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The big lie We have been advised that today's edition of The Daily Nebraskan, a student pewspaper at UNL, will carry an advertisebient questioning whether the Holocaust Did in fact occur. \ The advertisement, according to Univerpity sources, is being paid for by Columbus [>usine8snian William Curry. Aa described to the Jewish Press, the jjeadline of the advertisement is as follows: .'Can Holocaust Legend Bear Scrutiny?" I The timing of the advertisement coincides idth a two-day miniconference on the Holobaust to take place at UNL Nov. 3-4. I We believe that the acceptance of this type of advertisement reflects poor judgment on the part of the newspaper. i To allow somecme to say that the Holocaust did not occur violates all standards bf truth in advertising. I In fact, Thomas Johnson, presiding judge If the Los Angles Superior Court, settled I case by saying that Mel Mermelstein, a balifomia businessman, was entitled to an (qpology because the "Holocaust is a mat\iBr of history and sheer fact dictates that I Holocaust occurred."
Mr. Mermelstein also was awarded damages of $90,000 from the Liberty Lobby, the Institute for Historical Review, Willis and Elizabeth Carto, defendants in the case. One of the defendants, according to Mr. Mermelstein's attorney, Michael Morocco, refused to participate in the settlement and was sued for libel. Mr. Morocco said that Mr. Mermelstein was awarded a judgment of $6.25 million from Ditlied Filderer of Sweden, a director of the Institute for Historical Review. We only mention the court case as an interesting conclusion to a long list of attempts on the part of "revisionists" to rewrite history. What we are concerned about now is that The DaJly Nebraskan is allowing lies to be presented in the form of paid advertising. Anyone in his right mind knows full well that the evidence supporting the Holocaust is overwhebning and incontrovertible. To allow a fellow newspaper to present a big lie without reprimand would be wrong. If this ad, does in fact run, we seriously question the integrity of The Daily Nebraskan.
A "SucGos Blast" More than 100 children attended the "Snccos Blast" sponsored by the Lnbaritdier Rab|U Mandal Katanan and Ua wife, Shani. in the Jewiah Community Center Snkkah Tneaday afternoon. TUs waa tlM firat pnblic event aponswed by the Katsmans after their recent move to Omaha.
New Israel Bonds offer ''competetive" rates Over 20 people attended the patron-host neeting for the Truman Clare Dinner of State last week at the home of Mort and Shirley Trachtenbarg, chairmen. SaulVolchok, businessman from Philadelibia, discussed some of the new Bonds ivailable to individuals as well as some of Israel's latest accomplishments. Mr. Volihok pointed out that currently an Israel Jond pays between 4% and TAIh depend: ng on the bond, the amount invested and |he term. "We are now highly competitive D the market place," Mr. Volchok said. The group also previewed the newest Is-
rael Bond report on Israel's accomplishments in the field of high technology, medicine and aircraft. Dr. Paul Shyken, Israel
Christians, Jews to have service
The dinner is on Nov. 16 with cocktails at 6 p.m. at Beth Israel Synagogue. Reservations can be made by calling 341-1177 or by mailing in the RSVP card.
A public religious service for Christians and Jews will be held in Omaha in response to a papal invitation to pray iw peace. The "Jewish-Christian Encounter of Prayers for Peace" is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at St. Cecilia Cathedral, 701 N. 40th St. Rabbi Stephen Barack and Cantor Harold Firestone of Temple Israel plan to participate.
Bond general chairman said, "When one sees what Israel has done over the last 38 years, we as Jews can be proud we helped with our Bond purchases." Mr. and Mrs. Trachtenbarg said they were pleased with the turnout and added, "If this is any indication of the dinner, this year should be one of the most successful in Omaha's history." MT^'. Trachtenbarg reminded everyone to send in their RSVP cards as soon as possible after they receive their invitation.
Nominations sought for leadership awards Nonunations are now being accepted by the Jewish Federation of O^aha for the Justin Greenberg and Lois Jeanne Schrager Young Leadership Awards. The awards, to be presented at the Federation's Annual Meeting on Jan. 11,1987, will honor a young man and a young woman who have demonstrated personal commitment, involvement and leadership in rendering service to the Jewish and general community. After his death in 1976, friends and family of Justin Greenberg established the Young Leadership Award as a tribute to his active role in community activities. It has been awarded annually since then. Founded in December, 1960, by Phil Schrager, the Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Fund has provided funds for col-
Chai/Grand Gifts division to host humorist Fran Lebowitz By Susan Paley Campaign Volunteer "Fran Lebowit2 ... is the funniest woman in America...," says the Washington Post. "An important humorist in the classic tradition. The satire is principled, the taste impeccably" atates-^tbe New York Times Book Review. Fran Lebowitz will be in Omaha on Nov. 20 as the highlight for the Chai/Grand Gifts luncheon. The event, sponsored by the Women's Division, will be held in the Cloud Room of the Peter Kiewit Plaza at noon. The author of two best selling books, MetropoliI tan Life and Social Studies, Fran Lebowitz is ranked by Time Magazine as one of l^e top female I authors in the country. Critics FranLebowitt feel that "the writing of her books is best viewed as a preparatory phase and that the art of conversation has been Lebowitz's lifetime work." "I'm naturally entertaining," says Ms. Lebowitz. "It's no effort for me to be funny in conversation. "It's an effort in writing." Vanity Fair magazine says, "Humorist Fran Lebowitz seems to fashion her career after Oscar Wilde's quip about putting talent into writing and saving genius for life." She has been compared with Erma Bombeck, Dorothy Parker and Oscar Wilde. Ms. Lebowitz was bom in 1951. "I was bom, brought up, and I live in New York," Ms. Lebowitz states. Before becoming a writer, she worked at a number of jobs including bulk mailing and taxi cab driving. She was also a columnist for Interview and Mademoiselle magazines. "I have always been in a state of rage, and I genuinely don't understand why everyone isn't. I think it's the only logical response to life. I think of my writing as an organized and rarified form of the tantrum. My entire
LaRouche candidates failing NEW YORK (JTA) - The LaRouche organization, already reeling from federal indictments, also suffered battering defeats in the 1986 primaries, according to an AntiDefamation League of B'nai B'rith analysis. The ADL said that of 234 candidates .in.26 atatea,-oii]y,13,managed to mu,-of
lege scholarships and a variety of programs and services in the Jewish community. In addition, this Endowment Fund provides fw the annual presentation of the Lois Jeanne Schrager Young Leaderahip Award to honor Mrs. Schrager's commitment to the volunteer sector. The winners of the awards will recave stipends to attend the 1987 Council of Jewish Federation's General Assembly in MiamL At that time, they and other young leadership winners from across the country will be honored at a special recognition ceremony. The selection of local winners is made by a committee comprised of past award recipients. For nomination information and application fonns, contact Ellie Penner at the Federation office, 334-8200.
which nine were for uncontested nominations, and none of the 13 is expected to win in November. In making the study public, Nathan Perlmutter, ADL's national director, attributed the LaRouche candidates' overall poor performance—more than half i-toPage2)
life I have been punished for it. Only since Metropolitan Life has it occurred to anyone that irritation as a pose could be lucrative," said Ms. Lebowitz. Labeled as strictly a New York humorist, Ms. Lebowitz states, "I think that humor is not a matter of demographics, Humor is a matter of sensibility. Yo\i can never know who's going to share your own sensibility. You can't know it by how rich someone is, you can't know it by ag^, you can't know it by where someone Uves in the country, you can't know it by anything. Each person's comic sensibility is an individual thing." Except for being Pope, Ms. Lebowitz says she could not think of another job she would like to have other than being a writer. "I would very much like to rule. Empress. Any job that would involve ruling large numbers of people, 1- would be interested in." "Fran has been very responsively and enthusiastically received everywhere that she has appeared, and we are looking forward to a wortderfully entertaining afternoon," said Bev Seldin, chairman of the Chai/Grand Gifts event. Invitations for the luncheon and program will be mailed soon. Chai/Grand Gifts is a minimimi contribution of $1,500 to the 1987 Women's Division Federation Campaign. Additional information can be obtained by calling Ellie Penner at the Federation office, 334-8200.
Athletes' exhibit opens Monday
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An exhibit featuriiig the Jewish athletes of Nebraska during the past century will open Monday in the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society "Corridor of Jewish History" museum at the Jewish Community Center. The exhibit features pictures, stories, trophies and awards of all t3T)es concerning Jewish participants in every type of sport and athletic activities. Ducky (Lois) Milder has served as curator of this exhibit which is the sixth to be shown in the mueum located in the area of the JCC between that building and the Livingstone Plaza. Anyone still wishing to contribute items, photos or trophies of Jewish athletes in Nebraska or Council Bluffs, Iowa, may do so by bringing the material to the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society office at the Jewish Community Center or by calling 3348200, ext. 277. All items in the exhibit will be returned to those original owners who desire.to. )^iy«itheni placed on loan only.