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Vol. LX No. 9
Federation Plans Brunch, Agenda To "Streamline" Annual Meeting A streamlined program is on the agenda for the annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of Omaha scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 18,1981. Joe Kirshenbaum, Federation president, has appointed Ducky Milder and Esther Canar as co-chairmen for the meeting. The new design for the meeting will include a brunch at 11:30 a.m. and agenda refinements calling for a meet-
ing no longer than 90 minutes. A highlight of the meeting will be the presentation of the Community Service Award, bestowed annually as a stimulant to creative programming by synagogues, organizations, and Federation departments. Last year, Temple Israel was presented with the award for Its initiation and encouragement of "Our Gang", an organization for single adults. The Society of Survivors was
^COUNCIL BLUFFS. LINCOLN, OMAHA Omaha, Neb., Fri., November 14,1980
presented with an honorable mention for the dinner it conducted to honor the liberators of the concentration camps. Nominations for the upcoming Community Service Award should be sent to Joe Kirshenbaum, Jewish Federation of Omaha, 333 South 132nd street, Omaha, 68154.
Nominations should be mailed by Nov. 28. Also by this date, nominations for the "Volunteer ofi the Year" award should have been mailed. This award is presented to an individual from each department who has, by his/her devotion, dedication and service, contrib-
Omaha Support is Urged For Israel Bond Dinner The State of Israel, at the Bonds and the Jewish Welfare Omaha Israel Bond Dinner of Federation", according to Joe State on Sunday, Nov. 23, is Kirshenbaum, president of the honoring Milton R. Abrahams Jewish Federation of Omaha. for being a foremost leader on Mr. Kirshenbaum observed the Omaha civic and Jewish "The 30-year history of the Isscene. rael Bond Organization close"The tribute to Mr. Abra- ly parallels the development hams should be supported by . of the State of Israel. Since its all members of the Jewish historic launching in 1950, the community with moral and fi- organization has been the nancial Involvement with the principal source of investment State of Israel through Israel dollars to aid the development of the nation's economy. Through Israel Bonds and other financial instruments, the Israel Bond Organization has provided Israel with some $5 billion in investment capital for the nation's economic growth. "The first 30 years are only the beginning", Mr. Kirshenbaum said. "Israel Bonds in the 1980s is essential if Israel is to remain strong and is to retain its international monetary credibility. Without this vital Bond money, Israel would have to dip Into its regular budget and expend It for development. This would harm the nation's defense posture. For development, Israel requires low-interest, low-cost dollars which are provided by Bond loans. Israel cannot afford to raid its own treasury for expanding and developing the country. That Dr. Geoffrey Wlgoder Is the responsibility of Bond
Kripke's New At Annual Jewish Book Fair The Seventh Annual Jewish Book Fair opens Sunday and continues through Dec. 7. A highlight of the celebration will be a special appearance by Dorothy Kripke who will introduce and autograph her newly published book, Let's Talk About Loving. This Sunday's program will feature Dr. Geoffrey Wlgoder, editor-in-chief, Encyclopedia Judalca, who will speak at 7:30 p.m. in the JCC on: "How
Jewish is the Jewish State?'' Born in Leeds, England, Dr. Wlgoder received his education at Trinity College in Dublin and the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, andwtoPhD from Oxford University. On his arrival In Israel in 1940, he joined the staff of Kol Israel, Israel radio, directing its overseas broadcasts until 1967. At present Dr. Wigoder serves as director of the Oral
History Division of the Institute of Contemporary Jewry of Hebrew University and director also of the University's Rad Film Archives. H*&3also Historical Director to Bet Hatefutsot, the new Museum of the Jewish Diaspora. In addition, he heads up the academic unit of the WZO's Department for Development and Service. Dr. Wigoder has edited basic reference works - e.g., New Standard Jewish Encyclopedia, Encyclopedia of the Jewish Religion, Jewish Art and Civilization, The Library of Jewish Knowledge and Israel Pocket Library. Dr. Wlgoder's lecture Is free and open to the public. The Jewish Federation Library will conduct Its annual sale of books, records and gift items from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. during the evening of Nov. 16. (Continued on Page 2)
Dead Sea, brad: Tbe minerals and salt In the Dead Sea create curious "PUlara of Salt" within tbe Sea, fashioning perfect platforms for mnhnthtng, Because of tbe Dead Sea's depth below Sea Level and tbe filtering out of ultra-violet rays, tbe nm's buring power Is reduced and becomes a very positive demest in tbe treatment of skin ailments.
Joe Kirshenbaum
Milton R. Abrahams funds". Reservations and information for the dinner at Peony Park ballroom can be obtained by calling the Israel Bond office, 341-1177. The banquet will be under the supervision of the Vaad Hakashrut.
Youth Programs Funded By E. K. Newman Grants Howard Kaslow, chairman of the E.K. Newman Grants
High School Reports "Opening of Walls"
A Positive Element
uted In a great measure to the functioning of that department during the past year. Names of the winners of both the Community Service Award and the Volunteer of the Year award will be engraved on the permanent plaque in the lobby of the Jewish Community Center.
The Board of the Omaha brew class or a seminar in the High School of Jewish Studies adult education series, etc. announces a new format, to "The above examples are take effect with the resump- precisely that — examples," tion of second semester said Rabbis Isaac Nadoff and classes on Jan. 7,1981. Kenneth Bromberg. "There is In addition to the Wednes- a whole range of educational day evening program .(to be opportunities which will be held this year at Beth El Syna- considered by the curriculum gogue), director Stanley committee." Mitchell reports that the Newly elected chairman "walls have been opened". Phil Wayne said that while Credit status will be given to '"the Wednesday evening students who participate in classes are Important; the new other Jewish communal edu- format allows students to take cational activities. For exam- advantage of other options, ple, students are encouraged which a r e t h e m s e l v e s to attend and to report on the worthy." Kallah weekend or a Sunday Gass offerings and descripmorning breakfast/class or a tions will be mailed to parents. Shabbat morning discussion Mr. Mitchell also said that ingroup or a conversational He- quiries are Invited (553-3221).
Committee, has announced the Fall, 1980, awards by the Committee. In the Preschool through High School category, the Beth El religious school was awarded $2700 to establish a Hebrew language lab for individualized slddur instruction. Beth Israel received an additional $700 towards its computer assisted instruction program which was also funded with $1250 in the Spring. The Jewish Community Center was awarded $500 for a youth effectiveness training program. In the College category, a Joint proposal of The Department of Jewish Education and the Federation was awarded $1200 to fund a special series of programs for college students during their winter recess. According to Mr. Kaslow this brings the total of funds allocated during 1980 to $8900. Each year, the E.K. Newman Grants Committee can allocate up to 40 percent of the
income earned from the trust fund established from the sale of the Esther K. Newman Camp. Allocation of 1981 funds will occur in April of 1981.
Special Meeting A special meeting of the Federation Board of Directors will take place Monday at 7:30 p.m. In the JCC to discuss the relocation of the H.U.D. 202 Housing Project (apartments for the elderly) from its original location on the Preschool Playground to the rear parking lot. Joe Kirshenbaum, Federation president, said architectural sketches will be available to show the new layout. He said Board action is needed to meet the, Nov. 21 filing date required by H.U.D.