Jewish Peace Corps Arrives in Omaha JSERVING
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Rabbi Yankel Bulua, 24, and Merkos L'inyonei Chlnuch, the Rabbi Nochum Gross, 22 are educational arm of the Lubain Omaha for the next few vitch movement. Their travels will take them to Omaha, Linweeks on a mission. v They are spending their coln and surrounding commusummer vacation visiting with nities. Then they will go on an Jewish communities through- extensive tour of Jewish comout the U.S. as part of a pro- munities in Alaska. Yes, begram under the auspices of lieve It or not, the Rabbis say there is quite an extensive settlement of Jewish people in Alaska. They will be returning to N.Y. before Rosh Hashonah.
sraeli Journalist Criticizes .erica's Conventional Weapons An Israeli military correspondent said America's diminishing military capability Is of concern not only to Israel, but to half the world. Amlram Nlr said American capabilities of backing its foreign policy arc of great concern lo the free world. "M>rfindingsTto date art1 not reassuring," he told a group of Jewish community leaders last week at an Informal meeting in the home of Joe and Maxine Kirshenbaum. Mr. Nlr, the 1975 winner of J e r u s a l e m ' s Journalism award, is currently visiting the United States as a guest of the Defense and State Departments. Mr. Nlr suggested that since the United States Is not able to (ace the Russian challenge with a conventional military capability, Its only resource would be to "quickly escalate" into a nuclear confrontation. He said the United States military Is deficient in leadership, manpower and weapons systems. Mr. Nlr said that United States tank production and effectiveness is far behind the Soviets and that the same story repeats Itself in weapons system after weapons system. The American capability of fighting Russian challenge ex-
Jeri Kaplan Introduces Amlram Nir to those attending an Informal meeting at the Maxlne and Joe Kirshenbaum residence. At left Is Mr. Kirshenbaum, president of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, and at right Is Mr. Nlr. Ists only on the nuclear level and that America would have to escalate into the "rittclear' phase to defend vital Interests, he added. America continues to be exposed to conventional blackmail and its performance via Afghanistan, Iran, Vietnam, Czechoslovakia, etc., is not a credible picture of American leadership, Mr. Nlr said. He said also that lack of United States leadership causes Israel to be more uncertain, that once Jordan en-
ters the peace talks more demands will be made upon IsrJel, "The next crisis Is Just be-
hind the door and it probably will take a reality like Pearl Harbor to shake ujfthe U.S.,'1 he said.
Mengele Capture VIENNA, (JTA) - Nazlhuntcr Simon Wicsenthal said that the notorious death camp doctor, Josef Mengele, is closer to capture than at any time in the past 35 years, despite his narrow escape in Bolivia a short time ago.
Wlesenthal, who heads the Nazi war crimes documentation center here, said, according to the weekly Allgemelne Juedlsche Wochenshau, that Mengele evaded being apprehended recently because the Bolivian police did not take the necessary measures. However, aides of the Nazihunter photographed Mengele's house, his car and his yacht and they know his present hiding place.
But don't call them missionaries. "We do not proselytize," insisted the traveling Hassidic Rabbis. "We're here to serve the Jewish community. Call "us the Jewish Peace Corps." Distinctive in dress, fullbearded and soft-spoken, the. young Rabbis are followers of Chabad-Lubavitch, a worldwide Hassidic movement that promotes wider and deeper awareness of Mltzvot, Jewish precepts. The organization is headed by Rabbi Menachcm M. Schneerson of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Nochum Gross
Chabad in Hebrew is an acronym for wisdom, understanding and knowledge. Lubavitch, literally in Russian means city of love and was the village in Russia where the movement was founded 250 years ago. Brought to the United States 40 years ago, Lubavitch now is established In 35 states and 25 countries .world-wide.
the remainder of the 613. They include basic precepts such as, "Love of One's Fellow Jew", 'Torah Education and Daily Torah Study. They also include specific acts such as daily donning of Teflllin, leather boxes containing scrolls, which are strapped on the arm and head to signify the binding of one's emotional and intellectual powers to the service efG-d.
Realizing the recent trend to cults and foreign religions, especially among the youth, Lubavitch set up Chabad Houses on many campuses throughout the U.S. These Houses serve as centers for Jewish college youth to get together in a common environment. The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi M.M. Schneerson has Initiated a 10 point Mitzvah Campaign which is Lubavitch's fight against apathy and alienation. The 10 precepts of the Campaign are taken from the 613 Mitzvah's in the Torah and are designed to serve as a stepping stone to
Yankel Bulua
The Rabbis will conduct two sessions at the Jewish Community Center, meeting with students on July 13 at 8 p.m. and with families on July 16 at 8p.m. They will be introducing the community to the Chabad Philosophy and how it relates to the contemporary Jew. There will be a Chassidic workshop, an audio visual presentation, Chassidic music, a Book fair and refreshments. Anyone wishing to meet privately with the Rabbis may call: 558-4780or553-1778.
Charles Feebler Named NCCJ Dinner Chairman
The Candidates Speak The candidates (or Congress from the Second Congressional District 'draw straws' to deter mine their speaking order at a candidates' forum arranged by Cornhusker Lodge of B'nal B'rlth. Nearly 100 attended the recent sesslofl at the Jewish Community Center. From left are, Hal Daub, Republican candidate; Ron Gordon, president of Cornhusker Lodge; and Richard Fellman, Democratic candidate.
Charles D. Peebler, Jr. will serve as general chairman ot the 1980 NCCJ Brotherhood Award Dinner, according to Joseph Soshnlk, presiding cochairman of the Midlands Chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. This year's event will be held Sept. 9.
Commerce Distinguished Service Award.
President and chief executive officer of Bozell and Jacobs, Inc., Mr. Peebler is a Governor of Ak-Sar-Ben and a member of the Board of Directors of the Midlands Chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews.
Charles Peebler
Mr. Peebler Is the recipient of awards including the Omaha Advertising Club's Advertising Man of the Year Avmrd; the Omaha Feder-
atlon of Advertising's Silver Medal Award; United Community Services' Omaha Citizen of the Year Award; and the Omaha Junior Chamber of
The National Conference of Christians and Jews, through Its educational programs, fosters inter-group understanding by providing opportunities for people to discuss and resolve issues ot common concern. The NCCJ, locally, addresses problems in the areas of religious and race relations, equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, the criminal justice system and youth development.
He is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization currently serving as Western Area vice president. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Young Presidents' Organization.
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