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To the Omrtlia Jewish Coninuinify: "With t h e approach of the New Year, the active Philanthropies Campaign for 1961 is Hearing conclusion. "It. has taken a tremendous amount of work and effort on tile part of many people who have cooperated with me; and Die generosity of (he entire community to make the campaign achievements possible." "I am deeply grateful to the hundreds of workers in all campaign divisions who shared in the important task of raising the necessary funds. I am most appreciative of the help and assistance of the chairmen, co-chairmen, and captains in the several campaign divisions who shared the direction and responsibilities of the campaign with me." "All that remains tofoedone is the E. XI. Brodbcy r e d e m p t i o n of the remaining unpaid pledges. Listed here are the many agencies and institutions which are urgently in need of our funds!" "Before the year ends, I make this special appeal for the payment of pledges which will enable us to carry on our most urgent activities and programs. All of Us must share this responsibility." "To all of you I extend sincere thanks and my very best wishes for 1965. EDWARD D. BROOKE Y, Chairman 1964 Philanthropies Campaign
'Biological Suicide' Threatens Survival of American Judaism
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The "fantastic rate" at which American Jews have taken on the culture of the majority, plus a high rate of intermarriage and EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of three articles to appear a low rate of fertility, pose grave threats to the survival of a JewIn response to a letter signed ish community in this country, according to Dr. Mordechai Kaplan by Rabbis Brooks, Groner and in the Jewish Press based on interviews with Mr. Robert Feinberg his recent trip abroad with Mrs. Feinberg. and Dr. Marshall Sklares. " Kripke, a meeting of parents of following This is not a travelogue. The usual "places to see" account ol Dr. Kaplan, founder of the Re- • — Bar and Bas Mitzvah children a trip has been deliberately omitted. This is one man's observaconstructionist movement, said hoped'for was to contain it at for the years 196 -OK, was held Jew from Omaha, Nebraska—as he meets and speaks that the Jewish people was in the present level. Wednesday, December 16 at tions—a with individual Jews in Moscow, Russia. danger of "succumbing to the Beth El Synagogue. 'Biological Suicide' kiss pi death," the modern cliOver 50 parents attended the He called "biological suicide" mate of democracy and naturalmeeting to discuss and evaluate A Visit to the Moscow Synagogue the greatest and least-discussed ism in which American Jews are There is but one synagogue nor to offer contributions to any threat to Jewish survival, add- the current mode of social parbeing Integrated. ties hosted by the Bar/Bas Mitz- still open for the 325,000 Jews in individuals. We were, however,, He suggested education, eth- ing that almost all American vah child. Moscow. Finding it was not a permitted to make a monetary nical power, and reorganization Jews believed in the small famSince the group, consisting of of Jewish life and thought, to ily but "nobody talks about it." members of all three congrega- simple matter. Tour guides and contribution in a metal box for 1 strengthen the cohesiveness of "There is a conspiracy of si- tions met oil a voluntary basis cab drivers seemed reluctant to the up-keep of the synagogue. * lence," he maintained, "because include a ^yna-r^y "We were not permitted to sit the Jewish people. He called for with no legislative powers, no with the congregation during tlis efforts to unity Jews and the. we arc all engaged in it except policy decisioiis were made. gogue visit on i'"* a very small segment of the the Moscow Urn- I service. We were seated in a Jewish religion across the lines There was. however, a concenof denominational differences. Orthodox community." He called sus of agreement in many areas. e r a r y . Finally, CjiSJ ~-r> "wgrpgated section of the synagogue." the location was **•"' I V . '•We Jews must Inaugurate an the synagogue one of the main Parties Defined r e v e a l e d . Mr. ecumenism of our own" he said. hopes for Jewish survival, but Unscheduled Interviews in a different form than the traIntermarriage The parties discussed were Feinberg makes "All of my formal requests for ditional synagogue. defined as "boy-girl gatherings, the following rethe opportunity to interview Dr. Sklare, director of rein homes or public facilities, in- port of the visit some of the Jews in Russia had search at the American Jewish volving social dancing for 7th "We attended been denied. During the coursa Committee, catalogued specific and 8th grade children." There t h e S a b b a t h of my synagogue visit however, ways by which American Jewry was a general feeling that while m o r n i n g servI managed to speak briefly with might disappear, and warned some kind of celebration might ices. The congrefour of the members of the conthat the rate of acculturation by be appropirate, the nature of gation was made gregation. We conversed in YidJews has proceeded much more these parties were, in most up of some 400 men—no women. dish. Each of the four men had rapidly among Jews than among United Nations, N.Y. OTA)— cases, too sophisticated for this Most of these men were over an incredible tale to tell." any other group in the United Religious Freedom? The Arabs suffered a setback age group. In addition, there age 60. There was little evidence States. . Yiddish, he said, was dropped this week in their Security Coun- was a general agreement that of any religious observance by The first old gentleman said more rapidly by Jews than any cil demand for condemnation of these youngsters were attending the younger generations of Rus- that the distance from his hom» mother tongue'by other groups. Israel, as a result of the Nov. 13 too many parties. sian Jews." to this one remaining synagogue, The high rate of intermarriage, border clash between Syria and "We were advised by the necessitated a three-hour walk Majority against parties lie asserted, was a major threat Israel. Anti-Israeli censure resoThe majority of the parents Rabbi and the Shammos not to each Shabbos. He told of an inand the most that could be lution introduced by Morocco, present expressed the desire to converse with the congregants, fContinued on Page 3.) was practically ignored because eliminate all parties of this type •; there were obviously no back- involving 7th and 8th grade ers for it. There was unaniAs the Council met for the youngsters. agreement that the numseventh session to d e a l with mous ber and nature of the parties Syria's and Israel's cross-com- should at least be curtailed. plaints, Dey Ould Sidi Baba of Much Discussion Morocco, iiii; only Arab member Washington (JTA)—Proposals Many things were discussed for a nuclear desalting plant of the C o u n c i l , presented his which the United States and Is- draft calling for "severe con- relative to the social patterns of Israel. W h i l e of young teens including parties rael plan to build jointly in Is- demnation" was c e r t a i n of two in synagogues, parties on the rael have beeen submitted by 14 Morocco those of Czechoslovakia Sabbath or Festival holidays, United States engineering firms. votes, Uie Soviet Union, neither of "lights-out" parties at home, the The pilot plant is designed and the Communists states spoke up infusion of non-jewish guests at to determine the feasibility of to back the Moroccan draft, partis, the pressures of conapplication of nuclear energy Informed by the Council presi- forming and parental responsito desalting seawater ecomomident Fermando Ortiz Sanz of Bo- bilities. "tally, livia, that no Council member had requested the floor, Mr. Sidl EARLY DEADLINE KBON RADIO 1400 Presents Baba called for adjournment of Copy for (ho December 31 "Message of Israel" . the. session. Michael S. Comay, issue (or the Press must be Sunday, Dec. 20 at 7:3.0 a.m. Israel's permanent representareceived by noon on WednesDr. Maurice N. Eisendrath tive, told the Council that the day, December 23. Your coPresident, Union of American. Moroccan's view was only an operation In meeting t h i s Hebrew Congregations will View of the visitors section of .the Moscow Synagogue. VUfc Arab echo of Syria's complaint deadline will be appreciated. speak on "Jesus." tors must sit in Uils segregated area, away from the congregation against Israel:
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Wit Published weekly on Friday beginning the last week In August through second week in July by the Jewish Federation of Omaha.
By Barbara Jess I don't make it a hobby of reading statistics. H o w e v er, from what I have read, I do know that many marriages in MRS. ROBERT GERKLICK, Editor v.-hich llit'i t tire "two religions involved, iail. For tins reason I Jim ngain.st interfaith dating. lnterfaith dating can lead to o o ft succession of sorious conseJ i t t e r s fur t h i s c o l u m n >li'mlii be mulled 1" M i s . liiilicrt O r i ' l l i ' k , Kihlr-r, quences: interfaith mar r i a g e, J e w i s h P r e s s , 10) N i n t h '.'oili s t r e e t , Oimiim, N e b r a s k a . All l i i t i n imiM »how writer'> liiiiin.- mill i i d i l i o s . In Kprcliil i n s U i r . n s iiuir.es " I I I be " lljifamily heartache, divided chilheld If requester!. Till- o p i n i o n s i'\|ircsM'<l In t h i s c o l u m n m i - Ihon- <•! t h e dren, .separation, and divorce. letter w r i t e r s o r t h e c d i l u r n n d lines n u l mTOS.-inly e i p i e ^ s Hie (i|iinioit nf t h e O m a h a Je-.vUli Kedei ntkni. In interfaith marriage, someone will have to give up a heri•THANKSGIVING SERVICE^ order to be completely The c o m m e n t by Captain ion on Thanksgiving Day. Ob- tage inNow you can point at the Elise Stern in the Press last viously, others who felt that Hit happy. and tell me that about week on the absence of Thankv service was a waste of elfuri statistics per cent of interfaith marg i v i n g services in the syna- were in the majority. In the 50 riages survive. And I will tell gogues deserves a reply and the years since the discontinuation, you that you'd be foolish to risk scarcely two or three comments thoughtfulness of us all. your married life with those Joint Thanksgiving services of concern have reached me. odds. were held in Omaha for many Few really care. Therefore, I am not in favor years. These services were held I lament the lack of a Thanks- of interfaith dating. Do you feel in rotation at Beth El. Beth Is- giving service. But I also lament interfaith dating is good or bad? rael and Temple Israel; with that attendance at regular wor- Why? each of the Rabbis of those con- ship in our synagogues on Shabgregations alternating as preach- bos and Festivals is something ers. less than laudable! I discount The service was held under the socially compulsive attendthe sponsorship of the Syna- ance at Bar and Bas Mitzvah gogue Council of Omaha and in- celebrations which is. I think, volved not only the c a r e f u l far from an act of piety nnd true preparation of the preacher, but worship. Minneapolis (JTA)—The Minthe composition of a special lit- • I am grateful that Captain nesota Rabbinical Association urgy acceptable to all. Choirs Stern's thoughtfullness impels today urged,parents "to take a were involved and much time her to write as she did. I hope firm stand" against all interand effort was expended on that she and others will one day faith dating and urged Jewish publicity and details to make penetrate to the real heart of youth to date "only within the the service beautiful, appropri- the problem: loss of a Jewish Jewish fold" as part of a proate and impressive. sense of the holiness of God and gram to. reduce the "rising rate of interfaith marriage among Personally, I think those serv- our duty to worship Him. Jews." ices were just that—or could Sidney H. Brooks The association, comprised of have been, had it not been for Rabbi of Temple Israel Orthodox. Conservative and Rethe fact that attendance at the President, Synagogue Council form rabbis, stressed in the services was a disgrace. The Of Omaha statement the growing social matter of continuing the service contacts between Jews and noncame up yearly before the SynJews in lh» American society agogue C o u n c i l . Those who Deaf/is nnd noted that Judaism had alargued for continuation pleaded ways opposed interfaith marlargely on the merits of "com- BEN CANAIt munity relations"—that it would Funeral services were held riage "as a threat to the surnot look well if Jews like others in Chicago Illinois December 15 vival of the Jewish faith." The .statement said a high perdid not worship in formal fash- for Ben Canar, 70 years, former centage of children of interfaith Omahan. were lost to Judaism Survivors are: d a u g h t e r , marriages and that there was a greater freGladys; son, Rucben, both of quency of broken homes among Chicago; brother, Sam Canar of intermarried c o u p l e s than Omaha. among those of common religious backgrounds. The stateISADORE J. I'LOTKIN ment then cited three areas The first edition of the Jewish Funeral services were held where action was needed .to Press was published on ThursNovember 19 for Isadore Plot- cope with the problem: the Jewday, December 16, 1920. Fifteen Jewish business men kin, 74 years, of 1602 North 5«th ish home. Jewish education and "a realistic approach to courtformed a non-profit corporation Street. Survivors are: wife, Rose; son, ship." with the objective of furnishing . . . "a representative organ for Norman; -3 daughters, Mrs. Re- The rabbis said that in homes the various Jewish organizations nee Handleman and Mrs. Mari- where children "experience sinin the city, and a medium with lyn Ginsberg, Omaha, Mrs. Nata- cere religious commitment, conwhich to promote Jewish com- lie Giventer, Des Moines, Iowa; sistent ritual practice and fam9 gntndchildren; brothers, Mor- ily participation in many activimunal activities." Morris Jacobs served as the ton, Melvin and Bernard sister, ties of the Jewish community, first editor of the new publica- Mrs. Rose Freiden, all of Oma- the likelihood of interfaith marriage is reduced.". The rabbis ha. tion. requested all Jewish parents "to reinforce their own commitment to Judaism in order that they may be active participants in the education of their children." THE TIME OF GREEN GIN- tion of the Jew in medieval EuGER by Armstrong King rope, the fable of the "pound of The violent events in Pales- flesh," the Spanish expulsion and line under the British Mandate its effects, and the Elizabethan's form the plot of this extraor- contact with and concept of the dinarily powerful first novel; in- Jew. terwoven with the love story of The author's point of view is a press officer for British pcr- challenging and provocative, but Bonnel and an English Jewish always founded upon evidence journalist. thoroughly documented in his THE ISRAELI - COOKBOOK by Ut Molly Lyons Bar-David THE LONELY YEARS: 1925In. spite of the "not-very-care- 1939 by Isaac Babel fally" tested recipes, this is an This book is essential to an interesting book. It illustrates understanding of Babel's life the great variety in Israel's life and art. It includes hitherto unand people. It is the saga of how published letters from Babel to they brought their own foods his mother and sister, who in and food habits to the melting 1925 had emigrated from Ruspot Israel. ,,., *„..,.... sia and were living In Brussels. The history and folklore of This 14 year file of letters conTh h it many foods makes good reading, tains much new material about It is engrossing to see what hap- Babel's personal life, his marpened to many dishes when they riage, his frir^dship with Gorhad to be reconciled to the Jew- , ky, the manner i^ which he manish kitchen. aged to support bis multitude of SHYLOCK: THE HISTORY OF friends ana relatives, and his A CHARACTER by Hermann passionate love of nature. The letters also convey a sense of Sinsheimer h complex l itlli d This book analyzes the MER- the intelligence and CHANT OF VENICE—as Shake- imagination that created "Red speare wrote it and as it has' Cavalry" and "Odessa Tales." been interpreted by actors and Babel emerges B g from these letcritics. It delineates those his- ters as an impressive figure of torical forces which shaped the generosity and courage. "myth of the Jew" and which, THIS IS JUST A PART OF THE consciously or unconsciously, 10,000 VOLUMES AVAILABLE STEAK HOUSE guided Shakespeare as he cre- IN THE LIBRARY FOR THE Shexaton-Fontenelle ated the character oj Shylock. USE OF THE COMMUNITY. Mrs. A. Zwerling, Librarian These forces include the posiSecond G035 Postage Paid c! Omoho, Utbr. Annual Subscripiicn, S4.OG. Advertising Roles on Application. Publication Oflttc—Kil No. iQih Street, Omuha, Nebr., W-)266.
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(inyle I-(iinai), Freshman "I don't tliink it's a good idea. We .should try to keep Judaism going. It could dissolve if we marry outside of it." John Faiber, Senior Candlclighting: 4:.'!G p.m. "Bad. There's the possibility of intermarriage. There is a les- I!I/I II KL Sabbath eve services begin sor possibility of it if one is not this evening at 11:15 p. m. Rabbi exposed to intt-i dating." Myer S. Kripke will deliver the sermon. Cantor Aaron I. Edgar Diane Epstein, Sophomore and the Choir will render the "1 don't tliink it's bad as long musical portions of the service. as it's.kept on a platonic basis Traditional Sabbath Morning and doesn't get serious." (But what do you, the boy, the couple services begin at U::!0 a.m. The together, and the public consider Family Service is at I0::!() a.m. "platonic" and how do you keep Mincha-Ms'Jiriv wrvir.es will bo held at 4::i0 p.m. it that way?; Sunday morning services begin at it a. m. Services during l'aul Luliftliin, Freshman "It's O.K. as long as those the week are held at 7 a.m. and involved remain good friends." 7 p.m. • • • Janice Friedman, Junior nirrn ISRAEL "If you have no desire to inRabbi Benjamin Groner. Cantordate and don't, then it won't tor E m i 1 Berkovits and the harm you. If you do, it can re- Choir will conduct the late Frisult in either good or bad." day eve services this evening at 8:15 p.m. Traditional Friday Jim Feintccli, Freshman evening services (Kobolas Shab"Bad. I know I wouldn't want bos) begin at 4:40 p.m. lo do it." Shabbos morning services are at 1!:<15 a.m. Junior congregaCarol Jacobson, Senior tion at 10 a.m. Rabbi Groner "Good. It's good to intcrniin- will conduct the Talmud class gel with others. We must learn at 4:30 p.m. Shabbos Minch;i at to get along with others while 4:45 p.m. followed by Sholcsh we're young because we'll have Seudos and Maariv at 5:40 p.m. to when we're older." Sunday morning services beThis question was suggested fi'in tit 9 a.m. followed by breakby many people. Time and space fast and the Rabbi's class in prevented me from getting more Psalms. Daily services are at 7 a. m. opinions than t h o s e printed above. Furthermore, I made no and 4:50 p.m. • » » attempt to get the views of parents. (I'll bet lots of parents have B'NAI JACOB ADAS some pretty strong views too!) So—if there arc- teens pr par- YESHUKON ents who have thoughts on the Friday Mincha at 5 p.m. Satsubject (either way), it's not too urday morning services 8:?>0 late. This column and the "In a.m. Mincha 5 p. in. followed by My Opinion" column will wel- Sholesh Seudos. come further comments on this Sunday morning services at 7 important subject. a.m. Daily services at 0:30 a.m. and 5 p. in.
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All friends and relatives arc Invited lo attend services and reception. KOBERT KinSIIENHAUM The Bar Mitzvah of Robert Kirshenbaum, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Kirshenbaum, will be observed Saturday, December 19, 11:30 a.m. at Temple Israel. ROSAL1N GUSS BARUAKA GUSS The Bas Mitzvah of Rosalin Uuss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, C h a r l e s Guss, and Barbara Guss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Guss, will be observed at Beth El Synagogue Friday, December 25 at 8:15 p.m. and Saturday December 2G at 10:30 a.m.
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Organizations BKTII ISItAEL J'TA BOARD The Board of the Beth Israel School System PTA will meet on Sunday, .December 20 at 8 p.m. jn the Library. FRIKNDS OF THE OMAHA HKISKEW ACADEMY Mr. and Mrs. Fishel Waskschlag, 543!) Lafayette, will host their annual card party on Saturday, December 19 at 8 p.m. Proceeds will go to the Omaha H e b r e w Academy. Academy members and friends are invited to attend. TEMPLE ISRAEL HOMECOMING BRUNCH Homecoming college students of Temple Israel will be feted at JI Brunch, on Sunday, December 20 at 1 p.m. at the Temple. Students will have the opportunity to meet with Rabbi Sidney II. Brooks and to visit with their friends returning from various colleges. The Sisterhood planning committee for the Brunch is headed by Mrs. I. M. Libcrmnn. All Temple College students are urged to attend.
Temple Israel Reeess For Various Classes Hebrew school find Nu.rs.ery s c h o o l classes recess begins Monday, December 21. Classes will resume on Monday, January 4. Adult Hebrew Class will recess beginning Wednesday, December 2.'), and will resume sessions on Wednesday, January C. Saturday and S u n d a y divisions of the Religious School will begin their recess on Deeilnber 2f> and 27; and will resume clashes on January 9 and Hi.
Births Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Yampolski of Baltimore, Maryland announce the birth of a daughter, Laura Beth, on December 11. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. JSck G. Epstein, Omaha; and Mr. and Mrs. George Yampolski of Hillside, New Jersey. Great-grandmother is Mrs. Harry Goldberg of Lincoln,- Nebraska. Mrs. Yampolski is the former Judi Goldberg of Lincoln and Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Pred announce the birth.of a daughter, Rachel •Faye, on November 19. The other Pred children are Deborah Rae, Elizabeth Ann and Robert Samuel. Grandparents
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(Continued from Page 1) cident three months prior when he forgot to wrap his tallis in newspaper before leaving for (r, i Si » t , the synagogue. ' He was stopped en route by an "officer of the law" and asked what he was carrying. When he showed the tallis, lie was struck by the officer; the tallis knocked out of his arms and kicked into the .street. He has been careful ever since to keep his tallis well concealed during these long walks to and from the synagogue. Thirst for News l.i The second conversation was with a man who was obviously devoutly religious. His face and his voice reflected the depth of his sorrow at the lack of Judaism in the lives of his children. Intermarriage is common in Russia. The lack of formal Jewish education and Jewish community life have left a void in the lives of the younger generation. The children of this fine old man were among those who had intermarried. Settlcri me shown arriving in Minister I.evi Eshkol and other He was hungry for knowledge; 'Carmicl, the first new town to be leading Israeli officials. The new curious about the religious conestablished in the Central Galilee town is expected to have an evenunder Israel's program for the tual population of 60,000, and is tent of American Jewry. He was development of the area, which a key element in Israel's piano to surprised to learn of the conwas initiated with the aid of lonicl settle unoccupied regions of tho servative movement in AmeriBond funds. Carmicl was formally Galilee and bring about closer can Jewish life. It was almost dedicated last week at special cooperation between the Jewish impossible for him to believe the ceremonies attended by Prime and Arab inhabitants. truth of American religious freedom. He a s k e d many questions about Israel. His knowledge about the Jewish state was very Tel Aviv OTA)—Almost 18,000 ment between the Civil Aeronau- limited. Russian sources of inJews who came to Israel as tics Division of the Israel Min- formation in these areas are tourists since statehood havu istry of Transportation and FAA, scarce and usually distorted. remained as settlers, Govern- to a research on his theory on 'To Die in Israel' ment officials reported. A total more efficient use of airspace. The third member of the unof 2,27(i tourists settled in Israel The method he w o r k e d out scheduled interviews told of havlast year and almost 1,300 of proved so successful that the ing a son SO years of age, and them received Israeli citizengrandchildren in their twenties. ship. Thirty-seven percent of FAA has applied to all central His son lived in one of the large control towers at American airthose settlers last year were apartment buildings common in from Asia and Africa and the ports. Moscow. The father visited in res', from Europe and the United Mr. Arad was cited by Gen. his son's home two or three States. Grant for his resourcefulness times per month. and professional skill in devis• • • Recently the son advised the Washington (JTA)—-An Israeli ing a better system for the flow father that the visits would have pilot who fought in Israel's War of air traffic both nationally and to be limited to once a month. of Independence in 1948, was i ii t e rnationally. He Was also The building manager had noted awarded the "United States Dec- awarded a gold medal by the the frequency of the visits and oration for Exceptional Service" U. S. Government. He received had questioned the son as to by Lt. Gen. Harold Grant, of the another award at a conference whether the father was coming U. S. Federal Aviation Agency, on air traffic control at Atlantic to give religious instruction to for developing a safer method City. The conference agenda in- the grandchildren. cluded a discussion of the "IsIn the course of the conversafor commercial use of airspace. raeli" Mr. Arad con- tion, it was learned that while Bar-Atid Arad, 40, born in Is- ceived innovation. the theory while working rael and a former member of in Israel with the Israel Civil the son had been well educated, the grandchildren were denied the Palmach forces, became the Aeronautics Division. entrance into Moscow Univerfirst non-American to win the sity because of their religious FAA award. He came to the United States through an agreeJerusalem (JTA)—Olav Gjaer- background. At the present time, voll, Norway's S o c i a l Affairs there are no Jewish students enMinister, arrived in Israel after rolled in Moscow University. As with the other two, this touring the refugee camps in neighboring Arab countries, and interview ended when this aged broke down and uttered a said that "time will solve the Jew 5 YEARS AGO plea that he might be refugee problem." He reported desperate The beauty and barber shop that, with the exception of the permitted to end his days in the opened at the Dr. Philip Slier refugees in the Gaza Strip, resi- land of Israel. Note of Hope home . , . Howard Kaslow was dents of the refugee camps were It has been said that it was awarded a Rhodes scholarship b e i n g absorbed into the host . . . Samuel Stone was appointed countries. His ministry is reeducation director of Beth Is- sponsible for Norway's contribuTHE HOLLIS CO. rael Synagogue. ItKAT, ESTATE tion to the United Nations Reto Illiy or Srll Cull 10 YEARS AGO lief and Works Agency, which ROSE HOLLIS Jack W. Marer was elected provides aid for the refugees. 553-2190 president of the Jewish Federa"10 YrarR Expcrlenco tion . . . 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SOPHOMORE LEAGUE The Sophomore league took a new turn this week as the Bruins defeated the league-leading Rockets 29-15. throwing both teams into contention for first place. The first quarter was a defensive battle all the way ending in a 2-2 tie. The Kruins began to pull away in (he second quarter and were never threatened. Lohrman and Bel/.er .scored 19 for the winners, while Hob Lipsey with 7 points was high man for the losers. In the other game of the day, The Palisades had to fight off a determined 69'ER squad in the first quarter, but (hen went ahead to win 53-27. Mike KaUman put on his best performance of the season. He scored 22 points and controlled both back boards for his team. Paul Epstein had 15 for the losers. Standings W I, Bruins 2 I Rockets 2 1 Palisades 1 2 69'EItS 0 3 Scoring Bctzcr 61 Katzman 38 Grossman i . . . . .37 Greenstone .36 Lohrman 33 * * * VARSITY LEAGUE In Varsity league play this week Milder Oil defeated KMTV 5G-38, to climb within one game of the league leaders. Five players on the Milder Oil team hit the scoring column to make good for 56 points and an easy win. Schenck was high point man for the winners with 24 points, while Mike porchansky pumped in 10. The well balanced league-leading Micklin crew defeated K.C, Cola, 74-37 to strengthen its hold on first place in the Varsity race. The league leaders pulled away in the first quarter and were never caught. The fast moving Micklin team was led by Dave Goldstein's unbelievable half-court shots, (so he says) John Engstrom and Joe Greenberg scoring 42 of the 74 points. Dan Katskee with 19 was high for the losers. Standings W L Micklin ...3 0 Milder 2 1 KMTV 1 2 R.C. Cola 0 3 Scoring Schenck ,....50 Goldstein 4!) Moran ...".. .45 D. Katskee . . ...........3G R. Katskee 35 * • * WRESTLING' A boy's Wrestling program is k now in progress on Sunday afternoons lrom"3 to 4 p.m. All b o y s interested in the physical fitness and confidence provided by wrestling should join this group in the J.C.C. exercise room on Sundays. Roy Katskee is the instructor. Lflssons are free to Center members, or $5 for 10 lessons for non-members. »
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VACATION I'KOGIIAM IJy Cliarli-s Arnold ''Seiecto-mntic of Fun," the winter school vacation program K o r j i m r e ififiiittiutiuit <nll U for grade and junior high school AtliMic 01 floe, S12-136G. students, oilers varied and interesting activities. S t u d e n t s matched in a game at the Boys department by Bob Cipinco and may select the activities und Club on Thursday, December 21 Gary Riekes. Harvey Josin with days they Vo'i'it to attend. Jl was high for the losers. at 4 p.m. Swimming W L Swimming is available each The J.C.C. Freshman All-Stars Standings 2 (I weekday afternoon from 1 to arc: Bob Kutler, David Kat/., Ira Fireside 2 () 3 p. in. and will be free to CenFox, Allan Parsow, Bob Guss, Markel AlUm R u b a c k , Gary Colick, Kaiman 0 2 ter members or 05 cents per Howie Halperin, Jim F r i e d , Mogcn David 0 2 session to non-members. • • • Mike Miller, Gary Soircf. Bob
Jacobson, John lloberman, Jeff Perimeter, Larry Cackin and Dave Hindu. * * • FRESHMEN LEAGUE The Court Jesters pulled off a major upset last Thursday by defeating the second place Olympian;; .r>.r)-45. The Olympians in Fridays contest had little difficulty in racing to a C9-2!) win over the Decathlons. The Court J e s t e r s pulled away in the final quarter with a well balanced attack led by Mike Miller, Dave Rilkin and Larry Cackin. Miller led the scoring parade with lii points. Bob Guns was high point man for the losers with 20. In F r i d a y s game, an outclassed Decathlon team fell before a hot Olympian team 69-29 with Altan Huback, Bob Guss and Terry Weisman scoring 59 of the 69 points. John Hoberman with 15 wus high for the losers. Standings \V I, Half Court Hunkers 7 3 Olympians 6 5 Court J r s t m 4 6 Decathlons 4 7 MIDGET LEAGUE 5th & (i(h Grade Nebraska Furniture M a r t s overtime victory over IGo-Van threw the Midget League into an exciting two-way race last Sunday. Bruce Jacobson scored a field goal in the final seconds to tie the game at the end of regulation time. However Nebraska Furniture Mart came back strong in the overtime aes sion to win 15-13. Jonathan Fox with 6 points led the winners and Bruce Jacobson with f) was high for the losers. In the second encounter, Tretiaks won their second straight as they squeezed by Slosburg's 10-8. Jeff Libowski with fi and Mike Rosenbaum also with 6 were the games leading point producers. SlS'ndhfgs W 1/ Tieiiak". 2 0 Nebraska Z0 I-Go-Van ... 0 2 Sloshing 0 2 nil & 8th Grade The 7th & Oth Grade league was also thrown into a two way tie for first place as Markel Cleaners bumped Mogen-David 23-28 and Fireside edged by Kaiman 27-2fi. Taking advantage on a weak zone defense, which left the top of the key open, the Markel Cleaner crew took advantage and sent Howard Katelman into the center time alter time for his soft right handed shot. When the game was over Katelrnan had 19 points. Jerry W a l d b a u m with 11 points was high for the losers but it wasn't enough to make up for his teams weak defense. A smooth working Fireside team edged by a game Kaiman crew 27-2G, as the teams battled on even terms up until the final whistle was blown. Bill O'Connor supplying tremendous floor play leu the scoring parade with 12 points and was assisted in the
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YOUTH COUNCIL The Rayim Basketball team riding high atop a five game winning streak will meet what may prove to be their toughest opponent of the current campaign — on Sunday, December 20th at lO.'OO a.m. The Rayim team proved to basketball followers that they were the toughest team in the league laEt year a3 they went through nn unbeaten season, however t h e i r last encounter with Chaim Weizmann found their victory road not so smooth. The stage is set for an exciting contest. Hayim jumped off to an early lead last Sunday to pull away from a cold B Team 77-39. In the second game, Chaim Weizmann battled AZA No. 1 for one quarter and then went ahead to win 44-29. A.Z.A. No. 100 put on their best performance of the season but to no avail as Lincoln went on to win 42-20. • • • J.C.C. Recreation Calendar Sunday, Dec. 20 Youth Council Basketball 9 a.m.—A.Z.A. No. 100 vs A.Z.A. No. 1. 10 a.m. — Rayim vs Chaim Weizmann. 11 a. m.—Lincoln vs B Team. Midget Basketball League 5th & 6th Grade 2:15 p.m.—I-Go-Van vs Slosburg. 3:15 p.m.—Nebraska vs Tretiak. Midget Basketball League 7th & 8th Grade 4:00 p.m. — Mogen-David vs Kaiman Ins. 5:00 p.m.—Markel Cleaners vs Fireside. Wednesday, Dee. 23 Sophomore Basketball League 4 p. m.—Rockets vs Palisades. 5 p.m.—GO'ERS vs Bruins. Varsiiy iiasfaciijaii League 7:15 p.m.—KMTV vs Milder Oil. 0:15 p.m.—Micklin vs R. C. Cola. Thursday, Dec. 24 Freshman Basketball League. 4 p.m. •— Court J e s t e r s vs Olympians. Friday, Dec. 25 Freshmen Basketball League. 4 p. m.—All-Star Practice.
ADULT AKT CLASS Additional, participants ara welcome in the Tuesday evening adult art class at the center. The class is supervised by AuguUtis Dunbier, local professional portrait artist. The informal sessions feature oil paintings of live models. Adults desiring further particulars on the art class should contact the Activities office,
STUDENT HEADING CLASS Efficient Reading for students LliiOuiii TuLil' in the (1th through Otli grades A trip to the .State Capitol and will start in January. The course must'imui in Lihciilit will be the will run fur C> wt-C-ka, iiiC-Ctiilg featured activity Monday, De- after school on Fridays. cember 21. A fee of $2.50 covers The series v/ill stress improveround-trip transportation. Chil- ment in reading speeds, imdren must sign up for the Lin- proved comprehension and imcoln tour in advance. provement of common school CraUs study skills. Crafts, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Enrollment will be limited to will be the highlighted activity 8. A fee of $!i will be charged Tuesday. December 22. Girls for the six sessions. Enrollment will make rag dolls and boys can be made with the Center will do leather work. Fee for Activities office. the crafts program is 50 cents. LUNCHEON-DISCUSSION Movies A big free afternoon of movies GROUP A luncheon-discussion group will be included in the Wednesday program from 2 to 4 p. m. for retired business and profesPopcorn, candy and a drink sional men is being organized will be provided for 10 cents per by the Center. child. The group will meet for lunch Basketball every other week, listen'to an Children.may practice basket- informative speaker and parball Monday through Wednesday ticipate in informal discussions. from 2 to 4 p. m. in the Center Those interested in participatgym. The workout room and ing in the semi-monthly, activgame room will be available ities of this new group should each weekday. contact the Center's Activities Camp Reunion department. A reunion for former campers of the Esther K. Newman TESTING AND COUNSELING Camp and Camp Jay-C-C will be Junior high and high school held at the Center Sunday, De- students will have an opportuncember 27. ity during winter vacation to The program includes slides take advantage of the Center's and pictures of previous sea- Testing and Counseling Service. sons, s p e c i a 1 .entertainment, Pre-college testing, educational singing and visits with former testing and tutoring assistance camp staff members. will be available. P a r e n t s may arrange for Additional activities v/ill be services by calling the offered vacationing youngsters these for the second week of the vaca- J.C.C. Activities Department. A professional psychologist tion period. administers and interprets all tests. Adult tutors provide inCERAMICS FOR ADULTS dividualized personal instrucInterested in making a vase, tion to atudenU needing acaashtray or ceramic sculpture? demic assistance in particular The C e n t e r offers informal school subjects. morning session in ceramics for adults.-No'charge is made ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS for instruction, a small charge is made to cover the cost of ETCHINGS—PRINTS materials used. EXPERT rSAMINS. All ceramic items created are RENTAL PLAN fired in the Center's large elec- American Continental Art Gallery tric kiln. Ceramic enthusiasts 1002 Parrtam are urged to join this group.
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