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The appointment of Harvey Ferer as chairman and Samuel N. Wolf as co-chairman of the Pacesetter D i v i s i o n was announced this week by Daniel Katzman, general chairman of the irifill Jewish PhilanthropiesUnited J e w i s h Appeal-Israel • Emergency Fund campaigns. In making the announcement Mr. Katzman &aid, "l!)flfi can't
problems of sustaining our local Jewish-institutions; at the same time, continuing to meet our long-time commitment to Israel, They arc men who willingly say: "Foilow me!" Thnt they are willing to serve makes the future of Judaism n little more secure." KniiTgom-y Continues Mr. Ferer served as chairman of the Israel' Emergency Fund Committee last summer during the critical war period in Israel. Under Mr. F'crer's leadership, more than S'IOO.OOO was raised locally for the Emergency Fund. In accepting the chairmanship of the Pacesetter division for the 1MB c a m p a i g n , Mr. Ferer noted tluit Israel's critical needs are as urgent now as they were during the (-motion-packed days of the Sis Day War. "Just as Omaha Jewry responded to the June crisis, so too, must we share the responsibility of this critical post-war p e r i o d , " he said. "Israel's e c o n o m y has been shattered by the events of tiie Six Day War and the vast demands of the continuing defense needs. Tim massive costs Ilarvry IVrvr of the human problems ol setbe just another year for Oma- tling and educating immigrants, ha's Philanthrophy Campaign, housing and niedical aid for Isand for this reason I am de- rael's citizenry must he born lighted to announce that Harvey by free world Jewry while IsFerer will serve as chairman, rael attends to her d e f e n s e with Sam Wolf as cochriinnan, problems," Mr. Ferer .said. Leader of the Pacesetters D i v i s i o n . These are men who know the As co-chairman of the Pace-
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setter Division, Mr, Wolf brings to the campaign an impressive record of leadership roles in the community. He served as Initial Gifts Chairman in the 1U5II campaign and was general chairman of the l!)59 Philanthropies campaign. He has been active in the annual Israel Bond Drives and has served in various positions on the boards of Beth El Synagogue and Highland Country Club.
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.. member of^iiany committees of the Oiijrfhn Jewish Federation throughout the years, Mr. Wolf is well aware of the pressing local and n a t i o n a l needs as well as the critical need for funds overseas. In accepting the appointment of Pacesetter co-c h a i r m a n, Mr. Wolf indicated his agreement with the campaign slogan that "19(18 can't be just a n o t h e r year." "This will be the most important campaign year in the past 20 years," said Mr. Wolf. '"Only before the establishment of the
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State of Israel has world Jewry faced such critical responsibilities. The future of the State of Israel is dependent to a great extent on what we do this year. The Pacesetter division, consisting of contributors whose gifts r a n g e from $1,000 and over, traditionally launches the Philanthropies Drive and seta the pace for the entire campaign, I feel certain .that"the men in this division will respond generously to the extraordinary d e m a n d s of the 1908 campaign."
Rabbi Isaac Nadoff of Beth tee include Mines. Ben KlaiIsrael Synagogue, will be the rnan, Dave Epstein, Harry Shraguest speaker for the Pioneer go, Isndoro Forbes and Hyman Women Organization at their an- Fried. Mrs. Sam Richman is nual Child Rescue Dinner, Sun- in charge of decorations and day, January 14, atfi:.'iOp.m. at table setting. the Jewish ComReservations at $2 per plate munity Center. .,»,„-,, ' may be made with Mrs. Dave Rabbi N a d o f f / '^f \ Epstein 5311-3009; Mrs. Isadora who recently ic- ! • ' - ^ S Forbes, 551-aWl or Mrs. Harry turned from Is- K' «$ Shrago, 551-3800. Samuel N. Wolf rael, will give a The Child Rescue Fund Ditv report on t h e ncr is an annual event of the needs of the chil»~ Pioneer Women—The Women's dren in Israel at * " Labor Zionist. Organization of the present time. ^ America. In cooperation witli M r s. Charles the Working Women's Council of Guss will serve Israel, Pioneer Women provide Washington (JTA1—Sen. Rob- as toastmistrcs ]{-,|,j,| vast- social services in nearly ert P. Kennedy, New York Dem- . for the evening 1,000 installations in Israel inocrat, urged this week that the which will include a musical cluding the education, training United States provide F-4 Phan- program. Mrs. Milton Nearen- and guidance of Israeli youngtom jets to Israel. In a state- berg is in charge of arrange- sters in children's homes, ment issued from his Washing- ments for the chicken dinner. ton office, a point was made Members of the dinner commit- schools and rehabilitation centers. that maintenance of Israeli 1 strength'may help avert further warfare in the Middle East. "The. .Jewish Art of Music," began singing in synagogue Sen, Kennedy said it would be featuring Minneapolis Cantor, choirs v.'hen he was .seven years preferable if the USSR and the Davlcl Silverman, Will be pre- old, was a choir director at the United Stales could reach an sented by the Institute of Adult age of Hi and has been a Cantor agreement—but, if no accord Studie? at Beth El Synagogue, since l!Ki(). His accomplishments was possible and the Arabs conJanuary 10, 19(58,. at « p.m. in include the creation of the Beth tinued to re-arm, the United Chamber Orchestra nnd the States must act so that Israel the Synagogue Social Hall. The El Beth El cultural series at his Max F. Baer, National Director of the B'nai B'rith Youth Orpublic is invited to attend. Tick- present post in Minneapolis, can defend herself. He said Israel stands "only by the power ganization, will be the guest speaker at the special "Salute to Edets are $1.00 for those people Minnesota. of her arms and courage and ward Zelinslcy" evening Sunday, January 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Beth who nro not enrolled in Beth El the determination of her peo- Israel Synagogue. • -; • Synagogue's College of Adult ple," He stressed that the Arabs Dr, Baer who has served In tional Director of the B'nai Studies. refuse to negotiate, and continue to mount a massive arms build- the position of National BBYO B'rith Vocational Service. Cantor Silverman's recital will The community is invited to up, adding that peace could Director since 1949, received his Illustrate the modes, styles and attend come only through direct nego- Bachelor of Laws Degree from * methods of both ancient and , ,this , special • -. ,,event and tiations. modern Jewish music throughCreighton University in Omaha 1 a ^.. a d r v a n A a e c _ o i l !l e ..°PP«V out the world. His lecture is TEL AVIV" (JTA)-A mortar in 1937. He was awarded the tunity of meeting Dr. Baer, who join the community in paybuilt on the theme of the Jews' attack from across the Jordan Master of Arts Degree from Co- iwill belief in the power of music as River, aimed at Kfar Ruppin in lumbia University Teachers Col- n £ t d . b u t e -to . E< ^ ward Zelinsky, Used in praying to God. Mrs. A, the Beisan Valley and a twolege in 1942, and received the recently elected international C. Fellman will accompany Can- hour exchange of fire between Doctor of Education Degree president of AZA, the largest organization for young tor Silverman. There will be a Jordanians and Israeli forces on from George Washington Uni- Jewish men in the world. Tel Aivv (ZINS)—At the time versity in 1947. coffee hour following the con- the West Bank, about 10 miles The son of Mrs. Harold Zecert. north of Damiyah Bridge, end- when the State was established, A writer and lecturer of note, Canlor Silverman was born ed a New Y e a r weekend in the Israeli pound had the same Dr.-Baer was the founding Na- linsky and the late Harold Zelinsky, Edward is the first son Jn 1!) 19, the son of a Cantor. He which terrorist activities were value as the English pound sterof an AZA alumnus to hold tho otherwise centered on the Gaza ling: $4.0.1. Today its rate is top post in the national youth Strip and the town of Gaza. Ac- $0.2S'/<>. Twenty years ago the organization. • cording to a military spokes- Israeli pound was worth 14 A reception nnd social hour men, there were no casualties times its present rate. will follow the program. In stressing this point which on the Israeli side of the latest Is by no means a sign of a incidents. economy, the Israeli In the Gaza Strip, two persons healthy press probes the actual purwere injured by hand grenades chasing power of the pound, It There will be a joint meetthrown Friday night n e a r a would seem that the pound is ing of the Jewish Federation movie and a coffee house in the cheaper in some things, and inYouth Committee representown of Gaza. One person was flated in others. tatives; B'nai B'rith chapter fatally injured Saturday mornand lodge presidents; B'nai Since the founding of the ing when police were forced to, State, the price of telephone call B'rith Y o u t h Organization fire into a mob that was begin- rose 40 times over what it was representatives and Chapter ning to riot outside the labor then; postage only 10 times; advisors Sunday, January 7 exchange at Raffash, In tho meat and poultry—4 times; fish at 3 p.m. at the Jewish Comsouthern Gaza Strip. Earlier, an —5 times; milk—6 times; cheese munity Center. ; Israeli halMrack was damaged —5 times; potatoes—10 times; Dr. Max Baer will be preswhen it struck a mine near Kahn bread— 0 times and inter-urban ent to discuss the various Yunis, nn important road junc- bus transportation—7 times. Hie aspects of the local youth tion just outside the Gaza Strip. sum total increase of the cost organizations. All adults inAnother mine was found nearby of living today in Israel is five volved are urged to attend. pud dismantled. times that of 1018. Canlor David Silvcrman Dr. Max liner
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