January 26, 2007 by Jewish Press

Vol. LXXXVI No. 20 Omaha, NE

Camp is great, but how to pay for it? by CHERYL LERNER Administrative Assistant, Center for Jewish Education You have heard it and read it, and statistics continue to prove it. Jewish youth who attend Jewish summer camps and participate regularly in Jewish activities have a much higher chance of being active in the Jewish community and retaining a strong Jewish identity in adult life. Jewish summer camps provide memories to last a lifetime and the friendships made often continue through adulthood. That said, there is a dose of “sticker shock” when is comes to the cost of camp. Thanks to the generosity of the Omaha community however, there are a number of options to help make these experiences a reality. And with recent changes made by the Jewish Federation, funding is now available for a greater age range. Omaha’s Federation awards Jewish Experience Grants which are specifically designed to assist with funding of camp experiences. Previously only available for the summer prior to and two summers following a child’s B’nai Mitzvah, Jewish Experience Grants are now available for children in grades three through 12. The total grant amount is $1,000 which can be used in one summer or divided into two $500 grants to be used over two summers. Requirements include: the child’s attendance at religious school the year prior to and the year following camp; the family must be a contributor in good standing to the Federation’s Annual Campaign; the program must be a summer residential Jewish camp recognized by the Center for Jewish Education; and the camp session must be a minimum of two weeks. In addition, the CJE’s Financial Aid Committee has several funds from which it awards financial-need based scholarships. During the past three years, more than $100,000 has been awarded to enable families to give their children summer camp experiences. The deadline for both grants and financial-need based scholarships is March 30. Applications are available at www.jewishomaha.org. Select the CJE page and then ‘Scholarships and Grants.’ Applications are also available by calling 334.6445 or e-mailing mgrossman@ jewishomaha.org.

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Arab’s delayed Cabinet appointment stirs accusations of racism, politicking by DAN BARON JERUSALEM (JTA) -The naming of the first Arab minister to the Israeli Cabinet was billed as an event underscoring hope of securing racial harmony in the Jewish state, though it may long remain mired in regional conflict. But the nomination of Raleb Majadele instead has merely Raleb Majadele, the first served to uncover Israel’s Israeli Arab to be named as often messy personality polia Cabinet minister. tics and the latent racism of Credit: Knesset some of its citizens. Majadele, a veteran Laborite, was chosen by the party’s leader, Defense Minister Amir Peretz, for the science, culture and sport portfolio. He is to replace Ophir Pines-Paz, who bolted in November to protes Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s inclusion of the right-wing Yisrael Beiteinu party alongside Labor in the governing coalition.

Peretz was quoted as telling Majadele that in government, he would “help improve relations between the various sectors of Israeli society” -- a reference to Jewish-Arab ties strained by the Palestinian intifada and allegations of institutional discrimination. Seemingly the nomination was a brazen bit of inverse race-baiting by the dovish Peretz: Pines-Paz left because of what he perceived as Yisrael Beiteinu’s anti-Arab platform, only to have his place taken by an Arab. Asked how he would deal with sitting in government with Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman, who has proposed ceding Israeli Arab areas to a future Palestinian state and ousting Arab lawmakers from the Knesset, Majadele said, “It won’t be simple.” But he added, “I think that my appointment strengthens the Israeli government and constitutes a step in the right direction toward the Arab public.” Prime Minister Ehud Olmert praised Majadele’s nomination. The prime minister told his Kadima faction that the appointment of an Arab minister “is a significant act whose time has come.” Continued on page 2

Teaching the Holocaust is important, but it won’t stop anti-Semitism today by KENNETH STERN NEW YORK (JTA) -- Holocaust Remembrance Day will be observed in many parts of the world on Jan. 27 thanks to a landmark 2005 U.N. General Assembly resolution designating that day. One might say, “It’s about time,” as it took 60 years for the United Nations to memorialize the Holocaust, or “perfect timing,” given Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s ongoing public denial of the Holocaust, which is not unrelated to his desires to obtain nuclear arms and wipe Israel off the map. Remembrance of the Holocaust is important for many reasons, from recalling the enormity of the tragedy that befell European Jewry to reminding us all how easily the human capacity for hatred can be harnessed into genocide. Continued on page 2

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Beth El to co-sponsor community-wide Tu B’Shevat celebration at Lauritzen Gardens by JILL BELMONT Beth El Publicity Coordinator For the second year, Beth El Synagogue and Lauritzen Gardens will co-sponsor a special community-wide Tu B’Shevat family celebration, free of charge, on Sunday, Feb. 4, 1:30-3 p.m., at the Gardens’ visitor and education center, located at 100 Bancroft St. Tu B’Shevat marks the beginning of spring in Israel, and is also known as the New Year for Trees. This holiday, which celebrates the gifts of nature, is the perfect time to remember the importance of preserving nature, and to discuss questions of ecology and the spirit of living in cooperation with the world. During the afternoon, attendees will be treated to tours of the indoor gardens, singing, craft activities, and enjoying fruits and nuts of the season. In addition, the event will be highlighted by Cantor Gastón Bogomolni and Annelise Ocanto, who will entertain during a special Sephardic music concert, accompanied by guitar and hand drums. “This will be such a nice way to cele-

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During last year’s Tu B’Shevat celebration at Lauritzen Gardens, Nancy Rips and Cantor Gastón Bogomolni, center, led garden tours and explained the holiday’s traditions and symbolism to attendees; the event will be reprised this year on Feb. 4. The community is invited to attend, free of charge.

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brate the holiday which reminds us of our connection to earth,” said Beth El’s Rabbi Mordechai Levin. “In this era of global environmental threats, Tu B’Shevat reminds us how fragile and complex our ecosystem really is. Judaism sees nature as a product of the Divine. We are the custodians of the earth, and we are commanded to respect and care for our world.” Bringing the celebration of Tu B’Shevat to the general community carries a great message, said Cantor Bogomolni, who led a similar event years ago in Valencia, Spain. “I believe that Tu B’Shevat carries a universal message about ecology,” he said. “The fact that we celebrate the birthday of the trees and honor the plants is definitely a global message that affects everyone, and there should not be discrepancies of faith when it comes to taking care of our green world.” Admission during this special community-wide event is free, generously underwritten by a donor; all activities and crafts have been underwritten by Beth El Synagogue.

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Continued from page 1 But as we recall the horrors inflicted by the Nazis, we must not delude ourselves: Neither Holocaust remembrance nor Holocaust education should be considered an antidote to contemporary anti-Semitism. In recent weeks some commentators, noting the recent Holocaust denial conference in Tehran, have pointed to teaching about the Holocaust as an answer for this type of anti-Semitism. But the medieval charge that Jews poisoned wells was not a debate over water quality; it was a libel asserting that Jews were conspiring to harm nonJews, and gave an explanation for troubling events. Likewise, Holocaust denial is not about the Holocaust. It is about Jews, charging them with making up the Shoah as part of a conspiracy to harm non-Jews and, in Ahmadinejad’s view, harming Palestinians in particular. Imagine a young Muslim on the outskirts of Paris listening to imams describing Jews as the offspring of apes and pigs, infidels who have no right to live on -- let alone have a claim on -- the Arab land of Palestine. Your image of Israelis is that shown on Al-Jazeera, outsiders who are defiling the Holy Land and oppressing Palestinians. How would teaching this young Muslim about Nazis, Hitler, Auschwitz and the Einsatzgruppen death squads possibly cure his anti-Semitism? Do we really expect that learning about dead Jews will somehow change his views about live ones, who he believes are harming his Arab and Muslim brothers today while controlling a land to which he believes only Muslims can lay claim? Recall the anti-Semitic orgy that was the 2001 U.N. World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance held in Durban. The spewers of hate were not skinheads and neo-Nazis. They were representatives of anti-racist groups from around the globe who believed that demonizing Israel and its Jewish citizens was the best way to combat racism. Was their problem really lack of knowledge about the Holocaust? They likely had more Holocaust education than the norm. Yet in Durban they regularly equated Ariel Sharon and Adolf Hitler, and Israel and Nazi Germany, while using the Holocaust-produced lexicon of genocide, terms such as “ethnic cleansing,” to anti- Semitic ends. True, knowing about the Holocaust is critically important as a key event in 20th-century history that offers

many important lessons. But it is dangerous to suggest that Holocaust education is a tool -- or as some say, “the” tool -- to combat anti-Semitism. Consider the U.S. State Department’s treatment of Sweden in its “Report on Global Anti-Semitism.” It noted a dramatic increase in anti-Semitic hate crimes and the perception of the Jewish community and that these incidents were linked to immigrant populations, leftists and events in the Middle East. Yet the report observed approvingly that “the Government took steps to combat anti-Semitism by increasing awareness of Nazi crimes and the Holocaust.” Not only is the intellectual disconnect troubling, but such a stance is too easy a way out for governments that do not want to deal sufficiently with the sources of contemporary anti-Semitism. There are many things that can and are being done to combat today’s hatred of Jews. Human rights organizations must be challenged when they do not sufficiently assert that freedom from antiSemitism is a human right. Governments must be engaged to ensure that they investigate and prosecute anti-Semitic hate crimes fully. Monitoring groups must catalog not only the old-fashioned forms of religious and racial anti-Semitism, but also the more contemporary forms which treat the Jewish state in the same bigoted manner that traditional anti-Semitism regards the individual Jew. Campus administrations need to uphold the highest academic standards and make certain that while heated debate is encouraged, intimidation is prohibited. These and other steps, including education-based programs, can help in the fight against anti-Semitism. But they must all be guided by testable theories and available facts to demonstrate how and why they are likely to work. In the next generation the Jewish community in the United States and in Europe will be shrinking, both in real numbers and proportionally, and resources they can draw upon to combat anti-Semitism also will likely diminish. We can no longer afford to rely on presumptions, past practices or wishful thinking. Kenneth S. Stern, the American Jewish Committee’s expert on anti-Semitism, is the author of the newly released Antisemitism Today: How It Is the Same, How It is Different, and How to Fight It.

Arab’s delayed Cabinet appointment Continued from page 1 “But the move must be made while keeping in mind the big picture of vacancies in the Cabinet and the demands of Labor and Yisrael Beiteinu,” Olmert said. Israeli media quoted Olmert confidantes as accusing Peretz of failing to consult with the prime minister before putting Majadele’s name forward. Sources close to the defense minister charged Olmert with delaying the appointment in order to help Ehud Barak, whom Olmert is said to prefer for Labor leader, gather support ahead of that party’s May primary. Condemnation of Majadele’s appointment was quick to come from both Jews and Arabs. Esterina Tartman, a senior Yisrael Beiteinu lawmaker, accused Peretz in a radio interview of threatening the Jewish character of Israel by encouraging “assimilation.” She was further quoted by Israeli media as calling Majadele’s nomination a “blight” on Zionism -- language that drew censure from across Israel’s political spectrum. Some Israeli Arabs, meanwhile, accused Peretz of an attempt at tokenism and patronage. “In the existing situation, the ability of an Arab minister who is a member of a Jewish-Zionist party to influence the condition of the Arab population and central issues, such as the Palestinian question, appears to be nil,” said Asad Ghanem, a Haifa University professor who recently helped put together a manifesto arguing that Israel’s Jewish character was inconsistent with full civic participation for its Arab minority. “I think that Majadele, as an Arab minister, won’t even work as a fig leaf,” Ghanem said. Others saw an even more partisan ploy by Peretz, whose standing in Labor has been at a nadir since the summer war in Lebanon, the failings of which are blamed by many Israelis on the militarily untested defense minister. Enlisting the support of Labor’s sizable Arab electorate could help Peretz fend off challenges in the primary by Barak, a former Israeli prime minister and military chief, and Ami Ayalon, a former Navy admiral and Shin Bet director. “This appointment is exclusively for the purpose of the primary and is characteristic of a confused government that is only dealing with its survival,” said Pines-Paz, another contender in the Labor race.

Unlike Tartman, Lieberman said he had no problem with an Arab joining the Cabinet, but he echoed the charges against Peretz. “The problem here is in the timing and the fact that a minister in the State of Israel is using the tools at his disposal wrongfully in order to promote himself politically,” Lieberman said. Majadele, a 53-year-old father of four from Baka alGarbiya, would not be the first non-Jew to serve as an Israeli Cabinet minister. Olmert’s predecessor, Ariel Sharon, appointed Salah Tarif, a Druse, to his Cabinet. Tarif stepped down in 2002 amid corruption charges.

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Presidents of the various regions of United Synagogue concluded a trip to Israel with a meeting with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, where they discussed – among other things – the status of Diaspora conversions. International President and former Omahan Dr. Raymond Goldstein, center, gives Olmert gift copy of Eytz Haim, the Conservative Movement commentary on the Five Books of Moses as USCJ Exec. VP Rabbi Jerome Epstein looks on. Olmert was asked by Rabbi Epstein about the recent initiative of Sephardic Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar to recognize no conversions in the Diaspora. Olmert said his government had not considered the proposal, but that he was committed to maintaining a conversion policy that was “open.” “He clearly gave the signal that he would be sympathetic to our cause,” Epstein said after the meeting in the prime minister’s office in Jerusalem.

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“Eat, Drink and Be New Testament scholar hopes to engage Jews Jewish” theme of classes and Christians in meaningful dialog by BETH KATZ about the historical Jesus of Nazareth. at Beth Israel A professor at the Divinity School at Director, Malashock Project for Interfaith Affairs by MARY BORT for Beth Israel Synagogue During the month of February, Beth Israel will offer the community a number of programs that pertain to the theme “Eat, Drink and Be Jewish.” Among the food-themed programs offered will be classes taught by Rabbi Jonathan Gross, including a Lunch and Learn about the foods of Israel and a two-part class about the Birkat haMazon. The topic of the Monday, Feb. 12, noon, Lunch and Learn will be “Got Milk and Honey?” According to Rabbi Gross, “The popular belief is that Israel is a land flowing with milk and honey. The purpose of this Lunch and Learn will be to discuss what the real produce of the land is, in biblical times to modern day.” Gross looks forward to the monthly Lunch and Learns. “I love the crowd and value their ideas,” said Gross. “It’s always stimulating and everyone asks such great questions. If you are interested in some lively discussion, you’ll want to attend.” Cost for lunch is $5; please RSVP to the office. An in-depth examination of Birkat haMazon, the grace said after a meal, will be the focus of a two-part class on Tuesdays, Feb. 6 and 13, 7:30 p.m. “The two classes are independent of one another,” explained Gross. “So even if you can’t attend on the 6th, you’re more than welcome to come on the 13th.” “The ‘Birkat haMazon’ is one of our oldest prayers, dating back 3,500 years to when the Jewish people were in the desert after leaving Egypt,” Gross continued. “We say the prayer all the time, yet we rarely think about what it means. The classes will give us an opportunity to do that as we draw from ancient, medieval and modern commentaries. The first will delve into the poetic aspect of the prayer, analyzing the language and learning how to make it relevant and personal. In the second class, we’ll learn some of the laws that surround the prayer, considering when it is said and not said, and what to do if you forget to say it.” Other Beth Israel February programs relating to “Eat, Drink and Be Jewish” include a Bracha Bee after the Tu B’Shevat Seder and dinner on Feb. 4, and a community lecture by author Azriela Jaffe about her book, What Do You Mean, You Can’t Eat in My Home?: A Guide to How Newly Observant Jews and Their Less Observant Relatives Can Still Get Along, on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Azriela’s book is available for purchase at Beth Israel’s office, at $20 per copy. For more information or to RSVP for the meals, please call the office at 556.6288.

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Purimspiel: coming soon to Lincoln by ELAINE MONNIER Congregation B’nai Jeshurun Calling all actors, singers, musicians, and anyone who might like to pretend to act or sing or assist in another way with the production. It’s time to start rehearsing for our Purimspiel, if we’re going to put one on this year. Purim is the first weekend in March. Prior experience and/or talent are not required; you just need to want to have fun presenting the story of Esther. This year’s production is “The Megillah According to Stage and Screen.” Last year, a telling of the story with songs and vignettes at various points in the narration, worked well for the smaller cast and was less demanding. Are you interested? Does a Sunday afternoon rehearsal still work What other days/times work? Please let me know soon if you can help out in any way by contacting me at ekmonnier@juno.com or 327.9212.

Vanderbilt University, she’ll also address why understanding Jesus in his Jewish context is critical to strengthening JewishChristian relations, preventing anti-Semitism from slipping into Christian teaching and helping Jews better understand the practice of Judaism during Jesus’ time. This ADL Malashock Project for Interfaith Affairs event is held in partnership with the Center for Faith Studies at Countryside Community Church and is free and open to the public, but registration is required. The event was originally planned for October 2006, but had to be rescheduled. To reserve, please contact Cyndi Kugler, Director of the Center for Faith Studies, at 402.391.0350 or e-mail cyndik@countrysideucc. org. For more information on this or other Malashock Project programs, contact me at the ADL office, 402.333.1303, or e-mail bkatz@adl.org.

Texas Hold ‘em poker tournament at Temple Israel expected to draw full house by CLAUDIA SHERMAN Temple Israel Communications Coordinator For a night of coveted prizes, appetizing refreshments, and affable camaraderie, Temple Israel Men’s Club is sponsoring a second Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament on Thursday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. Last year’s tournament “was a very successful and fun event,” said this year’s chair Adam Kirshenbaum. “I would encourage anybody who wants to play or who knows somebody that might want to play to contact me,” Kirshenbaum said. “Very similar to last year,” he added, the tournament will be at Temple Israel. Buy-in tickets are $50 and can be purchased from Kirshenbaum by calling him at 965.8935 or from any of the committee members who are Mike Silverman, David Stern, Matt Kirshenbaum, and Adam Yale. Players can register the evening of the tournament by arriving at Temple at 6 p.m. to purchase tickets. Anyone is welcome to enter the competition including members of other synagogues and players who are not Jewish. All proceeds of the event will be donated to Temple Israel.

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Jewish Community Center Gallery to showcase “Select Cuts” by LYNN BATTEN JCC Publicity Associate For as long as there have been established art communities, there have been artists within them who usher in new practices, principles and perceptions of expression. From Feb. 1-27, the Jewish Community Center Gallery will present Select Cuts, an art exhibition featuring work from some of today’s hottest upand-coming artists, all of who are poised to define our current generation of art. Featuring specially chosen local and international artists, this multi-faceted show will cover many different mediums of art. Rich and vivid screen prints, bright paintings, stylish apparel design and delicate relief prints are just a few of the items that will be on display. This exhibition will also mark the debut showing of work by Parisian illustrator,

Anthony Mundy. Mundy’s whimsical illustrations have graced the covers of numerous books, including The Adventures of Hector Henderson by Kathleen Haley. He is eager to show his work at the Omaha JCC. “As a European artist working in Paris I have had very little contact with the US. It is a privilege for me to exhibit my work for the first time at the Omaha JCC. In working with their staff to prepare for this show, I can tell they have a dynamic and active environment there, which attracts a diverse array of people. I celebrate the showing of art in such places and am thrilled that I can be a part of this.”

While Mundy will bring the international flavor to this show, a strong representation of local artists stand ready to exemplify the talent of this region. Prime examples include participating artists like, Jake Gillespie, Peggy Gomez and Joey Lynch, the three founding members of Lincoln’s Tugboat Gallery. and Gillespie Gomez have shown work at multiple regional venues, and Lynch, a self-taught artist specializing in screen-printing, is no stranger to the art scene either. He has exhibited his work in many venues; including a display on the NBC Television show Tommy Lee Goes To College. Andrew Hershey, another participating

artist and recent Master of Fine Arts graduate from the State University of New York at Buffalo, is excited about the potential impact this exhibit could have on the metro’s art community. “I think this show is an exciting way to promote the local art scene. If people enjoy the work here, they may be interested in attending other shows in the area. Omaha has a vibrant art scene that, every year, is increasing by leaps and bounds. Organizations such as the Bemis Center, FilmStream, and Saddle Creek Records are all fostering its growth. It is definitely an exciting time to be in Omaha.” The community is invited to meet the participating artists during the Opening Reception held on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2 - 4 p.m. For more information, contact Rachel Blum at 334.6404 or rblum@ jccomaha.org.

Center for Jewish Education continues classes by MARY SUE GROSSMAN Administrator Exercise those brain cells to help keep warm during the rest of the winter. Register now for classes sponsored by the Center for Jewish Education in February and March. Tuition for each four-session class is $23, discounted to $18 for donors to the Annual Campaign of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Please note that pre-registration is required. Just call 334.6445 or e-mail mgrossman@jewishomaha.org to register or for more information. “The Short Stories of Isaac Bashevis Singer” is taught by Gary Katz and runs on Wednesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21, and 28, 11 a.m.- noon, in the Kripke Jewish Federation Library

Singer was one of the most prolific and best-loved chroniclers of Jewish experience in Eastern Europe, especially Poland, where he was born. Singer reflects everyday Jewish life in Poland in the early 20th century but also adds a dose of fantasy and folk elements. The class will focus on his short stories, including “Gimple the Fool” and “Yentle the Yeshiva Boy” and others. “Notions of the Afterlife” is taught by Dr. Guy Matalon, director of the CJE, on Wednesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 7-8 p.m., at Temple Israel, and then on Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28, 7-8 p.m., at Beth El. The course is based on Dr. Matalon’s research of different notions of the afterlife. Jewish sources such as the Torah,

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Talmud and many rabbinic works offer different perspectives on the afterlife. The purpose of the class is to explore the texts and the various alternatives that are presented in the Jewish tradition. The afterlife as a concept is tied to other key concepts such as messianism, resurrection of the dead, immortality and non-existence. The course will discuss not only the meaning of the terms but their implications on our relationship with God and Torah. (Participants can register for either or both sessions.) “Memory and Legacy of the Holocaust” will be taught jointly by Dr. Matalon and Beth Seldin Dotan, director of the Institute for Holocaust Education, on Thursdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 78:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community

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Overnight camp: ready or not? JEWISH PARENTING by SHARON DUKE ESTROFF Going to overnight camp for the first time; it is – in many circles – a Jewish rite of passage. Unlike becoming a bar or bat mitzvah, however, the perfect timing for transitioning from day-camper to overnight camper is not preordained; on the contrary, it can vary significantly from child to child. With no magic age to rely on, how do we determine whether or not our child is ready to take the sleep-away plunge? We take a deep breath, separate our own conflicted-emotions from the question at hand, and look for the following overnight camp readiness markers in our son or daughter (adapted from guidelines by Chris Scheuer, director of camping for YMCA camping services of Greater New York): A desire to go to overnight camp. True some kids require gentle nudges to get them into the sleep-away state of mind. But if you notice your child turning a ghastly gray every time you broach the topic of bug juice or s’mores, chances are you should wait another round of the calendar before bringing them up again. • Successful experiences away from home. Generally speaking, kids who routinely spend the night with friends without 3 a.m. pleas for pick-up or survive a week at Grandma’s with minimal trauma are more likely to take to an extended stay at overnight camp than kids who don’t. • Adaptability to new routines. Every child takes a little while to settle into new schedules and routines, but some kids become prohibitively anxious in the absence of familiar protocol. In other words, if you believe your child might wig out if his favorite Scooby Doo mug isn’t delivered nightly to his bedside with spring water and crushed ice, overnight camp may be a Scooby Don’t for now. Ability to interact with other children. Your child needn’t be a social debutante, but a basic knack for integrating into a group, relating to other kids and forging friendships is vital for group/bunk life. A handle on hygiene basics. While overnight camp provides an excel-

lent forum for promoting independence in kids, a child who has yet to nail down hygienic basics (i.e. face and body washing, hair and tooth brushing, nose and tuchas wiping) can quickly become disheveled, malodorous and embarrassed. Ability to express needs. Plenty of shy kids thrive in a sleep-away setting, but profound hesitance to communicate personal needs – especially when a child is not feeling well, needs help learning a skill, or isn’t sure where an activity is taking place - can compromise a camper’s physical and emotional well-being. Willingness to experience the outdoors. No matter how expensive an overnight camp might be, it is not going to be the Ritz. On the contrary, spiders, snakes, rain, and mud are part of the overnight camp fabric. While most kids take well to the opportunity to connect with nature on such an intimate level, some kids – let’s just say - do not. Respect for adults. Enjoying a bit of parent-free abandon is part of the fun of overnight camp. Still, basic kavod toward counselors, specialists and other authority figures, and willingness to adhere to adult-initiated boundaries, are prerequisites for a successful sleep-away stay. Finally, keep in mind that the aforementioned guidelines are not foolproof. Some kids may receive stellar scores in classic overnight camp readiness signs and still not be ideal summer sleep-away candidates. Others may come up short on paper, but do absolutely fine at overnight camp. This is why it’s always important to consult your parent gut – your intrinsic understanding of your child - before making a final decision on this issue (and on any other parenting issue for that matter). If, after careful consideration, you determine your son or daughter is not quite ready for prime-time overnight camp, don’t despair. Embrace the coming months as an opportunity to help your little camper reach these milestones, and reassess the situation next year. Sharon Duke Estroff is an internationally-syndicated Jewish parenting columnist who appears in over 50 Jewish publications, an award-winning educator; and mother of four. Her first parenting book, Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah will be released by Broadway Books in 2007. She can be reached at: www.sharonestroff.com.

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BIRTHS Benjamin F. Shapiro and Amy D. Reynolds announce the Jan. 9 birth of their daughter, Liora Gafna. She has a brother, Matan Efron, age 3 Grandparents are Gila and Julian Katz of Hermosa Beach, CA, and Howard Shapiro of Canton, PA, and Vicki Cooley, and James Reynolds of Fairfield, IA. Lauren and Seth Topek of Houston, TX, announce the Jan. 12 birth of their daughter, Nora Evelyn, named for her great-grandfather, Norman Rips, and greatgrandmother, Evelyn Paley. Grandparents are Dennis and Susan Paley, and E.Stanley and Barbi Topek of Houston. Great-grandmother is Joan Rips.

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Camp Sabra perfect summer getaway by JEFF ROSE With 3.5 miles of private shoreline and beautiful scenery in Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks the St. Louis Jewish Community Center’s Camp Sabra is the perfect summer getaway for kids. More than 550 campers from 3rd through 11th grades from over seven states are expected at the camp this summer. It is accredited by the American Camp Association and received a perfect score on its reaccreditation last summer. Camp Sabra has so many activities to choose from including: archery, tennis, field hockey, basketball, baseball, ping pong, high and low ropes challenge courses, horseback riding, cooking, drama, digital photography and arts and crafts. Water activities include: waterskiing, canoeing, kayaking and sailing. A brand new pool was completed in 2005 with a diving area and a shallow area for beginning swimmers. Third through sixth graders who considering going to an “away” camp for the first time are encouraged to try the “First Experience.” “This taste of camp is perfect for a camper who might be a little unsure or has never attended an overnight camp,” camp director Jeff Rose said. “’They come for one week with the option to stay on for an additional week.” Third grader Tomer Palmon attended the camp for the first time last year. “I love the iceberg and the food,” Tomer said. “My sister told me it was really fun and they do have really cool stuff there.” Tomer’s sister Shir has attended the camp for the past four summers. She will not be there this summer because she is going to Israel. However she is looking forward to returning the following summer. “The atmosphere at Camp Sabra is amazing,” Shir said. “You don’t have time to sit around because you’re always having fun!” Camp begins June 10. For more information on Camp Sabra call 314.442.3426 or visit their website at: www.campsabra.com.

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SATRDAY, JANUARY 27 Sparks Beneath the Surface, 9:15 a.m. at Temple Israel Tot Shabbat, 11:15 a.m. at Beth El OTYG Program, 8 p.m. at Temple Israel THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Women of the Torah class, 9:30 a.m. at Beth Israel Adult Study with the Clergy, 10 a.m. at Temple Israel Getting More Out of Prayer, noon at Beth El Torah on Wheels, noon at Gordman’s Jewish Thought, 12:45 p.m. at Chabad House Yiddush Group, 1 p.m. Lessons on the Holocaust, 7 p.m. at Kripke Library Advanced Parshah Study, 7:30 p.m. at Beth Israel FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Planned Giving Council of Nebraska, 8:30 a.m. Visions Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m. Tot Shabbat and Dinner, 6 p.m. at Temple Israel BBYO Kallah Weekend, 6 p.m. Junior Congregation Shabbat, 6 p.m. at Beth El Interfaith Musical Service, 7:30 p.m. at Temple Israel SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Sparks Beneath the Surface, 9:15 a.m. at Temple Israel Sisterhood Shabbat, 9:30 a.m. at Beth El BBYO Kallah Weekend, 9:30 a.m. Shabbat Tunes and Tales, 11:15 a.m. at Beth El Yachad at Knights Hockey, 7 p.m. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 The Living Torah, 9:30 a.m. at Chabad House Class with Rabbi Nadel, 9:45 a.m. at Beth Israel Adult Education, 10 a.m.-noon at Beth El Nashir Community Jewish Choir, 11 a.m. at Beth El Beth El Tu B’Shevat, 1:30 p.m. at Lauritzen Gardens Artist Gallery Reception, 2 p.m. Tu B’Shevat Seder & Dinner, 5 p.m. at Beth Israel

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5 JSS Senior Luncheon, 10 a.m. Story Time, 11 a.m. at Kripke Library Women’s Book Group, 1 p.m. at Beth El “Build a Book,” 6:30 p.m. at Friedel Jewish Academy Derech Torah: Judaism 101, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Sparks Beneath the Surface, 9:15 a.m. at Temple Israel NCJW Fundraising Event, 7:30 p.m. Temple JYG Bowling Night, 8:30 p.m. at Mockingbird Lanes

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 RBJH/Jewish Senior Services Meeting, 11:30 a.m. Mah Jongg Players, 12:30 p.m. at JCC BBYO Night, 6 p.m. “Intro to Jewish Ethics,” 6 p.m. Israeli Dance Class, 6:30 p.m. The Mothers’ Circle, 7 p.m. at Beth El Parshah Roundup, 7 p.m. at Chabad House JCC Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 The Living Torah, 9:30 a.m. at Chabad House Class with Rabbi Nadel, 9:45 a.m. at Beth Israel Adult Education, 10 a.m.-noon at Beth El (BESTT) 5th Grade Family History Program, 10 a.m. at Beth El Men’s Club Speaker with Alan Potash, 10:30 a.m. at Temple Israel Nashir Community Jewish Choir, 11 a.m. at Beth El Temple Israel OTYG Camp Fun Fair, 12:15 p.m. at Eastern Nebraska 4-H Center, Gretna, NE BESTT Chaverim, 12:30 p.m. at Beth El Visions Playhouse & Dinner, 2 p.m. Deli Night with comedian Joel Chasnoff!, 5 p.m. at Temple Israel Musical Theater and Specialty Camp Trip to “The Lion King,” 5:30 p.m. at JCC Teen Lounge

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Abba, Eema and ME, 9:30 a.m. at Beth El “The Short Stories of Isaac Beshevis Singer,” 11 a.m. at Kripke Library Exec. Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Friedel “Notions of the Afterlife” class, 7 p.m. at Temple Israel Board of Directors Meeting, 7 p.m. at Friedel Learn to Write Hebrew Cursive, 7 p.m. at Beth El Kabbalah Circle, 7 p.m. at Chabad House THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Women of the Torah class, 9:30 a.m. at Beth Israel Adult Study with the Clergy, 10 a.m. at Temple Israel Getting More Out of Prayer, noon at Beth El Jewish Thought, 12:45 p.m. at Chabad House Yiddush Group, 1 p.m. Men’s Club Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament, 6 p.m. at Temple Israel Lessons on the Holocaust, 7 p.m. at Kripke Library Advanced Parshah Study, 7:30 p.m. at Beth Israel

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Women’s Book Group, 1 p.m. at Beth El NCJW Book Club, 7 p.m. JFS Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Derech Torah: Judaism 101, 7:30 p.m. at JCC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 ADL/CRC Board Meeting, noon at JCC BBYO Night, 6 p.m. “Intro to Jewish Ethics,” 6 p.m. at JCC Israeli Dance Class, 6:30 p.m. at JCC Parshah Roundup, 7 p.m. at Chabad House

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 ADL Echoes and Reflections Workshop, 8 a.m. at JCC “The Short Stories of Isaac Beshevis Singer,” 11 a.m. at Kripke Library Danny Siegel, the Original Mitzvah Hero, 4 p.m. at Temple Israel “Notions of the Afterlife” class, 7 p.m. at Temple Israel Learn to Write Hebrew Cursive, 7 p.m. at Beth El Kabbalah Circle, 7 p.m. at Chabad House THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 USY Winter Shabbaton at Perlstein Resort & Conference Center, Lake Delton, WI through Feb. 18 Women of the Torah class, 9:30 a.m. at Beth Israel Adult Study with the Clergy, 10 a.m. at Temple Israel Getting More Out of Prayer, noon at Beth El Jewish Thought, 12:45 p.m. at Chabad House Jewish Women International Sweetheart Day, 1 p.m. at RBJH Yiddush Group, 1 p.m. Book Discussion Group, 1 p.m. at Kripke Library NCJW Board Meeting, 7 p.m. ADL Youth Leadership Mission to Washington meeting, 7 p.m. at JCC Lessons on the Holocaust, 7 p.m. at Kripke Library Coffee and Conversation with Cantor Shermet, 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble ADL Interfaith Affairs Community Presentation, 7 p.m. at Countryside Community Church Advanced Parshah Study, 7:30 p.m. at Beth Israel SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Sparks Beneath the Surface, 9:15 a.m. at Temple Israel SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 The Living Torah, 9:30 a.m. at Chabad House Class with Rabbi Nadel, 9:45 a.m. at Beth Israel Adult Education, 10 a.m.-noon at Beth El Nashir Community Jewish Choir, 11 a.m. at Beth El Yachad at Maplewood Lanes, noon Basketball Awards Ceremony, 4 p.m. NCJW Grandparents/Grandchildren Reading Group, 4 p.m. at Kripke Library

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Congregational Conversations, noon at Temple Israel Tot Shabbat & Dinner, 6 p.m. at Beth El

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Jewish camp, Beth El teens make a solid Jewish connection by JILL BELMONT Beth El Publicity Coordinator Ask Seth Rich, Brianna Sadofsky or Ari Brodkey about Camp Ramah, and you’ll get more than stories about sailing, arts and crafts or marshmallow roasts: you’ll hear about their meaningful immersion in Jewish life and a community bond that has touched all three teens. Rich, 18, and Sadofsky, 15, have repeatedly been drawn to Ramah, the camping arm of the Conservative Movement. With seven locations throughout North America, Ramah offers a full range of activities which integrate Jewish values and observances into the daily camp experience. Activities include swimming, sailing, kayaking, music, dance, nature, photography, arts, sports and drama. Both teens have attended the Conover, Wisconsin, camp, and Rich, a seven-year Ramah veteran, took his camp involvement to the next level this past summer by participating in Ramah’s six-week Israel Seminar. Open to 12th graders who have attended one of the seven Ramah camps throughout North America, the program Israel Seminar is based in Jerusalem, offering attendees the opportunity to explore Israel’s history, take trips throughout the country, and basically “live as part-time Israelis,” said Rich, a senior at Central High School. During his stay, favorite activities included “kayaking down the Jordan River with one of my best friends, playing in the sand dunes outside of Eilat, a bike-ride through t h e desert that concluded with a zip line into a lake, and the week I spent in the Israeli Seth Rich, right, and friends visit near David Ben- h i g h Gurion’s gravesite in the southern Negev Desert. s c h o o l military introductory program called ‘Gadna,’” he said. Over 300 teens participated in the Israel Seminar, Rich said, and the experience reinforced him with “a strong sense of a national community with my fellow Ramahniks, and a stronger appreciation for Israel and all that it is.” When asked how Camp Ramah feeds his Jewish spirit, he replied, “It is my Jewish spirit. Ramah makes me want to continue to be Jewish, but not in the same ways. It makes me want to try new types of expressing my Judaism and faith in God. Ramah has shown me that the most important part of Judaism isn’t the religion, but

the community that is formed by the religion.” Rich’s passion for Ramah was apparently contagious: thanks to his influence and enthusiasm, Sadofsky began attending the camp in Wisconsin two summers ago. While searching for a Jewish camp, Sadofsky said she first heard about Ramah through Beth El Education Director Judy Rubin, “then what really got my parents hooked was when they talked to Seth,” she recalled. “After that, it was just a matter of filling out forms and getting packed.” Judaism is woven into daily camp life in a variety of ways, explained Sadofsky, a freshman at PapillionLaVista High School. In addition to Hebrew lessons and text study, “every building has a Hebrew name, and every sport, art, and woodworking project is in Hebrew. Mealtime announcements are also in Hebrew. In addition, we learn a lot about Israel and what’s going one there.

Brianna Sadofsky, middle row, fourth from right, says ‘cheese’ with her Ramah cabin mates. “Ramah gives you every opportunity to be as Jewish as you want to be,” she added. “You can learn about the Torah or learn to read the Torah -- all you have to do is ask and they will find someone to teach you. Ramah offers a great environment to make a strong Jewish community, and we do it all ourselves without really realizing it.” Among her favorite activities were Zimriyah, the camp-wide music festival, and participating in camp plays, all performed completely in Hebrew. Her group performed the musical “Grease,” and she remarked that “it was so cool to hear all the music in another language.” Brodkey, 14, a first time Ramah camper (also in Wisconsin) this past summer, said he was drawn to the camp because of its atmosphere “and some of the amazing programs that it offered.” Saying that “Judaism was everywhere in camp in some form or another,” he shared that “almost everything was in Hebrew, and every night we had an evening activity that was often tied to Judaism. It is something that is hard to describe, but throughout the entire experience

there was a sense of Jewish identity.” Spending the summer with Jewish teens from all over was “something I wished I’d done sooner,” he admitted, adding that although the many of his fellow campers were from the Chicago area, “their backgrounds varied as much as their last names!” While he enjoyed daily activities which included boating and working on-air with the camp’s radio station, Brodkey cited as his most mean- Ari Brodkey, right, and friend in ingful activity his Ramah’s radio station: Brodkey group’s tzedakah gained on-air experience and worked project: holding a the mixing board during his camp yard sale and selling stay. “Shabbat-o-Gram” greeting cards. Proceeds from these efforts were divided up and sent to aid residents of Darfur, as aid relief efforts in northern Israel, and to support Magen David Adom. Returning to Ramah is sure thing for both Sadofsky and Brodkey, and remains a definite possibility for Rich, who may go back as either a camp counselor or specialty staff member. And, he stressed, if other job opportunities or preparations for college preclude him from returning for the summer, he is determined to visit the camp at least once. Sadofsky makes no bones about continuing as a Ramah camper next summer. “Of course I’ll go back -I don’t see how I couldn’t. Ramah is a place where I can really feel like I’m in a Jewish community. While I go to synagogue and am involved with BBYO and USY at home, those are just a couple times a week. Also, there aren’t many Jews in my school, but at camp I’m surrounded 24/7, and it’s a great feeling. “Going to Ramah is a life-changing experience. The way everyone connects to each other and really creates a community is amazing. You make lifelong friends and memories that will never fade.” Looking forward to his next year in Wisconsin, Brodkey encouraged others to experience Camp Ramah, because “it is a Jewish experience like no other. It is a camp that is in a league of its own which encourages kids to pursue their own identity and tie it into their Jewish identity. I feel that I have matured because of this experience, and I can safely say that I will remember it always.” For more information about Camp Ramah, call 312.606.9316, ext. 221, e-mail registrar@ramahwisconsin.com, or visit the camp website at www.ramahwisconsin.com.

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Temple kids enjoy sports, the arts, nature, Shabbat, and Hebrew at Jewish summer camps by CLAUDIA SHERMAN Temple Israel Communications Coordinator Approximately 20 youngsters from Temple Israel spent part of the summer of 2006 climbing the Alpine Tower, a five-story challenge course (supervised by specially trained staff); learning Hebrew at Merkaz Ivrit, the Hebrew Center; improving their skills in visual arts, drama, dance, instrumental music, and video production; playing basketball, ping pong, foosball, air hockey, riding horseback, swimming, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing. It all happened at Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) near Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. More than 30,000 kids, including many from Omaha over the years, have called OSRUI their summer home since 1952. OSRUI was the first Union for Reform Judaism camp in North America. OSRUI sees its mission, in part, as providing the opportunity for the pursuit of excellence in Jewish life experiences…through sessions that are varied and focus on specific areas of interest including kibbutz life, the arts, Hebrew immersion, and more. “But whether you love sports or arts or waterfront or archery, the most important thing that happens at OSRUI is making new friends and returning to camp each summer with the friends you have made here. Campers come to OSRUI from all over…Wisconsin and Illinois and Minnesota and Michigan and Nebraska and Indiana and even as far away as Europe and Israel!” said Jerry Kaye, director of OSRUI. More than 40 rabbis including Temple Israel’s Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, cantors, and educators from Reform congregations spend two weeks each at OSRUI. Sessions from two weeks to as long as seven weeks (for tenth graders and older campers) offer cabin accommodations as well as opportunities to live out of a tent, an intensive Hebrew-speaking environment, and a bike trip around Lake Michigan. Hannah Budwig, 10, spent her second summer at OSRUI in 2006 participating in sports, learning Hebrew, and making new friends. She went to camp with fellow Omahan Maddie Jensen and “made a lot of new friends from Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hannah’s been staying in contact with a friend with whom she’d like to return to Oconomowoc next summer. Celebrating Shabbat was one of Hannah’s favorite times at camp. “The food is really, really good on Shabbat!” she noted. “And after dinner, you sing. It’s really fun!” She added that she liked learning Hebrew at camp. Another returning camper was Justin Norton, ten. He liked it so much the first time that he returned in 2006

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for more swimming - his favorite sport, horseback riding, and the joy of nature. “You get to make new friends and learn (conversational) Hebrew,” Justin said, two of the best things about his camp experience. Although he went to OSRUI with friends from Omaha, he met new friends from Kansas City with whom he enjoyed Shabbat and played games in Hebrew. “I think it’s just altogether a really good camp,” according to Justin.

Susan Freeman, left, treasures the many friends she has made over the years at Camp Sabra in Missouri. Effie Tsabari, also from Omaha, is standing next to Susan. The other girls are from Texas. About eight Temple kids chose to spend their summer at Camp Sabra, the St. Louis Jewish Community Center’s resident camp located on Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks. Sabra recently underwent a construction phase which added an extensive aquatic complex. Susan Freeman, 16, has been to Sabra six times. The first summer, she was accompanied by “one of my friends from Temple.” After that, “I kept going back, because I made more and more friends and it was fun. My favorite part was the four-to-five-day camping trips.” An outdoors lover, the Central High School sophomore said, “The counselors became more like sisters.” Susan stays in contact with her camp friends. She visited them in Dallas during her recent winter break. Shwayder Camp, operated by Congregation Emanuel of Denver since 1948, is another popular summer spot for Temple youngsters. Located at 10,200 feet, Shwayder is nestled in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. About six Temple Israel campers went there last year including 11-year-old Noah Grossman. It was his fourth year, and he hopes to go again in 2007. “The counselors are really nice and you get to interact with the older kids,” he said. He especially likes that Shwayder is “a small camp” and that the director, Zim S.A. Zimmerman, “is fun and active.” Like most of the other camps, Shwayder celebrates Shabbat and “there’s a big party,” said Noah. “We sing

Hebrew songs, jump, and dance.” Chloe Ginsburg, now a freshman at Millard North High School, has spent four summers at Herzl Camp in Wisconsin, on the shores of Devil’s Lake, two hours from the Twin Cities. Summers there are filled with Ruach, Judaism, dance, lifelong friendships, and fun for campers from numerous states as well as Canada and Israel.

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Cleaning up the environment starts at home Next week...Feb. 1-2, is Tu B’Shevat. Sometimes known as the “Birthday of the Trees,” it has become associated with the environmental movement. In fact, COEJL (the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life) notes in its mission statement, that the non-profit organization “seeks to expand the contemporary understanding of such Jewish values as tikkun olam (repairing the world) and tzedek (justice) to include the protection of both people and other species from environmental degradation. COEJL seeks to extend such traditions as social action and g’milut hasadim (performing deeds of loving kindness) to environmental action and advocacy. And shalom (peace or wholeness), which is at the very core of Jewish aspirations, is in its full sense harmony in all creation.” So what can we do to help--as individuals, and as a community? There are some obvious responses...from buying more fuel-efficient cars to recycling (you’ll be happy to note that bins are placed strategically throughout the 132nd Street Jewish Community Campus in order to recyle newspapers and papers). Turning the thermostat down a degree or two at home and in our Jewish institutions would not only save donated dollars (in the second case) but also fuel. And planting more trees would provide shade (also decreasing our utility bills) and absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But COEJL has another suggestion that

could really have a big affect. COEJL is hoping to sell 50,000 CFL bulbs (compact fluorescent lights) and the difference could be dramatic. If every household in the United States purchased just one of these energy efficient lightbulbs it would be as though 1.3 million cars had been taken off American roads! You read that last statement correctly...CFLs use 75% less energy than incandescent light bulbs -- and last eight times longer! Granted, CFL light is cool, not warm, like incandescent lights (and therefore not so kind to how we look). However, COEJL is not demanding we change all our lightbulbs...just one. And there’s another benefit; for every CFL bulb used, there’s a corresponding savings of about $55 over the lifetime of the bulb! This is such a simple solution to our growing environmental woes. So far, COEJL has already sold 20,000 CFL bulbs--almost halfway to its goal. And those light bulbs have kept 8250 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. A number of synagogues across the country appropriately kicked off this campaign during Hanukkah -- the Festival of Lights. But it’s not too late for Nebraska to join COEJL’S campaign to be a “Light Unto the Nations” and “Light One Candle, Change One Bulb.” You can donate

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WASHINGTON (JTA) -- As Israel’s ambassador to the United States for the past four and a half years, I spent much time explaining the case for Israel to the American public. Not a day would pass where I would not be called upon to reaffirm my nation’s honored distinction as the homeland of the Jewish people and the sole democracy in the Middle East, and to expound on its contributions to mankind. My tenure in Washington coincided with the foundation and evolution of Nefesh B’Nefesh. I watched as the organization, which facilitates aliyah from North America, grew from a vision to an exciting reality. The more I observed the organization, the more impressed I was by its leaders and its remarkable, dedicated staff. It became clear to me that Israel’s future is dependent upon aliyah. Aliyah is the key to Israel’s demographic security, eco- Then-Israeli ambassador to the United States, Daniel Ayalon, left, nomic development, cultural shakes hands with a man about to make aliyah on a Nefesh B’Nefesh Credit: David Karp richness and democratic flight in a 2005 photo. governance. It is the ultimate message that the every resource to accomplish this objective. I Jews are here to stay in their homeland forev- intend to further the excellent relationship er. This is the driving force for my decision to that Nefesh B’Nefesh has fostered with govpartner with Nefesh B’Nefesh as the organi- ernment agencies as well as with the Jewish zation's co-chairman. Agency for Israel, and to continue with the The sheer magnitude of what has been comprehensive approach to the aliyah process achieved by Nefesh B’Nefesh in bringing that Nefesh B’Nefesh has developed. North American and, more recently, British Aliyah is the core essence of our national Jews to Israel impressed me from the outset. agenda. I could not imagine a greater way to Here was an organization that was succeeding serve my country. in speaking to Jews across North America, Daniel Ayalon, who recently stepped down bringing them by the planeload to Israel. This as Israeli ambassador to the United States, is was a cause that was close to the new co-chairman of Nefesh B’Nefesh.

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Out of focus on Foxman The offensive against pro-Israel voices finds a target in the ADL’S autocrat

BEHIND THE H EADLINES by JONATHAN S. TOBIN He is one of the strongest personalities in an American Jewish world that has no shortage of outsized egos. To know him is not always to admire, let alone love him. But there is no denying that Abe Foxman, the longtime head of the Anti-Defamation League, has a unique place in the political culture of this country. Whether it is because of the power of the ADL name or his tremendous skill at fundraising and networking among the rich and powerful -- or just the passion that this child survivor of the Holocaust brings to his job -- when Foxman speaks, the mainstream media and government figures generally listen. And that is why, despite the criticisms that can be leveled at him, the recent effort by some leading intellectuals and media types to target Foxman as the man leading an effort to “silence” critics of Israel is something that even those who aren’t his biggest fans should be worried about. If The New York Times can pigeon-hole a mainstream centrist like Foxman -- a man who has schmoozed with Denise Rich and the Clintons on Air Force One, and who provided Steven Spielberg with a kashrut certificate after the filmmaker’s despicable film Munich -- as a mere shrier of gevalt out to squelch “innocent” leftists who dissent from the party line on Israel, then heaven help the rest of us. The Enforcer The image of the ADL leader that comes across in the profile devoted to him in The New York Times Magazine on Jan. 14 is that of a huckster of the fears of the past. Author James Traub portrays a man whose fervor may be genuine, but whose dictatorial control of the prestigious group puts him in a position to be a “one-man sanhedrin doling out opprobrium or absolution for those who speak ill of Israel or the Jews.” Foxman’s sincerity about anti-Semitism gives Traub a degree of sympathy for him, or at least enough to deter him from seeing him as a Jewish version of Al Sharpton (“another portly, bellicose, melodramatizing defender of ethnic ramparts,” according to the writer). But what makes Foxman interesting to Traub appears to be his role as enforcer of what John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt have called the “Israel Lobby’s” hard-line policy of silencing any and all critics of what they see as the Jewish state’s stranglehold on American foreign policy.

It is a theme echoed by former president Jimmy Carter in his scurrilous book Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid, who has found his own “amen corner” (to steal a phrase from Israel-hater Pat Buchanan) among left-wing Jews such as the Israel Policy Forum’s M.J. Rosenberg and New York University professor Tony Judt. Walt and Mearsheimer write that “anyone who criticizes Israel’s actions or argues that pro-Israel groups have significant influence over U.S. Middle Eastern policy … stands a good chance of being labeled an anti-Semite.” According to Traub, “That would be where Abe Foxman comes in.” Judt is the poster-boy victim for those who claim “the lobby” is busy shutting up Israel-bashers. Judt, the author of viciously anti-Zionist screeds in The New York Review of Books, was supposed to give a talk at the Polish Consulate in New York about Israel’s nefarious influence over America last October. But before the event was held, the Poles, who have reason to worry about being associated with conspiracy theories about the Jews, told Judt to take his act somewhere else. Judt publicized the affair and managed to get many of the leading lights of New York intellectual life to sign a letter published in the Review of Books, accusing Foxman and the ADL of creating “an atmosphere of intimidation” toward poor, downtrodden Israel-haters like him.

The fact that Jews like Judt can be found to attack Foxman and others for defending Israel does not mean prejudice is not at work. Accusations (repeated by Traub) that Foxman indiscriminately labels foes as anti-Semites are simply untrue. For Traub, this was proof that Foxman was caught red-handed, even though he concedes the ADL director probably played no role in the cancellation (that honor may properly belong to David Harris of the American Jewish Committee). Though Traub rightly dismisses Judt’s rhetoric as more “Leninist” than democratic, he still considers Foxman “the hanging judge.” Foxman is an easy target for caricature. His political compass seems to point neither to the right nor the left, but always in the direction of the big money he raises with a skill that is matched by few of his contemporaries. He does appear to run the ADL like a one-man show and his ability to survive scandals, such as his key role in

Bill Clinton’s pardon of financier Marc Rich, is uncanny. But for all of the barbs that he has earned in his long tenure at the ADL, he is dead right about the main threat facing the Jewish people today: a frightening rise in international anti-Semitism. Many, including this writer, were quick to dismiss the ADL’s continued focus on anti-Semitism in the early 1990s. But given the way the virus of Jew-hatred has spread from the Arab and Muslim world to Europe, and the threat that a fanatical regime in Iran might acquire nuclear weapons to make good on their threat of genocide against Israel, there’s no escaping the fact that Foxman was right and those who wanted to change the subject were wrong. The Threat Is Real Traub seems to dismiss the intellectual seriousness of Foxman when he says he is “an anachronism” who “dwells imaginatively in the Holocaust.” The description of Foxman describing his vision of Iranian nukes falling on Israel makes him seem over-baked at best. But the nature of the global threat to Jewish survival has never been greater. And the biased delegitimization of Israel and Zionism that masquerades under the veneer of intellectual debate on college campuses and in leftwing publications like The Nation and The New York Review of Books is no passing fad. The fact that Jews like Judt can be found to attack Foxman and others for defending Israel does not mean prejudice is not at work. Accusations (repeated by Traub) that Foxman indiscriminately labels foes as anti-Semites are simply untrue. Far from being able to silence attacks on Israel and the ability of its many friends -- both Jewish and non-Jewish -- to stand up for its right to self-defense, the so-called “lobby” is itself the focus of an unfair and dishonest campaign. The intent of Walt, Mearsheimer and Carter is to make sure uppity Jews like Foxman pipe down when Israel’s life is at stake. Foxman, who was a supporter of the failed Oslo peace accords when wiser heads were more skeptical, is no right-winger. But his ability to swing away at those who dismiss the real peril that still faces the Jewish people and be heard in the corridors of power has made him a target. That means attacks on him in this context are actually a thinly veiled assault on the Jewish community’s last line of defense. Flawed Foxman may be, but if his work has placed him in the crosshairs of the Israel-bashers, then it is incumbent on fair-minded observers to answer attempts to shut him up with a long, loud Foxman-like roar of anger. Jonathan S. Tobin is executive editor of the Jewish Exponent in Philadelphia. He can be reached via email at: jtobin@jewishexponent.com.

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Synagogue Listings B’nai Israel Synagogue 618 Mynster St. Council Bluffs, IA 51503-0766 322.4705 email: CBsynagogue@hotmail.com

Beth El Synagogue Member of United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism 14506 California Omaha, NE 68154-1980 492.8550 www.bethel-omaha.org

Beth Israel Synagogue Member of Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America 12604 Pacific St. Omaha, NE. 68154 556.6288 BethIsrael@OrthodoxOmaha.org

Beyt Shalom An Affiliate of the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation 3012 S. 119 St. P.O. Box 390352 Omaha, NE 68139 660.2395 www.beytshalomomaha.org

Chabad House An Affiliate of Chabad-Lubavitch 1866 S. 120th St. Omaha, NE 68144-1646 330.1800 nebraskajudaism.com email: chabad@aol.com

Congregation B’nai Jeshurun South Street Temple Union for Reform Judaism 2061 S. 20th St. Lincoln, NE 68502-2797 435.8004 southstreettemple.org

Offutt Air Force Base SAC Memorial Chapel 301 Lincoln Highway Offutt AFB, NE 68113 294.6244

Rose Blumkin Jewish Home 333 S. 132 St. Omaha, NE 68154

Temple Israel Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) 7023 Cass Street Omaha, NE 68132-2651 556.6536 templeisrael-ne.org

The Neighborhood Minyan 1317 No. 57 St. Omaha, NE 68132 551.6609

Tifereth Israel Member of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 3219 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68502-5236 423.8569 www.tiferethlincoln.org

PERSONAL The family of Nathan N. (Norman) Berg wishes to thank his many friends and the staff of the Rose Blumkin Home for their offers of condolence and gifts of remembrance. We wish to extend additional thanks to Rabbi Gross for his kindness and support in our time of sorrow. - The family of Nathan Berg

B’NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE There will be no services at the synagogue on Jan. 26. Share Shabbat with friends at Offutt Air Force Base Capehart Chapel. For more information, please call 323.8885.

BETH EL SYNAGOGUE FRIDAY: Musical Kabbalat Shabbat service, 6 p.m. SATURDAY: Morning services, a.m.; No 9:30 Junior Congregation this week; grades 35 will attend K’tantan; K’tantan (K-2), 10:45 a.m.; Kiddush is sponsored by Beth El; Mincha/ Ma’ariv, 5:20 p.m. TOT SHABBAT & LUNCH: Saturday, 11:15 a.m.-noon, led by Esther Katz. Lunch will follow: $5 for adults; free for children six and younger. RSVP for lunch by contacting the office. Sitter Service is available during Friday night and Saturday morning services, on a drop-in basis, at no charge. KADIMA SHABBATON: Jan. 26-28. Retreat for sixththrough-eighth graders, “Taking the MTV Challenge: Mitzvot, Torah and Values.” W E E K D AY S E R V I C E S : Sundays, 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; weekdays 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. SUNDAY: Bible Discussion Group, 10 a.m.; Living Hebrew, 10 a.m., with Susi FrydmanLevin; “The Weekly Parasha: It’s All About Me?!,” 10 a.m., led by Andy Greenberg; “Jewish Pot Pourri,” 11 a.m., led by Frydman-Levin. THURSDAYS, noon: Rabbi Levin leads Getting More Out of Prayer: Insights into the Siddur. CURSIVE HEBREW MINICOURSE: Wednesdays in Feb., beginning Feb. 7, 7 p.m.; taught by Sara Juster. Cost is $18. Contact the office to register. SISTERHOOD SHABBAT: Saturday, Feb. 3. SHABBAT TUNES & TALES Saturday, Feb. 3, 11:15 11:45 a.m. Monthly sing-along program is open to all Jewish children (up to age five), their parents and grandparents. TU B’SHEVAT AT LAURITZEN GARDENS Beth El and Lauritzen Gardens will co-sponsor a special community-wide Tu B’Shevat family celebration, on Sunday, Feb. 4,

1:30-3 p.m. (See complete article on page 1.) SISTERHOOD HAMANTASCHEN SALE Available for just $5 per dozen. Order deadline, Thursday, Feb. 8. Forms are available in the office or send a check -- made payable to Beth El Sisterhood -- to: 14506 California St., Omaha NE 68154.Orders will be ready for pick-up in the social hall on Sunday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m.-noon, or March 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m-2 p.m. Services conducted by Rabbi Jonathan Gross. FRIDAY: Friday Night Live! is 4:30 p.m. pre-Shabbat concert; Kabbalat Shabbat and concurrent storytelling for children, 5:15 p.m., followed by dinner. SATURDAY: Shacharit, 9 a.m. Free babysitting, 9:30 a.m.; Children’s Classes, 10 a.m. (call the office for schedule); Kiddush sponsored by the Potash family in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Leonard Potash; Mincha, 5 p.m. followed by Suedat Shlishit with Gemara class; Havdalah, 6:19 p.m. SUNDAY: Shacharit, 9 a.m.; ABC: Advanced Bracha Class for teens and adults, 10 a.m. (This class will be in place of Rabbi Nadel’s regular “Reading the Rambam” class and Rabbi Gross’s Sunday teen class); Ma’ariv, 8:30 p.m. WEEKDAYS: Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Ma’ariv, 8:30 p.m. THURSDAY: Women of the Torah class, 9:30 a.m.; Advanced Parsha Study, 7:30 p.m.

BEYT SHALOM FRIDAY: Shabbat in the Home.

CHABAD HOUSE Services conducted by Rabbi Mendel Katzman. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FRIDAY: Service, 7 a.m. SATURDAY: Maamar class, 9 a.m.; Service, 9:30 a.m.; Kiddush luncheon follows the service. SUNDAY: Service, 8:30 a.m.; Living Torah, 9:30 a.m., 20minute video broadcast. WEEKDAYS: Minyan, 7 a.m. MONDAY: Maamar Kabbalistic Insights for Women, 12:15

p.m.; Halacha, 7 p.m. TUESDAY: W.O.W. Prayer Circle Tehillim & More, 9 a.m.; Parshah Roundup: Weekly Torah Portion Class, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Kabbalah Circle, 7 p.m. THURSDAY: Jewish Thought, 12:45 p.m. Events and programs are open to the community. For information or to register, call 330.1800 or visit www. Ochabad.com.

CONGREGATION B’NAI JESHURUN Services conducted by Rabbi Ilan Emanuel. FRIDAY: Shabbat Evening Service, 7:45 p.m. led by Rabbi Emanuel, with oneg provided by Sarah Kelen and Ken Bloom. SATURDAY: Shabbat Morning Service, 9:30 a.m.; Torah Study, 10:30 a.m. all led by Rabbi Emanuel. SUNDAY: LJCS K-1, 9:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at B’nai Jeshurun; Grades 2-7, 9:30 a.m.noon and Hallah High, 10 a.m.noon at Tifereth Israel; Winter Lecture Series, 7-9 p.m. at Unitarian Church, 6300 ‘A’ St. The topic is “Basic Warming Science and Intro to the Brokaw film on climate change” with Prof. Clinton M. Rowe, Assoc, Prof. of Geosciences at UN-L. TUESDAY: LJCS Parent Teacher Conferences, 7-8:30 p.m. at TI. WEDNESDAY: Hebrew class (grades 2-7), 4-6 p.m. at TI. ADULT EDUCATION “Israel: State of the Nation,” Sunday, Jan. 28, from 7-9 p.m.

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE FRIDAY: Services, 7:30 p.m.

ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: Services, 9 a.m., led by Marty Shukert.

TEMPLE ISRAEL FRIDAY: Shabbat Service, 6 p.m. Rabbi Eric Linder and Cantor Wendy Shermet will lead the service. Mary-Beth Muskin will give the D’var Torah on “Being Jewish.” SATURDAY: Sparks Beneath the Surface, 9:15-10:15 a.m.; Shabbat Morning Service, 10:30 a.m.

B’NAI MITZVAH Vincent Long, son of Ellen Long, became Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Jan. 20, at Temple Israel. Vincent is an seventhgrade student at Peter K i e w i t M i d d l e School. For his mitzvah project, Vincent helped set up a children’s library at Apollo school, an elementary

school for children with special needs. He has a three sisters, Samantha, Sarah and Melanie. Jordan Sophia Jensen, daughter of Lynne and Patrick Jensen, will become Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Temple Israel. Jordan is an seventh-grade student at Westside Middle School and partici-

pates in the Excellence in Youth program. Her interests include swimming, singing, and hanging out with friends. For her mitzvah project, Jordan raised nearly $500 by organizing a team of Temple Israel religious school students to Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. She has a sister, Madison. Grandparents are Toni and Charlie Rey of Riverwoods, IL and Dick Jensen, and the late Bonnie Briece.

SITTER SERVICE: Available each Friday evening for the 7:30 p.m. service, Saturday mornings when there is a bar or bat mitzvah, and Sunday mornings when there is Religious School. Advance reservations and a $5 donation are appreciated. Sorry, there are no facilities for infants. SUNDAY: Teacher Learning Coffee, 9:30 a.m.; Religious School (K-6), 10 a.m.-noon. WEDNESDAY: No Religious or Family School; No Middle/High School. LIFE LONG LEARNING TUESDAY, Jan. 30: Adult B’nai Mitzvah, 6:30–8 p.m. THURSDAY, Feb. 1: “Adult Study with the Clergy” with Rabbi Linder, 10-11:30 a.m.; Torah on Wheels, noon at Gordman’s. Please contact the temple office at 556.6536 to make a reservation. Cost is $6. BRUNCH: It’s Not Just For The Morning, Sunday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m. Join some talented WRJ cooks and their moms for some family favorites and other great dishes. Cost is $7 which includes a full brunch and recipe packet. No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker Night: Thursday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m. (See full story on page 3). ConversaCongregational tion, Feb. 9, noon to discuss the Temple Israel Building Project and the Tri-Faith Initiative.

NEIGHBORHOOD MINYAN FRIDAY: Minyan, 5 p.m. SATURDAY: Services, 9 a.m.

TIFERETH ISRAEL Services conducted by Rabbi Royi Shaffin. Minyan, MONDAY and THURSDAY, 9 a.m. FRIDAY: Services, 6:30 p.m. with a Shabbat dinner following. SATURDAY: Weekly Parashah class, 8:30 a.m.; Morning service, 9:30 a.m. followed by Shabbat lunch and Talmud class. SUNDAY: LJCS K-1, 9:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at B’nai Jeshurun; Grades 2-7, 9:30 a.m.noon and Hallah High, 10 a.m.noon at Tifereth Israel. WEDNESDAY: Men’s Lunch Group meets at the Knolls, 12:30 p.m. Call Yale Gotsdiner at 423.7066; Hebrew grades 2-7, 46 p.m. at Tifereth Israel.

Large print living will available Jewish Heritage for the Blind announced the availability of the large print “Jewish Halachic Living Will”, produced by the Agudath Israel and the Orthodox Union. Forward your request on your formal stationery to fax #: 718.338.0653 or send an e-mail to jewishheritage@gmail.com. Requests must include a phone number to confirm delivery. The supply is limited.

January 26, 2007

Friends and family celebrate a birthday

Rabbi Myer S. Kripke, left, celebrated his 93rd birthday on Tuesday, surrounded by friends and family. A resident of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, he was joined in the milestone event by retired attorney James Shamberg, formerly of Grand Island, NE, as well as nurses and other Blumkin Home staff and residents. His family visited last weekend to personally wish him a “Happy Birthday” on Jan. 21 and sponsored the birthday tea in the Home’s main dining room. His parasha column about the weekly Torah portion, “Sparks from the Word,” will return next week.

DEATHS RUBY SHKOLNICK MALAWSKY Ruby Shkolnick Malawsky died Jan. 7 in Palm Springs, CA. She was born and raised in Centerville, IA. She was preceded in death by husband, Morris Malawsky; brother, Jacob Shkolnick; and sisters, Betty Shkolnick Levinson and Pearl Shkolnick Bookin; as well as nephew, Stan Shkolnick, and niece, Juni Bloch. She is survived by nieces, Linda Bookin and Renee Partelow; nephews, Rodney Shkolnick, Dave Shkolnick and Donald Shkolnick; and many great-nieces and nephews. NORMAN E. RUBACK Norman E. Ruback died Jan. 22. Services were held Jan. 25 at the chapel at Beth El Cemetery. A veteran of the Korean War, he graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and joined his father and brother in the grocery business: Ruback Supermarkets, later on, Food City and World of Food. In his spare time, he showed national champion quarter horses. He is survived by brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Faye Ruback; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Marshall Kushner; nieces and nephews. Memorials to Beth El or favorite charity. To Submit an Obituary Notice: Send to the Jewish Press via email: ckatzman@jewishomaha.org; fax: 402.334.5422; or mail, 333 So. 132 St., Omaha, NE 68154; or log on to www.jewishomaha.org and click on ‘Jewish Press’, and then Submit announcements. Call the Press office at 402.334.6448 for more information.

Beth Israel offers new Shabbat morning youth programming by MARY BORT for Beth Israel Synagogue Junior Congregation, Tot Shabbat and Haftorah Study. These and other well-established youth programs are an essential part of Beth Israel’s weekly Shabbat morning service. Starting on Saturday, Feb. 3, the synagogue will offer additional Shabbat programming for youth, including a new Torah Parade and a Pirke Avot class for girls. The new youth programs are being developed by Rabbi Seth Nadel, “We already have a great program in place,” stated Nadel. “Now we’re taking it to the next level and enhancing what we have. We’ve been looking at all of the Shabbat classes, to continue developing our program. With seven years of teaching experience, Nadel is drawing from his background as he develops youth programming. “I’m working with the teachers on further developing and firming up the curriculum,” he said. “We’re looking to be even more cohesive and coordinated.” The children’s Torah Parade is one of the new additions. At approximately 9:45 a.m. on Shabbat mornings,

children will be invited to sing as the Torah is removed from the Ark and escorted around the sanctuary. “The Torah Parade is a fun way to incorporate the younger children into the service,” said Nadel. “We want to include the children so they feel even more comfortable and have a more active part in the service. As they grow, they’ll take more ownership. We’re developing the next generation of synagogue leadership.” The Pirke Avot, Ethics of the Fathers, class is for preand post-Bat Mitzvah aged girls and will be taught by Amanda Gurock. This class will focus on contemporary issues through the lens of age-old values. According to Nadel, “Pirke Avot lends itself well to this class, as it includes ethics, faith, prayer and Torah study. It will engage the girls and encourage them to grow.” Current classes for youth include: How to Daven Shacharit, Junior Congregation, Advanced Parsha for Kids, Tot Shabbat and Haftorah Study. These classes are taught by members Donald Gerber, Leon Shrago and Debbie Kricsfeld, and are open to boys and girls. For more information, please call the office, 556.6288.

Interfaith Kabbalat service at Temple Israel to celebrate Shabbat Shira by CLAUDIA SHERMAN Temple Israel Communications Coordinator Temple Israel’s Kol Rina Choir and the St. Paul United Methodist Church Choir, conducted by the church’s Music Minister Jerry Brabec, will present a Kabbalat service on Shabbat Shira, the Sabbath of Song, Friday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., at Temple Israel. Shabbat Shira is named in honor of the song sung by Moses and the People of Israel after they crossed the Red Sea, the Sea of Reeds, and is a celebration of the miracles that the Israelites experienced on their journey to the Promised land. After their successful escape through the Sea of Reeds, Miriam led the women who expressed their joy in God’s triumph over Pharaoh by dancing with timbrels. Kol Rina and the St. Paul Choir will sing “Miriam’s

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LIVE GENEROUSLY. IT DOES A WORLD OF GOOD.

The following people have contributed to the Jewish Federation of Omaha’s 2007 Annual Campaign. Thank you for living generously and helping us reach our 2007 campaign goal of $3.2 million. Pacesetters and Lions of Judah are listed in bold print. Donors who have increased their gift are also listed in bold print. Pacesetters (Men making an annual gift of $6,000 or more) Joel Alperson ● Harvey Aronson ❏ Baker Family ❍ Harold Bernstein Steven Bloch ❏ Irvin Blunkin ❏ Ronald Blumkin ■ Marc Brodkey ❏ Sherman Brodkey ❏ Henry Davis ❍ Elliott Equipment Co. & Capitol Equipment Co.* ■ Dick Glazer Jim Glazer John Glazer Gary D. Epstein ❏ Harold Epstein ❏ Paul Epstein ❏ Joseph Erman ❍ Michael Erman ❍ Tom Fellman ❍ David Friedland ❍ Friedman Family ❍ Sandy Friedman Willard Friedman ❏ David Gilinsky* Morton Glass ❏ Bruce Goldberg* Buddy Goldstein ❏ Herbert Goldsten Trust ■ Donald Goldstein ❏ Jeff Gordman Jerry Gordman Nelson T. Gordman ❏ Don Greenberg Paul Grossman Gary Javitch Arnold Joffe ❏ Lawrence Josephson Howard Kaslow ■ Jeff Kirshenbaum Joseph Kirshenbaum ❍ Kevee Kirshenbaum Howard Kooper ❍ Howard Krantz John Lehr Martin Lehr ❏ Leonard Lewis Livingston Foundation ■ Edward Malashock David Meyers Jerome J. Milder ❏ Allan Murow Bob Newman ❍ Murray Newman ❍ Allan Noddle Jay Noddle ❏ Steven Nogg Omaha Bedding Company ■ Omaha Steaks ● Anne and Alan Simon Eve and Fred Simon (In Memory) Steve Simon Kathy Simon Stacy and Bruce Simon Betiana and Todd Simon Alan Parsow Sol Parsow Steve Pitlor ■ Michael Platt Carl Riekes ❏ Andrew Robinson ❏ Blaine Roffman Larry Roffman Charles Schneider Les Schneiderman Harley Schrager ❏ Phil Schrager ❍ Ted Seldin ❍ Bruce Shackman ❏ Norm Sheldon Mike Sherman Steven Silver ❏ Stanley Silverman Stuart Simon Gerald Simons ❏ Mark Singer Slosburg Family Charitable Trust ❍ Jerry Slusky Swartzbaugh Farber & Associates, Inc. Isidore Tretiak Arnold Weitz Eugene Zweiback ❏

Lion of Judah (Women making an annual gift of $5,000 or more) Anonymous Margie Alperson ◆ Judy Baker Ellie Batt* Sandra Belgrade Carol Bloch Marcia Cohen Susie Cohn ✡ Bobbie Epstein Sandy Epstein Ruth Erman Darlynn Fellman Frances Fried Nancy Friedland Roz Friedman ▲ Thama Friedman Janet Glass Ann Goldstein Jan Goldstein Linda K. Gordman Nancy Greenberg Deborah Greene (In Memory) Rose Gross Fran Juro Andi Kavich Maxine Kirshenbaum ◆ Sharon Kooper ◆ Joanie Lehr Bobbi Leibowitz Susie Levine Frances Milder Jeanie Neff Sharee Newman ♥ Phyllis Newman Nancy Noddle ◆ Patty Nogg Carol Parsow Marcia Pitlor Pearl RichmanGiventer* Dorothy Riekes Zoë Riekes Kimberly Robinson Julie Rochman Cynthia Schneider Jan Schneiderman Beth Schrager Terri Schrager Bev Seldin ◆ Sarah Seldin Anne Shackman ◆ Phyllis Sherman ◆ Lorraine Silverman Norma Silverman Ellen Slosburg Joodi Veitzer ◆

Men’s Campaign Harold Abrahamson Alvin Abramson Michael Abramson Tony Adelson Jeffrey Aizenberg Lawrence Albert Leon Alexander David Alloy Harry Alloy Bernie Altsuler Rami Arav Izrail Aronchik John Atherton Brett Atlas Rabbi Aryeh Azriel Donald Baum Robert Beber Gene Beckerman Bruce Belgrade Robert Belgrade Mark Belmont Harry Berman Stuart Bernstein Terry Bernstein Tom Bernstein Alan Biniamow Morris Birenbaum Marvin Bittner Fred Blank Larry Blass Albert Bloch Brent Bloom Jon Blumenthal Aron Blyakher Brian Bogdanoff Cantor Gaston Bogomolni Howard Borden Vasili Borovski Bob Boumstein James Bresel Bruce Brodkey Lawrence Brodkey Pete Brodkey Ron Brodkey Alfred Brody Larry Budwig Sam Bukenholts Larry Cackin Ben Gurion Society Milt Cackin Jeffrey Cannon (Men or women under the age of 45 Fritz Cassman making an annual Samuel Cemaj David Chait giftof $1,000 or Jay Chasen more) Robert Chenoweth Anonymous Dave Chorney Anonymous William Christensen Anonymous Alan Cohen Bruce Baron Bob Cohen Paula Boggust Carl Cohen Stacie Brodkey* Don Cohen Marty Cohen Marc Cohen PACE and LOJE Funds Toba CohenSheldon Cohen Dunning* Norman B & William Cohen Frances P. Batt* Jeff Epstein Gerald Cohn Ted Friedland Henry & Dorothy David Cooper Riekes Endowment Cindy Goldberg Jeff Cooper David Goldberg Fund* ❏ Maurice and Danielle Gordman Ronald Cooper Sam Cooper Joan Udes* Kip Gordman Meyer Coren Susan Lehr Sheldon Coren Trenton Magid Jr.Pacesetters (Men under the age Kathy McGauvran* Ken Cowan John Dacey Michael Miller of 45 making an Jerry Dann annual gift of $3,600 Susie Norton* Arthur Davidson Rebecca Rosen* -5,999) Nancy Schlessinger David DeLand Mark Robinson Manuel Delgadillo Jonathan Rockman* Richard Schrager George Demidovich Michael Siegel Jack Diamond Melissa Steiner Double Chai Jacque Dolgoff (Women making an Charlie Sullivan William Dreyfus Tom Vann annual giftof Gregory Dubov Adam Yale $3,600-$4,999) Miles Ehrenkranz* Sarah Yale* Susie Blumkin George Eisenberg Eunie Denenberg Bob Endelman Gloria Kaslow Randy Endelman Shirley Kulakofsky Gary Epstein Kim Noddle Howard Epstein Suzanne Singer Irv Epstein Mimi Waldbaum Jack Epstein Melvin Epstein Richard Epstein Ronald Epstein Sam Epstein Tuffy Epstein Mikhail Etus Steven Evans Lou Fedman Sam Fedman Ronald Feldman Richard Fellman Stanley Feltman Cantor Leo Fettman Paul Fine Glen Fineman Steve Fingold Joel Finkel David Finkle Doug Finnicum Stephen Fischer Pierre Flatowicz Pomegranate (Women making an annual gift of $1,800-$3,599) Chris Blumkin Bess Brodkey Jane Brooks Anne Cohen Babe Cohn Cheryl Cooper Elaine Feldman Deanna Gilinsky Linda Gordman Caryl Greenberg Cookie Hoberman* Joanie Jacobson Joan Kaiman Renee Kasner Carol Katzman Madeline Katzman Sharon Kirshenbaum Sandy Kutler Barbara Lashinsky Sandy Lehr Bert Lewis Deanna Liddy Thelma Lustgarten Jody Malashock Linda Mann Sue Meyers Ducky Milder Lori Miller Janie Murow Barb Platt Arlene Richman Iris Ricks Margo Riekes Barbara Rips Jane Rips Stacey Rockman Susan Scherl Hannah Schwalb Esther Simon Eve Simon Muriel Steinberg Louri Sullivan Selma Tretiak Nancy Wolf Debbi Zweiback

Men’s Campaign Irving Forbes Joseph Frank Alan Fredricks Bob Freeman Jerry Freeman John Freeman Marshall Fried Samuel Fried Bruce Friedlander Walter Friedlander Scott Friedman Julius Froom Andrew Gelbman Leonard Gelbman David Gerber Donald Gerber Paul Gerber Larry Gilinsky Ron Giller Stu Giller Lawrence Ginsburg Arkadjy Ginzburg Pete Godwin Frank Goldberg Richard Goldberg Gene Goldman John Goldner David Goldstein Gary Goldstein Herman Goldstein Howard Goldstein Michael Goldstein Larry Goldstrom Mark Goldstrom Alan Goodman Robert Goodman Thomas Goodman Gary Gotsdinger Lonnie Graul Gary Green Andrew Greenberg Bucky Greenberg Bud Greenspan Leonard Greenspoon Gerald Gross Alex Grossman Joe Guss Victor Gutman Bruce Gutnik Howard Halperin Michael Halsted Allan Handleman Sheldon Harris Stuart Hart Larry Herman Kenneth Hoberman Jerry Hoberman Michael Hoberman David Hoffman Ron Ipock Phillip Itkin Richard Ivers Eli Jabenis Jon Jabenis Art Jacobson David Jacobson Richard Jacobson Ed Joseph Leslie Joseph Fred Kader Marc Kahn Marcel Kahn Robert Kahn Thomas Kahn Howard Kaiman Jerome Kaiman (In Memory) Nathan G. Kaiman Leo Kamisar Gary Kaplan Myron Kaplan Richard Katelman Robert Katleman Jerry Katskee Milton Katskee Ralph Katz Richard Katz Rabbi Mendel Katzman Richard Katzman Michael Kaufman* Leslie Kay Louis Kazor Larry Kelberg Dick Kirshenbaum Kevee Kirshenbaum Matt Kirshenbaum Max Kirshenbaum Tom Kirshenbaum Bruce Klein Harry Klein Milton Kleinberg Alexander Kogan Mark Kohn Joseph Kosinovsky Harold Kosowsky David Kotok Jack Kozlen Abe Krasne Lloyd Krasne Rabbi Myer Kripke Viatcheslav Krutik

Men’s Campaign Gary Kuklin Allen Kurland David Kutler Howard Kutler Stuart Kutler Wayne Lainof Jeffrey Laudin Michael Lazer Joe Leff* David Leibowitz Michael Leibowitz Martin Leiserowitz Robert Lepp David Lercher Richard Lerner Hugh Levin Rabbi Mordechai Levin Mike Levine Steve Levinger Roland Lewis Dmitriy Libov Mark Libov Michael Liddy Harvey Lipsman Boris Litvin Stephen Lubman Jerry Mack Bernard Magid Mike Makoid Larry Malashock Neal Malashock Robert Malashock Stanley Mandler Harold Mann Justin Manvitz Todd Manvitz Dan Marburg Gerald Marburg Irv Marcus Milton Marcus Myron Marko Howard Martin Leon Martin Jose Martinez Sheldon Masnek Guy Matalon Boris May John McGauvran Patrick McNamara Dan Meiches Maurice Meiches Gennadiy Menkov Gerald Meyer Phillip Meyer Joe Meyers Jon Meyers Marty Meyers Larry Meyerson Leo Meyerson Troy Meyerson Carl Milder Myron Milder Paul Militzer Sidney Mirvish Stanley Mitchell Michael Mogil* Gordon Moshman Ken Munzesheimer Alan Muskin Stuart Muskin Leonid Nakhimovich Howard Needelman Steve Neesman Simon Noel Alan Nogg Anthony Nogg Brian Nogg Jeffrey Nogg Dave Noodell Steven Noodell Mark Ocheretyanskiy Bob Olesh Louis Pachman Dennis Paley Marvin Parilman Gary Paskar Jeffrey Passer Joel Patton Elwill Pellman Bob Perelman Steve Perelman Stanley Perlmeter Edward Pesetsky Harvey Pickel David Pitlor* Roman Pisetsky Matt Placzek Donald Polsky Alan Potash* Merle Potash Ira Priluck George Quittner Dave Radler Adam Raffel Leonid Raksin Matthew Ray Steven Redler Rob Reiss Miles Remer Stephen Rennard Don Rice

Men’s Campaign James Rice Tom Rice Jonathan Rich Phil Rich Harry Richman Marty Ricks Gary Rifkin Dick Rochman Normand Roffman Lawrence Roitstein* Lloyd Roitstein Brian Rosen David Rosen Steve Rosen Sidney Rosenblatt Thor Rosenquist Martin Rosenstein Jerry Rosinsky Steven Rothenberg Mark Rubezhin Ron Rubin Michael Sadofsky Michael Salkin Ernie Saltzman Errol Saltzman Kevin Saltzman Fred Salzinger Mark Sanford Aaron Sasson Milton Saylan Abe Schloff Ben Schneider Edward Schneider Seymour Schneider Scott Schneiderman Michael Schop Julius Schreiber Jeff Schrier Natan Schwalb Michael Schwartz Sidney Schwartz Jeffrey Schweid Anthony Scioli Charles Scudder Greg Searson Nathan Seitelbach George Shafer David Shapiro Larry Shapiro Matt Shapiro Morris Shapiro Oleg Shats Rabbi Maximo Shechet Lev Shekhtman Jack Sherman Marc Sherman Mark Sherman Dave Shkolnick Rodney Shkolnick Michael Shnayder Leon Shrago Howard Shrier Michael Shrier Martin Shukert Alan Shulewitz Paul Shyken Michael Sigmond Howard Silber Peter Silberstein James Silverman Michael Silverman Scott Simon Harold Siporin John Siref Mark Siref* Steve Siref Dan Slusky* Jeffrey Smedlund Norman Smeerin Barry Snyder Michael Snyder Ramon Somberg James Sophir Arthur Stein Mark Stein Robert Stein Alan Stoler Bud Studna John Sutin Marvin Suvalsky Mark Sweet Melvin Tatelman Scott Tatelman Marvin Taxman Roger Tederman Gady Tene Fred Tichauer Steven Tipp Max Tomchin Eitan Tsabari Sergey Tsvid Stewart Tully Boris Turetsky John Vann Jerald Venger Arthur Walker Martin Warren Jim Wax Steven Wees Mike Weinberg Harry Weiner Marvin Weiner

Men’s Campaign Dale Weinstein Norman Whitman Bryan Wine Norman Wine Stewart Winograd Ernest Wintroub Leon Wintroub Abe Wisnia Phil Wolf Harry Wolfson Steve Wolpa Warren Wolpa Irvin Yaffe Sol Yaffe Harold Zabin Richard Zacharia Steven Zalkin Jerome Zeffren Ted Zetzman Norman Zevitz Igor Zinkov Michael Zinkov James Zipursky Barry Zoob Mort Zuber Steve Zuber

Women’s Campaign Gaylene Abrahamson Helen Abrahamson Louise Abrahamson Doris Abramson Gail Abramson Sheri Abramson Bettie Adams Charlotte Adler Arlene Adelson Susan Aizenberg Eleanor Alexander Carol Alloy Doris Alloy Jenifer Altman Millie Altman Phyllis Angrisane Bea Appel Alexandra Aronchik Stacey Atlas Tatyana Ayol Elyce Azriel Ruth Babendure Jill Baron Celia Barron Diane Axler Baum Kathryn Beauchaine Robyn Belgrade Jill Belmont Rabin Society (Men under the age Lori Bennett* Marilyn Berman of45 making an annual gift of $500- Genevieve Bernstein Joanie Bernstein $999) Mary Bernstein Jim Belgrade Rose Bernstein Robert Goldberg Shirley Bittner Jay Gordman Judy Blank Rabbi Jonathan Claire Blass Gross Margaret Block Scott Meyerson Rebecca Bloom Hap Pocras Rachel Blum Lyubov Blyakher Claudia Boehm Cindy Bogdanoff Lena Bogomolni Natalie Borovski Marge Bresel Susan Brezack Beth Brodkey Carol Brodkey Gloria Brodkey Pamela E. Brodkey Florence Brody Sandra Bromley Karina Brown Phyllis Brown Lisa Brunkhorst Freda Bucheister Michelle Bucher Elaine Bukenholts Maralyn Burr Marian Cackin Sandra Canfield Sharon Cannon Molline Cassman Debra Chasen Peggy Chasen Susan Chenoweth Edith Chesen Cathy Christensen Sally Clayman Penny Cody-Cox Arlene Cohen Bernice Cohen Beth Cohen Doris Cohen Elberta Cohen Elizabeth Cohen Joyce Cohen Marla Cohen Anna Cohn Helene Cohn Soralee Cohn Sandra Cole Edith Comisar Judy Cooper Rose Cooper Sarita Cooper Susie Cooper Renee Corcoran Fran Coren Rae Coren Marcy Cotton* Suzan Crabb Bernice Crounse Betty Cutler Janey Dann Betsy Davidson Rose Davis Sylvia Davis Peggy DeLand Karen Delgadillo Jane Winston Doman Esta Dubov Tanya Dubov Jean Duitch Eleanor Dunning Fran Edwards* Tiffany Eisenman Julia Elkin Klara Elkin Lois Endelman

Women’s Campaign Penny Endelman Renee Engel Audrey Epstein Edith Epstein Etta Epstein Geri Epstein Harriet Epstein Helen Epstein Laurie Epstein Laurie Epstein Lisa Epstein Lois Epstein Lucille Epstein Nancy Epstein Pam Epstein Rosaline Epstein Sharon Epstein Esther Erlich Jill Erman Mary Etus Valentina Etus Bette Evans Deirdre Evans Judy Farber Mildred Feidman Judith Feigin Lillian Feldman Marla Feldman Bev Fellman Mary Ferer Annette Fettman Carrie Fingold Helen Finkel Lois Finkel Barbara Finkle Deborah Finnicum Betty Fisher Janis Fischer Claire Flatowicz Paulette Flatowicz Hillary Fletcher Jill Folsom Sonia Forbes Delores Fox Frances Fox Ruth Fox Beverly Frank Julie Frank Sally Fredricks Joanne Freeman Beverly Freiden Norma Fried Susie Friedberg Doris Friedland Jamie Friedland Pam Friedlander Amy Friedman Beth Friedman Debbie Friedman Gloria Friedman Lois Friedman Barbara Frohman Marlen Frost Mandy Frost-Becker Susana FrydmanLevin Idella Gaer Beth Gaynes Ginsberg Julie Gelbman Anne Gerber Bernice Gerber Bev Gilinsky Barb Giller Julie Ginsberg Cheri Ginsburg Elizabeth Ginsburg Larisa Ginzburg Donna Givner Phyllis Glazer Kim Goldberg Sandra Goldberg Wendy Goldberg Ruth Goldenberg Jean Goldfein Inna Goldman Barbara Goldstein Jill Goldstein Judi Goldstein Dora Goldstrom June Goodbinder Dee Goodman Shirley Goodman Allison Gordman Andrea Gordman Bridget Gordman Sandy Gordon Esther Graetz Sherri Green Carole Greenberg Rosalie Greenspan Ellie Greenspoon Tracy GrinsteadEverly Linda Gross Pearl Gross Sarah Gross Ethel Grossman Mary Sue Grossman Amanda Gurock Pauline Guss Karen Gustafson* Margie Gutnik

Women’s Campaign Wendy Hahn Ida Halperin Mendy Halsted Janice Harris Florence Hauss Robin Hellwig Kathy Helm Retha Herman Ida Herzoff Shari Hess Jennifer Hoberman Nancy Hoberman Tiffany Hoberman Phyllis Hoffman Nancy Hornstein Bonnie Horwich Jill Idelman* Denise Ipock Marsha Itkin Marilyn Ivers Doris Izenstat Pearl Jabenis Elaine Jabenis Nancy Jacobson Ronnie Jacobson Lynne Jensen Linda Jess Sylvia Jess Sheryn Joffe Anne Joseph Kimberly Kahn Ilse Kahn Roxanne Kahn Ann Kaiman Sylvia Kaiman Babe Kaplan Dorothy Kaplan Marilyn Kaplan Rose Kaplan Polina Karayera Bea Karp Lucille Katelman Myllee Katelman Esther Katleman Cookie Katskee Kari Katskee Sindie Katskee Amy Katz Esther Katz Frances Katz Marilyn Katz Mary Katz Nan Katz Julee Katzman Rose Katzman Shani Katzman Dana E. Kaufman Nanci Kavich Helen Kay Renee Kazor Betty Kelberg Leann Kelberg Gail Kenkel Frances Kimmel Olga Kipnis* Jenn Kirshenbaum Kate Kirshenbaum Myrna Kirshenbaum Nikki Kirshenbaum* Shirley Kirshenbaum Jackie Klein Janet Klein Marsha Kleinberg Roza Kogan Diane Kohler Janet Kohll Sandy Kohll Mollie Kohn Betty Kolnick Marina Konfisakhar Robyn Kooper Lori Kooper-Schwarz Leah Kosinovsky Alice Kosowsky Dorothy Kotok Shane Kotok Bette Kozlen Ruth Kraft Edye Krasne* Peggy Krasne Jori Kravitz* Cheryl Kricsfeld Debbie Kricsfeld Florence Kricsfeld Angie Krieger Robbi Kudym Traci Kugler Kimberly Kuklin Janie Kulakofsky Rita Kulik Connie Kully Denise Kully Sandra Kurland Shayna Kurland* Jordana Kurtzman Barbara Kushner Debi Kutler Harriet Kutler Nancy Kutler Carole Lainof Pauline Landman Geraldine LaPierre

Women’s Campaign Joan Latchaw* Christine Leff* Denise Lehman* Cheryl Lerner Martha Lerner Corinne Levin Judith Levin Bonnie Levinger Lina Levit Barb Levitan Lisa Lewis Marilyn Lewis Rocky Lewis Vera Lewis Marina Libov Lisa Lieb Libby Lincoln Louise Lippett Marcia Lipsman Emily Lischer* Anna Litvin Helene Lohman Bonnie London Doris Lubman Fritzi Luefshuetz Ruth Luttbeg Candee Mack Carolyn Magid Diane Malashock Norma Malashock Paula Mandell Inessa Manevich Helen Manheimer Marilyn Manvitz Wendy Manvitz Deb Marburg Judy Marburg Harriet Marcus Joan Marcus Judy Marcus Ruit Margalit Harriet Marko Jean Marshall Sally Masnek Elinor Matalon Beverly Maurer Elizabeth May* Esther Meiches Rosalie Meiches Nelli Menkov Emily Meyer Sarah Meyer Tina Meyers Deenie Meyerson Jamie Meyerson Jenny Meyerson Miriam Meyerson Renee Micklin Rhoda Milder Nancy Milder Lazer Harriet Miller Marian Miller Sue Millward Lynda Mirvish Evie Mitchell Ethel Mogil Susie Mogil Anna Mogilevskaya Beverly Moore Anna Mosenkis Ann Moshman Bettie Muskin Linda Muskin Amy Nachman Elaine Nachman Jeanette Nadoff Randi Nanfito Naava Naslavsky* Laura-Lee Needelman Maria Neesman Donna Noel Babe Nogg Jaime Nogg Kelly Nogg Manya Nogg Marian Nogg Ozzie Nogg Sandy Nogg Ann Noodell Rita Novak Donna Olesh Reva Oruch Ruth Oruch Ann Osborne Bede Ostrow Elaina Ozeroff Marlene Parilman Lucille Paskowitz Fefe Passer Sandy Passer Ella Patkovsky Helga Patterson Magda Peck Betty Perelman Janet Perlmeter Vicki Perlmeter Bonnie Pfrenger Cheryl Phillips Gerri Phillips Shelly Pichik Ann Pickel

Women’s Campaign Gilda Pieck Helen Pisetsky Kim Placzek Karen Plotkin Yaffa PodbilewiczSchuller Sheila Polikov Julie Potash Ruth Potash Sherri Preston Sheila Priluck Sharon Quittner Gretchen Radler Ellen Radloff* Wendy Raffel Irina Raksin Dodi Redler Amy Ref Wendy Reiss Eileen Remer Barbara Rennard Juliana Reno Floraine Rice Jeanne Rice Diane Rich Caryn Rifkin Helen Rifkin Chorney Nancy Rips Paula Robinson Judy Roffman Phyllis Roffman Sivi Roffman Ann Roitstein Betty Roitstein* Debbie Roitstein Cathy Rosen Margo Rosen Rita Rosen Rose Rosen Sheila Rosen Toni Rosen Marti Rosen-Atherton Rachel Rosenberg Rose Rosenberg Dottie Rosenblum Janet Rosenstein Bunny Rothenberg Susan Rothholz Faye Ruback Marcia Ruback Betty Rubin Erica Rubin Jennifer Rubin Judy Rubin Natalie Rubin Suzy Rubin Monica Sacks Marina Sadofsky Selma Sadofsky Mary Saferstein Debbie Salomon Linda Saltzman Lynne Saltzman Rosalie Saltzman Lynn Samuel Betty Sanford Vicki Sanford Elise Sasson* Rosalie Saylan Julia Schapiro Jenni Schlossman Beatrice Schneider Carol Schneider Heidi Schneiderman Melissa Schop Lillian Schrager Sophie Katz Schulman Debra Schwartz Phyllis Schwartz Phyllis Schwartz Andee Scioli Aviva Segall Betty Segell Dalma Seitelbach Diane Shandell Audrey Shapiro Sherry Shapiro Melissa Shapiro Jeanne A. Shechet Suzy Sheldon Claudia Sherman Debra Sherman Patty Sherman Lisa Shkolnick Phoebe Shkolnick Dani Shrago Josie Shrago Aveva Shukert Cindy Shulewitz Liat Shyken* Susie Shyken Stephanie Sigmond Sissy Silber Michele Silberstein Esther Silver Susan Silver Janis Silverberg Mimi Silverman Susan Silverman Jill Simon Joie Simon Tootie Simon

Women’s Campaign Judy Simons Maxine Simons Esther Siref Kathy Siref Mary Siref Linda Siref-Simons Nancy Skid Andrea Skolkin Anne Skolkin Charlotte Slutzky Koom Debi Smedlund Shirlee Smeerin Susan Somberg Cari Sommer Penny Sophir Merrian Spiegal Stacie Spies-Matz Dorothy Spizman Gayle Spooner Edith Stein Lorraine Stein Susan Stein Georgia Ann Steinberg Phyllis Steinberg Judy Stern Rocky Stern Tibe Stoler Dorothy Strauss Marlene Sukiennik Dottie Suvalsky Susan Swartz Sylvia Swartz Lynn Sweet Barbara Taxman Linda Tederman Mindy Tene Elaine Tepperman Helena Tichauer Pearl Tieger Marilyn Tipp Ellina Tomchin Sheila Tomps Margarita Treskunova Eadie Tsabari Galina Tsed Alexandra Tsvid Judy Tully Lucy Turetsky Margaret Turetsky Sherry Vann* Sally Venger Yuliya Vishnevskiy Mary Lou Walker Patsy Wallace Marilyn Warren Phyllis Wasserman Helen Weber Joye Wees Kathy Weiner Alice Weiss Anne Weitz Audrey Wiener Allyson Wilczewski Andi Willensky Ellen Willer Linda Wilson Laura Wine Lois Wine Janet Wintroub Sally Wintroub Blanche Wise Sara Wisnia Shelley Wisnia Susie Witkowski Annette Wright Phyllis Zabin Barb Zacharia Terri Zacharia Rosalyn Zeffren Inna Zevakina Dorothy Zevitz Paula Ziegman Sally Zipursky Nora Zoob Roz Zoob Bev Zuber Rosie Zweiback Evelyn Zysman

● Prime Ministers Circle (Individual, families, corporations: $100,000 & above) ❍ King Solomon’s Circle (Individual: $25,000-$99,999 & Corporations: $50,000-$99,999) ■ Chai Circle (Individual: $18,000-$24,999 & Corporations: $25,000-49,999) ❏ Joshua’s Circle (Individuals: $10,000-$17,000 & Corporations $18,000-$24,999) ▲ Platinum Lion ($100,000 & above) ✡ Emerald Lion ($25,000 & 99,999) ♥ Sapphire Lion ($18,000-$24,999) ◆ Ruby Lion ($10,000-$17,999) * New in category

Your gift to the Jewish Federation of Omaha’s Annual Campaign impacts the entire Jewish world. Locally, your ONE gift to the Campaign funds a wide variety of community services provided by the Federation and our Family of Agencies:ADL/CRC,Jewish Community Center,Jewish Family Service,Center for Jewish Education,Jewish Senior Services and The Jewish Press.In Israel and overseas,your gift helps feed the hungry,rescue the oppressed and fight anti-Semitism.Your gift will help empower the next generation to continue to build,support and grow the Omaha Jewish community.

The 2007 Jewish Federation of Omaha Annual Campaign 2007 General Campaign Co-Chairs: Steve and Patty Nogg 333 South 132nd Street Omaha,NE 68154 402/334-8200 info@jewishomaha.org www.jewishomaha.org Please note that this list of Federation donors is complete as of January 22,2007.Every effort is made to ensure that the list is accurate and we sincerely apologize if any name was incorrectly printed or inadvertently omitted.To update information in this donor listing,please contact Joyce Uber at 334-6430.