NEBRASKA STATE' HICiORlCAL SOCIETY Lincoln, Nebraska
SEP 1
Vol. XXXIX—No. 45
F u w i L u i i w i o i m - e . im Uu. a i t n Omutib NcluubKu I'lionr M'M
OMAHA, NKUUASK/V, ritfllAV,
BKI-JC. I, 1061
at Omutia N«lir
Resolution of Wie Executive Commiftee of the Jewish Federation ©f Omaha, Nebs*. The Executive Committee of the Jewish federation of Omaha, Nebraska, takes note of the untimely death on August 2(>, 10C1, of ftobcrt II. Ko'ipor; and we recall with fond memory that Robert II. Kooper gave more thrill forty years of devoted, consecrated and sincere public service to the Jewish community of Oniiihti; tii.'tt he cave of himself unselfishly to the work of thin Federation in numerous capacities, upon important and major committees and was a Past President of this federation. His influence for tfo-o'l was felt in (he community of Omaha, for he gave of himself to ninny other Worthwhile cause.'! and institutions. His Judgment and advice was sought l>y many, and hi:* hij;h position in the business world was recognized, for ho was known as a man of honesty, responsibility and integrity. It is therefore proper we officially take- cognizance of the loss to this community m the passing of Robert II. Kooper, and that we express our frelhj;;'; to his beloved wife, Dorothy Koopor, his son, Hoivnrd Koojier, and the members of his family. "NOW, Tlir:f:i:i'OIU<;, HIC IT Iti:S<».V10I>: 'Hint the Kxeeutive Committee of the Jewish Federation of Omaha express its profound rei:"'l and sorrow in tho passim:: of Robert If. Kooper, and nolinowled>;e that his loss will be-strongly felt by our entire community, but ue •••hall always remember his nood works for tin? benefit and betterment of his fellowmen, for whom lie had a deep feelirij; of brotherhood. UK IT FCKTIIKJl KKSOIA'KD: That this Resolution lie spread upon the records of Ihis Federation as a perpetual memorial to his work and the life of Robert H. Kooper, and UK IT FUKTIIKK RESOLVED; Tliat a certified copy be sent to his beloved wife, son and family." IN WITNKSS IinUKOF, we have signed this llesolution this 20th day of August, 1901. JKWISII FKDKIJATION OF OMAHA Hurry Truslln, President J«adoro Chapman, Secretary
Volunteers Offer To Guard Yeshiva Ix>s Angeles (JTA) -Two Los Angeles residents, angered by reports of continued vandalism at the Torath Einet Young Israel Academy on the west side, Volunteered to join with others in mounting a guard at the institution to halt the vandalism, thievery and threats; to which the school and its pupils have been subject. Ilabbi Judah Issacson said that over a lone period, windows In the school had been broken and the walls defaced. Recently, he said, the school had been entered into, books torn and s t r e w n around and equipment stolen.
pany, Inc., was actively identified with Jewish community and civic affairs most of his lifetime. :
COlA.V.ilW INOLFDNS IIW1UEW Los Angeles (,TTA>—Courses in elementary and intermediate modern Hebrew will be included in tile curriculum of Los Angeles City College during the coming term. Each course will meet five times weekly and carry four college credits per semester. The courses will cover the reading, writing and essentials of Hebrew grammar and the geography, customs and culture of Israel.
Expression of Sympathy From The United Communify Services Mr. Harry Trustin, President Jewish Federation of Oinnhii Omaha, Nebraska
August 29, 1961 • ,
Dear Mr. Trustin: The recent.death of Robert H, Kroner is n profound lass to our community. Mr. Kooper's long record of service to your organization, and to ours, was evidence of his genuine concern for his fellow man. Hta works of mercy and understanding will long be a memorial to his name. On behalf of our Board of Directors, may I express sincercst condolences. Very truly yours, RICHARD W. WALKER, President United Community Serviucs
Epstein Collection Presented to Israel
232 New York (WNS>—The Joint Distribution Committee in 19G0 Bided 232,M0 men, women and children in "5 countries spanning five continents, It was disclosed in the 1960 Annual Report of J D C s activities by Moses A. Lcavitt, executive vice-chairman. Almost half of Iho total aided, 107,000, were in Moslem countries, principally Morocco, over 6#,000 were in Israel and nearly 52,000 in Europe. At the same time the report ehowed an increase of close to 20,000 in the number of pcoplo helped over last year, and an Increase In expenditures close to $700,000. Total expenditures for tho year were 528,225,710 obtained chiefly from the campaigns of the United Jewish Appeal.
Edinburgh (JTA)—The original plasters of almost all tiie great works of sculpture by the late Sir Jacob Epstein were given of Art by his widow, Lady Epstein. Included in the Gift were more than 200 pieces including such famous works as "Mother and Child," "The Visitation" and the busts of Sir Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein and Chrum Weiztnann. The announcement was made by Billy Kose, the American impresario, who is chairman of the Museum's Fine Arts Committee. This was the second coup by Mr. Rose on behalf of the museum. Previously, he announced that Jacques LIpchitz, another famed scupltor, hnd Riven 300 of his
Movie Projector
A 16 tnllimetor sound movie projector was presented to tlie Dr. Philip Slier Jewish Home for In an Introduction to the re- the aged by Mr. and Mrs, Meyer port, Edward M. M. Warburg, Colnic and Mr. and Mrs. Max JDC chairman, observes that Belgrade in memory of Sam Colthoso who have guided and sup-. nlc. ported JDCs efforts have "acNathan L, Nogg, Home Chaircomplished a ' spiritual impcra* man, In announcing this gift stattlve: a belief that when a man ed that It will bo used In mainhears of suffering and need, ho taining a regular movie program must net; that when he hears a for tlie residents of the Homo as cry for help, lie must answer." part of its recreational facilities.
lie served as a mcmbci* of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Omaha more llian 25 ..ears, lie gave much of his time and efforts whenever called upon and was deeply Interested in the affairs of the Jewish Federation. Mr. Kooper was also a past president of Beth El Synagogue, Highland' Country Club, B'nai B'rith Lodge No. 354, and Building Managers Association. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy, son, Howard, and three sisters, Mrs. M o r r i s Katleman, Omaha; Mrs. Jack Hose, Chicago nnd Mrs. Murray Lipton, New York.
Koliert II. Kooper, Cl, a past president of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, died last Saturday. • August 20 in a !ncnl hosJiil'nl. Funeral services were h e l d .Sunday at the Heth El .Synagogue. Huri.il u.'is in the Heth Kl Cemetery, Mr. Kooper, president of the realty firm! the IT. A. Wolf Cbm-
original plasters to tlie museum. Lady Epstein, wlio was with Sir. Rose spoke about the gift and said: "My heart tells me that this Is what Sir Jacob would have wanted." The plasters will be placed in a special Epstein Pavilion for which the AmericaIsrael Cultural Foundation in New York will raise $420,000. The museum, which is known in Israel as the Bezalel Museum, is still under construction on a 40 acre hill in Jerusalem. It will contain forty-eight galleries, built of stone and glass, and a fivoacre garden site for sculpture, designed by Ifiamu Noguchi, the Japanese-American sculptor and landscape designer.
Trustin fays Tribute to M e r l fi. Kooper Our Jewish community nnd the citizens of Omnha have sustained a great loss in the passing of our beloved friend, Kobert (Bob) Kooper, His record in Jewish affairs of our city as one of our great leadel's is as follows: President of Jewish Federation 1958, 1959 Vice-President of Jewish Federation 1955, 195G, 1957 Treasurer of Jewish Federation 1953, 1954 Secretary of Jewish Federation 1952 General Chairman, Jewish Philanthropies 1954 Initial Gift Chairman, Jewish Philanthropies... 1953 Budget Chairman 1957 l i e served as Center Site Chairman, Federation. Property Chairman, and he was a member of the Board of Directors of our Jewish Federation for more than twenty-five years. Tlie recent committee on which he gave unstintingly of his time and personal efforts, was the new Camp Site at Louisville. His advice on this latest 'important undertaking of our community was invaluable to that Committee. His life iu the whole community of Omaha was a master-piece in every walk of life, and his name will be revered by all of us throughout the years. HAIIRY TltUSTIN, President Jewish Federation of Omaha.
UN Asked to Aid Lifting Mai! Ban
File on Mm Victims In Vienna Office
Jerusalem (JTA)—United Nations Secretary G e n e r a l Dag Hammarskjold was asked by the Tunisian Immigrants Association of Israel, to help restore postal communications between Israel and Tunisia. Tunisia s e v e r e d postal communications with Isracl on the grounds that the Arab Postal Union forbids mail contact between member states and Israel. In a cable to Mr. Hammarskjold, the association termed the Tunisian move '-'inhuman and contrary to international law" and snid the suspension of postal communications had b"r o u g h t "distress" to thousands of former Tunisian Jews now living in Israel by interrupting contact between families.
. Vienna (JTA)—A documentation center for gathering, filing and indexing of information and data about the fate of more than 160,000 Austrian Jews killed or deported during World War II by the Nazi regime will be opened here according to an announcement by the Federal Organization of Austrian Jewish Communities. Tlie center will be headed by Simon Wiesenthal, one of the men known to have been active in the long search for Adolf Kichmann, the Gestapo specialist in the annihilation of Jews who was finally captured in Argentina and brought to trial in Israel. It is known that about 60,000 of Austria's Jews were murdered during the Nazi regime. One hundred thousand more emigrated, but e x a c t documentation about the fate of these emigres has not yet been organlzd.
Federation Women to Meet Thursday at Friedman Home A dessert luncheon will open tho fall season for members of the Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs, at the home of Its president, Mrs. Lloyd Friedman, 3008 North 67th Street, Thursday, September 7 a t 12:30 p. m.. The program will Include discussion of plans for the comingclub season and announcement of, the chairmen of the various committees. The presidents and representatives of the thirteen organizations belonging to tho club as
17
well as the committee chairmen are urged to attend the meeting by Mrs. Friedman. Officers s e r v i n g with Mrs. Friedman nre: Mines. Harry Sidman, and Dave Cohn, vice-presidents respectively, and Mrs. Abe C. Fellman, secretary. Deadline- Notlro! All material for tho next tlirco issues must reach Hie of lieu of tli« .Tcui.ili Press on Thursdays of the wreliw preceding pnbliistlon. Tills Is urcpssjiry becuuso of tho intervening holidays.
Jewish Holiday Calendar Rnsh IIaj.ha.nah Sept. 11-12 Yom Ivippur Sept. 20 Succot Sept. 25-26 Shmini Atzerct Oct. 2 Simhat Torah Oct, 3. Observance begins on eve a& holiday.