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I: c StampSale [ 'Big Success' \ NEW YORK - This year's \ stamp and coin auction, held [ on behalf of the Israel ' Campaign Fund and coorI dinaled campaign of UJA and ; Federation of Jewish L Philanlhropies, was a huge I success. p The auction, which look place at ihe Hotel Pierre here L on June 24, 1974, netted . pledges of 135,000. Ai a samll [dinner earlier, another . 120,1)00 was donated. t Major contributors inI-eluded Jacques Minkus, f President of Minkus Stamp I and Publishing Company; f Kuri Weishaupl, Kurt ' Weishaupl, Inc., Flushing; ' Henry Ginsberg, President of , Scoll Publishing Company; ^ Martin Bellinger. Martin Selllngcr Company; and .Captlol Coin Cvnpsnv.
Syria Is Becoming An Armed Camp SERVING OES MOINES,, Vol.UII-No.43
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ByVltihakShargil TELAVIA(JTA)-Whyl» Syria Ihe most uncompromising and extreme of all the Arab states? This question continues to be asked again and again by Israelis. The answer can now be given and with it a warning for another Middle East war initialed by Syria. Syrian President Hafez Assad's regime is extremist in nature. The ruling Baath Party Is a minority party whicli rules over the masses. To maintain power, the Syrian government has to have a massive supply of weapons. Here the Soviet Union has come to the aid of the Raatliisli. Seeing that the party may lose ground at home as it has lost ground among the Arab states to Kqypt, the Soviet Union has •witched its major aid efforts from Egypt to Syria. While hardly a Soviet ship has come to an Egyptian port since Ihe Yom KIppur War. Syrian ports are filled with Russian ships unloading sleel. tanks, artillery, planes and sophisticated missiles. Coupled with Ihe feeling among the Egyptian and Syrian military that they won the Yom KIppur War. the reaupply has created a
Construction Strike Ends; ^/.y}''^"^ PoollsNeanng Completion Of War By Claudia Sbermaa OMAHA - After nearly eight weeks of a standstill on construction, workers resumed tiling and pouring cement last week on the two swimming pools at the new Jewish Community Center. Representatives of the Omaha Building (Contractor* Employers Assn. and Cement Finishers Local 5311 reached a setllement after an all-day meeting July 23 under
auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. About 80 construction projects in the area were affected by the strike. Although there are only about 250 members in the cement finishers union, an estimated 6,000 to 7,000 members of other unions refused to cross cement finishers' picket lines. Norman Bait, Ccjiter building construction
Cards for Soviet Jews To Be Sold at Cabaret OMAHA - Persons attending the Jewish Community Center's production of the musical "Cabarei" will be afforded a unique chance to show their support of Soviet Jewry, ihanks to a special project undertaken by the Omaha Committee (or Soviet Jewry. The committee, headed by Mrs. Shirley GoUstein and Mrs. Miriam Simon, will be selling Jewish New Year's greeting cards prior to, and during intermission of, performances of the musical. Bach card will seU (or SO QttmiH which ^Ifp cover*
postage. Those wishing to purchase cards may simply sign Ihe cards, or they may also Include a message of support. The Omaha commlilee will take care of addressing Ihe cards from Its list of names of Soviet Jews. "It's a marvelous opportunity to reach Jewish people in Russia," noted Mrs. Simon. "And by coincidence, nur sale lies in with some of the subject matter of 'Cabaret' — the persecution of Ihe Jewish people." The musical will be performed 8:30 p.m. Aug. 3-8 and laat Ih* JCC.
chairman, estimates Ihe Indoor pool will t>e completed in about three weeks. Workers are tiling the inside of Ihe pool and Ihe deck around 11. Final plumbing connections must be made. Workers are also pouring cement in the outdoor Olympic-size pool and around the deck. Plumbing connections and the outdoor bathhouse also must be completed. "Although work Is progressing," Ball said, "the outdoor pool will not be used this summer." Prior to Ihe fall session of Center classes which begins In October, several minicourses will be taught by the aquatics department, said Gary Javitch, Center aquatics director. A flyer mailed in August will announce swimming stroke clinics to be offered all age groups. "Center members wilt be able to enjoy recreational swimming throughout'the day," Javitch said. During the strike, arrangements were made for children enrolled In the Center's sports day camp to swim In the pool at Boys Town. The Center's swimming team also used the Boys Town pool.
TEL AVIV (JTA) - Chief of Staff Gen. Mordechai Gur added his voice to those warning that a new Middle East war Is a real posslbllty by the end of the year. Speaking to the IsraelAmarica Chamber of C^mmeref^ Gur said a situation CSHM develop which could lur« the Arab states into launching a new war. But Gur said the Israel Defense Force is preparing for Ihe eventuality by initialing new programs to increase the work-day in the army, intensifying training courses, and improving the system of calling up the reserves. He stressed that the Israeli army is both a defensive and an offensive fighting force and there is the possibility that Israel might attack first. As examples of situations which would lead lo a new war, Gur cited such developments as the United Nations troops being forced to leave the buffer zones, a feeling by the Arabs Ihat they can gain their political advantages through a military campaign coupled with the use of oil pressure, and a decision by Syria lo launch a war of Us own because of Its peaeni heavy stockpile of arms.
serious condition. The Syrian soldier no longer fears Ihe Israeli army. The initial svx:cess of the Syrians and Egyptians in the first two days of Ihe war have overshadowed their defeats in the later stages of the war. This feeling is more evident among Syrians than Egyptians although Egypt has gained more since the end of the war. Because of it, not one Syrian commander has been removed from his command, although he may have failed completely in holding back Ihe Israeli advances. In Egypt, there were many reshuffles as a result of the war and many senior officers, including the chief of staff, were removed. Materially. Ihe Syriaa army has been making great strides and it may now be the strongest alr-powcr in the Arab worM. Syria loel 222 of its 300 war planes in Ihe Yom Kippir War but it now has some 4W planes and Its air force Is now believed to be stronger than Ihe Egyptian air force. Syria has also been given by Ihe Soviets at least 24 MIG23s. the newest and most sophisticated of ttie Russian planes, and 200 MIG-21S, the (Irsl-line Interceptor. II has the lethal, mobile anti-aircraft SAM-6 missiles which were successful agaDlsl Israeli planes durii^ Ihe war, and has 40 missile batlerles and many tanks, although they may be lacking lank crews. Syria lost 1,200 tanks In the war but it has received 900 newer and better ones from the Soviets. The Syrian army is being rontlnually trained by some :i.liao Soviet technical advisors and Instructors, most of whom arrived In Syria after the Yam KIppur War. They Syrians have copied Iheanti-lank methods used by the Egyptians and have acquired large quantities nf Ihe "Sager" anti-tank missiles, both carried by the infantry and mounted on armored vehicles. It also has the SAM-7 anti-aircraft missiles which are fired from Ihe shoulder or from an armored carrier. In addition, the Syrians are stock-piling long-range and medium-range ground-toground missiles, the "Frog" and the "Skud." while their artillery is equipped with 180mm. guns wiih a range of 40 kilometers. Syria is. no doubt, becoming the largest arsenal In Ihe Middle East, thus the warnings issued recently by Premier Yitzhak Rabin and Defense Minister Shimon Peres against the unusual arms flow into Syria and the necessity to prepare for another war.
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OMAHA - Neal Levy left I here last Sunday with a good '. (eeling about ttie city and the ^ young congregants of Beth 'y Israel Synagogue. "Omaha is a warm com• munity, the people are very \ friendly," said Levy, a : re^dent of New York City. "And the turnout we had in Onuha was much larger than . that in other Midwest cities this summer." The turnout he referred to was that by the 45 Omaha ' youngsters who participated in the week-long visit by Torah Tour" — a traveling summer synagogue program sponsored by the Midwest Region of the National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY). Levy is the Midwest Region director of the Tour, which is based in Orthodox Jewish and traditional synagogues and which seeks to "make the Uds aware of the Orthodox environment withiii their own community. "The whole idea is to give Uds a chance to see and get together with others of their own community to experience Judaisnt at home and not Just at various youth conMentions and conclaves," he said. Representation as a group
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IWak TMf advlsws Aptowttier, Ml. and Levy, right, ilgB Ike gaaat keak at the Omaht JewUh CoMBUiKy Cealer ai Mifs Levy, who has now made six visits to Omaha in his five years with the Midwest Region, said the NCSY has a membership of about 20,000
youngsters throughout its 16 regions. Polly Roienfield is president of Beth Israel's Kadimah Chapter NCSY.
Dr. Max Nussbaum Dies; Former Zionist President NEW YORK - Dr. Max Nussbaum. past presklent of I he Zionist Organizaton of America and a noted Rabbi who fled Nazi Germany, has died of a heart attack. He was 64 years oM and lived in Hollywood. Calif The noted Zionist leader, who was president of the Zionist Organizaton of America from 1962 to IMS. was a past chairman of the ZOA's National Executive Committee. At the time of his death he was a member of the Actions Committee of the World Zionist Organization and a member of the executive of the World Union of General Zionists. Commenting on Dr. Nuasbaum's death. Dr. Joseph P. Slernstein. president of the ZOA. said.
"Or. Nussbaum's loss comes as a grievous shock to the world (>f Zionism. The sterling qualities of his leadership, the wise and statesmanlike gifts of organiztion and the warm and congenial compassion of his personality were indelibly inscribed within us even as late as our last national convention at the end of June. "Dr. Nussbaum's stewarjiship as president of the ZOA was marked by outstanding achievements and personal dedication to ihe cause he loved so well and served so brilliantly . Even in Ihe days when he was no longer president his selfless devotion lo Ihe cause of Ihe ZOA was always available lo
us in Ihe richest abundance. His personality endowed our representation in world councils with dignity and respect." Since IM2 Dr. Nussbaum was the spiritual leader of Temple Israel of Hollywood. Dr. Nussbaumwas bom in Suczava, Austria, on April 4, l»tO. He was a rabbi and Zionist leader in Berlin. Before Dr. Naussbaum arrived in this country in 1940, he had had a stormy career. He was arrested by Ihe Gestapo in Berlin in 1936, when he was a director of the League for Jewish Ctillure. He was held in prison oefore he wu permilled lo leave Germany.
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The generally poor bualnets conditions of the IM's hit Omaha with particular severity. A long period of drought followed by severe crop k)saes, had for several years been plaguing the great plains, causing depreciation in land values and financial instability. Thefc conditlom, aggravated by a general business depression that bagan in latl and continued for six years resulted in the crippling and even liquidation of a large number of busineu firms. By IIM another summer of drought and hot winds had so affected Nebraska crop* that "financial conditions grew worse and the entire state was almost in (he grip of actual famine." Jaks were impassible lo flad sad maay Omahaai neved to Chicago in hope of rinding empleymtnt on the worid'i fair prefect Several banks closed their dears far the tail Ume aad "swp koases aad charily stores were liw oaes doing a thriviag bastaesi" is "men robust sod nigged, willing lo work if It fouM be had: nen who were •ever known to depend apoa Ihe helping hands ot a geacraaa public were farrytag to their hemes load thai wii tifaihed aal Ikroagh paMIc or private ekartty." Newly arrive^ Jewish immigranta were not so seriously affected by the depression, because Ihey had . relatively little to lose. They were already poor, and their poverty was merely a matter of degree. One day, or month, or year they may have been somewhat more or leas poor than they had been or wwild be in the future. But to the well-establiahed Jews who were members of the Congregation of Israel the depresiion was real and UratMing. II affected not
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NEW YORK - Dr. Chalm vLelb Peterii, founder of (he applied malhemallcs (iepartment of the Welzmann IiMtitule of Science in Rehovoi, lirael, hat been awarded Columbia ;Univer(ily's 1974 Vetleien Prize in Ihe Earth Sciences called Ihe Nobel Prize of Ihe . earth Kiencei. In announcing the award, Columbia Univertity Preiident Or. William J. McGill cited Dr. Perkerls "as . an outstanding pioneer in the application of advanced methods of applied mathematics to the solution 'of a wide 'range of fun damental geological and geophysical problems." The award consists of a gold medal and $25,000; both will be presented to Dr. Peteris at a dinner in New York on October 24. The Vetlesen Prize, established at Columbia University in 1960 by the G. Unger Vetlesen Foundation, recognizes "achievement in Ihe sciences resulting in a clearer understanding of the earth, ils history, or Its relation to Ihe universe." Awarded every (wo ^ears when there are worthy candidates, the Vetlesen Prize has been called the ^Nobel Prize of the Earth Sciences, because there are no Nobel Prizes in earth science. Dr. Pekeris was chosen for Ihe award by a panel of ]urors and the trustees of (he, university. Twelve olher Kientisis have received (he' prize; only two before Dr. Pekeris were honored without sharing the prizes with others. Head of Ihe applied mathematics department at Welzmann from 1949 to 1973, . Dr. Pekeris, now 87, is Distinguished InslKule •; Professor there. He came to the Welzmann Institute of Science in 1949 at the invitation of Dr. Chaim Welzmann, for whom (he Weizmann Inslilute is named, -«fter a distinguished scien'lific career in Ihe United Slates.
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Prayers for^A President WASHINGTON, D. C. - The NaUonal Prayer and Fast Commiltee, Joining one of President Nixon's greatest supporters. Rabbi Baruch Korff, began a three-day vigil of prayer and fasting in support of Richard Nixon and "Congressional sensltlvKy (0 God's guidance on the crucial decisions facing Congress this month." Here Nell Sokmen, president of the National Prayer and Fast Committee, and his wife begin (he vigil on July 22.
JCC Theater Seeks Spot With City's Best OMAHA - Wi(h (he production of (he musical "Cabaret", the new Jewish Community Center Theater begins a trek thai it hopes will put it alongside Ihe Omaha Playhouse, Chanticleer and other community theaters of that professional class. That, at least. Is the goal of Ira Raznlck, JCC Theater director, and Mark ZalUn, cultural arts director for the Center. "Cabaret", the awardwinning Broadway hit which opened Thursday night, is the first of at least five produc(ion proposed for (he J(X Thea(er's firs( season. Performances will be a( 8:30 p.m. Saturday through Thursday, with (he final show Saturday, Aug. 10. Olher producdons planned inehide Paddy Chayevsky's "The Tenth Man", a comedy-
drama aboul Ihe Jewish rile of exorcism; "The Apple Tree" by Sheldon Harrich and Jerry Bach; "Tonight at 8;30 " by Noel Coward and either "George M" or "Promises, Promises" next spring. The JCC's Cullural and Performing Arts Committee chose "Cabaret" for its first presentation because it satisfied (he -committee's qualifications — (h8( a producdon be en(er(aining, that it have proven artisUc excellence and that it relates to the Jewish experience.
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! SERVICES: Frtlay: Tradllional Evening Services (KabaUt Shabfaal) 7:U ' p.m. Ljie evening family lervicc* will be held in ihe Goldstein Chapel ai (:15p.m. Saturday: Morning Service: 8:45 a.m. conducted by Rabbi Isaac Nadoff and Cantor Leo Fetlman. The Talmud classes will be . conducted by Rabbi Nadoff at 7:'ta p.m. followed at 8:1S p.m. by Mincha. Sholash Sudos and Maariv. fSaoday: Morning Service 9 a.m. followed by breakfast and Rabbi's class io the Book of Geneiis. Daly: Services at 7 a.m. and 8: IS p.m. PARENT TRAINING rOl<R8E OFFERED A workshop in PET — Parent Effectiveness Training — which began this past week will be offered the next three Thursdays at Beth Israel Synagogue. The 7:W p.m. mini-sessions offer workable methods for helping parents and teachers communicate with children from lots to teens. Parents learn new ways to rear responsible children while teachers discover more effective ways of solving their problems with children.-' ^ The sessions are coiMkicted by Mrs. Mamie Miller, a guidance counselor. Further information is available from Shirley Spitzer (554-1821), Marilyn Herman (556-5810) or Phyllis Brown (334-0680)
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OnMlia B'naiJMob SERVICES: Salarday: Morning Services; 8:4S a.m. iMMay: Morning Services; B a.m.
Omaha BoChB SERVICES: Friday: Mincha Service in Ihe Chapel. 8 p.m. Sabbaih Eve Services in the Sanctuary at 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Myer S. Kripke will give the pulpit lesson. Cantor Chaim Najman will conduct the musical service. Sitarday: Morning Service 10 a.m. Mincha-Maariv Service 8:15 p.m. Saaday: 9 a.m. OaMy: Scrvh«s at 7 mm. and 7 p.m.
Omaha Tamplalaraal SERVICES: Friday: Sabbath Eve services will be held al the early hour of 7:30 p.m. in Ihe Milton and Corinne Livingston Chapel. Satarday: Sabbath Morning Services 11 a.m.
CoimcHBIitffs B'nallaraal SKRVICES: Saturday: t a.m. SvMlay: 9 a.m. Boih services will be conducted by Mr. Sam Sacks.
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DaaMokiaa BathBJaoob SERVICES: Fridsy: 8:15 p.m. Salarday: Morning Service 9 a.m. Kiddush and Jr. Congregation, II a.m.
Torah Study with Rabbi. 5 p.m. Mincha and Thb^ meal, 6 p.m. Msaday and Tkarsday: 6:45 a.m. TIM'S. Wed. aad Fri.: 7 a.m. Saaday: 9 a.m.
DaaMolnaa ChM-anofflaraal \ SEKVICE8-. Regular minyan services, Monday and Ttiirsday 8:45 a.m. Satarday: Morning Sabbath service, 9 a.m. at Iowa Jewish Home. Saadsy; • a.m. Special Yahrzeil service, everyone is welcome. Mn. Biber, secretary, 277a«Ol.
DaaMobiaa nffafalli laraal SERVirF.8: Friday: 7:30 p.m., Bookey Chapel. Satarday: Morning Service 9:90 a.m. Mincha, 6 p.m.
Unoobi THaralh laraal KERVICFJS: Friday: t p.m. Saturday: Morning Service*. • a.m. Jr. Congregation. 10 a.m.
Miss Marcia Gerelick To Wed Steven Pitlor OMAHA — Annouaeamait has beM made o( the engagement of Mi*i Marda UM Ocrabek and Steven Lane PItkir. na bride-alMt, daugbiar of Mrs. Hiirlal OcreUck and Mr. Robert Gerdick, is a student at the University of Artwna at Tucson. She is Ihe granddaughter of Mrs. Slttaiey Goldbsrg. Her fiance, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Pitlor, wilj graduate in December from the University of Arizona where he is affiliated with Alpha Epsllon Pi Fraternity. He is the grandson of Mrs. Bessie Behn. A Jan. 5, 1V75 wedding is planned at Temple Israel in Omaha.
Beth El Tabs Mitchell As Education DIrectpr OMAHA - Stanley J. Milcheil. a native of the Boston, Mass., area has been named educational and youth director at Beth El Synagogue. The 33-year^M MilcheU, who served nine years as educational director at Temple Shalom in Salem, Mass., speaks Hebrew fhienily, having earned a bochchH- of Jewish education deawe al Hebrew Teachers Qrilege in Boston. His work at HTC included a year of studies al Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Mitchell joins the Beth El staff being formed by Herb Parmet, Ihe synagogue's new executive director. Mitchell holds a bachelor of aril degree in romance languages and literature from Boston University. He earned a master of education degree in supervisionadministration and counseling from Salem. Mass., State College.
(Blessed art Thou, 0 Lad, Oir God, King of the Universe, Who sanctifies us by His Commandments and has commanded us to kindle the Sabboth lights.)
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AZA NO. i PLANS PARTY Mother Chapter. AZA No. 1, Invites all Omaha BBYO'ers and incoming freshmen to its Casino Night at Ihe Jewish Community Center, 7 p.m. to midnight Sati«day. Aug. 3. Admission is 11.50, with priiea Io be awarded the top winners; ADVISORS HIRED HY BETHEL GROUPS Joe Gin*l>erg and Debbie Pred have been hired M advisora for Beth El Synagogue's two youth groups. USY and USI, resptsdively. Ginaberg, a meniber of the Beth El Youth Commiuion whoalsn served as advisor for last year's Purim Carnival, will travel with USY'ers to various conclaves as part of his duties. Debbie Pred will be advisor Io the USI. the eighth-grade youth group. USY is planning a pool party for 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at Mockingbird Pool Members and prospective members are invited.
BROADWAY COMES TO THE aNTER Cufturol and fmrformlng Arts Oepf. MtHNTS
Presently visiting Omaha for only the third lime, Milcheil says he has found residents "most friendly, warm and cordial" and added he has been "very impressed with the interest of Ihe Jewish community in Jewish communal affairs, the synagogue and Israel." He said he and his wife Evelyn and (heir three dauglMers — Naomi, 9>^; Ruth. 7; and Renee.4 - "look forward to becoming part of the community and working with It." The Mitchells will live at 2015 South I33rd Avenue.
B«nedtction for Kindling Sobboth Lights: Borukh Atah Adonoy Eioheinu Mel«kh Hoolofn, Asher Kideshanu Bemitzvotav Vetzivonu Lshodiik NerShetShabbot.
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OMAHA - Mrs. Abe Boar, president, announces that Kalah Franklin ChapUr, Omaha Mtzrachi Women, has duinged its meeting schedule for Ihe 1974-1975 club year. These changes, approved by the Jewiah Community Center scheduling office, were made to avoid meetings on Ihe same days and lime* as other Jewish organiialiona In Ihe commioiity. Starting in October, board meetings will be heU on the
tWrd Tuesday and regular meelings on Ihe last Tuesday of each month. The September meeting will be Sept. 10 at the Underwood Towtrs. 49th and Underwood. Regular meelings will then be on Oct. 22. Nov ». Dec. 24, Jan. a, Feb. 25, April 13. and May 27, places and prograiiis to be announced. Only a board meeting Is scheduled for March, because of Passover praparatioot.
MICni Aug. 3: ORT SENEFH. Ticket includes win* t chaos* porty. $5.00 *ach, Aofl. 4-8, 10: S3.50 *och (JCC m*mb*rs $3.00
Ticfcats moy b* ofd*r*d through th* JCC eox Offic*. 334-8300, from II a.m. to 5p.m. dally. Tickets moy also b« purchased at Ih* door starting at 7 p.m. tfi* ovonlng of •och p*rlormanca. "A stunning mutlcal, brllllanlly eonc»lvd." Wall»r Ktrr, NV. ffmes "Cabant Is a teinUllatIng, t/nconv*n(lono( musical pfoy." Normon Nadml. N. Y. Harold Tr/bun*.
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Timer's Review Saa Zwritaek the board of commissioners of OMAHA - The reguUr both Beth El and Beth Israel leini-weckly luncheon meeliiv o( the JCC Old aynagogues for opening their Tlmeri' group drew 89 men to facilities to our group for the it* recent meeting in the last nine months while we were waiting for the new JCC •octal hall of Beth Iirael to be finishied. Symgoeue. After lunch, Cantor Aaron After the usual "tchEdgar led the group in the mooaing tesilon," which "Bencgen" after which began about 10:30 a.m., we President Jne Rice held a had moviea. Muiic by nationally known canton to very short busineaa meeting. offered, too — just another Four new members were — Dave example o( mixing up our introduced programi a bit for the bet- "Plumber" Bernstein, Ben Rubin, Harold (loMstein and terment of all. Harry Winer. Welcome, At noon, another outitanding luncheon, prepared gentlemen — we all look forward to your being with us by Mollie and Ula LuU and for years to come. very ably aulated by 10-yearMelvin Plotkin brought his old Karen Uitz, was served by our Volunteer Girls - brother-in-law, Eddie MazvinsU of Le Mars, la., and Art namely, Bernice Kaiman, Weitz brought his brother Belle Givot, Jennie Bear, Benny, who has lived in the Sara Saltzman, Dorothy Rubenstein and (welcome San Francisco area for some back!) Ula Jacoby. It should 40 years. Guest speaker after the be mentioned here that due to bnincts meeting was Dan C. the Tiahe B'Av holidays, a i.yach, chairman of the meatless luncheon was Dwglas Coanly Board ol served. Only Mollie and Lila could come up with "extra Commissleners. He spoke Ions about county large" stuffed tomatoes, chips, kugel, salad and government, describing inner watermelon for desert. No workings of the government wonder our men are getting very ably and then opening up for questions. bigger and bigger, As we all know, he is runTkls was Mr last galhf ring It Betli Isrsel. Wr will BOW ning for Congress on the Democratic ticket, but he left move lAta aar new home and meeting place, UM new JCC politics out of his talk. We do on lUnd Street — sofflethlng hope to have him back on the tkat we have all looked for- political side prior to the ward to since oatgrowbig the November elections. We will skip our next old Cammaaity Center. Our everlasting thanks to meeting, scheduled for Aug. 6, and meet again Aug. 20 in the new JCC. However, just to keep us together, we will have a night at the ballpark on Aug. • — we will attend the Omaha Royals baseball game at Roaenblalt Stadium. Rabyn Mashbein has been We hope to make our Aug. named to Dean Steven 20 meeting very interesting Frankiho'a honors list at for all present, so mark your Creighton Univeraily Law calendar, boys, and we will School in recognition of her see you then. excellent academic per. formance. She received her undergraduate degree from the Univeraity o( Iowa in 1973. Presently a law cietk with the firm of Baird and Baird in Council Bluffs, Ms Mashbein is the daughter of Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Morris NachMrs. Victor Mashbein of the man, former Omahans now Bluffs. living in San Francisco, have
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Congratulations to Annettt Brown of Council Bluffs on her Senior Citizens column in The Jewish Press. The column is a Joy to read and Annetta is a joy to know. She is a gal of great talent who has a gentle wM which it ' noted throughout her column. It is nice to be kept informed on the activities of the : Senior Citizena by Annetta.
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this past week visited their sons, Dr. Benjamin of Omaha and Dr. Albert of Council Bluffs, and their respective families. Mrs. Anna SosUn, former Omahan now living in Creve Coeur, Mo., has visited in Omaha with her sister, Mrs. Alice Heege and her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Ms. Leonard Finkel.
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YAD's Canoe Trip Taking Sign-Ups OMAHA - The deadline came awfully faat-like, it was yesterday, man — so some coneeasions are being made for those Jewish young adults who didn't quite get signed up for the YAD canoe trip Aug. 10-11. Gary Javitch, aquatics director at the Jewish Community Center who will guide the combination campout-canoe trip down the Platte River next weekend, said he will take applications through Sunday, Aug. 4. There's room for a maximum of 24 hardy outdoor types who would like to take in the beauty that is Nebraska in the summer. The trip will begin at the JCC at S:30 p.m. Saturday, head for a campout at Two Rivers that evening (bring your own food) and conclude with a six-hour canoe trip to Louisville Sunday morning. The trip
costs $6 per person. Call Javitch at 334-1200 for further information. Bringing things up-to-date: I he recent Young Adult Division picnic at Base Lake Park drew a total of 23 persons and the Midnight Supper at Appletree Apartments last weekend was attended by 27. Upcoming on the YAD agenda are the musical "Cabaret" at the J Sunday night, Aug. 4, and Tuesday night, Aug. 6; Lounge Night at the J every Wednesday night through August and a trip to Kansas City for an inter-city party Sept. 21. Make those Wednesday night lounge nights your nights to see old friends and meet new ones. YAD is providing the meeting place — you have to provide the "meeting face" — that is, put on your own friendly face and see what's happening.
New JCC Has Lounge With Spiit Personality OMAHA — The new Jewish Community Center has a lounge, with a "split personality," according to Mollie Delman. By day, the plesantly furnished lounge just off the main JCC entrance is the Older Adult Lounge. But by night — Monday* through Thursdays, to be exact — il becomes the Younger Adult Lounge. "We've opened the lounge to all younger adult members of our community — both the college students and the single young adults — lo provide Ihem with a place to meet and just relax," said Mrs. Delman, who serves as coordinator of activities for both younger and older adults at the J. She said the lounge has a television set and phonograph and one can play, chess, checkers or cards or hold informal meetings. The JCC gameroom, which has pool tables and ping pong, is open en Mondays and
Wednesdays from 7 lo 10 p.m. "We're also planning parties for Thanksgiving, Halloween and Chanaukah. Our first party will be our College Farewell Party at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 — we'll have hot dogs and soft drinks available," Mollie said. She said if younger adults want something they don't see, they should just ask her. "Anything they want me lo do for them, I'll do," she said. Her phone number is 334-8200.
Senior Gt'aen Scene wishes to Leon Keller. Methodist Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn., also get-wel wishes lo Miss Eva Schwartz.
By Bertie Lasar OMAHA - Many thanks to Annetta Brown, who so ably took over the duties of writing this column for me. I am grateful that she did this favor for me Uti she did a great job. ' Due to circumstances beyond our control, we had to postpone our trip to Lincoln until Monday, Aug. S. (We'l^ meet again at Beth El Synagogue, 9:30 a.m.) Bui all is well that ends well — we ended up at the JCC and had a picnic lunch which about 60 people attended. The crowd included about 10 residenU of the Dr. Philip Sher Home. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Nachman of San Francisco were special guests and gave a generous donation to the club. Thank you very much — we are always happy to see you. We are happy to see Mr. Fisher after a long absence. Get-well wishes go to Anne Ellis at Immanuel Hospital and also to Jennie Hornslein, who is convalescing at home. Welcome to Mrs. Joseph Mayer — happy lo have you as a new member. Margie Nearenberg sang a special birthday song in honor of Lottie Garber's birthday. Happy birthday, Lottie — Bernice Kaiman made a donation in your honor. Things lo come; Aug. 29, lour of the Falstaff brewry, party at 1 p.m. — those needing rides must be at Beth El at 12:15 p.m. Mrs. Sue Mayer, gel-well
Cards have been sent te Sarah Morris and Saai Meyerson from the club. We all wish you speedy recoveries. Thanks lo Lisa Jo Becker for her help. We're expecting you to join us next week. "God Bless America" was sung by Bessie Behn, Abe Fisher and Margie Nearenberg, with Betty Weissman making the introduction.
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«iiioiiiejv iie^i^ji^ fl^eetion Education Achievements Citea DES MOINES - The Jewish community of Des Moines has enjoyed a "year of tremendous achievement in Jewish education", says David W. Belin, president of Ihe ciiy's Bureau of Jewish Education. "From a statistical standpoint, the results are outstanding," he aaid in bis recent report, citing: —A great surge in high DES MOINES — ParUciiMtki( ia a Mrvke at Ike eamfu school enrollments; —An exceedingly low a«Miir chapel are, fren ielt, OavU L«fc«wiky. AUa Maraacitky, Aue Krakawr, Paai Metad. Steve Zaha. Serge "post-Bar Milzvah" dropout rate at the junior high level; auraackhy aad Keal Kraacr. —A steadily increasing Jewish grade school enrollment; —An expanded and enriched pre-school program which includes introduction of Hebrew, plus Ihe optional "Oneg Ivri" programs DES MOINES - Camp overnight was added and held Shalom has found a home — on Ihe site to further enrich available for youngsters 5, 6 and 60 Des Moines youngsters the camp's Jewish purpoae. and 7 yean of age. Bella also cited Ike arc (he happier (or it. The youngsters themselves had a hand in some camp bagaage lab facUiUes al The 1974 edition of Camp TIferrIk Israel Synagogae construction. They cleared Shalom — the De* Moines bat bavtig "greatly and built an outdoor chapel, Jewiah Community Center's rakaaced Ike iadivMMUi«4 several group meeting Day Camp for elementary lastnictisn of variaM leveta places, gardens and a mock school children — was held and capaMtttes" of sladeals Israeli kibbutz, among other for the fini lime on land in aad addH tkr BJK kas bithings. The adults provided iVesi Des Moines donated to such necessities as a road to stitalrd braadcaed special the Federation by the Bookey edMcation prograais. Ihe site, a shelter house, family. He noted the "very sucportable restroom facilities The youngsters were excessful series" of adult and the clearing of about cited not only about a real education courses which hatre eighi acres of land. home for their camp, but also Two other day campt also utilized educators from about the new program, within Ihe Des Moines were offered by Ihe Center. which included traditional They are Camp Rishonlm, community. ' campaclivilies offered within What of Ihe fulure'T directed by Loretta Pingert a Jewish context. Calling on Des Moines and attended by 10 preThe camp season focused residenls lo "recognize ihat schoolers, and Camp KTon, on four major themes of Ihe mosi important condirected by Audrey Krueger Jewish content — all fully and attended hy 18 kin- sideration in providing out' integrated into the camp standing Jewish educatktn for dergarteners. program through arts and children and adults ... is a Avraham Sternlichi, crafts, dramatics, sports and combination of quality assisted by Chuck Taylor, ' group periods. A Shabbal programming and quality directed Camp Shalom. personnel," B«lin notes that •he Bureau of Jewish Education has given top priority lo assuring the availability of sufficient funds )o provide "outstanding educators and first rate DES MOINES - The Mrs. Copple also reported Jewish Women's Fcderatkm an extremely successful programs." Included in that goal is "the newcomers affair attended by has designated its main availability of funds for exaboul 70 ai Ihe Richard UvitI responsibilities as perimentation in developing ; strengthening live United home; Mrs. Mnse Waldinger, new programs lo meet past JWF president, guided r Jewish Appeal drive and changing time* and needs. Ihe event. nrclaled activities, and "Tiaie aad lime agaia ' doming an umbrella Mrs. Copple noted the organization for all of tlie Women's Federation has , ifta's Jewish women's helped settle Russian families in DflS Moines and praised . iganizatitns. I «. .^ Mrs Richard Daniel's i)' The ratponsibilities were awisiance. Eled in Ihe JWF report from The group hekl an inleris Copfte. president. failh tea at Beth El Jacob Mrs. Copple said Ihe JWF's OiMmflDS: Synagogue, attended by over third responsibility is to ITS. The event was considered , i^epresent Jewish women in Don't Iw .without meat a success, but the JWF board '•• Des Moines community ac- unanimously agreed that all during the energy crisis. We can ship meat to you ! livities and to enrich Jewish future JWF efforts be totally by tnjck or bus; in group Ufe for ail. applied to Jewish needs and or individijal orders. A Coordination of acliviliet. simple collect call to 1402) The Women's Federation f programming for Ihe coming 5S8-6486. and your meat held a "welcome home" I year for all organizations has problems are over. party for college students In been handled The JWF ofWe are by law able to t fered a wide selection of June. "We feel this is an area ship Interstate beoMJse Ihat is sorely neglected," said t" available programs and we are a government Mrs. Copple, adding Ihe JWF [MgCetted and helped each inspected meat plant. feels Ihe aclivily should be (Est. 2317.1 [organixaiion schedule its continued under atiapices of guycDHiing efforts to minimize •14 Ihe Community Center. Ipiflict.
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Ikraagh Jewish kktory. sew crises have beea Met by hinovatlM aad rhaage," Belin noted. "And ihis is what we must be preparing lo do in Jewish education in America today if American Jewry is lo survive Ihe crises of tremendous increases in Ihe rate of assimilation and intermarriage coupled with marked decreases in national enrollmenl in Jewiah educaiioii programs. "We must remove ourselves from Ihe blinders of trying to stuff down minutiae of fact almost totally removed from Ihe current experience of Ihe studenta.
We have to devetop outstanding programs during Ihe school year and equally outstanding summer programs that by Ihe very nature of their creativity and quality, attract Jewish students of all ages." Speaking of the "post-Bar Milzvah dropouts" and senior high and college students, he said, "We must whel Ihe appetite for more Judaism — and not gorge down a heavy diet of what was stuffed down the throats of students 10, 20 and 40 years ago." Most important, he said, "wr BiiMl get Involved oar•elves. American Jews mast be prepared to braadea the
bair of the •cbolarly rbisi by hecoming personally Involved * hi ike cdaealloa of tkebcklMrea," Ultimately, said Belin, the program's success will depend on lis teaching staff, its content and the support and commitment of Ihe Jewish community. "We are fortunate lo have a superb executive director, ShIomoBenderly; a first-rate teaching staff and an enthusiastic, able and hardworking board of directors to help implement our overall goals. "We hope Ihat we will continue o ave the great support we have had Ihis past year from the entire Des Moines Jewish community.'' ,
'Israel Is A Living Nation' Editor's Nate:. Tke lollawiag was writtca by Skoskaas Leiser, ^ a parUclpaal hi a pilgrimage to Israel spoasored ky ike Jewisk IdeaUncatioa CaaimMtee of tke Des Maiaes Jewisk Welfare Federatlsa. As we stepped off the plane onto Israeli soil, many of us expected lo feel a rush of deep feelings, to have our identity suddenly crystallize into something concrete, something we could touch and understand. Yet, somehow the Ben Gurion Airport could have been Paris. Montreal, or Omaha save for the Hebrew Coca-Cola signs on the wall. For the first few days a tot of people were rather depressed. Ii was so difficult la realize we were really in Eretz Yisroel. Something we have studied aboul, prayed and yearned (or, now I think we are all beginning to grasp
the fad Ihat Israel is a living aatloR with faults and problems rather than a mystical paradise clothed in the misis of our Biblical past. Everywhere we go we are reminded of our past both the recent and Ihe ancient. For Ihe first lime in my life, I went lo a museum which deali with nothing but Ihe Jewish religion and history. Ya'ad Vashem. Ihe museum aboul the Holocaust, was very moving. It made me realize not only the horror thai befell our people, but the courage of those who fought tiai such an event could be relegated to one short paragraph in my history book a I home made me realize even more how much we need Israel. Our visit to Ihe Kolel (Ihe Western Wall) was also a very moving experience. For me, the wall symbolizes the
endurance of Judaism through the ages. We went on a Friday night and the beauty of all the different sects praying in their own way. yet somehow forming one united prayer was an experience we will never forget. Skaabaaa Leiaer, Des Maiaes
Ihe Jewish Prtss PuMihtd wMkly on Friday by iswish fadsnition oif Omaha. Stanford lipsey, Prass ConmittM Onirmon Richard B.PsorI.EdHor Mrs, Sidney Mirvish, Astiitant S(izanralt,SoffllMrg, Advertising S«cond Clof t Pof tog* Paid etOmoho. N»br. ondol odditiorMl moiling oHiCM. Annuol Subtcriplion t7.M Adv»fli»ing RoMi on Appllcotlofl !•• MVMB nMi a wtn rvfl^MHaM fsr
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THijiwimmss ArfvMtlsInf OMI. msewth i*a it. 1. Mr. end Mrs and family axtand warm graotingi and good virishes to oil for a happy, haolthy, prosperous New Yaor. 2. Mr. and Mrs wish oil their relatives orHl friandt health, happiness, prosperity ond peace In the New Year, 3. The » family extends their greetings ond good wishes to oil for o New Year filled with health, happiness and peoce. 4. May the New Year bring health, happiness, peace and prosperity to all our relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. . .. Or Inclos* Your Own
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'OF CHANGE I The year 1174 li one at change for the Jewish ICommunily Center Youth Department. Through disctusioni between JCC staff members and the community's youth a core of Center-oriented teens has developed and program planning is shifting from that .planned almost entirely by staff lo that formulated and (implemented by Center teena with staff assistance. ' Over 20 teenagers have applied for the dozen leadership positions on the new Teenage Board (TAB). And due lo calls from parents of leens away for the summer, the application deadline has been extended lo the end of August. In (he meantime, fall programming is proceeding. The Youlh Department plans In offer such diverse items as all-night leacb-tns of various Jewish subjects; Soviet Jewry programs; an Israeli coffee house: group encounter sessions; game room tournaments; volunteer community service projects; parent-teen programs; Interclties with other midwest Cenler youth; a Teen'Arl Show with a predominately Jewish theme; camping programs and an extensive Jewish heritage and Iden:llficalion program. These are activities and [programs teena want. Any JCC leens wishing to know -more about TAB and our fall '^lans can call me at the J 'between 9 a.m. and i p.m. .()34-«200. ext. S), or Uee [sioan, assistant director (ext. iS).
i>O0L CROWN TO 8CIIK0LNICK Jeff Schlcolnick, the senior high division champion, ran Ihe (able twice Sunday to defeat junior high champion Jeff Bausback for Ihe grand title of the JCC Teen Pool Tournament.
Relocation Proposed For Home DES MOINES - The board of directors of the Iowa Jewish Home have agreed in principle that the relocation of the home and other geriatrics facilities should be part of an integrated community action program.
the Jewish Home and for the Golden Age Club on Sundays. For Information and Transportation is also, reservations, call either Mary available for the 9 a.m. Abl, 2tS-1001, or Bess Booth, Saturday morning minyan at 274-2404.
Relocation of Ihe home is pari of a study undertaken by the Community Action Committee and the Des Moines Jewish Welfare Federation board of governors. It was among recom-^ mendalions by the JWF and
Ihe CAC presented to the Home board by Harlan Hoekenberg and Dr. Gerald S. Furman. Future dialogue concerning relocation and the timetable for it depends on the Home's decision.
Corrections DES MOINES - The Community Relations Commission budget is M,B4S, rather than $48,04S, as noted
lasi week. The Jewish Family Services budget Is $15,974 rather than $59,074, as reported last week.
Watch this column for announcements of pingi>ong, pool and chess tournaments. FROM ISRAEL. WITH LOVK Four Combelt BBYO'en — Jeff Brookstein, Omaha; Jim Bernstein, Oskaloosa, la.; Marce Kneeler, Des Moines and Neal Unger, Lincoln — are parllclpating in Ihe BBYO Israel Summer Institute, an Israel-oriented leadership program. Here's an excerpt from the group's most prolific letterwriter, Jeff Brookstein: "Hi, Family'. We spent last weekend in Tel Aviv, swimming In the ocean. I hated it - the sail water gets in my eyes and moulh — Yech! We are at BBYO Moledet, a moshav, and it's fantastic! If I were able to live in Israel, it would be here. We get up at 4:30, wnrit in the fields until 7 a.m., eat breakfast and work until 10. Then we have a program and free time.
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We each have a family that we eai dinner with. I love my family. They are grandparents of four children. Leah speaks English and we have Ihe neatest conversations. This place is so neat! It used lo be desert — now it's roses, trees, grass and so many birds. The people ar^ so nice! Got to go now. Love, Jeff."
Needs Campaign Leader Praised i:DES MOINES - Stan jEngman, chairman of the |f74 Local Needs Campaign, been praised by outgoing nl Harlan Hockenberg making the campaign a :ccss. \ The campaign was held iuring the spring after Completion of the Des Moines brael Needs Campaign, Which raised over |l,a6$,000. ^ Working with Engman were iudy Rubin, women's Ihairman, and team captains Harold 1>idgeon. Jim Marcovis, Milton Brown, Lou Williams and Al Winick. 1^ Engman praised Ihe Des ifoines Jewish community, taoting they "have a deep |«spon«ibtlity towards Jewish needs beyond the Des Moines community. This year has kemonstrated that more than Irver.'
DES MOINES - Tran sportation is again available for senior citizen memliers of Ihe Jewish community. Rides to doctor, dentist and beauty shop appointments — as well as for shopping, visiting or volunteering at Ihe Iowa Jewish Home — can be arranged Mondays through Thursdays.
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'' The iniUnl popularity ot ncquetball at the Jewish Community Center started ^ ihe first day it opened and has : skyrocketed to giant ^oportions. Men, women and ; children of all ages are f>iaying racquelball, making t'it a true family sport. Over 7S men, women rnd 'kigh school students have •igned up for the first ••facquetball ladder program which started last Sunday and
«ill continue to Oct. 31. Entries in the Men's Racquetbali Ladder II and Op are: Darrel Ekstrom, Bill Kathrein. Irving Rodin, Jay Lerner. Robert Dudzinski, -William Kautter. Bob Hur wich. Mike Zahm. Abe Faier. Morrie Hoffman. Irv Davis. Joe Kirshenbaum, Murray 'Newman. Ron Wigton, Mike Sadofsky. Ben Rischall. Ed ' Belgrade. John Rainish, Gary Rosenbaum, Bill Wood. Harlan Noddle, Marc Delman, Mike Singer, Barry Hoberman. Arnold Epstein, Thomas Kelly, Max Maust, Paul McCandless, Dennis Lewis. Mike BlatC, Stan Singer, Mike Erman. Jim Kirchner, Dennis Bartlett, ^Bobert Van Brocken, Sieve pedler. Skip Stem, Jerome 'Cohen, Boh RoberU, Mike |J>unn, Jim Sophir, Larry ^lUvich, Ron Simons, Jerry ^luiky, Tom Manders. Doug .Lincoln. John Rosen, Donald Goldstein, Leonard Goklstein, iBichard Zacharia, Jack ktizlen. Jeff Alexander. Bill ^Soman, Al Abramson, Gary barker, Ron Quiring, Mark tpalmquist, Warren rMcCulloch and Charles ^Warren. I Enlrie* in Ihe Women's 'Ladder are: Jo Ann Kathrein, 'Marilyn Blall. Phyllis : Wigton, Audrey Kelly. Vera Kahl, Sandra Ekstrom, Joy 'Arnold, Dee Horwich, Susie ^jadofsky, Susan Rainish, (Saranne Gilnick, Denise ittavneak, Betty Koilen, Barbara Thomsen and Patty .Palmquist. < Entries in Ihe Boys 18 and •tinder are: Barry Hobernun, ,Jay Noddle, Coren Stone, Jeff ^nger. Daniel Bartlett. Gratg Kelly, Murray Kutler. Jack ;Grcgory, Brad Dean and ^>larfc WIgtoii. i HEALTH CLirBBERS I By Jack l.ylrs b Health Club members have IKK only been accepting the E«ew Universal Gladiator ^Weight Machine with great nihusiasm but are uaing to It advantage the various iieces of equipment kvailable. The exerow and stationary cycle are always popular }mai provide the kind of HMriuut that keeps one in the ifUt ef condition if he eser'€liet regularly, i The treadmill, barrel abdominal board and eight! are used daily and vide a varied exercise rogram that appeals to InaddUtai.atcaurse, .
any member wishing to be put Reghter by leam or inon an individualized work-out dividual. Begins Sunday. program should just ask Jack, Sept.Sat lOam Fee:(2. Sign up at the Phys. Ekiuc. office. Chuck, Cathy or Maury. Something new has been MEN'S SUMMER CAGE added lo the Health Dub LOOP League-leading Cornhuservices — "Mud fack Facials" for men and women. skers got off to a slow start Just call and ask for an ap- but warmed up and pulled pointment with any of the away from the Sooners in a S6-39 romp. The ComiMshers Health Oub sUff. Health Clubbers! again used good passing and Remember, the Health Club balanced scoring. Chef Stoler in your conversations with led Ihe Cornhusker alUck Center members. Get your wj)h 19 points and Dick Brown and Bruce Richards each had friends to join. 12 tallies. The Sooners were FALL SEASON OFFERS EXCITING FLAG-FOOT- led by Harvey Josin with 16 and Howie Halperin with 10. BALL In the nightcap, the winner Jaaier Boys Leagae The league meets on wasn't decided until the final Fridays after school from buzzer as the Cyclones edged 3:45 to 5 p.m. on the Center's the Jayhawks. 55-53. The athletic field. Every child will Cyclones had three men in figures. Dave have the opportunity to double develop his individual skills Jacobaon led all scorers with through learning and playing 21. Alan Hersch had 14 and all Ihe positions. Each boy Alan Ziebarlh 13. The will learn fundamental Jayhawfci had four men in aspects of the game — double figures — Roy Katskee paaslng. receiving, blocking, with 14, Keith Livingstone 12, punting and kicking, plus Joe Sloan 12 and Steve basic football strategy. Ailer Nepomnick 10. The standings: Corinstructional sessions, teams named for NFL teams will be nhuskers 4-0, Cyclones 2-2, selected by the coaches to Sooners 1-3, Jayhawks 1-3. assure equal competition and Stole. Aag. 4 Mea's gammer Cage participation. Starts Sept. 13 6:30 p.m. — Jayhawka vs and runs through Nov. \. Registration fee is tZ. Call the Sooners. 7:30 p.m. — Cycloaea vs Center's Athletic Department, 334-(200, and sign up Cornhuskers. JCC SENIOR HIGH today. SOFTBALL LEAGUE 'Big Red' Leagae Regular season play ended Boys in the 5th. Sth. 7th and Sih grades may sign up for Sunday as Ctwim Weizmann this flag football league. defeated AZA No. 100, lS-4. Exciting official 8 or t-man Gary Epstein and Mark flag football league will be Saferstein were Ihe stars, organized with games each Epstein belting three hits and week. Teams will be selected Saferstein giving up only six from a "player-pool", hits and striking out five. coaches will be assigned to "- Tourney action begins each leam and equal par- Sunday with Ihe following ticipation and competition schedule: will be assured. Trophies will 8aaday,Aagsst4 be awarded. League fee is $3. 9:15 a.m. - AZA No. I vs Meeu on Thursdays after Chaim Weizmann. school from 4-S:S0 p.m., 10: IS a.m. - AZA No. too vs USTV starling Sept. 12. Sr. High Boyt Chib Leagae An official flag football Steven Allen Salute league for all boys grades 9-li who are members of BBYO, Set for Television AZA or Synagogue youth OMAHA - A 25lh angroop. Meets Sunday mor- niversary salute to ennings al 10 a.m., Sept. t thru teHainer Steve Allen will be Nov. 3. Fee for Ihe league is 13 aired ihe American Broadper player or $40 per team. casting Company's Wide Team rotters inchidhig World o( Specials teievUion playert' names, addreiaei series. and phone numbers must be The program, "Hi-Ho submitted to Ihe JCC Phys. Steverino," will be shown on Educ. office no later than KETV Channel 7 at 10:30 p.m. Monday. Sept. 2. Wednesday. Aug. 7. Sr. High Haaae l.eagae
Exciting six- or eighl-mao flag football league for all Center members in the Mh, lOth. llth and I2th grades. Teams will be organized from a "player pool" lo asstjre equal participation and competition. Runs from Monday. Sept. • to Nov. 4. Fee: K Varsky Faur-Msn Usgae Calling all Center members 19 years and up — Jobi us for some exciting fun via
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JCC JETS — Members are, fnun left, front row, CTndy Weiss, Robin Alexander, I Kaplan, Julie Bartlett. Mark McFaddcn and Carol Keane, diving coach. Row tw*? Matt McFadden, Mike McFadden, Tom CooaoUy, Mike Tbompsen, Joel Alexander, Mark Connolly. Rachel Pred and Gary Javttch, bead coach. Not pictured are RobUe Pred. Marianne Denton, Leslie and Scott Thompson, Nancy Kuska, Jody Becker, Jackie Goodmaa, Mike Fair, Steve Sledge and Lance Meyerson.
Aquatics Notebook BECKER FLIPS XNTO FIRST Jody Becker, displaying outstanding form, placed first in the finals of the Omaha Swim Leagfie Diving contest. Competing in the 11-12 age group, she nulscored her nearesi opponent by more ihan 10 points. Of her four dives her best was the forward l>> somersault. Her superb execution of this dive put her into Ihe lead for good. Jody was not the only high scorer for the Jewish Community Center Jets — Ihe McFadden brothers and Scott llwmpsen siso pisyed a big role. In the t-and-under boys' backstroke. Mall wks third, while his brother, only a second behind him, look fifth
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nuldlsianced his competition. In the finals, Scott was seeded second by only a four-tenths of one-second margin. During that hard race, be lessened the gap by .2 of a second, not enough lo win but fast enough lo set a record.
B'nai B'rith Given Grant WASHINGTON - B'nai B'rith's Csrccr and Counseling Services has been awarded a federal grant of $74,870, supplementing a grant made last year for research into new career opportunities for adults. The new one-year grsnl by the US Office of Education is lo rinance field tests of data Ihe B'nai B'rilh agency
assembled during, the past yesr in s special survey of sdult csreer education resources. The second phase will also focus nn career resources for women and minorities. The initial study. Ihe first such national effort lo coliaet training materials available to adulls, was completed with an in.OlO grant given last year.
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