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Saul Aaron Kripke—philosopher, mathematician, committed Jew—Is In the news again. A feature article in The New York Times followed by extensive coverage In the Omaha World-Herald ind other papers has focused attention on Kripke, his family and Judaism. In an effort to find out more about the Omaha Jewish Community's world renowned scholar, the Jewish Press visited with Mrs. Kripke last week. She showed us her scrapbook, and in leafing, through the pages we came across a Baccalaureate address,that Kripke wrote and delivered on the occasion of his graduation from Beth El's High School of Jewish Studies. . v , With Rabbi and Mrs. Kripke's permission, we will publish this address In next week's issue of the JewishPrcss. .
DeacHineSetf For Study Mission to Israel The Omaha • Men's Study Mission to Israel has been extended two days and is now scheduled from Saturday, Nov. 26-Sunday, Dec. 11. All reservations must be in, by Oct. 1 to Louis B. Solomon, executive director of the Omaha Jewish Federation. Joe Kirshenbaum and Harlan ftbddle, co-chairmen •for the Men's Division, of the Federation Campaign, made the announcement this week ' after discussion at the recent
information night program. Kirshenbaum; a member of the' first delegation of American leaders to meet with P r i m e M i n i s t e r Menachern Begin, told the . group of his experiences in Israel.''' "You have not lived a complete Jewish experience unless you've been^to Israel," said Kirshenbaum. He discussed his trip with approximately 20 members of the Jewish Community who
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Kirshenbaum and Noddle pointed out that a few openings still exist for those who want to go and can meet the requirements. The cost for the extended trip will be $600.. Checks made out to the UJA must ^accompany reservations. Participants also must make a minimum pledge of $1,000 to the 1878 Federation Cam- , paign.
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Governor J . J . Exon Joins Memorial Event Nebraska Governor J.J. Ex- Brooks; Remarks— Governor on will speak at the Holocaust E x o n . . . : : - " ; • • / Memorial Dedication' proPresentation of Memorial — gram scheduled for Sept. 25 at Paul Lewis; Acceptance of 4 p.m. in the JCC. Memorial — Jane Brooks, According to Jeanctte chairman of the JCC Board of Nadoff, committee chairman, Directors; Memorial message the order of the Holocaust : - Rabbi Kenneth Bromberg; Memorial program will be as Memorial prayer— Cantor follows: Leo Fettman; Kaddish and Chanting of appropriate closing word — Rabbi Isaac Conrad J. Roller psalm and reading — Cantor Nadoff. Najman with English Solomon Appoints Chalm translation by Seymour All recreational activities at s Conrad J.Koller Goldston. ' the JCC wilrcease at 3:30 p.m. Readings from the works of in preparation for the DedicaStaff Associate Elle Wclscl - Stephanie' tion, Phil Cofman, executive Conrad J. Holler, of HG22 Wakschlag; Responsive director of the JCC, has anBurke Street, has been ap- reading —: Rabbi ~ Sidney nounced. pointed a staff associate to Louis B. Solomon, executive director of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, Funding for the position was ' made possible through the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA). Roller, who has a master's degree from the Hornsteln ^4e«lSlr~Communal Service • Program at Brandels University, will assist Solomon in several areas of activity. These Include: a Leadership Development Program, the F e d e r a t i o n Campaign, Preparation of o" Personnel Handbook, and the Budgeting and Planning Process. Koiiers Jewish ConinvuT.a! work experience involved in*. * •* ternships with the Worcester Jhtt. Jewish Federation, Worcester, Mass., and the Jewish Family Service of Joan Lehr, president of Temple Israel, presents a plaque to Cleveland. ' He also has served as a Rabbi Sidney Brooks in recognition of his 25 years of service to camp counselor and as a pro- the congregation. The presenUtion was made at a Sept. 8 dinner gram director for Michigan honorlngRabbl Brooks. <JP Photo by Mallne) BBYO. In 1972, he visited the Jewish Communities of Greece, Yugoslavia, Hungary, Rumania, and Austria. ' '.
25 Years Recognized
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Russian Family Reunited At Omaha Airport today By Toby Forbes and Morris Maline The seventh Russian Jewish refugee family to be resettled in Omaha by HIAS, the worldwide Jewish migration agency, and Jewish Family Service is scheduled to arrive here today. The arrival of Ilya and Genya Krasovitsky and their daughter, Ralsa, will reunite the Krasoyitsky family with their son, Mark and his wife, Emmy, who settled in Omaha two years ago, ,',..-.:, ; : "I am so appreciative and so glad for all that Jewish Family Service has done to make this day possible. When my English is better, I will be
able.loJhank them In the proper way," Mark Krasovitsky told the Jewish Press, Ilya, 56, applied for an exit visa to leave Lvov,.Russia, in1966. His request was denied for 10 years. ". He is described as a technical engineer and inventor with experience in chemicals, concrete, and plastics. He speaks some Yiddish and is learning English. In his home city, he served as Judge of the local Beth Din in the Jewish Community. Jiis wife, Genya, 57, also a University graduate, has taught French, Italian, and Spanish. She also speaks Yid-
Abrahams Receives Brertherhood Award From National Conference, Sept. 27
Early Deadlines Due to the Succot holidays, news and advertising (leadlines for the Sept. 30 and Oct. 7 issues of the Jewish Press.will be noon on Friday, Sept, 23 and Sept. 30 speetiveiy.
Milton R. Abrahams, Omaha attorney, and Dr.Ronald W. Roskens, president of the University of Nebraska, will be.co-reclplents of the 1977 Brotherhood Award of the National Conference of Christians and Jew6, according to Thomas R. Burke, president, co-chairman of the NCCJ Midlands chapter.4 The award, which annually goes to civic leaders'selected for their outstanding leadership !rv human, relations activities, will be presented at
the NCCJ Brotherhood Dinner Sept. 27 at the Hilton Hotel. "Both men have exerted a positive/influence on the development and revltallzation of urban Omaha, putting primary emphasis oh* human values which inspire people toward the highest Ideals," Burkesald. Dr. Roskens has been instrumental in developing plans for the downtown UNO campus, and Abrahams was a prime mover in._ the: efforts which resulted In construction
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of the new downtown library, Burke explained. Abrahams Is a member of 4he board of directors of the Omaha Public Library, Nebraska State Bar Foundation and Legal Aid Society; a member of the board of trustees o( the Liberal Arts S o c i e t y ' a n d Nebraska Methodist Hospital; and a member of the president's council of Creighton University and Brnndeis University; and vice president of , the "(Continued oh Page 2) ^
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dish and is learning English. Their daughter, Ralsa, 19, has started English lessons too.
Cultural Arts Fall Program Leni Crounse, chairman of the Lecture Forum Series Committee of the Jewish Cultural Arts Council, has announced that plans are completed for the fall series of programs which begin In October. The School of Continuing Jewish Studies will sponsors five week series of eight separate classes beginning Oct. 24 and continuing through Nov. 21. Classes include Beginning Yiddish, Jewish Thinking on Contemporary Problem^ Jewish Roots: History of Eastern European Jewry from 1800-1914. Also Beginning and Intermediate Hebrew, Understanding Rabbinic Judaism, The Extremes of Jewish Life and Israel through the Eyes of Rabbi Abraham Heschel, Dr. Samuel Sandmel, Elie Welsel and Saul Bellow, and The Extremes of Jewish Life. A special daytime class beginning OeL. 19 and concluding on Nov. 16, will examine The Extremes of Jewish'-Life — A Woman's Role from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p
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