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Shomaker to Head Pageant Red Feather Drive 1st Sabl ;r:,s5ervices w Players In New Temple Israel
Kendrlck Wilson, director of the Federation (or .Jewish Service Pageant "Root and Blossom—A Century Story" has announced the principal players of the cast. This dramatic production written by 'Mrs. Mycr S. Kripke highlighting Jewish- lifo in Omaha and the United States will be .presented JBunday, June 13 at the Centennial Theme Center In Turner Park, 30th and Douglas Streets. ' To background the pageant »t«ry the Jewish Fresa received permission to reprint "Frontiersmen in tbf History of Nebraska," written by Mrs. Herman Anerbach for the American Hebrew Magazine. The Mstory of our early settlers ap pears on an inside page. ' Cast principals are: ' Asser Levy—Morey Landman . ' Haylm Salomonr-Al Llpsey ' George Washington—Lawrence David . "
•*' Thomas K e n n e d y —Norman Paasch Henry Monsky—Ephralm Marks Peter Styvesant—Arthur Buhl Laya Edgar will be the Interpretive dancerEvelyn Levy the child. Others In the cast arc: Mike Ban, Lou Kntz, Milton Guldlwrg, John McCoy, Phil Ostravlch, Nathan Turner, Morris Miilkln, Ronnie VanrI, Nate Kraft, Val Kuffel, Nate Mantel, .T. I,. Rosenthul, Royal Kckert, Richard Olson, Harry Richman, Florence Bank, Lenore Paasch, Leon Marx, Elaine Jabenls, Herbert Weil, Kd v Rosen, Ray Corey, Don Schoenbaum, Joey Margolin. Betty 7JMTwlll. Ida Zoorwill, Sarita, Joan Marx. Jon Jabcnls and Marlln Well. Maxine Jnbenls, Nancy Fellman, Esther Gordman, Ethel Goldston. Jean Stone. Arlene Chrlstlnsan, Ellen Hegarty, Anne Grossman, Xlbby Sachs, Norma Silvcrman, Rose Gross, Ruth Kraft, Sue Fcrer, Sol Logman, Dave Dvorkln, H. S. Alncrson, Herman Mlrowitz, Irving Kaiman, Herman Mlrowitz, Manny Drcvich, Robert Hosntan, Father Sdiad, Rev. King, Rev. Solomon Jooob and Habbi Myer S. Kripke. The Ahomo Society will perform Indian dances. The Beth El Synagogue Choir under the direction of Cantor Edgar will sine. Dress rehearsal Is called for .June 10.
W. Lawrence Shomaker, n prominent Omaha executive, will lead Omaha's 32nd Annual Red Feather Campaign this October, Leonard O. Arstad, president of United Community Services, announced here. The now chairman headed the Initial.gifts division last year. In announcing the appointment, Mr. Arstad said; "I am very happy and proud that we have such an outstanding citizen and campaign leader for our chairman this year..." • In a statement to the Jewish Press Mr. Shomaker stated: "It Is a privilege and pleasure to h;ye the opportunity to serve the people of Omaha through the Community Chest. The needs for the Red Feather Campaign must be met. The unselfish a n d cooperative spirit of the people of Omaha has always been most cnheartcnlng. I am sure that this rapidly growing
Temple Israel, the oldest Jewish congregation in Omaha, will hold its first Sabbath services tonight in the new Temple, including a special ritual of placing the Toralis in the jticw Ark. Alfred 8. Mayer, Milton 8. Livingston, Richard H. Killer and Morris Levey, officers of the congregation, will assist llabbi Sidney H. Brooks, spiritual leader of the Temple, in the ceremony.' The Temple Choir, under the direction of Miss Ida Gftlin, has prepared liturgical music for this historic event. First Temple The first Temple building at Twenty-fourth and Harney Streets was dedicated in 1883 and was a small frame structure which cost $4,400. The president of the congregation at that time was Mr. E. Simon, who first kept permanent > Boston (WNS)--The convention United Nations, N. Y.'(WNS)— records of the new institution. In of District Lodge No, 1 of B'nal The Government of Jordan In- this first small edifice pews were
McCarthyism Arabs Refuse Is Attacked UN Pledge
B'rlth, which embraces 430 chapters in New York State, New England and Eastern Canada, this week heard a sharp denunciation of "hate-mongers," "fear-mongers," "super-patriots" and "McCarthyism" In a report by District President Samuel Markle.
ShoinnkrT industrial center will fully recognize Its civic responsibility by gettini; behind the United Community Services and all its agencies to meet the needs that arc so essential to its people. It Is the civic responsibility, therefore, of all the people of Omaha to offer their combined efforts toward making this campaign a success."
Locomotives Tel Aviv (JTA)—Israel has ordered five dlesel driven locomtlvcs worth 5800,000 from a United States manufacturer, It was reported here. Israel will use U. S. crant-ln-ald funds to pay for the locomotives, the report added.
While emphasizing that Communist aggression was "the principal menace to the free nations, Mr. Markle held that the tactics of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy, Wisconsin Republican, "even under the guise of fighting Communism, are bound to hurt this country In the event'of war with the Communistdominated countries of the world." "Even much of the disunity among our Allies Is to a f;reat extent caused by these events in our country," he added. Philip M. Klutznick, International president of B'nal B'rlth, in addressing the convention voiced regret that a "certain amount of uneasiness" existed between Israel and the United States. Mr. Klutznick emphasized that with the exception of Turkey, Israel was tho only state in the Middle East that could be counted on as a democratic ally.
formed the United Nations that It is withdrawing from the U. N. Security Council Its representative who had been invited to participate on Israel-Arab clashes. Thus the Jordanian Government officially made it known that It refuses to pledge Itself, to abide by any decision the Security Council might render In the future with regard to disputes between Israel and Jordan. Such a pledge Is required of all governments which are not, as in the case of Jordan, members of the United Nations, but which appeal to the U.N. for mediation of a dispute.
assigned to each member and his family, and rental was paid Xor these pews. v \
This Is the flrat time in the history of the United Nations that a country refuses to sign such a pledge after appealing for Security Council mediation. It Is also in violation of the mutual security agreement between Great Britain and Jordan, according to which Britain Is required to come to Jordan's aid when the latter is Involved In war, but only after Jordan has made every effort to avoid war through mediation.
In 1904 the Temple Sisterhood was1 organized by Mrs. Abram SJ-%i mon, wife of the rabbi at that time. ' IUbbl Cohn Under the leadership of Rabid Frederick Cohn, who served the congregation for thirty-six years 'until his death in 1940, the.beautlful Temple at Park Avenue and Jackson Street was dedicated in 1908. Just one year ago .this building was delivered over to the present owners, the St. John's Greek Orthodox Church, and the Congregation of Temple Israel has been housed temporarily at Wie Jewish Community Center. ,~ Milton S. Livingston is chairman of the Building Committee rcspon- . siblc for the new edifice. Actual construction at the site on Seventieth and Cass Streets started early In February of 195J and dedication of the cornerstone . took .place October 18, 1953. New Structure The now/ $500,000 structure Is contemporary in design and is comprised of three major sections^ The sanctuary will scat 300 pcr-~ sons and opens Into the Social Hall with seating accommodations for an additional 350 persons. The school wing of the building Is on (Continued on Page 3.)
M. Jacobs Named Creighton Regent Morris E. Jacobs, president of a leading advertising company, was named a regent of Creighton UnlVerslty. Tho new regents were officially Introduced by the Very Reverend Carl M. Reinert, S. J., president of the university, at commencement exercises held Thursday, June 3.
Careers Conference Will Be Held by YC The Jewish Youth Council will hold Its fourth annual Careers Conference Thursday e v e n i n g , June 22, in the Jewish Community Center. •' Chairmen for the affair are Joan Krasno and Bob Abrarraon. Their committee consists of n representative from each YC club. Supper will bo served at 6 p. inGuest speakers will discuss their professions' highlighting the requirements' demanded, qualified schools, education needed, Job possibilities and general background. Everyone Is Invited to attend the conference and a fee, of,50 cents will be charged, V '.'
From left to right Jack Murer, installing IIIHCITJ Mrs. K, K. llrodlioy, president; MM. Mike Freeman, dcronil vlce-presldrnt; Mrn. I.loyd Friedman, secretary; Mrs. Loiil» Katr, parliamentarian; not shown I* Mrs. Henry A. Newman, Unit Vice-president. . «
Federation Women's Clubs Officers Installed Mrs. Edward E. Brodkoy was In.italled as president of the Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs, no o r g a n l z . i t ion encompassing 17 women's croups in Omaha, Thursday, May 27, in the Jewish Community Center. Other newly installed officers arc; Mrs. Henry A. Newman, first vice-president; Mrs. Mike Freeman, 'second vice-president; Mr*t
Lloyd Friedman, secretary, and Mrs. Louia Katz, parliamentarian. Jack W. Marer, first vice-president of the Federation for Jewish Service, was the Installing officer. Mr. Marer saluted the group and briefly reviewed their history telling of their role In bettering community life. Mr. Marer then presented past' presidents oB the organliation with
certificates "In appreciation and recognition of devoted communal services and distinguished leadership." Recipients of the awards were. Mrs. Ifarold P. Farber vvhu served from 3952 to '51; Mrs. Ernest Nogg, 1950-52; Mrs Ijwh Kiilakofsky, 1918-50; and Mrs. Morris Venger, 1916-W, ' ' ''
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Six years later, in 1889, Rabbi William Roscnau was named leader of the Congregation. He was the first American trained rabbi of the Congregation, a graduate of the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati. He served the congregation until 1B89, when he became head . of Oheb Shaloin Congregation of Baltimore, Maryland. It was at this same time that Temple Israel affiliated itself with the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, the national body of American Reform or Liberal Judaism. The . ' congregation is still an active «f-. filiatc of the group.
Sunday Radio The Etet-nal Llgh't program under the auspices of the Jewish Theological Seminary will present "Ruth Comes Home" a drama by Joseph Mlndel based on tho Book of Ruth, from 11:30 a. m. to 12 noon over WOW-Radio. "Message of Israel" will1 be broadcast over KOIL from 10 to 10:30 a. m. Rabbi Joseph Buchler of Temple Bethel in .Chicago will speak. ,. ..