90 Years Ago

(From the Nov. 8, 1935 issue of The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle)

A class of 30 alephs were installed Sunday, Nov. 3, at The Center by the degree team of the Norduanian chapter, No. 22. The class, one of the largest ever inducted into the order here in one time, represented neophytes from chapters 2, 22 and 200. Chapter 22 has its headquarters in Kansas City, Kansas. The other two are local groups. Hy Vile, adviser to all three chapters, was guest speaker at the ritualistic initiation. He spoke briefly on “The Value of A.Z.A. Work to Modern Youth,” illuminating his analysis of the “seven cardinal virtues” of the order with citations of former alephs, well-known here, who have become communal and civic leaders.

50 Years Ago

(From the Nov. 7, 1975 issue of The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle)

Abraham Margolin, long active as leader in many facets of Kansas City life, has been named the 7th annual Guardian of the Menorah honoree by B’nai B’rith, and will receive his award at a luncheon at the Hotel Muehlbach at noon Friday, Dec. 5.

The senior partner in the law firm of Margolin and Kirwan, Margolin has served in man capacities in local and national bar associations, winning many honors from his colleagues.

Each year, B’nai B’rith pays tribute  to an outstanding individual in recognition of his service, commitment and devotion to the causes of youth and the community. Margolin has demonstrated his leadership concerning young people by his activity as a director and past president of Children’s Mercy Hospital; as a member of the President’s Council and a Fellow of Brandeis University; as a member of the Board of Governors of the Hebrew Academy; and as a trustee of the B’nai B’rith Foundation, the funding arm of the youth services of B’nai B’rith.

This year’s honoree  is a director of General Hospital; a director, former chairman of the board and chairman of the Trustees of Menorah Medical Center; a director of the Metropolitan Health Planning Council and the Council of Fellows of the Nelson Gallery Foundation.

He serves as vice-president of the Jewish Federation and Council, is active in the American Jewish Committee and ADL, and is a trustee of the Jewish Community Foundation.

Abe Margolin was a member of AZA #2, and maintains friendships that include another noted AZA #2 alumnus, Phil Klutznick, a past president of B’nai B’rith, and former Ambassador to the U.N.

The community has been invited to attend the Guardian of the Menorah luncheon.