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VOL. XLV—No. 3

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Bazaar Chairmen Appeal For Contributions Mines. AI Fiedler, Robert Colin and Ed Rosen, co-chairmen of the Federation of Jewish Women's Clubs booth at the Children's Hospital Bazaar have issued an appeal to speed up contributions for the October 24 event. "We need handmade or re-saleable articles for the booth," said Mrs. Fiedler. "Items may be dropped off at Children's Hospital or at Die homes of any of the chairmen. Items may be picked up by making arrangements with Mrs. Oscar Sutin." Mrs. Fiedler also urged the return of the pink envelopes containing casli contributions. "Many envelopes have been returned thus far, but we know that there are many more women who intend to make this contribution, and their early attention to the matter- will be most appreciated," said Mrs. Fiedler.

The first of a series of six lectures in the 21st World Affairs Institute at the University of Omaha will be held Sunday, October 9, 19CG at 8:15 in the University Auditorium. Co-sponsored by the Omaha Jewish Federation, the lecture sieries will feature first-hand reports by six experts on Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia. Members of the Jewish community may obtain free tickets for the eeries by contacting the Jewish Community Center. Wiliam T. Utley, Dean of the College of Adult Education at the University of Omaha, has announced that the first two lectures have been scheduled for Sunday evenings to ease the problem of parking at the University. Mr. Utley also suggests that those attending the weekday lectures can "come early find have dinner at the Student Center—again beating the parkin}; situation." Speakers The first lecture, October 9, will be presented by Leon Volfcov who will discuss "The Three I'owcr Crisis" (U.S.S.R. - Ited China - U.S.A.) On October 10, The lion. Halvan! Lange, Norwegian Foreign Minister, will lecture on "NATO mid the Unity of Europe." Omahan Jolin Illavacck will he the guest lecturer on October HO. His topic will be "A Continent in Ferment: Africa." • Hanson Baldwin, Military editor of the New York Times, will tpeak on "Military Implications

Israel Rabbis Attack Mini Mod Rishon Lezion (ZINS)—The mini mod in Israel has come under sharp attack by wellknown K a b b i s and "Admorim." "Our f e m a l e s p a r a d e through the streets like loose women, God preserve us! A good Jew cannot walk the s t r e e t s in safety!" Rabbi Meltzer, head of Yeshivah HaDarom cried in despair at a mass rally of Kabbis. The Kaliwor Rabbi called upon the Rabbis to refuse to perform the marriage ceremony unless the young couple agreed to forbid mixed dancing at the wedding celebration. The Rabbis were also urged to demand that women wear long skirts and sleeves as a condition for marriage. The Rabbis believe that these sanctions would once more make the streets of the Holy Land free of temptations and distractions.

of'Southeast Asia" at the fourth lecture on October 2G. October 31 will feature George Loft who will discuss "Africa: Conflict and Hope." Dr. Hillis Lory, a member of the State Department, will be the final lecturer on November 17. His topic will be "Red China —New World P o w c r in Old Asia." FREK TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR WOKLII AFFAIRS INSTITUTE Members of the Jewish Community may obtain free tickets /or admission to the World Affairs Lectures at the University of Omnhn by contacting the Jewish Community CenliT. Phono 34213GG or pick ui) tickets at the Center Office.

Washington (TA)—The Senate voted this week to reject a Constitutional amendment proposed by Senate Republican leader Everett Dirksen that would have upset recent Supreme Court rulings barring religious prayers in public schools. Nine Voti>s Short Forty-nine Senators voted for the amendment, and 37 against it, thus making it nine votes short of the two-thirds majority required. The measure would have authorized and provided for voluntary religious functions in public schools. All three Jewish members of the Senate voted against the Dirkstm amendment. They are Senators Jacob K. Javits, New York Republican; Abraham Ribicoff, Connecticut Democrat; and Ernest Gruening, Alaska Democrat. Dirlcsen to Continue Fight Sen. D i r k s e n immediately vowed to keep fighting for his amendment, and said he would attempt to obtain passag • in the future. He criticized religious leaders who opposed the amendment, and held that the "grassroots" of the public supported it. Jewish spokesmen and : religious leaders of other faiths had registered strong opposition in the course of Senate hearings on the measure, A Constitutional amendment requires a majority of two-thirds in both Senate and House, followed by ratification by threefourths of all State legislatures. IMore the showdown vote, the Senate rejected an attempt to

C. M. (Nick) Newman 19G5 Chairman of the Omaha Committee for State of Israel Bonds, has accepted the chairmanship for the 1!)OG Israel Bond Drive. President of H i n k y Dinky Stores and Topco Food Associates, Mr. Newman has been active for many years in various civic affairs. He ts a trustee of Children's Memorial Hospital and s e r v e s on the Regional

Leon Mtov, Oct. 9 "The Three Power Crisis" will be discussed at the first lecture on October 9, 1906 by Leon Volkov, Soviet Affairs Editor of Newsweek Magazine. A special consultant on Soviet Affairs to the Department of Defense, the State Department and other governmental agencies, Mr. Volkov is Russian-bom and served in the Soviet Air Force. He became a U. S. citizen by a special act of Congress in 1954. His writings have appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, Look und Reader's Digest, MV. Volkov's comments will cover U.S.R.RM Red China and the United States.

substitute a compromise "Sense of Congress" resolution offered by Sen. Birch Bayh, Indiana Democrat, The Bayh resolution would have declared it the sense of Congress that nothing in the Constitution or recent Supremo Court decisions prohibits local school authorities "from permitting individual students to engage in silent, voluntary prayer or meditation."

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A course designed to help the high school and college student master the ever increasing mass of material presented in classroom studies, will bo offered by the Jewish Community Center starting October 10, 1966. Participants in the Effective Reading Series will meet for eight Monday evening sessions under the supervision of Morris Hoffman, professional librarian and reading expert. The course is designed to increase reading rates, improve comprehension and understanding, and help develop high level study skills and habits. The latest reading devices and teaching aids will be used in the series. The course is open to junior high and high school students. Registration will be limited and participants will be accepted on a firstcomefirst-served basis. A fee of $20 will be charged for the series of 8 sessions. Similar courses offered in the Omaha

Goodwill Industries, Mr. Newman is a Director of the Omaha National Bank and the Life Investors of Nebraska. He serves as a trustee of the University of Nebraska Foundation and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Omaha Council on Foreign Relations. He has served on the boavd of Temple Israel, and was Initial Gifts Chairman of the 1959 Omaha Jewish Philanthropies Campaign In accepting his reappointnient as Bond Drive Chairman, Mr. Newman noted that during the past Siiteen years the Israel Bond drive has been the most important channel of economic aid for the development oC Israel, "As Israel celebrates its 18th year—the year of Chai. I am hopeful that the Omaha Jewish community will share in the celebration with increased purchases of Israel Bonds," said Mr. Newman. "Israel Bonds are not only a sound business 'investment, they are also symbolic of the faith and pride the American Jewish Community finds in the present accomplishments and the hopes 5or the iuture ol the State of Israel."

area have fees exceeding $100. Registration may be made by phoning the J.C.C. Activities Office, 342-1366. A similar course will be offered in the near future ior business and professional men.

Fined in Chicago Chicago (JTA)—George Rockwell, leader of the American Nazi Party, pleaded guilty and was fined $400 this week lor unlawfully soliciting funds and conducting a meeting on park property in Chicago without a permit. Ralph Forbes, 21, of El Monte, Calif., paid a $300 fine arising from a September 12 conviction on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Forbes is a henchman of Rockwett. Both had been arrested in racial incidents here associated with Nazi incitement against Negroes and Jews.

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A one-act play will be pro- is $10 for non-members. Regis- ing the A c t i v i t i e s Office, duced at the end of each six tration may be made by phon- 342-13GG. week series of Dramatic Workshops to be conducted at the Jewish Community Center. The first six week series starts this Sunday, October 2, at 2 p.m. The second series is scheduled to start Sunday, November 13. The Workshops are open to elementary and junior high students and will include instruction in acting, stage movement, set and scenery design, lighting, costuming, directing and acting. Supervising the sessions will be Ira Raznick and Barbara Chudacoff, juniors at the University of Omaha who served as dramatics specialists at the Esther K. Newman Camp. Colbert Ira KaznlcU, supervisor of dramatics, and Colbert McClctlau, ta McCelellan will supervise the set mid scenery design instruction. charge of sets, stage design and lighting, discuss scripts with Ellen lialt, a participant in tlie first scries of Dramatic Workshops Free to Center members, fee which ktarls this Sunday. for each series of six sessions


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