B'nai B'rith Urges Prevention of Crime 3 COUNCIL
BLUFFS, LINCOLN, 0M4HA. Omaha, Neb., Fri., May 29,1981
WASHINGTON - Alarmed safety in the home and on the oping plans to increase public over the dramatic Increase In road. Both have prevention as awareness and knowledge in home safety. violent crime throughout the key to success. A high priority for highway America, B'nai B'rith InternaThe home program includes tional's Commission on Com- courses in first aid, cardiopul- safety was set following a premunity Volunteer Services monary resuscitation (CPR) sentation by Ken Nathanson of (CVS), at Its annual meeting and making the home fire and Bethesda, a member of B'nai here, has made crime preven- accident proof. The commis- B'rith who founded Citizens tion one of its top priority pro- sion recommended that local for Safe Drivers, a nonprofit grams for 1981. B'nai B'rith groups work with organization which seeks to Proposing a plan of "educat- other organizations such as remove drunk drivers and ing for action," CVS Chair- the Red Cross, the police and other chronic offenders from man Leon Rosenfleld of-Los fire departments In devel- the roads. Angeles sdld the commission will inaugurate its program this summer through a series of workshops at the annual convention of each American By unanimous vote Tuesday original loan. district. the Board of the Jewish Feder"Livingston Plaza" was Rosenfield, who recalled ation of Omaha accepted the B'nai B'rith's long advocacy HUD 40-year-guaranteed loan presented to the Board as the for gun controls, said the pro- of $1,713,000 for the Livingston name selected by the trustees gram was developed with the Plaza, the 52 unit apartment of the Livingston Foundation assistance of Sgt. James King, complex which will be built on for the complex which will director of security for B'nai the grounds of the Jewish honor the memories of Milton and Corinne Livingston, comB'rith and former head of the Community Center. munity philanthropists and bank burglary unit of the The Board also voted to fund Washington Metropolitan Po- the deficit for "add-ons" to the leaders. lice. Rosenfield emphasized project up to $32,000 from the The name was announced close cooperation with local Federation's contingency by Harlan Noddle, co-chairpolice forces by B'nai B'rith fund. man with Is Tretlak of the lodges and units. Costs for the covered walk- Phase III Steering Committee "Our program has three way from the complex to the of the Center for the Aging, in major elements," Rosenfield JCC are not covered In the his report to the Board. explained. "Safer neighborhoods, safer homes, and safer people." The CVS plan also Included other suggestions to thwart Jerusalem Day, marking the anniversary of the reunifraud schemers and con artfication of Israel's capital, is a day of remembrance and ists, whose victims are usually of rededlcation: the young and the old. •remembrance of the havoc and suffering caused dur.The commission adopted ing 19 years of Jordanian occupation of part of Jerusalern, two other programs aimed at of the dire threat faced by the rest of the city early In protecting the Individual; June, 1967, and of the sacrifices In precious human lives that were required to thwart the renewed Jordanian agression, leading to the restoration to our nation of its most hallowed historic and religious sites; •rededication to the tasks of restoring the splendour of Jerusalem, of preserving its universal character as a free produced by Joel A. Levitch of and open city holy to three great religions and, above all, Jason Films and funded by the of assuring once more the true essence of its ancient HeCorporation for Public Broadbrew name — the "City of Peace." casting. The Jerusalem of today Is both a powerful source of Over 7,000 survivors are exspiritual inspiration and a sprawling metropolis that is the pected to attend the tribute to heart of a vibrant Jewish state, struggling against trethe six-million Jews who permendous odds for human progress, mutual tolerance and ished in the Holocaust and to harmonious co-existence. In an era that has seen a first pass a legacy of commitment and auspicious start along the rocky road to peace, Jeruto the next generations. The salem stands out as a model of good neighbourly relations Gathering Is being led by Honbetween Arabs and Jews which — though as yet far from orary Chairmen Elle Wiesel, perfect — prove that real peace cannot be achieved In one Slmone Veil and Stefan bold stroke. Nevertheless, It Is a goal that is attainable Grayek and Executive Comand worth striving for in the common interest of all the mittee Chairman Ernest W. peoples of our region. Michel and Vice Chairman At a time when Israel must find the strength to win the Benjamin Meed. peace, just as It did to win four major wars forced upon it, It Is expected that PBS stathere is greater significance than ever to the biblical tions throughout the United words: "Our of Zion shall go forth the Law, and the word States will carry the transmisof God from Jerusalem." sions at times to be announced TEDDY KOLLEK locally.
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Jerusalem Day
Court of Honor Neal B. Abramson takes the pledge of an Eagle Scout during a Court of Honor at Beth El Synagogue lost week. His parents, Marvin and Gall, artfcinis sldeastre members ol Troop 431. Neal advanced through the ranks, earning eight Skill Awards and 21 Merit Badges. His Eagle Scout Service project was completed at Beth El.
Satellite Relays World Gathering In an historic "first", the June 18 (1-2:30 p.m., EDT), closing ceremonies of the four- over the facilities of the Public day World Gathering of Jew- Broadcasting Service. ish Holocaust Survivors will be transmitted live via sat- The live transmission Is the ellite on Thursday afternoon, first ever from the historic
Camp Scholarships The David E. Bcber/Esther K. Newman Grants Committee has extended the date for summer camp scholarship applications to June 8. Application forms may be obtained from Carol Hutchison, Department of Jewish Education at the JCC.
and holy Western Wall In Jerusalem. Prime Minister Menachem Begin will make a major address to an assemblage of over 7,000 persons from 22 countries who will be concluding a four-day gatherIng of survivors of Hitler's death camps and their children and grandchildren In Israel on that day. Dally highlights of the LONDON (JTA) - Iran has been secretly trying to resume, World Gathering on June 15, purchases of arms from Israel 16,17 and 18 also will be transto use In Its war with Iraq, ac- mitted via satellite on PBS facording to reliable Middle cilities. These dally segments will last one-half hour and will East sources. But Israel Is insisting that be hosted by former CBS Iran must first take steps to- News correspondent David wards restoring relations with Schoenbrun and talk-show Israel, broken off following hostess Laurel F. VIock. the overthrow of the Shah. The broadcasts are being
Secret Arms Try
United Jewish Appeal Changes Campaign Thrust By Boris Smolar (Editor-in-chief emeritus, J.T.A.) " (Copyright IM1, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Inc.)
The United Jewish Appeal, which held its four-day annual national conference May 14-17, Is now quietly introducing some changes In Its campaign methods. It always held Its national conference In New York, bringing Jewish leaders from all over the country to the conclave. Last year and this year It held the gathering In Washington. It reported very successful results of Its 1981 campaign. The UJA fundraising drives are usually concluded at the end of the year when the goal for the coming year was announced. Now the UJA goal for 1982 was proclaimed more than seven months before the new year starts. Other changes In the UJA methods have taken place. One of them Is giving up the huge dinner In New York, usually attended by some 2,000 people from all over the country eager to see prominent Israeli statesmen and to listen to their addresses. Now the UJA leadership believes tnaf smaller gatherings pro-'
of 300,000 people — about 200,000 of them children — who live in slums in conditions of physical and social distress. The UJA has committed Itself to raise $400 million for this five-year project with contributions to be made by American donors over and above their giving to the regular UJA-Federation drives. Some 200 Jewish communities in the U.S. are already participating in the project.. Now the UJA Is advocating a "Jewish Renewal at Home" However, Its leaders recognize that American Jewry can for the American Jewish community. It stresses that the struconly provide strength to Jews in other countries on the basis of ture of American Jewish life is undergoing changes and creating the strength and quality of Jewish life in the United States. They new realities and needs. The new era of Jewish Renewal which therefore consider it important now to present to American started now In Israel must be extended also to meet newly creJewry the needs in this country as a means of stimulating larger ated Jewish communal needs in American Jewry, the UJA contributions to local Jewish Federations in this time of growing urges. The UJA leadership points out that many contemporary Inflation which affects the budgets of local and national agencies receiving allocations from the Federations. The UJA receives pressures are leading to upheaval and attrition In American Jewish family life. about 60 ocrcent of the funds raised by Federations. It c|tes the facts that 15 percent of households involving parTwo years ago, in 1979, the Jewish Agency in Israel proclaimed its "Project Renewal", campaign for the rejuvenation 1A>Atytto}#P2) duce more effective results for the fundraising campaigns; they are also less expensive. But-the most important innovation of the UJA campaign system is the policy of emphasizing the needs not only of Israel but also of the American Jewish community. The UJA remains the fundraising body for the Jewish Agency in Israel and for the Joint Distribution Committee abroad.