Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 July 1942 — Page 4

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THE JEWISH POST

Friday, July 3, 1942

$1,000 Award Given Jewish Soldier Killed in Combat By JrivlHh THetcrnphlc Agency NEW YORK — Private Louis Schleifer, of Newark, who was killed at Pearl Harbor while trying to move the men in his plane out of danger, was posthumously honored at ceremonies in the Jewish Center here this week when his parents were presented with the $1,000 Mordecai ben David Foundation award given annually to “the individual who shall have achieved the most noteworthy record in the promotion and enhancement among American Jews of a deep and abiding sense of loyalty, devotion and patriotism to the United States of America.” The award was in the form of a war bond. Senator Warren W. Barbour of New Jersey was the principal speaker at the ceremonies. Schliefer, who recently received the posthumous award of the Silver Star from the Army, was the first New Jeersy boy to die in action in the present war.

Torah Untouched As Shul Bombed By Jewlnh Telegraphic Ascency CAIRO—The Menasha Synagogue in Alexandria, one of the principal synagogues in the city, has been razed by Axis bombings, it was reported here this week. The building was remote from any military objectives. All that remains of the synagogue is the wall against which the Ark of the Tabernacle stood. The torahs inside the Ark miraculously escaped destruction.

Beth El Adopts New Seat Ruling At the general membership meeting held last week, Congregation Beth-El Zedeck adopted new rules pertaining to the sale of seats for the High Holy Days. First choice of seats will be given to members only, it was announced] and second choice,will be made available to those financially unable to belong to the Congregation or pay the full price charged to non-members. A third category, consisting of those financially able to become members, but who are not, will be sold seats if any are available after the needs of the first two groups have been filled, it was said.

IN SYMPATHY FRENCH STUDENTS WEAR HANDKERCHIEFS IN YELLOW

By Jewish Telejcrnphlc Agency VICHY — French students in Paris who have openly demonstrated their sympathy with Jews by donning yellow Mogen Davids, this week appeared in the Paris streets wearing yellow breastpocket handkerchiefs after being ordered to remove the Mogen Davids. Many of the students who could not find yellow handkerchiefs dyed their white handkerchiefs yellow and promenaded along the boulevards with their Jewish friends who are required to wear the yellow star on the left side of their outer garments. Mrs. N. Hamburger Dies in Terre Haute SpfM'inl TERRE HAUTE — Another of our pioneer Jewish women was called to rest last week, Mrs. Nettie HamburgeV, sister of the late Simon Levi, one of Terre Haute’s benefactors and long time successful business men. Mrs. Hamburger, though housebound through failing sight for the past few years, was always deeply interested in all that concerned the welfare of Terre Haute, and was kept in touch with current events through constant visits of old and faithful friends. She was affiliated with all Jewish organizations as well as civic and philanthropic movements. At the ripe age of 92, she was called home, and will be greatly missed by a host of friends and the surviving relatives, Mrs. Sadie Frank of Petersburg, Ind., Mrs. Bertha Harlem of Mt. Vernon, Ind., Mrs. Justine Beissinger of Los Angeles and Miss Rosina Wolf, of Cincinnati, all nieces. She was laid to rest in Highland Lawn Cemetery, on Sunday morning, June 28, Rabbi J. Marshall Taxay, officiating.

Z. O. A. and Hadassah To Meet Jointly By Jewlxh Telesrmphle Agency WASHINGTON—The 45th annual convention of the Zionist Organization of America will be held jointly with that of the Hadassah from October 15 to 19 in New York, it was announced here this week by the ZOA headquarters.

Chief Rabbi Cites Bible To Prove Invasionlmpossible By JewiHh Tele^rnphlc Agency JERUSALEM—In a statement issued here this week Chief Rabbi Herzog declared that there was no danger of the Germans occupying Palestine because “there is no hint anywhere in the Bible concerning a third destruction of the Holy Land.” A number of the most prominent Kabbalists in Jerusalem this week proclaimed a week of unbroken day-and-night fast with prayers “to save the Holy Land and secure the speediest victory of right and justice over the dark forces of Nazism.”

TO OPEN SATURDAY (Continued from page 1) Jacob Solomon, S. Asher, Joseph Jackson, Sidney Rice, Saul Goldsmith, and Jack Cohen and Miss Anita Cohen. Before supper was served, the soldiers, sailors, and Cadettes were entertained in the lounge by Private Bernard Reinherz, who played the piano. • * * Mrs. David L. Sablosky, Chairman of the Hospitality and Housing Committee of the Army and Navy Committee, pointed out this week that an increased demand for home hospitality for soldiers and sailors is to be expected in the near future due to the opening of Camp Atterbury. Families interested in extending hospitality have been asked to contact Mrs. Sablosky or her committee on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, 10:00 to 12:00 by telephoning Kirshbaum Center. On the committees are: Mesdames B. B. Blieden, Herman Chalfie, R. A. Domont, Phil Fichman, Meyer Gallin, and Miss Emma Meyer Gallin, George Frank, Ruben Greenberg, Paul Scharffin, M. M. Yahr, and Ed Rosenberg and Miss Emma Gelman. • * • Mrs. Lewis Levy, Chairman of the Special Services Committee which has the task of keeping the cookie jar at Kirshbaum Center’s _ Want Ads -

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USO Club filled, will be pleased to have volunteers who wish to bake home-made cookies for the Service men contact her by telephone at BR 2874. The soldiers and sailors love home-made cookies and if you want to contribute some of your specialties, pleasb get in touch with Mrs. Levy. • • • Mrs. David Lurvey, Chairman of the Social Activities Committee which includes the Sunday night suppers for Service men at Kirshbaum Center, invites Jewish organizations and groups to register with her for future Sunday night suppers which they may desire to sponsor. At the present time, July and August are already sponsored, so if you wish to be included for a future date, it would be advisable to contact Mrs. Lurvey immediately. • • • The USO Club of Kirshbaum Center sponsored a Square Dance Night on Saturday, June 27. Miss Chesterfield and Miss Ruth Smith of the Marion County Recreational Project, WPA, were responsible for an unusua land diverting evening of old-fashioned square dances including the ever popular Virginia Reel.

on Friday evenings for Service men of the Jewish faith. • • • Appreciation to the community of Indianapolis and to the Kirshbaum Center for hospitality, is expressed in many letters received from men who have been transferred to other camps. For example: My Dear Mr. Rosenberg: Allow me to take this opportunity to thank you for your many kindnesses and hospitality which you and your co-workers showed me during my brief—but enjoyable stay at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Your kindness and friendship helped ease an aching and lonely heart, a feeling which is bound to happen during the rapid transition from civilian to soldier. I only hope that sometime in the near future—after tnis terrible “mess” is over, I shall be able, in some way, to repay you for the many things you did for me. Again thanking you, I remain, Sincerely yours, LEONARD POSNAN3KY.

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Services were held on Friday evening, June 26 at Fort Benjamin Harrison’s Post Chapel by Rabbi Maurice Goldblatt of the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation. These services are held every week at the Post Chapel

THE JEWISH POST A Journal for Indiana Jawrr Published every Friday by The Jewish Post. Editorial and circulation office. 608-10 Meridian Life Bids:., Indianapolis, Ind. For advertising rates, apply at the office. Entered as second class matter at the post office at Indianapolis. Ind., under the act of March 8. 1879. Printed by The Tri-Art Press. 816 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis, Ind. O. M. Cohen, publisher.

Important Notice To Every Local Citizen War Damage Insurance EFFECTIVE JULY 1. 1942 Governmental Blanket Protection Now In Forca on All Property Will EXPIRE by LAW June 30th \ WAR DAMAGE POLICY COVERS: Direct physical loss of or damage to property resulting from "enemy attack including any action taken by the military, naval or air forces of the United Stales in resisting enemy attack" are covered by the policies of the War Damage Corporation, an agency of the Federal Government. PERILS NOT COVERED: (a) Blackout; burglary, robbery, theft, larceny, pillage or looting; sabotage, vandalism or malicious mischief; or (b) neglect of the insured to use all reasonable means to save and preserve the property after damage resulting from the perils herein covered. PROPERTY NOT COVERED: Certain types of personal property are not covered unless specifically provided in writing, by endorsement. APPLICATIONS FOR POLICIES: May be secured from local fire insurance agents or brokers. Members, here listed, have supplies immediately available.

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