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Officer* •!(•( Iiil Sunday llii;li| to li«-:i>l thn i ' r d e r a l l u n for J i » l » l i Mr n i c e at lt» A4lli annual r » m inunlly IIII-I<MIII; arc Hubert II. Km |HT, prroldcnt; H a r r y T n u t l n v f l n t vlce-|irp«liloiit: Krnrsi A. VoRit, wrund \ln-pn-ildiiii: \r(liu r II. ( •olrl.Htrln, t r m t u r r r , and Milton IC. Ahraliarn?*, fM>en*tnry,
Omahcm Cif ed Omahans Invited to June By Abba Eban UJA Meeting in Israel 'J l l ' * J ( ' > t l l ' J * " ! ' H I • ' 1 ( f i i ' i n l i U U d e \ e h i p i i n i l l i n I wu I u ( si l l * 1 S''«i ' by Jsmcl Ainb i ^ n d o r Atthi KIM in o WaAhin^tiin, If. ( ' , a d d i c t
Jan. 11, attended by Mrs. J. H.ir ry ICiilokofsky. The Omuhan wus one of 38 women sjicciully cited liy the Ambassador at n dinner given l)y film and hl» wife for "Wmncn of Valor," women, who'were retyoniible for the sain of J100.000 ; or mote 111 braet bond] (lure 19M. 'lira. Kulakofsky was tile guest coming from the farthest point west. > * ftn. Kbaa >am«J Mm. Kban »a» named on honorary woman of Valor In a siwclsl ceremony, the second woman to Iw to designated. The ffmt wop Mm. Franklin"D. Jloosevelt. Mrs. Kulakofiky who returned 1o Omaha Tuesday, mild the Ambaxsador declared that "lirael will nut permit the tensions in the Intefnational arena and tn the Mid' die East to 'paralyze her Into inertia' and thht Israel's conwlldatlon has aj> 1U central theme the purpose'of creating • liable economy." Bond Indispensable The Ambassador In hi* talk, Mrs. Kulakofsky reported, cmphaslzcd that "the Israel Bond is not a subsidiary clement in* Israel's- struggle for survival and progress, but is central and indlv .pensable to everything that we hold dear," Trusted, both men1 and women purchasers of S10/XX) or more In Israel I'onds weie also guests "t the dinner uhirh win thi* iin session of the National lycadcnship Conference for Isini-1 llonds ,itby nciily JJ(KI pciMins. Mrs. .Kulaknf.sky said, that fol* lowing Ih'1 dlnne:-, .Samuel Until•IKM'K, national c'halrm.'iii of Trustees, sparked mi ;ipi>eal for purchasers hy trustees for lil.'iK ;ni(f that when the scuti'in ended ]2(: trustees hail announced their purchases of $10,000 anil over, en resiiltini: in a total close in $1.M 000. Mrs. Kulnkofbky attended the Sunday mornlnc' breakfast session of the conference.
An invitation tn Ottiahaji* and ii^ldciitt uf the surrounding nrcas, Jo attend the June celebration of the United Jewish Appeal's twentieth anniversary conference n Jerusalem, Israel, wax extended by Herbert II. Mpaon, of Chicago, oil Omaha visitor this week. Mr. IJIMMII, regional supervisor or the West Central" .States, United Jewish Appeal, said he hoped Omaha would have twenty or liirty representative* at the con'erence to be held June 24, 25 and 26. 'Israel," he declared, "is* most anxious /or'a'large delegation of Americans to arrive in its country to display to the world at large, a deep understanding and klnshfp between' the Jews of America and Israel, especially since the year coincides with the tenth anniversary of .the new state." ' • • "Since the UJA Is the single msxt Important- organization In this country, the state of Israel deemed it only proper that it be the Instrumentality by which this huge gathering be convened." Mrs. Mike .Freeman, co-chairman of the women's division of the 1957 Philanthropies, has been appointed UJA spokesman to assist Omahans who are Interested In making-the trip. FcrKom visiting Israel, will be accorded the VII1 treatment, Mr. Lfinon added, and will have the opportunity of personally trweiini; Prime Minister David lien C'.urlon, President !tzhak llen-Zvl tind nth er Israeli dignitaries. The IMA will iiimnsur an arranged round-trip two-week tour to cost tinder 51.000, Mr. Upson.
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Other officers elected were Harry Trustfn, ifirs) vice-president; Krnest A. Nogtf. second vlce-presldent; Arthur H, Goldstein, treasurer, and Milton: K. Abrahams, secretary.'-•:•'.••.•• ' .>;'.: Clixp-nan Muhnu K«p<irt The report of the nominating committee.'was made by Isadorc lapmnn. . Dr. AHe <Jrtt«abers;, rtrtlrlng prmldrnt, -'Was prowntml With awards In irmgnltldn of hl« w r v to the eoinmiinlty and the world of Jet*rjV H* w»« given th« prrnldentlnl p|Hi|Un by Jack W, Mnrer, Immrillald pa»t president, Mr. Koopcr bestowed upon him the Golden Book certificate of the Jewish Natiotiiil' Fund, lhscritood witii his name, for hl» mdritrifloiis achievemenOi.. A gift of 5250 Was Riven In Drv Greonberg's name to thp Henry Monsky • Fou|«iation; of which he is chairman'. Making the presentation was Kuben Lippefi, president of Henry Monsky Lodgi of B'nai B'rHh.; ;; ; 'i• I'. ChapterH Olve"Ottt ; .".• Mrs,:,' P»u[ Sacki. p'resldent of Nebraska-1Chapter No.<- 346, and Mrs. Max krlzelman, president.'." Jloniy •AIonsky.;-Chaplei; No. -170, bolh of B'nal B'rlth^ Jointly, glhed I>r,; 'GrcenlWrg with forty silver dollars to be. used for- planting ,trees'.iit!srac]. ."••'.'-•.••': •' -V'-v- J : Mm. Roulwa Kuliikof»ky, wlio Was ta hmve been oo« of Uti pie of honor »l the* KatlierlnK .Was clt^ij f»r,Jier pioneerlnt sclile iqenti la local womrn'j ; s e n Ice
went on to nay,'in an effort make the Israeli - visit jmsulble to the greatest numlwr of Americans. The trip will include transports Ion by Kl Al Airlines, hotel accommodations, meaU, sightseeing, Ips, taxis, entrance fees and 44 pounds of luggage. .Provision, also may be made for "youngsters to travel. '11am hud. Iwcii mode to honor Additional information will also Mrs, Kulakofsky on the occasion, be made available at the Jewish marklriir 60 year* of servke to the Community Center.' community. Absent because of ill' ness, her certificate of citation was given trt her daughter, Mrs, Abe Brodkey, by Mr. Trustui, A gift also was made In her name to ^he: :DK PhUip Sher Jewish The 50 gome simultaneous Chess Home for the Aged by Mr»> JoExhibition has been postponed to seph^ Horwieh, president' Of the Tuesday, February n t h , at 7:30 Council of Jewish Women. ' Pe,r»«BnJ ClUUon, . p / m ' . - ' ; - ' , : ; . . ' • . . • ; . • . • ' : • :•),';'•/-."'' Personal '"Citations'' for out Recent developments in the na Uorial' and Inter-national chess standing services performed durlournariuMitj . imd match games ing the 1957 Philanthropies, were necessitate: changing several dates I'fliirtounced by Mr, Goldstein, Genfor appearances throughout the eral Campaign chairman, himself H
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n-award recipient, Mr, Goldstein amed David Blacker, Initial Gifts Minimum; Louis Cunar Mid lUijen Linpett, Men's C!o-Chalmian; Mrs. Kdward K. Brodkey, Wom'n'» Chairman: Mrs. f''Aw\n K, Irodkcy and Mix. Mike Freeman, iVomen'.s Co-Chairmen; Mi>s. Hsrlan UonJarln, ISusincu and l'roiwiinnal Woman's Division Chairman, Paul Shykcn, Youth DtvIslOn 'liairman and Mrs. Louis Hurvltz, University Chairman, now a resident of D,*s Mulnej. \tn, Brn Hliaplrn, well bniiWii (o he community for her fln« rceofil In ncw«pa|>cr Work and public relations, wan named Women's l>l- , iin Chalnniiii fur the 1B5K l'hilntlirnpiex campnl|(n. She was Inrpdncrd by Mn, Henry A. Newman, president ot the rVderutliin if Jewish Women's G'liilix. Annual Itepii'ris A special feature of the program was the annual reports by Federa- " tion department heads and cf>chali-men. Meports were given by Millnrd Rosenberg, vice-choinnan, ADI, advisory committee; Dr. Morris Margolin, 'chairman, and Dr, Haskell Morris, vlca-chairman, Bureau of Jewish Education Dr. Daniel Miller,' chairman,' Camp Jay-C-C; Louis dinar, chairman. Community Center;- Arthur A. Cohn .chairman, Dr. Philip Sher Jewish Home for the Aged; Yale 11 c h a r d s, associate chairman, Family Service; Harry Sldman, chairman. Federation B u i l d i n g Committee; F. Ralph Nogg, chair, nan, Jewish Press; Leo Elsenstatt, chairman, Statistical Committee; Calvin M. Newman, Vice-chairman, Budget Committee, and Mrs. Henry A. Newman, president. Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs. Paul Veret received a citation 'or 20 years of service to the community in his capacity as executive director of the Federation in an expression by Dr. Greenberg. A constitutional a m e n d m e n t submitted by Mr. A b r a h a m s changing the nunin of UIB ortrantMtlon from "Federation for Jewish Service" tn the "Jewish, Federation of Omaha," wiw approved. A reception, arranged by'members of the Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs was held at the close of the meeting. In Charge of the baking'for the reception, were the Mines. Jake Wine and Samuel Kalman. The decorations •: were planned by Mrs, Hubert H. Kooi»er.
Thursday Designated Center's Ladies Day
Expression of Thanks "At this time, I would like tn express my .siiu'ere appreciation and Hwnlts to the officers, members of the executive committee, otuinnen o| departments ;nid eommittei.'s, ,'ind the miuiy, many worker* and friends who helped me during my term of service n9 president of the r'cderatiun for Jewish Service in 1!).">7." Dr. Abe Circcnbcrg
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Mrs, Urn Shaplri) (I.) was niuned nver-ull chairman of tlie Women'n Division of the IMS l'lillaufliniplcs Ap|>citl by Mm. Henry A. Newman (r.), presldnnt of the Federation nf Jewish' Women's Club* at the Suoday night meeting of the Federation for Jewish Service. •' . '•
Thursday has been designated as Ladles' Day at the Jewish Coni' ': munity Center with special aetlvl- ' ties and programs featured by (Shi Physical Kducntlon*-department:*::. A baby sitting service with two attendants in charge and parking in the Center lot will be h w l e available to bolh members and non-members! The program"'sched* : uled from 9 a. m. until noon WIH; give participants an opportunity to do downtown shopping In addition to taking part in Center sppri-. sored KlininflstlcK, swimming and nothcr find child klddy-quatlctf.> A small service charge-will. bo made for Ladies' Day facilities' each Thursday, No formal regls' trillion is required, Women i n d their children arc Invited to drop in nt any Ladies' Day.session to take advantage , ot tha Center's program.
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