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For the sake of Jewish life Mr. egal goes to the luncheons and din-lers that are given in conneotion vlth moxiey-getting drives. For $1.25 kir. Segal is allowed to sit at a table vith four, of five others and take ■oast beef, peas, ice cream and coffee, n time the chairman clinks a tea-poon against his coffee cup and then ifr. Segal gets speeches.
Yet after it is all over he is aware )nly of his somach being well-sup-died. He could have done just as t'ell at Podgy Weihe's which is the afe around the corner from the of-ice and where Mr. Segal regularly akes his sandwich at noon. . But to Mr. Segal's soul there has een no accretion of Jewish life at II, though the speakers did their est dio make him feel "Jewish. They ild him about all the horrors of ber a Jew; so that when he departed pm the festive board Mr. Segal gave If to sinful musings: "What's ally the sense to keep on being 'swish? For what?" If for these thoughts a bolt of htning struck Mr. Segal dead he ouldn't be surprised.
for the sake of Jewish life, he s to temple on occasions. Then is always disappointed in himself, tough he isn't exactly sure who is fault. Mr. Segal is essentially ligious; this is to say he can get verential in the presence of such manifestation as a starlit sky. He to the temple with heart wide en to receive divine afflatus; he. ouid^ke to feel as lie doi^^ri iome •Ut nights.
ut in the temple he gets the un-mfortable feeling of being at a pol-e reception to God. Mr. Segal does-t lie receptions anyway, except bar Itzvah receptions at which cock-lis are served. It is one of the holi-iys and the temple has invited God r the morning, and the ladies are splaying their new fall outfits. Mrs. Zilch has a very tall, colorful
Considerable interest has been aroused in the Community by the announcement of the Vancouver Section Council of Jewish Juniors that they have been successful in securing Dr. A. L. Sachar for a lecture, to be held December 14th.
Dr. Sachar, wJio 'is the Executive Director of the. B'nai B'rith HiUel Foundations, is well-known throughout the Unietd States and Canada as a brilliant lecturer. As Dr. Sachar is one of the most foremost figm-es in Jewish life on the continent today, Vancouver Jewry is fortunate in having this opportunity to hear him.
Congregation Schara
TzedecMElects Officers
y.mm members pun to continue gym^orkoots
The Western Sports Centre was the gathering spot for a fair-sized crowd of Y.MH.A. members last Sunday morning.
The members went through a brief setting-up period and then spent the rest of the forenoon on the basketball court^ and in the swimming pool. The boxing and wrestling rooms have been procured for the future use of all club members com--mencing this coming Sunday.
Enthusiastic Meeting
An enthusiastic meeting of Congregation Schara Tzedeck was held on Monday night, October 31, for the purpose of considering the futujre policy of the Congregatioh, and the election of officers. There wias a wonderful spirit of co-operation m^iii-fested by the members present, every-1 one promising to g^ve whole hearted support to the following officers who were elected for the ensuing year:
Hon. President, -Sam Rothsteln; President, Julius B. Jaffe;. Vice-President, Charles Goldberg; 2nd Vice-President (1st Gabi), David Davis; 3rd Vice-President (2nd Gabi), G. Bobroff; Treasurer, ieib Goodman; Rec. Secretary, J. Yourig-son. Trustees: Meyer Brown, Jadk
Elected President
J. B. Jaffee
Diamond, M. Fouks, H. L. Freedman, B^n Lotzkar, Joe Morris.
.|Tlie installation of officers will be announced at a later date.
rabbi pastinsky returns to city
Rabbi and Mrs. N. M. Pastinsky have returned to their home in Vancouver after an extended stay in Eastern Canada.
While in the East, the Rabbi and Mrs. Pastinsky were the guests of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pastinsky in Windsor, Ontario. They were also, for a few days, guests of Rev. and Mrs. A. Pastinsky, Stevens Point, Wise, formerly of Bellingham, Wash.
Emergeficy Aris^ in
The following telegram was received from Babbi Jonah B. Wise:
Harold B. Kahn, 6170 Cypress St., Vancouver, B.C.
Polish deportation from Germany has exnuustcu every resource of the Joint Distribution Committee. No other organization is available for help in this crisis. Over the Sabbath and week-end the Joint Distribution Committee has supplied food and shelter for thousands of deportees. We cannot face situation for another day. Our treasury Is empty. Contrary to press reports the situation becomes more dlfficidt every hour. You The Western Sports Centre is at j know what our desertion of these people will mean. The Sudeten emerg-the disposal of the Y.M.H.A. from ency and absolute cnunbling of all protection of Jews throughout much of, participation of the Revisionists;
palestine jewry raises $250,000 for mF-defense
JERUSALEM (WNS) — Palestine Jewry has contributed during the past two months the sum of $250,000 to the Kofer Hayishuv, the campaign for self-defense funds, it was reported today. The directors of the drive emphasized that five times as much would be required during the coming six months. The Jewish community of Palestine has contributed, more for emergency and defense needs during the past two months than has been provided by the rest of the -world Jewiy combined.
The Executive Committee of Kofer Hayishuv comprises all sections of the Yishuv, including the Ag^udath Israel, ultra-orthodox wing. Negotiations are now in progress for the
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11.00 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday. All members should make it a point to attend" these workouts.
feather in her hat. Mrs. Glutz's new ensemble is something that compels every female eye. (The lady behind
looks stunning.".) Mrs. Gump is looking prettier than ever. (The lady beside Mr. Segal asks, "How does she manage to keep on looking so young? She's 50 if she's a day.").
But Mr. Segal asks where is God? Not that Mr. Segal asks this in so many words. His avid soul is searching and even after a half hotu" in the temple has not yet become aware of God's presence. Mr. Segal wonders if (Continued on Page 2)
the world with special assistance we have had to give in Austria and to refugee committees here and everywhere has exhausted our treasury and forces us to ask for a million dollars in/cash in addition to monies already subscribed. We are unable to raise cash by further borrowing. We must have your support. Proceed immediately and wire me collect what you are doing. [
JON^B. WISE, ,
lesr^East--42nd-^Streei^ - -... . New York City.
The urgency of this message speaks for itself. Upon its receipt a meeting was called by Messrs. H. B. Kahn, N. Brown and W. Steiner of the permanent J.D.C. Committee, and the Committee enlarged to include the following men: Dr. J. Moscovich, Messrs. A. M. Charkow, S. W. Chess, P. Lesser, I. L. Kostman, R. L. Zien.
In view of the serious emergency that is now taking place this group resolved to stand as a permanent Committee so as to be ready to meet a constantly changing situation. It was decided to wire Rabbi Wise that Vancouver would send $1,000 to meet this emergency.
BEREAVEMENT
ews and Christians Must
Unite says Rev. Andrew Roddan
In Address to Samuel Lodge
errorism in palestine continues
JERUSALEM (WNS)—In spite of he fact that Palestine High Commissioner Sir Harold Alfred Mac-Michael has notified the Colonial ofilce that in view of the "improvement in the general situation," he is discontinuingr the periodic reports on current developments, terrorism of every horrible description still reigns throughout the country. Although British troops have gained control of the Mosque area which brigands had invaded in the hope of being shielded by the sacredness attached to it, the guerilla warfare conducted by about 4,000 armed Arabs roaming the country in small groups and harrassing the authorities and the population continued to leave death and misfortune in its wake.
The Palestine (3rovernment has announced that starting Nov. 1, traffic and communications in this country, particularly in the rural sections, will be taken over by British military authorities In an effort to keep civilians, fleeing to urban areas, out of the way of troops moving about to fight the Arab revolt. Starting that day, the law provides that no person travel without a special military pass containing the owner's photograph.
Meanwhile, in Haifa, arson and sniping were provelent as Arab terrorists continued their insane drive setting fire to four Jewish buildings and killing an Arab notable and an Arab constable.
Close to 200 Members of B nai BVith Hear Inspiring AdcJress by Well Known Preacher
Speaking before one of the largest meetings of Samuel Lodge in its history, Rev. Andrew Roddaji, minister of First United Church, who'has just returned from a trip to Europe, gave a most thrilling address of his tour and highlighted it with some very interesting and instructive lantern slides.
At the outset Rev. Roddan thanked the lodge for the donation given him and announced that with their permission he was for- at a Sabbath Social hovu- and tea, warding the money to a society in Vienna that is working for the betterment of the Jews in that country. It was most interesting, he said,^
Beth Israel Congregation
Palestine Situation—Topic At Beth Israel Tonight
At the last Friday night Services of Beth Israel Congregation, beginning tonight at 8.00 p.m. sharp. Rabbi Samuel Cass will speak on the ciu:-rent situation in Palestine, and will report on behalf of the Joint Emergency Council, on recent activities throughout Canada to make.Jewish and Christian public opinion known to the Colonial Office in London.
At the conclusion of the Service, the Sisterhood will be the hostesses
On Sunday,. October 30th, Vancou-very Jewry sustained another loss when Mr. Isaac Wolman passed away suddenly at the Vancouver ■Gen«ral-Bo^tal.;,,,The, dBp.fia.sp.d was 54 years of age and has been a resident of this city since 1922.
Surviving are his wife Fanny; three daughters, Lillian, Ruth and Celia, all of Vancouver; the deceased's father, Mr. Benjamin Wolman, two brothers, Louis and Max, and a sister, Mrs. Ida Llftshitz, of Montreal; also two brothers, William and Lltta, of Toronto.
Funeral services were conducted from the home on Monday, October 31st, with the Rev. N. M. Pastinsky ofiiclating. Interment was made at the Schara Tzedeck Cemetery.
NOTICE! Will all those who have Centre Library Books outstanding either get in touch with Abe Groodman at Fair. 2038-R, or leave same at the Centre office. A reorganization of the library is to be carried out immediately and the assistance of all borrowers is earnestly solicited.
Welfare Drive is now al)out over. Oiur division will not reach the quota of $9,000.00, but will have an increase over last year of about nine hundred dollars. Although this is fairly satisfactory, with a little piece off, well 1 may say good luck, we would have went over the top. One of the largest contributors dropped a few
himdred. Tills alone did not keep us from reaching our objective. There were minor causes as well. To^ ttie workers depends the success of a campaign in most cases.. The workers can scuttle it or make It. And so v.ith our division during the drive. We had the right men at the head. We had the staff.-We had the equipment. Most of the workers were very efficient. They turned in a crecUtable performance. But some workers did not put energy into the campaign. They were slow in making calls. They   did   not   return   when .a prospective subscriber was out. Some of them could not explain the objects of the Drive. In other words they could not sell the proposition. Every year we experience the same trouble.
It would be imf air to point out the weaker spots in regards to the workers without saying something about the delinquent subscribers. I am glad to say that most subscribers gave freely without needing any persuasion whatever. But some subscribers are a heartbreak. Procrastination is their second name. "Come back when I'm not busy" they repeat lialf a
dozOTj^ *i™J^ Ji?^,^°l'^**'®'^ workers, who are perlaaps sacrifictng valuable time for the sake of charity, why subscribers keep putting off the filling in of their cards from time to time when they know fully well that they are going to donate, is a mystery to me. Surely it would save their time and the workers' too if they would act on the first call. It only takes a few minutes. So I hope subscribers Viill take this to heart, so that when the campaign is on next year they will act with every consideration.
Last week a prominent member of our community, a man who gave liberally to the Community Centre Building Fund, was amazed at the wonderful change that had been made to the basement of the Com-mimity Centre building in order to accommodate the Talmud Torah classes. Although this change took place many months ago, he confessed that he had never had the time to inspect the alternations imtil now. Every week that he had been (Continued on Page Two)
at the borders of each country one went into. Military, customs and immigration men were there to check every inch of baggage and count every bit of money one had with them. Going into Germany especially, one may take as much in as one wishes but only bring out, approximately $2.50.
Vienna today Rev. Roddan said, is the City of Yesterday. It Is not the Vienna of old and never will be again.
Rev. Roddan went on to say that part of the German propaganda Is to show the youth their own country In travelling hostels, and he said it was a shame for these bright young men to be taught only of war and Nazism.
He said that the stores have signs on them stating whether they were Jewish or Aryan and then went on to tell the story of a girl he had met there. A girl of 22 whose brother was already In America . . . whose mother was an invalid and whose grandmother, of 74, because she had a few days before, said things that were not In accord with Hitler, was awakened In the middle of the night and rushed off to a Nazi Concentration camp without even being given time to dress. This girl, was expecting her passport at any time and was going to England.  He was told
that when she left her invalid mother and her father were going to commit suicide. This, he said, Is the kind of thing that Is going on continually.
Rev. Roddan said that not only Jews, but Protestants and Christr ians  alike are suffering and a united front of these three great religions must be formed. He went on to say about Czechoslovakia, that this was one of the most progressive countries In the world.
Children's Services Services for children will be inaugurated this Saturday morning, November 5 at 10.30 a.m. at Beth Israel Congregation in the Commim-ity Centre with Rabbi Cass in charge. All children of the |Religious School are particularly rembided to be present. The co-operation of parents is earnestly sought in this new Innovation, which will provide for om" children a Synagogue Service on Saturday mornings.
Oneg Shabbos The first Oneg Shabbos of this year under the auspices of the Sisterhood
The people here are a hard working,
industrious people who have follow- °f Congregation Beth Israel will be
ed the Ideals of the father of the country, Peter Masaryk, to the letter ... a freedom loving people who are, or rather have been, enjoying real prosperity ... for here. Rev. Roddan said, factories are going at full speed and everyone is working. Jews, he said, have the same liberties and freedom as anyone.
Concluding his address with lantern slides, showing not only central Europe, but also his own Scotland, and England, including the launching of the new super liner, the Queen Elizabeth, and the Houses of Parliament in London,
A hearty vote of thanks to the Rev. Andrew Roddan was moved by. P. P. Bro. Harold Freeman and seconded by P.P. Bro. J. B. Jaffee.
held this Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. at the home of Mrs, I, W, Chess, 4687 Marguerite. Rabbi Cass will speak on "Curiosities of Jewish Life."
The Men's Club of Congregation I MEN'S CLUB
Beth Israel will convene for the first time this season in the Banquet Hall of the Community Centre, on Monday, November 7, at 6,15 pjn. for a Dinner meeting. Nominations and elections of officers, a program of entertainment, announcement of plans for the coming months, and an address by an outstanding speaker v/ill feature this inaugiu-al dinner
Jewish Women Cooperating in Peace Week
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Rabbi Eisen of Edmonton, Speaker Next Tuesday Evening
Peace Action Week—a new city-wide movement initiated by the League of Nations Society of Vancouver will take place November 5th to 12th. Church groups, women's clubs, service clubs and many others are collaborating in an effort to bring the peace issue squarely before the Vancouver public.
Of especial interest to Jewish men and women will be an evening meeting on Tuesday, November 8th at 8.15 p.m. at the First Baptist Chm-ch, Nelson and Burrard Streets, at which Rabbi J. J, Elzen of Congregation Beth Shalom in Edmonton will be the speaker of the evening, dealing with the Chinese question.
Rabbi Eizen spent five months this spring and summer in the war-torn areas of China. Motion pictures he took personally, while observing at the Front and behind the battle lines will be shown in conjunction with his lecture. His many Vancouver friends know him as an able speaker and his humanitarian out-look has "leetlng. I drawn hhn hito support of the Chin-
Reservations for the Dinner must'ese cause, be phoned in In advance to the Com-    Rabbi Eisen is being brought to mxmity Centre. Vancouver by a joint committee of
Medical Aid to China Group and Women's -Peace League. Jewish Women's Organizations are co-operating in the meeting and a very large Jewish turn-out is hoped for. Hundreds in Edmonton have been hearing Rabbi Elsen since his return from China and this will be his first appearance in Vancouver.
The mass Peace Meeting for Vancouver Women on Wednesday, November 9th at 3 pjn, at St. Andrew's Wesley Church, Burrard and Nelson, Ls likewise receiving co-operation from Jewish Women's Groups. E>ean Mary Bollert of the University of British Columbia and at present President of the Pan-Pacific League, will be the speaker, Jewish women are urged to join hands with all Vancouver women in making this an oat-standing event of Peace Week.
Attention Is also called to the address of Professor F. H. Soward on "The International Outlook" which will bring Peace Action Week to a close. This meeting will take place on Saturday evening, November 12th at 8,15 p.m, in the auditorium of the University and Is eagerly anticipated by Prof. Soward's many admirers who consider this yearly address as an outstanding event of Vancouver's educational life. The lecture Is under the auspices of the Vancouver Institute,