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Federation Plans Brunch, Agenda To "Streamline" Annual Meeting A streamlined program is on the agenda for the annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of Omaha scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 18,1981. Joe Kirshenbaum, Federation president, has appointed Ducky Milder and Esther Canar as co-chairmen for the meeting. The new design for the meeting will include a brunch at 11:30 a.m. and agenda refinements calling for a meet-
ing no longer than 90 minutes. A highlight of the meeting will be the presentation of the Community Service Award, bestowed annually as a stimulant to creative programming by synagogues, organizations, and Federation departments. Last year, Temple Israel was presented with the award for Its initiation and encouragement of "Our Gang", an organization for single adults. The Society of Survivors was
^COUNCIL BLUFFS. LINCOLN, OMAHA Omaha, Neb., Fri., November 14,1980
presented with an honorable mention for the dinner it conducted to honor the liberators of the concentration camps. Nominations for the upcoming Community Service Award should be sent to Joe Kirshenbaum, Jewish Federation of Omaha, 333 South 132nd street, Omaha, 68154.
Nominations should be mailed by Nov. 28. Also by this date, nominations for the "Volunteer ofi the Year" award should have been mailed. This award is presented to an individual from each department who has, by his/her devotion, dedication and service, contrib-
Omaha Support is Urged For Israel Bond Dinner The State of Israel, at the Bonds and the Jewish Welfare Omaha Israel Bond Dinner of Federation", according to Joe State on Sunday, Nov. 23, is Kirshenbaum, president of the honoring Milton R. Abrahams Jewish Federation of Omaha. for being a foremost leader on Mr. Kirshenbaum observed the Omaha civic and Jewish "The 30-year history of the Isscene. rael Bond Organization close"The tribute to Mr. Abra- ly parallels the development hams should be supported by . of the State of Israel. Since its all members of the Jewish historic launching in 1950, the community with moral and fi- organization has been the nancial Involvement with the principal source of investment State of Israel through Israel dollars to aid the development of the nation's economy. Through Israel Bonds and other financial instruments, the Israel Bond Organization has provided Israel with some $5 billion in investment capital for the nation's economic growth. "The first 30 years are only the beginning", Mr. Kirshenbaum said. "Israel Bonds in the 1980s is essential if Israel is to remain strong and is to retain its international monetary credibility. Without this vital Bond money, Israel would have to dip Into its regular budget and expend It for development. This would harm the nation's defense posture. For development, Israel requires low-interest, low-cost dollars which are provided by Bond loans. Israel cannot afford to raid its own treasury for expanding and developing the country. That Dr. Geoffrey Wlgoder Is the responsibility of Bond
Kripke's New At Annual Jewish Book Fair The Seventh Annual Jewish Book Fair opens Sunday and continues through Dec. 7. A highlight of the celebration will be a special appearance by Dorothy Kripke who will introduce and autograph her newly published book, Let's Talk About Loving. This Sunday's program will feature Dr. Geoffrey Wlgoder, editor-in-chief, Encyclopedia Judalca, who will speak at 7:30 p.m. in the JCC on: "How
Jewish is the Jewish State?'' Born in Leeds, England, Dr. Wlgoder received his education at Trinity College in Dublin and the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, andwtoPhD from Oxford University. On his arrival In Israel in 1940, he joined the staff of Kol Israel, Israel radio, directing its overseas broadcasts until 1967. At present Dr. Wigoder serves as director of the Oral
History Division of the Institute of Contemporary Jewry of Hebrew University and director also of the University's Rad Film Archives. H*&3also Historical Director to Bet Hatefutsot, the new Museum of the Jewish Diaspora. In addition, he heads up the academic unit of the WZO's Department for Development and Service. Dr. Wigoder has edited basic reference works - e.g., New Standard Jewish Encyclopedia, Encyclopedia of the Jewish Religion, Jewish Art and Civilization, The Library of Jewish Knowledge and Israel Pocket Library. Dr. Wlgoder's lecture Is free and open to the public. The Jewish Federation Library will conduct Its annual sale of books, records and gift items from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. during the evening of Nov. 16. (Continued on Page 2)
Dead Sea, brad: Tbe minerals and salt In the Dead Sea create curious "PUlara of Salt" within tbe Sea, fashioning perfect platforms for mnhnthtng, Because of tbe Dead Sea's depth below Sea Level and tbe filtering out of ultra-violet rays, tbe nm's buring power Is reduced and becomes a very positive demest in tbe treatment of skin ailments.
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Milton R. Abrahams funds". Reservations and information for the dinner at Peony Park ballroom can be obtained by calling the Israel Bond office, 341-1177. The banquet will be under the supervision of the Vaad Hakashrut.
Youth Programs Funded By E. K. Newman Grants Howard Kaslow, chairman of the E.K. Newman Grants
High School Reports "Opening of Walls"
A Positive Element
uted In a great measure to the functioning of that department during the past year. Names of the winners of both the Community Service Award and the Volunteer of the Year award will be engraved on the permanent plaque in the lobby of the Jewish Community Center.
The Board of the Omaha brew class or a seminar in the High School of Jewish Studies adult education series, etc. announces a new format, to "The above examples are take effect with the resump- precisely that — examples," tion of second semester said Rabbis Isaac Nadoff and classes on Jan. 7,1981. Kenneth Bromberg. "There is In addition to the Wednes- a whole range of educational day evening program .(to be opportunities which will be held this year at Beth El Syna- considered by the curriculum gogue), director Stanley committee." Mitchell reports that the Newly elected chairman "walls have been opened". Phil Wayne said that while Credit status will be given to '"the Wednesday evening students who participate in classes are Important; the new other Jewish communal edu- format allows students to take cational activities. For exam- advantage of other options, ple, students are encouraged which a r e t h e m s e l v e s to attend and to report on the worthy." Kallah weekend or a Sunday Gass offerings and descripmorning breakfast/class or a tions will be mailed to parents. Shabbat morning discussion Mr. Mitchell also said that ingroup or a conversational He- quiries are Invited (553-3221).
Committee, has announced the Fall, 1980, awards by the Committee. In the Preschool through High School category, the Beth El religious school was awarded $2700 to establish a Hebrew language lab for individualized slddur instruction. Beth Israel received an additional $700 towards its computer assisted instruction program which was also funded with $1250 in the Spring. The Jewish Community Center was awarded $500 for a youth effectiveness training program. In the College category, a Joint proposal of The Department of Jewish Education and the Federation was awarded $1200 to fund a special series of programs for college students during their winter recess. According to Mr. Kaslow this brings the total of funds allocated during 1980 to $8900. Each year, the E.K. Newman Grants Committee can allocate up to 40 percent of the
income earned from the trust fund established from the sale of the Esther K. Newman Camp. Allocation of 1981 funds will occur in April of 1981.
Special Meeting A special meeting of the Federation Board of Directors will take place Monday at 7:30 p.m. In the JCC to discuss the relocation of the H.U.D. 202 Housing Project (apartments for the elderly) from its original location on the Preschool Playground to the rear parking lot. Joe Kirshenbaum, Federation president, said architectural sketches will be available to show the new layout. He said Board action is needed to meet the, Nov. 21 filing date required by H.U.D.
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World News Briefs On Alert LONDON, (JTAl - Jewish communal leaders have gone on alert following receipt by Labor MP Frank Allaun of a letter bomb It is feared that this could spark a third wave of such attacks in the past four years.
Although the letter did not explode , and although Allaun is known more for his extreme leftwing political opinions than for his connections with Jewish causes, the incident is regarded as symptomatic of a new surge in neo-Nazi antiSemitism is Britain. Much of this activity is frag-
mented and uncoordinated. The National Front, the leading neo-Nazi group, split into (ive segments last year and there are probably another five neo-Nazi groups. This means that as a force at the ballot box, the neo-Nazis are further from success than they ever were. Nevertheless, what they lack in cohesion the British Nazis more than make up in virulence.
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Hanukkah Arrives Dec. 2 Hanukkah, the "Feast of Lights", or "Feast of Dedication" commemorates the Maccabean victory over the Syrians In 165 B.C.E. and the rededication of the Temple which had been defiled by King Antlochus of Syria. This year, Hanukkah starts at sundown on Dec. 2. In next week's edition, the Jewish Press will publish a four-page insert for children, and a selection of advertisements geared for holiday giving.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 14 library Book Fair, JCC. Throughout the Month
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B nai B'fifh Ftfemen & Policemen Roc option, JCC, 2 p.m. Pioneer Women Board meoting, Siref's, 12 noon ' Our Gang Party, Sortinos, 7 p.m. Dr. Geoffrey Wigoder lecture. JCC, 7:30p.m.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Older Adults. JCC, lOo.m. Jr. High Pizza Party, JCC. 5:30 p.m. Jowiih Press committee meeting, JCC. 7:30 p.m. College for Jewish Family Learning Classes and Mini Series, JCC, 7:30 p.m. Hebrew Classes a.m. ond p.m. as schoduled thru week.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Peer Counseling. JCC. 7:30 p.m. BBYO Board meeting, JCC. 7:30 p.m. JCC Board mooting, JCC, 7:30 p.m.
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"For Men Only." JCC. 7:30 p.m. B'noi B'rith BroadbreoKors, Ranch Bowl, 12 noon Koloh Franklin Miirochi Women; Both El, 12:30 B'noi B'rilh Bingo. JCC, 7:30 p.m. Bureau lor the Aging Evaluation Task Force, JCC, 7.30 p.m.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Older Adult "Walk-in. Drop-in," Beth El, 10 a.m. B'nai B'rith Women Luncheon, JCC, 12 noon Book Discussion Croup. JCC, 12:30 STEP Program, JCC, 7 p.m. ACT/SAI Course, JCC, 7:30 p.m.
Beth El School Boord, 7:30 p.m. Federation Women's Division Campaign, JCC. 9:30 A.M.
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JERUSALEM, (JTA) There is a definite and downward Irend in Jewish tourism figures from the United States to Israel over the past two years, a senior Israeli official revealed. Amnon Altman, head of the government's Tourism Authority, put part of the blame on American Jewish organizations which, he said, were "not stressing Israel as a tourism destination" for their members. Nor were the major Jewish organization holding a sufficient or satisfactory number of their assemblies and conferences In Israel, Altman asserted. He said there were some exceptions, but overall he could say that these organizations seemed not to attach enough "consciousness" to the need to encourage American Jews to visit Israel.
are told, they do not have an immediate family living in Israel. Other Jews who manage to apply may wait for months on end without receiving an answer.
Firo Chiefs Honored NEW YORK (JTA) - Fire Chiefs Charles Behrens and Philip Kaplan have been honored by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCUC) for risking their lives to rescue eight Torah scrolls and silver ornaments during a fire at Temple Emanuel of Parkchcster In The Bronx, last month. Peggy Tishman, JCRC vice president and chairman of Its commission on Jewish Security and Police Liaison, presented special awards to the firechiefs expressing the gratitude of the entire community, noting that "we often overlook the dally risks that the firefighters take in protecting our homes, properties and communities."
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Doors Shut NKW YORK (JTA) - In what the Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry (SSSJ) and Union of Councils for Soviet Jews (U('SJ) called "an unprecedented move that may well seal the small crack in the iron door still open," emigration authorities in the Ukrainian city of Kharkov have reportedly notified Jewish exit applicants that if they are refused visas, they must sign a declaration that they have been warned that they cannot _apply agjyrujindjhajjhiej'^wilj _ get a job within a month. Normally, a refusnik can reapply every half year, but those who arc left without jobs are often threatened with imprisonment for "parasitism " In the past few years, restrictive emigration policies have begun in Ukrainian cities, then spcad throughout the USSH, the SSSJ and the UCSJ reported. Recent emigration has steadily dropped as restrictions grow ever higher, the SSSJ and UCSJ said. Tens of thousands of Jews have been refused even the opportunity to apply to leave because, they
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Election Sweep by Reagan Prompts Comment from Jews By Joseph Potakott WASHINGTON (JTA) - Jubilant Jewish Republicans hailed Ronald Reagan's sweep to the Presidency, while downcast Democrats, who considered the defeat of their standard bearer Jimmy Carter as not unexpected, were depressed by control of the U.S. Senate passing to the Republicans which came as a surprise. Reagan's victory statement, in which he said he was pledged "my sacred oath" to maintain his campaign commitments, was praised by Republican leaders as indicative of his all-out support for Israel's security and sovereignty over unified Jerusalem, although some caution that (he makeup of the Reagan Administration Is unknown and commitments may be altered. Theodore Cummlngs, the retired Los Angeles businessman who was regarded as the closest of Reagan's Jewish friends, is understood to be the only Jew in the President-elect's Inner circle that will determine the makeup of Reagan's transition team that will take over the Carter Administration. Cabinet selections will come late this month or early In December. Cummlngs has spoken with complete confidence that Reagan will maintain his consistent support for Israel's security and Its strategic importance to the United States. Albert Spiegel, the Los Angeles lawyer who headed the Coalition for Reagan-Bush of which Cummlngs and Detroit's Max Fisher were honorary cochairmen, told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, "We are confident that Governor Reagan as President will fulfill his commitments to the people of the United States, including Its Jewish community." He added: '^Ve are pleased Governor Reagan will give new direction to the country and that he had great support in the Jewish community for his campaign. The Jewish community made a significant contribution to his victory and has earned the right to be heard on matters of concern and Interest to the Jewish community both In International and domestic affairs." In New York, Industrialist George Klein, a national cochairman of the Coalition, pointed out to the JTA that Reagan had received the "hlgest percentage of the Jewish vote of an Republican Presidential candidate in history." He attributed this to Reagan's "strong pro-Israel position,"
his views on the national economy and military preparedness." "A strong defense posture for (he United States also is Important for Israel," Klein said. He noted Reagan's promise of U.S. coproduction rights for Israel in Us manufacture of weaponry for export that could mean Israel's economic survival. A Democratic view was presented to the JTA by Alfred Moses, the Washington lawyer who serves as President Carter's liaison with the Jewish community, and has been entrusted to work on some of the President's most pressing problems. Moses told the JTA that it was too early to analyze the Jewish vote. However, he noted "there were defections among Jews as among all constituent groups" from the Democratic Party. "It Is hard to say where there is an aberration or a longer term trend," he said. Other comments included one from Jacob Stein, a former chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, who is a cochairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Or-, ganlzatlons, who is a cochairman of the Reagan-Bush Coalition, along with Industrialist Gordon Zacks, of Columbus, Ohio, and New York lawyer Maxwell Rabb. While attending the Coalition's celebration here Stein told the JTA: "Reagan will stand behind his commitments to a strong and secure Israel. His Administration will regard Israel as a strategic asset, as a valued friend and a trusted ally." Stein said that the Jewish community would "support his efforts to build a strong America and to work for peace."
David Weinstcln, director of the Republican National Committee's Outreach Program, pointed out that if the Carter people "feel badly about Republicans getting control of the Senate, then the Democrats have learned a lesson that the Jewish vote cannot be taken for granted." Independent candidate John Anderson's national coordinator for the Jewish community, Aaron Rosenbaum, estimated that the 18-20 percent of the Jewish vote across the nation went to Anderson. He said that "this vote represented the very strong pro-Anderson sentiment on the basis of his positive record and pledges as well as anll-Carler feeling." Rosenbaum, who was research director for eight years of the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee before joining the Anderson campaign, said that the election results "clearly shows the Jewish vote cannot be taken for granted. The process since 1972 is that the Jewish vote is no longer a sure thing for Democrats." A sidelight on the gatherings of Democrats and Republicans in two major Washington hotels was the visit to both of them by Harry Hurwitz, the Israel Embassy's Minister for Information. He told the JTA, "I saw friends In both headquarters and I conveyed our (Israel's) congratulations to the people on the Reagan team."
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Only in America The Democratic process has worked its magic again as it does in the course of every election in the United States of America. This time, the process has displayed for the entire world to see that even dramatic changes in philosophy can be effected smoothly. Unlike other parts of the world, free elections guarantee that people control government, that people determine the future course of direction. Let us, the Jews, count our lucky stars. The past four decades have seen Jewish life in Eastern Europe reduced substantially. Jews have fled Moslem lands and are an endangered species in Central America. Our Israel stands as a beacon beckoning her Jewish family to return home. If Israel did not exist, where could Jews go? In America, Jews and other minorities have a sanctuary. But, America has only existed for little more than 200 years. Constant vigilance on the part of every American is necessary. The future course of America will be shaped by those who participate with vigor, by those who constantly express concern, by those who believe in the magic of freedom for all.
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What's Jordan UpTo? By Leonard J. Davis Near East Report King Hussein of Jordan has long been known as the Middle East's "survivor." He has survived assassination attempts, Arab political maneuvering and even military defeats. In the latest chapter in Arab realignment, the king has thrown his lot in with Iraq, supporting the invasion of Iran. Purportedly a "moderate" and a "friend of the United States," the king has now pledged his nation's resources to the radical Ba'athist regime headed by the ruthless Saddam Hussein. Soviet materiel is now making its way to Iraq via Jordan's ports. Why? Helena Cobban, writing the The Christian Science Monitor, claimed that Hussein has his nation's approval in his support ol Iraq "The Jordanians have a a new pride in the independence and nationalism of their monarch," Cobban discovered, "and the alliance with Iraq undoubtedly has been good for business." The benefits accrued include "generous helpings of Iraqi aid" and plans to pipe water from Iraq's Euphrates River. Jordanian-Syrian tensions have now virtually killed plans for joint development of the Yarmuk Ri ver. Details of the Iraqi aid were revealed by Business Week (No__yember • Oj^Morc. than half of the Jordanian budget comes from foreign payments—more than 75 percent of military aid is included.'' Of that, Iraq ispaylng more than $1 billion for Jordanian arms purchases, $120 million in joint Iraqi-Jordanian companies, and $130 million for expansion of Jordan's Aqaba port. Politically, there are other benefits to the Jordan-Iraq alliance, Business Week wrote. Jordanians feel, according to the magazine, that the conflict may be "potentially stabilizing to the region—as long as the superpowers stay out—since it once again establishes Arab unity" against Khomeini's Islamic revolution. "The alliance with Iraq," Business Week explained, "also
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transaction assure not only that there Is enough to keep all the banks busy, but also that there are long queues at each of the branches as well. There are three major banks in Israel—Bank Leuml, Bank Hapoallm and the Israel Discount Bank. The competition between them is fierce. Two other banks, coming up fast, are the United Mizrachi Bank and the First International Bank. Bank Leuml is the biggest. It holds almost 50 percent of all public deposits, and in a list of the 300 largest banks in the Western world It ranks 91st. The Bank of Israel, a Government body, regulates and controls many of the operations of the banks. For one thing it requires a very high liquidity balance, which means that the banks are limited In the amount of credit they can extend. That doesn't stop them from exceeding the legal limit, however. The Bank of Israel imposes penalties on banks which loan more money than they should, and the banks simply pass the cost along to the borrower in terms of higher interest rates. In the same way, good customers are not reprimanded If they show a big overdraft at the end of the month. Israel's banks consider it important to maintain a good Image, and so they conduct a perpetual campaign of general institutional advertising. One of their recent well promoted slogans is: "Had the benefit of credit lately? Then say a good word for the banks." And another: "The banks — the oxygen of the country's economy." There is order and system and even logic in almost all the banking operations, but to those who are not accustomed to the local way of doing business, Israel's financial world is a jungle.
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To the Editor: Chuck Arnold, Marsha Bessingerand the Children's Committee are to be commended for bringing to both Center members and non-Center members a third season of the Popcorn PlaySome Jordanians, however, are beginning to have "second house. Popcorn Playhouse is an opportunity for our children to thoughts" about their country's support for Iraq, according to experience live entertainment and to learn at an early age the responsibility of an audience. Eric Morgenthaler of The Wall Street Journal. In his article last Popcorn Playhouse Is not a babysitting service and should week, Morgenthaler wrote that Jordanian executive and businessmen originally backed the war expecting that Iraqi appreci- not be as such. However, Just having returned from viewing, "The Wizard of Oz" at the Playhouse I (eel that too many parenation would "reward" Jordan with "a flood of contracts and aid." With the war in its second month and Iraq failing to roll ts arc using it as a dumping place for their young children! Why can't a parent spend 90 minutes watching the same entertainover Iran, many Jordanians are changing their opinion. ment as his/her child watches? Is it wrong to view something Morganthaler observed, "They worry about possible eco- with your child so that you can intelligently discuss with him/hnomic disruption. . and about the outside chance of a wider war er what was seen? that might even bring bombing raids against Jordanian tarThe audience at the "Wizard of Oz" was noisy and many chilgets." One American in Amman warned the reporter that if the dren simply just got up and walked around. This was so discourJordanians "start committing resources to the Iraqi front, the teous to the professional performers! I fear that if this type of bottom would fall out of Jordan's most valuable asset—its sta- behavior continues In our audience, the Children's Committee bility and aloofness from conflict. The rationale for foreign in- will find it quite difficult to book future shows. vestment. . .is the remarkable stability of this place. Susan SUvennan But beyond the economic damage King Hussein's decision To the Editor: may bring, the Journal reporter continued, other Jordanians - ,...."J.usuAlly..sr«ak-lQ..ynui reade.es ln.anQthe,r column, buttoday.,.. fear political damage—"particularly if an inconclusive war I want to address them on a very special subject. leads. . .to the toppling of Iraq's president, Saddam Hussein." Would you give ten minutes of your time if you had good reaSome Jordanians also blame the Iraq-Iran war for weakening son to believe it would help a family in a difficult situation? the "Arab stand against Israel. . .The PLO sees the war as a se- Would your conscience bother you, later, if you found that your rious setback to its own cause.'' failure to give the ten minutes might have contributed to failure and disappointment? You have heard of Abe Stolar, the Chicago-born Jew who, together with his wife and son, are not being permitted to leave Moscow. After a careful study of the case we believe that the Stolars may not be victims of any Soviet plot, but have simply fallen into the meshes of an ordinary bureaucracy which exists in many countries. They had been given permission to leave in 1975, but for technical reasons were at the last minute turned back at the airport. Stolar and his sop hold valid American passports. His wife, Gita, has been granted Israeli citizenship. They are recognized In Moscow as foreign nationals, but their case has been pigeonholed by underl ing clerks. We believe that if we can bring this obvious instance of injustice to the attention of the right people in Moscow, the wrong will be righted. Organizations across the land, like the Anti-Defamation League, the Student Struggle (or Soviet Jewry and others are joining in a united effort to clear the red tape and let the Stolars go home. You, dear reader, can help. Please address a polite letter to H.E. Andrei Gromyko, Soviet Foreign Minister, The Kremlin, RSFSR., Moscow, .USSR, calling his attention to the case and asking him to correct the injustice. If you want to do more, write in the same Vein to K.I. Zotov, All Union Ovir, Ul. Ogareva 6, Moscow 103009, USSR — perhaps with copies to H.E. Ambassador Anatoli Dobrynin, the Soviet Embassy, Washington, D.C. If you want to have a good feeling that you did something useful — won't you please write that letter today? Tomorrow you won't have to reproach yourself for laziness or lack of conscience. And Instead of just reading about history, you will in your smal 1 way also have a share In shaping It! Carl Alpert, Haifa
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Oil Causes Deficit For Israel in 1980 NEW YORK, N.Y. - Israel's Finance Minister Yigael llurvltz told Israel Bond national officers and other key Bond leaders this week that for the first time in the 32-year history of Israel, there would have been no trade deficit this year had Israel not given up the Abu Rudeis and Alma oil fields In the Sinai to Egypt to meet the terms of the peace treaty. Israel Is expected to spend $2.4 billion for oil in 1980, he said. The Finance Minister reported that recently imposed
Ehud Gol has been appointed Consul for Information at Consulate General of Israel's office in Chicago for the Midwestern region of the USA. He replaces Mrs. Channa Palti who has completed her tenure of service in Chicago. Consul Gol is a third generation "Sabra", bom In Jerusalem in 1*40. He studied international relations and political science at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and continued his studies in International politics and history at Hunter College - City University of New York. He was among the first graduates of an advanced study course for diplomats sponsored by Israel's Foreign Ministry. After serving in the Israel Defense Forces, Consul Gol joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From 1966-1971 Mr. Gol served as assistant to the director of the Foreign Ministry's Personnel Department. From 1972-1977 he was viceconsul at the Consulate General of Israel and Mission to the • United NalionslnNew York. Upon his return to Israel in 1977 he was appointed division head for Personnel Planning and Programming within Israel and the Israel Missions throughout the world. During this period Consul Gol also fulfilled functions in the Official Guests Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Ehud Gol and escorted various dignitaries (particularly from the United States) who visited Israel. In the 1980 Jerusalem Conference for Mayors, he was the official representative of the Foreign Ministry and hosted Chicago's Mayor Jane Byrne as well as other Mayors from the Midwest region of the United States. Mr. Gol Is married and has twochlldferi. His wife, Sha: ron, was born In the United States and immigrated to Israel in 1909. She has a Master's Degree in Urban Planning and worked In the Ministry of Interior's Planning Division and as Deputy Editor of the "Israel Journal for City and Regional Planning."
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austerity m e a s u r e s had economy, Mr. Hurvttz told the Jewish Family Service has achieved better and faster re- Israel Bond leadership, "Our accepted Joel Brooks as a sosults than anticipated. "On the enemies are not capable of cial work Intern with the agenbasis of the first 10 months of harming Israel. This is not to cy. this year," he said, "we ex- say that they won't try. But if The internship Is in partial pect the trade deficit to be $1 they do, they will be beaten fulfillment of the requirebillion less than anticipated at mor severely than before. At ments for graduate studies at the start of the year. The Is- this moment an unstable econ- the University of Nebraska at raeli public has understood omy is our enemy." Omaha, leading to the Masthe necessity for the budget Calling on the Israel Bond ter's of Social Work degree. cuts and the elimination of Organization to intesify its efAllan Greene, administrator food subsidies, all of which are forts, Mr. Hurvitz said: "You for Jewish Family Service, is intended to reduce consump- who are tied to us heart and the direct supervisor for Mr. tion and to encourage Israel soul are keenly aware of our Brooks. industry to produce for foreign situation. We know we can Working with Allan Gonshmarkets." count on you to pursue your cr, supervisor of Jewish FamiEmphasizing the impor- program of mobilizing funds ly Service, Mr. Brooks Is retance of strengthening Israel's for us with even greater suc- sponsible for a variety of cess in the months ahead." services. He has been counsel-
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Geoffrey Wigldor JCC 7:30 p.m. Monday MINI-SERIES with Allen Gonsher on "TOPICMANIA" - 7:30 p.m. JCC MINI-SERIES with Rabbi Isaac Nadoff on exploring Jewish thoughts 8:30 p . m . - J C C On Monday nights, Nov. 24 and Dec. 15, a duo-course with Barry Morrison, ADL/CRC director. On Monday night, Dec. 1, an evening with David Gitlitz of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln on "Jews, Crypto-Jews and the Spanish Inquisition". These classes, plus on-going classes in Hebrew, Yiddish and Calligraphy, are sponsored by the College for Jewish Family Learning of the Jewish Cultural Arts Council.
During his studies at the University of Iowa, Mr. Brooks worked in a nursing home engaged in individual and group therapy for the elderly. After studying social work and counseling and earning his bachelors degree at the University, Mr. Brooks returned to Omaha and worked for 1V4 years at Boys Town as an assistant family teacher, after which he returned' to school for his Masters degree. During his first year in' the graduate program at UNO, Mr. Brooks worked at the Nebraska Psychiatric Institute as a psychiatric social worker engaged in family therapy \h Already in progress is a new the Children's Department, group program "For Men after which he was hired there, Only", designed for single di- as a psychiatric therapy assisvorced men. Mr. Brooks Is the tant during the summer professional in charge and fa- months. ; cilitator of the program which > meets each Wednesday eveNow In his second and final ning. year, Mr. Brooks plans to reIn the area of planning, Mr. ceive his MSW in May. Joining Jewish Family Ser- j Brooks is charged with the de' velopment of a projected vice last August, Mr. Brooks "Jewish Caring Line," a pro- said: "I am delighted with the ' gram for individuals experi- opportunity to receive trainencing a domestic or emotion- ing and experience within a al life crisis. "It is our hope," Jewish community structure said Mr. Brooks, "that we can where I some day wish to work provide the necessary emer- in the areas of family and gency and continuing counsel marriage counseling." and advice which is so effectively brought to those in need Mr. Brooks is a native Omaby volunteers who have them- han and is married to the forselves experienced similar sit- mer Naomi Shainwald of Chicuations. ago. Joel Brooks ing with both families and individuals assigned to him.
Aging Meeting The Bureau for the Aging meeting originally scheduled for Nov. 11 has been rescheduled for Nov. 18, noon, at the Dr. Sher Home.
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-Beth Israel SERVICES: Friday: Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat Service 4:45 p.m Late Friday Night Service 8:15p.m. The service will be conducted by Rabbi Isaac Nadoff and Cantor Leo Fettman. The Oneg Shabbat reception following the service will be cosponsored by Mr and Mrs. M. H. Pessen in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Jason Franklin, and by Sisterhood. Saturday: Morning Service 8.45 a m At this service Jason Louis Franklin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Franklin, will become a Bar Mitzvah. The Bar Mitzvah celebrant will participate in conducting major portions of the service. A Kiddush luncheon will be served in honor of the occasion Youth Services 10 a m The Junior Congregants are invited to the Kiddush luncheon in honor of the Bar Mitzvah celebrant. Class with the Rabbi 4 p.m. Mincha4:45p.m Mincha will be followed by Shalosh S'udot, Maariv and Havdalah. The Shalosh S'udot will be sponsored by Mr and Mrs. Henry Appel in memory of Hyman Mortfield and Mor rls Appel Sunday: Morning Service 9 a m . Breakfast 9:30 a m "Exploring Jewish Ideas" with the Rabbi9:5Oa m. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 4:4.': p.m. COFFEE WITH CANTOR Cantor Leo Fettman will be holding a series of coffees for parents of our religious school students. The first coffee will be held on Nov. 18, at 8 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, Room 6. This will give parents the opportunity to have some input to planning and curriculum for the reli_glous school.„„'..__ i. BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING The Board of Education will meet on Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m., in the Social Hall. SHABBATON B'nai Israel Synagogue in Council Bluffs, will host Beth Israel's Kitah Vav (6th grade) and Kitah Zayin (7th grade) students for a Shabbaton, Nov.
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21-23, with their teachers, Mrs David Goodman and Cantor Leo Fettman. Mrs Leo Fettman will help chaperone HANUKKAH ART CONTEST Students can design and create any decorative or usable Hanukkah object at home. All objects will be displayed at the annual Hanukkah dinner on Dec. 7, at which time winners will be announced. Every entry in the Sunday School division will receive a prize. There will be one winner from each grade in Talmud Torah, and all entrants will receive certificates. The Contest deadline will be Dec. 1. JEWISH BOOK MONTH CONTEST Jewish Book Month is a national, month-long celebration during which the emphasis Is on the importance of books in Jewish life. As in the past years, a book-report contest will be held for students in all grades. Reports on books of Jewish content will be judged by a Beth Israel panel of judges and special awards given to the winning entries. A special Federation Library' committee will also choose grand prize winners from among each synagogue's winners. Book report deadline will be Dec. 1. HANUKKAH DINNER Beth Israel again highlights the Hanukkah Festival with an annual family dinner on Dec. 7, at 5:30 p.m. Each family is asked to bring its own menorah and candles for a grouplighting of the candles. The evening of the dinner will be the sixth Hanukkah light. Dinner will be followed by a special program to be.presented by the Religious School teaching staff. As in the past, the Synagogue will be sending Hanukkah gift packages to all of our out-of-town students. These will include a Hanukkah menorah, candles, Information and instructions concerning the observance, and holiday sweets.
Sabbath Candlelighting Friday, November 14, 4:47 p.m. Friday, November 21, 4:42 p.m. B e n e d i c t i o n f o r K i n d l i n g Sabbath Lights: Barukh Atah Adonoy Eloheinu Melekh Haolam, Asher Kideshanu Bemitzvotav Vetzivanu Lehadik NerShel Shabbat. (Blessed art Thou, 0 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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SERVICES: Friday: 8:15p.m. Ftabbi Sidney H. Brooks, Rabbi Barry L. Weinstcin, and Cantor Harold I. Firestone will officiate. The second in the Sabbath Discussion Series — "Hidden Treasure in Words . . . The Lexicon of Judaism" — will cover the subject "Aliyah" — GolngUp!" The discussion follows the worship service and there will be a Sabbath Coffee Hour. Saturday: Morning Services 11 a.m.
SERVICES: Friday: 8:15p.m. Rabbi Kenneth Bromberg, Cantor Aaron Edgar and the Beth El Choir will conduct the services. Saturday: 9:30a.m. 4:45p.m. • minha-maariv Sunday: 9:a.m. Weekdays: 7a.m.and7p.m.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Religious School will be held Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. and Nov. 16, at 10 a.m. Hebrew Classes will be held Nov. 17-20. CLASSES On Nov. 16 Marcia Tatz will conduct a post Bar/Bat Mitzvah Hebrew Class at 9 a.m. and Beginning Hebrew for Adults at 10:30 a.m.. Confirmation Class with Rabbi Brooks will meet Nov. 19, 4 p.m. Rabbi Jonathan Roscnbaum will speak. B'NOT MITZVAH Jennifer Beth Levltan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford A. Levltan, and Caryn Michelle Sadofsky, daughter of Susan Sadofsky and Michael Sadofsky, will each became a Bat Mitzvah on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14 and 15. The last in the series of Coffee with the Rabbi will meet with Rabbi Brooks on Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. The General topic — "Keeping Current Jewishly" covers trends in American1 and World Jewish affairs, Jewish current events and local communal issues. The series is sponsored by the Temple Israel Sisterhood. PRACTICAL PARENTING The Nov. 16 session has been cancelled. The next session will be held Nov. 23, at 10 a.m.
LUNCH AND LEARN WITH THE RABBI The Lunch and Learn Series with Rabbi Bromberg will continue on Nov. 20, noon at the Conant Hotel HANUKKAH CONCERT Special Rehearsals of the Adult Choir will be held Nov. 23 — 8 p.m. and Nov. 24 — 7:30 p.m. HANUKKAH GIFT SHOP The Sisterhood Gift Shop will be open on Nov. 16 and 23, 10 a.m.-noon.
B'nai Jacob Adas Yeshuron Saturday: 8:45a.m. Sunday: 8 a.m.
Dr. Sher Home SERVICES: Friday: 7 p.m. Dally and Saturday: 9 a.m. The residents and staff of the Dr. Sher Home invite the families, volunteers and friends of the residents to attend services. Kiddush following services on Shabbat.
SERVICES: Friday: 7p.m. Saturday: Services 9 a.m. Jr. Congregation Religious School 9:30 a.m. Weekdays: 7 a.m. Sunday: 9:30a.m.
Lincoln B'nai Jeshurun SERVICES: Friday: 7p.m. Family Service Story Sermon and Birthday Blessing Hosts: Mr. and Mrs. Clay Statmorc in honor of Sasha's birthday.
Offutt Air Base SERVICES: Services are conducted in the Capchart Chapel on the second and fourth Friday of each month, 8 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service. Services are conducted by Major Theodore Stainman.
Council Bluffs B'nai Israel SERVICES: Saturday: 9a.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. Services conducted by Mr. Sam Sacks.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mozer of Bellevue, WA announce the engagement of their daughter Anne Elizabeth to Martin M. Bloomenthal. Both reside In East Windsor, N.J. Mr. Bloomenthal is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Bloomenthal of Waterbury, Conn. Miss Mozer graduated from Whitman College and is a research assistant with Mathematlca Policy Research. Mr. Bloomenthal graduated from Pratt Institute and is a partner In Harrison Fraker, Architects. A May wedding In Princeton, N.J. is planned. Mrs. Abe Mozer Is the bride's grandmother.
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OmahaOrganizations CORNHUSKER Cornhusker Lodge will honor retiring policemen and firemen on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Jewish Community Center. The public may attend. Kalah Franklin Mlxrachi Kalah Franklin Chapter, American Mizrachi Women, will meet on Nov. 19, In the Social Hall of Beth El Synagogue. Mrs. Abe Klopper, program vice-president, announced that following a 12:30 luncheon, Rabbi Allan Gonsher, supervisor of Jewish Family Services of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, will speak on "The Role of Jewish Grandparents in Light of Changing Family Structure." Mrs. David Potash, president, said that because of the great interest in this subject, grandfathers are welcome to attend along with members and other guests. Reservations may be made with FayeSekar, 551-3049; Ida Spector, 551-1693, or Rhoda Guggenheim, 553-7847. ORTSabbf^i ORT Sabbath is a traditional activity of ORT chapters around the country. On Nov. 21 Omaha ORT members will worship at Beth. El Synagogue. Members of ORT will participate in the service and
will sponsor the Oneg Shabbat following services. Shabbat dinners will be served in members' homes prior to services. Persons interested in attending a dinner or offering their homes should contact chairperson, Cheryl Lee at 333-3452. B'NAI B'RITH WOMEN
B'nai B'rith women will have its Nov. 20 meeting at the JCC and luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Dr. Beverly Mead, associate dean and professor of psychiatry Creighton University, will speak on "Surviving Motherhood." The cost of the luncheon is $3.75. Call Rosaline Epstein, 551-3476, for reservations by Nov. 17. Dr. Mead has multiple interests In the field of psychiatry and has worked in private, military and V.A. Hospital settings, clinic, research, teaching and In administration. He has been on the faculty of Schools of Medicine at the University of Utah and the University of Kentucky. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Mead has lived and worked in Detroit, Mich.; Frankfurt, Germany; Salt Lake City, U.; Lexington, Ky.; and Omaha, Ne. Dr. Mead was born in New Orleans, La., and received his M.D. in South Carolina in 1947.
Lincoln Lights Judy Evnen, senior, and BenJIe Kushner, junior, at South-East Lincoln High School had the leading roles in "South Pacific" held Oct. 30Nov. 1. Judy Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Evnen and Benjie is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Kushner. Mrs. Laurie (John) Tavlin's name was Inadvertantly omitted from the new membership list of the Lincoln Chapter of Hadassah. The South Street Temple announces the Institution of a Pre-school Program. During this coming year, the Preschool will meet four times, with each session dedicated to the study of different Jewish holidays. This program will be open to all children of Temple members, ages 3-5 years, who
are not enrolled in the Temple Religious School. Each of these four sessions will be held on a Sunday morning, starting at 10 a.m., and running until 11:45 a.m. During the year, the following holidays will be covered: Hanukkah, Shabbat, Purlm and Passover. This program will be under the direction of Mrs. Estelle Kominsky. Assisting her will be Mrs. Sarah Stratmore and Mrs. Carol Richman. The registration fee for this program is $8 which covers all four sessions. Pre-reglstration is required. Please send checks no later than Nov. 14 to the Temple office. Thanks to the efforts of Rabbi Henry Karp of the South Street Temple, the Judaica Shop is now housed In the Activity Room.
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Cantors Featured at Beth El Concert In a tribute to Hanukkah, Cantor Aaron Edgar, Cantor Emeritus of Beth El Synagogue, will chant the traditional blessings over the Hanukkah Lights at the upcoming Dec. 6 concert. "Cantor Edgar has long been recognized for his artistic interpretations and beautiful voice. His long and devoted service to the syna: gogue has earned him an esteemed place in the American
Paul Cohen Assists Schenecfady College Paul G. Cohen, vice president of operations for the Riekes Crisa Corp., is helping direct a $38 million campaign in support of Union College, Schenectady, N.Y. Mr. Cohen, a member of The Campaign for Union National Committee, resides at 1855 S. 130th St. He is a I960 Union graduate. Mr. Cohen also is a vice president of the Jewish Federation of Omaha and Chairman of the Central Planning and Budget Committee. The goal of The Campaign for Union, which was recently announced at the College, Is to double Union's $30 million endowment by 1985 and to provide $8 million in operating support through the Annual Fund. The National Committee will act as Campaign spokesmen around the country. The College seeks endowment support for professorships, scholarships, its Science and Engineering Center, and the Ramee campus (Union has the first architecturally designed college campus in the country, conceived by 19th century French architect Joseph Jacques Ramee). The second element of the Campaign involves raising .$8 million in operating support
Cantorate," a synagogue spokesman said. Hazzan Robert Shapiro of Beth El will offer a cantorial hymn of thanksgiving, Modlm Anacnnu Lach, by Israel Alter. "The chant is in the east European Hazzanic style which possesses warmth, coloratura, and great devotion in proclaiming God's daily miracles. Hanukkah celebrates the miracle of lights and is a festival of freedom. Much of the music of Beth El's concert will focus on these very themes," Hazzan Shapiro said. Scheduled (or a Saturday evening, during Hanukkah, the gala concert is intended to be a family affair, the cantor said. Soloists, chlors, musicians will join in to offer beautiful music, and to assist the much needed Youth Scholarship Fund at the Synagogue, he added. Such funds enable many young people to attend Jewish summer camps, conventions, and Israel program.
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Epstein Will Play At Beth El Concert Arnold (Tuffy) Epstein will appear at the Beth El Synagogue Hanukkah concert, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. He will conduct the Beth El adult choir in concert Including a 17th century baroque composition of Maoz Tzur, Rock of Ages. Most Jews today usually associate these words with a more recent hymn of Maoz Tzur taken from the musical melos of a German song, Mr. Epstein said. He also will direct the adult
Council Bluffs News A dinner, sponsored by Council Bluffs Haddasah and B'nai B'rith chapters, will be held on Nov. 20 at B'nai Israel Synagogue, 7p.m Mrs David Goodman of Talos Verdcs, Calif., national board of Hadassah member, will be the guest speaker. For reservations call Mrs. Ed Tepperman, 322-0H9.
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Arnold (Tuffy) Epstein choir, expanded to include USY singers, In the Hanukkah anthem, composed by the Italian composer, Benedetto Marcello. Mr. Epstein also will perform a clarinet composition in tribute to Hanukkah and the theme of Freedom, called Hora. All proceeds will go to the Youth Scholarship Fund. Many persons In the Omaha community will be participating in a variety of choruses. Needlework Supplies Counseling & Classes 2020 No. 72nd St. 391-6020 Mon.-Frl. 10-5
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The Chains, by Gerald Green. New York: Seaview Books, 1980. 470 p. A Saga featuring three generations of brawling, semi-criminal Chains, a Brooklyn Jewish family. Anti-Semitism and the Foundations of Christianity, ed. by Alan Davies. New York: Paulist Press, 1979. 258 p. Christian scholars discuss the biblical, historical, theological and ethical problems raised for Christians by anti-Semitism. The Glory of Jerusalem, by Shlomo S. Gafni. New York: Excallbur Books, 1978.127 p. An explorer's guide with over 350 fullcolor photographs and text. Approaches to Ancient.Judaism, by William Scott Green. Missoula, MT: Scholars Press, 1978. 259 p. Theory and practice of Judaism, post exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D. Waters of Eden, by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. N.Y. National Conference of Synagogue Youth, 1976. 91 p. An exploration of the concept of mikvah renewal and rebirth. The Ennead. by Jan Mark. New York: Crowcll, 1978. 306 p. A science fiction novel about how colonists from a dying Earth find a new solar system similar to the one they left behind and proceed to repeat the same destructive pattern In their new environment until near disaster makes them change their living pattern. Provenance, by Frank McDonald. Boston: Little, Brown and Co., 1979. 495 p. Glittering novel about three generations of art dealers in Paris and New York. Shows how big money entered and gradually corrupted the International art trade. For Jerusalem, by Teddy Kollck. New York: Random House, 1978.269 p. The mayor of Jerusalem weaves together the story of his own full life and that of the most fascinating city In the world.
By Boris Smolar Editor-in-chief emeritus, JTA Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Inc.
The Jewish schools in the United States which began their current semester last month have an enrollment of approximately 350,000 pupils. Five years ago the number of pupils in Jewish schools was 400,000. Ten years ago the enrollment was 450,000. Almost 20 years ago, in 1961, there were 6(10,000 pupils registered in the Jewish schools These figures provoke gloomy thouRhts. They do not portend an optimistic future for Jewish education which is the core of Jewish identity and continuity They invite Ihe question as to how strong Jewish communal life will be 20 years hence — at the entrance into the 21st century — if the present yearly decline in Jewish school attendance continues. It is estimated that more than 1,300.000 Jewish children up to the age of 17 are eligible for Jewish education. They represent a substantial proportion of the- entire Jewish population of close to 5,800,000. If only 350,00(1 of them are enrolled now in Jewish schools of all types and in classes for all ages - with some of them dropping out during the school year - how many pupils will be found in the Jewish school system in the march of time by Ihe end of this century'' Fortunately, there arc this year about 'J5.O0O children in the Jewish all-day schools -. 81,000 in Orthodox schools, 11,000 in Conservative schools, and the remaintfer in Reform and other .day schools. They tome from homes where Jewish education is an ingrained tradition. Hut about one--half of the total of tiie pupils enrolled this season - some 170,000 children •- arc registered in supplementary schools, afternoon schools and weekend schools. And these merge or close down because of financial difficulties they meet resulting from the decline in the number of pupils. The balance of the 350,000 pupils enrolled this season are registered in Sunday schools which provide very little Jewish education. Many reasons are given for the continuous decline In the Jewish school system. But the primary cause is the prevailing apathy among thousands of parents toward Jewish education of their children. There are many parents who would not send their children to a Jewish school for Bar Mitzvah were not the children themselves insisting on a Bar Mitzvah ceremony, with a Bar Mitzvah party and Bar Mitzvah gifts. After Bar Mitzvah many of the children drop out. Indifference of parents to Jewish education is the "number one" enemy of the Jewish school. Religious parents are the exceptions This explains why the religious day schools are in- . creasing while the other types of schools are declining in number. But there are also other reasons for the decline. They are: • The low birth among Jews: the drop in enrollment parallels
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the drop in Jewish births. Orthodox Jews do not encourage birth control, and this explains why religious day schools are not affected by the low birthrate. • The economic pressures that have become increasingly prevalent within the Jewish community. Many parents find themselves unable to pay tuition which is being raised every year. In some schools the tuition currently is as high as $1000 a child annually. In the afternoon, weekend or Sunday schools the tuition averages $600 a year. Tuition covers only about 40 percent of the school budgets, with the rest coming from synagogues, private contributions and allocations by local Jewish Federations. The day schools have scholarships for children of poor'families. • Inflation: congregational schools have, due to the spiraling inflatio-.., merged into inter-denominational or communal schools in order to consolidate facilities and staff, and thereby meet thiir growing deficits. " The demographic patterns that have emerged: many families are now moving from one city to another, from one part of Ihe country to another, and from urban areas to suburbia or exurbia. When moving, parents do not care to look for a Jewish school for their children In the new surroundings. • Intermarriage: few intermarried parents send their children to a Jewish school. With the constant growth of intermarriage -- in some cities one-third or more of all marriages are mixed -- the Jewish schools are affected. There aro also other reasons which lead to the drop in the number of pupils in Jewish schools. The escalating number of Jewish divorces; the "one-parent family" where the mother has to care for the child while busy all day on a job to make a living Parents in these categories neglect the Jewish education the children receive in public schools where there is no tuition Even with the decline in the number of supplementary Jewish schools and of pupils in the Jewish school system, Jewish education is still a "big business." It is estimated that about $300 million will be spent this year on Jewish education which struggles under constant deficits. Any enterprise spending $3O0'million a year uses modern aggressive methods of publ icity to popularee its product. The Jewish school system cannot afford the luxury of the cost of such methods. It cannot even spend a million dollars a year — a third of one percent of its budget — for modern public relations. It still maintains the old-fashioned propaganda methods with regard to stimulting Jewish parents to send their children to a Jewish school. These methods are to a very great extent obsolete in modern times. They are not strong enough to combat the mass indifference of parents and awaken In them the necessity of giving their children a Jewish education.
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By YosefShapira zim, day care centers and resBy Bert Lewis Head, Youth Aliyah idential schools such as An important notice for all of you who usually enjoy In the early 1930s, when agricultural, trade and acaMonday at the Center. Make sure to be there on Nov. 17, Youth Aliyah was founded, the demic high schools, yeshivot because we have company coming! The older adult group challenge facing us was to res- and girls seminars. The vast from Lincoln, Young At Heart, will be here to spend the cue as many Jewish children majority of these chllren are The three chapters of United morning and the installation day with us. Let's everybody turn out to give them a big as possible from the certain Israeli youths, many of them Synagogue Youth in Minnea- Saturday evening following Omaha Welcome. doom that awaited them in from families who otherwise polis will present a regional Final Banquet. This is a good place to say a few words for our Mitzvah Europe and to bring them to would not be financially able convention to 400 fellow USYThe remainder of the weekSquad. Actually, the proper name is the Sunshine Comthe safely of Eretz Israel. to provide the means for the ers — ninth to 12th graders — end will be a typical Shabbat mittee, but the informal label Is just as accurate. To be Anyone at all familiar with type ofHop-level education offrom Colorado, Iowa, Minne- USY - style: services, singing specific, Feo and Isadora Kahn, who represent the Monthe story of Youth Aliyah will fered In-the Youth Allyah-supsota, Missouri, Nebraska, and dancing, and study. Eduday group, and Dave Katz and Kuke Dloogoff who repknow that indeed many tens of ported institutions. South Dakota, Wisconsin, and cational theme for the weekresent the Tuesday bunch. These good people, on their thousands of such children Now, in addition to the IsWinnipeg In Canada. end will be "Beln Kodesh own time, with their own cars and their own gas, visit any were rescued, though tragical- raeli children it educates, The convention will com- L'Hol — Distinguishing Beand all sick buddies, at home or In the hospital. They bring ly a million more could not be Youth Aliyah has embarked mence with lunch Thursday, tween the Holy and Profane." a little sunshine and conversation, and leave a little flower reached in time and were con- on a major campaign to open Nov. 27 at the Downtown HoliHighlights of the Thanksgivbasket. They are always available for such visits, and can sumed in the Holocaust. its doors to young Jews from day Inn. The business aspect ing Holiday weekend will Inalways be called on to help — really good folks! The notes Today, a new threat faces around the world, inviting of the weekend will Include a clude a farewell speech by reof thanks and phone calls of appreciation are proof of how the Jewish people and particu- them to come arid study for a Plenary session on Thursday, gional p r e s i d e n t M a r k much pleasure these people provide. larly its youth, though this year or more In grades 10, 11 election of officers Friday Freeman (St. Paul). threat is not as apparent nor or 12. This year of study com\ as dramatic as the one which bines continuation of the stuswept across Europe 49 and dent's regular curriculum in more years ago. his native language with supThe threat of the 1980s is not plemental courses in Hebrew On Nov. 16, the Omaha SymBy David Friedman one brought on by outside and Judaic studies. to find out something about a learn about Jewish holidays phonic Chorus (OSC) and the Jc* 111] Telegraphic Agency. Inc forces especially, nor does it The student will have the opWhen I was in Toronto for Jewish holiday the last person which are, after all, part of the Lincoln-based Nebraska pose a danger of life in a physi- portunity to be exposed to to ask was one of his Jewish heritage of every Jew. The Chamber Orchestra will per• cal sense. For that we are study of Jewish history and the Rosh Hashanah week I reporters. Jewish Catalogue now about form in the direction of John came across a novel by I.J. thankful. Nevertheless, our fu- the Bible In a manner which to appear In its third edition, Miller the groups will be heard Singer, the late elder brother This lack of knowledge often ture as a people is being cannot be duplicated else- of Nobel Prize winner Isaac and the new "the Jewish Al- in Poulenc's "Gloria" and has no correlation to observthreatened by apathy, by as- where. No longer need the Bashevis Singer. The book, manac," are excellent, espe- Faure's "Requiem". The NCO similation, by intermarriage. Bible be a dry study of ancient "East of Eden," was placed in ance. There are some Jews cially for young adults. But will also play "Adagio for In short, in many places In this history, but it can be a living the movie section of a store who never step inside a syna- there seems to be one book Strings" by Barber. Tickets world, our people faces the unfolding of a proud heritage. that bills itself as the largest gogue who can at least explain after another coming off the for the concert are priced at $5 prospect of serious attrition — The student Is not only taught remainder bookstore in the what the various holidays presses explaining Jewish for adults and $3 for studentseven ultimate disappearance but is shown the sites In the world. Obviously, the Yiddish mean. There are others who practices and customs, writ- /senior citizens. They are —because there are so few Land of Israel where the dra- novel "Chaver Nachman," in attend more than the three ob- ten on all levels of understand- available at the Brandcis tickamong us, especially the matic events which our fore- Its translated form, had been ligatory days a year, who ing. et offices, from chorus memyoung, who care about perpct- fathers experienced actually confused with John Stein- can't. bers, and at the door the day of uatlfii of our Jewish heritage occurred. What happens Is that many But wait, another solution the concert. beck's book of the same name an', culture. The student also will be able which was made into a film. of these people are later em- might be found—food, After What Is to be done about this to experience first-hand the barrassod when they are all, it has long been the suspisituation beyond the wringing modern miracle that is the About the same time one of asked questions by Christian cion of many that what holds of hands and the bemoaning of State of Israel and to meet the Canada's leading supermar- friends or even more discon- Jews together Is Jewish food. There are very few so assimithe status quo? Some say the people of Israel, especially his ket chains was apologizing to certing, by their children. answer is in Jewish education Israeli contemporaries, in a its Jewish customers for havThere is of course no end to lated as not to love Jewish — let us Invest more money in way that no casual tourist or ing wished them a "Happy the books in which one can food. education and we will turn out even summer volunteer can Passover" instead of the more appropriate "Happy New more committed young Jews. hope to duplicate. But how can supplemental It has been dramatically Year." Perhaps the confusion Jewish education on a casual demonstrated that young came about because of the basis — one, two, even three Jews who have been to Israel practice of supermarkets evdays a week for a few years — in a student capacity have re- erywhere to push the matzohs, do the job alone, even If we turned to their home commu- unsold since Passover, during could entice more youngsters nities greatly strengthened in the High Holy Days. and their parents to enroll their commitment to Judaism Also while I was In Toronto, their children on this basis? and to Israel. Many of these several persons told me that The truth is that what is re- young people have grown into for years a major department quired is more than Just minor community leaders and even store had put out Chanukah "adjustments" in our busi- returned to Israel as eventual cards every year at this time ncss-as-usual" educational—-settlers. Their inspiration also * instead of New Year's cards. structure if we are to reach has helped guide other young All three mistakes could the young generation. In people into Jewish youth ac- have been avoided with more short, what is needed is a new tivities and to come to Israel care. But they, especially the sort of "rescue" effort no less for similar programs. last two, demonstrate how important for the future of the Youth Aliyah Is prepared to little non-Jews know about FRENCHa Jewish people than the Youth cooperate with communities, Judaism. DANISH Aliyah rescue which took Jewish federations, congregaCHEESEQ Of course, there are many place in Europe in the days of tions, high schools, boards of the Holocaust. This rescue is Jewish education and reli- Jews whose knowledge is not needed to prevent a spiritual gious movements and organi- much better. An editor on a annihilation that can be, even- zations of all types to devise newspaper for which I once tually, as devastating in effect programs that are tailor- worked said that If he wanted as the threatened physical an- made to the needs of the sponnihilation of yesteryear. soring group. Individual chilSNOWBLOWERS Solos — Sorvlco — Ports Youth Aliyah, because of the dren also can be placed in proTORO-ARIENS-BOLENS expertise gained in nearly a grams that exist and are half century of education operating. The cost is kept low MILLARD some 200,000 children from in order to make it possible for SMALL ENGINE around the world, feels it Is as many children to partici491J South 1)6 195-4121 uniquely suited to deal with pate as have a desire to do so. this situation. o Ooux De Montague Youth Aliyah, a department hmtiMIHmrrm* of the Jewish Agency, today supports nearly 19,000 children in over 300 educational WINTER SEASON IS Institutions in Israel, which inHERE — DON'T GET clude youth villages, kibbut-
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Who's Who Lists American Jewry A number of Omahans and former Omahans are listed in the 1980 Edition of Who's Who In American Jewry which includes biographical sketches of over 6,000 prominent Jewish men and women in the Tinted States and Canada A copy of the Iitlfi edition, the first in almost 50 years, is available in the Federation library. Persons sketched in the book represent communal and Zionist leaders, Jewish organization executives, religious leaders, educators, legislators, jurists, doctors, lawyers, professional men and women, business executives, artists, musicians, scientists and sports people. In the majority of cases, hi ographees furnished their own biographical data upon request and reviewed their own galley proof prior to publication An alphabetical listing of present Omahans includes the following: RABBI KKNNKTU HKOMBEKG. Kabbi and Educator, Beth El synagogue. President Kabbinical Council of Omaha; PAUL COHEN, business executive, vice-president operalions Hiekes Crisa Corp., President, Nebraska National Guard, vice-president. Jewish Federation of Omaha Also. MARY ARBIT.MAN FEI.LMAN, civic and Jewish communal volunteer leader, retired advertising account executive, first woman president Jewish Federation of Omaha; HAKVEY FF.RKR. metal trader ferrous and nonferrous executive, World Musiness Council, chief executive officer Aaron Ferer and Sons. Also. WALTER J FRIEDLANDER, teacher, physician, author, director Center for Humanities and Medicine, University of Ni'br. Medical C e n t e r , JOAN MAYKIt -LKHR. first woman president Temple Israel, president Temple Israel Sisterhood, teacher, communal volunteer Also, MORTON RICHARDS, communal leader and philanthropist, Chairman Riekes Group. Alco Standard Corp, past vice-president
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Jewish Federation of Omaha, recipient communal honors; LOU SOLOMON, Executive Director Jewish Federation of Omaha, Vice-president Assn. of Jewish Community Organizations; MILTON WOLSKY, artist, author, illustrator national magazines, Board Joslyn Memorial, and ED ZORINSKY. U. S. Senator, past mayor of Omaha, U. S. Conf. of Mayors. Former Omahans and several persons married to former Omahans who are listed in the "Who's Who" include: ROBERT ALAN BENYAS. industrial photographer, Detroit. Mich.; AV BONDARIN, Executive Director Jewish Chatauqua Social Reform, New York City; DONALD BRODKEY, State Supreme Court Justice, Lincoln, Nebraska; HERBERT DENENBERG, educator, author, con s u me r advocate. Philadelphia, Pa.; DAVID FELLMAN, educator, author. Vilas Professor of Political Science. University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis.; STEPHEN FRAENKEL (married to former Omahan Josephine Rubnitz) engineer, director research and development Container Corp. of America, Winnetka, III. Also, MARSHALL BRUCE GROSSMAN, attorney, lecturer in law, Los Angeles, Calif:; MORRIS JACOBS, retired advertising executive, community leader, founder Bozell and Jacobs Advertising, Coronado, Calif.; ARNOLD KAIMAN, rabbi and author, Chicago, III.; ARTHUR LOUIS KASLOW, internist, nutritional researcher, inventor, Santa Barbara, CA.; PHILIP A. KATZMAN, biochemist, professor emeritus, St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo.; PHILIP M. KLUTZNICK, U. S. Sec-, of Commerce, attorney, past president International.B.'nnL Brith, World Jewish Congress, Arlington, Va. Also, AARON MARCUS, graphic designer and artist, editor, researcher, University of California, Berkeley, CA ; ISRAEL MOWSHOWITZ, rabbi, international Jewish
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KKK Bounced ByBenKayfetz TORONTO (JTA) - Alexander McQuirter, the 22-yearold self-styled "national director" of the Ku Klux Klan, was bounced from a television talk show in northern Ontario and has been evicted from his office in Toronto. McQuirter confirmed that the KKK received an eviction notice Oct. 1 ordering it to vacate its office on Upper Yonge St. by Nov. 1. He said the owners of the building, K&C Construction Co., accused the KKK of misrepresentation when ff signed a two-year lease In September.undex.lhe. name of "National Association for the Advancement of White People" and charged that its presence was "causing other tenants mental anguish." Another Klan spokesman said "A Jew owns this building and 1 guess he hates us." McQuirter said the Klan has moved out but would fight the eviction in court. He wa*s dropped from a segment of a weekly phone-in television show broadcast by CICI-TV after a 36-hour protest campaign initiated by the small Jewish community of Sudbury, Ont. and the District Labor Council. Bill Nadeau, program director of Mid Canada Communications Ltd., said the station executives decided "it would be wise not to show the program" segment.
Percy Ross on TV Happy raillonaire Percy Ross Is enjoying the Bird Show at the Minnesota Zoo as much as the children be Is entertaining. It's all part of his appearance on the "Hour Magazine" TV segment, Nov.20onWOWT-TV.
LINCOLN - The South Street Temple Annual Book Fair, featuring the "largest selection" of Judaicly oriented books between Chicago and California Is now in progress. The Book Fair will be open; Friday, Nov. 14, 21, 28 after the Oneg Shabbat, Sunday, Nov. 16 and 23 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 Thursday, Nov. 20 from 7:30tol0p.m. No cash payments will be accepted during Shabbat. Both new and used books at half price with a few Pocket Paperbacks at a 20% discount will be available. There is a selection of Children's literature as well as a range of adult books covering such topics as Jewish thought Holocaust, anti-Semitism, Israel, and Jewish histoy.
Rediscovering Judaism By Steve Lipman Kdllor's note: Steve Lipman Is editor of the IJuffalo Jewish llcvlcw. He was a student this summer In one of the Yckhiva Ohr Somayach Torah Institute programs described In the following article
Since his Bar Mitzvah, Harry Milkman considered himself a Jew by Inclination, but a "paperback Jew" by education. His parents are active members In their Allentown, Pa. synagogue, and though he tried to observe the Sabbath and kashruth, he was stymied by his lack of formal Jewish education. A National Honor Society graduate of a public high school, his Hebrew was "pretty dismal" and his ability to read the classical Jewish texts was nonexistent. This summer Harry resumed his Jewish education. He was a student at a month-long "Torah Institute" program, one of three, run by Ycshlva Ohr Somayach here at a 250-acre campsite in the Hudson Valley. Sixty "baalei t'shuva" — returnees to a -Torah-based -way—of—li fe took part in one women's and two men's sessions. The students learned in an atmosphere that combined the studies of a traditional yeshlva with the envlroment of a summer camp. Students learned Bible, Talmud, Jewish philosophy and Jewish law on tree-lined picnic tables, prayed in a shul overlooking a lake, fished, Jogged, swam and played softball. Many of the students, including Harry, will continue their Jewish education starting this month at Ohr Somnyach's home branch in Jerusalem. Harry, a Junior at Moravian' College in Bethlehem, Pa., and 20 of the 40 male students from this summer's session .have pledged to leave this month for a year or more of study in Israel. Some students, like Harry,
tensive" than the first month of studies at the yeshiva's Israeli branches, said Rabbi Carl Rosenberg, one of the yeshiva's co-founders and director of the Torah Institute. Only the two morning and two afternoon classes — taught by Ohr Somayach faculty members from Jerusalem — were mandatory. Students were not required to attend thrlce-daily prayer services or evening lectures. There was no dress code; students were free to attend classes in T-shirts and blue Jeans.
arc taking leaves-of absence from their colleges. Others are putting their career plans on hold. All the students — Including a physician, a medical student, a professional musician, an artist and truck driver — were college graduates or students. They ranged In age from 19-33. Some had studied a little Talmud. Some did not know the Hebrew alphabet. Most had ended their Jewish education at Bar or Bat Mitzvah. They attended the Torah Institute because they recognized that their Jewish education was incomplete. Many decided to continue learning this year, in the words of one student, because "you can't take a little and just leave." Ohr Somayach's Torah Institute was the first program by any group In America to put young adults with minimal Jewish background Into a month-long yeshiva setting.
"There was no pressure," Harry said. "You Just found that you enjoyed learning.
Ohr Somayach, _sincc_lts_ founding in Jerusalem in 1972 with 12 students, has grown into Israel's largest "baal t'shuva" yeshiva, with 500 students at eight locations. The schedule at the Torah Institute was "a bit more in-
"The first week I wasdrjv: ing with one of my chavrusas. He said he missed being away from Gemorrah (which with Mlshnah comprises the Talmud) for half an hour. I couldn't understand what he was talking about."
Yet, all the students did attend services and lectures. Many spent their free time studying on their own or with "chavrusas" — advanced students who had been at Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem for a few years.
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Opera/Omaha Assigns Dual Role For Judith Klinger at Orpheum Dr. Judith Klinger, a new University of Nebraska at Omaha faculty member, will perform a dual role for Opera/Omaha's presentation of Mozart's "Cosi fan Tutte," Nov. 15 at the Orpheum. In addition to singing in the chorus, Dr. Klinger will be a soloist In a mini-opera at 7 p.m. In the lobby, preceding the 8 p.m. main-stage performance. The half-hour program will tie together the scenes with an introduction and explanation. Dr. Klinger, who received her doctorate in musical performance and literature this year from the Eastman School of Music In Rochester, N.Y., Is assistant professor of music at UNO. She teaches studio voice to music majors and directs the UNO opera workshop. A Phi Beta Kappa and cum laudc graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles, Dr. Klinger was assistant professor of music at Texas Tech University in Lubbock,
Texas from 1973 to 1977. Her and trickery, Don Alfonso, the parents are graduates of the old bachelor, almost wins the Juilliard School of Music in wager. New York City. Leading roles will be played Dr. Kllnger's professional by Patricia Wells, Laura Lay, training Includes master Jerry Hadley and John Daclasses in singing, dancing vles. Alan Baker is Don Alfonand drama with a number of so and Elisabeth Carron is his prominent artists and teachco-consplrator, Despina. ers, including George London, Ticket prices range from $6 Dorothy Kirsten and Martha to $18, with special discounts Graham. She took private act. to senior citizens and students. ing instruction with Estelle All seats are reserved. The Harman In Hollywood. number to call for tickets is Her vocal talents have 346-0357. earned numerous awards and Opera/Omaha's season will grants, Including the Metroalso include Carlisle Floyd's Judith Klinger politan Opera national audi"Susannah," Feb. 5 and 7, and tions. faithful lovers, By testing the Verdi's "Rlgoletto," April 2 In addition to her appear- men's fiancees with disguises and 4. ance In "Cosi fan Tutte," Dr. . Klinger was a member of this year's Beth El Synagogue High Holy Day choir. "Cosi fan Tutte," or' 'School for Lovers," is a romantic PETITE PRIME R I B . . . . $4.98 comedy of the 18th Century. PETITE CLUB STEAK.. $488 The story begins when a cynical old bachelor makes a bet PETITE FILET $4.88 with two young men that It Is Dinner includes Homemado Soup, Impossible for women to be Onion Rings, Salad, Spaghetti,
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Boy Scouts If you and your friends are Interested In becoming a part of this fun and challenging -program come_to the J o y Scout recruiting night Nov. 17, at 7:30 at the Jewish Community Center. Boys from 10-18 are eligible to take part In the program. Parents must attend to register their sons. If you have any questions call Mike Malone 334-5572 or Jean Peters 341-2086.
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-'The Fixer" The Jewish Community Center's Cultural and Performing Arts Department announces the coming movie, "The Fixer" to be shown 8 p.m . Saturday. Nov. 22nd at the JCC,
Midget & Olympics Leagues The Annual JCC Midget Basketball league for 5lh and 6th graders meets on Sundays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and the Olympic Basketball League for 7th through 9th graders meets in the gym from 5 p.m. to6:30 p.m. This year's leagues will be bigger and better than ever, each player will receive a team jersey, trophies to the championship team and Ncbr.-Iowa officials. Come play with your friends and meet other players your own age, and be matched with them on your ability. Whether you're a beginner, average or good player everyone gets to play and teams are chosen to provide equal competition and participation The league fee Is $15.
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Mens Varsity and Slow-down League The JCC Mens Varsity league (or Center members 19 years and up and the Slow-down league for Center members 31 years and up still have a few openings left so don't delay. The league fee is $20, which includes a team jersey, trophies, and NebrIowa officials. For information and to register for either league, call the Phy. Ed. Office at 334-8200. Drop down and come suited up to play on Wednesday nights starting at 7 p.m. Director: John Krankenheimer Cast: Alan Bates, Dirk iiogarde, David Warner, Hugh Griffith, Elizabeth Hartman Jewish handyman Yakov Bok attempts to pass as a gentile in anti-Semitic Kiev during the Czarist era. The victim of a frameup, he is imprisoned and treated like an animal but finds an inner strength to survive and demands a trial to prove his innocence, accepting nothing less than complete exoneration. He becomes a moral hero and his case a symbol of injustice and prejudice. Based on the novel by Bernard Malamud. "A splendid humanistic document that is an uplifting hymn to the human spirit." -Life
Blue Star Basketball The JCC Varsity High School Blue-Star basketball learn program begins another season of fun and excitement with organizational practice on Mondays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. In the JCC gym. All boys and girls, grades 10 through 12 are invited to come out for the team. This years coach is Dale Pelersen, Phy. Ed. Teacher, former 3 year letterman at Millard High School, 3 years selected for all conference team, 1 year selected to play on Cage Classic Team, 2 years selected All-Tourney Team A highlight of the basketball season is the annual Midwest Regional Teenage Basketball Tournament.
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Diaspora Yeshiva Band Don't miss this opportunity to see and hear the Diaspora Yeshlva Band's performance at the JCC, Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 7.30 p.m. This family event Is sponsored by the Cultural and Performing Arts Department and the Youth Department of the JCC. Free Chanukah gelt will be distributed to all children and teens who attend this performance by Israel's Number 1 Religious Rock Band. Tickets arc $5 per family, $3 per adult, $2 per student or older adult and arc available at the front desk of the JCC or will be sold at the door llrst come first served.
On Nov. 23 Club 56 (an organization tor Jewish 5th and 8lh grade JCC members) will meet In the J.C.C. Auditorium at 3:30. A very odd obstacle course will be set up and really ridiculous relay races will be held!!. .It will be a terrlttc time (or everyone so get your registrations In immediately! After the events there will be snacks. Have your parents pick you up at 5. Cost Is 50 cents. Registration deadline is Nov. 20th.
Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving recess) Is "Fun" tastic turkey mystery day for kdg.-slxth graders. The Children's Department is sponsoring another special Club 56 Childrens Department Registration Obstacle Course/ out-of-school day filled with fun and adventure for your child in Relay grades kindergarten through sixth. - Name—-— - -— -—BcysandglrlS should'b'ring a sacfiflunch", bathing suit and a Address : Phone towel. Drinks and an afternoon snack will be furnished. Registration fee is $5 for Center members and J7 for non-members (J4 Enclosed is a check payable to the J.C.C. $ Registration deadline is Nov. 20th. additional child in family). Activities will include gym fun, swimming, cartoons, a very special mystery event, arts and crafts plus special activities. Please register in advance: deadline Is Nov. 25. Send the tear-off below to Childrcns Department, 333 South 132 Street, 68154. For additional information call Chuck Arnold, 334-8200. " Friday, Nov. 28 - Turkey Mystery Day The annual "Run lor Health" sponsored by the Jewish ComChildrcns Department Jewish Community Center munity Center Physical Education Department was held on Oct. Child's Name Grade 26th. Over 35 children participated in both the 1 and 3 mile races Child's Name_. Grade._ First and second place tlnishcrs In each age group are listed Child's Name_._ . Grade_ below. Congratulations runners!!! Parent's Name_ _phone_ $5 for JCC Members; $4 additional child In same family. $7 Non-members. Ch&dnisDUienace'. Katie Parsons 10:09 Jjr.gMi 6-7 yrs-girls Hannah Miller Lerman 9:08 AlexlsCascy W'.lt •boys David Maschlno 1:06 •Steve Gladden 10:15 8-9 yrs -girls SUceyMcCaJI 7:23 Rachel Lw 1:15 •boys JimGoodro 7:16 Comments heard from other communities: 10-12 yrs-girls Katie Dunn 6:41 "The Diaspora Yeshlva Band is the most dynamic entertainShondraOderklrk 1:29 ment around!! They were fabulous! People's arms were aching Chris Neuzl) -boys 1:02 from applauding so much!!" BillSvatos 6:11 Hlllel - University of Minnesota Tracy Markle 11:29 "Tremendous! They had great impact especially on the young. 10-12 yrs-girls Would like to have them back." Ann Marie Adkins 11:35 Congregation Beth Joseph, Denver •boys ScottKatsiee •1WJ "THEY PROMOTE THE WAYS OF THE LORD THROUGH A Joseph Sawyer 23*08 LITTLE JEWISH ROCK MUSIC AND A LOT OF 'SOUL'." Sandy Markle U-llyrgirls 11:30 B'ul B'ritb Ueoenger, Los Angeles UndaCorrta 11:49 Boys MittMellor 15:19
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7th and 8th Graders 4-Day Trip to Minneapolis!! Meet other kids from Minneapolis, St. Paul and Winnipeg!!
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Change in Date Pizza Party at JCC
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