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Watson Accepts Chairmanship Of Nat'nal Christian Committee
In Meeting ivith Henry Morgenthau, Jr. General Chairman of $170,000,002 Campaign, Prominent American Business Leader Says Resettlement of Homeless Jews of Europe is "Paramount Problem That Is Closely Related to Weil-Being of All Men"
Thomas J. Watson, President of International Business Machines Corporation, and former President of the International Chamber of
Commerce this week accepted the Chairmanship of the . National Christian Committee for the United Jewish Appeal to help provide for the relief, rehabilitation ailtf resettlement of Europe's 1,500,000 Jewish survivors of Hitlerism.
Mr. Watson annovmced his ac-^ ceptance at a meeting in his office with Henry Morgenthau, Jr., General Chairman of the United Jewish Appeal's $170,000,000 nationwide drive, on behalf of the Joint Distribution Committee, United Palestine Appeal and United Service for New Americans. Members of the press were present as the laromin-ent American business leader de-clared that the "resettlement of the homeless Jews of Europe is a paramount problem that- is closely related to the well-being of all men."
In his letter of acceptance Mr. Watson said that "proper adjustments should be made in our im-* migrant quota .in . keeping with America's unique recwrd -of-hospitality to the downtrodden and persecuted of other lands."
The membership of the National Christian Committee headed by Mr. Watson consists of 120 foremost leaders in government, business, religion, education, science and aii;. It is the first occasion in the history of the United Jewish Appeal that a national organization of Christians has been formed to support its campaign for aid to the Jewish survivors of war and persecution overseas,.
In extending his invitation to Mr. Watson to serve as Chairman of the National Christian Committee, Mr. Morgenthau declared that the noted business leader "epitomized
Levinthaf Ramed Advisor On
the humanitarian spirit of America" and that his acceptance would give encouragement to the people who are aided by the United Jewish Appeal.
The former Secretary of the Treasury added that the National Christian Committee for the United Jewish Appeal "bears witness
to the spirit of American unity and neighborliness in meeting a human problem that must evoke the sympathy of all freedom-loving men, regardless of race or creed."
Jew Who Strikes Hitler Youth Gets Prison Sentence
LONDON (WNS) — Because ho slapped a Gferman whom he je-ccgnized as a member of tb^ Hitler Youth Movement, a 2$-year-old Jewish youth, Kurt Berger, was given a,0iyorinontb;^ri by a German civil court in the British zone of occupation, it became known here this-week.
Kurt and two of his" brothers lied Hitler's wrath in 1939. Kurt went to work in a British war plant and his two brothers joined the British forces. When the war ended, the three brothers became civilian employees with the British occupation forces. One day Kurt recognized, a German, Hans Helmke, as a Hitler Youth member, He turned the Hitlerite over to the police for inteirogation. During this questioning, and upset by the impudence of the Germ'^n, Kurt lost control of his emotions ind strudlc the German. This happened while Kurt was relating how  the  Nazis  persecuted his fsmily. No action was taken geinst Kurt, but later he was arrested by the German police on the complaint of Helmke. He was arrested in the presence of British officers.
Jewish Affairs   Jewish Veterans
WASmNGTON —The War Department announced today (June 19, 194?) that Judge Louis E. Levinthal of Philadelphia has been selected by General Lucius D. Clay to be advisor on Jewish Affairs to the Military Governor (U.S. Zone).
Judge of Common Plea Court No. 6, Philadelphia, since 1937, Judge Levinfhal succeeds Rabbi Philip S. Bernstein, who resumed his duties as Rabbi of Temple lirith Kodesh in Rochester, New York, following foxurteen months service on the staffs of Grenerals Joseph T. McNamey and Clay.
Judge Levinthal plans to proceed to Berlin July 18, immediately following the closing of • his present court session.
In announcing Judge Levinthal's appointment. Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson said:
"I feel very strongly that the best interest of our country require that a Jewish civilian of understanding, experience, and competence should counsel the Commander-in-Chief European Command on all matters pertaining to the Jewish population of the American Zone, particularly in the critical months ahead."
Endorse
Comp. Savings
Enactment of a xmiversal military training measiu:e before adjournment of the present session of Congress was urged this week by Milton H. Richman of Hartford, Conn., national commander of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America.
Pointing out that his organization included veterans of World Wars I and 11, as well as living survivors of earlier conflicts, Mr. Richman noted that adoption of a universal training law had been advocated in resolutions passed successively by thie Jewish War Veterans at each of their annual encampments since 1934. His message voiced concern over press reports that Congress might recess without acting on recommendations of the President's Commission on Universal Military Training.
"Living American Jewish veterans of every conflict since the war with Spain have grim remembrances of the ba.ttlefield cost of inadequate training," the telegram read.
BABIES GRADUATE from|Talmud Torah Kindergarten, Jime 25, with their heads crovimed with mortar boards, liieir hands holding tightly to silv|jr wrapped Old En'glish and Hebrew graduation certificates and the words of their class motto ringing in their ears. Seated from left to right are Barry Yackness, Harold She|hter, Bemie Poplack, Arthur Goodman, Hershiie Hanson, Gerald Goldstein; standing from the left) Marsha Toft, Barry Slutsky, Elaine Dodeck, Deftny Morris, Stanley Epstein, Judy_^Greenberg.
S-Year-OIck Graduate
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Mortar Boailds, Et Al
"Play Way" of Teaching Brings Child's Cry "It's fun To Be a Jew"
As long as the voices, of children resound
with study of To|ah, No enemy can triump]|i over Israel—
With the words of this"l2iass naottp echping in their . in^niories ^uid^rinted on-th^i«erti^cates 13^-^
over five graduated from the Talmud Torah Kindergarten. "Graduation is not the end of things for you," said the kinder-
garten teacher Mrs. Hannah Mil ner Cohen addressing the graduating class. "It is the start of things; it is the beginning* of nibre and more learning."
Study of Hebrew must go on and on, she said.
"All the prayers, Jewish L.istoms and ceremonies you learned and took part in must carry into your lives at home;"
After the march in, capped in mortar boards, the children accepted their Old English and Hebrew diplomas and then proceeded to entertain thehiselves and their parents and friends with their programme of songs and a rhythm band concert.
Gifts were distributed to members of the graduating class and to all the younger chidlren by
flrgeii. flnti-Sem. Blist Jewish Club
BEUENOS AIRES (WNS)-The latest of a series of assults on, Jewish buildings and homes occurred here this week when a large bomb exploded in the building of the Bar Kochba Sports Club.
It is believed the bomb was placed in the building by a group of men who attended a dance that took place in the building. The men were seen escaping in a car. The police was slow in arriving.
Although the bomb caused extensive damage to the building, there were no casualities. One woman, the caretaker's wife, was treated for shock. z
Einstein Quits Brandeis University
NEW YORK (WNS)—Professor Albert Einstein has withdrawn his support from the Brandeis University, Jewish-supported institution to be established in Waltham, Mass., and a^ked that his name be removed from the Albert Einstein Foundation, set up to raise funds for the university, it became known here over the week end.
It is believed Prof. Einstein's action was the result of disagreement on internal policies.
Principal of the * Tahnud Torah, Mr .Gelfarb and by Mrs. Sydney Groberman, president of the PTA.
A social hoTjr in the downstairs hall folowed at which the children gave a spontaneous display of Hebrew for the benefit of their parentSi
The children lead oif in singing of Hatikvah and minutes after a little boy was heard to whisper to his mother:
"Gee! It's fun to be a Jew."
And so ended a year of kindergarten taught the "Play Way" by Mrs. Cohen.
Bialik Anniversary Featured On Radio
To commemorate the 13th anniversary of the death of Chaim N. Bialik, greatest Hebrew poet of modern times, the Eternal Light will broadcast Bialik's "The Shamed Trumpet", ui a radio adaptation by Arnold Perl, on Sunday, July 6, 1947, (NBC network, 12i30—1:00 p.m. DST).
The Eternal Light, a coast-to-coast radio program presented under the auspices of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, is a public service presentation of the National Broadcasting Company. Dr. Moshe Davis is program editor.
In "The i Shamed Trumpet", Chaim Bialik recalls childhood days in, the Russian village of Kozyavika, telling of the happy life of two Jewish families and of the tragedy that suddenly came upon them.
Music for the Eternal laght is composed by Morris Mamorsky and • conducted by Milton Katims. Cantor David Putterman will smg the litugrical music. The production will be under the direction "f Walter McGow and Milton E. Krents is producer for the Seminary.
Remember
Jewish National Fund collection July 6 . . . That is this Sunday.
All Vancouver Jewish children and all youth organizations are asked to meet to take part in the collection 10.30 a.m. Sunday in the Jewish Commimity Centre.
Allan Bronfman Speaker At July 16 Lyncheon
Allan Branfman, national president of the Canadian chapter, Friends of the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, will address a luncheon, meeting of the FHU IN Hotel Georgia July 16.
Tickets are being sold by the Vancouver Zionist 'Organization and the local chapter of the Friends of the Hebrew University who are sponsoring the luncheon.
Mr. Bronfman arrived in Vancouver Tuesday and is staying at the Hotel Vancouver. He will visit Victoria and Seattle and then will travel by yacht to Alaska on July 7. He will return here in time for the luncheon meeting.
Mr. Bronftnan, a prominent Montreal lawyer and breweryman, has been active for many years in Jewish life.
He is vice-president of Distillers Corporation Ltd., Vice-president Distillers. Corporation - Seagrams Ltd., Director and Secretary-treasurer of Brintcan Investment Ltd.
The University of Manitoba graduate has served as president of the Jewish Orphanage and Children's Aid of Western Canada, Winnipeg, from 1921 to 1924; served on the executive committee of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies, Montreal, 1925-27; became vice-chairman in 1927 and was chairman from 1928 to 19St.
In the fall of 1929 he headed the campaign to raise funds for a new Jewish Hospital, subscriptions rea'chmg. .Rouble, the original ob-
l^eUw'^an^'iufa^ ' mark.
He is a member of the Unemployment Advisory Board, adminis-
Dr. Sachar Resigns As National Director Of B. B.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: — The resignation of Dr. Afaram Sachar, Washington, D. C, as National Director of the B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundations was announced here today by Frank Goldman, president of the nation's oldest and largest Jewish service organization.
His resignation will take effect on December 31. The B'nai B'rith Hillel Commission will meet during the last week in August to consider sucessor to Dr. Sachar.
Dr. Sachar served for the past iifteen years as national director of the Hillel Foundations. His resignation came as no surprise to national B'nai B'rith leaders, for Dr. Sachar had been trying to withdraw from his position for a long time in order to devote himself to writing and lecturing.
"I know that I speak for every man and woman in B'nai B'rith," declared Goldman, "in expressing, upon Dr. Sachar's retirement, the everlasting gratitude of B'nai B'rith for the remarkable work of human engineering he has accomplished in 20 years of service on behalf of the Hillel Foundations.
"He has made a major contribution to the growth and health of American Jewish 1 ife and democratic ideals. His influence will last as long as our educated Jewish youth carry v/ith them throughout their lives the Jewish Ibyality and inspiration they received during the days of their Hillel activity—activity for which Dr. Sachar was so largely responsible.
"Our regret at his withdrawal from his position is tempered onlj by the knowledge that as a member of the National Hillel Commission he will continue to serve the Hillel movement with all the zest, energj', and unbounded ability which have always characterized him."
tering direct relief funds provided by the Dominion and Provincial governments and city of Montreal. He is a director of the Boy Scout Association and vice-chairman of the Citizens Reserve Ajpmy Recruiting committee.
IrishmiH* Heads B.B. Lodse In Chicago, B^gorra
Jack Mann attributes his election as .president of B'nai B'rith North Shore Lodge here (June 11) to the "luck of the Irish, no less."
Mann, who was bom in Dublin, Ireland, and emigrated to the United States in 1921, was elected to head the North Shore Lodge after serving on every major committee. During his administration a.' membership chainnan, the lodge. hit an all-time record in securing new members.
His close B'nai B'rith associates claim that Mann really gives out v;ith the "blarney" when it comes tv> membership campaigns. . But M^rm says that his Irish brogue i^dergcws ih^ acid test wheii he " ^16 trp^ i^ceflian for d .
traffic violation.
The  B'nai  B'rith leader was formerly a member o^ the St Kevins Parade Orthodox Synagogue in Dublin. He recognized the British Empire during World War I when he saw four-and-half years service as a volunteer in the British Army. He was with the 60th British Division in the Near East and received a ciation for gallentry  in   action  at Scheria, Palestine. He was one of the first ' Jcv/ish soldier to enter Jerusalem during that campaign.
Mann now couples his activity in the B'nai B'rith with the American-Irish-Jewish Club of which he is a past president.
North Shore Lodge is curous to learn if its new president is the first Jew of Irish extraction to become leader of a B'nai B'rith unit. Research experts at B'nai B'rith National Headquarters, Washington, D.C., are now checking this lequest.
Monument In N.Y. In Memory Of Murdered Jews
NEW " YORK (WNS)—A me-morial statue commemorating the battle of the Warsaw Ghetto and the 6,000,000 European Jews who died at Hitler's hands will be erected in this city within the next eighteen months, it was announced here by the executive committee of the American Memorial to Six Million Jews of Europe.
Riverside Drive has been selected as the site for the statue, and Jo Davidson, noted sculptor, has been engaged to design the figure. Among the leaders of the oranization plarming the memorial are Arthur Szyk, well-known Jewish artist, Dr. Joseph Thon, president of the National (Organization of Polish Jews, and Arthor Lerner, author.
Dedication of the monument, if approved by the Department of Parks, will take place in September. The sponsors of the project said earth from the Warsaw Ghetto and from various concentration camps in Europe will be placed on the site.