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Camp Jay-C'-f'.', sponsored by the Omaha Jewish Federation will open Jur»! 2lj on a new slle, at Camp .Sheldon, (the YMCA camp B.t C'olimilius, Nebr.t, in one., of the finest campln;: i-roas in the Blnte, 11 WHS'announced by Norman Bait, Camp Jay-C-C chair* man, Camp Jny-C-C Jias beeri certified by (he .American Camping Association, and has been cik'd as one. of (he. finest camps in the country in program and activities, Jlr. Jt.ilt said. New Swimming J'uol Ideally situated, In addition to the traditional activities such as swimming, liikin/;, fishing, archery, horseback riding, camp craft, exploring, the camp offers canoelnf; under expert supervision, A new swimming pool will be built for liso this uiimmer. C'overod Wagon Camping Special accommodations for pioneer camping in covered wagons will be available for the children 'in Addition to the camp's modern and comfortable cabins. Special programs has been planned for every ane group. An inspiring program .of activities of Jewish content will include Sfihbulli services, art-craft, music atKl dance as well as provision for Hebrew instruction for those who desire it. ,. Camp - Commit too'. "Mr. Batt also announced the following Camp Jay-C-C coniinit-
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tee members; Hurl Robinson, personnel; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Duiteh, training; .Mr. und Mrs. Stuart Gottlieb, budget and legal; Mrs Lou Jess with Pr. A. C, Felhnan as adviser, medical; Minos, Floyd Perimeter and Bertha Formim, menus and Mr. and Mrs. Lou Jess, food purchasing. Other Members of the committee are Judge and Mn. Donald Brodkey, Mcssra. and Mines, Norman Cain,,, ]5arney Ilobermati, Kdward 1). Urodkey and Camp Director Boris Steiman. Exofficio members are Hurry Trustin, president, and Paul Veret, executive director of the Jewish federation.
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An encouraging', response to the appeal for woi'liers was Teporled by Barton Greenhorn, Men's -Division chairman ql the Plillanthropies campaign. "Our objective Is to recruit a minimum of 120 campaign ivorli<TK for the Men's Division," *JroeniM;r£ Mild, "in order to rovvr tlio number of prospects IJI our Unit,. "I am gratified witii the response to date, but we urgently need more workers. I believe that our task will be -marie easier for all of us if we can recruit promptly the necessary man-power." Volunteers are requested to contact Mr. Grecnbcru at Webster 416G,. or-the Men's Division SccrCr tary, Solomon Brownstein, nt the Community Center Jirkson 3
United Jewish Appeal American-Israel Cultural Foundation Hadassaii Youth Aliyah Hebrew University in Israel Israel Instituto of Technology National Committee for Labor Israel National Council of Jewish Women Pioneer Women's Organization • United Ilia.* Service ' ' Ycshivot in Israel
Defense Agencies American Jewish Committee American Jewish Congress Anti-Defamation League, B'nal B'rlth Jewish Labor Commlttea Jewish War Veteran* Nati Community Relation* Council
Israel
Warm UVlcoino Awaits Aronowlrn The women of Omaha are looking forward to welcoming Captain Aronowicz when lie appears as "guest.of honor and speaker at tiie. city-wide dessert luncheon of the Women's Division of the Jewish Philanthropies, Mis. Sam L. Katzman, Women's General- Chairman, staled. .The event will be held Monday, May 2 at 12:,'iO p. m. at Beth Israel Synafjoijuo. "The coi'imgo and fearlessness of lids unusual niun'u dmmiifie Htory which inspired tho 'writing; of tho world's 'host seller' Kxodus", Mrs. Kntzmun dfflclareil, "will always warm the hearts of people who will fight, its Ion); as it Is necessary, for the rescue- of our people. All'of us Hhould walk a little, strulglitor and little prouder because of tho.io on the ICxodus". It is said that the Exodus inclCnpt. Inane Aronotvicz, wlioso uaga of; "rescue" .jvlll nl\vai» ln(Continucd on Pane 2) Bpiro future (jendmtlons.
The following a/jenc/ies and institutions ara included in tho Jewish Philanthropies CampaiBii, and receive support from the drive proceeds. Tliey are listed here'to .Indicate the wide scope of the many and varied programs which benefit from the United Jewish Community "Campaign, the Jewish Philanthropies. These are in Omaha, In the United States, overseas .arid in Israel, and represent a total of about 125 agencies. • . _ The campaign j*oal established for the 19C0 drive i* $550,000, as against some 5-181,000 raised in 1559, Milton K. Abrahams, General Campaign Chairman, stated.
Overseas and Israel
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Sixteen hours of agony and battering on t h e "Exodus 1MT' in a vain try through the British blockade to-land 4,500 Jewish passengers on Palestine soil, was the' heartbreaking experience of i t s youthful and valiant skipper, Isaac Aronowicz. Just 17 miles from its Haifa destination; the r e f u g e e s ' prayer and dream of a haven, turned into a nightmare as the lone Exodus was rammed in a "before dawn" attack by a cruiser. The attackers succeeded in boarding the ship and in spite of resistance, returned its cargo of refugees to the I). P. camps of Germany, which fluty had once left.
The Camp will have two camp periods: June 2l!-July 5 and July .'i-July 15. Campers may register for ono or both sessions by cnntacting the Camping office at the Jewish Community Center, JA 13f!t>. •. Fees for Omaha residents are $7;>.OO for a single period or $140.00 for.both sessions and for noil-residents, $85.00 for a single period or $160.00 for both sessions.
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The campaign goal of $5:50,000 represents the very minimum which must be attained to discharge-Omaha Jewry's obligations to local, national, overseas and Israel needs. Our Jewish communty wpujd become a philanthropic "Jungle," if agencies listed below would embark upon separate and individual campaigns, Mr. Abrahams stressed. Through our united Philanthropies campaign, with the help of every member of the community, both through contributions of funds and help in the various campaign divisions; and with increased contributions at every level, the campaign goal of $550,000 can be reached.
Hospitals American Medical Center, Denver BcHefnlre Children's Home, Cleveland City of Hope, Los Angeles
Leo N. Levi Memorial Hospital, Hot Springs Nationnl Jewish Hospital, Denver Nat'l Mental Health Center, Denver
National Services American Asso. for Jewish Education Council of* Jewish Federations and Funds National Jewish Welfare Board Synagogue Council of America
Religious Seminaries Combined Campaign for Reform Judaism Hebrew Theological College, Chicago Jewish Theological Seminary, New York Ycshlvah University, New York Minor Religious Institutions in U. S.
Cultural American Zionist Fund B'nal B'rith Hillel Foundations H'nai B'rith Youth Organization (AZA, BUG) B'nal B'rith Vocational Service Di-opslo College ilistaJrut Ivrit Jewish Brailis Institute Jewish Qiautaunua Society
Omaha Agencies Beth El Synagogue Itellgioug Schools Beth Israel Synagogue Religious School* Temple Israel Religious Schools Camp Jay-C-C Scholarships Pr. Philip Slier Home for Aged Family Welfare and Medical Aid Jewish Education Bureau and Library Jewish Community Center . The'Mikvah Religious Transients Capital Repairs on Federation Building*