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OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER X7,,l»«4
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Marer Elected Federat .: . 'resident
II. Hooper, Second Vice-president
Dr. Abe Grcenher;, First Vice-pri'Hldcnt
Jacobs First 'Press1 Head ' The Jewish Press take note of 34 years of publication this week, for on Thursday, Dec. 16, 1920 its fint edition was published. Fifteen Jewish business men formed a non-profit corporation with the objective of furnishing ; . . "a representative organ fqr the various Jewish organization* in the city and a medium with which to promote Jewish communal activities." ' Morris Jacobs was named manager of the "Jewish Press," who was then a reporter with the Omaha Dally News. Mr. Jacobs, now president of ISozcJI and Jacob*, Inc., said he had stayed up nil night writing his first editorial. In It ho slated: "Conceived in desire to respond to a "communal need" and fnspired by thq Ideal of "Communal Service," the Jewish Press was founded. Writing on the topic of prejudice Mr. Jacobs lashed out against bigotry. He said: "An enlightened public opinion will rebel agnlnxt such propaganda, which at heat Is nothing short of an insult • to Its Intclligcnee.'MallcIous libel and unfounded slanders may cmbarranii for the tune, but they cannot long endure. Yet, there can be no excuse for the Jew to remain passive In UiU crisis. He must combat thews accuiatlons. He need but present to the world the truth •bout himself and hjg, relationship with It . . . "
Attention Tho deadline for news releases will be Sunday at 5 p.m., for next week. Due to the Christmas Holiday the print shop will close early in the week milking it necessary for the edition to be put together sooner than usual. Publicity to appear In Friday, Dec. 31 edition should be in our hands by Monday, Dec. 27 not Inter than 5 p. m.
Dr.-.Philip Slier, Honorary President
Ernest A. Nogs, Secretary
'5 Tales From Israel' A t Dundee Monday
"KhnrnGihla-^Flve Talcs from Israel," a quintet of stoctcs each dramatizing a phase In the life of the young state-will open Monday, Dec. 20 at the Dundee Theater. It will run Monday through Thursday. Whamlahla" la the first Israeli produced English sneaking motion picture made completely jn Israel by-its young film Industry. " The first story of the quintet,is 'Deadline for Danny," which tells what happens when a young boy's favorite cow Is threatened. "Jonathan'and Thalll" relates the experiences of a mother separated Frbfejr. D e c 17 ' Seventh grade girls club meet- from her children by the fortunes of war, "We Chose Life" dramaing, 4 p. m.—Center. tizes the problems faced by the Saturday, Dec. IS : ' Farband,' 7 p. m.- ^-Centcr. ' * Beth El S i s t e r h o o d Dinner Center. Dance, 8 p. m.—Beth El. Synagogue -Youth • Organization Debits Dob Dance, 9 p. m.—Cen- Convention, all day—Beth Israel. Wednrwlay. Vre. It ter. Hadassah Croup Boards and Hunday, Doc. 19 Combined meeting. 12:30 p. m.— First CHANUKAH LIGHT, ; Children's Activities, Funlnml Center. Children's Winter Program, AcChanukah Party, 2 p, m.—Center. . Beth Israel Congregational Cha- tivity Day, 2 p. ni.~-Ci.nter. Syringogiic Yout'i Organization nukah Dinner, 5:30 p. m.—Beth Convention, all day—•Beth Israel. brae). Youth Council Music Group, AZA & BBC Pre-Convcntion "ENCORE," 7:.'W p. in.—Private Rally, 8 p. m.—Center. home. Monday, Drc. 20 Tliurmlay, Dec 23 All-Children's Chanukah Party Hmln.s»uh Youth Commission and Maccablad, 2 p. m.—Center. Workmen's Loan, 7:30 p. in.— Rehearsal, 1 p. in.—Center. B'nni B'ritli Henry Monsky Center. SECOND CHANUKAH LIGHT. Chapter No. 470 Hoard Meeting, 1 p. m.—Home, Tuesday, Dec. 21 Jewish War Veterans Post & National Council of Jewish Women's Luncheon, 1 p. m.—Cen- Ladles Auxiliary Christmas Parly at Veteran* Hospital, 7:30 p. m. ter. . H A P Hadassah Meeting, 8 p. ijv ^Bridge Class, 7 p. nv—Center. • ; ' Art Clas.1,.7 p.',m.r-P<KilQr...-." !, —Center. , '•' Lcathereraft Clasj, 7:30 p. m.— FIFTH CHANUKAH'LIGHT,1'
Community * Calendar
Children's Vacation Program
first settlers of the: pioneer state, An exotic view of Bedouin life Is portrayed In "Son of Sulam," the romance of a Bedouin lad and his Fcilahln sweetheart. "Song of Israel" tells In words and music the love story of a shepherd • and shepherdess.'
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New York film critics have given the motion picture an enthusiastic reception. ;Tho New: York Post s ^ l d . . . "A-joyous picture . . . gentle, refreshing . :'...-.. Inspirational, charming." Tho New York WorldTelegram and Sun stated',... "skylarking comedy/., .Israel moviemakers have taken quite a step f o r w a r d ; - . ^ . . " - . . .':"' '
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Omaha community leaders re* quested this showing at the Dundee and It Is hoped that Omahans will make a concerted effort to see this warm, intimate view of contemporary life in the reborn land of Israel to insure showing of additional Israel films there.
Art Class Exhibit The Center Art Class will hold an exhlhlt In the Center lobby from Friday, Dec. 17 to January 1. Mrs. Meyer'Bcbcr, instructress of the class, stated the object of the course was to tench the pupils how to paint a picture in ten lessons. The following students will contribute to the exhibit: Mmes. I. W. Rosenblatt, I,eo Waxenberg, Edward Colin, Irving Herzog, Norman Bordy, Henry Riekcs and Louv Shrior. :.'• Members of the, community arc Invited to see the works displayed. In the Center lobby.
A full-scale schedule of activities is in store for alf grade school children during the school vacation. Plans have been made for five big afternoon programs for all youngsters. Monday, Dec. 20, there will be a big Chanukah Party and Maccablad for children of all ages. Refreshments, prizes and awards will be given. This program will be from 2-3:30 p. m. Wednesday, Dee. 22, will be Activity. Day at thp Center, Grade schoolers will fin* their favorite activities which include: First and second graders—Arts and Crafts, singing and story-play time; third and fourth graders — Arts and crafts and rlflery; fifth, sixth, scventhy and eighth- graders—Arts and crafts, cooking and gym time. This program will extend from 2-4 p. m. A real Indian Pow-Wow is on tap for Monday, Dec. 27, from 23:30 p, m. Members of the Boy. Scout Indian Dance Group wilf perform In full costume. The show will be presented In the Center Gym. Wednesday, Dec. 29, the first, second and third graders will be going on a surprise trip to interesting ^places In the city. This "Junior Explorer" group will meet at the Center at 2 p. m. and will be back at the building by 4 p. m. The fee for this is 10 cents. For fourth through eighth graders, there will bo a big "Splash Party" In the Center Pool from 2:30 to 4 p. m. The closing winter vacation program will be "Movie Time," which is open to groups of all ages from 2-3:30 p. m. Vacation time ticket books have been sent to all grade school children for the programs. -There will be no swimming for Funlanders this Sunday and no Funland December 26 and January 2 due t« vacation prpRnrnwi Funland will resume SunduJv Jan. 9, at 2 p. m.
Jack W. Marer was elected president of the Federation for Jewish Service, at its anrfual meeting hold Sunday night, Dec. 12. He succeeds J. Harry Kulakofsky, who had served the two terms allowed by the const'tutlon. The Annual Meeting was held In conjunction with tho local observance of the American Jewish Tercentenary.' Elected as first vice-president was Dr. Abo Creenborg; as second vice-president, Robert H. Koopcr. Harry Trustln was chosen treasurer, and Ernest A. Nogg, secretary. Dr. Philip Shcr was re-elected Honorary President, Mr. Kulakofsky was presented with a presidential plaque by Jos M. Rice, past president, in recognition of his service to Uio community. Mr. Kulakofsky summarized tho activities of the Federation under his administration, and paid tribute to chairmen of the committees, and their active members. He presented a Campaign Leadership Certificate to Robert H. Kooper, General Chairman of the 1954 Philanthropies Campaign. Mr. Koopcr cited members of his campaign personnel, and announced that to date $416,908.95 was raised, from 4,260 subscribers. He stressed that the campaign would continue until the last: of December in order to raise the largest possible amount needed for the work of some 200 agencies. Paul Verc't, Federation Executive Director, outlined briefly the scopo of the Federation program. Dr. Philip Sher, Honorary President, in his remarks*recalled the early development of the Federation and the problems it' encountered. Rabbi Benjamin Groner opened the meeting with a Scripture reading. D(j Grecnbcrg read the minutes of the previous meeting. Isadore Chapman, chairman of the Nomination Committee presented the Nomination Report. Habbi Myer S. Krlpke, Tercentenary chairman, presided over the portion of program marking 300 years of Jewish Settlement in America. He Introduced Maurice Samuel, distinguished author and lecturer, who Bpoke on tho meaning of the Tercentenary. Rabbi Nathan Feldman offered the opening prayer. Greetings from the City of Omaha were extended by Mayoi John Rosenblatt. "God Bless America" was led by Harry » DuBoff (ccompanied by Mrs. Du> Boff. Kalibl Sfdncy H. Brooks, gave the benediction.
Sunday Rad}o "Under the Fig Tree," a documentary program sponsored by Nebraska Clothing Company will be broadcast over K.0IL Wednesday, Dec. 22 from 7 to 7:30 p. m. The dramatization tells the story of the 300th Anniversary of Jewish Settlement In America and also highlights Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. Chic Crabtree of the KOIL staff will bo the narrator. • Dr. Ferdinand M. Isscrman, Rabbi of Temple Israel in St. Louis, Mo., will discuss "What Judaism and Christianity Have In Common" on the Message of Israel program over KOIL from 10:05 to 10:30 a. m. The Eternal Light program will be broadcast over WOWRadio from 11:30 a. m. to 13 noon. Omaha Chapter Hadassah will present the sixth in a aeries of the "Hadassah Story"