SERVING NEBRASKA, IOWA Vol. UN No. 16
Omaha, Neb., FrI., December 16,1983
Howard Kaslow named Federation president
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The American Way Greg Koainovsky, the Ourke High School student who recently won the Exchange Club, of Omaha'* essay contest on The American Way, poses with his Knglish teacher, Joan llobart, and Burke Principal Dr. Edward Kllma before leaving for New York to appear lost Tuesday on the Good Morning, America, television thaw. Gr«f emigrated to Omaha from Minsk, Russia, a few years ago with nla parent*, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kosinovsky, 12417 Hickory Road. His essay appear* on Page 2. Also, see Susie Fellman's column, page 11.
Mort (IIUM, chairman of the Nominating Committee, him announced that Howard J. Kimlow will be the recommended candidate for president of the-Jewish Federation of Omaha for the next two years. He succeeds I'niil O. Cohen whose term expires in January. Mr. Knslow is currently the first vice president of the Federutinn. AIMI recommended to serve as officers lire Mort Trnchlenhiiri! ;i» first vice president; »•< vice pruxidtnt Hubert (Jordman iinrl Dun liri.i;nl>eri;; an treasurer Hnimld (iliok and <!•> M'cretiiry Leslie (Cookie) Holternmn. The Nominating Committee, which conMMH of four Hoard rneinhers whose terms ilii not expire and t hree non-Donrd members of the Jewish Federation, in churned with recommending n shift- of officers and director* of the Hoard to the membership for approval at the- annual meeting which will he held on Jan. 8, 1981, nt 1:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. Recommended to nerve OH director* of the Hoard are: Art Adler, Sandra Belgrade, Jane Brooks, Caul Epstein, Snnford Friedrruin, Nancy Hornstein, Phil Itkin, Mnrv I'olikov, liev Seldin, Isidore M. Tretiak, Hermene Zweiback. Serving with Mr. Glaus on the Nominnt-
Maximizing tax benefits with By Alan Goodman ' Federation controller For thow who have made pledges to the annual Federation Campaign, it in now time to take the steps to obtain your 1983 charitable income tax deduction. Campaign pledges can be converted into IRS allowable tax deduction* by: 1. Payment in cash or check before 12/31/83. 2. Transfer to Jewish Federation of stocks, corporate bond* or Israel Bond*. 3. Transfer to Federation of other real or personal property. 4. Charge to Mastercard or Visa.
The charitable deduction allowed under the Internal Revenue Regulations permit* an individual to deduct from income only those charitable contributions paid in cash or property before the end of the tax year, normally Dec. 31. An unpaid pledge is not a deduction. The contribution of traded common stocks or bond* is simple to arrange. The securities must be held The Jewish Commufor more than one year to nity Center has prepared ensure favorable tax consea two-page message dequences. The contribution scribing its programs, of appreciated long-term sebudget, and membership curities to the Federation opportunities. See paged has the multiple advantage 8-9. that the capital gains tax on the gain is avoided, and the charitable deduction is the full
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fair market value of the securities at the date of the contribution to the Federation.' The Federation can accept certain Israel Bonds in payment of campaign pledge*. The bonds must be at least two years old, and, if coupon bonds, must have attached all remaining coupons. The'Israel Bonds must be delivered to tho Federation Office* with upcclal endorsement forms attached, and signature* properly guaranteed. Under special circumstances, the Jewish Federation can accept Heal or Personal property in payment of pledges. There are special regulations of both the IRS and Federation Hoard concerning property transfer*. Anyone wonting to discuM this type of property transfer may contact Allan Greene or the writer in the Federation offices. The Jewish Federation will accept MasterCard or Visa in payment of pledges. The charge must be dated before Dec. 31 to be deducted in 19M. The Jewish Federation will cooperate with donors, whenever possible, to convert pledges to tax deductible contributions by liec, 31, 1983. A subsequent article will outline certain deferred-giving techniques.
Campaign goal: $1,850,000 A1984 Campaign goal for the Jewish Federation has been set at $1,850,000, it has been announced by Marcia Cohen and Martin Lehr. chairpersons for tho Women's and Men's Campaign for 1984. "I believe this goat is achievable," stated Mr. Lchr. "Last year's regular Campaign totaled $1,724,477 of which the Men's Campaign raised $1,395,145. The men's goal for 1084 will be 51,500.000." . . : "I believe this increase is a realistic expectation" said Mrs. Cohen. The Women's Campaign has accepted a goal of $350,000 for 1984. $328,332 wa» rained in 1D83.
Teen leaders maid Wendy Rosenblatt and Kevin Michael Saltzman have been named winners of the Jewish Teen Leadership VAward, a new honor established by the Jewish FedJ eratlon of Omaha. Presentations of tba award* will ' b e made at the Federation's annual meeting, Jan. 8 ' a t 12:30 p.m. in Ibe Jewish Community Center. /Wendy was nominated by tbe B'nal B'rltb Youth Organization a«d Kevin was nominated by tbe Temple Israel Youth Group.
An additional $211,691 waa raised in the 1983 Campaign for the Israel Special Fund. These funds will be forwarded in total to Israel through the United Jewish Appeal, they said.: (^ ' • -_ ' , The funds raised in the Regular Campaign comprise the major source of tho funds budgeted by the Federation for local and overseas* needs; The approved budget for 1984 is $2,061,602. The balance of the budget deficit is funded from United Way, investments, endowments and reserves when necessary.
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lioward Kaslow ing Committee were: Edward Belgrade, Howard Epstein, Eileen Erman, Barbara Simon Goldstein, Susy Shykcn, Mimi Waldbaum. , Biographies and photos of the nominees will be published later this month.
Trustees added to Foundation
Mort Trachtehbarg, chairman of the Federation Foundation hax announced the following appointments as trustees'for the Foundation: Jane Brooks, David Friedland, Joseph Kirshenbaum, Murray Newman, Marvin Polikov, Isidore M. Tretiak and Mimi Waldbaum. According to Mr. Trachtenbarg there remain four vocancieH on the Board. "I encourage members of the community to call me with additional recommendations," he stated. The next Ktcp in the process of developing the Federation Foundation is the employment of a director of Endowment Development. Mr. Trachtcnbarg noted thnt "thanks to the generosity of the Livingston Foundation we have sufficient funds to employ nomeone 20 hours a week. We are seeking an individual familiar with our community, who is well organized and has business savvy". Interested applicants should contact Allen Greene, executive vice president of the Federation.
Louis Somberg dies Dec. 11 Ixmis Somberg, founder and president of Natelson's Inc., a women's clothing store chain, died Dec. 11 at Methodist Hospital where he was admitted after a heart attack. He was 80. Services were conducted last Tuesday at Temple Israel with burial at Temple Israel cemetery. Mr. Somberg, an active community and business leader, had been elected a trustee of the Milton S, and Corinne N. Livingston Foundation, Inc. last October. Mr. Somberg also was on the board of the Mutual of Omaha ' Funds. He had served as president of many local civic groups including the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Regents of the _ . LoulB University of Omaha, the Omaha Downtown Parking Association, Highland .Country Club, Associated Retailers of Omaha. ' Mr. Somberg also served as president of Temple Israel in the 1940s. Born in Elk Creek, Nebraska, Mr, Somberg moved to Omaha as a youngster and in 1925 founded Natclson's with his father-in-law, Abe Goldstein. The chain now includes 10 stores in the Omaha, and Lincoln area. Survivors include his wife, Rosaline; sons,- Ramon and Marlon, of Omaha; three sisters and six grandchildren. : Memorials may be sent to Temple Israel and the Heart Fund.
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The American Way B y G r e g Kosioovsky
Let'* do something a little different with our took at 1940. Supposing we just concentrate on prices and the cost of various every day items then, us opposed to now. For example, in 1940 Skans Furniture advertised they could outfit a small apartment for about $100 per room. And an appliance store familiar to Omahans would sell you a GE refrigerator for $114.95. After you bought it, a *hopping trip would fill it with such groceries a* kovher salami for 29t per pound, or corned beef at 79*. If schmaltz herring was your favorite, you could buy two large ones for 27*! Chickens? At Metropolitan Produce hens were 18t per pound, and when you made gefilte fish, the carp ran about 8* per pound. Keeping yourself looking nice cost less then too. Vou could get four garment* cleaned and pressed for $1 (on special) and at the beauty shop a shampoo and "finger wave" was 50«. Brandeis would sell a lady new shoes for $8.75 per pair and a man could buy an all wool coat at Kilpat's for $35. A Stetson hat was $5. After you were all far-pootzed, you might have taken a trip, by train of course. The Union Pacific Challenger to Los Angeles cost $32.30 by coach . . . that included two meals the first day, calculated at 65«, three meals the second day at 90*. and breakfast on the third day at a quarter. That, with the $30.50 ticket came to $32.30. The Burlington line offered a round (rip coach to New York for $45.20, but of course you have to include that expensive food! (Notice that an entire day's meals then would hardly buy one drink on an airplane today.) Yes, there were lots of bargains back then, including a 53 piece set of Noriuke fine china on sale for $13.95. And a made to measure Venetian blind for a window could run as low as $2.95. But my favorite of all the ads I read in those Jewish Press pages was this one: the Leavenworth Bar and Liquor (proprietors Dan and Ralph Cohen) advertised what must have been tome of the earliest take out food. A fried chicken dinner with salad, french fries and vegetable — 35* And that'* how it was, 43 years ago.
It's the winter of 1919. The conference is in Versailles. Victorious Allies — all except Americans — are after the spoil*. Without ever being threatened directly, the United States contributes to the Allies' cause almost as much as the Entente Powers (England, Russia and France.) And all VVoodrow Wilson ask* for is the sovereignty of small nations and the insurance of lasting peace. Wilson's success i* only partial and just temporary. Now it's the winter of 1945. This lime the Allies meet in Yalta. And again America a»ks only for peace and fairness with regard to smaller nations. Koosevclt is cheated by Stalin many times won* than Wilson was by all of his allies taken together. Peace and the right to self-determination — you don't have to be an idealist to Iwlieve in them — not if you are an American. ' The United States of America. The "American Way." Some say we have no right to force it upon others. Well, I Kue&s nobody has to play baseball or eat apple pie unless he wants to. But "American Way" as I understand it is a synonym for "democracy." and while we have no business "forcing" it on anybody either, we should at least »ee that most nations get a fair chance at it. in fact, it's our duty to be the supreme justice of the world, since the democratically elected American government is the only institution on earth capable ofboth handing down and enforcing o fair decision. l( somebody were to repeat the statement above in front of a large audience, all hundred thousand mouths would open and the earth would he shaken by a monotonous roar., "What about the United Nations?" Well, what about it? For some rcnwin, a majority of people all throughout the free world came to regard the U.N. decisions as divine judgments. I am no theologist, but I am fairly sure that none of the U.N. representatives are saints, not even the one* from "progrc&ftive" (read "anti-American") countries. The mod important misconception about the Organization of the United Nations is believing that the powers of the "East" and "West" are balanced there, while the "Third World" generally "sides with the truth." Ul's look at it this way: there are over one hundred and fifty countries in the U.N.; less than thirty of them (I counted) could even liberally be called a "democracy." However, at least half of them — let's not mention any names — rarely Bide with us because of their morbid fear of the Communist*. That name fear forces most of the underdeveloped countries to vote against America, and why should they behave differently? If they go against Moscow one time too many — which could mean one time — they just might find a "national • liberation movement." ou their Jiands.-'whilc the "reactionary" U.S.A. IK always willing to help every piece of scum that us** every chance to intuit us. Sometimes we can't even count on our NATO allies, while the Warsaw Pact is perfectly united under the Soviet Union, the only country with three vole* in the U.N. (those of the U.S.S.R., B.S.S.R., ond the UK.S.S.R.) Maybe I'm a little bitter. but-1 am not paranoid. For instance, consider the latest Korean jet liner incident. The resolution presented to the Security Council with regard to il was written in the mildest of tones. The Soviet Union and the Korean plane weren't even mentioned; all the resolution called for wan the inmrance of safety of naucnger nights. Since of the* fifteen member* of the Council only two belonged to the Soviet alliance — Poland and the U.S.S.K. -- the resolution had to pans with flying colors.
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Why did it just squeeze through by. one vote before being vetoed by the Soviet*? Why such sudden caution by the Third World? Weren't they the tame little brave fighters for truth that threw insult* at the back of the Taiwanese representative after they threw him out? Weren't they the Mine ones that enthusiastically joined in equating Zionism with Fascism? The tiny democracies of Taiwan and Israel are in constant battle for survival against the outnumbering forces of totalitarian-authoritarian ignorance, and by the will of that ignorance their heroism wa» and is being spat at by the "objective world opinion." Why such injustice? Has the world gone mad? Partially, ye*. Generations grow up that were already boYn into the double-terror of Communism on one side and nuclear holocaust on the other. In this chaos a voice of sanity has to stand out. I believe America has a special destiny. Il has nothing to do with a Manifest Destiny idea; I'm talking atxmt the kind of destiny Mo»e* had. Many say they ore afraid of American might; they hnve no reason to be. America isn't destined to .be Mar*. America is destined to be Prometheus.
Status of Jerusalem
Editor'* note: U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan of New York, ban provided the media with a statement on the atatiu of Jerusalem. The Jewish Preu i* reprinting the letter in entirety with the hope that the readership responds to our elected representatives in Congress. Dear Friend: On Nov. 16, President Chaim Henog of Israel addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He came to New York on a mission of peace, seeking to open a dialogue that might end the violence which continues to plague the Middle East. As noble as wa» President Herzog's purpose, representatives from about 70 countries walked out of the General Assembly. They refused even to listen to his eloquent plea. The delegate of Iraq, speaking for many others, said he objected to President Herzog's presence because U.N. resolutions have declared Israel'* claim to Jerusalem as it* capital to be 'null and void' — saying in effect that Israel is not a legitimate state.
One of the factor* contributing to this treatment of Israel in U.N. forums is the refusal of the United plates to treat Israel as a fully legitimate nation: By not sending our Ambassador to Israel to the capital city of Israel (the only country in the world with which we maintain diplomatic relations, without acknowledging trje capital tt> be the capital), the U.S. lends credence to the lie that Israel is an illegitimate state. Thin in turn encourages intransigence on the part of Israel's adversaries, because they believe America in not truly commit led to the security of Israel. As you may know, on Oct. 31, 198.1,1 introduced legisfaiion requiring our government to locate the American Kmhaxsy in Israel in the city of .Jerusalem. The dny alter President Herzog's appearance before the General Assembly, I reiterated the importance of this matter during a speech in the Senate. I enclose the text of my remarks, and a copy of President Herzog's speech to the U.N. reprinted from The ConKrc*xfonal Record.
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
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Soap-opera drama comes to Lincoln: brother, sister reunited after 45 years By Eatclle Rosenberg It is the stuff of Roap-fjperas, iwy Mollie Krivosha of Lincoln and her brother. Gordon Adnskin of Winnipeg, Manitobu, Cnnada. The two were reunited in Lincoln during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend after 46 yearn npnrl. Adaskin was eight the laid time Mrs. Krivoshn, then 29, visited him in Toronto. Ontnrio, Canada. They have different fathers lull the same mother. Their mother married fiordon's father after her firat hunbancl died. When the MToixl hushflnd died, Adaskin watt Kcpiirntcd from his mother, as stipulated in hi* fnther'n will, and Kent to live with his father'* Ron. Mrs. Krivonhfl who is the mother of Norman Krivoilin, Chief •fustireof the Nehrnnka Supreme Court, lont (rack of her young brother when hi» new family moved from Toronto. For the next 45 yearn, Mrs. Krivnfthn, 73, oiiked ('anadiann nlie met to look through their telephone hook* for Gordon Adiinkin. "If I'd itaid I lurry Adaskin (a well-known Canadian violinist) they'd have known hut I iilwnys asked for Gardon. Maybe lhot'« the way the will of God in," i<hc Mid. It rtarted with a congratulation to a young l.incolniie on hin engagement. When «he discovered hi* fiancee wo* from Winnipeg, *he o«ked the usual favor. This time the got a telephone number nnd mtdreas. "Please God, let it he him."
#he remembers thinking nt the time. Afraid to he let down over the telephone, *he dashed off a letter. The rlate WAX Oct. 14. Four day* Inter, the phone rang, the long-lost brother had been found. "Like (iordon said, you see it in the wmjwipernn, hut you can't everlwlicve it Imppens," a jubilant Mrs. Krivonhn Miid. When t he two met for the first time Nov. 2fi nt the Onuiha'x Hppley Airfield, it was a true coming home.
"It wa» a funny experience for me. The feeling of family linn really been almost instantaneous. I've never met Nor'mnn or Helene (Krivo»ha) and here I iim living in their house and feeling absolutely part of the family," he BiiirJ. Adxittkin, 52, is just three yearn older then his nephew, Norman. A professor of architecture nt the University of Manitoba, he was an apprentice with Frank (,loyd Wright. His sinter proudly point* to a picture of
Wright. A member of the Royal Canudian Academy, Adoskin is a painter who has had nhows nil over Canada and in New York and Seattle. The two spent the weekend catching up and making plans for another visit this hummer. Mrs. Krivosha reminded Atliiskin how he used to cry every time she left him. "I may cry thin time after I leave, but it'll be a different kind of crying," he told her.
Hanukkah party The Jewish Federation of Omaha hosted a Hanukkah party for employees recently at the Jewish Community Center. On the serving line from left are, Allan Greene, Federation executive vice president; Seth Levy, assistant administrator, Rose Blamkin Jewish Home; Steven Rod, executive director, JCCj Thomas Ncuman, JCC program director, and Peter Smith, ARA food services. In photo at ritfht, Glenn Chapp, Federation bookkeeper, shows the plaque be was awarded naming him Federation employee of the year.
By Itobyn Click and Denise Greenberg A recent Htudy of American women revealed that the ratio of working women to housewives is higher than it hits ever been. This influx of women into the work force is one ol the most outstanding phenomena of the twentieth century. The numbers ore continuing to increase, and it in projected that by 1990. RO percent of nil Jewish women will he working o u t s i d e their homes. As women are entering the work force, the traditional volunteer base has shrunk for all Jewish community organizut ions. These women are n vital purl oft he community, however, because of limited time, too few Jewish organizations have included them within their existing structure. With these concerns in mind, in 15W2 the Women's Cabinet initiated a Business and Professional (H&P) Campaign division for women ages .'15 and under. Hecause of the amount of interest expressed by women of all ages in our community, it was decided t o expand the focus nnd pu r|M>se of the H & P group. Under the direction of the Women's Cabinet, the .new group will be open to all husinexs and professional women. This new group con provide many benefits for the ii & I* women. First, it provides nn opportunity for a woman to become involved
in Jewish community programs within a time frame that is more sensitive to her ulready tight schedule. B & 1' offers the chance to identify not only as a working woman, but also as a Jewish professional woman. There are other benefits us well. The B & I' program offers women the opportunity to participate in many facets of Jewish community life, as well us providing possibilities for professional advancement. It provides op-, p'ortunitien for leadership development, und can serve as an effective networking tool. (Education is a key element to a successful H & V (jroup. Topics covered in t he ongoing program will be relevant to women on both u personal and a profession;]] level. Finally, women have nn opportunity to socialize with other Jewish women, ;iwuy from work or home. For MIH.)-198-1, the B& P division will have two components: programming and fundraising. The ongoing Educational program component will be co-chaired by ftobyn (Hick and Denise f ireenbcrg. The fundraising c o m p o n e n t will be c o chaired by Joyce Rosen nnd Itocky Stern. The B & P division is interested in identifying women who wish to participate in the organization of this division, or who want to participate in any of the upcoming events. For further information, contact Untie Wolfson, Staff Associate at the Jewish Federation, :i:M-82<m.
ELECTION 1984 INFORMATION for the Jewish Federation of Omaha and its Agencies . JOINT ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, January 8,1984 Luncheon 12:30 p.m. - Meeting 1:30 p.m. Jewish Community Center, 333 South 132nd Street NOTE: Nominations o( additional candidates for officers or board positions for the Federation must bo handled by written petition signed by at least 15 Federation members and died with the Federation Secrotary (Marvin Polikov) not later than December 26. 1983. The candidates must endorse the petition. Nominees as presented by tho Federation and Agency Nominating Commltteos: PRESIDENT (2 yoon) • Howard Kaslow FIRST VICE PRESIDENT • Mart Trachtonbaig
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VICE PRESIDENTS: Don Groonberg, Robert Gordmtn TREASURED • Ron Click SECRETARY - U i l i t (Cooklo) Hobormon BOARD OF DIRECTORS 3 YEAR TERMS ENDING - 1087 Sandra Belgrade. J."K> Brooks. Paul Epniem, Sanlord Friedman. Nancy Morrotein. Pful Itkm. Marv Po4*ov. Bov Sokln. Isidore M Troiiak. Mermeno Z 2 YEAH TERM ENDING - 1086 Art Adlcr NOMINATING COMMITTEE Mori Glass. President,. Ed QotQtadfl. Howard EptlDin. Eileen Erman. Darbara Simon GoWslcin, Susy Shykon. Mimi Waklboum JEWISH EDUCATION Joseph Kirshenbaurn • President. David Btoichef • ono year; Phytis Brown • two yean; Paul Epstein • ono year; Ruth Erman • two years; Or. Paul Flnklcr - two yeas: Arieno Goodman • two years: Dr. Alan Hackd • throo years; Or. Alan Kurland • three years; Roy levno • three years; Jack NoodcS • ono year; Sheila PoUtov • three years. Harmon Schwalb • two years; Dr. James I Wax • ono year, Or Lowia Yager • ono year. JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER Tho Nominating Committee consisting ol Prosldont Jay Lerncr. Bobtn Leibowrtz, Robert Zubcr, Sam Fried and Marvin Pd.hov has placed In nomination tho following norms for vacant seats on tho JCC Board ot Directors. Ths following pooplo aro nominalcd for a twoyear seat wtiicri win expire In December. 1985. Bcrno Altsuter, M/fton Dtoom. Usa Lewis; Elinoro Pen•nor. Jody Malashock; Isidoro M Troliak. Tho foftwina people have accepted nominations to tnree-yoar terms which will expire in December, 1966. Margto Qutmk; Carol Kauman: Norman Sheldon; Robert Zuber Notion Goldman has accepted nomination to fill an uncxpKod throe-year oeat made vacant by the election ol Dene Klein as President. This seat exrxes Oecomtoer, 19S5.
JEWISH FEDERATION LIBRARY Now prosHJont — Shirloy Goodman Now Library CommitIM! members Con Tichauor, Carol Nathan. Marc Oclman. and Cheryl Leo OUTGOING MEMBERS El'nofo Wluiman. Jack Duitch JEWISH PRESS Don Klom, president; Dob Obcrman, vice prosldont; Treaj. Ftao Shupack, Secretary: Joan Ann Krupinr,ky. Aaron Hostyk. Bonmo Norwich, Phil Spizman. Marshall Kushncr, Penny Endleman JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE DorusoGreenhorn, Prosidonl. Howard Epstein. Vice President; Scott Friodman, Troasuror; Sherry Taxman. Seoota'y Now Directors to ba installed tor 1984 aro: Potor Brodkcy. Marc Dolman, Dean Frankel. Jan Wayne. Janet VVmtroub
Aoucnc Ollicers and Exccutivo Committeo; President. Or Carl Groontjerg; First Vico Prosidonl, John Bornetcirv Second Vice Prosidonl, Slovon Simon; CoProsident Law Commilteo, Usa Lewis and Robert Yalfo; President Media Committee, Cookie Hoborman; Prcsidonl Education Committee, Rabbi Myer Kripko; At Large Member, Mimi Waldbaum, Immodiato Past Prosidont. Sydney Osten, Board Membets Thtco Yoar Terms: Sherman Brodkey, David Fnodland. Robert Freeman, Shirloy Goldstein, Bar-, ton Grocnberg, Daniel Kaplan, Jerl Kaplan. Stanley Knogcr, Michael Milder, E. Robert Nowman. Two Year Terms: Frederick Cassman, Judgo Samuel Cooper Ron Gordon (Comhusker Lodge). Jack Katz, Charles Monascs, Leo Polikov (Monsky Lodge), Avlva Shukort, Irvln Yalfo, Ernest Wintroub. Ex-Oftoo Rabbi Sidnpy Brooks. RabU Paul Drazen, Rabbi Isaac Nadoll. Howard Kaslow. BUREAU FOR THE AGINQ 1084 Board fvtomborshlp. Officoro: Jack E. Cohon, Prosldont. Don Klein. Vico Prosldont; Joromo Milder. Post Prosldont; Sort Lewis, Secretary, Stevo Redtor, Troasuror. Term Expiroj 1985: Kovoo Kir- . shenbaum, Ydanda Lornor, Dr. Milton Margolin, Sandy Nogg, Dr. Mauilco Schwartz. Term Expires 1984: Arieno Bcbor. Ann Belmont. Toby Kagan, Anno Kotzman, Jack E, Cohen. Don Klein, Leo Jano Pa/sow, Slovo Redler. Yale Richards, Judl Paul. Term Explros 1988: Jony Kohll. Norman Batt, Carol Farbor, Miko Feldman, Bert Lewis, Jeromo Mildor, Nancy Poartman, Honorary Members: Nato Nogg, Joe Rice, Mary Wino.
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The annual meeting This week's Jewish Press and issues to follow will contain more news than usual regarding the Jewish Federation of Omaha. The reason for this extra attention is that the Federation is preparing for its annual meeting to take place on Jan. 8 at 12:30p.m. in the Jewish Community Center. The annual meeting is the highlight of Federation activity in behalf of the local community and Israel. Officers of the Federation Board of Directors and members of Agency boards will be elected. Honors will be bestowed and those attending will walk away with a feeling of contentment and appreciation. Although the Jewish Federation of Omaha and its predecessor bodies have been functioning for almost 80 years, it ia not uncommon for many people to question what the Federation does. Simply, the Federation raises funds. ,
The man with two countries HAIFA — When Eli Avivi was brought to this country from Irsn at the age of one, he never for a moment thought he would some day grow up to lie President. But in this country one can never predict what wijl happen. The family lived in Tel Aviv. At the age of 13, Eli joined the Palmnch'f. naval unit. Palyam, and took part in "illegal" immigration activities. In 1948 he was with the group of Kailora who left from Haifa to blow up target* in Lebanon. After the War of Liberation he wandered the earth, from tropical Africa to frozen Greenlond. He returned to Israel in 1952 and by chance came aero** the abandoned ruins of a place on the coast, between Nahariya and the Lebanese border, called Achziv. Achziv has a long and distinguished history. It is mentioned in the earliest Egyptian record*, U referred to in the Biblical book of Judges, wag captured by Sennacherib, played a role in Roman days, and was occupied by the Crusndt-rs. who built a castle there. Much later it was inhabited by Arab* who used to throw stones at Jew* passing on the road. With the establishment of the State of Israel it was abandoned and fell into ruin. 'Eli moved in. He repaired a few of the buildings so they could be occupied. He cleaned up the seashore and gathered antiquities of all kinds, covering a period of more than 6,000 years. He l>ecame known ns the Hermit of Achziv, but young
These funds are allocated for local Jewish needs as well as national, international needs, Israel is a major recipient of the money Federation raises. The money is raised by Jewish community volunteers assisted by a paid professional staff. Volunteers serving on the Federation Board of Directors determine the ultimate disposition of funds, assisted by various lay committees which spend a good deal of time and effort in their investigations and deliberations. Local needs involving programs and (services are provided by agencies of the Federation.iThe agencies are: the Bureau for the Aging, Jewish Education,,Library, the Jewish Community Center, Jewish Press, Jewish Family Services, and Community Relations.
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people flocked to the place to spend a night or a week, away from civilisation. As a squatter Eli obtained rights to the land, and today he pays rrnt to the Government Lands Administration. The local District Council, however, refuses to cooperate, and he has been unable to obtain permits or licenses of any kind. From time to time the police prefer charges against him for operating his inn without permit, and he pays the fine exacted. His foe* multiplied: the Ministry of Tourism, th* Antiquities Department, the National Park Authority, the neighlmring kibbutzim. In 1971 he formally proclaimed his fceceuion from the State of Israel, and the enuMishmenl of the independent State of Achziv, known as Achzivland. He is the undisputed President. Before the peace treaty with Egypt he used to boast that his was the only cUt« in the Middle East which recognized Israel. He sump* vi»o* in the passports of those so desiring. He ha* since maintained that fictional status, noting that the only services he obtains from Israel are water and telephone. We visited Achzivland again last week. The authorities have whittled away at his empire, and the once ,15-dunam area has now shrunk to five dunams, surrounded by a barbed wire fence. The Inilldozer* have demolished many or the picturesque old ruin*, and a National I'ark has been established, with paved roads, modem facilities and restaurant. All this is anathema to Eli. "They invent millions in this kind of artificial modernity which the tourists can find in their own country. I don't want to be organized," he cries. "They have planted grans and gardens; they have put in pathway* and erected fence*. They have made it neat and orderly, but it is no longer Achziv. They have spoiled the wild, natural look. Their National Park is 'pretty* but it in nut exotic. With much low of the money they have ft'K'nt, I would have reconstructed the ancient Phoenician port and installation*, in their original form." In his five dunams, little more than nn acre, EU has nought to preserve his "difference." Museum planner* and interior decorator* would shudder at the method of displayin hi» museum. Phoenician and Roman gla**, dozens of undent coin*, human skull*, naval implements dug up from tlji-anriint harbor <inda treasure of old cloy jug* an enough to make an aichcologiki's. mouth water. Some maintain that the major item of curiowi i« of course bearded, friendly Eli himwir, whoxe warmth belie* his status of hermit. Eli Avivi makes. hi« living from udmiwuim fe«* to hi* mtwum. Occasionally he doe* *ome fishing. He i* also still nn innkeeper. Young people and very hardy adults who want to IK- next tu nature lodge in his hostel. When I commented that he could hardly compete with a three or four star hotel he laughed, "Tell them mine i» a linlf-«-*tor hotel," he «aid. He is not |>ermitied tu erect a signboard on the road, so |int>M-n>by, if they mv not careful, uro apt to miss the handkticrtd cardboard placard which (mint* out the entrance to the free and Mill independent State of Achziv.
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To the Editor: I want to thank the J e w i s h Prc«a for printing our (intjKhtt-r Hrnita't) wedding announcement no promptly following my rcqui-st, "•«' for sending a copy to my mother, Mrs. Ix-ona Minkin, who was tmninnlly ill and staying with w> in Chicago.
Although the paper arrived Monday, Nov. 7, lf*s than two huurtt alter she hnd died, she hod be«n told about the article and photo by relatives the previous evening — and responded with n big, beautiful *mile — one that I will never forget. Again, (lunik you.
Beverly M. AddUon Chicago, III.
To the Editor: Tht- Simon Wivsenthal Center iif urgently trying to locate Mirvivors of (lit- .lacenbvac Camp outside of Zagreb (Vul i ) . ThPM' individuals are asked to contact: / Rabbi Abraham Cooper, Associate Dean . Simon Wiescnthal Center 9 7 6 0 W. Pico Blvd. / Lou Angeles, C A 9 0 0 3 5 Tel. <213) 5 5 3 - 0 0 3 6 Rabbi Abraham Cooper
To ihe Editor: It is with great pride and tremendous satisfaction that we announce the results of our 1983 fundraiiing campaign. Our "Candle Campaign", led tirelessly by Bobby Wolfwin, elicited dozens of responses from members of all three
y g g resident* of the Blumkin Home and Council Itlulfx OH well n* out of town Omaha resident*; our donors Imvi- come (rum nil BRC group* and from oil facets of community life. We have already received double the cost of our initial expense end hope to triple our results by Dec, 31. In addition, we are seeking donation* from foundations, trusts, and individual patrons and have received many generous contributions.
It iik extremely gratifying to all of m at the Day School to we such a widespread «how of community support on lx.'hnlf of Jewiith education. We ALL must continue to (support the advancement of all forms of Jewish education'in Omaha, as it i* thl* continued cultivation of Jewish knowledge and awarenes* which will keep Omaha's Jewish community alive and vibrant into the future.
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Israeli medical support By M.J. Rosenberg Near Kant licport The American Israel Public Affaire Committee him just released iu firth mono^rnpli on U.S.-Ioraeli relation* and this one could nut lie more timely. It in railed laracli Medical Hupport for the U.S. Armed Forces and it deals with the medical prnlilc-ms poaed by ftny large-scale U.S. military involvement in the Middle Kaxt-i'eniian f!ulf area*. The nu>iioj;rrtjili (which him been in the works fur months) is especially niunificnnt in the wake of the U.S. decision not to accept Inrneli medical assistance after the bombing of the Marine headquarter* in Beirut. Stephen Glick, author of the monograph, writes that any "Inrge-wnlc Amcricon deployment to the Middle Enat could involve os many OK 300,000 troops, including six combat division*, 14 wings of tactical aircraft, three carrier battle group*, and Rupporting forccn." He nayit that a deployment on that scale would require at least 17,000 hospital bed* close to the area of conflict. However, (ilick quote* Aftsittant Secretary of Defense .lohn H. Moxley who (uiym "The harsh reality is that if the United Stale* entered combat today, whether in the Par Kant, in Southwest Ania (the Middle East], or in Europe, we could not care for our casualties." The Middle Hunt is particularly problematical for Pentagon planner* iwcnuRc the United States does not have large-scale military buses in the region. "The nearest . . . facilities, attached to our NATO forces in Europe, are a considerable distance from the Persian Gulf," writes Click. "In addition, the medical resources in Europe may not be available to the Middle East command . . . became of the urgent need in the NATO theater (theater, in military parlance, mean* the urea in which hostilities are taking place — Ed.| or hecau&e of poMible political circumstances." The lack of beds would not be the Armed Forces' only problem. "Even if the hospitals were available, the U.S. military faces a serious shortage of medical and medical support personnel. The shortages are greatest in certain critical skill areas such as surgeons. At this time all active, reserve, and national guard personnel nn d units together are only able to provide 32 percent of the surgeons needed during wartime," Glick says. He quotes Assistant Secretary Moxley: "An inadequate surgical capability is a war-stopper." Night now, the U.S. is short 30,000 nurses, and the mem!! medical personnel shortage in close to 200,000. Glick points out that "these estimates envisage American involvement in a major war in Central Europe as well as in the Middle Boat. They indicate that the shortages of medical personnel arc so great that they would seriously hamper a deployment in the Middle East while maintaining necessary levels of medical nupport elsewhere." Glick looks nt a number of possible solutions to the medical shortages. Saudi Arabia and Egypt are two possible options. However, Saudi Arabia possesses less than 7,000 huxpital beds or only .72 per 1,000 people. Egypt, with the best health care Kysiem in the Arab world, has 21,000 IKHIS — but with u imputation of 38 million this amounts to only .04 beds per 1,000 people. Israel, on the other hand, ha» the medical facilities necessary and has repeatedly expressed its willingness to help the United States in its medical planning. It has 18,000 beds in 100 hospitals. Relative to population, Israel has roughly six times the capabilities of the Arab countries (4.72 bed* per 1,000 people). Click notes: "Its medical system is, of necessity, designed for wartime expansion. This capability was demonstrated in October 1973, when up to 9,000 hospital beds were readied for military use within eight hours of mobilization." There arc other advantage* to tho Israeli option. First, Israel's hospitolftyMcmhas, on the average, 1,000 vacant tods which could be made available immediately. Second, Israel might agree to provide a fraction (i.e. 26 percent) of its mobilization capability, for an additional 1,500 beds. Third, Israel could make available currently vacant hospital buildings Which could bt< outfitted with beds exclusively for American use. Fourth, the United States could preposition in Israel a "folding" deploynble hospital with 1,000 beds, like that currently stored nt Diego Garcia. Click coa/ eludes: "The combination of such near-term, cost-effective solutions . . . would provide 4,000 extra beds in the region, going a long way to correct the shortfall in current facilities." Moreover, Irtracli facilities are modern and Israeli medical personnel are well-trained and English speaking.' In short, the Israeli option is one that could nave American liven and grant the U.S. military flexibility it does not now have. The AII'AC monograph provides additional evidence that U.S.Israeli medical plunning is an idea whose time has come.
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By Margie Somberg Federation Volunteer Until eight years ago, Hernie Altsuler felt that he and hiH family had no need to join the Jewish Community Center. This belief \[ chanted when he joined ,x^ the Knrly Riser group > "•% nnd l>cgnn playing racket hall and swimming every day. Me found that he enjoyed the people, the environment, and WAS benefiting from the exercise. Bernie in u perfect example of what memberBhip in the .ICC can offer. He started in the athletic , department, and enjoyed " it so much, that he even. Bernie Aitaulcr lually accepted a position on the Board of Directors. He is now completing his fourth year nnd plnns to go on for another term. He holds two important positions on the JCC Board. The Board was nuked to initiate an Adult Services Committee over two years ago. Bernie was appointed as the chairman. The committee planned dinner theatre trips, wild life excursions, and seminars. These activities were all well attended and demonstrated that there was n need for this type of program in the community. Gradually, the program was expanded to include singles and college age students. Staff people were added as the list of activities grew. The program now includes duplicate bridge, Israeli dance, chess club, a beauty program and a pool party. There are also classes in ballroom dancing and photography. Bernie says, "It was sometimes frustrating, but none-the-less it is rewarding to take something from scratch and build a program." Bernie is also involved in the Membership Committee where his major focus on the recruiting of new members, dues, and the program!). He is pleased and proud of the fnct that he, personally, recruited six new members this year. Feelings run deep when Bernie talks about the JCC. lie learned from his own experience that it is much more than just an uthlctic facility. He says, "The Center has no much to offer — those who don't use it ore the losers. It offers plays, lectures, displays, and functions on^'campus second to none in the community." He'goes on to Ray, "We must do away with »ome of the negative feelings nlwut the Center, and I feel that it is a responsibility of the Board to try nnd dispel any misinformation about the programs nnd functions." When Bernie is not rccruiting,new members or planning programs for the -ICC!, he can t>c found nt his company, Wcstsidc Supply, where he serves an Executive Vice-President. On one wtill of hi« office is a plnque from the Americnn lied Cross staling that he has contributed eight gallons of blood. Next to this in a large needlepoint picture erenled by hi* wife, Shirley, ll in a replica of h'm Piper Commnnche single engine plnne which he lin« been flying for over sixteen years. Uernie Altsuler is a busy man who gives of his time nnd expertise to help improve the quality of life of others in the Jewish Community.
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The wrong signals By Nechemla Meyers Israeli leaders don't seem to have learned the basic truth that people are not likely to be influenced by those who tell them to "do as I say and not as I do." Otherwise, they would not have attended, en masse, the rercnt "wedding of the year," where Agudat Israel leader Avruhum Shupira took over the Hilton Hotel in Tel Aviv for the ceremony ot which his daughter Rachel and Vehushua Kliezer Broker of New York were wed. In order to feed the 3,000 guests, the host had on hand four tons of meat, three tons of salad, two torn* of fruit nnd vegetables, 20,000 bottles of wine and a nine-story (1xhmeter) wedding cake. Moreover, Shapiro arranged with the hotel that it should purchase new Bets of dishes and hnve Bpccial kashrut supervision to ensure that even the most Orthodox could partake of the food. Residents of the area who were not invited nevertheless were aware of the proccdingH because the streets surrounding the Hilton were cut off for some hours by ISO policemen, who were present to deal with the stream of cars and to protect the enormous number of VlP's present. Indeed, everyone who is anyone was there. The Government was represented by Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir, Deputy Prime Minister David Levy, Finance Minister Yigal Cohen-Orgad and most of the rest of the Cabinet (gome members were overseas and couldn't attend). Labor Party leader Shimon Peres wa& also overseas (at a meeting of the Socialist International), but rival claimants for leadership Yitzhak Rabin and Yitzhak Navon, as well as top labor leader Yeruham Meshel, were among the celebrants. There were a few public figures and journalists who quietly turned down invitations because they felt that such an ostentatious -wedding was out of keeping with the present belt-tightening. But whatever the top politicans thought to themselvcH, almost all of them camo because Falstaffinn Avrahnm Shapira — a mountain of a man who would be hnrd put to tighten his belt even if he wanted to — has enormous political influence. His four-member Agudat Israel Party holds the balance of power in the present Knesset and probably will in the next one. So even though Agudat Israel leaders don't regard themselves n» Zionists and most of their children don't do military service, nobody will cross them. While other Bchools ore being deprived of vital budgets their educational institutions get more money, and in a week of constant Rcrmons about tho importance of austerity menHures, the name public figures who gave those sermons turned up at thin Agudat Israel wedding, the most ostentatious Israel him seen in many a year. Thete were other "wrong signals" sent out by official and officials bodies of late. These included tho mnss distribution of a lavish, 16-page El Al catalogue about tours for iBrneli vacationers who wanted "the most wonderful winter of their lives." While the catalogue obviously wouldn't have much relevance for those who hbve just lost their jobs or seen their business volume decline by 50 percent, El Al must assume that some Israelis will still be getting nwny for a.reunion with the slot machines of Las Vegas or the ski slopes of St. Moritz. • Ma-nriv humorist Meir Uziel has therefore come forward with advice for those who plan to go to St. Moritz but nevertheless want to avoid annoying their neighbors who might be suffering from the recession. He has suggested that they explain their absence by saying cither that they had been sick or had been called up for reserve duty. And in order to make the story plmmible, Uziel offered his own special anti-tanning cream, which restores a white pallor to thotic who hnve returned sun-burned from the ski slopes'. The humorist nlso suggested to his readers how to sneak their Huitcascs in and out'of their apartment houses (tied up in sheets that look like they contain laundry-bound dirty clothes).
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SERVICES: Friday: 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks and Cantor Harold I. Firestone will officiate. Rabbi Brooks will deliver 8 Shahbat message. The Oneg Shabbat following service* will tie. given by Terri and Dick Zacharia in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Jamie Paige Zacharia. Saturday: Morning Service* 11 a.m. CLASSES Religious School: Saturday, Dec. 17, 9 a.rn., Sunday. Dec. 18, 10 a.m. Hebrew School: Receu. BAT MITZVAH Jamie Paige Zacharia, daughter of T e r r i a n d BAR MITZVAH Dick Zacharia, will celeGlenn Brezack, son of brate her Bat Mitzvah durMr. and Mra. Joel Bre- ing Shabbat Services Friday rack, will become a Bar and Saturday, Dec. 16 and Mitrvoh on Friday evening, 17. Dec. 16 and Saturday morning, Dec. 17.
SERVICES: Friday: 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Paul Drawn, Cantor Emil BerkoviU and the Beth El Choir will conduct the service*. Saturday: Service* at 9:30 a.m. > Youth Congregation t e n ices at 11 a.m. Mincha, Se'udah Shlishit, Maariv 3:50 Sunday: Services at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. LUNCH A N D LEARN WITH THE RABBI Lunch and Learn with the rabbi will be held on Dec. 22, noon - 1:30 at the Conant Hotel.
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SERVICES: Friday: 8 p.m. Oneg Shabbat All Beth Israel December Saturday: birthday student* of the Services 9 a.m. United Talmud Torah will Monday and Tuesday: be recognized on Saturday, 7:15 a.m. Dec. 17. Special presentation* will be made to them by the synagogue. The students to be honored are: Aaron Shefren and MatHARRY RATNER thew Bessingcr. Graveside services were A special Shabbos Lunch- held on Dec. 12 at Pleasant eon will be served to the Jr. Hills Cemetery for Harry Congregant* in honor of the Katner, 73. December birthday celeMr. Ratner was president EARLY SHABBAT SERVICES: brant*. of Bey-Ratner Motor Inc., a SERVICES Services are conducted in There will be early Shall- the Capehart Chapel every Class with the rnbbi 4 p.m. dealership he established in 1059 after working in the bat evening service* on Fri- Friday at 8 p.m. An Om-g Mincha 4:45 p.m. automobile business since day, Dec. 23. Shabbat follows the w v i c e . Khatoiih S'udot follow* 19X1. Mr. Ratner emigrated the Mincha service. The from Russia in the early Shaluth S'udot will IK- upon- 1920s ond served in World sored by Norman a n d War II as a pilot in the MedSERVICES: Friday: 7 p.m. I Frances Plot kin, in observ-. iterranean, for the Army Air SERVICES: Daily and Saturday: ance of ihe Vah'neit for It-, Corps. Saturday: 8:45 a.m. The resident* and staff of Sunday: 8 a.m. adore Plotkin. Survivors: brothers, Kllie the Rose Blumkin Home inMa'ariv and Havdnlah trAti M., I.L. and Phillip, all of vite the families, volunteers p.m. Omaha; sister, Mrs. Sidney and friends of the resident* Ochs, Indianapolis, Ind.; 10 to attend service* in the Sunday: nieces and nephews. Herbert Goldxten S y n - SERVICES: Morning service 9 a.m.* FRANK FAI.K agogue. Kiddush following Saturday: 9 a.m. Services were held in Los services on Shabhnt. Breakfast and "Exploring Sunday: 9 a.m. Jewith Idea*" with the rabbi Angeles on Dec. 13 for former Omahan Frank Fnlk. follows the service. Please join us as Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 4:45 Survivors: wife, Ida; p.m. brother*. Morris of Los Anour son geles and Louis of Portland, Glenn Matthew UNITED TALMUD Ore. TORAH NEWS becomes a Bar Prepare for March The next meeting of the Mitzvah Friday, exam — for United Talmud Torah of tnfoi motion con Dec 16, and Sat., Omaha Board of Directors 391-2333 will lie a dinner meeting on Dec. 17, Beth El Dec. 20. 6:30 p.m. at Beth Former Omaha Susan Synagogue Israel Synagogue. (OUCATIOMAl C(WT(* Michelle Cain, now of TucTtil P'rfwttic* teftiimtt Joel and Sne . son, Ariz., became the bride Sukl l»l» Winter school rcc«w — of Edward Townscnd Fenn Brczacb 8424 W. Comer Rd. United Talmud Torah of Tucson in a Suriday cer— • Suite 200 " claivM-o will hmt their Winemony. ter Break beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 21 thru The couple's parents are Jan. 2. Mr. and Mrs. Normon Cain YOUTH CONVENTION of Omaha and Mr. and Mr*. T h e annual regional W. Rodney Smith of RivYouth Convention of NCSY i-midf, Conn.
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Parasbat VaYehl iou* book* describe realistically t h e situations in By Rabbi which human beings find M y e r S . Kripke T h t Haftarah for this themselves. It is a book in Sidrah confront* us with which human beings strugsomt serious ethical prob- gle with the idea of God — lems. We are astonished to a* Jacob wrestled with the bear what advice — and in- angel and became Israel. It structions! — King David i* this very realism, this five* to hi* son Solomon as honest picture of human the ton is about to follow life, and this willingness to the father on the t h r o o e . . . chow the weaknesses of herStudent* regularly question oes and the Achilles' heels of justification for this venge- men of faith — it is these ful advice. And, further, that make the Bible great, they also question the pre- both great literature and vious chapter (I King* 1), great spiritual teaching. The human being is complex, the which describe* David'* last Bible reminds us. Hi* mouse of a concubine and the tivation* may be full of confeverish palace intrigue and tradictions. He may be a in-fighting when it becomes compound of strengths and clear that David will not live weaknesses. He may be, very long. frankly, human. I have found —finally!— a way to clarify the incluBut I now say something sion of passages of these more. For I have found a kinds in the Bible. way to clarify the inclusion Some of my student* hove of these passages in the Bihad very naive Bible train- ble. Here is the point, I tell ing in grade school and high my student*: The writer* of school years, often in Cath- the book* of the Bible, olic parochial schools. In whether the author of these such schools the approach embarrassing passages in to the Bible is reverent, ex- Kings, or Jeremiah, or Obacessively reverent. The Bi- diah, or the Psalmist* — ble is a Holy Book, the Holy none o f them knew that Scriptures, God's Word -~ he w a s writing for the ond other similar expres- B i b l e ! Jeremiah did not sion*. So it i* to me too. But know that we would be readthese student* have often ing his book 2600 year* later had nothing more than sto- and that we would call it ries from the Christian "Bible," "Holy Scripture." Scriptures. There is a many- He could charge God with duplicity and seduction and years-old pious naivete. not know that we would be Therefore, when paMage* reading this, nnd our chillike Dnvid'n urging Solomon dren too, and be »hockrd to have certain people exe- 2600 yenrs later. He was cuted, or courtiers finding writing a* his heart dethe young Abinhag to worm manded. And the author of the aging David's bed. or Kingu wrote n* hi* reportoAdonijah's trying to have rial duty demanded. himself declared King while But even if these authors Solomon hadn't yet realized the race had begun — are knew that we would be readread by young adults, they ing them, oil this time later, are unprepared for the re- they would not have alism in which the Bible changed a word abound* and excel*. Some people are simply not willPlease Join u* a* our ing to accept that this is daughter JassJa be"Bible." Some students come* a Bat Mitzvah wonder why such passages Friday. December 16, were not excised before the at 8:15 p.m. and SatBible ever got put together. urday, December 17, Regularly I point out that • at 11:00 a.m.. Temple the Bible i* not a book preIsrael. Oneg Shabbot pared for children's Sunday Friday evening and School lessons, but a book luncheon following for adults, a book treating services Saturday. the most serious problems TarrlftDick and serious situations in Zacbaria life. It is a book whose var-
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PIONEER WOMEN Tomorrow night, at R p.m., the fun will begin at the home of Lil and Charlie dim, 1017 North 64 Street, featuring bagels, lot and boxen; sponsored by Oniaha'» Pioneer Women/ Na'amat. The local chapter urges members and friends to take advantage of this fun-filled evening and their officers are looking forward to seeing you there. JWV POST 200 Epstein-Morgan Post No. 260 Jewish War Veteran* of the USA will have it* monthly meeting Dec. 22, 7-.S0 p.m. at the American Union Post No, 1 Club. Tiianka to the members of Post 260 JWV, many business mid organizations who contributed tothc mieceM of the annual I.alka pa'rty. The Jewish Wnr Veterans appreciates the cooperation of Steve lio<l and Scth Levy in the final arrangements for the party held at the Jewish Community Center. Thank* to all you good people for your support. nUEADBKEAKERS B'nai B'rith Brcadbreakcrs will meet Wednesday at noon in Howard Johnson's restaurant, South 72nd and 1-80. Louis Keswler, insurance analyst, will Apeak and the event U open to the public. NEW YORK (JTA) i(erl>ert Kroninh hns been elected chairman of the Greater New York Conference on Soviet Jewry. He succeed* Dr. Seymour Loch-
By Estelle Rosenberg Sarah Bur/istein recently returned from Minneapolis, Minn, visiting her sister, Fannie Burnstein and her family. Happy Birthday Dorothy Kushner! "There ore three crowns: the crown of priesthood, the crown of learning and the crown of royalty... but the crown of a good name excels them all." In honor of her birthday 186 membm of her family have contributed to the Dorothy KuBhner Transportation Fund to the Tifeteth Israel Synagogue.
Celebrates 100th birthday Jennie Prlsch Adler Is surrounded by members of her family during a recent gathering at the Marriott Hotel in honor of her 100th birthday. On her right is son, Alex, of San Diego and some of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Not in photo i* daughter, Marie, with whom she resides in Bellevue. A tribute to Mm. Adlcr appeared In the Nov. 4 Issue of the Congressional Record and la reprinted as follows: Hon. Charles E. Schumer of New York Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, on Nov. 5,1083, Jennie Frlsch Adler celebrates her 100th birthday. Jennie Adlcr's century of life has been one that exemplifies the American experience, and I would like to congratulate her on the occasion of this joyous landmark. A native of Vitke, Hungary, Jennie Frlsch first came to the United States at the age of 27, and settled with her brother In Omaha, Nebr. Three years later, in 1013, she married Anton Adler, who was aim born in Hungary, and became a citizen of the United States. Jennie and Anton were an industrious couple — ahe ran a grocery store, and he ran a tavern. They raised four children in their home behind the grocery store. Her retirement in 1053 at the age of 70 did not slow Jennie down; she moved to California and spent much of her time knitting afghans, which she donated to charities for their fund raising. She has returned to live with her daughter in Omaha, where her 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren will be Joining her to celebrate her birthday with a Thanksgiving Day reunion planned by her children. This is the first time the entire Adler family — all of Jennie's surviving children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will be together. This centennial birthday and the reunion of the entire family are truly reasons for the Adler family to give thanks.
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Paul Goldstein family donates kiddush tables In honor of the SOth wedding anniversary of Edith and Paul Goldntcin nnd Paul's SOth birthday, (heir children have designed and donated two walnut ritual kiddtiflh table*) to tho Goldstein chapel at Beth Ixracl Synagogue, continuing the trndition of support for Beth IitrMcl begun by their grandfather, Inadorc GoldKlein.
A plaque on the wall reads: "Kiddu»h Tuhle* in Honor of the BOth Anniversary of Edith and Paul Goldstein and the 80th Birthday of Paul Goldstein, given by their sons. Gary, Howard and Bruce." The children olao held a close family cocktail tiuppcr for their parent* on Dec. 4 at the Highland Club. The extended family includes
the (IroHHmun clan and Kranne cousin* from Omaha. Out-of-town family who attended the event included members of tho but* family from Dcs Moine* and Harry Grossman from -Si. Louis, a cousin-who left Omaha 5.'l yearn ago. • . . Of the 77 professional Maff members nerving tho B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, nix have Pi).Da in educntion or social work. Ninety-nix percent of th,&' others have master's dofjrees. NURSING CARE and ECONOMICAL Home Maker Services - ProlMjleoal BoaicS t u n -
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motion contact the registrar at 466-2371, ext.322 or the Will office (Wesleyan Institute for Life Long-Learning) 466-9455. The monthly meeting of Hfidussah will be held Dec. 20, 12:30 p.m. in the Tifereth Israel social hall. The program for the afternoon will feature, Oliver Pollak, the topic: "Pioneers, Peddlers and Philanthropist — Early Jews in Nebraska." Reba Kuklin, president will preside over the business meeting. Refreshments will be served before the meeting.
Wouldn't you really like to read the Hible in the original Hebrew? Suri Jncknis will be teaching Biblical Hebrew Religion 1083 during the npring semester at Nehrattka Wenlcyun Univer-
The South Street Temple recently sent BJTYG four youth groupers to Denver for the Regional Conclave. The theme this year was "Jew Against Jew" a very Kity. controversnl topic. The The CIUSKCH will be held members seemed to enjoy Monday evenings, from the trip and have come back 7:00-9:30 p.m. beginning' with some very interesting Jan. 9. No prerequisites arc material.. necessary. For more infof The BJTYG has purchased an autographed Nebraska. University football Goldstein/Helm which it will be raffling. Tho are $1 each and can vows exchanged tickets be purchased from any Mr. and Mrs. Leonard youth grouper. Also, at (ioldittcin and Mr. and Mr». usual the Youth Group Franklin D. Helm announce hosted the Hanukkah Dinthe marriage of their chil- ner at the Temple thm year. dren, Kathy Ann fioldstein and Robert Berkley Helm on Dec. 11 in Omaha. The South Temple ConThe couple will leave for gregation welcomes the folSri Lanka on Jan. 2. Mr. lowing new members: Mr. Helm will be doing research David Sands, Dra. Robert for a year on a Fulbright and Stacy Bleicher and Elizabeth Wright. Scholarship.
Correction Allen Klopper is a member of tho committee planning the NCSY Conclave. His name wag incorrectly given in the Dec. 2 insuc of the Jewish Press. To organize and coordinate its fight against antiSemitism around the world, B'nai B'rith entablishcd Anti-Defamation League in 1913.
RERSONAHS Tho Phillip Ottrovlch family wishos to thank all tholr friends (or cards and contributions sent in Ms namo during thefr roconi bereavement. Thank you for an the special gifts arid messages during my stay in Iho hospital. Mario DIooQOft Sndlo Kohn would liko to thank her friends (or cards, contributions, flowers, gifts, prayers and wot) wishes during my recent stay in tho hospital.
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C a m p C h a v e r i m 1 0 8 3 goes Israeli The 1983 day camp season was highlighted by a two day visit by the Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan, a group of eight Israeli scouU who performed in the evening and worked with the campers all day long. In addition, our "achalicha" (summer exchange counselor) Osi Milstein, worked in camp the entire season . . . bringing her electricity and "Israeli ruacf)" to all of our camping programs.
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N.A.C. brings JCC Theater to N e w Heights A very generous grant from the Nebraska Arts Council made it possible for our full-time Artist-in-Residence, Martin Skomal, to join our staff. Marty'* excellent theater background has brought a variety of theater clasaes and programs to the JCC, as well as reviving a viable quality community theater program in our 385 seat theater. Dan Simon's "The Convertible Girl* ended 1983 with a JCC theatrical success. MARTY SKOMAL NAC Anist-in-Reudence
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Paasover and Parent Coffee* for Preachool! One of the outstandingjprogram highlights for the preschool was their Passover seder. The children spent several weeks learning about and preparing for this major event utilizing stories, puppets, art*, crafts, song and dance to learn the significance of Passover, culminating with a school-wide seder, complete with all the right ceremonial foods. New this year were "parent coffees", held with a variety of resource speakers on various topic* about children. Refreshments were served to the parents which had been made by the children. (That's a switch!)
Synagogues and JCC Celebrate Lag Ba'Omer together One of the Highlights of the Health and Physical Education department for 1983 was the Lag Ba'Omer games conducted in cooperation with the Yom Ha'etzmaut celebration. (Lag Ba'Omer is a day known as the "Scholars' Festival"). The Health Physical •Education Committee working closely with the synagogues and many volunteers hosted almost 100 children, in a series of holiday games oriented to test their athletic skills as well as teach about different aspects of Israeli culture and history. It was an exciting, successful program which we hope grows every year.
Fine Aria Series Begins During 1983, the Cultural and Performing Arts Committee has integrated all of its programs under one umbrella known aa our annual "Fine Art* Series" program. Plays, musical concerts, and films were all offered in a year long series of programs of interest to both the Jewish and general communities. The JCC stage is fast becoming the cultural pride of all southwest Omaha!
Your JCC's 1983 Budget was $1,040,000!! WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM
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1 0 8 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ing volunteers have served you during 1933 as the Directors: Gitnick.; „ President latt Vice President utnik Vice President ian Vice President Vice President •tgarten Vice President Sheldon ; Vice President Lisa Lewi* Harvey Lipsman Jody Malaabock ' Sue Meyer* ; Donald Nogg Elinors Penner Karen Pollak MargoRicke* Silvia Roffman Suzy Sheldon Stephen Skjd Robert Zuber
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Yom Hasboah • Holocaust Memorial Day A Day for Everybody! The 1983 • 5743 observance of Yom Hashoah, sponsored by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council, proved to be a truly community-wide event. An original Blide and music presentation prepared by Marty Shukert, as well as a traditional memorial program, allowed hundreds of community members to have an opportunity to reflect upon this tragic time period in our history and ita meaning for living today's life.
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Dance Program grows in "Leaps" and "Bounds"! Almost 200 students are enrolled in dance classes covering creative dance, theater dance, modern dance, jazz and ballet, un-. der the direction of recently appointed dance director Liz Doherty. The Nebraska Arts Council's involvement and support of dance at the JCC by partial funding of an nrtist-in-residence, Mary Martin, must also be recognized as part of our success* with these programs.
ILENE KLEIN President-Elect
3 Members: pe that you will take a few minutes to review some of Ights of 1983 . . . which was a very good year for us at Ji Community Center! Your Board of Directors and staff | hard at work in planning for the coming year, and we pard to having the opportunity of continuing to serve' &1984. feel free to call upon us if you have any questions, comf: suggestions about your Jewish Community Center.
STEVE ROD Executive Director
Swim Classes and S w i m Leagues both are # 1 ! This summer the JCC Swim Team placed first in their Omaha League. Four years ago they placed tenth, and with over ninety swimmers and divers enrolled this year, we have finally taken first place!! Children and adults alike tell us that our swim instruction for all ages is also "a first place activity". Learning to swim is part of the Jewish spirit of shmirat hflgoof" and "pekuach refesh", taking care of one's body and being able to save a life. Everybody should know how to swim and swim well, and the JCC Aquatics department is the place to learn and improve!
A Brand N e w Children's Game Room! A generous grant from the Kenneth Tretiak Endowment Fund has made possible total renovation and refurbishing of the Children's Game Room! Open each day after school and on weekends, ,the Children's Game Room offers a supervised setting for children in grades-K through 6 to recreate and ineet their friends. Thanks to the renovations made possible by the Tretiak fund, even more exciting programs and activities will now be taking place each day. See you in the Children's Game Room, the best place to be when you're looking to meet old and new friends.
Program for Adults Abound! Programs for adults abound! After working for many months to establish a viable adult services program, we are finally seeing success. The "Summer Fling Program" held in August was the first of what will be many social programs for adults sponsored by the Adult Services Committee. Look mom - it's not a physical education program, not a cultural arts program, but a social evening of high caliber for couples and singles. Similarly, the "Heat. Wave" program for singles held at Gallagher's is a sample of the kind of "new" programming being conducted by the Jewish Singles Group.
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What shall we bequeath tofuture generations? Reflection* o a t h e Publication o f "EtMcal Wills: A Modern Jewiah Treaaury" B y Dr. David Geffen T h e r e U a lovely Jewiah custom, one that is unfortunately not •uffictently known in our time — of writing what ia called an ethical will. Parents would write a letter to their children in which they would try to sura up all that they had learned in life." Thus Rabbi Jack Riemer begins hi* preface to this collection of ethical wills which he edited in conjunction with Professor Nathaniel Stempfer. He note* that in an ethical will, "one confronts oneself. One mutt look inward to see what are the essential truth* learned in a lifetime, face up to one's failures, and conaider what are the things that really count." This 210 page volume published recently by the Schocken Press is a succc»»or to the earlier collection edited by the British scholar Israel Abrahams and published in 1926 under the title of "Hebrew'Ethical Wills." The new volume is divided into four headings: traditional testaments; wills from the Holocaust; from Israel; and by contemporary American Jews. Interestingly enough many of the will* (the first is dated 1787), were written in Yiddish, German and English rather than in Hebrew. The more traditional wills contain not only ritual instructions but also interesting reflections by religious figure*. The great rabbinic leader, the Hatam Sofcr (Rabbi Moses Sofer) who lived in Hungary from 17621839, made this comment about the rabbinate, a paraphrase on Ethics of the Fathers 4:7 — "Do not make of God's Torah a spade with which to dig, heaven forbid, much less go atxrnt preach • ing- for pay. or begging to be hired." These comment* appeared prior to the rabbinate actually becoming a profession, facilitating the Hatam Sofer'* sharp comments. In a rather different spirit, even the most traditional of rabbis realized the necessity of having a broader education. Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua Zelig HaKohen of Latvia wrote in the middle of the nineteenth century, "Learn a little penmanship, arithmetic, language and the outside sciences," but hastened to add — "do not waste too much valuable time on these trifles." Before his son Solomon left for the USA in 1&14 Benjamin Roth of Germany wrote him a letter of advice. Since his son was to be in a land of few Jews, hli father urged him to stay away from the missionaries, especially since he knew that he was not well-versed in "knowledge of the Holy Scriptures," In addition he made this comment about the people his son would meet: "Do not trust a stranger; and certainly do not confide in him, particularly if he flatten you. In general, be reserved and discreet toward all. For many a wolf wear* lamb's garments, and a true, honest friend can be recognized only after years of close acquaintance, and after he has passed many tests. But then value htm as a jewel — a rare jewel at that." The Holocaust wills presented by the editors are extraordinarily compelling. They form a part of modern Jewish literature which evokes terrible grief but also presents a challenge to our complacency. Hirsch Moshe Zaddok, the last Jew of Kovno (my ancestral home), left us this testament on the inside cover of a book: "Brother*! Avenge us! We were once more than fifty thousand soub in Kovno and now there remain but a few. We too await the end. Our revenge will come when you destroy the very last of the beasts." This is reminiscent of the unforgettable last message of Mordecai Anilewit i (24), commander of the 1942 Warsaw ghetto revolt: "The dream of my life has been fulfilled. I have lived to see Jewish defense in all its greatness and glory." The Israeli wills are written both by the famous and the lesser known. They express the depth of feeling of those who have relumed to rebuild their ancestral homeland. Side
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Extracts from t h e ethical will o f Jeruisalemltc Dvora Waysman. First published by t h e WZP8 in 1 9 7 8 and reprinted in "Ethical Wilts: a Modern J e w i s h Treasury" edited by Rabbi J . Riemer and Professor N . 3terap~ fer; published b y Schocken Press. by tide with distinguished rabbis like Ilav Kook and Hev Uriel, are Zionist leader* and activists like Theodor Hera), Baron Edmond de Rothschild, and Meir pizengoff, Jews from Ereti Yisrae! who gave their lives rescuing fellow Jews in Europe ore represented by Harms Sctu-sh and Enio Sercni. Victim* of the struggles to defend Israel are also represented in this collection. These documents by both traditional and secular writers convey the strength of the spirit on which Israel is built. The final collection in the book are those ethical wills
By Reva Oruch Despite the bod weather 80 Seniors attended the Beth El Drop In on December 1. Lucy and Kiwi prepared a delicious lunch and the afternoon was spent playing bingo and cards. December 0 was the date of our Hanukkah party. We had a terrific attendance of 130 Senior*. Toby and Mollie expressed their gratitude «o the volunteers with beautiful gifts from the Gilah Shop. Every gift was made in Israel and woijunt lovely. The Senior Singers presented some Hanukkah songs. The group that sang were Sylvan Block, Hilde Gottlieb, Nellie Kadis, Curl legman, Fannie Legman, Margie Nearenberg. Reva
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written by American Jews. They include tetiamenla by Shalom Ateichem, who urged that he be buried among the common Jewish folk, and the comedian. Sam Lcvenson, who closed Tii» ethical will to his grandchildren and to children everywhere with these words: "I leave you the years 1 should have liked to have lived so that I might possibly see whether your generation will bring more love and peace to the world than our* did. t not only hope that you will, 1 pray that you will." Rather surprising in the American section was the fact that v«ty few of the writers refemd to Urwl or encouraged their children or grandchildren to consider Israel either as a possibility for living or as a cause deserving assistance. They are permeated with love and loyalty to America, but EreU Yisrael scarcely enters the picture. William Abramowiu in the exception when he writes — "Don't forget Israel. You can be a builder of the homeland for the remnant of our people. There is no conflict between your obligation a» a citizen of our country and your concern far Israel. On the contrary, a good Jew is a better American." This collection contains one of the most widely read contemporary ethical wills ever published. It was penned by Dvora Waynman, the well-known Jerusalem writer, and opItcnrtd in 197ft ns a feature tent out by the World Zionist Press Service. For the last five years Dvora Waysman't ethical will hns been reprinted far and wide, in publications of every kind. The WZPS receive* constant requests for copies of the text end permission to republinh it. A tribute to life in the land of Israel, the author tell* the future generation: "I nm leaving you the fragrance of a Jerusalem morning... unforgettable perfume of thyme, sage and rosemary that wa(i* down from the Judean Hills. The heartbreaking sunsets thot give way to Jerusalem at night . . . splashes of gold on black velvet darkness. I am leaving you an extended family — the whole houite of Israel. They are your people. They will celebrnte with you in joy, grieve with in sorrow... I am leaving you pride. Hold your head high. Thw.is your country, your birthright..." Like many of the writers in this fascinating txxik, Dvora Waysman expresses in her own testament what others would also wish to convey to future generations. A Yiddish proverb note* that ''If we canmrt do what we will, we mu»t will what we can." This book illustrates how much we ns Jews can indeed will. '
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The engagement of Betsy Baker and Richard Hewett Heyman haa been announced by the bride-elect's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baker. The future groom is the eon of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Heyman of Plattsburgh, NY. The couple, both graduates of lufts University in Medford, Mass., plans u Sept. 2 wedding. Miss Baker is associated with Powqrs & McAndrcw, a law firm in Providence,
R.I. Mr. Heyman it a graduate Btudent at Brown University in Providence, pursuing an advanced degree in geology. Mies Baker, whose father is president of Baker's Supermarkets, is the granddaughter of Mr, and Mrs. Abe Baker and Mr. and Mrs. David Krantz. The senior Heyman is a consulting engineer in private practice. Mrs. Heyman is an art professor at Clinton College in Plattaburgh.
Some might say that winning is the "American Way." And nobody con reflect more positively in the American Way than someone who has not always had the freedom America offers. Greg Kosinovnky, n senior at Hurke, recently entered
and won an essay contest sponsored by the Exchange Club of Omaha. The theme he wrote about: One Nation Under God. Greg and his family emigrated from Russia in 1979. They left the city of Minsk in the lost great wave of Jewish exodus from Russia. In winning the essay contest.Greg received an award of a $150 savings bond. Better yet, Greg, along with Burke principal Dr. Edward Klima, were scheduled to fly to New York city to be on ADC's Good Morning, America. "I'm excited, of course," Greg said about being on national television. Greg said he watches the show almost every morning, "but I don't know exactly what kinds of questions I expect they will ask me." The show aired at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Greg was prompted into entering the essay contest by an assignment he did for his English class. He was given o choice of three topics to write on, and chose "One Nation Under God" -because "I felt I could relate" best to it," Greg said, "but I would not have known about it if writing an essay was not required for class." Although not all of us get the opportunity to be on national television, we all have the chance to enjoy our freedom, the freedom of America, one nation under God.
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Book review Dhraeli by Sarah Brad- jamin and hit wife Mary ford. New York: Stein Anne. That is not the entire and Day, 1983,.432 story. pages, $10.95. Reviewed Mary Anne's first husby Oliver B. Pollak, Vfce band was 12 years her senPresident, Nebraska Jewish Historical Soci- ior. Disraeli, was 12 years her junior. Bradford's reveety. Benjamin Disraeli's career as a politician spanned 44 years during which time thin unlikely individual twice served as Prime Minister of England. Hi» literary career included several romantic novels. Although his father had Benjamin baptized at the n/.j of 12 Disraeli maintained a mystical identification with Judaism that colored hia politic*, writing and personal life. Disraeli han not locked biographers, the most astute being Ix>rd Blake. The current volume under review, written by a woman, adds a dimension previously ignored or unduly romanticized. The PBS program, "Disraeli" glorified the mutual devotion between Ben-
contemporaries. He was apparently little impressed with Charles Dickens. A cheap edition of Disraeli's novel sold 300,000 copies in 1854. He appeared, however, to spend money faster than he earned it and was frelations, based on some pre- quently dunned. Despite litviously undiscovered corre- erary and political success spondence, suggest that his economic security wan Mary Anne was intensely not achieved until age 69 jealous and eccentric to the when a female admirer left point of ridicule. She shared him a sizeable legacy. her husband's mystical ideDisraeli had undeniable alism of the Jews. She wrote talent. But, he won an exthat «he loved the "glorious tremely odd fit in the party race, I love the Jews." One he aspired to lead, the Conof her wills provided that if servatives. Despite his conBenjamin predeceased her, vention to Anglicanism, neithen her estate would go to ther he nor the public forgot Evelina dc Rothschild. his Jewixh origins. Disraeli Disraeli was quite clone to wan determined to turn his the Rothschilds. This BPO- heritage to good advantage. cial arrangement took its English law barred Jews moat dramatic turn in 187.r> from graduating from uniwhen Lionel de Rothschild versities and from serving in at Disraeli's behest pur- ' Parliament. Measures for chased the bankrupt Khe- Jewish emancipation were dives interest in the Suez defeated in 1S49,1850,1851, Canal for four, million 1853, 1856, and 1857. Sucpounds.
Jamie Zacharia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Zacharia, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvoh at Temple Iscess was finally achieved in rael on Dec. 10 and 17. Jamie is a seventh grader 1858 and Lionel dc Rothschild took his scat as a Lib- at Bcvoridge Junior High School and enjoys swimeral. —Disraeli's contribution"to" ming, tennis, skiing and the debate was more color- "just being with friends." ful than significant?. He She >B o mombcr of the pointed out that an English- JCC's Club 78. Jamie is the granddaughman cannot be a Christian unless he acknowledges that ter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Jesus Christ was a Jew, and Milder and Mr. and Mrs. that the Old Testament pro- Sam Zacharia and the greatceeded the New Testament. granddaughter of Mrs. WilHo thought in racial rather liam Milder. She has a than religious terms. While brother. Brent, 9. he had little sympathy for Orthodox Judaism he deJ.F. BLOOM & COMPANY spised anti-Semitism. His 4431 N. 20th 2701 N. 90th preferred brand of religion 451-6000 393-6222 was Tory aristocratic devoOmaha, Nebraska tion to being an EnglishOver 100 years' OKpcmmco man, and Jews were the oldwith Jowuh momofials and Hebrew lottonng est and nohleftt aristocrats on earth. Thin book is about a timeBuilders ol lens fascinating figure. It is Fine Memorials not the last word on the subject. It is interestingly pro«entcd and can be checked out from the Jowish Federation Library.
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By Bert Lewi* Got a minute? You know how I like mdiscuss things that bug me — well I've got something else on my mind! Inanimate objects that speak or otherwise communicate with humans. For example, the car that reminds you in a Barbie doll voice "please turn off your lights". She yammer* her message over and over until you comply. And another thing — other people's pockets or purses that beep audibly before telling everyone within earshot to "call Chaim Yankel at hi" office". Honestly! Talking pockets. What's next? Some of our country's busiest airports now hove moving sidewalks and/or monorail cars to help travelers cover great distances without walking. Those also talk, (often in a voice that sounds like it comes from another planet) directing _jjeople.where.to siuor utondetc. Then there are all those computerized things that tell you when you're wrong by flashing ERRQR-ERROR-ERROR - pfcEASE CORRECT. They don't say "please correct dummy, but somehow it's implied. Doesn't it make you wonder what the future will
bring to our daily lives? Will we some day be no mechanically oriented that we get in the car, press a button marked "synagogue" and sit back while being automatically taken to services? Maybe t h e working woman will have a special console on her desk; one that can start the meatloaf baking at home with the flick of a switch in her office. Actually, that I could live with! I suppose a busy young parent who could push a button marked "carpool" would be very pleased with such automation. To be perfectly honest, the idea of being able to "beep" a teenager to come home when it's too late for him to \K out doesn't sound bad But still, I'm a little put off by "thingd" that deliver messages. I prefer to hear it from a human. It's friendlier for one thing. Maybe it simply amounts to the fact that 1 hate dealing with a machine that's smnrtrr than I~
During the crisis period following the 197.1 War in the Middle East, about 20,000 student/, registered with the B'nai B'rith International Hillel Foundations for six months of volunteer work on Israeli agricultural settlements.
By Sandi White K-0 Kids!! Have you seen all there is to do at the ,1 during winter vacation? There's a TV weatherman coming, puppets to make, cookies to make and eat, all sorts of things!! Afternoons, there are programs in the P.E. Department, or you can come Jo the gamcroom (M-F 1012 and 1-4 are the hours — Saturday and Sunday are 1:30-4:30). So spend your winter vacation with us at the J. .- .: ,. 5 - 8 -..../ . ,. Come skiing with'us!! On December 23 from 10.004:30 we are goipg to Trailridge to ski. We'll give-you lessons if you need them, and you can have the day to ski. Cost is $32 if you're a member and $50 if you're not. Coll Sandi if you want to do. Limited space available. CLUBJS0 December 27 from 3-f>:30 we'll go ice skating at AkThe B'nni B'rith Youth Organization, founded in 1924, is the largest internationnl J e w i s h youth movement in the world, with some 35,000 teenagers on its membership rolls. BiJYO offers a variety of religious, cultural, civic, and educational programs.
Sar-Ben and stop on the way home for pizza. Join us for a good time. Cost: $5.50. CLUB 7 8 Come learn new dance steps and dance away the night. The dance is open to all Jewish 7th and 8th graders as this in being sponsored with Bonim, Kadirnn, and Temple. Cost: $2 for a night of fun on Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 7:30-10 p,m. Reservation required.
Former Omnhan Ben Elkin of Los Angeles, Calif, was presented with an award by Mayor Tom Bradley on Nov. 18. He was recognized by the Human Relations Commission for his volunteer work in FtSVI1 as well as the Cancer and Heart Associations.
AZA#1 elects new officers On Nov. 20 AZA #1. (he Mother Chapter,' held elections of officers. Alan Widman, a past president, was elected president again. Rich Rosenblatt was named vice president. Also elected: Mark Horwich; Mike Block, treasurer; Sieve Goldberg and Randy (ireenherg,' sergeant-at-arms.
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Mark Saferstein to coach Bluestars
Back for his second year •as head coach of the JCC Senior High School Bluestars, Mark Saferstein, former sUr player of the BBYO Senior High Jewish Youth Council Basketball league and now a member of the Omaha Community, volunteers his time and energy to working with youth. While growing up in Omaha, Mark was the recipe ient of the 1970 J J . Greenberg Memorial Award for the "Most Improved" basketball plover in the Midget Basketball league, was the 1973 "Outstanding" J.J. Grecnberg Olympic Basketball player and in 1977 won the Harry S. Trustin Award for the Outstanding Jewish Youth Council Basketball player. Mark graduated in 1981 from the University of ^ U h i h B X S S d grce. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker and is a registered representative for
Mark Saferstein the Real Estate Securities of America. Mark stated that he w looking forward to working with the Bluestar team again and being a part of the JCC Athletic Department. ..HejnvjtedaJ.Lnjnthihrough twelfth grade boys who enjoy basketball to join the team.
NCJW VIP By Karen Lincoln In recognition of the many hours of service that its members perform every month, (he National Council of Jewish Women has instituted a Volunteer of the Month. Cathy Christensen is being recognized as the December volunteer. Working part-time as the educational administrator at Temple Israel has not deterred Cathy from taking part in many volunteer areas. Cathy helped from Ihe beCathy Chrlstenscn ginning to develop the 7-Con-Help program. In addition to curing for two young children, she is serving as financial secretary for Council, membership vice president for OUT, camping committee for the Federation, and is involved in Council Trouping Theatre. NCJW wishes to extend its appreciation to all of its volunteers for the many hours of work they have given.
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The response from many of you to our last column was BO gratifying . . . a day hardly passes that somehody doesn't come in or coll with information. In fad, we hove quite a list already of people born at Wine Memorial Hospital. We're looking forward to the entries for the Photo Essay Contest. The deadline is Dec. 1, so get going nnd finish your ittory. Drop it off or mail it to the JCC. The moil continue* to arrive from former Nebraskans nnd lowans, and the letters ore marvelous. A few samples: from Arlcta, California comes a letter about a man named Joseph Sandal (or Sandel) who arrived in Council Bluffs in 1858. The next year he married on
Irish woman nnd lived a non-Jewish life thereafter; his great, great -grandson writes that although he didn't speak much of his Jewish ancestry, he spoke fluent Yiddish. Does the name ring a bell? From Bernard Kristall in Atlanta, Georgia conies a query obout his mother's cousin, Hcrehel Soskin. He would love information about this family. And from Bethesda, Maryland: a tetter from Martin Kamcrow who wrote on behalf of his late fatherin-law, Irving Perimeter who lived in Council Bluffs and Omaha from his birth until the 1930s. Perimeter evidently was an editor of the J e w i s h Preifl for a time, and later served a* an
Local synagogue leader elected to national sisterhood board Twenty-five women from blind and visually handinil sections of the country capped by producing and have been elected members circulating Jewish educaof the hoard of director* of tional materials in braille, the National Federation of large print nnd audio casTemple Sisterhood*, it was settes. announced this week by The N F I S "YES" fund Constance Kreshtool of Wilmington, Del., national . for Youth, Education and Service helps support the president. UAHC's high school and NFTS i* compowd of WO coltejje youth department, sisterhood* in Jleform syn- helps train rabbi* and canagogues in the U n i t e d tors at HUCJIR and proStates, Cnnnda and 13 other vides scholarship grants for countries around the world, students abroad training to with a total membership of wrve Reform congregation* more than 100,000. As the abroad. Eleanor Schwartz i» women's agency of the executive director of NFTS. Union of American Hebrew In Israel, NFTS project* Congregation*, central Iwdy include building the Hynof Reform Judaism in the U.S. and Canada, it work* ngogiie-libriiry center at the in support of the Hebrew Hen .Shtrn Childfen.'s nnd Youth*Village nnd InternaUnion Collcgi1-Jewish lnstilute of Religion and is nffil- tional Study Center at Kibinted with the World Union butz Vnhel. for Progressive Judaism. NFTS also w>rvt'H ns ti Among (lit* new hoard member of the Religious Comember* elected was: alition for Alwrlion Rights, Jane H. Brooks of Temple National Interfaith CoaliIsrael in Oniiihn, Ne. tion on Aging, Conference NFTS wait the founder of of Church nnd Synagogue tlie Jewish Braillt- Institute Women, National Council _of Amcrica_and~rcmaina a - -on Family-Relation.1* nnd pntron of the Institute, Women's Pled for Soviet Jewhich serves the Jewish wry.
associate Press Secretary at the White House. Kamcrow writes that his wife Corinne was l>orn in Omaha. This priceless story came from Norton Stern, editor of the Western States Jewish Historical Society in California. "We have published a documented article regarding Samuel Sussman Snow, telling of Snow's departure from Council Bluffs for California by wagon train on May 15,1850. Snow helped organize the wagon train and was elected to head the trip because he had some medical experience. As far on ia known, he is the only Jew to have headed a wagon train to California. Now that's what I coll history. What's your story?
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Lena Gold, Miki Penner, Keri Saltzman and Amy Perimeter relax for a few minutes during a ballet practice. The girls will perform in this year's Omaha Ballet production of The Nutcracker ballet. Performances are scheduled for Dec. 16, 17 and 18 at the Orpheum theater.
Dr. and Mm. Paul Shyken announce a reception at their home on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. in honor of Mrs. Dorothy Itrmidt. Mrs. Brandt, former Omahan, made Aliyah in August, 1982, and she now resides in Jerusalem with her daughter, Nechamah. Her oldest daughter and son-in-law live in Jerusalem with. thcirJ,ei£ht-.manUii4y son. Mrs. Hrnndt was an active member of Omaha's Jewish community for many years. She wns a member of Hcth IMMCI Synagogue, Mizrachi Women nnd pnst
Hillel offers summer tours In 1384, Hillel will offer a wide voriety of possible summerex|K-rienccs for student* in Israel, including n two-week traveling seminar tour of the country, n four or six week living experience on a Kibbutz, and volunteer service in an educational camp. These experiences may he combined with the learning seminars: a four-week .Jerumlem-bojii'd Jewish Identity Seminar, a Politics of Israel Seminar, Hebrew Dlpan on Kibbutz, and a Socm-Political Seminar on a Kibbutz. Details of the programs may be obtained from Debra Polsky, Young Adult Director, :i:U-H200.
By Richard KntflUco On Thanksgiving weekend, Omaha USYers went to Kinnus in Des Moines, o by ft young immigrant from convent ion of 800 Jewish liufmia who, despite being high schoolers from oil over deaf from the oge of two, the midwest.-The weekend p k en RRussian, i a n , Rng fipenks fluent Rng- WHS spent in services, distilth, tih (S (Sermon nnd d someH He- cussion groups, nnd social brew. events. The theme of the convention wns, "Bridging Dr. Dmitri Kancvsky's the Generation Oap — prototype, revealed here Time for a Change?" -Nov. 21, is so small that it Through music, games, and is virtually unnoticcable. role-playing, much won Sound" are picked up by a learned about this topic. small microphone (usually Oma.hn USY won two worn under the shirt) and awards at Kinnus this year. transferred to two vibrators One was for the beat source on the wrist, breast bone or book at a conclave, and the shin, thai conduct vibraother was nn individual tions to the brain for "transaward in the creative art« Intion" into words. It takes competition. about CO hours of instruction until the wearer learns to turn the vibrations into sounds, The device will sell for nhoul $1,000, not including the cost of instruction, and will be distributed by the Spectra Company in Amoricn. There are alrout 6,000 totally deof persons in Israel nnd several hundred thousand in the U.S.
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patients, said Ms. Rohrig. Cookbooks are available nt the American Cancer Society Office at 8502 West Center Road, in Omaha. For more information, call the American Cancer Society office at 393-7742. NEW YORK - Thp number of North Americans who have made Aliyah between January and the end of October stands at .1,177, nearly 1.00Q more than during the same period last year and some 650 more thnn in ull of 1982, according to Moshe Schcchtcr, director of tho Israel Aliyah Center.
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Yosef Begun: a test case for Jews and for freedom By Sandra Cohen Singing 'Hatikva' is a painful experience for me today. Standing among thousands on this grassy knoll overlooking the Knesset, I have come to express solidarity with Prisoner of Zion Yosef Begun. I ache with the knowledge that as I stand here, free in my land and with my people, Begun's only dream to live a full life as a Jew in his homeland has pointed consistently to years of relentless persecution. Now, at 51, he faces 12 years of prison and exile. The precious words of our national anthem echo in my ear. I grip the pure essence of my freedom, and I suffer with Yosef Begun the sinful injustice which torments him. What went on trial in a Soviet court in Vladmir was not Begun the man, but the Hebrew language; and the charge of "anti-Soviet propaganda and instigation" was, in fact, simply the teaching of Hebrew and Jewish culture. For that. Begun has been sentenced to seven years in prison and another five years in Siberia. Private teaching is a recognized profession in the Soviet Union. One can teach English, Spanish, French or Chinese, but for the teaching of Hebrew, the authorities have ominous unwritten instructions making it the forbidden language. Begun turned to private teaching following systematic harassment by the authorities. As a result of his first application for emigration to Israel in 1971. he lost his job as an engineer and was dismissed from the Moscow Engineering Institute where he was doing post-doctoral research. He waa forced to earn a living
from any work possible — a telephone operator, a night watchman or a porter, but was thrown out of every job. This impossible situation ultimately led to the charge of 'parasitism*. At the end of his two-year exile in Siberia, Begun resumed teaching and was again arrested, this time ac- , cused of "gross violation of internal passport regulations." He was sentenced to another three years' exile. Through these last 12 years, Begun has believed that by spreading his knowledge of Hebrew, Soviet Jews could be motivated to go to Israel. Dr. Haim Margulis, a former student of Begun, who now lives in Israel, says that "Begun feared that those choosing to remain in the USSR would be lost through assimilation if left ignorant of their heritage. He dedicated himself to infusing in them a knowledge of and love for their roots through the teaching not only of Hebrew, but also of Jewish literature, history and tradition. His outlook was based on two concept*: that every Jew has the fundamental right to live in Israel, and that Jews everywhere have the right to live a full Jewish life. Margulis first met Begun in 1973, just six months prior to his aliyah. They were introduced at the traditional weekly gathering outside the synagogue in Moscow where Margulis asked friends to recommend a Hebrew teacher. Tbe ensuing months of lessons with Begun were not jur>t academic in nature. "For two or three hours we would also speak of our dreams", recalls Margulis, "of our hope for a future life in Israel, of how we would live there and what we would do in our reOVER 21 SANDWICHES'
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Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir addressing a 'Free Begun' demonstration outside the Knesset in Jerusalem, Oct. 18,1083. Speakers included Party and WZO representatives, Cabinet ministers, tbe Chief Rabbis and Soviet Jewish activists. Pupils from Jerusalem's schools were prominent in tbe audience which was composed of people from all walks of life from Jerusalem and from other parta of Israel. spective fields". cry of the media — these are Begun knew the awesome all source* of embarrassdanger of his work. "He was ment to the Soviet leaderalways aware that he could ship, and because they arc end up in prison," «ay» Mar- sensitive to this, we should gulis. "Nevertheless, he openly voice our outrage. continued." Today Margulis The Zionist Executive has works intensely for Begun's launched an all-out camfreedom. "Demonstrations paign t o activiic the WZO are essential," he insists, and Jewish opinion every"for when Jews in Russia where. hear on Kol Israel that The Israel Public Council hundreds or thousands for Soviet Jewry has been come out in solidarity, it actively promoting the reinforces their feeling that cause of Prisoners of Zion. we are united in their strug- calling for demonstrations, gle. They have to know that organizing home meetings we are waiting for them, and correspondence with that (his is their home." P.O.7/* and refuseniks. "We Though quiet diplomacy focus on their struggle at does play a certain role, he every opportunity," says says, "it in l>eneficin] only as Huth Bar-On. Director of long as it does not compro- Information. "We raise the mise on basic principles. In question with VIP's — minthe long run, I believe that isters, senators, delegations open pressure in more effec- from abroad, and at every tive. Petitions signed by possible international government officials, world- forum." The Council is wide demonstrations, the heartened by the many requests for lectures nnd biographical materinl on Begun and by the tremendous in>TO RENT: Luxury* terest shown by Israel \ Palm Springs condo, 2 ' youth. "Within the next ) bdrms, 2 bath, tennis, jamonth at least one hour in jcu/./.i, sauna. Walk to< the school curriculum will S Canyon Hotel and golfj Iw devoted to this subject. Education T.V. has pre,No pew. Avail: 10-1/3sented 0 film on Begun for ,30 MONTHLY only.^ [Contact: Dr. M. Sloan,\ the third time. "There is always room for ^2865 Atlantic Ave.,4 [Suite 220, Long Beach,, more activity and initiative," Bar-On replies can1 Calif. (213)427-5409. didly. "Israel, however, does much more than any other
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lease and to protect them, on both governmental and voluntary levels, and anyone questioning our effectivity should ask himself, 'Could 2SO.0OO Jews have left the Soviet Union in the last 20 year* if Israel hadn't exerted pressure and brought their plight to world attention?" When so many scientists send petitions for Begun's release to the Soviet authorities, this is above all the result of pressure from Israel! Some cases do demand quiet diplomacy, he concedes. "Israel is not a great power, and it is sometime* wise to encourage liberal forces elsewhere to voice our cause." The struggle of Yosef Begun throughout these insufferable years must be particularly sensitive in the consciousness of Jews, hut what his struggle has symbolized is the inalienable rights of everyone on this earth and the indivisibility of justice and human rights. The battle of Yowf Begun to express himself as a Jew is a test case not only for the Jewish cause but for that of human dignity end freedom everywhere.
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By J . David Blelch Energy policy in general — and the question of nuclear power in particular — ia a matter of grave national concern. Considerations of national security and economic development must be balanced against environmental concern* and health risks. The result is e moral dilemma requiring t h e weighing and balancing of conflicting values. Religious perspectives certainly have a (tearing upon the resolution of such competing value claims. The unique ethical teaching* of Judaism present a concrete framework for an nnlnynia of this problem.
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Energy, Jewish law and ethics
in fraught with danger. Clearly, then, not all risks are alike. Some risks are morally acceptable; others are not. The crucial question is the definition of an "acceptable risk." The prohibit ion against exposing oneself to danger is not merely a moral prescription; it has a theological basis as well. A person who places a life in jeopardy by reckless disregard of obvious danger behaves in an extremely presumptuous manner vis-a-vm the Deity. Such an individual surely anticipates that no misfortune will occur. In effect, he demands that Clod preserve him from misfortune. Such a stance is arrogant to the extreme, A person has no right to deem himself worthy of such extraordinary protection; he certainly has no right to test God in such a manner, On the other hand, one may, and indeed must, place one's faith in (Jod. Hence, activities which are normal and customary may be pursued despite the fact that an element of danger may be present. Such danger is normal and hence.acceptable. A distinction must also lie drawn between n "clear nnd prcaent danger", i.e., an immediate danger, and a future danger. A person may not station himself under n wall Preservation of life is o . . . , _, , . n, . , Habbl J Davld Blclch which is structurally defective because the danger is an value in Jewish law and eth' its. A person i» obliged to preserve both his own life and immediate one. A person may not place himself in such a the lives of others. In a manner entirely consistent with position because in doing so he is tempting fate. Neverihi'so principles, Judaism teaches that it is forbidden for theless, Jewish law permits individuals to embark upon sea mnn to place himself in danger. A fortiori) a person has voyages and caravan trips. no right to embark upon a course of action which may In ancient times such undertakings were extremely hazendanger the lives of others. ardous. While the Temple yet stood, when on individual Yet, if this concept is understood as establishing an ab- returned unscathed from such a journey he was obligated solute ban againit any activity which endangers man in any to bring a thanksgiving offering. To this very day one is degree, few activities would be permissible. Even ordinary, required to recite a public blessing of thanksgiving to God commonplace activities such as crossing e busy intersection on such occasions as an expression of gratitude for having arc fraught with danger. Indeed every aspect of human life been preserved from danger. The distinction between these activities and standing under a defective wall lies in the fact that a person who embarks upon a caravan journey or a sea voyage is not at all in danger at the moment he boards the ship or when he climbs upon the back of the camel. Whatever dangers ore associated with Buch undertakings lie in the future. Storms may arise at itea or the ship may be grounded on a reef. It is entirely possible that one may lose one's way in the desert and bo subject to the ravages of heat, hunger andftthirst. 'However, in the overwhelming majority of cases such misfortunes will not occur, and hence the risk of such remote futuro danger is acceptable. Since no danger at all exists at the time of embarking upon the journey, the act is permitted. * There is yet another exception to the prohibition against sclf-endangermcnt. Deuteronomy 24:15 speaks of an employer's obligation to pay his employees their wages without delay. The phrase which appears in English translation!) as |J'For he i» poor nnd Bcttcth his heart upon it," i.e., upon his wages, is understood by the Sages of the Talmud in an entirely different sense. In their interpretation of the original Hebrew, they render the phrase as "And for this, he carries his life." They then proceed to illustrate their interpretation by describing a laborer who, in order to cam his hire, must climb a ladder, mount a tree and hang suspended in air in order to perform his assigned task. And, they query, when he comes down after having endangered his life in this manner, "Is he not entitled to IK1 paid promptly?" The danger to which thin workman exposes himself can he juntified only by virtue of the fact that it is necessary for him to do so in order to earn a livelihood — itself an activity required for the preservation of life. Mont forms of productive labor arc fraught with danger of one type or another. "A person brings home his bread by placing his life in danger." A, risk which would not at all be warranted when undertaken for a frivolous reason may l>c entirely justified because of economic need. Each of these pointn has a direct bearing upon formulation of energy policy. There is clearly an obligation to. Annie NoftK (left) and Scottic Slutnky, three-yeareliminate risk to the extent that it in feasible to do HO. When old* attending the Pre-nchool at fhc Jewish Comknown rinks are eliminated, assumption of the danger asmunity Center, meet under the giraffe, one of the sociated with Homo future contingency poses no moral probcurrent art figures on display at the "J". lem provided that the risk i» prudent in nature. Moreover,
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society is entitled to accept certain risks for the purpose of promoting economic well-being even though the selfsame risks would not be warranted when assumed simply* for pleasure or pastime. Assumption of "environmental risks and health hazards, whether related to energy production or industrial productivity, are much more readily justified than exposure to similar dangers for purposes which are essentially frivolous. Nevertheless, hazards to life and health must be mitigated to the extent.that it is possible to do so. Society cannot be oblivious to potential danger merely because the danger is future in nature. A moral Bociety is obligated to build hospitals and to train physicians in order to provide for the future health needs of its members: it is duty bound to provide police and fire protection in order to cope with future emergencies. By the same token, in developing energy sources, a moral Bociety is obligated to devise and to utilize optimal safety measures in a concerted effort to avert danger. There are ricks in the use of coal, oil, gas, wind, solar, nuclear and hydropower energy. Yet, electric power is essential in our age for the sustenance of life and the preservation of the very fabric of contemporary Bociety. Accordingly, in the employment of any of these forms and energy, it is incumbent upon us to take all reasonable precautions to reduce risk.
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Israel's new Chief Rabbis By David Horovitz Neither of Israel's two Chief Rabbis, appointed in March of this year, was expecting the job. Both Rabbi Mordechai Eliahu and Rabbi Ayraham Shapiro, along with' most other observers, expected that the Chief Rabbinate Election Law would he changed by the Knesset to allow Rabbis Shlomo Goren and Ovadia Yotef, both prominent public personalities, either to remain in office, or at least to stand for reelection. Due in no small part to Justice Minister Moshe Nissim's resistance, the law remained unchanged, the outgoing Chief Rabbis vacated the arena and'tlection* took place.'The new Chief Rabbis were thus fippoinli-d to office. It ".viiH truly thi't-ml of iin era.
Both ol the new Chief Rabbis were lx.>rn in Jemxnlftn's uld city - Svphnrdi Crji'tf Eliahu r,r, and Ashkonazi hend Shapiro 08 years ago, Eliahu. the turn of a businessman turned Torah student studied in a Talmud Torah from a very young age. His studies did not stop when bin father died — he continued learning during the day, while taking odd jobs at night to help bis mother support the family. Shapiro, too, followed a life of study, coming from a long line of rtlifriou* Jerusalemites — hi* grandfather. Rabbi Ya'acov Leib Levy. was bead of the first Ashkenazi rabbinical court in the capital. Eliohu's family movod out of th» Old City during the War of Independence, with the Rabbi finally winding up in Beeritheba where he was appointed a judge at (he religious court. His next post was as a Jerusalem regional Dayan (judge), and 12 years ago he was appointed to the Rabbinical High Court. After 30 years at the Merkaz Harav Yeshiva, Shapiro became the head of thin important educational institution lost year. The two rabbis are both still coming to terms with their positions, and to date have been reluctant to stick their necks out as regards any political questions but on religious matters they are uncompromising — on the High Holidays they
Rabbi Avraham Shapiro (left) and Rabbi Mordechai Eliahu (right). Rabbi Shapiro is Israel's new Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi white Rabbi Eliahu is the new Sephurdi Chief Rabbi. warned against attending any but an orthodox *yniiii'igue approved by them. Th'iiigh it is early to judge, Miri:i- observer* believe they rjiiiy IK1 inorr oriented to rr!ii:i'n:s ttiiin p<ilitii.-<il q m s timis. unlike Rnbbi <ion i n u l t n w a s y [Kiiititiil aiMivjM
and has been t>.'iid to IK- conwit-ring entering the political arena now thnt he in out of office. Although both the new Chief Rabbis were said to have been the favored candidate* of the National Religious Party, they seem keen to stay away from party -politic*, at least in their initial period of office. While both believe firmly that Judea and Samaria are an integral part of the Land of Israel and should belong to the Jewish people, neither seems interested in taking initiatives involving political decisions concerning the territories. They chare the same opinion as regards a Jewish presence on the Temple Mount — citing the Rambam ruling, they regard the *ite as holy and say Jews are forbidden to ascend the mount. This view is of course strongly opposed by extremist elements who are interested in challenging the status quo through provocative action designed to prove Jewish rights as against Muslim claims in the area. The most striking impression one gctft from the two men is their opproachability. Eliahu Ktill spends vast amounts of his time answering simple questions of Halacha (religious low) from Jews up and down the country. He adds that in
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Nearly 50 member* of the Jewish Community Cooler's Eflrlyrisors group attended the annual llanukknh breakfast at the A. Among those receiving 10 vear plaque* wtvre from left: Kecvec Kir»hcnb»um, Btovcn Uiokm, Dr. Ralph Turkel, Mort Trachfcnharfr, Chuck Arnold (JCC athletic director — not n plaqut* recipient) Dili Ashley and Mnrvin 1'olikov. Mi-tsini; from photo i» Marie Smith.
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them regularly. Shapiro, loo, speaks no ill of the non-religious. "Even rabbis don't observe nil the commandment*," he observes, stressing that every Jew observes some mitxvot. In the polarized situation pertaining today between religious and non-religious Israelis — noted by President Herzog as one of the major dangers facing the State — this approach is likely to be welcomed on all tides. A Chief Rabbi faithful to his convictions yet ready to try and understand other viewpoints would be in a better position to conciliate than one considered mainly concerned to demonstrate his own religious fervor. The two rabbis, sincere and pious, probably face an arduous, problematic term of office. But their relatively anonymous backgrounds may work in their favor, perhaps their very humbleness and faith make them partic-. ulnrly well suited to the work now facing them. • * • B'nai B'rith's record of wartime service to the United States goes bock to the Civil War when it sueceufully campaigned for the assignment of the first Jewish chaplain (Rabbi Arnold Fischl of New York, a B'nai B'rith member). The Jewish organization's Ramah Lodge of Chicago recruited 106 Jewish soldiers and raised $11,000 to use as an enlistment bonus.
The announcement of the dedication of Grodiasky Circle was made at a recent Village Board meeting. From left, Les Dretfucret, trustee; Rev. Charles Scott, trustee; Gregory W. Searson, assistant Village attorney; Father Hupp, chairman of the Village Board ot Trustees; Bill McBride, trustee; and William Grodinsky, Village attorney. *
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Boys Town executive director Bcv. Robert P. Hupp has announced the naming of a new Boy* Town thoroughfare for Omaha attorney William Grodinsky, 89. who lias given more than CO years of service to Boys Town as a member of the Hoard of Directors and legal. counselor. The Boys Town Village Board, the governing body
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of the Village of Boys Town, has dedicated Grodinsky Circle, the thoroughfare leading to the historical Father Flanagan Museum near the northwest comer of the main campus. "There is no one who has served Boys Town BO well for to many year*. We are indeed grateful to Bill Grodinfiky." Father Hupp said.
from lt»7oto 1082 and still serves as legal counsel to the Boys Town Village Board. Grodinsky still recalls fond memories of the legendary priest who founded Boys Town. "He was very persuasive. He had nuch a dynamic, electric personality that you just felt wonderful when you were around him," Grodin«ky »ay#. _.. Grodinsky has rendered The new Grodinsky Cir— often at no charge — legal counsel to Boys Town cle thoroughfare was cori-, since the early 1920s when strutted to accommodate he first met Father Edwnrd" tourist traffic in and out of J. Flanagan, founder of the area as well as parking. Boys Town. He was an ac- Hoys Town has nearly tive member of Boys Town's 100,000 visitors each, year. Board of Directors from Admitted to the Nebraska 1947 to 1976, was elected Bar in lOlfi. Grodinsky is a vice president of Father senior advisor to the firm of Flanagan's Boys' Home Kutok, Rock and Huie.
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