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VOL. 44
HOUSTON. TEXAS
SEPTEMBER It, 1S4I
NUMBER tl
ISRAEL’S PREMIER OUTLIRES PROBLEMS WHICH Hoastoa Rabbis Ta
JEWISH STATE MUST SOLVE DURING HEW YEAR Participate la Holiday
By A. schwarz Radio Program
TEL AVIV. (JTA)—Israel Premier David Ben Gurion
issued a Roah Hash an ah message to the Jews of the world
pointing out the accomplishments of the Jewish state
during the past year and outlining some of the problems
which must be solved in the coming months. The address
was broadcast throughout Israel.
“A thousand years of antagonism to Jewry has not
ceased even after the establishment of the state/' he de-
clared. "To this very day there exist opponents against
the very soul of Israel —Jewry's right to return to its
homeland—and opponents against the very heart of the
stale—the eternal capital of Jerusalem. We will not forget
that vf found understanding, goodwill and friends in the
East and the West hi our liber-
ation struggle, which is great
corroboration that our struggle
is just.”
The Premier underlined the
difficulties and basic problems
which are yet to be solved: re-
settlement; immigration; rehab-
ilitation „ of the desert areas;
housing for immigrants; the
high cost of living and the en-
couragement of foreign capital
investments in Israel. He em-
phasized that “above all stands
the security problem, for which
past year we have increased
our population by 260,000,” and
the total population of the coun
try is now 957,000, he reported.
He also listed the fact that 130
new settlements were establish-
ed—58 by new immigrants and
13 by war veterans — while
the arable lands of the coun-
try have been increased by 400-
000 dunams, approximately
100,000 acres.
In summation, he declared
that “the present generation
the defense army stands guard" wrtt not retreat m me ia$e or
with strength and determina-
tion.
“Despite our difficulties we
greet the advent of the new
year with a powerful confi-
dence in our strength and our
possibilities,” he added. “In the
its problems, but will accomp-
lish its mission fully, with love,
confidence and trust in the Al-
mighty. This will be a new
year of immigration, settlement,
building, work, progress, secu-
(Continued on Page 5)
The opening meeting of the
Houston Chapter of Hadassah
drew an estimated crowd of 800
with the program meeting with
the approval of the entire audi-
ence. Held on Tuesday evening,
September 27 at Temple Emanu
El, the Hadassah presented four
recent visitors to Israel in a
symposium. A question and ans-
wer period followed the princi-
pal addresses.
The meeting was opened with
the reading of the Hadassah
prayer by Mrs. Robt. I. Kahn.
Mrs. Frank Hamovit, president
of the local chapter, greeted the
members and friends and made
several announcements. On a
motion that further business be
dispensed with for the evening,
Mrs. Bernard Slipakoff, pro-
gram chairman, introduced D.
H. White, editor of the Jewish
Herald-Voice, who served as
moderator.
Rabbi Wm. S. Malev, the
first speaker, gave an account
of his impressions concerning
the religious life as he observ-
ed it in Israel. While the ma-
jority were not overly religious,
he stated, there was a religious
atmosphere surrounding all of
Israel. He gave a number of
HADASSAH IHITIAL MEETIHG OF THE SEAS0H
ISRAEL SYMPOSIUM DRAWS URGE AUDIEHCE
interesting incidents and ob-
servations.
Jacob Geller, a student at
Rice Institute, was the second
speaker and gave a student’s
viewpoint He was greatly im-
pressed with the spirit of the
people and looked to a great
future for the new nation.
Nicholas Rose, a non-Jewish
visitor, in Israel to study the
water potential for Tel Aviv,
spoke concerning the problems
of water and what water meant
to the future of Israel.
Mrs. Leah Goot, a past pres-
ident of the Hadassah Region,
vividly described her impres-
sions of Israel and her interest
in the people and places. Her
enthusiasm was contagious and
the audience interest never
wavered an instant during her
address. She felt that in Israel
the Jewish people had found
the realities of their dreams and
the fruition of their hopes and
desires.
The question and answer per-
iod brought forth some interest-
ing discussion and the meeting
was closed with the singing of
Hatikvah and the Star Spangl-
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For the first time in the his-
tory of Houston’s Jewish com-
munity, all of the five major
Synagogues in Houston and its
Rabbis will participate in a
community-wide Holiday radio
program on Sunday, October 2,
from 3:30 to 4:30 p. m., over
Station KTRH.
A review of the significance
of all the Holy Days of this
season, with illustrations from
the characteristic synagogue
music for each of the festivals
will be given, with the follow-
ing participating:
Selichos—Rabbi Max Land-
man.
Rosh Hashanah—Rabbi Robt.
I. Kahn.
Shabbat Shuvah — Rabbi
Max Geller and Cantor Philip
Gorodetzer.
Yom Kippur—Rabbi Wm. S.
Malev and Cantor George Wag-
ner.
Sukkos—Dr. Hyman Judah
Schachtel. _ ____
All are urged to tune in this
Sunday, October 2, and listen
to this unique program.
Catchmaii Is
With Spirit Of Israels
On 4th Visit Tt Israel
Returning from his fourth
trip to Israel, Morris Catch-
man is more optimistic con-
cerning its future than ever.
An ardent Zionist leader in the
community for a great number
of years, Mr. Catchman estab-
lished a factory in Israel some
years ago and on this present
trip made plans for enlarging
the plant and tripling the out-
put of mattresses and springs
which he manufactures.
“The greatest need at the
present time in Israel is the in-
vestment of foreign capital.
This should be privately in-
vested and when private in-
vestments will come in at a ra-
pid rate it will improve the
economic possibilities to a
great extent.
“Individual enterprise is lim
ited at this time. There is lit-
tle outside capital and this
means that a great number of
middle men are forgotten. I
have faith in the future of Is-
rael and I am making plans to
increase my business holdings
there. Things will work out all
right”
Asked how he found condi-
tions, he said that at first the
people complained, then brag-
ged about Israel. They feel
their freedom and show their
enthusiasm by their actions.
The austerity program is work-
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CONG. ADATH EMETH. Cleburne and Ennis Streets: Memorial
Services al Cemetery, Oc+. 2, from 10 a. m. to 12 noon.
Eel Nidre. October 2, at rundown. Tom Kippur Berries Oct. S, at
6:30 a. m. Yiskor at 11:30 a. m. Rabbi Max Landman's garment
"The Eternal People."
CONG. ADATH ISRAEL. S815 Live Oak: Kol Nidre. Oct 2, at
sundown.
Yem Kippur Service. Oct. 3, at 7:30 a. m. Yiskor at 11:30 a. m.
Rev. Sam Israel and Cantor A. J. Mints will officiate.
TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL. Holman and Austin: Kol Nidre. Oc-
tober 2, at 8 p. m.
Yom Kippur Service. Oct. 3, at 10 a. m. Children's Service. I p.
m. Memorial Service. 4 p. m.
CONG. BETH YE8HUHUN. Conservative Services at the Music
Hall.
Memorial Service. Oct. 2. 2 p. m. at Adath Yeshurun Cemetery,
and at 3 p. m., at the Beth El Cemetery.
Kol Nidre. Oct. 2 at 7:30 p. m. Rabbi Wm. S. Malev will speak on
"The Power of a Great Tradition."
Yom Kippur Service Oct. 3, at 8:00 a. m. Yiskor at 11:30 a. m.
Orthodox Services at Chr.rtres and Clay, conducted by Rabbi,
Abiaham Ri-.biriowitz. Kol Nidre. Oct 2, at 6 p. m. Tee
Service. Monday, Oct 3, at 7:00 a. m. Yiskor at 12:30 p. m.
BETH JACOB CONG.. Cleburne and Hamilton Streets:
Kol Nidre, Oct. 2, at sundown.
Yom Kippur Service. Oct 3, at 8 a. m. Yiskor at 11:30 a. m.
CONG. EMANU EL. 1500 Sunset Boulevard:
Memorial Service, Emanu El Memorial Path, Oct 2, 2 p. m.
Kol Nidre. Oct. 2, at 8 p. m. Rabbi Robt L Kahn will speak oo:
The Massage of Kol Nidse.
Yom Kippur Service. Oct 3, at 10 a. m. Rabbi Kahn's sermon:
The Drama of Life. Children's serviee at 2 p. m. Memorial Ser-
vice at 3:45 p. m. _____
"STAY STB0HG FOB HBAEL" ZOA MB—
CAMPAIGN TO BE HELD SUHDAY 0CT0BEH ltd
Houston Zionists will launch
their one-day membership en-
rollment drive this Sunday, Oc-
tober 2, 1949, at 8:30 a. m. Sev-
eral hundred volunteer workers
will be dispatched from the
Jewish Community Center in a
concerted city-wide campaign
for renewed membership in the
ZOA. Along with the drive a
Zionist census will be taken.
“In unity there is strength,”
declared Nathan Colish, Mem-
bership Chairman. “That is why
at this crucial period In the in-
fancy of the State of Israel —
at this time when Jerusalem is
at stake—we seek a large ac-
tive membership in the Hous-
ton Zionist District. We are
confident that Houston Jewry
will bade us In this effort to
ing a hardship on the people,
this score because there is no
but they do not complain on
black market and all people
are equal when it comes to ra-
tioned items.
While not agreeing with the
philosophy of the Labor Gov-
ernment, Mr. Catchman does
not disagree. He feds the gov-
ernment is doing what it can,
but that it has a tremendous
job to do and the problems will
have to be met one by one.
On the whole, Mr. Catchman
said, “I found it much better at
this time than on my previous
visits.”
“stay strong for Israel."
Morris Wolf, Membership
Committee Co-Chairman, is in
charge of recruiting workers
for the Sunday morning house
canvass. If you wish to assist
please call him at FA-5523. Na-
than Segal is in charge of pub-
licity, Jack J. Forman, Treas-
urer, will be in charge of fin-
ances.
Dr. Marcus Levinson, Presi-
dent of the Southwest Zionist
Region, states that the Houston
drive has caught the attention
of the entire Region and has
become an inspiring example
for other cities to follow.
A letter with a check en-
closed is being mailed this week.
Have your check made out and
ready for the Sunday morning
call of the campaign workers.
The Houston Zionist Member-
ship committee is making this
appeal to each of you: this
Sunday — the day before Yom
Kippur — when our hearts are
filled with emotion — let us
not turn our backs on the new
State of land. They are fight-
ing with all their strength a-
gainst those enemies who would
dismember her while she is
still in her creative stage. By
renewing our Zionist member-
ship and remaining strong we
reaffirm our solemn pledge that
we will not forget Jerusalem,
nor will we forget the land of
our brethren.
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