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Omaha, Neb.. Frl.. October 28,1977
Federation Campaign
Workers Inspired; Tone Set for 19781 By Barbara Simon Workshops and campaign training sessions are not new; but each year's campaign tries to give them a new twist to make them inspiring for workers who participate often. Informality, creativity, self-motivation to contribute to the campaign through creating a stirring mood are all key concepts for the 2978 Federation Women's Division Campaign, led by cochairwomen Cookie Hoberman and Ducky Milder. These qualities were present Wednesday, Oct. 19, when the workers' training workshop for the Grand Gifts division was held at Hoberman's home. The early date is one innovation Omaha is copying from other cities; many o( the women whose hard work and large donations are critical to the campaign leave the city for the winter by the end of November. This year (ContlnuedonPage5)
JPWins Award The Jewish Press, published by the Jewish Federation of Omaha, has won a Smolar Award for excellence in the field of journalism, the Council of Jewish Federations has announced. The award was given for the 1976 Rosh Hashanah issue on the theme,' 'The Jewish Family". The 88-page edition focused attention on various Omaha area Jewish families — both young and old — telling the story of their lives and their feelings about their religion. Barbara Simon, director of The Jewish Community Center's Health Fair started last week with the Governor's proclamathe Women's Division of the tlon—delivered by a team of runners from Lincoln to Omaha. Beginning the run is Dr. Ernie PrenOmaha Jewish Federation, tiss (left). Handing over the message are Dr. Eugene Zwelback (center) and Jay Lerner. See was special editor for the edi- PagelOalso.JP Photo by Mallne. tion.
The JCC Health Fair
Tretiaks Chair Dinner Hosts
New Endowment Program Mr. and Mrs. Philip Batt present a check to Phil Cofman, executive director of the JCC, Initiating tbe JCC's new endowment program. Tbe developing endowment program will assure tbe JCC'i future financial stability. Funds presented by the Batts were given by their friends and relatives in honor of the couple's 65th wedding anniversary. Cofman said be hopes that others will follow this example as a way of honoring Mends and relatives, and thai be will be happy to provide information to those who are interested. (JP Photo by Mallne)
Herbert F. Gaba Elected Lincoln Federation Head LINCOLN - Herbert F. Gaba has been elected to a fifth term as president of the Lincoln Jewish Welfare Federation. Other officers were elected as follows: Yale Gotsdiner, vice president; Henry Wald, secretary, and Mrs. Nate <Se!ma)Bernst!en, treasurer. Gaba also has served as president of Congregation B'nal Jeshurun, chairman of the Lincoln fund drive and In a number,of other Federation and Congregation positions in the past 14 years. A native of Lincoln, Gaba graduated frum. the University of Nebraska and served in the Army and Air Force durng WflWll f l , After the war, he worked as a professional engineer on the
Federation Fund Drive
Island of Aruba in the Caribbean Sea, returning to Lincoln in 1963. He and his wife, Rachel, have two children.
LINCOLN - The results of the Lincoln Jewish Gotsdiner, a native of CounWelfare Federation's Ancil Bluffs, also is a graduate of nual Fund Drive which the University of Nebraska. took place last Spring have He is a partner in the been announced. Youngtown Stores, and has A total of _ 1145,475 was served as chairman of the Linpledged which includes a coln fund drive. A resident of few pledges which were onLincoln since 1969, he and his ly recently received. wife, Irene, have four The Federation's Budget children. ' of $149,293 includes spending some of the 1976 Wald, a CPA, has served as pledges which were receivsecretary of the Lincoln ed after the '76 Budget was Federation for many years, approved and, also, some and has kept its financial of the accumulated funds, , records, A copy of the detailed Bef risuen has been active in proposed expenditures was Hadassah and serves on its recently moiled to National Board, She has been members of-the Federal Federation treasurer (of two' tlon. years.
Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Tretlak are the Chairmen of the Corps of Patron-Hosts for, tMJor•thcomlng Israel JDJnnef"irf" State under the auspices of the State of Israel bond organiza-* (ion, being held Nov. 16 honoring Eli Zalkin with special guest speaker Yitzhak Rabin. Selma and Iz.Tretlak have Invited to their home this Sunday at 8 p.m., those members of the Patron-Host committee listed on the official invitation. Those gathering this Sunday will discuss methods of assuring unprecedented attendance and participation for the forthcoming Dinner of State. Mr. and Mrs. Tretiak accepted the post as Chairmen of the Corps of Patron-Hosts for two reasons: "Eli Zalkin deserves the support and loyalty of the entire community for his untiring efforts, many times behind the scenes, in maintaining our Jewish institutions and, Insuring a continuity of Jewish life in the City of Omaha. ' -. "Israel Bonds provide the basic needs of Israel's economic development and is presently being called upon by the new Finance Minister of Israel, Slmcha Ehrllch, to provide Increased resources through the sale of Israel >! Bonds." . "':" •
What's behind this interesting duo? See page oo.
On The Inside Mtzrachl Women honor Mrs. Batt, Page 2 . . . On the same page', Temple Israel prepares (or Sisterhood book sale. Dcs Mbines Temple welcomes first cantor, Page 6 . . . Community calendar for November, Page 7. .. LOVE celebrates sixth birthday, Page 9 . . . Book Fair features film, luncheon, Page 1 0 . . . On the same page, Lincoln synagogue honors two men.
Attendance Record Set
The Jewish Community The talk by Dr. Cooper was Center broke all attendance delayed about 20 minutes to records the night of Oct. 25: give enough time for late arwith an estimated 1,000 per rivals. sons using the facilities. "We were Just thrilled to see so many people using the An enrollment of two million According to Herman facilities . . . We had some individuals as subscribers has Rubin, assistant executive conflicts in that some of those made Israel Bonds;the most director of the JCC, (he Health attending would have liked to popularly held foreign securi- Fair, the School of Continuing ;enjoy more than one activity, ty in the U.S while they are be- Jewish Studies, and the talk but this always happens in an ing sold in other parts of the by Dr. Kenneth Cooper at- active JCC program," Rubin Ires world, including Canada tracted major crowds. said. ' ••' '• " ' •• '' and Western Europe, the U.S The entire parking lot was ; Other activities going on irifilled and many cars were cJuded the Center Stage produces some 85 per cent of parked on 132nd street and Theater, Ham Radio classes, .and Bridge lessons. the total receipts. grass areas near the JCC. ;