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}* Maltae ^ If. Sherman rounflfltlon In Chicago has given the Jewish Federation of Omaha 135,000 to endow a scholarship fund for college students. Mr. Sherman, founder of the international Midas Muffler Shop chain, was a native of Omaha. He moved to Chicago in 1029 and died in 1880 at the age of S3. His sister. Dora Rosenblatt, still, resides in Omaha. Jo« Rice a friend of the Shermans, made arrangements for the Sift
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with Sarlta Warshawsky, Mr. Sherman's daughter who is president of the Nate H. Sherman Foundation. In addition to being a
successful businessman, Mr. Sherman was a leader in Jewish philanthropies in the United States and (Continued on Page 4)
Rabin will speak at Omaha dinner
By Ellen Cordman Federation staff
Yitzhak Rabin, former Prime Minister of Israel, will be the guest speaker at the 1033 Federation Campaign Men's Inaugural Dinner on Jan. 30. Announcement of the dinner is being made by Jay Lerner, Chairman of the event. "We arc privileged lo have Mr. Rabin as our guest. Several years have passed since we have had a speaker of this stature attend one of our Campaign events," said Mr. Lerner. "Last year I par-
ticipated in the Men's Mission to b r a d . On the return trip, Mr. Rabin was on the same airplane. I asked the stewardess if a few members of our group1 could- meet with Mr. Rabin. Even though the time was 2:30 in the morning, he graciously agreed to meet with three people. When most of the group ended up gathering around Mr. Rabin and taking pictures, he was most cordial. He spoke to us about the situation in Israel, and what he told us was very interesting. Duo to his intimate knowledge and years of government
New look coming for Jewish Press The Jewish P r e » will take on a different look with its Jan. 7; IW3 issue. Depth of the paper will increase, the columns will be slightly wider, and typefaces will change. According to Morris Malioc, editor-in-chief^ ine being made In an effort to lower operating costs and improve quality of reproduction.
News and advertising deadlines Friday at noon, and Monday at noon, respectively, will remain the same. The new supplier of typesetting "services will be Pricsman Graphics Rapid Printing. Former suppliers were The «un Newspaper* for typlettlng and The Norfolk Dally Newt for printing.
service, Mr, Rabin's unique perspective will, I am certain, provide on exciting evening." Mr. Rabin has had a long history of—involvement with Israel dating from his participation as a member of the Palmach during the War of Independence. He was a Lt. General in the Israeli Army and served as Ambassador to the United States for five years. Recognizing the need to raise a total of $1,815,000 for the Regular Federation Campaign and $330,000 for the Israel Special Fund, the leaders of the Men's Division arc planning a campaign that will personally reach as many men as possible. In a break with the larger events of past years, the emphasis will be o n , smaller, more intimate gatherings where the needs of Jews In Omaha, in Israel, and throughout the world can be stressed. The evening with Yttahak Rabin on Jan. 30 is open to all men who make a minimum pledge of (2,000 to the Campaign. The dinner, to be held at the Jewish Community Center, will be preceded by a cocktail hour,
chosen as Its nominee, Bert Lewis. Mrs. Lewis has developed and written a regular historical column for the Jewish Press by researching back copies and selecting items of interest. "She has pursued thistask diligently to the point where her column 'How It (Continued on Page 3)
Karen Lincoln The "Volunteer of the Year Award" was established In 1979 by the Jewish Federation of Omaha to recognize the outstanding value of v.oluntecrs who give service to the community. Eighteen people have been honored in the lajst three years. They are representative of hundreds of volunteers who give thousands of hours of time each year to the Omaha Jewish community.
Steven Lostgarten
On January 0, 1983, nine volunteers will be honored at the Federation's Annual Meeting. These names will be added to the "Volunteer of the Year" plaque displayed in the foyer of the Jewish Community Center. Harriet Marko was selected by the ADL-CRC as "Volunteer of the Year". Mrs. Marko has been active during the past year in telephoning the ADL-CRC Board of Directors and committee members with information about meetings and programs. "Harriet has given many hours of her time to ensure the success of our activities and events. She well merits to be called an ADL-CRC Volunteer of the Year," said Alan Katchen, Director of .ADL-CRC. The Older Adult Group has ' selected as its recipients, Dan Greenfield and AL Oruch. "Dan is always around when help is needed such as bringing people to the meetings and serving meals," said Sally Venger, President. "He is on his feet constantly making sure that all the members of the Older Adult Group arc having a good time. Al never refuses any type of job there is to be -doncrWcxouldn'tTislrfora more dedicated volunteer. Both men ore our ambassador of goodwill." The Jewish Press has
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