Omaha Jewry Mourns Sadie Kulakofsky .COUNCIL BLUFFS, LINCOLN, OMAHA Omaha. Neb., Frl., April28,1978 I
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ss Telephones Non-Jews: s50% Viewed "Holocaust
The Jewish Press estimates that SO per cent of the nonJewish community of Omaha watched a portion, or all of the television drama, "Holocaust." This estimate is based on a random telephone sampling of viewers conducted last Thurs-
day and Friday. , While all of those who watched the programs' expressed sympathy for the; plight of the Jews under Hitler, those above 40 years of age appeared to care more deeply. A man who identified him-
self as an Irish Catholic said, "It was very tragic, well-portrayed . . . They should not allow the Nazis to march In Skokle. I want this double underlined. It's a sin, a criminal act, and even more, an insult to the American soldiers who ! (Continued on Page 4)
Lincoln Federation Plans Concert/Meeting May 7 An Israeli vocalist, ShoshaChannlng, Sam Levenson, na Ron, will appear In concert Alan King and many others. at Lincoln's Sheldon Art GalShe has been heard on Broadlery May 7 at 3 p.m In conjuncway, at Lincoln Center and In tion with the annual meeting leading hotels and nightclubs of the Lincoln Jewish Welfare throughout Europe, Israel and Federation. The meeting will the Western Hemisphere. be held hi the Gallery before . Her repertoire Includes folk the concert. songs, popular, ballads and songs from musicals and "Ms. Ron combines outopera. She sings in Hebrew, standing ability, warmth and Yiddish, English, Russian and vitality In every song she several other languages with sings. Her rare sensitivity and ucqual facility. Her latest re-, unique interpretations assures '—cording is of Hebrew and Yid-. immediate rapport with audi•ghoshanaRoii ences everywhere," the andish songs. ' . •'- "'•• nouncement stated. erationi'Ms. Ron has perTickets for the concert will According to Herbert Oaba, formed with such personall- be available at the door. Cofpresident of the Lincoln Fed- tles as Jan Peerce, Carol fee will be served,
CommunityYom Ha'Bhoah Program Planned May? - The Annual Holocaust Program will be held on Sunday, May 7,3 p.m. at Temple Israel. . The program, hi commemoration of Yom Ha'Shoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day (May 4) will include the participation of Holocaust survivors as well as the rabbis of all the Omaha congregations.
Shabbat WeeKend The Shabbat Holocaust Study Weekend in Skokle, 111., will take place May 1921, according to Alvln L. Ross, the Omaha coordinator for the event. Mr. Ross said the weekend, a program designed to show support for the Jews of Skokle' and to demonstrate a strong response to the planned Nazi march there, will include both adults and children. He said that a group of 25 already has signed up for the trip, and that plans are being made to enroll participants from Lincoln, Des Molnes and Sioux City.
50 Show For Day's Activities
Candidates Will Speak Sunday a t " J " A cat didates open forum for those running in the May 9 primary will take place Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Jewish Community Center. The program, arranged by Mike Milder II, Includes the following candidates: For the Senate, Don Shasteen and J.J. Exon; for congress, H&I D°ub and John Cavanaugh; (or Governor, Charles Thone, Stan Juelfs, Bob Phares and Vance Rogers; forLt. Governor, Herbert. Duls. Don Stehberg. Oryal Keyes aqd Rosemary Skrupa. Program arrangements call (or the candidates to discuss their views as well as the issues, and also to meet members of (he Center and their friends.
By Stu Chapman Approximately 50 people attended a Soviet Jewry Day No Kosher Msat presentation and art exhibit held Sunday at the JCC, From Suhflower "The small turnout Is a reSunflower Packing Co., In sult of an overfamlllarlty with the Issue... people don't real- York, Neb., has closed Its . Ize the problem Is worse today kosher meat operation, the than It was several years Jewish Press learned this ago," said Gary Klnstllnger, a week, i A company spokesman concoordinator for the event. Mr. KlnsUinger said "Peo- firmed that Its kosher kill was ple should realize that the suspended on April 21, bul deissue is more than New Years clined coipment as to the rea' - '•_ cards and letters. People are son. . r ;. Six Jewjsh employes, two of ngnUngforUielrlives;" The presentation included them residents of Omaha, rethe showing of a film depleting portedly lost their Jobs as a result of the posing. v(Continued oil Page 3)
The death of Sadie Kulakofsky, "beloved, citizen and one of the most outstanding leaders of this Jewish community in the past half -century," was rioted with sadness and great loss to the entire Jewish community of Omaha in a resolution passed last week by the Executive Committee of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Mrs. Kulakofsky passed away Saturday, April 14 at the age of 85 following a long Illness. Her funeral on Sunday, April IS was held at Beth El Synagogue which she and her late husband, J. Harry Kulakofsky, helped to found in 1928. Rabbis David A. Goldstein of Philadelphia, Rabbi Myer S. Kripke and Rabbi Kenneth Brom•berg delivered the eulogies and coducted the services assisted by Cantor Chalm Najman. Eight of her fourteen grandsons and granddaughters served.as pallbearers. Burial was at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol cemetery (Fisher's Farm) where all members of the 'early pioneer Kulakofsky family have been* laid t o . ,
Sadie Kulakofsky Woman of Valor
A woman of valor, who can find? ; ' Her price is far above rubles. The multitudes of friends and admirers who knew and loved Sadie Kulakofsky now face a challenge in the endowments she left on this earth. Her proud and warm heart had few equals. For more than 50 years she gave of herself and her possessions to the whole gamut of Jewish, life, Jewish rights, philanthropy, Zionism and Israel. In the magnificent example of her life Is the most enduring monument a human being can leave to posterity. Her children rise up and call her blessed Her husband also, and he pralseth her. "Sadie and Harry" were a beautifully coordinated team, working together to maintain a living sanctuary in their "rest. , •'"•; : home to the religion they both practiced and loved. Together they were strong in their commitments, opening From the time the fortheir Jewish home and hearts to all who came into the mer Sadie Stark came to range of their warmth and charm. Their combined interOmaha in 192$ after her ests grew into an enviable record of devoted service to all marriage to J. Harry Kulapeople, to all causes. Their lives were aneloquent examkofsky, she became an ac ; ple to their children and to the many others they called live meroberofbbth tiie" "family"; ' , " •.-' ''"•':•"..'':/••^'P^':~"%A Jewish and civic commuShe looketh well to the ways of her household nity, heading ipajor organi• and eateth not the bread of Idleness... zations, the ' history of Shabbat and the holidays were a time of Joy for Sadie which Is the history of the whose other days were crowded with achievements, honor growth of Jewish life'in and influence. Hands that were busy knitting, writing, Omaha. Before coming to cooking on other days were idle on Shabbat. These were Omaha she had completed graduate work at the Uni- days of regular synagogue attendance, visits to the sick, the new mother, the elderly. These were days of Oneg versity of California-BerkShabbats In her home or the homes of other members of ley and taught Latin and Hadassah and Beth El. So many notables were warmly Greek. welcomed to the Kulakofsky home. So many newcomers Although she served as enjoyed their first Shabbat in Omaha in their beautiful president of the National home. Council of Jewish Women Strength and dignity are her clothing... and Beth El Sisterhood, the She opened her mouth with wisdom. first chairman of the WomWhen Sadie Kay, a woman slight In physical stature, en's Philanthropies drive, walked Into a room, it was as though a woman of royalty chairman of the Women's had entered. She elicited the love, respect and devotlbn of Division of the Jewish Fedall who knew her. She was a fountain of knowledge, confieration, was a member of dent and convincing but never overbearing, secure but Mizrachi and B'nai B'rith never pompous, sensitive yet strong. The opportunity to and was involved In many share her love of Zionism and her devotion to Israel with civic activities, the main willing listeners brought a glow to her countenance and a thrust of her efforts was light to her eyes. She was a keen diagnostician of the curthrough the Hadassah orrent scene and gifted with a magnificent eloquence of exganization, on the local, repression and interpretation. gional and national level, She stretched out her band to the poor and on behalf of the state of Yes, she reached forth her hands to the needy. Israel. "Sadie Kay," as she was Youth Aliyah, Jewish National Fund, Urban League, Jewish education, Jewish Philanthropies, Community Chest, well known to her many brotherhood programs. Red Cross, Immigrant families, friends and co-workers, the bereaved, the lonely — In the unselfishness, the huwas .honorary president manitarlanlsm, the generosity of this concerned woman and past president of the there was Inspiration and noble being. Even more imporOmaha Chapter of Hadastant than the work of her hands was the spirit with which sah, national vice-president and a member of the she taught others to extend their hands and their hearts also to an endless list of local, national and international National Hadassah Service needs. Committee. She also Many daughters have done worthily served as president of the But she excellest them all. Mountain Plains region of Let her works praise her in the gates. Hadassah and locally headSadie Kulakofsky, possessed of an Incisive and penetrated for many years the eduing mind, rose from humble surrounding to become a cation, Zionist affairs and leader with true Jewish genius. The memory of her unWills and Bequests chairceasing efforts for all humanity shall serve as a beacon manships. In 1956, Mrs. Ku,for those who go forth to serve this community and our lakofoky was honored by the local chapter of Hadas- ipeople. IN HER LIFE WE WERE BLESSED. IN HER DEATH WE STAND BEREAVED. . . r sah witti a "Thiq is Your Life" program before an ByMaryFellman (Continued on Page 2)