In the Beginning: 1854
Each week The American Israelite will print an item from the first years.
The Hospital
Among the very many charitable Jewish institutions, established in Cincinnati, the present Hospital is the most important, affording, as it does, an asylum for the destitute and the sick of our community.
This institutions which was founded in July 1850 owes its origin to the indefatigable zeal of Mr. Hyman Moses, assisted by Messrs. Joseph Alexander and M.E. Moehring. The untiring exertions of these gentlemen were crowned with success.
— July 21, 1854
150 Years ago
The Jews of Yemen
A correspondent of the Vienna Press writes:—“Since the kingdom of Yemen has been ceded to Turkey, great improvements, which, during the last thirty years, were the order of the day, even in Sana, the capital of the state, are prohibited in the whole territory of Yemen; and under the shadow of the Crescent, Mohammedans, Jews and Banians now live peacefully togethet. The number of Jews in the kingdom of Yemen amounts to half a million.
Editor’s note: Banians refer to wealthy Indian merchants.
The Curriculum for the Preparatory Department of the Hebrew Union College
The Hebrew Union College, as resolved by the last Council, is to consist of three distinct departments, viz.: 1. The Preparatory. 2. The Hebrew Classical. 3. The Rabbinical. It was made the duty of the Board of Governors elected to legislate and establish the Curriculum, subject to the approval or amendment of the Council at Buffalo, for the College, at least one department thereof, is to be opened this fall. It is natural that he Preparatory will be opened first.
Wanted — By the Congregation Ohaval Sholem, of Nashville, Tenn., a minister and reader, one who is capable to deliver lectures in English and German. Salary $1500 per anuum.
— July 23, 1875
125 Years ago
The 106 Roumanian Jews who were detained on Ellis Island for 12 days, have finally been permitted to enter. They were cared for by the Roumanian Aid Society and the United Charities. They were bathed and given an entire change of clothes, hats, shoes, etc. A number were given employment at once and the rest will be at work within the week, as they are nearly all skilled artisans. The alliance has formed a special class to teach them English during the summer.
Local
– A fine pew in the Plum Street Temple is for rent. Apply to Lewis Heinsheimer, 12 E. Third St., Enterprise Insurance Company Building.
– The Windisch-Mulhauser Brewing Co. is trying to see how good a beer can be brewed in Cincinnati, by using the best of hops and malt and nothing else, and fully maturing the beer before offering it to the public. The result is nearly perfection. Order a sample dozen by telephone 2357.
— July 20, 1900
100 Years ago
What’s the Answer?
The Ku Klux Klan was refused a charter in the state of Kansas. And this decision was unanimous. Last January the state supreme court ousted the Klan on the ground that it was operating without a charter. What we are interested in knowing is if the Klan is only what it claims to be and wants to be placed on a parity with other fraternal organizations, why is there so much antagonism, so much contention, so much fighting whenever it seeks an opportunity to express itself We can answer the question ourselves. Because the Klan was born of Hate and Prejudice and because its purpose is a sinister one. It is intolerant and seeks to set itself up as a super government, demanding that everybody live according to its ideas.
Jews in Mesopotamia Have Religious Autonomy
Londong, (JTA).—Mesopotamia, origin of Abraham the Patriarch, still has a population consisting mainly of tribesmen about whom no proper statistical details can be obtained, according to a report issued by the British Colonial Office, together with reports o the mandated territories of Cameroon, Tanganyika, Togoland and Palestine for the year 1924. “Mesopotamia has a population of 3,000,000 consisting mainly of tribesmen concerning whom accurate details of births deaths, marriages, etc., cannot be obtained. Bagdad has a population of 184,000 including 50,000 Jews. Jews, Christians and Moslems have their own religious courts. The Jewish religious court is in Bagdad and has exclusive jurisdiction over marriage, divorce, dowry, and maintenance questions between husband and wife of the native Jewish population.
Albert Einstein on the Scopes Case
Prof. Albert Einstein, of Berlin, Germany, broke a silence which he has lately rigidly maintained toward the press, in order to express his views on the Scopes case.
“The whole case seems to be ridiculous,” he said. “but there is a shameful fact in it and that is that freedom at universities is being restricted and professors molested.”
The bodies of Miss Lena Longini, 20 years old, and her brother, Henry Longini, 11 years old, children of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Longini, 631 Maple Avenue, Avondale, who drowned in Glacier National Park Thursday, were brought to Cincinnati by their mother and other relatives.
Reports had been received by relatives here telling of an heroic, but futile, attempt to by Miss Longini to save the life of her brother, who had fallen into St. Mary’s Lake while attempting to take a photograph.
— July 23, 1925
75 Years ago
Obituaries
– S. Sgt. Albert S. Levy was killed on active service on Sept. 30, 1944, while flying a B-17 bomber over Germany. At the time of his death he was 21 years old. He was a graduate (1941) of Western Hills High School.
– Edwin F. Guthman, passed away at his home Friday, July 21, after a long illness. His age was 54. He served as a lieutenant in World War I.
Monsters Win 20-0
The Playground Monsters triumphed over Camp Llanoar 20-0, Monday afternoon, at the Jewish Community Center. The game was played before the Monsters’ parents. The Monsters’ pitching was superb and the Campers failed to get a hit in five innings. Pitching was done by Allan Rosenberg and Art Goldberg. Homers were hit by Charlies Woods and Ronnie Hines of the Monsters. All members of both teams played and a good time was had by all.
— July 20, 1950
50 years ago
Dr. Herscher is Named Executive Vice President of HUC-JIR
For the first time in its 100-years, the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion has establish the post of executive vice president. He is Rabbi Uri D. Herscher. In his new post he will be overall administrator and coordinator of the institution’s activities at its campuses in Cincinnati, New York City, Los Angeles and Jerusalem.
Social News
– Mr. and Mrs. Arnold S. Levine (Susan Sloman) are parents of a son, David Tobias, born Saturday, July 6.
– Our son, Gary Steven, will be Bar Mitzvah Saturday, Aug. 2nd, at 9 a.m., at Congregation Agudas Israel, 6442 Stover Avenue, Golf Manor. It would be our pleasure to have our relatives and friends worship with us on this occasion and join us for the Kiddush following the services. —Shirley and Bob Mann
JVS To Receive Federal Grant of $400,000
Calvin Kaplan, JVS president, announced today that the agency will be the recipient of a federal grant of approximately $400,000 to expand the size of the JVS building, so that JVS can increase its services to the community.
Positions Available
Mature woman to sit with elderly lady on Wednesday and Friday form 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bond Hill area. Phone 242-3995.
— July 24, 1975
25 Years ago
Wise Temple Celebrates 85th Birthday of Rabbi Emeritus
On June 30, 2000, over 350 people joined in celebration at Wise Temple as they saluted the many achievements of Rabbi Albert A. Goldman, Rabbi Emeritus of Wise Temple, and commemorated his 85th birthday.
Cedar Village welcomes new Reform rabbi
“Cedar Village, The Center for Jewish Seniors, is pleased to announce that Rabbi Thomas S. Hey has joined our family as the Reform Rabbi.”
— July 27, 2000
10 Years ago
HUC-JIR Promotions
Rabbi Richard S. Sarason, Ph.D., is the new director of the School of Graduate Studies at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion as of July 20, 2015.
Phyllis Volan was appointed Director of Development for the Central Region of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, based at its Cincinnati campus, as of April 20, 2015.
Rabbi Emeritus Amiel Wohl received the 2015 Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Past medalists include six U.S. Presidents, one foreign President, Nobel Prize winners and leaders of industry, education, the arts, sports and government.
AJC Seder
On Thursday, March 26, 2015, the American Jewish Committee (AJC) celebrated Passover, the festival of freedom, at the 22nd annual Community Intergroup Seder, at the Mayerson JCC in Amberley Village. AJC, dedicated to global Jewish advocacy, hosted more than 140 people from different religious and ethnic backgrounds, as they commemorated the ageless ritual of the Jewish holiday of Passover.
— July 23, 2015
