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Center Activities for Eveiyone For further information on the following activities and programs call the Jewish Community Center's Activities Ollite, 34M3C6.
Live Jewish Theater Here the 22nd Mort Freeman and a cast of three other performers, all outstanding in the Jewish theater, will present an evening of humor, songs and sketches at the Jewish Community Center's Auditorium Saturday, February 22. Acclaimed by audiences throughout .the world, Mort Freeman is recognized as a singer who presents the songs of his people to the hearts of tiis people. His rich baritone voice has been heard on television and radio and he has appeared as soloist in New York's important concertJialls. During his many concert tours throughout the world, Freeman has assembled an impressive repertoire of songs which he performs in more than a dozen languages. His recordings of Israeli folk songs are the most popular of their kind. The H:30 performance of the group, sponsored locally by the Jewish Community Center and the load branches of the Workmens Circle, is under the chairmanship of Max Crounse. The free evening performance will also feature a musical playlets Mordecai Gebirtig—The Singer of His People. More Can JJe Accepted In Classes ' Additional participants in Center sponsored classes in Dog Obedience Training and a Heal Estate Course for adults can be accommodated. The class for dogs and their owners meets Sundays at '2:30 with special instruction being given by an experienced dog trainer and kennel'owner. The fee for the scries of classes is •$!>, with participants being accepted in this Sunday's class. The real estate class starts on February 2'i, meeting a series of 10 sessions, prepares adults for taking the Nebraska State Real .Estate License Examinations. Real estate law, principles and practices of real estate sales and appraisals and elements of real estate management are covered in the intensive course. Registration for the real estate course should be made in advance with a fee of $10 being charged for the series. Other Children's Activities Opening V\t A Sunday afternoon crafts club and program, coin club, science club, tumbling and gymnastics classes and a puppet theater workshop are among the new activities being opened up for youth participation at the Center, Additional groups open to youths include the Center Dance Band which meets for rehearsals each Sunday under professional direction, a stamp club, swimming team competition and training plus learn to swim classes. 1
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\l" ' ... and a better Ameri... t<ft" doing so." Associate Justice Arthur Goldberg of the U. S. Supreme Court told more than 200 key leaders from Jewish communities throughout the country assembled here at the two-day National Inaugural Conference of the UJA. He spoke at a dinner tonight at the Mayflower Hotel where the conference opend this morning to launch th H)64 UJA campaign'which is seeking to raise this year a total of $105,000,001) of which $(>!),000.000 will be for the regular budget and $:!(>.000.000 for a Special Fund devoted entierly to aidii 5 the continued large movement of immigrants to Israel and their absorption there. At tonight's dinner, contributions totaling $17,!!5f).000 were announced in initial gifts. A gift of $100,000 to the Women's Division of the UJA of Greater New York was announced by Mrs, Herbert II. Lehman, in memory of her husband, the late Governor and U. S. Senator from New York. In her message to the conference. Mrs. Lehman pointed out that her husband "had been associated with the Joint Distribution Committee, a beneficiary agency of the UJA, since its inception and was deeply involved and concerned with its humanitarian work." She expressed the hope that her J!)(i) (Continued on Page 4)
It was announced today by Max Lishinsky. J. Milton MarMrs. A. D. Frank, Chairman of golin, Herman Mcrnsleen, Hy the Federation Women's Day Gendler and David Platt. Pouring tea will be: Mmes. Program, to be presented March JO. at I p.m. at Beth Israel Syn- Albert Rimmerman, Harold Zeagogue, that tlie entertainment linsky, Jake Wine, Bernard Goldfor the day will be presentrd by strom, Seymour Abranis, Leo Penny and Joe Aronson, inter- Eiscnslatt, Sam Katzman, Sam Irving Shapiro, M. M\ nationally famous »olk singers. Kiaver, Poliakoff, Justin Manvitz, Milton The Aronsons have performed Nearenbcrg, I. M, Libennan and all over the w irld and have an Louis Witkin. extremely engaging style. All Working on organization disthose who have seen them per- plays will be Mrs. Robert Coopform have been full of praise er. Chairman, Mmes. Marvin for their talent. Kohel, Melvin Hurwich, Sam Mrs. Frank also announced Stone, Ed Malashock, Melvin the following committees and Weiss, Jack Frilich and Harold their chairmen. Sobcl. In charge of arrangements: Mrs. R o b e r t Rosen is in Mrs. Nathan Marcus. Assisting charge of publicity for the event. Mrs. Marcus are Mmes. Dave Mrs. Frank stressed the fact Beber. John Winsten, Norman that all women are urged to Lincoln, Marlon Somberg. Ed- save March 10 for this outstandward Levinson. Jtobert Colin. ing social event, With the world Gilbert Aronoff, Jay Stoler, Ru- famous folk singers, Penny and bin Ratner, Dave Hahn, MauJoe Aronson, providing the enrice Katzman, Nntlmn Kaplan, tertainment, the afternoon will Eugene Cooper. A, II. Marcus, be OIK.! to remember
Have ffeofenanfiy Harold Bordy, Vice President of the Omaha Jewish Youth Council has announced plans for a Hootenanny to be held at the Center Sunday. March 1, at 2:-'!0 in the Auditorium. Chairmen for this event are Phyllis Lclchook. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Lclchook and John Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney L. Ostcn. Featured acts in this program will be announced in subsequent issues of the Jewish pross.
Preparations for the Federation Women's Day program, to be presented March 10 are well under way. Mvs. A. D. Frank (standing left) is shown with the rest of her' committee. Standing (left to right) Mrs. Frank, chairman, Mmes. Nathan Marcus and David Halm. Seated: (left to right) Mmes. Albert Rimmerman, Harold 7.iTmsl;y, 1. M. Liberman and Harry Sidman.
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Center Publications Available Two additional weeks have been added on to the 1904 sumDifferent publications on various subjects are available from the Center's Activities Department. A kit on major foreign policy mer season of resident campconsiderations, not covered in presently available books, titled ing, Edward D Great Decisions—19C4 prepared by the Foreign Policy AssociaBrodkey, Chair tion, is one such popular publication. This kit sells for $1.50. man of.the JewTwo publications on Passover have been prepared and will ish Federation's be mailed out shortly to those requesting them. The Passover Eshter K, Newmaterial, which includes one booklet on the holiday, home deco- man Camp Com ration hints, plus material for children and menu suggestions, and mi t t e e , a n another booklet which gives a home guide to celebrating the eve- n o u n c e d this ning meals. Costs to cover the charge of printing and mailing. week. Children 1 from seven; Helfred Businessmen's Club to Be Started through f i f teen A luncheon and discussion club ior retired business men only, years of age wll is being formed because' "of demand and interest, it was annow be able to M r nounced this week by Joseph Rhdinowski, President of the Senior e i g h t full - Brodkey Citizens club sponsored by the Council of Jewish Women and the have weeks of summer c am p i n g Center. , available to them, while last Retired businessmen, who still retain an interest in the busiseason six weeks was the length ness world or current politics, are welcome to join the group, of the camping season. Radinowskj commented. Those interested in joining are requested The additional two weeks sesto call the Center Activities Office, 342-1366. sion, Brodkey stated, is to alA Senior Citizens Achievement Group, to develop part time low more youngsters to attend employment for retired individuals, is also being considered for development, Radinowski said. • camp, as last season campers had to be refused with the camp Other Courses lo Be Offered • being at capacity for all sessions. Other courses being developed for adults include a special photography course, beginning and advanced painting classes a» This summer the camping seasmall boat course in operation and maintenance, plus A course ' son will start June 22 and run in patio cookery. t h r o u g h August 10, Brodkey .
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Music for Threepenny Kxceptionul Keccntly Mare BliUstein lamented, "I wish I had written The Threepenny Opera. But since I merely translated it into English and adapted it for American audiences. I can come right out and say freely the work is u miracle, a phenonmenon, a shining landmark in the history of the musical theater." "The Threepenny Opera," to be produced in five performances by the Center's Resident Theater starting March 3. features the masterful, syncopated scoring of Kurt WeiH. The music has an interesting, curious and appealing lilt with permeating plaintiveness, combining the oompah of the German beer hall and the new American jazz with the classical dissonance of a disoriented world, staled a recent press release jn a New York paper commenting on its seven year off.Broadway run. "The Threepenny Opera," to be presented to Omaha audiences for the first time, features a cast of over 20, and tells a rowdily, raucous, uproaringly amusing story through the eyes of beggars, thieves, and corrupt officials. The production will feature sets and costumes designed by Mrs. Harold Gifford. choreography by Einaleen Skinner, musical direction by Mary I.evine and overall direction by Al DiMauro. Tickets for the production are in limited supply for each performance with tickets being said at Brandeis and the Jewish Community Center. Arlene Fredericks is in charge of ticket sales. A capacity audience is expected for each performance.
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said, a large enrollment has already been accepted from former campers. Campers may now register for either two, four, six or eight weeks with early registration b e i n g recommended because of the unusually high interest in the resident camp. Further information and particulars on the Esther K. Newman Camp and its program may be obtained by calling the Camp Office at 342-13G6.
Day Camp Registers Counselors at Center
Applications are now being accepted for positions of Counselor and assistant counselor for the Jewish Community Center Day Camp to be held this summer. Those interested in Staff roles are asked to stop into the Center Day .Camp- Office or in the Youth Activities office where they may fill out application forms, or they can -call Dik Weiiier, Center Day Camp Director.
Esther K. Newman Camp Season Dates 1st Session—2 Weeks—June 22-July a 2nd Session—2 Weeks—July 6-July 19 !ird Session—2 Weeks—July 20-August 2 4th Session—2 Weeks—August 3-August l(i Season Kates Other Omahans Areas Two Weeks .'. $100 $115 Four Weeks ...$200 $230 Six Weeks $300 .$345 Eight Weeks .. $400 $460 Campers may be registered ior two. four, six or eight weeks:
American Nazi Arrested in Indiana South Bend, Ind. (JTA)—An American Nazi organizer was held in solitary confinement today after he was arrested last night on charges of preaching hatred. Alexander De Fields, a 25-yeaf-old ex-c 0 n v i e t, was charged with violating a 1M7 Indiana law forbidding trafficiiug in hate.