EUCLID AVE. TEMPLE BULLETIN

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1 EUCLID AVE. TEMPLE BULLETIN Vol. XI CLEVELAND BaTnett R. Brickner, Rabbi Nathan BTilliant, Educational DiTectoT DecembeT 4th, 1931 DR. L~O M. FRANKLIN Rabbi Temple Beth EI, Detroit, Michigan will pteach on.. T 1-1 ~ 0 I L ~M MAO F T 1-1 ~ J ~ W" Sunday Morning, December 6th, 10:30, No. 14 Friday Evening Twilight Service, 5.30 to 6.00 Friday Evening Youth Temple Service, 8 o'clock Sabbath Morning Chanukah Children'. Service, IhOO to Our guest speaker, Dr. Leo M. Franklin, is a past president of the Central Conference of Ame'rican Rabbis and the spiritual head of one of the largest Temples in America, and an outstanding leader in his community. A string quartette will assist in the Services next Sunday and the choir will render Chanukah music.especially prepared for this Service. Rabbi Brickner hopes the congregation will turn out in large numbers to hear Dr. Franklin on this Sunday of Chanukah. Rabbi Brickner will be in Dr. Franklin's pulpit in Detroit next Sunday morning, and in the evening he will address the Chanukah Rally of the Fourteen Reform Temple Men's Clubs of Chicago at a dinner in Sinai Temple. SECOND YOUTH TEMPLE SERVICE Mr. Marvin Lowenthal, noted lecturer and author, will be the guest speaker at the second service of the Youth Temple this Friday evening, December 4th at 8 P. M. Mr. Lowenthal is one of the contributing editors of the Menorah Journal. He is keenly interested in Jewish youth movements. A young man himself, he will have an interesting message for our young people. The Youth Temple conducted under the auspices of our Alumni Association for young people of college age and over. Rabbi Brickner broadcasts over Station WHK every Sunday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:00 Hebrew Union College Library, A. S. Oko, Librarian. Cincinnati, Ohio.

2 EUCLID AVENUE TEMPLE BULLETIN EUCLID AVENUE TEMPLE BULLETIN Published Wee~1y From Septembe. to June at S. E. Co Euclid A.enue and East 82nd St., Cleveland, Ohio. by the An.h. Ch d CongTegation Telephone, CEdar Subsaiption 50 cenb pe. Annu.. NATHAN BRILLIANT, EditoT Ente.ed Cis second-cia.. matter Ap.il 9th, 1926 at the Post Office, Cleveland, Ohio, unde. the Act of MaTCh 3.d From Jewish Literature Benevolence Rejoice not at the awful and terrible day which befalls a man, lest it may light on thee in the heydey (of life). Seek not and welcome not the day of his calamity. Canst thou know what may happen to thee on the morrow? If a man hire himself unto thee and serve thee, regard him as though he were thy child; should he be slow in his services, deal gently with him. Do not fail to pay every man the wages for which he has laboured. Do kindness; be it thy part to rescue, redeem and deliver, knowing that all our days are as a shadow. Draw out from their prison-house those that dwell in darkness, and lay not out thy money to usury. Before thou dost attend to thine own wants and duties, ascertain the nature of thy beast, and supply its needs. Be scrupulous in attending to what is necessary for the decent burial of an unknown; accompany the remains to the grave, and the mourners to their home. Eat not to the full in thy own house, and forget the one who seeks alms at thy door. Look upon humanity as one whole, and have its welfare constantly in mind. Withhold not kindness from thy neighbour until the morrow, lest thine iniquity bring its punishment. Be near at hand with food and raiment, and lend unto the poor; covet not thy neighbour. It is a precious thing and fine, indeed, to be liberal of heart, remembering, too, that humility is the twin-sister of liberality. Hai Ben Sherira, Gaon of Pumbedita, Babylonia, born 939, died Joint Chanukah Rally and Dinner of the MEN'S CLUBS OF THE TWO REFORM TEMPLES Euclid A venue Temple The Temple Sunday, December 6th, 6:30 P. M. At the Alcazar Hotel Mr. Charles Kramer President of the National Federation of Temple Brotherhoods Guest Speaker Vocal selections by Mortin Bellin, Maurice Goldman and Emanuel Rosenberg, who will kindle the Chanukah lights and render a series of Jewish folk songs. Open to Members of both Men's Clubs. Round Table Rabbi Brickner will lead the discussions at the Round Table Friday, December the 4th and Friday, December the 11th, noon, at the Statler Hotel. Mr _ Walter Leo Solomon, Director of the Council Educational Alliapce, will describe the work of his institution at the Round Table meeting, Friday, December the 18th. Sisterhood Cultural Courses Friday, December 4th-11 A. M. Mr_ Joseph Remenyi on "Recent War Literature.". Friday, December 11th-11 A_ M_ Rabbi Brickner on Jewish Current Events.

3 EUCLID AVENUE TEMPLE BULLETIN Home Service for Hanukkah THE. FATHER:-Let us give thanks to Almighty God for His deliverance of our people In the days of old. We remember tonight the lights that heroes kindled in the Temple of Zion, after the enemy had profaned the Sanctuary and enslaved the nation. Then the great God of justice fought on our side and through the valor of the Maccabees Israel was freed from the Syrian tyrant, and the lights of joyful worship again were kindled upon Israel's altar. THE CHILDREN:-We therefore praise and worship the God of our fathers, whose will it is that men should be free. He has lifted the yoke from upon us whenever the burden was greater than we could bear. THE FATHER:-O God of freedom! 0 God of justice! We glorify Thy Holy name in this land of freedom and justice. We rejoice in this Feast of Hanukkah and in its great heroic memories. May they kindle a new zeal in our hearts and in the hearts of our children. THE CHILDREN:-And fill us with pride in our glorious past, and with courage to face every trial. THE FATHER:-Let us proclaim the unity of the Lord of Hosts, our Redeemer, the Guardian of all mankind. ALL TOGETHER:-Sh'mah Yisroel, Adonoi Elohenu, Adonoi Echod Hear, 0 Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One. Boruch Shem K'vod Malchuso l'olom voed Blessed be His glorious Name forever and ever. (One of the household now kindles the lights-one on the first evening, two on the second, etc., until on the last night of Hanukkah eight candles are lit.) The Blessing of the Lights WE PRAISE Thee, 0 Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, whose moral law has sanctified us. Mindful of the heroism of our fathers, we now kindle the lights of Hanukkah. WE PRAISE Thee, 0 Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, in whose Name our fathers wrought heroic deeds in this season in days of old. (And on the first night only, add:) WE PRAISE Thee, 0 Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us joyfully to celebrate this festive holiday. THE FATHER:-We thank God for the Maccabean heroes who cleansed our altars and saved our faith. THE CHILDREN:-For the victory of their righteous cause we praise the Lord. THE FATHER:-We thank Thee for Mattathias, the aged warrior and his heroic sons who perished rather than surrender their convictions. THE CHILDREN:-We thank Thee for Judah, the Maccabee, who with but a few withstood the hosts of tyranny. THE FATHER:-For the purifying of the Temple we thank Thee; and for the lights that were kindled there by brave men to whom an ideal meant more than comfort and security. ALL TOGETHER:-O God, strengthen Thou our hearts to hold fast to our holy Faith, and to serve Thee forever. Give us, too, the courage to stand for right, for justice and for truth. Conclude the service with the singing of "Rock of Ages," Union Hymnal, 189. (From the Free Synagogue Bulletin)

4 EUCLID AV'NUE TEMPLE BULLETIN In the Home Chanukah is a holiday rich in ceremonies, which can be practised in the home. It is needless to point out that Judaism can best be taught through doing, through active participation in ceremonial life. Here is what you can do at home: CHANUKAH CELEBRATIONS 1. If you have no Chanukah Menorah, get one at the temple office (15c each). Every child in the school has received a box of candles. Kindle the Chanukah candles every evening. The first Chanukah light is lit Friday evening, December 4th. Add one candle each night through Friday evening, December 11th, when all eight candles are lit. (See Union Prayer Boook, page 351.) 2. Sing the Chanukah songs which your- child has learned in the Religious School. 3. Arrange for Chanukah parties. A pamphlet entitled "Chanukah Parties" prepared by Mrs. Braverman and Mr. Brilliant is available at the Temple Office for 25 cents each. It contains a wealth of material on the organization of the p~rty, many new Chanukah games and suggestions. There are also a number of recipes for Chanukah cookies and other dainties as well as poems and music. 4. The story of Chanukah may be read in "The Story of the Jewish People," by Jack Myers, chapters 1, 2 and 3; in "Books of the Maccabees," especially chapter 4 in Book 1 and chapter 1 in Book 2; in Graetz's "History of the Jews," Volume I, chapters 21, 22 and 23. All of these books may be obtained in our Temple Library. For further suggestions see our Librarian. In the Temple December 5th, 11 A. M.-Children's Chanukah Service with an original pageant of the kindling of the (Jhanukah lights. December 6th, 10 :30 A. M.-Sunday morning lecture service. Dr. Leo M. Franklin of Detroit speaking on "The Dilemma of the Jew." In the Sisterhood December 9th-Chanukah Meeting. A beautiful concert of Chanukah music described elsewhere in this bulletin is being presented by the Sisterhood on Wednesday, December 9th, 2:30 P. M. In the Alumni December 4th-8:00 P. M.- Youth Temple Service. Mr. Marvin Lowenthal, noted lecturer and author, will be the guest speaker. In the Men's Club December 6th-Chanukah Rally. The second annual joint meeting and dinner of the combined Men's Clubs of our Temple and The Temple on Ansel Road will be held Sunday evening, December 6th, at 6:30 P. M., at the Alcazar Hotel. In the Religious School December 5th-9 :30 A. M. Chanukah program presented before an assembly of the entire school, including all grades from the Kindergarten through the ninth. In the Classrooms children are not only being given the Chanukah story and Chanukah customs but are engaged in making original little gifts for their parents or friends. These gifts are in keeping with the traditional spirit of Chanukah. Some of the classes are preparing Chanukah baskets which will be turned over to the Jewish Social Service Bureau for distribution. In the Clubs parties are being held. The young Judean girls are publishing a special Chanukah edition of their paper for the children of the Intermediate Department.

5 EUCLID AVENUE TEMPLE: BULLETIN Religious School ' Schedule of Sessions This Week Grades Kindergarten through the Ninth meet Saturday, December 5th at 9 A. M. There will be no session therefore on Sunday. The Senior High School Department will meet as usual on Sunday at 10:15 A. M. Library will be open on Sunday only. Advanced Hebrew Classes will not meet either Saturday or Sunday. School Celebrates Chanukah "Chanukah in Song" will be presented at the Assembly of the entire Religious School to be held Saturday morning, December 5th at 9 :30 A. M. The program will include the dramatization of children's songs by our third graders, modern Hebrew songs by our Junior Choir and several selections by the Temple Choir. Children will then go to the Temple for the Chanukah Children's Service. The kindling of the Chanukah lights by children of Miss Henrietta Joseph's IlIA class will be presented in a novel way. The service will be conducted by pupils of the Confirmation Class. Another feature of our Children's Service will be the presentation of a Torah by Mrs. M. N. Halle and family in memory of Morris N. Halle, husband and father. The presentation will be made to the children of our Religious School for whom this Torah has been donated. Mary Wigman-January 5th The next feature on our Course will be Mary Wigman, the greatest exponent of the modern dance, who will make her first appearance in Cleveland on Tuesday, January 5th. Thanks! We acknowledge with thanks the aut of an electric clock by Mrs. Sam Tronstein. M-B-December 9th The M-H Scholarship Fraternity will meet Wednesday evening, December 9th at 8 P. M., in the Alumni Room. Congregational Annual Meeting Saturday, December 20th The 85th annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday evening, December 20th in the Temple House. A dinner will precede the meeting and an entertainment will follow it. Herman Rosen, eminent violinist, will present an unusual program that evening. He is another of Professor Auer's remarkable artist pupils. Reservations at $1.00 per plate can be made at once at the Temple Office. Tables to accommodate parties of ten can be arranged. Funds We Gratefully Ackno1Vledge the Following Contributions: Altar Fund From Mrs. David Goldsmith in memory of Mrs. Gundelfinger; Mrs. Lewis Benovitz in memory of par 'ents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Freerer; Mr. and Mrs. Milton Halle in memory of Mr. Morris Halle's birthday; Mr. Albert Walder; Mrs. Fannie Stone in memory of her mother Carrie Rosenblatt. Prayer Book Fund From Mrs. Clara Jacobs in memory of her husband, Charles Jacobs; C. I. Goldsmith in memory of his mother, Louise Goldschmidt; Robert and Merle Fromson in memory of their grandfather, Alex Bernstein; Stanley Levitt in memory of his grandfather, Alex Bernstein; Jerome, Evelyn and Bruce Goldman in memory of their grandfather, Alex Bernstein. Louis Bondy Fund From Miss Gertrude Bondy in memory of Mrs. Bertha Bejack and Mrs. Amelia Gundlefinger. In Memoriam Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the bereaved families of Sadie Goldstein Fanny Copeland Millie Silverman Fleischer Joseph Kornfeld

6 EUCLID AVENUE TEMPLE BULLETIN illaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasaasrn ~ The Sisl:erhood Presenl:s ffi "CHANUKAH IN MUSIC" m rn m A vocal pageant of a people singing m Wednesday, December 9th, at 2:30 p. m. m rn m in the Auditorium m m ffi m PROGRAM ~ m I. Liturgical Selections _. The Temple Choir m m II. Yiddish Songs The Temple Choir m m III. Modern Hebrew and English Songs Junior Choir m ~ IV.. Children's Chanukah Songs Chorus of Third Grade Children III V Excerpts from Handel's "Judas Maccabeus" The Temple Choir III ffi Presented with soloists and dramatizations. m m Sisterhood Members and their Friends are invited. III m ADMISSION: Any kittd of bought catttted food am home catttted fruits, jellies m attd preseroes. The Board of Health does not permit us to accept any home canned m vegetables. m Special display of the Sewing Groups m maaasasaaassaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam How to Make Friends From W. H. P. Faunce "Facing Life," pp The lasting foundations of friendship are to be found in united effort for a common cause. Men that cooperate in an enterprise that is worth while come to understand and to prize one another. If you simply joillj another man in bearing a canoe over a "carry" between two lakes, you may make that man your friend--or your enemy-for the rest of the summer. In any case, you will discover his quality. We cannot walk up to a stranger and propose a friendship. But we can propose giving a lift to some undertaking that needs help, and through cooperative effort we see into the souls of our fellowmen. Those who are rowing in the same boat, playing on the same team, singing in the same club, fighting in the same battle are constantly making discoveries in friendship. Such men do not whine about their own isolation and solitude; they do not mope and wonder why they are not popular. They take hold of things that need to be done and join hands with the nearest group. And they soon discover that their own life has become enriched by new associations and cross-fertilized by scores of unsought contacts. They have arrived at the epoch-making discovery that the finest friendship is quite involuntary; it is the by-product of cooperative endeavor.