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Vol. JttV—No, 7
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Comhusker Chapter The annual fund-raising buffet luncheon of Cornhusker Chapter, B'nai B'rith Wom-'n will be held Thursday, November 3, 19CG at 12:30 p.m. at the New Homestead Center of the First Federal Saving;; nnrf Loan Association, 42nd and Center Streets. Bridge, Mali Jongg and Bingo will follow the luncheon featuring a 'variety of salnd;.', hot casseroles etc. Among the prizes which will be awarded during a raffle that afternoon is a |50 Gift Certificate from a leading
Brandeis IS. Friends Plan Dinner ieefing Robert F e i n b e r g has been named chairman of tlie dinnermeeting for the Omaha Friends of Brandeis University which w i l l be h e l d Tuesday, November 22, at G:30 p.m. at the Highland C o u n t r y Club. "Brandeis University in VValtliain, Massachusetts, is a source of pride to Oma. „. Vflnher(, ha Jews as well as Jews all over the world," said Mr. Feinbcrg. "The University came into being because of the desire of American Jewry to make a corporate contribution to higher mii.icntion in the tradition of the g r e a t American secular universities that have stemmed from denominational generosity. Tlie purpose of this meeting," Mr, Feinberg continued, "is to acquaint Omaha Jewry with the exceptional standards of e x c e l l e n c e achieved by Brandeis and it's recognized contribution to higher education during these first IB years of its existence.
Mra. Jue.'J. Grecnberg, chairman, has announced that tho Jewish Federation Agency Section of the 1SGG Omaha Needlework Guild has opened its annual appeal for contributions. The appeal for funds is an annual event sponsored by all charitable groups in the community to furnish clothing and linen Buoplies for needy families. " : The announcement was mailed last week to all Jewish women by the Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs. All contributions will be acknowledged in tho Jewish Press. Hie following contributions •wero received by Tuesday of this week; Mmfi*. Oen W. Abrohamion, J, Abrahamton, Maurlco J. Arczty, Hermoft M. Aucrbach, At» Bear, D, E. Beb«r, Ju«t> Dercovlcl, David Urodkev, frtfl Brodfcey, M. H. Drcdksy, Isadora Chapman, Julius Ci^ouj. nov, Harold Cnrmlock, liooc Chrrnlts, f/aymo Chornljj, Joy ChsrnlocK, Jacob Cotien, Oovi Cohn, Ab» Cooper, Hurry Cuoperman, PliIMp CrantSoll, Harry . tnurul<nl> Lto Eljentlalt, Aaron Epstein, David 8, Epileln, Lawrence epstsln. Morrl* Epstein, Morris Ernimi, Jullui Faikemtem, POM Feldman, sltve FeWman, A!» C, Fellman, tlamm Fcrtr, Frank FKdbtro, Morris Hr«. ttono, Harry A. Fronkel. Lton ^I•on^cl. Also, Mmei. Irvin F. Gtndler, Moilian Glmpl», Den A. Cortfmon, Jos Gclidmer, v/nifir CollHeb, Sen M. Oroel*, Arlfcur M, Clean, Citfimd D, Giczn, Jack M, Grtcn, Oruce CrcenbeVo, Oavld Grccnbcrg, canard v/, Greuribcrp, Leon Greenbcra, Moyriu'd W. Greontmrg, Haitian II, Cttennura, Leon Cross, Phil rjUS'jentitifn, Oav» Holm, Manfilm fc. tiantter, Abratreii Hcrjbera, Louis Hillsr, David HoiK'tnai, Ocnald I. Hcl.srnion, Jos M. tlorv/lcti, Isadora Murwlfr. Morrll B, Jarobj, Waller Jocr,t«on, Ma* KoiHs, Erfwurd KuM, Joe Kolui, ;,<JU| Koiman, WJiMom Ktaman, \.oxir K'jpinii, MOT* olil H. Korp. Msrrls Katfnnon, Abraham Kqlskte, Arch:» Kovlch. K«VM Klrshtrvboum, FYetiw* KI4!n, /*(» Kletf, Mo'lin Kslm, lurrr.m Korno/, Ili-nr/ Krosne. Millord )l. Krasn*, M, 13. Krrllsleln, Joiioh Krlei<id<), M o w n Knip;ni*y, i. Marry K l k t k y , Lou!) K i V t l k '
women's clothes shop. Cook Books containing recipes, contributed by members of the organization will also be cold. Fund Raising Vice President, Mrs. Sam Cooper and Mrs. Kurt Freiberg, luncheon chairman, are being assisted by Mmes, Seymour Steinberg, Marvin Ahromson, Martin Lesser, Norman Wine, Wyman White and John Anderson. Tickets for the luncheon may be obtained from Mines. Cooper or Freiberg. Babysitting service will be available at 50 cents per family. Parking will be available on the third level of the building.
"Africa: Conflict and Hope" will be discussed at the fifth lecture of the World Affairs Institute Monday, October 31, 19G(i at J):15 p.m. at the University of Omaha, George Loft, Director of Economic and Social Programs for the African-American Institute in New York, will be the guest speaker. Engaged in "political reconciliation", Mr. Loft moved between African leadership and government officials in the two Rhodesias and Nyasaland giving him an enviable position from •which to observe and analyze. He has traveled and worked extensively in virtually all of SubSaharan Africa. Free tickets for the lecture are available at the Jewish Community Center, 342-13GG.
Dr. Mordecai M. K a p l a n , rccoffnized throughout the world as one of the outstanding philosophers of Judaism today, will be in Omaha Sunday, November 6, to join the Beth El Synagogue congregation in honoring Rabbi Mycr S, Kripke on the occasion of his 20th anniversary with Beth El. Rabbi Kaplan will be
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This week, for the s e c o n d time in the past month, political billboards of Richard M, Fellman, Democratic candidate for Congress, have been defaced. The current episode involved 12 campaign billboards in all parts of the city. Some were marked with the Star of David as in the earlier defacings; some contained the Communist emblem of a hammer and sickle; others were smeared with the slogan. "Kommunism is Kosher;" most contained a combination of two of the three defacements. In a statement to the news media immediately following the discovery of the defaced signs, Mr, Fellman said "The obvious references to my religion and the attempt to smear my patriotism, strikes shame at the fibre t h a t makes America great."
±. Sioniey F. Levin, Oma Levine, Leo Levy, I. M, Llbernmn, Charles S. Lltb, Sheldon Lincoln. Louis E. Lipp, Harry Ltpp«fr, Abraham Upstyion. Maurice Llpsman, Mo* London, Henrietta K, Lorlg, Jack A. LuttS«a, Carolyn Moixncr, Harry Motaihock. Jay M, Maloihock, Sol Monn, Davlo Monvllj, Israel Morcul, Coll Margolin, J, Milton Margolin, Abo Markov!!!, Frank Marki, Edward Mojon, Harry c . Memtelson, Arlhur Moyerjon, rYilllom Milder, Charles Moall, Jotepn Morgan, Abs Mo«r, Jack Newbcrg, Julius Ntwmoa, Mourlcf Newman, Sam Novak, Harry NootWI, Harry llovak, Jullui I, NovaK, Max Novak, Albert A. Oruch, David Oruch, Altwrt Oruch, Charles Peoblor, Jr., Kelin Pftli, D~w!(i A, nira, CorJ Rltlc<!;, rail Rlpv Morris Rolliteln, Isadora VI. Roitnblnlt, Leo Rsitnlhal, Charles S. Ron, Agne) Rubin, trvln Rublnow, - Abraham s . Rutnll;. //lillam Saferslcln, Phil ioH. Chos. 5allimon, Irvlna Schnelaorman, Oavld Schwolb, Richard J. Seltner, Harry 5IKman, Harold Sleoel, Harry Sllverman, Morris Slnser, Vim. skolnlk, Abe Slusky, Hubert Sormncr, Mlllard Speler, Davtf Slein, Dora A. Slctn, Lena Stein, Maurice Steinberg, Uen[. Stirn, Samuel Swortr, Loo Tauo, Anno Taxmon, Steworl Tully, T. A. Tuny, Phillip Turck, Abo V, Venaer, Poul Veref, F. Wokschlap, Leo Waxenbcro, Her-' txsit Well, E. I. Wfdmon, Somuel D. Witsman, Albert L. Wohlner, Richard Wright, Milton H, Yudelson, Irvine 0. Zleamon, Hymie Zorlnsky, Ben A, Zoorwlll, John Roienblatl, Also the Missel Rebecca Oercovlcl, Leo Greenberg, Fonnlo Crodlnsky, Rose Crotlln' iky, Hannah Moll, Julia Malt, Sally Howman, dote Rothkop, Blanche Zlmman,
Tlie Jewish Community Center's Theatre Art3 Department v/ill hold tryouts this Sunday, October 30, nt 1 p.m. for Lionel Bart's musical, "Oliver." Tho musical production, based on thi? Charles Dickens story, ran for two years on Broadway, It Is tho initial production of th» new JCC Dramatics Group and
"I'm sure," Mr. Fellman continued, " t h a t Glenn Cunningham joias me in abhorring acts such as these, but I'm saddened that Mr. Cunningham waited so long and ignored the acts a month ago. His failure to comment certainly indicated a fail,- ure to recognize the seriousness of defamation. "At this point more than antisemitism is involved. It is cl^orly political anti-scmltism. I'm sure the good men find women of this Congressional District will not tolerate political antisemitism," said Mr. Fellman. Cuimlngham Comments Glenn Cunningham, the incumbent candidate in the race for the Second District Congressional seat, was asked by The Jewish Press for his comments on the situation. "Upon my return to Omaha this week," said Mr. Cunningham, "I was shocked to hear that my opponent's large advertising signs had been again defaced, While I condemn vandalism of any type, I particularly deplore the anti-scmitic inscriptions which an obviously infantile mind had written upon his billboards. Acts such as these have no place in American politics, nor in American society, As the general public and my many Jewish friends well know, I have struggled against bigotry my entire life. I certainly hope that those who are responsible for these acts are caught and punished."
The slogan "black p o w e r nnd the reported "deterioration" in the relationship between Jews nnd Negroes should not dlscourago rabbis from encouraging support of civil rights programs,
will bo presented sometime in February. Grade school, junior high and liigh school students are urged to attend the tryouts in the Center auditorium for roles in tho production. A prepared song presentation Js required for those trying out. Students, as well as adults, are also needed for stage crew responsibilities.
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present at the C p.m. dinner in the synagogue social hall, and will present his address in the main sanctuary at 8 p.m. Interested members of the community are invited to hear Habbi Kaplan's address following the dinner. Currently serving as Professor of Philosophies of Religion at tho Jewish Theological Seminary of America, Rabbi Kaplan is a former teacher of Habbi Kripke when the latter was a student at the Seminary. Rabbi Kaplan has been associated with the Seminary since 1909 and was named Professor Emeritus in 1903. A leader in all areas of Jewish life, Dr. Kaplan is credited as being first to conceive the idea of the J e w i s h Center. Known as the "Father of Reconstmctionism," Dr. Kaplan was) the founder of the Reconstructionist Magazine in J935 and tho Jewish Reconstructionist Foundation in 1940. He conceived tho idea of the University of Judaism in 1945 and initiated tho ceremony of Bat Matizvah in 1922. A prolific author, Dr. Kaplan's credits i n c l u d e n u m e r o u s pamphlets, articles, tracts and brochures dealing with Jewish religion, education, history and contemporary affairs.
The following works by Dr. Mordecai M. Kaplan are available in the Omaha: Jewish Federation Library at the Jewish Community Center, Basic Values in Jewish Religion Faith of America : Future of the American Jew The Greater Judaism in the Making; A Study of the Modern Evolution of Judaism Jewish Reconstructionist Papers Judaism As a Civilization; Toward a Reconstruction of American-Jewish Life Judaism in Transition Judaism Without Supernaturalism; The Only Alternative to Orthodoxy and Secularism Know How To Answer Modern Meaning of God in Modern Jewish Religion The New Haggadah A New Zionism Purpose and Mean of Jewish Existence Question Jews Ask: Reconstructionist Answers . Toward the Formulation of Guiding Principles for the Conservative Movement Not So Random Thoughts UECORD . Rabbi Mordecai M. Kaplan Answers "Questions Jews Ask" (6 record set) :
a leading Jewish rabbinic scholar and educator told an assemblage of more than 300 rabbis. Dr. Emanuel Rackman, assistant to the president of Yeshiva University, added that rabbis should also increase their involvement in the war against poverty, even to the extent of encquraging their congregants to "welcome the necesary heavy taxes as a privilege rather than a burden." Dr, Rackman made his remarks at the 23rd annual Yeshiva University Rabbinic Alumni Convention. He told the nabbis that Jewish religious leaders who concern themselves only with "the preservation of ritual and tlie purity of theology are not fulfilling their total function and am alienating the best o{. Jewish youth."
Dr. Rackman s a i d that in Judaism "there can be no dichotomy between theology and personal and social action." Black Power Referring to the "black power" slogan, Dr. Rackman said rabbis should recognize t h a t most of its advocates are referring to "the power of the vote, not violence," He said statements by some black power advocates that they want black people to run their own movements should not bo "exaggerated" by Jews, "When Negroes say they want to be in charge of their own organization," he said, "they are speaking In the same voice-a3 Zion. ists in Israel who have com-, plained that American Zionists are interfering in their affairs."