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Open Camp Camp. Esther K. Newman will hold Its annual Open Camp on Sunday, May 29 from Ito4p.m. Boating and horseback riding are Just a couple of the activities In which the entire Family can participate. In addition, families wUI be able to see all the work and clean-up that thas been going on in camp since early spring.
Wouldn't it be nice if one day we could have a * theatrical presentation involving Jewish content and Jewish players? Well that day is now. At long last, the Center Stage will take on a uniquely Jewish look with its production of "The World of Sholom Aleichem.!1 There will be six performances, May 7 through May 15, and the problems involved in producing the play have been difficult to overcome. For example, because of Daylight Saving Time, the Sabbath comes to a close after 9 p.m.; therefore, the Center Stage Saturday evening performances begin at 9:30 p.m. — not a typical starting time for theatergoers. But, Sholom Aleichem himself would have been proud of the Center Stage solution: turn a negative into a positive—by offering "Candlelight, wine and flute duets" before the Saturday night performances. Your hosts for the first pre-theater celebration are Mrs. Bella Eisenberg, Mrs. and Mrs. Millard Seldin, and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Osten. Remember: The same rich vein of Jewish folklore from which came the great prize-winning musical comedy hit, "Fiddler on the Roof," has provided the material for the Center Stage's next attraction.
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'Happiness is Hawaii Preview Set May 18 A new concept In adult programming has been initiated by an ad hoc committee headed by Saranne Gltnlck. The purpose of the committee is to plan a major event each year under the auspices of the Jewish Community Center. The long and dreary Nebraska winter prompted the first venture of this new committee — a trip to Hawaii next February, according to Gltnlck. Many weeks of planning, researching and dreaming
have been invested in this proj e c t Gltnlck said. The committee will Inform the general community of the vacation plans at a "Happiness Is Hawail-78 Sneak Preview" on Wednesday, May 18,7:30 p.m. at-.'• the Jewish Community Center/ This is the start of a whole new experience in adult programming," Gltnlck explained. "The committee Is already talking about more social functions In '78-79."
Early Deadlines Due to the Shavout holiday the deadline for.news and advertising copy for the May 27 Issue of the Jewish Press will be noon, Thursday, May 19. ; Deadline for the June 3 issue of the Jewish Press will be Friday, May 27, because of the Memorial Day observances.
Council Seat Candidates Three of the M candidates for City Council are members of the Jewish community. For your information, the Jewish Press is publishing snort biographies of these candidates.
New Movie on Polish Ghetto '• NEW YORK-An East German movie, "Jacob The Liar," one of the five top candidates for this year's foreign-language Academy Awards, recently opened in New York. . The movie tempers the terrible terrors of World War II In the Nazi-occupied, Polish ghetto with humor, through the principal character of Jacob Heyra, who overbears a radio communique in local Gestapo headquarters about Russian victories in the vicinity. Jacob passes tbe happy news to other Jews, stating with underplayed pride that he heard It on his own clandestine radio. His neighbors, clinging to this newly found promise of deliverance, resort to demanding more news daily, and Jacob is forced to invent It. Vtorttaiil Brodsky plays the part of Jacob Heym, and Erwin Gescbonaeck (in above movie scene as Kowalskl, the barber) backs him up by playing the perfect foil for his tall tales. (RNS r Photo)
TV Program Looks A t Elderly Jews
as vice president of the City Council. He was elected to the Council tn 1973. He also serves on the Omaha—Douglas- County Criminal Justice Commission, the Fireman and Policeman Penslon'Fund Board, the National League of Cities Public Safety Commission. Rosenblatt attended the University of Nebraska, and has been* involved in athletics both as a participant and in promotion of college, professional and high school events. He is a member of Beth El Synagogue and Henry Monsky Lodge, B'nal B'rith. He is married to the former Ann Hermen. They have two children, Wendi, U, and Rich, nine.
Spain Hints At Conditions For Israel
"Number Our Day8"intimateWASHINGTON, (JTA) - . ly profiles these people who Spanish Prime Minister have been | subjects of the anAdolfo Suarei indicated that thropological fleldwork for 'changes must occur in the three year? Of Dr. Barbara vMirtfoie: E a i ^ before^ h i s Myerhoff of the University of government Ivould recognize southern California. Israel and enter diplomatic Theseelderlypeople came relations with the Jewish ' : originally from the small State. He Implied; that fruition of towns of Eastern Europe. After working In the garment the United Nations resolutions districts o f New York and constituted as pre-condition to Also named best local pro- Chicago — they moved jo recognition;-; '; -.. Spain has never recognized gram of 1976 by the Corpora- . Southern California some 30 • (CjnttauedonPage^ lion for .public Broadcasting,,
"Number Our Days," winner of a 1977 Academy award, will air on the' Americana; series today at 8:30 p.m. on the - Nebraska: Educations! Television Network The documentary tells (he story of a community of elderly — but resilient - Jewish people in Venice, Ca>, who have created their own unique culture. _
Al Bergman, of 711 North Leo Kraft, 55, of 1510 92nd Street,'a businessman for Leavenworth street, Is a 39 years, is'a lifelong resident\ native of Omaha, and a selfof Omaha:' j(, j*. eraployod-buslnessman. He--was ^graduated from1'" A He Is chairman of the board Omaha Technical High (School of the Metro Area .Advisory and for some 20 years was ac- Council, a board member of tive in bowling circles. t h e ' G r e a t Plains Black Museum, and a senior In I960, he was chairman of the National All Star Bowling member of the American Tournament, and was former Society of Appraisers In the president and secretary-, field of personal property. Kraft also Is a member of treasurer of the State Bowling Western Heritage Society, Association. Joslyn Art Museum,' Henry Bergman also was a poorly Zoo, and Landmarks, member of the State Drug Inc. He also has served as a Commission for three years, board member of the City Betand served on the Finance terment Corporation. Committee of the Omaha Mrs. Kraft has been assisSchool Board. tant professor and chairman of the Fine Arts Department He also served as a member at Crelghton University. The of the Board for Aged and Krafts have four children and Handicapped. eight grandchildren. A former JCC Athlete of the Year, Bergman has had a park at 18th and Martha named after him. He is a member of Beth Israel Synagogue and B'nal B'rith Henry Monsky Lodge.
Steve Rosenblatt Leo Kraft Steve Rosenblatt, 38, of 12936 Jackson street, a lifelong resident of Omaha, operates the Junction, a clothing business at 119th and Pacific. Rosenblatt currently serves
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