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cross the halls of academia, Le Donne and Joel N. Lohr, and just pubthere are grants, honorary de- lished by Purdue University Press. grees, endowments, chairs — a “It’s an immense honor,” said Greenspoon, host of recognizable accolades whose expansive career includes work in the for individuals who have dedi- Bible ranging from deep meditations on cated their lives to translation to the deep, advanced use of biblical studies in a chosen texts in comic discipline. strips and elseIn academic where in popular work itself, there culture. “It’s honare citations of a oring and it’s professor’s written humbling. To me, and presented it’s the highest works, subtle nods honor a professor to hard-won disin the humanities coveries and can get — that truths that help one’s own colfoster the discileagues think Leonard Greenspoon pline along, trackhighly enough of ing its history and trajectory. your scholarship to produce new work Combine esteem and bibliography in one based specifically on your ideas to propel package and the result is the Festschrift, a the study forward.” celebration of the writings, work and inFound in Translation comprises 12 essays in sights of a renowned scholar, by renowned two parts from leading biblical scholars scholars. Leonard Greenspoon, PhD, around the world, all connecting their work Creighton University’s Klutznick Chair in to that of Greenspoon. Though not GreenJewish Civilization and a professor of theol- spoon’s graduate students, as is typical in ogy and classical and Near Eastern studies, Festschrift authorship, the contributing scholis one of just a few Creighton faculty mem- ars have been, in one way or another, menbers to be the subject of just such a work, tored by Greenspoon during their careers. Found in Translation: Essays on Biblical “What makes it all the more gratifying is Translation in Honor of Leonard J. Green- that a few of the people doing the writing spoon, edited by James W. Barker, Anthony See Found in Translation page 2
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Omaha teens set to compete in 2018 JCC Maccabi Games and Artsfest
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Jacob GeLtzer BBYO/Teen Director It’s time to soak up the sun because Team Omaha is headed to Cali! That’s right, the 2018 JCC Maccabi Games and Artsfest is taking place in Orange County and Long Beach this year Aug. 5-10, and Team Omaha is ready to head to the West Coast. We have such a strong and exciting delegation this year filled with both athletes and artists. Team Omaha is made up of 14 fantastic teens com-
peting and performing in the following sports and specialties: Basketball: Ethan Bargas, Charlie Blum, Brady Meyerson. Flag Football: Lev Denenberg, David Kay. Table Tennis: Zach Atlas, Benjamin Kutler, Josh Rosenblatt. Lacrosse: Leo Kohll. Baseball: Jack Scioli. Tennis: Zev Gordman. ArtsFest Artists in Dance specialty: Laura Kirshenbaum, Rachel Kricsfeld, Leora McNamara.
The JCC Maccabi Games are an Olympic-style sporting competition held each summer in North America and is the second largest organized sports program for Jewish teenagers ages 13-16 in the world. The JCC Maccabi ArtsFest is a weeklong summer arts experience for creative Jewish teens ages 12-17, featuring workshops in a variety of specialties with some of the leading artists in each field and incorporating community service, social activities, and themes of Jewish heritage, community, and Israel. After each day of competition and workshops, athletes and artists will See 2018 Jcc Maccabi Games page 2
Backyard Concert presents Hi-Fi Hangover
Gabby bLair Staff Writer, Jewish Press Mark your calendars for Sunday, aug. 12, when Hi-Fi Hangover takes the stage at The Jewish Federation of Omaha’s Backyard Concert Series! All concerts are free and run 5-7 p.m. in the JCC backyard pavilion; in case of rain, the show will go on... in the JCC Theater.
Hi-Fi Hangover exploded onto the scene in 2010 and has gained a reputation as one of Nebraska’s most sought-after live acts. Renowned for insane guitar, thunderous percussion, piledriving bass riffs and off-the-hook vocals, Hi-Fi Hangover has become one of the top draws in the Omaha Metro and the premier event band in the region. HiFi Hangover is composed of some of the top musical talent in the Midwest, featuring a breadth of music guaranteed to please every taste from beat-driven dance tunes to the best of classic and contemporary rock. Pack a picnic or plan to visit our onsite food vendors: Kona Ice and Dante’s Pizza. Kona Ice will have 50+ flavors of shaved ice, as well as novelty ice creams available for purchase. The Dante Food Truck will bring their cheese, margherita and veggie pizza as well as soda. New this year, Dante’s has streamlined their methods to expedite food orders utilizing a new system to improve efficiency. Gluten-free and vegan options will be available. Jewish Family Service will be accepting donations for the food pantry. Greatest need is for canned proteins, such as chicken, tuna and salmon; Personal care items like toilet paper, soap, shampoo, lotion, toothbrushes and toothpaste are also appreciated. Please check the expiration date on the packaging before donating. The JFO Backyard Concert Series is made possible by our generous donors: Alan J. Levine; Omaha Steaks; Morgan Stanley; All Makes Office Equipment Co.; the Karen Sokolof Javitch Music Fund; the Fred and Eve Simon Charitable Foundation and the Special Donor-Advised Fund at the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation. For more information, please visit www.jewishomaha.org.