Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1933-06-09

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VOLUME XVI—No. 20.
COLUMBUS, OHIO, JUNE 9, 1933
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By the Way
By David Schwartz
It's HiB Trade
Bruno Lessing, who spends his time satisfying the wanderlust, tells one about Mrlciid of his, a Mjr. Drcyfuss. The lory is true, Mr. Lessiiig vouches. 1, To get to the story, this Mr. Drcyfuss ecently x-isitcd Rome and there ot course 'fccnt to see St. Peter's Cathedral. He was surrounded hf a group of guides and finally selected the least.obtrusive look¬ ing. As they entered the church, the guide stopped beside a ghrine and knelt for a moment;
"Say," said Drcyfuss, "don't waste time. I just want you to tell mc about the architecture.   I'm a Jew, you know."
"So am L". replied the guide, "but this is my business,"
One by Harry Lauder
And while we're telling stories we might tell the one that the Scotsman, Sir Harry Lauder, has been telling recently.
Commenting on the fact that the world was hearing much about Jews these days; Sir Harry observed that he had been as¬ sociated with Jews for twenty-five years . )nd "they were the whitest men he had met." Then Sir Harry told the story of a Scotsman who went into a bar in the corner of which were gathered a number of Jews.
y Ordering a "pony" for which he paid,
,:¦=•  Scot  commenced  to  laud  the  Jews
dly, saying that he had worked  for
,000 of them, and that he wished there (-ere 40,000 of them. ¦^ So consistent was the Sc'ot in his praise of the Jews that every Jew at the bar stood him a glass of whiskey, and when the Scot eventually staggered out all lit by the whiskey bought by the Jews, one of the Jews asked the barman who was the man who had just left.    •¦
"Oh," said the barman, "he is the grave-digger out in the Jewish cemetery."
Well, we have told so many stories at the i'xpenjfi of the- Scotch-that we'll .for¬ give Sir Harry for his quid pro quo. Alexander Hamilton's Hebrew
Johaii Smertenko in his recently pub- Hshed life of Alexander Hamilton de¬ clares that Hamilton used to,boast that at the age of four he astounded his par¬ ents by. reciting the Ten Commandments in Hebrew,
Hamilton, we know, had a Jewish tutor in his infancy. And there has been a great deal of speculation as to whether or not his father was a Jew. Wfe know that his mother was first married to. a Jevv, but later she left him. Yet there has been some vague surmising that later she also lived with her former husband for some time.
Woodward and some others hold to the belief that there was a Jewish strain in Hamilton. Personally, I have never been convinced of it, but the vvhole paternity of the great American statesman is wrapped up in mystery.
Why She Wears /Em
That wasn't a had retort that Marleni: Dietrich, .she who prefers pants to skirts, made when she said that if Hitler can wear pants, she can.
No Labor Troubles Here ,
If I gave every reader of this column 3'couple of thousand guesses as to which business firm in New York has the most exemplary labor conditions, I dare say, they would all be wrong. I am con¬ vinced that I know—and it is none other, would you believe it, than the Ex-Lax company, over which that ardent lover of Hebraic culture, Mr. Israel Matz, prc- ; sides.
Why do I say this?
Because for one thing, every employee of that company gets an increase every year, and there has been no exception to this-rule in this era of depression.
Because, again, no, employee is ever fired, once he is hired. J
And because again, all- employees get a free lunch every noon. The negro car washer at this compaiiy, I am told, gets no less than tS2 weekly.
It is a little dangerous to write such items as this, as immediately there is a leap to the concTiision that it is just a bit of surreptitious publicity. Let me say that though I once met Mr. Matz. he wouldn't kno'w me from Adam, and it has been so many years sinpe I saw him that I doubt if I woulft Ifiiow him. Further, that I know nothing of his product, and have never used it. And still further, that I am quite sure from what I have heard about Israel Matz, that if he knew this was being written, he would seek to dissuade me from it.
In fact, the one time that I met Matz
was the year of my arrival in 'New York.
By reason of  Matz's interest in things
Jewish  (he  for years subsidized a He-
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Community    WiU    Honor Local Scholar June 25
Rabbi Leopold Grcenwald
Elaborate preparations are being made by Dr. B. W. Abramson, chairman,' and his committee, for the celebration of Rahbi Leopold Greenwald's literary jubi- leum Sunday, June 2.5th, 2:30 P. M., at the Beth Jacob Congregation.
Rabbi Greenwald started his literary career at the age of sixteen, and since then has contributed to various journals in the Hebrew and Yiddish, German and Hungarian languages.- His literary re¬ searches in the field of Jewish history have attracted wide attention and, favor¬ able comment by the best Jewish literary minds. Columbus is Indeed honored hav¬ ing in its midst a scholar of such widely recognized attainments.
The following are the members of the celebration cominittee: Dri'lS. W.' Ab¬ ramson; chairman; Dr. Morris Goldberg, Albert Schiff, Ben Z. Neustadt, Dr. Lcc Levinger, Rabbi Solomon Rivlin, Morris Beim, C. H. Furman, Joseph Solove, George Shustick, William Cohen, and Bernard Solomon, secretary.
B'nai B'rith to Picnic at Oak Park Sunday, July 16
Sunday, July 16th, is the date set for the annual B'iiai B'rith picnic of Zion Lodge No. 62. It is to bc held at Oak Park on Sunbury Pike where facilities have always been found sufficient to take care of the hundreds who attend this an¬ nual event. According to Harry Schwartz, local B'nai B'rith president, Sam Gordon, 009 Liiley Ave., one of the most active B'nai B'rith members in recent years, has been chosen to head a committee on ar¬ rangements for this afifair.
Many events will be scheduled to en¬ tertain all B'nai B'ritb members and their friends, such as dancing, sports, and contests of all descriptions. There will be a variety of entertainment for both young and old, and everyone attending Is assured of a day of real enjoynient, according to Mr. Gordon.
So don't forget the date, Sunday, July ICth, at Oak Park. Further details about the B'nai B'rith Picnic will appear in forthcoming Issues of the Chronicle.
Leo Yassenofi Heads Temple
Brotherhood for Coming
Season
At a reorganization meeting of the Brotherhood of BrytJ^n Road Temple Tuesday night, Leo Yassenoff was elected president; B. B. Friedman, vice-presi¬ dent; Samuel Shinbach, secretary; and Robert Weiler, treasurer. These men were chosen for the Board of Trustees: Allan Tarshish, A. B. Weinfeld, Dr. S. D. Edelman, Robert Lazarus, Robert Levy, M. L. Herzberg, Erwin Rosenthal, Leonard Kohn, R. L. Zalk, Ben Neus¬ tadt, Charles Cahen, Max Gumble and Clarence Isaacs.
Rabbi Samuel Gup presided at the meeting and outlined the plans and pur¬ poses of the organization, which will hold a series of dinner meetings in the Temple's new vestry hall, starting in the fall.
Until the rebuilding of the new addi-. tion, the Temple has lacked proper fa¬ cilities for holding such meetings, and the earlier brotherhoods have been obliged to seek other places for banquets and its aflfairs. It was the general coi^ scnsus of opinion that the real purposes of the organization can now be better serve with the clbser identification with the Temple thus made possible.
Although prominent outside speakers will occasionally be scheduled, the talent embodied in the organization itself will be utilized more than in the past.
In accepting the presidency Mr. Yas¬ senoff expressed his desirq to make the Brotherhood a constructive factor in the building of a greater Temple, and a com¬ mon social and spiritual meeting ground for all men interested in the -Temple's wel fare.
Max L. Herzberg .-will serve as dele¬ gate at .the Convention of. the .National Federation of Temple Brotherhoods to be held in Chicago June 18, 19 and 20.
Refreshments, including sandwiches furnished through the kindness of Mrs. Harry Freidenberg, were/served follow¬ ing the meeting, —" -
Hirschsprung Will Address Agudath Achim Sisterhood
Rabbi Morcdecai Hirschsprung will address the Slstei-hood of the Agudath Achini Cong, at their final ineeting and luncheon to be held Tuesday, June 13th, at the Agudath Achim Congregation.
Mrs. Bert Wolman and Mrs. E. M. Gordon are in charge of the arrange¬ ments. They will be assiste<l by Mrs, S- Goldman, Mrs. I. Nutis, Mrs. J. Kra¬ kowitz, Mrs. A. Shafer, Mrs. J. Zisktnd, Mrs. S. Topolosky, Mrs. S. Ruben and Mrs. N. Peer.,
The opcniiig prayer will be read by Mrs. Mordecai Hirschsprung. New members will be presented by Mrs. J. Krakowitz, membership chairman.
All members of the Sisterhood are urged to be present at thia closing meet¬ ing. Make your reservations at once by calling Mrs. E. M. Gordon, FA. 2820, or Mrs. B. Wolman, FA. 7390. ¦   ¦
JEWISH INFANTS* HOME OF OHIO THANKS ITS DONORS
The Board of Directors and the kid¬ dies of the Jewish Infants' Home of Ohio are deeply grateful to the follow¬ ing donors: Thirty-six lovely boys* suits from CoUIngwood Avenue Temple Sis¬ terhood, Toledo, under the able supervi¬ sion of Mrs. Edward That. Elinor June Levin gave ihe kiddies a treat of cookies, candy and jellies; Mrs. Sigmund Orn¬ stein,. a treat in honor of her daughter, Rhea's  birthday  anniversary.
Dr. Zipser, our more than faithful friend whom we would like to give spe¬ cial mention to for his kindness to the kiddies, gave them an automobile ride and picnic at the Zoo.
We thank all these kind friends most sincerely.
Gup to Address 0. S. U. Grads
Upon the invitation of Dr. George W. RIghtmire, president of Ohio State Uni¬ versity, Rabbi Samuel M. Gup of the Bryden Road Temple will on Monday, June 12th, deliver the baccalaureate ad¬ dress at the 1933 commencement exer¬ cises. It is the first time that this honor has been extended to a Rabbi in the his¬ tory of the University.
Pioneer Women Meet June 12
The Pioneer Women will hold their regular meeting Monday evening, June l^th, In the vestry rooms of the Agudath Achim Congregation. All members are urged to attend this important meeting, as plans for the annual picnic will be discussed. Mrs. Wm, Cofien and Mrs. J, Weiner are in charge of the arrange¬ ments for the Pioneer: Women's annual picnic to be held at Olentangy Park on Sunday, June 18th.
HILLEL    SPONSORS    SYM¬ POSIUM ON HITLERISM SUNDAY EVENING
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Rev. M. H. Lichliter
Widespread interest throughout the city is being evinced in the symposium on "Hitlerism and Its Significance," which win take place tomorrow (Sun¬ day) evening at 8 o'clock, at the K. of C. Hall, State and Sixth Streets, The event is being sponsored by the B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation at Ohio State University;
This great interest of all groups—non- Jewish as well as Jewish—is due to three definite causes: The subject for discus¬ sion—the present situation in Germany— is pne^of'.great appeal;^ four men
who wiir speak are all outstanding lead¬ ers in their- respective fields; the treat¬ ment of the question will be objective and will not be confined to one specific angle, but from four different viewpoints.
Professor Herbert A. Miller, who, un¬ til two years ago, was professor of sor ciology at Ohio State Univei-sity and is now lecturer at Bryn Mavvr, will discuss the subject from the sociologist's point of view. Dr. Miller has given lectures throughout the world, and his return to Columbus is keenly anticipated.
Professor Walter- Dorari of the de¬ partment of history at Ohio State Uni¬ versity, who will present his impartial views from the historian's standpoint, is in daily touch with events in Germany and other European countries. He has visited in Germany during the past year, studying conditions there, and receives newspapers daily from all European countries.
Dr. M. H; Lichliter, spiritual leader of the First Congregational Church, will present a minister's ideas on the subject. Dr. iLichliter is known throughout the country for his fine lectures and interest¬ ing views on topics of the day.
Rabbi Lee J. Levinger, director of the B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation at Ohio State University, autlior of various books and lecturer, will participate in the dis¬ cussion as the Rabbi.
Professor Henry. R. Spencer, head of the department of political science at Ohio State University, will be chairman for the evening. Professor Spencer, an outstanding scholar on international af¬ fairs, has acted in a similar capacity for meetings of the Foreign Policy Associa¬ tion, and will preside over the general discussion and questions that will follow the symposium.
Tickets, which are selling at thirty-five cents, may be secured at the door.
The Ohio State University Alumni Committee of Cleveland will sponsor a symposium on ''Hitlerism and America" at the Euclid Avenue Temple in that city on Tuesday evening, June 13. Those taking part will be: Professor Doran, Professor Miller, Mrs. Dorothy Fuld- heim and Rabbi Barnett R. Brickner. Mr. Harry Elconin is chairman in charge of arrangements.
B'nai B'rith Convention to Be
Held in South Bend,
JunelMZ-13
8lBt Meeting of District No. 2 to Bc Called World's Fair Convention
The 81st annual convention of District No. 2, of the B'nai B'rith, will be held this year in South Bend, Ind., June Uth, 12lh and 13th. Delegates and visitors, representing GO lodges, will bc present from the following states: Ohio, Indi¬ ana, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas, Colo¬ rado, New Mexico aiid Wyoming. Sev¬ eral hundred guests arc expected. Of¬ ficers of District No. 2 are Samuel Gold¬ stein, President, Lorain, Ohio; Joseph Cohen, First Vice-President, ICansas City, Kansas; Louis Kranitz, Second Vice-President, St. Joseph, Mo.; Treas¬ urer, Lou M. Frank, Toledo, Ohio; Sec¬ retary, Leonard H. Freiberg, Cincinnati, Ohio.
This convention will be known as the "1933 World's Fair Convention" on ac¬ count of the close proximity of South Bend to Chicago.
The convention will open Sunday morn¬ ing, June Uth, and continue through Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. ' Head¬ quarters will be at the Oliver Hotel. There will be an informal reception and dance Saturday night, June 10th.
On Monday night, there will bc a for¬ mal dinner and dance at the Oliver Ho- . tel. The principal speaker on,this occa¬ sion will be Sigmund Livingston of Chi¬ cago, head of the Anti-Defamation Com¬ mission. Election of officers and selec¬ tion of next convention city vvill take place Tuesday morning. At the Monday rioon luncheon, Rabbi Wm. M. Stern will speak on "The Future of the Jew."
The entertainment for the ladies is as (dllo-ws: Saturday night, informal recep¬ tion and dance; Sunday afternoon, musi- sale and tea; Sunday night,^ initiation of World's Fair Class; Monday noon, luncheon and bridge; Monday night, for¬ mal dinner .ball; Tuesday noon, luncheon and bridge. There will also be theatre parties and sight seeing trips and goU tournament.
Sidney G. Kusworm of Dayton, Ohio, will read the report of the Executive Committee Snnday night.
One of the high-Hghts of the Conven¬ tion will be the initiation of the "World's Fair Qass" on Sunday, June Uth, 7 :30 p. m., at the K. of C. There will be about 300 candidates in this class repre¬ senting every lodge in the state of In¬ diana. Following the initiation Richard E. Gutstadt, Chicago, 111., National mem-' bership director of the Order, will de¬ liver an address on "B'nai B'rith."
Among those from Columbus who will attend the convention in South Bend as delegates of Zion Lodge. No. 02 are: Justin L. Sillman, Louis Rosenthal, Dr. S. D. Edelman. Robert L. Mellman,WaI- ter Katz and Ben Z. Neustadt.
Ivreeyoh Society To Meet Wednesday at Deshler Hotel
The Ivreeyoh Society will hold its final meeting of the season on Wednesday, June 14th, at 2 o'clock at the Deshler- Wallick Hotel. Instailatioii of officers will take .place at this time. Mrs. Mor¬ decai Hirschsprung will install the of¬ ficers.
The entertainment program will include the pupils of Marie Sands, and a recita¬ tion by Thelma Jane Thall.
A social hour will follow the business session, and refreshments will be served. Mrs. I. L. Goldberg has been reelected president of the organization.
Zelizer at Hebrew School
Rabbi Nathan Zelizer of the East Broad Street Temple will supervise the classes of the Columbus Hebrew School from June 7th to June 15tb. Beginning Monday, classes.will be held from 9:30 a. m, until 2 p. m.