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Published every Friday, 101 N. 20l.li. it<i\,i\ Omalia, Nebraska. Phono JA 18liU CJMAMA.
Omahans to See PREMIERE op-MEW FILM MISBAELW NATIONAL ISRAEL BOND CONFERENCE
lA'on CJria Edward C Robinson Tlir world |ir<-iuicrc of llio new cloriimmlary lilm entitled "Iirunf," tvriilen and produced by Lfon VtU. nutiior of "Kxodm," and slurring Edwanl C Roliimon, will lie held at llir Nulitmal Econoniir Coiifcrenre for Israel lioiid* in.r'.hiruKo on Saturday rvening, September 19• (irraiiT Omaha will have one Israel, Israel's laruesl banking inof the lijn;est delegations at the stiHilion. National Kconomic Conference for A special feature of the conferIsrael being held this week end at ence will be the world premiere of the Hotel Sherman in Chicago ii new documentary film on Israel under the auspices of the State of Israel Bond Organization. Heading the local delegation will l>e Robert M. Feinberg, Greater O m a h a Committee Chairman; Mrs. .1. Hurry Kulakofsky, Iowa, Close on the heels of the ChiNebraska, and South Dakota chaircago conference will be the man; Morton Richards, Builders kickoff for the 1939 campaign of Israel chairman; Mr. and Mrs. for state of Israel Bonds in Ben Gershiin. co-chairinon, CounGreater Omahu, i n c l u d i n g cil Bluffs committee; Sam KtitzCouncil Bluffs, at an organizaman, 19.">8 Greater Omaha Comtional meeting of the Women's mittee Chairman; Paul Veret, FedDivision, Tuesday, September eration Kxecutive Director and 22 at 1 p.m. at the home of Us Gerald. Schwartz, Israel Uoi'icis chairman, Mrs. Aaron Rips, 522 area manager. South 381b Avenue. Mrs. Itlps will outline* plans Israel's finance Minister Levi for an October 11 dessert Kshkol and Foreign Minister CJolluncheon at the Blackstone da Melr will discuss her bconoinio Hotel. . needs. Special sessions for MidPresidents and Israel Bonds west delegates, including. I o w n chairmen of every women's state chairman Abe D, dayman of group In Omaha and the Bluffs Des Moines, la., will Jie held. Mrs. who will he guests, will hear a Kulakofsky and Morris Alexander first hand report on last weekof Chicago, chairman of the Jlidend's historic Conference for west Board of Governors, will preIsrael from the local delegaside. tion. 'I'mr Chicago conference will-inAnother highlight of Tuesaugurate the fall campaign to sell day's meeting will be the mid$75,000,000 in Israel Bonds. It west premiere of a new, 12will nlso mark the,attainment of a new-peak of S-100,000,000 in'lhe niinute film on Israel's first total receipts from Israel Bonds 11 -years. Paul Veret, Jewish since the first Israel Bond issue j Federation Director, will inwas floated in the United States I troduce the film and report on in-.May, 10r>l. - I the latest developments in the In addition to the top Israeli j Middle Kast. Cabinet Ministers, principal speak- I ers will include Itubfol Abba Hil-| and produced by.Loon Uris, author lei Silver, of Cleveland, chairman | of "Exodus.'" of the Board of Governors of l h e | "" The film has Kdward G. Robin Israel Bonds and Dr. Y. Foei-dor, son as its star and will be intro chairman of the Hank Lcunii Le- duced by Air. Uris.
Kickoff Tues. Noon At flips' Residence
-Mrs. fleir Voices Hope inSuez Issue Sl. Louis fJTA)— Mrs. (Jolda Mcir, Israel's Foreign Minister, in addressing the Huclnssnh Convention here, said .she is "confident that the United Nations Assembly will do all in its power to KCC that Israel enjoys equal rights and privileges in shipping and trade through Suez Canal. She said "Ihe canal should be free and open for for all—and we think we arc part •of that all." The Israeli Foreign Minister nlso expressed the hope that "friendly European governments" will permit all Jews who wish to be reunited with their families to emigrate to Israel. Israel, she declared, is making preparations to receive an immigration of "large numbers," adding that, while IBrael needs large immigration, "'lnrge. numbers of Jews need IB; r n e l . "
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Mew Oen!er Program Director Assumes Duties This Week Boris Steiman arrived in Onmha this wt'olc from Seattle, Wash, to tuke charge of the Center Program Department of the Jewish Federation. His appointment was announced last month Iiy Robert H. Kooper, Jewish Federation President and Pnul Veret, Federation Director. As program director, Mr. Steiniun will be In charge of group work, education, physical, social activities sponsored hy the Center in the community for children, youth, adults and senior citizens. He will also serve as director of Camp Jay-C-C. "The Omaha progi-ani appears to be extremely Interesting with the many fine facilities available at the Center," commented the new director, "and I am looking forward lo starting the fall season and .meeting the community." Mr. Steiman will meet, soon with the Center Committee, whose chuirmun'is I-ou Canar, toiriup the program for the l!)!59-G0 season. Mr. Steiman was accompanied to Omaha by his wife and their two children. Their son, Sandy and daughter, Elaine have enrolled al Central High School. Mr. Steimau previously served as Program D i r e c t o r of the Seattle Jewish Community Center and prior to that in the same capacity in Vancouver.
Urge Soviets Invite Jewish Study lission New York (WNS)—The -Soviet Union was urged here to officially invite a representative committee of U.S. Jewish leaders to visit Russia for a study of Jewish life in the Soviet Union by American Jewish Congress president Dr. Joachim Prinz. Expressing hope that the idea of such u study might be agreed upon, Dr. Priiu said the mission would have the following objectives: to ascertain the facts concerning facilities for religious and cultural activities among Russia's Jews essential lo their survival us a national minority, to inaugurate friendly and on-going relations with Soviet Jewish personalities and to recommend ways and means for enhancing Jewish religious and cultural life in the Soviet. Union consistent with the Soviet constitution and the prevailing practices in Soviet, society. Reporting on his recent visit to West Germany, where'he was received by high dignitaries, Dr. Prinz said that anti-Semitism was not now a political force- in that country, but that us "u latent, dormant force, it must be watched,'
e iiogra To Be Released New York (AJP)—World Publishing Company plans to release on.September 21 nn American edition of the biography of the famous founder and organteer of tho Huganah, Orde Wingate, who was killed In Burma in 1944 in a plane crash. Christopher S y k e et who wrote the book, recounts 'Wingate's exploits In Palestine., Burma and Ethiopia. Because of the historic role he played in the new Israel, Wingate la a household name in theYlshuv. ... ••
Washington, MTAi — Praising he people of Israel lor having "created a dynamic ..ociely." President Kisenhower today pledged the United Stales Government "to strengthen the'already close ties of friendship and mutual undcrstandng" ''clwi-en the U.S.A. and Israel. Mr. Eisenhower's pledge was Voiced to A v r a h a in Ilarman, Israel's new Ambassador here, when he presented his formal lettors of credence to the President in a ceremony at the White House. Israel Seeks I'eace Mr. Harmnn, who during a pervious tour of duty in this country was Israel Consul General in New York, told the president, "To us, tin United States stands as a mighty nation whose policies are based on the sanctity of human life, and are directed to the Biblical vision of peace. The young St. te of Israel seeks to guide its development in accordance with this vision which has inherited from the ancient prophets. V. >S. I'lt'iised to Assist Replying to Mr. Harman's address, the President told the new Ambassador: "I am deeply grateful for the .sentiments you have expressed about my country's dedication to peace and our efforts to that end. Indeed, no nation is loo large or too small to share in the great task of securing peace in the world. In pursuing this cause, both
of our countries draw inspiration rorn a common spiritual heritage, and are guided by our belief in the dignity of man and the right of all nations to'enjoy freedom and independence. "The people of Israel, many Of whom have embarked on a new iff in new surroundings, hav» created a dynamic society, whose achievements iiVJJie social, eco> nomic and scientific fields hava .von widespread admiration. Tha United States is pleased to have assisted Israel in its economic dfl« velopments, and wishes every suo« cess in its endeavors to build & properous and stable economy. "As you undertake your duties •iere, you may be assured that tho United Stales Government will extend to you full cooperation in making your mission a successful one, and will work with you to strengthen the already close ties of friendship and mutual understanding between our two coun> tries. Mr. Ilarman is Israel's third Ambassador to Washington. EliahU It-iath served in that post two years and was followed, in 1930, by Abba Kban, who headed the Embassy here from 1950 to May, 1959.
Carolyn ECagati Will Teach Tan, Ballet, Acrobatics at Center
New York (WUP)--A survey on teenage gangs in the greater New York area has disclosed that not a single Jewish youth is involved in any of the gang warfapc activities. The reason given for this, according to the WUP reporter, was tha stability and wholesomenessVif the Jewish home and family life in [eneral.
Another new activity has been a&led to 'the Jewish Community Center's Physical Education, it was announced by Cy Seitchick, Director of Physical Education. Carolyn Kugan, a Omaha University freshman and Phys Kd major, will instruct classes in combination tap, ballet and acrobatic dancing. A complete dance curriculum is being offered which will include boys tumbling, modern dance and jazz. : Classes will be held from 4:30 p. m. to 5:15 p. m. on Thursday's for boys and girls from ages three lo eighteen. They may enroll by (.•ailing the Phys Ed department at JA 1366. . Miss Kagen has received awards at. various talent and television programs and has attended the the conservatoire of National Association on Dance and Affiliated Artists in Chicago,"to further her study of dancing techniques.
Meets Friday
iTsur Has New Post Perusnlem Yaacov Tsur, formoi Israel Ambassador to France, who will lip remembered by Onuihans who heard him speak here lust year, was named Deputy Director General of the Israel Foreign Ministry.
Single Coi>y 10 Cents Annual Rate- 4 Dolluri
Philadelphia (JTAJ—Five Orthodox Jewish merchants of Philadelphia have filed suit in the United States District Court here challenging the constitutionality of Pennsylvania's new Sunday blue laws.
Beth El School Staff to Attend Institute Four mem tiers of tho neth El School staff will attend an Institute'for Jewish Education sponsored by the Central States Region of the United Synagogues of America at Gravois Mills, Mo. during the week-end of Septe Tiber 18-20, Yale Gotsdiner, school board chairman, Bald, The Omahans making the trip are Miss Rosalie Cohen, Walter Feidnian, Mrs. Roberta. Milgram
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The Center Health and Physical Education Committee is meeting this Friday at 12:15 p. m. at the Jewish Community Center. The meeting with committee members is the first for Cy Seitchick, new Health and Physical Education Director.
Baton, Twirling Class Registrations Opened Enrollments are now in progress for the baton and twirling class to begin soon at the Jewish Community Center. Mary Jean BelUz, former state champion and teacher of this year's national junior champion, is the instructor. Parents are urged to enroll their children immediately by calling tho Center Physical Education Department JA. 1366/
o Jewish Teenagers In FJ. Y. Cang Wars
Top Allotment to Arab Father of 16 Jerusalem (JTA) - The Ministry of Lalwr announced that the largest monthly payment under the new family allowance program will go to a ,'W-year-old Nazareth Arab with two wives and 1G children, all under 14 years of age. Each of his wives has given birth to twins. Officials said that the allowances for the 16 children will equal tho father's monthly wage.
Tri-Coti9inental Aid Proves Kate's Death Tel Aviv fWNS)—A Jewish "agunah" in the United Slates who was precluded from marrying another man under Jewish law I>ecauso she had no proof her former1 spouse was dead was released from her predicament as the result of tri-continental efforts. Leah Klimowski and her husband 1 were married in Poland. During the war they fled to Russia whore Mr. Klinowski was arrested and subsequently vanished. The woman subsequently settled in the U.S. where she launched frantic efforts to trace her husband. The path led her to Chief Rabbi Abraham Katz of Petar.-h Tikvah. On receiving a request Irom tho woman he contacted a group of Japanese scientists in Israel who were later to visit the Soviet Union. One of the. Japanese scientists made an inquiry at the Soviet Ministry of the Interior in Moscow and learned that tho woman's husband died in 1949. After Rabbi Katz received the death certificate he' mailed to American rabbis who declared tha
woman free to marry. , '.'