SERVING NEBRASKA, IOWA Vol. LXII No. 19
Omaha, Neb., Fit, January 6,1984
A Jewish response to nuclear hdocaust
Sholom Aleichem program opens Jewish College
By Ira Sllverman By Doreen Lerner, chairman, CJFL President, Reconstruction!** Rabbinical College The College of Jewish Family Learning announces the ' A Jewish response to the threat of nuclear holocaust? commencement of a new semester of classes to be inauIsn't everyone opponed to such a catastrophe? One would gurated by "An Evening of Sholom Aleichem" on Jan. 28. hope ao. But American Jewry, so politically active and arMurray Horwitz recreates ticulate on many other issues, has been strangely quiet the gentle humor of the Jewabout questions of nuclear policy. Other religious groups in our country, notably the American Roman Catholic bish- ish Mark Twain by conjuring up a stage full of unseen ops, have been in the forefront of advocacy. characters through the Clearly, Jews have n profound stake in a rational nuclear magic of his storytelling. policy. And, out of their tradition, Jews certainly have There will be a charge of something to say about cherishing life and averting destruc$2.60 per person and $1.50 tion. Those premises animate Preventing the Nuclear for senior citizens and stuHolocaust: A J e w i s h Response, published by the Union dents to attend the performof American Hebrew Congregations for its Commission on ance, Murray Horwitz Social Action of Reform Judaism. ' For those who have pre-regiatered for a class prior to Jan. This volume, edited by Rabbi David Saperstein, is a 300- 28 admission is free. The presentation will begin at 8:30 page compendium of diverse materials, ranging from pres- p.m., preceded by deli dinner at 7 p.m. There will be a $5 idential addresses to organizational resolutions and Sab- charge for dinner. Reservations are required and can be bath sermons. It is designed, according to Rabbi Saperstein, made at the JCC, 334-820O, ext. 232. "to aid individuals and organizations within the Jewish As part of the college opening festivities, Cantor Harold community in understanding the nuclear arms race and in and Madeleine Firestone will present a musical program of engaging in efforts to resolve it." The Manual is organized to provide insight into major aspecta of the subject. The "Jewish Perspectives" section offers views on nuclear war and nuclear strategy, deriving from balakab (Jewish law) and aggadah (legend). Writings of rabbis and scholars coming from radically different By Leslie Wolfsoa places in Jewish life provide solid traditional backing for Federation Staff Associate organizational statements which a n also included. TW» rotaM U*Mm apitiom of Iht «rtm. The "Factual" section presents statements by public ofIt's only January, and summer probably seems a long way ficials and private analysts on the current military balance, off. However, a lot of college students use their summers the likelihood of nuclear war, the economics of the arms to earn money for school, and have to think ahead. Even n e t , the intentions of the Soviets and future policy options now, college students may be asking themselves, "Let's see, Iron Ronald Reagan's START to freeze. what can I do this summer? Stores and restaurants are A aection titled "Jewish Concerns" treats the effects of always hiring, but I'd like to try something new." the anna race (and effort* to halt it) on matters of special Well, this summer, if you are in college and have comconcern to Jews, such as the security of Israel, Soviet Jewry pleted at least your freshman year, you might be interested and iatergroup relations in the United States. in a unique experience being offered fay the Jewish FedA fourth section, "Educating about the Nuclear Arms eration of Omaha. Race," describes resources end strategies for informing JewThis is a job where you not only get paid, but you learn . ish communities on the issue, leading to the "Action Sec- as well, and the experience might help you if you're contion," which recommends a variety of methods of political sidering a career in Jewish Communal Service. So what is advocacy. this wonderful program? It's called P1JC0, (pronounced pidge-ko), and the initials This book makes its most significant contribution in the distinctly Jewish sections, elucidating the rationale for par- stand for Professional Internships in Jewish Communal ticular Jewish concerns about nuclear holocaust. The very Opportunities. The intcrnihips are available to those coluse of the term "holocaust" ia pointed at underscoring Jew- lege students who hove completed at least their freshman ish sensitivities to the peril of man-made destruction of year. humanity. PIJCO internships this year will involve two Federation But Jewish teachings on war began centuries before the agencies: the Jewish Community Center and the Bureau for Nazi war against the Jews, and — from Noah's Rainbow tho Aged. Based upon need, the intern at the Jewish ComSign to the injunction! of Isaiah — the teachings of Tbrah, munity Center will be working in teen programming, halakha and aggada and their modem interpretations administration or cultural arts. have much to tell us today. The intern at the Bureau for the Aging will be working The selections presented, by Maurice Lamm, Immanuel at the Row Blumkin Jewish Home, assisting In the therJakobovits, Michael Wyshogrod, Arthur Waskow and apeutic and recreation program which will include planning Leonard Bcerman, among others, provide a useful intro- and implementing regular weekly programs and special duction to traditional insights into the dilemmas of war events. end peace. ., .. In both internships, the intern will gain "hands-on" exThese insights constitute a virtual command that Jewry perience and gain insight into the goals, purposes and inengage in the pursuit of peace. Several essays and resolu- ternal workings of their particular agency. The'PIJCO tions in this work point toward the responsibility of today's program lasts eight weeks, approximately 40 hours per organized American Jewish community in responding to week, and each intern wilt be paid a stipend of $1,000. that mandate. .I ' • Brochures and applications will be sent through the mail
Jewish compose™ on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. in the JCC theater. This program is open to the public. To round out the weekend, on Monday afternoon at 5;15 p.m. Tom Neuman will offer a program of stories for children by Sholom Aleichem. This program is designed for the primary grades. . The six-week scries of classes will begin Monday evening, Jan. 28. The following is a brief synopsis of classes: Monday 7:30 • 8:30 p.m. Mark Delman - 20th Century Jewinh Humor; Rabbi Myer Kripke - Biblical Commentators.
8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Seth Levy • Aging Parents: Whose Responsibility?; Muriel Herzog and Judy Timberg • Sholom Aleichem: A Way of Life; Marcia Bamestein • Chuug Ivri • An informal hour of discussion in Hebrew relating to current events. ' " Tuesday - 7:30 • 8:30 p.m. ^ . Dr. Bette Evans - The American Constitution and Religious Liberties; Suri Jacknia • Hebrew - A continuation of the fall reading course. 8:30 • 9 : 3 0 p.m. Suri Jacknls - Conversational Hebrew
Internships available for college students to those qualifying students in the community. Applications are being accepted. Don't delay . . . summer is closer than you think! For more information about the program, please contact Leslie Wolfson, staff associate at the Federation at 3348200, extension 264.
"Blessed be the one who releases prisoners" Although ahe now is recovering, she has not been able to By Morris Maline return to work because, to date, her employer has not kept Editor-in-chief a promise to give her the job back. Marcia Barnestein, director of the Jewish Day School, was honored with nn oliyah recently at B«th El Synagogue— — an honor with a Soviet Jewry connection. leased from prison and this news prompted o discussion : TheShflbbot of her nliyah, coincidentally, was the bewith Rabbi Paul Drazeh. He arranged for the aliyah. "• ginninffof tfteJJook of Exodus and she recited a blowing-. Ms. Barneatcin aaid, "I hope -and pray that the book of "Baruch Matlr Asurim" (blessed be the one who releases Exodus with its theme from slavery to freedom will soon .prisoners). I become reality for the Elberts and all oppressed Jews everyShe then apote of the release' from prison of Lev Elbert where." • of Kiev and the problems of his wife, Inna. Her interest in To help Inna, she has mailed tho following letter and has the Elbert* goeslback to laslt Akril when her son, Daniel, asked her fellow Qmahans to also consider writing-. • was twinned witrktba Elbena' wn, Karmi. ; Twinning is a iWcticejrt^ome Bar and Bat MiUvah To: Chief Procurator OSIPENKO Inna Elbert Lev Elbert youngsters who oily thejnspfves spiritually with a counter2 Kreschchatik part in the Soviet Union who is not allowed to participate greetings in Hebrew," she said. Kiev, Ukraine USSR in such a religious observance. Last May, Lev was imprisoned on the charge of draft Ms. Barnestein told the Jewish Press that Lev was said evasion since he refused to enter the Soviet Army reserves. Dear Sir, to have "classified" information, but in reality he had been He refused because he knew that exit visas would be that I am shocked at the injustice of your treatment of INN A involved in the engineering of swimming pools. much more difficult to obtain. •'•'<•. ELBERT. It was our understanding that her job would be There were many yean of harassment, yet Lev continued The family continued to undergo'harassment and young : given back to her after her illness. I am sure that your sense hoping while teaching Hebrew "underground". Karmi also experienced physical boatings. Inna went on a of humaniurism has been,rectified or will be-in: the very > near future; that her job has been returned to her. My sinDaniel and his mother received a return receipt from the hunger strike protesting the treatment of her husband. Elberts showing that mail from Omaha bad been delivered. She has since developed a heart ailment and liver prob- cere wishes to you and yours and all peoples.for a happyNew Year. "Much to our delight we|aw Lev's lignature and Purlin lems and has loet her job. « . • •
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•For Sarah "Sally" Gordon, returning to the SlaU Capital as one of the Legislature's red-coated sergeant at ftrmSjWil) be just like old SSroeweek. In her 67 year career as a secretary, she's worked for three governors — Ralph Brooks, Frank Morrison and Norbcrt Tieman. Her longest tenure was with Morrison; busy days she recalls fondly: "It was a marvelous weight reduction program," she said. "I lost 19 pounds. She loves said shcj-toves the Stalehouse. Working to maintain order in the legislative chamber will be a good job for her, she said. She likes people and she likes "being out in the public eye, so to speak." The first woman to be hired for such a position, Mrs. Gordon said she'll be wearing a red blazer jacket like the men do.
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'LeapirT lizards,' it's Andee! By David Bittner You might »ay ihtit Annie in a tradition in Andee Friedlnnder'* family. Fiftyyear* ago, according to her grandparent*, they and Andee's great-grandparent* lined to listen to the adventures of the little redhnired orphan on the radio. Twenty yeara ago, while Harold Gray was ttill living, Andee's parent* «ay they used to read the popular comic strip in the World Herald. Now Andee in bringing the character of Annie to life on the local stage, and grandmother Morjorie Weiss has even given Andee her Little Orphan Annie Ovaltine shaker a» a »ymbol that the family tradition has come full circle. Andee, nine-year-old daughter of Bruce and Pam Friedlander, ha* been promi«ed the opportunity to plav Annie twice a week at thr l'p»tnir« Dinner Theater nnrl on orcanion* when the Hi«r of the dhow, Hnppi Holme*, is unable to perform. Her parents describe her iih "n ham in « Jewish home." but Andee nctually ftpcoks modestly almut winning the role of understudy nvcr H2 other little girls who tried out for the part, and according to her mother it on the friendliest of terms with Happi, with whom she
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It is with deep sorrow that Although this column is usually reserved for high school we lost our dear Ida Bern• t e i n . She was truly a students, one college student has really made his face woman of valor. Ida would known among the Jewish community. Jeff Schwartz, a freshman aUind at her cutting table at Beth El, and cut the aprons at UNO, is a model. In case without a pattern. She was you haven't seen him do his most happy when she gave thing, he has modeled for the Y.E.S. group $3,000 Mattel toys, Roffler and from all the aprons she Iledkin hair products, Fredmade. She was always will- ericks of Hollywood (Haling to help when we needed loween costumes), and most her. We know her,, family recently, Krandeis, in a two will miss her, but we will page spread, including a full page picture. too. Jeff has only been modDec. 19, we were enterAndee Priedlander tained by the Abraham Lin- eling for a short while, and carpooln. phizes that her daily half- coln High School New Dehe never net out to he a "There's not the least bit hour of chauffeuring is sign Program. These singers model, as a career, per se. of jealousy between the two nothing compared to the were professional, and we "I happened to meet the children," said Mrs. Fried- four hours of commuting enjoyed the program. It was right person nl the right f'luno i>» Jim K«nu lander. that the first Broadway An- good to he with and see all time," Jeff said. Jeff met a Jeff Schwartz Though Andee says she nie's mother had to do every our Seniors again. The cold . representative from the International School of Modeling anticipates getting "a few day. nnd snowy weather has kept while he was out one night. jitters" on her opening Mrs. Friedlander learned tin at home, and we miss the "She thought I should be a model, so she introduced me night, her parents say she is that bit of A n n i e trivia meetings. to the director of the Hchool," Jeff said. "They sent me to not stage-shy, and the truth from Andee,.who has made We nil congratulate MolItolfler hnir shows to gain experience in modeling, and I'm is that she is already an ac- II cult out of Annie since lie Delmnn for receiving the complished performer, with seeing the play for the finit Humanitarian Award, nnd slill learning," Jeff said. much singing, dancing, act- time four years ago. "That's l/enh Siefjel for being n reModeling is not the type of work you can count on in ing and modeling experience when I decided I wanted to cipient of tin- Volunteer of Otnnhn, Jeff explained, because Omnha is not a major fashtwhind her. This year Andee play Annie," she Mid. She the Yeiir. Lenh iilwjlys sets ion city like Chicago, Dallas, IMR Angeles, or New York. wns a finalist and first place knows the story inside out, the tunics for IIH, nnd is the Therefore, Jeff it mttjoring in business at school. district winner in Show Wn- and call tell you exactly how Treasurer of the Y.E.S. pin. the xtngt version of Annie (iroup. '" ' "My fim priority is my education. I wnnt to be able to Annie rehennmla domi- compares with the movie, get a job thai cun earn a good living and keep modeling as nate life in the Friedlander which she has seen 13 times. a possible second rureer." Jeff «aid. household these days, but Andee has organized a the whole family, including neighborhood Annie club, Modeling seems to be nil glamounand sparkle to most of little brother Jimmy, help and says she sometimes us, hut apparently Ibis preconception isn't always true. even finds herself exclaimher practice her lines, and Marti Epntein, daughter Mm. Friediandcr philoso- ing, "Leapin' lizards!" "I realty love modeling, but you have to be careful. In of Helen nnd Tuffy Epstein, Andee is a fourth-grader had her compositions per- modeling you're just another commodity! You can't let peoat Cntlin school and attends formed in a concert at Bos- ple take advantage of you," Jeff said. J.F. BLOOM & COMPANY Beth El Synagogue Sunday ton University on Dec. 17. 4431 N. ZOttl 2701 N. 90tt Commodity or not, "I think it's great that I'm modeling school. \ The work" performed in451-6000 313-6222 Annie starts Jan. 18 at tfluded the premiers of two and doing something that makes me happy, but looks aren't 0m»6i. Nebraska the Upstairs Dinner Thea- f)icff«; Mobiles for soprano everything," Jeff said. Over 100 y a m ' e«por*nc« ter. •ax, viola, and harp, nnd wttfi J**rt«) memorials and |n the immediate future, Jeff is considering transferring Hebrew loitering Hallade for two pianos. to a bigger school. "I'd like to meet nnd be with more Jewish llet Duo Variations for kids, one of the things that UNO lacks." Jeff said. trumpet and vihrnphone received its second performMeanwhile, we'll all he watching our newspapers and magazines, looking for that familiar face.
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By Alan E. Potash < Cultural and Performing ArtB, JCC The Cultural and Performing Arts Department of the Jewish Community Center will be offering an assortment of music CIUHACS for both adults and children including individual instruction. Two classroom courses are available: Music theory and music history. These classes are open to those in, fourth thru eighth grades. The clnsscH will be on Thurndny. nights. 7:.10-8::!O for music theory nnd tt:.'109:30 for music history. The, classes begin on Thursday; Jan. 19. The cost is %'i.r, for memberff and $35 for non-' members, Both the classes nnd individual instruction are taught by Tony Aipperitpach. Mr. Aipperspiich hns been involved in several' . program*i nt the JGC, He was music director for the Summer Arts Camp anil i« currently the accompanist for the ballet program. Mr. Aippcrspach is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, at Omaha. Me holHx a bachelor's degree in music with emphasis ' on performance and composition. He Has composed 12 pieces for the organ and numerous arrangements for piano and small ensembles. For more information, about the music program please contact the Cultural' and Performing Arts Department of the Jewish Community Center.
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The Gtoodman price The Rev. Jesse Jackson traveled to Damascus to plead for the release of U.S. Airman Robert Goodman. The Rev. Mr. Jackson's plea, it was reported, was based upon moral and humanitarian grounds. After a good deal of publicity hype, first with President Reagan in the States and then with President Assad in Syria, the announcement came. Lt. Goodman was to be released! Obviously, all Americans are pleased to hear that one of our military men has been freed from prison. However, we are unaware of the details involved in the release and can only speculate as to how and why the event was staged. Naturally, our knowledge of Syrian behavior and Jesse Jackson's 'expertise' in foreign affairs is clouded. The information available to most Americana on this situation is only what is read in the newspapers or what is seen on television. Nevertheless, a strong point of view must be that the entire episode is suspect. The Rev. Mr. Jackson was not acting as an individual citizen, nor was he traveling as a clergyman. . He was participating in this venture as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. The fact he has avowed sympathies with the socalled Palestinian cause and has kissed and hugged some of the area's most flagrant terrorists is beside the point The major speculation must be that the United States was set up. The Rev. Mr. Jackson must have been given some assurance that his trip to Damascus would be fruitful. This assurance must have come from the Syrian Ambassador to the United Nations. Obviously, the Syrians looked upon the trip and the release of the captured airman as a propaganda coup that would embarrass the President of the United States. By releasing Lt. Goodman, the Syrians demonstrated to the world that they art- humanitarians and morally acceptable. Thjs is hogwash. The behavior of Assad is a matter of record — not a good record- President Reagan knows this, the State Department knows this, and so should the American public. The fact is inescapable: the Arab nations are masters of deception and manipulation. They know how to use us for their benefit, and in this particular case Assad has used Jackson. The only redeeming result is that Lt. Goodman is free.
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Committee on Educationally Handicapped Children and is chairman of the JCC Little and Big Dribblers Program. He is on the American Academy of Pediatrics Executive Committee and chairman of the American Academy of Public Affairs. He also serves on the executive committee of Children's Hospital Staff and on the Youth Advocacy board. Dr. Itkin and his wife, Marvin Poiikov Marvin Poiikov, currently Marsha, have three chilsecretary of the Federation, dren, Andrew, Cory and Jais Kecking a term on the Fed- son. They arc affiliated with Beth El Synagogue. eration board. "In our small Jewish comHe U executive vice-president of Aaron Ferer and munity it is important that we do work for ourselves to Sons. Mr. Poiikov was co-chair- provide service* which help man of the 1978 Young maintain our Jewish idenMen's Division of the Fed- tity," said Dr. Itkin. eration Combined Campaign and was co-chairman of the 1983 Philanthropies Campaign. He is past vicepresident of the JCC Board of Directori, and it past vice-president of the Health Club. In 1978 Mr. Poiikov re• ceived the Justin Creenberg Young leadership Award. He has been active in B'nfli B'rith, serving as a member of the Henry Monsky Board of Trustees and previously having served as Sanford Friedman the lodge's president. He is Sanford Friedman, curdirector of the Abe Greenrent vice-president and forberg Foundation. Affiliated with Temple Is- mer treasurer of the Federrael, Mr. Poiikov is a Tem- ation, has been nominated for a term on the Federation ple board member. He is also a member of the board. Mr. Friedman is president Tangier Temple Shrine. He and his wife. Sheila, of U.S. Financial Services, have three children. Ken, Inc. He has served on the ExChad and l^ancc. ecutive Committee and Planning and Budget Committee of the Federation and (PMOMt in past chairman of the lamttlMr ADLCRC and Insurance Committee*. He has oho been co-chairman of the Young Executive Division, Dr. Philip Itkin Dr. Philip Itkin is wtkinn and has served on the JCC n tpnn on the Federation Athletic Committee. board. Mr. Friedman in o past reDr Itkin hori served on cipient of the Justin Greenthe Jewish Family Services berg Young Leadership
award. He is on the Board of Girls' Club* of Omaha and is on the board of the Advocacy Office for Children and Youth. Mr. Friedman and his wife, Amylilive two children, Andres and Dustin. They are affiliated with Beth El Synagogue. "I have been involved with Federation! work for over 16 years." said Mr. Friedman. "I hope my experience can help add to the continued success of the organization."
Sandra Belgrade Sandra Belgrade is seeking a term on the Federation board. A LOVE volunteer and Health Club committee member, the is also active in NCJW, Hadattah and Beth El Sisterhood. She is secretary of the Neighborhood Council. Mrs. Belgrade and her husband, Edward, are affiliated with Beth El Syn-
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agogue. They have three sons, Robert, Bruce, and James. "I am interested in the Jewish community as an on going part of Jewish life," said Mr*. Belgrade.
Beverly Seldin Beverly Seldin has been nominated for a term on the Federation board. Mm. Seldin has served as vice-president of NCJW, and has been active in the NCJW trouping theater. She has also participated in Philanthropies. Mra. Seldin haa been vice-president of Omaha Ballet Special Project* and has served on the board of Omaha Symphony. Mrs. Seldin and her husband Millard have three children, Scott, Trad and Derry. They are affiliated with Temple Israel. "I love Omaha," said Mrs. Seldin, "and I want to give something back to the community that has taken me in and made me one of i t s
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_ 9:30 BBC Regional Mtg 10:00 College Freshman & High School: College discussion 4-6:30 JCC Jan. 10 - AZA 60th Anniversary Mt« : 7JO Jan. 14 - MZ/AZA #100 Function Jan. 15- MZ Meeting 10:30 Kdiar Meeting....' 10:30 Jan. 18- BBYO Exec Board 4:00 Jan. 27 - Ediar-MZ Cultural Jan. 28 - Beau Dance Date Party Information from synagogue youth groups not available at this time. '
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To tbe Editor: I felt compelled to write this article and hope you can put it in the Proas — pbout Greg Kosinov'sky. How fortunate I was/to nee Greg on Good Morning America. He wan a shefcr delight. I was personally deeply touched. ,' What a hnndwunc yo/ing mnn and what an asset not only to Omaha, but to America ton. His principal, Dr. Kjiima, who was with him was kvelling nachex from him in_the I^kgrom^anjdjrighlfjj|lj^so,_Fpjr_ lFc~Te"w"?nihutcs hTwa* bn7bo made a lasting impression. What a very wise young mon — without too much hesitation he answered the questions. His deep conviction — articulation and assuredness, in much beyond his yca'ni and from one who has lived beyond his years of experience. How proud his parents must be of him and may he be a conbtant source of /joy to them. The complete article in the P r e n was a treasure. Our hats off to such an outstanding Jewish boy and the best of life to a truly wonderful young man. May he be an inspiration to all of us. Mm. MorrU S a x Correction Hermcne Zweiback wo* identified incorrectly as president of Temple Israel
Sisterhood in last week's paper. She u a past president. Nonie Seiner it the current president.
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It was around the turn of the century that various communities in the United States began associating and federating their agencies for the relief of the poor. In 1895, Boston Jewry shaped its Associated Jewish Philanthropies into what was to become the first Jewish Federation in America. The following year, Cincinnati followed suit and formed its United Jewish Social Agencies. Chicago founded its Jewish Charities in 1900 and St. Louis in 1901. Then o^i October 18, 1903, our own community of Omaha joined the march and founded the Associated Jewish Charities through a merger of the Omaha Hebrew Club, B'nai B'rith, the Young Men's Hebrew Benevolent Society, and several other Societies engaged in humanitarian activities.
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There are many ways of dramatically contrasting the Federation of 80 years ago with that of today. One could compare the hiring of a horse and wagon in
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One could compare the hiring of a horse and wagon in 1905 with the chartering of jets to Israel today.
1905 with the chartering of jeU to Israel in 1983 or the engagement of • woman in 1911 to "do the typing labours" with the greater number of staff today.
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In 1913, a violent tornado struck the heart of Omaha, passing through the Jewish district around Twenty-first and Lake. Altogether, 153 Jewish families suffered . . . many left penniless, without food.
Jews increasingly patronized other general hospitals as they pulled themselves up out of poverty. _^ The amount of free charity work done each month for non-Jews was frequently greater than that done for Jews who increasingly patronized other general hospitals as they pulled themselves up out of poverty.
The Federation realized it bad to find means of adapting to advene conditions; accordingly, in 1931, the Jewish Community Center, Jewish Welfare Federation, and Jewish Philanthropies merged into a sin-
In 1931, the JCC, Jewish Welfare Federation, and Jewish Philanthropies merged into a single organization. gle organization. The Federation established seven standing committees (forerunners of today's Depart'' ' menu) and created the Board of Directors,
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Many of them were left penniless, without food, clothing, or shelter and ill from exposure and injuries. clothing, or shelter and ill from exposure and injuries . . . The Associated Jewish Charities established a relief station the day following the disuster, and the Relief Committee met almost daily for weeks after the tornado. Diamond Picture Theater, 20th and Lake. 1913 tornado
During 1925, the Relief Department of the Federation assisted 47 families, including 99 adults and 130 children. It also gave temporary aid in the form of a meal and night's lodging to 408 "transients."
Omaha's first Jewish Community-Center, built in 1925 at 20th and Dodge at a cost of $400,000, contained a swimming pool, gymnasium,'classrooms, kitchens, auditorium, library, social service offices, and meeting rooms. •
Sometimes the transients and wife deserters were one and the same. Another unthinkable problem was that of wife desertion. The Federation office maintained ties with the National Desertion Bureau to track down Jewish men who had shirked their family responsibilities. Sometimes the transients and wife deserters were one and the same.
One of the roost important branches of the Federation's work was immigrant aid. In 1921, 405 sets of affidavits for residents of 14 European countries were prepared; and 55 food drafts and 231 individual money remittances for relief and transportation were' furnished to the Hebrew Sheltering Society.
1927 Annual Report. "Our Famous Slenderixiaf Class"
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In 1926, the Federation contributed over $6,000 to the City and South Side Talmud Ibrahs and also supported the YMHA and YWHA. These two group* prided themselves on keeping hundreds of Jewish children between the ages of 8 and 22 "off the street
The YMHA and YWHA prided themselves on • keeping hundreds of Jewish children " . . . out of cheap pool rooms and dance halls."
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After Pearl Harbor, the JCC provided social and recreational facilities to thousands of soldiers passing through Omaha. through Omaha... many non-Jews encountered Jews and Jewish institutions for the first time in their lives.
corners, out of cheap pool rooms and dance halls, directing their natural energy along constructive lines and developing them into clean-hearted and cleansouled Jews and Americans." The Depression caught the community in a double bind, for at the same time the demand for services increased, there was a depletion in the material resources of the community. Only by means of special grants from the Jewish Philanthropies and the Community Chest was the Federation able to balance its budget in 1934.
When Israel became a state in 1948, the Philanthropies division of the Federation raised an unprecedented $800,000 for the beleaguered infant state and secured bank loans totaling $350,000 to provide it with immediate funds.
In 1937, the Federation hired Paul Veret as Executive Director, a position he held until shortly before his death in 1970. Through his passion for Jewish
. . .-the Federation Library ranks among the finest collections of Jewish materials in the United States.
1945 Philanthropies Campaign Luncheon. Left to right: Harry Kulakofsky, (Unknown), Dr. Philip Sher, (Unknown.) (Unknown.) Hyman Ferer.MoaheSharett, David Blacker, Joe Rice, Rabbi Meyer Kripke, Louis Somberg. Foreground: Leonard Goldstein.
books and materials, he helped build the Federation Library into one which ranks among the finest collections in the United States. There had been discussion since the 1930's about building a second, new Home for the Aged. In 1946, forces in favor of a new Home triumphed over their
. . . Forces in favor of a new Home triumphed . . ,
The Yom Kippur War in 1973, like the Six-Day War in 1967, brought forth a great outpouring of concern and money from Omaha Jewry . . . The 1974 campaign goal was $4,000,000, two and a half times the $1,600,000 raised the previous year.
opponents; and the Dr. Philip Sher Home for the Aged was built at 52nd nnd Grant Streets.
Camp Newman opened in 1963 and was a strong factor in the lives of Omaha's Jewish Youth for many
Camp Newman was a strong factor in the lives of Jewish youth. 1927 Annual Report. "The Center Library is Used by Young and Old."
In the early 1970's, the Federation and Omaha Jewry once again began resettling refugees, this time Russian Jewish families fleeing the persecution of the Soviet government. These newcomers have established themselves quickly and, as immigrants of generations past, hove become an asset to Omaha.
years. In 1978, the camp was sold; and the proceeds from the sale were placed in the Esther K. Newman Endowment Fund for youth work and activities.
The Federation established the Bureau of Jewish Education in 1939 to administer the subventions given to the city's religious schools and (o provide adult education in the community.
In 1951, tho Federation took over publication of the Jewish Press and distributed it to every member of the Jewish Community, \\& owner, David Blacker, bad published the paper since 1920 and voluntarily transferred it at no cost to the Federation.' , \., Friends at Camp Newman, 1074
Four Generations, 1979: Left to right: Joseph PolJack, Boris Toytor, Maya Tayter, Boris Rogovia, Klra Pollack, Eddie Tayter, Fain* Rogovin, Anna Pollack, Yeota Tcyf, Paya Verebeychyk.
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Today, the campus at South 132nd Street offers facilities for all age*. The new Jewish Community Center opened in 1973 and ia the setting for a multitude of cultural, educational, social service, and athletic activities. It also houses offices for the Federation and its seven Departments. The adjoining 48-unit Livingston Plaza Apartments, opened in 1981, and the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home for the Aged,buUt in 1982, complete this unique complex., ... . , , , • •••* "•
Presidents ofthe Omaha Jewish Federation Carl Brandeis 1903-1905 Samuel Ravitz
Morris Jacobs
Robert H. Kooper
1905-1915
Morris Levy
1945-1947
1958-1960
1971-1972
Milton Livingston
Harry Trustin
1947-1949
1960-1962
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Joe M. Rice 1949-1951
Dr. Philip Sher
Hyman Ferer
Ernest A. Nogg 1962 Arthur H. Goldstein
1923-24 1929-30
1951-1953
1963-1965
William J. Holzman
J. Harry Kulakofsky
1925-28 1931-1941
1953-1955
Henry Monsky
JackW. Marer
1941-1943
1955-1957
S. Elmer Gross
Morley Zipuraky 1972-1974 Harlan J. Noddle 1975 Leonard "Buddy" Goldstein 1976-1977 Isidore Trctiak ..;' 1978MaryFcllman 1978-1980 Joseph Kirshenbaum
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Sam Beber 1943-1945
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TbJUi special section was compiled by the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society from a history of the Omaha Jewish Federation researched and written, by David Bittner. Come see the exhibit "100 Years of Nebraska Jewish History, 1850 to 1950" on display at the Jewish Community Center's Gallery West, now through'February 12.
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SERVICES: Friday: 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Paul Drazen, Cantor Emil Berkovits and the Beth El Chair wilt conduct the services. An Oneg Shabbat will follow services. Saturday: Services at 9:30 a.m. Kidduth following services. Youth service 11 a.m.. Minha, Ma'ariv 4:60 p.m. Sunday: Services at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Weekday*: 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. MEN'S CLUB BREAKFAST Men's Club will sponsor a breakfast following the minyan which begird at 10 a.m. LUNCH AND LEARN WITH THE RABBI The Lunch and Learn scrie* will continue on Thursday, Jan. 12, noon to 1:30 at the Conant Hotel.
By Rabbi Myef S. Kripke In this Sidrah the narrative of the Exodus is interrupted to give initial regulations about the Passover sacrifice. Among these regulations, Sabbath Candlelighting for Friday, January 6, 4:52 p.m. indeed the first, is that no alien is to share in it; but Temple Israel those who have been assimBeth Israel SERVICES: ilated into the House of IsStuart Tucker, will cele- SERVICES: Friday: 8:15 p.m. rael through circumcision brate her Bat Mitzvah dur- Friday: Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks ing Shabbat Services Friday Mincha and Kabbalat may share in it — for they and Cantor Harold I. Fire- and Saturday, Jan. 13 and Shabbat 5 p.m. are Israelites. stone will officiate. Rabbi 14. This gives rise to a more Late Friday Night Family Brooks will deliver a ShabMEN'S CLUB than casual midrashic dis8:15 p.m. bat message. Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks The Oneg Shabbat fol- cussion of "gerut" — conThe Oneg Shabbat fol- will speak Sunday, Jon. 8, to lowing services will be spon- version — in S h ' m o t lowing services will be given congregants and their sored by Sisterhood. Itabba. by Temple Israel Sister- guests on A Matter of Lit- Saturday: The midrash goes so far erary Sex. hood. as to say that converts may Morning service 8:45 a.m. Rabbi Brooks has been a Saturday: The D'Var Torah will be serve as priests, eating the Jewish Chautauqua Society delivered by Alan Katchen. showbread of the Sanctuary Morning Services 11 a.m. lecturer for many years, CLASSES A Kiddush follows the and serving in the garments having spoken to thousands service in the Social Hall. Religious School of the priesthood. The midSaturday, Jan. 7 — 9 a.m., of college-age Christian stu- Jr. Congregation 10 a.m. rash here, and in other dents to tell them about statements of this section, is Sunday, Jan. 8 — 1 0 a.m. Class with the rabbi 4:15 Jews, Jewish theology, traopen and receptive to conHebrew School p.m. verts: "The Holy One reAteph, Monday, Jan. 9 — dilionB, moral and religious Mincha 5 p.m. no one; He accepts 4 and 5 p.m.; Gimmel, Mon- values. Miricha is followed by jects Offutt Air Base day, Jan. 9 — 4 and 5 p.m.; As a part of the morning Shalosh S'udot, Ma'ariv and everyone. The gates are always open: Whoever wishes Bet, Wednesday, Jan. 11 — program, Bill Wasserkrug, Hnvdalah. SERVICES: to enter may enter." Service* are conducted in 4 and 6 p.m.; Deled, Thurs- immediate post-president of Sunday: the Capehart Chapel every day, Jan. 12 — 4 and 5 p.m. Men's Club will be honored Morning service 9 a.m. To be sure, there are pasfor his performance during TRUSTEES Friday at 8 p.m. An Oneg sages in other parts of rabBreakfast and "Exploring Temple Israel Board of his two-year term. Shabbat follows the service. binic literature which art; A Lox and Bagel brunch Jewish Ideas" with the rabbi not at all receptive to conTrustees will meet at 7:30 Wednesday, Jan. 11 in will be served at 10 a.m. follows the service. verts, but wary of them in Council Bluffs p.m. the Milder Conference Cen- Men's Club members free, 'Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 5 the extreme. p.m. B'nal Israel ter at Temple. The Execu- guests $2 each. Rabbinic literature is so Guests are welcome. If GOLDSTEIN AWARDS extensive, and the number SERVICES: tive Committee will meet at Friday: 7:30 p.m. 6 p.m. preceding the Board not a Temple Men's Club The semi-annual presen- of authorities quoted so member', please call 556- tation of the Goldstein large, and the conditions Followed by Oneg Shab- Meeting. 6536 for reservations. bat. BAT MITZVAH Awards, for attendance at under which different stateSaturday: 9 a.m. Julie Molly Tucker, Sabbath Services, will be ments were made so various, Sunday: 9 a.m. daughter of Ellen and Blumkin Home made on Saturday, Jan. 7. that it is not easy to defend SERVICES: Students who will be pre- one or another position as Friday: 7 p.m. sented with the award are: authoritative. COUPON 15% 15% Daily and Saturday: It may, however, lie said Barbie Feldmon, Jonathan The resident* and staff of Fischer, Allen Klopper, Mi- that when converts come to the Rose Blumkin Home in- chael Levine, Stuart Obcr- Judaism in sincerity, and upon presentation of vite the families, volunteers man, Michael Kirkc, when they have no motive This Coupon and friends of tho residents Melissa Kirke, Marci Lev- for conversion except relito attend services in the ine, Joshua RoBcnbaum, gious conviction, Judaism is Herbert Goldsten Syn- Steven Berman, Phillip pleased to have them. agogue. Kiddush following Bcrmnn, Gwen Obcrmnn, There is evidence to a (it the tame location lor IB year*) services on Shabbat. Eileen Kadcr, Mark Kirkc, substantial Jewish effort for 12100 West Center Road 333-0333 Joey Rotenboum, Mordy conversion or "semi-conver(B«l Air Plata — West BldQ.. Upper Le»»t) B'nai Jacob Schwartz, Rachel Shyken, sion" to Judaism in the first OMC COUMM f l « compel. 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not press these-"God-fearers" to accept Judaism fully, which would have included circumcision, mikveh, and full observance of Kashrut and Sabbaths and Holy Days. Indeed it was the presence of the large numbers of "semi-converts" which made the task of Christian missionaries so easy. For Christianity offered what Judaism offered — monotheism, ethical standards, and eternal life — but without the uncompromising character of Jewish monotheism, and without circumcision, Sabbaths, Holy Days, and Kashrut, and with the addition that so appealed to the pagan mind, the man-god. One can say, without levity, that Christian missionaries succeeded by "discounting the religious price" for the goods that Judaism offered. All of this suggests serious consideration of the problems of conversion in our own times in the United States. One rabbi whom I much respect served in his community for about 40 years and never accepted a convert. I cannot agree with this. And I do not agree that marriage-to-a-Jew is not an acceptable motive for conversion, and that conversion must be limited to pure, otherwise unmotivated religious conviction. We have had enough examples of converts to Judaism who have become loyal, upstanding Jews to make us aware that sincerity itself is the key — even if the original motivation was marriage. What is needed for conversion, of course, is a serious study of Judaism, an adult understanding of Judaism's view of the world and of God and man, a readiness to observe Jewish sanctities, including public and private prayer, a feeling for membership in the House of Israel, and a willingness to share in its concerns.
PERSONALS I would like to thank my relatives and frler|d9 for the flowers, cards, and good wishes I received during my recent Illness. A special thanks to Rabbi Nadoff. Nathan Glmple
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I don't know what the temperature U as you read this, but as I write, we are on the 7th day of below zero. For • week, the only topic of conversation is the weather, you should pardon the expression. It tends to make a person a little humble. We who are accustomed to merely turning a faucet for water, now know what terror strikes when no water pours. Oh oh — frozen pipes. And that automotive wonder out there in the garage. You know, the shiny chariot with buttons for music, seat adjustments, windows, trunk openers . . . why it's so smart it turns out the headlights by itself after you get to the door. But just let the wind chill index hit 40 something below and it says nothing. The battery is dead and doesn't want to be resuscitated.
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Probably the one failure that scares the socks off all of us is the.fear of a power outage. We don't realized how many of our conveniences are dependent on electricity until the God-forbid situation when the furnace as well as the lights go off. Then taken, we think back to how people got along before all those miracles were, invented. Personally, I don't want to know about it. I feel about "doing without" as Tevya felt about being poor. It may not be a disgrace, but it's no honor either! Ordinarily I don't believe in wasting energy on something I can't change. But I have to admit, I have tinus to my Zadas — both of them. While it's true I'm grateful they didn't miss the boat that brought them here, I have this complaint: Why the heck did they stop in Nebraska? Never mind about landsltiter already here. Big deal. Couldn't they have pioneered a little further south and west maybe? Would it have been.so much trouble to plow on to California or Arizona? Well, it's too late now. Hut nevertheless, I'm regiistering a protest. Our climate inn't weather. It's an oonshickenish. Now go get that translated. Maybe the exercise will keep you warm!
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ARTHUR WEITZ Graveside services for Arthur Wcitz were conducted Dec. 28 at Fisher Farm Cemetery. In addition to his wife, Bets, he is survived by a brother, Leo and sister, Minnie; nieces and nephews. WARREN DENENDERG Graveside services were hrld on .Ian. I at Golden Hill Cemetery for Warren Denenberg, 51. Survivors: mother, Fannie iJencnberg; brother*. Bernard, Michael and Marshall. Ml. View. Calif., Herbert. Philadelphia; Norman, Omaha; Daniel, San Diego, Calif.; sister. Ann Feinberg, Philadelphia.
This is further reinforced with the recognition by the Jewish Federation of Omaha of our Volunteer of the Year, and the fact that two of our Board members wire recipients of the \JH* Jeanne Schroger and Justin Greenberg Memorial Young leadership Awards. Furthermore, presentation of two valuable and unique educational programs resulted in the honor of receiving the Community Service Award. Jewish Family Service has grown vtrf quickly. Now is the time to appreciate what we hove accomplished. We intend to continue providing a full range of quality counseling wrviceii, and to sponsor excellent educational programs for the Omaha community. We aim to continue satisfying the npccial nerds of adoption nnd Tzcdakah for the Jewish community. We hove gained the insight and expertise to continue to provide the high quality of our present range of services. It in with this insight that 1JW4 will be another good year, which will require hard work by staff and lay volunteer*. We will continue to "marvel at htrw high we have climbed, while marveling at the peaks and valleys that lay on the other »ide of the mountains." Denis* Greenberg President Allan M. Gonsher Executive Director •
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The Taedokah Campaign continues to provide for the Jewish needy. An integral part of the agency's service is providing quality professional counseling for families and individuals. Jewish Family Service's staff, Alice Weiss. Toni I'nMory, and Allan Gonsher, who specialize in child, adolescent nnd family therapy, provide guidance for all of these project*. Support and participation by a highly articulate, sensitive and fiscally responsible Board Has always been present. Volunteers who hove directed agency policy, asmimed ownership of program*, demanded conservative budgeting, coordinated agency activities, and created incentives for staff growth and development have always been nvailahle.
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Once the program goes into effect, you can expect to receive a telephone call from an assigned volunteer between 9 in the morning and noon every day, seven days o week. The caller will just auk if you're o.k. If you don't answer, an emergency procedure will be put into motion to be sure you are nil right.
The professionals and lay Board of Jewish Family Service have "stopped and reflected" before venturing on to other challenges. In three and one-half short years, the agency has grown from a small, one-person agency which catered to the crisis needs of the Jewish community, to a multifaceted family, serve agency with a staff of three professionals. Educational programs that are unique and creative in the Omaha area are presented by Jewish Family Service for both the lay and professional communities. In fact, recognition of these efforts has been given by the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Much time is allotted by professionals l<> pregnancy counseling and adoption work.
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By Nancy Pearlraan While the cold weatfier continue* to curtail outside activities for the residents, it didn't stop Rabbi Brooks from coming out to speak to the folks on Dec. 20. He is always a favorite. Ricklie Hoyt has renewed an old talent and has been busily turning out lovely water colon. She attended a Tuesday morning art class ot thtr JCC taught by Ann Schwartz and got inspired again. More than 20 residents have been busy doing volunteer work sometimes twice a day. They fee) great knowing they arc helping variou* charities with their paper work.
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of Mrs. Robert Feinberg and Mrs. Phillip Crandell, both of Omaha. Mr. Jaburg son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl - Jaburg of New York City was graduated from Vassar College and Boston University Law School. He is associated with MacLean and Jacques, Ltd. a law firm in Phoenix, Arizona.
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card floating around the Home, being signed by everyone to be hand delivered in honor of Mrs. B's 90th birthday. Everyone of us wishes her the happiest of birthdays. There will be lovely centerpieces at the Federation luncheon Jan. 8, compliments of the residents. They have been making silk flowers and will arrange pine needles and pine cones around the bottom of the vases, with a little bird perched on the cones.
Karin asks for anyone interested in attending the symphony on Jan. 26, please call the Blumkin Home. They need one more volOne again the residents unteer to go along with the enjoyed the annual New residents that night. VolYear'* Kvc party... drc»«d unteers are also needed for in pajamas. Karin and her the new ceramics classes win Shawn were the ho*tc«« slated for Spring. They will and host at the third annual be Fridays at 10 to 11. New Year'* Eve Pajama Here's a chance to offer Party, with wine coolers, your services and do somepopcorn and marvelous snacks prepared by A.H.A. thing fun. LOVE volunteers Everyone played Bingo and are special people and ask enjoyed music by Ernie that you become special too, and put some LOVE in your Priesman. life. Wo also wish you and There is a huge birthday yours a healthy, happy 1934.
HADASSAII BOARD The Hadassah Board will meet Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Reva Oruch, 9324 Cuming Plaza #5C (Landmark Apartments). Co-hosUss is Edith Abrams. Board Meetings are open to all members.
Reservations for dinner may be made with Marion Strauss at 658-2046. NCJW BOARD Board members of the National Council of Jewish Women will meet at the Jewish Community Center on Jan. 12 at 0:15 a.m.
NCJW MEETS By Dorlene Golbltz National Council of Jewish Women will present "A Night, Of, For and About Authors" on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the home Reservations may be of Susie Cohn, 134 So. made by calling Janet at 122nd St. Omaha Section 551-1367 or Edith Rogert at members Karen Javitch and 571-3017. Amy Friedman, co-authors of Mother Knows Best, If ATIKVAII DINNER will share their experiences. American Mizrachi Mother Knows Best is Women, Hatikvah chapter, now in its second printing, will hold a dinner meeting and they are in the process Saturday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. of writing their next book, in the recreation room at The Birthday Book. Beth Israel Synagogue. Sally Venger, past president Donna Hcrsch will presof the YES Club, will speak. ent the concept of an Mrs. Venger attended the Omaha Section book club, Senior Intern program to- including the general format cusingon legislation and is- and guidelines for interested sues affecting the elderly, in members. Washington, D.C. Following the program American Mizrachi will be the "7 Can Help" Women also has announced second birthday party, comthe recent dedication of the plete with birthday cake and new Beth Hayeled Child- a KETV cameraman to film haven in Gilo, Israel. the celebration to show on channel 7's television newscast. R.S.V.1'. to Linda Dunn, 834-2311; Rocky Lewis, 333Shan and Kerry Fields of 1735; or Jody Malaahock, Wheeling, Illinois, an- 333-7440 by Friday, Jon. nounce the Dec. 5, birth of 13th. a son, Jason Robert. Grandparents are Dr. Milton and Maxino Simons and Rose and Matt Fields of Skokie, Illinois.
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PIONEER WOMEN Pioneer Women Na'amat will meet at the home of Janet Rosenstein. 1201 North 72nd Street at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15,
iGRAND -OPENIN Kim's Karate School at the Jewish Community Center Maiter: K. H. Kim 7th Degree Black Belt. With over 27 years of teaching experience, Tae Kwon Do (Korean karate) Is the art of unarmed combat for self defense, however It also has many other advantages. These include physical fitness as well as the development of confidence and discipline In the Individual. The aim of fae Kwon Do Is to develop concentration, speed, power, strength, accuracy, balance, and coordination. At the same time It Is an excellent way to stay In condition, since practicing utilizes every single muscle In the body. Mr. Kim makes every effort to help each Individual student excel In the art of. TAE KWON DO.
Class Starts January 17. Special rates for Pre-reglstratlon _ijAdult_C|a$$ — J k « ^ & Thurs. 8-9 pm._. • Pee Wee Class (6-II yrs.) Fri. 4-5 p.m. • Ladles Self Defense Class Wed. 8-9 pm or Thurs 1:30-2:30 pm
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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 of additional candidates for officers or board positions for the Federation must be handled by written petition signed by at least 15 Federation members and filed with the Federation Secretary (Marvin Polikov) not later than December 26,1983. The candidates must endorse the petition. Nominees as presented by the Federation and Agency Nominating Committees: PBESfflEMT (2 y«»r») - Howard Kailow FIRST VICE PRESIDENT - Mori Tnchttnturg (68) VKe PRESIDENTS: Don Oroantwrg, Robert Ow&nafl TAUSUAEA • Ron QUck SECRETARY . L H U (Cook!*) Hotwman
BOAflO OF DIRECTORS » VEAB TEBM8 IMDBta. 1M7 Sandra Belgrade. Jaw Brooks, Put Epstein, Sonlord Friedman. Nancy Homstem, Phi ItMn, Mary Pottov, Dev Setdn. Isidore M. Trotlik. Hermene Zwe&ack.
2YEABTEIU»ENDfH<l-1Ma Art Ader JEWISH E0UCATWM Joseph KJrshar&sum • President; OteM BWeher • one year; Phyfis Brawn - (wo yetrt: PmJEpitotn _ -ana year; RuftEiman: two years: Or. PmJFrtsiar • two yews; Mono Goodman. two yen; Or. Alan Ha<*et • threo yoa/s: r>. Alan Kurianct • tnree -years; • Roy Uvmo • tnreo yean: Jack Noodel - one ytur, Sheda PoUov - throe years, Hannah Schwab -two yous, Of James I. Wan • one yoar;Or. Lewis Yiger > - one yoar. JEWISH COMMUNITY C8MTEH Tho following people art nominated (or a tvPtV year seat which w« expire In December, 1885. Barnto Atsufer; MJlon Bloom: Usa Lewis: ESnore Pennor: Jody Malashocx; Isidore M. Trcto*. The loBowing people have ececpWJ nominations , id throe-year forms which wfl expire m December, 1086 Marffo Own*; Carot Katiman; Norman Sheldon. Robert Zuber, Nelson Gordman has accepted nomination to rifl an unoxpired three-year Hat made vacant by tno election of Dene KWn as President. TNs .teat expires December. 1935. JEWISH FEDERATION UBRAAY New president — Shirley Goodman; Vice President W»s Roii. New Library Committee member*: Carl Tlchauer, Carol Nathan. Mane Oetman, and Cheryl Lee. OUTGOING MEMBERS: ElinWO Whitman, JadtDUtch.
JEWISH PRESS Don Klein, president: Bob Oberman, vico president: Treas. Roe Shupock; Secretary: Jean Ann Kruplnsky, Aaron Hoityfc, Bonnie Horwlch, Phi Splzman. Marshal Kushner. Penny Erxfloman. . JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE Oenfso Greenberg, President; Howard Epstein, Vico President: Scon Friedman, Treasurer: Sherry Taxman. Secretary. New Directors to be totaled (or 1984 en: Potor Brodkey, Marc Detman. Dean Franket. Jan Wayne, Janet WWroob. , fcOUCRC Officers and Executive Committee: President, Dr. Carl Qreenberg; First Vice President, John Bem(toln; Second Vioe President, Stephen Shun; CoPreslcum L*w Committee, Usa Lewis and Robert Wit: President Media Committee, LesSe (CopWe) Hobermm; President Education Committee, Rabbi Myw Krtpke: At Larao Member, Mlml Weldbaun; ImmtffiUe Past President, Sydney Osten. Board Members Three Year Terms: Sherman Brodkey. David FrledUnd, Robert Freeman, Shirley Goldstein, , Barton Qreenberg, Doriiel Kaplan, Jeri Kaplan, Stanley Kriegar. Myron MiWor, E. Robert Newman. , Two Year Terms: Frederic* Cassman, Judge Samuel Cooper. RonQordon (Comhusker Lodge), Jack Ketz, Charles Monasoo, Loe Polikov (Monsky Lodge). Aviva Sbukert, frvtn Yaffe, Ernest wmtroub. Ex-Offtoo Rabbi Sidney Braotis, Rabbi Paul Dra. zert. Rabbi Isaac Nadoll, Howard Kailow. BUREAU FOR THE AQINO 1984 Board Membership. Officers: Jack E.Cohen, Prealdant: Don Kloln. Vice President; Jerome Milder. Past President; Bert Lewis, Secretary; Steve Redler, Treasurer.- Term Expires 1065: Kevee Kirshenbaum, Yolanda Lomor,. Dr. MOton Margolin, Sandy Nogg, Or. Maurice Schwartz. Term Expires 1984: Arlcno Beber,' A m Odrront, Toby Kagan,, Anno Katzman, Jade E. Carton; Don Klein, Leo Jane Paraow. Steve Reder. You Richards, Judi Paul. Term Expires I B M : Jerry KobS, Norman Batt. Carol Farber, Mke FeUman, Bert Lewi», Jerome Milder, Nancy Peartman. Honorary Members: Nate Nogg, Joe Rtc*, Mary Wine. . "
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By Henry Stern Next meet Jan. 10. DeBy Marty Skomal announce* as its next pro- spite the weather, a nice atJCC artUt-in-resideaee duction the 1937 Pulitzer tendance Dec. 27. At the and theater director Prize winning comedy. You earlybirdi, V.P. Norm Right on the tail of their Can't Take It With YOB, Wohlner presented speaker. latt successful production by Moss Hart and George S. Bill Poster, a member of the Th« Convertible Girl, Ar- Kaufman, Astronomy Society. Bill lene Goodman chairman of Audition* for the produc- quoted from Modern Mathe JCC theater committee tion will be Sunday, Jan. 15 turity and National Geoand Monday, Jan. 16 at 7 graphic publications in his p.m. Parts are open for nine discourse on the Universe, men and seven women, age including Carl Ssgan's opinHAVING AN 17 and up. ions, Einstein's theories (it One of the most success- was agreed that Einstein AFFAIR? ful end popular plays of our was the greatest of them • STCCIAl. EVENT time, You Can't Take It ail), excerpt* from the Bible • WEDOING RECEPTION With You, it the story of (Genesis}, and he told us of • COMPANY PARTY • CIVIC EVENT the Sycamore family, a Rabbi Nodoffn opinion of • BIRTHDAY PARTY group of lovable eccentrics. God's plan for the Universe . STAG PARTY The play follows daughter, in case it disintegrated. • GRADUATION PARTY Alice Sycamore's attempt to • BAR & BAT MITZVAH win a beau from the con- We learned how the anCall as for your ventional and unhappy cients, the Babylonians. Catering Needs Chinese, Jews, Egyptians, Kirby family. 289-3545 The production will open Greeks, and others formuSaturday, March 31 and run lated their calendars. AsApril I, 3. 7, 8, 12, 14, and trology entered the picture, 15. Thia production i» made the Spanish invaders depossible with the assistance stroyed records from a Metof the Nebraska ArU Coun- icah civilization, and the Church in Rome, upon cil. threat* of inflicting pain from the Inquisition, prevented many new discoverSKYLINE WOODS ies from being made known, COUNTRY CLUB since it was hearsay, and de2I7l»*W«tCrakrRd. viated from the teachings of "Cawing. On The Prcmun or the church. la The Home" On to a satisfactory luncheon, Motzi by Meyer Green, Bcnschen by Harry Schulman. a thank you from Pres. AJ Bergman for serv-
ices rendered by members of the group, a report by Mollie that the New Year's party is cancelled and set up for Spring, a request from Al to stand in memory of Art Weitz, who patted on this week- Al reminded us to send in names of local alltime Jewish great athletes. Musts, Hub Monsky and Elmer Greenberg, from the UNL teams. Elmer was allstate from Central Hi, and on several alt-American teams et UNL. Duke reported the (f: Nate dimple is home, as are Joe Sokoloff and Dr. Murray Simon. Marv Treller is al Clarkson. New Year's greetings from Mollie and Al Bergman, and Al introduced V.P. Norm Wohlner, who presented our guest speaker. Dr. H. Carl Camp, profet*or of political science at UNO. Dr. Camp told us it was a privilege to address us, and said that he has spoken to groups like our JC's before. He is from Arkansas, and his honors and accomplishment* could Till a page. Suffice that it was important for us to learn why we do and don't have facts as they arise, and that was his subject, the press and how they relate to us. The press insista on their rights through the first Amendment ,
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By Dr. Murray Frost Editor, Judalca Philatelic Journal Collecting stamps related to Judaica is an excellent way of learning about our Jewish heritage. Almost every day can be related to a Judaica stamp — either because it was issued on that day, or because it illustrates an event that happened on that day, or because it relates to a person who was born or died on that day.
showing Schware and his invention. Next week also marks the birthday of the fictional detective Ellery Queen. Ellery Queen Jewish? The fictional character never men-' tionsd his religion, but he was created by two cousins, Manfred Lee and Frederic Dannay. Lee was born on Jan. 11,1905. Queen a featured on a stamp from Nicaragua issued in 1972 and one from San Marino issued in 1979. Other famous Jews who For instance, today (Jan. were born in January and 6) is the anniversary of the who have been pictured on death of Haym Salomon in stamps (or whoife work* 1785. He was pictured on a have been) are: artuWltsaac stamp issued by the United Brodtky, Edward Magnus, States in 1976. Salomon Moshe Kisling, Joseph Ishelped to finance the Amer- raels, and pott* Chaim Hiican Revolution, although alik and Mapu. some controversy exists This month also marks whether his role w u that of the yahrait (anniversary of agent ot philanthropist. the death) of the following On this date in 1980, philoulicolly honored Jew* France issued two stamps sculptor Jo Davidson, depicting wood carvings French actress Rachel, from church pern with one chcmmnsien Bmanuel Lasshowing Joseph with the ker and David Janowski, grain bin and the other fea- physician Georges Widal, turing Joshua and Caleb re- German poetess Elsa Lasturning from the Promised ker-Sehuler, Socialist Rosa Land with a cluster of Luxemburg, and artist Arocdeo Modigiliani. grapes. Question* f o r ' next A week from today (Jan. month: Who was the only 13) marks the anniversary Rabbi to be pictured on a of the death of David United States stamp? What. Schwarz in 1897. Schwar* woman first cams to tbs atexperimented with dirigi- tention of the world as an bles. He died on the day that early patient of Slgmund he found out that the test Freud but then went on to flight for his rigid airship sufficient fame to be honwas approved. His widow ored on a stamp from Gercontinued with the prepa- many? rations for the flight The onlookers included Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin, Identified who then bought the patent BBYO Winter Regional righta from the widow. (So Convention coordinators we almost had a Goodyear pictured in last week's JewSchwan hovering over the ish Press were Laurie HerOrange Bowl.) Hungary is- man and Eric Tatelman. sued a stamp in 1948 show- Their names were inadverting both Schwarz and Zeppelin and another in 1077 ently omitted from the picture caption.
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