"The Only Jewish Weekly West of Winnipeg"
Vol. 6, No. 5
VANCOUVER, B. C, THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1935
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Zionism Restores Heroic
Fascism Enemy of the Jews
Canada
Spirit of Jewry i Sachar Tells Banquet
—Says A. SACHAR "The Jew is no longer the victim of HadaSSaSs Pledge $500
- ignorance or prejudice. He is the
Foundations, Anti-Defamation Commission for Canada—Dr. A. Sachar Discusses
The Lillian Freiman Hadassah Hillel FoUndation Work
The works and personalities of Herzl, Eliezer ben Yehudah, lightJiing rod that Fascism has set up j^i^^g^^ ^jqq ^.j^^ Keren Hayesod -
A. D. Gordon, Trumpeldor, Ruttenberg passed before a mass to save itself from the ire of those Campaign. This is almost double the Two very important announcements were made by Brother
audience of Vancouver Zionists as Dr. A. L. Sachar, Western sections of the masses who would rise §300 conribution of the Chapter at the Dr. A. L. Sacher, National Director of the B'nai B'rith Hillel
Canadian delegate for the Keren Hayesod, outlined the against it unless their attention was I'^'st campaign. Of the new pledge the Foundations at a luncheon held in his honor last Sunday in the
ideology of Zionism in a brilliant resume that hold the crowded distracted by the ever-powerful cry J^^.Jf Georgia Hotel under the auspices of Samuel Lodge. The first
audience spellbound, Sunday night at the Centre. — organization are _ .
Herzl was a Don Quixote without a Sancho Pancho. In reality has was not even a Jew. His Jewish parentage was his sole connection with Judaism. In his early days he actually prayed for a mass conversion of Jews to Christianity. It was a miracle worthy of a God to bring nationalism to Jews through the agency of a confirmed assimilationist. Zionism came to him with the cataclysmic force of a revelation.: The external difficulties did not frighten him. He had will. He carried on his tragic Odyssey about the courts of Europe, and attempted to convert the plutocrats of Jewry to his dreams. His failure to cQnyert Baron de Hirsch kept Zionism from becoming a pet hobby of millionaires and preserved the democratic basis of Zionism.
Eliezer ben Yehudah brought himself and his wife as silent sacrifices on the altar of the Hebrew language and its renaissance. He developed in his own life the unifying and synthesising influence of Hebrew in Jewish life.
'Kill the Jew. He is the true cause of your misfortunes."
This was the message that Dr. A. L. Sachar delivered to his audience on Saturday evening at the opening banquet of the Keren Hayesod at the Hotel Vancouver,
Anti-semitism was based on ignorance and prejudice in older times. It is now based on science and business; it is an economic racket. Thyssen is not an ignorant man; he is not prejudiced. He is a sober, shrewd busi-
receiving the congratulations of Van- "^'^'ss that at the recent Convention of the Constitution Grand
couver Jewry on their generous con- Lodge of the B'nai B'rith in Washington, decision was made to
tiibution and good work. establish a branch office of the Anti-Defamation League in
coi^tribuSn ?t%re"Terr^Ha^^^ Canada; the second, that the next Hillel Foundation would go
Vantuetre president of Vancouver's ^^^^^^^ ^^^^^ estabUshed at a Canadian University.
Hadassah paid tribute to Mrs. a. J. Illustrating the B'nai B'rith as the defender of the Jewish
Freiman, National President, and the people throughout the world. Dr. Sachar then drew an analogy
essembled guests drank a toast to the from British history. In 1850 an extraordinary incident occurred
1 jader bf Canadian Hadassah. jj,! British political history. An obscure Jew of Gibraltar, Don
\ == Pacific© by name, who had settled in Greece, suffered severe
A. D. Gordon broke with his past life at an advanced age to go to Palestine and live his religion of labor and dream his into the hands of the Steel Trust, put
Thyssen in control of the industry.
Jews are intelligent enough to dis- indignities at the hands of a GrPiek mob during the Easter pense with sentimental appeals. Jewry season. The hooHgans, apparently whipped to fury by a vindic-i^^fighting ghosts who use libels for ^^^^ faster sermon, burst into his home, denounced him for ness man and the present tragedy of l.feels. The Jews are through in Eu- .j^^ .^^^^„ Crucifixion, scattered his possessions and
Germany is a-tHrect result of the riv- ^ope. In Germany, Poland Rumania r. n t-. -n n ij£ j
^Z^Zr^n-t^.^ 1a wnw for " ^nly the broken heads of >^eat him unmercifully. Don Pacifico appealed for redress but
ai.y between inyssen and Worn tor -j^^.^^^^^^^^ ^j^^^ ^^e danger- the Government paid no attention to his petition. He then the supremacy m Germany' steel in- ^ ^y^ptoj^ our liquidation, but appealed to the British Consul. The case quickly took On an dustry. The story is one of the vilest. ti,e fact that all the ;'civUized" na- international significance, and the Prime Minister of Great
Britain, Lord Palmerston, called upon the Greek State to ren-
crudest, most iinsportsmanlike con- tions of Europe have adopted the cold spiracles in history. Hitler played pogrom
V X 1^4.WAX \JJL d
Jewish Palestine on sane economic, co-operative
7,000,000 Jews have to get out and have nowhere to go. The problem is
der satisfaction. When Athens still procrastinated, Lord Palmerston sent a few gunboats into the harbor, and the display
X J X. TT i T-T 1- J X- 1 XT- • • 1 r *u TT- Hot for One locality, but for interna- of power soon set the wheels of justice in motion. An apology
foundations. He estabhshed firmly the principles of the His- destroyed the labor movement and tjonal action; it requires the fuU sup- and financial restitution were soon forthcoming. The opposition tadruth, which is neither Fascist nor Compiunist, but an the unions; made 2100 monopoUes port of every Jew who must realize party in England seized upon the incident to make political
existed before. A ghoul, that he is himself involved in the capital, and promptly a vote of censure was moved against the
organization for the assurance to all of an equitable opportun- where 300 ity. It is an essential of Zionist construction. "Without it I
leading bloody racketeers, has taken
could not be a Zionist." It is not a utopia, but a development control of Germany today, using Hit-of the prophetic principles of old. ler as his tool. And when the foUow-
Joseph Trumpeldor, the hero of three v/ars, brought the ers of Hitler began asking embafras-
tragic Situation of world Jewry. Prime Minister for jeopardizing the peace of Europe and the
We have the opportunity that Herzl welfare, of Great Britain for the sake of an obscure Jew of
was willing to give his life for, the Gibraltar. A severe cabinet crisis resulted and the life of the
opportunity to present the case of ministry hung by a thread,
stricken Jewry to the rulers of the Lord Palmerston rose to defend his
courage of chalutzism to a new high. He built the shomer sing questions, the result was the world. The opportunity that Herzl action late at night and spoke until
ideology, and enabled Jews to go through Palestine as if they purge ,of last July. From the purge, ^^^^ ^^"^^ y^^^^ ^^^^ the following morning in the out-owned it. naked Fascism emerged, with Schacht standing ^ s his career. He Pinchas Ruttenberg is one of the most colorful of jiwish"'"*^"'^^ -^^^^""^''^^ England, has come to us. The oppor- undertook to give a thorough review personalities. The old revolutionary who was Chief of Police ^"^^^ °' ^l-y i^ave tunity denied to bar Kochbah, to °'f,f
* ID * J J • ^ +u ^ 4.i ,c ^^A ,.rUr. «^«l.o-Ul,r ^een enabled to do so by using Jews Rabbi Akviah, to Trumpeldor, and to '^^P^^^' concluded with a classic
at Petrograd during the revolutionary days, and who probably ^.^^.^^ ^.^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^ ^ ^ ^^^^^^ ^^^^ peroration which set the tone for the
can account for Gapon, came to Palestine to weld together the
buccaneers it is not
. generation of shopkeepers, the only ^S®- J"^* Ancient Rome, he de-
England or the United States, wealthy or in penury, strong and proud or harried by the white plague, scion of an ancient family or immigrant, re-gardl9?s of status, of position in society, of religious or nationalistic outlook, the Jew had but to exclaim "Ivri Onochi" (I am a Hebrew) and by that proud declaration he had claim to the protection or the assist-
spirit of romance of the past with the essence of modern science " ""^^ ^ question ot sacrifice wanted of us is the practica'l blared, any citizen irrespective of ance of the oldest and most represen-
to make the dream of the future. atrocity or cruelty, but a straight heroism of allowing Jews to settle economic or social status could gain tative Order in contemporary Jewish
business racket. The German Jew has in Palestine. A responsibility rests on protection of the might and power ufe. And all too often has the Jew
Finally, Dr. Sachar told of,the work of Mrs. Henrietta Szold, o^iy ^^yg out—emigration or. us to complete the motif of Jewish °^ proclaiming "Civis Rom- been compelled to cry out in the past
the Sjmthesis of goodness and humanitarianism with practical- suicide. history. anus Sum" (I am a Roman Citizen), century, a century apparently en-
ity, the spirit of the Hedassah incarnated. But this position is not a monopoly b^bbi saMUEL CASS lightened, with progress in science
of Germany. The .same forces are at obscure, humble, of whatever race and in human relations, but dealing
All these great and creative personahties become one Sym- work in France through the notorious introducing Dr. Sachar to the could gain the protection of all the out, nevertheless, its proportion of
bol of a new Palestine, creating the most colorful movement in activities of Sneider and the Comite assembled guests. Rabbi S. Cass said: resources of the British Empire by his blows to the scattered Jewish minori-
Judaism in many centuries. des Forges who are patriots of every '"^^^ ^^^^^ Hayesod is the chief proud claim "I am a British Subject." ties. And B'nai B'rith has consistently
coimtry of Europe and engage in sell- so^^^^e of strength in the upbuilding Palmerston won the day. answered the cry of "Ivri Onochi"—
Dr. M. Fox presided, and Rabbi S. Cass and Rev. N. Pastin- murdering materials to each to restoration of Palestine. Within "Civis Romanus Sum" continued now through diplomacy, now through
sky addressed the mass audience. Mr. S. Rothstein made the their tremendous profit. In England, years of virtual work, we have the speaker. "It is fair to paraphrase financial assistance, now through its
appeal.
B. B. Garden Party
tiie traditional home of good government and sane democracy, cancerous growths have shown themselves, and Mosley may be more than a passing phenomenon. In United States the activities of Pelley and of the K.K.K. OTTAWA. — Over the weekend of are well known to all newspaper
readers. In Canada, antisemitic activities have assumed serious proportions in Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec.
Canada Honors
Mrs. Freiman
to Mrs. A. L. Sachar.
The widely anticipated B.;B. Auxiliary" annual garden party,-which is scheduled to take place Wednesday
afternoon, June 12, at 2 p.m., on the June 2nd, Canada's capital, Ottawa, grounds of Sister Lando, 1234 Mat- was en fete. At that time Jewry paid thews aventife; is being carefully plan- tribute to an outstanding Jewish per-ned under the very capable convenor- sonality, Mrs. A. J. Freiman, O.B.E.
ship of Sister S. Nemetz. ^ The Hadassah organization of Can- ______________
It is expected that thi§ year will ada honored Mrs. Freunan, its na- nationaUty, Mrs. Freiman devoted even surpass the previous efforts of tional president, on the occasion of many years to Zionism. A student of The B'nai B'rith will cooperate with the auxiliary along the same lines, her fiftieth birthday by a large din- Zionism, Mrs. Freiman's profound be- the Zionist organiaztion in making and guests are assured that they will ner at the Chateau Larier on Sunday ligf in Palestine's future as the Jew- the current Keren Hayesod Campaign
crowded in what other groups or gov- this famous cry in detailing the story power to organize protest, now
emments would take 200 years to do." of B'nai B'rith which has functioned through its ability to strike out new
Mr. Soskin was in the chair and for nearly a century as the watchdog paths in institutional undertakings,
conducted the banquet. of Jewish rights everywhere in the Continuing with the work of the
Mr. P. Lesser greeted the guest in world and as the protector for all Anti-Defamation League of B'nai
the name of the Samuel Lodge B'nai who were in danger or in difficulty. B'rith, Dr. Sachar then announced
B'rith. Whether he dewlt in benighted Rou- that at the* 14th Quinquennial Con-
A bouquet of flowers was presented mania, in darkest Russia, in Nazi-torn vention of Constitution Grand Lodge
Germany, in the happier climates of
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humanitarian effort, irrespective of
B.B. To Cooperate In Zion Campaign
have an enjoyable afternoon, rain or evening, Jime 2nd, when over 1,000 shine. In the event of rain, arrange- attended.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK AT THE CHSTRE
ments will be made to have the affair inside and no one will be disappointed.
The auxiliary are planning to have a home-cooking booth, miscellaneous booth, as well as tea-cup fortune reading.
As the funds obtained are going for wider-scope-work, the auxiliary trusts that they will have a bigger turnout than ever.
Acting as hostesses are: J. W. Chess, Mrs. Hackman, W. Zimmerman, R.
Hundreds of Jewish men and women in Canada joined in this testimonial to Mrs. Freiman, who, through her charitable endeavors and wise and capable leadership, has not only gained the admiration and respect of all Canadians, but who, through untiring and devoted effort, has now become an international figure.
a feature of the celebration proceedings, which took in Sunday and
ish National Homeland has inspired a success. During the visit of Dr. a.
the members of the organization from L- Sachar, the brethren of the Lodge mi, j t o iQQii. Vancouver to Halifax, so that today felt themselves very much a part of Inursaay, June b, l»d5-
Canadian Hadassah is in the fore-ranks of Zionist organizations the world over in the reconstruction of Eretz Israel.
a charming personality, matched with an understanding nature, has given Lillian Freiman an opportunity to reach the very hearts of Canadian Jewish women and their rallying to the banner so proudly borne by Mrs. Freiman is the greatest tribute that can be accorded anyone. The $50,000 Fund for Palestinian
the campaign because of the high position of Dr. Sachar as director of the Hillel Foundations of the B'nai B'rith.
Delegations will visit those members of the community who have not yet contributed to the campaign, and
8:00 p.m.—Shabuoth Maariv Service.
Friday, June 7, 1935—
9:00 a.m.—Shabuoth Morning Service. 8:00 p.m.—Shabuoth and Sabbath Service, will preach.
members of the B.B. will act on these Saturday, June 8, 1935—
committees.
Rabbi Cass
Sun-
Singer.
Monday, was Hadassah's presentation Morris, H. Herman, Mrs. Heahnan, W. of a $50,000 Fund to Mrs. Freunan for
Genser, .J. Golden W. Levin B^Nis- the furtherance of Canadian Hadas- wo^kwrsnot^heTnVmom^nto'given senbaum, Esther Sv/artz, J. Koffman, sah'c. work in Palestme. No finer re- to Mrs. Freiman to commemorate this M. Gelin E. M. Goldsmith, S. Miller, ward to Mrs. Freiman for her zeal extraordinary occasion. At the ban-R^Petersky, R. Becker, D. Toban, A. and enterprise on behalf of Zionism qugt on Sunday night, Mrs. Freiman
could be given her at this time than .^gg presented with a laeautiful parch-this fund, to which every Hadassah ment book bound in Palestinian olive-chapter in Canada has contributed .^qq^ containing the signatures of as have hundreds of Jewish children, Canada's future Zionists,
Mrs. Freiman's outstanding qualities of leadcrsliip have inspired the efforts of Canadian Zionists for many years. In every town, city and village, she is the guiding spirit of the Hadassah activities and is warmly esteemed as the "Mother of Hadassah."
Possessing remarkable capacity for
JEWISH COMMUNAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICE BUREAU Registrations of all Jewish unemployed are being taken at the Community Centre office during the ensuing week. Forms are to be had at the counter.
Rabbi Cass To Conduct Campaign In Victoria
MONTREAL—Rabbi Samuel Cass, past president of the Vancouver Zionist Organization and one of the most active Zionist's in the West, has been appointed by the Montreal every Hadassah membei: in Canada offices of the Zionist organiaztion of and all Jewish children who also con- Canada to conduct the Keren Haye-
tributed to the Birthday Fund making Canadian Hadassah's greatest project so outstanding a success.
On June 2nd, Canadian Jewry united to offer felicitations to Lillian Freiman, beloved "Malcha in Israel," and president of the Hadassah Organization of Canada, on her fiftieth birthday.
sod campaign in Victoria.
The campaign will begin in Victoria on June 12th and this will be the first Keren Hayesod campaign on the Island in several years.
Victoria Jews are requtstod to cooperate with the Zionist organization in making this important campaign a success.
9:00 a.m.—Shabuoth and Sabbath Morning Service.
day School Closing Exercises. 10:30 a.m.—Memorial (Yizkor) Services. Rabbi Cass will preach.
Sunday, June 9,1935—
8:00 p.m.—^Young Judaeans.
Monday^ June 10, 1935—
7 to 9 p.m.—Boy Scouts. 8:00 p.m.—^Vimy Lodge.
8:15 p.m.—^Vancouver Jewish Administrative Council.
Tuesday, June 11,1935—
7:30 p.m.—Gymnasium.
8:00 p.m.—Adoniram Lodge Exec.
Wednesday, June 12, 1935— 7:00 p.m.—Cubs.
Thursday, June 13, 1935—
7:30 p.m.—Gymnasium. 8:00 p.m.—Adoniram Lodge.
