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SERVING NEBRASKA AND IOWA SINCE 1920 Vol. LXV) No. 47 Omaha, Nabr.
Aaron Edgar dies, cantor emeritus Aaron I. Edgar, cantor emeritus of Beth El Synagogue since 1972, died Monday at Clarkson Hospital. He was 91. Services took place Wednesday at Beth El. In addition to his wife, Ethel, Cantor Edgar is survived by a son, Raphael of Chicago; a daughter, Laya Frischer of Evanston, 111.; brother, Irving of Detroit; sisters, Clara Kleiman, Rose Gold and Tillie Knopper, all of Detroit, and six grandchildren. Cantor Edgar was bom Aaron Idkowitz in Rozvadov, Galada (then Austria, now Poland). ^His family came to the United States and settled in Detroit, Mich, while he was still a teen. The young Aaron sang in the synagogue choir in Rozvadov and then in the choir at Shaare Zedek Synagogue in his new home, Detroit. The cantor continued his singing as a student
Cantor Edgar at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, acting as cantor for the university Hillel Foundation. He taught for a year in a small town school in Michigan. It was at this time he dropped the name Iskowitz and became Aaron I. Edgar. Realizing cantorial service was more compatible with his talents. Cantor Edgar gave up teaching anid turned to (Continued on Page 3)
Group plans benefit for Firehouse theater By Morris Blaline A group of community leaders is planning a special theatrical celebration to benefit the new Firehouae theater. ' The celebration will take place Aug. 19, when the Firehouse will be offering Don Sparks in the comedy Jeevea TSIMS Charge. Those involved from the jOTTJah community of )maha include Mickey Jturm, acting chairman; )ece ZorinsiQr, Pennie )avi8, Andi and Larry {avich, Don and Nancy Qreenberg. I According to Mk. iturm, the group is oosflly organized as ^nsfoda of the Firehouse. "We hope to make this a very spedal evening of fun and entertainmant for the entire Jewish community," she said, ^^liing that this will be fa opportunity for all iheatergoers to reicquaint themselves Irith the pcofMsionalism of the PirebouM. She pointed out that be nraliouae has bean vorgaaind into a nonnrofit theater and tliat it
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Pacesetter Mission announced for fall By Joanie Jacobson Federation public relations director The Jewish Federation of Omaha and the United Jewish Appeal will cosponsor an Omaha Pacesetter Mission to Israel, Oct. 30-Nov. 5, available to persons contributing $5,000 or more to the 1990 UJA/Federation Campaign and their families. The announcement was made by Tom Fellman, co-chairman of the mission with Howard Kooper, at the Pacesetter Breakfast held on July 21 at the Highland Country Club. "This is the trip to take," Mr. Fellman told the audience, "—firstclass accommodations, an itinerary tailored to meet your needs, just the right amount of time and a chance to see Israel with your family and friends. "The problem is that too many of us put off a trip to Israel for 'later,' " said Mr. FeDman. "Recently, I was talking to a friend of mine from the University of Oklahoma,
Tom Fellman and I asked him, 'Barry, have you ever been to Israel? When you think of Israel, what do you think about?' "He told me it was a place he definitely wanted to go, but he was thinking he'd do it later in his life. About eight months ago, Barry was diagnosed with pan creatic cancer. Unfor tunately, today, a trip to Israeloould never be primary on his agenda. '"Flunk positively,' urged Mr. Fellman "Don't put it off until later in your life. You
Howard Kooper know, everybody talks about going to Italy or Paris or London. Let's talk about Israel. This is a first-class trip set up just for us. It has our personal needs and work schedules clearly in mind. "If you're a first-timer, this trip couldn't be better," he continued. "If you've already been, go again with your wife or your son xsr your daughter. For anyone the least bit concerned about security, I'll tell you that between El Al and the State of Israel, you're
safer than walking some of the streets in Omaha." Mr. Fellman explained that optional packages are available to those wishing to extend their trip to other countries for a longer period of time. "The time frame is workable, and the experience is something you'll never forget," he concluded. "Please know that each and every one of you is invited and wanted." The Omaha Pacesetter Mission to Israel is being offered, in part, through a gift from the Milton S. and Corrin6 H. Livingston Foundation, Inc. With a subsidy from the Federation, the cost of the trip is $950 for anyone contributing $5,000 or more to the 1990 UJA/Federation Campaign, and $950 for a spouse or other family member making a qualifying gift. For additionalinf^^cmation, contact 'Torn Fellman or Howard Kooper, 392-1800, or Charlie Epstein, associate director of the Federation, 3348200, Ext. 223.
Livingston Foundation—a tradition of giving
is to the benefit of the ments a&d, most reBy Joanie Jacobson arts in Omaha that such cently, seed money for Federation public an organization exists. the Campaign Special relations director "The Jewish commuEvents and Develop"Every year, the nity here traditionally ment Fund. Livingston Foundation has supported all of the "Some of the gifts to receives hundreds of renuyor art forms, and this the Federation have been quests for funding from is just another way of enin the nature of endowcouraging the continued applicants throughout ments which continue to the State of Nebraaka, productioQ of live theater provide benefits for variwith professional ac- across the United States ous Federation programs and aa far away as Istors." and activities," said Yale M>- Sturm said her rael," explained Stanley Richards, Foundation exgroup of Firehouse J. Slosburg, treasurer of ecutive director. "These Frisods will encourage the Livingston Founda- include the David E. BeMilton S. Livingston, founder their friends to purchase tion. "One thing we, as ber Sciiolarship Fund, [ston Foundation tkkets at $20 to demon- trustees, ooostantly do is the Ruth Riekes Rich- Li^jgsl Btrate M»ir support of aslr ourselves, 'What ards Memorial Fund and catrainl catflQ m 1962. A gift from profeaskmal theater in would Milt do if he were the Car^n Kully New- Mr. Livingaton defrayed alive? Where would he Omaha. the entire cost of conFimd." The celabr||tion, she want the monay to go?'" man A lifelong reaident o( atructien and fumiahing Mr. Sloaburg was reaaid, will start with hora Omaha, Mr. Livingston of the new Temple Chapd'oeuvrea and a caah bar ferring to Milton S. became one of the city's el, named for him and Uvingaton, noted Omafrom 7-8 with the performoat outstanding lead- hia, then, late wife, Cormance to follow. Plans ha philanthropist and era both in the Jewiah rine. community lewlsr who, call for the theatergoers In Omaha, he served as and general communito meet the caat follow- with hia w^e, Corrine, es- tiea. Ml w*a pr«iden( of president of th&board of tabliahed the Livingston ing the performance. Foundation before his the Federation, chairman Regents of Craighton Richard Mueller, artis- death 20 years ago last of the annual campaign, Univdrsity, a trustee of tic director for th^ Fire- month. Shice that time, dudrman of the Israel Children's Hospital and a house, aaid that Don the Jewiah Fedaration of Bond* drive, praakisnt of mamber of the Omaba Sparks has received na- Omaha and ita agaodea the Highland Country Planning Board. Mr. Livtionwkle acclaim for fais have raceived over IK Club and chairman of the ingstoo was on the dty lirecent appearancee on ndlUaii lh>m the Founda- New JCC Building Com- brary board, adviswy the televiaion show, L. A. tion, including gifta to mittee. board of Lutheran HospiLaw, and ia on the verge the New Jewish CommuA member of Temple tal, the board of Center of theatrical stardom. nity Center Building Israel, he served as its Bank and the budget Seats may be reserved Fund, the Rose Blumkin Kreaident and was large- committee of United by calling Uw Firehooae Jewish Home, the Liv- r responsible for the Re- Community Sarvkes. "Anything that waa ingston Plaza Apart- Ugioua School wing dediat 346-88Sa.
constructive, humanitarian and yet sensible and planned commanded his attention," said Rabbi Sidney H. Brooka in his eulogy for Mr. Livingston. "... Milton' gave fully of himself, Ua immense knowledge and the full soul of his devotion." Currently swviqg on the Livingston Foundation Board of Trustees are Jule M. Newman, president; Mocton A^ Richards, vice preside Robert I. KuUy, tary; Mr. Slosburg Murray H. Newman. Paat trustees includ David E. Beber. Jo Belmont, Marion Sa BeImoot,Dr. AbeGr berg, Morria E. Jacoli _ Louis Somberg and Paul Varet. According to Mr. Ric ards,atherloc«li and laraeli orj reoaivingai of $6,000 from the Li^ ingaton Foundation thaJoalynArtlHv Omaha Area Poodl Boya Cluba of the Anti-Defamatic League of B'nai B'rit (CeaUwwi oa Pafi <