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This Issue of the Jewish Press is dedicated to the residents and staff of the Dr. Philip Sher Home for the Aged, a department of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, in behalf of the Jewish Communitittes of Omaha, Lincoln, and Council Bluffs. The Home is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and in connection with this event, the Press has devoted several pages of this issue to stories and photographs about the Home, . We are indebted to our regular and special advertisers for supporting this edition, and we thank the residents and staff of the Home for tlieir patience, understanding and assistance. . The Jewish Press staff
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ith Leadership Awards Three Omaha communal leaden will be honored with Leadership Recognition Awards at the 1978 Biennial Convention of Jewish Welfare Board, April 5-9, in Montreal.
Lincoln Hosts JSerdaKlein
Mrs.-Klein speaks extensively at high schools, colleges and laicffoiui meetings for UJA, Bonds for Israel and Hadassah. Her book, All But My Life, has been described as "one of tbecjnosi moving and beautifully written books of Jewish suffering and survival."
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Omaha, Neb., Fri., March 24,1978
Project Elijah Opens Homes
; The UNO-Crelghton B'nal B'rith HUlel group is organizing a match-up service for students and young people in the community to find families to celebrate the Passover seder with in their . homes. The group Is seeking the names and phone numbers of > Interested young people. Families who desire to act as hosts may contact the Jewish Community Center, 334*200to leave their names and telephone numbers. They will then be contacted by a HUlel member to arrange the details. • Gary Klnstlinger, a coordinator, said this is a lonely time for the young student away,from home, or the young wonting per-
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They are: Mary Fellman (Mrs. Morris C. Fellman),' president of the Jewish Federation of Omaha; Allan S. Noddle, chairman of the Jewish Community Center, and Norman Batt, a member of the JCC Board ol,Directors since its inception in 1971. JWB Is the Association of Jewish Community Centers, YM and YMHAs and Camps in the United States and Canada. It Is the U.S. Government-accredited agency for serving Jewish military personnel, their families, and patients in VA hospitals. . Mrs. Fellman has served as chairman of the Coordinating Conunittee-on Aging-of the Federation and as chairman of the Older Adult Committee,' JCC. Also; she has been a
member of the New Jewish Community Center Planning Study Committee, Older Adult Program Study Committee, the New JCC Architect Selection Committee, the JCC Board, and chairman, Older Adult Committee, JCC. Mr. Noddle has served the JCC as vice chairman and as personnel chairman. He is a member of the Study Committee on Restructuring of Jewish Federation, and served In Division Campaign Offices, United Jewish Appeal and United Way. Mr. Noddle is board chairman, North Branch YMCA; vice p r e s i d e n t , Junior Achievement.: of - Omaha; board member, Better Business Bureau. He i? active on* (Continued on Page 20)
A New Reign in Spain
Bulletin The Department of Jewish Education reminds all those who are submitting applications to the David E. Beber Scholarships In Category HI (studies in Israel) and Category IV (Susirr.er czrr.p, institutes, conventions and other youth activities) that all applications must be submitted by April IS. Grants of up to $soo are available l for this program.
Once again the Jewish community of Omaha will have an opportunity to demonstrate its warmth and friendliness through Project Elijah. This program is designed to bring together, members of the community who wish to share their Passover seders and persons who would otherwise be alone for the holidays. According to Emily Ravits, Project Elijah coordinator, the community has been highly responsive in past years. Persons who wish to share their seder(s) should contact Miss Ravits or Toby Forbes at the Jewish Family Service office, 334-8200, ext. 68. Anyone desiring home hospitality for Passover, either for an Individual or a family, should also call Miss Ravits or Mrs. Forbes. . . . •• <-•.:' • , : "This is an opportunity for members of the community to open their hearts and their homes and help make Passover a more meaningful holiday for all," MUs Ravits said.
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The Arrival Luncheon of the Lincoln Jewish Welfare Federation Women's Division will take place March 29 at noon in the University Club with Gerda W. Klein as speaker. According to Mrs. Max Nelderi,' chairman, reservations must bo made with Dorothy Grant, 3024 Bonacum Drive, Lincoln, by March 24.
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EOitoft No(«: Tfate article, dUcuuing the situation affecting Jews in Spain U based on report*firaimtte European Offleeof Ihq American JewUhCommlltt*. : Ai Spain moves purposefully but haltingly toward democra' cy, its 11,000 Jews can, at long last, hope for civil and religious equal lty with Catholics. " •; Tl is development seems a minor miracle to anyone who reniciii sers that only 30 years ago, Jews had to conduct urcif religious: services virtually in secret; that the first synagogue and community center since the 1492 expulsion was built in 1956, in Barcelona, and was not allowed — until 1967 — to place a sign outside the structure to show it was a Jewish institution. By contrast. In January 1978, Spain's Ministry of Justice, for the first time, called In Protestant and Jewish leaders, along with Catholics, (or discussion of religious affairs. ;' The draft of Spain's New Constitution certainly suggests the Inten to provide full equality for religious groups. Article 2 declare i that the state is non-confessional; Article 15 makes all citizens regardless of race, birth, religion, opinion] or other personal or social condition, equal before the layr; Article 17 guarantees religious liberty to all cults, limited ojily by considerations of public order, and bars the government from compelling anyone to reveal his or her religious beliefs; another clause places marriage and dissolution of marriage undej- civil law. • ' • W! ten the draft Constitution was made public, Catholic bishops vere quick to point out that Spain is an overwhelmingly Cathcllc country; but Socialists retorted sharply that other Cathqllc countries — France, for Instance — are governed by civil law. ! Catholic authorities relented, insisting they were not opposed to separation of church and state, but wanted safeguards for their pwn right to teach and preach. Complicating the situation Is thef fact that in Spain, as In Italy, a new Concordat with the Vatican Is under discussion. i • ' Given Spain's long Catholic tradition, It is obviously too much to expect that the separation of church and state will be as sharp as It if In the U.S. ',.•• "^ .-. Theoverrldlnglssuewillprobablybethenatureandextentof state support for Catholic Institutions, and the big question for' Jews and Protestants will be whether they get equal support A new law granting social security coverage to religious funcHonories applies only to Catholics; It Is hoped thai the new Cooitltution will eliminate the distinction. ! Sp itn's Jewish population, though small, has been increasing stcadfly over the past two decades, largely becausfeof Immigration from Morocco; and (he communities in 11 r^ajor Spanish cities show 6lgns of new vigor. (More recently/a few thousand
Jews arrived from South America, principally from Chile and Argentina, but they do not have much contact with other Jews.) -In Madrid, the Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel, Ovadia Yosef, was guest of honor at the opening ceremony of a Jewish school that can accommodate 300 children, although the present enrollment Is only about 120, of Whom about 20 are not Jewish. The Franco Government never established diplomatic relations with Israel.
1978 Goal Announced By Campaign Chairmen The Combined Federation Campaign has set a minimum goal of $1.75 million to fulfill the current obligations of the Omaha Jewish Community. "People all over- the world are counting on us to share what we have with them, and unless we raise the minimum amount we will witness a cutback hi services and the quality of Jewish life in Omaha and the rest of the world," said Harlan Noddle and Joe Kirehenbaum, Campaign cochairmen. Here in Omaha: -Hebrew school education Is subsidized by $50,000. -$750 goes to each resident of the Dr. Sher Home. -Utilities went up $35,000. —There are more Soviet Jews who want to come to Omaha. —Every Jew in Omaha is given a $9.50 subscription to the Jewish Press. —Hundreds of children and adults enjoy Camp Newman. In Israel, the concern Is getting the number of inhabitants per apartment below four people per room and paying tui-
tion to "public" high schools. In Rumania, the young and the bid, remnants of the Holocaust gather in the Kosher Canteens or soup kitchens set .up by the Joint Distribution Committee. Mr. Noddle and Mr. Kirshenbaum urged all members of the Jewish Community to give as generously as possible to fulfill our responsibilities.
Help Needed The local Ami-beiamation league of B'nal B'rith office Is seeking concentration camp artifacts In connection withIts forthcoming educational pro- gram on the Holocaust. The program will take place April 4 at 3:45 p.m. in the JCC, and is being conducted for educators throughout the stale. A photo and poster display along with an exhibit of artifacts will be part of the program. Persons having items available for loan may contact the ADLolilce at 392-2274.
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The National Council of Jewish Women will have a chicken salad luncheon on Tuesday, at Noon at the home of Deana GUinsky, 2301 South 102 Street. NCJW member Gail Veitzer will speak on decision making .process lor women interested in life plans that will fit their needs at different stages of their lives. Reservations may be made with Mrs. Ron Click, 493-4314; Mrs. Alan Kulakofsky, 333-7394; or Mrs. Paul Shy~ ken, 393-5816 by March 26.
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Omaha Pilgrimage Participants Will Hear Ramah Director Seven high school students The group, which will leave from Omaha will participate for the six-week trip in early In the 1978 Israel Pilgrimage, July, will also include Mike according to Caryl Greenberg, Sterling from Sioux City. 1978 Pilgrimage chairman. Rabbi Benjamin Slegel, Isreal director ot the Ramah pilLeora Mirvish, Sally Feld- grimage program, will be in man, Joe Goodman, Joel Omaha on Tuesday, April 11, Rubin, Mike Greenberg, Jack to meet with pilgrimage parRothenberg and Sandy Stoller ticipants and their parents. have been attending a special The meeting will take place at class at the Omaha High 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish ComSchool of Jewish Studies in munity Center. Anyone interpreparation for the summer ested in hearing Rabbi Slegel pilgrimage. The class will con- should contact Caryl Greenberg, 393-7240. tinue through the semester.
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\ REACT (Radio Emergency Action Communications y Team) will help older persons obtain necessary medication or emergency transportation to a hospital when there Is no other means of securing such hetp. The number lo call is 444-6444. WiMetM* number down by your telephone. (Call this number also for details about senior citizen discount cards). Women between 35 and 64 please note. A six week workshop on "Later Mid-Life Planning" will help you assess your attitudes toward middle life, determine your needs, and look at various sources of support for the future. Offered at the Center starting April 3 (Call 334-8200 for details) and at the Downtown Omaha Center for Seniors starting April 4. A gift shop outlet (or senior citizens-made product* wiTl open sometime this spring at 1114 Howard. If you on creative (sewing, painting, sculpture, knitting, etc.) keep olert for more details. • . . . . Don't be alone for Removed Contact-Operation Elijah by calling Carolyn Novlcoff 334-8200. She Is in charge of holiday hospitality.
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. Dr. Jonathan Goldstein, professor of history and clasI sics at the University of Iowa, discussed varieties of Jewt ish courage at Beth El's second annual Torah weekend : JastFriday. ' He referred to freedom fighters and martyrs, from | biblical times to the Warsaw Ghetto and the emergence of the State of Israel. • He even recalled as a youngster the courage displayed by the members of the Omaha Hebrew Club who banded together for protection against the toughs of s •'Sheelytown." ' A modern example of Jewish courage, unbeknown to 'most of the Omaha Jewish Community, had taken place ' earlier that Friday at Temple Israel Synagogue. There, Rabbi Roland B. Gittelsohn, Rabbi Emeritus, Temple Israel, Boston, was lecturing on social justice, describing how the teaching of Judaism compells Jews to taken an active role In bettering the lot of mankind. . He delivered his message to more than 200 members of the Christian clergy at Temple Israel's 38th annual Institute on Judaism. At the end of his lecture, Rabbi Gittelsohn invited questions, and the Very Reverend Eugene N. Pappas, ' Archimandrite, Greek Orthodox Church responded with comments on the Holocaust. ' .*. He asked, in essence, "Why do the Jews seize upon the ; word Holocaust and make this their personal tragedy... ; what about the many millions of people other .than Jews who perished during World War II . . . why don't the , Jews cry out for them and for all people who suffer or ; who are not free?" [ ' Rabbi Gittelsohn apologizedtoRabbi Sidney Brooks : for what he was about to say, and at this point I shall • quote Rabbi Gittlesohn as accurately as I can: "I don't want my children, my grandchildren, my ' great grandchildren ever to forget the Holocaust... I "There was a difference between the six million Jews i 5?ho were killed and the five to six million others... f' "The Holocaust that was directed against Jews was j directed against them plainly, and simply because they ( were Jews—nothing else. ' - - "The Holocaust was simply a brutal and unspeakable • climaxtocenturies of Christian/Jewish relations... We • Jews have had a Holocaust in every land, in every ceni tury . . . whether they be called pogroms, expulsions or f what have you, they have taken place In every country of the world. ' A t this point, Rabbi Gittelsohn related a story about his father, who he described as the "kindest, sweetest, gentlest man I had ever known in my life.. ."t , ° "My father told me again and again nevertoharbor ill will against a n y o n e . . . but my father couldn't pass a • church with a cross without shuddering. • "My father came from a Russian-Lithuanian village where on Christmas and Easter, Jews didn't dare go outside on the street for fear of losing their lives. "The Nazi Holocaust is the ultimate, unspeakable climaxtoa history of tragedy during which, let it be said even though I never be invite'd back to Omaha again, even though, forgive me Sidney, I may be destroying some of the good will this Institute has created, The Nazi Holocaust was the climaxtocenturies long tradition of inflicting pain on the Jewish people usually without the protest of the Christian clergy, and sometimes, indeed, at their instigation. --- "Christians have misunderstood the teaching of Jesus, and the Christian church cannot absolve itself of some of the responsibility. "The Holocaust leaves pain in the heart of every Jew (Continuedon Page 18)
HAIFA — Menachem Begin is the undisputed head of his government, but it Is no secret that be is finding it increasingly difficult to maintain harmony and cooperation among at least three of the generals who are members of his Cabinet. The differences between (hem are due to their disagreement on basic policies, their dissimilar political backgrounds, their clash of personalities,' and possibly also a conflict In their ambitions. All three are loyal to the chief. All three are sincere in their desire to assure Israel's security, but there Is divergence In their ideas of how such security can be achieved. Ezer Welzman is the most optimistic of the three. He has faith in Sadat He believes Israel should display a bit more flexibility, hi order not to lose the opportunity for peace. He opposes flamboyant gestures and displays of strength which can only antagonize the other side and undermine confidence in Israel's sincerity. With respect to Sinai, he urges that decision on the future date. Final action should be taken only after a period of normal relations between Egypt and Israel, and be believes Sadat; would agree. With respect to the West Bank he, like the others, opposes any move that would result in setting up a separate and independent Arab state. On this there is no compromise. . Artie Sharon is the mistrustful one. He has little faith in Sadat's gestures, and while It would be Impolitic to reject Cairo's peace offers outright, Sharon would not have Israel change Its pre-determined pol-
icies in any way. Knowing of this general's impetuosity, yet desiring to have him In the Cabinet, Begin had him appointed Minister of Agriculture, an apparently Innocuous position. But at the same time be was made chairman of the inter-ministerial committee on settlement, and he took this position very seriously, with all its political implications. It was he who set In motion the tractors to clear new land for settlements at the very moment of delicate political negotiations. Moshe Dayan Is pessimistic about peace prospects If the negotiations continue on the present Egyptian terms. He believes it would be .wiser to limit the goals, and rather than full peace, seek at least a partial understanding at this time. : He stands .firm on Israel's need for bases in the Sinai, but Is more compromising on the West Bank. He would be ready to place much of the area
Lincoln Lights ByEsteileBosenberg Mrs. Max (Eleanor) Netden, head of the Women's Division of the Lincoln Federation, and her Co-Chalnnen Mrs. Gerald Grant and Mrs. Herbert Gaba, held a coffee and meeting for the captains at Mrs. Neldens home March 15.
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generals. He agrees with > Welzman that we should seek > to achieve a complete peace. He likes Sharon's spirit and maximalist views. He expected much from Dayan when he appointed him For-' eign Minister, but In 'effect Begin has been conducting his own foreign policy, and Dayan has been pushed somewhat to one side. It's not easy to be the general commanding generals.
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By Stu Chapman
- August 18,1946. Many of us probably cannot remember the significance of that date, but for the Omaha Jewish Community it was significant. On this date 32 years ago, ground was broken for a new facility which we now know as the Dr. Phillip Sher Home for the Aged. -•.,' The Sher Home was named after Dr. Philip Sher, a rabbi who became a physician whose work with the young and the elderly in Omaha's Jewish Community has become almost legendary. It was Dr. Sher's dream that there should be a modern facility in the Omaha area that could meet the needs and problems of the Jewish elderly. In the mid-1940's, the Omaha Jewish Federation discussed plans for such a facility. Money was raised for the project; and on a hot August afternoon in iS4§, the dream became a reality. Once under construction, the Home took over a year to complete, and it finally opened its doors to residents in February 1948, although formal dedication ceremonies did not take place until September of that year. The Home occupied a ten acre site north of 52nd and Ames Avenue on the city's northern limits. The building housed 45 residents and was comprised of a central building and an annex.The cost of the structure, once completed, was 1225,000.
From 1972 to the present, life at the Sher Home has been much different than what it had been. The Home was extensively refurbished and redeco-i JS^mtA rated, a dental facility was added and the LOVE program had become an unparalleled success. Dr.PhnipSb When Mr. Orkow retired from bis position of Home Director in 1973 after 22 years of administration, he a medical care center. As the years went on, there were other additions had helped to bring the Sher Home from fledgling to the Home besides the eight-room wing. In June, stgtus to a modern care facility. 1961, the Sber Home opened the Milder Nursing Unit. This unit, a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Hymle Medical Aides Added Milder, added six rooms to the Home that would be used for specialized nursing and medical attention. To Sher Home Staff 1961 also brought the opening and dedication of Daniel Sambol replaced David Orkow as George Kitter Becomes the Cherniack-Chapman pavilion. The pavilion included "12 well-appointed rooms, a foyer-lounge, a Home director hi early 1973 and continued the pro- Director of Sher Home grams which Mr. Orkow had started. More medical garden and air-conditioning throughout." .personnel were hired and directors of nursing and •, In October, 1948, Dr. George Kitter became I recreation were introduced. ' the Home's first superintendent. Dr. Kitter, a naCapacity Increases tive of Philadelphia, immediately instituted new During this time, the Sher Home Synagogue beWith 24 New Beds programs and activities which included the showcame a focal point for the Home. A congregation ing of weekly movies, a practice which goes on The addition of the Cherniack-Chapman pavilion had existed at the Home since 1949; however, in retoday, the establishment of a canteen; and the ad- and the Milder wing increased the capacity of the cent years, participation had shown a noticeable indition of a record library for the residents. When Sher Home by 24 additional beds, an important ad- crease. Seats were added to the Shul, and in 1977, Dr. Kitter left in 1951, he had left his mark on the dition to facilities which were previously consid- the Shul was relocated and refurbished. history of the Home by providing programs for the ered overcrowded and inadequate. residents that stressed activity rather than stagnaSome smaller additions to the Home that were tion. corps c made in the late 1950's and 1960's were those of a After the departure of Dr. Kitter, David Orkow beauty and barber shop; the Corinne Livingston comes to the. was selected as the Sher Home's second superin- Lounge, which was made possible by a gift from cantors and : tendant. Mr. Orkow picked up where Dr. Kitter left the Milton Livingston family; and a physical thera_ the High Holidays, Visits by local rabbis, a ; tradition since 1955, are frequent and help to keep ' off by expanding resident activities. Open House. py unit which opened in 1965. residents involved with Judaism. was now held every year to show the Home to the The latter part of the 1960's marked the end of rest of the Jewish Community. At these Open the "era of expansion" at the Sher Home; however, When Mr. Sambol retired as Home Director hi Houses, it was not uncommon for crowds of between 200 and 300 to show up. Live entertainment alternative forms of growth were taking place wi- June, 1974, his assistant, Ben Laub became Direcwas featured and arts and crafts exhibits by the re- thin the grounds of the Sher Horr.e itself. Therapy tor. Mr. Laub initiated many new and progressive sidents were shown. An Open House in 1952 fea- activities for the residents had been steadily im- concepts into Sher Home programming. The Resi- .-,' tured not only arts and crafts, but also an exhibit of proving and increasing over the last decade. Occu- dents Council, a city-wide Joint Residents Council paintings and photography by several prize-win- pational therapy programs started fay Bikur Cho- and a Day Service Program allowing non-residents lim hi 1963 were successful and were continued and of the Home to participate in Home activities, have ning Sher Home artists. expanded, as were other therapy programs, such all proved active and successful. Mr. Laub is curShore Home Improves as an arts and crafts program started at the Home rently working with city and county organizations the mid-1960's. This particular program led to a on Aging, on projects which could create more alv Facilities with Donations .. inseries of exhibits at the JCC of the work which Sher ternative activities for Home residents. The Day Service Program is one such project. Home residents created through this program. .In the mid-1950's, the Sher Home was the beneficiary of many donations which later led to imThe advent of the 1970's marked a turning point provements for the Home itself. Among the many for the Sher Home which led to some innovative The Future? improvements which the Home was presented and exciting changes for Home residents. What of the future of the Sher Home? Demo- • were a station wagon to transport Home residents, an oxygen tent, air conditioners, and an elevator. By 1970, the Sher Hdme held 65 residents and graphic surveys indicate that the overall populaToe elevator was presented to the Home in 1954 by had a full-tune medical staff of 20 nurses. Each re- tion of America is growing older. The Omaha Jewthe Omaha chapter of the Bikur Cholim society, a sident had his own doctor, and medical facilities ish Community is no exception,, and there is understanding among community leaders that new service organization dedicated to helping the sick. facilities may have to be built as the population of During this time period, Sher Home board ; members began to think of expansion. In April, 1956, an Omaha Jewish Federation committee looked into the problem of inadequate facilities at were still active and vital participants in the affairs T h e History y of the Sher Home has shown us that the Sher Home. Their report suggested that an of the Home. Home the Home and ttheO Omaha Jewish Community have eight-room wing be built onto the Home to provide been able to meet challenges before, and Home Initiates Program now these challengessimilar medical and nursing facilities. are being faced again.'The reIn October 1956, ground was broken for a $60,000 cent increase in community involvement in the afInvolving LOVE Group wing addition to the Home. The wing was slated to fairs of the Sher Home indicates that a brighter fucontain eight rooms which would serve as resiIn September 1971, the Sher Home launched a ture ijjes ahead, and 1978' may be the year the dents' quarters, thus providing more room in the ./totally new concept in the area of care for the elder- community can say that the Dr. Sher Home did not \ riedlcalwin^ of the building for its intended use as 1y: The concept was an organization called League turn 30 years old, but rather 30 years young. ?•
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"One ofthe Most Beautiful Days of My Life "It was a Sum ay afternoon, our first orientation meeting and then i was standing room only." "It was truly ine of the most beautiful days of my life." This is how Mj-s.Ervin R. Simon (Miriam) recalled the beginning of LOVE — League Offering Volunteers for the Elderly. This group is dedicated to the bringing of pleasure and activity into the lives of the residents of the Dr. Sher Home for the Aged. The LOVE program started operations at the Home Oct. 18,1971 under the chairmanship of Mrs. S i m o n .
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teers and residents in planning activities. The volunteers also introduced an annual Open House for the Home, and ah annual Banquet to honor residents and the dedicated members of the organization. Among those holding the chairmanship of the organization, in addition to Mrs. Simon, are Sally Appel, Lee Jane Parsow, and Esther Fox. Phyllis Friedel, Sophie Kimmel and Lee Jane Parsow also have served as daily chairmen. Mrs. Simon pointed out that the original charge • of LOVE still holds true: "Much can be done to end the loneliness oi the elderly residents.. .all it takes is people who care enough to give of their time.''
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Match 24,1978
" I forsee a Home that is more than a refuge, more than a place to secure treatment and care—it is a place of promise. . ." I foresee a facility that adds to a storehouse of knowledge. I foresee a Home that is more than a refuge, more than a place to secure modern treatment and care — it is a place of promise. Fifteen years ago, at the.White House Conference on Aging, Dr. Abraham Heschel, Professor of Mysticism at the Jewish Theological Seminary, in a striking paper declared, "There is no reverence for God without reverence for Father and Mother ..,.. "what we owe the aging is reverence, but all they ask is consideration, attention, not be discarded and forgotten. What they deserve is preference, yet we may not even grant them equality
ByBenLaub Director, Dr. Sber Home
The care of the elderly is regarded as an act of charity rather than as the highest privilege. I refer to the Fifth Commandment, which is among those engraved on the first tablet of the Ten Commandments. It reads, "Honor, thy Father and Mother that thy days may be long on the land which the Lord giveth thee." It is the only commandment for which any reward is offered.
I shall continue to portray our enthusiasm and our measurable success in developing a changing role in this community for the Dr. Sher Home.
Render Old Age A Time of Promise
The continued development of the Jewish Home is the result of efforts on the part of hundreds of people working together for more than three decades. The Dr. Sher Home is a monument to past investments of energy, present expressions of social responsibility, and a future commitment to honor our community's elderly. It is the fruit and expression of a natural tendency in human beings — the tendency to join together to attain objectives which are beyond the capacity and means of individuals.
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But to honor the elderly is not to guarantee a SammooB, Counseling RutbBIancban), successful old age. Our society doesn't know what a • Dee •ndSodalServlco Director of Food Service successful old age really is. We regard old age as One series of failures after another: the failure of eyesight, the failure of income production; the fail- achieved because it engages hi organized inquiry into better ways of care and service, an inquiry ure of vigor, and so on. that is our obligation. . The real task before us is to render old age-a time of promise, a time when there is a role, a tutfe . Share Knowledge • when people can feel important. We cannot delude ourselves with what we think is concern. With Health Groups
The Dr. Sher Home recognizes its 30th anniverThe last 20 years have seen advances in medisary in a story that reads like the Passover Hagga- cine, psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, dah — an orderly sequence of growth in knowledge and rehabilitation that are so substantial as to defy and experience for this community. comprehension. We have committed ourselves to the precept that whatever care is furnished, it acOur successes cannot be measured hi buildings cords with the state of the art. That means that we and money. It cannot be fully and adequately mea- do not short change our elderly when it comes to disured in terms of efficient and effective delivery of agnosis, treatment, or service. * nursing, dietary, recreation, casework, or administrative services. It must be sensed in the easing of To honor our Jewish aging is to rededicate this suffering, the banishment of loneliness, and in pro- Home and a future Home to the proposition that viding meaningful life. That measure of success honor means care in the best of the Jewish tradition will bring the rewards of a better lifestyle for our — care infused not only with a sense of compassion residents and the rewards of deep satisfaction to us and justice, but also infused with the knowledge who serve the Home. that is and the knowledge that will be.
And to the extent that we learn, we have an obligation to share what we learn with others in the larger community—as we currently do with the University of Nebraska, the Nebraska Optometric Association, and other health facilities locally and throughout the nation. I can assure you that the Jewish Home is not afraid of knowledge. We have no experience with burning books. We do not see knowledge as an antagonist — we pursue it, and employ it, and it exists in part and parcel of what is beginning at the Dr. Sher Home and what we will do in the future. This success is due to the dedication of the Board of Directors of the Dr. Sher Home. This Board of people give most generously of their time and their talents. Each one brings to the Home unique skills and as a result we have a group with expertise to formulate intelligent, human service policies to guide the development of our facility. Their commitment is well demonstrated by their devotion to the Home.
This Home, in the course of caring and serving, does also teach and learn,— as it constantly underHomes Become takes training for its staff and for others. Given an, Vital Centers adequate setting, it can discover new and better In recent years, nursing homes and homes for techniques of caring and serving, progress the aged have been changing into vital centers of community health for the elderly. As homes for the If we think our roles have become infinitely aging become more sophisticated, faculties and more complex over the past 5 years — as indeed - services become necessary instruments for mainthey have — what can we expect for the next 10 taining the good health of the elderly. years?The resulting public conception of what a home Of one thing we can be certain. There are profor the aging is, what it does, and what it should do found changes ahead for a center for the aging as is nothing short of exciting. The Home is uniquely the life span lengthens and the numbers of elderly equipped to become the center for the aging from multiply dramatically, as medical technology which services can radiate. Its horizons are thus forges into undreamed-of directions, as new styles broadened beyond the four walls of the institution of living gain acceptance, and as the bureaucracy to provide a continuum of services from the first inhibits or facilitates our operations and services; day of entry into the program. Members of the Nursing Staff are, from left: Liz I foresee a community facility, a part of a net- Nilges, Mantilla Dorsey, Ruth Heydman (LPN), I believe "the best is yet to be" but we must be . work of services. Darlene Long, Mattle Moody (LPN), Veronica willing to take a leadership role in being the conI foresee a range of non-resident services emi- Johnson (RN), Carolyn Tbomas and Tommle science of the community in meeting the needs of sating from teeKosie'seesterlorthea^ng. , theeWerly. . ..' /;-"U-:v-'v'-'" • y.\:--'J--.S::> D S 7 i 5 .
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/War/ Wine Recalls Ground-breaking; 30 Years of Service to Sher Home Mary Wine, president of Blkur Cholim, is celebrating her 30th anniversary of service to the Home just as the Home is celebrating its 30th. "I remember the ground-breaking ceremony when the ladies of Bikur Cholim served hot coffee to the gathering," she recalled. From the very first day, Bikur Cholim made continuing contributions to the Home, some large, some small, but all significant. Bikur Cholim is an active organization, even though the membership does not meet on a regular basis. Other officers include: Sarah Epstein, vice president; Sylvia Ross, treasurer; Bert Lewis, recording secretary; Marion Wine, corresponding secretary, and Jeanette Ban, fund raising. The president's loyal helper in the organization's occupational therapy program has been Ida Potash for the past seven years. This particular program goes back several additional years and includes knitting, sewing, crocheting, weaving, and quilting. The finished products are sold and the res-
idents "are quite proud" that their handiwork results in income. Until recent years, Bikur Cholim paid for all non-prescription drugs and paper supplies for the Infirmary. Also, when necessary, payment was made for many private medication orders. Gifts to the Home from Bikur Cholim have included: some of the first oxygen for the Infirmary, the elevator, the beauty shop and barber chair, the first window air conditioners for the dining room and auditorium, the commercial food freezers, refrigerators and steam tables, Passover dishes, picnic tables and the kitchen in the basement. Although Blkur Cholim's long history of service to the Home has involved a variety of activities — the decorating of the Sukkoh—lor example, the organization in recent years is best recognized by its occupational therapy program. An innovative part of this program now includes volunteer help from Creighton Preparatory High School, students from which visit the Home regu-
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Iarly and assist the residents hi connection with class studies in social awareness. The hew programs fit in easily with the 30 years of Bikur Cholim at the Home. The work of Bikur Cholim volunteers is as old as the Home itself, and if past efforts is indicative of the future — the residents will be in good hands hi the years to come.
Congratulations on 30 years of service to the Jewish elderly. May your success continue for many years.
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Old Age. . . 1978 Don't throw me away When I'll turn old and gray. I may get a little weak Not even being sick V Please don't cast me astray. We have prayed and wished for ages And it's written hi our Yom Kippur pages. Now we are the most blessed people t o be secured with the Dr. Sher Home. It's been for those that are lonesome and left alone. A place to make friends and meet old relations. Social hours, entertainment and recreation. For mothers and dads are provided with good food ' nice rooms, with clean beds. Warm when the weather Is cold Andashul / every day for a minyan to hold. by SAM FREED, member of the Senior Citizens Club and the Old Timers.'
With Gratitude tothe Dr. Sher Home for the Aged For 30 Years of Love, Dedication and Service to Our Beloved Elder Citizen*
We thank you Liberty Faler for your "slng-a-longs." The nostalgic tunes which you sing and play on the piano is a favorite program for all. Thank you, Mel Llnsman, for showing us the weekly movies which bring much pleasure to all our residents. Thanks to you, Sam Zweiback, for your excellent chauffeuring service. We want to express our appreciation for your wonderful help, Thank you to all rabbis and cantors for your interesting and Informative talks. We always enjoy these happy hours together. Thank you volunteers. Our heartfelt gratitude to aU you wonderful people. You have endeared yourselves to all of us. The residents
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"I lived in two nursing homes before coming to the Doctor Sher Home. I am happy to say that this is by far the best. The people are friendly and kind to each other. The nurses are always very helpful. The home is clean — the cleanest I have ever seen. The meals are wellbalanced and well planned and diabetics are watched carefully and served accordingly. This is the Home for me." Edith Schneider
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Dr. Philip Sher . 1875-1963 "Let us not give as people who find the world so miserable and so pitiful that we want to relieve its misery, but let us live as people who find the world beautiful and glorious and, in overflowing gratitude for what it has done for us, want to pay our obligations to society. "Thus, we will pass on that which has been given to us so that it may continue to shed sunshine and blessing upon others. In so far as we can pay this obligation to society and to mankind, thus far has our life been worthwhile..." •'»., . Dr.PbillpSher From a message on social service
"I am a newcomer to the Doctor Sher Home. I am very Jewish and felt that my place is with Jews only at this time of my life. I find this place very clean and many residents very pleasant and helpful. The nursing service: PERFECT. The dietition knows her job and is very cooperative. Of course, I am only here about five weeks and have a lot to learn. I don't mix much so I can observe and understand more before I would criticize anything that may seem wrong. I am also impressed with the kind and careful attention given to blind and very lame old agers. Jennie Turkel Congratulations . to the Dr. Sher Home from Sam and Jeanette Ban
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A Note From Lena Since 1960 when my brother Bennie came to the Dr. Sher Home, I have visited at least once or twice a month. At first It was most depressing and I came away feeling sick at heart. Now everything at the Home has been changed for the best. All the way up from the kitchen help to the' efficient manager, Ben Laub and his able assistants, everyone is kept busy and the entire building is kept spic and span. Since seven years ago, I have come on a weekly basis. "• Lena Grossman volunteer
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Jewish Federation Extends Greetings Because concerned Jews of our community lived up to their responsibilities, a beautiful Home for our Jewish Aged was constructed a little more than 30 years ago. And because of this fine Home, the quality of life was improved for our Jewish elderly. The lifeline of hope was kept open for those reaching their golden years. Today our Jewish community leaders, alert to the changing needs of the elderly, learning from the past with a vision to the future, are once again engaged in planning ways to serve our Jewish elderly better. It is with pride and honor that the Jewish Federation of Omaha congratulates the residents, the Staff, the board and the volunteers of the Sher Home as together they have chosen life — life with dignity and beauty, life with meaning and direction. TOGETHER they strengthen our community! Mary Fellman, President Jewish Federation of Omaha
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Kate "Feels better "Little did I know when my husband built the Cherniack-Chapman wing (the Pavilion) that I would one day be a resident here. It is my home now, and I am very content here. The staff has been very good to me, and I really give them credit for their interest in me, and helping me to feel better now than I did when I arrived." : " ' Kate Cooper
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Home Faces Critical Period of Development I have enjoyed serving as the Chairman of the Dr. Sher Home for the Aged Board of Directors, mindful of the accomplishments of my predecessors, encouraged by the dependable support of an involved Board of Directors, active voluntary groups' and a dedicated, professional staff. At this time the Dr. Sher Home is facing a very critical period of development. Within a short time major decisions will have, to be made for the replacement of our facility. Planning must continue to replace the non-conforming areas of our current facility and financial mechanisms must be developed to assure the continued operation of this essential service in the years to come. Under my chairmanship and during the past two years we have been experiencing the process of revitalizing and increasing services in the Dr. Sher Home. If our founders were to view this task today they would be astounded at the complex problems of running this beloved monument to the community's concern for its elderly. The administration of the Home, the Board of the Home, and the staff must not only plan for the direction of the services for this group of aging Jews, but these plans must
meet the approval of many regulatory agencies, a large business. conform to strict governmental standards, remain Beyond the. improvement of physical facilities, financially feasible, and meet budgetary require- the Dr. Sher Home has devoted, caring and compements. It is a herculean task equivalent to running tant people working and serving the daily needs of our growing elderly community. From staff, a host of volunteers, and Board members, we have benefitted from a wide variety of talents, skills and expertise. All combine to make the Dr. Sher Home for the Aged a dynamic, progressive, and forward looking center for the aged. As I conclude my term of office I am especially grateful for the intangible but crucial spirit of excellence which has been the tradition and is the heritage of the Dr. Sher Home. People caring for people . . . with tenderness and compassion .. . maintaining the self-respect and dignity of those who have entered our doors. With the continuing support and understanding of this community I know the Jewish Home for the Aged can achieve its goals. Isadora Tretiak speaking before LOVE members and residents of the Home at the recent annual banquet in the JCC.
Isadore Tretiak, chairman Dr. Phillip Sber Jewish Home for the Aged Board of Directors 1976-1977
Happy Birthday The Jewish Press Salutes The Dr. Sher Home A Blessing for Janet Janet Fischer is recreation therapist, and Eva Schwartz, Resident Council secretary, has suggested the accompanying Irish blessing to honor . h e r . .
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Volunteer work with L.O.V.E. at the Doctor Sher Home is the most rewarding work I've ever experienced, t o walk into the Home and have a resident greet you-with a smile — to be so glad to see you — to ibe able to talk with you — it's fantastic. Until seven years ago, I'm ashamed to say, I'd never been inside the Dr. Sher Home — I had no one in my immediate Lee Jane Parsow family there, and I was sure it would be most depressing. And truthfully the Home was a very depressing place seven years ago. However, all of that has changed. It is now bustling with activity. The atmosphere is pleasant and most everyone is happy — It's been a real Joy to have been a part of that change and I only hope that soon plans will be under way for a new facility with which L.O.V.E. and the L.O.V.E. volunteers will help. I love each and every one of the residents and wish them all good health. Lee Jane Parsow, volunteer
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Tamara "Enjoys" "I have been a resident of the Doctor Sher Home for eight years and I enjoy living here. Everybody is nice to me and they all call me mammala. I have a beautiful room. It is very nice and clean. My children come to visit me and this makes me very happy." -
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"I love to remember the way my family observed the Sabbath and Holy Days at home. The lighted candles, the Kiddush, the broches, the benchen and the smiling faces were an important part of my life. Today I enjoyv observing our Sabbath and holidays here at our Sher Home. The services in our beautiful synagogue are very meaning and give me spiritual nourishment. The friendliness' arid warm hearted mari-r
ner of our dedicated staff and residents give me a family feeling. Here I have the comforts and companionship of a real home. We all share and care and have deep sympathy for each other. This is what makes our Home what it is." Eva Schwartz (right) the author of this message is shown here talking writh Julia Fox '•.about- the special Dr, Sher; Home anniversary*;, ....;' .' .^.-.
Passover Notice To families of residents of the Dr. Sher Home and elderly people within the community who would like to participate in the Seders at the Dr. Sher Home: Services will be conducted at 6:15 on April 21 and 22. For reservations please call Diane Sammons at the Dr. Sher Home — 451-7220.
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Jewish Courage - (Continued from Page 4) Rabbi Gittelsohn urged everyone in the audience to visit Yad Vashem, the memorial in Israel to six million Jews. "You will see that we are sensitive to the pain inflicted upon others, he said, describing the broad approach to the memorial lined with beautiful trees and dedicated to righteous people. "Each tree is dedicated to the memory of, or in honor of a non-Jew — hi most cases a Christian, who helped Jews escape the Holocaust. "Thank God and humanity for this. "I loin you in mourning every Greek, every Christian, every Italian, German, American, Black, Chicano, Indian, every human being who has suffered... my heart breaks for them. <"But I don't see toe rest otthe world that much in history caring about Jews. "In the light of most of history, Jews are expendable "Please don't ask me to forget the ultimate tragedy to my people.. .you have a right to ask me not to limit my heartbreak... "We now see a resurgence of neo-Nazlsm here and abroad . . . God forbid, history can repeat itself... it scares tbe daylights out of m e . . . 1 do not apologize... we should nave a Jewish-Christian response not to let it happen again." Apologizing for bis unprecedented action in addressing the Institute directly after the main speaker, Rabbi Brooks immediately rose to comment Describing himself as a fourth generation American who knew nothing about European type anti-Semitism, Rabbi Brooks said: "I love this land. It's my home. I grew up in the times, and I have been to Israel on several occasions. "On my third visit to Yad Vashem, I simply couldn't go hi again although I had had no personal involvement with the Holocaust." Rabbi Brooks told the group that "what we do here may help to save human beings. He told of a concept in Jewish life where there is an idea of all being related in a family way. "Suffering doesn't make sense — you have to suffer. for something. . "It's incomprehensible... they had to die for a purpose. . .we haveto reach out for each other..." Rabbi Brooks said that each Jew sow has to live two lives, his own life and a second one for the Jew who died in his place. . "I'm just as guilty as the one who died. I'm Jewish... that's liijrC-ftoe.. ." ':-•
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Fiddler Opens to Full House By Lacy Franks "Fiddler on the Roof" opened Saturday on tbe JCC Cater Stage to a nearly (uli bouse. This was a rare occurrence, probably due to the choice of play — everyone's favorite folk musical. The Russian village of Anatevka, with ail its marvelous characters came alive for Omaha theater-goers. "Fiddler's" cast is headed by Gregg Loso as tbe inimitable Tevye, the dairyman. Low's characterization was polished but lacked impact. You could believe him when be held his famous conversations with God, but when be railed at his wife and daughters be was about as powerful as a pussycat. As the loudly suffering wife Golde, Norma Lovett is super when she's singing and otherwise awful. She was Mother Machree with s phosey Yid-
dish accent no one could believe. Ironically, all the other, principals In the cast resembled imports from Anatevka. Janice Schreiber's Yente the Matchmaker was consistently and tragically funny. Peggy Horrocks, Judy Plzlnger, and Suzanne Kennedy were Tevye's three eldest daughters. Their rendition of the song "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" stole tbe show. David Charles Peek as Lazer Wolf the butcher, and Mark Morello as Nachum the beggar were shining examples of good characterization. Other memorables included Mike Shelton as Motel the tailor, and Susan Correa as Fruma-Sarah. Director Fred Vesper cast the show with an emphasis on good singing so the chorus numbers are total quality. However, only tbe bottle dance at the wedding seemed to display, any dancing talent.
and tbe cast as a whole was the stiffest troupe in town. Hopefully, this was opening night Jitters. The set for "Fiddler on the Roof" utilizes all of the enormous Center Stage to great advantage. It still looks crowded when the whole cast is on It, but otherwise the set is so authentic looking you can't really complain. "Fiddler" Is such as well known play It's bard to do anything new to it. No one wants to break a 'tradition.' The JCC production is done in the classic style which allows the audience to hum songs and mouth lyrics along with the cast. When nobody laughs at a funny line It's because we've been bearing them all our lives. But that doesn't mean they're not wonderful, right? O( course right!
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HAVDALAH SOCIAL Saturday evening the Kitah Zayln Havdalah class will hold a social get-together at the home or Mr. and Mrs. Dlic Welner. Sunday: Morning Services 9 a.m.
BreakJast.and Rabbi's discussion group 9:30 a.m. Weekdays;' ' "' .'" : ' Morning services 7 a.m. ' Evenlngserylces6;30p.m. CANTOR'S CLASSES Mondays: Beginners' Hebrew Reading classes, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.. Advanced Hebrew Reading class, 7:15 p.m. Torah Reading class on Saturday after Kiddusb. ' BARBHTZVAH Jeffrey Allen Schwartz, sonr of Mr. and Mrs- Irwin Schwartz, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, April 1, 8:45 a.m. SEDER TAPES The Passover Seder on cassette tape has been prepared by Rabbi Isaac Nadoff and Cantor Leo Fettman and is available through the synagogue office. CONGREGATIONAL SEDER Mrs: Paul Crounse, chairperson ol the Congregational' Seder, has announced preparations for the Seder which will be held at Beth Israel Synagogue on Friday evening, April21,7p.m. " Reservations for the Con-, gregatlonal Seder will be limited to 350 persons, on a first come basis. ' ; Call the synagogue office,, 5564228, for reservations and additional Information. ;
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Beth Israel SERVICES: Friday: Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30 p.m. Family Service 8: i s p.m. Rabbi Isaac Nadoff, Cantor Leo Fettman and the Beth Israel Choir wiy conduct the service. Morning service 8:45 a.m. TalmudClaasBp.in. Mlncba6:30p.ra. . Shalosh S'eudos 7 p.m. Ma-ariv and Havdalab 7:30 ' p.n».
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SERVICES: SERVICES: Friday: 8:15 p.m. Friday: 7:30 p.m. SERVICES: Rabbi Kenneth Bromberg, Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks and Cantor Chaim Najman will Rabbi Barry L. Weinstein will Saturday: 9 a.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. conduct the service. officiate. Services conducted by Mr. The early family worship Saturday: Sam Sacks. service,will follow the 6 p.m. 9:30 a.m. — Preliminary fifth grade "grade level dinservice B'nai Jacob 10 a.m.—Shaharit service I tier." The service will Include 5:45 p.m. - Shaleshudes fol- ! a story sermonette. Adas Yeshuron lowing Mincha. B'NAI MITZVAH SERVICES: Mark Robinson, son of Mr. Saturday: 8:45 a.m. Sunday: ' and Mrs. Burton Robinson, Sunday: 8 a.m. Morning Service 9 a.m. will become a Bar Mitzvah on Friday evening and Saturday Weekdays: morning, March 24 and 25. Dr. Sher Home • 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Andrea Elaine Redler, SERVICES: daughter of Mr. and Mrs. SteMEN'S CLUB LUNCH The -series of Men's Club ven Bruce Redler, will be- Saturday: luncheons with the Rabbi will come a Bat Mitzvah on Friday 9 a.m. Men of the commucontinue on Thursday, March evening apd Saturday morn- nity are Invited to the Home to makeamlnyan. Ing, March 31 and April i. 23 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
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JACOBSADOPSKV Funeral services were held Friday: 7:30 p.m. | On March lftalFlshej £ a m . Congregational Purim Ce- Cemetery for Jacob (Cowboy) lebration • Sisterhood Dinner precedSadofsky was the owner of ing the service 6 p.m. Cowboy's Liquor Store in Rabbi Henry Karp will con- Omaha. duct the service. Survivors: wife, Dorothy, A special Purim Song Ses- sons, Michael and Barry; sion will follow the services. r • daughter, Sheila; three grandchildren. . •
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R«v. Arthur G«ndler wishes to thank his relatives and friends for their calls, visits, cards and prayer book donations given for his quick recovery during his recent hospital stay. He wishes' everyone good health and a happy Purim and Passover. Mr*. Esther Cooper wants to thank her friends and relatives for the cards, contributions and gifts which she received during her recent hospitallzqtion.
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IZADORESOKOLOF Services were held March IS at Beth E l Cemetery for Izadore Sokolof, a former Omanan." Sokolof was the retired manager of National Screen Co. Survivors: wife, "Sophie; daughters, Mrs. Joan Folpe, Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Fayann Welse, Houston, Tex.; brothers, Joseph Sokolof. Carl Sokolof, DosMolnes, la., Bill Sokolof, Denver, Colo.; four granddaughters.
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Beth El Synagogue's rabbi, Kenneth Bromberg, and rabbi-emeritus, Myer S. Kripke, and their wives, will be among 600 Conservative colleagues attending the 1978 Convention of the Rabbinical Assembly, March 26-30, at the Concord Hotel In New York. , The Convention, which will take special recognition of the 30th anniversary of the birth of the State of Israel and the Oifutt reorganization 30 years ago of Air Base the Committee on Jewish Laws and Standards, will be 'SERVICES: Services are conducted In opened with an address by the Capehart Chapel on the Rabbi Stanley Rablnowitz, of second and fourth Friday of Adas Israel Congregation ol each month, 8 p.m. An Oneg Washington, D.C., President of the Rabbinical Assembly. Shabbat follows the service. Abby Van Buren, of "Dear Services are conducted by Abby" fame, will speak on Rabbi Sydney L. Hoffman. "Changed Life Styles:, The Voice of Experience" and on the following day, eight groups, of panelists will hold seminars on "The Single Congregant," "Pre-Marital and , Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Faler of Extra-Marital Sex," "Mixed Overland Park, Kan. an- Marriage," "Women's Role In nounce the birth March 6 of a the Family and Society," "Bedaughter, Heather Meade. yond Middle Age," "Youth and Spirituality," "PornograGrandparents are Mr. and phy and Obscenity," and "HoMrs. Bill Joseph and Dr. and ' mosexuallty." Mrs. A. D. Faler. Greatgrandmother is Mrs. Harry Cooper. .
CLASS RECESSES BARMITZVAH Hebrew Classes resume the Thomas Kahn, son of Mr. and Mrs, Stewart Kahn, will week beginning March 27. Saturday and Sunday School become a Bar Mitzvah on Friday evening and Saturday will resume April 1 and 2. morning, March 31 and April 1.
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