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Murray H. Newman, Omaha business and civic leader, has been named a Truotcfc of the Milton S. and Corin.ie N. Livingston Foundation, Inc. The Livingston Foundation, founded in 1948 by Mr. and Mrs. Livingston, has played a major role in the support of. Jewish and other philanthropic causes, continuing a long record of Jewish and civic leaderohip and generous philanthropy by the Livingstons during their lifetime. Mrs. Livingston died in 1960, and Mr. Livingston in 1969. Mr. Newman, whiL h former executive vice president of AmVjica.ri ."Community Stores Corporation, bpqrgtbrVof.Hinky Dinky Supe™arkefe;.ia"atgriiduate".of the Whartoh School of Finance at:the University, of Pennsylvania; -aittjii^c.ehtly received" a roas^-'s;degree in business admiriistra' ti,or> from Creightpn Uriiversity. He is presently engagedjjn the management of several other businesses and real estate interests and personal investments. Mr. Newman has a long record of civic activities, both in the Jewish and non-Jewish communities. He is currently a member of the Board'jf the Jewish Federation, Nebraska state "chairman of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, member of the Community Relations Committee of the Jewish Federation, and vice chairman of the Foundation of the Jewish Federation. He has served as Campaign chairman for the Jewish Community. Center building fund,.. fund raising chairman for the Jewish Federation Campaign, director of the Jewish Community Center, and chairman of the Israel Bond Campaign.
Murray Newman ation and the Combined Health Agencies Drive; member of the advisory committee of Franklin Community Credit Union; and director of Greater Omaha Community Action. In selecting Mr. Newman to serve on the Board of the Foundation, the Trustees noted that his extensive participation in civic and charitable activities, and his awareness of the programs and needs of othei agencies, coupled with hio extensive business experience, make him uniquely qualified to help guide the Foundation in its philanthropy in coming years.
Other posts formerly held by Mr. NewMr. Newman fills the vacancy created by man include: chairman of the Douglas/ . the death of Louis Somberg last January. Sarpy Chapter of American Red Cross; Other Trustees of the Foundation are Jule board member of the Omaha Symphony As- M. Newman, president; Morton A. Richsociation; board member of the Meyer Chil- ards, vice president; Stanley J. Slosburg, dren's Rehabilitation Center; fund raising treasurer, and Robert I. Kully. Yale Richchairman for the American Heart Associ- ards is counsel and secretary.
< By Morris Malms Thomas P. Cavanaugh, Democratic candidate for Congress in the second Congressional District, said he is "uncomfortable" to have political campaigns preoccupied' with religion. "It's frightening to find that religious influence is rushing into our society," Mr. Cavanaugh said to a •••'? meeting of B'nai. B'rith Breadbreakers last week at Howard Johnson's restaurant. Cavonaugli In answer to questions, Mr. Cavanaugh explained that he is opposed to any effort to have the State involve fckclf in prayer in public schools. "This government was formed, in part, to avoid religious ,persecution,?' Mr. Cavanaugh added. He said also that the Jowiah community of Omaha should recognize that silence on the part of the general community toward anti-Semitic remarks'by a State Legislator should not be taken as support for his views. "These remarks were so offensive to everyone tnat they didn't deserve recognition," he added. ,- .;,, . ' .,
Mr. Cavanaugh said that the priorities of the nation should be directed toward economic development and improving the educational system. He pointed out he entered the political contest with the belief that an individual can make a difference and that he offers the voter an ability to negotiate with both political parties to achieve legislative goals. He asserted that his opponent is unable or unwilling to sit down and talk with the Governor, the Mayor and the State's U.S. Senators. Mr. Cavanaugh said also that his voice would be an effective one in controlling spending. "I am not accepting Campaign money from political parties nor from Political Action Committees . . . I am perhaps the only candidate in the country to be running on small amounts from individuals."
Early deadlines Jewish Press printing schedules require early deadlines for upcoming issues. The deadline" for both news and advertising for the the Oct. 19 issue is Oct. 9 at noon and the Oct. 26 issue, Oct. 16 at noon. '
Editor's Note: The following resolution was provided to the Jewish Press by the Rabbinical Council of Nebraska: According to Jewish tradition, it v/an on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, that the world was created. Yet, with this oeason, we recognize that humanity continues to arrogate to itself the power of God: it now possesses the capacity to reverse creation itself. All people stand at the abyss of selfdestruction. As Jews the world over gather in their synagogues to pray for life and health, we are reminded of the Biblical verse that says, "Choose life, BO that you may live." (Deuteronomy 30:19). Tesliuvak, self-reassessment is the message of this season. We are enjoined to review our past deeds so as to improve ourselves and thereby merit life. In this spirit of self-evaluation and of hope for all humanity, we the Rabbinical Council of Nebraska, urge our country to exercise moral leadership by initiating efforts to eliminate the threat of nuclear destruction, and we do hereby affirm the following:
1. Support for immediate, mutual, verifiable agreements to halt the testing, production, and deployment of new nuclear weapons systems. 2. Support for negotiated deep cuts in the arsenab of all nuclear powers. 3. Support for early and successful conclusion of negotiations of a comprehensive test ban treaty. 4. Strengthening of command and control over nuclear weapons to prevent inadvertent and unauthorized uss. . We are convinced that such principles can reduce the threat of global cataclysm while simultaneously improving security for all. \ , , The time to act for peace is upon us. We must accept our responsibilities not only for ourselves, but for generations whose ancesters are yet unborn. By our deeds, we truly can affirm creation and, perhaps, mold a future in which swords are transformed into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks. The Rabbinical Council of Nebraska is made of congregational and non-congregational rabbis in the Omaha and Lincoln
Marcia Barnestein has bseri chosen as the new executive director of tho North American Aliyah Movement:,'ai5c6rdin£ to co-presidents, Ad. ina Mishkoff and Jeff Berman. Sue'; ceeding Marsha • Kirshblum in this ' . .-...position, Ms. f " / Barnestein began j \ \, her official duties / \ ,J \ in late August. Born and raised in Schenectady, N.Y., and educated Marcia Barnestein in New York City, Ms. Barnestein brings to her new role a rich academic background. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in Hebrew culture and a master's degree in educational anthropology, and English as a second language from New York University. While earning her BA, Ms. Barnestein pursued Judaic studies at the Jewish Theological Seminary, and she spent her junior year of college at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Although she taught for a short time in the New York' City public school system, the majority of her 15-year teaching and administrative career has been in Jewish day schools, most recently in Omaha.
For three years" Ms. Barnestein lived in Israel, where she taught English, and conducted research forllan, the Israeli Association for Cerebral Palsy. Working for Han enabled her to travel extensively throughout the country and it put her in close touch with many different Ashkenazic and Sephardic ethnic groups. She has visited Israel several^ times since her residency there. While teaching and living in New Haven, Conn., Ms. Barnestein developed a special interest in the Holocaust.
Danzig 1939: Treasures of a Destroyed Community Exhibit continues through Nov. 18. Special events: Jewish historian, teacher and author Saul Friedlander will speak Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. in the Joslyn Lecture Hall . . . Debbie Greenblatt appears in a special solo performance of Polish/Jewish folk songs at luncheon concert, Oct. 3 at noon . . . Free concert' featuring the Omaha String Quartet, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. .'. Call 342-3300 for information.
TV broad Filmed in 19 nations, throughout four continents and over a period of four years, "Heritage: Civilization and the Jews" — an epic series of nine one-hour programs premiers in October on the Nebraska ETV Network. The programs will be seen on consecutive Mondays at 9 p.m., beginning Oct. 1, except for a special broadcast of the second program in. the series on Oct. 2, at 9 p.m. "Heritage: Civilization and the Jews" is telecast with closed captions for hearing-impaired viewers; Hosted and narrated by Abba Eban, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States and the United Nations, the sweeping.documentary series captures more than 3,000 years of the history of the Jewish people as seen within the context of Western
civilization. From the stony heights of the Sinai to the shores of the Dead Sea, from the Amphitheater at Delphi to the Roman Forum, from the ghettos of Germany and Poland to the kibbutzim of Israel, "Heritage: Civilization and the Jews" traces the evolution of Jewish thought, insights and culture through-three millennia. The series begins with the birth of Western civilization and the emergence within the glittering empires of Mesopotamia and Egypt of a semi-nomadic people advancing a new idea of God above nature. "Heritage" explores how this small group' of people included, and was influenced by, successive generations of other peoples and by developments in the world at large — (continued on page 2)