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A Better Jew" A B'nai Mitzvah Story By Stu Chapman 1%e notice in the synagogue activities section of the Jewish Press read: "David Merrill, son of Mrs, Hannah Men-lit and Or. Jack Merrill, and Kevin Scudder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles I. Scudder, Jr. will each become a Bar Mitzvah. . . " An ordinary Bar Mitzvah? Not quite. The Bar Mitzvah boys were 17 years old. The B'nai Mitzvah held at Temple Israel recently could best be described as the product of inspiration, Neither Kevin nor Dave had been a Bar Mitzvah at ihe age of 13 and both admitted that they were not actively involved in Judaism when they were young, but circumstances led both of them to become more aware of their faith. Dave mentioned that his inspiration to become a Bar Mitzvah came last summer when his younger brother David Merritt (left) and Kevin Scudder—Bar Mitzvah boys. went through the ceremony. Dave was fascinated by the Mitzvah, but the final Insplra- were surprised at how pleased .event and it was then that he tlon for Kevin came during tile... andpioud the general reac'decided to learn more about High Holidays, when Kevin tlon was. According to Kevin, Judaism and about being a decided that he wanted to there were a few who didn't Jew. become more aware of his - ForJCevIn, the situation was Jewishness through becoming a little different. Kevin had a Bar Mitzvah. ByJosephPolakoff been thinking about having his When Kevin and Dave apWASHINGTON (JTA) Bar Mitzvah for some time, proached their parents and and had been talking to Dave 'friends about the idea of hav- The State Department's seabout. both becoming Bar ing a joint Bar Mitzvah, they cond annual report to Congress on human rights in 105 countrlesrecelvlng U.S. aid in some form gave Israel a mixed review while issuing high marks to Egypt and President Anwar Sadat. * < •
take them seriously at first, but as'time went on and the boys practiced, even the skeptics became believers. Both boys credited Miles Remer as playing the major role in teaching them their parts for the ceremony. Dave stated that Mr. Remer helped them learn the service and sacrificed his own time to help the boys prepare their readings. For the boys, their B'nai Mitzvah was something truly special. Kevin stated that "It's a totally different experience between being at services and then being the service." Dave summed up his experience as being "enhancing" and both had no regrets about going through with the B'nai Mitzvah.
Bernie Meyers (left) and Al Bloch have been appointed Leadership Co-chairman for the 1978 Combined Campaign Cabinet, Joe Kirshenbaum and Harlan Noddle, Campaign Co-chatrtnen, have announced. Mr.' Meyers is the owner and manager of Nebraska Warehouse Company, and Mr. Bloch is a representative tor Bulova Watch Company. The Leadership groups solicits pledges of $500 to $1499.
The Nazi Situation By Boris Smolar lEdltor-lo-chlrt mwrilui, JTA t (JtwUb Ttltjriplilc A|aicy, Inc. I
Editor's Note: Additional background information" will be presented in next week's paper with an analysis by Michael Richmond, director, Omaha's Anti-Defamation League/Community Relations Committee.
American Nazi Arty founded by George Lincoln Rockwell, the notorious '.'father" of the American Nazi movement. Rockwell, who was assassinated in 1967 by one of his followers, shortly before his death changed the name of his American Nazi Party to National Socialist White People's Party as a more appealing name. It's program advocates ihe sending of Blacks "back to Africa" and Jews to the gas ovens.
Jewish organizations standing guard against anti-Semitism in this country have hiThe boys chose as the theme therto considered the Nazi and of their Bar Mitzvah: neo-Nazi groups merely as a A Former "Becoming a Better Jew." nuisance. The total memThey demonstrated that hav- bership of all the 13 groups — "Major" ing a Bar Mitzvah four yiars each of them has its own "leader" and Is functioning inRockwell's National Social*latewas : thS-Jright* tlmefbr ; dependently — Is estimated to ist White people's Party is them. • be not more than 2000. now being headed by Matt Koehi, a former "Major" in • The largest among the Nazi Rockwell's Elite Guard. After proper have been superseded groups is the National Social- the rulers of the Arab oil counon security grounds., ist White People's Party. It tries quadrupled the price of This dichotomy poses a has about 400 members in var- thelrtoil and caused an energy dilemma that will probably be ious parts of the country and shortage In the United States, resolved only in the contest of operates from headquarters in Koehl developed a propaganda campaign urging Ameria final peace settlement with Arlington, Virginia. It is the successor to the cans to bold the Jews responsitheir neighbors." ble for the Arab move. Nazis in full regalia - uniforms, Jackboots and swastika armbands — picketed the White House, synagogues, (heaters, City Council meetings, distributed leaflets in the streets in major cities and publicly announced the opening of new quarters In a number o! cities. The campaign was however, a failure. Americans were not Impressed by the NSWPP allegations that the Arab rulers were motivated by their antiJewish policies to raise to (our times higher the price of their oil. The American Nazi Party — which seeks to march In Skokie — Is a split-off from Rockwell's old Nazi Party. It Is among the best-organized Nazi groups in the country. Its headquarters are in Chicago and its "Fuehrer" is Frank Collln, a former lieutenant of Rockwell. Because of the wide publicity which the Skokle Issue received, his party — now named the National Socialist Party of America is now. over-shadowing the U.S. Rep. John Cavanaugh (Second District-Nebraska) re- other Nazi groups. cently completed a seven-nation tour of the Middle East with a In Los Angeles there is the group of Upther members of the House International Relations National Socialist Liberation Committee: Cavanaugh is greeted here in a Jan. 16 meeting with Front, founded .some three Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin in Jerusalem. Rep. years ago by Joseph Tomassl, Cavanaugh has announced plans to seek reflection to his Se- who was murdered in 1975 by cond District seat in Congress. (Continued on Page 2)
U.S. Critical of Practices
Jerry Gitnick Named District Court Judge
Jerry_M. Gitnick has been appointed a Judge of the Douglas County District Court, Chief Justice Paul White of the Nebraska Supreme Court, has announced. Mr. Gitnick, has been in partnership with attorney Steven Lustgarten the past seven years". Mr. Gitnick is expected to be sworn in and oh the bench next week to succeed Judge Lawrence Krell, who has
retired. A member of the board of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, Mr. Gitnick has served as a member of the Personnel Practices Committee, and participated In the Omaha Men's Study Mission to Israel recently. Mr. Gitnick and his wife, Saranne, have two children: Nan, nine, and Andrea, seven. They are members of Beth El Synagogue.
The 426-page report, required by law and published by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House International Relations Committee, glossed over Saudi Arabian customs of Justice, notes improvement in Syria under President Hafez Assad, o b s e r v e s t h a t Lebanon's government has thus tar been unable to r e a s s e r t its authority throughout the country, and that Jordan is "politically stable." Communist countries, except Yugoslavia, were not reported on. ' Israel, within its national borders, the report said, is "a tuUrfledged parliamentary democracy whose standards and administration of justice are comparable to those of the United States and the other western democracies."
Continuing, the report, which was released last Thursday, stated:!,?3Jn$jr-4be military regime that governs the occupied territories, cer~ Omaha lawyer JerryM. Gitnick—photographed with a group -tain of the normal human of children during a recent visit to Israel-has been appointed a rights guarantees that are District Court Judge. ~ ; ^ taken for granted In Israel
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Lincoln Lights By Estelle Rosenberg The engagement of Miss Robin Jennifer Hill and Gerrold S. Zivlc is being announced' Miss Hill, daughter of Mrs. Irwin Goldenberg and the late Arthur E. Hill, plans to graduate from Northwestern University in March and will enter law school this fall. Mr. Zivlc, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Zivic of Skokie, 111., is a graduate of the University of Illinois and the Loyola School of Law. He is a member of the Chicago and Illinois Bar Association and is associate member of the law firm of Robinson and Joffe in Chicago. The couple is planning to, be married Aug. 20.
contact Rabbi Henry Karp at the South Street Temple. A citation from' National Veterans of Foreign Wars office in Washington was p r e s e n t e d to N a t h a n Grossman of Lincoln during a Nebraska VFW meeting held in Hastings, Jan. 27-30. Grossman was honored (or his volunteer hours spent at the Lincoln Veterans Administration Hospital. If records had been maintained since 1930, it is believed his contributions * would total more than 50,000 hours. Actual records show 28,000 hours for him since 1946. Grossman was cited at a Saturday night banquet as the volunteer with the highest number of hours for any VFW member in the nation, and his * citation is the first of Its kind to be presented. _.
The Lincoln chapter of Hadassah will sponsor a miniluncheon and meeting, Feb. 21, 12:30 p.m. in the Tifereth Israel Soda! Hall. Proceeds A World War I veteran of the will go to Youth Alvlah. The afternoon will feature, St. Mlhiel Drive and the cards. Bingo and Man Jongg. Meuse-Argonne b a t t l e , Chairmen of the luncheon are Grossman Jointed the VPW In Mmse. Harry Levinson and 1926 and six months later Max Kushner. Mrs. Ruth became state commander. Bricker and her 'circle will Grossman's wife, Celia, who assist. The fee for the lun- has shared In giving service to cheon is $1.50. There will be the veterans, is credited for door prizes. / nearly 7,000 hours of volunteer service to patients at Lincoln's ., Arnold Camel, director of Veterans Hospital since 1946. the state Office of Mental Frances Ann-Nefsky receivRetardation for the past three years, has accepted a position ed her bachelor of fine arts with the University of Mid- degree from the University of America, a consortium of nipe Nebraska at Lincoln. She Is midwestern universities head- the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LeonNefsky. quartered In Lincoln. V Carmel Is associate director for course development with the consortium. HEUN A. BERNSTEIN There are opportunities 397-9111 333-1232 available for anyone of college R E A l ESTATE age or older to work on the arWith chaeological excavations at MED DAVIS CO. Tel Dan, In Israel, this sum558-2300 mer. For further Information,
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dropout of the University of Nebraska. The NSDAP-AO operates from Lincoln, Nebraska. Lauck is in communication with Nazi underground elements in West Germany and admits that he is receiving funds not only from U.S. contributors but also from sources In Austria. Lauck was arrested in Lincoln last week in connection with the shooting of his brother, Jerry. Police said Lauck shot his brother In the shoulder .with a shotgun during a quarrel.
Federation Campaign, 1978
Why Do Jews Give? A Woman's Way.. v to Campaign 1978 is a more difficult, more realistic path than ever before. For 30 years, we have been partners in a complex and meaningful experiment: the strengthening and rebuilding of a people... the revival of conscience and community. In 1978, our work take&pn a new urgency. We are standing at a turning point before the Jewish future: to one side lies the realization of a 4,000 year-old dream; to the other, the consequences of vital work left unfinished. • •. , The is the world of 1978: A generation after the Holocaust, Jewish security can still not be taken for granted. Thirty years after the establishment of a Jewish homeland, Israel's rlgh toexist is still challenged. Decades after the return of our exllei from centuries of oppression, Jews still do not live freely In Syria, the Soviet Union and elsewhere. And, for the people of Israel, four yean after the Yom KippurWar: Economic growth has slowed to a standstill.' SfnirityfftIII wwHniFiWf V1 p*Tffnt of thfh* nwHwn1! htHfr get. Social advancement for second-generation immigrants — especially In education — has halted; It is even beginning to slip backward. A woman's way to Campaign 1978 is to search again for the sources of our dedication and commitment... to possess a restless spirit that will not be stilled until the unfinished work of the recent past is completed... and to become part of tbe collective conscience of our people, The children of Israel who need our support this year were not yet bom at the time of the scaring experiences Of the last decades. But they will be alive to lead our people into the next generation. Our actions In 1978 will determine their ability to shape that future. A woman's way Is to care about these children as deeply and passionately as If each one were our own. . "Ours Is almost a Biblical generation. Like our ancestors, everything we have accomplished has been through suffering and heroism. And what suffering. And vftst bcro ism. But be strong of heart, (or never again will our children be persecuted — never again will they look at ui with sorrow in their, big, dark eyes — the sorrow that comes from generations of persecution. The Jewish child will smile in happiness, in liberty, la Justice and human dignity foreverandever." Prime Minister Menahera Begin "We are links In the chain of generations, using everything noble, true, useful and beautiful that we can find both in the treasury of the past and in human accomplishment In our own day." David Bcn-Curion ;
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(Continued from Page 1) , an 18-year-old member of the NSWPP in front of that party's headquarters in El Monte. This neo-Nazi group Is dedicated to an "armed guerrila struggle against the -Jew Power structure." It embraces the more violenceprone Nazis, many of whom are former convicts. ' It claims members in San, Francisco, San Diego, Boston, Detroit and. St. Louis. Its members are reportedly armed. About two years ago the Louisville police discovered a list of 106 prominent
ISRAELFACESYET. ANOTHER YEAROP ECONOMIC AUSTERITY. What this means for the people of Israel is personal sacrifice on a scale unknown to any other civilized Society. What this means for the American Jewish community is a profound and basic change in the way we think about, assess and meet our responsibility to-the people of Israel—a responsibility we help fill by funding the humanitarian programs of the Jewish Agency. Last year, the inflation rate was 38%.' Last year, the cost of living in Israel Increased 29%. , In 1978planning, the people of Israel have cut tbeirewn budget—hitringnardesi at viiai social services. Israel's current economic problems reduce its ability to • absorb new Immigrants — its very reason for existence. Neverftelessf '7 \; An estimated 20,000 men, women and children will come
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to Israel this year, most of them from lands of oppression. Each win need Intensive language and vocational retraining, and assistance in finding bousing and employment. ": ' , • .- ••••'•• .* ; Three out of four will need special attention, such as medical casework or old-age assistance.
Israel's Needs... FACT... If an Israeli paid f 100 for two week's groceries last year, this year he will pay S135; (an inflation rate of 35%, compared to *% In U» United State*), ' . FACT ... Costi are up for all social welfare. One of three'imml•vrsct fesiliss arill'Se deprived of professional counseling and special care; six old-age homes are delayed, 34 day c a n center* deferred, FACT... Only 65% of what Itrael has to spend can go toward helping people and building the country; because 35% mutt go for de' fense (compared Io8% In the United States). PACT —fo-NonhhByg construction of hosy hum Ml niwvwftpHti; p pitals and mental Institutions has been halted. FACT ...Oasollnecosts$2.0Oper gallon. FACT ... Poverty among Israel's Immigrants makes living Intolerable for 45,000 families. FACT... 200,000 children — Israel's future — are living In poverty with no place to study, to play, or sleep properly. FACT... It costs $500 for • high school senior's tuition. High school to toad Is no! free. ' FACT... It costs S3.400 to transport one Soviet famtly-and their belongings to Israel. . ' FACT... The average worker In Israel earns around $4,000 a year ...BEFORE taxes. "I have a premonition, that will not leave me; as It goes with Israel to will It go with all of us. Should Israel perish, the Holocaust will be upon us. Israel must live!" Eric Hotter. (Philosopher 4 Non Jew) "Vesterday, one million Jewish children perished in a world that did not care. Today, we have seen one million Jewish children begin school in a Jewish state. This is the strength of the people of Israel-the meaning of the quality of Its experience—and the essence of Its future." Frank Lautcnberg ••••• • UJA President "If I were ah atheist believing in blind eternal fate, I should still believe fate had ordained the Jews to be the most essential Instrument for civilizing the nations. John Adams "The Jew is the pioneer of liberty. The Jew is the pioneer of civilisation. The Jew Is the emblem of civil and religious toleration. The Jew Is the emblem of eternity. . - •• Leo Tolstoy
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Federation Campaign 1978 . .
Special Day Luncheon Chairwomen r Promise Exciting, Delightful Afternoon By Barbara Simon The Women's Division Federation Campaign One Special Day, Thursday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. promises to be truly unique, enjoyable and meaningful, according to overall chairwomen, Ducky Milder and Cookie Hoberman, as well as luncheon chairwomen Bobbie Epstein, Nancy Greenberg and Mary Bernstein. In addition to the artistic presentation of photo-murals and personal statements of Jewish feelings of many Omahans on display in the Gallery West, the afternoon will include luncheon, Israeli folk dancing, a mini-concert of Jewish music by Cantor Gall Karp, and an original slide show. According to Mrs. Hoberman, the purpose of the day is to bring Jewish women together to share the enjoyment of "feeling" Jewish, through art, music, dance and emotion, in addition to raising money for Jewish agencies in Omaha, Israel and elsewhere. Mrs. Milder added, "This Is a special day because of the special feelings we hope It will Inspire In the Jewish women of the community. We sincerely Invite all women to join with us and many others in experiencing these special feelings we've been privileged to
I and color. The Center will not look like itself, but more like an elegant dining room," she said. "Wifie will be served before lunch, in the Gallery," said Mrs. Greenberg, "and we've done pur best to create an atmosphere of warmth and charm. We hope women will say yes to the Federation's Invitation to attend — so that later they won't say, 'I wish I had been there!'" After lunch, the group will move into the theater for a short program of folk dancing by an Omaha troupe, Rok-day Ha Keshet (Dancers of the Rainbow), organized and coordinated by Miriam Oren. t h e group numbers 12 dancers who have been meeting weekly for several years. They performed last Spring at the city-wide Ethnic Festival and for various local clubs. The group includes: Conrad Roller Mary Manhart, Maxlne Noodel, Mirian and Michael Oren and children Ruth and Phillip, Marlene Solomon, Gretchen and Steve Swanson, andMlndyWelner. The musical portion of the afternoon concludes with a mini-concert of Jewish music performed by Cantor Gail P. Karp. She will sing familiar Israeli folk songs and some more contemporary music.
Nancy Greenberg, left.and Bobble Epstein, co-chairwomen of the luncheon for the Feb. 23 Federation Campaign Special Day for Omaha Jewish women, plan the menu at the Jewish Community Center. Mary Bernstein, the other co-chairwoman, was not present for photo. be a part of during the Campaign. Everyone Involved has worked very hard to make this a meaningful day — it's so Important for Jewish women to show their care, their support and their involvement in and for the future of Jewish life." . "We urge you to come," she said, "to enjoy the spirit of befog together and to share a beautiful afternoon of Jewish culture and feeling." . "We're really excited about the plans for the luncheon," said Bobble Epstein, one of the luncheon co-cbalrwomen, along with Nancy Greenberg and Mary Bernstein.
"We're planning a 'Spring Garden' luncheon, full of fruits and salads, with fantastic decorations, flowers,
Cantor Gall P. Karp, of Temple Israel, prepares her program of Jewish music. ,
Israeli Dance Troupe, Rok-day Ha Keshet (dancers of the Rainbow), rehearse. She will also include some favorite liturgical music such as "Avlnu Malkenu," by Max Janowskl, which she sang to great acclaim at High Holiday services at Temple Israel, where she is Cantor. She will be accompanied on the piano by Gloria Wagner.
The Special Day will end with an original slide show, compiled by the chairwomen, edited and sound cued by a professional studio. \ ''It's a moving, powerful, emotional look at the many facets of Jewish life and feelIng," said Mrs. Hoberman.
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The Moderates Now, it's the poisoning of oranges. Israel stands to lose between $20 million to 130 million in citrus sales as a result of some poisoned oranges that were found a couple of weeks ago in several European cities. This conclusion was stated by the Knesset's Economic Committee following a meeting with Citrus Marketing Board of ficials. There is a considerable reduction in orders for Israeli citrus fruit from Britain and West Germany, two countries in which poisoned oranges were found. The other country, in which five children suffered food poisoning after eating some oranges, was Holland.. The activities of the terrorists continue from one hideous assault to another — yet the court of world opinion must be in recess when it comes to Israel. A ' . There is no public outcry of rage. There Is no call for international action. What the world, hi effect, is saying to the terrorists is: Do whatever you like. Hijack planes, kHl innocent children, murder by any means—after all, you are moderate people.
HAIFA-As of April l i t will there u e more than 30 mis- ment, for a position in a opportunity for provocateurs be a criminal offense in Israel sionary organizations and 70 university, for a place in in- to trap devout Christians and (or anyone to offer money or institutions operating in dustry. Let them got accuse them of bribery if they jury other material benefit to Israel, seeking Jewish souls. befriend people... Other comments: induce a person to change his They are active in slum Why the big fuss? Far more Another Christian:.. We religion. Giving a bribe to in- neighborhoods and among non-Jews convert to Judaism duce conversion can land a new immigrants who find in- every year in Israel, than the abhor underhanded methods for conversion. Anyone who missionary In jail for five tegration difficult. They are reverse... becomes a Christian for finanyears, and the person who ac- said to offer new apartments, The way to stop sale of cial gain is not truly a Chriscepts such bribe can get three help with education, and even religious loyalty because of But you must recognize years. aid in emigrating from Israel. physical need is to tackle the tian. that If we truly believe our For the most part they are social problems which cause faith the true one, offering In voting for the new law Knesset member Binyamin small fringe denominations. those needs, not enact legisla- salvation to all human beings, Halevi, a former Justice of the The Roman Catholics, for ex- tion... it is Incumbent upon us to brSupreme Court, declared that ample, do no missionary work Secularists have attacked ing it to the attention of others the issue is not religious at all. the new law as' 'persecution of and seek to convince them of discrimination, but bribery. Reactions to the new law Christians", and suggest that Its worth — but certainly not "Just as bribery is abhorrent have been mixed. The popular severe punishment be in- by bribery. in justice and every day life, afternoon paper, Maariv, flicted on anyone found guilty to it is abhorrent In attemp- queried why it was necessary of Inducing people to practice And Rabbi Yehuda Meir ting to influence someone to to protect drop<outs. Who religion. The secularists also Abramovitz, who initiated the change his religious convic- wants them? If they put a demand "protection" against bill: If It Is a crime to Intions." He pointed out that it price on their Judaism, let the activities of the Lubavitch fluence the outcome of a socwould also be a crime, for a them go. Besides^ said emissaries who seek, not to cer game by various forms of Jew to of fer compensation to a Maariv, it's not only the poor change a person's religion, but "persuasion", it is no Jess Christian to convert. who have a price for their to effect change In his way of reprehensible to persuade a man to change his religion by It is no secret that the spon- religion. In our history we IJfe... sors of the bill were Orthodox have. bad Jews who were A Christian spokesman Is offering bun money and a Jews who had become alarm- "bought" for a seat in Parti- disturbed that the law offers ticket out of Israel. ed at the growing activity of Christian missionaries. According to figures presented,
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To the Editor. The Jackson-Vanlk Amendment may be coming under attack in the next few months, The Soviet Union desperately needs U.S. credits, trade and Wheat. The Carter Administration has been under pressure by Soviet' trade officials and some American businessmen to alter the Jackson-Vanlk Amendment. 1 ask you to write to President Carter, Senator Zorinsky arid Congressman Cavanaugh to continue their support of the Jackson-Vahlk Amendment. Your nv" 1 " 1 0 slKKsid bs thst before the Russians are given any trade concessions they take the following positive
lengths of time waiting for thly blngos which are sponpermission to emigrate. sored by the Jewish War 4. Release of all prisoners Veterans, Hadassah, B'nai Jailed for emigration reasons. B'rith, Council of Jewish 5. Delivery of mall, in- 'Women, Mlzrachl Women and '' cluding Invitations. the three synagogues. Strong grass roots pressure It means a great deal to In support of the Jackson- know that there are organizaVanlk amendment will tions In our community which strengthen the hands of Con- are sincerely interested in our gress and the President in hospital and the medical care dealings with the State we provide for veterans. We Department and the Soviets. are grateful for the-many Your letters are urgently w a y s in w h i c h t h e y needed. demonstrate their faith and Shlrlay Goldstein confidence in the work being done in the Omaha VA HnsnlUI, - ... : To ii» Editor; . A most sincere thank you i s ' -Kindest regards and best extended to Mrs. Jennie Bear wishes. T.P. Mullon and her three friends who so Hospital Director graciously served, coffee and Veterans Administration 1. Significant rise in emigra- rolls' to our hospitalized Omaha tion statistics. ' . .veterans and their families on 2. End of harassment of Christmas day after the refusenlks, chapel service. To the Editor: 3. Written explanation of I also wish to express our We would like to take this refusals and reasonable deep appreciation for the mon- opportunity to publicly thank Robert Greenberg, president of Chalm Weizmann AZA, and the 12 members of CW 1510 J.F. BLOOM & COMPANY who so willingly assisted us in \ 4431 No. 20th 2701 No. 90th setting up our Book Sale Feb. 4614000 393*222 .11. 1 Omtisv NttvMKs
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Offutt SERVICES: Services a n conducted In the Capehart Chapel on the second and fourth Friday of each month, 8 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service. . Services are conducted by Rabbi Sydney L. Hoffman.
Beth Israel
SERVICES: Friday: Kabbalat Shabbat 5:45 p.m. Family Service 8:15 p.m. , Rabbi Isaac Nadoff, Cantor Leo Fettman and the. Beth Choir will conduct the Dr.SherHome Israel service. SERVICES: . This evening will be "Know Saturday: Thy Neighbor Sabbath" at • a.m. Hen of the communi- Beth Israel Synagogue. Itis an ty are invited to the Home to annual event to which the nonmakeaminyan. Jewish community is Invited.
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Saturday: Morning service 8:45 a.m. Talmud Class 5:15 p.m. Mincha 5:45 p.m. Shalosb S'eudos 6:15 p.m. Ma-ariv and Havdalah 6:45 p.m.
SERVICES: Saturday: 9 a.m. ' Sunday: 9 a.m. Services conducted by Mr. Sunday: Sam Sacks. " Morning Services 9 a.m. Breakfast and Rabbi's B'nal Jacob discussion group 9:30 a.m.
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CANTOR'S CLASSES Mondays: Beginners' Hebrew Reading classes, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Advanced Hebrew Reading class, 7:15 p.m. Beginners Hebrew Language class, 8 p.m. . Torah Reading class on Saturday after Kiddush. :
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SERVICES: Friday: 6:30 p.m. No late services so that con-' greganta may observe Shabbat to toe Home. Yahneit will be read at the early service.
Saturday: Saturday: 11 a.m. Preliminary service 9:30 BARIOTZVAH a.m. Stanley Beber, son of Mr. Sbaharlt 10 a.m. and Mrt. David V. Beber, will Mincna-Moariv 5:45 p.m. become a Bar Mitzvah on FriSunday: day night and Saturday mornMorning Service 9 a.m, ing, Feb. 124 and 25. Weekdays: liHGObl Services at? a.m. and 7 p.m.
B'nal Jestturun SERVICES: Friday: 8p.m. Rabbi Henry Karp will conduct the service,'
Lincoln THereth Israel SERVICES: Friday: 8p.m. Saturday: Morning service 9 a.m. Jr. Congregation 10 a.m. Sunday: Timlin Club 9 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays 7:15 a.m.
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EPSTEIN-MORGAN JWV KADMAH INSTALLATION Epstein-Morgan Post No. On Saturday evening, Feb. 260 JWV of USA wiU hold Its 18, the newly elected officers' regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., will be officially Installed. 'Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Following the installation, a First Federal Savings Colmonopoly marathon will be onial Building, 111 North 84 held, the proceeds o( which Street, South of Dodge Road. will go to the national NCSY Reports will be made on the Valentine Party at the Torah Fund. Veterans Administration Hospital and on the National Commander's speech at the Nazi Activity A w a v e of " H i t t e r Sioux City Post No. 337 Stag nostalgia" la crossing much of dinner. All members are urgthe free world and an increas- ed to attend.
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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Cantor Aaron I. Edgar, Cantor Emeritus, will be honored on his birthday at an Oneg Shabbat given by his family on Friday evening, Feb. 24.
Death ETTAKUKUN Funeral services were held in Los Angeles on Feb. 13 for Etta Kuklln, 81, a former Omahan. . Survivors: daughter, BettyRubin, Omaha; son, Edward Kuklln, Reseda, Calif.; five grandchildren, four-greatip-andchttdren.
PERSONALS HARRY KRANTZ wishes to thank his friends and relatives for their contributions, cards and flowers dur1n g h i s r e c e n t hospltollrotion. MRS. MORRIS STERENBERG (LIbby) thanks her friends and relatives for their donations, flowers, cards and get well wishes during her hospltallzotlon.
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I OldTimers' Review 1 By Arthur Grossman the community to visit Tech Should the Omaha Public and become acquainted with School system ever establish a new concepts in practical Hal] of Fame for education ad- education that made students ministrators the Old Timers turn from hitting each other to will place In nomination Odra hitting the books. W. Bradley, principal of Tech . As long as Hall of Fame High, for charter member- honors are being considered ship. The man was an absolute how about electing 85 hardy delight to hear at the club's Old Timers for showing up at the meeting on another subFeb. 7 meeting. When Bradley came to treextag day? Because at the bitter Omaha in 1969 and drove by Tech he vowed he would never weather Mollle's crystal crew set foot In the building because was understaffed but the Old be was mindful of the pro- Timers, as usual, were over blems and tarnished reputa- stuffed enjoying a bountiful tion of the school. A year and a brisket lunch. We extend a half later he was assigned to special thanks to Mollie's become the school's principal. secretary, Kathy Walker, for In 1971-72 Bradley asserts pitching In and helping to dish Tech was virtually under out our meal. siege by a radical element of Four newcomers joined our students and non-students. ranks. They're Charlie- Lieb, In the summer ot 1972, with David Ovorkin, Fred Walker enrollment reduced to less and Morris Wax. Kayn than 500 students, Bradley and aynhoreh, we continue to his aides began a rebuilding grow. program that wastocomMy mind went AWOL at our pletely turn the school and stulast meeting in January when dent attitudes around. Today, 1375 students are birthday celebrants were ancurrently enrolled in a nounced. I extend a major multitude of not only technical apology to Corporal Conn for courses but academic ones as overlooking mentioning his well. The atmosphere Is so dif- name in the column. We also ferent students now choose to extend a warm welcome to Cantor Aaron Edgar on Ms reattend Tech. cent return from Israel. No person is requiredtoattend Tech because of living in Next meeting, February 21. a specific school district. Tech The program committee Is hi Is called a "Magnet School" need of a few more Yiddish and It apparently is magnetic story tellers for that day's probecause according to Bradley gram. Don't be ba&Mul. It is attracting students from Please contact Earl Siege) or all gyer the city. Charlie Fellman. Bradley invited anyone in Shalom
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Are you feeling lonely? Don't be upset — do something. Just for the joy of doing something I Develop new interests you can gain personal satisfaction from, like doing something (or somebody eise. There are plenty of seniors who are in need of services, both within the Jewish Community and within our city. Call Carolyn Noylcoff, 334-8200 and offer your services, or call 444-6444 and say you ore available to* help someone else get rid of their loneliness I You'll feel better tool Free assistance is available on your Income tax forms by RSVP volunteers trained by IRS at the Downtown Omaha Center for Seniors, 14th and Farnam; the New Cassel Retirement Center, 900 No. 90th Street; Lucas Hall, 923 No. 38th Street . and at the Jewish Community Center If you will let Mollie, Toby, Earl or Sylvia know you are in need. Call 334-8200 today for reservations for the Sunday, February 26 brunch and "good old radio days" as presented by the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. $3.00 for both - $1.50 for each. A good opportunity to host a friend or two and have a wonderful time. . . . . . Applications for the "Postal Alert Program" appeared in the last issue of the very fine New Horizons newspaper for Seniors. (If you don't get f this paper call 444-6444 and have your name put i on the list). Applications are available at the Cenf ; ter from Mollie. It provides a way for older persons A, to have neighborhood mail carriers watch their JJ house for any signs of possible problems. Legal Service Advisors will begin working at «! the Jewish Community Center on Tuesdays from 1 V to 4 p.m. to provide para-legal assistance to other • seniors. ASK MOLLIE FOR DETAILS.
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Good Sports By Stu Chapman KMTV fans, take heart! It fyou haven't heard by now, your favorite television personalities gave the JCC's own Blue-Stars some coverage they'll never forget as they beat the Blue-Stars 66-47.
Blue-Star defense on the run The names of paternal and when KMTV look a 16 ' grandparents, of Melissa Ruth point lead at the end ot the Katzman, Mr. "and Mrs. JoThe second semester of the seph ChernicQff, were inadthird period, they had all but tremely busy for Chaim WeizHONOR SOCIETY Omaha High School of Jewish put the Blue-Stars to bed. vertantly omitted lrom the Among the students In- mann. It started last Sunday Studies will begin on Wednes- Feb. 3 edition of the Jewish ducted into the National Honor with a freshman fund raiser. Scoring for both teams was day, Feb. 22. Tlie school is a Press. Society at Westside High They had a bagel'sale at the evenly spread. John Clark Joint program for students, JCC for their freshman Mr. and Mrs. HitVi Haglw School recently were: sank 19 points for the winners. grades 9-12, of Beth El and. announce the birth of a son. Juniors: Stacey Carp, Amy weekend. It was a big success, Beth Israel Synagogue, KMTV took an early lead He was closely followed by Gendler, Beth KaLman, John and the weekend is looking Elective courses for the Joshua Ryan, on Jan. 27. Lehr, Todd Lincoln, Steven great. Some ot the members and never let go, even though Bill Haas with 17 and Dale coming semester Include: Grandparents ace Me. and Moskovits, David Noodell, attended a BBG sabbath and the game was more of a com- Hansen with 13. For the Blue- Grades 9-10— King David and Mrs. Stan Feltman and Mr. havdalah service at Phyllis edy of errors than an even Stars, Roger Hill led all David Rips, Andy Robinson. His Friends, David Lastman; and Mrs. Richard Hagler of Seniors: Tari Feinberg, Schwartz's house. Sunday 'competitive match. Errors or scorers with 10 points. Jon The Right Way, Debbie Pred; D o v e r , A r k . G r e a t Joseph Greenberg, Barry there was a chapter meeting not, the Blue-Stars were not at Skoog and Bruce Belgrade International Jewish Issues, grandmother Is Mrs. Rachel Grossman, heame Novak, at the "J" and future func- their best last week as they contributed seven apiece for Alvln Ross. Grades 11-12 — Swarte. could not put together any the Blue. Nathan Sarbin, Kevin Scud- tions were discussed. Israel Pilgrimage, David Mr. a n d H i t , J o h n kind of a coordinated effort der, David Wiesman. Lastman, Barry Welnstein, . Katelman announce the birth When Ediar and Ner Tamid against the KMTV All-Stars. The game itself was well atThose senior; who were in- went to wake up their newly Missed , shots, missed re- tended as 150 supporters show- Stanley Mitchell; Post-Israel of a son, Joshua Michael, born ducted last year include Sally elected beau candidates, five bounds and missed tree- ed up despite threats ot a bliz- Pilgrimage, Stanley Mitchell; onDec. 19. Epstein, Daniel Goldman, members ot Weizmann were throws kept the JCC team in zard. A JCC girls gymnastic For Seniors Only, Kenneth Grandparents are Mr. and lisa Kaplan, Beth Lashlnsky, awakened. Tom Baker, the red throughout much of team provided half-time Bromberg; International Mrs, Donald Strauss and Mr. Jewish Issue;, Alvin Ross. Joseph Meyers, Kenneth Robert Greenberg, Marshall the game whUe KMTV kept entertainment and the antics and Mrs. Ben Altman of Tulsa, Conversational Hebrew Is an Okla. Mrs. Altman is the Somberg, John Staenberg, Pred and Mike Rochman piling up-the points. of KMTV's Dr. San Gtilnary elective open to all students. Robert Lerner, Jeffrey (honorary beau) were put up former Mrs. Milton Katelman. kept the children occupied. for Ner Tamld. Bruce Rolsky. Students not currently Great-grandparents are Sam And even though the BlueThe KMTV effort was led by Goldberg was elected (or enrolled In the High School but Hornsteln, Omaha; Mr. and John Clark, Dan Livingston Stars lost, the crowd had a wishing Ediar. NER TAMID to take a course Mrs. Simon Kabn, Des and s p o r t s c a s t e r Dale good time and the Blue-Stars should contact Marlene Molnes, la; and Mr. and Mrs. On Sunday morning, Feb. 5, Hansen. These three kept the raised some $758. Solomon, 3304533. (our young men were shaken Cnalm Weizmann members Sam KateVman, Council awake at 5:30 a.m. as Beau attended the Bar Mitzvah of Report cards for the first Bluffs, la. candidates for Ner Tamld Kevin Scudder and Dave Mersemester will be issued imwere selected. The candidates ritt recently. They extend conmediately after the close of Dr. and Mrs. Steven Epstein are Marshall Pred, Robert gratulations to the young men. the semester. of Houston, Texas announce Greenberg and Tom Baker. the birth of a daughter, Senior honorary is Michael puMUbed in part last week, coodudes as follow: Kimberly Evette, on Jan. 16. Rochroan. 1 am also aware that any plans for merger, consolidation, The grandparents are Mr. sharing, etc., in themselves raise problems. For example, there, . * and Mrs. Harold Epstein of is a thorny question of philosophical differences between our Ner Tamid extends conOmaha and Mr. and Mrs. various schools, which differences I understand and appreciate. gratulations to Kevin Scudder Allred Frecdman ol Houston, For the weekend of March 3-and Dave Merritt on their reNevertheless, we should not assume that these differences can Bernard Newberg has been Tex. Great grandparents are 5, the Jewish Youth Council of cent Bar Mitzvah and thanks only be preserved under the present system. named president of Bonwit Omahan Ben Garelick and the them (or the inlvltation to Omaha has scheduled a . Various alternatives might be explored which would allow this Teller Co., a 15-store chain tale Edna GaTelfcVr, Mr. and community-wide weekend. their party. goal of Jewish education to be maintained, and yet. advance the which is a division of Genesco Mrs. Abe Epstein, Omaha; Members of all BBVO and many other goals of Jewish education. There must also be some Inc. On March 11, Ner Tamid Mr. and Mrs. Jake Schuman will have a Japanese Dinner -Synagogue Youth Groups are setting of priorities. For example, at what point does the quality Mr, Newberg Is the son of and Mrs. Sam Fteedman and invited to the events of this ot teaching become more or less important than the preserva- Mr. and Mrs. Jack Newberg of the late Sam Freedman, all of date party. weekend according to Stuart tion of philosophical difference? Houston. Dallas, Tex. Shkolnick. I do not mean to suggest that there are any easy solutions to CHAIM WEIZMANN Events Include: Friday the problems of Jewish education. There are no panaceas. The past week has been ex- night services and cultural at Nevertheless, it is Incumbent that we, as a community, serious:<• (IBeth Israel Synagogue, Satur- ly explore problems involving our schools and examine the day night disco-dance at the possibilities of various alternative arrangements or solutions. JCC, and a Sunday afternoon We also need to exhibit a willingness to enter into hard-headed OUKUUT SM'MT'lttT bowling tournament. ' analysis, rather than indulge in matches of opinion: Therefore, I suggest that the Federation continue to En{oy Dinner at _ . K*M6«HH*VQi II the people of Israel can,, demonstrate the Importance It attaches to Jewish education, moon IDS •NIUBINCM>S give 35% of their Income to and do the necessary planning and evaluation that the future of STANLEY H.KAPLAN defense, I-cari do no less than Jewish education In our community requires. (DUCAnOMALOMTM devote 35% of my personal p Dinners from $4.50 S, t V I N I N G J * WKJCEMO gross income to (he people of ferkihnmtlon, M m * Co" Israel. Pastas Quiche Kabobs . ByUJA and Steak*
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"I was bat mltzvah . . . I was standing in front of my whole congregation. I had a feeling of belonging. The feeling of belonging to the congregation and the. whole Jewish Society was super." ' LisaSolzman Omaha Gallery Wept The upcoming exhibit.this month at the Center's Omaha Gallery West is an original Photography and Art Exhibit, sponsored by the Women!* Division — Omaha Jewish Fed-; eratlon Campaign: Featured in the exhibit are 35 photographs of youth, adults and senior citizens whose quotes were chosen from among manyindlvlduals in the Omaha Jewish Community, asked to express their feelings about Judaism. One example Is show above.
Senior Si me has PUN DAYS FOR YOU For a real fun family day, bring your 'children and grandchildren to the Family Picnic Dinner, Feb. id, at 5 p.m. Joann Schmldman will present the Magic Theater, and a circulating clown will be here for the kids. Admission is $2 for adults, and $1.50 for children under 12. Please make reservations with Kathy Walker. MEMORIES Save Feb. 26 for a delicious brunch and see the classic radio series, "The Shadow" which has been adapted for the portable play presentation. This new program will delight audiences of all ages. Following the performance actors will be available to visit with the audience and answer any questions. Admission for Older Adults is $1.50 for the play and $1.50 for the brunch which begins at 11:30 and ends at 1:30. The play begins at 2 p.m. Mate vour reservations with Kathy Walker. ANYONE FOR ART? If. you -arc interested to forming an art class, please contact Mollle Delman.
The photographs were taken Award winning film, "Naughby six photographers, profes- ty Marietta," to be presented sional and amateurs, who do- at the Jewish Community Cennated their services to the ter on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 campaign. Photographers In- p.m. as part of the Cultural clude: Lee Simon, Joy Arnold, Arts Departments 1978 Film 'George Bialac, Andy Wasser- Classic Series. " man, Alan Potash, and Robert Nogg. "FUN IS BEING JEWISH" SABBATHCELEBRATION The exhibit will be preFamily members will make" viewed Thursday, February 23 at the Center as part of the Candle Holders and KIddish Campaign's major event — Cups at the next "Fun is Being Jewish" program at 1:30 p.m. "One Special Day." on Sunday, Feb. 19. Adults The afternoon program will and children who attend will Include lunch, folk-music and learn the significance of the dancing, and a multi-media Sabbath In Judaism, as well as slide presentation. The price create . their own Shabbos of the luncheon is S3 per per- Items, Jojn them for a "speson, and baby sitting services cial" snack and lots of fun! are available through reser- Fee is $2 per family. Contact vation, only With Sheila Poll- Sheila Pollkov to register or for further information. kov, FILM CLASSIC Jeanefte McDonald and Nelson Eddy, star In the Academy
FABULOUS FEBRUARY AT THE CENTER STAGE February at the Center Stage is winding up with a flurry of activity. The studio production of Felffer's People is concluding its three week run .this weekend. Staging, music, choreography and orchestra rehearsals are under way for our March production of Fiddler On The Roof. The box office Is now open for the visit of the Milwaukee Repetory Theatre's Troup on Feb. 26 for a special performance of their old-time radio play. Feiffer's People, a theatrical revue based on the cartoon characters of satirist Jules Felffer, has been playing for two weeks. Your last chance to see these zany people trying to cope with the comical frustrations of modern life will be this Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The show was given good reviews, and has now tightened up considerably from the benefit of playing before delighted audiences. The actors are playing In close proximity to an audience seated next to them on the stage. Seating is limited, but there are still tickets available for the final performances. Fiddler On The Roof will open on March 18 and play through April 2. The company features 36 singers, actors and dancers while the orchestra has a full complement of 15 musicians. Backstage crews Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ruback are working on the massive set which recreates the village and Family of Anatevka In the style of the painter Chagall. Anyone with Mary Logan and Family an Interest in contributing to this ambitious project should Mr. Bennett Greenspan
The Youth Department and the Jewish Youth Council at the JCC will be sponsoring a College Awareness Series on consecutive Sunday afternoons, Feb. 19 and 26. 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 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 Hillel foundations will be in attendance to explain their different programming across college campuses. The series has been developed not only for high school seniors, but anyone who is interested in a college education..In essence, anyone may attend and is more than welcome. Each session will be from 2:30-4:00, Sunday, and the program is free of charge.
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The box office is now open for this highly acclaimed production. Admission Is $3 for adults and $1.50 for students and senior citizens.
The School of Continuing Jewish Studies 1978 Spring Program
Preschool Prattle Are the sounds from the JCC Music room the sounds of future Mozarts and Beethovens? Well, maybe not.. .but there is no doubt that the 24 children participating In the Preschool enrichment class, the Sounds of Music, are having an exciting time learning about the piano and-music in general. Under the direction of Becky Arch,- PACE piano Instructor, pre-kindergartners and kindergartners, meet twice a week for Vh hour sessions to explore sound and rhythm through a variety of activities. They are learning about the piano keyboard and creating their own songs to go with Ms. Arch's accompaniment. This class Is designed to_. give young children a good foundation In music.
call Fred Vesper. Cast in the leading roles are Gregg Loso as Tevye, Norma Lovett as Golde, Janice Schrelber as Yente, Peggy Horracks as Tzeitl, Judy Pizinger as Hodel, Suzanne Kennedy as Chava, Tom Norton as Perchik and Mike Shelton as Motel. Fred Vesper is directing, the design is by Steve B row nlesB a n d t h e choreography by Chris Manahan. Musical duties are being shared by Pam Cohn, vocal coach, and Rob Brown, conductor. REPETORY THEATRE Currently on tour of the Midwest, the Milwaukee Repetory Theatre will give one special performance at the Jewish Community Center as part of their weekend in Omaha. Their residency is being co-sponsored by UNO where they will give performances of two Eugene O'Neill plays. Ah Wilderness and Long Day's Journey Into Night during the weekend of Feb. 24. Their appearance on Center Stage will take place on Sunday, Feb. 26 for a matinee of The Portable Play at 2 p.m. This production is an unusual and appealing original script which is based on an old-time radio performancje of The Shadow. The premise of the show is the emergency preparations and performance of one of the Shadow scripts when part of the cast ts unable to participate at the last minute.
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JCC HelpsStudents Learn Social Work By Herman Rubin Greenberg and I have been AHtoUat Executive Director, JCC part of the faculty of UNO's The Jewish Community School of Social Work, serving Center is a multi-faceted in- as field instructors, for three stitution that in addition to - graduate students: Bob Gumproviding group work services mers, Dana Scott, and Emily stop by the Physical Education Office and make your check and facilities for its members Ravitz. These students spend payable to the Jewish Community Center. Sign-up deadline is and the community, serves as at least 16 hours a week at the a resource for education and "J" and are gaining valuable Friday, Feb. HA. 'training experiences for pro- experience allowing them to DADS AND LAD&SPORTS ACTIVITY apply theoretical knowledge Dad and their Lads, 6 years of age to 8 years, are invited to the fessions and vocations. Historically, the social work learned In the classroom. first of our semi-monthly get together for a fun packed hour in the Center Gym on Monday, Feb. 27, from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. profession has deep roots in 'Students meet weekly with The Physical Education Staff will plan and teach several new in- the Jewish Community Center their supervisor who helps door games. Have your ever tried balloon volleyball, knee foot- field. Schools of Social Work them to evaluate their work, ball, dribble tag. '.. have fun and learn these new games. Wear have relied on JCC's as major assists them in developing training sources for their new skills, and encourages tennis shoes. To register, call the P. E. Department. Sign-up deadline is students. A degree in social their progress as profesMonday, Feb. 20, at 5 p.m. .. . Fee: $1 for dad and 1 cent per work is ^conferred, following sionals. the completion.of a two-year The JCC and other departpound for the lads. master's degreeprogram. ments or the Jewish FederaOMAHA CITY RACQUETBALL TOURNEY The curriculum Includes tion of Omaha also parIrv Rodin won the Men's Class "A" Singles title and combined with Jim Brown to win the doubles title in the Omaha City Rac- courses in theoretical ticipate In a work exk n o w l e d g e of h u m a n perience program through quelball Tournament sponsored by the Omaha Racquet Club. Dick Kirshenbaum took the Men's class "B" Championship behavior, administration and CETA (Comprehensive research principles. Courses Employment and Training and Bob Kahn won the Juniors title. In the women's tournament, Cindy dayman won the Class in the application of the Administration) In which "C" title. Nancy Epstein won the Women's "C" consolation and theoretical knowledge of several employes, i.e. casework, group work, com- secretaries, custodians' Marsha Meyers won the consolation bracket in the Class "B". On behalf of the Center's Health & Physical Education munity organization or research assistant, staff Department, we congratulate these young men and women for management are also offered. associate are presently involvField work or internship pro- ed in this meaningful governtheir outstanding play. ,,-. gram in a community agency mental venture. allowing the student to begin The Jewish Community practice under the close Center's Board of Directors supervision of a professional and staff believe that part of social worker Is a prere- our community role is to assist quisite. In fact, about 50% of in developing the potential of the two year program Is spent every individual through "in the field." means appropriate to the arms of the Center. For the past year, Denise ' LUias Folan, author and superstar of public television yoga, will noM a two day yoga workshop at the Jewish Community CLUB 56ON THE MOVE Wolf, Tracy Hill, And! GordCenter March 8th and 9th. This workshop is being sponsored by Club 56' is on the move. man, Mike Spltzer and Missy the Jewish Community Center in cooperation with the Omaha Under the direction of Susan Rips. Yoga Teachers Association, Metropolitan Technical Communi- Donley, club members will be Club 56 is open to all JCC ty College and the Omaha Yoga School. taking part in activities that members in the fifth and sixth Vary from a taffy pull to grades. COME ONE - COME ALL visiting the Dr. Philip Sher See the Jewish Community Center Gymnastic Team in action Home for the Aged. GAMEROOM SPECIALS against N.O.V.A. Gymnastic Team on Monday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 Club members also take an PLANNED FOR FEBRUARY p.m. in the JCC gymnasium. active part in planning their Special programs will take SWIM AND STAY FIT This is the "team's first compulsory meet. Please show your programs. The Special Events place In the Keyhole and the A complete list of members and the total number of miles they support by coming and cheering them on. Committee is chaired by Deb- Hut this Sunday. The Hut, a 6wam in 1S77 Is posted on the bulletin board in the pool area. The BOYS GYMNASTICS COMES OF AGE " bie Woog, C o m m i t t e e lounge for third, fourth, fifth The J.C.C. Gymnastic class continues to grow by leaps and. m e m b e r s , a r c : Danny and sixth graders, will host a (top five swimmers In 1977 were; Jim Wax — 571ft miles, Carol bounds. In order to better serve our members, the Health and Fellman, Ruth Mitchell, Dana Pong. Tournament. The Parsow —190 miles, Hilda Soibel —145% miles, Rosemary Vln— Physical Education Department is investigating the possibility Wayne, D a n Marburg, Keyhole, a gameroom for ing—96% miles and HermeneZwelback92'/< miles. ' of offering a Boys Gymnastic Camp at Esther K.Newman.' SWIM ADVENTURES PLANNED FOR CHILDREN Michelle Abramson, David kindergarten, first and second The Boys Gymnastic Camp is scheduled to be held June 12-16. Anderson, Robin Dann, Mark graders will host a Talent Children 10 years of age and under are invited to the first of The boys will be bussed to and from the camp daily. Fee is $60 Garber, David Kully and Lisa Show. The activities begin at I our monthly Special Swim Adventure Programs on Thursday, ferjssssben and J75 for sea ir.c7i-.hcrs ar.d enrollment is iiisiied rihil. p.m. and end at 5 p.m. Alt JCC Fab. 23, fress i p.m. until 5 p.m. This first speda! adventure will to 21 boys, 7-12 years old. The creation of a "Club 56 members are invited to Join in take you to Hawaii. Have you ever triedsllding down a volcano? If you are interested in attending or want to know more, details Newspaper" will be done by the fun. Have you ever bobbed for oranges? Learn how to play several . about camp, please contact the Health and Physical Education editor Julie Wax, along with water games Hawaiian style! The cost Is only 50 cents per child. Office. ' Come and bring your friends. Current Center Members only. Amy KaUman and (Crystal COED ADULT FITNESS CLASS To register, call the Aquatics Department. Sign-up deadline is Peraier as reporters. An end of February 22. ~ The Center's Athletic Department is offering for the very first the year banquet is planned time a Coed Adult Fitness Program that brings couples together for May. JIM WAX HONORED formutual fun, recreation, and general health improvement. Working on the banquet are: The American Red Cross has presented Jim Wax with 8 very The class will meet on Monday evenings in the Center Gym- Andrew Berman, Chairperspecial award for swimming a total of 1,35Q.mlles since 1975. The nasium starting Feb. 27 from 7:15 until 8:15 p.m. The cost is $5 son, Mark Brodkey, Robin Aquatics Committee and the Aquatics Staff wish to congratulate per person. The class will meet through March 27. To register, Dann, Susie Noddle, Jenny youJiml WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR CLASS There will be a Water Safety Instructor Class beginning on Sunday ..April 2. The time will be announced at a later date. You must have a current Advanced Lifesaving certificate and be 17 years old or older to enroll in the class. For more details call the Aquatics Department. C.P.R. A Place to Relax, Refresh, Release, Rejuvenate.. .This Is your year to get in shape There will be a Cardlo Pulmonary Resuscitation class on Monday, March 1 and Wednesday March 6. The class will be limited to the first 15 members that register. Registration fee is $2.25 for members and 42.50 for non-members, please pay In person in the Aquatics of flee from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. There will be no registration taken over the phone.
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•'• •. •'•"• ''• JWBRESUITS J W.S retultf hove been publlthed ond we or* proud to onnbunce that some ol our members mod* a fine snowing. Herearejuttofew: ' -"* (9-10 boyi): Dovld Kinlow, 2nd. 23 yardi BrMitif rokt. . (« > under girls): Nonn Gitnkk. 2nd, 29 yordt Bockilrokr 3rd, 29 yordt Freestyle. ' . . . • . , . (9-10 glrlt): Andrea Pona, 3lh, 29 yordt Bocks troke; Holly Scrim Hi, 6th, 29 yordt Bockllroke. May*: ' 8 * under glrli — 100 yard freestyle — 4fh Place, Tracy Son, Nlkkl londlberg lln do Kohl ond Nonn Cilnlck 9.10a!tli_ 100yardmadlwrelay — i l h place AnduaPana Maliitdafcu Holly : : Schmlti and Trocy Cotyri, 11 -I? glrli — 100 yard medley relay — 3th place, Mary Pona, Amy Manwell, Jill . .'SchmftrondBethCosyn. <• .,.'11>I2beyi -> 100 yard freutylt jtlor - 4th ploce. Rick Dtbllka. MarkiannaUy. " ' HubertBonandSefhSmiley ' Ribbons will be given at awards night ihlt taring and o complete lilt of all; twlmmert and their tlmet will be printed at that lime