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By Morris Mallne The legacy ofC.M. (Nick) Newman to the Omaha Jewish Community is one of philanthropy and leadership. Although he died more than eight years ago, his presence exists through his leadership influence on others and his continuing impact on Jewish institutions in Omaha and in Israel. The latest expression of love and devotion to his memory is a donation by his family of $100,000 to the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home for the Elderly. Groundbreaking for this facility will take place Sept. 9 at 7:15 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. The building of the JCC, interestingly, was on of the highly visible accomplishments of Mr. Newman's leadership in this community. As a memorial to Nick, his father, Julc M., and his brothers, E. Robert, Murray H. and L. James, along with their respective spouses, have made it possible for the administrative wing of the new nursing home to carry his name. "It's unfortunate that Nick never saw the JCC, he worked so hard to bring it into being," his brother Murray, told the Jewish Press. Nick died the day that the cornerstone of the new building was to have been dedicated in honor of the Newman families. "Nick," said Murray, "was the first of the younger guys to get into leadership position. He represented the beginning of a new breed of leaders in Omaha emerging in the 1960s." The accomplishments of Nick Newman within the structure of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, his work in behalf of Israel Bonds, and the efforts of he and his wife, Racquel (Racky) to benefit the people and the State of Israel, are documented in the archives of the Jewish Press. His death in 1973 plunged the entire community into mourning, and the Jewish'
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Plans for the groundbreaking for the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home for the Elderly will commence at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday in the north parking lot of the Jewish Community Center. "This groundbreaking is really meant to recognize and honor everyone who has made the Rose Blumkin Home a reality. So many people have had a part in making this possible. This night belongs to all of us," Nancy Greenberg, chairman of the groundbreaking ceremony said.
The groundbreaking ceremonies will commence with a welcome from Joe Kirshenbaum, Jewish Federation of Omaha president. Rabbi Sidney Brooks will give the Invocation which will be • followed by the Shovel of Earth honors using t*hei same '~ gold-plated shovel which broke ground for both the Nick Newman Jewish Community Center in 1972 and the Livingston Press devoted the major, . clue as to what motivated Plaza Apartments on July 14 portion of an entire issue in this successful businessman of this year. A special prayer printing messages of tribute to give of himself so by Rabbi Kenneth Bromberg and accounts of his varied tirelessly and generously to will conclude the outdoor his local Jewish community portion of the program, leadership activities. I scanned the Jewish and to the homeland for the according to Mrs. Greenberg. Press file on Nick Newman, trying in vain to find some (Continued on Page 2) The program in the JCC
The Jowlsh Federation of Omaha proudly Invites you to GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONIES for the ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME Wednesday, September 9, 1981 7:15 p.m.
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'Construction brings new parking changes Construction of the Livingston Plaza apartments and the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home will require "inconvenient" parking changes at the JCC for the next six weeks. According to the contractor, most of the current spaces will not be available during this period because of the need to prepare the grounds for the new buildings.
Steps will be taken to provide parking space in the grass areas and visitors to the JCC are being asked to observe the signs and park in designated areas only. The cooperation of staff, members, and guests will be •needed to minimize the inconvenience, the contrator stated. Special arrangements' will be made for the Sept. 9 groundbreaking ceremony.
Editorial A treaty for Israel Now is the time for the United States to offer a treaty of defense to Israel. Such a treaty would be a formal announcement to the world that America's military might would be applied to protect the integrity of Israel. A formal declaration of this nature should be linked to any continuing discussion of the proposed sale of sophisticated weaponry to Saudi Arabia. The proposed sale of $8 billion in AWACS and fighter plane enhancements clearly would jeopardize Israel's security.
Historic Reminder BERGEN-BELSEN, Germany - Survivors of the Bergcn-Belsen, Germany, concentration camp leave for Palestine in this historic 1946 photograph. The Illustration Is among those Included In an eight page historical section of a recently released report commemorating 100 years of service by the Hebrew Immigration Aid Society (HIAS). It's estimated that HIAS has rescued and resettled more than 4 million Jea s during its first centurv of actlvitv J
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How much proof is needed? Israel already has been forced to fight in five ware against the Arab states since 1948: The War of Independence (1948-49) The Sinai Campaign (1951) The Six-Day War (1967) THe War of Attrition (1969-70) The Yom Kippur War (1973) The periods between the wars and since 1973 have been
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