Jewish Mini College Starts on April14 ..COUNCIL BLUFFS. LINCOLN, OMAHA Omaha, Neb., Frl., April 4.1980
Doane College Hosts Arab World Symposium 'An Arab World Symposium will take place April 10-11 at Doane College In Crete. According to the announcement brochure, the symposium Is designed to bring an opportunity for people of the Mid-America region to learn more about the heritage, philosophy, cultural, political and social background of the Arab World. Speakers were identified as follows: His Excellency Sheikh Faisal Alhegelan, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia; Madame Nouha Alhegelan, wife of the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia; All A. A. Al-Scbah, Embassy of Kuwait; Dr. Ay ad Al-Qazzaz, Assoc. Professor of Sociology, California State University at Sacramento; Ambassador L. Dean Brown, former U.S. Ambassador to Jordan, director, Middle East Institute, Washington, D. C. Also, Douglas Edwards, CBS News correspondent; Mounlr Farah, chairman, Department of Social Studies, Masuk High School, Monroe, Connecticut; Dr. Elizabeth Fernea, Center for Middle Eastern Studies, University of Texas, Austin,- Texas; Dr. Patrick Horsbrugh, Professor of Architecture, University of Notre Dame, chairman, Envlrlonlcs Foundation, International; His Excellency Dr. Clovls Maksoud, Ambassador to the United Nations from
The Leage of Arab States. Also, Dr. Basheer Nljim, chairman, Department of Geography, University of Northern Iowa; Dr. WUlard Oxtoby, Director of the Center for Regligious Studies, University of Toronto; Dr. Jihad Racy, Professor of Ethnomusicology, University of California at Los Angeles; John Richardson, Director of Public Affairs, National Association of ArabAmericans, Washington, D.C. and Dr. Michael Suleiman, chairman; Department of Political Science, Kansas State University. On April 10, all events will take place on the campus of Doane College, and on Friday, April 11, events will take place at two locations in Lincoln: The Governor's House and the Sheldon Memorial Art- Gallery. . • - - *"*""'• Conference objectives, according to the announcement, are three fold: "To bring to this region distinguished diplomats, scholars and commentators of the Arab world for discussion with students, educators and other citizens of the Midlands. "To afford an opportunity for teachers and teachers-lntralnlng to work with internationally recognized experts in the field of curriculum development in Middle East studies. "To offer an opportunity to the clergy and interested lay-
men to explore the Islamic faith and its Influence." Additional information may be obtained from JoAnn Kimball, project director, 826-2161 or 488-6927.
"An exciting experiment in adult Jewish education" will take place in Omaha during the six week period following Passover to Shavuot April 14 to May 19 according to Mary Fellman and Steve Riekes, interim chairmen of the lecture and study series of the Jewish Cultural Arts Council. A "Jewish mini College" with a diversified array of classes, both daytime and nighttime, Sunday through Thursday, will be listed in the Jewish Press next week and publicized throughout the six week period. This "opening of the door to adult Jewish education" for all members of the Jewish community is in addi-
By Morris Maline Just as the sun rises and sets, Louis Friedman opens and closes the doors to Borsheim's Fine Jewelry store on South 16th street. He plans to carry out his daily responsibilities at the store on April 15 — even though this day will be cele;'**ated as his80th birthday. native of Russia who emigrated with his wife, Rebecca, more than half a century ago — an unusual birthday present is being created by his family and friends. They plan to establish the Louis Friedman Endowment Fund at the Jewish Federation of Omaha to help In the resettlement of Russian Jews here. "Here's a man who has everything one might need in the way of material things, so we came up with the idea of an endowment that would help fulfill one of the Jewish commu-
F Louis Friedman — at work as usual — while approaching his 80th birthday. In his honor, family and friends are establishing the Louis Friedman Endowment Fund, the interest from which will be used to help resettle Russian refugees. nity's important needs," a spokesman for the family told the Jewish Press. Mr. Friedman's success in the business world is a story of hard work, determination, and old-fashioned guts — a story that Mr. Friedman tells with vigor: "I could write a book," he
way as the star of an Israeli musical, has starred in Israel in many English and Hebrew productions, and for the past three years has toured throughout Israel in a oneman show! Litanny Is also a composer; Dan Almagor is one of Israel's most prolific playwrights, lyricists, and a TV personality. He Is the creator of Sharti Lach Artzi. More than 100 of Almagor's plays, adaptations, translations and satirical revues have been successfully presented on the Israeli stage. Hundreds of his songs have been sung and recorded by top singers and entertainment troops In Israel. Tickets are on sale at the JCC. Prices are: $8 for an enSharti Lach Artzi, a top Israeli vocal group, will perform at the tire family, $3 for a single ticket, $2 for students and senior JCC on April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in celebration of Israel'8 32nd birthcitizens. day. . . . . . . . . . . . . „ . - , . , , , . . , • , , . , ........... ,
rope and the U.S. She is a recording artist, and appears on Israeli television; Yoel Lerner
The emphasis will be on making vibrant classes available when the students are available and at locations easily accessible to those desiring to enroll. As In the past there will be no charge except for materials used. Anyone interested in having a class on a specific subject that may not be included yet in the planning may contact either of the two chairmen or Judi Rosenblatt, Jewish Cultural Arts Director at the Jewish Community Center. The six week period will be concluded with a "slyum" evening of celebration for all who have participated in the classes.
Louis Friedman Celebrates 80th Birthday on April 15
Vocal Group Playing For Birthday Party By Gloria Wagner The Jewish Community Center has planned a celebration In honor of the 32nd anniversary of the state of Israel. April 22, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Is the date and time selected for this performance. The Cultural Arts Department was able to secure the services of a top vocal group of Israel; Sharti Lach Artzi began as an award winning television series. Translation of Sharti Lach Artzi is I Sang for Thee, My Country, and is the story of the Jewish settling of Eretz Israel from 1850 to the present. Sharti has revived interest among younger Israelis in the history of Israel and in the nostalgic songs of the Jewish past. . The four stars of Sharti are: Nurlt Galron, actress and singer, who has toured in Eu-
tion to the Monday night classes which have been held for the past 10 years, spring and fall seasons, through the School of Jewish Studies of the Jewish Cultural Arts Council. Jewish music, Yiddishkelt (speaking and films),' coffees and luncheons for study with the rabbis, Jewish cooking, finding your Omaha Jewish roots through bus tours of the city, beginning Hebrew, book discussions and other subjects will be included In the classes. Several of the classes will meet for a "mini-series" of three times, others for only two, and one-time lectures on subjects of timely interest will be presented in the "koffeeklatch" setting.
has appeared on the stage and has made recordings; Danny Lltanny has acted on Broad-
said in response to a series of questions about his early life In Russia, how he escaped the Bolsheylks, and how he succeeded In business by really trying. And truly he could write a book. Several of his stories sound as If they belong on the motion picture screen. Just picture, for example, a young Russian boy studying with a melamud In the town of Schederin, some 120 miles from Minsk. He later became a clerk in a timber office run by his relatives. Although he tried to avoid being conscripted into the Russian army In 1917, he was caught and forced to become a soldier. "They didn't give us much training, just a gun and marched us to the front lines. I remember crawling on my stomach, responding to my commander's cry of 'charge', and then severe pain in my elbow . . . I was shot. Later, I discovered that bullet holes also had riddled my . back pack, and I realized how lucky I was to be alive." "We hated that whole bunch of Bolsheviks so much that one Christmas eve when we thought they all would be drunk, my wife and I hired a guard to guide us the 20 miles to the Latvian border. "When walking through a barren area in deep snow, we were.caught and taken to a farm house. Luckily, my wife
convinced the farm woman to help her trade gold coins with the soldiers for our freedom. From Latvia, the couple went to Germany, and like so many thousands of others finally passed through the gates to a free country via Ellis«Island in New York City. "The day after we arrived in Omaha, I bought a pair of overalls for 59 cents and took a bus to the Swift meat packing plant, I didn't speak English, but I was able to ask for a job In Yiddish to a German speaking foreman who understood me and hired me. "That day I started to wash meat, a job I continued with for two years. "Then," Mr. Friedman continued, "with $500,1 opened a second hand store offering clothing and jewelry at 13th and Douglas and moved to our present location about eight years ago. "Now, when I unlock the door in the morning, my openIng expenses are more than three times what I had when I started." Mr. and- Mrs. Friedman have two sons, Ike and Sol; a daughter, Dorothy Rosenthal in Downey, California; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. When the day comes that Mr. Friedman actually writes his book, it would be Interesting to find out what kind of life his twin brother has experienced in Russia all these years. "I hear about him and my sister who also is still in Russia. I send them money, and my brother in New York goes to visit them, but I still hate those Bolsheviks and I won't go back there." Meanwhile, the Louis Friedman endowment is here in Omaha and friends who want to contribute to the fund in Mr. Friedman's honor are welcome to do so. Ten more Russian refugees are expected In Omaha next week and more will follow. In behalf of the newcomers, happy birthday Mr. Friedman!