Vol. XL—No. 20
Publication Office. 101 No: 50th Omaha. Nebraska, Phone 342-136B
More than one third of lOGI! r e g 1 s t r atlons for the resident camp, are In, a record mark for this time of the year, as fnr as It Is known, Norman B.'itt, Camp Chairman, disclosed. With Mich high Interest in Camp Jay-C-C, Mr. Batt, feels enrollments will close early this year. Now Activities • New activities nnd extension of those already popular among the campers, will be introduced to campers when the s e a s o n opens June 21 nt the Lincoln YMCA site adjoining the Esther IC Newman Camp now under construction. Planned ore more trip-outs, large horseback riding schedule, bigger fishing program, special emphasis Given to campcraft and pioneering fikills. Beginning and
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advanced Instruction in Hebrew will be offered in a program of outstanding cultural value. Advanced Camping A new program for 'tween and teenagers will be provided in advanced camping and a counselor in training program will be available to older teens on a selective basis. Other new speci.il activities will include interpretive dancing. Instruction in kalil and guitar plus instruction in astronomy. Additional activities and special programs will be announced next week. The Camp Staff nt the Center's Camp Office will be glad to answer all questions and Kive further particulars on the expanding resident program, Batt said, by it call to the Center, 3421306. (Left to right) Tim Minos, lilcliard Martin, ALin Iturton (cliiilrniiiii), licrnnrd Orcnnbfr;*, II. Ltm Opndliir, ftfclvln Wclsa, Justin Manvitz, Irving; Miircns—members of the decoration's committee In chargo of decorations fur Woinen'a Division functions during tlio Jewish Philanthropic* Campaign. Mrs. Donald Nogg, another member, was unable to bo present for the photograph.
Mrs. Alan Burton will head the committee in charge of decorations for the affairs to be given by the Women's Division during the Jewish Philanthropies Campaign, Mrs. Joseph S. Cuss, General Women's C h a i r m a n , announced.
Syria Hene¥#sTf,reats On"Jordan Project One of tlio favorite* of last year's resident camp wns the dais for guitar fain featuring ballads and folk music...
Egyptians Israeli Settler
Now, Wall Sfree! Msdosn for Women
Jerusalem (JTA)—Israeli officials reported the first case of on abduction of an Israeli byEgyptians since the 195C Sinai campaign. Egyptian soldiers seized Mosha Ben-Shitreet, a member of the Afikim border settlement, near the^Gaza Strip, while he was working in the field. Fellowworkers reported that an Egyptian military half-track vehicle crossed the border into the field. Several armed soldiers jumped out and forced the settler into the vehicle and then drove back across the border. The witnesses rushed bade to the settlement to report the abduction. The incident was made public after Israeli authorities were assumed to have been officially informed through United Nations Emergency Force headquarters that the settler was being held by the Egyptians.
Another special series of classes for women is being developed to give the distaff side of the family the Inside Information on the "inn nnd outs" of the market. Called Wail Street Wisdom, the free series of five, once a week afternoon sessions, will give participants an intensive course in stocks and bonds sales and Investments. Thursday afternoon sessions arc being planned. A second seriea will be developed on a different day if there is sufficient interest and demand. Registration for 'Wall Street Wisdom' is by phone confirmation with the Jewish Community Center's Aetivitis Office at 3421366. The enrollment in each series will be limited to Insure maximum benefit from the lectures and discussions. A special advanced investment series is also'being planned.
Temple -Wi it
Temple Israel's new wing housing eight class rooms and built to aupplement the needs of Its Religious s c h o o l , will be dedicated March 9 In conjunction with the regular F r i d a y night w o r s h l p •ervfeea. A committee headed by Harold P. Farter, former Temple president, Is a r r a n g i n g the ceremonies. Rabbi Julluu J. BobM Node! Nodel, will deliver the dedicatory sermon, "One Touch of Eternity."
Rabbi Sidney II. Brooks will officiate. Rabbi Nodcl is the fourth consecutive generation of Rabbis In his family. A Navy chaplain during World War II, he was assoc i a t e d with congregations in Cleveland and Portland, Ore., before being called to Sliaare Kmeth, one of the largest and most distinguished Reform Jewish congregations In the United States. He has lectured extensively at colleges and universities across the nation and is the author of a recently published book, "The Ties Between." His sermons and (Continued on Page 2)
'Die committee which held its first conference recently at the home of Mrs. Bernard Greenberg,' one of its members, also includes Mmes. Richard Martin, H. Leo Gcndler, Melvln Weiss, Justin Manvitz, Irving Marcus and Donald Nogg. The women are already preparing decorations for such cam-Pfiittn fiinprirnvi r».f. thnir./^iuiai/^n.
as the Women's Workers meeting, Thursday, March 22; "The Big Meeting," that of the Busi-
Ixmdon (WNS)—Syria raised new threats this week against Israel in the long-simmering dispute over use of Jordan River waters for Israeli irrigation. Syrian Premier Maarouf Dawalibll handed notes to the envoys of Britain, the U n i t e d States, the Soviet Union and Tlie Business nnd Professional Rumania, the only United Na- Women of Hadassah will stage tions Security Council members their nnnual fund-raising party with diplomatic representation in on Wednesday, March 7 at tho Syria. Blackstone Hotel at 7:30 p.m., The memorandum charged that Mrs. Lillian Becker, chairman Israel was continuing work on and Mis. Julius Newman, presipumping Jordan River w a t e r dent and co-chairman, announced. from the Sea of Galilee for Negev Mrs. Sarah Feltman will be in Irrigation purposes. The memo- charge of a homemade bake sale randum noted that Syria had re- and will be assisted by Mmes. Abe sisted similar work by Israel in Mozcr, Elizabeth Fried, Marian, 1953 and would do so again if Yawitz and Miss Lee GreenberE. necessary. In 1953, Syrian gunAmong the highlights of the ners fired frequently at Israeli evening will be the awarding of workers. a television set, card g a m e s , The memorandum said success- guessing games and other surful irrigation of the Negev would prise features. enable Israel to take in "a few The following committee are million" more people and thus participating in the affair: "cause a new threat to the Arab Misses Evelyn Levy, Mildred Levy, Dorothy Roscnthal, Bess Blank, Elizabeth Hart, world." Rosella Handler, Esther Haitian, Jufla
ness and Professional Women's Unit and the Youth Division, Mrs. Guss said. Mrs. Zcllnslty, Food Chairman The appointment of Mrs. Harold Zelinsky as Food Chairman, also was made by Mrs. Guss. The women's general chairman, said that campaign plans are moving along at a rapid pace through the efforts of her co-chairmen, the Mroftt. riat/i/J ~B.aUrn*. —TV* - -XI—Jlrnri.. _
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Annual B. & P. Parly Set For March 7, Blackstone
Holiday Tours To Campuses Reservations are still being accepted for the two college tours being planned by the Center Activities department. A boya' tour will hit major eastern college campuses while the tour designed for girls will be directed to Big Eight and Big Ten Bchools. Itineraries will be mapped out in final form as soon as registrations are completed. The fee for the Spring Vacation long trip is $70 for transportation w h i l e housing will be provided at the campuses at a minimum rate. The tours will help the sophomore and junior who will need to make a college choice very shortly and will provide an Interesting experience for the fresliman. Registration for the tours Is by application in the Activities office of the Jewish Community Center.
Tickets to the party which is open to the community, may bo obtained from a Hadassah member.
140-Waft Amateur Radio Station Being Installed at Center
A 140-watt transmitting amateur radio station is being installed in the Jewish Community Center to develop the interest and abilities of tween and teenage boys in this field and as a preparation for those" who wish to acquire their own radio licenses, Harry Sidman, Center Committee chairman announced. Mr. Sidman said the station will Zuker. Dorothy Welncr, M y r t u Freeman. be operated by a licensed radio Sylvia Parllman, Rena Gross and Elolno Arenson; the Mmes. Sarah Dansky, Rebecca amateur, who will instruct small Dcrcovlct, Fto Brooksteln, Alice Hceacr, Ann Soskln, Frtoia Kavltch, Julia Jacobs, groups of boys. Jcnnto RosenNatf, Minnie Sherman, Fanny Sherman, Louis Sobrln, Sarah Saltzman, Eight Session Courso Phil D. Scnvtrartr. Charles R o » , Josef MayA one day a week, eight sese r , tska Rotholz, Henrietta Lorlg, Graca Lenlc Carl Logman, Frances Greenberg., sion course has been developed and I. Oihcroff. initially to introduce the students to amateur radio, learning code, operating procedures, Federal Communications Commission regulations and the fundaThe Omaha Hebrew Academy mentals of electronics and elecwill sponsor an Open House on tricity. The fee for the courso March 11 at 2 p.m. in Jewish will be $5. Registration Opens Community Center auditorium in R e g i s t r ation for the radio observance of Purim. The community is invited to attend the courso are being accepted at tho Jewish Community Center's Acfunction, A special children's program tivities Office, 342-1366 with both will be presented by the Academy after school and evening classes pupils under the direction of planned to accommodate as many Rabbi David Rubin, school prin- interested boys as possible. A special Hi-Fi course is also cipal. A social hour will follow and gifts will be distributed to being planned for adults to provide instruction In the building all youngsters. Registration, is now open for and maintenance of amplifiers, the September term of the acad- recorders and other sound ampliemy and are being accepted by fication equipment. This course Is Zel Segal, 551-2759, nnd Sheldon to be announced shortly.