Vol. XXKVU No. 4T
Published hed every y Friday, 101 N. antli. O h N b k a . Plioiv JA~13t;il Omaha, Nebraska.
OMAHA
ABBA EBAN INAUGURATED
Mr. Meyer W. Weiigal, Cliniriniin, Lxriutive Council of the Wii/munn In liInto of Science, presents former Amliiilsnilor to Washington wilh hi§ oflirial appointment aj the new President of the Institute, Mr. Elian i» now rcsitli>i| in Krhuvoth and has Obsumcd hie post.
NEBRASKA,
FRIDAY, iMIX
31, 105»
Second Class POHIHKO Puid at Omiiliu. Nefor.
KiriRle Copy 10 Cents Annual Rate 4 DolJara
Executives of Women's Unit Plan Program Officers of the Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs made plans for the 1959-150 season at a luncheon meeting, Monday, at the home of tlie president, Mrs. Mike Freeman. Tlie Federation of Women's Clubs is made up of the president and one representative from each of (he fourteen women's organizations and the chairmen of the various committees. Tlie first meeting of the season will be held on Thursday, September 3, at 12:.'!0 p. in. at the home of Mrs. Freeman. The officers, in addition to Mm. Freeman, are: Mines. Lloyd Friedman and Harry Sldman, vice-presidents, and Robert H. Kooper, secretary.
Jerusalem (JTA)—Prime Minister David Bi.'ti Gurion, acceding to President Ben Zvi's request that lie continue as caretaker Premier, informed the Cabinet that he would preside at'Cabinet meetings but would not take part in any Ministerial commit tees which include the four Ministers of the left-wing Mapam and Aclidut Avodah parties. Tho Prime Minister resumed his duties after a three-week vacation. Iti'ltenitcs Stand Earlier, he reiterated in a letter his contention that the four Ministers had violated the principle of collective responsibility In voting against the sale of $3,000,000 wortli of Israel-made arms to West Germany. Leflst members of the Cabinet retorted to his letter that they had not violated the collective responsibility principle. They repeated their contention that the
West German arms pad was not one of the issues involved in the coalition agreement three years ago. Nciv Movement Meanwhile, a new political movement: announced it favored a federation of Israel and Jordan. The new movement, to be known as "Tlie New Regime" is composed of disappointed members of the pro-Government Mapai Party and tlie opposition Herut Party. It is headed by S. M. Tamil', leader ol the Herut and includes Eliezer Livneli, formerly a leading figure in tlie Mapai. The new group has not decided whether to take part in the forthcoming national election, but if j t will, its list of candidates will be headed by Mr. Tamir who gained prominence during the Kastner trial as the lawyer of the defendant.
Sunday for Chief Rabbi Isaac Halevi Herzog, who died Saturday. Burial wns Sanhedria Cemetery. Rabbi Herzog, who was 72, had served Israel and world Jewry as a spiritual leader for nearly a quarter of a century. Fluffs tit H;ilf Mast All Government buildings and institutions, and offices of foreign missions, tlie United Nations and embassies aiid consulates placed their flags at half-mast for a week of mourning. Tributes to the late Chief Rabbi poured in from all parts of the world. News of the Chief Rabbi's passing Saturday was withheld by tho Israel Radio at tho request of the family, partly not to violate the Sabbath and partly not to impair tlie joy of the day of rest for Israel's Jewry. However, the news readied Jerusalem synagogues before the Mussaf prayers. Soon Jerusalem leaders from all walks of life—secular, religious and ultraorthodox—began the trek to the Chief Rabbi's home to file past the tallis-clnd body while rabbis and seminary students maintained the doath vigil. Abilities Noted Early Born in Lomza, Poland. Rabbi Herzog demonstrated his intellectual gifts when at the age of nine ho began mastering entire tractates of the Talmud. The young scholar later entered London University and earned one degree after another. Later, in
Israel—Delegates from 11 Arab States are expected to discuss proposals for creating an Arab Common Market al a meeting in Lebanon. The main object of such a move is soon here as being a means of combating Arab industrial capacity in an attempt to outclass Israel goods in quality.and price. Tlie countries to bo represented at the conference will be the United Arab Republic, Lebanon, Jot>dan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the Yamen, Kuwait, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia and Morocco. Iraq, Jordan and Tunisia which liuve consistently refused invitations to Arab meetings in tho past, have this time agreed to sit Sit the same conference table with the UAR. A spokesman for the Boycott of Israel Central Office (a recent Arab creation) said that the conference would study "new and practical measures aimed at block- . ing Israel Economic infiltration into some Asian and African coun- , tries." Observers In Beirut, how- / ever pointed out that the difficulty of realizing an Arab Common Market would be immense, since tho difference between the economia systems of the various Arab states are far greater than among Western European countries. At present 243 American, European, Asian and African concerns and 187 merchant vessels are oit the Arab blacklist.
Nasser Threatens go Israel Silverman Takes Record Attendance Is Exterminate London (WNS)—President. Nasof the United Arab Republic, Expected for ionsky ser Position in East' Arab Common Market boasting in a speech at Alexan- Israel iourns Death Tlie resignation of Saul Silverdria, Egypt, that Israel had not •maii. Activities Director of the Of Rabbi Herzog Aimed Against Israel Jewish Community Center, was (" A record number of reservations won a single victory in the Sinai campaign of 1950, assured a cheei Jerusalem—Thousands lined the Trade in Africa announced this week by Robert for the annual dinner dance and H. Koopor, Jewish Federation installation of Henry Monsky ing mob dial "this time we will route of tho funeral procession 1
president, and Lou Canar, Center Lodge of B'nai B'rith was reported Chairman. today by Millard Margolin, chairMr. Silverrnun who h.'ia been man of the August 8 function, to With tlie Omaha Center since Jan- be held at the Blaekstone Hotel. G'onimiinllj-Wido Interest Uury 19."iC, hu.s accepted a position as Center Director in Holyokc, "Widespread community interMuss. Mr. Silvcrmaii plans to leave est is indicated in the evening's Omaha Septeinbor first, following combined features—the installathe closing of Camp Jay-C-C, of tion of Lou Jess as president and which lie is director. the presentation of a special award to Dr. Abe Greenberg," Margolin I'ralso Sllvcrinnii "We regrot very much losing said. Tickets at four dollars each, Mr. Sllvermnn," Messrs. Kooper are available from all members of and Canar declared, "and wo ex- the lodge's executive committee. lend to him our community's best . This year will be of special sigWishes for success in his new posi- nificance, as it marks the first time in 20 years that Omaha will tion." In comment ing on Mr. Silver- he host to a district G B'nai B'rith man's work at (he Center, Paul convention, Jess pointed out. Revival of Interest Verel, Federation Director, praised "Many past presidents, former the fine contribution he has made 1o the Jewish community and the officers and trustees and members general community. who have been relatively inactivo "To tfie Center and to I IK; Jew- have told me they plan to revive ish community, he brought com- their interest In B'nai B'rith this petence nnd devotion. Under his year," Sidney Tnren, who will take direction, the Center program has office as second vice-president, been broadened and intensified, said. An outstanding band will proBoth Day Camp and Camp Jay-CC have made considerable prog- vide music for the function, slated ress. Tlie Young Adult Program to begin at 7:45 p. in. has been firmly established, and Dr. Greenberg, who has served many now programs have been in- as district president, member of itiated under his guidance," Mr. the Supreme Lodge Board of GovVeret slated. ernors and national chairman of the Henry Monsky Foundation, reServed Community cently returned from the triennial Mr, Veret also stressed his con- convention of B'nai B'rith In Israel, tribution to the community at (/lilcngonii I.amis Dr. (imjnberg large, through his services as presMorris Alexander of Chicago, Inident of the Nebraska Camping Association, as president of the ternational chairman of the B'nat Omaha Adult Education Council, B'rith Israel Committee, and chairand his participation in the, Com- man of the Midwest region for Ismunity Welfare Council's Recrea- rael Bonds, said "I can think of no person more deserving than Dr. tion und Group Work Division. Abe Greenberg of this signal honA successor to Mr. Silvorman or. His work for B'nai B'rith, for Xvi) 1 he selected soon from candidates now being interviewed for Israel, for nil Jewish and non-sectarian activities, and In general the position. for mankind arc known throughout, tlie nation." The entire Omaha Jewish community, and all B'nai B'riths from the region are invited to attend and to "bring their ladies," according to incoming third viceThe Jewish Community Center president, Dr. Ben Kiiller. scored 1101/5 points to win the ninth annual National Jewish Welfare Board postal swimming meet. Twenty-two persons took part in the competition held in April.' There were 39 Jewish communNew York, (JTA) — Eight comity centers and Young Men and munal bodies In Copenhagen have Young Women Hebrew Associa- established a Danish section of tions which participated this year. the World Jewish Congress. DanThe Omaha Center placed fifth In ish Jewry number 6,500, almost all 1058. . of them residing in Copenhagen. Joseph Micek, Center Aquatic The community has an official Director, Is a member of the Na- status under a governmental decree dating back to 1814. tional swimming committed.
ish Section
exterminate Israel" if war comes again. Calling Israel a product of "treachery and imperialism," Nasser vowed to keep the Suez Canal closed to Israel shipping. Ills outbreak of belligerency centered around an assertion by former Israel Army Chief of Staff Mosiie Dayan that Israel pursue a policy of "hostility for hostility" against the United Arab Republic's blockade of the Suez Canal.' President Nasser interpreted tho remark as a threat to lnvada the Sinai.
FiSrtB oil Israel Wins The youth film prize for long documentaries was awarded to the German Film on Israel "Paradjes und Feuerofen" (Paradise und Fire Oven) at the Ninth International Film Festival in Berlin. The film was also awarded the annual prize of the International Roman Catholic Film Bureau. The Bureau said this film was chosen "without the Bureau wanting to take sides In current political differences, because the jury wanted to acknowledge this work which shows, more than others, human values and spiritual progress." "The depicting of Israel becoming a state, with people from many nationalities g r o w i n g together "was convincingly presented."
(Continued on Pago 2.) Washington (JTA)—Modern Hebrew will be one of the Middle Eastern languages to be taught at a Government-sponsored program at Harvard University being sot up under the National Defense. Education Act. The Harvard center will not only provide instruction in modern Hebrew but also in the cultural and economic aspects of present-day Israel. Fellowships will he awarded to graduate students-for advanced work in the Middle Eastern and other languages to be taught at the Harvard center.
Chagall fro Design Haddssah Windows Jerusalem—Marc Chagall, the noted painter, is to design stainedglass windows for the synagogue in tho new Hadassah hospital being built at Eln Karem, on the outskirts of jjerusalcm.
An evening devoted to colorful entertainment: and the presentation of special awards will bring down the curtain Saturday on the first two-week period at Camp Jay-C-C. Counselors and couruselors-intraining have planned a dance and song show revolving around the "showboat" theme. They will offer a chorus line and musical numbers by a quartet and soloists. A highlight of the occasion will be the presentation of awards to campers for s p e c i a l skills acquired at camp. Tlie awards" are part of an annual custom, always a n x i o u s l y anticipated by the youngsterj. Many of the 1959 campers will
remain at Camp Jay-C-C for Jha second period but those who enrolled for the first two weelcs only will leave Sunday morning and will arrive at the Jewish Community Center at 9:15 u. m. Campers registered for the seoond two weeks are required to ba at the Center, Sunday at 9 a. m. with their luggage. The lugi;ai',a will be transported to camp 'immediately. No arrangement!! will be made for any "pick-ups" on Saturday evening. The camp program for the second period will include all the activities which have been in effect., * lorman Batt, Camp Chairman, reported. He said interests will continue to be developed according to the needs of the.campers.