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Morris E. Jacobs Reigns As King of Ak-Sar-Beri Morrlf E. Jacob), a Jewish leader, active in communal affairs for more than a quarter of a century, was crowned the sixtieth King of 'Quivers, the mythical realm of .Ak-Sar-Ben last Friday evening at the dazzling coronation held at Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum, ' A native-born Omahan, a son of pioneering parents, Mr, Jacobs stated that he was keenly aware of what America stands for where * man can advance in life aceording to his ability and become the recipient of an honor such as the one Just awarded to him. • His roots are deeply imbedded In Judaism and he has served to further Jewish education and participate in the work of the Federation for Jewish Service. He is a past president of tho Federation and served as general chairman of the Philantroples Campaign. Mr. Jacobs activities have extended to all phases of Philanthropies work and he Is a cx-bfficb member of Federation's Board of Governors. Much of his efforts have been devoted to religion! activates and he has been trustee, vice-president and president of Temple Israel. He was chairman of the building fund campaign for the Dr. Philip Sher Jewish Home for the Aged. Last year ho reedved tho Americanism citation for meritorious service from the Henry Moiuky Lodge of B'naJ B'rfth. Mr. Jacobs' activities have encompassed many spheres of com—CUudt Conitlb!* Iiwto. munity life. He Was president of MorrU K. Jacob* the Omaha Community Chest in KlnfTAk-Sur-llcn I.X 1646 and sparked the Red Feather Drive in 1950 as Its general chair' -man,* ' He is a committee member of the Covered Wagon Council, Boy Scouts of America, a member of The 1954 Institute on World Afthe board of directors of Chll of the University of Omaha drens Memorial Hospital, a direc- fairs will-present the fourth program in tor of the Omaha Symphony Or- its current scries p. m chestra Association and Is on the Wednesday, Nov. 3atIn 8:15 the univeradvisory committee of the YMCA. sity auditorium. Mr. Jacobs is general chairman William Smyser, lecturer in pocr the Centennial Celebration. He itlcal science at the University of Is thd man who gave Boys Town Pennsylvania's Wharton School Its famous name. of Finance, will discuss "AidTrade; A Realistic Policy." Mr. Smyser served for 18 years in the OBLIGATIONS ' United States Foreign Service In London (JTA)—Western Ger- Europe Asia before his retiremany's obligations as regards ment in and 1951. Jewish material claims and other "The Paradox of Coexistence" Is matters of Jewish concern will be embodied in the new accord be- the theme for this year's institute, tween the Western allies and the The Federation for Jewish Service Gorman Federal Republic, accord- Is one of the seven community oring to assurances given the World ganizations co-sponsoring tho In"*> Jewish Congress by both tho stitute. British and French governments. An announcement to this effect was made here today by the European executive of tho WJC, CITIZENSHIP New York (JTA)—After five which expressed satisfaction with years of-litigation instituted by the the assurances. American Jewish Congress, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Vcstored full citizenship•: rights to Sunday Radio Morris Mendelsohn, a naturalized •Tb« Mark ot Cain," will be American who had becri involunpresented on the Eternal Light tarily stranded in Israel from 1936 program over WOW radio from to 1953, It was announced here. The action by the American 11:30 a. m. to 12 noon, as tne eighth program in a series de- Jewish Congress ' sought to test tho constitutionality of a section voted to tho American Jewish Tercentenary, m n r k 1 n g the of the Nationality Act of 1940 300th anniversary of the settle- that deprives a naturalized U. S. ment of Jews in the United citizen ot his nationality if he resides abroml continuously for more States. nan five yenrs. "Tho Mark of Cain." Is the story of Sophie Irene Locb, a newspaper woman who devoted NKW JKKSKY FAItMEItS Vineland, N. J. (WNS)—Over herself to humanitarian work on behalf of underprivileged >00 Jewish farmers in tho VineInnd area of southern New Jersey, widows and orphnns. naif of the Jewish farming comRabbi Julian B. relbelmnn of munity hero, were hit BO severely Temple Sinnl in New Orleans, by Hurricane Hazel last week as La., will discuss "Man, Uncon- to shako tho very existence of querable Spirit" on tho Message this Jewish chicken-raising devclof Israel program over KOIL ipment. Tlio Vlnelnnd fnrm colony from 10 to 10;30 a. m. Is tho most Important Jewish agricultural area in tills country.
Aid-Trade Policy at Omaha Institute
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UJA Conclave Spars Drive Cincinnati (WNS)—Plans to accelerate the U. J. A. drive to raise $50,000,000 in cash before the year is over were adopted here at the two-day National. Report Conference of the United Jewish Appeal after a series--of reports on Jewish rehabilitation needs throughout the world. In a special report made public on the eve of the parley's opening by Samuel H. Daroff, chairman of the UJA national campaign cabinet, it was disclosed that some 460,000 Jews were In urgent needs of succor in several areas of the world, particularly in Tunisia and Morocco. With the presentation by delegates of some $5,000,000 towards the current special cash drive, the $50,000,000 objective reached the $40,000,000 point, thus leaving the goal short of some $10,000,000. To meet the goal, the conference adopted a resolution urging the Jewish communities to continue to press vigorous local cash collection efforts to help meet the mounting needs faced by the UJA.
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Leaders Request No Arab Arms Washington
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of State John Foster Dulles met Golden Age Club with a delegation of Jewish leadrepresenting major American Will Meet Monday ers Jewish organizations who took The Golden Age Club, now in its fourth year, will hold iu> first meeting of the year at 1 p. m., Monday, Nov. 1 in the Jewish Community Center. Mrs. Nathan Simons, Golden Ace Club chairman, announced the film "Such a Busy Day Tomorrow" featuring Walter Hnmpden will be shown. Leonard Gurvltz, new program director of the Jewish Community Center, will discuss plans for the year's program and interview club members for the new Golden Age newspaper. The club Is open to all men and women over sixty years of ago. There are no charges or dues for membership. The Golden Age Club is sponsored by the Jewish Community Center and the Omaha Section, National Council of; Jewish Women. Mrs. David Bebor is Council reproesntative to the Golden Age Club. Mrs. Charles Rosenhelm and Mrs. Edward Lovinson will assist at the meeting. A motor corps from the Omaha Section will bring guests from tho Dr. Philip Sher Jewish Hoipe for the Aged to attend the meeting.
note of recent assurances but requested that the "government refrain from arming the Arab states In the absence of positive guarantees leading to peace." Philip M. Klutznlck, national president of B'nal B'rith, acted as spokesman for tho delegation when it emerged from Mr. Dulles' office. The delegation submitted a memorandum to Mr. Dulles which asked that the government abandon its policy of arming the Arabs under present conditions; "that our government do nothing to impair the prevailing . balance of .strength in the Middle East; that it extend to Israel the same agreements already offered the Arab states, and that it invite Israel to join in regional defenso planning." "We appreciate President Elsenhower's recent affirmation of firm friendship towards Israel and all other nations In the area, an objective to which you, Mr. Secretary, have also given warm expression. But we respectfully submit that actions under the present policy do not serve the attainment of that purpose," the memorandum stated.
U. S. Will Seek Jewish-Arab Peace Eisenhower Declares New York (WNS)—The United States will continue to seek a just peace between Jews and Arabs and will see to'It that arms supplied to Near Eastern countries should not be used for aggressive purposes, President Dwight D. Elsenhower declared hero this week store 2,000 members of the. American Jewish community who attended the Jewish Tercentenary dinner at the Astor-Sheraton Hotel here. "In the Near East/' said the President, "we are all regretfully aware that the major differences between Israel and tho Arab states remain unresolved. Our goal there, as elsewhere, Is a just peace. Dy firm friendship toward Israel we shall continue to contribute to peaceful relations'among: these peoples. And In helping to strengthen the security of the entire Near East, we shall make sure that any a.*ms we provido are de•oled to that pUrpDjjBtlriot to ere. ting local Imbalances which could
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be used for intimidation of or aggression against any neighboring nations. In every such arrangement we make with any nation, there Is ample assurance that this distortion of purpose cannot occur." Quoting the prophecy of Isaiah, "And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever," tho President reiterated America's pacific intentions and desire for peace throughout the world. Turning to the history ot the Jews in the United States, Mr. Elsenhower told his audience; "We have come together in memory of an Inspiring moment in history—that moment, 300 years ago, when a small band of Jewish people arrived on the ship, St. Charles, In what was then the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, tt was an event meaningful. not only to the Jews of America but to all Americans—of all falthi, of all national origins.
Rabbi David A. Goldstein, for. mer spiritual leader of Beth El Synagogue, will be guest speaker at the Silver Jubilee Banquet this Sunday evening which will high* light the 25th anniversary cclebrax tion. A special service will be held at 6 p. m. In the synagogue preceding the banquet at 6:30 p. m, in the social hall. Ben Koslow, President of Beth El Synagogue, has appointed Arthur Conn and Mrs. A. D. Frank; General Chairmen of the banquet arrangements. • ' Rabbi Myer S. Kripke will bt Master of Ceremonies for the pro* gram to follow the banquet. Spotlighting the evening's program will be a short dramatic presentation entitled "The House Our Father! Built," written by Mr. Myer S« Kripke and produced by Mrs, Phlncas Wintroub and Mrs. Leon Schmldman. Inspired Address The gala affair Sunday evening culminates a year's celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of th« Congregation. In 1928, seventyfive families, inspired by an ad« dress on Conservative Judaism by an earnest young Rabbi, namely David A. Goldstein, formed the nucleus of this congregation. The first services were held at th« Jewish Community Center. By the end of the first year there were 200 members. Rabbi David A. Goldstein assumed the spiritual leadership of Beth El Synagogue In 1930. Th« building fund for the present Synagogue building was begun in' 1935, and a strong Incentive waa provided through the generosity of the Zimman family, who pre* sented the land on which Beth El Synagogue now stands. The cornerstone was laid in June of 1939 and Dedication Services were held in December, 1941. In the rail of 1936 Cantor Aaron I. Edgar became associated with Beth El Synagogue and the Beth El Choir was organized. In 1943 the congregation called to its service the Reverend Alexander Katz, to serve as Assistant to the Rabbi. Rabbi Myer S. Kripke assumed the pulpit of Beth El Synagogue in November, 1946. Steady Growth Tho steady growth of 'the congregation necessitated additional facilities. Ground was broken in 1950 and in December, 1952, a new wing was dedicated, providing an increased capacity of 300 in the Synagogue Annex, nine new classrooms, an ' executive office and Rabbi's Study, Increased social hall capacity and a large new kitchen. Beth El Synagogue now has a congregation of eight hundred families. Rabbi Goldstein is a native of Minneapolis, Mum. He Is a graduate of the Minneapolis Talmud Torah and the University of Mln> ncsota. He was ordained as a Rabbi at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. He served as spiritual leader of Beth El Synagogue In Omaha for sixteen years, until 1946, when he left to assutne his present post at Har Zlon Temple In Philadelphia. While in Omaha he was a member of the facultyy of the U n i v e r s i t y of Omaha. WOMEN SHORTAGE;
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Tel Aviv (JTA)—There Is shortage of young women In the collective settlements of Israel, it was reported at Klnnerct at a conference this week of kibbutzim affiliated with the Ma'pal Party. The report said that unless torn* 7,000 unmarried young men in the settlements find marriage partners they may desert kibbutz life.