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Omaha, Neb., Fri., Juna 18,1978
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y Allen Elected rifereth Israel
LINCOLN-Harry S. AUen, Director of Institutional Research and Planning at the. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was elected president of Tifereth Israel Congregation at the recent annual meeting.
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Mr. Allen has been a member of the executive committee of Lincoln Community Services and chairman of its • planning division. He has also
HarryS. AUen served as Chairman of the City Human Relations Commission as well as chairman of the manpower planning division of the South-east Nebraska Health Planning Agency. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Planned Parenthood. Most recently he was elected President of the Nebraska Higher Education Television Commission.
Legislation Helps Orthodox Jews WASHINGTON (JTA) Orthodox Jews and members of other religious minorities who must take time off from their jobs because of religious observance will no longer have to lose pay or vacation time under legislation introduced by Rep, Stephen J. Sol a n (D.NY) which overwhelmingly passed the House. The legislation, which had the support of the Administration, would make it possible for federal employes to make up missed time by either coming in early or staying at their Jobs later on days on which their religious obligations did not interfere with their work. Solan, a member of the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee, which has Jurisdiction over the legislation, held hearings on the bill earlier this year at which several Orthodox Jews testified that they had less than two or three days vacation, over the course of the past several years, because their normal vacation time was used to compensate tor time lost due totheirrellgiousobJIgaUons. Tto SoJsrS bill would also waive for observant employes the present civil service requirement that government
employes working more than the normal work week must be paid overtime pay. The Civil Service Commission has refused to approve overtime pay for observant employes working extra hours to make up for time off for religious needs. The Solarz legislation, which passed the House by a vote of 288 to 59, now moves to the Senate- Solan stated he was confident that his bill would be signed into law by early summer. •
- LOVEWillMeet New Volunteers The League Offering Volunteers for the Elderly (LOVE) will conduct an orientation for new volunteers, June 20 at 10 a.m. in the Dr. Sher Home for the Aged. According to Miriam Simon and Lee Jane Parsow, cochairman, the orientation will be an opportunity for volunteers to bear first hand about the activities, projects', and programming at the Home. Isfcrmfttlon may-; be obtained from Mrs. Simon at 3972222 or Mrs. Parsow at:3973 2 U .
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Board to Discuss Vaad Hakashrut The establishment of a Vaad Hakashrut as directed by the recent Bet Din decision for the Jewish Community of Omaha will be discussed at the next meeting of the Federation Board of Directors, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Jewish Community Center. According to the announcement, other business on the agenda will Include a slide presentation on the upcoming Festival of Biblical Art and Archaeology, and Federation Committee reports. Federation meetings are open to all Federation members.
Other officers elected were Gerald Grant, vice president; Herbert Friedman, secretary and David Kotok, treasurer. Dr. Arnold Cartnel was chosen for a three year term as building trustee. Mr. Allen has been a member of the Synagogue Board of Directors (or many years serving as school chairman, adult education chairman and1 vice-president. He Is a member of the executive committee of the Lincoln Jewish Welfare Federation and has served as chairman of its allocations and adult education committees.
Federation Activities
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Open Dialogue By Federation A series of Informal meetings for members of the Jew-
ish Community of Omaha is being initiated by Mary FelIman, president of the Jewish Federation, and Louis B. Solomon, Federation executive director. The first session of. the series will take place June 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Fellman's residence, 5961 Western. Dessert will be served, and casual dress is encouraged, Mrs. FelImansaid. Those interested in attending this or future sessions may contact Caryl Greenberg at 393-7240 for information'and reservations. The meetings will provide an opportunity for people to ask questions about Federation and Federation-related activities, to encourage involvement on the part of Community members, and to establish an open personal relationship between, members of the community and the Federation leadership.
Rabbi Schachter Spe On Kripke Scholarship Rabbi Stanley J. Schachter, vice-chancellor of The Jewish Theological Seminary of America, New York based central institution of learning for Conservative Judaism, will address a reception, set for 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard D. Goldstein, 509 North 62nd street. The reception will honor Rabbi Myer S. Kripke, rabbi emeritus of Beth El Synagogue, and his wife, Dorothy. A drive under Mr. Goldstein's chairmanship Is underway to establish the Rabbi Myer S. and Dorothy E. Kripke Scholarship Fund at the Seminary. • Supervising public relations and development programs and playing a central role in the Seminary's educational activities, Rabbi Schachter Joined the Seminary administration in 1972 as assistant chancellor and lecturer In liturgy, retaining the latter position. A Philadelphia native, Rabbi Schachter received his B.S. from Temple University. In 1955 he was ordained by the Seminary, receiving his Masters of Hebrew Literature at the same time.
Rabbi Schachter which he filled for 11 years. During this time he was chairman of the Solomon Schechter Day School board, and a member of the Chicago Board of Rabbis. Rabbi Schachter is a member of the Executive Council of the Rabbinical Assembly and the Joint Prayer Book Committee of the United Synagogue of America and Rabbinical Assembly. He has written articles for several Journals, including The R e c o n s t r u c t l o n i s t , Shema, Torah and the Chicago Jewish Sentinel.
After serving for two years as a chaplain In the United States Navy, 1st Marine DiviHe Is married to the former sion at Camp Pendleton, Calif., he went to Kansas City, Lisa Block. Before moving to • as assistant rabbi of Beth Sbo- New York, Mrs. Schachter taught at Chicago City College lom Congregation. ; Prior ,to-returning to the ; fliuj gnertus'CQttoge of Jud«!Seminary, be was spiritual ca. The Schachters are the leader of Congregation Ner parents of four children: Amy, Tamid in Chicago, a post Michael, Abigail and Brenda.
Beth El Synagogue has announced the recipients of Henry and Dorothy Rlekes Scholarship grants. Receiving the awards, presented by Dr. Benton Kutler, president, on behalf of the scholarship committee, were Marti Epstein andEfrem Bromberg. Marti is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Epstein and is a June graduate of Burke High School. She has been an active participant in Synagogue life, and is presently one of the young persons who are Torah readers for Shabbat and holidays. She'ls a member of the Beth El choir and serves as the accompanist for the Junior choir. She is a past president of Bilu chapter, United Synagogue Youth and has also served as corresponding secretary. She was chairperson of the EMTZA Region Kinnus (convention) of USY, and has been the secretary of the region. Marti was a member of Ner Tamld-BBG and served on the Youth Advisory Board of the JCC. Her activities at Burke High School have been a member of the Student Government and was a member of the orchestra and band and the Honors Choir. She was the accompanist for many small vocal and instrumental groups at school. Marti plans to attend the University of Iotfa where she will study composition. Her hope is to eventually, compose, with an emphasis on Jewish Lltur: gy. She received a $2,000 g r a n t ••'• ".
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Efrem is the son of Rabbi and Mrs. Kenneth Bromberg and graduated from Central High School on June 6: Efrem has held the office of both president and vice-president of United Synagogue Youth; he also was a member of the Beth El Synagogue board of trustees. He served as the first president of the newly formed Jewish Youth Council and as a member of the board of the Jewish Community Center. Efrem was a delegate on the fact-finding trip to Washington, D.C. and New York City that was sponsored through the Jewish Federation of Omaha this past Spring. He also was In the group of students that traveled to Skokie, 111. in May. At Central High School, Efrem was active in the Drama Club and appeared in several of its productions. He also had a role in the Jewish Community Center production of "The World of Sholom Aleichem". Efrem plans to work and study on an Ulpan Kibbutz in Israel this Fall. He received a $1,000 grant. The Riekes Scholarship Program has been developed to Identify and encourage Beth El youths who have demonstrated through their studies and related activities a commitment to, Judaism as an Integral part of their lives. Students who have shown significant leadership qualities during their high school years and who have made outstanding academic achievement hi their Jewish studies are eligible. It Is the hope of the Riekes Program that this recognition of outstanding
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Efrem Bromberg Jewish youth will encourage others to emulate this kind of activity, thus to provide both the Omaha and larger Jewish community with future leaders, Mrs. Kutler said.
Saudis Pay ~ Nazi Aide Murray Newman, Nebraska State Chairman of the Plains States Regional Office of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nal B'rith, announced that the Anti-Defamation League has learned that the Nazi propagandist, William Grimstad, has accepted funds from the Saudi Arabian Embassy for his anti-Semitic publications. This same material Is distributed by the Nazis of Chicago who plan to deomonstrate In Skokie on June 25. "The response of the Omaha Jewish community to the Nazis of Chicago will be In the form of a rally at Memorial Park on Sunday, June 25 at 2 p.m.," stated Sanford Friedman, Chairman of the Anti-Defamation League/Community Relations Committee of Omaha." This rally will include a broad section of the Omaha community, Including religious and political figures who are concerned about the Nazis In Chicago and the material distributed by Grimstad. Mr. Newman said Grimstad, an American Nazi propagandist, was paid $20,000 by the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Washington, D. C , while a registered agent of the Saudis. The Saudi action was taken even though the Saudis claim they, are a "moderate" force in the Arab world. Identification with Grimstad belles that "moderate" image, Mr. Newman said.