CHRONICLE

RO.DEPH SHOLOM ·NEW YORK CITY

Vol. XVII THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1946 (Tishri 29, 5707) No. 7

SABBATII SERVICES

This Friday Evening, October 25, at 8 ·

INDUCTION OF

RABBI AVRAHAM SOLTES

as Associate Rabbi

• Speakers:

RABBI STEPHEN S. WISE President of the Jewish Institute of Religion

PROF. SHALOM SPJEGEL of the Jewish Theological Seminary

MR. JOSEPH PULVERMACHER President of Congregation Rodeph Sholom

Rabbi Newman and Rabbi Soltes

• Saturday Morning, October 26, at 10:15

RABBI NEWMAN

will preach on

"IS OURS A 'GENERATION OF VIPERS'?"

INDUCTION OF RABBI SOLTES

This Friday Evening, Oc­tober 25, at 8 o'clock, the Induction Services of Rab­bi A vraham Soltes as As­sociate Rabbi of Congrega­tion Rodeph Sholom will be held. ~ A special Otder of Music has been pre­pared by Cantor Nathan G. Meltzoff for our Choir, with Mr. Yasser at the Or­gan. Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, President of the Jew­ish Institute of Religion, where Rabbi Soltes was ordained as Rabbi, will speak. So, too, will Prof. Shalom Spiegel, of the Jewish Theological Semin­ary Faculty, a friend and mentor of Rabbi Soltes. Mr. Joseph Pulvermacher, President of Rodeph Sho­lorn, and Rabbi Newman will welcome Rabbi Soltes on behalf of the Congrega­tion. Rabbi Soltes will re­spond. Following the Ser­vices in the Temple, there will be a Reception in the Marcus Loew Auditorium oft h e Temple House, where the Ladies of the Congregation will be host­esses. It is hoped that Congregants will com e promptly. The occasion promises to be a memor­able one.

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Rabbi Louis 1. Newman . . ...... . . . .. . Study, SUo 7-0278

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, Cantor. Nathan G. Meltzoff ........... . Res., GU. 7-1183 Temple Office ... ............ ... . ... EN. 2-8800

Sexton a nd Funeral Director J ona. R. Goldberg . .. . . .. .. . . . . . Res. SO 4·6656

Executive Secretary Max Feder .. ........... ... . .... . Res. RI 9-2641

Temple H ouse Adviser Mrs. Philip' M. Stern .... ... .. ....... EN 2-8800

IN MEMORIAM Congregation Rodeph Sholom ex­

tends heartfelt sympathy to the familie.s of

SALOMON WEENING DAVID WEINER .

who have !!lossed away. Memorial Lights will be kindled

at the Nameplates on the Bronze Memorial Tablets in the Temple in memory of

JULIUS BACHRAC}{ SARAH LOWENBERG WILLIAM MOISE WILE

The Page . in the Book of Life dedkated to the memory of . . , JENNIE D. LEWIS wHi be opened.

The Y ahrzei ts of . the following de­parted will also be observed and the Kaddish recited in their memory at th(: coming Sabbath Services:

FELIX U. BAUER WILLIAM BOWMAN JUSTINA BUCHSBAUM DORA CAHN MINNIE COHEN CAROLINE FRANK ESTHER ROBINSON GERSTEN HENRY GOLDBLUM . SOPHIE GRUENSTEIN ALFRED W. HElM LOUIS JUDSON JEANETTE KATZ LEO LEVY MAX ROSENBERG BERTHA ROTTENBERG ISRAEL SANDACK SIGMUND R. SCH:W ARTZ SAMUEL SHRIER WILLIAM STEINHACKER ALICE SINGER TRIER BESSIE VESELL MONROE WASHER RAY WElL SAMUEL WEISS KATE ZIMMERMANN

May the Memory of the Righteous ever be a Benediction!

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We gratefully acknowledge the following generous donations:

Congregation Rodeph Sholom

Mr. Herbert Rottenberg in memory of Bertha G. Rottenberg;

Mrs. Harry Tetelman in memory of David Markovitz;

Dr. and Mrs. Shirley Greenstone in memory of Ruth Greenstone;

Mrs. Marion Lippman in memory of Herman Lippman;,

Mr. Joseph Mo~bacher in memory of Fanny Mosbacher;

Mr. S. J. Blackstone in memory of Theresa Blackstone;

Mr. and Mrs. Murray Klein in memory of Esther Goldstein for the Bible cind Frayer Book Fund;

Mrs. Frank Marder for her gift on the occasion of the Welcoming and Naming Prayer at Sabbath Services,

.- in honor of .her grand-daughter, Ar­lene. Marilyn Reis, born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry (Lillian Marder) Reis.

Rosel Rosenheim Memorial Milk Fund

Mrs. Adolph Ross in honor of the birth of her grandson, Andrew Ross;

Mrs. Ray L. Nathan in memory of Annie Rosenthal;

Rodeph Sholom Sisterhood

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Goldberg in memory of Johanna Feldman.

OUR BAR MITZVAH

Weare pleased to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Louis Moll on the oc­casion of the Bar Mitzvah ceremony of their son Richard which takes place this Sabbath morning. We also felicitate the new son of the Commandment and we are certain that this event will leave an indel­ible impression on his spirit and that he will become an enthusiastic ad­herent of Israel's cause.

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OUR YOUTH ACTIVITIES Under the direction of Rabbi Sol~

tes our Youth program has com­menced most auspiciously. The Aaron Wise Society for young folks of college age held a supper meet­ing, Tuesday evening, October 15th, and planned a program of the year on the theme: "Vocations", with representative personalities present­ing talks on their respective work. A t the next meeting a noted J ~wish actor will be the guest speaker.

The Rodeph Shalom League be­gan its year with a Musical Even­ing, October 8th, the Concert being given by pupils of Mrs. Rhea Spar­ago October 15th, Rabbi Jacob Cohen, Director of Fellowship Activ­ities in .the Reconstructionist Foun­dation inaugurated a series on "Jewish Youth in the World Today" with a discussion of "What Is Jew­ish Culture?" The program October 22nd will feature square dancing.

The Opening Dance of the Rod,eph Shalom League will take place on Saturday Eve., October 26th, at 8:30, in the Temple . Auditorium. Music will be by Harry Muller and his or­chestra: . A. George Kaufman, Pres­identof the League, invites young adults to attend. Subscription:will be 99 cents. ·

- ----The Young Married Guild of which

Max Cutler is Pres., is launching its cultural and social program, Tues­day evening, October 22nd, with a discussion on "Palestine - Promise or Mirage?" led by Rabbi Soltes. Following the formal presentation there will be an open discussion from the floor by members of the audience.

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES NOVEMBER 3rd

Sunday Morning, November 3rd, at 10:45 the 17th year of our Sunday Morning Services will be inaugu­rated. Distinguished spokesmen in the field of religion, culture, socio­logical and community affairs will come to us again this year. Watch for the next announcement!

TO OUR CONGREGANTS

We appreciate it greatly at our Temple Office if information is brought to us by telephone or in writing concerning occasions of re­joicing or otherwise which are to be mentioned in our Temple "Chron­icle". It is difticult for us to depend upon securing this information from the general press or by indirect word of mouth, and we therefore invite our Temple families to com­municate with us directly.

We wish also to call the atten­tion of our Congregants to the effect that the Name of a Departed mem­ber of the family is mentioned at Sabbath Services in the Roster of Remembrance on the Friday and Saturday following the date of the demise. If this date falls very close to the previous Sabbath, . vie trust that families will notify the Sexton; Mr. Jonas R. Goldberg, so that th~ Name to be mentioned may be add­ed. to the list on our Roster of Re­membrance. If ' Congregcints wish to make sure that ci Name is in­cluded,they may be in touch wittl our SeXton in person during the week or before the commencement pf the Services. .

OUR CONGRATULATIONS

Weare pleased to congratulate Mrs. Ralphina · Lowenstein ' on the

engagement of her son, Robert, ·a Confirmant of Rodeph Shoiom, to Rollie Herbert;

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Levy upon the marriage of their daughter, Jayne, a Confirm ant of Rodeph Sha­lom, to Daniel W. Gaines.

Mrs. Adolph Ross upon the advent of a grandson, Andrew Ross, bOrIf to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ross; the Welcoming and Naming Prayer was recited for little Andrew at Sabbath Services, October 12th.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zuckerman on the birth of a grand-daughte!, ·Lynne Stevens Zuckerman, born to Mr. and Mrs. Bertram J. Zuckerman.

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RODEPH SHOLOM SISTERHOOD OPEN MEETING

Monday Afternoon, November 18th at 1 :30 o'clock

DR. S. PALMER WtBER Professor of Philosophy at the Uni­versity of Virginia, Chairman of the Southern Conference on Human Re-

lations, and adviser of Senator Claude Pepper

will speak on "REMODEL YOUR OLD IDEAS"

At this meeting we are also show­ing the documentary sound film

"OPERATION S 0 S" describing the activities of the SOS collection. This film is now being exhibited throughout the nation. It is a ten minute chronicle of the des­perate needs of lAOO,OOO Jewish sur­vivors, and tells how relief supplies are collected and dis t rib ute d abroad. Many of the scenes were photographed in the work rooms of our Temple House, and show our own members sewing, knitting, and bringing parcels of clothing for the needy. Myron McCormick, noted stage and screen actor, is the nar­rator for the fiIm. SOCIAL HOUR - REFRESHMENTS

MEN'S ASSOCIATION Two outstanding occasions have

been scheduled by our Men's As­sociation. Tuesday evening, Novem­ber ' 12th, Rabbi A vraham Soltes will give a talk, following a brief busi­ness meeting. We know that the men of the Congregation will wel­come 1his opportunity to hear Rabbi Soltes and to discuss with him his message.

Thanksgiving Eve, November 27th, the guest . artist at the Men's Association Party will be Mr. Sam­uel Levinson, one of the most de­lightful Jewish raconteurs of the day. Mr. Levinson is famous for his home­ly stories of Jewish lore, and is known as the man who is "encored and encored."

Refreshments will be served, and a highly enjoyable time is guaran­teed for us all. Mr. Samuel Kolin, President of the Men's Association urges all Congregants and friends to cooperate in making the Thanks­giving Eve Party a thunderous suc­cessl

DR. WILUAM BRICKMAN

Professor of Education at the School of Education of New York University

will speak on

"The Parent's Role in Education"

at the Open Meeting of the Rodeph Sholom P.TA

Tuesday Evening, October 29th at 8:15

Mrs. Milton Cohen, President of the P.T.A. urges all fathers and mothers to be present.

Rabbi and Mrs. A vraham Soltes will be guests of the P.T.A. 'at this meeting, and Rabbi Soltes will bring a message to the parents.

MID-WEEK HEBREW

Students in the Religious School and post-graduate department who are interested in a reading know­ledge of the Hebrew Language will have an opportunity to attend the mid-week Hebrew Classes which have started this past Tuesday after­noon. There will be classes for be­ginners and advanced students under the direction of Mrs. Abraham Burstein. Classes meet each ,Tues­day afternoon at 4:00 o'clock on the 5th Floor of the Temple House. '