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Irman Israel Bonds Drigbl Mediterranean color and haute couture combine in a show that will display Israeli fashions under the auspices of the Women's Division of State of Israel Bonds. Internationally-known Israeli designers Join with up-and-coming houses for the event, to be held at the Jewish Community Center on Sept. 29 at noon. Admission is b y o minimum 1230 Bond purchased. Israel created its fashion industry with design talent and craftmanship that flowed to the country with immigration from 70 lands. Us development came with the help of Israel Bond investment funds channeled through Israel's Development Budget. Israel Bond input Is reflected in fashion-related areas that range from local production of high quality cotton to advanced computerized technology In knitwear production. As a major employer and exporter, the fashion industry enjoys Israel Government support. Its rapid development has seen a new generation of young designers like flideon Oberson come to the fore. Designs reflect the bright colorflof thi'ir Mediterranean setting and the influence of I'aris and Milan couture. Not surprisingly for a countrv where
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By Joseph Polakoff a company prominent in the Washington Correspondent entertainment industry. He Washington — Congressional is chairman of Josephson candidates in the 1G82 International Inc., which elections in both major engages in businesses parties who believe that concerned with talent "America's strategic in- agencies, radio stations and terests in the Middle East office design and furare best served by main- nishings. taining our traditional Contributions to cancommitment to the security didates will be voted by a of Israel" will receive committee of five members support from a newly formed headed by Josephson. The organization of prominent other members are Barry Americans, both Christians Killer, chairman of and Jews. Paramount Pictures; Rita The National Political llauser, New York lawyer; Action Committee, con- Martin Perctz, editor in chief ceived earlier this year by of The New Republic, and Marvin Josephson of New James Wolfcnsohn, inYork, has embarked on a vestment banker and nationwide effort to raise financier. The National PAC substantial sums for the is located at 40 West 57 support of candidates who Street, New York. support Israel. In a discussion with five the sun shines more than half Oberson and Purs by Slfan "It is no secret that journalists in the American the year, bathing suits are a Braun. designer focus. The famous -~~Jtan Holland pf Chicago continuation at maximum .Jewish media at his New Gottcx line has been followed will be the guest speaker at levels of the United States York office, Josephson said: In the field by half a dozen the Fashion Show. Marda commitment to Israel's "Mobile Oil has a PAC. other houses. Also Cohen Is the Women's survival is in greater Bechtcl has a PAC. Fluor represented In the show is Division Chairman and her jeopardy today than at any has a PAC. Boeing and time in the past." Josephson Amoco and Grumman all fine leather apparel, another committee includes: Israel) tradition. Moilinc Cassman and Amy said in discussing timing of have PACs. But those of us Due to tour CO cities in the Friedman, luncheon chair- the effort. Josephson heads who believe deeply in this US and Canada, the show men; Carol Goldberg, brings together a unique workers chairman; Bobbi sampling of Israeli fashions. Lcibowltz, p u b l i c i t y , Jeancttc Ban, catering; On view will be swim- Jean Dultch and Jeri wear, cottons, knits, leathers Kaplan, advisors; and Joan and velours by Bcgcd-Or, Lchr. Uy Klltn Gordman crease in taxes and inBiba, Diva, Dorian of Israel, The show will be staged Federation Staff flation," Bald Marshall Gaby Model, Gottex, Helen and accessorized by The The financial costs to the Kushncr, chairman of the Knits, Kitan Ltd., MIF- Avenue with Marlcnc Israeli economy arc Men's Division of the 1982 Glico, Niba Ltd., Papco, ftik- llcchtman as coordinator staggering as a result of Federation Campaign. ma and Tadmor. The and commentator. "Operation Peace for the featured dislgncrs arc Oded Further information may The financial costs of the Galilee." The direct and Gera, Piny Lcitersdorf, be obtained and reservations war arc evident throughout indirect cost of the war arc Jerry Mclitz and Gideon made by calling 341-1177. estimated to be about $2.5 the country. Due to lack of billion. To meet the expense labor and heavy machinery of the war, the government being used in Lebanon, has increased taxes and construction In the county proposed cutting vital social has been reduced. services which it cannot Thirty percent of the afford to support. adult population of the North Members of the Tzcdakah To help Israel during this has been drafted. This will Committee of Jewlih financial crisis, Omaha result In an approximate 10 Family Service gather Jewry is being urged by the percent annual industrial around the bin at the JCC to campaign leaders to pay loss and a 20 to 25 percent urge the Jewish comtheir pledges to the 1982 Ions in agricultural munity to contribute Campaign. Money collected production. An estimated kosher food for local can then be forwarded im- $40,000 million will be lost in families until Sept. 13. mediately to Israel to crops and productivity. Allan Cioniher, director, maintain social services Tourism is down, creating a Jewish Family Service, such as education, im- loss of millions of dollars to. will deliver the parcels to migrant absorption and the economy. The list of respect the privacy of the vocational training. economic hardships could go recipients. From left are "While we in Omaha are on and on. committee members looking forward to the Now Sheryn Joffe, Conole Year, the Jews of Israel are "The economic burden is Slalsky. Cberyl Cooper, not so fortunate. Many falling on the Israelis who Motlloe Cassman and families nave lost sons In the are the most heavily taxed Pbyllta Zabln. war and all Israelis have peoplei JnjfaB_workL_ _The-_ been burdened with an in- people of Israel are
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country's long-term stake in Israel's survival have not had a nationwide PAC. "By participating in The National PAC, those of us concerned about America's future course in the Middle East can bring our collective influence to bear most effectively on the election of candidates to the House and Senate. By giving to the national PAC, we can stand against the Petrodollar Lobby in Washington and its flood of campaign contributions." Amoung The NatPAC supporters are Morris Abrams, Woody Allen, Ted Ashley, George Barrie, Bob Hope, Rabbi Wolfe Kelman, George Klein, Zubin Mehta, Itzhak Perlman, Roberta Peters, Simon Rifkind, John Rosenwald, Laurence Tisch, John Tunney, Pinchas Zukerman. More than $350,000 has been contributed with many contributors making (he $5,000 maximum contribution permitted by thefederal election law.
depending on American Jews to help them during this time of need," said Bobbie Epstein, cochairman of the Women's Division of the 1982 Federation Campaign. Due to the response to an appeal for payment of pledges, when the war first started, the Jewish Federation was able to forward $100,000 to UJA for Israel. The Federation wants to send the remaining portion of its financial commitment to Israel as soon as possible. That is why contrubutors to the 1982 Campaign are being urged to pay their pledges now. "If we in the United States respond generously now, then perhaps vital social services can be malnalned," said Mrs. Kfrshenbaum. / "Statements for 1982 pledges were mailed this week. Please respond now and help the Jews In Israel Jiave a happy and, h o n ' peaceful new year.