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PROViNCIAL LlBfiARY
VICTORIA, B.C.
Press Archives,
Parliament Bldgs.,
Victoria. B. C.
VOL. X., No. 22
Eleventh Ave. and Oak St
VANCOUVER, B.C., JANUARY 19, 1940
5c per Copy; $1.00 per Year
External Welfare Fund to be Organized on
Meeting Monday Night; Organization Representatives to Attend
The formation   of a permanent"
-Vancouver Jewish Community Exr ternal Welfare Fund will take place this coming Monday night, January ,22, at an important, meeting called under- the chairmanship . of Mr. Harold B. Kahn. All major organizations in the community have been invited to send irepresenlktives to this meeting, so that the permanent b'rganizatibn may have in it a complete arid representatiye cross section of the entire community. Called to this meeting also are the representatives of the beneficiary organizations and institutions of the Ex-tertial Welfare Fund, and the mem-who comprise the present yol-htary board.
For the past several years, the Van-' uver Jewish comnaunity, through group of interested and volunteer ^:orkefs, hisis taken the progressive '^ep of cbrordiriatihg the various appeals  and  drives  that  are made roughout the year for the allevia-;bri I, of distreiss and suffering of ewry iabr6a:d,_^for refugee work, for eshivotfa, for eleemosynery institii-bns both at home and overseas. In e one drivie under the auspices of e External .Welfare Fund, Van-ouver Jewry was enabled to carry lit its obligations in an effective and irderly   manner,   eliniihalihg all te and dui^icatioh and conserv-Hhe:^energy of men and.woinen jr^'onsSKcfifv^^ pinmunity.
i With the war conditions that ob-in at the present time, and with le urgent and increased calls for "eviation of distress and suffering, is necessary to further unify all forces and endeavors, so'thsit the eatest possible help may be ren-ered with the maximum preserva-*on of communal energry. The suc-~ss and heartening response on the rt of Vancouver Jewry to the Unit-rive of the External Welfare Fund the past is an indication that the . idea is sihcerely endorsed by the community at large. The decision to enlarge- the personnel of the Board and make it a permanent institution was reached at a meeting held last v/eek of the present committee, together with the representative of beneficiary organizations.
At the meeting called for this coming Monday night, convening at 8:00 p.m., in the Community Centre, reports will be^ rendered of the work in the past year. Formation of a ; communally representative Board, election of officers for 1940, and a general discussion of the 1940 Campaign for external Jewish needs to be launched the latter part of February, are included among the important items on the agenda.
The External Welfare Fund is designed specifically for the protection and benefit of our own community, and for greater' service to the needs of our people at large. It is therefore vitally important that organizations to vrhom letters have been addressed have their representatives at the meeting this Monday night.
JR. B'NAi B'RITH ANNUAL TOtO. TUES,. JANUARY 23
The Junior B'nai B'rith announce their annual Tolo dance. Conveners for this, affair are the Misses Helen Cohen, Anne Faghin and Lorraine Glucksman. This 1940 Tolo dance will be the successful results of carefully laid out plans which these girls and their committees have drawn up to make this affair reach a new high in social activities.
The Alma Academy, at 3679 West Broadway, is' the popular setting chosen, with the sweet strains of Duke Palmer and his orchestra. This T|bio is not to be an ordinary one, for the. girls convening it have unusual and novel ideas as to how a Tolo should be presented. For instance, a dance contest with grand prizes awarded, a spot dance, a balloon dance, and the attraction of the evening will be the presentation of a new song and dance craze^ the Boops-a-Daisy, which will catch everyone up. The dance contest and ^bops-a-Daisy will be under the supervision of the Vaughn Moore Dance A.cademy, and we will be hon-r ^ed,;;B4tiu,^^^
JMrs. Vaughn Moore as .guests for the evening.
With the ticket sale in full swing. Miss Anne Faghin announces that every Jr. B.B, member can accommodate you with a ticket.
The Misses Vera Lipson and Helen Cohen who are in charge of the Blind-dating committee, are qn the job to help any girl who wishes her date arranged.
With this detailed description of the 1940 Tolo dance on Tuesday, January 24, no one should miss this gala event, and it is the duty of every girl to get a ticket and show them how it is done on Leap Year!
DINNER DANCE AT MANDARIN GARDENS
To honor the initiation class of 1939, Vancouver Lodge B'nai B'rith will hold' a Dinner Dance at the Mandarin Gardens on Tuesday,' Jan; 30th, 1940. Dinner starts at' 7:00 p.m. and dancing from 9 to. ?. There will be lots of entertainment as. well. Barney Potts and his orchestra will supply the sweet soothing music.
PROMINENT GOMMUN^ ITY MEMBERS ON VAN.
r At a ineeting of the Vancouver Welfare Federation held onr January 15th, ^ two prominent members of our community were elected to ofiice on the Federation. , Mr.,,'^orman C. Levin, representing the (Greater Vancouver Health League, was elected to the /Board of Directors for a 3-year term and Dr. Jack Moscovich was elected to the. Budget Committee for a one year term.'
CHAIRMAN
CANADIAN JEWISH COMMITTEE FOR REFUGEES
Federated Jewish Women's Organization
Will ladies please note that on next Tuesday, January 22, there will be no Home Nursing class at 11 a.m., but a joint class will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sewing groups will commence at 11 a.m. It is hoped that there will be a large turnout.
TALMUD TORAH TO CELEBRATE GHAMISHA ASARB'SHVAT
On the 26th of January, Palestin Arbor Day will be celebrated by the pupils of the Talmud Torah. Regular classes will be suspended. The children will gather, however, for a Chamisha Asar B'shvat party in the classrooms. Paleshtinian games will be played; Palestinian songs will be sung.   Refreshments   befitting the
The Canadian Jewish Committee for Refugees B.C. Division has been meeting regularly and doing valuable work in giving advice and assisting in many ways to the newcomers to our community.  It should be remembered that this coinmittee is willing at all times to consider any problem concerning immigration or any perplexing matter  which the newcomer may find themselves up against, and urge them to utilise the services of the committee. The Committee's economic section, comprised of Mr. A. O. Koch (chairman), Mr. L. Tenen and Mr. I. L. Kostman, has been    actively   engaged. Anyone wishing to  contact  the Canadian Jewish Committee for Refugees B.C. Division should call or phone the chairman, Mr. N. C. Levin, 475 Howe Street, phone Trinity 4410.
PIONEER WOMEN
An urgent appeal to every Jewish woman: to attend the Linen Shower at the Community Centre on Sunday, January 21 at 2:30 p.m., sponsored by the Pioneer Women's Organization. Every woman is expected to bring all she can 9pare in the way of sheets, pillow cases and towels. All these articles v.'ill be forwarded to Palestine for the destitute, half-starved, and half-naked refugees, that are coming in daily, as this is only place they can find a haven of refuge. The Jewish com-cunity of Palestine is overtaxed with the refuge problem in rendering immediate help as well as assisting them to get established permanent-
1 Mr. Philii> Lesser, who bias beien ■|lected Chairman of the Administra-iive Council for 1940, has a long and fari^d -experience of community ^rork, having been a; member of the |Ldminist.rative Council since its inception. He has practically served |n all the committees, was first vice-qhairman last year has a thorough knowledge of the activities of the Council, carries the confidence of the whole cbndmunity, all of which pecially designates that the guid-|ince of the Council will be in tried and provenharids.
Mr. Lesser is a Past President of he Vancouver Lodge B'nai B'rith, |)eing very active in the work of that jbrganization.  He is also a member (bf-Beth Israel Congregation. No .better-choice could have been ler is a£man >:.ofc
g^eat executive ability, of good judgment, is a^successful business man, has high ideals, and gets things done in a quiet unassuming, manner. Under the direction of Mr. Lesser, the Vancouver Jewish Administrative Council should have continued success of its activities.
Sam Chess l^tiring Chairman
Large Community Attendance At Annual Meeting
Reports of Standing Committees
A large attendance of the community was seen at the Annual Meeting;' of the Vancouver Jewish Administrative Coiincil which was held in the? Community Centre on Monday evening, Jariuaiy 8i It was the largest^ turnout at any annual meeting so far, which points oul-the keen interest being taken by the community in the Administrative Council's activities.: After the annual reports of the Standing Cbmmittees had been submitted, election took place, to replace twelve members to the Executive Committee who retired as this time. Those who were elected wre:—Messrs. H. Evans/ M. Groberman, L. Tenen, S. Tenenbaum, N. L. Lando, Myer Brown,' I. L. Kostman, B. Lotzkar, N. I. Klausner, S. W. Chess, R. L. Zien, A. Moss..
Building Finance Committee
An audited financial statement of the Community Centre Building Finance Committee who are in charge of the Centre Building Amortization Plan was submitted by Mr. R. L. Zien cbvering last year, 1939. Bank bal. Jan. 1, 1939..... .$ 365.12
Pledge Payments   .......... 4,504.94
Total Income.............$4,870.06
Disbursenients............. 4,794.37
DR. JACK MOSCOVICH
BETH ISRAEL
Late Friday evening services 8:00 p.m., in Synagogue Hall, Community Centre. Cantor Jacob Sivowich, assisted by the Beth Israel choir will chant the services. Rabbi Samuel Cass will preach on "The Blessing— What Has Become of It?" A social hour concludes the observance of the Sabbath eve.
Daily Minyan services are conducted every morning at 7:30 a.m., and in the evening at 6:00 p.m. On Saturday mornings, services begin at 9:00 a.m., on Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m.
Newcomers and residents of the community are always welcome.
Having served a successful year as chairman of the Vancouver Jewish Administrative Council, Mr. S. W. Chess relinquishes that position. However, wishing to retain the valuable services which he renders to the community and the Administrative Council, Mr. Chess was asked to assume the  important  office of chairnriaR of the Community Centre Committee, to which he kindly consented.   Under the   capable chairmanship of Mr. Chess last year, the Administrative   Council  carried on its work smoothly  and effectively, dealing successfully wtih many problems effecting the community. Every year sees more work for the Administrative body, and Mr.  Chess had probably the busiest year any president ever had.   Thanks and appreciation are due to Mr. Chess from the whole community for his unselfish devotion of time, and untiring efforts on behalf of the community, in order that the Jewish people of this city may reap the benefit their activities to the utmost.
Bank bal. Dec. 31, 1939.... .$ 75.69 Mr. Zien stated that if pledgors keep up their pa3maents promptly, it will facilitate the payment of committments made and that the building will be free from all debt in two years.
Community Centre Report
In the report submitted by Mr. N. J. Klausner, chairman of the Centre Committee, it was ■ shown that once the "Community Centre Building is clear of all debt it will be able to operatewithout. any loss ionthe^^^^
is being kept in good condition.and at present is being used to capacity. Space in the Centre has been given to the Federated Jewish Women's Organization for Red Cross work every Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., free of rental. Although this means an increased expenditure on the operation costs of the Centre, it was felt that being such a worthy cause it deserved special recognition.
Community Chest Committee
Mr. H. B. Kahn, chairman, gave the report of the Community Chest Committee, which included audited financial statement:
Welfare ■ Bureau was given by the chairman, Mrs. B. Shapiro, who de^ tailed some of the cases which had been helped during the .past year. 47 transients, young men, had been. given food, clothing and shelter. The total high number of active cases during any month was 33, and;the average case load for the year, perr month was 30. The total number of visits ibade in and out of the office numbered 1,257.   The audited financial statement, showed: ^ ^Income.
Bank bal. Jan. 1, 1939 189.05 Community Chest allotment
balance 1938 ..............412.50
Community Chest allotment
1939..................... 3,900.00
Refund
Charitable disbursements -
.. 165.00
$4,666.55, / 4,236.736
Balance to be used for month' S ..:of January
Library GomnUttee     , , ^
.^evortLbyLvihg.^Horary; was,,sub.*
Income Bal. in bank Jan. 1, 1939.. .$ Received  from Vancouver
350.00
Welfare Federation
10,686.77
I $11,036.77
Expenditures Organization's   balance of
1938 allotment ...........$ 350.00
Beneficiaries 1939 allotment 10,686.77
$11,036.77
In connection with the recent War Chest Drive Mr. Kahn said that the Jewish Division had done extremely well.
Jewish Family Welfare Bureau
mitted < by Dr. B. Bokhaut, chairman of the Y.M.H.A. Library Gojiunittee. Dr. Bokhaut stated that; the Centre Library would soon be re-opened. In accordance with plans made last summer arrangements had been made with the Vancouver Public Library to have the books of the Centre Library catalogued and re-bo\md where necessary. Quite a number of books had been completed and. re--turned to the Centre. Also about twenty-five new books had been ordered, and they are expected to ar^ rive any time now. Dr. Bokhaut said on behalf of the Library Committee, he would like to thank all individuals and organizations for their donations of money and books.
Good and Welfare
Under Good and Welfare, Mr. H. B. Kahn, chairman of the External Welfare Committee, submitted the audited financial statement of that body:
Receipts
Cash in bank Jan. 1, 1939...$ 238.68 Pledge Payments 1939 ...... 6,326.55
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I $6,565.2a Disbursements Allotments to Charitable In- . stitutions................ $5,961.68
The report of the Jewish Family | Bank balance Dec. 31, 1939..$ 603.55
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COUNCIL WOMEN TO HOLD FUN NIGHT
Council of Jewish Women will hold a Fun Night on Saturday evening, January 20th, at the home of Mrs. Chas. Korsch. There will be surprises and fun, games and cards.
Have You Paid Your Building Pledge?
occasion will be distributed by the 'ralmud Torah Ladies' Auxiliary.
ly.
Let every Jewish woman do her small bit. Come with as large a parcel as can be gathered, and remind your friends to do the same.
Annual Talmud Torah Meeting
On Wednesday, January 24 at 8:00 p.m., In the Conununlty Centre the annual meeting of the Vancouver Talmud Torah Association will take place. Election of officers will take place. The annual financial and committee reports will be rendered. Flans for 1940 will be drawn up. Members are urged to attend. Klva Katznelson, President, Vancouver Talmud Torah ■ Association
New Officers and Members Of Committees Named
At a special meeting of the newly formed Executive Committee of the Administrative Council held last Sunday in the Community Centre, the following members were elected to office for 1940:
Philip Lesser—Chairman
A. O Koch—1st Vice-Chairman
N. J. Klausner—2nd Vice-Chairman.
M. Koenigsberg—Hon. Treasurer H. Ablowitz—Hon. Secretary.
Committees Named
Community Centre Committee
Chairman—S. W. Chess
Members:
I. L. Kostman      N. L. Lando A. Rothstein D. Nemetz
Harry Evans
Community Chest Committee
Chairman—H. B. Kahn
Members: Dr. J. Moscovich   M. Groberman Alex Moss S. Tenenbaum
L. Tenen
Jewish Family Welfare Bureau
Chairman—Mrs. B. Shapiro Members: Mrs. H. Brown      Mr. Ben Lotzkar Mr. Myer Brown   Mr. Wm. Steiner
Jewish Western Bulletin Chairman—R, L. Zien Member—I. Lipovsky
Have You Paid Your Building Pledge?
SUBSCRIPTIONS
The 1940 Subscriptions *o the Bulletin are now due, and our solicitor. Bill Kolberg, will be on his rounds collecting. We will appreciate it very much if subscribers will show Bill the usual courtesy when he calls.
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