NB8RASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Lincoln, Nebraska ^,^Q 7 1982
Vol. X H - N o . 11
Publication Of rice, 101 No, 201 h Omaha, Nubrusku. I'liono 312-13G0
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Joseph Levines in Two Piano Feature
Feinberg Reports 'On theSpot' Observations While on Mission Above is shown Robert M. Feinberg being greeted by David lien Gurion, Prime minister of Israel, in Jerusalem following a special conference with the Prime Minister. Mr. Feinberg who, with his wife, Frieda, were delegates of the Omaha Jewish Federation at the UJA Survey Mission in Israel, reported to the Jewish Federation Board, November 29 ou the iindings of the Mission. Mr. and Mrs. Feinberg visited Poland, France, Germany and Israel, where they had the opportunity to observe (lie serious problem of Jewish refugees and immigrants, first-hand. "What is happening overseas is reminiscent of the heaviest waves of immigration the Jewish people have experienced," Mr. Feinberg declared. "The responsibility of American Jewry is to come to the aid of these people who arc in search of home and security." Mr. Feinberg depicted the tragic situation in Poland, the influx of some 150,000 refugees in Paris, and the hopeful outlook for adjustment of refugees who have finally reached Israi'l,
Bonds' Hanukkah Festival Set for December 23/8 P. Admission to the Hanukkah Celebration Festival, at ft p.m. Sunday, December 23 in the Hotel Shcraton-Fontenelle, will be the purchase of a 19C2 Israel Bond, John Rosenblatt, General Chairman of the current Israel Bond drive, stated. "There will be no sales or solicitation at this event," declared Mr. Rosenblatt, "and no admission c h a r g e . The only charge—if you wish to call it that—will be the demonstration of your confidence in Israel by the purchase of an Israel Bond." Omaha's three cantors, Emil Berkovitz, Beth Israel; Aaron I. Edgar, Beth El and Manfred F. Kuttner, ^emple Israel, will participoto a program of liturgical, fo... .,aditional and Israel song;;. Sharing the stage will be Lar,
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Berkovitz KBON RADIO 1490 Presents "Message of Israel" Sunday, Dec. 9. at. 10 p.m. Subject "The Respective Roles of Religion and Government" Round-up of highlights from dedication of the Emily R. and Kivie Kaplan Building housing Religious Action Center of the UAHC, Washington, D.C.
Dcutsch Kuttner ry Deutsch, new-hit comedian of Miami Beach, Las Vegas and New York. A veteran of the "Borscht Belt," he is hailed as one of the fastest rising young humorists, coast-to-coast. The ceremony of the "Thousand Candles" will be featured. The impressive lighting of thousands of tiny candles, progressively, while "Ma-oz Tsur" is sung by the audience, will set the mood for the evening which will conclude with a sweet table including Israeli candles. All 19C2 bond purchasers wishing to place reservations are asked to call the Israel Bond office, 341-1177, Those wishing to reserve places, but who have not purchased bonds may call the office, or any of the workers under the direction of Mrs. Joseph G u s s , Women's Division Chairman, for further information.
Completion of plans for the " testimonial'dinner honoring Paul Veret on Sunday, December l(i are being made this week according to J. Harry Kulakof.sky, chairman of the committee planning the dinner. Reservations must be mailed immediately to Mrs. Hubert S o in m e r, 5319 Nicholas Street, he said, "I am delighted to announce that the musical portion of the evening will be a double piano presentation by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Levine, said Mr. Kulakofsky, Mr. Levine, conductor of the Omaha Symphony Orchestra, • and Mrs. Levine, musical director of a number of local productions, will appear in one of their rare programs at two pianos. The program will include music of particular interest to the persons attending the dinner for the Executive Director of t!ie Jewish Federation of Omaha at Beth Israel Synagogue. Mr. Veret, completing his 25 years of service in Omaha, has ' a background of education and group work in the Jewish field dating back many years. Before moving to Omaha he was associated with the Buffalo Bureau of Jewish Education and previous to that was with the Philadelphia Associated Talmud Torahs. A graduate of Temple Uni versity, Mr. Veret also attended the University of Pennsylvania Law School during which time he was doing volunteer work for the Federation in Philadelphia. His activities in the field of Jewish Welfare work have been many and varied, with special attention d e v o t e d to those organizations stressing J e w i s h education, federation work and the United Jewish Appeal.
Center Enrolling Courses in First Aid and Kniffing C o u r s e s in First Aid and Knitting are two of the newest classes, now open for registration by the Jewish Community Center's expanding Activities' program. First Aid will be offered free of charge for six sessions on successive M o n d a y mornings from 10 a. m. to 11:30 a. m. in (Continued on Page 4.)
Glub to Discuss Dag Hadassah Event Hamisiarskjold Stamp Features Jerome The new Dag Hammarskjold stamp and the occurrence of the misprint will be discussed at the meeting of the Jewish Community Center's Junior Stamp Club, Sunday, December 9 at 4 p.m. in room 35 at the Center. Members will devote a portion of their meeting time to stamp trading and are urged to bring their albums and extra stamps. Any young stamp collector who would like to belong to the group is invited to attend Sunday's session.
Simon as Soloist
"Jubilee Plus One", musical drama to be presented by the Omaha Chapter of Hadassah, as its fund raising event on Sunday, December 9, at 8 p. m. at Beth Israel Synagogue, will feature Jerome D. Simon, bass baritone, as soloist. Mr. Simon, an advertising agency head, and member pf Beth El Synagogue Choir, has sung with choral groups, small esembles throughout the Middle West, in concerts at Joslyn and is widely recognized as a talented musician. He-will be accompanied on the guitar by Kurt Abdouch. Mrs. Henry Appel is general chairman of the affair sponsored ber of Mizrachi. and resident by the organizations' medical of the community, died Decem- and vocational guidance comber 22, 1958. Mrs, Matthew mittee. portlclpotlnff In the propram are Mrs. Poliakoif, Mizrachi president, • Robert Wagner, narrator; Mmes. Phil Katz" . . Mrs. ..... and ..._' Martin ..._ Slaenberp., readers; man said the major portion of re- Marvin Kohll, woman of 1912 and M r s . Kellh Sounders, woman of 1962; with Mrs. quests in Mrs. Jacobs' will was Robert Rosen, producer; Mrs. Marvin Dlensflrey, director. Set! are by Mmes. left to Mizrachi. Avrum Greenbera. and Joe Lincoln. Social chairmen ore Mmes. William AlMrs. Danzig, guest speaker berts, Dave Epstein. Alfred Frank, Sidney Kalelman, Dave Kofeman, Abe Marcus, at the meeting, also presented Meytr Rubin onii Julius Stein. a life membership to Mrs. Esther A .reception will follow the Lipsman. program. Mrs. Poliakoff also announced Paris—Joseph Cassel, author that an honorary presidency had been bestowed on Mis. Dora of the best seller, "The Lion" Handler in honor of her birth- was elected to the French Academy of the Immortals. day.
Plaque Presented in Memory of Mn. Fannie Jacobs aft Mizrachi Meeting
A plaque honoring the memory of F a n n i e Jacobs, (Mrs. Ephraim Jacobs) was presented at a meeting pf the Omaha Chapter of Mizrachi Women's Organization by Mrs. Abraham Danzig of Kansas City, Mo., national vice-president and regional director of the group. The plaque reads "honoring .. The Bikur Cholim Organiza- the memory of Fannie Jacobs tion will hold its annual Pre- and bearing an everlasting inHanukkah card party and lunch- scription of her name has been con on Monday, December 10 permanently affixed as a symbol at 1 p.. m. at the Jewish Com- of loving devotion in the Lecture Hall, Esther and David Shapiro munity Center. Bikur Cholim sponsors many High School, Jerusalem. Mrs. Jacobs, a longtime nvenv (Continued on Page 2.)
Bikur Cholim Plans Pre-Hanukkah Parly
Federation Executive Director Paul Veret, who since bis arrival in Omaha 25 years ago (inset), has distinguished himself by bis dedication to the welfare of the community.