February 11, 1955

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OMAHA, NEHHASKA, FKIDAY, FKBBUABV 11, 1935.

Wol. XXXIH-No.20.

Global Report <JI.AI.MS C O N F K K K N O K I'arls (WNS>—The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Cenniiny, rcpivsMitlni.; 22 member oiginl/.ilmns, ;it its< final session here unanlmuux'y adopted a resolution directing Dr. Nahum Goldiiinnn, president of the Conference, to convey to West German Chancellor Koiirad Adenauer its "serious concern" over the munner In which the German indemnification program is being carried out. "Although two and a half years have passed since the agreement was tinned," the resolution stated, "the legislation which would compensate Individuals for the loss of assets confiscated by the T h 1 r d Itcich Is still in draft form. Even the first regulations under the law, defining the rights of widows Milton R. Abrahams, Omaha and orphans, took a full year to attorney and em active member release BIUF the basic revision In Jewish communal attain, was which is so essential has not yet been drafted." elected president of .United Com munity Services last week. iDO ANNlVKItSAKY Mr. Abrahams, a native of oui Tel Aviv UTA)—Tho 40th ancity, comes from a pioneering niversary of the Joint DistribuOmaha family. His grandfather tion Commit t«e was marked here tnoved t o Omaha in 18C7 from Sunday at n function sponsored by the Mlfnl Hutorah, central organNashville, Tcnn. isation or some DO ycshlvolh and He tins tnken part In community other religious i n s t i t u t i o n s activities since 1927 following his throughout Israel. The affair, atgraduation from Crelghton Law tended by American Ambassador Kdward B. Lawson, members of School. Mr. Abrahams is a member the Cabinet and Parliament, Chief of the board of Governors of th< Kablii Isaac HeiY.og and HOIUC 200 Federation for Jewish .Service. II rabbis, was held ;it ZOA IIuii.se. in chairman of the Anti-DefamaMinister of Ui-llglun Mnshe Shation Advisory Commits, a lla- [\\r;\ hullod the JIX' for "aafefion group fur the Federation ami guardliig 1he nation's faith" by aiding scholars and religious Stuthe IJ'nai H'rllh Anti Defamation dents. Ho specifically t h a n k e d Charles l'asxma , JDC director in Mr. Abndrum has served as Israel, for the agency's old to.rechairman of the Jewish Common ligious institutions. Ambassador Ity • Center committee, president Lawson, who addressed the'funcof the Henry Monsky 1-odgc of tion, said that American Jewry B'nal U'rlth and Temple Israel. can be proud of the JDCs humanitarian activities which, ho HIK service has been on a com stressed, also saved tho Jewish namunlty-wldo basis. He now hold: tion's spiritual treasures. posts tut chairman of the Kducation C<immlttec of the Chamber of Commerce, member of the Urban Lenguc board ond United Cerebral I'nlsy board. He wo* a member of the board of cduca tlon and chairman of the Citl toris Advisory Committee for Public Schools. , In his role ns president of United Community Services, Mr, AbraEditor's Note: Tills is the ronhams sees the need for solving three major problems. They are rludlnc part of an adurrm by Morraising capital funds for bulldim: ris E, JurntM ifellvarrd Saturday Improvements. The second Is to i-vcnlng, Jan. S1> at the twentieth do a real year-round job of plan- Annual C.'onft-ri-nrn of thn IVfJt ning for the campaign drive and Crntrul Ki-glivn of Jewlxh Frilerntho.'thlrd is to carry out the worli tlomi und Wrlfure Fund*. It of the social planning unit. This murltnd the olmervan™ of the includes Improving the function!- fiftieth annlvcrsnry of the Omaha of ! the Juvenile court, and the Federation for Jewish HtWlce. establishment of a physical ther • p y center in conjunction with My friends, we don't truly build the College of Medicine of the ourselves by doing things for ourUniversity of Nebraska and the selves; we build ourselves by doopening of child day care centers Ing things for others. This, these gentlemen, deeply understood. More Important than all, however, these men completely and positively Identified themselves with their people not by birth alone, but by understanding of nnd service to their people. They Identified themselves . . . they dedicated themselves . . . body, - The Synagoffuo Council of Omaha representing all the con- heart and soul . . . nil of themgregations in the city has adopted selves . . . to their people. There • resolution pertaining to marriage Is only one way of genuine Idenceremonies for members of the tification . . . and that is it. community. They did this because they had The resolution states: "In order a passion for things Jewish. They had deep feeling and attachment to emphasize the traditional dignity, solemnity, and religious sig- for their people. They were innificance of Jewish marriage, the spired and stimulated by their Synagogue Council of Omaha calls heritage. And from all of it there upon all members of the Jewish generated in their being a keen community to airange marriage sense of overall civic responsibility ceremonies to l>e solemnized in to their fellowman. This created the sacred atmosphere of the for them and for those who have 'ollowcd greater stature and dighome or the synngogue."

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Father r*zHJZon Banquet At Cet^rr rfjnday Night Youngsters WiU Take Part in Fete

Milton H. Abrahams

M. Abrahams Heads Chest

Participant* in the annual Father and Son Banquet WiU be lrom (I. to r.) Stephen Fifth, Larry Klenlti and Robert Gross.

Cultural Series Concert Feb. 20 The Fnrband Labor Zionist Concert will be the second program of the 1955 Yiddish Cultural Scries, it was announced by Louis Wit kin. Chairman ot the committee. The Concert, entitled, "Sweet Lnnd of Liberty," will bo held at the Jewish Center auditorium Sunday, Fob. 20 lit H:15 p. -m. Hen Konus nnd Minna Morn will star in this musical drama of :'.00 years ot Jewish history in America. Supporting actors Include: Yudl Duhinsky, Sam Josephson, nnd the Israeli pianist, Shrmiel Fershko. Individual tickets are available for tills concert nt the Center now or may be purchased at the door the evening of the performance for 75 cents per person. The Yiddish Cultural Series Is sponsored by the Federation for Jewish Service.

At the

Half Century Mark By Morris E. Jacobs

Synagogue Council Adopts Resolution on Marriage Ceremonies

Annual l U t * diogie Uopy

nity and a standard of civic re jponslblttty : among our people here which has given to this city laudable civic helpfulness and has won recognition and better understanding on the part of all of our citizenry, as you shall seo from this recital.' '-. • 0 reatLender Our txitovrd Henry Monsky Hummed It nil up better than I ahull ever be able to do. Hear h b words: "We must pay rent for the •pace we occupy on this earth, and w« pay that rent by service— service, to our own people—service to our community—service to oor nation—ftftrvlcfi to our (Jotl.** In a few words, indeed, this great leader placed before us the pattern of life hammered our during these fifty years. It was a great wealth—the wealth of selfless service—these gentlemen had. But by precept and example, by Inspiring and stimulating action and programming, they shared their wealth of selfless ncrvlce—thank God—with all of us. They encouraged us to capture the spirit Ot our people nnd their accomplishments for a iKttcr lite. They pointed out to us tho personal satisfaction of being of service to others. They painted for us the peace of mind and the happiness of heart we receive in giving not only of our money but of ourselves. They prepared (Continued on Page 2)

The 32nil annual Father and Son Banquet, sponsored by tho Federation for Jewish Service, will bo held at 6 p. m., Sunday, Feb. 13 Community Center Auditorium. Dr. Philip Sher, founder of this annual community event, Is honorary chairman. Participants Itobort Gross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gross, will deliver the invocation; Larry Elewltz, son of Mr, and Mrs. Izadore Elewitz, will Offer grace, and Stephen Fisk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Fisk, will speak on behalf of the sons. Charles Guns will serve as master of ceremonies and Morris Erman will deliver the father's message.. George Spltzor, accompanied by Arthur H. Goldstein will lead tho community singing. Maj(tc and, Btuwb&U Tho program will include a magic show by • Mr. Guss and movies of the entire 1954 World Series between the New YorVi Giants and the Cleveland Indians. The film will bo shown by courtesy of the Omaha Cardinal Baseball Club. The program will be concluded with the awarding of special prizes. KpsiTvutlons run still bo mads by railing tlm Center Activities of fire nt JA 1SGG.

Jaycees Call for Holiday Flag Display

Morris K. Jacobs

Jacobs Named for Beth Israel Award Morris E. Jacobs, business and civic leader, has been named, recipient of the third annual Beth Israel Synagogue Citation Award, Mrs. Lewis Ncvelcff, chairman of the synagogue's award commlttco announced. Mr. Jacobs will be presented tho awa.nl at a dinner Sunday, March 6 at 6:30 p. m., in the synagogue social hall. The citation-Is given for o u t s t a n d i n g humanitarian work. The first award was lend.crcd to B. G. Gustavson, former chancellor of the'Unlversity of Nobraska. "Mr. Jacob* wo* chosen for the award in acknowledgement by the Jewish community for his outstanding work as a community leader and a national figure," Kabbl Benjamin Groncr spiritual leader of Beth Israel said. "His untlrInB efforts for his city, his state, his country—and for all f a i t h s speak for themselves," the rabbi added. Harry Sidman Is president of the congregation. Maurice Katzman is chairman of the arrangement committee. Sam Ilahn Is chairman of the committee on public relations. Reservations for the dinner may be made at the synagogue office and will bo closed at 500 persons. Mr. Jacob's long list of civic achievements was climaxed with his coronation last fall as King of Alc-Sar-Bcn. The 1953 March of Dimes needs $04,000,000 to continue programs of polio prevention, research, patient aid and education. You can help tho fight against polio with a generous contribution to the 1955 March of Dimes.

The Omaha Junior Chamber of Commerce urges all Omaha residents to illsplay tho American Flag on national holidays. . Lincoln's b i r t h d a y Saturday, Feb. 12 is one of tho many holidays that the flat; may be flown. American Flag kits may be obtained by contacting the Junior Chamber of Commerce at 108 S. 18th St._ j

Israel Aids Young Jordan Polio Victim The Btrlfc between Israel and Jordan makes the headlines and little stories of good will some' times go unnoticed. One such item was reported in the latest edition of the Israel-Digest It tells of a young Jordanian girl suffering from infantile paralysis now being treated in the Jerusalem hospital, "Sha'nre Tscdak." The girl was permitted to enter Israel by the Jordanian authorities..

Radio and TV The "B'nal B'rith Dolls for Democracy" will be featured over WOW-TV's Movie Matinee program this afternoon. Miss Kay Wllkins will interview Mrs. Aruthur.Goldstein, Henry Monsky Chapter Doll Chairman, about tho doll project at. 1:45 p. m. The dolls rill be displayed on the show. Mrs. Izadore Elewitz, president of Beth Israel Sisterhood, will appear on Betty Tolsom's KMTV program as guest cook at 10 a. m., Tuesday, Feb. 15, Rabbi Edgar F . MaKulti ot Los Angeles, Cnlif., will discuss "Tliis Way Out" on the Message ot Israel program over KOIL from 10.05 t o 10-.30 a. m. this Sunday. The Eternal Light program wiU bo broadcast over WOWRadlo this Sunday from 11:30 a. m. to 12 noon.


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