NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIST? Lincoln, Nebraska
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Mrs. Greenberg Dr. Grecnfoorg in honor of the fortieth wedding anniversary of the Grecnbergs on June 14 and the seventieth birthday of the Doctor, a prominent community leader, on June 1C. The Grceiiherg cabin is the eleventh provided for the camp, situated on a large wooded 1tract near Louisville, Ni'br. The site will soon be the scene of building activity. The gift to honor Dr. and Mrs. Greenberg, originated with Mrs. Hubert Sommcr. She and
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Mrs. Sam Saltzman lwve been in charge of accepting the funds. They were assisted by Mrs. Ernest A. Nogg and Mrs. Abe Herzberg and a host of other friends. Two scrolls indicating the gift honoring the birthday and wedding anniversary have been presented to Dr. and Mrs. Greenberg. Dr. Greenberg has served as president of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, chairman of the Jewish Philanthropies drive, has held local, regional and national offices in B'nai B'rith, has headed a Bonds of Israel drive, been a chairman of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, over a period of 40 years in the community. Last week he became a member of the national Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. A member of the president's council of Brandeis University, he and Mrs. Greenberg will leave to attend university graduation c e r e monies at Waltham, Massachusetts and will extend their holiday to a visit in New York. -
Colonel Yehuda Priliar, one of Israel's outstanding military pcrsonalitifs, will lie guest speaker at the Initial Gifts Stag of the Philanthropies Campaign Wednesday, June 13, at 0:30 p.m.
at the Highland West Club, Ilobert M. Felriherg, General Cliairman, and Isadore M. Trttiak, Initial Gifts Chairman, announcvd. Col. Priliar is now serving as
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Rafibi, I r s , Oroner Rabbi Benjamin G r o n e r, spiritual leader of Beth Lsrael Synagogue, and Mrs. Groner, will attend meetings and visit old friends, during a four week tour of Israel. They will see Israel for the first time and will leave New York City by plane on July 24. The trip represents a gift from members of the Beth Israel Congregation marking the Rabbi's tenth year of service to the congregation, . They will attend the World Assembly on Jewish Education, in Jerusalem from August 12 through IT where Rabbis and educators from all parts of the globe will participate in seminars and discussions. Rabbi and Mrs. Groner will renew acquaintances with Asher Zidun, parlimentarian of the Knesset (Israel's Parliament), who was their house guest during a 135G visit to Nebraska. The fact that Israel and the State of Nebraska are among the few areas in the world, governed by Unicameral Legislatures, brought Mr. Zidun to this part of the country. His study of legislative procedures in the state house in Lincoln were published in Israel in book form and included a photograph of the State Capitol. The Groners will also be with Rabbi Max J. Wohlgelernter, Chief Secretary of the official Chief Rabbinate, and a former resident of Detroit, Mich. They also hope to see another old friend, Rabbi Louis Rabinowitz, former Chief Rabbi of South Africa, who recently moved to Jerusalem. They met in 1050 when Rabbi Rabinowitz waa lecturing in Chicago, 111., homo of the Groners at that time,
military, naval and air attache at the Israel Embassy in Washington, D. C. He is recognized 33 one of the foremost authorities on Israel problems. Prior to his assignment to the United States, Col. Prihar served as Commander of Israel's Combined Command Training School for the Army, Navy and Air Force. This school trains commanding officers for all branches of the Israel Defense Forces. He has had a distinguished record of service in the Israel's War of Liberation, and throughout his army career. "This stag is one of the most important functions of the campaign," the chairmen pointed out expressing their hope that all those who were invited to the affair will attend."
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Funeral cervices for Isadore Goldstein, 81, Omaha resident since 1901, were held Sunday at Beth I s r a e l Synagogue. Mr. Goldstein who l i v e d at 2005 North Fifty-second street, died June 1. He was founder of the Capitol Garage and C a p i t o l Rent-A-Car. A longtime member of Beth Israel Synagogue, he was chairman of the building committee when the new synagogue was built at fifty-second and Charles Streets. Surviving are his wife, Mollie, daughter, Mrs. Hubert Sommcr, sons, Paul, Arthur and Leonard, all of Omaha, 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
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Cabin, Furnishings Given To Nev/ Camp in Honor of Dr. and Mrs. A. Greenberg A camper's cabin and its furnishings wore given to the new Esther K. Newman camp of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, in the name of Dr. and Mrs. Abraham' Greenberg, it was mado kouwn this week. The gift was made by friend'!
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Bikur Gholim Party To .Aid .Medical Fund Bikur Cholim's annual luncheon and card party will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 11 at the Jewish Community Center. Proceeds from the affair will be used for the organization's medical program and other activities, Mrs. Jake Wine, president stated. Mrs. Harry Sidman was appointed to take charge of the ticket sales. Mrs. Cecil Izenstatt heads a committee planning the luncheon and Mrs. Abe Krantz and her committee will arrange the table setting. Guests are urged to make up their own tables and bring their own cards and Man Jongg sets. Free Bingo will be available for those who do not play cards. Reservations are being taken by Mrs. Wine, 551-C660 or Mrs. Sidman, 551-3560. Tickets at $1 each for the luncheon may be purchased at the door. itEPOUT BU8SIA MISSILES TO EGYPT, IRAQ
London (WNS) — The Soviet. Government is negotiating with the United Arab Republic nnd with Iraq for the supply of guided missiles, especially of the SA-2 type which is a defensive groundto-air missile. The deliveries will be possible tola year, u n l e s s
Farband Meet 7 P.M. Sunday at Center The Farband Branch 54, Poale Zion will hold a dinner meeting on Sunday, June 10 at 7 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. A discussion will be led by Joseph Radinowski. Mrs. I. Forbes is in charge of the meeting. Reservations will be accepted by calling 342-3891 until Friday at 6 p.m.
Algeria's ftemaiiiing Jews 'in Dire Peril* Winnipeg (JTA)—Algeria's remaining 130,000 Jews are "in dire peril," Shalom Kalfon, former JTA correspondent in Algiers, reported. Mr. Kalfon left Algiers recently. So serious is the situation of the Jews in Algeria, Mr. Kalfon said, that 12,000 of the 18,000 Jew3 in Constantine have left the city. Most of them, he said, went to France, while the others • sought refuge in other communities. "Algeria's Jewish minority," Mr. Kalfon reported, "face3 privations and persecutions similar to those suffered by Jews in Tunis and Morroco after those nations obtained independence."
The Irving Cohen Lodge No. C8fl, B'nai B'rith in Council Bluffs, will present its annual Americanzation award to Mrs. Frieda Suvalsky, a prominent resideint of her city. She will be cited "For outstanding services to her community and to her fellowmen." The award the eightii annual one, will be bestowed on Mrs. Suvalsky, Tuesday, June 12, at an 8:30 p.m. meeting of the lodge, in the vestry of the B'nai Israel Synagogue, G18 Mynster Street, Council Bluffs. Coming to see Mrs. Suvalsky honored are her sisters, Mrs. Ann Goldfinger and Mrs. Reva Shapin, both of Chicago, 111., and a brother, Charles Goldberg of Denver, Colo. She and her husband, Saul Suvalsky recently returned from a two and a half month tour of South America. The lodge will install newly elected officers. They are Kenneth Sacks, president; M e l Brown, first vice-president; Jerry Hulman, second vice-president; Ben Schneider, recording secretary, and Marvin Suvalsky, financial secretary. The program will also include 1962 honors for high school graduates. This year's honorees are Doris Selo and Jerry Cohen. Jerry Passer is Americanization chairman of thejodge.
Henry Appel Elected Beth Israel President Henry Appel was elected president of Beth Israel Synagogue for 19G2-G3. Others serving are Dr. Haskell Morris, vice president; Harold Zelinsky, treasurer; Mrs. Harry Sidman, financial secretary, and Dr. Bennett Fishbain, recording secretary. KBON Radio Presents Message of Israel Sunday, June 10 10 p.m. Speaker—Rabbi William B. Silverman of Temple B'nai Jehudah, Kansas City, Mp. Topic: I'll Buy That Dream KBON Radio 1490