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Cohen, Somberg Head Youn< The a|)|)»iiitiMi-ii( of Jack Cohen and .Marlon Somber;,' as co-chairmen of (lie Voting ' Kxecutive Division of (IK; I!)(i8 Jewish PhilanthropiesUnited .Jewish Appeal-Israel Emergency Fund Campaign ivas iimioiiitccd this week by Daniel I(a(/,iuan, g e n e r a l campaign chairman. In jniiking the announcement Mr. Katzman noted, ''these men have; holh been leaders in prior canipaign.s and their willingness to serve again .signals the coming success story in the Young Executive Division. The greatest, significance of their efforts will be. measured in the development of the future leadership that our Jewish community vitally needs." '05 Chairman Mr. Somberg, who served as chairman of the general Men's Division in the 111115 campaign, lias participated in philanthropies campaigns for many years.
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Community Chest and the As- and refugee programs, (line will soicated Retailers. he no programs. Those of us who have (teen blessed with Leader Last Year A native of Des Moines, Iowa AmuUun iiti/enshi]j, t u n n o i Mr. Cohen served as co-chan man of the general men's di vision in the 19H7 campaign. A graduate of the University of Nebraska, Mr. Cohen is an ac live member of Temple Israel Temple Israel Men's Club and B'nai B'rilh. In a joint statement, Mr. Somberg and Mr. Cohen indicated their reasons for accepting the campaign leadership again. "As we see it, the situation in Israel is even more critical to day than it was a' the height of the June war. Israel Is currently diverting 70 per cent of her income for defense purposes. These are the funds wliicli would normally lie used for purposes of immigration and refugee rehabilitation. Unless free world Jewry assumes (he iinan cial burden of (he immigration Jack Cohen
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S 198@ turn a deaf ear to tin- needs of refugees who look to Israel a* a haven as they leave (lie many countries where th lite of a Jevr . is still in danger." Responsibility Mr. Somberg noted that the Young Executive Division represents the men of the community who will one day assume the roles of those most responsible for the success of the annual fund drive. "Some of the men in this division have not yet been made aware of their responsibilities," he said. "It is our hope that we can alert them, not only to ths tremendous needs, but also to the burden of their responsibilities as leaders of the community. While we cannot dictate amounts, we vill appeal to the conscience of every man in this division to give as generously as possible to the campaign this year, which may prove to be the most important in the history of our people "
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Newman Camp Enrollment Soars As of February 1, 1!IGS Knrolliuciits for the 1908 sessions of camping are W't ahead of the enrollment as of the same dale a year ago. Parents desiring a summer resident camping experience for their children should enroll their children now to avoid disappointments later. Children can still be enrolled for any nf the (wo week sessions. Over 5(1% of registrations for the second session has already been completed.
Jerusalem 'JTAl—The Israel Defense Ministry formally announced that Hi? Dakar, the submarine1 missing in the Mediterranean Sea since January 25 with a crew of (if), was considered lost and that the 11-day search for it had been ended. The loss was the worst disaster in Israel':; short naval history. The announcement indicated that Israeli vessels in the vicinity would maintain a lookout. The Dakar was proceeding from Portsmouth, England, after rccommissioning and was enroute to its base at Haifa. The submarine reported by radio on schedule January*.25 and was not 1heard from again. A massive four-nation air and sea LONDON UTA)—France will search was launched immediate- supply Iraq with 32 Mirage jet ly but no substantiated traces fighter-bombers and 20 other of- 'ho submersible were found M i r n g e aircraft of different in the area off Cyprus, where types as part of a 07 million the last radio report was heard pounds sterling (^HiO.ll million) from. arms agreement that will be signed in Paris next week by President do Gaulle and President Aref of Iraq, the London Daily Telegraph reported this week. '''Marian Noddle, G r o u n d s The arms deal with Iraq will Chairman of the Esther K. New- reopen the q u e s t i o n of de man Camp, and Edward Brod- Gaulle's.attitude toward Israel Itey, Chairman of the Kalah and the Jews in general, the Franklin Chapel committee, look paper's diplomatic corresponover the final plans for the dent said. Iraq fought against Israel last June and still has forces in Jordan.
The homecoming of Philip M. Kluf/nielt, former Omaliau, as guest speaker for Hie annual dinner meeting nf the Omaha Jewish Federal ion, will highlight flic (ilth annual community assembly to be hold Sunday, February JH, at 6:30 p.m. at the Highland Country Club. Commenting on (he meeting, Harry Sidmaii, president of the Omaha Jewish Federation, said "We extend our heartfelt: welcome to Philip Klut/uick and 1look forward to meeting with him again at the annual meeting. Throughout his residence in Omaha, from l!)'i(i to 19-13, he identified himself most acfhely uith Federation programs and was an active participant in all phases of our community life1." "It is " " " ' is interesting to note,"
of the (itli annual Philanthropies Campaign In 19311, Mr. Klutznick was the moving spirit in the estab lishmcnt of the Omaha Jewish Education Bureau, which introk duced a new concept of community-synagogue partnership and cooperation in Jewish education. He was its first chairman and guided its initial steps. He was instrumental in organizing the Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs, and defined its role in a Jewish community, as "Unity Withou1* Uniformity." The blueprint of this concept has become a model for similar groups in other communities. As chairman of the budget committee he introduced the functional subcommittee plan, increasing the number of participants in this important comPhilip M. Klutznick munity process. Throughout his their present, and portend many association with the Federation, Mr. Klutznick served as chair- changes for their future," Mr. man of numerous committees Sidman said. "For this reason, I especially and projects concerned with the urge young adults to be present welfare of the community. Commenting on Mr. Klutz- at this dinner meeting, which nick's appearance* at the annual we hope will stimulate their thinking and encourage their New York (JTA)—A Work- and historically inaccurate to meeting, Mr. V e r e t said, paiticipation in community af' O years in man's Circle official charged hear." The ABC network tele- "Throughout my .J fairs.1' here that national television pro- vised a series of four programs Omaha I have preserved the Election of Officers image of Philip Klutznick as the grammer;; •.vcrc ''presenting groElection of ofliccrs and Board tesque caricatures and distort- on the Yiddisli language and cul- ideal 'lay leader' who gave of himself beyond all expectations. members will take place at tho ing the contributions made by ture during January. Yiddish language writers, jourMrs. Mlotek asserted that the To this date, the impression meeting. Maurice R. Gilinurc, nalists and actors in the fields programs were "in effect," anti- which he made on me is an in-general chairman of the 1907 of world literature and Ameri- Semitic "without meaning to be delible one as a dedicated, com- Philanthropies Campaign, and can culture." and only because no one munal worker, as well as a dear Harvey D. Ferer, chairman of I look forward to meet- the Israel Emergency Drive, The charge was made by Jo- bothered to check out the facts. friend. will submit their final campaign seph Mlotek, educational direc- The history of the Yiddish the- ing with him again." reports. Attendance Urged tor of the organization, at the ater ns shown on the TV screen In urging members of the The 19C8 Campaign personnel was a caricature, with names 50th jubilee of the organization's Chapel which will be completed schools. He did not single out of past stars bandied about in Jewish community to attend the headed by Daniel'Katzman, genin time for the lf)08 summer sespot-pouri Of hurried studies dinner meeting, Mr. Sidman is- eral chairman, will be introsions of Camp. Made possible by any network but noted that arather than respectful portraits. sued a special appeal to young duced. gifts of friends and relatives of "within recent weeks several The whole Yiddish press and adults to be present. Present Federation officers the late Kalah Franklin, the national television programs "An urgent need in every are: Harry Sidman, president; Chapel facility will serve as a purporting to depict Yiddish literature w e r e treated as center for religious services and language contributions to Amer- though they trespassed on Amer- Jewish community, in ours as Elmer Gross and Isadore Treprovide an area for inspiration- ican culture have given a dis- ican soil instead of having coik well, is for the young people to tiak, vice-presidents; Morton A. al programs and special cultural torted and spphomoric concep- tributed to its cultural spec- become aware of the problems Richards, treasurer; and Robwhich are rapidly engulfing ert M. Feinberg, secretary. tion that was painful to watch activities,
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said Mr. Sidman, "that Mr. Klutznick will address this annual meeting which also marks the beginning of the 31st year of service by Paul Veret as Executive Director of the Federation. Mr. Klutznick was a member of the committee which interviewed Mr. Veret prior to his assuming the position in January, 1938. They worked closely during those years," said Mr. Sidman, "and developed a close friendship as they worked together to promote the Jewish life of this community." Omaha Activities Mr. Klutznick served as a member of the Jewish Federation board from 1932 to 1943. He was actively involved in the J e w i s h Philanthropies campaigns from the inception of the first campaign in 1!).'1O. In 1935 he served as General Chairman
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