotiUion Bail, to l>e held on Jan. 28 at the Jewish Center, are left to right, standing, Mrs. Sam Taub, fund-raising vice-president; and Mrs. Sanford Joseph, pub¬ licity chairman. Seated, left to right, are, Mrs. David Jaeobowitz, ad book chairman; Mrs. Alfred Rudnick, president; and Mrs. Ivan Romanhof, advisor,
Raanana's Cotillion Ball Set For
An idea originating In Europe, and pKactlce'd'' widely In the United States, Is the basis of Raanana's Cotilton Ball, set for Jan. 28, at the Jewish Center
The liall features the official launching of a young lady socially. Raanana's version presents the local high school senior glris to the columbus community.
TUE DEBS wiii l>e wearing pastel semi-formals with flowers. Each  girl will  be  called  to  the
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stage, where she will be intro¬ duced by master of ceremonies. Dr. Ivan Gilbert.
The girl's father will then greet her as ahe oomes down, from the stage. When ail of the debs are to¬ gether they will dance an exhibi¬ tion waltz with their fathers.
DANNY Al>erman and his band will furnish the music.
The Mizrachi Women's Organi¬ zation of America, is a philan¬ thropic, non-profit organization which sponsors and maintains an extensive network of ohlid-care, social services and educational projects In Israel, to aid refugee
B. B. Gift Of Love Dinner Is Scheduled
The B'nai B'rith Children's Home is the oniy institution of its kind in Israel, serving emotionally disturbed youngsters of seven- 13 years of age. Ever since 1943, when children of parents doomed by the Nazi terror and brutality began to filter into Israel in larger numbers, B'nai B'rith women have made rehabilitation of these "Ijattle-scarred" children their particular concern, emd for this pur. pose established the B'nai B'rith Children's Home. Their expert care and the re
youth and newcomers to the Holy Land, as well as native Israeli children.
THE ORGANIZATION, which has conducted its humanitarian work since 1925, is recognized as the major women's religious- Zionist organization in the United States.
With an annual budget ot ap¬ proximately one and a half mil¬ lion dollars, Mizrachi Women pro¬ vide academic, religious, vocat¬ ional and agricultural training, as well as social services for some 5000 refugees and native children and newcomers to Israel.
THE "WORK OF the organiza¬ tion is based In the belief that the spiritual rehabilitation of children under its wing is ot the utmost importance, and many in¬ stitutions sponsored by Mizrachi Women,  therefore,  conduct  their
suiting record of suocesaful re¬ coveries has made the home an exemplary institution accredited by the Hebrew University as a training center for its graduate studients.
nttas UNIQUE institution, a modem residential treatment cen¬ ter, located In Baylt Vagan on the outskirts of Jerusalem, is the permanent project of B'nai B'rith women in America. As the exclu¬ sive supporters of the home, B'nai B'rith womeji have had the re¬ sponsibility of maintaining this undertaking.
In the past several years, with the Increased needs for more ade¬ quate ftiolUties and equipment, and more skilled psychologists and therapists, the women of America have recognized the need for expansion of this prograiol They are now engaged in the second phase of their building program   to   provide   two   now
buildings, including a school building on the grrounds and a new  dormitory.
FOR OVER 12 years, the home has been a special project of Zlon Chapter, and in order to have a share in the support and continuation of this rehabilitation service for children, have held an annual sales tax affair. This year's "Gift of Love" dirmer will be held on Tuesday evening, Jan. 24, at Ilonka's.
The highlight of tbe evening will be a preview of fashions for resort and spring wear presented by Milgrim's. The clothes will be modeled by members of the chapter.
AS AN ADDED attraction, Dunhlll's will sponsor a parade of continental fashions modeled by the husbands an4 sons of the memibers.
Admission   to .the  dinner  and
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AU debs and their dads are requested to come to a re¬ hearsal for Raanana's Coti. lion BaU. The first dancing lesson, to be given by 'Ted Holmes, will be on Jan. 8, at the Jewish Center Auditorium between 6:30 pjn. and 7:30 pjn.
The Debs ore asked to please dress for publicity pic¬ tures.
NEW YORK, (JTA) — Major American Jewish organizations protested with vipror ahd heat Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion's latest venture Into Jewish religious lore for the purpose of criticizing Jews indifferent to Israeli appeals for Western Aliyah.
The Prime Mjnister dug into the Talmud, without mentioning the reference by name, to argue that religious Jews who do not migrate to I.srael violate the precepts of Judaism. In his address to the open¬ ing session ot the 25th World Zion¬
ist Congress, the Prime Minister also warned of the "kiss of death" by assimilation he saw facing American and other Western Jews.
THE OOlMBrNATION    was    a
potent one, particularly in the citation from Jewish sages that "whoever dwells outside the land ot Israel is considered to have no God."
The range of Jewish organiza¬ tions taking issue was impressive. It Included the American Jewish Ojngress, the American Jowish (Committee, the Union of Ameri¬ oan Hebrew Congregations, the Union of Orthodox Rabbis of the United States and Canada. The Antl-Zionlst Amerioan Council for Judaism also protested.
RABBI JOACHIM Prinz, presi¬ dent of the AJCongress, said the Prime Minister's "wholesale In¬ dictment" of all Jews outside of Israel would be "unequivocally rejected by the Jewish communi¬ ty."
Dr. Prinz, a Reform rabbi, ques-
activitles in an atmosphere of traditional Judaism. These Insti¬ tutions are dynamic in character, shaping the services they provide to the changing needs of Israel's newcomers and youth..
Tickets are $S per couple or $250 in tax stamps. They may be obtained by contacting Mrs.. Ber¬ nard Abrams BE. 5-7364 or at the door. The dance is open to the community.
IN CHARGE of decorations Is Mrs. Israel Unger, and In charge of hostesses is Mrs. Irving Stem. Mrs. Saliford Joseph is handling the publicity. The ad book com¬ mittee consists of chairman Mrs. David Jaeobowitz, co-chairman Mrs. Geriald Pruzan, Mrs. Michael Seldman and Mrs. Seyman Stern,
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tloned the Prime Minister's "reli- gious competence," and said the statement was a "distinct dls. service" to Israel and non-Israel Jewish communities" between the two Jewries."
DR. PRmZ also said the Prime Minister should be advised that American Jewry, far from facing extinction, was enjoying "an un¬ precedented renaissance," in both religion and culture and tbat it was facing the future "with hope and confidence."
Herbert B. Blhrmann, president of the American Jewl^ Ornimlt- tee, said both the Committee "and Jews throughout the United States and the world" were "griev¬ ed and shocked" by the Prime Minister's views He noted that his organization had always main¬ tained that "emigration to Israel must be an act of free choice" which "certainly cannot be con¬ sidered a necessary and vil;Bl part" of the Jew's religions faith.
Ehrmann accused, the Prime Minister of violating "an explicit understanding" arrived at 10 years ago with Jacob Blaustein, then AJCommittee president, that "nothing should be said or done which could in the slightest de- gree undermine the sense of se¬ curity and stability of American Jewry."
Rabbi David Hollander     -
RABBI HOLUNDER IS GUEST OF AGUDAS AGHIM BROTHERHOOD
Rabbi David B. Hollander, one of the most widely traveled Jew¬ ish leaders In the world, will be the gruest speaker at the Agudas Achim Brotherhood Sabliath on Friday evening, Jan. 13 and Sat¬ urday morning, Jan. 14 at the synagogue.
He wiil deliver sermons on both days. The services are open to the entire community, which has been invited by Louis Zis¬ kind and Farrel Shar, co-chair¬ men of the Sabbath services.
AS PRESIDENT of the Rab¬ binical Council of America, Rabbi Hollander headed a delegation ot rabbis wbich was the first In 40 years to penetrate the Iron Cur¬ tain and to re.estabilsh religious contact with Russian J«wry. Rabbt Hollander spent seven weelts vis¬ iting the remotest parts of Russia.
Rahbl Hollander was ordained at Yeshiva University, Is a gradu¬ ate of Brooklyn Law School and Dropsie College and was a dele- (Continuad   on   paga  4)
EMPLOYEE REFUSING WORK ON SABBATH LOSES COURT CASE
TRENTON, NJ., (JTA) — DU- missaJ of on employee who want¬ ed time off without pay to obi- serve Passover and the Jewish Sabbath does not constitute re¬ ligious discrimination, the Ap¬ pellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court ruled. The case IS expected to be taken to the New Jersey Supreme Cotirt.
The plaintiff was Sharma Tem¬ melman of Fiemington, N. J., who refused to work on Saturdays or after sundowns on Fridays during the winter months- She was fired April 11 by the Ortho Pharmaceu¬ tical C3orportatlon of Raritan. The 18-year-old Orthodox Jewess asked $85,000 damages but did not seek reinstatement.
In the letter of dismissal, the company said that Miss llemmel- man's demands for permission to leave early on Fridays during the winter and to be absent on Sat¬ urdays "and certain other days" would "materially affect your abi¬ lity to complete your work assign¬ ments."
The Appellate <3ourt decision af¬ firmed a ruling by Superior CJourt Judge Frank L. KIngfleld, who declared: "It is a somewhat sad commentary upon our modem civiiization that a person has to lose her employment because of {Contlnuad   on   paga   4}
Leaders Of U.J.F.C. Young Adults Set
The appointment of David C3oh- en as chairman and Herb Wol¬ man as co-chairman of the Young Adult's Division of the 1961 Unit¬ ed Jewish Fund and CJouncll cam¬ paign was announced by Ben A Yenkin, general campaign chair¬ man.
Cohen stated that this year the Young Adult Division will have three units; Young Business and Professional Men, Business and Professional Women and College Students.
The campaign leaderahip l>e- lieves this organization wiil en¬ able the Young Adult Division, to reach many more prospects In (do¬ lumbus and tp Interpret more ef¬ fectively the work of the UJBXT. Leadership for these three units wiil be announced Shortly.
Cohen, the chairman, has been active in community affairs. He is a mera'l)er of B'nai B'rith Zlon Lodge #62. Lite Underwriters of CJolumbus. He attended Miami University in Oxford, O, and ia a member of Zeta Beta Tau fra¬ ternity. He is a memiber of Tem¬ ple Israel.
Herb Wolman is a member ot B'nai B'rith Zion Lodge #62, Co- lumbiu Insurance Board, the Presidents Cl«b of General A- merlcan Life Insurance Company. He attended Wharton School ol Finance and Commerce, Univer¬ sity of Pennsylvania. He is a member of Zeta Beta Tau frater¬ nity. He Is a member of Agudas Aohlm Congregation.
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Herb Wolnuui