March 29, 1940

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OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, MARCH 29,

Tower of PHILANTHROPIES ShowDavid Misnamed WOMEN READY FOR CAMPAIGN Divisional Organization I . Completed for Drive The largest number of women ,-, on record has been mobilized in .connection with the 1040 Jewish a philanthropies Campaign for Wai Refugees, according Vifclif ril Rf di to t i.. Jules M. Newman, General •man of the Women's Divi "The women" she announced "are determined to have as large a coverage of cards as possible, This necessitated the . assembling of some 400 women, who will con secrate themselves to the task o: raising the largest funds possible for overseas needs." All subdivisions of the Women's Division are now virtually com plete and are ready to begin in tensive solicitation. 19 Teams in Residential Unit Heading the Residential Divi Blon is Mrs. Philip M. Klutznlck Who has succeeded in organizing nineteen teams. The object of this division is to cover all residences In the Jewish community and contact some two thousand prospects Plans for thorough solicitations were laid at a meeting of the majors held on March 23, at which time plans for the most effective Approach were agreed upon. Heading the Women's I n i t i a l pltts is Miss Blanche Zimman, a .yeteran worker in previous^ cam-sf- ".'(Continued oh page

B'NAI B'RITH TO MEET ON MONDAY

1940

VOL.

XVII—-No. 21

Arthur A/Gohn

London (JTA) — Excavation: at the citadel at the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem prove that the tower known as the Tower of David ac tually is the Tower of Phasael one of the three described by Josephus as having been erected by King Herod about 25 B. C, The Times reports. The tower was Inserted in a pre-Herodian wall which seems to go as far back as the Maccabees The wall incorporates an e v e n earlier wall which may go as far back as Nehemlah. It is believed that the wall may have been built when the Maccabees, under Jonathan Maccabaeus f o r t i tied the city. The report states that the new discoveries vividly illustrate many passages of the books of Maccabees and of Josephus, including Javelin heads of the Greek type Forced Exile to Take Place used in the wars of the Selucids Over Period of against the Jews. Eleven Years

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TALMUD TORAH MARKS HOLIDAY Over 800 Attend Affair in Observance of Purim Over 800 persons, 350 of them children, attended the Purim celebration sponsored by the Deborah society and the U. O. C. Sisterhood. T h e celebration opened with the evening services. After the reading of the Meglllah. Cantor A, Scliwaczkln chanted "Shoshanas Yaakov." Appropriate songs were then sung by the children. The following Mordercais a n d E s t h e r s were c r o w n e d : Shirley Gimple and Howard Kuklin, Rebecca Finer and Izzie Diamond, Ann Denenberg and Irvin Gendler. • Mrs. J. Bernstein of the Deborah society and Mrs. ti. Neveleff of the U. O. C. Sisterhood, did the crowning. Each Mordecal and Esther received a souvenir of the occasion. Program A duet was sung by Eunice Newberg and Elka Byron. The Kindergarten sang "A Wicked, Wicked Man," and Judith Rubin presented a modern version with Hitler as the culprit. A grand march for those in costume followed. Prize-winners were: Eljanor Bernstein as Vashti, Warren Denenberg as Moses, and (Continued on page 5.)

Rome (JTA) — A decision tc empty Italy o f Jews within 11 years has been taken by the Ital ian Government, it was reliably learned. This is a reversal of th recent attitude regarding Jewish emigration from Italy since up to now passports for e m i g r atioi purposes have been difficult to obtain. Only six weeks ago al passport held by I t a l ian Jews were called in. The Government now aims to encourage Jewish emigration al the rate of 3,500 per year, whicl is about the average of the present voluntary emigration f r o m Italy. If this rate is maintained the last of the present Jewish population in Italy will have lef the country within-11 years* Large Italian Quota There is no fear, however, that (Continued on page 5.)

To Exhibit Works Of Max Lieberman

Arthur A. Cohn, who last yea headed the General Solicitation Division of the Jewish Philan thropies Campaign, will this yea again serve the same division, thii time as co-chairman with M. Ven ger. A veteran Philanthropies cam paigner, Mr. Cohn will bear th' .brunt of the general solicitations

Arthur A. Cohn as Mr.' Venger was recently taken ill, and It will be up to him to outline the coming drive. "Each year," Mr. Cohn said In assuming the chairmanship, "the task of the Jewish Philanthropies is increased. Each year we are faced with an added burden of responsibility. Rather than grumble over these d e m a n d s , we should be grateful that it is only money for which we are asked." "We should give thanks that we are in a position to help those who are the victims of tyranny and oppression. We should be glad to help them in the moment of their need." \ One hundred and four thousand five hundred dollars is being sought by this year's Philanthropies Campaign which is under the eneral chairmanship of Morris E. Jacobs. "

A report on current work of New York (JTA) — The works the Anti-Defamation League of of Max Liebermann, famous GerB'nai B'ritb will feature the regman-Jewish painter, will be given ular meeting of Omaha lodge of an exhibition commemorating the B'nai B'rlth Monday, April 1, in fifth anniversary of his death, it the Jewish Community Center was announced by the Schoenelodge room. The meeting will bemann Galleries. gin promptly at 8 p. m. The exhibition, scheduled for March ,26 to April 30, will-comThe traveling A. D. L'. exhibit prise paintings loaned for the ocwhich includes charts, pictures casion from private collections in and records will be set up on the New York. Liebermann, who died walls of the lodge room and a at the age of 88, was at one time special report on work which the president of the Academy of Arts Anti-Defamation league has done n Berlin. -during the past months in this country will be given. Alter Reported Alive Business to be transacted at the meeting Monday n i g h t inParis (JTA) — Le Populalre, cludes further announcements rerench Socialist organ, said the garding the District No. 6 grand Dr. Weil to Speak Polish Telegraphic Agency's relodge convention sponsored by At Beth El, April 5 port that Victor Alter, P o l i s h .the Omaha lodge this July, and ewish Socialist leader, had been the coming Southwest Regional Dr. Herman Well, professor of xecuted by the Soviet authorities conference to be held in Sioux City April 14, sponsored by the Mathematics at Nebraska Central was incorrect and called on the Sioux City.lodge. '..]...:. allege,-Central..City, Neb, will oc- Soviet Government to state what upy the pulpit of the Beth El was being done with Alter. Alter London (JTA)— A t o t a l of ynagogue on F r i d a y evening, apparently is under arrest in Moa1,709 Jews and 392 Arabs enlistIOW, the paper declared. April 5. ed in Palestine for overseas servDr. Well, before coming to this ce, the House of Commons was Paris (JTA) — M i n i ster of ioun'try a year ago, was assoclatby Colonial Secretary, Mald with Jewish educational circles olonles Georges Mandel retained old olm MacDonald. The figures inn Frankfort-am-Maln, Germany. is position in the new French lude the Auxiliary Military PioHe" spoke in Omaha oh Decem- Cabinet formed by Premier Paul neer Corps already , s e r vlng in er 2f •. : . . , . Reynaud. *1 'Antwerp,-, B «.! glum- (JTA) — France, of which 742 are Jews Censored-postcards reaching Jews and 306 Arabs; • In,Belgium from their relatives in MacDonald revealed also that jNazl Poland throw some light on High Commissioner Sir H a r old ; conditions in the occupied area, MacMichael had strong reasons to "• .One Polish Jew wrote C"I am uspect that German agents were .without any work, but* I hope the mong illegal immigrants landed situation will improve." The-Nazi rom two ships last month. He • censor added the line: "No imdded, however, that there was provements should be expected by io c o n c l usive proof that the ' Jews." A ten year dream came nearer pletion it'Will be free of debt. To- gents were Jews although there Another wrote: "I must say reality, when excavation work for tal cost of the synagogue building was; a strong p o s s l bllity that - that Uncle Lechem visits us very Is expected to be about $80,000, 'some of the Jewish members of rarely," The word "Lechem" is he new Beth El Synagogue startOf modern design, the exterior he parties of illegals are GerHebrew for bread, but the censor ed last week. 'Completion of the of the building will be of brick. man agents." . understood the implication, for he 'inilding at 49th and Farnam is The main auditorium will seat More than h a l f of the male added: "We have no bread for xpected by September 1 so that 750 persons while a social room membership of the Brighton and Jews." he High Holy day, services can be on the first floor will have a seat- Hove branch of the British Maccaing capacity, of about 600* j i Association, Jewish sports orA postcard sent by a Belgian lield in the new home. „ . Jew to Poland was returned witb. * Since the organization, p£ the Work was to have started earl- ganization,- have voluntarily joinr the notation: "Undellverahla^i^. Congregation.ten yeafa ago, serv- ier but unfavorable weather con- d the British military .forces, it cause of epidemic." A food parcel ces have been held at .the Jewish. ditions .held up construction. . : was announced by A l d e r m a n ;, returned, to a Belgian.; Jew: from" lommunlty. Center. Five y e a r s "Architects for the. Synagogue Barnett Marks,' Maccabi president, Poland carried the notation: "Ad- go ah annual campaign, was Jn- were John and Alan McDonald. t the annual m e e t i n g of the dressee resides in ghetto, to which tltuted to raise funds for a -per-" Contractors are A. H. B r o dkey roup. Included in the volunteers entrance is forbidden by authori- manent structure.. It. la hoped that and the Cooper C o n s t r u e t i o n re the entire executive commitee of the branch, Marks said. ties." y the time of the building's com-. Company.

PALESTINIAN JEWS WITH BRITISH ARMY

CENSORED CARDS TELL JEWS' f LIGHT

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GALICIAN JEWS BEGGING BREAD Report 200,000 Wandering from Village to Village Paris (JTA) — Approximately 200,000 Jews, including women and children, are wandering from village to village in Soviet-occupied Galicla, begging the Ukrainian peasants for b r e a d , which they are unable to buy, according to reports reaching Paris.. . • The food shortage is felt particularly among the Jews in Taruopol. The misery is increased "by the fact that able-bodied younger Jews emigrate into central Russia to seek work. Private trade is complete liquidated throughout the occupied area, not because of any particular law but because all reservea "have been sold out and ho new commodities have arrived from the interior of Russia. Shoes and clothing have disappeared. Half Million Refugees in Lwow The situation is p a r t icularly serious In Lwow, where there are still a half million refugees lacking shelter and sufficient food. In Stryj, Tarnopol and Kolomeya, Jewish commissars have been 'replaced by Ukrainians who are not particularly friendly to the Jews. In Kremenetz, 50 German families being r e pa t r lated to the Reich under the population exchange a g r e e m e n t , s houted Down with the Jews! Death to the Jews!" as their train pulled out of the station. The Soviet authorities did not interfere. The train was escorted' by s e v e"ral Reich officials. . Many, of the Zionist leaders ;.arrested in Soviet-occupied Poland have been released after being obliged to take pledges of lpyalty to the Soviet regime. Z i o n i s t youths, however, are moving from their towns' either io'central' Russia, where they can,find work? or owards Odessa, where they hope to find an opportunity,to embark for Palestine. The.: disappearance of Jewish youths is especially noiceable in Lwow, S t a nlslwow, Bialystok, Stryj and Grodno. ' In Kolomeya, the Soviet authorities have confiscated all synagogues.

CLUB TO MEET ON SUNDAY The special yearly meeting of he Omaha Hebrew club will bo eld at 3 o'clock on Sunday, March SI, at the Jewish Community Cener. This meeting will be open to members of the organization :and heir wives. • Cantor E. Selz and his daugher, Shirley, will appear on tho musical program. Another feature f the evening will be a debate be- • ween two members of the organic ;ation. ; '. Refreshments are to be served.

Congregational Seder1 The Seventh Annual Congregaional Seder of Temple Israel will IQ held the Second evening of 'assover, on Tuesday,-April 23. ' Reservations to the Seder ill e limited to two hundred. Jews were invited to settle la 'erusalem in 1216 by Saladla. •


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