In the Beginning: 1855
Each week The American Israelite will print an item from the first years.
To the East. — The impaired state of our health prevented us from going east last week; but p.G. we leave this city Monday next, to pay a visit of our brethren in the East. The principal aim of our journey is to gain the favor of our brethren for the grand and noble scheme of the “Zion Collegiate Association.”
Deborah. — This supplement of the Israelite will make its appearance as son as we return from our eastern tour.
— April 27, 1855
150 Years ago
Foreign Record
– There are now in the British Museum over 10,000 volumes of Jewish literature, although the sum of only one hundred pounds sterling, per annum, is spent for Hebrew books.
– A scientific expedition is to be made up that portion of the Nile situated in Egypt. The expedition was to consist of six Italian naturalists. Be special desire of the Viceroy, two other gentlemen were added to the expedition, one of them being the Italian Vice-Consul at Alexandria, who is a Jew.
– An association of a most important and charitable nature has for the last 30 years existed in Vienna. It is called the “Association for the Promotion of Hand Trades among Native Jews.” The society has been the means of enabling thousands of poor youths to learn various trades, whereby, in most instances, they have become well-to-do artisans, and in some cases also respectable merchants. During 1873, 346 boys and young men were being instructed in several branches of industry; a large number of these pupils being apprentices. The association is by no means a poor one, its capital being almost £83,000.
— April 24, 1874
125 Years ago
The congregation in Jerusalem, the Sephardim and Ashkenasim finally agreed upon Rabbi Bechor Aaron Alharif, and unanimously elected him Chacham Bashi, which means Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, and representative of the Turkish Government in all matters of the Jews of that city, as are the bishops of the various Christian denominations in their respective sphere. The jurisdiction and authority of these religious chiefs are very extensive according to the Turkish laws. Strange to say, very little is known about that chief rabbi elect as a ruler, author, or priest. This is the case, however, with all our celebrities of Palestine.
Jottings
– The oldest rabbi in Germany was Dr. Benedict S. Levi, of Giessen; April 4, 3 p.m., in his 93rd year he closed his long journey on earth after a short sickness. Sixty-seven years long he was the officiating rabbi of this congregation and Chief Rabbi of this province in Hessia. He was pensioned but two years ago. Dr. Levi is the last of the original reformers among the German Israelites, faithful always, true to God and Israel.
– The publishers of the ISRAELITE have engaged Miss Elvira Wolff as a traveling subscription solicitor and collector. We commend her to the kind courtesy of our readers.
– It is one of the signs of the times that several of our subscribers have ordered their addresses changed to Havana.
— April 27, 1899
100 Years ago
About People
– Rabbi Abraham J. Kook, Chief Rabbi of Palestine, was received at the White House, by President Coolidge and his secretary, Mr. Slemp.
– Mr. William Stern of Fargo, North Dakota, drew the highest vote as delegate to the National Republican Convention on the Republican ticket as a Coolidge supporter.
– A curious wedding was that which took place recently in the Baltimore Home for the Aged, the high contracting parties being Solomon Kalestky, widower, seventy years, and Etta Levin, widow, sixty-eight years, both of whom are inmates. Whether or not they will remain inmates of the Home, and if not, how they will manage to live and where, has not been publicly stated.
Jottings
– It is the duty of the Home and Church to impact religious training to the children. If the Churches and Synagogs have failed to reach the young people, they can not evade the responsibility by saddling the failure upon the public schools.
– If they were to publish all the matter sent them by the publicity bureaus especially, the Jewish newspapers would contain little more than appeals for money contributions. Their readers would be bored to extinction, as far as continuing their subscriptions are concerned. Just because men and women are born Jews and try to be good Jews, is no reason to paraphrase the “Autocrat of the Breakfast Table,” why the should be Jewish-national-homed into a mad house, or Palestine into an untimely grave, for instance.
– At Johnstown, Pa., twenty six of the Ku Klux Klan are being held on charges of murder and rioting in connection with the fight between the residents at Lilly, Pa., and the Ku Klux Klansmen, which resulted in the Klansmen, all of whom it appears were armed, firing into the road, killing three outright and wounding a large number, some of them fatally. The farce of legal proceedings in the case of those under arrest has already been begun. There is little reason to believe that this will be anything but a farce. The case will, as usual, be fought on technical grounds, and repeated postponements be secured, until the outrage is practically forgotten and the perpetrators, who in the meantime will have been released on bail, will not be further molested.
— April 24, 1924
75 Years ago
Israel, Syria Armistice is Announced
TEL AVIV (JTA) — Foreign Minister Moshe Sharett formally announced in the Knesset that Syria and Israel have concluded an armistice agreement.
He emphasized the importance of the pact, both from a political and strategic point of view, and noted that this was the last armistice treaty to be signed with the Arab states which attacked Israel last year.
Hanoar Campers PlanningParent’s Day
A new plan for parents day has been introduced for Camp Hanoar, day camp for children five through nine years of age.
Two bunks of children will invite their parents to spend the day with them and see the fun and program of camp. The children are working now to schedule a visit from their parents.
Both the Junior and Senior Villages of Hanoar have been filling the display cases in the Center with exhibits of adventures taken around the J., and articles make in crafts and shop. In addition bunks are making plans for their own invitations to their parents on the chosen day.
— April 28, 1949
50 years ago
Bas Mitzvah
– Dr. and Mrs. J. Gabriel Michael proudly announce the forthcoming Bas Mitzvah of their daughter, Naomi, Friday night, April 26, at 8 p.m., at Congregation B’nai Tzedek, 1580 Summit Road.
Friends and relatives are cordially invited to share this simcha.
Naomi is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Blumrosen of Clifton, N.J., and of Dr. and Mrs. Stephan Michael of Hadera, Israel.
– Our daughter, Naomi Claire, will be Bas Mitzvah on Saturday, April 27, at 10:45 a.m., at the Isaac M. Wise Temple, Eighth and Plum Streets. We would be happy to have you worship with us on this occasion and join us for the Kiddish following the service.
Naomi is the granddaughter of Mrs. Claire Kaplan and the late Mr. Julius Kaplan or Larchmont, N.Y., and the late Rebecca and Samuel Gallant of Boston, Mass.
-Barbara and Melvin Gallant
Bar Mitzvah
Our son, Mark Edward, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, April 27, at 9 a.m., at Adath Israel Synagogue.
Mark is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Max Schiff and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schneiderman, both of Cincinnati.
It will give us great pleasure to have our family and friends worship with us and attend the Kiddush following services.
Ann and Bill Schneiderman
– Mr. and Mrs. Norman Epstein are pleased to announce the forthcoming Bar Mitzvah of their son, Michael Jay, on Saturday, April 27, at 9 a.m., at Northern Hills Synagogue, 715 Fleming Road.
Michael is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Epstein of N. Miami Beach, Fla., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin G. Wise.
Relatives and friend are cordially invited to worship with the family and attend the Kiddush immediately following services.
— April 25, 1974
25 Years ago
Wise honors married couples
On April 2, Isaac M. Wise Temple held its 15th annual Marriage Reconsecration Shabbat for those members celebrating anniversaries, during the calendar year, that are multiples of five.
Twenty-five couples, being honored for 10 to 60 years or marriage, participated in the moving service and group renewal of vows. They celebrated together at a gala Oneg Shabbat, featuring a three tiered wedding cake centerpiece. Individual photos were taken of each couple to provide a permanent reminder this significant program and everyone in attendance enjoyed the display of original wedding photos.
— April 29, 1999
10 Years ago
Cedar Village to recognize Eight Over Eighty honorees
The sixth annual Eight Over Eighty event sponsored by Cedar Village will honor distinguished older adults, 80 years or older, who have dedicated their time, talents and lives to our Jewish community and the Greater Cincinnati area. The celebration will be held on Thursday evening, May 29, 2014 at Adath Israel Congregation in celebration of Older Americans Month and as a part of Jewish American Heritage Month.
Cedar Village will recognize Miriam Warshauer Cohen, Annette Hattenbach, Minette Hoffheimer, Ray Kantor, Jerry Klein, Zell Schulman and Vera Sanker who were nominated to receive this honor.
— April 24, 2014
