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J. H. Kulakofsky R e e f e d Federation Head Marer Gets Drive Award
Dr. Abe Greenberf Second Vlee-Presldent
Jack W. Marer . Flnrt Vice-President
Yesbiva U. Aid
Tel Aviv V. Opens
Kew York (JTA) — Yeshlva University will spend $490,294 during the academic yeor 1953-54 the largest amount In the Institution'* history, to provide scholarship and maintenance aid for 1,(29 students or 83 per cent of iU enrollment Dr. Samuel Belkln, president, announced this week.
Tel Aviv (JTA)—The first school of "Tel Aviv .University opened here recently in temporary buildings provided by the city. At, this stage in Its develop ment the University will offer only a three-yoar course leading to a baccalaureate; in science. The course of students at the new university will bo coordinated with those of the Hebrew University In Jerusalem. Eventually, Tel Aviv University will bo housed In a group of buildings which will be erected on the north bank of the Yarkon River.
Pilgrimages London (WNS)—About 20,000 British Jews have made visits and pilarimages to-itracl since its establishment. Most of them, 17,000 were tourists, and the rest Immigrants and seasonal workers.
Bond Purchases Top $87,500; Mrs. Kulakofsky Gets Award More than f84,00O of State of Israel bonds were purchased at tho Israel Bond Dinner held lost Sunday evening, Morton Rlchordi, Chairman of the bond drlvo announced. "The wholehearted support of the community Is proof that Israel bonds are accepted a* o sound investment and that we have confidence in the State of Israel to grow and prosper. Because of this public acceptance. Wo have set our goal of $100,000 to be raised by January 1. Our bond committee has pledged the community to reach those whe have not as yet had the opportunity to participate," Mr. Richardr srtated.
The citation reads: ''Honor Scroll awarded to Mrs, J. H. Kulakofsky —Who has contributed distinguished service and inspired leadership to the State of Israel Independence Bond drive—whose work has aided Israel immeasurably in her efforts to achieve economic independence." Mrs. Kulakofsky said that she was honored and touched' byl the award and that she accepted citation not only for herself but for the community. Bond dollar* are the sinews that are; building the state of Israel, she emphasized •'.. Guest speaker, Julius Gintburg Chicago industrialist said; the: Israeli people consider it a privilege to work and build a system The total amount of purchases of society that Is good and will be passed $87,300 Wednesday, it was everlasting.. They are stubborn announced. The Independence Is- pcqple, he continued, who arc sue of Israel Bonds will continue working for the day Jews will live, until May 1, and $100,000 'goal IK in peace and dignity throughout •et for the nuxt two weeks ending the world. , .• on the first of the year. « Entertainment Was provided for Mrs. J. H. Kulakofsky received by Hazel Scott, whd flow In from • "Honor Scroll" from the na- New York City to play for the tional office of the State of Israel dinner guests. The Charioteers, apBonds. David Blacker, chairman pearing here at the Seven Seas of the first bond drive, made the also participated in the entertainpresentation at the bond dinner ment.
Dr. Philip Sher Honorary President
J. Harry Kulakofskr President
Harry Trustln Secretary
Robert II. Kooper Treasurer
UJA Sets 1954 Goal at Meet
New York (WNS)—A 1854 goal of $119,921,000 was set here by the United Jewish Appeal at Us threeday. Annual Conference which concluded with /the unanimous election of Edward M. M. Warburg to a fourth successive term as general chairman of- the VIA. The goal' represents the budgetary sums required as a minimum in 1854 by the constituent agencies of the UJA and was adopted to provide $91,620,000 for the "United Israel Appeal, $20,186,000 for the Joint Distribution Committee, and $2,115,150 for the United Service ^for New Americans and New York Association for New Americans. Mr. Warburg said the goal Was less than the minimum needed by the UJA constituencies. He asserted that "the year 1094 must bring strengthened and intensified support for the United Jewish Appeal to assure that the people and the State of Israel do not stand alone as they strive for the peaceful development of their democratic way of life." , Highlighting the conference war an address by Lcvl Eshkol, Israeli Minister of Finance, who told the more than 1,500 guests and delegates attending the banquet plenary session that the new state wua half way on the road to economic freedom and that the country will not bo deterred by Arab efforts to destroy Israel's economy. Only the failure of American Jews to support Israel can deter it." drive for full economic sufficiency, Mr. Eshkol cautioned. He told the session that if American Jews make available a m i n i m u m of $123,000,00(1 in 1054 uhrought increased support of the United JewJulio* Glnsburr. left, tuest speaker at Israel Bond Dinner, and ish Appeal and Israel Bonsd, the Morton Blchards, rlfht, bond drive chairman, look on as David new State would be ablo to make Blacker, chairman-of the first bond.drive, presents Mrs, J. H. a dramatic Start toward maintainKulakofskr with a "Honor SenlT on behalf of the national Israel ing a population of at least 2,000,Bond offltt. 000 by the end of 1960.
Deadline Moved Up Copy for next week's Issue must be in our hands by Monday, :Dec. 21. Tho deadline has been advanced duo to print shop closing for the Christmas holiday.
bicycle Thief Sunday at J The Center's Foreign Film Series gets underway Sunday evening, Dec. 20, at 8:30 p. m. with the Italian film masterpiece "The Bicycle Thief." Tho film was directed by Vittoda De Slca from p story and screenplay by Ccsarc Zovottinl. This tale of a man, his son, and their quest through the streets of Rome for his bicycle, stolen just when he needs it for a long sought job, is widely acclaimed one of the great motion pictures of all time. It is a simple story, but so creatively-written and directed by the leaders in the new Italian realist school, that the personal experience of the man and boy which are directly interlocked with the life of the city reveal, not only the poignant and bitter irony of the little fellow buffeted by an Indifferent worWi, but as well, a penetrating and compassionate picture of the post-war European world. Other films in the current scrlcr IncludJ "TlRht Llttlo Island," (English) "Torment" (Swedish) "Open City" (Italian), "Crime i.nd Punishment" (French) and "Alexander Nevnky" (Russian). Scries tickets arc $2.00 and individual tickets 50c. Reservation? may bo phoned in to JA 1360. Mrs. Edward Zorlnsky and Mr Jack Sandier arc co-chairmen of the Jewish Community Center Foreign .Film Committee.
J. Harry Kulakofsky was unanimously re-elected president of the Federation for Jewish Service at the annual meeting Thursday, Dec, 10. Re-elected as first vice-president was Jack W. Marer; as second vice-president, Dr. Abe Greenberg. Robert H. Kooper was again chosen treasurer and Harry Trustin, secretary,' Dr. Philip Sher was re-elected honorary president. Marer Cited A Certificate of Merit was presented to JaclLW. Marer on behalf of his efforts as general chairman of the 1953 Philanthropies Campaign, Mr. Marer upon receiving the award said that he accepted it in a representative capacity for the hundreds of workers who-served in the drive. Paul Vcret, executive directive, outlined briefly the scope of federation activity. He noted that this year marks the fiftieth anniversary of tho Omaha federation, which ' was founded in 1903 as the Asso- dated Jewish Charities. Plans for celebration of the 'fifty years of federation service are underway. Chairman Named Mrs. Harold P. Farber, president of the Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs, announced that Mrs. Esther Rips has been chosen as the chairman of the Women's Division for the 1054 Philanthropies Campaign. Tho minutes were read by Robert H, Kooper, and the Nomination Report was submitted by Morton Richards, chairman of the Nominating committee. Joe Rice introduced the guest speaker Colonel Chaim Herzog, Military, Naval and Air; Attache to the Embassy of Israel In the United' States. Col. Herzog spoke of the historic partnership between Israel and American Jewry.
Sen, Lehman Receives Education Award New York (JTA)—Sen. Herbert H. Lehman was awarded the first Mark Eisner Education Award from the American Association for Jewish Education at a dinner here attended, by more than 500 educational and Jewish community leaders. Accepting the award, Sen. Lehman warned a g a i n s t the threat of the book burners." The gold medal was presented to the Senator by Samuel I. Rosenman, former advisor to Presidents Roosevelt and Truman. The award was established in honor of Mr. Eisner, who was a founder and fonrier president of the AAJE. Messages were received at the dinner from President Elsenhower, Adlal Stevenson and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt.
On Radio and TV Sunday from 11:30 a. m. to noon over WOW-Radlo,. the E t e r n a l Light will present "Face to face With Gabriel," written by Marc Siegcl, based on ah article of samo name by Rabbi Morris Kertzer in Guidepost Magazine, it was announced by the Jewish Theoiogicnl Seminary of America. -"Face to Face With Gabriel" is the true story of the courage and heroism of Rabbi George Liberman. In a disastcrous train wreck Rabbi Llebcrman was trapped for six hours in an excruciatingly painful position, but during this tragedy lie comforted hfr fellow passengers with advice and prayer. Although crippled for several years Rabbi Lieborman never lost his faith and courage und was able to ascend his pupllt again.