Community Leaders Survey Needs
Jcsei W. Mcsrer tleporh < lunii'wiuuc.v of founds required io • lieep |I:IIC uilli Israel's iiiniiiili"I; liei'ds for uninterrupted develop- ; Hirnt unit tlie general awareness: that loiiil ni-eilt In tile l u l l e d i Stiites must receive greater fiuan-; t'hil aid itiiHiM'beii tin* attention of: leader* .•itlendlii(; Hie November ; Annual AsM'inbly meeting of llii'j .(eilisli I'rdcratlon and Welfare! Funds ill M'iislilnutdii. :
The cravity of this two-fold j situation was drought home by Jack W, Marer. Om-il.a delegate to the gatherinc, in a report al the hist meeting of he executive committee of Hi.1 Jewish Federation of Onuihn. Mr. Marei is a past Federation president. PrlvntP Invi'Htiiient. Munition Mr. Marer said delegates were concerned with the questions ol business opportunities for private investment through liberalization| of lax and investment and withj secondary education prob'ems in • Israel where Ihere \y, no compul-j
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(^neslldii of Si'lf-Snppiirt Israel's prosjject of becoming s('IF--iipoiplin); was another aspect under observation al the ineetin:;, Mr. Marer deelared. To be fared, were the Middle Kast silnntion and the need to maintain armed forces: the fifty or sixty thousands on full or partial relief; Hie need for lionsinf,' construction: the development of farm settlements and the anlicipated incrensiiu; influx of immigration. I.IMIII Nn-il Nijjlei ted
There appeared to be a feelirij; at the sessions tlwit on the home front, local needs have been ne(,'lected since 1'1,'H, Mr. Marer said, and there should be a more self-analysis and clearer look into Federation services arid pro'irarni; positive plans for developing new leadership and that a "new slimulanl is needed to awaken American Jew.';." .Mr. .Marcr Indicated dial Hip I'.I.X will iigiiin ("liilint no I'.mrr^rnry i:uil|i;ii^h. anil plans to intensify its fund raising «-apa<lty. He i.aid the Council represents a 'iroup of consecrated lay leaders and a useful nalional service The Childirn's .Sunday Funduy agency. pi'ogiam will liold its I'lr-l mceling of the winler session, January 11 at the .le'.vish Communily Center, Mglil Sessions The program will include ei;;ht coiiseciilivc Sunday gatherings from '1 p.m. to •\:?,{) p.m. and is open 1(i hoys and girls between the 'J'ht l'eth i:i Syna^oijiK! fiislera';es of three anil .twelve. Special grmips have been organized for buoil will he hosts Tuesday, Jan. pre-school children, age.; three to 1,'l at 1 p.m. al the SynriKociift to tlw Sisterhoods of Temple Israel five. and lieih Israel at their annum .Sports, Mviuiniiit';, games, trips, joint mei'lin);. parlies, musical activities, dramatA story of Jewish music through ic.;, movies, arts and crafts are among Hie activities planned for the ai;es, "For Music is Like a Voice" written by Mines. Stanford the youngsters, I.ipsy, Morris Felhnan, and MorChildren may be registered by li)y ZipUi'sky, will hi; presented. crdlini; the Children's Activities The program will feature the IniDepartment, JA Kif.fi. Fee for the tial performance of the Beth F.I' entire session is $7.50. Women's Choral croup augmented Dnniho—January 18 by some of the members of the A special feature has been ar- lieth Kl Choir. Cantor Aaron I. ranged for the January lKth pro- F.di;ur is the director, and Mrs. gram when "Dumbo." a popular Harry DliHoffv.'ill be at the ortechnicolor film cartoon, will be fjan. Narrators will be Mines. P.opresented at 3 p.m. Arrangements Ijert Wacner and Hose Ilollis. have been made to open the JanuMembers of the Women's Olioral ary IKih event for twenty-five (,'roiip are: Mines. .Sam Ban, Morcents to all children not regularly ris Brick, Irvine Chudaeoff, A. C enrolled in tile Sunday Funday Fellman, Mnrrie Fellman, Bernard session. (ioldstroin, Leuniird fioiild, Max Lashinsky, Sain Newman, Nathan L. I\To(;i!, Irvinj! Pomerantz. David Itosenbatim, Al Swarlz, Slewart Tully, Norman Wnhlner and I. B. ^eifjinan. lielh Kl Synajjofiue T)r. Nornmti A. Milgram, staff Choir inembiMS who will augment psychologist, Nebraska Psychiatric the choral group are. limes, Dan Institute, will speak on "Today's Cohen, Norman Dencnherg, StanTeenagers" at a Youth Council ford Lipsy, Stuart Musken, A. G. Advisor.-.' Workshop, Thursday, Itlrntnernian, Arnold Itoscmnn, r;<lward Itosen, Max Itosen, FtoJanuary 15 at 7:.'!0 p.m. The program will also include bert iichiller, Norman Whitman, consideration of club elections, nnrl Alan Wolf son. conventions and the advisors' role Other paticipants in the program in ";;ta-e night." are. Mines, Hnrton GroenlJcrg, Max Blttner, Seymour Cohen, Hohcrt Iierlnstein, Irvin Sherman, and Henry Uieltes. A tea will he served In the social hall following the profiram by The, Jewish Community, Center Circles 9, \2, and 13 with Mnies. Committee will meet at the Jcw- Julius Stein, David D, Weinberg, Ich Community Center on Tues- William I/ohrman, Harry Ilavifz, day, January 13/ at 12:15 p.m. and Morris Hoitsteln in charge, Luncheon will be.served. Lou Ca- The decorations committtc innnr, committee chalrmnn, urges cludes Mmcs. Irvin Sherman, nil members of tho committee to Daniel Katzmaii and Harry Lincoln. he present. /
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BetihEI'fo.-Host Meeting • Of Sisterhoods
Dr. iilgrain To Speak at Advisors Workshop
Oesiter Oommiitee ieels Tues., Jan. 13
Millaid llosenbri^, ehainnan, AIM. Ad\'isory Coininitti'e. Calvin M. Newman, chairman, Iiiid(;r| Coimnillee. . lien K. Kablow, chairman, i'.ureatl of Jewish Kducation. Dr. Daniel Miller, chairman, Camp Jay-C-C Louis Cannr, chairman, Community Center. Harry Sidman, chairman. Federation I.uildiiii^s Comniitt.ee Nathan L. iN'oi;);. chiiirnian. Dr. I'hilip Slier Jewish Home for Ar,ed..
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Vale Richards, chainnan, Fiimily Service. S. I'ilmer (iross, cbairnian, 1!K>8 Jewish Pliilantliropies. I'IIUI Crossman, chairman. Jewish Press. David Keilcr, chairman, Pledge Redemption. Irvin ('. Levin, chairman, Communily Statistics. Mrs. Mike Freeman, president, Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs.
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'Aging in the Modern World' Study Oroup To Meet January 12 The "Af;iii(i in the Modern World" study group will hold its third meet in;; on Monday, January 12 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. I.eon Fellman, .''.01 South IV'trd Si reel al 8 p.m., it was announced by I>r. Norman Mihiraiu, group leader. This new type of study group has stimulated interest among other adult organizations in the community. Dr. Milgivim said. Hooks and selected materials which have been oil order, may be purchased now at the Jewish Community Center Activities Office. New members of the group are Messrs. and Mines. Sain Davis, Arthur Jliihin and Karl Siegel. Anyone interested In joining such a group is invited to call the activities office, JA K',66.
Program of the Month 'I'll.- third feature in the Program of the Month will be held Thursday, February li), 8 p.m. at the University of Omaha, Adult Conference Auditorium. The guest speaker for the third program In the. series will be Dr. Bernard Cherrick, Director General of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, .wild will discuss "The Middle Fast Today." Arrangements for the program are being made by the Omaha Chapter of Ifadassali, host group for this presentation. Admission is free and open to the community. Free parking will be provided for those who attend this event.
Women Invited to Offer Candidates Letter have been mailed to all Oirmh/i women's clubs inviting them to submit their candidates for the B'nai B'rith Women's annual Citizenship Citation. The award will be made at a public luncheon Thursday, February 2'J ht the Fontenelle-Sheraton Hotel. The idea of honoring an Omaha woman for outstanding service in community find civic affairs was inaugurated in 1933 in observance of Brotherhood week. Mrs.'Sidney Snokler, of Henry Monsky chanter, has been named Citation chairman, with Mrs. Julian Baumel of Nebraska chapter as co-chairmnn. Members of the newly formed Cornhuslcer group will serve on the planning committeo. The selection committee will announce tho name of the recipient nfter all qualifications of the candidates hnve been considered.
AIM?LT CLASSICS Adults interested in joining the new winter Latin-American and Ball Room Dance Class sponsored by the Center may enroll by calling the' Activities Office at JA l.'Mifi. The class is open to beginners or intermediate dancers. JOnrollrnent. is limited in order to provide1 maximum individual instruction according to Miss Carrie Griffiths, Omaha University dance instructor who is in charge of the class. Fee for the 8 week course IK $15.00 per couple or $8.00 per person. . The class meets on- Monday, .8 p.m. at the Center, For additional information call JA 1,'tGO. KVKMN(i CICIIXiK CLASS' The Winter F.vening Bridge Class to be offered soon at the Jewish Community Center has openings for a few more beginner or intermediate players, Sheff Katskoe, hridge instructor, reported. The planned course continues for eight consecutive weeks wilh a total fee of 5S.00. It is open.to non-members and members of the Center. The class will meet in the Center from 8 p. in. to 10 p. m., Tuesdays. Anyone interested in enrolling in the Winter Bridge Class is inviled to call the Activities Office at JA l.".Gf>. CLASSICAL MUKIC;, LISTENING (iKOTIP The classical music listening group will meet Sunday, January 18 at 7:15 p.m., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cohen, 1701 South 01 Avenue. All members of the music listening group are urged to attend the first home Hi-Fi Concert of the new year. A variety program has been planned, according to Mr. Cohen, program chairman.
i r s . ICripke to Speak To Ohio featherings Mrs. Myer S. Kriplie will speak in Cleveland Heights, 0., on the afternoon of January 13 nt a meeting of the Sisterhood of Park Synagogue currently 1 celebrating its ninetieth anniversary. That evening, Mrs. Kripke will address the Communily Temple of Cleveland. She will go to Canton O. on January I t io appear before the Sisterhood of Sha.iray Torah Congregation.
To I'Jxeryone in tlie community urged Id attend tlie fifty-fifth annual meeting of tin- Jewish Federation of Omaha, Sunday at 8 p. in. at Hie Jewish Community Center Auditorium. Robert II. Kooper, Federation president, stressed the importance of the reports to be presented by Federation Departments. IieportH T» (Jive Story "It is vital that members of our community spend this evening together to hear the annual stoiy of our progress and activities," Mra. Kooper declared. "Each report will be brief. but pertinent. This is also an opportunity for our members to know each other better and join in a common bond in a community-wide event significant to all of us." Election To lie Held An election of officers will ho held. Nominations will be presented by Morton A. Richards, chairman and his committee. Young Adults I'rged Special urging to the youn|{ adults of llie community to hi present at the meeting was issued by Mr. Kooper. "During the past three years \va have succeeded in developing ,i young adult participation program within the Federation," Mr. Kooper said. "We have an awareness unions our young folks of . their communal responsibilities and tho need of potential leadership," Present, officers are: Robert H. Hooper, president: Harry Trus« tin, first vice-president; Ernest A, Nogg, second vice-president; Ar« thur II. Goldstein, treasurer; Milton R. Abrahams secretary, and Dr. Philip Slier, honorary prcsi-. dent. ..
Florida Rabbi Will Be First on Beth El Winter Series Rabbi Yaakov'Rosenberg of Miami, Fla., will be the first of threa speakers to be presented in the "Cavalcade of Conservative Judaism" at Beth F.I .Synagogue. Ha will speak on "Prayer in the Modern Mood" Wednesday evening,' January 11 at 8:15 p.m. in the synagogue social hall. Prominent Community Lender Spiritual leader of Beth David Congregation, Rabbi Rosenberg w a member of the Board of the Dade Council for Community Relations, the Miami Branch of the American Civil Liberties Union, and of the Jewish Family Service. He serves as chairman of tho South Florida Council of the American Jewish Congress. Rabbi Rosenberg is one of a panel of three prominent Rabbis from American pulpits touring four midwest communities for the Cavalcades of Conservative Judaism, a service of the National Academy of Jewish studies. Tlie series will present analyses of various aspects of Conservative Judaism in informal discussions. Coffee Hour To Follow The lectures will be sponsored by the Beth El Synagogue, its Sisterhood and Men's club, and are open to the community. Mr. nnd Mrs. Ernest Wintroub I'.ro chairmen in charge of the seriei. No admission will he charged. A coffee hour will follow the sion.
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