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Page Nina Thursday, April 25, 1968 . THE JEWISH POST Thursday, April 25, 1968 Page Eight THE JIEWISB POST Kupe·r ·PorirGYs1Messenger Role' NCJW Awards Bursary to The invitation to the Jewish Wel- 'In early childhood he had already fare Fund Women's Division lun- learned that there is no baba yaga, BARNEY GLAZER' cheon held on Monday carried the (a boogey woman; a witch), no Adult Education Centre picture of guest speaker Jack Kuper, stork, and if there was a God how Education Centre, on 'April 4, 1968. author of "Child of the Holocaust," could He allow the trains to come IN HOLLYWOOD Mrs. Percy Devins, president of with the following quotation: ''!Mr. for Auschwitz. "We carried the the 'Winnipeg Section of the Na Kuper's book, dedicated to his wife Torall in our arms and walked. into. tional Council of Jewish' Women, and children, 'so that they may a jungle, and thought the arumals was invited to make the presenta I know' relates his story of three would listen, but animals do not In an interview with a national magazine reporter recently, W,.It<.r·1 tion of the $200 hursary, which is years 'Of hunted survival in wartime listen to reason." His grandfather Brennan referred to a Jewish restaurateur as a "Hebe." now given annually to a worthy Poland , when to shelter a Jewish had gone into the jungle and the The star of ,the television series, ''The Guns of Will Sonnett," had student of this school to assist in child meant death for that family, animals had eaten him. further studies. and an unguarded moment show- Since he no longer believed in used the word while resenting the innk~per who had sold his pawned, Also included in the ceremony ing his Jewishness mean'! certain God how could he blame Him. ·Who cherished gold piece. Loosely interpreted, the situation implied that were addresses by the principal, H. death for him." could he blame? And at the age of Brennan struck back by selecting a word that would hurt the most. Pollock, and -the Deputy Minister of He descr.bed how, in 1950, he 15 he started his search for those The reporter discussed that "word" - labeling it unthinkable for our Education, Dr. W. C. Lorimer, and had arrived on a train in Halifax. guilty for what had happened - generation, certainly; and ,bad manners for our parents; but as for our A. D. Thomson, Superintendent of A group. of well-dressed Jewish until he found his mission as a grandparents, they could ·be excused on the grounds of flopping semantics. ;J>.jlvjJ"I.',;' pre~gelit~' of the Winnipeg School OJ vision. No. 1. women came to the train with messenger. But he is. only one At his age, 73, Brennan fell into the grandparent area- and could be piij(fl"etion of the, National Jack SiIv-e~man, a form~r student of apples . '. . here, little boy, take of the messengers, he said, for ~y excused fOr not really meaning the implication. jJ,,'wish Women of'Can- I.u.e .. Centre, now in Engineering 1, an apple; and a magazine. The perished and their story' will never The magazine's west coast management told me that its New York ada, is shown presenting National University of !Manitoba, gave the magazine was called ''Life'' . . . he be told. editor stared long and hard at the "word" and weighed carefully the Council's annual bursary of $200 alumnus address for the class of Wi·ns Fellowship opened it, he wanted to see what is 'II believe," said Mr. Kuper, "that decision either to pU!blish it as ~ quotation in order to show the nian to David Ray, a student at the this year. Mrs. Harvin Pitch, nee Rachel being written a'bout the holocaust the creation of Israel and its defense for what he is or to delete it for Its slur. Winnipeg Adult Education Centre. This bursary to the Winnipeg One magazine representative said, "Brennan has a history for this Margolis, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. . .. he saw beautiful girls in bath- and existence is a direct result of Steps have been taken to organize David Ray of Winnipeg was Adult Education Centre' is only one sort of thing. 'we believed our writer that Brennan did use the word." campaigns in behalf of S~te of Israel Regiua -'- :At a recent meeting of very important and successful Jack Margolis, has been awarded ing suits, holding tires; happy fami- the tragedy of the holocaust. Look awarded a bursary by the Winnipeg of the many community projects I was .curious. If staff members recognized the word's impropriety, Bonds in a number of western cen- the Zionist Council, a vete~ Zion- Emergency Campaign', of June 1967. a fellowship 'by the Central Mort lies with tubes of toothpaste ... ing at it that way, it can ·be turned and awards supported ·by the Win tres, Leibel Escott, regional ·Israel ist campaigner and recognized com- H. Lexier is chairman of the Joint Section of -.the National Council of gage and Housing Corporation to 'happy people everywhere smoking into a positive thing. . .'. When I why had the magazine elected to expose it to thousands of readers who Jewish Women of Canada,' at the nipeg Section of .the National Coun for ,Manitoba, munal leader was named' to head Public 'Relations Committee. continue her studies in City Plan cigarettes and drinking coffee . . . look at Israel today I feel we have surely would include some anti-Semites, who were sympathetic to the IBonddire~tor Sas- cil of Jewish Women of Canada. katch'ewan and the Lakehead, 19j18 UJA Emergency. Campaign. 'l'Pese active and proven com- Awards Day of the Winnipeg Adult ning at the University of Toronto As he looked in this magazine he learned the lesson well.... ''Won word as abusive and would welcome a celebrated star's usage as another an- this . Two other prominent .. and active munal, .leaders are backe,!l up by for 1968-69. Mr. and Mrs. Harvin thought, how could these people ·be derful as the Torah may be," he hatred-drenched log to fire up their !bIgotry? no~· :week. '.. Aaron Spelling, who coproduqes with Danny Thomas the television Dinner mlHi~,to ·biladdressed leaders were chosen as'co-Chaitmell. the ,foliOVJihg officers: . J. Sharp, Pitch are presently attending Har guilty, they do not even know what continued, "do not rely on it. . . . Jewish Historical Society Formed .series starring Brennan, said that during many years of assdciation with . vard '!Jniversity, where Mr. Harvin happened. . . . Perhaps it was at If you want to carry a Torall, carry , by a p:romin~i gueat .' .:wm N.iRatner and H. Leld~r., . treasurer:. E. Yu~ts~,·8ectirtary The first meeting of the Jewish been approved by the Manitoba Pitch is completing his studies to this stage he said to himself: Yankel a gun in the other hand. . . . The the actor he has not once observed any vestige of anti-Semitism. tbe heldMay6inlMoose'·Jaw; '!Ben Snapirowasrecently.1Ind /publiclty; . and' .a.::camPaign Historical Society of Western Can Department of Education for use in "If he used the 'word'," said the producer, "it has to reduce to simple wards a Master's degree in Law. Kuperblum, you have a mission in world today is still not civilized.... 7, iMeliorj;; _May 8, Prince,~; ed at the Zionist Conference at cabinet comprising the folloWing ada 'will take place on Wednesday high schools. life; they don't know. And a few Thank you for wanting to remeni. vocabulary habit. Naturally, I don't condone its use. The word reviles 'May !l, North Battleford; May 11, cBlgary as lst vic:e-presid!!nt of the members: A. D: Samuels, A. Linds, evening, May 8, at 8:30 at the YMHA The Jewish Historical Society of weeks later he was asked in Tor- !her. • • ." me, no matter who uses it, but Brennan obviously regards it as harmless Portage la Prairie, and May ~ in Western Region of the Zionist Orga- N. 'Gleibennan allli J. Bronstein. Centre, it has been announced !by Western Canada is being inaug- Calgory Honors onto: "'Boychuk, is it true what 1Mrs. Joseph Secter tbanked the colloquialism. I'm sure that if you question him he will voice honest Brandon. nization of Canada. Ben Shapiro A large and representative cotn- Nathan Arldn,chairman, History & urated-in response to the keen inter- they say happened in Europe?" speaker, who had been introduced surprise about violating respect," . Mr. Escott said a number of com- was also recently appointed mem- ·mitt""·is actively.. copperating. in Archives Committee, Western Re est aroused in the Centennial his- . Siole of Israel So he cut out a role for himself, by Mrs. A. R. IDruxerman. Rabbi Spelling pointed out that h.e is Jewish, Danny Thomas thinks Jewish, munity leaders had reques~d assist- ber of the national executive of making the campaign a· success. For gion Canadian Jewish Congress. tory exhibit co-sponsored by Cana many of Brennan's coworkers are Jewish as well as his agents Phil anee in organizing. drives, and he the United Israel' Appeal, Inc. its .slogan the ,campaign committee The 20th Anniversary of Inde he had to be the messenger, to Sidney Rappaport gave the invoca The guest speaker will be Harvey dian Jewish Congress and the YM- carry the story. If people go on tion preceding ,the luncheon, l!1Ui "Weltman and Abe Lastfogel of the William !Morris Agency. If ,Brennan, would be attending the scheduled !Norman Ratner is national. execu- has chosen 'th", eJl1.ergency con , ., • 'j pendence of the State of Israel will HA Centre last fall. . .. rhsoned Spelling, had indicated any signs of anti-Semitism in ..the many Herstein who will present an ad be highlighted by five days of cele hating, they will be destroyed. Not Women's Division chairman, ;Mrs. meetings. member of the Zionist Orga- tinues,sothe Emergency Fund must Everyone Who has already con . ~ars he has worked with:Jews, ·they would have tossed 'him out long dress on the History of the Winnipeg brations in Calgary, beginning ·Wed forgiving is seli-destructive. But Hartley Gale, offered a pe~t nization of Canada, and headed the continue'. tributed to the Western Jewish Jgo' on his drawling aftectatlon or he would have quit to work with .. '. ' Jewish community and .the develop nesday, May 1. The. activities there is a lot to be gained from meS$Bge ~ the audience of .<\50 In Edmonton • • • \ ment of its' educational institutions. Archives collection will' 'be' invited not forgetting. women attending the function. non-Jews.' I. planned are Wlder the auspices of PRESCRIPTION McARTHUR, McARTHUR andEIBNER Ml-. Herstein completed a thesis on to ·become a charter member of the Weltman accused the national magazine and its reporter of making the Calgary Zionist· Council with SERVICE UNTIL and FITCH and SINCLAIR Historical Society. The program of ~ .. an issue out of that "word" to grind. an editorial axe. "If Brennan did this subject . several years ago in Lou Davis as chairman.. '.. the first meeting of the Society will Tucker Concerl Open to Public use the word," ~d Weltman, ''he certainly didn't do so with disrespect.' MIDNIGHT are pleased to announce the association of, their two finDs fulfillment of the requirements for Commencing with the annual and his master of education degree. He include the election of officers and A limited number of tickets to the Mr. Tucker, who still serves as a Many Jews call one another the same name but certainly mean no slur." 7 DAYS A WEEK for the general practise of law from April 1, 1968, under the now famous Hadassah Bazaar on name the discussion of future program Richard Tucker concert, sponsored cantor for Passover and the high I agreed ,but suggested that Jews ~ one another names as 'Italians firm of is the co-author of a new tem book Wednesday, 'May 1, at the Big Four on Canadian history which has just plans. The public is invited. by the Joseph Wolinsky Collegiate, holidays, made an historic trip to call other Italians names - with a twinkle in their eye, a ,tongue in one a"YDALADrug Slor•• Bldg., Israeli themes and displays Mc:A!RTHUR, FITCH, McARTHUR will he put on sale next week, it Vietnam last year at his own ex cheek, and a slap on the ·back. Bllt let a Jew call an Italian an Italian • Parkdale (Cor. 103 st. & Jasper) the scenes in all phases of the will be featured throughout the and SINCLAm was announced by Harry Saunders, pense to conduct Seder services for name, let an Italian call a Jew a Jewish name, and someone had hetter • Avord Arms (Avord Arms Bldg.) presentation. bazaar which attracts thousands of • Nortbgate l'rofessional Sldg. 'The Tenlh Mlan' chairman of the concert committee. Jewish men in combat areas. On make a decision quickly: to fight or run. with offices at 941 Somerset. BuUding Calgarians. (12948 - 97 st.) Kudos ·to the Herzlia for bringing The glamour of Winnipeg's new, The concert will be held Wednesday, the eve of the Six Day War last At this point, the question remained not so ~uch 'IDid Walter TELEPHONE 943-0791 At Friday evening (May 3) ser OPEN TILL !MIDNIGHT ALWAYS 294 PORTAGE AVE. . Paddy .Cbayefsky's ''The Tenth second to none, Centennial Arts May 22, at the Centennial Arts J\Ule, he insisted on remaining in Brennan .use the 'word'?" ·but "If Walter Brennan used the word, how vices at the Shaarey Tzedec Syna iMan" to Winnipeg. Director Lou Centre was a proper seiting for a cen~~ , Israel to entertain mobilized troops, did he nrean it?" -~~-.------.,,--- --~------~-.- gogue, the Zionist COWlcii will host --"'-~"'-=- -- --.---- -.' -- Kliman, himself a fine actor, has fine production.., ' ". The public sale of tickets will although other touring artists in I phoned Brennan at his Thousand Oaks Home. He admitted without the Oneg-Shabbat as well as provide once again distinguished himself as In case anyone wondered why ena·ble members of the Jewish com Israel. left the country upon the hesitation, "Yes, I did say Hebe. I use it all the time." a speaker. Saturday morning (May a versatile director and also as an the intermissions were so lengthy munity, who are not serving as advice ot fhe U.S. State Department. ''Why do you use it?" I asked. , -,' "-'" . ,,' " ' • ! ' _. ,- ',' ' •• 4) services at the Beth Israel Syna Prolessio.. ,.IC.' ..... ' .. able producer. It is not lor us it was due to the rules of the Centre uA,ngels" or sponsors of the concert Mr. Tucker has refused to par "When I lived in Cambridge, Mass.," he replied, ''people called me . :. gogue will feature a speaker and the to' single out any individual per- I' . . so that patrons might enjoy to hear the leading tenor of the ticipate in the cultural exchange a Miok. I never resented it. I always thought that Jewish people liked' Zionist Council will host the Kid SILVERMAN & STUBBS formance as outstanding, as each Ithemselves fully at the har. Metropolitan Opera Company in a program of the United States Gov to he called a Helbe." cm~u~~mGS~WK~ dush as well. BARRISTERS, SOLICrroRS "The S~re that Shows YouHOw" member of the cast, whether the role It was a thoroughly gala evening program of outstanding vocal offer ernment and the Soviet Union, "I'm Jewish," [ informed him. "I don't like to ,be called a Hebe." . NOTARIES . On Saturday evening, May 4, a FOR CIJU'BS AND ., : .' . ZL0e8tionS' 'was sma1l or large, played with - we look forward to more of the ings. Mr. Tucker's program will .because of Russian discrimination Brennan said, "I have no hates. It's ridiculous to think 'I have. I Gala Cabaret Nite is planned for ORGANIZATIONS Phone 424-1154 285 Portage A'veDue verve and sincerity to pre3ent an same. include operatic arias, classical ren against Jews. A star of the opera would never think of using names to hurt anyone. When I say Hebe, 402 Royal Trust Bldg. the Beth israel Synagogue hall, with Phoae IH3.. ZSil, overall performance of charm and ------ditions, Israeli songs, Yiddish num and concert stages, as well as radio r man a Jew. I don't attach any other' meaning to it." Edmontqn Alberta Polo Puk Shopping CeDtre orchestra and a midnite buffet. Guest 592 NOTRE DAME AVE. aut hen t i Ci t y. Saturday night's JOS. WOLINSKY COLLEGIATE bers and cantorial selections. and television, Mr. Tucker has the r told Brennan that some persons in the industry had told me he Phone SU 3-687' .. artist is Miriam Breitman. packed house obviously enjoyed P ABTlCIPATF8 IN MTC A large number of "Angels" have distinction of having issued over has been "that way" about Jews for years. He deuied it, emphasizing 775-81911 wHl~h';li 1-«64 every bit of. the dialogue and ac-· mGH SCHOOL DRAMA FESTIV'L Allan Kerr will be master of already been enrolle,L fcir the an 40 LoP. ·eliscs in Eng1iap, Italian. that his Jewish associates through·the years represented his hest character ceremonies and an evening of enter references. Max .. y ale Dilmioild tions. Fun credits.also go to those., Students from the J'OSephlWolin nual benefit concert, the income French, Hebrew and Yiddish. B.A., LL.1l who . ~eveloped the stage setting, sky Collegiate will present 'lJmahot" tainment, dancing, Israel singing etc. from which supports the work of The public sale of tickets will be At no time did he seek refuge in "some of my hest friends," fpr Barrister anil Solicitor .. ~ .Aceountant 'and to all those dedicated volun- at the iManitoba Theatre Centre's is arranged. Tickets· are $5 each tlte Collegiate, western Canada's handled through &ton's Atl:!'actions which I remained grateful. During our conversation, he sounded sincere, Nota.,. Public and can ,be obtained from Bob Sattin, 618 AvENuE teer workers who labored behind iM·anitoba High School Drama Fesl only Hebrew day l)i.gh school. Mr. Box Office. Tickets will .be pri~ed at never apologized, gave no indication he had done anything to regret. Wlunlpc 1'elaphoJul ~-loa 269-173'1, 349-4100; 255- .. -~,."""-::--~====","".,.".,,,,·Tt tival which runs ·from April 22 to Lou Davis, Saunders nevertheless called upon $3:50, $4.50 and $5.50. The largest Those who had branded Brennan as anti-Semitic justified them 1633, or Nate Greenberg, 266-3414, PorCap May 12. The Collegiate's entry will friends of higher Jewish education share of seats has been reserved for selves with opinion and hearsay. When challenged, none produced an ~ be presented Thursday, May 9. Also as well as at the door. in Winnipeg to cooperate with the "Angels" and their guests. Special iota of evidence, so IBrennan gets the henefit of my doubt. S. J. Safian, O.C. on the evening's program will be the An essay contest is ,being held in "Angels" committee, and accept the vouchers for seats have 'been mailed Please clip and file today's column for a very good reason. Now that conjunction with th~e celebrations, Walter Brennan knows that we are Jews, not Hebes, he undoubtedly will ...lcr· , AND ASSOCIATES . CAPITAL Manitoba, School. , for. . the Deaf with invitation of solicitors to serve as ~ paid ''Angels'' thus assuring them a mime presentation "A'bu-Hassan"; for all Jewish children' grades 1 to patrons of the concert which will be of early selection of the finest seats hesitate long and .wisely ·before using that ''word.'' .....·S· Barristers & Solicitors, " Rice the topic is ''Why.Iwo~d like U he does use, it, put this colUmn to any purpose that may strike MIll. lat.... SterliDg Bldg. hglna Cab (J968) Ltd" the iManitoba Theatre School's ori 10 - a highlight of the year in Winnipeg. in the concert hall. I ginal work ''The Collage" and Kel to be in Istael for itS' 20th ' Anni your fancy at the time and don't spare ,the inhibitions. hOi. 1ft' ,. vin's production of Tennessee Wil versary." Cash prizes are offered "to , .. Day and Night SerVI'-:~ Mena and Directort Boards H • " . ' .~,-.-.. lianmss ''The Case of the Crushed the 'best four essays. 'A panel of IN. EDMONTON A. L SHUMIATOID!IB, q.o. In an emergency your hot M. O. SHUMIATOBER. B.A., LL.B. Petunias."" six will judge and read the win SOUTHRIDGE water tank can supply you with LL.M.. JUR.D. The curtain goes up each evening ning essays at a specially p~ed DENTURE CLINIC vital water. Do you also have Aloo or tho Britlob Columbia Bar S~m,·fo,. e,."'JO

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