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Marshall Kushner heads 1982 Campaign for Men By EUeo Ctordman Federation Staff Marshall Kusbner is the guy with the great tense of humor who is always ready with a joke or a funny line. But he becomes serious when talking about the 1S32 Federation Campaign. When Mr. Kushner was asked why he Is heading, the Men's Division of the Campaign he answered, "because of the priority of (ho needs and because of my lifelong commitment to Judaism. I grew up in. a home that had a Bluejtox, Many times I put mypenny in the box Instead olbuying bubble g i m '• ) "The Campaign is important because the money collected helps strengthen Omaha Jewish communal life. The funds are used to support the seven departments of the Federation which offer programs and services for people of all ages." "Part of the money is used to help Jews all over the world. Money is sent to Israel to support vital programs. Funds are used
Marshall Kushner to help maintain the support system which offers hope to oppressed Jews in all lands. Organizations we support are helping to counteract the growing isolation of Israel in the world community and rising antiSemitism. The Jewish FJgJjgsyjB*,, of Omaha has been raising money for local needs and for Israel since the (urn of the century. Keeping up with changing attitudes about fundralslng, the Campaign has taken a new
direction In the past five years. The base of contributors has been expanded so that everyone In the community has an opportunity to donate to the Campaign. And the days of over solicitation are long past "We don't tell people what to give, but we do tell people to stand up and be counted by contributing to the Campaign," Mr. Kushner said. "Each gift is vital because we don't have the large contributors like New York, Chicago or Los Angeles. We try to contact every Jewish man in Omaha for a contribution no matter the size.1.' In 1880 and 1&81 the Men's Division sponsored two successful community dinners, This year Instead of a dinner, two Missions |have been planned as a way of reaching out to new *• leadership. "Now that we have broadened the base of contributors, we want to strike a vein of talent that (Continued on Page 12)
Men's Mission meets Rabin Editor'* Note: Tblrtyfive Omaba men recently returned from a five day trip to Israel. This Is the Tirst of four articles describing their e x periences and Impressions. By Ellen Gordman *o<1eratloo Staff Yad Vashem... Mount Zion...thc Sinai Desert... the Golan Heights ....Masada....the Wai). For five days the participants in the Omaha Men's Mission to Israel traveled around the country. The 33 men stood on the Golan Heights, planted trees at a new settlement In Judea, visited the Sinai and held briefings with Israeli government officials. This Mission Is unique in the history of the Federation. Never before has such a large organized group of Omaha men traveled together to Israel. The leaders ...of. the Federation thought it was* vital to begin grooming new people for community leadership roles. So the 33 men were sent to Israel to see first hand the financial needs of the country and
IRA in westers can aid Israel
Investors in directed Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) can direct their trustees to buy certain Israel securities for these accounts, according to Manny Goldberg, general chairman of the Omaha Israel Bond Campaign. For details on Investing IRA monies in Israel
securities, investors or trustees may contact the Israel Bond office, 341-1177 or write to 315 Service Life Bldg., Omaha, Nebraska C8102. If an individual's IRA does not allow for the purchase of these securities, the Bond office can furnish information about transferring Into an account that docs.
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Celebrating 85 years Tbe Rev. Alex Kuli, ritual director at Beth El Synagogue, was feted oa hl» BSth birthday last weeb daring a meeting of Mlirat hi Women at tbe synagogue social ball. At left Is Ruth Klopper, president of Kalah Franklin Chapter and at right ii Mollle Franklin. Gifts were made tn honor to. Mlzrachl projects In Israel.
The keynote speaker for Monday evening classes the spring semester of the will include: "Milestones In College of Jewish Family the life of the Jew" by Learning has been an- Cantor Leo Fettman, "0 God nounced by co-chairman and Jewish Belief" by Rabbi Linda Dunn and Hindy Batt. Kenneth Brombcrg, "InMichael Medved, author of troduction to Talmud" by What Really Happened to the Rabbi Isaac Nodoff, "The Class of C57will be in Omaha Jewish Experience as Into speak on "Jewish Survival terpreted in Great Poems" In the '803" on Sunday, by Rabbi Mycr Kripkc. A March 14 at 7:30 p.m. The morning class, calligraphy, CJFL is sponsored by the Is also being presented by Omaha Jewish Cultural Arts Ann Kibe) Schwartz. Council. Tuesday nights will offer: Classes will begin the " H e b r e w " by Walter following evening and arc Fcidman who will also teach scheduled to continue "Yiddish", "Reason and through the week of May 2 Faith: The Fiction of Isaac with two week break for Bashevls Singer" by Amy Passover. A brochure Stanley and "Jewish Art and describing the seminars and Architecture" by Marty classes is being distributed Shukcrt. to the Jewish community. The spring schedule will Two seminars scheduled follow the same format as for Thursdays are: "The introduced In the fall. Streets Were Paved with Classes will be held on Gold?" • A History of Mondays and Tuesdays with Omaha's Jewish Peddlers by seminars scheduled for Dr. Oliver Pollok on March Thursday evenings. There 25 and "A Clear and Present will be a f3 fee entitling Danger" - a look at antistudents to register for as Semitism today by Alan many sessions as desired. Katchen on April 22.
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Yitzhak Rabb, former Prime Minister of Israel, talks to Jay Lerner dttring an unexpected meeting on a return flight to the United States. Mr. Lerner was one of the participants on the Men's Mission to Israel. Parsow, Dr. William the importance of raising Plnsky, Marvin Polikov, money to support Steve Simon, Jerry A. programs. Participants on the Rosen, Jerry Slusky, Martin Sophir, Robert Mission were: Yaffe, Richard Zacharia, HarlanNoddJe, Louis B. and Harold Zabin. Solomon, Lawrence I. Although the fundBatt, Robert Batt, Edward r a i s i n g p a r t of t h e Belgrade, Sherman F. Mission was of secondary Brodkey, Paul G. Cohen, importance, solicitation Marvin G. Cohn, Gary while in Israel brought Colick, Steven Dloogoff, amazing results. The 35 Thomas Fellman, Donald men increased their Fiedler, Sanford Friedpledges by 51 percent. man, Nelson Gordman, Howard Hahn, and James One of the highlights of E. Harris. the Mission occurred in a plane high over the Also, Bennett HornAtlantic Ocean when the stein, Dr. Allan Jacobs, Arnold Joffe, Howard' men met former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Kooper, Howard Kramz, Rabin graciously spent Forrest Knitter, Robert time answering questions. Kully, Joy R. Lerner, (Continued on Page 12) Mark Lubinsky, Alan
By Mitch Orllk Federation staff associate
soring groups are encouraged to participate financially, or in kind.
Jewish organizations and institutions, which sponsor The Esther K. Newman programs to enhance the Grants Committee may Jewish identity of youth and allocate up to 40 percent of college students in thethe earnings of the Esther K. greater Omaha area, can Newman Memorial Fund, now apply for funds from the which was endowed with the Esther K. Newman Grants proceeds from the sale of the Committee. Esther K. Newman Camp. The c o m m i t t e e can The committee meets twice allocate approximately a year, in April and October, $10,000 in 1082 for programs to evaluate proposals and that meet the guidelines on allocate funds. which""the E s t h e r K. Mr. Kaslow said it Is Newman Memorial Fund important for sponsoring was established. groups to plan ahead in order According to Howard to best utilize the Esther K. Kaslow, chairman of the Newman Grants. Esther K. Newman Grants Committee, emphasis is The deadline for returplaced on .new and in- ning of completed apnovative programs. Spon- plications is April 16.