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Daoud Release Condemned; :': Outraged Groups Respond Bitterly
SAVING D^MOINES,
COUNCIL BLUFFS. LINCOLN, OMAHA
Vol. LVt No, 10
Omaha. Neb.. Frl.. January 21,1977
197* Women -i Philanthropies
'New Young Woman Attracted to 'New'Women's Division Campaign OMAHA — Women's Division, Omaha Jewish Phllan-. throptes has been around a long time, as have women's divisions in most Jewish communities. The news Is the new spirit, especially among young women, being brought to Jewish identification and a new consciousness about the Importance of women in Philanthropies campaigns as In all other aspects of current life. , One national campaign woman said, "I see it almost as b.Women's Lib Issue women (used to) work in an auxiliary capacity — .. alongside men. Women prove far more effective when they workon their own." . . Marlene Hechtman and Mickey Sturm, co-chairmen , for^ihe, IVTt OmahaWomen's
Inside Beth El plans special Seder, Paga 2 . . . On the same Page, JCC Winter Festival attracts Urge crowd. Underground art thow publicizes plight of Soviet Jews, P l g e 3 . . . Black Southern newspaper calls for fairer treatment for Israel, Pdge 4 . . . Women ready Philanthropies skit. Page 5 , . . Center Scene, Page* 7 and 8 ..-. Costa Mean exchange student enjoys visit to Omaha, Page 9 . . . The In Depth series resumes with a look at a Jewish Community Center Youth Department, Page 10 . . . DesMolnes news, Page 12.
OMAHA — Cries of outrage have resounded throughout the free world in response to the release by France last week of PLO terrorist *Abu Daoud. Arrested while In France for the funeral of another Palestinian terorist, Abu Daoud was being held by the French government while the'Israeli and West German governments prepared formal extradition requests. Daoud is., suspected of the planning and execution of the 1972 M u n i c h O l y m p i c massacre in which it Israeli atheletes were murdered. France released Daoud on a "legal technicality", ac-
Widows and children of the Israeli athletes slain at the 1972 Munich Olympics wear pictures of the victims and bold placards outside the French Embassy in Tel Aviv during a protest against France's release of Abu Daoud, the Palestinian leader suspected of masterminding the c o r d i n g the J e w i s h massacre. Israeli foreign Minister Ylgal Alton denounc^Telegraphic agency, which ed the release as '.'a shameful surrender" and recalled ''quoted a French communique his ambassador from Paris. "that the actions cited had been, had been committed outside Israel by persons not having Israeli nationality and at a time when French law did not authorize the persecution In (Continued on Page 2)
Young Leaders workers and division chairmen preparing the nearly 900 Invitations that were sent to all Jewish Women age 30 and under Inviting them to a special event, Jan. 27. are seated from left, Susan Paley, Carol Lowe. Barbara LeviUui, Rocky Lewis, Arlene Goodman. Division Philanthropies campaign, are delighted that so many young Omaha Jewish women are also part of this new spirit. "I've met so many young, eager, "energetic woman who want to get Involved with Philanthropies," says Marlene. "Mickey and I have planned a special afternoon and evening for this group, age 30 and under, with a program we hope will appeal to them and be stimulating for them." The special event Is "coffee and conversation" at the home of Deenie Meyerson, 9859 Harney Parkway, So. on Jan. 27, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Invitations have been sent to all Omaha Jewish women In this age group, but since the list Is new, some ommlsslons may have occurred. If we missed you, says
Peres Will Run
JERUSALEM, ( J T A ) . Defense Minister Shimon Peres formally announced that he would challenge Premier Yitzhak Rabin for Mickey, please call the leadership of the Labor Party Federation office and please and the ofilce of Prime! cornel Both chairmen stress Minister. Peres, who made his the importance of this new Jong expected, announcement groftp^^caijlejl. " Y o u n g in the course of a television InLeaders,"' the pleasant after-- terview, recelv^dy^n: en-. noon and evening planned, thuslastlc verbal' patnoh-theand the (act that no one will. back from former Foreign want to miss out! Minister Abba Eban who has "As far we know," says Indicated he too Intends to Marlene, "these events are declare his candidacy for the the first ones designed to at- Premiership. Peres' antract the young group of nouncement was in a low key. Jewish women all to one place He carefully avoided attackat one time — it's a unique ing Rabin and while he apchance for us all to get peared fully confident that he together, learn together, and would win the backing of his find out what Philanthropies Is party, he seemed to be leaving really all about. Smart, his options open should Rabin educated and aware women emerge victorious. He said he today really want to know would agree in principle to what is going on in their serve In another Rabin community." Cabinet and stressed the funcMickey adds: "One of the tions of Premier and Defense new things In this campaign is Minister should remain (Continued on Page 2) separated.
Omaha Joins Protest Editor's Note: The following statement was released by Steven Luttbeg, chairman of the CRC-ADL executive committee.
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OMAHA - Steven Luttbeg, chairman of JCRC-ADL committee said that "we, along with all civilized people, were shocked and outraged by the calloused and precipitous release of PLO terrorist Abu Daoud by a French court and with the obvious acquiesence of the French government. "It Is interesting to note that the French government, In refusing to honor Israel's request for extradition under a Franco-Israeli treaty, not only exhibited cynical disregard for International law and morality, but also made a mockery of France's recent signing ol the AntiTerrorism Treaty adopted by the Councils of Europe in its support.for the development of a treaty against the taking 'oflmwges approved recently by the General Assembly of »U.W:
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no Justification for France's decision to submit the case to any tribunal. The arrest should have been 1 automatic and legal proceedings ought only to have been held in connection with the formal request for extradition that was to have been submitted at a later stage. The breaches of France of international law will only serve to encourage International terrorists who will, from now on, be aware that a legal precedent exists making it possible for murderers to find assylum on French soil under the cloak of legal proceedings." Luttbeg urges, that the following actions.be taken: write or telegraph the French ambassador In Washington, and or the French President expressing your sentiments. Monsieur Jacques or Kosclusko-Morlzet , President of France Embassy of France ValleryGiscardD'Estalng 2535 Bellmont Road Republic of France Washington, D.C. Paris, France
UNO Russian Tour Wins Workers for Soviet Jewry because her (Ally's) grand-' \Golsteln, chairman of the ^By Judith Marburg parents used to live near OMAHA "• ^"On uec, -a, Oniafcs Committee for Soviet Moscow. Mrs. Kornfeld did 1976, 192 persons from the Jewry/contacted each of Ihe not know about any of Ally's ' Omaha area departed fora 10- other Jews going.' family but she did tell her of Of all of them she asked day tour of the SovieMJrilon. some Soviet Jews whom she Included in the group were U . "will you help by taking things 1 could visit. for the refusniks and will you ' Shirley Goldstein, who was .The tour was sponsored by visit them?'' To the first quesalso at the seminar, overheard thn University of Nebraska aU• lion Shirley received Imthis conversat ' Omaha and -was billed as a mediate yes answers. Ally to her home to meet some The second question was "Russian Winter Festival" other people and talk about highlighting the cultural and' more difficult. Visiting Soviet Soviet Jews. educational aspects of the Jews In their homes seemed to "To be honest, 1 did not them rather a risky business Soviet Union. . know what I was getting into . Tferee cities were on the and most were not sure they when 1 went to Shirley's," Ally Itinerary, Lenlngard, Tallin wanted to "get Involved." 'comments. "1 did not even One who was willing to "get and Moscow, and for most of know who she is." But Ally (Jhe UNO group, the tour was a Involved from the beginning Is Ijstened and learned, talked successful and enlightening Ally Milder, daughter of and, read, and gradually look at Soviet culture today. Julian and Frances ,MI!der. became aware of a situation of ; For the 11 Jewish members of Ally, a senior at UNO, heard. which she had not previously the group, and one non-Jew, it : Lydia, Kornfeld speak at a was much, much more. •; UNO ; seminar and asked Anatole Sharonsky serves as interpreter for members of the known. So, by the time Ally Milder Before - leaving for. her Lydia, If she might know of UNO group who visited an apartment during one of the weekly to Russia she had a bet•fourth trip to Russia, Shirley some relatives of, Ally's, seminars which refusniks hold to keep themselves Informed. v
ter understanding of the problem and a list of names of Soviet refusniks to visit, plus clothing and other Items to - disburse. For most of the group it was not until they arrived in the Soviet Jews that they became truly committed to the cause nf Soviet Jewry. Siizy and Chuck Peebler and their two sons were also on the UNO trip. They too had agreed to buy and carry clothing and other material goods for the , Soviet Jews but had not planned any. visits. "Once we were there," Suzy reports, "we felt we wanted to dp more. If we ever return, I think we would want.to do much more; visit more people, take more things." • v Joe and Miriam Soshnlk • (Continued on Page 3)