Concert Features Debbie Friedman ..COUNCIL BLUFFS. LINCOLN, OMAHA Omaha. Nob., Fri., April 18,1980
" / vinple Israel Engages Cantor Harold Firestone The Congregation of Temple Israel has elected Harold I. Firestone of Pclham, . New York, as Cantor, It was announced by Ted Scldin, president of the congregation. "The Board of Trustees of our Congregation Is enthusiastic about this latest addition to our staff," said Mr. Seldin, "and we feel assured that Cantor Firestone will enrich both our congregation and the community at large." Both Cantor Firestone and his wife, Madeleine, have had wide experience In the musical world and have sung In professional opera. Special Interests of the Cantor are choral arrangements, liturgical compositions and piano. Cantor Firestone completes the full time ministry of the Congregation with Senior Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks and Rabbi Barry L. Weinsteln. "The rich and varied background of Cantor Firestone brings to our Congregation and to the community a man of many talents," said Mr. Seldln. Cantor Firestone holds a Bachelor of Music from Syracuse University, a Master of
The Cantor Is certified by the State of New York as an elementary supervisor, principal and teacher and has taught music, social studies, science and English in New York public schools.
Harold I. Firestone Arts from New York University and studied for four years under Cantor Moshe Nathanson at the Hcrzliah Jewish Institute In New York City. He has also been the private student of Cantor Abraham Vygoda. "kiv ,
In the course of his career, the cantor has served several congregations and most recently the North Country Reform Temple in Glen Clove, New York and Temple Sinai, Buffalo, New York. In his new position at Temple Israel, Cantor Firestone will assume direction of all music programs for adults and children, and will teach in the Hebrew Department and Religious School. The Cantor will begin his lull, time responsibilities on Mayl.
is currently working on a suite built on the themes of the Book of Ecclesiastes. She is also a teacher In a Day School In Houston, Texas. The proceeds of the concert will be for the benefit of the Jewish Day School, particularly its scholarship fund, according to Dr. Thomas Jaeger, president of the school. • He stated that while the School has added quite a few pupils, many families need financial assistance. The School has maintained a policy of not turning away any children for financial reasons, and, thus, Debbie Friedman he appealed tor community album SING UNTO GOD; support. General admission prices NOT BY MIGHT, NOT BY POWER; and her latest re- are $4 for adults and $1.50 for • cording ANI MA'AMIN. Songs students. In addition, patron such as IM TIRTUZU, SING tickets are $100, benefactor UNTO GOD AND NOT BY $50, and sponsor $25. ticket MIGHT, NOT BY POWER are prices are tax deductible. Tickets may be purchased almost universally known and sung throughout the Jewish from the ticket co-chairmen, Mr. and Mrs. NaVan Schvralb, community today. Her recent works include 333-9494, at Beth El, Beth Ismelodies based on the biblical rael, Temple Israel, or at the book "Song of Sones", and she Day School, 334-0517.
Jewish Community Celebrates Israeli Independence Tuesday By Gloria Wagner nlng, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Israeli Independence Day the Jewish Community Cen1880 Is slated for Tuesday eve- ter. The main attraction for this special evening's entertainment is Sharti Lach Artzi, a musical stage show featuring four of Israel's greatest recording and stage personalities. Originating as an award winning television program series, Sharti translates as "I Sang For Thee, My Country". It has been a hit wherever it has been performed, both in Europe and In Israel. Sponsored by the B'nal B'rith Bureau of New York City, the Omaha performance is brought to you by the Cultural and Performing Arts De-
Two Leaders Named For Lincoln Drive
Yale Golsdincr, president of the Lincoln Jewish Welfare Federation has announced the appointment of Leo Hill as UJA drive Chairman for the 1980 Lincoln campaign and Mrs. Gerald Grant (Dottle) was named to head the womThe Jewish Community en's division drive. Center has- announced In making the announcechanges in entering and leav- ment Mr. Gotsdlner said, "we ing the building on Sunday af- have two people, Dottle and ternoon. Changes are nec- Leo, who are known in Lincoln essary because of decorations as 'doers' both in the Jewish for the Men's Invitational Din(Continued onPagc2) ner that evening. From 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the main doors will be closed and all persons desiring to use the building must use the south doors front and back for entrance to the gym area, or the north door for entrance to the library. For the dinner, the main Stanford Lipsey, president doors will be open at the front and back of the building. All and publisher of Omaha's Sun Newspapers, has been elected others will be closed. to fill the newly created position of vice president, media For Our Future operations for Blue Chip The Jewish Federation of Stamps, effective May 1. Mr. Lipsey served on trie Omaha's Women's Campaign Is presenting a second four-, Jewish Press Committee for page insert in this week's over 25 years and was its chairman for five years. paper on Pages 11-14. Headquartered in Los AngCampaign Chairmen Jeanette Nadoff and Deenie eles, Blue Chip is owner of The Meyerson said the Women's Buffalo Evening News, the naCampaign Is operating In high tion's 29th largest dally newsStanford Lipsey gear with exceptionally good paper. In addition to the participation by both workers stamp premium business, the See's Candy Shops, Inc., California corporation owns Wesco Financial Corp. and and contributors.
Right Doors To Enter JCC
Debbie Friedman, singer and composer, will give a benefit concert on Sunday evening. May 11, at the Jewish Community Center at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Friedman, has performed in synagogues, centers and theaters across the country, bringing new life to ancient words and giving a new rhythm to the timeless messages of Judaism. She Is also well known to youth groups, such as BBYO, USY, and NCSY. "Debbie Friedman Is by far America's leading Hebrew song singer and composer", said Harris Goldstein, Director of the Jewish Day School of Omaha, which school is sponsoring the benefit concert. Mr. Goldstein indicated that the Day School students are familiar with Ms. Friedman's songs and will participate in parts of the program. Among Ms. Friedman's works are three long playing record albums of her own composition — the best selling
partment, under the direction of Fred Simon; the music subcommittee, headed by Barb Hurwltz; and the special events committee, chaired by Randi Katelman. The chairmen of the committees have been loyally assisted by many diligent workers who have labored to bring this joyful event to you. The performance Is open to the public. Families are encouraged to attend together. Ticket prices are $8 for an entire family, $3 for a single person, $2 for older adults and students. Children are admitted free as part of a family. Along with Sharti Lach Artzi, the Art Committee has (Continued on Page 2)
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Stan Lipsey Joins Blue Chip Stamps has substantial Interests in several other companies. Mr. Lipsey's new position will include evaluation and acquisition of other media properties. He will be based in Buffalo, N.Y. _ Warren Buffett, chairman of the board of The Sun, Is also chairman of the board of The Buffalo Evening News, Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. and controlling shareholder of Blue Chip Stamps. A native of Omaha, Mr. Llpsey joined The Sun in 1950 and was editor and assistant pub(CbntinuedonPagel5)
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Exchanging best wishes are Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Norman Krlvosha and former Federation President Mary Fellman. Judge Krivosba and Mrs. Fellman were honored as the outstanding Jewish woman and man In Nebraska by the older adult group of the Bureau for tbe Aging at a luncheon meeting last Tuesday at Beth El Synagogue. More than 250 attended from both Lincoln and Omaha.