,Pr. ui^OKir.AL SOCIETX
Vol. XLIII—No. S8
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American Nazi Troopers Insult Jewish Rally in Washington Washington (JTA) — An estimated 500 former inmates of Nazi concentration camps participated in a "Thank You, U. S. A." demonstration here, in appreciation for their liberation by the U. S. Army. They were greeted at the White House by uniformed storm troopers of the American Nazi Party, displaying signs reading "Gas Jew Communist Traitors." 'Inspection' Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, New York Democrat, received the group in his Senate office and told them they were an inspiration to free men everywhere. He declared that there is no statute of limitation on murder, and said that thos? responsible for "crimes against h u m a n i t y , against the Jews, should be held
Kay 20 Election Date Set by Youth Council Randy Endelman, president of the Omaha Jewish Youth Council, has announced that the annual elections will be held at the Jewish Community Center, Thursday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 25. A slate of nominees will be p r e s e n t e d by the nominating committee. Nominations will bo accepted from the floor as well. Officers to be elected are: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Sgt. at Arms. Members of tho nominating committee ii.clude: Randy Endolman, Barbara Jess, Margie Siref, Marc Saunders, Bob "Halm" and Mallory Goldware. Voting members of the Youth Council are urged to attend. A gallery will be provided for nonvoting members.
responsible no matter how long a time it takes." Referring to the Nazi pickets who sought to insult and disparrage the former inmates of Nazi camps, Sen. Kennedy said they were "a small l u n a t i c fringe" and should be ignored. The Jewish group, representing the Workmen's circle and the Jewish Labor Committee, placed flowers on the grave of President John F. Kennedy, and also paid tribute at a marker memorializing President Franklin D. Roosevelt. T.ralHiiuV Led by Jacob T. Zuckennan, president of the Workmen's Circle, the group went to the White House, where, through an aide, a letter was left for President Johnson. The letter expressed the "heartfelt gratitude" of the concentration camp survivors for America's liberation of the camps, "giving us the opportunity to rebuild our lives in a land of freedom."
Additional Federation committee chairmen have been named by Milton R. Abrahams, Federation President. "The varied activities of the Omaha Jewish Federation calls for a variety of talents in the men who head the committees," Mr. Abrahams said. "We are fortunate to have leaders in our community who not only have the necessary abilities, but also are men who have accepted the responsibility to give their time and their talents to direct the activities of these various committees. I am pleased to announce the appointments of the following committee chairmen," I)r. Hnskcll Morris Stanford Llpsey Jewish Education Bureau Dr. Haskell Morris and Stanford Lipsey have been appointed
Saul Bellow Wins International Prize PARIS (JTA)—The Prix International tie Literature, a $10,000 prize which is among the most coveted honors in the world, was awarded this week to Saul Bellow, American Jewish author, for his latest novel, "Herzog." The seven-man jury meeting at San Raphael, split four- tothree in voting the award to Mr. Bellow on the third ballot, the runner-up being the Argentine writer, Vitol/, Gombrowic/.. The citation to Mr. Bellow lauded "Herzog" as the outstanding work of fiction published in the last three years likely to have the most significant influence on the literature of the present era.
Omaha Delegates to B.B. Meet Greenberg Candidate for V~P He is a past president of Beth Announcement has been made of the candidacy of Dr, Abe Israel Synagogue and the Omaha Greenberg for Vice-President of Jewish Federation and a past chairman of the Omaha Bonds the S u p r c m e [ for Israel Drive. His leadership Lodge of B'nnir.r" has been recognized by awards B'rith at its meet-!1f/ from many groups including the ing in Israel tliis^ Honor Citation from Creighton month. ••_-£.> University, the National BrotherDr. Greenberg* hood award of the National Conh a s b e e n enference of Christians and Jews dorsed by the and the distinguished service Sout h w e s t Reaward of B'nai B'rith. gional Council of Convention Agenda District G r a n d ? • Included on the agenda of the Lodge No. C off convention are addresses by B'nai B'rith for! the yiccpresiden-«r. Greenberg Prime Minister Levi Eshkol, cy in recognition of his efforts President Zalman Shazar, forand accomplishments for moro mer Prime Minister David Ben than 50 years in local, regional, Gurion, Deputy Prime Minister district and national B'nai B'rith Abba Eban; Foreign Minister Golda Meir; and Supreme Court Activities. Justic Arthur J. Goldberg. Dr. Leon E. Fcllman the other elected delegate, will acc o m p a n y Dr. Greenberg to thef triennial convon-t tion which opens; in Jerusalem on May 23, Dr. FcllWashington (JTA)—Eighteen man, a past presvoluntary Jewish and non-Jewident of the B'nai ish organizations and 31 individB'rithHenryf ual leaders in the health and Monsky L o d g e i welfare field urged the Senate has been a mem-E F i n a n c e Committee to take bcr of B ' n a i prompt and favorable action on B ' r i t h for 33 Dr, Tollman the Medicare Bill. The recomyears. mendation was expressed in a joint statement of analysis and Greenberg Leadership Dr. Greenberg has served as expert opinion presented at the a member of the Supreme Lodge Committee hearing by Philip Board of Governors of B.B., tho Bernstein, chairman of the ComNational Commission of ADL, mittee on Social Issues and PolPresident of the Henry Monsky icies, the National Social WelLodge and President of District fare Assembly. Mr. Bernstein of the -, Grand Lodge No. 6 which covers is alpo executive director Council of Jewish1 Federations fB mldwestern states and' cenand Welfare Funds. ' tral Canada.
includes b o a r d ing, nursing and c o n v a 1 escent care for Jewish Aged, as well as a program of occupational ancf R e c r e a tional •\ therapy for its residents. Morris K i r s h enbaum succeeds Arthur Kirshenbaum C o h n a n d ^ a . t e Kogg gg as chairman of the committee which directs the activities of the home. J. II. Kulakofsky Howard Koopcr Center Site For several years the Federation Board has been giving consideration to relocation of the Jewish Community Center building into an area where it will be able to serve the community more effectively. J. H. Kukakof-
II. Kooper sky and Howard Kooper have been appointed co-chairmen of the committee which has the responsibility of studying the facilities needed in a Center building, determining the best possible geographic location for a Jewish community Center building, and exploring the available sites therein. Additional committee chairmanships will be announced in the near future.
Record Early Enrollment For Esther Newman Camp Dr. Morris Stan Lipsey co-chairmen of the Jewish Education Bureau. Dr. Morris served as co-chairman of the Committee with Dr. Morris Margolin whom he now succeeds. Mr. Lipsey brings Jo Jhe.comtruttee. the. ideas of the young leadership of the community. As co-chairmen, Dr. Morris and Mr. Lipsey provide the necessary experience and dedication to head the important committee which promotes Jewish Education in the community, sets standards, coordinates, supervises and provides financial assistance to the Jewish Religious schools in the community. Morris Kirshcnbaum Dr. Philip Shcr Home The Dr. Philip Sher Jewish Home for the Aged, provides a Jewish Home atmosphere which Al| articles for tho Jewish Press Must bo in writing. Deadline for copy is Friday noon.
Edward D. Brodkey, Esther K. Newman Camp C o m m i t t e e Chairman, has announced that enrollment for the second session of the camp program has been filled. "We have f e w e r vacancies at this time of the year than we have ever had," said Mr. Brodkey, "The great interest being expressed in the •:Rn_mp program indicates that we will have capacity enrollments for all the sessions." Parents who are planning on the camping program for their children should e n r o l l them now," said Mr. Brodkey "to prevent possible disappointments later when no vacancies exist." Medical Staff The Camp Medical Committee has secured physicians and interns as medical residents for the Camp's Health Lodge for the entire summer. One doctor, a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Iowii, wili be in residence two weeks. Other doctors will take one and two week residences at camp with their families. • \ ; Full Supervision The younger c a m p e r s will have camp staff m e m b e r s sleeping with them in their cab-
ENROLLMENT OPENINGS FOR THE ESTHER K. NEWMAN CAMP 1st Session—June 28-July 11 . . . . . 2nd Session—July 12-.Iuly 25 3rd Session-July 2G-August 8 ... Tccn Session—August 8-August IS
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ins. Extra staff has been hired to insure proper coverage and supervision of all cabins and campers for the evening hours. Visitors Welcome Parents and interested adults are invited to inspect the camp facilities any Sunday afternoon before June 28. The camp is reached by taking the Interstate Highway west to the Louisville turnoff, then past Springfield and Louisville on highway 50. Turning off on State spur 150, the c a m p is reached by following camp direction signs for thr remaining two miles. The camp is just, a 25 minute drive from West Omaha
A favorite of ail camper* at Esther K. Newman Camphorses and horseback riding.
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Olympic p o o l at the Esther K. Newman Camp' a favorite spot for Instruction and recroatlon. .-•• • '•
, Campers get some letters off to the folk* back.home Just before lunch.at Hie Esther K. Newman Camp.