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ISRAEL BOND CONFERENCE PAYS FAREWELL TRIBUTE TO HARMAN
Daniel K:i(/m;in, ^nw.rA c-liiiirnimi of lh<' lfl(J8 Jewish I'liil:iiilhropirs-lini(cil J e w i s h Appeal-Israel Kinergeiiey Fund Campaign, has announced Hie reuppoiiilmcnt of Loonanl (ioldstcin and Joseph Kir.sltcuhaiiin to serve as co-chairmen of the Initial Gilts Division. In innking the announcement ~ Mr. Kntzman noted the produc- dignity and peace, the least I tive efforts of the co-chairmen can do is lend my efforts to our in the 1!IG7 Initial Gifts Division. campaign," he said. "All Israelis ''I am pleased," said Mr. Katz- know that this is not just anothman. "that t h e s e men have er year. This is a year that may agreed to serve again. This is' well decide Israel's future. The establishment of peace in the not just another year, since we middle has not been realMore tlinn 400 Jewish lenders Bet this year through an Intensive must raise in this single cam- ized, andeast the forced mobilization from the United States and Cnn- sale of Slate of Israel Bonds. paign at least as much money has disrupted Israel's economy, BOV this week paid n farewell Principal participants in the conas was raised in the regular forcing curtailment of m u c h tribute to Ambrni.indor Avrahnm ference were (standing, left to campaign and in the emergency needed immigrant programs." Harmnn, who is returning to Is- right) Louis II. lioynr. Chairman rael lifter nine years of outstand- of the Jlounl of (iovernors of tho drive last year. The experienced Mr. Goldstein and his family ing nervk'c an ltis country's chief larnel liond 1 Organization; Samleadership of our Initial Gifts visited with friends and relatives envoy to the United States. The uel Kothberg , National Campaign chairmen will play tin important in Israel and hat1 the unique tribute was the climax of the l'JtiK Cliairnian; (sealed) Abraham part toward the attainment of opportunity of learning firstPlanning Conference of the Hoard Feinberg, President; IJr. Joseph of Governors of the. Israel Bond J. Kdiwa.rU, Vice IVciidunt, and these goals." hand the feelings of the people. Leonard Goldstein Organization, which voted to pro- Ambassador Harnian. The tribMr. Katzman explained some "We sensed an attitude of grave vide B. nmjor share of Israel's ute, to Mr. Harnian was delivered concern together with the pride Loral needs continue of the conditions which have $289,000,000 Development llud- by Mr. Feinberir. made this a critical campaign and dedication these people feel In accepting the re-appointfor their country," said Mr. Goldyear. "The humanitarian burment to the* position of leaderden of relocating 25,000 new im- stein. "They are counting on the ship in the Initial Gifts Division, continued support of free world migrants in Israel, as well as Mr. Kirshenbaum echoed Mr. 'completing the integration into J t h e kind of support we Goldstein's observations of tho normalcy of past immigration, critical needs in Israel this year. is being shifted in its entirety, "I am pleased to have this opFriends and members of tlm family of Hie lato Robert Yager to free world Jewry, while the portunity to serve again," he have purchased thy orchestral music of Haydn's ".Symphony Mili- Israeli Government addresses said. "I know that the men in tarie" U> bt_- played in lib memory at the Omaha Metropolitan Area itself to the continuing burden our division will r e s p o n d in Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert Sunday, January 2(1. The 4 p.m. of defense." said Mr. Katzman. equal measure as they did to the concert is open to the public and will be held in the Milo Bail Stu- '•With the needs so great, Omatwo campaigns last year." dent Center Ballroom at the University of Omaha. ha is fortunate to have people A native Omahan, Mr. KirshenThe- lliyoar-old son of Dr. ami — ' : • of the caliber of Mr. Goldstein baum noted with pride the sensa Mr:;. J. Lewis Yager, Robert the orchestra. and Mr. Kirshenbaum willing to ot responsibility shown by Omawas killed in an automobile actheir efforts to our camRobert served...as colonel of lend ha Jewry throughout the years. cident last slimmer. During hi;; paign," he said. "Our Jewish' community'lias alfour years as a member of the Central's HOTC, and commandways shown its willingness to View of Israel Central High School orchestra, er of the Crack Squad. He was aid both here and abroad, and An active worker in philanlie was also a member of the a member of the National Honor certainly in these critical times, Youth S y m p h o n y Orchestra. Society and active in many throphies campaigns for many we will again do our share," ho During his senior year, he was school and civic groups. Follow- years, Mr. Goldstein's willingsaid. "At the same time, Omaha the French Horn soloist at the ing his graduation from Central, ness to serve was reinforced Jewry has built a network of lospring concert of the Youth Sym- Bob was enrolled in the Naval during a brief visit to Israel cal services which warrent conphony and was a recipient of Academy at Annapolis, where this winter. "Having been there tinued support so that we may fr > m . i i l ; ) <-',. m n i ) r ] 1 1 y " he was also a member of the and seen what the people of Isperpetuate the Jewish life in our rael have done and are doing to award for outstanding service to Academy Band. community. These are the needs preserve their right to live in which must be met by tiiis single campaign, and I feel certain that Joseph Kiislionbatim they will." can best express through our A member of Temple Israel actions in our local campaign," and Beth El Synagogues. Mr. An active membe" of Beth El Kirshenbaum has served on the Washington OTA)—The Sov- Synagogue, Mr. Goldstein has Religious School Board of Temiet authorities moved early this served tho synagogue in many ple Israel. He has been an active The 75th Anniversary cele- year to head off the annual de- committee capacities, including leader of the baseball leagues irt bration of the National Council mands that Russian Jews bo membership on the synagogue which his three sons have parof Jewish Women will be ob- given adequate facilities for ob- school board. He is an active ticipated, and has served on the adult committees of L i t t l o served by the Omaha Section taining Matzah for Passover. participant in the Fraternal Or- League, at the annual Donor Dessert The Soviet Embassy here dis- der of Masons and the Kiwanis League. Pony League and Colt Luncheon, Tuesday, J a n u a r y tributed this week copies of a Club. :ifl, at 12:30 p.m. at the First Novosti News Agency press reFederal S a v i n g s and Loan lease announcing that the baking of niatvah had begun in Homestead Center. Moscow on Jan. 7—three and a Sulie Harand, n a t i o n a l l y half months before Passover. known singing actress who has often been called tho "Complete Cast of One" will present her Editor's note: The following letter was received by Mrs. unique musical dramatic rendiJulius Newman from David Ben-Gurion. A close friend of tion of "I Do, I Do", the curMiss Hannah Logasa who passed away December 11, 1067, rent Broadway hit. Background Mrs. Newman notified Mr. Ben-Gurion of Miss Logasa's death. music and accompaniment will Cast members for the Studio be provided by Martin Ruben- Theatre production of "Half A I have your letter of December the 27lh with the tragic stein, versatile pianist who has Sixpence" were selected at trynews that the dear Hannah Logasa is not any more with us. appeared at "Mr. Kelly's," Chi- outs this week. A few spots for I can hardly express what I feel. cago's top night spot, boys still remain open in the She was one of the most remarkable of all the women Chairmen cast. Boys interested in trying and men I know in my life. I was astonished when several out for the production are asked Mmes. Irvin Kainian, Lloyd years ago I received a letter and a check of several thousand Friedman and Justin Manvitz to call Ira Hazniek, 558-2431 or dollars for the development of the Negev. I never before Dennis Adams, 393-9808. nre co-chairmen of the fund heard the name Logasa, and I was amazed that an unknown raising event, proceeds of which Cast members named include: person from far away sends thousands of dollars for the will be used for current Coun- Jim Roddy, Kent II an on, Ed Ncgev. I was even more astonished when a few weeks later I received again a new check. cil projects including the Senior Gorman, Bill Gilinsky, Bob HopThen she came to Israel and I saw I have before me an Citizens Lounge at the JCC and kins, Saragail Katzman, Julio extraordinary personality. We exchanged letters all the time, the Omaha Hearing School. Shrier, Jean F r a m d y, Julie and last I had the privilege of meeting her again in the States. Mmes. Arthur Could, William Bernstein, Brian Nelson, Sheryl She was already very weak, but still mentally very much Fried and Charles Monasee are Harris, Kathy Denny, Dalieno alive. the luncheon coordinators, Dec- Majors, Cathy Davis, D e n n i s She was a great and extraordinary'personality, and some orations nre being handled by Adams, Dan Kahout, Janet Liplady, who knew her, should write her biography. Our people Mines. L e o n a r d Kulakofsky, sey, Sharee Coh'n, Ross Marshould know what a great woman American Jewry had givJames Robinson and Irving Ep- golin, Bob Hopkins, Patty Gilen us. ler, Susan Sturges, Betsy Cohn, stein. I am deeply grateful to you for the picture you sent me Reservations may bo mada Lori S c l z l e r , Jano Prohaska, of my friend. It is a great treasure for me. with the donor chairmen. Sitter Sue Jazynka and Teresa WaldYours, David Ben-Gurion mati. service will be available. Sulie Uarand
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