IN THE STRUGGLE FOR JEWISH SURVIVAL
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I The Canadian Jewish News, Friday, Feb. 10, 1961 - S
Creed's Salon
Last week a champagne party and private viewing of fashions was held at Creed's Salon on behalf of the Special Gifts Committee of the Women's Division, Toronto United Jewish Appeal.
SUPPORTED BY U. J. A.
More than 150 women were present to hear guest Charles H. Jordan, Director General of the Joint Distribution Committee, address Them on behalf of the TorolUo United Jewish Appeal.
The iinportant work of the Joint Distribution Committee which brings welfare, medical ajid re-haWlitation services to thou sands of needy Jews In 25 coun tries, Is supported by U.J.A. funds.
Mesdames John Van Der Hout, Morris Wilson . and Norman Simpson, co-chairmen of the Special Gifts Committ«e, were on hand to-asslst In the smooth running of the evening^ program. Co-chairman Mrs. Irwin
Mrs. John Van Der Hout intrcxJuces Charles H. Jordan.
lightmah was unable to be tliere but her husband attended to make her pledge..
URGED TO ASSUME LEADERSHIP
Charles H. Jordan gave a most Interesting and informative talk, emphasizing the gigantic task which, lies ahead in aiding Jewish communities in such countries as Morocco, Iran and Algeria. "Just as importlint," he said, "is the job that is here oif your own doorstep, that of working together to maintain local services such as your schools and library. A strong, united community at home will contribute greatly to the welfare of the entire world community of Jews." He appealed strongly to the women to follow the example set by their husbaiids in visiting Israel to study conditions there and to maintain a lively and compassionate interest in Jewish affairs throughout the world.
Noel Zeldin, Advance Gifts cchchairman of the Construction Dlvlsiod, thanked Mr. Jordan on i behalf of the U.J.A. and went on, "You, the Jewish women of this community are in business | in a very real sense. You are in the business of making a home everything that it should be; of raising your children in a happy environment and of nurturing within their minds and hearts those qualities of duty and service to their fellows that can do no other but enrich the spirit of the Jewish community."
PLEDGES INCREASED
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In closing the meeting Mr. j Zeldin thanked Eddie Creed for his valuable assistance and voic-' ed the enthusiasm of all the ^ ' women who were most appre- i : ciative of the magnificent display i of fashions.
Co-chairmen of the Women's ' Division, Mrs. Alvin B. Rosenberg and Mrs. Samuel 2. Don- j nenfield announced, after all' pledges were made that increase \ oi more than, onr-third' over last ' year's figure had been attained. I
How Your UJA Dollar Is Spent
Revenue from United Jewish Appeal ALLOCATIONS
To Israel and American InstituHons
Israel Institutions American Institutions
To National Agencies ~~
Canadian JewLish Congress Jewish Immigrant Aid Services Council of Jewish Federations and: Welfare Funds —
$1,040,000
$ 57,500 25,500 $ 83,000 .
$101,400 35,900
5j00 $142,400
For Local Operating Needs
Jewish Education: Subsidy to Schools $363,000 Administration, Supervision and Pension 96,400 Jewish Public Library Hillel Foundotibn Welfare Fund Administration School Repairs, Cemetery maintenance, Assistance to Campers, Pension Plan ^
For Local Capital Needs
Associated Hebrew Schools Eitz Chaim Schools Jewish Home for the Aged Mortgage — 150 Beverley Street North Toronto Y.M. & Y.W.H.A. Building Fund
$459,400 11,900 19,500 134,200
11,000 $636,000
$35,300
29,300
15,000
12,500 117,500 $209,600
Total Budget for 1960 ..........
Deficit ..................
Revenue
Pledges
Realization on Provision for Shrinkage
Totol Revenue
less Provision for Shrinkage Interest on Bonk Loon Campaign Expenses
Total for distribution
Distribution
United Israel Appeal (KEREN HAYESOD)
United Jewish Relief Agencies (in conjunction with Joint
., .Distribution Committee)
United Jewish Wetfore. Fund
$1,071,000 31,000
$ 112,800 8,500 153,700
$1,040,000
$2,820,000 20,000
2,840,000
275,000
$2,565,000
$1,225,000
300,000 1,040,000 $2,565,000
HELPmc TO mBiLin
THE com
THE 1961 U. I A. DRIVE
(L to R) H. Wayne Tonanbaum, Ralph Fisher, Albert Allison.
(L to R) Joseph Kerbel and Harry Topper, co-chairmen,
Women's Apparel Division.
(L to R) Mrs John Van Der Hout, Mrs. Morris Wilson, v\rs. Norman Simpson, co-chairmen, Special Gifts Copi-mittee, Women's Division United Jewish Appeal.
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THEATRE IN TORONTO
By Barbara I. Pearl
•"THE HOSTAGE"
AT THE O'KEEFE CENTRE
mannequins to perfection. Ange-, candles, chasers, sky rockets
For an unusual play, The Hostage, in two acts, by Brendan Behan, is hilarious from start to finish. Directed by Joan Little-wood, it had the audience, mostly composed of sons of Erin, in ' stitches. Its off-colour beat — though not particularly shocking — is refreshingly different from j the usual run of bawdy scenes.
The story, in brief, concerns a young English soldier, Leslie —. played by Christopher Gary — who Is taken hostage by a group of Irishmen.,He is to be killed pending the hanging of one of their own by the British. Mr. Gary portrays his part of fear i and courage most convincingly, j
The young housemaid. Teresa.! played by Leila Barry, is very cooperating as Leshe's girl i friend. I
The Hostage takes place in a'
brothel. What ensues is befitting such a background.
Avis Bunnage, as manageress, keeps things lively, as does William H. Basset in the role of Monsewer, owner of the house.
Anita Dangler as Gollette, harlot of the house, is ver>' funny. With comedienne Paddy Edwards as Old Ropeen; Princess Grace — Terrj' Carter --, an American prize-fighter; Rio Rita — Michael Forrest —, the cast of cliaracters is rounded out for a merry mood. Nor must we forget Beulah Garrick who plays the part of the righteous Miss Gilchrist.
Since The Hostage is restricted to adults, it is hardly correct to relate the shenanigans on paper. So why not see for yourselves this brain child of an amazing Irish playwright?
la Leigh, Lillian Jarvis and Donald Mahler were outstanding In U^eir solo performances.
Act three, The Remarkable Rocket, originated from "The Remarkable Rocket" by Oscar Wilde. The music was by Maurice Sufdin, choreography by Don Guiles, decor and costumes by Jack Nichols, costumes executed by Sarah Pouliot.
were superb.
As an aside, I must say that the audience >vas as amusing as the performers. During the third act, which was most unconventional for a wedding scene, I heard from behind me in sotto voice,
"This is a wedding?" Special meiition is due George Crum, musical director and con-
The performance of this act,'. ductor, and his orchestra for ex-for the first time in Toronto,, cellent support and fine musl-took place on the morning of a. clanship.
(L to R) George Goldlist, Nat Hennick, Fred Bookman, George Vole.
I can only regret that the stage
NATIONAL BALLET
AT THE ROYAL ALEXANDRA
Royal wedding. The bride and
groom, princess and prince, were , „ , ^ treated to a display of fireworks , ^oyal Alexandra is a bit
in their honour. The dancers | short for the many leaps and taking part as sparklers, Roman i bounds.
CONVERT PRAISES ISRAELI YOUTH
The National Ballet of Canada, under the direction of Celia Franca, is here once more for a fivo-week-engagement, through March 4th, at the Royal Alexandra.
. Judging by a houseful of rna-mas, kiddies and sisterhoods, I daresay very few will have missed this season's gala performance by the time it comes to a clDse. And no wonder 1 For a .sight of sheer beauty and top ballet, one must venture far to match it.
Performed in three sections, the first was Les Silphydes, danced to the accompaniment
jof Chopin's beloved valses, ma-jzurkas and nocturnes. Choreo-: graphy was by Fokihe, arrange-! ments by George Crum, scenery and costumes by Kay Ambrose.
Costumed as fairies in sparkling white, the cast was a delight to the. eye. Toe dancing-was firm and precise.
The second act was Winter Night, performed to the music of Rachmaninoff; choreography after Walter Gore, decor and costumes by Kay Ambrose, Solo pianist was Marj* McDonald. Here, again, the scenery was breath-taking. Posed In . a forest, each group played the parts of
LONDON (JCNS) - Mr. Abrar ham Carmel, the Roman Catholic priest who became a Jew, is back in England after spending 15 months in Israel as a teariier, a student, and an observer of some of the medical, cultural, and social projects being carried out in the State.
Mr. Carmel said, 'in an inter-View, that he had been particularly impressed by the Israeli youth, which he thought was the best in the worid — "virile, idealistic, and healthy in every way." ' Discipline was not as good as in this country, but the standa:rd of education in Israel's grammar schools was very high. Mr. Carmel was speaking jfrbm
first-hand experience.. For the I past six months he has been •> teaching English at the Reali I Grammar School in Haifa, as j. well as instructing Army pupils i and naval cadets. He also spent
some time studying at an Ulpan
in Jerusalem and at the Rav
Kook Yeshiva.
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