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Mr*. Anne Zukerman, 4800 St. Catherine Road, was a dinner hostess to sixty guests to celebrate the engagement of her daughter, Miss Doreen Payne, to Abe Grossman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Grossman, 2845 Ekers Road.' Mrs. Zukerman was in a green brocaded sheath, with a scooped neckline; and short sleeves. Mrs. Grossman wore a beige, brocaded sheath, made with a scooped neckline; and short sleeves. Each had a corsage of white carnations. Miss Payne was in a green, silk, shantung sheath, made with a square, beaded neckline; elbow-length sleeves: and a floating panel at the back. Her corsage was of beige carnations. A square white cake, trimmed with silver-coloured sparklers, was combined with pink and white carnations, chrysanthemums, and gladioli for table adornment. The marriage will take place on August 11, at Herzl Hall
Mr. and Mrs. M. Greenberg. 5706 Brookside Avenue, celebrated the bar-mitzvah of their son, Richard Mark, who was called to the Reading of the Law, at Beth Zion Synagogue. He is the brother of Marilyn, aged eight years; grandson of Mr. and Mrs. S. Klein, 4590 Circle Road; and of S. Greenberg, 4151 Northcliffe Avenue, and the late Mrs. Nellie Greenberg. Afterwards a Kiddush luncheon took place with one hundred and fifty guests present in the Synagogue hall. Mrs. Greenberg was in white, silk suit; with a turquoise-blue straw hat. Mrs. Klein wore a two-piece, gold-coloured silk suit; and a black silk hat. Marilyn wore a navy-blue, knitted suit. Seated at the head table with the family were: Cantor and Mrs. Tibor Holczer, and Reverend and Mrs. C. Lindenfeld. The bar-mitzvah boy spoke. Hia grandfather, Mr. Greenberg, asked a blessing over the challah. A red and white bar-mitzvah cake and red and white carnations beautified the table.
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Goodman <nee Mary Sabloff), 6160 Macdon-ald Avenue, who celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary, were honoured at open house, with three hundred guests, at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Rosenthal, 25 Maplewood Avenue, given by them and by the sons and daughters-in-law: Mr. and Mrs. David Goodman, 2440 Major Street; Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Goodman, 6250 Clan-ranald Avenue; and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Goodman, 1350 Carol Crescent; Chomedey; and by their other two sons-in-law and daughters: Mr. and Mrs. Morris Selick. 5570 Northluke Avenue; and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel GHlman, of Sherbrooke. Quebec, who were here for the celebration. They have sixteen grandchildren: Andrew, and Mark, sons of Mr. and Mrs. David Goodman; Anita, Arlene. and Karen, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Goodman; Ian Murray, Bruce, and Ellen, children of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Goodman; Gary, Carl, and Laurie Rosenthal: Harry, and Heather Selick; and Lynn, Celia, and Zachary GHlman. Mrs. Aaron Goodman wore a gold-coloured and beige, silk and chiffon Bheath, embossed with gold-coloured flowers. A gold-coloured wedding cake, and white and gold-coloured carnations, pom-poms, and chrysanthemums, adorned the table.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Stroll, 3907 Van Home Avenue, celebrated the bar-mitzvah of their son, Murray, who was called to the Reading of the Law, at Shomrim Laboker-Beth Yehuda-Shaare Tefillah Syna-
f;ogue. He is the brother of Shel-ey. aged ten years; Jeffrey, six: and Charles, three; grandson of Mrs. Freda Stroll, 3905 Van Home Avenue, and the late Charles Stroll; and of Mr. and Mrs. M. Idlovitch, 4920 Prince of Wales Avenue. Kiddush was observed. The next evening, Mr. and Mrs. Stroll received three hundred and ten guests at the Sheraton-Mount Royal Hotel. The hostess wore a pink, beaded, peau de sole gown; and carried white orchids with her purse. Mrs. Freda Stroll was in a brown, beaded, silk gown; and had a corsage of red roses. Mrs. Idlovitch wore a black and blue, silk, brocaded gown; with a eorsage of white orchids. Murray lit thajeand-les on his bar-mitzvah cake. Seated at the head table with him were: Shelley, hia sister; Jeffrey, his brother; and Owen Stroll, and Jack Stroll, his couains; and Sylvia Pineberg. The bar-mitxrah boy spoke. Cantor J. Nadler asked a blessing over the challah. Red and white rosea beautified the table. Here for the celebration were: Mr. and Mrs. Max Dembarg,
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Louis Demberg, and Mrs. J. Zidle, all of New York; uncles and aunts.
Mr. and Mrs. Monty Hutman, 7740 Mountain Sights^Cvenue, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moe Steinberg, 752 Rockland Avenue, gave a surprise party at the home of the former, to celebrate the thirty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. Hutman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hutman. 4840 Carlton Avenue, Their other sons and daughter-in-law are: Harry Hut-man, the twin brother of Monty Hutman, and Mrs. Hutman, of Edmundston, N. B.; Manuel, and Samuel Hutman: and two daughters: Mrs. . Miriam Farkas, and Miss Malca Hutman. Mrs. Jack Hutman wore a red, knitted sheath: and had a corsage of white carnations. A white cake centered the table. Mrs. Moe Steinberg poured the beverages.
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The marriage of Miss Donna Selick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Selick, of Moncton, N. B., to Harry Hutman, of Edmundston, N. B., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack I. Hutman, 4840 Carlton Avenue, took place at Beth David-Beth Yitzchok-Kehal Yeshurun Synagogue, on Sunday. December 30, at half-past five o'clock. Rabbi Issac T. Teicher officiated, assisted by Rabbi L. Medjuck, of Moncton, N. B., Rabbi L. Kramer, and Cantor J. Dlin. The bride was given in marriage by her parents. She wore a gown of white, silk peau de soie. The fitted bodice was embroidered with seed-pearl-beads and Alencon lace, and had a scooped neckline; and long sleeves; and the full skirt was draped at the back and ended in a cathedral train. Her veil of tulle illusion was topped by a matching, pill-box hat, and she carried a prayer book with white orchids. Miss Janet Selick, as maid of honour for her sister, wore a shocking-pink peau de soie gown, made with a fitted bodice; scooped neckline; short sleeves; and Dell-shaped overskirt. Her matching headband was attached to a puffed, white veil; and she carried a cascade of white gladioli, and stephanotis. Miss Malca Hutman, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid, wearing a rose-coloured, chiffon gown, which had a scooped neckline; and long sleeves. Her short veil was attached to a flower-patterned rose of matching material; and she carried a semi-cascade of white carnations. Monty Hutrrtab1 w^s* toestf man for histwro brother. TH�r ushers were: Isaac Lionel Selick, brother of the bride; Manuel, and Samuel Hutman, brothers of the groom; Romy Merdler, Harold Li twin, Manuel Li twin, Manuel Sand, and B. Dal-fen. cousins of the groom. White, pink, and blue carnations, gladioli, and chrysanthemums, arranged with greenery, were the wedding flowers. An orchestra played the wedding music. Afterwards a reception for two hundred and twenty-five guests was held in the Synagogue hall. Mrs. Selick, mother of the bride, wore a blue, lace gown, designed with a scooped neckline; short sleeves; and A-iine skirt Her hat was of the same shade. Mrs. Hutman, mother of the groom, wore a pink and blue, Chantilly lace gown, re-embroidered with gold-coloured thread. It had a scooped neckline; three-quarter-length sleeves; and skirt made with a floating panel at the back. Each had a corsage of white orchids. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hutman spent their wedding trip in Miami ~ Beach, Florida, the bride going away in a red and grey, jersey, knitted suit; and a black cloth coat trimmed with mink. They have taken up residence in Edmundston, N. B. Here for the marriage were: Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Freedman, and Misses Mary Ann Freedman, and Sandra Paikowsky, of Saint John, N. B.; Mr. and Mrs. N. David, of Sydney. N. S.: Miss Fannie Sand, of Bathurst, N. B.; Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Kasner, Sheldon Kasner, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Zaichick, and son, Isidore Zaichick. of Edmundston, N. B.; Mr. ana Mrs. Julius La twin, of Campbellton, N. B.; Mrs. Robert Frankel, and son, Daniel, of New York; Mr. and Mrs. I. Horwitz, of Chicago, 111.; Mr. and Mrs. L. Kirsh, of Ottawa, Ont; Mr. and Mrs. D. Lehrer, of Quebec City,
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Music In The Synagogue, Past And Present
�Y I1KAIL HOFFMAN, IWtIC DIRICTOt Of THI LISIRAL jlWISH SYNAGOSUI, OF LONDON, IKS LA KB
From time to time, learned articles and books appear on the subject of the history, development, or technicalities of Synagogue music. It is not my Intention to go into lengthy detail � although certain facta must be re-instated � but to survey the field in a broader manner. A survey of this kind should be of particular interest to Progressive Jewish Congregations who have modified the form of service to suit their beliefs and needs, and for whom the music too has been, and indeed is still being, adapted. In a comparatively recent movement of this kind, there are bound to be varying shades of opinion and it is well to ask ourselves what we wish to establish in the light of what has gone before. Thus a sound future should grow naturally out of our past experience.
There may, at first thought, appear to be only a remote connection between the ritual of the ancient Temple and the modern Progressive form of worship, but there is one very strong connecting link.' This is the use of instrumental music, for, as we know from references in the Psalms, many kinds of musical instruments were used in the Temple and it is primarily because of the Destruction that they have been banned from the Orthodox Synagogue ever since. The ritual in the Temple must have been carried out in a splendid setting of sight and sound, and the multitude responded to the prayers of the Priests with a loud �Hallelujah', 'Hoshanah' or 'Amen'.
It was the object of the Priests to produce an awe-inspiring atmosphere so that the people would respond with warmth and fervour. However, one of the reasons for the institution of the Synagogue, was the desire to break away from this priestly monopoly, 1>4t need for a leader In prayer, was
j^tt^^HSv^eSeige^ B^Ufe. community � who not only recited the benedictions and chanted the passages from the Pentateuch, but
BIRTHS
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Brian Cherry (nee Rhoda Berish), 1073 Parkview Avenue, on January 1, at the Jewish General Hospital, a son, Lorne Richard; brother of Debbie, aged three years; grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cherry, 5262 Cumberland Avenue; and of Mr. and Mrs. T. Berish, 6565 Borden Avenue; great-grandson of Mr. and Mrs. I. Hittner, 6609 Cote St Luc Road; and of Mrs. S. Berish, 5157 Cavendish Avenue. Godparents are Mr. and Mrs. E. Dubrovsky, 7460 Kinders-ley Avenue, uncle and aunt. Mr. Hittner, great-grandfather, held the baby during the ceremony.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Laxer (nee Harriet Turkenik), 5610 Rand Avenue, on January 30, at the Royal Victoria Hospital, a daughter, Jody; sister of Mitchell, and Laurie: granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Turkenik, 5702 MacMurray Avenue; and of Mr. and Mrs. Max J. Laxer, 4357 Draper Avenue.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. L. Zukor (nee Edith Schwarta), 2207 Barclay Avenue, on February 10, at the Jewish General Hospital, a daughter, A viva Lee; sister of Susan, aged fourteen years; and David, eight; granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Schwartz, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; and of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Zukor, of Hungary.
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was also able to improvise prayers. By the third century C.H., the Chaxzan or Cantor was established as a leader of congregational prayers.
With the dispersal, Jewish congregations became increasingly influenced by their surroundings so that folk-tunes were frequently used to religious texts. To some people this was sacrilege and it was probably the association of secular words which led to protests, much in the same way as the Church authorities complained in similar circumstances. In the Church, it was first of all folk-tunes and, later on, operatic style which offended. Here again, we have a striking comparison with the age of the great Chazzanim (Cantors) in Eastern Europe in the 19th century. They inspired their congregations, yet it would be easy to criticise their style as over-elaborate and to accuse them of exhibitionism.
Environment played a great part also in the development of the choral music in Synagogues: for example, we still have music written by Salomone Rossi in the madrigalian style. Synagogue choir music, as we know it today, made great strides with the coming of the Reform movement in Germany. Many German Jews felt themselves to be fully emancipated and westernised, and, with opportunities for sounder musical training, such composers as Sulzer and Lewandowsky arose who beautified the service with highly commendable choral music. The first pioneers of Reform were so sweeping, however, that they sought to abolish many of the old traditions, including the use of a Chazzan (Cantor). This trend was reversed to some extent by Lewandowsky, although his style is somewhere half-way between Eastern Chaz-zamuih and Western song.>
HavU^ xfciOiv&i 41*;- mi*n facta, I am in a position teleview the state of Synigotftia-music as it affects the present-day Reform and Liberal movements in England. This is not an easy task, because the opportunities for making music will vary with the size and type of congregation and � to be practical � with its financial resources. As Music Director of the Liberal Jewish Synagogue, I naturally think of my own problems first, but I believe that this, the largest Synagogue of its kind, should set the example and lead others. It is my opinion that the Liberal movement, in its early days, made similar mistakes with the new Reform movement in Germany, and that too much of the old tradition had been swept aside in favour of the new.
Let it be said that, with every sweeping change in art, literature or music, a reaction sets in. So, after Rationalism comes Romanticism, which in turn is followed by Neo-Classicism. I therefore ask myself, "Is it time for the return of the Chazzan, the Lewandowsky type, such as exists already in Paris?" As a student of musical history, I should not like to see the art of cantillation die, in the same way as many Church authorities seek to keep alive the singing
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of Plain Chant. An occasional short passage would be enough to preserve the tradition. I am far from ignoring the organ and choir as being great assets in beautifying the service. As for the choir, we have progressed (some might say retrogressed) in that they sing more of Lewandowsky, Sulser, Naumbourg, and others, but I do not suggest that great compositions in Western style should be entirely eradicated, where' the choir is able to tackle them.
Let me now return to my comment about worship in the early Temple and 'the participation of the congregation. This was admittedly not very extensive, but there was a great fervour behind it, however much stimulated by ritual. It is my belief that most people have a touch of mysticism in them and are eager to respond when suitably stimulated. Some Progressive congregations have no choir worth speaking about, yet they respond and sing together in a way which is most impressive'. Others, with a full choir and organ, seem to take only a passive interest. They explain that the key is too high, or that they do not know the tunes.
It is perhaps that ths entry of new members from different environments causes them to become too reserved to take an active part? Or is it that attendance is not regular enough to familiarise many congregants with the music? The quotation over our Ark says, "Serve the Lord with gladness" and jo do this tjie 'Congregation feel fully "
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This article is from the Liberal Jewish Monthly, of London, England.
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