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Concert Brings Boy To Bounce and Tilt A Review ByYolandaLerner All eyes focused on seven year old David Skid as he bounced up and down, his blue yarmulka tilting from side to side. He was among the 350 people who attended the third annual Jewish Day School benefit concert last Sunday at the JCC auditorium. David as well as the scores of other children attending were visibly moved by Debbie Friedman — the performer for the concert. Ms. Friedman utilized a unique approach combining entertaining and teaching. A pretty dark-haired young woman strumming a guitar proved to be a memorable scene. Her eyes crinkled In laughter as she, the composer, singer and teacher, sat on the tall wooden stool, guitar resting on her lap, explained the meaning of her songsrtranslating from Hebrew to English. Elementary Day School children hopped onto the stage, mid-program to show Ms. Friedman just how talented they were. And indeed their sparkling faces and enthusiastic voices brightened the scene. They gained approval as they merrily sang the songs they mastered in day school.

and budgeting at the Jewish Federation by calling 334-8200. The source of funds from which the committee allocates funds Is forty percent of the earnings of the Esther K. Newman Memorial Fund which were endowed with the proceeds from the sale of the Esther K. Newman Camp. Other members of the committee who have been appointed by the president of the org a n i z a t i o n which t h e y represent are as follows: Federation, Silvia Hoffman and Jerry Kohll; Planning and Budget Comm., Harvey Cooper; Dept. of Jewish Ed., Dr. Martin Wolf; J.C.C., Dr. Norman Sheldon; Temple Israel, Harold Bernstein. Also, Beth Israel, Nathan Schwalb; Beth El, Judith Tully; Jewish Day School, Dr. Tom Jaegerf Hillel, William Robinson; BBYO, Sheryl Tatleman; Jewish Youth Council, Beth Seldin and staff, Allan Greene.

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Scores of children hop onto the stage to Join Debbie Freldman In a musical funfest. (Photo by Koller)

After the performance, the delighted with the evening and gave Ms. Friedman a standing little boy with the blue yarovation encouraging her re- mulka munched on cookies turn for more singing. and sipped on a soda with a She responded by thanking the audience for their reception and participation. "Judaism has a value to life that no other religion has. I beThe guest artist, translating lieve In being supportive in from Russia into English, any way that I can to further "Ami Ma-amcn" (Laugh At the Jewish educational proThe Shavuot holiday celeAll My Dreams), pleased the cess," she explained. brates the giving of the Torah audience with this and many A short slide presentation on at Mt. Sinai some 3500 years other songs. the activities of the Omaha ago. It has become traditional Ending the program with, Day School was shown and in congregations throughout "Not By Might Not By principal of the school, Harris the world to hold special Power," (Am YlsraelChal), a Goldstein and president of the Torah study sessions on the song from among three record Jewish Day School, Tom Jaeg- first night of Shavuot, somealbums she recorded, the er thanked the audience for times lasting throughout the Mothers Day crowd, seemed their support. night, as a reafflrmation of our acceptance of Torah. "It is a beautiful practice that should be revived in our community," said Rabbi Isaac Nadof f of Beth Israel Synagogue. "We will be conducting a TORATHON on the first night of Shavuot, May 20, following the holiday services. It will begin at 9:30 p.m. and continue until about the midnight hour. Rabbi Sydney Hoffman, Cantor Leo Fettman and I will lead In Torah-related discussions," he added. All congregants have been asked to write a LETTER TO GOD and send It to the Synagogue. These letters need not be signed if the writers so choose. Many questions, probconcerns, will be disA solar power systemforanelectric dty car has been developed lems, by the writers In these by a team o» Tel Aviv Unhrenity •dentist* beaded by Pro*. Arle cussed LETTERS TO GOD, the rabbi F t * T t l l l t < 4 T V I l g l r > m » said.

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Beth Israel Hosts Shawuot Totathon The three leaders of the program will use these letters as the text for discussing the religious and theological implications of the contents of these letters. These will include God's role In human affairs, God's "responsibility" for the existence of suffering and tragedy in the world, God and the Holocaust, free will in Judaism, etc. Adults and teen-agers may send letters and participate in the Shavuot night Torathon. A refreshment table will serve the needs of those present throughout the evening.

Election Bulletin Richard Fellman has won the Democratic nomination for the Second Congressional District with more than 29,000 votes. Jay McCarthy came In second with 8,497 votes. In the Republican primary, Hal Daub beat Mike Albert 32,989 to 17,607.

ent In each book! By MarcelynJUl Marti. Books are extra special. Teen Correspondent Treat them well. Turn the Lincoln, NE Last summer I participated pages carefully so others can in the Jewish Community Cen- enjoy them. After you read each book, ter Summer Reading prothen you will be asked to fill gram. Since summer is arriving out a short summary. It is soon, I am sure many of you much easier than the ten page will be making plans. I think it book reports I must do in would be worthwhile if you school. If you read a certain number of books then the JCC participated in the program. rreadTinder "trees7In"frees7" -will-have a~party~for7Sirfon boats, and beside pools. My met many new friends behind favorite place to read is in bookstacks and at the party. I bed, because I can stall about also received an autographed going to bed at night. I just tell book. The JCC reading program is mom I must finish the chapa great experience. ter. (It worksevery time). Oh yes, tell your parents I have one problem that I must take care of. I have there are adult books for books on my bed, on the chair, them, too. If you are lucky, on the couch, and every- maybe they will become so lnwhere! I must start keeping tersted in their book they will forget to tell you when it's bedthem in my bookcase. The librarians at the JCC time! are pleasant and helpful. They give good suggestions on books, and even help you find them. There are also amusing records to check out and listen to. Newspapers and magNEW YORK (JTA) - Jewazines are also fun to read. ish sources here have confirmSome libraries fill their sec- ed that four members of a tions only with books to in- prominent Iranian Jewish struct on religion, but the JCC family have gone on trial behas books to readjust for funr~ fore an Islamic Revolutionary I like both types of books, so I Court in Teheran this week. am glad they have variety. The four were Identified as The books I did read on reli- Izaak, Abraham, David and gion were written In an imagi- Baruch Boruchim. native style, rather than InIran's official Pars news structional. I would rather agency "reported that the four read what life is like for Israe- men were charged with emli children, than a lot about the bezzlement of public funds In geography of Israel. building a chain of hotels and Some books examine prob- "creating an espionage center lems and difficulties children for American and Israeli have while celebrating Jewish agents and their servants." holidays, and just being Jew- The news agency said hotel ish. Those books are much employes had claimed the Bomore meaningful to me than ruchims hosted "continual the ones that just tell about the meetings of Iranian Jews in the hotels and organized meetholidays. I also like the crafts and ings of Zionists." cook books. Those types of The charges carry the death books can keep you busy all penalty, according to Pars. In summer long. May 1979, a prominent Jewish My brother, Curtis, checked businessman, Hablb Elghanlout every Noah's Ark book an, was executed on a variety there was. He couldn't under- of charges, including having ttand why Noah looked differ- Zionist affiliations.

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World News Briefs The new coating, trademarked as Miroblack, is less LONDON, iJTA) - Presi costly to apply to absorber dent Anwar Sadat o( F.gypt plates than competitive elechas given permission for troplated selective surfaces Egypt's most precious Jewish currently available commermanuscript, the Hen Asher cially in the United States, Codex, to leave Kgypt tempo Husney said ranly to be restored. RecordThe Miroblack surface was ing to MP Greville Janner. developed by the Weizrnann president of the Hoard of DeInstitute in Rehovot. Israel, puties of British Jews, wh< and the Hesearch and Develhas just returned from Cairo opment Department of AmeriThe Codex, a Bible written can Heliothermal's B'nei in the yth Century of the cur Brak. Israel, subsidiary. Mirent era. is one of more than '!> romit Ltd valuable books stored in Cai ro's Karaite Synagogue Timid Jews It is badly in need of repai NKW YORK - A major and until now the Kgyplian ai Black leader, speaking before thonties have insisted on i! the National Council of Jewish staying where it is Women I.NC.JWI, said that However. Sadat reverse some Jews are too "timid" this ruling when he receive when it comes to criticizing Janner at his home in the vi Black supporters of the Paleslage of Ml! Abue al Kiim Th tine Liberation Organization only other person present dm il'I.di. jusl ljecau.se those ing the 21 ;• hour talk in Sadal supporters happen to be garden was .lanner's lio-yeai Blacks. old daughter Marion "I don'l believe," said Norman Hill, director of the A Solar Aid Philip Randolph Institute, DKNYKK. Colorado A new "the Jews should be timid development in metal fin- when it comes to voicing disishing improving the durabili- agreements about the PLO ty of solar collectors has been When any Black leader or group embarks on a political introduced by American Hell othermal i.'oporation 'OTC-, a course which might very well manufacturer and inlerna- undermine (he peace process in the Middle Kast while at the tional dislnbulor of solar en ergy systems and compo same time aiding the PLO the 'most fanatical enemy of nents, Klliott K Hustiey president and chief executive Israel and the Jewish community then Jews have a right. officer, announced today

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CAIRO (ZINS) - Syria has offered to allow Palestinian terrorists to conduct raids into Israel from the Golan Heights, according to Syrian officials quoted Al Aram. The offer has come directly from President Hafez al-Assad during talks with terrorist leaders, in the last few weeks Assad repeated his offer during recent meetings in Damascus with Yasir Arafat, George Habash and Nayef Hanatmeh The P L O . leaders rejected the offer. They explained that the presence of the United Nations forces and also the rough terrain made raids from Golan very difficult Palestinian analysts said — according to AJ Aram — that

JERUSALEM (ZINS) - As of December 1979 the total population of Israel numbered 3,830,000. Of this number 3,212,000 were Jews, and f.18,000 non-Jews. The figures were published by the government's Central Statistical Bureau. Further details contaned in the report are as follows: in the year 1979 the population increased by 93,000 (3.5%). Of this number some 72,000 were Jews. Immigration accounted for a growth of 37,000 compared with 26,000 the previous year, 1978. The Jewish population grew at a rate slightly higher than 2% compared with a gross growth rate of much more

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more violent and confrontational, is back in Its native habitat, and Is at its greatest strength In more than a decade, according to a comprehensive study made public by the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. The study, which updates the last ADL report on the Klan in March. 1978, points nut that with a total membership of 10,000, the KKK still speaks for only a small segment of the American population but "that segment is growing proportionately larger and more vocal " Helsinki Act "Even more significant and NKW YOKK (JTAi - A key- disturbing than Its numbers," US. State Department offical said Justin Finger, director of announced that the Adminis- ADL's civil rights division, "is tration will press for further the Klan's change in stance implementation of the securi- and tactics — from KKK leadty provisions of the Helsinki er David Duke's 1977-78 public Final Act when the signatories relations attempts to project meet in Madrid in November, an Image of respectability, to 1980. Its current blatantly overt Matthew Nimetz, U.S. State lawlessness." Department Counselor, in a luncheon address before the Leadership Conference of the Adopts Refugees National lnterreligious Task PARIS (JTA) - A group of Force on Soviet Jewry, said 10 Vietnamese youngsters that while the United States have been "adopted" by a retains its overriding interest French Jewish children's in the human rights and hu- home which expects to take in mainitarian affairs provisions mote Vietnamese refugees. of the Final Act, the US delThe first group, aged beegation to the review meeting tween 15 and 18, were brought in Madrid will seek to enhance to France by the Red Cross, the implementation of the seand the Laversine Jewish curity area, in order to Children's Home offered to achieve a "balanced basis" take in several dozen Vietnathai would enhance all provimese refugees sion of the document The home, which has been The Helsinki Final Act, active in raising Jewish refuwhich was signed by the lead- gee 'children since the first ers of the U.S., Canada and 33 dajsof World.WarI1, has_arranged special food, cultural the Soviet Union on Aug. 1, activities and even visits to 1975, recognized the interrela- local Buddhist temples. tionship of security in Europe Some of the teachers are and security in the rest of the themselves Vietnamese refuworld and the necessity of gen- gees hired for the special eral disarmament under ef- classes operated by the home. fective international controls According to one staff member, the Vietnamese children KKK Studied "gel along very well with the NEW YORK (JTA) - The Jewish stalf and the other Ku Klux Klan has become Jewish children." than 39& non-Jews. In the last decade 1970/1979 - Israel's population Increased by more than 900,000, of whom 706,000 were Jews and of that number 471,000 were the result of native births. The report says nothing about the number of those who left the country during the last decade In the last 10 years there arrived some 13,200 engineers; G.GOO doctors and dentists; C.400 technicians; 12,100 educators; 5,900 nurses, and 6,200 artists, authors, and composers.

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Educator Predicts Drop in School Enrollment By Ben Gallob 'Copyright I960, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Inc.)

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A leading Jewish education administrator, taking "a look into the eighties," has predieted that Sunday school attendance would continue to decline and that day school enrollment will reach a plateau or perhaps drop slightly "because of the inexorable rise in costs" and the virtual certainty of a contlnuing drop In the Jewish birthrate, The peek into the future was made by Dr. George Pollak, director of the department of community services, studies and statistical information for the American Association of Jewish Education (AAJE). His preview appeared In the winter, 1980 issue of "The Pedagogic Reporter." Holding that the declining Jewish population trend would not change significantly, he declared that the best that could be hoped for, relative to continuation of Jewish children as Jewish school enrollment candidates, was that "the present situation will not worsen" during the 1980s. Pollak reported that while the most recent Jewish school census noted "a promising Increase" In the primary age groups, all too often, "while nursery and kindergarten enrollments seem promising," with the start of the elementary grades, "a number of potential students disappear Into the non-Jewish private schools." He suggested that the Influx of Soviet Jewish newcomer children might alter a forecast of flat or slightly decreased day school enrollment "In the short run," but ultimately, the costs of day school education would "prove to be a serious deterrent." He warned that "Federations may not be able to sustain a higher subsidy level" and that this would effectively slow "the forward movement of the day schools" and "the day high schools " will be equally affected. Asserting that for educational and other reasons day high school "Is a necessary complement to primary education," Pollak indicated there are currently opposite pulls — "turmoil in the public education sector" and

the "even more burdensome costs In day high schodls" — and they might not be resolved In favor of the day high schools which, he said, "presently attract" only about half" of all elementary graduates.'' He listed a variety of reasons for his expectation that the growth In supplementary high schools would be uneven, Including the inadequacy of elementary feeder schools, Inability of such high schools to "magnetize students" and the "superficiality of programs designed to satisfy students on the level of the lowest common denominator." Pollak added that the enrollment in supplementary Jewish schools probably will not Increase dramatically but that "the content of education" will be more "formally oriented." He held that "the impact of peripheral activities parading as Jewish education have not been evaluated but It appears no great dent has been made on either ignorance or apar thy" adding that there Is bound to be a "strong reaction against wasting time In futiie, marginal programming." Pollak also applied his yardstick for the future to "the potential for employment of Jewish educators" In the coming decade. He argued that there is no evidence of a reversal of the present pattern of "a declining number of positions for full-time teachers under present conditions," a forecast he said might be true, but to a lesser degree, for Jewish school administrators. The AAJE expert predicted that the mood for Innovation and experimental programs in Jewish schools "may be tempered by a return to more traditional methods." He suggested schools will turn to teaching values and content, adding that it appeared that "formal knowledge will once more come Into its own," contingent on "the availability of staff to Implement It." He suggested a change In approach, geared to the possibility that "though there may be fewer students," those who "will be exposed to Jewish education will get a more stringent diet," with less stress on quantity and more on quality. He said "the day schools

have already opted for this alternate. Other sectors will, perforce, follow suit." He foresaw a trend toward merger of school physical plants "to conserve the resources that Jewish education will be able to muster." He also foresaw "a greater role for the central agencies for Jewish education and for community planners." Pollak also predicted that Israel would continue to be a focal point for American Jewish life and Jewish education, but that the Holocaust, "may perhaps not occupy as central a place in the curriculum as heretofore; the intensity of its presentation during the past few years will have run its course." He declared he expected an increase in the

use of such technical aids — in and out of school — as video and audio tapes; the Betamax type of programs; and closed circuit TV programs," which he asserted would be features "both in larger communities and, to an even greater extent, in smaller communities." Summing up, Pollak said that "the euphoric feeling for boundless expansion and unlimited horizon" of the GOs was "absent from this vision." He predicted a "stabilization'.' for Jewish education, "a balancing of good and bad features" with which Jewish educators would hopefully cope "resolutely and with proper planning."

Honored by Rotary Among the students honored by the Rotary Club at Its annual program, May 7 in Peony Park was this trio from Beveridge Junior High School, from left, Steve Goldberg, Jeff Klrshenbaum and Mitchell Warren. More than 700 students and parents attended.

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What's New? What is the job of a newspaper? A distinguished jurist said recently on television that the job of media is to inform the public. Most people would probably agree — that is because most people have never worked on a newspaper and have not learned the difference between news and information. In reality, the job of a newspaper — a commercially owned newspaper — is no different than any other business in a capitalistic society. The name of the game is to show a profit. There is nothing inherently wrong with this because profits are a necessary part of business if one is to stay in business. In order to make a profit, newspapers gather, package and market a commodity. That commodity is frustration, anger, violence, disaster, conflict etc. and is packaged in an easily digested form which is called news. Because the public is ready, willing and anxious to read news, the newspaper sells adjoining space to advertisers who are willing to pay for the privilege of reaching prospective buyers. Thus, a chain reaction takes place. The more exciting the news, the more people who want to read all about it. As the number of readers increase, the advertising rates go up and the profit picture improves. This is the American way and again, there is nothing wrong with it. The only difficulty that exists is the inability of the reading public to differentiate between news and information. People read the daily newspaper with the belief that they are being informed without understanding that information in most cases is a byproduct of news, not the essential ingredient. For example, a complete transcript of a trial could be classified properly as information. When is the last, or even, the first time that you have seen a newspaper print a transcript? What you do read are the selected highlights of a trial as recorded and interpreted by the journalist. Back to our example: while the stenographer is recording everything that happens for the final transcript, the newspaper reporter is running out of the courtroom to call in his story for the first edition — eg. the defendant pulled a gun, shot the prosecutor and escaped. The First Amendment to the Constitution provides for a free press in the United States. Anyone can publish a newspaper. The press has no special rights or responsibilities. In the early years of American newspapers, strong competitive forces existed to make one paper more desirable than another. Advertisers, however, found i t costly to reach the same people by spending two or three dollars in the same market. They wanted to spend one dollar and thus the trend to one daily newspaper per community emerged.

tim Israel by Carl Alpert

Every Soldier a Student HAIFA—What do about half the soldiers In the Israel army listen to when they turn on their radios at 6:30 in the morning? Wrong, guess again. The correct answer Is "University on the Air", a flve-day-a-weck educational program conducted by the armed forces with academic cooperation of Tel Aviv University. It is undoubtedly a unique program, but then that would be typical of Israel's unique army. The project began about three years ago when the military authorities sought to provide a high leveJ program of general education for soldiers who could never qualify for admission to university, or had no access to the halls of Ivy because of their service In distant outposts. "University on the Air" was an Instant success from the moment of its inception. And soldiers who can't catch the dally morning broadcast, or only part of It, can tune in again the same evening at 9:30 p.m. for a repeat. The programs are broadcast over the Armed Forces wavelength, known as Galel Zahal, to which the general public also has access, so what began as a service to the men in uniform has become a major factor In the nation's adult education. The range of topics covered Is comprehensive: Marine Ecology and Biology, Cosmology, Nuclear Physics, Law, Freudian Theory, Jewish Thought, Philosophy, the Kabbala Movement, the Renaissance Movement, Elementary Particles, Islam, etc. The course on "Reproductive Processes" may seem strange, but it certainly widens the auditors' knowledge In a field about which most have only superficial knowledge. Significantly, the greatest demand is for courses in Jewish and Zionist subjects. At the outset some thought that the academicians would look disdainfully at a program on a "low" level, and would tend to talk down to the soldiers. Nothing of the sort happened. Tel Aviv University has kept the level high. The professors are not permitted to read their papers, and so every program has the freshness and sponatanelty of a classroom lecture. And the lecturers, each a leading authority in his field, knows that he is talking to a class which together with the civilian "students" numbers at least half a million. What began as an experiment has now become a fixture. Each broadcast is 25 minutes in length, and each course lasts for a 13-week semester. The audiences clamor for more, and over a dozen of the most popular courses have been published in booklet form. The first editions of many sold out at once, and new editions were rushed to press. The first four to appear made the Israel best-seller lists. Overwhelmed by mail, the program directors plead with their auditors to write on postcards only, and beg them to be patient if replies are late in coming. The most common request Is for bibliography lists. "University on the Air", because of its format and its academic standard seems to have struck a note to which almost everyone is responsive. Even the casual auditor, who accidentally turns the dial and picks up a broadcast one morning, often finds himself hooked — and a new addict joins the class. Two groups of blind listeners make cassettes of the broadcasts and distribute them to their friends. Another listener wrote in that he now takes his dog out earlier each morning, so that he can hear the program. And still another said that because he has to leave for work, he hears only the first half of the program In the morning, but picks up the second half In the evening.

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So far as known, no other military force in the world conducts a service anything like this, but then, of course, no other military service has the cooperation of an Institution like Tel Aviv University. I sometimes think of the Israel soldiers sitting up In their Isolated posts atop Mount Hermon, or on the Golan Heights, or deep In the desert wastes of the Negev, studiously concentrating on today's lecture on the theory of logical thought processes, or the attributes of the Shechlna. Unbelievable — but true!

f Letters to The Editor ] To the Editor: It was a very exciting moment when I saw the magnificent 2page spread In the Jewish Press featuring the complete book reviews written by our own Omaha Jewish youth, all winners In last fall's book review contest, co-sponsored by the Federation Library and participated In by the Synagogues and Jewish day school students. May I take this occasion to compliment you personally and the Jewish Press Committee for authorizing this publication. Having read the reports before, having heard them orally presented by each of the contestants, this bold presentation In the Jewish Press certainly must be a compliment to them and a thrill for their families and friends. Of interest to your readers Is the fact that many of this year's winners have also won successively in the past years. We hope that the issue of the Press will stimulate other youths to not only read the many fine books available in our Jewish Federation Library, but they will be encouraged to begin a Jewish library In their own homes. JackE.Dultch Chairman Library Committee The Jewish Federation To the Editor: How nice It Is to be an Older Adult and travel with our wonderful Mollle Delman on a trip to Lincoln. Forty eight of us and Mollie did just this. We left from Beth El Synagogue at 9:30 a.m. on May 6, stopped at the shopping center and at Bishop's for lunch. Then to the zoo and to the Capitol where we witnessed a Nebraska Supreme Court decision, precided over by Norman Krivosha and including attorney Brodkey. Very Interesting and Informative. We also met Governor Thone and shook hands with him. Then we left for home. A really inspring day and even the weather was lovely. Thanks Mollle, lets do It again. I think our seniors arc so lucky. Minnie Cutler To the Editor It was with great feelings of sadness and regret that I read on the front page of the May 9 Issue of the Jewish Press the startling fact that Israel will now produce for export war planes. Personally, I cannot morally give any support to a country that profits from the misery and heartache of war. It is incomprehensibly contrary to our Judaic teachings of reverence for the sanctity of life and our Inherent love for peace. Florence C.Davis

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The Shriek ofAraby By Leonard J. Davia NearEastReport Amid protests and lobbying by Saudi officials and their friends in this country, executives of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) said this week they would go ahead with the broadcast of "Death of a Princess' on May 12. The airing of the film last month in Britain resulted in a diplomatic storm, Including the expulsion of Britain's ambassador in Riyadh, and the Saudis have reportedly made their displeasure known to the U.S. government. Congressional offices received letters and cables last week from U.S. corporations doing business in Saudi Arabia warning that the government is "infuriated by this film . . . It would threaten both diplomatic and economic relations.'' Sharon Percy Rockefeller, wife of West Virginia's governor and a board member of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), told interviewers last week that she had voiced concern with the president of CPB that the movies could lead to "adverse reaction" in Saudi Arabia. And In Houston, the center of Arab-American petroleum cooperation, station KUHT announced that it would not air the program. The cause of the outcry Is a film by Antony Thomas, a British documentary writer who Investigated the July 1977 execution of a Saudi princess and her lover. The execution was shrouded in mystery, and Thomas' film Is an account of his attempts to uncover the truth about the young princess, her adulterous affair, her family, and her trial and execution. The film is a chronicle of the numerous "true" stories Thomas heard from witnesses, officials, and friends. "Death of a Princess" is a fascinating travelogue, showing the rich life of Saudi Arabia, the grievous life of war-torn Beirut, and the conflicting values of those two extremes in the Arab world. It is a suspense story of a reporter following slim leads against a backdrop of a traditional society wrestling with the Ideas and technology of the West. And it is a romantic tale in the spirit of Victorian novels, portraying a proud, emotional and free-spirited young heroine. News accounts of the Saudi protest have focused on a scene In the film of bored Saudi wives cruising desert roads In their limousines looking for lovers. But Saudi anger must go far beyond the sensationalism. The film makes a strong political and revolutionary statement. The Saudi regime Is accused of betraying Islamic law. The film's protest of the subjugation of women is equally strong. One account given to the film's creator declared the princess' execution a "deliberate political act to suprcss women." The lowly treatment of women and the imposition of the veil, one character charges, were Ottoman regulations.

Perhaps the film's producers knew that the Saudi regime would be upset; the film does not name any member of the royal family. Indeed, at no time is Saudi Arabia even mentioned. But the film leaves no doubts. John Andrews of London's Guardian recognized the political dangers the fUrn represents:' 'The impact of the faintly fictionalized 'Death of a Princess' was to uncover the hypocrisy of a regime torn between its commitment to an especially ascetic tradi tion of Islam and the hedonistic encroachments of an oilfinanced materialism," he wrote. "The true horror of the film for the Saudis was that it revealed the rottenness at the core of the Kingdom.'' Barring the banning of the film from PBS's airwaves, Saudi loyalists in this country may attempt to air a second program to soften the impact of "Death of a Princess." But it may be too late. The veil has been lifted. Editor's Note: This article was written in advance of the showing of "Death of a Princess."

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Beth Israel SERVICES: Friday. Kabbalat Shabbat 7 p m . Late Family Serive, 8:15 p.m. The Oneg Shabbat following the service will be sponsored by Sisterhood A special program will lxj presented at the Oneg Shabbat reception entitled. Exploding Myths. The program will concentrate on myths and inaccuracies surrounding the Israel Arab confrontation. The panelists, who will speak on different aspects of the conflict. are Alvin Ross. William Katzman and Rabbi Nadoff. The program moderator will be Dan Cattau, the religious-page editor of the World-Herald Saturday: Morning service 8:45 a.m. Youth services 10 a.m. Class with the Rabbi 8 p.rn Mincha Service 7:15 p.m. At this service we will celebrate the Bar Mitzvah of Bruce Howard Kaiman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Saul Kaiman. The Bar Mitzvah celebrant will participate in conducting major portions of the service. A Kiddush luncheon will be served In honor of the occasion Shalosh Seudos 8:45 p.m Maariv and Havdalah 9:15 p.m. Sunday: Morning Service 9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Class with the Rabbi 9:30 a.m. Breakfast will honor Sam Freed. A special assembly program will be held at 9:00 a.m. for all students of our religious school in celebration of Yom Y'rushalayim. the 13th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. All students whose Bar or Bat Mitzvah occurs during 1980 will receive a certificate signed by the mayor of Jerusalem.

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SERVICES: Friday: 8p.m. " Rabbi Kenneth Bromberg SHAVUOT SERVICES The Festival of Shavuot oc- and Hazzan Robert Shapiro curs on Wednesday and Thurs- and the Beth El Choir will conday, May 21 and 22. Shavuot is duct the service. a major festival In our reli- Saturday: gious calendar, and it is hoped 9:30 a.m. — prelimary service that we will have a large at- 10 a.m. — shaharit service tendance of worshippers on 8:15p.m. — minhamaariv Sunday: 9 a.m. both days of the holiday. The schedule of services is Weekdays: 7a m. and 7p.m. as follows: Tuesday, May 20 B'NOT MITZVAH Candle Lighting, 8:22 p.m Dana Wayne, daughter of Evening Service, 8:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Wayne, Wednesday, May 21 will become a Bat Mitzvah on Morning Service, 8:45 a.m. Friday evening, May 16 and Youth Service, 10:00 a.m. Can- Saturday morning, May 17. dle Lighting, 8:23 p.m. EveRuth Mitchell, daughter of ning Service. 8:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. MitchThursday, May 22 ell, will become a Bat Mitzvah Morning Service, 8:45 a.m. on Friday evening, May 23 and Youth Service, 10:00 a.m. YIZ- Saturday morning, May 24. KOR Memorial Service, 11:00 a m Evening Service, 8:30 TALMUD TORAH p m. GRADUATION Shavuot marks the birthday The graduation exercises of Israel's religion, just as Pewill be held on first evening of sach is the birth of Israel's naShavuot, May 20, 8:15 p.m. tionality. It is the day on which Participating In the Yom Tov our ancestors received the service are eighth-graders: Ten Commandments on Mt. Carolyn Abramson, Jeffrey Sinai Davies, Susan Fellman, SteShavuot is a Hebrew word ven Goldberg, Laurie Hermeaning "Weeks." The holi- man, Gayle Kalskee, Tracy day is so-called because it is Muskln, Jeffrey Plotkin, celebrated exactly seven Wendl Rosenblatt, Jeffrey weeks after Pesach. Shavuot Stern, Alan Wldman, William begins on the 6th day of Sivan Wiesman. and lasts two days. Frances Fellman Memorial Saturday, May 24th, the Bar Awards will be presented to Mitzvah of Scott Joseph Sterthe graduates. enberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Sterenberg, will be celebrated at the Mincha ser-. OMAHA HIGH SCHOOL vice at 7:00 p.m. OF JEWISH STUDIES The High School graduation exercises will be held on the second evening of Shavuot, May 21, 8:30 p.m. at Beth Isdaughter of rael Synagogue. Beth El seEvelyn and Stanley Mitchell niors participating In the serwill become a vices include Jeffrey dayman, Amy Cooper, Jay Dandy, Michael Herman, Roat Beth El Synagogue bert Kahn, Kenneth Kahn, Friday, May 23 Alan Karp, Corey Klrshenbaum, Bruce Kutler, Michael and Lustgarten, Carole Nachman, Saturday, May 24 Marshall Pred, Carey Rice The community is invited to join and Michael Richmond.

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SERVICES: Friday: 7:30p.m. Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks, Rabbi Barry L. Weinstcln and Cantor Harold I. Firestone will officiate. During this service certificates of confirmation, Bibles, and Kiddush cups will be presented to members of the Confirmation Class by the president of the congregation, Ted M.Seldin. Following the service there will be consecration of the confirmands by the rabbis. Saturday: 11 a.m. CLASSES: Religious School, May 17 and 18. Post Bar/Bat Mitzvah Hebrew Class 9 a.m. and Beginning Hebrew for Adults, 10:30 a.m. May 18. B'NOT MITZVAH Jill Hornsteln, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennett G. Horosteln, will become a Bat Mitzvah on Friday evening and Saturday morning, May 16 and 17.

Paula Jane Frledland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David L. Friedland, will become a Bat Mitzvah on Friday and Saturday morning, May 23 and 24. CONFIRMATION SERVICE Confirmation ' services will be held at Temple Israel on the Festival of Shavuot, Tuesday, May 20 at 8 p.m; , Students being confirmed are: Anne Brcslow, Mark Brodkey, Bruce Fellman, Carla Garber, David GUinsky, Kathy Kenyon, Julie Kully, Deborah Levitan, Michael Merritt, Andrea Neff, Jane Neff, Kathleen Novak, Wendy Novak, Kim Platt, Mark Peebler, Carln Hoffman, David Roslnsky, Tim Schrager, Robert Seitner, Trad Seldin, Todd Simon, Lisa Solzman, Pam Veitzer, Sara Wasserkrug, Leslie Wolpa and RosieZweiback. Following the service a reception given by parents of the comfirmands will be held in the Social Hall.

Sabbath Candlelighting Friday, May 16, 8:18 p.m. Friday, May 23,8:25 p.m. Benediction for Kindling Sabbath Lights: Bdrukh Atah Adonay Eloheinu Melekh Haolam, Asher Kideshanu Bemitzvotov Vetzivanu Lehadik Ner Shel Shabbat. (Blessed art Thou, O Lord, Our God, King of the Universe, Who sanctifies us by His Commandments and has commanded us to kindle the Sabbath lights)

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The community is cordially Invited to the graduation exercises of The Omaha High School of Jewish Studies Wednesday, May 21,8:10 p.m., Beth Israel Synagogue. STUDENTS Jeffrey dayman Amy Cooper Joy Dandy Tiffany Franklin Michael Herman Kenneth Kahn Robert Kahn Alan Karp Corey Klrthenbaum Amy Kozlen Bruce Kutler Michael Ludootien Jon Marshall Carole Nachmon Morehall Pred Carey Rice Michael Rkhman Sydney Rubin

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Raquel Newman and Sherman Naymark were married Sunday, May 4 in Los Altos Hills, Calif., with children and grandchildren attending. Mr. Naymark, a long time resident of San Jose, is president of Quadrex Corporation. Raquel Newman-Naymark, formerly of Omaha, Is a prominent leader In the Jewish community locally, nationally and In Israel. Rabbi Joseph Gitln of San Jose performed the garden ceremony which was followed by a family luncheon. The bride has three sons, Peter, Tom and Ted and one daughter, Sara. The groom has one son, Ronald, a daugh-

ter Janet Stone and four grandchildren. Following a brief honeymoon to Carmel, the couple will reside In Los Altos Hills.

Wedding Set Temple Israel will be the setting on June 1 for the marriage of Karen Kcllough and Richard Diamond. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Max Kellough of Friend, NE and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Diamond of Omaha. Miss Kcllough Is the owner of The Music Gallery in Omaha, and Mr. Diamond Is associated with NBC Real Estate.

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SERVICES: Friday: 8p.m. SERVICES: An Oneg Shabbat will follow Saturday: 9a.m. services. Sunday: 9 a.m. Services conducted by Mr. Saturday: Shacharlt9a.m. Sam Sacks. Jr. Congregation 10:15 a.m. SHAVUOTSERVICES Wednesday: 9 a.m. Mlnyans: Monday and Thursday 9 a.m. Yiakor 10 Thursday 7:15 a.m. a.m.

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SERVICES: Friday: 8 p.m. Prayer book study session. Mr. and Mrs. Don Marti will host the Oneg Shabbat.

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Dr. Sher Home SERVICES: Dally and Saturday: 9 a.m. Men and women of the community arc invited to participate in the services.

Offutt Air Base SERVICES: Services are 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 and Captain David Schneldermaji, Hazzan.

Sharon and Sheldon Sterenberg cordially invite their friends and relatives to the Bar Mitzvah of their ion Scott Joseph Saturday, May 25 7i15 p.m. Beth Israel Synagogue No invitations nave been issued

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al director, "but it would have precisely the opposite effect: it would Increase danger to the U.S. because a Palestinian state would inevitably thrust a Soviet surrogate like a dagger into the heart of the Middle East." Mr. Foxman added that "Mobil should be telling its readers that the area's endemic Instability makes our first order of business greater energy independence. Instead, it feeds the public the opiate of a Palestinian solution as the key to energy stability and peace." Citing Mobil's contention that the Arab world, fearful of the Soviets, "remains uncertain about U.S. reliability and intentions" as a result of the Mideast impasse, he said: "Indeed the Arabs wonder about U.S. reliability, as do

many other nations on the globe. But not for the stated reasons." The real reasons, according to ADL, stem from the perception that America allowed the Shah of Iran "to go under without lifting a hand" and because many nations "see the Soviet Union growing stronger — while they see the U.S. retreating and seemingly confused." ADL also took issue with Mobil's statement that Saudi Arabia used the oil weapon against the U.S. because of U.S. support for Israel. On the contrary, Mr. Foxman said, "radical elements in the Arab world have repeatedly sought to pressure the Saudis to use oil for political purposes only to have the Saudis rebuff them time and again."

Oil prices went up drastically, Mr. Foxman added, due to "control by a few states of a product much in demand by the industrialized world. If there were no Arab-Israeli conflict, if there were no IsMr. Wolfson is employed at rael, these realities would still Northwestern Bell Telephone obtain." Co. He serves as a volunteer with the American Red Cross He said, it was "odd" to as an Emergency Medical stress the Arab-Israeli conflict Technician, sings with the as the obstacle to unity, in Voices, and clowns at St. Jo- view of the fact that the area sephs's Hospital Boys Town In- "teems with all manner of conflicts" — border, political, stitute. A Sept. 28 wedding is ethnic, religious — and displanned at Beth El Syna- putes between radicals and moderates and rich and poor. gogue.

Hirsch-Wolfson Rite Set for September

Seated, top photo (left to right) are H. Lee Gendler (1969-1971); Rabbi Kenneth Bromberg; Dr. Beaton Kutler (1977-1979); Dr. Albert G. Rlmmerman (1959-1961); Arnold Stem (1975-1976); Rabbi David Wolf SUverman; and Ben E. Kaslow (1954-1956). Standing (left to right) are Ralph Nogg (1958-1059); Hubert I. Rosenblum (1973-1975); Joe M. Rice (1945-1947); Don Nogg, Incumbent Beth El president; Nathan L. Nogg (Don's father) (1952-1954); Barton H. Grecnberg (19761977); Ernest B. Wlntroub (1965-1967); and Morris C. Fellmnn (1961-1963). Other past presidents honored, but not, present, were Yale W. Gotsdlner (1963-1965); Jack M. prior to the dinner. With them Green (1987-1969); and Stan- (right) Is Rabbi Kenneth Bromberg. ley SUverman (1971-1973). In bottom photo Beth El's In center photo Kenneth president Don Nogg (center) Sacks, vice-president of Beth receives a Tails Bag and AtoEl, and Mrs. Sacks, greet rah on behalf of himself and Rabbi David Wolf SUverman, his father Nathan L. Nogg, for at a cocktail reception they- their charter membership In bosted for the visiting Sem- the Seminary's National Painary scholar in their home trons Society. Making the pre-

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The Jewish Theological Seminary of America — New York based academic, cultural and spiritual fountalnbead of Conservatism Judaism — honored the past presidents of Beth El Synagogue, Omaha, Nebraska, at a May 5 Beth El dinner, addressed by Rabbi David Wolf SUverman, the Seminary's associate professor of Philosophies of Judaism.

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Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hirsch of Evanston, 111. announce the engagement of their daughter, Renee, to Louis Wolfson, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wolfson. Miss Hirsch Is a graduate of Drake University with a bachelor of fine-arts. She Is the manager of the Lerner Shops store at the Westroads Shopping Center.

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A Passover Story

A Seder in the Governors Mansion By Gloria Charnes Oak Park, 111. Pesach has passed, but there's a story that has to be told. Passover Seder at the Governor's Mansion ..in Springfield! Your credibility is suspect. There must be some mistake. He's not Jewish But there is no confusion about the host or the happening Ann Landers, one o[ the Governor's guests celebrating with the Thompsons the holiday commemorating the liberation of the Jews from bondage in Egypt was exultant: "It's a marvelous idea for the Governor and his wife to have a Passover Seder It was a very moving event 1 have never heard of any other Christian governor in the history of our country officiating at an occasion like this It was observed in an authentic, traditional manner." said the nationally known columnist. "In addition. 1 was honored to spend the night in the Executive Mansion. I slept in Lincoln's bed again. How many women get a chance to sleep in Lincoln's bed for the first time, let alone the second 1 " she smiled "But to get back to the Seder, it was a warm and beautiful expression of ecumenicalism Kveryone attending felt a deep sense of religion and togetherness ' For State Senator Howard Carroll and his wife Eda. two panel members of the unofficial advisory board who were there with their young daughter Jacquelyn, it meant that

their personal investment had borne fruit. Last year, the Governor confessed to Howard that he wanted to do something of an ethnic nature beyond the scope of an ordinary Friday night Sabbath dinner. He had attended many Seders, perhaps eight or ten, In which he had been a participant. He was eager to preside over his own service. He wanted a strict observance, to conform as much as possible. Senator Carroll's recommendation: "Why not?" With Carroll's encouragement; Thompson spoke with several rabbis to see if there was anything to prevent him from having a Seder, anything improper. He even consulted Mordecai Simon, executive director of the Chicago Board of Rabbis. They were in total agreement: if conducted correctly, with the proper decorum, it would be a meaningful and favorable experience. Carroll coached him with the Hebrew and the elaborate details of the ritual dinner. "As the evening approached, the Governor, suddenly aware of his responsibilities, became nervous and apprehensive In anticipation and was ready for me to take charge. I refused. Later he confided, 'I'm glad you pushed me into it because I really loved doing it.' " The Seder proved so successful that this year it seemed only natural to perpetuate tradition Thompson conceded he enjoys the service and the concept behind the holiday, which portrays a peoples' struggle from slavery' to freedom, proclaiming a universal message for all mankind. Every time-honored ritual was observed. Even the handwashing ceremony. "All the

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men follow me," Thompson directed. In the corner of the grand ballroom a table was set with a huge silver punch bowl that had the State seal of Illinois engraved and a decanter of water. The men washed their hands to signify a symbolic act of purification, which preceded participation in the religious service. The meal was complete with symbolism of the Exodus, Including matzo, the flat, unleavened bread, eaten In remembrance of the flight from Egypt, made In such haste there was no time for the dough to rise. For Elijah's Cup, they used the Israeli goblet that Sen. Carroll and John Simon had presented the Thompsons last year. The Governor led in reciting passages from an ornate silver Haggadah, the gift of Nahum Shamir, former Consul General of Israel for the Midwest. The text recounts the ancient story of Passover, the festival of freedom and the Peoples' redemption from enslavement over 3000 years ago. One of the guests—there were more than 50—was overwhelmed: "To my amazement I discovered nothing was omitted, The Governor explained everything in the best traditional manner. He even dipped his finger In the wine for the Ten Plagues." Another commented: "It was a remarkable occasion. Jayne went from table to table, to help serve. Everyone read portions of the Service. It was conducted beautifully. Maybe belter than I could have done." To Jayne, the Governor's wife, the Seder represented reassurance over last year. "Preparations were easier this time," she admitted. "I was more familiar with the procedure. We were anxious to follow strict dietary laws pertaining to Passover. Once you understand what you may and may not do, it's not that awesome. "The kitchen staff was fascinated; they wanted to make sure there would be no mis-

takes. Although It was totally outside their ex-. perlence, they were enthusiastic and determined to do everything properly. All products were kosher for Passover. We tried to be extremely careful because some of the guests arc Orthodox," she noted. "And Sen. Carroll's wife, Eda, was a tremendous aid. She was my chief reference person. She gave me moral support." Eda Carroll was modest about her contribution, but agreed that she did help. "Last year I went down three days in advance, to go over recipes, instructions, and help In the kitchen. I fixed the charoses, the mixture of apples, nuts, cinnamon and wine, that symbolizes the mortar from which the slaves made bricks. This year, I arrived In the mornIng, to give me ample time to go over the Lable setting and food, and to be the prime taster. We used our Seder plate and my recipe for tzlmmes, a delicious medley of carrots, potatoes, prunes, apricots and yams, dotted with cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and a little fat. It bakes for 12 hours In a slow oven. The menu was essentially the same as before, but we improved upon the apple matzo kugel." "The Governor thoroughly enjoyed officiating," Jayne Thompson acknowledges. "He was deeply concerned that those attending would be completely comfortable and that It would be conducted correctly. We Invited our personal friends and Jewish members of the General Assembly. It's our intention to have a Seder every year." Upon leaving, a guest shook his head in benevolent disbelief. "When I write my friends in Israel, they won't believe me. A Christian governor of a state—Jim, I think, is a Presbyterian—conducting a completely traditional Passover Seder. I can never forget this night. It was my unprecedented occurrence. It was," heconfirmed, "a historic event."

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Mother Follows Son Howard Epstein congratulates his mother, Rosaline, upon her being installed as president of B'nal B'rith Women of Omaba. Howard Is the current president of Henry Monsky Lodge, B'nal B'rith.

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Beth El Women Attend Conference The Conference ended with May 5,6, and 7 saw Beth El Sisterhood women In Kansas installation ceremony of new City attending the annual Branch officers. The new Spring conference of the Mid- Branch President is Eunice west Branch of Women's Felder (Mrs. Adolph) of B'nai League for Conservative Jud- Amoona Synagogue, St. Louis. aism. Highlights of the Confer- Among the officers installed ence included a Ma'ariv or was Anna E. Wiesman (Mrs. Shacharit service led by var- Benjamin), continuing for anious delegations; a Torah other two-year term as a Study^-scssion on Women's Rights in tm; Synagogue led by Rabbi Morris Margolies of Beth Shalom Synagogue. Kansas City; a Window on World Michael and Julie RocbJewry panel discussion em man, children of Marcia phasizing South Africa, RusCohen and Dick Kochman. sia. Eastern Europe, and the. have recently been awarded Arab countries, a talk and disacademic honors. Michael cussion of a Conservative Jewwas placed on the Honors List ish lifestyle for the 1980's led of the Literary' College at the by Rabbi Bernard Lipnick of University of Michigan. Julie B'nai Amoona Synagogue. St. won a College Sponsored four Louis; and a Musical presenyear Scholarship through the tation of "One Season FellowNational Merit Scholarship ing Another" by the Beth ShaCorporation. She will attend lom USY.

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Branch VIce-Presldent. Other Beth El Sisterhood delegates to the Conference included Dorothy Lazarus (Mrs. David), Kitty Frank (Mrs. A D ) , Mary Fellman (Mrs. Morris), Gloria Goodman (Mrs. Alan) and Marlene Kahn (Mrs. Stewart).

Campus Notes Sophie Newcombe College. Randi Jean Frledcl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Leonard,L. Friedel, is graduating from the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She was a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority, where she served as President, and was also affiliated with Kappa Delta Phi, an education honorary Randi plans to teach in the Phoenix area.

Births Dr. and Mrs. Neil J. Halbridge of Riverside, Calif , announce the birth April 7 of their first child, a son, David ; Michael. Maternal grandparents arc Leon Schmidman and Belle Ft. Sehmidrnan. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Alexander ilalnridgr of Huntington, NY. Great grandfather is I.W.Rosenblatt.

B'NAI B'RTTH B'nai B'rlth Women and March of Dimes co-sponsored Healthy Baby Week at the Crossroads April 28-May 1 to promote community awareness for good prenatal care and nutrition. Expectant mothers registered to win a free layette. Mrs. Becky Rayborn's name was drawn. She is a mother of two and is expecting her third child June 16. The layette was donated by members of B'nai B'rith Women of Omaha and presented to Mrs. Rayborn by Cclia Barron, Operation Stork Chairperson, in time for Mothers Day. B'nai B'rith Women's other local community services include, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Blood Bank. Also, Anti-Defamation League Memo and Date Books into the schools, so that the faculty has a record of the Jewish Holidays. TASTE AND TELL LUNCHEON ORT's Taste and Tell luncheon will be held this Sunday at noon at the Regency Lake and Tennis Club. Call chairman Ronda Cooper at 333-2311, to reserve your space for the fashion show, gift boutique, art sale, and cooking demonstration, not to mention the fantastic array of foods. Your $5.00 ticket will provide you with an enjoyable afternoon, while providing OUT students an opportunity for accelerated technical training courses, a spokesman said.

Aveva and Marty Shukert announce the birth of their daughter Rachel Pearl, on May 3. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hahn and Mr. and PIONEER WOMEN Mrs. Nathan Shukert. GreatOmaha's Shoshana Chapter grandmother is Mrs. Rose has always accepted the chalMeyerson.

Mrs. Rayborn, expectant mother, accepts layette from Mrs. Barron. lenge of working and supporting Pioneer Women's many Day Care Centers and schools in Israel and are once again looking forward to the gala, annual fund-raising event this Sunday, at 5:30 p.m. at the J.C'.C. Covert is $0.50 per person. There will be a cocktail hour at 5:30 preceedlng the well-planned dinner followed by entertainment by Kira Pollack, an accomplished pianist plus outstanding vocalist. Kira's forceful Russian music, her dynamic Yiddish and Hebrew songs always delights her audiences and May 18 will be no exception. For reservations, call: Helena Tlchauer, general chairman at 3U3-7G83; Helen Manhcimer, 556-7251 or Pearl Rosenberg, 556-9939.

The following officers will be installed by Mrs. Katzman, advisor of the group: president, Mrs. Abe Mozer; vice presidents, fund raising — Mrs. I. Dansky, membership/special projects — Mrs. Charles Ross, program — Miss Julia Zuker; treasurer, Mrs. Leonard Skolnik; financial secretary, Mrs. David Becker; recording secretary, Mrs. Alan Muskin.

HAD ASSAM CAREER WOMEN The installation meeting of Career Women of Hadassah will be held at the home ol Mrs. Sam Katzman at 1:30 p.m. this Sunday.

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Arabs Enter U.S. Illegally By Boris Smolar (Editor-in-chief emeritus, J.T.A.) I Copyright 1980, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Inc. I

There are today about 2,000,000 Christian and Moslem Arabs in the United States, according to government estimates. Arab publications in the U.S. speak of 3,000,000 Arabs in this country. Only 15 years ago the entire Arab population in the U.S. was estimated to be about 150,000 persons. Where did this tremendous Jump come from? The largest part of the Arab population is composed of illegal Immigrants. They entered this country as students, tourists and visiting businessmen, and never left. They received their limited visas from the American consulate in Saudi Arabia — where large numbers of Arabs from Palestine are working as laborers — from Iraq and other Arab countries where they were admitted on a temporary basis, and even from the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem. Many Arabs living In Israel had only to cross the Allcnby Bridge Into Jordan to get U.S. temporary visas from the American consulate In Amman. Not all Arabs who swelled the Arab population In this country during the last 15 years arc Palestinians. There are among the Illegal Arab immigrants also a substantial number who carry genuine passports of recognized Arab countries. The latter came here by the thousands on student visas and as visitors who are looking for business connections with Americans. Amonfj them there is also a large proportion of Palestine Arabs who managed to find a way to secure passports from Arab countries even though they are only residents and not citizens of these countries. Palestine Arabs are considered throughout the world as "refugees." The issue of "Palestine refugees" dominates the United Nations. The press In this country and in other countries speaks of them as "Palestine refugees." However, Arabs from Palestine who live now In large numbers in other Moslem countries, do not consider themselves "refugees." Under the Influence of the Palestine Liberation Organization, they speak of themselves as "Palestinians." They insist on being classified as Palestinians. This takes them in a way out of the category of refugees who are entitled to American visas Is therefore very nebulous. It is not as clear as the status of the Jews in the Soviet Union who suffer persecution as Jews and arc anxious to leave the country or as the status of "boat refugees" from Indochina, or of the refugees from Cuba. Even Soviet Jews, once they land on Israeli soil, cease to be classified

by the U.S. government as refugees, since Israel eagerly accepts them and offers them citizenship immediately upon their arrival. THE NEW REFUGEE LAW The New Refugee Act of 1980, passed by Congress and signed into law by President Carter on March 17, changes the definition of the term "refugee." It significantly broadens the criteria for designating refugees. It may open a new avenue for Arabs seeking to enter the U.S. as refugees. The new legislation leaves It, however, to the President to specify who could qualify as a refugee. Under the present turbulent situation In the world, when many Indochinese live and starve as refugees on sinking "refugee boats," when thousands in Cuba risk their lives to escape on small boats to the U.S., when about 10,000 Haitians flee from their native land to this country, It is questionable whether Carter will decide to admit as refugees Palestinian Arabs who live in safety In Israel or in any of the Arab countries. One key provision of the new law Increases the number of regular flow of refugees allowed to enter this country from the current total of 17,000 to 50,000 for the fiscal years of 1980, 1981, and 1982. The new legislation continues the provision of the previous law giving the authority to the Attorney General to Issue "parole visas" to more than 17,000 refugees into the U.S., If special circumstances made this procedure necessary. However, it transfers the parole authority from the Attorney Genpral to the President, and outlines a detailed procedure for consultation with Congress before It can become operative. About 14,000 Indochinese and more than 3000 Soviet Jews have been entering the U.S. every month now under the parole provision. The Congress was told by Secretary of State Cyrus Vance, prior to his resignation, that 234,200 refugees will be admitted In 1980.

groups who supported the new legislation, see In the attempt in the House to return the number of admission of refugees to 17,000 in 1983 an indication that there exists significant political support for restricting the inflow of refugees. They fear that It is possible for this reason that the elaborate congressional consultation procedure will discourage the President from using the parole authority in a lib-

Jews Thrive in Alaska ANCHORAGE, A l a s k a (JTA) - The first full-time civilian rabbi in Alaska has reported that since he arrived to become rabbi of Congregation Beth Sholom of Anchorage in July, 1978, the membership of his congregation has more than doubled. Rabbi Lester Polonsky, whose congregation is affiliated with the (Reform) Union ot American Hebrew Congregations, said he believed this has happened because the tiny Jewish community was ready for a rabbi. He reported that with his rabbinical assistance, the Jewish population of Bethel — 500 miles west of Anchorage and reachable only by air — rose by one male, from 12 to 13. This event took place when Samuel Joshua Goldman, son

of Kenneth and Glnny Goldman, underwent ritual circumcision, a ceremony performed by Dr. Steven Dunn of the Public Health Services in Bethel and by Polonsky. In addition to the growth in the adult commmunity, the baby boom was described by Polonsky as "incredible," a fact he attributed to the youth of the average Alaskan — 25 to 35. He recalled his first August as one with baby namings every Friday evening and two ritual cirucmcisions on the same day. The Brit Milah In Bethel was the third of four in a three-week period for Polonsky. The titular head of the Bethel Jewish community is Carol Shatz, who, as full-time director of Bethel's one radio and TV station, organizes the

Jewish cultural events. In 1979, there were 60 participants In the communal Seder, many of them non-Jews curious about "the historical origin of the Last Supper." Bethel, a site of long, cold and often windy winters, has ground which Is perpetually forzen, making it impossible for pipes for indoor plumbing to be laid. Water for personal use Is delivered once a week. Polonsky posed, for his report, the obvious question: why should any Jews want to settle in Bethel? He said each reply reflected the excitement and professional challenge which the settlers feel would not be available anywhere else. The Jews of Bethel practice law, medicine, social work, teaching and news reporting.

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May 16. I960

Medical Volunteer On Way to Thailand

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The American Refugee Committee of Nebraska has announced the sending of its first medical volunteer from Nebraska for a Cambodian refugee camp in Thailand. Also, the Committee has launched a program to recruit sponsors for refugee families that are to be settled in Omaha. The following statement was issued by Alvin L. Ross, chairman of the Nebraska Committee: "The medical recruiting program continues to be an Important part of our efforts in Nebraska. The camps are as crowded as ever. The medical problems continue to be severe. We have a three month rotation plan for our medical volunteers and are looking for as many doctors and purses as possible We also need money for this medical aid program. We are totally financed by private donations and each medical person requires $3,500 to train, send and maintain in the hospitals. "We are also in need of sponsors for the families who can leave the camps and resettle in Omaha. Our job is to

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Al Ross (left) chairman of the American Refugee Committee of Nebraska, and Jeff Spence, a member of the Committee, bold a map snowing where In Thailand Kay Earnest, a nurse from Lincoln, will be stationed for the next few months. find sponsors and put them to- tails. gether with an incoming fami"Please call the American ly The sponsor can be an indi- Refugee Commitlee at 449vidual, a group of people or a 1879 or write, ARC, P.O. Box company. 31729, Omaha, Nebraska "We have a program ex- 68131. We are a nonprofit tax plaining the sponsorships and exempt organization." also the medical program and Also serving on the board of would be glad to tell our story the ARC of Nebraska are Jeff to any groups that are inter- Spencer, Alan Nogg, Don ested in hearing about the de- Kong and Dr. Tran."

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WASHINGTON _- tyinollmn Longtime WAimiMHTON civil rights activist Monroe Freedman, director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, assailed efforts to universalize the commemoration of the Holocaust to include the millions of nonJews who also were victims of the Nazis. To broaden the Holocaust commemoration beyond recognition of the six million Jews slaughtered by Hitler's Germany would "deny that It was, fundamentally, the policy and execution of genocide against the Jewish people." Freedman, former dean of Hofstra University, told the monthly Public Affairs Forum of B'nai B'rith International. Noting that unlversalists question whether Jewish lives are "more precious or more deserving of commemoration than are those of other civilian

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The South Street Temple delphia. She believes that Sisterhood has elected the fol- religion has taught her to be a lowing new officers for the good Jew one must be as gen1980-81 session: president, erous to the less fortunate Paula Frelvogel; vice-presi- than yourself. She listed the dent, Carol Rlchman; treasur- observance of Jewish holidays er, Sarah Statmore; secre- as a special element of her Judaism. tary, Dee Storey. Her favorite hobbles and InSisterhood is planning a garage sale at some time in the terests are needlepoint sewfuture. If you have any items ing, reading, and assisting in to donate to this project, either the education of young people. The Anti-Defamation League of B'nal B'ritb conducted a region- drop them off at the Temple or Her efforts through the al board orientation recently In New York City. Among those at- call Paula Frelvogel, 489-7044. years establish her as a "piltending were from left. Maxwell Greenburg, national chairlar of the congregation." man; Alvln Steinberg, vice chairman, and James M. Wolf, of This month, the South Street Albion, vice chairman, national community service committee, Temple Is proud to honor Mrs. Rabbi Mark Blsman of the Midwest area. Evelyn Gold as a recipient of Tlfereth Israel Synagogue will the "Above and Beyond" rec- participate in a work-shop ognition. A member of the sponsored by the Chaplaincy Temple since coming to Lin- Department of Bryan Memocoln 58 years ago, Mrs. Gold rial Hospital entitled "Parish BY DAVID SCHWARTZ has given endless hours of Burnout — Personal and ProJrwIihTfkKraphlc Agcnry, IrK Saudi Arabia could make use of a lot of the rain we have been dedication and devotion to the fessional Survival," to be held on May 19 at the synagogue. having. It Is a territory about the size of Alaska and Texas com- growth of the congregation. bined, but If three people try to take a bath at the same time, Born of German ancestry, The Annual Tifereth Israel there Is not water enough. Well, I am exaggerating a little, but It Mrs. Gold attended grade and is very short of water and with all that money that goes through high school In Philadelphia. Congregation Meeting will be their hands, It's not easy to keep them clean. Seventy billion dol- She later extended her educa- held Sunday May 18th, 3:00 lars, we read, from America alone in one year — or was It just tional Interests at the Univer- p.m. The following subjects will $50 billion, but even that, how can you keep your hands clean and sity of Pennsylvania and ColIt necessarily brings on other problems also. All the world may umbia University in New be discussed: election of officers, rabbi's report, dislikely g'o'fnto a depression as the result of the purchase of Arab York. cussion for budget, dues strucoil, but getting too much can also wreck a country. We were reading the other day in the paper of the great amount of corrupIn 1916 Mrs. Gold was con- ture and school report. tion now going on In Saudi Arabia. firmed at the Reform Kene"From Noodles to Strudels" I have a proposition which I think would save us and the seth Israel Temple In PhilaOPEC countries as well. An exchange of water for oil. We could delphia. She later extended Business Persons Luncheon send them one barrel of rain for every barrel of oil. Then they her educational interests at sponsored by the Lincoln the University of Pennsylva- Chapter of Hadassah will be would all be able to take a bath. I am not sure but that our troubles with Iran also originate nia and Columbia University held, May 20th, 11:30-12:45 p.m. at the Tlfereth Israel In New York. from the same cause. In 1916 Mrs. Gold was con- Synagogue social hall, 3219 Think of all the billions now flowing into Iran and so little is required of them to get It. They just put a barrel near an oil well, firmed at the Reform Kenc- Sheridan Blvd. Mrs. Sheila and in a minute, it is filled. This must inevitably have an effect seth Israel Temple in Phila- (Ron) Rosenberg is chairman on their minds, their attitude to others. How can you expect them to be concerned about a few hostages or about America? Perhaps never In history have such small countries, with populations not equal even to some of our lesser cities, been inundated with such a stream of wealth. Men interested In helping sail 42-foot We were reading a book, "How To Win Success," published sailboat from Miami to the Islands in Saudi Arabia. It had only one sentence: "Get a big barrel." and back. Week of July 4-10. Years back, an American, John D. Rockefeller, also got rich selling oil. Kerosene oil had been found somewhere In PennsylCaptain — Food — Gas — Good Time vania. It was then a new thing and Rockefeller got a monopoly of all furnished. it and the dollars were rolling in thick and fast. So much so that ' Shore exponias — 3 more spots open for total craw ol 6.' Rockefeller's minister warned him to start giving away money For reservations and more information call or he would be swallowed In an avalanche of wealth. Rockefeller Ben Kalman or Harry Richman took the hint and began giving away money. He founded the Uniofc. 341-5607, ret. 393-5897 391-5962 versity of Chicago and also every Sunday after the church services were over, going out of the church on his way home, he would give every child he met a dime. On an average Sunday, this would come out to at least $3. 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a.m. They enjoyed a "tallgate" lunch, which had been prepared by the food chairmen. Mlndy and Wendy Wein-' er and Florette Kupfer and Maurice Karpman. After which the Lag B'Omer celebrants split into six separate groups and toured the Zoo for Vk hours. At 2:30 p.m., they returned to the Beth Israel Synagogue, w h e r e they capped the day's fun with a refreshing water fight before wending their weary, but happy, ways homes. On Sunday, May 17th, Kadimah will hold a joint social event with NFTY, Temple Israel's youth group. They will meet at Beth Israel Synagogue at 9:30 p.m. for a Havdalah service, followed by agames-and-mlnl-casino night in the Youth Lounge. Around 11:30 p.m., the participants will head out to Howard Johnson's for Ice cream. This Is the first social that Kadlmah has had with NFTY In years, and it promises to be a real success. KADIMAHSYO On May 4, a group of 27 KaOn May 25th, Kadlmah SYO dlmah and Tovim SYO mem- will hold Its annual awards bers hf Id a Zoo-Picnic party to banquet at Beth Israel Synacommemorate Lag B'Omer, gogue Social Hall; it will start the 33rd day of the counting of with coketalls at 7:30 p.m. folthe omer. They left in a five- lowed by a steak dinner at 8 car caravan for the Henry p.m. The cost of the dinner is Doorly Zoo from the Beth Is- $6, and every member's famirael Synagogue parking lot, ly Is invited. The overall chairwhere they had gathered at 11 man for this dinner Is Mallory USY By Naomi Mitchell Active! That's the word for Omaha BILU USY which began a new year with the installation of officers on April 26. Marcy Noodcll was installed as president, Patti Goodman as vice-president, Lori Rubin as treasurer, Naomi Mitchell as recording secretary and Roni Shapiro as corresponding secretary. In the last week we have had a putt-putt party, a cultural and a chapter meeting. In weeks to come we will attend a service on May 23, fix the synagogue on May 25 and have a social on May 31. Candidate Membership Training will be held June 5 at 1 p.m. at BethEl (more information to follow). Anyone entering grades 9-12 may Join USY. If you would like to be put on our mailing list, contact Roni Shapiro at 333-6969 or Naomi Mitchell at 333-7668.

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The Rabbi's Role in Funeral Pre-Planning When someone dies, family and friends face the need to make funeral arrangements These arrangements may by one of the largest purchases they will ever make, yet, people do not always make the wisest decisions. Because they are in emotional pain and are ill-informed about funeral practices and costs, people are most vulnerable at this time. They often do not know what the deceased would have wanted. They may feel guilty and want to compensate the deceased for past wrongs, real or imagined. They probably feel unsure about what is customary in their community. They rarely consider comparing prices and services. A rabbi's assistance at the time of a death can save the survivors anguish and expense. A rabbi's guidance in planning funeral arrangements before the time of need can make the difference between a traumatic, negative funeral experience and one that Is meaningful and ultimately positive. To provide the most effective assistance, a rabbi needs to know the facts about funerals and their costs. Rabbis need practical answers to questions like: ' Do Social Security, the Veterans Administration, railroad retirement plans, labor unions and fraternal organizations provide death benefits? < Yes i * Must the body be present at a memorial service? (No.) * Are grave vaults requird by law? (No.) Can less expensive grave liners be substituted to meet cemetery requirements? (Yes.) * Does pre-planning funeral arrangements Involve pre-paying? (No.) Several books and pamphlets are available that contain this kind of general information (a brief list of them follows this article), and the mortuary licensing agencies of individual states can provide specific state laws. Since most morticians are honest businessmen providing a consumer service and are willing to supply prices to those who ask, a few phone calls should reveal the current funeral costs in any community. Planning funeral arrangements before the time of need lets people make decisions that are right for them while they are able to do so Should the funeral service be conducted at the mortuary chapel' At the cemetery? Would it be more satisfying to the survivors to hold a memorial service in temple? At home? Should friends make charitable gifts in lieu of sending flowers? Once the decisions are made, they need to be written down and copies given to family, doctor, lawyer and rabbi. Such pre-planning is practical. It spares family and friends the responsibility of making arrangements while under the stress of grief and the pressure of time. It avoids conflict between family members who may differ about what type funeral is best. It protects grieving survivors against victimizaton by

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unethical or overzealous morticians. Pre-planning has spiritual advantages as well. It provides an opportunity for individuals to discuss the reality of death and dying with their families, friends, and rabbis. In doing so, they may becme better able to face their mortality. They learn to cope with the fear of death. When pre-planning becomes a topic for discussion by temple groups, it provides an opportunity for the congregation to consider the Jewsh tradition of simplicity, humility, honesty, and spiritual versus material values. Unfortunately, not many people are aware that when a death occurs, they can turn to their rabbi for practical advice as well as for spiritual comfort. They call the physician and the funeral director Immediately and by the time the rabbi is called, everything has been arranged — and not always satisfactorily. To counteract this, the congregation needs to be reminded regularly that death is indeed a life crisis and that their rabbi is both knowledgeable and available to help. While few people are aware of their rabbi's full capacity to help them at the time of a death, even fewer are aware that their rabbi can assist them in thinking through their wishes and making funeral plans well in advance of death. Introducing the concept of pre-planning to them may require the use of several different approaches and combinations of approaches. Special sermons are an obvious method of initiating thought and discussion. However, sermons on this subject are not easy. Death can be a taboo topic. But the need for such sermons is significant. Rabbi Maurice Lamm writes in his book, THE JEWISH WAY IN DEATH AND MOURNING: Death Is the crisis in life . . . the crisis will come. If thinking on the subject is to be deferred, If there Is to be no education before the crisis, what chance Is there that we shall know how to handle the crisis when it arrives? And If we are not privy to this Information will those who lived as Jews be able to be buried as Jews? Will we not Inevitably succumb to the standards established by commercial funeral directors rather than by authentic spiritual teachers? Once the sermon has created a receptive climate, posters on the bulletin board and articles in the temple newsletter are useful. Adult groups may wish to continue the discussion. Literature on funeral pre-planning should be readily available. Another approach that has been used successfully to encourage pre-planning Is to conduct funeral decision workshops at the temple. Brief explanations about funerals, their history, their meaning in the context of today's culture, what alternatives are available, and the advantages of pre-planning should precede a question-and-answer period. Participants should be given forms on which to write their personal wishes, instructions to their survivors, and other pertinent information that their survivors will need to know after death occurs. Various experts from the congregation (lawyers, accountants, estate planners) can be recruited to assist at the workshops. Of course, it is the rabbi's commitment and support that ultimately guarantees success. Assistance in planning and conducting funeral decision workshops can often be obtaineed from the local memorial society. Memorial societies are non-profit associations of people who have joined together to promote simplicity in funeral practices and to emphasize the spiritual values of life and death rather than exalt the physical. There are more than 175 memorial societies in the United States and Canada. The names and addresses of these societies may be obtained from the Continental Association of Funeral and Memorial Societies, 1828 L Street NW, Washington, D.C.,20036. If there is no nearby memorial society, a temple may decide tp form one. Many of the memorial societies now functioning started just that way. The Continental Association is eager to assist any group wishing to form a society. Death can be a forbidding subject that is studiously avoided until It forces its way into a person's life. Or, if faced naturallly and prepared for carefully, it can be a healthy, liberating experience for individuals and for their families. The rabbi's guidance in before-crisls planning can make the difference. ••• For comprehensive, detailed coverage of funeral practices, costs, literature, and community resources, these two pam-

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Jewish Quiz Box By Rabbi Samuel J. Fox

QUESTION: Why is II that no benediction Is pronounced before the Meg illah of Lamentations is read on Tlsha H'Av in the Synagogue? ANSWKK: The same Is true of the Mcgilloth of Ituth. Song of Songs and Ecck'siastcs. The only one of the Megllloth over which a benediction Is pronounced Is (he Meglllah of Esther which Is read on Purim. Some auIhorltles explain Oils by saying thai only the Hook of Ksthcr Is"really referred to as a Meglllah and requires the same writing traditions as docs the Scfer Torah. We thus read the Book of Esther from a scroll thai has the same characteristics as a Torah. The other (our. Including (he Book ol Lamentations, arc read from a printed book edition and do not constitute a scroll lie., a Mcgillahi. Some claim that the obligation of reading and listening to the Book of Esther Is a definite obligation which requires a benediction like any olher religious obligation. The reading of the olher four books was established as a custom which become a requirement Since its original status is a custom it dors rail require a benediction, as important as the custom may be. One of the commentaries (L'vushi explains thai the Book ol Lamentations Is not written on parchment in (he form that a Torah Is written because It Is the hope of the Jewish people (hat the atmosphere of lament will not be a permanent one and that when the Messiah and the (inal redemption will come. Ihcre will be no need (or Lamentation. thu.s the character of lamentation is not permanent.

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"Feminism — Is It Good for the Jews?" was discussed by Blu Greenberg, author, lecturer, and chairman, Task Force on Women in a ChangIng Society of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York. "While there are tensions between feminism and Judaism, there are many ways In which they can nurture each other," she said. "The Jewish family is under heavy assault from a variety of forces — the alarming rise in divorces, the growing acceptability of a singles life-style, the Increasing number of women In careers. To cope with these forces, the Jewish community must provide "support systems" — day care centers, higher pay scales, a better understanding of both family and work roles. "The meaning of what the Jewish family offers must be openly taught and articulated," she said. "We must balance the wheel and show women that they can pursue careers and follow the traditional family choices such as having children." "Can the Jewish group survive and maintain Its Identity in an open society and In an atmosphere which places the highest priority on personal preoccupation and relegates community needs to near obscurity?" JWB executive vice-president Arthur Rotman discussed this question at another plenary. Mr. Rotman defined four critical areas that leaders of Jewish communities and Jewish Community Centers and JWB can work to improve a society In which personal preoccupation is paramount: 1) emerging needs of Jewish individuals and families; 2) fortifying Center and communal leadership to meet the challenge of the 1980s; 3) en-

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Anniversary Staff and residents of the Dr. Sher Home turned out en masse recently to honor Earlean Kern on the occasion of her 25th anniversary of continuous employment. Mrs. Kern began working at the Home on April 2,1955 as a nurse's aide. In the above photograph, Mrs. Kern is reading the plaque presented to her by Ben Laub: "This award is presented to Earlean Kern on the occasion of her 25th anniversary with the Dr. Sher Home from a grateful staff, residents and board of directors—April, 1980." In addition, the board of directors of the Bureau for the Aging expressed its appreciation to Mrs. Kern by giving her a $100 U.S. Savings Bond.

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Jewish communities here, in other countries in the diaspora, and particularly, in Israel. Representatives of the Center movements overseas who are here today are testimony to the validity of this concept. "We meet under the banner of the theme of this convention — 'A Time For Leadership.' The challenge is to exercise our collective leadership locally and at JWB — to ensure that our community continue to be well served by the Jewish Community Center — as we meet the challenge of the 80s." In an Interview, JWB President Robert L. Adler of Chicago said that Jewish communities must immediately utilize the vast untapped reservoir of "womanpower" to meet the growing demands of the spiralling Jewish population in cities throughout the Sunbelt. Pointing out that* "during the past decade there has been a tremendous exodus of the Jewish population from urban centers of the Northeast and Midwest to smaller communities In warmer climates," Adler noted that "as a result, these communities have insufficient Jewish communal resoureces to meet the particular needs of young Jewish families and senior adults and the unprecedented increase of single-parent families." He Indicated that JWB will take the lead in encouraging Jewish organizations to accelerate the training and development of both women and young people as professionals and volunteer leaders. "Nearly 1,000 Jewish communal representatives from throughout the U.S. and Canada, Israel, Great Britain, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Argentina and Venezuela attended the five-day convention.

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Opera/Omaha's "Artists In Residence" fund-raiser Sunday, June 1 at 2 p.m. in five Omaha homes will be a progressive art exhibit as well as **••••*••••*•••••••*••••••••••4 a progressive cocktail party. Grand finale will be champagne and dessert at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Baer, 6724 Davenport St. There will be a door prize drawing for art works donated to Opera/Omaha by ten prominent Midwestern artists. The artists will greet guests at mini-exhibits of their palntngs, sculptures and tapestries In each of the homes. Complimentary cocktails and gourmet hors d'oeuvrcs will be served at each stop". "Artists in Residence" cochairman Mrs. Walter Slack and Mrs. Henry Flood Robert Jr. have planned the Itinerary so that the houses are no more than five minutes apart: Coming soon. An Art Exhibit from kibbutz Ma'agen Michael, They are the homes ol Mr. Israel. Artist, Leah Llvhne, whose works Include etchings and and Mrs. Robert Owens, 1400 water-colors will soon have a display In the Jewish Community S. 84; Dr. and Mrs. F. Miles Center's gallery. Exhibit will open May 25 through June 25. Skultety, 1503 S. 83; Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Simon, 442. S. 82; and the Swanson Towers apartment of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Albert, 84th and Indian WELCOME T O . . . Hills Drive. Reservations must be made In advance with Mrs. Wallace AUTHENTIC GREEK FOOD Duff, 392-1232. Guests will receive advance catalogues of Greek Dinner Specialty the art, which will serve as the ticket of admission to the MOUSAKA party. with rice, slice gyro, lalod, Each home will be staffed brood ond coffoo I*.73 by volunteer hosts, hostesses SPANAKOPITA with spaghotti, slice gryo. tolad and parking attendants. Mrs. broad ond colfoo ' « • « Robert and her volunteer recruiting assistant, Mrs. Harlan Noddle, will host a lunchOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LUNCH & DINNER eon and briefing for the committee on Tuesday, May 928 So. 72nd St. 13 In the members' lounge at Joslyn Art Museum.

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Fun In Kansas City

"Signs & Symptoms Of A Heart Attack"

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The public is invited to attend a program to leam about the "Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack" on Wednesday, May Cal Klrshen, Master of Ceremonies, announced that one of We are going to Kansas City for three days of fun, sun and ex- 28,1980 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 333 South the highlights of this years Annual Sports Awards Program will citement. If you are entering the 5th through the 8th grades, you 132nd Street. The program and panel of speakers Is offered by be the showing of a special National Football League Blooper will not want to miss these trips. We will be going to Worlds of the Bcrgan-Mercy Hospital Coronary Care Unit nurses. Free FUm. Fun, catching a KC Royals Baseball game, visiting Crown Cen- blood pressure screenings will also be provided. The Sports Awards Program will be held on Sunday, May 18, ter, and much more. 1380 starting at 3 P.M. In the Centers Auditorium. Individual, We will be having a barbecue, sleep over with the KC 5th Championship Teams and Participation Awards will be prethrough 8th graders, as well as having the use of the KC summer sented. -amp. This will be a great trip, so please do not miss it and regisThis Joyous and exciting event provides the opportunity lor The JCC Physical Education Department Invites all Center •er today. the Health and Physical Education Committee, and staff to say members In the ninth through twelfth grades to spend an eveSchedule: 5th and 6th grade, July 9-10-11; 7th and 8th grade, thank you to volunteers and honor and recognize our members July 29-30-31. (Grade enrolled fall 1980). Further Information ning with friends playing In a summer basketball league. for their athletic achievement and participation. Play in the air conditioned JCC Gymnasium on Thursday and application available from Mark Greenbcrg, 334-8200 ext. nights beginning June 5, starting at 7:30 p.m. The league will be 35. limited to the first 32 paid signups. Form your own team or be placed on a team. Monday, June 2 Is the last day to sign up. The cost for the league is $15. Please fill out the tear off below with Arts and crafts, swimming, pony rides, picnics, nature hikes, your fee and mail or bring to the JCC Athletic Department, 333 flag ceremonies, field trips, and lots of outdoor fun are some of We're trying something new this summer for Center mem- South 132nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. the activities at Camp Shalom. Camp Shalom is for two, three, bers who still want to play some basketball, who want to stay in four, and five year olds looking for fun In the sun! shape, who want to get a good work-out and have some f u n . . . A Jewish Community Center Session I Is from June 23 to July 11, and Session II runs from summer basketball league on Wednesday evenings in our airJuly 14 to August 1. The two year olds will meet on Tuesdays and Health, Physical Education Dept. conditioned gymnasium. The League will start Wednesday, Thursdays from 9:30 to 11. Three, four and five year olds will June 4th at 7:30 p.m. Center members form your own team or Summer Basketball League come either three or five mornings a week from 9 to 11:30, exwe will place you on a team. The League will be limited to the Registration Form cept on Friday. The children will bring lunch and stay until first 32 paid signups. June 2 is the last day to sign up. The cost MEMBERS NAME AGE GRADE, _ _.__ 12:30. for the League is $15. Please fill out the form below and mail or HOME ADDRESS _Z1P PHONE Qualified and sensitive people will staff Camp Shalom. Each bring in to the JCC Athletic Department, 333 South 132 Street. BUSINESS ADDRESS ZIP PHONE group of children will have one lead counselor and one assistant Omaha, Nebraska 68154. ( > PLEASE SIGN ME UP FOR THE MENS WEDNEScounselor. Swimming will be supervised by highly qualified DAY EVENING SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE members of the Aquatics Department staff, In addition to our Jewish Community Center ( ) PLEASE SIGN ME UP FOR THE 9TII AND 12TH counselors. GRADE SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE Health, Physical Education Dept. We are looking forward to seeing your child at Camp Shalom. ENCLOSED IS MY CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF For more information, contact Marlen Frost at the "J." Summer Basketball League $__ _ . . ($15 LEAGUE FEE) MADE PAYABLE TO Registration Form THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER. MEMBERS NAME . . AGE GRADE HOME ADDRESS ZIP PHONE BUSINESS ADDRESS ZIP PH0NE__ . ( ) PLEASE SIGN ME UP FOR THE MENS WEDNESDAY EVENING SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE Because many of our members asked to have use of a locker Ci-PLEASE SIGN ME UP FOR THE 9TH AND 12TH to store their personal belongings, the Athletic Committee has GRADE SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE set aside to return 32 half lockers In the mens locker room and 28 ENCLOSED IS MY CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF CENTER BUILDING HOURS: half lockers in the womens locker room. J ($15 LEAGUE FEE) MADE PAYABLE TO SUNDAY, MAY25TH.-9 A.M. to7 P.M. Current Center members starting June 1st, may rent a storTHE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER MONDAY, MAY26TH.-6 A.M. to9P.M. age locker for $12 for the remaining six months until December 31. Starting January 1, 1980, members can rent storage lockers OUTDOOR POOL HOURS: for $24 per year. SUNDAY, MAY 25TH. - 1 0 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. Thirty two half storage lockers will be set aside for men and MONDAY, MAY 26TH. - 1 1 A.M. to8:30 P.M. twenty eight half storage lockers will be set aside for women and they will be rented on a first come, first served basis. Any memHEALTH CLUB HOURS: bers wishing a locker after they have all been rented will be put MONDAY, MAY26TH. - 9 a.m. to 12:30 P.M. WOMEN on a waiting list. TIME: 7P.M. to9:30P.M.-Thursday Evenlngs-BEGINS JUNE5 12:30P.M. 109P.M.MEN (June 5,12,19,26, July 3,10,17) CHILDRENS GAMEROOM (Keyhole & Hut) - 1 p.m. PLACE: THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, 333 South 13M St., to 4 p.m. Omaha (Tel 334-B200) YOUTH LOUNGE 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. COST OF COURSE: S100 lor Jewish Community Center Members; $150 SNACK BAR (outdor pool) MONDAY, MAY 26th.lor non-members (The Evelyn Wood Reading course now costs $475.001 10:00a.m. to5:30p.m.

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