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Nasser Threatens Israel With 'Day of Reckoning' ISeershebn, (JTA) —General Zvi Tsur, Israel Chief of Staff warned al n public meetinj; hero that the United Arab Hepuhlic was spending enormous sums to build its military machine for a total war on Israel. 'He added that while UAH leaders were running Into difficul-
Bishop: Churches Often 'Boot of Bias' New York (JTA) — Rishop Jiuiies A. Pike charued that the seeds of racial mid religious hatred are often planted by the churches themselves by "what they teach, what they fail to teach, and what they are." WritIns in the new issue of Look mafra/.ine, Bishop Pike, the Episcopal Bishop of California, declared that many people le.sponKible for acts of hate are Church members. "Die sad and shocking truth in that the roots of bias often reach back to the pulpit and the Sunday School class," the bishop rioted. He cited numerous examples from religious textbooks currently under study In which anti-Semitic, anti-Catholic, mul anti-Protestant feelings can be aroused by exaggerated or misleading Interpretations of the Bible and of history. Bishop Pike ciled some distorted accounts of the role of the Jews in the crucifixion of Christ.
Eichmanh Trial Opens April 11 Jerusalem (JTA)—The new trial date for Nazi Adoll Kichmann has been moved from March U to April 11 by Justice Binyamin Halevl. president of Uie Jerusalem District Court. The Gestapo Colonel will be tried by Supreme Court Justice Moshe Landau, presiding; Judge Halevi and Judge Yitzhak Havel of the Tel Aviv District court. All three are German-born and immigrated to Palestine during the period of the German mandate. tA television film on Eichmann. "On the Henchman's Trail," will be shown on tho nation-wide German Television network March 13, the Cologne Broadcasting station announced. The film will attempt, to present a "profile" of the Gestapo colonel through documents and interviews with surviving eye-witnesses. A book entitled "There Were Many Eichmann.s" WHS published in Munich). STUDY HEBREW I'UONIJNCIATION Israel—A committee for the (study of correct Hebrew pronunciation has been set up in the Hebrew Language academy.
ties in that effort, there was not the s!U:htc:;t d o u b t tliat they were running Into difficulties in that effort, there was not the slightest doubt that they were making progress toward their Four top level roles in tin? goal. He added that, while Israel Women's Division of the Philanwas still "one step ahead," it thropies were filled this weelc w o u l d have to work hard to with the appointment of cochairmen by Mrs. Alexander 1). maintain that tu!vantage. In Damascus President Nasser Frank, who will lead the womof the United Arab Republic said: en's campaign activities. "The day of reckoning is drawI.ring Kerordn *>f Service ing near and the United Arab The four who have had long Republic will drive the first nail records of devoted service to the into Israel's coffin and destroy Philanthropies and to the comthe Zionists before they succeed munity nre Mrs. Henry Appcl, in conquering the Arabs." Mrs. Joseph Guss. Mrs, Lazar The Israel Air Force now po- Kaplan and Mrs. Philip D. ssesses supersonic planes. The Schwartz. Air Force had started the proMm. Appel cess of phasing in tiie new high Mrs. Appel has participated in speed jejs while pulling the lost the campaigns for seven years of its propeller planes out of and has served as a captain and service. in other capacities. She is a past
Four Will Serve Women's Division
president of Beth Israel Sisterhood, banquet chairman of the synagogue's annual citation dinner the last four years and currently, is .serving on the Youth Commission of the synagogue board, Mrs. Appel is also a member of the Hadassah Board Mm. (>uss Active In Philanthropies for many years, is Mrs. Guss who lias served on the board of the Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs, She is a past president of the Heth El Sisterhood and a former vice-president of B'nai B'ritb's Henry Monsky Chapter. Sho is now president of the Weizmann Group of Hadassah and president-elect of the Western Hills P-TA.
Mrs. Henry Appel
Airs. Lnzur Kiiphin
Mrs. Kaplan said her appointment, will not be her first time (Continued on Page 3.)
The Omaha Jewish Community is on the ovc of great developments! These can be summed up in one sentence: New Vistas for our Community. New Vistas for our Children—that wonderful new camp site, and what it will mean for our children and generations to come. New Vistas for OUT Kldcrly—the new additions and programs at the Dr. Philip Slier Home for the Aged. New Vistas for all of us—a look into possible relocation of the Jewish Community Center, the House of our Jewish Community. This is the theme for oiir Federation Annual Meeting, which will he held Sunday evening, March 12 at 8 p. m. at the Jewish Community Center. This will be the most signifcant meeting in the history of our community. On behalf of the Federation Board, I urge every member of the community to attend this very important Annual Meeting. Harry Trustin, President Omaha Jewish Federation
Mrs. Joseph Guss
Stamp Glub Elects Officers Some .'JO Jews who were arParis UTA)—Moroccan Jews will hold special services in syna- rested two weeks ago have been gogues for the late King Mo- released by Casablanca police. hammed V In commemoration of nan learned, however, that his liberal attitude which dates a It uinnlier of Jews charged with back to 19-12 when he refused to attack on the Kccurity of tlw countersign anti-Jewish decrees an State and who allegedly particiby tile pro-Nazi Vichy regime. Immigration During tlic Nazi year*, ttm pated in clandestine mid distribution of Moroccan ruler fought with de- activities leaflet* to Jews were KIIII In termination Marshall IVtulii's de- prison. rision to Introduce yellow star* for Jcw.i In the North African protectorate. Jews nl/sn remom- MICROFILMS OP ANCIENT hi'r that, upon the creation of thn MANUSCKH'TS, SEMINARY New York, (JTA)—The Jewish State of Israel, the Moroccan rtiler hud refused to take part Theological Seminary has availIn the Arab anti-Israel campaign. able on microfilm, a collection of Only a few days before his re- Hebrew manuscripts representcent death the king lifted the? ing about 30 percent of all known emigration ban for Moroccan important works. Jews nnd it is feared this nction The collection In the making may be brought into question since 1053 includes more than again. 751 microfilm reels.
Ronald Malashock, son of Mr, and Mrs. Irving Malashock was elected president of the Jewish Community Center's new Junior Stamp Club. Others who will hold office are Marie Shoenbaum, vice-president and Michael Sherman", "secretarytreasurer. Their parents are the Messrs. and Mmes. Donald Shoebaum and Irvin Sherman. Robert. Clark, president of the Omaha Philatelic Society, will act as permanent advisor to the group, MembeiTi will be notified by post cards of the dale of the monthly meetings. ARABS ENROLLED AT HEBREW UNIVERSITY Seventy-seven Arab and Dmzo students are enrolled nt the Hebrew University in Israel. '
Mrs. L.»zar Kaplan
Mrs. Philip D. Schwartz