Vol. XXXIV—No. SI.
Second Cluna Mailing l'rh Urges Authorised al Omuha. Nebr.
OMAHA,
Fed. Board to Hear Survey Director Dr. Uriah Z. Engclman, Director of the National Jewish Education Survey, will be guest tit a special luncheon meeting of the Executive Commlttf t of Federation for Jewish Service at 12:15 p. m., Monday, May 14, ft was announced by Jack W. Marer, Federation president 'Dr. Engelman will direct the Qmalia sampling of Jewish Education during this month. 'Fifty volunteers have signed up with Mrs. Morton Hillcr, chairman of a volunteer committee to aid Dr. Engelman, It was reported by Dr. Morris Margolin who heads the Omaha Commission on Jewish Education. The commission was let up by tho Federation's executive committee to assist Dr. Engelman. "The volunteers are: Mesdames Morris Fellmon, Ralph Nogg, J. Feldman, David Blelchcr, Dan Gordman, Arthur Grossman, Fannlo L. Crecnberg, Sidney Sneldcr, Louis Hurwltz, N. Julian Rips. Marry Trustln, Edward Gilbert, Hnttle Mantel, Bernhardt Wolf, Edward Z. Rosen, Arthur Goldstein, Jack Brnmson, J. J, Levey, J. J. Greenberg, Fred Brodkey, A. C. Fcllman, Maurice Frank, Julius Newman, Mlllard Krasne. Leon Fellman, Morris H. Brodkey, Morton Richards, David Lewis, Albert Rlmmcrman and Maurice Pepper. Others are Mmcs: Sam Newman, Clarence Bergman, Adolf Mayer, Mlllard Spcler, Mux Grossman, Sidney Hollis, Norman Whitman, Meyer Beber, Milton Frohm, Louis Katz, Harry Wicodsky, Harry DuBoff, David Orkow, Harry Welnborg, Milton Margolin, Rose Orodlnsky, Al E. Swartz, Arthur Kroog, Marvin Kaplan and Max Bondnrin.
Cantor Aaron Edgar
Beth El to Honor Cantor A. Edgar Cantor Aaron L Edgar will be honored for 20 years of service at tho annual meeting of Beth El Synagogue congregation to be held at 6 p. m., Sunday, May 20 In the synagogue social hall. General chairmen for the dinner are Ernest Nogg and Mrs. A. D, Frank. Dr. A. C. Fellman will serve as tonstmastcr. A short business meeting will bo conducted by President Ben K. Kaslow. Mrs. A. D. Frank has announced the following B»th El Sisterhood women who will serve on table seating;, decorations, menu and reservations committees: Mesdames William Alberts, David R. Cohen, Arthur Colin, GeorRe .Kagan, J. J. Grcenberg, Aaron Rips, Harry Rochman, Samuel S. Steinberg and M. A. VenRcr.
Freedom Stimulates Growth of Jewish Life
The B'nai B'rlth leader asserted that United Nations Secretary General Dap; Hammnrskjold's mission to- the Middle East "very like-
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Granu Response by Men; Women's Div. at $50,527
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.Washington (JTA)—The spirit of American freedom "is stimulating a new growth rot her than a decline" in Jewish life in the United States, Philip M. Klutznlck, president of the B'nai B'rith declared here Saturday. Jews in America arc "enjoying the freest environment for tho longest period of time known to a Jewish community," Mr. Klutznick added. He spoke at the opening session of (he five-day triennial convention of the 113-year-old organization, the oldest of Its kind In the United States. Mr. Klutznick predicted the expansion of Jewish communities throughout the non-Communist world "both numerically and ax spiritual and cultural movements." He decried "excessive nostalgia" among some Jewish lenders who. he sold, are attempting "to superImpose on Jewish life In America some of the methods, Ideas, inngrams and customs of the Jewish communities of yesterday." The world president of B'nai B'rith scored the "penitence by propaganda of Soviet rulers. Tin' new Soviet rulers, lie declared, "are trumpeting .some truths alwut the persecution of Jows behind the Iron Curtain, hut .seek absolution by custinf: the blame for It on Stalin." He s.ild he would "accept tho premise thnt the lienSoviet regime is truly opposed to anti-Semitism the name day thnt I recognized the existence of conditions which would make possible n B'nnl B'rith movement in Moscow or Kishinev free to pursue its purpose as are the Jews of B'nai B'rith in such places as Rome and Dublin."
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ly averted a shooting war" at this point, but questioned the longterm value of the cease-fire agreements. He called for tho U.S, to supply Israel with defensive arms and to bolster the chances of peace by restoring a military power,balance.
The mini of $5O,f>27 has been plcdficd as of this Tuesday, Mrs. Edwin K. Ilrodkey, chairman of tho Women's Division of the Jewish Philanthropies nnd Emergency United Jewish Appeal, reported Wednesday morning. This Is nearly 25 per cent more than was pledged last year at the same date, Mrs. Brodkey stated. She urged all members of the division to speed op the solicitation of the remaining pledge cards. The Women's Division, Mrs. Brodkey emphasized, has always set the pace in the campaign and this year In particular the urgency is greater than ever before. With more than two thirds of the pledge cards In, the chairman stressed the importance of sollctlng the remaining prospects so that the additional funds will be raised to meet the critical needs that face us this year.
Arab Pledges Must Be Tested—Kidron
Czechs Send Arms and Experts to Syria London (JTA)—Czechoslovakia is shipping some $30,000,000 worth of weapons and ammunition to Syria at bargain prices, It was reported here in the Daily Telegraph, a leading British newspaper. The Telegraph said the shipment was agreed on six weeks ago, and that some arms already arc believed to have been unloaded in the Syrian port of Latakla. Equipment being shipped to the Arab nation Includes 100 tanks, 50 of German and 50 of Russian design; nearly 100 armored cars; heavy anti-aircraft guns and field artillery In undisclosed quantities; 25 Russian-made MIG jets, naval munitions and other ammunition of various kinds, the newspaper said. It reported that Communist experts arc being sent to Syria to train troops in the use of the new weapons, and some Syrian officers will receive special training in Czechoslovakia.
More than 100 volunteers from Omaha B'nai B'rith lodges heard Mayor John Rosenblatt, General Chairman of the Jewish Philanthropies and Emergency United • Jewish Appeal Campaign, stress the need for increasing the amftunt * of money to be raised this year. • Mayor Rosenblatt spoke Sunday at breakfast meeting of the Men's Division in the Jewish Community Center and emphasized the urgency for an increase of funds to save the last Jewish community in the free world from being crushed under the tide of Arab nationalism. In North Africa.
The Mayor said that he was pleased with the tremendous turnout of B'nai B'rith lodge members which is indicative of the B'nai B'rith spirit to help save our Jew* lsh brethren in Morocco and Algeria, Jack W. Marer, President of the Federation for Jewish Service, also addressed the volunteer* pointing out that 200 Jewish agencies benefit from the funds raised by our campaign. Men's Division chairmen, Harry Wcinbcrg, Marvin Kaplan and Jerold Rosen wish to thank the Ben Brlths for the fine turnout and those members who phoned to say that they wanted to solicit pledge cards. The grand response and enthusiasm of B'nai B'rith members in this drive is a thrilling experience nnd indications, even at this BETH EL early date, are that the Men's DiTues., May 15—7 p. in. vision will go "way over the top," Wed., May 16—9 a. m. and 7 the chairmen stated. p. m. Thurs.,, May 17—9 a. m. and 10:30 a. m.
United Nations, N. Y. (JTA)— Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold'g peace mission to the Middle East has resulted In certain positive achievements, but the agreements he has obtained "must be tested In practice" by the Arab states. Mordecal R- kidron, deputy chairman of the Israel delegation to the UN, declared here Sunday. "The Secretary General," Mr. Klrdon declared, "set out to do certain things, most important of which was his obtaining a ceasefire from all five governments concerned, Israel and the four Arab states signatory to the arm- BKTII I8KAKL New York (JTA)—Tho role istice agreements. But this Is a which Senator Albe'n W. Berkley, Tucs., May 15—7:30 p. m. scries of agreements on paper and who died last week, played In by word of mouth. How firm these Wed., May 1 6 - * 3 0 a. m. and American Jewish life, was emagreements are depend on Israel's 7:30 p. m. phasized in a message of condolneighbors. Thurs., May 17—8:30 a. m. and ence sent to his widow by William "Mr, Hammarskjold has made 10 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Rosenwald, general chairman of. the United Jewish Appeal. At the considerable accomplishment. same time, the national board of But the same dangers that existed Hndossah voted today to plant a before his mission exist today. Ul- TEMI'LE ISRAEL grove of 100 trees in Israel in Sen, timate optimism depends on how Tucs., May 15—8 p.. m , Conse- Bnrkley's memory. the agreements are translated into cration Service. "Sen. Barkley will be particuWed., May 10—11 a. m. action on Israel's borders. larly missed by the American Jewish community, for he gave invaluable support to the campaigns of the United Jewish Appeal on behalf of the survivors of the Kazl holocause and thousands of other victims of oppression," Mr. Ros*, enwald said in his message. "His consistent championship aided in' tho re-blrth of the Land of Israel and helped immeasurably in developing tho State of Israel ns an outpost of freedom and a haven for the homeless."
Shavuoth Services
UJA Eulogizes Late Sen. Barkley
Newly Installed Officers of Fed. of Women's Clubs
Registration for Center Day Camp Registration will open Monday for the Jewish Community Center Day Camp, a camp spokesman' announced today. Parents will: re- . celve camp brochures and registration forms by moll. Day camp, directed by Saul Sllvcrman, will be held from June 18 to July 13 nt Peony Park. James Karbatscli. Center Athletic director, will Im in charge of the programs. Campers will be picked up at 9 Mm. Edward E. Brodltey (front row—left), outgoing prraldrnt of tho Federation of Jewish Wom- a. m. and returned at 4:30 p. m. at four locations. The pickup spqls en's CIIIIIH 1» oliown ruiiKrutuIatlnK tho newly Installi-d prrMdent, Mrrt. Henry A. Newman. Htumllng next to Mr». Newman In tlm front row It Mrs. M. A. Vungrr, Installing officer; and on extreme rlfflit, will he the Center, Beth El, Betli Mrs. ailltc Freeman, Unit vice-president. In tlm Tiuelt row (I. to r.) are: Mm. Lloyd Friedman, second Israel, and Temple Israel. Campers will be served lunch vice-president; Mrs. Hurry Siilman, secretary; nnd Mrn. Arthur Goldstein, parliamentarian. Outgoing president Mr». Edward B. Ilrodkey received an award for outstanding servlco during her term of nnd also a snack at 3 p. m. There office. Mrs. Brodlicy In her annual report noted that the federation of women's clubs was In lt» tenth will be two Day Camp perloda and the rates are $50 for both peyear of cooperative activities. Tliesc activities Included helving with the sale of Bonds for Israel, Children's Hospital Bazaar, riods and $30 for a single period. arch ol Dimes Campaign, Jewish Home for tho Community Chest, Red Cross, Goodwill Industries, M The rates include transportation, • Aged, Jewish Philanthropies Campaign, National Conference of Christians and Jews, Needlework Guild, food, Insurance and trips. ...Registration will -be, limited. [ • Service, to, Aroitd Irprccs, Vel,<\r»R> Jl<wolt»l nod VnlunUwr Bureau. .