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Dedicated to the ideals of Judaism
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JEWISH L! VON INGALI^IWS CHANGE
"Kosher Komments" Keep Kollectirig Kredit
OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 13,
Another Myth of MACCABEEAIM Palestine Arabs OF RESISTANCE Explodes TO OPPRESSION
Vol. X—No. 50
Tribute to Memory of Harry Lapidus Is at Yahrzeit Meeting
The reverberations . from ^ ? Geneva (J. T. A,)-—The "number man's Kosher Komments" \BTitteh of Palestine-Arabs ttito can make out lor ' the Jewish I*ress -weekly (or a case for compensation on ~ the "weakly" as Ab K^T"**™ would say) ground that they 'i-ere ^dispossessed Berlin (J. T. A.).—An explanation of their land as a ^result of Jewish Zionist Executive. Vbints to the ring near and.'fax. Growing Importance of Two weeks ago Al Jolson sent a of bis ^conception of the meaning of immigration into the country will not personal note - to Abner thanking the Maccabee movement was given total 600, Sir Arthur Grenf ell -WanPalestine him for his jotting about Jolson's to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency by chope, Palestine -high commissioner,, Lord Melchett, honorary president of informed the mat dates-commission of. London (J. T. A.).—The situation Yiddish rendition over the radio. the World Maccabee Union, during the league of Nations at its session And now comes a letter to the of the Jewish people in most counhis recent visit to Berlin, in connectries of the Galuth has, during the Press* "calumnist" on the "Daily tion with the work of the Maccabee in the fall, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency learns. : Mirror" stationery signed by Walter last years, undergone a marked Union. change for the worse, the executive Winchell himself. To quote Win- 'The idea behind the Maccabee The Palestine high commissioner, of the Zionist Organization writes; chell: "Thanks a lot for your movement is very old and appears to in his 'statement to the mandates Dr. Will Dnrant, noted author, lec,Vi a statement -which it has issued kind words. They_ are -very much me to comprise three factors; nat- commission, the minutes of which ftere, calling on supporters of the appreciated in. this brick-throwing ural resistance to oppression, phys- will be made'public shortly, exploded turer, and philosopher, is the next the' legend that Jewish immigration speaker on the Community Forum Bionist movement to register as pay- business." And the office boy upon seeing ical and, moral discipline, and devel- into. Palestine is responsible for the series at the Jewish Community Ceners of the shekel, because the power opment of courage for the realizaEulogy by Henry Monsky of the Zionist Organization inside the celebrities' autographs, remarks tion of our ideal," Lord Melchett dispossession of Arab cultivators,, and ter, January 25. that this columning has a few boHis subject will be "The American that economic grievances, as has been Jewry and the strength that the A community whose profound rev- found in him a heart sympathetic. stated. alleged, were responsible .for the Crisis," a discussion of the industrial, erence Zionist Organization, through • the quets with the brick-bats. for Harry H. Lapidus has not and understanding; a will ever ready, "No people that has suffered like Arab riots of 1929. political and moral chaos, with suggesJewish Agency, gives to the guardbeen dimmed by the passage of time to aid them in their distress. We the Jews can remain unaffected in tions for a better life. ians • of our political Tights in -rela- Hadassah to Show character, even if they have, at the Durant recently returned from a paid tribute to its departed leader at can appraise his public work; his tion to the Jewish National Home, an inspiring Yahrzeit meeting at the private benefactions were beyond ap- • same time, experienced a process of trip to Europe, induding Russia. are determined by the extent to which "The Dreyfus Jewish Community Center Tuesday praisal. spiritual refinement. One of the most Jews and Jewesses of all countries night, the first anniversary of his "He was a friend of Man—rich usual and often grounded charges acknowledge themselves as bound to Case" death according to the Hebraic cal- and poor alike—the eminent or the -made against us by our enemies is the Zionist movement through the endar. humble sought him out for advice," that the Jew lacks courage. That a "The Dreyfus . Case," heralded small people, the smallest race on shekel. counsel and aid. None were ever With solemn mien, young and old, will be shown by the Senior earth, should, during 2,000 years of Our political status, the statement movie,, men and women, Jews and non-Jews, denied. Heaven endowed him with. Hadassah at the State theater on -fays, is threatened in some lands, and Jan. 24, with all proceeds going to persecution, have lost the courage to of all strata of life, gathered in the qualities which afford a capacity to our economic position is seriously en- the Medical fund. strike back, is no wonder. On the Officers Install* i and Commit- Jerusalem (J. T. A.).—A vigorous auditorium where they had so often serve, and to serve was to him a dangered in almost every country in and on the Maccabee alone, campaign is being waged in Pal- listened to his dynamic words of wis- great privilege. The picture portrays with minute Maccabee, tees Appi inted for the world. Jewish youth "sees itself accuracy rests the responsibility for changing estine against speculators and un- dom. "When we consider new ranch the famous conspiracy case- this side of the Jewish character. Ensuin Term threatened with complete elimination which stirred controlled brokers who force up the he achieved that will live after Before the start of the memorial not only the Jewish from the economic scheme under people t u t the entire civilized world. Physical and spiritual preparedness A series of Jewish programs open prices of titrus land and orange program all standing room in the him; when we observe about us •which i t lives; what is': even more The French-Jewish captain was ig- give one the power with which' to proves, Emmanuel Neumann, head of auditorium was taken and the lobby ittBtitations and activities, the important, the destruction of our po- nominiously convicted of conspiracy, confront one's adversaries. j.ney to the public and ffollowed by open the economic department of the Jew- of the Community Center filled. An consequence of his inspiration litical and economic status in many having been "framed." Liberal lead- give him faith in himself, and the discussions, to be Meld once a month, ish Agency, has informed the Jew- amplifying system enabled stall oth- and the result of his labors, percountries has brought with it psycho- era in France, convinced of his in- presence of mind to master and to is being planned bjr the Omaha He- ish Telegraphic Agency. ers to hear the program in the lodge manent and enduring monuments brew dub. Judah" L. Wolfson out- In order to protect and guide mid- room. logical problems which can only be nocence, rallied around him in a control his feelings. to a. life well spent, must we not Solved by the concentration of all our battle for justice and religious tol- "Mental, spiritual and physical lined the general |>lan of the pro- dle class settlers and investors, a be confirmed in our belief that Ma'ariv Services physical and 'mental energy on the erance. He was finally vindicated equilibrium are all vital matters for grams at the last regular meeting. central information bureau is being lives are immortal in their Ma'ariv services for Lapidus were such Tribute was paid; to the late Harry established. The bureau, whose funcassertion of our historic national of the charge and the entire case a people. influence after death. We disheld in the lodge room earlier in the •unity. tion it will be to deal with all ques- evening, under the -direction of Can- miss him not to forgetfulness cleared up. Dreyfus is still living Maccabeen Hebrew dub for three tions connected with the purchase of What we admired and what we On the other hand, it goes on, as in France today. qualities once more into the Jewish termsOmaha q and was most active in its agricultural land and orange groves tor Leon Karz. An overflow crowd prized in him shall never be forif in reply to the dire need of the Mrs. M. F . Levenson, president, youth. It is the task of the Macca- councils. also attended these services. • gotten. He was one of the few, in Palestine, is to be under the" su- The auditorium was draped in Jewish people, Eretz Israel, during has asked that all Hadassah women been to impress young Jewish men the past years, has held out hands wishing to Taise their ."Give or Get" and women with the ideal of a per- The following jofficers were in- pervision of a committee represent- black for the memorial service. A the least portion of whose life • of welcome to an increasing number money by selling tickets, call her or fect body not only for aesthetic rea, stalled: Hymen fshrier, president; ing all elements of the Tishub, in- large portrait of Harry Lapidus was was his physical existence. H»8 Allan Cohen, vice president; Sol Bosoul inspired others; his greatthe Federation of Jewish unveiled.' Mrs. Julius Stein. of her sons and daughters. sons but also that they may learn to senberg, secretary; John Feldman, duding est claim to wealth was the Fanners, and the information bu"Thousands of Jews, both those achieve classic self-control, which is treasurer; Daniel Schwartz, Hyman reaus attached to the various organMemorial Program wealth of good reputation. He who live by manual labor and others only to be obtained through competi- Oruch and Sam Aftschuler, trustees; izations. Sam Beber presided at. the memohazarded much. He gave all, • who live by commerce, industry and tive sport and bodily exercise. J. J. Friedman, C. Levin and Prospective buyers in Palestine and rial program. The invocation and that he may live forever in the the professions—and above all, thou"We are now entering - new era Dr. A. A. Steinberg, executive board. the benediction were given by Babbi hearts of those who follow him. abroad will be advised to consult sands who see in their establishment of Jewish life. The Maccabees have, The following committees were ap"Xanrzeit," a Such men in death, I daresay, David Ai rGoldstein. this boreau_ before ctrainntting themjpn the soil of Palestine the end. of last year* f o r t h e firsfc^time, BO far pointed by Presided* Shrierr * •*•' selves. " "Isy-Sar^ • • '. •-"•-•• '"-• . their age-long wanderings—^have duras I know, held an international sport David Slobodinsky was chosen ry Du Boff, accompanied at the piano "This occasion will serve its most ing the past years set up their homes president of the Hazomir Choral festival at Tel Aviv. I was present Organization and membership: J. by his wife. useful purpose, if the lessons of his in Palestine and contributed to the club at the annual election of offi- during the first day, and it appeared Biklin (chairman), M. Polonsky, H. Dworsky, Wm. Monovitz, A. Conen, Dr. A. Greenberg, chairman of the life shall inspire us to carry on his consolidation of our position there. II Mi cers held. Monday evening. He suc- to me the most excinng and wonder- A. Bichards, J. Freed and S. FellLapidus memorial committee, made work." "Palestine, in the midst of a world ceeds Harry Bender, president for ful demonstration of its kind that I man. up of representatives of all the Jewof depression and of what may be the past two years, who was elected have seen." Initiation: Irvin Levin (chairman), ish organizations in the city, reportcalled world insecurity, remains one of permanent honorary president. Sam Klaver, Lou lipp, Max Fromkln, ed -on the work done by the committhe few countries where the happiOther officers named: Eose AbramBen Handler, J. Badinowski, D. Mrs. tee and read a resolution of the ness of positive constructive work and son, vice president; Ivy Siegel, secIrma L. former Schwartz, Dr. J. M. Erman. president of Hadassah and author of Jewish community of Omaha. the joy of national redemption are retary; Dr. I. Dansky, treasurer, and Vigilance: • Wm. Holzman {chair- "The Immortal Adventure," will be a It was this memorial committee to be experienced. The Zionist move- Emanuel Sellz, sergeant-at-arms. Boman), Henry Monsky, Harry Wolf, guest in Omaha on Jan. 21 and 22. that arranged for the communityment remains one of i&e few positive ris Komey, Mrs. L Dansky and MorSam Beber, Fredfc White, Dr. A. A. Prominent in national Jewish life, wide memorial service of Tuesday forces working for reconstruction and ris Teplitsky will be <?n the execuAn elaborate program will be Greenberg, Max ftomkin, Irvin StalConsiderable enthusiasm and inLmdheim has for years been a. evening. Dr. Greenberg reported that and for the increase of confidence. tive board. given at the fourth annual Congre- master, Sam Klaver, Irvin Levin, Dr. Mrs. leader Zionist work. He has vis- plans for the Lapidus memorial trust terest have been generated for the "This state of affairs imposes upon Slobodinsky, a member of the gational dinner of the Conservative Philip Sher, Phil Klutznick, H. Auer- ited in inPalestine on many occasions fund are progressing and will be approaching "Athletic Department us increased responsibilities. Our B'nai Israel choir for the past eight Synagogue this coming Wednesday, bach. Celebration" on Jan. 22, when the and has had the opportunity to ob- completed very shortly. first tasks are, of course, to "bring years, was president of the Creigh- Jan. 18. Inside guard: Sam Aitschuler; serve dosely the development of the He further reported that Prof. En- varsity and J. C. C. girls' teams as many Jews into Palestine as pos- ton university glee dub' two years Among the features will be the Center representative, Hymen Shrier. Jewish pioneers and the great prog- rico Glicenstein, one of the foremost play representatives from -Kansas sible and to settle as many as pos- ago. He states that the Hazomir official dedication of the "Book of Executive: H. Shrier (chairman), achieved in all fields in the re- sculptors in the world, who has been City. The cage festivities will be sible on the land." are planning a concert Purim and Bemembrance" by Babbi David A. Allan Cohen, Sol Bosenberg, John ress commissioned to make a bust of Har- followed by a dance. building of the Homeland. are contemplating additional pro- Goldstein. Dr. L Dansky will give Feldman, Irvin Levin, Sam AltschaThe Y. M. H. A. boys will come Lapidus, is working on the bust some interesting and entertaining ler, D. Schwartz, Dr. A- A. Stein- Because of her appreciation of the ry grams on the air. here with a 87 to SI victory over now and will have it finished in the efforts of the Chalutzim, Mrs. lindnumbers in Jewish, and Cantor E. berg, Hyman Oruch, J. J. Friedman. helm has offered her services to the near future. The bust will be placed the Omahans under their belt, garSellz will sing several numbers. Intellectual advisory: Sam Klaver League for Labor Palestine in the in the Jewish Community Center. nered on their own court. On the The newly-elected officers of the (chairman), Irvin Levin, J. Bikfin, team are three players that Coach Besolutions on the passing of HarSynagogue and the Auxiliary will J. Crounse, D. Oruch, A. Kaiman. United States, to co-operate with Morrie Sogolow of the Omaha J. C. ry Lapidus by the Jewish organizathem in strengthening the acitvities be installed. Jack W. Marer will Ways and means: Dr. A. Steinberg of the Histadruth and to make pos- tions in Omaha and by many insti- C coached in Kansas City years ago. act as chairman. Eeservations may (chairman), J. Feldman, J. Freed, S. tations throughout the country are A feature of the girls' game will be sible their further development. still be made with him. Aitschuler, J. Biklin, B. Brown, D. The J. C. C. Varsity basketball being bound as a permanent record. that of sister pitted against sister. She is reputed to be a forceful, The dinner wills be 'prepared and Schwartz, J. J. Greenberg, N. BesMrs. Bachel Bubashov, pioneer team won their sixteenth game of Those present were deeply stirred Flo Pittd Brookstein, captain and interesting speaker. -woman leader from Palestine, was a the season and their fourth victory served by^ members of-..the Auxiliary, nick. and many sobbed unashamedly as the high scorer with 54 points in- S guest in Omaha Jan. 8 and 9, mak- in ten days when they defeated Val- under the direction of Mrs. B. A. House committee: J. J. Friedman will be guarded by her own dirge, "El Maleh Bachamim," was games, Simon. * ing several addresses here. sister, Bose ley, 33 to 16. (chairman), Sam Aitschuler, H. chanted by Cantor Abraham Scbwacz- City's best. Pittel, one of Kansas '. She spoke before the Pioneer WomOruch, J. Freed, Ben Handler, Dr. They also defeated the Bacchankin. b ' s club at the home of Mrs. J. ites, 46 to 34; the Thallas Hatters, Among the features at the dance D. Flatt, Sol Bosenberg. Eulogy by Monsky Kaplan Sunday afternoon on "The 30 to 23; and the Holy Name Ath- A. Z. A. Quint Meets will be a prize waltz, a prize f Judiciary: Joe Tretiak (chairman) p The eulogy was delivered by Henry Women Kvutzos in Palestine and letic dub, 39 to 32. Nathan Yaffe, J. Biklin, Judah Wolftrot, and cut-in dances. The dance Sioux City Sunday son, Nathan Wolfson, Harry SteinMonsky. He paid tribute to the many Tneir Accomplishments." The KvutThe J. C. C. girls' team trounced is to be called the "Varsity Drag." Mrs. M. Bosenberg, 51, a resident services rendered to worthwhile zos, she pointed out, are supported the T. J. Sokols 44 to 13, with Flo berg, Harry Marcus. of Omaha, passed away from heart The mother chapter of the: A. Z. causes by the departed leader, to by such organizations as the local Brookstein scoring 22 points and Besolutions: Lou lipp (chairman) Saturday at her home, 1807 his noble heart, his sympathetic unPioneer Women, and give needed aid Eeva Golden 15. They also defeated A. wSl play the Sioux City chap^ Allan Cohen, J. J. Friedman, Fred attack Wirt street ter cagers at the J. C. C. gym his keen mind and the to the young girl Chalutzos upon the Bellevue, Nebr., girls, 29 to 16. White, Max Fromkin, Sam Swartz, She is survived by her husband; derstanding, warm generosity his benefactions. their arrival in Palestine. Five The girls have won three straight, this Sunday afternoon, starting at Phil Klutznick. three sons, Harry, Joseph and Wil- Monsky traced of 3:15 o'clock. This is a return game, the early life and thousand new arrivals of the young; all by one-sided scores. Investigation: M. Blank (chair- liam; two daughters, Mrs. Anne BluJewish National Fund "Flag Day" Chalutzos are expected this year. hardships of Lapidus, his struggle The varsity schedule for the week: the Sioux Cityans having nosed out man), A. Kaplan, L. Morgan, J menthal and Rosalie Bosenberg. botn will be held in Omaha Sunday, with the locals at Sioux City, 28 to 26. Sunday evening Mrs. Bubashov was Jan. 13, at Plattsmouth, Nebr.; Jan. of Omaha; and a sister, Mrs. Bessie for self-education. He recounted his Mrs. Sidney Katelman ar general At 4:30 the Sioux City chapter's Freed, M. Bercovici, Emanuel Selz. Zacharia constant efforts to serve in the cause principal speaker at a mass meeting 15, at Des Moines, la.; Jan. 18, at of Des Moines. Talmud Torah: Sam Klaver (chairat the J. C. C. Her subject- was Fremont. The girls' team will ac- alumni will clash with the Xi Lamb- man), of humanity, uis peerless genius in chairman. The funeral was held Sunday from Irvin Levin, J. Biklin. Members of various Zionist orgaim* "Palestine Today and .the Important company them when they go to Fre- da quint. At 2:30 the Pants Store fund-raising campaigns, his forceful izations Sick: Allan Cohen (chairman), J the residence. are volunteering their scr* five will meet the Sokol A. C. ....... Bole in the Upbuilding of the Land mont. aid to organizations in city, state vices for the canvass, which is being Freed, Harry Feldman, Sam Aitschuby Jewish Labor." She stressed the and nation. ler, J. Eiklin, Hyman Oruch, D sponsored by the local Jewish Naneed 6f dominance by the Jewish Isadore Abramson "He had a remarkable capactional Fund Council. Oruch, Harry Dworsky. laborer in the work in Palestine. ity for leadership; a sound conPublidty: Allan Cohen (chairman), All proceeds will go toward r<> Admitted as C. P. A. ception of economic, social and demption Babbi David A. Goldstein also spoke of land in Palestine atwl J. Crounse, M. Potash, Mark Lorig at the mass meeting. political problems," M o n s k y the aiding of the Chalutzim there. J. Morgenstem, Dr. O. S. Belzer. Mrs. Bubashov was honor guest at Isadore Abramson, local accountstated in his eulogy. "He had a luncheon at the J. C. C. Monday ant, has been notified that he has sterling qualities of character, Benefit~Party Will Poular Jewish Chassidic and folk sustained that Miss Bernstein gave noon, 120 women attending. Mrs. been admitted to practice as a Cer- unswerving integrity and limittwo encores. songs interspersed with several classitified Public Accountant, having David A. Goldstein was chairman. Be Given Wednesday less courage. A profound and Her program: passed the examination given by the Monday evening the Pioneer Wom- cal numbers delighted the large audialways unquestionable sincerity The Prophecy of Isiah (Chap. 2), Oi American Institute of Accountants. en honored Mrs. Bubashov at a ban- ence which attend-d the concert on A benefit card party, all process characterized his every action More than 30 states now give quet at the Center. She spoke on Jewish music given by Miss Florence Bruder Zog, A Ganeyoh, Der Bebbe going to charity, will be sponsors^ Leon Bloch, 69, retired Coloradt and attitude. His frankness, his by the Fa-Hon girls at 2222 Mi»n?i •The New Life and the New Cul- Bernstein of Chicago at the Jewish Elimelech, As ich, volt gelvehen Der merchant, died suddenly on Sunday the same examination each year. candor, his abhorrence of any Community Center Wednesday eve- Boireh Ho-oylom, Yisroel Am Kade- evening. He had been making his Over 900 candidates took the Insti- rule of expediency, though somestreet Wednesday, Jan. 18, in th? ture of Palestine." afternoon and evening. Door Mrs. Bubashov was high in her ning. She was accompanied at the shim (call to prayer), Schir-Haschirim home here for the past three years tute's examinations this year, with times harsh, nevertheless com(collected from the Georgeon Jews), with his son, Louis. only 21 per cent passing. as well as table prizes will be p v praise of the discipline evident in piano by Mrs. Henry Monsky. manded the respect of all vrho By passing the examination, Ab- knew him. Augment these qualincluding among others a free finj?*c the Jewish colonies and the sacrifi- The concert was the second number (Song -of Songs, Chap. 1), Rachelina Besides his son here, he is surwave, cleaning of a fur coat, thrap cial spirit manifested in Palestine. on the Jewish Forum series, part of (old Spanish -Hebrew), Yah-Lell (Pal- vived by another son, Marx, of Chi- ramson is prepared for entrance into ities of character and mind with the adult Jewish education program of estinian Song), Dem Balagola's lied cago, and a daughter, Mrs. Harry the American Institute of Accountpounds of coffee, a three-pound a great heart, sympathetic with ants. Abramson, who is active comthe Center. Every seat in the Center Patch, Patch Kichelach, Die Alts Bothholz. of candy, and three one-pound b every human problem and the Ludwig Favors World Kasche (Fragt die Velt), A Mul is auditorium was filled. Some novelty entertainment is Funeral services were held Wed- munally, is president of the local product is a personality destined Jewish Congress also planned. Miss Bernstein possesses an expres- geven a Maise, A Chassene Lied. nesday with Eabbi Cohn officiating. B'nai Brith, secretary of the Workin the fullest sense to do 'God's men's Loan, a director of the ConNew York.—The American Jewish sive soprano voice, and her interpreta- The next number on the Jewish Will on Earth.' Salomca.—A large number of Atlanta.—The University of Geor- servative synagogue, and active in Congress has received a communica- tion of the difficult list of songs she Forum series will be an address on "More important than all, he was ish families in Turkey have gia has named its new law building the Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol syntion from Emil Ludwig, the distin- sang was excellent.. Her expression "Jews in Bussia Today" by Rabbi guished Jewish biographer, pledging intelligently complemented the dear- Wohl of Cincinnati, February 8, after an illustrious Jew in Atlanta, agogue, in the Zionist. organization the friend, counselor, adviser and pealed to the Palestine office Membership in the Center entitles one Harold Hirsch, an alumnus of the and the Omaha Chamber of Com- personal benefactor of countless men for aid in securing visas for his support to the projected world ness of her enunciation.. and women in this community. They tine. merce. .university. The applause was so hearty and so to admission to this series.. Jewish congress.
WILL DURANT NEXT Overflow Attendance at CommunitySPEAKER ON FORUM Wide Memorial Services at J* C. C* Last Tuesday Evening
HEBREW CLUBTO PRESENT MONTHLY
JEWISI PROGRAM
Palestine Seeks to Control Speculation
DAVID SL0BODDJSKY
MRS.RMA TO BE OMAHA GUEST
AT J / C C . WEDNESDAY
DOUBLE CELEBRATION ON JANUARY 22 AT J. C. C. GYMNASIUM
MRS. R. RUBASHOV VARSITY CONTINUES SPEAKS IN OMAHA ITS WINNING GAIT SUNDAY, MONDAY
DIED LAST SATURDAY
"FLAG DAY" TO BE HEU) THIS SUNDAY
Miss Bernstein Scores Hit in Concert of Jewish Music
RETIRED MERCHANT, 69, PASSED AWAY SUNDAY
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