February 25, 1983

SERVING NEBRASKA, IOWA

Vol. LXI No. 24

Omaha, Neb., Frl., February 25,1983

Seder volunteers? The Rose Blumkin Jewish Home ia looking for volunteers to conduct two Passover seders for residents and their families. Seth Levy, assistant administrator. Mid that either an individual or a family would be acceptable. The seders will he conducted on the evenings of March 28 and 29, and approximately 130 people will be in attendance. Anyone interested may contact Mr. Levy at .130-4272.

New York, NV, The Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith praised the Government of Bolivia for its eipulaion of Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie and at the tome time itutued an appeal to potential witnesses who could testify about his wartime activities. Abraham li. Foxman, ADL'o nssociate national director, sent a telegram to President Hernan Siles Sumo applauding Bolivia's expulsion of Barbie, whose activities in Nazi-occupied France earned him the dubious title, "tho Butcher of Lyonn." • . "We commend you and your democratically-elected Government for denying Barbie a haven In Bolivia, thus permitting his accuser* to face him in the courts of France, where he committed hU criminal seta," said Mr. Foxtnan'a telegram. The one time Gestapo chief in the French city of Lyons, who had been living under an assumed name in Bolivia since the 1950'fl, had been sentenced to death in absentia by a postwar military tribunal. He now faces a new trial because France had abolished capital puninhrncnt in the intervening years. Mr. Foxman, in releasing tho test of his message to the Bolivian President, urged witnesses to atrocities which can be tied to Barbie to immediately contact any of ADL's 28 regional offices. The ADL official caid that "we believe that depositions from those t*bo suffered at the bands of Barbie and hia SS troops will not only be useful as evidence against a criminal who has etcaped punishment for 30 years. This testimony will help refute the lies of en international network of ontiSemites which is trying to persuade the world that the Holocaust is a hoax. "The Barbie trial and the testimony of his Jewish and Christian victims will cast a searing light upon those liars who seek to deny the historic evenu which unfolded with the rite of Adolf Hitler fifty years ego."

New York, NY — A pro-Arab propaganda network of more than .10 organizations is engaged in a heavily financed campaign to change American public opinion and policy on the Middle Rust and curtail U.S. economic and military aid to Israel, the Anti-Defamation league of B'nai B'rith has disclosed. The structures, backgrounds and activities of the organizations ore detailed in a 100-pago "handbook" entitled "I'ro-Arab Propaganda in America: Vehicles and Voices." The ADI. publication aliso identifies dozens of individuals — Kome closely linked to the Palestine Liberation Organization — an itpcarheading the campaign which escalated ahnrply since the furacli military action in Lebanon last

summer. According to Abraham H. Foxman, ADL's associate national director and head of the League's Internationa] Affairs Division, "the attempt to undermine support for Israel, America's only reliable ally in the region, is a threat to basic U.S. interests." He pointed out that since its founding 35 years ago, support for a strong, secure Israel has been American policy through eight U.S. Administrations. Mr. Foxman ttaid that in addition to the well organized campaign to curtail U.S. support for Israel, the handbook documents a parallel effort to secure American recognition (continued on page 12)

Chaplain Gonsher

Allan Gonsher. dir e c t o r of Jewish Family Service, has been appointed to the City of Omaha Police Chaplaincy. He Is one of 14 clergymen who are on call two days a month to provide service to (lie community and to aid to Internal police counseling.

Purim — giving, eating, noisemaking By Dr. David Gcffen "Even when all the contents of the Prophets and the Sacred Writings have been forgotten, the Booh of Esther will still bo remembered and accordingly, Purim will still be celebrated". This statement from the Jerusalem Talmud stresses not only the eternity of the Booh of Esther, but even more so, that of Purim'itself. Three elements in tho Purim celebration, gift giving, special foods and noise making, help to build tho holiday into one which can surpass even time itself. Purim occurs at the end of tho winter when people have been overly concerned with keeping warm and avoiding contact with others because of the transmission of ailments. A kind of self-centeredness has descended upon us. Purim, however, appears to help shake us loose from our eel fishnets and urges us to give two types of gifts, one to our friends and associates and one to those in need. Esther (9:22) enjoins us: "They were to observe them as days of feasting and merrymaking, and oa an occasion for sending gifts to one another and presents to the poor". Yet to give a gift with a truly open heart requires an act of commitment, and this is one of the lessons which the holiday teaches us. According to the Shulchan Aruch, "Each individual is obligated to give gifta to the pooTon Purim'T In certain communities this is accomplished by placing an anonymous donation just before the Purim evening service, on a plate in the synagogue. However, there arc those who follow the Shulchan Aruch's dictum which emphasizes, "we are not careful to whom we give on Purim, but we give to anyone who>.t retches out hi* hand to take", and thus they know, personally, whom they assist. Yet there is a universality to the oct, as the concluding section records: "in a place where it is customary to givo also to non-Jews, we do so". , The second type of gift in traditionally called 'shalach manct' ('sending portions'). It must bo composed of two different types of food and drink. In North.African countries it was customary to bake for shalach rnnnot sweet cakes laced with colored sugar in the shape of people, soldier* and heroes of the Megitlah. Since the Moslems knew of these culinary delicacies, they labeled Purim "Id

Afishkar", tho sugar holiday. In Eastern and Central Europe the traditional Purim food was called "mohn toschen", poppvoeed pockets. As tho various legends developed about the three cornered cake and its connection with Homan'o bat, these treats became "haman taschen". The word "mohn" in Judco-Ccrmfln was

written with a "mem', 'hcih', 'nun*. These letters can be turned around and become the Hebrew name of Haman. Thus, even the filling of the pastry itself relates to the archvillain of the Purim tale. These foods for Purim suggest that even from the bitterest of experiences sweetness can burst forth. Foods, moreover, nourish our bodies and therefore grant us an opportunity to elevate our souls. Purim bids'us eat and drink and enjoy ourselves, but still reminds us who we are and what ethical concepts must motivate us in our daily pursuits. We can satiate ourselves but we must never lose sight of our ultimate goal — to strivo to better the human condition. The third Purim element of noise-making mny stem from an unusual source. Whereas Judah Maccabeo led the resistance against the Greeks, the Persian Jews were leadcrlcsn, but fought bravely to defend themselves from Hainan's edict. Even though Haman had been executed, his order to destroy tho JOWB stood, and only via self-defense did they save themselves. An echo of that action may be seen in stamping one's foot or making other types of/noise to drown gutJIflmfla!fl_ " nHme~3uring tho recital of the Klegillah. Howls it possible that in the nynogoguewhen a Biblical Book is being read, we encourage ear-splitting noise? Why do we seem to break down tho decorum in the house of prayer in this deliberate fashion? / The Biblical passage states, "You shall surely erase the remembcrancc of Amalck (tho family of Haman), and tho name of tho wicked will rot". This led to the custom of drawing pictures of Hainan or writing his narno on stones and sticks and then rubbing them together to erase what had been drawn or written. In Italy it was customary to break a bowl with Hainan's name on it and recite Isaiah 30:14; "It is smashed as one smashes an earthen jug, ruthlessly shattered so that no shard ia left in its breakage", Purim falls this year on Sunday and the World Zi- Turkish Jews wrote Hainan's name on a hammerhead and onist Press Service provides us with some informa- .banged away. In the seventeenth century the grogger tion on the holiday along with a photograph of a (noisemaVcr) came into special use as an ear shattering snowy Purim in Jerusalem. method of blotting out Haman's name.

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Elie Wiesel critical of Jacobo Timerman ment. " T h a t ' s not t h e but by a hidden agenda, to wipe clean the Holocaust state. The world teemed to be Mying to us: 'Now that you, too, have been involved in human brutality, however indirect, we can now close the chapter on the Holocaust.' The refcH that In u recent interview, accompanied the world conWicsfl revealed thfit he harl demnation of Israel was been in hrael when the in"Whin Timerman occuvasion of ijfbniion occurred. pied his position n& filitor of tranitparciii." While Wicsil was in IsWhile hr had some reser- one of Buenos Aires' best vations about the implicanewspaper*, he liftd no time rael during the war, he i» nol tions <>f the war, Wie&el has for Jewish penple or for U- prepared to offer analynU of Ixtn ftatndalizrd byftomoof rat). That's what I was told the political or military asthe reactions to it, notably by Argentinian Jewa." |tecls of the conflict. "I am not A iKiIiliral person and that of Jacobu Timerman, David Cohen, Andle Gordman, Kim Juro, Jim Nechman talk to a Douglas County the former editor of a news- (Timerman does say in his am therefore unable to combook, prisoner Without a Sheriff as a KETV reporter and cameraman watches. paper in Buenos Aires who None, Cell Without a ment on whether the invawas arrested l»y the ArgenNumber, that he wrote sion wai justifiable or not. tine authorities and who i.i about Israel in hi* paper; lie When it comes to matter* of now living in Israel. does not provide detail* (security, I do not presume to "I wa* one of those people about the extent of his cov- tell the people on the scene what is appropriate or not." who went to Argentina to plead with the authorities Wiesel wast, however, If Wiesel has hod second there to release Timerman," ready to make tome obwrthought* about Timerman, Wiesel said. "It wa# because votionxon the war a* he witNocbman a n d I'nul uations facing Jews in the of the intervention of Israel he has gone through a sim- ne*f*d it from his perspecBy Beth Friedman ilar process with regard to Koffman, AZA #100 Soviet Union. BBYO Advisor and its offer to accept Timhi* own recent response to tive. The plight of Soviet freshman, Laurie Herman, A major project for this ermnn that' he was finally the Beirut massacre*. In the "My general impression Jewry was brought to the at- Ediar Madricha and mem- program was a petition able to leave his jail cell." wake of the Shatila and b that this was a war, the tention of the Omaha Com- bers of AZA 1100'B e l e c - signing campaign. These Wiesel feel* that Timerfirst one in Urari, thai was munity by the B'nai B'rith tive board) arrived at the petitions would be sent to man's new bdbk on Israel, Sabra murders, Wiesel had waged without a general Girls of Cornbelt Region Crossroads, (hey were in- Yuri Andropov and local The Longest War, Israel in rushed into print with some con&cnws. I felt a corporate BBYO on Sunday, Feb. 13. formed that their applica- and Rational government Lebanon (Knopf) — in- strong article* about the sense of widntas. The people at the Crossroad* shopping tion had been denied. There officials in an effort to free tended as on expose of Is- moral lapse* of certain were split and you could feel mall. The program con- had been no contact prior to our Soviet teen Anya rael's "unwarranted" inva- Jews. it clearly." sisted of a table set up in the that day to inform them of Ko&an, her family and other sion of Lebanon, published "1 went co far as to sugthis cancellation. While Wiesei is hesitant mall to display information prisoners of conscience who in advance of the findings of gest that this calamitous to the public Security at the mail con- are being held against their the judicial cornmiftsion of event meant that we had to comment on the moral Andie Gordman, BBC tacted Sharon Rawson, rep- will. inquiry — end his recent failed as a people, that there issue of the war itself, he is Regional Shalicha and co- resenting the Mall monagewas something wrong with not reticent to speak to (speAlthough the gifts were appearances on American our educational system. I cific aspect* of its conduct. ordinator of the Soviet ment on behalf of the television — notably CBS J e w r y rally of BBC delegation to obtain en ex- not permitted to have the "60 Minutes" program said that the time hsd come "I was horrified when, Shabbat, contacted the planation for this cancella- petitions signed while At the where bis unrelenting criti- for a 'Heshbon Hfl-nefe*b,* during the bombing of Crossroads Mall Manage- tion. When a KETV nem Crossroads, as anticipated, cism of Israel prompted a reckoning with our wills. Beirut, organized 'miwions' ment and made application unit arrived to cover the they have collected approx- Mike Wallace to ask, "But I could not understand how and tours went to the city to to set up a slide-tape pres- event, permission was imately 1000 signatures is there nothing positive «uch a monstrous thing had view the spectacle.. Here was entation and distribute in- granted and the delegation throughout the community. about Israel?" — ore quite transpired." a city in the process of being formation regarding Soviet set up their display. "Despite some minor unsavory; they display both When the reaction of the mutilated; people were Jewry. The display consisted of a complications, we were eb!e a lack of gratefulness on dying and tour busc* were When she and the rest of tlide-tape presentation do- to accomplish our goals Timerman'c part and n cer- world's press began to filter bringing people to gawk." through Wiwl's consciousthe Cornbelt delegation nated by Shirley Goldstein, which were to inform the tain "shallowness" in his ness, lie toon realized that A Midrnsh.from Exodus (Marcy Frost and Dave- chairman of the Committee public of t h e problem* thinking, he had been precipitous in- came to WiwcT* mind to Cohen Regional N'eiah and on Soviet Jewry in Omaha. facing Soviet Jew* end Wicsel is concerned not his reaction. The orgy of emphasize the point: Godol (Presidents), Debbie In addition, pamphlets, share methods by which inSnyder, Kim Juro and flyers and interpretive ma- dividuals may get involved only by Timerman's »latc- condemnation which was "When the Egyptians arc Susan Tucker, M.Z. Yog- terials were made available and h e l p " said M». ments about the "wicked- visited upon Israel wan too drowning in the Red Sea ness" of Israel but about his much for Wiesel. "The con- and the Israelites begin to hanah freshman, J i m explaining the current sit- Gordman. assertions of longtime Zi- demnation was not inspired rejoice, God i* made to say: onist and Jewish commit- by a sincere search for truth The work of my. hands is drowning in the Sea and you sing (songs of rejoicing!'" WieseJ't moral position is a simple one. "I do believe in the double standard when For 4th grade class - Jewish it comes to Israel. I am not* embarrassed by it. I believe Holidays end life Cycle 1 hour each that the State of Israel on Mon. and Wed. afternoons. should be better than other Contact Stan Mitchell at Beth El states. What is Israel's pur* Synagogue. 553-3221. pose if it is only to become another Levantine entity?" MIAMI BEACH. Fla.

f JTA) - Elie Wiw«l. probably the wotld'tt rnra.1 widely read Jewish novelist, esF.ayiM ond commentator, hft& had dome disquieting e i p e r i c n c c s in recent months.

imprcjision I got when I was in ArRentinn trying to secure Timerman'* releas*," Wie*el stated. "Members of the Jewish community t here asked me why I w u wanting my. tirnp on a person who had never displayed any Jewish loyalties.

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Knishes and science fiction By Bert Lewi* Do you ever *•• any of those awful horror rao^M? I mean the kind that mix science fiction with bod writing and build a story around • giant vegetable. Like the accidental radiation which make* "The Tomato That Destroyed Pittsburgh". I alwayB think those films weren't released . . . they escaped. Never mind. Shlock merchants have done very well with such nonsense, and I've been wondering why Israel couldn't caih in on Bitch an idea. I don't know if they hove much of a film industry, but I could make a suggestion or two. I can see it now — 'The Kninb that devoured Tel Aviv". A really spooky piece of narishkeit, storting with chemicals misused on the potato fields; and causing, ultimately, an ordinary delicious freshly made kntah to grow and grow and grow, and finally go berserk. Spewing burning schmaltz and Tiring onion shard* wildly, leaving a path of devastation. Or consider this: A horseradish root that turns into a gigantic monster, releasing fumes that send people running for safety.

It'* not so far-fetched . . . didn't you ever get • whiff of freah charain? I mean from a normal horseradish. The eyes and the nose experience indescribable agony!

Once you get rolling on this idea there are unlimited possibilities. It seems to me that &ome smart operator in Israel ought to look into this. If Hollywood can do Killer Bees, why can't Haifa do the Ominous Orange that rolls across the desert under its own surging power and wipes out — oh well, it doesn't matter what. It's only meant to be a topic for a movie. Hut I Mill think it has merit. After all, who knows more about the potential of wonderful ethnic delicacies than we Jews? Don't you know that words like "mechiah" and "genhmnhk" "meichel" were coined by people who had just finished polishing off o helping of blintzes with smetono, or a stuffed hclzel? We know food. We know what can be done with it. So why not carry it one utep further, and capitalize on it? I vote yes. What do you think? Maybe I'll Rend a note to the Knesset and suggest they investigate my idea.

UJA Israel Special Fund: The Needs Day care centers and prc-klndergartcn* in lame! serve children between the ages of two and four, whose mothers must work to supplement family income, or whose parents are under-educated. Pre-ftchool facilities provide stimulation that is lacking in the home to prepare children to enter the school system at age five, at a level equal to that of their more privileged peers. Today in Israel, day care center* and pre-kindergartens, serve 119,300 two-tofour-year-olds, of whom 59,200 are of North African or Asian descent, often from

very large families. Prc-achool facilities cato for children in groups of 26 to '15, with one or two teachers and three or four teachers' aides. Children receive one hot meal and two snacks daily. Activities includo stories, drawing, painting, singing, dressingup, special activities about the festivals and occasional outings. Activities are designed to develop selfexpression, imagination and creative thought, general learning ability, motor control and language skills. Parent* ore required to contribute to the cost of the

day care and pre-kindergartens. But costs are rising, nnd there is a growing number of empty places, especially in the prc-schools. If enough money is not raised through the fsrael Special Fund, more and more of the families of tho almost 120.000 children who receive services will be unable to enroll their children in day care centers and pre-kindergartens. As a consequence, a growing population of children who will enter school at age five will lie unprepared to cope with the demands that are placed on normal children at this critical age.

Older adult PurimParty The Older Adult Annual Puritn Party will be held on Monday, the 28th at the JCC. Fun, good food, election of Queen and King nnd cash prizes for the most original outfits. And hntnanlashcn. It will also he a good time to bring a non-periehabte food item, to be distributed to the needy. Come. Vou'll be glnd you did.

Rare manuscript JERUSALEM (4TA) Mayor Teddy Kollck nan donated a rare manuscript by composer Igor Stravinsky to the music department of the Jewish National and Hebrew University Library. The manuscript is the only complete manuscript version of "Abraham and Isaac," a ballad for baritone nnd chamber orchestra. It consists of 34 pages, with a market value of about $40,000. "A document such as this should not bo in private hands," Kollck said in a brief ceremony.

Correction Omahan Myron ('Mike') Milder was identified incorrectly in the Feb. 18 issue of the Jewish Press in a story dealing with a mission for the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs. The JP regrets inaccuracy of the name and the photograph in the article.

By Reva Orach Last minute preparations are being completed for our Annual Purim Masquerade Party on Feb. 28. We hope everyone will come in costume. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best and original costume. This is always a very joyouft holiday. These last few weeks we hove had Cantor and Madeleine Firestone, Rabbi Kripke, Art Grossman and Dr. Durst with UH. We are fortunate to have interesting speakers and musical entertainment. Thanks to Dr. Milton Margolin for the entertaining programs. Fanny Munvitz and Sylvia Goldberg are in charge of getting the slate ready for our new officers. A

board meeting was held Monday Feb. 21, at the Center. Sally Venger presided at the meeting. We all are so happy to see Ida Bernstein cutting the aprons, and getting them ready to sell. Keep up the good work Ida. Our JCC Senior Singers entertained the Millard Senior Adults on Feb. 14. They all enjoyed our singing and we were asked to return for another appearance. Mollie is busy making final arrangements for the Las Vegas trip. She has quite a group going with her. We want to thank all of our volunteers and especially the clean up crew. They are always so faithful.

The Brother* Ashkenazi. by I. J. Singer. Atheneum, 426 pp. This classic becomes restlessly modern in a new translation by the author's eon. The introduction by Irving Howe is excellent. Singer's detachment and reportage were less apparent in the standard (1936) translation by Maurice Samuel. Family, by Herbert Gold. Arbor House, 1031,192 pp. This is the story of an immigrant family that must face old truths and new in the turbulence of America in tho Depression, war, and war's aftermath. It is tho testament of five generations in a country both generous and unforgiving. Love, Sex, Death, and the Meaning of Life, by Woody Allen. McGraw-Hill, 1981, 231 pp. An appraisal of Allen and hit career from performing in night clubs through writing for T.V., and acting in his own movies. Suicide, by Earl Grollman. Beacon PresB, 1971, 145 pp. This book deals with the prevention, intervention and postvention of BUicide.

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A new role for this paper The government of Israel has called upon Jewish community newspapers to become the main communications link between Israel and the United States. "No longer should you consider yourselves supplementary to the mainstream media in America. You should become the primary source of news and background when it comes to disseminating information about Israel." This is what Mort Dolinsky, head of the Israeli government press office, told a group of 20 editors last week in Jerusalem. Mr. Dolinsky challenged the editors to find new ways to bring timely and thoughtful articles to the attention of millions of readers in the United States. The J e w i s h Press of Omaha was represented at this meeting through subsidies provided by the Jewish Federation of Omaha and the United Jewish Appeal. In addition to Israel, a visit to Paris was on the agenda to give editors some insight into anti-Semitic violence in France and the reaction of the French people to the arrest of Klaus Barbie. In the weeks to come, this newspaper will provide intensive coverage of spot news opportunities and background information obtained on this press mission. Meanwhile, the focus of this editorial is an emotional reaction rather than a factual report. In my opinion, Omaha Jewry is isolated and insulated from the real Israel and from the real condition of Jews in other parts of the world. It is not enough to watch the television news, nor to read articles in newspapers and magazines — even if these media should strive to present a balanced view. It is not enough to listen to speakers on their occasional visits to the Midlands. What is needed? The answer is simple and direct — visit Israel and, if possible, the Soviet Union, France, and other parts of the world where Jews arc in trouble. Those who are involved in Federation activities should take advantage of special missions arranged through the United Jewish Appeal, but these are not the only opportunities. Join with your synagogue leadership when they, too, plan trips. Encourage your organization to hold meetings in Israel, or plan your vacation with Israel as the focal point. This newspaper will try to fulfill its responsibility to provide coverage, but we are telling you ahead of time. What we can do is minimal. Your personal participation is needed. You too must get involved — for Israel's sake and for your own. Morris Maline

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HAIFA — Jack Friedman was bom in Cepe Town to parent! who came to South Africa from Lithuania and Poland respectively. He went to the local schools, joined the Zionist youth movement in whkh he won a prize for oratory, took piano lessons like a good Jewish boy. In the tame tradition, he entered medical school, and graduated a* a doctor. A typical story. Meet Father Elias, who served his novitiate in the Carmelite order in Loughrea, Eire, studied theology and philosophy for six years st a Carmelite College in France, and since 1954 has been a monk at the Carmelite Monastery on Stella Marit Road here in Haifa. Jack Friedman and Father Eliai have much in common. They are the same man! We sat et a table in the large public room of the monastery and discussed hi* ttrange and unusual career, «s well as the philosophy which led him on hi* path. HU dark brown habit did not hide the fact that Fr. Elias is solidly built. He has a full fact, iron gray hair combed straight back — and an extrovert personality. In his youth he had almost no contact with Christians, never read the New Testament, never entered a church. He was not influenced by any individual. Through his membership in the Zionist youth group he was led to ponder on the Jewish problem, end why it was not solved. He came to the conclusion that political Zionism was not the answer to the Jewish problem because that problem is transcendental and can not be solved by material means. Jew* have suffered for two thousand years because they have not accepted their Messiah. Fr. Elias encourages the return of Jews to the Holy Land because that U part of God's will, but he believes the state of Israel cannot solve the problem of anti-Semitism. On the other hand, be has always been drawn to the secular, cultural Zionism of Ahad Ha-Am and has studied the writings of the latter. Unlike Father (then Brother) Daniel, a colleague in the Carmelite Monastery, Fr. Elias has not elected to. take Israel citizenship, and retains his South African nationality, though he has been here for 28 years. He has not Bought to take advantage of the Low of the Return, be says, since he does not consider himself a Jew. He disapproves of active missionary work, and neither he nor Father Daniel have ever baptized a Jew. Active proselytizing, in which the initiative is taken to persuade someone to change his faith is immoral, he feel*. On the other hand, passive proselytizing, in which guidance, is given to one who comes end seeks such counsel, should be just as acceptable as guidance given by the rabbis to the many hundreds of Christians who each year seek to convert to Judaism in Israel. He has had many applications. There are some 10 or 15 cases a year in which Israeli Jews come to his door, and ask for help in converting. He quickly sees through them.

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T o the Editor: ' Omaha, Nebraska with a Jewish population of &ri00, can certainly be proud of its relationship with the people, institutions and leadership of Israel. In the past two weeks we were privileged to have visits from Yehuda Blum, UN Ambassador from Israel and Yitzhak Rabin, former Prime Minister. Participants in the 1083 Israel Missions had briefings with Menochem Begin, Prime Minister, Yitzhak Navon, President; Shimon Peres, leader of the opposition labor party, Menochcm Savidor, Speaker of the Knesset. While visiting the Ben Shemen Youth Aliya village outKide of Tel Aviv, mission participants Rick KaUman and Al Feldman viewed a plaque to the memory of C M . Newman by his family for the swimming pool area. Also, at Mt. Scopus we viewed a plaque from Robert and Frieda Fcinlwrg. At the Scrolls of Fire in the B'nai B'rilh Forest, mission participants Marv Polikov, Shari Cohen, Murray Newman, Bob and Etly Gordman viewed a plaque from Eli Zalkin. Omaha and Israel — we ore one. Allan Greene, executive director J e w i s h Federation of Omaha To the Editor: We believe your Feb. 4 article entitled "Absence Without t't-nnlty During .lpw|«h Holidays" rrrpiwa-H^Hl of clnrification and elaboration. The headline in particular implies that at the Law Committee luncheon Dr. Taylor announced a major change in OPS policy, which we do not believe to he the case. While his tone ond the entire spirit of his presentation was conciliatory and very compassionate towards our special interest, teachers taking off the Holy Days will still hove to make these days up or forego pay for them- The official written policy remains the name; "Any staff mcm!>er who is of the Jewish faith may IK? excused for the most holy holidays of Yom Kippur and the Jewish New Year on the condition that wiid days will be made up on n substitute-oftime basin. Specific arrangements relating to the substitution of time should lie made through the • Office of the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Taylor's indication was simply that this policy, if. "properly" administered, presents no problems. However, in fact it does force many of our teachers to make difficult

Almost ell of them want to go to America and believe that somehow, if they become Christians, they will get there more qukkly, or be enabled to succeed there. They an all dismissed out of hand. Fr. Elias has written a number of books, among them an early critique of modem Zionism which he penned at the age of 27, et the time of bta conversion. In retrospect he edmiu that it was abrasive. He has written original poems, translated the works of Bialik, and has published a number of historical studies. He is well read, end in our conversation he referred to or quoted from A.D. Gordon, Abicd Ha Am, Prof. Leibowitz, Bialik, Moses Heaa, Herd, Agnon, Jabotinsky end others. His magnum opus is "Jewish Identity", first published in 1974, and now, in revised form, seeking on American publisher. It contains a detailed theological and rational explanation of his philosophy in which, among other things, he seeks'to answer the question: "Who U a Jew?" The definition is based on his demarcation of two factors in Jewish identity, a dichotomy of historical identification. The first is an identification which ho calls "Israelite". The people historically called Israel were divinely elected by God. Each of us who belongs to that people, by birth or by conscientious conversion, cannot disavow his status as an Israelite because it was imposed on him by God. No matter what theology we subscribe to or reject, no matter what wo believe .or practice, the designation la divine. Once an Israelite always an Israelite. On the other band, the written and the oral law, end rabbinic Judaism as codified since the foil of the Temple, which provided a community framework for this people, created a new identification for people who are today known as Jews. The very concept of "Jews" U exilic, be say*; the term Jew does not appear anywhere in the ancient books of the Bible. Those who adhere to rabbinical Judaism, to the beliefs and practices of such Judaism, and to the 613 miucvot, are the only ones who may properly be celled Jews. Their number U obviously very small. Those who reject rabbinic Judaism — and this would include, he say*, secular Zionists and even people like himself — cannot properly be called Jews, but they still remain Israelites. Who is a Jew? His definition would seem to agree with that of the roost extreme orthodox groups. A* for the rest of us, we ere Israelites. The above is only a simplification of a theory which he spells out in detail in his book. It would be interesting to hear what our rabbis, Reform. Conservative or Orthodox, think of this strange theory. Our interview came to an end with Father Elias member of the Order of Discaked Carmelites of the Roman Catholic Church, resident at the Carmelite monastery on Mount Carroel, an avowed non -political Zionist, formerly Jack Friedman — and on Israelite.

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decisions every year, and the policy on its face singles Jewish teachers out for^pcciolircd treatment and provides an opportunity for uneven application to teachers et various schools. The ADI. taw Committee last year looked into this issue and had numerous conversations with both the OEA Teachers' Union and OPS board members and administrator*. The religious-leave policy pertains to the "terms and conditions of employment" and thus should be changed only by collective bargaining through this union. Though they have repeatedly initiated a request for "personal leave" days to be added to the teachers' contract, OPS has never accepted this. Last year our Committee suggested that in the absence of providing "personal leave" days, the existing Emergency I/rave policy could be (supplemented by allowing up to two days off per year for any teacher "for the observance of religious Holy Days". This was rejected by OPS 'because it would apply to teachers of all faiths, yet no one wants (and the law does not permit) specific exceptions to IK carved out for members of varying religions. It will be interesting to ece how OPS handles Good Friday, April 1, which by apparent oversight was not made a vacation day for OPS; will all observing teachers who miss work be required to make-up this missed day? We trust that the foregoing supplement to your Feb. 4 article will provide Jhe readers with a sufficient-backgroundto judge for themselves the extent of tho change, if any, in policy and penalty associated with current OPS teacher leave policy. Bob Freeman, ADI, L a w Committee To the Editor: Moh Nishtanah? The story headline in the Jewish Press stated, "Absence without penally during Jewish holidays". The story went on to say that Jewish teachers of the Omaha Public Schools taking the holidays off will be paid providing they give notice and makeup the time lost. So what else is new? ThiB was the policy under Dr. Owen A. KnuUen for the pax! several years. Your story contained nothing new, just a new superintendent. The Omaha Public School system would make a step in the right direction if it would allow Jewish teachers time off for our High Holy Days without having to make up tho time. That would be news! Cella L. Blank

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Polarization in Israel By Dr. Irving Grecnberg Director, National Jewish Resource Center One of the most unhappy side effect* of the war in Lebanon is a dangerous intensification of communal polari. cation in Israel. In the Yom Kippur and Six Day Wan, the immediate threat of genocide generated an overwhelming Rcnse of national unity. In the case of Lebanon, the war was more preemptive and understandably there were sharp differences of opinion whether it would have been better to live with the ongoing PLO harassment or whether pence would be brought closer by military action. Israel i.i still small enough and life is still precious enough that every casualty causes deep concern and national anguish. The very fact that the Lebanon war's absolute necessity was perceived as a matter of judgement generated additional soul searching. This type of ferment is good because it means that Israeli society has a built-in special check agnirutt war-except as a last resort. However, the divisions over the Lebanon war come at a time when some longstanding national divisions have been exacerbated. A special effort is needed in Israel and in American Jewry to contain the problem.

are in a state somewhat comparable to American Blacks in the mid sixties, viz., after a. period of Improvement in their condition, their accumulated grievances burst out in the form of extra sensitivity and resentment at past and residual deprivations. Many are angry and some are feeling self-pity. Begin seized the political initiative by giving recognition to the grievances of the Scphordic community. Talented new Sephardic politicians moved into prominence in Likud because the Lalx>r party leadership was more established throughout the '503, '60s, and '70a. Begin made the attack on poverty — Project Renewal — the new centerpiece of hin relationship to Diaspora Jewry. Because they are disproportionately among the poor, Sephardim were the main beneficiaries of that policy. As a group, Sephardim arc more receptive to capitalist, hawkish, and traditional views. The too-frequent response has been to dismiss them. Ilegin is a 'demagogue' and the Sephardim are 'primitive'.

The Lebanon war embittered the opposition even more because heavy casualties radicalize people." Since the majority of the population, esp&dally among fkphardim, is standing by Begin, the result has been even more delegitimation and more blaming it all on the Sephardim's lack of sophistication or education or democratic ethos. There Some of the blame for polarization must go to the left/ is continual evocation of 'militarist' or even 'fascist' images liberal/Jewish tabor groups in Israel and in the United of Begin and Sharon. These 'sore loser1 views — which I States. The triumph of Likud and the Right in Israel in believe arc the truly undemocratic attitudes — are clearly 1077 for the first time in the history of the slate caught recognized within the Sephardic community. All this only everyone unprepared. Likud has been in opposition so long intensifies Sephardic support of Begin end the Likud — that it was not taken seriously. Likud itself did not have a which leads to more frustration, more bitterness on bolb full complement of trained or seasoned people and the gov- sides, and so on. ernment made many errors, notably in the economic area, What can be done to improve the situation? The Begin which led to great increase in inflation. Instead of recognixing the dry rot in Labor after thirty yean in power, or government, which has the democratic mandate to decide reevaluating the structural over-regulation and over-pro- the foreign policy of Israel and was well within parameters tection of the economy, or admitting the cumulative neglect of legitimate judgement in going to war in Lebanon must of the Sephardira, the left dismissed the election as a tem- nevertheless soften its pursuit of peace by force. The other porary delayed reaction to foulups revetted by the Yom side of democracy is a commitment not to ride roughshod Kippur War. Public opinion polls suggested that Likud over the deeply held views of the opposition but rather to would be turned out in 1931 and the old Labor leadership moke concessions to their concerns. was kept on. The result was a shin back and Begin s narrow American Jews lean heavily to the liberal/labor/eecular re-election. Instead of assuming that the electorate knows best and engaging in eelf-critkisra — a move which is so left side. Many were offended by the Begin government's toward Conservative and Reform Judaism. But necessary in a democracy — there was an ugly turn to attitude American Jews must resist the temptation to succumb to belittling Begin as a demagogue and putting down his sup- belittling views about the Begin government Criticism or porters as being seduced by his hawkish and 'saber rattling1 disagreement ia legitimate and healthy for American suppolicies. port of Israel. But detegittmaling images such as 'imperiBegin and Likud brought with them en incipient turn alist', 'militarist', 'primitive' are poisonous to democracy could crock the base of support for Israel in the United toward more capitalist and free market policies — and thus and States. American Jews should intensify support for Project were derided as petit-bourgeois or as betrayals of the old Renewal and urge Labor to get more Scphardim into the Labor Zionist ideals. In truth, most Labor Zionists were top echelons of leadership. There ia enough room for inlong since established and well off while Likud is highly telligent people of good will to disagree over policies. The welfare oriented so the belittling contrast* or dismissals are international situation is unclear enough that nobody's hardly justified. • policy is n certain winner of peace. Then let the argument Begin is more traditional in observance and religio-no- be pursued with respect for tho judgement of both sides. lional in his thinking. These attitudes, combined with the new prominence of the ultra-Orthodox Agudat Israel in his government, put off many Kcculnrifita. Again: instead of reconsidering their attitudeii toward tradition or disagreeing with Begin within the parameters of civil discourse and democratic process, many opened a bitter attack charging the government with unchecked clericalism and religious (iemagoguery. The ugliest expression of dismissal bos been the continuing putdown of the Sephardim in Israel. The Sephardim

NOTICE OF VAAD RULE ADOPTION At the next meeting of the V.i.nl Halushrut, a public hearing will be held on the following lult* adoption: , "The Vaad has adopted a logo with certification mark as follows: an oval shaped figure with the Hebrew word KOSHER in the center, with the word VAAD HAKASHRUT on top, OMAHA, NEBRASKA on the bottom on the exterior of the oval. This logo, or maik, may be used by all establishments and institutions under supervision by the Vaad, together the statement, "The Kashrut of this establishment is under supervision by the Vaad Hakushrut of Omaha"; provided, however, that said use shall at all times be subject to the rules, regulations, and conditions established by the Vaad. The mark on the accompanying statement may be used in adVertising including, but not limited to, an appropriate sign or signs on the premises. In the event of termination of supervision of any establishment, said establishment shall immediately discontinue any use whatsoever of said mark and accompanying statement, and any signs or like that bear the mark and/or the statement shall be destroyed or surrendered to the Vaad. In the event of suspension of supervision, said establishment shall not use said mark or statement until Kaihrut supervision has been restored. No establishment using the said mark or logo shall have any rights whatsoever, therein, except only the right to use said mark as may be expressly permitted by the Vaad." The meeting will be held March 3, 1983, at 7:30 j u a at the ICC

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Orthodox Union sponsors summer Torah retreats The Union of Orthodox tion, the program will feaJewish Congregations of ture a seriesof tours, "Roots America announced that it to Routes," which will atwill sponsor two Torah re- tempt to explore the Jewish treats in Israel this summer, identity in Eretz Yisrael. in cooperation with the Accommodations will be Mivtzah Elcf (Project 1000) available at the Jerusalem program of the Jewish College for Women (MichAgency. lala), and at the Ohr SaThe retreats will be open meyach Yeshiva. Food will to 20-25 observant Jewish not be provided in the Michfamilies in each of two lo- lala location. cations, on s first-come The price has been set at first-served basis. They will - airfare plus $250 per adult, include shiarim and classes and airfare plus $125 per for both men and women, as child under 12 at Michlala; well as enrichment activi- and airfare plus $570 and ties for older children and $285, respectively, at Ohr babysitting for youngsters. Sameyach.. The Orthodox Union proFor further information, gram will be devoted to please contact Rabbi Qr. Torah s t u d i e s in the Shrnuel Hirnclstein, Aliyah morning, with a mini-Ulpnn Shaliach, Orthodox Union, each afternoon in conver- 45 W. 36th St., New York, itional Hebrew. In addi- NY 10018; (212)563-4000.

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Bath El 8KBVICE8: Friday: 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Paul Drazen, Cantor Emil Berkovits and the Beth El Choir will conduct the services. An Oneg Shabbat will follow. Saturday: Morning services 9:30 a.m. Kiddith following services. Minha-maariv 5:45 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. LUNCH AND LEARN The Lunch and Learn Series with the rabbi will continue on March 3, noon at the synagogue. LEARNING CENTER The Learning Center will continue classes on March 1,9 a.m. P17RIM SCHEDULE The reading of the MepUah will be Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Minhn services at 6 p.m. The annual USY Purim carnival will take place on Feb. 27, 11 JO a.m. There will be food, booths and prizes for all ages. THIRD GRADE CONSECRATION The annual third grade Talmud Torah Consecration will be held on March 4 at the Shabbat services. The consccranU are Tyler Alloy, Andrew Altman, Aron Boumstein, Joshua Cooper, Barry Davies. Andrew Epstein, Andrea Priedlandcr, Andrea Goodman, Lisa Goodman, Robyn Kooper, Lesley Plotkin, Alaesha Rafisky, Elana Rod, Carrie Roitstein, Jennifer Silver and David Stern. The parents of the consccranU will host the Oneg Shahbat following services.

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SERVICES: Friday: 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Sidney Brooks, Rabbi Barry Weinjtcin and Cantor Harold Firestone will officiate. Rabbi Brooks will discuss "Can prayer really kill people?" An Oneg Shabbat sponsored by Temple Israel Sisterhood will follow. Saturday: Morning services: 11 a.m. RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Religious School Classes Saturday. Feb. 26, 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. Hebrew Classes will be held: Dated — Monday — Feb. 28,4 and 5 p.m.; Bet — Monday, Feb. 28, 4 and 5 p.m.; Aleph — Wednesday, March 2,4 and 5 p.m.; Gimmel — Thursday, March 3, 4 and 5 p.m. COFFEE WITH RABBI The Coffee with Rabbi Brooks sessions will be extended for several weeks and the next discussion will be on March 3, in the Milder Conference Center at 10 a.m. Discussion of the book "When Bad Things Happen To Good People" by Harold S. Kushner, will continue. The Temple Israel Sisterhood sponsors this series. STUDIES IN JUDAISM Rabbi Barry L. Weinstein will conduct the class for Prospective Jews by Choice, Feb. 27. 11a.m. B'NAI MITZVAII Jason Paul Sherman, BETH ISRAEL SISTERHOOD is tailing orders for

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Friday: Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat service fl p.m. Late Friday Night Family Service &15 p.m. Baby-Silter provided. The Oneg Shabbat reception, following services, is sponsored by Shirley and Elliott Bchelroan of Afenandria, Va. and Judith Gimpie of Boston, Mass, in honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Rose and Nate Gimpie. Saturday: Morning service 8:45 a.m. A Kiddush follows the service. Jr. Congregation 10 a.m. Lunch for Jr. Congregant* 11 JO tun. Class with the Rabbi 5:15 p.m. Mincha 6 p.m. Mincha i* followed by Shalosh S'udot, Ma'ariv, and Havdalah, Weekdays: 7 a.m. end 6 p.m. PURIM SCHEDULE The Megillah will be read on Saturday evening, Feb. 2fi, at 7:30 p.m., in the sanctuary. Students will receive groggers with which to drown out the mention of Hainan's name. Immediately following the reading of the Megfflabs, our Purim royalty for 1983 will be crowned Leon Shrago is in

charge of our Coronation this year. Following the coronation ceremony, all students will participate in a costume parade. We are inviting adults to come in costume as well. This practice was begun a few years ago and was very well received. The evening will end with (special treats for all students in attendance. Sunday: Morning Minyan and MeBillah Reading 9 a.m. PURIM CARNIVAL The Purim Carnival will lake place on Feb. 27, from 11M a.m. to 2:50 p.m. in the Social Vial) of the synagogue. Classes will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served in the Social Hall throughout the afternoon. Many original booths and games for all ages as well as Came priws and door prizes, fun and festivities are in store for all who attend The Purim Carnival is chaired by Jule« KaUman and Beverly Franklin. PASSOVER CANDY Sisterhood is taking orders for Barton's Passover candies. Deadline for placing orders is March 4. Orders may be placed with Bemke Cohen - 559-3423 — or the Synagogue Office -55S-628&

June 5 wedding planned Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Simon announce the eneasement of (heir daughter, Barbara Lynn, to James Lee Lukasiewicz of Marin County, Ca. The prospective bride and groom are Graduates of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where she received a degree in broadcasting journalism and be a degree in business management. Mr. Lukasiewicz is a CPM (systems analyst with ForBarbara Simon ward Associates in Novato, Co. and is the eon of Mr. and Grandparent* of the bride Mm. Metvin Luka&tewkx of are Mrs. Sarah Simon of Marin County, Co. Omaha and Sot Miller of Dallas, Tx. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lukasiewicz of ForYouth Council well. Neb. are grandparents of the groom. basketball A June 5 wedding at schedule Temple Israel is planned. SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 27 9am-AZAiAvsAZA1B ID am-AZA 100 A w AZA 100 0 11 a^n.-1510 A vs 15100

To the moat wonderful famly in a! thb world and to a) our very good friends, our sincore thanks (or your ho!p. support and encouragement during Fronchy's firwss and rwspttetaiijon. Witrwut you. wo never couSd tovomado tt! God ttes3 you eS French? & Gerry laWerra Thank you to all of my Mends and rctoWW tor the "caras, conoy and flowers' during my stay in the hospital A special thanks tor the many ctonffitora that were marts In my nama and for the visits by Rabbi Nadoff. Usance t & » " Pessoa

Mt. and Mi*. Mottin Appcl and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph f'olonaki have announced the engagement of their children, Lynno Ardcn and Morris Shea. A May 1 wedding is planned at Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue in Encino, Calif. The couple plans to make their home in Omaha.

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Scholarships and loans available to students Announcement has been made by representative! of the Department of Jewish Education that major scholarships and loans for the 1983-84 academic year will be available for student* who are members of the Jewish community of Omaha. A total of seven funds now provide support for various stages of education from preschool to graduate school. College students who wish to apply for funds for the coming academic year may obtain applications through the Department of Jewish Education, 333 S. 132nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68154,334-8200, Bit. 210 and must be completed by March 20. Among the scholarship and loans available for college education are the following; Freshman Scholarships — The entire income of the Nancy and Don Greenberg Scholarship is awarded each year to a worthy Jewish resident of Omaha who is entering his/her freshman year of college. In order to be eligible for consideration, candidates roust have earned at least a "B" average in high school. Further, those students who have held employment during their high school years shall receive preference in consideration. Applications are available through the Financial Aid Committee. General Undergraduate Scholarships — A. Lois Jeanne Schrafler Memorial F o o d — provides annual grant* of up to $1000 each to college studenta who demonstrate superior academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and financial need. Special consideration will be shown to applicants whose contribution to Jewish oriented activities is clearly exceptional. B. Beatrice and Nate II. Sherman Scholarship Fund — provides grants in amounts designated by the Financial Aid Committee to Jewish undergraduates from the Omaha area, Requirements for eligibility are the same as those of the Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Fund. Undergraduate Loans — The David E. Beber Scholarship Fund makes available loans of up to $2500 per year to selective recipients among the Jewish youth of Omaha. These loans enable recipients to attend a college or university of their choice. Financial need is a bask consideration in the granting of these loans. Prior academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and involvement in the Jewish communal, charity, religious and civic affairs will he considered in the awarding of these loans. Also, recommendations from teachers, rabbis, and others in a position to judge will constitute criteria for acceptance. Loans will he granted and payable by simple interest rate of 3 percent per year. Repayment of all loans will not begin until the recipient ceases to be a full time student. The recipient will then have up to 10 years to repay the loan but no longer than IS yean from the time it was originally granted. These repayment* will in turn be used to allow future students to overcome the financial burdens of higher education. Scholarship* and Loans for Higher J e w i s h Studies — David E. Beber Scholarship Fund, Category (!, is dedicated to encouraging Omaha Jewish youth to enter the1 Jewish professions. Persons studying for the rabbinate, cantorate, the teaching of Jewish studies or language, as well as careers in Jewish social or communal service, will be prime candidates for financial aid granted by the fund. Recipient* pursuing careers in the Jewish professions will not be required to demonstrate financial need though such will be conniclcrtd. Upon completing one's formal education and entering a Jewish profession, recipients may become eligible for forgiveness of all or part of the principle or interest of loans granted through Beber, Category I, by making him/herself available for employment by Jewish institutions in Omaha during summer vacations while he/ she is a student and for at least two years after graduation. Actual employment in Omaha is not obligatory as long as tho new Jewish professional is available during the prescribed period. Graduate Education — Fellowships to pursue graduate education are available through the Sandra L. Fcldman

Scholarship Fund and through the Beatrice and Nate H. Sherman Scholarship Fund. These fellowships will be awarded on the basis of prior academic performance as supported by transcripts and recommendations, involvement irr Jewish communal, charitable, religious, and civic affairs; and financial need. Amounts of grants may vary in accordance with the availability of funds and decisions of the Financial Aid Committee.

Othergrantsavailable In addition to loans and grants for college studenta, similar financial aid is available for pie-school students attending the Jewish Community Center Pre-School, Jewish youth attending conventions or institutes sponsored by Jewish cultural or religious organizations, participants in the Israel pilgrimage, and students enrolled in the Jewish Day School. Further, substantial grants are available for Omaha Jewish youth who hope to attend summer camp sponsored by Jewish religious or cultural organizations. These grants, of up to $600, are available through the Esther K. Newman Trust of the David E. Beber Scholarship Fund. Financial need will be considered but is not a necessary condition.

The seven funds The endowment funds now providing support for Omaha Jewish youth are: David E. Beber Scholarship Fund — In 1076, The Milton 8. and Corinne N. Livingston Foundation endowed a fund within the Jewish Federation of Omaha to facilitate scholarships and loans for Jewish students from the Omaha area. This fund is dedicated to the memory of David E. Beber, an active leader of the Omaha Jewish community, who devoted years to philanthropic service as a Trustee of tho Livingston Foundation. The achievements of the Livingston Foundation include support of Judaic Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, major contributions to the Jewish Community Center, and to the Jewish cultural and religious life in Omaha. T h e Sandra L. Feldman Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to provide grants for graduate education to worthy students from the Jewish community of Omaha. Ms. Feldman graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Northwestern University and studied at the Universities of

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Vienna, Harvard, and the Business School at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. To perpetuate her memory and her exceptional achievements, the family has established this fund to allow others to partake of the benefits of graduate education. Don Greenberg Scholarship Fund — The family and friends of Nancy and Don Greenberg established a scholarship in their name to recognize their active leadership in the Jewish community of Omaha. Established in 1983, the fund benefits a Jewish resident of Omaha who will be a college freshman. AB scholarships are often unavailable to undergraduates beginning their collegiate career, the Nancy and Don Greenberg Scholarship Fund Geeks to provide aid for new college students. The Carolyn Kully Newman* Fund was endowed by the Milton S. and Corinne Livingston Foundation in memory of Carolyn Kully Newman. The endowment provides support for Jewish children who are just beginning their education. Children of kindergarten age or younger whose families ore in need are eligible for financial support which will allow them to participate in approved programs and activities of the Jewish community of Omaha. The fund also helps to build new programs for local Jewish children who are kindergarten age or younger. The Esther K. Newman Trust is dedicated to the memory of a woman who devoted herself to the needs of the Omaha Jewish community. Established with funds secured by the sale of the Esther K. Newman Camp, this endowment provides funds for special educational programs while it seeks to promote an increasingly higher level of Jewish education. Scholarships for Jewish camping, Israel pilgrimages, and attendance at the Jewish Day School of Omaha are examples of direct aid to children provided by the fund. Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Fund — Phillip G. Schrager established this fund in 1980 as a lasting tribute to his late wife. Each year, the endowment fund provides college scholarships to Jewish students from the Omaha area, so they may pursue their goals in higher education and carry out the dreams of Lois Jeanne Schrager. Beatrice and Nate H. Sherman Scholarship Fund — The Nate H. Sherman Foundation has established this fund to provide annual scholarships for qualified college students. A substantial endowment allows the Financial Aid Committee to provide academically qualified studenta with Jewish commitment and financial need with grants which will further their education. The fund is named in memory of a long-time Omahan whose generosity to this and other communities is well known.

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Let's have a look at 1063, especially for el) the young folks who have asked for equal time! That was the year the new Esther K. Newman Camp opened. Incidently, it cost $75 for two weeks ($85 for non-residents). Bock Travel advertised tours to Israel and Europe; 26 to 32 day tours ranged in price from $949 to 31215. And pickled tongue went for 39t per pound! College kids that year could buy a metal foottocker from Travelware for $5.95. (How much are they this year Eli?). Some of the Iddy Biddy Basketball stars were Jimmy Harris, Spencer Brookstein, Mike Muskin, Bruce Richards and Jay and David Parsow. Bar and Bat Mitzvah announcements included Martin Shukert, Michael Miller, Alan Parsow, Jerry Ramick, Jeff Bernstein, Karen Winiroub, Ricky Gilinsky, Sally Fox, Karen Sokolof, Mark Fcllman and William Gilin«ky. (And more.) Larry Batt was elected president of Rayim, end also of the Jewish Youth Council. Achievements of the older crowd? lien Nachman was named president of the senior class at Creighton School of Dentistry and Arthur Goldstein took the Federation's top post. Ix Tretiak was general chairman of the men's Philanthropies, Mrs. M. H. Brodkey was women's chairman and Mrs. George Kagan was chairman of the Business and Professional group. The JCC had a Party Planning Service and was proud of a record 100 parties for kids and email groups the year before. Lee Simon announced the opening of the David Lee Photography Studio; and the Mona Lisa Beauty Shop at 50th and Dodge advertised weekly in the Press. So did Northrup Jones, with remindereof two locations... lGth and Famam and the Old English Inn at 87th and Pacific. (Anybody remember where it was before the Pacific address?) And that's the way it was, 20 years ago.

By Nancy Pearlman Sunday, Feb. 13, the KMTV AH Stars and the JCC SELHI-Blue Sure basketball game had tome special rooting fans, namely Dave Bernstein, Pauline Widnutn and Sylvan Block. The Bunch for Lunch fit* at Denny's on F«b. 10. Enjoying everything were Sylvan Block. Millie Fogel, Faye Abraham, Dave and Bess Bcrmtein, Kuthie Polish, Benny and Arthur Meyerton, Jerry Malu and Dora Astor. The residents want to give special thanks to Stanley Mitchell, Rabbi Barry VVeinstein and Cantor Berkoviu for their visits. On Feb. 8, the Mary Moppets came for the first of their monthly visits. The little tykes sang and gave out bananas to everyone. Karen Brookstein set it up, end oil had a great time. The residents always love to we little trailing face*. The 8th also was a special night for Bessie Witkin, Sylvan Block, Arthur Mey-

erson, Faye Abrahams. Kuthie Polish, Bessie Margolin and Dora Astor. All went to the Orpheum to enjoy the op«ra "Faust". What a wonderful time all the resident* had on Feb. 11. The Humane Society came with two eight week old puppies and one 15 pound bunny! It was such fun for them to pet and hold these cuddly animals. It was such a big hit, one puppy almost didn't make it back. Right. Millie Fogel? The February birthday people are: Morris Abrams. Ida Ontmnn. Libbie Rifkin, Ro*e Poska, Mildred Fogel, Rose Rothkop.They oil celebrated with a party on Feb. 10. The next day, the family of Morris Abranis had a special party in honor of his 80th birthday. Anyone who would like to put a special Pa&wver message in the newsletter, p!cste contact Knrin st 3304272 very noon. Also drivers ore needed to NCJW DONOR deliver Purim packages Friday afternoon. Feb. 25. Becoming absorbed In projects of tho Notional Council of Jewish Women U exactly what this year's Please call Karin. NCJW Donor Chairwomen would like every member of their organisation to do. The chairwomen (from left to right) Jane Kulakofsky, Vicki Perimeter, Barb Chandler, and Dorccn Lcrner havo mailed approximately 1,000 Donor Invitations to NCJW members asking for their donations to support Radio Talking Book, Girls Club or Omaha, RCAIt (the ReBy Sandi White ligious Coalition for Abortion Rights), and two projCLUB 50 ects in Israel: the NCJW Research Institute and ShlpThe summer is arriving in aBox. Omaha for a one (by special Mit-ak preview. Join ut on March & for swimming, picnic, and a surprise. The HADASSAH program is from G:30 to 10 STUDY GROUP p.m. end >ou should regUtcr February's snow caused by March .1. cancellation of Rabbi Th« Bar Mitzvah of Kripke's fourth lecture-dis- Jason David Abrams was cussion, it has been re- held on Feb. 12 in St. Louis CLUB 78 It's dinner and a movie scheduled for March 2 at Park, Minn. time. We were K"'ng for 9:30 a.m. at the Jewish Jason is the wn of Dcbi Chinese, hut I've heard Community Center. that's not your favorite. Coll The discussion will center Jo Platl of Elkhorn. Neb. Sandi to tell her what you on "The Islamic Empire" and Mike Abrams of St. want to cat on March 13. from the seventh to the fif- Louis Park. teenth centuries and the Grandparents are M,r. cultural confrontations of and Mrs. Dan Oordman and DAD&I We're off to the new Golf- Judaism and the Moslem Mr. and Mrs. Art Abranu, land for IS holes of minn- beliefs that swept (south- nil of Omaha. ture golf. It's the new Golf- western A«ia, North Africa land at 108 &. Q, we'll meet and Spain. there fit 4 p.m. and afterHadai»«ah invites, all ward* go across the Bircet to members of the community Godfather's. All of this hap- to attend. Coffee is served at pens on March 6 so bring 9:'M) a.m. and diseunsion beyour Dad and away we go. gins shortly nfUT.

Suppose that a power line accidentally falls on your car, What should you do? Knowing the answer might save your life. OPPD says: t. Stay in your car if at all possible. 2. Drive clear of the power lino if you can. 3. Wait for a power company man or law officer to tell you it's safe to step out of the car. 4. If you can't wait but must leave the car while it's touching a power line, don't step down in the usual way. You must let go of the car and jump free at the same time so you don't complete the electrical path tothe ground and risk a fatal shock. Remember, downed wires are dangerous always, so stay clear of them. Damp soil will conduct electricity, so stay as far away as possibto. Warn others.

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Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hill, ond Mr. arid Mrs..Stanley Mii>TX'r, children of Dora Astor will ho«l an oncg luncheon on March f> following morning aerviccs at Tifereth Israel Synogojnje in Lincoln in honor of Mrs. y family hoa icsued a upecial invitation to Omaha'friends and relative*.

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NOW OPEN By EMetla Bosenberg The regular monthly Tifereth Israel Sisterhood Pizza and Salad luncheon will be held March I, at 12:15 p.m. et the home of Dottie Grant. The afternoon program will feature Hetty Mellon giving a hook review, "When Bfld Things Ilnppcn To Good People," by Harold Kushner. Hill Davidson will nddrtss the Sisterhood nbout his candidary for City Council election. He will also discuss i«vie» on the ballot. Dorothy (.runt is chairman for the luncheon with the following committee assisting: Harriet Herman, Esther line Chesnin, Eleanor Cohen, Minnie Davidson, Bessie Friedman, Jean Gordon, Colin Grtmsman, Sylvia Jacobs, Harriet Kohn, Mnrcio Kushner, Helen Miele, Minnie Misle, Eleanor Neidon, Letha Pittor, Dorothy Polick, E«tclle Rosenberg, Felicia Schrier, Phyllis SchwartEtnan, Gail Winhnow a n d K i t t y Wi*hnow. Esteli* Rosenberg is donating a beaded and sequin handmade stitchcry for a raffle, with proccods to RO for the Auction Sate to be held in April.

The Young At Heart luncheon meeting was held Feb. 23 at the Knolls Country Club. Mr. and Mrs. liernie Berolwitr were chairmen for the February program. Speaker was Pat Hallberg, director of the St. Eliwiteth Burn and Trauma Center in • Lincoln. Slidea were shown to inform the public of the important work they arc doing. After a short meeting Bingo followed. The committee asaiiiUng included, Molly Krivosho, licit KoU, Foye Ungcr and Estclle Hoscnbcrg. The South Street Temple Fun Club will have a Russian Dinner on March 5. Call Holly Schuster 4842601 or Paula Freivogel, 489-7044 for reservations. Please volunteer your home if you can seat eight or more. The club will rotate participants so that new people can meet.

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Positive, enthusiastic reOn Friday, Feb. 25, the The "Banker's Game" sponses to the question South Street Temple Purim encourages math students "Why do you enjoy doing Family Worship Services, to exercise logic and to exand Kindergartcn-lst perience hands-on math the 'Banker's Game'?" were Grade Family Shabbat through a series of individ- voiced throughout the Dinner. The dinner will ually mastered steps. The school. From kindergarbegin at 6 p.m. The Purim child may utilize up to four tener Nikki Paley's modest Family Service will begin at place values as in solving "... because I always get it 7:30 p.m. Children and problems in addition, sub- right." and Jeremy Nichols' adulta are encouraged to traction, multiplication, and humble "... because I can wear costumes to service. division with his partner. finish it so fast now." to Jeremy Rosenbaum's sponTbeUBY and Tifereth Is- Oneg Shabbat hosts in- Students are then required taneous "It's fun!", the rael Sisterhood will sponsor clude: Jerrold and Dorothy to record their "transac- mood was one of real dythe Annual Tifereth Israel Kohn and Jerry and JanU tions" in a "bankbook" for namic teaming. Puriro Carnival on Feb. 27, Kohn. Candles: Gail Aiinn. math instructor Brian Schur'a approval. 12:30 in the synagogue tocini hall. In the game, adapted There will be prizes, from the Day School's prebooths, games and good vious association with Monfood. This will be a fun day, Mr. and Mrs. Marc Levw bring your family and erant of San Diego, Calif, tessori Schools, the child uses such tools as the unit, friends. announce the birth of a the ten bar, the hundred daughter, Andrea Beth, Jan. square, and the thousand The family of Dora Aator 24. Mr. and Mrs. lxniis Hurinvites the Tifereth Israel witx of Omaha and Mr. and Congregation to a luncheon Mrs. Oscar Levcrant of San following services on March Diego are grandparents. f» in celebration of Mrs. AsDonald and Janis Yale tor's 00th birthday. announce the birth Dec. 16 of a son, Andrew Jacob. The Chlnnm • CsnttnvM • American Food The Tifereth Israel Con- Yales have two other sons, COME AND ENJOY LUNCH AND DINNER gregation Board Meeting Adam and Alex. Maternal grandparents 6455 Center •553-6454 will be held March 8,8 p.m. are Mr. and Mrs. Ike PARTY ROOMS UP T 0 1 5 0 in the synagogue lounge. Friedman of Omaha.- PaAbo Orders To Go ternal grandparents ore Mr. m THE COCKTAll LOUIiGE The Hadnisah Board and Mrs. Albert Ambrose of VOUfl FAVORITE EVEHACE8 Meeting will be held March Denver, Colo. Maternal Opes OaSy 11131029 great-grandparents are Mr. today 12191839 8, I<K30 a.m. in the Tifereth and Mrs. Louis Friedman of Israel lounge. Omaha.

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Auditions scheduled Auditions for the comedy, "Lovers and Other Strangers", will be held at the Omaha Jewish Community Center on Feb. 27 and 28,7-10 p-m. Needed for the cast are sis men end six women, ages 20 to 65. The production will be directed by Marty Skomal, Artist inResidence at the JCC. "Lovers and Other Strangers" is a set of five comedies on the general subject of modern relationships between men and women. The plays ask: What is it that binds men and women together? Love, sex, romance, fidelity, infidelity, or is it just "having a

life together?" We meet ail types of lovers from a playboy on the prowl to the panic-stricken groom on the eve of his wedding. We also see a marriage of 30 years where s husband explains to his sooa to be divorced son, "happiness ain't all it's cracked up to be." This behind the scenes look at love, marriage, romance, and «*x will be performed on May 14, 15. 21, 22, 23, 28, and 29. This project is made possible in part with a grant from the Nebraska Arts Council. For further information, call 334-8200.

JCC BASKETBALL By JCC Staff Sunday, February 20 First Mid America Youngtown stops downs I-Go-Van 02-49 Omaha Steaks 21-8 Jay Mfltz scored 38 points Larry Kirshenbaum scored 11 points and Tom for overall game high to lead Helligso added 4 to lead his team to a 52-49 victory Youngtown to a 21-8 win over 1-Go-Van. Pat Kerrigan's 25 points and Jeff over Omaha Steaks. Emst, with 13 points, led IBasinets Printing Go-Van. squeak* past Nuggets 38-45 Kohll's Dniga 48, Vartn Scott Bream scored 22 of Realty 41 his team's points mostly in Scott Katskee scored 27 the second half and Jonathan Rich added 6 more points for Kohll's and was points as Business Printing ably assisted by Dan Deupset the Nuggets, 38-45. Mere! who hit for 10, to lead Jeff Smith, John Guard, Kohll's. Scott Woodford and David Cripe with 13,10, with 14 and Jeff Roberts and 12 points respectively with 10 points led Vann Realty's offense. each hit in double figures.

MONIE K. ZALKIN Graveside services were held at Beth El Cemetery on Feb. 17 for Monie Zalkin, 73. Mrs. Zalkin was preceded in death by her husband, Allen S. Zalkin, and son, Marshall Zalkin. Mrs. Zalkin is survived by daughters, Rctha Lansky, San Diego, Calif., Delma Goodman of Omaha, Letha Pitlor, Lincoln, Neb.; eon, Mark Zalkin, Los Angeles, Calif.; brother. Max Kate of Omaha; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the Allen S.

DOROTHY ZUCKEIt Graveside services were held on Feb. 22 at. Fisher Farm Cemetery for Dorothy Zucker. She is survived by sisters, Julia of Omaha, Elaine and Lorraine Hooks, both of Miami; brother, Meyer of Omaha.

Beatrice Sommer of B & B Import-Export Co. gave a presentation at Creighton University. Miss Sommer addressed Dr. Steve Hutchena' advertising students on the subject of ad-

vertising specialties. Miss Sommer is a member of the Specialty Advertising Association International's Speakers Bureau, end as euch is called an Ambassador.

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Theater outing Pauline Landnsan and Milt Bloom visit during brunch at the JCC before the Adult Services Department trip to N'ortoa Theatre to see "Tea Little Indians". The next program Is a group outing to Center Stage on March 12 to eat "Working", a sew musical.

CHA1M WEIZMANN AZA1510 By Mitchell Warren, co-secretary imagine, if you will, glass all around and everything taking place in a large building. This setting is the opening to Dynasty, but not ABC's Wednesday night blockbuster. Instead, it i* the setting for the Chnim Weizmann Dynasty! Every Sunday morning, amidst glass backboards in the massive JCC gymnasium, the men of the Chaim Weizrnann "A" Team can be teen overtaking another opponent. With the talents of Adam Zweihack, Jeff Stern, Jeff Schwartz, Rick Schrager, Mark Garber, Mitch Warren, John Giazer and Dsn Baker, the WeSzmann "A" team has turned down every one of its opponents this year. The team's two most impressive victories came over the AZA 1 "A" team. It seems quite apparent that the men of Chaim Wetzmonn, coached by Dr. Speedy Zweiback will win the Youth Council Basketball League Championship for an unprecedented fifth year in a row. The Chaim Weizmenn "B" Team, white having a less than perfect season, could not be reached for comment on this year's season as they were busy practicing for their next meeting on the court. Aside from basketball, Weizmann has been very busy. Attendance was up for Weizmann's Jan. 22 date party; We had a dinner at the Old Market Spaghetti

A TRUE STORY . . . Lou and Petty Cowan were wealthy, assimilated Jews. Their son, Paul, grew up secure In his Identity as an American and Ignorant ot his Identity as a Jew. In 7965, ho married Rachel, a descendant ot early New England Protestanta. A minister outdated at their wedding. From outward appearances, ono would assume that Paul Cowan was lost to Judaism. But with the support of his pp and encouragement g j J ^ y ^

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Works and then back to our Sweetheart's, Leslie Simon's, house for a party. Plant arc under way for a regional cultural on Feb. 25 sponsored by Weizmann. Also, the men of Chaitn Weizmann are anxiously awaiting the First Annual Chaim Wclztaann Regional Casino N i g h t in April. Watch for details on both of these functions. BBG 8IIABBAT Cornbelt Region B'nai B'rith Girls celebrated their international Sbabbat Weekend, Feb. 11-13. Friday evening's program began with a S h o b b a t service at Kim Juro'a bouse led by Wendi RosenbteU, M.Z. Yoihanab president and BBG Shabbat coordinator. The main portion of the program, led by Beth Friedman was entitled, "Exploring Jewish Values". Participant* exchanged personal ideas and feelings to draw together their goals and ideals for the future of Judaism. Immediately following an Oneg was held with BBYO songs and refreshments were served. A Havdallah Service, held in the sanctuary in the Rosa Blumkin Jewish Homo was led by Wendi Rosenblatt and Susie Feilman, Ediar BBG president "We enjoyed working on and presenting this inter-generational service," said Marcy Frost, BBG Regional president. Following the service, a pot luck dinner with slide tape presentation on the problems surrounding Soviely Jewry end what we can do to help, rounded out the evening. SNOWBLOWERS Sales—Service—Parts TORO - AfilfMS - BOUHS

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