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XJNCIL BLUFFS. LINCOLN, OMAHA Omaha. Neb.. Frl.. March 4.1977
On The Inside j Purlm customs are discussed in the Jewish Quiz Box, Page 2 . . . Kenen reviews new book by Alvln Rosenfeld, Page 4 ..*. Language'is the subject of David Sehwartz's essay, P a g e s — O n the same page, candelabra shows progress of 1977 Philanthropies campaign . . . Council Bluffs firm works with Israelis, Page 6 . . . Revjewer talks about new book on Soviet Jews, Page 7 . . . Composer Salamone Rossi's music will be presented at Beth El, Page 8 . . .Center Scene appears on Pages 9 and 1 0 . . . Planned stadium in Jerusalem causes dissention, Page 12 . . . Purlm celebrations planned, Page U . . . Des Molnes rabbi answers criticism, Page 1 4 , . . . Des Molnes news, Page IS.
Love and Marriage
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Sam Fried
Men's Division Opens 1977 Telethon Sunday OMAHA - "We are trying ' J e w i s h community will to reach people who-are In- open hearts and checkbooks to terested in Jewish survival," make this 1977 Men's Telethon says Al Crounse, co-chairman campaign the most successful with Sam Fried of the Men's ever. Telethon Division of the 1077 Philanthropies campaign. The Men's Telethon will take place on Sunday mornings, March 6 and 13, 9:30 a.m.'noon, and Monday through Thursday evenings, 7-' •Jfc30 pint. Board and committee members of the various departments of the Jewish Federation as well as volunteers from the community will be manning the telephones at the Jewish Com-' munity Center In an effort to reach over 900 prospects.
basemeht uithe new and luxurious/ Hechal-Hanes ( P a l a c e of M i r a c l e ) Synagogue here has been transformed Into a lovely discotheque replete with dim lights, comfortable arm chairs and the latest dance records. "Our goal for this year's There Is even a bar protelethon is $59,000. This is an viding soft drinks and Important division In the snacks. The Jewish comPhilanthropies campaign as munity decided to utilize we will attempt to contact the synagogue facilities both old and new prospective which, except for the contributors,'' Fried explains. holidays, was not used. _ The feeling was that by ' Crounse notes "Wei will be opening a discotheque calling people with the idea of which Would also-function getting them to Increase their as a social club, young pledges. We are looking (or a Jewish boys and girls substantial increase. The would have a place to meet, - money is greatly needed for fall in love and marry. Approjects both here In Omaha parently it worked. Several and In Israel." young people who met at Both men stress that they the discotheque are about hope the men of the Omaha to get married.
United Way Elects Monasee OMAHA - Charles A. Monasee, president of Hinky Dinky Supermarkets, has been elected president of The United Way of the Midlands. Monasee Is a director Of 4hoOmaha National Bank, Cullum Companies, Boys' Club of Omaha and Boys Town, and is a trustee of Brownell Talbot School, Temple Israel and Nebraska Methodist Hospital.
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By Joseph Polakoff WASHINGTON, <JTA) Secretary of State Cyrus Vance asked Congress to delay action on three bills aimed at the Arab boycott until the Administration and Congress can work .out new legislation or suggest amendments to the existing bills. Appearing at the Senate Banking subcommitee on International finance's third and last hearing on the bills, Vance said he agreed in principle with the three bills. But he asked the subcommittee to delay action on them until this week's meeting between the Anti-Defamation, league of B'nai B'rith and The Business Roundtable, a group of leading American business executives. Vance also propose' having the Administration's experts work with the subcommitee's staff to "formulate new legislation on which we can agree." But Sen. William Proxmlre XD.WuO, chairman of the full Banking Committee, em-, pbaslzed the subcommittee will write the legislation beginning March 17 as scheduled. He said that the
March 10 is Final Date Foi Beber Fund Grant^ OMAHA V- The Trustees of the David E.feber_Fjurid^ have announcedfliat thefinal due date for scholarship A d loan applications will be March 10T ' j Application for all categories of students, are still available through the Department of Jewish Education of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, 333, So. 132 St. Omaha, Ne. 68154 (334-8200). ~ , All eligible students, whether pursuing studies In Jewish'^ or secular fields, are strongly encouraged to apply for support which will allow them to complete their programs. In addition, students participating on various summer trips, conferences, camp programs or overseas study programs are eligible for grants of up to $500. The Beber Fund has been established through, the generosity of the Milton S. and Corrine Livingston Foundation and Is currently accepting additional contributions to the principal amount which will allow for more scholarships to be disseminated.
State Department should submit any suggestions before that time. Vance, under questioning from the five members of the subcommittee who were present, told'them that the Administration has "In mind a fresh draft, but if that is not possible" he would be prepared to offer amendments. Sen. John Heinz (R.Pa.) urged Vance to make his suggestions "public" as soon as ready. Clarification Helpful Vance said the bills "as presently drafted" would not harm the present negotiations on the Arab-Israeli conflict, "but It would be helpful" to clarify some of the provisions. He also denied that oil prices would be affected'by the legislation since, he said, Saudi Arabia based its decision on oil prices oh Infla-
tionary repercussions and the effect the prices would have on developing countries. However, Vance noted that, "no one can predict for the future on how the boycott will affect the climate" in the Mideast. Asked by Proxmlre whether the State Department "is lnf l u e n c l n g " t h e ADLRountable discussion, Vance replied that "We made known pur efforts" in the Mideast to them and urged them not to be "detrimental of our foreign policy interests." He added, "I believe they are working in that direction." Committee sources said after hearing that the Administration's objections center on the "extraterritorial" provisions of the bills that would bar American subsidiaries abroad from comply(Continued on Paee 2)
Morris Maline Named Editor of Jewish Press OMAHA,- Morris Maline, of Lincoln, an advertising and public relations consultant, has been appointed editor of The Jewish Press, It was announced by Stanford Ltpsey and $ Paul Alperson, Press Conynlttee co-chairmen Maline fills the vacancy •creiaW by the resignation last i July of Richard Pearl. During theinterim period Judith Marburg served as acting edition. A resident of Lincoln the past'five years, Maline has worked for advertising agencies In that city as well as in Boston and New York City. He also has served as a reporter and editor for Falrchlld Publications in New Yorfcand The Post Publishing Company In Bridgeport, Conn. A native of Bridgeport. Maline majored in Journalism and public relations at the University of Bridgeport. He married the former Ruth G. Ginsberg, /Of Albany, NY.
Morris Maline They have two sons, Robert, 15, and Alan, 12. The Malines are members of Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lincoln. They plan to move to Omaha.
Jewish, Christian Scholars Assess Holocaust To Prevent Repetition SAN JOSE, Calif., (JTA) Nearly 400 Christian and Jewish scholars from the United States and Canada who met here to discuss the Holocaust agreed that it must be remembered, studied and taught in order to prevent any repetition. The conference, called 'The Significance of the Holocaust for Western Civilization," was sponsored by Stanford University's Hoover Institution; the Uiversltltes of Santa Clara and San Jose and the National Conference of Christians and Jews (NCCJ).
He also tea member of the "The Holocaust presents to -CrrtghtastUrrfygrrft?vPsa^ i *nt'« .\&um±vi. of the. : m e r c e H e recently was credibility crisis in history," PresWeoWAilvisoryBoardW e l c c t c d councilor of Ak-Sar- said Rev. Franklin Uttel), , Uw Omaha Chamber,of Cora- Ben. '• • . , ' r ' *;• •'.' ••-.-•-bead-of the department of
religious studies at Temple University In Philadelphia. "We have to face the naked truth that one-third of the world's Jewish population was murdered by baptized Christians. Herman Goering dled>a Protestant In good standing. Hitler died a Catholic in good standing." Donald McEvoy, NCCJ vicepresident, said, "'Christians bear much, responsibility for the Holocaust, which fed on the church's centuries-old contempt for Jews." Several .theologians expressed concern about hateproducing Christian texts. "Our scriptures may be the source ,or~ Christian anil- • Semltlsm," said Rev, John Pawllkowski, acting president of C h i c a g o ' s C a t h o l i c
Theolgical Union. He added, "Are we using the wrong exegesis? Or should the exegesis be changed? Perhaps Christians should stop using parts of the New Testament — like John." Dr. Raul Hillberg, political science professor at the University of Vermont, reported on his 30-year study of the complicity between Nazis and the German nation. He documented how the Nazi 'Party, the German civil service, the army and the industrial network found a willing German middle class. All cooperated to Identify and ostracize Jews, to Isolate them into ghettos, to transport them to extermination camps, and to devise and carry out methods of mass murder, he
said. Some courageous Chritlans, who protested Hitler's acts, met the same fate as Jews. Those who survived death camps suffered permanent, irreparable trauma, said Dr. Samal Davidson, visiting Psychiatry professor at Stanford Medical School. "There particular mental and emoinriicu Symptoms — iiilUko ium of other" ^survivors'— are passed on to their children and grandchildren," he said. "I'm very glad I came," said one conference member who seemed to express, the prevailing feeling. "It was terribly important. To remember tire Kotoeaust i^to remember that we can never again permit ourselves to be Indifferent to the suffering people." -