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UJA to Launch Cash Drive
Dr. Abe Grocnberg was eleeti (I for n second term to tho Bonn! Of Go*ornors of B'imi IJ'rith, tinmajor policy mnkini; body, at tin Triennial Convention hold last week In Washington, D. C. Dr Grecnberg in the first vice-president of the Federation for Jewish Service. Philip M. Klutznlck, fonnerly Of Omaha, was re-elected president of B'nai B'rith for a second three year term. The proposal made by Mr. Klutznick that B'nai Brill) t.-iktpert on an "experimental basis" In an Internationa} group ot Jewiih organizations to act "consultatlvely" on world Jewish problem! was approved at the concluding session of the convention. Washington (WNS)—The tlirec Western powerit, the United States, Britnin nnd France, "all intend that the Stato of Israel •hall be maintained in Its independence;" declared Secretary of Slate John Foster Dulles In an address delivered here at the Tiiennlal Convention dinner o[ B'nai B'rith. Mr. Dulles revealed that (it the conference of the foreign ministers of the ]5 countries belonging to tho North Atlantic Troiily Oig im/.iliun, which took place the week before in I'nri;, there VMI<» lO'o/nition that '\vi<le dUcrepam it's in armed strength" between the Arab eountrirs mid Israel "would bo likely to create dangerous tensions." While slating that I he ArabTsrael problem could not l)e solved easily, Mr. Dulles said that the United States will strive "to maintain the momentum now* establlnhed by L'N Secretary General Dag Ilammarskjold" in his current effort to check hostilities on the Arab-Israel borders. Ho expressed the opinion that reliance should, nbovc all, be placed In the United NaUons.
Beth El Annual Meeting Sunday The annual meeting of Bclh El Congregation will follow dinner to bo held at 6 p. m., Sunday, May 20 In the synagogue social hall. Cantor Aaron I. Edgar will be honored for hi? 20 years of service to the synagogue congregation. Eight synagogue board members Will be elected at the brief business meeting after dinner. "Holiday 1'arade" written by Mrs. Mycr S. Kripkc will be presented. It Is directed by Mrs. Ccorge IUienl>eig and Mrs. A. C. Follmnn will bo the accompanist. Mesdamcs Wallace Elkon and Arnold Koseman are In charge of stage n n d props. Mrs. Leon Schmidman Is in charge of costumes and makeup. Narrators will bo Mme.s. Norman Whitman anil Leonard Gould. CANADIAN SAI11IK JKTH London (JTA) — Israel will probably get a number of Sabrojcts from Canada, in addition to the twelve French Mystere Jets which Paris announced Saturday would be given Israel as a "last" shipment, it was Indicated here in British official circles. C. S. TO 1'ItOHB W a s h i n g t o n (JTA) —Lloyd Wright, chairman of the Commission on Government Security, announced last week-end that his group would investigate charges by Antoi-Dcfamatlon League head Henry E. Schultz that the suspension of numerous government employes was "animated by elements of anti-Semitism."
New York (JTAI - •Warninr. that despite a seeming relaxaion of Middle Knst tension, this stifumcr .still threatens to produee "the oVatlllt'!,! of eineif:encies" for Israel's people, William Hiisenwald, general chairman of the United Jewish Appeal, announced recently that the IMA was launrliing a Sr>O,00O,()O0 cash collection drive and was .summoning its nationwide leadership to a National Action Conference in New York on June 9 and 10.
30% Increase in Big Communities' I»r. /Vie
Upsurge in Jewish [Education Told J.'V-'i'.h education is on the upsurge Dr, Uriah '/.. Kni;clinnn, 1)1reetor of the Nutlonal Jewish Education Survey, told the members of U\f J-.xc-ctii ive Committee of the Federation for Jewish Srrviee Monday afternoon lit a lunchcon HH'etiiu:. I >r. Khrelninn is in OuKthu to conduct tin! Omaha Miriiplln;: which will l>e included In the national survey of Jewish education. The number and types of schools are being increased, ho pointed nut. Mote money is belnR spent nnd moro Jewish organizations are becoming Interested in Jewish education. Dr. Engelman added. What is the reason for the natlonnl purvey? Dr. Engelman said lhnt there is a "feeling of disenchantment" nnd a "reaching out for more results" In Jewish education. The national study, he said, will try to answer questions being asked about the quality and quantity of Jewish education. Dr. Engelman had a word of praise for Omaha. He said that our community was unique in that survey volunteers had been recruited before.hl* arrival. Ho also stressed the value ot the Community Statistic!) File available at Hit" Jewish Community Center.
Goldberg Elected JWV Commander Milton Goldberg was Installed as Commander of (lie Epstein-Mori;nn Post No. 2(10 of Jewish War Veterans at their May meeting held last week In the Jewish Community Center. Other newly installed officers are: Marvin Kaplan, senior vlcocommamler; Deliner Klein, junior vicc-commaniler; Marvin Glllnsky, adjutant; Arthur Snlkin, quarter, master; Dave Dubin, chaplain. 1'aul Crouuse, Judge advocate; Dr, Jerome IJlcieher, post stjrgcon; nnd Max Belgrade, serjeant-atarms. Abe Miller, s e n i o r vice-commander of the Nebraska-Iowa Department of JWV was Installing officer. Sherman Llpstein was the retiring commander. Commander Goldberg announced that this year JWV will hold its annual Memorial Services at 10:30 a. m., .Sunday, May 27, at the graveside of late Herman Silverman, a charter member of the Post. The service will be held in conjunction with the dedication ot tho memorial monument. Paul Crounse has been appointed Officer of tho Oay. -
New York (JTAI—Spring welfare funds arc "moving Into the homestretch" of their campaigns with results ranging far nbovo the 19!i5 drives, It was announced Monday by Herbert U. Abeles, president of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds. Keports from 43 of the largest communities show campaigns running ahead of last year by 30 percent. As of May II, these cities raised $10,741,303 thus far this year against a com*'arable total of $:)],:i.-)l.l!(I for 195.*). "These impressive results demonstrate the understanding and the determination of our welfare funds to meet the ureat challenges on every front," Mr. Abele;; declared. "Great responsibilities rest ujwn our people—in their own communities, nationwide needs, and the critical emergency overseas. It is to their everlasting credit that they are responding so generously." Eight of the 1G largest cities have already exceeded last year's totals, and with the drives still far from complete, several others arc within percentage points of surpassing their 1955 totals. Cleveland, with a total of $4,825,f)G0, has raised more money this year than any other year, Including 1948. This compares with $4,0."i5,000 raised last year, and $4,811,000 raised In 1948. Detroit, with $5,113,000 raised thus far, Is running 32.3 percent ahead of last year's campaign and has already raised 24 percent more than last year's total campaign results. Houston, with $-171,72.') has already raised 2!) percent more than last year's final figure. Toronto in also mounting an impressive campaign, with results running 47.5 percent ahead of 1055 from the sumo people. Baltimore, Cincinnati, Kansas Cily, Newark and Pittsburgh are within close reach of last year's totals and are expected to exceed them In the near future.
y fRosenbiaff Reports Pfiilfsufhraples Ahead 25%
Mayor John Rosenblatt, General Chairman of the Jewish Philanthropic; and Emergency United Jewish Appeal Campaign, in his report to tho community announced that as of Wednesday the amount raised in tho drive amounts to $422,510. 'This compared to $338,152 raised last year at this time represents an 25 per cunt Increase. Steps Outlined The mayor next outlined the steps necessary to bring the camThe Center Pre-School Day paign to a successful conclusion. Camp this year will be conducted • J, Complete coverage of the re« cards Including contribuon the Grounds of tho Dr. Philip maihlng tions to the special fund. Slier Jewish Home for the Aged, : 2, Review of cards bearing regMrs. Winifred. King, pre-Bchool ular contributions but no additionteacher, will be ngaln be In charge al amounts for the special fund. 3, Jtesolictatlon of those who of the camping program. have not given adequately. Camping scsfiionB will be held :. In Home-Stretch from June lfl to July 6,! from July . We are in the home-stretch 9 to July 27 and a full session now, Mayor Rosenblatt emphafrom June 18.to July 27. Ilates arid all Indications point to for the full session are 50 dollars sized, a successful campaign. and 30 dollars for first 6i* second The heeds of all of our agencies s e s s i o n s . . . : '••• '••' • ; . . : ; ' .'.-..:• ••' " and particularly the plight of the The pro-schoolers will use'the refugees In North Africa are wellhome recreation room during In- known to us. Mayor Rosenblatt clement weather. declared. However, wo cannot A special garden area will be over-emphasize tho fact that It is set aside for the youngsters to only through the funds provided crow flowers or raise pets. Port- by this campaign that we can able play equipment and special guarantee the continuation of the materials will be available to the services of our local ngencles, national organizations and the Unitchildren. ed Jewish Appeal, which is literDavid Orkow, home director. ally saving tiie lives of thousands said: "It will bo wonderful having of Jews In the holocaust tho little children here. The folks of North caught Africa, ho concluded. at the home will enjoy seeing Ihem."
Center Pre-School at Home
Camp Office Open Evenings at Center Camp Jay-C-C office at the Jewish Community Center will be open from 7 to 9 p. m. Monday through Thursday for the convonienco of parents wishing Information, it was announced by Gerald Gross, chairman of the camp committee, Parents are invited to direct their inquiries to the camp director and his assistant who will be on hand to answer questions reHarding camp.
"A Very Special Village" will be presented by the Jewish Theological Seminary on the Frontiers of Faith scries which is telecast over KMTV from 11:30 a. m. to 12 noon. It tolls the story of an unique village In Israel, Shaar Mcnashe, which is composed of people over 65 years old. A project of Malben, a unit of the Joint Distribution Commlttco, this village actually exists. Our Jewish Philanthropies Campaign helps underwrite, tho work of JDC.
5th Year Party f o r / Golden Age ClubC A Fifth Year BirLhday party will be celebrated by the Golden Ago Club at their meeting Monday, May 21, at the Dr. Philip Sher Home for the Aged. Members will meet for .coffee at 12:30 o'clock. Cantor Eli Kagcn will present t musical program. Games and cards ill follow. Mrs. Nathan Simon is Golden' Age chairman. Mrs, John Solomon and Mrs. Milton Margolin are golden age co-ordlnaton for the Omaha section National Council of Jewish Women who sponsor the Golden-Age club with,,the Jewish Community Center. JEWISH QUARTER ATTACKED Algiers TJTA)—Six p e r s o n s were killed and four wounded In t fresh outbreak of fighting In the Jewish quarter ot Constantlne, s city some 200 miles east of here. This followed the wounding of 13 Jews during a scries of running battles between Arab rebels and Europeans In that city.
Sunday Radio, TV The Eternal Light program will bo presented over KFAB from 11:30 a. m. to 12 noon.
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Mike Milder Is Jaycee President Myron (Mike) Milder, a member oC the Federation's ADL Ad visory Committee, last Friday was named president of the Omaha Junior Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Milder Is guardian of Henry Monsky Lodge of B'nai B'rith. Ho la a graduate of Central High School and tho University of Omaha. Chi Farber was elected to Jayceo board of directors. Donald Stern, Sheldon Harris and Alvln Nogg were to-elected to the board.
RADIUS TO VISIT New York (JTA)—The Rabbinical Council of America, an organization of Orthodox rabbis, announced that it has received word from tho Soviet Embassy in Washington that it can send a delegation of six rabbis to visit the Soviet Union to study Jewish religious life there.
Center Stamp Club
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Boys and girls Interested in stamp collecting or those wlio would like to develop an interest in stamp collecting are Invited to join the new group at tho Jewlsli Community Center. Tho group is in process of beinfj formed under tho leadership of Al Fcllman. Mr. Fellman 1* • student at Omaha University tad • stamp enthusiast. Anyone Interested Ja jotaiag tha stomp club may enroll by callinc the Activities OfUotat«M CeatMfcj JA 1304. , ....... j]