An Omaha 'First'
Hubert H. Humphrey to Speak Minimum Dinner Omaha—Former U n i t e d States Vice President, Hubert H. Hutnplurey, will be the featured speaker at Omaha's first Pacesetter Recognition Dinner, Sunday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. at
the Highland Country Club, In addition to Mr. H u m p h r e y , who now serves as U n i t e d States Senator from Minnesota, other special guests will include James J. Exon, Gover-
nor of Nebraska; and Eugene Leahy, Mayor of Omaha. The dinner will be by invitation only for men who have made, or will make, a minimum individual contribution of
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Hadasscttt Plans City-Wide Israel Anniversary Celebration Omaha—A community-wide chael Oren and her Israeli Folk celebration of the 23rd anniver- Dancing Group. Mrs. Sam sary of the State of Israel is Katzman will show slides of Isbeing'planned by the Omaha rael, Saragail Katzman, accomChapter of Hadassah. Israeli panied on the guitar by Tom food will highlight the buffet Mlnthorn, will sing.the Israeli luncheon Wednesday, April 28, favorites, "Jerusalem the Golfrom 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the den" and "Hatikva." Crossroads .Auditorium. T h e The program will also In"Sabra Luncheon," prepared clude highlights of their recent: by Mrs. Jakub Brand, will in- tours to Israel by B3bbUsaac clude such Israeli specialties Nadoff, Mrs. Manfred Kuttrier, as pitba, tehina, humus, Israe- Mrs. M. F. Levenson and Mrs. li salad and the fruits of Is- Norman Whitman. rael. The story of "Life in a KibA special program, from 1:30 butz" will be told by Miss Mirto 3 p.m. will follow the lunch- iam Allen, a student at the Unieon. Modern Israeli singing will versity of Nebraska in Lincoln. Israeli sabras, now living in be offered by Mrs. Jakub Brand; Horas and folk dancing Omaha, will serve as guides Will be performed by Mrs. Mi- for the various Israeli exhibits
Lecture by Black Rabbi April 28 at Beth Israel '
Omaha—A black rabbi, Hallu Mosha Paris, will be the guest lecturer at Beth Israel Synagogue, Wednesday, April 28 at 8 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Jewish Cultural Committee and The American Jewish Committee, the lecture is open to all interested members at the community at no charge. Rabbi Paris was b o r n in Ethiopia and came to t h e United States in the late 1930's, His first contact with Hebrew came through his association with the Black Jewish Community in Harlem. He ittended City University and Yeshiva University, and r e c e i v e d a Bachelor of Hebrew Literature Degree with a major in Hebrew literature and a minor in Jewish History. Rabbi Paris A stimulating and interesting s p e a k e r , Rabbi Paris May 3 and May 17, at Temple serves on the Commission for I s r a e l , 8:00-9:00. Instructors Synagogue R e l a t i o n s of the are_Walter Feidman, IntroducNew York Federation of Jew- tion to Yiddish; Jack Molad, ish Philanthropies, at the Jew- Beginning. H e b r e w II; Mrs. ish Theological Seminary, and Jakub Brand, Conversational as a worker for CORE. He will Hebrew; and Mrs. Michael Orspeak on "A Black Rabbi's cn, Israeli Dancing. Perspective of the Jewish ComThere is no charge for these munity." , ,, , • classes; those interested may Adult Education Classes are attend even though: they have ,.,,, continuing on Monday evening, not enrolled previously.
which will be on display. The entire community is invited to attend all or any part of the special c e l e b r a t i o r i . Luncheon reservation at $1.75 may be made with Mrs. Bennett Raduziner, 391-1521.
$1,000 to the 1971 campaign. Stanley Slosburg, chairman of the Pacesetter Division, said "this is the first time Omaha has recognized those men who set the pace for the annual campaign. With a record goal of $2 million for the 1971 campaign, ' we are h o p i n g that many men will join those in the $1,000 and over category," Any man who would like to receive an invitation should call Mr. Slosburg at 341-1200 or 5518779. Dinner Hosts The dinner will be co-hosted by Norman Batt, Robert Bernstein, Harvey Ferer, Maurice Gilmore, Maurice K a t z m a n , Hubert Monsky, Nick Newman, Ernie (I-Go) Nogg, Eli Schupack, Stanley. Slosburg a n d Morjey Zipursky. Mr. Slosburg said that the hosts for the dinner had chosen this means of honoring all men in the communinty who will commit themselves to an individual pledge of $1,000 or more to meet the crucial needs of the 1971 campaign. '_ "This is the first time a dinner like this is being held in our community,'' s a i d Mr. Slosburg, "and we arc grateful that Mr. Humphrey can be with us for this special event.". Mr. Slosburg said that Mr. Humphrey has been a staunch supporter of Israel during his , many years in political life. ' Noting, that the former vice- -
Hubert II. Humphrey president of the United States had visited in Israel m a n y times, Mr. Slosburg said, "I know that Mr. Humphrey will have an important message for all of us. For this reason, I hope that all men who qualify will be with us on May 2."
Des Moines Tops $600,000 Mark in Campaign to Date Des Moines — The 1971 All-in-One Campaign of the Jewish Welfare Federation has passed the $600,000 mark, with 400 cards still outstanding.. Giving is well above the 1970 Campaign. The same contributors last year donated $430,000.
Banquet May 8 Will Conclude Temple Centennial Celebration Omaha—Some GOO persons are expected to attend the Cen-' tennlal Banquet, climaxing the observance of Temple Israel's 100th birthday. The 8:30 p.m. banquet, Saturday, May 8, at the Hilton Hotel, will be proceeded by a 7:30 p.m. cocktail hour. The finale weekend will begin with special Rededication Services written by Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks, which will be part of the regular Sabbath Evening Service at Temple Israel, Friday, May 7, at 8:15 p.m. • . , Dr. Howard Sacher of George Washington University, Washington, D.C. will be the princl-
Dr. Howard Sacher
pal speaker at the centennial banquet.' Dr. Sachar a professor of Modern and Middle Eastern History, is a widely-sought speaker, and a well-known author. His first book, "The Source of Modern Jewish History," is recognized as the standard authority wherever Jewish history is taught. He has also authored a two-volume biographical history of Israel, Dr. Sachar's comments on Middle Eastern and Jewish developments are periodically taped via trans-Atlantic telephone, and are broadcast on Kol Yisrael radio Jn Israel. He lived (Continued on Page 2)
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leaders of Coneress wni address Israel's 23rd birthday celebration daring the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference In Washington, April 29-3D. More than 175 members ol tbe Senate and House have accepted invitation} to ttt two laocbeoBs ,on Capitol Hill. Left to Right, top row: Senators Hngh Scott Henry Jackson, George "McEgvem t Bob Dole. Bottom row: Representatives Hale Boos, Gerald tad, Ambassador Yitzhak Ribii I Irvine Kane, : ttalraaiifAJPAt
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