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Randi Schumcister and Bob Hahn, chairmen of the Youth C o u n c i l Philanthropies Campaign have announced the names of the Youtli Council and Fraternity Captains for the coming campaign. Captains and the groups They represent are: Cheryl Milder, Ediar, B.B.G.; Sarah Perelman, Hevrah B.B.G.; Anne Friedman, Ner Tainid B.B.G., and Gerry Greenfield, Rohanue B.B.G. Lisa Shapiro will represent the unaffiliated girls.
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Representing the b o y s are: Floyd Frieden, AZA 1; Sheldon Zwcrlin)/, AZA 100; Marty Fogel, AZA 1510; and Paul Landow, Rayim Fraternity. Ron Rubin will head the campaign for unaffiliatcd boys. 'Chosen for Leadership' Barbara Jess and Marshall Abrahams, Marshalls of the 19B5 drive said: "These people have been chosen for their ability to organize and carry through the r e s p o n s ibilities of the campaign." Chairmen Schumeister and Hahn added: "We are sure they will be a tremendous asset to the campaign, and with their help we are confident we will meet our campaign goal." Rally The Youth Council Philanthropies Rally will be held on Wednesday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sheraton •Fontenelle Ball-
Selma, Ala., (JTA)—Hundreds of Negro freedom marchers wore yarmulkcs (skullcaps), in respectful emulation of rabbis Who participated in demonstrations in Alabama as Jewish participation in the march from Selma to Montgomery. The Alabama Negroes called the yarmulkes "freedom caps." The demand for yarmulkcs was Rabbis jailed by Selma police so great that an order has been wired for delivery of 1,000 when during the weekend for particithe marchers arrive in Mont- pating in demonstrations conducted Friday evening services gomery. The adoption of the yarmulke in the Selma jail. Five rabbis as a symbol began sometime recited Hebrew prayers behind ago when rabbis joining prayer prison bars, They have since services in a Negro church been released on bond. An estiwere asked the meaning of the mated 10 to 12 rabbis took part yarmulke. An explanation was in the march. Brant Coopersmith, Washinggiven by a rabbi that one's head must be covered in the ton, D. C, director of the Amerpresence of the Lord. The Negro ican Jewish Committee, was in response was that "wherever Selma with instructions from the freedom movement is, God his organization to assist the is to be found there." While not demonstrators in any was posassuming the Jewish faith, sible. Benjamin R. Epstein, namany Negroes, a d o p t e d the tional director of the Anti-Deyarmulke as a symbol of their famation League of B'nai B'rith, led a contingent of ADL ofmovement. Dr. Abraham Heschel, of the ficials in the march. Jewish Theological Seminary, From various cities, Jewish was asked by the Rev. Martin community leaders came to Luther King to take a position Selma. A considerable number Of honor at the head of the of the white youths who came marchers. He walked with Dr. to Alabama to join the march, Ralph Bunche, Undersecretary affiliated with such groups as of the United Nations, and the the Students Non-Violent Co82-year-old grandfather of a ordinating Committe and the Negro youth slain recently by Congress of Racial Equality, Alabama police. were of Jewish faith.
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Jewish Groups Laud Johnson's Vole Stand New York (JTA) — National Jewish organizations, and local Jewish c o m m u n i t y councils throughout the country, endorsed this week President Johnson's moves for enactment of federal legislation to protect all citizens, Negro and white, in their right to vote. The National Community Relations Advisory, Council, sent a telegram to the President, commending him on his new civil rights steps, Morris B. Abrani, president of the American Jewish Committee, wired a message to the President, stating that the AJC "hails your call to Congress in your eloquent message for. legislation to insure the vote for every American, N e g r o and white." The Jewish Labor Committee telegraphed the President: "Congratulations on your truly inspiring address. It was a worthy response to the challenge of Selma."
New York (JTA)—The American Association for Jewish Education has denounced the MorsePerkins bill, the Administration's aid to education measure as "antagonistic to the best interests of this country." The AAJE made its criticism in a letter to the Senate Education Committee, criticizing provisions "which under the' guise of alleviating deprivation, would extend aid trf private and parochial schools." The AAJE also criticized provisions for shared time use of public and parochial schools. It called both provisions "less obvious violations of the separation of Church and state." The AAJE said that it did not know of any school d i s t r i c t where the shared time idea had shown "meaningful workability." It said this provision would give private groups, religious and others, "an official and sanctioning role in determining what shall be taught in the p u b l i c school," which it called a requirement for "intrusion" of religious groups into public education. Tho AAJE said that shared time "creates a sense of religious division because blocs of chldlren from parochial schools ore sent for instruction in the
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the 19G5 Philanthropies Campaign, have announced the plans for the Dessert Luncheon to be held Wednesday, March 31 at 12:30 p.m. at Temple Israel. Mrs. Harold Shlcnsky Mrs. Harold Shlcnsky of Chicago, Illinois will be the guest speaker. In addition to her activities in the Jewish Federation and the United Jewish Appeal of Chicago, Mrs. Shlensky was recently appointed as a member of the National Board of the Women's Division of the United Jewish Appeal. Marlon Somberg Marlon S o m b e r g, Omaha's 19G5 General Men's Chairman, will discuss the local and national needs of the Philanthropies Miriam Shrier Campaign. Mr. Somberg served as a co-chairman in the 19G4 Mrs. Tully and Mrs. Weinhoff campaign and has made a con- emphasized the importance of centrated fctildy of lilt; local the young women's division of needs dependent upon campaign the campaign. "We urge all funds. young women to attend this imMrs. \\y Sliricr portant meeting. The future of Readings from "Fiddler on any Jewish community relies the Roof" will be presented by upon the interest and dedication Mrs. Hy (Miriam) Shrier. Mrs. of its members and leaders. It Shrier has starred in a number is the young women members of of Community Playhouse pro- today who must be the leaders ductions as well as other local of tomorrow and it is vital that dramatic enterprises. She has they are aware of the needs of chosen for her presentation the commu.\ity This meeting is some of the highlights from the important for all young intercurrent Broadway musical com- ested Jewish wives and mothers." edy hit "Fiddler on the Roof."
Jerusalem . . . "They key to Israel's security is in the hands of the American government" President Zalman Shazar of Israel told a visiting Ameican Jewish Committee delegation this week, "And one of the keys to that key" Mr. Shazar said, "lies in the political weight of Jewish public opinion in the United States and in the aid
public schools as independent units." It said it was "shocking" that tho Congress would "legislate so rashly." Alternate Plan The AAJE proposed an alternative plan under vhich^public education would be available to all in public facilities in the morning. When the r e q u i r e d common curriculum was completed, parents of all students would have several options at their own expense. One would be to enroll their children in non-public schools, religious or other. Another would be to have their children a t t e n d special classes in public schools for gifted children or remedial purposes, or other needs. This proposal would relieve the religious school of the costs of subjects other than religious education. Parents who did not want religious education for their children would have the chance to give their children any special training. Public schools would not be involved in sharing time with religious authorities who in turn would not determine content of tho public school curriculum. • Finally, said the AAJE, children would attend classes as individuals.
it receives from understanding non-Jewish circles. It is a most significant role that you can play in the maintenance of Middle East peace," he said. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hahn, members of the American Jewish Committee delegation visiting in Israel met with President Shazar last week as well as with Prime Minister Levi Eshkol, Former Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion and other Israeli leaders. At a luncheon meeting with Minister of Social Welfare, Dr. Joseph Burg, the delegation participated in a frank exchange of views on the question of religion and state in Israel. In his first letter to the Jewish Press Mr. H a h n wrote: "Israel—where do I start describing it! The people, the attitudes, the optimism are amazing."
New York Lauds Israeli Concert New York, (JTA)—A distinguished audience that included some of America's foremost musicologists and c r i t i c s crowded Philharmonic Hall and applauded a unique concert of contemporary Israeli music that covered a broad spectrum of musical media from cappella choral numbers to solo and instrumental works and electronic music. The concert, presented by Composers Showcase, an American organization. specializing in the presentation of international music series, was held under the patronage of the Government of Israel, with tho support of the America-Israel Cultural Foundation and tha sponsorship of the Woinea'a League for Israel.