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OMAHA-Tbe youth of Omaha's Jewish Community will celebrate Israel Independence Day with a Walk tor Israel on Sunday.May 9 al 9 am. ; • . - . "'. The walk will cover almost IS miles on the west side of Omaha. All monies raised wjll go directly to the. Israel Emergency Fund for the Jewish Federation of Omaha.
Jeff Lowe, director of Youth Services of the JCC, said in announcing the walk, "While the Uds in the community have done all of the work on the planning of this project, we hope that families will all walk together. "We are hoping that-the walk shows the- Jewish community's solidarity with Israel".
Holocaust Service SetforApril 27 OMAHA-The annual Holocaust Memorial program will be held on Tuesday evening, April 27,8 p.m. at Beth ElSynagogue, The rabbis and cantors of the conynunlty, together with Holocaust survivors and their children residing In Omaha, will participate. • ' ' . Rabbi Kenneth Bromberg of Beth El will be the principle speaker. The service will Include prayers, songs and reading from Holocaust literature. "Remembrance of the Holocaust is a permanent feature of contemporary and future Jewish life," Rabbi Bromberg said, noting that the memorial service rotates between the different synagogues each year. ' Included in the service will be a candlelightlng. ceremony In which six people, children of Holocaust survivors, will represent the six million who Were an- ' hlhilated during the Holocaust, Mrs. Sam (Magda) Fried is -assisting Rabbi Bromberg in coordinating the participation of the survivors. The community is urged to attend this annual commemoration, a spokesman for the Rabbinical Association of Omaha said.
For those adults unable to chairman of the Route walk the whole route, there is Committee said "While the Beth Israel West. Besides walk route is about Vk miles serving as the last checkpoint longer.- than, we originally of the walk, it will be a planned, we chose this route meeting place for those who •because it's ti» safest route would Just liketowalk, the last possible." mile.There will be four rest area Lowe added, "Hopefully, the last mOewm bring forth a checkpoints along the route. united Jewish community and The first will be at Hillside that community win arrive at E l e m e n t a r y School on the JCC as a unit showing Western Avenue. The second 'anachnu ecbod', 'We Are win be in the Camekt Shopping Center on 90th and One"." Blondo. The third checkpoint The walk will begin at 9 a.m. and rest area will be at sharp from the grounds of Meadowland Park, 114th and Temple Israel, 69th and Cass. Burke, and the last checkpoint The route will go along Cass to along the route win be at Beth 72nd, 72nd north to Western, Israel West. crossing over the 72nd St. Youth Director Lowe stated, .'overpass then west on "Although one of the primary Western to 90th. On 90th the reasons for the walk is to raise walk will turn north to Blondo money, and we hope many and west on Blondoto 108th. people will walk the entire On 108th the walk will swing route, we are encouraging back south, crossing under people to Join the route at any Dodge Road to Old MM Road. point.!1 The "walkers will follow Old The walk is sponsored by tint, j y i l j & m d to 114th and go youth department of th^.dCjC... south on 114th St. to Pacific. For; farther Information, The route will then go west on please call Jeff Lowe at 334Pacific to 132nd and end up at 82O0,ext.35. the JCC of Omaha, 333 South The "Walk Sheets" are 132ndSt. available from youth group Bob Suvalsky, the youth presidents or at the Center.
Checking ber list of Telethon workers for this week's first session is Oudrman Frances Fox. (JP Photo)
Women's Telethon To Ring Sunday OMAHA - The first of three 1976 Women's Division Telethons — a major part of the vpmaha Jewish Philan-. tbioples ^Campaign; ~ is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon this Sunday, April 25. • According to Frances Fox, Telethon chairman, the first group of 10 women will make calls this Sunday, with--the Telethon to continue on May 2 and May 16 With other groups of women. "Approximately 40 women have volunteered then- time for this Important aspect of our campaign,"' said Mrs. Fox.
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Russian Women's Team in Iowa? Des Moines Jews Demonstrate DES MOINES-On Monday evening, April 19, about 100 Des Moines Jews traveled to Indiahola, Iowa, a small community Just outside the capital city.
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Two-Session Leadership Training Seminar Set OMAHA-Executives of local Jewish organizations win have the opportunity to participate in a major training event at 7:15 p.m. May 10 and May 17 at the Jewish Community Center.
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portent tools needed to develop 'oneself into a dynamic leader. ;• Heading the Seminar will be PhflSchneiderman, executtva director of United Way of the •Myn«wW and United Fund of Council Bluffs. s<iinfi(1fT|!<||< also. guides the Volunteer Bureau-Voluntary Action Center of United Way, which places approximately 2,000 vohmteers per year. Participants should plan to
attend both nights, as the May 17 session will be a continuation of the May 10 sesskm. --^ • -. • The sessions will be free of charge. Anyone having questions may contact Dotty Rosenblum or Margie Alpenonico^bairwomen. A reservation Isrequiredlor each person, attending. For »reserva1lon», call Sylvia Swarti; 3344200, Ext. 57, by AprflSO. .
They participated In a peaceful, police-escorted demonstration on behalf of Soviet Jewry as the Russian Women's Olympic basketball team demonstrated their
On ths Inside— Young wife seeks Onuuums' help to free her husband, P«$» 5. On the, same page, the first in our series of Blceutennlallyoriented American Jewish historical dates in "Cultural C-hronolgy " . . . ; An_ academician clalmi his fellows are tuned off by synagogue attitudes. Page 7 . . . " T h e Fantastlcbi" Is cueing up for a fantastic run. Page 10 . . . Young Leadership Group n to bear arcbaoolbguits, Pago li. } •
athletic prowess in an exhibition game. Several Des Moines TV stations covered the event on the 10 p.m. news. Des Moines' Committee of Concern 'for World Jewry coordinated this demonstration. The purpose was not to discourage people from viewing the game, but rather to focus attention on the problems of Jews in the Soviet Union. The fact that three million Soviet Jews and other minorities are denied the most basic .human rights should lead us to question whether there really can be any true cultural exchange or detente, a spokesman said. The plight of Soviet Jews cannot be Ignored, a c o m m i t t e e spokesman said. When Soviet Jews apply for visas to emigrate to Israel, they are subject to constant harassment and are deprived ' (Continued on Page 8)
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April 23,1976
Omaha JWV Sets Benefit Show For Nebraska Children's Society
World News Briefs
irr«MAHA-The Nebraska recalled • that according to first sign that Ford will relent Children's Home Society will Support Shown Jewish tradition the walls of in his oppositiontoforeign aid be the beneficiary of the WASHINGTON, (JTA) - Jericho were trumpeted down funding for the tttree months Bicentennial Benefit Variety The Washington area's first during Passover. between Fiscal 1976 and fiscal Show scheduled for the Or' celebration of Easter this year* Tbe. march by more than' 1977 that would give Israel an pheum Theater ,at 2 p.m. was the sunrise service by 20,000 Orthodox nationalist additional *55O million. • Sunday, May 2, according to Iz Catholic and Protestant militants, which began in the Lewis of the sponsoring Epclergymen, nuns and laity Samarian hills, precipitated a According to some sources, stein-Morgan Post No. 260, opposite the Soviet Embassy counter-march. by thousands Ford intimated to Javits that Jewish War Veterans. on behalf of Soviet Jewry. of West Bank Arabs from he would be amenable to a Hie Society is the only "This inter-Christian and Ramallah to Kalandla north of compromise that would statewide, non-sectarian, interracial remembrance of J e r u s a l e m ; where the provide Israel with half of its private child welfare agency the liberation of another Jew p r o t e s t o r s d i s p e r s e d aid request. In the United States that does some 2,000 years ago" a peacefully. But. violence not receive any government Lutheran sponsor of the erupted anew in Nablus, the funds, tax monies or United Violated Law program said, is "In behalf of largest West Bank town. Way aid and also does not 1 Iz Lewis, center, hands ticketstoDebbie Diamond, president charge for its services, ac- of tier Tamid BBG, while Bill Abrahams looks on.' Displaying persecuted, brutalized and NEW Y O R K - T h e cording to Robert Kilby, a their tickets are, from left, Sharon Comlsar, Edlar BBG imprisoned Soviet Jewish American Jewish Committee believers and citizens." Home spokesman. has welcomed the judgment of president; Dave Merritt, AZA No. 100 vice-president; Larry "On this Easter, a day that Javits Tours the Chairman of the U.S. "We rely solely upon con- Novak, AZA No. 1 president; Steve Rothenberg, AZA No.100 over the centuries of Christian tributions" such as the monies president (kneeling, center); Marcia Wisnia and Sharon history has been one of JERUSALEM, (JTA) - Equal Employment OpSen. Jacob K. Javfts (R.NY), portunity Commission, as with the Omaha JWV post Goldstein (far right), Hevra BBG co-chairmen. (JP Photo) harassment and brutalizatlon touring the Middle East, was expressed in a letter to its hopes to raise via the show, of Jews by Christians aB.the said Kilby in a lettertoLewis the Horizons' theme of the forts by Lewis, who has been climax of Holy Week," said here from Egypt where he had Legal Director, that sponIn whjch he acknowledged the Bicentennial." The show at presenting variety shows to the Rev. John F. Stembruck, lengthy.* meetings with sorship by an employer of Post's selection of the present is the only Bleen- the patients at Nebraska's Pastor of the Lutheran Place President Anwar Sadat over membership of its executives in private clubs that Children's Home Society. tennially-endorsed program Veterans Administration M e m o r i a l C h u r c h , , the weekend. " W e are the oldest and scheduled in Omaha during Hospitals for several years. Interest here, however, d i s c r i m i n a t e a g a i n s t "Washington Christians now largest child welfare and May. Lewis • is Nebraska-Iowa call upon the Soviet govern- centers mainly on what the minorities violates the law, adoption agency in Nebraska A total of 11 acts will be JWV Department commander ment to respect the Universal Senator will report to Israeli specifically Title VII of the helping homeless and needy offered at the Orpbeum, and .also the VA Voluntary Declaration of Human Rights, leaders about the private Civil Rights Act of 1964. children, regardless of race, beaded by comedian Davey 'Service Representative for the which it signed a s a charter meeting he had with P&sident The Commission's view was creed or age. You can readily Bold, master of ceremonies. Post. member, that guarantees the Ford prior to leaving expressed in a letter to the understand why your help wiU Other acts are organist Eddie Washington at which the $550 American Jewish Committee A department store clothing righttoemigrate." be truly appreciated," Knby Butler; the 40-irolce Of.million transitional quarter In response to the Comsalesman, Lewis has put wrote. futtalres choir; magician Pete together programs which aid issue is understood to have mittee's request that the The Society annually helps Petrashek; Tony Sterling's have earned .the post national March in Israel been discussed. ' EEQC issue guidelines around 490 youngsters, ac- Canine Capers; the Arthur honors in both community -JERUSALEM (JTA) - The prohibiting employer support Israeli circles in cording to Bill Abrahams, Murray Dancers; baton and relations and in work with two-day march through the' Washington reporte/i that the of private clubs with .Post junior vice-commandant jazz dance Jamie Herzog; the hospitalized veterans. West Bank by the Gusli meeting may nave been tbe discriminatory practices. • and department adjutant who Joe Ross Combo; the pop band Abrahams worked with Emunlm and their followers Travis; the award-winning Omaha B'nal B'rith teenagers ended, in Jericho where a is Lewis'co-chairman. The'snow has been "en- Maclas Brothers Combo and and got most of tbe city's AZA curfew was imposed at noon to thusiastically endorsed" by the Westside Drum1 and fife and BBG chapterstoadopt (he quash an Arab protest -the Omaha-Douglas County Corps. Benefit's ticket sales cam- demonstration in the center of Bicentennial Commission, Nou to OrpauallM FiMtliu: AS mmUm wHee 6 * r t » Pnm <Oa tgr men Mortqr Working with Lewis and paign as their civic project. town. tt according to Bob Handy, Arbrabams on tbe JWV.Abrahams said he hopes the The military, authorities Commission executive Bicentennial "Committee are chapters also will work with ordered the curfew because a, dessert is being held in condirector. - . '" • Nate Marcus, Post quar- tbe JWV on a special project dash seemed likely between CAREERWOMEN The regular meeting of Junction with National Ort He added, "The Epstein- termaster; Abe Miller, Post next fall. the protestors and the first Career Women ,of Hadassah Day, an annual event planned Morgan Post No. 260 of the adjutant* and Bruce Klein, Tickets are available from contingents of marchers will be Sunday, April 25, 2 to Increase the membership in Jewish War Veterans istobe youth coordinator. * the AZA-BBG'ers, Epstein arriving this morning, . p.m., at the home of Mrs. I. theorganteation. congratulated for planning The Benefit Show is the Morgan Post members, The marchers themselves' Questions r e g a r d i n g this important project within culmination of 10 years' ef- Hospe's Mr. Music Stores and dispersed quietly' outside (Sara) "Dansky. Mrs. Aaron Edgar will speak on "Living in membership can be directed Brandelfl ticket offices. Jericho. No settlement at- Israel". • to Terri Zacharla, 3334739. Among the. Post's other tempts were reported? But a accomplishments is college group who wishtosettle in the MEMBERSHIP COFFEE ONEGSHABBAT scholarship program for town told reporters they saw - The Omaha Chapter of • The monthly Hadassah Omaha' Public School the march as the first step In W o m e n ' s A m e r i c a n Oneg Sbabbat will be Saturtheir dream's fruition. They Organization of Rehabilitation day, April 24, 2 p.ss. si the Dr. youngsters. - '. SATURDAY, APRIL 2 4 through Training (ORT), a Philip Sher Home. Hodatsah Oncg Shabtxrt, Dr. Sh«r Home, 2 p.m. recognized vocational training A musical program wOl be J.F. BLOOM & COMPANY network for the Jewish people, presented by the Arbor SUNDAY. APRIL 25 4431 No. 20th 2701 No. •Oth Special Federation Board of Dlrectora mealing, JCC. to o.ro. will hold its 1976 Membership. Heights Junior High School. 461-6000 3816222 Philanthropies Women's Telethon • Coffee at the home of Lois string music students, under B'nal B'rith Women of Qmoha Workshops Finkel, 12006 Farnam, thedlrectlonof Harold Welch. Pioneer Women. Child Retcus Dinner. JCC, S:30 p.m. OVDt M Y H M MtlOOp Thursday, April 29,7:30p.m. . • Hodassah Career Women, 2 p.m. Mrs. Joe Sokolof Is chairOF npH MMONUUf | , Gymnastic Exhibition, JCCgymoailum R . S . V . P . t o R a n d ! man. Mrs. Jack Noodell and Film Clastic, "Gunga Din", JCC, 7:30 p.m. 'tfatelman, 334-9147, or Ariene Mrs. Charles Fellman are coGoodman, 133-7116. Tbe hostesses. MONDAY, APRIL 2 6 Senior Adults luncheon, JCC, 10 a.m. membership coffee and
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:On Subsidizing the Palestinians Editor's Note: llie author, who Is Editor About one-half ol the estimated thi nfllto Emeritus of the Near East Report, win Palestinians are registered with UNRWA: welcome questions »"ii comments about the 625,857 in Jordan; 292,922 in the West Bank; media. Write him at 990 National Press 333,031 In Gaza; 196,855 in Lebanon; 184,042 in by Carl A fttiMing.Wfmhlnfftnn,TIC. MTMS Syria. About 800,000 of the 1,632,000 receive rations but about 40 percent of the budget goes : ByLL. Kenen Recently Dan Morgan reported in Hiefor education or health services. Up until 1975 UNRWA had spent $1,046 Washington Post that Saudi Arabia - suffering from a manpower shortage—plans to import a billion, of which the United States contributed HAIFA — Today we shall national emergency, to create opposition is Gahal, with 39 half million workers from Asia and the Middle approximately 60 percent or £619 million. Last 1 have a short lesson in the a wall-to-wall coalition of all Knesset members. East over the nest five years to carry out a year the United States upped Its normal conAgain and again voices are tribution from $26.7to$42.5 million because, hit realities of Israel's internal or almost all parties and thus heard warning us that Israel raultl-billlon-dollar development plan. assure a national united front. Saudi Arabia, he said, proposes to getby a decline in contributions, UNRWA faced a political organization. The The a n t time was In 1MB, faces a new crisis. Who can leadership of the country and .workers from Yemen, Egypt, Pakistan, India, deficit. when Independence was deny that we are experiencing the vital decisions which such South Korea and Taiwan. Let us hope the It is hard to understand why the Western proclaimed. The second time a series of political and Palestinians will also be included. nations have underwritten this persisting leadership makes are directly was in June* IMS, on thediplomatic setbacks which are Back hi 1959, UN Secretary General Dag threat and tragedy. In 1952 Secretary of State affected by that organization. outbreak of the Six-Day War. seriously eroding our position Since the creation of the Hammarskjold reported that the Palestinian Dean Acbesdn expressed hope for resettlement on the international scene? State no political party has problem could be solved as oil-rich Arab because, be pointed out, "people have value." Our righteous Indignation Today's Government, ever won a majority In the countries developed their potential resources. Congressional committee reports—the against the steamroller tacHammarskjeld was attacked by Arab am- Smith-Prouty and the Taft committee reports Knesset. Hence It has always headed by Prime Minister tics at the United Nations is' been- necessary to form a Yitzhak Rabin, comprises a bassadors, who insisted that the refugees must of 1953, the Foreign Affairs Committee study of coalition — a working part- coalition which gives it the not going to alter the bitter be repatriatedtoIsrael. 1954, the Humphrey report of 1957, the Haysnership which would assure support of 67 members of the facts. Is this not a time to Host Arab countries suffer manpower O'Hara-Church study mission of 1958—all parliamentary backing of at Knesset That means that a draw into the Government all shortages with the conspicuous exception of called for resettlement. ~~ . large minority of S3 Is com- the talents available, overpopulated Egypt As a result, many exBy subsidizing the intransigent* Palestinian least 61 of the 120 votes in the pletely left but of the decision Irrespective of party, and •••.-" perts on refugee problems and many force, the United Nations has contributed to' Knesset. Twice in its history Israel making at Government and create a National Unity congressional committees have called, for stalemate and turmoil rather than peace.' felt called upon, in the face of Cabinet level. Chief bloc in the Cabinet? resettlement of the Palestinian Arabs In Arab The Detroit Free Press (Mar. 27) Ignited an lands as the only practical solution. explosion of protest from its readers when it Peres has openly advocated i t But, because the Arab states have wanted to editorially condemned Israel a s "InEvery public poll has enuse the Palestinian refugees as a political transigent." The newspaper declared that "the dorsed It weapon against Israel, the question has peace of the region and the world demands that At a time when Jerusalem plagued the world community for 28 years. the Arab territories be returned at the earliest •ABRILLIANCE1 Synagogue and Omaha a great calls upon world Jewry to The United Nations Relief and Works Agency possible date and that Palestine question that Some time ago I hid the and wonderful part of living unite in support of Israel, . (UNRWA), has fed, maintained and educated has triggered the whole Middle.Eastern, great pleasure of hearing and the world and for having cannot this country Itself set the refugees hi camps inside Jordan, the West upheaval be Justly and honorably resolved." Meyer Levin at the Jewish- given us truly a night to an example of unity? Bank, Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. Some 12,000 It is astonishing that the Free Press should- 'Community Center. It was a To-be sure, there are local Arabs, who supervise these facilltes, have challenge Israel's "insistence on retaining at most exciting and informative To Cantor Chalm Najman legitimate doubts with respect a vested interest in maintaining the status quo. least Jordanian. East Jerusalem- in any evening. our thanks must come second to the move. One objection is The camps in Lebanon and Syria have, territorial return." I wanted to thank someone only to the thrill of seeing a that it will introduce widely become PLO training grounds. And if some Nothing was more reprehensible than for having made this-evening d r e a m c o m e true s o divergent opinions into the 10,000 people have died in the civil war in- Transjordan's Invasion of the Old City of and experience available to us. magnificently. Cabinet, with the result that it Lebanon in the last year, it is partly because Jerusalem in 1948 and the destruction of the - in Omaha but time did not will be difficult, or perhaps Walter P. Woskoff 196,855 registered "refugees" are encamped Jewish shrines. The Israelis broke down the seem to permit. So I am taking even Impossible, to arrive at Omaha there and the PLO has taken over the UNRWA ugly barricades and opened Jerusalem to this opportunity to say thank decisions. •; ' . centers and transformed them into military people of all" faiths in 1967-an achievement you to all that made that Such differences are in two MthSTREET bases, as it tried to do, unsuccessfully, in deservingjhe acclaim of these who respect all evenlngposslble. areas: First, policies with Your Passover issue was Jordan until King Hussein expelled them, 1970. religions. But this time something has respect to the occupied areas happened in Omaha that I one of the best The stories and the stance which should about 24th Street, the Shukert NOTICE must take the time to. •,, be taken in negotiations with acknowledge, applaud, cheer shop and the feel of that area neighboring Arab states, the Annual Meeting of the were captured In Illuminating and yes, shout about. Last PLO, concessions, etc. Yet It Omaha Jewish Community Cantor HONORED night at the Beth E l " - detail. Many memories were is DO secret that even within 33a SodihISSnd Street brought back to me of growing The American Committee Synagogue a brilliance was the dominant labor alignment Thursday. May 13,1976,7:30 pjn. forthe Weirmann Institute bf shown with sounds that wfll be up .during the time "24th there are both doves and atthoJCC Street" played such an imScience, Irving S. Shapiro, heard around the world. Beth The following have been nomfnated for twohawks. Opinion is far from chairman of E. I, duPont de El Synagogue and Omaha portant part in our lives. year terms oh the Center board: Marv Polikov, being monolithic along party Thanks for a reminder of the Nem6urs and Company attained greatness. Bill Cohen; Bill Kully, Steve Lustgarten, Marshall lines on this issue." received the Weizmann Lewis, Saranne Gitnick, Esther Canar, Marshall Truly the presentation of the past done so well. The second difference Is BessPerlmeter Medallion, an award P a s s o v e r o r a t o r i o Kushner, Cal Kirshen and Miriam Soshnik. with respect to economic Omaha presented annually for Anyone wishing to be nominated may -ds s« by pflKiples. Tbe prevailing "Distinguished Service to Freedom" was one of me filing a written petition with the chairman of the policy for the past 28 yean, DAYENU! Science, Israel and tbdrJewlsh greatest presentations ever Center Board, Norman Batt, not earlier than 30 People." > for Omaha, for both Jew and ' If you bad presented the one of controlled state days nor later- than 15 days prior to the annual, Socialism, does not seem to meeting. Anyone so filing must be an active memnon-Jew a l i k e . T h e regular issue of-the Jewish have solved any of Israel's, ber of the JCC and the Jewish Federation of P r e s s . . . Dayenul magnificent text and music Omaha. , If you and the staff had burning economic problems, became a truly moving, exand possibly a fresh point of citing, iftinyiiiiting and yes, interviewed people we didn't . vtewmlghtbelp. • * * * • ********** *n ******** *****.******.»********** *n* * Mfnfuni^nd even know but who presented ". exhilarating experience , . Another objection is that Those who were unfortunate the history of our Jewish increase In the number of h e r i t a g e in O m a h a . enough to have missed, this parties must necessarily _, evening must know that they . .Dayenul . mean an Increase In tbe Sponsored by If you and the staff had have missed one of the great, number of Cabinet members, once in a lifetime experiences. interviewed people whom we leading to Inflation of ah do know who presented the To those that took part, from already unwieldy body. Today the smallest child to the most picture of our own rich Jewish there are 21 members. experienced musician, we who heritage.. .Dayenu! Even with a National Unity were there owe a tremendous • If you bad presented the Government there is no Sunday. May 2,1976 Pesach recipes, some of which thank you, not only for their - reason why ministries can not Beth Israel Synagogue time spent but for the many we tried (moolah tarn!) . . . be combined, and tbe grand 19O2North32ndStrMt Omaha,Itobrmfca years of work that enabled Dayenu! total reduced to 15 Ministers. If you had printed the story It would leadtoboth efficiency them to bring to this evening Cocktail Preview . . . , , . . ". 6:30 to 7:30 P.M of our friends, Joe and Dave, their great professionalism and economy. Perhaps it is Auction ."...-• ...::...:..7:30P.AA reminding us once again of the this very inability to break andartistry. DOOR PRIZE • REFRESHMENTS Sat I envy ttcas all for i t s Holocaust... Dayenul with' encrusted political If you had stopped with the tradition that hampers the great pride and feeling of Donation—$ 1.00 Per Person excellent verbal panoramic accomplishment that must be present government In all its - Featuring • ,„ theirs for having given so picture of our Festival of decision making procedures. much as part of a truly great Freedom.. .Dayenul Leonardo Nierman • Dali • Picasso • Chagall • Rubir. Israel Is being called upon to But, including the story of and memorable achievement. make soul-searching • Calder • Miro • EdnaHibel • Sica • Shepard our daughter, even with, the To all who participated, decisions. The fate and each and" every one; in- Beth El traumatic episode, destiny of the Jewish people Exclusive showing of French Impressionist paintings dividually and personnally, that was. more than . . . will depend on the nature of OILS WALL SCULPTURES FRESCOES ENAMELS. GRAPHICS thank you, thank you forDayenul.... those decisions. 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April 23,1976
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Jeanette Seeks Husband's Freedom But there would be complications. Tbe Soviet government would step In and, instead of being ««nH»g» love stflrvi—eoed vUUa friend during the summer, friend a kind benefactor of the young Introduced coed to next-door couple, it would Instead attempt to neighbor, coed and neighbor "hit it thwart their man-age plans, their life plans. < oil." The Bernshtelns arid the Magers "We thought a lot alike. The minds, you know — it's very im- decided to move to Israel. Everyone applied for visas in July portant," said Jeanette Bernshtein of 1972 and within four months, the Mager, her eyes brightening. Soviet government gave the okay The elory of her romance with — to everyone but Mikhail. He, It Mikhail Magcr threads Its way claimed, had*mllitary secrets." through the following 1971-72 With only a few days until they school year — again In typical fashion, with Mikhail traveling on had to leave, the young couple weekends from his home In Vin- decided to wed. But the Soviet nitsa to her campus, the Univer- government was again in the way: sity of Odessa, to be with her. to have a civil ceremony, Jeanette When they couldn't be together, needed her papers, but they were In the Ovlr (Soviet emigration) they wrote. office. • ByRlchardPearl OMAHA - It was a typical
No one talks to him, no one rents to him. Jeanette tries every couple of weeks to call him —"It's a very Important thing for me to hear his voice. He tells me, 'In a half a year, maybe In three months, I
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The Soviets would gladly give them back — but that would mean s h e ' d automatically forego emigraiibnf no papered noHrisa application on file, therefore no visa issued. Mikhail had studied Jewish law and knew that tbe requirements included his giving Jeanette a ring and the ceremony being witnessed by two persons. No rabbi would be needed. ' Last July, on the third anniversary of their marriage, Jeanette found herself In Israel, working as a laboratory chemist for a dairy In Tel Aviv. Mikhail was still in Russia — living at the home of Dr. Mikhail Shtern — who is Imprisoned In Russia on an alleged bribery conviction — and working as ah elevator operator. He Is a radio electronics engineer by education.
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will be-with you.' You know, when a person In his situation loses hope, this isWrlble," she says. The last time she spoke with him was two months ago — sometimes the Soviet operators tell her "the line Is not clear. Or that be is not at tbe local post office, • which is where he goes to receive the calls. MEXICO CITY (JTA) Jeanette knows differently. Mrs. Rose Jeno, widow of the It wasn't until last year that her late Fernando Jeno, president two witnesses were able to come to of the Central Jewish ComIsrael. Then she could get her mittee, established. a new marriage certificate . from the literature award in the name Israeli government "to show that I am a married woman." of her husband .which will bestow three yearly $1,000 But, she says, "I feel myself free In Israel. Not like It was in Russia. prizes for books in Yiddish, Hebrew and Spanish. It w a s I feel like a real ItraeU citizen. I'm gone only two weeks and I miss also announced that about 10 Israel now. It's very important to olim of three families left for feel as a free citizen In a free Israel last week, among them country." : Moshe Dulzin, 88, father of Now 'Jeanette Is traveling Leon Dulzln, Jewish Agency thousands of miles In quest of bis -treasurer. , , • •. 'freedom She has been'to Holland
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Jeanettenoldslsraellniarriagedocument. (JPPhoto) and England and Is now in the Industry, Prospect Kaltnlna 19, United States - Omaha was her also In Moscow, RSFSR, USSR; third stop as she asks American and to Minister Alexander Shokln, Jews to write in behalf of her Electronics Industry, Uslevicha Street 24-2. Vladimir Kirilllan, husband. " I can understand tbe (Soviet) State Committee for Science and autboritfet. They need him" to Technology, Gorky Street 11 In s c a n other Russian Jews out of Moscow; and Chief of Ovir, Vinnitsa, Ukrainian SSR, USSR seeking to leave, she says. Letters from Americans let the should also get letters seeking ^ Soviets know that Mikhail's plight Mikhail's freedom. In America, write to Amis known. It also might lead'the authorities Into granting him bassador Anatoly Dobrynln, Soviet Embassy, 1125 Sixteenth Street, freedom. Jeanette urges letters be sent to N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. And L e o n i d B r e z h n e v , N i k o l a i write to Congressman McCollister Podgorny, Anatoly Gromyko — all and Sens. Hruska and Curtis, she at the Kremlin, Moscow, RSFSR, adds. . "It's really a question of human USSR. American electronics engineers should write to Minister. rights. This can happen to .' Alex! Antonov, Electro-Technical anyone," says Mrs. Mager.
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Sanctuary Is Almost Ready; Temple Plans Services There 0MAHA-On Friday, April 90, Temple Israel will hold services in its own sanctuary -for the first time since the tornado which damaged the Temple building May 6,1975. DesMoines Omaha Omaha Omaha The rabbis and staff of tbe Temple returned to their ofBethB Jacob B^th Israel Temple Israel BethB fices early In April but the SERVICES: SERVICES^ SERVICES: sanctuary was not yet ready. Friday: 8:15 p.m. Friday: Friday: 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. As of April 30, In addition to Rabbi Kenneth Bromberg Kabbalat Shabbat (early Saturday: the offices, the Temple sancwill report on the recent 75th Sabbat Service) 6:45 p.m. SERVICES: Morning service 9 a.m. tuary, social hall and kitchen Family Service 8:15 p.m. Rabbinical Assembly in New Friday: 8:15 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. will be available, according to The service is conducted by York ,whlcb was scene of a Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks and Monday and Thursday: 6:45 Ted Seldln, reconstruction Rabbi Isaac Nadoff, Cantor controversy concerning Us Rabbi Barry L. Wclnsteln will a.m. ~ Leo Fettman and the Beth Laws Committee. bold a discussion "If You Ask Tuesday, Wednesday and Cantor Chain) Najman and Me" with open question to the Friday: 7 a.m. Israel Choir. the Beth El Choir will conduct rabbis. Saturday: the musical service. Morning Service 8:45 am. Saturday: BySamZwefback Saturday: Das Moinas Youth Services 10 a.m. Morning services 11 a.m. The next meeting of the J. C. Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Talmud Class 6:15 p.m. Chidren off Israel Old-Timers, will be held Sbachrit 10 a.m. Mmcha Service6:45 p.m. CoaflnnaUoa daw win be held SERVICES: Tuesday, April 27, at the Mlncha Ma'ariv 6 p.m. ShalosbS'eudos7:15p.in. Tuesday, April Z7. Regular minyan services Center, and at the usual time. The Study Group Creative Saturday School April 24,« ».m. Ma'ariv and Havdalab 7:45 Monday and Thursday 6:45 Due to the Passover Worship Service has been Last day of dastes. p.m. Sunday School April 25.10 a.m. a.m. holidays, we nave not had a Set time ahead. Daylight rescheduled for May 15.. Last day of classes. Saturday: gathering since March 30, Sunday: 9 a.m. savings time starts tonight. Hebrew Classes April as-29, 4-5 Morning Shabbat Service 9 which is Just too long a time to Weekdays: Sunday: go without one of our luncheon a.m. at Iowa Jewish borne. Morning Service 9 a.m. Services at7 a.m. and 6 p.m. p.m. and S-6 p.m. BAT1QTZVAH Sunday: 9 a . m . gatherings. Breakfast and Rabbi's Class Susan Lebr. daughter of Mr. BAT1OTZVAH Special Yahneit services. Our program chairman, 9:30 a.m. P a t r i c i a G o o d m a n , and Mrs. Hartin&ehr, will Everyone is welcome. Earl Slegel, has come up with Weekday: daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan become Bat Mitzvah at the 11 Mrs. Blber, secretary, 227- another feather in his cap by Morning Servies7a.m. Goodman, will become Bat a.m. Saturday, May l, at 8601. obtaining another very outEvening Services 7:45 p.m. Mitzvah, Friday evening, Temple Israel. . standing guest speaker for our Monday Classes group.1 ' Adult Bar Mitzvah Class April 30, and Saturday morning, May 1. Wally Provost, Sports 7:30p.m. DesMoines Omaha Editor of the Omaha World Basics of Judaism for Temple Hearld for 16 yean, was Women 8:30p.m. Dr.Sher Home Lincoln recently awarded the Jewish B'NOTTOBAH B'nai Jeshurun Federation of Omaha's first The Sisterhood B'not Torab SERVICES: B'nai Jeshurun SERVICES: j Humanitarian award, in Study Group will meet on Saturday: Friday: 8 p.m. recognition of his writings Tuesday, April 27, 12:30 p.m. SERVICES: 9 a.m. Hen of the comAaron Frank Btber, son of about tbe Soviet Jews. His munity are Invited to the Coffee will be served and a Friday: 8 p.m. Mr. and K m Sheldon Btber, : Rabbi Paul Menitoff will Home to make a minyan.' series, which appeared in the , discussion with Rabbi Nadoff will become Bar Mitzvah. conduct the service. Omaha World Herald, was will follow at 1p.m. later picked up by the New Rabbi Menitoff, midwest ART AUCTION Omaha York Times Syndicate, for The third annual art auc- regional director of the Union International distribution. tion, sponsored by Beth Israel of A m e r i c a n H e b r e w B'nai Jacob -Dos Mofnos Provost, who Is now in his Sisterhood and Synagogue Congregations, will be in Adas Yeshuron Tiferetli Israel Youth Organization, will be Lincoln to discuss and explore Sunday, May Z A cocktail the relationship between SERVICES: SERVICES: preview will be held at 6:30 Congregation B'nai Jeshurun Saturday: Friday: 6 p.m. p.m. with the auction starting and the national represenSaturday: Horning services 8:45 a.m tative body. at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $1 Morning Services 9:30 a.m. Sunday: per person. Mlncha Ma'ariv 8 pjn. Horning Service: 8a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Alan H. Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Bmlamow announce the birth Lincoln Daily :7 a.m. April 1 of a daughter, Carl Council Huffs On Radio Michelle. They also have a TVereth Israel B'nai Israel son,KevinMlchael. SERVICES: OMAHA - "Jacob: The Maternal grandmother is SERVICES: Friday: Sp.si. Dresser" Si ffic Um& sad Sasi Continuing Studies Mrs. S y l v i a Goldberg. part of the NBC Eternal Ugbt Saturday: 9 a m . Saturday: 9 a.m. Petemal grandparents are radio series which features Has Final Lectures Sunday :9 a.m. Jr. Congregation 10 a.m. reading and commentary by EUe Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Both services will be con- Sunday: OMAHA-Tbe School of B I n l a m o w . Wfcsel from his book "MesKngers Greatducted by Mr. Sam Sacks. . TifDlinClub9a.m. of God". The Eternal Ugbt Continuing Jewish Studies will grandmother is Mrs. Tillle program will be broadcast In bold its last two sessions on Plotkin. Great-grandfather is Omaha, Sunday, April 25, 5:90 Monday, April 26 and May 3, Abraham Blnlamow. a.m. on the NBC affiliate KFAB starting at 7:30 p.m., at the Radio (1110 Kilocycles). Jewish Community Center. A daughter, Amy Lynn, was Friday, April 23. p Interested persons who born February 21 to Mr. and Friday. April SO. StOI pjm. were unable to attend Mrs. Harry Friedman of Los previous lectures are en- Angeles, Calif. MEET M L . couraged to join tbe final Benediction for Kindling Sabbath Lights: Maternal grandparents are IN THE BUSHES sessions, a spokesman said. Mrs. Morrie Sloan of Santa «t For additional information Monica, Calif., and Nate Barukh Atah Adonay Eloheinu Melekh Hoolam, Pont«ne)l|e> forest call the JCC Cultural Arts Manlflof Fond du Lac, Wise: Asher Kideshanu Bemitzyotav Vetzivanu Lehadlik Department, 334-8200. Paternal grandparents are NerShel Shabbat. Mr. and Mrs. David Friedman of Prairie Village, Kans.
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The family of HYMAN UVINE wishes to thank •heir dear friends and relatives for the- many donations, cards, flowers and other expressions of kindness during their recent bereavement. NUL PHILIP M . HKSCH thanks his family, friends, and members of the Senior Citizens Club and JC Oldtimers for their contributions, cards, flowers and visits during his recent ill MRS.
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Academician: Scholars Turned Off by'Rigidity' f R l n f f o BvBenGallob
academician who, "with some hypocrisy,' hypocrisy," be asserted. difficulty," had remained Similarly, be said, Jewish A Jewish academician has active In congregational life, scholars are often Invited to charged that- many of bis adding that he wanted to serve on education comfellow' scholars have ter- evaluate, from that stand- mittees and synagogue boards minated- membership in point, "the views or some of but often leave such meetings synagogues because they have these disenchanted Jewish in "a stale of nervous been unable either to change academicians and in- frustration." When they try to or to accept the "hypocrisy"" tellectuals." discuss something basically He said that even when such Jewish at such meetings, they and "totalitariansim" which he said often is manifest in the academicians found them- are told that "the rabbi Intellectual life of the selves in worship services, handles all religious matthey did not put aside tem- ters." synagogue. Prof. Robert Sandier, who porarily their training to read For indicating a wish to teaches Judaic Studies at carefully and pay dose at- discuss "Jewish thought, Miami University, said there tention to what they read. Jewish philosophy, and were a number of reasons for When they read in the Jewish theology In the the fact that "many Jewish prayerbook "Lean not upon p r o g r a m s of t h e i r teachers and professors In your own understanding but c o n g r e g a t i o n s , " t h e American schools and trust in the Lord," and then, a academicians "are branded colleges do not presently af- few minutes later, bear the as radicals who want to upset filiate with any Jewish rabbi exhort them to "think things." organisation.'.' He reported on for yourselves, they are In summary, be argued, his views In 8h'ma, A Journal confused." Jewish academicians "find of Independent Opinion. The situation Is made worse, too little freedom of speech In Declaring that "many of Prof. Sandier added, when the synagogue life, too little these are quite knowledgeable scholar-worehlppere put the toleration and recognition of Jewlshly," Prof. Sandier question to the rabbi honestly divergent views, too little called their absence "a tragic and directly, Just as one of d e m o c r a c y , too l i t t l e their students in their willingness even to discuss loss to American Jewry." For some, be reported, the classrooms: "Which Is It, the substantive Jewish matters question was one of finances. prayerbook or" your word?" relating to the worship serPOT others, the dissociation The replies are seldom vices, to the educational was due to a feeling that "the satisfactory, be said, "partly program and to the ritual rational strength derived from because discussion in a p r a c t i c e s o f t h e congregation." The fact is, be tbetr secular learning and the congregation-organized declared, "the autocratic power of their Intellectual format Is non-existent." He also asserted-that many dictates of the rabbi cannot be insights" enabled them to fill their philosophical and academicians "know that d i s c u s s e d , l e t a l o n e spiritual needs without many rabbis themselves do challenged." not really believe hi a personal Another factor is that "More alarming," be said, God who can 'heal the sick, Jewish academicians are was the situation of Jewish rescue the afflicted, punish seldom part of the financial academicians who were, at the sinful, bring the dead back bulwarks of the congregation. Underlying the rabbi's "unone time or another, actively to life, e t c / " He said the academicians contested power" over every engaged in the life of a congregation but who, for question the honor and In- , aspect of synagogue life "is some reason, became inactive tegrity of the rabbis who, their friendly relationship and a l i e n a t e d from "their own beliefs not- with the principal financial "congregational affiliation withstanding," leave un- contributors." disturbed in the minds of their These contributors, he said, and Involvement." Often, be asserted, they left congregants "long outworn, "are all too often Jewlshly because of a feeling that "the Infantile beliefs in primitive illiterate and are quite willing atmosphere of congregational superstitions and in super- to give the rabbi absolute life, services, social activities, natural mythology . . . power in virtually all temple matters, administrative as intellectual stimulation, etc., (These) J i h was Inhospitable to them." are utterly turned off by this well as religious." When they found that repeated efforts "to Influence constructively" Jewish aspects of congregational life they considered Inadequate, "proved fruitless," they gave up, "frustrated and disillusioned." In response to the comment that "the Jewish commitment of those academicians who w a l k e d a w a y from congregational involvement and affiliation could not have been very strong to begin with," Prof. Sandier I described himself as a Jewish
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By Sylvia Telpner The United Jewish Appeal dinner will, this year, honor one of Council Bluffs' outstanding businessmen. David Kaplan will receive the Ben Gershun Memorial Trophy, awarded each year to outstanding people of the community. Council Bluffs UJA Is very proud to honor Kaplan, a spokesman said. He has been an ardent supporter of the State of Israel as well as local
Senior Citizen Scene By Hrieii Newman Another happy event has been arranged by Morrie Epstein— the appearance of Davey Bold, well-known nightclub entertainer, who will perform at the Monday, April 28, luncheon meeting of the Senior Adult Club.
nominees at this meeting. Any members having pinking shears are asked to bring them to the April 26 meeting. Also coming up—a theater party to see "Sunshine Boys" is being planned by Mollle belman for Sunday, May 2. We will also have our This will be the matinee show election of officers for the and we will have two buses coming year on Monday. This available to members for this Is Important to all members of event. Additional details will the group, as these will be the be announced at the April 26 people who plan our activities meeting. You may continue to use the and guide us in the programs for the coming year. Fanny Keystone Bus at 11 a.m. at the Manvltz and Bertie Lazar will Crossroads.lf It Is convenient present t, the names of the for you.
Couple Is United In California Rite LONG BEACH, Calif. - The wedding of Jill Eickhoff and Fred Kalman took place April 3, aboard the Queen Mary here. The ceremony was followed by a reception and dinner. The 'groom Is the son of former Omaban Leo Kalman i and his wife Pauline.
Jewish charities for many years. The dinner will be held by the Jewish Welfare Federation on Sunday evening, May 2, at the B'nal Israel Synagogue Social Hall, 618 Mynster Street, Council Bluffs. Social hour will start at 6 p.m. Herman Krivosha, a Lincoln, Neb., attorney, will be the guest speaker. This will be the first time Krivosha has spoken In the Synagogue and the organizers are confident he will have an Interesting message for UJA members and guests. As established at previous dinner meetings, there will be n o p r e s s u r e or embarrassment regarding solicitation of pledges, the spokesman added. There will be a nominal charge for a fine array of foods which will be prepared and served under the supervision of Ed Teppennan. Early reservations are requested and may be made by calling Ed Teppennan, 3220149, Bea Katz, 323-9159, or Sam Collck, 323-9379. David Gallner Is Federation president; Sam Sacks is campaign chairman.
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(Continued from Page 1) electronical engineering who of all civil rights. These brave was denied permission to people are Immediately fired leave for Israel in January, from their Jobs, telephone 1973, with his family, was service Is abruptly in- present. She greeted the terrupted and discontinued. touring Russian team. She is Hall Is censored or not currently in the United States delivered, the spokesman raising support for her said. husband. The couple was Three million Jews are married via telephone In unable to enjoy cultural and January, 1975. The printed materials given religious- freedom. Soviet basketball players are free to to the game audience travel all over the world, but suggested you write your Soviet citizens are denied "support to Mikhail Mager, human rights." This was the Osinpenko 7-9, VINNITSA, message in the literature UKRAINIAN SSR, USSR. Or distributed to the pre-game you may send your plea to Ambassador Anatoly and post-game crowds. Jeanette Mager, wife of Dobrynln, Soviet Embassy, Mikhail Mager, a 30-year-old 1125 16th Street, N.W., refusnlk with a degree in Washington, D.C., 20036.
DES MOINES-Mr. and Mrs. Barry E. Pidgeon extend a cordial invitation to their family and friends to Join them In the celebration of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, David, on Saturday, May 1, 9:30 a.m. at Tifereth Israel Synagogue. A Uddusb luncheon will follow. ' This announcement is in lieu of personal invitations.
B'nai B'rith Plans Sports Night DES MOINES-Retum with us to those thrilling days of yesteryear when from out of the past three outstanding athletes will be honored at the seventh annual. B'nai B'rith Hall of Fame Sports Night on Wednesday, April 28, at Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
Starting promptly at 6 p.m., a gourmet kosher dinner will be served prior to the honor ceremonies for Judge Gibson C. Holllday. realtor. George M-darkson, and our very own AbeMarcovis.
Telcom Comer DES MOINES- Her* la the Telcom Khedule for tbe coming week. Sunday, April $ — "Interreligious Cooperation and Communication" Dr. William Watten Monday, April 28-Songs of the BaalSheritTov Tuesday, April 27 - Rabbi. Cytron's commentary on "Tbe HldlngPlace" Wednesday, April 28 - Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds—Highlights Thursday, April 29 - Weekly News Summary - Friday, April 30 —The future of the Bureau of Jewish Education Dial Telcom six days a week. 277-6802. There's a program Just right for you!
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D E S MOINBS-iStaff workers are needed for JCC summer camps; College Abe, a legendary figure In students may apply for sports circles in Des Moines, Specialist or Senior Counselor was a varsity basketball positions. Senior high school .Policy Needed player at Drake University students may apply for Junior ••' GROSSINGERS, N-..Y"/] and coached an AZA cham- Counselor positions o r . (JTA) — Urging the creation pionship team. From 1926 to Counselor-ln-Tralnlng op' of a central, democratic, -1952, he won more than 20 , portunlties. Selections are based on deliberative national Jewish i singles and doubles handball' maturity, skill, and In-, organization that can make definitive policy for all of titles in YMCA, city and state dividual's ability to work with , " American Jewry, Rabbi tournaments. In 1930 and 1931, children. Contact Bob Gummers, JCC Mordecai Waxman said that he captured the midwest . jvhile i there^ are three singles .handball cham- Camp Director, for additional information at 274-3467. organizations — the Con- pionship in Omaha. ference of Presidents of Major Still active in sports, Abe is American Jewish Gateway Accepts Organizations, the Synagogue an avid golfer and, we nave it Council, and the Council of on good authority, he snoots in Mayer Center Jewish Federations and the high seventies and low DES MOINES - Gary •> Welfare* Funds — no one of eighties consistently. Rubin, JWF President, anthem is completely As an added feature of the nounced to the board of -representative of American evening's program, four new governors the acceptance by . Jewry. members will be installed info Gateway Opportunities of the Making his presidential the B'nai B'rith Hall of Fame, former Julia B. Mayer Center. address at the 76th annual bringing its total to 59. WHO The facility will continue to convention of the Rabbinical Sports Director, Jim Zabcl, service, the inter-city com. Assembly here, Rabbi will be the^guest speaker. munity at Eighth and Forest. Rubin expressed his hope "Waxniahsaid: "Chuck" Kramer will serve as that the center remain a master of ceremonies. beneficial facility for the - ' "In none of these bodies is a considered, coherent, If you are planning to attend community members as it democratic policy worked out this, outstanding event it is was for the Jewish community for the American Jewish recommended that you pur- inpast^jjars. community. We need a broad- chase your $5 ticket in adbased ... organization which vance from any one of the CONVENTION " represents the organized following committee memThe third Internationa] community and can make bers: Lou Williams, Arch Congress of Jewish Lawyers policy and speak with Winner, Norman Gilbert, Jack and Jurits will covene In, authority^'J *•»•' ZoJmjorEdSeldenfeld. - - - - -Jerusalem Augr 22-27, - - > •-
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DES MOINES-Israel is 28 years old. There will be a community-wide Israel Independence Day Celebration for the entire family. On "Sunday, May 2, at the Jewish Community Center, from 6 to 7 p.m., falafel and .soft drinks will be sold under the, direction of Nechama Prusak and her committee of dedicated volunteers. Starting promptly at 7 p.m. an exciting line-up ot perZmira Chen formers will entertain as they bring to life the spirit of the name In a melody in itself, and living Israel. Rabbi Marshall her accompanist will delight Berg will open, the program you with Chassldlc music, with a special reading for the Israeli rock and folk songs and Independence Day occasion. a medly of YIddush tunes. Marsha Ofsteln, a Des All of this fine enMoines' native, will sing with tertainment is free! There will guitar accompaniment. be absolutely no fund-raising Students from Drake or solicitations. Bring University will presenta everyone for an evening of dramatic presentation. nacbas and ruach you.and A dance group (ram the your family will long Biueau of Jewish Education, • remember. choreographed by Becky See Israel's soul live In her Kreamer, will present Israel's music! •-':_ cultural "Joy of the dance" This wonderful celebration tradition. Is being coordinated through . The feature performer of the cooperative efforts of the the evening is Israeli singing JCC Adult Activities Compersonality, Zmira Chen. mittee chaired by Tibbie" Gorgeous Zmira Chen, whose Rlsslen. .
DES MOINES-Tbe Budget To: Members of (he Board of Governors and Des Moines Committee of the Jewish Jewish Community ; Welfare Federation has anThe time and effort that you spend working.in our nounced the schedule for the community is very valuable. I have Just reviewed the presentation of allocation agenda items for otlr April 27 board meeting and find, that,j. requests. Witness this critical the business is such that it can be held off until our June 1 process in action. The meeting, June 1, Beth El Jacob Synagogue. In respect for decisions made will determine the future direction of our your time and the need for maximal effort to dose tbe 1976 "All-in-One" campaign, the April meeting is therefore Jewish community life. cancelled. ' Jewish Welfare Federation; With kindest regards, National and Overseas; - Gary Rubin, President Community Relations Com. JewishWeliareFederaOon mission; CommunicationsThursday, May 6,7:30 p.m. at Temple. Bureau of Jewish Education; Jewish Identification; Jewish Community Frtlay.AprUa 7:30 p.m. - Meeting iqftfr Center; College .Committee; Aaron Blber Bar Mltzyah parents for B.J.E. graduation at Adult Education—Monday, . T l t e r e t b Iirael clubhouse auditorium May 10,7:30 p.m. at Tifereth. Saturday, April M Iowa Jewish Home; Jewish Afternoon Jewish Study Group Wednesday, AprilM • Family Services—Tuesday, at Beth El Jacob Synagogue 6 p.m. - Sports Night B'nai Brandeis Art Show at Temple 7 May 11,7:30p.m. at Temple. B'rltQ Hall of Fame Banquet at ' TUerelh Israel Clubhouse • Personnel—Thursday, May p.m.—vlewingtfp.m. —auction 13, 7:30 p.m. (meeting place — 8 - p.m. • - JOC Junior-HlgbTbunday, April» Mystery Bus Ride' will be announced). 9:30 a-ra..- Hadassah Study Share your insights at these Circle Sunday, April» open budget hearings. 8 a.m. •— T.V. Program
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"Spotlight on Faith" with Alan Kquter Noon — Jewish Study Cjroup at : Beth El Jacob Synagogue
Sitnrday.Utyi David Pidgeon Bar Mitzvah at Tifereth Israel Synagogue 1 p.m. — Afternoon Jewish Study Group at Beth El Jacob Synagogue
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Branded Art Auction The Greater Des Moines Chapter of Brandeis University Women will sponsor an Auction at the Temple B'tiai Jeshurn, ' 51st and Grand, on Saturday, April 24. The auction will begin at 8 p.m. with viewing time between 7 and 8 p.m. The J. Richards Gallaery of Englewood, New Jersey, will offer oil paintings In every size and price range, In addition to • wall and table sculptures, frescoes, batiks, taperstries, and - signed graphls. Artsils featured include Edna Hlbel, Leonardo Nlerman, Larilyn Slca, Salvadore Dall, Calder, Reuben, ; Shepard, Vickers, and many others. Mrs. Richards, owner of the gallery is reported to be the only female art auctioneer in the country. She will personally conduct the auctioneer in the country. She will personally conduct the auction. . . . . ' There will be refreshments served and a door prize. Admission is $1.50. :
Hadassah Study Group Meeting Date: Thursday, April 29; Tune: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Place: Tlfereth Israel Synagogue Library; Guest Speaker: Annie Allen, Missouri Valley Regional Education Chalrlady; Topic; Jews in American History: The American Experience: MiniLuncheon: Be our guest. Annie Alien, a native of Omaha, is a graduate of the University of Nebraska.' She is a life member of Hadassah, a past president of Oak Ridge, Term, and Lincoln, Nebr,. chapters. She is a social worker in the Nebraska Department of Public Welfare and" primarily concerned with adoption and foster care. Plan to meet Annie Allen. You deserve a beautiful, Interesting and delightful day and we planned It for you.
ORT Book RevJaw All ORT members and their guests are encouraged to attend the previously scheduled book review on Monday, April 26, at l 2 4 5 t t h d f S M k Sally Gottsteln win present "The Jewish Prindess in Modem American Literature," with references to "Maijorie Mornlngstar," by Herman Wouk, "Goodbye Columbus," by Philip Roth, and "Fear of Flying," by Erica Jong. • -
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Members of the Hadassab Business and Professional Group will bold their next meeting at the Iowa Jewish Home, 1620 Pleasant, on Sunday, May 2, at 1:30 p.m. After the meeting, residents of the Home will be invited to Join the Haddassah group for the viewing of the film "To America With Love," narrated by Bess Myerson.
HOWARD BLUMENTHAL Funeral services were held in Los Angeles, Calif., on .Wednesday, April 7, for form e r O m a h a n Howard Blumenthal, 62. Interment " was at Hillside Cemetery. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Diane Karpman, Los Angeles; sister, Mrs. Lillian Brick, Omaha; two grandchildren. TOBIEG.SOMMER Graveside services were held on Wednesday, April 14, at Temple Israel Cemetery, for Mrs. Toble G. Sommer. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Arnold (flochelle) Ban; brothers, Arthur, Paul and Leonard Goldstein; three grandchildren. LISASTEIN. Graveside services were held on Sunday, April 11, at Golden -Hills Cemetery, for Lisa Stein. Survivors: son, Philip Stein; daughter, Edith Stein.
BERNARD SCHWARTZ -Graveside services were held at Beth Ei Cemetery on Friday, April 9, for former Omahan Bernard Schwartz of Clearwater, Fla. Survivors: wife, Hilda, Clearwater; son, Dr. Maurice B. Schwartz, Omaha; three grandchildren. HY DIAMOND Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 14, in Denver, Colo., for Hy Diamond. Survivors: wife, Doris; tons, Edward, Alan and Steven; daughter, Jean; brothers, Sam and Stanley, both of Omaha; Meyer, Minneapolis, Minn., Isadore, Atlanta, Ga., sister, Shirley Trachtenberg; one grandchild.
• Soviet Dissent: Intellectuals, Jews and Dentente by Albert Axelbank. New York. Franklin Watts, 1975.105 p. - This work examines Soviet dissent and its effect on American foreign policy. ' The Cbasldic Dance by Fred Berk, editor. New York. Union of American Hebrew'Congregations, 1975. 64p. - A new collection of articles giving the reader a glimpse into the exotic world of chasidlc dance. The History of the Musar Movement 1M0-1M5 by Lester Eckman. New York. Shengold Publishers. 1975.174p. - Study of the Impact of Rabbi Salanter and his followers on the Jews of their time and the relevance-of the Musar movement for Jews today. The Man Who Wanted Tomorrow by Brian Freemantle. New York. Stein and Day, 1976. 253p. — Exciting and suspen- send thriller set against the background of postwar Berlin. Celebrity Kosher Cookbook by Marilyn Hall. Los Angeles. Tarcher, 1975.153p. — A cookbook covering favorite recipes of the celebrities accompanied with their own personal annecdotes. t h e River Breaks Up by I. J. Singer. New York. Vanguard Press, 1966.368p. - Thirteen abort stories by one of the great masters of Yiddish literature.
YAD Calendar With spring here and summer fast approaching, YAD is considering many events. Ideas include a swim party, an activities and game night, a dance with live music, and a picnic. \ If, you have any Ideas or suggestions; please attend the next planning session Sunday, May 2, at the Jewish Community Center or call Diane at 3924249. YAD (Young Adult Division) is for air Jewish singles age 18 to around 30.
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-Tfe^^ssSi Street ^ Sisterhood will sponsor a "Sisterhood Game Night" Wednesday, April 28,6 p.m. at the Temple. There will be food , and' prizes. Families and friends are invited to attend the event. 'The fee is $5 per person; children under 10 years, $3. Governor J. J. Ezon presented an award to civic leader Leo Hill, who became Lincoln's first recipient of the City of Hope National 'Humanitarian Award at a 'dinner .April 7,' Proceeds from the fSO-apUte dinner, attended by . some 300 persons, will be earmarked for medical research in Hill's name at free, non-sectartan City of Hope Hospital near Los Angeles. The fund win be augmented by advertising revenues in Heirioonr Journal to HOI and distributed at the dinner. Leonard* Schaffer of ' Newark, N. J., national vice president of the City of Hope said the funds will provide new knowledge in the treatment of catastrophic diseases such as cancer and heart ailments. Otbertributes to the Lincoln. .^businessman were offered by Mayor Helen Boosalls, Floyd Kuklin, president of Lincoln City of Hope organization, and Don Parker, chairman of the dinner. A b o u t 20 n a t i o n a l Humanitarian Awards are presented by the City of Hope.
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OMAHA - " T h e Fan" SstSclSf" is shaping up" to be AZA NO. 1 to .Lincoln under the auspices AZA No. l's Freshman an outstanding show, acof the Lincoln Jewish weekend started'off with a cording to the director, Al Federation, Hadassab and religious — cultural with DlMauro. Hillel from the UN-L Campus Ner, Tamid. Tom Goodman "The cast is really working, as a tribute to the 28th bir- sang and played the guitar. On hard and will be ready to go on • thday of the State of Israel as Tuesday there was a com- opening night, Saturday, May a major cultural attraction to bination movie—date party, 1," DiMauro said. He added help celebrate the American followed by a bouse party. that he is very pleased to be Bicentennial. Sunday AZA No. 1 played working at the Jewish ComA generous grant by the Dan Ediar BBG in a basketball munity Center's Center Stage, and Anna Hill Foundation game. Sharon Comlsar was and thinks this is going to be a permits the Lincoln Jewish the high scorer with 30 points, fine show. Federation to charge $2 per Lynn Remer had 26 points. JCC Artistic Director Jack ticket for this distinctive For AZA No. 1 Howard Misle Schmidt is hard at Work on the cultural event. and Mike Abramson were high The T i f e r e t h I s r a e l scorers. The final score was set, which-snould be ready for technical rehearsals this Synagogue office is handling Ediar-8S,AZANo.i-78, weekend, as will a crew,of •reservations. Harry AQen is volunteer stagehands. cultural chairman for the BILUUSY April 24 is the USY Hayrack "There's always.a need for Lincoln Jewish Welfare ride. Meet a't Beth El help.. Center - Stage" needs Federation. Bring your children as well Synagogue at 7:30 p.m. For volunteers in all areas, Jrom those who are Sbotner selling tickets, to painting, as your non-Jewish friends. Shabbat, the group probably hammering,. stapling and' "Accelerando con moltol" cries the Old Actor, played by Jerry Mrs. Abe Steinberg recently will not leave the synagogue sewing," Schmidt said. Venger, above left, as Julian Jones as EI Gallo prepares to visited with her children, Mr. until after 8 p.m., so they may Anyone interested In helping charge forward in the "abduction scene" from "The Fanand Mrs ,\ Sheldon Kagan and wait until Shabbat is over to can call him at the Center, he tastlcksl" Below, Jack Schmidt, left, confers with David said. ' granddaughters, Amy Jo and come. Hansen, assistant technical director, on details of the set. , ElissaSueofSkokie,Ill. The monthly chapter Schmidt descirbed the set of meeting will be Sunday, April "TheFantastlcks!" as one Mrs. Bertha Nelden, 25,l:30p/m. which "appears to thrust the An | longtime resident of 'T-tn fy. actors right into the center of died April 10. the audience, creating an Survivors: son, Max, LinIntimacy which, it Is hoped, coln, Edward, Reseda, Calif.; will really enhance ttie daughter, Mrs. Robert v production". (Sylvia) Jacobs, Columbus, ' Alan Richard . Greenberg Nebr.; 11 grandchildren. With rehearsals drawing to was incorrectly named Interment was Mt Camel Richard Greenberg in the a close, the actors are almost Cemetery. Rabbi Mark April 9 issue of the Jewish prepared, lights are being Bisman officiated. hung and the paint i s drying. It Press. is time, Schmidt said,' to make Holiday guests ofv Mrs. Rick Cohen and Al reservations for the perJoseph Goodman were her, Fredericks, members of formances which will be give daughter, Mrs. Arthur Silver Sigma Alpha Mu at the on May l, 5, 6, 8, and 9, at 8 and children; Sarah and Sam, University of Nebraska at p.m.,ano>onMay2,2p.m. i» of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Reservations may be made Lincoln, nave been inducted into honors fraternities. by calling the JCC, 334-8200. Mr. and Mrs. 'Pete Som- Several other* Sammy's merhauser and children, Lisa received recognition at a and Bryan of Milwaukee, recent honors convocation. CARPETS | "coMnmotcoMTiMOsoivic (4oi)M»i47S I Wise., spent the Passover Sigma Alpha Mu recently NlEDSfSVISI holiday with their motner, held a rush party for high Mrs. Lou Sommerhauser. school Juniors and seniors at Clean-Repair Mrs. Helen G. Simon, Former Park in Grand Island, lifelong resident of Lincoln, Neb. NEW CARPETS Recently elected council • died April. 12. Survivors: INSTALLED husband, Harry; sons, Robert, - members are: Larry Marcus, prior; Paul Gerber, first vice DonB*rmt«ln Lincoln, Walter, Boulder, Colo.; sister, Mrs. .Albert prior; Don Gerber, second vice prior; Richard Drucker, Spier, Lincoln; sister-in-law, CBII34S-25M Mrs. Nathan Gold, Lincoln; treasurer; Sam Rosinsky, six grandchildren. Interment recorder. was at Wyuka Cemetery, with Rabbi Robert Kaiser officiating.
Dr. William Watters, noted Christian scholar, was guest speaker at the Tifereth Israel -Synagogue services on Friday, April 9; An active lecturer and publisher for the American Jewish Committee and World Zion Organization, he has conducted research on European Jewry in Germany, Poland and "Hungary, and collected research data in Israel. $ ' In recent weeks be has •addressed both Christian and Jewish groups in Iowa. While in Lincoln, be spoke at the Nebraska Wesleyan U n i v e r s i t y . His topic "Religious/ Minorities in Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cohen Israel" included his understanding of the recent riots of Phoenix, Ariz., spent the Passover holiday, with their in Israel. children, Mr. and Mrs. Max The Moshe" Ariel Israel Neiden and family. Dance Group will be performing' in Lincoln at the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood Kimball Recital HaH on the will have an open board [Iniversity of Nebraska at meeting, Tuesday, April 27,1 i Campus, Sunday, May p.m. at the Synagogue.
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By Esther Fox Through an unintentional error I failed to mention that on March 17, under the direction of Cantor Najman. Beth El's Junior choir and sixth graders performed a Purim musical at the Dr. Sher Home. V • Forty-five young people participated and the residents showed their warm - apt predatkra for the fine performance. They delighted all who attended. Our thanks go to Cantor Najman and his group. We nope they will visit us again. . My husband and. I were away for two weeks and came back In time for the Seders. On the first night Ben Laub conducted the Seder and about SO attended. His wife and daughter attended that night. The tables looked festive with the many beautiful bouquets, of flowers. At the second Seder, Ben Laub conducting, 83 attended, and we were part of the 83. Tbe flowers still fresh—the food delicious, as It was tbe flrstnlght. .,. Mrs. Rundell, who has lived at the Dr. Sher Home for 14 years said that in all those years, these two Seders outshone all the others in every way. Her queenly presence added much to the bead table. Toby Cohen', daughter of Jack and Jane Cohen chanted the four questions in Hebrew. Her sweet voice touched everyone. • It was a night to remember
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for the 15 who went to the Haggadah oratorio put on by Beth El Choir and the Ralston High School Choir, accompanied by 10 musicians from the Symphony Orchestra. Cantor Najman and Dwaine Price of Ralston directed. Lee Jane Parsow drove the LOVE Bus and Sol, her husband, took five in his car. It was a thrilling experience' for Fay Abrams, Morris Abrams, Sylvan Blocn, Jake Cohen, Sarah' Epstein, KM Homsteln, Bessie Margolin, ' Benny Meyerson, Mr. and Mrs. Okrent, Eva Schwartz, Belle Shrago, Abe Slutzkin, Al Shrier and Morris Weiner. Kalah Franklin Chapter of Omaha Mizrachi Women entertained Sunday at 2 p.m. Passover tea. Mrs. Max (Frieda) Kiizelman is the chairman. Mrs. Milton (Margie) Nearenberg entertained with many Yiddish songs, and the Omaha Bilu (Beth El) U.S.Y. group sang and danced several Israeli numbers. The group, heatjed by Ed Fried, were Andy Berg, Efrem -Bromberg, Andy Cohen Alison Cohen and Jill Lustgarten. Delicious refreshments were served by . Frieda, Marion Straus,' Rose Poska and Fanny Lagman. It was a wonderful afternoon. • Rabbi Levin was a welcome visitor Tuesday morning. „ Friday from 1 - 3 p.m. the movie "Up in Arms" with Danny Kaye will be shown.
Ben Laub, director of tbe Dr. Philip Sher Home for the Aged, is seen standing, above, as be conducts tbe Seder at tbe Home. Seated near him are, from left, Mrs. Anna Rundell, Mrs. Henry Stem, Rebecca Laub (22 months), Mrs. Ben (Nancy) Laub, Joyce Bergland, Greg Bergman, from left, Meyer Poster, Max Slutzky and Max Belgraye, residents of tbe Home, enjoy the Seder.
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Tend, the PLO observer at the UN, all that is required is the return of Palestinian refugees to the homes and property they left in 1948 and 1949, a right which Terzl claims is Inherent in UN resolutions.
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Kazin to Give Forum Lecture OMAHA.-Alfred Kasln, renowned literary critic and author, will present a free lecture on Tuesday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center. The lecture, the final in the 1975-76 Jewish Forum Lecture Series, is sponsored by the Jewish Community Center's Jewish Cultural Arts Council. . Kazin, who published his first book, "On Native Grounds", at age 27 in 1942, has written many books and essays. Among his works Is a new edition of Anne Frank's diary, which he edited with his
OMAHA-Archaeologists jbelr research is conducted Joe and Karen Seger will each summer. share their observations of life Couples planning to attend in Israel today at the second are asked to notify the Omaha Young Leadership Group II Jewish Federation office. program this Sunday, April 25. The program is under The informal session will be direction of the YLG II at the home of Ellen and Steering Committee comJimmy Cohen, 12930 Jackson, prised of Francle Aron, the at 7:30 p.m. Cohens, Evie Katz and Donna Dr. Seger is the C. M. Kort Newman Guest Lecturer at The purpose of the Group is the University «f Nebraska at to prepare young Omahanas Omaha and is also on the for future leadership positions faculty of the Jewish Cultural in the Federation. Arts Council's School of Continuing Studies at the SEMINAR Community Center. More than 40 young He and Mrs. Seger, who is Sephardi adults are expected also an experienced ar- to' attend the fourth annual chaeologist, have spent many Sephardi Leadership Seminar years living in Israel, where in Israel Aug. 4-24.
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April 23,1976
Fitness Program Receives Heart Equipment Donation
, OMAHA, - JLjULfey an anonymous donor, in memory of Dr. Meyer Beber, has been presented to the Jewish Community Center for the p u r c h a s e of e l e c t r o league on Fridays after school from 3:45-5 p.m. beginning April SO. cardiographlc telemetry JOCSP0BT8AWAKDSNIGHTSLATEDF0RMAY23 Hie 29th Annual JCC Sports Awards Night, an exciting culmination of Teams will be organized and games played each week. All boys are equipment. This equipment , the 1075-76 Fall, Winter and Spring Health, Physical Education and guaranteed of playing every game. The fee Is C will be used In the Center's Aquatics activities, will take place Sunday, May 23,7 p.m. in the Center's JCC SUMMER RECREATIONLAND DAY CAMP BEGISTRATION medically supervised physical '" . . Auditorium. Highlighting the event, which Is eagerly anticipated by all OPENS Dr. Meyer Beber Elementary, Junior High and Senior High School members, will be jthe ' The JCC Physical Education Department will again offer an all day - fitness testing and conpresentation of group and individual awards. The arrangement* for the summer recreation day camping program for boys and girls, Monday*. ditioning programs for adults heart during exercise to a Judged to be coronary-prone monitor. This monitor will be Awards Night Program are under the supervision of overall chairmen, Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., from June 21 through Friday, July 30. CalKirshen and Susie Sadofsfcy. There will be a full program of recreational activities for children and also to rehabilitate heart manned by physicians »*"t : UTSJCCBASKETBALLCAMPFORBOYSANDGIRLS entering Kindergarten through third grade in the Fall. attack: victims. intensive c a n nurses who Thecosti3$50percnildforcachtwoweekcaniplngsession,lncludlng' The opportunity of a lifetime will be available to a limited number of Dr. Beber was a volunteer boys and girls this summer at the JCC Basketball Camp, June 14-18, 9:30 beverages; afternoon snacks, arts and crafts supplies and a special physician at Douglas County donate their time, Dr. Zweiback said. , a.m.-3:3O p.m. dally. Here is a chance for boys and girls in the fifth camper accident Insurance plan. Hospital in 1935 and was through 12th grades to sharpen their skills under the direction of Bob Kindergarten program - The JCC Recreationland program offers The monitor will show the named medical director in Hanson, bead coach of the UNO Mavericks and Assistant Coach Bob those children going into Kindergarten this Fall an opportunity to parKivisto. • ticipate in dally activities planned by a special elementary school teacher 1957. In 1968, he was appointed individual's heart rhythm Fee tor the basketball camp is $ S which Includes bvtracUon, film especially for this age group and skill capacity. Game* of low administrator and medical during exercise. Irregularities bops, beverages, hand-out materials; souvenlor "T" shirt and Insurance.* organization will emphasize large muscle activity. Games are always director of the Douglas County will be immediately apparent informal with Am and participation as the goal rather than competition. H o s p i t a l S e r v i c e s . In and appropriate action can be JCC BASKETBALL CAMP - AEts and crafts—The children will have an opportunity to express December, 1970, at the age of taken. People who ordinarily I themselves in unique short and long range projects. Under professional 71, he retired. Dr. Beber was would not tie allowed to enter leadership, the children will be Introduced to the various art media and an active member of the the program because bf "T" SHIRT SEE—SML. •JNAMEparticipate In a very creative experience. Jewish Community Center. He irregularities will thus parWestern horsemanship — Each camper will learn the basic fun- died at the age of 76 on Feb. 8, ticipate with relative safety, -PHONEdamentals of western horsemanship this summer. This program win be he added. 1976. .HEIGHT. .GRADE. { AGE. ADDRESS. limited In actual riding time but will provide a learning experience. The electrocardlographlc Dr. Eugene Zweiback, Swimming—Campers will swim each day and participate In various water sports and games. Campers needing Improvement in different chairman of the JCC Medical .telemetry equipment was <) Enclosed U a check payable to the Jewish Community J PAHENTSSIGNATURE. swim techniques and strokes will receive instruction from the Center Committee, stated, "we are presented on Tuesday, April Center forJIO as a deposit. The remaining balance of U to be Aquatics staff. most grateful for the gift. This 13. Its use was demonstrated psidonorbeforetheurstdayofUiecamp. Special activity days — Each day is a special day tuD of fun, sur- equipment will add another by heart program parOEndosedisacbeck for the total camp fee of 135. prises and excitement at the JCC Recreationland Day Camp. Well break dimension to the exercise ticipants. '...•.._ from the normal daily schedule and do something different,.We might program—and increase -the The Center program is open BASKETBAIXTOURNAMENT put together a talent show, carnival, take a hike,-go on a field trip to safety." to all members of the com• v AZA No. 1, representing CornMt Region, won the consolation places of Interest, plus many many more. '. championship In the District 6 Basketball Tournament. Selected participants will munity. Anyone interested Supervised play and team sports — Game time offers the boys and The Tournament was held April M in Rock Island,.111. In the first girls to play their favorite game together as a group. hare a radio transmitter at- can call Chuck Arnold, game AZA No. 1 lost to Milwaukee, the eventual winner of the tourney, 80- OYMNASnCCLASSFINALES tached to them that will relay director, Health and Physical . 76. AZA No. 1 came back later that evening to win 70-52 over Detroit, > ' Everyone is invited to attend the last gymnastic class. Come and see the electrical activity of the Education, at 3344206. ./"Sunday morning they won the consolation championship by beating routines'performed in preparation for the JCC meet Classes will start 'Wlnsor, Canada, 6M1. . ' ana end at their normal times on Sunday, April 25, Wednesday, April a or . Moving into the winner's bracket, they played another Milwaukee Thursday, April 29. . ; , * team for third place. The lost by a score of 82 to 80 hi overtime. Bill Cohnwas named to the first team all district all-stars. Howard GymnasticMfrtSchedule-Sunday.Mayl " ' Misle was named to the second team. Other flayers nuking the trip * Fourth Biannual JCC Intra-Center Gymnastic Meet — All boys and were: Tod Finkle, Kevin Scudder, Jeff Scholnlck, Steve Parsow, Dave girls in the JCC gymnastic program are eligible to compete In this meet. Merit, Rick Oruch, and Mike Perelman. Coaches were Tom Goodman 1:10 p.m. — Opening Meet ceremony: 1:35 p.m. — Championphlp and David Ruback. _. . • • - • • Competition; 2:20 p.m. - Beginning Competition; 2:20 p.m. — Intermediate Boy Competition; 3:30 p.m. — Intermediate Girt Com. TWETOSIGNUPF0RS0FTBAIA ' Men, It's time to loosen up the arms and oil the gloves for the Softball petition; 4:«p.m. -Advanced Girl Competition. season which is due to get underway the last week of April. Two leagues Awards will be presented as soon as the tabulation for each group is are in the offering, Sunday morning, 10 a.m., beginning April 25 and on completed. Parents, relatives and friends are all Invited to attend. Wednesday evening, 6:30 p.m., beginning April 28. Donations will be accepted at the door to, help cover the cost of the These leagues are for ail Center members 19 years and up. 'Teams awards. . . . will be selected from player captains, and only a limited number of WOMEN'SSUMNASTICSBRUNCH players will be allowed per team. The league fee Is $10 per player. For All Center women are Invited to the 1976 SlynmasUc Branch, Wedfurther information, call Al Bream or Chuck Arnold, 334-8200. nesday.May 5,10:30a.m.-noon. M m WOMEN,COMEOUTFORCOEDSOFTBALL Come enjoy a low calorie brunch and learn the latest on dieting. A As the days get longer, what better outdoor recreational sport can be found than "Kitten" Softball. There Is plenty of action as everyone gets to guest speaker from "Weight Watchers" will give some tips on dieting and play. Starts Thursday, April 49,6:30 p.m., at the Center. Form your own nutrition. Following there will be a presentation of the following awards: ' t e a m or we will organize teams. The fee Is only $1 per person. The gals "Slimnastic Woman of theYear" and "Female Jogger of the Year". The fee Is J2.50 per iJereon. All reservations ana money must be In by Modeling fashions for the annual Aquatics Show are Debbie: can wear gloves but the guys can't ' Monday,May3. . ; JUraORBOySSOFTjALL Ginsberg, left, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ginsberg, and ' - t t . Third and fourth grade boys can join the Center's at) new Softball JO3MEr«CLASS"A"T0imKAaENTRESULTS The JCC Racquetball Committee sponsored another exciting and wejl- Rob)n Alexander, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Alexander. These items are from Zoob's and The Daisy. (JP Photo) runtounuanentattheCentcrApTil3,iand5. • - : :; ' Irv Rodin outclassed the rest of the Center's Class "A" players to EPSTBN-MORGAN POST NO. 2 6 0 become the. number one player. It was his determination, grace, conJewish W a r Veterans of Omaha centration and hard work In the final match that topped Obed Oat 21-14, Present U4l,and2l-18. Ami through It all, nothing came easy for Rodin. He had to work In the By Jan Gray certificates, borne decorator - BICB^T&JNIAL VARIETY SHOW quarters, taking John Gregory 13 sad 6. He ported in the semi's besting items, skating,' a family Dr. B01 Ksthrein 21-11; 19-21 and 21-13. The second annual Beach- portait, Jewelry, food and Sunday,, May 2 - 2 i 0 0 pin. In the consolation bracket, John Kind defeated Dennis Lee 214 and 21- wear Fashion Show 1B others too numerous to OrptMum Theatre -16m & Homey, Omaha, Nebraska II to take third place honors. scheduled for April 28,1-3 p.m. mention. And this list does not Congratulations to all the winners. . /* Benefit fort •The luncheon fashion show • include the grand prize which COEDADULTVOLLEYBAU •will be held in the JCC will remain a secret until the NEBRASKA CMIDREM'S HOME SOCIETY ScbeduleforAnrfl27 auditorium. There will be a Fashion show. ' .... ,• ;' 7 p.m; — The Jokers No. 3 vs Geritols No. 2 and Cornhuskert No/7 vs $ i 0 0 ( T « hcMti) baby-sitting service provided DlngbaUNo.lI The pre-school department, Spjn, -J4Setato.SvsSemanonNoJandHJBfJliNo.SnSuper for 75 cents a child. This gala afternoon wiil will entertain during lunch". EKsIUNo.6 9 p.m. — Love Machine No. * vs Forgotten Bunch No. 1 and Bye —s 'have members from tiny tots . and the senior adults are busy Treodwood Turkeys No. 9 ' by lane}, sea, or air to grandmothers modeling the working on table decorations. Tickets are $4 per person ' latest in swim wear from Zoobs, The Daisy, Youngtown, and members can bring a Swimwear Unlimited and guest The show Is by reser-' ' Janelle's. (Janelle's Is vation oruy, therefore^ we.; 397-9900 gets you t h e r e . . . specifically for you mother's- urge you to get your tickets as we don't want to disappoint -to-be.) Each person attending the a n y o n e . If u s i n g the OrvetfMSder fashion snow will receive a babysitting service, please NadineHale .favor that is worth the price of make a reservation for all : their ticket. Two people at children.
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