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Robert E. Newman Is B.I.G. Day Marsha Greater Omaha's 1!).">8 I s r a e l Bonds campaign punched past. the. $85,000 nlark--more than -12 per cent of Its $200,000 goal -this week . o'- E. Robert Newman was named grand marshal of this year's B.I.G (Bonds of I s r a e l Government J Pay. V,)-<7 Voting Adult» Newman's appointment was nnliomieed by co-chairmen Sam nice and Sam Katzinan, who set Sunday, November 29, for the all-day, cily-wide bond sales program in Oninhii and Council Bluffs. Newman, an active lender of Temple Israel, was n member of last year's young adults division of I s r a e l Ilonrls. K.uzman and Rice reported early reservations for the November 16 •'Dinner of State" honoring Ambassador Yaaeov Tsur, Israel's chief envoy to France, were running "well aliead of expectations." Cabinet Appointments They also announced additional appointments to the campaign cabinet, which will guide this year's record-breaking drive, still running some 15 i>er cent ahead of 3O.V7. Accepting posts on the cabinet are the presidents of the three largest Omaha congregations, Harold'P. Fnrber, V. 'Ralph Nogg and Maurice Kat/in.-ni. Last week their respective rabbis and six former chairmen of the Greater Omaha Committee were named. Oilier* Appointed Also named to the cabinet lire Lou Canar, fsadore C h a p m a n, Herman Cohen, S.un Kpstein, Abe H. Gendler, David Goldman, Dan Gordman, Jake Kaplan, J. Harry Knlakorsky, K;irl N. Louis, Henry A. Newman, Albert H. Newman, Hymnn Osoff, Sam Hifkin, I'aui Veret and Sniniiel N. Wolf, Mrs. J. Jinny. Kulakofsky was
named honorary chairman of the cabinet and ltahhis Nathan Feldman and David Korb of Omaha and Council Bluffs \vere added. Gerald .Schwartz is executive secretary of the cabinet. Israel's steadily improving picture on the political, military and economic fronts was emphasized during a two-day visit here Tuesday and Wednesday by Michael Arnon, information counselor of the Israel Embassy In Washington, D. C lie spoke at" a Wednesday night parlor meeting at the home of Mrs, Nathan I,. Nogi;. November JO Dinner Mrs. Samuel N. Wolf, women's division chairman, reported that her unit is now concentrating all its efforts towards the November ](> dinner. "It is a signal honor for Omaha to have been selected by Ambassador Tsur for a visit during the 10th anniversary year. I am certain the community will re--spond with a record attendance at the dinner at the Blaekslone Hotel,'' Mrs. Wolf said. Working with Mrs. Wolf on the dinner are Mrs. Isadore Chapman, sponsor chairman, and Mrs. Henry A. Newman, Chen chairman, along with women's cabinet members, Mesdamcs Mike Freeman, Ben J. Gersbun, Nathan L. Nogg, Krnest A. Nogg, Herman Bondarin, Morris Grossman and Isldor Levinson. Newmun, who will head the city's eighth and largest B.I.G. Day, said that "we hope to mobilize some 200 workers from every Jewish organization in Omaha and Council Bluffs for this important effort." '
TV Feature 5 Israeli Acts WOW-TV-Simdfiy. Nov. 2, 7 p.m. - Kd Sullivan Show Winners of the First Israeli talent contest- Singers Batya Ostrovsky, Niko Feklman, Suzana Kuben; folk dancers, a violinist and other performers. Sullivan Who was one of Judges of contest will show film of tour of Israel.
Attendance A record enrollment of children kicked ofr the Sunday Funday seaBon with singing, Raines, sports and craft activities. Winners of a colorIng contest, a featured event of the afternoon, were Peggy Perlmeter, Mary Kofman, B o b b y Bernstein and Monica Parker. A trip to Rivnrviow Zoo has been scheduled for this Sunday for the pre-sehool group participating in tho Sunday program. Members of the older 'groups will be entertained by magician whose performance will be followed by a movie. These special events have been arranged for the children in addition to the regular program. Those who missed the first session may register this Sunday, November 2. Sunday Funday runs for 36 weeks and is open to all children in the 3 to 12 year group. The fee is'$7.50 for eight weeks and $12 for the entire Bixtcen week session. Parents may call JA 1366 for. further'Information;
Youth Council Plans A Youth'Council "pledge breakfast" will be held Sunday, November 2 at 9:30 a.m. at the Jewish Community Center to give high school freshmen an opportunity to pledge the club of their choice it was announced by Skip Soiref and Carrie Rubin, chairmen. Other members of the planning committee are Nancy Felfman, Phyllis Shapiro, Leanne Kraft, Dora Gerber, Maureen Borden, Larry Mayer, Gary , Parllman, Mark Goldstrom, Howard Mulnlck and Irvin Karl. Reservations for the breakfast will be twenty-five cents. '
Contributors Urged In Needlework Although the Needlework Guild response has been steady, those who have not sent in their contributions are asked to do so in order to complete the appeal as early as possible. The following have mailed In contributions since the last list appeared in the Jewish Press: Mines. Norman Abrahamson, Leo Abrnnison, EInar Abramron, Sum • .Applemnn, Norman' Batt,
Dnvld Becker, Jack Belmont, Dave W. Bernstien, David Blacker, David Bleicher, Dave Bolker, Abe H. Brodkey, Alfred Brody, Benjamin Brown, Jacob Burstejn, Irving W. Charney, Daniel Cohen, Meyer Cohen, Ralph Cooper, Bernard Diamond, Harry DuBoff, Ben Eisenbarg and Ruben Epstein. Additional names will appear in the next issue of tho Jewish Press.
§XQ][T(o][M) Ten community organizations to-date have united in tho sponsorship of the new 1958-59 Program of the Month series. They are Beth Israel, Temple Israel, Jewish Community Center, B'nai B'rith Lodges and chapters, Young Adult. Council and the Omaha Chapter of Hadassah. • •— • : fc Several additional groups have expressed an interest in participating and sharing in the sponsorship of this outstanding communityA» of October 29,1058 wide program. .. The following are current reports from divisions in the 1958 Artists Aro Outstanding Earl Siege], Chairman, Jewish Omaha Jewish Philanthropies Campaign: 1958 Total Community Center Adult EducaDivision To Date tion Committee, stated that "tha.. Initial Gifts $3-18,515.00 exceptional quality and outstandGeneral Men 15,948.50 ing reputation of the personalities General Women 61,755.51 participating in the new series, as well as the versatility of each artBusiness and Professional Women 3,512.50 ist has been a dominant factor in Children 1,736.25 receiving sponsoi-ship by so many High School 1,171.25 major communal groups." University 110.00 Organizations 2,573.75. Series Is Freo Misc ' 1,517.00 Kncli program of tlm Heries will foe presented at the home locution Total $436,839.79 of a sponsoring organization. Mr. Slegd pointed out that as a result of tho cooperative effort oh the part of tlm sponsoring groups, the programs will be free of clinrge to member* of our community." Jon Silo, First The opening program will featThe appointment of Ambassador of Israel Bonds Wednesday. nli:ht lire .Ion Silo on Thursday, NovemAbba Kban as president of the at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Na- ber 20,' 8 p. m. in the Social Hall Welzmnnn Institute of Science at than Nogg said Mr. Khan will con- of Belh Israel. Mr. Silo is a BroadRehovot, Israel, will not In any tinue in his official offices as Is- way actor and humorist, and a rael's Ambassador to the United long-time favorite of the Jewish States and as pennanent repre- and Broadway stage. Mr. Silo was sentative to the United Nations. the star of the Cole Porter musical The Omaha visitor said that "Can Can." Other outstanding personalities earlier in the week he conferred in Washington, D. C, with Am- to appear later in the "Program bassador Kban prior to his depar- of the Month" are: James Rosoevelf, Sunday, Deture for Israel where he will deliver an address at the Institute cember 7th, at Temple Israel. Dr. Bernard Cherrick, Director Sunday in memory of the late Civilm Welzmann, first president General, Hebrew University in Jerusalem. of Israel and founder of the InFelix Fibieh, choreographer and stitute wheih bears his name.
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Women to.. Meet Ambassador Ahtiu Kban manner affect the status of his present diplomatic roles, it. was pointed out in Omaha by Michael Arnon, press and Information counselor of the Kmbassy of Israel in Washington, D. C. Mr. Arnon who spoke in behalf
Plundered Hooks Received by Hebrew University (Israel Digest) — The Hebrew University lias received some 20,000 books from among those plundered by the Nazis and brought to Austria during the war. This is the first consignment to arrive In Israel from that country following an agreement between the Jewish National .and University Library and the Austrian authorities. It Includes valuable works on music, aj-t, -history, religion, and other subjects In the humanities, The leaders of the Vienna Jewish Comunlty played an important part in the steps leading up to the agreement, under which Israel is still to receive thousands of books and periodicals In all branches of the humanities. vr 130,000 JEWS 8EUVINO IN U. S. AIJMED FORCKS New York (JTA)—About 150,000 Jews are now serving in the U.S. armed forces, it was reported hcr« by tho National Jewish Welfare Board.
The regular luncheon meeting of the Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs will'be held Thursday, November 6, 1 p. m.. at the Jewish Community Center. The presidents and representatives of the 14 organizations belonging to the club are urged to attend the meeting by Mrs. Mike Freeman, president. Reports will be presented by committee chairmen.
'Slimnastics1 Begins Nov. 4 The Women's Slimnastics program will begin Tuesday, November 4 at the Jewish Community Center. Classes, scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays will consist of a gym period from 9 a. m. to 10 a. m. and swimming from 10 a. m. to 11 a.' m. The only requirement for attendance is a Center membership of $1 per month or $25 annually. A baby sitting service will be provided. . • ; . / Mrs. Lois Fixley who as associated with the recreational program for Army and Air Force personnel in this country and overseas and who was formerly a member of Billy Rose's Aquacade will work with the slimnastic's staff, Irvin Yaffe, chairman of the Center Athletic commute, 'said.' Registration is now open and additional information may be obtained by calling JA 13C6
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B.B. Conference To Open Sunday horning erf Paxfon Fall conference of B'nai B'rith'g Southwest Region gets under way at 9:30 a. m. Sunday with a business session of nine member lodges at the Paxton Hotel. Council president David Bleicher, will conduct a one-hour business session following welcoming remarks to delegates from Iowa,Nebraska and South Dakota by Willis Kpslein, president of Cornbusker Lodge. A series of regional seminars will be held from 10:30 a. m. until 12:15 p.'m. Leading the sessions will be Marvin Treller, fund raising; Karl Siegel, programs; "Warner Frohman, ADL; Edward Kantor, BBYO; David Bleicher, presidents and Marvin Bailin, conservation and membership, the latter of Sioux Falls, S. D. Participating in the all-day program will be Morris Ni trick of Chicago, district director of BBYO and David Goldfine and Ben Z. Glass of Chicago, president and executive secretary of District No. 6. Gerald Bernstein will offer invocation and benediction and Saniuel Berek of Fremont will report on Americanism committee activities. IIEKKHW IN HOLLAND IJN1VKKSITIKS Amsterdam (JTA)—Three of this country's Universities have announced that, for the first time, they have scheduled courses fn the. Hebrew language and Hebrew literature.