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Nearly 200 members of the' Omaha Jewish Federation attended the organization's first Joint annual meeting last week at the JCC and unanimously elected the proposed slate ol officers and board members. Newly Installed president Isadore M. Tretiak pointed out that his administration would involve itself with "fiscal responsibility," and the activation of 21 new committees to carry out Federation bush
Mr. Tretiak said that one of (he first orders of business would be for the Federation Board to consider priority items for 1978 as outlined by Louis B. Solomon, executive director. (See story on Page «). Outgoing Federation President Leonard Goldstein said that -in the past year department boards have been given more authority and are now operating with their own bookkeeping system.
"I am convinced that we are moving in the right direction and this will help in resolving many of our past problems," he said. Mr, Goldstein asserted that the needs of the aged in Omaha go beyond a new facility and that this project is of major concern to the community. . / "We are asking everyone's patience and understanding as we cannot afford the luxury of making any major errors," Mr. Goldstein said. Both Mr. Goldstein and Mr. Solomon advised the annual meeting that the Livingston Foundation, the Community's major contributor to the Federation Campaign, no longer has the financial resources to support the Camnations In the Mideast," Rep. I three-week fact-finding tour. paign at the level that has Cavanaugh stated. As a result of the trip, Rep. been done in the past. - . The Congressman was told Cavanaugh said that he perThe Federation, they said, that the Syrians had intended sonally will take a conser(ConttnuedonPage?) to participate in Geneva peace vative approach toward suptalks and that they still intend plying arms to the Mideast. to participate in Geneva. "The people there need "They were vehemently op- food. They need Nebraska's posed to Sadat's initiative; agricultural products. Yet, because he literally gave they don't have the money to away recognition of the State pay," he said. of Israel withbut getting When he asked Saudi Araanything In return. iblan officials to fund their "The Syrians had expected .brother Arabs so that to negotiate recognition of .Nebraska foodstuffs and Israel at Geneva by getting agricultural equipment could Israeli concessions in return." be purchased, he was told that Members of the House Com- Saudi Arabia had given some jmlttee visited Tunisia, Syria, $30 billion over the past 10 iJordan, Saudi Arabia, Iran, years and that was enough for 'Israel and Egypt during" ai^aconWbution. Vol.LVIINo.20
Desperate Peace Need: Syrians Tell Cavanaugh A Congressional delegation to the Middle Bast was told that Syria "desperately" wants peace. Rep. John Cavanaugh, one of the 15 members of the House International Relations Committee making the trip, commented on his talks with Syrian officials at a press conference in Omaha last week. ' Rep. Cavanaugh said his group was told that Syria wants peace as badly as Egypt does. , "The Syrians are spending 70 per cent of their gross national product on defense, and this heavy amount of money going to arms is typical of all
Louis B. Solomon, (left) executive director of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, presents an award of merit to Leonard Goldstein, outgoing Federation president, at last week's annual meeting. (JP Photo by Mallne).
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Statewide Workshop To Teach Holocaust A statewide workshop for teachers in connection with the teaching of the Holocaust will take place April 4 at the Jewish Community Center, according to Bobbi Lelbowitz, executive assistant, AntlDefamatlon League/Community Relations Committee.
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Michael Richmond, director, Anti-Defamation League/Community Relations Committee, raps on a table to demonstrate a point in his discussion with teenagers In preparation for the Youth Campaign. (JPPboto by Mallne).
fbuth Campaigners Seek Commitment to Judaism • The Jewish youth of Omaha will ask their fellow teenagers to make a strong commitment to Judaism as they participate. in the annual Federation Campaign. ' Nearly 30 teenage workers met a t the JCC last week under the direction of Mary A. Bursztyn and Mike Milder, cochairmen, to plan their faceto-face program. Michael Richmond, director, Anti-Defamation league/Community Relations Committee, carried out a
dialogue with the group soliciting the teenagers' views on what is important to them in the Jewish Community. Next week .was selected as jface to face solicitation week Swith pledges and cash collections to be made through February, .'Conrad Holier, Federation staff associate working with the teens, said the group will contact' the Jewish youth of .Omaha. from Grades nine through 1&; - V . ' The cash report deadline is
Feb. 19, and the teens' worker appreciation night will take place March 4.
NEW YORK - In preparation for "Holocaust," a ninehour TV serialization slated for network airing by NBC on the evenings of April 16,17,18 and 19, a national Inter-agency effort Is being undertaken to encourage local Jewish institutions of all kinds to use the Interest generated by the show as a starting point for the introduction of a variety of formal and informal educational programs that will help Jews come to a greater understanding of the Holocaust and its Implications. "I've read the preliminary
WASHINGTON (JTA) - In another spectacular move -with powerful psychological implications. in the ArabIsraeli political drama, the White House announced that President Carter, has invited President Anwar Sadat of
Associate Barry Shrage, who Is coordinating the lnteragency effort. Written by novelist Gerald Green (The Last Angry Han), "Holocaust" traces the progress of two (Continued on Page9)
Nazis Can March Court Ruling Says
American Civil Liberties Union, which has represented the Nazis, and denounced by Skokie officials and Jewish organizations. The State Supreme Court ruled that "the display of the swastika, as offensive to the principles of a free nation as the memories It recalls may be, is symbolic political speech intended to convey to the public the beliefs of those who display It." The lower court had ruled that the swastika could be banned on grounds that it constituted "fighting words" that might provoke Violence. Skokie residents have warnEgypt to meet with him here ed they will not be passive if next weekend for an "extenthe Nazis march. However, sive review" of the Middle the State Supreme Court East settlement process. disagreed, saying display at The Egyptian leader and the swastika could not be banMrs. Sadat will arrive here Feb. 3 and the meetings will r The State Supreme Court ned "solely because thai take place Feb. 4 and 5 at ruling,• which overturned a display may provoke a violent Carter's retreat at Camp lower court decision, was hail- reaction by those who view • . , . . • David in Maryland, ed by the Nazis and by the i t . "
Sadat, Garter Set Meeting By Joseph Polakoff
script.and can say that it's artistically superior* controversial, and provocative— and that the series. Is certain to have '8 tremendous educational impact'on Americans of all ages," says JWKProgram
CHICAGO <JTA) - More court challenges appear certain against the ruling last Friday by the Illinois Supreme Court that American Nazis have the constitutional right to display the swastika during protest marches in the heavily Jewish community of Skokle, a Chicago suburb, where 7,000 survivors of the Holocaust now live. The long-delayed ruling removed only one of (he obstacles to a planned march by the National Socialist Party of America in Skokfe. Other barriers are a series of ordinances adopted by the Skokfe Village Council banning marches in military-style uniforms -and requiring protesters to post a heavy bond before a demonstration.
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Time Capsule Contents A Federation Articles of incorporation, bylaws, personnel practices code, demographic survey, 1978 budget and 1976 audit, 1977 annual report (Federation and all constituent departments), •• '" Jewish Community Center Brochures of the New Center building, site plan of new Center building, case history of JCC building (presented by Hy Tabachnlck), balance sheet of building fund as of 12/31/75, minutes of special meeting of executive committee 11/3/71, proposed operating budget, capital costs analysis, proposed resolution to be adopted by Federation on findings and report of new Jewish Community Center program study committee and subcommittees, selection of architect, preliminary site usage and design concepts, authority to raise $3,161,000 capital (unds to fund construction, furnishings and equipment of new Omaha Jewish Community Center, copy of Jewish Community Center endowment-fund balance, resolution that Jewish Community Center will provide service and programs for Jews and .non-Jews, brochure of Camp Esther K. Newman, brochure of School of Continuing Jewish Studies, Pre-' school brochure, Jewish Community Center winter-spring brochures, senior adult directory bylaws. Dr. Sher Home Brochure •Jewish Press . Press copies of Holocaust Dedication, JCC Cornerstone Dedication, Opening of Center, Smolar Award notification and Rosh Hashanah issue which won the. award "The Jewish Family — Is It Alive And Well?," Press copies of JCC building and fund campaign. Jewish Family Service Brochure, adoption application, employment bank application, general resume, budget. Department of Jewish Education :• The David E. Beber Scholarship Fund brochure, teacher's workshop flier, Jewish Teacher Center's brochure, news clipping of Israel Youth Pilgrimage offered to Omaha Jewish high school students,* flier of Holocaust lecture by Prof. Erich Gpldhagen on Dec. 1 in Omaha. , .••.-.••
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available at Omaha Jewish Federation Library. Beth El Synagogue New prayer book (Likrat Shabbat), Beth El Sisterhood materials, packet of Beth El monthly bulletins, brochure, "Welcome to Beth El" explaining customs and practices observed in the synagogue on Friday evening and Saturday morning services, and explaining purpose of Eternal Light, physical facilities and decorative pieces of the synagogue, brochure "Sabbath Evening in the Home Service," Seder for Tu B'Shevat, list of Board of Trustees, list of Sisterhood officers and members, list of past presidents. - Beth Israel Synagogue ' Synagogue membership list Memo describing Sisterhood membership — number of committees, programs, etc. .. . . Temple Israel Packetof monthly bulletins "Tidings", newprayerbook (Gates of Prayer), directory of members, Sisterhood board list and newsletter. Temple's centennial book "Conaider the Years". , BtoaiB'rith . Comhusker and Henry Monsky Lodges joint installation * of officers program for 1977-78. .
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Fourth Annual Jewish Book Fair brochure, bibliography of books and audio-visual materials
Norman Batt dedicate* the time capsule.
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Hadassah Biennial report, Omaha newsletter, 1977 directory and yearbook. . • • Junior League of American Mizrachl Women Membership list and statement of program and aims'. Pioneer Women .-;• • Letter to descendants who will open time capsule from Magda Fried, president of Omaha organization and a survivor of Nazi Holocaust, brochure ol "Golda Melr aod_ Pioneer Women" and "Ichud Habonim" labor Zionist' youth. . Pictureo/MeyerCrandell Jewish War Veterans Bronze emblem brochure and pictures and yearbook. KadlmabSYO Report on Whiter Conclave Program, pictures, pennant, three newspapers, KTO can for Torah fund. •, • ~ NerTamld Roster and blue candle for' special installation ceremony. ; . AZANo.1 Sweetheart dance program and roster and bulletin. Edlar .Winter convention newspaper.
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New Scholarship Fund Established at Beth El Beth El President Dr. Beaton Kutler has announced the establishment of the Henry and Dorothy C. Rleies Scholarship Program. The purpose of the Rlekes Scholarship Program, according to Dr. Kutler, is to identify and encourage Beth El youths to demonstrate, through their studies and related activities, a commitment to Judaism as an integral part of their lives. The program provides special scholarships to youngs t e r s whose a c a d e m i c achievement in Talmud Torah, Jewish Day School, Omaha High School of Jewish Studies, together with services to synagogue and community, indicates a significant level of Jewish excellence and leadership potential over a period of several years. The scholarship program is intended to encourage Beth El youth to become more actively Involved In Jewish activity and academic effort during their Junior and senior high school years. Awards may be used to support, either fully or in part, a variety of types of Jewish educational or cultural experiences. These include, but are not limited to, summer camping experiences at Jewish educational camps, pilgrimages to Israel, post-high school educational programs Including university training in Judaica, high school level educational
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vice-president; Janice and Philip Wayne, school board chairman; Dr. Saul Rosenthai, Youth Commission chairman; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rlekes. Also, students may apply on their own by completing (he necessary application forms, which are available from Beth El Education Director Stanley J. Mitchell. Forms must be submitted by April 15, 1978 to be considered by the committee. Dr. Kutler stated that Beth El is honored to be the vehicle for implementing the Riekes - Scholarship Program. It is expected that many students will seek to qualify for a Riekes Scholarship Award. For further information contact Beth El Executive Director Merle Potash.
Henry Riekes projects including travel experiences, and other types of meaningful Jewish experiences that could be supported by a financial grant. Students in the ninth through 12th grades are eligible for consideration. Recommendations for consideration may be made by any member of Beth El to the scholarship committee, which includes: Judy Tully,
Lincoln Lights
By EsteUe Rosenberg Jim Berk, former Lincolnite, is the sports and newscaster for CBS affiliate station KFDM, Channel 6, in Beaumont, Tex. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Berk, recently visited him. Daniel C. Simon will celebrate his Bar Mltzvah, Friday, '8 p.m., Feb.1 3 and ShabbaT, Feb. 4,9:30 a.m., at Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Dr, and Mrs. Simon cordially Invite the Congregation to join them for the Oneg Shabbat and luncheon following services. The T t f e r e t h I s r a e l Sisterhood will hold a MlnlSemlnar, Tuesday; Feb. 7,10 a.m., in the Social Hall. . Co-chairmen for the luncheon are Mrs. Ell Modenstelfl and Mrs. Lou Sommerhauser. The circle assisting are: Mmse. Harry Abrahams, Ezeklel Bahar, Robert Chandler, Harley Davidson, Abe Friedman, Gary Hill, H. Gordon, Nathan Grossman, Leon Keller, Simon Koraln-
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Omahans in I Business | Uoyd Friedman has been named president elect of the Independent Insurance Agents of Omaha. Mr. Friedman is president of Allied Insurors, Inc. He also serves on the board of directors of the Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska and is chairman of the Finance Committee for the State Association.
Offutt Chaplain Addresses Old Timers
Three Types of Jews in Military' By Arthur Grossman f
There are three types of Jews In the military according to Lt. Colonel Sydney L. Hoffman, Jewish Chaplain at Offutt Air Force Base. They are (1) those who hide the fact they, are Jews (2) real Jews (3) Jews by preference. Rabbi Hoffman imparted this theory when he addressed the J. C. Old Timers meeting on Jan, 24. Mrs. Hoffman accompanied the Rabbi. Rabbi Hoffman has been an Air Force Chaplain tor IZ'/i years, with overseas service In Japan, Okinawa, Germany and Libya. He has also seen military service in Texas, Illinois and now Nebraska.
Send Checks To Home The Dr. Philip Sher Home for the Aged asks that checks for the Home now be sent directly to 4801 North 52nd street rather than the Federation office. Ben Laub, executive director of the Home, said the change Is necessary because bookkeeping operations now are located at the Home.
Ordained at Hebrew Union College in IBM Babbl Hoftman has responsibility for Jewish coverage at bases throughout SAC. There are approximately 125 Jewish personnel stationed in Offutt. Of the three types of Jews in the armed forces Rabbi Hoffman expressed the feeling lt Is sad to witness those who attempt to hide the truth that they are Indeed Jewish. Somehow it does become known for Rabbi Hoffman contends our people seem to wear 1 their Jewish identities on their sleeves. An example of this type of person Is Admiral Hyman Rlckover, of atomic submarine fame. In his application to the naval academy Rickover declared he was an Episcopalian. Nevertheless practically all of his naval associates knew ol his Jewish origin. Ironically, try as hard as he could, Rlckover did not get elevated to Admiral's rank until by an odd coincidence he came out in support of Israel's gallant stand during the Six Day War. The rabbi saiti Jews who earnestly profess their faith find (heir level of Jewish consciousness is raised to a
higher degree if one discovers be or she is the only Jew on a military base. Back In the old home town there may have been slight interest in Judaism butonce on a base, as a tiny minority, the real meanilng of Jewish belonging rises to the surface. J e w s by r e l i g i o u s preference make up the least comprehensive group. A scant number will d e c l a r e themselves as Jews but for these this Is pecularlly an imaginative situation. They are not actually Jews, they are merely posing as Jews. In some Instances this is because they have beard the Jewish Chaplain brings special goodies for his flock provided by the Jewish Welfare Society. So, why not get In on the extra treats. The most sinister of those posing as Jews are the spurious ones Interested only In proselytizing Jewish youngsters. A lonely Jewish young person, miles from home, is ripe bait (or these clever charlatans, professing to be Jews but actually bent on converting the Jewish person to his form of religious persuasion.
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A meeting of the Council Bluffs Jewish Welfare Board was held recently at the B'nai Israel Synagogue. The slate of officers reelected for one year is David Gallner, president; Sam Saltzman, vice-president; Kenneth Sacks, treasurer; and Mrs. Jerome B. Katz, secretaryMrs. Lloyd Krasne was apRepresentallves from Camp pointed chairman of the Esther K. Newman in Omaha, Women's division of the UJA. will be at Congregation Sam Sacks and Sam Saltzman Tifereth Israel and at Temple are co-chairman of the UJA B'nal Jeshurun on Sunday, Men's division. Feb. 12. The following were reRepresentatives will be at elected to three-year terms on Temple B'nal Jeshurun from the Board of Directors: Sam 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at Sacks, Richard Gordon, Congregation Tifereth Israel Harold Bernstein, Kenneth Sacks, Sam Buff and Sam from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents and children In- Eveloff. terested In attending Camp Newman are encouraged to To live through dramatic attend. This will be the last op- events Is not enough; one must portunity to take advantage of translate them Into acts of the early registration dis- conscience. count. ElieWlesel
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Today's Teenager Jewish parents take a great deal of pride in the spiritual, physical, and scholastic growth of our children. We are concerned parents. We worry a lot about our children. We hear about youngsters getting in trouble, we read about difficult situations in our own community as well as other parts of the country — and we worry. It is time now for some reassurance that our children are turning out A-O.K. Last week, a group of teenagers explored methods of involving themselves in the Federation Youth Campaign — the first time in several years that the youngsters of Omaha have gotten involved in this way. They asked questions. They divulged their innermost thoughts on what is important to them in a Jewish Community and in their Jewish Community. . . . They came to a realization that if it were not for the efforts of their great-grandparents, grandparents and parents, the Jewish Community of Omaha would offer far less than it does. They vowed to walk in the footsteps of their predecessors to help the Jewish Community of Omaha flourish in the years ahead. No wonder we're proud.
The Town That No One Ever Visits OR AKIVA - This little There a n ISO families from town of 8,000 Inhabitants Is India, whose native language pin-pointed on all maps, but Is English. In the last few featured in no tourist guide yean many families from books. It Is located in the Russian Georgia have been center of the country, Just off sent here. There are 18 the side road that leadstothe synagogues, each following iU historic site of old Roman own folk liturgy. Caesarea. Busses and c a n The focal point of most acwhizz by, but no one stops at tivity in town is the CommuniOr Aklva. It is hard to say if ty Center, which bears the this is a typical town. What is name of Roberto Mirelman, of typical In Israel? Argentina. The Center DirecWhen the hundreds of tor, Avraham Haramati (B.A. thousands of immigrants from Bar-Ilan in Sociology poured into the country after and Criminology) told me procreation of the state 30 years udly of (he youth orchestra, ago, some^sf them were the network of clubs, the new literally dumped onto the sand choral group. There is a free dunes here and housed in tin circulating library of 23,000 shacks. During the next books. The Center Introduced decade they moved into Mothers' DaytoOr Akiva. and asbestos huts, and most of the for the first time In their lives latter have since been replac- many mothers were publicly ed by modern homes and apartment flats. Or Aklva is a totally proletarian town. Very few would claim (or admit to be) a bourgeois, an intellectual, a professional. These are working people, employed for the most part at the nearby factories which produce carpets, furs, foam rubber, building materials, etc., or in providing local services. Or Aklva Is a mixture of peoples. Moroccans and Rumanians are in the majority, but at least 15 other communities are Identifiable.
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. Nothing can match the Soviet Union's propaganda hypocrisy. It reached a ludicrous summit on Jan. 2, when Tass denounced "the sinister alliance" between Israel and South Africa, claiming that "the axis" began during the Arab-Israeli war of 1948, when South Africa "secretly supplied arms" to Israel. - U was the Soviet bloc which armed Israel in 1948, as the Soviets backed an earlier agreement negotiated between Israel and the then democratic Benes-Masaryfc Czechoslovakia. • South Africa, then led by the famed Jan Smuts, a resolute anti-Nazi, helped Israel escape its virtually.total isolation.by pro-* vidlng civilian airline service. But arms? We never heard of It
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• Israel's friends welcomed The Trio, New York's new nrcmlpg newspaper, which included an analysis by Warren Rogers and a 'commentary by Moshe Decter criticizing "the dangerously deceptive cliche" in the mass media that Sadat's "courageous sacrHces and risks Justified pressure for evergreater concessions by Israel." This recalls the friendly New York Herald Tribune, which provided an alternativetothe , anti-Zionist New York Times in the'1940's. Reporting from Palestine, the indefatigable Homer Blgart sharply cross-examined every British handout, a performance unequalled until Alfred Friendly won a Pulitzer Prize for * -his Washington Post coverage of the 1967 SixDay War.
Reporters Become Jydges "
Since Carter,- Sadat and Begirt have all utilized the media, the press has overstepped journalistic boundaries by Imposing their own maps, solutions and judgments. The, two prin-.
cipals should walk their precarious tightrope sheltered from external pressures. The New Republic, on Jan. 14. deplored media diplomacy, urging all principals, including Carter, to take temporary vows of silence, for newspapermen have been sharpening "a deadlock by putting words into the mouths of the interviewees." Vermont Royster, in the Jan. II Wall Street Journal, writes that Arab-Israeli difficulties need not be "compounded by having them conducted as in a fishbowl., • and by casual remarks by the President... Nothing is served by public kibbltzing." A cartoon in Hie Richmond Times Dispatch (Jan. 10) portrays Carter assuring Begin that "some of my friends are against a Palestinian homeland" and assuring Sadat that "some of my friends are fora Palestinian homeland." And finally assuring both: "And I am for my friends." There was similar critical comment in The Christian Science Monitor and The Washington Staron Jan. 5. Last Dec. 21, John P. Roche, In the Star, noted that worrying about the radical states seems to have put commentators and high State Department sources "on three Valiums a day." He recalls Dean Rusk's classic: "Don't Just do something. Sit there."
treated like important per- the new immigrants sent here sonalities, not just household now are all non-academicians, drudges. A Moroccan with 11 and some of them even ilchildren was elected Mother literate? The latest are the of the year. mountain people, from the The people of Or Akiva have Russian Caucasus." a humble pride in their town. How about welfare cases, I This is the school the children asked. A year ago 150 families painted, they pointed out to were on welfare. This year the me. Paint job on the building figure is down to about 100. It was estimated to cost was done very simply. Each IL.50,000. The kids offered to family was Investigated do it themselves. Paint cost carefully, and those who had IL.4,000 and the several able-bodied members w e n buildings were redecorated simply told to go out and go to fromtopto bottom, with great work. In a few cases there waa skill, and lots of original art violent reaction from people work thrown in as extra. who had become welfareChairman of the Town Coun- addicted. The mayor put his cil, equivalent to the Mayor, is lootdowo. They wenttowork. EllahU Amar, who came here If local youth get a good from Morocco in 1954. "How education, it is difficult to can we raise the intellectual keep them at home. Cultural level of the town," he asks, "if standards are low. There is no bookstore, and one newsstand. The very people who might help raise the level are not attracted to come live here. It Is a vicious circle. There is a pathos about the desperate efforts of the town to raise itself out of poverty, and up to a higher economic, social and cultural level. The situation Is made even starker by contrast with the luxurious villa quarter of Caesarea, which practically adjoins, Some of the townspeople work In the hotel. A few local boys caddy at the golf club on weekends. Otherwise, these are two entlrely different worlds. Geographically they are one, and the mayor dreams that some day, perhaps, they might be united Into one municipal unit. There Is a warm and friendly spirit of mutual cooperation within the town. Neighborly relations are excellent, The local grocery/general store (the Caesarea shoppers call It Selfrldge's) will carry customers on credit to help tide over emergencies. In the fast (wo years members of nearby kibbutzim have taken an Interest hi Or and social disruptions indicate Aklva and have provided a that while the military's role stream of volunteers to help, In securing a nation's well- the townspeople on every level being and survival Is relative- of activity. ly less Important that it once This year a new Industry was; stregthening interna- came to town, "Touch Wood," tional cooperation, developing which offers a wide and varied alternative energy sources line of olive wood souvenirs and producing adequate food and useful items. Visitors are supplies are escalating in im- welcome to come into the facportance. tory and watch the girls who make the items by hand. With such an Inescapable Another source of employreality in a world that is not ment,', but even more Imporonly ecologically Interdepen- tant, something for tourists to dent but economically and Visit. politically Intertwined as well, There's nothing exciting, the concept of "national nothing dramatic in Or Aklva. security" Is no longer ade- Just 8,000 people living their quate. . .National security is lives and struggling to immeaningless without global prove themselves. This too Is security. Years ago I noted: Israel. the world has become TOO BIG for petty, personal, "At this point In our history, parochial, national loyalties only if there will be a dynamic and allegiances..and TOO Interaction between the Jew of SMALL for nations armed to Israel and the Jew tn the the hilt with nuclear weapons, Diaspora can both Israel and deadly gases and lethal the Diaspora^ community bacteria. Need more be said? nourish." . . . . . Harry & Mendelson DrjJavldWelsi
Letter to the Editor To the Editor: "What we call foreign affairs is no longer foreign affair*. It's a local affair. The world must learn to work together - or finally it will not work a t a l l . " Dwlght Eisenhower."
Those words were uttered by Elsenhower almost a generation ago. Now it is more relevant and true than ever before! World leaders are prone to think of national security in terms of safety against The People Need Help military attack. But in an age A proposal to pool scientific research of the of global interdependence the United States, Egypt and Israel is under concept of security must be study'in the White House and State Depart- broadened to include protecment tion against stich military The United States has long sponsored threats as overpopulation, enbilateral projects with Egypt and Israel. A vironmental devastation, trinational project was proposed last summer energy shortages, climate ; by James Ebrman, who was assigned to HEW s h i f t s , u n p r e c e d e n t e d by State. He canvassed I2U.S. agencies. The unemployment and soaring inscientific fraternity was keenly interested. flation. Diplomats questioned its feasibility. •. This being the case, Lester But since Sadat's visit to Israel, both the R. Brown, president of the White House and the State Department have WorldWatch' Institute argues .expressed interest. tha( .the: resulting. ecojippnic
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BEBVICES: Friday: 8:15 p.m. _ • Rabbi Kenneth Broniberg will continue to review the life and thought of Martin Buber this evening and tomorrow morning in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the birth of Buber. Beth Israel Rabbi bromberg and Cantor SERVICES: Chalm Najman will conduct Friday: the service. Kabbalat Shabbat 5:30 p.m. Saturday: Family Service 8:15p.m. Study group with Rabbi 9:30 - Rabbi Isaac Madoff and Cantor Leo Fettman will cona.m. duct the service. Shaharit 10:30 a.m. Saturday: . Mincha-Maariv 5:30 p.m. Morning service 8:45 a.m. Sunday: Talmud Class 5 p.m. Morning Service 9 a.m.
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Mrs. ifJaoml Miller of Marshalltown, Iowa has announced the engagement of her daughter, Hollis, to Glenn H. Fineman of Highland Park, 111. The father of the bride was the late Mortimer Miller.
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Ms. Miller was graduated from the University 0/ Iowa In 1875 where she was affiliated with Phi Beta Kappa and SERVICES: Alpha Delta PI Sororities. She Friday; 8 p.m. Rabbi Henry Karp will con- Is currently teaching In the Council Bluffs Community duct the service. School District.
SERVICES: Friday: 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks and Rabbi Barry L. Welnstein will officiate. Cantor Gail Karp will conduct the musical portions of the service. Lincoln Mr. Fineman, a 1972 gradThe fifth of the 1977-78 Sabuate of the University of Iowa, Ttferoth Israel bath-Discussion Series will be Ftoeman-MlUer is completing his masters held. SERVICES: degree in social work at the Mlncha 5:30 p.m. Ronald Gltck will address Friday: 8 p.m. Weekdays: University of Nebraska at Shalosh S'eudos 6 p.m. the congregation from the The Oneg Shabbat will be Omaha. He is the son of Mrs. Services at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Ma-ariv and Havdalah 6:30 pulpit on the topic:, "What hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Juanita Fineman and the late MOLLIE EPSTEIN p.m.' Judaism Means to Me." KIDDUSH LUNCHEON Stanley Fineman of Highland Nathan Simon. wishes to thank all of Temple Israel sisterhood Saturday: A Shabbat Klddush LunPark, Hi. her friends and relaMorning Services 9 a.m. will sponsor the Sabbath Cofcheon honoring birthday Morning service 9:30 a.m. tives and the Senior Citicelebrants in November, Breakfast - and Rabbi's fee Hour. A July 9 wedding Is planned A Kiddush and luncheon will zens group for the Saturday: 11 a.m. December, January and discussion group 9:30 a.m. be hosted by Dr. and Mrs. at Ezras Israel Synagogue In cards, gifts, flowers and February, will be held on Feb. Weekdays: Chicago, 111. Nathan Simon in honor of the donations during her 4. Those students will'be Morning services 7 a.m. B-NAIMITZVAH Bar Mltzvah of Daniel C. hospitalization. presented a birthday present Evening services 5:30 p.m. David Merrttt, son of Mrs. Simon. "Together, we mast reafMRS. MAX ARBITMAN from the Talmud Torah. All Hannah Merritt and Dr. Jack Sunday: TifUlin Club and firm our commitment to the thanks her relatives and children are invited to beKADIMAH CULTURAL Merrltt, and Kevin R. breakfast 9 a.m. continuity and quality of friends in Omaha and guests of the School. On Saturday evening, Feb. Scudder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mondays and Thursdays 7: IS Jewish life everywhere, at Lincoln for their good TREES 4, Kadlmah will have a Charles I. Scudder, Jr., will a.m. home and around the world." wishes, cards and conByUJA Students may complete the cultural get-together at 7 p.m. each become a Bar Mltzvah on tributions in honor of purchase of trees' In Israel at the Abner Bubln home. Friday night and Saturday Offutt her recovery. All exduring the . coming week. Discussion will be conducted morning, Feb. 3 and 4. pressions of concern Kevin Scudder by the Center. Subject to be Air Base Trees are 13 each. . were very much appreand Kashruth. SHALESHUDES Craig Lerner, son of Lois SERVICES: ciated. Dave Merritt Lerner and Jay Lerner, will Shaleshudes will be held on Services are conducted in cordially Invite all DAVE GIMPLE wishes become a Bar Mltzvah on Fri- the Capehart Chapel on the seSaturday, Feb. 11 following CANTOR'S CLASSES family and friends to thank his relatives day night and Saturday morn- cond and fourth Friday of Minna service at 5 p.m. Mondays; to their and friends \or the Everyone is invited. . Beginners' Hebrew Reading ing, Feb. 10 and 11. each month, 8 p.m. An Oneg B'nal Mitivah many cards, donations UERZL CAMP MEETING class, 6:30 p.m. Advanced COUPLESCLUB Shabbat follows the service. Saturday, Fabruary 4 and good wishes during Andy Halper, newly ap- Hebrew Reading class, 7:15 Temple Israel Couples Club 11 a.m. Services are conducted by his recent hospitalizaTempi* It rasl pointed director of Henri p.m. Beginners Hebrew annual bowling party, Satur- Rabbi Sydney L. Hoffman. tion. Camp, will meet with prospec- Language class, 8 p.m. day, Feb. 4, af Ranch Bowl, 9 tive campers, counselors, and p.m., followed by Italian bufDr. Slier Home parents on Sunday evening, Torah' Reading class on fet at Temple Israel in the CLIP AND SAVE SERVICES: Feb. 5,6:30 p.m. at Beth El. Milder Conference Center. Saturday after Kiddush. Saturday: NERTAMIDAWARD BOARD OF TRUSTEES 9 a.m. Men of the communiTemple Israel Board of Friday evening services on SISTERHOOD DONOR Feb. 10 will honor Boy Scout Beth Israel Sisterhood will Trustees will meet Wednes- ty are Invited to the Home to Week and Neat Abramson, son hold Its annual Donor Lun- day, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the makeamlnyan. of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin cheon on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Milder Conference Center of For the "over-60's"toreadandenioyl Council Bluffs Abramson, will receive the 12:30 p.m. in the Synagogue thetemple. Don't let those prescription pills lie around, just in Ner Tamld Award awarded to Social Hall. The afternoon MEN'S CLUB BRUNCH B'nal Israel case you feel they're needed. Too many pills stored boys who meet certain event will feature "A Readers Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks will can be dangerous, says the Health Insurance Instiqualifications of the BoyTheater" with excerpts from speak on "Personal Impres- SERVICES: tute. The reason: Some drugs have a shorter shelfSaturday: 9 a.m. Scouts of America. "How Did I Get to Be 40 and sions from Israel." to a.m.. life, others last longer. MEN'SCLUB BREAKFAST Other Atrocities of Life and Sunday, in the Milder Con- Sunday: Ba.m. ***** Services conducted by Mr. ference Center. Dr. Joe Seger, Professor at '.'ABlntelBrtef." Have you called 334-8200 and made your reserSam Sacks. Lox, bagels and coffee will University of Nebraska at vations for the Tuesday, February 8 Walk-In Drop In Omaha, will speak at the mon- Program Chairmen are be served. Wives and guests Center at Temple Israel? (t's going to be another B'nalJacob thly Men's Club Breakfast on Bette Kozlen and Nancy Katz- may attend. Members free. grand day for seeing a lot of old friends, making SISTERHOOD BOARD ntan. . - • . - 5 Sunday morning, Feb. 12. new friends, enjoy a delicious luncheon and a deAdasYeshuron Temple Israel Sisterhood' lightful program. Don't mis* It — goto the phone will hold a board meeting on SERVICES: NOW and make your reservation I . Tuesday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m., in Saturday: 8:45 a.m. ***** • the Milder Conference Center. Sunday: 8 a.m. Some advice about your health as related to the cold weather we have been having ... persons who have chronic lung problems and heart disease who Friday. February 3,5.24 p.m. have not had flu shois should osk their physicians SHUKERT'S Friday, February 10, Stttp.m. about them. A flu shot can provide partial protection in a few days and more protection in three MEATS & DELI Benediction for Kindling Sabbath Lights: weeks. 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Federation Vice President Morton Richard* dedicates tbe Cultural Art* Wings in memory of Paul Veret. At right is Alan Crounse, Annual Meeting chairman. Allan Noddle dedicates a plaque honoring the workers who were Involved In the new Jewish Community Center Building Project.
Dedication of the Administrative Whig in memory of Kalah Franklin was conducted by Mary Fellman (right) with Mr, and Mm. Morris Franklin observing. Morris U Kalah's brother.
A Report From Louis Solomon Executive Director, Jewish Federation of Omaha As executive director, I would like to propose some directions and goals for the lay leadership of the Jewish Federation of Omaha to consider during 1978. These are my personal observations and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts and feelings of the Federation Board of Directors and Officers. The areas I have outlined below are what I consider to be priority items to place on the Federation's agenda for 1978. They are not listed in any particular priority order as 1 feel they are all important. Endowment Fund Development We must establish and implement a year-round Endowment Fund Development Program. This would include active solicitation of restricted and unrestricted endowments, preparation of a brochure defining various bequest options for prospective donors and sponsorship of educational seminars for attorneys, accountants, insurance agents and other individuals involved in estate planning. Implementation of such a broad range Endowment program will help the Federation fund needed services in times of shrinking or levellng-o(f campaigns. Increased Government Funding The Jewish Federation of Omaha must continue to seek other funding sources in addition to our annual Federation Campaign. Government funding is an excellent source for certain areas of programming and capital improvements. The Federation received in excess of $100,000 in government grants in 1977. Even though some of these funds may be for specific time periods, it allows the Federation lime to explore alternate sources of funding as the government support declines. United Way of the Midlands Our Jewish Community Center and Jewish Family Service must continue to present their changing needs,in an effective and efficient manner to our United Way. The Omaha Jewish community is not currently being funded by the United Way on a comparable basis to other similar small-intermediate-sized Jewish communities. H e national average prepared by the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds indicated that the United Way funded 30.5 percent of local services, while in Omaha our allocation represented only 11.5 percent. I feel that i l l s incumbent upon our lay leadership to continue to be actively involved In the United Way Campaign and Committees which plan and act on allocations and policies. . . _
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Council Bluffs community to discuss merger and the running of one combined campaign. Such a merger would enable the residents of Council Bluffs to be involved as partners and representatives In a decision-making process in regard to need- Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks dedicates the Milton and Corinne N. ed services. LJvlngstonplaque. Jewish Enrichment Program for Communal Service Professionals in Omaha I would also like to see the development of a Jewish enrichment program for our department professional staffs, Such a program will enable our staffs to deepen their Jewish knowledge of our history JieritJige and source literature in order to enhance the practtaefand commitment of our professional leadership. Such a program is not expensive to operate and has ancillary benefits of getting the staff together for colleglal exchange of experience and community developments. I would hope that our Rabbis would have the time to join the Federation staff In such a program. It would be a unique opportunity for us to learn and share common concerns together. Assessment of Jewish Education I feel strongly that we must meet with the synagogue leadership this year to evaluate together areas in which we can both Improve the quality of Jewish education of our youngsters and explore areas in which sharing of resources would reduce costs. Tbe Federation as a major funding partner has a responsibility to evaluate all programs in which they allocate communal dollars. Through such a process, I do not see the Federation imposing any mandates on the synagogues; hopefully, together we can determine whether our youngsters are receiving the best possible Jewish education for the dollars we are spending. Development of a Year-Round Women's Division J.F. BLOOM & COMPANY I feel that this year we should establish a year-round Women's 4431 No. 20th Z70T «o. flOtfi Division Program. The purpose of this structure would not be to 4814000 3934222 create another women's organization but the leadership would Omtht.NebrafJta be responsible for selecting the women's division'campaign o v n M V M N S wutL chairpeople, developing a year-round community education proOF nwt gram, coordinating and expanding the Newcomer's Program and possibly be a catalyst for the joint sponsorship of a major community conference on major Jewish issues which would bring together all the women's organizations In our community.
Non-Functional Federation The Federation Board of Directors must seriously consider changing-our Federation to a non-functional Federation, one in which each department becomes an independent beneficiary but is accountable to the Federation through the planning and budgeting process. , 1 firmly feel thatin a non-functional Federation operation, the Federation has three purposes only: fund-raising, budgeting and community planning. These functions can be best accomplished by granting the departments beneficiary status: The departments can then truly be accountable to their own Boards of Directors for policies and procedures. The Federation is then in a position to objectively budget and evaluate the programs and services that the beneficiaries are : providing. This "cutting of the cord" will also enable the departments to attract interested and qualified Board members who will have full authority and responsibility for the "destiny" and direction of their department. Integrated Planning and Budgeting Process The Federation must implement an integrated planning and • budgeting process. An integrated process allows the planning decisions to be tied to financing. Recommendations regarding changes in service, expansion of some, reduction of others, coordination of activities, etc. can be effective only as budgeting decisions reflect such planning. Budgeting and planning must be ^yesr-reuHd^jusLas problems which they deal with are yearround. The Jewish Federation of Omaha, as the only professionally staffed Federation in Nebraska, must take the initiative to ex- ] ""affline opportunities for assisting the Council Bluffs and Lincoln \ Jewish communities in evaluating the types of services that can i be provided by our departments and staffs to the residents of j these communities. / ! • •* •'-: -I personally feel that'we should meet With the'leaders of the V
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Why q Women's Division? . . .
The question most often raised In federation worker training teutons, and during Ihe actual' campaign loUcffoHom h. "Why a Separate Women's Dlvlson?" In an •(fort to Inform Ihe uninformed and to help answer Ihlt question lor committed women, Carol Stern and Joan Beren, two notional U M board members, have prepared the following statement: , , . ,' Women's Division started as a gimmick to raise plus dollars some 30 rears ago and was so successful that it become a permanent and vital port of the General Campaign. ' In 1974 we raised S70 million. I'm not sure we can any longer consider - this kind of money "plus giving". . • . .• . ' I've never liked the idea or even thought of my own commitment as * the plus gift. Plus giving is tokenism, monies raised through coke sales, bniaars. and rummaae tales. We've grown beyond that. We conduct a year-round sophisticated Campaign p g ol educallon.. constantly santy developing new ideas ond techniques, talet and resources. resocs es, and using top talent - My msdesss plus g gift n c n c s d , is net m t ?owyhv*t owyhv*t M c d mUw , m tt ffncnticnsd, d' nor does it havee primarly lo do with my m being a woman. woman Mine M i e is a bond's, moral responsibility that I, as a Jew, must assume simple because I have no choke —certainly not if I am concerned with the Jewish survival of my <l.iWf *r. ond ihslr children otef. JhantJlis iinltffeattafl fo»VV<*W« OlyU slon is the same as for any other women's organization. Women ore a port of the community, live In the community, and havea retponsiblliry to
the community. : Almost every Jewish woman In America has tome money she can coll her own. Not on Inheritance or an Income from a family business; but her household allowance or her personal money or her chorge accounts. At Campaign time the question often arise*. "Why separate women's gills?" Some women who are to forceful in seeking their rights In business. In the professions, in the arts, and In the voting booths should not try lo abdicate their responsibilities in this particular vital area of.compassion ond humanity. In the traditional Jewish family one never heard the expression. "My husband gives". The Jewish mother clatslcotly accepted It as her obllaalion. NOT AS A WOMAN, but as an Individual In her own right lo be her brother's keeper. In fact, It wos she, rather than her husband, who filled the "puihfce" bowes that hung on the wall and which were for Israel ond fW '' . The Women's Division is the modern expression of this ancient wornw t y Involvement. II l i a mailer of evolution ond refinement of technique, not a new purpote or concept. We cannot overlook the fact that through a woman's involvement comes the education of fhe famtfy, and clttn a woman has a profound Inlluence on her husband. This Is why, when asked, "Why oWomens Division?", we respond in typical Jewish fashion with another~quesllbn:""How con women not give oi themselves and their funds for Jewish survtvol?" .
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The Jewish Press
Federation Holds First Joint Annual Meeting
Awards to outgoing Board members received by (left to right) Joe Upton, Mary FeUman, Nancy Greenberg, Howard Kaslow, and Dr. James Wax.
(Continued from Page l) has been urged to work harder to broaden the base of major contributors. In addition to the election and installation of officers, board members, .and new department chairmen, the annual meeting witnessed the dedication of four plaques and a time capsule. Incoming Federation Vice President Morton Richards dedicated the plaque for the Cultural Arts Wing of the JCC In memory of Paul Veret, and Mary Fellman dedicated the plaque for the Administrative Federation officers receiving awards are (left to right) Frank Wing In memory of Kalah Goldberg, Joe Klnhenbaum, and Muni Waldbaum. Franklin. A plaque to honor Milton and Corlnne N. Livingston was dedicated by Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks, and a plaque to honor the workers who were involved In the new JCC Building Project was dedicated by Allan Noddle. The time capsule was dedicated by Norman Batt. The Jewish Press plans to publish edited versions of Federation departments' annual reports in forthcoming Issues.
Department bead chairmen receiving awards are (left to right) Steve Riekes, Education; Stanford Upsey, Jewish Press; Jack Saferstein, Jewish Family Service, and Jane Brooks, Jewish Communlty Center. • ~
Awards for outstanding service to the Jewish Community Centerwerepresentedto(lefttoright)JayLerner,SaranneGitnick, and Allan Noddle.
Sorry Sam The name of Sam Zweiback was Inadvertently omitted from the list of Incoming Federation Board members' read by Earl Slegal at the annual meeting. Mr. Slegal personally Installed Mr. Zweiback later In the meeting.
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Omaha Organizations EPSTEIN-MORGAN JWV Epstein-Morgan Post No. 260 of JWV of USA met Jan. 25. -Funds were approved for the support of the Post's Public School Scholarship Aid, Esther K. Newman Camp, Boy Scout Troop 216, V.A. Hospital monthly variety snows and Veteran's services, Jewish Community Center; and miscellaneous projects. . Sol Mann, Commander, appointed Keith Peltz as Junior Vice Commander of the Post. He accepted and will fill the vacant office. Don Strauss accepted the office of Historian. The Jewish War Veterans
CLARESHAPIRO Funeral services were held Jan. 29 for Clare Shapiro, of Gering, Neb. Survivors: husband, Irving; daughters, Mrs. Tanya Abrahamscn of Omaha and Mrs. Marlene Zimmerman of Gering, Neb., son, Herschel Shapiro, Gering; two granddaughters.
National C o m m a n d e r , Herbert H. Moses, will attend Post No. 337, Sioux City's .Stag, Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Sioux City Jewish Community Center. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and meal at 7:30 p.m. Reservations must be made by Feb. 8. JWV .members and their guests may attend. Members Interested please contact Iz .Lewis or Sol Mann for price Information.
ARTHUR GREEN Graveside services were held Jan. 29 at Beth El Cemetery for Arthur M. Green, 70. Iz Lewis, Post Service OfThe Most Rev. Daniel E. Sheehan, archbishop of the Catholic Survivors: wife, Dorothy; ficer, announced the V.A. Diocese of Omaha, met with Michael Richmond, director of the son, Michael; daughter, Mrs. Hospital Valentine Show to be Anti-Defamation League of B'nal B'rith Plains States Regional Howard (Shelley) Stern; Tuesday, Feb. 14,7 p.m. Office and the Community Relations Committee of the Jewish Federation of Qmaha, and Mr. Richmond's assistant, Bobbi LelbdwiS recently to discuss Catholic-Jewish relations In the Omaha area.
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brothers, Nathan, Tucson, Ariz.; Edward and Irvin, both Omaha; sister, Mrs. Louis Dimsdale, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; two grandchildren. ISADOREFALK Funeral services were held Jan. 31 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery for Isadore (Bud) Falk.63. Survivors: wife, Bernlce; daughter, Mrs. Jerrold Falkovich, Commack, NY; sisters, Eva and Lena Falkovich, Mrs. Abe (Nettie) Pullman, all Rock Island, 111. Mrs. Beatrice Swink, San Francisco, Cal.; two grandchildren.
Births Mr. and Mrs. Natan Kotlyar announce the birth of a son, David Simon, on Saturday, Dec. 3. . Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Simon of Omaha. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lev Kotlyar of Moscow, Russia. Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. Bernstein announce the birth Jan. 7 of a son, Archie Jacob. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. Randall of Golden, Colo. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leonard L. Bernstein of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rothbard, of Marblehead, Mass., announce the birth of a daughter, Alyssa Jane, Oct. 18, in Boston. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lipton of Omaha. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rothbard of Lynn, Mass. • Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Limprecht of Arlington, Va. announce the birth of their se: cond daughter, Eleanor Jane, on Dec. 29. ; Grandparents are Mr. and miti. Ruocit X. Sttvsnsss 2nd
Mr. and Mrs. Hollls Limprecht. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Meyerson and Guy Edwards. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Katzman of Coral Gables, Fla. announce the birth of a daughter, Melissa Ruth, on Jan. 19. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Levin of Coral Gables, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. Maury Katzman of Omaha are paternal grandparents. Paternal greatgrandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chudacoff of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Klrke announce the birth Jan. 20 of a spn, Jason Adam. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Julian Nathan and Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Kirke. Great grandmother is Mrs. Ida Kahn.
Walk/Drop In Rabbi Jonathan Rosenbaum, director, Department Of Jewish Education, will speak to Walk-In Drop-In participants at Temple Israel, Feb. 8 at 10:30 a.m. A book review with Cathy Ney and lunch are included in the progrsa. .;•' . - ,
Old Timers'Review I By Arthur Grossman "Neither snow, nor rain, nor dark of night shall stay these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." (U. S. Post Office creed) Permit me a writer's license to slightly paraphrase this renowned credo: "Neither woe, nor pain, nor spark of fright shall stay these courageous (Old Timers) from their appointed meeting grounds." The Ice was thick, streets slick. Just standing up quite a trick but 97 Old Timers, executing some deft slip-sliding away, still showed up at the appointed JCC meeting grounds for the club's Jan. 24 get-together. For. those who did make It, careening over treacherously icy streets, the rewards were abundant not only by virtue of a tummy-patting lunch but because of the rare treat of hearing Chaplain 8ydney L. Hoffman. January birthday celebrants honored at the meeting included Lloyd Conn, Merrie Becker, t l f i d d i
Nate Mandel, Harry Rubensteln, Harold Siegel and Sam Zwelback. Sam Fteisher was Introduced as the newest addition to our club. The precise membership count eludes me but we are closing in on, would you believe, 250 members? A touching moment of respectful silence was observed In memory of a true friend of Kol Ylsroel, Senator Hubert H. Humphrey. Old Timers will meet next on Feb. 7 with Odra W. Bradley, principal of Omaha Tech High, as honored guest and speaker. As an advance announcement the meeting for Feb. 21 will be given over to a theme that proved hilariously successful on a previous occasion - Yiddish story telling. The program committee requests about-10 pseudo Jack Bennys or Henny Youngmans volunteer to tell favorite Yiddish stories. Prizes will be awarded for the three best bobbe-mysehs. To be eligible you must contact Charlie Fellman, 455-3410 or Earl Siegel, 571-2353 no later than Feb. 14. Shalom.
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Why Do Jews Give? A not* from Manachem Mgtiv'PrJm* Minister of Israel. Dec. 10,1977: "You might hove %mw\ a picture In Time Magazine oi President Sodol holding In hit ormi hit one-year-old grandchild — that wot on the left tide. On the right tide wot my own picture with my two granddaughters. These two pictures are the real humanity, they show the truenest of life and the light of our eyes and In* consolation of our hearts. And for the take of his grandchildren and my grandchildren, for the sake of all the children in Israel arid In Egypt, indeed may I say for (he sake of the children of all nations — we shall with God's help make peace. , " And now, my dear friends, I have a special oppeot to make to you. We in Israel have a problem; it is a social problem and an economic one os well but, mainly a moral problem. We still have 45,000 families, nearly 300,000 people, living in the most object conditions of housing, somolimos in a congestion of three to seven souls in one room. This Creoles tremendous, incredible difficulties for Iho children — they can't study — they can't progress in life. We, tho Jewish people, are a people of justice. With our appearance on tho historic scene, we were com- * mondod to pursue justice. II is inconceivable that in our midst 300.000people should live undor such conditions. Lam. therefore, appealing to our people all over the world: let us solve this problem. Wo can do it in the space of three to four years. We can build 10,000 and more apartments every year and brfng in air inoso puupia witu Ofe ^uiivttng io invcfr in living conditions which are intolerable. In four years, during the tenure of this Knesset, we can comnl«i»lw-farina a humane solution to this problem and we cannot
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Statewide Holocaust Workshop (Continued from Page 1) German families — one Jewish and the other Nazi from 1935 through the end of World War II. The four-part special is being filmed entirely on location in Europe and will have ISO speaking parts. On Nov. 22, Mr. Shrage led a meeting of representatives of some 11 national Jewish organizations interested in working to develop materials related to the telecast and helping local and national Jewish groups respond creatively to it. At that meeting Dr. Morton Siegel of United Synagogue of America, urged that a multiorganizational effort be undertaken to prepare program materials keyed to the TV program to be coordinated by JWB. A six-member steering committee, composed of Mr. Shrage and representatives of the American Association for Jewish Education met at JWB headquarters to map out, an " i n t e r - a g e n c y program package" that would Include the following: •an introduction to the TV series, written by a widely recognized authority on the Holocaust; •an annotated bibliography of Holocaust literature, keyed to the script and made available to teachers and group leaders; •a concise history of the Holocaust tied into a detailed hlstorjcal. analysis ot v ,the script; •a list of speakers and lecturers; •an annotated catalogue of usable media resources; • •: •separate study guides for use with grade school children, high school youth and college students; •an adult discussion and program package; •a home family viewing guide. According to Mr. Shrage. "The response of the national Jewish agencies to this cooperative effort has been altogether positive. Most have been interested and eager to share their expertise and resources." Among those participating In this effort are Dr. Siegel of United Synagogue and Dr. Shimon Frost of the American Association for Jewish Education, both of whom were instrumental in the creation of the interagency approach. The members of the ad-hoc coalition producing this material Include JWB, United Synagogue, the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, the American Association for Jewish Education, the American Jewish Committee, the American Jewish Congress, the American Zionist Youth Foundation, the Women's League for Conservative Judaism and UJA. Several other national Jewish agencies have indicated an interest In the project and are currently considering participation." - .:iRabbi Irving Greenberg and the staff of the National Conference Center are serving as Consultants to t h e p r o j e c t , , , . ,
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Campus Notes On Saturday, Feb. 11, Hillel will have an Ice Skating Party. Meet at Kathy Simon's house, 8725 Izard at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 18, a wine and cheese party will be held at Katby Simon's at 8 p.m. A email tee will be charged. Please RSVP by Feb. 16 to Kathy - 397-3616 or Ria - 5511987. On Sunday, Feb. 26, there will be a Hillel meeting at the JCC at 11 a.m.
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Music Director Thomas 8rtec«ttl and Soprano. HAROARET POYNER, the 1077 Omaha Symphony Guild Young Artist Winner. . on Saturday, ftfeniaty.4. *1 M0 p.m. «t Jotlyn Art .Mwtuni, with complimentary hot soup served from 5:30 p.m. ADULTS $5
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Mr. and Mrs. Clee Ashburn Or. and Mrs. Del Weber and Family Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kaplan Mr. David Slosburg Mr. and Mrs. David Reiss Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Maxwell and Family Mr. and Mrs. Julius Misle and Family Mr. and Mrs. Gershon Leber and Family Mr. arid Mrs. Harvey G. Cooper Mr. Morris Friedman
If you did receive one, PLEASE RETURN IT TO THE CENTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
OMAHA GALLERY WEST Currently on view in the Omaha Gallery West Is Omaha Artist Inc., a Judge and Juried Art Show. Award winning paintings by many known local artists are on display and priced (or sale in the Center Lobby. "" Over 70 artists partlcpated in the annual show, and this year's Judge is artist and instructor Frances Kraft. The exhibit will be on display through February 20th. ARE YOU FLUNKING FOOD? We are offered an overwhelming selection of choices as we shop at the grocery for the family's meal. There is a vast selection of information and misinformation available everywhere. Everyone needs to be more informed to make good food choices among all of this confusion. If you want to know about buying food at'the grocery, avoiding junk foods, learning to read labels, new "fun" recipes, and are concerned about your own family's health, plan to attend the Food Workshop. This is a unique mlnl:series to be presented on Monday mornings, February 27 thru March 13, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Jewish ComLent Crounse, Co-chairman munity Center. Lois Friedman of the Jewish Cultural Arts Is conducting' the Food Council, has ; arranged for Workshop sharing through her several new classes to be ofexperiences of selecting, fered during the five week preparing and serving a wide Spring Term of the School of varletyof good food; Continuing Jewish Studies 'Advanced registration is re- which begins oil March 6 and quired. The cost of the series concludes on April 3, Stanley Is $10.00 for members, $15.00 Mitchell will teach Beginner's for non-members. Sitter ser- Hebrew n and Intermediate vice ' is available. Contact Hebrew II. Rabbi Kenneth Sheila Pollkov for further In- Bromberg will Instruct a class formation. on How To Write A Jewish Ethical WIU, Rabbi Jonathan Rosenbaum will discuss The Bible As It Really Is, Survey Of Jewish Art will be taught by Alan Garfield, Meet Hosea by Rabbi Isaac Nadoff and Jewish Roots II by Dr. Bruce Garver.
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children's corner (Upper Left) Dora Arbltman, left and Ann Belzer are having . their blood pressure taken by the Visiting Nurses Association, who come to the Center twice a month to take care of our Older GAMEROOM SPECIALS PLANNED FOR FEBRUARY Adults needs. . Special programs in the (Upper Right) Making Aprons for an Older-Adult Fundraiser Keyhole and Hut will take are (left to right) Freda Gendler, Ruth Klapper, Ida Bernstein place in February. The date is andElsafCotm. Sunday, February 19th and the activities will be a Pong(At Left) Judy Roffman Interviewing, Dan Greenfield on the Tournament hi the Hut and a needs of Older Adults. This project Is sponsored by the Older Talent Show in the Keyhole. The activities begin at 1 p.m. Adults Division of the Jewish Community Center. and last until 5 p.m; For more information talk to Dave or Mary in the gamerooms.
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Our tripto Hawaii Is full, we now have a waiting list. . MACRAME MAGIC Make your plans and reservations now for our trip to the CatSix young girls can be added skills In August It wtll be a week full of fun. excitment and food. to the list of budding macrame -The trip to Israel will be taking place in October, and in the artisans. Under the direction Spring of '79, we will be on our way to Russia. of intructor, And! Stunner, February 19th, plan on attending the matinee performance of Melissa Margolte, Debbie Klr"Felffer's People." shenbaum, Amy Helfeld, Julie Don't forget the Exercise program on Mondays at 11:30. Kalman, Nancy Weintraub Be the IN people, JOIN THE CENTER. and Jodi Krcis are learning this delightful craft. Currently the girls are making basket hangers. When the hangers are completed they will begin work on a wall hanging. According to Mrs. Summer, the girls are learning the skills of macrame quickly and are very enthusiastic, "It's a pleasure to work with them." A lean laugh-getter is promised at the over SO characters. The actors will effect the Any parent Interested In lightning fast changes by using simple enrolling their children In a Center Stage of the Jewish Community costume pieces, such as hats.scarves.and In macrame class during the sprCenter, opening February 4th and playing the case of one actor who plays a ing, should contact Denlse through the 19th. Felffer's People is a fast moving collection of scenes based on syn- psychoanalyzed Superman, a cape. GreenbergattheJCC. . dicated cartoonist Jules Feiffer's hilarious Without a doubt, the imaginations of both observations of our world. actors and audiences will be the most important'"prop" for this thoughtful comedy. To The script is a compilation of Felffer's most aide the Interplay of Imagination, the theatre universal cartoons — a series of vignettes space has been adapted to afford a more inadapted for the stage. The subject matter Intimate relationship between performer and cludes a variety, of concerns — love, hate, spectator. relationships, politics, war, the media, sports and identity crisis. Each scene is treated in a " The cast of Felffer's people features John humorous tongue-in-cheek manner. Millar as Bernard, the poor man's "Charlie Brown", and Steve Jacobson as his macho In keeping with the stark inclslveness of friend, Huey. Others Include Jeannie GilinFeiffer's wit, Director, M. Michele Phillips sky, Madeon ShaW and Doug Maline. and Designer, Steve Brownless have dressed the production simply. The multi-level set will The studio-style format experiments with serve comfortably as a typical American livplacing the audience on the stage In close proing room, or with equal ease, as a crater on - xlmlty to the action. Seating is unreserved the moon. The costumes are just as versatile, and limited. Place your ticket order now by as the castjuf ten Individuals will represent calling Center Stage at 3344200. -
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PARENTS! PLAN NOW FOR YOUR CHILD'S SUMMER "Gee, Mom, I don't have anything to d o . . . all my friends are busy,. I want to go somewhere!" How many times have you heard those words during the summer months? Even though there is snow on the ground now, summer is right around the corner. Now is the time to make some plans to help your children fill up their summer vacation! The JCC Athletic Department offers several unique and creative programs for your youngsters during the summer vacation such as our Recreationland Day Camp for boys and girls in Kindergarten through the Fourth Grades, Gymnastics Camp for Girls and our one week Western Horseback Adventure Camp. If you are interested or want more information, call Mary Olsen in the Athletic Office. DONT WATTUNTIL ITS TOO LATE... Do you like to go horcseback riding? Have you ever wished you had your very own horse? If the answer is yes, then sign up now for the JCC Western Horseback Adventure Camp sponsored by the Center's Athletic Department. " • • Sign-up now and reserve a comfortable saddle during the week of June 12 through June 16. Campers will be taken out to Esther K. Newman Camp each day starting at 9:15 a.m. and returned to the Center by 5 p.m. Each camper will have their very own horse to learn how to ride, groom, feed and care lor. Additional program highlights include one overnight campout, trail rides, steak fry, western horse show, afternoon watermelon trail ride and swimming daily. The Western Adventure Camp is under the direction and supervision of Chuck Arnold, Physical Education Director, assisted by trained and experienced wranglers. Fee for the Camp for guys and gals ages 8 through 13 years is only $85 for Center members and $95 for Non-Members. WOMEN'S ANNUALtRACQUETBALL TOURNEY DATES SET The JCC Racquetball Committee Is pleased to announce the dates for the Annual Womens Mouse Racquetball Tournament. For .the first time, the tournament is being sponsored by . Schweppes. We are expecting 32 players to enter the tournament which will be held Saturday night, Feb. 18; Sunday, Feb. 19 andi the finals scheduled to be played Monday night Feb. 20.' Deadline for entry is Wednesday, Feb. 8. ' Entry fee is only $5 per player and guarantees each player at least two matches. Trophies will be awarded to,the first two; places in the "B" division and "C" division. '
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and physical fitness to sign a New Year's Aerobic Challenge of their choice pledging that they will try to earn X number of challenge level points. Challenge levels range from 200 points a year to the greatest challenge of them all for the highly motivated —1978 points a year. The benefits you will derive will be increased fitness of the heart and lungs, increased strength and muscular endurance, lower, percent body fat and of course, a healthy and fit appearance. Now is the time to invest in your future. Accept one of the challenges today by signing up in the Physical Education Office. . Receive your official log book and begin your distance count up. Awards (consisting of a certificate and embroidery emblem) will be presented for successful completion of any challenge level. To be eligible for awards, challenges must be completed by December 31,1978. JCC TRAVELS TO NORTHWEST Be srr.sr.g the first u; purchase sp&cc sn tiw busthsi is going to take 45 JCC gymnasts to a Girls Gymnastic meet at Northwest High School. Bus leaves the Centeron Monday, Feb. 6 at 3:45p.m. and will return at 6:15 p.m. Cost is $1.00. Join in the fun 'and excitement and help cheer Coach Katskee's team (Including Lydia Goldsmith and Rise Matsunami) on to VICTORY!
S1GNUPFOR JUNIOR BOYSBASKETBALL The 1978 Junior Boys Basketball season will open officially SUPPORT THE JCC BLUE-STARS & WIN PRIZES with practice on Friday, Feb. 3, at 4 p.m. at the Jewish ComSupport the JCC Blue-Stars by donating $1.00 and win valuable munity Center gymnasium. Alt boys In the third and fourth prizes. Winning tickets will be announced during the half-time of grades will play and learn basektball with their friends from top the JCC Blue-Star VS KMTV'S All-Stars Basketball Game on coaches. Our eight foot high baskets allow the shorter players an Sunday, Feb. 12. Prizes you can win will Include a portable TV equal opportunity against the taller players. Teams will be - set, electric TV game, portable AM-FM radio, special gift cerselected, coaches assigned to each team and regular games will' tificates, Ektelon Racquetball Racquet. Tickets may be purbe played each week. Fun and participation is stressed. chased from the Physical Education office and Blue-Star Playera. GYMANDTRACKCLOSING The Gymnasium and Running Track will be closed on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. during the JCC Blue-Star verses MC Dr. San Guinary's All Star Basketball Game. JCCBLUE-STARSBATTLEKMTV ALL-STARS On Sunday, Feb. 12, starting at 4:30 p.m. the KMTV All Stars will battle the Jewish Community Center Senior high School Blue-Stars at the JCC Gymnasium. The starting line-up for the KMTV All-Stars will feature Dr. San Gulnary, "The Famous Green Terror" who promises to let fly with his fantastic (so he says) halfcourt hookshot; Jeff Jordan, KMTV anchorman; Jim 1 Kelter, KMTV'S Sports Director and Carol Scott whose basket-; ball prowess is unproven (but who cares?). The game will prow? vide a big send-off for the Blue-Stars, who are heading for the Midwest Bealon Teenage Basketball Tournament in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 18. Everyone Is invited to attend. Admission Is only $2.00 for -—-AdaJis ead$!.9O for anyone High Soft*)! ag« and under.
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Jeff Cooper, acting recording secretary for the Jewish Youth Council reports to us that at their last meeting a constitution was adopted by the twelve representatives of the eight youth groups In the city. Whereas one of the purposes of the Council is to promote and assist community drives where such assistance appears desireable and useful, '"srs're pleased ftst we'll bo playing a major role In the Omaha Jewish Federation Youth Campaign," newly elected President Carl Conn noted. Bob Chapman, President of AZA No. 1 Is telling all his friends about the Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser his chapter will be sponsoring on Sunday, February 12 from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon In the auditorium of the "J." Dr. Norman Sheldon, Chair-
syndicated material. The play •is a-series of short sketches poking fun at our contemtwo exciting programs for A Theatre Party at the JCC porary . frustrations on daily Omaha's Jewish Singles will is planned for Saturday, j i f e ; . . . . . •:- ' • ' • ; ' • ' • • • • be in February.' Saturday, February 18. Omaha's Jewish There will be a $4.50 fee for Feb. 11, is the date set for an Singles will have the. op- the play and for a "nosh" evening of fun and games in portunity to see the Center afterwards. To make reservathe JCC gym. There will be co- Stage's production of Jules tions, please, mall your check, ed volleyball and basketball. Felffer's play, "Felffer's Peo- payable to the Jewish CQhlThe Health Club will be open ple" followed by a coffee and munity Center to: Denise for partlcioants to relax in the -. bacel social. TheJnlav. ac- Gramberg, JCC, 333 So, 132nd whirlpool, steamroom or cording to Center Stage Direc- Street, Omaha, Nebraska sauna. There is no charge for tor, Fred Vesper, is drawn 68154. Reservations must be "" JCC NEW YEARS RESOLUTION ' "" No one can afford to neglect their health. The JCC urges men, this evenL; Par!icjpaDtS;jre itttmAhe ereflmsf America's r e c e i v e d no later - t h a n women and children of all ages who are concerned about health required to bring gym shoes. favorite satirical cartoonists. February 10. SINGLES PLAN FEBRUARY PROGRAMS .
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man of the BBYO Commission reminds us that any Parent desiring to express a concern About the BBYO Program is Invited to a special meeting at the "J" on Tuesday, February 7at7:30PM. COLLEGE AWARENESS The Youth Department and the Jewish Youth Council at the JCC will be sponsoring a College Awareness Series on consecutive - Sunday. af ter-noons, February 19* and 26, 1978. The first of the series on the 19th will encompass aspects of admissions, financial aides, housing costs, testing and other types <of general information. The -schools sending representatives, will be: Crelghton, University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Drake (Des Molnes), University of Kansas, and Iowa City. The following Sunday afternoon we will explore Professional Schools such as: social work, medicine, law, dental, journalism,- education, counseling and touch on graduate studies. Along with this, the Jewish life on campus will be discussed. Representatives from Hlllel foundations will be in attendance to explain their different programming across college campuses. The s e r i e s has been developed^ not only tor high school seniors, but anyone who is interested In a college y may attend and is more than welcome. Each session will be from^:3(H 4U»rSunc!ay, -aha the program is free of charge.