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PUBLISHED BY
The Vancouver Jewish Administrative Council
Vol. 3. No. 48
VANCOUVER, b. C, THURSDAY, M:AR<:;h 2,1933
$1.00 per Year
*The Jewish Problem"
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S. PETBRSKY, M.D., CM., L.M.C.C. Part III. ; ZIONISM AS A CURE
I repeat;, the Jew, realizing the intolerable situation to both sides, ji^keeps on trying cure after cure, like a patient with a chronic affile tion, and he is now taking the modem one of Zionism. This has the virtue of not being haphazard, like the former remedies, and is based on science, so that he has a glimmer of hope that perhaps he has hit on it this time, Zionism is Herzl's solution. He claimed that to prevent this impossible assimilation for those Jews who will not become part of their environment, and to remove them from the intolerance attendant thereto, a legalized homeland must be again provided, as beifore the Diaspora, where they can go. And, as the Jews are a sentimental race, that land must again be Palestine of course.
Thomas Nixon Carver, professor of political economy. Harvard, in his review of ElishaM. Prieman's book entitled "Survival or Extinction" (which is a plea for Zionism), tells us:
"It is a basic fact in Biology that any change in environment is followed: by one of three results—(1) Assimilation or the adaption of the oi'ganism; (2) Physical migration out of the new environment of; (3) Death."
Then, in the terms of Sociology, applied to the Jews, any change of environment will be follo^ved by one of three results—(1) Amalgamation, with loss of identity, or assimilation; (2) Migration to Palestine; or (3) Death or Extinction. i *
As death or extinction is undesir-a ble and out of the question, the choice lies between assimilation^ or ■ Ziohisto. -The^^
sion ohecan coiSfe to is that those who wish to preserve the racial identity must migrate to ^Ealestihe and rest, willy-nilly, will be assimilated in time. There appears to be no other solution in sight. It is only fair to state that some Jewish thinkers do not agree with this.
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ty) as a race in ,the midst of non-Jewish nations, the Jews have to prevent inter-marriage between Jew and non-Jew among the young. This is getting to be more and more difficult, and will be increasingly so as generation follows generation. For some of the reasons; I need only again to refer you to "Abie's Irish Rose." Even whieri this prevention of inter-marriage is accomplished successfully, it is only temporary and cireates antipathy. Drawing class lines on one side creates antipathy on the part of the other, and much mere so when both sides play the same dangerous game. This inevitable raoe hostility will continue until the inevitable amalgamation or assimilation takes place in time, but, in the meantime, there will be intolerance in, some degree or other.
This is not a perfect world. We still have war and will continue to have war until human nature changes. Not until then will antipathy cease to create, antipathy, so, as long as the Jews try to perpetuate a race, in any land among a imaiority of non-Jewish people, they will create antipathy and, in return, 'will suffer from intolerance. The Jews are not the only ones that have suffered, and are suffering, from intolerance. But, being scattered all over the world for over two thousand years, they get more than their share of it, and have endured it, for over twenty centuries continuously in one portion of the globe or another. Today it is Spain, tomorrow in Germany, then Poland, Russia or Rou-mania, and so it continues indefinitely. -
To mention a few other examples of intolerance we find:
WHITE PEOPLE versus WHITE PEOPLE. The Quakers suffered from intolerance until they allowed inter-marriage. The Christians suffered at the hands of the Pagans in the early days of Christianity, and from one another at the time "when knighthood. was in flower," Today they suffer at the hands of the Mahommedans in Armenia; the (Cont'd on page 2)
ANGOUVER EMPLOYMENT SERVICE PLAN
Saturday, March 4th, is the deadline set to complete the corps of volunteer visitors to the home districts who will canvass the city from one end to the other in promoting work and expenditures through the Employment Service Plan," stated A, W. Given, vice-chairman of the campaign committee, in reporting to the board of directors this week.
Mr. Given appealed to the board to bend every effort in assisting to fill the requirements of the cainpaign committee, whose work during the actual canvass would, in the final analysis, determine the degree of success reached by THE PLAN.
Following weeks of intensive study and detail work, the committee has completed a thorough plan of campaign, under which, it is estimated, 2,060 visitors will be required. Each visitor will be alloted 20 persons upon whom he will call during the two weeks' canvass period. Although, as Mr. Given pointed out, these 20 calls represent actually only about one full day of intensive work, they were confined to just 20 in order that visitors might canvass at their own convenience during the two-week perio^j Therefore, in actual practice, no visitor will be forced to incoh-yesnience his ow^n work and time to any great extent. .
"We have some splendid men and women ready to start the drive in the home districts and we only await the completion of our full list," states Mr. Given, ''We have set March 4th as the final date for visitors to volunteer, as we require a week in which to familiarize them with the details of THE PLAN and instruct them in their work."
In concluding his report, Mr. Given issued a final appeal to the general public, particularly those experienced in sales work, to lend their efforts to this movement. Thus anyone desiring to assist in the canvass is asked to communicate at once with the executive secretary, Mr. Oliver Phillips, Marine Building, Seymour 1641.
Do you knov/ what it means to neglect to modernize and maintain your home, your office building, your manufacturing plant, or other property and buildings ?
The depreciation averages at least two per cent, per annum, In these days the prevailing thought of property owners is^to let their buildings go unrepaired. That practice is a destruction of capital.> .It is a fataV neglect of your property interests. That policy continued a sufficient time means the owner's home is an old home, an unkept home, an unsightly home. That is why a honie is torn down or abandoned long before it is time, and money is unnecessarily wasted. Otherwise stated, that hoine is "a lost home, a home literally thrown away. -■ . •• —-xii ^Vaucouve^F triere is a ^splendid' oppprtuni^fej^^ property and buildings. Building costs are lower than at any time in this generation.; They are lower than they are likely to be in the generation to come; ,
What will be your response to the Employment Service Plan —a plan which includes the modernizing and repairing of your, property? Have you put any thought to it? Are you prepared to sign the pledge cards when the 2,000 volunteer visitors take the field shortly?
There is no time like the present. Heads of families and business executives! Confer at once! Do yourselves a good turn by maintaining the standard of your property—and do your community a good turn, too, by providing employment and stimulating the circulation of money in trade channels. Do it NOW by backing the Employment Service Plan! .
Saniiie! Lodge, No. 668, B'nai B'rith Visit Of The Grand President
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J. Findling, the Grand President of District Grand Lodge, No. 4, paid his annual official visit to Vancouver on Sunday last, the 26th inst. He was met on his arrival by the Executive Committee, who breakfasted with him at the Georgia Hotel. After breakfast the committee met in session with the Grand President and discussed matters appertaining to the Order. After lunch he was taken for an auto drive around the city and shown the principal places of interest. In the evening he was en tertained to a "no host" dinner at the Hotel . to which the following were guests: Mr. and Mrs. Potter, Ralph Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rosenbaum, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hirschberg, Dr. and Mrs. J. I. Gor-osh, Mr. and Mrs. Jules Ablowitz, Mr. and Mrs. E. Goldsmith, Mr. and Mrs. S. Lesser, Mr. and Mrs. B. Sha-pito. Dr. and Mrs. Pox, Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Goldberg, Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Kostman, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kemp, Rabbi Bokser, S. A. Goldston, Dave Sissons, Sam Izen, N. C. Levin, S. Hyams, and I. J. Kay.
After the usual toasts had been honored the company adjourned to the Community Centre. The Lodge Hall v,'as filled by members and friends eager to hear the message from the visitor. Myer Potter, the President, presided, a.nd the guest was introduced by the District Deputy Brother Jules Ablowitz.
The President, who received an oration on rising, gave a short resume of the work of the Order. He particularly emphasized the great help he received from the Ladies' Auxiliary ^and the wonderful manner.
Beth Israel Men's Glub Inaugural Banquet
Saturday, March 11th will mark the inaugural of the Beth Israel Men's Club as an active organization. '
A strictly informal Purim banquet, with all- its traditional commitments including "hamentashen," will be. held at the Community •Centre for the Beth Israel membership.
The banquet prepared by the entertainment and tea committee of the Sisterhood, the program arranged by the Men's Club program committee, will go far towards fulfilling the principles upon which the club was organized, to foster a social and harmonious spirit among the members of Beth Israel, and to afford opportunities for cultural self-advancement.
The principle address of the evening will be delivered by Mr. Henry Rosenblatt. The program has been arranged on a strict time schedule, the banquet to commence at 7 p.m.
Members of the congregation are requested to telephone Mrs. M. Ko-enigsberg, Bayview 8687, for reservations.
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Ladies' Auxiliary B'nai B'rith to Hold a Purim Social
Mizrachi Branch Formed in Vancouver
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the B'nai B'rith have arranged to hold a Purim Social on Sunday, March 5th, at 8:15 p.m. This promises to be a very entertaining evening for in addition to: the usual games of bridge and mah jong for whiqh prizes will be ririr which they ^ carried • on their w6rk4g;iVen-^^jHsres are' offered' for the best
The Vancouver Zionist Association Election Of Officers
The postponed election of officers lor the Vancouver- Zionist Association was held on Monday, February 27th at the Community Centre. Dr. M. Fox presided. The committee appointed to bring in a slate of officers reported through their chairman, Mr. J. B. Jaffie, and after further nominations had been received the following officers were elected:
Hon President........S. A. Rothstein
Executive Sec.................H. Freeman
Treasurer.....--.........N. J. Klausner
Hon. Fin. Sec....:..................M.. Fouks
President..........-......-........Dr. M. Fox
Vice-Pres.........................--M. Soskin
Pin. Sec.......................D. Shugarman
Chairman Keren Heyesod
A. Rothstein
Hon. Chairman..................P. Tobin
Chairman National Fund
K. Katznelson
Publicity Chairman..S. A. Goldston Executive Committee—Louis Hal-perin, E. Gold, Harry Kemp, L. Marshall, Dr. W. Morris, E. M. Goldsmith, J. B. Jaffe, I. L. Kostman, B. Shapiro, J. Morris, H, Brown, M. Beck, E. Miller, L. Rome, and S. Nemetz.
Honorary Members — Rabbi Bokser, Rabbi Jaffe, and Rabbi Pas-tinsky. '
Hadassah Ghapter Elects Officers
After the meeting general business was , discussed and it, was decided that a committee be appointed to act with the Poale-Zierie-Zion in. arranging for .the skekel collection. Messrs, A. Rothstein, D. Shugarman, D. Nemetz, K. Katznelson and B. Shapiro were appointed to act.
On Wednesday evening, February 22, the Lillian Freiman Chapter of Hadassah held its annual election of officers, and those elected are as follows:
: President, Mrs. E. Gold; First Vice-Presid^t, Mi's. B. Shore; Second Vice-President, Mrs. G. Bobi'off; Treasurer, Mrs. A. Rothstein; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. B. Lip-sin; Recording Secretary, Mrs. S. Hersog; Trustees, Mrs. N. Klausner, Mrs. R. Freeman, Mrs. A. Rome, Mrs. M. Malakoff, Mrs. L. Angel, Mrs. K. Katznelson, Mrs. L. Mann, Mrs. J. Goodman, Mrs. D. Davis, Mrs. M. Freeman, Mrs. Dina Lotzkar and Mrs. A. Albert.
Sick-visiting Committee are Mrs. E. Miller and Mrs. M. Malakoff.
A vote of thanks was tendered to Mrs. Miller, retiring president, for her work during the past year. A very satisfactory financial report was submitted, showing that pledges for 1932 were practically paid in full, and a substantial balance in the bank.
Mrs. E. Gold, newly elected president, addressed the meeting, voicing her appreciation and thanks for the honor paid to her in electing her to the position of President of the Lillian Freiman Hadassah.
On March 26, the Lillian Freiman Chapter of Hadassah will hold a social evening. On this occasion their Chest of Silver for which raffle tickets are being sold, will be drawn for. Admission to the March 26 social will be only twenty-five cents, which will include a chance on the chest of silver.
uMeterred by depression or econ-bmic difficulties. He referred at some length to the work of the Anti Defamation League and the Hillel Foundation, showing how they effect Jewry as a whole. He warned the audience to watch the growth of Anti-Semitism which he claimed was like a worm cankering at the growth of Jewish life. "Security of life and person," stated the speaker, "could only be obtained by eternal vigilance." The B'nai, B'rith Order notwithstanding all difficulties was growing stronger daily, and it was only by increased strength and complete union that it would frustrate the tactics of those who were an.x-ious to destroy their well being. For ninety-nine years the Order had striven to work for the uplift and betterment of our people and success had met their efforts. Long, said the speaker, may it continue in its work. Loud cheers greeted the speaker as he resumed his seat. On the motion of J. B. Jaffe, seconded by N. C. Levin, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the visitor. During the evening musical items were provided by Mrs. Rittberg and Master A. Charkow.
The Beth Israel Young People's League
The Beth Israel young People's League, which has been formed recently, is gradually beginning its activities. The aim of the League is to afford the young people of the community any opportunity for cultural and social self expression along Jewish lines. Being identified with the congregation the League will of course also give its moral and material cooperation to the activities of Beth Israel.
The first meeting will be' held on Saturday, March 18, at the home of Mr. Alfred Herman. The Literary and discussion circle will take charge of the program which will consist of an open forum on "Jewish youth and Jewish life." The purpose of this will be to achieve an understanding of what young people can do for Jewish life, with particular emphasis on the synagogue. The Music Circle will contribute some musical numbers.
For the time being, until the or ganii^'.ion stabilizes itself, no effort will ]■■-: made to increase the membership.
cooking and Purim delicacy. Refreshments will be served and an enjoyable evening promised. The price of admission is 25 cents. The hostesses on this occasion will be Mrs. Shiibb, Mrs. Gellin, Mrs. Lando, Mrs. Tarshis, Mrs. Offstein, Mrs. Weiss, Mrs. H. Bi"own, Mrs. New^ man, Mrs. Pox and Mrs. Goldsman.
We are pleased to report that the clothing depot for the needy is progressing successfully and the members wish to thank all those who have responded to the call. It is expected that quite a large quantity will be donated at the Rummage shower to be held at the residence of Mrs. Kemp.
Noodle Factory
The noodle factory carried on under the auspices of the Council of Jewish Women find themselves greatly handicapped for want of proper premises to carry on their operations. Since the factory started work has been given to sixty women. Over eight hundred bags of noodles were made and sold and repeat orders are coming in daily which they are not able to fill. The entire expense of the operations has been borne by the Council of Jewish Women who would like to point out that the work done by the workers is fully paid for and that it is not looked upon in a charitable light, but is used to give cniploj'ment to those who otherwise might be compelled to seek charity.
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Talmud Torah Ladles To Hold Purim Social
A meeting was held on Saturday evening last at the residence of Rabbi Pastinsky, 1817 Kitchener St. for the purpose of organizing a branch of the Mizrachi in this city. There were about 30 guests present including Mr. Abe Spring of Seattle, President of the Seattle Branch, The objects of the organization (which is part of the Zionist activities) were fully explained. It is the orthodox religious part of the Zionist activi-^ ties and aims to provide Rabbonim Hebrew teachers, Schochetim, and Talmud Torahs, etc., in such colonies as are unable to provide themselves with same, A temporary committee was elected consisting of President Rabbi N, M, Pastinsky, Vice-President, Rabbi Jaffe, Treasurer, S. Lipson, Secretary, O. Peter-sky, Executive, Messrs. H. Cook, Checkoff, Garber and Becker. Durr ing the evening the sum of $100.00 was donated to the fund. After the meeting the company was entertained by Rabbi and Mrs. Pastinsky. * * *
Queen Esther Ball March 11
Great mystery is attached as to whom will be elected as Queen at the Poale-Zierie Ball on March 11th/ Three judges have been appointed who will make a selection from the audience of those they think are eligible as candidates. Those selected will be given a number and the, audience will vote and place the number of their selection in a ballot box provided for that purpose. The votes will be counted at 11:30 p.m. when the successful candidate's name will be announced. At midnight the coronation wiU take place >; jQllowed -by the;grand processio'aaC-march. This novel method of judging is unique in its way and should arouse considerable interest and keen competition. Excellent music! will be provided throughout the evening and a good time is assured. The names of the judges are being ■ kept secret. Any additional particulars regarding the Ball may be secur-*/ ed from Albert Assaf. phone Bay-" view 3695 or Ben Garber, Highland 3780-R. » * •
Beth Israel Sisterhood News
The regular meeting of the Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Israel will take place on Tuesday next, March 7, at the Community Centre at 2:30 p.m. After the business session a most interesting address will he given by Rabbi B. Z, Bokser, his topic will be "A Jew As a Radical," Mrs, M. Brotman will give Jewish current events. A musical program' consisting of Yiddish Polk songs will be rendered by choir of Beth Israel congregation.
Members are urged to attend and bring a friend.
On Sunday evening, March 12, the Talmud Torah Ladies' Auxiliary will hold a Purim Social Evening, at the Jev%'ish Comniunity Centre. This will be held in t]|^|arge hall of the Community Cent?!, and an enjoyable evening is assured to all.
In addition to bridge and mah jong, an enjoyable musical program has been arranged. There will be a door prize, and the price of admission will be only twenty-five cents.
Members and friends of the Talmud Torah Ladies are urged to keep this event in mind, and to plan to attend. A good time is assured to all.
March 3—Friday: 8 p.m. — Beth Israel Services. "What Price Patriotism" March 4—Saturday: 9:30 a.m. — Beth Israel Sabbath
IViorning ServJees. 10 a.m.—^Talmud Torah Sabbath
Morning Services. 8 p.m.—Sub-Junior Council Meeting.
March 5—Sunday: 10 a.m.—Beth Israel Religious Classes.
8 p.m.—B'nai B'rith Ladies' Auxiliary Social Evening. 8:15 p.m.—A.Z.A. Regular Meeting. 8:30 p.m.—Y.T.C. Regular Meeting, March 6—Monday: 8 p.m.—Vancouver Jewish Administrative Council Regular Meeting.
March 7—Tuesday: 2:30 p.m.—Beth Israel Sisterhood
Meeting. 7:30 p.m.—Boy Scouts and Cubs. 8:15 p.m.—Samuel Lodge Regular
Meeting,
8:15 p.m.—B'rai B'rith Ladies' Auxiliary Regular Meeting. March 8—Wednesday:
2 p.m.—Council of Jewish Women Meeting and Membership Tea.
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