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By Judith Marburg OMAHA - "We need the example of women like Lena Grossman," Israel Bond Dinner Chairman Frederick S. Katzman .exclaimed to the over 300 guests who braved falling snow and Icy roads to . honor her at the Israel Bond dinner on Sunday, Dec. 5.
Information Coffee to Present of Israel, presented Mrs. Grossman with the Eleanor Details of Federation Israel Mission Award Roosevelt Humanitarian in recognition of her OMAHA—Many people who go to Israel return with the exhilarating feeling of love for the country and an awareness of being- Jewish they never thought possible.""
It's not uncommon for people to wear a Star of David for the first time and to talk for months about the intense feelings that being in Israel aroused in them. Most say their stay in Israel changed their lives. A trip to Israel Is being offered by the Omaha Jewish Federation, in conjunction with United Jewish Appeal, for 10 days, Jan. 16-26. The UJA sponsored trips arc geared especially as "study missions," experience's with the people, government ofOctal* manufacturing centers, and settlement towns, which tourists usually do not sec on regular. visits. The unique point of view of these trips makes a repeat visit for people who nave been to Israel therefore not a repeat exv perience. Louis B. Solomon, Federation director, will present an information evening Monday, Dec 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center for everyone Interested In knowing more about the January trip. He will discuss the Itinerary, special events on the trip, and tips for travel in Israel. Coffee will be served,' The cost of the trip is $1049 from New York and Includes three meals a day and accomodations in deluxe hotels. •• Harlan Noddle, chairman for the trip, will also be present at the information ses-
continuing contributions to Israel and her causes. "We should not live In a fool's paradise while we are surrounded by enemies," Mrs. Bellin told the assemblage. "We must be ready for any eventuality." Mrs. Bellin reminded the dinner guests that there are many countries which do not permit the sale of Israel bonds. Referring to the UN vote equating Zionism with racism, Mrs. Beilln said we must "fight It with Zionism Itself." The warmth and goodness of Lena Grossman shone like a beacon as she graciously accepted the award with a simple but effective thank you speech. Scrolls of honor signed by each person in attendance and by the officers of every organization to which she ,belongs were presented,by a patron host from each tante.. they! were'called forward by Tom -Fellman, who with his wife Darlynn,•' chaired the corps of patron hosts. ' The Western WaU of the Temple (Wailing Wall) Is one of the Over $350,000 was invested most sacred Jewish sites in the Holy Land. The Jews were cut In Jhe State of Israel that evenoff from the Old City for the past 20 years and its return to the ing spearheaded by the purbossom of Israel has resulted in a world-wide rejoicing among chase of $100,000 in Israel Jews. Tradition dates the Wall back to Solomon's Temple and it Bonds by the Milton and Corserves as a physical link in the chain connecting Jews to their tone Livingston Foundation sacred land. A visit to the Western Wall Is a highlight of any trip announced by Stanley to Israel• • • • " — * • : :.-•• Slosburg and Beth E l Synagogue's $35,000 purchase' sion. He stresses that on this to participate in this study announced by B a r t o n i mission visitors will, be able to tour, he says. The Omaha Greenberg. The dinner opened with a talk directly to top Israeli of- group will Join a group from ficials and learn about the the Kansas City Jewish toast to the people and Presii dent of Israel offered by Mrs. Israeli economic, political and Federation. For more Information, at- Morris C. Fellman and atoast, military situation, in addition to enjoying the country'and tend tlje Dec. 20 Information by Senator-elect Edward spending free time as one evening, or cajl Harlan Nod- Zorinsky, to the United States, dle, 391-1616, or Lou Solomon, the President and {he desires. President-elect, These were Only 4 Omahans will be able 3 3 4 - 8 2 0 0 . ,«•• v
Lena Grossman accepts one of the signed certificates which will be included In a leather bound book of mementos of the Israel Bond dinner at which she was honored. (JP Photo) followed by the . singing of Hatikvah and The Star Spangled Banner led by Julia Governor James J. Exon, unable to be at the dinner, sent Lt. Governor Gerald Whelan
to represent Nebraska and bring greetings from Nebraska to the State of Israel. "Nebraska/' said Lt. Gov. Whelan, "should beproad of electing Edward Zorinsky to ' (Continued on Page 2)
Lincoln F-ederation Invites Dr. Sidorsky As Resident Scholar
.-LINCOLN - Dr. David Sidorsky of Columbia University will be scholar-lnresldence for the Lincoln Federation winter teach-in to be held on Dec. 24,' 25 and 26, It was-announced this week by Harry. Allen, Lincoln Federation cultural chairman.Professor Sidorsky has taught at Columbia since 1959, Dutch Say No Is author of the widely heraldAMSTERDAM. (JTA) - A issue reamlns unchanged," he ed book, "The Future of the American Jewish Communispokesman Jor the Dutch said. Compiled from Jiwlth P m i Ntwt Sarvlctf. N e t h e r l a n d s F o r e i g n ty", has served as a consulForeign Ministry, reacting to Direct airline service between Israel and Mexico has begun reports that ollowing the Minister Max Van Der Stoel tant to the American Jewish ,, , The 4th World Congress of Engineers and Architects will be opening of a Palestine Libera- some time ago, replying to a committee, is a member of the held in Tel Avly in D e c . . . . The American Federation of Jewish tion Organlzat on pfflce In parliamentary question, board of directors of the Infighter* j Camp inmates and Nazi victims will'hold its first an- Brussels, the PLO would stated that the Dutch govern- stitute for Jewish Life, and is a nual dinner In Dec. at the Waldorf Astoria. shortly also open an office in ment will not allow the PLO In member of the edjtorlal board Nobel'prizc winner, Saul Bellow has accepted a leaching post The Neiberimius, smu thm in) The Nethirlar.di ss long ss S».. ol Mtdgrtsss magazine. He at Brandeis University.,. The Union of American Hebrew Con- such request, had been made organization does not has lectured widely at both gregations' department of Intcr-rellglous Affairs has received a by the PLO. the standpoint of recognize the right of Israelite Jewish and general audiences across the nation. 25,000 grant to conduct a scries of research programs on "The the Dutch'government on this exist. Dr Sidorsky will conduct reality of the American Religious experience" , . . A national three sessions in conjunction SGsfersscs &t gsrcstclsgy hss been organtefd for rabbis, physlwith religious services at Condans and specialists to help develop programs for retired older gregations B'nai Jeshurun adults,.. ADL's American Democratic Legacy award went to and Tiffereth Israel. On Fri, novelist Saul Bellow. day evening, Dec. 24, Professor Sidorsky will lecture at Slmcha Dinltz, Israel's ambassador to the U.S. has predicted B'nal Jeshurun on the topic, that the Carter Administration wlll'seek to achieve an overall "The Future of the American settlement in the Middle East.. .Enrollment In Jewish elemenJewish community". On tary and secondary schools In the U.S. declined 11 per cent-from Saturday, following Shabbat 1971 to 1075.. -A new large day care center In Carmlel, Israel services and luncheon at Tifwill accommodate about 100 children from age six months to fereth Israel he will discuss three years. ; .
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:, Dr.DavidSidorsky "Judiasm and the Revolution of Modernity". On Sunday laoraiflg, D?c. 26, following regular shachrit services and breakfast at Tifereth Israel, he will lecture on "Israel and' the Arab States - Avoiding the Fifth Round." The respective congregation sisterhoods will cater the events. This Is the second annual education week-end sponsored by the Lincoln FederatlonT Last years^ inagural with Rabbi Eugene" Borowltz is scholar hi residence attracted some 300 persons..AU event? a.r£r open to everyone wlthoiitcharge.