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By Richard PMri OMAHA-A "mllzvotequivalent" $613,000 has already l)een pledged by campaign workers toward conatrwllon of the new Beth
El Synagogue. That wai the report rrom Congregation President Ar nold Stern and new Rabbi Kenneth Bromberg, both of whom spoke to some 225 Beth
El members at the official campaign klckoff, a special Western Roundup and Barbecue held at the site of the proposed t2 million facility on South 127th Street near
Famam on Sunday, July 20. ^tem said that a total of $613,189 has been pledged to date and Rabbi Bromberg, who Is moving his famUy to (Contlnuedonpage?)
' Integration Is Working In Israel [ NEW YORK - In the midst ' of the ongoing controversy ' over the feasibility and effects of school integration, a positive note was struck by the educator responsible for much of tJie Innovation In education in brael. "Integration Is working here in Israel," said Dr. Cbalm Adler, professor of sociology and education at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and director of the National Council of Jewish Women Research Institute for Innovation In Education. "We have been building on tbe findings of the original Coleman Report, which our government has actually relied on as a basis for national policy. And frankly we're encouraged," said Dr. Adier. i« J^Miing IB • tatapboM ' interview during a Eurapean vlsU before anlvlng In Hw -^ United States, Dr. Adler WM iiiiflied to bear that people in tbe VJS. tbougbt Dr. Jamw Coleman of tbe University of Chicago had abandoned the goaioffaitegratioa.
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"Dr. Coleman was recently In Israel," Dr Adler said, "wtiere he Is helping us carry out our own educational and social assessment — something we refer to as the Israeli Coleman report. And he expressed strong support of the Israeli government's OMAHA - Klwa Honateln diipiays some of the con he and recent decision to accelerate Abraham Blnlamow have planted at the Dr. Philip Sher Home the process of integration lor tbe Aged, which juit goes to ibam you're never too cM to grow. Tbe two men also are cultlv,atlng tomatnee and other \ here." Dr. Adler has collaborated vegetablea in tbe garden. (JPPbolo) with Dr. Coleman on a number of research projects both In the United States and in Israel. It was Dr. Coleman who trained a number of the I got there..." He paused as ByRoeefioOnan researchers now In key DES MOINES-"I'm gonna If recalling the surprise of his positions In education In live there some day," discovery that Israel was Israel, and who has influenced declared Judd Rubin. alive and bustling with cities "Amsterdam was Just and people and "avocado (Continued on Page 4) another city, but Jerusalem trees and date palms." " was special like part of our "Jerusalem was beautiful ... all stone and pretty in the family," said Jami Rubin. sun," he said. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rubin "Like in ancient times," and their two children, piped Jami. "And on tbe daughter Jami, 12, and son Shabbat," she continued, "it Judd, 8, recently returned was so restful and quiet." after five weeks of travel abroad. Four of those weeks Of particular Interest to the were spent In Israel on a UJA children was the orthodox Family Mission with about 120, quarter in Jerusalem, Mea other families from the United Sharlm, where there was States. "singing and dancing in the streets for Shabbat," smiled Israel for tbe Rubin children Jami. was filled with beauty, wonder, and unforgettable ex"And their clothes woolen and dark and tbe gtals "I was planning on all had covered their lep and desert," said Judd. "but when anna," said Jami and Judd Dr. Chahn Adler
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NEW YORK - Under the strong Impact and "crunch" of the current recession, the Jewish Federations of the United States and Canada are "responding creatively". By their policies and activities, during a period which sees increased service needs pitted against some shrinking income, communities— although hard-pressed—are proving their seasoned ability to meet and handle the current critical situation. These are among the consensus findings and highlights of an initial survey issued by the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds, first of an ongoing series to share Information on how local Federations are dealing with the challenges of budgeting and planning during the current economic crisis. Addressing itself to such areas of concern as "cash flow", staffing, rise In agency (ContlnuedonPageS)
Israel: From the Eyes of Children together, measuring the length of tbe gannents by eipantlve gtstures with tbeta* lean, bromed bodiea which, unlike the people of tbe or thodox community, had benefited from many days of exposure beneath' tbe warm rays of Israeli sunshine. The children visited the Walling Wall where they prayed and placed their messages tietween the ancient cracks among the other papers scrawled with brave hopes and dreams for a more peaceful life and happier world. At dawn the Rubins climbed Massada. "We got up at 3 a.m." said Judd excitedly. "We saw the sunrise," said Jami, "and remembered the brave Jews who saw their last (Continuedon page8)
Nebraskans, lowans Urged To Send Support for Veto On iVIIssile Sale to Jordan The Omaha and Des Moines Community Relations organizations, in conjunction with the American-Israel Public Affairs Commission (AIPAC), are urging Jewish residents of Nebraska and Iowa to mobilize against the United States' proposed sale of missiles to Jordon. Specifically, the organizations are asking two things: 1. Write letters, make phone calls or send telegrams to Senator Clifford Case and Representative Jonathan Bingham In support of their "disapproval resolutions" and 2. Contact all Nebraska and Iowa senators and representatives and urge them to veto the sale in Congress. Spokesmen for the Nebraska and Iowa groups note that tite Ford Administration's proposed sale of $350 million in anti-aircraft and advanced Hawk missiles to Jordan Is viewed as a threat to the military balance in the Middle East. Ihey expUned that, acconUng to law. Congress has ao days to take actkm on this oooskleratkxi because It Involves mllltafy sales of over IB mllUoo. nieretore, they said, a ooogresskmal veto cotdd. with adequate support, come about by July 3D. Case, Senate Foreign Relations committeeman from New Jersey, and Bingham, of the House International Relations Committee, have introducejl the "disapproval resolution." Bingham describes the amount of the sale and the strategic implications as "frightening." The acting chairman of the Des Moines Community Relations Commission, Robert Mannheimer, in a July 16 letter to Iowa Sen. Clark urged Gark's support of the resolutions. Mannheimer noted the U. S. move to sell arms to Jordan was "startling" in light of the delicate negotiations toward a second disengagement with Egypt and what could be the "beginning of political reconciliation." "Peace," emphasized Mannheimer, "can be achieved once the Arabs believe our commitment Is firm and Irreversible." Jewish organizational sources fear the proposed sale may evidence a shift in U. S. policy and thereby discourage all efforts toward any form of peace settlement. A July 8,197S commenUry in the Wall Street Journal's"Review and Outlook!' suggested that U. S. Mideast policy labors under the fallacy that continued pressure on Israel is the "only means to move forward." » Egypt, too must be placed under similar pressure. Ilie Sun Canal question Is one example of a specific "tangible concessfaM that, if granted by tbe Arabs, would give Israd a ^(reater basis tor reHnqiilaWng strategic paasee and oU fidds. "nius far, the article statee, Israd has been forced to grapple with "ambiguous gestures and secret promises." Bvenhandedness Is a myth, the spokesmen say. Other Implications resulting from the sale include the possibility of Jordan acting as the open third front in future wars, spokesmen continued. "Jordan did not become Involved In the Yom Kippur War due to her lack of adequate air defense systems. "If the U. S. supplies this need, Jordan — who has already announced support of coordinated military efforts with Syria — would be able within the next decade to measurably expand Arab air defense capability and would be in a position to radically alter tbe strategic position of Israel in the Middle East." The Administration's participation In this sales agreement seems particularly untenable when the possible Indirect harm to the United States Is considered, (Continued onPageS)
WhomtolM'HB Here are the names of the key Congressmen to whom Nebraskans and lowans should write regarding support of the disapproval resolutions and ttie veto of the missile sale to Jordan: U.8. RepreientaUvet U.S. Scoaton Edward Mezvlnsky, Iowa John C. Culver, Iowa Tom Harkin, Iowa Dick Clark. Iowa NealSmlUi Roman L. Hniska, Nebraska Berkley Bedell, Iowa Carl B. Curtis. Nebraika Michael Blouin, Iowa Clifford P. Caie, New Jersey John V. McColllster, Nebraska Charles Thone. Nebraika Mrs. Virginia Haven Smith, Nebraska NOTE: Nebraskans are asked to send copies of their letters to Howard Welnstein, Executive Director, Omaha Community Relations Committee, 537 Securities Building, Omaha 68102.
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'Charity' Is Believable ByGlarlaWa^w OMAHA - Come meet "Sweet Charity" — I'm sure you'll find Ozzie Nogg as warm and engaging as I did In the taxing role of Charity Hope Valentine in the Jewish Community Center's Center Stage presentation of the hit Broadway musical. Charity is a "dance-hall hostess" who has a heart as big as the wtiole wide world and you believe in her all the way. Her two sidekicks, beautifully played by Darlynn Fellman and Louise Filbert, are appropriately gaudy and sleazy in the production which opened Thursday night to a full house and which resumes Its run Saturday night at 8 p.m. The dialogue o( thia tbom, which nun thnnib Aug. 2, la weak but the ftage oomea alive In the muilc and danea' Dumben, wlildi have beao prepared by Muaical Dinetor John J. Bennett and CboreograiilMr Joanne Caitjr
Training Schools Object of Benefit OMAHA — Theater-goers can help support a worldwide system of vocational schools by attending the Saturday night July 36, ORT Benefit performance of "Sweet Charity", according to ORT President Sheila Polikov. Tickets wUI be sold at the door for the 8 p.m. center stage performance, proceeds from which will help support ORT's vocational training schools. An after-theater party will feature wine, sweets and (niit, she said.
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defense system sale to Jordan. TEL AVIV (JTA) - Israel Rep. Morris K. UdaU (D, had a new lieroine Monday — Ariz.), one of several border policewoman Daliyab congressmen who have inNahum, 22, of Belsan, who troduced a resolution in the captured two terrorists at House to t>kick the sale, said gunpoint at a Ben Gurion while Congress expected to Airport checkpost Friday, receive a propoaal to sell arms thereby averting a disaster to Jordan, it did not expect to that could have exceeded the get one so large. Retired Admiral Elmo May. 1971 Lod Airport massacre In death and Zumwalt, formerChief of U.S. Naval Operations, In destruction. The terrorists, descrilied as testimony before the Senate Arab youths from Nablus, Foreign Relations Committee, were carrying high explosives said the sale would encourage which they intended to plant in Jordan'to take part in any the Airport terminal building. future war with Israel. timed to go off at noon when crowds of arriving and PLOUated departing passengers are at UNITED NA'nONS (JTA) their peak. — The Palestine Liberation They had managed to pass Organization is listed, for the unsuspected through the outer first time. In the United gates of the airport and were Nations "Blue Book" of at the last checkpost, only 400 permanent missions to the UN yards from the terminal, when for 1975, Issued here last week. they were arrested by Ms. The PLO Is listed under the Nahum, whose suspicions section of "other were aroused. organizations which have received a standing Invitation from the General Assembly to He's Snipoi'tad participate In the sessions and OOm- memten ot the cut: Howard DETROIT (JTA) — The work of the General Assembly Svaln Jr . TrWl BUMtl. Mlk« Skdtoi. Rumanian Orthodox as observers." The PLO Mary AtB OUf. Stew Halo. Gale Episcopate of America, in its Madwn. Doi Womak, Jctaa Plmni. representatives, according to annual conventkni at Grass the "Blue Book", are Saadat Tool t'lmpr, l^mtta Govwajr, Hon Wllaon. Karyl Orapar. Ljrna Eilctuai. Lake, Mich., adopted a strong Hasan and Zehdi Labib Terzi. Connie Jo Coteinan. Steve GIbreal, Jim resolution backing Archbishop Sdiwandl. Jane Bad and Sue WalUi Valerian D. Trifa and pledging to aid in his defense Israei Opposed JERUSALEM (JTA) - The against the U.S. Department Pianist Needed of Justice in the move to have Cabinet served notice "to all OMAHA - A piano ac- him deported as a participant concerned" after a meeting companist Is needed on in Nazi crimes and the murder late Monday night that Israel alternating Monday nights for of Jews in Rumania during the would countenance no the music appreciation years of the Hitler regime. changes in the Security program at the Dr. Philip Sher Council resolutions governing Home for the Aged. The first the United Nations night is Monday, July », the Emergency Force (UNEF) In next Aug. 4, and so on. The. WASHINGTON (JTA) - A Sinai as the price for inducing program runs from 7 to 8 p.m. congressman and a retired Egypt to agree to extend Its Those Interested must contact admiral Tuesday criticized mandate beyond the July 24 Janet Fischer at the Home, the Ford Administration's deadline. 451-7220. proposed fSSO million air It was learned from reliable an Omaha stagB. The difficult score by Sy Coleman is also a product of John Bennett's talent and the chorus and principals easily interpret the intricate harmonies.^ Julian Jones, whom Center Stage audiences enjoyed in his standout role in "Cabaret", is good In a dullard's role and George Clemmons as Daddy Brubeck is fun to see. David K. Johnson, who plays Vittorle Vidal, Latin movie star, has a beautiful tenor singing voice Director Norman PUbart has put together a waDrebearaed, deUcbttal miMlcai. His cast Is Strang {ram principals to diorai. The sets leave something to be desired. "Primitive" seems about it. The costumes look good on this good-looking cast. Come out and have an enjoyable evening with "Sweet Charity" Reserved seat tickets' are avaUable by calling 334-8200.
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sources at the same time that In Its 4 4 hours of deliberations whkii ended early this morning, the Cabinet agreed on Israel's final terms for an Interim settlement with Egypt. These proposals, along with a detailed map, have already been transmitted to Washington with the request that Uiey l>e conveyed to Cajro. Tlie Israeli terms were said to envision a substantial American presence In Sinai to man and supervise advance warning systems established by txith sides.
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] 8 Sentenced TEL AVIV (JTA) - A district military tribunal Impoaed sentences Monday on nine ]imiar army officers and non-coms for alleged maltreatment of recruits at an Israeli training base. The penalties Imposed on the men, who ranged In rank from lietitenants to corporals. Included warnings, reprimands, demotion and four month suspended Jail terms.
iVo Conference OTTAWA (JTA) - The Canadian government an~ nounced Tuesday, that it has postponed indefinitely the United Nations conference on the prevention of crime which was scheduled to be held In Toronto, Sept. 1-12. The government's decision came after several Cabinet meetings following the refusal of the provincial government of Ontario to host the conference at which representatives of the Palestine Uberatkm Organization were scheduled to attend as ob-
Toldtoi.eave NEW YORK (JTA) - Two. Soviet Jews, who were sentenced to five years imprisonment in the second Uningrad Trial in May, 1971, have been released, the National Conference on Soviet Jewry reported Tuesday. The two "Prisoners of Conscience," Lcjv Yagman, 35, and Lassal Kamlnsky, 55, have been told they must leave the USSR by Aug. 8. Both men were arrested June 15,1970 and were charged with anti-Soviet agitation and undermining Soviet power. Botti of their wives are already living in Israel. The NCSJ also reported that Vladimir Marlunan, one of the first Jews In Sverdlovsk to apply to emigrate, will leave for Israel this week.
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Federations Respond (Continued from Pafte 1) -In pointing out that "almott coctfl, Federation financing without exception Uw agencies In our larger communities are finand opportunities (or new ding Inat intanwUy generated sources and methods of •aency Income cannol keep up rising costs", Uie Council government funding, the wlUi finding underscore "Increased report also Identifies the prasaure on Pederatlons for mors Jewish Family Service and funds" and Intensive efforts by to generate governJewish Vocational Service as Federations ment funds, wltli the recent aptwo communal agencies most pointment of IkiU and part-time affected and called upon to grantsmen in wmni communities (or that express purpoae. provide expanding services to -While no uniform effect of Uie "a rapidly growing clientele in recessloa on the "cash flow" the large, intermediate and picture lor Federations la to be Uie CJF survey does •mall-slzed communities that observed, report a reduced rate of collection werecanvaned.' for more than half of tbose The CJF report, UUed "The reapondinc maasuraUe delays In funds and building funds Impact of the Economic capital programs, and that all RcceMion on Jewish Com- '^Irrespective of their local exare accelerating Uielr muMi Needs, Services and periences cash mobilUaUon efforts". Finances" and compiled from -In the lace of Increased a complex of sources — demands for service, both and Iheb- agencies arc community visits, lay and Federstloos involved In accelerated campaigns •professional committee for recruitment of volunteers, meetings, and a detailed some re-deploymeal of staff: and In general, "holding U>e line" on nationwide questionnaire — Stan wiUi the view Uiat "staff featured three major areas of cutting Is self-defeaUna during the criaes since Federalkms community concern and ac- present are under pressure to Intensify tion at both the ageny and thair campaign collection effort and to plan even more closely with Federation level.
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Editor's Note: li it poMible tor American btMiiMas to defy the Arab boyoott o( laraol and thrive? Deflnttdy, uys a Hwlrewnan tor a large Indlaiui pharmacsuhcal flrm which has bew doing IwitiiMS in laraal ior more than a decade and Intcnde to oontliMe. The ioUowtng article, by a Uw Angetee Tlmas correqwadent. tells why. By William J. DnmuDond LM Angeles Times Service HAIFA, Israel — For more than a decade, the Aral) economic boycott has been directed against Miles Laboratories Inc., of EUdiart, Ind., the big pharmaceutical company. 'We Just do not do any business at all in the Arab countries," says an official of MUes, which boasts of operations In 140 other countries. The Arab world Is a big and potential lucrative market for such Miles consumer products as Its new vegetable protein food line, which is being developed as a meat substitute. The boycott has effectively squeeied Miles out for over 10 years, except for a trickle ol covert trading. "The company bad Uw optkn tai uas to get ofl the Ust - by liquidating aU operations here hi Israel," tbe MUee ^Mkesman says. "But the company made the dedston to ooDewltfalt" Miles Laboratories has, in fact, annually been calling the twycott's basic bluff that Arab economic power can cripple a major company. The American firm has been continually expanding its investment in Israel - and making a profit at It. The boycott, backed by the 20-natlon Arab League, has become a prominent factor In international business life, especially since the 1S73 war when the Arabs discovered their economic clout with the oil embargo. Two days after the outbreak of the war. Miles Laboratories phoned Israel to announce that the company had approved a new project in the country, and currently a ts million investment Is being made in a citric acid plant on Haifa Bay. The reason why Miles has been able to buck the boycott provides insights into the limits of Arab economic Qower as well as the strengths of the Israelis. "By their deeds ye riiaU know them." declared Miles Praeldent George W. Orr Jr., quoting the Nwv Testament at the recent dedicaUan of a new MUcs laeUlty tai Jerusalem.
Veto Support Urged (Cbntinued from Page 1) according to sources in Washington. The Soviets, through the Arabs, would be able to obtain the Hawk mlasDee currenUy need by the U. S. mUltary and NATO allies, and could devdop eountor defcoee systems substantially reducing the eftectlveneae of these weapons and thue tbreaientaig American security. The Administration's letter recommending the proposed sale to Jordan describes the venture as beneficial to the "national interest of the United States through reinforcement of Jordan's policy of moderation." The letter also slated that the sale would not alter Israel's "overwhelming military superiority." With all the facts carefully considered, the Administration';, position hardly seems plausible, CRC spokesmen say. "Israel's survival depends upon your support. Contact your Congressman today," they urge.
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"Of all the places I visit, there Is no question that the most exciting one, the one that has the most profound impact on me, Is Israel," he said. "It has to be true that one of the great. Incredible happenings in all the history of mankind is that people could sustain a goal, a purpose — generation alter generation — and achieve that goal by taking this abused land and transforming it literally Into a land of milk and honey. "Not only have you transformed but at the same time you have had to defend It." For the president of a firm that last year had sales of $386 million — rou^ly half of which derived from international operations — to make such a pro-Israel statement Is remarkable Indeed. The more usual practice nowadays, oi>served Jerusalem Post economics specialist David Krivine, has been for companies to compete ferverishly for petrodollars in such a way as to out-boycott the boycott "in a frenzy of ingratiatbig salesmanship. "Petrodollars are the rage," be said, but to compete (or big business deals In the wealiby Persian Gulf states, the businessman requires the s»called negative cerUOcate o( orlgtai, testUylng that his Hrm has "no commercial. Industrial andor any other relations with Israel." The Impact of the boycott on Israel Is virtually impossible to calculate In dollars and cents. Total foreign Investment in the Jewish state in 1972 was $150 million. In 1973, the year of the war, it fell just below $100 million. Last year, it was $70 million, less than hal f the prewar level. "The boycott has only marginally affected investment," says Commerce and Industry Minister Halm Bar-Lev. He attributes the fall In Investment to economic recession in the West and to "our high military mobilization rate .. . This atmosphere is not Uie best for investment." Bar-Lev separates the foreign companies affected by the boycott into three groups. First, a number of small and medium-sized companies choose not to do business In Arab countries. Second, large firms, such as Miles Laboratories, are aware of tlie boycott but choose to ignore it, and third, there are companies "who give In to the blackmail," BarLev says.
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the Editor ATTENDANCE POOR Last Tuesday night (July IS) I was privileged to attend a meeting at the JCC ^ a cardio-vascular discussion open to the public. Four local doctors, each a specialist in a field related to heart disease, gave themselves and their time to speak to the community. Unfortunately, not two doien people in the local community elected to attend this very worthwhile discussion. The Jewish Community Center Athletic Department is starting a program of physical fitness exercise to build up endurance and to increase the physical capability of tlie heart and lungs. This program Is to be used as preventive medicine, as an exercise program for those who might be a risli and as a rehabilitation of people who liave had a heart attack. I think it very sad that more people did not attend this discussion and can only hope that once this program is started, many more will lake advantage of this very worthwhile program. tMJwe(lba.8ol>
July 25,1876
HAIFA - The Israel national anthem, "Hatikva", went on public trial here not loogago. A panel of distinguished personalities debated the pros and cons of the hymn, and when they had finished, the audience in the radio station studio voted as jury to determine whether, in their opinion, the time had come to world Jewry, be added. Let change the anthem in favor of the ZtooisU of the Diaq^an •tog It, but Iirael Aould have a better hvmn. The charges against Hatik- eonwittiiiig more flitlog - as va were formidable and far- ior wtample, Jenwdem o( ranging. First of all, the Gold. The legalist on the panel melody Is not Jewish. It is based on a Czechoalovakian carefully pointed out that folk-song which the composer, whereas the Knesset had Smetona, had Incorporated in formally designated both the his symphonic poem, the official flag and the official Moldau. Furthermore, seal of the State, no similar because of its theme, which status had been afforded expresses a Zionist longing Hatikva, which therefore had and the spirit of a Jewish no more standing than a folk heart, it Is alien to that song. Indeed, though it had minority in the State of Israel l>een sung for years, it was not who are Arabs. A true national untU 1933 that the Zionist anthem should be acceptable Congress formally accepted it as the Zionist hymn. to all citizens. Much had happened since This argument came from Uri Avneri, maverick ex- then, aitd just as Canada, member of the Knesset, and Russia, Italy and other editor of a popular magazine. countries had changed their Avneri went further. The anthems so the time had come whole tone of the poem, as for Israel to seek a song which well as the music, are more truly reflects the European, AshkenazI he said, national spirit. Little mention was made of and hence foreign to the spirit of the Sephardi Jews who the fact that the author of cooititute mote than SO per most of the words, Naphtali cent of the Jewish papulation Herz Imber, was a vagabond HaUkva nay IM AM lar poet with no claim to literary
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Smolar in Capsule UtUe by little, the Jewish community apparatus is losing Its thinking top executives. T))ey reach the retirement age and are honored for their many years of service by tieing shifted to honorary position with no real influence Replacements for top executives in communal positloH vam are mainly through one organizatkm's taUng the top executive from another. Some Jewish leaders are pondering the practice of retiring executives when their usefulness hasn't diminished, but because they have reached a certain age. Most of the retired execs are perfectly able to serve In an advisory capacity, drawing on their wealth of experienoe. . The inviting of Dr. Joaeph J. Schwartz to serve with the Joint Distribution Committee executive following his forced retirement from the Israel Bond Organization — and the resultant gain for JDC through his presence at meetings -- proves that reaching the retirement age is not necessarily a justified reason to be tabbed as "has-been."
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million is being spent helping Jews in Moslem countries; $4 million on in Eastern European Jews; more than $2 million on Rumanian Jews; S3.5 million to help the ORT system of vocational schools, $1 million on religious projects in various countries, including the supplying of matzos and other Passover food. The JDC Study now under way shows Its leaders' determination to meet the JDC's historic objectives as effectively and efflclenliy as possible. It is a soul-searching study which few Jewish organizations are inclined to undertake.
An extraordinary appeal for funds has now gone out to American Jewry from quite an unexpected side — from tlie Jewish Dally Forward, the only surviving Jewish daily newspaper in the United Stated and the largest Yiddish newspaper in the worid. The organization urgently needs S2SO.O00 to continue its 78-year existence. A pillar of support for Israel — It helped raise funds in the U.S. for Israeli projects — the Forward was the stronghold of hundreds of thousands of immigrant Jews who depended on the paper's advice and guidance in adjusting and becoming rooted in American life. It champkMied the causes of then-stniggting Jewish labor unions — the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, the Almagamated Union, the Capmakers Unkm and others — and it also gave great support to Workmen's Circle and the Jewish Labor Committee.
The Joint Distribution Committee speaks with pride of being a "Three-R" organization .— a body engaged In Relief, Reconstruction and Rescue for needy Jewish communities everseas. It began as a Relief organization, helping needy European Jews during World War I, with food, clothing and noedical care. It realized, however, tlut food and clothing were not enough and so endeavored to The Forward helped bring out such Jewish Reconstruct lives ihramticredtt cooperatives literary talents as Sholom Asch. Zalman and lean pff~^«»»«M {gr adults and chtldSchneur, Yona Rosenfeld, Isaac Basheyis eare systems tor arphans. The Rescue period Singer and ElieWiesel. The Forward Is all that remains of the started with the rise of Nazism In Europe, dozen-plus Yiddish daily papers that once helping Jews in Germany leave before It was were .published in the United States. too late. Declining Jevi^jsh immigration, plus hiDuring the more than 60 years of Its creasing productkM <osts, have put the existence. th»JDC ipent about II.IOO/WO.OOO Forward In a tough.spot., on iU "Three-R" operations. Today the •yearfy tMd«H IS'abeid-Wl'«ittUsii.<aiiM*4h • 11 AMflMrteaa JwtWiopmmunity ewestil ip. the Forward to come to Its aid. IMrd qf which U spent In Israel. Another 14
standing, and best remembered by his contemporaries as one who drank too freely. The defense of the Hatikva was emotional rather than logical. The musician, Noam Sharif, sought to establish that the mood of the music was Jewish, whatever Its actual origin, which In any case should not matter. Even the Marseillaise, supposed to be a master prototype of a national
anthem, draws its music from a German source. HM lest of a song Is not always In Its Intrtaste mnsical value, or even In the Itteraiy quaUly o( Its words, but In what ttis song baa meant In the Ustory o( a peo|ile. A hymn which elicits a chain o( nattonal memories, or which is ftffMf^*^ with crucial events tai a nation's extstawe, eatabllahea Its place by virtue ofsuchassodaUons.
Despite all the criticism, despite Its lack of legal status, the Hatikva has survived. There have been other anthems, sung by various parties and groups in the Zionist movement, but Hatikva, by the very fact of its continuing popular acceptance, has vindicated Itself as being Ui the spirit of the Jewish people — a spirit In which we express an unfailing hope, of two thousand years duration, to be a free people in our own land. The argunytntatlon was completedr.>nd the judge rapped his gavel. The studio jury was polled, and by overwhelming vote 11 was decided that there was no cause to make a change in the national anthem.
Fu/bnght Turns to Fantasy BylJL In a distressingly shortsighted and deceptive article appearing hi the Washhigtwi I^oat July 7, former Senator J. W. Fulbright has resumed his role as a mouthpiece for Arab propaganda. Fulbright nefariously asserts that U.S. rappori for Israel endangers our oil supplies and affects oil prices. Such a linkage, however, has been repeatedly denied by Secretary of State KIsshiger and is refuted by the facts. More than one-half of total world oU production is by nonArab Opec members, impelled by economic, not political, motives. Oil price hikes long preceded the 1973 war. Furthermore, European. Asian, and African natkms which supported the Arabs and even broke relations wih Israel In 1973, have received no price discounts or preferential treatment. Fulbright suggests that drastic energy oaasarvatkai measuiaa are required "U we are to give all-oiir suivort to current Israeli poUey." Bat tUs goal must be actively pursued regardless of Ansrtcan support ior Israel because no nation should be in a poaitian to dktate our ioraipipoliey. BowtagtoArab demands, as Ftfbrltfit advocates, would only taivlte tarlher blackmail. Fulbright's praise of Arafat as a "moderate" is all the more outrageous now that the PLO has taken credit for the barbaric massacre in
Jerusalem's Zkxi Square. Equally difficult to comprehend is his contentkin that "the principal Arab countries ... are all led by moderate and responsible men .. . united In a consensus for making peace with Israel..." If so, why do Arab leaders still adamantly refuse to sit down in face-lo-face negotiations with Israel?
There Is no useful purpose In refuting Fulbright's fantastic predictions as If they were facts. We are all to familiar with the erroneous assumption upon which his views are based, and we lament Fulbright's Inability to discriminate, as other "antiwar" Senators have pointedly done, between U.S. troop Involvement hi Southeast Asia and U.S. commitment to.a FlnaUy, although Futt>rigbt loyal democratic ally who assails Israel's "in- desires only the necessary aid transigence," he insists, to defend herself and ensure parhdoxically, that "Israel her own security and survival. will be secure only wrben she In contrast to Fulbright's gains acceptance as a normal lastest articles, a refreshing state In the Middle East" and and perceptive editorial in the "the only secure borders are WaU SIrset Journal July 8 those which are accepted by regards American pressure on one's netgMxMTS." This has Israel as counterproductive been Israel's position all and states that "the more the along. Surely, If blessed by U.S. exerts pressure, tiie more Fulbright, It can hardly be damage we are likely to do to considered an intransigent our own interests." posture.. The Journal maintains that Israel "needs to see an Yet PuKtrlght can hardly be unambiguous public sign of egqwctad to sse the tflOsrsnoe Egypt's good Intentkms," not between bitnmslgence and a "vague, personal promise,to neilbUity. After hto Sanday FordorKlsshiger." "American-Induced oohnnn hi the Wariihigtott Star, we wonder U he sees the 'progress' that leads to a major weakening ... In and reality. Fulbright Israel's ability to defend Itself," cautions the Journal for the future In wich "will contribute more to a new American mUltaty support tor war than the 'stagnation and Israel pradpltatas anothsr stalemate' " feared by Mideast war, a taher oil President Ford. If. however, pressure Is to enbarp), and an eventual American occupation of be applied, the editorial calls Arabian oUflsMs, leMlh« to a for "an even-handed policy." Vietnam-style quagmire America has leverage on complete with a flourWdng Egypt and should start using It," the Journal concludes. antiwar movement at home.
Israel Integration Is Working (Contbiued from Page 1) the work done at the NCJW Research Institute, the center for educatkmal research of the disadvantaged In Israel. Dr. Adier. conceded that bushig was also a problem for Israel, especially In at^ 4eniptlng to arrive at the percentage of disadvantagsd and middle-claas children in school thst Dr. Coleman implies Is optimum for educatkMial achievement. "We don't have the nUddleclass flight from the cities that you have In the VS.," oootlnued Adler. "But with burii^ or without It, w*h«*l«lw»llwloeus« Wapation and the quality of
Bustaig Is a tfds lasue, and we're dstanninad not to gel divertadhi Israel, because the suooeas of our biiegratian wtl detarmhM die tUlura suoosss of our whole sodaty." Dr. Adler, best known for his Youth Study, published in 1974, Is coming to the U.S. to report to the board of directors of the NCJW Research Institute on recent research fhidings and new developments. Diuing his stay he wlU have oonsultatkMS with American ethicators In major universities on current Institute p^qjqcta In ip(egn>4>i>% .^ formal educatkn for youth.
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The NCJW Research Institute, established bi 19(8 and now maintained by a grant from the NatkmU Council of Jewteh Women, is an Integral part of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The Institute conducts research throughout Israel. In development towns and urban centers, in both the home and within schools. Combination programs of education' and social intervention are now being Implemented by the InstltiMe In special target areas, to break-(ha;>yclp^ pevwrty ««! under-achlevem^l.
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JERUSALEM - Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg, presldenl - of (he American Jewish Congrew, has proposed a three-point program (or Jewish survival that would give every Jewish child a free Jewish education, create a Jewish peace corps (or service to the community and make Jewish study "as important as political rallies and fund raising events." The American Jewish leader said, "Jewish education Is becoming more and more expensive and theretore Increasingly inaccessible to the Jewish - public. "We are a community that has accepted politics and welfare as proper charges on
Its budget. What is required now is a (undamental moral decision," to make available to every child in the Diaspora a free and (uil Jewish education. "If tte great work of the first three quarters of this century was to make the world safe tor Jews, the task that must be undertaken in the remaining quarter of this century must be to make Judaism safe among Jews. "The preservation of our spiritual heritage as Jews must t>e as much a communal concern as the preservation of our civil liberties." Rabbi Hertzberg continued: "(I Is scandalous that one segment of Jewish youth —
those In Israel — must give several years o( their lives to the service of the Jewish people as a whole through their enlistment In the Defense Forces while young Jews of the Diaspora are called on to give nothing o( themselves to the Jewish people. But the youth of Israel are not the only young Idealistic Jews prepared to serve as volunteers, as ttie large number ot.Jews among the members of the American Peace Corps and similar groups demonstrates "We have (ailed to bamesa the energies of our young people on a continuing basis for their growth as Jews and for the service of the Jewish people. If It Is conceivable that
among the Mormons of Utah every young man and woman should give three years of service to the Mormon Cburcb, Is it not oonoetvable that Jewish young people tawn California ntlgbt serve six months leading a youth group in Ma'alot or teaching arithmetic in a Jewish school In Bogota? In 1967 and again In 1973 more young people volunteered to help defend Israel — without our even asking — than we knew what to do with. Ttiere have been many calls on the Diaspora for Its money and Its political influence in behalf of Israel's survival. No one has asked us to give of ourselves. A Jewish peace corps would provide such
opportunity for Jewry." Rabbi Hertzberg^ said that "we must stop conferring about culture and, Instead, study and teach. It is dlsheartenlngly true that nowhere in the Jewish world are there meetings on cultural concerns — in which study and discussion are the central endeavor — as Important to the life of (he Jewish community as the great political rallies and fund-raising events which are the staple of our lives. "It must become one of the tasks of the World Jewish Congress In the next decade to institutionalize the return to our own sources as a primary endeavor within the very structure of Jewish public life.
"What we must reach toward as Jews Is the recapturing of the sense of our own uniqueness, the reassertion of our own chosenness. The wide variety of our present Jewish political concerns and secular projects all assert ttie simple sentence, 'I am here.' The task Uiat awaits us is to direct our energies into something that says, more formidably, 'I ought to be here.' "To understand this Is to understand ourselves again. We might then be able to bear our uniqueness not as a burden or wound, not as something to be cured or,' forgotten, but as a challenge and a teaching."
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'Shocking Erosion of Jewish Family Life' generation gaps, alienation. Indifference and confusion over Jewish values. One after the other, American-born Jewish mothers, mostly middle-aged, got up at the session and told the problems they face vis-avis tiieir grown-up children — problems which undermine the quality of the Jewish home. Most o( these mother* are ready to accept tntemuuTlage of tbeh' children as a (act wbkb tbey cannot escape. But
By Boris SmoUr 1.J.TJ*.
At the recent annual meeting of the American Jewish Committee, I was astonished to learn of the extent to which Jewish family life is eroding in the United States. Not only Is one of every three Jews now marrying outside of tlte Jewish religion, but Jewish family life Is greatly affected also by divorce, low birth rate, alcoholism, drug use,
It hurts deeply when a daughter tells her mother that tfw does not want her nooJewiah husband to convert to Judaism, although the buslMud is wUllng to do so. Nor can a Jewish mother remain indifferent when her daughter tells her that ihe prefers living with a man at free will - in the spirit of Women's Lib - rather than to be married, even though the man with whom she lives wants to marry her. Ttie effects of the rising rate
of intermarriage and the assimilatory pressures of the environment were cited. Examples were coupled with dramatic appeals to Jewish leadership to "do something". The question of Improving the quality of Jewish family life has long l>een considered by the. Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds as a challenge to the organized Jewish communities. It was discussed In detail at the UFWF Cieneral Assembly in Chicago last
year. It has t)een studied by the Institute of Jewish Life, which Is a division of the CJFWF, with resultant suggestions addressed primarily to Jewish family agencies. The AJ Committee is seeking to establish whether there Is an increased acceptance of Intermarriage In its leaders' social circles and to what extent they regard intermarriage as a threat to Jewish survival.
A Uu«e-day NaUonal Conferenc* on Jewiih Family Ufe, designed to expkire Uie qiuUty of today's Jewish home and Its problems, was held recently by Uie Coofervatlve movement. The dlicuHlons at Uie parley all established Uut Jewish continuity Is lo danger, If the growing erosion of Jewish family life is oot checked. Interroarrlase Is only ooe of the major problems. Two other serious problems are UM Increasing ken birth rate araoog Jewish women—known as "Minus (Continued on Page 9)
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I Omaha [ Senior Citizen Scene ] wartz of Clearwater, Fla., Newman I Calendar WhileBytheHelen Older Adult Group guest of SIg Hessel; Sam Is proud of its director, MoUie Delman, and all of (he approximately 200 meml>er8, there are many who deserve special recognition. Thanks to Lew Ellis for Bingo calling on July 21 — he substituted for Harry Weissman; to Elsa Kahn, who assists Mollie in preparing the lunch: to Min Cutler, president, for presiding at the meetings and filling in for some of the other officers when they are absent. Thanks . also to Leo Ostravich for giving the "Hamotze" and Kiwa Homstein for the "Benchen" at the July 21 luncheon. Also thanks to Jack and Yetta Saylan for their visits to the hoepltals. Those, who helped serve were Rose Raznick, Esther Kahn, Blanche Kaiman, Van Farrand, Fay Sekar and Fanny Manvitz; we thank Sam Lashinsky for his efforts in table arrangement aixl microphone setup. And a big "Thank-You" to all who attend regularly on Mondays so that we can enjoy each others' company and participate in Bingo, cards, swimming — and dancing (Mondays and Wednesdays). Because of special gifts and in honor of Bemice Kaiman, Sig Hessel, Leo Ostravich and Dr. J. Milton and Ann Margolin, we were |l»le to purchase several beautiful silver pfeces, including candelabrae, tray and servers which are being presented to the Jewish Community for all to enjoy. During the summer, we have many out-of-town visitors. Among the recent guests were Bernard Sch-
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SERVICES: SERVICES: Ftfalay-. Friday: Sabbath Eve Services in the Traditional Evening Services (Kabbalat Shabbat) 7 Sanctuary at 8:15 p. m. Jack Duitch will conduct the p.m. services. Cantor Aaron I. The Late Friday Family Eklgar will lead the musical Service will be held in the I Goldstein Chapel at 8: IS p.m. portion. Jack Kozlen and Dr. Alan Saturday: Morning Service lOa.m. Sarfoln will conduct the serMincha Ma'ariv 8:30 p.m. vice. Sunday: 9a.m. Saturday: Morning Service: 8:45 a.m. Weekdays: Services at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The Talmud class will be conducted at 8 p.m. (ollowed BATMITZVAH at8:30p.m. by Mincha, Sholas Karw Lutz, daughtr of Mr. Sudos and Ma'ariv. and Un. Harry Uitz, will Sunday: become Bat Mitzvah on Mlnyan 9 a.m. (ollowed by Friday, Aug. 1 and Saturday, breakfast and class in Mishna. August 2. DaUy: Services at 7 a.m. and 8:30 KINDERGAItTEN Beth El Synagogue is now p.m. accepting registration (or Its FAMILY SERVICE Isaac Pundack, Israel's kindergarten class which meets Sundays. 10 a.m. to ambassador to Guatemala, noon. Children entering public will speak at the 8:15 p.m. school kindergarten in Sept. Family Service, Friday, Aug. are eligible. To enroll your I. child or (or (urther in(ormation, call the Synagctgue Omaha o(f ice. 553-3221.
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SERVICES: Saturday: 9 a.m. Men of the community are invited to the Home to make a mlnyan.
Council Bluffs B'naiisraal SERVICES: Saturday: 9 a.m. Sunday: 9a.m. Both services will be conducted by Mr. Sam Sacks.
Lincoln THaroth Itraol SERVICES: Friday: 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. Monday andlhundiy: 7 a.m.
Sabbath Candle LIghHng Frld«y, July 25. Bt30 pjn. Fridoiy. Auguat 1,8123 pjn. Benediction for Kindling Sobboth Lights: Borukh Atoh Adonay Eloheinu Melekh Haolom, Asher Kideshonu Bemitzvotov Vetzivonu Lehadlik NerShelShobbot, (Blessed art Thou, 0 Lord, Our God, King of the Universe, Who sanctifies us by His Commandments and has commanded us to kindle the
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Unooln B'naiJeshurun SERVICES: Friday, July 25:8pm Ira Schreiber will conduct the service.
Mr Hyde"-Fllm-JCC Israel Bondt Committee meeting Monday, AufiatU S p.m. - Iirael Bonds Executive Comm. meeting Tuaaday,Au0atU 9:30 a.m. — Women'! Federation (Presidents Council I meeting W<do««l«y,AugBilU 12:30 p.m. - OMer Adult
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SERVICES: Friday: 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Barry D. Cytron and Cantor Pinchas Spiro will conduct the service. Saturday: Morning Services 9:30 a.m. Afternoon Services 6 p.m.
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DonatkMS For recovery of Harry Welssman at Ijitheran Hospital Trom Mr and Mrs. A. D. Frank, Fay Sekar and Rachel Swartz. For recovery ol Milton Nearenberg at Clarkson Hospital from Cari and Fannie L,agman and Group. For recovery of Rose Poska from Fay Sekar. From Frieda l^efkowilz in honor of Fay Shareff From Dr. and tin. J. M. .'Vlargolln to Mrs. Milton Hollzman, Calumet City, III, In memory of daughter, iledy.
Margie Amster Betrothal Announced
I _ llainday, August It I '»a.m. - Teacher Training|JCC
B*fllat«r for a apcdal atMih drawrfofl to b« h«M Sunday, July 27. First 3 nomas drawn will •och racalv* 4 choice, agod rib staaks.
Nearenberg, Phoenix. Ariz., guest of Milton Nearenberg; Fay Shareff, guest of Frieda Lefkowltz, and Mrs. Freidel Blumenthal, who recently moved to Omaha from Mexico City, guest of Jennie Bear. Frances Goldberg of Omaha was also a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lou Langer. About 40 of our group are now looking forward to the Des Moines trip and Mollie Delman reports that she is overbooked. Upcoming events Include the.Falstaff party Aug. 13 and the Kansas City trip Sept. 29. MIn Cutler, president. Is calling a board meeting for next Monday. July 28th. AU board members and officers are urged to attend. Don't forget to attend "Sweet Charity" Sunday, July 27, matinee at a special price for members of the Older Adult Group. They are available at the Center. Call or see Carol. New members Introduced were Sol Krizelman and Helen Siegel. Welcome back Rose Poska and Mrs. Louis Langer. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rlchlln are at Methodist Hospital.
OMAHA - Mr and Mrs Roman Amster announce the engagement of their daughter Margie to Amie Rotenberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rotenberg of Denver, Colo. The bride-elect is attending the University of Denver where she is majoring In marketing. Her fiance graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Denver. He is now a manager trainee for' ZaleCorporatkm. A summer wedding is plaimed for next year.
Margie Amster
Goal Approved; Aids JCC, JFC OMAHA - The boards of directors of both the United Way of the Midlands and United Fund of Council Bluffs approved the 1976 campaign Mr. aaaMrs. iMfryiats ' cordially Invll* rh«lf r«lall«« ond Irlands to wenhip with Iham of Ih* Bol Mllivoh of their doughter KortaSM Frktoy. August 1 Saturday. August 2
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Jawtib Marmanlaan: Fact aid netkm by Rabbi David Elchiwm Satellite Beach, Florida Satellite Booki, 1974. laOp. - A polemic diKuaaing many aapectf of the Inlermariiage Isaue. fMnwCbrlatltiiKy: IHeTlililMatbTlitiaby B Z Sobel NY. John Wiley, 1974. 4l3p - This book provides the first sociological study of the origin and development of the Hebrew-Christian movement. SiKh topics as the Jews (or Jesus are analyzed. Moa Barg: Athlato, Scboiar, Spy by Louis Kaufman. Boston. Uttle Brown and Co., 1974. Z74p. - Biography of a most amazing American spy - a remarkable scholar-athlete who was a major league bafeball player, spoke a dnen languages fluently, and became our country's premier atomic spy In WW II Octatar Karthqiiake: Yam KlpiMr l*n by Zeev SchMf. Tel Aviv. Univ. Publishing Projects. 1974.319p. - Winner of the Sokolov Prize, 197S — rsrad's highest Jounalism award Zeev Schlff, regartM as larad's foremast military commentator, faithfully describes the days preceding anU during the Yom KIppur War. The Goidn Book o( JawUi Hianar by Harry Golden. N.V. Putnam, 1972. 2SJp. — Compendium of Jokes and stories from Golden's lectures and newspaper
Omaha Organizations B'NAIB'RITH PICNIC Memt>er8 of Omaha's B'nal B'rith Youth Organization have volunteered to help with the games during the B'nai B'rith Old-Fashioned FamilyStyle Picnic scheduled to b^n at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Peony Park. BBYOers wUl help nui the bubUegnm throw, shoe kick, 3-legged race, tug of war, egg and potato races and the Softball and football games which are planned for the event. The picnic is jointly sponsored by Henry Monsky and Comhusker lodges and their respective women's chapters and is the first such joint event in Omaha B'nai B'rith history. Hamburgers, hot dogs and
other food will be served at 4:30 p.m. For reservations and further Information, call either Mrs. Steve Kort, 5720290, or Mrs. Herman Barron, 334-3630. EPSTEIN-MORGAN JWV Three $100 scholarships are scheduled to be awarded selected Omaha High School of Jewish Studies students next fall by Epstein-Morgan Post No. 260, Jewish War Veterans. Announcement of the scholarship plan was made by Nate Marcus of the Post. The Omaha JWV, which to date has given some $17,600 in scholarships to public high school students, is adding OHSJS as an award recipient.
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Beth El Move West Seen As Symbolic westward move was first anticipated and the new site purchased. He noted that alMUt "80 percent or more of our Beth El school children live west of 90th Street" and that for Uie last five years Talmud Torah classes have been tieid away from the Synagogue Itself. I This past year they were held at the Jewish Community Center, the athletic field of which is very close to the northernmost portion of Beth El's new site). "It's • task that will require the utmost devotion and boundleM sacrifice," he saki of the 0ODgrq(atk)a's part In both MeUng and pledging the neccMaiy funds. He sald.tbe Rabbi Bromberg also task carries on the tradition of pointed out that movement providing Jewish education has always been a fact of life "which our parents gave us. for Jews — sometimes of their As they provided for us, so own choosing, sometimes not must we provide for future — and that many Jewish generations." communities that lacked the He said Sunday, July 27, foresight to move when the Iwould be "Pledge Sunday" at time came "have been caught the Synagogue and urged up with and lost" in time. The rabbi, sporting a western-style bandana as well as a stunning yarmuike, OMAHA - "We hope to called the gathering the "first break ground before the end of Beth El Synagogue meeting on the (current) year and have the new grounds" and both he the school open for the Fall of and Stem emphasized the 1976," said Jerry Gordman, purpose of the construction as Beth El Synagogue financial a continuation of Judaism in vice president who will Omaha. oversee the financing, planStem pointed out that the ning and construction of the current campaign is a proposed $2 million facility on culmination of something South 127th Street. liegun 11 years ago, when the "It's a pretty ambitious plan, but then, we're pretty ambitious," he said. (Continued f ivm page 1) Omaha from Kansas City, pointed out there are exactly 613 mitzvot (''commandments" in Hebrew) in the Torah — a good way to start a building fund campaign, he noted. Rabbi Bromberg uw the Conservative synagogue's propoMd move west from Us pnaent site at »0 Soutb 4Wh Street as a parallel to the life of Solomon Scbecfater. The founder of Conservative Judaism was born in Romania, then studied In Vienna, Berlin and Kngland before coming to tiie United
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stem addresses Beth El gathering at Western Roundup complete with Conestoga wagon. (JP Photo) members to come "and Marcia Rochman, Roundup memorialize the family Trail Boss, told the crowd "we name" by making their have young memt>er8 and old pledge. members here and it will take He announced formation of every one of us to build the a Campaign Cabinet to new synagogue. It's a family coordinate the remaining affair." fundraising. Members are Music was provided by Bucky Greenberg, Ilene Klein, Marilyn Pred, Merle Potash, Merwin Lee, now appearing at Steve Riekes, Jerry Crordman, the Steam Shed. Cantor Aaron Sally Berg and H. Lee Gen- Edgar was on hand to lead group singing. dler.
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Sunday at the Western Roundup and Barbecue held to dramatize the move west, pointed out that the $613,189 raised thus far represented "the early gifts gathered by a small group of people. We have not officially gone to the congregation as yet." Discussing the proposal move, Gordman said, "We believe it is the right time" for it. He said the last major Jewish construction In Omaha was the Community Center and that those pledges are l>elngpaid. "This (building a new synagogue) Is a major project to change the face of the community," he said. "We
Turin Promoted CHICAGO - The promotion 3f Amos A, Turin, vice president. North and Central America, to executive vice president was announced by Mordechai Ben-Ari, president. El Al Israel Airlines. Turin joined El Al In 1961 as operations vice president, and held this position until 1963 when he became vice president. Organization and Management Services, the post he held until he entered his present position in the United States in June, 1973.
have recognized where the community has moved and we are gping to move there because we will continue providing the services of the synagogue to the congregants." The new synagogue would be built in stages, with the school wing first. That portion would contain eight classrooms plus a multipurpose room measuring 60x150 feet. The room could be partitioned into smaller rooms or could be used as a meeting room seating lietween 500-600 people, according to Joel Katelman, chairman of the 1975 Building Committee. Total seating of the sanctuary and adjoining social hall would be about 1,300-1,400, with 500 seats planned for the sanctuary which will have a colored-giass dome according to present plans. Initial parking plans call for ' spaces for 410 vehicles, said Katelman. Access at present is mainly from Famam at 127th and from 129th St. but additional routes are ^ ing planned, a spokesman sale Other building committee members include Leon Alexander, Norman Batt, Nathan Berg, H. Lee Gendler and Ben Wiseman.
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The Annual Meeting — A Learning Experience By ROM Hoffman DES MOINES - The annual meeting of the Jewish Welfare Federation members will be a meeting for the entire community. The reception of the yearly reports of officers and commissions will provide an opportunily to learn about the key issues, activities, and progress of the active bodies •^within the community. Learn of the Bureau's innovative educational program. Perhaps your childly will desire to take advantage of the enrichment offered during the coming year. Discover the bright outlook for the Des Moines JCC and the ambitious programming being planned under the guidance of the new executive director. Find out about the changing role of the Com' munity flelations Commission and how it works for you. Gain current information on Israel from the observations of Gary Rubin, Des Moines' delegate to Jerusalem. These and other reports promise a stimulating and educational experience and will allow you to keep abreast of all that has happened in the Des Moines Jewish community over the past year. Witness the election of your community leaders and listen to the "State of the Federation
Address" by JWF President, Marvin Pomerantz. At the conclusion of the business enjoy the musical presentation by Cantor and Mrs. Spiro and daughter. Dina. This year's annual nneeting. 7:30 p.m.. July 31, at the Tifereth Israel Clubhouse has been planned and organized by the Young Leadership of Des Moines.
The annual meeting promiMs to be a "learning experience", Indeed. This is ,Roae Hoffman, your friendly Des Molnet Jewish Preas reporter, taking the a|)|)ortunity to addreM you personally to request that you give the annual meeting a chance. Having attended teveral board meetinp iinoe holding my poeitlon with the Preis, I have found them to be Interesting and Informative. These gatberingi of the leaden (rf our community have given me a whole different perfective, one whlcb I bad not known Iwfore. Pleaae plan to come. I thlnr you'U be pleasantly Burprtoed.
Entertainment tor the annual meeting will \)t provided by the "Spiro Family Trio" featuring Cantor Plnchas Splro, his wife Lora Lee, and their daughter Ulna. Cantor Splro, who la starting his third year at Tifereth laraei, has been rMpooslbie for a revitalization of musical life within the Des Motoes Jewish community. Lora Lee is an accomplished imislclan and often lolnes the cantor in concert po^omanoss. Dina,», Is matorlng in Psychology and Sodolagy at the University of Clacinnatt. The family trio has toured the East.
UJA Women's Missions DES MOINES - The UJA Women's Division under the direction of Eve Weiss has announced its schedule of missions to Israel for 1975-76. "Rachel, mother of Israel, left her children a legacy of much more than tears and for her daughters a very sptelal gift: to return to the Promised
Hadassah: A Good Year DES MOINES - Adlvities of Hadassah during tiie 1974-75 year included the Membership Tea in September at the home of Sara Chapman. June Daniels gave a report of her trip to Israel. In October, Hadassah presented a Jewish musical entertainment show at the Iowa Jewish Home. Per-^ormers included Hadassah Board member Sarah Sokolof as singer with Ruth Rubin, ' accompanist. Hadassah Board member Elsie Block was moderator for a program on "American Affairs" In Noveml>er. Lou Williams was the featured guest speaicer for the December Hadassah gathering He spoke on the resettlement of Soviet-Jewish
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families. The showing of the Hadassah film, "Dream and the Deed", was the activity highlight Jor January. In March, the Reverend Becht9ld discussed the aims of the American Association of Retired Persons. Chava Stemlicht spoke on current conditions in Israel at the Sam and Ida Wimcii .,:U: April meeting. The Equal time of tbdr prandehUdren. Rights Amendment was the subject of the Hadassah Beth El Jacob program In May. President On June 8, the Ann Roitman DES MOINES - Sam — Rose Abrams Memorial Luncheon, the final Hadassah Winick has been re-elected activity for the year, was held president of Beth El Jacob Synagogue. Having served at the home of Gloria Booth. one year-long term of office, he maa elected to serve a BBYO Report second term. Winick in cooperatton with DES MOINES - The. Des Moines BBYO chapter's car Ral>bi Marshall Berg and the wash was a success, ac- Beth El Jacob Synagogue cording to Steven Zohn. Board, of Directors, works to president. On Sunday, June 22. "further the practice of nearly $200 was raised for the traditional Judaism, to promote and encourage organization. Thanks are extended to Sam synagogue ipembership and to Asarch for printing raffle create harmony and peace tickets, Mrs Gloria Rovner among all the congregants." for preparatkms and supIn tlie larger sense, Winick plying refreshments, and views his role in "working PIdgeon's furniture for w^th the community, providing the Zenith stereo synagogue, and all agencies to prize. Special thanks to emphasize the conunoo goals Tifereth Israel Synagogue tar of Judaism wMdi an k>ve of the use of the parking h>l. God, Israel and Torah." Congratulations to Mrs. Within the Jewish comSusan Marks for winning the munity, Sam Winick has been stereo! To all who attended active in the "All-in-One" the car wash, your par- campaigns. Winick and his ticipation was greatly ap- wife, Ida, have three children .preciated. and 10 grandchildren. • '<r 'I'i'i'i'iii I'iftij*.*^-'-'-- • . • •-•tJ.t.iji:- • r- - ^•..-.- -1
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The cost of $970 per pers9n includes round trip transportation, deluxe hotel accomodations (double room occupancy i and all meals. The itinerary has scheduled visits to Sachae, Beit Shear!m and Massada. an overnight stay on a kibbutz and study of kibbutz lifestyles, discussions with leading scholars^ artists and writers, a walking tour of Jerusalem and meeting with recently arrived Immigrants from the Soviet Union among the highlights. More informatipn c^ be obtained by writing the United .lewlsh Appeal Overseas Program. 1290 Avenue of the Americas. New Vork, N.V. 10019. Application for reservalkins requires a deposit of $250 payable to UJA Women's Division Missions to Israel at the above address with the deposit fully refundable if written cancellation Is received prior to departure.
Ardan Expands Ardan Wholesale, Inc. will open Its second catalogue ftwwroom in Omaha in early September, according to Ronald L. Daniels, president of the Des Moines based firm. The company has leased 55.000 square feet in the building at 8447 West Center Road formerly occupied by Grant City. Ardan will continue to operate Its downtown store at 16th and Douglas Streets which opened five years ago, Daniels said. 4«hCUUS The 4<th graduating class of the TecimkMi-tsrael Institute of Technology In Haifa numbered 1,130 graduates. Its largest SIM class ever.
Children See Israel (Continued from page 1) sunrise from Massada before they took their lives to escape the Roman invaders." Then the children dtscrtbed the ruins of the ancient Sephardic synagogtie atop Massada's height. The people sit in a circle around the center place where the rabbi stands," said Judd as he ran In a circle atwut the room to demonstrate the arrangement. "There was a Bat Mltzvafa there," added JamI wistfully, dreamily possesswd, pcfhafis, with vague imaglntngi of ber own Bat Mitzvah which awalta in the not-too-distaat future. The Rubins ventured to Safed and the northernmost settlement Of Mctula in the Golan Heights where they visited Shlomo Benderly and his family. Patrols were constantly on guard against terrorists who threatened the peace of the area. Judd's face darkened and his young features becante suddenly stem and concentrated as he •recalled an experience there with Shlomo. "Shlomo's family are friends with a family from Lebanon." said Judd, "but do you know what happened?'' Judd went on to relate the sad misfortune which befell Shlomo's friend when he once shook hands with Shlomo across the fence which now separates them. ' 'The man tost half his crops and his money and some property was taken away." said Judd with emphasis, not comprehending the Ironic Justice of the adult world where a man is punished for showing his friendship. "ShkMno's firicad ooukl not ootne clos« or talk with us," Judd said. "He is afrakl. mm." "But we were not scared when we were there." JamI continu(Ml. The strength and unbroken determination of the Israelis in their defense of this nortliem land was transferred to the children wbq found courage in the courage of those around them. The Rubin children planted saplings for the children of Israel and one tree in Balfour Forest In memory of their great uncle. "We visited several kibbutzim," said JamI, "and saw how our people live and work together. We met a kit>butz family and they told us about their way of life. I think 1
Judd (left) andJami Rul>ln would like to live on a kibbutz." ' Judd recalled the t)eauty of one kibbutz, the swell of land on which it was located overlooking the blue of the Mediterranean. The many old synagogues were of interest to the children as they compared the similarities and differences with their memories of the familiar synagogue back home. On one occasion a rabM Invited the family to tour Ua sanctuary. Jami ranembers the rabbi opening a pntywboc* befof* ber and b«ddii« ber read. To Jaml's deilgM tbe prayer was ibe "Sb'ma" wbicfa die knew weU. Needtes to say. the rabbi was visftiy Judd remembered the differences In tbe 'n>rahs at one synagogue and grabbing several sofa pillows, the nearest items at hand, demonstrated the box-like container in which the scroUa were encased. At the conclusion of their month long sojourn, the families on the UJA mission were Invited guests for dinner at the home of Moshe Dayan. "Quite an unusual place. Uke a museum." the Rubin children said. Ancient artifacts were displayed In the home and the yard and there waa a "room full of mummies.'.' Mrs. Dayan greeted them and Moshe watched on a balcony from a distance. "Thanks to our parents, we were lucky to see Israel, to realize the pride we can have In being Jewish, in working together as one," Jami concluded with Inspiration. And then Judd. a boy of •. said, "It seems like it would l>e so simple to make peace." Ah, if children could but rule tbe world...
Calendar of Events Noon — Bagels and kn brunch •! the Jewish Hoose, Mt UMvenHy All callege sludiato Irf town iar the Hinuner are cortflally Invtled. WadoMday, Ji4y II 7:30 fm. - HearitUt SuM HadsMah Meinl)enhlp parly at
the twine o< Mrs. Melvin land, 7115 Franklin. Call 2TM(S7 for •ddltlonal Infortnallon 'IlHirHiay,Jutyll 7:30 p m. - Annual Meeting of the JWF at the TlterMii Israel Clufataouw Tlie Jewlab coaununlly it urged to attend!
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u-incoln Lights By BiWle R4)Maberg Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. PItlor announce the engagement of their daughter B«tti Gall to Richard A]an Robinson of Norfolk, Neb. Mlas PItlor li a senior at the Unlvenlty of Arizona where ihe Is president of Apha Epsllon Phi sorority. Her fiance, the son of Mrs. Arnold Robinson of Norfollc and the late Arnold Robinson, is also a senior at the Unlvenlty of Arttona. He Is treasurer of Alpha EpsUon pi. The couple plan (o be married next June at TIfereth Israel Synagogue. TIfereth Israel will sponsor a Kallah at Camp Esther K. Newman on August 29, 30 aiid 31. The program will feature lUchael and Sharon
Strasafeld, editors and creators of the Jewish Catalogue. The theme wlU once again center around the general idea of "The Search for Jewish Identity," this year from the point of view of very bright, articulate and knowledgabte young people, who are rising scholars as well as unique authors. The format will be to gather on Friday afternoon for ttie Sabbath and continue through Sunday lunch. A detailed scedule will follow. All camp facilities are available. Reservations are t2S per person for adults, $20 each for students and children. Children under 5 years are free. Please make checks payable to TIfereth Israel Congregation, 3219 Sheridan, Lincoln, Neb. ftSM
How Sweet It Is Edttor'sNoto: IaU|M«(aw 300 dead and thousands pMt hWory of our people, the wounded. In 1905, pogroms were preeiHt \M not naaily so eour. Thii eohimn If ttw flrat ef • responsible for tlte destruction CBwHniilin serita of ilwct and pillage of 64 towns and 626 •wgnwiti recaUng the bttter hamlets and villages. From the outset, the DKHMola of our 000010*8 piet, nMBMOte which OMHt not be pocnxns were iaopired by lArgottan If we are to govenunantal drclee. ne roalWleaBy view MM praasot ttDTu WflW OK pOflPOCBS DWD The following laformatloa 1»17-U21 durti« the Bohriievik tertred from the Icrael Revolntlaa dataned mora Uvee MeiBet Ubnry io waapoeed ef UMB the pravioM eattnaks hi material origbially p'fJ'^'^H the eartler periods. In the EncydoiMdla Judalca. The statistics are grim. In DES MOINES - The word February of 1919, 2,300 Jews p(^rom is of Russian origin were massacred in two days. deeignating an attack ac- The summer of 1919, followed companied by destruction, the with the deattis of about 6,000 looting of property, murder, Jews, many at Uie hands of and rape perpietrated by one ret>el peasant bands. During 1920-1921, 4,000 Jews section of tiie population were put to death. At this time against another. The word is often employed Jewish defense organizations to describe specifically the were formed in many places attacks against the Jews In tluxHighout ttie Ukraine, but Russia between 1881 and 1921. ttiey were often times unable Similar events also occured In to combat large military units anti-semltic movements hi or armed bands. Partial data available other Eastern European countries during this same reveals that at least 60,000 Jews were killed during the period. A pogrom at Passover In pogrom years In Russia with Kishinev, 1903, leff.SO dead 'several times that number and hundreds Injured. 1,500 wounded. Jewish bouies and shops were Pogroms strengthened the deaire among the Jews for the tooted. A most serious pogrom creation of a Jewish occured hi Odessa with over homeland.
Temple Sisterhood Centennial ByMnnhelDanleb DES MOINES - The centennial year of the Temple B'nai Jeshunin Sisterhood was one of expansion and accomplishment. In early October, we hostessed the National ' Federation of Temple Sisterhoods District Con\ vention under the direction of Midge Brown, Ruth Jacobson, and Joyce Swartz. This convention brought enthusiastic comments on the program as well as the participation of local members of the Sisterhood. ' The Sisterhood Centennial Sabbath included a Friday nii^t service and a reception t ,Je«leredby^hpjB4iW«»"?'«" I Otiring the past IS years
Temple Rummage Sales have become an area-wide marketing event. Customers watch for the dates, come and buy. Under ttie leadership of Ute dynamic Micky Lorl>er enough money was earned to defray the expenses of the Reiigious School. A new project, Die spon^ sorship of the premier public concert of Sedmara Ruthstein, was successful In exposing the piano-playing ability of Sedmara and was Instrumental In adding substantially to the Temple Eklucational Loan Fund. This, too, was handled by Chairwoman Mickey Lortier. Ann Friedman served as president of Sisterhood for W4-7SL .TJip.new president is Harriet Rodenberg.
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JERUSALEM - "At first, I found myself lost In the wall of ambulance sirens, the frantic screeching of brakes, orderlies and doctors running In all directions as stretchers, tables and beds filled the entrance and the corridors, the stream of burnt and mangled victims wtw were carried in filling the air with their moans or, worse, with their silence. "But after a few moments— though they seemed like hours to me—1 began to see the efficiency and the precision In every motion. Shaare Zedek became a hospital under fire. "As, someone who had grown up overseas and had never seen this liefore, I had to change my entire concept of the word 'Hospital'. Nothing could have prepared me for what happened." This was an eyewitness description of tlie scene, 10: IS Friday morning, July 4, as Shaare Zedek Hospital here was once again called upon to receive tlie victims of Arab Terrorism. A few minutes earlier, a bomb hidden in a refrigerator had shattered Zion Square In the very heart of Jerusalem as thousands of people did their pre-Sabbath shopping.
victims of blind terrorism that struck everyone. The description from Shaare Zedek continues: "Withhi minutes, SO temporary beds were set up in our corridors and synagogue, while emergency supplies of plasma and bandages were prepared and the entire staff rushed to prearranged 'emergency stations'. The preparedness enabled the hospital to continue functioning as it had to even during the most difficult hours. "Tlie victims began to arrive as soon as I reached the front gate. A steady line of ambulances, police cars and private vehicles began to discharge the wounded. One of the first to be admitted was an Arab resident of Beit Hanlna who had been picked up by a passing automobile and sped to Ihe hospital. "Defense Minister Shimon Peres and Jerusalem Mayor Teddy Koller visited the hospital shortly after the wounded arrived and spoke with several of the victims. "As quickly as Shaare Zedek responded to the emergency, the situation came back to normal a few hours later. While those lightly Injured were treated
Speed and anguiah accompany a victim of the ZkM Square bomb blast entering Sbaare Zedeli Hoapttal. and relased, the more serious cases were sent to various departments for additional care. "The hospital, as well as the city of Jerusalem, returned to
The terrifying explosion, tlte worst in United Jerusalem's history, killed 14 and wounded 64. Fifty-two of the victims were rushed to Shaare Zedek. Ten were dead, or died shortly after their arrival, and all efforts to save anotliier badlywoulded woman proved futile. Two children were killed, as were five women. Four Arabs were also among the dead,
their everyday paces, even as they were left with a bitter and painful memory."
Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Hemsl of Warwick, N.Y. announce the birth July 15 of a son, Emmanuel Isaac. They also have a daughter Raechel. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Sabes of Omaha. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hemsl of Denver, Colo.
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I ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Mr. and ^ Mrs. Herbert Bronska ot St Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Margo Beth (Micliey i, to Greg 1. Eveloff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Eveloff, Council Bluffs, Iowa. The bride^ect is a senior ai Arizona State University where she is majoring lb special education.' Miss Bronska is on the Dean's List.
Her fiance will receive his degree in marketing from ^Ajlzona State University In December. He is a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.
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The following is excerpted and quoted from an unidentified and untitled manuscript in the Rosewater Collection of the American Jewish Ar,^ives in Cincinnati. The manuscript was written by Victor Rosewater about his father Edward, founder and editor of Ute OnuUta Bee. The period under discussion Is 1880-1890. Material in parenthesis is added for clarilicatioa: "... the relocation of the -court house bad placed the new edifice directly opposite >the Rosewater family domicile (between 17th and tfth on Famam) and more dearly defined the trend of business westward along Famam Street. That the Bee would have to have ampler accomodations and more modem equipment again was inevitable — how soon alone was problematical. (Edward
KEYNOTE SPEAKER Deputy Secretary of Defense William P. ClemenU, ; Jr., will deliver the keynote •ddre* at the opening session -«( the aoth annual National 'Oonvcntlon of the Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A in Las Vegas Aug. 4-10.
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Rosewater purchased the adjoining property as a future home for a new Bee buUding.) •By this time, he had a mental revelation of a civic center radiating atwut ttie court house, to be created by converging here In close proximity the various public and private buildings necessary to the community if it were to achieve a., metropolitan status. "Blgbteeotb and Farnam, the radial potnt o( foena, ttaraCore, became a raOyiog cry and the aedoiit etfort to attain this dvic cenler kleal accounts for much acrlmonloua contention *"t*t^"i l>iB> ^ •CO' ""*'• TO open a OwroiitMare ior traffic east and w«tt, the Ke«p iDMil rising beyond Slzteeoth Street had to be rased thoutfi the tlgiit raged Orrt 0T«r the deiHh of the street cut. "The digging and filling had to be done three times in order to reduce tlie declivity to an acceptable gradient. Abandonment of the old court house had been accompanied by an intricate negotiatkm resulting In the transfer to the city in exchange of a tract of equal dimensions two squares west for a contemplated new city haU." (Work was begun on the Bee BuUding. on the site of present Woodmen Tower, In Ut7.) "To swing the venture, whose costs mounted far alMve first estimates, he (Rosewater) took on, 'In his confidence that the Investnrtent would speedily pay out, a large peraonal Indebtedness. Sad dltappointinent awalUd this expeetatian aiace, becauM of the panic and protracted biisinesa depreacldn of the nlnetlea, it never returned him even tlie ordinary Interest on the OKMiey put Into it, and really ciUailed a financial burden weighing him to the end of his days." (E^lward Rocewater dtod in IMM.) To be oootbiued
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ByLeeJanePanww More trips and doings from the Home. . on July 9, LOVE volunteers Audrey Cohen, Alison Cohen, Ida Stein and Sadie Janger, along with Janet Fiscber, took 14 residents on a shopping spree toCroesroads. The residents were delighted to have ttte opportunity to look through the stores and the LOVE volunteers were delighted to be altle to take them. On July 10, 22 of the residents went by bus (Weatside School Bus) to see the play, "Guys and DoUs." The KIwanis aulM of Omaha were hosts and escorts for tlie senior citizens. They came, helped everyone on the bus, and then rode with them. What a nice evening! Last Sunday was the Workmen's Circle party and tomorrow Is tBe Hadassah OnegShabbat. 8ta nrideot MoUle Delman and htr ftonp of Older AduHs iorttM boi trip to Dea llolnes. Itaie gokig Faye Afarams, Fwn Belle Sbrago, Sytran Block, Meyer Poster aadBenMejmaa. Welcome back to LOVE
volunteer Sally Appel. She and Henry have been six weeks hr England and Israel. Everyone was glad to see her back at her LOVE work. . .she was missed! Sunday afternoon 15 residents, with the help of Lou Wolf son and several friends, are going to "Sweet duuily" at the JCC. Should be a delightful afternoon. So. . you can see bow busy LOVE and Uie residents arel If we're not "tripping".. .then there's a bingo game.. .an afternoon of crafts. . an evening movie, . .etc. Ann and Iz Levlnson said they had 20 at a very exciting bingo game one evening last week! Mo^ LOVE voiiBieers are needed.. .pattteulariy people wtio drive and wbo would be willing to take one or two rasldenU to the doctor, etc. If you can spare two hours (or more) a week for some very worthwhile and satisfying volunteer work, please get In touch with me. I will be more than happy to set up an Orientation at your convenience. Just give me a call.. .and put a llttie LOVE In your life!
Mrs. Rundell Cited (MCAHA - Un. Anu RundeU. realdmt of the Dr. 81 waa piawnled with a dtatlwi In rerofrttlow of her aarvlee tai belialf of the JewWi NattOBal Fund and citation wai pnamled to Mn. RondtB at UM June B Oneg Shabbat by Mrr ABB UargollB am bw Wcoity WebMft,
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Dmahans in Business A September opening Is anticipated for the Wolf Bros. Western Store at 7001 Dodge St. The store, destroyed by the May 6 tornado, was partially rebuilt before" being demolished by a severe thunderstorm July 8. Included in tlie plans, according to Tom Kirshenbaum. Western Store manager. Is additkmal space for induskn of several new lines. Also being rebuilt is the S and H Green Stamp Redemption Center. The Wolf Bros, women's fashion store at 201 S. 72 St.. also damaged by the tornado. Is scheduled to re-open In early August. Ruben Lippett, former owner of Lippett's Bottle Shop in Omaha, has been appointed manager of the wine divialon and assistant to the president of Capitol Uqours Inc. of Omalia. Pacesetter Building Systems has broken ground for a 11.4-mUllon addltkm to lU faciUty at 4343 South 98 St., according to PresUent Phil
Schrager. The addition of about 62,000 square feet will bring total plant size to over 100,000 square feet and the expansion should eventually mean adding 80 more employees, Schrager said.
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Pacesetter manufactures aluminum storm doors and windows, awnings, patio covers and enclosures. The expansion is anticipated to help increase production 2.5 times.
OMAHA - The LOVE Organiutlan has contributed n patto ctaairt and two patio knre aeati, fumiaiilnp worth ae««ral thoM«anddollaiw,totl»Dr.ahTHciBetBruiebytb»rMliWrti. Plctnrad above are Lottie MokoMy, at left, and Eva Swarti anloyi^ the patto tumldiings and an aflcrnoon of trash air and aunaUne at the Sher Home.
Sheldon B. Brodsky has been elected to ttie Omaha Junior Achievement board.
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City Councilman Steve Rosenblatt has relinquished bU position with Sterilng Distributing Co., a liquor wholesaler, to devote his lime to his private enterprises. These include a game parlor and a short order restaurant, Mr. R, the Family Chef. In front of the restaurant is his most recent project, a miniature golf course which opened June 18. Roaenblatt said be Is caaaidtrii« the possibility of opaning additkmal golf courses In Grand Island and Fremont.
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My editorial on the lack of unity between our nine Jewish youth groups was a success — It got a response! Marti Epstein cut no corners In her reply to my constant questions: Why can't the Jewish youth groups cooperate and communicate with one another? Her assessment, which you all read bi last weelc's Preis, ' was that tiM groups are too busy being what they've come to be thought of as being, rather than what they are supposed to be — Jewish youth groups. It's absurd, that In a very small youth community such as ours, there should be so many distinctions between kids — distinctions based on what group one belongs to. If you Join group A, you are a sociallzer; group B, a "Jock"; group C, one whose bag Is community service; group D, someone who is into religion or Judaism. That's how it stands here, folks. But there's an incongruity. One of the very traits that's been classified as a dividing (actor among the groups should, logically, be
the one trait that unites the groups: religion and Judaism! This, Marti t>elives, is what has been apparently lacking here in Onoaha. Now U the time for BBYO. USY, SYO, TYG to come together to (ind common goals and purposes, plan common programs (or all Jewish youth to participate In together and discover their sameness and oneness as Jews. Think how much richer and fuller each organization's programs would t>e. I am suggesting that the process by which an Omaha Jewish Youth Council would be reorganized start betore school opens In September. I have seen It work In Imth larger and smaller communities than our, both In the U.S. and in Canada. A Youth Council, or some equivalent body. In no way threatens or minimizes the value and work o( the member groups. All it serves to do Is to create better relations, respect and responsibtnty among all Jewish youth for one another. Are more of you willing to try? Let me know.
NEW YORK-The greatness of American opportunity at Its Bicentennial was expressed in its fullest at Yeshlva University ,commancements in June when two Russian Jews, among the thousands denied cultural and academic freedom in their homeland, gained their degrees and prepared for new lives towards the betterment of American society. The two, both now living In
The Only Girt TEL AVIV Ora Nadach, (riiihl) rrcipicnt of a Pioanr Women M-hulamhlp, and ihr only %\t\ aludylng aulo nirrhanirB al the ituppin ln>lllule, ia inlervirwed by Tivia Cohrn, editor of Dvar ilapoelet, publiration of Moelxet Hapoalot, Pioneer Women'a aUler org animation In lararl.
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transportation from there to Louisville. Food will be provided. There will be swimming, a softball game and other related activities. LTl (Leadership Training Institute) will be held at Camp Esther K. Newman from Aug. 14-25. The coordinators of this event are Ed Fried and Andy Berg. It has the potential of being one of Emtza Region's
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Mrs. David Behrends and sons Mark and Matt o( Foster City. Calif, are visiting Mrs. Behrend's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moe Grossman, until Aug. 1. Mrs. Behrend is the former Sharon Grossman.
ELECTED RECTOR Prof, of Chemistry Gidon Czapski begins serving his three-year term as rector of Hebrew University In Jerusalem next fall.
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The Great Summer of '75" Starring the great records of Chicago and others. Spinned by one of the great D. J.s of today. This fentattle Chicago Done* will lakm placm July 27»h from 7 to 10 p.m. at fh« JCC. The cosf of /h/s •xelf/ng danc0 will b* $1.75 p»r coupl»: $1.25 sfngi*; $1.00 for Incoming freshmen. A/1 money raited will go for fh# clty-wldu freshmen rush. All Incoming freshmen and BBYO members ore Invlltd. There will be door prlz»t and a grand prize with each f Icfcef purchottd. .
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Dr. Goldberger, 27 years old, was among the first of the new Russian Jews to eiutill at Yeshiva University. He, his twin brother SIlim and their family came to America from Riga in 1969 unable to speak a word of English. The family had waited five years for an exit permit. The father had been Jailed (or eight months alter retusing to t>ecome an in(ormer for the secret police. The twins were expelled (rom the university in Riga when it was learned that they wished to emigrate. The brothers both graduated Yeshiva College in 1971 and went on to the University's Albert Einstein College o( Medicine. Gabriel, with his new (reedom, will do his residency In pediatrics at Montefiorc Hospital In the Bronx. In a recent Interview, Gabriel remarked that America was not his foster home, but "my foster palace." SIlim, however, married Esther Novak, daughter of Harry and Norma Novak of Nebraska City, Neb. He took a year's leave o( absence and moved to Omaha. Both he and
his wife plan to return to New York In the fall where Silim will return to the Einstein College o( Medicine while his wife will attend Downstate Medical Center. The Goldbergers have a cousin, Miriam Misle, who lives In Lincoln. ^ Michael Klein, 23, emigrated with his parents and sister in 1973 after waiting six and a half years for an exit permit. The family—what was left of It after the Holocausthad lived in the Ukraine. Michael said the family came to the U.S. simply to live as Jews, to have the op-^n portunitles all others might have regardless o( religion or ethnic background. "Here," he said, "life is good." These students represent yet another wave of immigrants who came to America's shores to escape persecution. They also represent another generation o( Jewish immigrants whci have sought academic and cultuk-ai refuge at Yeshiva University whicli Is preparing to enter Its 90lh year. The Russian Jews are the latest arrivals to a university founded and built by Jewish immigranls who iielleved in the concept of survival and freedom through education.
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Editor's Note: Mrs. Weinberg Is prastdsnt of the Jewish FederattaiOaandl o( GrMter Los Aasdes. Wliat Is Brandels Camp Institute? It's a place where "turned otV young Jews and others, Jewlshly ignorant but hungering — seeking an understanding of Jewish lile and Jewish tradition, wondering whether being Jewish could hold some meaning (or them, as well as young Jews who have had a more traditional upbringing — come together. In a totally Jewish environment reminiscent of Israeli Kibbutz life, they are immersed In being Jewish (or four intensive, stimulating, challenging, Inspiring weeks together In the rugged hills of Santa Susana only miles from the center of Los Angeles, but removed as if in another world. At Brandels, young collegeage Jews come (ace-to-(ace
with the broad spectrum of perceptions of Judaism — Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, Hasidic, the Mystical.. They are exposed to the amazing variety that can be the spice of a satisfying Jewish way of life. Young pe«|ile come (rom throughout the United States (three this session sre (rom Omaha), as well ss (rom Israel and occasionally another country or two, to share the experience that leaves most of them coming away saying "it changed my Ufe." Tliey "open up" to Judaism — and to each other. Many form life-k»g (rlend-. ships and often IM doser to (riendi (nm their (bur-week "allya" at Brandels than they have ever (elt with other friends. BCI alumni who participated In the program as long as IS, M, and 3S years a0> still recall their experiences vividly and describe their time as BCIers as a turning point in their lives — consciously affecting their choice o( mate and lifestyle.
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It's impressive to discover that only two percent of Brandels alumni are widowed, divorced or separated. The feeling Is that something in HELEN L.SOMMER Private services were held their Brandels experience helped them establish a value July 13 for Helen L. Sommer, system which Is cement to a 87, who died July 11 in California. A native o( Omaha, good marriage. Each summer during the Miss Sommer retired as an two "allyas" (one In July and Omaha Public School teacher one in August) 65 to 75 young In 1947. men and women participate in . the unique Brandels program BIRS. BELLE NYSmOM Rabbi Barry L. WflhsUIn designed for future leaders of the Jewish community. and Cantor Aaron Edgar o(There's a combination of ficiated the funeral service of study (lectures and Informal Mrs. Belle Nystrom at Fitch discussion) — work, art, and Cole Chapel on July 7. drama, music, dancing... all Interment was at Forest Lawn. on a Jewish theme. Though the cost (or the Brandels program is over fSSO Relief Available per person, all BCIers are partially subsidized — and no OMAHA - Peart Yager, one is asked to pay more than director of Jewish Family $350. If one cannot afford that Services here, reminded amount, he (or she) may victims of the May 6 tornado apply (or a total scholarship. that all tornado relief from Brandels does no (ormal JFS is given on a conlidential advertising. Most BCIers basis. She urged those needing come as a result of friends aid to call her at 334-8200. who have attended urging them to give themselves the unique experience and apply. In order to attend, a young WOMAN person may apply by writing WANTED to Dr. , Shiomo Bardin, Middle oged womon wonted Director of Brandels Camp lo live in with older woman for leverol w«eki. Institute, Brandels, California C«IIS51-7aS7 93064.
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JOtrS FIRST ANNUAL GYMNAOTICS CAMP TTie Jewish Commuiiily Center's Gymnastics Camp Is anotlier Athletic Department service to meet the needs and Interests of our memt)ers in K indergarten through grade 12. We are providing quality training lor baih txiys and girls in each Olympic event, dance classes at all levels, lecture• demonstrations, small student-to-lnstructor ratio, Olympic Cilms, modem rhythmic gymnastics, competition, exhibition • and the opportunity (or each of the gymnasts to learn new and ilk innovative techniques to make their routines more exciting and appealing. Denise Stavnealt heads the instructors, who have been . Ci^iaiy chosen (or their teaching experiences and ability to provide the highest quality instruction. The camp curriculum is . planned to accomodate and train all, from ttie advanced _ Ijeginner through the elite. The camp will be condtjcted at the JCC gymnasium from ' »:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Monday, Aug. 11 through Friday, Aug. ' 15. Fee Is $35. Members can register only by coming into the P.E o((ice A $10 deposit must be paid on or betore Aug. U Classes will close so sign up as soon as possible. . MEN'S SLO PITCH Koulax moded into sole poMesslon of (Irst place by getting past Greenbergs. 18-20. The game was tied at 5 after three innings but Koufax's erupted W 4 runs in the (ourth and were never threatened. Jim Albert and Larry and Dave Ruback led Koufax's attack with 10 hiU between them. Harvey Josin had 2 homers and Mickey Cdrin added 3 hits for the losers. The second game saw Greenbergs rebound to scoure 13 runs tn the (irst inning to destroy Hollzman, 29-10. Skip Kauman had 5 bits for Greenbergs, Including 2 homers, while Gary Colick. Jeff Cohn, Harvey JosIn and Mike Miller had 4 hits each. •^ YOU SHOULD KNOW THIS WHEN you USE THE GYM AND POOL 1 WEARING APPARREL Men and boy* - Shorti, tee dilrts. gyro soclu and sneakers Women and girls — Shorts, bkwies, ^m ucks and sneakers Members must wear baltUng suits wheo using tfaeiiKhxir or outdoor pool (ciil-oi(s.gym •horts, etc. are not acccpubie IW swimming.) 2. LOCKERS, BASKETS. VALUABLES BMkHs and lock are available to all members lor a $2 lee. No permanent kickers PL£A^ CHECK ALL VALUABLES AT THE BASKETROOM OR LOCK THEM IN YOUR LOCKER WHEN USING THE FACILITIES NEVER LEAVE YOUR IXX:KER UNLOCKED ( we" ' are not raponible lor stolen artk;les I. 3. The Board o( Health requires thai BO participants lake a SOAP ' SHOWER before entering the pools (. 4. GUEST FEES A guest may use the Center (acUitles three timet per year and must be accompanied by a member NO In-lown guetU a Saturday or Suaday Out-of-Uiwn gueiU may use Uie (acilitis daring Ite week and weekends ; tlforSeak)rHW>SchaolAaeandUnder,*l(arAduMa. l_ i. Mainbers must sbig-ln at the Basketraom desk and show their ' nieuibei Alp carta. e. TOWEL RENTAL POUCY t Towel rental is 2ScenU with membership cards. Return towel to the '' basketroom attendant lo regain membership card. ii/EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYSWAWIXDTOKNOW... A brief dcacriptiDn of dur pragranu: MENS 31 AND OVER SLOW-DOWN BASKETBALL LEAGUE Men 31 yean and older: competitive baskelbaU in an organlied league at a skmwr pace - last break is not alkiwed. Get-ln-shape practkse sesskms ; precede play. Teams selected from a "player pool" by die Phys. E<kK. staff. ' MEN'S VARSITY BASKETBALL LEAGUE - Young adulU and adults 19 and up: organized official lull-court basketball league iilay. K- Teams selected fran a "^yer pod." f IVOMEN'S SUMNASnCS - ProfesaktoaUy directed exercise i flaiafi. rooming and evening: exerdaes, aembtct (Jogging and f walking), taking anatomical nteasuftmcnU, analyHog poMures, health t' cdueatkn procranw aiid tatotnalkm about nutrttkm. Medical clearance ^Kfinna (rainptiyticlaanqMli*^ r APPUCAMTS WANTED TOB BABYSmTNO I, We are now accrpting appUcalkmt from persona Interested In L'txabysiUing this (all. Babysittliig service from « a.m. to noon. Monday I'ttmugh Friday, will be available only Ui nvothera enrolled in Onter i'clmri during those times. Any qualified persona are asked to call or • come lo the Athleticofnce (oran appltealloo Salary lobe discussed. [ KATHYCONHDLLVWIN8N0. inNOLCSFORTHE JOC I' Thursday July 17, was the JCC Ladles' Tennis Invttatloaal TouriDamenl. i The JCCC team of No. I Singles - Kathy ConnaUy: No. 2 Singles SHaxine Passer, No. I Double* - Adrienne Milder and Eunice Denenbetg, land No. 2 DoiMet - Myra Gokknan and Cokkle Haberman flntatwd In Ktblrd place. E KathyComolly downed Yvonne Pouchert,S-l, for the ctiampionship in nUicNo.lSlagle* Final. Other final results. No. (Double* -RoaeRozman I Ana Taykir (Racquet Oubl defeated JanH WUilroub and Bobtrte (Hlgblandi, M: No. 2 Singles - Marlene Hechtman iRacqun Idateated Ruth Sa«e (Regency), (-3 and No. 2 Doubles - Umkcy I and Donu Hill (Racquet aobi defeated Donna Meonolasciiia rElaent Regency).»-','. Team ResulU: Omaha Racquet dub It pta.. Regency 12. Jewish Community Center 10, Happy Holtow g. Highland «. Oak Hills 3 and THe
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Is JatNUieae Crown Prince Akttitto Jewish? How about Casey StengeP Bob Dylan? EntryOndllnr Monday.JulraBUi.ipm Enlry Fm tsprr idull per rvenl. (>per)unur per even! Treasury Secretary William IJmitofpvfnU sevntsnuximumperptsyer E. Simon? Dtvistons. AduJts Opm uid 33'I (Meo't and Ladles) Juniors - GradssSan^ Are there any * kosher , 74 and 10^121 Boys uid CIriii restaurants In Davenport, EvftiU Singles, doubin and mind doobm > opm only I lor all dIvMon Iowa? Where is the largest Jewish congregation In Ihe United SUtes? In the Soviet Union? In the world? The (|uestlons—almost any ByGaryJavttch the (Irst four places In each Jewish questkm you can think JOCaeMaOkMHr event. The age groups are 8 of, keep coming to the Jewish The First Annual JCC anduitder;9andl0; Hand 12: Information Bureau by Family Outdoor Family Swim 13 and 14: 15 to 18; 19 to 29; 26 telephone, by mail, sometimes even by personal visit. Meet will be held July 30 at 2 to55; aitdS6andover. p.m. at the beautilul JCC 50There Is a registration fee of file ofdoea on STih Street in Meter Outdoor Pool fifty cents per person with a $2 Mew York CKy are tMoetantly This activity Is for aihilts as maximum charge per family. bumming with actitrtty— well as children; men as well Registration blanks can be between 79 ud UD i as women. The four com- obtained at the basketroom in average petitive strokes will be raced: desk at the JCC or the tlmea that the butterfly, backstroke, Acpiatlcs Department. The ipedal drcunutanoea. breaststroke and free style. In registration deadline Is July The J.I.B.'s reference addition, a special family 28. materials were accumulated relay will be run swimming OubloarCloalQgthe width of the pool only. The The end of the regular over the years by the late youngest children are only to outtioor swimming season swim half length of the out- tentatively scheduled to door pool. Everybody else will coincide with the opening of Just In TliiM for do Just one full length of the the Omaha Public Schools. pool. Therefore, tlie last fuU open Ribbons wttl be swarded to day will he Sunday Aug. 24. J(X JimiOR AND ADULT TKHNU CHAMPKMmn
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Motions Doniod NEW YORK - United States District Court Judge Richard Owen denied motions (or acquittal of Jewish Defense League aide Russ Kelner. who threatened to assassinate Arab terrorist leader Yaagir Arafat. Kelner was gentenced to begin (our years of strict Federal probation and to pay a fine of tl.QOO. He platt an appeal.
The outdoor pool will be open for the afternoons and evenings only from Aug. 25, will be open fully for the long Labor Day weekerxl. The pool will close for the season after Labor Day.
Bernard G. Richards, who founded the Bureau in 1932. BGR, as everyone called him, died In 1»71 at the age of »4 after a distinguished career as author, Journalist and btstorlan. His knowledge was so encyclopedic that he cotild answer the great majority of questtons without consulting any reference- work. But over the years he collected a large and comprehensive library, which Is the basis of most of the work o( his successors In the Bureau today (Including hlschildivn). Now about Crown Prince Akihito. In the igso's. It was reported that he was studying Jiidaism, but no conversion was ever announced. As for the ottier questions, if you really want to know, write to the Jewish Information Bureau at 250 West 57 Street, New York, N.Y. 10019, or phone them at (212) JU 2-53U. They'll be happy to serve you.
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