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j;iven much of his t i in <• to community mti J« sts will lu.id the Men's Division of tin Jewish l'hiliinllnopi(."< Cimpaifn His .ippoinlment was annonnod by Samuel S StcinlxTf, Clcnoi.ii
Ills enmpetriit leadership, tin' .•Men's Division will perform all outstanding Job," Mr. Steinberg, said. "Mr. NOKB understands llm ichpunslbllitlrs Involved In tills division, nn Important Hrctlon of tlir riiilnnthropli'H." Shortly after taking over the chairmanship, Mr. Not;;; moved nuielcly to map a strategy of the j car's general .solicitation at a meeting with top campaign Icad1 rship, "I appreciate the confidence In mi- mill hope we <iin effect a spi'rdy and (successful drive," lie Mr. Nogg, a 'prominent figure in community, anil civic undertakings, .stressed his plan to involve new leadership in his division, and his interest in meetIni; local needs and filling those of national and overseas. Fie is particularly interested in the !!<•«" camp siU; and other local projects. 1ft1 has served as a major and In other post.'* for the Uniled Community Service (hives uinj has been active in the Chamber of Commerce and traffic circles. Mr. NO;,'K sniil Ibe recruitment of captains and worker** In alrenil.v off to a (;ood start, Solomon Hrownslcin, Jewish Federation Family Service Director, will-serve as secretary of the Men's Division.
Women Arranging Workers1 Meeting April 4, at Center Passover Dessert Served <sff 12:30 A Passover dcsncrl. lunchenti for volunteer workers' in the Women's Division of the Jewish Philanthropies will mark the first lap of their 19G1 activities. The event will be held Tuesday, April 4 at the Jewish 'Community Center at 12:.'!0 p.m. Proud of Wnrlterx The conscientious response of workers, unheralded volunteers, Said^Mrs. Alexander D. Kranl<, Women's Division Chaiiman, is somcthinc the coninnmity should regard with Kieat pnd", She
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Omaha Jewrv is on the eve of ils most important annual undertaking, the Jewish Philanthropies Campaign, Samuel S. Steinberg, General Campaign Chairman, .stressed this week. "Involved in this campaign are a large number of agencies and institutions, beginning with our own city of Omaha, and circling the entile world. Programs to preserve Jewish life; activities to help the sick and needy; the defense of Jewish rights in the United States and elsewhere; the world-wide program of saving Jews, find bringing Jewish refugees to safe countries; and the rehabilitation of some ,'!()0,000 Jewish immigrants in Israel— nil these causes make up our annual appeal to the Jewish community of Omaha," Mr. Steinberg explained. Oinaba Need* Important Stressing I he needs of the Omaha Jewish community, Mr. Steinberg pointed out that all religious schools here receive substantial support from the campaign; the Home for Aged is enabled to care for needy old folks; camp scholarships are given to children in need; the community center and.the Federation family . service programs are assisted. These activities provide Omaha with a complete network of Jewish services. Arthur Culm to Assist Mr~Steinberg also announced that he has enlisted the voliin-
pointed out that every IVDITI in is inherently aware of the significance'of her service and has only one j;oal in mind—a prcssinc desire to do her part. A letter from Mrs. Frank and tier cochairmen, the Mmes. Henry Appcl, Joseph Guss and Lazar Kaplan has been received by every member of the women's corps, with the details about the April 4 affair. Behind the scenes a crew Of talented and capable women are planning the decorations and Passover refreshments for the afternoon. Mrs. Daniel Katzman said the national United Jewish (Continued on Page 7.) Arthur A. Culm
Mr».,Morris Brick, Sir*. Daniel Kntinmn. Mr», Harry IVren•teln—April 4 Passover dessert luncheon ior Women Worker*.
teer services of Arthur A. Colin as Assistant to the General Campaign Chairman. "In our campaigns we have a tremendous coverage, trying to reach every Jew in the community in supporting the Philanthropies Drive," he said. "I have asked Arthur A. Colin, a seasoned campaign worker and an experienced community leader, to assist in this campaign and h e , has ngreed to accept this responsibility. Ills past performance In every phase of Federation, community-wide, and campaign activities, will be of much help to us in this campaign." Plans for the various functions and activities of the Initial Gifts and General Men's Divisions arc being: completed this week, Steinberg; announced.
Two men whose achievements and records of organization in communal affairs are wellknown in the community, will jointly lead the Initial Gifts committee of the Jewish Philanthropies Campaign rhe> aie Iicniy M Gicenlxig
of a Jewish Federation's subcommittee of the budget department post he has served for several years. lie has worked for the Uniled Community Services and was a former board member of the Family and C'hildien's Service of Omaha, on boaid of Hifjh-
Hi in > M and Robert M. Feinberg, who in accepting the co-leadership of this key campaign unit, indicated they, were happy to be part, uf the 1961 Philanthropies. Known for Capability Both men will bring a vigorous set of talents and experience to their jobs, as well as personal dedication and inspiration, Samuel S. Steinberg, Philanthropies General Chairman, staled. "We believe that we are very fortunate in marshaling such capable executive leadership," he declared. "With such men at the helm of the initial gifts committee, we are assured of continued "lop calibre" pilots, who will proceed immediately lo organize their roles." Holds Federation Office. Henry M. Greenberg, president of Philips Department Store, comes to the campaign with many qualifications in understanding and appreciation of communal interests. He is chairman
land Count i > Club and h.is pi eminently devoted his energies to the activities of many other important civic groups. .' He was elected a vice-presidenl; of (he Associated Retailers of Omaha this week. Active In Itomk Mr. Feinberg, president of Pepsi-Cola Co. of Omaha, served as MGO Special Sale chaiiman of the 11-state Midwest Ilegion of the Israel Bond Organization and a member of its board of directors; heads the Omaha Zionist Council, is Multiple Sclerosis Society honorary chairman, Beth 1-J1 board member, a member of the Omaha Traffic Safety Committee, B'nai B'rith, National Conference of Christian and Jews, and Rotary Club. lie has participated in United Community Services drives and in various other organization. Mr. Feinberg who has toured Israel, is a lifetime member of the Zionist Council of America.
Tomorrow's'Stage Nite' to Be 25th for Youth Council As the professionals put it— "the fihow must go on"—and for the Jewish Youth Council of Omaha, the same traditional fervor for its annual show has never wavered for a quarter of a century.
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Saturday evening at 8 p. m the curtain will rise in the Technical'High School auditorium on the 19G1 version of Stage Ntie, the 25th annual production of the Youth Council Clubs. This Is the night when the Stage-Niters, all high schoolers, display their dramatic and musical talents In a sparkling variety show. It may bo that many of their parents can recall the ex(Continued on P«B« 4.)
Arnold Fr.llman, Kit n n j Itloch, chairmen nml Youth Director, Eileen Welts, confer a s last mlniito ldoa» for Stag* Nit*.
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