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THE JEWISH HE1ALD-VOICE
October 10, 1940
Home Defense
The Jewish C oramanity Center
is la the ferefrent ef the Nstienal
Defense Prefram and la serving
in the frewt line ef defease fer
iqrlelalnf a health morale among
•ar people and a wholesome un-
animity threagheet the entire
Ilaere are several ways ef ap-
proaching Use defense problem
aa si not all types ef dictatorship
and fifth relemn" activities. The
papers rover rather felly the
afmy. navy, and conscription
plans We read a great deal
4ho-jt "the participation of tn-
dpotry." Bat we also know that
the fall of many of the Ceropean
>o on tries was doe to the con-
fusion and lack of common par-
p»se of the general etttsenry.
The Center has a great Job to
do in oar own defease program.
B bringing to oar people In this
critical hoar a sense of mental
severity and an inspiration to re-
tain a balanced normal life, In a
hectic world, keeping as its bea-
epa light the torch of democracy,
the know that every Jewish resi-
dent unqualifiedly sepperts a pro-
cram that will keep as free from
the infiltration of any type of
Hitlerian doctrines.
Wo appeal to yoa to enlist in
this tanse through membership
ip the Jewish Cemmanity Center.
IB Is Jant as important to be af-
■liated with the Center and to
participate in its program to help
fct’ILD FOR AMERICA as It Is
so work in the other important
phases of the National Defense
program. Tear membership
makes this program psasible. For-
ward year membership does
promptly to the Center.
—Reprinted from
The Yonkers (N Y.) Center News
BOWLING LEAGUE
HIGHLIGHTS
MONDAY. OCTOBER 7, 1>M
Results of Matches
Three straight' Kagan and
Rudy defeated Shoe's.
Two out of three: Houston Ath-
letic Club defeated Topek Pro-
duce M M Society defeated A.
iL A; Zindler's defeated Aleph
■aPabots; and Beth El Men's Club
ilefwated Beth Israel Brotherhood.
ltt and Over Single Games
Warren Blank. Shoe's, 220-185;
Kaplan Finkelstein. Kagan and
Rudy. 215; Dr. M. W. Alexander,
Kagan and Rudy. 201-199; Sid.
Laufman. Topek. 198-192; Morry
Pendrick. Houston Athletic Club.
198; Issie Reichek. A Z. A.. 192-
188; Puddy Rosenfeld. M. M.. 188;
ind Sam Zeisman. Topek, 187.
388 And Over Triple Series
Morry Pendrick. 554; Buddy
Rosenfeld. 545; Warren Blank.
338; Nat Finkelstein, Kagan and
Rudy. 519; Morris Cohen, Topek.
318; Kaplan Finkelstein. 512; and
Issie Reickek. 504.
High Individual Game. Warren
Blank—220; high individual aeries,
Morry Pendrick. 554; high team
gam*. Kagan and Rudy, 880; high
team series. Kagan and Rudy.
2388; highest average (15 games)
Dr M W Alexander. 180
TEAM STANDINGS
Kagan & Rudy
8
1
Zindkr’s
6
3
Houston Athletic
6
3
Topek Produce
5
4
Beth Israel Bro
4
5
A Z. A.
4
5
Aleph Hotshots
4
5
M M Society
4
5
Beth El M. C.
3
6
Shoe's
1
8
jjewuU CENTER BANNER
Published by The Jewish Community Center of Houston, Texas
AN AGENCY OF THE COMMUNITY CHEST
fOL I
OCTOBER IP. 19M
No. 33
London—The German-controll-
ed Paris radio has warned the
Petain regime that “the whole of
France must bear the conse-
quences" if it should again permit
publication of an article such as
that written by Bernard Lecache,
former leader of the French
League to Combat Anti-Semitism,
in the weekly newspaper Marian-
ne. according to information
reaching London today.
Center Sponsors
Pre-School Class
Plans are rapidly being com-
pleted for the opening of the pre-
school class for children under
the auspices of the Center, ac-
cording to an announcement made
by Mrs. Ben Streusand. chairman
of the project The pre-school
class is a part of the broad pro-
gram of activities for children,
which is being planned by the
Youth Activities Committee, of
which Mrs. A W. Nussbaum is
chairman.
The purpose of the pre-school
class is two-fold: (1) to prepare
the child of pre-school age (3 to
5) for the formal school exper-
ience. when he or she will sud-
denly face the necessity of ad-
justing to group life, as distinct
from the individualistic life which
the child lives up to that point;
and (2) to help the child develop
positive traits and habits, such as
independence, self-reliance, thor-
oughness, the ability to live and
play with other children and ad-
ults. The development of the
total personality of the child ra-
ther than individual skills will be
the aim of the program.
The program will include
games (both outdoor and indoor),
story-telling, arts and crafts,
music, dancing, dramatics and
many other activities—all on the
level on which children of those
ages can participate.
No opening date has been set
yet, but it is definite that the
class will be in session from
Monday through Friday of each
week, from 9 to 12. The Center
is negotiating for the services of
a trained and experienced kinder-
garten teacher to direct the class.
Meanwhile, there is still need
for the services of volunteers to
assist in the program at least one
morning a week. Women with
previous professional experience
in working with children are es-
pecia’ly asked to volunteer. The
Center would also welcome re-
ceiving the names of parents who
have children in the eligible age
so that when announcements are
sent out, such parents will be on
the mailing list.
The committee on the pre-
school, in addition to Mrs. Streus-
and, includes the following: Mrs.
Maurice Caplan, Mrs. Dave Faden,
Mrs. Abe Hurwitz, Mrs. Sam Kam-
insky, Mrs. Harry Paine, Mrs.
Harry Redman, Mrs. L S. Sondock
and Mrs. Harry Wolf.
M. M. VICTORY, SCORELESS
TIES MARK TOUCH GAMES
The winning team of the 1940
season of the Center’s Touch Foot-
ball League is going to have to
hurdle some tough opposition to
come out on top, if the results
of the first day’s play are any
criterion. Out of three games
played, two resulted in scoreless
ties, while in the other the margin
of victory was only one touch-
down.
A 25 yard pass from Saul Ger-
ber to Herbert Laufman, result-
ing in a touchdown, enabled the
M. M. Society to eke out a 6-0
win over S. A. R. The try for
extra point failed. The Ramblers
and Haboynim battled to a 0-0
tie in the second game, with Leon
Deutser, of the Ramblers being
hailed as the outstanding player
of the game on both offense and
defense. Hollywood Tailors—B.
L C also played to a scoreless
tie in the third game of the day.
A J. had an off-day.
Following is the schedule for
this Sunday morning, October 13:
M. M. Society vs. Haboynim,
9 a. m.
Hollywood-B. L C. vs. Ramb-
lers, 10 a. m.
A J. Club vs. A. Z. A., 11 a. m.
All games are played on the
athletic field of the Albert Sid-
ney Johnston High School.
IRVING WADLER, NEWI Y-APPOINTED DIRECTOR
OF MUSIC, ANNOUNCES INSTITUTE PROGRAM
CHORAL, SYMPHONY, CHAMBER MUSIC, CONCERTS, SET
Five phases of the program of musical activities, to be sponsored
by the Institute for Adult Education, have been definitely decided
upon. They arc as follows: Chamber Music Club, Music Apprecia-
tion Course, Recorded Concerts, Community Choral Society, and
the Center Symphony Orchestra.
Details about these activities follow:
CHAMBER MUSIC CLUB
Rade are the opportunities for
amateur musicians to receive in-
struction and play chamber music.
This club will offer that oppor-
tunity. Various ensembles, such
as trios, quartets and quintets
will be formed from within the
membership of the club.
The club will meet at the Center
every Thursday evening, from 8
to 19 o’clock, beginning Novemb-
er 7, under the personal direction
of Mr. Wadler. There will be no
charge made.
MUSIC APPRECIATION
There will be two phases to
this course. The first will include
an introduction to the symphony
orchestra; great composers and
their works. The second will in-
clude an analysis of symphonic
musical forms and chamber
music works from the viewpoint
of tbeir technical construction.
The course will begin Wednes-
day, November 6 and will con-
tinue every Wednesday evening
thereafter frob 8 to IP o’clock at
the Center. Mr. Wadler will be in
charge. This coarse will reopen
to the pablic without charge.
RECORDED CONCERTS
The recorded concerts every
Sunday evening which proved so
popular in the inaugural period
last season, will be continued on
the same evening. The concerts
will be varied, including sym-
phonic works, instrumentalists,
vocalists, and operettas—all of
the records being of the finest
technical type and presenting the
most outstanding artists. The
emphasis in these concerts will
be or appreciation through list-
ening. A social hour and period
of folk dancing will follow each
concert
This activity will begin on Sun-
day evening, November 3 and
will continue every Sunday eve-
ning, thereafter from 8 to 11
p. m. at the Center. Mr. Wadler
will be in charge. The concerts
are free to the public.
CHORAL SOCIETY
The Choral Society is now en-
tering upon its second full season.
It offers an opportunity for men
and women interested in ensemble
singing for their enjoyment to
share this interest with others.
A repertoire of the finest Yid-
dish and Hebrew melodies, as
well as the usual choral numbers
will be built up. A number of
public appearances are planned.
New members will be welcomed.
Cantor Israel S. Krasnoff, of
Temple Beth El, will again direct
the Choral Society, thus assur-
ing its high calibre. The definite
time and meeting place has not
yet been determined.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
This will also be the second full
season for the Orchestra, which
gives persons interested in play-
ing serious music in a symphony
orchestra for their edification and
enjoyment an opportunity to do
so. The Orchestra now has 30
pieces, but new members are al-
ways welcome. The Orchestra
was very well received in its
public appearances in concert last
season and more concerts will be
arranged for them this season.
Professor Gregor Jassel, viol-
inist of the Houston Symphony
Orchestra and well-known music
teacher, will again be the con-
ductor. The definite time and
meeting place has not yet been
determined.
NEW YEAR GREETINGS
from
FRANK L. WEIL
PRESIDENT, JEWISH WELFARE BOARD
(National Organisations of all Y. M. H. A’s., Y. W. H. A’s., and
Jewish Community Centers in the United States)
On behalf of the Jewish Welfare Board, I extend its greetings
for the New Year to all of our constituent societies and to
their members. Once again Jews the world over will assemble
in the Synagogue in response to the call of the Shofar. The
circumstances are tragic for many of our brethren, suffering
indescribable agony of body and spirit, as they fall innocent
victims of inhuman brutality and frightful war. On this day we
remember them in heartfelt sympathy and with the great hope
that the coming year will bring them relief from their hardships.
Our hearts go out, too, to all the conquered and enslaved
peoples who, only a little more than a year ago, lived in freedom
and peace.
The unprecedented measures for defense in peace time, upon
which our nation is embarking, makes us keenly aware that
our country and our fate as a free people are involved in a
supreme task of patriotic self-sacrif.ee to preserve the American
way of life. We are thankful for the freedom that we have had
and now have and we look forward to the future with strong
faith and firm resolution that that freedom shall be preserved,
not only for America, but for all the civilized world. When
the clarion call of the Shofar is heard, it will be a call to Jews
throughout the land to reaffirm their faith in their own im-
perishable ideals of truth, justice, mercy, freedom, peace and
brotherly love. It will be a call to duty—the duty and the
privilege that devolves upon them as citizens of the United
States, to do their utmost in helping to make this land—the
land we love—secure in its freedom and safe in its democracy.
As Americans and Jews, we are resolved to make whatever
sacrifice is necessary so that our nation be strong. In this spirit,
we who are engaged in serving our communities through Jewish
Centers enter upon the New Year, in the firm conviction and
in the fervent resolve that our service and our sacrifice will ad-
vance the ideals of our country and help to bring peace to a
sorely tried humanity.
Wadler Has Fine Musical
Training And Experience
Irving Wadler, well-known
musician and teacher of music,
has been appointed Director of
Musical Activities of the Jewish
Community Center, according to
an announcement made today by
Mrs. Max H. Nathan, chairman
of the Institute for Adult Edu-
cation, of which Mr. Wadler’s
work will be a part.
Under Mr. Wadler’s direction,
the Institute for Adult Education
will offer a variety of musical
activities, designed to interest
both the active participant and
the listener in the field of good
music. Mr. Wadler has been ac-
tively planning the season’s pro-
gram. in collaboration with the
committee and is now ready to
announce a fine program.
Both by training and experience
Mr. Wadler is ably equipped to
direct the musical activities of the
Center. He was born in New
York City, where he first entered
seriously upon his musical studies
at the New York Music School,
where, with the aid of a scholar-
ship, he studied violin, orches-
tral training, and chamber music.
The string trio, of which he was
a member, won the New York
City Music Week contest in 1929.
This contest is part of a huge
arts festival in which competition
is open to all who wish to take
part and hence the competition is
very great. The trio later gave
a number of concerts in Town
Hall, New York City.
He has been a member of the
Houston Symphony Orchestra
since 1934. For two years, he was
the assistant concertmaster, under
Frank St. Leger, now the Con-
ductor of the Metropolitan Opera
orchestra. For a time, he played
solo viola with the Houston Sym-
phony, but at present, under
Ernst Hoffman he is playing first
violin.
He has been a member of the
faculty of the Houston Conserva-
tory of Music since 1937. He
teaches violin, viola, and chamber
music at the Conservatory, which
has as its director, Professor
Mozart Hammond.
Last year, Wadler organized
and directed the Music Apprecia-
tion Course and the Sunday
evening Recorded Concerts at the
Center and his work was very
favorably received by all who
took part. Wadler is also ac-
complished in other fields, being
recognized as one of the out-
standing non-professional char-
acter actors in the city. He also
paints in his spare time.
THE ORIGIN OF KOL NIDRE
Most melodious and best known
of all Hebrew ritual music, the
tune of Kol Nidre contains with-
in itself a history of Jewish
wanderings. Authorities detect
in it evidences of ancient tribal
chantings, embellished by later
improvisations, and influenced by
Christian liturgical music, which
in turn borrowed widely from the
ancient songs of the synagogue.
The earliest reference to Kol
Nidre as having a set and tradi-
tional melody appears in the
writings of Rabbi M. Jaffa, of
Prague, who lived in the 16th
Century. Professor A. Z. Idel-
sohn, noted authority on Jewish
music, attributes to the tune some
motives which belonged to the
special style of the German Min-
nesingers, a number of whom
were Jews.
The Jewish Encyclopedia as-
signs the origin of the melody to
the 11th Century, when Jewish
ritual music was influenced by
the Christian plain song.
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