Des Moines Sets $1 Million Campaign Goal Des Moines—A'goal of $1 million for the 1970 AU-In-One Campaign of the Jewish Welfare Federation has been set by the Board of Gov* trnors of the Federation- " The goal for the R e g u l a r Campaign Is $183,035, an amount based on 1970 approved alloCations to all of the Commissions of the Federatlon, as weU as allocations to 30 other national and overseas agencies. . Regular Campaign Allocations follow: . Jewish Community Center .$33,655 , -Bureau of Jewish Education . . . . . 30,000 Community Relations Commission l.opo Jewish Social Service 9,115 Iowa Jewish Home ,. • 14,000 Jewish Welfare Federation[...'... 52^990 Other Local • 575 ; National, Overseas and " " . ' Religious Agencies 23,000 Jewish Identification , '•.••-' and Education ., .18,700
The Board of Governors has voted to continue its 50 per cent partnership with the United Jewish Appeal, which adds an additional $183,035. Campaign expenses of $10,000 and shrinkage of $15,000 bring the total for the Regular Campaign to $391,070, For
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to enhance Jewish identification among high school and college age people who are qualified, by providing a total of 24 scholarships to Jewish camps and institutes, and to Israel itself. "Our community is offering a high quality of Jewish life, and I'm sure that all persons in the community can relate to this goal, through, the services that are being provided by our local agencies. "Regarding the Israel Emergency Fund, the goal that was set by the Board will enable Des' Moines to ransom and absorb 122 Jews from countries of distress into Israel. This is in addition to.the 50 per cent contribution from, our Regular Campaign to the UJA. "The total goal of $1 million parallels our record giving in 1967, It is only logical, therefore, with the needs being greater than in 1967, that we have another unprecedented Campaign this year."
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Omaha ADL Committee Martin Agronsky to Speak ( To Opposes School Bonds Omaha Campaign Workers The Omaha Committee of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nal B'rith has expressed its' opposition to the March 10th School Bond issue. In a letter to Dr. Musselman, President of the School Board, Edward Rosen, ADL Chairman, indicated the following: 1. ADL policy opposes tie facto segregation in the public schools and believes public school authorities have the duty to end de facto segregation by whatever lawful means are- appropriate.
2. The Board of Education has ignored the trend of judicial decisions and not presented a workable, concrete plan to end de facto segregation. 3. The location of new schools, and the closing of old schools should be considered in any proposal to end de facto segregation. 4. We offer our assistance to work witii other community groups and the Board of Education in developing a program to provide quality, integrated education.
Omaha . . . Martin Agronsky, noted CBS News Commentator, will be the guest speaker at a special dinner for workers in the 1970 Omaha Jewish Philarithropies-UJA-Israel Emergency Fund Campaigns. The 8 p.m. dinner at the Prom Townhouse Ballroom, Saturday, March 14, will be preceded by a 7 p.m. cocktail hour. ;. Mr. arid Mrs. Morley ZipufskyTcnairmeii'df" the 1970 campaign, note that this is the first time. a special social evening has been arranged for campaign workers and their husbands and wives.
"We hope that all campaign workers will be present to hear Mr. Agronsky's views on the Middle East and the current U.S. position," they said. "Since the workers must carry thV story of the campaign to the rest of thejeommunity, it is vital that we take advantage of this chance to become better .informed." Paul Alpersoh, chairman ofItfedrnner arrangements, r e q u e s t s that reservations ba made with the JQWISII Community Center in advance. The dinner charge of $6 per couple will be payable at the door.
Dr. Weiss«il©siiiarin To Lecture in Omaha Omaha — Steven J. Riekes, chairman of the Jewish Cultural Committee, reported this week on the successful conclusion of the first session of the community-wide adult Jewish education program. According" to Mr. Riekes, some 200 people attended the various classes held at Temple Israel during the past 4 weeks. "Participants h a v e been enthusiastic about the class programs," , said Mr. Riekes. "We have every reason to believe that attendance during the second session will be even greater." The second session of the program will be opened Monday, March 9, at 8 p.m. at Beth
Israel Synagogue. Special guest speaker will be the noted author, lecturer, Jewish scholar, Dr. T r u d e Weiss-Rosmarin. The lecture will be open to the community at no charge. Classes for the second session will be held at Beth El Synagogue, starting Monday, March 16. Mr. Riekes urged everyone to attend the March 9 lecture and take advantage of the opportunity to meet Dr. Wciss-Rosmarin. "An exponent of Jewish survivalism, Dr. Weiss-Rosmarin will bring to our community challenging and penetrating comments and ideas of great importance to all of us," he said.
Nixon Delays Decision On Planes lor Israel WASHINGTON (JTAj-The 30-day deadline which President Richard M. Nixon set for announcing a decision on Israel's request for additional Phantom jet aircraft came and passed with no word from the White House. There was no indication that any decision had been reached. Authoritative sources said the various options available to the President were still being studied. Mr. Nixon said at a press conference Jan. 30 that the U.S. "Will consider the Israelis' arms requests based on the threats to them from states in tho area," and a decision would be made • In 30 days. Five days earlier the President said in a message to American-Jewish leaders that the U.S. was prepared to supply military equipment to friendly governments, like Israel's, "to r defend the safety of their people.", •• ' j
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Lincoln AnnouncesCampaign Heads Herbert F. Gaba, chairman (Betty) Hill. All have been of 4he 1970 Lincoln Federation leaders in many previous FedCampaign has appointed Dr. eration Campaigns. Sam 'Weinstein and Mr. Max Mr. Gaba said, "With the Neideiras his aids. Dr. Wein- know-how and enthusiasm of stein is a Lincoln orthodontist these chairmen, the ladies diand a professor in the Dental vision is assured of a highly College at the University of successful campaign." ,Nebraska, Mr. -Neidenris presiL , , : , . A n n u a l Meeting, , dent of Neiden Iron & Metal President Hyman Poisky anCompany, Inc. of Lincoln; Both nounced that the annual meethave been and are active in ing of the' Lincoln Federation many .civic affairs. .will be held Sunday, April 5, Gaba also announced' that 1970, at the Villager Motel. The Mrs. Irwiri (Ruth) Goldenberg meeting-will be preceded, by a has again agreed to lead the 6 p.m. dinner. A very interestladies division. Serving as co- ing and informative program chairmen will be Mrs.Hyman for. the. meeting has been, (Betty) Polskyrand Mrs. ,Leo planned. President Poisky said.
that every Jew in Lincoln should make a serious effort to" be present at this family dinner and meeting.
Support for El Al Faith in EPAl and a commitment of unqualified support by the Jewish Community of the United States were the subjects of a recent dinner by El Al Israel Airlines, in the wake of the Munich incident. ; The dinner was attended by 32 presidents and chairmen of major American Jewish organizations. ; ,. ;