UJ A Appeal<„. Cash Campaign Goldstein Calls on All Workers to Hurry Job Arthur II. Goldstein, General Chairman of the Jewjsh Philanthropies Campaign, ha> Issued an urgent appeal to workers In all division* of ths Philanthropies, calling on them to swing into final action immediately, In order to bring the drive to a speedy and successful conclusion. "The desperate iltuntion overseas requires Instant action by every worker, If the Jewish Philanthropies drive In to help save the lives of more than 100,000 Jewish
$150,000 Needed from Omaha Warning that the flood-tide of HOW Immigrants to Israel from Egypt, Hungary, Pol.ind ami other countries continues to rise, William Roscnwald, Ccnnul Chairmun of the United Jewish Apjienl, this week called on the Federation for Jewish Service of Omaha to Join other Federations In a nation-wide United Jewish Appeal $50,000,000 cash collection drive to meet the Immediate urgent need for the absorption of Immigrants in Israel.
men, wotiicn and children in flight from oppression and "cold pogroms." "If you wait until tomorrow to start cleaning up the cards in your hands, there may be no tomorrow for thousands of our helpless brethren. "Failure to act at once, failure to cover your cards Immediately, alto Imperils not only the overseas rescue work, but also essential opera tipns of our national and lo1190,000 from Omabii cal health and welfare and cducnOmalia has been asked to colliohal agencies." lect the amount of $150,000 as its share in the national cash collection effort, Dr. Abe Grcenbcrg, Federation president, announced. "The Influx to Israel of Jewish refugees from many lands of terrible oppression not only continues unabated, but Is increasing," Dr. Greenbcrjr pointed out, "and David Fuller, who will direct' this has placed an Impossible burden on the people of Israel. collection drive. Unless the American Jewish com- will be unable to stand up against munity takes over the financing this huge migration. of the transportation and main10,000 in April tenance of the new arrivals, Israel He noted that some 10,000 new-
Congressman Cunningham Pays Tribute to Israel I am |iroud In join my nilttrngun In |in>Intr trlliiile to » rourligroui peojilo on tlm ninth • o n l v i r o r y of tlm foniiillnK of I«nei. Tlicrn art; HO ninny who hiivn rontiihutrd »« much to tin- growth of till* Ninnll natliin, vvlilrh rejiri'~»rnt» a haven fur the oppressi'il from throughout inurh of tlir n orlil. Iirui-I, u Ilim-n Nine je.ira IIJ^I the viiMoii in n great Woild War looked with horrur on the results of an aberration WIIILII bid c»»t I he Jlw-i of l> milI.on Jews Aineiir;ins me proud to ha\e hail n pail In the founding of n haven for thr-.ii? |X'rsecutcd people, nnd In tlie growth of this small new* nation which has come «o far In a short time. It is indeed a small nation hy American standards, one with few resources except its people, end there are truly too many of these for the size or the land, Hut It hns been the •went and labor of these people which has gradually transformed the desert lands Into fertile acre*. V Hard V e i n But In these 9 years'.the-way. has been hard, There have boon w a n and constant threats to Israel's Independence. . Only the strength of the people of this nation has allowed-the country..to. stand in the face of Its sworn enemies. At times the path has been hard and discouraging but the people have persevered and progressed. ••'.•;. Anterlraa Frlendnlilp The country Is virtually surrounded by enemies, but I hope tliat the friendship of Americans has been a ray of hope-and .encouragement'through, these hard years. I think it Important that this anniversary of Israel's Independence be marked with renewed assurances from this country of. the friendship nnd ho|H\s that gtream from, thesn shores to that *mall nation on the Mediterranean Sea. The world should know-of the admiration nnd support from those Who love nnd cherish freedom for the free State of Israel. Tlie Kiiy ahead is" not free of shadows. The sworn enemies' of this new land are not content to have tins country continue to grow But the people1 who are now passed on and many thousands more have made Israel RI-HW from a deceit to an oasis nnd there arebundled-* of thousands more who Will work for the pre.-'ervntinn of this contagious nation. Henl «rr«-llii(,'« I Join my many-fellow Americans in srndiiif: Kirelincs to Israel nnd to Its people who have the admlution, frlemWilp, and hopes Of freodom-lovinfr peoples around the world. May this free state continue Its progress nnd may Its people—so long persecuted nnd atfackled—find peace and prosperity for themselves and thosa to follow them.
comers entered Israel In April. In March" there were 9,000 newcomers. These require housing, health and welfare programs and other basic services which must be hastly expanded. "It takes cash, and a great deal of It," "Dr. Greenbcrg said, "to supply the vital humanitarian facilities that will make the absorption of the refugees in Israel quick and effective. The vast sum required can come only from one sourcc-rthe A m e r i c a n .'ewish Community, through the cash col. lection efforts of the Casn-forItcscue Campaign." Loral Effort David Fedcr, Pledge Itcdcmption Chairman of the Jewish Philanthropies will direct the local effort, Dr. Greenberg indicated., "Mr. Fcdpr has been largely responsible for the high collection experience of our community, Through tils efforts, and under his leadership, Omaha has achieved a most outstanding record in meeting its obligations to the agencies supported through the PhilanthropiesCampaign."
Sub-Chairmen Burkenrood Scheduled for Appoinfed Recognition on Award Night « .II;,. (.Irun Ciiniilngliunl •>( Oninlm, ulio |>r(-M-n(<'il «n uildr(i»n in llniinn on Ninth Anniversary of tlin Iiiilriirnilrnre of t«r»rl.
Second Tanker Reaches Elath London, (JTA)—A second American tanker, loaded with oil, has reached the Israeli port of Elath, occordlng to a cable from Amman, Jordan, The report originated In Akaua, Jordan, which is a short dlHtance from Eluth at the head of the Gulf of Aknlia.
First Jay-C-C Session Filled RcKlstratlons for the first session of Camp Jdy-C-C, the resident camp,, arc now complotcd, Dr. Daniel Miller, camp committee chairman, reported. Dr. Miller stated that registrations are still being accepted for the second two wool; period, starting August 11. Parents Interested 111 enrolling their children should complete their registrations at the earliest possible time became the threefourths mark hub been reached for the vecnild session, Mr, Miller also urged parents who lime only registered - their children Tor the flint session, but .ire planning on the second session, to complete their rcglsl rations IIUW.
Vourtij'.lfis iiic icgislercd In the order in which the applications arc r e c k e d hy the Camp Office •it the Jewish Community Center. Thn«e ^wnuits leglsleilnc their rhlldren fifler capacity has been reached will have, their mimes placed on uiiituiK !'-t in the event of possible ill op-outs. The only wiiy to Insuro your child's Miiy at au'iip this 'summer, Dr. Miller milled, in to register him Immediately by calling tho Camp Office, JA. 130(1 of hy mailing- in the camp registration application.
The appointment of cliiilnnen of [|».- functional stili-commlttcc of tliu Philanthropies lind^et Committee was announced this week by Hubert II. Knojwr, Gcnei'dl Chairman of the Committee. Mr. Koopcr explained that the work of the Budget Committee is (IIilded among several nub-committees, each one studying its particular field nnd making budget recommendations to the general committee. The sub-chairmen are as follows: Abe 1L Brodkey, chairman of the Overseas Sub-C o m m 111 e e, which Includes agencies doing work overseas and In Israel, Henry Greenberg, chairman of the Community Relations Subcommittee, which includes antldefamation and clvic-protcctlve agencies. Dr, Maurice Steinberg, chairman of the Health and Welfare Sub-Committee, Including the national hospitals supported by the Federation. Ben K. Knslaw, chairman of the National Service Sub-Committee, dealing with agencies offering national services to local communities. Mike Freeman, chairman of the Cultural Sub-Commlttc, In charge of agencies dealing with Jewish culturnl activities. Sam A. Rice, chairman of Religious Agencies Sub-Committee, which deals with agencies engaged in religious educational programs, In America and In Israel. S. Elmer Gross, chairman of the Omaha Agencies Sub-Committees which will review the Jewish agencies in Omnha receiving support from the Philanthropies. Calvin M. Nownirin Is Co-Chairman of the General Budget Committee. .Co-Chalrmen of the subcommittee*, and their full memberships will be announced shortly, Mr. Kooper Said.
Special Yiddish Film To Be Featured Sunday The final program of Hie 10"fi."•7 Viildlsh Culture C n u m i l will l>e held Sunday. May 10, 8 p. m . nt the J e w i s h C o m m u n i t y Center. The pi-iifti'iim will piesent tlie h i g h l y rated Yiddish nimlp. " W i t h , out A H o m e " and n special short
feature.
A mentotiits M'liice plaque to Leslie I,. Hurkenroad, for his more than twenty year.i of Kervice ns chairman of the J.C.C. Health and Physical Kducatlon Committee, was to bo one of the features of the Tenth Annual Athletic Award Nl^ht scheduleit for Thursday, May IK, lit the Center auditorium. Irv Yaffec, who succeeded a« Committee chairman in 1956, Indicated that "the plaque is the gift of committee members who have nerved with Mr. Hurkenroad, and Is an expression of their appreciation for his devoted and capable leadership." Mr. Burkenroad is also president of the Midwest AAU. Many Ilonorrd In addition to some 100 Individuals whoso achievements will be recognized, the following four special awards were scheduled: Tlie L. L. Burkenroad Trophy to outstanding senior athlete, to be given to Dan Epstein, for outstanding contribution to the city championship Softball team, being a consistent performer for the Barndels-Phllco tcam'lp'.the Varsity League, Tlie- Harry Trustln Award to outstanding Junior athlete, to Chuck Wine, a« the mainstay on unaffiliatc squads In virtually all Youth Council snorts. Tlie J. J. Grcpnberg Memorial Award to outstanding midget athlete, Jo Steven Gilsi for hit role in the victories of the chnm-
Nebraska History Going to Israel Governor Victor Anderson of 'Nebraska'will be one of the nation's 48 .state executives joining to mnlie tin unparalleled gift to the Mbi-nry of the Hebrew Unl\crMty »f Jerusalem. It has been /umouncr'l by Very Ileverend James A. I'ike. Dcnn , of New Vmlt City's Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Kuril of the govcrnorx has contributed volumes of their utate1'. history to the American-Israel Society for forwarding to tin1 Hebrew University, Dr. I'ike said. Th presentation will he made at a dinner co-sponsored by the American-Israel Society and the American Friends of the Hebrew University.
pionship Micklin-Rusco "A" Baski-tbull tcain which he captained. Other* (,'lted Other recipients scheduled wer« Joel .Schneider, as the most Improved Utth and sixth grade school athlete for the progress made with tlie Rlchman-Gordman team In the "II" Midget league. AZA 100, with Bernle Pollkov as representative, to receive Olymplc award for the most outstanding club in Youth Council athletics. Demonstrations by the O/ftitt Air Base Judo Team and by outstanding high school gymnasts, were to highlight .the entertainment portion of the program.
Beth El to Have Dinner Sunday Members of the Beth El Choir, Cantor Aaron I. Edgar as well as ' past presidents will be among those h o n o r e d at the annual dinner meeting of the Synagogue's congregation Sunday, -0 p. m. in the social hall. Choir members Include Robert Abramson, B e r n a r d DcICovcn, Harr DuBoff, Seymour Goldston, Michael Katz, Jack Llcb, Marvin Parilm;m, David Rice, Solwyn Hoffman, Jerry Simon, Dr, Sol Kutler, Dr, Mclvln Tatclmnn, Mines. Don Cohen, Norman DenenberB, Aaron Kdgnr, George F.isenberg, Dnrwln Marcus, Bert Moskovlt?, Donald Nogg, A. G Ulmmernian, Ewnrd Rosen, Arnold Roscmnn, Sidney Schwnftz, Bob Schiller, Norman Whltnnn "nil Wolfson: Misses Nancy Bniron, Betty Ermnn, Marilyn Meyer, Marilyn Rice, Julia Zuker. Hurry DuBoff, president, will preside at a business mct'lin^. Eight new board members will be elected. The evening's program will feature a piano foursome, comno-.cd of Mines. Harry Trustln, Ilfirry Tinsrnfold, A. C. Fellmnh':'nnd Hrir* iy RuIJoff.
Swim Registration Now Under Way Registration for the Summer Swim Praginm of the Center Is now lieint! taken for beginners', Intermediate and advanced climes, scheduled to begin June "10.