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VOL. XVI, No. 45
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VANCOUVER, B.C., CANADA, FIMDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1S48
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Wingate Salute-to-lsrael Dinner Successful; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Freeman Honored
A galaxy of silver tojigued orators, excellent entertain-*i v^^^r^^^ vn—xxn^ ment and a brilliant speaker aU participated in the Salute , I'^r^TSSrJ^U tr^^^l to Israel Men's Dinner which was sponsored by the Wingate Zionist Club on November 3, 1948, at the Talmud Torah Auditorium. Mr. Harold Freeman presided. The Reverend Doctor A. E. Cook of St. John's United Church delivered the invocation. "
After an excellent dinner, which was catered by members of Hadassah, the chairman called upon Mr. Harold Rome to deliver the toast to the United Nations. This was replied to by Mr. H. Kemp, president of the United Nations Society of British Columbia. - Mr. Samuel Lipson of the Wingate Club and a member of the Faculty of the University of British Columbia, then brought greetings from the Hebrew University in Palestine to the University of British Columbia. Professor Steinberg of the English Department accepted these'greetings on behalf of the University of British Columbia. Canadian Labour, represented by Alderman R. K. Gervin, brought greetings to the Histadruth on behalf of the Canadian Labour Movement. This was responded to in a very able fashion by Mr. Albert Macoff. Mr. David L. Silvers of the Wingate Club then proposed a toast to the gallant people of Israel whose actions have won the admiration^and respect of the whole thinking world.
Mr. Harold Freeman, in a few stirring remarks, proposed a toast to those wonderful young men of our city who are at present helping to defend and build Israel.
A surprise of the evening was the presentation by Rabbi David C.-Kogen to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Freeman of a plaque pre-
sented by the Vancouver Zionist
Organization, inscribing them in _________ ____________ __
the Golden Book of the National STe* unique position of having
peg, was introduced by Dr. fi Margolese,   president   of thie Wingate   Zionist   Club. This gifted speaker chose -as his topic ;"Retrospect arid Prospect." He carried his audience with him jinto the past when he spoke o iHerzl,   Lord   Balfour,. Davi<9 iUoyd George and other friends qt the Jews who were instrumental in helping to form the backgroima of events that li^d to the present State of Israel He spoke of the present situation, so w^-knowii biit „which cannot be repeated enough, and concluded on a note of hope for the future. He said: "What kirijd of state wUlit be? I hope that it is a state based on the Jewish tradition, with its great mofa and ^iritual values. A state wherein principles of liberty end freedom will prevail. For t^e first time in history the Jewish people will find themselves in
Fund. This presentation was received with loud rounds of applause for Mr. and Mrs. Freeman by all present, who appreciated their great efforts in the cause of Zionism. The guest speaker, Mr. Samuel
responsibility to other minorities. I hope for a state where there is tolerance to minorities. Most of all I hope for peace, peace in this troubled land, s6 that Jews may work, grow, build and live." «
Plans Completed for Israeli Concert ; Wednesday, November 17
By H. WOLFE
Plans have been completed to bring to Vancouver one of the most outstanding Palestinian dance and song teams, for a concert on Wednesday evening, November 17. Zamira Gron, Palestine-born interpretive dancer, and Helen Kitay-evitch, former member'of Palestinian theatrical groups, together with their accompanist, have consented to present a program under the sponsorship of the Poelei-Zion Organization.
It is expected that non-Jews as well as Jews will be in-
terested in this cultural treat, for this team has already made
Lillian FrnmanHadassahJI^
By J. B. BER€OyrPaWicity CUairaasii The bazaar shower held on Novmeber 3 was very successful and we take great pleasure in thanking all the contributors.
A very interesting current events paper wes presented by Mrs. M. Teitlebaum. Of particular interest was the part that WIZO is playing today.
AU of which does not lesson the urgent need for funds. So please remember the bazaar and work very hard for it. It will open with a luncheon on Tuesday, November 23, at 12:30 p.m., at Community Centre, to which, we hope, all mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers will turn out en masse. The bazaar wil continue throughout Tuesday and Wednesday of November 23 and 24, with fim and bargains galore. Please; come and help make it a grand success.
Henrietta Szold Chapter of Hadassali
At a meeting held at the nbme of Bea Goldberg on Tuesday, November 9, final arrangements and preparations for the Hadassah Bazaar and Baby Show were made.
FLASH—^The Naomi Chapter will present their award to the winner of their Children's Photo Contest at our Baby Fashion Show.
Oiu: next affair, November 18, will be a shower and social, when our baby goods will be displayed, so keep this night open.
Our telephone committee will advise you when this affair will take piece.
Youth Aliyah Chapter of Hadassah
A very interesting meeting of Youth Aliyah took place on Thursday, November 4, at the home of Mrs. Freda Stoffman. The attendance was outstanding, with about 50 girls present. It is indeed heartening to see so many members at a meeting, so come on out to future meetings, girls, I'm sure you will enjoy them.
At the conclusioil of our short business we were addressed by Mr. Harold Freeman. There was many a wet eye at the stories Mr. Freeman conveyed to us, beginning ^ with the status of the Jew from ghetto days to the present.
Oh behaU of Youth Aliyah may I extend our heartiest thanks to Mr. Freeman for his stirring messages.
Many thanks to a charming hostess, Mrs. Freda Stoffman, for the use of her home.
Just a reminder again, girls, to send your tickets and stubs to Goldie Bent.
Sub-Senior Section National Council of Jewish Women
A most interesting program has been -arranged for the Sub-Senior Section when they meet on Monday, November 15, at the home of Mrs. Freda Stoffman, 6792 Yew Street.
Professor Belyea of the Department of Psychology at the U.B.C. will be guest speaker. His topic, "Habits in Children," will undoubtedly be keenly enjoyed by all the members. There will also be a question and answer period following his talk, in which all thp girls will have an opportunity of participating.
Our Laren Project is still of prime importance, and at present we are asking all our members to please bring any good used clothing, linen and towels to this meeting.
May I again suggest that the Council Cook Book would make a delightful Chanukah gift this year. If there are any gurls who have not yet turned in all their cook book money, will they please do so at this meeting.
JR. HADASSAH
The Halloween party for paid-up members, held at the Community Centre, was an outstanding success. Everyone present entered into the spirit of the occasion and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Thanks are due in no small measure to Muriam Teitelbaum and her committee for the clever decorations and for the organization and planning of this party. Appreciation is expressed here as well to Bob Wenner, who acted as M.C., and to Rita and Bob Lubin, who acted as bartenders, and as usual to Dave Nemetz for the use of his P.A. system. ,
Our next major project is the Hadassah Bazaar, for which we are preparing an apron booth. A number of girls are working on a few other projects, but the main part of our contribution
We Regret lack of space forces us to omit the following news.
Calendar of Events. Endorsations jGranted. B'nai B'rith Aid to Israel Dinner, Nov. 30.
Hanita Cl,ab News.
a name for itself in interpreting Jewish and Israeli songs ^nd dances, in a manner which is new and exciting.
Zamira Gon came to the United States to dfarect;-vthe dSnces'^in^l^ ^EroaSfway^^^ "A Flag Is Bom," after many recitals in Palestine for the Allied troops.
About her work in this respect, Mrs. Ben Hecht congratu-later her thus: "I was so grateful to you for yoiir poetic conrtibu-tion to "A Flag Is Born" — so proud of your dignity and the authority of your bearing toward your dancers."
About Miss Kitayevitch, the Palestinian paper Hazman reported: "Miss Helen Kitayevitch is distinguished by all high qualities required for an operetta star. She is graceful, abounds in temperament, possesses stage culture, masters the art of playing, dancing, singing and of attracting the public." She specializes in modern Hebrew songs, which she.introduces herself. In both introduction and intterpretation Miss Kityevitch tries to bring to her audience some of the Israeli spirit, beauty and atmosphere. Her program includes semi-classics, popular and folk songs in French, Russian, English, Yiddish and Hebrew.
The program to be presented in Vancouver will include modern Hebrew and Arabian songs and dances, as well as traditional Jewish and Chassidic melodies and dances.
The concert, to be held in Schara Tzedeck Auditorium, will begin at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday evening.
The audience is asked to be seated early, so that all may enjoy what is sure to be an enjoyable and memorable program.
Albert 0. Koch Re-elected Beth Israel President by Acclamation
RABBI GERSION APPEL
Rabbi Gersion Appel will be the guest speaker at a Men's   Dinner inaugurating the Vancouver Talmud Torah Membership Drive to be held Monday, November 15/ at the new Talmud Torah building. Rabbi  Appel   has recently been appointed spiritual leader   of   Congregation Bikur Cholim, Seattle, Wash. Rabbi Appel is a graduate of the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological  Seminary.    He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Yeshiva College and completed requirements in course for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy under a fellowship in  the graduate school of Arts and Sciences of Harvard University.   He received the Degree of Doctor of Hebrew} Literature from the Graduate School of Semitic Studies of Yeshiva University.
Rabbi Appel has beeii very active in the field of jSionism, relief and;;^es€Hiie-;jwork^^^ and Jewish education and, a fre quent contributor to leading Jewish publications. He was formerly head of the * Vaad Hoir (United Orthodox Jewish Community, Worcester, Mass.). He served as Jewish chaplain under the Veterans Administration during the war. He lectured in Jewish Philosophy at the Young Israel Institute for Jewish Studies in New York City.
Vancouver Jewish Drama Society
By MRS. N. SWICK
In Vancouver a Jewish Dramatic Society has been successfully organized. The ambitious three-act production, "Awake and Sing," by Clifford Odets, is now in production. The organization is anxious to contact all members of the community interested in production of drama as plans for another play will be under way soon, and there is much' latent talent in the com-mxmity, both for acting and producing, that can be developed.
The United Jewish People's Order feels that as well as aiding Jews throughout the world, the position of Jews in Canada can be greatly enhanced, and the whole pattern of Canadian culture enriched by this genuine effort to build and maintain such cultural endeavors.
Phone  Mrs.  Swick  at KE. 3408Y   for   any further formation.
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Lions' Gate Lodge B'nai B'rith No. 1716
The next meeting of your lodge will be held in the Lounge Room of the Community Centre this Monday, November 15, at 8:30 p.m.
Nominations for the 1949 Executive will be held at this meeting, and only those who are paid up in dues and who are present are eligible for nomination and election.
The B'nai B'rith Bowling League is really getting under way these days, and some very good scores are being made. Bowling is held every Wednesday night at the Alma Recreations, Alma and Broadway, at 9:30. This is a mixed league, so come on down for an evening of real pleasure.
The last meeting was an exceptionally fine one. We had the pleasure of > initiating the new. executives of the two B.B. Girls Chapters, the two A.ZA.. Chapters, and the new B.B.Y.M. Chap-tei, the Lions Gate. Initiating, officer was Bro. President Ed Friedman. Speeches from the five new presidents were then heard and, from the tenor of their talks, Junior B'nai B'rith in Vancouver in 1949 will be a living thing.
A final reminder—^next meeting—^this coming Monday, at the Centre, at 8:30 p.m. sharp.
consists of aprons. So, girls, start making or buying your aprons so as to have them ready by November 23. Also get rid of your tombola books by selling them or buying them yoiurselves.
Come to the next general meeting on November 18, at the home of Mhriam Shennan, 956 West 19th Avenue, for final details of the bazaar.
" At the annual General Meeting of Congregation aeih Israel, which was held on October 28, Mr. Albert O. Koch was re-elected President of the Congregation by acclamation. In accepting the office for the coming year Mr. Ko(ih explained to the members that a great task lies ahead of them, namely, the completion of the synagogue. He compared the-situation of the Congregation to that of the swimmer who finds that he can easily swim to the middle of the river, but that it is very difficult to cross over the sea to the other side. "So, too," said Mr. Koch, "our Congregation has found it easy to get into the stream of things in building the new Synagogue. It may be much more difficult to get all the way across in our effort."
The following officers were elected at the same time:
Honorary Past President—^H. Evans.
First Vice-President—J. Satanov.
Second Vice-President—Ch. Isman.
Treasurer—^A. Rothstein.
Honorary Recording Secretary—^L. G. White.
Financial Secretary—^I. G. Chertkow. TRUSTEES
J. Ablowitz, S. Albert, H. Boyaner, M. Chark, S. W. Chess, M. Cohen, H. Frome, B,. Goldberg, J. W. Herman, H. B. Kahn, L. Mallek, B. Shapiro, L. Tessler, H. B. Wagner, Ch. Walfish, A. Wasel, M. Wine, D. Zimmerman. PAST PRESIDENTS
Dr. Wm. Morris, I. W. Chess.
Men's Club Election
On Thursday, November 4. the Men's Club of Congregation Beth Israel elected Mr. Allan E. Gold, President for the coming year. The following officers were elected with Mr, Gold:
First Vice-President—Lou Zacks.
Second Vice-President—^I. E. Berner.
•Treasurer—O. Aaron.
Recording Secretary—Joe Simon. TRUSTEES
Dr. Mel Kahn, Maurice Kantor, Alec Cristall, Irving Chertkow, Maimie Brotman, Syd Finn, Bud Lando, Saul Lechtzier, Lionel Goodman, Dr. Eastwood Landa, Ben Novak, Emil Wener, Moe Levine, Joe Cohen, Dr. Cliff Ames, Albert O. Kaplan. PAST PRESIDENTS
John Gordon, Lawrence Mallek,. Moe Cohen, D, Zimmerman, Dr. H. Mallek, Alfred Evans.
Religious School Student Election
On Sunday, November 7, the Greenberg family triumphed in the Beth Israel Religious School election of Student Coimcil officers. Phillip Greenberg was chosen President and his sister, Debby, Vice-President. Supporting the Greenbergs as fellow officers of the Student Council will be Burton Chark, Secretary, and Radine Kostman, Treasurer.
J^minl^aiilye &igariizationi Meeting Postponed
Due to November 11 holiday falling on the day after the regular monthly meeting of the Vancouver Jewish Administrative Organization, the meeting has been postponed to Thiursday evening, November 18. Members of the executive committee are asked to attend promptly at 7:00 p.m., as the general body will convene at 8:30 p.m.
Zimmerman Acclaimed by C.H.A.C/s
The Canadian Hebrew Active Club members turned out in full force at their last meeting Tuesday, November 9, 1948, to meet and hear Lou Zimmerman, the new Executive Director, deliver an inspiring address on Youth Activities for Vancouver.
He particularly stressed the importance of having adequate facilities at the Community Centre to carry out a large range program of athletics, handicrafts and other youth and group work.
The discussion that followed the address showed that the C.HA.C. members are interested in doing all they can towards building a new addition to the Centre and helping Mr. Zimmerman carry out his plans in the way of leaders for his proposed youth groups.
ATTENTION C.H.A.C. MEMBERS
There will be a bowling nite, Saturday, November 20, at the Commodore Alleys at 8:45 p.m. sharp. You must be on time as they will not hold the alleys later than that for us. Bring your wife and friends.  Prizes! Fun!
'Centre Youth Committee' Newly Formed
To organize the Jewish youth of Vancouver in support of the proposed extension to the Centre building, is the purpose of the newly formed Centre Youth Committee. Meeting to plan an active campaign, the committee decided to try to involve every youth organization in the project and discussed tentative plans for a mass rally and a dance.
Coleman Rubin was appointed chairman pro tem and Miriam Sherman secretary. Others present were: Vera Lipson, Shirley Davidner, Sally Dodek, Harold Berson, Irwin Garfinkle, Harry Miller, Arnold Nemetz and Morrie Harrison.
Anyone interested in participating in the work of this committee is invited to call the Centre office, CEdar 1168.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN OF CANADA
"The Discussiop Group," held at the home of Mrs. T. Gold-bloom, Monday, November 8, proved extremely interesting to the participants.
"Peace of Mind" by Joshua Loth Liebman is being studied as part of the "Mental Health" program of the group. Mrs. S. Rosen and Mrs. W. Steiner presented excellent papers on the above hook.
The Discussion Group enrollment will be closed after November 22, which is the date of the next meeting, to be held et the home of Mrs. R. J. Beck, 1420 West 46th, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Meetings are held every second and fourth Monday in the month.
Correction
The council evening for members, husbands and friends will ake place on Saturday, December 4, at the home of Mrs. C. Korsch, 1408 West 47th.  Proceeds will be in aid of the Laren, Holland, Orphanage. Your enjoyment is assured when you attend COUNCIL GALA EVENING — SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4.