POSTMASTER— , Sec. 563, P.L.AR. If undeliverable for j any reason, notify' U. S. POSTAGE sender, stating rea- son on Form 3547, " PAID postage for which is guaranteed. The Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix Jewish PERMIT No. 83 Mews, 528 W. Gre- nada Rd. IHQiIHBBiIARIZONA, MAY No. 13 PHOENIX, 13, VOL. II 1949 Executive Quits Post UJA DRIVE IS REOPENED HERE; On Council J. S. Pearlstien, executive ENVOY FROM TO TALK director of the Phoenix Jew- ish Community Council since Sept., 1947, has resigned, Dancing Marks Israel Okays Fund Official Cites Grave effective June 1. Street in Tel Aviv The action was announced at Needs; Mass Meeting Slated a meeting of the Council’s board Celebration of Israel's Birthday UN Control Reuven Dafni, Israel consul to the Western states, of directors Thursday, May 5. At TEL AVIV, (JTA)—Tireless threats to the security and exis- the same meeting the board re- Israeli citizens of all ages en- tence of their state had not been stationed at , will come to Phoenix late this fused to accept the resignation gaged in a night of street dancing removed and that for years to Os Holy Sites month to speak at a mass meeting for the United Jewish of Nat Silver- earlier President G. and other celebrations, then con- come they will have to exercise LAKE SUCCESS, (JTA)—The *Appeal. man, who agreed to continue in to reopen the 1949 tinued the next day in their fes- unceasing vigilance. state of Israel will accept United Decision was by of tive observance last week of the for Nations control of the Holy Places drive made the board Speaking of Israel’s desire Camp At directors of the Phoenix Jewish first anniversary of the birth of peace, the and sites in and outside JCC Set a stable and honorable Community Council at a meeting the Jewish state. that his but not any jurisdiction extending Premier declared govern- last Thursday. original The crowds evidenced an almost to any aspects of life and Prescott; The cam- ment would spare no effort to secular Period paign, held in March, netted only feverish enthusiasm, celebrating his promise government. achieve it. He renewed about $107,000 a goal of not only here but in all parts of that Israel will guarantee full toward country. That was Israel’s offer last $265,000, compared with last the equality of rights for minorities Assembly in Runs Aug. 4 to 13 One of the most colorful demon- week to the General year’s collection of $160,000. within its borders. the 58-nation Political Committee, Arrangements have been made Dafni will be the principal strations was a parade of school- by the Phoenix Community Hakirya, capital which was debating Israel’s appli- Jewish speaker at a mass meeting Sun- children to the Council for a summer camp period just outside the city, where they Jerusalem Sees Parade cation for membership, largely on day, May 29, at 8 p. m. The meet- the Jerusalem issue. from Aug. 4 to 13 at the “Y” ing will be keyed to the first an- heard Zalman Shazar, minister of camp JERUSALEM, (JTA) —Thous- near Prescott. education, pay a tribute to the The offer was made by Israeli Boys years of last 8 old and over will Israeli war dead. ands enthusiastic representative, Aubrey Eban, in a be eligible. The camp accommo- Special thanksgiving services in week watched a huge military 10,000-word address in which he parade here part dates 136 boys, besides the coun- S» afg I*l%Mai | the Great Synagogue here were at- which was of the reminded the delegates of their Super- marking anni- selors, nurse and director. tended, among others, by Premier celebration the first failure to come to the rescue of visor will be Mike youth Mro versary of Israel’s independence. Baum, la ii David Ben Gurion and Josef Jerusalem when it was under at- activities director of the Council, Sprinzak, Speaker of the Knesset. For 45 minutes steel-helmeted tack, leaving it to the youth of ismmm ft 9 '•'V ¦ Hk troops passed a reviewing stand with a veteran staff of counselors. The Premier received a number of Israel, he said, to defend it from The camp committee consists of including Mc- on which Brig. Gen. Yacov Dori, j diplomats, James G. destruction and incorporation into Herman Multer, chairman; Ben Donald, S. Is- Israeli Army chief of staff, took U. Ambassador to an Arab state. Gross, Jack Kemper, Norman * rael, who called to pay their re- the salute. Included in the parade Favored Mendelsohn, Nat G. Silverman and spects on Israel’s first birthday. were artillery units, mechanized Secular Ban H guard and Ted Pozil. In a nation-wide broadcast ush- companies, the home Elaborating on his offer on celebration, Red Mogen David units with their Formerly HMC Camp Ikfl ering in the 24-hour Jerusalem, Eban declared: “It is camp J. S. Pearlstien told his people that ambulances. In previous years the was Ben Gurion possible to envisage an interna- sponsored by the Hebrew Men’s ft 111 to the office “so as not to leave any tional regime which applies Club. city Jerusalem, loose ends over the summer.” whole of but which Parents are asked to notify the Auxiliary Thousands Mourn is restricted functionally so as to Community Center, 4-0488, Meyer JWV pro- Jewish Youth Director Baum be concerned only with the if they plan send their boys will be in charge of the Council to to Chief Due Here At Rites for Wise tection and control of Holy Places camp. of office a ap- secular Residents outside until new director is national and not with any purely Phoenix are invited to participate. pointed. Silverman named a com- Mrs. Mae Weiner, NEW YORK, (JTA)—Leaders government. president War Vet- aspects of life and The fee is $25, which includes mittee headed by Herman Miller of the Jewish in all walks of American life, This the approach we erans’ of the va- is which transportation from Phoenix, room Reuven Dafni to hire a successor Pearlstien. Auxiliaries United spokesmen for the many and favor our stage to will be of the ladies at present in the and board, horseback riding, arts, States, guest ried groups and organizations in consideration of this problem.” niversary this of At the same time a committee auxiliary, Valley of the Sun Post crafts, hikes and games. Boxing, month Israel’s the community and many * an Jewish Before declaration of independence. was named to serve as advisory No. 194, Sunday, May 22, through friends and colleagues among per- Eban 3poke, Dr. Charles wrestling and tumbling will be group board, to Malik, Lebanese delegate, warned this year. Walter Dworkis, UJA field re- for the make Tuesday, May 24. sons of all faiths, joined thousands added presentative from New York, recommendations on policy. Allen Mrs. Weiner’s address will high- of members the public in pay- *he committee that if Israel is ad- of govern- asked the board to reopen the Rosenberg was appointed chair- light an open meeting Sunday eve- respects to Rabbi mitted as a member, his ing their last its drive in view of urgent needs man of this committee. ning, May 22, at Temple Beth S. who in a ment may have to “reconsider” Stephen Wise, died respect Named both for Israel arid overseas Pearlstien was granted one Israel, 122 E. Culver, at 8 p. m. New York hospital at the age position with to the Laus- Five Are anne conference now in session. services. month’s vacation pay and two Dignitaries representing the city of 75. Beth Israel’s The board voted to direct the months’ severance pay. He said and state governments and the When the services began in Car- Arab War Cited To new solicitation at people who did he had no immediate plans for the Jewish community have been in- High points of Eban’s statement not give as much as last year and future. vited. Trustee Board failed give any- See Rabbi Krohn's tribute to on Jerusalem were: at those who to The outgoing executive director A radio interview with Mrs. page Five persons were elected to the thing or were not solicited. Doctor Wise on 2. has has been instrumental in expand- Weiner has been planned over one The Israeli Government board of trustees of Temple Beth All proceeds from this phase ing Jewish community activities of the local stations. Then she made every effort to make the Israel at the annual meeting of of the campaign will go directly negie Hall 3,200 persons were in- U. N. partition a in Phoenix on several fronts dur- will be taken on a tour of the Vet- 15,000 1947 decision the congregation Monday night. to UJA and none to the local pro- Park, side the Hall and another success, on responsi- ing his tenure. eran’s Hospital at Papago jammed the outside the but bears They were Harry Rosenweig, A. gram or national agencies. UJA sidewalks bilityfor the failure of project He set up the mid-winter cul- at which time the local auxiliarv building. Truman was the L. Spector, Sam Strauss, Morris workers will come to Phoenix to Hersh, will President due to the war. gen- tural series program, which re- president, Mrs. Milton personally represented by his as- Arab Gerst, Aaron Citron. help in the effort, under the cently completed its year. present a check for the purchase President The government is also pre- This was the last of the annual eral chairmanship of Dr. Joseph second equipment. sistant David Niles. He also launched The Phoenix of specialized hospital Weizmann could not attend be- pared to place under international meetings to be held in the present Bank. reception in her honor will • Jewish News in the fall of 1947 A be cause he was indisposed, but Mrs. control Holy Places outside of Temple building. By this time Funds Allocated held the same evening. at and headed up arrangements for Weizmann, Ambassador Eliahu Jerusalem. next year the new Temple 10th funds pledged so far in the Luncheon Scheduled The the new Jewish Community Center Elath, Cons u 1- General Arthur Israel is prepared to offer Ave. and Flower will be in opera- were apportioned by The auxiliary will entertain 1949 drive at 915 N. 4th St. In addition, Lourie, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt fullest safeguards and guarantees tion. as follows: Local pro- Mrs. Weiner at a luncheon Tues- the board Pearlstien helped conduct two and Mayor William O’Dwyer were for the protection of religious in- gram $31,000; UJA —562,000; United Jewish Welfare Fund day noon at the home of Mrs. present. stitutions and is prepared to enter agencies. Melvin Davich, 1124 W. Glen balance to national drives, and the campaign last year into immediate negotiations to 1 Am An American' While here, Dafni will confer brought in more money than any Rosa. end. Garvey and other Jersey judge that with Governor in previous years. The wife of a New For Rites Sunday will make who is a veteran, Installation Planned Israel will “persevere” in ef- Set public officials and Speaker* Brought Here of Officers of Local Group forts to repair damage inflicted radio appearances. Mrs. Weiner is the mother two from on religious sites during the “war By Unity Council Dafni, who emigrated During his term of office a new sons, both of whom served in Palestine, pioneered World War 11. Incoming officers of the Busi- launched by the Arabs.” With Americanism as the theme, Yugoslavia to community relations committee division of and piloted a ness and Professional Israel “regards with pride” its the Greater Phoenix Council for several settlements was and numerous Hadassah will be installed Sunday, on the Sea of Galilee. established part in restoring peace which is Civic Unity, assisted by the ferry boat speakers of national note were May 15, at a luncheon to be held War II joined only safeguard for the relig- Friendly House and B’nai B’rith Puring World he brought to Phoenix for public ap- Program Doyle’s Restaurant, the army. As an officer, he S.O.S. End at Gene 806 ious shrines. men’s lodge and women’s chapter, the British pearances. N. Ist St., at 1 p. m. Ameri- led a group of Jewish parachutists a proposal in is planning an “I Am An At last week’s meeting of the Announced by J.D.C. Mrs. B. Goldman, Jr., will Israel will submit Sun- who jumped into Yugoslavia and M. General can Day” program to be held board recognition was given to the install the following officers: the next Assembly session the with saving the lives Commit- of new day, May 15, at 8 p. m. at were credited successful season of the Center’s The Joint Distribution President-—Miss Ruth Leon; Ist for incorporation Jeru- of 142 Allied airmen, mostly recently it conflict Encanto Shell. basketball team. Mike Haskes of tee announced that is vice president—Freda Gever; 2nd salem into Israel without speaker will American, and thousands of Jews pre- terminating the SOS (Supplies for religious Principal be U. S. the youth activities committee vice president—Pearl Wilkins; 3rd of interests. District Attorney Frank Flynn. in concentration camps. to Overseas Survivors) negoti- sented silver basketballs Harold Collection. vice president—Harriet Strenger; Israel will continue to The 108th U. S. Army National After demobilization, Dafni re- Jerry Blum, Sy Bermann, JDC explained that the “weight of Dubing, corresponding secretary Hilda ate with the Arabs over access to under the direction turned to Palestine and fought Kalish, A1 its three-fold task of assistance to no Guard Band, 1947, Nate Fuchs, Harold Wax; recording secretary—Anna and within Jerusalem but with of Warrant Officer Jesse Sed- with . In in recog- Katz, Cohen, Europe’s Jews has shifted from juridical status was Cohen, Nate Milt Brownstein; treasurer Rose prejudice to the of berry will provide the music. nition of his work, he sent Lewenthal, relief to reconstruction and emi- as Juel Swerdlow, Paul Wenick; auditor Peggy Shanan. the city. Scout 24, to the U. S. to serve Israel of gration.” Boy Troop under and Berry Wolf, all members Tony Grijalva, Scoutmaster, spon- advisor. After establishment of in turn Chairmen of SOS drives in appointed the team and the team sored by the Friendly House, will the new state he was gave Coach Meyer Baum an en- Phoenix were Mrs. David Bush, consult Friedman, Jack Kemp- Hope Gets Humanitarian Award present the colors. A pageant of graved cigarette lighter. Mrs. Mollie racial ner, Dr. Morton Shapiro and children representing typical Henry Greenberg. groups, dressed in cos- Germans Face Trial tumes, will be given under the 1938 Hey, Kids: a of Charles Cooper of For Pogroms in Want supervision of Pen Pal in Israel? Broadcaster Steps Down the Junior Chamber of Commerce. MUNICH, (JTA)—The trial 25 persons accused of participat- Child Leads Pledge 1938 Here’s a chance for the Jew- WASHINGTON, (JTA)—G. A. ing in the infamous Nov. 10, Richards, radio station owner who The pledge of allegiance by the pogroms opened in a German ish children of Phoenix to audience will be led by one of strike up pen-pal correspond- was ordered to appear before the court in the town of Wuerzburg the children of the Friendly ence with children in Israel. Federal Communications Com- and is expected to continue for arising House. A group of recently nat- All you have to do is write mission on charges from several weeks. Most of the ac- anti-Semitic broadcasts, has asked uralized citizens educated in cused are former members of the a letter to The Phoenix Jewish Americanism by Mrs. Placida give us information permission of the Commission to Gestapo and are charged with News and Smith of Friendly House also will yourself your transfer control of his stations to burning the synagogue in the about name, presented. William J. Mahoney, age, address, what school you trustees. be town of Kitzingen and looting and Phoenix attorney, will go to, grade you are in, prominent mistreating Jews in that town. what be master of ceremonies. We’ll arrange with Reuven Settlement Opens etc. The celebration is open to the Dafni, Israel consul at Los Reported (JTA)—One public. Jewish Mutiny Angeles, the infor- TEL AVIV, hun- to transmit Those in charge include J. N. WASHINGTON, (JTA) An mation to Israel so that the dred veterans of the battle of the Warsaw Ghetto have established Smelser, president of the Greater alleged mutiny by Jewish passen- correspondence can start. Phoenix for Civic Unity; gers aboard a Turkish vessel was This will be a good oppor- their own settlement in western Council of Acre. set- 808 HOPE, famed comedian, has been given its annual award, Leonard Goldman of the Council, described in a radio report of the tunity, too, for those of you Galilee, north The was named “Ghetto Fight- the “Torch of Hope,” by the City of Hope, national non-sectarian publicity; Mrs. Placida Smith, Turkish Home Service from An- who are stamp collectors to ob- tlement Establishment of the settle- medical center at Duarte, Calif. The award was made to the radio- Mrs. Daniel Martin and Milton kara heard here. The passengers tain new stamps from the Jew- ers.” with an- movie star as the “outstanding humanitarian of the year, working on Sachs of the B’nai B’rith Lodge presumably wished to be taken to ish state. ment coincided the sixth niversary of the revolt in Warsaw. behalf of the hospitalized all over the world.” and Chapter. Israel.