Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1927-07-01

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Conference of Rabbis Opens Its Sessions At Cape May, N. J.
Ueform Leaders From Every
Sod ion of the U. S. Attend
38th Annual Meet
RABIUS MAKK PLEAS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACK
Take Stand Against Anti-Jewish
Discrintination in Kings
County Hospital
CAPir MAY,. {J. T. A.)-Thc thirty- ciKliih annual loinciilimi of tlic Central Oiiiforcncc of Arnericuu Rahhis opened last iiighl in ConRrrss Hall. Kahhl Louis I. Wolsey of rhil:Kicli)liia, iiresident of the Conftrencc, in the ))rchi(lt:nt'q mti-=.- v.igc, uiv«I the rcnaissruici: of Jewish scholar Rhip.
"Kol only must the Krwit scholarly renaissance which Is iicrvaclinf? Jewry particularly in this country he encouraged in adherence to the ancehlral faith, and dircclc<l toward the advanceineiit thereof, but die aiil of the Jc\\.i.sh laity should he souRlit to foster the Je>visli students and thinkers into purposeful achievement/' declared Dr. Wolsey.
"The groups in Judaism that are learned in so many a secular hcicnce and art and history arc abysmally iRnoraut of the well-springs of Jewish thought and Hfe. Here we have an opportunity ior a new ren.iisf.ancc. The time Jias conic for our conference to fiive lo a Jewish scholarship that liait kept pace with the new discovery of biology, pbychnloRy, philosophy and history such studies as the God idea, Judaism and the doctrine of e\olution, the election of Israel, the cfFicieacy of prayer, the doctrine of im¬ mortality, the authority of the Bible in Judaism, The scientific and .scholarly ac¬ tivities of our niany Jewish students and thinkers could bc tangibly and restfuily encouraged if the laymen of Jewry could be Riven to sec the value to Judaism of more intensive studies in Jewish litera¬ ture. Our people respond liberally to all forms of philanthropic enterprises but they have not jet learned to give liberally to Jewish science," Dr. Wolsey stated. A Dead Issue
Anti-Scniilisni is considered somewhat of a dead issue in Jewish religious thought he said.
"In facing the task of awakening the religious conscience we have passed be¬ yond the obsolete stimulance of anti- Semitism to provoke our people into re¬ ligious committance. Thank God, the fever of Jewish hatred is passing from the souls of nations. The problem.? of life arc too nianifold and too complex to resort to tht; scapegoat method of fimling a solution."
Religious tolerance was reaffirmed by Dr. Wolsey as a principle ol the con¬ ference. "He reaftirins our Jewish po¬ sition in a inissionaryizing world 4hat each man shall' have the right to ivorship God in his own way and that religious disayreeniL-nt should he no bar to an hon¬ est and uncalcnlating friendship. We {Continued on page 4)
Justice Brandeis' Readiness To Return To Participation In Zionist Affairs Creates Excitement At Big Atlantic City Convention
Opposition Group Headed hy Emanuel Neumann—No Objection Raised to Hrandeis' Return, But  Ilia Proposed  Leadership Throujyh Proxy Declared Insuflicicnt.—Lipslcy, In Presiden¬ tial Messaffe, Takes Exception To Placing Zionist Movement Under "Tutelage."—Emphasizes Need Of Reorganization In New York, London and Jerusalem.—Other Vital Questions Discussed
IMPRESSION CREATED RY FELIX M. WAR¬ BURG'S MESSAGE URGING UNITY IN ZIONIST RANKS; 756 DELEGATES PRESENT AT THE
OPENING SESSION OF CONVENTION
Local Chapter of the A. Z. A. Was Officially
Installed June 15
At the last meeting of the local chap¬ ter of thu Aleph Zadek Aleph held Wed¬ nesday evening, June loth, at the Hast Uroad Street Temple, Charles Rosen- banm, Denver attorney, ofTicially installed the chapter and delivered an address on the sublime purposes of the Junior Order ol the B'nai B'rilh and pointed out in what ways this organization trains Jew¬ ish boys for the leadership in Israel.
He traced the history of the A. Z. A. froni the time of its organization t'arly ill the year 1021 to the present time. It now comprises over fifty chapters in every section of the United States, every¬ where enlisting the co-operation of lead¬ ing Jewish business and professional men who have been convinced of its salient influence,
Mr. Itosenbaum emphasized the three fold aim of the A. Z. A.: (I) Attach¬ ment of the boys to Judaism; (2) The disseniination of Jewish knowledge among 4he Jewish members; {'\) The prepara¬ tion of the members ft»r future B'nai B'rith service and leadership in Jewish life. He also asserted that among its aims are the abatement of racial prejudice!. ¦• and bifiotry aud the stimulation of in¬ terest in educatitinal and liumanitarian ciideavors.
The following ofTiccrs were installed by attorney Rosenbaum: Sanford I-akin, President; William Goodnian, vice-presi¬ dent; Morse Uosenbluni, secretary; Cecil Shustick, treasurer; Samuel Luper, ser¬ geant-at-arms; Arthur SeiT; Monitor; Nathan Smoller, Chaplain; Donald Tush¬ bant, assistant Chaplain.
Morse Rosenblum represented the lo¬ cal A. Z. A, chapter at the convention of the Order at DesMoines, Iowa, June 'JfJth, aOtli and July 1st.
ATf^ANTlC CITY, N. J.—(J. T. A.)—With serious prohlt-ms cnnfu«uinr the Zionist niovcinciu tlie woild over, parlicnlarly effecting the situation iu P,ilc;.- tine, atid emphasizing the urgent need of reorganisation in tin; American organisa¬ tion, the annual convention ()f the Zionist Organization of Anierira, marking the ;iOth anniversary of its existence, went into session late Sunday afternoon at the Chelsea Hotel here.
Seven hundred and fifty-six delegates, representing iiumtTous Zionist districls and rcgion.4, as well as contributors to the United Palestine Apjieal and Iladnssali, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, were in attendanee. Of this number 427 rcprcscnlcd Zionist districts, 258 Hadas-sah, 21 the Order Sons of Zion and ;i7 representing United PalcHtinc Appeal contributors who were given representa¬ tion hy special invitation of the administration.
Interest in the problems facing the Zionist movement was in evideuLC among the delegates to a nuicli greater extent than that observed in previous years, due to the fact that the opening .session and the week-end days prior to the formal opening, passed under the spell of echoes of the Cleveland Zionist convention which ushered in a new period in the history of American Ztonistn» since the split with the Hrandcis group occurred. Although no oiVirial pronouncement was made to that effect, reports circulated by leaders of a recently formed oppositional group, gave the' impression lo the delegates that a return of Louis D. Brandeis, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, u,'as an immediate ]>ossihility, pro¬ vided that certain conditions are met. These reports gave rise to heated discussion which found expression in lobby conversations in caucuses called by groujis of delcg.itcs, who were adherents cither of the adniini-stration or of the oppositional group. The group was said to he headed by Emanuel Neumann, l^xeaitive Chairman of the United Palestine Appeal, and member of the Administrative Committee of the Zionist Organization of America.
Neumann's Reaignatinn
It was stated that a month ago Mr. Xeumann submitted his resignation from the Administrative Committee due to difTcrences which had arisen between him and the committee. Others who were identified with tbc opposition were Israel Gold¬ berg, Publicity Director of the United Palestine Appeal and Morris Zcldin, Xew York director of the'United Palestine Appeal. It appeared that discussions caused by the opposition would lead to a markeil division in the ranks of the Zionist membership.
A calming influence in this direction was the message received by the con¬ vention from Mr. Felix M. Warburg, Iwinker and philanthropist, chairman of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, who recently returned from Palestine where he visited as one of the members of the Joint Palestine Survey Commission of the Jewish Agency. The message of Mr. Warburg, which'was received with a long oi'ation, read as follows:
"Regretting my inability to be present, I hope that your meeting will result in a united effort to all interested in the huilding of Palestine to furnish the people entrusted \vith your executive duties at Jerusalem with the financial and moral backing' they need. No personal preference must he permitted to endanger the situation which is serious enough as it ia. Dr. Weizmann is sacrificing his time and I am afraid his health in the cause and his .self-sacrificing cfTorts ought  to  be  supported   with  unanimous  enthusiasm.    Best   wishes."
Similar was the effect of messages of Dr. Chaim Weizmann and Judge Otto A, Rosalsky. "If peace in Jewry in general h so essential a factor in the fulfill¬ ment of our highest aims, how much more essential is it in our own ranks? We require all onr energies for the aceoniplishment of the stupendous task before ns. l''or this reason we hope that the remarkable demonstration of confidence and loyalty that inarkcd the recent celebration of your president's (I-ouis Lipsky's) 50th birthday, and of his completion' of twenty-five yeais devoted service to our cause, will be renewed on the occasion <)f your convention. With him as your leader you have gained your present commanding position in nur movement and under his continued guidance you will assuredly he able to render still more valuable contributions to the return of Kretz Israel," Dr. VV^eizmann's message reads.
In his message. Dr. Weizmann, reviewing the present amdition in Falcstine and in Zionism, referred to mistakes that have been made.
"It is true, we have made mistakes, but let us learn the lessons of past experience, letr us but amend our mistakes and multiply onr efforts, and we need not have any doubt whatsoever that llrctz Israel will fulfill all onr hopes " Brandeis* Readiness to Return The interest of the delegates in the reorganization (Cuestion and the possible return of Justice Brandeis to Zionist leadership was intensified when <'iction along these lines was taken by the leaders of the Hadassah convention which was in scssiim Iierc for several days. Interest centered aroinid the text of a letter which was not nindc public but had been addressed hy Justice Brandeis to Mr, Jacob dc Haas, formerly Executive Secretary of the Zionist Organization of America, prior to the Cleveland convention. In this letter Justice Brandies expressed his readiness to lend his moral and financial aid to the American Zionist Orgtuiization, as well as to take au active part in the affairs of the Organization, at such time as would not interfere with his judicial duties. This participation was to be forthcoming only if certain conditions were met. The nature of these conditions were not specified by the s|>onsors of the movement, but it was learned that it would involve a general change of personnel in the administration of, the Ziimist Organization and would also call for an interregimm period. According to this pro^Msal the present Zi(>ni<>t copvention would not elect an administration for the forthcoming year but rather a conunission of ten or fifteen to be composed of men who arc to he approved hy Justice Brandeis, to bring ab<mt the reorganization of the organization and  to  institute  such  policies as  would remedy the situation  in   Palestine.
It was learned that the leaders of the Hadassah Organization, while not in favor of ousting the Lipsky administration in toto, was in favor of the proposal of a provisional commissin with tn^ mrticipatin of Justice Brandeis. Nevertheless, the Hadassah convention todl^ Vio direct action on this <jueslion. The matter was disposed of by a rcs<i^utioit\which gives the Hadassah delegates free hand in voting on the subject at thcftteiicral Zionist convention.
The proposal was heatedly discussyJ in the administration camp. At a nieeting of the conunittec held Sund^| morning the subject was thoroughly discussed. It was learned that aVthoucW no objections were raised against the reentry of Justice Brandeis to ac|iye yeadership in the Zionist movement, doubt was expressed whetf^K Justice Bitbitddis would fmd it possible to resume active leadership, It wa^* atsa argt^di^thaVVu leadership by proxy, would not meet the needs of the hour. ^V*'
The convention was fttrmkllj cpeueil at 3 p. ni. at the Chelsea Hotel. Following greetint;s of tJie' j^resentative of the local Zionist Committee, and by Mr. Persky, City CounsellorN>f Atlantic City, in behalf of the mayor, Mr. Lipsky delivered the prcsideut> messufee.
Takes Vigorous tSxception In his message the president of the Zionist Organization of America took vigorous exception to the efforts of those who would place the Zionist movement under what he termed to bc a "tutelage." He emphasized tlie need of reorgatiization of Zionittt forces, botli in the United States, in Loudon and in Jerusalem, and presentetl a plan which would, in his opinion, offer a solution. He objected, however, to what he termed tlic "dry eflTiciency system" which represents iiothinir {CoHHnued oh pagt 4)
Felix M. Warburg Reports on Conditions
Obtaining in Palestine, Russia and Poland
300 Leaders Pay Tribute lo Chairman of American .Icwish Joint Distribution Commitlee—Is Hopeful of Palestine Devel¬ opment in the Near Future—Describes Progress of Colonization Work in Russia—Emphasizes Con¬ structive Relief Features in J. D. C. Work in Poland
INDICATES THE FUTURE COURSE OF THE
DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE'S WORK ABROAD
lion. Alfred M. Cohen, International President of the I. O. B. B, with Ral>bi Louis L. Mann (right) of Chicago, sailed last week for Ijlurope on board the S. S. Leviathan. Mr. Cohen has been invited to address many across-seas B'nai B'rilh lodges.
Hadassah Woinen Raised $750,000 for Palestine During the Past Year
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.~CJ. T, A.) More than 500 delegates, representing every section of the country, were present at the opening of the I'Mh aimnal conven¬ tion of the Hadassah Women's Zionist Organization. Mrs. Irma Lindheim, na¬ tional president, in submitting her report to the convention pointed out that Jla- dassah's "steady growth in every depart¬ ment of work and the trend of its de¬ velopment along organization lines during the last year demonstrate how capable it has been of adhering to its autonomy in America and m^jintaining its specific pur¬ pose in Palestine at the same time that it has strengthened its position in the world of Zionist affairs."
The report staled that American wo¬ men raised three-quarters of a million dollars for Palestine through Hadassah, the women's Zionist Organization of America, for the year ending June 1, ac¬ cording to a report of the National Board ]iresented by Mrs. Lindhehn, at the open¬ ing sessiim at the Ritz Carlton Hotel.
More than $50(1,000 was for medical and health work which Hadassah con¬ ducts in Palestine and for new ho.spital buildings. The rest, raised througli the United Palestine Appeal, was for general Zionist undertakings. In addition, the Hadassah members sent linens and gar¬ ments valued at more than ^(iO.UUO to Palestine.for twenty-five institutions.
The total number of chapters repre¬ sented at the convention is ^70, or 24 more than at the last convention. The membership of these chapteri. is 31,000, 6,000 more than last year. The work of Hadassah is spread over H7 states in the Union.
Reports submitted by the treasurer, Mrs. Dorothy Lefkowitz, showed that Hadassah raised for all its purposes dur¬ ing the fiscal year ending June 1, the to¬ tal of *li%,4f)8. Since 1!J22, when the organization became autonomous, Ha- <lassah has raised !f!3,017,0;j7. Miss Stella Bernian, national president of Junior Hadassah, reported the existence of 20(i units, showing an increase of 05 over last year. The total membership is 8,3'2C or 1,800 more than last year.
Louis Lipsky, president of the Zionist Organization of America, greeted the Hadassah conventioiL As a preliminary to the convention, a conference was held by officers of regional units to discuss plans for further organization of units throughout the country. Mrs. Anna Moscowitz Kross, of New York, presided at this meeting.
The convention session will close Sat¬ urday night.
NTAV VORK, JUNK 21. (J. T. A,)—The weUnmc of American Jewish leaders Ut Felix M. Warburg upon his return from visits to Palestine, Russia and Poland during his trip around the world, was expressed hy Louis Marshall, president of the American Jewish committee, who acted as toastmastvr at tlie dinner on Thnrsda> evening, at the Hotel Astor.
Over IJOO prominent Jewish leaders from New York and otlier cities were prescnl. '
The gathering was arranged as a personal tribute to Mr. Warburg hy T-ouis Marshall. David A. Brown, Paul Baerwald, Col. Herbert 11. Lehman and James X. Rosenberg. Mr, Marshall and Mr. Brown were the only speakers Ijesides Mr. Warburg.
"We all feci to you a debt of gratitude, Mr. Warburg," Mr. Marshall de¬ clared, "not merely for liaving taken this trip for the purpose of assuring us nf the worlhwhileiiess of our effprts, our endeavors, of the satisfactory way in which tiie work we arc doing and have been trying lo do has been done and Is heing done, of satisfying us that wc have not built our.house upon the sands, but upon the . solid rock of practicability. We also feel that here is an opportunity at least for us to enable you lo appreciate a tithe of the love and afTection, the trust and confidence that every Jew of the United Stales feels for you,
IN A SINGLE SENTENCE
"It is difficult, exceedingly difficult for a man to tell another man to his face what he thinks of him und it is equally diflicult and perhaps multiplied hy the number of people who are here for each and all of us to say the same thing, I will therefore merely sa\ in a single sentence what wc feel. \i we are called upon to express the highest praise that we wish to bestow upon anybody, we will say, and should say:  "May you be like Felix Warburg!"
Following the report of Mr. Paul Baerwald on the progress of the collections of the Joint Distributiim Committee, Mr. Warturg delivered his address, which was greeted with a hmg-lasting tivation.
Mr. W.irbnrg gave a detailed account of his observations in Pale<)tine, Russia and Poland. Although no new plan of action for the J. D, C. in Russia or in Pale.stine has been formulated, the address of Mr. Warburg contained indications of the future iilan,
With regard to Palestine, of which Mr. Warburg spoke first, the crux of the situation lies in the report of the Joint Palestine Survey Connnissioti, which will be ready, the speaker said, before winter. "It is high time the wilfully incorrect statement that money is being poured into Palestine should bc corrected," Mr. W\'irburg declared in reviewing conditions in that country.
With regard to Russia, Mr. W^arburg spoke in enthusiastic terms of the prog¬ ress of the Argojoint work. He indicated that it was his hope "which is capable of realization, that in the not distant future a plan may be devised in¬ volving long term loans upon legitimate business lines which will promote in-' creased activity on the part of the Jews of Russia in land settleinent."
THE WORK IN POLAND
Regarding the J. D. C, work in Poland, Mr. W^^^b1Irg drew attention to the constructive relief work of the Committee, emphasizing the fact that in formu¬ lating the plans for its work tlic J. D. C, "looks to and leans upon the splendid and respected leaders of Centra! and East European Jewry."
"I am happy to say that there can be no doubt that a better understanding among the different groups of people destined to live in Palestine is being achieved daily, Mr. Warburg stated, "a-, prophecies about large mass Jewish immigration and national ambitions have stopped, and sober, earnest efforts to make the best of the opportunity in Palestine are seen everywhere.
"The colonists arc keen and e.iger to put to practical use what they learn and the .spirit of the older settlers, who are wiltuig to be the teachers and guides of those who have come to the country without preparation, is splendid. W^e met many of these farmers <ind their courage and optimism left <'m abiding impression with me.
"We likewise had the pleasure of a conference with the professors of the Hebrew University. Nobody can describe the thrill that one gets when from the to]> of Mount Scopus one overlooks the hills and valleys of that historic spot.
"We had full opportunity to discuss with Lord Plumer at a^Iuncheon in Govern¬ ment Hou.sc the needs of the country and the standing of the people. Field Mar¬ shall Plumer showed his wide experience and quick perception and judging by steps taken since this conversation, it looks very much as if the Government's and onr plans and ideas coincide thoroughly,
"Their labor organizations are doing their best to encourage the efficiency of their members and newcomers are not prevented but rather encouraged to compete with hirefl labor in the important work which is behig conducted.
"We hope that the Government will build some new roads, and will take over iContinued on page 4)
VACATION RELI¬ GIOUS SCHOOL
For six weeks, commencing Thursday afternoon, July 7tli. at 2:30 o'clock, a vacation religious school will be con¬ ducted by Rabbi Rivlin at the Tifereth Israel Temple.
The Prophets, Jewish l^'ictiou, Zang- will's "Dreamers of the Gliett," George Fliot's "Daniel !)erond4," and Shntoni Asch's "Kiddush Hashem/' will form the program.
This course is open to children twelve years of age and over. Classes will be I held once a week for one liour and a half
Joint Picnic of Both the Ivreeyoh and Ezras Noshim At Heimandale Park, July 10
A Great Turnout  Is Expected
For This Aflfair—T'-ki»l9
Are Selling Rapidly
Remember these two important dates:
The coming Monday is July the Fourth.
The Sunday after is July the Tenth,
Two great days, each of them having its significance and importance.
The first being the date the Declara¬ tion of Independence was signed hy the great fathers of this great country, a document which marked a new era in the life of the people of the United States and paved the way for the growth, happiness aud prosperity nf this country.
The second being the date of the joint picnic of the Ivreeyoh and Ezras Noshim societies, two great causes worthy of the support of the entire Jewish connnunity for both of thcin have as their purtwse to contribute to tiic liappiness of the Jewish homes.
The purt>ose of the Ivreeyoh is to pro¬ mote Jewish learning, to help Jewish children to grow up conscious and intel¬ ligent Jews of clean moral and character and also tu strengthen the tie that unites Jewish homes, parents and childreu. and keeping theui from falling apart by get¬ ting estranged from each other,
The Ezras Noshitu society lias as its puriwse to help needy and destitute fanii lies, to care for sick and stretch a helpuig tiand to those in distress.
Two great and noble causes worthy of the i>atronage of every Jew in this com¬ munity. And while celebrating the' Fourth of July, the date that was the cause of onr happiness ami pro.sperity, we must Aho remember July the Tenth, the dale which wilt bring relief and hap¬ piness to a good many families.
.Remember:
SUNDAV, JULY 10, is the JOINT PICNIC of the IVREEYOH and EZRAS NOSHIM societies, at HEI¬ MANDALE GROVE.
Come and spend a pleasant and enjoy¬ able day in the company of your friends and neighbors. Your presence means a great deal to others who perhaps arc not able to come and share the pleasure with yon.
RABBI RIVLIN TO CONDUCT TEACHERS' COURSE AND VACATION RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Under the supervision of Rabbi Solo¬ mon Rivlin of the Tifereth Israel Con¬ gregation a six weeks' teachers' course will he giveii at the Temple, K151 East Broad street, commencing Thursday eve¬ ning, July 7th, at eight o'clock.
T'hls couri>e will include a bird's-eye- view of Jewish History. Jiewish Religion* and Methods of Teaching,
Anyone above the age of eight^n iti eligible to enroll. Classes will be held twice a week, the sessions to be oue and one-lialf tiour periods. As nuiny as pos¬ sible arc urged to avail themselves of this splendid opportunity.
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