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Vol. LXVI No. 7 Omaha, Nabf.
National Jewish groups support Peter Hoagiand By Morris MUlna Second District Democratic congressional candidate Peter Hoa^and, sees the financial support he has received from national Jewish groups as recognition for his stand on issues of Jewish concern, "In my 10 years of public service, the Omaha Jewish community and those in the teaching profession have been the bedrock of my support, and my legislative rec• ord is one that I am proud of," he told tha Jewish Preas in an interview this week. Mr. Hoagiand said RouodUbk, Washington, ,JAC, DcUware, Multi Issue, Soutfawest and Hudson Wtiiey pditfcal action committees have contributed to his fwmpaign. In addition, he pointed out that a "sizable" nimiber of local Jewish supporters have backed him financially and these names are listed openly in his Federal Diacloenre form. He said, bowew, that despite this strong and welcome support from the national and local Jewiah community, his oppooant ia able to ontspend hbn two to
Peter Hoagiand "It's remarkable Ihat with Jerry Schenken's ability to outspend me that the race is so close," he added. Mr. Hoagiand, an attorney, said that Dr. Schenken has built up a national following among wealthy doctors by years of campaigning against the Umitation of physicians' fees and fw addiUoqal taxes to fund Medicare. "Bjr looking at Schenken's dlackMure form, one can readily aee many, many coDtribatkma in the 1600 to $1,000 range from doct<»v and medical groaps," Mr. Hoagiand added.
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By Monia MaHne The Eather K. Newman/Carotyn Knlly Newman Grants Committee haa funded five new pragrania, : Murray H. Newman, chairman, has annooncad. Tlia prograaM m* a Jawiah laauuicxreativity taater ipoaaand by the BInaa of Jewish Education {UfiWr, Israat: Ctiabration ^of UIB, aponaored by Tsm^pia larael's youth group (ll,2M); Tell Me A Stoty, spaeaond by UTTO and Tempi* Israel religioua school («760): Young Mnaidaaa CoaqMUtioo, ipon; aorad by the Jawiah Ceaamnai^ Center nnak dapartOMnt, l«2,126), and SaaaarThaatar Inatitat*. apoMandbythaJCCthafr t^49>rtBaBt.(»3,400). Aceofdiaf to the pniHW ak tka raaootca canter ia to jMriahpraiMiioaa, •dcUdraDtooaa Ml* natariali to their claaarnoma. I
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eqMricnce will enhninate with a final Caiamber Theater preaentatioa open to the entire Jewiah community. Ten Me A Story wiU provide an opportunity kr sto(janta t^'^'g*' Grade aaven to meet with a maatcr Jewiah atorytaOar. TUa will be accoavitahad durii« Jawiah Book Month. Th» Young Mvatciana Competitian win be to pnvlda a framework within wUch tha Jewiah Commonitr Cwtar can aoeoorac*, matora and reward muaieal aatallsnce in area Jewiah youth.. Objactivee of the program wii ha to aw«d two adular aUpa for yonag Jawidi muiidHa who win be invited to aabodt tapee to a panel ol Jodgaa. Tan ol the parfotmera wiU be invited to pbqr at tha JCC in a program open to \im commnni^. A Summer Theater laatitote wffl aUow junior Ugh olatadMtato _ Mr iawiah Uvoofh paftkipatioB iu'aa Inatitato taught auddiiaetadhyaMal'
"Despite Us ability to outspend me, we're going to be competitive in the final days of the campaign and there's no questkn but that we're going to win." Mr. Hoagiand explained that he is adequately funded to win and that he feels confident of winning because he has a "much stronger message" and that he is in step with the residents of the district. Mr. Hoagiand said that his strong record of support for Jewish interests is well known in the Jewish community, especially hit activity dealing with synagogue vandalism, paramilitary organizations, ethnic discrimination and Civil Rights. He said also that he has issued a "strong issue paper" on support for Israel and that be will work hard in Congress to make sure ttiat the special relationship between Israel and the United States continues. Mr. Hoagiand waa graduated from Central High School, Stanford University and Yale Univendty Law School The Hoaglanda have four children: Elizabeth, Kate, Christopher and David.
State approval The State of Nebraska haa pravidad the Roee Bhimkin Jewiah Home for the Aged with a Certificate of Need. The ccatificate, according to Eugene Brandt, executive director of the Burean far the Aging, win permit the Jewiah Federation of Omaha to move ahead with plane to cimatmct a 22-bed addiUoa to the Home. The addition will taicraMa the aiae of tha Home by tt,000 aqnara feet and ia bring funded by a IMM4M0 gift from Roee Blnaakin aM har family and fSOO.OOO from th* Federation's Tha nmaWng hmdfav of np to M00,000 haa bean amncad Iqr a loan from tha Roee Hone
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Federation wiil lionor Cliai/Grand Gifts women By Joanle Jaeobson Federation public relations director The women of the Chai/ Grand Gifts Division of the Jewish Federation of Omaha Campaign will be honored at an appreciation luncheon on Nov. 7, at the Kiewit Plaza beginning at noon. The afternoon will feature the initjatlon of the Lion of Judah pin of honor, a national award to be presented to Mrs. Rose Blumkin and Mrs. Frances Batt by UJA board member Sandra Lippy of Warren, Ohio. The Lion of Judah is given to the woman who makes an indiidual commitment of $5,000 or more to her community campaign. Also featured will be guest speaker Dr. Ellen Cannon, a political commentator and producer for National Public Radio and a specialist on American pul>lic policy. Ms. Cannon was in Omaha last February to speak to the Men's Grand GifU Division. Paul Epetein waa chairman of t|)e aveat. "The reeponaa to Ellen Cannon waa phenomenal," said Mr. Epstein. "Everyone in the room learned from her. The feedback was ezcdlent." Bob Gordman, Grand Gifts chairman, said that Ma.. Cannon was a "very knowledgeable, aware and exciting qMaker." Judy Brodaky and Joodi Veitxar are OM;hairmen of the Wonan's Chai/Grand GifU event. "We wanted tha afternoon to be beautiful and upbeat," aaki Mra. Veitza, "... as meaningful aa it is beautiful We're thriUed to begin tlw Lion of Judah traditioa in Omaha and we're ao grateful to Mrs. B. and FranoM for laeding tha way. "I had the pleaauta of talking to Ellen Cannon on the phoiM," aha noted, "and I waa Imprasaid with har anargy anid political knowla^ Sha'tt ipeak about political iaauae that diractfy aflset the Jewiah canmMnity aad proariaad that aVary-
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one would have a wonderful time and leem a lot. She has a tremendoua enthusiasm for public speaking. She sounds terrific." "VVe wanted to give the women something to think about," added Judy Brodaky. "AU tla^r have to do ia come and listen. They don't have to agree, just listen ... and think. " 'The Jewish way' ia to do aomething for someone else that makea. their life better," ahe explained, "and no where can you do more for more people than at the Federation. "Federation ia the parent organkation—the canter. It keeps everybody togathw. Withoutit, wad Jiiat ha little iadependnt atatea,'each with our own area of interaat. The Fadaratkyi benefits evsiyone, yet wa take it for granted." " IbeUeve in contributing to my f<ia»niunity and in
ady Brodkey helping the Federation," said Mra. Veitzer. "Now that I no longer work fulltime, I look forward to becoming an active part of the volunteer community again." "If every single Jewiah person 'took' from their community, who would put back in?" aaked Mra. Brodsky. "There are ahraya lots of joba to do. It aeema the older we gat, the more time we have and the more able we are to help. "I have lota of reqtect for thoee women with young children who actuaUy have leea time to give, but who make that extra effort for their Jewiah conununity," shs conduded. "We all have to do that We all have to Ueten and titink and make that'axtra efiort'hi order to be aufcsaeful "If you're Jewiah and there's a Federation, it you." 2
Court rules against Kahane By David JERUSALEM «JTA) Prime Mlaiatar Yltahak I bloc itobathackMI dmy ef a dadriaa^by lata KalMaa'a Kaeh party (Nov.l
KyOctjBbythaCaatral ^t^Mi Coaa^ltaai At tha aaaaa tiaa^ tha court ruled bjr i 8-3 maiof ity that thai Arab Peace, which
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beaefH. In the Kach caaa, a paaal headed by the court'o pnai* <laat,JaatieaMairate afflnaai • Badtag by tha Cwiti al KItrtiirw Cww^tt^ that tha Kaeh party ia raciat and appaoad to the deoMicratie aatuia of tha atalA Saeh partiae an dieaaiHflail bam raaaiag ia MdiaBa, iMkr M Mand•aat la tha Biale Lawa. Tha aoHadBMat waa not ia faraa whoa Kahaaa waa
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