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BLUFFS, LINCOLN, OMAHA Omaha, Neb., Frl.. September 17,1976

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LINCOLN — Norman Krivosha, Nebraska Stale campaign chairman for State of Israel Bonds, announced today that, "On the threshold of the New Year it is my pleasure to . inform the Jewish communities of both Nebraska and Iowa that our beloved Mrs. Morris 'Lena' Grossman has been chosen by the State of Israel to be honored at the OmahaIsrael Dinner of State on Dee. 5,197G1'. Krivosha also suggests "everyone please mark Dec. 5 on the calendar to avoid conflict of scheduling In our communities so that no one will be deprived of the opportunity to be present to join In giving tribute to this great

woman."

Newman, center left, and Solomon, center right, discuss some of the new facts they have

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Lena Meyerson Grossman came to Omaha at the age of seven from Latvia. Her parents Labe and Etta were dedicated Zionists, and Lena's first and lasting memories are of Palestine Charity Boxes lining the windows and Dr. Theodore Herri's picture In a prominent place In the living room. She taught Young Judea groups while still a teenager, and helped organize a Young People's Zionist Society before the creation of Adult Zionist groups as we know them today, Mrs. MonrlsGrossman Lena married Morris Grossman In 1919. They lived In San Francisco, Manhattan Kan., and for Israel Bonds honored her in 1968 on the in Council Bluffs from 1925 to 1951 when they occasion of Israel's 20th birthday. moved back to Omaha. She found time to be A Life Member of Hadassah, Council of Hadassah president three times, and Women's Jewish Woman andv Brandeis University Chairman for Philanthropies twice. Women, she'fe""aiso a. "member of - Beth El After the death of her husband Morris in 1953, Synagogue, B'nal B'rith Women, Pioneer Lena travelled far and wide including six trips Women, Mlzrachi, Eastern Star, Rebcckah to Israel. In 1955 and again in 1361 she was Lodge and Daughters of the Nile. Omaha's ^Woman's Division Chairman for The proud mother of two daughters,. Mrs. Israel Bonds. She became a "Woman of Valor" David Qlen of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Stuart having sold and bought'in excess of $100,000 in Muskln of Omaha, she has five grandchildren Israel .Bonds. The Omaha Women's Division and two great grandchildren.

Cultural Arts Programs Offer a Wide Variety

learned on the UJA Mission with members of the delegation from Indianapolis, lot.

Quality, of Life Emphasized N|jssibii Participants Learn "The people are much more OMAHA - A n intensive itinerary for the United positive than they were a year Jewish Appeal's annual Prime ago," Solomon pointed out. Minister's Mission to Israel "There Is a more relaxed was climaxed by a record- atmosphere. The Israelis breaking $21.4 million pledged recognize and accept the r the 1977 Campaign by 200 negative and are working leaders from 70 communities. diligently and whole-heartedly This represents a 30 percent to improve the situation. Their increase over the 1976 pledges, economy is in very bad shape stated Lou Soloman, executive and they arc seeking optimal director of the Jewish means to stabilize it. They need time to rebuild and they Federation of Omaha. Solomon and Murlray are tiedicated to peace." - • Newman, chairmen of the i?W "**"Trte -Mission itinerary inOmaha P h i l a n t h r o p i e s cluded "a briefing on Entebbe, Campaign, represented a visit to the "good fence" and Omaha on^ the high level the opening day of school In Mission. Both men returned Jerusalem. Meetings. were with the pervasive impression held with various Israeli that the morale of the people leaders in addition to Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and of Israel Is high. Defense Minister Shimon Peres. :. Emphasis was placed on the "quality of life", Newman • noted. "Eyeii: .{he military people were iS6'rfe~concerned

By Barbara Simon OMAHA — Jan Perelman, the vivacious brunetle in charge of putting together the Center's cultural offerings, Is bubbling with enthusiasm about this year's plans. Now is the time, she says, for alt of us would-be painters, ceramictsts, photographers, dancers, craftmakers-young and older-to come to the Center to register for arts classes. '.:.-. ' Jan' points out, "Our major goal in the CuHiira!! JArts , department is to draw people Into, the enjoyment and personal satisfaction of making art or participating in arts activities. You'll only know how much fun and how rewarding art is, after you've tried it!" Jan is especially enthusiastic about the fine quality oftter PrasWent'TFord receives the first B'nal B'rith "American artists who are teaching this year's classes. Freedom Medal" from David Blumberg, National President of Two art and elementary education instructors will work B'nal B'rittl ajLMie conclusion.ofhis remarks before the

with the quality of Jife. We were all most impressed by this fact which became apparent at the briefing on Entebbe. The military was greatly concerned with the security of the hostages and agreed that they had to take. personal risks." The extent of that- commitment was poignantly felt when Blnyamin Netanyahu, the younger brother of slain Entebbe hero Jonathan (Continued on Page 7)

Early Deadline Set Due to_ the Yom Klppur holiday, "Monday, Oct. 4, copy and advertising deadline for the Oct. 8 issue of the Jewish Press will be noon on Friday, Oct. 1. •

Center Scene Joins Press OMAHA- -The Center Scene, which has been mailed to all Jewish Community Center mehTbera with jjewg of Center activities, will be Incorporated into the Jewish Press as of the Oct 1 issue, according to Phil Cofman,

^JCC director. . The Sept, 15. issue of the Center Scene is the final one in that form, Ctifman said. Mrs. most popular. Pottery, painting, drawing, sculpture, design, MarclClaudia) Sherman, who has edited the Center Scene ondposterartwfllbeofferedthlsfall.. •• • •.#« « » « • • • > » . • ••»• Joyce Rosen, will teach basic painting and drawing, print- F O f H " I J S I MtfBli Kt?SBlfI FlITI*! since November, 1974, will continue in that capacity. g and design g classes. She holds a BA degree In Art and • V I U ( V g i W I I I W l O i i u making, WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tyranny and terrorism The Center Scene will apEducation from Doane College and has spent four years as teacher and art consultant for District Gff Schools. She Is. President Gerald R. Ford abroad, endanger freedom at pear in the first and third currently substitute teaching for the Omaha Public Schools and pledged here that "the United home." He added that, issues of the Jewish Press Claudia Sherman States will stand firm In its " n o b o d y doubts o u r each month and will contain a Dlstrlct66. willingness to use our strength' commitment to Israel's mans have a 21-month-old son,' ..calendar of Center activities Paula Stone received her fiFA in Education from the when America's vital In- and current Center news. Mitchel. University of Nebraska at Lincoln, and Is currently art security and survival." The President asserted In an terests are at: stake — and we Prior to her position with the "With the Inclusion of the department chairman for Ryan High School. She works partbiennial con- will." Center .Scene,Mrs. Sherman Center Scene In the Jewish time for the Center, teaching pottery, sculpture and address to the; vention of B nal .B'rith here He promised that the United was membership registrar at Press we hope lo rcaclfUfe sllkscrecnlng. ... . Dancing for children is the most heavily enrolled area of all that the ties between America States/which he said "helped the JCC. From 1909-1973 she entire Jewish community J o served as public relations. inform them of th_e._mvriad of classes. Ballet and tap will be offered on a year-program basis, and Israel "have never been, bring about a momentum Huwaiu^peactrTiTaf lias=ffcf aSocIalT'with TJnlted Com- activltles~avallabl<5 .at the bcjpnning inCCuJucf and cTriiuig ur MSjf. J o S uaTiCo nnd uaTrcc" exerdsearenswthlsyearandwiUbooftercdforadulte, -• Linking America's own parallel in Middle East Jmunlty SerylceB (now United JCC," Coiman saTO._TIgSjL~l " "Tli&new dance mstruciof for the CenieFiS'Mufela yeriseiin ireedomwinafti isrleifiher history.T will continue the Way of the'Midiands)'where their Center and~we-«®gr: She is a graduate of Iowa State University yrficne she earned a President said "we know that negotiation process seeking a ishe was responsible for the them to be able 1 J ( C b t l p a f t P S « " : ° "UCS newsletter, The Sher- useolit." " C t d T " 5 ) > T ~ ^ " 7 ~ ; ~ ^ ' ; : 7 " T ~ ~ rreeflem I

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