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National UJA Meet Raises $17 650,000 An all-time record was sot In Miami at (he United Jewish Appeal National Conference with the raising of the amount of $17,650,000 in Individual contributions, .which marked the inauguration of the 1955 United Jewish Appca campaign. William Rosewald, general chair man of the UJA, hailed this record-breaking figure as a dramatic and uhpredoccnted response to human needs. "This amount of $17,6?0,000tops previous campaign openings, and contributors this , year acted almost, to a man In glv|pg more than they did In 1953 and 1654." -Avrahom Hnrman, Israel's Consul.. General In New York, told •tore than the 600 campaign Icad«M that "Israel is lurrounded by
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countries marked by internal Instability, while Israel has successfully maintained its democratic character and stability." Dr. Joseph J. Schwartz, executive vice-chairman of the UJA .reported that some 70,000 Jews In •North Africa petitioned the UJA for prompt transfer to Israel, due to the real danger to which they arc exposed In those lands.
Ballet Classic At Joslyn Sunday "Specter of the Roso," an American classic, produced and directed by Ben Hecht, will be shown at the Jotlyn Memorial Art Museum Sunday, March 8 at 8:15 p. m. This film, third In the scries of the Center Cinema Club, uses the world of ballet as a backdrop for an unusual and mysterious story. •. The film stars Judith Anderson and Michael Chekhov with choreography by Tarmara Geva. The National Board of Review said of the motion picture: "Artistic in every department and exquisitely proportioned to its simple theme . . . the word masterpiece applies. Here Is a film whose Immersion In its own small world is so complete as to shed the rare glow of beauty In cinema." Admission Is by series ticket and Individual admissions may be purchased at the door the evening of the performance for 75 cents. The Center Cinema Club Is sponsored by the Jewish Community Center.
BORDER SITUATION Tel .Aviv (JTA)—Grave deterioration b( the situation along Israel's Gaza strip border was reported here Monday by military spokesman, following the murder of Henry Levy of Rchovot last Weekend. Infiltrators subsequently attacked an Israel patrol from Yavnc in the tin me area where the murder occurred, the spokesman said. In other disturbances, throe in flltnitors were fired on by nn Israel patrol while attempting to get back across the border in the Gaza strip. They escaped, leaving behind them various objects stolon Bond Dispute Develops In Israel. One armed infiltrator In Detroit Community was killed near Yad Mordccul during ( C l a s h with an Israel force. Jerusalem (JTA)— The Israel A British-made Stcn gun was Cabinet at a meeting Sunday, in found near his body. which David Ben Gurlon participated for the first time since his BETTLEMKNT . return to the government, decided New York (JTA)—A. plnn to to send Finance Minister Levi EshSettle 500 American Jewish fnm kol to the United States to deal Hies as farmers in cooperative with the dispute which has de •tnallholders' settlements In Israel veloped in Detroit between the Was adopted here at a conference Jewish community there and the ot the "Hnlkar Hnoved in Amer- national office of the Israel Bond ica," an organization promoting campaign. the settlement of American Jews Director general of the Finance tin cooperative farms established Ministry Pinchas Saphir left for specially for Americans desiring to the United States Saturday for the llvo on the land In Israel. some purpose. Davar, leading progovernment paper, reveals that B. B. IN ISUAKI. Tel Aviv (JTA)—A national Henry Montor, executive head of conference of B'nnl D'rith mem- the Israel Bond campaign In the bers In Israel was held In Gedcra United States, has Ignored a re at which major problems facing quest from Israel-to come to Jerthe fraternal organization in this usalom and clarify the matter. "And he wns not far from Israel's country were discussed. shores," the paper adds. TOUIUST 8KASON Severely criticizing Mr. Montor, . Tel Aviv (JTA)—The Israel Davur.Vhich is the official organ tourist season was off to a flying of the Hlstartrut. asks whether •tart today when 500 visitors on there Is no authority which could a world cruise landed for n two- impress upon Mr. Montor that he day visit of historic sites and more should not contravene instructions modem places of Interest nnd en- regarding the necessity of cotertainment. ordinating timing between the bond campaign and other campaigns that nre important to Israel. "The situation cannot last and must bo checked," the editorial says. ( Four Uahrzcit plaques were initallcd this week on the Memorial ASCII IIONOUIOD Tablets In the synagogue of the Tel Aviv (JTA)—Sholcm Ascli, Dr, Philip Sher.Jcwish Home for noted Jewish author, was honored Aged, Arthur A. Colin, Home Com- as a founder of the Joint Dlslribumitted chairman, announced. ion Committee at a ceremony at • The plaques were Installed In Malhen Institution nt Nathanya. memory of: Mrs. Tema Hush, Mr. Present nt the ceremony were Louis S. Lebowltz, Mrs. Sam Pos- many prominent persons, Including ter, and Mr. Philip Saks. Moses W. Bcckelman, the JDC's : In connection with t h e s e European director. plaques, the Home will notify the Mr. Asch wns presented with ;i relatives of the Yahrzelt date, and citation, one of 18 awarded to Kaddlsh and Ynhr/elt recitals will ounders of the .7DC which this be conducted In the traditional year marks its 40lh anniversary. manner In the Home Synagogue. Since Mr. Asch was not in the Arrangements for M e m o r i a l United States when the citations Plaques may be made either at the were given the other founders, office of the Jewish Federation, or this ceremony was held lit a Malwith the Home Superintendent, ien home, which Is supported by David O r k w , he JDC.
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Religious Schools Plan Purim Fetes The Both El Sunday School will celebrate Purim Sunday, March (J In an assembly program which will include a masquerade parade. Tlic Beth El Talmud Torah Student Council assisted by the P-TA committee will conduct a Purim Carnival Sunday, March l.'i starting at 2:30 p. m. The traditional Megilloh reading and coronation ceremony will be held Purim eve, Monday, March 7 at 7 p. m. A talent Show will follow the coronation.
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Street Cars Retired The last of Omaha's street cars will be retired from service today, James P. Lee, president of the Omaha and Council Bluffs Street Railway Company announced. Commemorating the final appearance of street cars, an "Offidal" last day car carrying a group of state and city officials will make the special final trip Saturday morning from 36th and Farnnm to the car barn at 10th and Pierce. The conversion to all-bus service now makes it possible tor d t y officials to continue with their modernization program of one-way streets.
Sunday Radio "Look Up and Live" program presented over KMTV from 9:30 to 10 a. m., will be under the direction of the American Association for Jewish'Education during the month of March. Rabbi Arthur Lelyveld, former spiritual leader of Temple Israel and now director of the National Hillel Foundation, will serve as host during the month, The theme for this Sunday's program will be "Torah." Hannah Zamlr, soprano star of the Hebrew National Opera, will appear as guest artist and will sing Israeli folk songs. The Message of Israel will be heard nt Its new time at 9:35 a. in. on KOIL. Rabbi Maurice N. Kiscndrath, president of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, will discuss "Not By Brain Alone." • The Eternal Light program will bo broadcast over WOWRadio from 11:30 a, m. to 12 noon.
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The annual Purim festivities will begin at 6:45 p. m., Monday evening, March 7, at the Beth Israel Synagogue. At the conclusion of the reading of the Megillab, the new King and Queen of Beth Israel will be crowned. A masquerade and costume contest will follow the Beth Israel coronation. Prizes will be awarded to children with the most original, funniest, appropriate costumes. The new Royalty, who have been chosen in a special school election, will lead the costume, parade. Temple Israel Religious School will hold Its annual Purim Carnl val, Sunday, March 6 from 2 to 4 p. m., In the Temple Social Hall. Students will come In costumes depleting characters of the Purim story and will participate in a Masquerade Grand March. The Saturday Division of the Re llglous School will have regular classes, Saturday, March 5. There will be no regular session of the Sunday Division Sunday morning. March C. Students of the Religious School will participate In Purim Eve services Monday evening, March 7 at 7:30 p. m. The Religious School Choirs, under the direction of Miss Ida Gltlln, will sing. Rabbi Sidney II. Brooks will read the Meglllah.
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JDC Will Assist Youth Aliyah The Joint Distribution Committee nnd Youth Aliyah have reached an agreement whereby JDC will subsidize "the training of North African children in France before they leave for Israel, it was announced in Paris by Moses W. Beckelman, JDC Director-General. The youngsters s e l e c t e d by Youth Aliyah will be taken to the Herbert H. Lehman H o m e In southern France where they will be Instructed in Hebrew, geography, Israia history and will be taught to raise their own fruits and vegetables. ' After their preliminary training they will leave for Israel where they will bo assigned to Youth Aliyah groups. : . The JDC Is a beneficiary of the United Jewish Appeal. The Herbert H. Lehman Home Is a children's village which was set up by JDC three years ago at a cost of approximately $250,000. The village is administered by Youth AUyah and houses 250 boys and girls ranging from 13 to 16 years of age. In addition to financial grants for maintenance of the children, JDC Will also provide food supplies from surplus stocks of the Department of Agriculture.
Women's Division Calls for Workers A call for women workers to help in the Women's Division of the Philanthropies Campaign was Issued this week by thechairmen of the Women's Division. Addressing a communication to all women in Omaha, signed by Mrs. Mike Freeman, Women's Division chairman, Mrs. Edwin E. Brodkoy, Mrs. Louis Katz, Mrs. Eve Konccky, and Mrs. Morton A. Richards, co-chairmen of the Division, the leaders of the Worn;n's Division said: "We want you to be one of the active workers in this campaign. Experience over the years has taught us that a good group of willing workers can make this Job easier to do, and more successful." Reply cards indicating wlllingIOSS to help wore enclosed, nnd women of the community are urged to return the volunteer cards nt once, so that proper tennis may be formed.
Harry Sidman, who. served as chairman of the 1954 Men's Divl. sion of the Philanthropies cam. paign, has agreed to direct this' division In the crucial 1955 Jewish Philanthropies Drive for the Unit* • ed Jewish Appeal, National Agencies and local institutions, Ernest A. Nogg, General Chairman of the campaign, announced today.. "The unusual achievements of the Men's Division last y e a r prompted us to call upon Mr. Sidman to assume this responsibility in 1955. This division is a most important unit In terms of potential, and our'Campaign Committee felt that under Mr.. Sidman's leadership this potential may be realized. Mr. Sidman has done M out* standing job, and under his guidance more than 1,000 subscribers were obtained with a very high proportion of gifts." Beth Israel JPrexy Mr. Sidman Is President of the Beth Israel Synagogue. He Is a member of several important commlttees of the Jewish Federation and Is active In many communal and civic affairs. In accepting the post of chairman of the Men's Division, Sidman said: "We worked very hard In 1954 to reach the results which are now a matter of record. With what we learned last year, and the experience we have gained, I think that many Improvements can be effected In our division. "The most important task which will face us is the organization of a sufficient corps of workers. We have some 1,250 prospects in our division, and it will take an eager, group of workers to reach them, and tell them the story of our United Campaign. This is a Job which must be sliared by as many volunteers as possible." Mr. Sidman announced that • Planning Committee of the Men'* Division Is to be set up shortly to develop plans for a most Intensive coverage of cards.
Israel Cone Over Turkish Jerusalem (JTA)—Serious concern over the effects on (Israel of the Iraqi-Turkish treaty for mutual; defense-^-whlch, woi ratified Saturday by the parliaments o t both countries — was expressed Sunday In Israel Government circles. It was noted here that the pact confirms the negative attitude of the . Arab countries toward B r a d . . .
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i A spokesman for the Foreign Office here drew attention to the fact that the treaty contains a pledge directed against Israel. Under this pledge, both Iraq and Tui* key have "obligated themselves "to take measures guaranteeing enforcement of the United Nation* resolutions on the Palestine question." The Arab countries have charged Israel with Ignoring the UN resolution on the internationalization of Jerusalem. * , "This hostile intent towards Israel, which forms an Integral part of the Iraqi-Turkish pact," the Israel spokesman said, 'is a patent statement that the new treaty Is liable to encourage Arab belligerent tendencies In their relations with Israel, to foment aggressive ambitions and to under* mine peace and stability in th« Middle East." The spokesman also emphasized the fact that "the treaty lacks a clause which eustomnrlly appear* In all mutual treaties, whereby both parties undertake to refrain from the use or threat of the use of force in their international relations and to settle all dispute* with other states by peaceful means." This clause is" "conspicuously absent" from the treaty, tho Israel official pointed out.