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Leonard and Bert Lewis to lead Federation campaign By Joanie Jacobson Federation public relations director Mori Trachtenbarg, president of the Jewish Feideration of Omaha, has announced the appointment of Leonard Lewis as chairman of the Men's Division, and his wife, Bert, as chairman of the Women's Division of the 1988 Annual Federation Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks, rabbi emeritus, Temple Israel, shows a boolc on theology that Campaign. "This is only the second he o>edited to Bdye Wolf, Library director. Rabbi Brooks donated the book to the Library. The portrait on the wall is of the late Paul Veret. He is recognized as the founding time in the history of the Omaha Jewish community force behind the Federation Library. that a husband and wife have served together as chairmen," remarked Mr. Trachtenbarg. "Both Leonard and Bert Lewis have been outstanding citizens of this Jewish comNpte: Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks, rabbi emoi- works were presented in writing and to his munity and we are fortunate to have their combined tua of Temple Israel since 1985, worked claases over decades," Rabbi Cohon was professor of Jewish the- years of service, commitwith two other rabbis the past seven years to edit tiie works of the late Rabbi Samuel ology at Hebrew Union College in Cincin- ment, knowledge and leaderS. Cobon. Rabbi Brooks studied with Dr. nati from 1923 to 1959, and before that had ship to set the example in Cohon for eight years as a stndent and for served three congregations, one of which. 1988." Mr. Lewis was Men's Disix more years following ordination as a Temple Mizpah in Chicago, he founded. "He was the major influence in the com- vision chairman for 1987. rabbi. In this interview, Rabbi Brooks conveyi his admiration and appreciation of a position of earlier editions of the Um'on "I'm very pleased that I Prayerbook, the Union Haggadah, and the have been asked to lead the former teacher. Rabbi'a Maaual, among a host of other^ Man's Campaign again this B;|r MoRit MaUnt ^^ y^,"TiJjjaia:'TBoth Berr practical rabbinic works." "Among Ame^anTfewlsETarty, RJtibi But, above all, according to Rabbi and I wdcome the opportnCohon was not the most widely loiown of our teachers, yet he was one of the most eru- Brooks, Dr. Cohon was a prolific and pre- nity tottimulate a renewed interest in supporting our comjmunity dite scholars of Jewish theology, whose (Cmtianed on Page 2) needls. We urge eyeryone to recognize their obligations to thieir Jewish family—in their home, in this community and in the world." "Both of us were bom and raised here," added. Mrs. Liewis. "We're 'Sabras'. Our families were and still are in this community. Having grown up here, having raised By Yitzak Sanda ducer of not only anti-Iarael propaganda, our own family here, we care very much Director, PUins Statea Region, ADL but also of outright anti-Semitism. U.S. about the continuity of this community. Radical left groups in the United States Farm News has published articles which Jews everyv^nre represent a universal famare engaged in a wide-ranging propaganda call' into question the reality of the Holo- ily and we must take care of our own." campaign against Israel and Zionism, ac- caust, deride the Jewish faith and equate "In the Judaic tradition of Tzedakah (juscortUng to an Anti-Defamation League of Israel with Nazi Germany. tice), high moral values and concern for our B'nalB'rith report. According to Justin J. Finger, director of fellow Jews, it is lmperi|tive that we supThe report, entitled Still a Scapegoat: Is- ADL's Civil Rights Division, the strategy port the efforts of the Omaha Federation," rael and Zionism ia the Mind of tbo Radi- of the radical groups sometimes involves emphasized Mr. Lewis. "We have to meet cal Left, documents the activities of 10 such the use of "fronts" which draw well- the high standards we have set for ourorganizations and publications. meaning people^ Some use deceptively in- selves. This is the real purpose of CamOne such group, located in Des Moines, nocuous names, Mr. Finger said, citing the paign." is the U.S. Farmers Association and its U.S. Peace Council, which is an affiliate of "To support a family and meet its needs pro{iaganda organ the U.S. Farm News. the Soviet-created World Peace Council, requires funds," dediured Mrs. Lewis. "If This group is jpariiaps the leading local pro(Continiwd on Page 2)
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ADL report identifies 'radical left groups'
Bert and Leonard Lewis we are to maintain our position as responsible family members, we must provide these funds. Leonard and I consider it a privilege to work on this campaign and we're anxious to do it together—as a family. In her role as chairwoman, Mrs. Lewis has put into place a new Women's Cabinet—a working cabinet to inqdement new ideas and to move in new directions. "In the past, the cabinet has been comprised of past chairwomen," Mrs. Lewis explained. "Today, the trend in most major cities is to appoint a group of women who are currently involved in community, have the desire to help and the willingness to work, and who will take on the obligation of a specific job. "The 1988 Women's Cabinet will be a sounding board—a team—the first string— the leaders who will recruit and train the players who, in lum, will inspire lis all." Mr. Trachtenbarg also announced the Omaha Federation Campaign will begin earlier this year to coincide with UJA (United Jewish Appeal) and CJF (Cotmcil of Jewish Federation) national fimd-raising campaigns. "Because our calendars were not in sync, Omaha has not been able to (Coatinaed on Page 2) CHICAGO-Former Omahan Philip M. Klutznick, Secretary of Commerce under former President Carter, will be the guest of honor July 12, coinciding with his 80th birthday,, at the Chicago Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science's annual dinSonia Breslow and Barbara Seglin, coner at the Chicago Hilton & Towers. Abba Eban, Statesman, historian and au- chairmen foi- the Lincoln Federation's thor, will deliver the keynote address. A Women's Campaign, have announced plans number of Omahans already have made for a luncheon at noon on Wednesday, July reservations to attend, the announcement 8, at the University Club. The guest speaker will be Judy Harris, past co-chair of the stated. Mr. klutznick, attorney, businessman, Young Women's Federation drive of Minand international philanthropist, has served neapolis. Ms. Harris has served on the in Federal government posts under seven Board of Directors of AIPAC, the auxiliary Presidents, and also served as the U.S. rep- of Mount Sinai Hospital and the Young resentative to the United Nations Economic Leadership Cabinet in Minneapolis. Invitations will soon be mailed to all Linand Social Coimcil with the rank of Ambascoln women who have pledged $100 or more sador. Chairing the event is Judd D. Malkin, to this yeat''s campaign. Anyone who has chairman of JMB Realty Corp., a former not, as yet, returned her signed pledge card but intends to pledge at least $ 100 may seJewish United Fund chairman. Information on the dinner may be ob- cure an invitation by phoning either Bart&ined by contacting the Chicago office of bara Seglin 423-5376, or Sonia Breslow 4895074, preferably after 5 p.m. Weizmann at <ei 2)641-5700.
Weizmann honors Philip Klutznick
Lincoln women plan campaign luncheon
It'slstbry telling time! Joan Jacobson, public nlationa director, Jewish Federatioii, ia the leadblf storyteller for the summer series sponsored by the Federation Library in the Jewiah Community Center. The program is for children from four through eight and takes place June ^, July 14, July 28, and Aug. 11 from 1:16 to 2 p.m. Eleanor Whitman is scheduled as the next teUcir ot f tones.