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the work. Several new members were
secured and a few raised their dues.
A contribution of $12.00 was received from Mrs.
P.S. Wahrhaftig from Orangevale
and asking to have her dues changed from
1.00 to $2.00 a month. Mr. Ahronheim
remarked that interest in the
synagogue is decreasing and that it
should be revived by active work for
the welfare of the community and in
war work. The war requires the
personal help and financial assistance
of every good Americans and the world
looks to the Jew to do his part in this crisis.
Bender, it is only by such active interest that
the Jews will be able to bring about the
freedom of their brethren in their countries
where they are oppressed and persecuted.

Mr. Bender moved that funds be raised for
Jewish war relief, and that a speaker
be brought from San Francisco to make an
appeal for contributions. Mr. Binder also
ask that special efforts be made to have
a large attendance at services the first
Friday night in January.

There being no further business the
meeting adjourned.

U. Ahronheim, Secretary pro tem