149 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/8e43b35acaf765e46fb400935c4ab3ad.pdf 20279f6a7b3edf59e6e05f90abfa55a0 PDF Text Text Con/irmalion Service SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 5, 1954 EIGHT O'CLOCK TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL Muskegon, Michigan Abraham Ruderman, Rabbi Louis Grossman, President CONFIRMATION MOTTO "It is not your duty to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it." - Talmud. �Program Processional - "Mah Tovu" ...................................................... Choir Officers - Confirmands Opening Prayer........................................................ Marshall Berman Evening Service.................................................... Union Prayer Book Floral Hymn.................................................. Confirmands and Choir Floral Offering.................................. Sandra August, Raleigh Rodoff Lord, into Thy sacred dwelling enter we this holy day; T17hile our hearts with joy are swelling, at Thine altar flowers we Jay Tokens of the pledge we render, to the laws our fathers heard, When at Sinai they did tender fealty unto Thy word. Lord, confirm in us, we pray Thee, such unfalt'ring faith and love! As our fathers showed ~efore Thee, when against their foes they strov·e. Wealth and life did they surrender, for the treasure Thou didst give; SERMONETTES BY CONFIRMANDS 0 may we, too, gladlJ1 tender faithful service while we live. The Values of Judaism: 1. God .................................................................. Sandra August 2. Charity........................................................ Marshall Berman 3. Peace............................................................ J oyce Michelman 4. Honesty ...................................................... Phyllis Greenberg 5. Faith.................................................................. Judith Siegel .lv!ake us each a firm defender of Thy Torah, true and pure,· That it always may engender loi•e and hope, and faith secun. May within us live its spirit, Lead us onward in the right! That the nations ma.v revere it, and all wrongs be put to flight. '':]., Hymn-"From Sinai's Heights" ....... ., ...................................... Choir 6. Brotherhood..................................................... Raleigh Rodoff 7. Humility ............................................................ Marilyn Stein 8. Forgiveness........................................................ Carol Parker 9. Prayer.................................................................. Nancy Klayf "WHAT IS TORAH" - A Cantata by Rabbi Ira Eisenstein and Judith Eisenstein Confirmands - and Michael Leventhal Deborah Locke Judith Locke Ruth Locke Roger Gudelsky Janet Roberts Cynthia Ross Linda Rubinsky David Ruderman Sarah Vanduren PRESENTATIONS TO CONFIRMANDS: Mrs. Fred Stein, President, Sisterhood, B'nai Israel Mr. Louis Grossman, President, Temple B'nai Israel Presentation of Certificates ........ Mr. Louis Berman Charge and Benediction........................................... Rabbi Ruderman l'Oln Si.. , JI.eUJ. Iiifj '' UU:tt j From Sinai's heights a fountain gushes, That pours its flood in circles wide: I ts crystal stream e'er onward rushes, And fraught with blessings is its tide: FV ho from this stream restores his heart, Fl'els throu.r;h his 'l'eins fresh vigor start. 011 Sinai's crl'st a tree is growing, 11 lofty tree, with widespread arms, No words fwwei•er strong and glowin.f/, Can fitly paint its glorious clumns To all who garner its increase This fr ee .ri<,fds happiness and peace. The waters of this crrstal fountain, The t1'ee wlwse fruit such bliss doth yield, The beacon li9ht upon the mountain Are Sinai's law to us revealed; Adoration ............................................................ Union Prayer Book They who its precepts know and guard, "Ayn Keloheinu" .................................................... ................ Audience F,·0111 111011 hare praise, from God reward. �1954 - 5714 Joyce Michelman Carol Parker Sandra August Marshall Berman Phyllis Greenberg Raleigh Rodoff Judith Siegel Nancy Klayf Marilyn Stein Members of the School Board of Temple B'nai Israel Douglas Rosen Charles Locke Dr. Ralph August Seymour Rosenberg Jake Ashendorf Bernard Fisher Louis Grossman Fred Stein Dr. Morris Teles Mrs. Harvey Leventhal Mrs. Herbert Steinman "We the confirmation class of 1954, humbly dedicate our lives to the faith of our fathers, love of God and ser-vice of our fellowmen. We resolve to pursue the study of the Torah and practice the ideals of Judaism. To the end of our days may Israets watchword be the slogan of our lives. "Shema Yisroel A donoi Eloheinu Adonoi Echod" . . . "Hear O Israel, The Lord Our God, the Lord is One." � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Temple B'nai Israel Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Temple B'nai Israel (Muskegon, Mich.) Description An account of the resource Collection of photographs, scrapbooks, programs, minutes, and other records of the Temple B'nai Israel in Muskegon, Michigan. The collection was created as part of the L'dor V'dor project directed by Dr. Marilyn Preston, and was supported by grants from the Kutsche Office of Local History and Michigan Humanities Council. Original materials were digitized by the University Libraries and returned to the synagogue. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital objects were contributed by Temple B'nai Israel as part of the L'dor V'dor project. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-08_BI_1954-06-05_Confirmation_Services Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Temple B'nai Israel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1954-06-05 Title A name given to the resource Confirmation Service Program Description An account of the resource Confirmation service program, June 5, 1954. Subject The topic of the resource Jews--United States Muskegon (Mich.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital file contributed by the B'nai Israel Temple as part of the L'dor V'dor project. Relation A related resource L'dor V'dor (project) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/4e7a2e7308eb21075ac45bdd2ea7eee6.pdf df2e663ea3c60ec50b0e9f6f66e37fc1 PDF Text Text Con/irmation Service SUNDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 20, 1956 THREE O'CLOCK MOs;{I OM t.\T, S4NAI TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN ABRAHAM RUDERMAN, Rabbi SAMUEL LIPMAN, President Con/irmation _,,i,iotto '' It hath been told thee, o man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee: Only to do justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God." - Micah 6:8. �Program Processional-"Dear Father, Here Thy Children Come" ___ _Choir Confirmands and Rabbi Opening Prayer ___ __ ___ ___ _______ ____ ___ ___ __Irwin Joel August Worship Service ____ ____ _____ ___ __ ____ ____Rabbi and Confirmands Torah Reading (Decalogue) _____ ___ _____ _____ Marilyn Ann Bank Arthur Joseph Levy PRESENTATIONS TO CONFIRMANDS: Mr. Samuel Lipman ___ ________ President, Temple B'nai Israel Mrs. Barney Roberts ______ _President, Sisterhood B'nai Israel Mr. Maxwell Ross ___ _____ Vice-President, Temple B'nai Israel Charge and Benediction ____ ___ __ __ ____ Rabbi Abraham Ruderman Adoration ____________ __ __ __ ______ __ ____ ___ __Union Prayer Book "Ayn Kelohenu" ____ ___ _____ ___ __. ___ _______ ___ __ ____ _____ All Confirmation Hymn ______ ____ __ ____ _____ _Confirmands and Choir Floral Offering __ __ _Marian Jane Greenberg, Pamela Sue Friedman Three Hundred Years of Jewish History __ _Confirmands and Choir 1. The Ghetto: ____ _______ _______ _____ Sanford Myron Miller "Aufn Piopichek" 2. "Hamavdil" __ Confirmands and Choir Israel and the Torah: ___ __ _____ __ Marian Jane Greenberg " Toroh Lonu" "Der Oibershter Iz Der Mechuton" "Yisroel Veoraitha" ________ _____ Confirmands and Choir 3. Pangs of Messiah: ___________ ···- -- __ __Marilyn Ann Bank "Matai Yavo" "Shiru Lonu" ___ _Confirmands and Choir Con/irmation .Jlgmn Lord, into Thy sacred dwelling enter we this holy day; While our hearts with joy are swelling, at Thine altar flowers we lay Tokens of the pledge we render, to the laws our fathers heard, When at Sinai they did tender fealty unto Thy word. Lord, confirm in us, we pray Thee, such unfalt'ring faith and love! 4. Auto Emancipation: _____ _______ _Pamela Sue Friedman " Urah" "Alu" ____ ·----· ___ __ __ Confirmands and Choir As our fathers showed before Thee, when against their foes they strove. 5. Return to Zion: ____ ______ ___ __ _____ _Arthur Joseph Levy 0 may we, too, gladly tender faithful service while we live. "Sovevuni" "To the Mountain Top" ______ _____ Confirmands and Choir 6. The Eternal People : ___ _____ ______ ____ _Irwin Joel August "Song of the Soil" __ __ __ _____ __ _Confirmands and Choir Wealth and life did they surrender, for the treasure thou didst give; Make us each a firm defender of Thy Torah, true and pure; That it always may engender love and hope, and faith secure. May within us live its spirit, Lead us onward in the right! That the nations may revere it, and all wrongs be put to flight. �Con{irmation C/a,, 1956 - 5716 Irwin Joel August Marilyn Ann Bank Pamela Sue Friedman Marian Jane Greenberg Arthur Joseph Levy Sanford Myron Miller MEMBERS OF SCHOOL BOARD OF TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL Mrs. Ralph August Mr. Louis Grossman Mr. Jess Levin Mrs. Fred Rodoff Mrs. Douglas Rosen Mrs. Maxwell Ross Dr. Morris Teles Mr. Fred Stein, Chairman JUNIOR CHOIR BECKY ASHEND0RF MARCIA LEVIN CHERYL BERMAN SANDRA DRUKER ROGER GUDELSKY JUDY KRAUSE JUDY LAWSON CECILE LEVY DONALD PRICE FRANCES PRICE BURT ROBERTS DAVID ROBERTS JANET ROBERTS DAVID RUDERMAN BARBARA SILVERMAN AVIS TELES VITA TELES SARA VANDOREN � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Temple B'nai Israel Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Temple B'nai Israel (Muskegon, Mich.) Description An account of the resource Collection of photographs, scrapbooks, programs, minutes, and other records of the Temple B'nai Israel in Muskegon, Michigan. The collection was created as part of the L'dor V'dor project directed by Dr. Marilyn Preston, and was supported by grants from the Kutsche Office of Local History and Michigan Humanities Council. Original materials were digitized by the University Libraries and returned to the synagogue. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital objects were contributed by Temple B'nai Israel as part of the L'dor V'dor project. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Jews--United States Muskegon (Mich.) Scrapbooks Synagogues Women--Societies and clubs Minutes (Records) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Allendale, Michigan Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Preston, Marilyn Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Relation A related resource L'dor V'dor (project) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Text Type The nature or genre of the resource image/jpeg application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1920s-2018 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-08_BI_1956-05-20_Confirmation_Services Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Temple B'nai Israel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1956-05-20 Title A name given to the resource Confirmation Service Program Description An account of the resource Confirmation service program, May 20, 1956. Subject The topic of the resource Jews--United States Muskegon (Mich.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital file contributed by the B'nai Israel Temple as part of the L'dor V'dor project. Relation A related resource L'dor V'dor (project) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/4a9bcbfd7c478b40965d7b98c311a67a.pdf 4977046bc6da465f0bceaada401c4186 PDF Text Text Con/;,rmalion Service SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 1, 1957 EIGHT O'CLOCK TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN £rlt J 5/14 JU i)1 rr0n this day of Israel's dedication, we pray for renewed awareness of Thy revelation. Confirm our faith in Thy covenant that we continue to carry Thy message of brotherhood and peace among all the children of men." �SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACIDNG STAFF Program TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL Processional - "Hark the Voice of Children".............................. Choir, Confirmands and Rabbi Opening Prayer........................................................Larry Gale Galombeck Lighting of the Candles........................Janet Ruth Roberts, Vita Teles, Cynthia Elizabeth Ross Floral Hymn ..........................................................................................Choir Floral Offering........................................Janet Ruth Roberts, Vita Teles, Cynthia Elizabeth Ross Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Jerome Cherin Harrison Friend Herman Grossman Reuben Levy Jack Lipman Mrs. Barney Roberts Mr. Sam Shumacher Dr. Irving Singer Mrs. Morris Teles Mr. William Druker, Supt. Confirmation Program Chairman, Dr. Morris Teles All classes in the teaching of Hebrew are taught and supervised by Mrs. Morris Teles Worship Services: Development of Judaism................................ Larry Gale Galombeck The Jewish Idea of God- ..................................Janet Ruth Roberts Customs and Ceremonies .......................................... Ira Mayer Bank God's Loving Kindness........................................................Vita Teles Feast of Weeks .................................................... Michael David Stein "Father See Thy Suppliant Children" ................................................ Choir Brotherhood of Men..............................................Cynthia Elizabeth Ross Torah Reading: Science and Judaism ........................................Stephen Mark Cohan Charge to Confirmands........................................William H. Druker PRESENTATION TO CONFIRMANDS: Mr. Maxwell Ross .............................. President, Temple B'nai Israel Mrs. Jerome Cherin.................... President, Sisterhood B'nai Israel Mr. Douglas Rosen ..........................Vice Pres., Temple B'nai Israel Mrs. Louis Grossman .......................................... President, Hadassah Lord, into Thy sacred dwelling enter we this holy day ; While our hearts with joy are swelling, at Thine altar flowers we lay Tokens of the pledge we render, to the laws our fathers heard, When at Sinai they did tender fealty unto Thy word. Lord, confirm in us, we pray Thee, such unfalt'ring faith and love ! As our fathers showed before Thee, when against their foes they strove. Wealth and life did they surrender, for the treasure thou didst give ; 0 may we, too, gladly tender faithful service while we live. Sermon.......................................................................... Rabbi Harry Essrig Temple Emanuel, Grand Rapids, Mich. Concluding Service .................................................................. Rabbi Essrig "Ayn Kelohenu" ...................................................................... Congregation Benediction............... ...............................................................Rabbi Essrig Make us each a firm defender of Thy Torah, true and pure; That it always may engender love and hope, and faith secure. May within us live its spirit, Lead us onward in the right! That the nations may revere it, and all wrongs be put to flight. �Con/;,rmalion CfaJj 1957 - 5717 Ira Mayer Bank Stephen Mark Cohan Lawrence Gale Galombeck Janet Ruth Roberts Cynthia Elizabeth Ross Michael David Stein Vita Teles MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL Dr. Irving Singer Mrs. Ralph August Mrs. Maxwell Ross Mrs. Jerome Cherin Mrs. Douglas Rosen Mr. Maxwell Ross Mr. Douglas Rosen Dr. Morris Teles Mr. William Druker, Chairman MEMBERS OF THE JUNIOR CHOIR Choir under the direction of Mrs. Warner Galombeck Becky Ashendorf Susan Ashendorf Cheryl Berman Sandra Druker James Grossman Roger Gudelsky Judy Krause Judy Lawson Marcia Levin Cecile Levy Donald Price Frances Price Burt Roberts David Roberts Linda Rubinsky Barbara Silverman Avis Teles Sara VanDuren Jack Roberts Jimmy Fisher � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Temple B'nai Israel Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Temple B'nai Israel (Muskegon, Mich.) Description An account of the resource Collection of photographs, scrapbooks, programs, minutes, and other records of the Temple B'nai Israel in Muskegon, Michigan. The collection was created as part of the L'dor V'dor project directed by Dr. Marilyn Preston, and was supported by grants from the Kutsche Office of Local History and Michigan Humanities Council. Original materials were digitized by the University Libraries and returned to the synagogue. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital objects were contributed by Temple B'nai Israel as part of the L'dor V'dor project. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Jews--United States Muskegon (Mich.) Scrapbooks Synagogues Women--Societies and clubs Minutes (Records) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Allendale, Michigan Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Preston, Marilyn Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Relation A related resource L'dor V'dor (project) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Text Type The nature or genre of the resource image/jpeg application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1920s-2018 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-08_BI_1957-06-01_Confirmation_Services Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Temple B'nai Israel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1957-06-01 Title A name given to the resource Confirmation Service Program Description An account of the resource Confirmation service program, June 1, 1957. Subject The topic of the resource Jews--United States Muskegon (Mich.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital file contributed by the B'nai Israel Temple as part of the L'dor V'dor project. Relation A related resource L'dor V'dor (project) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b7081437ecea18c91e4bc90e12cd651b.pdf 62b30edd1bc42271ac1e7ea1b34a490e PDF Text Text O.""• -~~ ~ ~ ...~ -~ ~ Confirmation Serviced ~ ~) ...-~ SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 24, 1958 Eight O'Clock ····~ ft~ J.2 ~i ...~ •~ ~ ~ ~ J.2 ~ ...~ ~ ...~ ~ ~ •~ TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN Stanley Kaplan, Rabbi Herman Grossman, President •::::...-- ~ ~ ~ ...~ •::.--' ~ ~ ........... Confirmalion 'Vow rr0n this day we vow to piedge our devotion unto T bee Oh Lord. Sanctify us all for Thy service. Grant that the good seed we sow may ripen into a harvest of righteousness and truth." �Program CONFIRMATION DRAMA: "Eternally Yours - From Doctrine to Deed" OPENING HYMN .................................................................. CHOIR By the Confirmands and the Choir HYMN OF GLORY "Sweet Hymns and songs will I recite, To sing of Thee by day and night, Of Thee who art my soul's delight, Of Thee who art my soul's delight." CHARGE AND BLESSING OF THE CONFIRMANDS... ...... . The Rabbi PROCESSIONAL.......................................... The Confirmation Class ''Blessed, Oh Blessed''··········································-·······Choir OPENING PRAYER ..................................................... Confirmands SANCTIFICATION OF THE DAY: Lighting of the Festival Candles: Susan Ashendorf Lana Kay Broutman Linda Harris Rubinsky PRESENTATION BY OFFICERS Mr. William H. Druker............ Principal of the Religious School Mr. Jack Lipman................ Vice-President, Temple B'nai Israel Mrs. Douglas Rosen.............. President, Sisterhood B'nai Israel Mrs. Morris Levine ........................................ President, Hadassah Mr. Hyman Friedman ............................. President, B'nai Brith ADORATION and KADDISH ...... Rabbi, Congregation and Choir CLOSING HYMN...................................... "Yigdal" (see enclosure) BENEDICTION ..................................................................The Rabbi RECESSIONAL ......................................................The Confirmands Festival Kiddush ....................... Rabbi Kaplan and Congregation TORAH SERVICE. ............... (Union Prayer Book - Page 254-267) Isaiah II and "S'u Sh'oreem"............................ Rabbi and Choir Floral Offering ............................................................ Confirmands "Lord, What Offering Shall We Bring" ............. Choir Taking the Scroll from the Ark. ............................................ . Rabbi, Confirmands, Congregation and Choir (UPB - Page 255) Reading of the Scriptures...................................................... Rabbi Sidra........................................Exodus XIX 1-8, XX 1-18 Haftorah - Ruth I Blessings............................ David Ashendorf, Barry Bess, Roger Gudelsky, Richard Kulka (Pages 256-257) Return of Torah........ Rabbi and Choir (UPB Pages 265-267) David Ashendorf Susan Lee Ashendorf Barry Robert Bess Lana Kay Broutman Douglas Stephen deJ ong Roger Barton Gudelsky Richard Herman Kulka Linda Harris Rubinsky The Parents of the Confirmands cordially invite everyone to a reception to be held in the social hall immediately after the service. �RELIGIOUS SCHOOL TEACHING STAFF Mr. William Druker................................................. ··-··-··--·-Principal Rabbi Stanley Kaplan and Mr. Sam Shumacher·-··---··-·--·-···-·-··-·--·--· Confirmation Class Teachers Mrs. Barney Roberts Mrs. Jerome Cherin Mrs. Harrison Friend Mrs. Max Rothschild Mrs. Sigmund Kulka Mr. Jerry Schreiber Dr. Irving Singer Mrs. Jack Lipman Mrs. Jack Steindler BOARD OF EDUCATION Rabbi Stanley Kaplan...........·-··--············---······--····-·-·Superintendent Mr. William Druker..·-···-···························-··········--···-···--···-·Principal Mr. Bernard Fisher Mrs. Maxwell Ross Mr. Marvin Gudelsky Mrs. Douglas Rosen Mrs. Jack Lipman Dr. Irving Singer Mrs. Barney Roberts Dr. Morris Teles ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In appreciation for their efforts to make this Confirmation a memorable one for the Confirmands and for all of us, we gratefully mention: Mrs. Warner Galombeck..................·-················-·····Soloist Mr. Dan Silberman..............·-·······-···············-···-· --·····Soloist Mr. Arnold E. Bourziel.....·-·······-·-········-··-···········-·Organist Mr. Warner Galombeck.·-················-··------·-·····-···-··Violinist Burt H. Roberts.·--·-·-··············-·····························--···· Shofar Mrs. Fred Stein... - - - - - - ~ ~ ············Directoress Assisted with the Torah ........... -.Douglas Stephen de Jong � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Temple B'nai Israel Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Temple B'nai Israel (Muskegon, Mich.) Description An account of the resource Collection of photographs, scrapbooks, programs, minutes, and other records of the Temple B'nai Israel in Muskegon, Michigan. The collection was created as part of the L'dor V'dor project directed by Dr. Marilyn Preston, and was supported by grants from the Kutsche Office of Local History and Michigan Humanities Council. Original materials were digitized by the University Libraries and returned to the synagogue. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital objects were contributed by Temple B'nai Israel as part of the L'dor V'dor project. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Jews--United States Muskegon (Mich.) Scrapbooks Synagogues Women--Societies and clubs Minutes (Records) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Allendale, Michigan Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Preston, Marilyn Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Relation A related resource L'dor V'dor (project) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Text Type The nature or genre of the resource image/jpeg application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1920s-2018 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-08_BI_1958-05-24_Confirmation_Services Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Temple B'nai Israel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1958-05-24 Title A name given to the resource Confirmation Service Program Description An account of the resource Confirmation service program, May 24, 1958. Subject The topic of the resource Jews--United States Muskegon (Mich.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital file contributed by the B'nai Israel Temple as part of the L'dor V'dor project. Relation A related resource L'dor V'dor (project) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/0ea51153f81273c01dd35d0ccb2e3b6b.pdf 20b77d12707ab50a0ea664ff19cf44bd PDF Text Text CONFIRMATION SERVICES SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 1, 1963 Eleven O'Clock Stanley Kaplan, Rabbi Mr. Marvin Gudelsky, President Joel Wiener, Chairman, Board of Education Vice President of the Congregation CONFIRMATION VOW 11 0n t hi s day we vow to pledge our devotion unto thee Oh Lord. Sanc tify us all for Thy ~ervice. Grant that the good s eed we sow may ripen into a harvest of deeds of righteousness ..and ·t ruth." .. . ' ' .. '· ' . SHEVUOS ·WORSHIP OPENING I-fY}'.11\J' ••• o • •••••• • .- . , • · • • : ~ • • • • • • • •• : ••• • ! ••••••••••••• CHOIR • HYMN OF GLORY "Sweet hynms ·and To sing of Thee Of Thee who art Of Th'e'e- who art s·ongs will I recite, -· by day and night, my soul's de l ight, ·my -soul' s delight." PROCESSIONAL ••••••••••••.••.• ; • . • • . • • . • The Confirmation Class "Blessed, Oh Bl e ssed" •.•.•••.••.•••.••••••.••••••.••• Choir OPENI NG PRAYER ••••••• .. •.••.•.•••••••••••••.. . ••. Conf irmands TORAH SERVICE (Pages 254-257, Union Prayer Book: Festival Service) Isaiah 2 and 11S'u Sh'oreem" ••••••••••••••••.• Rabbi and Choir Floral Offering .••••......••.•••••••.••••••••••• Confirmands Borechu ••••..•.•.• . .•• Congregation "Lord, What Offering Shall We Bring" •••••••••.•••..• Choir ''Adonoy, Adonoy 11 : The Lord is Merciful and Longsuffering .• Choir Taking the Scroll from the Ark •••••• Rabbi, Confirm.ands, Congregation and Choir (Pages 255-256) · f, �Reading of the Scriptures Sidra: Exodus 20: The Ten Commandments ..•• Marc Becker Lois August Blessings (Pages 256-257) •••••.•••.....••••. Daniel Bacon Harold Shumacher Lois .August Haftorah: Ruth 1 •••••••••••..••..••••••.•••• Lorraine Friend Michael Steindler Blessings (Pages 146-147) •••..•.•..••••••..•• George Schankler Ellen Lipman David Cherin Return of the Torah •••••••••••• Rabbi, Confirmands, Congregation and Choir (Pages 265-267) "CREATING A BETTER JUDAISM" ••••••••••••••••••••••• The Confirmands Immortality- ••.••••••••••••••••••••.••••.•••Lois August Reward and Punishment •••••••••••.•••••••••• Daniel Bacon The Torah •••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••• Marc Becker . ,. Equality •••••••••.••••••••••••••••..- ......... David Cherin •·· ....... - ..... Democracy .•••••.••••..•••••••••••••••••••••• George Schankler . ·;: ... ' , ,: ,........ The Public Schools ••••.•..••••••••••••••••• Ellen Lipman Jewish Education ............................ Harold Shumacher . The Jewish People ............................Lorraine Friend A Guide For Creating A Better Judaism •••••• Michael Steindler .... i._'f I • I •,•, ,;.· • 1• "H od u " • • • • • .• • • • . • • • .• • .• • • • • . • • • • • • • . . • • • • • • • .. • • The Cho 1· r "O give thanks unto the Lord For He is good, For His mercy endureth forever." PRESENTATIONS: Certificates of Confirmation and of Junior Membership ••••••.•••••• Mr. Joel Wiener Chairman, Board of Education· -Vice-President ~ifts of recognition- and congratulations are given· to the Confirmands by the Temple, Sisterhood, Hadassah and B'nai Brith. *The Conf :irma tion Class, instead of the usual exchange of gifts among the members, is-:-: irJ,-itiating a new Confirmation Class Fund toward the purchase of a· small Sefer Torah (Scroll of the Five B99ks of Moses) for the Young Aduit and Children's Congregations. 11 Hodu" ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ." ~ .......... The Choir ''We beseech Thee, Lor~; _save , and prosper now! 11 . ·! . . . ;, �ADORlSION ii.ND .KADDISH •••..••• . .•.••.•.••.••.. Rabbi Congregation and Choir (Pages 150-153) CLOSING HYMN 11Yigdal 11 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Congregation and Choir 1. Yigdal Eloheem chai v'yish-tab~~h2. Lo kom b'yis-roayl, k'moshe od Nimtso v'ayn ays el m1 tsee-usoh Novee uma-beet es t'mu-noso. Echod v'ayn yo-cheed k'yi-chudoh Toras emes nosan 1 1 amo Ay1, Neh-lom v'gam ayn sof l'ach-dusoh ill yad n'vee-oh neh-man bay-so. 3. His spirit floweth free, high 4. Eternal life hath He, implanted surging where it will, in the soul; In prophet•s word He spake of His way shall be our strength old--He speaketh still. and stay, while ages roll. Establish'd is His law, and Praise to the living Godi All timeless it shall stand, prais-ed be His name, Deep writ upon the human heart, Who was, and is, and is to be, in deed, in hand. ( for eye · the same! Congregation seated) CHARGE .:illD BLESSING OF THE CONFIRMl.NDS ..•..••••...•..••. •••• THE RABBI RECESSION.AL... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • . • • • • • • • • • • The Confirmands Please remain in your places until the Rab~i, Officers, Confirmands and their Parents leave the Sanctuary CONFIRMii.NDS Lois August Daniel Bacon Marc Becker David Cherin Lorraine Friend Ellen Lipman George Schankler Harnld Shumacher Michael Steindler ....< ~ The Reception is open to all members of the Congregation from the 7th Grade and older and to non-members by invi ta tion. �RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ST:1FF Rabbi Stanley Kaplan-- Principal, Confirmation and Bar Mi tzvah Teacher Mr . Samuel Shumacher -- Confirmation Teachor Mrs . Jerome Cherin Mrs. Miss Mrs . Mrs . Mrs. Ferry Bacon Kindergarten Judith Lawson First Grade Harrison Friend Second Grade Charles Race Third Grade Douglas Rosen Fourth Grade Mrs . Morris Teles Hebrew, Bar Mitzvah 11.ssistant Principal Mrs . Morris Teles Fifth Grade Mr • •~lan Oppenheimer Sixth Grade Mrs. Bernard Becker Seventh Grade Mr . Lawrence Berman Eighth Grc:de Mr . Sam Shumacher Ninth Grade Mrs . Warner Galombeck Music Mrs. Harry Berman to the Rabbfor Dramatics and Spe. for Confirmation and Bar Mi tzvah. ~.. ssistant Bo~·.RD OF EDUC/J.TION Mr . Joel Wiener ••••••.••• •• •••••••••••••••• ••• • ••• • •Chairm.a n Ralph ;.ugus t Mrs. Jerome Cherin Mr . Eugene Fisher Mrs. Harrison Friend Mrs . Helen Kulka Mrs . Mrs . ;'J.bert Parker Mr . & Mrs . Douglas Rosen Mr . Sam Shumacher Dr . Irving Singer Mrs. Jack Lipman Rabbi Stanley Kaplan li.CKNO\rJLEDGMENT In appreciation for their efforts to make this Confirmation a memorable one for the Confirmands and for all of us, we gratefully mention: Choir: Mr. ;,.rnold Bourziel, Music Director and Organist Miss Ilene Gudelsky, Soloist Mrs. ;,.lan Oppenheimer Mr. and Mrs . James Price Mr . Harry Schwa rtz Mrs. Sol Zoll Mrs. Warner Galombeck, Youth Choir Director Ushers: Mr. Lawrence Berman, Chairman - Mr . Jacob l1.shendorf Pupils of tho Eighth Grade, Youth Group � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Temple B'nai Israel Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Temple B'nai Israel (Muskegon, Mich.) Description An account of the resource Collection of photographs, scrapbooks, programs, minutes, and other records of the Temple B'nai Israel in Muskegon, Michigan. The collection was created as part of the L'dor V'dor project directed by Dr. Marilyn Preston, and was supported by grants from the Kutsche Office of Local History and Michigan Humanities Council. Original materials were digitized by the University Libraries and returned to the synagogue. 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Relation A related resource L'dor V'dor (project) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/d52233baa5b6098cdf0d35464a3df14c.pdf ab1311f47ff6b41cef275a559bc73a6c PDF Text Text T E MP L E B ' NA I I S R A E L MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN PROORAM CONFIRMATION SERVICE SAnJRDAY, MAY 21, 1966 10:00 A. M. CONDUCTED BY RABBI PHILLIP ROSENBERG B. A. Th. D. AND CONFIRMANDS MR. JOEL WIENER - PRESIDENT OF THE CONGREGATION MR. EUGENE FISHER-PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION �MEDITATION FOR PARENTS 1966 Confirmands FOR SILENT CONTEMPLATION BEFORE SERVICE God, and gladness, Father, in this hour of family I turn to Thee in Gratitude, that Thou has brought my beloved son (daughter)to this day. I thank Thee for the blessingof' parenthood, which, through the years, has so deeply enriched my life. In this moment of fulfillment I am also aware of my failings. At times I faltered in my obligations as a parent. have Yet in Thy goodness Thou hast enabled me to care for his (her) physical needs and to nurture. provide First Row Seated Left to Right: Regina Bruelbeck, Richard Steinman, Janet Friend, Susan Fisher, Lee Oppenheimer, Barbara Rosen for his (her) spiritual Grant Standing Left to Right: Jerry Ashendorf, Larry Rcetter, Marguerite Bacon Carla Rapoport, Rabbi Dr. Phillip Rosenberg, Carol Steindler, Robert Galombeck, Richard Roetter, Edward Stern the years ahead by precept and example. me the steadfastness to guide him (her) through En- able me to develop within him (her), by what �I do and say, love of Thee and devotion to com- passion, learning and charity. Help me to show him {her) the way to seek Thee through the habit Choir: Baruch-Habah Procession of Confirmands The Ark is Opened INVOCATION BY CONFIRMAND of prayer, Jewish observance and personal sacri0 fice. May the teachings of Thy prophets and sages Lord, that we thank for the blessings Thee have brought us to this sacred hour, all inspire him {her) to a life of honour and faith- that we have, all that we are, comes from Thee. fulness. Words alone cannot express May he {she) grow overcome evil, to love the good, be patient under trial, and seek Help us, lege and 0 Lord, challenge of this day. Strengthen within see him {her) at the wedding altar. May our home to be consecrated to Thee, and may we and our child- selves to the service of our fellow men. to commit Torah. blessings. Amen the faith that binds us to Thee and people Teach ren always serve Thee side by side. This day give us Thy Thy us to be worthy of the privi- day with our child, so may it be granted that we This day strengthen us. May our lives then show forth our thankfulness. peace and truth. As we are privileged to share the joy of this our gratitude. us Israel. Move us to devote our- to find joy in doing Thy will and our energies and talents to Thy �In Thy grace FLORAL OFFERING our lives have been sweetened by the love of our dear ones, deepened by the Confirmand We wisdom of our teachers and ennobled by the heritage of our people. as we Lord. have May May received. the we give as generously Accept meditations our day flower into deeds that merit Thy blessing. Amen 0 Lord, before Thee with our floral offering. this On prayers, 0 of our hearts this come, grimage festival our fathers came on pil- to Thy Temple. With songs of joy they approached Thy sactuary bearing Bikkurim, the first fruits of their harvest, the choice of their orchards and vineyards. Barchu et Adonai Hamvorach We bring a spiritual harvest, our young Praise ye the Lord to Whom all praise is due lives, our hearts and minds, our wills and Baruch Adonai Hamvorach Leolam Vaed strength, to offer these before Thee. We Praised be the Lord to Whom all would consecrate ourselves to the highest praise is due for ever and ever. and by holiest ideals in worthy life. of would devote ourselves We would man's to be guided dedication. We service and Thy to the service of our fellow man. May sight. our offering find favor in Thy May we merit Thy continued blessing on us and our dear ones. Amen �RABBI'S INVOCATION Our God before and of hope. our God of our fathers, we come and niee righteousness. Thy Torah. are grateful for the heritage Thy commandments . We people and we hope that our children thank with for Thee which Thou hast the of and enriched our lives, our minds and hands, for the joys of challenges grateful home ones and family. We are for the sacred opportunities to en- and Teach our Strengthen to Thee children and hast way in life. And in us to Thy the faith that binds us people, Israel. May our may they bequeath it to generations yet to come. Ark is closed Choir: Mah Tovu Let souls word guide us in the ways of Thy fellow men with love and under- tion. May they enrich it with their own spirit. open our hearts to Thy pre- sence this day. and Help us to receive our dear Amen given us freedom to choose our We to find joy in pursuing accept our sacred heritage with devo- noble the life of man. Thou us standing. many blessings for the harvest of field and orchard, for the fruits hast made Thy will known to us through on this holy day with gratitude will foster and preserve it for tl)e ages. We Thou Thy spirit illumine our �SABBATH SERVICE God, and also with him that is not here with ~ Union Prayer Book Page 118 - 128 us Union Prayer Book Page 234 - 235 Sinai, Union Prayer Book Page 138 - 140 themselves TORAH SERVICE Union Prayer Book our Page 144 - 145 our people Torah, ments after stood we Sinai with these words, spoken at our forefathers received the Torah for and of for all the ages to come. Yo~, are the next generation in the Jewish tradition. Take this Torah now and make it your own. generation, at day." children, chain RABBI Generation this since and first accepted the Confirmand (Holding Torah) have sought to live by its command- With gratitude and pride we, the members of to love God and man. We have upheld its this confirmation class, now receive the Torah. teachings even when suffering was the price of We our devotion. Thus we keep alive in the world a message that brings hope and healing, erhood and peace to all mankind. line broth- with us this "Not with you day before the Lord our and its guide. doctrines as our holy discip- As our fathers cherished and preserved the Torah throughout the generations, so only do I make this covenant; but with him that stands accept ,. it is our duty to study it and strive to live by its commandments, so it is our prayer that we may prove worthy of this sacred gift, �and that we shall transmit it to those who come of Priests and a holy nation. With after us. has gone Shema Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu deadly Adonai Echad claimed Hear O Israel the Lord our God the Lord is One. the Reading from the Torah Deutronomy 5-6 law in forth foes Thy ages found Choir:- Thy as and Thy hearts, witness endeavoring name in Israel strength their has in all Thy people amidst and flames the has earth. pro- Through been faithful to Thee. He trouble, light in darkness and hope in adversity. In Hebrew and English the same Prophets - Book of Ruth Chapter 1 come Opening of Ark ers. Imbue us with true knowledge and discernment our God, firmation Class some season of we members of this Con- year. remember the day of Sinai, into a May Thy we and Mothers when Israel entered the truth At this time, Covenant with Thee to become a Kingdom so that we may live by Thy laws and precepts. come before Thee in this gladthe Thee and renew the vow of our Fath- and guide us in the paths of Thy wisdom, PRAYER BY ALL CONFIRMANDS With joy, before spirit, 0 Lord, we Thy children possession spirit which rested upon our Fathers never revealed of all depart from to Israel men, and us. Grant that may become the that the time not �be distant when all the children on earth shall recognize Thee as their God and father. Amen Union Prayer Book Page 149 - 150 Rabbi Addresses Confirmands Presentation of Certificates By President Board of Education Eugene Fisher RELIGIOUS SCHOOL STAFF Principal: - Mrs. Jerome Cherin Teachers: Miss Ellen Cahill, Mrs. Harrison Friend, Miss Lorraine Friend, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Oppenheimer, Mr. James Price, Mr. Alan Parker, Mrs. Douglas Rosen, Mrs. Dan Rapoport, Mrs. Martin Schankler. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shumacher. Confirmation and Bar-Mitzvah Class - Rabbi Phillip Rosenberg assisted by Mrs Harry Berman Presentation of Junior Membership Certificates By President of Congregation Mr. Joel Wiener BOARD OF EDUCATION Adoration Kaddish Shalom Aleichem Benediction Mr. Eugene Fisher, Mrs. Ralph August, Mrs . Jack Lipman, Mrs. Douglas Rosen, Mr. Herbert Steinman, Mr. Marvin Gudelsky, Mrs. Jerome Cherin, Mrs. Louis Aron CHOIR Mr. Arnold Bourziel, Music Director and Organist Members: Mrs. Alan Oppenheimer, Miss Lorraine Friend, Mrs. Harrison Friend, Miss Janet Friend, Miss Ilene Gudelsky, Mrs. Warner Galombeck, Mr. James Price, Mrs. James Price, Mrs. Louis Aron, Mrs. Audrey Cahill, Miss Ellen Cahill, Mr. Daniel Silberman � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Temple B'nai Israel Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Temple B'nai Israel (Muskegon, Mich.) Description An account of the resource Collection of photographs, scrapbooks, programs, minutes, and other records of the Temple B'nai Israel in Muskegon, Michigan. The collection was created as part of the L'dor V'dor project directed by Dr. Marilyn Preston, and was supported by grants from the Kutsche Office of Local History and Michigan Humanities Council. Original materials were digitized by the University Libraries and returned to the synagogue. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital objects were contributed by Temple B'nai Israel as part of the L'dor V'dor project. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Jews--United States Muskegon (Mich.) Scrapbooks Synagogues Women--Societies and clubs Minutes (Records) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Allendale, Michigan Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Preston, Marilyn Grand Valley State University. 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Relation A related resource L'dor V'dor (project) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/787b268104ae5ee58f34215a74b046f5.pdf d13540f5fd71f3ac6fd198123df170b4 PDF Text Text TEMPLE B' NA! ISRAEL MUSKEGON I MICHIGAN PROGRAM CONFIRMATION SERVICE SUNDAY, MAY 25, 1969 2:30 P.M. CONDUCTED BY RABBI PHILLIP ROSENBERG, B.A. Th. D. AND CONFIRM ANDS Dr. Morton Kantor, President of the Congregation Mrs. Herbert Steinman, Chairman of the Board of Education �MEDITATION FOR PARENTS FOR SILENT CONTEMPLATION BEFORE SERVICE C I-< QJ +-' co 'O ·:;: co Q c QJ C/l 0 0:: 0 I-< co ~ ; co I-< QJ Q ..a z-:i: C QJ C/l ~ [i,. 0 5:.2 z~ 0 p... µ., :0 ..a 0 co co ~ 0:: ! ~ QJ C ..a j QJ +-' +-' QJ C C -:i: +-' .c _g, I-< 0 +-' ,t: QJ ,-.:i C/l ~ Q) E-t .c +-' QJ co God, and Father, in this hour of family gladness, I turn to Thee in Gratitude, that Thou has brought my beloved son (daughter) to this day. I thank Thee for the blessing of parenthood, which, through the years, has so deeply enriched my life. In this moment of fulfillment I am also aware of my failings. At times I have faltered in my obligations as a parent. Yet in Thy goodness Thou hast enabled me to care for his (her) physical needs and to provide for his {her) spiritual nurture. Grant me the steadfastness to guide him (her) through the years ahead by precept and example. Enable me to develop within him (her), by what I do and say, love of Thee and devotion to compassion, learning and charity. Help me to show him (her) the way to seek Thee through the habit of prayer, Jewish observance and personal sacrifice. May the teachings of Thy prophets and sages inspire him (her) to a life of honour and faithfulness. May he (she) grow to love the good, overcome evil, be patient under trial, and seek peace and truth. As we are privileged to share the joy of this day with our chi Id, so may it be granted that we see him (her) at the wedding altar. May our home be consecrated to Thee, and may we and our children always serve Thee side by side. This day strengthen us. This day give us Thy blessings. Amen Choir: Baruch-Habah Procession of Confirmands The Ark is Opened INVOCATION BY CONFIRMAND 0 Lord, we thank Thee for the blessings that have brought us to this sacred hour, all that we have, all that we are, comes from Thee. Words alone cannot express our gratitude. May our lives then show forth our thankfulness. Help us, 0 Lord, to be worthy of the privilege and challenge of this day. Strengthen within us the faith that binds us to Thee and to Thy people Israel. Move us to devote ourselves to the service of our fellow men. Teach us to find joy in doing Thy will and to commit our energies and talents to Thy Torah. In Thy grace our lives have been sweetened by the love of our dear ones, deepened by the wisdom of our teachers and ennobled by the heritage of our people. May we give as generously as we have rece ived. Accept our prayers, 0 Lord. May the meditations of our he<.irts this day flower into deeds that merit Thy blessing. Amen �Barchu et Adonai Hamvorach Praise ye the Lord to Whom al I praise is due Baruch Adonai Hamvorach Leolam Vaed Praised be the Lord to Whom all praise is due for ever and ever. FLORAL OFFERING CONFIRMATION SERVICE Union Prayer Book . . . • . . . . . • . • . . • • , •. Page 218 - 253 ) TORAH SERVICE Confirmand We come, 0 Lord, before Thee with our floral offering. On this festival our fathers came on pi lgramage to Thy Temple. With songs of joy they approached Thy sanctuary bearing Bikkurim, the first fruits of their harvest, the choice of their orchard and vineyards. We bring a spiritual harvest, our young lives, our hearts and minds, our wills and strength, to offer these before Thee. We would consecrate ourselves to the highest and holiest in life. We would be guided by ideals worthy of man's dedication. We would devote ourselves to Thy service and to the service of our fellow man. May our offering find favor in Thy sight. May we merit Thy continued blessing on us and our dear ones. Amen RABBI'S INVOCATION Our God and God of our fathers, we come before Thee on this holy day with gratitude and hope. We are grateful for the heritage of our people and we hope that our children will foster and preserve it for the ages. We thank Thee for the many blessings with which Thou hast enriched our lives, for the harvest of field and orchard and for the fruits of our minds and hands, for the joys and challenges of home and family. We are grateful for the sacred opportunities to ennoble the life of man. Thou hast given us freedom to choose our way in life. We open our hearts to Thy presence this day. Let Thy spirit illumine our souls and Thy word guide us in the ways of righteousness. Thou hast made Thy wi 11 known to us through Thy Torah. Teach us to find joy in pursuing Thy commandments. Help us to receive our dear ones and our fellow men with love and understanding. Strengthen in us the faith that binds us to Thee and to Thy people, Israel. May our children accept our sacred heritage with devotion. May they enrich it with their own spirit. And may they bequeath it to generations yet to come. Amen Ark is closed Choir: Mah Tovu Page 144 - 145 Union Prayer Book RABBI Generation after generation, since first our people stood at Sinai and accepted the Torah, we have sought to Iive by its commandments to love God and man. We have upheld its teachings even when suffering was the price of our devotion. Thus we keep alive in the world a message that brings hope and healing, brotherhood and peace to all mankind. "Not with you only do I make this covenant; but with him that stands with us this day before the Lord our God, and also with him that is not here with us this day." With these words, spoken at Sinai, our forefathers received the Torah for themselves and for al I the ages to come. You, our children, are the next generation in the chain of Jewish tradition. Take this Torah now and make it your own. Confirmand { Holding Torah) With gratitude and pride we, the members of this confirmation class, now receive the Torah. We accept its doctrines as our holy discipline and guide. As our fathers cherished and preserved the Torah throughout the generations, so it is our duty to study it and strive to live by its commandments, so it is our prayer that we may prove worthy of this sacred gift, and that we sh al I transmit it to those who come after us. Shema Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu Adonai Echad Hear O Israel the Lord our God the Lord is One. Choir: Reading from the Torah Deutronomy 5-6 Hebrew and English Prophets - Book of Ruth, Chapter l �PRAYER BY ALL CONFIRMANDS With joy, our God, we members of this Confirmation Class come before Thee in this gladsome season of the year. At this time, we remember the day of Sinai, when Israel entered into a Covenant with Thee to become a Kingdom of Priests and a holy nation. With Thy law in their hearts, Thy people has gone forth as Thy witness and amidst deadly foes and endeavoring flames has proclaimed Thy name in all the earth. Through the ages Israel has been faithful to Thee. He found strength in trolble, light in darkness and hope in adversity. In the same spirit, 0 Lord, we Thy children come before Thee and renew the vow of our Fathers. Imbue us with true knowledge and discernment and guide us in the paths of Thy wisdom, so that we may live by Thy laws and precepts. May Thy spirit which rested upon our Fathers and Mothers never depart from us. Grant that the truth revealed to Israel may become the possession of al I men, and that the time not be distant RELIGIOUS SCHOOL STAFF Principal • • . . . . . . • . Rabbi Phillip Rosenberg Teachers Mrs. Florence Bishop, Miss Ellen Cahill, Mr. Alan Oppenheimer, Mr. Alan Parker, Miss Frances Price, Mrs. Phillip Rosenberg, Mrs. Irving Singer, Mrs. Kurt Strauss Executive Secretary . . . • . • . Mrs. Alan Oppenheimer Confirmation and Bar-Mitzvah Class . . . . . . Rabbi Phillip Rosenberg when all the children on earth shall recognize Thee as their God and father. Amen BOARD OF EDUCATION Mrs. Herbert Steinm an Chairman Union Prayer Book • . . . • . . • • . • . • Page 149 - 150 Rabbi Addresses Confirmands Presentation of Certificates By Chairman, Board of Education, Mrs. Herbert Steinman Presentation of Junior Member ship Certificates By President of Congregation, Dr. Morton Kantor Adoration Kaddish Shalom Aleichem Benediction Mrs. Arthur Greenberg, Mrs. Lewis Jaffe , Mr s . Arthur Jenkins, Dr. Phillip Miller, Mrs. Da ni e l Silberman, Rabbi Phillip Rosenberg CHOIR Music Director and Organist . . . . . Mr. Arnold Bourziel Mrs. Louis Aron, Mrs. Arnold Bourzie l, Mrs. Audrey Cahill, Miss Ellen Cahill, Miss Ileane Gudelsky, Miss Lori Miller, Mrs. Alan Oppenheimer, Mr. Daniel Silberman, Mrs. Irving Singer, Miss Regan Teles � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Temple B'nai Israel Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Temple B'nai Israel (Muskegon, Mich.) Description An account of the resource Collection of photographs, scrapbooks, programs, minutes, and other records of the Temple B'nai Israel in Muskegon, Michigan. The collection was created as part of the L'dor V'dor project directed by Dr. Marilyn Preston, and was supported by grants from the Kutsche Office of Local History and Michigan Humanities Council. Original materials were digitized by the University Libraries and returned to the synagogue. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital objects were contributed by Temple B'nai Israel as part of the L'dor V'dor project. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Jews--United States Muskegon (Mich.) Scrapbooks Synagogues Women--Societies and clubs Minutes (Records) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Allendale, Michigan Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Preston, Marilyn Grand Valley State University. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-08_BI_1969-05-25_Confirmation_Services Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Temple B'nai Israel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1969-05-25 Title A name given to the resource Confirmation Service Program Description An account of the resource Confirmation service program, May 25, 1969. Subject The topic of the resource Jews--United States Muskegon (Mich.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digital file contributed by the B'nai Israel Temple as part of the L'dor V'dor project. Relation A related resource L'dor V'dor (project) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/16a82de2700899aa82e3955c8659ff56.pdf 78352eefeea9a02268cbcda0e44ee952 PDF Text Text . _v ·" .~ l·; ... '"' MUSKEX}{)N UNIT STATE TEMP~ YOUTH PRESENTS "SERVICE ON SOVIET JEWRY" March 5, 1971 8:00 P. M. Temple B1 nai Israel Muskegon, Michigan ARRANGED: gy MR. NEIL OPPENHEIMER MISS LINDA ROTHSCHILD With Cooperation of Temple Youth Group �OhDER OF SERVICE CANDLE LIGHTING And G0d said ••• "Let there be light." •• and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and divided the light from the darkness. And God calle,d the light day and the darkness He called night. Boruch atch adenuy alehenu melech haclam asher kideshonu b 1metzvosov vetyevanu lechodlic ner shel Shabos. SONG: "GO 001,lN MOSES" When Israel was in Egypt's land, Let 1I\Y people go! Oppressed s ~ hard they could not stand, Let my people go! Choru;:,: µo down, Moses, ii Way doWJi in Egypt I s land: Tell ole Pharaoh, Let Inf people go. Thus saith the Lord, Moses said, L~t iey people go! If ool, 1 111 smite your first-born dead: J,et my people go! Ch~s: ,, Tqe devil thought he had us fa st, .Let Il\Y people go! 13,ut we thought we'd break his chains at la1:1t, Let iey people go! -1$Jhorus: JiESPONSIVE !IBA.DING: Reader: God -~tandeth in the congregation of God. In the midst of the judges He judgeth Congregation: How long will ye judge unjustly and respect the persons of the wicked? Reauer: Judge the poor and fatherless, do justice t o the afflicted and destitute. �. tongregation: - h.escue the. poor and fatherless, deliver them out of the hand of the wicked. Reader: They know not, neither do they understand. They go about in .d arkness. Congregation: All the fcundations of the earth are moved. Reader! Arise, 0 God, judge the earth • . (f) m, 'l· ( Pages 12 and 13 in Union Pra;y'er Book. 1 Cl{IJ ~ PE.AYER ~ READING· SHAMAH Page 15 in Union Prayer Book V 'HAVTAH Page 8,. 1$ RESPONSIVE REliDING: Reader: 0 God, Keep not Thcu Silence. Congregati,on: Hold not Thy peace, be not still, 0 God Reader: For, lo, Thine enemies are in an uproar Congregation: And they that hate Thee have lifted up tht:ir heads Rea der: they hold crafty converse against Thy pecple Congregation: And take c~sel against Thy treasured ones Iteader: They have said: Come, and let us cut them off fr-0m being a nation, that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance. -+ 1f LENT 'f I PRAYER: Our brethren of the house of Israel, thoee who are given over tc sorrow and captivity, finding no rest in their land l and unable to flee. May God have mercy on them;. tal{ing them from dits?rrow to gladness, from darkness to light, from slavery to redempv~ tion. o, very soon now. Amen }fay the words of my mouth and the meditaticn of my heart be acceptable unto Thee, my ro~k qnd my redeemer. MESSAGE OF SYMPllTHY: To those who are persecuted, our brother$ and sisters we have not forgotten you in your distress. vie confess ihat we have been partially asleep. Now~ are awakening ancf remembering. Not only the old are remembering, but also the yo~ people all over the world are ready to open their hearts and pour out their love and ... �and compassion to you. In our youth lies ou~ hope. Our striving for you spiritually is th~ strongest hope for your redemption. ' Fi.EJ~DING: · A~,,. ov. r,l{ KIDDISH Page 93 SERMON SONG: Am Jun od od od od od AM YISHOEL CH1tI Yisroel (repeat 2) Yisroel Chai (repeat all) ov-vee-nu chai (repeat o-vee-nu (repeat) o-vee-nu chai (repeat 2) o-vee-nu (repeat) o-vee-nu chai 11 A.DOMTION /, Page 71 · I Page 77 r'. KADDISH Ph.AYER I I SONG: flHJi.TIKVAH" I Kol od ba-le vav Rni-mah Ne-fesh ye-hu dee iho-mi-yah Ul-fa-atei miz-radh, kadi-mah A-vin l'zicntzo-f~-y~ Ad lo av-da.h tik-~a-te-nu Ha-tik-vah sh'not 18,l~pa-yim Li~hi-yot am chof1shi b'ar-tzey nu Er etz tzon viru-la~yim BENEDICTION l . ! ' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Jews--United States Muskegon (Mich.) Scrapbooks Synagogues Women--Societies and clubs Minutes (Records) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Allendale, Michigan Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Preston, Marilyn Grand Valley State University. 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Merrill photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909/1950 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-222 Description An account of the resource Photographs, negatives, and lantern slides digitized from the papers of engineer and archaeologist Robert H. Merrill. A Grand Rapids native, Merrill held an accomplished career as a civil engineer. He founded the company Spooner & Merrill, which held offices in Grand Rapids and Chicago. From 1919-1921, Merrill lived in China, working as Assistant Principal Engineer on a reconstruction of the Grand Canal - the oldest and longest canal system in the world. Merrill became fascinated by archaeology, and among other projects, he traveled to the Uxmal Pyramids in Yucatan, Mexico, with a research expedition from Tulane University. Merrill's photo collection includes images of his travels and projects, friends and family. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Merrill_LS00084 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1918-1919 Title A name given to the resource Confucius shrine top of Tai Shan Description An account of the resource Black and white lantern slide of a Confucian shrine at the top of a large hill near Mount Tai, China. Subject The topic of the resource Lantern slides China Tai Mountains (China) Confucian shrines Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. 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Merrill photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909/1950 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-222 Description An account of the resource Photographs, negatives, and lantern slides digitized from the papers of engineer and archaeologist Robert H. Merrill. A Grand Rapids native, Merrill held an accomplished career as a civil engineer. He founded the company Spooner & Merrill, which held offices in Grand Rapids and Chicago. From 1919-1921, Merrill lived in China, working as Assistant Principal Engineer on a reconstruction of the Grand Canal - the oldest and longest canal system in the world. Merrill became fascinated by archaeology, and among other projects, he traveled to the Uxmal Pyramids in Yucatan, Mexico, with a research expedition from Tulane University. Merrill's photo collection includes images of his travels and projects, friends and family. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Merrill_LS00083 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1918-1919 Title A name given to the resource Confucius stone monument Description An account of the resource Black and white lantern slide of a Chinese man standing next to a Confucian monument in Shantung (Shandong), China. Subject The topic of the resource Lantern slides China Shandong Peninsula (China) Temples, Confucian Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. 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Merrill became fascinated by archaeology, and among other projects, he traveled to the Uxmal Pyramids in Yucatan, Mexico, with a research expedition from Tulane University. Merrill's photo collection includes images of his travels and projects, friends and family. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Merrill_LS00082 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1918-1919 Title A name given to the resource Confucius temple--Shantung Description An account of the resource Black and white lantern slide of a Confucian temple in Shantung (Shandong), China. Subject The topic of the resource Lantern slides China Shandong Peninsula (China) Buildings Temples, Confucian Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource eng Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/2d91ed8f9324bb6892a707bd2014f327.jpg 6a0ad442f4d7fc50b4c86cc0d814bfb1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Robert H. Merrill photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909/1950 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-222 Description An account of the resource Photographs, negatives, and lantern slides digitized from the papers of engineer and archaeologist Robert H. Merrill. A Grand Rapids native, Merrill held an accomplished career as a civil engineer. He founded the company Spooner & Merrill, which held offices in Grand Rapids and Chicago. From 1919-1921, Merrill lived in China, working as Assistant Principal Engineer on a reconstruction of the Grand Canal - the oldest and longest canal system in the world. Merrill became fascinated by archaeology, and among other projects, he traveled to the Uxmal Pyramids in Yucatan, Mexico, with a research expedition from Tulane University. Merrill's photo collection includes images of his travels and projects, friends and family. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Merrill_LS00085 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1918-1919 Title A name given to the resource Confucius upper steps Tai Shan Description An account of the resource Black and white lantern slide of the rocky steps up a mountainside to a Confucian shrine near Mount Tai, China. Subject The topic of the resource Lantern slides China Tai Mountains (China) Confucian shrines Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource eng Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/68509a63d9c5ea2132877fe036c98b15.pdf b8206e89fab3ebb44b07549191bf9a0e PDF Text Text �--__. CARSON SCRAP BOOK 0. B. CARSON 420 Lexington Avenue New York 17, N. Y. ESTABLISHED 1923 ��������J �•. __J J ����The Musl<egon Jewish Con11nunity's * Drea1n Shall Be Fulfilled * "Jfappy ar-, tl,ey wf,o dll'el/ in Tf,ey DEC are /ort1l'Cr praising E MBER, T/,y f,ous-,; Tl,ee." 1940 ��A ,!ital ]eLcis/1 Co111111u11ity Center . This Is The Dreain of Every Group and Organization. There is no community in all western :\Iichigan that is so closely knit as the Jewish Community of Greater ::\luskegon. From its people, leaders have emerged to interpret and stimulate the desires, hopes, dreams and aspirations of the community as a whole. A Jewish Center, a central meeting place for the joint and cooperative endeavors of all peoples of ::\luskegon is the dream of this community. A Center wherein the cultural, communal, social and spiritual life of the new :\luskegon . the :Muskegon that has grown so greatly in character and stature . . may be given full outlet and further encouragement. All of Greater Muskegon will benefit by the erection of a Center that will encourage group interest and activate leadership in Jewish and Civic affairs. Specifically . . . the Center will have adequate facilities for housing social, cultural and religious gatherings, both large and small. These will include, among various others, the Congregation, the Children's and the Adults' Religious School, the Sisterhood, the Brotherhood, the B'nai B'ritb Lodge, the Hadassah, the United Jewish Charities, and the Zionish Organization. But beyond these, the Center will be available to various other civic groups and organizations. 1fie Center \\11i// Belong To You 1fie Pu//il/ment Is Up To You! �This Jewish Center Will Provide Proper Space and Facilities For Your Spiritual, Cultural and Social Life And Will Be Situated To Best Serve and Represent Tl1.e Entire Comn1.unity. When this dream shall have been fulfilled, men, women and children will meet in prayer within the walls of its beautiful main chapel, with a normal first floor seating capacity for one hundred seventy persons. A flexible seat- 1 l ing arrangement which includes a balcony will provide a maximum seating capacity of three hundred. As shown on the accompanying floor plans, the first floor also has a social room or salon and a small chapel of proper atmosphere to serve the requirements of small groups on occasions of meetings for religious purposes. On the ground floor, part of the space is used for heating, ventilating and storage, leaving sufficient area for a complete modern kitchen which adjoins a large recreation room equipped with a stage and other necessary facilities for dinners, dances, or social affairs. In the other parts of the building, in addition to the Rabbi's study, there will be a library and three cheerful rooms having proper size and equipment to meet the Religious School requirements. and which are also planned to serve other useful purposes. The site selected for the Community Center is at the southwest corner of Fourth Street and Webster Avenue Hackley Park. . . directly across from beautiful Here. ample parking facilities, too, are available. This location is truly the ideal choice ... with churches and such institutions as the Hackley Library, the Hackley Art Gallery, the Hackley School, lending an air of culture to these surroundings. Easily reached by bus and but a five minute walk from the downtown business district, the Muskegon Jewish Center will in reality be the Center of Muskegon's Jewish life. 1 I �FLOOR PLANS KINDERGARTEN UPPER PART OF (.HAPEL.. CLASS RM. CLASS l=IM. SECOND COATS FLOOR PLAN T L Loe,e,y u ~ ~~~~~~~~~~~ I). FIRST FLOOP, ·--- .. ~o• PLAN l) 0 10' 3d 40' +==:t I SC.ALE: T. RECRE:ATION OOILER ROOM HALL LOe,e,y MEN RAe.e.1' 5 STUDY SEG. T. CHAIP. STOil.. T WOMEN COATS GROUND !=LOOJ2. PLAN �How Is This Dream To Be Realized, and When? This will be determined by your further contributions. A splendid start has been made ... and now . . . to bring this dream to full realization ... you are asked to make an additional contribution according to your means and capacity. The benefits you will derive out of your contribution cannot be measured in dollars and cents. It will be an investment returned many times over . . . to you . . . to your children and their children. Whether your contribution be great or small . . . one day you will know that you have done your share ... that your children shall proudly read your name among those which will be inscribed on a bronze tablet as having made the Center possible. The answer is for you to supply. If you respond now . . . if you make as generous a contribution as you can possibly make, and make it at once ... then, upon completion of the architect's final plans and specifications, the basement will be completed and the balance of the building will go on uninterrupted until there will arise this magnificent edifice . . . l\luskegon's Jewish Center. And, sitting within the walls of its beautiful chapel on Rosh Hashonah, 5707 (1946), you will say, "I helped build it, -and it is ours." Say It Believe It Do All You Can For It and Your Dream Sizall Be Fu/filled. �Officers ... Members of T/1e Board of Trustees . . . Committees OFFICERS President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leo S. Rosen Vice-President ................................................... J. M. Kaufman Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Lawson Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fred Rodoff MEMBERS OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES Harold Rosen Harold Silverman Sol Silverman Fred Stein Joseph Strifling Abe Ashendorf Maurice Golden Sam Klayf Chas. Locke Sam Price Paul Wiener ADVISORY TRUSTEES Harry Fisher Marian Fisher Herman Grossman Sadie Grossman Ely Smith Francis August Jean Berman Harry S. Berman Ruben Berman Hortense Berman COMMITTEES BUILDING COMMITTEE - J. M. Kaufman Co-CHAIR.MEN Harold Rosen BANQUET PROMOTION AND STEERING COMMITTEE Maurice Golden-Chairman Dr. Phillip Miller Louis Berman Ted Neumar Hy Braverman Sam Rosenbaum Francis Fine Rabbi Louis Satlow Dr. Martin Friedenberg Fred Stein Ed. Krause BANQUET MENU COMMITTEE BANQUET MUSIC COMMITTEE Sam Rosenbaum-Chairman Joe Aron-Chairman BANQUET FLORAL DECORATIONS BANQUET GUESTS COMMITTEE Lillian Kaufman-Chairman Jerome Fisher-Chairman �MUSKEGON HOUSE OF JEWISH WORSHIP In behalf of Congregation B'nai Israel Cornerstone Laying Ceremonies Program OCCIDENTAL HOTEL BALLROOM Muskegon, Michigan \ November 25, 1947 Kislev 13, 5708 �PROGRAM 9,,,/,:,Yt/,:o,, TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL SUNDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 21, 1948, e:ou P.M. �MUSKEGON HOUSE OF JEWISH WORSHIP In behalf of Congregation B'nai Israel Cornerstone Laying Ceremonies Program OCCIDENTAL HOTEL BALLROOM Muskegon, Michigan \ November 25, 1947 Kislev 13, 5708 �America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ensemble Invocation ............................. Rabbi Herman Kieval Opening Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leo S. Rosen Rea<ling of Scripture ... . ................ Rabbi Jacob KliLzner Acceptance of records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samuel G. Klay£ Pre-,enLation of records: 1. Sisterhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Harry S. Berman 2. B'nai B'1 ith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Francis Fine 3. United Jewish Charities ................ J. M. Kaufman 4. Mona View Cemetery As~ociation ..... .Milton Steindler 5. Hadassah .......................... Mrs. Charles Locke 6. Congregation B'nai Israel ............ Harold Silverman 7. House of Jewish Worship ................ Harold Rosen 8. Zionist Organization of America ........ Max Rosenberg 9. History of Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Fred Rodoff Signing and depositing this program (see facing page) Sealing o( Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Isaac Grossman Blessing of Thanksgiving Abraham Shmookler Laying of Cornerstone ........................ Paul M. Wiener Wielding of trowel ....... Robert Cherin, Morris Friend, Samuel Lipman, Herman Mendleson, Nathan Price, Samuel Rosen• baum, I. Rubinsky, Sol Silverman, Eli Smith, Jos. Strifling. Address .................................. Rabbi Harry Essrig Hatikvah ........................................ Ensemble �CONTENTS OF BOX: 1. Statement from Sisterhood. 2. Statement from B'nai B'rith. 3. U. J. C. program of 1946-47. Officers of 1947-48. --1· Statement from Mona View Cemetary Association. 5. Statement from Hadassah. 6. Ac.~ of Incorporation of Congregation B'nai Israel. Names of p1c~ent officers. ;. Statement from House of Jewish Worship. Officers and donori.. Photograph of officers and trustees. :'•fames of architects. 8. Statement from ZOA. 9. History of the Community. 10. This program. In witness of the depositing of the above records at the corne1,cone laying ceremonies, we hereunto subscribe our names this 25th clay of November, 1947, corresponding to the 13th day of Ki~lev, 5708. :Mrs. S. Ashendorf Dr. Ralph V. August ................................... . Ruben Bc1n1an ........................................ . Harry Fisher .......................................... . Komma Gudelsk) Hyman Lipman, Registrar ............................. . Dr. Phillip Miller ...................................... . Duplicates of these documents will be available for impection in our lilwa1'1f. �PROGRAM 9,,,/,:,Yt/,:o,, TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL SUNDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 21, 1948, e:ou P.M. �·. $tr, ft ,,/,Jlr 1/, 11 l/2e u1/r,1/lft1'I r/ l/2i.J jt "f'.'j l'ft m fJ a N1/' n ,rl,u·lion r/ //,,,r·r•1f'I' rj //,e (j},,(rl,,11 ,J1r1rl 1/f" i11jt nf,a Ht lion ly 7;;.,1'/""//"liu1 .J1'11ai , f,rar'/ �• �rite Stor!I of Our voldeH Rook .\ filll10ll' arli,l is 110\\ rni.rnard in prrparina ror 0llr Conarraation. ii 1,,rae ,t1tracth< hook. to hr kno,, n "' thr COl.l)E" BOOK OF CO'\CREGATIO~ H'" \I ISR.\El. or· \IL'SKECO'\. \IICI IIC ,\ " · In thi, hook. "ill he- rrcorclc-d the- HISTORY of th<' rr~.\I ISR.\EI. co,r. CRl:C \TIO'\. the- m<·mhc-r, of the- building co111mitlee: the <ontrilmtors to tl11• nr" S,nagoauc- building: tlw) ilr✓ heil date-, of our hc-lo,c-d: the \nnhc-r,ar) clatr~ of our nwmhrr,hip; thr Birthd,\\, of our childrrn: the names of our Conrirmunh and Bar \litz,·ah,: th(' nam('S or the- men and \\Olll('n \\ho S('n('d the ("Ollllnunit) f tithfulh and lo, ally. and other i111porlant ma tier, of interest. The Book is de,i(!rlC'd lo lw \:\ J:\'l:R l:"\P \ '\Dl'\C HISTORY OF JE\\'ISH LIFI-: in :-Slu,ker.?on ,111d its , iciniti<•s. Ii is inlerc,-lina ho" the iclen of the hook came about: .\fter om ne\\ Syna 1-!0(!u< huildinl'.! "<1s comtructed. the Board of Directors de( ided that they would de, iale from the a(!e old custom of marring the heaul) of the Temple and the ohj,·c h then•in. hy either <ommemoraling conlrihutors "ho pa,,ed "" ay. or honorin(! l,irac• donors still ali,r. h, perpetuatinl'.! their names and gifts throul'.!h pluqur, and ins< riptions on the \\,di, or al\\ other pc1rl of the building . •\ , a SL'BSTITLTE. the Board thoughtfully recommended that all those who earned the c1ffet1ion of the community throuah gifts and deeds. and deserved lo lw rememlH·recl. he insc-rihecl instead. in a special book lo be named a, the <;QI I )E:\ BOOK. Throuah this BOOK not on!) will the heaul) of the Temple l," 1msen ed. hut E\'ERY O"I: "ill ha\C a chance to BE l:'\SC'RJBEf) and r<'rnembered. he his aift lari:.ie or small. The recommendation of the Board \\as un,tnimously adopted. hence-a COLI )E'\' BOOK. Be«ws<' of the nature of this hook and the spirit ii symbolizes. il might \\ell lJC' <alled the Democratic Book of Congregation lrnai lsrn('l. for it truly represents ideal Je\\ i,h wa)-th<.' dc·mocralk lib('ral :.?re.11<.'r "\ Iuske(!on. I he WU). This is the wa) of the Je" s ol Tl,<' COLl)I-::'\ BOOK is op<•n lo member, a, \\ell ,1, uuesls. :---Ir\KI---: .\ CTFr TO Tl IL TE\IPJ.E \'\I) YOL'R "r\~IE \\'ILi . HE 1'\'SCl~IRED. l I �-~'~7J'rf'J1l DE D I CAT l O '\ 0 F TE i\I PL E B . ~ A I I S R A E L Sl:NDAY EvENING. :\'ov1c:,1BER 21, 1918 - 8:00 P.'.\I. PRESENTATIO:\' OF THE COLORS NATIONAi. ANTHEi\1 INVOCATION . Color Guard Audience /~crhhi Snmuel Umen ~½,,,r,1/11//J a 11d //r,/coJ'llf-' LEO S. ROSEN PRESIUENT OF CO:-IGREGATION, s':-IAI ISRALL SEU SH'ORI1'-I PSAl.1\ I OF DEDICATJON \ IY SOUL THIRSTETH FOR GOD Choir Rabbi Cl1oir .¼'l'IJl()l'J"l, RABBI SAj\lUEL UMEN El. YIVNEH HAGAIJL PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY - SHIVISI ;-. JEMORJAL PRAYER El. MOLE RACHAMli\l UNIVERSITY or CHICAGO Choir Rabhi C'Twir In Mc>mory o/ Congregcrlion Meml>c>rs and Our Sons \\//10 Fc>ll in Hattie Figl1ti11g /or Democracy PRAYER FOR l r. S. GOVER:\'MENT l lt\l.LEI.UYAI I BE:\'EDICTION \DON OLAJ'-1 Hol>l>i C'Twir /~nl>l,i ('/wir ��' �����, ���i Congregation B'nai Israel MU • KEGCN, MICHIGAN 9,,1,;.r,/,-, n a ,,,1 ;/rJ/i,nn,u,/. 9'1,u,cr• SUNDAY, Novt• :::u:A: 3:0C: i P. M. 21, 1948 ��I Congregation B'nai Israel MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN ~,:d,ffllt'nn rv,1(/ 3eJl/~no1tia/. (l)inneJ', SUNDAY, NOVt:' :JER 3:00 ~. M. 21, 1948 �.. !JZe (,.£J'li.,l1;,1 un l/4efJulel'jttfl'Iry?t/4,jft ''fi,.;/ l'rtm iJ a Nj, n 1,luckon o/'tlte co 11er oj Me C§olcle11 :.JdooJ.'ltoff' i11 jtnfw rall"on I:; Y5r,,'(/n'/lalio11 f!J·naiJ':mel ��"Cite Stor11 of Our Jo/den Rook ,\ famous artist is no" engaged in prept1ring for our Coni:ire(!ation. a lari:ie alt ml tin hook. to I)(" known ,., the GOl.l)E:'\' BOOK OF CO'\GREGATIO:\ tr"\AI ISRr\EI. OF \IL.:SKECO:\. \IICHIGA '\. In thi, hook. will hc- recorded the HISTORY of the IY"\.\I ISR.\El. CO"-: GRl-:C .\TIO"\. the memlH'rs of the huilding rnmmilte<': the contrihutors to th,. "''" Synagogu<' building: the Yau:heit <i.ile, of our beloV<'d: the \nniY('rsary dales 0 [ our mc-mlwrship: the Birthda,·s of our <·hildren: the name, of our Confirmanh .ind Bar \ lit/\ al": thc- names of the men and "omen "ho serH·d the com1mmit) f.,ithfulh and loyally. and other important matters of interest. The Book is designed 10 he \ '\ E\ 'ER EXP\ '\1)1'\G I IISTORY OF JE\\'ISI I LIFE in :'-lu,kel'.!on ,ind its ,icinities. It is interesting ho" the idea of the book came about: After our ne" Synn1'.!0J:!UC' huildina "ns constructed. the Board of Direclors dee ided that they would deviate from the aae old <Ustom of marrina the benuty of the Temple and the ob j<'ds therein. by either commemorating contributors who passed il\\a). or honorini:( lari:(e donor, still ali\C. by perpetualina their name, and aifts through plaques and inscriptio1h on the walls or any other part of the building. As a SUBSTITL'TE. the Board thoughtful!) recommended that all those who eMnecl the affection of the community throuah aifts and deeds. and deserved lo be rememhl'red. be inscribed instead. in a spe(ial book to be named as tlw c;OI.DE:'\ BOOK. Throuah this BOOK not only ,,ill the beaut) of the Temple I,<' presened. but l::\'ERY 0"-:[ "ill h<1,e a C'hance to BE l:'\'SCRIBED and remembered. be his gift lt1rge or small. The recommendation of tl,e Roard was un,,nimou,i) adopted. hentc-a GOLl)E'\ BOOK. Because of the nature of this book and the spirit il symbolizes. it might well l,e called tlw Democratic Hook of Coni:(rl'gation B' nai Israel. for ii truly represents the ideal Jc-"i,h "ay-the democratic liberal way. This is thC' way of the Je"s of :;!realer ;\ luskegon. 1111· COi .DE:\' BOOK is op1•11 to nwmher, as well ,1, guesls. ~JAKI: ,\ CIFT TO THE Tl-:\IPI.I: \'\I) YOL ' R '\,\\IE \\'II L BE !"-:SCRIBED. [ �CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL i'IUSKEGON. MICHIGA 'lerlicalio It ({ '71 1 d YeJ !t»l01UCf t 9'm-nr-'1! Sunday. . 1ovember 21. 1948 OccmENTAL HoTEL 3:00 P.M. THE NATIO:\IAL ANTHEM Assembly INVOCATIO ' Rabbi Samuel Umen DINNER . GREETI 1GS AND WELCOME . Samuel C. Klay{ ENTERTAINME T MESSAGE Hortense Bel'mon I >RESENTA TlON OF TESTIMO 11AL TO LEO S. ROSEN Paul M. Wiener REMARKS Ral)bi Samuel Ume,1 VOCAL SELECTION RESPO SE . Leo S. Rosen HATIKVAH Assembly BENEDICTION Rabbi Samuel Umen PAUL M. \VIENER SAMUEL G. KU\ YF CHAIRMAN TOASTh·IASTER �eo mmit tees COCKT,\ll S .\:'\I) 1)1:'\"'.ER I L1RR) S. 131 R~a.,:s-Chairman F rands Fine RECEPTIO'\ co,1:'11TTEE ;\ In. 1:--.D '\ IR::-. 11. \. S1L1, n,11:--.-Chairman \fr. and ;\lrs. '-lilton Steindler :'-Ir. and \Ir,. Joe Strifling '\ Ir. and '\ Ir,. Ted "'.eumC'r ;\Ir. and '\ I rs. I h·rman Grossman \Ir. and '-Ir,. Jerom<' Fishn PROCRA;\ I A:\'I) Pl 'BU CID' CO;\ I:" 11n-EE TICKET \'-.I) l"'.\'rJ \TIO"'. CO0Ji'lrnEr: FR, 1> Rono,, -Chairman f: '\TEln.\l:\:'-11: :'\T CO\ f\ IITTEE l)ECORXrtO"'. CO0l:'-IITTl:l: ,\ lRs. i' lrs. f _eo RosC'n t IARR) F1s11 rn-Chai rman \Jrs. Samu<'! Lipman �~ARL[ PRESS( INC., MUSK[CON J ��and COLl)E'\ BOOK DEDICATIO'\' SIJ',l).\Y f\TNINC '-10\'I 'llffR 6. )()1() 6:00 p,11.l. • I I �l 3'ieaJ<tiit'J(,yon tkeouteJ<j1,a1<to/t/4iijtJroc7Jtam iJa J<e/v-0ductwn o/t/4e co 'lf,e Jt o/t/4e r.#otden !!Jook o/<ef1onc7"'e!falwn &#',n ai .fi,,af't �SAGE SAID THAT IIE FOUND REASON FOR HONORING ALMOST EVERYONE HE KNEW. '1 HAVE NEVER COME ACROSS ONE IN WHOM I FAILED TO RECOGNIZE SUPERIORITY OVER MYSELF. WERE HE OLDER, I HAVE SAID HE HAS DONE MORE GOOD THAN I; WERE HE RICtlER, I SAID HE HAS BEEN MORF. CliARITABLE; WERE HE YOUNGER, I SAID I HAVE SINNED MORE; WERE HE POORER, I SAID HE HAS SUFFERED HEAVIER TRIBULATION; WERE HE WISER, I HONORED HIM FOR HIS WISDOM; WERE HE NOT LIGHTER." WISER, I SAID HIS FAULT IS THE �I ~r /~/,[/ leJ luntll?Uat'; UH;, 1 ,tile !ia/fli and/ <#t"ee;-J/ r @,(J~~e:.,qa-1:iott liitai '.:#,sraci o/71luJh"2lfft, 1l/elt~an/ 71zah-e ltnMtm l<Yd/:,,,na,:t'trul-eur r✓ul!Ufe, ~ ' hMtff>'- and l'~kl'41'1/ /IYr 7he ,nany ec>mmend«/'&. Je1'l~ iceJ roule~d r~uu-rt?IY?l~yaltMv a-1ui,M ~ CM1V71Vli,l1l~ ?'': :tltube-tt11'e-~nm11:- ju¢it- £f i.O-~%matt Ja,~ah- ~itit-itt- :l~bu-~a.,f ,ltmo_o~lev L~ :JR,,o,%e-nb~u$ 3.~~ •iatifmatt ~~a~o-.io :~a~~ ,a,. :Jri%h¢-v ~~,~tt- 2{0-fo'~k ~ ~rifiui.s • ~!ftnatt • frS'matt ©ii~.. jmith, 1~%ia-1t ~i(,tt~~ Jia- A%iunc,o-~ 11tcr1(,d ~k~irin:~~(ttltUiU-~CltC¢-i,-0tt- '7/e ,:n IUhMrt-· t'/k .f/U/Pt't tJ/ ~ ffi&'Mu✓ ,c,v:atu~-e.f -/ake✓,d.d~h"t;,i,i htw/k, .yujq,'t cj',all'de j14<e,Jent tahei de~tjlft. ':_" ~. ,1 G?--✓~~;,t~~-~J ~:<~•"' l �I ,_% l/1no11 ,·,, l!?)/11.,11 e1r an clPerlirationoj(j}o/den f!/Jook ¼11day C//Pe·11.i1711,. f~v.r~111 le/}( 6: 1.94.9 6':f)(} &,,A_ l NATIONAL ANTHEM Audience INVOCATION Ra/Jbi Samuel Umen GREETINGS Herbert Fisher Pres. Young People's League VOCAL SELECTION Ilene Gudelsky PRESF.NTATJON OF TESTIMONIALS RESPO SE TO TESTIMO !AL Paul M. Wiener Pres. Cong. B'nai Israel Harold Rosen (Representing Group) PRESE'-!TA TION OF GOLDEN BOOK EXPRESSION DEDIC.I\TJON OF GOLDE AMERlCA BE EDICTION . Francis Fine Member Golden Book Com. Elaine Baru Pres. Confirmation Closs ·so BOOK Samtiel Umen Rabbi Cong. B'rwi Israel Audience Samuel Umen Rabbi Cong. B'nai lsmt>l �congregation is a social ul\it and like society as a \\ hol<'. is made up of diHerenl individuals striving toward certain definite goals. In ib struggle for exisl('nce and for the realization of its objedives. the rnnf:!regation has ih ups and downs. its headaches. problems. failure~ and achievements. This struggle for existence is what makes historv. Th<' his tor} "hich is made by society from da} lo day. and yt•ar to }<'M. is regularly r<'< orded by its historians. Smt1ller unih "ithin the social make-up such as rnn- gr<•gnlions for example are not always inclined lo keep a rernrd of their own ~pecial history. As a result of this negligence. posterity is deprived of a good deal of inform,1lion. inspiration and guidance in problems which the past has successfully solver! and "hich nevertheless rrop up again for the future. Bearing these facts in mind. we of Congregation B' nui Israel huve therefore created a book. to serve as a rernrd for the Coni:iregation's history as it is m.,de from day lo day by our trials and achievements. Tonight. \\e are happy lo dedicate this book "hich ull agree is a thing of b<'auty. Beginning tonight this Colden Book remains a challenge lo all of us. \ \ 'hether or not we shall meet the challenge in the form of great and worthv d"<·ds depends upon our allitucle toward the sacrifices, altruism, courage and vi~ion demanded by our work and goals. I .et us on this historic occasion. resolve to meet the <hullenge of the "Book" in ~uch a manner so that the future may call us blessed. �I DINNER COMMITTEE FRA CIS AUGUST * CHAIRMAN ARRANGEMENT COMMITrEE EUGENE FISHER * CHAIRMAN PROGRAM COMMITTEE HERBERT FISHER * CHAIRi'--IAN GOLDEN BOOK COMMITTEE LEO S. ROSEN * CHAIRMAN JNVITATJO JS AND RESERVATIONS COMMITTE!: IRENE STEINDLER * CHAIR:'vIAN TESTIMO 'IAL COJ' IMITrEE PAUL l\1. \VIENER* CHAIRMAN �• • • ��• • • • ��.. It u"£Clh . fn ,u11-e'}(JaJ(y ./J"o/ J a 1n 1 I 1.9.f/ �• ... �... f.9(}/ f.95-1 • �• • �I / ~ I ''9o~ Hte s~n.aqoque, besi.des beinq a., ralL~in.9 c.omrn.uttt1l c.enter keepinq uql.ow all tha.t is vita.l, pt""ecious and. sacred itV lsra.el, serves a.s a. d4n.Jl.mic. symbol tha..t tke Almi9hty is evev- n.ea"" hi5 cniLdv-e,i, ever tecui~ fc listen. to lkeir pra11eYs, toe,:- ·. ' . ..r tend ketp 4nd Cort.sol4tiott to Ute weat"'f '1tUi ~tdy, to solace and comfort tkv su.ffev-i.riq (l.nd di.stressed an.a to ittspire witk fadk Qn.c.'. hope iht doubtin,q a.rui. pirplef.ed.. _ £Jh.e absolute un.itLJ of- ihe, EJernat, the oMness of 1he i.d~al trittit~ of Jorah, God, ttYLd l5rael, has alwa~s been the P"~mavy teac:hin9 of-Hti~ hallowed. i,n,sti.-lu.tion . ..• the s~nagoqw( 3tafetr.. Jtayi.m �THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Dear Rabbi Umen: Hearty felicitations and wannest personal greetings on the happy occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of Congregation B1 nai Israel. I trust tnat for long years to come the Congregation will continue to exemplify the highest teachings of the ancient culture of Israel. Very Rabbi Samuel Umen, Congregation B1 nai Israel, Fourth and Webster, Muskegon, Michigan. �• S 'TAT E OF M ICI-I IGAN orflCE OF THE GOVERNOR L A NS IN G G . MENN E N W I L LI A MS GOVERNOR .. TO THE MEMBERS OF CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL: On the occasion of the Jiftieth Anniversary of Congregation B'Nai hrael, it is a pleasure and a privilege to send you personal good wishes and to greet you on behalf of the people of Michigan. In these days when change and confunion are rife throughout the vorld, it ia heartening to find a people whose devotion to the ancient faith of their fathera remains unaltered through the centuries. If every American pledged the same 1teadfast allegiance to the principl es of liberty and freedom upon which our great democracy is founded, the future security and welfare of tho United States would be assuredo During the fifty years since Congregation B'Nai Israel was established, it has not only served its members well but has contributed in no small meaeure to the community life of the City of Muskegon. It ia '147 ear nest hope t hat in the years to come, ae in the past, Congregation »'Bai Israel will continue ateadily to grow and prosper. Sincere~. 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IT IS IHPOSSIBLE TO THINK THAT, AS HAS SO'IITl:>IES IH F.l\ SCPPOSI .JLBIL.11 IS \ CO'\( UlNS TIii I \:-.D TIO:-.: 01 \\IIICII TIii RI IT 'IL'ST DATI I), TIii 'lrRF PAPI R· l.,\\\: (nm \Ill INSTITUTIO'\ AT LEAST TIil. Pl.lllOlllCAI or· TIIE AS FAR ,\S Ill OISTRIBU \'\,\1.0GILS 1:-. OTIIJR NATIONS), I RO'! Al\('11 'IT T"II S l'1 ISRAII' (DRIVER) \(CORDl'-G TO TIIL T\L'll I), TIii I,\\\ 01 T I ii JL'BII FE WAS 01151 R\'LO ,\S 10",'(, ,\', Tl II I '\TIRI Tl llRJTOllY or THE 1101 Y I,\",'[) \\AS l'sll \BIT! I) BY ISRi\FI !TFS. wur ......\ POR- TION OF TIii TRIBFS \\ 1:-..T l'sTO F'ldll. Tllr I \\V J.APSFn. I R0:'-1-PF'ITATf'l' ('II C"'O'l'IT'-TS fl) ( P. JOSFPII II. JIFRTZ 512 I \'OL. F.O.) l �,J/ ,_ftr,,,,,, Jl;,l·A,·e tI✓,' I . .J4t /, , _y;·"/"JlJU,·if-ePJaJ~ ()/ft., u~'O'J(Z/Jlr'uvv, u,,__ c7 W/,,,., Judailvni WEDNESDAY EVENING. .i\.O\ El\lBEl<. 18. 8:00 P.r--1. l "Judai.;11, i; :iQJJWl/4u'!/ IJtQn· //,an a 6i1<t/4 'IJUI/J</c, it,~ u la,/;;", ltje. ,. Jf,JJle//4i,'!/ IJtQl'<J l/4un c-lORRIS JO!>LPII, a 1848-1930 National Anthem ....................... ................................. ................ Audience Invocation .......................................................................... .. Samuel Umen RABBI, CONGRl:.GATION B NAI ISRAEL Greetings ............. , ............. ............................................. I Lerman Grossman l'Rl:.SIDt::NT, CONGREGATION B.NAI ISRAEL Violin Solo ................................................................ \\lamer Galombeck ACCOMPANll::D 0Y lllJBEllT BAKER CONGREGATION 8 °NAI JSRAl:.L ORGANl!>T Remarks ....................................... .. ........................ Jacob 2'1. Kaufman FIFTIETH ANNIVERSAllY PROGRA 'I CIIAIR1'1AN Vocal Solo .................................................................. Evelyn Galomheck Chairman of the Evening ...................................... Rabbi Sc11nuel Umen -fnJlrlule 111 SuBJtCTS FoR D1scuss10N ,J, rrlor°.J)JI ANo PARTICIPANTs: - \Vhat is Judaism? ................... .......·.................. Rabbi San[oNi Sapersteill TEM PL£ BET! I JACOB, PONTIAC, MICH. What Are Some Of The Factors Thal SNved In The Preservation of Judaism To This Day? .............. R.abhi Al/reel Friedman CONCREGA TION 5ll AAREY ZED EK. LANSING. 'IICI IICAN Has Judaisw Anyhing To Offer To The Jev, ln Our Day? ....................................................... Rabbi Gershon Winer CONGREGATION AIIAVA ISRAEL. CRAND llAPIDS. MICH. \Vhat ls The Relationship Between Judaism And Chri,lianity? ........................................ R<.>uercmcl Samup/ i\'. Oliver I IRST CONGREGATIONAi. CIH'IICJI. .:>IUSKEGON. M IC!!. \Vhat ('an Be Done To Brinti About .\ Clo~N Under~tandini:r Between Jew and Christi.:in? RL\'EREND IA\lF'- D. SKINNFR SAINT PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CIJL' RCII. I\IUSJ<FGON. J\11C1!. Discussion Audience .?Jlecejdion �.:J,jt,;r-llz .'"'/ nnt're?tJfU'!f .¼1,,;tcf' FRID \Y E\'C'\["C '\;Q\' Dll31 R 30. 1031 - " :00 i>.'I. .. _ 1,,.,,,/, ,,,,/,. 1/,,, '/,,.,/ //,, 1,,,'l,I"' ,,,,/, Jiu . /,,,,,,.. u,,,J/,,j, //,, !/,.nl 7 flt //, , /,,-u,l 'l 1J ,u fu,1 .JJ P~Al'.'l!!) 29 :l . ~1: R\ ICE l)l])IC \ "I EO TO Tl I[ P \~ I PRI SIDl:.'\ I'S OF ·111E CO'-.CRI .CATIOf\ Ho" Cood It I, To I hank The I ord . ................................. .. Clwi, Reacli Ill( Rahl,1 .......... ............................................. .. T11•0 Sisterhoocl Member., Pray1·r for I .ight ..... ............................. .. .. .. Clwir Bl<•"ing of I ighl, ................................. R('ading ........................... .... ........ ............... Presicle11I cut</ \ 'ice f>reside11l Leho Cl1oir l)ocli .......................................................................... . R«bl,i RNcling .............. ........... ........ .................................. ...... ....................... .. ........ Clioir Sn1 Shorim .... 1/) . • ,/J'fJCf'JJ f fJ II SA'll' LL "1.,\\F PALL "l. \\'ll ,LR SA'I U EL I.I l'"IAN LIO S . ROSI , 'Ill To, !:,Tl l'DLER II \ROI.D ROSI'\; SAl\ll l l L GLUCK ........ Ral,l,i In, oc al io n Prmrr Sc•ncc- P. 30 (Union Pranr Book) Cude/sky Pn·,<•nlal io11 of 1,icldu,h Cup ................................. K.ommn O<•dication of Kiddush Cup ... ........................................ _ ...... .. .......... . ... lll'mwn Crossmc111 Cn•l'linQ, PIO SIDI NT CON(;RI CATION Jl."1,\1 ISR.\I I DI!. , .\\ll 11 Pf!Oll.SS <m Clioir ..... .................. ..... .... ........................... .. R.\11111 I \J I RITlJS. \cloralion S. C OIIO', or TIIIOLOG). lll· BRI\\ UNJO, COIIIGE-J.I.R. I .c hu '\;.R 111noh ....... . :'- Ic•ss,1gc Ral,b, rJ \IPI I l\f\l.\,\ ' El DR. S.\ 'I l . El ,r\\ GOLOEN~ON YORK C IT) Rnhbi :a �SABBATH MORNING SERVICE-December AM. 1. 1951. 9:00 PSALMS SERVICE DEDICATED TO THE PAST PRESIDE I 18: 10. rrs OF SISTERHOOD MRS. ANNA RUBINSKY MRS. BIRDIE KOLBERT MRS. HARRIETT GROSSMAN MRS. LIBBY ROSE MRS. ESTHER GROSSMAN MRS. BERNICE WEINBERG MISS FANNIE ROSEN ~IRS. :.IIRIAM FISHER MRS. ROSE BERMAN MRS. MILDRED RODOFF MRS. LILLIAN NIMS ~ms. ~IRS. MARTHA GUDELSKY MRS. GENE BERMAN MRS. FRANCIS AUGUST MRS. IIORTENSE BERMAN ROSE LAWSON Message ......................................................................... Rabbi I .eon Fram. TEMPLE ISRAEL, DETROIT. ~IICJIIGA .'1 f!ltecejd,on A,miuersury Souue>11irs To The Children Of Our Religious ScTtool �SU 'DAY E\'E:'-JING, DECE~IBER 2. 6:30 P.:'-1. al the i\lASO:'--IIC TEMPLE PSALH National Anthem 133: I . ..................................................................... Audience ln\'ocalion .................................................................. Robbi Samuel l1men Greetings .... .................................................................. l ler111c1.1 Grossman !'RESIDENT. CONGREGATION B N,\I ISR.\fL t'--lessage .................... . ................................................ /ocolJ f\1. ANNIVERSAR) Kau[maa PROGR/\l\l CIIAIR:--IAN RC'marks b) Toaslmasln and Introduction of Guests ...... Jf,ll'o/cl Rosen f'-lessage ................................................................. . T-?.ahhi Samuc>l l lmen flABBI IIER.'IAN SCIIAAL;>-IAN-OIRECTOR OF GllE.\T LAKES REGION OF HEBREW UNION CONGREG.\TIONS Expression of Gratitude .................................................. Marslrnll Be1·man Phyllis Greenhc>rg TE.'IPLE B'NAI ISRAEL SUND/\) SCHOOL STUDENTS Am('rica ........................................................ ................................. ,\mliN1ce Bc,wdiction ..................... ..... ................................................................. Rahhi �,rd,,d all lku:li w o,·mj,!/ Mem,;,,/1.1-l<> ,·,, j!,it/,jalnci.J u;i/lt //,e ,,.,o,/.J lhe 'ft'o,,!l"''/la/,011 lllll!f ,;,,, Jf.CCONtj,t· nJf/ . . ,$;1:J U,u: /le,,.;,,,/ t,, .Yte y~1.1-e . o/ t/,e;n //,,,,,, PRAYER BOOK PROGRAM CO.l\ IMITIEE Jacob H. Kaufman, Chairman Herman Crossman Leo S. Rosen Rabb; Samuel Ume11 Samuel Klayf Co-Chairmen * * * TICKET COf\lMITTEE Mrs. Louis Aron, Chairman Mrs. Jacob M. Kaufman, General Chairman of Banquet and Reception Mrs. Leo S. Rosen, Co-Chairman Mrs. l'vlax Lebow, Chairman of Arrangements l\lrs. Milton Steindler. Advisory Chairman Mrs. Jack Steindler, Advisory Co-Chairman * * * INSTITU'lE 01\' JUDA.IS.l\J,.....,\Vednesday, i'\ovember 28, ;-.Jrs. Harry H. Berman. Chairman of Refreshments :'vlrs. Harry S. Berman. Co-Chairman Mrs. Samuel Klayf. Chairman of Decorations Mr;,. Fred Rodoff. Co-Chairman * * * FRIDAY EVE 11NG. :'\OYE:'-113ER 30. lrs. Louis Aron, Chairman of Refreshmenl~ Mrs. Harold Rosen, Co-Chairman 1951 1931 * * * SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 1. 19'5I Mrs. Samuel La...vson, Chairman of Refreshments ;Vlrs. Robert RosC'nberg, Co-Chairman Mrs. Ernest Klein ~ 1rs. Komma Guddsky Mrs. Isaac Grossman * * * BANQUET. SUNDAY E\/El\'1 'G DECEMBER 2. 1931 Mrs. Jerome Fisher. Chairman of Dinner Arrnngemenls Mrs. Joseph Strifling. Scnting Arrnn!,!ements Mrs. Harry Fisher. Chairman of Decoralions '.\!rs. Paul \Viener. Co-Chaim1an �l,od of i\:..ilions: Happy are "c who dwel I under the flag of , \merica ! Here men arc free; here men are equal: here men are guaranteed inalienable rigbls. here men, respecting difference. learn lo live logdher as brothers. Blessed is this sacred heritage of ours! Out of overflo" ing hearts. we give Thee thanks. 0 Lord! \,lake u~ mindrul. "e pra) Thee. of the price paid for this heritage. Our forefathers lra,·ersed uncharted waters; they endured the hungers and perils of the frontier: they shed their blood on man~ baltlefields in defense of the nation's ideals. The flag we honor is tl.e symbol of their heroic pioneering, of their age-old quest for a land of freedom. peace and brotherhood. God of our fathers, endow us with the hcarl of the pioneer and the palriol that we of this generation may do our parl lo preserve this sacred heritage. :'-lay we guard ii with that eternal vig.lann• which is the price of liberty. 0lay we cherish ii with a lo,c t hat kindles into flame in the hour of crisis. \\'e know that pillage and carna~e ha,e bcen wrought for the glory of a flag that the t>arth has been ravaged by flame and fury for love of country. Do Thou inspire our patriotism witl1 Thine ancient law a 11 cl covenant that wc may measure the greatness and the glor) of our nation not onl) h~ the vastness of ils domain. nor lhe surfeit of its ,:iold. nor I he might of its conquests. hut by the frf:'edom of our people. the sac- rcd1)('SS of our rights as m<'n. the cqual opportunity and fair play and J!ood-wi ll of our \\ay of lire. :-\mt>rirn. our America! Thine. Almight~ God. he the (!race to bles~ ii! Ours he the will to prcserve it for our own blrssing and I he bl<'ssing of the nat ions of the earth! UNIO, OF ,\~I Lill CA'\' II FllJH.\\' CO,GRIG.\ TIONS ���I I I .. r.,. 1'" .,.. I ..., ·, ,;'!- - , ·~,.-i:•. -, ' I * wr ' • ,. ~ ,._ ·-r,; • ' .. • .'.t �FH·7U HI A '\:'\:l\'f.RS \RY Bl I I I 11'\: S1 PT£ '-llll R 1030 - -,~ 11 C( ):'\(~REC,,\ 110'\ lf:'\AI ISR.\1:- I I Ol RTII STRI I I AND \\I 8Sfl R A\ I NL l 'll SKt:(.,ON. 'IIC'IIICA"I ~r-/cfdiu-c Jhall. /Ital ~ijli,,//, :l/4a:,, I, u-nl, you LEVITICUS XXV•ll �( I I I I I I I' I ! I I ! I I I I I .. �---, FIFflETH ANNIVERSARY BULLETT SEPTEM UER l 1950 - 371 I CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL FOURTJ-l STREET AND WEBSTER AVENUL 1'1 USKEGON, MICI IIGAN d cfettdee Jhall t/4cd .fli/t(eth C!J/4co l.e unto /loa,. ( LEVITICUS XXV-11) �PAGE II The BulleUn of •·011.:rci::ation B'nai Israel is pubUshcd bl-monthly 'rom Sc1, tem1Jcr lo June. Samuel Umen Temple Telet>hone 2-2702 _______________________________ Rabbi 19 5 0- OFFICERS-195 0 Samuel Lipman ___ -------·---·-- __ President Harold Rosen ------------------------------ _ 1st Vice-Pres. Herman Grossman _______________________________ 2nd Vice-Pres. Reuben Berman __ _ ____ ____ ________ _______ _ __ __ Treasurer Rose Lawson _ ___ __ ____ __ ___________________ ____ _ _ __ Secretary The Rabbi, Officers and Board of Trustees of Temple B'nai Israel extend New Year greetings to the entire congregation. May God grant that in the New Year we and all mankind may be free from war worry, sickness and mishap. S CHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR THE HIGH HOLY DAYS 1950 - 5711 Rosh Hashonnah-Tuesday and Wednesday, September 12th and 13th. Monday Evening, September 11Traditional Maariv Service 6 :00 P.M. (In small Chapel.) Formal Community Service ________________ _______ 8 :00 P .M. Sermon Tuesday, September 12th-1st day of Rosh Hashonnah Traditional morning service ( Scha charis) _________ ____ _______________________ 8 :30 A.M. Reading of the Scroll _____________________________10 :00 A .M . Formal Community Service ______________________ ll :00 A .M. Sermon End of Service --------------------------------------- 12 :45 P .M. Tuesday Afternooo-September 12th Trnditional Mincho Service ---------------------· 5 :15 P.M. Traditional Maariv Service _________ 6 :00 P.M. Wednesday, September 13th-2nd day of Rosh Hashonnah Traditional morning service (Scha charis) _____ ---------------------------- 8 :30 A.M. Reading of the Scroll _ ____ - ·--- __________ l O:00 A.M. Sermon Sounding of the Shofar (ram's horn) _________________________l l :20 A.M. Traditional Musaf Service ______________ l l :30 A.M. End of Service _ -------------------------------- _______12 :45 P.M. Wednesday afternoon-September 13th Traditional Mincho Service ________ ---··· _______ 5 :15 P ..M. Traditional Maariv Service ___________ ______ _ 6 :00 P.M. * • * * * * YOM KIPPUR Yorn Kippur-Thursday, September 20th Wednesday Evening, September 19th, Traditional Kol Nidrei Service ________________ 6 :00 P .M. (In large Chapel) Formal Community Kol Nidrei Service 8 :00 P .M. Sermon Thursday Morning, September 20th Traditional morning service (Scha charis) --------------------------· _ _ _ _____ 8 :00 A .M . Reading of the Scroll _ ________ ____ __ _ .10 :00 A .M . Traditional Yizkor Service ________ _______ ..10 :45 A.M. Formal Community Service ··--·-------------·-··11 :15 A.M. Sermon Recess ___ __ ___ -·-·-----------------··-··------- 1 :15 P .M. Traditional Musaf Service . _·-··-------··-···-· 1 :30 P.M. Junior Service . ______ ______ _·····--·----·-··· _ 2 :45 P.M. T raditional Afternoon (Mincho) Service __ _ _ ·-·-------·--· .... _______ 3 :30 P .M. COMMUNITY MEMORIAL SERVI CE ____ 4 :45 P.M. Neilah (Closing Service) -------·-·--------- ·--·-- 5 :15 P .M. End of Service ____ ----·--··--·-------------··-------···. 6 :15 P.M. THE S ERVICE SCHEDULE Congregants are urged to acquaint themselves with t.llc Service Schedule given in this bulletin. Services begin and end as per schedule. SCHEDULE OF SERVICE FOR SUCCOTH September ·26th and 27th, Tuesday and Wednesday first two days of Succoth. ' Monday, September 25th Traditional Evening Service -·· _·-·····-- -····· ... .. 7 :30 P.M. COMMUNITY SERVICE -·___ . .... _ 8 :15 P.M. Tuesday, September 26th Traditional Morning Service _____ ···-· .. ···-······ 8 :30 A.M. Traditional Evening Service ·---··-· ·-···-···-· - -····· 6 :30 P.M. Wednesday, September 27th Traditional Morning Service _______ ___________ .. ·- 8 :30 A.M. HASHONNAH RABAH-OCTOBER 2nd Mot1day, October Z'?ld Traditional Morning Service .. __ ______ ... ·-··· .. 8 :30 A.M. SHMINI ATZERES (8th DAY SUCCOTH) October 10th Monday Evening, October 9th Traditional Service . _______ ·-·-· ·····-···-··· ··---·-·· ... 7 :30 P.M. COMMUNITY MEMORIAL SERVI CE ..... __ 8 :15 P.M. Tuesday, October 15th Traditional Morning Service ______ . ·-·---· 8 :30 A.M. YIZKOR 9 :45 A.M. Tuesday, October 10th CHILDREN'S' SIMCHATH TORAH PARTY ____________ --··-··-··-- ··----····-· ... 4 :00 P.M. Traditional Simchath Torah Service 7 :30 P.M. SIMCHATH TORAH Wednesday, October 11th Traditional Mo1•ning Service .. _ ______ 8:30 A.M. ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 1950 - 1951. ( 5711 ) OPENING SESSIONS Sunday School, Sunday, September 10 Hebrew School, Monday, October 16 Adult Hebrew, Monday, October 23 Bible Study, Wednesday, November 1 10 :00 4:00 1 :00 8:15 a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. THE SERVICES FOR THE HIGH HOLYDAYS The services for the High Holydays may well be considered the climax of Jewish worship. In them the most important Jewish ideals are expressed: The Sovereignty of God over all creatures, the brotherhood of the human family, the revelation of the divine spirit to man, the providence of God, the concept of reward and punishment, the restoration of the Jewish people and the sanctuary in Zion where a center for enlightenment for mankind shall be created. In addition to these ideas, the idea of renouncing one's own sins, seeking forgiveness, and vowing to lead a clean life is emphasized on the Day of Atonement. On these days, it is the desire of the Jew to elevate himself above his daily routine and to draw near to God. For this reason, these days are dedicated entirely to worship and meditation. For this purpose, the service was daborately built up on Iaudations and prayers, hymns and poems, meditations and petitions. ROSH HASHONNAH And in the Seventh month, on the first day of the month, ye shall have a holy convocation ; ye shall do no Serville work; it is a day of sounding the shofar unto you . -Numbers XXIX,1· The New Year is called in Hebrew Rosh Hashonnah. It is sometimes called "Day of Judgment" (Yom Hadin). . Because on that day we represent ourselves as being judged by God for our past lives. ,, r It is also called "The Day of Sounding the Shofar , 0 ram's horn. The Shofar is sounded on that day, to remind us to appear before the Lord. . We Our life during these days should be more senous. must repair any wrong we have committed, and remov; any cause of ill-feeling between others, and ourselves. . father cannot be pleased when his childr~n are at van· ance. We are all children of our Father m Heaven. �- PAGE III REASONS FOR BLOWING THE SHOFAR The Jewish philosopher Saadya Gaon gave the foUowmg reasons for the blowing of the Shofar: . 1. T proclaim the sovereignity of God on the anmversary of the creation. 2. To stir the people to repentance. 3. To remind the people of the revelation on Mount Sinai. 4. To remind us of the messages of the Prophets. 5. To remind us of the destruction of the Temple. 6. To remind us of Isaac's sacrifice. 7. The sound of the Shofar causes the human heart to tremble. 8. To remind us of the Day of Judgment. 9. To remind us of the blasts of the Shofar of redemption10. To remind us of the resurrection. THE TEN DAYS OF PENITENCE The ten days that follow Rosh Hahso·nah are known as the Ten Days of Penitence. During this period, the individual is supposed to repent his or her untoward deeds and to make amends - either actually or by resolving not to tepeat such actions. SHABBA T SHUBAH Shabbat Shubah derives its name from the Haftarah of that day, Hosea XIV, 2-10, which begins with the word Shubah - "Return," i.e. Repent. YOM KIPPUR And ye shall have qn the tenth day of this seventh ,110nth a holy convocation; and ye shall afflict yonr souls; ye shall not do any work thereon.-NumJ.,e,·s XXIX,7. The Day of Atonement is called in Hebrew Yorn Kippur. It is the da) on which we solemnly ask pardon from ~od for sins whkh we have committed against Him. Pardon is granted to us for those sins only when God who knows our hearts, sees that our repentance is sincere. Orn Yorn Kippur we do not obtain pardon for sins committed against our fellow-being unless we have righted any wrong we have done to him. We fast on :he Day of Atonement. We fast in order to humble ou1·selves before God, to realize how dependent we are upon Him for food, and therefore for life, and to learn to restrain earthly desires. A CLEAR CONSCIENCE One of the most pleasant experiences a person can have is through the knowledge of a free and clear conscience. How wonderful it is for one to feel that he has cione his duty toward his God and fellowman! With the New Year approaching, you will want to start with a clean record. By paying your dues now, you will be straightening out with your God and your fellow man. Perhaps by paying your dues, you wilJ experience the joy !hat comes from a clear conscience. Send your check to the Temple office today. SUCCOTH The fifteenth <lay of this seventh month shall be the feast of the Tabernacle for seven days unto the Lord. Ye shall dwell in booths seven days, every Israelite-born shall dwell in booths. That your generations may know th3t I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths when I brought them out of the land of Egypt.-(Levit XXIII, 43). Succoth is kept to 1·emind us of God's loving protectic-n of our fathers when He caused them to be sh~ltered in booths or tabernacles in their journey through the dese11.s after they left Egypt. In our synagogue, a palm branch, a citron, ,;ome myrtle, and willow are used during service. The palm-b•·anch ( Lu lab) represents our frame; the citron ( ethrog) represOO'!IS the heart; the mY1-tle-leaf (hada.s) represents the eye, and the willow--leaf (11.rbe nahal) represf'nts the lips, teaching thus that our frame, our heart, our eyes, and our lips are to be used in the service of God. HOSHANAH RABBAH Hosha-nah Rabbath, the seventh day of Succoth, was the climax of the festival in Temple times, v·hcn seven processio·ns were made around the altar, and many ve1'Ses of Hoshanah (0 Save) were sung to the waving of the palm branches. SHEMINI AZERET Shemini Azeret (Eighth day of Assembly) designated in the Bible as a day of holy assembly, is celebrated after the seventh day of Succoth as the concluding festival of the season. SIMHAT TORAH Simhat Torah (Rejoicing in the Torah) is the second dav of Stemini Azeret. Then the reading of the Pentateuch is completed and begun anew for the coming year. SIMCHATH TORAH PARTY On Tuesday afternoon, October 3rd. 4 :llO p.m., there will be a Simchath Torah party for the children of our Religious School. The Rabbi will explain the nature of the celebration, the children will march in the Torah parade and then t·eceive a special treat from Sisterhood. OPENING FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICE OCTOBER 27, 8:15 P.M_ As we are about to resume the Friday night services, we cannot help but think of Sisterhood and the hostesses that Sisterhood furnished throughout the past season. There is nothing that hits the spot better than a hot cup of tea or coffee after the Service. Sisterhood with its hostesses made this possible last year. We look forward to the continuance of this lovely gesture. ON CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL'S JUBILEE YEAR by RABBI SAMUEL UMEN BEN CHAMISHIM L'EITZOH. "At fifty for counsel." The first twenty to thirty years of an individual is spent in growing, devel~ping and maturing_ . 1'.'roi:r then on he begins to devo~e himself to some purs_mt m hfe.. At about fifty, one begms to take stock of his accomphshments and analyzl! his life. It is at this point that one becomes philosophic, about himself and the world tn which he lives- If this is true of an individual, it is also true of an institution in a degree. In any case, it surely is true of Congregation B'nai Israe1, which dates back to the year 1901 when about ten Jewish families formed what is now known as Congregation B'nai Israel of Muskegon. Without a permanent home, like the Jews in the rlesert, the small Congregation carried on its community life and held its !>ervices wherever it was permitted. Slowly but surely the ranks grew in number, wisdom and experience. In 19,17 it dedicated its own home-one of the most beautiful modern Temple buildings in the mid west. It is in this Temple with its inviting facilities that the accumulated '·Counsel" of the Congregation is manifesting itself through its many faceted program which 1eaches out to our <,Id and young. If Congregation B'nai Israel was late in developing, it is now making up for lost time. This Congregation at Fifty stands ready to offer some counsel to those who are still in their embryonic stage, and wliose growth and development is hindered, due to a squabble over a scull cap, talis, an organ, more or less Hebrew at services, veering more to the right, more to the left, or cleaving to the middle. Thanks to the democratic $J>irit of our leaders, their vi!:'ion and courage, all elements and all shades of thought in our community are united under one roof. May it be Thy will 0 Lord to presel'Ve the unity of our Con~regation so that we may be privilegc>d to serve as a living example of what can be achieved by A community when it acts in the name of peace and the sanctity of Thy name. "1Iay all Thy children unite in on<' fellowship to do Thy will with a perfect heart." ---. �I I PAGE IV •I CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN MUSKEGON, MICHI GAN I JUBILEE MESSAGE FROM TEMPLE ' B'NAI ISRAEL PRESIDENT If I were to mention the most outsta:nding accomplishment by our congregation in its half century of existence, I would without a second of hesitation say "harmony." While our congregatio'n is rather small as compared with some of the great communities in our country, yet the \ iews of our congregants in not the remote past have been as many and as varied as one f~'nds in a very large community. However, a way was found by our leadership to unite every shade of religious thought in our community under one roof. Thus. we have one Temple which is one of the most beautiful in the midwest. It is th.rough this harmony that building the Tem'ple of the spirit within the framework of the stone building is rendered easier for our benefit and for the benefit of our people at large. May harmony and peace always reign in our hearts, homes, our community and throughout the world. Sam Lipman CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN A MESSAGE FROM TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL SISTERHOOD PRESIDENT The last half century of our people in Muskegon, may be compared to the life of the Hebrews in the desert. Our Jewish life was built on quicksand. There was nothing to hold us together, we had no home-we had no program of any consequence. We lived from day to day. For the wandering Jew of the desert it was finally Palestine. For us at the end of fifty years, it is a beautiful Temple, a well organized program for the young and old. May the Jubilee Year of our congregation mark the beginning of many fruitful achievements by our congregants for the benefit of Judaism and Democracy. Sophie Lebow A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE MUSKEGON HADASSAH CHAPTER Many worthwhile organizations and institutions could not exist if it were not for the moral and financial support which they d erive from the Synagogue. It was from the Synagogue that Zionism drew its strength in a large measure for the past fifty years. Hadassah's success too, is due to the help it receives from the Synagogue. As president of The Muskegon Hadassah Chapter, it therefore, gives me great pleasure to congratulate Congregation B'nai Israel on its Jubilee Year. 1. congratulate B'nai Israel not only because in its half ceintury of existence it served well as a l'eligious institution in our community, but helped in the furtherance of such noble work that is related to Judaism and Jewish life. May this congregation ever grow in its strength and influence. May those who work for it be blessed and may their work be unto a blessing. Reva Levy A MESSAGE FROM OUR U. J. C. CHAIRMAN As we go forward in our Temple and community work it is only natural, that we should simultaneously take ~ glance backward. Foii the past is the best guide for the future. The past shows up our foibles, omissions, negJi. gence, gropings ,Jnd every achievement as nothing else does. A glance at the past of our community, shows up one thing in our accomplishments so clear and so large that everything else disappears, in the background. This thing is Muskegon's charitable nature-Muskegon's generous gifts to the United Jewish Appeal. The reco1·d show5 th:it in proportion to the size of other communities our own community ranks first and best in helping out· brother man. Let us hope and pray that through the merit of our liberal giving and life saving, we shall receive God's blessings of exte'J'lded life to carry on the high ideals and deep aspirations which are ours as Jews and as Ameiicans during this Jubilee Year and in the years to come. Harry A. Fisher UNION OF AMERICAN HEBREW CONGREGATIONS 3 East Sixty-Fifth Street New York Z.l, N. Y. August 3, 1950 Rabbi Samuel Umen Congregation B'nai Israel Fourth and Webster Muskegon, Michigan Dear Rabbi Umen: In the name of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations I extend my warmest felicitations and ~ffer the heartfelt congratulations of your four hundred sister congregations throughout the country on this happy occasion of your Jubilee Year. Well may you of B'nai Israel Congregation review _the past years with a. sense of deep inner pride. Yours 1s_a congregational heritage rich in tradition and sweet In memory. Countless are the souls who have been console_d in grief and strengthened in trial, who have opened their hearts in uplifting prayer within the portals of your sanctuary. May this moment of jubilee bring pause and retrospection. As you toll your multiple blessings and breathe your gratitude, as you look back upon your triumph and past, so m~ you utilize this occasiOln to pledge yoursel".e~ to an even more consecrated spiritual future. In the B1bhcal book of Leviticus we find the injunction. directed to ~ur forefathers, commanding that "fire shall be k~pt b_urm~f upon the !iltar conti_nually; it s~all never b~ extmgms:: ·i The rabbis tell us, In commenting upon this verse, t . 1 was the wont of the entire household of Israel to s~t a~ide on a designated day the mundane routine of their hves and to gather wood so that the altar fires should never be dimmed. So must it be for the entire household ~f B'n~i ~sr::l Congregation. This is the day to be set aside, this 1s ~ moment for a)] of you to place your vows of persona consecration upon your hallowed altar. The!l the flaj: of your faith will never flicker, but will _ignite the of your children and your children's children, klJ! 1 . within them "an everlasting light", that lig_ht which~~ the glorious heritage of our people, for such 1s the mea t ing and intent of your jubilee celebration. God gran that such be your deed this day. Wi,th warmest greetings to a.II of you, I am Yours most cordially, (Maurice N. Eisendrath) dl'~g �PA GE V THE HEBREW UNION COLLEGE . . . CINCINNATI JEWISH INSTITUTE OF RELIGION ... NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT: Clifton A venue, Cincinnati 20, Ohio July 5. 1950 i\fr. Samuel Lipman, President Congregation B'nai Israel, Fourth and Webster, l\Iuskegon, .Mich. Dear Mr. Lipman: On behalf of the Board of Go\·ernors and the Faculty of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, we extc.'l'ld congratulations to you, and the officers :rnd members of Congregation B'nai Israel on the occasion of the celebrat,ion of ils ,Jubilee year. We know of nothing which is more important i.n our modern Jewbh life than to build fortresses of faith which will be the strongest protection we can ever possibly have for ourselves and for our children. A temple devoted to the teachings of Judaism is a blessing to all of those who participate in it. We p1 ay that God will blc~s and con:seci-ate your cong1 egation and yoU1· rabbi in all your works. May you e\·cir continue to be a tower of strength in the service of Judaism and America and all humanity. Since1·ely yours, (NELSON GLUECK, PRESIDENT) LESTER A. JAFFE, CHAIR;\IAN BOARD OF GOYERNORS) THE HEBREW UNION COLLEGE . . . CINCINNATI JEWISH INSTITUTE OF RELIGION .. NEW YORK Office of the Assistant to the President 40 W. Sixty-Eighth Street-New York 23, N. Y. June 19, 1950 :\fr. Sam Lipman Congr<>gation B'nai Israel Fourth and Webster Muskegon, Michigan Dear Mr. Lipman: I am delighted to learn that you are preparing to celebrate your Jubilee Year. Certainly such an important milestone in the history of your community deserves to be marked and celebrated. You have made great progress as a Congregation in the fi1·st half century of your existence, particularly in recent years. God bless you and your Rabbi. '.\lay you continue to go forward together from strength to strength, deriving rerrewcd joy and satisfaction from your c.>ndeavors in the vineyard of the Lord. Sincerely, (RABBI ABRA'.\I '.\1. GRANISON) 1 I MICIIIGAN FEDERATION OF TEMLE SISTERHOODS 2224 Chicago Boulevard Detroit 6. ;\lichigan July 5, 1950 Conirregation B'nai lsrael 1\1 nskegon, Michigan Dear Friends: In the same spirit of broad humanity, love amonl-( all men and cosmopolitan philanthropy, with which you have pi,, m('ated your communitv throughout the years, it is m:I:' very great pleasure, Congregation B'nai Israel, to onng you the warm co~gratulations of the Michigan Federation of Temple Sisterhoods on your joyous Golden Anniver:.:irv. It i~ indr.ed, through a Temple :such as youi-,;, with fift~• ~·t>ars to its credit, that our .Jews in )lichigan arc prepared for a career of spiritu:11 creativeness. Wilh warm personal greetings, I am Sincerely, (SYLVIA DAN'l'O) (.\IRS. SAllUEL B.) President CE~TRAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN RABBIS Office of President 117 Gibbs Street Rochester 5, N.Y. Dennis, )lass. July 10, 1950 Rabbi Samuel Umen Congregation B'nai Israel Foarth and Webster )1uskegon, ;\Iichigan flcar Colleague: On behalf of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, I felfritate Congregation B'nai Israel of Muskegon on its Jubilee. This is both a happy and a very significant cv<"nt. World events and developments in Jewish high life high-light the indispensibility of religious values. ~~ience will not save mankind; religion alone oan. Normalization of the Jewish position in the world gives American Jewry both the right and the duty to strC'ngthen their own spiritual institutions. We must not only survive. but have a good reason for survival. Historicaily, the best reason for survival has been our faith. Therefore, on behalf of the olde,;t, largest, and most influential Rabbinical body in the world, I congratulate your <"ongregat.ion which is devoted to strengthening and pc.>rpetuating our faith. May it go from strength to strength. Faithfully yours (PHILIP S. BERNSTEIN) President TEMPLE ISRAEL 900 Park Avenue Detroit 26, Michigan July 19, 1950 Congregation B'nai Israel Fourth and Webster Muskegon, Michigan Dear Rabbi Umen: l\lay your Jubilee Year find our world realizing the ,Tubilee mes~age of )loses, "Proclaim libe1ty throughout the land unto all the inhabitants thereof." Your devotion to the faith of Israel through these 50 yc·nrs, your recent building of a beautiful sanctuary of GoJ are evidence of the contribution you are making to a world of peace and freedom. Sincerely yours, RABBI LEON FRAM RABBI HARRY ESSRIG Temple Emanuel Grand Rapids, Michigan August 7, 1950 Rabbi Samuel Umen Cong B'nai Israel Fourth and Webster Muskegon, Mich. Dear Rabbi Umen: The increasing number of congrl'gations in America who commemorate their Jubilee celebrations is eloquent proof of the deep roots that we have struck in the soil of our country. We are an integral part of the religious forces of this commouwealth and have shown how it is possible to blend our histodc spiritual heritage with the finest flowering of the American genius. Your Jubilee obHervance is therefore not only of great significance to your own congregation but of moment to the entire Jewish community. As your neighbors, who have watched your progress in recent years with much commendation as well as envy, \,e congratulate you for reaching this milestone in the long career of your congregation. B'nai Israel has distinguished it~elf in many respects and rendered many worthwhile services to the cause of Judaism. May you t·cmtinue to labor in the vineyards of the Lord and to prosper in all your undertakings. Sincerely your:;, ( HARRY ESSRIG) �I I I I I PAGE VI ============~===========----===== CONGREGATION SHAAREY-ZEDEK North Pennsylvania and Linden Grove Lansing, Michigan August 11, 1950 Rabbi Samuel Umen Congregation B'nai Israel Fourth and Webster Muskegon, :Michigan Dear Rabbi Umen: Please convey to the B'nai Israel congregation, a hearty '.\laze! Tov on the occasion of their completing fifty vears of congregational activity. Although your congregation has grown in numbers and their physical environs have bet,n beautifully expanded during this half century, let us also hope and pray that their spiritual resources have co1Tespondingly deepened and their vision of life's higher purpo~es have enlarged. May this Golden Annh·ersary bring added luster to J;:wish dignity and pride in lluskegon. May it be a foretaste of the ,vealth of knowledge of which they shall all partake. May the next half-century, see you and your congregation go from strength to strength contributing to those forces which will cause the light of peace. freedom and justice to cast a warm glow upon Israel and all mankind. May God bl<:>ss the fruit of your labors. Sincerely yours. Rabbi Alfred L. Friedman TEMPLE BETH EL RABBI MORTON M. APPLEBAUM, M.II.L. Flint, Michigan August 18, 1950 Rabbi Samuel Umen, Congregation B'nai Israel, 4th and Webster, Muskegon, Michigan. Dear Sam: I am most grateful to you for this privilege and o_pportunity to extend my heartiest felicitati~ns and ~ontmu~d best wishes to you and your Congregation on thL,; auspicious occasion. As Rabbi and members of Congregation B'nai Israel reflect with pride upon a half-century of past achievement may all be moved to re-consecrate themselves to the l~ftiest teachings of our faith, and aspire, throu~h continued toil, energy and resourcefulness, to add to its glory and that for which it stands. Cordially yours, Morton !\1. Applebaum PAUL M. WIE NER FOUNDR Y CO. Muskegon, Michigan August Z·2, 1950 Rabbi Samuel Umen :3-10 West Forest Avenue .Muskegon, Michigan Dear Rabbi: September 1st was two years since you took over th_e leadership of our congregation, and I want to take this opportunity to congratulate you on the magnificent job vou have done. · With you as our guide, our community has experienced a higher' spiritual level of attainment than ever before in i l u history. I realize that your work is not easy and that many difficulties fa<.'e you in carrying on your progressi\·e program .. I also klnow that if anyone can succeed, you will. With our high holidays approaching, I wish you cont:nucd succcss and a vel'y happy and prosperous New Year. Faithfully, PA UL l\1. WIENER COKGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL Fourth and Webster Muskegon, ~ichigan June 12, 1950 Rabbi Samuel Umen, 340 W. Forest, Muskegon, Mich. Dear Rabbi Umen: With the termination of the y<:>ar 1949-1950 in the congregational life of our community, it behooves me to dl'Op you a few notes, particularly with regard to mv own personal association with you during Mr. Sam Lipman's absence from the community. It is impossible lo expre~ in word>', the comfort and mental relief you ha\'e brought me in your tenure of office in our community. There alway:; has been a tremendous need for a restatement of ideals and ideologies which give mankind tools for creating a better world, and i:n a world wherein man has an opportunity of being honored in a more deeent way to the extent of developing his own potentialities. You have given this community, I believe, the proper i>.ppreciation of the inter-relatedness and the inter-indebtedness of Christianity to Judaism. You have a'so given us the lesson that the greatest gift in the world is the gift of love. At least 'I feel that your te:iching,, add up to this summation. ~1oreover in ;-our sermom· you have taught those who \vi:shed to listen· and learn .. the other gre'.lt gifts of life-courage, belief, under• sbndmg, not to omit the other precious gift of confidence. I pa~s over the fact that you integrated the community into one ha_rmonious whole, and in so doing you haYe made all factions feel that your respective needg were at all times being fulfilled. . W~en ~ Rabbi ~oes all this in a short span of time, he 1s sat1sfymg _the highest traditions of his great profession. And what 1s more, he satisfies the question which worthy people should and do constantly ask themselves, "For what ye come on this earth, that is a virtue seldom tailed." With kindest regards, I am Sincerely, HERMAN GROSSMAN, ( 2nd Vice President) TE~IPLE BETH ISRAEL Jackson, Michigan August 20, 1950 Rabbi Samuel Umen: Congregation B'nai Israel Fourth and Webster ;'\i uskegon, :llfichigan Dear Sam: It is indeed a great joy for us to learn th.at Congreg~tion B'nai Israel will commemorate ill; Jubilee Year m 1951. Since time immemorial such an occasion has al• ,,.ays been of importance within the religious history_of our people and in the case of youi' worthy congregat,of it is, indeed, a fact for grateful reflection, a sourc_e 0 pride and an admi1:able milestone of outsta\1~ing achieved ments. Congregation B'nai Israel through its. ne~ an beautiful Temple has made a noteworthy contnbut1on t~ the growth and progress of Judaism within our St~te_. It~ pulpit, through your magnificent and devot~d m1m 5lr~ has become the sounding board of faith, inspiration an courage not only for your constituents, but also for you~ colleagues and friends, and through us for so man. congregations in our State and our Country. It is therefore indeed an honor and a pleasure for ~e to send the feli~itations of my congregation and t •~ heartfelt greetings and wishes of my own, to you 8 ~ 0 your congregation. May you go forth from streng(h ur strength, and may the future years for you and congregation be of a blessing. May the ne~t 50 years d permeated with peace, inspiration, prosperity for all an f further progress for you and for the whole household 0 Israel. Chazak, Chazak, veniss-chazek ! ! ! Faithfuly and fraternally, bb' DR. FRANK ROSENTHAL, Ra_ h1 Temple Beth Israel, Jackson, )lie · Y\c �---, PAGE VII THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 20, 1950 Dear Rabbi Umen: Hearty felicitations and warmest personal greetings on the happy occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of Congregation B'nai Israel. I trust th,at for long years to come the Congregation will continue to exemplify the highest teachings of the ancient culture of Israel. Very sincerely yours. (HARRY TRUMAN) Rabbi Samuel Umen, Congregation B'nai Israel, Fourth and Webster, Muskegon, Michigan. ------0-----CITY OF MUSKEGON MICHIGAN July 3, 1960 CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL, Please accept my most heartfelt congratulations for your 1''iftieth Anniversary. Rabbi Samuel Umen, the Offi. ce.s, the Trustees, and the whole Congregation are most deserving, for their continued faith and perseverance. They all have shovm themselves not only to be trustworthy in the sight of God, but to be thoroughly loyal, contributing their full share toward the social, political, intellectual and artistic advance of all peoples within our community. In your desire to better serve God and your community you have produced large numbers of musicians, scholars, business people, and men and women in public life. You people have carried the religious ideals of the one true God throughout the years, and h.ave continued to be the standard bearers even in the City of Muskegon for these fifty years. You number in the membershp of your Congregation many persons who do now greatly honor your people, our people and all the city; and there are still many more who will be known for their prominence in the building and history of Greater Muskegon. May I, therefore, present to the Congregation B'nai hrael not only my own personal tha,nks and congratulations, but that of all the people of Greater Muskegon. Yours truly, (H. J. DEYETTE. MAYOR) CITY OF MUSKEGON THE MUSKEGON CHRONICLE Muskegon, Michigan July 31, 1950 Rabbi Samuel Umen Congregation B'nai Israel Fourth at Webster Muskegon, Michigan Dear Rabbi Umen: I am pleased to be among those to welcome the forthcoming Fiftieth Anniversary of Congregation B'nai Isrnel, with a brief word in your Jubilee Year Bulletin. I have been in Muskegon more than thirty years and hence have seen at first hand much of the development lhat has come to your Congregation. It is in the blood of a newspaper editor to take a kind of personal pride in the constructive accomplishments of the community, and hence I feel a real kinship with you in the progress of your group. I know this progress will continue into the second fifty rears, as indeed it must. As individuals and communities, we are remiss to the extent that we take our religious institutions lal·gely for granted. Religious freedoms are at the heart of this whole present world struggle and the obvious answer, from our side, is churches that are even stronger, even more ably supported. As in the past, The Chronicle will always be happy to cooperate in your events in any way it can. You have my own most cordial congratulations for the big Golden Anniversary milestone which is just ahead in 1951. With best wishes, Ve1·y sincerely, (C. D. l\1cNA.MEE) Editor STATE OF l'IIICHIGAN Office of the Governor LANSING July 18, 1960 TO THE .MEMBERS OF CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL: On the occasion of the Fiftieth Anni\·ersary of Congregation B'nai Israel, it is a pleasure and a privilege to send you personal good wishes and to greet )'Ou on beha·r of the people of Michigan. In these days when change and confusion :arc rife throughout the world, it is heal"tening to find a people whose devotion to the ancient faith of their fathers remains unaltered through the centuries. If every American pledged the same steadfast Allegiance to the principles of liberty and freedom upon which our great democracy is founded, the future security and welfare of the United States would be assured. During the fifty years since Cong,:egation B'nai Israel was established, it has not only served its members well but has contributed in •n o small measure to the community life of the City of Muskegon. It is my earnest h')pe that in the years to come, as in the past, Congregation B'nai Israel will continue steadily to grow and prosper. Sincerely, (G. Mennen Williams) GOVERNOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STA TES WASHINGTON O. A. Seyferth President June 28, 1950 Rabbi Samuel Umen Congr<'g..:tion B"nai Israel Fourth and Webster Muskegon, Michigan Dear Rabbi Umen: It gives me pleasure to respond to your letter of .June 15. The Fiftieth Anniversary soon to be observed by Congregation B'nai Israel marks a long period in the lives of the members of your Congregation, but a brief span only in the annals of the faith to which you subscribe. That faith has made its imprint upon the world throughout the centuries of man's prog:ress. It has insisted on the highest st.andards of human behavior, and even more important it has given inspiration to millions who express through it their belief in spi1;tual values. I have long felt that religious bodies could do much towr.rd bringing closer accord among the different groups thnt make up our society. Solidarity and tolerance are natio'lal essentials. The religious faiths can cnntrihutP toward their advancement in America. I know that your celebration of your Congregation's attainment of the half century mark will be successful. Sincerely yours, (0. A. SEYFERTH) President THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGON MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT Congregation B'nai Israel Fourth and Webster Muskegon, Michigan Attention: Rabbi Samuel Umen Dear Friends: A half century of service to the Greater Muskegon community by Congregation B'nai 'Israel is a matter deserving not only congratulations, but sincere appreciation on the part of all citizens. True community values are inevitably found in people ;ind institutions making positive contributions in the spiritual, cultural, and educational areas. In these respects, Congregation B'nai lsl'ael has ably accomplished its full ~hare, and more. May the next half century be one of continuing success and service. Yours truly, (C. W. BEMER) SUPPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS �PAGE VIII STATE OF MICHIGAN LABOR MEDITATION BOARD LANSING Noel P. Fox 208 Montgomery Building Muskegon, Michigan July 8, 1950 Congregation B'nai Israel Fourth and Webster Muskegon, Michigan Attention: Rabbi Samuel Umen Dear Rabbi: The Congregation B'nai Israel, in Muskegon, should receive the whole-hearted congratulations of the entire community. The members of the Congregation have lived and practiced fundamental principles, and by example have raised the standards in this community. These principles emphasize the sacred character of the individual; the sanctity of the home as the basic unit of the whole human family; that the human rights of every person come from God, and not from the State; and due respect for domestic, civil and religious authority. Muskegon is a better place in which to live because the Congregation B'nai Israel is here. My very best wishes to all of you, and may God Bless You, one and all. Very sincerely. (NOEL P. FOX) CONGREGATION HONORS PAST PRESIDENT Paul M. Wiener, past president of Congregation B'nai IHael. was presented a bronze plaque at the Treat of the Year Dinner held on Sunday evening, June 25th 1950 at the Temple. The testim0'11ial to Paul was for his many years of service in the congregation and United Jewish Charities which he organized in Muskegon ten years ago. ,_; ...'<"~ -, "~ THE iEMPLE LIBRARY The Temple libmry is slowly but surely expanding. Several excellent volumes have been added to our library shelves this summer and a goodly number of other volumes have 1·ecently been ordered. Much credit for the growth of our library is due to Fred Rodoff, who as chairman of this project is doing an excellent job. On birthdays, anniver!-aries, or OT! the day of commemorating dear ones, let us iemember the Temple Library. THE SIX MISTAKES OF MAN 1. The delusion that individual advancement is made by crushing others. Z.. The tendency to worry about things that cannot be changed or corrected. 3. Insisting that a thing is im.possible because we cannot accomplish it. 4. Neglecting development and refinement of the mind and not acquiring the habit of reading and studying. 5. Refusing to set aside trivial preference. 6. Attempting to compel other persons to believe and live as we do. -Cicero ANNIVERSARIES FOR SEPTEMBER Mr. and Mrs. Milton Steindler September 2 Mr. and Mrs. Max Shumacher September 3 Mr. and Mrs. Anton Aron September 7 WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FOR OCTOBER Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Rodoff October ll1r. and Mrs. Max Ashendorf October l\1r. and Mrs. Max Schubb October llfr..and Mrs. Eli Smith October Mr. and Mrs. Seymour I. Rosenberg October 1 22 23 29 31 BIRTHDAYS FOR SEPTEMBER Rochelle Louise Cherin September Alexander Samue l Krause September William Dean Rosenberg September Jack Stanley Roberts September Burt Hess Roberts September 12 13 15 20 24 CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAYS FOR OCTOBER Marc Leslie Berman October :l Roger Michael Krause October 4 Jeffrey Allen Rosen October 16 Susan Lee Ashe ndorf October 20 Sheila Mae Miller October 26 EA ~ Ll PRE$$, INC , ~ USX[GO N PAUL M. WIENER FOUNDRY CO. Muskegon, Michigan August 24, 1960 Congregation B'nai Israel Fourth and Webster Muskegon, Michigan Dear Rabbi, Officers, Trustees and Members: . . I am extremely grateful for the beautiful testimonial presented to me by the congregation. . . Although I no longer serve B'nai Israel in any off1c1al capacity, I shall continue to do my utmost to_ help support and maintain the high level of spiritual .achievement our community has attained. . I feel deeply honored in the possession of this plaque, because of the generous spirit in which it wa~ presente~. May our congregation always preserve th~ u~1ty and sohdnrity of purpose, of which this testimonial 1s a symbol. Faithfully, p AUL M. WIENER LEO ROSEN AND KELLY M. KAUF.MAN HEAD TEMPLE JUBILEE YEAR PROGRAM This is a special year for Co11gregation B'nai_ I~rael. In a few months it wil) hit its fiftieth year. A f1tti~g p~gram to mark this important occasion is now being/\; ranged by a special Jubilee Year Committee, of :v ic _ Leo S. Rosen is chairman and Kelly M. Kaufman 15 coe chairman. With these two capable leaders at the head w can look forward to some memorable doings in our congregation during this year. B'NAI BRITH It is expected that t~e forthcom\ng _yea1: will ~eep ~~~ congregation very active. Our B nat Bnth Lo g_e therundertaken to carry on for a would be Temple Biof hood. B'nai Brith's· combined progi·am should, there ~:;. have much to give to, and a great deal to expect from Temple membership. ��i TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL MUSKEGON I MIC HIGAN PROGRAM CONFIRMATION SERVICE SUNDAY, MAY 25, 1969 2 :30P . M . CONDUCTED BY RABBI PHILLIP ROSENBERG, B.A. Th. D. AND CONFIRM ANDS Dr. Morton Kantor, President of the Congregation Mrs. Herbert Steinman, Chairman of the Board of Education �TEMPlE 8 1 NAI IS RAEL MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN T B MP L E PROGRAM CONF I RMATION SERVICE SATU RDAY, MAY I 9lli , 1968 3:00 P.M . B I NA I I S R A E L MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN PROGRAM C O N F I R MA T I O N S E R V I C E SATURDAY, MAY 21 , 1966 10:00 A, M. CONDUCTED BY CONDUCTED BY RABBI PHILLIIP ROSENBERG B.A. Th. D. RABBI PHILLIP ROSENBERG B. A. Th. D, AND AND CONFIRMANDS CONFIRMANDS MR. ALAN OPPENHEIMER - President of the Congregation MRS. HERBERT STEINMAN - President of the Board of Education MR. JOEL WIBNBR - PRESIDENT OF THE a>NGRBGATION MR . EUGENE FISHER-PRESIDENT OF nm BOARD OF EDUCATION �TEMPLE B ' NAI ISRAEL MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN PROGRAM CONFIRMATION SERVICE SUNDAY, MAY 25, 1969 2 :3 0 P. M . CONDUCTED BY RABBI PHILLIP ROSENBERG, B. A. Th. D . AND CONFIRM ANDS Dr. Morton Kantor , President of the Congregation Mrs . Herbert Steinman, Chairman of the Board of Education �---NAMES OF CONFIRMANDS Left to right: Seth Telles , Annette Libner, Rabbi Phillip Rosenberg, Marc Rosen, David Stern . .., �MEDITATION FOR PARENTS FOR SILENT CONTEMPLATION BEFORE SERVICE God, and Father, in this hour of family gladness, I turn to Thee in Gratitude, that Thou has brought my beloved son (daughter) to this day. I thank Thee for the blessing of parenthood, which, through the years, has so deeply enriched my Ii fe. In this moment of fulfillment I am also aware of my failings. At times I have faltered in my obligations as a parent . Yet in Thy goodness Thou hast enobled me to care for his (her) physical needs and to provide for his (her) spiritual nurture. Grant me the steadfastness to guide him (her) through the years ahead by precept and example. Enoble me to develop within him (her), by what I do and say, love of Thee and devotion to compassion, learning and charity. Help me to show him (her) the way to seek Thee through the habit of prayer, Jewish observance and personal socri fi ce. May the teachings of Thy prophets and sages inspire him (her) to a life of honour and faithfulness. May he (she) grow to love the good, overcome evil, be patient under trial, and seek peace and truth. As we ore privileged to shore the joy of this day with our child, so may it be granted that we see him (her) at the wedding altar. Moy our home be consecrated to Thee, and may we and our children always serve Thee side by side. This day strengthen us. This day g ive us Thy blessings. Amen Choir: Boruch-Habah Procession of Confirmands The Ark is Opened INVOCATION BY CONFIRMAND 0 Lord, we thank Thee for the blessings that hove brought us to this sacred hour, all that we have, all that we are, comes from Thee. Words alone cannot express our gratitude. May our lives then show forth our thankfulness . Help us, 0 Lord, to be worthy of the privilege and challenge of this day . Strengthen within us the faith that binds us to Thee and to Thy people Israel. Move us to devote ourselves to the service of our fellow men. Teach us to find joy in doing Thy will and to commit our energies and talents to Thy Torah. In Thy grace our lives have been sweetened by the love of our dear ones, deepened by the wisdom of our teachers and ennobled by the heritage of our people. May we give as generously as we hove received. Accept our prayers, 0 Lord. Moy the meditations of our hearts this day flower into deeds that merit Thy blessing. Amen �:'• _._ . . ~=- ·.. ·_ .-..! • . --=·.:-'C..: Barchu et Adonai Hamvorach Praise ye the Lord to Whom al I praise is due Baruch Adonai Hamvorach Leolam Vaed Praised be the Lord to Whom all praise is due for ever and ever. FLORAL OFFERING Confirmand We come, 0 Lord, before Thee with our floral offering. On this festival our fathers came on pi lgramage to Thy Temple. With songs of joy they approached Thy sanctuary bearing Bikkurim, the first fruits of their harvest, the choice of their orchard and vineyards. We bring a spiritual harvest, our young lives, our hearts and minds, our wills and strength, to offer these before Thee. We would consecrate ourselves to the highest and holiest in life. We would be guided by ideals worthy of man's dedication. We would devote ourselves to Thy service and to the service of our fellow man. May our offering find favor in Thy sight. Moy we merit Thy continued blessing on us and our dear ones. Amen ' ) RABBI'S INVOCATION Our God and God of our fathers, we come before Thee on this holy day with gratitude and hope. We are grateful for the heritage of our people and we hope that our children will foster and preserve it for the ages. We thank Thee for the many blessings with which Thou host enriched our lives, for the harvest of field and orchard and for the fruits of our minds and hands, for the joys and challenges of home and family. We ore grateful for the sacred opportunities to ennoble the life of man. Thou hast given us freedom to choose our way in life. We open our hearts to Thy presence this day. Let Thy spirit illumine our souls and Thy word guide us in the ways of righteousness. Thou hast made Thy wi 11 known to us through Thy Torah. Teach us to find joy in pursuing Thy commandments. Help us to receive our dear ones and our fellow men with love and understanding. Strengthen in us the faith that binds us to Thee and to Thy people, Israel. May our children accept our sacred heritage with devotion. May they enrich it with their own spirit. And may they bequeath it to generations yet to come. Amen Ark is closed Choir: Mah Tovu ' ) �CONFIRMATION SERVICE Union Prayer Book . . . • . • • . . . . . . • • • . • • Page 218 - 253 TORAH SERVICE Union Prayer Book . . . Page 144 - 145 RABBI Generation after generation, since first our people stood at Sinai and accepted the Torah, we have sought to live by its commandments to love God and man. We have upheld its teachings even when suffering was the price of our devotion. Thus we keep alive in the world a message that brings hope and healing, brotherhood and peace to all mankind. "Not with you only do I make this covenant; but with him that stands with us this day before the Lord our God, and also with him that is not here with us this day." With these words, spoken at Sinai, our forefathers received the Torah for themselves and for all the ages to come. You, our children, are the next generation in the chain of Jewish tradition. Take this Torah now and make it your own. Confirmand ( Holding Torah) With gratitude and pride we, the members of this confirmation class, now receive the Torah. We accept its doctrines as our holy discipline and guide. As our fathers cherished and preserved the Torah throughout the generations, so it is our duty to study it and strive to live by its commandments, so it is our prayer that we may prove worthy of this sacred gift, and that we shall transmit it to those who came after us. Shema Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu Adonai Echad Hear O Israel the Lord our God the Lord is One. Choir: Reading from the Torah Deutronomy 5-6 Hebrew and English Prophets - Book of Ruth, Chapter l �PRAYER BY ALL CONFIRMANDS With joy, our God, we members of this Confirmation Closs come before Thee in this gladsome season of the year. At this time, we remember the day of Sinai, when Israel entered into a Covenant with Thee to become a Kingdom of Priests and a holy notion. With Thy law in their hearts, Thy people has gone forth as Thy witness and amidst deadly foes and endeavoring flames hos proclaimed Thy name in all the earth. Through the ages Israel has been faithful to Thee. He found strength in troLhle, light in darkness and hope in adversity. In the some spirit, 0 Lord, we Thy children come before Thee and renew the vow of our Fathers. Imbue us with true knowledge and discernment and guide us in the paths of Thy wisdom, so that we may live by Thy laws and precepts. May Thy spirit which rested upon our Fathers and Mothers never depart from us. Grant that the truth revealed to Israel may become the possession of all men, and that the time not be distant when all the children on earth shall recognize Thee as their God and father. Amen .., Union Prayer Book . . . . . • . . • . • . . Page 14 9 - 15 O Rabbi Addresses Confirmands Presentation of Certificates By Chairman, Board of Education, Mrs . Herbert Steinman Presentation of Junior Membership Certificates By President of Congregation, Dr. Morton Kantor Adoration Kaddish Shalom Aleichem Benediction .... �RELIGIOUS SCHOOL STAFF Principal • • • . . . . . . . Rabbi Phillip Rosenberg Teachers Mrs . Florence Bishop, Miss Ellen Cahill, Mr . Alan Oppenheimer, Mr. Alan Parker, Miss Frances Price, Mrs . Phillip Rosenberg, Mrs . Irving Singer, Mrs. Kurt Strauss Executive Secretary . • . . . . . Mrs. Alan Oppenheimer Confirmation and Bar-Mitzvah Class • . . . . . Rabbi Phillip Rosenberg BOARD OF EDUCATION Chairman Mrs. Herbert Steinman Mrs. Arthur Greenberg, Mrs. Lewis Jaffe, Mrs . Arthur Jenkins, Dr. Phillip Miller, Mrs. Daniel Silberman, Rabbi Phillip Rosenberg CHOIR Music Director and Organist . . . Mr . Arnold Bourziel Mrs. Louis Aron, Mrs . Arnold Bourziel, Mrs. Audrey Cahill , Miss Ellen Cahill, Miss Ileane Gudelsky, Miss Lori Miller, Mrs. Alan Oppenheimer, Mr . Daniel Silberman, Mrs . Irving Singer, Miss Regan Teles �TEMPLE B1 NAI IS RAEL MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN PROGRAM CONFIRMATION SERVICE SATURDAY, MAY 19TH, 1968 3:00 P.M. CONDUCTED BY RABBI PHILLIP ROSENBERG B.A. Th. D. AND CONFIRMANDS MR. ALAN OPPENHEIMER - President of the Congregation MRS . HERBERT STEINMAN - President of the Board of Education �NAMES OF CONFIRMANDS First row seated left to right: David Wiener, Diane Levin, Shelley August, Paul Stern Standing left to right: Steven Rothschild, Andrea Bess, Rabbi Phillip Rosenberg, Donald Roetter, Richard Kishner �r). MEDITATION FOR PARENTS FOR SILENT CONTEMPLATION BEFORE SERVICE God, and Father, in this hour of family gladness, I turn to Thee in Gratitude, that Thou has brought my beloved son (daughter) to this day. I thank Thee for the blessing of parenthood, which, through the years, has so deeply enriched my life. In this moment of fulfillment I am also aware of my failings. At times I have faltered in my obligations as a parent. Yet in Thy goodness Thou hast enabled me to care for his (her) physical needs and to provide for his (her) spiritual nurture. Grant me the steadfastness to guide him (her) through the years ahead by precept and example. Enable me to develop within him {her), by what I do and say, love of Thee and devotion to compassion, learning and charity. Help me to show him (her) the way to seek Thee through the habit of prayer, Jewish observance and personal sacrifice. May the teachings of Thy prophets and sages inspire him (her) to a life of honour and faithfulness. May he (she) grow to love the good, overcome evil, be patient under trial, and seek peace and truth. As we are privileged to share the joy of this day with our chi Id, so may it be granted that we see him {her) at the wedding altar. May our home be consecrated to Thee, and may we and our chi Idren a Iways serve Thee side by side. This day strengthen us. This day give us Thy blessings. Amen Choir: Baruch-Habah Procession of Confirmands The Ark is Opened INVOCATION BY CONFIRMAND 0 Lord, we thank Thee for the blessings that have brought us to this sacred hour, all that we have, all that we are, comes from Thee. Words alone cannot express our gratitude. May our lives then show forth our thankfulness. Help us, 0 Lord, to be worthy of the privilege and challenge of this day. Strengthen within us the faith that binds us to Thee and to Thy people Israel. Move us to devote ourselves to the service of our fellow men. Teach us to find joy in doing Thy will and to commit our energies and talents to Thy Torah. In Thy grace our lives have been sweetened by the love of our dear ones, deepened by the wisdom of our teachers and ennobled by the heritage of our people. May we give as generously as we have received. Accept our prayers, 0 Lord. May the meditations of our hearts this day flower into deeds that merit Thy blessing. Amen �Barchu et Adonai Hamvorach Praise ye the Lord to Whom all praise is due Baruch Adonai Hamvorach Leolam Vaed Praised be the Lord to Whom all praise is due for ever and ever, FLORAL OFFERING Confirmand We come, O Lord, before Thee with our floral offering, On this festival our fathers came on pilgramage to Thy Temple, With songs of joy they approached Thy sanctuary bearing Bikkurim, the first fruits of their harvest, the choice of their orchard and vineyards. We bring a spiritual harvest, our young lives, our hearts and minds, our wills and strength, to offer these before Thee, We would consecrate ourselves to the highest and holiest in life. We would be guided by ideals worthy of man's dedication. We would devote ourselves to Thy service and to the service of our fellow man. May our offering find favor in Thy sight, May we merit Thy continued blessing on us and our dear ones. Amen RABBI'S INVOCATION Our God and God of our fathers, we come before Thee on this holy day with gratitude and hope. We are grateful for the heritage of our people and we hope that our children will foster and preserve it for the ages. We thank Thee for the many blessings with which Thou hast enriched our lives, for the harvest of field and orchard and for the fruits of our minds and hands, for the joys and challenges of home and family. We are grateful for the sacred opportunities to ennoble the life of man. Thou hast given us freedom to choose our way in life, We openourhearts to Thy presence this day. Let Thy spirit illumine our souls and Thy word guide us in the ways of righteousness. Thou hast made Thy wi 11 known to us through Thy Torah. Teach us to find joy in pursuing Thy commandments. Help us to receive our dear ones and our fellow men with love and understanding. Strengthen in us the faith that binds us to Thee and to Thy people, Israel. May our children accept our sacred heritage with devotion. May they enrich it with their own spirit. And may they bequeath it to generations yet to come, Ark is closed Choir: Mah Tovu Amen �CONFIRMATION SERVICE Union Prayer Book . . • • . . . . . . . • • • • • , •• Page 218 - 253 TORAH SERVICE j Union Prayer Book . Page 144 - 145 RABBI Generation after generation, since first our people stood at Sinai and accepted the Torah, we have sought to live by its commandments to love God and man. We have upheld its teachings even when suffering was the price of our devotion. Thus we keep alive in the world a message that brings hope and healing, brotherhood and peace to al I monk ind. "Not with you only do I make this covenant; but with him that stands with us this day before the Lord our God, and also with him that is not here with us this day." With these words, spoken at Sinai, our forefathers received the Torah for themselves and for all the ages to come. You, our children, are the next generation in the chain of Jewish tradition. Take this Torah now and make it your own. Confirmand (Holding Torah) With gratitude and pride we, the members of this confirmation class, now receive the Torah. We accept its doctrines as our holy discipline and guide. As our fathers cherished and preserved the Torah throughout the generations, so it is our duty to study it and strive to live by its commandments, so it is our prayer that we may prove worthy of this sacred gift, and that we shal I transmit it to those who come after us, f l Shema Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu Adonai Echad Hear O Israel the Lord our God the Lord is One. Choir: Reading from the Torah Deutronomy 5-6 Hebrew and English Prophets - Book of Ruth, Chapter 1 Opening of Ark �PRAYER BY ALL CONFIRMANDS With joy, our God, we members of this Confirmation Class come before Thee in this gladsome season of the year. At this time, we remember the day of Sinai, when Israel entered into a Covenant with Thee to become a Kingdom of Priests and a holy nation. With Thy law in their hearts, Thy people has gone forth as Thy witness and amidst deadly foes and endeavoring flames has proclaimed Thy name in all the earth. Through the ages Israel has been faithful to Thee. He found strength in trou:>le, light in darkness and hope in adversity. In the same spirit, 0 Lord, we Thy children come before Thee and renew the vow of our Fathers. Imbue us with true knowledge and discernment and guide us in the paths of Thy wisdom, so that we may live by Thy laws and precepts. May Thy spirit which rested upon our Fathers and Mothers never depart from us. Grant that the truth revealed to lsrae I may become the possession of all men, and that the time not be distant when all the children on earth shall recognize Thee as their God and father. Amen Union Prayer Book . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . • . . . Page 149 - 150 Rabbi Addresses Confirmands Presentation of Certificates By President, Board of Education, Mrs. Herbert Steinman Presentation of Junior Membership Certificates By President of Congregation, Mr. Alan Oppenheimer Adoration Kaddish Shalom Aleichem Benedict ion �RELIGIOUS SCHOOL STAFF Principal • . • • • • • • • . • • • • • . • . • Robbi Phillip Rosenberg ,. Teachers • . • • • • • • • • . . • • Mrs. Florence Bishop, Miss Ellen Cohill, Mrs . Arthur Jenkins, Mr. Alon Oppenheimer, Mrs. Worner Golombeck, Miss Frances Price, Mrs. Phillip Rosenberg Executive Secretary . . • • • • . • • • . • • Confirmation and Bar-Mitzvoh Class • Mrs. Alon Oppenheimer Robbi Phillip Rosenberg Assis ted by Mrs . Harry Berman BOARD OF EDUCATION Chairman • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • Mrs . Herbert Steinman Mrs. Louis Aron, Mrs. Rolph August, Dr. Arthur Greenberg, Mrs. Lewis Joffe, Mrs. Jock Lipman, Dr. Phillip Miller, Mrs . Alon Openheimer, Sisterhood Representative CHOIR Music Director and Organist • • • • • • • • • • . Mr. Arnold Bourziel Mrs. Louis Aron, Mrs. Arnold Baurziel, Mrs. Audrey Cohill, Miss Ellen Cahill, Miss Beth Cherin, Mrs . Worner Golombeck, Miss Ileane Gudelsky, Mrs . Alon Oppenheimer, Mr . Doniel Silberman, Miss Regan Teles �T E MP L E B ' NA I I S R A E L MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN PROGRAM CONFIRMATION SERVICE SATIJRDAY, MAY 21, 1966 10:00 A. M. CONDUCTED BY RABBI PHILLIP ROSENBERG B. A. Th. D. AND CONFIRMANDS MR. JOEL WIENER - PRESIDENT OF THE CONGREGATION MR. EUGENE FISHER-PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION �1966 Confirmands First Row Seated Left to Right: Regina Bruelbeck, Richard Steinman, Janet Friend, Susan Fisher, Lee Oppenheimer, Barbara Rosen Standing Left to Right: Jerry Ashendorf, Larry Rcetter, Marguerite Bacon Carla Rapoport, Rabbi Dr. Phillip Rosenberg, Carol Steindler, Robert Galombeck, Richard Roetter, Edward Stern �MEDITATION FOR PARENTS FOR SILENT CONTEMPLATION BEFORE SERVICE God, and gladness, Father, in this hour of family I turn to Thee in Gratitude, that Thou has brought my beloved son (daughter)to this day. I thank Thee for the blessingof parenthood, which, through the years, has so deeply enriched my life. In this moment of fulfillment I am also aware of my failings. At times I faltered in my obligations as a parent. have Yet in Thy goodness Thou hast enabled me to care for his (her) physical needs and to for his (her) spiritual nurture. provide Grant me the steadfastness to guide him (her) through the years ahead by precept and example. En- able me to develop within him (her), by what �I do and say, love of Thee and devotion to com- passion, learning and charity. Help me to show him {her) the way to seek Thee through the habit of prayer, Jewish observance and personal sacrifice. May the teachings of Thy prophets and sages inspire him {her) to a life of honour and faithfulness. May he {she) grow overcome evil, to love the good, be patient under trial, and seek peace and truth. As we are privileged to share the joy of this day with our child, so may it be granted that we see him (her) at the wedding altar. May our home be consecrated to Thee, and may we and our children always serve Thee side by side. This day strengthen us. This day give us Thy blessings. Amen �Choir: Baruch-Habah Procession of Confirmands The Ark is Opened INVOCATION BY CONFIRMAND 0 Lord, that we thank Thee for the blessings have brought us to this sacred hour, all that we have, all that we are, comes from Thee. Words alone cannot express our gratitude. May our lives then show forth our thankfulness. Help us, lege and within to Thy 0 Lord, to be worthy of the privi- challenge us of this day. Strengthen the faith that binds us to Thee and people Israel. Move us to devote our- selves to the service of our fellow men. Teach to commit Torah. us to find joy in doing Thy will and our energies and talents to Thy �In Thy grace our lives have been sweetened by the love of our dear ones, deepened by the wisdom of our teachers and ennobled by the heritage of our people. as we Lord. have May May received. the we give as generously Accept meditations our prayers, O of our hearts this day flower into deeds that merit Thy blessing. Amen Barchu et Adonai Hamvorach Praise ye the Lord to Whom all praise is due Baruch Adonai Hamvorach Leolam Vaed Praised be the Lord to Whom all praise is due for ever and ever. • �FLORAL OFFERING Confirmand We come, 0 Lord, before Thee with our floral offering. this On grimage festival our fathers came on pil- to Thy Temple. With songs of joy they approached Thy sactuary bearing Bikkurim, the first fruits of their harvest, the choice of their orchards and vineyards. We lives, bring our strength, would and by a spiritual hearts to offer consecrate holiest ideals and in worthy harvest, our young minds, our wills and these before ourselves life. of would devote ourselves We to to the would man's Thee. be We highest guided dedication. We service and Thy to the service of our fellow man. May sight. our offering find favor in Thy May we merit Thy continued blessing on us and our dear ones. Aaen �RABBI'S INVOCATION Our God before and of and 'nlee hope. our God of our fathers, we come on this holy day with gratitude We are grateful for the heritage people and we hope that our children will foster and preserve it for tlie ages . We thank with which Thee Thou for hast the many blessings enriched our lives, for the harvest of field and orchard, for the fruits and of our minds and hands, for the joys challenges grateful of home and family. We are for the sacred opportunities to en- noble the life of man. Thou hast way in life. given us freedom to choose our We open our hearts to Thy pre- sence this day. Let souls word guide us in the ways of and Thy Thy spirit illumine our �righteousness. Thou hast made Thy will known to us through Thy Torah. Thy commandments. ones and Teach our us to find joy in pursuing Help us to receive our dear fellow men with love and under- standing. Strengthen to Thee children and in us to Thy the faith that binds us people, Israel . May our accept our sacred heritage with devo- tion. May they enrich it with their own spirit. And may they bequeath it to generations yet to come. Amen Ark is closed Choir: Mah Tovu �~ SABBATH SERVICE Union Prayer Book Page 118 - 128 Union Prayer Book Page 234 - 235 Union Prayer Book Page 138 - 140 TORAH SERVICE Page 144 - 145 Union Prayer Book RABBI Generation our people Torah, ments we after stood generation, at Sinai since and first accepted the have sought to live by its command- to love God and man. We have upheld its teachings even when suffering was the price of our devotion. Thus we keep alive in the world a message that brings hope and healing, erhood and peace to all mankind. broth- "Not with you only do I make this covenant; but with him that stands with us this day before the Lord our �and God, us this Sinai, also with him that is not here with day." spoken at our forefathers received the Torah for themselves our with these words, and children, chain of for all the ages to come. Yo~, are the next generation in the Jewish tradition. Take this Torah now and make it your own. Confirmand (Holding Torah) With gratitude and pride we, the members of this confirmation class, now receive the Torah. We accept line and its guide, doctrines as our holy discip- As our fathers cherished and preserved the Torah throughout the generations, so it is our duty to study it and strive to live by its commandments, so it is our prayer that we may prove worthy of this sacred gift, �and that we shall transmit it to those who come after us. Shema Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu Adonai Echad Hear O Israel the Lord our God the Lord is One. Choir:Reading from the Torah Deutronomy 5-6 Hebrew and English Prophets - Book of Ruth Chapter 1 Opening of Ark PRAYER BY ALL CONFIRMANDS With joy, our God, firmation Class some season of we members of this Con- come before Thee in this gladthe year. remember the day of Sinai, into a At this time, we when Israel entered Covenant with Thee to become a Kingdom �of Priests and a holy nation. With has Thy gone deadly the forth foes claimed Thy ages found law in as and Israel Thy hearts, witness endeavoring name strength their in has in all Thy people and amidst flames the has earth. pro- Through been faithful to Thee. He trouble, light in darkness and hope in adversity. In come the before same spirit, 0 Lord, we Thy children Thee and renew the vow of our Fath- ers. Imbue us with true knowledge and discernment and guide us in the paths of Thy wisdom, so that we may live by Thy laws and precepts. May Thy and Mothers the truth possession spirit which rested upon our Fathers never revealed of all depart from to Israel men, and us. Grant that may become the that the time not �be distant when all the children on earth shall recognize Thee as their God and father. Amen Union Prayer Book Page 149 - 150 Rabbi Addresses Confirmands Presentation of Certificates By President Board of Education Eugene Fisher Presentation of Junior Membership Certificates By President of Congregation Mr, Joel Wiener Adoration Kaddish Shalom Aleichem Benediction v �RELIGIOUS SCHOOL STAFF Principal: - Mrs. Jerome Cherin Teachers: Miss Ellen Cahill, Mrs. Harrison Friend, Miss Lorraine Friend, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Oppenheimer, Mr. James Price, Mr. Alan Parker, Mrs. Douglas Rosen, Mrs. Dan Rapoport, Mrs. Martin Schankler. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shumacher. Confirmation and Bar-Mitzvah Class - Rabbi Phillip Rosenberg assisted by Mrs Harry Berman BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Eugene Fisher, Mrs. Ralph August, Mx:s. Jack Lipman, Mrs. Douglas Rosen, Mr. Herbert Steinman, Mr. Marvin Gudelsky, Mrs. Jerome Cherin, Mrs. Louis Aron CHOIR Mr . Arnold Bourziel, Music Director and Organist Members: Mrs. Alan Oppenheimer, Miss Lorraine Friend, Mrs. Harrison Friend, Miss Janet Friend, Miss Ilene Gudelsky, Mrs. Warner Galombeck, Mr. James Price, Mrs. James Price, Mrs. Louis Aron, Mrs. Audrey Cahill, Miss Ellen Cahill, Mr. Daniel Silberman �FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES of GREATER MUSKEGON LEOS. ROSEN ·Prl'udt·nt Afuskr~on Houu of Jn·Hh Worrh,p .__________________~il �SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT UNITED JE\VISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON ,,, ,,,_,,n- EIGHTH ANNUAL R,EPORT UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 19-l'-1948 T M. KAUFMAN HARRY S. BERMAN Cb.unna11 �FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES of GREATER MUSKEGON LEOS. ROSEN �Commencing with the fifth annual rl'porr, your chairman 1s inaugurating a plan when·bv the front cover of each annual report will be dedicated to a member who has performed outstandinj! ,ervice in behalf of the community, For its first selection, Leo S. Rosen was awarded this honor, because of his untiring efforts and devotion to promote the well being of Jewry. �a:cc===-===::n1c:11a:=::m=:"' cA Message fro,n Y our Chainnan I am suhmittinJ.: the Jnnual report cf your UniteJ Je" i,h Charit1e, for the li~cal year rnJinp, Au.c:u,t 31, 19i'; Tlw success of the 191 I 1'; camp a Ip, n wherein I 02 people contributed $19,360.00 i, a te,t1moni.ll to your p,rnero,11r. It indil.ltes that the Jewi,h 1x·ople of Greater ;\iu,keJ,;On ha,e in tl1t·ir hearts the de,irc to aid and encoura_ge other:., and at the ,.1me time support ih own loc.11 institution, .tnd prow.1nh to .111 e,·er inrrt·.1,inp, extent. You will note in the report tl1.1t your Trustee, .illocated $760.00 to the Mu,kep,on Board of Jew l'h Ls• .. 1: 10· .• which sum rcprc,cnh one-third of the co,t of scndin_g 62 children to Sund.I) ~hool durinp, the p.1,t rear. Thi, is one of the soundest im·estments our community t.tn m.1ke. Tlw fir,t Ji,·idend was rerci, cd when we witncs•·ed the confirnution exerci•c, b,t June. Durinp, the pa,t yc:ar the ;\fo:1a Vie" }.:wish Cemtterr A,soci,ttion purdu,cJ from the City of Muskep,on lleip,hts. Perpctu,11 cart• 1s p,11.1r.llltt·ed e,1d1 lot. Four thousand doll.1rs ,us p.1id upon the exe.·ution of the contract, .ind the halance i, papble witlun four year,. The U.J.C. lo.med the $'1,000,00 to the ,-\,rociation with the understanding that additional fund, will he nude a,ail.1blt· to me<:! tlw terms o( thl contratt .ind that ,1, loh are ,old, the s111m lo.med will hl' repaid to t;111ted Jcwl\h Charitic,. ,,-; I lots for SI 1,800.00 I hore that }OU will l,1ke time to study thi, report •o that you ma) he fully pn:parcd to ,oice your opinion ,II the next rreuing, at which time: new olfacr, and tru,t<.:cs will he cit-lied for the enrning ye.ir. Smcerely yours. PAUL M. \\'IENl R, Ch,111111,111 e:; r:::::==== ,-, = >.:if!i:lf'='"" !:.<= ===== - -======,:.,,-~=====:::... 1:i ====-====~=========::n-=-~m=====-~==~=~=~=m==:-===== �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES SUMMARY REPORT OF CASH AN D PLEDGES 1944 - 1945 Schedule A Amount pledged I 9+i• I 9..t 5.... .......... ......................... ..... .................. Cash on hand Sept. I, 19+-i.. ......................................S 1,619.-16 Collected on 19·13·1911 pledges... .... ..... ...................... 115.00 TOTAL.................. ..... ................................... S 19,360.00 1,761.46 $21,124.-16 Pledges outstanding, Schedule A2 ....................................$ 130.00 Monies allocated and paid listed on Schedule A 1........... 18Jn9A7 18,969.47 GENERAL EXPENSES Occidental dinners ... .................................................$ Printing expense ........................................................... . 159.90 113. 52 303.42 Cash on hand and in bank Aug. 31, 194 5......................... . 1,851.57 TOTAL ............................................................ . $21,124.46 Schedule A2 PLEDGES PAID ON ACCOUNT Pledged Louis Seger ...... ............. ............................ ... .. 25.00 Sam Lawson .......................................................... 25.00 Paid 10.00 10.00 Due 15.00 15.00 $50.00 $ 20.00 $ 30.00 PLEDGED AND NOT PAID Stanier Baru .......................................................$ 50.00 Jake Goldberg ..... ................................................ 50.00 $100.00 Balance due on pledges as listed ahove ...................................... . $130.00 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES ALLOCATION S 1944 - 1945 Sched ule A l American Fund for Palestinian Jnsts. .... ..... .. American Jc·wish Confer<:ncc Jewish Telegraphic Agency ........ I 00.00 50.00 100.00 Jewish Theological Seminary of America .............................. 200.00 American Jewish Congress. 25.0C Joint Defense Appeal ............. .J00.00 Belfaire Orphan Home 25.00 Levi Memorial Hospital ........... l0J.00 Local Civic Protector Work... 221.35 B'n,1i B'rith Wider Scope ?,50.00 l\lrs. Aaron Cohen, salary settle• ······s ment Council of Jewish Welfare and Federation Funds .... 1.000.00 120.00 Donations -Transients 38.00 Ex•patients Home of Den"er. 35.00 Gfts Men in Service. Hadassah Hospital 112.62 1,000.00 I kbrew Theological College of Chic1go ... .. 100.00 Hebrew University, Jerusalem 250.00 Hias 100.00 Histadrut Jvrit 37.50 Mona View Jewish Cemetery As• sociation ........ . .. .... ..... 2,000.0J Michigan Hillel Bldg. Fund .... 50.00 rs.at'! Farm School ....... .. 60.00 rs.at'! Jewish Children's Home. 50.00 Nat'I Jewish Hospital of Denver 125.00 Ra',bi Isaac Eleh,rnan Yeshivah .. 150.00 Society for Relief of Yemenite Jews ........................ 35.00 Sunthy School Fund ............... . 760 00 Sons of Israel ·Matzo Fund...... 100.00 Technological School of Haifa .... The Pro:estant ...... 75,00 100.00 Hist:1drut of Palestine 100.00 Incurable Jews 100.00 Jewish \1(/dfare Board ... 1-15.00 United Jewish Layman's Com· mittee ...................................... 75.00 Jewish Consumptive R<:lid Sn• cit:ty U.S.O., B,1ttle Creek....... 50.00 200.00 Va:id Ltumi 35.00 Jewish Braille I nstitute ....... Jewish Institute of Religion ....... United Jtwish Appeal ............... 10,000.00 35.00 250.00 TOTAL ...............................$ 18,839.,1- �- -------===----PAID-UP CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS = Pledged Pledged I 50.00 Morris Friend .............. 200.00 Tonr Aron l'i0.00 Dr. M. L. Friedenberg 100.00 Abe Ashendorf 500.00 M. J. Goldberg (Spring Lake) 100.00 Louis Aron .. ......... . $ Samuel Ashendorf . ........... 'i00.00 50.00 Jakt 8Jum .. Harrr H. Berman... .... ....... I 00.00 Ruben Berman .. . . . ......... I 00.00 Harr,· 5 Berman . 350.00 Louts M. Berman . 200.00 Mrs. Rose Berman I 00.00 Morm Bespeloff . 2'>.00 Herm,m Braverman .. .... ... 'i0.00 Nath,m M. Broutman ........ 75.00 Sigmund Cahn .. 25.00 .. .... . Robc.:rt Cherin . 100.00 Dr. Sol Cohan. 75.00 L. Darmstadter 50.00 Andrew Epstein I 50.00 Sam Esses ... 5.00 Harrr Field .. . '.i0.00 Bcrn,1rd Fisher I 00.00 Harrr A. Fisber .. . 500.00 Jeromt Fisher ... . . 100.00 Al. Frank .... ....... ............ .. ~00.00 Hpn.m Friedman ... .... .. . 2'i.00 ........... . Al. Golden 50.00 l\i.lurice W Golden. 200.00 Phil. Granik 100.00 Grossman', Dept. Stort 500.00 Harold Grossman .. 250.00 Herman Grossman ... 325.00 ~frs. Sadie Grossman .. 400.00 Samuel Grossman ....... 25.00 David Gudclsky 150.00 Koma Gudelskr 25.00 Oscar Gudelsky 50.00 L. V. Heller (Milwaukee) .. 10.00 Mrs. Tillie Jacobs ...... 10.00 Morris Kantor 100.00 ]. M. Kaufman 600.00 Dr. Marie Keilen ..... 2 5 .on Samuel Kl,t} f 15000 Mrs. Sara Klein 150.00 Harold Kime 25 00 Ile\. Klitzner 10.00 Abe Kollenberg (Grand Rapids) 100.00 �PAID-UP CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS = 1 ! Pledged Ben Komiss 25.00 Alex. Krause 250.00 Harry Lahr 25.00 Jack Lawson 200.00 J<:sst• LeYin 10.00 R<:uh<:n Levy 50.00 H)man Lipman .... .. 500.00 Samuc:I Lipman ............. 500.00 Ch.1rles Locke .......... . . 25.00 H<:rman Mendc:lson .. 25.00 J. .. W. Metz Joe Miller (H.irt) 15.00 J0<: 25.00 Nadel Robert Rosenberg ............ 50.00 Paul J. Schlossman (non-member) ............. 1,000.00 Max Schubb .. 50.00 Abe Shmookler .... ............... 600.00 Max Shumaker .. . . . . . . ..... I 00.00 Samuel Siegel .. . . 200.00 H. A. SdYerman .. 600.00 Sol. Silverman .. 1 50.00 Ed. Simcoe ... .. I 00.00 Joe Sunon ....... . 100.00 Jacob Singer ... 15.00 Joe Singer (Hart) ............ J. 100.00 Ted Neumer 250.00 Sam. Smger .................... 50.00 S,1m Orlikoff 150.00 Ely Smith ........................ 100.00 15.00 Charles Smith . . . ... . .......... I 00.00 Pontiac Frocks, Inc. ....... . ] 50.00 Pk-dged N.1than Price 250.00 Fred W. Stein 100.00 Sam Price 250.00 Milton Steindler 250.00 hadore Rodin .. 50.00 William Stern .. 200.00 Fred Rodoff 25.00 Joe S. Stnflmg .. 750.00 Leo Rose 50.00 M. Teles ................ 20.00 H;1rold Rosen 300.00 Walters & Breecher............ 200.00 Leo S. Rosen -450.00 Josiah Wiener 500.00 Sam D. Rosenbaum ...... 125.00 Paul M. Wiener Max Rosenberg ............... . .. 350.00 Morton L Wolfe ................ 2,000.00 225.00 �---~----~-------- .... ARMED SERVICES HOSOR ROLL *** Irving Achtenberg G. B. DeJong Harry Ashendorf Frank Disken I. Ashendorf Eugene Fisher J. Ashendorf M::ix Ashendorf Norman Fleishman Ardo M. Friend Abe Berman Jack Berman Max 0. Berman Marcus Bess Phil Best Stanford Broutman Harrison (Buddy) Friend Lawrence Gluck Dave Goldberg Herman Grossman Louis H. Grossman lewis S. Grossman Seymour Cane Alfred Caplan J-:rome Cherin Ben Cohen Hilliard Gudelsky Justin Gudelsky Leon Gudelsky Eugene Hirsch George Hirsch Oscar Daniels He:1ry Darmstadter Ldie Davis Irving Hirsch Sam Jacobs Morton Jacobs �ARMED SERVICES HONOR ROLL *** Herman Kessler Dou.1-(las Rosen Lawrence Klein Seymour Rosenberg Ben Klitzner Chas. Rubinsky Arthur Kopoloff Louis Rubinsky E. H. Krause David Krupp Marvin Saffer Morris Levine Sam Schumacher Raedelle S. Levy Irving E. Sih·erman Volf Liebovitz Harry Singer Jack Lipman H y. Singer Irving Singer Phillip Miller Jay L. Singer James Mintz Marvin Skolkin Dan M. Moore N. H. Skolkin I rving Stein R. M. Orlikoff Robert Stein Al Parker I r Syd. Polly Lewis Jack Steindler Leonard Price Nathan Talbot * Jerome Stern - Killed in Action �PAUL At tx J. SCHLOSSMAN C ,/Jt. /"4 ,,J,,p,, A generous lltver to all cnuses without regard to race, creed or color. His daily acrs are an in,piration to all who work for the cause of humantty. �- in alemoriam SAMUEL ASHENDORF 1880 . 1945 MORRIS BESPALOFF 1 877. 1945 We mourn the passing of our beloved fm:nds and neighbors; theirs were truly Jewish hearts. J_______ __J �SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT UNITED JE\VISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON /1//f, . /tJ/ i l - M KAUFMA.N t /,nirmuu �THE FATE OF A COMMUNITY is, in a great measure determined by the efforts of individuals willing and capable of leadership in organizational work. It has been Muskegon Jewry's good fortune to find that leadership when the need has been the jlreatest. For many years the leadership of this community has enjoyed the backing and support of self-effacing). M. Kaufman, and last year when the needs of the United Jewish Appeal reached unprecedented proportions, this goodnatured executive assumed the responsibility of surpassing the goal set for us. In effort, sacrifice and devotion, our esteemed friend knew no limits and his inability to serve further in this capacity due ro physical limirations is a source of great disappointment to him and to us. Only those who have worked intimately with Kelly can appreciate the great burden of j!ratitucle thar this rommunirv wall always owr him. _(")R MORRIS TEI FS, Srcrenrv �A MESSAGE FROM YOUR ACTING CHAIRMAN It is my pleasure on behalf of the officers and trustees of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon, to present, herewith, the annual report of receipts, expenditures and allocations for the fiscal year. This affords me the opportunity to thank my officers and trustees, as well as so many of my friends who gave so generously of their time and effort through the many meetings in order that our goal may be accomplished. My sincere thanks to all of you. This report of the United Jewish Charities ends seven years of remarkable progress. The money that has been so graciously contributed by you has not been charity, but a human treatment of a people who are struggling to regain their just place as hµman beings-struggling against staggering odds, after the most ghastly and most devastating horror to which whole people have ever been subjected! Our community can be proud of the start that has been made. A start toward real solution by means of rehabilitation and resettlement. But a start alone is not enough! HELP US FINISH THE JOB - - WILL YOU? (continued on next page) �MESSAGE {continued) The cash balance on hand, as indicated by these exhibits, is being disbursed immediately. In past years your trustees have seen fit to advance as a loan, $4500. 00 to the Mona View Cemetery Association. During the fiscal year concluded, $1200. 00 nas advanced, resulting in a total of )5700.00 loaned to the Association. I sincerely trust that you »ill again extend your ~hole-hearted support and cooperation for the urgent needs that confront Muskegon's Jewry. Sincerely yours, HARRY S. BERf: AN Acting Chairman * ** * �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES CASH RE.CEIPTS AND DISBURSEEENTS FOR YEAR ENDED NOV. 26, 1947 Amounts pledged 1946-47 (Schedule A-1) Cash in Bank Oct. 14, 1946 Collected on 1945-46 pledges Refund of Expenses $64,020.00 $2,.377.20 295.00 2.22 2,674.42 Pledges outstanding (Schedule A-2) $2,6oO.OO Monies allocated (Schedule A-3) 55 1 235 1 00 57,925.00 General Expenses: Dinners & Music Printing, Stationery & Postage Telegraph Traveling Expense 485.05 225.26 41..34 23.25 774.90 Cash in Bank November 26, 1947 5,709.52 Cash on Hand November 26, 1947 2,285.00 TOTAL '66,694.42 �Schedule A-3 UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES ALLOCATIONS 1946-1947 United Jewish Appeal • • • • • Local Relief • • • • • • • Youth Aliyah • • • • • • • American Jewish Congress• • • • B'nai B'rith Wider Scope • • • • Federated Council of Pal. Inst. • Hebrew Theological Seminary. • • Haifa Inst. of Technology • • • Jewish Telegraphic Agency • • • s.o.s. J.D.C. • • • • • • Council of Jewish Fed. & lfel. Funds z.o.A. Expansion Funds • • • • American Jewish Conference • • • Dropsie College • • • • • • Jewish Welfare Board • • • • • Joint Defense Appeal • • • • • Weizman Institute • • • • • • Jewish Theological Seminary • • • Mr. Horris Teles • • • • • • Transient Relief • • • • • • Special Relief • • • , • • • American Friend Hebrew Univ. • • Histadrut Ivrith • • • • • Hebrew Sheltering & Aid Society • Hebrew Union College • • • • • Histadrut of Palestine • • • • Jewish Institute of Religion • • Levi liemorial Hospital • • • • Medical School in Jerusalem • • • Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theo. Seminary United Jewish Laymen's Comm. • • Society for Yeminite Jews • • • B'nai B1rith Hillel Building • • B'nai B'ritb Essay Contest • • • Mona View Cemetery Loan • • • • Ot t $ 45,000.00 200.00 1,000.00 50.00 350.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 250.00 100.00 500.00 50.00 100.00 150.00 800.00 100.00 200.00 250.00 50. 00 125. 00 500.00 50,00 200.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 100.00 1,800.00 150.00 50.00 50.00 500.00 600.00 1 200,00 js5:325.oo Schedule A-2 us anding Pledges••··•··•••·····•• $2,600.00 t i l �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES 1946-47 PLEDGES Aron, Louis • • • • • • • • • • • • j n , Sylvia • • • • • • • • • • • • n , Tony • • • • • • • • , • • • • Ashendorf, Family • • • • • • • , • , Mrs. S. • • • • • • • • • " Adler, Harold • • • • • • • • • • • .August, Dr. Ralph • • • • • • • • • Baru, Stanley • • • • • • • Berman, Harry H• • • • • • • • • • • • , Harry S. • • • • • • • • • • tt , Louis • • • • • . • • • • • • , Ruben • • • • • • • • • • • • , Mrs. Rose • • • • • • • • • Bernstein, Morris • • • • • •• Beukema, J.C • • • • • • • . • • • • Bespeloff, Mrs. M. • • • • • • • • • Braverman, Herman • • • • • • • • • Broutman, Nathan • • • • • • • • • • • , Samuel • • • • • • • • • • n , Mrs. Samuel • • • • • • • Benderoff, S. M. • • • • • • • • • .. Cane, Dr. S. H. • • • • • • • • • • Cahn, Sigmund • • • • • • • • • • • Cherin, Robert • • • • • • • • • • • Cohan, Sol M.D• • • • • • • • • • . Cohen, Bennie • • • • • • • • • • • Darmstader, L. • • • • • • • • • Epstein, Andrew • • • • • • • • • • Field, Harry • • • • • • • • • • • Fine, Francis • • • • • • • • • • • Fisher, Family • • • • • • • • • • • • , Herbert n , Mrs. Herbert • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• , Sally & Marion • • • • • • • , Mrs. Bernard ••• • • • • • , Mrs. Eugene • • • • • • • • Fogel, Wm. • • • • • .. • • • • •• • " • 500.00 100.00 500.00 500.00 50.00 50.00 1,000.00 200.00 300.00 1,500.00 400.00 300.00 100.00 50.00 50.00 10.00 200.00 150.00 200.00 25.00 1,000.00 50.00 50.00 300.00 300.00 25.00 200.00 250.00 25.00 300.00 3,000.00 50.00 10.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 100.00 �UNITED JEWISH CHLRITIES 1946-47 PLEDGES Fleishman, Dr. N• • • • • • • • • • Frank, Alfred • • • • • • • • • • • Friedenberg, Dr. ti. L. , • • Friedman, Hyman • • • • • • • • Friend, Maurice. • • • •••• Fox, Hyman • • • • • • • • • • • • Golden, Uaurice • • • • • • • • •• Grossman Dep 1t. Store • • • • • • • 11 Herman • • • • • • • • • " , Mrs. ~adie • • • • • • • Louis. " n .. . , Sam • • • • • • • • • • • Hecht, J. • • . . . n , f.i.rs. J. . ..... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • firs. S • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • , • Hatton, Julian Hagen, F. W. • Jacobs, Meyer • Jacobson, Mr. & Kantor, Morris Kaufman, J. M. • • • • • • • • American Store F,quip. • , ••• Krupp, David • • • • • • Kaufman, Lillian • • • • • •• Kelin, Dr. Marie • • • • • • • • • Klayf, Sam • • • ••••• Kline, Harold • • • • • • • • • • • Klitzner, Rev, • • • • • • • • • • Komiss, Ben • • • • • • • • • • • • Krause, Alexander • • • • • • • • • n , Sadie • • • • • • • • Klein, Sara. • • • • • • • •• Lahr, Harry • • • • . . • . . • • • Lawson, Jack • • • • • • • • • • • Lebow, Max • • • • • • • • " , Sophia • • • • • • • • • Levin, Jess • • • • • • • • • , •• Levine, Horris • • • • 11 , Jerome ••••• .. . ... . .. 200.00 250.00 220.00 100.00 500.00 25.00 750.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 1,000.00 100.00 300.00 100.00 100.00 10.00 25.00 200.00 300.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 25.00 250.00 25.00 1,000.00 100.00 30.00 25.00 500.00 100.00 200.00 25.00 850,00 300.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 10.00 $ l �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES 1947-47 PLEDGES Lenhoff, Mex • • • • • • • • • • • Levy, Reuben • • • • • • • • • • • Locke, Charles • • • • • • • • • • Lipman, S. & H• • • • • • • • • • • Larson, Leo • • • • • • • • • • • • Mendelsohn, Herman • • • • • • • • Hetz, James • • • • • • • • • • • Neumer, Ted ••••••••••• Oppenheim, B • • • • • • • • • • • • Parker, Albert • • • • • • • • • • Price, Family • • • • • • • • • • • Rapaport, J.C. • • • • • • •• Roden, Israel • • • • • • • • • • • Rodoff, Fred • • • • • • • • • • • Rogers, Mr. & Mrs. L • • • • • • • • Rosen, Harold • • • • • • • • • • • Rosen, Douglas ••••••• " , Mrs. Douglas • • • • • • • • " , fJarcia • • • • • • . • • • • • n , Leo • • • • • • • • • • , Florence • • • • • • • • • • Rosenbaum, Sam • • • • • • • • • • Rosenberg, Hax • • • • • • • • • • 11 , Robert • • • • • II , Rose. 11 , Seymour • • • • • • • • Roth, r~rtin • • • • • • Rubinsky, Chas • • • • • • • • • • • " , Florence • , Ra.e • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rabbi Satlow • • • • • • P.lrs. SatloTT • • • • • • Shmookler, Abe • • • • • 11 , Rebeccah • • • Schubb, Max • • • • • • Schumacher, Max • • • • • " , Leah • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $ 50.00 150.00 100.00 3,000.00 20.00 50.00 50.00 1,000.00 100.00 25.00 1,500.00 100.00 200.00 200 .. 00 325.00 1,200.00 50.00 10.00 100.00 1,500.00 100.00 500.00 750.00 200.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 250.00 25.00 1,000.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 50.00 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES 1946·-47 PIBDGES Schumacher, Sam. • ••••• u , Lotta • • • • • • • • • Silverman, Hn·old • • • • • • • • • 1' , Sol • . • • • • . . • • Simcoe, Ed • • • • • • • • • • • • Smith, Chas. • • • •••••• 11 , Urs. Chas • • • • • • • • • • " , Ely . • • • • . • . • • 11 , Hrs. Ely • • • • • • • • • • Simon, Joe • • • • • • • • • • Singer, Joe • • • • • • • • • • • • Singer, Jacob • • • • • • • • • • • Stein, Frederick • • • • • • • • • Steindler, Milton • • • • • , • 11 , Frances •••••••• 11 , Jack • • • • • • • • • Strifling, Joe • • • • • • • • • • nu ' Syd • • • • • Hamilton Apts. • • • • • • • • • • Siegel, Samuel • • • • • • • • • • Smith, Saul • • • • • • • • • • , Teles, Dr. M. • •••• , , ••• Wiener, Josiah • , • , • • • • " , Mrs. Josiah • • • ••• Wiener, Paul • • • • • • • West Mich. Steel . .. .. . . TOTAL PLEDGES ' 25.,00 • 10~00 2,000~00 500.00 100.00 250.00 10.00 250.00 25.00 100.00 300.00 30.00 500.00 500.00 50.00 75.00 4,000.00 250.00 1,000.00 200.00 25.00 100.00 600.00 150.00 10,000.00 500.00 • • ••• $64,020.00 �JU!Ql_ �EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 1947- 1948 HARRY S. BERMAN Chainna11 �The success of organized community charities and philanthropies to a great cxtc:nt depends on the sympathy, generosity and ability of its lc:aders. The Unite:d Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon faced its greate:st challenge last year when it had to raise more funds than at any time before in its history and still not interfere with the fund-raising for our Temple. This challc:nge was accepte:d by the able and energetic Harry S. Btrman. Through his able leadership and devotion to the cause, a new goal was attained. To you, Harry S. Berman, the community acknowledge:s a debt of gratitude and appreciation for an assignment well done. PAUL M. WIENER, Honorary Chairman j �A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE U. J . C. It was indeed an honor and privilege to have been singled out by this community to head the U.J.G. drive in the past year. I say it was an honor because the community by electing me for the task, showed its trust, confidence and faith in my ability to fulfill my assignment. The reason I deem it a privilege is because not everyone is privileged to live in a country such as ours where there is not only opportunity for its citizens to live in peace but where man can extend a helping hand to his fellow man, deprived of similar privileges and opportunities . Huskegon Jewry deserves credit for its generous gifts to the U. J . G. in past years. Our giving made it possible for our brethren to fight heroically and emerge victoriously. (continued on next page) �MESSAGE (continued) The fight unfortunately is still on, and so our giving must not diminish this year. As a matter of fact, we must give more generously now than ever before. For while the doors of every land are practically closed to our warafflicted brethren still languishing in concentration camps, the State of Israeli has its friendly hand stretcred out to taJce them in, and give them a home in which they can live in freedom and enjoy a sense of dignity experienced by no other Jew anywhere on the globe. Our brethren in Europe and Palestine ask for cooperation. Let us answer them generously. HARRY S. BERMAN Chairman * ** * * ** * �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEiJENTS 1948 FOR YEAR ENDED DEC. 3, Amounts pledged 1947-48 (Schedule A-1) $76,776.50 Cash in Bank & on Hand 11/26/1947 $7,994.52 Collected on 1946-47 pledges 1,850.00 Refund from B:nai B 1rith, Essay Contest 600.00 Check issued 4/30/46 to Michigan Hiilel Building Fund, not cashed and cancelled 50.00 Remittance from Mona View Jewish Cemetery Association 2,000.00 12,494e52 Total Pledges Outstanding 1947-48 Shrinkage 1946·-47 Shrinkage 1947-48 Moneys Allocated (Schedule A-2) $89,271.02 $6,693.00 200.00 75.00 77,790.05 84,758005 General Expenses: Dinners, Music, Flowers $ Printing, Stationery & Postage Secretarial, Clerical & Auditing 720.69 191.70 358,00 Cash in Bank Dec. 3, 1948 292.58 Checks on Hand Dec. 3, 1948 Total $ 2,950.00 1,270.39 3,242.58 -- $89,271002 This financial report was audited and compiled by Robert Kennedy, Tax Consultant, 216 Montgomery Building, Muskegon, :Michigan �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES ALLOCATIONS 1947-48 SCHEDULE A-2 Special Relief • • • • • • • • • United Je~ish Appeal • • • • • • rfona View Jewish Cemetery Ass 'n. Hadassah • • • • • • • • • • Hadassah (Youth Aliyah) • Joint Defense Appeal Levi Memorial Hospital • · • Council of Jewish Fed. & Welfare Funds • • • • American Jewish Congress • • • • Haifa Institute of Technology •• Je~ish Telegraphic Agency • • • • Jewish Welfare Boord • , •• Weitzman Institute • • • • • • • Histadruth Ivrith • • • Hebrew Union & J. I. R. • • • Histadruth of Palestine • • • • • United Jewish Layman Committee • Society for Yeminite Jm-1s • • • • Hias • • • . . . . . . . • . • • Jevlish Theological Seminary of America • • • • • • • Sisterhood B'nai Israel - S. O. S. .American Friends of Hebrew University • • • • Medical School Campaign of Hebrew University and Hadassah • • • • • • National Jewish Welfare Board •• Total $ 2,005.92 63,500.00 6,074.13 500.00 500.00 1,800.00 100.00 100.00 50.00 100.00 100.00 150.00 50.00 50.00 500.00 150.00 10.00 50.00 200.00 200.00 250.00 500.00 700.00 150.00 ~77,790.05 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES YEAR 1947-48 PLEDGES SCHEDULE A-1 Adler, Harold • • • • • • • • • • • $ 100.00 Aron, Louis • • • • • • • • 200.00 100.00 Aron, Sylvia • • • • Aron, Tony. • • • ••• 500.00 Ashendorf, Isadore. • • • • 215.00 Ashendorf, Jacob • • • • • • • • 500.00 Ashendorf, Max. • • • • •• 500.00 Ashendorf, Mrs. S. • • • ••• 500.00 August, Dr. and Mrs . R. • • • • • • 2,000.00 Baru, Stanley • • • • • ••• 300.00 Baru, Rose • • . • . • • • ••• 100.00 Baru, Elaine and David. • • •• 100.00 Berman, Gene • • • • • • • • • • 50.00 Berman, Harry H. • • • . • • 300.00 Berman, Harry S• • . • • • • • • • • 2,500.00 Berman, Louis M• • • • • • • • • • • 400.00 Berman, Reuben • • • • • • • • • • • 300.00 Bernstein, f.ir. and Mrs. M• • • • • • 50.00 Bess, Marcus • • ••• 35.00 10.00 Billings, A• • • • • • • • • • • • • 10.00 Bolthouse, Anthony • • • • • • • • • 300.00 Braverman, Er. and t.rs . H• • • • • • 100.00 Broutman, Nathan • • • • • • • • • • Benderoff, f.ir . and flrs. S. M. • •• 1,500.00 101.00 Cane, Dr. S. H• • • • • • • • • • • 25.00 Cane, David M. • • • • • • •• 600.00 Cherin, Robert and Jerome • • • • • Cherin, l!rs. Robert • • • • • • • • 50.00 Cherin, Mrs. Jerome • • • • • • • • 36.50 'Cherin, Rochelle • • • • • • • • • • 25.00 300.00 Cohan, Dr. S. • . • . • . • • • • • 25.00 Cohan, Mrs. S. • • • • • • ••• Cohen, Benny • • • • • • • • • • • • 100.00 Cohen, Robert N• • • • • • • • • • • 25.00 600.00 Darmstader, L. and H. • • • • • • • Darmstadter, Elsa • • • • • • • • • 50.00 250.00 Epstein, Andrew J • • • • • • • • • • �'UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES YEAR 1947-48 PLEDGES . . .. . . ... . . . ..... . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . .... .. .. .. . . ..... ... . . ... .... . .. . . . .. .. .. . ... .. Fine, Francis • • $ 500.00 • • 50.00 Fine, Blanche 36.50 Fine, Andy . • 5,000.00 Fisher, Harry, J. and B. 100.00 . Fisher, f,irs. B. 10.00 . Fisher, James A. 50.00 Fisher, Sally and Marilyn • • . 50.00 Fleishman, Dr. N. • • . 37.00 N. Fleishman, !·:rs. 50.00 Fogel, Mr. and Mrs. M. . 100.00 Fogel, Lr. and Mrs. w. • . 73.00 Fogel, Mary . 500.00 Friedenberg, Dr. ril. L. 100.00 . Friedman, Hyman R. 300.00 . Friend, L1aurice 10.00 Galombeck, Warner . • 10.00 Galombeck, Martha • eoo.oo Golden, Maurice W. . •.• 100.00 Golden, Mrs. w. 10.00 Goldman, Bennie . 1,000.00 Grossman, Herman 1,000.00 Grossman, Sadie 250,00 Gudelsky, Oscar . 250.00 Gudelsky, David . 300.00 Hecht, J. 100.00 Hecht, 11rs. J. Hughes and Hatcher, Inc. 500.00 Jacobs, Meyer 30.00 Jacobs, Molly 5.00 • 200.00 Jacob son, ~Ir. and Urs. s. Kantor, Mor,ris 300.00 Kaplan, llaurice M. • . 10.00 Kaufman, J. K. . . 6,000.00 Kaufman, Lillian . 336.00 Kaufman, Richard 100.00 Kaufmen, Gordon 100.00 Kelin, Dr. Marie 25.00 • Klayf, Samuel G. 300.00 Kline, Harold 100.00 • Klitzner, Rabbi J. 30.00 . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .... . . .. . .. . .. . .... .... .... ... ...... ... . . .. .. . .. . . .. . . ... . . . .. . .. .. .. .. ... . . .. .. . .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . . .. . . . . .... .. .... .. �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES YEAR 1947-48 PLEDGES Kositchek, 1.1ilton • • • • • • • • Kozen, Milton • • • • • • •• Komiss, Ben • • • • • • • • • • • Krause, Edward H• • • • • • Lahr , Harry • • • • • • Lebow, Max •••••• Lebow, Sophia • • • ••••• Levine, Mr. and Mrs. M. • • • • • Levine, Jerome D• • • • • • • • • Levy, Reuben •••••••••• Lipman, Hyman • • • • • • • • • • Lipman, Jack • • • • •• • . Lipman, Edith • • • • • • • • • • Lipman, Sam •••••••• Locke, Chas • • • • • • • • • • • • Larson, Leo • • • • • • • • • • • Mendelsohn, Herman • • • • • • • • MiJ ler, Al. • • • • • • • • • • Newmark, Mrs. Ben •••• NeUJDer, Ted • • • • • • • • • • • Oppenheim, Ben • • • • • • • • • • Price Family. • . • • • ••• Price, Mrs. Sam • • • • • • • • • Rapaport, J.C • • • • • • • • • • Roberts, Barney • • • • • • • • • Roden, Israel • • • • • • • • • • Rodoff, Mr. and i!rs. F. • • • • • Chase, Raleigh L• • • • • • • • • Rogers, Lyle • • • • • • • • • . Rogers, Sylvia. • • ••••• Rose, Leo • • • • •. • • • • • Rosen, Mrs. Douglas ••••• Rosen, Harold • • • ••••• ~osen, Leo S • • • • • • • • • • • Rosen, Florence ••••••• RosenbaUJD, Sam D• • • • • • • • • Rosenberg, Max ••••••••• Rosenberg, Robert • • • • • • • • Rosenberg, Rose • • • • • • • •• Rosenberg, Suzanne • • • • • • • • $ 25.00 25.00 20.00 250.00 35.00 500.00 25.00 50.00 10.00 75.00 3,000.00 75.00 36.50 .3,000.00 50.00 15.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 1,750.00 50.00 1,500.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 100.00 .300.00 10.00 500.00 25.00 100.00 10.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 100.00 200.00 1,250.00 200.00 .36.50 10.00 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIF.S YEAR 1947-48 PLEDGES Rosenberg, Seymour I. • •• Rubinsky, Chas • • • • • • • Rubinsky, Linda • • • • • • Rubinsky, Florence • • • • Schu2.tz, Dr. Leonard •• Schultz, Marilyn . S chubb, Max • • • • Shmookler, Abe •• Shmookler, Rebecca • • • • • • • • Shumacher, Leah ••• Shumacher, Uax • • • • • • • • • • Shumacber, tlr. and Mrs. S. .. • • • Silverman, Harold ••• Silverman, Sol •• Simcoe, Ed • • • • Simon, Joe • • Singer, Joe . Singer, Sam J. • • • Singer, Rose •• Smith, Chas • • • • • • Smith, Mrs. Chas • • • • • • • • • • Smith, Ely • • • • • • • Smith, Mrs. Ely • • • • • • • Stein, Hr. and Prs. F • • • • • • • Steindler, Uilton. • •• Steindler, Frances • • . • • S teindler-, Mr. and Mrs. J. • • • • Stern, Uilliam • • • • •••• Strifling, Joe S • • • • • • Strifling, Syd. • ••• Hamilton Apts. • •••••• Smith, Saul ••••••••• Teles, Dr. M. • • Tesslar, S. J • • • • • • • • • • • Toy, Dr. Chas. Vandervoort, Plrs. P.H• . • • . . • Weiner, Josiah . . . Weiner, :Mrs. J • • • • • Weiner, Paul • • • • • • • • • • • Whitman, T. M. • • • • • Total .. .. . ... . . .. $ 100.00 100.00 25.00 75.00 25.00 50.00 100.00 2,000.00 100.00 50.00 250.00 25.00 1,000.00 500.00 50.00 100.00 50.00 300.00 15.00 500.00 50.00 500.00 10.00 500.00 500.00 50.00 100.00 750.00 3,500.00 100.00 1,000.00 25.00 100.00 25.00 50.00 2.00 1,000.00 236.50 15,000.00 ...-....-..;;;:.2.;..;5•:..;:o=o $76,776.50 ��.ANNUAL REPORT UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 1948 - 1949 I SAMUEL LIPMAN Cha11wa11 • �TENTH ANNUAL REPORT U NITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREAT E R MUSKEGON 1949-i950 vANNUAL ~PORT UNITED OF JEWISH GREAfER CHARITIES MUSKEGON 1952-1953 HERMAN GROSSMAN Chairman HARRY A. F ISHER Chanma11 �.ANNUAL REPORT UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 1948 - 1949 SAMUEL LIPMAN Cha/1'111a11 • �TZEDAKAH - CHARITY \\'hoso doses hi, ei-es to tlm dut\ and harden, his heart to his needy hrother i, called a worthk" man, and is reg,1rded ,Is an idolater. But who, '"cver i, cardul in the fulfillment of this duty atte,t, him,df a, helonging to the ,ccd of Abr.,ham. whom the Lord hath ble"t•d: "For I h.1vc known him, to the tnd th,1t he may command his children and hi, hou,chold ,1fter hi,,, th II they may keep tlw "ay of the Lord. to do Tzcdabh and Justice.'' ( Genesis 18. 19.) Clurity 1s the main foundation of hraer, preemmenc<:, and the basis of the La\\ of Truth. As the prophd say, unto Zion: "By Tzedabh shalt thou he e,tahlishcd" (ha1ah H. 1-l). Its practice will alone bring ahout Israel's redemption: "Zion shall be redeemed with Justice, and they that return of her ,,·1th Tztdakah" ( Isaiah I 27). Chant) is grc.1ter than all sac ihces, ,.iys R.1hhi Ek.1zar: t·ven ·" it i, written. 'To do Tzcdabh and justice is mort acceptahk· to tht Lord than ,acrifice". \\'hoso p1ttes the poor shal I h1m,df receive compassion from the Holy One, hlc"ed he He Let I ·m further reflect that as there 1s a "hcc:1 of fortune rnol\'lng in this world, pnchancc somt' day uther he himself, or his son. or his ,nn\ son, mar he brought down to the ,Jme lowlr state 'sor kt it enter hi, mind to SJ): ''H<iw c,m I give to the poor and thus lessen my po"ession,(' For m,1n mu,t kmm that he is not the master of what he has, but onl} the guardi.in, to l"arri out the will of Him who entrusted these things to his kt·eping. \\'ho,otnr withhold, aim, from the needy thereof withdr,1ws himself from the lu,tt·r of the Shekhinah and the light of the I..iw Let man 1hcrdorc ht excn·dingli diliE:tnt chariti•, in the right hestow,11 of j.1c(}h he,1 Arha. 1269-1349. �! M&SSAGE !!lli EBQll fillliQ_~ QHAI!lJM! The Unitecl Jewish Charities of Greater l.tuskegon should not be regarded merely as a unified fund-raising instrument that swings into operation only during the day:, of its annual campaign. Throughout the year, the United Jewish Charities of Greeter Muskegon is your community servant and trustworthy agent of your humanity. It performs a multitude of services. The organizations which it helps to support encompass a large part of the globe and include significant efforts in your behalf in the United States and in our own community of Greater !!uskegon. So that you may know the sources of the funds and how they are utilized, this annual report is being sent to you by your Chairman, Samuel Lipman. The accomplishments of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon during the fiscal year 1948-49 evoked high praise among the Jewish communities of the country. fice this tude task For the outstanding leadership and sacriand devotion to the cause of humanity, community acknowledges a debt of gratiand appreciation to Samuel Lipman for a well done. PAUL M. WIENER Honorary Chairman ��! MESSAGE EBQM THE CHAIRMAN In terminating the campaign of 1948-49, I look back upon the years spent in the administration of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon. After four years as Treasurer, the past year as Chairman and a board member since the organization's inception, I have had the honor and the privilege, as well as the heartfelt satisfaction of contributing, in part, to the formation and maintenance of the new Jewish State. Not only do I feel that I have contributed to the welfare of my brethren, but in doing this, I have seen the positive results of true values; I have gained a working knowledge of religion and altruism. The success of one's undertakings brings with it a joy and spirit unsurpassed. The Jewry of Muskegon can be proud of the role it played in the fulfillment of our dreams. However, we must be mindful of the fact that our task is, as yet not completed. It is not enough to support financially; we must also give of our time and effort. I hope and pray that those men and women who are capable of leadership will assume their responsibility and that the members of our community will co-operate to insure the success of future campaigns. I wish to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to my co-workers and to the community at large for their generous and unstinting time, money and effort. I'm sure all of us have benefitted spiritually and materially from participating in the worthiest cause in the history of mankind. SAMUEL LIPMAN, Chairman �UNITEiJ JEWISH CHARITIES Qli§!L ~CEIPTS AND DISBURS.EJIENTS FOR YEAR ENDED NOVE11BER 30. 1942 A.-..ount outstanding at the end of the 1947-48 nrive Amounts Pledged 194~49 Cash in Bank December 3, 1948 Checks on Hand December 3, 1948 $ 6,69.3.00 76 1 lf!:7.00 292.58 2.950.00 es2,sso.oo 3.242.58 ~86.122.58 Pledges Outstanding November 30, 1949 Cancellations 1947-48 11,969.50 2,575.00 Moneys Allocated 68,980.50 83,525.00 General Expenses Dinners, llusic, Printing, Stationery & Office Expense, Secretarial Services 1,131.05 Checks on Hand November JO, 1949 2,550.00 Less: Bank Overdraft November JO, 1949 1.083.47 1,466.53 886,122.58 �qNITED JE\7ISH CHARITI~ elJOCATIONS 1948-1949 Special Relief • • • • • • • • • • 82,155.50 .. . 45,000.00 •••• 18,000.00 •• • 500.00 •••••••••••• 1,000.00 Zionist Organization • • • • • • • 100.00 ... 250.00 • • • • 50.00 • • • • • 100.00 United Jewish Appeal •• • • Congregation B'nai Israel J.I.R. Hebrew Union College Hadassah Weitzmann Inst. or Science. American Jewish Cong. • • National Jewish Welfare American Fund for Palestine Jewish Telegraphic Agency Hies Hebrew Shelter ••• 50.00 • • • • 25.00 • • 100.00 Union or American Hebrew Cong. • • 200.00 Joint Defence Appeal • • • • • • • 1,400.00 Histadrut or Palestine. • • • • • 50.00 • • • • • �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES 1948-1CJ49 PLEDGES Ellen Aron • • • • • • • • • , • $ 36. 50 200. 00 Louis Aron • • • • • • • • • • • 200.00 Abe Ashendorf • • • • • • • • • • • 200.00 Jake Ashendorf • • • • • • • • • • • 500 .00 Max l shendorf • • • • • • • • • 500.00 Mrs. Sam Ashendorf ••••• )6. 50 flrs. Sam J.shendorf • • • • • • • • • JOO.DO Dr. Ralph A11gust • • • • • 50.00 Arthur Bell • • • • • • • • • • JOO.DO Harry H. Berman • • • • • • • • • • 400.00 Louis l.i. Berman • • • • • • • 300. 00 Ruben Berl'lan • • • • • • • • • • • • 50. 00 Horris Bernstein • • • • • • • • • • 35. 00 Marcus Bess • • • • • • • • • • • • 10.00 Sam Buckland • • • • • • • • • • • • 15.00 Sigmund Cahn • • • • • • • • 1.00 ~irs. S. Cahn • • • . • • • • • . . • 600. 00 Robert and Jerome Cherin. • • • 100.00 Bennie Cohen • • • • • • • • • • • • 300 . 00 Dr. Sol Cohen • • • • • • • • • • • J6.50 Elsa Darmstadter • • • • • • • • • • 300.00 Henry and Louis Darmstadter • • • • 75.00 Andrew Epstein • • • • • • • • • • • 36. 50 Blanche Fine • • • • • • • • • • Francis Fine and flrs. Schmookler •• 2,500.00 Harry, Jerome, Bernard, and Eugene Fisher • • • • • • • • 5,000.00 Mrs. Harry Fisher • • • • • • • • • 182.50 Jimmy Fisher (Gene) • • • • • • • • 36.50 Nancy Fisher (Bernard) • • • • • • • J6.50 Sally and Uarilyn Fisher • • • • • • 73.00 Mary Fogel • • • • • • • • • • • • • 36.50 William Fogel • • • • • • • . • 100. 00 Dr. M. L. Friedenberg • • • • • • • 500.00 Hyman Friedman • • • • • • • • • • • 100. 00 l �UNITED JEIISH CHARITIES 1948-1949 PJJSOOf,§ I "' laurice Golden. • • • • • llrs. II. Golden • • • • • • Gros8118!1 Department Store Gloria Grossman • • • • • Herman Grossman • • • • Louis Gros.an. • • • • • Louis Grossman. • • • • • Sadie Grossman. • • • • David and Oscar G\Xlelsky • Madeline Half • • • • • Hamilton Apartments • • Hughes & Hatcher. • • • • Meyer Jacobs. • • • • • • Mrs. Tillie Jacobs • • • • Saul Jacobson • • • • • Morris Kantor • • • • • • J. II. Xaut11a11 • • • • • • Lillian Kaufman • • • • Dr. llarie Keilin. • • • • Jean Klayt. • • • • • • Saa Kh7f • • • • • • • • Harold Qine. • • • • • • Sara nein • • • • • • • Edward Krause • • • • • Harriet Ann Lahr. • • • • Harry Lahr • • • • • • • Bose Lawson • • • • • • Sam Lawson • • • • • • Max Lebow • • • • • • • • ~hie Lebow • • • • • • • Maxwell Lenhoff • • • • • Jess Levin • • • • • • • • lorris Levine • • • • • • Reuben Le~ • • • • • • • H)'UJl LiJ)IIBD. • • • • • • . • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . •• •• .• . • • • • • • • . . • . •. • • . . . . f· . . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . . •• . . .• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • 500.00 .36.50 1,000.00 .36.50 750.00 750.00 15.00 1,000.00 250.00 25.00 1,000.00 100.00 J5.00 5.00 . •• 200.00 • 10.00 25.00 • 10,000.00 100.00 • 25.00 • 5.00 • 405.00 • 75.00 • 250.00 • 100.00 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 35.00 36.50 50.00 750.00 36.50 50.00 10.00 50.00 25.00 2,500.00 �UNITED JEVTISH CHARITIE§ 1948-1949 PLEDGES Ellen lu'nn Lipman • • • • • • • • • $ 100.00 50.00 Jack Lipman • • • • • . • • 3,790.00 Samuel Lipman • • • • • • • • • 50.00 Benjamin tlarcus • • • • • • • • • • 25.00 Herman Mendelsohn • • • • • • 200.00 James Uetz • • • • • • • • • • 100.00 Oscar Neuman • • • • • • • • • • • Ted Neumer • • • • • • • • • • • • 1,000.00 25.00 Bertha and Sylvia Paul • • • • 50.00 Betty Price • • • • • • • • • 20.00 James Price • • • • • • • • • • • • Sam Price Family • • • • • • • • • 1,500.00 10.00 Dr. Robert Risk. • •••••• 100.00 Israel Roden • • • • • • • •• 350.00 Mr. and Brs. Fred Rodoff • • • • • 46.50 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rodoff ••• 750.00 Lyle Rogers • • • • • • • • • • • • 36.50 Mrs. Lyle Rogers • • • • • • • • • 100.00 Leo Rose • • • • • • • • • • • • • 50.00 Douglas Rosen • • • • • • • • • • • Harold Rosen • • • • • • • • • • • 750.00 100.00 Mrs. Harold Rosen • • • • • • • • • Jeffrey Rosen • • • • • • • • • • • 36.50 2,000.00 Leo Rosen • • • • • • • • • • • . • ttrs. Leo Rosen • • • • • • • 125.00 li1ax Rosenberg • • • • • • • • • • • 200.00 Mrs. Max Rosenberg • • • • • • • , 36.50 Robert and Rose Rosenberg • • • • • 200.00 Barilyn Rosenberg • • • • • • • • • 25.00 Suzanne Rosenberg • • • • • • • 25.00 Chas. Rubinsky • • • • • • • • • • 100.00 Mr. and tirs. S. I. Rosenberg • • • 125.00 Louis s. Rubinsky • • • • • • • • • 50.00 Max Schubb • • • • • • • • • • • • 100.00 E- �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES 1948-1949 PLEDGES , Leah Schumacher • • • • • • • • • • $ 25.00 Harold Schumacher • • • • • • • • • 36.50 Max Schumacher • • • • • • • • • • 200.00 Sam Schumacher • • • • • • • • 5.00 t~rs. A. Schmookler • • • • • • • • 36.50 100.00 Sam Seigel • • • • • • • • • • • • Harold Silverman • ~ ••• 750.00 Vollie L. Silverman • • • • • • • • 36.50 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Simon • • • • • • 150.00 Sarah Simon. • •••••••• 36.50 FA Simcoe • • • • • • • • • • • • • 50.00 Jacob Singer • • • • • • • • • • • 25.00 E. Ii. Smith • • • • • • • • • • • • 1,000.00 Chas. Smith • • • • • • 1,000.00 Lillian Smith. • ••••• 36.50 Harry Spiwak • • • • • • • • • • • 20.00 Frances Steindler • • • • • • • • • 73.00 Jack Steindler (Irene) • • • • • • 100.00 Milton Steindler • • • • 700.00 Jos. S. Strifling. • • • • •• 3,500.00 J. S. Strifling. • • • • • • • 35.00 Syd F. Strifling • • • • • • • • • 146.00 Dr. M. Teles • • • • • • • • • • • 125.00 Rabbi and P!rs. Umen • • • • • • • • 125.00 Josiah Wiener • • • • • • • • • • • 2,000.00 Paul Wiener • • • • • • • • • • • • 20,000.00 Mrs. Paul Wiener • • • • • • • • • 200.00 ?.!rs. J. Wiener • • • • • • • • • • 36.50 Myrtle Tinterman • • • • • • • • • 25.00 ~76,187,00 �Cancellations of Pledges for 1947-48-49 $2,575.00 00 0000 00 Pledges of 1947-48-49 still to be paid $11,969.50 0 000 0 �November 30, 1949 Nr. Samuel r.ipman, Chairman United Jewish Charities Muskegon, Michigan Dear Mr. Lipman: Pursuant to your request, I have audited the books and records or the United Jewish Charities of Muskegon, Michigan for the year ended November JO, 1949, and submit, here~ith, my report on my findings. Included with this report are statement of receipts end disbursements, schedules of pledges for 1948-49, unpaid pledges as at November JO, 1949 and other details. The cesr on hand was checked and the bank account reconciled with a statement from the depository end found to be correct. Some pledges for 1947-48 which were not considered collectible were charged off. This report is submitted to you and your organization with my compliments, and I trust it will prove satisfactory to you. Yours very truly, WALTER A. DIXON fublic Accountant C.T.C. Our sincere thanks to Mr. Walter A. Dixon is hereby gratefully acknowledged. J �TENTH ANNUAL REPORT , UNITED JEWlSH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 1949-1950 HARRY A. FISHER Chairman �OUR COVER PICTURE THE A\CIE:-..T PROVERBS said. "fo time.< of need..t m.m u ill be 101111d to h1 1h; dted". Sn it wa, in late 1949 when tht l'nited Jcw1Sh Chan tie, of Greater M usk<:gon was in sore need of an aizgressi"e chairman who could carrr the burden of persuading a wmmuniti· that there was a continu• in,: Job to do - .1 continuing burd,n to shoulder. Tu fill this need, a man who had ah· ays been of a,sistance to other leaders with both his means and his time. rose to the chall cni:e. In the face of a recession in hu,in•:ss condi. tion,. he was able to send a record number of doll.us to the C1111<d /ttn h A/>p,.,I. thus continuing the history of ad. \'anccment for wh1Ch .Muskt!(on can b, 1ustlr proud. \\'F SAU TE Harry Fisher who as Chairman, undertook and 'UCCt'sfulh· completed .1 trtmendous t.1sk in the face of sc:rious economic hindr,rnces. �! MESSAGE FROM THE HONORARY CHAIRMAN It is a source of pride to the Jewish Community of Greater Muskegon that, in spite of our own local institutional needs, a nearly record amount of money was sent for overseas relief during this past fiscal year. In this crucial period that the infant State of Israel is facing, Greater Muskegon has exhibited a consciousness of its duty to our brethren in Israel which will be remembered long after the struggle for the survival of Israel is over. Muskegon Jewry has an enviable per capita record of its generous giving, equal to, or better than any Community in the United States. Our Community acknowledges a debt of gratitude to Harry A. Fisher for his generosity and leadership du.ring the critical fiscal year of 1949-50. PAUL M. 'JIENER, Honorary Chairman �!. MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN In concluding the United Jewish Charities Campaign for the year 1949-1950, I cannot but help offer thanks to the Jewish Community of Greater Muskegon for its magnificent response to the greatest cause in the history of the Jewish people. From a personal standpoint I feel grateful for the opportunity of having been chairman of the Muskegon U. J.C. for 1949-1950, because through my work I have gained a more intimate knowledge of the tremendous good that the more than 90% of our local campaign funds sent overseas has done in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Israel. This has provided an enrichment of my life that nothing else I could have undertaken would have accomplished. Is the job done? Emphatically no l Today, we stand at the crossroads--for without our support during this stage in Israel's history, it cannot successfully become what can be the greatest example of democracy outside our own shores. It is up to each of us, my friends, to continue to shoulder the burden of our Israeli brethren .and to make additional sacrifices so that their future, and in a sense our future, shall be secure. I could not in good conscience transfer the reins of my office without publicly thanking my Fellow Officers, Board Members, and particularly the Muskegon Chapter of Hadassah for their untiring efforts which assured the success of our campaign. HARRY A. FISHER, Chairman �UNITED JETTISH CHARITIES STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS & DISBURSEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER JO, 1950 Cash on Hand December 1, 1949 Less Bank Overdraft December 1, 1949 RECEIPTS 1948-1949 Pledges 1949-1950 Pledges Misc . Income $ 2,550.00 1,083.47 1,466.53 3,350.00 68,642.50 2.02 71.994.52 $ Less Disbursements Allocations to Charity Dinners, Flowers & Music Printing, Stationery, & Office Expense Secretary Salary Traveling Expense Adding Machine Legal Fees Cash on Hand & In Bank November JO, 1950 73,461.05 $69,422.61 369.78 254.52 250.00 38.00 109.80 132.50 70,577.21 i 2,883.84 �UNITED JETTISH CHARITIES ALLOCATIONS 1949-1950 To Israel United Jewish Appeal Haddasah Ueizmann Institute Hebrew University Haifa Technical $62,400.00 2,000.00 250.00 250.00 100.00 $ Other Jewish Int. Religion & Hebrew Union College Day Care Center American Jewish Congress Joint Defense Appeal National Jewish 11elfare Board American Fund for Israel Inst. Bnai Brith Nat 11 Youth Service Brandeic University Hillel Foundation Council of Jewish Fdtns. & l1elfare Bellefair Special Relief 65,000.00 $ 700.00 25.00 100.00 700.00 .300.00 50.00 50.00 200.00 200.00 197.50 50.00 1,850.ll 4,422.61 $69,422.61 �UNITED JEITT:SH CHARITIES 19~2-1950 PLEDGES Pledge Paid Louis Aron. . 75·.00 75.00 • Ellen Aron. • • 36.50 36.50 .. . Un2aig . .. Tony Aron • • • . . • Abe Ashendorf • • Mrs. Ida Ashendorf • • Isadore Ashendorf • • Jacob Ashendorf • • 100.00 100.00 400.00 400.00 573.00 573.00 25.00 25.00 200.00 200.00 Max Ashendorf 500.00 500.00 .. • • August. . .. . • 1,000.00 1,000.00 36.50 .36.50 .36.50 36.50 .36.50 36.50 200.00 100.00 .36.50 .36.50 100.00 100.00 :1rn. Bercovitch • • • • 5.00 Ruben & Harry H. Berman 400.00 5.00 Dr. R. v. Lois August . Sandra August Irwin August • • • . . ..• .. • • • .. Stanley Baru. • • The Baru Children • • Arthur Bell . ... Gene Berman . ... . . . Louis J. Berman • • • Louis M. Berman . • Marcus Bess • • . . .. . Earl Brace • • • • • David Brace . • Sam Buckland •• • • . .. . l 100.00 400.00 .36.50 .36.50 25.00 25.00 200.00 200.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 l -0- •-: l.. 25.00 �David Buckland . • • • Sigmund Cahn . • Meyer Caplon • • J 4 .00 4 .00 25 . 00 25 . 00 Rob t . & Jerome Cherin 500. 00 500 . 00 36 . 50 36. 50 25 . 00 25 .00 10 . 00 10 . 00 200 . 00 200. 00 Sarah Cherin . Ellis Chevlin. Jack Chevlin . Dr. Sol Cohan ..• . • . . • ...• .... Ben Cohen 25 . 00 50 .00 50 .00 5. 00 5. 00 Wm. Drucker 10 . 00 10 .00 Andrew Epstein . • • • 50 .00 Harry Field • • 10. 00 • • Fr ancis Fine & Mrs. Schmookler . • • • 2, 000 .00 The Fine Children • • 36. 50 50. 00 • • • • • . . Harry A. Fisher • • • 5, 000 . 00 Jerome J . Fisher . • • 1 , 250 . 00 Bernard Fisher • • • • 1 , 250 .00 l -0- • • • • • • H & L Darmstadter • Julius Donn. • . .... i Paid -0- ... ... 1 l Pledge 15 . 00 ..• • Mrs . H. Fisher . . . • Herbert Fisher . . . . Eugene Fisher Marilyn Fisher . ..• .• .. .• Sally Ann Fisher . Wm . Fisher • 10 . 00 2, 000 .00 36. 50 5, 000.00 1,250 .00 1 , 250. 00 500 . 00 500. 00 500 . 00 500 .00 50 .00 50 .00 5. 00 5 .00 5 . 00 5. 00 100 . 00 100. 00 Un2aid 15 . 00 25. 00 �.. Tim. Fogel . • Seymour Fogel . • • • Hyman Friedman. • • M& H Friend • • • • . Sue Friend • • • Phillip Granik . .• Pledge 50 . 00 Paid 50 .00 13 .00 13 . 00 25 . 00 25 . 00 250 .00 250 . 00 36. 50 36. 50 • • 100.00 Grossman Family . • • Mrs . Louis Grossman . 1,500 .00 1, 500.00 . 36. 50 36. 50 209 . 50 209 . 50 Mrs. Isaac Grossman. 1,000. 00 1,000 . 00 David Gudelsky. • • • Mrs . David Gudelsky . Ileane Gudelsky . • • Oscar Gudelsky • • • 500 .00 150 .00 100 .00 50 .00 100 .00 -0- 100 .00 100. 00 Homer Hayden ' s 200 .00 200 . 00 40 .00 40 .00 25. 00 25.00 Saul Jacobsen . • • 200 .00 Morris Kantor . 100 .00 • • J . K. Kaufman & Assoc. 10,000 . 00 200 .00 Rosalind Grossman . Meyer Jacobs ... • . • • Mrs . Tillie Jacobs • . . Lillian Kaufman . • • G. & R. Kaufman • • • .. Sam Klayf . • • • Jean Klay.f • • • Mrs . Sarah Klein • Harold Kline • • . .. . . --0- 100 . 00 10, 000.00 1, 000 .00 1, 000 . 00 1, 300.00 1,300.00 400. 00 400 .00 5. 00 5 . 00 250 .00 250 .00 100 . 00 100. 00 UnQaid 100. 00 350. 00 50 .00 �Edward Krause • .. • Pledge 10 .00 100. 00 Harry Lahr • • • 25 . 00 10 . 00 • • • Mrs. Max Lebow. • • • Allan Lebow • • • • Max Lenhoff • • • • 10 .00 10. 00 36. 50 36. 50 15 . 00 15 . 00 50 .00 50 .00 Herbert Kline . ... ..• .. Sam La\1son Paid 10 . 00 100 .00 Michael Leventhal • • Morris Levine . • • 5. 00 5 .00 50. 00 50. 00 Reuben Levy • • 25 .00 25 .00 • • • • Jack Lipman •• • Ellen Lipman. • • 2, 500 . 00 2, 500 .00 50. 00 50 . 00 36. 50 36. 50 Sam Lipman 3 , 000.00 3 , 000 .00 Lutsker 10 . 00 10 .00 Benjamin Marcus . • • Her man Mendelson • • 35 . 00 35 .00 25 . 00 25 .00 150 .00 150 . 00 10. 00 10 . 00 • • • • • 1, 000 . 00 1 , 000. 00 . • . • Hyman Lipman Mr. & Mrs. James Metz .. .. . .. . • s. ..• • • Dr., Sidney Michelman Ted Neumer Mrs. Bertha Paul .• 25 . 00 25. 00 2, 100. 00 100. 00 • 50 .00 50. 00 • 100 . 00 • 10 . 00 10. 00 • • 150 . 00 150. 00 • • Sam Price • • • • Betty Price • Jack Rappaport • • Bar ney Roberts • • ... Fred Rodoff . .• Un2aid --0- 15 . 00 2,000 . 00 100. 00 �Pledge 36. 50 18. 00 Paid 36. 50 18. 00 500 .00 500 .00 36. 50 36. 50 50 .00 50.00 75. 00 75 . 00 50.00 50.00 2, 250 .00 2,250.00 2 , 200 . 00 2, 200.00 161. 50 161. 50 5. 00 5.00 5 .00 5 . 00 600. 00 600.00 Robert Rosenberg . • • Seymour Rosenberg • • Louis Ru0insky • • Max Schubb • • • 100. 00 100. 00 100 . 00 100.00 50.00 50 . 00 75 . 00 75 .00 Sam Siegel 100.00 50 . 00 250. 00 250 . 00 36. 50 100 . 00 36 . 50 100 . 00 50.00 100.00 50 . 00 100 . 00 36. 50 36. 50 • • • • 25 . 00 25 . 00 • • • Mrs. Sam Singer. • • 100 .00 100 .00 25 ,.00 25 . 00 .. . .Mildred Rodoff . Daniel Roetter • • • Rogers & Lebow • The Rogers Children . .. Leo Rose • • • • • • Douglas Rosen . ... . Rhoda Rosen . • • • Harold Rosen • • • • Leo Rosen • • • • Mrs. Leo Rosen • Karin Rosen . • • • Kurt Rosen • • • • . .. . . Max Rosenberg . . • . . . • • Harold Silverman . ... .. Mrs. H. Silverman . • Sol Silverman . • • • Ed Simcoe • • • • Joe Simon • • • • Sarah Simon • • . Jacob Singer Sam Singer .. . . .. .. Un12aid 50 . 00 �The Singer Children . Eli & Chas . Smith. • Mrs. Eli Smith • • • Jack Steindler • • • Milton Steindler • • Mrs. Milton Steindler & Children • • • • Herbert Steinman • • 11m. Stern • • • • • • Pledge 10. 00 • 2, 000 .00 .36. 50 100 . 00 500.00 .36. 50 100.00 500 .00 125 . 00 5.00 500 .00 -0- 2,100 . 00 125 .00 161. 50 1, 050.00 15,000. 00 ... 10. 00 10.00 Confirmation Class. 9.00 9 . 00 Melvin Van Durem s.oo 5. 00 B1nai Israel Sunday School • Perry Bacon. • ... 5. 00 Dr. Marie Keilin•• 15,00 ~ 71, 977. 50 500.00 182.50 15,000 .00 Paul TTiener • • • • UnEaid 2,000 .00 125 . 00 5 .00 182. 50 Mrs. Jos. Strifling. Jos. Strifling • • • 2,100 .00 125 . 00 Dr. Morris Teles • • 161. 50 Rabbi & Mrs . Umen • • 1, 050.00 Josiah & Mrs. 17iener ,. Paid 10 .00 -0- 5 .00 15 .00 68,642.50 3 , 335.00 �December 4, 1950 Mr. Harry A. Fisher, Chairman United Jewish Charities Muskegon, Michigan. Dear Mr. Fisher: Pursuant to your request, I have books and records of the United Jewish Muskegon, Michigan, for the year ended 1950, and submit, herewith my report on audited the Charities of November 30, my findings. Included in this report are statement of receipts and disbursements, schedule of pledges for year 1949-1950, showing unpaid balances and other supporting schedules. The cash on hand was checked and the bank account reconciled with a statement from the depository. In my opinion, according to the accepted principles of accounting the attached statements and schedules truly reflect your operations for the year ended November JO, 1950. Thanking you for this opportunity to serve you I am, Respectfully yours, WALTER A. DIXON Certified Public Accountant �OFFICERS HARRY A. FISH ER . Chairman HAROLD ROSEN . Vice-Chairman MRS. JOSEPH S. STRIPLING Vice-Chairman JOSIAH WIENER Treas11rer ROSE LAWSON Secretary HONORARY CHAIRMAN Paul M. Wiener TRUSTEES Dr. Ralph V . August Harry S. Berman Francis N. Fine Herman Grossman J. Kelly Kaufman Samuel G . Klayf Samuel Lipman Ted Neumer Samuel Price Fred L. Rodoff Lyle H. Rogers Leo S. Rosen Joseph S. Strifling �~NNUAL ~EPORT UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON 1952-1953 HERMAN GROSSMAN Chairman �MESSAGE FROM TH E HONORARY CHAIRMAN We are deeply grateful to Mr. Herman Grossman for his assuming the chairmanship of the United Jewish Charities during the past year. His was a leadership that was forthright and dynamic. With Herman in the chair, there never was a dull moment at meetings. His deep- rooted interest in the cause which he championed was expressed not only in his hard-hitting words, but in his traveling many hundreds of miles to regional U.J.A. conferences where he drew inspiration to carry on in the community. For his devotion and self-sacrifice, we extend to Herman Grossman our most heartfelt thanks. PAUL M. W IENER, Honorary Chairman. �MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN As the 1952-1953 year in the United Jewish Charities program closes, I give thanks and gratitude on behalf of the officers and trustees to a splendid community which continues to take its place among the Jewish communities of Michigan. I say splendid because our community, through its local efforts, hos manifested its desire to help bring to fruition man's instinct and determination to be free, on event we witnessed in Israel. I say splendid because our community, through its local efforts, has asserted its faith that there is a force for freedom and for good in Israel. I say splendid because our community, through its local efforts, has declared that the experiment seen in the rebirth of the world's youngest democracy shall not fai l. I say splendid beca use our community, through its local efforts, has affirmed the strength of the Israeli soul which boasts a vast ly greater power than any material consideration, a power which has settled for nothing less than freedom, a power so great that it surpasses the vio lence of the sun itself. I say sp lendid, too, because I know that you will not re lax your efforts to help my successor. This work for the United Jewish Charities is a life-giving work for the entire community. I believe we can, I believe we must, mold and recreate the spiritual and moral leadershi p which has always uni ted our peoples. I say splendid, again, for from this power to unite has come the rare gift of providing so much more for such a greater cause. Continue to encourage this young man who has just gone into business for himself. And for your generosity, and for your overflowing hearts, God bless you. HERMAN GROSSMAN Chairman �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Statement of Receipts and Disbursements For Yea r Ended November 3 0 , 19 53 Cash on Hand December 22, 1952 Bank Deficit December 22, 1952 $10,400.00 7,200.73 $ 3,199.27 RECEIPTS: Pledges Pledges - 1952-53 previous years $33,225.25 1,950.00 35,175.25 $38,424.52 LESS DISBURSEMENTS: Allocations to Charities Dinners and Banquets . Office Expense . Petty Cash, Transit Fund Misc. Expense, bank chg. $34,555.00 875.87 136.84 250.00 .30 35,818.01 2,606.51 Undeposited Checks, November 30, 1953 Cash in Bank, November 30, 1953 2,510.00 $ 96.51 �UN I TED JEWISH CHARITIES Allocations 1952-53 TO ISRAEL: United Jewish Appeal Hadassah American Fund for Israel Institutions Weizman Institute . Hebrew University Haifa Technological College Federated Council of Israel Institutions $27,500.00 2,000.00 100.00 300.00 300.00 150.00 100.00 $30,450.00 OTHER: American Association for Jewish Education Union of American Hebrew Congregations B'nai Brith National Youth Service Brandeis University Dropsie College Jewish Welfare Board Bellefaire Jewish Telegraphic Agency Hias Joint Defense Appeal Jewish Theological Seminary of N.Y. Hebrew Theological College Leo Levi Hospital . Jewish Consumptive Relief Hospital Nationa l Jewish Chi ldren's Home Histadruth lrvith Bitzaron . National Jewish Hospital of Denver Special Relief, Muskegon area $ 25.00 700.00 150.00 200.00 100.00 125.00 200.00 50.00 25.00 l 00.00 100.00 100.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 1,9B0.00 4, l 05.00 $34,555.00 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended N ovember 30 , 19 53 MILK FUND PLEDGED Louis Aron ....... Mrs. Louis Aron.. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Aron .... Sylvia Aron ...... Abe Ashendorf.. Isadore Ashendorf .... Jacob Ashendorf Max Ashendorf.. Mrs. Ida Ashendorf .... Dr. Ralph August Grace Atkinson.. Ira Ba nk ............ Arthur E. Bel I .... Harry and Gene Berman ........ Louis M. Berman L. J. Berman .... Reuben Berman .. Herman Braverman .... N athan Broutman ...... Mrs. Nathan Broutman ...... Art Billings ...... Marcus Bell ...... Sigmund Cahn __ Dr. Seymour H. Cane ........ Jack Chevlin .... Robert Cherin ____ David and Beth Cheri n .......... Dr. Sol Cohan .. Jean Danigelis .. H. H. Chambers.. Louis Darmstadter .. Rose and Henry Darmstadter .. Mrs. Ju lius Dunn Father Dark ______ Paul and Margaret Elliott ............ $ PAID $ BALANCE 100.00 50.00 -0-0- 500.00 200.00 100.00 500.00 -0-0-0- 30.00 220.00 250.00 30.00 220.00 250.00 -0-0-0- 250.00 300.00 10.00 1.00 150.00 -0-0-0-0- 0- 100.00 450.00 50.00 100.00 100.00 450.00 50.00 100.00 -0-0-0-0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 - 0-0- 0-0- 50.00 10.00 250.00 50.00 10.00 250.00 -0-0- 0- 10.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 -0- 0-0-0- 100.00 $ 50.00 200.00 100.00 200.00 300.00 50.00 10.00 1.00 125.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 -0- 150.00 10.00 50.00 150.00 10.00 50.00 - 0-0-0- 15.00 15.00 -0- I j �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1953 PLEDGED Andy Epstein ___ _ Mike Erris ······Harry Field Nancy and Kenneth Fisher ····-···· Maurice and Harrison Friend ...... . Warner Galombeck .... Mike Goldberg __ Maurice Golden Mrs. Sadye Golden ..... Dr. Arthur Greenberg Herman Grossman, Sam Klayf and Louis Grossman ...... Louis Grossman .. Mike Grossman .. David Gudelsky Meyer Jacobs .... Ray Jasicki ····-· Saul Jacobson .. Morris and Frances Kantor .......... J. K. Kaufman Asso. and Family ......... . Lillian Kaufman __ Dr. Marie Keilin Jean Klayf ..... . Sam Klayf Harold Kline .... Harriett Kline .. Mrs. E. Klein .... Edward Krause.. Sam Lawson ... . Morris Levine .... Max Lenhoff --·· Michael Leventhal ..... . Jess Levin MILK FUND 60.00 25.00 20.00 36.50 PAID - 0- 0-0- 36.50 -0- 100.00 100.00 10.00 50.00 200.00 10.00 50.00 36.50 l 00.00 2,500.00 75.00 .25 200.00 60.00 2.00 250.00 100.00 2,400.00 100.00 25.00 10.00 100.00 100.00 10.00 36.50 200.00 150.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 36.50 10.00 BALANCE 60.00 25.00 20.00 - 0- 0-020J.OO 36.50 100.00 -0- 2,500.00 75.00 .25 -0- - 0- 60.00 2.00 250.00 -0200.00 -0-0-0- 100.00 -0- 2,400.00 100.00 25.00 20.00 l 00.00 100.00 36.50 200.00 150.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 -0- 0-0- 0- 0- 0-0-0-0- 36.50 10.00 -0-0- -0- 0- -0- �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1953 PLEDGED Hyman Lipman .. Jack Lipman ---Samuel Lipman.. Bee Lipman ...... Sylvia Levey -··Reuben Levy .... Benjamin Marcus Ruth Marcus ---Herman Mendelson .... J. W. Metz ....... Ted Neumer ...... Jessie Neumer .. Betty Price ........ Harold Page .... Mr. and Mrs. Sam Price ---· Mrs. Leah Richell Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rodoff .. Raleigh Rodoff .. Leo and Elizabeth Rose Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rosen Jeff and Barbara Rosen Harold Rosen .. Leo Rosen ........ Mrs. Leo Rosen .. Mr. and Mrs. Max Rosenberg Mrs. Max Rosenberg Seymour Rosenberg Robert Rosenberg Florence Rubin sky -----Chas. Rubinsky .. Louis Rubinsky .. Maxwell Ross .. Rabbi Ruderman Jacob Schreiber Dobby and Jerry Schreiber ...... MILK FUND PAID BALANCE 1,000.00 50.00 1,250.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 100.00 36.50 - 0-0-0-0-0-0- 0--0- 10.00 40.00 100.00 300.00 50.00 36.50 10.00 -0-0-0-0-0-0- 500.00 10.00 500.00 10.00 -0-0- 150.00 36.50 -0-0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 50.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 100.00 -0-0-0-0- 150.00 -0- 36.50 -0- 100.00 100.00 -0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 25.00 l 00.00 25.00 25.00 200.00 200.00 50.00 -025.00 25.00 -0-0-0- 10.00 10.00 -0- 1,000.00 50.00 1,250.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 100.00 36.50 40.00 100.00 300.00 50.00 36.50 150.00 36.50 50.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 100,00 150.00 36.50 75.00 50.00 50.00 200.00 200.00 50.00 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1953 PLEDGED Mox Schubb ...... Mox and Leah Schumacher .. Leah Schumacher Sam Schumacher Mrs. Smookler and F. Fine .... Som Siegel ...... Sol Silverman .. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Simon .... Eli Smith .......... Frances Steindler Jock Steindler .. Milton Steindler Mr. and Mrs. Joe $trifling .. Syd $trifling ...... Frederick Stein .. Mike Stein ....... . Esther Stein ...... Joseph Singer .. Bill Stern ........ Morris Teles ..... Melvin Von Duren .... Josiah Wiener .. Joel Wiener .... Mrs. Josiah Wiener ....... Poul Wiener ... . Mrs. Poul Wiener T. M. Whitman .. MILK FUND 100.00 PAID BALANCE 100.00 -0- 25.00 100.00 36.50 25.00 - 0-0-0- 700.00 125.00 100.00 700.00 125.00 100.00 -0- 100.00 1,000.00 100.00 1,000.00 125.00 125.00 375.00 -0-0-0-0-0- 750.00 365.00 250.00 5.00 50.00 50.00 125.00 -0-0-0-0-0-0100.00 -0- 15.00 1,000.00 25.00 -0-0- 50.00 10,000.00 200.00 25.00 -0-0-0-0- 100.00 36.50 125.00 125.00 375.00 750.00 365.00 250.00 5.00 50.00 50.00 100.00 125.00 15.00 1,000.00 25.00 50.00 10,000.00 200.00 25.00 $31,943.25 $ 1,868.50 $33,225.25 Previous years unpaid balances: Som Price Family ................................................................ Bill Stern ............................................................................ -0- -0- -0- $ 586.50 1,800.00 150.00 $ 2,536.50 �December 9, 1953 United Jewish Charities, Muskegon, Michigan. Gentlemen: Pursuant to your request, I hove audited the books and records of the UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES of Muskegon, Michigan, for the year ended November 30, 1952 and November 30, 1953, and submit, herewith, my report on my findings. The records were accurately kept and were in balance for both years under audit. Included in this report are the following, Statements of Receipts and Disbursements. Statements of Charitable Allocations. Schedules of pledges, for charity and milk fund. Balance sheet as at November 30, 1953. Cash on hand is shown in detail and the bank account was reconciled with a statement from the depository. In my opinion, according to the accepted principles of accounting, the attached statements and schedules truly reflect your operations for the two preceding fiscal years and your financial condition as at November 30, 1953. Thanking you for this opportunity to again serve you, I om, Respectfully yours, WALTER A. DIXON. Certified Pub lie Accou ntont. �ROSTER OF PREVIOUS CHAIRMEN OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUS KEGON PAUL M. WIENER 1941-1942 PAUL M. WIENER 1942-1943 PAUL M. WIENER 1943-1944 PAUL M. WIENER 1944-1945 PAUL M. WIENER 1945-1946 J. KELLY KAUFMAN 1946-1947 HARRY S. BERMAN 1947-1948 SAMUEL LIPMAN 1948-1949 HARRY A. FISHER 1949- 1950 FRANCIS N. FINE 1950-1951 PAUL M. WIENER 1951-1952 �OFFICERS Hci<MAN GROSSMAN Chairman HAROLD ROSEN Vice-Chairman SAMUEL LIPMAN Vice-Chairman LEO S. ROSEN Treasurer ROSE LAWSON Secretary MRS. JOSEPH STRIFLING Milk Fund Chairman MRS. FRED RODOFF . ( Collections up to $500.00, Hadassah) MR. DOUGLAS ROSEN B'nai Brith Representative MR. SEYMOUR ROSENBERG Legal Advisor MR. PAUL M. WIENER Honorary Chairman HONORARY CHAIRMAN PAUL M. WIENER TRUSTEES Abe Ashendorf Edward Krause Dr. Ralph August Max LeBow Harry H. Berman Fred Rodoff Louis M. Berman Eli Smith Bernard Fisher Milton Steindler Louis Grossman Joseph Strifling J. K. Kaufman Dr. Morris Teles .,, Klayf Josiah Wiener �~NNUAL 'llfiPORT UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON 19 54- 1955 TED NEUMER Chairman �c-ANNUAL ~PORT UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON c-ANNUAL 7(EPORT UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSK IE GON 1955-1956 1956-1957 JOSEPH S. STRIFLING Chairman FREDERICK STEIN Chairman �~NNUAL ~PORT UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON 1954-1 955 TED NEUMER Chairman �This program is dedicated in memory of Paul j\f. W'iener ot1r Honorary Chairman and Fo11nder of United f e1cish Charities of Greater j\,fuskego11. Paul's great leadership and generosity will alU'ays be remembered. �MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN As we approach another campaign in behalf of the United Jewish Charities of Greater Muskegon, I would like to express my thanks to all who have contributed during the past year, and to the members of the Board who have given unselfishly of their substance and their efforts. We have found happiness in the realization that we are our brothers' keepers. Our brothers in many parts of the world are facing serious crises. They need our help desperately. It is only through our organized U.J.C. that we are enabled to unite with Jews everywhere in extending a helping hand. Israel, faced with isolation, surrounded by hostile states, craves our assurance that she has not been abandoned. By our gifts to U.J.C. we are giving Israel our support which will enable her to weather the present crisis as she has weathered other crises in the past. let us continue to give, work, and sacrifice, for "God loveth a willing giver." Ted Neumer Chairman �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Statement of Receipts and Disbursements For Year Ended November 30, 1955 Cash in Bank Nov. 30, 1954 Undeposited Checks Nov. 30, 1954 $ 1,288.00 3,261.50 $ 4,549.50 RECEIPTS: Pledges Pledges - 1954-55 previous years $27,437.50 250.00 27,687.50 $32,237.00 LESS DISBURSEMENTS: Allocations to Charities Dinners and Banquets Advance on 1955-56 dinner Secretarial Expense O ther Office Expense Transit Fund Petty Cash $27,380.00 349.64 300.00 250.00 110.20 125.00 28,514.84 3,7 22.16 Undeposited Checks Nov. 30, 19 55 Cash in Bank Nov. 30, 1955 1,700.00 $ 2,022.16 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Allocations 1954-1955 TO ISRAEL: United Jewish Appeal Hadassah American Fund for Israel Institutions Weizman Institute . Hebrew University Haifa Technological College Federated Council of Israel Institutions $21,000.00 1,300.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 100.00 100.00 $22,900.00 OTHER: American Association for Jewish Education Union of American Hebrew Congregations B'nai Brith National Youth Service Brandeis University Dropsie College Jewish Welfare Board Bellefaire Jewish Telegraphic Agency . Joint Defense Appeal Jewish Theological Seminary of N.Y. Hebrew Theological College Jewish Consumptive Relief Hospital National Jewish Children's Home Histadruth lvrith Bitzaron National Jewish Hospital of Denver Hillel Yeshiva College American Jewish Congress United Hias Service . . . Synagogue Council of America The Zionist Council . . . . . Albert Einstein College of Medicine Jewish Publications Society of America Specia I Relief $ 25.00 700.00 100.00 300.00 100.00 125.00 50.00 50.00 200.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 25.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 25.00 100.00 25.00 1705.00 $ 4,480.00 $27,380.00 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1955 PLEDGED Abe Ashendorf .. Mrs. Abe Ashendorf Gilbert & Becky Ashendorf Mrs. Ida Ashendorf Isadore Ashendorf Jacob Ashendorf Max Ashendorf.. Dr. Ralph August Mrs. Reva Bank .. Stanley Boru ...... Arthur E. Bell ____ Harry Berman -· Louis J. Berman .. Louis M. Berman Reuben Berman.. Herman Braverman .... Nathan Broutman ...... Sigmund Cahn __ Robert Cherin .... Jack Chevlin .... Henry Darmstadter Louis Darmstadter .. 200.00 Andrew Epstein .. Harry Fisher ...... Hyman Friedman BALANCE -0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 5.00 5.00 -0- 50.00 250.00 -0- 30.00 240.00 250.00 300.00 50.00 100.00 25.00 50.00 250.00 25.00 -0-0-0-0-0l 00.00 -0-0-0-0-0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 25.00 20.00 200.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 200.00 25.00 -0-0-0-0- 180.00 180.00 -0- 50.00 l 0.00 5.00 50.00 -0-0-0-0- 20.00 1,125.00 l 0.00 20.00 l, l 25.00 -0-0-0- l 0.00 10.00 -0- 50.00 10.00 5.00 50.00 Mrs. Andrew Epstein .......... Harry Field ........ PAID $ 550.00 30.00 240.00 250.00 300.00 50.00 l 00.00 100.00 25.00 50.00 250.00 25.00 Lois Darmstadter William Druker . MILK FUND $ 550.00 l 0.00 I �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended N ovember 30, 1955 PLEDGED Maurice and Harrison Friend Harry Greenberg Dr. Arthur Greenberg Herman, Louis Gro~sman and Sam Klayf _ Herman Grossman . Laurie & Jeffey Grossman . Saul Jacobson Morris Kantor J. K. Kaufman Lillian Kaufman . Dr. Marie Keilin Sam Klayf Mrs. Sara Klein . Hurley longer! Sam Lawson Sophie Lebow Max Lenhoff .... Harvey Leventhal ..... Michael & Elsie Leventhal Maurice & Sylvia Levey .. Jess Levin __ Hyman Lipman . Jack Lipman Samuel Lipman .. Charles Locke Benjamin Marcus James Metz ...... Ted Neumer Jessie Neumer .. Harold Page __ _ MILK FUND BALANCE PAID l 00.00 10.00 100.00 10.00 -0- 137.50 137.50 -0- 1,500.00 1,500.00 -0- 100.00 100.00 -0- 109.50 -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- 50.00 109.50 300.00 100.00 2,000.00 500.00 25.00 200.00 200.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 -0- 7.50 -0- 300.00 l 00.00 2,000.00 400.00 25.00 200.00 200.00 25.00 50.00 100.00 25.00 7.50 50.00 75.00 1,000.00 60.00 1,250.00 75.00 l 00.00 100.00 750.00 36.50 10.00 50.00 75.00 1,000.00 60.00 1,250.00 75.00 100.00 l 00.00 750.00 36.50 10.00 -0- -0- -0-0-0- -0-0- -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1955 PLEDGED Betty Price _______ _ Sam Price _________ _ Fred Rodoff _____ _ Raleigh Rodoff __ Douglas Rosen __ Jeff and Barbara Rosen Harold Rosen __ Leo Rosen _______ _ Mrs. Leo Rosen __ Max Rosenberg __ Robert Rosenberg Seymour Rosenberg Maxwell Ross __ Chas. Rubinsky .. Louis Rubinsky __ Mrs. Rae & Florence Rubinsky --·----· Rabbi A. Ruderman -·---· Max Schubb --···· Jacob Schreiber Mrs. A. Shmookler ___ _ Sam Shumacher_. Sol Silverman __ Joe Simon _________ _ Harry Singer _____ _ Jay Singer _______ _ Eli Smith --·-······ Fred Stein --···--··· Jack Steindler .. Frances Steindler Milton Steindler Joseph Strifling .. Mrs. Joseph Strifling _______ _ MILK FUND 50_00 PAID BALANCE 50.00 500.00 250.00 36.50 75.00 -0-0- 200.00 100.00 750.00 1,500.00 50.00 200.00 -0-0-0-0-0- l 00.00 l 00.00 -0- l 00.00 l 00.00 25.00 25.00 l 00.00 l 00.00 25.00 25.00 -0-0-0-0- l 00.00 l 00.00 -0- 200.00 25.00 60.00 200.00 25.00 60.00 -0-0-0- 250.00 l 0 .00 l 00.00 l 00.00 5.00 -0-0-0-0-025.00 -0-0-0-0- 500.00 250.00 36.50 75.00 l 00.00 750.00 1,500.00 50.00 200.00 10.00 l 00.00 l 00.00 5.00 25.00 500.00 200.00 125.00 50.00 50.00 300.00 750.00 365.00 500.00 200.00 125.00 50.00 300.00 750.00 365.00 -0-0-0- -0-0-0- �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES 1955 Schedule of Ple d ges for Year Ended November 30, MILK FUND PLEDGED Dr. M. Teles Joel Wiener Mrs. Joel Wiener Josiah Wiener .. Mrs. Josiah Wiener .. .. Paul M. Wiener.. Mrs. Paul Wiener Robert Warshaw T. M. Whitman . Chas. Yaker 125.00 45.00 10.00 500.00 50.00 6,500.00 200.00 10.00 25.00 20.00 $26,097.50 $ 1,465.00 Previous Unpaid Balances Mike Goldberg David Gudelsky Sam Price Bill Stern $ 50.00 200.00 550.00 100.00 $900.00 BALANCE PAID 125.00 45.00 10.00 500.00 -0-0-0-0- 50.00 6,500.00 200.00 10.00 25.00 20.00 -0-0-0-0-0-0- $27,437.50 $ 125.00 �November 30, 1955 United Jewish Charities, Muskegon, Michigan. Gentlemen: Pursuant to your request, I have audited the books and records of the UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES of Muskegon, Michigan, for the year ended November 30, 1955, and submit, herewith, my report on my findings. The books were accurately kept and were in balance at the year end. Included in the report are the following: Statement of Receipts and Disbursements. Statements of Charitable Allocations. Schedule of pledges for charity and milk fund. Balance sheet as at November 30, 1955. Cash on hand consisted of checks detailed in this report, which were in the hands of Mr. Ted Neumer and one note which was for 60 days, in the amount of $100.00. In my opinion, according to the accepted principles of accounting, the attached statements and schedules truly reflect your operations for the year ended November 30, 19 55, and your financial condition as of that date. Thanking you for this opportunity to again serve you, am, Respectfully yours, WALTER A. DIXON. Certified Public Accountant. �ROSTER OF PREVIOUS CHAIRMEN OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MU SKEGON PAUL M. WIENER 1941-1942 PAUL M. WIENER 1942-1943 PAUL M. WIENER 1943-1944 PAUL M. WIENER 1944-1945 PAUL M. WIENER 1945-1946 J. KELLY KAUFMAN 1946-1947 HARRY S. BERMAN 1947-1948 SAMUEL LIPMAN 1948-1949 HARRY A. FISHER 1949-1950 FRANCIS N. FINE 1950-1951 PAUL M. WIENER 1951-1952 HERMAN GROSSMAN 1952-1953 ABE ASHENDORF 1953-1954 �~NNUAL 'l(EPORT UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUS K EGON 1955- 1956 JOSEPH S. STRIFLING Chairman �MES SAGE FROM THE CHA I RMAN On behalf of the officers and trustees of the United Jewish Charities of the year 1955-56, I wish to thank all in our community who hod a port in making this drive the success it hos been. Personally, I om grateful for having been selected chairman of the M•Jskegon United Jewish Charities for the post year. I hove gained a knowledge of service work that is priceless and hove learned how essential ore these funds to the multitude of services that the organizations perform for the cause of humanity. I hove found that when the need is present men who feel the responsibility arise to the occasion. My sincere thanks to my co-chairman, Fred Stein, and my treasurer, Leo Rosen who hove responded so magnificently and my sincere gratitude to all the board of directors. Best wishes and success for the 1956-57 drive to the chairman, the officers and the board. Joseph S. Strifling, Chairman I 955-56 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Statement of Receipts and Disbursements For Year Ended November 30 , 1956 Cash on Hand Nov. 30, 1955 . Undeposited Checks Nov. 30, 1955 . Refund on Allocations S 2,022.16 1,700.00 100.00 $ 3,822.16 RECEIPTS: Pledges Pledges - 1955-56 previous years $22,193.00 508.75 22,701.75 S26,523.91 LESS DISBURSEMENTS: Allocations to Charities . Dinners and Banquets . Office Expense Audit Petty Cash, Transit Fund . Secretarial Expense . S 18,625.00 260.31 1 27.75 50.00 30.00 250.00 19,343.06 7,180.85 Bonds for Israel . Undeposited Checks . late check on hand . $ 500.00 3,315.00 100.00 3,915.00 Cash in Bank Nov. 30, 1956 . $ 3,265.85 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITI ES Allocations 1955-1956 TO ISRAEL: United Jewish Appeal Hadassah S 15,000.00 l, l 00.00 $16,100.00 OTHER: American Association for Jewish Education B'nai Brith National Youth Service Brandeis University Dropsie College Jewish Welfare Board Bellefaire Jewish Telegraphic Agency Joint Defense Appeal Jewish Theological Seminary of N.Y. Hebrew Theological College Jewish Consumptive Relief Hospital National Jewish Children's Home Histadruth lvrith Bitzaron National Jewish Hospital of Denvet Hillel Yeshiva College American Jewish Congress United Hias Service Synagogue Council of America The Zionist Council Jewish Publications Society of America $ 25.00 100.00 300.00 l 00.00 125.00 50.00 50.00 750.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 25.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 $ 2,525.00 $18,625.00 Reserve for Allocations not final . ( to include Union of American Hebrew Congregations, etc.) 1,200.00 $19,825.00 �UNITED JEWISH CHARI TI ES Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1956 PLEDGED MILK FUND PAID BALANCE $ 215.00 $ 215.00 500.00 500.00 -0-.'.l- 50.00 50.00 -0- 50.00 250.00 -0- Louis M. Berman 50.00 280.00 250.00 200.00 100.00 50.00 250.00 50.00 280.00 250.00 200.00 100.00 50.00 250.00 -0-0--0-0-0-0-0- Herman Bravermar, .... 25.00 25.00 -0- 25.00 15.00 100.00 15.00 25.00 15.00 100.00 15.00 -0-0-0--0- 50.00 10.00 50.00 -0- 0- 75.00 50.00 20.00 100.00 750.00 75.00 50.00 20.00 100.00 750.00 -0-0-0-0- 0- Harry Greenberg 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 -0-0- Dr. Arthur Greenberg .... 175.00 175.00 -0- Herman, Louis Grossman and Sam Klayf . ... 1,400.00 1,400.00 -0- Anonymous ... -Abe Ashendorf .. Mrs. Abe Ashendorf Mrs. Ida Ashendorf Isadore Ashendorf 200.00 Jacob Ashendorf Max Ashendorf.. Dr. Ralph August Arthur E. Bell .... Louis J. Berman .. Nathan Broutman ...... Sigmund Cahn .. Robert Cherin .... Jerome Cherin ___ David & Beth Cherin ... Dr. Sol Cohan .. Louis Darmstadter .. Andrew Epstein .. Harry Field ........ Bernard Fisher ... Harry Fisher .....• Hyman Friedman ··-· 10.00 1 l l J �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1956 PLEDGED Oscar Gudelsky David Gudelsky Soul Jacobson .. Morris Kantor .... J. K. Kaufman Richard & Gordon Kaufman Lillian Kaufman .• Sam Klayf ........ Mrs. Sara Klein .. Edward Krause .. Hurley Langert .. 200.00 400.00 300.00 200.00 25.00 25.00 Mrs. Richard Laurence .... . Sam Lawson ... . Judith Lawson & Lisa Heiman .. Harvey Leventhal .....• Hyman Lipman .. Jack Lipman .... Samuel Lipman .. Jomes Metz ..•... Dr. Phillip Miller . Ted Neumer ..... . Sylvia Paul 200.00 500.00 325.00 200.00 25.00 25.00 -0-0-0-0-0- 10.00 10.00 50.00 -0-0- 10.00 10.00 -0- 50.00 -0- 10.00 100.00 500.00 60.00 1,565.00 100.00 15.00 100.00 750.00 36.50 50.00 50.00 -0- 25.00 550.00 300.00 - 0-0-0- 100.00 25.00 10.00 100.00 500.00 60.00 1,565.00 100.00 15.00 100.00 750.00 36.50 Jessie Neumer .• 50.00 Betty Price ....... 50.00 Donald & Frances Price . 25.00 Sam Price .......... Fred Rodoff ...... 550.00 300.00 BALANCE -0-0-0-0-0- 50.00 Mrs. Jomes Metz PAID 60.00 100.00 375.00 25.00 2,500.00 50.00 Michael & Elise Leventhal ...... Jess Levin ....... . MILK FUND 60.00 100.00 375.00 25.00 2,500.00 - 0- -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- 0-0- 0- �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Schedule of Ple dges for Year End e d November 30, 1956 PLEDGED Raleigh Radoff .. Douglas Rosen .. Jeff, Barbara & Marc Rosen Harold Rosen .. Leo Rosen Mrs. Leo Rosen Max Rosenberg . Robert Rosenberg Seymour Rosenberg Maxwell Ross .. Fred Ross . Mrs. Rae & Florence Rubinsky Rabbi A. Ruderman Max Schubb ...... Harry S. Schucart Sol Silverman .. Joe Simon Irving Singer Joseph Singer Eli Smith ..... Fred Stein .......... Jack Steindler .. Frances Steindler Milton Steindler Joseph Strifling .. Mrs. Joseph Strifling ....... Dr. M. Teles Temple B'nai Israel Youth . Josiah Wiener .. Mrs. Josiah Wiener ..... MILK FUND PAID BALANCE 36.50 36.50 100.00 -0-0- l 00.00 25.00 -0-0-0- 0- 200.00 100.00 1,525.00 1,000.00 50.00 200.00 100.00 l 00.00 -0- 100.00 l 00.00 15.00 l 00.00 100.00 15.00 -0- 0- 100.00 100.00 -0- 200.00 15.00 150.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 50.00 500.00 250.00 150.00 200.00 15.00 150.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 50.00 500.00 250.00 150.00 50.00 300.00 950.00 -0-0-0-0-0- 400.00 400.00 125.00 -0-0- 10.00 10.00 500.00 -0-0- 75.00 75.00 -0- 100.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 50.00 50.00 300.00 950.00 125.00 500.00 -0- -0- -0- -0- 0-0-0-0-0- 0- �UNITED JEWISH CHAR I TIES Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1956 PLEDGED Mrs. A. Smookler White Mrs. Paul Wiener T. M. Whitman .. MILK FUND 100.00 1,000.00 25.00 $21,055.00 100.00 1,000.00 25.00 $ I, 138.00 Previous Unpaid Balances Mike Goldberg PAID S 50.00 S 50.00 $22,193.00 BALANCE 0-0-0- �November 30, 1956 United Jewish Charities, Muskegon, Michigan. Gentlemen: Pursuant to your request, I hove audited the books and records of the UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES of Muskegon, Michigan, for the year ended November 30, 1956, and submit, herewith, my report on my findings. The books wNe accurately kept ond were in balance ot the year end. Included in the report ore the following: Statement of Receipts ond Disbursements. Statements of Charitable Allocations. Schedule of pledges for charity ond milk fund. Balance sheet as of November 30, 1956. Cash on hand consisted of checks detailed in this report, which were in the hands of Mr. Leo Rosen, who also hos one Israel Bond in the amount of $500.00. During the year pledges in the amount of $ I 25.00 were cancelled. In my opinion, according to the accepted principles of accounting, the attached statements ond schedules truly reflect your operations for the year ended November 30, 1956, ond your financial condition as of that dote. Thanking you for this opportunity to ogoin serve you, om, Respectfully yours, WALTER A. DIXON. Certified Public Accountant. �FOUNDER AND INSPIRATIONAL LEADER PAUL M. WIEN ER 1955 1901 ROSTER OF PREVIOUS CHAIRMEN OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON PAUL M. WIENER . 1941-1946 J. KELLY KAUFMAN 1946- 1947 HARRY S. BERMAN 1947-1948 SAMUEL LIPMAN 1948- 1949 HARRY A. FISHER 1949-1950 FRANCIS N. FINE 1950-1951 PAUL M. WIENER 1951-1952 HERMAN GROSSMAN 1952-1953 ABE ASHENDORF 1953-1954 TED NEUMER 1954- 1955 �~NNUAL 7(,EPORT UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON 1956-1957 FREDERICK STEIN Chairman �OFFICERS FOR 1956-57 FREDERICK STEIN . . Chairman JOSIAH WIENER . Vice-chairman LEO S. ROSEN . Treasurer MRS. SAMUEL LAWSON Secretary MRS. FRED RODOFF and MRS. ROBERT ROSENBERG ! . Milk Fund and Collections Co-chairmen SEYMOUR I. ROSENBERG . . Legal Advisor TRUSTEES Abe Ashendorf Samuel Lipman Louis M. Berman Ted Neumer Dr. Arthur Greenberg Samuel Price Herman Grossman Fred Rodoff Louis Grossman Harold Rosen J. K. Kaufman Eli Smith Richard Kaufman Milton Steindler Samuel Klayf Dr. Morris Teles Jack Lipman Joseph Strifling �~NNVAL 'R_§PORT UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON 1957-1958 JOSIAH WIENER Chairman �J ,.. cANNUAL 1@PORT UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES cANNUAL CJ(EPORT • UNITED MUSKEGON OF 1958-1959 JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON 1959-1960 MILTON STEINDLER LOUIS M. BERMAN Chairman Chairman I I �C TO MEMBERS OF JEWISH COMMUNITY IN MUSKEGON As I complete this year as chairman of Muskegon Uni ted Jewish Charities, I feel I owe my deepest gratitude to my coworkers: especially to Mr. Milton Steindler, co-chairman; to Mr. Leo Rosen, Treasurer; and to Mrs. Samuel Lawson, Secretary. Handicapped by unforeseeable illness, they have stood by me in facing another sorrow-laden and turbulent year of world Jewry. Though we have not been aware of the difficulties of our people abroad during this past year to the degree we have been in previous years, nevertheless the problems of the last decade are still with us and therefore our responsibilities are still enormous. The response by our total community has been good and we pray will continue to be good. However, our goal for the coming year can be even higher a s a community if we will be strengthened by those who can help even more than they have in the past. let no reason, even present adverse economic conditions, cause us to shirk our duty here and overseas. The Jewish concept of charity, if our attitudes and understanding are properly directed, is very contagious and once it enters the heart one is forever and hopelessly a greater person . And moreover CHARITY as TSEDOKOH (righteousness) calls upon all of us to give freely and generously according to the blessings God has bestowed upon us. Josiah Wiener Chairman a �J r.ANNUAL ~PORT UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON 1958-1959 MILTON STEINDLER Chairman r.ANNUAL 'l(EPORT * UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON 1959-1960 LOUIS M. BERMAN Chairman �TO MEMBERS OF JEWISH COMMUNITY IN MUSKEGON As I complete this year as chairman of Muskegon United Jewish Charities, I feel I owe my deepest gratitude to my coworkers: especially to Mr. Milton Steindler, co-chairman; to Mr. Leo Rosen, Treasurer; and to Mrs. Samuel Lawson, Secretary. Handicapped by unforeseeable illness, they have stood by me in facing another sorrow-laden and turbulent year of world Jewry. Though we have not been aware of the difficulties of our people abroad during this past year to the degree we have been in previous years, nevertheless the problems of the last decade are still with us and therefore our responsibilities are sti 11 enormous. The response by our total community has been good and we pray will continue to be good. However, our goal for the coming year can be even higher a s a community if we will be strengthened by those who can help even more than they have in the past. Let no reason, even present adverse economic conditions, cause us to shirk our duty here and overseas. The Jewish concept of charity, if our attitudes and understanding are properly directed, is very contagious and once it enters the heart one is forever and hopelessly a greater person. And moreover CHARITY as TSEDOKOH (righteousness} calls upon all of us to give freely and generously according to the blessings God hos bestowed upon us. Josiah Wiener Chairman �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Statement of Receipts and Disbursements For Year Ended November 30, 1958 Bonk Overdraft Nov., 1957 $2,996.57 Cash on Hand Nov., 1957 4,395.00 $ 1,398.43 Pledges Received---Cosh 1957-58 Pledges Received-Cash 1956-57 Bonds Received Interest Received-Bonds Payments Received on Note No. 1 22,656.69 2,875.00 3,890.00 88.84 58.00 30,966.96 LESS DISBURSEMENTS Allocations to Charities Campaign Expense 1958-59 U.J.A. Dinner Office Expense Secretary Audit . Petty Cash-Transient Fund Loon No. 2 25,595.50 393.59 145.00 200.00 50.00 25.00 940.00 27,349.09 3,617.87 3,231.50 Cash on Hand Nov. 30, 1958 Bonk Balance Nov. 30, 1958 $ 386.37 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Allocations 1957 -5 8 TO ISRAEL United Jewish AppealCash . United Jewish AppealBonds $16,555.50 3,890.00 Hadassah Hebrew University & Technion Jewish National Fund $20,4-.5.50 875.00 300.00 100.00 $21,720.50 OTHER Union American Hebrew Cong.- 1956-57 . 600.00 Union American Hebrew Cong.- 1957-58 . B'nai Brith Nat'I Youth Service Brandeis University Dropsie College Jewish Welfare Board Bellefoire Jewish Telegraph Agency Joint Defense Appeal Jewish Theological Seminary of N. Y. Hebrew Theological College Jewish Consumptive Relief Hospital Notional Jewish Children' s Home National Jewish Hospital-Denver Histodruth lvrith Bitzaron . Hillel . Yeshiva College American Jewish Congress United Hies Service Synagogue Council of America The Zionist Council Jewish Publication Society of America 600.00 100.00 300.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 50.00 750.00 100.00 100.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 25.00 25.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 3,875.00 $25,595.50 �UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 3 0 , 1958 NAME PLEDGED Anonymous S 10.00 Abe Ashendorf 300.00 Mrs. Ida Ashendorf 200.00 lsodore Ashendorf 50.00 Jacob Ashendorf ... 250.00 SPECIAL SURVIVAL MILK FUND 200.00 100.00 5.00 Arthur Ashendorf 50.00 PAID BALANCE S 10.00 -0- 500.00 -0- 300.00 -0- 55.00 -0- 250.00 -0- 50.00 -0- Max Ashendorf .. 250.00 250.00 -0- R. V. August 300.00 300.00 -0- 36.50 -0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 200.00 200.00 -0- Horry H. Berman .... 25.00 25.00 -0- L. J. Berman 50.00 50.00 -0- Dr. Seymour Cane •. 50.00 50.00 -0- 20.00 -0- IC0.00 -0- 50.00 -0- 50.00 -0- 10.00 100.00 -0-0-0- Reeva Bonk 36.50 Arthur Bell Louis Berman Elsie & David Cane 20.00 Robert Cherin ....... 100.00 Dr. Sol Cohan ...... .......... 25.00 Louis Dormstadter ............ 50.00 Andrew Epstein .. . ...... ... 50.00 25.00 Rebecca Epstein ................ Bernard Fisher 10.00 100.00 Horry Field 20.00 20.00 Dr. Arthur Greenberg 150.00 150.00 -0- Louis Grouman .... 200.00 90.00 110.00 Mn. Louis Grossman 100.00 100.00 500.00 Herman Grossman . 1,000.00 -0- 50.00 -0- 200.00 200.00 -0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 50.00 Mrs. Herman Grossman ..... . David Gudelsky ..... Oscor Gudelsky ................ 500.00 • ...... . 10.00 10.00 -0- ................. . 25.00 25.00 -0- 300.00 300.00 -0- Mrs. Morris Kantor 50.00 50.00 -0- Marie Keilin 35.00 35.00 -0- 75.00 75.00 -0- Ernest Honau ...... Meyer Jacobs Saul Jacobson ... .. ..... Rabbi & Mrs. Kaplan 1 I �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1958 NAME Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Kaufman & Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kaufman Gordon Kaufman PLEDGED SPECIAL SURVIVAL MILK FUND 1,500.00 1,000.00 150.00 2,650.00 50.00 50.00 -0- ................ PAID BALANCE - 0- Samuel Kloyf ...................... 300.00 100.00 200.00 Soro Klein ......................... 200.00 200.00 -0- ...................... 50.00 50.00 -0- 75.00 75.00 -0- Helen Kulka Samuel Lawson ............. Deborah Joan Hein man (Som Lawson) ················ Morris Levine ·-···-··-··-········ 10.00 25.00 36.50 Jerome, Laurie, Mimi Levine Reuben levy ...................... 25.00 10.00 -0- 25.00 -0- 36.50 -0- 25.00 -0- 500.00 50.00 550.00 -0- ........................ 100.00 10.00 110.00 -0- Som Lipman ........................ 1,000.00 Hymon Li p man Jock Lipman 1,500.00 -0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 36.50 36.50 -0- 300.00 -0- 36.50 --0- 15.00 15.00 -0- 25.00 25.00 -0- 500.00 Rose Lipman ······················ James Metz ........................ 25.00 25.00 Mrs. Phil Miller ················ Ted Neu mer ........................ 300.00 36.50 Mrs. Ted Neumer ................ Harold Page ............. ....... Albert Parker .................... Sylvia Paul ·---·--··········-----·- 50.00 50.00 -0- Sam Price ............................ 250.00 250.00 -0- 36.50 36.50 -0- 20.00 20.00 -0- Betty Price ········•··•·············· Charles Race ...................... ................ 200.00 200.00 -0- Douglas Rosen ···················· Jeff, Barbara, More Rosen .. 125.00 125.00 -0- 100.00 100.00 -0- ........ 1,000.00 100.00 1,600.00 -0- Marcia Rosen ···················· 500.00 500.00 -0- Max Rosenberg .................. 200.00 200.00 -0- Robert Rosenberg 100.00 100.00 -0- Seymour Rosenberg ............ 150.00 150.00 Maxwell Ross .................... 500.00 .................. 65.00 David N. Rosen Mr. & Mrs. Leo Rosen Mox Rothschild 500.00 -0500.00 65.00 -0- �UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON Schedule of Ptedges for Year Ended November 30, 1958 NAME PLEDGED SPECIAL SURVIVAL MILK FUND PAID BALANCE ••••••••••••••••H 50.00 50.00 -0- Florence Rubinsky ·····•-----··· 100.00 100.00 -0- Jacob Schreiber ·················Mr. Max Schubb ................ 110.00 110.00 -0- 25.00 25.00 -0- Joseph Simon ········-····--····· 150.00 150.00 -0- Chas. Rubinsky Sarah Simon (Bequest) ...... Sol Silverman .................... Dr. I. H. Singer . .... 177.69 100.00 25.00 Fred Stein ···----·······•··········· 550.00 Joseph Singer .................... 50.00 Jack Steindler --·· --------------- 275.00 86.50 400.00 Jos Strifling -----···--·------------- 500.00 Bill Stern ------······················ 100.00 -0- 100.00 -0- 25.00 -0- 530.00 106.50 275.00 -0- 50.00 Mrs. Jack Steindler ............ Mr. & Mrs. Milton Steindler 177.69 50.00 36.50 36.50 -0- 50.00 500.00 -0- 100.00 600.00 -0100.00 Or. Mourice Stromberg ........ 10.00 10.00 -0- Dr. Teles ·······-··---------·-······· 50.00 50.00 -0- Joel Wiener ...................... 500.00 500.00 -0- Mr. & Mrs. Josioh Wiener .. 1,000.00 4,000.00 130.00 5,130.00 -0- Mrs. Paul Wiener & Donald 1,250.00 250.00 50.00 1,550.00 -0- $1,663.19 $23,671.69 $1,216.50 15,920.00 23,671.69 $15,920.00 $7,305.00 7,305.00 $24,888.19 $24,888.19 �FOUNDER AND INSPIRATIONAL LEADER PAUL M. WIENER 1955 1901 ROSTER OF PREVIOUS CHAIRMEN OF UNITED JEWISH CHA RITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON PAUL M. WIENER . 194 1- 1946 J. KELLY KAUFMAN 1946-1947 HARRY S. BERMAN 1947-1948 SAMUEL LIPMAN 1948-1949 HARRY A. FISHER 1949-1950 FRANCIS N. FINE 1950-1951 PAUL M. WIENER 1951-1952 HERMAN GROSSMAN 1952-1953 ABE ASHENDORF 1953-1954 TED NEUMER 1954-1955 JOSEPH S. $TRIFLING 1955-1956 FRED STEIN 1956-1957 �OFFICERS FOR 1957-58 . . Chairman MILTON STEINDLER Vice-chairman JOSIAH WIENER LEO S. ROSEN . Treasurer MRS. SAMUEL LAWSON Secretary MRS. ROBERT ROSENBERG SEYMOUR I. ROSENBERG . Milk Fund Chairman . legal Advisor TRUSTEES Abe Ashendorf Jack Lipman Louis M. Berman Samuel Lipman Dr. Arthur Greenberg Ted Neumer Herman Grossman Samuel Price Louis Grossman Eli Smith J. K. Kaufman Milton Steind ler Richard Kaufman Dr. Morris Teles Samuel Klayf �j r cANNUAL '!?§PORT UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES • MUSKEGON 1958-1959 MILTON STEINDLER Chairman . ; I �TO MEMBERS OF JEWISH COMMU N ITY IN MUSKEGON First I want to thank all of you for giving me the opportunity to be your chairman during the past year. It gave me a great deal of pleasure to have been received with kindness and gratitude in quite a number of homes because they had a chance to participate in this great work. When the younger generation of the religious school, the Junior U. J. C., gave us money to help the less fortunate people abroad, it was an indication that the future of U. J. C. will be in good hands. The adage "A child shall lead them" is still a good slogan. I owe my deepest gratitude to our treasurer, Leo Rosen, and our secretary, Rose Lawson, as without them I could not have carried on. I am proud of this community. I have known all of you thru the years and as my friends I do appreciat e your cooperation and help in putting this campaign across. When you give to those whom you do not know and may never see, but whom you still want to help, your brother Jews, so they may enjoy the good things of life, you are living the life of a gracious and good Jew. In conclusion I ask that the good Lord bless you all and keep you well. Milton Steindler Chairman U. J. C. 1958-1959 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Statement of Receipts and Disbursements .. For Y ear Ended November 3 0 , 1959 Cash 1n Bank, Nov. 30, 1958 Cash on Hand, Nov. 30, 1958 $ 386.37 2,481.50 Pledges received, 1958-59 20,675.41 Pledges received, 1957-58 1,141.50 Loan No. 2 paid 1,115.00 $ 25,799.78 LESS DISBURSEMENTS United Jewish Appeal Other Allocations to Charities Campaign expense . Legal expense Office expense Interest $ 17,000.00 4,480.00 378.51 50.00 175.86 23.96 Transient and Service Fund 230.00 Secretarial expense 200.00 22,538.33 3,261.45 Cash, Checks and Notes on hand Cash in Bank Nov. 30, 1959 3,050.00 $ 21 l .45 �• UNI TED JEWISH CHARITIES Allocations 1958-59 TO ISRAEL United Jewish Appeal Hadassah Hebrew University and Technion Jewish National Fund $ 17,000.00 850.00 300.00 100.00 $ 18,250.00 OTHER Jewish Institute of Religion-Hebrew Union College-Jerusalem Union of American Hebrew Congregations B'nai Brith Nat'I Youth Service Dropsie College Jewish Welfare Board Bellefaire Jewish Telegraphic Agency Joint Defense Appeal Jewish Theological Seminary of New York Hebrew Theological College Jewish Consumptive Relief Hospital Nat'I Jewis 11 Children's Home Nat'I Jewish Hospital Histadruth lvrith Bitzaron Hillel Yeshiva College American Jewish Congress United Hias Service Synagogue Council of America The Zionist Council Jewish Publication Society of America American Jewish Archives American Asso. of Jewish Education United Jewish Charities Scholarship Fund 50.00 600.00 l 00.00 150.00 100.00 150.00 25.00 250.00 150.00 l 00.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 25.00 15.00 125.00 l 00.00 100.00 100.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 25.00 500.00 3,230.00 ; $ 21,480.00 r �UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1959 1 N AM E Anonymous ....................... PLEDGED SPECIAL MIL K SURVIVAL FUND $ 65.00 Mrs. Ellen Aron ............... . PA ID BALAN CE $ 65.00 -0- 36.50 36.50 -0- -0- Mr. & Mrs. Abe Ashendorf .. 500.00 50.00 550.00 Ida Ashendorf ........ 300.00 100.00 400.00 --0- 60.00 -0- Isadore Ashendorf 60.00 Jacob Ashendorf 200.00 225.00 -0- Mox Ashendorl .......... 250.00 250.00 -0- Dr. R. V. August 300.00 300.00 -0- 50.00 -0- 125.00 -0- 25.00 Mrs. Revo Bonk ........... 50.00 Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Bell 100.00 Louis M. Berman 240.00 240.00 -0- Horry H. Berman ............... . 50.00 50.00 -0- 25.00 L. J. Berman ................ 50.00 50.00 -0- Dr. Boyd 25.00 25.00 -0- Marcus Bess . . ................. . 25.00 25.00 -0- Robert Cherin 100.00 100.00 -0- Selma Cahn .. 25.00 25.00 -0- Louis Darmstodter 50.00 50.00 -0- Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Epstein 50.00 50.00 -0- 1 25.00 50.00 75.00 20.00 20.00 -0- Bernard Fisher . Harry Field .... Harrison friend 100.00 Dr. Arthur Greenberg .. ..... 1 50.00 100.00 150.00 Jeanette Greenberg ........... Mr. & Mrs. Louis Grossman 250.00 Mr. & Mrs. Hermon Grossman .......... 1,000.00 -0- 15.00 15.00 -0- 50.00 300.00 -0- 150.00 1,500.00 -0- 200.00 200.00 --0- Oscar Gudelsky .................. 25.00 25.00 --0- Komma Gudelsky ................ 20.00 20.00 --0- -0- David Gudelsky ... 350.00 Marvin Gudelsky .... ........... 50.00 50.00 Saul Jacobson .................... 300.00 300.00 -0- Dr. Kantor & Mrs. Morris .. 50.00 50.00 -0- Rabbi Kaplan .............,...... 75.00 75.00 -0- Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Kaufman .. 800.00 1,200.00 -0- 300.00 100.00 l �UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1959 1 ) NAME PLEDGED SPECIAL SURVIVAL MILK FUND PAID BALANCE Gordon Kaufman ................ 100.00 Richard & Sylvia Kaufman .. 300.00 Samuel Klayf ...................... 300.00 300.00 -0- Sara Klein ......................... . 200.00 200.00 -0- Helen Kulka ....................... . 50.00 50.00 -0- Edward Krouse .................. 50.00 50.00 -0- Marie Keilin ..................... . 35.00 35.00 -0- Samuel Lawson .................. 75.00 75.00 -0- Jess Levin ......................... . 75.00 75.00 -0- 25.00 -0- 25.00 Marcia, Diane Levin .......... 25.00 Jerome, Lourie, Mimi Levine -0- 325.00 -0- 25.00 -0- 25.00 25.00 -0- Robert libner ................... . 25.00 25.00 -0- Reuben levy ...................... 25.00 Mr. & Mrs. Hyman Lipman .. 500.00 50.00 550.00 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Lipman 125.00 25.00 150.00 -0- 50.00 1,550.00 -0- 50.00 -0- 300.00 -0-0- Morris Levine 25.00 100.00 Mr. & Mrs. Som L pmon .... 1,000.00 Benjamin Marcus ................ 50.00 James Metz ....................... . 25.00 Dr. & Mrs. Phillip Miller .... 250.00 Ted Neumer ........................ 25.00 500.00 -0- 25.00 50.00 400.00 400.00 Mrs. Ted Neumer .. 25.00 25.00 -0- Allen Oppenheimer ... 25.00 25.00 -0- 1 Harold Page ...................... 20.00 20.00 -0- Albert Porker .................... 25.00 25.00 -0- I Sylvia Poul ........................ 50.00 50.00 -0- David Rosen ........................ 200.00 200.00 -0- Mr. & Mrs. Som Price ........ 250.00 50.00 300.00 -0- Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Rosen .. 350.00 50.00 400.00 -0- Mr. & Mrs. Leo Rosen ........ 1,200.00 150.00 1,950.00 -0- Marcia Rosen .................... 500.00 500.00 -0- U. J. C., Jr. ........................ 36.41 36.41 -0- Mox Rosenberg .................. 200.00 100.00 100.00 Robert Rosenberg .............. 100.00 100.00 -0- Seymour Rosenberg ........... . 100.00 600.00 100.00 J I �UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30 , 1959 NAME PLEDGED SPECIAL SURVIVAL MILK FUND PAID BALANCE 250.00 Maxwell Ross 250.00 ................ Rubinsky .............. 50.00 50.00 -0- 100.00 100.00 -0- Lallo Shumocher ................ 25.00 25.00 -0- ·················· 110.00 110.00 -0- Moe Schubb ·····················• 25.00 25.00 -0- Joseph Simon .................... 150.00 150.00 -0- .................... 100.00 100.00 -0- Dr. I. H. Singer ....... . .......... 25.00 25.00 -0- 15.00 -0- Charles Rubinsky Ffore nee Jacob Schreiber Sol Silverman Mrs. Eli Smith .................... 15.00 ........... Eli Smith ................ ... ..... Mr. & Mrs. Fred Stein ........ 100.00 Joseph Singer ··············-····· 50.00 Mr. & Mrs. Jock Stei ndler .. 300.00 Mr. & Mrs. Milton Steindler 400.00 .... 250.00 Memory Mrs. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Jos. Strifling 26.00 26.00 175.00 25.00 100.00 200.00 -0- 50.00 -0- 41.50 341.50 -0- 100.00 600.00 -0- 50.00 300.00 100.00 Bill Stern -0100.00 -0100.00 ...... 25.00 25.00 -0- Dr. Morris Teles .......... ... ..... 100.00 100.00 -0- Mr. & Mrs. J oel Wiener ---- 600.00 600.00 -0- .... 2,000.00 4,000.00 105.00 1,500.00 4,605.00 Mrs. Poul Wiener & Donald 1,250.00 250.00 150.00 1,650.00 -0- ....... 10.00 10.00 -0- $1,588.00 $20,675.41 $5,480.00 18,467.41 20,675.41 Dr. Maurice Stromberg Estate of Josiah Wiener Sol Zoll ........ ........ ... $18,467.41 $6,100.00 6,100.00 $26,155.41 $26,155.41 �FOUNDER AND INSPIRATIONAL LEADER PAUL M . WIENER 1901 1955 ROSTER OF PREVIOUS CHAIRMEN OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON PAUL M. WIENER . 1941-1946 J. KELLY KAUFMAN 1946-1947 HARRY S. BERMAN 1947-1948 SAMUEL LIPMAN 1948-1949 HARRY A. FISHER 1949-1950 FRANCIS N. FINE 1950-1951 PAUL M. WIENER 1951-1952 HERMAN GROSSMAN 1952-1953 ABE ASHENDORF 1953-1954 TED NEUMER 1954-1955 JOSEPH S. $TRIFLING 1955-1956 FRED STEIN 1956-1957 JOSIAH WIENER 1957-1958 # r �OFFICERS MILTON STEINDLER FOR . 1958-59 . HERMAN GROSSMAN Chairman Co-chairman LEO S. ROSEN Treasurer MRS. SAMUEL LAWSON Secretory MRS. HERMAN GROSSMAN SEYMOUR ROSENBERG Milk Fund Chairman Legal Advisor TRUSTEES Abe Ashendorf Jock Lipman Dr. Rolph August Samuel Lipman Louis M. Berman Ted Neumer Dr. Arthur Greenberg Douglas Rosen Louis Grossman Fred Stein J. Kelly Kaufman Jock Steindler Richard Kaufman Dr. Morris Teles Samuel Kloyf Josiah Wiener Jess Levin Mrs. Poul Wiener �~NNUAL CJ(EPORT UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON 1959- 1960 LOUIS M. BERMAN Chairman �TO OUR CHAIRMAN , LOU BERMAN " THE ONE AND ONLY " Yes, we've known them all over the years and still say "The One and Only." And from Lou, each of us can take a lesson in the connotations of charity at its loftiest levels. For this means not only giving of one's worldly means ( as Lou has always done) but also giving of one's self to serve your fellow man, your coreligionist of less fortunate status and your brethren in Israel. To Lou the U.J.C. 1959-60 chairmanship was a personal challenge as well as an honor. His concept of responsibility was so profound that he personally assumed the task of seeing that the U.J.C. story was presented personally and properly to everyone in our entire community be they $1,000 or $5 givers. The demands of time, the expenditures of gasoline and shoe leather did not dissuade him, nor did the pains of illness deter his efforts. Our community was "blanketed" as never before. No one was overlooked or forgotten. Lou, and Lou himself, performed the main part of the task - did it painstakingly, thoroughly, and with genuine dedication. May the advent of time bring to our community and to the cause of U.J.C. more Lou Bermans. In absentia all of us salute him! Herman Grossman U.J.C. Co-chairman, 1959-60 U.J.C. Chairman, 1960-61 Leo S. Rosen U.J.C. Treasurer �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Stotement of Receipts ond Disbursements For yeor ended N ovember 30, 1960 Cash in Bank, Nov. 30, 1959 $ 211 .45 3,050.00 Cash on Hand, Nov. 30, 1959 Cash received, 1958-59 4,930.00 Cash received, 1959-60 21,451.02 Bond received, 1959-60 1,000.00 20.00 Interest on Bond $ 30,662.47 LESS DISBURSEMENTS United Jewish Appeal Other Allocations to Charities Typewriter $ 21,300.00 5,430.00 84.50 Campaign Expense 352.99 Office Expense . 192.00 Audit and Annual Report 80.00 Interest Paid 23.33 Secretary's Expense Transient Fund . 200.00 20.00 27,682.82 2,979.65 Checks on Hand . Cash in Bank, Dec. 2, 1960 . 780.50 $ 2,199.15 �UNITED J EWISH CHARITIES Allocations 1959-60 TO ISRAEL United Jewish Appeal Hadassah Hebrew University and Technion Jewish National Fund OTHER Jewish Institute of Religion - Hebrew Union College - Jerusalem Union of American Hebrew Congregations B'nai Brith, Nat'I Youth Service Dropsie College Jewish Welfare Board Bellefaire Jewish Telegraphic Agency Joint Defense Appeal Jewish Theological Seminary - N.Y. Hebrew Theological College Jewish Consumptive Relief Hospital Nat'I Jewish Children's Home Nat'I Jewish Hospital Histadruth lvrith Bitzaron Hillel . Yeshiva College American Jewish Congress United Hias Service Synagogue Council of America The Zionist Council Jewish Publication Society of America American Jewish Archives American Asso. of Jewish Education U. J. C. Scholarship Fund Chilian Relief $ 21,300.00 850.00 300.00 100.00 $ 22,550.00 50.00 900.00 100.00 150.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 300.00 150.00 100.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 25.00 15.00 125.00 100.00 150.00 100.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 25.00 1,000.00 100.00 4,180.00 $ 26,730.00 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1960 NAME Anonymous PLEDGED .................................. U.J.C. Juniors ................................ Mrs. Louis Aron .............................. Mr. & Mrs. Abe Ashendorf ............ Mrs. ldo Ashendorf ...................... lsodore Ashendorf . ....................... Jacob Ashendorf ............................ Mox Ashendorf ............................ Dr. Rolph August .......................... Mrs. Reeva Bonk ........................... . Doniel Bacon ............................... . Bernard Becker .............................. Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Bell .................. Harry H. Berman ............................ Mr. & Mrs. Louis M. Berman ........ Louis J. Berman ............................ Marcus Bess .................................. Rosalie Brace ............................... . Nothon Broutmon .......................... Mrs. Som Broutman ........................ Howard Bruelbock ........................ Mrs. Sigmund Cohn ........................ Robert Cherin ......... ....................... Jerome Cherin ················--------·-···· Jock Chevlin .................................. Ellis Chevlin ................................. . Erwin Chark .................................. Dr. Sol Cohan ................................ Louis Darmstodte, ......................... . Gustoav DeJong ............................ William Druker . ............................. Andrew Epstein ..................... ......... Harry Field .................................... Horry Fisher ........................ ......... . William Fisher ................. ............... Eugene Fisher ............................... . Bernard Fisher .............................. Mrs. Norman Fleishman ................ Harrison Friend .............................. Louis Goldberg .............................. Mr. & Mrs. Worner Golombeck .... Philip Gronik ...•........................•... Dr. Arthur Greenberg .................... Mr. & Mrs. Herman Grossman ........ Mr. & Mrs. Louis Grossman David Gudelsky MILK FUND $ 45.00 49.02 500.00 200.00 60.00 150.00 250.00 300.00 50.00 10.00 10.00 100.00 100.00 500.00 50.00 25.00 5.00 15.00 15.00 6.00 25.00 100.00 10.00 25.00 25.00 JO.DO 50.00 50.00 12.00 10.00 25.00 25.00 1,000.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 12.00 100.00 5.00 10.00 50.00 125.00 1,500.00 250.00 200.00 PAID $ 45.00 36.50 50.00 100.00 25.00 25.00 49.02 36.50 550.00 300.00 60.00 150.00 250.00 300.00 50.00 10.00 10.00 125.00 100.00 525.00 50.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 6.00 25.00 100.00 10.00 25.00 30.00 50.00 12.00 10.00 25.00 25.00 1,000.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 12.00 100.00 5.00 10.00 250.00 50.00 125.00 1,750.00 300.00 200.00 BALANCE -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-05.00 -0-0-0-0-0-0-025.00 -050.00 -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-075.00 -0-0-0-050.00 -0-0-0-0- i .I �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1960 NAME PLEDGED MILK FUND O scar Gude lsky 25.00 Kommo Gudelsky .. 20.00 Marvin Gudelsky .......................... 50.00 25.00 Louis Gudelsky ························-·•··· Michael Holkin .............................. 10.00 5.00 Blanche Hoss ···················-·-············ 25.00 Meyer Jacobs ···········-···················· 300.00 Soul P. Jacobson ························-· Dr. Morton & Mrs. Morris Kantor .. 50.00 18.00 Robbi Stanley Kaplan ··-----·····--·-···· The Koufmon Family ...................... 2,000.00 Mrs. J. Kelly Kaufman .................... Samuel Kloyf ··················-··-·········· Mrs. Soroh Klein ............................ Harold Kline ...............•.................. Mrs. Helen Kulka ·····················-···· Edward Krouse .............................. Or. Morie Keilin Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Lawson ............ Jess Levi n ...................................... Morris Levine ................................ Reuben levy .................................. Robert libner ········-·········•············· Hymon Lipman ·····-························ Mr. & Mrs. Som Lipman ................ Mr. & Mrs. Jock Lipman ·- Benjamin Marcus ......................... Phillip Morgules ···················••····-•· James Metz ................................. . Dr. Sidney Michelman ···-------·--·-·-• Mr. & Mrs. Ted Neumer ............... . Alon Oppenheimer .........•.............. Harold Page ····························-····· Albert Porker -·-·····-·-····················· Sylvia Poul ······························--·•·· Samuel Price & Family ................... . Daniel Rappaport ····················-----Charles Race ............... ·-··-··· ··•·-······ David Roetter ··--······ ...................... Donold Romer ·················-Mrs. Libby Rose ··-························· Mr. & Mrs. Leo Rosen ··-········-········ Mrs. Harold Rosen ·-······················ Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Rosen ............ David N. Rosen Max Rosenberg ··························-· 200.00 300.00 200.00 25 .00 50.00 50.00 35.00 75.00 100.00 10.00 25.00 100.00 500.00 1,500.00 175.00 50.00 10.00 25.00 20.00 400.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 250.00 25 .00 15.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 2,000.00 600.00 450.00 200.00 100.00 50.00 25.00 PAID 25.00 20.00 50.00 25.00 5.00 5 .00 25 .00 300.00 50.00 18.00 2,000.00 200.00 300.00 200.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 35.00 75.00 100.00 10.00 25.00 100.00 500.00 1,550.00 200.00 50.00 10.00 20.00 100.00 25.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 250.00 50.00 5.00 25.00 10.00 2,250.00 600.00 500.00 200.00 BALANCE -0-0-0-05.00 - 0- 0- 0- 0- 0- 0- 0- 0-0- 0- 0- 0-0- 0- 0-0- 0-- 0- 0-0- 0- 0- 025.00 - 0300 .00 - 0-025.00 -0250.00 - 015.00 - 0-0-0-0- 0- -0--0100.00 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1960 NAME Robert Rosenberg Seymour Rosenberg ..................... Maxwell Rois ............................... . Mox Rothschild .............................. Benno Rothschild .......................... Alex Rosenthal .............................. Charles Rubinsky .......................... Florence Rubinsky .......................... Mrs . Mox Schubb .......................... Jacob Schreiber ............................ Som Schumacher Doniel Si lberman Sol Sil•ermon .............................. . Dr. lr.ing Sing er ............................ Som Siegel .................................... Joseph Simon ................................ Som J . Singer ............................... Eli Smith ...................................... Horry Spivack ................................ Mr. & Mrs. Fred Ste in .................... Mr. & Mrs. Milton Steindler .......... Mr. & Mrs. Jock Steindler ............ William Stern Jerome Stern ························••n••·· Bernard Stern --------···············..······· Dr. Maurice Stromberg .................. Dr. Morris Teles ............................ PLEDGED 100.00 200.00 250.00 70.00 20.00 25.00 50.00 100.00 50.00 110.00 25.00 15.00 100.00 25.00 50.00 150.00 25.00 50.00 5.00 200.00 600.00 300.00 100.00 25 .00 25.00 25.00 125.00 Melvi n VonDuren .......................... Mrs. Poul Wiener ...................... . . Mr. & Mrs. Joel Wiener ............... . Mrs. Josiah Wiener -------·-········•···· Robert Warshaw .......................... Sol Zoll ................................ 1,750.00 675.00 1,000.00 20.00 30.00 $22,657.02 1,531.50 MILK FUND PAID 25.00 70.00 20.00 25.00 50.00 100.00 50.00 110.00 25.00 15.00 25.00 50.00 150.00 25.00 5 .00 225.00 650.00 340.00 25 .00 50.00 40.00 5.00 25.00 25.00 125.00 12.50 2,000.00 700.00 1,000.00 20.00 35.00 $1 ,531.50 $22,451.02 25 .00 250.00 25.00 $1,737.50 22,451.02 $24, 188.52 $24, 188.52 PREVIOUS UNPAID BALANCES - BALANCE 75.00 200.00 250.00 - 0- 0- 0- 0- 0- 0-0- 0-0100.00 - 0- 0-0- 050.00 -0- 0- 0-0100.00 25.00 -0- 0-012.50 - 0-0- 0-0- 0- 1958-59 Seymour Rosenberg ..............$100.00 Maxwell Ross ........................ 250.00 El i Smith ..... ........... 100.00 William Ste rn ........................ 100.00 $550.00 �FOUNDER AND INSPIRATIONAL LEADER PAUL M . WIENER 1901 1955 ROSTER OF PREVIOUS CHAI RMEN OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON PAUL M. W IENER . 1941-1946 J. KELLY KAUFMAN 1946-1947 HARRY S. BERMAN 1947-1948 SAMUEL LIPMAN 1948-1949 HARRY A. FISHER 1949-1950 FRANCIS N. FINE 1950-1951 PAUL M. WIENER 1951-1952 HERMAN GROSSMAN 1952-1953 ABE ASHENDORF 1953-1954 TED NEUMER 1954-1955 JOSEPH S. STRIFLING 1955-1956 FRED STEIN . 1956-1957 JOSIAH WIENER 1957-1958 MILTON STEINDLER 1958-1959 �OFFICERS FOR 1959-60 LOUIS M. BERMAN Chairman HERMAN GROSSMAN . Vice Chairman LEO S. ROSEN Treasurer MRS. SAMUEL LAWSON Secretary MRS. HERMAN GROSSMAN Milk Fund Chairman TRUSTEES Abe Ashendorf Dr. Ralph August Sam Lipman Jack Steindler Douglas Rosen Milton Steindler Sam Klayf Dr. Philip Miller Ted Neumer Dr. Morris Teles J. Kelly Kaufman Maxwell Ross Richard Kaufman Joel Wiener Fred Stein Mrs. Paul Wiener Dr. Arthur Greenberg Louis Grossman Jess Levin Harry H. Berman Alan Oppenheimer Seymour Rosen berg Eugene Fisher Legal Advisor �cANNUAL 1.(EPORT UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON 1960- 1961 HERMAN GROSSMAN Chairman �ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 1961 - 1962 RICHARD KAUFMAN, CHAIRMAN JOEL WIENER Chairman UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 1963 - 1964 �~NNUAL CJ(EPORT UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON 1960- 1961 HERMAN GROSSMAN Chairman �HERMAN GROSSMAN ' S- U.J.C. MESS AGl: THE recent Eichmann trial is symbolic of Israel's role in the total universal mosaic, of which it is a vibrant, living, growing part. As members of a world community, in whose name Israel acts in this case, we place Eichmann on trial, not for his life, but for life itself, and in a greater compass we talk of the survival of the life of the State of Israel itself. This is of course a big part, but only a port, of United Jewish Appeal participation in world wide charity. "TZEDAKAH" embraces all forms of those in need, and loving thy neighbor encompasses a conviction that we help all brethren, wherever they may be, who are in need. Our religion should teach us that ritual is only a part of being religious; it should consist also of service and charity - and this means participation to what ever extent, however small or large, by every member of our community. For each member who is weak, the surviving must be strong. Our work in the great experiment of the instinct of the human will is the ultimate response and fulfillment of replacing weakness with strength. Here's to a great campaign for 1961-1962. HERMAN GROSSMAN, Chairman - 1960-1961. �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Statement of Receipts a nd Disbursements For year ended November 30 , 1961 Cash in Bank, Nov. 30, 1960 $ 2,199.15 780.50 Cash on Hand, Nov. 30, 1960 15,793.00 Cash Received, 1960-61 2,450.00 Bonds Rece~ed, 1960-61 Cash Received from previous year's pledges 467.50 Miscellaneous Collections 395.00 56.65 Interest on Bonds $ 22,141.80 LESS DISBURSEMENTS: United Jewish Appeal $ 13,600.00 5,555.00 Other Allocations to Charities 317.33 Campaign Dinner Expense 80.00 Audit and Annual Report Office Expense 162.15 Secretary's Expense 250.00 Interest Paid 83.62 Transient Fund 35.00 Cash on Hand Cash in Bank, Nov. 30, 1961 $ 20,083.10 1,142.90 2,058.70 915.80 $ 22,141.80 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Allocotions - 1960-1961 TO ISRAEL United Jewish Appeal Hodossoh Hebrew University and Technion Jewish Notional Fund OTHER Jewish Institute of Religion - Hebrew Union College - Jerusalem Union of Americon Hebrew Congregotions B'noi Brith, Not'I Youth Service Dropsie College Jewish Welfare Boord Bellefoire Jewish Telegraphic Agency Joint Defense Appeal Jewish Theological Seminary - N.Y. Hebrew Theological College Jewish Consumptive Relief Hospitol Not'I Jewish Children's Home Not'I Jewish Hospital Histodruth lvrith Bitzoron Hillel Yeshiva College American Jewish Congress United Hios Service Synogogue Council of America The Zionist Council Jewish Publication Society of America American Jewish Archives American Asso. of Jewish Education U. J. C. Scholarship Fund Miscellaneous Contributions . S 13,600.00 650.00 200.00 l 00.00 S 14,550.00 50.00 900.00 100.00 150.00 l 00.00 100.00 25.00 300.00 150.00 l 00.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 25.00 15.00 125.00 100.00 150.00 100.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 15.00 50.00 1,000.00 500.00 4,605.00 s 19,155.00 �UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON Schedule of Pledges fo r Year Ended November 30, 1961 NAME PLEDGED S Anonymous U. J. C. Juniors MILK FUND 25.00 PAID S 40.00 BALANCE 25.00 -0- 40.00 -0-0- Mr. & Mrs. Abe Ashendorf 500.00 50.00 550.00 Mrs. Ida Ashendorl 200.00 100.00 300.00 - 0- Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Ashendorf 150.00 150.00 -0-0- Mr. & Mrs. Mox Ashendorf 250.00 250.00 Dr. Rolph August 300.00 300.00 -0- 10.00 20.00 Doniel, Morgueritte & Shirley Bocon 30.00 Mrs. Reeva Banks 50.00 50.00 - 0- Arthur Bell 25.00 25.00 -0- 100.00 100.00 -0- 25.00 25.00 -0- 5 .00 -0- Mr. & Mrs. Horry H. Berman I Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Berman Audrey Beskin 5.00 Isadore Brody 10.00 10.00 -0- Mrs. Sam Broutman 15.00 15.00 -0- Mrs. Sigmund Cohn 15.00 Beth Elaine & David Cherin 5 .00 5 .00 15.00 -0- 10.00 -0- -0- 50.00 50.00 Eugene Fisher 100.00 100.00 Bernard Fisher 100.00 Louis Dormstadter Lorraine and Janet Friend Mrs. Worner Galombeck Dr. & Mrs. A. Greenberg & Janet Mr. & M rs. Herman Grossman Mr. & Mrs. Louis Grossman 5.00 -0100.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 - 0- 10.00 - 0- 0- 150.00 25.00 175.00 1,500.00 150.00 1,650.00 - 0- 300.00 - 0- 300.00 50.00 Rachel, Laurie & Jeff Grossman 50.00 - 0- David Gudelsky 200.00 200.00 - 0- Oscar Gudelsky 25.00 25.00 - 0- Kommo Gudeksly 20.00 20.00 - 0- 400.00 400.00 - 0- Dr. Morton & Mrs. Morris Kantor 50.00 50.00 - 0- Robbi & Mrs. Kaplan 25.00 25.00 - 0- 20.00 -0- Lewis L. Joffe Judythe, Deborah, Avi Lee & Mory Beth Kaplan 20.00 �UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON Schedule of Pledges for Year End ed November 30, ·, 96 1 i l NAME J. K. Kaufman PLEDGED 200.00 300.00 BALANCE - 0- 200.00 -0- 300.00 - 0- 50.00 - 0- 35.00 35.00 -0- Sam Klay! 300.00 300.00 -0- Sarah Klein 100.00 100.00 50.00 Greg Kaufman Dr. Morie Keilin - 0- Edward Krause 50.00 Mrs. Helen Kulka 50.00 50.00 - 0- Mrs. Samuel Lawson 75.00 75.00 -0- 50.00 Mr. & Mrs. Reuben Levy 25.00 25.00 - 0- Robert Libner 50.00 50.00 - 0- Hyman Lipman 350.00 350.00 - 0- Mr. & Mrs. Jack Lipman 150.00 10.00 160.00 -0- Mr. & Mrs. Sam Lipman 1,500.00 50.00 1,550.00 -0- Ben Marcus Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Miller 50.00 50.00 - 0- 250.00 250.00 - 0- Lori & Joel Miller Mrs. Sarah Morgon Mr. & Mrs. Ted Neumer Mr. & Mrs. Alon Oppenheimer 25.00 25.00 - 0- 35.00 10.00 45.00 -0- 100.00 30.00 130.00 - 0- 50.00 - 0- 5.00 - 0- 0- 50.00 Neil & Lee Oppenheimer l I PAID 1,300.00 1,300.00 Mrs. J. K. Kaufman Richard Kaufman MILK FUND 5.00 Sylvia Poul 50.00 50.00 Doniel Rapoport 25.00 25.00 - 0- Benno Rothschild 20.00 20.00 -0- Mr. & Mrs. Som Price 250.00 Mr. & Mrs. Leo Rosen 1,500.00 250.00 250.00 1,750.00 - 0- Mrs. Harold Rosen 500.00 500.00 - 0- Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Rosen 500.00 500.00 -0- Florence Rubinsky 100.00 100.00 -0- 33.00 - 0- 150.00 150.00 - 0- Dr. Irving Singer 25.00 25.00 - 0- Goldie Smi1h 25.00 25.00 - 0- Som Schumacher, Judy, Ruth & Harold Joseph Simon 30.00 3.00 �UNITED OF JEWISH GREATER CHARITIES MUSKEGON Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30, 1961 NAME PLEDGED Mr. & Mrs. Irving Slade MILK FUND 35.00 Kenneth & Jonathan Slade 5.00 Mrs. Fred Stein 25.00 Mr. & Mrs. Milton Steindler 400.00 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Steindler 300.00 Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Stern Dr. & Mrs. Morris Teles Mr. & Mrs. Melvin VonDuren Mr. & Mrs. Joel Wiener PAID -0- 5.00 -0- 25.00 -0- 400.00 40.00 - 0- 25.00 25.00 - 0- 125.00 125.00 - 0- 25.00 20.00 5.00 900.00 900.00 - 0- 0- 1,000.00 100.00 1,100.00 Mrs. Poul Wiener 1,750.00 250.00 2,000.00 25.00 $17,175.00 25.00 $1,493.00 $18,243.00 1,493.00 425.00 $18,668.00 $18,66B.OO PREVIOUS YEARS UNPAID BALANCES Ellis Chevlin $ 25.00 Phillip Granik 50.00 James Meti 25.00 Albert Parker Som Price Charles Race Max Rosenberg Robert Rosenberg - 0- 340.00 Mrs. Josiah Wiener Mr. Sol Zoll BALANCE 35.00 25.00 250.00 15.00 100.00 75.00 Seymou, Rosenberg 300.00 Maxwell Ross 500.00 Sol Silverman 100.00 Eli Smith 150.00 Wm. Stern 200.00 $1,815.00 - 0- 0S 425.00 �FOUNDER AND INSPIRATIONAL LEADER PAUL M. WIENER 1955 1901 ROSTER OF PREVIOUS CHAIRMEN OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON PAUL M. Wl!:NER . 1941 -1 9 46 J. KELLY KAUFMAN 1946- 1947 HARRY S. BERMAN 1947-1948 SAMUEL LIPMAN 1948- 1949 HARRY A. FISHER 1949- 1950 FRANCIS N. FINE 1950- 1951 PAUL M. WIENER 1951 - 1952 HERMAN GROSSMAN 1952- 1953 ABE ASHENDORF 1953- 1954 TED NEUMER 1954- 1955 JOSEPH S. STRIFLING 1955- 1956 FRED STEIN . 1956- 1957 JOSIAH WIENER 1957-1958 MILTON STEINDLER 1958- 1959 LOUIS M. BERMAN 1959- 1960 �OFFICERS 1960 1961 HERMAN GROSSMAN Chairman LOUIS M. GROSSMAN 1st Vice Chairman JOEL WIENER 2nd Vice Chairman LEO S. ROSEN Treasurer MRS. SAMUEL LAWSON Secretary MRS. HERMAN GROSSMAN . Milk Fund Chairman TRUSTEES Jack Steindler Sam Klayf Dr. Arthur Greenberg Dr. Morris Teles Sam Lipman Dr. Morton Kantor Douglas Rosen Fred Stein Abe Ashendorf Eugene Fisher J. Kelly Kaufman Alan Oppenheimer Ted Neumer Max Rothschild Harry H. Berman Dr. Ralph August Richard Kaufman Edward Krause Dr. Philip Miller Robert Libner Milton Steindler Daniel Rapoport Mrs . Paul Wiener �ANNUAL REPORT UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREA T ER MUSKEGON 1961-1962 JOEL WIENER Chairman �MESSAGE FROM THE U.J.C. CHAIRMAN In this day and age of tremendous speed and scientific advancement, we of the Jewish faith are dealing with an archaic problem. That of helping our fellow Jews. This is not o new proble·m and with the passage of time it hos token many forms. We in the United States ore greatly blessed. We have the freedom and rights other Jews were unable to have. Israel is providing the rights we take for granted. We must help our fellow man; it is our duty and privilege. The resettlement of Jews released from Iron Curtain and other countries is costly. To accomplish this aim, UJA needs your help. As a member of UJC and our community, your participation, no matter how large or small, is necessary. Let all of us do our port to help restore the dignity of Jews all over the world. Joel Wiener, Chairman. �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Stateme nt of Re ceipts a nd Disburseme nts For ye ar e nded Jan. 21 , 1963 Cash in Bank, Nov. 30, 196 l Cash on Hand, Nov. 30, 196 l $ 915.80 1,142.90 Cash Received, 1961-62 14,859.80 Bonds Received 1961-62 2,000.00 Cash Received from previous year's pledges 185.00 $19,103.50 LESS DISBURSEMENTSUnited Jewish Appeal Other Allocations to Charities Audit and Annual Report Office Expense Notes Receivable Campaign Dinner Expense Secretary's Expense Transient Fund . $14,000.00 3,481.00 80.00 184.40 400.00 345.90 250.00 41.02 $18,782.32 $ 32 l. l 8 165.04 $ 486.22 Cash received and deposited on 1963 pledges Cash in Bank Jan. 21, 1963 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Allocations for 1962 tI United Jewish Appeal Hadassah Hebrew Universi ty & Technion Jewish National Fund $14,000.00 500.00 200 00 100.00 $14,800.00 Hebrew Union College -- Jerusa lem Union of American Hebrew Cong. - J.I .R. B'nai Brith Youth ServiceDropsie College Hillel Jewish Welfare Board Jewish Telegraphic Agency American Jewish Commit tee Jewish Theological Seminary, N.Y. Hebrew Theological College American Jewish Congress United Hias Service . . Synagogue Counci l of America Jewish Publication Society of America American Assn. of Jewish Education Anti -Defamation League Miscellaneous Contributions U. J. A. Scholarship Fund . $ 50.00 900.00 150.00 50.00 100.00 25.00 150.00 150.00 50.00 150.00 l 00.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 150.00 331 .00 200.00 2,681 .00 $17,481.00 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON NAME PLEDGED MILK FUND PAID Anonymous ............................. $ 100.00 Mr. &. Mrs. Abe Ashendorf ..... 500.00 Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ashendorf 150.00 Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Ashendorf 25.00 25.00 250.00 250.00 300.00 300.00 Mr. and Mrs. Max Ashendorf Dr. & Mrs. R. V. August ........ , ...... Mrs. Reeva Bank ..................... . Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bell .. . 50.00 $ 50.00 100.00 150.00 10.00 60.00 100.00 Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Berman 50.00 50.00 Mr. & Mrs. Harry Berman .... 100.00 10.00 110.00 Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Berman ... . . 25.00 10.00 35.00 Srs. Selma Cahn .................. . 15.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 David Cherin ......... , ................ . 10.00 10.00 Mrs, Rebecca Cwebel ......... •..• . ...• 10.00 10.00 Mr. & Mrs. Francis Fine ............. .. 200.00 200.00 Mr. ar.d Mrs. Eugene Fisher ..........• 100.00 100.00 Lorraine Friend ................... .... . 20.00 20.00 Mrs. Evelyn Galombeck ....... . 10.00 10.00 150.00 150.00 Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Greenberg Mr. & Mrs. Herman Grossman 1,350.00 Rachel, Laurie, Jeff Grossman 50.00 1,400.00 50.00 50.00 David Gudelsky ..............•....•..•. 100.00 100.00 Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Jaffe ............... . 400.00 400.00 Lynn, Kim, Douglas & Carson Jaffe .... . 50.00 50.00 Rabbi & Mrs, Stanley Kaplan ... .. .... . 50.00 50.00 200.00 200.00 75.00 75.00 Mr. and Mrs. Sam Klayf .. Dr. Morton & Mrs. Morris Kantor $ 550.00 100.00 Mrs. Jerome Cherin ................... . BALANCE l �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON PLEDGED NAME 1,700.00 . . .. . .. 350.00 75.00 . 50.00 50.00 . ················ 35.00 35.00 .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2S.00 25.00 .. ··················· 50.00 50.00 ' Mr. & Mrs. Edward Krause . . . . . . . . . . . or. Marie Keilen . . . . Mrs. Rose Lawson ' ' 10.00 ·········· ······ ········· 50.00 50.00 ······················ 350.00 350.00 200.00 200.00 Mr. & Mrs. Jack L ipman Ellen Lynn L ipman ··············· . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lipman . .... M r. and Mrs. Sanford s. . ... 100.00 ............ 35.00 Maremont Mrs. Sara Morgan 650.00 10.00 10.00 50.00 700.00 100.00 10.00 45.00 50.00 150.00 . ... .......... 100.00 Mr. & Mrs. Alan Oppenhe i mer 65.00 Miss Syl via .. ········ . . . . . . . . .. . . Paul .. ······· Daniel Rapaport ........... 6S.00 75.00 75.00 50.00 50.00 Mr. & Mrs. Ted Neumer Mr. & Mrs. 50.00 . ' . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 1,750.00 ···· · ······· Rosen . ....... . . 500.00 500.00 , 400.00 400.00 . 100.00 100.00 Mr. & Mrs. Leo Rosen Mrs. Harold Rosen ' .... Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Miss F lorence Rubinsky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Schankler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Sa m Shumacher ..... Harold, Judy & Ruth Shumacher Joseph Simon .. ......... Or. Irving Singer 50.00 . ·········· Mr. & Mrs. Don Romer 250.00 5.00 2,000.00 5.00 25.00 25.00 5.00 3.00 s.oo .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 150.00 150.00 ·········••·••········ 25.00 25.00 , BALANCE 10.00 ············ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Libner Hyman Lipman .. 425.00 .......... Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kaufman . . Judith Lawson PAID 1,800.00 100.00 Mr. & Mrs. J. Kelly Kaufman Mrs. Helen Kulka MILK FUND �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON NAME PLEDGED Mr. and Mrs. Joe Singer ........ . MILK FUND PAID 50.00 BALANCE 50.00 Mrs. Goldie Smith ............ .. •....... 100.00 Mr. &. Mrs. Fred Stein 164.00 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Steindler 200.00 200.00 Mr. &. Mrs. Milton Steindler 300.00 300.00 Dr. &. Mrs. Morris Teles .............. . 125.00 125.00 Mr, &. Mrs. Melvin VanDuren 25.00 100.00 36.00 200.00 10.00 35.00 Mrs. Paul Wiener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,000.00 2,000.00 Mrs. Josiah Wiener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . 1,100.00 1,100.00 Mr. and Mrs. Joel Wiener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900.00 900.00 51.80 51.80 United Jewish Charities Juniors $16,295.80 PREVIOUS UNPAID BALANCES $799.00 $16,859.80 799.00 235.00 $17,094.80 $17,094.80 $235.00 1963 PLEDGES: Ellis Chevlin ...•............. $ 25.00 Paul &. Margaret Elliott Perry Bacon 15.00 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fisher 500.00 100.00 Eugene Fisher (cash) .... 20.00 25.00 Mr. and Mrs. Jess Levin .. 100.00 500.00 Mr. and Mrs. James Price 100.00 Charles Race 15.00 Miss Florence Rubinsky .. . 100.00 Robert 75.00 Mr. and Mrs. Jake Schriber 100.00 100.00 Bernard Fisher James Metz Sam Price Rosenberg Seymour Rosenberg . . . . . . . . . . 300.00 Mr. and Mrs. Sam Singer Maxwell Ross .............•.. 500.00 U. J. C. Juniors Eli Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150.00 William S!ern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200.00 $1,905.00 ..... $ 40.00 45.04 �FOUNDER AND INSPIRATIONAL LEADER PAUL M . WIENER 1901 1955 ROSTER OF PREVIOUS CHAIRMEN OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON PAUL M. WIENER 1941-1946 J. KELLY KAUFMAN 1946-1947 HARRY S. BERMAN 1947-1949 SAMUEL LIPMAN 1948-1949 HARRY A. FISHER 1949-1950 FRANCIS N. FINE 1950-1951 PAUL M. WIENER 1951-1952 HERMAN GROSSMAN 1952-1953 ABE ASHENDORF 1953-1954 TED NEUMER 1954-1955 JOSEPH S. STRIFLING 1955-1956 FRED STEIN 1956-1957 JOSIAH WIENER 1957-1958 MILTON STEINDLER 1958-1959 LOUIS M. BERMAN 1959-1960 HERMAN GROSSMAN 1960-1961 JOEL WIENER 1961-1962 �U.J.C. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Joel Wiener Chairman Richard Kaufman Treasurer Mrs. Rose Lawson Secretary Abe Ashendorf Leo Rosen Milton Steindler Douglas Rosen Alan Oppenheimer Dr. Morris Teles Herman Grossman J. K. Kaufman Daniel Rapaport Dr. Morton Kantor Jack Steindler Lewis Jaffe Mrs. Paul Wiener Mox Roth sch iId Mrs. Josiah Wiener Harry H. Berman Miss Sylvia Paul Samuel Klayf Miss Florence Rubinsky Robert Libner Dr. Arthur Greenberg Arthur Bell Samuel Lipman �ANNUAL REPORT RICHARD KAUFMAN, CHAIRMAN UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 1963 - 1964 �MESSAGE FROM THE U. J. C. CHAIRMAN Dear Fellow Jew and Fellow Contributor, You and I occompl ished our goal in the 1964 campaign. We con find satisfaction and toke pride in this achievement. As Jews, we helped other Jews and helped ourselves. For example, contributions of $325 each transported a Jew from North Africa to Israel and provided for him or her while in transit; a contribution of $150 bought hot nourishing lunches for four school children in North Africa for the entire year; $450 provided six speakers from the Anti-Defamation League to speak at colleges and universities to refute anti-Jewish Arab propaganda; and a $1000 subsidy permitted a young Rabbi to finish his studies at the Hebrew Union College. Our job is not done. There ore still one million Jews abroad who exist only to be delivered to Israel. There are still Arab inciters in the United States who would destroy Israel. There ore still Ku Klux Klonners and Nazis who would destroy you and me. Therefore, with the satisfaction of having accomplished our goals in 1964 and having helped fellow Jews and ourselves: let us re-set our goals to the needs of this year. Let us thank God that we ore the charitable port of World Jewry who are able to contribute to the future. Dick Kaufman �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON Statement of Receipts and Disbursements For Year Ended April 12, 1965 Cash in Bank, February 7, 1964 Pledges Received 1964 . . . . . $ 1,267.95 16,812.00 $18,079.95 Cash received on previous year's pledges . . . . . . . . . Advance received on 1964-65 pledge Refund of Scholarship Check . 1,150.00 30.00 500.00 $19,759.95 LESS DISBURSEMENTS United Jewish Appeal Other Allocations to Charities Campaign Dinner . . . . Other Campaign Expenses Audit . . . . . . .. . Secretarial E~pense Office Expense . . . . . Transient Fund . . . . . $14,785.00 2,175.00 400.00 83.20 50.00 200.00 91.04 85.00 Total Disbursements Cash on Hand . . . . Cash in Bank April 12, 1965 . $17,869.24 250.00 250.00 1,640.71 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON Allocations for 1964 United Jewish Appeal . . . . . $1 4,785.00 Muskegon Chapter of Hadassah 225.00 Hebrew University & Technion . 200.00 $15,210.00 Union of American Hebrew Cong. 800.00 American Jewish Committee 100.00 American Jewish Congress 100.00 Anti-Defamation League . . 150.00 Hebrew Union College-Jerusalem H i llel 50.00 150.00 American Red Mogen David for Israel 25.00 Jewish Theological Seminary New York . . . . 150.00 Jewish Welfare Board . . . . 75.00 Synagogue Council of America 50.00 Jewish Chautauqua Society . 100.00 1,750.00 I Total Allocations . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1 6 ,960 .00 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON l PLEDGED Mr. & Mrs. Louis Aron . . .. . . $ MILK FUND PAID 40.00 40.00 Mr. & Mrs. Abe Ashendorf . . . 500.00 500.00 Mr. & Mrs. Max Ashendori , , , 250.00 250.00 Jerry Ashendorf . . . . . . . 3.00 3.00 Mr. & Mrs. Isadore Ashendorf . 25.00 25.00 Becky & Gilbert Ashendori . 5.00 5.00 Dr. & Mrs. Ralph August . . . . . 200.00 200.00 Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Becker . . . 200.00 200.00 Mr. & Mrs. Harry Berman . . . . 100.00 100.00 Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Berman . . . 50.00 50.00 Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Cherin . . . . 75.00 Mrs. Jerome Oherin . . . . . . 75.00 25.00 25.00 Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Cohen 50.00 50.00 Mr. Louis Darmstadter . . . 50.00 50.00 Mr. Harry Field . . . . . . . 20.00 20.00 Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Fisher . 150.00 150.00 Lorraine & Janet Friend . 25.00 25.00 Mrs. Warne·r Galombeck .. 10.00 10.00 Robert Galombeck . . . . 2.00 2.00 Mr. & BAL. Mrs. Robert GotJtleib . . . 25.00 25.00 Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Greenberg ... 250.00 250.00 Mr. & Mrs. Herman Grossman 1,000.00 1,000.00 Mr. & Mrs. Komm a Gudelsky 10.00 10.00 Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Gudelsky . 85.00 85.00 Roger Gudelsky . . . . . 15.00 15.00 Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Hawkins . . . 100.00 100.00 Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Jaffe . . . . . . 450.00 450.00 Dr. & Mrs. Morton Kantor . . . . 100 00 100.00 ) �I UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON PLEDGED MILK FUND Kaufman Amstore Foundation .. $2,500.00 Mr. & Mrs. Edward Krause PAID $2,500.00 75.00 75.00 Mrs. Helen Kulka . . . . 25.00 25.00 Mrs. Samuel Lawson . . . . 50.00 50.00 Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Levin . . . 100.00 100.00 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Libner . 250.00 250.00 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Libner . . . 225.00 225.00 Mr. & Mrs. Sam Lipman . . 700.00 700.00 Hyman Lipman . . . . . . . . . 150.00 150.00 Ben Marcus 100.00 100.00 ....... . Mr. & Mrs. Ted Neumer . . . . Mrs. Ted Neumer . . . . . . . 100.00 25.00 100.00 25.00 Mr. & Mrs. Alan Oppenheimer . Lee Oppenheimer . . . . 65.00 1.00 65.00 1.00 Mr. & Mrs. Albert Parker . 30.00 30.00 Alan Parker . . . . . . . 10.00 10.00 Mr. & Mrs. Jemes Price .. 40.00 40.00 Mr. & Mrs. Dan Rapoport . 100.00 100.00 1.00 1.00 Carla Rapoport . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Rosen 500.00 500.00 Mr. & Mrs. Leo Rosen . . . 1,500.00 1,500.00 Mrs. Leo Rosen . 100.00 100.00 Mrs. Harold Rosen . . . . . 500.00 500.00 Mrs. K. Rothschild . . .. 25.00 25.00 Mr. & Mrs Max Rothschild 85.00 85.00 Miss Florence Rubinsky . . . 100.00 100.00 Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Schrieber . 50.00 50.00 Mr. & Mrs. Sam Shumacher . 30.00 30.00 5.00 5.00 Harold, Judy, Ruth Shumacher BAL. �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON PLEDGED Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Singer . . $ MILK FUND 50.00 PAID $ 50.00 Mr. & Mrs. Sam Singer .. Mrs. Goldie Smith . . . . . . . 100.00 100.00 200.00 200.00 Mr. Joseph Simon . . . . . . . 100.00 100.00 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Steindler . 250.00 250.00 Mr. & Mrs. Milton Steindler . 300.00 Mrs. Milton Steindler . . . Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Steinman Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Stern . Dr. & Mrs. Morris Teles . Mr. & Mrs. Joel Wiener . Mrs. Josiah Wiener .. 300.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 100.00 100.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,250.00 1,250.00 Mrs. Josiah Wiener . Mrs. Paul Wiener . 2,000.00 2,000.00 U. J. C. Juniors . . . . . 44.00 44.00 36.00 36.00 $16,571.00 $241.00 $16,812.00 241.00 $16,812.00 BAL. �FOUNDER AND INSPIRAT IONAL LEADER PAUL M . WIENER 1955 1901 ROSTER OF PREVIOUS CHAIRMEN OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON PAUL M. WIENER 1941 - 1946 J. KELLY KAUFMAN 1946 - 1947 HARRY S. BERMAN 1947 - 1948 SAMUEL LIPMAN 1948 - 1949 HARRY A. 1949 - 1950 FISHER FRANCIS N. FINE 1950 - 1951 PAUL M. WIENER 1951 - 1952 HERMAN 1962 - 1953 GROSSMAN ABE ASHENDORF 1953 - 1954 TED NEUMER 1954 - 1955 JOSEPH S. STRIFLING 1955 - 1956 FRED STEIN 1956 - 1957 JOSIAH WIENER 1957 - 1958 MILTON STEINDLER 1958 - 1959 LOUIS M. BERMAN 1959 - 1960 HERMAN GROSSMAN 1960 - 1961 JOEL WIENER 1961 - 1962 ROBERT LIBNER 1962 - 1963 RICHARD KAUFMAN 1963 - 1964 �U. J. C. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Richard Kaufman Chairman Jack Steindler Vice-Chairman Dr. Morton Kantor Treasurer Mrs. Samuel Secretory Lawson Abe Ashendorf Alon Oppenheimer Isadore Ashendorf Daniel Rapoport Harry H. Berman Douglas Rosen Eugene Fisher Leo Rosen Dr. Arthur Greenberg Milton Steindler Herman Grossman Dr. Morris Teles Sylvia Poul Howkins Joel Wiener J. Kelly Kaufman Samuel Klayf Samuel Lipman Mrs. Josiah Wiener Mrs. Paul Wiener �ANNUAL REPORT JACK STEINDLER, CHAIRMAN UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 1965 .... �- ANNUAL REPORT ARTHUR H. GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 1966 �ANNUAL REPORT JACK STEINDLER, CHAIRMAN UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 1965 ". .. -- �MESSAGE FROM THE U.J. C. CHAIRMAN Dear Fellow Jew and Fellow Contributor Just a few days ago, as we observed Passover, we read the story of the Exodus. For those of us who are participants in a U .J .A drive, this is not just the retelling of an ancient event, for we realize that in almost every generation there is a new Exodus. But it is our generation that has been fortunate in helping to secure a land for those who must leave their "House of Bondage". I wish to thank each of you for the contributions that you have made during the past year, and will continue to make to our current campaign. Our task has not been completed, nor will it be as long as so many of our fellow Jews must wait in hostile lands for their chance to enter Israel. Jack Steindler �l UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON Statement of Receipts and Disbursement s For Year Ended March 22, 1966 Cash on Hand, April 15, 1965 . . . . Pledges Received 1965 . . . . . . S l 815.71 18,311.00 $20,126.71 LESS DISBURSEMENTS United Jewish Appeal . Other Allocations to Charities Printing Expense Audit & Legal Secretarial & Bookkeeping Expense . Office Expense . . . . Total Disbursements Cash on Hand March 22, 1966. $15,700.00 2 ,595.00 80.00 57.00 175.00 47.17 18, 654.17 $1,472.54 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON Allocations for 1965 United Jewish Appeal. . . . . Muskegon Chapter of Hadassah . Hebrew University & Technion . $15,700.00 150.00 100.00 $15 ,950.00 Union of American Hebrew Congregations American Jewish Committee American Jewish Congress Anti-Defamation League . . Council of Jewish Federation Hebrew Union College - Jerusalem. Hias . . . . . Hillel . . . . . . . . . . . . . Histraduth Ivrith . . . . . . . . American Red Mogen David for Israel Jewish Braille . . . . . . . . . . Jewish Chatauqua Society . . . . . Jewish Theological Seminary New York Jewish Welfare Board . . . . Relief & Subvention Synagogue Council of America . . . . Traverse City State Hospital Services . 700.00 150.00 100.00 150.00 50.00 100.00 150.00 150.00 20 .00 25.00 25 .00 100.00 100.00 150.00 50.00 25.00 300.00 2,345.00 Total Allocations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,295.00 �p ::JJ:J I UNITED JEWISH CHARI Tl ES OF GREATER MUSKEGON NAME OF CONTRIBUTOR AMOUNT PAID Mr. & Mrs. Abe Ashendorf . s Dr. & Mrs. Ralph August. 500.00 25.00 250.00 200.00 Mr. & Mrs. Harry Berman. 125.00 Mr. & Mrs. Louis Berman 50.00 Mr. & Mrs. Isadore Ashendorf. Mr. & Mrs. Max Ashendorf Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Cherin 5.00 25.00 10.00 100.00 Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Cohen 10.00 Mr. Louis Darmstadter. 50.00 50.00 20.00 Mr. & Mrs. Earl Brace. Mrs. Nathan Broutman. Mrs. Selma Cahn . Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Ennis Mr. Harry Field. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Fisher . 100.00 * 500.00 Mr. & Mrs. Leo Fonstein. 25.00 Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Fisher Mrs. Warner Galombeck Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Greenberg Mr. & Mrs. Herman Grossman . Mr. David Gudelsky . Mr. & Mrs. Komma Gudelsky Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Gudelsky Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Hawkins . Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Jaffe Mrs. Frances Kantor l J 10.00 250.00 750.00 200.00 10.00 100.00 100.00 450.00 25.00 'I �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON NAME OF CONTRIBUTOR AMOUNT PAID Dr. & Mrs. Morton Kantor $ Kaufman Amstore Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Edward Krause . 1 Mrs. He !en Kulka Mrs. Samuel Lawson J Mr. & Mrs. Jess Levin. Mr. & Mrs. Reuben Levy. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Libner Mr. Hyman Lipman Mr. & Mrs. Jack Lipman . Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Lipman . Mr. Ben Marcus. Mr. & Mrs. Ted Neumer Mr. & Mrs. Alan Oppenheimer. Lee Oppenheimer . Mr. & Mrs . Albert Parker. Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Price . Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Rapoport Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Rosen . Mr. & Mrs. Leo Rosen . Mrs. Harold Rosen Rabbi Phillip Rosenberg. Mrs. Benno Rothschild '! Mr. & Mrs. Max Rothschild. Miss Florence Rubinsky. 125.00 3,000.00 75.00 35.00 50.00 75.00 15.00 250.00 50.00 225.00 750.00 100.00 125.00 65.00 2.00 30.00 100.00 100.00 500.00 1,850.00 600.00 25.00 25.00 90.00 125.00 Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Schrieber. SO.OD Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Shumacher. 30.00 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON NAME OF CONTRIBUTOR Mr. Joseph Simon . . . . AMOUNT PAID $ 120.00 Mr . & Mrs. Joseph Singer 25.00 50.00 Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Singer 50.00 Mrs. Alexander Smith . . 200.00 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Steindler 300.00 Dr. Irving Singer . . . . Michael Steindler . 5.00 Mr. & Mrs. Milton Steindler. . Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Stern . . . 500 .00 25.00 Dr. & Mrs. Maurice Stromberg. 25.00 100.00 Dr. & Mrs. Morris Teles . Mr. & Mrs. Joel Wiener 1,000.00 Mrs. Josiah Wiener 1,250.00 Mrs. Paul Wiener . 2,200.00 44.00 U. J C. Juniors 40.00 Anonymous . . $ 18,341.00 * *$30.00 of this amount pre-paid during previous year Pledges Unpaid as of March 21, 1966. . . . . . . . $365.00 . �FOUNDER AND INSPIRATIONAL LEADER PAUL M. WIENER 1955 1901 ROSTER OF PREVIOUS CHAIRMEN OF United Jewish Charities Of Greater Muskegon PAUL M. WIENER . . J . KELLY KAUFMAN. HARRY S. BERMAN SAMUEL LIPMAN . HARRY A. FISHER. FRANCIS N. FINE . PAUL M. WIENER . HERMAN GROSSMAN . ABE ASHENDORF . . TED NEUMER . . . . JOSEPH S. STRIFLING . FRED STEIN . . . . JOSIAH WIE NER . . . MIL TON STEINDLER . LOUIS M. BERMAN . . HERMAN GROSSMAN . JOEL WIENER . . . . ROBERT LIBNER . . RICHARD KAUFMAN . JACK STEINDLER . . 1941 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 ~ 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 �U. J.C. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jack Steindler . . . Chairman Dr. Arthur Greenberg Vice-Chairman Dr. Morton Kantor. . Treasurer Mrs. Samuel Lawson Secretary Abe Ashendorf Alan Oppenheimer Isadore Ashendorf Daniel Rapoport Harry Berman Douglas Rosen Eugene Fisher Leo Rosen Dr. Arthur Greenberg Milton Steindler Herman Grossman Dr. Morris Teles Sylvia Paul Hawkins Joel Wiener J. Kelly Kaufman Mrs. Josiah Wiener Samuel Klay£ Mrs. Paul Wiener Samuel Lipman ., �-ANNUAL REPORT ARTHUR H. GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 1966 �MESSAGE FROM THE U.J.C. CHAIRMAN Dear United Jewish Charities Supporters: We, the Jewish people of Muskegon, have joined in the past with the great Anurican Jewish Com!llunit:, in cOIIl1litting our name, and our strength to the leadership of Jewish causes . this comru.t.niant is as crucial today as it was in tho past. The tasks we face as Jews and the dangers that surround us must al.Nays be met with exceptional courage and sacrifice. Once more, this :,ear, as always before, we have fulfilled the obligations which we !reel:, sought and willingly took upon ourselves, We ma:, never see those 'Whom we have benefited, but our lives will be hawier tor having made theirs ~ppior , Let us lend our continuing support to the new drive. lie Jews have a conaion glory 1n the past. Let us have a co!llll\on will in the future , Dr. Arthur H, Greenberg �UNITED JE".,ISH CHARITIF.S OF GRE&TER MUSKEGON Statemnt of Receipts and Disbursements For Year Ended February 15, 1967 Cash on Hand April l, 1966 • .$ 1,472.54 1966 Pledges Received , 16,026.66 1965 Pledges Received 50,00 ~.... tery Association 1 1400,00 Total Receipts $18,91,9,40 LESS DISBURSEMENTS United Jewish Appeal Other Al.locations to Charities , Printing Expense • Audit & Legal , , Sacre tarial & Bookkeeping Expense ,$15 ,800.00 2,395. 00 105,00 65.00 200,00 Office & Postage Expense 46, 94 Transient • • • , • • • J.50 Victory Dinner & Invitations Total Disbursemnts Bank Balance February 15, 1967 Checks on hand 2/15/67 265.45 $18,!180,89 68,51 l 400, 00 t1,l6a. s1 �UtlI'l'ED J£',, ISII CH.JUTI!:S OF ORUTER MUSKEGO! illoca tions for 1966 United Jewish Appeal • • • • Muskegon Chapter of Hadassah . .sis,600.oo 1$0.00 Hebrev University & Technion 100.00 Union of American Hebrew Congrecat1ons 100.00 Aa:lrtcan Jewish Ccoaittoe 150,00 imorican Je,isb Conft"ss 100.00 Anti-Defamation Lea~ • . .. . . . . . . Federated Council ot Jewish Institutions Hebrew Union College - Jeru.sale• 150.00 so.oo 100,00 Hias , iso.oo 11.illel 150,00 Histraduth Ivrith 20. 00 Amarican Red Xogen David for Israel 25.00 Jewish Braille • • • • • 2$.00 Jewish Chatauqua Society 100.00 Jewish 'lheological Se:ninary Now York 100.0~ , .._ _...:.~t: '11elfare ]$0,00 Boarci Rabbical Subvention so.oo Synagogue Council ot America 25.00 l'.ebrew Cnion College - Cincir.nati '16,0SO.oo 100.00 ; 2,us.00 Total Allocations • • • • • , , , , , •• , , , • , , , , $111,195,00 �UNireD J&IISH CHARines OF OREA'!ER KUSKEG<ll AY.OONT PLEDG&D NA.'IE OF CON'lRIBUTllR $ Mr. and r.rs. Abe &shendor! l'.r. and Hrs . Isadore Ashendorf 500.00 30.00 Mr. Ind !',rs. l'.ax Asbandor! • 250.00 Dr. & Hrs. Ralph August • 200. 00 Mr . and Mrs. Harry Ben,an 125.00 50. 00 Mr. and Mrs . Louis Berman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Br~ & Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Br~ 35 .00 l'.r. and Mrs. Howard Bruelbeck • • • • 12.00 llrs. Audrey Cahill 10. 00 !'.rs. Selaa Calm 10.00 l'.r. and l'.r~. Jerome Cherin 25 . 00 !'.r. & Mrs. Jack Chevlin 10.00 l'r . Louis Darlt:ltadter ,50.00 50. 00 Kr. and Mrs . H~rbert Ennis 20.00 l'.r. Harry Field •• 100. 00 and >;rs . Eupene Fisher 2.s.00 Mr. and !'.rs. Leo t'onstein • 21.s.oo Dr. and Mrs . Arthur Greenberg Mr. and Mr•. Hennan Grosaan , • • .soo.oo l·'.r. David Gudelslcy 200.00 Mrs. Koma Gudelsky 20. 00 l'.r. and Mrs. •:arv1.n Gudelslcy Mr. and Mrs. Ralph HavldmJ •:r. \ 100.00 Mrs. Nathan Broutun • • • • • • • • • •'.r . ) 100. 00 50.00 and !·'.rs. Levis Ja!te 450.00 Mrs . Morris Kantor • • • 25 . 00 Dr. and Mrs . l'.orton Kantor 12.s.oo ) ) �UNimD JE',,ISH CHARITES CF <ru:.T:::R rn;:c:;;01 .l.'la.l!IT f'LEIX)i:l) !Cau!n,an FoUDdation • Y.r, and Mrs. Sa,.,-1 llayf Mr. and Y.rs. Ed>1ard Krause Mrs. Samuel La>1aon • • •• Yr . and >:rs. Jeu Lenn • Hr. and >:rs. Reuben Levy • !ir. and Mrs. Robert Libne r Mr. and 1-'.rs. Jack "1paan • Hr. and Mrs. S8111uel Lipman Mr-. Ben Marcua • • • • • • !'.r. and !'.rs. Ted lie..er • • • Mr. and Mrs • .llan Oppenheimer !'.r. and l·:rs • .llbert Parker • • Y.r. and Mrs . Sa:,uel frice •• >:r. &nd Yrs. Daniel Rapoport Mr. and l'.rs. Douglas Rosen Mr. and Y.rs. Leo Rosen • • 50.00 85.00 50, 00 75.00 2$.00 2$0. 00 22$. 00 750. 00 150.00 • 150.00 6$.00 J0.00 100.00 125.00 500.00 1800 .oo !'.rs. Harold Rosen • • , 600.00 Rabbi Phillip Rosenberg 2$.00 l'.rs. Benno Rothschild • Hr. and Hrs. Max Rothschild Xiss Florence .,ubinall:7 • • • '\ .$J,ooo.oo 2$.00 100.00 100.00 Hr. and Mrs. Jacob Schrieber so.oo Mr. Joseph Saon •• 120.00 Dr. Irrinv Sin€9r • 2$.00 Mr. ar,cl Mrs, Joseph ~~er so.oo �UNiml JEWISH CH.lRITlES CF GRZA.'!ER Y.USKEOON N.&.ME OF Cet; '!RIEU TCR &!-'CUNT FLEDGED Mr. and t:rs. Sal!luel Singer $ 50.00 !'.rs. Alexander Smith • • • 200. 00 r:r. and >:rs. Jack Steindler 325. 00 l'r. and l'rs . l!ilton Steindler 500. 00 . . .. . l'r, and Mrs. Herbert Steinr>an 1".r, and "'rs. Bernard Stern :'r, and l'rs . 50.00 50.00 illi8JII Stern 100.00 so.oo Dr. and t!rs . l'.aur1ce Stror,berg Dr. and 1-'.rs. >:orris Teles • • 100.00 t:r. David Wiener • • • • 10.00 t:r. and Mrs. Joel Wiener 1,000. 00 rrs. Josiah ,:1ener l,250, XJ t:rs. Paul "iener 2,200 . 00 U. J. C. Juniors 34, 86 Anonymous • • • • 40.00 Pled~ s Unpaid as of rebruary 15, 1967 Total Dues Collected •••••• Less Checks on Rand • • • • • • Receipts frM Dues Collected and lleposi ted Unpaid l:ote Receivable • • • Previous Years I Unpaid Dues .$1sOO,OO 1965 Dues Paid During 1966: • 27S.oo 50. 00 $17,831.86 405 , 00 $17,426.86 1,400.00 $16,02{;.86 ... �FCl'NDER .&ND DiSFIRATIC!W. WllER PAUL M, WIENER 1901 1955 ROS'IER CF 1-xt."\'lCUS CHURY.E!i CF UNITED JEWISH CIWllTIES OP G.U'!ER !:USKEGCN PAUL M, •IDIER • , J. KKLLY UUFl'.AJI • , 1941 - 191'6 • 1946- 191'7 1WU!Y S. oifYAll • 1947- 191'8 SA>:UiJ. Lll'l'.J.N , , 1948 - 19119 HARRI A. FISHER • 1949 - 1950 f'RlliCIS II . FM • 1950 - 1951 PA!,1. M, ;.'IE!,'ER , 1951 - 1952 HERl".All GROSSMAII • 1952 - 1953 .lBE &SP.E?IDORF , • 1953 - 1951' n;o !IEUMER , • JOSZPH S. STRil'LING • 195h - 19$5 • 1955 - 1956 FRED STEIN •• • 1956 - 1957 JOSWI wIEN::R • 1957 - 1958 ~IL TOIi S'IEI!IILER • • 1958 - 1959 LOUIS M. BERl'.All , , , 1959 - 1960 HKRIWi GliOSSl-:&N . • 1960 - 1961 ·•m'ER • • • 1961 - 1962 ROBERT LIENER , , 1962 - 1963 RICHARD uunwi • • • 1963 - 1964 JotL JI.Cl S1!:I!IILER • • 1965 ARTHUR C2UEIIBERG • 1966 �U. J. C. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Art.bur Greenberg Chairman Dr. Morton Kantor Vice-Chain>an Mr . Lewis Ja!fe • Treasurer Y.rs. Samuel Lawson • • Secretary Abe Ashendorf ilan Oppenhelll9r Isadore Ashendorf Max Rothschild Hannan GrossJIWI Douglas Rosen Marvin Gmelslcy Leo Rosen Richard Ka.uflnan Jack Steindler Jacob l'l. Kaufman Milton Steindler Jess Levin Joel Wiener Robe rt Libner Mrs. Josiah Wiener Jack Lipman Mrs. Paul Wiener Samuel Lipman • ��.. SUGGESTION .. THE PAGES IN THIS CARSON SCRAP BOOK ARE MADE OF HEAVY WEIGHT PAPER, NOT ONLY FOR GREATER STRENGTH BUT TO AVOID WRINKLING AND CURLING AS MUCH AS ~OSSIBLE WHEN CLIPPINGS ARE MOUNTED WITH LIBRARY PASTE. IF YOU WISH TO BE SURE THAT THE PAGES REMAIN PERFECTLY FLAT, WE SUGGEST MOUNTING WITH RUBBER CEMENT WHICH YOU CAN BUY FROM ANY STATIONER. ADDITIONAL CARSON SCRAP BOOKS, IDENTICAL WITH THIS ONE, SHOULD BE ORDERED FROM 0. 8. CARSON 420 LEXINGTON AVENUE NEW YOIIK. N. Y. ��MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN CONGRATULATIONS, MUSKEGON JEWRY! Your generosity has saved over 25 lives this past year. Yes, 1957 was a refugee year - with more than 100,000 Jewish men, women and children facing disaster and death. To save a single refugee costs $1000.00. This is the average amount needed to see him through his first year - to resettle him, house him, and start him on the road to self-support in Israel or any free land. Through your unselfish contributions, you have shown your true way of life. As my administration comes to an end, all of our funds collected, ( except for a small customary working balance,) have either been expended or ear-marked. Thus we are financially depleted, but spiritually enriched by having expended and allocated generously to the support of the United Jewish Appeal and the other charities as detailed in this report. Now my successor finds himself with no carry over of funds, and therefore, he too must have the same financial support you so generously gave to save lives during my campaign. In all humbleness, I give thanks to my Co-Chairman, Secretary, and Trustees for their untiring efforts in wholly supporting this campaign throughout the year. Special thanks to Mr. U. J. C. himself, Mr. Leo Rosen, our dedicated treasurer. Thanks, Mrs. Robert Rosenberg and your committee, for a job well done. I should like to close this message with this thought: Only if Muskegon and American Jewry will it, can inhumanity be answered with humanity. Only if YOU will it, can lives be saved, not lost. May God bless you. Frederick W. Stein, Chairman 1956-57 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Stalement of Receipts and Disbursements For Year Ended November 30, 1957 J $ 3,265.85 Cash on Hand Nov. 30, 1956 Undeposited Checks and Bonds, Nov. 30, 1956 Payments Received 1956-57 Pledges: Bonds $ 1,672.50 Checks 29,970.50 3,915.00 31,643.00 $38,823.85 LESS DISBURSEMENTS: Allocations to Charities $34,325.00 Dinners and Banquets 509.92 Office Expense . 137.00 50.00 Audit Petty Cash, Transit Fund . 40.00 35.00 250.00 Addressograph Secretarial Expense 403.50 Loan #1 Loan :ii: 2 175.00 35,925.42 2,898.43 Bonds for Israel on Hand $ 1,500.00 Undeposited Checks . 4,320.00 75.00 Undeposited Cash 5,895.00 Bank Overdraft Nov. 30, 1957 . $ 2,996.57 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Allo cations 1956-1957 TO ISRAEL: United Jewish Appeal Hadassah • Hebrew University & Technion 1955-56 . Hebrew University & Technion 1956-57 . Jewish National Fund $29,000.00 1,000.00 400.00 400.00 100.00 $30,900.00 OTHER: *Union American Hebrew Cong. 1955-56. American Assoc. for Jewish Education B'nai Brith Nat'I Youth Service Brandeis University Dropsie College . Jewish Welfare Board Bellefaire Jewish Telegraph Agency Joint Defense Appeal Jewish Theological Seminary of N.Y. Hebrew Theological College Jewish Consumptive Relief Hospital National Jewish Children's Home Histcdruth lvrith Bitzaron National Jewish Hospital of Denver Hillel Yeshiva College American Jewish Congress . United Hias Service . Synagogue Council of America The Zionist Council . Jewish Publication Society of America $ 600.00 25.00 100.00 400.00 100.00 125.00 100.00 50.00 750.00 100.00 100.00 150.00 150.00 25.00 25.00 150.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 $ 3,425.00 ,;,p"'' of SI ,200.00 earmarked but 110/ $34,325.00 disbursed from 1955-56 cnmpaign. �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November 30 , 1957 PLEDGED NAME Anonymous ······················ $ ························ Mrs. Tony Aron Jocob Ashendorf ·············· Abe Ashendorf 500.00 Mrs. Abe Ashendorf 300.00 Mrs. Ida Ashendorf ••••••••n•• 50.00 Max Ashendorf -··············· 250.00 Or. Ralph August ············ 200.00 lsodore Ashendorl -0-0- 100.00 -0- 50.00 50.00 -0- 20.00 300.00 -0- 500.00 -0- 100.00 100.00 -0- 50.00 350.00 -0- 5.00 50.00 150.00 25.00 Mrs. Reva Bank ................ 210.00 BALANCE 36.50 100.00 280.00 PAID $ 36.50 ················ ················ SPECIAL SURVIVAL 21 o.oo Mrs. Louis Aron ················ Tony Aron MILK FUND 25.00 55.00 -0- 250.00 -0- 400.00 -0- 25.00 -0- 125.00 -0- Arthur Bell ······················ 100.00 Louis. M. Berman ············ 250.00 250.00 -0- ·········-········ 25.00 25.00 -0- ·················· 25.00 Noth an Broutmon ············ 25.00 25.00 -0- ··········--···-······ 10.00 10.00 -0- Or. Seymour Cane . ........... 25.00 25.00 -0- 10.00 -0- 25.00 25.00 -0- 300.00 300.00 -0- Jack Chevlin 50.00 50.00 -0- Louis Oarmstadter 75.00 75.00 -0- Andrew 50.00 50.00 -0- 10.00 -0- Horry Berman Hy Braverman Selma Cohn 10.00 David & Elsie Cane -······· Ellis Chevlin Robert Cherin ················--·· ·················· ···················· ----········ Epstein ················ 10.00 Rebecca Epstein ······•········· Harry Field Harry fisher ······················ ···················· 20.00 Hyman Friedman ············ 1,500.00 750.00 250.00 Mrs. Harry Fisher ············ Hernord Fisher ·········•······ 25.00 100.00 15.00 10.00 20.00 -0- 750.00 1,500.00 250.00 -0- 100.00 -0- 25.00 -0-0- Or. Arthur Greenberg ······ 175.00 25.00 200.00 Hermon Grossman •··········· 1,000.00 1,200.00 2,200.00 -0- Louis Grossman ············--·· 500.00 1,000.00 200.00 1,300.00 100.00 -0- Mrs. Hermon Grossman 100.00 Jeff, Lourie & Rochel Grossman 100.00 ········ 100.00 1 �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Schedule of Pledges for Year Ended November JO, 19 57 NAME r I PLEDGED MILK FUND PAID BALANCE Mr. & Mn. M. S. Gudelsky 40.00 20.00 20.00 Oscar Gudelsky .. 100.00 50.00 50.00 Kamma Gudelsky David Gudelsky Meyer Jacobs Soul Jacobson ... 10.00 10.00 -0- 200.00 200.00 -0- 25.00 25.00 -0- 375.00 375.00 -0- 60.00 -0- 3,500.00 -0- 60.00 Dr. Marie Keilin 1,500.00 J. K. Kaufman Mrs. J. K. Kaufman .......... .... Samuel Klay! 2,000.00 100.00 300.00 1,000.00 100.00 -0- 600.00 700.00 Mrs. Saro Klein 200.00 200.00 -0- Sigmund Kulka 200.00 200.00 -0- 50.00 -0- Mrs. Sigmund Kulka ........ ............... 50.00 50.00 25.00 75.00 - 0- Samuel Lawson 60.00 15.00 75.00 -0- Jess Levin ...... 100.00 20.00 120.00 - 0- 36.50 -0- Edward Krouse Lourie, Mimi & Jereme Levine 36.50 Reuben levy .... Jack Lipman 500.00 ..... 100.00 .. Mrs. Sam Lipman 1,500.00 ............ Mr. & Mrs. Jame, Metz .... Herman Mendel.an 20.00 Som Price Betty Price ....... .. -0- 2,500.00 -0- 50.00 -0- 25.00 25.00 50.00 150.00 25.00 5.00 -0- 425.00 -0- 50.00 -0- 25.00 -0- 50.00 100.00 350.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 -0100.00 500.00 Elizabeth Rose .................. Mr. & Mrs. lea Rosen ··-· Harold Rosen .. -0- 10.00 425.00 .......... ·······••·· Fred Radell .... 150.00 50.00 ....... Howard Pearlman 50.00 5.00 Mrs. Ted Neu mer Albert Park er ... -0- 1,000.00 Ted Neu mer .... Sylvia Poul 1,000.00 50.00 130.00 - 0- 500.00 10.00 Ellen Lynn Lipman ............ Sam Lipman 25.00 25.00 Hyman Lipman j SPECIAL SURVIVAL 500.00 -0- 100.00 100.00 -0- 100.00 450.00 -0- 15.00 15.00 -0- 50.00 1,500.00 2,550.00 -0- 1,500.00 2,000.00 500.00 ---- - ----- �UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES Schedule of Pledges for Yea r Ended November 30 , 19S7 NAME PLEDGED Oouglos Rosen •............... MILK FUND SPECIAL SURVIVAL 125.00 Jeff, 80rb0r0 & More Rosen ................. 100.00 200.00 Mox Rosenberg PAID BALANCE 125.00 -0- 100.00 -0- 200.00 -0- 100.00 -0- Robert Rosenberg 100.00 Maxwell Rou ~00.00 50.00 250.00 -0- 50.00 25.00 75.00 -0- Mox Rothschi ld Arthur, Steven & Lindo Rothschi ld 10.00 -0- 25.00 25.00 -0- 100.00 100.00 -0- Mox Shumocher 75.00 75.00 -0- Som Shumocher .. 10.00 10.00 -0- 110.00 110.00 -0- 10.00 Cho,. Rubinsky Florence Rubinsky Jacob Schreiber Mrs. Mox Schubb 25.00 35.00 -0- Sol Silverman ..... 100.00 100.00 -0- Joseph Simon ... 150.00 150.00 -0- Dr. Irving Singer 25.00 30.00 -0- Eli Smith ........ 750.00 750.00 -0- Wm. Stern .....••.•............• 100.00 100.00 -0- Fred Stein 250.00 500.00 -0- ··············· 5.00 100.00 150.00 50.00 Frances Steindler ..•.......... 50.00 -0- 450.00 -0- ........ Steindler ... 300.00 ,so.oo 250.00 -0- ...... 500.00 500.00 -0- 250.00 -0- 125.00 -0-0- Milton Steindler ·Jock & Irene 10.00 Mr. Joseph Strifling . Mrs. Joseph Strifling ... Dr. Morris Teles .......... .. .... 150.00 250.00 125.00 ··········· 10.00 5.00 15.00 ... ······• ... Mrs. Josiah Wiener . ...... 1,000.00 1,500.00 2,500.00 -0- 80.00 -0-0- Melvin VonDuren Josiah Wiener Mr. & Mrs. Joel Wiener .... Mrs. Poul Wiener . ....... 80.00 50.00 25.00 75.00 1,250.00 250.00 1,500.00 10.00 Temple B'noi lsroel Youth .. Chos. Yoker .................... 40.00 $19,720.00 $1,983.00 $ 14,260.00 - 0- 10.00 -0- 40.00 -0- $31,64 3.00 $ 4,320.00 ! �\ December 3, 1957 United Jewish Charities, Muskegon, Michigan. Gentlemen: Pursuant to your request, I have audited the books and records of the UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES, of Muskegon, Michigan, for the year ended November 30, 1957, and submit, herewith, my report on my findings. The books were accurately kept and were in balance at the year end. Included in the report are the following: Statement of Receipts and Disbursements. Statements of Charitable Allocations. Schedule of pledges for various funds. Balance sheet as at November 30, 1957. Cash on hand consisted of checks collected subsequent to the last deposit, some of which are post dated, and ore to be deposited within the next few days. Bonds in the amount of S1500 were received on account of pledges and are being held for disposition. During the year the prior pledge of Mike Goldberg in the amount of $50.00 was cancelled. In my opinion, according to the accepted principles of accounting, the attached statements and schedules truly reflect your operations for the year ended November 30, 1957, and your financial condition as of that date. Thanking you for this opportunity to again serve you, am, Respectfu I ly yours, WALTER A. DIXON. Certified Public Accountant. �FOUNDER AND INSPIRATIONAL LEADER PAUL M. WIENER 1901 1955 ROSTER OF PREVIOUS CHAIRMEN OF UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON PAUL M. WIENER . 1941 -1 946 J. KELLY KAUFMAN 1946-1947 HARRY S. BERMAN 1947-1948 SAMUEL LIPMAN 1948-1949 HARRY A. FISHER 1949-1950 FRANCIS N. FINE 1950-1951 PAUL M. WIENER 1951-1952 HERMAN GROSSMAN 1952-1953 ABE ASHENDORF 1953- 1954 TED NEUMER 1954-1955 JOSEPH S. STRIFLING 1955-1956 �mhr fflullrtin of <!Longregalion ID'nai ~srnel MUSKEGON. MICHIGAN 5710 I • SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 1949 he Rabbi, Officers and Board of Trustees of Temple B'nai Israel extend New Year greetings to the entire congregation. May God gi·ant that in the New Year we and a.11 mankind may be fret! from worry, sickness and mishap. �SCHEDULE OF SERVICE FOR SUCCOTH October 8 and 9th. Saturday and Sunday, first two day~ of Succoth. Friday, October 7th Traditional Evening Service 7 ::JO P.M COMMUNITY SERVICE 8:15 P.M Saturday, October 8th Traditional 1\1orning Service 8::11) A.l\L Traditional Evening Service 6:30 P.M. Sunday, October 9th Traditional Morning Service 8:30 A.1\1. The Bulletin of C-Ongregalloo U-nal Israel Is published monthly from Septmnb<!r \<l July. Tem1>le Telephone 2-2702 Samuel Umen Rabbi 1949-0FFICERS-1949 Paul M. Wiener President 1st Vice President Sam Lipman 2nd Vice President Harry S. Berman Treasurer Reuben Berman Financial Secretary Han-y H. Berman Secretary Rose Lawson SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR THE HIGH HOLY DAYS 1949-1950 - 5710 Rosh Hashonnah-Saturday and Sunday, September 24th and 25th. Friday Evc.ning, September 236 :00 P.1\1. Traditional Maariv Service (In small Chapel.) Formal Community Service 8 :00 P.M. (In large Chapel.) Saturday, September 24th-1st day of Rosh Hashonnah Traditional morning service 8 ::30 A.1\1. (Seba charis) 10:00 A.M. Reading of the Scroll 11:00 A.M. Formal Community Service Sermon End of Service 12 :45 P.M. Saturday Afternoon-September 24th Traditional Mincho Service 5 :15 P.M. Traditional Maariv Service 6 :01) P.M. Sunday, September 25th~2nd day of Rosh Hashonnah. Traditional morning service (Seba charis) 8 :30 A.M. Reading of the Scroll 10 :00 A.1\-1. Se1·mon Sounding of the Shofar (ram's horn) 11 :20 A.~[. Traditional Musaf Service 11 :30 A.M. End of Service 12 :45 P.M. Sunday Afternoon-September 25th Traditional Mine ho Service 5 :15 P.M. Traditional Maariv Service 6 :00 P.M. YOM KIPPUR Yorn Kippur-Monday, October 3, 1949 Sunday Evening, October 2nd. Traditional Kol Nidrei Service _ .. 6 :00 P.M. (In small Chapel) Formal Community Kol Nidrei 8:00 P.l\I. Service -Sermon:\Tonday Morning, October 3rd Traditional morning service 8:00 A.M. (Seba charis) Reading of the Scroll 10:00 A.M. Traditional Yizkor Service 10:45 A.M. Formal Community Service 11 :15 A.1\1. -Sermon1:15 P.M. Recess Traditional Musaf Service 1 :30 P.M. Junior Service 3 :lfi P.M. Traditional Afternoon (l\Iincho) Service 3:45 P.M. Community Memorial Service 4:30 P.1\-1. Neilah (Closing Service) 5:00 P.M End of Service 6:00 P.M. HASHONNAH RABAH - OCTOBER 14 Friday, October 14th Traditional Morning Sl.'rvicc 8 :30 A.M. SHMINI A TZERES (8th DAY SUCCOTH) OCTOBER 15th Friday Evening, October 14 Traditional Service 7 :31) P.M. COMMUNITY MEMORIAL SERVICE 8:15 P.M. Saturday, October 15th Traditional Morning Service 8 ::30 A.M. YIZKOR 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 15th CHILDREN'S SIMCHATH TORAH PARTY 4:00 P.M. Traditional Simchath Torah Service 6:30 P.M. SIMCHATH TORAH Sunday, October 16th Traditional Morning Service 8:30 A.1\1. ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 1949 - 1950. (5710) OPENING SESSIONS ;;;unday School, Sunday, September 18. 10:00 Hebrew School, l\Ionday, October 24, -1 :O(J Adult Hebrew, i\fondav, October 24 1 :00 Bible Study, Wednesday, October 26, 8: L5 a.m p.m. p.m. p.m. SIMCHATH TORAH PARTY On Saturday afternoon, October 15, 4 :30 p.m., t'. ere will be a Simchath Torah party for the children of our Religious School. 'l he !{.abbi will explain the nature of the celebration, the children will march in the Torah parade and then receive a special treat from Sisterhood. OUR FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS The Jewish festivals in their traditional forms, take the Jew year by year, through all the im~ortant period$ of J•e~vish hisory. At Passover he lives through the Exodus "as if he himself went out of ,Egypt";_ at Succoth he makes the juurney throug.1 the wilderness, at Shevuoth he receives the Law. on the various fast days, culminating on Tisha Be' Av, he passes through alI the peop!e's wars down to the Destruction of the 8cconrl Temple, at Hanuccah he wins again the victorv of the people against its attackers and of Judaism over Hellenism. And he who sees all this again year after ye~,. ca"n'>• bnt root himself deeply in his people and strengthen his dete1·mination to bring the renewed State of Israel to fruition, and to continue all the bright trends of our original culture. Even the Jew who is far from Jewish tradition will admit that we would have been lost had we not held to these tracliions through the thousands of years of exile. -2- �THE NEW YEAR The New Year festival is far other than the mere opening day, according to the olden ,Tewish reckoning, of another ye,ar in the flight of time. Unlike the New Year celebrations of many ancient and modern nations, the Jewish New Year is not a time of revelry. It is a solemn season of self-examination and self judgment in th<> life of the Jew. Scripture prescribes a special symbolic rite for this day, the sounding of the ram's horn, the SHOF AR. Whoever has once heard during the New Year service the shrill notes 01 this oldest of wind instruments will never forget them. And the meaninia- of this ceremony to the worshippers who listen to these notes in solemn awe is as stirring as the sounds them-• selves. Since days immemorial , the sounding of the ram's h0l'n on the New Year has been interpretod in Israel as the clarion call to repentance and spiritual renewal, saying: "Awake, ye sleepers! Be not of those who miss realities in their hunt after shadows. Consider your deeds: purify your hearts. There is an Eye that seeth all things: the,re is an Ear that heareth all things. There is a heavenly Judge with whom is no unrighteousness, nor forgetfulness, nor respect of persons." And on the High Festivals the Jew thinks not only of himself, but of peace and blessedness for all mankind. In the most ancient and solemn part of the services, both of the New Year and of the Day of Atonement, he prays God to hasten the time when the mighty shall be just and the just mighty; when al) the children of men shall form one hand of brotherhood; when national arrogance and oppression shalJ have passed away, like so much smoke from the earth. -JOSEPH H. HERTZ -Chief Rabbi of British Empire ( 1872-1946) A MESSAGE FROM OUR RABBI The year just t~ded was a test year. Through the will and determination of the Jewish people everywhere, the D. P. camps have well nigh be-1en evaeuated. Thousands of our brethren have been given a new Je.ise on life in their new home, Palestine. The Israelis have proved to the worlJ by their ability and wisdom that they can carry on as a free and indeptvtdent nation. While there are still many pressing problem~ facing the Israeli government and the Israeli peopTei as a whole, we are confident nevertheless, that given time, they will go from strength to strength. For our own local community, the year past was also a challenge. Our program called for vision, courage, effort and a stronia- will for execution of same. The year being over, we can say with a smile the work was done and donE' well. Now we stand at the threshold of the New Year. More, much more is expected of us in the New Year. Only by doing better in the days ahead, shall we know that we are progres~ing. We have met the challenge before, with God's help and a combined effort we can can do it again. Rabbi Samuel Umen BEGINNERS' CLASSES IN HEBREW Parents who are planning to register their children in the Heb1'0W School are asked to do so at the Temple Office. before October 24. A beginner's class in Hebrew for Adults will be giw.n on Thursday evenings from 8 :00 p.m. to 9 :00 p.m. beginning Oetober 27. All those who are interested in this course, are urgE'd to notify the Temple Office. A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT Somehow around this time of the year, a new spirit takes hold of us. We look forward to the New Year. We feel that the New Yeal' will be better and will have nicer things for us than that offe1'c,d by the past. All this is natural. We can't do anything with the past. The past is gone, dead. It is the future that can be lived and translated by our life into things great and memorable. Hence. standing before the New Year in which we are about to begin to Ji\'e, let u1: resolve to live every day granted to us to the. fullest of our ability. Onlv by remembering our duty to ourselves, our fellow-man, our community, our people and our country, not only in thought but also in act, shall we fully E'njoy the days that are ours in the future. May God grant that the New Year be for us and a!J mankind one of happiness and rich in achievement. -PAUL M. WIENER A MESSAGE FROM THE RITUAL CHAIRMAN I am happy to report to the community that the year now ending was one that gave me and my committee untold joy. It was good to see the large attendance at our Friday night service, the many Congregants join and participate in the Oneg S'habat programs after the service, and following through the Ritual Program as planned by the Committee throughout the year. Recently the committee met again and mapped ou a program for the coming year, which I am sure will indicate, as this program evolves, that we are makinia- progress. that we are heading- for a strong united community. All of us are responsible for the progress we made last year. I know that the entire Congregation will continue to coperate in the future as in the past to the end that we shall all enjoy the fruits of our labor. May our 'heavenly Father bless us, all Israel, and all mankind with a New Year of peace anri prosperity. -SAMUEL G. KLAYF A MESSAGE FROM OUR SISTERHOOD PRESIDENT We of Sisterhood are happy to wish the members of our community a year of peace, happiness. joy and contentment. With our transitional year in the past, a difficult but happy one, we forge ahead to serve as an auxiliary to our fine congregation to the fullest of our capacity. May we be ever mindful of our duties and obligations to our people and community so that every year produces greater and more constructive achievements. The beautiful and familiar words always sounded at the New Year--"L'Shono Tova Tikosevu" serve as a stimulus to fulfill our duties to bring the ultimate of peace, happiness, joy and contentment to all of us and our fellowmen. -FRANCES AUGUST GREETINGS FROM B 'NAI BRITH PRESIDENT Through the medium of this Bulletin I wish to extend my sincerest wishes to all the Temple members and to all the members of the Abraham Rosen Lodge. Judging from the enthusiasm expressed by most of our members with regard to the B'nai Brith program for the coming year. I feel that we can look forward to a very fruitful year. -HAROLD SILVERMAN -3- �A MESSAGE FROM OUR U. J . C. CHA IRMAN I recall at this writing, a thought from one of the sermons delivered by our Rabbi during the High Holy Day Services of last year. "We can become better if we only will it to be. We can make our community better if we so desire. It is all within our will." I fully agree with the Rabbi that the key to success lies within the will. When a person sets his whole heart and mind upon a certain goal, he can in due time achieve his aim. Obstacles vanish before the strong-willed. In December 1948, a large portion of the Temple membership, met at a dinner at the Occidental Hotel. Then and there we took counsel together and decided how much help our needy brethren were to receive from us. We pledged our help individually and as a group._ vye reported our decision to those that were waiting fot· our answer and who were counting on us. Thus far on the whole, our pledge 1emains nothing but a gesture. I feel that in any and every language there is nothing more sacred than a pledge. Let nothing stand in our way between now and the New Year in keeping our word with God and our fellow man. Before we ask God for a New Year of life, let us make sure that we through our promises have not deprived others of the same. -SAM L I PMAN NEW YEAR GREETINGS FROM OUR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL PRINCIPAL With God's blessings of a New Year of health and happine,ss for ourselves and our children, we look forward to a year of great achieyements. in our Religious &hool. Many outstandmg Jewish leaders and educators whose talents were given in the last decad o to the pressing problems of Jewish homelessness, are now directing their attention to the much neglected problem of Jewish education at hom&--here in the United States. There is no doubt in my mind that a new attitude and new spirit toward Jewish study will seize the entire Jewish Community of America. It is in the light of this happening, together with what we ourselves are planning for our School in the way of a program, that I feel confident that the coming year will be one of outstanding accomplishments in our School. -Gene Berman, Principal A TEMPLE NEEDS A SOUL A Temple is in a way like a human being. The bones, the flesh, the sinews, the entire . body structure is nothing but lifeless matter without the breath of life-the soul. A house of worship, no matter how beautiful it may b~, wi~ho~t the life that the Congregants pour mto 1t, 1s nothing but a dead body. A -r:emple like a human being needs a soul. It needs hfe. There are many ways by which the membership can make their Temple a living institution. . A~ this time we 3hould like to suggest the bmldmg and developing of our choir. The Choir is a necessary adjunct of the Temple. Therf• are a number of men and women in our Cong1egation who can help develop our Choir. By helping the Choir, W'e shall be giving life and enrich the soul of our Temple. Join the Choir. Call Rose Rosenberg, chairman, and tell her that you want to lend your voice. "LET US COME AND SING UNTO THE LORD." A MESSAGE FROM THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S LEAGUE CHAIRMAN It was a wonderful experience to work together with the younger member!> of the Congregation. Since we got organized late in the year, thn·e was little time bad for planning a full program of activity. The few affairs conducted by the Young People's League during the year, however, proved to be very successful. More careful planning and a better organized group, I believe, can do itself proud during the coming year. I have faith in the Young People's League. I want to take this opportunity of expressing my deepest gratitude to the Congregation and Sisterhood for the co-operation the Young People's League received from them on every occasion. May our Lord grant us all health and happiness in the New Year, so that we can go on in our work from strength to strength. -HERBERT F I SHER A MESSAGE FROM THE HADASSAH PRESIDENT I am very grateful to the Congregation for invitin~ me to extend Hadassah's New Year greetings to our community through this Bulletin. Once again, I wish to say that the past year has bel'n one of success for Hadassah generally and for our Chapter particularly. Two things governed our action and stimulated our interest and wo1 k. First, the cause itself and secon,Uy the knowledge that we were working for the enh:rncement of the State of Israeli. The New Year, will I am certain make greater dr-m1nds upon us. I am also certain that the untold satisfaction which we derive from our work, will not permit us to slacken. Hadassah's healing hand is needed now more than ever. I know that Hadassah here as everywhere else, will not deprivo her brethren the care and comfort that is due them. During the High Holy Day Service, we ask for life, let us also remember to help those in need to life and liberty. May we all be privileged to enjoy the New Year in peace, health and prosperity to the end that we may s:e,rve God and man. -Jessie Neumer A PRAYER AND A DEAL Once there was a poor man, a "schlemihl". He was so unhappy that he took pleasure in daydreaming. One day he uttered the following prayer: "Dear God---,give me ten thousand dollars for the New Year. I'll tell you what--1'11 make a deal with you. I swear to give five thousand dollars of this amount for charity, the other half let me keep. You say you have doubts about my honorable intentions?-then give me the five thousand dollars I ask for myself and the other five thousand dollars You give to charity yourself." BIRTHDAYS FOR SEPTEMBER Rochelle Louise Cherin September ANNIVERSARIES FOR SEPTEMBER Alexander Samuel Krause September Mr. and Mrs. Milton Steindler September 2 William Dean Rosenberg September Mr. and Mrs. Max Shumacher September 3 Jack Stanley Roberts September Mr. and Mrs. Anton Aron September 7 Burt Hess Roberts September -4- 12· 13 15 20 24 ) 1 J �l P URPOSE OF LIF E What is the meaning of life? This probably is the most speculative question with which the philosophers have wrestled in every generation. Two things are certain. We ar·e born and we die. What of the years between these two events? The average person uses about the first twenty or twenty-five years of life to prepare for his life's work. This last about forty years and then he either dies or retires. It is with these forty years that the average man is most concerned. What is the purpose of them. For what purpose should he prepare himself, only to know that at best he has forty or less years to be alive. What should be the goal of purpose. To what designation should we set our ambition to achieve. It seems to me that joy is the answer. Not pleasure. Pleasure is only an artifice of nature to guarantee that he living will continue to live; it in no way indicates the direction of life. But joy always announces he fact that life has succeeded, that it has gained ground, has won a victory; great joy has a note of triumph in it. Wherever there is joy there is creation: the richer the creation the more profound the joy. The mother looking at her child has joy because she knows that she "created" him, physically and morally. Take the exceptional joys of life: those of the artist 1·ealizing his concepts of beauty, the scholar discovering truth. You may have thought that these men work for the glory of it all, that they take great pleasure in the admiration of others. This is a profound error. Men depend on fame and honor to the exact extent that they are no sure of havinJI: succeeded. One who is absoluely sure of having done a good work has no need of praise; he feels himself above glory, for the simple reason that he is a creator; he knows he is a creator and the joy he has in knowing it is a divine joy. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) Before you flare up at anyone's faults. take time to count ten-ten of your own. 13) Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit. 14) A fqw people get up bright and eady, but most of us get up early. ----o----- 15) Sewing Circle: a group that darns more husbands than socks. "The best things in life are free"-but the rub it, that we can't live exclusiveJy on the best things of life. 1 ) FIRST FRIDA Y NIGHT SERVICE OCTOBER 2 1, 8: 15 P.M. As we are about to resume the Friday night scrvic()S, we cannot help but think of Sisterhood and the hostesses tha.t Sisterhood furnished throughout the past season. There is nothing that hits the spot better than a hot cup of tea or coffeo after the Service. Sisterhood with its hostesses made this possible last year. We look forward to the continuance of this lovely gesture. TWO DEDICATIONS TO TAKE PLACE SOON The Golden Book will be dedicated at the first Friday night service on October 21st. After the Service, congregants will have a chance to feast their eyes on the magnificent art work. found within the covers of the Book. Later in the season, perhaps during the Thanksgiving week~end, we shall have the pleasure of dedicating the I sraeli Room now being made ready for the occasion. 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) -5- THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE HIGH HOLY DAYS Rosh-means head Shonnoh-means ye.ar Ha-means the Rosh Hasonnoh-means the head of the year or the beginning of the year. Rosh Hashonnoh is celebrated 1n the month of TISHREI. TISHREI is the seventh month on the Hebrew calendar. The first month on the Hebrew calendar is NISON. Rosh Hashonnoh i~ obse)·ved two days by Orthodox and Conservative Jews and one day by Liberal or Reform Jew~. Rosh Hashonnoh marks the anniversary of the world. Our Rabbis believe that the world was c1•e.-ated in the fall durin2: the month of TISHREI. Rosh Hasonnoh is known by several names: a. YOM RADIN-Judgment Uay. b. YOM HAZIKORON-Day of Remembrance. c. YOM TRUOH-Day of sounding the Trumpet. Rosh Hashonnoh is known as ,Judgment Day because our Rabbis claim that God sits in judg-ement on this day, reviews our deeds of the year gone by and judges according to our dessert. Some are marked for death, some for life, some for health and some for illness, somei for riches and E-:>me for poverty etc. The reason why Rosh Hashonnoh is known as YOl\I HAZIKORON is because God remembers the great sacrifices many of our leaders have m:ide on behalf of their reli11;ion and their love for God. Rosh Hashonnoh is known as YOM TRUOH because on this day the SHOFAR (or trumpet) is sounded during the Service. Special prayers are re..cited on Rosh Hashonnoh. We appeal to God for a New Year of health, happiness and prosperity. Many of the prayers for the New Year or Rosh Hashonnoh Service were written by Rabbis aind poets of the middle ag-es. A few of these men are: J ehudah Halevi Ibn Ezra Eleazer Kalir Solomon lbn Gabirol Rosh Hashonnoh is a major holiday. A major holiday is one which is mentioned in the Bible. Rosh Hashonnoh falls on the first day of the seventh month of Tishrei. All holidays that are observed two days outside of Palestine, are observed only one day in Palestine. Rosh Hashonnoh is observed two days in Palestine (both days are regarded as 'one). According to Or·hodox law, no work, except cooking is permitted on Rosh H~shonnoh. The SHOFAR (trumpet) which is sounded during the Service on Rosh Hashonnoh, is fashioned out of a Ram's horn. It brings to mind the ram which God sent to Abraham as a substitute for the sacrifice of his son, Isaac. It is customary to dip bread in honey at the supper hour on th.a eve of Rosh Hashonnoh. This is to symboliie the swee.tness we hope the New Year will bring us. �TEMPLE PROSPECTUS THE MEMBERSHI P of Congregation B'nai [sracl consists of men and women who desire to practice the teachings and perpetuate the life of Israel. SERVICES are conducted regularly at the Temple, Friday evenings at 8 :15 P.M., Sabbaths and Holiday mornings at 8 :30 A.M. THE CHOIR composed of volunteers from the Congregation assists in the Sabbath and Holiday Services. ADULT EDUCATION- courses in Hebrew, Jewish history and literature are given during the fall and winter seasons by the Rabbi and are freo to the entire community. OUR HEBREW SCHOOL, free of tuition fees, is open two days a week, Monday and Wednesday. Tha hours of instruction are 4 :15 to 5 :15 P .M. Classes meet for one hour sessions. OUR PROGRESSIVE SUNDAY SCHOOL, free cf tuition fees, aims to acquaint the child with the life and history of his people, and to deepen his loyalty to the brotherhood of Israel and establish high standards of conduct. THE SISTERHOOD is an auxiliary body of the Temple. Through its social program and fund raising activities, it helps support our Hebrew and Sunday Schools. Dues are $10.00 per annum. LIBRARY-The Congregation B'nai Israel Co~munity Library established in memory of Rabbi Aaron Cohen, is open to the public for reading, reference and research. YOUTH-special programs of a cultural and social nature are al"l'anged during the year by our Youth Committee, for the different age groups of the Temple. A FORUM free to the entire community is held once a month at our Temple. BULLETIN-A Monthly Bulletin keeps the membership informed of alJ Temple activities from September to July. THE TEMPLE is supported by membership contributions. The minimum contribution is $36.00 per annum. By affiliating himself with the Synagogue the Jew manifests his loyalty to God and his identity with the life, history and religion of the Jewish people. REPRINT FROM LIBERAL JUDAISM TO LIVE AGAIN BY OBSERVER In every service in the Jewish prayer book, there is r. po1•tion called the Kaddish. It is redted by the living in honor of the. dead. We memorialize the dead, not because our words benefit those who· have passed away but because we desire to benefit by their qxample as we benefit by theit· works. OURDEBTTOTHEDEAD Only when we pause to think of it, do we realize the vastness of our debt to those who pre<'eded us. The cities we. inhabit, sometimes even the very dw_ellings in which we live, the instruments we use, the ideas we cherish, the knowledge whereon we build, the laws that govern us, the inRtitutions that maintain our civilization-how few of them are the works of the living an<l how many of them a1\e the contributions of the dead. Without any r~fer~nce, at the ~~ment, to perJonal i~mortality, as this was pictured by our forebears, the d'<\"ld hve 111 a very definite sense 3:nd ~enef1t us by the acts they performed. \Ve find in this reflection a potent argument for conduct which 1s far from subtle. What are we planning to do for the generation~ that will folJow? A1•c, we Jiving for ourselves alone or shall we. too, help to perpetuate in an organized fashion what the wisdom of many generations has labelled as good and beneficial? At the moment we arc thinking of the institutions of religion. We are passing through a period of brazen materialism. Electric lights, dance music and the spirit of Coney Island are too much with us. To be, sure. this wilJ pass away as similar materialistic periods of the l)ast. At the swift pace of modern life we might welJ ask ourselws whether the dawn of a new day may ·not find our children impoverished because we did not remember to perpetuate these great truths that can hold a reeling world from destruction. Frankly, we might apply this truth to ourselves. Are we devoting. a_ny of the wealth that the gifts :>f the past enabled us to accumulate to keep aglow the flame of rehg1on? We all make wills. Are ~ by our testamentary gifts helping to pave the way to a noble Jewish life for our children? Why not gratify the desire to live again? · When the 1·abbi reads the Kaddish prayer and even when he mentions the names of the deceased it is not he who makes them live again. It is we who remember what they did for us and who resolve \~ their name, to do our share for thoRe who are to follow. ' Tho Kaddish service is more than a prayer of memorial. It is a service of consecration, wherein the dead salute the living and the living salute the unborn. -6- �EVENTS OF INTEREST A 95-YEAR-OLD Maryland law requiring public officials to swear to belief in the Christian religion was declared invalid Ly Judge Chark,Marbury, who upheld the right of a councilman-elect to take offi~Q without taking th2 customary oath on the grounds that he is a member of the pantheist religion. THE MASSACH USETTS Hou~c of Representatives has approv'E)d the Fair F.clucational Practices Bill banning discrimi"lalion a!;'ainst students because of race, religion or national origin. THE REMAINS of Dr. Theodor Herzl, founder of political Zionism, were formally transferred to the Israe;l Government in a ceremony held in Vienna's largest hall, following a relia-ious service conducted in a synagogue. Thousand~ of Jews formed lor_g lines outside the synagogue to pay their last resp<?cts to th<' founder of the Zionist movement. The reburial ceremonies of Dr. Herzl's remains were attend(<l in Jerusalem by David Ben Curion and other major Israel leaders. Dr. W eizman, ill in Switzerland. sent a message. Thousands of Israelis attended the services. ISRAEL has signed a trade agreement with Finland, making this the fourth such agreement with a foreign state. Poland, Hungarv and the Netherlands previously signed agreements with Israel. ALL BUT THREE JEWS of th<-' Jewish community in French Somaliland have emi1n-atecl to Israel, and the1·" are no ,Jews left in Italian and British Somaliland, according to information received in New York bv the World Jewish Congress. · THE ISRAEL FILM "A State Is Born," has won the "Prize of Honor" at the Interr.ational Film Festival at Marienbad. A BLUEPRINT of Israel's compu1sory military service bill was sketched for the Knesset by David Ben Gurion who also announced that Israel Army, Navy and Air Force officers w;JJ be sent abroad to receive training in the military academies of various Eastern and \Vestern r.ations. The basic characteristics of the military servi"e bill are: a permanent land, sea and air forco of limited proportions; a body of recruits, who will be enlisted at the age of 18, if they are Israel resident, and at 26 if they are new immigrants: a reserve force composed of veterans; specifically fortified frontier settlements whose residents will b-.? soldier-farmers. A REQUEST In order to ersure perfect deC'orum during the High Holy Day Services as well as on Frida~· evenings, every congregant is urged to co-op<'rate with the T emple ushers. Let our ushers always be but a mere symbol of om· n·verence and respect and our sincere wish for the most perfect decorum during services. THE TEMPLE LIBRARY The Temple libran• is slowly but surely expanding. Several excellent yolumes ha\"e been added to our library shelves this summn· and a ~ood ly number of other vol;,imes have recently been ordered. Much c1·edit for the growth of our library is du(;l to Fred Rodoff, who as chairman of this project is doing an excellent job. On birthdays, anniversaries, or on the day of commemorating dtar ones, Jet u~ remember the Temple Library. A CLEAR CONSCIENCE One of the most pleasant expPriences a person can have is through the knowledge of a free and clear conscience. How wonderful it is for one to feel that he has done his duty toward his God and fellowman! With the New Year approaching, you will want to start with a clean rct:ord. By paying your dues now. you will be straightening out with your God and your fellow man. Pe,rhaps by paying your dues, you will experience the joy tr.at comes from a clear con~cil•nce. Send your check to the Temple office today. THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S LEAGUE Our Youn_g People's League met a few weeks ago, elected officers and mapped out a cultural program which will be without a doubt a great contribution to our entire Jewish community. We can all look forward to many an enjoyable evening of entertainment and culture to be provided by the League,.. The old saying with regar<ls to age is "it is not how old you are, but how old you feel you are". The Young People's League has no age limits set for its group. If you feel young, if you feel like participating in the Young People's League program, then do not wait for special invitations, JOI N AND BE ACTI VE. BIBLE STUDY TO BE RESUMED The course in Judaism started last year, and which began with primitive religion and covered ·'The Five Books of Moses" will be continued beginning Wednesday, October 26, at 8:15 P.M. The first hour of the two hour session, the book of Ecclesiastes will be studied and discussed. The second hour will be devoted to prophecy and the Religion of the Prophets. This course touches upon biblical literature, poetry and philosophy. It is a must for those who would not let their intelk,cts rusticate. "There is no study that is not capable of delighting us after a little application to it." THE SERVICE SCHEDULE Congregants are urged to aC'quaint themselves with the Service Schedule given in this bulletin. Service3 begin and end as p er schedule. -7- �Q[hc i!llullctin of <lLongregation ill'nai israd MUSKEGON. MICHIGAN Ill NOVEMBER - DECEMBER I 1949 what a man lrns-knowledge, skill, or goods o{ life-determin<>s his cLdture, but what a man is: culture is not so much m astery o/ of things as mastery of self. And only that nalion can be called cultured which adds to or, at least, broaden s cmd deepens th"" spiritual assets of mankind; which introduces some -dislinctive note into the soul- life of the world; which teaches human ity a new angle of vision lowards the ln{inite; and by its living and, i{ need lJe, hy its dying, vindicates the eternal values of life -conscience, honor, liherly. ,-,JOSEP H H. HERTZ �.-------- - - -----------·- W E HAV E NOT FORGOTTEN OUR CHILDREN Tho Bull.,tin of Coowegatlon B'nal lsrnel Is published monthly from Septmnber t,o July. Temple Tele11hone 2- 2702 While September and October were busy months for those connected with the Temple, yet our children were not forgotten. A lovely service was arranged for the children on Y om Kippur Day. This was followed by a beautiful party on Simchath Torah for the entire Sunday School, and another party a few days later for the little tots, sponsored by the Cradle Roll committee. Were it not for our beautiful Temple with its fine facilities, all these affairs would be impossible. Thanks to our Lord for our fine Temple. Rabbi Samuel Umen . ---o--1949- 0FFICERS-1949 President Paul M. Wiener 1st Vice President Sam Lipman 2nd Vice President Harry S. Berman Treasurer Reuben Berman Finaneial Secretary Harry H. Berman Rose Lawson ..... .. . . ... Secretary SCHEDULE OF S ERVICES Friday Evenings: . 1\1 Traditional SerV1ce 7 :30 P. · · COMMUNITY SERVICE 8:30 P.M. Sabbath Morning: . T raditional SerV1ce 8 :30 A.M. Time for lighting candles on Friday evenings, at sundown. CALENDAR OF STUDIES Sunday Mornings: 10 :00 to 12 :00 A.M. S cl~oao1 8 Monday Afternoon: 1 :00 to 2 :00 P.M. Intermediate Hebrew for Adults. Monday Afternoon: 4 :15 to 5 :15 P.M. Heb~·ew School Session. Monday Evening: 7 :00 to 9 :00 P.M._ Beginners Hebrew at Muskegon Junior College. Tuesday Afternoon: 4 :15 to 5 :15 P.M. Heb~·ew School Session. Every Other Wednesday Evening 8 :00 to 10 :00 P .M. Bible Study MEETINGS HADASSAH : B'nai Brith: SISTERHOOD : November 21, 1949. December 19, 1949 November November December December 14, 1949 28, 1949 12, 1949 26, 1949 THANKS FOR THE SUCCOH DECORATIONS I t was thl'illing both to the Rabbi and Congre·· gation to enter our beautifully decorated Succoh on S'uccoth eve and recite therein, the Kiddush and the traditional Succoth blessing. Fo1· our children too, the lesson of Succoth was made more meaningful and more vivid when their Sunday School teachers showed them the S'uccoh, and the Rabbi explained its meaning and history. Our deepest thanks go to the good Sisterhood members who in a pouring rain came to the Temple and spent several hours making the Succoh beautiful. May God reward these good women with many beautiful blessings throughout the year. FRID AY EVEN ING S ERVICE This year as last, we look forward from week to week to the lovely gatherings of our members at the Friday evening service. From time to time, some event will crop up either in the form of a dinner, a movie a ball game etc. which will test a Congregants loyalty and devotion to his Temple. Let us therefore from the very start resolve that t<'riday night is dedicated to Temple and prayer. Let us give at least one night of tht seven to our soul, to things spiritual. AN INNOVATION November 1, 1949 December 6, 1949 THE HOLIDAY SERVICE IN RETROSPECT Everyone who attende~ the Holiday S~rvi~es at the Temple this year Wlll agree that begmnm~ with the New Yar Service and ending with the Simchath Torah Service, there was little that was lacking to have made the Se_rvices. i:nore beautiful. There was beauty, a genume sp1nt of holiness and a feeling of oneness in the Congregati~n, from beginning to end. A vote of thanks for the magnificent manner in which everything was done ot make our ~ervice as beautiful as it was, goes to our Rabbi, the choir the choir leader--,Mr. Paul Shultz, the Organist-Mr. Hube1t Baker, the ritual committee, and Jack S'teindler, head of the Ushers Committee. Let us hope that from year to year, we shall continue to grow and improve. According to the finest educatoi·s and best principles of education, a child will learn a lesson quicker through pictures, illustrations and objects than by stories which taxes at time his imagination. In Sunday School, for example. as part of a lesson, a description will be given of a Synagogue Service. If, however, the child were to witness and participate in such a service, the lesson would be made much more understandable. In view of this, the Sunday School staff has decided, that once a month the children of our Sunday School be asked to attend a regular Sabbath morning Service. This will give our children a chance to see and experience theory in practice. We trust that all the parents concerned will co-ope1·ate with our School and help carry out a project of invaluable worth to the child and of great importance to the School. THE FIRST SAB BATH MORNING FOR OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL W I LL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, AT 9 :45 A.M. -2- I I I I I I I �SUNDAY SCHOOL Our Sunday School is already in full swing with an enrollment of fifty five at this writing. By the first week in November, we hope to have i-. few more children who, due to the holidays and sickness were delayed in registering. A very fine curriculum has been prepared by the Rabbi. and with the proper care and supervision we hope to accomplish a great deal for our school. Our aim is to make our Sunday School second to none in every respect. All we ask of the parents is to make sure that the children arc in school at the exact hour-10 :00 A.M. sharp. With our able staff of teachers, Gene Berman Principal, our Rabbi, and the parents cooperating, and with God's help we shall not fail (lur children. The motto for our school is taken from scripture: "AKO THOU SHALT TEACH THEM DILIGENTLY UNTO THY CHILDREN." HEBREW SCHOOL This is the beginning of the second year for our Hebrew School. Hebrew School opened on Monday, October 24th at 4:00 P.M. All the children who started last year, returned to resume their studies. Smilingly they are at their lesson!' again. No, the children are not preparing for Bar Mitzah in these classes. They are studying the Hebrew language as one studies French, Spanish. Latin 01· some other language. Hebrew is a living language again. It is taught in many high schools, colleges, and universities throughout the United States. Not only are more Jews studying Hebrew than ever before, but a great many non-Jews have taken to the study of Hebrew in lieu of another language. TWO ADULT COURSES IN HEBREW The adult Hebrew class introduced last year at our Temple, and not without success, met again for this year on Monday, October 24th at 1 :00 P.M. to continue furthe1-ing its knowledge of the Hebrew language and literature. Since the adult Hebrew class meets in the afternoon. several individuals who would have liked to join the class could not do so last year on account of the hour. So that no one may be deprived of the opportunity to study Hebrew, another Hebrew class has been added this year. This beginner's class meets on Monday evenings from 7 :00 to 9 :00 P.M. at the Muskegon J unior College under the direction of Rabbi Umen. While this class is already in progress, it is not too late to regi!,ter now. "Studies serve for pastimes for ornaments, fo1· abilities. Their chief use for pastimes is in privateness and retiring; for ornaments in discourse; and fo1· ability in judgment." THE BIBLE STUDY GROUP RESUMES STUDIES "If you have acquired knowledge" asks a great teacher,, "what are you lacking?" "If you lack knowledge what have you got?" The chance to study and to widen your knowledge on the Jewish religion, its origin and growth, its philosophy and literature is at your door. Do not let this wonderful opportunity pass you by. The Bible Study Group meeting every other Wednesday is studying this year (as a continuation of last year's course) the book of Ecclesiastcs-(Solmon's philosophy of life) for the first hour, and the religion of the Prophets, the second hour of the session. The next mee ting of the Bible Study Group will be on Wedne•day evening, November 9 at 8: 15 P.M. in the recreation room of the Temple. SENIOR AND JUNIOR SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF The following are the teachers in our Sunday School for the var 1949-50: Rabbi Umen, Samuel ~hvmacher, Lo.uis Grossman, Reva Levy. Shirley Berkowitz and Gene Be1•man acting as principal. In addition, there is a Junior Staff. The .Junior Staff members are from the 1949 Confirmation Class. They are: Jean Klayf Elaine Page, and Dianne Fox. The Junior Staff members serve as substitutes, and are being trained a:; full fledged teach<'rs for our Sunday School. SISTERHOOD The first meeting of Sisterhood for the New Year, was held on Tuesday evening, October 4th. A sizeable group attended the meeting and enjoyed an excellent review of Dr. Sirokin's book "The Reconstruction of H umar.ity" which was g-iven by Miss Frazelle Boucher. The next Sisterhood meeting will be held on Tuesday November 1st promptly at 8 :30 P.i\f. At this meeting, Sisterhood will hear Dr. Norman Fleischman discuss the "Disadvantages of Socialized i\Iedicine". Come and enjoy a thought provoking discusssion at the next Sisterhood meeting. For the December meeting of Sisterhood, there will be an eveni.ng of Chanukoh games, a quiz contest, prizes, and a program chuck full of fun. The December meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evcn:ng;, December 6th at 8 :30 P.l\I. YOUNG PEOPLE'S LEAGUE While there are only a few weeks since the beginning of our New Year, the YOUNG PEOPLE'S LEAGUE already met several times, reorganized itself, elected officers, arranged two affairsone a Hallowee'n Dance for the 29th of October, and tr.e other a New Year's Eve Party for Saturday night December 31. 1949. At the same time too, the YOUNG PEOPLE'S LEAGUE Forum Committee a1Tanged a cultural program including professional entertainment which will be the talk of the town. The first program of entertainment will be given dU1·ing the month of January. Details of the complete YOl'NG PEOPLE'S LEAGUE cultural program will be sent to our members shortly. ---0--POST CONFIRMATION CLASSES ORGANIZE A meeting of the Post Confirmation Class was held at the Temple on Wednesday evening, October 19, 7 :30 P.M. Besides the Post Confirmation group, there were present Jack Steindler, B'nai Brith representative in charge of Youth Activities; Herbert Fisher, President of the Young People's League, and Rabbi Umen An interesting program of activities '.Vas formulated at this meeting, and a regular meeting night set for the young group to hold their meetings. At the rate we are going, every man, woman and child will have a place in our Temple and contl"ibute through their respective organizations to the enhancement of our community's welfare. ---o--- BIRTHDA YS FOR NOVEMBER Julia Ann Fdedenberg November 1 Harry S. Rogers November 1 Howard David Baru November 7 Laurie Anne Levine November 16 Lois Esther August November 25 Terry Wayne Braverman November 25 -3- �THE GOLDEN BOOK DEDICAT ION AND TESTIMONIAL DINNER Sunday November 6 is an important day for our Congregation. A fine program has been arranged for the dedication of the Golden Book. In connection with this dedication, there will also be a Testimonial Dinner in honor of several of our members who throughout the yea1·s have served their Congregation and the community with their time, energy and means. Those to be honored at this dinner and dedication are: Reuben Berman Rebecca Shmookler Sadie Grossman Joseph S. Strifling Sarah Klein Josiah Wiener Hyman Lipman Eli M. Smith Max Rosenberg Harry A. Fisher J . Kelly Kaufman Ida Ashendorf Harold Rosen Robert Cherin Herman Mendelson JEWISH BOOK MONTH NOVEMBER 11- DECEMBER 11 WHY JEWISH BOOK MONTH ? The Jewish Book Council of America is a broad representative organization "bringing toge~her Jews of varying religious and cultural groupings on a common platform of interest in .Jewish literature" and covering the field of Jewish literary a~tivity in the Un\te~ States in i~s trilingual form of Hebrew, Y1dd1sh and Enghsh. One of the methods used to achieve this objective is the campaign for the observance of Jewish Book Month conducted annually by the Council as a means of stimulating interest in the Jewish book and sustaining the interest aroused throughout the year. At no other time were there more cogent reasons for such an observance. The time has come when American Jewry must play a positive part in assuring the survival of the Je"'.ish cultural heritage. The great European Jewish centers of learning and literature are in ruin~, the majority of the Jews of Europe have penshed, the potential talent and creative energies of the Jewish populations in E_u~o_pe are destr?yed. It is clear that the respons1b1hty for restormg these ruins falls upon the Jews of America. The Jewish Book Council of America is one of the agencies of Jewish life in America which is assuming a share in this responsibility and is seeking ways of creating conditions favorable for the development of an American Jewish culture, and of preserving the age-old Jewish heritage. A deep consciousness of this need must be awakened and it is hoped that Jewish Book Month will provide the impetus. WHAT HAVE PUBLIC LIBRARIES DONE TO OBSERVE JEWISH BOOK MONTH? Originated in 1926 as Jewish Book Week by a librarian (Miss Fanny Goldstein, Librarian of th West End Branch of the Boston Public Library), Jewish Book Month has been steadily gaining in importance as an annual observance in public libraries. Libraries in 1both large and sma!J communities have arranged many attractive programs and exhibitions in the past. Public libraries have also participated in community-wide celebrations and a number have prepared special lists of books of Jewish interest for distribution. BIRTHDAYS FOR DECEMBER Donald Michael Wiener December 7 Harold Victor Shumacher December 15 December 18 Stanley Brooke Kantor Gale Patricia Price December 20 Nancy Kay Ashendorf December 24 OUR LIBRARY This month being Book Month, our minds naturally tu11n to books and libraries in general, anci to our own library and books in particular. Due to the kindness of many of our members as well <is the commendable work of our library chairman, our library is growing from day to day. Slowly but sm·e°Iy some of the finest books are finding their way into our Temple Library. During the summer. thirty new volumes have been added to our lovely collection. May we suggest, that this month above all, is a very appropriate time to give a gift either in money or a book to the Temple Library. Both the donor's name and the name in whose honor or memory the book is given are attached to the covers of the book. "Books are the legacies that genius leaves to mankind, to be delivered down from generation to generation, as presents to those that are yet unborn." ISRAELI ROOM TO BE DEDICATED NOV. 20 On November 2•1 of last year, during the dinner given in honor of Leo S. Rosen, and also at the time when our Temple was dedicated, about $4,000.00 dollars were pledged by the dinner guests and paid for a room in our Temple, to be known qs the "Israeli Room". Between last year and now, a mural has been set up in one of the Temple classrooms, confirming the pledge and promise made by this Congregation last November. Th,s mural which was carefully and tastefully designed, will be on a long time and serve as a symbol of the heroic deeds performed by our brethren in the establishment of a democratic Jewish i,tatP, for which they hoped and waited for two Ghousand years. THIS ISRAELI ROOM, WILL BE FORMALLY DEDICATED ON SUNDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 20, AT 8:00 P. M. OUTSTANDING PERSONALITIES, INCLUDING GOVERNOR WILLIAMS WILL ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THE DEDICATORY SERVICE. ---0--UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES The time has come when we must take counsel together once again and decide how much we are going to do this year for our unfortunate brethren who wait for our help. Before doing so, however, we must first consider the meaning of a pledge to ourselves and the person to whom it is made. Last year too we met and pledged. Had our brethren depended on some of us entirely, there would be nc;ne of them left today to call upon us again. B etween now and December let us determine to clean up last year's appeal, and decide what our gift should be this year. It is wrong to play around with other people's lives. It is well to remember that eve1·:v person in need is our brother and we, more fortunate are his keeper. VIEWPOINT The man got his ailing friend as far as the doctor's door, but there the patient balked. Patient: "I'm a little leery about going in there." Friend: "Nonsense, this is one of the best doctors in the country." Patient: "Maybe so, but I don't like the odds he offers. Look on his door there-10 to I." -4- �B'NAI BRIT H EVENTS OF INTEREST Under the inspired leadership of its new president, Eugene Fisher, our B'nai Brith is making rapid strides in its expansion program. With a membership at an all-time high of more than 100, the organization is looking torlay toward its most active year as a community service group. The dedication in conjunction with National B'nai Brith Week on Friday, Octcber 14th, started the new ball a-rolling. Rabbi Samuel Umen spoke on "Looking Backward and Fonvard", and deceased presidents of the lodge and the national organization were commemorated. This event was followed by a highly successful Polio Fund Benefit at the Temple on Sunday, October 16th, where an impressive turnout danced to Buddy Friend's music. Presentation of our check for $355.00 to a representative of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis highlighted the intermission program. Our B'nai Brith rates a low bow for this very worthwhile affair, which was one of the community's most successful Polio benefits. Strict!v on the sccial side was the B'nai Brith me!!ting Monday, Oct. 24th. At least 60 members spent a thoroughly enjoyable eveninj!,', thanks to an entertaining and enlightening program. Three films were shown, the first dealth with the popular sport of fishing, the second was a "March of Time" tribute to I.he F.B.I., and the third was a timely documentary on Palestine narrated by Frederic March. On Sunday morning October 30th, fall and winter bowling begins. All members are urged to come down to Demos Bowling Alleys and participate. This year we have something special to work for; and that something is our entry into the Michigan B'nai Bt·ith Bowling League which will be held in Grand Rapids in 1950. And finally, on the academic side of t.he ledger, in the near future we are going to have an opportunity to hear Mr. Haskell Lazere of the Anti-Defamation League, the exact date of Mr. Lazere's talk will be announced later. THE JEWISH population of Smyrna, Turkey, has been reduced from 16,000 to 4,400 as a result of large-scale migration to Israel during the last few months. In August alone, 2,000 Turkish Jews left the country for Israel, which brought the total number of Jewish emigrants from Turkey to Israel to above 25,000 in one year. A SYNAGOGUE in Frankfurt was attacked by three Nazis during Yorn Kippur eve services. Two of the vandals were arrested; the third escaped. THE SECOND Rosh Hashanah since the state of Israel was established was observed in packed synagogues throughout the country. J>rime .Minister David Ben Gurion and Cabinet ministers and other Government officials offered their prayers in the new temple in Northern Tai Aviv. 200 Ford trucks, paid for from funds which Israel received m the Export-Import Bank loan, have been shipped to Israel. THE ESTABLISHMENT of a Department of Culture and Education to work in cooparation with local Jewish educational and cultural groups outside of Israel, has been announced by the Jewish Agency. The department will be headed by Dr. Hayim Greenberg, member of the Amarican section of the Agency executive. DISCRIMINATION against qualifid Jewish students seeking admission to colleges is wide~pread in p1ivate colleges in the Northeastern section of the country, according to Elmo Roper, public opinion analyst. CHANUKAH Decem b e r 15-23 Things T o Know About Chanukah 1. Chanukah falls on the 25th day of the Jew- THANKSGIVING DAY We give Thee thanks, 0 Lord! Not for armed legions. marching in their might, Not for the glory of the well-earned fight Where brave men slay their brothers also bn ve; But for the millions of Thy sons who workAnd do Thy task with joy-and never shirk, And deem the idle man a burdened slave; For these, 0 Lord, our thanks! We give Thee thanks, 0 Lord! Not for the palaces that wealth has grown, Where ease is worshipped-duty dimly known, And pleasure leads her dance the flowery way; But for the quiet homes where love is queen And. life is more than baubles, touched and seen, And old folks bless us, and dear children play; For these, 0 Lord, our than ks! ---0--Mr. Mr. l\fr. Dr. Mr. ANNIVERSARIES FOR NOVEMBER and Mrs. Warner Galombeck November 7 and ;\:[rs. Hyman Fox November 10 and Mrs. Leo Rosen November 20 and Mrs. Morris Teles November 21 and Mrs. Eugene Fisher November 22 ANNIV ERSARIES FOR DECEMBER Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Rogers December 4 Mr. and Mrs. Max Lebow December 25 Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Ashendorf December :lO -5- ish month Kislev. 2. Kislev is the 9th month on the Jewish calendar. 3. Chanukah means dedication. 4. Chanukah is known as the feast of lights. 5. Chanukah is observed eight days. 6. Chanukah is a minor festival. 7. In the home, Chanuka)l is celebrated by lightinj!,' a candle • first night of the festival, two the second, three the third etc. 8. Gifts are exchanged during the feast of lights. 9. It is customary to play games during the eight nights of Chanukah. 10. "Hallel"-Hymns of praise are included in the Chanukah service. 11. Chanukah is observed in commemoration of the victory Judas ;\laccabbee had over the Syrians. 12. The war between Judas Maccabbee and the Syrians was fought in the year 168 B.C. and ended in the year 165 B. C. 13. The Chanukah Lamp has eight regular holders and one special one used for the special candle with which the other candles are lighted. 14. The candle used for lighting- the other candles in the Chanukah lamp is known as the "Shamosh." 15. Shamosh means servant. �Commemoraling ... A DECADE OF GREATER MUSKEGON'S JEWISH PHILANTHROPY PAUL WIENER CHAIRMAN 1943-44-45-46-52 UNITED JEWISH CHARITIES OF GREATER MUSKEGON 1953 CAMPAIGN DINNER Temple B'nai Israel .____ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ December 28, 1952 _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ �LEO S. ROSEN J. M. KAUFMAN HARRY S. BERMAN CO-CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN 1943-44 1947 1948 THE WILLI::--.;G GIVER He did the little that he could Choosing to do it now Not waiting for the larger good The future might allow. No one had ever heard him say When he was asked to share "Come back again some distant day When I have more to spare". He never asked to see the list Of gifts by others made But gave his little, lest he missed His chance the cause to aid. Edgar A. Guest SAMUEL LIPMAN HARRY A. FISHER FRANCIS N. FINE CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN 1949 1950 1951 �Dear friends : Bet,, een the c.O\ ers of this book is inscribed in cold figure,, but from warm hearts, a record of gencro-,ity and philanthropy e-,tahli~lwcl b) ~luskegon Jc\\ r) in a decade just closed. Ten year,, ha, e pas.,ed since a group of local leaders met at tn) home and decided to organize the LTnited Jewish Charities of Greater ~lu-,kegon. Since that noble and modest bcginnirg ten years ago, a total of $480,300.00 ha<, bet•n raised $374,400.00 was allocated to l nitcd Je\\ish Appeal and other overseas agencies. $83,000.00 wa, allocated to National and local re.lief. The launching of the l·nit< d Je\\ ish Charities \\"a'- a re, olutionar) and cnhghtcnmg landmark in our commtmit,. It afforded all of us an opportunit) to help sa, e a people, and help build a nation. A-; we undcrtakc our 1953 campaign for t·nitul Je\\ ish Chari tie-, on December 28th, under the lcaclcrship c,f ~krman Grossman, Samuel Lipman and Harold Ro:,en, we cannot rest on our past performance, but must give them our utmost support. I should like to congratulate the leaders and all othci:- men and \\ omen listed in this uook <,n their achie, ements in a decade of fruitful philanthropic effort. The generosity and high sen"-e of communal rc.sponsih1lity that ha, c characterized thec.e endeavors ha, e contributed immeasurably to the sun I\ al and ,, ell-being- of countle-,s thousancb of men, women and children all o, er the world. and to the establishment of l ,;racl as a strong hold of dcmocrary in the :\I iddlc East. It is therefore. mv hope and expectation that our enlightened communit, "ill meet the challcnge on Dt·ccmber 2gth "1th commetbttrate understanding and generosity. The story in this book is of -;acrificec; made b) our men and ,,omen in order to help build a brighter future for our brethren o, C'r,ea-,. But, at the same time. we did not neglect our home front. \\'<' built a $250,000.00 Temple, and maintained a high le, el of n•hg ion::- and cultural t.rth itie:, for onr-.;eh e--. At the ;,ame time, the Jc\\ i,-h l'ommtmit) leaders participated in and supported Thc Hackley Hospital, l\tercy Hospital, and Y\\'CA building campaigns. \Yl support annually the Community Chest, Red Cro-,s, Polio, Cancer, Y l\1CA, Boy Scouts. an<l all other commumty \\"ide projects and undertakings. ( >ur heart-; and pocketbooks have and alway,- will support de,-cn·ing causes. regardless whether they are Jc,, ish or Christian To Ill) associates-Francis Fine. Harr) A. Fi,-her, Kelly Kaufman. Sam Lipman, Harold Rosen, Leo Hosen, ~lrs. S) d Striiling-, and others too numerous to mention-may I ,-ay that you ha, e been a source of inspiration, nut onl) to me hut to thc entire community I extend to you my sincerest heartfelt thanks and be:-;t wishes in the years to come for a full measun· of good health. happiness;, and prosperity as ju,-tly befits those who ha, e established so brilliant a record of charity and sen ice o,·er the decade JU><t ended. Faithfull) Yours, �_About Our Chairmen PA UL M. WIENER The historic year of 1930 is remembered a-- a turning point in American history. For the Jewish community of ;\1uskegon it marked the emergence of a young man into a role of leadership which he has held for almost a quarter of a century. At a time when people eYery\\"here were holding on to whateYer they could salYage from the stock market crash, responding to the call of the late Issac Grossman, Paul l\I. \Viener undertook to organize the Finances of the S.) nagogue to carry it thn1 the depression years. In 1941 he organized the Gnited Jewish Charities whose tenth anni,ersary we are celebrating this year. At times as the official leader and more often as the unofficial leader. his guidance and moral support were indispemable. Gifted with a dynamic personality he always directed his energies where they achie\'ed the greatest good. First for the Jewish community, and then for the larger community, his ability for leadership was felt keenly. No cause of any worth escaped his attention. Ile was citizen par excellence. He contributed incessantly of his time and money to the common good. In his liberal distribution of his gifts we find personified the familiar prayer in the Union Prayer Book: ''Let us be. 0 Lord, just and great-hearted in our dealings with our fellow men, sharing with them the fruits of our common labor, •acknowledging before Thee that we are but stewards of whate\'er we possess." l\luskegon Jewry is fortunate in being able to boast of Paul \Yiener as one of it,- most honon:d citizens. \\' e consider him the embot'iment of the truly pious man. not in the sense of isolating himself from his fellow man in prayer and meditation. but in a larger and more real sense. He serves family. friend, community, and nation. The:se have become for him thoroughfares to God. By his deeds he has made God's will his own. :rnd for all his benefaction:s he lays no claim to reward. He abhors slander. and chicanery, and disdains the shahbines!', of human selfo,hness. By these signs and many more we recognize Paul \Viener as a sincere man. ~fay God grant him a long life of happiness together with his dear ones, and the realization of all his hopes and dreams. LEOS. ROSEN It can be said that he is one of the stronge"t pillars of the community. Kot only is the Jewish community blessed h) his presence, but he is a blessing to the entire community as \\'ell. for he participates in every worthwhile civic enterprise in ).!uskegon. Before the organization of the United Jewish Charities Leo Ro!>en raised funds for the Joint Distribution Committee singlehandedly. The Congregation B'nai Israel will be forever grateful to him for his leadership and untiring efforts in organizing and completing our new Temple. ::\lay he ever remain among us. an ideal worthy of our emulation J. M. "KELLY" KAUFMAN A former chairman of the United Jewish Charities and one of its highest contributors, is a firm believer in the Rabbinic dictum: "Separate not thyself from the congregation." By his example he has helped to loosen the purse strings of many a donor for in the field of charity, ''actions speak louder than words." ::\' e\'ertheless. Kelly Kaufman does not stop here. He is also one of the most diligent workers in the campaign. He shall always have our undying thanks. �HARRY S. BERMAN Congratulation<: on a successful 1948 campaign, the year of your chairmanship. SAMUEL LIPMAN Ile wa<: the chairman of the United Jewish ( harities 11' 1948. the )Car \\hich witnessed the largest collection m its history. Thoroughly grounded in Jewish history and literature he can di,.,cu..,s Jewish current events with ease and fluem·). Xot sati,-fied with hearsay reports about brae], only a personal trip could satisfy his curro--ity about the new Jewish State. l Iowe, er, a good mind is not his only asset. He po-.ses,-cs a warm and generous heart ,, hich finds expression in meritorious acts of charity wherever they are needed. Blessed with an abun<la11t capacit) for friendship, he Pot only gi\Cs of his substance but he gives o' him,-elf. He 1s the kind of a person one in~tincth cly ,, ishe,-, to count as a friend. To kno,, Sam is to IO\ e him. \Ye pray that he will n•main in our 1111(1-.t for many morc : c.ars, a blessing to all who know him HARRY A. FISHER A former chairman of the l;nited Jewish Charitie,. he h a man \\ho has earned the rc-,pect of all of his contemporaries. Having once had to shoulder the full responsibility of thi~ campaign he 1s fully appreciative of the enormity of the task facing the present chairman. \\'e are prou<l oi Harry Fisher for his generosity and his many kind deerls which ha, e endeared him not only to the members of his fan11ly but to the entire community. l\lay (;od g-rant 111111 many more ) ears oi fruittul ,ervicc among- us. FRANCIS FINE The Jc,\ish Community of Greater .:\lu:-skegon ha, long bc<·n hle•---t·d b) the dt•,otion and genero,.,1t) of it,, older and long-ti111e resident, Tlw,.,e men a11cl ,, u111c11 ha, c contributed cnorr wusly in time and mone), in energy and le:.cler-.hip, tim ard the e,tahli,hment of :-,trong and unitt-cl J<'\\'i:--h in:-titut,om,. Ah, ays anxiou-. to hr reht•\ <'d of the clen1anding duties of adn mbtration, the elder:- oi local I e\H) ha, e been con,-,tantly alert to recug-nize \ outhfnl t .. lent in thrir .,t·ard1 for e, entual ,-uccessor-.. Foremo--t among- the young men \\'ho ha, e made a name in our communit) in recent year, has been Francis Fine. Francis h;,-. .... ho\\'n a talent for organi/.ation and leadership which .:\luskegon quick!) recogmzecl, and he \\'a,- gi,en the opportunity l•i dem1111-;trat111g the,e q11ahtic,., to the great achantage l)f om entire group B) "Cr\'ing as Chamnan oi L'11itecl Je,, ish Charities for the fiscal year 1950 51. Fram i,-, ha,- h11nsclf grown in ,.,tature. In .:\luskeg-011 he ha~ become deeply iml,11ecl \\ ith a Jcwi-;h conscience, a deep feeling of iclentiiication \\ ith and re'-pon-.1bilit) tu hi,, people, lts fate, and its institnti,m,-,. \\'c extend our most cordial thanks to Franci:; Fine [or his ,;en ice::-. ancl co111111e11<l h1111 fur h1:-, <·xample to other young Jc\\ ish men and ,,omen of the commu111ty. �MRS. FRED RODOFF MRS. JOSEPH STRIFLING :\Irs. Fred Rodoff, Hadassah's representative in the United Jewish Charities. is one of the principal mainstays of this drive. She is a firm helienr in the traditional Jewish teaching that giving does more good for the donor than for the recipient. That is why her chief concern is with the collections from donors of $200 and less, and is the chairman of that committee. \Yhen we realize that about 701/c of all donors are in this category, we are made mindful of the immensity of the task facing l\lillie Rodoff. :\lrs. Joseph $trifling has served as a mt·mber of the Board of the United Je-wish Charities since its inception. and during the past two years has occupied the office of Vice-Chairman. \Vhen the general fund was implemented by the milk fund Mrs. $trifling became immediately identified with the latter. As an ardent member of Hadassah and blessed with a warm and generous heart, she not only responded herself to this human appeal for the tinder-nourished children of Israel, but she succeeded in firing the imagination of countless others in this worthwhile and touching project. HAROLD ROSEN MRS. R. SHMOOKLER Harold Rosen has served as the Vice-Chairman of the United Jewish Charities during the past several years and has participated actively in the annual drive for a much longer time. Because of his warm and genial personality he has come to be known as the conciliator of Muskegon. His greatest passion is peace and harmony among all the members of the community. It can be said about him that he fulfills religiously the Rabbinic dictum: "Be of the disciples of Aaron. loYing peace, pursuing peace, and drawing all thy fellow men to the spirit of the Torah." The gifts of Mrs. R. Shmookler to the United Jewish Charities during the past several years have been given with a generous heart and an open hand. Devoted to her family, and adored by her children and grandchildren, she is sincerely religious in every sense. The standard which she ha,., set for giving, merits our emulation. \Ve pray for her continued health and happiness together with the members of her family. SAM KLAYF MRS. GROSSMAN Sam Klayf has served as a member of the Board of the United Jewish Charities since its inception. Thoroughly versed in Jewish tradition and lore, he finds his greatest inspiration to achieve the good life from this source. He is rarely absent from the traditional Sabbath services and deri,·es a genuine satisfaction from them. ~I uskegon is proud of this man of integrity and devotion to duty in whom we find the following Scriptural verse personified: "Thou shalt find grace and favor in the eyes of Goel and man.'" ~lrs. Sadie Grossman, prominent resident of l\Iuskegon for 65 years, was one of those rare persons who always ha,·e plenty of time to help somebody else. The time many people spend in rushing from one meeting to another, or indulging in purely personal affairs, she spent as busily, though far more quietly, in visiting at our hospitals or otherwise seeking to smooth the path of some other person's illness or distress. She was a woman with an understanding- heart, who was always thinkmg of one more way to help people to fuller and happier li\"es. ELI SMITH "The rest. of us," remarked one friend, "are always "ishing we had more time to do the nice things we'd like to do. She had the time. How often do you know people like that? Not too often." Eli Smith exemplifies a true devotion to God which is expressed in a genuine love of his fellow men. He is not only reliable as the tenth man in a ''minyan" but he can always be counted upon for a generous contribution to the United Jewish Charities and to other worthwhile endeavors. ~lay his kind multiply in our community. :\frs. Grossman was one of l\Iuskegon·s most loyal residents, who lived to see her community grow steadily, just as she always knew it would. Hers was an eminently satisfying life, with deep roots in her church, her family, in friendship and ser\"ice to others. Reprinl of on editorial in the Muske9on Chronicl..,_Novtmt>.r 25, 1952 - -- - -- �I am grateiul to the United Jewish Charities for this opportunity to extend greetings to the Je" ish community of :\luskegon on the occasion of their annual driYe. The story is told of a desert traYeler who was lost for many days in the hot, dry sands and was about to expire from thirst. Suddenly he chanced upon a green, fertile oasis fed by a clear, cool spring of \\'ater. After slaking his thirst on this precious, life-giYing water, he satisfied his hunger on the luscious dates which abounded there. Then he lay down to rest under the cool shade of the palm trees. His heart overflowing with gratitude, he turned to the oasis and said: "Gracious oasis, for your lavi:--h and life-restoring gifts I would like to bless you. Shall I pray that you haYe cool and refreshing water, you already ha\'e it. Should I bless you with sweet and abundant fruit, you already possess more than you require. \\' ere I to pray that your trees provide a cool refuge against the hot desert sun, the shade of your trees is already a refreshment to the soul. I shall therefore pray that your spring of water neYer run dry, that your trees continue to bear abundant fruit, and proYide ample shade against the hot sun. :\luskegon may be compared to an oasis that is blessed with water, fruit and shade. Its water is its substance and goods: its fruit is its people and their offspring; its shade is its Temple and sen·ice organizations. Like the desert traveler I shall bless you as follows: :\lay you e\'er be in a position to give of your substance to the less fortunate than you. :\lay Goel bless you with many children who will be like you in generosity and kindness. '.\lay your Temple eyer inspire you with a love of God which will enable you to find comfort in sorrow, strength in trial. and the courage to do justly and to love mercy. �STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS For period of Dec. 1, 1951 to Dec. 22, 1952 R ' $ Cash on }land December I, 1951 Cash in Bank Dt·t·emher I. 1951 Z.350.00 757.04 $ 3,107.04 PLUS RECEIPTS: 450.00 Pledge,-prcvious years ...... . . . . Total pledges for year 1952 .. Less uncollected balance ..... ..... $ 61,694.50 3,900.00 57,794.50 • Payments on pledges for 1952 58.244.50 61.351.54 Total Receipts LESS DISBURSEMENTS: 57,061.12 688.94 350.48 51.73 Allocations to Charities .... . ..... Campaign and Banquet expenses . Office and Secretary expense ........ . ..... ...... . Legal and :\I isccllaneous expense .. ..... ...• .. . ............ 58.J 52.27 $ Balance: 3,199.27 •This incllldes 1111depositecl rhecks and notes held totaling $10,400.00. ALLOCATIONS 1952 TO ISRAEL L1mkd Jewish Appeal Haclassah American Fund for I sracl. I nstituttons \\'c1zman Institute Ht•hrcw l"niversitr ... Haifa Technological College Fcderakd Cuuncil of Israel Institutions .. $ 47,500.00 2.000.00 100.00 600.00 600.00 300.00 250.00 $ 51,350.00 OTHER Union of \merican Hebrew Congrt'gations ............... ~luskcgon Hchrcw School Special Relief :\1 uskcgon Area Hillel Foundation .. B'nai B'rith National Ym1th Service ................................ 1.000.00 500.00 2.01 l.lZ 150.00 200.00 \mnican Association for Jewish Education Brandeis l'ninrsity Dro1hic College . Jewish \\'elfan: Board Jewish Tt>lcgraphic Agency !Iias (Hchn:w Immigrant Sheltering Society) .. Leo Levi :\!cmorial Hospital . ~ational Jewish Hospital, Denver Jewish Consumptive Hospital of Los Angeles ......... . :,.;ational Jewish Home for Children .... Bcllefairc . .... .. American Jewish Congress Joint Defense Appeal ... Jewish Theological Seminary of Xcw York H istradruth I vrith TOTAL 25.00 200.00 100.00 250.00 25.00 100.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 100.00 50.00 500.00 200.00 100.00 5,711.12 $ 57,061.12 �_Affocalionj -- name o/ Recipient and _Amounlj Paid lo Cach IQ43 ............ American Ass'n for Jewis h Education A1m•rica n Friends Hebrew U niversity • · h ,\merica n Fund for Israel Institutions American Jewish Conference . .............. ·••· •• n • •• o • ····•······· Amer ican Fund for Pale~tinian Institutions ......................$ Aml'rican J ewish Congress ,..... 1944 0 0 0 • ",.""r"O • 50.00 $ ............ 25.00 ··········- ••-• 100.00 $ 25.00 ............ 500.00 $ 500.00 ········ ... ............. 150.00 100.00 50.00 50.00 .$ ............ 25.00 50.00 ··••········ 800.00 -~ ............. ..... - .. . .,., ...... 600.00 .... ····· .... .... ...... ........ ..... ............ ··•· ·• ............ .......... ·····••··••·· ............ •·••·······......... 111.00 .. ..... - .. , ,. .. , ~ .a,, ....., ••· ·····••·••·· 60.00 200.00 350.00 350.00 ....••...... ............ ··········· ....... -~- . -·· ).!rs. Aaron Cohen (Departure Gift) .... .... ,...... ............ 1,000.00 Co ngregation B'nai Israel ........................ ............ ···········• ............. ............. Congregation Sons of Israel .................... ............ ............ ··········· 2,000.00 Council of Jewish Fed. & Welfare Fds... ............ 75.00 120.00 250.00 100.00 ... ··•···•-······••. ······............. ··········••·· ·· ............. ............ ··········· ····••·•··•· .......... ···••-•···· ·····--···· ·····-····-·· 38.00 50.00 .., - ......, . ..... ····••··•··· ............ ·········•-• 100.00 ----••··- 25.00 75.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 ··········· 15.00 25.00 35.00 35.00 ........... F ederal Council of Israel Institutions .... ·•····· ·-··-···...... ······•····· Gifts -:\len in Service ....". """ """ ..•. .. -· ...... . ....., Donations- Transients Dropsic Co llege ... ...... Rahbi baac Elchanan Theological Seminary Ex-Patients Home of Denver . . ...... ·--~.. .... ............ 50.00 Brandeis U niversity ............................... , 50.00 ............ B'nai Jrrith \Vider Scope ................. ,... Day Care Center ... ............ ......,..... $ 50.00 350.00 1951 1950 ······-···· $ .... ···• 50.00 25.00 ····•-•··•··· ....... 100.00 •• o • oooo • H O ···•··· 600.00 200.00 450.00 ··········· ............ . ... , ....... 111.00 .... ...... •....., ..... l,JI0,00 --~······ ,, , ... . ,o,n -~---••···. ····•·•••··· , .............. 18,000.00 .............. ···-········ 6,672.21 ~- .... ... 100.00 .. ·----- 197.50 .... -· .. .... · ··••- 25.00 • •· , ~ ... ...... ·······-~ ······....... n•••• . -······ .. 25.00 .......__ ......... •······••·••· ..... ....... ......... ····•········ ········-·· ·····•••·•·• ·-···· .... .... .... ., 25.00 88.00 100.00 225.00 550.00 250.00 500.00 ······· .... 112.62 ··········· ·••·••·· ····•········ Hebrew College of Theology of Chicago 25.00 75.00 100.00 100.00 ······••···- ·····•··~... ....... _....• .......... ······••· .. 150.00 200.00 100.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 100.00 .......... ..... 100.00 ············ ···••······· ··········- 100.00 100.00 450.00 450.00 300.00 250.00 842.50 ., ............, . ·····••·••·· . •oaoo .......... 250.00 ········••-- •••••· 2,000.00 110.00 ··········-- Hias ( H ebrew Immigrant S heltering Soci<:ty) .... -•--·••·- -•--·· ·Hebrew Theological Seminary .... -·········· Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion, and Union of American Hebrew Congregations ,_., • - •--o•••• , Hl'l, rew University ................................ . 24,672.21 -~·.......... 250.00 ...... 600.00 1,000.00 ........• •·- . ·•-·- 100.00 - •· ..________ ..... •••·· ............ - ·•··••·-• 200.00 , ····••·-·•·· · • · -• ·· •· , ..... 75.00 ....... ._ 800.00 0 •n••••ono• 50.00 Haifa In~titute of Technology 1,500.00 0 0 0 0• 200.00 ........... ········--·· H adassah H o,pital ............................. ,. ' "O • F ............ , 1,000.00 O HOUOO 175.00 425.00 50,00 . ----· ... - ... 50.00 ..... ··•·· 1,000.00 .... --- • ..... u , , ,• ......... -----~----- 475.00 375.00 ...... ..._ H adassah .. ....... .............. , -···· ············ ... ··- ..... ..... ..... ...... 112.62 250.00 100.00 200.00 , . .., 100.00 150.00 ........... , 50.00 1,000.00 50.00 200.00 · 0 ..... 50.00 ••· ., ....... • o , 0 0 0• H 25.00 $ $ 100.00 ·········..--------- T nbk 1952 ...,.,~-- -••····-• , ,ooooooOhO ••••••••u•• .......... $ 25.00 ..... ....... Oh•Oooooooo ............ O ....... ..... 25.00 ll'nai B'rith \Var Ser\'ice Funds . ,. .... .. ••• 1949 ....... •· 25.00 B'nai B'rith Xat'l Youth Services ....... o 1948 ..........- 50.00 25.00 ,, U ...... ....... Hclfain: Orphan Home .... ..... .. ............... B'nai B'rith Essay Conte~! .... 1947 1946 -······ .... ~·- " 25.00 $ ...... A merican Zionist Emergency Council .... 1945 .... ~--··. ............ 2,800.00 1,700.00 I,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 13,000.00 ... -~--.. ........ ............ ..... ..... .... -······ ·····••··--· 2,000.00 100.00 ............ 100.00 500.00 300.00 1,325.00 500.00 600.00 1,350.00 . ...... 100.00 ••· ,.,., - 100.00 - ·- 500.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 1,000.00 300.00 1,350.00 100.00 5,150.00 �1944 1943 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 Totalio Hillel Foundations .................................... 125.00 100.00 50.00 Hi5tadruth I vrith ................. .................... ••••••••••u 25.00 37.50 50.00 50.00 50.00 ............ .. ..... .. 150.00 150.00 50.00 ···•· ............ ...... .... .... . ........... 100.00 ··-· ...... ---· ............ ········-··· ........... . , ....... 500.00 . ............. 450.00 Histadruth of Palestine ··········•· ·····•· ..... 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 Home for Incurable Jews ...................... ············ ···•········ 100.00 ···••-·•···· Institute of Religion .................................... ·····-····· ···-········ 250.00 250.00 Jewish Braille Institute ............................ 25.00 25.00 35.00 75.00 Jewish Consumptive Relief Hospital ...... 60.00 60.00 200.00 60.00 Jewish Theological Seminary of N.Y..... 50.00 75.00 200.00 200.00 500.00 •·········· ..... , 200.00 . , , 100.00 ........ .._ 150.00 1,675.00 . ......... 100.00 312.50 ·········-·· ........... 750.00 160.00 ---······•· - ···-···••·. ··•········· 50.00 •···•····· . 430.00 ••• ••••••n .... •···· 200.00 ···········- ····•······· ............. 200.00 .. ····•···· 200.00 1,125.00 25.00 ............ 25.00 25.00 525.00 ······-·· ........... . . . . . .u , u , Jewish Telegraph Agency ........................ 25.00 25.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 J cwish \Velfare Board ........................... .. 25.00 100.00 145.00 250.00 150.00 300.00 100.00 300.00 250.00 250.00 1.870.00 700.00 700.00 500.00 7,800.00 50.00 600.00 ....... 125.00 Joint Defense Appeal ........... ....... . ......... 500.00 400.00 400.00 600.00 800.00 1,800.00 1,400.00 50.00 50.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 .. •······•···· ......... 125.00 ····-•······· ............ ........... .... 2,000.00 2,000.00 500.00 1,200.00 6,074.13 ············ ......... ··••· ·•···· ............ ---········· ......... ···••· Levi )1emorial Hospital ............. Los Angeles Sanitorium ..................... ·······•- :\Iona View Jewish Cemetery Ass'n ...... ... , . )1uskegon Hebrew School .......................... ••••••••oUo ·-·········· ············ ............ National Farm School ................................ 25.00 40.00 60.00 75.00 ....... National Jewish Children's Home .......... 40.00 40.00 50.00 40.00 ········•··• ···-··· National Jewish Hospital of Denver ...... 75.00 75.00 125.00 125.00 ............ ............ National Jewish Hospital of L. A. .. .. .... Rabbi Satlow (Confidential Fund for Needy) ............................... ...... Society of Relief of Yemenite Jews Sons of Israel-)latzo Fund ........"""....... S. 0. S.-J. D. C .............,.......................... Special Relief (Local Needy Families) .. 75.00 75.00 ··-· ······-·· .. --··••·~• . ......... , 200.00 ............ .... ............ ____ ' ............ ............ ········•··· -··········· 11,774.13 500.00 ············ ············ ............ 500.00 •·····•••··• 200.00 ..... ..... 50.00 50.00 270.00 . ··•••····· 50.00 50.00 500.00 ···•········ 50.00 200.00 ···•····· ............ 200.00 . ........... 210.00 , ......... ·····-·-· ··········••· 50.00 ..... oH0••••0000 . ........... - '"•········· ·····•· .... 25.00 35.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 ....... .... ............ ·····•··•·· 15.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 ............ ............ ············ .......... --········· 315.00 ············ ····•······· ............ .... ... .. 500.00 2,155.50 1.850.11 1.975.45 2,011.12 10,884.45 760.00 .... ······· 150.00 ............ ..........., ···••· ••···· •···••······ 250.00 ············ 250.00 321.35 40.00 375.00 2,005.92 Sunday School Fund ................................ ········ ... ····••······ 760.00 ............ ............ ............ ............ ..... ... ------••··•·· ............ United Jewish Appeal ........................... J,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 15.000.00 45,000.00 63,500.00 45.000.00 62,400.00 54.000.00 47.500.00 350.400.00 United Jewish Laymen's Committee ...... 35.00 75.00 75.00 100.00 50.00 10.00 ··•· ····•• -···· ..... 345.00 U.S.0.-Fort Custer .................... 55.00 360.00 50.00 ····•·••···- ........... ·········-·· ............ • • ••••n•••• --•o••••• H• ............ ............ 100.00 .......... 100 00 69.422.61 $ 69,322.66 ............ ... ........ 100.00 ............ ............ 500.00 ............ TOTAL ALLOCATIONS* ................ $ 4,905.00 $ 11.636.00 $ 18,859.47 $ 24,335.00 $ 55,075.00 Z. 0. A. Expansion Funds ........................ ....... ······••·••· . ........... Zionist Organization ................................. .......... ............ . ........... ····•• , ---- ............ .......... •·•········· 50.00 $ 77,790.05 $ 68,980.50 $ 465.00 ••·· 250.00 .... ....... .... ... 250.00 35.00 \Veizman In,titutc ..................................... .... ........ 35.00 25.00 ••·· ........... 25.00 Vaad Leumi ............................................. ······ 500.00 ......... 120.00 600.00 1,750.00 ........ 500.00 ---- ?Ofl 00 _ - $ 57,061.12 GR.\~D TOTAL* *This compi/cition does not detail an amount of approximately $14,000.00, representing total adjustments made 011 pledges above listed, plus campaign expenses incurred and previously reported over this ten year period. $457,387.41 �Subjcriberj' 11/ame6J -..Amounfj Pfed9ed and Paid, and Unpaid /Ja/ance6 1944 1943 Harol<l Adler ;,Ir & ;1\r~. l.0111,- ,\ron ;1lr & ;1lrs. Tony ,\ron ;1\ r. & ;11 rs. Ahc A ,hendorf ;1lr. & :\lr,. Harn· Ashuulorf ;1lr. & :\!rs. lsad,>rc .\,hendorf Jacob .,\shtndorf . \Ir. &: \I rs. ;1! ax Ash,:ndorf \Ir. &: ;11 r,. Samuel ,\shcnclorf Dr. 8,: ;1lrs. Ralph .\ugust .\ Ir. & \I rs. Stanky Baru Jacob and Eugl'11•· Thum ,\rthur B,·11 \ \' 111. ll t·rco\'itch :\Ir. & ;1lr,. Harn· 1-1. Berman ;,Ir. S.: ;1! rs. Ilarr·y S. Berman .\ Ir. & ;1lr,. Louis J. Berman \Ir. & \lrs. Louis ;1!. Herman \I rs. Rose BerPrnn . \Ir. & ;1I rs. Hl'll '>cn Berman :\Ir. & ;1! rs..\! orn, Brrnsll"i11 :\! orris He~palo,· :\larC'lis Bess .. J. C. Beukema ;,Ir. & ;1lrs. Herman Bra\'crman :\Ir. & \I rs. 1'-athan Broutman :\Ir. & \I rs. Samuel Broutman :\Ir & \!rs. \'ictor S Bcrnstri11 \Ir. ,<:.: \I rs. Sigmund Calm Dr. & :\I rs. Scynwur Cane Rohcrt & J cro111c Cherin Familit s • ;11 r & \I rs Elli, Cht·din :\Ir. & \!rs. Jack Chevlin Dr. & :-SI rs So' Cohan lh~n Cohen ,J can Danigclis __ _ \Ir. & :-.1 rs l!t-nn· Darmstadtcr \Ir. & :-.1 rs. I.. I >armstadtcr & HenrJ l'aul Elliott . .. \Ir. & l\lrs. .\nclrcw Epstein :\I ikc Fems . . llarn Fi,·ld .. :-.tr. & .\Ir,. Framis Fme Harry Fine . .. . ...... llarry. Bernard. Eugene, and Jerome Fisher Familtcs . .. :\Ir. & \I rs. Hcrht•rt Fisher :\Ir. & :\I rs. \\'illiam rishn _ Dr ~ornun Fleishman Fogel Famih• Al. Frank, and J. H,·cht Dr. & \!rs. \lartin Friedcnherg II vrnan Friedman :\lauricc & Harrison Friend Families ;1laurin~ Fri<'nd .\I ikl' Goldhcrg ;1I. J. Goldberg Sidney Goldherg ,\I Gol<kn :\Ir. & .\I rs. :\laurice Gold.:-n ).Ir. & Mrs. Phillip Granik 1945 1946 1947 $ $ I 50.00 $ 150.00 .l00.00 200.00 500.00 300.00 25.00 .ifl.00 50.00 75,00 250.00 !... ,.,"" -~ -:; "0 ...0 ·-"' 0. ...... etJ bO .,_. h ... 150.00 150.00 500.00 100.00 350.00 "0 - ~ c g i: ·- re 5~ 72 no 550.00 1,000.00 200.00 215.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 2,000.00 500.00 1·25.00 .=:oo.oo 300.00 236.50 400.00 4'>0.0() 25.00 200.00 100.00 25.00 215.00 ZS 00 22500 l,440.00 300.00 50.00 300.00 50.00 200.00 100.00 350.00 1,625.00 35.00 JS.00 1000 50.00 50.00 300.00 IOI 00 300.00 25 00 75.00 - ISO.OD 16.00 4.00 14.00 711 50 600.00 250.00 325.00 100.00 .mo.on 536.50 25.00 10.00 200.00 25 00 :on.no 65.00 200 00 650.00 3.16 50 50.0'l ., 125 00 150 00 175.00 250.00 250.00 75.00 50 00 .: .?5.00 .i(l.00 125.00 25.00 J00.00 586.50 .36.50 10.00 36.50 .uso.oo 60.00 5.160.00 s.J2s.;o 87.00 223.00 136.50 500.00 100.00 500.00 100.00 .300.00 0 25.00 60.00 50.00 ...u c,: 25.00 15.00 30.00 2 3 10.00 20000 5000 I0.00 255.0() 25,00 10.00 100.00 25 00 25.00 2.5 00 60.00 100.00 60.00 40.00 60.00 50.00 10.00 50.00 ,on oo 700_(1() 87500 100.00 300.00 100.00 25.00 110.00 30.00 200.00 100.00 250.00 220.00 100.00 200.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 20000 500.00 10000 :25.oo 5000 l00.00 50.00 50.00 200.00 100.00 300.00 25.00 I 50.00 R 510.00 50.00 100.00 63.00 25.00 250.00 36.50 8,500.00 SO.OU 200.00 50.00 10.00 5,350.00 100.00 100.00 200.00 11 .00 10.00 250.00 100.00 750.00 so.on 340.00 1,550.00 2,575.00 3,596.00 6,209.50 l,l95.00 150.00 450.00 15.00 1.909.50 1,200.00 75.00 286.50 300.00 100.00 400.00 20000 ,2500 336.50 1.000.00 25.00 200.00 250.00 150.00 500.00 261.50 236.50 85.00 100.00 l.?5.00 .l00.00 25 00 900.00 Balances Not Due or Not Paid 150.00 1,721.00 2,200.00 2,1150.00 300.00 350.00 50 00 200.00 150.00 225.00 25.00 25.00 200.00 .500.00 573.00 1,109 ;o $ I I I.SO JOO.OU 500.00 150.00 10.00 136..50 5.00 oo I I I.SO $ . I I I 50 $ 100.00 150.00 500.0() 400.00 1952 150.00 25.00 25 200.00 500.00 5.16.50 .300.00 $ 1951 100.00 5.00 !i0.00 100( 25.00 15 (10 300.00 IS 00 15 00 100.00 236.50 1950 50.00 400.00 100.00 300.00 50.00 10.00 50.00 75 00 $ 200.00 200.00 ~0.00 250.00 50.00 50.00 1949 50.00 ..:.:,. 0 g-£ 100.00 200.00 600.00 200.00 ! (IIJ.00 100.00 ";..c., ·- c:: 150.00 150.00 250.00 50.00 SO.OU 250.00 300.00 25000 1948 $ 200.00 100.00 75 00 "0 "0 :., 1 ·o $ 50.00 500.00 600.00 Total Pledges 536.50 20000 100.00 23000 90.00 140.00 50.00 700.00 5.35.00 .150.00 50.00 169.00 166.00 3,653.00 65.00 45 00 1.600.00 2.50.00 50.00 100.00 1.441.50 65.00 1,195.00 50.00 ll0.00 1,084.50 50.00 38,073.50 160.00 500.00 448.00 552.50 1,000.00 1,455.00 380.00 450.00 1,436.50 100.00 325.00 l0.00 100.00 3,166.50 350.00 $ 3.250.00 �1943 Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Greenberg (irossman Dept. Store . . .. .\1 rs. Isaac Grossman & Family . ..... .\! r. & .\[rs. Harold Grossman :-.Ir. & .\!rs. Samuel Grossman .\Ir. & .\!rs. David Gudcbky. .\fr. & .\!rs. Komma Gudebky .. . .... Mr. & .\irs . .\farvin Gudebky Mr. & .\lrs. Oscar Gudcbky Hamilton ,\pts. · ..... .. Homer Hayden .... .... ............... .\Ir. & .\!rs. Joseph Hecht ....... Cy W. Hirt ......... H ughcs & Hatcher . ... ..... .\Ir. & .\1 r, . .\!eyer Jacobs .\lrs. Tillie Jacobs .. .\Ir. & .\I rs. Sol J acohson ........ .\Ir. & .\1 rs . .\lorris Kantor ......., J . .\I. Kaufman Family & Associates Dr. .\1arie Keihn .... ........... . .\ir. & .\lrs. Samuel Klayf .\!rs. Sarah Klein . . .. .\Ir. & .\!rs. Harold Kline Rev. & .\!rs. Jacoh Klitnwr Abe Kollcnberg Ben Komiss . .. .. . . ........... .. .\fr. & .\!rs. ,\lex Krause .\Ir. & .\!rs. Edward H. Krause David J. Krupp .... ..... .\fr. & .\I rs. Harry Lahr .. .\Ir. & .\!rs. Jack Lawson .\Ir. & .\Ir:;. Samuel Lawson .\Ir. & :\I rs. '.\fax Le how . :0.fax Lenhoff ..... :\Ir. & .\Ir:;. Jess Levin .... ~Ir. & .\!rs. :O.lorris Le"in,· :0-f r. & .\I rs. Reuhl·n Len :O.l r. & ..\1 rs. II yman Lip.man . :0.1 r. & :\I rs. J al·k Lipman :0.lr. & :0-lrs. Samuel Lipman \Ir. & '.\I rs. Chas. Locke .. Don :O.lann ..... . Benjamin .\!arms .. H crman .\1 cndelson James .\lctz .\liss Eva .\[illcr Dr. Phillip :0-liller :0-[isccllaneous Contributions Joe Nadel .\I ax ~ (..·\Jinan .. . ... Oscar :S:cuman ......... . .\Ir. & :\!rs. Ted Xl'Ullll'r .. '.\Ir. & :0.1 rs. B.,n Oi>pcnheim . S,im Orlikoff .\Ir. & :0-1 r:-. Harold Page . .\Ir. & :\I rs. ,\lhcrt Parker ... .\I rs. Bertha & Sylvia l'aul ... .\Ir. & :0.1 r,. Nathan Price '.\! r. & ,\( rs. Samuel Price .\Ir. & 1\lr,. J.C. Rapaport Leah Richel ..... . .\Ir. & '.\Ir,;. Barne,· Rola•rt, '.\Ir. & :0-frs, !,ral'l'Rodin .\1 r. & .\1 rs. Fred Rodoff 11 r, & .\I rs. Lyle Roger~ . 1944 1945 500.00 550.00 250.00 10.00 150.00 25.00 500.00 725.00 250.00 25.00 150.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 1946 500.00 725.00 275.00 25.00 235.00 25.00 25.00 60.00 1947 2,000.00 5,000.00 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 55.00 75.00 3 109.50 2,182.50 2,000.00 1,000.00 2,551.50 2,746.00 250.00 12.'i.OO 650.00 350.00 125.00 1,000.00 100.00 40.00 50.00 1,000.00 250.00 1,000.00 400.00 400.00 25.00 500.00 35.00 100.00 200.00 150.00 25.00 l,., "';.-, :.c"' - -0 ...0 ·-"'0. .... ,.,r.r. '-'"· 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 75.00 600.00 100.00 600.00 25.00 15000 150.00 25.00 10.00 100.00 25.00 250.00 125.00 1,000.00 25.00 300.00 150.00 50.00 20.00 250.00 25.00 300.00 100.00 100.00 50.00 10.00 25.00 250.00 200.00 300.00 4,750.00 25.00 1,000.00 200.00 100.00 30.00 200.00 300.00 8,036.00 25.00 300.00 25.00 600.00 20.00 ., C.c. 250.00 - .... ~=g .:: 25.00 150.00 25.00 200.00 "' ::, 0 ~ :::: .;:: g~ .::: 0 :r. ~ 0 =C: 0 10.00 ;; 0 50.00 300,00 50.00 500.00 J00.00 25.00 500.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 325.00 25.00 110.00 20.00 85.00 600.00 50.00 550.00 30.00 25.00 410.00 250.00 75.00 4000 25.00 200.00 100.00 12,300.00 15.00 405 00 250.00 110.00 25.00 25.00 850.00 325.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 150.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 " 50.00 25.00 250.00 100.00 10,350.00 25.00 300.00 273.00 161.50 275.00 100.00 100.00 35.00 525.00 50.00 75.00 3,000.00 111.50 3,000.00 50.00 45.00 25.00 86.50 786.50 50.00 10.00 50.00 25.00 2,500.00 150.00 3.790.00 1(),00 51.50 50.00 50.00 25.00 2,500.00 50.00 3.036.50 50.00 25.00 2,500.00 50.00 J,050.00 75.00 50.00 1,000.00 90.00 2.050.00 35.00 25.00 ISO.no 250.00 100.00 50.00 I ,0.00 100.00 50.00 1S000 so 9.l.50 1.010.00 200 00 30.00 61.50 50.00 J0.00 36.50 50.00 25.00 -0 -0... 0 ,.,CJ 50.00 25.00 250.00 100.00 12,450.00 15.00 325.00 200.00 161 50 500.00 bl) bl) -0 -0 '-' 100.00 30.00 100.00 35.00 5.00 200.00 25.00 10,100.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 .~0.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 200.00 190.00 45.00 25.00 50.00 231.00 25.00 165.00 322.00 90.00 167.00 250.00 275.00 1,000.00 100.00 1,750.00 50.00 100.00 1.000.00 1,000.00 125.00 25.00 600.00 J00.00 750.00 750.00 100.00 7.50.00 850.00 100.00 200.00 200.00 325 00 25.00 100.00 300.00 525.00 7.l 50.00 200.00 25.00 IO(l.00 150.00 10.00 150.00 150.00 250.00 25000 25.00 2500 1,570.00 2.150.00 100.00 25.00 25.00 500.00 10.00 50 ()() 50..00 25.00 75.00 60.00 25.00 10.00 100.00 396.50 786.50 186.50 J6.50 250.00 141.50 .\6 so 150.00 136.50 36.50 Total Pledges 130.00 4,500.00 19,589.50 775.00 160.00 1,910.00 75.00 65.00 685.00 3,000.00 200.00 950.00 25.00 600.00 240.00 110.00 1,J00.00 1,225.00 60,1S6.00 180.00 3,290.00 1,573.00 833.00 100.00 850.00 120.00 1,400.00 825.00 150.00 190.00 1,525.00 181.50 1,896.00 250.00 115.00 300.00 535.00 14,400.00 501.50 17,776.50 230.00 250.00 285.00 325.00 850.00 25.00 50.00 1,377.00 50.00 50.00 100.00 6,685.00 175.00 250.00 10.00 150.00 100.00 2,500.00 6,520.00 300.00 1().00 .lS.00 975.00 1,446.00 1.77100 Balances Not Due or Not Paid 150.00 1,800.00 �1943 Rogus & Lebow ....... ... .... ... .. !I.tr. & l\lrs Leo Rnse ...._. _ .. ... i\lr. & !\!rs. Douglas Rosen ..... !I.Ir. & !1.1 rs. llarold Rosen !I.Ir. & .\!rs. Leu S. Rosen .... . .... ..... !I.Ir. & !l.lrs. !,am Rosenbaum....... !I.tr. & !l.lrs..\lax Rosenberg !I.Ir. & Mr<. Robert Ro•cnlwrg !I.tr. I\: .\!rs. Seymour Rosenberg . . !l.lartill Roth !I.tr. & !l.frs Chas. Ruhmsky .. ... !I.I iss Florl'IIC<' Rulimsky Louis Rnhinsky ...... !l.lrs. Rat' Rnbm~ky . .. . Elizaheth I• Hyan . ...... I Jack Sa ppcr ... . .. '" Rahhi & !I.Ir~. Satlow ..., . ... ? l'aul J. Sd1lossman .,., Ja<:oh Schocrhcr . .. .. :.E !I.Ir. & i\l rs. !I.I ax Schuhb . - -o Dr. Leonard Schultz 5 ;. ill r & :,\fr~ .\ be Shmooklcr ... c.. !l.lrs. ,\he Shmooklr.r & !I.tr. & ~ [; Mrs. Francis Fine ~~ Leah Shumaker . .... - .... ...... ..... ~ ~ Mr. & .\!rs. !I.lax Shumaker . ... ...... . ::,.. "!I.Ir. & :\lr5. Sam Shumaker.. iii O !I.Ir. & !l.lrs. Sam Siegl'I -5 Mr. & !I.I rs. Harold Silverman :~ § !I.Ir. & !l.lrs, Sol Silverman ] g Ed Simcoe .. . . ·- ;;; !I.Ir. S.: !l.lrs Joseph Simon :!: Jacoh Singer _g ~ !I.Ir. & ~!rs. Joseph ';inger '· !I.Ir. & :\!rs Sam $ingcr .. .... o~ .!I.Ir. & Mrs. C~arlC', Smith ~ § !I.Ir. & .!l.lrs. Eh Smith .. ... -o Saul .Smith ... .... ...... ..... .... .,, R. Stotz . ... . ... _ ... "2 Mr. & !-.!rs. Fred Stein 8 !I.Ir. & !l.lrs. Carl Ste!n<ller ~ Mr. & !I.Ir~. Jack Stcmdlcr .. .. !I.Ir. & \I rs. .!I.I ilton Stcindlcr .. .. \Ir. & \lrs. \\'illiam Stern ... ..... ... !I.fr & .!1.lrs. Joseph Strifling ...... II arrirt falbot . .. . . ..... .... .!I.Ir & \!rs . .!I.form Teles .. . ... .... Rahhi & :\!rs. Samuel l1men . ..... .... E. \'alentinc . .. !l.iclvin Dan Duren ... .... \\'alter~ & 8reccher \\'est ~lich1gan Steel T ~f. \\'hit1nan .. .... ;1f r. & ~Ir~. Tosial• Wiener . !I.Ir & !I.I rs. Paul \l. Wiener . !I.I orton Wolfe ... .. .... . ,.... Total Amount for 1943 ................ _ 5.360.00 $ S,360.00 1944 25.00 U5 00 .225.00 100.00 250.00 50.00 1945 1946 50.00 5000 25.00 500.00 750.00 175.00 500.00 50.00 25.00 300.00 450.00 125.00 350.00 50.00 5.00 25.00 60.00 1,300.00 1,600.00 500.00 750.00 225.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 10 00 25.00 .... ... . .. 1947 400.00 1,00(100 !5.00 118.00 1,000.00 25.00 50.00 60.00 100.00 300.00 600.00 800.00 I.I 00.00 50.00 100.00 125.00 100.00 425.00 150.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 50.00 50.00 1110.00 100.00 200.00 600.00 150.00 100.00 100.00 I too 100.00 50.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 850.00 300.00 110.00 100.00 10000 100.00 I 00.00 300.00 ,oo.oo 1000 ..... .. ... 250.00 200.00 7SO.OO 20.00 ..... .. 275.oO 50.00 200.00 35.00 200.00 2.000 00 50000 100 00 100.00 30.00 J00.00 1948 1949 100.00 10.00 1.000.00 1,600.00 200.00 1.250.00 246.50 100.00 125.00 75.00 . ..... .. ..... 100.00 1951 750 00 50.00 136.50 2,536.50 2.353.50 1952 750.00 50.00 86.50 2,500.00 1,50000 236..,o 250.00 125 00 600.00 100.00 100.00 136.50 150 00 150.00 100.00 .... ····-···· ... .... .. . . .... .... .... 100.00 75.00 2,100.00 50.00 250.00 25.00 260.00 275.00 25.00 1.000.00 500.00 50.00 100.00 15.00 50.00 300.00 550.00 510.00 25.00 175.00 SU0.00 500.00 .. 200.00 270.00 1,000.00 50.00 25.00 .. ....... . ..... 75.00 350 00 4,250.00 100.00 550 00 750.00 3,600.00 100.00 .. .... 100.00 ..... 118.00 90.00 175.00 170.00 ..... - 100.00 86.50 850.00 2,125.00 1950 500.00 50.00 125.00 2,250.01) 2,371.50 200.00 .5000 50.00 ... .. 50.00 ..... .. ... 100.00 7, 00 2,536.50 ~5.00 200.00 41.50 100.00 786.50 2.000.00 ~00 00 2.000.00 225.00 .... ~---- · -- ---·-- 750.00 10,000 00 60.00 150.00 2,373 00 2,373.00 100.00 10.00 136.50 10.00 175.00 250.00 100.00 50.00 H!6.50 25.00 200.00 S0.00 161.50 1,000.00 1.036.50 135.00 500.00 1,536.50 110.00 500.00 1,500.00 .... 11000 500.00 2.036.50 llOJ>O 100.00 160.00 100.00 77lOO 3,681 00 100 00 625 00 500.00 2,282.50 2,755.':o 125.00 125.00 125.00 161 50 125.00 100.00 5.00 15.00 .. 650.00 2,750.00 250.00 25 00 100.llO 286. :;o 100.00 50 00 l.!6.50 25 00 136.50 100 00 625.00 100.00 625.00 300.00 2,800.00 125.00 100.00 20.00 15 00 ... 500.00 315.00 1.000.00 I 50.00 ... .. 75 00 50.00 ..... 25.00 1,236.50 15,000.00 - - 2,036.50 20,200.00 1.050.00 15,000.00 .... .... 25.00 I 050.00 1.250.00 15200.00 15,300.00 .... -~-- -- -$76,187.00 - ------- -----~-$7!,977 50 $69.695..'i'l $14.055.00 $19 210.00 $25 329.00 $62, S20 00 $74,276.50 Balances Total Not Due or Pledges Not Paid 2,000.00 350.00 475.00 529.50 11,461.50 12,975.00 1,100.00 4,223.00 1.221.SO 400.00 50.00 280.00 275.00 100.00 35.00 50.00 .15.00 393.00 2,400.00 85.00 660.00 75.00 4,900.00 9,282.50 125.00 1.161.50 121.50 975.00 6, I 98.00 2.000.00 610.00 1,121.00 135.00 618.00 845.00 3,685.00 7,264.50 50.00 100.00 1,545.00 100.00 575.00 4,298.00 2,320.00 21.619.00 50.00 755.00 486.50 20.00 35.00 200.00 500.00 50.00 8.838.00 96,450.00 ..625.00 ~.360.00 15000 ~ $61.694.50 $480.305.00 $ 5,70C.OO GRA:---D TOTALS*..... ,.. •This compilati011 does not detail an amount of approximately $14,000.00, representing total adjustments mC1de on pledges above li8ted, plus campaign expenses incurred and previously reported nvcr this ten year period. $480,30500 $ 5,700.01) �O/ficer6 and Board o/ Jru6lee6 o/ United Jewi6h Charilie6 o/ (f,.ealer rl!/u6ke1on 1952 OFFICERS Chairman . ........ .... ..... . .. . . .. .... . ...... Paul M. \\"iener Vice-Chairman ................................................. Mrs. Jos. Strifling Vice-Chairman ..............................................................Jerome Fisher Treasurer ........................................................................ Leo S. Rosen Secretary ........................................................................ Rose Lawson B OARD OF TRUSTEES J. '.\L Kaufman Francis Fine Samuel Lipman Harold Rosen Harry Fisher Herman Grossman Samuel Klayf J us. Strifling '.\Tilton Steindler Dr. l\iorris Teles Josiah \Viener Dr. Ralph August Eli Smith Ted Neumer Fred Rodoff l\Iax Lebow Harold Silverman Abe Ashendorf l\Iildred Rodoff Seymour Rosen berg Jhi6 book i6 made po66ibl throu1h the cooperation o/ the /offowin(j- per6on6 .... '.\Ir. and '.\Trs. Sam Lipman '.\Ir. and '.\frs. Abe Ashendorf '.\Ir. and '.\!rs. Ted :Neumer Dr. and '.\frs. Ralph V. August '.\Ir. and '.\I rs. Harold Rosen '.\Jr. and '.\frs. Francis Fine '.\Ir. and '.\[rs. Leo S. Rosen '.\Ir. and '.\!rs. Bernard Fisher ;\I rs. Rebecca Shmookler '.\Ir. and .\!rs. Harry A. Fisher '.\Ir. and '.\[rs. H. A. Sih·erman '.\Ir. and '.\lrs. Herman Grossman '.\Ir. and :\!rs. Louis Gros,;man '.\Ir. and '.\Irs. Eli :'.\I. Smith '.\Ir. and '.\!rs. J. .'.\T. l,aufrnan i\lr. and '.\!rs. Joseph Strifling '.\fr. and '.\!rs. Sam Klayf '.\Ir. and '.\!rs. Josiah \\"iener '.\Ir. and l\lrs. Paul ?II. \\"iener DANA PRINTING COMPANY � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Temple B'nai Israel Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Temple B'nai Israel (Muskegon, Mich.) Description An account of the resource Collection of photographs, scrapbooks, programs, minutes, and other records of the Temple B'nai Israel in Muskegon, Michigan. 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Title A name given to the resource Grand Valley State University Photographs Subject The topic of the resource Aerial photographs Universities and colleges Michigan Grand Rapids (Mich.) Allendale (Mich.) Building Facilities Dormitories Students Events 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Description An account of the resource People, places, and events of Grand Valley State University from its founding in 1960 as a 4-year college in western Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource News & Information Services. University Communications Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/41">News &amp; Information Services. University Photographs. (GV012-01)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ConleyPhillip Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Conley, Phillip Description An account of the resource Phillip Conley, Accounting Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University – History College teachers Universities and colleges – Faculty Michigan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Communications. Vita Files, 1968-2016 (GV012-03) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. 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Title A name given to the resource Civil War and Slavery Collection Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Slavery--United States African Americans United States--Politics and government--19th century Description An account of the resource A selection of correspondence, diaries, official documents, photographs related to the American Civil War and to the institution of slavery, collected by Harvey E. Lemmen. The collection includes a selection of documents from ten states related to the ownership of slaves and abolition, correspondence and documents of soldiers who fought in the war and from family members and officials, diaries and letters of individuals, and a collection of mailing envelopes decorated with patriotic imagery. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lemmen, Harvey E. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Connecticut. Loyal to the Union Description An account of the resource Design shows female with state coat of arms and "Loyal to the Union. State of Connecticut." Design in red and blue on a white envelope. For sale by Wm. Ridenburgh, 132 & 134 Nassau St., N.Y. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-49_PE075 Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en">No Copyright - United States</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Postal service--United States--History Covers (Philatety)--United States--History Patriotic envelopes Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/476">Civil War patriotic envelopes, (RHC-49)</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. 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The collection includes a selection of documents from ten states related to the ownership of slaves and abolition, correspondence and documents of soldiers who fought in the war and from family members and officials, diaries and letters of individuals, and a collection of mailing envelopes decorated with patriotic imagery. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lemmen, Harvey E. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472">Civil War and Slavery Collection (RHC-45)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/470">John Bennitt Diaries and Correspondence (RHC-43)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/471">Nathan Sargent Papers (RHC-44)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/478">Theodore Peticolas Diary (RHC-51)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/476">Civil War Patriotic Envelopes Collection (RHC-51)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/479">Whitely Read Diary (RHC-52)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1804-1897 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en">No Copyright - United States</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg; application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Image; Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1804-1897 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Connecticut. The Loyal States, Union Description An account of the resource Design shows female with flag and state coat of arms and "Connecticut, The Loyal States, Union." Design in blue on a white envelope. Designed and manufactured by Reagles & Co., 1 Chambers Street, N.Y. 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Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b52f6361efe8c5ab36606739490139f5.pdf b2d74e1c4826552ee1458cb94484b1ce PDF Text Text Kyle & Juliann Caldwell 'If 616-349-8987 !11J717/99 @2:00PM RUSH TO: Sam Singh, MNA FAX: 517 355-3302 FROM: Kyle & Juliann Caldwell PAGES (INCLUDING THIS COVER): 5 Here is a draft of what we discussed. Thanks. Kyle Wednes{!ay, July 7, 1999 Cl1/5 �Kyle & Juliann Caldwell t:r 6 t 6-349-8987 r/JJ717199 <92:01 PM [l215 Michigan's Alliance for Volunteers "The Alliance for Volunteerism" The Alliance for Michigan's Volunteers and Volunteer Based Organizations Working in the areas of volunteer advocacy, programming, and technical assistance for the private, public and soda! sectors of Michigan's communities Proposed bJ: Michigan Community Senice Commission Michigan Nonprofit Association Volunteer Centers of Michigan Michigan Campus Compact Connect Michigan Partners �Kyle & Juliann Caldwell 11' 616-349-8987 11il717199 02:01 PM [l315 Executive Summary Michigan's Alliance for Volunteers (The Alliance) will be a specialize nonprofit organization that will work to provide programming, technical assistance and advocacy suppolt for Michigan organizations utilizing the talents, resources and expertise of volunteers throughout our state. The Alliance will initially consist of the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC), Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), Volunteer Centers of Michigan (VCl'v!), Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) and the Connectlv!ichigan Campaign Partners. VCM and fvJCC will be permanently housed with in the Alliance along with a number of programs and fundings sources currently housed in the MCSC and .MNA. !vJCSC, VCivJ, lvJCC and lv!NA are pennanent member of the Alliance. The graphic in Appendix 1 illustrates the changes (see Appendix 1). Essentially, the lv!CSC and lvJNA will modify their current respective functions to ensure that they are not competing and are executing support functions for the field that are effective and efficient. The Alliance will be established as a separate 50 l(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization comprised a board of directors consisting of not more than six members nominated and approved by the Alliance partner organizations. An executive director will be appointed by the board of directors and will serve at the will of the board. The exec uti l'e director will be charged to handle all day to day operations of the Alliance under the supervision of the board of directors. Need There is a need to avoid competition. There is a need to build effeciencies. There is a need to build autonomy for the programmatic, promotional and advocacy elements of the field of volunteerism. Solution Spin off those elements that do not target, operationalize and capitalize on the core missions of lv!CSC and MNA. MCSC is a grant maker that incubates innovative and sustainable volunteer programs. iVINA is an membership association that advocates and provides services to Michigan's nonprofit organizations Advantages Never before in the history of the two organizations has the timing been right economically and politically for the two organizations to organize the field in a way that makes sense for all parties and not just because it was economically and politically feasible. �Kyle & Juliann Caldwell 'II' 616-349-8987 f1JJ717199 <ll2:03PM Challenges Getting the respective boards aligned with this new structure. Finding enough capital to build an endowment to support the Alliance. Maintaining interest of the public to this idea and defining it in terms that lay people can understand. Budget Expesnses Staff 3- Staff Salaries and Benefits Executive Director Fund Dev. and Prog. Spec. Support Staff $220,000 Salarv $75,000 +Benefits 30,000 = $100,000 Salar)' $45,000 +Benefits 25,000 = $70,000 Salary $30,000 +Benefits 20,000 = $50,000 Space Rent for !500 square feet@ $301sq. Foot annually $45,000 Eq ui pm en t $23,000 Phones, fax, copier, computers, etc. annually Travel Other VIG all subgranting $13,000 $1,000,000 Revenue State of Michigan (VIG) Romney Fund Engler Fund (Endowment) Evaluation Components· Measures of Success or Failure $1,000,000 $20,000,000 D415 �Kyle & Juliann Caldwell w 616-349-8987 11JJ717199 (l)2:04PM Appendix I The Alliance •VCM •MCC • Connect Michigan • The Romney Fund • The Englei' Volunteer Strategic Fund • Training and T/A • Volunteer Centers of Michigan • Michigan Campus Compact • Training and TI A • The Romney Fund • Connect Michgian • Michigan's AmeriCorps • Training and TI A • Leam & Sene • Volunteer Investment G1·ants • Michigan's PI'Dmise • Service Leaming Leadership Council Cl515 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_AE_1999-07-07_Michigan-Alliance-for-Volunteers-Exec-Summary Title A name given to the resource ConnectMichigan Alliance 1999-07-07 Michigan Alliance for Volunteers executive summary Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Association Description An account of the resource ConnectMichigan Alliance 1999-07-07 Michigan Alliance for Volunteers executive summary. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records ConnectMichigan Alliance Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999-07-07 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/52042d4cb6031c7709ad0c64cff08bbb.pdf 562806b0b7871aca3801955146b04ed2 PDF Text Text .,, ) J PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (DRAFI' as of911 5/99) '-' .... MCSC Executi.ve Director Program staff Commissioners. MNA MCC Councilor + + Presidents VCM Opc:ratiag Council The Allianc:e Grantmaker. Role National Service Programs Learn and Serve Programs Training and T/A for grantees Volunteer lnvestment Grants Alliance Board Executive Director Directors: VCM, MCC. Fund Development Program and Support Staff Advisory Board MCC CoiDlcil ofPresidellt!5 VCM Operating Council VCM Member Services and Support ConnectMichigan Romney Fund National Volunteer Week Volunteerism Clearinghouse SuperConference Make A Difference Day MCC Member Services and Support MCC Gr:ltot Programs K-12 Service Learning Governor's Semce Awards Adopt-A-Part ofMichigan America's Promise Executive Director Progl'llm Staff Board ofTrustees Member Services Public Poftcy Training/Technical Assistance Grantmaker.s/Grantseekers Research � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_AE_1999-09-15_Figure-Programs-and-Services Title A name given to the resource ConnectMichigan Alliance 1999-09-15 Figure: Programs and Services Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Association Description An account of the resource ConnectMichigan Alliance 1999-09-15 Figure: Programs and Services. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records ConnectMichigan Alliance Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49402 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999-09-15 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/c079c7a9adae8670b2604d8e7baeaae6.pdf 417cec2c718ba5674ea36bc255a84db5 PDF Text Text PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (DRAFT as of9/15/99) MCSC Executive Director Program staff Commissioners Grantmaker Role National Service Programs Learn and Serve Programs Training and T/A for grantees Volunteer Investment Grants MNA MCC Council of Presidents f"+ Alliance Board ~ VCM Operating Council The Alliance Executive Director Directors: VCM, MCC, Fund Development Program and Support Staff Advisory Board MCC Council ofPresidents VCM Operating Council VCM Member Services and Support ConnectMichigan Romney Fund National Volunteer Week Volunteerism Clearinghouse SuperConference Make A Difference Day MCC Member Services and Support MCC Grant Programs K-12 Service Learning Governor's Service Awards Adopt-A-Part ofMichigan America's Promise Executive Director Program Staff Board of Trustees Member Services Public Policy Training/Technical Assistance Grantmakers!Grantseekers Research �The Alliance Organizational Chart Draft Administrative Services � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_AE_1999-09-15_Figures-and-Organizational-Chart-Draft Title A name given to the resource ConnectMichigan Alliance 1999-09-15 figures and organizational chart draft Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Association Description An account of the resource ConnectMichigan Alliance 1999-09-15 figures and organizational chart draft. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records ConnectMichigan Alliance Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49403 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999-09-15 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/f87be9d32afc8cd54d8d4b56f1eceac1.pdf 5bee03d4aa547d4f685aa59dddd27ea4 PDF Text Text The Alliance An Overview to Date Prepared for VCM Operating Council September 15, 1999 Background: In the past decade, Michigan has seen the development of a number of statewide infrastructure organizations focusing on the promotion ofvolunteerism and connnunity service. The Michigan Campus Compact was developed in 1989 to recognize the service contribution institutions of higher education were making to their communities. A few months later, a small group of community based volunteer centers began the Volunteer Centers of Michigan. A year later, the Michigan Nonprofit Association (known then as the Michigan Nonprofit Forum) was developed to enhance the understanding of the nonprofit sector including the advancement of philanthropy and volunteerism. Finally in 1991, newly elected Governor John Engler created by Executive Order the Michigan Community Service Commission. Over the years, all four organizations have worked collaboratively with one another. In the mid- 1990's, both VCM and MCC entered into partnerships with the Michigan Nonprofit Association. These partnerships have strengthened all three organizations and have resulted in immense administrative savings. In addition to the administrative savings, the programs and activities of all three organizations have been enhanced by this unique partnership. Under new leadership, the Michigan Nonprofit Association (and it's affiliates) and the Michigan Community Service Commission have made a concerted effort for more intentional and effective partnership. As the field of service continues to change and be challenged by "outside influences," serious conversations between MNA and MCSC have occurred regarding the need for a sustainable support system for existing and developing volunteer initiatives. Three primary motivators -the need to provide well-rounded support services to the volunteerism field; the desire not to duplicate services and programs; and potential changes in federal programs that support volunteerism -lead to a reasonable conclusion that we can be much more effective as a unified front than as two separate entities. However, it is also acknowledged that some activities/functions MUST remain separateagain, for the greater good of the field. What seems to make the most sense is the development of a third entity that would absorb common functions of MNA and MCSC, while maintaining its neutrality and program-focus. This conceptual organization, unofficially dubbed "The Alliance" for purposes of conversation, has received a great deal of support from sector leaders and partner organizations, and the official stages of planning have begun. Proposed Timeline: • June 1999- Conversations between MNA and MCSC leadership begin. • July/August 1999- Seek general conceptual support from the Governor, Ms. Engler, MNA Chairperson, VCM Executive Committee and MCSC Executive Committee. • September 1999- Proposal is brought to MCSC, MNA Board, VCM Operating Council, and MCC Council of Presidents for feedback. • October/November 1999- Administrative and program structure drafted, fund development plan outlined. • November 1999 -Hire legal consultant and draft articles of incorporations and bylaws. • December 2000 - Revised plan is presented for approval to MCSC, MNA, VCM and MCC. • January 2000- Fund Development process begins (legislative and private). • October 2000 -''The Alliance" is bom with Phase I of funding (legislative). • October 2001 -''The Alliance" achieves full funding. �Pureose: • to centralize state-level, volunteer programming efforts in a manner that ensures long-term sustainability • administer programming and technical assistance currently administered by MNA, VCM, MCC, and MCSC • continue to partner with additional organizations as deemed appropriate Concerns leading to concept: • Competition and control • Politicization of volunteerism • Funding for volunteer initiatives Funding: • goal: $20 million endowment= approx $850,000 annual operating budget • it is being proposed that the State ofMichigan create a $10 million endowment • an additional $10 million would be sought in match funds to the State endowment, which would be placed in a private endowment Governance and Administration: • a Board of Trustees with representation from MCSC, MCC, VCM and MNA would govern; initial board members would be appointed by the two incorporating entities (MCSC and MNA) • both incorporating entities would develop a written contract outlining their responsibilities to both the Alliance and each other • it is anticipated that in the first few years MNA would serve as the fiduciary agent • executive director reports directly to "The Alliance" Board • VCM and MCC would continue to have directors that report to the Executive Director, but hired by a committee of respective constituents and the executive director (following current hiring practices) • the affiliation agreements between VCM!MNA and MCC!MNA will continue to be in effect and would serve as a safety net for either entity to remove themselves from "The Alliance" • VCM and MCC will conduct an annual review of the relationship with "The Alliance." The findings of that review will be presented to the MNA Board of Trustees �Kev considerations: • Shared space for all • VCM identity/neutrality • Clarity of roles/relationships Immediate impact on VCM: • Increased budget from $115,000 (which includes MAVA, ConnectMichigan, Romney, trainings, etc) to $160,000 focused solely on Volunteer Centers (site visits, related assistance and support) • Sustainable funding base: current budget relies on grants, success of training events, and MNA's annual fundraising efforts (aside from approximately $3,500 in membership fees and "pass-through" funds of AmeriCorps grant, VCM's budget is completely subsidized by MNA) • Increased program staff to two FTE's; focus on VCM initiatives • More visible position in coordinating state efforts as partners will have equal voice (i.e. Make A Difference Day) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_AE_1999-09-15_Overview-to-Date-for-VCM-Board Title A name given to the resource ConnectMichigan Alliance 1999-09-15 overview to date for VCM board Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Association Description An account of the resource ConnectMichigan Alliance 1999-09-15 overview to date for VCM board. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records ConnectMichigan Alliance Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49404 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999-09-15 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/4e301770fff1f6cf827eb589418dc516.pdf a518c90acf2c17219fdee9c46e990508 PDF Text Text LOO ll'l = n :i! f CIJ I< ::I -·-· 3 ~ > aso~ rc:cr :::1. :r D) () Si) - ::I 0 cr. v -·&t v ~tl) ::I !;ltd 0 (I) n ::I Si) )> --· -;;CD � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1968-2014 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Council of Michigan Foundations Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Community Service Commission Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Council of Michigan Foundations; Michigan Nonprofit Association; Michigan Community Service Commission Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04 Language A language of the resource eng Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context JCPA-04_MNA_AE_1999-09-16_Figure-Organizational-Chart-Draft Title A name given to the resource ConnectMichigan Alliance 1999-09-16 Figure: Organizational Chart draft Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Michigan Nonprofit Association Description An account of the resource ConnectMichigan Alliance 1999-09-16 Figure: Organizational Chart draft. Records are compiled in the Our State of Generosity collection by the Johnson Center, along with the files of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA), the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) and the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Subject The topic of the resource Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Charities Philanthropy and Society Fundraising Records ConnectMichigan Alliance Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49405 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/515">Our State of Generosity collection, JCPA-04</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999-09-16 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/ee5843a115a9f0315fca50782da35c49.pdf 6a2d49633de9682f4be28f386147a9fb PDF Text Text 09/16/99 13:29 'Q'059 IINF/VC!! ·~ The Alliance An Overview to Date Prepared for MNA Bo.ard of Trustees . Baakgfound: In the past decade, Michigan has sean the development ofa nwnber of statewide infrastructure organizations focusing on the promotion of volunteerisrn and community service. The Michigan Campus Coropact was developed in 1939 to reeogni%~ the $eme~ eontribution that institutioi!S of higher education were making to their communities. A few months later, a small group of community based volunteer centers began the Volunteer Centers of Michigan. A yeai later, the Michigan Nonprofit Asslllliation (known then as !he Michigan NoDProfit Forum) was developed to enhance the understanding of the nonprofit sector including the advancement of philanthropy and voluntcerism. Finally in 1991, newly elected Governor John Engler created by Executive Order the Michigan Community Service Commission. Over the years, all four organi2ations have worked collabonuively with one another. 1n the mid1990's, both VCM and MCC entered into partnerships with the Michigan Nonprofit Association. The•e partnerlihips have strengthened all three orga.tti2atiQns an.d ha.ve re~l!l!ed in immense adminisfl'l!tive savings. In addition to the administrative savings, the programs and activities of all three organizations have been enhanced by this unique partnership. Under new leadership, the Michigan Nonprofit Association (and its affiliates) and the Michigw Communi!Y Service Commission have made a concerted effort for a more intentional and effective partnership. As the field of service continues to change and be challenged by "oul:!ide influences," serious conversations between MNA and MCSC have ocC\IIfed regarding fuc need for a sus!3inable support system for existing and developing volunteer initiatives. Three primary motivators· the need tO provide well-rounded support services to the volunteerism field; the desire not to duplicate services and programs; ami po!ential changes in federal programs that support VQiunteerisrn -lead to a reasonable conclusion that we can be much more effective as a unified front than as two separate entities. However, it is elso acknowledged that some activities/functions MUST remain separate- !liain, fot tile greater good of !he field. Whnt seems to make the most wnse is the development of a third entity !hal would absorb common functions of MNA and MCSC, wbile maintaining itS neutrality and program-focus. This tOilt~ptual orga.nintion, unofficially dubbed "The Alliance" for pmposcs of conversation, has received a great deal of support from sector leaders and panner organizations, and the official stages of plwming have begun. Purpos~: The purpose of"The Alliance" is to centralize state-level, volunteer programming effons in a manner that ensures long-ti;t'n\ sustainability. Initially, "Th~ Allillllce" would administer volu~leer programming currently administered by MNA, VCM, MCC, and MCSC. "The Alliance" would continue to partner with additional organizations as deemed appropriate. An endowment fund would be created to support "The Alliance" which would secure its existence into perpetuity, ~002 �09/16/99 13•29 'ti'059 }JNF/VC!I 11!!003 Funding: The current vision is to develop a pennanent endowment at a local GOmmunity fuundalion. The earnings of the endowtltent would be utilized to run the administrati11e functions of the "AJihmee." The initial funding of the endowment would be a C<Jmbinntion of private and public dollars. • State: It is being proposed that the State of Michigan fund $l0 million of the "Allianoo" endowment. The $10 )lilllion would b~ ll one-time allocation ftom FY 2000 -2001 budget. Based on initial discrussions by the MCSC and the Governor's statt; it will be our iotent to have this line item contained in the executive budget. The allocation would be placed into a pennanellt endowment at a local CQI!Wunity foundatiQll wi!h 11 ehallenge to the private secu,r to match dollar fur dollar given by the state. The fund;s placement into a C<Jmmunity foundation would ensure appropriate investment struiegy and remove the fear of future political administrlltions from eliminating the fund. • Private: An additional $10 million would be souglit in matching funds to the State's allocation, whioh would create a total private endowment of$20 million. The private Cil.lllpait!Xl will be g~ared towards fqundations, corpomte giving progra!!l.$ ~ illdividu...t.. A full endowment campaign with a visible fundraising committee w:iil be developed once the state's allocation is secured. The fund will ensure the continuation of the programs of MCSC, VCM and MCC in perpetility. The fund will generate an llllilUal basis of$850,000 dollats that will be dedicated to the 114rttitliruative functions of running the Allia.ttce, VCM a.ttd MCC. The Alliance will genernte additional funding for programming through grants and fees for services. ( Guvunance and Adminmrafi<lh; A 5-7 person Board of Trustees would govern "The Alliance" w:ith representation from MCSC, MCC.• VCM and MNA. The initiul board will be appointed by the two incorporating entities (MCSC and MNA). Both incorporating entities will develop a written contract outlining their responsibililio:s with the new structure and with =h other. It is anticipated that in the :fir$1 fWJ years MNA would serve as the fiduciary agent. 'The Alliance" would hl\ve <Ut executive director reporting directly to "The All.iance" BoMd. The executive director will be an at-will employee hired by the Board. Additional program staff of 'The Alliance" is outlined oo the attached organi~onal chart. The affiliation agreements between VCMJMNA and MCC/MNA will continue to be in effect and would serve as a safety net for either entity to remove themselves from 'The Alliance" structure. The leadership ofVCM and MCC will conduct an annual review ofthe relationship \Vlch "The Alliance." The findings of that review w:ill be presented to the MNA Board of Trustees. Tim£llne: Phase 1 - Rese~~rc}l t!fld Analysis • • • • June 1999- "Serious" conversations between MNA and MCSC leadership begin. July/August 1999 -seek general concept support ftom the Governor, Ms. Engler, MNA Chairperson. VCM Chairperson and MCSC Executive Committee. September 1999- Ptoposal is brought to MCSC, MNA Bo111d, VCM Advisory Collliliiuee, nnd MCC Council of Presidents for feedback. October/November 1999 ~Meet with local constituents that might be impacted by tbe "Alliance." ( �09/16/99 13:30 • • • 'Z}'059 llNF/VC!l October/November 1999- Engage a committee of board leadership from MNA, MCSC, MCC and VCM to provide guician(:e and oversight to staff. October/November 1999- Further develop administrative structure and funding prospects. November 1999- Engage experienced consultants to review our process, administrative struoture and operating documents. o December 1999- Present fonnal plan to MCSC, MNA, VCM and MCC. Phase 2- Fund Dl!l'elopment Cfl1T1palgn (Only ifPhase One is found acceplabk) Phase$- OtgnfiiWiiJ/141 Imp~ntaliiJn (Only ifP/las<! OntJ i$ /IJIIttd ucceplable) li!J 004 �) ) ) Volunteer Alliance Partners Current Roles and Responsibilities Michigan Community SeJVke Commission lfu!m; • Established in 1991 by Executive Order • Achieved legislative status in 1!19~ • 2S appointed commissiooers Three orlmacy functions· • Catatyst for community change • Ccmven.er • Brok-er of ideas and resources ~ • • Grantor Programming TGUnins'fA P'rolm!JJ!S· M;chigan·s AmeriCcrps • M.idligan"s Promise • Leam and Serve • • MYPAC Senior Advisory Council • • • • Volunteer Iavestmen1 Gr.mt.s Adopl·A·Part ofMichisan MJJI<e A Oifferencc Day Govemor~s Service Awards ~ • • • lnoorpo>ratcd in 1990 as Michigan Nonprofit Forum Became Michigan Nonprofit Association ;, 1995 4&-Membor board Mi~lr_igan Volonteer Centers of Michigan Michiga_n Nompn)fit A!lsociation Campus Comlt!cl ~ • Jnfonnally established in 1931! • moorpomled in 1992 ~'%ro,;,.,.led ;, 19&9 • • • Af!ilialed with MNA m1994 VCM Operating Council (member directors) • Mnlmti:t! wi!h MNA m1995 t.!CC Council ofPrcsirlents (momber _ioslirution Pn:s;dents) Mts~ion: Mim2l!; To promote the awareness at~.d effectiveness of Wchigan's nDnprofit :sector, and to adwnce the cause ofvolu nteerism and pbilantb:ropy in the state. ~ The Drission ofVCM :is to strengthen cx:ist.iog vo!wJteer cenlers, to provide· leadership in develop jog new c:entets, arul1o- promote and stn:ogthen vohmteerism ~de. MCCis a coalition ofWcbigan•suniversity and eoll~e presidestts: whose purpose is to facilitate on th.eir campliSCS a commitment to com.lWnity service thatwiU lead studenls to dewlap a life-long semce ethic and will promote service leaming in the cuniculum. Role;· • Coavcn.er • Eneoumge voluntaJy giving and service: I.o.for.mation dissemination • PubJU:: Policy • Capa.city bcildi:ng of sector Pmgguns: • • • • • • • Membe-r Servi.cc:s!Benefits Tnrililil8 and TA G!>lllmakers/Granlso:ekers Volunteerism. SnpcrConferen<:e Michigan Public Policy Initiative ~ Volnnteer Centers ofM;clrigan•s ]>rirruu:y l'!!lr..ms: pUipOse is to $0.ppoit local voiUDteer ceoters iD. • • • • their effOrts to mobilize people and n:sou:n:es to deliver creative solutiCJDS to oommunity problems. Pro!ll1llruA!Services· • MembC< MaW:ngs • • • • • • Qo-..Jy Mootin;!s Annuo.l Ro!Ioat Resoun:e Lihmry Rt:giono.l Trnmirlgs Volunteerism SuperCon.f<::r"enoce · CoiUlCctMichism Loco.! CanstdlatiOB!Support VCM AmeriCoq": Mic:higan's AmeriCorps Michigan Campus Compact Volunteer centers ofMicb.igan Mlchlgan Association ofVolu.oteer Administr.J1ors • • Connec1Mic;bl.gan George W. Ronmcy Fund • George W. R.oDllley Fund • Now Partnerships VJSTA • Russell G. Mawby Fund/Award • MAVA (Miclcigan. 1\ssoeiat:ioa ofYoluctoer Admiaistrni:Ols) ~"aculty Institute on SeJVicc Lcamiog Service Leadcrship Camp Student Recognition. Cercm011y Facolcy/Stat!'Comrnu.aity Service Learning A'wros ~ • Venture Grants • i'aonll:y DeV<:10[>menl Granls • Student Commwtity Action FtlDd Se.V.oes: • · Coosu.lt:ation • Resource Library • • Nct:woiling and Development � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Our State of Generosity Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Description An account of the resource Collection contains the records of four Michigan nonprofit organizations: Council of Michigan Foundations, Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Community Service Commission, and the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at GVSU. The documents are compiled by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, and records document the history of the organizations from the 1960s to the 2010s. 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