tfEBKASKA STATE H T ^ - T C V . SOCIET*
•pro. 1 1 1964
Vol. XI.SH—No. 16
l'llLilicatiON Office, lORNu. Mth St. Omaha, Nebiarika, Fiityne 3i'i-lr>i»t>
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A Tribute on His 50th Birthday
Avraham Harman Avraham Harman was born in London in 19M, the son of a Rabbi of Eastern European origin. As a student at Oxford University during the thirties, Avraham Harman was known as a dynamic youth, with oratorical and organizational ability. He frequented Zionist meetings, conferences and discussions. In 1935 "Abe" Harman visited Israel for the first time, and in 19:J9, after graduating from Oxford, came to settle there. He was sent by the Zionist Organization to Johannesburg, South Africa to serve as Secretary-General. While there, he married Zina Stern, a native of i^ondon. Upon their return to Israel, the couple settled in Jertu salem. As head of the Jewish Agency's Overseas Youth department, Harman initiated the drataiatic idea that Jewish youth visit Israel for several months, to be imbued with the spirit of the land. Because ot Harman's inspiration, this movement has developed from a few individual visits, to yearly pilgrimages of thousands of boys and girls from the United States, England and Western Europe. Many of them return again and again, and a significant proportion finally settle in Israel. With the founding of the State of Israel in 19-19, Avraham Harman was appointed head of the Government Information Agency. In a short time he won the sympathy of foreign correspondents and the local press. In 1949 he was named Consul General in Montreal. A year later he became head of the Israel Press Office in New York, and Advisor to the Israel delegation to the United Nations. He then was elevated to the post of Consul General at New York City. As Consul General, his service was marked by unusual success. He quickly earned the reputation as nil understanding man of integrity and an expert in Jewish public affairs. He often acted as liaison between various Jewish groups and endeavored to interpret to them Israel's problems and policies. Upon his return to Jerusalem, Avraham Harman served as a director of the Jewish Agency. Here too'-he was marked as a man of imagination and devotion to the concepts of a Jewish State and its realities. Since 1950, Harman has been serving as Israel's ambassador to the United States, where he" continues his devoted service. The Israel Foreign Office values his work highly. He is known as a diplomat who can maintain calm thinking in critical situations—a trait of importance in any statesman. Avraham Harman has spent 15 faithful years in foreign service, and looks forward to returning to Israel. It is felt that his many years of experience has equipped him to be a valuable addition to the governmental body of Israel upon his return. . To Avraham Harman on his 50th birthday, a heartfelt "Mazeltov." May the next 50 years be as successful as were the first! (Adopted front "Hadoor" American Hebrew v/eskly, by Pabbt Mlcrioel Senders)
Reception for Rabbi Karzen Rabbi Jay M. Karzen cf S'naS Israel Synagogue, Council Bluffs, wiil be honored at a "dessert supper" Sunday, December 20 at 8 p.m. at the Synagogue. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Meyerson, Council Bluffs Israel Bond chairmen announced that Rabbi Karzen will be feted by his congregants and friends of the Bonds lor Isrsc! drive in this area. He Wilt be cited by the National Israel Bond Organization for "his dedicated and devoted service to the local Jewish community and'the welfare of the State of Israel." A representative of the Bond Organization will present - n special.award. Rabbi" Karzen r e c c n 11 y returned from an extensive tour of Israel,. where he was received by government leaders. He was shown visible evidence of the growth and progress of the Jewish state—progress made possible by Israel Bond investment's' in America. • Since his return from Israel, Rabbi Karzen has been lecturing before many Christian and Jewish groups throughout Iowa on "the maintenance of demo< cratic standards in the government of Israel; and the relationship of Americans, through financial assistance, in the development of the Jewish Nation,"
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His Excellency, Avraham Harman, Israel's Ambassador to the United States will be honored.by the Omaha 1Jewish community at the Israel Bond Dinner, Sunday, December IS aj Schirnmel's India' '.' . s Inn. A 6 p.m. cocktail reception will precede the 7 p.m. dinner.
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United Nations N. Y. UTA)— The-United Nations Security Council held its sixth session this week on the Israeli-Syrian clash of November 13 and adjourned without taking action. The session featured a stern denunication of Israel by the Soviet representative, N. T. Fedcrenko, who charged that Israel undertook "provocative actions" leading to the chain of events placing the issue before the Security Council. He asserted that Israel committed a "massive violation of • Syrian "airspace" when it sent jets in to attack Syrian gun and tank positions Wiiic'i were shelling Israeli vtl* lages in the border area, He ac-
Eshkol Displeased With Debate in Security Council
leral chairman of Ihe Greater Omaha Israel Bond campaign 'srael's brilliant: diplomat and statesman, will be: one of the •asions in the memory of the community." to the labor of propagating the idea of a Jewish State, and since its establishment in 1948, has helped mold and shape Israel. We hope that Omaha Jewry will be out in large numbers to greet this outstanding Israeli," Mr. Marks emphasized. Bonds Reclaim Israel In speaking of the Bond campaign, Mr. Marks o b s e r v e d , "Today Israel requires continued constructive aid through Israel Bonds to help her economic development, and to absorb immigrants who are entering daily in large numbers. The purchase of Israel Bonds will enable Israel to complete reclamation plans for the Negev, the desert region in the south of Israel." "A Stable Nation" Stressing the role of Omaha Jewish women in the bond campaign, Mrs. Sam L. Katzman, Women's Division Chairman noted that seven Omaha women will be honored as "Women of
Valor" at the dinner, in recognition of their achievements in Israel Bond Sales. They are: Mmes. Ben Gershun, Morris Grossman, Sam L. Katzman, J. Harry Kulakofsky. Isidor Levinson, Sam Rifkin and Samuel N. Wolf. "Omaha Jewish women have demonstrated that they understand the role of Israel Bonds hi enabling Israel to become the most stable nation in the Middle East" said Mr. Katzman. "More than one million refugees have been absorbed into Israel since the creation of the state. The Israel Bonds Development Program has made that possible."
cused Israel of "deliberately planning and implementing aggression on a large scale against Syria." COMAY REPLIES . Mr. Comay said "It is discouraging, when a small nation appeals to the Security Council, to find a representative of a great power, a permanent member of this Council, acting more as counsel for one party rather than as judge. We repudiate absolutely the Soviet Union's contention that we were responsible for the incident on November 13 or that we are responsible for the general situation hi the area." Referring to Uie fact that Mr. Federcnko had charged Israel with following a "strategic doctrine" ot conflict, Mr. Comay said: "What happened was not
a result of any mythical strategic doctrine on our part. We want peace and until peace is achieved, we want the right to live." APPEAL BY STEVENSON Ambassador Stevenson told the Council that it must concentrate now upon pacification rather than blame. "We in the Council," said Mr. Stevenson, "cannot dictate peace. We can only recommend, urge, plead. We urge both sides hereafter to submit complaints to the UNTSO rtfther than to start shooting." It): Council, he said, should endorse Gen. Bull's proposals for an independent resurvey of portions of the disputed Israel-Syrian border "because upon the success of limited surveys depends more general tranquility."
SUNDAY NOON IS THE DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS FOR THE ISRAEL BOND DINNER. Reservations cail be made until noon, Sunday, December 13, by calling 311-1177 or 553-0585.
All entries for the annual Dr. Abe Greenberg Writing contest must be in by Tuesday, December 15. The contest for grade through high school students is Tel Aviv, (JTA)—Premier Levl sponsored by the J.C.C. to stimu- Eshkol told an Israel Press late the writing talents of the luncheon that there was a "basic (The Dr. Philip Sher Jewish Home for the Aged acknowlege3 local youth. disadvantage to Israel in the the following memorials and donations.) United Nations peacekeeping The subject of this year's con?n Memory of " test4is: "A Giant of Jewish Lit- machinery' in-the Middle East, Donor erature" — compositions about in that the same yardstick was Mr. aid M r i . William skolnick , Abraham Cooper and Mr». Philip Rlnale. Mrs. Fred Kurliman and Peretz, Slip lorn Aleichem or used for the attacker and the Mr. Charles, Mrs. Stella Robinson, Mitt Harriet Harwich ..Louis Froom victim. Mr. and Mrs. Irvln Snennan • " . . . ; : . . . ; . . . . . . M r s . Edllh l _ « w Zangwill. Messrs. and Mmes. Harry DuBoff, Irvln Sherman, Commenting on the IsraelLength of compositions is opMiss BealriM Sommer Esther Llebov/ltt Messrs and Mmei. Uuls E. Llpp, Ray R. Simon . . . . . M r s . Fannie London tional; handwritten or typed en- Syria debates in the Security Messrs. and Mmes. David HaPin and lamlly, Philip Rlnale, Earl E. Taylor, Mrs. Gertrude Kurliman tries are acceptable. Entries will Council, the Premier said that and Charles, Mrs. Siella Robinson, Miss Harriet Horwlcti Isadora Plotkln be judged by a panel of profes- Israel could not permit attacks Messrs. end Mmes. Arthur A. Cahn, Nothnn Horwich, on its settlements or agree that Nathan L. Noag, Irvln Sherman, Milton Yudelson, sional writers. All contestants Mrs Robert Kooper, Miss 8ealrlce Sommer David Ros«fl. "• . will receive engraved gold-leaf topographic advantages should Mr and MM. Paul Sur^ntky, AArl. Fred Kurtirnnn 'and Charles, M r i . stella.Roblnson, Miss Hornet „ , , . . , . • ' » certificates. Winners in each of . give attackers immunity from Horwich, Miss Belle Horftlch ....Bertha Schwjrti "our active defense." Many SyMessrs and Mmes. David Greenbero, William Skolnick Harry SchwarUbera; three divisions, grade, junior Messrt.' and Mmej. Louis E. Ulpp. Irvln Sherman, high and high schw!, will re- rian gun positions on the northRoy R Simon, Milton Yudelson .....Lottie Slegel ern border are at a higher level Messrs. and mm,. A.II-.ur A. C : M , Natten L. N~!!3. • ... • ceive trophies. Milton Yudelson -. « wwi than nearby Israeli territory. Mrs. Robert Kooper, Miss Beatrice Sommer Bm Sombers Bemamln Woldman, Mrs. Mable Jones, Leoro Oden Hyiflan Slrtn He said that the difference Mrs. Messrs. and Mmes. Abe Cotin. PhlHp Rlngle, Mrs. Ann Rollman Mary sioller between the initial attack on an Mr. and Mrs. William Skolnick '. • Rose Zollatuctwn Israel patrol- on November 13 In Honor o f and later on peaceful settle- Donor ments by the Syrians and "that M r ond Mrs. Irvln Sherman. recovery, Mrs. Dave Brodkey College stu'dents home for:va- of our defense" should have Mr and Mrs. Paul Verel ^........wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Arlhur A. Cohn Messrs. and Mmct. Manuel Kruplnsky, Harold Pollock birthday, Heva Gerellck cation will be guests of the Uni- been .clear to various represent- Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pollack ......recovery, Irvina H e r w j versity Club at a homecoming atives at the United Nations. Mr. tmd Mr». MUlon Yuoeison ,.... recovery, Mrs, Mary Kubby and Mmes. Arlhur Goldstein, Nalhan L. , party Sunday, December 27, 7 Under the cover of "false equal- Mossrs Hoao, Irvln Sherman, MUlon Yudelson, Mrs. Jot ' ,„..._. •••••• • ' 8 l h blrlhday, Hvmle Milder p.m. at the Ranch Bowl. ity," he told the luncheon, the M r . Greenbero Mr." Millor. Yudelson 25th wtddlno annlverasry, Mr. ond Mrs. Larry PlaltneT Plans for the evening include United Nations hesitates to con- Mr. and and Mrs. Willlom Skolnick .....recovery, Mrs..Marvin S t A n Mr. and Mr«, Irvln Sherman recovery, Mrs. Abe Schloff folksinging,, an informal social demn the attacker. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Yudelson birthday, Samuel stcinoerj hour, dancing and refreshments. He noted that the Russians • The University Club is spon- • had supported the Arabs in the Special Contributions sored by the Center for colleg- disputes even though it was the Mrs. Roto G Llnsmon Crl iates and young adults in the Soviet Union which recently pro- Mrt. Som Som Greenberg Yerreit, Lena GneenfB Greeng Mr . MOK M meanton m Syrwppd area, all of whom are invited to posed that no international prob- M lem should be solved by force. attend this special party. K\^^^
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