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Mrs. B*s 100th highlights opening of women's business exhibit
Hundreds of well-wishers honored Rose Blumkin on her 100th birthday and her success as a Jewish business-woman during a party last week at the Jewish Community Center. The birthday party coincided with the opening of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society's exhibit on "Jewish Women in Business." The exhibit continues to Jan. 30. In top left photo, Jerry Slusky, president of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, presents a sculptured menorah and announces the planting of a tree in Israel in Mrs. B's honor. At right, Mrs. B poses in front of the. display marking her historic career as a business entrepreneur in Omaha.
Scholarships, loans, now available The Bureau of Jewish Education, a beneficiary of the annual UJA/Federation campaign and endowments, announces the availability of scholarships and loans through funds administered by the Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Incoming and current college students may apply for financial assistance for the 1994-95 academic year. Applications and accompanying forms are available from the Financial Aid Committee of the Bureau of Jewish Education, 333 South 132nd Street, Omaha, Neb. 68154, 334-8200. According to Susan Drazen, Executive Director of the Bureau of Jewish Education, the following scholarship aid is available: Undergraduate Scholarships: The Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Fund provides annual grants to college students who demonstrate superior academic performance, extra-curricular involvement and financial need. The Beatrice and Nate H. Sherman Scholarship Fund, the Omaha Jewish Community College Scholarship Fund, the David W. Frank Fund, the Livingston Scholarships, the Albert M. and Jeanette T. Nepomnick Education Fund, the Jerold I. and Sheila E. Rosen Endowment Fund, the Edward Zorinsky Endowment Fund and the Herbert Goldsten Scholarships are designed to help undergraduates with financial need fund their college education. Graduate and Undergraduate Loans: The David E. Beber Scholarship Fund makes low interest loans to qualified applicants of the Jewish youth of Omaha to enable them to attend the college or university of their choice. The B'nai B'rith Dr. Abe Graenberg^enry Monsky Lodge Endowment Fund provides interest-free loans to undergraduates whose immediate relatives are members in good standing of an Omaha B'nai B'rith Men's Lodge or an Omaha B'nai B'rith Women's Chapter. Financial need is a consideration in the granting of loans (torn both Ainds. Preference is given to those entering their fVeshman year ih oollafe, although any undergraduate student is eligible. Boholarehlpt for PrMhimn: Income from the
Nancy and Don Greenberg Fund is awarded each year to a Jewish resident of Omaha entering his or her freshman year of college.' Preference shall be given to candidates who have been employed during their high school years and have demonstrated a 'B' average. Scholarships are also available to entering freshmen with demonstrable financial need from the Phillip G. and Terri L. Schrager Foundation and the Edward Zorinsky Endowment Fund. Physical Education Scholarships: Funds are available to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a course of study leading to a degree in physical education, health and recreational sciences or related fields through the Burton L. Robinson Student Athletic Fund. Yeshiva Education: The Rebecca Friedman Scholarship Fund provides scholarship aid for college students seeking a yeshiva education. Graduate Level Studies: Grants to pursue graduate studies are available through the Sandra L. Feldman Scholarship Fund, the Beatrice and Nate H. Sherman Scholarship Fund, the Livingston Scholarships, the Jerold I. and Sheila E. Rosen Endowment Fund, the Albert M. and Jeanette T. Nepomnick Education Fund, and the Omaha Jewish Community Scholarship Fund. Through the Ruth Sokolof Special Education Scholarship Fund, scholarships are available for graduate students in the fields of special education and general education. Jewish Professions: Scholarship aid is available through the David E. Beber Scholarship Fund for students pursuing careers in the rabbinate, cantorate, Jewish education or Jewish communal service. All scholarships and loans granted by the Bureau of Jewish Education take financial need into consideration when granting awards. As well, a record of charitable giving to the Jewish Federation of Omaha may be a factor in determining award eligibility. Those interested may contact the Bureau of Jewish Education for additional informalion.
Harry Sidman dies Harry Sidman, a past president of Beth Israel Synagogue, and the Jewish Federation of Omaha, died Wednesday. He was 87. Services will take place today at nooa at Beth. Israel Synagogue with Rabbi Joseph Friedman officiating. Mr. Sidman is survived by a son, Edwin, of Boston; sisters, Ida Kaiman and Betty Stemhill, both of Omaha, and Sarah Linda of Hollandale. l^
B'nai B'rith liolds bible quiz The Eighth Annual Edward Zorinslgr B'nai B'rith Bible Quiz was held Dec IX. Use wimncrw arc: David Kricsfeld, first plaea^ Michael Kricsfeld, second pi arship, sons of Dr. and Mrs. Bany Dan Wigodsky, eon of Patsy Steve Wigodsky, third place, ship; and Beth Shyken, daughter af Dr. Mrs. Paul Shyken, fourth plae^ tl< From left, Michael KricalMdU Kricsfeld, Both Shyken. D Gloria Kaslow (who gave the Rickes, chairman.