VOL. IX., No. 47
Eleventh Ave. and Oak St.
VANCOUVER, B.C./ Di^CEMBER 22, 1939
5c per Copy; $1.00 per Year
PLAIN TALK
By AL SEGAL
I believe the wave of anti-Semit-jism in the United States is subsiding jto the innocuous desuetude into I which all such movements eventual-fly fall in the United States.
Mr. Hitler himself has accelerated its decline.   To 99 per cent of Am-Sericans Mr. Hitler is a most noxious element in the world and anti-Semitism partakes of him. Anti-Semit-sm rapidly is becoming as indecent all the other savagery that civil-id people associate with Hitler's
le.  It is seen to be as f^lse le hypocracy which for sii years jretended to be a bulwark against :!ommunism and finally sold out to
The hordes of racketeers who have leen selling anti-Semitism for cash hir for;power .have for the moment leduced  their  raucous  voices to ^bashed Whispers; their embarrass-lent is like that of a crooked but-ier caught selling rotten meat. rHitler left them out on a - limb len he took up with Stalin. He taught them everjrthing they lew about a world-wde' Coinmun-■ conspiracy of Jews.   All their iphlets and speeches carried the luence of his teaching )a,nd proved to be apt pupils. -bCommunisin was a Jewish plea iinst Christian society, - they said, ppiighlin: gaye a list of alleged Rus-JewlsH Communist" leaders to boye" the Jewish content of Communism ); •; Nazism,  they said, was 'reaction,  a defense-mechanism, inst Communism.   They, heiled
ieKi^^?^a,j^^ iirld against this Jewish Commun-
ey had gone to bed with Hitler id sudderiiy he had - pulled- the cov-o£F and left them cold.- Hitleir taken Stalin into bed and there all lay together—Stalin, Hitler, lUghlin, Pelley, Kuhn,- Edmondson d True.   It was dreadfully em-, rrassing to be caught publicly in way, to be found in bed with in and to lie there uncovered ile Hitler and Stalin hogged the nket.
Coughlin and his American bed-llows haven't been saying much anjrthing about Jews and Communism since; when you are caught in the wrong bed there isn't much to do except to keep still and think of ways to get out in a hurry.
So the recently current anti-Semitism has lapsed into silence. Its promoters probably are trying to think fast as to what to say next, but in a horribly changing world bven the swiftest thinking is overtaken by the next moment's event.
Hitler himself has given them a sue. Stalin having become his riend, he was quick to take Juda-sm out of Communism; it is now 'Jewish democracy." But you can't et away with that in the United iStates where everybody knows de-
Bmocracy came here on the Mayflow-_er. It is really quite aggravating to think of something new to say iabout Jews.
Were I inclined to be helpful to the frustrated  promoters   of anti-Semitism in  the  United   States I Would advise them to take up a new line altogether.   I recall that long ,go when wooden nutmegs no long-r were saleable the wooden nutmeg [trade took up gold-bricks to sell; hen the bottom dropped out of the arket for gold bricks the quick-fwitted salesmen went to selling the rooklyn Bridge to this person and hat.
By similar adjustment to new conditions the purveyors of anti-Semitism may be able to keep on going with a new line of goods. I am thinking that something may be done kbout nudists. Nudists are in a conspiracy to expose the human form in its nakedness; they are internationalists. For, if they succeed in their cause and everybody in the world goes naked, it will be seen that all people of all races and religions and nationalities are pretty much alike. This will make for internationalism and all that.
The nudist international can be made as frightful as the Jewish international and, many a person who has been giving money to put down (Continued on Fage 2)
Prominent Leaders Attend ]B£. Northwest Regional Conference in Seattle
Harold B.Kahn, Elected Regional Chairman of British Columbia
Delegates from the four Northwestern States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana; and the Province of British Columbia, attended the second Northwest. Regional Conference of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Commit-, tee at the Olympic Hotel, Seattle, iri morning and afternoon sessions last Sunday.
it was the most numerously attended conclave ever held in this region. It was notable and significant on account of the presence of Rabbi Jonah B. Wise; who for years has been a leading spirit in the practical work of the organization.
"Jewish conscientiousness throughout America has been awakened as never before by the desperate emergency which confronts the world. The drive for 1039, calling as it did for greater funds than wc had ever dreamed possible to raise, was further advanced over the top because we adopted the technique of taking our cause direct to the people, not only in the larger but in the smaller communities," Rabbi Wise related.
The guest speaker disclaimed any attempt at calling -for tears by. the picture of what bur brethren suffered in foreign landsbut the plain unvarnished recital of the story made plain the dire need of carrying for-ward the great work undertaken by the J.D.C. He told the story of the plight of the passengers on the S.S. "St. Louis" and how the J.D.C. was compelled to solve the problem and how it still is responsible for a debt
the' three nations who furnished these refugees with temporary havens* ' ;
Dir. Wise made every effort to depict the Polish situation freed from passionate appeal, but the plight of Jewry there and the utter annihihilation of the cultural and religious life of that people just could not help but move with great emotion every listener. The J. D. C. is doing all in its power to relieve the situation there but under the greatest possible handicaps. Their efforts, however, are being greatly enhanced through the services of Morris C, Troper, now stationed at Amsterdam, Holland, who is the European representative of the J.D. C, and who is well equipped for service by a knowledge of and contact (Continued on Pa°;e Z)
NAZI DEPUTIES LOSE IN HUNGARIAN ELECTIONS
LONDON (WNS) Budapest reaching here
Advices from^ disclosed
that the Nazi Party, suffered serious reverses in the recent elections and that the ahtirSemitic Nazi organization known as the "Black Cross" has been almost completely dispersed. Only ten seats in the Hungarian Lower House are now held by
IMEHIOAN RED GROSS IPEEDINO RELIEF lOPOLAND
|WASHINGTON (WNS)—The American Red Cross announced here tl^at thousands of surgical dressings, hospital supplies and clothing are being: shipped to Poland for sick a;bd wounded Polish' refugees in German-occupied territory. More than $250,000 has been contributed by the p|iblic for this relief, Norman H. Da-vfe;,chairman of the Red Cross said. ^.'Shipments will be consigned to representatives of the American. Red Cross, who, in conjunction with the Qermah Red Cross will allocate them. to Polish agencies and com-nSittees, in^^^ the Polish Red
Qi^pss, for: i^mpartial distribution to those in need, including the Jews,' a^]2ording to Mr. Davis.
Community Pays Tribute to Rev. N. M. Pastinsky on His 20th Anniversary
Large Representative Twn Out. Lodge Hdl of Community Centre Completely Filled
deputies who formerly held a of thirty-one.
RESCUED THROUGH EMIGRATION
: '^On Septenaber to march, the men,
women and "children you see'' aCovS'' wer&; witl&^'tlie I^^S- domsSnT^wader^ tain.and fearful of what the future^mas^holdta store for them..
Fortunately they liad. been in '-possession ofU.S.-Tinunigration'visas given to them on the strength of^"a&davits. of support" filed .by tlieir American relatives and friends. Braving/ tiie submarine and magnetic mine-infested Atlantic, they< reached the safety, and freedom of America in the tliird month of the war. Here they aref seen in "Father Abraliam's Hotel" (HIAS Building, New York City) on the way to the dining room where a.kosher meal awaits them.
Rescued Through Emigration They Find Shelter in 'Father Abraham's HoteF
KEREN HAYESOD REPORTS ^627,000 INCOME IN 5699
JERUSAIJE3M (WNS)—During the year 5699 (October 1, 1938 to- September 30, 1939) the income of the Keren Hayesbd reached a new all-time record of £627,000, bringing the total income of the Palestine Foundation Fund to £8,930,000 since its inception, Leib Jaffe, director of the Keren Hayesod, reported at a press conference here. Fifty-five per cent of. Keren Hayesod income during this period was raised in the United States, Jaffe said.
Campaigns are now in progress in Bngland, South Africa, Canada, the Argentine and Mexico, with the assistance of delegates from Palestine, and the Agudath Israel is participating for the first time in the drive in Holland, he added. Organizational work is proceeding in other countries wherever, possible. Despite dif-. Acuities, an augmented income, is an-, ticipated from Palestine itself during the present year.
Of the total income of £8,930,000 which the Keren Hayesod has received in its lO-yeair history, the largest single item, £2,700,000, has been expended for colonization, Ja£F6 noted. Additional expenditures hav6 included £1,000,000 for immigration; £l,r gOQ.OflpVfOK^eduRatJon; fi8fifl0fl0^oii-lar.
bor; £720,000 for industry and trade, and £370,000 for health.
The tasks of the Keren Hayesod today Jare 'growing daily, Mr. Jaffe added. Of greatest importance are the duties particularly in the spheres of immigration; combatting unemployment; support of industry; relief of citrus growers; consolidation of 54 villages founded since the beginning of the disturbances; security, and political activity. He expressed the hope that world Jewry would rise to the urgency of the tremendous tasks confronting it.
By DR. M. EICHENHOLZ
If you look in New York City's'
Federated Jewbh Womens' Organization
Jewish women were officially launched in the work of Red Cross at a mass meeting at the Centre last week. Mrs. J. S. Eckman, organizer of women's units in Vancouver, addressed the meeting, outlining in detail the type of services that women across Canada were engaged in. ■Wool for sweaters and socks was distributed at the close of the meeting.
Work began in earnest last Tuesday when actual sewing commenced. Announcement was made by Mrs. N. Brown, chairman, that the second group in Home Nursing, under auspices of the Red Cross, would commence on Tuesday, January 9, at 1.30 p.m., in the Centre. She advised that registration is now strictly limited by a recent Red Cross ruling to not less than twelve students and not more than fifteen for each course; Those who have already enrolled must be present at the first meeting and those wishing to enroll will please get in touch with Mrs. Brown at Bay 8305.
The Home Nursing course started in the fall is recessed until January 9, at 11 a.m., as is the Red Cross sewing, which will meet that day at 1.30 p.m.
Worthy of mention is the fact that some knitting work has already been completed by Mrs. Nell "Wolfe and Mrs. Dora Levy and many sweaters and socks are well under way.
The Red Cross need is one to which every Jewish woman will wish to respond in a spirit of service.
Boost the Bulletin paper.
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telephone dii-ectoir, you would not find any hotel by that name listed. If you converse, however, with refugees who reached the safety and freedom of America after a nerve-racking flight and journey from the European war-zone, you likely would be told that temporarily they are lodging at "Father Abraham's Hotel."
Abraham, first of the Hebrews, you will recall, is credited with having built his house or tent in such a manner as to have a door on each side. The Patriarch was so anxious to accommodate the refugees of his day and to bestow upon them the comforts of his hospitality, that he provided an entrance to his home from every side it could be approached. Extending aid to a brother in need, and looking after the needs of the migrant or the refugee from oppression have been humanitarian tasks eagerly, persistently and cheerfully performed by Jews, since they, as a community, entered on the stage of their history.
This phase of Jewish history has an especially interesting chapter entitled HIAS—the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society. This Society came into existence in the 1880's when the first wave of Jewish refugees—at that time from Czarist Russia—began to beat against tlie shores of the land of the free. It has persisted in performing this typically Jewish service In the five decades that have elapsed since. Upon it de-
volved the task of advising the prospective immigrant in the selection of his routes, helping him to find his way through the maze of official red tape, guiding him enroute, protecting him against the dangers that lurk from every comer, and, when need be, sheltering him upon arrival until he finds his bearing and adjusts himself, linguistically and economically, to his new environment.
How has the war affected the work or HIAS? Has the organization's world-wide immigrant aid service been able to withstand the disrupting influence of war conditions? Has the submarine and magnetic mine warfare blocked the way of escape from the Hitler dominated domains? The writer went to the HIAS headquarters at 425 Lafayette Street, New York City, which is GHQ for facts and service of this kind. He found the large spacious rooms of the former Astor Library building crowded and teeming with feverish activity. Long queues of men and women waited in front of the information desks. These were American relatives seeking information and guidance as to how best they can proceed to expedite the issuance of visas to the United States and immigration permits to other countries, to their relatives or friends abroad. Hope springs eternal in the human heart and the human heart is moved to feverish action when an anguish-
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WAR CHEST
Corrections: In last week's issue donation Mrs. R. Singer, $2.00, should have read Mr. and Mrs. Singer, $2.00; Mrs. M. Peters, $1.00, should have read, $2.00.
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I After years of devotion, prayer and'work for its people. Rev. N M. -Pastinsky reaped a harvest of gratitude from the Jewish community Sunday night when they gathered more than 200 strong at the- Community Centre to pay tribute to a man whom they respected and loved, on his. twentieth anniversary as a rabbi of the city.
Leaders in the business life of 'Vancouver, lawyers, doctors, spiritual heads and laymen all rose to their feet as the rabbi entered the dining hall, supported by his son, Benjamin, and Mrs. Pastinsky. A wave of applause filled the room. The Jewish community were expressing their heartfelt appreciation for the man who had given them twenty years of service. «
It was a ceremony unique in the Jewish history of the city, for never before had such a representative group gathered to honor a leader. Rev. Pastinsky, who had come to Vancouver in 1919 from 'Winnipeg, knew practically everyone in the hall by name. He had ministered to the sick, had aided the poor,, brought help to the immigrants, and liad fought 'for those in trouble.
SYNAGK)GUX: BUII<T
In his time, a synagogue had been built, Hebrew school developed and Jewish life, with its many traditions, bad been carefully nurtured. -
'When he came here he took upon lliimself the entire burden of developing the community's religious life. That this work was done well was %'hoWQby^the number of people who came to honor him at the dinner. From all over the country wires were sent wishing him health and happiness-and many more-years' of • work. »
To mark the occasion he was presented with a gold tablet, engraved with ten commandments in Hebrew.
In presenting the Rev. Pastinsky, Chairman J. B. Jaffee, eulogized the valuable service that Rev. Pastinsky had rendered Vancouver Jewiy and then called upon Samuel Cass to' deliver tribute on behalf of the com-munity.
"It is a great privilege to share in this tribute to Rev, Pastinsky," declared Rabbi Cass. "It isn't often in the life of one who serves a community that one receives praise.
"Rev. Pastinsky has at all times been outspoken. He spoke of those things which he was convinced, and (Continued on Page 2)
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Annual Meeting: and Election of Officers will take place in the
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JEWISH OPERATIG COMPANY RETURNS DECEMBER 28
Playing before a packed house here on Tuesday, December 12, the Jewish Operatic Company found it necessary to give a repeat performance on Thursday, December 14. These two grand performances, however, were not suflicient for the Jewish community of Vancouver, with the result that the Operatic Company have acguiesed to public demand and will return to Vancouver in order to play "The Seven Good Years" on Thursday, December 28, at the Ukranian Hall. Box ofiice will be open at the Ukranian Hall corner Hawkes and Pender, at 5.00 p.m.
BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION
Late Friday night sen^ices, December 22nd, at 8.00 p.m. Rabbi Samuel Cass will speak on "These Troubled Times." Cantor Jacob Sivowich, assisted by the choir, will render the services. Members of the community will find a cordial welcome at Beth Israel every Friday night.. Develop the habit of Sabbath observances by attending Synagogue services.
. Dr. Fox Returns
Dr. M. Fox has returned to Vancouver foUowIng a vacation spent in British Columbia and the United States.