Issuu

A N AG E N C Y O F T H E J E W I S H F E D E R AT I O N O F O M A H A

The Jewish Press WWW.O M A H A J E W I S H P R E SS .CO M

INSIDE

Pumpkin Spice and a Little Extra Nice at RBJH Page 2

Yid in the Mid: My Long and Winding Jewish Journey, Part II Page 3

WWW. J E W I S H O M A H A .O R G

ESEK Hanukkah Shuk Comes to Omaha: Shop Israeli Art and Hear the Stories Behind the Work.

JONNIE ROBINSON RBJH Assistant Director of Community Engagement and Education magine a lively Israeli marketplace filled with colorful artwork, handmade treasures, distinctive gifts and the buzz of people browsing and visiting together. This November, Omaha will experience that atmosphere at the ESEK Hanukkah Shuk, a marketplace celebrating Israeli artists, makers and the creativity that brings their work to life. ESEK connects

Where It Leads Page 4

communities with Israel small business through online shopping and in-person shuk events. By bringing products and the stories behind them to communities abroad, ESEK helps people support the makers through their purchases. ESEK, which supports Israeli small businesses, is part of our Partnership2Gether organization and connects Omaha with the Western Galilee region of Israel. Taking place Sunday, November 29, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., the ESEK Hanukkah Shuk will See Hanukkah Shuk page 3

Exploring the Global Dimensions of the Holocaust

REGULARS8

Spotlight Voices Synagogues Life Cycles

9 10 11

SPONSORED BY THE BENJAMIN AND ANNA E. WIESMAN FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND

OMRI SENDEROWICZ UNO Assistant Professor of History and Schwalb Center for Israel and Jewish Studies Director The Schwalb Center for Israel and Jewish Studies at the University of Nebraska Omaha will host historian Dr. Thomas Pegelow Kaplan for a lecture titled The Holocaust – A Global History? Approaches, Prospects and Objections on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Dr. Thomas Pegelow Kaplan

6 p.m. in the Milo Bail Student Center Gallery Room 308 on UNO’s Dodge Campus. In this presentation, Pegelow Kaplan will examine emerging efforts to understand the Holocaust within a broader global framework. The lecture will explore

both the opportunities and challenges of writing a global history of the Holocaust, engaging with influential scholarship that highlights the worldwide dimensions of Nazi ideology, policy, and genocide. Drawing on such examples as North Africa under German and Italian occupation and Southeast Asia following the Japanese invasions of 1941-42, he will demonstrate how global historical approaches can deepen our understanding of the Holocaust beyond Europe. Pegelow Kaplan is the Louis P. Singer Endowed Chair in Jewish History and Professor of History at the University of Colorado Boulder. He also serves as a permanent research fellow at the Center for Research on See Global Dimensions page 2

Bistro Night Returns to Chabad JOANIE JACOBSON A “kosher Jewish deli” is a restaurant and food store that prepares and serves Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine in strict compliance with Jewish dietary laws (kashrut). Kosher delis operate under rabbinical supervision, strictly separate meat and dairy, use certified kosher-slaughtered meats and close during Shabbat and Jewish holidays. Read on. Jewish delis are popular because they serve iconic, comfort food like towering corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, freshly baked rye bread, sour pickles, matzo ball soup, brisket, and traditional Ashkenazi dishes like latkes and rugelach. A Jewish deli often serves as a “third space” where people can meet, socialize and enjoy a sense of community. How many times have we wished for an established, traditional kosher deli in Omaha, Nebraska? Well, wish no more. No, it’s not an “established Jewish restaurant” but it’s definitely “traditional” and most surely “under rabbinical supervision” and they serve the same iconic, comfort food. Best of all — you don’t have to fly to New York or Los Angeles to enjoy it! Indeed, Chabad of Nebraska is bringing back “BISTRO NIGHT,” a delightful dining experience featuring some of your favorite Jewish foods and prepared by two of Omaha’s finest cooks in the kitchen — Rabbi Eli Tennenbaum and co-cook, Dennis DePorte. Kosher food has always been a key to our connection as Jews,” said Rabbi Eli. “Knowing that kosher food can be good and varied was something I wanted to share with the Omaha community. The true inspiration came from Howard Kutler who worked with Rabbi Dunny to put on a Brisket Night in 2020.” “BISTRO NIGHT was the brainchild of Rabbi Eli,” DePorte said enthusiastically. “He called to ask if I would help out and knew I had helped with Deli Night at Temple Israel. He’s a great guy to work with.” “When I called, Dennis was so gracious and cordial and See Bistro Night page 2

2 | The Jewish Press | November 6, 2026

HONEYMAN RENT-ALL ce The Party Pla ENTERTAIN

FIRST CLASS

FOR THE FINEST IN ENTERTAINING ACCESSORIES, HOW CAN YOU THROW A PARTY AND NOT INVITE US? Tables • Chairs • Linens • Skirting • China • Glassware • Chafing Dishes Party Canopies • Wedding & Church Displays • Dance Floors • BBQ Grills Coat Racks • Candelabras • Margarita Machines • Chocolate Fountains Visit Our Showroom or www.honeymanrentall.com

8202 F Street | Omaha, NE 68127

402-333-2882

SNOWBIRDS

Please let the Jewish Press know in advance when you are leaving and when you are returning. Sometimes several papers are sent to your “old” address before we are notified by the Post Office. Every time they return a paper to us, you miss the Jewish Press and we are charged! Please call us at 402.334.6448 or email us at jpress@jewishomaha.org.

It would be our pleasure to DJ your next Simcha! Bring energy and excitement to your party with our professional DJs

Bistro Night Continued from page 1 excited,”said Rabbi Eli. “We haven’t looked back since!” That first round of BISTRO NIGHTS was in 2022 and featured a variety of flavors — American/Jewish fusion with barbecue and kugel, a Persian- style meal, Israeli style including shawarma and falafel, Deli, and Italian- style with the help of the Rotellas of Omaha. “I remember we used some of Louis Rotella’s grandmother’s Sugo recipes,” DePorte recalled, “along with minestrone soup and spaghetti and meatballs.” “We served hundreds of people in 2022,” noted Rabbi Tennenbaum. “I believe our high number for one night was about 150.” So, what’s in store for Bistro Night 2.0? MONDAY, NOV. 16. DELI NIGHT #1 will feature a tasting option with three savory soups — matzo ball, mushroom barley and deconstructed stuffed cabbage — along with three piled-high sandwiches —pastrami, corned beef and salami — each served with pickles and coleslaw and an assortment of rugelach for dessert. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17: ISRAELI SHAWARMA NIGHT will feature soft pitas with shawarma and all the fixings, soup, Israeli salads and an assortment of rugelach for dessert. MONDAY, APRIL 5: DELI NIGHT #2 will feature a tasting option with the same three sandwiches from DELI #1, matzo ball soup, a sampling of three lucious

kugels and an assortment of rugelach for dessert. There you have it — three wonderful opportunities to enjoy some of your favorite Jewish foods, Chabad’s warm and welcoming hospitality and the culinary talents of Rabbi Eli Tennenbaum and Dennis DePorte! Make it a family affair or a party with friends — I mean, what’s not to like?! B’tayavon (Come hungry!) For more information, Contact Rabbi Eli at rabbi eli@ochabad.com. For reservations, contact Chabad — 402.330.1800 or log on to ochabad.com/bistro.

Global Dimensions Continued from page 1 Antisemitism at the Technical University of Berlin. An internationally recognized scholar of Holocaust history, Nazi Germany, antisemitism, and transnational history, he has authored and edited numerous books and articles, including The Language of Nazi Genocide: Linguistic Violence and the Struggle of Germans of Jewish Ancestry and several recent volumes on Holocaust memory, testimony, and photography. The lecture is free and open to the public. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided. Limited free parking will be available in Lot E, located near the Bell Tower on UNO’s Dodge Campus.

Pumpkin Spice and a Little Extra Nice at RBJH

Weddings Bar/Bat Mitzvah or any Party!

imagentertainment 402.515.3569 www.ImageEntertainmentOmaha.com

MAGGIE CONTI RBJH Director of Activities and Volunteer Services As part of October’s Mazel Moments, Rose Blumkin Jewish Home residents welcomed fall with “Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice,” a month filled with seasonal treats, creativity, and thoughtful gestures. Residents, staff, and families were invited to recognize someone who had gone above and beyond with an act of kindness by writing a message on a pumpkin-shaped card and adding it to the Appreciation Tree. Staff received mini pumpkins and handmade fabric pumpkins that became special appreciation gifts. Throughout the month, volunteer Gretchen and Volunteer Coordinator Sabine

brought the flavors of fall to life with an assortment of pumpkin-inspired and autumn treats. The month wrapped up with a lively Fall Festival featuring entertainer Ricky Szablowski, and the kitchen served signature autumn cocktails and sweet treats. From handmade gifts to shared treats, October brought residents and staff together in the spirit of the season. RBJH thanks the Shirley and Leonard Goldstein Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha for its generous support of Mazel Moments, which helps make these meaningful experiences possible for our residents. The RBJH is an agency of the Jewish Federation of Omaha.

The Jewish Press | November 6, 2026 | 3

Yid in the Mid: My Long and Winding Jewish Journey, Part II Despite only living a short time in Iowa, my family made a serious mark on my hometown of Des Moines. A Jewish mark, nonetheless. Let me explain. Shortly after moving to Omaha, Stacy and I paid a quick visit to Des Moines, SETH FELDMAN which is a hop, skip, and a jump down I-80. It's not the most scenic two-hour drive unless you like corn and cows. But it was a chance to visit friends from my previous company, Meredith Corporation, which is based in Des Moines. It was also a chance to see my roots. During our visit, I decided to see where we used to live. My mom still remembered the address, and soon enough I was at Windsor Chateau (73rd and University, for the few of you who know the area). I took some selfies of the apartment building and called my mom for a virtual trip down memory lane. She remembered it well, except for one thing: she forgot our apartment number. She knew the floor. She knew we faced the parking lot. But she had no idea which unit was ours. So, taking a cue from one of my favorite bands, “I broke into the old apartment.” (Quick aside: the band is Barenaked Ladies; that is a real song, and the band's co-founder and former lead singer, Steven Page, is proudly Jewish.) Truth be told, I did not break into the old apartment. I walked through the main entrance, which wasn't locked, walked up the stairs, and before you can say, "Holy Hawkeye," I found our old apartment. How did I know? Simple: I looked at the doorposts for

signs of a mezuzah. Unit 12 has two nail holes and faded paint where the mezuzah used to be. At that point, it all hit home — literally. The mezuzah may have been gone. But I saw the Jewish mark we left on our old home. It filled me with Jewish pride and connected me with a time and place that started my Jewish journey. Ever since that day, I've had a whole new appreciation of the Jewish holidays. Stay with me on this one. Our holidays remember days past—from creation to the Exodus to Temple times in the land of Israel. But no holiday is a one-time event. True, each initial event has come and gone, from a historical perspective. But each event has made an eternal mark on us, just like that mezuzah did for me in Des Moines. And yes, the bris made an even more important mark. So, each year on a respective holiday, we revisit that time and place and renew our relationship with G-d. The marks of those holidays are engraved on our heart and soul. What a gift that G-d allows us to go back in time every year. We tap into the blessings and the lessons learned during that time. That's exactly how I felt when I saw my first apartment — and marveled at the mezuzah marks that remain on the door. I may not get to Des Moines that often. But maybe I should. Seth Feldman is an Emmy Award-winning television producer and a Jewish content creator who moved to Omaha five years ago with his family. He's currently writing a book about his lifelong Jewish journey that led him to Omaha. As he completes each chapter, he's sharing it with the Jewish Press.

P2G Nextgen in Budapest SIVAN FRIEDMAN LAVI The Partnership2Gether staff is working to bring our NextGen community together in Budapest, Hungary, on Jan. 20–24, 2027, for a special seminar: The Seeds of Change!

This exciting initiative, developed by our Partnership's International Young Leadership, aims to bring together young adults ages 30–47 from Israel, the U.S., and Hungary for five days of meaningful connections, shared ex-

periences, and community engagement. During the seminar, we are planning to connect with fellow participants from Israel, the U.S., and Hungary. We will explore Budapest and discover its rich Jewish history, and give back through a meaningful community volunteering activity. The Participation Fee is $500 per person, including accommodations, meals, and seminar activities. **Flights and travel insurance are NOT included. Potential participants in our communities are encouraged to complete the initial interest form at https://forms.gle/cgqt6jEAA1mMgDg46 Please note that the seminar is still in the planning stages, and all details are subject to final confirmation. We are excited about the possibility of bringing our NextGen community together and hope to make this meaningful experience a reality! For additional questions about this trip or about P2G in general, please contact Jay Katelman at jkatelman@jewishomaha.org.

ROOFING

SIDING

GUTTERS

Hanukkah Shuk

Continued from page 1 feature dozens of goods created by small craft artisans from the Western Galilee. Several artisans will be in Omaha to share their stories and talk about their work directly with shoppers. In Israel, a shuk is a traditional marketplace where vendors display their goods, shoppers explore local specialties and conversations are part of the experience. More than a place to shop, a shuk reflects the energy of everyday life and the traditions, flavors and craftsmanship of its community. The ESEK Hanukkah Shuk brings that spirit to Omaha. Discover the Art. Meet the Makers. Hear the Stories. Visitors can browse original artwork, handmade goods, jewelry, Judaica, olive oil, honey and other specialty items. Whether shopping for a Hanukkah gift or looking for something special for home, attendees will find a variety of products celebrating Israeli creativity and craftsmanship. Beyond the merchandise, artist biographies and stories will help shoppers learn about the people behind the work, their inspiration and their experiences. The event is also exploring the participation of approximately 14 artists and survivors connected to the Nova music festival community, potentially adding another meaningful dimension to the stories represented. A Marketplace with Meaning The ESEK Hanukkah Shuk offers a tangible way to support artists while bringing their work and experiences into conversation with Omaha’s Jewish community. Each purchase can help sustain a maker’s creative practice, while each story offers a glimpse into the people and perspectives that shape Israeli art and culture. The experience continues Monday, Nov. 30, with a Lunch & Learn and creative workshop from 11 a.m. to noon. The program will include 30 minutes of learning accompanied by a hands-on leather keychainmaking workshop, followed by lunch and more time to shop in the Shuk. Together, the two days offer opportunities to experience Israeli artistry in different ways, from browsing distinctive handmade goods to learning and creating alongside others. Small businesses are the lifeblood of families, neighborhoods, and entire communities. By choosing ESEK, you make a meaningful connection with artisans, innovators, and entrepreneurs who pour their hearts into their craft. The ESEK Hanukkah Shuk is made possible thanks to its corporate sponsor, Lueder Construction. Event Details: ESEK Hanukkah Shuk, Sunday, Nov. 29, 4–6:30 p.m. Lunch & Learn and Leather Keychain-Making Workshop, Monday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m.–noon, followed by lunch and additional shopping. Registration needed only for the lunch and learn. Space is limited, register today at https://fundraise. givesmart.com/form/8Zm2bg?vid=1tb94j

Visit us at omahajewishpress.com

4 | The Jewish Press | November 6, 2026

Where it Leads

MUSHKA TENENBAUM Chabad of Nebraska I walked away from our Jewish Federation kickoff thinking one thing: that was Jewish. Yes, there were Jewish people in the room. Yes, we were gathered as a community. It felt Jewish in the deepest sense: proud, connected, joyful and focused on what we can actually do. Tessa Vexler shared a message that I think so many of us desperately need right now. “Just start with one mitzvah.” You do not need to wake up tomorrow and change your entire life. You do not need to know everything, understand everything or suddenly become someone different. Take one step. Do one mitzvah. Because once you get on the road, that one mitzvah has a beautiful way of leading to another. Tessa shared some of her own journey. Her beginning was with Chabad Rabbi and Mrs. Berkowitz in Northern California. Later, while attending UCSB, she connected with Rebbetzin Miri and Rabbi Gershon Klein and joined a delegation of college students traveling to the Pegisha in Crown Heights. That experience stayed with her. It was powerful enough to influence the next chapters of her life, eventually bringing her to New York City. And I kept thinking about that. Someone creates one Jewish experience. Someone extends an invitation. Someone teaches one mitzvah. Someone makes a young Jewish person feel that Judaism belongs to them. And who knows where it leads? That is why I am so incredibly proud of the Omaha Jewish community.

I am grateful for the rabbis, rebbetzins, community leaders, lay leaders, volunteers, parents, grandparents and friends who keep making Omaha more Jewish, more connected and more focused on mitzvahs. The world needs Jews who are a little prouder and a little louder right now. Not louder just for the sake of making noise. Louder with light. Louder with kindness. Louder with Jewish life. We have 613 different avenues of connection with Hashem. Pick the one that speaks to you. Maybe yours is lighting Shabbat candles on Friday night. Maybe it is finally putting a mezuzah on your front door or at your office. Maybe, apparently, your mitzvah is deciding that your golf club really does need a nine-foot menorah. Maybe you deliver challah through the Kitchen of Kindness. Maybe you call your grandchildren and say, “I signed you up for Chanukah on Ice. You’re welcome.” Maybe you invite a friend to a Jewish event who would never come on their own. It does not have to be my mitzvah. It has to be the

Honey Vine, a Native Milkweed on the Tri-Faith Campus

Honey vine (Cynanchum laeve), a native milkweed vine that grows at the TriFaith Commons. Monarch butterflies lay eggs on it and its caterpillars eat the leaves. The plant makes follicle fruits (right) that will open when they are mature and dry. Credit (left): (c) howardecoworks, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Credit (right): A.E. Fisher.

AMANDA FISHER Just beyond the beds of the Tri-Faith Unity Garden & Orchard there are wild plants that hide from the mower's blades or make their living on the tangled beds of Hell Creek. One of the more secretive of these wild plants is a type of milkweed called honey vine, or Cynanchum laeve. Last July we noticed this plant growing at the edge of the woods in the TriFaith Commons. Honey vine has a woody base and slender stems that grow up into surrounding plants. If the stems break they seep a clear latex that can lightly irritate our skin and make the plant inedible for humans. The vine's leaves are long and lance-like to heart-shaped. Its flowers are sweet-smelling, white, and small, but are easy to spot in a cluster. Like other milkweeds, it makes a horn-like follicle fruit, that dries out and breaks open, letting the seeds escape on the wind. Honey vine is native to Nebraska and most of the other central and eastern states. The TriFaith Commons is exactly the kind of habitat it likes to grow in, near a stream and with some disturbance. Milkweeds are famous as the food for Monarch

caterpillars and several studies have found that Monarch caterpillars lay their eggs on and eat honey vine as much, or almost as much, as other species of milkweed (Pocius et al. 2018, Yeargan and Allard 2005 ). With permission I took a small piece of one honey vine plant with some of its flowers and fruits and made a pressed specimen of it to keep in the Long Beach herbarium, a type of museum of preserved plants. We'll photograph this specimen and protect it, making knowledge of its persistence here available for scientists around the world. Who knows what other interesting plants and animals are harbored in the slightly wild areas of the TriFaith Commons? These remnants and reconstructed areas like the Commons are important habitats for plant and animal diversity in the prairie states, where few natural areas remain. Amanda is Bonni Leiserowitz's daughter-in-law, Professor of Botany at California State University, Long Beach, and a member of Temple Israel Long Beach

mitzvah that talks to you. And then, once you do it, bring someone with you. Encourage a friend to take one step too. Because years from now, when we look back at this confusing chapter in the world, I want us to be able to say that we were there on the front lines sharing light. We did not hide it. We added to it. How lucky are we that we get to do that? So go grab one more mitzvah. Then another. Together, Omaha, we are going to make this world a whole lot brighter.

The JCRC Invites You to Shine a Light

PAM MONSKY JCRC Assistant Director The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to open our hearts and homes, build connections, and share the joy and meaning of Hanukkah with others. The Jewish Community Relations Council and community volunteers are joining together to encourage you to invite your non-Jewish friends, neighbors, and colleagues to experience Hanukkah with you. Shine a Light co-chairs are Robert Friedman and Tori Haussler-Lemek. Hanukkah this year begins on Dec. 4 at sundown (yes, it’s a double feast, because the first and last day coincide with Shabbat) and ends the evening of Dec. 12. Whether you’re lighting one candle on the menorah or eight, are sharing traditional foods like latkes and sufganyot, or simply spending time together, these small moments can make a big difference. One of the most meaningful ways to combat antisemitism is through connection, conversation, and understanding. By welcoming others into our traditions, we can build bridges, strengthen friendships, and help others experience the beauty and spirit of Jewish life. Together, let’s spread understanding, foster community, and show that Hanukkah’s light shines brightest when it’s shared. Ready to share the light? Register at jewishomaha.org through Dec. 3. By registering, you will receive a Shine a Light toolkit with tips on hosting a Hanukkah gathering with recipes to get you started. For more information, please contact Heidi Heilbrunn Needleman at hheilbrunn@jewishomaha.org.

ORGANIZATIONS B’NAI B’RITH BREADBREAKERS The award-winning B’NAI B’RITH BREADBREAKERS speaker program currently meets Wednesdays via Zoom from noon to 1 p.m. Please watch our email for specific information concerning its thought-provoking, informative list of speakers. To be placed on the email list, contact Breadbreakers chair at gary.javitch@ gmail.com.

The Jewish Press | November 6, 2026 | 5

PEOPLE WHO READ NEWSPAPERS ARE

STUDENTS WITH BETTER GRADES It all starts with Newspapers

Moving? Please give us the following information: Your name, old address, new address and when you want the address change to go into effect. Call 402.334.6558 or email us at jpress@jewishomaha.org

EXPERIENCE ANTISEMITISM? If you experience antisemitism, there are ways to report an incident or hate crime: IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, MOVE TO A SAFE AREA AND DIAL 9-1-1 CALL the JFO’s Safety and Security Team 402-334-6446 EMAIL JCRCreporting@jewishomaha.org SCAN the QR code below to fill out the Incident Reporting Form

We work directly with law enforcement, Secure Communities Network, and the Anti-Defamation League.

The Jewish Press If you see something, say something.

6 | The Jewish Press | November 6, 2026

The Jewish Press | November 6, 2026 | 7

8 | The Jewish Press | November 6, 2026

RBJH Go Big Red! RBJH was ﬁlled with Husker spirit as we welcomed the UNL Husker Spirit Squad and the one and only Herbie Husker for an exciting pep rally! Plenty of smiles, cheers, laughter, and photo opportunities as our residents showed their Husker pride.

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 Huge todah to Beth El’s Chef Mike who kept the teens at EMTZA Kinnus well fed!

OMAHA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL From impactful documentaries to rom-com, the 2026 Jewish Omaha Film Festival was a great success! Thank you to all who came.

GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY

Voices

The Jewish Press (Founded in 1920)

David Finkelstein President Annette van de Kamp-Wright Editor Will Fischer Creative Director Claire Endelman Sales Director Lori Kooper-Schwarz Assistant Editor Sam Kricsfeld Digital support Mary Bachteler Accounting Jewish Press Advisory Board David Finkelstein, President; Margie Gutnik, Ex-Officio; Toby Dresdner, Andrea Erlich, Dana Gonzales, Mary Sue Grossman, Hailey Krueger, Avery Lubin, Sara Rips, Seth Schuchman, Stewart Winograd and Bob Yaffe. The mission of the Jewish Federation of Omaha is to build and sustain a strong and vibrant Omaha Jewish Community and to support Jews in Israel and around the world. Agencies of the JFO are:: Institute for Holocaust Education (IHE), Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), Nebraska Jewish Historical Society (NJHS), Jewish Press, Rose Blumkin Jewish Home (RBJH), Jewish Family Service (JFS), Staenberg Omaha Jewish Community Center (JCC). Guidelines and highlights of the Jewish Press, including front page stories and announcements, can be found online at: www.jewishomaha.org; click on ‘Jewish Press.’ The Jewish Press is not responsible for the Kashrut of any product or establishment. Editorial E-mail editorial material and photos to: jpress@jewishomaha.org and avandekamp@jewishomaha.org; send ads (in TIF or PDF format) to: wfischer@jewishomaha.org. Letters to the Editor Guidelines The Jewish Press welcomes signed Letters to the Editor. They may be sent via regular mail to: The Jewish Press, 333 So. 132 St., Omaha, NE 68154; via fax: 1.402.334.5422 or via e-mail to the Editor at: avandekamp@jewishomaha.org. Letters should be no longer than 250 words and must be single-spaced typed, not hand-written. Published letters should be confined to opinions and comments on articles or events. News items should not be submitted and printed as a “Letter to the Editor.” The Editor may edit letters for content and space restrictions. Letters may be published without giving an opposing view. Information shall be verified before printing. All letters must be signed by the writer. The Jewish Press will not publish letters that appear to be part of an organized campaign, nor letters copied from the Internet. No letters should be published from candidates running for office, but others may write on their behalf. Letters of thanks should be confined to commending an institution for a program, project or event, rather than personally thanking paid staff, unless the writer chooses to turn the “Letter to the Editor” into a paid personal ad or a news article about the event, project or program which the professional staff supervised. For information, contact Annette van de Kamp-Wright, Jewish Press Editor, 402.334.6450. Postal The Jewish Press (USPS 275620) is published weekly (except for the first week of January and July) on Friday for $40 per calendar year U.S.; $80 foreign, by the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Phone: 402.334.6448; FAX: 402.334.5422. Periodical postage paid at Omaha, NE. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Jewish Press, 333 So. 132 St., Omaha, NE 68154-2198 or email to: jpress@jewishomaha.org.

American Jewish Press Association Award Winner

Nebraska Press Association Award winner 2008

National Newspaper Association

The Jewish Press | November 6, 2026 | 9

Editorials express the view of the writer and are not necessarily representative of the views of the Jewish Press Advisory Board, the Jewish Federation of Omaha Board of Directors, or the Omaha Jewish community as a whole.

Sexiest Man Alive ANNETTE VAN DE KAMP-WRIGHT Jewish Press Editor We’re always in the market for positive Jewish news. And for some, this just might be it: “Noah Wyle, the Jewish actor who both mends and steals hearts as a doctor on the hit HBO Max medical drama The Pitt,” Andrew SilowCarroll wrote for the JTA, “has been named People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive.” According to Silow-Carroll, the announcement “described the actor’s smoldering intensity and leading-man looks, while noting that he loves to do the dishes.” Were it only People Magazine that focused on these types of things (it’s who they are, no judgement), it would be fine, whatever. But for some reason, the news about the annual “sexiest man alive” has to be shared by other outlets far and wide. That means I keep seeing it on my news feed. Maybe this is not the type of positive Jewish news we need. Perhaps I’m just in an overly opinionated mood today, that’s always a possibility. I stayed up too late to watch the Israeli election results (even though I know full well we won’t know much for weeks) so perhaps I’m just tired and cranky. But then, there’s this: “Wyle said portraying a Jewish character offered an opportunity to present a humanist and

healer at a time of heightened antisemitism. “I cludes platforms where the public can engage have come to learn that the world’s knowledge directly, there will be plenty of pushback against Wyle’s shiny new of Jews comes through detitle as sexiest man alive. pictions of them in the “This award was promised media,” he told the Jewish to him 3,000 years ago,” one Chronicle. lonely commenter said on Let’s unpack. “The opporInstagram. The comment tunity to present a humanist drowned in a sea of opinions and healer,” it doesn’t work about how unattractive they that way. It’s a fictional charthink Noah Wyle is. He’s not acter, and for antisemites, sexy enough, that’s the pushthat doesn’t offer a convincback. Nobody else mening argument that Jews are human beings. And really, do Noah Wyle in HBO's The Pitt. tioned anything antisemitic. On Facebook, the comment we think we can fight anti- Credit: Warrick Page/MAX semitism by including positive Jews in televi- section focused on how cute his dog in the sion shows? If that’s the case, why hasn’t it photos is—and apparently, the dog has since worked before? No amount of positive model- died, which has caused a barrage of condoing on the screen—any screen—will give peo- lences and supportive messages for the Wyle ple who hate us pause. They are too busy family. Is the fact that there isn’t a single “free calling us baby killers. Virtue signaling is a Palestine” reaction evidence that this is simply much sexier hobby than admitting Jews aren’t a different audience, or did someone sanitize bad people. Besides, don’t we have actual real- the comment section? I don’t know. What I do know: it’s kind of a life humanists and healers who win Nobel relief to see Jewish representation without any prizes? But I digress. “The world’s knowledge of Jews comes mention of Gaza. Perhaps it’s that absence of through depictions of them in the media,” is in hateful bots that makes this positive Jewish and of itself a true statement; I won’t disagree. news after all. And that at least gives us someThe question is, which media? Because I’m thing else to talk about, even if it doesn’t solve guessing that, since “media” nowadays in- any of our problems.

There are Jews in Omaha? TESSA VEKSLER The following are excerpts from New York-based public speaker, content creator, and Jewish advocate Tessa Veksler's recent Substack reflection following her visit to Omaha as guest speaker for the Jewish Federation of Omaha's 2027 Annual Campaign Community Kickoff and BBYO programming. To read the article in its entirety, visit tessaveksler.substack.com. Everyone asked me the same question. I’d tell someone I was flying to Nebraska to speak, and before I could finish the sentence, they’d tilt their head and inquire: "There are Jews in Omaha?” Friends asked. Colleagues asked. Even my mother asked. I’ll admit I didn’t have a great answer. I knew there were, but I had no idea what I was about to walk into. Here’s the answer now: yes. And honestly, they might be doing it better than the rest of us. [...] In New York, Jewish infrastructure is like the subway. It’s just there. We complain about it, we rely on it, and we rarely think about who built it or who keeps it running. Kosher food on every corner, a shul on every block, a Jewish organization or non-profit for every sub-interest you could imagine. It’s ambient. In Omaha, none of it is ambient. Every building on that campus exists because someone decided it should, and then the community kept deciding it, year after year, through donations, volunteer hours, board seats, and simply showing up. They aren’t coasting on what was built generations ago, either. They’ve spent the last several years transforming the campus. When there are 6,000 of you, nobody gets to assume someone else will handle it. Everyone is load-bearing. [...] I love New York. I’m not moving to Nebraska. (Sorry, Omaha.)

But I flew home with an uncomfortable question: if we have more than 150 times as many Jews as Omaha, are we 150 times as engaged? Are we even close?

I don’t think we are, and I don’t think it’s because we care less. I think it’s because we have so much. When Jewish life is everywhere, it’s easy to treat it like a service we consume rather than something we hold up. We assume the shul will be there, the JCC will be there, someone else’s donation will cover it, someone else will fill the seats. Omaha doesn’t have that luxury, and somehow that’s become its superpower. Numbers aren’t the same as engagement. Omaha has fewer of the first and more of the second than almost anywhere I’ve been. To read Tessa's full reflection, including her observations on Jewish engagement, community infrastructure, and leadership in Omaha, visit tessaveksler.substack.com.

The vibrant Jewish community Tessa describes is possible because people show up, get involved, and give back. Your support of the Jewish Federation of Omaha's 2027 Annual Campaign helps provide opportunities for Jewish learning and engagement, care for Jewish people in need in our community and around the world, and the resources that keep our community thriving. Together, we are Powered by Community. Driven by Purpose. To make your gift, visit www.jewish omaha.org/donate.

Synagogues

10 | The Jewish Press | November 6, 2026

B’NAI ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE

618 Mynster Street Council Bluffs, IA 51503-0766 712.322.4705 www.cblhs.org

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

LINCOLN JEWISH COMMUNITY: 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

TEMPLE ISRAEL

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

LINCOLN JEWISH COMMUNITY: TIFERETH ISRAEL Member of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 3219 Sheridan Boulevard Lincoln, NE 68502-5236 402.423.8569 tiferethisraellincoln.org

B’NAI ISRAEL Monthly Speaker Series Service, Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. with our guest speaker, Mary-Beth Muskin speaking about her recent trip to Morocco. Our service leader is Larry Blass. Everyone is always welcome at B’nai Israel! For information about our historic synagogue, please visit our website at www.cblhs.org or contact any of our board members: David Alloy, Renee Corcoran, Rick Katelman, Gail Kenkel, Janie Kulakofsky, Howard Kutler, Ann Moshman, Mary-Beth Muskin, Debbie Salomon, Sissy Silber and Jenn Tompkins. Handicap Accessible.

BETH EL Services conducted by Rabbi Steven Abraham and Cantor Gil Ezring. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat, 6 p.m. at Beth El & Live Stream. SATURDAY: Veterans Shabbat, 10 a.m.; Jr. Congregation (Grades K-12), 10 a.m.; Havdalah, 5:50 p.m. Zoom Only. SUNDAY: Morning Minyan, 9:30 a.m. at Beth El and Zoom; BESTT (Grades K-7), 9:30 a.m.; Torah Tots, 10:30 a.m.; Rockin’ the Tradition, 11:15 a.m. with Cantor Ezring; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 5:30 p.m. at Beth El and Zoom. MONDAY: Brachot and Breakfast, 7 a.m.; Baking Day, 9:30 a.m.; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 5:30 p.m. at Beth El and Zoom. TUESDAY: Mincha/Ma’ariv, 5:30 p.m. at Beth El and Live Stream. WEDNESDAY: BESTT (Grades 3-7), 4 p.m.; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 5:30 p.m. at Beth El and Live Stream; Hebrew High (Grades 8-12), 6 p.m.; USY Lounge Night, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY: Shacharit, 7 a.m. at Beth El and Zoom; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 5:30 p.m. at Beth El and Zoom. FRIDAY-Nov. 13: Kabbalat Shabbat, 6 p.m. at Beth El & Live Stream; Our Shabbat Tables in Homes. SATURDAY-Nov. 14: Shabbat Morning Services, 10 a.m.; Kiddush sponsored by Jay Durmaskin and M’Lee Hasslinger; Jr. Congregation (Grades K-12), 10 a.m.; Havdalah, 5:40 p.m. Zoom Only. SUNDAY-Nov. 15: Morning Minyan, 9:30 a.m. at Beth El and Zoom; BESTT (Grades K-7), 9:30 a.m.; Rockin’ the Tradition, 11:15 a.m. with Cantor Ezring; USY Program, 2 p.m at RBJH.; Mincha/ Ma’ariv, 5:30 p.m. at Beth El and Zoom. Please visit bethel-omaha.org for additional information and service links.

BETH ISRAEL FRIDAY: Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Candlelighting, 4:56 p.m. SATURDAY: Shabbat Café, 8:30 a.m.; Shacharit, 9 a.m.; Tot Shabbat, 10:30 a.m.; Youth Class, 10:45 a.m.; Soulful Torah, 3:55 p.m.; Mincha, 4:40 p.m.; Torah from the Community/Kids Activity, 5:10 p.m.; Havdalah, 5:56 p.m. SUNDAY: Shacharit, 9 a.m.; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 5 p.m. MONDAY: Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Monday Mind Builders, 4 p.m.; Candlelighting, 4:56 p.m.; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 5 p.m. TUESDAY: Shacharit, 6:45 a.m.; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 4:50 p.m.; Smichat Chaver Men’s Class, 5:50 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Mincha/ Ma’ariv, 4:50 p.m. THURSDAY: Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Mincha/Ma’ariv, 5 p.m.

FRIDAY-Nov. 13: Shacharit, 7 a.m.; Mincha/ Kabbalat Shabbat/Candlelighting, 4:49 p.m. SATURDAY-Nov. 14: Shabbat Café, 8:30 a.m.; Shacharit, 9 a.m.; Tot Shabbat, 10:30 a.m.; Youth Class, 10:45 a.m.; Soulful Torah, 3:55 p.m.; Mincha, 4:40 p.m.; Torah from the Community/Kids Activity, 5:10 p.m.; Havdalah, 5:50 p.m. SUNDAY-Nov. 15: Shacharit, 9 a.m.; Mincha/ Ma’ariv, 4:50 p.m. Please visit orthodoxomaha.org for additional information and Zoom service links.

CHABAD HOUSE Join classes via Zoom. Go to ochabad.com/ academy. For more information or to request help, please visit www.ochabad.com or call the office at 402.330.1800. FRIDAY: Shacharit, 7:30 a.m.; Lechayim, 4:30 p.m. go to ochabad.com/lechayim to join; CYP First Friday Shabbat Dinner, ochabad.com/ff; Candlelighting, 4:55 p.m. SATURDAY: Shacharit, 10 a.m. followed by Kiddush and Cholent; Shabbat Ends, 5:55 p.m. SUNDAY: Sunday Morning Wraps, 9 a.m. MONDAY: Shacharit, 7:30 a.m.; Personal Parsha, 9:30 a.m. with Shani; Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Grammar, 10:30 a.m. with David Cohen; Parsha Reading, 6-8 p.m. with David Cohen. TUESDAY: Shacharit, 7:30 a.m.; Aramaic Grammar, 10 a.m. with David Cohen; Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Grammar, 6 p.m. with David Cohen; Introductory Biblical Hebrew Grammar, 7 p.m. with David Cohen. WEDNESDAY: Shacharit, 7:30 a.m.; Introductory Biblical Hebrew Grammar, 10:30 a.m. with David Cohen; Parsha Reading, 11:30 a.m. with David Cohen. THURSDAY: Shacharit, 7:30 a.m.; Introductory Biblical Hebrew Grammar, 10 a.m. with David Cohen; Advanced Biblical Hebrew Grammar, 11 a.m. with David Cohen; Talmud Study, noon; Introduction to Alphabet, Vowels & Reading Hebrew, 6 p.m. with David Cohen; Code of Jewish Law Class, 7 p.m. FRIDAY-Nov. 13: Shacharit, 7:30 a.m.; Lechayim, 4:30 p.m. go to ochabad.com/lechayim to join; Candlelighting, 4:48 p.m. SATURDAY-Nov. 14: Shacharit, 10 a.m. followed by Kiddush and Cholent; Shabbat Ends, 5:49 p.m. SUNDAY-Nov. 15: Sunday Morning Wraps, 9 a.m.

LINCOLN JEWISH COMMUNITY: B’NAI JESHURUN & TIFERETH ISRAEL Services led by Rabbi Benjamin Sendrow. All services offered in-person with live-stream or teleconferencing options. FRIDAY: Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 6:30–7:30 p.m. led by Rabbi Sendrow with music at SST followed by an Oneg; Shabbat Candlelighting, 4:59 p.m. SATURDAY: Shabbat Morning Service, 9:30 a.m. at TI followed by a Kiddush Lunch; Torah Study, 12:15 p.m. on Parashat Chayei Sara led by Rabbi Sendrow at TI; Havdalah, 5:59 p.m. SUNDAY: LJCS Classes, 9:30 a.m.; Men's Bike and Coffee Club, 10:45 a.m. The Mill Coffee & Bistro at Nebraska Innovation Campus, 2021 Transformation Dr #1350, Lincoln. For more information or questions please email Al Weiss at albertw 801@gmail.com; Federation Annual Meeting, 2 p.m. at Walt Branch Library, 6701 S. 14th St. Zoom link will be available to join remotely. For info contact jewishfederationoflincoln@gmail.com. TUESDAY: SCKC Rehearsal, 7–8:30 p.m. at

SST; SST Life & Legacy Zoom Meeting, 7–8 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Men’s Lunch Group, 12:15 p.m. at Horisun Hospice, 8055 O St #300, Lincoln. We meet in the conference room. Bring your own lunch and beverage. For more information, contact Albert Weiss at albertw801@gmail.com; Mahjong and Lunch-2nd Wednesday of each month at the Eastmont Bistro. Bring your own Lunch and plan to eat at 12:30 p.m. and game begins after eating. All are welcome Please email Barbara Barron for details; LJCS Hebrew School, 4:30 p.m. FRIDAY-Nov. 13: Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 6:30–7:30 p.m. led by Rabbi Sendrow with music at SST followed by an Oneg; Shabbat Candlelighting, 4:52 p.m. SATURDAY-Nov. 14: Shabbat Morning Service, 9:30 a.m. at TI followed by a Kiddush Lunch; Torah Study, 12:15 p.m. on Parashat Toldot led by Rabbi Sendrow at TI; Havdalah, 5:53 p.m. SUNDAY-Nov. 15: LJCS Classes, 9:30 a.m.; Men's Bike and Coffee Club, 10:45 a.m. The Mill Coffee & Bistro at Nebraska Innovation Campus, 2021 Transformation Dr #1350, Lincoln. For more information or questions please email Al Weiss at albertw801@gmail.com; We can do this - Feed the Children, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at Belmont Community Center. Questions? Susie at 402.570.4922 or Aimee Hyten (SST Lead) 240.475.0747; Community Mitzvah Day, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Food Bank. Adults and children 8-15 years of age (with an accompanying adult) are eligible to volunteer. If you want to participate or have questions, email Barb at barbstraus@gmail.com.

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE

FRIDAYS: Virtual Shabbat Service, 7:30 p.m. every first and third of the month at Capehart Chapel. Contact TSgt Jason Rife at OAFBJSLL@ icloud.com for more information.

TEMPLE ISRAEL

In-person and virtual services conducted by Rabbi Benjamin Sharff, Rabbi Deana Sussman Berezin, and Cantor Joanna Alexander. FRIDAY: Drop-In Mah Jongg, 9 a.m. In-Person; Shabbat Service and Consecration, 6 p.m. InPerson & Zoom. SATURDAY: Torah Study, 9:15 a.m. In-Person & Zoom; Shabbat Service and Bar Mitzvah of Leo Wares, 10:30 a.m. In-Person & Zoom. SUNDAY: 2nd Sunday Breakfast Service, 9 a.m. at Stephen Center; Grades PreK-7, 9:30 a.m.; URJ 6 Points Camps Visit, 9:30 a.m.; Grade 6 Parent Meeting, 10:15 a.m. TUESDAY: The Life and Philosophy of Martin Buber, 11 a.m. with Rabbi Bienstock — In-Person & Zoom; Mah Jongg Made Easy, 1:30 p.m. In-Person. WEDNESDAY: Yarn It, 9 a.m. In-Person; Grades 3-6, 4:30 p.m.; Mah Jongg Made Easy, 5:45 p.m. In-Person; Hebrew CHAI: Grades 8-12, 6 p.m.; Torah on Tap, 7 p.m. THURSDAY: The Zohar: Thursday Morning Class, 11 a.m. with Rabbi Sharff — In-Person & Zoom; Israeli Cooking with Itay, 6 p.m. RSVP Required. FRIDAY-Nov. 13: Drop-In Mah Jongg, 9 a.m. In-Person; Classic Shabbat Service, 6 p.m. InPerson & Zoom. SATURDAY-Nov. 14: Torah Study, 9:15 a.m. InPerson & Zoom; Shabbat Service and Bar Mitzvah of Beowulf Mayhugh, 10:30 a.m. In-Person & Zoom. SUNDAY-Nov. 15: Grades PreK-7, 9:30 a.m.; OSRUI Camp Visit, 9:30 a.m.; Grade 5 Date Ceremony and Parent Meeting, 10:15 a.m. Please visit templeisraelomaha.com for additional information and Zoom service links.

Volunteers Needed at RBJH The Rose Blumkin Jewish Home is in need of volunteers for assistance during Saturday morning service. Volunteers come on a regular basis on Saturday mornings at 8:30 a.m., meet with service leaders and assist residents

to the chapel, sit with the residents and assist during the service, and escort them back after the service is over (about 11 a.m.). Interested volunteers must go through the volunteer onboarding process first; this includes applica-

tion, background checks, and orientation. If you are interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Sabine Strong at sstrong@rbjh. com, or call 402.334.6519.

News

Omaha BBYO’s Unforgettable October

The Jewish Press | November 6, 2026 | 11

Pulverent e MONUMENT CO.

Family Owned and Operated Over 60 Years Experience With Jewish Lettering and Memorials

1439 So. 13th

402-341-2452

IDAN ZACCAI BBYO Director October brought a whirlwind of energy, connection, and purpose for the Omaha BBYO teens. From deep community engagement and powerful memorial tributes, to classic autumn fun, the month embodied everything that makes our youth movement so vital. The month began on a high note as teens rushed to register for BBYO’s International Convention (IC), while celebrating the concluding days of Sukkot. From there, our focus shifted toward an exceptionally moving initiative: the Wings of Hope project. Brought to our community by our Shaliach, Itay, with the dedicated support of Shiri Phillips, Wings of Hope was created to honor the memory of Livnat Kutz and her family, who were tragically murdered in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7. Livnat was a gifted artist, who believed deeply in transforming materials to bring joy and healing. In this spirit, the project gathers unneeded toys, assembling them into vibrant, soaring artistic wings that symbolize resilience, rebirth, and hope. Omaha teens channeled this creative vision and constructed their own powerful installation while feeling an intimate personal connection through a heartfelt recorded message sent directly to them from Livnat’s sister-in-law. The focus on Jewish pride and advocacy continued

when Omaha BBYO hosted Tessa Veksler for an empowering conversation on confronting modern antisemitism, cultivating leadership, and standing tall in Jewish strength. Our teens also had the privilege of giving back directly to the local community by volunteering at the Jewish Federation of Omaha’s Annual Campaign event. We extend our warmest gratitude to the Kaufman family for generously making this meaningful opportunity possible. We always try to balance deep reflection with chapter sisterhood and brotherhood. Our teens dove right back into the fellowship side. Mother Chapter enjoyed an afternoon of spirited mini-golf competition at Prehistoric Putt, while MZ tapped into their artistic side with an evening of pumpkin painting. To close out the month, the entire council converged at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch for an evening of autumn traditions, campfires and fun. The outing saw an astonishing 50% participation rate across our entire council, a true testament to the strength and vibrancy of our Council community. We are moving full throttle into November, kicking off by hosting our regional peers right here in Omaha for Fall Regional Convention! As we look ahead to a season of shared growth and continued connection, Omaha BBYO wishes our entire community the very best.

Before someone offers you alcohol or other drugs, decide what you are going to say. Having the facts can give you confidence. For more information, call

1-800-648-4444

JEWISH PRESS READERS

NEBRASKA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS

ANNOUNCEMENT CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING works! Place your 25 word ad into thousands of Nebraska homes for $225. Contact your local newspaper or call 1-800-369-2850.

HELLO NEBRASKA! Introducing www.nepublicnotices.com, a new public notice website presented as a public service by all Nebraska newspapers. Free access, fully searchable – because democracy depends upon open government and your right to know.

BANKRUPTCY RELIEF! Help stop Creditor Harassment, Collection Calls, Repossession and Legal Actions! Speak to a Professional Attorney and Get the Help You NEED! Call NOW 844-215-3629

AFFORDABLE PRESS Release service. Send your message to over 120 newspapers across Nebraska for one low price! Call 1800-369-2850 or www.nebpress.com for more details.

FOR SALE – MEDICAL/HEARING AUDIEN HEARING. The world ’s first hearing aid with touchscreen controls. No tiny buttons, apps or prescriptions. 45-day risk free trial. Free shipping. Lifetime support. More than 1.5 million happy customers. Call Audien 1-855-357-0640

HOME SERVICES DOES YOUR basement or crawl space need some attention? Call Thrasher Foundation Repair! A permanent solution for waterproofing, failing foundations, sinking concrete and nasty crawl spaces. FREE Inspection & Same Day Estimate. $250 off ANY project with code GET250. Call 1-844-958-3431

HOST YOUR EVENT WITH US

Looking for a historic, elegant venue for your next celebration? Whether it’s a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, wedding, or family event, The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel offers modern luxury with catering and flexible spaces to celebrate with family and friends.

THE BATHROOM of your dreams in as little as 1 day. Limited Time Offer - $1000 off or No Payments and No Interest for 18 months for customers who qualify. BCI Bath & Shower. Many options available. Quality materials & professional installation. Senior & Military Discounts Available. Call Today! 1-855-451-2244

SALES@THECOTTONWOODHOTEL.COM | 402-810-9500

WANTED WE BUY 8,000 cars a week. Get an instant offer for your car, truck, or SUV any year, any condition, running or not. No hoops, haggles, or headaches. Instant offer. Free pickup. Fast payment. Call 1-855-910-0760

12 | The Jewish Press | November 6, 2026