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Schulweis to Discuss "The Jewish Family"

"The Jewish Family: What Ails It?" will be discussed by Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis at the inaugural presentation of the Jewish Cultural Arts Council Sunday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. The lecture, open to all families of the Jewish community at no charge, will be followed by a reception honoring Rabbi Schulweis, senior rabbi of Temple Valley Beth Shalom, Ericlno, CA. Uabbi Schulweis, adjunct professor of Contemporary Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis Jewish Civilization, University of Judaism, and lecturer Men and Women, Hadassah, in Religious Thought, Hebrew Mlzrachi, National Council of Union College, Los Angeles, is Jewish Women, and Pioneer one of the most popular speak- Women. ers on the American Jewish Mary Fellman and Steve scene, the announcement Rlckes are serving as interim stated. He has been heard by chairmen of the Jewish Culmany Omahans at major na- tural Arts Council. Judi Rosetional meetings and conven- nblatt is Jewish Cultural Arts tions. Members of the Jewish Director. Cultural Arts Council selected Rabbi Schulweis astiifilr first--^ choice for this fall's College of Jewish Family Learning Inaugural Lecture. Sponsors of the Jewish Cultural Arts Council are the Jewish Federation of Omaha, the Jewish Community Center, Beth El, Beth Israel and Leo I. Meyerson, founder Temple Israel, B'nai B'rith and chairman of the board, World Radio, Council Bluffs, will be elected a fellow of the Radio Club of America, Inc., in ceremonies scheduled for Nov. 2Hn New York City. Mr. Meyerson was selected for the honor for his contributions to the radio electronics LOVE will present Us Industry and his continued ninth annual volunteer recleadership, support and Interognition banquet Wednesnational acceptance in that WASHINGTON, (JTA) day, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Held. The White House reacted to the Jewish Community Mr. Meyerson's company the statement by Dr. Bailey Center. was one of the pioneers In the The cost Is $7 per person Smith, president of the Southradio amateur equipment and reservations may be ern Baptist Convention, that field. His company was also made with Mrs. Albert Fox "God Almighty does not hear one of the first to utilize tranat 341-8479 and Mrs. Henry the prayer of a Jew." Smith sistors in producing transceivAppel at 333-7401. made that remark at a gatherers. A program of entertaining of fundamentalist ChrisHis interest in amateur ment also will be provided. (Continued on Page 0) radio began more than 50 years ago as a hobby. He obtained his amateur license in 1928 and continues to maintain and use it. (W9GFQ — later WGFQ) The Cultural and Performing Arts Department of the In 1936, Mr. Meyerson Jewish Community Center will present the "Perhtft Playopened a radio parts and maners" of Milwaukee, Wisconsin In "A Taste of Yiddish" on ufacturing business which Sunday afternoon, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Jewish Commuserved ham radio operators nity Center. who needed parts and equipThe "Pcrhlft Players" (Pcretz Hirshbcin Folk Theament built for them. ter) is the oldest Jewish Community Theater group In the During World War II, Mr. country, said Esther Wax, publicity chairman. In 1981 It Meyerson's company manuwill celebrate 60 years of existence. factured quartz crystals, an The program will offer: dialogues, dances to Yiddish Item he had experimented poetry, monologues, Yiddish songs, and dramatization of with us an amateur. The comsongs in costume and make-up. It will be filled with Jewpany's development of a new ish humor and comedy. There will be some English transmethod for producing the crylation for those of us who do not completely understand stals increased production and Yiddish. quality to 25,000 crystals per Tickets for the performance will be $2 per person. Remonth. As a result Mr. Meyerfreshments will be served. son's company received the

The Bureau for the Aging Is In the process of organizing a choral group in a pioneering effort aimed at changing attitudes toward the elderly. The program, to be funded by the Nebraska Arts Council, also seeks to change the concept of institutional and senior citizen services. According to the grant proposal, the confined elderly have special needs and because of physical barriers, have traditionally had few outlets for personal expression of any kind. "This program Is Intended to aid In the development and strength of this particular aspect of the human's growth and creativity," the proposal stated. The choral group will be under the direction and supervision of Madeleine Firestone. A pianist also will serve -the group. The programs at the Dr. Philip Sher Home and at the JCC will take place one day per week and include two hour sessions. Areas covered will be music therapy, musical education, and specific emphasis on Jewish music in Yiddish, English and Russian. After 15 sessions, choral renditions by each of the groups will be available for performances.

Carter Reacts

Klutznick to Speak Before B'nai B'rith Henry Monsky Lodge of B'nai B'rith has announced . that Ben R. Morris, vice president and chief executive officer of Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, has been named as the recipient of the 1980 Americanism Citation Award in recognition of his outstanding service to his community, the State of Nebraska, and the nation. The announcement was made by lodge president, Howard Epstein, secretary and treasurer of Nogg Fruit Company and Citation Award chairmen Joe Erman, vice president of Beef Nebraska, Inc., Av Greenberg, president of Mall Marketing, and Marvin Polikov, vice president of Aaron Ferer and Sons. Keynote address at the award luncheon will be presented by the Honorable Philip M. Klutznick, Secretary of Commerce, and honorary president of B'nai B'rith International. Mr. Kiutznick and Omalian William R. Grodinsky will be honored by the Lodge at the luncheon In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of their presidency of that organization. Mr. Morris, the 27th recipient of the award, joins a long list ol others who have likewise been honored for their contributions Including U.S. Senator Edward Zorlnsky,

Philip Klutznick 1975; U.S. Senator James J. Exon,'1976; Charles D. Peebler, 1977; and Dr. Ronald W. Roskens,1978. Mr. Morris will be retiring soon after a 40 year career which has seen him rise through the ranks from janitor, to vice president and chief executive officer of Northwestern BeH. The presentation of the 27th annual Americanism Citation Award to Mr. Morris will be made on Friday, Oct. 17,12:30 p.m. in the Omaha Red Lion Inn Ballroom. Invitations to the event have been sent to the nearly 1,300 men and women members who comprise the Omaha B'nai B'rith Lodges, as well as associates, friends and family of Mr. Morris. The 12:30 p.m. luncheon is open to

Ben Morris the public. The cost is $13.50 per person and reservations may be made by contacting co-chairman Joe Erman at 733-2555. B'nai B'rith, founded over 130 years ago, is a non-profit Jewish organization dedicated to serving both Jews and nonJews through Us Hlllel .House operation on most major college campuses around the nation, the Anti-DelamaUon League (ADD offices around the world, it's B'nai B'rith Youth Organization CBBYO) chapters around the world, as well as a host of other services it provides. Its membership numbers over 500,000 in 1,700 Lodges and Chapters located in 45 nations. Henry Monsky Lodge-began in 1893 In Omaha.

Leo Meyerson Earns Radio Club Honors

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A Taste of Yiddish

Leo Meyerson, chairman of the board and founder, World Radio, Council Bluffs, holds a 1920's vintage one tube regenerative receiver known as a "Crosley Pup." Army/Navy B cltatton In 1944. Later Mr. Meyerson divided the manufacturing and distributing business into two separate companies. In 1958, prior to the CB radio craze, one of his companies created the CB 100 - one of the first citizen's band radios on the market. This product brought the company many orders and helped stimulate the subsequentCB radio craze.

In 1960, Mr. Meyersbn's son, Larry, joined the business and the company changed from a mail order parts business to a retail hi-fi and CB business. Today World Radio has 12 stores In two states. Mr, Mcyerson's list of awards, both in the industry and for numerous civic actlvitles Is lengthy. One of the most gratifying honors, ac-

cording to Mr. Meyerson, was the Leo I. Meyerson Emergency Communications Center dedicated to him in 1977 by the Omaha metropolitan area ham radio enthusiasts. He also is an honorary member of the International Handicappers Association; member AK-SAK-BEN Radio Club-, Radio Club of America; Life member International Mission Radio Association; Life member and one of five board members of the Quarter Century Wireless Association and has served as chairman of the scholarship committee for • QCWA since 1979; member of the International Amateur Radio Club; first vice president, National Electronics Distributors o( America; Life member, American Radio Relay League and Old Timers Club. He has received a Distinguished Service award from the National Electronics Distributors Association, and the Aztec Award from the Mexico Amateur Radio Club for good relations between theV.S. and Mexico. He is the only outsider to have received a British Honduras Uccnse-VlP GFQ. Mr. Meyerson, who was born in Omaha, but spent his school and business career in Council Bluffs, is now retired and lives in Omaha. He and his wife have two children — Larry and parlynn Meyerson Fellman, and seven grandchildren.


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