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Applications being taken foir new apartments at JCC It vas announced this i V I y Joe Kirshenbaum, I i i'1'int of Federation 1
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Tax tips New tax laws and Endowment Funds l!v Alhii (ioodman Controller. Jewish Federation on Omaha Recent changes in the income tax tows should be taken into consideration in both estate planning and contributing to the Jewish Federation's Endowment Funds, The new laws make it possible not only to effect mujor tax savings,but also to help the Federation continue to deliver needed services to the Jewish community. When reviewing your long-term financial planning with your advisors, you may find it. advantageous to consider a bequest in your will to the Federation's Endowment Fund. In addition, consideration also should be given to making a substantial one-time contribution as a permanent endowment or a philanthropic fund before Dec. 31, 1981. II
The substantial changes in the tax laws may make contributions of this nature highly cost effective in 1981 year-end financial planning. While investigating tax savings, one should also consider that cuts in current Federal funding of social services have put a severe p strain on Federation's financial resources and threaten the continued high level delivery of needed community services. Over the past 78 years, our Jewish Federation has played a vital role in the lives of many in the Omaha community, regardless of their social or economic status. But, for the generosity of many people who care about their fellow human beings, this would not have been possible. For those who have substantial taxable income in 1981, a good option to consider is to make a one 'time gift to either the
permanent Endowment Fund or to create a philanthropic fund as part of the General Endowment. T h e r e a r e arrangements whereby the donor can suggest distributions from these funds in the future years. If you determine that you would like to include the Endowment of the Jewish Federation in your estate planning, please notify the writernr Louis B. Solomon, executive director of the Federation (334-8200) or 333 South 132nd Street, 68154. With your permission, we will send you a letter of intent. Your signature expresses your promise to include the Federation in the planning of your estate. The new tax laws not only make it possible for the donor to derive substantial current tax advantage, but also offer an opportunity to perpetuate your name in good deeds.
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l-n i) that construction is Hearing completion of the Livingston Plaza Apartments, a new 52 unit Housing for Elderly Apartment Complex located at 303 South 132nd street, adjacent to the Jewish Community Center. Lease applications are now being taken. Interested elderly and handicapped families may call Seldin Development and Management Company, leasing agent, at 333-7373, Ext. 40, from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. for an appointment. Lease applications will be taken at the Jewish Community Center. This new three-story elevator-equipped building includes 46 one-bedroom
apartments and six twobedroom apartments specifically designed for elderly residents. Six of the 52 apartments have special features for the handicapped. All apartments have individually controlled airconditioning and heating, carpeting, range and refrigerator. Each apartment also has a TV antenna outlet, plus two connections to the emergency alarm system which notifies the administrative office on the main floor and also the resident manager's apartment at night in the event of an emergency. The front entrance has a security door system including a TV viewer from each apartment. The three"Story high community room with an adjacent kitchen is
available for the residents' recreational activities. There is also a combination laundry and artscrafts room, plus a patio on the south side of the building. Off-street parking is adjacent to the main and rear entrances. A newlyconstructed connector building provides allweather access to the Jewish Community Center. A rental subsidy is available to elderly and handicapped persons under the HUD Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program; residents will pay 25 percent of their adjusted monthly income for rent (including utilities). Occupancy of the first units is scheduled for approximately March 1, 1982 depending upon weather conditions and other construction factors. Continued on Page 11
Book Fair opens Sunday by honoring 56 Omahans The honoring of 56 Omahans will highlight the opening of the eighth annual Jewish Book Fair Sunday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Jewish Community Center. The Book Fair, sponsoredby the Jewish Federation Library and the JCC, continues through Dec. 20 with a variety of programs. The ceremony, sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women, Omaha Section, marks the completion of the organization's three-year Oral History project. | Those Omahans being honored at the reception, are featured in the NCJW exhibit and book. During the program. Ellie Penner, NCJW president, will present each of the honorees with a copy of the book. The exhibit will become a permanent part of the Library collection. The book, Our Story: Recollection of Omaha's Early Jewish Community 1885-1925, is based on interviews with 56 of Omaha's earliest Jewish residents. The book and photodocumentary exhibit explore the. immigration . and. set- -
.Arthur Kurzwell tlement experiences of Jews in Nebraska. Arthur Kurzweil, author of From Generation to Generation: How to trace your Jewish genealogy and personal history - will deliver a community lecture as part of the opening program. A reception honoring the Omahans, sponsored by NCJW, will be held after the lecture. the next major event takes place at noon Wednesday, Dec. 9. The Women's Community Luncheon features Belva Plain, author of the novels Evergreen and Random Winds. The luncheon is at the
Belva Plain JCC and there is a $4.75 charge. Reservations must be made by noon, Monday at the JCC. This event is sponsored by Beth El, Beth Israel and Temple Israel Sisterhoods, B'nai B'rith Women, Hadassah, Mizrachi Women Hatikvah Chapter, Mizrachi Women Kalah Franklin Chapter, National Council of Jewish Women, Omaha Section, Women's American ORT and Pioneer Women. On Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m., the motion picture, The Young Uons, will be shown and on Sunday, Dec. 13, a variety of children's activities will take place. (Continued oh Page 12)