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Israel Art Calendars for Sale The 1968-69 Israel Art Calendars are now. available for sale at the Jewish Community Center. The works of 12 outstanding Israeli artists are featured in this special art calendar. The calendars, at 50 cents each, may be purchased at the information desk at the Jewish Community Center, or by mail order. .
FXCIDAY, OCTOBER
Robert M. Feinberg, prominent Omaha philanthropist and leader, will be the guest of honor at a testimonial dinner for State of Israel Bonds, on Sunday, December 8, at the Highland Country Club, it was announced this week by Maurice Gilmore, chairman of die 1968 Omaha Israel Bond Campaign. In announcing plans for the dinner, Mr. Gilmore noted that that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the S t a t e of Israel, and that" Israel Bonds "provide funds for every phase of economic development. "Israel's role in transforming homeless refugees into pioneers and builders of a reborn Jewish homeland was determined to a • large degree by the economic advances which Israel Bonds have helped make pdssible," said Mr. Gilmore. Progress "With the aid of Israel Bond funds, the . entire face of. the country has been changed. Israel As now-one: of the most industrialized countries in the middle east. Major industries have come into being; barren areas in the Negev desert have .been made fruitful and new harbors have been built on the Mediterranean -to handle its growing foreign trade," Mr. G i l m o r e noted. • "Israel Bond funds have been decisive j n the achievement of these gains, and will be equally decisive in making possible the, attainment of Israel's future eco-
Brooklyn Synagogue Speech , New Yprk (JTA)-The rabbi of the East Midwood "Jewish Center in Brooklyn .sharply rebuked a crowd who booed and jeered Mayor John v>- Lindsay this week as the mayor attempted to address an audience in the temple on the dispute between the teacher's union and the largely Negro Ocean Hill. B r o w n s v i l l e school district which precipitated New York's , third city-wide teachers' strike itince school opened on Sept. 9,(* . The mayor was shouted down 'when he said that both sides in the dispute were guilty of "acts .of VigUanteism." Rabbi Harry Halpern took" the microphone and declared, "As Jews you have no right toijre In this synagogue acting the^way you are
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/- Miami, Fla. (JTA)—Arab servicemen b e i n g trained at the Homestead Air Force Base near here in the operation and maintenance of F-104 jet fighters ; which the United States is supplying to the Kingdom of Jordan, have been canvassing gunshops in the downtown Miami .area to buy small arms to take back to Jordan. According to Jacob Chernof«ky, managing editor of the Jew. ish Floridian, the Arab trainees h a v e been visiting the gun stores seeking mainly Smith and Wesson .38 cal., "Bodyguard" rev o l v e r s . They bought up all available to them at more than $100 each and left orders for —other-types of small arms. At least one Jewish gunsmith refused to sell thenv weapons. •A-Homestead. Air Force Base spokesman said that six Jordanian pilots and 15 ground crew personnel, arrived for training here early jin September; They: were out looking for the guns a w e e k l a t e r r Most of the Arab purchasers said they required the guns "for official use," dr "for gifts" or for "personal use."
acting. Is this the exemplification of the Jewish faith?" Shouts of "yes, yes," were the answer. Some members of the audience belonged to the congregation and others were members of the community at large which is white, middle class and predominantly Jewish. Observers said a large part of ihe audience was clearly composed of teachers. The rabbi said he had seen no NegrdcsTin the center.
Jewish Teen Wins Olympic Gold Medal An ' American - Jewish, swimmer, Debbie Meyer, won her first Olympic Gold Medal when sluLscorea.an easy-victory.over seven competitors in the 400meter women's freestyle. Miss Meyer set an Olympic record of 4:31.8 though it was-below her own w o r l d record mark of 4:24,5. Another American Jew, Mark Spitz; is favored to win the 100-meter men's butterfly finals.
Senior Citizens 16th Anniversary ; Luncheon Monday
•••Qhe Senior Citizen's Club, cosponsored by the Omaha Jewish "Federation and the Nation«. al Council of Jewish Women, will hold a special-anniversary^ luncheon Monday, October 28, at 12 noon at the Jewish Community Center. Celebrating its' 16th year of organized activities, the Senior Citizen Club invites all new prospective iriembers to ' bo~ guests of. the club at the anniversary luncheon meeting. Reservations may be made with Morris Nachman, 553-4967; Mrs. Milton Margolin, £53-4668 or Mrs. Louis Cutler, 4%7143. Rabbi Isaac Nadoff will be the special guest speaker, following a brief business meeting.
Robert M. Feinberg nomic goals," said Mr. Gilmore. • Noting Mr. Feinberg's long and dedicated efforts in behalf of the State of Israel: Mr. Gilmore said, "I am confident that Omaha's "1968 campaip, highlighted by the dinner honoring Mr. Feinberg, will play its. full role in the historic task facing us in this 20th year, of Israel's statehood." Feinberg Record An active leader in many philanthropic and civic endeavors, Mr. Feinberg is currently a member of the United Jewish Appeal National Campaign Cabinet, He..also serves the UJA as a member of the National
Cash Campaign Committee the National Resolutions Committee and Ihe Midwest Leadership Institute Committee. Mr. Feinberg serves as a di» rector and Executive Secretary of the Omaha Jewish Federation and is a past chairman of the Federation Budget Committee, An,.active worker in all Jewish Philanthropies Campaigns, Mr, Feinberg , has also served as general chairman of the annual campaign. A' trustee of the National Board of the United Israel Appeal, Inc., Mr. Feinberg i s . also a member of the National Board of Governors and Area, Chairman of the Israel Bonds Organization. Mr. Feinberg serves on the boards of the American Friends of Hebrew University, National Conference of Christians' and Jews, and is a member of the President's Council of Brandeis University. An active leader in the local Big Brothers activities, Mr. Feinberg-is^involved in many- otheflphilanthropic causes, Jewish and non-sectanan, both on the local and national level. Mr. Feinberg has been a member of UJA Study Missions to Israel and Europe, in I960,1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 and with Mrs. Feinberg is now on his 7th UJA study mission to Israel. Further information about the' dinner honoring Mr. Feinberg is available at the Israel Bond Office, 342-13GG. ~
PessimistIe About With Arabs Tel Aviv (JTA)—Defense Min- tories; and time, the duration of tion of the/faccupied territories so that the Palestinian 'leaders, ister Moshe Dayan -told an which is not known. American audience, that Israel He said Israel must exploit \ will come to talk with us." has three major requests of the these factors immediately or. it • United Stales in the areas of may miss a historic opportuforeign policy, support and se- nity. Israeli forces' should conGeneral Dayan was asked curity. He also reiterated his tinue to hold the present lines pessimistic views of early peace, and. to combat terrorism and . by UJA mission g e n e r a l chairman, Edward Ginsberg, with the Arabs and said,; "In my try to win the Arabs over, he what he expects from the opinion we shall have to live for said. But at the same tune, IsUJA people. a long time under strain and rael must prepare for another He replied, "I expect you battle t>efore peace is achieved." war. . . . to feel Jewish, and that is all. He said that if Soviet Russia He stressed that every possiIf you feel Jewish, then we wanted to. force open the Suez ble effort must be made'to setare together, you and us. If . Canal before there is a peace tle areas in Jerusalem, in the we are in trouble,'then if you -settlementpit-wourdhave io~as=-~ Jordan -Valley- and tho-Golan—- fel^TwishryTrwiird"Ht aume the responsibility of fight- Heights. Above all. General Daa Jew. does when another Jew" ing the Israel Army and driving yan declared, "we nave to shape is in trouble." . ^ it t>ack from the Canal's banks. our relations with the popula-
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^SosfenifeNamedf Presictenlf of Nebraska U. Lincoln CampusesGeneral Dayan, whose recent Dr. Joseph Soshnik has been named the first president of the University of Nebraska's Lincoin campuses and outstate ac'tivities. Dr. Soshnik formerly held the position of vice-chancellor for administration, where ho has handled the business and finance affairs for the entire university since 1962. • A native Omahan, Dr; Soshnik Is a 1937 graduate of Omaha Central High School. He received his Bachelor's d e g r e e from Creighton University in 1 1941, a master's degree from ; Denver University in 1943 and • a doctorate from the University ; of Nebraska in 1952. '-• Prior to joining the "staff of the University of Nebraska in 1957, Dr. Soshnik held the dual position at Creighton University as director of the department of management and university auditor and b u d g e t consultant. While in Omaha,' Dr. Soshnik also served as a member of the
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statements on foreign policy havo stirred controversy" within the-Government, spoke before the 450 members of tha U n i t e d Jewish Appeal's' 14th study mission. He said the three requestsi of the United States were: support Israel's stand that there can be ho withdrawal from occupied Arab territories prior to a peace settlement; Influence Soviet Russla to keep the Middle East out of the arena of Big Power conflicts and leave Israel and tho Arab states to settle their differences directly; supply I s r a e l with appropriate aircraft needed to maintain Its security. New Factors The Defense MinislsrTraid that there were three major political factors which did fiot exist before the June, 1967 SixDay War! Israeli control of territory from the Golan Heights to the Suez Canal;~control of the population of the occupied terri-
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Oct. 23, '68, Jerusalem, Israel "** Mr. Harry SIdmari, President, Jewish Federation, Omaha, Nebraska UJA Study Mission now in Israel deeply moved by heroism and sacrifice of the people in face of daily attacks on borders and cities, and mounting threats to security of country. "- * _ ' • " • • • • ••••••• With resources strained to utmost for defense, Israel must at same time cope, with tremendous social welfare needs, education and rehabilitation. •: Immigration rising with four thousand new arrivals in September. United Jewish. Appeal must fulfill commitments and sustain vast humanitarian programs, We cannot afford to delay. Great sums money needed immediately. We earnestly appeal for intensive drive in your community to mobilize maximum dollars for $80,000,000 fall cash drive. . , American Jewry has responded magnificently in past. We tire confident that all .communities, will again rise to the challenge. Warmest thanks and regards. '•. EDWARD GINSBERG ' General Chairman • . ' • . : United Jewish Appeal
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