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Octobers'. 1970
Older Adults Will Receive Sukkot Treats\
WoridMews Briefs Yiddish to live
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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SUNDAT. OCTOBER I t Temple Israel Men's Club meeting, 10a.m. JCC Opens, 7 p.m. "The Women" film. JCC, 7 30 p.m. -Temple Israel Couples Club Sukkon Funfest Beth El Sukkot Luncheon' --
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TUESDAY. OCTOBER 12 JC Otdtimer's. JCC, 10.30 o.m, Befhitrael Sislerftood, Dr. Sher Home SuVkot Party. I p.m. Beth El Sisterhood, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 11 '. Coffee with Rabb) Brooks. Temple Israel, 10 o.m, «• IOVE Volunteer Recognition Banquet, 6-30 p.m. ' Sukkot Celebrallon for 7lh S Blh graders, JCC, 7:15 p.m. B'nar B'rith Breadbreakon, Ranch Bowl, 12 noon THURSDAY. OCTOBER 14 JCC Walk-In. Drop-in Outreach Site, Beth El, 10a.m. = . - -fiCJWfcccrf s i s s i e s . 12:45 F-TT. BVioi B'rilh Women, ICC. 7:30 p.m. Beth El Kinnus mooting, 7:30 p.m.
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