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6 THE WISCONSIN JEWISH CHRONICLE May 6, 1932 Lebedeff and Blank, Yiddish Stars, At Davidson ing the University of the Jewish students. During the disturbances at the Technical school six Jews were seriously injured. Jewish Position In Latvia Is Most Fortunate In Eastern Europe DAVIDSON PRESENTING community fails to take advantage of the excellent cultural opportunities at its disposal due to the lack of unity which exists among its leaders, very often a lack of unity based on purely personal grounds. There is much shadow in Jewish life in Latvia, notwithstanding which, however, it is perhaps the most fortunate country for Jews in East Europe. Would the Jews but unite their fronts, they could accomplish much for their own well being.

American Merchant Invests in Palestine Colony New York, An indication of the rapid growth of interest in settlement by American Jews in Palestine is seen in the announcement that Max Hirsch, head of a chain of shoe stores, of Far Rockaway, Long Island, is investing a total of $30,000 to buy land in tha colony of Gan-Yavneh, Palestine, where he will develop orange and banana orchards, according to the New York Achooza Aleph, co-operative society which administers Ra-ananah and through whom Mr. Hirsch is making his investment. Mr. Hirsch has acquired 100 dunams (30 acres) in the colony. The Achooza Aleph, through its officials in Palestine, will plant the orchards and cultivate their development.

It is expected that within five years at the maximum, but probably within three, the plantation will be ready. Mr. Hirsch will then move to Palestine A Leon Blank and Aaron Lebedeff EMINENT YIDDISH STARS IN "The Great Miracle" 3 A Light Operetta with Cast of 30 Artists with Excellent Musical Score. Direct From 22 Weeks Run At National Theater, New York Mon. May 9 and will be accompanied by his fam $.

If? Mi i A i rf tmwmtmmtm njummnnf in nnm Mflti MMmmmwmmmmmmimm ily, comprising seven people. Jewish Students Attacked By Nazis in Vienna Technical School Rabbi Baron and Wife to Spend Five Months in Europe New York. (J.T.A.) The Jews of Milwaukee have been meeting the economic crisis in a spirit of courage and fine morale, Dr. Joseph L. Baron, rabbi of Temple Emanu-El of Milwaukee stated when interviewed on his departure with Mrs.

Baron on the "Saturnia" for a five months' trip abroad. Rabbi Baron plans five months of research in Jewish folklore in Poland, Egypt, Palestine and Germany. Rabbi Baron has been studying Jewish lore for years and recently received a doctor of philosophy degree from the University of Chicago for a treatise on "Jewish Folk Religion," soon to be published in book form. Rabbi Baron's trip is to be a combined wedding journey. Mrs.

Baron was formerly Bernice Judith Singer, of Buffalo, N. Y. Not only have the Milwaukee Jews been undaunted by the depression but, Dr. Baron said, they have even enlarged their activities, having added a new Jewish center to the community, and have generally maintained a fine standard of communal activity. Vienna.

(J.T.A.) Nazi students celebrated their election victory by baiting Jews in the Technical High School and beating all students whose countenances appeared to be Semitic. The Nazis locked the doors to prevent their victims from escaping The university authorities are cooperating with the police in an effort to prevent any recurrence of the attacks at the University of Vienna. The Nazis have declared a week to be set aside for the purpose of clear- At 8:15 P. M. rrict'i 50c.

$1.00, $1.50. Tick-pt may bo nccurpd at box nfllcv of theater and Tenenbaum'n, 008 W. Walnut street. Dranova, and a large ensemble of singers and dancers under the personal direction of the composer. The plot unfolds an interesting romance based on a legend dating back to the beginning of the 19th century, when the Jews of Poland were at the mercy of the wealthy and titled rulers who persecuted them at the slightest provocation.

It concerns a Jewish tailor who is forced to substitute his new-born baby daughter for the dead child of a Polish count to save the Jews of that village from massacre. The play provides both Blank and Lebedeff with excellent new roles that enables them to display their unusual versatility. Aaron Lebedoff and Leon Blank, popular Jewish stage favorites and their entire National Theater supporting company, direct from New York, will make their joint debut in Milwaukee this season as guest artists of the Davidson theater for only one performance, on Monday evening, May 9. They will be seen here in "The Great Miracle," a colorful and tuneful new Yiddish operetta by Herman Wohl and A. Blum, which ran for 20 weeks as the outstanding Yiddish musical hit of the current season.

The original cast is headed by Lucy Levin, and also includes Isadore Feld, Boris Rosenthal, Peter Graf, Sam Gertler, Sally Schorr, Paula Kleida, Nadya To Permit Refusal to Accept Goods on Sabbath Jewish Women of America, an organization with headquarters at 103 Park avenue, New York. It will take the form of an Encyclopedia of Jewish Women, with Rebekah Kohut and Es-telle M. Sternberger as editors. The announcement stated that the encyclopedia would record all facts relating to the achievements and programs of Jewish women's organiza Riga. (J.T.A.) Latvia is very often held up as an example to other countries because of the supposed autonomy enjoyed by its national minorities.

While it is true that Jewry there lives under much better conditions than in some other East European countries, they are a long distance from the attainment of complete autonomy and the creation of a central government recognized community. Jewish autonomy in Latvia may very accurately be described as school autonomy. In this field alone, have opportunities been given to the Jews to achieve independence. No organized Jewish Kehillah exists in Latvia even today. For this state of affairs the ewish populace must be censured as well as the government.

It may very well be that the fault lies in the community's lack of persistence toward this end. It may be said for the Latvian government that it respects the rights of the national minorities. From the very first day of its own autonomy, Latvia has recognized the need of establishing a modus vivendi with regard to its national minorities. The Latvian minorities play an important role in the political life of the country. Very often they hold the balance in the formation of the government.

Neither the Right or Left Wing parties are able to form a government without the participation of the national minorities. This accounts in large part for the fact that the Latvian political parties make every endeavor to maintain amicable relations with the minorities. It is greatly to be regretted, however, that there is the same disunity in the small Latvian parliamentary group as there is in other countries. There are, in all, four Jewish deputies, one representing the Agudath Israel, one the Zeire Zion, and two the 1 Mizrachi. Yet this small group seems unable to work together harmoniously.

The single Jewish deputy representing the Bund is a member of the Latvian Social-Democratic Club. The Jewish deputies conduct individual policies. For the most part the Jewish deputies are concerned with lobbying for certain personal enterprises. This lobbying was first introduced by the Agudath representative, Dubin, who in this field has displayed considerable energy and initiative. In this way, Deputy Dubin assured the continuance of his mandate.

The example of Dubin was followed by the other Jewish deputies, not excepting even the Bundist representative. This policy may have some advantages in isolated cases, but it has its tremendous drawbacks since it takes very little cognizances of the welfare of the Jewish populace as a whole. That the political parties reckon with the Jewish minority can best be seen from the fact that a post in the cabinet has twice 'been offered the Mizrachi Deputy, Rabbi Novack. It is, however, often advisable not to accept such invitations, however tempting they may be. Economic Position Not Good The economic position of Latvia is for from satisfactory.

For the most part, Latvia is an agricultural country, and in the industrial field, both foreign and local, it is not in a position to compete with other countries. The Social-Democrats, at one time, wanted to introduce a government monopoly on grain, since the price was so cheap, believing that in this way the government could regulate the price. This proposal evoked considerable opposition since a government monopoly on flax had not brought very great satisfaction. Lettland is divided into three parts: Courland, Liplad and Litgalien. In Courland Jews have lived with a fair degree of prosperity from time immemorial.

At present, however, Courland is suffering a severe agricultural crisis, which seriously affects the Jews. In Lipland there are many prosperous Jews, but an equal number of impoverished Jews. As example of this situation is the fact that 12,000 of the 40,000 Jewish population of Riga, receive assistance from the Jewish communal institutions. The most backward section of Latvia is Let-galien, formerly one of the most prosperous provinces in the country. The most extraordinary poverty has existed in this region since Latvia became an independent country.

It is true that taxes are very high, Widow of Rabbi Jos. Silverman Reported Dead New York. (J.T.A.) Mrs. Henrietta Block Silverman, widow of the Rev. Dr.

Joseph Silverman, who was for 34 years rabbi of Temple Emanu-El, died at her residence here. Mrs. Silverman was living in Galveston, Texas, when she was married to Dr. Silverman on December 5, 1886. Her husband was then rabbi of Temple Israel in Galveston.

Two years later he was called to this city as junior rabbi of Temple Emanu-El. His death occurred less than two years ago, on July 26, 1930, within a month of his 70th birthday. Until comparatively recently Mrs. Silverman had for many years aided many charitable and community undertakings. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs.

Jos. Michaelis, Mrs. Bernard L. Campe, Mrs. Edwin Gluck and Mrs.

Herbert Siegel. MUTUAL The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle reaps its reward in the satisfaction of remaining a clean publication, which justifies the full confidence of its readers and tions in the United States, scholarly articles on the position of woman in Judaism and in Jewish life, and de tailed information on the accomplish ments of Jewish women in every walk of life. Those who are serving on the Ad Berlin. (J.T.A.) Jewish firms in the future may refuse to accept goods delivered them on the Sabbath without being liable for payment for additional freight or storage duties, it was announced. The announcement, made by the League for the Observance of the Sabbath, states that this has been made possible through an agreement reached between them and the German railways.

The Shomre Sabbath undertook representations with the Railway representatives and pointed out that Jewish firms desirous of observing the Sabbath are unable to do so because of the fear of the high costs involved in refusing acceptance of goods delivered on the Sabbath. The railway authorities stated that they cannot make a special rule in connection with observing Jews. They expressed their willingness, however, to refund any monies demanded by them for a second delivery or storage over the week-end. visory Editorial Board include Mrs. M.

C. Sloss of San Francisco, honor ary vice-president of the National Council of Jewish Women; Mrs. Mau rice Steinfeld of St. Louis, president of the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods; Mrs. Edward Jacobs of New York City, president of the Ha MOREY P.

HORWITZ MOVES TO NEW STORE dassah; Mrs. Samuel Spiegel of New York City, president of the Women's League of the United Synagogue of America; and Mrs. Herbert S. Gold stein of New York City, president of the Woman's Branch of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of Announcement has been made by Morey P. Horwitz, of the removal of their fur store to newer, more modern and commodious quarters at 2479 S.

Kinnickinnic avenue in the Avalon Theatre building and only two and one-half blocks south of their former location. Chronicle advertisers are worthy of YOUR confidence. America. CLASSIFIED Mrs. Kohut and Mrs.

Sternberg-er to Edit Jewish Women's Encyclopedia New York. Plans for the first comprehensive publication of facts relating to the work of American Jewish womanhood, have been announced by lliSMilslll! ROOM FOR RENT Nicely famished room, suitable for one or two persons, with small private family. Near bus and car lines. Call Hopkins 3374-31. Ma Showing Development of Free Loan Society Work of American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee in Poland and American Jewish Leaders Who Are Aiding in Effort to Rehabilitate Millions of Destitute Jews in Eastern and Central Europe fr, Is '4 Vf Helping the Jew to help himself is the major task of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee in its effort to rehabilitate millions of Jews in Eastern and Central Europe, who are now in desperate straits.

In Poland alone the Committee reports that relief, medical and child care and social reconstructive activities are being carried on in 835 cities, towns and hamlets, having Jewish population of more than three hundred. An important part of the Committee's welfare program was the establishment of free loan societies in 1926. Since that time 759 such institutions have been organized, which in six years of existence have already extended loans totalling $9,800,000 to 873,000 borrowers. Last year 165,000 loans were made amounting to almost $2,000,000. As a result of these loans, hundreds of thousands of heads of families were enabled "to get on their feet" and earn livelihoods for themselves and dependents.

The present financial crisis has created a serious situation among the Jews of Poland, causing much misery and suffering. Aid from American Jewry is urgentlv needed at this timp and steps are being taken under MOREY P. HORWITZ Morey P. Horwitz, head of the bearing his name, has been well-known in the fur business of for the past eleven years. Be tne leaaersnip ot Kaooi jonan ts.

wise, oi new xur vjii.y, ric sufficient funds to permit the Committee to carry on its social welfare and economic program abroad at least on a minimum scale. The map printed alongside indicates the widesrarad development of the free loan activity in Poland alone. FELIX M. WA RBURX3 fore going into business for himself, he was associated with some of the most exclusive fur shops in Milwaukee and has developed a comprehensive knowledge of the fur business, both in the art and style of producing the finest fur garments. Mr.

Horwitz was with Reel's for five years just prior to opening his own shop. So popular has his shop become that he was forced to seek larger quarters possessing facilities to render complete service in every department of the fur business to the women of Milwaukee. In his new location he has increased his storage facilities so that he is able to offer complete service in the storage, of fur. garments during the sunimer months, at ian exceedingly modest storage fee. "We are now able to extend a complete fur service," said Mr.

Horwitz. "The repairing department of our shop is as complete a unit as can be found in any shop in Milwaukee. We can guarantee to turn out excellent work in repairing, remodeling, and re-glazing of your fur coats. In short, we can truthfully boast of as well equipped a fur shop as can be found in the city. Most important of all, however, is the fact that we are now able to display to Milwaukee women a large selection of the latest fur creations.

We are always in intimate touch with the fur fashion centers from which emanate the latest modes in fur creations. I extend a cordial invitation to the women of Milwaukee to inspect our new shop. We shall be very happy to personally conduct our patrons and visitors through our new shop." but few records exist of families evicted because of failure to meet their assessments. The happiest development in Jewish life in Latvia relates to Jewish school autonomy. The government has never attempted to introduce assimilation-ist methods in the school of the minorities.

In former years, Jewish youth in Latvia were exposed to the Russian and German educational influences. This situation has radically changed since Latvia became an independent state. Today, 65 per cent of the Jewish children of school age are enrolled in Yiddish and Hebrew schools. Russian Jewish children atT tend schools where Russian is the language of instruction. Education in Latvia is free and the government therefore maintains both the Yiddish and the Hebrew elementary schools.

The situation is a little different with regard to the schools of higher education. Each minority has the right to conduct one gymnasium at government expense. In 1920, for technical reasons, a Jewish gymnasium, with Yiddish as the language of instruction, was opened in Riga. A private gymnasium, with Hebrew as the language of instruction was opened later and has twice as many pupils. In addition there is an Agudath gymnasium and a Jewish trade school.

The ewish theatre in Riga receives an annual government subsidy which until recently amounted to $9,000. Because of the depression this subsidy has been cut to $7,000. It is regrettable that the Jewish -r- i i ..4 GEORGE NAUMBURG, JAMES N. ROSENBERG. H.

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