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By Karen Lincoln Federation Volunteer The Community Service 4 Award will be presented - during the Annual Meeting of the Jewish federation of Omaha on Jan. 9,1933. The award was started in 1979 to recognize excellence in programming by Jewish Community organizations. "The Agricultural Study Mission to Israel" was nominated by the ADLc n c . The project sent Bob Bishop, editor of the Nebraika Farmer magazine, to Israel to Three Burke High School student*— all In ibe tame English class — earned top honor* study Israel's agriculture In Ibe recent Exchange Club es»ay contest. One Nation Under God... Oar Special and its implications for Heritage. From left are: Janice Armour, daughter of Ina and WU&ert; teacher Joan Nebraska farmers. Hobart; Becky Goldberg, daughter of Loo and Sandra and Michelle Shkolnlck, "Meals on Wheels", daughter of Dave and I'hae&e. The Omaha-wide contest decw about £0 entries. See page sponsored by the Omaha
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Campaign leaders set 1983 goal to help Israel and Omaiia ByKllenGordman Meeting together for (he Federation Staff first time in the history of In 1933 the Federation the Federation to set a and its seven departments Campaign goal were along with the State of leaders of the Men's and Israel need large sums of Women's Divisions. Alan money to support vital Nogg nnd Marvin Polikov human service programs. head the Men's Division. Recognizing this need, the Caryl Grccnbcrg, Suzie leaders of the 1933 Singer and Jerl Kaplan Federation Campaign have lead the Women's Division. set a goal of $1,815,000 for Contributors to the 1983 the Regular Campaign. In Federation Campaign will addition, they have be asked to make two established a $330,000 for pledges. The first is for the the Israel Special Fund. Regular Campaign. The
By Joseph C'hurba Director, Center for International Security At the core of President Reagan's proposal for the West Bank (Judca and Samaria) and Gaza is the assumption th.it he can count on certain fears expressed by Israel's Ubor opposition — and many Americans — regarding the preservation of the Jewish character of Israel. These fears are usually couched in terms of "saving" Israel from having to absorb the l.l million Arab inhabitants in these territories. Thus, Ronald Reagan presents himself as the true benefactor of Israel in opposition to Prime Minister Begin who is depicted by the administration as obsessed with security and Biblical delusions.
money donated to the Regular Campaign is divided between local educational, cultural and human service needs In Omaha and humanitarian programs in Israel supported by contributions to the United Jewish Appeal The second pledge is for the one time Israel Special Fund. The Israel Special fund was instituted by the United Jewish Appeal to help support human service programs that are in
danger of being cut or eliminated due to financial problems. "Proposed cuts will' affect thousands of Jews in Israel who depend upon program supported by the Jewish Agency," said Alan Nogg. "The Jewish Agency in Israel supports important services such as rural settlements In undisputed territories, absorption and social welfare programs. (Continued on Page 2)
Little is wiid about Israel's need to control the strategic hinterland of both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Nor arc we told that whatever the eventual status of West Bank Arabs, Israel will never allow this territory to become a "home" for the millions more Palestinian emigre Arabs residing in the surrounding countries. Most Americans probably don't realize that the West Bank is not much larger than the greater New York metropolitan area. Israel's settlements policy seeks to ensure that neither Judca, .Samaria or Gaza, in whole or in part, will again come under Arab sovereignty. Reagan accordingly can be expected to accelerate emphasis on the presumably unwanted Arab inhabitants in these territories. How ironic that the bane of the American Left, Ronald Reagan, is becoming their darling where Israel is concerned.
section of the National Council of Jewish Women began^-aa a project in January 1982. In conjunction with the Bureau for the Aging, NCJW initiated the project to provide kosher meals to older Jewish adults scattered throughout the city and intcrgencratlonal contact with these often isolated people. The third project nominated, "Close Harmony", was submitted by the National Council of Jewish Women. "Close Harmony" is an Oscar-winning short subject documentary that features both children and adults and the music teacher who brings them together lisihey rehearse for a joint concert. NCJW and the Bureau for the Aging brought the film to Omaha along with its "star", Arlene Symons on Nov. 14. The program played to an "over capacity" crowd. "Seven Can Help", a Consumer Information and Referral Service cosponsored by KETV was also nominated by NCJW. Persons with a problem call in and trained volunteers answer questions and refer them to the appropriate person, business or agency. To date over 2,500 calls have been taken and 70 percent have been resolved.
Nominated by Jewish Family Service, "Strengthening Families" was a two-day seminarthat explored human sexuality. The purpose of this program was to provide knowledge about sexuality and honest communication within a family thus improving relationships. Another program sponsored by Jewish Family Service, with funding from a grant of the Nebraska Committee on the Humanities, "Children and Changing Families: How We Adapt in the 80s" is being nominated for the Community Service Award. The workshop explored the changing values of healthy families and ways to best accommodate this change within society. A capacity audience attended the "HIES 12 Tribes of Israel Fashion Production" held on May 28. Nominated by Hadassah, the goal of this production was to raise money for the HadassahIsrael Education Service. The style show featured hand-made Israeli faahlons from Hadassah schools in Israel. The Omaha High School of Jewish Studies, a joint educational effort of Beth El and Beth Israel Synagogues submitted two different units of study for (Continued on Page 3)
Few admit .that his current initiative Is Intended more to placate Arab sensitivities than to bring peace. Yet Bcagan's plan rests on presumed fears that Israel per se is less secure with the absorption of the territories in question. In an America increasingly disillusioned with Reagan's overall performance, Reagan may come to see his fortunes riding In part on the Image he can project as a true benefactor of the Jewish State even as he seeks to displace the only democratically elected government in the region. Indeed, he might even hope to gain a sympathy vote by standing up to "big, bad Israel." For such reasons, a closer examination of the assumptions underlying Reagan's attack on Israel's settlements policy is certainly in order. In our own security Interest, we Bhouid wteh to see a / (Continued on Pace S)
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1983 goals set (Continued from Page 1) "The Jewish Agency allocates mosey sent to brae) by the United Israel Appeal, the main beneficiary of the National UJA Campaign. Because of the war in Lebanon, the Jewish Agency has been asked to fund programs that the Israeli government cannot maintain. Years ago, many of these programs were turned over to the government by the Jewish Agency because of short/alb in the annual Federation Campaigns in America."
needs In Israel and Omaha so they can respond positively." Mrs. Greenberg, chairman of the Women's Division, encourages each Jewish person to make a significant pledge during the 19S3 Federation Campaign.
"The Women's Division theme tWs year is 'Give til it feels good.' We know that everyone who reaches to make the best pledge he or she can, will feel very good about it. The money we raise in 1683 will determine the level of services offered According to Mr. by the - Federation Polikov, the key to the 1933 Departments in 1384," said Federation Campaign will Mrs. Greenberg. be education. "We have to educate the "In addition, the results workers s o they are of the Campaign will knowledgeable and can determine the amount of educate the members of money we will be able to the community. Both the send to Israel to support Men's and Women's humanitarian programs. Divisions have instituted "We believe that our Intensive solicitor training goals of ll.SlS.OOOjfor the programs," said Mr. Regular Campaign and Polikov. $330,000 for the Israel "Of course, the money Special Fund arc realistic, we raise is important, but if we all renew our comJust as important is having mitment to the concept of people know aboot th» *zedakah." CUP AND SAVE >
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18 Kaflah Weekend By JCAC Kalian Weekend At AB Throe Synagogues Pioneer Women Hanukkah Party;, litl Gus3 Homo, 8 p.m. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19 Kalian Weekend By JCAC Kellah Weekend At AB Threo Synagogues - A.M.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 20 Jewish Family Service Board Meeting. JCC 7:30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop No. 218, JCC. 7 p.m. Beginner's Hebrew I. JCC; 730 p.m. Older Adults, Both El, 10 a.m. "Senior Singers" Choral Group Rehearsal, Both El, 1 p.m. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21 "Lunch and Learn" Study Group, JCC, 12 noon JCC Board Of Directors Meeting, JCC, 7:30 p.m WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22 Bridge Game. JCC. 6:30 p.m. B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers. Howard Johnson, 12 noon THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23 » M Marty Shukert- Slide Lecture "The Development Of Synagogue Architecture", ° 7:30 p.m.,JCC, Reception Following Lecture, i JCC * Older Adults "Walk In-Drop In". Both El, ) 10 a.m. * A l n t n u fetd n th* JCC. uNst* othsrwit* tncflcated.
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Identity crisis Can you Identify (be who, what, where, when and why of ttrii picture? Head your InformiUoo to toe Jewish Press office, 333 South 132 Street, Omaha. NKC8U4.
Nearly 70 percent of the Jewish Immigrants from tite Soviet Union are satisfied with their life in the United States, according to a survey by Z. Gitelmcn, published in Soviet Jewish Affairs which appears in London. Ttie survey added: 'The more educated people arc less satisfied in America. But even among the satisfied, employment and language facility are identified as troublesome problems. They are painfully aware of the decline in their social status".
HOW AMERICAN JEWRY FACES THE FUTURE The Jewish Cultu'al Ails Council Pretenlt.:
Dr. DnvidJ. Schnc'1 Rjblx. Ai;ihoi, Piolettoi and Dupctw of the Institute foi Pubiic Studies at Long
Scholar - in - Rosidenco For Kalian Weekend Public is Invited ndmlssion is Fieo
DECEMBER 17,18 & 19,1982 F'Klay. Owembvr 17 Beth El Syw»flO3'jfr 8 PM "Wither tho Amoiicon Jew-si Evening Services Sani'day. Oecember 18 -BeHi Iwacl SynfifJOQue .
"Zionism. Amoiicon Jew* & Itrsel" at morning sorvkoa Sunday, D«c«m|»» 13-.TrmftioIsrael 10AM ' Reagan, nopubllcans & Amoiican Jaws" morning brunch
The threat of possible cuts in American aid to Israel has been around for many years, according to the National Religious Party's llattofe. Calling for Israel's firm rejection of Die threats, the paper claims that the assistance is not given out of charity, since "without the existence of o strong Israel, the U.S. would have to invest greater resources to ensure the interests ofthc free world In this region".
The reports that lite PI.O was ready for mutual recognition with Israel under certain conditions was described as a "red herring" by Vediol Ahronot. The paper notcsd that the report on Yasser Arafat's intention to rewrite the Palestinian Covenant contains no provision for the recognition of Israel's existence, and futhermore, the report is not even attributed to Arafat himself but to one of tils aides.
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Israel Bonds holds Tribute Dinner
The Medical-Legal Profeiilonal Tribute Dinner, ipontored recently by the Omaha Committee Slate of Israel Bonds, hat honored Truman Clare with the City at Peace Award S'nd Dr. Leon S. McCoogan with the Malmooldcs Award. The Committee reported talcs of Israel Bonds of approximately f IGO.OOO. In photo at left, Ephralm
Marks [left] present* the award to Mr. Clare and In photo at right. Dr. James Grieaea, (left] Interim chancellor of UNO Medical Center, presents the award to Dr. McGoogan. A total of MO attended the dinner; guest speaker was Jonathan Llveny, legal advisor to, the Israeli Knesset.
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(Continued from Page 1) nomination of the Community Service Awards. The first course of study, "Oh God • A Jewish Study Guide", provided the students with an opportunity ol taking a " s e c u l a r " Hollywood movie and developing a religious educational unit. The second course of study nominated is "The State of the State of Israel". The purpose of this unit wos to teach about Israel in the contemporary, yet historical context. It provided students with factual Information to answer" nnd counteract critics of Israel. FoW different "Itcligious School Field Trips" were conducted for
students from Beth Israel and have been submitted for nomination. The first nominee, "Visit to the JCC" explained the Federation's departments and their functions. "Going to (he Cemetery" showed the students that the character of the deceased person can be determined by the inscription on the marker. It explained K'vod Hamate honoring the dead. A trip to the Dr. Shcr Home provided a visit between students and residents thus fostering feelings of compassion for the elderly. The fourth nominee, "Kupilicr Shul and Our Synagogue", showed the
students the various parts of a shul, explaining functlonaire3 and ceremonial objects. The eighth annual "L'Chaim - to Life Health Fair" sponsored by the JCC Physical Education Department was held on Oct, 31 and Nov. l. Nominated for the Community Service Award, the "Health Fair" is held at the JCC with over 25 health agencies participating. The primary purpose of the program is to provide information and acquaint people with preventative medeclne. The Annual Meeting and lunch will be held on Sunday, Jan. 9 at 12:30 p.m. in the JCC auditorium.
for the Jewish Federation of Omaha aid its Departments
JOINT ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, January 9,1983/12:30 p.m. Jewish Community Center - 333 South 132nd Street .NOTE: Nominations of additional candidates for officers or board positions for the Federation must bo handled by written petition signed by at least 15 Federation members and filed with tho Federation Secretary (Marvin Poiikov) not later than December 26, 1982. The candidates must endorse tho petition. Nominees as presented by tho Federation and Deportment Nominating Committees:
JEWISH FEDERATION OFFICERS: President: Paul Cohen 1st Vflco President: Howard Kaslow Vice President: Sandy Friedman Vice Prosident: Don Groonborg Secretary: Marv Pollkov Treasurer: Paul Epstoin Immodioto Past Prosidont: Joe Kirshenbaum BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 3 years terms - expiring 1330 Ann Bfllmonl, Mary Tollman, Barbara Simon Goldstein, Mort Gln&j, Caryl Grccnborrj, Miko Kol/man, Don Klein, Alan Noog. Mori Tfachlenboro. lrv Yaflo 1 year term oxpiring 1334 la Ttotiak JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER Piosidam, Snionno Gilmck. Boan) Mombof5.3 yea' tn'm oxpin"(l Dcccmbef 1985; Alan Horsch, Oobbi Lcitxiwit/, Sloven lustgartcn, lleno Klwo, 2 year form oxpirinfl Doccmbnr 1984: Sandy Kaain, Harvey Lipvnnn, Sivi Rodman. Sharon Cipporly, MarO" Roikon. Slephon Skid. Ann Yulkin, Bobori Uoti, Sanely Broptiy, Doroon Urnor.
Senior Singers The Senior Singers choral group performed for the Older Adult Group during a recent meeting. /
LIBRARY Chairman, Murray Frosi; Vice Chairman, Sidney Spoirjlmon.
JEWISH PRESS Chairman. Jack Kar/. Now Board Members: 3 year lorm: Robert Oborman, Alvin Ross, Rao Schupak, Susan Qriuen, Bart Lowis. 2 yov term: Bottie Donny.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE President, Donlso Greonboro; Vice President, Howard Epstein; Treasurer, Scoti Frlodman; Secrotary, Nancy Epstoin. New Board Mombars: 3 year terms oxpiring 1986: Gonoviovo Bofnstoin, Bolla Eiaenboro, Howard Epstoin, Glen r-inoman, Myra Goldman, David Herzog, Phyllis Zabin. 2 year term oxpiring 1985: Bruco Gilnik 1 year terms oxpiring 1934: Jonathan Brown, Doltio Rosonblum.
BUREAU FOR THE AGING Chairman, Jeromo Milder; Vico Chairman, Toby Kanfl": Socrotary, Sandy Nogg; Tienauici. Miko Feldman. Now Board Mombcrs: terms oxpiring 1985: Yolanda Lornor, Kovop Kirshonbaum, Dr. Maurico Schwartz.
ADL/CRC Chairman, Sydney Osten; Vice Chairmen, 1 John Bernstein, Dr. Carl Groonborrj, Jeri | Kaplan. Alan Paroow.
DEPARTMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION | Chairman, Df. Martin P. WoKo.
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The Jewish Cultural Arts Council certainly is one of the busiest and most productive groups in town. The Council's activities embrace a wide range of offerings with appeal for all. This weekend — the 1882 Kalian Weekend — offers Dr. David Schnall, political Haifa — it's bard to believe, but the statistical scientist, rabbi, lecturer, author and con- reports show that some millions of Jews in the United sultant —a scholar of note by any standard of States and various parts of the world ha ve not y d visited measurement brad even once. Not even oncei Are you one of them? There will be three major opportunities Your friends end neighbors, your colleagues and available to the Jewish community for associates have been here, perhaps more than once, but is it possible that you have not yet been able to bring listening and learning: yourself around to taking the trip? Tonight, Dr. Schnall will present a There are certain thrills which arc experienced by general overview on How American Jewry every visitor to the country, even those who have been Paces the Future. His introduction to this here many times — like the tense excitement when you topic Is entitled, Whither the American Jew? first see the lights of Tel Aviv from the windows of your This introduction, his first of three presen- plane as you approach the historic coastline. There is the unexplainable lump in your throat as you tations will take place at Beth El Synagogue. stand at the foot of the Western Wall and perhaps tuck Services start at 8 p.m., and a question your own private little note into one of the crevices. period will take place during the Oneg You will be awed by the desert wastes surrounding the Dead Sea, a body of water In which it is impossible to Shabbat. On Shabbat morning, services for the sink, no matter how hard you try. What about the thrill of standing on Panorama Road entire community will take place at Beth iti Haifa and looking down upon the city below, the broad Israel Synagogue and Dr. Schnall will speak expanse of the bay and the mountains of Galilee rising on Zionism, American Jews and Israel. from the horizon? Perhaps you are one of those who will take pride just This session is designed to assess the future of Zionism in America and also will from looking at the young men and women in army who stroll casually along the streets. focus on the right of American Jews to uniform, If you're lucky, you may find at one of the ardissent from announced Israeli positions. dieological sites an ancient Greek coin or a btt of Roman On Sunday, Dr. Schnall will speak on glass. Are you famiy minded? Of course, you have mlsbReagan. Republicans and American Jews. . This presentation will take place at a 10 pocho here; every Jew does. Night life? The Bohemian cafes of DUengoff Road in a.m. brunch sponsored by Temple Israel. Td Aviv or old Jaffa are unlike anything you have ever Iinda and Sid Dunn, co-chairmen, have announced that members of the community, regardless of synagogue affiliation, may attend any one or all of the scholar's By Marshal) Koshner, Bobble Epitein. Maxine Kirpresentations. tbtnbatun. The Cultural Arts Council again has gone 18S2 Federation Campaign Leaden to great effort to provide this community with the wisdom and experience of a great The last pledge cards were signed weeks ago. The computer records have been rolled over. The planning Jewish scholar. So skip the movie pages, blank out the has started for the 1983 Campaign. though the Federation fiscal year ends on Dec. television screen and treat yourself to a 31, Even the 1982 Federation Campaign will continue. Only worthwhile educational experience in the when each dollar of each pledge is collected will the company of your greater Omaha family. books be closed.
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You have heard all about a kibbutz. Aren't you curious to see one? You have read about the technological miracles of Israel. You can see how they ore made in the laboratories of the Techrion. These fiords of Norway? The exotic atmosphere of the Caribbean? Tell me, can you find there little blondhaired children babbling away in Hebrew, a mile a minute? Reservations? Of course you should make them, through your travel agent, but be reassured: there are enough hold rooms of all prices in Israel for two million tourists a year. At the moment we're getting less than half that number. It should also give you something to think about that last year there were more tourists from Germany than Jews from the United States. Remember the chain-letters which .were once so popular? All you had to do was make five copiesof the letter, send it on to five other people and then wait for your name to get to the top of the list and you would get your reward. There's a new chain tetter these days. On the inspired initiative of the Jerusalem Plata Hotel, each satisfied and happy tourist to b r a d is asked to pass the word on to five of his friends. They don't have to wait till their name gets to the top. If they accept the suggestion, they'll get their reward quickly — at Masada, or at the Sea of Galilee, at history-drenched Safed or at the camel market in Bcersheba. And even if they don't stay at the Jerusalem Plaza, they will inevitably find their way there since It is one of the centers of tourist activity in the city If you did not get your copy of the chain letter yet, why wait? Please accept this instead. Make five copies, etc.
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As the end of the year draws near we urge each person to honor his or her pledge to the !!®2 Federation Campaign. In a tough economic year most of us gave to the best of our ability. We understand that in some cases pledges cannot be paid by Dec. 31. We ore asking those of you who are able, to honor your commitment by (his time. We need money locally to maintain services for our elderly, support Jewish education and provide assistance through the Jewish Family Service along with other important community obligations. The needs in Israel continue to be critical. Human services for thousands of Jews will be curtailed without additional money. Facing cuts a re youth care programs, sheltered workshops for the elderly and settlement expansion in the Galilee. At this time of the year when we celebrate Hnnukkah,
a holiday of freedom, it is good for us (o think about our lives as Jews in America. We live in a country where people do not live in daily fear of terrorist attacks and where we have financial resources to help our fellow Jews. To maintain the freedom from fear and want for Jews in all countries of the world lakes vast sums of money Pledges do not pay bills. That is why we are asking you to pay your pledge to the 1W)2 Federation Campaign by Dec. 31. Hoth here at home and around the world. Jews need help By paying your pledge now you will be offering that help.
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Egypt and Israel: danger ahead By Dr. Irving Greenberg Director, National Jewish Resource Center President Hosnl Murbarak of Egypt is playing a dangerous game. Mubarak is trying to reap the reward of Sadat's peace policy toward Israel while actually rolling the policy back and even flirting with its de facto nullification. Anwar Sadat's decision to make peace with Israel was a bold, historic move. He earned the gratitude of humanity as well as of the Israeli people for opening up the prospect of real peace and confirmation for a permanent presence of Israel in the Middle East. Taking the initiative was a courageous, even heroic step and undoubtedly played a role in arousing the fundamentalists' resentment which led to his assassination. Sadat's new policy was based on self-interest—a decision that Egypt would benefit greatly if it could put the ware with Israel behind it. Sadat's initiative has been extraordinarily well rewarded/Increased tourism from the West more than offset lost Arab tourism; tourism now provides Egypt with about 51 billion in hard currency annually. The reopened Suez Canel provides i taut one billion in income annually and the returned Sitti oil fields yield another two billion dollars. AnuHcan military and economic old, together with the West, has passed two billion dollars a year and the Egyptian army is being modernized with the superior American Weaponry and training.
into the Lebanon was to test whether Egypt would stand by the agreement—and the Sinai concessions bore fruit again. However, Mubarak is not Sadat. Out of recognition of his own lesser standing, out of fear of the fundamentalist—and possibly out of calculation that he could get major new ties and rewards from other Arab countries at Israel's expense, Mubarak has restrained normalization and even whittled away at the earlier accomplishments. The harshness of the language used in denouncing Israel for its Lebanon war was not out of line with the vicious tone used worldwide but it was not in the spirit of Camp David. It fanned the embers of opposition to peace In Egypt, and set in motion a dynamic that could easily unravel the whole peace policy.
Mubarak feels that his inability to respond to the Lebanon incursion, due to the peace treaty, puts him in a bad position. But the non-response is precisely the heart of and definition of normalization and peace. China was furious at Russia's totally unjustified invasion of Afghanistan. America opposed Argentina's seizure of the Falkland Islands. In both cases, the thought of breaking diplomatic relations or of war never crossed Chinese or American policy makers' minds because tfw other's legitimacy and the need to stay at peace with them is taken for granted—whatever the domestic or The greatest reward that Sadat demanded—and obtained-was the return of the entire Sinai and the • International embarrassment at the offending policy. dismantling of the Israeli settlements there. In a true two-sided negotiation there would have been some giveBy contrast, Mubarak called his ambassador home and-take especially since the Sinai had been lost due to and apparently threatened to break diplomatic relations an Egyptian aggression growing out of its denial of with Israel. Rumor has it that he was stopped by a blunt Israel's right to exist. There would have been some Israeli warning that this step would forfeit the lands territorial concessions to Israel's security needs (such returned to Egypt. However, the whittling away has as ceding Sharm El-Sheik) and acceptance of some of continued. Trade and tourism are being squeezed and Israel's settlement in exchange for other territory. Israel was even cut out of the international Cairo book fair this year. Such small steps are particularly Territorial exchange would constitute admitting dangerous because they are not necessary. They give Israel's legitimate right to exist in the Middle East. very bad signals tolsrael and wrong encouragement to Instead, Israel made one-sided concessions, i.e., a total opponents of the peace. give-back, partly due to American pressure but primarily because Sadat promised the one fundamental return which could nuke ft worthwhile: total peace, i.e., Now American government officials openly speak of full normalization of life between Israel and Egypt. Mubarak's slipping from policy of peace to one of nonIsrael fell that without Egypt and Arab military threat belligerency. It is morally shameful and bad judgement to its existence was of a totally different order—one that that the United States has not made clear, privately and could be handled in the Indefinite future. And the model publicly, that such a trend is a violation of the Camp of peace with Egypt could pave the way for future' David agreement. Presumably the American normalization with all its neighbors. calculation is that the danger of the fundamentalists is Everyone recognized that Sadat was only one human so great that Mabarak should be allowed to renege being whose policy- could be reversed at a future date. partially at Israel's expense to shore himself up. If this Therefore, the central key to the Camp David is going to be the American government's attitude in the agreements was an Egyptian-Israeli normalization face of Arab opposition to peace, then It has no business policy that would increase trade, cultural exchange, pressing Israel for concessions that risk its security for Riivernment-to-government relations and tourism to the the sake of peace promises. Furthermore, this is bad point where war would become out of the question. policy: it will only strengthen the fundamentalists and Egypt also agreed to stop its diplomatic and press rcjectionists, Israel will not take this lying down because attacks on Israel at once. The Ideal two-sided agreement acquisescence would constitute playing by the rules of would have been partial give-back of land and oil for the delegitimizcrs of Israel. partial normalization. Mubarak should be told by the U.S. that he cannot However, Sadat was unwilling to accept that kind or have his cake and cat it. He can have partial nortimetable. Israel then made a major one-sided sacrifice. malization if he is ready to give back part of the Sinai. It would give back all the land and oil within three years This is obviously not acceptable to Egypt so they should and trust Egypt to meet the total normalization Roal on proceed the other way toward normalization. If America a more extended schedule. Thus, Sadat would not have does not tell Egypt—and'the Arab world—this message, to take aggressive risks or unsustainable steps. This is Israel will. If America denies this legitimate position an extraordinary sacrifice by Israel: Riving up land, then a confrontation with Israel is likely. Putting the oil—and strategic military depth—are concrete cosily utius on Israel would he unfair, and a elfish would be bad concessions whereas normalization was subject to a for America's as well as for Israel's interests. The time thousand evasions or delays. to stop it is now. American Jews should be informed, What made the give-back supportable was the should start explaining the situation to the American assumption of a good faith effort by Egypt, a three-year public and should press our government for corrective transition to start the process and the tri-numlous action now. potential pains down the road. Unfortunately what
followed was stalemate in the autonomy negotiations, halting progress In normalization and the assassination of Sadat. ' President Mubarak did confirm the' Sadat policy; that was a net gain because It demonstrated that the peace policy no longer depended for continuation on a dominant figure like Sfldat and his prestige. Moreover, in the past, the Lebanon war would have likely escalated to an all-Arab war with Israel: Egypt would have likely gone in. Part of Israel's policy consldcrtlons in going
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Settlement policy (Continued from Page 1) secure Israel in Western Palestine and a deepening of its democratic roots as well. Israel must remain a potent ally. As such we should avoid threatening calls for the establishment of a Palestinian Arab "homeland" in her midst. We should not be frightened into believing that Israel's progressive aspirations are not sustainable with absorption of the West Bank. Democratic solutions are possible to the Arab population "threat" on this territory. The Arab inhabitants of the West Bank are Jordanian citizens and, therefore, enemy nationals vis-a-vis Israel under the rules of war. Their political status is thus best left for determination in the context of Israeli-Jordanian peace negotiations as envisioned in Camp David. At such time, the West Bank Arabs could exercise one of several options. They might wish to retain Jordanian citizenship in co-existence with increasing numbers of Israelis living around them. Alternately, they might opt for Israeli citizenship but of course, would have to bear the responsibilities entailed, including some form of national service. As with an equal responsibility for national service responsibilities from public to private institutions would also reduce the advantages of Israeli citizenship for the average Arab. Should many Arabs nonetheless opt for Israeli citizenship, the electoral system could be changed to create a slightly different electoral balance. A system of electoral districts would reduce what otherwise might be Arab political prominence. Such political measures are a common attribute of many representative democracies — our own American federal democracy is one such system. Other democratic means that help nation states maintain their specific national, ethnic, or regional characteristics can also be devised. In sum, the threat that Arabs would become a high percentage of the Israeli electorate is manageable. Moreover, these initiatives can be complemented by positive Inducements for many West Bank Arabs to exercise Jordanian residence as well as Jordanian citizenship, A multi-billion dollar aid and investment program can surely be accorded to Jordan by the Western powers (given their vocal pronuncementa for stability in the area) as part of the bilateral peace settlement between Israel and Jordan.
New jobs and housings In an environment more conducclvc to Arab cultural, linguistic, religious, and political expression will naturally encourage migration to Jordan. Jewish purchase of private real estate In the West Bank will, of course, continue to be a financial contribution toward this process. This is in keeping with respect for the individual civil rights of Palestinian Arabs. It is also a strong tranquillzer for any residual dreams of Arab national rights to the West Bank and Jerusalem. Some may argue that large numbers of Jews will not move to Judca and Samaria to attenuate the high concentration of Arabs in these districts. Yet, Israel can set priorities and allocate monies for this enterprise. Tax incentives and two parallel high-speed commuter trains — running from new Jewish suburbs around ancient Hebron and Nablus to the populated coastal plain — would do more to encourage Jews to move east than all the national and religions exhortations to date. Others will argue that Jordan may not cooperate. King Hussein continues to shun peace with Israel. Since most of his subjects arc already Palestinian Arabs, he fears absorbing more. Hussein ignores the reality that it is Israel which protects and guarantees his country's sovereignty. Israel will not long allow Hashemite stubborness. Other leaders can be found in Jordan who will know how to exercise responsibility as the Arab State of Palestine in peaceful relations with the-Jewish State of Palestine. These two states have enough economic .matters to manage'In common to warrant establishing a confederation, with the Jordan River as its living artery. 4 p.m. and the one-half Still otheri would claim that the petro-lndustrial hour programs produced complex, with its growing power base in the Western by the Jewish Federation democracies/ will work against such a solution to the and shown previously on problem of Palestine because ol its ties to Arab oil and WOWTV will be money. Since the Saudis pay protection money to the rcbroadcast on Channel 20, terrorist PLO, it will be argued, any plans for the area Sundays at 6 p.m. and •< must first b> cleared through the PLO command. Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
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SERVICES: FMaay: I: IS p.m. Rabbi Sidney H Brooiu, Rabbi Barry Welnstein and Cantor Harold I. Firestone will ofllcUte. Rabbi Welnstein will discus* "Advocacy and sodal Justice... Reflections <B Omaha HEART Day". Ones S a b b a t fellows services. Satarday at II a.m.
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The wedding of Anne certification in physical Bucheister and fiobert therapy. She is presently a Allan Mass of New York student at the University of took place on Nov. 23 at Nebraska Medical School. Sabbath Cendlelighting for Friday, December 17,438 p.m. Beth El Synagogue. Rabbi The bridegroom Paul Drazen and Cantor graduated (ram Santa Cruz Beth El Botfi Israel Emil Berkovits officiated in 1975 with a degree in Sunday: SERVICES: SERVICES: at the ceremony. politics and received his Morning Minyan 9 a.m. Friday: Friday 8 p.m. • The bride is the Juris doctor from Harvard Mincha and Kabbalat Following the minyan. Rabbi Paul Draren, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Beth Israel members are Cantor Emit Bcrkovits and Joseph Bucheister of Law School in 1978. He is Sfaabbat 4:43 p.m. employed by the Career the Beth El Choir will invited to Temple Israel for There will be no late Omaha. She is a graduate Criminal Division of the family service so that Beth a breakfast at to a.m. coftduct the service. of Columbia University in office of the District AtIsrael members can join followed by the final Dr. David Schnall, RELIGIOUS SCHOOL New York City and holds a torney in Manhattan. Kallah weekend presentation of Kallah speaking at the Kallah Saturday sod Sunday the bachelor's degree tn The couple Is d a m s will recess Dec. 18, Scholar-ln-rcsldencc weekend Scholar-in- weekend, will present a political science and honeymooning in Hawaii. W; 25 and 28; Jan. 1 and 2 presentation at Beth El residence Dr.Schnall, who general overview on "How and will resume sessions Synagogue. will discuss "Reagan, American Jewry faces the Saturday: January a and 9. Republicans and American future". Saturday: Hebrew classes will Morning Service 8:43 a.m. Jews". recess Mondays, Dec. 20 Members of Beth El Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 4:«S Morning services at Beth and. 27; Wednesdays, Dec. Synagogue will Join us for p.m. Israel at which Dr. Schnall a and 29; end Thursdays. Dec. 23 and 30. Hebrew dassei will resume sessions on Jan. 3,5 and 6. COLLEGE HOMECOMING Temple Israel College Homecoming night will be Dec. 22. An Informal dinner at Temple Israel will be basted by R&bbl and Jane Brooks. The dinner wiD followed by a get-together at Bode Zwciback's home. There is no charge for the dinner which is intended to give college students an opportunity to meet new people and renew old friendships. Hake reservations by calling the Temple office. 55M638.
Sabbath services and for the Scholar-ln-residence presentation following services, lie will discuss "American Jewry in relationship to Israel and Zionism". A Klddush follows the service. Jr. congregation 10 a.m. Lunch for Jr. congregants 11:30 a.m. sponsored by Sisterhood. Shabbat Torah Studies 12 to l p.m. Class with the Rabbi 4 p.m. Mincha 4:45 p.m. Mincha is followed by Shalosh S'udot, Ma'ariv and iiavdalah. Shalosh S'udot is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Jay Stoler in observance of the yahrzeit of Margaret Stoicr.
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STAFF HANUKKAli PARTY The teaching staff of the Beth Israel Religious School will bold their annual Hanukkah party on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at the home of Anne and Ed Joseph.
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The Lunch and Learn Scries will meet on Thursday, Dec. 23 at the synagogue at noon. The topic will be tlanukkah. WINTER VACATION Classes will be in recess Rabbi Kenneth N. White will lead Friday night until after New Years. services beginning at 8 Classes resume an Sunday, Jan. 2. p.m. Saturday morning services and study begin at SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Services are conducted Occasional children's in the Capehart Chapel services begin at 7:30 p.m. every Friday at 8 p.m. An Please call the TetnpSe Oneg Shabbat follows the Office at «J-£OOJ for inservice, formation. Services are conducted Oneg Shabbat follows by Major Theodore each Friday night service. Stainman.
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During the second half of 1&49 you could go to Playland Park in Council Bluffs (where the admission and the parking was free) if you were looking for an amusement park. 1/ you need material for drapes or slipcovers, Orchard and Wdhelm advertised some from C3ccnt.itot5 50pcry.ird. If you wanted to dry clean tics, live Wire had a special - 5 cents each. Beth El nursery school began it's 5th year, and Rabbi Sydney Mossman became spiritual leader for Beth Israel. Also at Beth Israel was Eunice Feldman, new director of the nursery school. That year was the second for Brandeis University, the nation's first Jewish sponsored, nonsectarian college. In those days, the Jculih Pras published a "recipe of the week", and one issue featured Fruit Ice, from Mrs. Milton Margolin. (Do you still make thai, Ann?) The ZBT Rush party as under the direction of cochairmen Lloyd Friedman and Robert Fromkin and another social event was the cocktail party in honor of Phyllte Wohlner and Sidney Schwartz, who were lo be married soon. The party was hosted be Mr and Mr*. Stuart Muskinand Mr, and Mrs. Yale Gotsdlncr, and it Vas held on the lawn of the Muskin-CotsdJner duplex at «S(M and 480C Burt Street. Some of the other couples who were to marry that year were Manya Friedcl and Alvin NORR; Florainc Singer and Norman Rice; Rose Bchn
and Norman Pillor; Ceraldinc Marks and Irving Epstein; Phyllis Freed and Max Bfllncr and Sally Marer and Bcmarr Jonisch. A few oj that year's baby crop included Gerald Simons, Barbara Iloseman. Richard Slosburg. Diane Nepomnick, Martin Fogcl and Bonnie Tnetla I particularly liked, this item that appeared in the fall: The Omaha Post Office reports (hat many Jewish New Year cards were ineligible for delivery because of insufficient postage. Those that formerly took V-i cent stamps now require 2 cent and the larger site had to haven 3 cent stamp! Do you believe that? Imagine! That's the way it was, 33 years ago.
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SEIIVICES: Saturday: 9 a.m. Sunday: 6 a.m. Services ore conducted by Sam Sacks,
A monument in memory of Norman Garrop will be dedicated at t p.m. on Dec 2CatGoldcn Hill Cemetery. Rabbi Isaac Nadoff will officiate.
B' nai B' rlth Is looking for members of the community to help with the Christmas Relief Program on the Holiday Weekend Oec.26 at Childrens, Immanuel and Methodist Hospitals. Please Contact Ron Gordon at 571-7606 or 391-6873.
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Family recipe shared A demonstration of the fine art of making Bobbi Korl's Gefilte Fish climaxed the series of "Jewish Cooking Secrets" last week. Tham Friedman and Anne Broder. a mother and daughter team, were enthusiastic instructors, and grandmother Sara Krasne was on hand to add to the hints of a long experienced cook. Their unique recipe has been handed down for many generations, a speciality of the family. Vanen Lerner organiicd the series which took place undfrihe supervision of Annette Fettman,
chairman of the Federation Library, while Rose Katelman and Phyllis Bittner stand by.
Katchen speaks Alan S. Katchen, regional director of the ADL-CnC, spoke last week to the First Unitarian Church of Omaha and the South Omaha Optimist Club. His topic on both occasions was "Extremism and Terrorism in
the World Today". Mr. Katchen's talks dealt with the problems of escalating ads of violence throughout the world. He discussed the paramilitary groups in the United States and their growth, particularly in the Midwest, in
Darlynn Fellman has just returned from Las the past year. Jean Ann Kruplnsky, Vegas where she was the assistant to Mr. Katchen.i Second Place Winner in the spoke to the Optimist Club VIP category in the Taekwondo on the programs and National projects scheduled by the Tournament held Nov. S ADL-CRC for the coming and 6. Over 700 competitors from all parts of the months. country were participants.
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Whether you're planning a party for two or a get-together for twenty, celebrate New Year's at the Marriott Hotel in our Grand Ballroom. We'd have two live bands — The Walter Scott Band and The Sonny FIrmature Quintet — with dandng until 1 A.M. A Juicy Prime Rib Dinner with wine throughout the meal, and a complimentary bar after dinner unto 1 A.M. Champagne at midnight, of course. And all the party favors you'll need to ring out the old and ring in the new. Bring your party to the Marriott this New Year's. Just $ 110 a couple to include all taxes and gratuities. And for only $20 extra per couple, stay overnight New Year's Eve at the Marriott For reservations, call 399-9000. Ext 625 end ask for Eve.
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program, residents gathered In ibeir auditorium for a selection of f lanitttah frags by the children.
Omshfinsinthonaws Marti and Michael Mrs. Margaret Mcrrick of Goodman announce the Nashville, Tcnn. GreatOct. 27 birth of a son, Ryan grandparneta 'are Mrs. Ruth Cohen of Omaha, and Matbew. Grandparent* are Revs Saul Suvalsky of Council and Selwta Suvatsky and Bluff?, Iowa.
FORT WORTH, T X Jeff Hochster, son of Erica and Earnest Hochster, is the recipient of the Leon and Fay Brachman Young Leadership Award. He has been a member
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During the 1963 Federation Campaign the Jews of Guana will be asked to make a one time contribution to the Israel Special Fund. The need for the Israel Special Fund is a direct result of last summer's Operation Peace for the Galilee. This military operation was necessary to protect the security of Israel and its people. But the price of security is expensive. Extraordinary military costs mean less money for vital humanitarian services for the young, the aged, the immigrant and the handicapped. That is why the Jews of Omaha are being asked to help (he people of Israel through the Israel Special Fund
From Generation.... Each year about half of the money donated to the Federation Campaign is sent to Israel to support vital humanitarian services. The other half is allocated to the Federation and its seven departments to support recreational, cultural, educational and human service programs that maintain the outstanding quality of life in the Omaha Jewish community. Each year the success of the Campaign determines the amount of money sent to Israel and the level of services provided by the Federation departments. Without adequate financial support both the people of Israel and the Jews of Omaha will be faced with cutbacks in programs and services. By makingja donation to the 1983 Federation Campaign we will ensure the continuance of a quality Jewish life in Omaha and in Israel. Photo by Jim Kranfct
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the elderly while the work ghr?* meaning tottwtrU?ÂŤ. Imagine a country born as a result of war, always prepared for war. Imagine a country opening its doors to people from all corners of the earth. Imagine a country trying to provide essential social services while burdened with excessive costs for military spending. That country is Israel, a miracle of the 20th century. Once again Israel is calling upon the Jews of the Diaspora to ensure that the miracle continues. The Israel Special Fund is needed to help maintain social services, welfare and educational programs endangered by the enormous cost of Israel's response last summer to the threat of terrorism. Our contribution to the Israel Special Fund will help immigrants become functioning citizens of Israel, aid high school students to complete their education, provide rehabilitation services for the disabled and maintain the elderly in old age homes. What's Special about the Israel Special Fund? It is our community's way of saying "We Give to Life."
With our help social programs for children can continue. At day care centers children from disadvantage! families participate in educational activities and receive mitrious meals. Our generous contributions to the Israel Special Fund will help deserving (Indents at high ichools, technical training centers and universities prepare themselves to become productive members of Israeli society.
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0«r gilt* lo (be Federation Campaign enable the Department of Jewish Education to provide financial •ulstance lo the synagogue schools and the Day School Oar support helps children recdve a quality Jewish education. Kevin Binlamow, Jaaon Rosenberg, Michael Sllverman, Debra Zaeharia and Sberri Zucker review a lesson with teacher, Blanche Wise.
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Each year is special for the Federation Campaign. Because of our previous financial commitipents we can all be proud of our Jewish community. There is the Anti-Defamation League-Community Relations Committee, the Bureau for the Aging, the Jewish Community Center, the Department of Jewish Education, Jewish Family Service, Jewish Federation Library and the Jewish Press. The seven departments offer a wide range of activities and direct services that enrich our lives as Jews and help us keep a strong Jewish com-
assistance and family life education classes. The Jewish Press, published weekly, keeps us in touch with local, national and international news of Jewish interest. What's Special about the 1983 Regular Campaign? It's our way of saying, "We Give to Life."
Our contribution* (o (he Federation Campaign help the Antl-Ocfagallon League-Community HclaUoni Committee fight unll-KCinlllsm by monitoring the media and controversial organisation* and by educating the public, The ADL-CftC Department hat a large selection of booh* and pamphleti available covering Important Jewish topics. Michelle Uv greets [lose iV'introub on moving day to the Itoie Ulumkln Jewiib Home, Our generous supports helps the Durcau for the Aging provide a comprehensive -array of services to the Jewish elderly. The-servlces Include social programs, cowiiellng and meals for the bomebound. The Bureau administers the Rose Olumkln Jewish Home where no one Is denied residence due to , financial conditions.
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Men's Mission to Israel February 6-13 If you missed last year's successful Mission here is your chance Visit the land where it all began Minimum contribution to the 1983 Federation Campaign is required.
1983 Federation Regular Campaign and Israel Special Fund Women's Division Caryl Greenberg — Chairman Jeri Kaplan — Vice chairman Suzie Singer — Vice chairman Gail Kohll — Chairman Super Sunday Telethon Gigi Osten — Chairman Chai/Grand Gifts Event Jeri Kaplan — Washington Mission
Women's Division invites you to join with
Lea Rabin at the Chaiand Grand Gifts Event $1200 minimum contribution to the 1983 Federation Campaign is required.
Missions to Washington. D.C. Women's Mission March 13-15
Men's Mission March 21-22
Men's Division Marvin Polikov — Co-chairmen Alan Nogg — Co-chairmen Paul Cohen — Chairman Israel Mission Stan Edelstein — Chairman Super Sunday Telethon Bob Kully — Chairman Washington Mission
Meet with government officials, Your Senators and Representatives Hear the story behind American-Israeli Relations Minimum contribution to the 1983 Federation Campaign is required.
Watch The Jewish Press for Details on Special Campaign Events for a Special Year
December 17,1982
Outpost in Gaza
The salami ends here A Miami donated to the Tzedakah CommiUee last week ended up In a box for a needy Jewish family. A group of teenager* decorated, packed and carried the boxes. The group of workers Included from left, front row, Tracy MuskJn, Alan Breslow and Rich flttenblatl. Rear row. David Coheti, Wendl Rosenblatt, Andle Gordman and Barb Ralnlsh.
Jewish Cooking MEATLOAF SOLMEISNEIt By Norms Barach Word has been received This is a quick meat loaf Graveside services in Omaha of the Dec. 9 were held at Beth death of Sol Meisner of for the family. Serve it with a fresh spinach salad, llamcdrosh llagadol Chicago. III. Cemetery < Fisher Form) ' ' Survivors; kin, Sid of applesauce, and hot garlic on I » 12 for Leonard Park Ridge, III, and Arnold bread, 2 Ib. ground beef Stoller. 57. of Spirit Lake. of Skokie. III.; daughter, I egg In Mrs, Jerry Lehman o{ I small onion, diced Omaha; sister, Ann Hern of 1 can vegetarian Survivors: w i f e . Chicago, nine grandKlayne; son. t.arry; children, three great- vegetable soup 2 cups crushed potato daughter. Andrea, all of grandchildren. chips Spirit Lake, father. Marry '•'« tap. garlic powder Slolltr of Chicago. III.; KSTHKKW.l.KVIN '( cup catsup mother. B(SH Steinberg of Services were held on Combine everything Ivos Angeles, Calif; sister's, f.nrratne Hcrnslcin of Los Dec. 12 at Temple Israel except the catsup and mix. Angrles, Marein Hayes of lor Esther Levin. 81. In- Put into a loaf pan. Spread South Nyack. NY. Sherry terment was at Tcmplo catsup over the top of the meat loaf. Bake uncovered Slolfcr of l/js Angclca; Israel Cemetery. Survivors: son. Dr. for Ui hrs. at 350 degrees. brother. David .Stoller of Hugh S. Levin; two S e r v e s 5 •. 6 . St. Petersburg. Fla. grandchildren; one greatgrandchild. I.KONAIUKSTOU.KIl
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Bello Mofljomln witdos to Hunk Rabbi Nadoll. all rwr (datives and many friends for cards, donations, flowers and gif • s while oho was Iwspiiali/ed. Many thanks to my 1unnii% »nd relatives lot their cari s , (jilts and Qood wishoj •vhilo I was hotpilali/ed. Richard Gummoro
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NEW YORK - Dr. Trude Dothan, Professor of Archeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, describes tier discovery of a 3,300 -year-old Egyptian outpost in Gaza in a major article in December's National Geographic Magazine. The excavation at Delrel-Balah in the Gaza Strip uncovered an ancient burial ground as well as an Egyptian-style fortress. The discovery yielded many important artifacts as welt as a possible answer to a problem that has puzzled Biblical scholarswhy did the Israelites not follow a direct route to the Promised Land during their Exodus from Egypt. Professor Dothan believes her excavation reveals the wisdom of their choice of route into the Sinai Desert, where they avoided the Egyptian fortresses on the shorter and more direct path along the coast.
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Lincoln Lights By Estelle Rosenberg Eva Wcisgurtformer Lincolnite and Omahan died Nov. 2, In St. Paul, Minn. Survivors: son, Morse, Mendota Heights, Minn; three grandchildren. Graveside services at Temple Aaron Cemetery, St. Paul, Minn. David Davidson, retired 50 year employee of Claries Clothing Co. died Nov. 7. Member of the Masonic Lodge 210. AM and FM Scottish Rite, Club 80, and Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Survilvors: daughters, Lorraine Teller, Hastings, Neb. and Winl Lipsey, Houston, Tex; brother, Dean, Phoenix; four grandchildren. Interment was at Mt. Carmcl Cemetery, with Rabbi Mark Bismnn officating. Contributions may be sent to the Heart Fund and Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
Tifereth Israel Oneg Shabbat sponsors for the month of November were: Dr. Mel Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Priesman and Dr. and Mrs. Henry Cherrick. The first film series movie will be shown Dec. 19,7 p.m. at Tifereth Israel Social Hall. "The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob," features Louis de Funes, Suzy Delair and Marcel Dalio. Refreshments will be sold in the lounge. The Lincoln Chapter of B'nai B'rith Breakfast will be held Dec. 19,10 a.m. In the Tifereth Israel Lounge. A Hadassah Shabbat will be held Dec. 17,8 p.m. at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Guest speaker Professor Avrum Blum, will discuss Israel. Lebanon, and PLO. An Oneg Shabbat will follow. Mark your calendar for an interesting evening.
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a Bat Mitzvah, I was con/used. I wanted to have one very When she answered, she was more then glad to visit and badly. It is a sign of achievement of all the hard work I relate (he story of the locket to me. had put in towards my religion. Apart of me was scsred, I was as excited to find out about the locket's history though. I was worried my friends would laugh at me up as she was in telling it to me. Grandmother took a seat on the pulpit and that they'd feel uncomfortable ot the Dy Janice Aroa aw and told me the whole story. reception. I did have my Bat Mitzvah, and it was a Back in Leningrad, Russia, my great-grandfather America has many different people from numerous success. What bothers me now is that my main concern ran a small pawn shop. One day a young man walked in religious and racial backgrounds. America has mare then was about my friends' feelings and not about mine. with a leather pouch containing several oval-shaped Many people would respond to my opinions diffreedom for minorities than Just about any other precious stones that needed to be traded for money fast. country. There are churches, temples, synagogues, ferently. "They were Just teasing," some might say, or, My great-grandfather, who was an experienced watmosques, u well as social youth groups for Catholics, "That's how children show their affection to one chmaker and jeweler, paid him for the staves without Jews, Blacks, and other minority groups. Being a cer- another." Others might state that Christmas is a any questions asked He was accustomed to repairing tain race or religion won't put one in Jail, stop one from commercial holiday and making decorations is fun for fine jewelry and recognized the value and quality of the buying a house, or even from attending another everyone. Young children, however, don't like being stones he had just purchased. minority's church or school. This is an aspect of our forced to do things against their wishes. As a hobby, he dabbled with designing new pieces for country we can be very proud of. Although life can be more difficult as a minority, his wife, and now with these stones, he was inspired to There are still, however, negative feelings towards there are many advantages to growing up as a minority create something magnificent from his own minorities In our society. Since I have been in the first in America. Besides my American heritage of which I'm imagination. Taking an ordinary locket, he worked grade, I have faced pressure and teasing because I am very proud, I also have my Jewish heritage. I've had patiently to fit the large rubies and diamonds Into a work Jewish. America's founding fathers fought and died for (he opportunity to learn all about the language and of art. He carefully hammered in a filigree design with the ideal of freedom, and I feel some Americans don't people of Israel as well as America, I've always looked special tools and mounted the five precious stones onto really live by this ideal. Although people are free e s forward to having additional celebrations that are part the face. He was proud of the result from all his hard individuals, whether they accept others is what I am of the Jewish tradition. I think the most important adwork, and presented the beautiful locket to his wife for vantage, though, is haying grown up knowing that my going to rtltfuffl their anniversary. At that time, he could not foresee his work of art being his family's source of survival. In elementary school, we always made decorations way isn't the only way or believing that everyone else's for Christmas. One or two of my teachers let me draw Is wrong. For five years, his whole family, Including his sister's My point is although America is known for being a pictures of a menorah or cut out paper dreldels for family, had tried to get to America, bit now it had Hanukkah, but most of them insisted that I participate in "free country, not everyone is willing to accept people become urgent. If they remained, their future teemed making Christinas decorations like everyone else. I felt who practice different beliefs from theirs. Children grow dangerously uncertain. The two families made all the up learning their parent's narrow viewpoints and then as if my freedom was being taken away from me. necessary preparations and secretly left to get to the boat taking with them only memories and all the My first really painful incident, however, occurred they begin believing and preaching them. I think it's valuables they could hide on their, person. The money during third grade. My family moved and I had to attend terrific that in America anyone can preach their values was sewn Into clothes and the precious locket was • new elementary school. Some kids there asked me to without being accused of a crime, but I still think we concealed in my great-grandmother's hair. play hopscotch with them. I started playing the way should support our neighbors' right to be different everyone played at my old school. They played difThe money supply as running low and the prices for ferently, however, and after we had played for awhile, all the necessities were running high. Both families were the tension grew between us. We got in a little argument forced to give up all that they owned to get by, but they By Becky Goldberg ' about how the rigbt way to play hopscotch was. Then the were lucky enough to keep the locket in their possession. three girls started singing at the top of their lungs, "You Unexpected problems arose and they found themselves I think back to my fourteenth birthday when I play the Jew wayl You play the Jew way!" I was very facing possible separation. To keep everyone alive and received o very special present from my grandmother. hurt. together,both my great-grandparents decided to sell the Back then, I was to young to realize the spiritual imstones for the needed money. It was these five beloved In junior high, I west with a friend of mine to her portance of that present. All I can remember is her stones that provided the difference between being able church's Sunday school class. While the teacher was proudly handing me a small goJd locket. I could tell it to pursue their dream of freedom or possibly not living teaching, he said some really nasty things about the was a family heirloom because it wasn't in the best of at all. They all miraculously made it to America safely Jewish people. I was very angry with the teacher, and I conditions. The face was strange and battered and there achieving their dream with necessary sacrifices. tackled his teachings. He was embarrassed, but just were several depressed areas where it looked like some laughed it off. Later be went up to me and asked me if I 1 was stunned. I suddenly understood the true beauty stones had been pried out. My grandmother had polished was Jewish. I told him I was, and he spent the rest of the of the stonclcss locket. My great-grandfather lovingly the locket as much as she could, but the roughness, she day trying to convert me! I felt very uncomfortable. warned, could snag a delicate shirt or sweater. By then, ' created the locket for his family, and turned around and When I was faced with the decision of whether to have I wished she would have given me a stylish chain instead sold it for their freedom. Without the stones from the locket, my family might not have ever been able to gel lo of the locket, but I kissed her and thanked her anyway. I America and be free to live, prosper, or raise a family in then placed the locket in my jewelry box full of childish the way they wanted to do it. America, as with the .treasures and stuck it away. I didn't plan on wearing the locket, comes to represent the same thing • love and locket in the future like I would a chain. hope. Last summer I rediscovered my old hidden jewelry Only in America, everyone, whether one is a native box. I opened the box and was mildly surprised to find citizen or an immigrant, has the freedom to set a goal in that old locket casually tossed in the box with the rest of life and go after it with the blessings of government and my treasures. The locket lay in the box shining like the society; nevertheless, the ones who stay determined by first lime I had seen it three years ago. but now it remembering Die past ond working hard to keep their seemed to have a different aura about it. I carefully dreams of the future alive, succeed in the end. Freedom pulled the locket out from among my play jewelry and is America's most valued possession and it is given to trinkets and took it downstairs to examine it more anyone who will not abuse it. * closely. I recalled my grandmother telling me how her Because the people who fought for America during family came to America, and 1 wondered whether this the American Revolution originated from oppressed locket had made the trip with them. I decided to cr DO-IT-YCURSEIF parts of the world, they knew exactly what they were telephone grandmother and ask her about the locket. fighting for. In many other countries, rights were Commercial Framing Service . decided by the government and that was it; there was no • Museum Preservation Framing • room for the voice of (he people and the government's Specialists in Needlework chief aims in the same country. Americans fought hard Karen Franks and Shodowbox Framing and sacrificed much to gain (heir equality from Britain, ond did not give up till the goal of freedom was reached. uMViscest •Photos ©Oils •Watercolors Written on the documents on which America bases its •or Meaningful Junk (Continued on Page 15)
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Students write winning essays (Continued from Page 14) principles is the statement that all men and women are equal and entitled to the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. No majority or individual has the right to take away those Inalienable rights from any citizen of the United States, because laws unite all who believe in them. In this day and age, with a high unemployment and inflation rate, many Americans tend to lose sight of how fortunate they are to live in America with all its freedoms. In this country everyone has the same equal chance to reaching his goal if he maintains enough delermlnatlori and stamina to stay with it. Sometimes it takes people escaping oppressive governments to remind us of what we Americans take so lightly. People can not fully understand freedom until they have been where there is none; consequently, far too many Americans take for granted our freedom to speak, write, act, vote and even dress. If Americans would think about where they want (heir lives to go, they had better realize that America is the best place to start and grow. America is land of opportunity offering all the lessons learned from its rich heritage and stimulating new ideas for the future. Someday when I have a career, I plan to replace the stones and perhaps capture some of the former beauty of the piece. The locket will never look as glorious as my grandmother described it a s ; nevertheless, to me, this gift will always represent a priceless symbol of love and hope that I will always treasure and remember for all that it means. ...
They're coming to America! By Michelle Sbkolnick "Par, we've been traveling far Without a home, but not without a star Free, only want to be free We huddle close, hang on to a dream..." The above words from the song "America" by Neil Diamond .describe the feelings of people Immigrating to Anertca. In general, the song suites Uial people from oil over the world are looking for freedom and pursuing their dreams in America. Many people, in hopes of makng a better life for themselves and for their families, leave their old homes to pursue happiness in America. These people arc like grains of sand swept up on the beach by a wave coming from the sea. These grains of sand, each with its own character, make up the beach. Thus, people swept in to America by a wave of desire make up this great nation. Some of these people arrive with little more than the clothes on their back, yet they hang on to their dreams. Why docs it matter that these people are looking for freedom and happiness in this great nation? Most people have probably never stopped to think about the varieties of cultures in the United States. Textbooks teach the mechanics of history; however, the heart and soul of human)ly can only be discovered by examining the varieties of cultures existing in the world today. New York could be a history lesson in itself. America Is a "melting pot" for people with extremely different backgrounds and beliefs. It is this vast difference that can create problems. The largest problem that just about any society faces is ignorance. Ignorance leads to prejudice, and prejudice promotes disunity and discord. It is therefore important to understand why people come to America and to learn about their backgrounds. America needs to be proud that it attracts such a great number of people instead of isolating the people who moke up its heritage. Without a countless number of different cultures,
America would not be what it is today. People come to the United Suites looking to get something back. They want to be the best that they can be. Thomas Carlyle once said, "The great lawof culture: let each become all that he was created capable of being." While these people arc reaching for their dreams, they are sprinkling a little of themselves into each of the lives that they touch. So while America builds the character of these people, these people build the character of America. Almost everyone living in America is a descendant of someone who came to America looking for opportunity. Britain began the migration by starting colonies in what is now the United Suites. These new immigrants fought and died for the freedom and for the dreams that they cherished so deeply. As a result, the colonies gained their independence. Spain also had colonies in the New World, os did many other countries. Even from the beginning, America was a breeding ground for numerous cultures, ond the character of America was on its way. These different cultures sowed the seeds for a great number of possibilities. Whether these people were conscious of it or not, their beliefs and customs were contributing to the character of this great land. "Every individual has a place to fill In the world and is important in some respect whether he chooses to be so or not," said Nathaniel Hawthorne. The same people who had come to America looking for opportunity were helping to contribute to the opportunity that America had to give. For example, Albert Einstein was a German Jew who came to America as a result of reprisals instituted against him by the Nazi Regime. America was a refuge for him which gave him opportunity. He gave opportunity back to the world with his great advances in science and mathematics. It would be foolish to think that each and every person who set foot on American soil was a positive factor in the growth of the nation. There have been times in history when immigration to the United States caused problems. One such example is when the United States had to limit the number of people allowed to come into the country because there were not enough jobs to go around. There is no doubt that America's cultural heritage has not been all "peaches and cream." However, America has overcome these setbacks and has become a strong nation. Rather than look ot America as a conglomeration of different races, religions and beliefs, America should be viewed as one nation under God. Everyone on this earth has something to contribute, and it does not matter what color he is, what language he speaks or where he is from. The United States has been built on people reaching for a dream and striving for individuality. As long as this deep cultural heritage runs through the veins of proud Americans, the heart of this great nation will beat forever. As the song "America" ends, so shall be this ending: "My country, 'tis of thee Today . Sweet land of liberty Today Of thec I sing • Today Of thec I sing Today!"
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Mashgiach makes daily rounds in Omaha Did you hear about the psychotherapist turned kashrut-supervisor? Now be treats peoples' edible complexes. You might wonder how the psychotherapist got to be a "mashgiach" in the first place. The man, Rabbi Allan Gonsher, explained that when he came to Omaha two and a half years ago to take the job of therapist with Jewish Family Services, liabbi Isaac Nadoff approached him and offered him the additional duties of mashgiach. Rabbi Gonsher and this reporter stood outside the Nebraska Kosher Meat Market, where he was going to begin his dally rounds. "Rabbi Nadoff explained to me that I was coming into the community at a time when a great controversy over kashrut had just taken place," said Rabbi Gonsher. "He said that as someone who had not been involved in the whole painful experience I would be the perfect person for the job. I didn't mind the additional income that would come from the job, so I agreed to give it a try." Rabbi Gonsher said it was his idea to take the job on a six-months trial basis. "Conservative rabbis aren't really trained for everything there is to being a mashgiach, so there was a lot I had to learn," he said. "Rabbi Nadoff had me train every day for six months with Jake Cooperman, who had worked with kosher meats in Des Motnes for many years. Besides, I wanted to make sure that I could work well with the Rav HaMachshlr because I knew the political nature of the community and I didn't want to create another tension In it". The meat market had just opened for the day when we entered the building. Rabbi Gonsher exchanged friendly greetings with proprietors Dave Richtman and Joe Bucblester (brothers who adopted different last n a m e s in Europe to escape the Nazis). Rabbi Gonsher told me in front of the two men that they, also, had played a major role in teaching htm the mashgiach's trade, and Dave joked that now Rabbi Gonsher could open up his own butcher shop across the street and put him and Joe out of business. Getting down to work, Rabbi Gonsher explained that be had two main concerns when he went about his inspection of the butcher shop: whether the meat he saw was kosher, and whether it was being "kashered" properly. "I can be sure that the meat is kosher when 1 see the
Rabbi Alan Gonther Inspect* side* of beef at the Nebraika Koihcr Meat Market seal that was put on it in the packing-house," said Rabbi Gonsher. "But just because the method of slaughter is kosher, that does not mean that the meat is ready yet for someone's kosher kitchen. First it must be kashered. "The kashering process involves two main procedures," Rabbi Gonsher continued. "First the meat must be'treibored,' that is, have all major blood vessels removed from it. This is based on a prohibition against consuming blood which appears several times in the Scriptures. After soaking in water for half an hour, the meat then must be salted as a means of drawing the residual blood from It" Rabbi Gonsher indicated some meat lying near a sink which had a thick coating of salt pellets on i t "It must lie like that for an hour," he said.
Turning to some Empire chickens lying neatly in row in the display coses, liabbi Gonsher said that the chickens came to the shop already kashered. "Unlike beef," he explained, "chicken spoils very easily. Whereas beef can—and must— be washed at three-day intervals, a chicken is frozen as soon as it is slaughtered to prevent spoilage. Now, freezing causes the pores of thechicken to contract and close so that the blood cannot be drained from it. So the kashering must be done before the freezing and shipping." Our tour included the coolers, where five sides of beef hung suspended from meat hooks, ftabbi Gonsher indicated places in the sides of beef where veins had been removed, then pointed out IORS on each side of beef called "plumbas". These tags bore Hebrew dales: weeks were identified by the Torah portion of the week and days of the week by Hebrew letters, "aleph" for Sunday, "bet" for Monday, "gimmel" for Tuesday, etc. "Look at this side of beef," said liabbi Gonsher. "The plumba sal's 'Lech I'choh," That is this week's Torah portion, and that means this side of beef was brought here (his week. There is also a 'gimmel' on the plumba, and that tells me the slau&hlcrinR was done on Tuesday. That means that tomorrow, Friday, the third day since its slaughter, it will have to be washed". Rabbi Gonsher continued: "In addition to paper lags, i» letter 'lammed' standing for 'Lech I'choh' has been carved into the side of tx'ef Itself, The side is supposed to be broken tlown so thai some fraction of the letter always remains visible "Of course the point comtft in the processing <A the meat *hc-n tlwri- is no way an)' more that the letter can1 \x Itfi MI the side of beef. This -is where the important element of honesty ami ind-rftrity comes in One of th«' tasic principles you have to rely on in this business Is a person's integrity, and there's no doubt-in my, mind about Joe's aod Dave's honesty-" Sherman's Bakery is different from most kosher food establishment in that its owner-proprietor is not Jewish. But Joe liosco is a "born-again" Christian who believes that the Jews are the chosen people, and for that reason and because |>e_ wanted-to keep the store's Jewish 'clientele when lie bought it from Stanley Sherman four years ago, he maintains a kosher bakery. There is only one slight favor that Rabbi Gonsher roust perform for
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Several stores observe kashrut rules wall said ft all: "In compliance with the kashrut standards of this establishment you are requested to refrain from eating your deli foods in the dairy section of the store." Rabbi Gonsher said he must make sure the proprietors themselves practice what they preach. Meat utensils must bear the letter "M," and dairy, "D," and neither one must be found in the kitchen area reserved for the other, or in. the pareve territory of the kitchen. The baking of bread Is supposed to be treated especially strictly. Nothing but pareve ingredients must be used In baking challah since it is likely to be used for rituat purposes, i.e., a Sabbath or holiday meal, and such a meal may be expected to include meat. On the other hand, the deli, with the approval of the Va'ad HaKashrut, Is allowed to draw a line past which it does not have to be responsible for the mixing of meat and milk. "The deli is instructed not to serve meat on the dairy side," said Rabbi Gonshcr, "but its responsibility is not expected to extend past the counter. If someone orders a corned beef sandwich and then goes to the dairy side and orders a glass of milk, that must be tolerated, If the establishment tried to enforce kashrut that strictly, it might lose many of its customers, both Jewish and non-Jewish."
Mr. and Mm, Zalman Friedman keep a stove In a corner of their bakery for ihfir pmonal u»e. (Continued from Page I6> Joe. Jewish law stipulates that a Jew must be involved in the preparation of kosher food, so when Rabbi Gonshcr stops ttuo the bakery, he shuts on oven twitch on and off. thus symbolically fulfilling the law. On the other hand, since Joe is not Jewish, be is not required to close his shop on Kosh Itashanah. Yora Kippur and Pesach. Beyond making sure that dairy and pareve utensils were properly marked and reading letters from rabbis who had okayed various baking ingredients. Rabbi Gonshcr saw some real "action." as he put it, on this visit Joe was running out of llershey's chocolate and had just received some questionable cocoa from another company. There was also a question about a new tea which had just arrived, llabbi Gonshcr promised Joe he would check both products out with llabbi Nadoff and let turn know whet her or not they were kosher, Meanwhile Joe understood th.it he must make do with his other ingredients until the new items had been checked against Kabbl Nitdoffs "master list" of kosher and nonkosher food products, find pronounced fit lo use.
A kashrut crisis seemed imminent at the deli when Kabbt Gonshcr examined some cold cuts in the display case and was unable to find "plumbas" for them in their usual place. He said he was getting ready to tell the proprietor about the irregularity when the tags all turned up a few inches from the usual spot. "It just goes to show once again," said Rabbi Gonsher, "how possible it is to trust the integrity of the shopkeepers. Even as the thought occurred to me that something was possibly wrong, everything turned out tight". Rabbi Gonsher was asked if be could remember the last time he found something amiss in any of Omaha's kosher establishments. Once, he said, he found some unloboird utensils in one of (he bakeries and indicated it in his daily written report (o Rabbi Nadoff. After several discussions of the matter, the owner-proprietor did (he labeling as he watched. "It's best when things like this can be settled behind the scenes", said Rabbi Gonsher. "Some mashgiachs would make a big to-do and create a community concern, but that's not my style. I like to
approach the violator with Rabbi Nadoff's direction and rectify the situation privately." Our last stop was Friedman's Bakery, where on a stove in the corner personal items for Shabbat were being prepared. "This is an old, European-style bakery/'saidltabbiGonsher. "Here everything is done from scratch and you'll find something very special, a whole clement of personal involvement on the bakers' part. "It's not only a business," he said, "It's an extension of themselves. If you can imagine someone coming into your home and going through your drawers, you can understand how the bakers must feel and why it's important for me to approach them all In different ways. Part of being a successful mashgiach is knowing how to build a good relationship with the people you supervise." Rabbi Gonshcr said he recalled a time when he had learned from Mrs. Friedman about the milling process of flour. "This is an example of (he interaction I enjoy with all the people I supervise," he said. "They give me an ongoing education in being a mashgiach. I have reams of letters, books, and journals on the subject in my office, but there's nothing like learning first-hand from the experts." Though he has been a mashgiach for over two years and has a very good working relationship with all the Proprietors, said Rabbi Gonsher, he must still visit the deli and the butcher shop daily, and the bakeries at least once or twice a wcck.He must submit reports to Rabbi NadofI and Federation Director Alan Greene, and occasionally the Va'ad requests an update on his findings.
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Rabbi Gonsher said he takes his responsibility in this regard very seriously. "I have learned a tremendous respect for (he kosher foods industry," he said, "because even the most innocent things can be nonkosher. I recently (ound out, for instance, that some green olives are processed with an acid that cornea from milk That of course* makes those green olives dairy whereas I Would have guessed they were pareve." Joe is jusi as scrupulfxis himself. "I ordered some cookies from a non-Jewish baking supplies company that assured me tix> cookies were kosher," he said. "I told them they'd better foe or they'd be .their cookies again'" Hack outside, liflbbt Gonsher said Cantor I/eo Kelt' man was an important influence on Joe's decision to keep a kosher shop, and said it was'a "real (real" lo see u Gentile so respectful of Judaism/ "Don't be surprised if he tells you 'Good ShabnoV or 'A (Mr gczunt' the next lime you come in," he said, Rabbi Gonsher said he had had Joe and his family lo Shabbat dinner once and
reported that Joe "Just loved" the experience. The Bagel Bin poses new problems for any mashgtoch, said Rabbi Gonahcr, as he started his inspection of Omaha's only kosher dell. The sign on (he
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A conversation with Menachem Begin Editer'i Note: OB M»rcb 1.1882. In Jerusalem, Prime ' Minister Menacbem Begin was interviewed oa film by Rabbi Alexander M. Scfalndier, president of the Union ot American Hebrew Congregations. Tht Interview, made (or the UAHC'i new "Television Library of Judaism." offers an unprecedented glimpse of Menacbem Begin the man and, above ail. Menacbem He gin the Jew. Copies of "A Conversation With Menacbem Begin." in the form of a 28-mloate vldeocassetle. may be purchased in V VitS or Beta format* (or use in schools, camp*, and homes. It is also available for broadcast. For details write: L'AHC-TV. 838 Filth Ave., New York. NY 10021. , Following are excerpts from the film interview. Begin on Begin Rabbi Schindler: What was your home like, especially from the Jewish point of view? Mr. Begin: Very much traditional, religious. K left complete freedom to the children. Nobody was coerced to do anything, but the spirit, the education was great attachment to our religious tradition. Of course there was kashrut and Shabbat and prayers, during the holidays and fasting of Yom Kippur and also on the Ninth of Av, the day of the destruction of the Temple. And I started my studies going to the Cheder where I started to learn the first book of the Bible. Later on when I was IS or 161 Joined the Betar under the leadership of Zev Jabotinsky. Since then I've served my people through the Jabotinsky movement. Rabbi Schindler: Who are some of the unsung heroes of the Irgun whom you would want to be«me.mbercd? Mr. Begin: Well first of all we should remember always David RazieJ, the commander of the Irgun, who fell In battle'in Iraq when the Vichy army was in Syria Of course, I remember with deep sentiment Abraham Stern, who was a friend and deputy actually of David Raziel though later they parted and Stern organized whit was later the famous Lech), and Fighters for Freedom of Israel. I stayed with the Irgun and my other friends did But Abraham Stern, whom I knew personally, I met him many times, lie was a soldier, a fighter, a poet. I have a deep* sentiment for him, although I did not fight under his command or in his organization. And then above all we must remember all those who were executed on the gallows, because those men showed heroism which is very rare, certainly unsurpassed. They stood before their Judges, British officers, and said we don't recognize your right to judge us. And they knew that they were going to be sentenced to die. And we did whatever we could to save them but sometimes we just didn't have the possibility to do so. Plan after plan was prepared. There were also circumstances which made it impossible to save them. And, ultimately they were brought to the gallows and they sang the Hatikvah until their last breath, until the last moment of their lives. I got letters from Dov Gruner, perhaps the most famous of those executed, world-famous. And those letters prove how heroic those young men were....
Rabbi Alexander M. Schlndler. president of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, conducts a videotaped interview wiUi Israeli Prime Minister
Menachem Begin as a part of tht UAIICs newlyIsuncbed "teievisloa library of Judaism".
and it was possible in 1944, an atomic bomb, he would have threatened to drop it on Great Britain. And as far as atomic destruction is concerned, nobody, even the most heroic leader, could have withstood the threat. And then maybe the whole history of our generation would nave been completely destroyed. Perhaps the Jewish community, the United States would have been left. And the war would have gone on between the old world, completely Nazifiod...ond the new world. Mow long it would have lasted nobody can say and nobody can say who would have won it. And because of Divine Providence, just becase of that, mankind was saved. Yes. There is evil In mankind and mankind Is being led sometimes to disaster: sometimes he faces the brink of the abyss. But ultimately mankind is being drawn from the abyss. And therefore what happened to our generation never weakened my faith. On the contrary. It strengthened it,
Mr. Begin: Twice, twice, yes. As a grownup man I cried twice. The first time was when the boat Almlena was destroyed because of the horrible event (hat happened in the history of our people, when young Jewish men and volunteers were killed by a gun used by another Jew. at the command given to him... The second time when I cried was the liberation of Jerusalem. That was a different reason. I think all our people cried on that day. Nobody was ashamed of bis tears. The parachutists reached the Western Wall and embraced the old ancient stones and cried. And they camedirectly from a very difficult battle In which many of their colleagues got killed. They arc hardened soldiers, our parachutists, and yet their hearts opened, and they came back to those stones. Again the whole history of 19 centuries of dispersion. We are back, the Hanaro arc no more, the legions of the Roman Emperors are no more, and we arc still here, and we arc back here... flobbi Schindler: What Is your vision of Israel 50 .years from now? What is your dream? Mr. Begin: ...There is room for another five, six million people in our country. And so. as I believe it will be. Secondly, I believe there will be peace with all our neighbors on that day. In a much shorter time, eight of nine years, we shall have one of Herri's visions brought into realization. The canal which will join the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea and create electric energy in our country...But mainly I do believe, and hope, that there will be peace with oil our neighbor*, because our people also In this is absolutely unique: we didn't to ve one day of peace. What I strive for as long as I live and as long as I can help my people being Prime Minister, what I want to achieve before I go, is that our people has peace for an historic period of time... Itatibi Sdiindlcr: Thanks to the miricle of clecronics, not only the present generation of Jewish youth will hear you but future generations I in vrtrcr llashem as well. What is the yertutm you bequeath to them? Mr. Begin: Well, to the young people I would say first of all. prepare yourselves to come to Israel. It's a real challenge to build up a country, ancient and new. And secondly, never forget your parenuil heritage Be f strong Never lose faith. Smile and work'for your people, ami lov«> your people. Because that people deserves your devotion and your love That is my appeal
Rabbi Schindler: What docs it mean to you when you go to the Hotel (Western Wall)? Mr. Begin: I pray. Very simply I take the Book and I say a few chapters of Psalms. Mainly those written by David the King. They arc the most beautiful ones, because D3Vfd our king was a soldier and a poet. The meaning of it is that I really pray for success in my mission, because it is a mission connected with the future of our people. Yes, indeed, as I do also on Yom Kippur when I pray, together with others, for the future of our people. Because our people need help, understanding, still surrounded by enemies which connive at its destruction. Kabbi Schindler: Is the survival of a nation its own self-justification? Or does the nation have to be measured against an idea) to which we ascribe the words "divine" or "Jewish"? Mr. Begin: Every nation has a right to live: therefore Rabbi Schindler: If you were asked by a young Jew I never ask anybody to recognize our right to exist...We what's so special about being a Jew, what would you lave a right to exist like France, like Britain, like the say? United States, like any other country. No more, but no Mr. Begin: A Jew should be a man prepared to suffer, less. We have a special role, perhaps. It is different from to resist, to be proud of his heritage, and to always (hat of others because of our unique history. It is unique, guard his country and his human dignity. We don't have to toast about it, but we c m be proud Rabbi Schindler: What does Torah mean to you and about it in a positive way. what docs God mean to you? Kabbi Schindler: What is that special role? Mr. Begin: Well, first of all I will say something Mr. Begin: I don't have to prove it. It's absolutely about my Jewishness. I never say that I'm an Israeli; I unique. A nation stubbornly fights for its freedom say that 1 am a Jew. Of course I'm a citizen of the State against empires, always ..It lives in dispersion for 19 of Israel... . . • . • centuries, and then it is persecuted, then humiliated and As far as the Divine Providence is concerned, I deported and decimated and brought to the slake, and believe in it wholeheartedly. Some people say that in our there was inquisition and deportation and undoubtedly it generation it is difficult and perhaps impossible to is physically destroyed. It never loses its faith. It always believe in God, Divine Providence. Where was God believes it will go back to the land of its forefathers. when a million, half a million little Jewish children were Then it builds it up, it fws to fight for it. It liberates it. it brought to Auschwitz and to other camps of ex- creates, it recreates its own state. Find me in the pages termination? But, to the contrary. I believe that it of history such a story. I don't think you will find it. proves the existence of Divine Providence. Because, - w e r e it not for Divine Providence, Hitler would have won Kabbi Schihdier: Many times I've seen tears in your the war. He was very dose to the detection of an atomic eyes when you spoke. Have you ever really wept in bomb before the United States did. If he had detected. terms of the experience of the Jewish people?
LOS ANGELES. (JTA)—The Union of American Hebrew Congregations «UAHC> launched a $5 million drive here to rescue, restore and reacqulre long-lost documents and artifacts representing l,000 years of
Polish-Jewish history. The funds will go toward the UAIIfs Polish Judaica project, initiated, tost year following glte signing of a unique cultural exchange agreement between the Reform Jewish group and the Universtiy of Warsaw.
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MZ YOSIIANAI! By Tippl Magtd MZ. Yoshanah, BBG No. 2053 exists in full force and with a newly elected board and is stronger than ever before. Wendi Rosenblatt, a junior at Burke U.S., succeeds Mallory Ratner as president. Her board is as follows: And! Gordman vice president: Julie Wax treasurer; Debbie Snyder recording secretary; Debbie Cohen corresponding secretary; Tippi Magid - editorhistorian, ispirit raiser and photographer; Julie Horwich along with Mallory flotnrr will assist Wendy Rosenblatt as Beau Dance chairman. Although MZ Yoshanah is led strongly by those named above; another separate freshman board accompanies them. Heidi Meyerson of Arbor Heights is (he president, Melissa Epstein. Lisa Gordman and Jennifer Katelman arc treasurers, and Susan Tucker is the secretary. The group of officers may appear oversized, but in all reality it is not. MZ continues to be an evergrowing group in sixe (39 members to date) and involvement. Planning for the annual Beau Dance is already in progress; people in fundraislng arc keeping busy with various attempts •and I stress attempts) to raise money. Heidi Meyerson, is anxiously organizing Freshman Weekend which will take place some time
In January. 1, as spirit raiser, can safely say that our group has and will continue to maintain a high level of enthusiasm. So, as you can see, everyone has their place of importance within the 1982-83 MZ. Yoshanah. AZA No. I By Brian Vampobky
AZA No. 1 has been as busy as ever. On Nov. 21 the Mother Chapter elected the following new officers: Alan Widman, president; Steve Goldberg, vice president; Lynn Polonski, treasurer; Brian Yompolsky, secretary. David Kaslow, Steve Goldberg and Tom Kahn were named dance chairmen. Dec. 5 the season of hoop shooting and lull dribbling began. Basketball Is alive and well for the AZA No. J "A" team (the Mamas). Our first game against the AZA No. 1 "B" team had the "A" team victorious 63-14. Steve Goldberg led the "A" team with 20 points; Jeff Klrshcnbnum hnd 19 points. Other scorers were: David Kaslow • 8, Steve Wasscrman • C, Lynn Polonski - 4, Randy Grccnbcrg, Tom Kahn and Alan Widman each had 2 points. On the "B" team, Bob Goldberg - 0, Mike Block - 4, Mark Passer and Brian Yampolsky 2 each. On Nov. 27 AZA No. 1 had its first John Belushi Memorial Toga Party at Corey Kaplan's house. It was a big success thanks to the big turnout.
ISRAEL—Nuclear physicist. Dr. Edward Teller, advised the Israeli government to build both nuclear reactors as deterrents against attacks and a nuclear power plant for the nation's energy needs. Teller offered these recommendations during a lecture on "Perspectives on the Energy Problem" on Dec. 17 at the Bcn-Gurion University of the Negcv. The "Father of the Hydrogen Bomb" was in Israel to advise the government on its energy needs. Any contemplated nuclear facility would most
likely be located in the Ncgev region and relate to the existing desert research projects currently being conducted by Ben-Gurion University as part of the University's overall program of helping to build the region, which constitutes Israel's largest underdeveloped land mass. "If you in Israel want to build nuclear reactors, I think you should as a precaution against aerial bombardment." Teller further suggested that the government develop an underground nuclear power station.
Commenting on American criticism that these nuclear power stations present dangers to people living In the area, Teller said, "reactors don't hurt people but people often hurt reactors." As the Chairman of the Committee to Draw-Up Nuclear Power Plant Regulation, Teller felt that his group had proposed "stringent safeguards." "We have compiled data on approximately 2,000 reactor years and not a single person has been hurt. This is completely
opposite the accident rate of other electricity producing facilities," Teller noted. On the other hand, the 74 year old scientist did not disparage the advantage of coal for Israel. "Through the coming decades, coal will probably play an increasingly important role. The two major drawbacks to coal use," he said, "are <the relatively high expense entailed in loading, transporting, and storing the substance, and the pollution it causes. These problems can be overcome."
Older Adult News By Iteva Oruch Mary Fellman was our guest speaker on Nov. 29. She was one of the 12 people who represented the Jewish Federation of Omaha when the General Assembly of the Council of Jewish Federation was held in Los Angeles. It was most interesting to hear about all the delegates and the meaning for this assembly. On Dec. 2, we had the pleasure of hearing Bobbi Leibowitz and Ted Mullins of KETV. They spoke on "Seven Can Help". The Hebrew Day Schoolchildren entertained us on Dec. 6 with Hanukkah songs. We always enjoy hearing these youngsters sing for us. Plans arc under way for our "Gala New Years Party". Meyer Green,
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ARE YOU PLAYING OLD JCC TAPES?!! YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK OUT THE LATEST HAPPENINGS AT THE OMAHA JCC... HERE'S WHAT TODAY'S TAPES SOUND LIKE...
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The JCC Board created a special new service department. The Adult Services department, and hired a full-time director to meet and organize activities for mature single adults and mature couples, who want programs and activities in addition to the wide range of physical education and cultural arts activities offered. Debra Polsky is currently organizing a variety of new programs and activities for mature singles and couples.
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The JCC is an independent Agency and receives approximately 12% of its funds from the Federation Campaign. Our JCC has the unique position of being one of the few Centers in the country that relies primarily on its own income for operating funds. In these times, it is important to maintain this philosophy and not seek additional Federation dollars which are needed to support all of the Jewish Agencies and projects in the Omaha Jewish community. As a common meeting ground for all Jews, we need your membership.
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Most people do not understand that 3H of the Jewish Communitys' Services and Agencies are .located in the JCC building; the Jewish Community Center itself has a professional staff of 10 people working together to deliver the highest quality of programs and services to the members and the community. The Jewish Family Service, the Jewish Federation, the Jewish Press, the Jewish Federation Library, the ADL/CRC are all located in the Center building, but are autonomous and separate from the JCC, each providing an important service to our community with their own staff!
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