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VANCOUVER, E.O.; ^ijjSEljlBEB 28, 1939
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By AL ^ISGAL
I pre Bi6at, in Storm
'\ Mr'.vSegal who these many ye'ar^ [Has beeh: writing piec|iiis about Jewr ish affairs suddenly finds he is not muchi: interested in JewiS anymore. In'-.the iformer - times they; seemed; to hini i to >;b an especially interesting pebplerahdihe gave them; freely of [his laughter and his tears.
Mr. Segal (himself a Jew) felt he jbelonged'i ttt-some .special -world in jwhichi'itl^iBre* were special things to jwor'ry about. In the general world ■people > had; all the common pains of Eing' a: living, bringing up; their children,'^quarrels with: their wives^ [love affairs. The Jewish world ^carried vail these painsxiahdrits own be-ides. Itrwas a cosmos all its own. At-timies Mr. Segal envied the gen-, ^ral world which liad only the welPt cnownj time-tried troubles: to beari - looked enviously at his neighbP^* Ir. MoGuh^, who had nothing jsiore worry about; thar WS; seven cbild-vMr. Segal has childl-en^^too, biit ;.was always.conscloii9 9iCi9^ingUie irer of some yoke, of;special des-Iny'as well. ^
|;To:;Mr;;McGuire piaople 1^ fere afflictions that ,had to do only ith- Jews: Thia didn't ^iouble' Mr. {tiOrUttd much, even though he is man of .good will. 'Mr. McGuire lew that Jews wei:e old hands at fering- affliction and were, in- fact; 3ed to it ler rea^labQut Hitler driving Jew-[j/childi^en-out of Germany, but (if Jthought about ^ the matter at s^l
iuWe'hla'^chitdf^^^ ilr. McGuir^'s rrdren;would suffer only the ordin-i ailments like ».mimips,...coughs,| Jthaches and, God forbid! scarlet' perhaps.
^Biit nqw all this has changed and |e IWfcG^ Jone-ahd the Arbuthnots have been rahdiup irirone. bundle of: destiny; ^th the Segal children and all to-fther they are. under the butcher's
te. .....
[r. McGuire is looking very, worr las he reads the news on the bus I these mornings. His troubled eyesj [grope in the dark, just as Mr.^^r; jgal's eyes have groped these several [years past. Mr. McGuire .wonders, jwhere it's all going to hit next. H^; lis troubled to read about doings in iRussia aiid suppose they "really go Imarching together. . .Hitler and Sta-Ilin ? What is to be the future of his l^hildren? Their future was looking so bright until now. They have ibeeh growing up to be sturdy, hand-Isbme young people and his son
Council of Jewish Women ^ening Meeting, October 11
Promitieiit Field Worker To Address Gathering !
Council of Jewish Women will open its fall season; at a general meeting on Wednesday, October 11th, at ;the Communify Centre, at^ which Miss Dora Tannenbaum, field representa-i' tive of the National; Council of Jewish Women, will be guest speaker;
Miss Tannenbaum has had a long professional career in social work, since her graduation from Columbia; X3jiiversity;;. She has been field worker for National Council for over three years, during which she has travelled extensively in Canada,- the United States and; South' America.^ Only recently,'she returned from a,tour of Argentine,'Uruguay;and;Brazil, where she contacted leading Jewish citizens in order to secure first hand information concerning the > general Jewish situation in these'countries. For four years, vMiss Tannenbaum made her home in Palestine, and is very familiar with conditions in the Holy Land.
Council cordially invites the entire community of Jewish women to hear Miss- Tanheiibaxun's message, and to meet -with her at the tea hour following tJic meeting.
-Plans are under way.for. the formation of a Study vGroup in home nxursing through the courtesy of the Red Cross. Society of Canada. A fully; qualified; instructor will present a-fourteen week .course. Registration" for this ,course will be taken at the general meeting, and will be under the supervision of the Education committee.
Mrs.-H. B. Kahn has consented to organize a Bride's Group for Council, the plfins; tor which will be outlined at: the /October meeting, and will be specially designed :for, younger members and. their frieniis. . , ,T-r
MISS DORA TANNENBAUM
RESCUE 850 REFUGEES FROM SINKING^ESSEL
, , . _ _ .^iepted,;and in order to facilitate
Services and an attractive program; time, has been arranged for Sundays; For .information concerning^ the
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JIBQR ZIONISTS [ACTIONS GOMMIHEE lOLD CONFERENCE
"The Labor Zionist movement in iCanada fully supports the Jewish jworkers of Palestine, the vanguard lof the Jewish state in Palestine. At present moment tens of thous-nds of Jews In the European areas eed a home in' which they can find ecurity and an opportunity to lead ,d develop their own lives. At the resent moihent Palestine offers luch an opportunity to the Jewish eople; The Jews of Canada will ake sacrifices to enable Palestine o absorb the new immigrants who •ill return to their historic home." This was the keynote of the Sec-|ond Conference of the Actions Committee of the Labor Zionist Moye-icnt in Canada. The conference ailed on the broad masses of Jewry devote themselves to the Histad-uth of Palestine and to support the bor Palestine campaign and the ifforts to strengthen the organiza-lons of the Zionist labor movement.
The conference took .pla.ce in Mon-:real, September 16-17, with repre-ientation from .the, Poale ZIon—Ze-re-Zion, .the. Ppa.le ion Yugend, the
pioneer. Women's Organization, the ?J rewish Nationa,! Workers' Alliance, is;;;he League fo^r Labor Palestine, La-Hi ior Palestine Canapaigh Co'mniitte fUffiliated schools, camps, etc. David
i:TEL:AyiV^(WNS)r^^Eight htmdre and fifty Jewish refugees were rescued by a coast patrol from the Greek ship Parita on which they had wandered, for the past six .weeks without a captain and with a crew of their own. The ship sank off the coast of Pialestine. Several of the passengers, weak from hiuiger and privations, were helped off the boat into, coast guard lorries. Others hadi their reason and had to be foiSJibly removed. The passengers hadf had no food for the last three days at least, prior, to thehr rescue. The ship was a Greek vessel which six weeks ago had put out from Constanza, a port in Rur mania on the Black Sea. It had been refused permission to dock at Smyrna and after six weeks had finally hove to off the Palestinian coast. The passengers reported, on being rescued, that the captain and crew had aban-' doned the 800-ton vessel in midsea after having been picked up by another Greek ship. The stronger of the 850 passengers, most of them or-' iginating from Czecho-Slovakia, hadj taken over and without any navigating experience had guided the ship to the eastern shore of the Mediterranean.
TALMUD TORAH CLASSES
Talmud Torah classes.are now in progress. Parents are urged not to delay in registering their children for the new term.;New pupils- are also being registered at this. time<i Children may be: registered daily he-tween 4.00 pjnj ,iand 7.30 p-m.^unr! days from 10.00t'ajn; to noon at-the cbnununity Centre.
Our; school isti offering courses in Elementary Hebrew, Bible, Yiddish, History, Customs! and Ceremonies. A thorough modem Hebrew education is provided; Special arrangements .will
ANO DRIVES fOR WAR CHARITIES
4 Permit Required Before I ^Soliciting Permitted
**** Act"Defined ' i~The actdtefines a "War Charity «uhd'^ as "any fund having for its |bject the supplying of needs or com fpHs or the relief of suffering or dis-■&"for tlie benefit of the personne ♦Jjfche armed forces of Canada or the lies or dependents "of any o; hemy^or of any other: sufferers from fh^i present war, or any other charl-kie purpose connected with the war
The Regulations Provide ^^R^ulations already ^ promulgated reside:. ■ ■ '■
The. fund shall, be administered by ^committee of not less than three fepiisons approved by the board; prop-|riininute& must be kept of all meet-|n|^; proper accounts must be kept ,4xiA' audited by an auditor approved ^^yilthe board and copies supplied to fiieVboard; books and accounts must i^esopen to inspection. . "tf'-Under The Act it Becomes a |;- Punishable Offense
-•I Under the act it becomes a punish-jbaeht offense to solicit donations in ■cash or kind; either by direct appeal ,.or:|through bazaars, entertainments, etcii Jor any war charity fund unless it ji registered.
lf.M.H.A.TO fLECT OFFICERS
y An important meeting of the Y. M. H.'A. will be held on Sunday eve-diing, October 8 at 18.00 pjn. in the |iommunity Centre, when officers will ^'elected for the' coming term. A tecord attendance of members is ex-
Talmud Torah registration and cut-ricultun, phone the principal of the school, Mr. Z. Schreiner, FAirmont
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; JOSEPH YOUNGSON . Chairman Board Of Educaflon Van. Talmud r Torah Assn. :
REICH INVITES EXILED PROFESSIONALS RETURN TO GERMANY
Werthelm, General Secretary of the Poale ion .Oranisiation of. America, represented the Central Committee, and reported on. the latest developments, in Zionism, .especially in its .political and economic aspects. "We are basing our policies on the victory of the anti-FascIst and anti-aggression front. The turn of. events on the diplomatic field proves the unity of the anti-democraic forces. Dictators of all sorts have united to war on freedom. Our position is clear. A victory of the Hitler front would make life for us impossible," he said.
David . Rome, Executive Director of .the Actions Committee, reported on. the. activities of the Committee since the last conference in Toronto in. July. He dwelt especially on the progress of the organIza.tional activities of. the movement.
The Conference adopted resolutions supporting the Canadian Jewish. Congress and urging it to sponsor a campaign for. the relief of Jews in the war-stricken areas. The Labor Zionist movement Is prepared to co-opera.te in such a campaign.
ANTWERP (WNS)—Notices are posted at the German Consulate here inviting doctors, engineers and technicians "of German nationality regardless of race" to return immediately to the Reich. The move was regarded here as an attempt to attract Jewish doctors and other specialists back to Germany during the war when their services would be of value. The posters promised that returning . refugees would, be repatriated apd that their confiscated fbr-times would be returned. No Jews have accepted the offer to date, officials said. Thousands of other Germans of military age still remain here and in other Belgian cities.
BRITAIN WILL USE REFUGEES ON NATIONAL WORK
LONDON (WNS.) — The British' government indicated- that a large! part of the 35,000 German and Aus--tfian refugees in England will be per--mitted to do work of national service; and that a limited number will be' allowed to enlist in the British mili-i tary.
William S. Morrison, Chancellor o: the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister of Food Supply, told the House o: Commons that > special tribunal will be set upsoDO io "review rapidly" the case of each refugee and to establish those who are friendly, to the Allied cause. "It is the intention that use' shall be made of the services of those who, as a result of this review, are classified as friendly," Mr. Morrison said.
Past Grand Pres= P. Allen Rickles to Address Vancouver Lodge
P. ALLEN RICKLES
Information Wanted
: Anyone knowing the present whereabouts of BIRNIE BARNETT ABRAHAM, late a resident of the Castle Hotel, kindly commimicate with Highland 4606R, or at 1817 Kitchener street.
Cantor J. Sivowitch To Sing at Folk Festival This Sunday at Orpheum
At the time of geing to press we have just been informed- that Vancouver Folk Festival, under the direction of Mrs. John T. McKay, are presenting a concert by the leading artists of the various national groups of this city, at the Orpheum Theatre this Sunday, October 2nd at 3 p.m. All proceeds of this concert will go to the Red Cross.
Particularly interesting to our community will be the participation in this fine program of Cantor Jacob Sivowitch of Beth Israel. Those who have not heard Cantor Sivowitch, should now take the opportunity of hearing this gifted singer.
PROGRAMME
1, "Te Deum."
The Ukrainian Mixed Chorus
2. Message from Mrs. J. T. McCay.
3. "Invocation."
Chief Os-ke-non=ton *
4. "Ave Maria"_____^Bach-Gounod
Lily Washimoto.r
5. "Toccata and Fugue in
D. Minor ________________..Bach
Luther Rcberts,Mus. Bac. e. "V'Shomru." , Cantor Sivowitch
h "If with all your heart"
from Eligah _____Mendelssohn
George Chow C. Scandinavian Philharmonic
Orchestra and Norwegian Male
Chorus.
9. Addrdedss: "Shall Race Divide Us?" by Dr. Norwood; renowned British lecturer. City Temple, London. IC. Organ: Hallelujah Chorus. Tickets at Jewish Community Centre, B4yvlew 4210. Profits to Red Cross
SUCCOTH FESTIVAL. SERVICES AT RETH ISRAEL
Friday Night Services Begin October 6th ^
The ushering in of the joyous festival of Succoth will be observed by Services at Beth Israel Synagogue on Wednesday evenjng, September 27th, at 6.15 p.m. On Thursday and Friday mornings, September 28th and 29th, Services will begin at 9.00 a.m. Cantor Jacob Sivowitch ;Will officiate at all Services and Rabbi .Qass will preach at each morsaing Service.
The concluding days*ofthe Festi-'T^6ir.Bhemini*^ArorBtar^^tt&*-S^ Torah, will be observed on-Wedn,esr day evening, October-4th, and Thursday and Friday, October 5th and 6th' The Yizkor Service will be held on Thru-sday, October 5th, at 10.30 a.m. Thursday evening, October 5th, at 5.30 p.m., will mark the annual Sim-chas Torah celebration for the children with treats provided by the Sisterhood. ^^■
As in past years, the Congregation will, have a beautiful Succah erected in the rear of the Centre where Kid-dush will be chanted after each service. Members of the Congregation and community are cordially invited to visit the Succah.
Friday Night Services The late Friday night Services for the New Year will commence on October 6th, at 8.00 p.m.
Under the leadership of Cantor Sivowich, we may look forward this year to renewed efforts in congregational singing, as well as to the delight of listening to the fine choral music.
Our late Friday. Evening Service has become a welcome institution in our community, and has restored the sanctity of the Sabbath for many homes and individuals. We particularly invite the yoxmg people to make the most of this opportimity for vital Jewish experience. The satisfytog of our thirst for amusement, the arrangement of r.dinner parties and ether affairs, can be left to the other six nights of the week. FRIDAY NIGHT IS SYNAGOGUE NIGHT— The night we gather as Jews for prayer, for song, for instruction and inspiration. Remember then, October 6th, and every Friday night thereafter.
■ Official Visit of Zone Deputy Also to Take Place
Vancouver Lodge B'nai B'rith will have the pleasure of welcoming. Past ; Grand President P. Allen Rickles on Tuesday, October 3rd, 1939, in the Community Centre. -
Mr. Rickles needs no.introduction to a Vancouver audience. He' is a gifted speaker and orator, and one of the outstanding leailer's of Jewry on the Pacific Coast
He is a Past Grand. President of District Grand Lodge No. 4 B'nal B'rith, and the Supervisor for all public relations activities in Washington and British Columbia. ^
Mr. Rickles will speak of the problems which must be met by us as Jews In the present World crisis. There could be no more timely topic, and one which is of intense interest and importance to all of us.
Brother H. I. Mallek of Victoria, B.C., Zone Deputy of Zone No. 9, with jurisdiction over the lodges in Vancouver, Victoria, and Belling-ham will also pay Vancouver Lodge an official visit next Tuesday.
Official announcement has just : been made by the Grand Lodge of ^ the appointment of Past President Brother Nathan Fox as Lodge Deputy of Vancouver Lodge. Brother Fo3( is a past president of Fort Willison Lodge and during the years he has lived in Vancouver has taken a leading part in B'nai B'rith work. In ■ particular during the past year' he has given willingly and unselfishly of his time and energy as a member of the Refuge Committee. There is no activity of Vancouver Lodge In-which Brother Fox has ndt takea a leading part, and hid. appointment as Lodge 'Deputy is official recognition . by the Grand Lodge of devoted' and meritorious service to B'nai B'rith.
"In Union there Is Strength." Although this maxim is very old, yet today it assumes more importance than ever before. If we, as Jews, are to do.our part In the defence of the Empire, we must be united in one strong org^anlzation. Also, for the first time in the civil and religious freedom which we enjoy in Canada, we find ourselves the target for imported propaganda of every conceivable type, directing the attention of our Christian friends and neighbors to our alleged short comings which make us ati undesirable people.
Alone and single handed one can do nothing. United under the banner of B'nai B'rith, with thousands of members speaking as one voice, a tremendous force is able to work, and to work effectively. In over 500 cities in North America B'nai B'rith Is the spokesman of our people, carrying on a fight for the preservation of our democracy i nwhich we, as Jews, more than ever before, have today a vital stake.
HINT NAZI PURGE OF JEWS IN GERMANY
MEN'S CLUB DINNER
The Men's Club will convene for dinner at 6.15 pjn., on Monday evening, October 2nd, in the Banquet Hall of the Community Centre for the first meeting in the New Year. An excellent program is being arranged, and business will include election of officers for the coming year. The dinner will be prepared by the Sisterhood.
An invitation is extended to newcomers and young men to attend this dinner.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Enrollment is still open for the Religious School in all grades from children of five years of age to sixteen.
Parents are asked not to delay this matter beyond this week. School convenes every Sunday morning at 9.30 am.
NEW YORK (WNS.)—"A solution of the Jewish problem" in Poland, as revealed in a "special report" of the official German News Bureau coming from Nazi-invaded Polish territory and dispatched from Berlin to the New York Times "can contribute considerably orderly relations between the German and Polish people."
According to the report the "Removal of Polish Jewish population fi-om the European domain would furthermore, in the long view, definitely bring a solution of the Jewish question in Europe nearer. For this is just the Jewry which, through its high birth rate and in spite of all existing differences between the two groups, has continually established the large numbers of Western Jewry, whose birth rate is small."
Commenting on the "special report" The New York Times said that "in view of the world refugee problem and the individual suffering created in the last six years by Germany's determination to rid her borders of Jews, the implications of the "solutions of the Jewish problem in Poland," were it carried out on the German model, are ominous.