e Jewish Western
PUBLISHED BY The Vancouver Jewish Administrative Council
Vol. 4. No. 3
VANCOUVER, B.C., THURSDAY, APRIL' 20, 1933
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Debating Event of the Year
Seattle md Samuel Lodges to Stage Forensic Battle
Climaxing montlis of preparation, debating teams representing Samuel Lodge and Seattle Irf)dge, B'nai B'rith, will engage in a wordy battle to convince Vancouver Jewry as to the advisability or etherwise of forming a united front ini Jewry,
Bepresenting Seattle will be Albert H. Solomon, a member of the Executive Committee of Seattle Lodge. Mr. Solomon is a graduate of the University of Washington and took his law degree at the Columbia University Law School. Mr. Solomon is active in B'nai B'rith and general communal activities.
Dr. Lou Kxacower is a Dental Snrgeon and takes part in the activities of his Lodge. He is a member of the American Dental Association and a Lieutenant in the United States Army Medical corps.
Eepresenting Samuel Lodge will be Mr. E. M. Goldsmith a past-president of Samuel Lodge and an active worker in the Community. Mr. Harry Freeman, the sec-ond speaker for the affirmative, is a member of the Intellectual Advancement Committee of Samuel Lodge and is secretary of the Vancouver Zionist Organization. A graduate o^f the University of British Columbia, he participated in several inter collegiate debates and took the Silver and Gold Medal in Oratory in his 3rd and 4th year at that institution. He expects to be called to the Bar of British Oolumbia in June.
The Judges for the debate will be S. A. Goldston, B.A., Dr. S. Petersky and Morris Soskin. A ballot to ascertain the views of the audience will be faksn at the conclusion of the debate.
Dr. J. I, Gorosh, the Chairman of the Intellectual Advancement Committee of Samuel I-fOdge, under whose auspices this debate is being held, wUl preside.
Talmud Torah Ladies Auxiliary Drive For Funds For a Hearse
To take place on April 25th and 26th
Owing to unforseeu circumstances, the drive for collection of funds for • the purchase or a hearse for community use, which is being sponsored by the Talmud Torah Ladies Auxiliary, has been postponed from the date originally set till Tuesday 'andi Wednesday next, April 25th and 26th.
In our Edito^rial comments of April 6th we pointed out that this organization had underitaken to help the S'ehara Tzedeek Cemetery Board by providing them, with a hearse.
Since making that pledge they have been giving a number of affairs and r^by-daat-of':g*ea4-e«t-^«f^m>al^r^^ in xais'ing-Jialf-the^*ost„of.
same. They feel,'and~Tiglitly ^ tliat the Community at large should be asked ,to support their efforts so tliat all may participate in the honor of having been instrumental in providing the Community with a long felt want. With this idea in view, they will call on every member of the Jewish Community OU' Tuesday and Wednesday next and feel that their efforts will be crowned Avith success. In addition to the Executive members of the Auxiliary, several prominent members of other organizations have volunteered their services, so that the drive may be completed at once.
We have been asked by several readers wliy a hearse should be purchased and whether it would not be best to eontinue using the hearse provided by the undertakers. There are many reasons why a comm,unity like Vancouver Jewry should have a hearse of their own.
The Cemetery on Marine Drive is acknoAvledged as the best kept and equipped cemetery in Western Canada and the Pacific Coast, but it lacks to complete same a chapel for paying the last rites to our dead and a hearse to convey the remains to its final resting place. Prom an eeonomic view alone, a hearse will be the saving of considerable funds not only to the Cemetery Board but to those whose homes arc unfortunately deprived of a dear one. The coat of the use of a hearse at every funeral is $25.00 and this sum Avill be saved. To an ordinary individual this might not seem a great saving, but when it is realized, that the Board has to pay for so m.«ny, who have no money, the total amount is large, each year. It is estimated that witliin a year or so the hearse will be paid for by this saving alone. It is true alas, that times are hard now and we are all suffering from the depressed conditions, but at the same time we must remember that today a hearse can Ibe purchased for much less money than in days of prosperity. Any contribution will be gladly received—none will be too large and none too small—^for it is the Avish of the sponsors that every Jewish resident help in this matter.
The members of the Talmud Torah Auxiliary liave worked hard to bring this issue to a successful close; They have sacrificed time and money in collecting half the amount required and tliey feel confident that they will receive every support in collecting the balance. It is said "that it is far more blessed to give than to receive" and we feel the community will bear in mind this old adage when they are called upon to subscribe to such a laudable object.
INTERNATIONAL DEBATE
SAMUEL LODGE vs. SEATTLE LODGE
AFFIRMATIVE
NEGATIVE
Albert Solomon
H. freemaa
After The Protest—What?
COUNCIL FROLIC NIGHT
The entertainment to be given on Monday evening next, under the auspices of the Council of Jewish Women, promises to surpass the one given last year of which every person present still retain pleasant memories.
In addition to the Isdale Dancers, trained by that well-known instructress, who will entertain with dance numbers, both entertaining and colorful, the Dramatic Group will stage a screaming and funny farce, produced by Mrs. M. H. Brotman, entitled "The End of the Eoad."
The east will include Mr. Alfred A. Evans (the well known amateur actor), T. Goldbloom, Max Stark, Miss Helen Goodman, Miss Florence Brown and Mrs. M. H. Brotman, Following the entertainment a dance Avill be lield at which a popular orchestra will play the latest up-to-'date music.
Tickets may be obtained from Mrs. C. Korsch, the Chairman of tlie Entertainment Committee, or any member of the Dramatic Group.
The Commiuiity Seder An Overwhelming Success
EepOYts from all sides advise us of tlie great success that attended the first community Seder held in Vancouver. The service was under the auspices of the Beth Israel Congregation. Over eighty people made reservations and several more were disappointed at not being able to take part owing to the fact that no provision had been made for such a large crowd. The service was conducted by Riabbi Bokser according to ancient tradition. The singing was led by Mrs. C. Korsch and the choir trained by her for the occasion. Tlie four "Koshers" (questions) were asked in Hebrew by Miss Eleanor Brotman, and in English by Zvliss Lillian Morris. Tlie Supper arrangements were in charge of Mrs. M. Koeiiigsberg and the Sisterhood of the Congregation. Much praise is due to all those who voluntarily gave their service on that occasion and which helped to make the First Community Seder a success.
The Jewish Fight Against Nazism Must Continue
The emergency created by the Nazi attacks against.G J^JYJy is
no means over, declared Rabbi Bokser in his sermon last Friday night, and 'the Jews must continue the fight for justice. But in addition an organized effort should be made to direct the emigration of such Jews who want to leave Germany, to Palestine and sueli other countries that may be induced to open their doors 'to them.
Among the causes for this resurgence of race liatred in the vile fom of the Nazi pogrom. Rabbi Bokser listed the hei-itage from the past. Jew hatred has been with Germany for generations and the general identification of Jews with the liberal policies of the Republic which are now eclipsed with the general reaetional program of Hitler. The Nationalist and Industrial circles of Germany suffered Hitlerism because the attacks on Jews served as an expedient antidote to communism which was making powerful inroads among the German masses.
A crowded Congregation (from which many had to be turned away) listened to the sermon. This Friday evening Eabbi Bokser ^vill preach on the theme "Emancipation or Freedom —which?" A belated Passover message).
Council of Jewish Juniors IMPORTANT MEETING
^ The next monthly meeting of the Junior Oouneil will be held on Sunday /eytning, April 23rd at 8 pjon. at the Community Centre. It is essential that every member be present as election of officers will take place. Also, the members Avill have the pleasure of hearing Mrs. H. B. Kahn, who has kindly consented to be the guest speaker at this meeting. The Sub-Juniors liave kindly volunteered to entertain and be hostess at this meeting.
The next Literary meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 9th, at the home of Miss Ray Lipson, who will also review the Book "PoAver", by Seuchtwanger. Those interested should make'note of the date and not miss this meeting as it is expected that this review will prove most interesting.
The raffle for tlie Lounging Pyjamas will be held sometime in May, and we again wish to remind tlie Community that the proceeds are going towards furnishing the living room of the Senior Councils Summer Camp.
Arrangements are now being made for the Mother and Daughter Banquet, wluch will be held in May, and it is expected that all members and their mothers will be present, as a most enjoyable time will be had by all.
The Protest Committee
SOMETIMES, a solitary incident, apparently small in itself, will illumine great tracts of darkness. Recently the Jewish ic^v-chants of Nalewski Street, Warsaw, met together to detenninv.-what was to be done in their present economic conditions. Times were hard for the whole country, but for Jews, THE DREAD they were desperately hard, observing the Sabbath DILEMNA     day as they had always done, and compelled to dose on Sunday too. The Secular law was rigid and undefiable. Should they seek salvation by flying to the face of the Divine law, or should they sit down and starve? With aching hearts they resolved that the Sabbath they treasured dearly must go, and prayed that God would understand and' forgive! Fellow Jews in the Polish city are aflame with anger at this act of sacrilege and demand that the Da\y of Rest be restored, cost what it may; and so the struggle is renewed between hunger and creed, Avith an infuriated third party intervening. But the episode surely gives us earnestly to think.
Nalewski Street, Warsaw, is a microcosm of a whole world, a Jewish world which extends from Poland to England, from England to Canada, and beyond, and is racked by tlie same problems and incompatibilities as those which afflict the distracted merchants referred to. It cannot be left to the ''Yes" and "No" of Nalewski Street. It calls clamantly for the guiding voice of authority. But authority is dumb!
A meeting of the organizations that sponsored the protest meeting was held on Wednesday; the 12!th inst at the Community Centre, for the purpose of receiving the various reports and accounts in connection with the meeting. Mr. E. Goldsmith presided. A report of the proceedings were read by Mr. ILeo Mahrer and adopted. The expenses of the meeting amounting to $150.00 approximately will be shared by the various organizatidns who sponsored same. It is particularly requested that' settlement be made by the various societies without delay. Votes of thanks were passed to the Ohairman of the meeting Mr. Morris Soskin, the- Secretary Leo. Mahi-er, and the Press-Correspondence was read which the secretary was requested to acknowledge. A telegram was read from G. Von Arnim and the Secretary was instructed to acknowledge same and advise him that "no good purpose could be served by an interview." A special committee was appelated in case it was necessary to call another meeting. Tlie following were elected: E. M. Goldsmith, W. J. Levin, J. B. Jaffe, A.. RotJistein, Dr. J. I. Gorosh, Mrs. Shapiro, Mrs. H. B. Kahu, S. W. Golden and Isaac Lepovsky. The meeting then adjourned. The following are copies of the letter and telegram referred to:
Victoria, B. C,
April 7, 1933.
Leo Mahrer, Esq.,
Secretary, Vancouver Protest Committee, Jcv.'ish Community Centre, Vancouver, B.C.
Dear Sir:
I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of April (5th with which was enclosed a copy of resolution passed at a meeting of citizens of Vancouver on April 6th protesting against "the policy of oppression and violence which the present Government of Germany is counterbalancing against the Jewish residents and citizens of that country."
I Avill be glad to place your communication before the Premier at the first opportunity.
Yours truly,
J. E. DENNISON,
Secretary.
Vancouver Jewish Community Centre, Oak Street, Vancouver, B. C.
Regret too late to submit to your protest meeting. Beg to state on-, authority of German Government through Consulate of Western Canada, Winnipeg, the folloAving: "Not one Jew killed in Germany. No pogrom has occurred nor will ever in Germany. Some cases of molestation have occurred. Thorough investigation has shown that same incited either communistic agents provocative or irresponsible young National socialists who have been expelled from party and punished by Court. Alleged molestation or atrocities greatly exaggerated, or great lies.
Govei-nment and Nazi party leaders will ruthlessly suppress nil violence against all foreigners regardless nationality, race or faith.
Organization of Jewish War Veterans Berlin called American Embassy condemning exaggerated reports Anti-Semitic persecution Central Vnion of Jewish faith, Berlin, brands atrocities stories as uiinue. One day hoycott conducted in strictest order and discipline as deinons-trntion only ngainst caluminous propaganda abroad. Berlin Tagchlatt, prominent Jewish paper in editorial directed to foreign press' t-omnienting on boycott situation says "This is your work." "Your defence action hits exactly those whom it was intensely alleged or actually to protet-t. By a (-(Mtaiii kind of jtp-opa-ganda German Jewry must decline to allow itself to ho protected by ])eople who substitute mischievous propaganda for true knowledge of German conditions and who generally have a totally wrong conceiitioii of reality." Cooperation for desirable publicity among your friends and leaders in Vancouver will be greatly appreciated. Will be at your disposal for further detailed information if desired on Wednesday or Thursday next, 4t2S Birks Bldg.
"G. VON ARNIM"
Y.T.C. SPRING DANCE
The Y.T.C. are staging a big spring
dance at the White Rose Ball Room on Wednesday next, April 20Lh. Dancing from 9 p.m. till 12 p.m. Bob Roots lucky five have been engaged for the
occasion and an exceptional Jtvcly evcning is ])roniisod. Tlic Hall is comfortable and well ventilated and lias a dancing capacity of (500. To all lovers of Terpisc'horcaii Ait, this slioiild prove a glowing oci-asion. For further particulars see our advertisement.