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^Middle Class' Needed to Fight Communism A solid "mlddl* clau" i, tho Mlddle-East'g best answer to communism in the opinion of KomaJ Mansour, newspaperman and radio commentator from Israel, He discussed thi problems of his area Tuesday night at the Jewish Community Center at, a gathering aponsored by the Business and Professional Women's Croup of Hadastah. Development of brael Mr. Mansour, a member of the Dru»e Sect of Arabs and a citizen of Israel, was concerned chiefly with peace for his country «tld its neighbors, for economic and educational opportunities to help Israel and to fight communism, "A strong middle r l a x will not br 'vutrtptlbte f0 fanatic movemnnts," the Sfl-year-old Maninur declared. "Tliese people an) t<ie foundation of democracy." He pointed out that "only the hungry are attracted to hatred and fanatic influences" and that In Israel people are not hungry. Use of V. 8, Aid Mr. Mansour recommended that V. S. aid be used for tractors, ho*pltnls, water, industr/ and education, but with the supervision of American experts. He deplored the fart that outside aid to some' of the. Arab neighbors nevnr reached the people bat was employed by leaden for their use and for "J*U and tank*," with no help to the poverty stricken population'. Much countries, lie oniil, with no development of a middle rlnit, are open tor commiinMHc penetration. Will Meet Problems Speaking as a citizen of Israel, the speaker ncknowledgod the people have problem*, but he feels that they can prove that the Israelis and Arabs can live together peacefully and 'are doing everything they can to make such conditions possible. As for peace with bordering Arab States, Mr. Mansour explained that Israeli leaders have
extended invitation* on many oc cations to a "round table" discussion, He said that all such get' hires have been futile and Is con< vlnced that the Arabs "are afraid to have peace." Mrs, Charles Ross, president of the Business a n d Professional group, presided and Mrs, Phil D. Schwartz introduced the speaker. The address was followed by a coffee.
Noted Israeli To Speak in Omaha Monsky Lodge To Hold Open Meet For Carl Alperf
Many Enroll for Square Dancing '
The nine week series of classes in square dancing arranged by the Jewish Community Center has been drawing a heavy advance registration, it was reported Friday. Beginning December 5, se» sions will be held every Thursday at 8 p, m. at the Center. Serving a» Instructors will be Mr .and Mrs. James Me. Klnney who have more then 2 10 year* of teaching expert ence in square dancing on record. Mr, McKinncy began his square dancing career while attending Missouri Teachers College. Mrs. McKlnney as stats her husband In all classes Carl Alpert with demonstration* and instruction. The course is open to single persons and couple* of all ages. The fee Is $10 per couple. The Center activities office, JA 1366, may be called A dinner honoring Rabbi Sidtiey for additional information and II. Brooks, spiritual leader of registration. Temple Israel and Mis Iirooks will OIIANTS MADK be given Saturday, November 16 New York (JTA1—Some « , - at 7 p. m. by members of their 600,000 In grants to educational, congregation. The event will ob medical and welfare agencies serve the fifth anniversary of were announced by the William Rabbi Brook's t e n u r e ut the J. VVollman Foundation, set up by Temple. Mist Kate Wollman, sUter of the Speakers on the pvening's prolate Jewish financier and philan- gram will be A. II. Brodkey, Conthropist. gregation president; Milton Livingston and Alfred Mayer, past presidents. Louis Llpp will serve as master of ceremonies. In charge of arrangements are Lloyd Bank, general ^chairman; Mmes, Leonard Krasne and M. M. Krupinsky, dinner; Mmes. Adolph Trost and Paul Veret, reservations.
Dinner To Honor Temple*s Rabbi
Hadassah Visitor Will Address Two Meetings Mrs. Florence Ferlman of Now York, National Hadouah Vocational Education chairman, will be the guest speaker at two ape clal events In her honor during the coming week. A dinner meeting will be given for her Tuesday, November 19, 7 p . m . at the Blackstone hotel by the Business and Professional Croup, Omaha Chapter of Hadassah. On that occasion, Mrs. Charles Rots, president, will ex tend the greetings and Mrs. Philip Schwartz will report on tho national convention, Dinner reservations are being taken by Mrs. Sally Meyers, PL 1222. Members im'Able to attend the dinner are Invited to attend the business session at 8 p. m. - Mra. Perlman will address members of the Omaha Chapter of Hadaisah at a luncheon meeting Thursday, November 21 at 12:30 p
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100,000 Jews In Shanghai Tel Aviv (TJAJ— Four elderly immigrants arrived In Israel this week from Communist-occupied China, One of the three women In the group said there was still a synagogue in Hardin, although the remaining Jewish, population of that Manchurlan city Is now lets than 200. She said that about one hundred thousand Jews -remained' in Shanghai.
$30,000 Bonds Bought Sunday Sirs. Florence I'rrlmnn
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She I* the widow of the distinguished jurist and congressman, the late Judge Nathan Perlman. She is a past president of the New York Chapter of Hailassah and was • delegate to the 1951 World Zionist Congress. Mrs". Pcrlmnn was appointed in 1913 by Gov. ThomnsE. Dewey to the Board of Visitors of (lie New York state Training School for Clrls and reappointcd in 19.10. In 1910, upon the recommendation of Governor Di'uey, she was named to the Now York City Council Agnlmt Discrimination. The Thursday luncheon program
also will include a scene (rum Ihe former "Spectacular" with Mmes. Morris Lnndman, Sidney Schwartz, Norman Whitman. A. G. Itimmertnnn, Stuart Muskln, Dan Colin and A. C. FcIIman partlcipatini;. Mrs, Robert Hoi.cn is program chairman. In charge of tha Junclicnn are Mmes. Sol Laj;mriii and I-otiis Albert, co-chairmen; Mrs. It. Aronoff, dccorallon.s; iVlmes. Irvine Levin, Dave Manvilz. Nnthan' (Jimpie, Norman Wolilner, I.eo ItosenIKTC liernard Diamond, Irvint: r.'psteln, Joseph I-erner. Donald Nog(j and Jack I'ox, leservallons.
More Him 510.000 In Iararl Bonds were sold at the Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner at the Blackstone Hotel Sunday evening, Xov. 10, William Grodmfcky, chairman of the Israel Bond drive, announced today. Over 350 people attended th(> affair. The campaign now stands at the $130,000 m irk «ith a month and a It ilf to Ko, A / B I R Day.' door to cl.ioi solicitation, December 1 and a Ch iniik.ih Festival (JII Ii.'remhf'i \~> are other events nil the Hond schedule. Last year's c implicit, the mo'H successful in Oin.iln, icsiilted In 517.-1,001).
Carl Alpert of Haifa, Israel, noted commentator, assistant to lh« President of Israel'* Institute of Technology, and president of tht Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel, will be guest speaker at the Henry Monsky B'nai B'rith Lodge open meeting, Thursday, November 21, at 8 p. m., at the Jewish Community Center, Loula Canar, program chairman, announced. Mr. Alpert, one of Israel's most outstanding personalities, will present an unusual discussion of present day conditions in Israel, using us his theme the subject, "Israel: Myth and Reality." Open,to Kntire Community •TJie forthcoming tenth anniversary of Israel's independence presents an opportunity to receive a comprehensive view of the present status of Israel a> a state," Mr. Canar said. Tho athletic resources of the "We are very fortunate to.be Jewish Community Center will able to present Carl Alpert, a be made available Saturday evejournalist of note and a keen ob- nings to young people of grada server of Israel's life for the past and high school age, it was ansix years, to our community. He nounced by Irvin Yaffc, Center Is unusually well-informed on day- Athletic chairman. to-day events In the political, ecoMr, Yaffe said the new Saturnomic and social conditions of Is- day night program will be conrael. ' ducted on a trial basin and then "As a Journalist who U not continued If proven successful. afraid to discuss controversial "We would like to provide subjects, ho will present a com- wholesome outlet for athletic skills 1 prehensive picture of Israel today and give our students constructive with unusual competence and brjl- and Interesting nctivitlcs over tho week-end," Mr. Yaffc, said. llancc. An invitation to use center faFor t*ls reason, the B'nai B'rith Henry Monsky Lodge is cilities Saturday nights Is- extendopening this meeting to the entire ed to boys and girls. No charge community, and Invites everyone will be madp. to attend it." The center's gymnasium and swimming pool will be open SatFamous Columnlat Mr. Alpert in one of the most urday* from 7:30 p. m. to 8:30 widely read columnists in Jewish p. m. Ping-pong competition will periodicals. In his column "I Think be offered in the Youth Canteen in As I Please," which appears in the addition to the free use of tha National Jewish Post, he discusses workout room and handball court. subjects as'he scci them and presents situations with the prcclseness of a competent observer. Prior to Immigrating to Israel In 1952 with his wife and three children, Mr, Alpert was Director Proceeds from the annual Vetof the Education Department of erans Day Dance, Saturday evethe Zionist Organization of Amer- ning, November 16 at the Blackica. He was editor of the "New stone Hotel will go to the Omaha Palestine" magazine, associate ed- Opportunity Center and the Vetitor of the Universal Jewish En- erans Administration hospital procyclopedia, and author of books gram of the Epstein-Morgan post and pamphlets on Israel and other of the Jewish War Veterans, sponJewish subjects. sors of the affair. Refreshments and a social hour Presentations during an Interwill follow with a group of Henry mission will include a TV set to Monsky chapter and Nebraska the Omaha VA hospital donated Chapter women, serving as host- by the post" In honor of Philip esses. Representing Henry Monsky Grossman and family; a gift to tha Chap, are Mmej. Louis Cahar, Max Opportunity Center whoso repreKrizelman (president), Harry Lip- sentatives, will be present, and pett, Ruben Lippott, Millard Mar- awards bestowed on winners of golin, Sam Poliak, George Shafer, the post's youth talent program Stanley Shapiro, Harry Sldman, by William McBrlde and Robert and Marvin Trolior. Flemmlng of WOW-TV. Serving, for Nebraska chapter Dancing will start at 9 p. m., it will be Mmes. Albert Oruch, David was announced by Dclmar Klein, Bleicher Morris Franklin, William senior vice-commander and danca Stone, AI Swerling, Sol Littman, chairman. Tickets' may be purPaul Sacks, Marvin Brooksteln chased from Nate Marcus, ticket and Abe Bear, chairman, or at the door.
Sat. Night Youth Programs to Start
JWV to Give TV Set to Hospital
U. N. Code To Outlaw Humanity Crimes Urged United Nations, N. Y. (JTA)— The need for United Nations' action on international legal tlrpi to prevent crimes against humanity was submit ed by tha World Jewish Congress to the United Nations Legal Committee. The World J e w i s h Congress pointed out, the General Assembly has postponed consideration of both a draft Code1 of Offenses Against the Peace and Security of Mankind and of proposals for the establishment of an International criminal court, "Meanwhile," the WJC stated, "crimes against humanity continue to be committeed in some places: Amoni; these crimes, tho WJC lists "foiced deportations of 'unwanted' groups of population, confinement at minom
centratlon camps, persecution) on racial and religious grounds, confiscation of property of so-called 'enemy elements,' deprivation of the means of existence, forced labor."
Youth Group Plans Holiday Service The Youth Council will hold its seventeenth Annual Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday, November 27, at 2;3O p. m, at Temple Israel. Members from each Youth Council club and a representative of th» unafflliates will participate In the service; All Youth Council members and their parents arc invited. A social hour will follow tho service. The Temple Israel Sister-