&BRASKA STATE E HISTORIC V. SOCIETY Lincoln, Nebraska.
Vol. XM—No. J9
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.Second CI;ISH I'OHt;u;e Paid Single Copy 10 Cents at Omaha. Keljr. Annuul Kate 4 Dollars
&pen Letter f© Every Woman in file Community
Dr. Philip Sher Home. / (The Dr. Pliilip Sher Jewish Homo for the following memorials and donations.)
Donor
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• Mr, and M'3. Iscl Sofjman Mrs. Ka!c Abrohsml, Dr. Siirnm Kleiner (Hampden, Conn.) Mesiri. aud Mro«, Jtjck Broniicn. Leon Graelj, M. M. Krupinsky, Marry Trusfln, Mrs Paul Oerni*eln, AAlss Kullicrlne Byrnes (Ctilumtus, NefcrJ. Mr». Leonard Klein Jyf.ob Bcrek (Fremont, Nebr.) Mtsirs, nnd Mmes. ». Ompman, Harold Clicrnlack, Jay Cherniock, Ml".! Bcalrlce Sommer , Mrs. Rulh «la*w«ll Birk Messrs. arid Mines. Keubcn tlrown, Mlllon Yudclson, Dr. ond Mri. II. H. CrctnUrg Mrj. Anno Blumcnlnol /Messrs, ond AVncs. 1, Chapman, Harold Clicrnluck. Jay Cnerntek MorrU Cohen Messrs, and Mmes. I, Chapman, Harold -Cherniock, Joy Cherniock, Mo* Riekes. Mllfon Yutlclson Mrs. Bcrlha Fiedler Mr>, Leonard Klein. tM. oni) Mrs. Philip Rlnsjle Waller Jacobson Mr. ond Mrs. William Skolnik, Mr. ond Mrs. Mlllon Yutfclsor) ond Mlchc«J Louis Katelman (Council Bluffs, la.) Or, ond Mr*. A. D. Faler, Messrs. ond Mmos. Harold Ulock. AI Goer, David Crecnbero, Ricnard Hol>erman, Horry Scltulman. VVIIHom Skofnlk, Robert Sworli, Atyron Tarnoll Mr. I. Kolnnan (Los Angclci .Calif.) Charles, Leonard and Harmon Korn«y, /Acssrs, ond Mmes. Duvld Grecnuera, Richard Hobcrmon. Wtlllam Skolnlk, Mlllon Yudclson Boris Knrney William, Soptlle and Morris Rosier! , Mrs. Dorothy Krolofl fLos Anneles, Calif.) ' Messrs. cmd Mfnes. Reuben Orov/n, Arlhur A, Colin. I. Chopnwn, Harold Clitrniack. Joy Chcrnicck Som Levin ' M r . ond Mrs. David Orfcow Mrs. Mathan Plllor Messrs. ond Mmes. Mwskell Cohen, Margin Olcnhfry, DavW Orkow, Harold %dic\ Mrs. Eva Polikov Or. ond Mrs. I*. M. Grecnncra Mothon Slelnutro Messrs. and Mmes. Jerome Brelt (E. Oranne, H. J . l , Morion Or«lt. Alje Cohn, £Iug*^ic Cooper. Oavid Crtenbero, Kurt Hlrv.hiaqtr, Hlchara Mohcrrnon, Wllllom Skolnlk, Robert Stlilller, Mott Trachlcn. , baro, Mrs. Ann Roflman Mrs. Eva V/oskoft Messrs. Qnd Mmes. Jnck Brumion, Reuben Drown, Harry Dutloll, Louis KulakcfiW. Charles Rosen. slock, Horry Truslln, Miss Beatrice Sommcr, Mrs. Paul iurenky I. B. Zlmman
Mrs. Ccorgc Kagan
Mrs. Kagan Heads B. & P. Women
Mrs. George Kagan, wellknown Omahan, will serve as chairman of the Business and In Honor of Professional Section of the Donor Women's Division of the JewMr, ond Mrs. Max RIcVcs recovery. Mrs. Louis Albert Mr. ond Mrs. Cnorltj fttnerntcck recovery. Mrs. Sam Appltmon ish Philanthropies Campaign, it Mr, and Mrs. Mlllon Yudclson recovery, David Bernstein was announced this week by Messrs, ond Mmes. Charles Rosenstock, Louis Kulakofsfcy recovery, Abraham Coldsleln Mrs. M. H. Brodkey, Women's Mr. and Mrs, Horry DuQoff ...» recovery, Mrs. Arthur Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. Millon Yudelson recovery, Mrs. Poul M .Goldstein General Chairman. Philip Rlnale recovery, Mrs. Ethef Rlnqli Mr. one* Mrs. Philip Rlnfjlr , '. recovery, Mox Stoller In accepting the post, Mrs. Mr. ond /Ms. Isel Solimon recovery, Abe Londa (Elliobtth. N. J.) Kagan said "I am delighted and Mr. ond Mrs. Joe Lcvlnsky , blrlhday, Mrs. Ben Handler Mr ond Mrs MtHon Vudelson 70lh birthday, J. Harry Kulofcofsky feel privileged to be working Mr. ond Mrs. JocH Fox Klh blrlliday, Mrs. Anna Shermon for the Philanthropies with the Mr. and Mrt. Milton Yodclltm ialtl blrthdoy, Samuel 5. Stelnbcro Mrs. Jay Molo-shock, Mr. ond Mrs, Mlllon Yudclion wonderful calibre of leadership and Michael 40lh wedding onnlversary, lAr. ond Mrs. Max Fromkln M«:rs. ond Mmes. Henry Z. Rctenfeld, Ucl Solrrepresented by Mrs. Brodkey ' man 35lh onnlversory. Paut Veret as ciccciillve director of Jtwhh Federotlon and her co-chairmen, as well as Rnbbl Wolfoona Homburotr (Lincoln. Hebr.) marr!o35 of Mr. ond M/i. fien Perclmori Mr. ond Mrs. Hymls i l t l n Bar Mltlvoh, Michoel Mll'er the very capable and dependable business and professional Special Contribuf ions women who annually help in ev. Mr. ond Mrs. Orvel A Milder. ery way they can." "In fact," Norman L. UnUii, tickets lor V/orkrnrn Circle Drama she added, I am looking forLazier Kovlch, d^^or Mrs. Lea Rosenihol, k!cvi;icn set ward to taking part." Mrs. Kagan is probably best known in her role of executive secretary at Beth El Synagogue. She will observe her 11th year on the synagogue staff next month. • She is a past recording secretary of Hadassah, past financial secretary of Beth El Sisterhood and a member of the Omaha Six new members were elect- Chapter of the Brandeis Uni• Israel must be in a position at all times, to accept newcom- ed to the Federation's Execu- versity Women's Committee. ers, as long as they wish to en- tive Committee. They are Mrs. ter, Colonel Yosef Nevo, one of Morris C. F e l l m a n , Arthur Israel's outstanding military Gould, Ray Simon, Marlon Somleaders, old members of the berg, Dr. Maurice M. Steinberg Board of Governors of the Jew- and Irvin Yaffc. Mrs. Simcha Rabinowitz of Raish Federation. He spoke last Arthur H. Goldstein, president mat Aviv, Israel, chairman of Sunday at the organization's of the Federation, presided. Mizrachi's Board of Trustees in annual meeting at the Jewish Israel, began a three-day visit, Community Center. in Omaha, Friday, as the guest Colonel Nevo, Military Comof the local Mizrachi organizamander of the Jerusalem Distion. trict, said that the need to help She will speak at a social immigrants with homes, and The Jewish Community Cen- hour following Sabbath services, jobs to make them self-suffi- ter's special courses in real escient, steadily grows greater. tate principles and practice will During the past year, he stat- begin next week, Harry Sidman, ed Israel supplied three-fourths Center Activities Chairman, anof the funds for assistance of nounced. newcomers, while the other The ten week series will prefourth was provided by Ameri- sent one class a week and is can Jewry through the United keyed to help adult students in Jewish Appeal. preparing for the Nebraska He revealed that in 10C2, his Real Estate License examinacountry anticipated 61,000 new- tions while, at the same time, comers but the number rose to offering a broad and general 72,000 p e r s o n s . Israel, he background in real estate sales stressed, must be prepared for and financing. such increases. One class will be conducted Col. Nevo discussed the Is- Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m., rael's border problems, and ex- and another will be held Thursplained what she Would have to day afternoons at 1 p.m. for expect in case of an attack. women. Registrations for the two Mrs: Rabinowitz classes may be made by calling KBON Radio 1490 Presents the Center Activities Depart- Friday, at Beth Israel Syna"Message of Israel" gogue, and earlier in the day ment, 342-13GG. Sun., Feb. 3 at 10 p.m. appeared in a guest interview Program onKMTV. Jonah B, Wise In Mcmorium" The community is invited to Participants an '.'Israeli Evening" arranged Rabbi Snnford Seltzer, Dlr. in her honor, Saturday at 8:15 of Southeast Council) South Jerusalem (WNS)—Israel this p.m. by Mizrachi at the Jewish Florida Federation of UAIIC week marked another important Community Center. At that time, presiding. first—floating for the first time Eli JJittner, president of B'nai Rabbi David J, Scllgson, of a ship built in its own ship- Jacob Adas Yeshuron, will preCentral Synagogue, New yards. The floating ceremony sent to Mrs. Rabinowitz, on beYork, Speaker was attended by high naval of- half of his synagogue, the gift Music of Mario Castclnuovoficers who were impressed by of a check for Kfar Batya in Tedesco. Israelits performance.
Affairs Arranged to Honor Israeli finest
Real BfaSe Oosirse Starts lest Week
Israel Checks Off Another 'First'
JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES CAMPAIGN OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA WOMEN'S DIVISION January 29, 196'.! Dear Friend: It's time to start working on (lie 19G3 Philanthropies Campaign and we know that ive can count on youi1 help. Our jab this year is a greater challenge because we have to help MOKE PEOPLE. It means dial we will have to work a little bit harder, and that we should be willing to do. Like you, we believe that "charity begins at home"! Of course, you know that our local needs are met before any money is sent out o£ the city. You know that 60 per cent of the cost of the religious schools' staff comes from Philanthropies; and lli.it your money supports, among others, (he Dr. Sher Home for Aged, the Jewish Community Center, our Day and Resident Camp programs, Jewish Children aud Family Service, and major repairs in our Federation buildings. Like you, we believe that although charity begins at home, it should not end there'. Therefore, our Philanthropies contributes generously to the United Jewish Appeal, as well as to many overseas and national agencies which promote the wcUare and security of our Jewish people. Your help in this most important community undertaking is most urgently needed! More so than ever before! So, please sign and return the enclosed postcard, indicating your willingness to help in this vital campaign. H'c need you. Cordially, MRS. M. II. BRODKEY, Chairman MRS. FRED BRODKEY MRS. JULIUS KATZMAV MRS. ARTHUR KULAKOFSKY MRS. MARLON SOMBERG MRS. GEORGE KAGAN, Co-Chairmen Dear Chairmen: YES, you may count on me to HELP SAVE LIVES! I will be glad to be a worker in the Women's Division of the Jewish Philanthropies Campaign. Name Address. Phone {The above letter was sent to tlie nomen in the community with (he postcard enclosure shown.)
Culture Council Film February 17
Center Conducts French Classes
The Omaha Yiddish Culture Council will open its film series Adults interested in learning with the1 dramatic production, conversational French may now "God, Man and the Devil," Sunday, February 17 at 8 p.m. at enroll in either the beginning or the Jewish Community Center. advanced classes offered at the The series, to feature four Jewish Community Center, Haroutstanding filmed classics will ry Sidman, Center Chairman, be conducted one Sunday eve- announced. ning each month, at the Center. Classes will be held one afterJoseph Radinowski and Max Crounse, Council co-chairmen, noon, each week, under the disaid. The films have English rection of Marc Bouganim, a subtitles for those not exper- competent instructor and French ienced in Yiddish conversation. linguist. Arrangements, also arc Sponsors of the series include b e i n g made for an evening the Farband Labor Zionists, class. The courses are open (.0 Senior Citizens Group, Jewish both men and women. Fee for the series of 10 lesCommunity Center and the Yidsons is $5 with registration bedish Culture Council. Admission is free for children ing -accepted by phone confirand students and fifty cents for mation with the Center Activities Department, 342-1366. adults.
Tlie general itinerary of the Jewish Community Center spons o r e d College Tour was announced this week. Traveling by chartered bus, teenagers who will be junior and seniors in high school this coming, September, will leave Omaha in mid-June on a threeweek excursion to the major campuses in the midwest and East. They will visit Iowa City, la.; Madison, Wis.; C h i c a g o and Champaign, 111.; East Lansing and Ann Arbor, Mich.; Cambridge, Mass.; tlew.York, N. V.; Boston, Mass.; Annapolis, Md.; C o 1 u m b u s, O.; Bloomington, Ind.; St. Louis and Columbia, Mo. and other major college communities,
The purpose of the intended tour is to give students a first hand glimpse of universities and colleges while giving them an opportunity to talk personally with admissions personnel and college representatives. Those interested in further particulars on the tour to be under adult chaperonage may call the Center. A group of 30 is expected to take the tour. SWASTIKAS IN GUATEMALA Guatemala (WNS)—Swastikas and threats to Jews were scrawled on business and residential buildings in Guatemala City. Some of the inscriptions read "Death to the Jews" and "Oust monopolist Jews."