SERVING NEBRASKA, IOWA Vol. LXt Mo. 18
Omaha, Neb., Frt, Januar
Howard Epstein (ten) and Ron Click (center) received Justin Greenberg Memorial Young Leaderahlp awards. Making the presentation is Henry Grecnbcrg.
Sandy Nogg (left) pretent* the Lois Jeanne Schrager Memoriil Young Leadership award to Cheryl Cooper.
Howard Kaalow (left) congratulates Brtice Gutnick, president, Jewiah Family Service upon that department's winning of the Community Service award.
300 applaud Federation's annual meeting By Morrlo Molinc The|ewish Federation of Omaha leaped into its 80ih year of Bcrvico to the community with a fast-moving a n n u a l meeting Sunday at the Jewish Community Center. Nearly 300 were on hand Jo hear' Federation Prursideni Paul Cohen predict a successful cmnpalrjn in 1983 "tlespileeconornic oloom" and U> witness the pres-
entation of lop awards as well as the unanimous election of the entire slate of officers, directors and board members. Winners of the major awards were as follows: Tin: Justin CJrecnbcrg Memorial Young U'adi'iship Award to Howard Epstein and Kon Click; Tho Lois Joanne Sctirnger Memorial Yputig Leadership Award to Cheryl
Leadership Awards announced Sunday By Ellen Cordrnan Federation Staff ThriN* people were honored as outstanding young leaders nt the Federation last Sunday. Cheryl Cooper re-
ceived tlio l/)ls Jcanm* Schraner Young Leadership Award while Howard f.'pstcin and Kon Click were awarded ihe Justin Greenbcrg Young Leaclorship Award, (continued on page 3)
A liberator speaks "There but for the Greco of G o d . . . " must bo In ffi» thoughts of Corf Rojonborg (right) of Omaha, o eunrfvor of tf» Nazi oxtormlnstion CURBS,fifir,Rosenberg was msrehod out of Urtdsbefg, tan Oaehau a f ew days betor» B» camp was liberated by the American entry. Julius E. BcmsUrtn, a resJdsnt of Califomla end orta of the reaction to what tw n w on ttwt Hay of Bberattan. Mr. Bamswin'a commems end soriw of th* photos ha took ere on Pases 6 and T.
Cooper; (see accompanying story) And the Community Service Award to Jewish Family Service. In his address, Mr. Cohen urged the Jewish community to send a "strong message to Washington" by supporting both the Israel Special Fund Drive and tho regular 1983 Campaign. He pointed out that tho bulk of the money which the lame
eliminated from the appropriation to Israel has to come from American Jewry. "Lei us show the Congress that Jews aro concernixl nbout people and that we will do what is necessary to show that support," Mr. Cohen added. Mr. Cohen said also thai plans are underway to form a "loose confederation" of Jewish Federations in the Midwest to ap(continued on page 2)
Lea By Bert Lewis The 1903 Women's Campaign will officially open with a one o'clock Tea on Jan. ?.r> at the home of Mickey Sturm. Invited guests vvill be women whose contributions are included in the Chai/Crand Gift category- Mrs. Sturm, chainmin of the affair, promises a spectacular afternoon. The distinguished guest speaker will be Leu Rabin, wife of former Israel Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. An ardent supporter of social and welfare programs in Israel, Mrs, Kabin has always teen actively involved in voluntary humanitarian work. Some of her earliest service came when, as a young girl, she joined the Palmach and worked in its Office of Information during the War of Independence. Among her current pel projects is the Council of Working Women, the largest women's group In the country. During war times, she was constantly involved with assistance to the wounded and (heir families, working tirelessly to Improve conditions everywhere. Whllo her husband wa.i Israel's Ambassador to tho United States, she continued her ongoing efforts In behalf of the rehabilitation of her country's wounded scrv-
, Lea Rabin icemen. All tho while, she was known in Washington circles as a charming and vivacious hostess. Chairman of the Chai/Crand Gifts division Cigi Ostcn has said, "We are so fortunate to have tan Rabin with Us. Sho is a woman who cares very, deeply for her fellow human beings, and has a stirring message for her listeners. I urge every woman who receives an invitation to attend." Anyone in iieed of a rido may contact Pearl Given to/, chairman of the Transportation Committee.
NAC grant helps JCC start theater program The Nebraska Arts Council ha.'i awarded a S5.512 grant to the Jewish Community Center for an Artist-in-fiesidenco in Theater. . Martin ), Skornnl, production manager of the Chanticleer Community Theatre, Council Bluffs, has been selected as the artlsHn-rcsidencfl for 1983. -• • • •<
"The/grant will give our theater program professional guidance and continuity," said Carol Katzmah, vice president of Cultural Arts at the Center. "And the amount of the grant is second only to the one received by the Omaha Public Schools, so we are extremely proud and •' • • (continued on page 9)