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lUyor Zorinsky and wife Cece discuss the adoption of Soviet families with Mrs. Goldstein.

Mobil Oil Corp. for an adver- goals" and of "pitting NEW YORK — Simon. . tisement opposing -the pro- American companies against Weber, editor of the Jewish posals in Congress for combat- the best Interests of the I Daily Forward; tb« largest ting the Arab boycott. In American people." Rejecting the claim by separate statements, the Antiand b^st-known Yiddish newspapeF Tn~ the "world,'," declared that while Yiddish B'rith, the American Jewish boycott could reduce the may be sick it will not die; Congress and the Zionist United States "to a secondOrganization of America ac- rate power," the ADL' advercannot die. cused' Mobil of trying to tisement charged that "What To ensure the survival of the Mobil really fears is this: that 1000-year-old language of frighten the American public. The Mobil advertisement, if Mobil stands up with the European Jews; Weber was United States against • the among the 500 Yiddish which appeared in 100 daily boycott, something might hapnewspapers across the counwriters,, journalists, artists, pen to Mobil's profits from scholars and lovers of Yid- try, said that "legislation now Arab oil." belpg considered by the U.S. dish, who participated in the The ADL said this "makes It first World Conference in Congress . . . in effect would Israel for Yiddish and Jewish either penalize American pretty apparent that profit is companies or prohibit them more important to Mobil than Culture. , Interviewed at the For- from doing business .with American principles are. No American company's ward's offices in the new and/or In Arab countries." The ADL, in a newspaper bankbook shpuld become Workmen's Circle building In more important than its own mldtown Manhattan, Weber advertisement accused Mobil conscience. Or Its own counof "pitting Americans against termed the conference a suctry." cess because it established the Americans: to achieve Arab importance of Yiddish to Jewish culture and survival, an importance emphasized by the appearance of top Israeli government and Zionist officials. But Weber stressed the real work of ensuring'the survival of Yiddish is up to each Jewish community. He said that in the United States, a committee on which he is a member will work for spreading Yiddish culture and particularly for teaching Yiddish. He noted that while some 40 universities and colleges offer courses In Yiddish, only the ultraOrthodox schools teach YidMONTREAL — In on open society, Jewish Community dish and In fact use it as their Centers and YM & YWHAs affiliated with JWB pay an increasbasic language. Weber would ingly important role in developing and strengthening a sense of 'like to see all Jewish schools Jewish identity and Jewish peoplebood. Here teenagers and teach Yiddish.1 young odulU of the Montral Y are shown decorating the Sukkah - a typical scene at JWB-afniUatedJCCs and Y« In the U5. and Ad Countered NEW YORK - Three major Canada. American Jewish organizations have denounced the

OMAHA - Sukkot gin packages will be given next week to each older adult who attends the Monday. Tuesday and Thursday prod by the Jewish Community Center Older Adult program, according to Mary Fellman, chairman of the Jewish Federations' Coordinating Committee on the Aging. Mrs. Fellman said that these packages, which will contain fresh fruit and Sukkot treats, will also be available for delivery to homebound older adults unable to attend the various older adult programs. Homebound older adults wishing to receive a Sukkot package should call Mollie Delman, JCC Older Adult director, at 334-8200. Persons knowing of older adults who would enjoy this Sukkot gift but are unable to attend the older adult functions may also call 1 Mrs. Delman and request delivery, Mrs. Fcliman noted. , The Sukkol gift packages have been arranged through the Coordinating Confmitte on the Aging through the generosity of a number of Omaha's Jewish merchants, Mrs. Fellman said. -

Local Candidates Express Views on JewishIssues (Continued from Page 1) He feels frustrated that the United States seemingly acts in good faith in such agreements, but stands by while violations of agreements take place. "We honor our part time and time again," said Zorinsky, "but we have no ability to enforce the . agreement with the other signers." - As .far as military preparedness, Zorinsky feels each nuclear nation has enough capability to kill each of us 350 times over. "I was brought up to believe that one death is enough. I think we should de-escalate the arms buildup to a rational level." . . • His feelings on support for Israel are positive. "Of course," he said. ''How could Heel differently? You're asking me about my heritage." In addition to personal feelings, Zorinsky believes that Israel is one of the U.S.'s democratic friends and a key to the Mid-East to what is morally and politically desirable for that area of the world. - , - . , ' . When asked bow he feels outstato Nebraskans view Israel and bis stand on the Israeli issue, he replied, "I'm never asked. You forget, 50 percent of the people of this state won't even vote. They don't care about the United States, so they certainly don't care about Israel." He added: "When I'm in office I'd like to create awareness about worthy causes. You have to get a lot of publicity by speaking: to the press and making public statements. I'd want ground root support, and work hard to sell my stand on Important Issues. I feel I have a moral obligations speak out on issues like • Soviet Jewry, although I'd support any group to have free entry and exit from their country." "I can't conceive of any country today not recognizing that God-givent;reatures have the right to come and go as full human beings," he added. The interview concluded with Zorinsky also pledged to write from his office as Mayor to his "adopted" Russian family to pressure for their prompt emigration.

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Volunteer Aides to Provide Prof it Without Pay By Barbara Simon ' OMAHA - "We need you!" Phil Cofman, JCC executive director, announced Wednesday. A new "get-Involved" program for the Center Is beginning. It Is an open call to teens and adults to let the Center know what vour special talents or hobbles are with the purpose of matching you with a group of people who wsnt to iearn of tnjoy those taients. Also you are needed to give "helping hands'1 in many Center departments. • NNrasfps W W M asKea drp^opreW "classes," and no fees will be paid to Instructors or aides. Several Center departments have specific needs for volunteer aides. Others will fit aides into their programs as volunteers make themselves and their qualifications known. Mini-courses or one-time learning sessions will be arranged at talented or learned people of all ages express the desire to (hare their expertise and others come forward expressing an Interest In a particular subject or skill. Later, a special brochure will be mailed listing who Is available to teach what, and what specific Interest groups have been formed which are searching tor an Instructor. . -

records, to mail out progress reports and to line up physicians to supervise the program. This Job will take three to four hours a week. They also need people to help register participants for winter and spring classes, to help teach young girls and boys seasonal sports after school a few days a week, and to help coach older boys in basketball, gym hockey, soccer and baseball. Anyohe age 16 and above may call Sheila Pollkov to apply to work two to tour hours per week. .... Swimming aides are needed for several programs. In some they can help Just by being In the water — no perfected swimming skills needed. In others, at least a' Swimmers-level competency is preferred. The Stroke Club and the Handicapped Class especially;ieed assistants. Classes start Oct. 24. Call Jan Gray, aquatics director. p ' The Health Club needs a women's receptionist, and the gymnastics program needs assistant Instructors who have a good gymnastics background, who are strong and who are at least 15 years old. The Children'* Department needs helpers to staff the children's game rooms. The Youth Department need* helpers for various after-school and weekend programs for teens, from tutoring in school subjects to playing the guitar, to model building. *•• • • • , . . . The Thursday Senior Adult Program held at Beth El Synagogue needs helpers to serve luncheon and to be assistants • In the various craft programs and activities during the afternoon. No special skills needed, but if you have them, and want to eniichanafternoonforothers,speakup! ' -' The Federation Library needs people who can lead book discussions for many groups who request these programs. A . Retha, left, Carol and Sheila lend a hand in the Center theatre. ' person Is also needed to go to the Sher Home once.a week as ft (JPPboto) reader's advisor to help with the selection of books and magazines. Anyone who has had some library experience is greatly needed to continue the massive Job of cataloguing. These volunteer Jobs are tailored to fit your time schedule. You can offer as little or as much time as you want. J.F . BLOOM & COMPANY i The Center needs a "welcome table" person on Sunday 4431No.20th 2701 No. 90th 38M222 451-4000 afternoons from 1-4:30 to greet people as they enter the building, give directions and answer questions about up-coming programs. " YEAits Buaocrts

. Stella Pollkbv, left, Carol Greenberg and Retha Herman get ready to bang a poster for the new JCC volunteer aide program. (JPPhoto) '" Although no dollars will change hands during this program, here's what volunteer aides may expect In the way of "pay": a personal Interview; a general orientation session; on-the-Job training by staff; safe, convenient location; ample parking, pleasant environment; friendly people; much appreciation'and gr<>at personal satisfaction. Here are some Center departments and the jobs they currently need filled with volunteers. The Center Stage Theater needs people from teens to-adults to help with painting, makeup/costumes, tights, stage design, props, publicity and programs. They need to Identify people who can play instruments, dance and write publicity. They need people to sell tickets, staff the box office and ban—die the backstage electronic effects. Space docs not allow more '• details. If you love any aspect of theater, call Sheila Pollkov, i3M200, ext. 60 and let her know. - The'Health and Physical Education Department needs aides in the Medically Supervised Heart Program to help with

These Jobs are Just a sample of the needs Center departments have expressed. What about your needs and talents? Do you sing, dance, act, do magic, collect, speak Yiddish, play piano or guitar, show slides? We need you. Do you enjoy typing, , carnivals,'phoning, ticket sales, special events, serving food, selling? Ca.ll and sign up,. . Can you lead theater games, book reviews, art appreciation, plant care classes, needlepoint lessons, square dances? Have fun with tots and seniors and all ages in between. Whatever your age, whatever you have to offer, someone will want to learn. Let us hear from you. You are heeded and sought after. You may sign up to volunteer In more than one area. Younger volunteers Complat* Oinnwr—tnctudat Soup, will be carefully supervised by professional staff.

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Retha Herman and Carol Goldberg Initiated the idea of a volunteer pool for Center activities. They found from their own experiences,helping In various center departments that active participation as a("teachcr" and sharer of skills gives people better learning sessions snd gives them much satisfaction. Phil Cofman adds that employing volunteer aides to supplement staff will allow the Ccn|er.to offer more programs to more people without increasing costs. • ' So come out, call, sign up, share the fun, either as an instructor, helper or learner. Call Shel!a.Po!lkov,to express your interest in all activities except swim classes. Jan Gray will handle swim volunteers directly.

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Bus Terminal — The Tel Aviv Golem and the Government has In- who would put in more capital" " t h e y h a d p u f m . "••"""•" Then came a shock when tervened in an effort to rescue or guarantee of capital. Some something and save Tel Aviv's 1,700 families, many of them government experts declared transport system from, col- new immigrants or potential that the site of the terminal immigrants from abroad, had was terrible. It has ample' lapse. Three partners who Joined invested thejr life savings in space in itself, but it squeezed in the project were Aryeh Pllz, purchasing condominium into an area of narrow, cona prominent real estate space for stores and services gested streets without location in the outskirts of the city. developer, 50 per cent share; In the structure. Egged, the bus cooperative, 35 Last year the money ran out Another expert bitterly, per cent; Solel Boneh, the and the banks refused to ad- criticized the excess commerHlstadruth contraction firm, vance more credit. All work cialization. He compared the IS per cent. Municipal came to a standstill. The 730,000 square feet of commerbuilding permit was granted municipality, which had cial space in the New York Ciin July, 19C8, with obligation to previously been only an ty Btis terminal, with the complete the structure within observer, became much con- 2,100,000 being provided in the three years. * cerned because conditions at Tel Aviv station. The project was dogged by the present long outgrown city More money will be_necded. difficulties from the outset. Ci- bus terminal are approaching ty Inspectors discovcred^that the catastrophic, the national The authorities now speak of the builders were putting in government Is concerned for permitting the completion of 400,000 square feet of space in the fate of the small investors, the "illegal" 400,000 square < Byl.L. Kenen The State Department was negative, not only excess of what was permitted, feet, in excess of the licensed UHort Not*: Th» Author, Editor Emerltut of lh» Hvtt feti here and abroad. because it feared Arab reaction but because, it and this work was stopped. space, and selling this area to • wtlconm qutltlont end commanto oboul th* Writ* him at WO National Pr*» Building. wd claimed, Israel did not need the money. Final- Activity slowed down because Proposal has now been help raise fresh capital. *ta»«rig«on.D.C 30043. Many years may yet elapse, . There were many glowing tributes to Sen. ly, after the demonstration of Congressional of shortages of building made that the Government naPaul H. Douglas of Illinois, who died last week. support, the Department estimated Israel's materials, then for lack of tionalize the project, for the and many tens of millions of Jabor, then because of sake of public welfare. dollars more may yet be But few recalled that Douglas was Israel's needs at $23 million. The legislation, after many ups and downs In- government-Imposed freezes Jerusalem is inclined to do so poured into the project before chief proponent in the Senate in winning the first U.S. grant of economic aid for Israel. And cluding across-the-board meat-axe cuts, finally on contraction. Finally came If it means taking over free the monster Is completed. And and clear all obljgations ex- the observer who said it Is a be was always Israel's staunch defender on the appropriated $65 million for Israel, virtually the Yom Kippur War. matching the amount voted to help the Arab In the meantime, costs kept cept those to the purchasers of Golem which will yet destroy Floor. ' mounting and the partners fell stores. This means the part- its creators could also be Between 1948 and 1950, Israel's 650,000 people refugees. Meanwhile, additional refugees poured Into out among themselves as to ners would lose everything "righthad absorbed 600,000 refugees and immigrants, including the survivors of Nazi concentration Israel from Iraq. Israel's policy was to accept camps, and many others from Arab countries all comers, including the aged and the sick. By where future security was most uncertain, and the end of 1951, Israel had some £60,000 people in makeshift huts and tents. State then some from other areas of discrimination. '.- Despite her tremendous economic burden, acknowledged Israel's urgent need and the We have been in the Air graciously.: Our family takes -Israel had not received any U.S. grant following fiscal year recommended a grant of ANOTHER VIEWPOINT $73 million. Force for 14 years. During this advantage of the many things There are a thousand economic aid, and early in 1951 she formally reThere was a dramatic showdown after the misconceptions, embarassing time we have observed Shab- these have to offer educaquested inclusion in the Mutual Security Program. A friendly Truman Administration was House voted for the principle that aid should statements, and inanities in - bat, the High Holy Days, and tionally, socially and spiritualsympathetic but was diffident because the not be extended to countries which maintained the Sept. 24 article, "Frled- all the other, holidays with iy. State Department claimed the Arab states economic warfare, such as boycotts, blockades mans: Affiliation Not For base lay groups and local Amid t h e u n s e t t l i n g would react negatively if Israel were first to and restrictions on navigation, against other Us." To even begin to deal civilian congregations from elements of military life, the recipients of our aid. with them would take more West Texas to Vietnam. Wo local community is for us a receive U,S. aid in the Middle East. The proThis was not opposed in the House. But Chair- space than the article itself. have had a brls for each son, stabilizer that binds us'within Arab lobby warned that the legislation would man J.S. Fulbright of the Senate Foreign Rela- Our main concern in writing one in Omaha, one in Indiana, our family and it with our lead to World War III. Accordingly, Israel's friends turned to Con- tions Committee was strongly opposed. His you Is to try to belay the pre- one in Virginia, and even one children. For us, to be a Jew gress to seek separate legislation. Douglas and committee ignored it and it was necessary to judices an article such as this at a remote base ih Turkey. means - to practice, to parWe have found In Omaha an' ticipate, and to contribute. . ' , is bound to provoke. This Sen. Robert A. Taft of Ohio were the two major introduce an amendmemt on the Senate Floor. jOnce again Douglas took the lead, joined by Jewish Community MUST especially wonderful opSenatorial sponsors of a bill to authorize a We hope that Mr. DeLand's grant of $150 million. They won the cospon- 'Sen. Kenneth B. Keating of New York, Thirty understand that this interview portunity to affiliate. The sorship of 34 of their colleagues — 19 Senators agreed, in 30 hours, to cosponsor. In the New Year edition of the drive from our home in sad and unfortunate article Democrats and 17 Republicans — with the help There was a furious debate in the Senate. But Jewish Press gives an ex- Bellevue is well worth what will not affect the warm feelof aides Frank McCulloch (Douglas) and Jack the amendment was approved, despite tremely biased view of Jews in we experience. The very ac- ings our civilian' friends hold Fulbright's bitter opposition, thanks largely to the Armed Forces. tive lay group at Offutt, the for the many truly apMartin (Taft). temple and synagogues, and preciative Jews at Offutt. We Originally, Israelis had contemplated a re- the support of Democratic Floor Leader Lynthe JCC have welcomed us quest of $100 million, but Taft insisted on $150 don B.Johnson. (Continued on Next Page) Douglas was often called the conscience of million becuase he anticipated cuts in commitSocial Stationery . the Senate. He lived up to a sensitive ethical tee. . Wedding Invitations Similar legislation was introduced in the code. On one occasion, when invited to address House by the two Floor leaders — John McCor- a pro-Israel demonstration in Madison Square mack and, Joseph Martin,, both of Garden, he hesitated because he questioned Massachusetts; 1G0 members endorsed the whether- an Illinois Senator should enter itgislaiiuft in a roiifiu robiii- -circulated by1 another stste to debate Americas foreign Representatives Emanuael Cellcr and Jacob policy. He decided to defer to his "ethics K". Javits oFNew .York and their aides Bess counselor' fora riiiirig: She was hivwife Eifti-1620 Barney 342-3144 ly, who voted in the affirmative. < Dick and Roy MIHenson. ' TUB JEBU8ALEM Q Pleas* airmail ma26 wed<s(0 month!) of Tti* JWUMIIRI PM< O V K M U WHMy. EndoMd it my Receptionist. . . Jody ehtck«monoy<xdnlorS12.SO. D Please firmaim* 52 weeto (aw year)* Designers. . . . Rick Carey EndoswiiBttS. '... ... • 32 David Scott Mali to: The Jeruulem Poll, 110 E»tl 591h 81r»»t, N.V., H.V. 10022 LynTyer PatDolen Ngmt • , ^ „_ ^ . 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By Geoffrey Wigoder . found itself in the combat zone and several ' • (Continued from inaccessible to us. tions, the "J", Jewish Mar- ! For Jews the world over, the shock of the Jews were killed. PreviousPage) We would welcome informa- , riage Encounter; and the ~ • are deeply grateful for all that tion from any individual hav- bachelors have been quite ac- year was the UN vote equating Zionism with Outrages the Omaha Jewish Communi- ing knowledge of events In tive in YAD. When assigned to racism. This was such arrant nonsense that the /The Iraquis perpetrated another excess in North Dakota of historical areas where the practice of thought that it could be adopted by the most 'their hanging of a Dutch Jew, concentration ty means to us." or_ot hnm»n Jn- _ JurtglEin it'ac lose-mujygiileHt prestigious jworld body left the feeling of camp survivor Alexander Aronson, a former Klelschmarin . terest. than in Omaha, these military. mankind gone mad (Abba Eban commented assistant to Albert Schweitzer, who had been Interested parties may con- Jews have organized and that if the Arabs proposed that the world was engaged in humanitarian work among the Bellevue.Neb. tact us by writing to one of the taught religious school classes flat, they would be guaranteed an automatic Kurds. After denying the execution of months, "THOUGHT PROVOKING majority In the UN in favour of the motion.) the Iraqis grudgingly returned the body to We must commend you for two chairmen listed balow: on base, obtained Bar Mltzvah The attack on Zionism In the General Holland. Another Jewish humanitarian: who Mrs. Ruth Landfield, 1700 lessons via tape recordings, . an extraordinary edition of the Assembly was echoed throughout the year in imet a tragic end was Dr. Melville Edelstein Jewish Press. The family is South 9th St., or Mrs. Toba and had kosher meat air other gatherings under UN auspices. ,who had slnglemindedly devoted himself to Geller, 417 Oakland Ave., freighted across half a contithe backbone of Judaism and Yet it was not an unmixed curse. It brought :work among black South Africans i n the Fargo, N.D. 58102. nent. your New Year's edition porThank you very much for We' want your readers to many Jews to- a serious consideration, some township of Soweto. When rioting erupted trayed this beautifully. There . whatever assistance you are know that all military Jews for. the first time, of the meaning and there, he was the first white victim. Is a great deal to .think about significance to them of Zionism. There were IntheUSA able to give us in this underare not uninvolyed in the comwith each article. Inside the US It was a busy year. Various munity and uncommitted to those who previously had paid only lip service • Of course, we are a bit bias- taking. • Mra.TobaGeller their heritage. To think other- but were now brought to the realization of the ' crises facing Israel activated US Jewry and in - ed about this edition because Fargo, N.D. wise would be an affront to nature and extent of their commitment. Jews the early part of the year Daniel Moynihan of the fine article about our those military Jews who have in many countries sought to prevent their Jolned.Senator Jackson .as a Jewish folk-hero. niece Stephani Klein I As the EXTREME EXAMPLE taken great efforts to main- governments.from acquiescing in the farce, The pro-Israel lobby swung into action to fight article showed, Stephi Is a with Mexico suffering for a time from a Jewish the UN resolution, to oppose planes for Egypt, We read with'interest your very special girl and has made' article in the Rosh Hashanah tain their Judaism. to combat- the whittling down of grants for Capt. and Mrs. Michael tourist boycott following its hostile vote. all of her family very proud of edition concerning the FriedArabInroads Israel. / N. Shapiro, Omaha her. Jews were also concerned at the growing , The race for the Presidential nominations man family from Offutt.- We Thank you for ajovely way recognise that your objective NOT REPRESENTATIVE Arab Inroads in the Western world and the brought out a flock of hopefuls whbjipoke a V , to start the New Year. I read with great suprise burgeoning Arab boycott, which all too often Jewish functions, donned yarmulkes, ate was to describe all kinds of • Mr. and Mrs. James families, but the selection of and considerable anger the ar- was tacitly accepted by governments as a fact ' bagels and published assurances of support for : .';"•; S.Silverman articles Implies that Jewish ticle about (he Friedman of economic life. US. Jewish organizations Israel. In the end the Jews of both parties Omaha military families do not prac- family in the Sept. 24th Issue. published Information on banks and companies swung behind the official candidates and in tice their faith while Jewish I do not know where your complying with the boycott, and the situation general were content that liberal trends were INFORMATION SOUGHT < Our research committee Is civilian families do. We take reporter got the ridiculous was similar In other countries. In England, uppermost In both platforms. Towards the end attempting to locate former ' exception to that implication. idea that they are at all Arab Inroads were vividly brought home by of the year came the Bicentennial celebrations The/Friedman family Is an representative of Jewish per- their purchase of the Dorchester Hotel, a which evoked enthusiastic Jewish parttcipaNorth Dakota .residents or their descendants in an effort extreme example, and Is not sonnel in the Armed Forces favorite resort of London's Jewish organiza- tlon, including the first-time blowing of the to obtain material for a for- typical of the Jewish military and their dependents. The tions and affluent Jews, as well as of the shofar inside the White House during a visit by thcoming book on the history' families found In the Omaha, , Frledmans are free to do as building housing the United Jewish Friendly rabbis of pioneer US communities. ' No Change In Russia ~ of the Jews of North Dakota. area. The Jewish military they wish with regard to the Society. , We feel that by placing notices families that we know, prac- practice of their religion, as is Inside the Arab world, main attention was on . There was little change In the situation of ' hi the Jewish press throughout tice a spectrum of observance every Jewish family, both in the fate of the'Jews In Lebanon. The communi- Russia's Jews. Dissenters and. potential the United States we will lie ranging from liberal Reform and out of the military en- ty had dwindled to a couple of thousand on the emigrants continued to suffer discrimination able to reach families who arc to traditional, bordering on vironment. eve of the Civil War and most of those have~ftow and even Imprisonment. Jewish cultural exno longer In touch,with those Orthodoxy. At some places, con- left the country or fled Beirut for the rural pression was suppressed. Worshippers outside who still live here and whose Military Jews are members . slderable time and effort must ar^as. Those who remained in the capital spent the Moscow synagogue were beaten up on Rosh (Continued on Page li) • addresses would otherwise be of the three major, congrega"(Continued on Pago 7) ' a grueling year: the area of the synagogue.

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Beth Israel OMAHA Synagogue's 25th Anniversary Celebration will open with a dinner honoring Harry Sidman. The dinner, to be held at tho fcynflaopue on Friday. Oct 22, at 6 p.m. will highlight the many years of service Sidman has given to the congregation

SERVICES: . SERVICES:SERVICES: Friday: 6:30 p.m. SUKKOT SUKKOT Participating In the proSaturday: Friday: 7:30 p.m. Friday: 8: IS p.m. C o n s e c r a t i o n o f ^ Morning service 9 a.m. , > gram will be Maurice KatzRabbi Kenneth Bromberg man, Joe Klrshenbaum, Dr. Mincha 6:30 p.m. will deliver the sermon. Can- Klndergarden and first grade Hascall Morris, Harry > tor Chaim Najman will con- students followed by Kiddush Sunday: 9 a.m. Monday through Thursday: Schnlman, Edwin Sidman, IntheSukkah. duct the musical service. Mrs. Frieda Veret and Beth 6:30 a.m. • ..."•. Saturday: Saturday: Israel President Leon WinMorning services 11 a.m. Morning Service 9:30 a .m. troub. Dinner prices are $7 50 followed by Kiddush in the Shaarit 10 a.m. DeeMoines for adults and $5 for children _ Sukkah. Miiicha Ma'ariv 6:45 p.m. Harry Sidman Reservations must be made In* Temple Sunday: advance at the Beth Israel ofB'NOTMITZVAH MorningService9:30a.m. , . H a n d y E i l e e n F r o s t , B'nal Jeshurun fice, 55M288. Weekdays: A special Shabbat service. . daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Mur- SERVICES: Services at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. ray Frost, will become Bat keynotlng the anniversary will Friday: SISTERHOOD follow at 8:30 p.m. on Friday. Mitzvah Saturday, Oct. 9. U Kabb3l3tShabbst6p.nl. Sisterhood invites all Beth a.m. Saturday morning services Offutt MABYMAGZAMIN El members, men and women will honor surviving members Cindy Seltchick, daughter of Graveside services were Air Base to attend a meeting pesented Mr. and Mrs. Seymour DesMolnes of the original synagogue held Sunday, Oct. 3 for Mary by the League of Women Seitchick wUl become Bat board. Co-charimen of the SERVICES: ' Children of Israel Magzamin, 60, at Golden HU1 Voters on Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. weekend anniversary obserServices are conducted in Dessert and coffee will be Mitzvah Saturday, Oct. 16,11 Cemetery. SERVICES: ' ' vance are Mrs. Shirley Ber• the Capehart Chapel on the served. For reservations call a.m. Survivors: husband, Ben; Saturday: man and Paul Crounse. first and third Friday of each Nancy Skid 498-0112 or Ann COUPLESCLUB' daughters, Mrs. Terrence Mlnyan 9 a.m. at Iowa month, 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Levinson 553-5539. The annual new member .Jewish Home. .(Franclne) McKeon, Dallas,' respectively. An Oneg ShabSabbath Oct. 22,8:15 p.m. will Sunday: 9 a.m. Mlnyan Texai, Mrs. Michael (Linda) Omahan, LJncolnite k bat follows the service. ~ be assisted by Couples Club . Schulman, Trenton, Mich., Mrs. Biber, secretary, 227Services are-conducted by m e m b e r s . Any couples Mrs. Marshall (J^udy) Turkel, To Wed in January Council Bluffs 8601. i. Col. Martin Victor. wishing to serve as hosts for .Atlanta, Ga.; sister, Belle OMAHA — The engageB'nal Israel the evening, and new couples Rlter, Chicago; brother, Eph m e n t of L a u r i e J a n e .Synagogue Open , SERVICES: who have not been contacted, DesMolnes Mogolov, Des Moines; five Simons to Bryan Allen grandchildren. ' may call Robyn Click—133 Mislo has been snsounced by BUDAPEST. (JTA) - One Saturday: 9 a.m. • iieieui israei 4 3 1 4 o r J u d y Sunday: 9a.m. ' the parents of the bride-elect, of t h e o l d e s t k n o w n LEOOSTRAVICH SERVICES: S-; Services conducted by Mr. Fleischmann—291-5475. ,< Dr. and Mrs. Milton Simons of synagogues, that In Sopron, Funeral services were held Omaha. Parents of the proFriday: 6p.m. MEN'S CLUB built in the. 13th Century has Sam Sacks. ' for Leo Ostravich, 98, at B'nal spective bridegroom are Mr... " -~ Temple Israel Men's Club Saturday: been restored and Is now open Abraham'Cemetery, Sunday, and Mrs. Henry M isle of LinMorning services 9:30 a.m. will hold its Breakfast with the to the public. The synagogue is Oct. 3. Omaha Afternoon services 5 p.m. coln. ;b. Rabbi Sunday, Oct. 10, at 10 located in the small village in Opening session of Shabbat '• Survivors: son, Philip; a.m. at Temple Israel. Miss Simons attended western Hungary. The ruins B'nal Jacob . daughters, Mrs. Sam Manvitz, Arizona State University at were discovered and idenspeaker will be Dr. School Mrs. Arthur Abrams, Mrs. AdasYashuron JoeGuest Tempo, where she was aftified in 1968 and reconstrucD. Seger and C. M. Nick Sunday: 8:30 a.m. followed by Robert Rlmmerman; nine filiated with Kappa Kappa tion work has been in progress Newman Visiting Professor of breakfast. SUKKOT grandchildren; .13 great Gamma Sorority. She Is curever since with the help of the SERVICES: Art History and Biblical Ar- Dally: 7a.m. grandchildren. rently a student at Nebraska Hungarian State Museum and Saturday: chaeology at University of Weslyan University In Linspecialized craftsmen. The Nebraska at Omaha and OSCARCGOLDNER Momlng services 8:45 a.m. synagogue consists of several Sunday: / Word has been received of coln. " . Director of the Lahav buildings: the actual houseoT Research Project. He will the death of former Omahan, The prospective bridegroom Morning Service: 8 a.m. prayer, a special hall for s p e a k on " L a t e s t Ar- SERVICES: Oscar C, Goldner. Longtime is a graduate of Northwestern women, a ritual bath and a chaeological Finds in Israel". .Omaha dentist, Goldner, age University <it Evanston, IlSUKKOT small hospital. The doors are Omaha 90, died Sept. 20 In Novato, linois and was a member of Lox, Bagels and Coffee will Friday: described as one of the best Calif. Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. . b e s e r v e d . Guests, are Kabbalat Shabbat 8 p.m. Dr. Sher Home examples of early Gothic art. welcome; $1.00 for each guest. Saturday: The couple is planning a Survivors: wife, Rose; The halls are panelled with SERVICES: Members free. January wedding. Morning Service 9 a.m. daughters, Dorothy, and wood and include lockers for Saturday: RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Sunday: Merlna; sons, -Leonard prayer books. The names of 9 a.m. Men of the communiSaturday, Oct. 9; Sunday, 9:00 a.m. PERSONALS Meyer, Julius; sister, Clara; the synagogue, founders are In- ty are invited to the Home to Oct. 10 12 grandchildren, II great scribed on the western wall. make a mlnyan. i Confirmation class-Tuesgrandchildren. MR. MAX SACKS . ,day, -Oct. 12, 4:30 p.m., wishes to take this Tcscher-Rabbl Brooks means of thanking his Hebrew classes.begin the rotative; ^/eek of Oct. 11. They will run SERVICES: Sher Home Board wondorful and host of devoted Monday through Thursday 4-5 Friday: 8 p.m. Friday, October 8, ttit p.m. ' frlonds for »hoir eon-: p . m . a n d 5 - 6 p . m. Rabbi Robert'Kaiser will Meeting Changed \ Friday, Octobfr 15, tM p.m. corn, cards, donations > Tesehw- Avl«ha! Pundak. conduct the service.' OMAHA - The Dr. Sher to charity, gifts and .'. Benediction for Kindling Sabbath Lights: Home Board of Directors other expressions of Meeting has been changed {heu8"''-1!fisss dying from Oct. 19 to Oct. 28~. It his hospitollzatlon the Borukh Atah Adonay Eloheinu Melekh Hootarn, will be a noon luncheon past few months. A speAsher Kideshanu Bemitzvotav Vetzivanu Lehadlik cial thank you to Robbl meeting at the Dr. Sher NerShelShobbat. Isaac Nadoff for hit Home. SERVICES: SUKKOT Friday: „ Mincba-Maeriv 6:30 p.m. Saturday Morning Service 8:45 a.m. Youth Services 10 a.m. Sunday: Morning Service 9 a.m. Weekdays: Morning Services 7 a.m. Evening Services 6:30 p.m. Cantor's Teacher's Aide Training Course Tuesday, 7:30 p.'m.

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Annual LOVE Banquet Planned for Oct. 13 OMAHA - LOVE, the League Offering Volunteers for the Elderly and the residents of the Dr. Philip Sher Home for the Aged are planning their Fifth Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet. The LOVE Banquet Is given in recognition and appreciation of service by volunteers to residents of the Dr. Philip Sner Home. The dinner will be held at the Jewish Community Center

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DES MOINES - Gary _Rubini president of the Jewish Welfare Federation, announced that the following responsibilities have been assigned to and accepted by the officers of the Federation who have been authorized to act on behalf of the president In these areas. Rubin noted that parr i)lcular focus in the next ^several months will be In finding a new director of the Federation. Fred Lorber, first vice

president, will be concerned with the budflet nrocesses of the Federation. Second Vice President Harold Pidgeon will deal with the Young Leadership programs, both the Israel tourism and Israel education fund, and the Jewish Welfare Federation Foundation. Tim Urban, vice president, w|U bead the planning conv mlttee which will analyze the Federation's priorities of programs and Its re-organlzation.

Ferman, Rubin Attend Quarterly DES ,MOINES - GaryRubin and Dr. Gerald S. Ferman attended the quarterly meeting of .the Council of 'Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds in New York SeptlfrM. Rubin Is associate chairman of the Small Cities Committee (cities with a Jewish population of 5,000 or less) as weU as in charge of developing small city programs at the General

Assembly of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds. He reported at the meeting on the experiences of Des Moines in Russian Jewish resettlement In the last several years. Dr. Ferman Is a member of the National Committee on Jewish Education and Culture and participated In,Its deliberations.'

Des Moines Agencies r^ommiinity : CommunitY Relations Commission

Vice President David Bear , WJUJ>e._ the chairman for the 1977 All-in-One campaign. Ronald Rabinovltz, treasurer, will be hi charge of financial operations, collections, Israel

tion. Mrs. Shirley Berg, secretary, will handle minutes of meetings and attendance stimulation.

Pidgeon Heads Delegation; Brown Will Present Paper Des Moines Bureau of Jewish Education. The panel will focus on the informal as well as the formal dimensions of "successful after 3 p.m." Jewish education. The General Assembly is the annual Conference of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds, the umbrella organization of the . Jewish Welfare Federation of The Conference will focus on (he United States and Canada. workshops, panels, and genera) meetings dealing with the contemporary issues of the Rosh Hashanah American Jewish Community Assembly Hekl such as; quality of Jewish By Rebecca Puroell e d u c a t i o n , Federation Synagogue relations, ConDES MOINES - - O n Sungress and the Middle East, day, Sejpt.-19, the first care for the aged, etc. In addi- assembly was held In the tion there will be several youth lounge of the Bureau of scholars In residence dnd a Jewish Education with three Shabbat experience, groups of third, fourth, and Milton'Brown, chairman, of fifth graders present. The the Bureau of Jewish Educa- students learned the song, tion, will present a paper at "L'shana Tova" while Geoff the General Assembly on the Brown accompanied them on state and techniques of Jewish the guitar. Ahuva Epstein, the Education developed-by the fifth grade teacher, told a' story about Rabbi Amnon, which is encompassed in the Jewish Life prayer "Netane-Tokeh" (one WASHINGTON-^ Declaring of the main prayers of the high that Jewish life must "cope holidays). with the reality" that political Thrqe of the fifth-grade freedoms are~Decoming "a students recited the blessings s h r i n k i n g m i n o r i t y " over the apples and honey. As throughout the world, David a -fitting, conclusion to the M, Blumberg, re-elected assembly., everyone returned president of B'nai B'rith, con- to their classes and feasted on cluded the organization's bien- apples and honey. nial convention with a call for. The students are also going "stubborn Jewish resistance" to be learning about anotheV to safeguard Jewish com- tradition of the high holidays munal rights. '.— the blowing of the Shofar. Blumberg* particularly ap- Ronald Rabinovltz Is planning pealed for "constantly closer to visit the classes as he does ties and common action" every year to talk about the. among Jewish communities in shofar and let the more adventhe Diaspora on Issues affec- turous students try to blow the jung: Soviet Jews and the shofar. security of Israel, to seek The Hebrew School is planWestern government In- ning to hold several more terventions against "the cabal assemblies "during the year. that Is exploiting political antl- They will be about the semiUsm at the United Na- holidays, the Sabbath, and' tions." items of current Interest. DES MOINES - Harold Pidgeon,' second vice president-of the Jewish Welfare Federation, has assumed responsibility of chairman of the Des Moines delegation to the General Assembly of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds which will' be held In Philadelphia, Nov. 10-14, at the Marrlot Hotel.

; . Continued from the New Year Jewish Press. . . _ Our,scholarln-resldenre program was continued with Use visit of Professor Gabriel Concn, of the History Department at Tel Aylv" ' University. Dr. William Wattcrs, a Methodist theologian, was especially effective with non-Jewish audiences during his ten-day tour of Iowa. A number of other speakers visited Des Molnes and surrounding areas through the Community Relations Commission coordinator. The Committee of Concern for World Jewry of the Community ; Relations Commission Is linking its efforts with other groups around the country in the struggle for the freedom of Soviet Jews: A member of our Committee,-Alan Koufer, attended the Brusscsl Conference of Soviet Jewry In February, 197G. A demonstration to bring attention to the plight of Soviet Jews as held in April, 197G, in Indianola and well-reported in the - media-. The Adopt-a-Famiiy program is being expanded and coordinated ' - with the Minnesota Action Committee for Soviet Jewry. A ceremony of remembrance was held during the Passover season in memory of the six million of our people who perished in the Holocaust. • •• The Committee of Concern has also participated In a nationwide _ . petition campaign to encourage monitoring of the Helsinki Agreements 'by the U.S. Congress. This coming year we are planning a Clergy --' Awareness Seminar on the topic of human rights in the Soviet Union to inform clergy through-out the Des Molnes area and to organize them for common action. , .The Community Relations Commission la especially concerned about maintaining public support for Israel wltfein America and with defending the basic right of Israel to continue to exist as a soverlgn nation against <t any third world and Arab propaganda campaign. An ongoing liaison Is being maintained with our congressional representatives to keep them Informed of our position. The telegram bank is being expanded so that It may be activated In support of Israel and Soviet Jewry. Contacts with the press arc being developed and we are encouragingmembwBof thenwdialoparticinatelnirjedialoiirsoflsrae!.. ' 'The Community Relations Commission is promoting travel to Israef - tnrougn cooperation witn National Conference of Christians and Jews Mission to Israel and with the Des Moines' Community "This year in ^ i Jerusalem Mission ." The high school exchange program will bring Israeli students into our high schools and youth groups to establish a DES MOINES - A Jewish personal contact with Des Molnes students.The Information Center has Press committee has been been expanded to fulfill the demand for background material and Informed to discuss the comformation requested by schools, church groups, labor unions, the pres.5, munication needs of the Des ~ businessmen and congressmen. A program to bring resource material * and Information on Israel and the Mideast situation to local high school Moines ; community. Des Moines' relationship With the teachers is being planned for the coming year. The challenges facing Israel, Soviet and World Jewry, and the Omaha Jewish Press (Des American-Jewish Community require that we present our case to the MoInelNews Section) will terpublic, the media, government officials, and grass roots organizations minate at the end of December.;; fc with much greater force and with a great deal more sophistication than - lever -before. It Is to meet these challerfgcsjn the coming yf?r that ! t e ' The Jewish Press commitCommunity Relations Commission has undertaken these projects. . tee, will develop recommenRosellndRablnowlu;

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dations for some mutually acceptable .communications «,," 1975-1976 has been an eventful and challenging year for the Iowa media for the community. 'Jewish Home. In my last, annual report to the Federation, I announced ~~ The committee is chaired by that the Home was embarking on some new programming for residents of Jim Wleder and includes the oar'tfbed skilled nursing facility and five retirement apartments and I following representatives from Federation agencies and - • - = • ' - - (Continued on Next Page)

the Des Molnes synagogues: Yale" Dramer (CRC), Elaine Steinger (JCC), Burt Routman(BJE), Sharen Koren (JFS), Anne Freidman(LIH), Kay Myers (TI), Alice Lande .(Beth El) and Charlotte Elmets (Temple).

DES MOINES - The education gap that exists between the? Jews of Western origin and those of Oriental communities i«f|p severe. While 55 per cent of the Jewish population of Israel ls>™* made up of Oriental Jews, only 12 per cent attend unlversitle»£-': and onlv 40. per «*pnt are enrolled in secondary schooL-With th^-^ tremendous Increase in immigration, especially from Jews o p ^ the Soviet Union, this.gap can only widen... and widen... until,j it becomes a chasm of ignorance. ' There are over 200,000 children of high school age In Israelj And there Is an acute shortage of educational facilities for them.J Established in 1964 to meet the critical shortage of com-4prehenslve and vocational high schools in Israel, the Israeli Education Fund provides thousands of high school age students! with the opportunity to become part of a creative, energetic and! dynamic nation. The Israel Education Fund helps to build thel framework within which a student can create his future .-.. a! future based upon knowledge and understanding. Since 1965, the Israel Education Fund has been responsible ' for the construction of 95 high schools and 140 other educational • and cultural facilities. Fully one-third of all the expenditures on j post-elementary school construction In Israel since 1965 has come from the Israel Education Fund. The minimum contribu- j tlon Is 1100,000-payable over periods up to five years. . These funds will provide children of culturally deprived j homes equal access to knowledge and career skills. More j schools are needed. We must not stop now ..: children don't i stop growing an.d searching...' Immigrants don't stop arriving i . . . a country doesn't stop growing... and the people must be j given the opportunity to advance. ] The building of high schools is but one part of an ongoing comprehensive program, to raise the level ol education and j decrease the well of Ignorance. Pre-klndergarten schools are \ necessary so that youngsters do not lose their early eagerness j for knowledge amid the harassed apathy of an underprivileged . home. The process of Integration must be started at an early age : to be effective. '

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Youth, community and cultural centers are heeded toj develop the creative.cnergy of young people. New avenues for] talent are opened and participation In communal life Is advene-;j ed. Public libraries provide access to information and informa-f tion Is the keystone to learning. Sports facilities are a necessary j and Important ingredient in the total educational process. ' S It Is our responsibility. Unless we do our part the people of | Israel will lack what they need: ' h i g h schools, pre-j kindergarten schools, youth, community, and cultural centers, public libraries and sports facilities. These are not luxuries. The: people of Israel need your help. V

Search Committee Formed DES M O I N E S - T h e following people have been appointed to a Federation Search Committee for the purpose of finding an executive director for - the Jewish Welfare Federation to take the place of Executive Director Dr. Gerald Ferman .who is leaving; Gary Rubin, Fred Lorber, Harold Pidgeon, Richard

Levitt/Helen Stein, Robert Mannhelmer, Don Brown,' Roscllnd Rablnowitz, Dorothy Hockenberg, Dorothy B u c k s b a u m , Marvin Pomerantz, Rabbi Barry Cytron. Mose Waldlnger, Morton Bookcy, Harlan Hockenberg, Burt Routman, Stan Richards, Steve Lande and Sid Rubin.'

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The appointment of Ray Kestenbaum as public relations director of HI AS was announced this week by Gaynor I. Jacobson, executive vice president of WAS, the world wide Jewish migration agency.

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Des Moines Agencies Report to Community Rogat whose professional ability has been demonstrated by his continued ability to cope with the many and varied problems emanating from am now pleased to update that report , Our medical committee, chaired by our first vice president, Dr. variations in the makeup of our resident population, i.e. the relationship - Albert Mlntzer, has established an ongoing medical care program for the between the number of full-pay and medicaid residents, the everchanglng and unpredictable regulations and policies of the national health care Home, which, I venture to say, Is second to none In our community. agencies, which Influence our Home, and the everpresent splraling costs Qualified physicians have been engaged to provide full regular medical &f health care. attention to our residents, hutfi in the Home, and during any periods of It is the present intent of the board of directors of the Iowa Jewish hospltalization. This attention Includes regular medical checkups for all Home to stay within the fiscal perimeters and guidelines indicated by the residents, as well as emergency treatment. OurmedlcalstaffaJsohaslheabUllytoransultwlUiallgfthcvarlflus . Federation and all of the: many loyal supportersIOItheHome. it has become quite apparent that the operation of a 42-bed skilled . specialities In the community to resolve any special medical problem. In nursing facility Is not the most economical; and we, of the Iowa Jewish addition, the doctors provide a focal ^gjirfjfer regular periodic staffing of each resident, so that the staff of the Home can better understand the Home, are indeed disappointed that a life center concept, which captured the imagination of many community leaders, will not apparently reach resident's particular problems and serve his or her needs. And finally, fruition in the foreseeable future. Probably no single group In the comthe doctors provide In-service training for our nursing staff, who must keep themselves abreast of all new medical techniques, procedures and munity was motivated more In this direction by the realization that the welfare of our aged and aging is of paramount Importance, both today medications. Assurance has been given to all residents and their families that no and in the future. The heartfelt thanks and appreciation of the Home medical programming of the Home will, at any time, interfere with the Board goes to all those who have supported the life center concept, individual preference tor any private physician, If the resident or his which Included (he Iowa Jewish Home. The Home has been a haven for the elderly and infirm of our State for family so desires. Another undertaking, yet In its Infancy, has been the development of many years, and will continue to serve the future needs of the community, because of the dedication and hard work of those too numerous to our social services, programming in the last 12 months. Since July of 1975, Milch Benus has Joined the staff of the Home at the new director of social mention here, who recognize the need to provide a viable place of •- rehabilitative services; and since ihat time, things have begun to happen residence for those who require the shelter and skilled care, which we take great pride in Offering. in this area. . . • It Is my firm conviction that the community is in agreement with our ' In addition to the regular social programming for almost all residents, which has been extended to include evenings and weekends, basic objectives and goals, as evidenced by the loyal support of so many Benus has proved to be an able coordinator with the other commissions friends and patrons, whose keen interest and concern is real and genuine. and agencies in our community in the furnishing of essential services • We hope that we shall always continue to merit this support, and are , both to and by'the new social worker; however, his eagerness and en- constantly striving to make the Home a better place for all who pass . / : thusiasm have been contagious, and the response of the staff and througn'lltportals. v Lawrence E. Myers residents has been gratifying. " Ai my administration reaches Its three-quarttr mark, I wish to again publicly thank all of the staff, the officers and board of (he Home, and the Federation and all of its constituent agencies, for the loyal support, which they have<eontinued to give to the Home. I urge each and every'member I n e x p e r i e n c e , overof the Federation to become better acquainted with the Home, its residents and staff, so that ail can share in the pride that wefee! for this confidence and fatigue proworthwhile endeavor. •','•• ; •.. ' . bably cause; most winter The board of the Home has pleged its continued striving for fiscal sporta accidents, according to responsibility in the operations of the Home, which, In this day and ag«, is fhe Nebraska Medical .placing increased pressures upon our capable executive director, Carl , Association,

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Omahans in the News Harry G. Mendelson, active Omaha resident. Is featured in the Sept./Oct. issue of the .'."Nebraska A l u m n u s " magazine as "A. Man of Many Words,"

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Dr. Morris Margolin Is, among the honorees at the annual recognition reception and banquet Oct. 15, for Nebraska Methodist Hospital. Dr. Margolin has served on the hospital staff for 25 years. Mrs. Marvin Kohll exhibited a Passover Seder table display at the Flaming Festival on Thursday, Sept. 23 at Peony Park ballroom/ The "Flaming Festival" is an annual affair presented by the Omaha Church Women United for- the Omaha Home for Girls. An array of various table displays and exhibits were shown. '

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Helen Reddy was guest of honor at a party hosted by the Opfel Fischer Advertising Agency In conjunction with her recent concert tour. Helen lives in Los Angeles with her husband and manager Jeff Waldenstein. Pictured with Helen are Steve Fischer and Pat Opfel of the agency. • representative to the National and Rose Katelman. Miss Katelman, who assumJewish Community Relations Advisory Council Commission ed her position Sept. l, was the of Individual Freedom and former director of the Community Services division of Jewish Security.* the Jewish Centers Association in Los Angeles, She - Feme Katelman has been previously worked at the _ appointed director of Person-. Milwaukee Jewish Communinel Services for Vhe Council of ty Center and In Omaha with JewTsiT Federations iCJF). the Federation oi Jewish SerShe is the daughter of Sidney vice. •

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aym Salomon wai a fervent patriot whose love of liberty and business acumen combined to make him the financial hero in the War of Independence. Born in Poland in 1740, he was forced to flee Ihat country in 1772, due to his fight for freedom, olortg with Pulaski and Kosciusko who became military heroes of the Revolution. Salomon prospered from the very start in America, doing business with wealthy loyalists whjjc joining the Sons of Liberty, a group of revolutionary patriots. He was twice arrested by the British but managed to escape execution • both times; finally fleeing to Philadelphia. Salomon's reputation for honesty and skill in trade, especially foreign, attracted Robert Morris, then Superintendent of Finance, who" called on him for help in raising money to wage the war, and later to save the emerging nation from financial collapse, Morris' djary indicates some 75 transactions were made by the two men Between August i7Si and April 1784. As President Calvin Coolidgc said of Haym

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Salomon: "He negotiated for Robert Morris all the loans raised in France'and Holland, pledged his personal faith and fortune for enormous amounts, and personally advanced large sums to such men as James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Baron Steuben, General St. Clair and many other patriot leaden who testified that without his aid they could not have carried on the cause." Salomon's place in history is memorialized by a 20-foot high statue standing at Wabash and Wacker in Chicago. Unveiled in 1941, the statue depicts three great Revolutionaries, George Washingtonjn the middle, flanked by Robert Morris and Haym Salomon. It is a telling tribute to the "Jewish-American patriot whose life was dedicated to his family, friends and country. •

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By Hairy G.Meodelson The very name of the Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol (BHH) Synagogue Immedltately releases In me a virtual flood of memories, for the BKH was, for years and years, the most intimate part of almost

tbere, in the first confirmation chanting of some of the finest class ever held In it, I was con- ffrwronlmj (cantors) of the firmed by a regularly- day? y Or the fhlf, employed rabbi, Rabbi Taxon. (collectors) for educational or l A photo of the confirmation charitable institutions, who cissa, including Ida Dolgofr ' would, on arriving in the city, (now Mrs. Ida Potash) hangs on my wall. There, too, I was a hit directly for the synagogue tsessfcsr sf ass tei^sfc of SSqa and sometime find either fashioning and coloring much which my father organized iiuspitfiiity'Of iouglfig in our .of my Intellectual, aesthetic and directed for the young home. How can I forget the Talmud and moral nature and temper- men and women. class at Shalos Seudos which ment, front childhood' to How can I forget the my father led and for which be almost middle age. countless drausbes, (ser- prepared the gefillte fish, the My father, Alav Haaholom, mons) of some of the most marinated herring, etc. for its' ordained rabbL from the gifted "PfgMlny (circuit or participants? world-famous Yeshiva, travelling preachers) the I was Immersed, submerged Slabodke, Kovma, profound Talmudist and Zionist activist, served as shames of the • BHH for ova three decades, — from 1907 when the synagogue was located in a ' modest business building on 13th and Pacific; 1911 when the new and Imposing edifice was built at 19th and Burt St., to almost the time when It was merged with B'nal Israel 25 - years ago. To write about BHH is to Indulge m a mast personal, sentimental Journey. There I helped my, father do the dsssisg-up nsrt> after tbs Sabbaths, holidays and, special occasions. There I Bar Mltzvab am? Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol, 19th and B u t

TheYear5736 m Retrospect ' (Continued from Page 5) gestures to their Jewish subjects including an Hashanah. Virulent anti-Jewish literature ' unprecedented visit by Queen Sophie to a ser-(including modernized versions of the Pro- , vice in the Madrid synagogue. The nomination tocols, of the Elders of Zlon) was still published ' of an ex-Naxi to head the Rotary Internatlon : on a large scale, was quashed after protests, many of Jewish > A monument was erected at Babi Yar — but ': origin, from different parts of the world. no specific mention was made of the tens of - Simon Welsenthal's continuing search for ex' thousands of Jews who had been massacred Nazis brought him Into a spat with Austria's , there. Emigration continued, although at a • Jewish chancellor, Bruno Krelsky. Italian : lower rate than previously, and almost half the Jews were concerned at Communist gains in . emigres went to destinations other than Israel. the elections while Australian Jews tended to : : The only Soviet Jew who left the country be pleased with their change of government without a permit was cosmonaut Boris Volunov and the ouster of the erratic Gough WhiUam. on Jiis second Journey into space in Soyuz 21. Some Jews left Rhodesia but the bulk held on . The one Jew in the Soviet hierarchy, Benjamin and began building a new synagogue In Dlmchltz, received a promotion to the post of Salisbury. First Deputy Premier. • . Four out of- the year's eleven Nobel Prize Relations with Christian bodies had their ups winners were Jews but this percentage was and downs during the year over Israeli Issues. easily surpassed in Harold Wilson's resignaVatican representatives subscribed to an anti- tion honors, criticism of which contained antiZionist resolution at a conference with Moslem Semitic undertones. One of the most valuable leaders In Tunis but sought to make amends by collections of rare Jewish manuscripts, the subsequent statements in Rome and : Sassoon collection, was put up for sale and Jerusalem. A similar tightrope act followed '] bought for Israel. . their support of an antl-Zlonlst resolution at the Golda Melr's autobiography became a Hablat conference In Vancouver. bestseller among Jews everywhere and we are, One of the most understanding ol Vatican promised a state, version, perhaps even a spokesmen, Monslgnor de Conlencon, head of m u s i c a l . , ..'.'•••': the Secretariat for Relations with Judaism who In general the mood of the Diaspora has mirat the beginning of the year had been the first rored the mood of Israel. Israel's low period — leading Vatican prelate to attend a Kol Nldre expressed, for example. In the West Bank wrvlce tn Rome — died (n the summer. On the— disturbances and the ftebln-Peres right - cast Protestant side, Dr. Paul Potter, secretary a shadow over Jews everywhere but its high general or the World council Churches, made a mark — the Entebbe operation — was a shot In downright statement condemning the UN antl- •the arm, especially In the Western countries Zlonlst resolution. . where the Jews could again bask in the InOtberLands*•; ' reflected admiration expressed by their nonElsewhere, Spanish royalty niade various Jewish neighbors.

and fascinated by all facets of synagogue life. How can I forget my tether and I preparing the Hoshanos and bringing them to the synagogue before Sukkot? Early in the morning before going to Central High School, I carried uw ETKKOG CON DEM LULAV, (the palm branch and the citron) to various member families so thst the male members of the family could nuke a bruchah over tbem before they went to work. I recall the names of many members of BHH whose children or even grandchildren to whom I taught Yiddish or Hebrew. The sermons or lectures, call them propaganda if you will, of some of the most powerful and stirring Zionist leaders of the 1910s, such as Sokolofl, Schmaryahu Levin, Rabbis Silver and Goldmann still ring in my ears. i

- Memories, memories sweet and sorrowful, inspiring and depressing t far too many to be recorded here. They serve as a. reminder of the sanctuary, the soil and the past from which one has emerged and from which one was enriched for the rest of his life.

Marylyn Hindi's illustrations add greatly to the" warmth of this new Sukkot story by David A. Adler.

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Children's Sukkot Story Presents Moral Precepts •n» Home an tbf Roof by Dnld Adler. Bonirp Ba**,KnrY<rt,N.y.ap,S9l9 ,

' Reviewed By Janls Fischer '•'I liked the party best, JuSt the kids and the zayde sharing the cookies and pop I", said five-year-old Jonathan when I read to him "The House on the Roof," a new Sukkot book by David A. Adler, Dedicated The seemingly simple story of a grandpa building and On a hill overlooking the Na- decorating his own Sulckah in tional Water Carrier, in the which to entertain1 his grandNazareth area, a Jewish Na- children is enhanced by tional Fund forest was realistic ink wash illustrations dedicated In memory of the by h i g h l y a c c l a i m e d late Professor Walter Clay children's book artist Marilyn Lowdermilk, assistant chief of Hirsch. the U.S. Soil Conservation Ser•Mlndy, my eight-year-old, vice, agricultural engineer and "Father of Israel's water grasped the subtle concepts of respecting the law and conplan". sideration, of others' rights/

The zayde becomes the hero figure when the nosy landlady of the old New York style tenement yells, at the old man for bringing In wooden crates, "Tags, stacks of discarded magazines; then hauls him Into court fortulldlng his "hut" ' (a lovely little sukkah) on her property. " * •* In a brief two "paragraphs the Jilstory of the holiday Is succinctly told and the considerate Judge creates a happy conclusion. "The House on the Roof" is an enchanting children's story especially appropriate near the holiday of Sukkot. It is also a good tale expressing a fine moral precept. The publishers recommend it for five through eight year olds, a correct judgement in my opinion. The book Is available at the JCC library.

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at-aras- Larry Widman, Marfundamental and'integral" element, a factor he said which ; By Ben Gallop USI, the Beth El Synagogue cy Noodell. The luncheon elecJewlahTeiegrapfeic Agency, lac. "gives an entirely different flavor to the group" and "changes youth group for 7th and 8th tion meeting was held Oct. 3, An experiment to create, within a synagogue environment, the format in significant ways." His report appeared in the cur- graders, has elected officers in the Youth Lounge at Beth extended family groups, which differ from the Havurah groups rent Issue of the United Synagogue Review, the official publica- for the' coming year: El. sponsored by a growing number of synagogues in that they in- tion of the United Synagogue of America, the association on Con-_ President- Jeffrey Gordman; The USIers are. invited to clude children and grandparents as well as parents, has proved servative congregations. Religious Vice President- Jay attend Sukkot services, Oct. 9, to be highly effective, according to the rabbi of one synagogue. Rabbi Elldns asserted that "many meaningful educational N a j m a n ; Social Vice during which they will par^ HSoui Peretz Eikins steeSsred thai the ronerimenl in his rsUgSous and social experiences", had developed from the two- President- Aaron Kaslow_ ticipate in the Torah readidgs. Beth El Synagogue in Rochester, N.Y. was developed from his and-a-half year-old experiment. He said "family tragedies have Recording" Secretary7 Naoiiif " Flense Coif DcvfcfeFrSdf experiences in observing the work of a Christian educator Dr. been shared, simchas celebrated together and some wonderful Mitchell; Corresponding visor, or Stan Mitchell, i Margaret Sawln, education minister of the city's First Baptist learning experiences have taken place." Secretary- Vicky 'Klein; (or, If Interestedtojoining this Church, has pioneered in initiating substitute extended families He asserted that the need for a new model of Jewish educa- Treasurer- Brent Meyer; Sgt.- youth group. in churches through which she has been able "to create mean- tion had grown out of the failure of traditional Jewish education ingful experiential learning." In church programs, these are and the impact of the "vastly more weighty" problems with calico "Family Clusters," he said. which the modern family, including the Jewish family, must Deciding to call the synagogue experiment Mishpacha cope. On the premise that "education about life (through Jewish' (family), he said the Mishpacha was similar in many ways to sources) and about family communication should find a natural the synagogue-sponsored Havurah "but it includes children as a base hi the synagogue environment," the first Beth El OMAHA — Sunday, Oct. not necessary for this Sunday, 10 b e g i n s t h e 2 7 t h I p.m. activity held at the Mishpacha group was started in January of 1974. He reported there are now two Mishpacha groups, adding year of Junior B'nai Ranch Bowl. Boys and girls that the synagogue also has 15 Havurah groups, with some B'rith bowling league. The who wish to participate must members of the Mishpacha groups also belonging to a Havurah.. bowling league is a phase of come to the Ranch Bowl on ' ' Eight family groups were chosen for the first Mishpacha. the Omaha B'nai B'rith Youth Oct. 10 to register. Preprogram and sponsored by the registration is unnecessary. I t e Jewish Way to Life, by Nathan A. Baragk. Middle VUlage, N.Y. . Two main criteria for selection of family units were that there Henry Monsky Lodge and the In addition to the banquet at had to be more than one child in each age category to provide Jonathan David Pubs, 1875.208p. An explanation of the various aspects of adequate peer companionship and thqt there should be a wide B'nai B'rith Men's Bowling the end of the bowling season Jewish living showing how they touch every Individual from birth to during which time winning death. range of ages represented, including grandparent figures, to Association. The league is open to boys teams and individuals receive Hie Walled Garden, by Cbaira Bermam. N.Y. Macmillan, 1974. Z72p. assure "a chronologically representative substitute extended The sage ofJewlsh family life and tradition. and girls age 9 .through eighth awards, there will be a family." i Aspects of Judaism, by Robert Cherooff. New York Ventage Press, He said it was found that, in most cases, families with young grade. Bowling experience' is Chanukah Tournament and • 1975. C3p. Chernoff's aim Is to explain many of the traditions, customs, Parent-child Tournament. children did not have grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins and rituals attached to Jewish life. • ' Another highlight will be In Rochester and that the grandparents fa the Mishpacha did not Talking about Divorce, by Earl A. Crollman. Boston, Beacon Press, presentation of a bowling ball have children and grandchildreniivlng in Rochester. Each 1973, Sip. In this sensitive dialogue between parent and child, Crollman , to the bowler with the most member of Mishpacha "filled a gap missing in the lives of. otter shows how to relate the Inevitability of a divorce or separation without improved average. group members," he stated. damaging the child's psyche or his/her love for both parents. In organizing the Mishpacha, Rabbi Elkin reported, the goal Our Family; by Shay Hlcgcr. N.Y. Lotbrop, Lee and Shepard Co., The pledge class of Sigma • Ida Sacks and Harold 1972.64p. A family portrait using sketches and photographs of sculptures was to have members together enjoy events "centering around Alpha Mu Fraternity at UNL Bloom, League counselors, : of the eminent sculptor. Shay Rieger. the holidays and life cycle milestones" and to "reduce the in- lor 1976-77 includes: David urge parents of bowlers to parA Treasure-Trove of American Jewish Humor, by Henry D. Spaldlng. cidence of loneliness, Isolation and the 'sense of loneliness.'" Daporte, Steve Siref, Eddy ticipate in the program by - Middle Village, N.Y. Jonathan David Publishers. Inc., 1876.42Sp. Thirtyand thus "fill a great emotional and psychic as well as religious Burstyn, Brett Chudacoff, Al helping keep score on Sunfour chapters on such topics as Yiddishe mamai and papas, schnooks, need for our members." HandJeman, Jim Pollack, days. Further information show business, marriage and divorce, and religion. concerning (he league may be The initial agreement ofthc eight family units was to attend Americans of Jewish Descent, by Malcolm Stern," coinp.'Cincinnati, (Gary Cohen, David Gerber obtained by calling Mrs. Sacks 10 weekly gatherings on Sunday afternoons from 5 p.m. to 7:30 ' and Al Wagner. Ktav, 1971.307p. A prime source of historical material and a model of '81558-1902. p.m. The afternoons consisted of both recreational and'educameticulous research, which includes basic biographical data on 372 families and their descendants — more than 25,000 Individuals —who settional activities. A dairy dinner provided the vehicle for the The UNO-Crelghton B'nai tled In America between 1654 and 1840. ' - • reciting of the blessings over bread and the after meal blessings. B'rith HUlel Is organizing a Nothing But the Best, by. Leslie Tonner. N.Y. Coward, HcCano and The fellowship feeling was enhanced by the singing of Israeli new schedule of activities. If Geogbegan, 1975.19lp. The author puts the "Jewish American Princess" songs. interested in any of the followInto proper prospective. • • ; .'.••-... The rabbi commented that "one of the priceless values" of ing activities, send your Charles A. Monasee, PresiFamily Feeling, by Helen Ygles>as. Dial Press, 1978.309p. The God- .. the experiment was having "children age four to grandparents responses to Rabbi Jonathan dent of the American Comdard family Journey from old-world rituals to the myth of the new, from in their 70's all engage in this fairiily educational experience, Rosenbaum, JCC, 333 So.munity - Stores Corporation the slum section of Brooklyn to the penthouses of Fifth Avenue, to the coneach on his own level." 132nd, Omaha, Nebr. 68154. To and operator of Hinky Dinky dominiums of Florida and California, and the hidden world of "family He asserted that the Jewish education which takes place, be included on the mailing list Supermarkets, has been namfeeling" survives. both formally and informally, at Mishpacha gatherings, "can be send your name, address, zip ed Executive Vice President An American Family in Moscow, by Leona Schecter.. Boston, Little "Brown and Co., 1973.410p. An exceptional family story that represents far more influential than that which occurs in the classroom of ' code, and phone number. If of' the Cuilum Companies, one,of the most revealing and informative books yet written about coo- • the religious school, which has so often turned off young people there are any questions, call Inc., a Dallas based grocery 'temporary Soviet society and life In Moscow. ' . to meaningful Judaism." He emphasized, however, that the Rabbi Rosenbaum at 334-8200. chain., Mishpacha is not meant to replace standard religious education : The Jewish Family: A Survey and Annotated Bibliography, by BenPossible activities Include: jamin Schlessinger. Canada, University of Toronto Press, 1971. 175p.- "but it can supplement both the content and motivational level Ice skating, swimming, bowlKarl Luefschuetz has been Essays In Jewish family development as well as a complete professional of classroom education." ' - - . " . . Ing, Israel day on campus, : bibliography of the Jewish family. The Mishpacha members decided to continue meeting on a guest speakers, Shabbat appointed Merchandise once-a-month basis after the initial 10-week period. Rabbi Elkin weekend, snow skiing, night at Manager of the Home Furadded that "we have now been meeting regularly for 18 months the playhouse, roller skating,, nishings division of the New Villages Bothtndby... . and continue to grow closer and closer." Mishpacha II decided sledding, volleyball, HUlel ex- Richman Gordman stores, acWASPS, TERMITES, A new settlement--Samar after its successful initial 10-week commitment to meet twice a . change weekend, basketball cording ,to-J)an Gordman, president.' — is being added to.the string month, ANTS, ROACHES? .••".""• games, hayrack ride, popcorn of successful villages dotting Phont Professionals. -• Among the "meaningful experiences" growing out of the ex- party, dancing (Israeliv the Arava desert. Preparation periment, Rabbi Elklns cited Shabbat dinners for which modern), theater party, soc341-0088 Hitit Early of infrastructure by themembers baked their own Challah. Mishpacha II had a camping cer, night at the symphony, , Cancer is most curable when its caught, early, and treated Jewish National fund was weekend "during the Shabbat, their Judaism, the beauty of football games, hiking, promptly. The American Canbegun In February. nature and learning to relate effectively were combined in a cultural weekend campout. cer Society -urges everyone to The newesfsettlemcnt In the moving weekend experience." Other, suggestions a r e have an annual checkup even' when feeling great. northern Negev is Ashalim, welcome!• the first new_settlement In this area in the1st 24 years, since the establishment of Kibbutz SdeBoker

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