Friday, January 19, 1940
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Phone in all Social Notes . . . Bay. 4210.
Mr. and Mrs. Daviu Brail are receiving congratulations' on the birth of a son at the 'General Hospital on
Saturday, January 13.
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Mrs. A. Goldman, of Edmonton, is a visitor in the city, the guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Doctor and Mrs. A. B. Greenberg. ^
Miss Hettie Marks has left for Calgary, where she will be the guest of her parents, Mr. acid Mrs. I. Marks, and will attend the marriage of her sister, which is taking place .shortly. *' ♦ ♦
Mrs. I. Klempner, of Winnipeg, Man.; is the guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. D. Brail.
Mr. and Mrs. Li. LsOtzkar and son Bernard, have returned to the city ; after a month's sojourn in the South, including California and Mexico, where they visited their many relatives and friends.
Mrs. H..KorbIn, of Trail, B.C., is the gruest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hyman.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Hirsch and son, Allah Barry, have left the city if or Winnipeg, where they will reside in the future. They bid farewell to their many friends, whom they have
et during the past few years.
« • • Mr. O. Kleinfeld has left the city o take up residence in Chicago.
• . • • -j Mr. and Mrs. Cy Morris are re-eiving congratulations on the birth f a daughter on Monday, January
at the General Hospital.-■ > ,, . • On her arrival from Chicago, Miss ella Conn, formerly of Winnipeg, 'ani., is making her home in Van-buver, the guest of her brother and ister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. S. Conn.
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MISS RUTH GOLDMAN WEDS SAMUEL ZACK
Clusters of white chrysanthemums, reflecting the gleam of white cathedral tapers, gfraced the aztec ballroom of Hotel Georgia; Wednesday evening for the wedding of. Ruth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Goldman, and Mr. Samuel Zack, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Zack. The ceremony was performed at 8:30 o'clock by Rabbi Samuel Cass and Cantor J. Sivowitch.
WEDDING
Announcement (is made of; the sirriage; 'of Miss Mildred Aceman, iormerly of: CaIgary;-yo«ngesf daugh^ : of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Aceman, Mr. Samuel Nesbitt, only son of > A. Nesbitt and the late Mrs. Nes-tt of Vancouver, which took place Sunday, December 31 in Victoria, .C, Rabbi M. Berner oflflciating. ollowing their honeymoon on Van-uver Island, Mr. and Mrs. Nesbitt ve taken tip residence in Stanley rk Manor.
YOUNG ISRAEL
Young Israel, a social and cultural rganization, newly organized in Vancouver, is conducting a member-sliip campaign for young men between the ages of 14 and 18. All those who would like to join our ranks and participate in the worthwhile activities of our group are urged to enroll at the next meeting to be held in the Centre on Sunday, January 28 at 6:15 p.m.
One of the many activities of Ybung Israel is the Young Israel Sabbath Service held at the Talmud Torah Hall, Heatley — Pender, every Shabbos at 9:30 a.m. The service is conducted entirely by some of the young men in this group. We would appreciate if all available young men in the community would attend this service. The service is supervised by Mr. Z. Schreiner, Principal of the Talmud Torah. Mr. Schreiner is also advisor of the group above mentioned.
S. Holtzkener, President S. Moscovitz, Secretary.
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MBS. SAMUEL ZACK
Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Victor Drach, . as matron of honor, and Miss Ettie Lehrer, Miss Dorothy Zack, Miss Clara Zack and Miss LiUian Rabinovitch asjb^^^^ maids. Mr. Sidney Zack was his brother's best man, ~ and Mr. Jack Zack, Mr. Lou Zack, Mr. Harold Rome and Mr. Isadore Mackoff ushered.
For her wedding the bride wore an imported gown of dull ivory crepe, on simple Grecian lines, the skirt sweeping into a full train. Clusters of orange blossoms on the shoulders matched the posy fastening her veil of bridal net, and she carried a sheaf of white carnations.
A peplum gown of baby blue lace, with matching jacquette sashed with black velvet, was worn by Mrs. Drach, and she carried a bouquet of pink rosebuds. The bridesmaids wore similarly styled frocks of crepe, with accordion pleated skirts in bustle effect, in shades of orchid, sea green, dusky rose and lime, respectively. A single chrysanthemum fastened their shoulder length veils, and the y carried bronze and pale yellow chrysanthemums.
A reception dance followed the ceremony, when guests were received by Mrs. Goldman, wearing midnight blue transparent velvet with brief scalloped jacquette and black veiled hat mounted with blue feathers. Mrs. Zack, who assisted in receiving, wore black crepe with shirred bodice and veiled turban model hat.
Mr. and Mrs. Zack left later on their wedding trip to Portland, the bride travelling in a frock of black silk crepe with intricately-embroidered skirt, and short fur jacket with matching fur toque. On returning they will reside at New Westminster.
JUNIOR HADASSAH
Dr. Hugo Pranck, former Berlin prosecuting attorney, will speak on "Youth Aliyah" ... the evacuation, rehabilitation, education of the youth of the war zones of Europe ... at the next meeting of Jr. Hadassah to be held on Wednesday, January 24, in the Centre, at 8 p.m. Current events in the form of a "Walter Winchell" will be another feature. In addition all present will have the opportunity of learning the art of Palestinian dancing from qualified instructors. The programme will be climaxed by a social hour. ... On Wednesday night, the 24th, at eight sharp, please.
Sipping tea, having your fortune told, making new friends, can be your pleasure at our annual membership tea to be held on Sunday, January 28, at the home of Miss Ann Mann, 1152 W. 13th. Our tea will be open to the public, and we cordially invite you to attend. The date, Jan. 28th.
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Youth Aliyah Needs Your Help
(Copy of Telegram received from IMrs. liUlan Frehnan, OSJS. (Order British Empire), President of IQEadassah):
"Jan. Std, PJIL 2.36 Ottawa^ Ont.
Have just been advised twelve hundred Youth Aliyah Certificates Immediately available but require $360.00 for each child Immediately. I ask all Chapters of Canadian J^dassah to undertake inunedlately extrar ordinary Tonth AUyah effort. Conditions of Jewish refugee children in Poland and other war zones have reached utmost graviiy. Unless removed at once they face extinction. Please wire me to Ottawa how many children your Chapter will undertake." :
In view of tragic existing conditions, Jewish women are implored to make self-sacriflce the order of the day that little children may be given an opportunity to live.
In addition to the Donors' Luncheon, numerous functions are being planned. Keep the following dates before you and please lend your support:— i Wednesday, January 24th, 1940
(from 2 to 5:30 p.m.) at the home of Mrs. Myer Brown—6046 Cypress, Mesdames Norman Brown, A. Koch, Myer Brown and Mrs. Jack Moloff will be hostesses for a self-sacrifice tea.
The proceeds of this tea do not go towards making up the personal contributions of the hostesses. This tea is simply to augment the Youth Aliyah Fund.
Wednesday, January 31st—2 to 5:30 p.m. Self Sacrifice Tea at the home of Mrs. A. M. Charkow, 1020 16th W.
February 7th, 2 to 5:30 p.m.—Self Sacrifice Tea at the home of Mrs. Maurice Fox, 1751 King Edward W, Hostesses: Mesdames S. Albert, Maurice Fox and B. Shapiro.
Mrs. A. Rothstein is planning a tea—date to be announced later.
NOW. is the time for every Jewish woman to respond before it is too late,
(It is interesting to note that donations to the extent of $25.00 have been received from non-Jewish friends unsolicited.)
Mrs. Rebecca Horowitz gave the first affair for Youth Aliyah and raised the magnificent sum of $75, at her home last Saturday evening. Mrs. Horowitz deserves a lot of thanks, also to go to the others who have raised money for Youth Aliyah.
CHESED SHEL?; HAMES
The next meeting of the Chapel Society will be held on Wednesday, January 31, in the Community Centre at 8:00 p.m.
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A.Z.A. NEWS
The next meeting of the local chapter of Aleph Zadick Aleph will be held at the Community Centre, January 21st, at 8:00 p.m. sharp.
A well-planned programme was drawn up for the coming term at a "bull session" held at the home of Advisor Ben Pastinsky. Each committee chairman stated that he would do all in his power to help carry out the "Five Fold and Full" Programme.
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Cultural Chairman, Mort James, has arranged a varied programme for the coming meeting. Half of cultural programme will be in the form of a quiz; the other half will be taken care of by Aleph Bob Wen-er, who will speak on "The Vocational Adjustment of Jewish Youth." Public Speaking
The Public Speaking Committee, under the capable direction of Mitch Snider (P.A.G.), will train Alephs who are interested in debating and oratory.
The first issue of the Fraternity paper "The CANUCK" was given out at the last meeting.
A tetsimonial banquet was held in honor of Al. Mackoff, District 4 Oratory winner, on Sunday, January 14, at the Golden Room of the Melrose Cafe.
Alephs are again reminded that every Friday night is Sabbath Night. ^^Help build A.Z.A.—Get newmem-berSi
A.Z.A. boys will be out this Sunday morning to collect old clothes for the benefit of the needy. If there is anyone who has old clothes which they would like to donate, kindly get in touch with Jack Rose, BAyview 8193-L before Sunday, January 21.
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Council of Jewish Women
Saturday night, January 20, Council Fun Night at the home of Mrs. Chas. Korsch, 1408 V/est 47th Ave. Be sure to bring your friends and enjoy an evening of surprises and fun, games and cards. Remember, Saturday night, Jan. 20, 8:30 p.m. BED CROSS WORK
No. 1 and No. 2 Home Nursing Courses will combine this Tuesday and will meet at 3:00 p.m. at the Community Centre to hear a lecture on "Care of Infants."
Red Cross sewers and knitters are requested to come at 11 ajn.; this Tuesday, instead of the usual 1:30 p.m.. ^
Representing the Northwest Region in Oratory, and his own Chapter, as a delegate, Al Mackoff won the District No. 4 Oratorical Championship at the District Convention held in Oakland on December 26. Speaking against five other speakers, who won in their different regions, Mackoff received the unanimous decision of these judges. This not only makes him the ony Vancouver Aleph ever to win a District Oratorical Contest, but also makes him the first Canadian Aleph to ever be eligible to speak at the International Convention. For his victory in Oakland, Aleph Mackoff received a gold medal and a trip to compete in the International Contest which is to be held in Akron, Ohio, next June.
Junior B'nai B'rith
Hear ye! Hear ye!—only four more days to the event of the year— the annual Tolo Dance. There are still quite a few eligible boys on the dating committee's list—so come on, girls, and do your duty. For last minute arrangements please call Vera Lipson, Fairmant 5357-R or Helen Cohen, Dexter 1217. Don't forget the place. Alma Academy, and the date, January 23, for the time of your life.
The next meeting will be held at the Centre on January 25. Prospective members please take special note of this date, as initiations will be held then. The foliowing chairmen have been appointed for the ensuing term: Anne Paghin — Pin
Chairman; Anne Braverman, Sports; Dorothy Zivot, Sunshine; Lillian Tolzes, Publicity; Thelma Koffman, Cultural; Prances Petersky, Religious; Mildred Sirlin, A.Z.A. co-operative; Lillian Swartz, Philanthropic; Bernice Osovsky, Membership.
Watch the Bulletin for further particulars concerning the next mixer. The proceeds of this affair will go towards purchasing blankets for the Polish refugees in Europe.
While on the subject of the Tolo, all Jr. B.B. Girls are invited to attend a Cocktail Party preceding the dance, commencing at 8:00 at the home of Lillian Tolzes, 1136 West 10th Avenue (one block from the Centre). This affair is exclusive to Jr. B.B. Girls and their dates.
We'll be seeing you—at the Tolo!
TALMUD TORAH Auxiliary
The Vancouver Talmud Torah Ladies' Auxiliary will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, January 24, at -2:00 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Z. Schreiner, 1075 West 10th Avenue. All members are urgently requested to attend this very important meeting.
Plans have been made for a Cham-isha Asar B'shvat party for the children of the Talmud Torah. Mrs. M. Shore is.chairman.
At this meeting, arrangements for a Purim Party will be discussed. Won't you come and help us jilan a real good time for your children?
Don't forget the Oneg Shabbos to be held Saturday, January 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Pearl Shore, 1197 West 16th Avenue. Chairman Pearl Shore has arranged a very fine and entertaining program. One
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HADASSAH NEWS
Hadassah chairmen and committees for 1940:
Membership — Mrs. Wm. Steiner, chairman; Mrs. L. Resnick, co-chairman. .
Program—Mrs. C. S,chreiner, chairman... ...
Tea—Mrs. H. Toban, chairman.; Mrs. Jack Diamond, co-chairman.
Publicity—Mrs. I. Becker, chairman. . '■'
Entertainment—Mrs. Freda Weiss, chairaian.
Ways and Meaiis--Mrs.H. Frome, chairman.
Rummage Sale-^Mrs. R. Horowitz, chairman; Mrs. B. Pearl, co-chairman.
(Set-Well—Mrs. P. Lourie, chairman.
Palestinian Trees—^Mrs. M. Sos-kin, chairman.
Sick Visiting—Mrs. Chas. Nemetz, chairman; Mrs. P. HoUenberg and Mrs. B. Peters.
Welcome Strangers—Mrs. N. Green-berg, chairman.
Telephone—Mrs. J. Tolzes, chairman; Mesdames Wolfe, B. Shore, J. D. Sweid, A. M. Charkow, F. Co-, hen.
Articles of new clothing suitable for refuge children from the ages of one to fifteen years, are being collected by. Hadassah under the chairmanship of Mrs. Paul Lourie at the Conamunity Centre every Tuesday afternoon, at the Red Cross meetings. Please bring your parcel to the next Red Cross Sewing, Tuesday, January 23rd, 1940.
of the features will be a review of Louis Goulding's "Mr. Emmanuel" by Mrs. Z. Schreiner. Don't regret not having come. Be with us Saturday and spend a pleasant and profitable afternoon.
Watch this column for further Talmud Torah Ladies' Aiudliary announcements. We have great surprises in store for you.
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CONVENORS OF B.B. JUNIOR GIRLS AUXILIARY TOLO DANCE
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