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Lehrh Dr. Paul Shykcn, | nounced that Mai ty chairmanship of (hi; C( for the State of Is- i rael Bond Dinner of State Dec. 9. Tho . Dinner of State it, part of the 19G4 State of Israel Bond campaign in Oinaha which has a proud record of participation in assisting in Israel's economic develop- | ment. ' Mr. Lehr wen quite excited r.bo1:! this year's iHnn. : •especially since tl.", is'Iorael'd tlanblo c\u :, .;. i.;r. L-m : si;l, "Israel's economic 1*1 c! ;• - tl-i [;tc.'.t, but
"Over the last 3G year3 more than $6.5 billion in Bonds hove been sold and with Israel's eyxcltcnt credit record more than half have been repaid without ever being late on any payment," Mr. Lohr continued. "With some of the new issues, euch as the Variable Rate Issue currently paying 10.125, everyone should consider Bonds for their portfolio," Mr. Lehr said. Dr. Shyken added, "For further information on either the Bond dinner or the jKrehaco of Bonds, pleass contact the Israel Bond Offica at 341-1X77 or by writing to 518 r ' Life Building, 1S04 Fnrnnm Gt., G I , IJcbr.'.!.d60102.
"Blacks and Jewo: Confronting tha Lauea" will bo the topic of Julian Bond's lecture on Oct. 20 at" tho Jewish Community Center.at B.'p.m. TliiaAyes' announced by Marc and Mitzi Dolman, College of Jewish Learning co-chairmon. They urge the public to get their free tickets,to the.lecture in advance by calling ..Lois Wina at tho JCC 3,34: -;8200._ Seating Jo limited raid tickets, aw "going last, 'thay said. Additional acating lies' been planned for overflow in the JCC'auditprium.-where closed circuit video may bD ' viewed on a large screen. Mr.' Bond will bs.. speaking in the JCC theater. 1 Mr. Bond's lecture will be the keynote for
tlu IVII Semcoter of the College of Jewish Learning which is npontsored by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council. The lecture ia being co-sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith/Community Relations Committee. Classes in the Fall cemester begin on Monday, Oct. 29 and run through Dec. 3. . •'••.._ •.'• A variety of courses have been designed, for'aclulta in the aree-i of Helifeiv language;' Jewish history, ethics and culture. One $10 registration foe allows a student to take any and all classes as well as free admission to the Yiddish film being offered oh Oct. 28. For more-information call 334-8200.
the people are t.Jituihig their belts in on effort to reduce inflation, and turn the ccon-,: orny around." He continued, "Israel Bond dollars are needed to aid the development of the high technology sector and industrial end agricultural projects.
Suzanne Singer us chairmen and Nancy Grcenb.ig pa vice-chairman will lead tha 1885. Women's Federation. Campaign, according to Maxin.o Kirahenbaum, president of the Jewish Federation's Woinon's Gabir • n e t .
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"Campaign hfl3 always been important to the women of Omaha. Their concern for and understanding of the needs of the Jewish community in Omaha and overseas has resulted in successful .women's campaigns in tho past and with the help of scores of enthusiastic volunteers, ws are looking-forwaTd to> an even more successful campaign in 1985," said Mra. Singer. " ' • • : • > . . ' " according'to' Mi;s;ri{rri]iionbaum,"""The; Women?a Cabinet ia (feiisMed'to have Suzio and Nancy in the leadership roles. They bring to their jobs a wealth of experience through involvement in Jewish communal affairs."
Mro. Singer, vica-cUairrtian of the 1883 campaign, ia presently a .member pf tha Board of Directors of the Jewioh Federal tion, Jewish Press, Jewish Historical Society and tho National Council of Christians and Jews. Sho is a pact board member;of Temple Israel nnd wa3 editor of the Tcmp{s> centennial book, "Consider t!se Yeera." She is married to Irvin Singer and has thres children, Ken, Dan end Dabbio Sorabsrg. . Mra. GreenbDrg, recipient of the 1383 Federation Volunteer of the Year award for: outstanding service'"to.the Rone Blumkin Home, ha3. served Women's" Campaign in . many .capacities. SIKJ was airnembc'rof the "Roiu E!uj.-.!;in-Liviiiijiton- Plaza •Stearin^committ'o and on tho Boards of the Jewish Federation, iJswisli Family Service; and: Temple Israel Sisterhood. She andTier husband, Don, have two children, Robert and Wendy.
By David Friodman ' after his two-hour meeting with Peres and Foreign Minister Israel wants the troops commanded-by'Brig. Gen. Antoine • ! WASHINGTON (JTA) — Israeli Premier Shimon Pere3 Yitzhak Shamir Tuesday, ia designed to help the new unity Lahad to remain along the border to patrol the areas from said hewas leaving Woshingi&n after two days of talks with -- government restructure Israel's .economy, Peres explained. where Katyusha rockets could hit northern Isiael. Reagan Administration officials "reassured about; the na- Peres said hio government wants to change Israel's economy Peres said Lahad, the successor to the late Saad Haddad, ture and the scope of the support and understanding" for from dependence on its old industries to an information represents the "real desire of the Lebanese people who reIsrael's problems. . . economy which exports science and .technology. side in southern Lebanon. I think they ere as much interested in keeping southern Lebanon peaceful as we are." . But Pere9 stressed,-at a press conference before leaving The government hops3 to increase exports from the pres. for New Yorlt, that while most pf the talks centered around ent $11 billion a year to $19 billion, trie Premier said. He Reagan Plan 'Not Operational' Israel's economic problems, the redl issue was how a de- said this would end the balance'of trade deficit and help Peres said that while Reagan renewed his commitment" mocracy in n non-democratic region could maintain its po- make Israel self-sufficient and thus need less aid from the "to his Sept. 1, 1982 peace initiative, the Israelis were,not litical and military strength. United States.- He said Israel wants to increase productivity asked to support it. "We know the initiative is in existence," the Premier said. "But for the time being, it isjiot oper"I did not come to Washington in order to raise money and exports, particularly export* to the United States. ational." so that we shall be able to maintain the standard of life in Peres, who, after his meeting with Reagan called the Israel," he said. "We shall do it ourselves." Peres stressed that "problem is not so much the nature President "a true friend of Israel," stressed that he had of the plan but the necessity for a serious partner. Finding Needs of iBrael'o army come to the United States because of "Israel's needs" and Peres explained that Israel needs United States help in not because of anything connected'with the U.S. Presiden- the partner must preclude agreeing about' a plan." He said discussions were held with the Administration maintaining the present size of its army, both in personnel tial election. "I feel very strongly that Israel is not a paron renewing the peace process with Egypt and Jordan. "We and weaponry, as well as replacing old weapons with a new tisan issue in American life," he said. have hot given up hope," he said. He said he believed in an generation of armaments. He noted that Israel pays for 70 percent of its defense and the remaining 30 percent comes Noting that he was scheduled to meet former Vice Pres- American expression, "quitters ate not winners and winfrom the United States in aid to buy military hardware. ident Walter Mondale in New York, Peres said that he has ners are not quitters," adding that" by winning, he means "winning a durable peace in the Middle East." TheJ^remier-said that while Israel has received large- known Mondale for many years and has had "good relations" with him. Asked if the Democratic Presidential canPeres said he "welcomes" the meeting between King Husscale United States aid; the value of the dollar has decreased because of inflation, while thej>rice of weaponry has gone didate was also a true friend of Israel, Peres said "What's sein of Jordan and Egyptian President Hosni-Mubarak. He wrong with having many friends?" noted it broke the Arab boycott against Egypt after it signed up greatly. '_""** a peace treaty with Israel, even though it still maintains . •• -'Eye to Eye'on Lebanon . peace with Israel and Israel has an Embassy in Cairo. ,As an example, he Baid that, in 1974 when large-scale Peres contended that in his meeting with Reagan and U.S. aid began, Israel had U.S. Phantom jets which cost $4 Peres noted that in his talks with the Administration, he million each. The U.S. F-15s and F-l6s Israel ia now buying five meetings with Secretary of State George Schultz he did not voice any objections to United States arms sales to found the United States and Israel see "eye to eye" on to replace the Phantoms cost about $40 million per plane. Lebanon. He said that while Israel plans to withdraw from Egypt because Egypt is at peace with Israel. "The problem Espressea Gratitude for U.S. aid Lebanon, a process-he said would take six to nine months, really is not arms but policies," he explained. Peres .'expressed gratitude that the United States .has he would not comment on whether Israel would do so uni"If any Arab country is at peace with Israel then the agreed to provide Israel immediately with $1.2 billion of the laterally without a serious commitment not to cross the red sijpply of arms is not the real problem. But if you supply $2.6 billion in'grants it is receiving in the 1985 fiscal year, line, whore, its troqpa'.are.,now deployed, or to keep the Pal- .arms to a country that maintains a state of belligerency which began Oct.' 1. He said this would help Israel meet its •.estiniah terrorists.frbmdoingso/ with Israel.the arms is then a support of belligerency in. immediate'needs. . " . . . . •: : stead of being compensation for a peaceful process," Peres ''We do not look for any trade-off on the Syrian side," " A - "' Peres also expressed the gratitude of Israel for support Peres said. ^'Itis; Up. to the Syrians to-decide if they want maintained. in Congress.! He said the 96-0"vote in the'Senate and the , to confront every morning pur arrny deployed alongside Asked about extremists.in Israel, such as Rabbi Meir 436-6 vote in the House to create a Free Trade Area between their line . . . 16-17; miles from theoutskirts of Damascus." kaharie, and the Jewish terrorist group whose members are Israel arid the United States was "an outstanding phenomnow on trial, Peres noted that every country has such probenon" which "warms our hearts." ; Peres said that the United Nations Interim Force in Le- lems. "You do have the Ku Klux Klan," he said. He said , The joint economic development.group, between.Israel,, banpn,(U^I{F,I,L,),co\i!4 re,p,loc§ {s;a^l.i ,tro,oDsin the,areas, 4 ^he^e^unitir gp^rprnent ensures.tha\t^h,e mai^sjream of ..waA the,.United -'States,;•announce'diby*<Pie8iam^^ '• * *''''''' •"''' ''*'"•