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Grassley to hear activists WASHINGTON, D.C. - A Commission been particularly close to the human rights of Inquiry on Soviet human rights viola- movement. Anatoly Shcharansky won a 13-year tions will be held in Washington, D.C. on struggle to emigrate to Israel in 1986. As Jan. 23. Senator William L. Annstrong, Senator a founding member of the Moscow Helsinki Charles E. Grassley, former Senator Monitoring Group, he knowingly chose to Richard B. Stone and law professor Eleanor oppose the -unlimited power of the Soviet Holmes Norton will hear testimony from state with nothing but words—the words of forroer Sayiet huawi rights ^cativistfl^iuri JJja Bdajnki Final. Act. Yuri Oriov, a 62-year-<)ld physicist, spent Orlov and Anatoly (Natan) Shcharansky Tlie hearing will take place in the historic the past 10 years paying for his human Caucus Room (i[325) of the Russell Senate rights activities in the mid-1970'8. He Office Building under the auspices of the helped found the Moscow Helsinki Monitoring Group and worked on behalf of other poUnion of Covmcils for Soviet Jews. The Union of Councils for Soviet Jews is litical prisoners. He served ten years of the the umbrella organization for 38 local So- 12-year sentence he received for "antiviet Jewry organizations (including Omaha) Soviet agitation and propaganda" under 'in the United States. It represents over Article 70 of the Russian Criminal Code. 55,0(X) members dedicated to furthering the rights and interests of Soviet Jews, iwth those who desire to emigrate and those who wish to remain in the Soviet Union. "We are holding the Commission of Inquiry to focus attention on the continuing The office of Congressman Hal Daub poor performance by the Soviet Union in has arranged a conference telephone call the area of human rights," said Pam Ckjhen, with the media for Jan. 15 at 10:30 a.m. president of the Union of Councils for Sofrom Israel. viet Jews. "Further, we want to compare The Omaha Jewish Presa has been inSoviet claims of 'Glasnost' (openness) with cluded as a participant in the call, and the reality of Soviet actions." a report of the conversation will appear Testimony during the Inquiry will come in next week's paper. from two recently freed Soviets who have

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Campaign announces divisional leaders By Joanie Jacobaon Federation public relations director Chainnen of the aimual Jewish Federation Campaign have announced the names of the Divisional leaders for 1987. "This year's Divisional leaders are committed to broadening the commmuty base, and giving everyone the appottmaty to pah ticipate in the Campaign," explained Leonard Lewis, Men's chairman. "While the Pacesetter and Chai Grand Gifts Division have shown an increase to date, a greater effort must be made to maintain this momentum if we want to meet present needs and allow for future growth." In addition to the Pacesetter Division ($5,000 and over), Howard Kaslow: chairman, the Men's Divisions and their leaders are as follows: GRAND GIFTS-($1.500-$4,999), Bernard Altsuler, Gary Javitch; LEADERSHIP-($600-$l,499), Sandy Friedman, Paul Epstein; DONORS-($201$599), Don Dandy, Mike Katzman. Also, BUILDERS-($100-$200), Steve Nogg, Neal Malashock; YOUNG MEN(up to age 35), Joel Alperson, Michael Abramson; OLDTIMERS-Dave Dvorkin, Sam Rosenstein. Joan Lehr, Women's Campaign chairman, explained that for the last two years, the

Women's Campaign has focused on building a stronger connection between worker and giver. '"This year's Divisional leaders are ca|)able and dedicated woinen who want the best for our Omaha Jewish community. The entire Women's Divisioo.haa increased in members and campaign idollars, and I'm confident that 1987 will be our best year ever." . , •„• • In addition to the Chai Grand Gift Division ($1,600 and over), EUy Gwdman, chairman, the Women's Divisions «ind their leaders are as follows: LEADERSHIP-($500-$l,499), Jan Schneiderman; LIFE SAVER-($250-$499), Cheryl Cooper; HERITAGE-($150-$249), Jody Malashock. Also, INITIAL GIFTS-($100-$149), Velma Sacks; BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL-Barbara Simon; YOUNG ENERGETIC SENIORS-Fannie Gumm^^, Reva Oruch. "The announcement of Divisional Leaders begins Phase II of the 1987 Campaign for both men and women. Phase II will condude with an all-new performance of Campaign Cabaret, Saturday, March 28, at Peony Park. Phase III will begin on April 5, with Super Sunday and will continue through April 9.

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The following statement has been issued by a group of 54 major Jewish organizations as a comment on John Cardinal O'Connor's recent visit to Jordan and Israel. (List of organizations signing the statement follows.) "Cardinal O'Ckamor has shown himself to b6 a strong voice against anti-Semitism and •& supporter of a number of causes to which Jews are devoted, especially that of Soviet Jewry., ' "We recogniza that the Cardinal is bound by Vatkan policy concerning Jenualem, and we note the sinc«rit7 of his ^Mlogy f or the misunderstanding that developed. But we were nevertheless disquieted and distressed by reports in the press of statements he made during the courae of hi^ visit to Jordan and Israel. "Clearly, the visit dramatized two critical issues affecting peace in the Middle East as well as the course of Catholitslewish recondliatipn. "First, the faihire of the Vatican to establish de jnre dipli^natic relations tpth Israel We ngtud tUs as a toai^ obatsds boUi to

lutions 242 and denounce the Camp David accords—the basis of a Middle East settleflTid Isr&Gi ment accepted by every U.S. Administra"Second, the failure of the Holy See to tion. come to terms with the reality of a unified Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. We call "Finally, we note that the Cardinal clearly attention to the fact that under Israel's ad- was profoundly moved by his visit to Yad ministration, there is free and open access Vashem, the Holocaust Museum in Israel. to the holy places of all faiths for the first However, we found disturbing and painful time, in a city where Christians, Jews and his statement that the greatest tragedy in Muslins now live together in fiieedom and Jewish history 'may be an enormous gift in peace. that Judaism has given the world.' "The' Cardinal was understandably "Knowing Cardinal O'Connor and moved by the circumstances of the Arab respecting his office and person as we do, refugees. But the refugee problem must be we look forward to his reflective views now understood in the context of the deliberate , that he is home, and to a continuing diapolicy of Arab states, some prodigiously logue with him." wealthy, that has kept these people as refuCONFERENCE OF PRESIDENTS OF MAJOR AMERICAN geea and in a dependmt amditian for nearly HwiSH OROANIZATIONB-MoRte Abran JEWISH COM40 years, serving as pawns in a war^that the MUNFTY RBLATIONS COUNCIL OF GREATER NEW YORK-LMUT PdlKk: AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBUC AFArab world continues to wage against IsFAIRS OOHMTrTEE-RolMrt Adm AMERICAN JEWISH rael By contrast, Israel has resettled more CONORE88-TI»o*»» M«lia: AMIT WOMENFiiicU KnMdi AMERICAN ZIONIST FEDBRATION-B« Oohn; AMERIJewish refageee from Arab lands than there CAN ZIONIST YOUTH FOUNDATION*! ZbmnUi ANTIwere displaced Arabs. DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF BVM B-RrrH-Btrt Lniiaoa: ARZAA88OCIATI0N REFORM ZIONISTS OF "Meanwhile, the Palestinian toTorist wsr AMEiQCA-RdM ClMta OF Kwloffi BUAI B'RITH-Sqnnr against Israd continuea ev«i as the Arab U* B-NAI B'Rim WDMENIKM Otrtkr, BMAI ZIONZtlta CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN states (except Egypt! nfose to coma to tiie •nMt RABBIBiSM JKk Sum COUNCIL OP JEWISH FEDERnegotiatiog table, refuse to aooei^ UN Reao- AVJQNS AND WELFARE FUNDS-Shodiaua CattK

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ADL releases survey results NEW YORK (iTA)-The results made public recently of a nationwide survey of evangelical and fundamentalist Christian attitudes towards Jews challenge some commonly held assumptions, according to the Anti-Defamation League of Bnai B nth which commissioned the poll. Conducted telephonically among a sampling of 1,000 religiously conservative Christians in September and October by the Houston-based Tarrance, Hill, Newport and Ryan research organization, the survey revealed that most of thero do not "consciously use their deeply-held Christian faith and conviction as justification for antiSemitic views of Jews." The survey sampling was made up of 36 percent Baptists, 12 percent Methodists, 10 percent Lutherans, 7 percent members of the Church of Christ and the remainder included other ^Protestant evangelicals such as Pentecostal, Mormon and Assembly of God. Ninety percent disagreed with a statement that "Christians are justified ift holding negative attitudes towards Jews since the Jews lulled Christ," five percent agreed and five percent said they were "unsure." Twenty-four percent felt that God views Jews "more favorably than other nonChristians" based on their belief that "Jews are God's chosen people" and the fact that Jesus was himself a Jew. Ten percent felt that God views Jews "less favorably than other non-Christians." . Eighty-six percent disagreed with the assertion that "God does not hear the prayer of a Jew," a statement that, was originally made in 1981 by the then president of the Southern Baptist Convention, the Rev. Bailey Smith. Only 12 percent agreed with this statement. Sixty-eight percent said Jews are viewed by God "no differently than other nonChristians" because they have not accepted Jesus, 20 percent said they may be judged "more harshly" and 12 percent were "unsure." ADL national director Nathan Perlmutter said the survey is part of the agency's ongoing analyses of Christian attitudes toward Jews and that many of the findings of this particular poll are significant in view

of the increased prominence in recent ye of religiously conservative Christians in this country—"a group about which Jews have expressed apprehension." He added: "While there are areas of important disagreement between the Jewish community and avangeUcals and fundamentalists, such as prayer in schools and the teaching of evolution, these reflect differing values. Their support of voluntary prayer in the school, for instance, is no more necessarily antiSemitic than our opposition to prayer is anti-religious. In a cxJturally pluralistic society, it is possible to be at opposite ends of an issue without religious bigotry being operative." Perlmutter cited as "troubling" the survey's finding that although 57 percent of the sampling revealed no secular antiSemitic attitudes as measured by their responses to seven statements in an "antiSemitic index," 22 percent agreed with one of the anti-Semitic characterizations and another 21 percent with two or more. Only five percent of those surveyed accepted four or more of the statements as valid. It was found that 49 percent of those between 18 and 34 years of age agreed with at least one of the anti-Semitic characterizations compared to 34 percent of those 55 and over. The survey noted a statistically significant relationship between belief in a literal • reading of the Bible and expression of one or more secular anti-Semitic views. The seven statements reflected stereotypical attitudes towards Jews, including the following: "because Jews are not bound by Christian ethics, they do things to get ahead that Christians generally do not do," 27 percent agreed; "Jews are tight with money," 51 percent agreed; "Jews want to remain different from other people, and yet they are touchy if people notice these differences." 39 percent agreed; "Jews are more loyal to Israel than to the U.S.," 27 percent agreed. But, sizeable percentages of those who accepted these characterizations felt they were "positive" traits. For example, of those Who believe. "Jews are tight with money," .60 percent thought that was a positive trait. .

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Recording JBI "Talking Books" Actor Eli Wallach, shown above at the recording studio of the Jewish Braille Institute of America, prepares to tape a current best-seller as part of JBI's "Talking Book" program to aid the bBnd and visually-impaired. With the cooperation of scores of volunteers like Mr. Wallach, JBI has produced some 5,000 "TaUdng Books"-andiocaswitte recordings—of novels, history, biography and other works of Jewish interest. These "Talking Books" are distribnted free of charge to any person who cannot read comfortably with standard prescription glasses. About 500 new titles are added each year, according to Gerald M. Kass, JBI executive vice president.

Baltimore Institute accepting applications Applications are now being accepted for the September, 1987 term of the Baltimore Institute for Jewish Communal Service. The Institute offers a double degree program combining the resources of the Baltimore Hebrew College and the University of Maryland School of Social Work and Community Planning. Since 1971, the Institute has provided an educational program to train profes-

sional leaders for work in Jewish commimal organizations, including federations, family agencies, Hillels, community centers, community relations coimcils, and national and overseas organizations. Students accepted by the Baltimore Hebrew CoUege, the University of Marylwd School of Social Work and Community Planning, and the Baltimore Institute en-

ter a two-year program culminating in the degrees of master of social work and master of arts in Jewish studies. The School of Social Work provides concentrations in clinical social work or commtmity organization and administration. Field placements through the School of Social Work are set up with local and national Jewish communal agencies in the BaltimoreWashington corridor.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 School Break Special #1, 1 p.m. UTTO Shabbat Dinner, K-lst Grade SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 Na'amat USA Social Cultural, 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 Beth El Men's Club Breakfast, 9 a.m., Beth El Jr. B'nai B'rith Bowling League 1:30 p.m.. Cougar Lanes Dad and I Snow Day, 3:30 p.m., Memorial Park Amit Women, Hatikvah Chapter Dinner Meeting 6 p.m., Beth Israel MONDAY, JANUARY 19 Willpower for Weight Control, 9 and 10 a.m. and 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. YES 10 a.m. JOG Executive Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 Old Timers, 10 a.m. Just For Women health lecture, 7:30 p.m. Israeli Folk Dancing, 7 p.m. NCJW/ORT/Hadassah, Noon, Temple UTTO Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Beth Israel Federation Challenge for Leadership, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY,JANUARY 21 JCC Building and Grounds Meeting, 4 p.m. JCC's "Way to a Healthy Back" School, 7:30 p.m. B'nai B'rith Breadbrisakers, Noon, Howard Johnson's Beth El Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Beth El Jewish Studies, 7:30 p.m., Beth Israel THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 Project Amram planning meeting. Noon Krazy Kooking Klass, 4:30 p.tn. JCAC Full Council meeting, 7:30 p.m. Federations Men's Campaign Training Dinner, 6 p.m. Beth El, Walk-in Drop-in, 10:30 a.m. For quefltidns on activities contact J«anetle Fenin at 334-8200 Ext, 27t The J«v*f/l Pf»M is no/ responsible lot the accuracy at the abme evants.

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Martin Luthfer King, Jr. on Soviet Jews—a reminiscence tion. '' They do so in a climate of open and vicious hostUity toward Israel, Zionism and Judaism, expressed in barely disguised anti-Semitism in the Soviet media. Seeking to learn Hebrew, Jewish history, Jewish culture, and to practice the Jewish religion, they are subjected to various forms of intimidation ranging from surveillance and KGB interrogation to trials and prison. As'some Prisoners of (Jonscience have been released, other Soviet Jewish activists have taken their place. These harsh realities of life for Soviet Jewry cannot be camouflaged by a more skilled, western oriented public relations style. Nevertheless, in the twenty years since Dr. King spoke to the Soviet Jewry rallies, there have been significant developments in the struggle for Soviet Jews. Only a few weeks after Dr. King spoke Soviet Prime Minister Kosygin declared in a Paris press conference that those who chose to do so could join their families abroad. But even with this assertion of family reunion from Kosygin, which was aimed at western audiences as are the declarations of Gorbachev, no one dreamed at that time that over 270,000 Soviet Jews would soon live in freedom, most in Israel. In contrast to 20 years ago, the issue of Soviet Je*ry, was a critical and, significantly, a formal agenda item in the bilateral negotiations that took place this past October in Reykjavik. That Soviet Jewry was part of the official agenda represented a reversal of Soviet insistence, dating back decades, that the issue of Soviet Jewry was an internal matter. It represented an affirmation of Dr. King's assertions to those community rallies in 1966 when he said, "The denial of human rights anywhere is a threat to the affirmation of human rights everywhere." That the Soviet Union accepted this issue on the agenda, and the Soviets feel compelled to make gestures that attempt to project the appearance of Sovi^ responsiveness to the issue of human rights, underscores Dr. King's awareness that voices of conscience can overcome the voices of oppression when asserted loudly, vigorously, and ceaselessly. We need to be aware of that charge Upon us as we join with millions of other Americans in celebrating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Albert D. Chemin, execntive vice chairman, National Jewish Community Relations Advisory Council As we observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I recall arranging for Dr. King to address a national telephone hook-up of Soviet Jewry rallies we were organizing in communities throughout the United States in December, 1966. l.was doing so in my capacity as the coordinator of the American Jewish Conference on Soviet Jewry, which was then being staffed by NJCRAC. Despite his very heavy schedule, Dr. King enthusiastically accepted our inviLynne Saltzman, left, and Carol Nathan, co-chairmen, tation which gave him an opportunity to speak out pubplan Beth Israel's "Know Thy Neighbor Sabbath." licly for the first time on the issue of Soviet Jewry. "Know Thy Neighbor Sabbath" is held during BrotherAlthough his schedule kept him from coming to the major hood Month to give non-Jewish friends and neighbors rally held at historic Cooper Union in New York where an opportunity to become more familiar with the prac'Abraham Lincoln spoke 100 years earlier about a nation tices and beliefs of Judaism, the co-chairmen said. Folhalf slave, half free, Dr. King spoke from Atlanta to the lowing the service, there will be time for questions and issue of Soviet Jewry in the spirit of Lincoln, and in the answers. spirit of the struggle of the civil rights movement, which he led so nobly. Sadly, his description of the p^light of Soviet Jewry in 1966 is still relevant to the conditions of Soviet Jewry in 1987. As he said then; "While Jews in Russia may not be physically murdered JERUSALEM (JTA)-A as they were in Nazi Germany, they are facing every day be held "in Aqaba (Jordan) "three-way summit" meeta kind of spiritual and cultural genocide. Individual Jews ing between Israel, Egypt or El Arish" in Egypt. Ben-Aharon was also may in the main be physically and econonucally secure in and Jordan was described Russia, but the absence of opportunity to associate as Jews as "possible" by a top aide quoted as saying that in the enjoyment of Jewish culture and religious experience Shamir would meet shortly to Premier Yitzhak Shamir becomes a severe limitation upon an individual. These deprifollowing Shamir'8*|eting with Palestinian leaders in vations are a part of a person's emotional and intellectual Jan. 8 with U.S. ASistant the West Bank to urge them . life. They determine whether he is fulfilled as a human Secretary of State Richard to form a delegation for being. Negroes can well understand and sympathize with Murphy who arrived from peace talks with Israel and this problem. When you are written out of history as a peoJordan, Israel Radio Jordan. Murphy, who is Assistant ple, when you are given no choice but to accept the majority reported. Secretary for Near Eastern culture, you are denied an aspect of your own identity. UltiThe radio report quoted a' and South Asian Affairs mately you suffer a corrosion of your self-understanding remark by Yosef Ben. and the State Department's and your self-respect." Aharon, Director iGeneral of Twenty years later the conditions of Soviet Jewry still the Prime Minister's Office, leading expert on the Mid- remain oppressive. Emigration has been virtually ended dle East, is on his first visit in a television interview to the region since last Sep- reaching the lowest numbers since the doors were slightly taped for broadcast. opened in early 1967. While Natan Sharansky and promiAccording to the report, tember. His mission has nent refuseniks such as Elijahu Essas have been permitBen-Aharon said "It is pos- been described as explora- ted to leave, thousands more continue to be denied emigrasible to expect a three-way tory, to see how the stalled tion visas year after year. summit between Premier peace process could be adThe names of more than 11,000 long-term refuseniks were Shamir, the President of vanced. But American given to the Soviet government by the United States Egypt (Hosni Mubarak) and diplomats have cautioned shortly after Reykjavik; still they wait for permission to King Hussein" (of Jordan). against expectations of a emigrate, many for more than ten years in' 'quiet despera' He said the meeting would breakthrough at this time.

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Mary Fellman—humanitarian

Mary Fellman once asked me how long it took to prepare an editorial. I replied, "It takes minutes to write, but requires a good deal of thinking time." She asked the question some 10 years ago in the context of her responsibility as a member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Press. Throughout the years, her questions persisted, and my answers were not always to her liking. As a former editor of the Jewiuh Press, she spoke with more expertise than most.

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Our relationship has grown during this past decade and even though she continues as my sharpest critic, she also has become my confidante. Before she left on her recent trip to Israel and way before I knew that she was to be honored by the Jewish community of Omaha with the Humanitarian award, we talked. I told her about my dream of the past 10 years-to write an editorial about those in the community who have influenced my work on this newspaper. The trouble with my list, I told her, was that the name of Mary Fellman kept rising to the top and that I had great difficulty in ranking the names of the others. Then, she was named Humanitarian of the Year and I decided to write this editorial without identifying as yet those others who have played a strong part in my editorship. So, you see Mary, sometimes it can take as long as 10 years to prepare an editorial. The balance of this message needs no words from me. For those of you who were not present at the annual meeting, let me point out that Mary's son, Mark, made the presentation. He spoke of her qualities: vision, dedication, leadership, and love. ... vision, to see the past, preserve and share it... to plan for the future and turn dreams into realities. .. .dedication, to see is not enough, one has to do. ... leadership, just as she was fortunate to have teachers and role models, she has become a teacher and role model for the new generation of leaders. ... love, love of family, friends and colleagues, love of Judaism, her community and country, and love of Israel. Speaking for himself, for his brother Ron, and sister Marsha, Mark thanked the community for allowing him to present the award. In her acceptance remarks, Mary told the community that she had been inspired and influenced by inany. Jacob Fried, her grandfather, provided an early love of Judaism and demonstrated that a poor immigrant could still find ways to help those in greater need. Max Arbitman, her father, instilled in her a pride in being Jewish and an American. His legacy was yiches, crucial ingredients of which are: learning, virtue, philanthropy, service to the community. Dora Arbitirtan, her mother, showed her what it was to be a mensh, to open her home, to make room at the table for one more, and how to be involved in the Jewish community. Morris Fellman, her late husband, was her greatest supporter and strength. "I never walked alone," said Mary. And as she completed her remarks, 1 looked at her and believed that those she loved dearest were right there on the stage with her. ^^

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HAIFA-It is already an accepted fact of life in Israel that the kibbutzim, once regarded as the very symbol of Jewish agriculture, are now to a large extent engaged in industry. Their production ranges all the way from plastics, electronic equipment and furniture, to plywood, textiles, optics and shoes, to mention but a few of a long line of commodities. The other day we visited Kvutzat Geva, located at the far eastern end of the Valley of Jezreel (the Emek), where popular music has been turned into an income-producing sector of the economy. Geva's folk-singing troupe, the Gevatron, has become one of Israel's top rated entertainment companies. The fees earned augment the kibbutz income from dtrus, cotton, chickens, dates and dairy herds, as well as its electronic and food industries. It wasn't planned that way. When a group of Geva high school students began singing together close to 40 years ago they did so because they enjoyed it. They developed a unique musical style of their own, and when they received invitations to entertain at various kibbutz functions they were happy to oblige. From there it was only a matter of time. The amateur kibbutz singers began to receive requests for their appearance from all over the country. 'Television and concert appearances were followed by trips abroad, including a two-month coast-to-coast tour of the U.S. by bus, under B'nai B'rith auspices. What is the secret of their success? At a time when popular music and pop bands emphasize loud noise and flashing lights, and songs which drip with sex and violence in content and presentation, the Gevatron stands out in contrast as an old-fashioned troupe, whose sweet, blending voices make the audiences want to sing along. Their rich harmony seems to flow spontaneously. They have an easy, relaxed stage presence, highly professional, but with the deceptive appearance of amateurs having a good time together. Their program offers songs which reflect the positive, the warm, the decent, the creative, the happy side of Israel and its people. They convey a message which is sorely needed In these days of social, religious and political clashes. One might say they sing of the other Israel, the Israel which is quite different from that which emerges from newspaper reports. Though they produce income for the kibbutz, each of the 18 members of the troupe is expected to carry his ftJl weight of normal duties on the daily roster. Thus, Nika is the beauty parlor operator (yes, such an institution does exist on the kibbutz), Yossi is a gym teacher, Rinat works in the nursery school, Vered is in charge of the kibbutz clothing supply room, etc. Mira, who works in the greenhouse, has seven children and eight grandchildren, besides which, her husband is a member of the Knesset (Mehahem

Raz). Noa, a veteran participant, has kitchen duties. Weekly rehearsals are held on what is supposed to be their free time. The members range in age from 2B to 56, and many of them are related to each other. There are no stars, and no one is listed as a soloist. Their performance is collective, in the best kibbutz spirit. They are not a choir or choral society, it was emphasiMd, but a folksong troupe. A day in the life of a Gevatron nwmber might run something like this: up at 6 am. to work in the kitchen, in the electronics plant or the nursery school. After a late lunch, leave by bus for Tel Aviv where they have an evening concert-then back to the kibbuU by 1 a.m., to be up in the morning at six again. Yet their occasional trips abroad, and the prestige attached to membership, make some of the other kibbutz members envious of them. Those who wish to join must measure up to two criteria: one musical, the other a sociability test, to ensure that they will get along well together. Founder and for many years director of the Gevatron is Rena Firstenberg, who admitted to us that she had for a long time been the dictator of the group. From others we heard that this was true, but without her unwavering dedication, the Gevatron would never have lasted, as it has, for almost 40 years. A few of the older members have dropped out, but younger ones are taking their place, following the same pattern and tradition. Rina herself, who still sings, follows a daily assignment in the kitchen, and came out to see us, wiping her hands on her apron. In addition to their conunercial performances, they make special appearances before soldiers, and have sung before army units all the way from the Golan Heights to Sharm El-Sheikh. Their albums, now 12 in number, sell in the tens of thousands, and add to the kibbutz income. While their music has been almost exclusively Israeli, the last two albums were of Russian folk songs, with original Hebrew lyrics, perhaps by way of preparation for their impending totir of Poland and Hungary. In terms of cold cash, Geva might make more money from Bakara, its electronic controls factory, from Shkediyah, its nut and fruit delicacy business, or from its cotton, cows and chickens, but none have made Geva more famous, nor reflected the spirit of the best elements of kibbutz life more than its Gevatron.

To the Editor: . With the start of a new year, we would like to inform the community generally, and families who will be celebrating a Bar or Bat Mitzvah in 1987-88 specifically, that the "twinning" program of the Omaha Committee for Soviet Jewry is alive and growing. The Bar/Bat Mitzvah is a significant milestone that commits us to the family of world Jewry. One way in which each individual boy or girl can demonstrate his/her acceptance of responsibility as an adult Jew is through a "twinning." This ritual symbolically connects a young American Jew with a peer in the Soviet Union. Here in Omaha, dozens of young people have participated in a twinning over the past four years. A twinning in Lincoln will also take By Eric Rozenman Near East Report place in 1987. Our objective, as the chairpersons of the twinnmg proOne of the secondary Shockwaves from the U.S. shipment of weapons to Iran via Israel can be seen in the explosion gram, is to continue to increase participation and awareof news stories about Israel's role as a weapons exporter. ness between upcoming B'nai Mitavah and those young Major papers have bannered headlines reading, "Israel, people in the Soviet Union who cannot publically celebrate Arms Merchant to the Worid" and "Israeli Economy De- their coming of age as Jews. Feel free to contact us. Lois Epstein pends on No-Questions-Asked Arms Sales." The condemFran Rod natory mood reached the Jewish press, with one weekly putting the headline "Israel's Merchants of Death" over a To the Editor relatively objective analysis. During this past Chanukah season one was mterested to Whenever the media hounds are after the Israeli fox, one can be sure that the adjacent countryside has escaped their hear the many references to Chanukah, the Chanukah notice. Getting barely pro forma mention this time were story, the Chanukah mystique. I recall many references to the effect that "we shall never forget." a number of salient facts, among them: • Israel must maintain a domestic weapons industry. * The TV commercials, evidently for the children, were Even before the 1948 War of Independence, an arms em- most ingenious. It was after seeing these that another bargo was slapped on Palestine by mandate-holder Great thought came to mind. How many adults really knew the whole story of ChanuBritain; another was imposed by the United States after the war broke out. These affected the beleaguered Jews kah or, to expand, the concept about any Jewish holimuch more than the attacking Arabs and nearly aborted days ... Before or during every hoUday, annually as they occur, the Jewish state. • In the early and middle 1960'8 Israel's major weapons it would be most apropos to be reminded of the whole story systems came from France. In the wake of the 1967 Six- of the holiday. And not only would it be nice to read it in Day War, De Gaulle, angered that Israel had complicated the Jewish Press, it might be nice to have an official copy his diplomatic courtship of the Arabs, imposed a new em- distributed to all parties, publications and news media so bargo, refusing even to deliver material already paid for. that all parties mi^t be fully informed. It is suggested that With such a history—and still surrounded by Arab states there is a responsibility for such information to be dissemiwhich not only refused to recognize Israel but also consid- nated annually. This should be the whole story written in ered themselves at war with it—Jerusalem determined to a journalistic manner. Another suggestion comes to mind. In the Jewish Press become as militarily self-sufficient as possible. Even so, • Weapons systems jiunped at least two generations in is^ie of Dec. 7,1979, "A Home Service for Each Night" complexity and destructiveness from 1967 to the 1973 Yom was presented which wonderfully enhanced and made even Kippur War and then to the 1982 Lebanon War. Their costs more meaningful the Chanukah candlelighting ceremony. escalated accordingly. Selling Israeli-manufactured This was beautifully and thoughtfully planned. It is sugweapons only to the small Israeli military no longer gener- gested that this be resurrected and expanded and annuated enough revenue to sustain the domestic arms indus- ally reprinted before every Chanukah so that all may make try. Notwithstanding high levels of U.S. military aid, ex- the Chanukah ceremony as meaningful and lovely as posporting weapons became critical. Walter P. Woskoff (Continued on Paxe 8)

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Blumkin Home SERVICES: Friday: 7 p-in. Daily and Saturday: The residents and staff of the Rose Blumkin Home invite the families, volunteers and friends of the residents to attend services in the Herbert Goldsten Synagogue. Kiddush following services on Shabbat.

Council Bluffs B'nai Israel SERVICES: First and third Friday each month 7:30 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service. B'nai Israel Synagogue offers services led by members of the congregation. Volunteer cantor Major Mandy Greene leads the singing. Everyone is invited to attend. Persons interested in the synagogue or in carpools may call Scott Kotzen 402-553-3334.

Offutt Air Base SERVICES: Rabbi Howard B. Zyskind conducts services in the Capehart Chapel every Friday at 8 p.m. An Oneg ShabbatfoUows the service.

PERSONALS My most sincere thanks and respect to all who made my stay in the hospital much easier. Thanks for the many flowers, gifts, donations and get well cards, as well as phone calls. Additional thanks to Rabbi Drazert and Calitor Berkovits. Calvin L. Weinberg I wish to thank all my friends and relatives for their cards, flowers, donations and kindness during my stay at St. Joseph Hospital and Methodist Midtown. Esther Kaplan

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Beth Israel Synagogue Friday: Kabbalat Shabbat 5 p.m. Family Service 8 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat reception is sponsored by Sisterhood. Saturday: Morning service 8:45 a.m. A D'var Torah will be presented by Henry Appel. Youth Services 10 a.m. Following the services, a Kiddush will be held in the Social Hall. Rabbi's Class-4:15 Mihcha-5 p.m. Mincha is followed by Shalosh Seudos, Ma'ariv and the Havdalah service. Sunday: Morning Minyanaire Service 9 a.m., followed by breakfast and "Exploring Jewish ideas'' with the rabbi. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. "LITTLE PEOPLE'S SERVICE The next special "Little People's Service" will be held on Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. in the kindergarten room under the direction of Shirley Goodman. Tahnud Torah " aged junior congregants meet in the Chapel. A Shabbat lunch, sponsored by Sisterhood, will be served to both groups.

Temple Israel

Friday: 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Stephen Barack and Cantor Harold FireRabbi Paol Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits will stone will officiate. Rabbi Barack will speak on "Comconduct the services. mentaries," one of a series Friday: 6 p.m. of discussions on contemSaturday: porary issues. Services at 9:30 a.m. The Oneg Shabbat followMinha-Ma'ariv 5:05 p.m. ing the service will be sponSunday: 9 a.m. and 5:30 sored by Sisterhood. p.m. Weekdays; 6:55 a.m. and Saturday: Morning Service 11:15 a.m. 5:30 p.m. CLASSES LUNCH AND LEARN Religious Schooh SaturThe Lunch and Learn seday, Jan. 17-9 a.m.; Sunries with the rabbi will conday, Jan. 18—10 a.m. tinue on Jan. 22 at the UpPreschool: Sunday.Wan. town 11 at noon. 18-10 a.m. MEN'S CLUB Hebrew School: Gimmel, Men's Club will sponsor a Monday, Jan. 19—4 p.m., breakfast following the Aleph, Tuesday, Jan. 20-4 morning services on Sunp.m., Daled. Wednesday, day, Jan. 18. Jan. 21-4 p.m., Bet, ThursWOMEN'S LEAGUE day, Jan. 22—4 p.m. STUDY GROUP Confirmation: WednesThe next study group will day, Jan. 21-6:30 p.m. be held on Sunday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Golbitz home. The discussion topic is "Test tube babiespermitted in Jewish law?"

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Library announces expanded hours

Friday: 8 p.m. Worship service conducted by Harvey Schwartz. CAMP DAY Chuck Arnold will talk to interested parents and children about Camp Jay-CC at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18.

The Jewish Federation Library is now open the following hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; Suilday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday: 8 p.m. Sisterhood Shabbat An Oneg Shabbat follows. Saturday: 9 a.m. Minyans: Monday and Thursday 7:15 a.m.

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HISTORY STUDIED WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (JTA) - A*Iiewly begun historical research project of the Hartford Jewish conununity will combine the efforts of the University of Hartford's Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies with the resources of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford. ST. LOUIS (JTA)-The Center for Holocaust Studies here has honored the 96 people, primarily Holocaust survivors, who have given their oral history to the center's archives.. In other local news, Nobel Prize-winning novdist Saul Bellow has received the 19tb St. Louis Literary Award from St. Lcuis University.

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By Mary FeUmwi An unusual woman who spent most of her adult Ufe in volunteer service and leadership roles in Omaha died last Saturday night after a long illness. The memory of her spiritad personality, her vivacity, her ability as a leader and a spokesman for Jewish life in Omaha and Israel will long linger with her many friends and family. She was Mrs. Alexander D. Frank, better known to her friends as "Kitty" although her given name was Sarah Reva. She was one of the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Saul Katz, two warmly regarded early 1900'8 settlers in Omaha who assisted many immigrants from Russia with a first home and a first hot meal. Kitty Frank, with her attractive red hair in her youth, her tremendous sense of humor and her great devotion to Jewish life became a vibrant part of the local, regional and national sense. She and her husband were charter members of Beth El Synagogue. She was one of the early presidents of Beth El Sisterhood, served as president of the Midwest Branch of the Na-

tional WmiMfi's LMfue of the United Synafogue of America and alM MTved 00 iU national board for eight years. For thoaa who attended the annual conferences of the Branch the appearance of Kitty on the program as a speaker (»panelist was as inspiring and awaited as were her appearances at the late evening sessions with her vast store of jokes and Yiddish stories. A major part of Kitty's organizational life was devoted to the Omaha Chapter of Hadassah which she headed and to the Yearbook which she edited for many years. She headed the Women's Division of the Jewish Philanthropies, was an active participant in Israel Bond campaigns, and according to her "regained her spirit" by several visits to Israel. For many in my generation Kitty was teacher and mentor, inspiration and friend. In fact, because Kitty and her sister Ethel Edgar were bridesmaids at my parents' wedding, I have always felt a closeness, a relationship and a respect for this woman who was gregarious, colorful, one-ofa-kind in spirit, love of Judaism and of the Omaha Jewish community.

On Thursday, Jan. 22, workers in the Man's Diviaiaa of the FedMstioD Campaign will meat at the Jewish Community Center for a special training session with United Jewish Appeal Volunteer, Lewis (Dewie) Saltunan. Mr. Saltsman, a Chicago businessman and a member of the UJA National Training Center volunteer teem, was a participant in the 1986 Kadimah Missian to Eastern Europe and Israel, and the 1987 Mission to the Soviet Union and Israel. "Awareness is key," insists Mr. Saltzman. "People just don't know the facts about contemporary life in Jewish America. Awareness leads to involvement and involvement ensures survival. Unlike the days following the Holocaust. I never want my children to ever have to ask, 'Why didn't you do something?' And so we must." "We're very lucky to have Lewis Saltzman in Omaha," coomiented Federation executive vice president, Steven J. Rod. "Rarely do we have the opportunity for professional training in fund-raising—we can only benefit from his visit." "That's one of our goals," added Leonard Lewis, Men's Campaign chairman, "to be able to speak to each and every Jewish man in the Omaha community and relate our story in terms of his needs and ours." The evening will include dinner followed by participatory workshops with Mr. Saltzman. Anyone who is not yet an assigned worker in the 1987 Campaign, and would like to attend this session, should contact Sandra Rosenblatt, 3348200, for reservations.

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By Milton Jacoby MADRID (JTA)-An historic act of redemption will take place in 1992 in Spain when the Jewish people will symbolically return to the land from which they had been banished 500 years earlier by its sovereign rulers, the despots King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Their decree of expulsion was issued on March 31, 1492, and the Jews of Spain were given just three months to leave their homeland. Although it may seem a long way off, historians and Jewish leaders in Madrid, Barcelona and Cordoba are begiiming discussions on en agenda for the nationwide dbervances in 1992, half a millennium later, of that year of infamy in Jewish history. It is expected that delegations frpm Israel and the diaspora will convene in Spain five years from now at the invitation of the national Jewish conununity and the government. There ah^ady have been approaches to the World Jewish Congress and other bodies, but as yet there is no authoritative group within the country to plan and coordinate the historic event. It was learned from a number of historians and Jewish officials interviewed recently by this reporter that the government may be asked to appoint a commission of prominent Jews and non-Jews early in 1987. The aim of the body would be to devise a program of observances to take place during the week pf March 31, 1992, in fprmer ' great centers ef Jewish life: Toledg, Cordoba, Barcelona, Girona, Zaragossa, and others. A coroUairy pbjective

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BETHEL WOMEN'S LEAGUE Anna Weisman has been appointed a member of the National Board of Women's League for Conservative Judaism fct the 1986-88 term. She is a past president of Beth El Women's League and of the Midwest Branch of Women's League. Beth El Women's League Study Group will meet Jan. 18 at the home of Darlene Golbitz, cultural vice president. This will be the second of Rabbi Drazen's discussions, and members of Women's League and Men's Club are invited. R.S.V.P. to JWV POST 1260 Mrs. Golbitz, 334-7862. Epstein-Morgan Post No. This year's Women's 260 Jewish War Veterans of League Shabbat will he USA will have its regular chaired by Susie Drazen and monthly meeting Jan. 22 at Barb Chuidler. The conrniu7:30 p.m. in the American nity is invited to Beth El on Legion Post No. 1 Club. Feb. 14. Services will be led Members are asked to at- almost exclusively by the tend the first meeting of the women of the congregation, new year and pay dues. who will also sponsor the Kiddush. AMIT WOMEN KALAH FRANKLIN JEWISH UNITY The monthly meeting of MONTREAL (JTA) the Kalah Franklin Chapter Philanthropist Charles of Amit Women will be held Bronfman and his family on Jan. 21, noon at Beth El have established and funded Synagogue. The luncheon what he calls one of the five menu will be served and biggest private foundations in Canada. The CRB Founguests may attend. Entertainment will be dation will grant $4 million provided by Bess Borden, per year to counter Jewish who excels in story telling. poUuization and improve reHer Yiddish stories always lations between Israel and the Diaspora, The Canadian bring on much laughter. Make your reservations Jewish News quotes Bronfwith Fay Sekar 551-3049, man as saying.

NEW YORK (JTA) Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, former United States Ambassador to Israel Samuel Lewis and Israel's Ambassador to the United States Meir Rosenne will be among the featured speakers at the United Jewish Appeal's Washington Connection II in Washington, D.C., under the leadership of UJA national vice chairman Jerome Dick. Beginning Tuesday evening, January 27, and continuing to nightfall on Wednesday, January 28, participants will exchange views with Washington's key policy makers on leading domestic and international issues, meet Jewish members of Congress, greet the leaders of Washington's Jewish community and discuss issues affecting the strategic relationship between the United States and Israel, Dick said. In addition, there will be a gala dinner party at the Israel Embassy. At other seminars, participants will receive a behind-the-scenes in-depth analysis of Middle East issues and a look at the postelection Washington political scene. At a Capitol Hill luncheon, Senate leaders will address the group on issues affecting the American Jewish conununity. CHAIN SAWS « SNOWBUnVERS Sales—Servics—Parts TORO-UWNBOY-BOLENS

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boys. Welcome back to Dick Gummers. A tremendous all-signature for a card to Bill Joseph who is hospitalized. Sunshine Chairman Norm Wohlner reported Sam Kutler at BerganMercy, Bill Joseph at Methodist, Joe Gotsdiner at Clarkson. Sam Rosenstein presented guest entertainer Abe Rosenthal formerly from Sedalia, Mo. Abe, a professional violinist, organized and conducted the Sedalia Symphony for the past 45 years. Abe presented his wife. Fan, Us daughters, Willis Ann Ross, who accompanied him on the piano, and daughter, Charlotte. Abe delighted us with renditions from composers Anton Dvorak, Fritz Kreisler, and Spaniard, Montes. This writer apologizes for the error in the last issue of Old Timers, wherein I said that Norm Komey's two sisters gave him a birthday presentation. Gert is his wife. We welcome a long awaited suggestion, something everyone has, at some time or other, thought about, a lighted sign in front of the J. Ever been confused at night about where to turn in at a dark hour?

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The Store-Ill No story, description or recollection of Omaha 24th Street, post World War II, is complete without inclusion of the Joe Adler Delicatessen located between Charles and Seward on the east side of the street. This unbelievable establishment was the food-house of the delicacies of the Jewish folk of these parts. Asa young lad I well recall the admonition that you could get what you wanted at Adlers in traditional foods, as many such ethnic foods were not stocked by others or Adlers had a larger stock. From Bucksar (a Palestinian dried fruit) to Schmaltz herring (taken out of a barrel and thence wrapped in newspaper—usually the Forwarz), from pickled watermelon rind to most odiferous sauerkraut, Joe Adler stocked it. . • Joe Adler, as well as his family, were hard and long workers. It was not unusual for a day to start at 5:30 a.m. and last until 11 that night. Joe and his wife Anne worked side by side, and were assisted by Hymie, Jake and Morrie. On occasional instances, sister Helen helped out for she had other work. Joe Adler was a short man but powerfully built. He also had a flair for pickling various foodstuffs in large wooden barrels arid his stocky build must have come in mighty handy in moving his pickled wares from one spot to another. The pickled goods ran into an interesting varietypickles, tomatoes, peppers, cabbage (kraut), watermelon rind and other delicacies. During the Passover, the stock of Adlers was expanded to include the holiday items. To my knowledge, he was the orJy one that obtained a matzo called Friedmans that sold considerably under the other lines, It was more economical than the regufer matzo, selling for 10' per pound and if Joe was in a good mood, yiju might even get it for 9' per pound. Speaking of prices, it would be interesting to look at the prices in the early thirties and compare them with the prices today. The prices and other information of the store was furnished by Jake Adler. Thanks a lot Jake. Here are a few of the prices as Jake recalled: Corned beef and pastrami—90* per pound, salami, bologna and wieners—39' per pound, lox (cut from a large slab of salmon with a very large knife)—90' per pound, salmon tips, whitefish—30' per pound, Halavah (if you kwked at Joe just right, first a smile and then a big free chunk of Halavah to the smiler)—20' per pound. Joe, in his own manner, was a philanthropist and he so manifested his charitable acts without fanfare or publicity. Every Passover season Joe would have a large crock of Passover borsht prepared—sale price nothing—given away—the only requil'ement you had to furnish the container to remove your portion. So much more could be written of these little stores that were so important to the continuation of the heritage of our Omaha Jewry. How nostalgic to think of those days long gone, the fabulous store and most, of the people—the Joes, the Annes and the Hymies of yesteryears. Next time-the fish stores of North 24th Street. Would you have something to add?

Convention "wedding" Thirty Omaha meiqbers of BBYO attended the Regional Winter Convention Dec. 2528 in Kansas City. Omahans Jay Gordman and Jodi Greenberg coordinated and chaired the event which was attended by Kansas City, St. Louis, Lawrence, Kans., Columbia, Mo., and Omaha BBYO groups. Among the programs presented was an "interracial marriage," with Howard Opinsky, left, officiating at the "marriage" of Wendy Katzman and Steve Zuber. Two Omaha BBYO chapters won programming awards at the convention. Omaha will host the 1987 XVinter Convention. Teens interested in BBYO programs may call Carol Kaplan at 334-8200. •

Denver group tries to save former Golda Meir home DENVER (JTA) - The City of Denver may succeed in doing what the combined Arab armies never could— destroying Golda Meir's home. The Intermountain Jewish News reports that the Denver Building Department board of appeals was set to vote Jan. IS whether to order the demolition of the Golda Meir House, the home of the late Israeli premier from 191314. The board decided last month to postpone its final decision of an appeal by local residents Mel and Esther Cohen of a demolition decision reportedly backed by Mayor Federico Pena. They were representing the Golda Meir Memorial Association. To save the house, the board ordered the association to demonstrate by Jan. 15 that it can restore, relocate and utilize the building, entailing an extensive list of conditions that could cost up to' $150,000. Meanwhile, the association must provide additional

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Recent Hanukkah celebrations in Israel are featured in this week's "Hello Jerusalem," at 5 p.m. Sunday on Cox Cable Chaimel 7. . One of the best known singing groups in Israel, from Kibbutz Haogen, sings two songs. "Hello Jerusalem" hostess, Leah Zinder, joins in lighting the candles at the Kibbutz. Another segment features new eye surgery innovations in Israel. Simcha Dinitz brings Viewpoints from the President's residence when he interviews Chaim Herzog. The program will be reshown on Monday evening at 7 p.m. and again Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

security for the ramshackle structure, now stored on girders in a park here. Building Department inspectors told the board that the house is dangerous because of structural weakness that could not practically be restored due to deterioration. Paul Hoskins, director of the city's Community Development Agency, said that the city has spent upward of $27,000 and staff time on utilizing the house over the last six years. The association asked for six months to begin its efforts to create a memorial to Meir with the house. It now is seeking funding from foundations as well as voluntary labor. A structural engineer it hired said the building would not immediately collapse and could be restored. There was better news regarding the Pearl Street Temple here, which the City and County of Denver plan to purchase. Mayor Pena called the building historically and architecturally important. "It was the center of the Jewish conununity for 60 years," said Rabbi Raymond Zwerin. The city will invest $1 million, the Jewish News reports. The Pearl Street Temple Emanuel Foundation, the organization formed in 1983 to prevent the scheduled razing of the building, must raise $250,000 to finalize the purchase.

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Mr. and Mrs. Milton Moskovitz announce the engagement of their daughter, Rochelle, to Edward J. Bates II, both of Chicago. The bride-elect is a gallery assistant and a student of gemology. at the Gemological Institute of America. The future bridegroom, the son of Barbara Bates Duffy and Edward Bates of Dallas, attended Roosevelt University and is the owner of Bates Gallery in Chicago. Grandparents of the bride elect are Mrs. Kate Ferer, the late Louis Kiiklin, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Bert J. Moskovitz, all of Omaha. The couple plans a Sept. 26 wedding in Chicago.

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