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'J'lii' iniiiiiilirni of ;> P h i l a n t h r o p i e s C a m p a i g n Cabinet to
plan and assist in Hie conduct of the annual all-in-one drive has been announced hy Maurice Ciliiiore, General Campaign Chairman. "We are fortunate (hot in Omaha we* have an experienced group of men who have been the backbone of many Philanthropies drives." said Mr. Gilmore. "This outstanding croup of community leaders and experienced campaigners will be asked to serve as members of the Cabinet so that we may have their continued guidance and help in the forthcoming drive."
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Manhcim Shapiro, writer, so- munal life, he felt Mr. Shapiro ciologist and educator, will be will contribute much to the migticst speaker at the Annual dcrstandm;; of the comiiuiml) s Omaha Jewish Federation Din- tradition ner Meeting, Sunday, February 12. at fi:30 p.m. at' the Blackutone Hotel, Joe M. Rice, Annual Meeting Commilte chairman! announced. Air. Shapiro will discuss a subject of urgent and timely interest to member? of the community. He will baso his presentation on his first hand observations and Hit many fact-finding surveys he has conducted. As a former director of Jewish Communal Affairs of the American Jewish Committee, and its national education director, he is well equipped to do so. Mr. Rice said that it was very appropriate that Mr, Shapiro, with his rich background and knowledge of the problems of American Jews, should highlight, the Federation meeting. Pointing out that the Omaha Jewish Fed c r a t i o n has traditionally maintained a deep commitment to preservation of Jewish com-
University of Nebraska II i 11 e 1 members, Nancy Aron.<;on and Veta Simon, both of Omaha, and Harold Uontv, Des Moincs. Iowa, will offer students' views of college life Sunday, February D, at 2 p.m. at the Omaha Jewish Community Center. Discussions of "Life in Sorority and Fraternity Houses," "Life in the Dormitories" and '•Jewish Life on Campus" will be explored by th'-1 students ai part of the Nebraska' Ilillelsponsored program for Jewish high school seniors and their parents, The "Glimpse into College Life" program
The appointment of Norman Halt as chairman of the Pacesetter Division of the Jewish Philanthropies Campaign was announced this week by Maurice Gilmore, general chairman of the ]!Ki" drive.
To Cite Milton Abrahams Milton It. Abrahams, current president of the Jewish Federation, will he honored upon his retirement as president. Mr. Abrahams has completed two years of service in that office, having served as president in 19(55 and 1!H">6—a culmination of o long career as a volunteer leader and a distinguished recjrd of services for the community. Agenda Elections of new officers and members of the Board will take place. Recognized lor their services in the 1906 Jewish Philanthropies campaign will be the chairmen of .he various divisions and units. The 1%7 Campaign leadership personnel will be introduced. The entire community is inviied to attend the Jewish Federation- Annual Dinner Meeting. Reservations at $:!.5O a person can be made by calling the Jewish Community Center, 342-13G6.
will also include a presentation of a new university produced color film by Mr. John Aronson. University of Nebraska Director of Admissions. A question and answer period will be held and refreshments will be served. Harold Bbrdy, Executive Chairman of the Nebraska Ilillel chapter, .nrEes all prospective college freshmen'to attend this special program. He noted that the subjects to be discussed will be of equal interest to students planning to attend any college away from home, and is not limited to prospective Nebraska University students.
Norman Halt "We are greatly encouraged with Norman Bait's acceptance of the leadership of this key division in our campaign," said Mr. Gilmore. The Pacesetter Division consists of contributors whose gifts range from $1,000 and over. This group tradition-
ally launches the Philanthropies drive, and dollar-wise comprises the largest segment of campaign contributions," Mr. Gilmore noted. Norman Batt A prominent Omaha businessman and communal worker, Mr. Batt serves as a member of the board of directors of tha Omaha Jewish Federation. He is a past chairman of the Federation Camp Committee, and has served on the board of directors of Beth El Synagogue. In accepting the appointment, Mr. Batt said: "I recognize fully the responsibility placed upon the leadership of the Philanthropies campaign. Some 109 agencies and institutions, untold thousands of people, benefit from the proceeds of this annual campaign." "Omaha Jewry has responded in the past in meeting the needs of our local agencies, the national institutions, and tha Unied Jewish Appeal," Mr. Batt said. "From all indications, th» needs of 19(17 are greater than ever and we will do all we can to reach Omaha's fair share in meeting these needs."
I'lciiucd from left to right arc Mines. Itoheit Mass, Martin Calotlnoy, Edward Hlrsch and Morris Klcvens, members of the St. Louis sisterhood who will present a musical production for the Beth El Sisterhood donor event.
Sussed "A Mother is a Mother is a Mother", an original musical production, will be presented at the annual Beth El Sisterhood
Latest; Statistics-On Jews in Egypt
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Paris (JTA)—There are still 2,000 Jews remaining in Egypt, it was reliably reported here this week. Of the total, 1,1100 are Sepliardim, the remainder are Ashkenazim. Most of the Egyptian Jews live in Cairo and Alexandria. There are 27 synagogues remaining in Egypt, but all are deserted, according to the report, In Lebanon, it was reported, there are 6,000 Jews, living mostly in the capital of Beirut, The report stated that about 1,400 Jewish children are enrolled in three Jewish schools in Belrjt, and that Hebrew is taught in those schools.
Donor event Wednesday, February II, following the noon salad l u n c h e o n in the synagogue social hall. Written .by Mmec. M o r r i s Klevens and Robert Mass of St, Louis, Missouri, the musical is a creative interpretation dealing with role of the Jewish mother of our time, and her role in relating tradition to our everyday life. ; Mrs. Klevens, who composed the original music for the production, will also co-star in the presentation a l o n g with coauthor Mrs. Mass. Mrs. Martin Calodney and Mrs. E d w a <• d Hirsch, both of St. Louis, complete the cast for this portrait of."generations of Mothers" and the interdependence of their lives, . ' Mines. Bernard Hockenberg and Stanley Silvcrmait1 are cochairmen of the Doaot Event.