NEBRASKA STATE Hi.-rcmxv.i SOCIETY Lincoln, HohrcLla
APR 141961
Vol. XXXIX —No. SO
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••Mi Marvin Lowenthal, noted historian, editor, foreign ^coiTerpundcnt, and an outstanding lecturer, will speak on Thursday, April 20, 8 p. in., <it Temple Israel, con/ eluding the Program of tin? Month Series. "Isrurl nnd American Jewry" Mi1. Lowenlhal's topic will hi? "Israel and American Jewry," in which he will present nu informed discussion of problems of relationships und identity between Israel and American Jewry. He will base his talk on personal experiences and observations, n.s well as a thorough study of the subject. Itrnmlcls Library Director An authority on Israel and world problems, Mr. Lowenthal is Director of the liranclcis University Library and Lecturer in its School of Humanities. As a
result of his historical tri he has a flair for deter events by the shadow they -u;,i before them. Israel.—T'*ront 1'iige "Israel is front page news now," Harry Sjrlman, Jewish Center Committee chairman, i;aid, "and the problem;; which Mr. Lowenthal will discuss are of great and immediate concern to American Jews. This promises to bo the finest presentation of the real problems involved in relationships between American Jews and Israel. "By coincidence, Thursday, Apul 20, marks the Oflicul date
...,) 01 the many achievements of Yuel Dayan—soon to speak in Omaha—are remarkable enough to be a claim to fame, for the brilliant and attractive 22-yearold Sabra whose destiny and that of her parents and grandparents, is deeply imbedded in the land of Israel, This unusual third generation Israeli, will be the guest speaker at the "over-all" meeting and dessert luncheon of the Women's
Division of the Jewish Philanthropies, Wednesday, A^ril 19 at 12i!0 p. m. at the Crossroads Audituriuiu, 72nd and D o d g e Streets. / ".Spurliini; IVrsoiiiililj " Mrs. Alexander P. F r a n k , W o m e n ' s Chairman, declared, "that a treat is in store /or those who plan to attend." "I am happy to know that such a sparking personality will be our guest," she added, in discussing the fortli-
Youth Council ©iris Named Lieutenants For F Twenty-eight high school girls representinj; their Youth Council affiliation have been appointed Lieutenants in their division of the Jewish Philanthropies Campaign, Carol Koscnbaum and Robbelt Gross, Youth Council Division Chairmen, said. They are: Sandy I'nrihivin, Siintly Sllvrrlirund, Cheryl I-'rirdnmii, Irene Salics, Nancy Horzoff, Linda Klelces, Kdl.ir; Sheila H:isUIli, ShiJley Steinberg, Louiso Dvorkln. Unll Levin, Alien I'VIIm.'in, Lindii Orurl/., Ilevrit; I'Vun<-cs Kniiim, (tail Kc.mlrr, Carol Fisher, lietty ISrody, Uarlmrii. Kniiti-n, JmiiH Siref, Joyed Render, Kolmniie: Judy V'erel, ItosfInnd Morris, Nnney Uicke«, Sunny Stcrnberg, Independents. The boys' appointments will be announced ne.xl weelt, the chairmen said. . All club divisions are organized ami. ready lor action according 1o tlie Grand Marshals, Stephen GIIWJ and Susan Speier. Guss, also Youtli Council president, stated that his division is confident that, its -51,200 goal will be attained. TUp organization Is planning its iiniiiial rally for April 30 and promises tlio presence of a famous personality to hrtidllno the program for the event, itrivo chairmen revealed. In the meantime, 1he film, "Memo to Elchmnnn" will be shown at every Youtli Council Club meeting prior to the big rally.
of Israel's li'lh Anniversary, its liar Mitzvah Year. It is very appropriate Hint our attention be focused on Israel on that day; and Marvin Lowenthal, our speaker, is <m excellent choice for this program," Sidman concluded. Millurd ltiwcnberg to Preside Millard Rosenberg, pminin<nt community lejdei, and chairman of the Anil-Defamation Advisoiy Council, will pitr '• ' ide at the 1< c/ ' % flll( " <• i! The program is sponsored by I lie Center in cooperation w i t h the f o l l o w i n g community organisations: Vi Ih El sy n a go gue, Belli Israel synagogue, B'nal Rosenberg li'nth's H e n r y Monsky IJOUKU and Chapter, Cornhusker Ixdge and Chapter; Omaha Chapter of Hadassah, Temple Israel nnd the Young Adult Council. Admission to the program is free, and everyone Is urged to attend.
A beautiful new camp with 'magnificent facilities, and adjacent to the site recently purchased by' the Federatiorvfor its future camping, will serve Camp Ja-C-C campers this Reason, Norman Batt, Camp Chairman, announced this week. Camp JayC-C will be located on the Lincoln YMCA's camp Just west of Louisville, Neb., and Just 35 miles from downtown Omaha., Modem Facilities Mr. Batt staled that his Committee wns extremely pleased to obtain the use of the Lincoln camp, which coupled witli the Federation's own land, has over 400 acres for the summer campers' activities and outdoor programs. Special attractions of. the "Y" camp include e, new modern swimming pool with a diving area, a large bath Jioasc, a modem main lodge with adequate iiew kitchen.ond dining facilities
plus small streams for canoeing. Additional special features of the site includes nine new cabins, with cement floors situated in shady groves around picturesque hillsides. An nil-college cabin counseling staff will supervise the campers Activities this season, Mr. Batt stated, and a nurse and program specialist's will add to the depth and mnturily of the summer staff. Opens June 2i> Opening June 25 and running through July 15, the camp in its 21st year of providing summer fun for boys and girls six through 14 years of age, is now accepting registrations /or the full season or for cither of the ten day sessions, . The dates and rates arc! For Onmhans—Full l'erlod, Sane 35 to July 15—3140: First .-..'(Continued on Page 2.)
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coming program. "Yael Dayan; iias won the admiration of audi« ences wherever, she has appeared, She has taken upon herself tha momentous task of visiting rep» resenta'tive communities in the United States (o tell the story of the United Jewish Appeal, ona of the principal beneficiaries o[ the Omaha Philanthropies." Two Best-Sellers Miss Dayan is the author of two best-selling novels, "New Face in the Mirror" and "Knvy the Frightened." A lieutenant in the Israel Army, she trained recruits at the age of 17. She has shared in the vital experiences of her generation upon whom falls the brunt of Israel's defense and of the physical and psychological burden of building the new nation's future, Mrs. Frank declared. Her father is General Moshe Dayan, former Chief of Staff of the Israel Army. Her mother heads Maskit, Israel's celebrated village crafts industry. Her grandfather, Samuel Dayan is the author of a new book, "Pioneers in Israel" to be published this month. A member of the Knesset, he is known in Israel as the author of numerous books written in Hebrew. His new book has been edited by granddaughter, Yael Dayan. Early Reservation Urged Mrs. Frank urged that thoso who have not made' their reservations for this occasion, make them immediately by calling the Jewish Community Center, 342136G. For the information of women using bus transportation—No. 2 bus marked 87th and Pacificdelivers its passengers direclly to the 72nd street entrance leading to the Crossroads auditorium. The auditorium can be reached through this particular entranco without using any stairway. A group of young women will be posted at. the various entrances to usher guesls to the meeting.
Tiio above Unliving of Ynrl Dnynn, guest speaker Jit the. Wonien'K Campaign Division's aniiuiil "overall" gathering, April 111, WHH done especially for tlin Jewish Tress by Marc Boiignnlin, Jewish Federation staff riii'Milier.
After a last minute change in plans due to inclement, weather, a large contingent of the Philanthropies General Men's Division met at the Dr. Philip Slier Jewish Home for the Aged, last Sunday for a kickoff meeting. The groiip heard n stirring mes-
For B. 5 P. Coffee—April 10 at 2:30 p. m. at the,',.home of Mrs. Joseph Gusii, ,7^2 Parkwood Lane. v •'•" r. Hostesses will be Division's Captains: Mmes. Alice Heecer, Josef Mayer, Charles Ross, Fan S h e r m a n and Misses Sylvia Parilman, Lillian Slutzky, Julia Zuker and C h a i r m a n Mre. Philip D. Schwartz, A Coelctnll Supper on Wednesday, April 86 at 0:30 p. m. at Jewish Community Center. Special feature for the evening will be announced
in the Press soon. '
saije by Paul Veret, Federation Executive Director. Mr. Veret called upon those present to identify fulfillment of their own needs with the Campaign. "The monry raised is used for you, your children and your children's children," Veret said. Ills tulle stressed local Federation programs and also outlined tlin seething refugee problem over«cas. Division members also heard greetings from Sam Steinberg, General Campaign Chairman. Presiding was Ernie Nogg, General Men's Chairman, who called upon all captains to attend a report session on Monday, April 17, nt 12, noon, at the Hill Hotel.
Past Chairmen—Hostesses Past chairmen of the Women's Campaign Division will serve as hostesses. They are the Mmcs, Kdvvard K. Brodkey, Edwin E. B r o d k e y, Dave Cohn, Miko Freeman, David Greenberg, Joe J. Greenberg, Morris Grossman, Morris Katleman, Sam L. Katzman, J. Harry Kulakofsky, Louis Kulakofsky, Albert B. Newman, Henry A. Newman, Ernest A. Nogg, Aaron Rips, David Sherman, Hubert Sommer, Harry Trustin. Mrs. Daniel Katzman; assisted by the Mmes. Howard Kaplan, Harold Cooperman and Donald Nogg are planning decorations for the occasion. Mrs. Harry Ferenstein and Mrs. Morris Brick are arranging for the luncheon dessert. Sitter Service. Sitter service will bo provided at the near-by Temple Israel. Workers who have added their efforts to women's campaigns last listing are Mrs. Nathan L. Nogg, E r n e s t Priesman, and Stanley Silvcrman.
Be Gaesf Speaker Sunday Irving Levitas, newly appointed director of adult services at the Kansas City, Mo., Jewish Community Center, will be the guest speaker at the annual memorial services honoring the heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and the millions of Jews
destroyed by Hitler during tha second world war. The services will be held Sunday, April 16 at 8:15 p. m. at tho Beth El Synagogue. Author und Teacher
Mr. Levitas has. written articles (Continued on Page 2.)