NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIET? Lincoln, Nebraska
Publication Of fire. 101 No. 2()lh Omaha, Nebraska. Plume 342-13(16
Vol. XM—No. 40
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Dr. Philip Sher Home for the Aged (The Dr. Philip Sher Jewish Home for the Aged acknowleges the following memorials and donations.)
Donor
In Memory of
Mesirs. arid Mmei. Abe Cohn, Arthur A. Cohn, Dave Colin. David OrKow, Philip Rlnylt, Harold Sobcl, M(s. Roltett tt. Koopcr and Howard, Mrs, Ann Roffmaii, Mr. ond Mri. Wllliom Rosscn ond Morns, Miis Donna Zoubck, Mrs. Leonard Klein Mr*. Herrm Mr. ond Mrs, Harold Brown (Kuntas City, Mo.), Dr, ond M r i . A. A. Stelnbceo , Mrs Mollie Grossman Dr, ond Mrs, A. A. Sfelnfcwro ,. * Peter Greenberg M e n r j . ond Mmes, MaK Rtekes, Philip Rlnol*, Mr. ond Mrs. Morris Klrshenbauirt and boys, Or. ond Mrs. A A. Sleinbero , Joseph Haykln Mr, ond M r i , Mox Rfekcs and family Henry Hvlterman, C. B. Nelson, W. A. Sawtell, Sr. Jtrry C. Gorrfon , . JAeltoch Katiman Mr, ond Mrs, ErnrsJ A, Noafl Mrs. Klutinlck (Park Forest, III.) Miss Belle Harwich • . . . . . . mother of Mrs. M, Kratne (Chlcapo, til.) Mrs. Paul Oernslcin ,..., Abraham Levey, Nalhan Steinberg Messrs. ond Mmes. Philip Ringle, Harry Truslin, Vole , Truslin, Jerry C. GorUon, Mis* Ocatrlce Sommer MorrJi Mild«r Mrs, Den Handler Maurice Okun Messrs. ond Mmes. Abe Cohn, Charles Engel, Fred KvrUmon, Dovid OrKow, Harold Sobcl, t.eo Wuxenbcrg, Ml Don Yudelson, Miss Harriet! Harwich, Mrs. Slclla Robinson, Mrs; Ann Rollmon, co-workers and neighbors ol Mrs. Llllte Becker ,. Samuel Posier Mr. on4 Mrs. P. Rlpj, The Vtlrttrouh f-omMy Dovo Porker Mtsirs, and Mmes, Fred Armhruit, Henry Bock, Orvel Milder, Dovld OrKow, Philip Rlngle, Max Scheucrniann, Dr, and Mr*. A. A. Steinberg Mrs. Hulda Annbur&l, Mli* Beatrice Sommer Horace Roienbium Wr, ond fAr%. Harold Sobel, Mrs. Ben Handler Harry Rlfkin Mls$ UNion Tybering • M a . Bessie Tessler Wr ond Mrs Milton Yudflion Samuel Wasserkrug Wr. ond Mrs, Philip Rlngle Philip Yousern.
Sunday was Esther K. Newman Camp Day in (he hearts its leaders dedicated (he modern new camp near Louisville, than 500 persons who overflowed the main lodge. As the speakers all eniphasized, the Jewish Federation's mother was an original. JCC dream of a camp reached its u 1 1 atl Harriet Harding. Alcomplete realization with the tllou ^camper " '^ " " < " " " n<"«>»B- «'" ™Jmnni eh the camp was called B« fcnow ceremonies n ,d,u, ct pt eHd th.-,i that 'JCC? Mother attended JCC at afternoon by Ernest A. Nogg, four different camp sites. My Past Chairman of the Camp De- sister and I have attended JCC velopment Committee and im- at three different locations. Now mediate Past President of the we have a permanent location Jewish Federation. and I am very proud tu be an Everything Admired original camper in this beautiEntire families, parents, "chil- f u | c a m p / ' Other parents who attended »^ * r first - -Federation - - - - Camp, the and In Honor of Donor structures and facilities as they whose children will be at the moved about the area. Campers M r i . Leonard Kltin SSIh. birthday, M r i , Minnie Blank this summer are Mrs. Mr, ond Mrs. Milton YuUcfsort ,,.....•... >W* birthday o( Sam who will attend the first session camp Ralph Cooper, mother of David Epsleln, Recovery ot beginning next Sunday and the Dove Sleen' and Sally Jo; Mrs. Philip Fox, Mrs, Jennlp Rostnblatr , birthday, Mrs, Mino Krestul ensiling two sessions, were as mother tAcstri, and Mmes. Loud OfumMn, Dan Cohen, Harold of Marsha and Mrs. Coopermarr, iot Crandell, Oorney Hobcrman, Nolhan pleased as the adults. Stanford Lipsey, m o t h e r of . V/elttcft 'Bernard Zcvlti, Mrs, Atie O'nsbury, Esther Parents at Same Site Ueb Klperftitt 7S»i birMiduy, M r i , Sot Lewis Janet Gail. Mr. and Mrs. Harry OuQoff 50th wedciino anniversary, Mr. and Present at the program were Mrs. Louis Oernsteln (Counc)l Qlufls, lo.) recovery, Harry Sloler, marriaae of Goldman Presents Flag parents who in their childhood, FAr. and Mrs, William Wasserkrug Mr. Goldman presented the attended the first Jewish FederMe»*n, ond Mme? Louis Kulak ofsky/Morloii Richard* .,..* 60lh wedding anniversary, Mr, and Mrs. Abe Goldstein ation sponsored camp in l!W9 Esther K. Newman flag to SusM n , Poul Berirt*eln ?5th wedding anniversary of Mr. ond Mrs. Laior Kaplan, at practically the same site: an Rips, urging the continuation Recovery, Michael Krome, and on next Sunday, some of of Federation camp tradition. Mrs, Wiiliom Levey, Gratefulness (or tate return their children will be among ol Mr. ond Mrs, Paul Veref, In accepting the camp flag Hoppy trip (or Mr, and those going off to the first per- from Mr. Goldman, Susie, deMrs. Nathan L. Noaa. iod of the new camp. M i l l Johanna Kovimonn , wedding anniversary, Mr, and clared "This [lag which is the Me, David Kaufniann (Grand Island, Ncbr.) Richard Goldman, a 1939 standard for the Esther K. NewMcsirs. ond Mmei, Julius Abrohnm-oo, Tdword t . Brodkey, William Frelden, Melvln VMK\n< Leo Milder, pnif Camper, spoke before the gathman camp is more than that to Roienblotf, Henry Rubin (Kearney, H^br.), I.eo vVoxeiil«rfl, Mrocl. Ros« Fr«idcn, Cdna Lul1l»0y David Sherering with his son, John a 1903 me—it is also a symbol repre*nan, Fan 5hermon . . , , SQIh wedding onnlversory, Mr, and Mrs, Camper at his side. iscuiore Shennon senting Jewish Camp tradition recovery, Mrs. A. Glnsburo, Mox Speaking for the prospective and I'm grateful I can attend Loshiniky (Lincoln, Ncbr.), t. ? lotkln Dr. ond M r i . A. A. Steinberg recovery, Mrs Pool Goldstein campers who are part of this a camp as lovely as this- one Mr, and Mrs. Fred KwrUmon, Mrs. Stella Robinson, Miss "Chain of Tradition" was Susan and proud to be a part of the Harriet Norwich recovery, CrJword 1, Konbr, Mrs. Arvln Cohen Mr, ond M r i , M, Krupltnky, Mrs. i. K Ftamm (Bnafv^ood, Rips, whose mother, Mrs. Nor- Jewish Camp life tradition." U. y.) recovery Mrs. Mollle Milder Mr and Mn, Fred Kurtrmon, Mrs. Rose Clnsburn recovery, .Mrs. Osflwr Works man D. Rips was a former sixfAr, ond Mrs, Harry Goldberg recovery, Robbl M, M. Pollakof/ Tribute lo Robert Koopcr time camper at various other Mr. Ond Mrs, Philip Rfngle, Dr. ond AAri. A. A. Sfclnberu . . . « , . recovery, Mrs, Sam Pollack Me»sr*. ond Mmes, Arlhur A. Cohn, Harry Duflolf recovery, Mrs. Aaron Rlpj, sites. Her other daughter, CathMr. Nogg gg ppaid tribute to the Harry Truslin Messrs. ortd MTICS. David Orfco//, Philip Rinole, Dr, ortd erine, will also attend this year, late Robert H. Kooper, former Mr«. A. A. Slelnberg recovery, Max Scheuermann Susie told the gathering "that Presdient of the Jewish FederM l " Horricll Horwlch, Mrs, Stella Robinson recovery, Mrs H Wishnol • (Lincoln, Hebr,) twenty-five year's ago my ation, and original Campsite Mr. ond M r j , Arthur A. C o h n . . . . . . . recovery, M r i . Sum Weinbera, Ktrshenboum boys J
Mr. ond Mrs. Leo Waxcnbcrg, Mr, ond M r i , Paul veret
*>t...., recovery, Leonard LulJbeg , , . tribute paid by the American Legion to Roy C, Feltmon, recovery, Mary Kobby
Special Contributions Dallas, Tex. (JTA)—The role of Jewish Federations in providing leadership to American J e w i s h communities for the tasks of building Judaism and strengthening American democr a c y was analyzed here this week by Philip Bernstein, executive director of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare New York fJTA)—The Nation- Centers' Senior High Council Funds, Mr. Bernstein, speaking at the al Jewish Welfare Board report- asking that smoking privileges ed that (because smoking is con- be broadened. The Council was 52nd annual meeting of the Jewsidered harmful for young peo- asked-to prepare a program on ish Welfare Federation of Dallas, said that American Jewry ple, a ban on smoking was instituted for the 2,200 teenage mem- the pros and cons of smoking. could meet its "unpredecented bers of clubs meeting at the Alter a consideration Of the find- responsibilities overseas only as Jewish Community Centers As- ings presented at the program, we build a strong Jewish comit was decided that smoking is munity here." American Jewry sociation of St. Louis. has made "progress in numThe new ruling was adopted "a harmful habit" which young- bers," he told the dinner meetas a result of a petition by the sters should not develop, and ing but there was "grave conthe Centers' board ruled against cern over the quality of what teenagers smoking on the Cen- we do." He cited as an example ters' property or at Center func- of unsolved problems that of "dropouts" of Jewish children tions. from Jewish schools "after only a year or two, or after Bar Memliers of the Golden Age Mitzvah." Less than ten per cent Club have given 150 Prayer of Jewish high-school age chilBooks to the Esther K, Newdren receive "formal Jewish inman Camp. struction w h e n they need it Vienna (WNS)—A Jewish Cen- most" in the United States, he The books are specially preter is being constructed on the added. pared for use in camps. ' site of a synagogue that had been razed by the Nazis in 1938. Shortage of Teachers The building to cost $480,000 He said the Jewish communKBON Radio 1490 Presents will be used as an education ity must niafce up shortages in "Message of Israel" center for Jewish youth. teachers, standard supervision, Sun. June 3O.at 10 p.m. high schools and lay leadership Program ' "MAN OF THE YEAK" for more effective Jewish educa,"Israel—Ttie Place and Its tion. Mr, Bernstejn also stressed Washington (WNS)—The . NaPeople" that while Jews enriched the tional Council of Young Israel Speaker presented its "Man of the Year" American s o c i e t y , "we must Rabbi James A. Wax, award to Meyer Feldman, Dep- also help remove its patholTemple Israel, uty Special Counsel to President ogies." He said that half of hosMemphis, Tenn. pital beds In the United Statea Kennedy.
St. Loyis Jewish Centers Ban-. .Smoking
Golden Agers Present Prayer Books to Camp
Center on Former Synagogue Site
of the Jewish Community a s Neb. in the presence of more
C h a i r m a n who gave so unstintingly of himseU and Ms time to preparing the way for the new camp. Elmer Gross, Camp Development Committee Chairman, described the problems encountered in the building of the camp and turned over the camp keys to Arthur H. Goldstein Jewish Federation President. Mr. Goldstein stressed the continuity of the camp program for some 25 years. .. , Mr. Goldstein announced the gift of $10,000 was made to the camp by the Jewish Federation of Lincoln, Neb. Representatives from various Nebraska comunities attended the dedication. Harry Trustin, a former Federation p r e s i d e n t and now President oi the Orr.aha City Council, brought greetings from the city of Omaha. Edward D. Brodkey, Chairman of the Esther K. Newman Camp committee, spoke on the program and the potential ou. the new site. Speaks for Newman Family Calvin M. Newman, as eldest son, spoke on behalf of the Newman family. Paul Veret, Executive Director of the Jewish Federation, reviewed the events which led to the establishment of the Esther K. Newman camp as a m e m o r i a l to her. He also stressed the camp as a new link in the chain of Federation services. Rabbi Benjamin Groner of Be,th Israel Synagogue oilered the benediction and camp blesswere filled with mentally ill per- ing. Cantor Emil Berkovits led sons and that American Jewry the audience in the singiug ot must help to find the causes the Star Spangled Banner. and to prevent and cure such Mrs. Harry Sidman, president illness. He added "we are doing it. Jewish agencies are in the of the Federation of J e w i s h . forefront in dealing with emo- Womens Clubs, was in charge tionally disturbed children in of refreshments. Assisting her imaginative experiments in fos- at the refreshment table were ter homes, g r o u p homes and Mmes. Arthur H. Goldstein, Milton R. Abrahams, Elmer Gross hospitals." and Ernest A, Nogg, New Approach However, he added, a new approach was needed for the aged, reporting that 40 percent of the aged in Jewish institutions in the United States were mentally London (JTA) — Groups of disturbed, a condition he said Russian rocket e x p e r t s have was "not inevitable." In recent been arriving in Egypt recently years, the approach has changed along with considerable quancompletely in the philosophy of tities of Russian anti-aircraft J e w i s h homes for the aged. weapons and air-to-air missiles, "The institution is now for the the London Daily telegraph corsick instead of the well." respondent reported here from The expansion of leisure also Beirut. posed problems, he told the din- He said that the rocket exner meeting, noting that "in our perts included men shifted from lifetime, the work week has Cuba. He spoke of a new Rusbeen reduced successively from sian agreement to provide aid 54 to 37 hours. Is it a blessing to Egypt, and that it could be or a curse?" Jewish community expected that the number and centers, he said, were grappling size ot Russian rockets going to with the problem of trying to Egypt would increase. create persons capable of using He reported that Egypt was the new leisure constructively known to already have Jovst Rusand creatively." sian-equipped launching s i t e s Cooperation with Community while several squadrons of Rus'• "We have not ghettoized our sian MIG-21 jet fighters have concern for health and welfare," b e e n equipped with air-to-air he added. "We apply this to the missiles serviced by R u s s i a n entire community." He c i t e d technicians. A Russian naval Jewish federation cooperation mission is training Egyptians ia with united funds, community the use of Soviet-built Komarchests and councils of social class missile-launching ships, bo added. : agencies. -
Egygrf Receiving Soviet Missiles