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TEL AVIV (JTA) ! Foreign Minister Yigal Allon lefl for New York to head Israel's delegation to the United Nations after warning (hat Israel faces its moat difficult and severe test at the ZMh seuion of the General [ Assembly. Allon was referring to the inclusion of the "Palestine : Question" on the Asscmt>ly'8 'agenda as a separate item ^^and the presence of the : Palestine Liberstion Organlialion at the session. He said that with the ; present composition of the . UN, there was no chance to . prevent a discussion of the Palestine Question but that Israel, nevertheless, will ' makeevery effort to persuade
member nations against t. Accordl*^ to Allen, the PU>'i okjectlvc Is ••( to diicvit Ike rights aad proUemi of the PalesUnbas but (• lorpedt tftortt aew iwder way far a peaceful •etilemeat of (ke Middle East Manict "If the PLO lucceeds in bringing about the adoption of anti-Israel resolutions, this can totally undermine the efforts being made now for a political setUemtent," Alton Mid. Allon said that Israel has an interest in solving the Palestinian problem which is both just and in Israel's inlerests. But this concerns a genuine Palestinian identity, not the PLX), he said. The Foreign Minister, who
is also Israel's Deputy Premier, expressed concern that Jordan might carry out its threat to boycott the Geneva peace conference on the Middle East if the Arab summit meeting ih Rabat recognizes the PLO as the sole representative of the Palestinian Arabs. Isrsel and (kc United States agree that a solution to the PalesUae idkntity ikouid be reacked Ihroogh liraellJordanlan negotiations, AIIM said. He stated that the Egyptian and Syrian recognition of the PLO as spokesman for all Palestinians was directed against Jordan and against peace. He said he would raise the problem with Secretary of
Slate Henry A. Kissinger when they meet during his visit to Ihe U.S. Allon added that he had no plans to meet Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei A. Gromyko. King Hussein of Jordan refused to attend a conference with Egypt, Syria and the PLO in Cairo and froze all of his government's activities in connection with the Genva conference. Amman said, however, that the freeze was only temporary and would depend on tlie outcome of the Rabat meeting Oct. 26.
JGC Asks Help From Parents OMAHA - A note to parents from the Jewiah Community Center: Our neighbors, especially those on Harney St. between I29lh and ISOlh StreeU, have been complaining about youngsters riding bicycles through their yards to get to the Center.
PLEASE HELP US TO BE GOOD NEIGHBORS: 1. If you bring your children to the Center, please drive them to the 132nd Street entrance. 2. Please inform your children to enter Ihe Center upon arrival and not to congregate around the neighborhood.
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ByWilliaatfiaphirc UNITED NATIONS (JAT) —Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger declared, "The urgent pollUcal responsibility of our era is to resolve conflicts without war." Addressing the ZMh annual session of the General Assemble, he told the 138 member nations that it was in the common interest of each of them "(hat local conflibta be resolved short of force and Ibair root causes rcroovod by poUUeal maana." However, he. cautioned
againat "attenpls to resolve all issues at one time" because "progress toward peace can be thwarted by aslung too much as surely as by asUng too little.. .the world community can help resolve chronic conflicts, but exaggerated expectation will prevent essential acconunodatins among the paraes," Kissinger said. In his address, Kissinger expressed deep concern over tiM prallfaratkin of nuclear weapons "as If restraint were
automatic," and implied that there was danger even in the supply of nuclear materials far peaceful purposes to nonnuclear nations. KiMinger spoke at length atKwt the oil problem and its 'global ramifications. He attributed the high cos) of oil not to an actural shortage, or to economic fa tors or to the free interplay of supply and demand but to "deliberaie decisions lo restrict prockJCtiM and mahrtaln an artifkUl price level."
Sister Gillen Says:
"Let Them Live as Jews.. / OMAHA - "Let them live u Jews, or let them leave so thai they can go to a land where they can live as Jews." Thai has becoihe a watchword of the National Inlerreligious Task Force on Soviet Jewry — a task force headed by a Catholic nun who wears a Siar of David around her neck. The nun Is Sister Ann Gillen,' whose efforts on behalf of Soviet Jewry have earned national headlines fibr wM speak in Omaha at the new Jewish Commnnlly (ester at» p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, Hrr Ulk. "I Keel I Have Is Speak for the Soviet Jew*". Is belag sponsored by the (Imaha CommilUr for Soviet Jewry. An educator with degrees in English and history. SIsler GiUen says, "Education is an exodus movement, and this exodus of the Soviet Jews is a tremendous education for us all. "Our cities have i^ecome our classrooms — we have so much 10 learn from one another, about one another. And we can learn this while we work logelher for the Soviei Jews" In Denver. Sister Gillen offered two reasons for her efforts: first, "her education provided her with a social
tUslerAnnCiiUcn conscience which won'l let her resi in the face of the Huppression of human righis." and second, because "II is simpler to make history than 10 teach il." She has made one visit lo Russia and said she supports ihe Jackson amendment, which seeks lo restrain trade between Ihe United Slates and Kusaia If the Soviets don'l loosen their emigration policies. In Loi Angeles. Sister (iilb>n cslled Soviet Jews ••prisaners of conscience" and pxplsined hrr mrdallk>n bear* Ihr namf of • Soviet H-rvinx a IS-year if ntrace for iillegrd Involvement In a It7f airplane hijacking attempt at
Leningrad. She hoped to racsuragr cklMrrn to write their »app«rt lo Soviet Jewish chlMrrn. The B'nai B'rilh Mesaenger of Los Angeles reported, "In a iribule to the Jewish community, she states, 'the Jewish community is leaching how to free people by building public opinion." ' She quoted famous exiled Sovlel author Alexander Solzhenitseyn as saying that publicity is a form of life insurance for Soviei citizens and has saved many. In Seattle, speaking in Ruppori of the Jackson amendment, Sister Gillen said: "It's in the best interest of us as American citizens to continue Ihe tradition that we have of exacting concerna for uppressed people where we are conferring favors." The Omaha Chapter of Women's ORT will hold a reception following Sister Gillen's talk, which will include a queslion-and-antwer session. Persons needing transportation lo and from the JCC for the program are asked to call Ihe office of Howard Weinsleln. Plains States Regional director of Ihe B'nai B'rith AntiDefamation League, between V a.m. and } p.m. (MI-3S7&).
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Sukkot Open House at JCC OMAHA - A Sukkot Open House on Sunday. Oct. 6, will be the first In a series of fornuil dedication activities of Ihe new Jewish Community Center. The open house, for all memlierB of Ihe Jewish community, will be from i to S p.m. ai Ihe Center and in the Sukkah, which is being decorated by Ihe Jewish youth membership of the Teen-Age Board. A Stddioi treat will be given each person attending the afieckatA's activities. The Hanukat Habayit ceremony for affixing the mezuzah to Ihe main door of
Press, J€X: TeiiPlans ForHoMdays OMAHA - The Jewish Press and Ihe Jewish Community Center have announced Sukkot and Shemit^i Atzerai holiday deadlines and schedules. News and advertising deadlines for the Press will be 5p.m.Sunday, Sept. 29fortlw Friday, Oct. 4 Issue and that tame Friday (Oct. t) for the Ocl. 11 issue. The JCC will close at S p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 and reopen at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Ocl. 2, lor Sukkot. The following week, for Shemini Atzerai and SImchal Torah, the J will follow the same schedule — closing at i p.m. on Monday, Ocl. 7, and reopening at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Ocl. 9'.
Ihe Jewish Community Center will lake place al 3 p.m. The mezuzah Is made of sterling silver and was designed especially for the new Center by Rachel and Ellie Gara. The meiuzah li a gift from Ihe Garas and thr Oilah shop. Other nipzuzahs behig affixed lo doors throughout Ihr building In advance of Ihe official dfdicalion are of Iwad-hrwa Jerusalem stone.
JCC Seeking Kids' Helpers OMAHA -The Omaha Jewish Community Center is accepting applications for part-time positions in the Children's Deparimertt, (or work with the following groups: Magic Club, Sundays 2:303:4.S p.m.; Let's Publish a Magazine, Sundays. 1-2:15 pm.; Shabbai Storytime, Saturdays 2:30-3 IS p.m.; Chess and Backgammon, Saturdays 1-2:15 p.m.; Toymaking, Sundays 1-2:15 p.m.; Kitchen Creations, Sundayif, 4-5:15 p.m.; Oneg Shabbai. Fridays, 4-S p.m.; Fun'n' Friendship Clubs, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4S:IS p.m. The salary scale varies from $3.75 lo J7.50 per session, based on qualifications and experience. Classes begin the week of Ocl. 13 and end on Dec 20, 1974. Fur further information and applications, contact cither Bob, Bev or Martha al 334-8300.
Activities for all age groups will take place in each depart ment of the Center. Israeli dances will bo taught in Ihe main auditorium, swimming and athletic programs will be held in the physical education wing, and displays will be on exhibil in ' Ihe arts and crafts area. The
Older Adull Lounge will feature an indoor Sukkah decorated by Ihe senior citizens. Plans for this dedication program are being made b^;. Center Oedicatioli Oremonies Chairman Mrs. Morris C. Fellman; Mrs. Sidney Brooks, chairman of Ihe Pre-School Department; Mrs. Daniel Katzman, chairman of the Cultural and Performing Arts Department: Peter Brodkey. chairman of the Youth Department, and Irv Yafle^. chairman of the Physical Education Department.
Press Seeks News Aide OMAHA - The Jewish Press has an opening for a qualified person to serve as part-lime assistant to the editor The preferred candidate is one who has a good background in journalism, particularly news|>.ipering, and who has some familiarity with picture-taking. Interested persons are asked lo contact Richard Pearl, Press editor, at the Jewish Community Center, 333 South 132nd Street, Omaha, Neb. 68154 1334-8200).