Letter to the Editor
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 29, 1856.Mr. Editor.—It gives me great pleasure to inform you that the seed sown by you in this city last summer, is already bringing forth good fruit. On the holydays just past several individuals, who had never been inside of a Synagogue in this city, closed their places of business, and attended divine service; others have joined the congregation as members, and a better spirit is prevailing in all parties.Last Sunday the final union of the K. K. Emanu-El and Ahabath Emunah was perfected under the name of Bene Jeshurun. The Anshe Emeth or German congregation refused to unite with us, for reasons best known to themselves.One of the resolutions passed reads as follows:“That the Minhag in our new Temple, when built, shall be that of K. K. Beni Yeshurun, of Cincinnati, Ohio;”Another resolution authorizes the Secretary to advertise for a Minister and Superintendent of our School.The officers elected are: N. Pereles, President; Isaac Levy, Vice President; M. Markwall, Secretary; L. Rindskopf, B. Cohen, H. Bonus, Elias Friend and Isaac Stransky Trustees.Yours,
—November 7, 1856
The President’s Proclamation
WASHINGTON, October 26th.By the President of the United States of America:A PROCLAMATION.From year to year we have been accustomed to pause in our daily pursuits, and set apart a time to offer thanks to Almighty God for the special blessings He has vouchsafed to us, with our prayers for a continuance thereof. We have at this time equal reason to be thankful for His continued protection and for many material blessings which His bounty has bestowed. In addition to these favors accorded to us as individuals, we have especial occasion to express our hearty thanks to Almighty God that, by His providence and guidance, our Government, established a century ago, has been enabled to fulfill the purpose of its founders in offering an asylum to the people of every race, securing civil and religious liberty to all within its borders, and meting out to every individual alike justice and equality before the law. It is, moreover, especially our duty to offer our humble prayers to the Father of All Mercies for the continuance of His Divine favor to us, as nation and as individuals. By reason of all these considerations I, Ulysses S. Grant, President of the United States, do recommend to the people of the United States to devote the 30th day of November next to an expression of their thanks and prayers to Almighty God, and, laying aside their daily avocations and all secular occupation, to assemble in their respective places of worship and observe such a day as a day of thanksgiving and rest.In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.Done at the City of Washington, this 26th day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and first.[L. S.]
U. S. GRANT
By the President:
HAMILTON FISH,
Sec’y.
—November 3, 1876
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has issued his Thanksgiving proclamation, appointing Thursday, Nov. 28, for the celebration of general rejoicing and the outpouring of general gratitude. There never was a time in the history of our country when we had better cause for thankfulness.
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THE world is still waiting for a denial of the report that the Pope has stigmatized Judaism by publicly classifying it with anarchy. A great wrong has been done by Pope Leo or in his name. If he himself has not been the offender, why does he not declare his innocence and reprove those who are guilty?
—November 7, 1901.
Bert Wallenstein,
“Mayor of the City” For A Day.
Boys’ Week was the occasion for the placing of students of the Cincinnati City Schools in some three hundred posts in the City Administration, where, through the explanation of the adult incumbents, they learned the workings of the Municipal government. At this time, Bertram Millard Wallenstein of the Woodward High School, held the “office” of mayor, seated beside Mayor Seasongood, during a session of the City Council. It is the first time in nine years that a Jewish lad has thus represented the student body of the Public and Parochial schools of Cincinnati.
The Civic and Vocational League is an organization functioning through the schools, to serve as a laboratory of citizenship. Civic clubs or School Cities in various schools, seek to further the knowledge of the issues and methods of government, and to induce an ever nobler attitude toward civic responsibility. Delegates from the individual groups, to a central body, number some five hundred. As president over this body, Bertram Wallenstein was chosen. The chief civic issue considered this year, is the move for a cleaner and therefore healthier Cincinnati. The principal vocational interest is the conducting of trips of groups of students of the grade and high schools, through industrial establishments of consequence, the officers of the plants cooperating, by guiding the pupils’ tours. By this sort of active, practical plan, the promoters are building an intelligent voting body of the future.
Bert Wallenstein is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wallenstein of the Essex Apartments, Avondale. He is a confirmant of the Rockdale Avenue Temple.
—November 4, 1926,
ISRAELI AT UC LAUDS THE FRIENDLINESS OF CINCINNATIANS
Baruch Rosenstein, 22, a native and resident of Tel Aviv, is a student in the University of Cincinnati College of Business Administration.
“I plan to specialize in industry and production methods, so that I can be better equipped for my life work in Israel,” he said.
The fame of the UC co-op system of studies and jobs brought him to Cincinnati, he said. Baruch came after a two-year service in the Israeli Army. He had attended the Hebrew University in Israel and was granted advanced standing at UC that is expected to reduce his stay here from the regular five-year period to three years.
Manufacturing industries–specifically textile, wood and machinery–hold his interest.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mordecai Rosenstein, and brothers, Isaac and Gidon, are in Israel.
In his fluent English, Baruch expressed warm appreciation of Cincinnati friendliness and hospitality.
“I had anticipated some difficulty in adjustment,” he said. “But the kindness of Cincinnatians has exceeded my fondest hopes. I am very grateful for the opportunity to be here.”
— November 8, 1951
Bar Mitzvah
Our son, Harvey Scott, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 13th at 9 a.m. at Golf Manor Synagogue, 6442 Stover Road. A Kiddush will follow the services. We would be honored to have you join us on this happy occasion.
Harvey is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Saul Waxler and Mrs. Sylvia Weinstein and the late Mr. Rudy Weinstein of Bronx, New York.
-Annette and Woody Weinstein
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Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Schiro announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Craig Andrew, Nov. 6, at 9 a.m., at Beth Israel Congregation, Bangor, Me. Craig is the grandson of Mrs. Harry Licht of Cincinnati and the late Mr. Licht, and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Schiro, Bangor.
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Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Elfenbaum are pleased to announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Michael, on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 9 a.m., Adath Israel Synagogue, Ridge and Galbraith Road.
Friends and relatives are cordially invited to worship with the family and attend the Kiddush following the services.
In honor of the occasion there will be an Open House that evening from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Elfenbaum home, 649 Hilltop Lane, Wyoming.
Michael is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Max Reitman, of Detroit, and the late Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Elfenbaum, of this city.
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We take great pleasure in announcing the forthcoming Bar Mitzvah of our son, Harold Leonard, on Saturday, Nov. 6th at 9 a.m., at New Hope Synagogue, 1625 Crest Hill Drive. We would like to have all our friends and relatives worship with us on this joyous occasion and join us for Kiddush following the services. —Sylvia and Jerry Nadel
—November 4, 1976
Barry Allen Schwartz to receive AEPi’s highest honor
Cincinnati native Barry Allen Schwartz has been awarded the highest honor to be presented to an alumnus of Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi), the world’s only Jewish social fraternity. The award, “The Order of the Lion,” was voted on by representatives of each of the fraternity’s nearly 190 chapters and other volunteer alumni at the Fraternity’s 103rd annual convention, August, 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
—November 3, 2016
Sarah Strouse leads launch of Jewish Cemeteries’ new online genealogy tool
“A database migration is an incredibly challenging process. Sarah’s background made me confident that she was the right person to manage this project,” said Executive Director David Harris. “There was so much riding on success, especially in light of also preparing for the big bicentennial celebration of Cincinnati’s Jewish community at the same time.”
—November 4, 2021
