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VOLUME XXVIII, NUMBER 34
13, 1960
MAY
IYAR 16,
5720
MEMBERS INDUCTED; TO RAISE DUES APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY
CONGREGATION ELECTS OFFICERS; THIRTY FIVE RESOLUTION
of the Synagogue filled to overflowing, on
The Auditorium House
was
Thursday evening, May 5th, for the 88th Annual Meeting of the con¬ gregation. The proceedings at the meeting resulted in several changes in the leadership of the congregation. There were many indications of the growth of our family and the increase in the it
activities strives
to
of
our
meet
synagogue
the
needs
of
as a
Thirty five new members, previ¬ ously approved by the Board of Trustees, were formally elected to membership. They were presented by Hon. George Postel, and were inducted in an impressive ceremony. Phillip Goldsmith Cited Ira
F.
Weisman, chairman of the
new
Committee, presented of officers. His first was Max J. Etra for a
slate
nomination
twenty-second consecutive term as president. This candidacy was en¬ dorsed by the membership unani¬ mously. Mr. Weisman then produced a surprise selection for vice-president. He began by explaining that our vice-president for the past several years, A. Phillip Goldsmith, has asked to
growing community.
A.
Nominations the
be relieved of his office
the
Nominations
Committee
and that had re¬
luctantly yielded to his request. He then
for
went
on
to
cite Mr. Goldsmith
"devotion and distinction" he had brought to his office.
the
which
Mr. Goldsmith for the "outstanding leadership and excep¬ tional generosity" which he gave to He
praised
Principals in New Slate of
A.
Board
School as the chairman of its of Trustees. The members re¬
enthusiastic applause gratitude to_+he vice-president for his devoted efforts on behalf of the congregation and
sponded as
a
with
token of their
Ramaz School.
The name of Joseph Roth was then presented as the nominee for
vice-president. The congenial and be¬ loved Mr. Roth was unanimously elected by the members. To fill the vacancy caused by the elevation of Mr. Roth, the chairman of the Nomi¬ nations Committee presented the name of Joseph S. Gershman for secretary. This nomination was ap¬ proved by the membership as was the re-election of Samuel
A. Marcus
for treasurer.
(continued
on
page
2)
Officers
Joseph S. Gershman Secretary Elect
Phillip Goldsmith Retiring Vice-President Rabbi
Ramaz
Joseph H. Lookstein will preach this Sabbath at 11:00 A.M. "STORMERS
OF HEAVEN"
2
KEH1LATH
JESHURUN
BULLETIN
THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRANTS
Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Gross
(left photo) and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shulsky and Joseph Roth look on. ANNUAL MEETING
(continued from Dues
Increase
page
1)
Voted
the
In
course of his presidential Max J. Etra produced the second major surprise of the even¬ ing. He explained that the budget of the congregation had increased by almost 50% in the past six years.
report,
Rosen
(right photo) being presented with citations by Max J. Etra,
the inevitable conclusion of the Board of Trustees that an upward revision of the dues was, therefore, impera¬ tive. At the conclusion of the report, our esteemed trustee, A. Milton
Brown, solution:
presented the following
iation
posal
should go into effect with the dues billing period beginning
honored. read
October
Goldsmith impressive citations for Dr. and
Mrs. Mrs.
Samuel Gross and for Mr. and Samuel Rosen, who were ob¬
1,
1960."
The response of the congregation was immediate and most understand¬
ing.
Having
heard
the
increase,
and
the reasons for having been in-
of
single members, which
now
was
up
Report Available Copies of the 1960 Report on Activities of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, which were distributed
ing, If
to
$75.00, should become
at
the Annual Meet¬
available desire a the
upon request.
copy synagogue
comparable congregation in our neighborhood, the membership voted the increase in dues unanimously. any
Anniversarians Presented
members
following the
with accepted pTacwho were observing
New members
(standing
the
Mr.
congregation
A.
were
Phillip
serving their run.
the thirtieth anniversary of membership in Kehilath Jeshu¬
Dr. Isidore Givner and Mr. Jacob
J.
Elected
The following trustees were elect¬ ed for three-year terms on the Board of Trustees of the congregation: Harry W. Baumgarten, A. Milton Brown, Israel Cummings, Aaron H. Onish, Oscar Perlberger, Joseph Roth, Elliott W.
Siegel, and Aaron J. Simon.
Memorial In
In' accordance
tice,
with
Trustees
please office.
formed that the dues of our congre¬ gation is still lower than that of
Members of the congregation enjoying the collation
Meeting.
you
contact
$100.; that the dues of special members, which up to now has been $75., should become $100.; that the dues of ,Junior Members,
Annual
are
important anniversaries of their affil¬
Rosenblum, both observing their twenty-fifth anniversary of member¬ ship were presented by Joseph Roth. The members greeted the celebrants with enthusiasm and the president presented to each an appropriate cer¬ tificate commemorating the event.
Activities
re¬
"Resolved that the membership dues of regular members, which is now $150., should become $200.; that the membership dues
Elgin
which up to now was $25., should become $50.; and that this pro¬
He showed how the activities of the
congregation had been steadily ex¬ panding in many areas. He reported
as
the
to
the Departed
keeping with years,
a
our
custom
over
brief Memorial Service
(continued
on
page
3)
(standing) being presented by Hon. George Postel microphone).
next to
KEHILATH
held
was
those
for
page
of
2)
the
were
chanted the Memorial Prayer while the entire assemblage stood in reverence and tribute. Cohen
Adult
Institute
Ceremony One of the most impressive fea¬ tures of this Annual Meeting was the presentation of eighty six mem¬ bers of our congregational family who attended regularly at least one course
The
in
our
Adult Institute this year.
presentation
was
Haskel Lookstein students for their
learning
and
for
made by Rabbi
who
cited
these
pursuit of Jewish their efforts to
horizons. broaden their intellectual The students rose during the presen¬ tation
which Ramaz
and
they
were
so
given the acclaim,
richly deserved.
Membership Meeting
upon
his
elected: Elias M. Black, Morris S. GalI-
Joseph S. Gershman, Alexander Gross, Morton Kamerman, Oscar Perlberger, and Ira F. Weisman. Joseph E. Adler, Max Sadinoff, and Elgin Shulsky were elected Associate Trus¬
er,
the
in
8:30
evening, social
May
hall
of
24,
at
the syna¬
meeting
twenty first year Men's
Club.
will conclude the of activity of the
New
members
will
be
inducted, a presidential report will be delivered, a slate of officers will be presented, and committee chair¬ men
will be announced.
an
of the Division of Scientific Re¬ search of the American Jewish Com¬
ector
address
Ladies
Invited
The
and
men
by Dr. Marshall Sklare
women
Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein conclud¬ ed the meeting with his "closing remarks" which have become one of the
delightful and welcome features Meeting. In his brief talk, the Rabbi commented upon the family character of our congregation and upon the good fellowship which prevails among the members. the Annual
The warmth and friendship of which the Rabbi spoke were evident at the elaborate buffet reception which followed the meeting. Those who were there for the first time realized what our veteran members have known all
is, indeed,
along—Kehilath Jesha happy family.
of the
gregation will certainly want from Dr. Sklare, who, in to being a creative scholar, recognized as an outstanding His treatment of
The highlight of the meeting will be
American
mittee.
gogue.
The
an
Group." He is, at present, the Dir¬
is
a
most
of all
con¬
to hear addition is also
lecturer. timely subject
worthy of the interest and
cern
con¬
readers.
our
the
subject: "Religion and Ethnic Voting—Trends and Implications", The public is becoming increasingly aware of the problems which attend on
Bloc
the choice of candidates in terms of their religious affiliation. These prob¬ lems, which have been lying in a
relatively dormant state since 1928, have recently been raised in connec¬ tion
with
Kennedy
the
for
bid
the
of
Senator
John
Presi¬
Democratic
WITHIN
Sklare will discuss this subject in its historical perspective and with reference to future trends. He brings to the subject the viewpoint of sci¬ entific scholarship as a specialist in
racial, ethnic, and religious groups. Our lecturer, who was educated at Northwestern, Chicago and Columbia Universities, is the author of "Con¬ servative
ligious
Judaism—An
Movement,"
American
book
a
Re¬
Weiss.
Warmest
—
greetings to Dr. and Mrs.
Abram J. Abeloff and Mr. Martin E. de Graaff. Member in the News
Congratulations Associate Trustee
upon cratic
of in
to
Sessions
Judge Postel is
the
Court
of
Our
elections.
SISTERHOOD
attend its
the Social
Hall
special guest will be
RABBI JOSEPH
of
New
now
Domestic
Monday afternoon, May 16th in
esteemed
our
Hon.
C^losincj cjCunclieon ^llleelincf This
—
York
Justice Relations. a
We extend to him our best wishes for success in the coming November
KEHILATH JESHURUN
to
and Mrs.
George Postel his nomination by the Demo¬ Party, for Justice of the Court
General
State.
which
has made a profound impression in Jewish academic circles. He is the editor of the recent volume, "The
FAMILY
Birthdays Many happy returns of the day to Alexander Gross, Mrs. Jack Lefkowitz, Hermann Merkin, Mrs. Louis Olshan, Jacob P. Shulman, Mrs. Max L. Som, Mrs. Ruth Wax, and George Anniversaries
Nomination.
OUR
—
cordially invites its members and friends
tees.
urun
Tuesday
on
Jews—Social Patterns of
Dr.
arrival. Nominations for trustees were then presented. The following were
of
The Annual Meeting of the Men's Club of the congregation will be held
dential
The Ramaz Membership Corporation held a brief meeting which was pre¬ sided over by A. Phillip Goldsmith, chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ramaz School. Mr. Goldsmith call¬ ed attention to the report of Ramaz activities which was contained in the booklet of reports which had been
presented to each member
3
POLITICS AT MEN'S CLUB MEETING MAY 24th
congre¬
taken from us. Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein delivered touching eulogies for Esther Cooperman, Pauline Garfein, Samuel Gold¬ berg, Maxwell Heckler, Pauline Mess¬ ing, Abraham Poust, Sarah Rosentover and Sadie Siegel. Cantor Joseph who
gation
BULLETIN
DR. MARSHALL SKLARE TO DISCUSS RELIGION AND
ANNUAL MEETING
(continued from
JESHURUN
H.
Luncheon will be served
LOOKSTEIN
at
12:30
o'clock
JESHURUN
KEHILATH
4
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun 85th Street New York 28, N. Y.
117-25
East
The
Rabbi
Ritual Director Exec. Director
Rosenberg
Joseph Glatt
Officers of the Congregation President
Max J. Etra
Book
of
Remembrance
SATURDAY, 7:00 P.M.
goes
Friday, May 20th. If you have not yet informed the office of the names of those whom you wish to memorialize, please do so without delay. No names will be entered without authorization by you. In ord¬ er to avoid disappointment, please notify the office of your wishes. to
Ass't Rabbi
Haskel Lookstein Israel D.
K. J. CALENDAR
Final Notice
Editor
Joseph Glatt Synagogue Officials Joseph H. Lookstein
BULLETIN
Sabbath Afternoon Class
press on
Ethics of the Fathers
MONDAY, 12:30 P.M. Sisterhood Closing Meeting Social Hall 9
Vice-President
Joseph Roth Samuel A. Marcus
Treasurer
Joseph S. Gershman Secretary Elgin Shulsky Pres., Men's Club Mrs. Meyer Texon Pres., Sisterhood
Talmud Class
Sponsored by the Class Mothers
Synagogue Library
Monday, May 16—19
•
10:30
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
1245
6:15
A.M.-5:00
P.M.
Bargains Galore
-
MONDAY
SATURDAY
Group I Synagogue Library
-
•
Proceeds To
9:00
Morning
Ramaz
Weekly Portion: Emor
MAY 23
haSefer
Am
Lexington Avenue
FRIDAY*
Evening
WEDNESDAY, 8:00 P.M.
RAMAZ BAZAAR
TUESDAY, MAY 24th Men's Club Annual Dinner
Scholarship Fund
Leviticus
21.1-24,23 Haftorah: Ezekiel 44,15-31
Evening
7:50
...
Conclusion of Sabbath DAILY
8:40
SERVICES
Morning
7:30 8:30 6:15
.
Sunday Morning Evening *Sabbath
before
Candles
sunset.
our
schedule
6:15
P.M.
jclapel Funeral
kindled
twenty minutes Those, however, who conform to
of
Riverside
are
ushering in the Sabbath at light candles at that hour.
ROSENTHAL, Director
KLEIN
16—ROSE
RUBIN
1 7—HARRIS
370 AMSTERDAM
NEW
YORK TR
BERNARD
ROSENBLUM
1 8—MARY
18—JOSEPH
M.
over
Closed
COAN
20—HELEN
few
days. We record them with sin¬
cere
regrets. name
of
A.
Milton
Brown
inadvertently omitted from the
was
Meeting. The
24, N. Y.
and
4-6843
in
25 years
Saturdays
names
of Gerald
S.
Kaufman
Joseph Roth
the list of
were not included Passover relief donors.
The name of Joseph Schlang was excluded from the list of those who
Serving the Congregation
WEISS
1 8—ETHEL METZGER 19—BETTY
AVENUE
Near 78th Street
GREEN
18—EDWARD
OMISSIONS
sors
HEFFNER
16-MINA
Alfred.
list of Father and Son Minyan spon¬ in our booklet of congregational activities distributed at the Annual
Monuments
OKUN
16-HERSH
son,
RECENT
The
LIPSTADT MEMORIAL COMPANY
BAUM POFCHER
on
number of omissions have been called to our attention in the past
ROTHENSTEIN
14—MARCUS
1 6—JACOB
Kaplan
ruf" of their
A
ENdicott 2-6600 CHARLES
Saturday will be by Dr. and Mrs. Harry the occasion of the "auf-
Directors
May 15—GOLDIE 16—MINNIE
sponsored
HOSTS
this
Kiddush
76th ST. AND AMSTERDAM AVENUE
should also
YAHRZEITS
KIDDUSH
The
Open Sundays
REINHOLD
performed Jewry Duty. Our apologies for our omissions. Our
gratitude for their commissions.
CONDOLENCES We extend to our ow,
our
sincere condolences
upon
Sidney Flatthe loss of his beloved
father, and to our devoted member Abraham Mandel, upon the loss of his beloved father. to
the
Almighty
may
spare
them
further grief for many years to come.
JEWRY BOX
LAST WEEK HENRY M.
THIS WEEK JOSEPH
A.
JOSEPH SCHOENFELD
JOSEPH
ROTH
M.
REM
LEON
LOEB SHEPARD
ELGIN
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended the bereaved families. We pray
that
THE
devoted member,
Thank you
PERLMAN
SIGALL
SHULSKY
for
your
cooperation
in
helping to maintain the Daily Minyan.
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