Newspaper Page Text
.
MAIER TRIEST
• . . As one of its advisers, the Charles
ton Chapter is deeply indebted . . .
upon receipt of this report, it is apparent thafl
Charleston will he the leading Chapter thall
A. Z. A. has in the South.
Among other affairs and occasions that holli
significance tor Charleston A. Z. A. for the pa>fl
year are: On December 20, 1931, the local Chapt|
ter celebrated National A. Z. A. The Chaptrl
observed Mother’s Day on May 9th by sendinjj
appropriate cards to the mothers of each membra
The Chapter attended the cemetery in a body arkfl
placed flowers on the graves of departed mother*
of the A. Z. A. Also a very successful outing wafl
held at Folly Beach on May 15th. On June 29rl
a straw ride to Summerville, S. C\, was given foi
all members. On July 25th a group of ten bo\l
was formed to attend the Minyans of the Charlr
ton Synagogues. A moonlight sail was given orj|
August 7th around Charleston Harbor, which waJ
one of the most enjoyable affairs of the year.
It can be truly said that Charleston A. Z. Aj
carried out a most extensive campaign of activities
for the entire year that does credit to the organizai
tion. Southern Jewry looks forward to anothei
banner vear for Charleston A. Z. A.
The following officer* were elected and
installed for the term beginning July 1st:
Aleph (todol—Benjamin Berendt.
Aleph S'gan—Walter II. Solomon.
Aleph Mazkir (Corresponding)—I.eon
Banov, Jr.
Aleph Mazkir (Recording)—Abe Banov.
Aleph Gisbor—Irwin Karesh.
Aleph Shotare Godel—Samuel Bielsky.
Aleph Shotare Kotone—Louis Toporek.
Aleph Sopher—George Cohen.
Aleph Kohen Ciodel—Karl Karesh.
The members of
Abe Banov
Leon Banov, Jr.
Benjamin Berendt
Samuel Bielsky
Leon Bluestein
Cieorge Cohen
Isadore Ginsberg
Dave Cioldberg
Jerome Kaminski
Honorarv Members—Leroy Cohen Ad
visors—Judge Joseph Frcmberg, Dr. Harold
Levine. Mr. Maier Triest, Mr. Max Tur-
teltaub and Mr. Hyman Rephan. Sponsor—
Miss Bernice Berlin. Athletic Coach—Mr.
Mickev Lubel.
the local Chapter are:
Irwin Karesh
Karl Karesh
Nathan Lapin
Samuel Libater
Simon Sharnotf
Harry Simon
Walter H. Solomon
Louis Toporek
* THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE
N OVEMBER 29, 1931, saw the beginning
of one of the most outstanding chapters of
the Aleph Zadik Aleph that the South has.
On that date the Charleston Chapter, No. 143
was officially installed by Mr. Hyman M. Gold
stein of Washington, D. C., the regional deputy
of District No. 5. Since that occasion Southern
Jewry has witnessed with interest a splendid cam
paign of activities that would do justice to any or
ganization of its kind in the country.
To a remarkable degree has this Chapter car
ried out its original purposes which include: Re
ligious Observances, Revival of Hebrew, Social
Service, Cultural Service, and Social Life and
Athletics. It has lived up faithfully to its creed
of Patriotism, Judaism, Filial Love, Charity, Con
duct, Purity and Fraternity.
After a very successful membership drive was
launched upon installation this chapter sponsored
its first public meeting on February 28th, 1932,
attended by a large gathering at the K. K. Beth
Elohim Tabernacle. I bis meeting was held in
the form of a debate which discussed the advisa
bility of a Jewish Secular University being estah-
/« organizing this Charleston A. A. Chapter, much
credit is due Judge Joseph Fromberg, and Messrs.
Maier Triest, Max Turtletaub, Hyman Rephan, and
Dr. Harold l.evine. In February, 1931, Mr. Fromberg
called a meeting of all Jewish young men from the ages
of sixteen to twenty-one. At this meeting and those
that followed, plans were made toward obtaining a
('.barter, and in November, 1931, Mr. Hyman M. Gold
stein offieially presented the ('.hapter its Charter.
Due to the efforts of Mr. Maier Triest, the local
('hapter has now gone through its first stages and has
hopes of carrying out many activities in the future.—
editor’s A 'ate.
Benjamin Berendt, at the Synagogue, gave a splen
did talk on the Creed of the A. Z. A.
The day of March 16th, is a memorable one in
the history of Charleston A. Z. A. It was then,
due largely to the efforts of Miss Bernice Berlin
and Miss Anna Gelson, that the local Chapter
published its first paper, “The Shotare.” Although
only mimeographed, this little sheet carried quite
a bit of interesting items for the enthusiasts of
Southern A. Z. A.
It was in line with the organization’s original
plans that the Charleston Chapter carried out a
very successful season of athletics,
having finished a season’s record in
baseball with not a single defeat and
total of nine victories. At the opening
of the season it was doubtful whether
the baseball team would uphold the
glory achieved by the Chapter in other
fields. But by consistent plugging and
hard playing their fine record is over
shadowed only by their display of clean
sportsmanship. At the close of the
season the Chapter was awarded the
Jewish Championship of Charleston
after having defeated the Junior Con
gregation by a score of 1 1-9.
In accordance with the A. Z. A.
principle of advancing the religious ac
tivities of its members, the Charleston
Chapter held its first annual Passover
Seder the second night of Passover.
This affair was conducted with the
strictest adherence to the customs of
the home Seder services. The Seder
services were presided over by Aleph
Samuel Bielsky and was attended by
the entire membership.
The evening of June 12th was a
banner night for the Charleston Chap
ter. Phis was the night Judge Joseph
Fromberg, past President of the Dis
trict Grand Lodge, installed the newly
elected officers at the Jewish Com
munity Center. Aside from the in
stallation ceremonies, the program con
sisted of a mock trial participated in
by various members of the chapter. The cere
mony itself was very impressive and enthusias
tically received b> the new officers.
Immediately following the installation of of
ficers tokens of esteem were presented to Mr.
Maier Priest, Advisor, and Earl Karesh, retiring
President. The presentations were made by Aleph
Ciodol Ben Berendt. An immense crowd tilled
the Community Hall to capacity.
The Charleston Chapter was well represented
at the ninth International Convention of the
A. Z. A. at Winnipeg, Canada. T he delegates
upon their return, gave a full report to the entire
Chapter at a special meeting. T he convention was
recorded as a success, both from an instructive and
from a social standpoint. Phis was the first con
vention that Charleston has been represented, and
from the enthusiasm shown by the entire Chapter
lished in the United States. It is of interest to
note that after a heated discussion on the parts of
both the contestants and also the judges the nega
tive side, supported by Messrs. Abe and Leon
Banov emerged victors although the decision was
very close. Messrs. Irving and Karl Karesh bril
liantly upheld the affirmative viewpoint, while the
judges were Dr. Jacob S. Raisin, Dr. Harold Le
vine and Mr, Isadore Blank. Aleph Benjamin
Berendt efficiently supervised the program.
Spurred on by the success of their first public
appearance, the Charleston Chapter of the A. Z.
A. elaborately observed National A. Z. A. Sab
bath on March 25, 1932, by carrying out an in
structive program at the Temple K. K. B. E. and
at the Berith Shalom Synagogue. Aleph Leroy
Cohen, at the Temple, delivered a fine address on
the history of the A. Z. A. and its purposes. Aleph
Louis Tororek Ben Berendt
Leon Banov, Jr. Irwin Karesh
Bernice Berlin
Cieorge Cohen Sain Bielsky
Abe Banov Karl Karesh Walter Solomon
Charlestons A.Z.A.— Its History