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VOL. X., No. 26 Eleventh Ave. and Oak St. VANCOUVER, B.O., FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1940 _
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Annual Geverkshaften
Histadruth Appeals For Generous Support
The Poalei-Zeirei Zion Organization of Vancouver appeals to the local Jewish Community to respond generously to our Geverkshaf ten campaign. This campaign is now in
the midst of its drive to raise one million dollars in United States and Canada. .
As a result of the war situation, it has become imperative to redouble the efforts for organized and training the manpower that builds and defends the Jewish Commonwealth in Palestine.
The workers' institutions must be provided with greater means for the expansion of their activities and for increasing their ability to initiate new projects of employment and colonization.
Friends of Labor Palestine realize the urgency of the present movement when the most powerful Jewish community in Europe has been ruined, and the Histadruth has been confronted with tasks much greater than any in the past.
: Thousands of new immigrant have ■entered and are still coming to Pal-^estine and practically all are without jiany means for existence. The Hista-|druth cares after the most of them land provides them with employment land security.
There will be a mass meeting in lithe Community Centre on Wednes-l|day evening, March 20thr, at 8:00 ip.m., when Budwick Zuckerman, lj}rominent world Zionist leader will [be,the gruest speaker. 'Members of |the community are urged to be Ipresent and hear this great speaker.
Poale Zierie Zion are forunate in iJiaving an experienced campaigner ^n the person- of Dr."M: Archeck-a» chairman of the 1940 Geverkshaf ten
Prominent Speaker -—
BARUCH ZUCKERMAN
Drive Chairman
TALMUD LADIES'AUX. TO HOLD BAZAAR '
The Talmud Torah Ladies' Auxiliary is sponsoring a gala Bazaar and Fun-Nite to be held on Wednesday, May 15, at the Community Centre. An evening of fun and surprises is in store for all. In conjunction with this affair a 1940 Kalvin-ator refrigerator will be raffled. Be sure to get your raffle tickets!
MIZRAOHI0B0ANI2A-HOLD MEETING , MARCH 16
A meeting of the Mizrachi Organ-
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ization will be held this Saturday ^6vening, March 16th, at 8:30 p.m., |at the Sahara Tzedeck Hall, Heatley )Ave, and Pender Street. Program iwiil be: 1, Election of Officers; 2, Ichizuk Hadas; 3, Mlave Malko. I Everybody welcome.
Many Demonsti^e Against Land Regulatiofls in Palestine
Large Nnmbers of Men an4 Women Injured
DR. M. ABCHECK
pnaiBVithls Proud of Its A. A.
Delegates Elected to Grand Lodge Convention
By HABBY GBEENBEBG Few meetings, if any, of the B'nai B'rith Lodge, were more impressive than the one of last Tuesday, March 5th. For the first time the Lodge was given an exclusive opportunity of gazing into the window of A.Z.A. activities and of becoming acquainted with its manifold and diverse functions.
The president, Bro. Dr. Gorosh, welcomed the Alephs. He then called upon Bro. Dr. Bokhaut, the senior advisor of the Chapter, who urged the Brothers to take greater interest in the A.Z.A. work recalling that out of the ranks of A.Z.A. will come the future leadership of B'nai B'rith. There was a tense silence when Phil Snider, the Aleph Godol, took the chair. All the other Alephs moved closer to the Altar. Everyone in the lodge seemed to sense the approach of something novel and interesting—and so it proved. V/ith the confidence of one accustomed to his work, Phil Snider called the meeting to order. "We are grate-full" he began "in being allowed to present this program because it affords us an opportunity to stimulate a closer relationship between the B'nai B'rith and its junior order. It gives us a chance to show what A.ZA. is doing to help Jewish youth. Tonight it is our purpose to reveal to you the procedure at our reg^ular meetings."
B'nai B'rith Sees A.Z.A. at Work What followed was a most fascinating and complete reproduction of the A.Z,A. program, consisting of religious, cultural,, social and athletic activities best adapted for the development of character and responsible manhood. It was interesting to note that in Social Service work the A.Z.A. take part in old clothes drives to assist Youth Aliyah and to help plant the Lapidus Memorial Forest in Palestine. There is an annual Lapidus Award for the linest Social Service work.
The religious work consists in attending Friday evening services, the study of Hebrew and the annual observance of the A,Z.A. Sabbath,
JEWISH REFUGEES TO SERVE WITH POLISH ARMY IN FRANCE
BUCHAREST (WNS). —A large contingent of refugees from Nazi-occupied Poland, many of them Jews, left Rumania last week to serve with the Polish Army in Prance, it was learned here. Wives and children of the men who enlisted will be sent to Algiers, where they will be colonized by the French government.
Meanwhile, Jewish circles here were heartened by the fact that Dr. Alexander Safran, new Chief Rabbi of
JERUSALEM (WNS-Palcor Agency—Delayed by Censor)—The embit-terment of Palestine Jewry caused by the announcement of land regulations by the British Government ahd^ the tension of the Jewish population over the immhient vote on the measure in the House of Commons were revealed throughout the country in demonstrations in all cities. In many instances the meetings culminated inj serious clashes with the police and in the summoning of troops.
The violence arose principally in. Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalem, as police officers sought to break up the; gatherings which grew up almost; spontaneously in scattered parts ofi the cities. As a result of the difficult ties last week-end, a curfew law was imposed upon Tel Aviv. It was assumed that tiie ban had been adopted to prevent any further expression of Jewish protest before the debate in the House of Commons. First Death as Result of Demonstra-i tions Reported ^ ^
SISTERHOOD ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON MARCH 20TH
Rumania, had been received in a long and "cordial" audience by Silviu Dragomir, Minorities Minister.
which this year is on March 29th.
The cultural activities include a program of quizes, debates, oratory and contests, in Hebrew and English essays.
In sports, there is tennis, hiking, bowling and inter-chapter contests. It was pointed out that there are now 352 Chapters with a membership of 8913.
Following the above presentation a hearty vote of thanks was extended by the president, Bro. Dr. Gorosh and Bro. J. B. Jaffe to the following Alephs, who took part in the program: Ralph James, Al. Mackoff, M. James, Al. Miller, Jack Rose, Irving Herman, Harold Pearl, Harry Weinstein, Bob Wener, Bob Rosen, Phil Snider, M. Levi, Jack Faghin, Roy Kantor, Gil Tonberg, Al. Feur-berg, and Irving Kirshner.
Delegates to Grand Lodge Convention
The following Brothers were honored in being elected as delegates to the forthcoming Grand Lodge Convention for 1940. Bros. Nathan Fox, E. M, Goldsmith, Dr. J. J. Gorosh, Dr. A. B. Greenberg, Harold Freeman, Sam. Hyman, J. B. Jaffe, I. L. Kostman, Norman Levin, J. F. Shaw, Jack Kauffman and Gordon Angel.
JERUSALEM (WNS-Palcor ^^en^.,
Jew who was injured in a clash with police while participating in a demonstration called to protest against the new British land restrictions, died of his wounds here.
It is estimated that last Saturday morning 20,000 demotetrators toojk part in the protest in Tel Aviv alone. In that city, fully 150 men and women were injured in the conflict with the police, and of that number 60 remained imder treatment in hospitals. A number of the police were also injured. Arrests were numerous, and included 30 present hospital patients. In Haifa, another 100 demonstrators were injured.
Tel Aviv Witnesses Stirring Scenes Three separate demonstrations rose up in various sections of Tel Aviv, and before the protest gatherings had continued for long, two mei^ed into one lai^e movement made up of a seethiiig crowd. A large crowd gathered about the government offices in the city and sought with shouthig and banners to indicate to officials the acute regret of the populace over the imposition of the regulations. Armed police, protected by steel
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Sisterhood is again planning its Annual Spring Luncheon on Wednesday, March 20th, and at an executive meeting held a few days ago, a most unusual and delicious menu was arranged; something different, something in keeping with the season of the year. The following hostesses are all combining their efforts for the success of this affair:
Mesdames Sudmin, White, James, Wagner, Tenant, R. J. Beck, Levy, M. Brown, J. J. Diamond, M. Fox, Freedman, Isman, Hockman, Kaufman, B. Kostman, P. Lesser, Raphael, Silverson, Statinov.
One of our young confirmants, ovely Bernice Smith, will play a few selections on the piano for us; Het-tie Marks will sing, accompianied by BfiPSr-Nagierj^and^ Rabbi- Cass give a resume of "By the Waters of Babylon" by Robert Neumann, story in keeping with the times.
A fine turnout is expected and we hope you will be there.
External Welfare Drive
All Cards To Be Turned in Immediateljr
B'NAI B'RITH GRAND PRESIDENT TO VISIT VANCOUVER
Brother David Goldman,. Grand President of District Grand Grand Lodge No. 4, wiii pay his official visit to the Vancouver Lodge on Tuesday, March 19. He will address a public meeting at the Hotel Georgia that evening, at 8:15 p.m. This meeting is open to men and women of the Jewish Community.
. B. B. Grand President
DAVID GOLDMAN
COLLECTION MARCH 17
Under the chairmanship of H. To-ban, teams of collectors will be calling to open yoiu- "Blue Boxes" next Simday morning.
In these troubled days, the need for consolidation is great and a hearty reception is requested.
TALMUD TORAH GALA ON MARCH 25TH
On Monday, March 25, a Gala Purim Carnival sponsored by the Talmud Torah Ladies' Auxiliary will take place in the Banquet Hall of the Centre. All the children of the Talmud Torah and their parents are cordially invited to attend.
The program of the Carnival which will commence at 1 p.m. will consist of singing Purim Festival and other Hebrew and Yiddish songs; a game and contest period— interesting games for the children have been arranged in which all children may participate, the winners will be awarded lovely prizes; and a Masquerade — valuable prizes will be awarded for the five best costumes. All the children of the Talmud Torah are urged to appear at the Carnival in costume. Refreshments will be served by the Ladies' Auxiliary.
On Saturday evening, March 23, all children of the Talmud Torah are requested to attend the synagogue service at which the Megillah will be read. Greggers (noise makers) will be distributed to all the children.
HADASSAH TO SHOW TWO FILMS MARCH 27
: The local Chapter of Hadassah will show two excellent pictures, "Green Fields" and "Homeland in Makhig hi the Kitsilano High School, Tent hand Trafalgar, on Wednesday, 'March 27. The proceeds of these pictures will go to Youth Aliyah.
OBITUARY
Mrs. Pauline Miller, a native of Poland and a resident of Vancouver for the past thirty years passed away at her home, 673 Cambie St., on Sunday, March 10th. Surviving to mourn the deceased are five sons: Edward, Phillip, Morry, Hyman and Jack, all of Vancouver; also three daughters, Mrs. A. F. Weiss, Mrs. J. Newman and Mrs. M. Beck of Vancouver; and eight grandchildren.
Services were held at the T. Edwards Pimeral Parlor, and interment made at the Schara Tzedeck Cemetery in the, family plot. Rev. J. Spiro officiating.
SUBSCRIPTION FOR "BULLETIN" NOW BEING COLLECTED
Subscriptions for the "Bulletin" for 1940 are how being collected! Bill Kolberg, the Bulletin collector, will call on subscribers in due course and the Bulletin will greatly appreciate the usual courtesy extended to him. Subscribers are reminded that he is the only authorized Bulletin collector, but subscription can be paid at the Centre Office if convenient.
The Bulletin takes this opportunity to thank the many subscribers who have already paid.
In order that the External Welfare Drive may be completed. Captains and workers are urged to have all outstanding cards turned in as i^ as possible. Full details of the Drive will be published in the next edition of the Bulletin.
FURTHER LIST OB SUBSCRIBERS
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Prentice, J. G................ 63.33
Pick, Otto................... 66.69
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Gilfix, S. H................... 40.00
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Bell, Mrs. N................. 30.00
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Jewisli Community Centre Library Now Open
Many New Books On the Shelves
MATZOS
The Talmud Torah Committee in charge of the Matzos announce that this year in addition to Manischewitz Products they are also bringing in Streight Matzos as well as a limited amount from Palestine.
HOPE
"Before men can really be men again and work out their salvation in human terms, is it not reasonable to expect that the relation of the Pole to the German or the Finn to the Russian must become something like the relation of the Rhode Islander to the New Yorker, or the Delawarian to the Virginian?"
—Dean Christian Gauss, Princeton University.
One of the most important items of news to the Community this week is the statement from the Library Committee that the Library imder the careful dh-ection of Librarian, Abe Goodman, has been thoroughly reorganized and after months of tedious work is now beginning to show shape of which in the near future will be a fine up-to-date Jewish library; realization of a dream which the Jewish Commimity in this city has cherished for years.
Shortly before last summer, the Y.M.H.A. Library Committee, headed by Chairman Dr. B. Bokhaut were granted permission for the Administrative Council to operate the library and a start was then made to put the library in a condition worthy of being the communal institution which it is supposed to be. Arrangements were made with the Vancouver Piablic Library for the proper cataloguing of all books and rebinding where necessary. Numbers of books on the library shelves were discarded, as they were not suitable. These books were donated to the Westminster Regiment. To replace the books discarded, new books were ordered, a number of which have arrived. Also the Vancouver Public Library has completed many of the volumes which have been returned to the Jewish library, and there are now a fine selection of books for lending out.
The Vancouver Jewish Community Centre Public Library was formed and has come to life with the object of stimulating interest in Jewish literature in the widest sense of the term and will provide interesting and hiformative books, pamphlets, maps, etc., written by the most outstanding writers. It aims to bring into every Jewish home in Vancouver the best
of literature, written by or about the Jews and Jewish problems. It VTill concentrate its efforts to bring to the Jewish people and especially to the Jewish Youth, the best works deaUng with Jewish questions. Great Jewish Personalities, Jewish Events, thus bringing into the consciousness the many important problems with which the Jews are now faced.
The Library Committee appeals to all those organizations and individuals who feel the importance of such an undertaking to help in its support by donating either books or money, and the Committee also wishes to thank those organizations and Individuals who have made the opening of the Library possible by theh- donations.
The Library will henceforth be open from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 pjn. every Sunday evening and the books are available for free loan for two-week periods after which a fine of 5c per week is charged.
The following new books are now on hand and are yours for the asking, first come, first served. You may put your name on the reserve list if the book you want is already In circulation.
1. The Nazerine, by Sholom Asch.
2. The River Breaks Up, by I. J. Singer.
3. The Jewish Problem, by Louis Golding.
4. Jewish Contributions to Civilization by Cecil Roth.
5. The Answer, by Ludwig Lewis-ohn.
6. Golden Treasury of Jewish Literature, by Leo W. Schwartz.
7. The Rape of Palestine, by ZifT.
The Library also has on order another list of new books expected to arrive in the near future and these will be put into circulation and publicized as received.
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