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By Jill Kusliner Belmomt An elt-gant and informutive evening is planned April 16, when the Business nnd Profws-ionnl Women's Division of the Federation Campaign will celebrate its "Gallery Gala." The G:30 p.m. event will be held at the Jewish Community Cen'• ter. A reception in the gallery preceding dinner will feature the works of the Gala's guest artist, former Omahan Jay Milder, according to chairman Sharee, Business and Profeciional WornNewman. Mr. on'o Division cliairmun Patricia Milder will also be Newman, right, and B & P Gallery in attendance. Gala chairman Sharee Newman Featured speak- take a break from planning the er for the evening April 16 Campaign event, will be Judith Brown, president of the Minneapolis Business and Professional Women's Division. Ms. Brown, a financial planner, is also a former president of the Minnesota Women's Network. Those persons who are not yet a part of the Business and Professional Division but would like to participate in the evening Gala are encouraged to call Jeanette at 3348200.
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'Allan Gould, scholar-in-residence Friday, 8 p.m. Beth El Synagogue Saturday, 8 p.m. Beth Israel Synagogue Sunday, 10 a.m. Temple Israel, brunch at 9:30 a.m.
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By Jill Kuskner Belniont Women's Campaign Volunteer Every now and then an event is planned that iais.es curiosity and generates excitement. Such an event is being planned as the Grand Event for the 1985 Women's Federation Campaign. The "Gallery Gala," an afternoon of art, entertainment and elegance, will take place at the Jewish Community Center at noon x _,, , / on April 16. Bobbie Epstein was named chairman of the event by Campaign chairman Suzanne Singer and vice-chairman Nancy Greenberg. Epstein The guest star of the Gallery Gala will be contemporary artist Jay Milder, formerly of Omaha, now of New York. Mr. Milder's works primarily revolve around biblical and Hasidic themes, plus Jewish mysticism, according to program chairman Jeanie Neff. • Mr. Milder's education included studies at the Sorbonne in Paris, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Hans Hoffman School. His exhibits have been shown in numerous galleries in New York, as well as cities such as Los Angeles,, New Orleans, Dayton and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Those attending the Gala will be pleasantly surprised from the moment they walk in as they will find appetizers table seating, Nancy Hornstein and Linda Mann; enterand wine coolers being served in the Gallery prior to the tainment, Pam Friedlander, MoUi, Doris Newman; sitter luncheon. The women will have an opportunity to visit with service, Sharon Epstein; hostess chairmen, Nancy Noddle, Amy Friedman, Jeanette Nadoff and Gail Kohll; artist, EvMr. Milder as they view his work. elyn Katz; and the Avenue, which provided gifts. Entertainment will be provided by,Patty Nogg, Beth Ginsburg, Pam Cohn, Connie Slutzky, Sibby Wolfson, DebAll women in the community are encouraged to attend bie Friedman and Anno Broder. Darlynn Fellman will be . this, exciting event, Mrs. Epstein said. Persons needing featured in a tribute to womeh.'wrfttenTjy Joanie Jacobson. transportation are also asked to contact the Federation of-In addition to the above-mentioned entertainers, Mrs. fice. Epstein expressed her gratitude to the following people who The afternoon's babysitting service is free; however, rehave aided in the Gala: invitations, Carolyn Magid; food, Andi Kavich and Midge Bauer; decorations, Ducky Milder; servations must be made with Sharon Epstein, 333-4797.
Men's Campaign Cabinet increases giving by 83 percent
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By Carol KatzmanNCJW publicity volunteer Every year the Women's Plea for Soviet Jews, a Committee of the Leadership Conference of the National Jewish Women's Organizations, coordinates programs in communities throughout the United States to bring attention to the grave •circumstances of Soviet Jews. This year's Women's Plea will feature Sister Ann Gillen, executive director of the Inter-religious Task Force on Soviet Jewry, speaking on March 31, at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center.
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Sister Ann has been to the Soviet Union many times and has attended the most recent conferences on Soviet Jewry. She is widely regarded as an expert in her field and has coordinated many similar programs in the greater Chicago area, where the Task Force offices are located. Recently, Sister Ann returned from national meetings where plans and preparations were made for the Committee for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the organization which oversees the Helsinki Accords. The first meeting in Ottawa on May 7, will focus on problems of human rights; the second in Budapest from Oct. 15 through Nov. 25, pertains to the creation and dissemination of cultural materials among the 35 countries who are signators of the Accords. "We are concerned with the suppresion of the Hebrew language in the Soviet Union," said Sister Ann in a recent telephone interview. "There are not only great difficulties in finding materials, but laws against disseminating them'. "Under the title of'Myths of the People,' the Soviet government recently published a series of Bible stories," she continued- "The religious importance to oppressed Christians in the Ukraine, the Baltic States and Poland, as well as to the Jews, was deleted so that the Soviet publication bore" little resemblance to the biblical stories as we in the West know them.
Fran Milder (left) and Ducky Milder hold a photo of the Riekes Synagogue in preparation for the opening of the NJHS Museum. See story on page 2.
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"There is a strong link, we have found, between religious expression and culture," Sister Ann concluded. "That dimension needs to proceed so that cultural materials of minority groups are available in Eastern Bloc countries; as well as in the West." In the meantime, the Inter-religious Task Force continues its efforts for Prisoners of Conscience. Every week appeals are sent to Soviet officials, the U.S. Congress and the Western press to alert the world to the worsening situation of minorities in the USSR. Sister Ann Gillen's Omaha appearance for the Women's Plea for Soviet Jews is sponsored by the Omaha Section of the National Council of Jewish Women, the Jewish Federation of Omaha, the Anti-Defamation League/Community Relations Committee of Omaha, and the Union of Councils of Soviet Jews. Admission to the program is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. For more information, call 333-1303.
By Allan Greene, executive vice president, Jewish Federation The Men's Campaign Cabinet met, Match 13, at the Jewish Community Center to discuss strategies for meeting the $2,000,000 goal in the 1985 "Partners for Life" campaign. The Pacesetter Division (contributors of $5,000+) is planning a major fundraising event on April 4, with George Will as the guest of honor at the Highland Country Club. A major community dinner, planned for April 20 at the Red Lion, which will be open to all contributors of the Federation, is expected to attract 600-700 persons. A videotape featuring the services and people of the Omaha Jewish community will be the highlight, together with a special presentation to the Livingston Foundation. The dinner and program are scheduled to start at 7:45 p.m. The cost for the dinner will be $15 per person including the meal, gratuities and an evening of dancing and celebrating. Invitations wiU be sent out in the very near future. In the spirit ot "Acharai" — Follow me, \he members of the Cabinet also made their own commitments to the 1985 campaign. A phenomenal increase of +8:! percent or $73,600 compared to $40,200 card for card was \he result. "We are well on our way to meeting our $2 million goal now," said Tom Fellman, co-chairman, enthusiast1 ically. As of March 14, the campaign, including the above gifts was at $556,000 compared to $506,000 for a .10 percent increase, card for card. "Operation Moses"was at $i65,000 and approaching its goal of $174,000, according to Marshall Kushner. chairman.
BulletinThe Soviet Jewry Committee plans to conduct an informational meeting April 17 at the Jewish Community Center to explain its expanding program of activity, .according to Shirley Goldstein and Miriam Simon.