Friday, October'21, 1955
JEWISH   WESTERN BULLETIN
Page Three
J. C^ecov and L Tdylor, Co-ch<lnipions Of y J A; Each Co^rs Over 100 Cords
Two men shared top canvassing honors in this yearV^^^t^^     Jewish Appeal by each canvassing well over 100 contributors. The joint champions are •Josim Uogn
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Mr. Checov set a new recorc in being the only man to coyer over 100 cards per canipaigfi for three ye^s iii a row. This year he canvassed 148 contributors in the General Caiivasis and Metropolitan Divisions.
Lloyd Taylor was the top cari-vaiiseT in the General Canvass Division this year. He took a total of 175 cards, completed 134 and brought .in 69 increases.
An urn of scented water from the Jordan River was presented to Mr. Ghefcov in recognition of his three year effort. At the out-Set of this year's drive Mr. Ghe-cov was presented with a pair of shoes donated by Dexalls, as the canvasser likely to wear out the most shoe leather while canvs^ss-ing-
Lloyd Taylor 'was presented With a special plaque in recognition of his top effort in the general canvass and a suit of clotheis donated by J. Levitt and Sons, through Harrison Clothes.
WOMEN'S DIVISION LEADERS
The leading canvassers in the Women's Division of the UJA this year are Mrs. Leon Yorsh and Mrs. Morris. Gelfond, each having brought in over 50 contributions to date. Both women were presented with special UJA certificates and they are also in line for the Blin and Blin Cashmere coat being donated by Myer Wine
of Petite Dress Shop to the woman who brings iji the greatest number of* contributions. The winner of the c'cy^t will not be
MRS. M. GELFOND MRS L. YORSH
Nationol Council of Jewish Women, Voncouver Section
extends congrotulotions fo
JACK DIAMOND
Voncouver's Leoding Citizen for 1955
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Jack Diamond oh being named the Best Citizen of Vancouver for 1955 by the Native Sons of B.C., Post No. 1. Mr. Diamond is well known for his generosity and "Tzdoka."
VANCOUVER HISTADRUT COMMITTEE
CONGRATUi^TIONS TO
JACK DIAMOND
generous patron of worthy endeavors on being named
Vancouver's Best Citizen of 1955
PIONEER WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF VANCOUVER
HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS
to
Jack Diamond
Voncouver's Best Citizen of 1955
A Most Deserving Choice '
Vancouver Talmud Torah
L. TAYLOR
known until i the last cards have been turned in.
Mrs. Yorsh, who has been an outstanding UJA campaigner for several years was presented with an umbrella at the outset of the drive by Vancouver Umbrella, as the woman who goes out rain or shine.
METROPOLITAN LEADER
The top UJA canvasser in the Metropolitan Division this year was Dr. S. Margolese, who brought in 22 (jiontributions with 11 increases. Dr. Margolese was awarded a UJA certificate and a suit of clothes contributed by Laurentide Clothinsr of Montreal, through Ben Izen.
Other awards of merit in the Woman's Division went to Mrs. A. E. Gold, "A'? cards chairman, Mrs. M. Arckeck, Mrs. A. Wasel, and Mrs. H. Frome, who were co-chairmen of the women's "B" cards; and Mrs. L. Lesk, New Westminster chairman.
UJA merit certificates went to three more top canvassers in the General Canvass including Louis Gunn, Harry Herman and Harry Snider. Mr. Gunn covered 70 General Canvass cards and 14 in the Metropolitan Division, while Harry Herman covered 47 ca?ds.
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STEERING COMMITTEE SURPRISED
Irving Chertkow surprised al the members of the UJA steering committee by presenting each of them with a memento award in the form of a cuff-link and tie-pin set with a "Mogen David" or "Torah scroll" design. Those who received these mementos included M. Cohen, H. Freeman, M. E. Jacobson, E. Lando, li. Lefohn, I. Lipsky, N. Ludwigr, Dr. S. Margolese,       Satanov, D. L. Silvers, M. M. Waterman, M. Wolochow, H.- Altman, Sam Rothstein, Lou Zimmerman   and   Abe Arnold. Mr. Chertkow also made special mention of Leo Marcus, Zionist
Adult Study Institute at Schara Tzedeck Resumes Monday, Nov« 7
Vancouver Lodge B'noi B'rith
extends, congratulations to
Jack Diamond
VANCOUVER'S BEST CITIZEN FOR 1955
ond o 4oyol member of B'noi B'rith
Schara Tzedeck's popular Adult Institute for Jewish Studies will begin its third year with a Winter Semester starting Monday evening, Novejtn-ber 7. According to Rabbi Bernard Goldenberg who, during his - High Holyday Sermons, consistently urged wider attendance at Adult Education classes, the 1955 Winter Semester will run for 5 Monday night meetings.
It was also revealed by the Schara" Tzedeck Adult Education Committee that negotiations are now going on between the Schara Tzedeck Adult School and a major American Agency in the field of Jewish Adult Education for certification of students who will complete a required number of courses and for uniform curriculum plans.
The courses for the third year of the Schara Tzedeck Adult Institute include the following: Conversational Hebrew; How to be a Successful Tourist in Israel; Know your Prayer Book; Jewish Life through Basic Ceremonies'; Jewish Life Cycle. There is also a possibility that film-lecture sessions will be held in conjunction with a series of seminars on Basic Jewish attitudes.
Iri addition to the Adult Institute, Schara Tzedeck also offers the following regular classes: Talmud for Beglnjiers (tau^t in English); Bible and Commentaries (In Yiddish—a one hour class
every Saturday afternoon); The 10 Minute Club, (a-group engaged in ^a 10 minute study of Jewish law Sunday through Thursday before the Evening Service. A unique and successful Adult Education project has b€«n the Mr. and Mrs. Club which will soon begin its third year. Tljis group which meets by private invitation successfully blends social activities and intellectual discussion.
executive director, who assisted the General Canvass, and Bob Raphael, who chaired the Young Men's Committee.
Moe Cohen, chairman of the permanent UJA board, ma^e two special awards at the dinner, an orchid corsage to Mrs. Chertkow, wife of the campaign chairman,
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CONGRATULATIONS ' TO
JACK DIAMOND
on being honored as
Vancouver's Best Citizen of the Yeor
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