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Campers to Plan raysbn Accept* Program Activities Pittsburgh Post Jay-C-C campers, UiU summer, will take an active role In planning their own activities, Al Sophir,.Camp Chairman, announced. While in the p u t campers participated In activities planned tor them, this Bummer campen will help formulate and carry out their own Ideas for program activities. More Flexible Paul Gltlln, camp director, explained that this procedure* will make the programs more flexible, and will encourago the campers to be more resourceful. It will stimulate the youngsters to moke their own decisions. Aa members oil a group for the part of the day, under supervision of mature counselors, the-individual camper will learn to share In the planning nnd carrying out of activities that make (or enjoyable camping, he continued. Individual Approach Mr. OlUih also stressed the individual approach to camping, and said that many parents arc taking advantage of the opportunity to discuss with him the camp program and how It relates to their children. Through these Interviews parents arc helped to prepare their children for the camping experience, and the staff Is enabled to better understand the children on an individual basis. Registrations are still open for t full season at camp. Applications for the second period, from August 10 to 24, are being accepted.
Dt-'U M. Grayson, Direct* the Jewish. Federation' H-a m 11 y Service Department, has resigned his position effective July 31, Mike Freeman, chairman of tbe Family Service Committee, announced this week. Mr. Grayson has acepted a position as district secretary of the Family and Children's Service in Pittsburgh. He has been? in charge of the Family Service Department here since April 1951. During thb period the department offered service in the resettlement of "displaced persons, counseling to families and individuals with personal problems, and provided application service for the Home (or the Aged. Aid also was extended to transient*. The department established a working relationship With the University of Nebraska's School of Social Work. Mr. Grayson and his family will be leaving Omaha at the end of July to assume the duties of-his new pott.
Bondcuin Awarded ZBT Scholarship Arley Bondnrin was awarded this year's Edwin N. Sonuner Zeta Beta Tau Memorial Scholarship at a fraternity affair held July 1 The presentation -was made by Louis Sombcrg, who was recently elected a Notional Supreme VlccPrcstdcnt*of Zcta Beta Tau. ' This award, of a year's tuition to the University of Nebraska, Is made annually In honor of Edwin Sommcr, who passed away in October, J949. A graduate of Nebraska University, he was an outstanding local and national leader of Zcta Data Tau. Last year's award was given jointly to Ber nard Creenberg "and Leonard Singer. ' Guests at tho dinner, at which the award was announced, were graduates of tho local high schools and their fathers. Principal speaker was Morris Jacobs. Howard Kaplan presided. Other speakers were Sam Steinberg and Howard Vann, rushing' chairman of the Lincoln chapter. Leonard Frlcdcl was in'charge of the Affair as president of the Omaha Alumni Club of Zeta Beta Tau.
Day Camp Expands Play Activities The second week of the Jewish Community Center Day Camp was marked by increased activities by all campers:' Most popular of these -was tbe overnight hike and itoepout by the older boys' group -which includes Sherman Brodkey, K a r l Lliscbutz, Irvin Nathan, S t u a r t Hurwlti, Raymond' Mott, D a v i d Swift, Robert LohrmajJ, Michael Farhart, Lynn Laxenon, D a v i d Girard and Charles Fried. With their senior counselor, M u r r a y Belntan, this group plans an all night outing at Lanoma Beach. The other groups took part in special outings including cookouta in Fontenelle Forest, trips to the Rivcrview Park Zoo, and hikes and nature trips. Progress has been pronounced In swimming in all groups, Swimming Director said. Denny Goldstein, a six and one-half year old, "Was one of the first to jump from the high diving board at Peony Park. Campers.who distinguished themselves with jumps from tho high platform included Judy Vcre and David Swift. The capacity enrollment in the Day Camp continued into the second week making It necessary to continue the camp policy of reserving places for the campers in the order'of their reservation. Parents are asked to notify the Day Camp director at JA 1360, if they wish to enroll their children foi the next.week.
French Commuity Divided On Future of Finely Children Paris (WNS)—A deep rift is developing in the Jewish community here over the future of the Flnaly children,-the two Jewish orphans who were returned to France and Jewish custody after spending several months In Spain, whence they were abducted by clerical elements whan 'a local court placed them in the custody of Jewish relatives. . Cause of the rift Is the quest i o n whether the children should be sent at onco to Israel, where their aunt and legal custodian now resides, or whether they should remain in. France for an Indefinite time pursuant to March G agreement between Jewish and Catholic leaders. M. Keller, a leader in tho fight to have the (children, restored to Jewish custody, "' declared that the mo.it rcccpt Supremo Court ruling affirming the lower court's decision in fact vitittcd the agreement. He said the children must be turned over to their aunt, Mr*. Hcdwlg Hosner of Israel, who Is now in this
country, and that she alone ha the.right to decide how long the children should remain in France. However, Andre Weil, noted Jewish banker and philanthropist in whoso summer home the children are now vacationing, asserted that It would not be tactful to send the children to Israel now because of the effect It woul have on French public opinion. Hi said the children must be handled delicately In view of thi physical nnd emotional expert ences they went through while ii concealment. Immediate transfe; of the children to Israel and before they have been able to adjus themselves to their aunt and become acquainted with the Jewlnl faith, Mr. Weil asserted, mlflh prove psychologically harmful them. In the meantime it was rcporlw that, after visiting the children to the first time, Mrs. Rosner de clarcd that she intends ta! to Israel but that she would "no leave France Immediately will her nephews.
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Clean-up Effort; $6,500 in One Week -+
Campaign workers In the Men's Division pledged an all-out effort to complete solicitation of their ards within the next two weeks, as the total of division soared to' he sum of $15,240. Of this amount, some $0,500.00 was raised in seven days following the men's emergency meeting held Sunday, June 28, Marvin Trcller, Men's Division Chairman, explained. The divliion is running 10 per cent ahead n increases over last year on the fame cards, he said. • Determined "We arc determined to cover our cards, because each one of them eprescnls much needed help to Israel, national agencies, and local needs. We hope that before long, every JcW in Omaha will nave been solicited for his share in the obligation of our community toward the Jewish Philanthropies Campaign which supports some200 agencies." , Achievements Praising the achievements of the Men's Division, headed by Marvin Treller, chairman, and H a r o l d Zelinsky, associate chairman, Jack W. Marcr, general chairman of the campaign, said that the wonderful results of the clean-up effort of the Men's Division demonIsrael Copper Mining strate that people will respond, This new Immigrant wbo worked In the Casablanca phosphate when contacted. Main Problem " mines is a. copper miner In, Israel. Mineral mining^ projects are manned by newcomers brought to Israel and rehabilitated with the "Our main problem is to reach »ld: of United Israel Appeal arencles. all members of the community, in. order to secure their pledges In this important effort. I am confident that when the results of the campaign activity arc totaled, they will measure up to the reputation « DIFFERENCES end the five-month "Ulpan" for established by Omaha Jewry for Vienna (JTA) — Major differ- English-speaking students at Maa- Its understanding and generosity." ences are reported to have do- yan Zvl, a settlement on Israel's In the meantime, Mr. Marcr reveloped between members of the coastal plain south of Haifa. The ported that clean-up operation* Austrian'Cabinet with regard to teachers have enrolled in a spe- are. going on In every campaign the Jewish demands for repara- cial Jerusalem "Ulpan" of two division, which have already retions which "are now being negoti- months duration designed to pre- sulted In many additional contriated here. While It is known that pare . them for positions in Israel butions for t h e Philanthropies' Chancellor Julius Raab is inter- school!. Arangcmchts for Ameri- Campaign of Omaha Jewry. ested in bringing the negotiations can enrollment in "Ulpanlm" are to a satisfactory conclusion, For- made by the Jewish Agency's Alleign Minister Dr. Karl Gruber ab- yahDepartment' In New York. Carnival Tomorrow >. stains from displaying any Inter- Courses arc of five or six months duration running consecutively At Vets Hospital est in them. The attitude of the Foreign Mln-' throughout the year. Members of the Jewish War ister is provoking a good deal of Veterans Epstein - Morgan Post speculation here as to' his stand. TECHNICAL AID 260 and- the Ladies Auxiliary will A more positive interest In tho United Nations (JTA)—Techniin a carnival to be held matter was expected from him as cal assistance provided Israel by participate tomorrow at 8 p, m. In the Vetthe person who is watching de- the United Nations and Its agen- erans Hospital. velopments a b r o a d concerning cies, increased BIX times during Canteen tickets and pen and Austria, the past year, according to the pencil sets will be awarded to vetfifth annual report of the Techni- erans.-Taking part in the program TEACHERS TO ISRAEL cal Assistance Board. Israel's case from the Veterans Administration Now York (JTA)—Twenty-two was not unusual, and technical as- Volunteer Service are Max KanAmericans who hove enrolled in sistance rose sharply throughout ner, Mel Topper and Mrs. Mickey "Ulpanlm," intensive Hebrew lan- the world. In no country, the re- Kaplan. guage courses for foreign visitors, port says, the 1052 program was sponsored by the Jewish Agency smaller than in 1050-51. a variety, of projects during the for Palestine, sailed for Israel this During 1052, $001,252 were spent year and more than 100 fellowweek-end. The' group includes several ; teachers. from New York, on UN aid to Israel, compared ships Were awarded to Israel. Tha Philadelphia and Chicago w h o with less than $100,000 in the year report indicated that Israel will plan to enter Israel's school sys- before, Including the resident rep- get about the same amount of aid tem after completing the course resentative, 43 experts worked on during 1953. and a number of other professionals. Most of the Americans will at-
Global Report
On Radio and TV Maurice Samuels, well-known author, and Mark Van Doren, Professor of English at Columbia University, will discuss "The Human Problem in the Joseph Story" In tho second of a scries entitled, "Words We Live By." "Words We Live By" Is the Ectrnal Light radio program's summer presentation offered Sunday from 11:30 a. m. to 12 m., over WOW Kadlo. The scries consists of a discussion of Thomas Mann's clasr sic, "Joseph-and His Brothers." It is a modern interpretation of the Biblical story of Joseph. This Sunday* from 0 to 0:30 a, m., over K01L, "Message of Israel" will present a broadcast by Rnbbi Jacob Polish of 'the Hebrew Tabernacle In New York City.
Premier of Israel Launches Project for Unified Schools
Tel Aviv (JTA)—Launching what he called a "persuasion campaign" regarding a unified system, of education in Israel, Prime Minister David Ben Gurlon told a Mapal teachers' conference that "state education is the most important step to mold our presently divided tribes and sections into one Israeli nation." The Premier emphasized t h a t statehood was "labor's glorious achievement since the majority of Israelis are laborers." He pointed out thnt there exist wide gaps In educational approaches In Israel, and noted that a father in a certain settlement cannot send his son to a school of his own preference. Internal differences in the labor movement in Israel, Mr. Ben Gurlon said, prevent even a unified form of labor education.
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State education, Mr. Ben Gurlon continued, would "serve to create ' one united nation, and- would ' also-brlng about one united labor nation." He emphasized that state ' education did not aim at totalitarian education, since "we believe in , human freedom." The Israel leader | said thnt under a system of state . education, students would study '. agriculture, handicrafts and would I " receive Chalutzlc training In order to "create citizens who believe in freedom, equality, justice and love • for others." . i Education Minister Ben IZloit Dlnur said that the education bill now before the Knesset Is aimed at creating "an Israel citizen wh« i . Is beyond any class or party differences." He said that: under: In*) proposed law, "teachers would be obliged to teach according to th« country's education program," , i