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WIDER SCOPE DRIVE OBTAINS NEWJMPETUS
OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1930
Card Party Monday Afternoon
Plans Completed for Deborah Society Ball
VOL. VIII—No. 5
Warburg Calls Conference of Communal Leaders for Allied Jewish Campaign
Although the affair is still a few weeks away the plans for the Deborah Society Ball at the Blackstone Hotel March 9 are virtually completJudging from the advance ticket /Chairman of Courtesy—each with an ed. Mrs. Max Fromkin, the general sales, a record attendance is expected , able corps of women—are all putting chairman, and her committee report to crowd the rooms of the eighth j forth their best efforts to make this all in readiness. floor of the Blackstone Hotel next a social and financial success. Mrs* Local B'nai B'rith Launches a Monday afternoon, February 17, at Irving Weiss is Chairman of the The purpose of the ball, in addition to providing a distinctive social affair Campaign for New two o'clock, when the Council of i Ticket Sale. for Omaha Jewry, is to raise funds Funds Jewish Women will hold its annual for the operation of the Talmud Bridge Tea. V Torah. Randall's orchestra has been Hebrew Club Is The Wider Scope Campaign of the secured. Tickets-are selling at one Sponsoring Open B'nai B'rith received new impetus' This affair has: been: ah annual one for some; years; each • year it has dollar each or two; dollars per couple. Wednesday, -when a local, drive was J Program Sunday Mrs. Fromkin's committee chairman launched, by the Omaha lodge at a! grown, and demanded larger and larare: Mrs. E. A, Meyers, Tickets; noon day luncheon at the Omaha ger accomodatioris." Last year the The Omaha Hebrew Club is extendproceeds of this "annual party helped Mrs. I. W. Rosenblatt, Program and ing to their members and friends a Athletic Club. All officers and memfurnish the Sun Eoom at the Wise bers of the executive board enlisted Richard L. Metcalfe, newly appoint- Mr. Harry Weiner, chairman of com- coordial invitation to attend their Hospital. "It is impossible to estimas workers. ed Mayor of Omaha, will be the prin- mittee from the men's organization. lodge rooms Sunday, February the A city wide campaign, will; be con- ate how many hours of waiting were cipal speaker at the February meet16th, 3:30 p.m., at the Community in this cheerful room for in o f t h e r ducted by them for a period of one brightened Center. A program of varied musipatients ~~and relatives"who ~have'| S Brotherhood of Temple week. Two-year • pledges will be passed the threshold of the Wise cal talent, dancing and speech-making sought from Omaha Jewry to aid in Hospital during this yast year," the has been arranged for- the entercarrying on the Wider Scope work of Council heads pointed out. "Surely, tainment. New York.—Announcement has man of the. Administrative Committee the B'nai B'rith. , Over ten thousand this is a worthy cause." Irvin Stalmaster, assistant attor- been made by Mr. Felix M. Warburg J of the Jewish Agency for Palestine, dollars Has already been received ney general, 'will be- the principal that a national conference will be will, with others to be announced This year the proceeds of the Anfrom initial pledges. speaker. He has for his. subject held at Washington, D. C , on Satur- later, serve as honorary chairman. • The~.~ principal activities/ of the nual Bridge Tea will help swell the "Court-Room Experiences". Other day -nightjMaTch' 8th and the follow- As set forth in Mr. Warburg's ancoffers of the Scholarship Fund, a Wider Scope have been devoted to talent thus far obtained are: Cantor ing day, to organize the Allied Jew- nouncement, in which he describes it new departure in Social Service for the Anti-Defamation league of the Kahanowitch, Rose Brandeis, Syl- ish Campaign for $6,000,000 for the as one of the most important fundBarish toj Head Drive; Rabbi S. B'nai" B'rith, the Hillel Foundation, the Omaha Council of Jewish Women. via Silverman, Gertrude Oruch, the purpose o£ the Joint Distribution raising efforts in the history of the Similar work is carried.on by CounBengis Leads and the A.Z.A. Bishoff sisters, and Annette Riklin Committee and the Jewish Agency. Jews of America, the Allied Jewish cil Sections in over one hundred Cultural The Anti-Defamation league has cities in the United States. will offer Sana Marion Blank, the Invitations to attend the conference Campaign, will seek to raise $6,000,been conducted internationally by the M. F. Levenson, head of the local Dolgoff sisters, and Beaulah Kay. which will be held at the Hotel 000 for the year 1930, for the folorder for the past three years to de- In the near future the Council will Zionist organization, has announced Washington, in the national capital, lowing purposes: Cantor S. Kahanowitch has promfend the Jewish name wherever it is announce the recipient of it's first that an intensive drive for new mem- ised several numbers which have not have been extended to leaders of 1) To provide funds for continuScholarship. Surely this is another . assailed.', At present this consists bers of the Zionist Organization will been heard in Omaha before. Sam Jewish communal effort in all parts ing the work of the Joint Distribution worthy cause that calls for the suplargely in educating the non-Jew as be launched soon in Omaha. M. M. Klaver, local attorney and president of the United States and Canada. Committee in rebuilding the lives of the real character of his fellow Jew. port- of every Jewish woman in Barish will be chairman of the.cam- of the Omaha Hebrew Club, will preThe campaign will be headed by ] thousands of destitute Jews in EastOmaha. By making wise use of the opportunpaign. side. ••'•--...• • em Europe and JRussia, and Paul Baerwald, David M. Bressler, In addition to the pleasure of playities offered for public enlightenment Mr. Barish, who , came to Omaha Judge William M. Lewis (of Phila- 2) to put into effect the program by the forums of Chambers of Com- ing to aid this worthy cause there is last year, was very active in Zionist delphia) and Morris Rothenberg as adopted last August at Zurich, of the added anticipation oof taking merce and similar' organizations, efwork in Sioux City, having headed home one of the many attractive and co-chairman. From these a national j the enlarged Jewish Agency for Paforts are being made to bring about the group there. "With a man as Contributes to Loan useful prizes that -will be offered, •chairman be chosen. Mr. War-1 lestine. * a better understanding of the Jew. Society Fourth Time burg, whowill capable as Mr. Barish leading the A half hour at the- tea table will The Joint Distribution Committee, is chairman of the Joint Through the Hillel Foundation the conclude the afternoon's program. drive," Mr. Levenson stated, "I feel which was organized late in 1014 and Distribution Committee, and chairMrs. Israel Malashock, mother of B'nai B'rith has established Jewish confident that we will obtain the of which Mr. Warburg has been Mrs. B. A. Simon, Chairman of Richard L. Metcalfe centers at nine universities where largest membership the Zionist or- Harry and Jake Malashock, contriChairman since its inception, has adWays and Means; Mrs. David Feder, Jewish students may in congenial ganization ever had in Omaha; espec- buted $100.00 to the Jewish Free Loan ministered almost $100,000,000 consurroundings maintain their Jewish Chairman of the Scholarship Fund; Israel to be held; in the vestry• rooms iallly, since the spirit of the Jewry Society fund in memory of her partributed by the Jews of this country Mrs. Harry Rachman, Chairman of of Temple Israel-Wednesday, Feb- is so indicative of success. A great ents, Hirsh and Sarah Malashock, Mr. contacts," and develop a genuine infor the reconstruction of the lives of Hospitality; and Mrs. I. Zeigler, ruary 19. terest in Jewish affairs. many have already^ declared their in- H. A. Wolf, head of the Free Loan the Jews of Eastern Europe, imThe February dinner has been tention of joining and becoming ac- Society, has announced. •""«. -Ar-similHr-purpose in effect is ac^ poverished by the World Wat and bynaniend the "Patriotic Dinner", be- tive." complished by the A.ZA. chapters This is the fourth $100.00 contripolitical and economic conditions that cause it is sandwiched between Linsponsored by "the B'nai B'rith. These The committees and captaios wil bution that Mrs. Malashock made to have arisen as a result of post-war coln's birthday and Washington's be announced next week. chapters form-a junior organization the Free Loan Fund in memory of conditions. Beginning its work along birthday. The Mayor will make a - Rabbi Abraham Bengis -of the Con- departed loved ones. "It is the most President of Nebraska Power relief and palliative lines, feeding, for boys between the ages of 16 and patriotic talk^ Special features are servative Synagogue has accepted wonderful thing to see this lady save 21. Through ' the A.Z.A. the Jewish Company. Active in City's medical and housing activities for being planned. youth is brought in direct contact the chaimanship of the Cultural and the pennies which come to her as Affairs • millions of Jewish war, pogrom and with all phases of Jewish life. HO More than 100 • are expected to .;at- Program Committee of the local gifts &om the children and as soon as expulsion victims, the Joint DistribuDenver, Colorado (Special Corres- I tend the dinner, which will begin Zionist group. His committee wil of these chapters have already been she has accumulated $100.00 brings it U1 forty 1 0 pondence).—The completion of i^"" * "'•y *' ' promptly at 6:30 o'clock, according to include J. J. Friedman, Philip M. in as a contribution to the Free Loan 1929 was James E. Davidson, presifounded in various localities throughgram in step with the changing poyears of service in the American, A b e S c h i m m e l > secretary. out the United States and Canada. Rlutznick, Dr. O. C. Belzer, Harry Fund," Mr. Wolf stated in comment- dent of the Nebraska Power Co., a litical and economic conditions in The local drive will serve to supply Rabbinate by Rev. Dr. Wm S Fried- j The-Brotherhood-of = Temple Israel Mendelson, Rose Fine of the Junior ing or her latest contribution. former king oof. Ak-Sar-Ben, and Europe. a p r o g r a m a n d e r iti additional funds so that these' activi- man is being commemorated by the .,, j Hadassah, and Mrs. Abe Weinstein "How wonderful it would be if we chairman of the committee •which The Jewish Agency for Palestine, ties can be carried on successfully in Jewish community of Denver with n e w , e ] e c t e d o f f i c e r s / of the Senior Hadassah. had more of such ladies in this cityt" last fall raised $100,000 for the Ne- in which are included an equal numimpressive ceremonies on February j the future as they have in the past. ber of non-Zionist members, has been, 14th and 15th. created pursuant to the terms of the Leadership in this celebration is British Mandate over Palestine, being taken by the members of Conwhereby it was agreed that all clasgregational Emahuel whose spiritual ses of Jews are to be called upon leader Rabbi Friedman has been since, to cooperate in the developement of his graduation' from the Hebrew Palestine. The purposes of the JewUnion College in Cincinnati in 1889. isl. Agency as enlarged, ai-e to deal This is the only pulpit which Rabbi with such matters as tiie promotion Thoroughly Experienced in All Friedman in the four decades of his of agricultural colonization in PalesBranches of Painting, ministry. - .-.-.. . , tine based on Jewish labor, the inDecorating The anniversary celebration will be Ciease of Jewish immigration within Following in the .footsteps of their inaugurated., with special services in the capacity of the country to absorb father who recently passed away, Temple Emanuei on Friday evening, it, and assistance in its cultural, saniHymen, Albert and Louis Shrier have February 14th. Guest speakers will tary, hygienic and industrial developorganized under the name of Max be -Rev. Dr. Wm. Rosenau of. Baltiment. Shrier's Sons Painting - Contractors more; Rev. Dr. David Lefkowitz of "Important as this campaign is . . . By DAVID E. HIRSCH and are continuing the work carried Dallas) President of the Central Confrom the standpoint of the needs, we Is orthodox Judaism advancing or fact. The graduates have all been college was hardly thought of as a on by their father for the past 19 ference of American Rabbis; and ar.*. trying to meet in the reconstrucRabbi Moise Bergman of Pueblo, Col- declining in America? This oft- well placed, and—attesting the qual- practical possibility, the seminary years in Omaha. tion of Palestine and the rehabilitaThey will do all branches of. paint- orado. Greetings of^ the non-Jewish asked question receives one decisive ity of their training—are serving to idea found ready lodgment in the tion of our people throughout Easting and decorating, specializing on community of Denver will also be answer in the growth—almost over- the great satisfaction of their res- minds of many, once the propagatern Europe," Mr. "Wai-burp comnight, it seems—of the Hebrew The- pective communities, and some with ing seeds were sowed. This may be ...... fine home decorating instead of large given. mented, "it is equally important, in commercial work. They will also On Saturday evening a formal ban- ological college, situated in Chicago, marked distinction. seen from the widespread support that through this effort, all elements James E. Davidson on behalf of which Rabbi Morris trary to the popular notion, ; Con will be given at the -Brown continue with their new wholesale which the project received from the N. Taxon and Rabbi S. S. Siegel however, the turning out of rabbis start.' Many communities maintain braska Diamond Jubilee. He was ir. American Jewry, regardless of and retail paint and wallpaper store Palace Hotel. so-called religious and political dif•visited Omaha last week. : at 1314 North 24th St. and teachers does not constitute the the college, the number of contribu- elected as the recipient of this honor ferences, can find opportunity to ally Already a powerful factor for traAssisting their father for several bulk of the college's functions. As i tors exceeding ten thousand. The at the city hall Tuesday evening by themselves in one great, common ditional Judaism in Omaha Post No. 1 of the American Jewish cause, in which they y.ill be E a b b i s ie e1 years, the boys have become thor- Pioneer Women to; JL.?* I t . e ' secretary of the col- need and desire had long been felt western and southern states, the lege, pointed out, the Beth Medrash by many to whom traditional Judaoughly familiar with his manner of rendering the greatest measure of Sponsor a Bazaar college, o r Beth Medrash LTorah, L ^ ^ aann iinstitution n s t i t u t i o n oof f hhigher igher conducting work and have also on ism was dear; it merely required a iirst citizen has so been chosen. help in the realization of our ideals A resident of the city for 13 years, for the economic find cultural rerecord all of the special paint form- The Pioneer Womens Organization is an eight year's outgrowth of the H e b r e w l e a m i n t w M c h s f c u d e n t s someone with the determination and bv his active interest* ,.,.. ,. , ., T - „ , ulas used exclusively by their father. for Chalutzos of Palestine, wall give faith and _energy of a sniair group, come in exactl the same w organizing talent needed to bring it Mr. Davidson, . . . t, ' . ' . , , . . habitation of the Jews of Eastern in philanthropic, social and civic i _ , , •_ . . One son has been concentrating on a bazaar on Sunday March. 9th at and notably one man—Rabbi Saul as they .. , , go to . an American .„ . to fruition. would , , , . ., i Europe and for Palestine, one of the com„* , . , * , the contracting work for the past the Ljibor Lyceum, 22nd and Clark Silber, founder and president t. university for non-Jewish education. Nor was it that Rabbi Silber found w^rk,' has , become , . , ., H i e national headquarters ofr < the "I believed that traditional Judat v s leaders, said the citation' , , , , , . , „ . •,. . three years, and wilt take care of the Streets. time heavy on his hands and was m u m J C O I-D-D U4-UT Allied Jewish Campaign will be a t read by Samuel R. Reynolds, the Leg. • vv * estimating. T The proceeds of -the bazaar is for demands of American life and that, teachers graduated so far represents therefore tempted by the formidable ion's . , * . *. 415 Lexington Avenue in (New lorfc f f national committeeman from Five men" who have been in the the Women's Colonies in Palestine. City. State and local organizations given its proper sustenance and cen- scores of others who attended with- task. On the contrary, he was and Nebraska, is a singularly much-occupied man. employ of Mr." Max Shrier for the Many practical and beautiful ar- ters of nourishment it would always bhe training are being rapidly established. "In consideration of the inspiration Known as a speaker in many compast five to eight years are also ticles will be on sale. Anyone wish- re-assert its true vitality and regain received here professionally. from his exemple and the. continuing with his sons years ago this center o£ He- munities, he was at the time rabbi resulting resulting irom HIS exemjut: aim uro £, -,. ing to contribute for the bazaar are its proper strength and" in fluence." Ib r aTen i c of one of the largest orthodox con"We are fully capable of carrying asked, to call the following comSo said Rabbi Silber in answer to learning' was scarcely dreamed accomplishments resulting from his &O??l??l£YS L^flOSCJl on" the most delicate of decorating mittee: Mrs. J. Kaplan, 2234 Miami, my question as to. what actuated of - T o d a y ifc occupies a massive gregations of Chicago, a leader in works, the American Legion cites to Head Grocers work, and -hope the people of Omaha Webster 5454; Mrs.. J. Feldman, him in founding this, the only or- three-story building, of most mod- post-war relief work, and active in him as the resident of greater Omaha will give us an opportunity of prov- 2424 Burdette, Jackson 5533; Mrs. H. thodox seminary west of New York. € r n equipment, housing three de- numerous charities. So that an ad- who during the year 1929 contributed Louis! Sommer, outstanding in local ing to. them that the work will be Okun, 1434 N. 18th St., Webster The eight years' progress of this Partments: the preparatory depart- ditional major task, such as building the most to the city of Omaha in g r o c e r s circles and prominent memcarried on with the same care, quali- 1642. unique institution seems ample vin- men*» the teachers' department; and the Hebrew Theological college from disinterested and unselfish service, ber of the Jewish community, was idea to concrete reality, might conty and honesty as carried on by our dication of Rabbi Silber's labors. To- the rabbinics department. And now ceivably—and excusably—have found unassociated with his vocation or per- elected president of the Omaha Refather," the. Shrier boys stated. . sonal interests," the citation con- tail Grocers' association at the an~ day its student body of over 400 is a spacious new addition is being him unready, however willing. cluded. "It will be our sincere pleasure to POSTPONE MEETING nual board meeting of the organizacompleted, to contain its large. libragathered from every state and sevWhile the citation did not state, tion Thursday evening, February 6. When I mentioned this phase of assist in your decorating problems . The regular meeting of the Study eral foreign countries. Its gradu- ry of Judaica and Hebraica. At juid carry out the last wishes of our Group of. the Ladies Auxiliary of the ates may be found as far west as present it consists of fifteen thou- the matter, Rabbi Silver grew it is thought Mr. Davidson's aggresI. Moskovitz, also well-known in sive leadership in raising $100,000 the community, was chosen treasurer, father that his business be carried Conservative Synagogue will be post- Utah, east to Pennsylvania, south to sand volumes, many of them old and thoughtful. on in the same conscientious, poned on account of the Council Texas, and even in Canada. "The 'job' appealed to me," he fot the staging of the Nebraska Dia- succeeding to that office Sam Somrare, and the number is being instraight-forward manner with a high Bridge Tea which will be held Mon., answered, presently, "because it mond Jubilee and the Ak-Sar-Ben mer, who has served as treasurer for The demand for traditionally creased steadily. quaity of 'workmanship guaranteed." Feb: 17, (Continued on page 7). IS years. •?•, trained rabbis is a demonstrated •Yet, though a decade ago the. (Continued on page 8->
$6,000,000 to Be Raised; $3,500,000 to the Joint Distribution Committee, $2,500,000 to Jewish Agency
TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD TO HEAR METCALFE
T O MEET ON MARCH 8, 9
ZIONIST PLAN A MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN SOON
JAMES DAVIDSON CHOSEN OMAHA'S "FIRST ( M E N "
#YEARMINISTRY OF RABBI FRIEDMAN BEING CELEBRATED
MAX SHRIEK'S SONS TO CONTINUE WITH FATHER'S BUSINESS
"Orthodox Judaism Wholly Consistent With the Demands of American Life" So Believed a Chicago Rabbi Ten Years Ago, and a Large Educational Institution Is Result of His Faith