NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Lincoln. Nebraska
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Center Activities for Everyone For more information on the following activities call the Center Activities Office, 342-1 rtGG. ADl/l/fS YIDDISH FILMS The fall series of Y i d d i s h Films, sponsored by the Yiddish Culture Council of the Jewish Community Center, will start Sunday, October 13 with the presentation of the prize winning film, THE YUSSEM, the living orphan. In following months the films "The Great Advisor." 'Where Is My Child" and "I Have .Sinned" will be screened. All films in the series will be shown in the Jewish Community Center Auditorium starting at a p.m. Before each film, a live program is presented. Admission lo each production is 50c with children and students being admitted free of charge. An evening of live Jewish theatre featuring a New York cast is also being considered by the Yiddish Culture Council for spring presentation. THKATKICAX GltOUl' An organizational-meeting to formulate lall plans for a new adult theatrical group under the sponsorship of the Jewish Community Center will be held Sunday. October 20, 4 p.m. at the Center. The theatrical group, to put on major current broadway musical and theatrical hits, will be directed by Al DiMauro. Adults interested in working on theatrical productions or in working on the .steering committee for the group arc urged to attend the first meeting of the group. It is expected that at least /our productions will be cast and produced during the lUG.'JM program season. PAINTING KOH 1V0MKN Afternoon painting and sketching classes for women plus an advanced evening live oil painting class a r e among the popular classes being offered for women this fall by the Jewish Community Center. Afternoon groups, to meet in West Omaha locations, feature painting in oils and watercolors' under professional supervision. Classes are now being formed. • Tuesday evening classes under the supervision and direc-
tion of Augustus Dunbier, professional portrait painter and world traveler, are held for those of advance painting skills and techniques. Live models are featured in the Tuesday evening painting series. On Tuesday, October 15th, KICAI. KSTATK COUKSIC If you would like to know Mrs. Ben Gershun, Council more about real estate, about Bluffs Chairman for Israel financing and real estate law, Bonds, .will open her home for tin! Jewish Community Center's a reception on new Iteul Estate Course is the behalf of t h e answer. Featuring ten evening Greater Omaha sessions starting Wednesday, Oc- Council B l u f f s tober IG, the Real Estate Course Israel Bond el r, prepares the adult participant fort. for state real estate license exT h a honored aminations while offering practi- guest of the evecal background and information. ning will be Rob Special materials and informa- ert Lurie of St tion developed for the course Louis, who is provide invaluable information the Chnirman of even for those not professionally Special E v e n t s , interested in the real estate field for the Israel but who have their own property Bond Organization and Publicor who are interested in pur- Relations consultant for the chasing or managing p r i v a t e America—Israel Culterual Founproperties. dation. Registration for the ten week Mrs. Gershun stated how series, which meets each Wedpleased she was that Mr. Lurie nesday evening at the Jewish Community Center is $10 With could visit Council Bluffs once registrations being accepted on again, especially in this 15th a limited basis only by phone year of statehood when Israel has reached the historic milecall confirmation. » stone of the first repayment of CHILDICICN it's Bonds. She also felt that the PAItTY PLANNING The Jewish Community Cen- impressive progress of the past ter's Party Planning Service is twelve years of Israel Bond acnow open for additional hook- tivity should serve to inspire ings, it was a n n o n n c e d this the members of the Council week. The p o p u l a r service, Bluffs-Omaha communities to which provides live entertain- assume an even greater share ment, or movies or game super- in the future upbuilding of a vision for children's birthday small nation that carries high parties and special events, can the torch of human dignity and be obtained by calling the Cen- freedom. ter Activities Office. Besides offering personnel to supervise parties, the service also offers ideas, hints and sug gestions for conducting a successful event and also provides a complete party and game book library al the Center for free use. Because of the popularity of the Party Service adults are requested to book their special occasions early to avoid possible conflicts. A nominal charge is made for the service.
Mrs. Ben Gershun Intmigrafion Reaches New Peak in Israef Jerusalem (JTA)—The Israel Government has declared a "state To Host of emergency" in the building and allocation of new immigrant
housing iuvlew of (lie recent increase in immigration, the Ministry of Housing announced. The Housing Ministry Is establishing regional committees to survey the possibilities of diverting, tor the use of immigrants, public bousing now tinder construction, or any oilier bousing which may he made available. ' ' Tin- Ministry is making an all-out effort to cope with the problem in order not lo have to resort to building temporary housing.
Arthur Goldstein, First Immigrants Federation Pres. In Israel, §724 Israel's first immigrants of the Makes Comment Jewish New Year arrived in
Arthur H. Goldstein president. Jewish Federation of Omaha, commenting on the above news said the reports of the increased tempo of immigration to Israel point up the urgent work of the United Jewish Appeal which is included in the Omaha Jewish Philanthropies Campaign. "The flow of immigration is beyond Israel's control; one can not foresee its scope and, thus, plan accordingly. The past year was one of large scale immigration, and it appears that this year's immigration is already above last year's at this time. "We urgently appeal to members of our community to accelerate payments on their pledges so that Israel may be able to receive these immigrants without disturbing its own already strained economy and defense program." Mr. Goldstein remarked.
443 So. American Immigrants Arrive Haifa — The Brazilian ship, s.s Anna Meri, arrived here with 44:i immigrants from S o u t h America. Half of the newcomers are joining kibbutzim. Of the rest, 100 were sent to Jewish Agency Professionals Hostels until their absorption can be arranged in their own professions, and 120 left for homes provided by the Agency in various parts of the country. They include a number of artisans.
Israel Farmer Visiis Nebraska Farms
Mrs. R. Wright Aids Needlework Mrs. Joe J. Greenberg, chair-, man of the Jewish Federation Agencies" Section of the J!)53 N e e d l e w o r k Guild, has announced the appointment of Mrs. Richard Wright as table display chairman at the current year's ingathering tea. The following have sent in their contributions; Mtnes: Ben W. Abrahamson, Art Anchel. Herman H. Auerbach, Abe Baker, Lloyd Bank, Robert Bernstein, Louis Blumkin, Abe H. B r o d key, David Brodkey, E d w i n E, Brodkey, Fred Brodkey, Jacob Brookstein, Isadore Chapman, Julius Chasanov, Isaac Cherniss, Leonard Cherniss, Max E. Cohen, Michael Cohen, Sam R. Cohen, Abe Cooper, Isadore Dansky, Samual H. Davis, Ben Eisenberg, Leo Eisenstatt, Aaron. Epstein, Harold Epstein, Max Falk, Julius Falkenstein, Harold P. Farber, Robert Fclnberg, Sidney Feldman, S t e v e F e 1 d man, Charles Fellman, Harry Ferenstein, Hyriian Fercr, David H, Fertil, Alfred Fiedler, Jack Fox, Oscar Fox, Abraham Frank, Al-: exander D. Frank, Alfred Frank, Dave W. Frank, M a u r i c e J. Frank, John J. Freiden, Herman Friedlander, Herman Friedman, Samuel Friedman, Adolpli Frohman, Max Frorakin, Nettie Colin. Mmes: Ben Garelick, Samual Gcifman, Irving F. G e n d l e r ,
Haifa aboard the Jerusalem. There were 130 of them and they were immediately sent to new development areas where welfare workers waited to help them over the initial difficulties of settling down in their new homes. Immigrants who arrived on the eve of the New Year were greeted with wine and honey.
Robert Mazon, International Farm Youth Exchange student from Israel, is spending some five weeks In Nebraska. He was the guest of Raymond Burke in Stromsburg, Nebraska for three weeks and will be visiting at the home of Neil Batterman in BrOadwater, Nebraska for two weeks. Mr. Mason. 30, speaks English, French, Spanish and Turkish in addition to Hebrew and has lived five years on a twothousand-acre farm in I s r a e l which has major crops of wheat, barley, hay and also cattle and chicken operations. The farm is located in Lachish, near Kiryat Gat in the Negev of Israel. His visit in the United State* is sponsored by the Farmers Coop Grain Association.
Stewart Gilinslcy, Nathan Gimpie, I. Goldenberg, J. C. Goldner, Dan A. G o r d m a n, Saul M. Graetz. Arthur M. Green, David I.jdda Airport—A member of Isiacl's Women's Army Corps Greenberg, Edward W. Green(Chen) gives lender, loving care to one of Isiart's most precious berg, Leon Greenberg, Maynard Imports. Immigration of refugees Into Israel is so heavy tint HIP M. Greenberg. Nfllhan H. GreenWomen's Army Corps lias been called into aclion to help receive berg, Arthur M. Greene, Harry the new Immigrants which include a number of children. _____ M. Greene, Benjamin Groner, Morris Grossman, Hyman Guss, Meyer L. Halprin, Manning E. H a n d l c r , Abraham Herzberg, Martin Hcrzoff. Louis Hiller, David Hoberman, Joe M. Horwich, Edward Kahn, Irvin C. Kaiman, Edward I. Kanlor, Ben Robert M. Feinberg, leading Rotary Executive Board; ViceE. Kasloiv, S i d n e y Katleman, A Happy and Trustee Dora BinAbraham Kalskee, Dave Katz, Omaha businessman and com- President gle Foundation; Omaha Jewish munal leader, has been desigDave Katzman, Maurice KatzSukkot (Continued on Page 2) man, Mcilach Katzman, Sam nated a member' of t h e National Katzman, Archie Kavich, Benjamin Klaiman, Tevil Klotz, B o a r d of GovMartin Kolm, Robert H. Kooper, ernors of the IsNorman Korney, Albert J. rael Bond OrgaKrasnc, Myer S. Kripke; Man- nization, it was uel Krupinsky, Arthur Kulakof- announced today Sunday, October 13, has been designated as a special sky, J, Harry Kulakofsky, Ir- by Dr. Joseph J. meeting date for parents having children in the 9th grade. vin C. Levin, Dave L e v i n e, Schwartz, Vic'ej The meeting, scheduled for parents only at 2:30 p.m. at the Leopold Levy, Charles S. Lieb, President. Jewish Community Center's main auditorium, will feature an Mr. Feinberg,! Sheldon Lincoln, Louis E. Lipp, explanation of the proposed 9th grade club program. Mines: Max Magid, Ben H. C h a i r m a n for! Parents will have the opportunity to express their opinMagzamin, C a r o l y n Maizner, Special Sales for' ions and views on the new program. Erlnberg Philip Mnlkin, David Manvitz, Israel B o n d s in Israel Marcus, Jack W. Marer, the Nebraska-Iowa R e g i o n , Gail Margolin, J. Milton Margo- served as Chairman of. the Omalin, Abe H. Markovitz, Benjamin ha Committee in 1960 and 1961. Martin/Adolf Mayer, Betty S. His other philanthropic and comThe following Sunday, October 21), a special meeting will Milder, Hymie Milder, D a v i d munal activities include: United be held for i)th grade youths to explain activities and proJewish Appeal—National Cam(Continued on Page 2) grams available to them. paign Committee; West Omaha
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