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By Morris Maline An estimated 500 men, women, and children sat silently at Temple Israel Sunday night as survivors of the Holocaust carried yellow tulips in the processional. Escorted by Boy Scouts, the survivors expressed the symbol of hope, of freedpm, and then lit yartzeit candles for the six million Jewish men, women and children who perished some 50 yearsago. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel led the service from The Six Days of Destruction: Meditations Toward Hope, and this was followed by members of the Omaha Symphony Orchestra performing Silenced Voices, works by those composers who also suffered death. Sponsored by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council, the service also was supported by the Dorothy Lustgarten Riekes Music Fund, the Mort Richards Endowment Fund, and the ADUCRC. ' In photos at left, survivor Lola Reinglas enters the sanctuary carrying a yellow tulip, and liberator George Miller lights a candle in memory qf the six million. Other participants were Sarah Raful, Alon Mor and Ann Kibel Schwartz, representing Hilde Mayer, Joe Boin and Lilly Boin. • Among the attendees was Mayor Hal Daub. Destruction and redemption was the theme for the evening program.
Beth Israel plans Evening of Memories
Lion of Judah conference to draw 1,300 women By Barbara Chandler, Bobbie Epstein appointed Federation communications director to national UJA position The second UJA Lion of Judah Conference will take place in Washington D.C. Sept. 18 through Sept. 20. Thirteen hundred women from all over the [Jnited States are expected to attend.' Maxine Kirshenbaum and Joodi Veitzer are rnaha conference chairs. Bobbie Epstein is servqg as a regional vice-chair for the conference. IVograni highlights include brieGngs and break>ut sessions with top American and Israeli governnent officials on subjects of international and national concern to women and the future of the Jewish community. Mrs. Epstein noted that issues which will be dismssed "range from Israel - Arab relations to the «ligious right and how it affects our lives.' Mrs. Kirshenbaum, who attended the conference ast year, remarked, This was an experience that Ranged my life. It is a powerful event that brings »gether so many intelligent, creative women with imarkable abilities.
Bobbie Epstein ha% been appointed to serve as a member of the UJA National Women's Campaign Board. Her selection was made by ^tty Kane, national women's chair. As a national board member, Mrs.Epstein will continue her work on the Midwest Regional Committee for PACE and LOJE, proBobbie Epstein grams under which donors may endow their annual campaign gifts. She will also serve as a community consultant, providing advice about annual campaigns to other communities, and she will take an active leadership role in all aspects of UJA. In addition, Mrs. Epstein is serving as regional vice-chair for the The speakers are knowledgeable and inspiring, UJA Lion of Judah Conference which will be held he strength of this gathering of Jewish women in Washington, D.C, in September. pacts not only our own Jewish communities, but "I was thrilled and honored to receive this e entire world." appointment," remarked Mrs. Epstein. "The memMrs. Veitzer also attended last year's conference. bers of the National Women's Campaign Board are 'It-was a wonderful, moving experience. Not only dynamic, bright, caring, involved women who have van it emotionnlly and intellectunlly slimiilnting, it iicconiplii-lied so much in their lives. I feel privivasnlsoTun. < legi"! to have the opportunity to be involved ul this ' "Being in Washington D.C. is exciting in itself, level of Jewish leadership." (nd the perfect settinR for this important conferOonimQnting on the impact'of women's cam(nee agenda. We have a new group of representa- paign, Mrs. Epstein added, "Anything we do to jves in Congress and it's important for our voices make our presence known in the world helps. The D be heard." reason many events occur — or don't occur— is The conference is open to all members of the because of a strong presence of Jewish leadership jon of Judah Division, those who make a gift to in the world." he annual UJA/Federation Campaign of $5,000 or nore. The Jewish Federation of Omaha has announced Registration must be turned into the Federation that it will accept donations for Oklahoma City. ifTice by May 5. Checks may be made payable to the Jewish For more information oAhe conference and reg- Federation of Omaha for Oklahoma relief Funds itration, contact Maxine Kirshenbaum or Joodi will be forwarded to the Jewish Federation In Veitzer, or call Jan Perelman, Women's Campaign Oklahoma for distribution to relief agencies. UrMtor, at the Federation, 334-8200.
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By Helen Schwartz Nostalgia, laughter, and some tears await those attending the Beth Israel gala "Evening of Memories," Sunday, May 2L The event will commence with a social hour and 'noshari" (hors d'oeuvres) at 5 p.m., followed by a deli buffet at 6 p.m. On exhibit will be various displays, scrap books, etc. Included will be video clips of former events, such as the Citation Dinners, which were held from 1953 through 1962; men, women and children participating in holidays, meetings and parties. Shirley Herman is honorary chairman; Don and Bornicf Cohen, co-chairmen; Dr. Paul Shyken, master of ceremonies; Donald Gcrber, vocalist; and Frieda Elcwitz, r<'niini.''cence8. At tliesc aforementioned events, Beth Israel's social hnll was filled with seating on the stage. However, the social hall today is limited to a smaller number of people. Please make your reservations by Tuesday, May 16. Cost is $12 per person. Make check payable to Beth Israel Synagogue and mail to Bernice Cohen, 6606 Charles St., Omaha, Ne. 68132. Also indicate with whom you with to be seated. That evaniog, full-length videos may be ordieri^ at )16 each, uti audio cataettes at $7 each