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JACOB GELTZER Omaha BBYO Director t a moment in time when young people are building a new order of global leadership and engaging in large-scale advocacy to impact humanity’s trajectory, over 3,000 teens from 45 countries convened in Dallas, Texas, for BBYO International Convention 2020 to declare that, “Tomorrow Happens Here.”

This monumental event that took place over Presidents’ Day weekend, Feb. 13–17, offered countless opportunities for Jewish teens to connect with their peers, grow as leaders and commit themselves to new causes, social challenges and bold Michael Staenberg, right, accepting the AZA Alumnus of the year award. initiatives.

In total, more than 5,500 of the Jewish community’s top strengthening the Jewish future.

One of these philanthropists was Omaha native Michael teen influencers, educators, thought and business leaders, celebrities and philanthropists from around the world Staenberg, who was awarded this year’s “AZA Alumnus of united in Dallas for one of the largest and most vibrant Jew- the Year” during BBYO’s Opening Ceremonies. Staenberg ish communal events of the year. Delegates heard from and was a member of Omaha’s Mother Chapter AZA #1, and met inspiring speakers, expanded their leadership skills, stated that being a member of AZA “made him a better perserved the local community, celebrated Shabbat, had access son.” He also addressed the convention body saying that to exclusive musical performances and had a part in See BBYO International Convention page 3

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OZZIE NOGG Most of us are famil“Joshua ben Nun is iar with the biblical best known as the IsJoshua and how the raelite general who dewalls came tumbling feated the Canaanites down during the battle during the conquest of of Jericho. To learn the the Promised Land,” rest of his story, you’re Dr. Greenspoon said. encouraged to enroll in “This is the main the latest Beth El Adult theme of the biblical Education course Book of Joshua. But the Torah narrates many taught by Dr. Leonard earlier activities on his Greenspoon — The part, and post-biblical Very, Very Long Life of Joshua Ben Nun. Classes, Dr. Leonard Greenspoon Jewish tradition — which includes dinner, runs from 6 to along with Christianity and Islam — 7:10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, greatly expand the scope of his im18, 25 and April 1 at the synagogue. portance. Altogether this adds up to a very long life indeed for this ancient hero, and embellishment to Joshua’s story is still going on today.”

Topics for the weekly sessions include: Wednesday, March 11: Joshua in the Torah. From his successful leadership of the Israelites against invading Amalekites to his formal designation as Moses’s successor, Joshua is a presence throughout the See Joshua ben Nun page 3

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JEWISH PRESS CENTENNIAL SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 4–7 PM ANNETTE VAN DE KAMPWRIGHT Editor, Jewish Press After months of planning, the big day is almost here: March 15, the Shirley and Leonard Goldstein Community Engagement Venue will be transformed into a roaring twenties speakeasy. To celebrate the Jewish Press Centennial, we will host our Soirée from 4-7 p.m. with deli-

cious kosher appetizers from Star Catering, live Jazz music by George Walker and friends and a surprise dessert. Dressing up in period costume is optional but encouraged.

“We really wanted this to be a party,” Jewish Press Board President Abby Kutler said. “So no sit-down dinner, but food stations throughout with the ability to move around See Soirée count down page 2

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Kahn anniversary event

There is no place like home. That’s the reason that twin brothers Joe and Hugo Kahn will return to Omaha to celebrate the 75th anniversary of their B’nai Mitzvah at Shabbat morning services on March 7 at Beth El Synagogue.

The Kahn twins were born in Germany in 1932. Their cousin, David Kaufmann, a Grand Island native, sponsored Joe, Hugo and their family. They eventually made their home in Omaha where the boys were raised. The twins observed their B’nai Mitzvah at the B’nai Israel Synagogue located at 18th and Chicago Streets. Their parents invited friends and family to celebrate the joyous occasion in the reception area of the synagogue.

David Kaufmann signed affidavits of support for approximately 87 families. Kaufmann’s story, as well as the Kahn family story, can be read in Doorway To Freedom, The Story of David Kaufmann written by William E. Ramsey and Betty Dineen Shrier. The book was co-published in 2008 by the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society.

The community is invited to attend this very special anniversary event with Joe and Hugo Kahn on Saturday, March 7 at Beth El. Services begin at 9:30 a.m. Above: Hugo and Joe with sister, Theresa in 2002 in front of their family home in Meurich, Germany and left: Joe and Hugo ,A kiddush reception will follow. in Germany, city of Meurich.

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Continued from page 1 freely and schmooze with your friends! Of course, there will be plenty of seating as well so everyone who wants to can relax as much as possible. Stay for half an hour, or stay for the entire time; it’s up to our guests.”

At 5 p.m., there will be a short presentation by Jewish Federation of Omaha CEO Alan Potash, Abby Kutler and Omaha World Herald’s former columnist, Mike Kelly.

“With décor advice from Denise Meyers, we hope to transform this great venue into a place that allows everyone to step back in time,” Abby said. “The speeches will be short, the music will be great, the room will be glittery and festive, and we plan to have a lot of fun!”

Board member Andrew Miller took the lead in researching the types of appetizers that were popular in the 1920s, and kept the menu as authentic as possible.

If you have already sent in your RSVP, we thank you and cannot wait to share this event with you. If you haven’t, or are still on the fence: please send in the card or visit our link on the Jewish Federation website today. And bring as many friends as possible! The link for RSVPs is located on the left side of the JFO homepage at www.jewishomaha.org. Tickets are $36 per person. You can also visit our facebook page at www.facebook.com/ShalomahaPress where you will find the event link.

One hundred years of papers have not happened just because of the current staff or Board; they have happened because of a century’s worth of community support from readers like you. We couldn’t imagine celebrating without you, so please, RSVP today!

This event is made possible through the generosity of the Belgrade family, Dick Fellman, the Herbert Goldsten Trust and the following funds at the JFO Foundation: the Special Donor Advised Fund, the Ruth Frisch and Oscar S. Belzer Endowment Fund and the Myron Milder II Memorial Fund.

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BBYO International Convention and civics campaign three teens from Omaha to win InternaContinued from page 1 “Everyone in this room is part of a pond, • A private Brand Marketing Summit tional Awards. She won the Eternal and that pond needs to always be mov- tour and training at Custom Ink head- Light Award that recognizes those BBGs ing… Everyone in this room can make it quarters who have played a significant and lastripple. Doesn’t matter if it’s a big pebble, • An AZA Lounge featuring personal ing part in growing the B’nai B’rith Girls. a big stone or whatever.

Kaufman also won two I’m counting on everyone Star of Deborah awards, in this room to make the along with Jordan Raffel, world a better place.”

Omaha Godol, and Zev Among the many Gordman, Omaha S’gan, speakers to address the who both won the Shield crowd at IC 2020 were: of David Award. This David Dobrik, YouTube award is given to BBGs Creative; MK Stav Shaffir, and Alephs who have disMember of Knesset, State played outstanding leadof Israel; Craig Kessler, ership contributions, a Chief Operating Officer, consistent commitment Topgolf; Sophia Bush, Acto the sorority and fratertress, Activist, Director and nity of BBG and AZA and Producer; Chris Ulmer, consistently participated Founder, Special Books by across all tiers of the Special Kids; Bari Weiss, Order- Chapter, Council, Editor, The New York regionally and globally.

Times; Cornell Brooks, DiWe are so excited to rerector, Social Justice Col- Back Row: Alex Kugler, left, Leo Kohll, Adam McGauvran, Jordan Raffel; turn to International laborative, Harvard and Front Row: Abby Kaufman, left, Zev Gordman, and Emma Fingold.

Convention next year in Former CEO, NAACP; and youth activists, wellness coaching, spike ball tourna- the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia, Claire Sarnowski and Naomi Wadler. ments, boat racing, and a TikTok Studio PA. This year’s event further showcased • An immersive, international onsite BBYO is the leading pluralistic Jewish the diversity of the BBYO community, cafe to explore cultures, try languages, teen movement aspiring to involve more with nearly 300 delegates from 45 coun- and embrace traditions from peers Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish tries attending. Teens had access to a across BBYO’s 50+ countries experiences. For more than 90 years, wide range of programming throughout • A Texas State Fair experience full of BBYO’s leadership programs, the Aleph the weekend that focused on empower- live animals, armadillo races, games, Zadik Aleph (AZA, high school fratering them to bring new ideas to fruition. and signature Texas fair fun nity) and the B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG, high As is customary, delegates chose to rally • ...and much more! school sorority), have been providing exaround a local organization to collect This year, Omaha BBYO sent seven ceptional leadership programs and donations for those in need. This year teens to attend International Conven- identity enrichment experiences, shapthey were collecting socks, one of the tion. During the weekend, the teens had ing the confidence and character of most-needed but least-donated articles an amazing time seeing their BBYO more than 400,000 alumni who are of clothing, for The Genesis Women’s friends from all over the world and among the most prominent figures in Shelter of Dallas—an organization made memories that will last a lifetime. business, politics, academia, the arts bringing attention to domestic violence Attending his first International Con- and Jewish communal life. Now, BBYO’s while providing safe shelter for women vention, Alex Kugler, AZA member and network of Jewish teens, alumni, parwho are victims.

Mazkir of Omaha Council and Mother ents, volunteers and philanthropists Some other unique IC program high- Chapter AZA, said that his experience serves as the Jewish community’s most lights this year included: solidified why he is in BBYO. “BBYO is valuable platform for delivering to the • A performance by actor, Sam Pri- where I want to be, and all the amazing post Bar/Bat Mitzvah audience fun, mack, “Evan,” of the National Tour of experiences and people really make me meaningful and affordable experiences.

Dear Evan Hansen proud to be Jewish” said Kugler.

With year-round activities in hundreds • Over 50 hands-on service opportuniCurrent BBG member and S’ganit of of local communities and inspiring ties at sites across the Dallas metropol- Omaha Council and MZ Yoshanah BBG, world-wide travel experiences, BBYO’s itan area Abby Kaufman, said her favorite part of broad program menu enables teens to • A special moment honoring two of IC was, “seeing my friends from all over explore areas of leadership, service, civic the last surviving WWII U.S. military the place, because it’s so special to be engagement, Israel education and Jewpersonnel who liberated Europe’s con- surrounded by people who you love but ish values. centration camps and in commemora- don’t get to see very often.” Kaufman For any questions about BBYO, please tion of the 75th anniversary of the end also said her biggest takeaway from the contact Omaha BBYO Director, Jacob of the Holocaust weekend was “feeling a lot more confi- Geltzer, at jgeltzer@jccomaha.org or • The launch of Voice Your Vote, a year- dent in myself and my Jewish at 402.334.6404 long national voter registration drive values/leadership.” Kaufman was one of

becomes an observant rabbinic Jew through study and prayer. He offers peace to every Canaanite city, each of which fatally refuses such overtures.

And at least in part he comes out of the shadows as Moses’s follower, establishing his own unique legacy. Outside of Judaism, Joshua emerges as a major Old Testament figure for early Christians, who see him as the predictive predecessor of Jesus.

Wednesday, April 1: From the Early Modern Period until Today. During this period Joshua ben Nun, as modified by exegetical and historical developments, makes periodic appearances. This has been especially true in Israel during the War of Independence and in the United States during the Civil Rights era. Joshua is also no stranger in the rhetorical battles being waged in connection with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Dr. Leonard Greenspoon holds the Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization at Creighton University. During his more than two decades in Omaha, Greenspoon has offered a number of adult ed-

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Joshua ben Nun Continued from page 1 first five books of the Hebrew Bible. In successive accounts, we slowly learn more about who he is and what he has been chosen to accomplish.

Wednesday, March 18: Joshua in the Book of Joshua. From beginning to end of this book, Joshua is the towering presence who leads Israelite armies, oversees the division of conquered land among the tribes, and challenges his fellow Israelites to acknowledge and worship only the Lord as God. Within this fairly straightforward narrative, there are nuanced passages from which we learn more about Joshua’s leadership traits and personal qualities, thereby beginning the process of his portrayal as an individual.

Wednesday, March 25: Shaping and Re-shaping the Figure of Joshua from the Second Temple Period through the End of the Middle Ages. Within Jewish tradition, the scope of Joshua’s activities is substantially enhanced. He marries Rahab, the Canaanite harlot who saved Israelite lives, and fathers children with her. He

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Immediately following each of the Joshua sessions, the Omaha Community Beit Midrash will meet at Beth El to discuss, A Sacred Trust: Jewish Insights on Leadership & Choosing Leaders. Facilitators are Rabbi Steven Abraham, Rabbi Brian Stoller and Rabbi Deana Sussman Berezin. According to Dr. Greenspoon, “The Beit Midrash discussion is a perfect tie-in to the life of Joshua, one of Judaism’s most charismatic and skilled leaders.”

For further information about the format and content of The Very, Very Long Life of Joshua Ben Nun, please feel free to contact Dr. Greenspoon at ljgrn@ creighton.edu or 402.280.2304. Class registration is available online at www.bethel-omaha.org.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Star Deli, 11:30 a.m. at RBJH SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Torah Study, 9:15 a.m. at Temple Israel MONDAY, MARCH 23 Institute for Holocaust education, 6 p.m. at Beth El Exploring Judaism with Scott Littky, 7 p.m.

Week of Understanding Speaker, 7 p.m. at Beth El TUESDAY, MARCH 24 The Book of Jewish Values Class, 11:30 a.m. at Beth El Week of Understanding Speaker, 7 p.m. at Countryside Community Church WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 Breadbreakers and Speaker, noon at RBJH Dr. Greenspoon Adult Ed Class, 6 p.m. at Beth El Week of Understanding Speaker, 6:30 p.m. at Durham Museum-Truhlsen Hall

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 QA Committee Meeting, 2 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 at RBJH Boardroom Baby Playgroup, 9:30 a.m. at Temple Israel Community Storybook Purim, 5 p.m. at Chabad Challah Tots, 10 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Breadbreakers and Speaker, noon at RBJH Dr. Greenspoon Adult Ed Class, 6 p.m. at Beth El

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FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Star Deli, 11:30 a.m. at RBJH Temple Israel Shabbat Comes to You at Remington Heights, 4 p.m.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 31 The Book of Jewish Values Class, 11:30 a.m. at Beth El

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Lessons from Pittsburgh We were fortunate this past week to have heard from the FBI Special Agent in Charge, Bob Jones from Pittsburgh, PA. SAC Jones was responsible for the FBI response during the mass shooting at the Tree of Life GARY NACHMAN Synagogue, a tragic but Regional Director, major undertaking. He ADL-Plains States shared a conversation Region regarding preparedness, awareness and, most importantly, that we can no longer afford to think that these violations can’t happen in our backyard.

While not attempting to create fear, he stressed the importance of three levels of preparedness: physical, psychological and muscle memory training.

Physical preparedness - all Jewish institutions in our area are well on their way to providing levels of security that are deemed appropriate for each place of worship, school and gathering place (JCC). The community at large is discussing the benefits of outside monitoring, the right level of trained law enforcement presence and the best community alert systems. These are details that will likely be resolved in the next several months.

Psychological preparedness – likely the most challenging process, is changing the

way we think about security in light of religious considerations. We want to believe houses of worship are inviting with only spiritual barriers. We must consider that in the case of Pittsburgh, were it not for the fact that the rabbi had his cell phone at the pulpit and was the person calling 911, talking to the operator through the entire episode, how

many more lives might have been lost? A panic button doesn’t have the ability to provide two-way communication! These are considerations clergy and community must figure out.

Training – there is nothing more effective in learning a skill than to practice it repeatedly. Having clear instruction, readily available and understood by the community along with training key personnel, provides the muscle memory that can be the difference between life and death.

We learned that the Pittsburgh Jewish community is not a great deal different than our region. They came together as a community, supporting each other with the care and tenderness of a family sharing loss. In the end, all were Jews under their community tent taking care of each other.

IN THE NEWS Danny Cohn, dynamic Jewish community leader and man who inspires and motivates everyone with whom he is associated, has accepted the position of Chief Professional Executive Officer for the Birmingham Jewish Federation effective March 8. The Jewish Federation of Omaha invites the community to a congratulatory reception for Danny at the JCC on Friday, March 6 from 3:30–5 p.m. This will be a great opportunity to thank him for all he has done for the Omaha community and to wish him and his family well as he starts his new position in Birmingham.

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Nebraska Medicaid update CHRIS ULVEN Executive Director, Rose Blumkin Jewish Home It’s been a few months since I have given the Community an update on the long term care Medicaid situation in Nebraska and much has changed since October. If you recall, the State of Nebraska wanted to change the way Medicaid reimbursement was distributed to facilities by implementing a level payment system that did not take facility costs into consideration for reimbursement.

Their proposed methodology at first glance would transfer $17.4M from not-for-profit to for-profit providers. The initial outlook for RBJH with the proposed changes to Medicaid reimbursement was extremely bleak and a potential mission changer with a projected $1.6M annual reduction in Medicaid funding.

The State’s objective was to rectify the rural Nebraska nursing home closures due to insolvency. The ramifications of this change were essentially flipping the insolvency issue upside down by taking millions of dollars from urban providers and giving it to the rural providers.

The proposed change would have given many providers no choice but to change or limit their admission policies on Medicaid beneficiaries. Attempts in other states to use similar methodologies have failed miserably and they have endured costly changes to im-

plement a new payment methodology within a couple years. Along with the change in payment methodology, a request to remove the payment methodology from State regulations was also on the table. This would have removed the ability for providers to voice con-

cerns regarding any future changes to Medicaid Reimbursement by no longer requiring public hearings for changes to methodology.

Leadership from Immanuel, Tabitha and RBJH formed a task force to fight for our communities and try to reason with the State. The task force was able to advocate and get meetings with the Medicaid Department senior leadership and state senators, both individually and those on the Health and Human Services Committee. We made sure to stand strong and united against these changes and show proof of failure other states had with similar systems. We were also fighting to reduce the impact to our respective communities as the three organizations together stood to lose about $5.5 million. In each of these meetings, and a credit to the Medicaid Department, I truly feel our voices were heard and the task force gave them a lot to consider.

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Continued from page 5 After a couple meetings, Senator Matt Williams who chairs the HHS Committee, expanded the group to include other providers so the entire picture could be viewed and assessed. Arguments for and against the proposed methodology were made, new systems were developed, ideas thrown out there and compromises made to the point where we could agree that we were at a point where those losing funding had minimized the losses, those gaining money had gained enough to be able to sustain, and those in the middle were glad they didn’t lose. True compromise: when nobody involved gets everything they wanted, but all can live with the final outcome.

Here are some highlights of the new Medicaid payment system. The new system does not pay equally across the State like the original plan. It does have a smaller variance in the highest rate paid and the lowest rate paid, so the State considers this a win. It still takes facility costs into consideration (I consider

this a win!). It has a component for capital investments which allows providers who have put money into their building to recoup some of it. This is slightly different than before and not quite as much reimbursement is available in this area, but it was a big win that it remains part of the rate. There is a separate component to reward quality care based on the CMS 5-star rating in Quality Measures.

3-4-5 star facilities will get an additional daily rate add-on that increases as the star rating increases, currently $3.50, $6.50 and $10 per resident, per day. Facilities with 1 and 2 star ratings in Quality Measures will get no rate add on as part of the new agreement. At this writing, RBJH has an overall 5 star rating and a 4 star rating in Quality Measures, falling slightly under the points required for 5 stars.

We are working on the controllable areas in the rating system and are looking to be 5 stars by the time the changes roll around in July.

What does all of this mean for RBJH and the Omaha Jewish Community? See next week’s article in the Jewish Press

ORGANIZATIONS B’NAI B’RITH BREADBREAKERS

B’nai B’rith Breadbreakers meets weekly on Wednesdays at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home auditorium from noon to 1 p.m. For specific speaker information, please email Gary.Javitch@Gmail.com, Breadbreakers chairman. For more information or to be placed on the email list call 402.334.6443 or bnaibrith@jewishomaha.org.

It’s time for the Kids Campaign!

400 ‘Moon Jars’ were handed to out since the Hanukkah Extravaganza in December to kick off the 2020 Kids Campaign. The Moon Jars help children learn the lessons of saving, spending and the mitzvah of tzedakah. It is now our youngest community members turn to prove ‘We Grow Stronger Together’.

“It is our sincerest hope that all kids in Omaha participate in the Kids Campaign,” said Louri Sullivan, JFO Senior Director of Community Impact and Special Projects. “All religious school and See Kids Campaign! page 7

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“New Elements” at Artists Cooperative Gallery New Artists’ Cooperative Gallery member artists Nash Bellows, Kevin McClay, Mark Pearson, and Angela Szelag feature a series of works in “New Elements” from Tuesday, March 3 to March 29 at the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery, 405 S. 11th St. in Omaha’s Old Market. March featured artists will host a First Friday opening reception 6 – 9 p.m., March 6.

Artist Nash Bellows works with salvaged thrift-store paintings and photos gleaned from the internet, her art is less about medium and more about blending subject and style. As a measure of imaginative control, it is more a response to and a re-imagining of pre-existing environments.

Omaha-based artist Kevin McClay creates wall décor with wood, metal, stone and other materials. His work explores the texture and topography of the natural world and our built-environment. The juxtaposition of sterile and weathered themes references the tension existing between organic and manufactured influences.

Photographer Mark Pearson grew up in

small-town Iowa, with deep family roots in the rural countryside. His art is presented “as seen

by Mark.” He spends countless hours out looking for THE picture. “I hope my art offers a moment of peaceful reflection, fond memories, and serves as a reminder to live, remember and explore.”

Angela Szelag is an Omaha-based silversmith artist currently working out of the Hot Shops Art Center. Her handmade, heirloom quality, sterling silver jewelry is inspired by and designed around the natural beauty of turquoise and other semiprecious stones created by nature.

The ACG has been showing the work of respected regional artists for 45 years. This cooperative group of artists conducts educational and cultural outreach activities, and it maintains and staffs a gallery that features works in a wide variety of media, including sculpture, weaving, painting, pottery, photography, printmaking, glass, jewelry and drawing. Monthly opening receptions provide opportunities to meet member artists and learn more about their work.

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UNO professor in Israel JEANNETTE GABRIEL Director of the Schwalb Center for Israel and Jewish Studies UNO Religious Studies Professor Curtis Hutt, the Founding Executive Director of the Leonard and Shirley Goldstein Center for Human Rights and Director of Programming at the Natan and Hannah Schwalb Center for Israel and Jewish Studies, is traveling to Israel the last week of February Curtis Hutt to present on Edmund Husserl on the Philosophy of Renewal at the Israeli Philosophical Association meetings at Tel Aviv University.

“It Is No Dream”

One of a small handful of international speakers, Hutt will speak about his ongoing scholarship related to the philosophy of renewal with a special focus on the work of Edmund Husserl and Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik.

Central to both Husserl and Soloveitchik’s work on renewal is their rejection of cultural and religious revival based upon return to some glorious past such as can be found in the propaganda of ethno-nationalist political actors. Renewal is portrayed, rather, as a never-ending commitment to repentance (hozer beteshuva) – a return to the past that demands frank, explicit acknowledgement of not only what we don’t know but also our failings.

Over the last several years, the Schwalb Center has sponsored several academic collaborations and partnerships with Israeli institutions like the Association for Israel Studies. The Schwalb Center supports UNO scholars working in Israel and has hosted Israeli scholars like Schusterman fellows Anat Gilboa and Assaf Gavron.

Temple Israel Friday Sermon Series RABBI DEANA SUSSMAN BEREZIN Associate Rabbi, Temple Israel At Temple Israel, we understand that each of us have a unique path to Jewish life. Much of what happens at Temple Israel takes place outside of the walls of the sanctuary, and yet, our prayer services are central to who we are and what we do. The work we do to create a caring community, to make the world a better place through acts of tikkun olam, to engage with our Tri-Faith partners, to create unique opportunities for members of all ages and interests – that work is not separate from what happens inside the sanctuary. Judaism has been and always will be a combination of all of these things: of prayer and action, of individual interests and communal responsibility.

We are thrilled to bring the conversations taking place outside of the sanctuary to the very heart of it through our Friday Night Sermon Series. We invite you to join us as we explore a wide array of topics, each connected to the impor-

LEAN ON ME: CULTIVATING A CARING COMMUNITY Friday, Feb. 28 Cantor Joanna Alexander and Susie Norton Friday, March 6 Rabbi Deana Sussman Berezin Friday, March 13 Jan Brown, Pastoral Care Coordinator, Countryside Community Church L’DOR V’DOR: ENSURING OUR JEWISH FUTURE Friday, March 20 Rabbi Brian Stoller Friday, March 27 Margo Parsow, LIFE & LEGACY Coordinator

tant work that we are doing, together, as a Temple Israel community. Our clergy and guest speakers will help us connect, learn, grow and engage. We hope you will join us as we go on this journey together.

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Continued from page 6 CDC students have been given ‘Moon Jars,’ which have three containers to teach them to save, spend and give Tzedakah.

It’s a great learning opportunity for our youngest community members.”

Temple Israel’s students will donate their Tzedakah for the months of January and February. In addition, the JFO Campaign staff will man a booth at the Sunday, March 8 Beth El Purim Carnival: “We will even bring the Enterprise Bank coin counter,” Louri said, “so the kids can have their coins counted right away!”

Beth Israel will host its Purim Party on Tuesday, March 10, when students there will have the opportunity to bring their

Tzedakah.

“The children at the CDC will bring their Moon Jars on Monday March 9, during Family Havdalah in the Shirley and Leonard Goldstein Community Engagement Venue,” Louri added. “If you’ve never attended a CDC Family Shabbat or Havdalah, I highly recommend it! When kids donate to the Kids Campaign, they are helping to provide scholarships to camp, anti-bullying training in schools, a food basket for a needy family in Omaha and even in Israel or school supplies for a JFS client.

If your child has not yet received a Moon Jar or would like to donate to the Kids Campaign, please contact Louri Sullivan at lsulllivan@jewishomaha.org or call 402.334.6485.

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I grew up around the grocery business. My father managed various Heinen’s Supermarkets in Shaker Heights and Cleveland Heights from the late 40’s-60’s when supermarkets replaced small Mom and Pop stores.

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Above: Temple Israel’s 9th graders enjoy some free time on Hollywood Boulevard, LA.

SP O TLIGHT PHOTOS FROM RECENT JEWISH COMMUNITY EVENTS SUBMIT A PHOTO: Have a photo of a recent Jewish Community event you would like to submit? Email the image and a suggested caption to: avandekamp@jewishomaha.org.

Beth El congregants completed a successful night of cooking for Ronald McDonald House patients and families. Top: Hanna and Larry DeBruin at the Ronald McDonald House kitchen, above: Robby Erlich, Engagement Coordinator and Chef, Mike Newell and of course Ronald McDonald and below: Linda Saltzman with fresh-baked cookies.

Below and right: Beth Israel hosted a beautiful Tu Bishvat event this past Sunday evening which started off with a seder and culminated with an activity.

Each participant got to taste some of the seven species and fruits of the land of Israel, as well as build an irrigation system to grow their vegetables.

Above: Remember when it was warm and the pool was open? Jill Ohlman and RBJH Resident Sharon Kraft during sunnier days.

Above right: Lisa Senal and pianist Anna Mosenkis put on a musical performance called ‘Matinee’ for the Residents of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home.

Right: When the Cultural Arts Department is under construction, the dancers pitch in. Rachel Kricsfeld paints the temporary walls.

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Upside down behavior ANNETTE VAN DE KAMP-WRIGHT Editor, Jewish Press When the 2019 carnival parade in Aalst, Belgium, featured anti-Semitic effigies of Jews with exaggerated hooked noses, holding bags of money, vermin perched on their shoulders, there was an outcry.

Jews in Belgium and around the world called out the carnival organization, the participants and the town’s mayor. Aalst’s parade, which was endorsed as a World Heritage Event by UNESCO, lost that endorsement. Celebrities canceled any appearances they had scheduled.

The parade participants as well as the mayor, Christophe D’Haese of the right-wing New Flemish Alliance, buckled down. This was innocent fun, because after all, a carnival parade makes fun of everybody. Nobody is safe from the mockery. In the context of the carnival, they said, there is no antiSemitism.

To drive their point home, this year those same participants went a step further and dressed as Haredi Jews with the bodies of insects. They also wore stickers on their lapels. ‘Obey,’ they said. Numerous audience members also dressed in fake noses and beards.

“Another group wore fake hooked noses and Haredi Jew costumes as protest. Their float had a sign labeled ‘regulations for the Jewish party committee,’ and it included: “Do not mock Jews” and ‘Certainly do not tell the truth about the Jew.’” (JTA.com) Again, the mayor supported the effort and refused to acknowledge the anti-Semitism on display.

“In a statement following the event, Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes (who is Jewish) wrote: ‘The federal government is sensitive to the reactions to some floats and costumes at the carnival. Much more than only that, these actions damage our values

and the reputation of our country.” At a press confer- age-old anti-Semitic trope of ‘Jews running the ence, D’Haese called Wilmes’ statement ‘bizarre’ and world’ is alive and well in Belgium. It’s a bit of a invited her to view next year’s parade so ‘she can form catch-22: ban the parade and prove their point. Perher opinion based on facts.’ He has defended the right haps it’s best to hold our noses until next year? of participants to mock Jews and other minorities as “I used to think I had a pretty good understanda form of satire. He called the event Sunday a ‘display ing of what it means to be Jewish in Belgium,” of unity.’” (JTA.com) This is not a micro-aggression. It’s not one of those cases where you have to ask yourself, ‘what do they mean by that?

Are they, or aren’t they?’ It’s hate for Jews of the blatant, in-yourface and what-are-you-goingto-do-about-it-kind.

No apologies are made and none will be forthcoming. Try to call them out and it will get worse.

So, so much worse.

In Europe, the origins of the carnival parade are both deeply Participants of the Aalst Carnival wearing costumes combining haredi religious and pagan. The notion clothes with ant parts in Aalst, Belgium on Feb. 23, 2020. Credit: Cnaan that, before Lent, you dress up Liphshiz and have one last big party (including plenty of al- Cnaan Lipshiz wrote in 2016. “A longtime observer cohol) is a popular one, especially in traditionally of that polarized binational country, whose dysCatholic regions. There is the added historical cus- functions and successes often reflect those of the tom of ‘upside down’ behavior: on Fat Tuesday, European Union headquartered in its capital, Bruskings become paupers and paupers become kings, sels, I have family ties there and am fluent in the mocking the traditional power hierarchy. When local languages.” But over the past years, Lipshiz mayor D’Haese says that in the context of carnival, has been disappointed by a government that “offithere is no anti-Semitism, he could not be more cially decries anti-Semitism, but does nothing to wrong. Mocking the Jews happens because the stop it.” When the anti-Semitism is this obvious and Jews are imagined as ‘powerful,’ therefore they need outspoken and, in spite of pretty words, nothing to be taken down a notch during the parade. When and nobody can root it out, what we perceive as paupers become kings and kings become paupers, immoral and aberrant becomes the status quo. Or, it’s not hard to see who the ‘kings’ are in this con- maybe (probably), it always has been and we’ve just text. If anything, these costumes tell us that the been too naive and optimistic to see it.

Climate change is determining my 2020 vote in America RABBI JONAH RANK YARDLEY, Pa | JTA Like every American Zionist, I want my vote for president to ensure Israel’s safety and ideals. Deciding how to vote isn’t always easy. Many, including Yossi Klein Halevi, dread the day when American Zionists must choose between Bernie Sanders or Donald Trump.

For plenty of American Jews, Sanders represents “a self-hating Jew,” an anti-Zionist, or at best a liberal Zionist who, despite his kibbutz days, never deemed it important to deliver unconditional support for the Israeli government.

On the other hand, American Jews acknowledge Trump’s approach to Israel as right-wing and, for many, it is reassuring to see that Trump is in step with ideas that Benjamin Netanyahu espouses — even an idea like annexation, the exact opposite of the disengagement that Ariel Sharon’s own conservative government orchestrated only 15 years ago.

In this polarized political atmosphere, how can a centrist Zionist vote responsibly? I have found a way through by thinking about how another issue I care deeply about, our Earth, affects the Jewish world.

I believe that the responsible Zionist vote today has to do less with voting for Israel’s future but voting for all of our futures. Israel is facing a threat even larger than Iran, violence from Palestinian terrorists, the Islamic State or any militant group. Not too long from now, Tel Aviv could be underwater, the blooming desert may shrivel away and there may be no people left to live in what is now the Jewish state. I worry about the warnings from scientists who tell us that by 2050 — just 30 years from now — our planet may be too hot for human life to continue as we know it. I am worried about the warnings from scientists who tell us we have only about a decade left to reverse, stop or slow down the global climate change crisis. And I worry the most because so many people refuse to accept that our planet is imminently endangered.

While there is no cadre of serious scientists who can disprove global climate change, our global cli-

mate crisis is, as Al Gore put it, an inconvenient truth, and it is unsettling to consider.

Why must Zionists today make the environment their No. 1 priority as voters? Who else will defend Israel other than Zionists? Doesn’t a deep and in-

Shabbat 88b-89a) where the angels in heaven are all clamoring to inherit the Torah, but God points out to them that the Torah provides a moral compass, an awareness of forces far greater than ourselves and a map for people searching for meaning in a physical world with suffering.

God’s gift of the Torah would be useless in the hands of spirits; divine inspiration, the echo of God’s voice, is meant for human seekers.

I am not yet willing to accept a world beset by natural disaster where great Jewish books lie dormant with no souls to notice them. A world where there is nobody left to study Torah is the Jewish nightmare.

When fires burn across California, when Cape Town loses clean water, and when the ice caps slowly melt into facts from the past, I know we have to Repair the World Fellows march against climate change in put in a serious effort to be God’s partNew York City, September 2016. ners in creation. The least we can do is formed commitment to Israel shape a robust un- a little maintenance for Earth. derstanding of foreign policy, of economic trade Although a Sanders vs. Trump choice is one that deals, of immigration? It does, and these issues are deprives me of voting for my favorite candidate near and dear to my heart, but I am afraid that ris- (Warren, if you must know) — Yossi Klein Halevi’s ing temperatures and rising oceans may wipe away dilemma poses no moral equivalency for me. The our civilizations — the value of a dollar bill, of reli- Torah does not give much voting advice, but it does gions, of borders, of everything. tell us to “choose life” (Deuteronomy 30:19). I am As a religious Jew who understands why children going to vote with great hope and enthusiasm for exit their schools to march for a future where they the candidate who can best convince me that they don’t have to worry about mass starvation, I occa- will do everything they can to keep our planet a sionally terrify myself when I imagine a planet with place where we can all live — in Israel and the Dijust a few humans left. These few humans, who sus- aspora. The Jewish people have survived and repect that they will be the last humans on Earth, built many times. In this time of all these crises, have no interest in Judaism — the religion, the his- Jews rely on the whole world surviving and rebuildtory or even the bagels. Judaism is a luxury for re- ing together. fined humans in a developed civilization with time Rabbi Jonah Rank is a musician and writer for making life about more than just nutrition, who serves Kehilat HaNahar in New Hope, clothing and shelter.

Penn., as the Director of its Shul School.

In an age without humans, Israel cannot exist, The views and opinions expressed in this article are and Jewish tradition has nobody to observe it. those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the The Babylonian Talmud shares a narrative (in views of JTA or its parent company, 70 Faces Media.

Synagogues

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B’NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE

618 Mynster Street Council Bluffs, IA 51503-0766 712.322.4705 email: CBsynagogue@hotmail.com

BETH EL SYNAGOGUE

Member of United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism 14506 California Street Omaha, NE 68154-1980 402.492.8550 bethel-omaha.org

BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE

Member of Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America 12604 Pacific Street Omaha, NE. 68154 402.556.6288 BethIsrael@OrthodoxOmaha.org

CHABAD HOUSE

An Affiliate of Chabad-Lubavitch 1866 South 120 Street Omaha, NE 68144-1646 402.330.1800 OChabad.com email: chabad@aol.com

CONGREGATION B’NAI JESHURUN

South Street Temple Union for Reform Judaism 2061 South 20th Street Lincoln, NE 68502-2797 402.435.8004 www.southstreettemple.org

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE

Capehart Chapel 2500 Capehart Road Offutt AFB, NE 68123 402.294.6244 email: oafbjsll@icloud.com

ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME

323 South 132 Street Omaha, NE 68154

TEMPLE ISRAEL

Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) 13111 Sterling Ridge Drive Omaha, NE 68144-1206 402.556.6536 templeisraelomaha.com

TIFERETH ISRAEL

Member of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 3219 Sheridan Boulevard Lincoln, NE 68502-5236 402.423.8569 tiferethisraellincoln.org

B’NAI ISRAEL Join us for our monthly Shabbat Speakers Series on Friday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. with guest speaker Barry Grossman who will give a presentation on Jewish comic books. Our service leader is Larry Blass, and as always, an Oneg wil follow the service. Everyone is always welcome at B’nai Israel!

For information on our historic synagogue, please contact Howard Kutler at hkutler@hotmail.com or any of our other board members: Scott Friedman, Rick Katelman, Janie Kulakofsky, Carole and Wayne Lainof, MaryBeth Muskin and Sissy Silber.

BETH EL Handicap Accessible.

Services conducted by Rabbi Steven Abraham and Hazzan Michael Krausman.

FRIDAY: Nebraska AIDS Lunch, 11:30 a.m. — Offsite; Kabbalat Shabbat, 6 p.m.

SATURDAY: Shabbat Morning Service, 9:30 a.m.; Junior Congregation (Grades K-7), 10 a.m.; Kiddush following services.

WEEKDAY SERVICES: Sundays, 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.; weekdays, 7 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

SUNDAY: BESTT (Grades K-7), 9:30 a.m.; Torah Study, 10 a.m.; PJ Library and Friedel at Beth El, 10 a.m.; From My Mother’s Kitchen— Hamantashen Baking, 10:30 a.m. with Linda Saltzman; Yiddish Class, 11 a.m. with Hazzan Krausman.

TUESDAY: Mahjong, 1 p.m.; Women’s Book Group, 6 p.m. — Offsite.

WEDNESDAY: BESTT (Grades 3-7), 4:15 p.m.; USY Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m.; USY Purim Prep, 5:15 p.m.; Hebrew High with Dinner (Grades 8-12), 6:30 p.m.; Beit Midrash, 7:30 p.m. at the JCC. THURSDAY: Brachot and Breakfast, 7 a.m.; Chesed Committee visits Blumkin Home, 2:30 p.m.

Pre-Neg, Friday, March 6, 5:30 p.m. and Tot Shabbat, Friday, March 6, 6 p.m.

USY Purim Carnival Setup, Saturday, March 7, 7 p.m.

Purim Carnival, Sunday, March 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Chesed Committee visits Remington Heights, Tuesday, March 10, 2:30 p.m. Join members of the Chesed Committee as we visit with residents of Remington

BETH ISRAEL Heights on the second Tuesday of the month.

Services conducted by Rabbi Ari Dembitzer FRIDAY: Laws of Shabbos, 6:45 a.m. with Rabbi Ari; Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Nach Yomi — Daily Prophets, 7:40 a.m. with Rabbi Ari; Lights of Teshuva, 8 a.m. with Rabbi Moshe; Mincha/Candle Lighting, 5:56 p.m.

SATURDAY: Open Beit Midrash — All welcome to learn the Torah and Dance, 8:30 a.m.; Shacharit, 9 a.m.; Torah Tot Shabbat, 10:50 a.m.; Insights into the Weekly Torah Portion, 4:55 p.m.; Teen-led Youth Group, 5:35 p.m.; Mincha/Seudah Shlishit, 5:40 p.m.; Havdalah, 6:57 p.m.

SUNDAY: Shacharit, 9 am.; Works of Maimonides, 9:45 am.; JYE BI., 10 am.; JYE BI Jr/PJ Library., 10:15 am.; Mincha/Daf Yomi/Ma’ariv, 6 p.m. at RBJH. MONDAY: Laws of Shabbos, 6:45 a.m. with Rabbi Ari; Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Nach Yomi — Daily Prophets, 7:40 a.m. with Rabbi Ari; Lights of Teshuva, 8 a.m. with Rabbi Moshe; Mincha/Daf Yomi/Ma’ariv, 6 p.m. at RBJH. TUESDAY: Laws of Shabbos, 6:45 a.m. with Rabbi Ari; Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Nach Yomi — Daily Prophets, 7:40 a.m. with Rabbi Ari; Lights of Teshuva, 8 a.m. with Rabbi Moshe; Mincha/Daf Yomi/Ma’ariv, 6 p.m. at RBJH; Tasty Torah, 7 p.m. with Rabbi Yoni; Men’s Pick-up Basketball, 8 p.m. at the JCC. WEDNESDAY: Laws of Shabbos, 6:45 a.m. with Rabbi Ari; Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Nach Yomi — Daily Prophets, 7:40 a.m. with Rabbi Ari; Lights of Teshuva, 8 a.m. with Rabbi Moshe; Mincha/Daf Yomi/ Ma’ariv, 6 p.m. at RBJH. THURSDAY: Laws of Shabbos, 6:45 a.m. with Rabbi Ari; Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Nach Yomi — Daily Prophets, 7:40 a.m. with Rabbi Ari; Lights of Teshuva, 8 a.m. with Rabbi Moshe; Character Development, 9:30 a.m. with Rabbi Ari; Mincha/Daf Yomi/Ma’ariv, 6 p.m. at RBJH; Master

CHABAD HOUSE Chef: Beth Israel Teens (Special for Purim!!), 7 p.m.

Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Services conducted by Rabbi Mendel Katzman.

FRIDAY: Shacharit, 8 a.m. followed by coffee, treats, study and shmoozing.

SATURDAY: Shabbat Morning Service, 9:30 a.m.

WEEKDAYS: Shacharit, 7 a.m. followed by coffee, treats, study and shmoozing.

SUNDAY: Service, 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Secrets, 9:15

p.m. following Minyan.

MONDAY: Personal Parsha class, 9:30 a.m. with Shani; Biblical Hebrew Grammar, 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY: Mystical Thinking, 9:30 a.m. with Rabbi Katzman; Introduction to Reading Hebrew, 10:30 a.m.

THURSDAY: Intermediate Hebrew Reading and Prayer, 11 a.m.; Talmud Class, noon with Rabbi Katzman.

All programs are open to the community. For more in-

B’NAI JESHURUN formation call 402.330.1800 or visit www.Ochabad.com.

Services conducted by Rabbi Teri Appleby.

FRIDAY: Erev Shabbat Service, 6:30 p.m..; Oneg, 7:30 p.m.; Candlelighting, 5:58 p.m.

SATURDAY: Shabbat Morning Service, 9:30 a.m.; Torah Study, 10:45 a.m. on Parashat Terumah; Havdalah (72 minutes), 7:29 p.m.

SUNDAY: LJCS Gan through Grade 7, 9:30 a.m.; LJCS Gesher, 10 a.m.; Adult Hebrew Class, 11:30 a.m.; LJCS Committee Meeting, 1:30 p.m. at Tifereth Israel.

TUESDAY: Intro to Judaism, 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: LJCS Hebrew School, 4 p.m. at TI. Purim! Drag Queen Story Hour, Sunday, March 8, 3 p.m. at SST. A special reading of the story of Esther, with hamantaschen and other treats!

2020 Federation Camp Grants: All Federation families are eligible for Camp Incentive Grants of $300 per camper to pay the initial camp registration deposit. Additional camp scholarships beyond the incentive grants are available based on need and require submission of a scholarship application.

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE FRIDAY: Services, 7:30 p.m. every first and third of the month.

ROSE BLUMKIN JEWISH HOME SATURDAY: Services, 9:15 a.m. led by Jim Polack.

Services will be held in the Chapel. Members of the community are invited to attend.

TEMPLE ISRAEL FRIDAY: Shabbat Service, 6 p.m. “Lean on Me: Cultivating a Caring Community” with Cantor Alexander and Susie Norton.

SATURDAY: Torah Study, 9:15 a.m., Shabbat Morning Service, 10:30 a.m.

SUNDAY: Youth Learning Programs for Grades K-6, 10 a.m.; Social Justice Committee Meeting, 10:30 a.m.; Book Club: “A Women of No Importance” by Sonia Purnell, 11:30 a.m.; Kids’ Choir Rehearsal, noon; OTYG Board Meeting, noon.

TUESDAY: More Than a Joke Panel Discussion: Caution: May Be Habit Forming - Ritual in Judaism, Christianity & Islam, 6:30 p.m. at Countryside Community Church.

RSVP to info@trifaith.org; $10 suggested donation.

WEDNESDAY: More Than a Joke: Let it Grow: Jewish, Christian & Muslim Perspectives on the Environment, noon at Temple Israel; Grades 3-6, 4-6 p.m.; Community Dinner, 6 p.m. Menu: taco bar, veggies, fruit salad, dessert.

RSVP to Temple Israel, 402.556.6536.; Grades 7-12, 6-8 p.m.; Omaha Jewish Community Beit Midrash: Who Knows, Maybe You Were Created for a Time Such as This — Heroism, Courage & Faith in a Troubled World, 7:30 p.m. at JCC led by Rabbi Steven Abraham, Rabbi Ari Dembitzer, Rabbi Mendel Katzman & Rabbi Brian Stoller.

THURSDAY: Israel Forum, 10 a.m.

A Taste of Passover: Rosh Chodesh Event, Thursday, March 5, 5:30 p.m. at Temple Israel. Our hosts are Pam DePorte, Penny Endelman, and Sharon Comisar-Langdon, and they’ve planned a delicious Passover sampling that you won't want to miss! Chef John Hattam is demonstrating how to make his signature potato kugel,

and Dennis DePorte is teaching us how he makes his famous fried matzah. You’ll enjoy samples along with Israeli wine from the Golan Heights that is kosher for Passover.

Plus, Chef Hattam is bringing his legendary macaroons!

The cost is $18 and spots are limited! We ask that you RSVP by Friday, Feb. 28: tinyurl.com/TasteofPassover A Night Out at The Jewell, Saturday, March 7, 6 p.m. at The Jewell, 1030 Capital Ave., Omaha. What is Triple Chai +? This is our new social group for those who are roughly 54 and older: 3 x 18(chai). If you might describe yourself as a Baby Boomer, then this group is for you!

Dora Goldstrom and George Walker host this kick-off event for Triple Chai +. This evening features the Troy Roberts Trio with Mitch Towne and Marty Morrison. The cost is $15 per person, and food and drinks will be available for purchase. Purchase tickets online: tinyurl.com/ JewellChai. Please note: when you purchase your tickets online, add "Temple Israel" after your last name so congregants will all be seated together. If you have any questions, please contact Mindi Marburg, 402.556.6536.

Hailing from Perth, West Australia, saxophonist Troy Roberts has received numerous accolades including 3 DownBeat SM Jazz Soloist Awards, 2 Grammy Nominations, and was a semi-finalist in the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition.

TIFERETH ISRAEL Services conducted by lay leader Nancy Coren. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

FRIDAY: No Shabbat Service; Candlelighting, 5:58 p.m.

SATURDAY: Shabbat Service, 10 a.m.; Junior Congregation, 11 a.m. followed by a light Kiddush luncheon; Havdalah (72 minutes), 6:59 p.m.

SUNDAY: LJCS Gan through Grade 7, 9:30 a.m.; LJCS Gesher, 10 a.m.; Unveiling of the monument for Elaine and Everett Evnen, 11 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Cemetery immediately followed by unveiling for Carole Davidson at 11:30 a.m. Please join the extended Evnen family and the Davidson family as they kaddish is said and memories are shared; Come learn and play Pickleball, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: LJCS Hebrew School, 4 p.m. at TI. Purim Extravaganza, Monday, March 9 at the Coren Home. Join us for a light dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a reading of the Megillah (starting at approx. 6:45 p.m.)

(Young children will have activities to occupy them productively during this time.) The evening ends with a performance FOR ALL AGES beginning at 7:45 p.m. by Howard Feldman better known as TOOTS! Let us know you'll join us by calling the office 402.423.8569 or emailing Nancy at corenancy@gmail. com by Sun., March 1 so we can plan on the amount of food needed. Wear a costume...bring a noisemaker (if you want) ... Be ready for a fun evening!

It’s not too soon to be thinking about summer camp!

All Federation families are eligible for Camp Incentive Grants of $300 per camper to pay the initial camp registration deposit. Application packets are availible in the Tifereth Israel foyer. Please submit all applications no later than Monday, March 16.

Thanks to the generosity of The Michael and Anita Siegal One Happy Camper Fund, limited $1,000 incentive grants are available. Any Jewish child who would like to have a first-time experience at a Jewish overnight camp and who lives in a community that is part of JFNA's Network of Independent Communities is eligible to apply.

Please see the link below for more information. https://www.jewishcamp.org/one-happy-camper/ Come see the Sandhill Cranes with your Tifereth Israel friends, Sunday, March 8, 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. at the home of Jamie and Jerry Watch in Wood River. Bring a dairy sack lunch. Drinks and fresh goodies will be provided! Bring your camera and binoculars (if you have some), and dress for the weather! If you would like a ride to this gathering, please let the office know by March 1.

JCCs receive bomb threats NEW YORK | JTA More than 50 Jewish community centers nationwide have received emailed bomb threats since Feb. 22. None of the threats have been found to be credible, though local law enforcement agencies have been notified. Officials do not know who sent the threats.

The Jewish Telegraphic Agency has learned from officials familiar with the threats that most of the JCCs affected received identical emails containing bomb threats. None of the emails, however, named the specific institutions in question or contained anti-Semitic language. “Our

goal has been — and we seem to be succeeding — to go about our day with as much normalcy as possible,” said Martina Hull, interim executive director of the Sidney Albert Albany JCC in New York, which received a threat Sunday morning.

The spate of threats recalls successive waves of bomb threats made against JCCs and other Jewish institutions in 2017, many of which led to building evacuations. Most of the threats came from a 19-year-old American-Israeli citizen, Michael Kadar. Last year, Kadar was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Life cycles B’NAI MITZVAH

IN MEMORIAM

AMANDA JAYNE GERSHONI Amanda Jayne Gershoni, daughter of Jodi (Slusky) and Yoav Gershoni of Rockville, MD, celebrated her Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at B’nai Israel Congregation in Rockville, MD. Amanda attends Julius West Middle School and enjoys her friends, school activities, and, especially, being a member of the girls basketball team.

She has two older sisters, Jordyn (17) and Carly (16).

Grandparents are Jerry and Janet Slusky of Omaha, Harriet Fishel and Alan Kent of Bethesda, MD, and Amnon and Dina Gershoni of Sunny Isles, FL and Tel Aviv, Israel.

ALVIN ABRAMSON Alvin Abramson passed away on Feb. 7 at age 91. A private graveside service was held on Feb. 10, followed by a memorial service at Beth El Synagogue with lunch immediately following.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Abramson; parents, Isadore and Ann Abramson; sisters and brothers-in-law: Lorraine and Bernard Susman, Myra and Richard Goldman.

He survived by son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Sheryl Abramson; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Stuart Giller; grandchildren: Bradley and Marissa Abramson, Erin and Jacob Bearman, Jaime and Mike Mason, Emily and Tom Marston, and Abbey Giller and Gared Rathe; great-grandsons: Dayton Abramson and Austin Abramson.

Memorials may be made to Beth El Synagogue or B'nai B'rith International.

EVAN AND RYAN KUGLER Evan Kugler and Ryan Kugler, sons of Traci and Lance Kugler, will celebrate their B’nai Mitzvah on Saturday, March 7, at Temple Israel.

Evan and Ryan are seventh grade honor students at Westside Middle School.

Evan enjoys tennis and going to Camp Sabra.

Ryan is a participant in the Duke University Talent Identification Program. Evan Kugler He runs track, cross country and enjoys going to Camp Sabra.

For their mitzvah project, Evan and Ryan volunteered at the Special Olympics where they helped with track, flag football and bowling.

They have two sisters, Lauren (17) and Megan (10) and a brother, Alex (15).

Grandparents are Sandy and Stuart Kutler, and Cynthia and John Kugler.

Great-grandparents are the late Harriet and Lazier Singer, the late Phil and Ryan Kugler Marian Kutler, the late Louise Blohm and the late Dale Kugler, the late Robert and Frances Koehler.

DR. HAROLD WILLIAM FORBES Dr. Harold William Forbes passed away on Feb. 18 after a long and courageous battle with Amyloidosis in Boston, MA where he has resided since 1980.

He was preceded in death by his parents Herbert R. Forbes and Ruth (Linda) Forbes.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Carol A. Senopoulos Forbes and Dr. Benjamin Maxwell Forbes; brothers, David Forbes and Maynard Forbes and sister, Marilyn Kowalski.

Harold was born in 1943 in Omaha, and attended Central High School, graduating with honors. He then matriculated at University of California at Berkley; George August University, Gottingen, Germany, and the College of Medicine at University of Nebraska. After a stint as a Lieutenant in the United States Public Health Service he entered University of Michigan School of Public Health to earn a Masters in Public Health. Harold practiced internal medicine for many years at Harvard Community Health Plan in Cambridge and West Roxbury. He was also medical director of Harvard Community Health Plan West Roxbury and Wellesley centers. Harold was the medical director at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care for Utilization Management and Medicare.

Additionally, was also on the faculty of Harvard and Boston University medical schools.

Harold volunteered in many organizations including the Hearth Program for Homeless Elders, the Minuteman Elder Services Board and the Arlington Public Library. Harold loved politics, reading, photography, cooking, and the Boston Celtics.

Memorials may be made in Harold’s memory to the Amyloid Research Fund, Boston University School of Medicine, 72 East Concord St., K-503, Boston, MA 02118.

TruNews banned from YouTube MARCY OSTER JTA A website whose founder called the effort to impeach President Donald Trump a “Jew coup” has been banned permanently from YouTube. TruNews had previously been the target of a temporary ban from the online video platform where it has a channel. The announcement of a permanent ban came last week in a tweet.

Episodes of TruNews still appear on other YouTube channels. TruNews programs and podcasts also appear on the TruNews website, as well as on Facebook and Twitter.

YouTube had temporarily banned TruNews in November after its founder, Florida pastor Rick Wiles, had said in a video that efforts to remove Trump from office were “a coup led by Jews to overthrow the constitutionally elected president of the United States.” The White House has provided media credentials for TruNews, most recently for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last month.

HENRY STEVEN (STEVE) ROTHENBERG Henry Steven (Steve) Rothenberg passed away on Feb. 15 in Omaha. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

He was preceded in death by his parents James M. and Regina Rothenberg.

He is survived by wife Bunny and his three children, Alexis, Ian and Katie, and Max and fiancee Samantha.

Steve had an amazingly positive spirit and was loved by all who knew him.

Memorials may be made to the Buffett Cancer Center in Steve's memory.

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