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Among those participating in the ceremony commemorating the founding of AZA in Omaha were from left, Brad Miller, AZA International Board; Jacqui Miller, BBG International Board; Andrea Gordman, regional N'siah; Dr. Max Baer, first international secretary; Alan Widman, president of AZA 1; and Dr. James Wax, chairman of the 60th anniversary committee. See photos on Page 8.
to the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine at By Morris Maline Editor-in-Chief a time when much of the American Jewish community was How did it happen that the international Jewish youth doubtful or even scornful of the idea. organization Aleph Zadek Aleph (AZA) started in Omaha? He pointed out also that the organization of Jewish FedThis is the question that Dj. Max Baer, first interna- eration services here in 1903 was a "pioneering" effort that tional director of the B'nai B'rith youth organization, an- is now the norm for American Jewry. swered last Saturday night. Dr; Baer said that AZA was founded when a group of He spoke to more than 100 who attended the AZA foun- Jewish boys decided to organize a club and find an advisor. ders' day dinner at the JCC. A monument marking the Nathan Mnookin, their first advisor, was employed by founding of AZA in Omaha was dedicated at the entrance Cudahy Packing Co. and was responsible for the developto the JCC during the program. "Omaha was the right community, it had the right people ment of a new type of synthetic rubber, derivatives of which at the right time, and it had the right idea", Dr. Baer ex- were later used to fuel rockets headed for the moon. When he was transferred to Kansas City, the boys looked plained. • • He pointed out that while all other Jewish organizations for a new advisor. began in the heavily populated centers on the East Coast, "All of their early contacts were too busy and this was AZA began its growth in the grass roots of American life. fortuitous," explained Dr. Baer. DrrBaer quoted Dr. Samuel Blumenfield, former presiThey came upon 22-year-old Sam Beber, vice president dent of the National Conference of Jewish Educators, in of O&aha's B'nai B'rith Lodge who agreed to be their adsaying:',' A Jewish community like Omaha is a far better visor providing they agreed to certain conditions. index to the Jewish life of the future than the major met* "It seems that Mr. Beber had some ideas of his own for ropolitan communities." _ • . ' His own experience in this community, Dr. Baer said, led • a national Jewish youth group and the start of the local him to describe early Omaha as a tightly knit settlement- . group coincided with his own thoughts. ' The boys agreed to look upon themselves as the nucleus • of traditional Eastern European Jews who were committed
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of a national group and agreed to infuse their club with Jewish values. The new Jewish youth group, Dr. Baer explained, found that the world outside Omaha was ripe for creation of a new Jewish youth group. "And the fact that they had Sam Beber — perhaps the greatest graduate of Creighton University law school ever — gave them a potential for great achievement." Mr. Beber, according to Dr. Baer, had a driving ambition to expand AZA beyond United States boundaries and he had a knack of recruiting extraordinary talent. * The stature of the men recruited to guide AZA was outstanding, Dr. Baer asserted. They included Harry Lapidus, the then president of Omaha Fixture and Supply Co., who was a member of the Iowa-Nebraska Boundary Commission and a civic minded. individual who campaigned against a corrupt Omaha City government only to be assassinated. Another recruit was. Judge Irving Stalmaster, the youngest judge to sit on the Nebraska Supreme Court and Harry Trustin, a city commissioner. Then, Henry Monsky, "a giant" who more than any other individual propelled AZA into the forefront. • , (continued on page 2)
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AZA monument dedicated at JCC (continued from page 1) "It was at the national convention in 1925 in Atlantic City. Monsky persuaded B'nai B'rith International to adopt the AZA movement as its international youth organization." Two years after the founding, Phil Klutznick" who was in the same league with Monsky . . . a genius who comes along only once in a generation" came aboard as the first executive secretary. He was 19 at the time. The next director was Julius Bismo of Memphis, who was 18. The trio of Beber, Klutznick, and Bismo was described as the philosopher, the quarterback, and the ball carrier — in that order. In dedicating the monument following his presentation, Dr. Baer said that the best possible monument to the efforts of the founder was that AZA was still alive and well in the place of its birth. Dr. Jim Wax, chairman of the AZA 60th anniversary committee, credited a Jewish Press editorial of more than a year ago with'proposing that such a monument be established in Omaha. Others on the committee were Robert Beber, Andrea Gordman, B'nai B'rith Girls; Marvin Kaplan, Henry Monsky Lodge; Margo Riekes; Esther Wax, B'nai B'rith Women; and Alan Widman, Aleph Zadek Aleph. Dr. Wax served as master of ceremonies for the dinner and others on the program were Thomas P. Neuman, assistant executive director, JCC; Steven Riekes, Cornhusker Lodge Board of Trustees; Steven Rod, executive director, JCC; Debra Polsky, regional director, BBYO; Howard Kaslow, president, Jewish Federation of Omaha. Also, Frank Goldberg, Cornhusker Lodge, Board of Trustees; Miss Gordman, BBG regional N'siah; Jacqui Miller, of Denver, BBG International Board; Alan Widman, regional Aleph Godol; Brad Miller, of Tucson, AZA International Board. Among those attending were charter AZA members Max Givot and Ben Kaslow.
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The following letter, directed to State Senator Ernest Chambers, was provided to the Jewish Press by the Jewish Federation of Omaha: May 8, 1984 Senator Ernest Chambers The Nebraska Unicameral 3116 North 24 Street Omaha, Nebraska 68110 Dean Senator Chambers: On April 22, 1984, KETV aired a program called "Kaleidoscope" which contained coverage of a recent speech you delivered at a rally. Some of the comments you delivered have hecome cause for concern and disappointment in the Omaha Jewish Community. The Jewish Federation of Omaha, and the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith — one of the Nation's oldest human relations agencies — are especially dedicated to combating anti-Semitism and bigotry in all its forms and nuances in this community. The remarks were damaging and insensitive to the Omaha Jewish Community. Such remarks serve only to reinforce stereotypes. Attacks on one minority group only serve to legitimize attacks on other groups. In recent months, several public officials have been called to account for insensitive remarks they have made. Last year Secretary of the Interior James Watt resigned after his insensitive and well-publicized remarks. In our State, you brought to the attention of the public a racist postcard ^mailed to a reporter by a fellow colleague in the Legislature. Remarks which tend to reinforce or encourage racial or religious stereotypes can be difficult to counteract, and are especially so when these remarks come from a respected leader such as yourself. If we are to promote racial and religious harmony among all members of our community, we must guard against public statements which tend to create prejudice, stereotype, and hate. By doing this, we can act together to promote better human relations for individuals from all walks of life. Sincerely, ' Howard Kaslow, President Jewish Federation of Omaha Carl Greenberg, Chairman Anti-Defamation League/Community Relations Council of Omaha
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SATURDAY, MAY 12 Bat Mitzvah, Jennifer Rubin, Temple Israel
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SUNDAY, MAY 13 Bagel Brunch, Temple Men's Club, Temple, 10 a.m. S.O.S. Social Evening, 6 p.m. Bd. Mtg. 7 p.m. Gen. Mtg., Beth Israel •' MONDAY, MAY 14 YES, 10 a.m. ' . Mary Kay Cosmetics, 6:30 p.m. Fed. Leadership Development, 7:30 p.m. All Generation Dinner, Beth El, 6 p.m. Day School Board Mtg. Dr. Abe Greenberg Foundation, B'nai B'rith Men, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 15 . Lunch & Learn, Noon . • Old Timers Duplicate Techniques, 7:30 p.m. Chess Club, 6:30 p.m. , :. NCJW Installation Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.. Highland ADL/CRC Law Comm. Mtg., Noon Hadassah Annual Linen Shower, B'nai Israel Syn., 12:30 p.m.
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Business consultant to speak to women
Mrs. Hunter's consulting work includes strategic vision-setting and planning, management of change, de-
veloping effective relationships between women and men and among multiple cultures, plus all areas of organinational development und executive development. She has made presentations and acted as a human resources development and organization consultant to government agencies, businesses, community and professional organizations in the United States and Canada. Ms. Hunter will speak on May 16, 7:15 p.m. at Ln Strada restaurant, 3125 South 72nd street, For those wishing to have dinner prior to the speaker, a group will meet at 5:45 p.m. Dinner can be purchased from the menu at the participant's expense.There is no charge to hear the guest speaker. For reservations, contact Missy at the Jewish Federation: 3348200, ext 211, by May 11.
Stuart Oberman and Jonathan Fellman were among the students honored by Rotary Club at the annual honor roll program at Peony Park last week.
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Denise Greenberg and Robyn Glick, co-chairmen of the Jewish Federation's new Women's Business and Professional Organization, have announced plans for the organization's first educational meeting. Carol 0. C. Hunter will speak on issues surrounding "Men and Women Working Together: Opportunities and Problems". Ms. Hunter is a senior partner of the Futures Group, Inc., a consulting firm for businesses and organizations who want to deal effectively with the changes of the future. A cofounder of the firm, she consults to both public and private organizations on ways that human energy can be used to maximum effectiveness.
Stuart, son of Myra and Robert Oberman, attends Lewis and Clark Junior High, and Jonathan, son of Beverly and Richard Fellman, attends Beveridge Junior High. Both students were honored at the 57th annualprogram for citizenship, leadership and school performance.
Public invited The public is invited to Bellevue College in Belle- join members of the Society vue will hear Rabbi Sidney of Survivors of the HoloBrooks of Temple Israel in> caust on Sunday, May 13 at Omaha discuss "Jewish Be- 7 p.m. at Beth Israel Synliefs and Practices Relating agogue for a social-educa. to Death," on June 13 in a tional evening, Cantor Leo Jewish Chautauqua Society Fettman, has announced. (JCS)-sponsored program. There will be a video view-
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 Calligraphy, 10 a.m.. Photography, 6:30 p m . • Duplicate Bridge, 6:45 p.m. JCC Admin. Members Council, 7 p.m. Hebrew High, 7:30 p.m. B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers,. Noon, Howard Johnson's Kallah Luncheon, 12:30 p.m. Women's Business & Professional Org. Dinner Mtg., La Strada 5:45 p.m.. Speaker 7:15 p.m.
ing of "The Survivors' Gathering in Israel, 1982" and a board meeting at 6 p.m. Addition Howard Borden was among the singers who entertained on May 6 at the Double Chai Revue.
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Talks planned Cantor Leo Fettman will speak on Judaism to three groups in May. On May 11, he will address two groups at Beth Israel Synagogud. They are: St. James Setbn and United Methodist women. On May 27 at 11 a.m. he will speak at the Second Unitarian Church, 3010 South 119th street.
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THURSDAY, MAY 17 JCC Exec. Comm. Mtg., 4:30 p.m. Beginner Bridge, 7 p.m. Novice Duplicate Bridge, 7 p.m. Ballroom Dance, 7 p.m. Neb. Jewish Historical Soc. Second Annual Mtg., 7:30 p.m. Israeli Dance, 7 p.m. Love Mtg., 9 a.m., Rose Blumkin Home Walk-ln-Drop-ln, Both El Hadassah & JF Library Adult Book Discussion Group, 1 p.m.
For further information an activities at the J.C.C. call Barbara Holllng, oxt. 271 'All events held at the JCC unless otherwise indicated.
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Dinner Dance to honor JCC presidents 1 Bernie Altsuler, chairman of the Adult Services Committee announces that the Adult Department is sponsoring a dinner and dance in honor of the 10th Anniversary year of ^.he Jewish Community Center.
The event, to be held June 9 at the JCC, will honor the present and past presidents of the JCC. The evening will include a champagne reception followed by dinner and dancing, with music provided by the Gulivia Brothers Trio. Cost for the evening is $16 per person.' Reservation forms will appear in this and futyre Jewish Preos editions and special invitations have been mailed to all present and past JCG Board members. Mr. Altsuler urges the entire community to attend to help honor the JCC presidents.
tant accomplishment of their tenure . as president of the JCC. According to Norman Batt, president, during 1975-76, "the highlight was the inauguration and.innovation of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program under the guidance of Dr. Eugene Zweiback and direction of Chuck Arnold, H & RE. director. This has had national recognition since the Omaha program was one of the first and most complete programs in the country". Saranne Gitnick, president in 1982-83, feels that "the' establishment of the Adult Services Department and Young Singles Program under the guidance of Bernie Altsuler and Debra Polsky was a1 tremendous accomplishment" during her term.
• Information regarding the 10th AnniverSeveral past presidents were asked to sary Dance may be obtained by calling Denote what they considered the most impor- - bra Polsky at the JCC, 334-8200, Ext. 235.
Anna E. Wiesman (Mrs. Benjamin) has been nominated to serve on the National Board of Women's League for Conservative Judaism for the ^.—- _, 1984-1986 term. The largest organV \ ization of Synagogue women in the world, Women's League for Conservative Judaism has a membership of over 200,000 women in more than 800 sisterhoods in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Anna Wiesman Puerto Rico, and affiliated groups in Israel
and other countries world-wide. Beth El Sisterhood, Omaha, is a member of Women's League for Conservative Judaism. Anne E. Wiesman is currently president of the Midwest Branch of Women's League for Conservative Judaism, which includes 26 Sisterhoods in the states of Colorado,, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin, and the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba in Canada. The Midwest Branch Sisterhoods have a combined membership of over 6,000 women. The election and installation of the National Board of Women's League for Conservative Judaism will take place during the Biennial Women's League Convention in mid-November 1984.
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Rabbi Brooks announces 1985 retirement Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks, Brooks has arranged, dilong active in the Jewish rected and presided at Temand general community of ple Israel's Institute on JuOmaha, has declared his indaism for Christian Clergy tent to retire from the active which annually hosts the rabbinate effective the end largest gathering of clergyof May 1985. persons of all faiths in this part of the country. At the last meeting of the Board of Trustees of Temple Rabbi Brooks said that it Israel on April 11, Rabbi is his intention to think Brooks' letter of intent was only about hia duties during received with regret. At the the coming year and theretime of his retirement Rabbi after he said he and his wife, Brooks will have' served as Jane, plan to remain in rabbi of the congregation for Omaha to pursue other in33 years. His service exceeds terests. that of any previous rabbi in Rabbi Brooks the history of the congreYESHIVA WINS gation which dates from NEW YORK (JTA) — Rabbi Brooks has been 1871. active both in academic and The Yeshiva University of A resolution adopted by in communal services in the Los Angeles (YULA) Boys' the congregation in formally community, serving on High School basketball accepting Rabbi Brooks' no- many major Jewish and team has won the Westside League championship, maktice of his retirement says in community projects. part. He has served three terms ing it probably the first "We are grateful for his of two years each on the Ex- Yeshiva High School team years of service, for his ecutive Board of the Central to win a league title in an friendship and for his dy- Conference of American open league. namic leadership both in Rabbis, one of these as an our Congregation and in the officer of the Conference community-at-large." which is the largest rabbinic Correction During Habbi Brooks' organization in the world. Omaha Hadassah anrabbinate at Temple Israel, Rabbi Brooks has been a nounces the following the congregation has more member of the National corrections to the April than tripled its member- Commission on Rabbinic 30, 1984 Program for the ship. The" rabbi served first Placement since its incepIsrael Ballet: at the Congregation's for- tion in 1960 when it de$500 Patrons mer building at 30th and signed the system to help Mr. and Mrs. Paul A1-. Jackson Streets, now the St. congregations and rabbis person in memory of John's Greek Orthodox while maintaining the auBruce Fellman Church. tonomy of both. $100 Patrons Since the new structure at • In 1981 Rabbi Brooks reMrs. Robert Feinberg ceived a citation from the 69th and Cass Streets was $50 Patrons dedicated in 1954 there have National Conference of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Apbeen three successive addi- Christians and Jews for his pel tions to the building and communal and inter-faith Mr. and Mrs. Joseph complete rebuilding follow- work. Kricsfeld ing the tornado of 1975. For 32 years Rabbi
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Another Russian success story
In this space each week, the editor tries to bring an important matter to the attention of the reader. HAIFA — Every Russian Jew who comes to Israel can It is the editor's hope that the reader will think tell a dramatic and often touching story. Irina Boguslavsky about the subject matter, perhaps talk about the ed- has a tale of her own. itorial with family and friends, and then, perhaps, She was born in Leningrad into a family that was Comtake whatever action seems most appropriate. munistic and had early discarded its JewishneES. Her chilThe editorial writer has much material to select dren bore names like Vladimir and Nina becauBe her family from. International, national, regional, local events wanted nothing to mark them out us Jewish. Yet, as she looks back upon it now, she had felt anti-Semitism ever and concerns are all appropriate. There is so much from which to make a choice. since her early childhood. Her father, though a loyal ComWhat determines the direction and content of the munist, sought to build a protective wall around her, but in vain. She was denied the opportunity to study electronics editorial? because she was Jewish, and instead went into the field of The answer is: naval architecture, which apparently did not appeal to other The one thought that sticks with him out of all the Russians. Her husband was in a related field. thoughts generated by his mail, study, personal conShe rose rapidly in her profession, but when in 1972 she tacts, and experience during the week. decided she wanted to go to Israel, her very success stood This week, the, subject is terrorism — not the kind in her way. She knew too many Soviet naval secrets, it was of terrorism we have seen used against Israel for so said, and permission was denied. The request to emigrate long — the kind that we have deplored over and over also cost her her job. She worked as an elevator operator again — but the reverse terrorism attempted not by and as an apartment house handyperson. Being an engineer, she could also repair the elevators when they broke Arabs, but apparently by Israelis. Late last month, an attempt was made to plant down. Her husband became a postman. In 1977, for one of those inexplicable Russian reasons, time bombs on a number of Arab buses. perhapB a mistake, she was permitted to leave with her These bombs were set to go off at the time the buses family. She had heard of the Technion, but did not realize were scheduled to'be traveling through densely pop- the great extent of its program, and on arrival in Israel took ulated areas. Reportedly, the buses would have been a job as a laborer in a factory. It was only later, by chance, loaded with passengers. that she discovered that the Technion also did work in Possible casualties could have been in the marine engineering. When she showed up with her diploma and her doctorate and report of her experience, they leaped. hundreds,, We're talking about hundreds of innocent Arabs: Where had she been? There was urgent need for people men, women, children, the elderly, the handicapped like her. During her first laboratory work in Haifa she made cer— certainly not armed soldiers or any other kind of tain recommendations, and advised what the research recombatants. sults were apt to be. Her colleagues were skeptical. She had Luckily, the potentially massive disaster was pre- not been permitted to take out of Russia any of her class-, vented when Israeli security forces discovered the plot ified research papers, and all her experience was in her and dismantled the bombs. head. However, the research was conducted as she advised. Police rounded up suspects from the West Bank Based on their studies and the data which she had reconand Golan Heights. The exact number was not dis- structed from memory, they were amazed to find that she closed, but all were identified as Jews. was right. Some years later she discovered in the Technion library A further allegation identified them also as unan English translation of one of her papers originally prederground terrorists. The members of this so-called terrorist group are sented at a symposium in Moscow in 1971 and published said to include prominent leaders of the settlement in the Akuticheskii Zhurnal. She recalls that at the time movement, right wing ideologues and military officers there had been doubt whether she should be permitted to take part in that symposium because of the secret nature with h,igh explosive expertise. of her work. She rushed to show her Technion department Both Premier Yitzhak Shamir and Labor Party Chairman Shimon Peres have forcefully condemned the attempted sabotage. They stressed that there is a national consensus By Barbara Simon, Foundation consultant against terrorism whether the acts are committed by The Omaha Jewish community has a unique, new vehicle Arabs or Jews. . <• • to help the Jewish Federation accomplish its long-range Shamir also brought up the important point that goals of providing for the welfare, culture, education, recsecurity forces^had to be diverted from their efforts reation, information and well-being of Omaha's Jews — the to protect the populace from hostile foreign-elements Federation Foundation. The Foundation concept is new to in order to keep a watchful eye on Jewish terrorists. Omaha, but, in fact, many other forward-thinking Jewish He said he hoped the suspects would be tried communities across the country have had well-funded founquickly and that no similar incidents would ever hap- dations for many years. pen again. What exactly is the Federation Foundation? Why has it American Jews in their sanctuary of safety have been created? Why do we need it? And how can individuals understood and have felt the pain of their brethren and families participate in it and help it grow? These quesas terrorism was used time and time again against tions and many others about the Foundation and its workings will be the subject of a continuing series of articles in innocent Jews. the Jewish Press as part of the Foundation's charge to This understanding and compassion is part of a "get the word out.". heritage which speaks out for all victims — be they Dozens upon dozens of charitable individuals and famJews or Arab. ilies have, over the years, made bequests of money, secuj 1 We applaud the democracy of Israel, her people, rities and property to the Federation, or have established and her laws — justice will prevail. various memorial or philanthropic funds, often named for people they wished to honor. Many of these funds have specific purposes: Children's programs, the aged or scholarships, for example. Other do not. In most cases, the donor has said that the income from the investment of these funds (Founded in 1920) may be dispersed each year, while the principal must stay Published weekly on Friday untouched. By the Jewish Federation of Omaha The Federation has some interesting problems: In some Don Klein Press Commlttoe President cases, this income is never dispersed because our community does not know it is available and makes no requests. Committee members: Robert Oberman, vice president; Bert Lewis, treasurer; Jean Ann Krupinsky, secretary; Susan Budwig; Bettie So the yearly income returns to the principal to be reDenny, Penny Endleman. Bonnie Horwich, Aaron Hostyk, Marsnall invested, and these funds grow. In other cases, too many Kushner, Suzanne Singer, Phill Spizman, Harold Zabin. requests are received for certain designated funds, and there Morris Maline • Editor-in-Chief is not enough money to go around. . Judith Marburg Louise Graham One of the reasons the Federation Foundation was es; • : Managing Editor Advertising Coordinator tablished was to consolidate many of the memorial and Sales Representatives other funds, along with other unrestricted gifts, sort out Marilyn Warren Barbara Frankel the purposes, if any, set by the original donors and publicize Jan Wayne Maria Goldberg the Foundation. One task is to let people know that support The agencies of the Federation are: Jewish Press Community Relations Jewish Family Service is available for certain kinds of projects and that requests Jewish Community Center • Library are invited. Jewish Education Bureau (or the Aging . Other reasons for the Foundation are to provide our comSecond Class Postage Paid at Omaha, Nebr. 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heed the translated paper as "evidence" of her proficiency. He waved it aside. "We don't need such evidence any more," he said. From the published document we learned what she did not tell us: that for 17 years she had worked at the highly mysterious and secret Krylov All-Union Central Scientific Research Institute in Leningrad. Now she is a senior staff member with Technion's Coastal and Marine Engineering Research Institute and is producing new scientific literature. She is also carrying on a campaign to convince government authorities that the Technion has both the staff and the facilities to execute almost any marine or naval research required, thus obviating the need to place orders overseas. Yet, she was told, there is more confidence in the research seal of a Dutch shipyard. Strange, she mused. In Russia everyone thinks the Jews are awfully smart. Here the Jews seem to think the goyim are smarter! Sometimes economy is made an issue on major construction. It is not cheaper in Europe, she insists. Indeed, after you get through paying unemployment compensation to the discharged Israel shipyard workers, the cost to Israel is much higher. She recalls one order on research into ship drag which Israel had placed with a Hamburg, shipyard because of its reputation, and despite her claim that the staff in Haifa could do the job as well. Dr. Bogiislavsky decided to make this a test case. Technion built a model, according to specifications, only one tenth the size of that required in Germany, and hence at only one tenth of the cost. Her system and methods were utilized, and the staff came up with a detailed set of findings. The report from Hamburg, produced at great expense, finally came in — and the results were identical. Had she ever considered going to America? Her reply was swift. She did not leave the Soviet Union to exchange one Galut for another. Some of her friends did go to the U.S., and the correspondence between them has dwindled away. "They know how we feel about their being there," she said. "Many of them are not happy, and perhaps ashamed to write. Others have "succeeded" in the American sense. Perhaps they have a bigger car than I do. What's the point? Is the size of the car a criterion for finding fulfillment in life? • She now has an Israeli sabra grandchild — whose name is Rachel.
We never know what will happen even in the near future. Suppose we enter another period of high inflation or soaring oil prices? And our annual'giving cannot cover our costs? And, for example, who would have thought a few years ago that thousands of Russian Jews would have come pouring out of the Soviet Union and need our help? The Russian families that our Jewish community welcomed were supported largely by funds outside annual campaign dollars. We have counted heavily upon our generous donors of long standing who give significantly every year to our Federation campaign. But our Omaha Jewish population is aging and shrinking. Our parents and grandparents are getting older, retiring to fixed incomes, moving away and dying. One answer, in part, to the question: "Why a foundation"? is our need as a community to plan prudently for future generations by establishing a foundation to administer permanent funds which will provide the additional income our community may need. The Federation Foundation looks to the future.
May 11,1984
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Guomo's extended family To the Editor: Because of my belief that a Jewish Community Center must continue to exist in our community, I have accepted the chairmanship of the Omaha JCC's Membership'Commit tee for 198-1. I am delighted to report that membership from within the .Jewish community is at an all time high .. . and it is on this strength that our committee will be, pursuing an agressive campaign to reach even more members of the Jewish community. Our Center offers a vast array of interesting programs and services.1 If any of your readers have any suggestions as to how we can accomplish this task, I would appreciate hearing from them'at 391-7370. Sue Meyers, chairman Membership Committee Jewish Community Center To the Editor: When Omaha .Jewry celebrated the 25th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel it seemed we had achieved the pinnacle of spirit, involvement and participation. We were wrong! Our community's celebration of Israel's 35th anniversary last year andthe 3Gth this past Sunday proved there were new heights to reach and we reached them. The outstanding turnout Sunday was exciting because it represented three and four generations of many family groups as well as all of the Jewish organizations in Omaha. The planning, program, participation and presentation were inspiring because they showed a Jewish community at its best. Congratulations to the wonderful volunteers and staff of the Jewish Cultural Arts Council for bringing it all together, and mazeltov especially to Joanie Jacobson for the moving "Double Chai Revue". For those who didn't make it over to the JCC to share in our united moment of glory, well, there's always next year because, God willing, there will always be an Israel! In the meantime, how about another performance or two of "Double Chai Revue"? Mary Fellman To the Editor:On May 14. or 15, the House of Representatives will be voting on the Equal Access Bill, H.R. 5345, sponsored by Rep. Bonker. We at the National Council of Jewish Women are opposed to such a bill for the following reasons: 1. It is unconstitutional, since passage of such a bill would lessen the barrier between church and state, as outlined in our Constitution's Bill of Rights. 2. Who would decide what is a legitimate religious group? Do we want groups like The Way, from Iowa, who burned books in a display of religious passion several years ago, to have access to young, impressionable minds? 3. It would be discriminatory. If a school district imposed a minimum number for formation of religious clubs at schools, minority groups who fail to meet that standard would be denied the access awarded to majority religious organizations. .. We urge readers of the Jewish Press to write or call Rep. Hal Daub immediately and voice their objections to this bill. Our Constitution has served us well; this bill would
To all involved who made May 6th so special for the rest of us, a big thank you! Susie, Jim, Mike and Ann Silverman To the Editor: Margie •Gutnick and I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank some of the many people who helped to make our community celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut a success and a delightful and meaningful celebration. I know that, it is dangerous to name names, because one runs the risk of forgetting some one, and if that happens, we apologize. For their work on the Publicity Committee, thanks to Caryn Rifkin and her committee, Jody Malashock and Debbie Josephson. For her culinary machinations, thanks to Edith Rogert and her smiling and aproned colleagues from Pioneer Women. To co-chairs of the Bazaar, Sharon Epstein and Beth Ginsberg, and to Debbie Friedman for her work with the information booth and Jayne Ruback for her efforts with the JCAC food booth. Thanks to Barbara Chandler for sorting through the poster contest and the arcade and to Bob Wolfson, Marci Blatt and Traci Muskin for their respective efforts with the games arcade. For all of their efforts with the sports activities for the young and not so young, thanks to Lori Stan, Patty Nogg, Stanley Mitchell and Shari Heidel. Special thanks, too, to Esther Wax and her stellar cochair, Joanie Jacobson, for their wonderful Double Chai Revue and to Karen Diamond for her musical assistance, and for a superb raffle, thanks to Meyer Green and Y.E.S. for their efforts. Though unable to be with us on the big day, a special thanks to Roy Levine and best wishes for a speedy recovery. ' I know this is really only a partial list of the literally hundreds of volunteers who worked for their organizations and for the community oh this celebration in which all of us may take pride. I think you know this, but in all probability, none of this could have happened without the committed and dedicated professional staff that this community enjoys. For our part, a special thanks to Ann Schwartz and her assistant, Alan Potash, and also to the many others who are not only Jewish Communal workers, but who are very much a part of this community, thank you Mollie, Chuck, Al, Tom, Debra, Steve, Marlen, Liz and Marty. And another special thanks to those patient men who moved the tables and got the chairs and hung signs and who will, no doubt, be cleaning up after some of our efforts for some days to come: Ami, Dale, Jim, Paul, Bob and Mark. Thank you all and to the probably close to 3,000 who came to Yom Ha'atzmaut — Thank You! Margie Gutnick Alan S. Hackel To the Editor: On Saturday evening, May 5, 1984, a group of people gathered in the auditorium of the Jewish Community Center to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of Aleph Zadek Aleph in Omaha, Nebraska. The committee had spent months planning this event which included a Havdalah service, dinner and the unveiling of a commemorative monument. The permanent stone marker located in the JCC courtyard recognizes Omaha as the birthplace of AZA. The idea was first suggested by Morris Maline, the editor of the Jewish Press, over a year ago in an editorial. With the help of tha local B'nai B'rith lodges and BBYO alumni from all over America, the dream became a reality. The committee consisting of Dr. Jim Wax, Robert Beber, Andie Gordman, Marvin Kaplan, Margo Riekes, Esther Wax and Alan Widman along with Debra Polsky, Cornbelt Regional Director, should be congratulated for a job well done. Ellen Gordman
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Carol Katzman State Public Affairs Chairwoman To the Editor: May 6th was another wonderful happening in our Jewish community. The Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration arranged by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council truly had something for everyone. Special acknowledgement to Joanie Jacobson and Esther Wax for the Double Chai Revue .which was remarkable for the fact that it. involved so many people in the community in such an interesting format. For those of you who might have missed the Revue, I am sorry. It really did make one proud to be Jewish in Omaha.
By M. J. Rosenberg Near East Report Mario Cuomo. New York's governor, is one of the more interesting new faces in American politics. He's only been governor 16 months but — like all of his recent predecessors — is considered a likely future Presidential candidate. Interest in Cuomo, however, stems from more than the fact that he holds the job once held by two Presidents named Roosevelt, as well as by Al Smith, Tom Dewey, and Nelson Rockefeller. Cuomo is an unusual politician, one who has attempted to make the family the center of his political ideology. A dedicated "family man" himself, Cuomo asks New Yorkers to see themselves as "the family of New York." He has called his philosophy "a family kind of politics" — politics based on caring. In his January 1983 inaugural address. Cuomo quoted Hillel: "If I am not for myself — who is for me? And if I am for myself alone — what am 1?" Cuomo's "family" has a strong ethnic component. New York's first elected Italian-American governor, Mario Cuomo clearly revels in his roots. In his fascinating new book (Diaries of Mario M. Cuomo, Random House, 1984), Cuomo pays tribute to his and his wife's parents and to their Italian culture: "And I did come to appreciate the beauty of being an Italian-American in this country and learned to cherish the contributions those magnificent immigrants made." Among those he lists "respect for family; the sense of obligation to senior citizens; a shameless bold patriotism; a respect for work; a sense of law and order; a recognition of the overriding importance of education; a gratitude for God's nature . . . and most of all, simple love." Of course, Cuomo does not overlook the lighter aspects of ethnicity: "Oh, the Genoa salami and the prosiciutto and the bread, hot from the ovens of Lanzone, the baker down the block." Cuomo loves it all. He is a man with roots, and proud of them. Throughout his Diaries, Cuomo the American is also Cuomo the Italian Catholic. He is moved by the ceremonies of his church, attends mass regularly, and agonizes over tragedies in Italy (like the 1981 earthquake). His strong ' Italian identification leads him to a natural empathy with Jews and with Israel. Cuomo is an outspoken advocate of Israel's cause and of the right of Jews to mobilize support for their brethren in Israel. For Cuomo, identification with ones people is natural, and enhances rather than detracts from one's American identity. He writes that in his early years — growing up in polyglot South Jamaica in New York City — he took for granted the differences between Italians, Jews, blacks, and others but didn't belabor them: "We were of different tribes and we were aware of these differences. But we didn't think so much about them. Certainly they weren't differences that created hostility." He said that it was the Holocaust that forced him to abandon the belief that simple brotherhood and tolerance could be taken for granted. "The monstrous horrors of the Holocaust taught us that there was an evil afoot in the world that we didn't perceive in the hard but gentle life of South Jamaica. We came to understand that, for some of us, even survival was something that had to be fought for — alone, or, if blessed, with the aid of friends." . ' He adds that the Holocaust taught "me and my generation that there was nothing in our history to equal the perfidy, the sickness, the pure evil" of Nazism. "The forces of good .. . won the war. But that did not end the evil. The depressing truth is that there still are . . . forces in the Western world committed to the annihilation of the Jew and Jewish culture. There is clearly a pattern of anti-Semitism, and it has a well-organized, deliberately initiated impetus; a program of aggressive anti-Zionism that started in Russia in the early seventies and has been sustained by it since then, an ongoing policy to delegitimize Israel and to make anti-Semitism once again acceptable." Unlike some, Cuomo does not shrink in distaste from "ethnic politics" and from organizing and mobilizing "to protect ourselves" and our extended family abroad. He does not endorse the kind of neutered Americanism which assumes that America's various groups should step quietly into the melting pot or the great homogenizer.
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SERVICES: Friday: Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat services 7 p.m. The Kabbalat Shabbat service will be at 7 p.m. throughout the summer months. Late Friday Night Family service 8:15 p.m. The Oneg Shabbat reception following the service is sponsored by Sisterhood. Saturday: Morning service 8:45 a.m. A Kiddush follows the service in the social hall. Class with the rabbi 7 p.m. Mincha 8:15 p.m. Mincha will be followed by Shalosh S'udot, Maariv and Havdalah. Sunday: Morning Minyanaire services 9 a.m. Breakfast and "Exploring Jewish Ideas" with the rabbi follows the service. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. BAR MITZVAH
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Parashat Behar By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke
inously. There had been, and still is, responsible leadership in black organizations like the NAACP and the Urban League. But these organizations have become secondary to other organizations, loud and racist and full of demogoguery. It is these latter that seem to luive the ear of the masses of blacks. All of this arouses fear and apprehension, among non-blacks. There is a recognizable white backlash and be part of it. I recognize it in my friends and I recognize it in myself. . But — if we are not to lose all the moral advance of a generation or more, we must be on our guard against it. I react with anger, and with fear, to the provocations that come from such people as the so-called Black Muslims. We have had a real taste of their criminal rhetoric in the recent flap about remarks of a presidential candidate. But the moral man must remain moral. And we would do well to read carefully, and carefully and thoughtfully again, the verse from our Sidrah: Proclaim liberty throughout the land to ALL the inhabitants thereof.
The tourist who visits Philadelphia may Mill see America's Liberty Bell. It bears a Biblical inscription: "Proclaim liberty throughSabbath Candlelighting for Friday, May 11, 8:31 p.m. out the land to all the inhabitants thereof." SiEB o Isrscil The verse is from our F'urSERVICES: SERVICES: This is the last Men's ashah. The new JPS transFriday: 8; If) p.m. Friday: 8:15 p.m. Club meeting of the year lation has it, "You shall proRabbi Sidney H. Brooks, and will include a special claim liberty throughout the Rabbi Paul Drazen, Cantor Emil Berkovits and the Rabbi Stephan F. Baradc brunch in honor of Mother's land to all its inhabitants." Beth El Choir will conduct and Cantor Harold I. Fire- Day. Wives of Men's Club This was part of a sociostone will officiate. the services. members will be our guests. economic system that was An Oneg Shabbat will folRabbi Brooks will speak Non-members of Temple designed to prevent acculow. on "The religion of doubt." Men's Club are $2. mulation of large land holdSaturday: The Oneg Shabbat folings by a few people. It is Mitchell Warren Services 9:30 a.m. lowing services will be given this accumulation, obto be honored Kiddush following serv- by Lynn and Danny Rubin Mitchell Warren will be viously, that has bedeviled ices will be sponsored by in honor of the Bat Mitzvah the economic history of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ru- of their daughter, Jennifer honored for his outstanding more than a few countries work and achievement as back in honor of the birth- Lea. president of the North — including those in Latin day of Celia Schwartz. Saturday: America where economic Youth Services 11 a.m. Morning Services 11 a.m. American Federation of problems are at the root of Temple Youth at a special Minha, Seudah Shlishit and CLASSES the political and military Maariv 7:45 p.m. Religious School — Sat- awards ceremony at the unrest of our times. Sunday: 9 a.m. urday, May 12 — 9 a.m., Men's Club Brunch on May The Biblical -system enWeekdays: 7 a.m. and 5:30 Sunday, May 13 — 10 a.m. 13. Mitchell has brought visioned return of land to p.m. Hebrew School — Aleph, SISTERHOOD Monday, May 14, 4 and 5 honor to Temple for many family holders of it at the Sisterhood will present an p.m.; Gimmel, Monday, years. For the past three end of every "jubilee" perAll Generation and Instal- May 14, 4 and 5 p.m.; Bet, years, Mitchell has blown iod, every 50 years, no matlation Dinner on Monday, Wednesday, May 16 — 4 the Shofar at Temple on the ter how many times it had May 14, 6 p.m. and 5 p.m.; Daled, Thurs- High Holidays. He has been been sold in the interim. If, in fact, the device Reservations are being day, May 17 — 4 and 5 p.m. a member of NFTY for four would not work well in pracyears, and in that capacity taken by Sheila Rosen. B'NOT MITZVAH tice, its intent was certainly ANNUAL DINNER Jennifer Lea Rubin, he has served as 1st Vice The Annual Meeting will daughter of Lynn and President of Omaha Temple noble. It included the idea be held May 20, starting Danny Rubin, will cele- Youth Group. He has also that the earth, and the land, with a brunch at 12:30 p.m. brate her Bat Mitzvah dur- served as sub-Regional belonged to God. No man followed by a business meet- ing Shabbat Services Friday President of the Missouri could own it as his own: ing. Election of board mem- and Saturday, May 11 and Valley Federation of Temple "And the land shall not be Youth, and as MoVFTY Re- sold in perpetuity; for the bers will be held during the 12. . " . land is Mine; for you are business meeting. ReservaTrudi Seiner, daughter gional President, Mitchell strangers and settlers with tions can be made by send- of Mr. and Mrs. Hal Sei- was a Temple delegate to ing a check to the ner, will celebrate her Bat the UAHC Biennials in Me." This verse too is from our Sidrah. IDA STEINBERG synagogue. Mitzvah during Shabbat Boston and in Houston. Now I used the verse on Word has been received in Mitchell, a senior at MEN'S CLUB Services Friday and SaturBurke High School, has our Liberty Bell in a paper Omaha of the April 30 death Members of Men's Club day, May 18 and 19. been a member of National I wrote many years ago for in Chicago, 111. of Ida Steinwill conduct services on SatCOUPLES CLUB urday morning, May 19. Temple Israel Couples Honor Society for four "the Nebraska Conference berg. EARLY SHABBAT Club will be holding a picnic years, and is currently serv- on Religion and Race. I was . Mrs. Steinberg is surEarly Shabbat Prayers supper at Camp Waconda in ing as president. He is the a co-chairman of this con- vived by a son, Seymour, will be observed on Friday Bellevue on May 19, 6 p.m. editor of the school news- ference. Conferences of this Omaha; daughters, Ceceilja evening May 18 at 6 p.m. No RS.VP by Wednesday paper and has won several kind were held in many Berman of Sun Valley, states, and they were a Calif, and Leija Schulwolf of late services. May 16 to Roberta Wis- journalistic awards. Mitchell has been active strong point — at the time Hoffman Estates, 111; eight nosky 334-5986 or Karen in numerous service and so- — in the movement that grandchildren and one Delgadillo 553-0579. cial organizations, and he is swelled in the United States great-grandson. MEN'S CLUB recognized as one of the to liberate and advance Congressman Hal Daub SERVICES: JACK KAHN many outstanding youth in America's blacks. will address the Temple IsFirst and third Friday of I look back with some Graveside services were our community. rael Men's Club meeting on the month: 7:30 p.m. An sadness on the years since held on May 6 for Jack (JuOneg Shabbat follows the May 13, in the Milder Centhen. One development was lius) Kahn, 84, of Kansas ter of Temple Israel. Con. service. that the blacks kicked out City, Mo. at Golden Hill gressman Daub will be Everyone is welcome. the white leadership that.. Cemetery. speaking on current world SERVICES: had helped them, particuSurvivors: wife, Mary; events, with special com- Friday: 7 p.m. larly the Jews in positions of son, Stanley Kahn, Omaha; ments on the Middle East Daily and Saturday: leadership. daughters, Helen Overton, situation. The residents and staff of Characteristically, the Brownwood, Tex., Gertrude Congressman Daub is the Rose Blumkin Home inserving his second term as vite the families, volunteers black .self-liberation move- Schomer, Lincoln, Neb.; representative of Nebras- and friends of the residents ment became anti-Semitic. bothers, Harry Kahn. Chika's Second District. Prior to attend services in the Hatred is a basic human cago, 111., George Kahn, to his election an 1980 he Herbert Goldsten Syn- emotion and it lends itself to Surfside, Fla.; sisters, Irene was a successful business- agogue. Kiddush following exploitation for many pur- Swartz and Ethel Unger, poses. It has served effec- both of Miami, Fla.; five man and attorney. services on Shabbat. tively here, as it has in other grandchildren and ten times and other places. Om- great-grandchildren. Please join us for the celebration of our Mother Celia Schwartz's 90th Birthday on Saturday morning, May 12th at Beth El 9:30 a.m. Faye and Howard Ruback Oneg Shabbat following services
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Federation aids UNL-0 Mr. »nd Mr*. Bern ini Jonisch of Overland Park. Kans, announce the marriage of their daughter, Randi Sue, to Michael T. Kennedy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Kennedy of Phoenix, Ariz. Rahbi Samuel Teitelbamn officiated at the noon ceremony on March 4. A reception and luncheon followed at the Granada Royale Hotel in Scottsdale, Ariz. The bride was attended by her sisters, Terri of Los Angeles and Carla of Dallas. Attending the groom were his brother, M.C. Kennedy, and Alfred Heiburg. The couple will reside in Phoenix. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Rose Marer and the late Robert Marer. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Segal announce their marriage which took place March 18. The vows were exchanged in ah afternoon ceremony at Mt. Sinai Temple in Sioux City, Iowa. They will reside in Omaha. Mpshe Kupfer and Chana Dahan were married on April 4 at The Lubavitcher Synagogue, Brooklyn, NY. The bride is a French teacher and the groom is a rabbi. They will reside in Brooklyn. Jack and Leah Kupfer of Omaha are parents of the groom. The bride is the. daughter of Yaackov and Rachel Dahan of Leori, France.
Must remain NEW YORK (JTA) The 1984 of Orwell has arrived at the United Nations, Israeli Ambassador Yehuda Blum told a group of 600 women attending the B'nai B'rith Women international biennial convention. "Words have lost their meaning" in the UN, he said, where "the Soviet Union, Iraq and Syria are called peace-loving nations."
Editor's note: The Jewish Press is pleased to offer a new column by former Omahan Francirse Helfman, now a resident of San Mateo, California. The Helfman's five children range in age from 33 to 21 and four are married. Mrs. Helfman has found that nuturini; a Jewish family is both a challenge und a delight, and with this new column hopes to provide advice based upon her personal experiences. Questions for Mrs. Helfinan'u column may be directed to the Jewish Press. Dear Fran: Both my husband and I are Jewish but he doesn't believe in God and is not concerned With religion. We have two young children and have agreed to raise them Jewishly. How honest should my husband be with them when they ask him if he believes in God? We don't want to confuse them, but don't want to be hypocritical either - H.R. Dear H.R.: Very honest. I assume that his non-belief and non-concern are not coupled with hostility or derision toward your beliefs. Children are very perceptive, and are quick to discern their parents' true feelings. When one parent makes a begrudging decision to impart Jewish values and teachings to his or her children and then fails to do so with sincerity and enthusiasm, a scenario for family conflict is put in place. It would have been helpful had you defined "raise them Jewishly." Do you mean this to include synagogue attendance, religious school education, exposure to Jewish art, music, literature, publications? Will there be Sabbath candles, kiddush, motzi? Will your children observe you giving support to Jewish organizations and financial drives? Will your family join a Jewish community center and participate in its activities and programs?
By Morris Maline Editor-in-chief A $10,000 allocation to the University of Nebraska for the establishment of a Holocaust Chair has been approved by the Federation's Board of Directors. The allocation, approved unanimously at the May 1 meeting, was contingent upon the University obtaining by Oct. 1, a commitment from a visiting scholar, and the necessary additional funds needed to operate the program. Rabbi Jonathan Rosenbaum, director of Jewish Education, said the Holocaust education program was started in 1983 with a $5,000 gift from the Society of Survivors. He said this gift and others, along with University cooperation enabled courses to be taught in both Lincoln and Omaha. He said the program attracted scholars from throughout the country and served
scores more than expected. I Rabbi Rosenbaum pointed out additional outside funds maylmake it feasible to offer an ongoing program through the University. In other business, the Board approved directors for Federation Manor which oversees the Livingston Plaza Apartments. The directors for terms expiring in 1986 are Jack E. Cohen, Donald Klein and Mary Fellman; those for 1987 are Yale Richards, Donald Greenberg and Joe Kirshenbaum; The Federation Board also was advised that Paul G. Cohen and Barbara Simon Goldstein have been given six-month contracts by the Federation Foundation to serve respectively as endowment development director and media consultant. In addition, Federation President Howard Kaslow announced the resignation of Leslie Wolfson as Federation staff associate, effective May 31.
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Doing all, some, or even more than the above requires dedication and the understanding that it is not done FOR the children, but is done WITH them. Creating a rich Jewish environment in the home requires the cooperation of . all family members. Decisions about how to invest one's, time, efforts and family finances in things Jewish, and the discussions surrounding such decisions lend vitality and a sense of the importance of Jewish commitment to one's children. Perhaps you and your husband can reach agreement' about what in Judaism he can accept and what.areas he would bg comfortable exploring. Children needn't become confused by a diversity of viewpoints and feelings when such differences are the subjects of friendly and honest discussion. The very fact that the value and importance of Jewish religion and culture become a topic for rational discussion in the home lends credance to their importance for the family. It w6uld seem that the attitude your husband brings to his willingness to raise your youngsters in a Jewish environment is of critical importance. Your children can be made to understand that Judaism offers a wide range of choices and that adults can come to make their choices only when armed with a solid grounding in Judaism.
Journalist gets award NEW YORK — ABC-TV journalist Barbara Walters accepts the B'nai B'rith Women Perlman Award for paving the way for women in the field of broadcast journalism. BBW past president Anita Perlman, at left, for whom the award was named, told delegates to the organization's international convention at the N.Y. Hilton that "at a time when B'nai B'rith Women was pioneering in efforts to achieve equality for women, in an era when women of spirit are reaching for greater vistas of personal self-fulfillment, Barbara Walters, a larger-than-life figure, and an inspiration to millions of women, proved it could be done." At center is Dorothy Binstock, international president of BBW. •
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Something \er> special happened Friday morning, Ma> 4 for the first time in the history of the Omaha Jewish community. Representatives of the Vaad Hakashrut met with representatives of the major supermarket chains in Omahato talk about matters of common interest concerning Passover and Kosher foods. The meeting was called hy the VAAD in order that, a relationship might be developed with all the supermarkets who stock large supplies of Passover foods and thus avoid many of the problems of this year. The meeting turned into a problem solving session and ALSO an opportunity to discuss and explain "kosher" to those who are responsible for ordering for their individual companies. Representatives of four major supermarket chains were present as was the representative of the ARA catering serv-. ice which supplies meals for the Rose Blumkin Home and all affairs held at the Jewish Community Center. The results were many. 1. We discovered that the shortage of Passover cake meal this year was due to the fact that in the past cake meal rame packed in 30# cases whereas this year it came packed in 15# cases. Since the supermarkets were not alerted in advance they had no way of knowing they would only receive half as much. By the time they realized there was a shortage it was too late to place an additional order. 2. The supermarkets would appreciate knowing in advance if major orders were being placed with them by synagogues or organizations planning seders or other major Passover or kosher affairs. We will meet with them next December and try to help in the planning for Passover, 1985. If by then your organization knows you will be needing a large order, it would help if you would decide from whom you are ordering and let them know. (An unexpected large order can deplete the stocks of any store.) 3. The supermarkets will begin notifying the VAAD as to which of their stores carries the largest supply of kosher foods and we will print that information in this column for your benefit as you do your shopping. 4. We will also receive listings of new and continued kosher foods in the kosher and freezer sections and will keep you alert to this information. The end result of this initial meeting was an excellent and positive spirit of cooperation and learning from each other with the hope that Omaha Jewry will have an even greater opportunity to have kosher and Passover foods available. Any independent grocers or businesses handling kosher foods who would like to be on our VAAD mailing list for information or invitation to the December meeting are asked to contact us at VAAD Hakashrut, 333 South 132nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68154. We will make every effort to continue this process of mutual cooperation for the benefit of our Jewish community. Let us hear from you if you have any ideas to offer. Mary Fellman, Chairman Vaad Hakashrut
Hello Jerusalem Barbra Streisand discusses her art, personal philosophy of life, being Jewish and her links to Israel in a special interview with Simcha Dinitz on "Hello Jerusalem," this Sunday, May 13, on Cox Cable 29, at 4 p.m. The one-hour show hosted by Leah Zinder repeats Tuesday, May 15, 8 p.m.; Wednesday, May 16, 2:30 p.m., and Friday, May 18, 8 p.m.
JEWISH GAYS SAN FRANCISCO (JTA) — The 70-member Ahavat Shalom congregation, the second gay synagogue inSan Francisco, has been described as one of a dozen such congregations in the United States which have been organized as a growing number of homosexual Jews explore their Jewish identity.
Analogy made between abortion and Holocaust WASHINGTON, D.C. — B'nai B'rilh Women has expressed "great distress" about recent articles and statements that liken abortion to the Holocaust. "While we respect, the right of all to express their opinions on abortion, we strongly object to the use of this false comparison," said Beverly Davis, president of the 125,000 member Jewish women's service and advocacy organization. "The analogy trivializes the suffering of those who died and those who survived the horror of the Nazi concentration camps," Mrs. Davis said. "The differences are profound. Whether or not abortion constitutes the taking of a human life has been the subject of raging controversy involving personal, theological and moral judgment. Hitler's systematic slaughtering of 12 million people (including six million Jews) was an act that was politically expedient. No one has ever sought to argue it on moral or theological grounds.
in the United' States, unborn babies, with the Holocaust . . . To me it is precisely the same." This was followed shortly after by release of a book by President Ronald Reagan called Abortion and the Conscience of the Nation, which contains two articles making the same comparison: "The Slide to Auschwitz" by C. Everett Koop, M.D. and "The Humane Holocaust" by Maloolm Muggeridge. "We who defend the status quo of abortion rights in this country believe that whether or not to have a baby is a decision to be made by the woman who is carrying that fetus; it is her body and her decision," the BBW president said. "To compare that to Hitler's murder of millions of men, women and children because of their religion or nationality is another matter altogether — and to liken the two distorts the issue."
The BBW objection was raised after a statement by * New York's Archbishop John J. O'Connor who said on a television news program: "I always compare the killing of 4;00Q babies a day
I would like to thank my relatives and friends for their concern and their prayers for my recovery. I would also like to thank everyone for the cards, gifts and donations. Dick Spiegal I want to thank my wonderful family and friends for the flowers, gifts and donations made in my name while I was in the hospital. A special thanks to Rabbi Drazen who called me in Denver and had one of his associates there call on me, also those who visited me in the hospital here in Omaha. I love you all. Shirley Wagner
Norm Korney Thomas D. Peschio of Peschio & Company, a fullservice commercial and investment real estate firm has announced that Norman Korney has joined the firm. Mr. Korney has joined the sales staff as director of special projects. He will concentrate his efforts on the sale and leasing of commercial, office, investment and industrial real estate and land. > Mr. Korney brings 14 years of experience in the commercial, industrial and investment real estate brokerage business.
On April 30 Sam Friedman, right, was presented with the Gold Jordan Medal which signifies that he is the oldest Mason in the state of Nebraska. The medal was presented by Bump B. Bevins, Grand Master of Masons of Nebraska. Capitol Lodge, Mr. Friedman's Lodge, hosted a party in Sam's honor at Skyline Manor where he lives. Mr. Friedman will be-101 years old in June. He recounted many stories of his early days in the construction business in Omaha. Among his projects were the puvillion in Elmwood Park and the Blackstone Hotel. Mr. Friedman is in fairly good health and gets around with the aid of a small motor scooter. • "
Marlene Belmont was married to Hyman Sukiennik on May 6, at Beth Israel Synagogue. Rabbi Issac Nadoff and Cantor Leo Fettman officiated. The 5:30 p.m. ceremony was followed by a dinner and dance at the synagogue social hall. Nini Belmont, Santa Monica, was the maid of honor for her sister. Bridesmaids were Randi Friedel, Scottsdale; Sheryl Greco, Omaha; and Mrs. Esther Megerman, Kansas City, sister of the groom. The groom's nieces, Rachel and Eliana Megerman, served as junior bridesmaids. Charles Megerman, brother-in-law of the groom, was best man. Mark Abbott, Omaha; Barry Belmont, Omaha, brother of the bride; and Randy Passman, Kansas City; were groomsmen. The groom's nephew, Joseph Megerman, and Andy Nathan served as junior groomsmen. Ushers were Randy Belmont and Keith Livingstone, both of Omaha. Usherettes were
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Pictured from left, Susie Shyken, Madeline Katzman, Bev Zuber, Beverly Franklin and Faye Ruback prepare invitations for the HIES Champagne Luncheon and Fashion Show. HADASSAH HIES LUNCHEON, FASHION SHOW The Omaha Chapter of Hadassah HIES Champagne Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held May 23, noon, at Highland Country Club: Fashions to be shown are designed and made by the students at the Hadassah Seligsberg Comprehensive High School in Jerusalem. The central theme inspiring the 33 creations is "The Landscapes of Israel" featuring Eilat, Kibbutz, The Negev, Mt. Andee Friedlander Hermon, Moshava, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem. Circle, 68137 or Beverly. According to Ellen Albin, Franklin, 821 S. 130th co-chairwoman of the event, Street, 68154. Anyone need"the collection is once again ing transportation may cona magnificent team effort of tact Ina Levich at 334-7031. some 50 fashion students, aged 15 to 18, who have exHADASSAH pressed Israel's varied gePRESENTS ography in garments as chic BORSHEIMS and modern as Paris, yet JEWELRY with a definite Israeli acA highlight of the May 23 cent." Hadassah HIES Cham"Another exciting attrac- pagne Luncheon and Fashtion of the afternoon will be ion Show will be Jewelry an appearance by Andee from Borsheims, Marsha Friedlander, who will pres- Frank, co-chairwoman of ent a musical selection from the event announced this the hit show "Annie", an- week. Coordinating the senounced Mrs. Albin. Andee, lection and mo'deling of the a 10-year-old fourth grader jewelry will be Susan Cohn from Catlin School, is the and Rosalie Friedman of daughter of Mr. and Mrs. • Borsheims. Bruce Friedlander and is a New fashions for spring cast member of "Annie" will be shown which inwhich is appearing at Oma- cludes crystal and fashion . ha's Upstairs Dinner The- bead ensembles, as well as atre. Andee currently plays one of a king designer and the part of "Tessie", one of speciality pieces according the orphans and will assume to Mrs. Cohn. Jewelry the lead role of "Annie" in models for the afternoon mid May. This production are: Simmy Siegel, Beverly of "Annie" has been one of Franklin, Cheryl Kirke, Suthe longest running shows sie Shyken, Reva Oruch, in Omaha's history and con- Siby Wolfson, Gert Mozer, tinues to be a box office suc- Ina Levich, Julee Katzman, cess. Although this is An- Rebecca Berenstein, Margie dee's first experience as an Levy, Susie Sheldon, Edith actress, she has been a stu- Abrams, Beverly Zuber, dent of dance for 7 years and Phyllis Newman and Bev has studied piano. She was Rich. a finalist last year in the Omaha Show Wagon, a local AMIT WOMEN summer talent show. The next regular meeting The cost of the Luncheon of Amit Women will be held and Fashion Show is $14 per on May 16, at Beth El Synperson. Reservations and agogue at noon. checks may be mailed to Marvin Parilman will Martha Lerner, 14817 "Z" present a musical program.
Amit Women, formerly the National Amit Board as B'NAI B'RITH WOMEN known as American Mizra- speaker of the evening. As recently reported, the chi Women, will honor Gateway Region of B'nai Charlotte and Sam Kaplan The entire community is B'rith Women awarded the at a cocktail dinner on June invited to attend this AnOmaha Chapter with the 3, at Beth Israel Synagogue. nual Mother and Father-in Best On-going iChapter They are being cited for Israel Dinner to join the HaCommunity Service Project their selfless efforts and tikvah and Kalah Franklin Award for the Children's dedication on behalf of the chapters of Amit Women in Hospital Rainbow House Hatikvah chapter. honoring Charlotte and Project. The name of Sam Kaplan. For reservaSimmy Siegel, who served Mrs. Kaplan held many tions call Marion Strauss as chairman of the project, offices in the organization, 558-2646 or Faye Sekar 551was inadvertently omitted culminating with that of 3049. from the announcement. president of the Hatikvah The May Board Meeting Chapter, encouraged and asAmit Women sponsor an of Omaha B'nai B'rith sisted by her husband, Sam. Women of Omaha will be In 1981 they were delegates extensive network of comheld on May 17, 12:30 p.m., to the convention in Israel, prehensive vocational high at the home of Ellen Albin, visiting the many Amit schools, children's villages, settlement houses, commu14606 Cuming. All board sponsored facilities. nity centers, kindergarten, members are urged to atnurseries, summer camps, tend. Following the 6 p.m. din- day-care centers, and other ORT ELECTIONS ner the tribute program will education, social welfare Election for 1984-85 offi- tfeature Nechie Shudofsky of and child-care programs. cers of Women's American ORT took place on May 2 in the home of Anne Joseph. The new president of the Omaha Chapter at Large is Marty Tichauer. Mrs. Tichauer and her husband, Fred, have two daughters, Kelly, 8, and Randi, 5, and TO MOTHERS EVERYWHERE: I have a message for a son Ryan, 2. A member for all of us. After years and years of being accused of making six years, Mrs. Tichauer has guilt a genetically inherited trait, we've been vindicated. held various positions And by a man yet! . within the chapter including social assistance chairman, A big shot professor* at a very prestigious university says,, school building and schol- among other things "the guilt mechanism is central to our arship chairman, member- conscience. It is the guardian of our goodness. We should ship vice-president and encourage a healthy sense of guilt in our children". treasurer. Mrs. Tichauer is also a member of National. How many decades have we poor mothers been getting Council of Jewish Women heat abut this? Everybody from the smart-mouthed coand is a member of Temple medians to our very own young take an occasional shot in Israel sisterhood. the direction of Ma, as we all know. But just think about Other officers elected at it. In light of this important breakthrough, accusing your the May general meeting Mother of inflicting guilt is like complaining because she were; education vice-presi- made you eat properly and take your vitamins. Only a dent-Caryn Rifin; honor roll monster could feel resentment toward somebody who vice-president - Denise placed good health and welfare at the top of the priorities Ipock; membership vice- for raising kids. president-Carol Nathan; community Affairs vice-preBy now, however, we're all somewhat accustomed to getsient, Cathy Christensen; ting flack from the offspring. Those very kids who, when 1 treasurer, Roberta Wis young, believe the folks don't know anything, as they grow nosky; recording secretary- up often find themselves running the same game plans. I Ellie Kuhn; corresponding can testify to this biggie: one of mine (the only one who is secretary-Sandy Bennett; a parent) has told me "I actually heard myself saying the parlimentarian-Anne Jo- very same words I hated hearing from you". I tried riot to seph. laugh. I tried to be very cool and composed. It wasn't easy. Installation is planned for The phrase he had quoted was one he and his siblings had June 5. all heard from time to time, "for their own good". And in my own defense, I must tell you I was never one to tell my tWcff" < kids "I hope you grow up and have a child just like you — 110. you deserve such a fate".
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF'JEWISH WOMEN National Council of Jewish Women's installation of officers for the 1984-86 term will be held at a luncheon at Highland Country Club on May 15 at 11:45 a.m. Sharon Cipperly will be installed as Omaha Section president. Vice presidents include Cathy Christensen, membership; Pam Cohn, community services; Fran Coren, public relations; Debbie Friedman, ways and means; Debbi Josephson, education. Other new officers are Leanne Goldberg, treasurer; Arlene Goodman, assistant treasurer; Jody Malashock, corresponding secretary; Bobbi Leibowitz, recording secretary; Sharon Epstein, Marsha Frank, Beth Ginsburg, Marcia Pitlor, and Barbara Ueling, financial secretaries. Directors to be installed are Cheryl Cooper, Sandy Kutler, Sue Meyers, Dottie Rosenblum, Jan Schneiderman and Susie Silverman. Presenting a musical tribute to the outgoing board members will be a group of "super troupers." Connie Slutzky, Jan Perelman, Patty Nogg, Debbie Friedman, Sibby Wolfson, Beth Ginsburg, Pam Cohn, and accompanist Esther Wax are all past or current members of NCJW's Trouping Theater. Also to be honored at the luncheon will be The Kitchen Connection, Omaha Section's newest cookbook, and the committee involved with its production and publication. Lunch will be $7.50, payable at the door. Sitter service will be available at the Jewish Community Center at a reduced rate. For reservations call Rocky Lewis, 333-1735; Jody Malashock, 333-7440; or Linda Dunn, 334-2311 by May 11.
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ORT officers, from left, back row, Carol Nathan, Marty Tichauer, Cathy Christensen, Caryn Rifkin; front row, Ellie Kuhn, Denise Ipock, Roberta Wis- *Dr. Williard Gaylin, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at nosky, Anne Joseph. Not in photo, Sandy Bennett. Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons.
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Editor's note: Sharon Brodkey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Brodkey, is residing in Is' rael. She arranged with the Jewish Press before leavisig Omaha to submit a series of articles on her experiences. Following is her first article: By Sharon Brodkey Up until now I have had a terrible time writing an opening article for the Jewish Press. Most of my unfinished brainchildren have appropriately ended up in the wastebasket. However, the inspiration for my introductory story was unintentionally provided at a mode-seder I attended last week at Ulpan Etzion in Jerusalem. I.came to this Immigrant Absorption Center-Ulpan in January hoping to get a realistic picture of life in Israel and what making Aliyah is all about. So far the absorption period and process has been relatively easy with the exception of the difficult aspect of leaving our families behind, which all of us have to deal with. That fact always seems to hit the hardest around holiday time and this Pesach has been no exception. Before all of us studying at Ulpan Etzion went our separate ways for Pesach and a two week vacation, the Ulpan directors and students cooperated to make a mock seder. Our educational director, Dorit, opened this seder by encouraging us to think of the Pesach, our first as new immigrants, as "our deliverance from the many Egypts from which we have all come to make a new life in Eretz Yisrael." Reactions to Dorit's suggestion were varied. For those of us who came from flourishing Diaspora communities, her comment was difficult to accept. I liave never thought of Omaha as "my Egypt". Nor did I come to Israel to be delivered from oppression. In fact, I instantly rejected Dorit's idea. However, she followed her remark with a request. She asked some of our fellow students who came from oppressed Jewish
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By Henry Stern Next get together May 15. V.P. Norm Wohlner chaired the May 1 earlybirds, subject-good and bad auto and cycle drivers. Some of the bad'uns are tailgaters, speeders, crowders, and the reckless ones. Discussed was the new exam, eye test only, for one buck from the Roads Dept. Ridiculous is the $10 fine for overtime parking. Pros and cons on handicapped parking, with its $100 to $500 fines. No liability insurance is required until after the fist accident. What nonsense. Anti-Semitism was. discussed, including the proposed Nazi march into Skokie, and State Legislator Chamber's alleged remarks • on a local TV. station. Freedom of speech it's called. • To a satisfactory luncheon, Pres. Al Bergman presiding, who called on Mollie who made the following an•louncements; Thanks to all for their capable service at the luncheon, inc. Bogie and Dan Greenfield, raffle tickets are on sale for Israel's Independence Day celebration at the J., and'she presented Walt Calinger, candidate for Congress. Motzi
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communities to say a few words about how they felt to have seder "This year in Jerusalem". My mood was abruptly changed when one woman who recently arrived in Israel from Syria stood. She began to speak of her parents and started to cry. The silence that followed was affecting. It was, perhaps, the first moment that those of us who left our families behind in Omaha, Montreal, Sao Paulo, Oslo, Paris, London and other nonthreatened Jewish communities really realized how lucky we are to know that the fate of our loved ones is not teetering on tolerance or livid anti-Semitism. Our friends here from Syria, Ethiopia, and Eastern Europe are not so lucky. They cannot go home. Israel is now home. Their families cannot come to Israel even to visit. The decision to make Aliyah is not in their . hands in spite of their burning desire to live freely as Jews in a Jewish country. How often I saw buttons, posters, bumper stickers. "Save the Soviet Jewry" or "Save the Falashas." I never really stopped to think about how they feel when they come to Israel. In spite of all of the efforts being made by Jews in the Free World and Israel to protect them, they are not safe in their home lands, and they had no choice. At this seder, Pesach took on a new meaning. In the Haggadah it is written "In every generation each individual is bound to regard himself as if he personally had gone forth from Egypt..." Also, the empty chair we customarily leave at our seder tables to honor our fellow Jews who cannot make a seder remains empty. When Mazel from Syria, Anatmar from Ethiopia, Ashev from Czechoslovakia, and many others looked at that chair with the hope that next year a loved one may be sitting in it, I looked at that chair and was comforted that though I could not share this seder with my loved ones, I know that they are safe and I have a choice.
by Art Grossman, Benschen by Harry Schulman. Ernie Priesman played overture music at the grand before lunch. Al introduced new member Julian Klein, former postal official from N.V., who is, himself, handicapped, and who gave us an expert opinion at the earlybirds on handicapped parking. Ernie played and we sang, with Norm Korney and his Met Opera voice leading us, for the May birthday boys. Dave Dvorkin gave us a financial rundown, and urged us to use the Mitzvah box. Art Grossman, who read letters of appreciation to Dan Greenfield and Bogie from Martin Lehr, Denise Greenberg, and Rabbi Gonsher for our contributions to the Family Service and the Federation Fund. Duke, who himself is just out of the hospital, reported that Will Bloom is out of the hospital, John Abrahamson is home, Ici Kahn is still at Montclair, as is Sam Ziegman, and Lou Levy is back. Condolences to Fay Sekar and Syd Katelman on the loss of their brother, Mel, out on the coast. Al invited
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Recipe books A limited number of Souvenir Recipe Books from the Yom Ha'atzmaut Israeli Dinner are available free at the front desk of the JCC. Recipes featured include Hummus, Jaffa Chidken, Zucchini "Gevetch, and Rice Pilaf. The Israeli Dinner was cosponsored by Pioneer Women Na'amat and by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council.
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A scene from a play performed by actors from Haifa's Beit Hagefen Theater. Beit Hagefen, widely known as the 'Arab-Jewish Friendship Center', was established in 1963 for the purpose of promoting Jewish-Arab cooperation, WZPS photo by Shuki Kook.
By Emma Kimor and Moshe ben Yosef Beit Hagefen in Haifa is widely known as the 'ArabJewish Friendship Center' and frankly, this is more appropriate than its official name — 'Cultural Community and Youth Center'. For while there are innumerable community and youth centers in Israel, Beit Hagefen is distinguished by its efforts over two decades to promote Jewish-Arab cooperation. Can genuinely friendly relationships be achieved between Jews and Arabs, without hatred and hostility? Zvi Israel, Director of the Center since its foundation believes that the two peoples can live together peacefully. Beit Hagefen seems to show that he is right if the whole complex subject be approached correctly, not so much by rhetoric as by example. True, the Center's 6,000 registered members (60 percent Arab, 40 percent Jewish) have from the start been favorably, or sympathetically disposed toward the basic concept of an equal and non-discriminatory interrelationship. Many of the members are firm believers in, and active workers for, the idea of Jewish-Arab harmony and fraternity. In this" respect Beit Hagefen. caters for a specific public. Its Arab members, citizens of the State of Israel, are fully aware of the fact that they are members of an Israeli institution, where loyalty to Israel is taken for granted, as is the belief in equality between all Israel citizens, Jews and Arabs alike. (The one case director Israel recalls as an exception in Beit Hagefen's record of fruitful activities was that of an editor of an Arabic Communist newspaper who parr ticipated for one year in an Arab Literature Circle at Beit Hagefen 17 years ago. He was eventually to find
his way to the Fatah organ- theater not only reach the ization outside Israel's bor- whole of northern Israel, their activities span the ders). "There is hardly a school length and breadth of the child in Haifa who hasn't country as a whole. Since taken part inone or another 1970, Hagefen — the first of the projects sponsored by and only professional naBeit Hagefen (literally tional Arab theater in Israel 'House of the Vine'): sports — has staged countless perevents, summer schools, formances for adults and joint class meetings, cul- youth alike, including tourtural activities, etc., states ing twice a year outside the1 Israel. "Teachers and youth north. Their latest play, en counsellors who have expe- titled 'Life For One Night', rienced such'joint get-to- deals with the problem of ' gethers when they them- Palestinian refugees. The selves were youngsters puppet theater, a more remake it a point to enable the cent development, is preschildren now in their charge ently rehearsing three to experience similar activ- dramatized Arab and two ities. Friendly Arab-Jewish Jewish folktales. All five relations planted and fos- shows are presented both in tered in early school days Arabic and Hebrew, to suit blossom over the years as a the respective audiences, natural process. This is the with the aim of a sort of inway to batter working rela- terchange between the two tions and understanding be- cultures. tween Jewish and Arab citAnother country-wide acizens in Israel in Zvi Israel's tivity is the annual Arabic opinion. Understanding, he Book Week. Held at Beit thinks, begins at home, and Hagefen in Haifa, it makes age-wise, the sooner the bet- available books in the Arater! bic language published Set up in February ,1963, within and outside Israel — Beit Hagefen was the brain- Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan etc. child of the then Mayor of During the week, many Haifa, Abba Khousky. He thousands come fjom all set out to help provide for parts of the country to read the social and cultural needs and buy. Meetings with au-: both of the Arab population thors and poets are orga of his town, Haifa and of Ar- nized as well as a stage for abs in the whole northern the Arabic theater, folk region of Israel. The largest songs and folk dances: Last concentration (60% -70%) of October the Week was Israel's A r a D population live opened in the presence of in the North, with Haifa as the President of Israel, the focal point, as the Mayor Chaim Herzog. The year besaw it. Beit Hagefen was fore, the Ambassador of conceived as a center for Egypt in Israel, Mr. Sa'ad both the Arab and Jewish Mortada performed the sectors of the population, opening ceremony. whose clear purpose was to The Jewish-Arabic Folkbring Jews and Arabs closer dancers' Group is a fine reptogether. Its uniqueness lies resentative of cultural coin that as it developed and operation. It appears both moved towards this goal, no at events within Israel and other community center in in festivals abroad year by the country promoted such year. So far it has performed a broad range of activities in Canada, Spain, France, expanding over such a wide Greece, Germany and geographical area. Switzerland. What better The Hagefen theater for ambassadors can Israel instance or the new puppet show people abroad?
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Baylor Gollege found guilty ofreligious bias By Arnold Rosenzweig ^Editor's note: Arnold Rosenzweig is a staff writer for the Jewish Herald-Voice of Houston, Texas.) HOUSTON (JTA) Two Jewish cardiovascular anesthesiologists have been vindicated in their suit that accused Baylor College of Medicine here of unlawfully discriminating against them by not allowing them to participate in the Baylor rotation to the King Faisul Hospital in Saudi Arabia. U.S. District Court Judge James DeAnda, who ruled in the case, found intentionaldiscrimination on the basis of religion. The two doctors were identified as Lawrence Abrams and Stuart Linde. In his findings, the judge ordered a permanent injunction prohibiting Baylor from discrimination on the basis of religion. "We must thereby permanently enjoin the defendant from excluding qualified Jews from the King Faisal rotation program," DeAnda ruled. He also awarded back pay
to both doctors to compensate for the difference in wages received as members of the Baylor staff as opposed to what they would have received if they had been permitted to participate in the King Faisal program. The total amount of awards to Abrams was $156,840.30. The awards to Linde totalled $248,982.08. The consolidated cases were brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 19G4 that prohibits religious discrimination in employment, and were also brought under provisions of the Export Administration Act. Violations of both Title VII and the anti-boycott provisions of the Export Administration Act were found. Commenting on the case, Stuart Nelkin, attorney for the two doctors, declared: "I am elated with-the decision, not only for my clients, but also because I believe this decision is much bigger than the' individual plaintiffs. It affects American Jews everywhere in this country, and I hope it is a precedent
for continued policing of discriminatory actions by employers and suppliers adhering to the Arab boycott." DeAnda's findings noted that the objective criteria established by Baylor for participation in the program regarding anesthesiologists are that: the person must be a member of the Baylor Department of Anesthesiology faculty; and that the person must be certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology or hold an equivalent foreign certifi-
cation recognized by the Board. According to DeAnda, "The evidence clearly established that both plaintiffs met the objective criteria set forth immediately above during times material to this lawsuit." The judge also stated, '''The evidence shows that no qualified medical personnel employed by Baylor who were Jews have been afforded any rotation in the King Faisal program" since its inception in 1978. The findings added that, \\ (
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"as was true of Dr. Abrams, the sole reason for Dr. Linde's nonparticipation in the program is because Baylor administrators made it clear that Jews could not participate in the rotation. The court finds that Baylor' has not established any bonu fide justification for excluding Jews from the King Faisal program. These exlusionary practices were undertaken unilaterally by Baylor's administrative officials. "There is no evidence to show that Baylor officials took any appropriate steps to determine the actual policy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia toward Jews participating in the program. Moreover, Baylor took no steps to alleviate or rectify the effects of any perceived discriminatory practices and policies on the part of the Saudis." Continuing, the judge found that "The ready acquiescence of Baylor officials in furthering the perceived Saudi exclusion of
Jews is in stark contrast to the nondiscriminatory policies which were implemented by two other institutions engaged in programs similar to the King Faisal rotations." DeAnda noted that officials of the University of Colorado Medical School and the University of Washington Medical School "insisted that nondiscrimination clauses be included in the agreements they entered into with the Saudis and that those clauses would be enforced. There is no reason to conclude that Baylor would have been unable to achieve the same results if it had only attempted to do so." The court found that "the discrimination against Jews was intentional, and that there was indifference and insensitivity on the part of the Baylor officials who actually administered the King Faisal program regarding the issue of whether Jews could participate in that program."
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Our daughter the doctor By Bert Lewis I answered the phone the other night to hear a very business-like but familiar voice say "Hello... this is Dr. Lewis". And that's how the youngest of our clan made the announcement which culminated a long stretch of time called GRADUATE SCHOOL! A time during which this same kid had earned her master's degree first, then launched into the next segment of her life in academia called "working on the PhD". Her announcement had been long awaited. Now you have to understand, I was thrilled beyond any description, and of course, prouder than I can say. But even so, I have to tell you that I remember very well the day this kid launched her education career. It was in September of 1960, and she wasn't exactly thrilled with the prospect of letting go of my hand and staying in the kindergarten room. Her eyes were like dark saucers, and they looked accusingly at me as I turned and left her there. In my head I knew she would be alright, but in my heart I wondered if she would cry. Well, obviously, she became accustomed to school, and somewhere along the way made up her mind it was a great place to spend her time. Mind you, I don't mean to imply she's been just fooling around. Not at all. Undergraduate school was accomplished in the usual number of years, and she left with her first degree. The only trouble was, in her chosen field (physical anthropology) an undergraduate degree didn't promise much in the way of a future. Hence, grad school. That's how it started. With a kid who was scared to death to go to kindergarten . . . amazing, no? Well, that's children for you. Always one surprise after another. Probably all of the above was necessary because I had a dear grandfather, blessed be his. name, who taught that the boasting of one's children should be done by strangers, not parents. In an effort to be somewhat low key, I have chosen this way to share with her family and friends the news that Lisa Lewis, daughter of Bert and Leonard Lewis, has received her PhD in anthropology from New York University. Lisa is a graduate'of Omaha Central High School and the University of Illinois and makes her home in New York. So there it is — the news about Dr. Daughter. She told me I can't call her "honey" anymore. From now on it has to be "Dr. Honey". But that's ok. If she gets out of hand, I can always remind her of her tears and fears on that first day of kindergarten!
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The last meeting of the Hadassah Study Group will be held May 14, 9:30 a.m. at the home of Esther Rae Chesnin. Nancy Coren will lead the discussion.
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The lessons of theleap year By Irving Greenberg President, National Jewish Resource Center In the current year, 5744, an extra month is incorporated into the Hebrew calendar. It is called Adar II because it is inserted after Adar, the twelfth month. Why is the Jewish leap year a full extra month? The calendar sheds light on the relationship of Judaism and the culture around it. The main function of the Jewish calendar was to communicate the fundamental events of Jewish history and to make them a living force in Jews' lives. The basic Jewish vision — that humanity will be freed and the world made perfect — flows from the great events of Jewish history such as Exodus. This optimistic vision is tested or supported by later events in history, such as Destruction and Exile or salvation from suppression or genocide. The later events, too, were commemorated and taught through the calendar, viz. Tisha B'Av, Hanukkah, and Purim. Thus, the calendar became a primary teaching source of Jewish values •and vision. Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch wrote that "The calendar is the Jew's catechism." The general calendar is solur; the Jewish calendar is primarily lunar. The solar year is longer and focuses on the seasons caused by the .sun's angle to the earth; the lunar year is shorter and reflects the rhythm of the moon's waxing and waning in a monthly cycle. Thus dates, anniversaries, time locations came out differently in the Jewish calendar and reinforced the Jewish sense of being different. Geographic space was dominated by the Gentile majority but the calendar provided a framework of Jewish time which enveloped the Jew with the Jewish past and values. The calendar was a vehicle of Jewish solidarity. Every week, the Shabbat was a reminder — a sign of the covenant that linked Israel and God. The Shabbat also played a practical role in segregating Jews from non-Jews; on Shabbat, Jews came together in fellowship, eating, learning, and acts of solidarity. While others went to work, Jews stayed home and sought each other out in their own institutions. The Hebrew calendar's distinctive rhythm enabled the Jew to live amidst contemporary events yet simultaneously exist beyond them. Every Jewish holiday brought the past right into the present. In doing so, the immediacy of now was offset by the timeless presence of great events of Jewish history. Yet the rabbis opted not to separate the Jews totally from the general society or from its solar calendar. Citing as the
basis of the ruling the Biblical injunction that Passover occur in the spring, and that Sukkot is an autumn harvest festival, the rabbis insured that the Jewish holidays would correlate to the soiar seasons. Since the lunar year is 354 days long and the solar is 365, holidays on a pure lunar calendar would wander eleven days per year — further and further away from the original solar seasons. Unadjusted, the lunar calendar would separate Jews totally from the general society's calendar and from the societal flow of time. By insertion (intercalation) of an extra month in seven out of every nineteen years (roughly equivalent to adding about eleven days per year), the Jewish calendar was permanently synchronized with the solar one. The Jews are different — yet they share the same time. In the first century after the destruction of the Temple, the rabbis had to fight against the Sadducees for leadership of the Jewish community.'The Sadducees insisted on a Jewish solar calendar and accused the Pharisees of imitating or borrowing the Greek lunisolar calendar. The Sadducees' motivating force in fighting for a solar calendar was, in the words of.George Foote More, "the desire to create a distinctively Jewish division of time, fundamentally unlike those of other people, and particularly that of the Greeks." As nobles and government functionaries primarily, the Sadducees were deeply immersed in contact with Greeks but they sought to stay Jewish by formalism and by reserving some areas of life as Jewish. On the other side of the line were the sectarians. In the first century C.E., a Dead Sea sect withdrew to Qumran to save its ideological purity. The Qumranians rejected both the Rabbinic and the Sadducean systems for being too compromising vis-a-vis the Greeks and non-observant Jews. The Qumranians adopted a solar calendar of 364 days, thereby separating their observances from the Rabbinic calendar. In their Manual of Discipline the Qumran group explained their solar calendar as follows: "They must not deviate by*a single step from carrying out the orders of God at the times appointed for them [emphasis supplied]; they must neither advance the statutory times nor postpone the prescribed seasons." This last is a rejection of intercalation. The rabbinic tradition won out over both alternatives. In effect, the Sadducee sect sought to preserve Jews from the Hellenistic influence by a procedural segregation of Jews — yet they could not or would not compete in the
areas of ideas. By contrast, the rabbis dealt with Hellenism — including incorporating some of its conceptual and cultural models. The rabbis competed by absorbing the good, not just rejecting the bad. Their involvement in general history was combined with preservation of Jewish distinctiveness and with generating effective emotional and sociological practices of Judaism able to compete with Hellenism when offered as a choice. Similarly, the Qumran 'fundamentalists' were insisting that only God can decree the holy days. In other words, Jews have no role in the revelation. (Interestingly, when Mohammed set up a distinctive Islamic calendar — a purely lunar one — to break from the inherited Arab pagan calendar, he abolished the intercalating month of Nasi — "which he regarded as a man-made artifact representing a sinful deviation from the divine order of things.") By contrast, the rabbis taught that the heavenly court had given its authority over to the rabbinic earthly court which was empowered to establish the new month, intercalate the calendar, etc. Revelation is God-given, said the rabbis, but it is also given over to humans to discover and proclaim. Thus Jews can apply the tradition and incorporate insights from their host cultures as part of the ongoing unfolding of revelation and of Jewish participation in the task of tikkun olam, perfecting the world. Qumranian perfectionism led to withdrawal. But total purity turned out to be sterile. Sundered from the tree of life of the Jewish people, Qumran was dead to Jewish history long before the Roman attackers who destroyed Qumran made it official. The victory of rabbinic leadership and rabbinic thinking in Judaism assured the triumph of the rabbinic understanding of the calendar. Their challenge then is our challenge now. Neither total withdrawl nor total immersion, softened only by retaining a residual traditional area of life, will stand up best to the attractions of an open society. The task is to participate distinctively — to nurture Jewish consciousness and knowledge in each person and in the community institutions so Jews can carry on the classic dialectic of universalism and particularism. To know our own unique calendar and values, to assert them and live them as citizens dealing with the issues of the broader society; to reshape the best of general culture to fit Jewish values and to reject the negative components — is the central historical way of Judaism.
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By Mark Horwich The Mother Chapter has been busy lately. After the basketball season, in which The program, known as our A team took first place Varsity Scouting, will offer with an undefeated record, a heavy emphasis on 'high we have been helping adventure' activities and around the city. We held a The key goal of the proother activities which apr "games night" at the Rose peal to the older boy. In ad- gram is to reach more of the Blumkin Home with some dition, a young man will be 90 percent of the American of the residents: It proved to encouraged to continue his males' 14-17 who are in no be a big fun success. advancement toward the. scouting program. Recently, we elected the Eagle rank (previous Scoutthree Sweetheart candiing background is. not reThe Mid-America Coun- dates for our annual Sweetquired, however), to fulfill heart Dance. The candiService projects, participate cil varsity scouting chair- dates'are Kathy Mann, man is Robert L. Johnson, in special programs on Andrea Joffe, and Susie council, regional and na- manager of the human re- Kirshehbaum. We also sources division of Valmont tional levels, and continue elected a new honorary personal development in Industries. Sweetheart, Margot Hackel. leadership, physical fitness, She replaces Julie Horwich, A training session will be our past-honorary Sweetheld on May 17 at Valmont heart, who is attending the Industries for district vol- University of Missouri aV unteers. Any organization, Columbia and the chapter interested in forming a Var- wishes to extend a friendly sity Scout team should con- hello from Omaha. tact the Mid-America Congratulations to our MCAT classes farming now. Council, Boy Scouts of new candidates and honorFor more Information call America, 341-2086. ary. 391-2333.
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Film opens exhibit "Dancing Hands" is a 24minutei film directed by John'Altman about the visual art of Rita Blitt. Ms. Blitt is a Kansas City Artist whose work has been exhibited across the United States. On Sunday, May Vi, the Jewish Community Center will be displaying Ms. Blitt's work. An opening reception will begin at 2 p.m. with the film "Dancing
Hands." Ms. Blitt's work consists of many mediums ranging from pastels to sculpture. Her subject matter takes on an abstract flower quality utilizing both color and form. The exhibit will he on display through June 3. For more information about the exhibit or the Gallery call 334-8200 ext 232.
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On Saturday, May 19, there will be a brunch and discussion, hosted by Marilyn Gottlieb, 9108 Delmar, Prairie Village, at noon while in the evening a 13Friday, May 18, begins the piece band will herald a Sinweekend with a Cocktail/ gles Dance at the home of Reception at B'nai Jehudah Arnold Hoffman, 12125 preceding the special crea- Goddard, Overland Park. tive Singles Services in the On Sunday, May 20, JewMayerberg Chapel, 8 p.m., with Paul Marx and ish Singles will partake in a Rabbi Mark Levin, offi- symposium on "Dating, ciating. After services, sin- Mating, and Intermarriage; gles are welcomed to an Seeking A Jewish Identity," Oneg Shabbat at the home sponsored by the Jewish of Miles Cohen, 2223 West Family Commission and the American Jewish Committee, at Beth Shalom, 11 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The cost for the entire weekend is $30. Home hos: pitality will be arranged, and the deadline for making reservations is May 10. Jewish singles of all ages are welcome. For further information, contact Marilyn Gottlieb, Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, 6201 Indian Creek Drive, Overland Park, Kansas,' 66207 or call 1-816-3615200, ext. 233.
JCC plans annual basketball camp J b'Zfft feWK It's true, 1974 was only 10 years ago, but let's see what was going on at that time. The front page of the first issue of the Jewish Press for the year mentioned such items as a $2.2 billion emergency bill to aid Israel, signed by President Nixon. Jewish firms were handling most of the Japanese goods sold in this country and Abe Beame was elected the first Jewish Mayor of New York City. The first official woman cantor was appointed in Canada and Henry Kissinger as Secretary of State was often quoted on mid-east problems. Our very own Omaha Jewish Press won an Intermediate Cities Award for Best Special Publication-Supplement. The winning paper was the 1973 New Years edition, which zeroed in on "Profile of the Jewish Community — Revealing Omaha Je.ws". Also here at home, the 3rd Annual LOVE recognition dinner was held, and a man named Herbert Rubenstein was named new Executive Director for the Jewish Federation. That was the year Toby Kagan was honored at a Beth El Dinner for her 22. years of synagogue service as secretary. Judge Donald Brodkey was appointed to the Supreme Court of Nebraska, making history as the first Jewish judge in the state to be so honored. Other locals to be accorded recognition included Marc Delman who was named to the Dean's List at the University of Missouri, and Alan Wagner, student at Central High who was one of the youngsters to receive the Dundee Kiwanis monthly Key Award. Miriam Shrier had two lead rolls in the Omaha Playhouse production of "Plaza Suite" and the AZA prepared to celebrate its 50th anniversary. A very large percentage of the copy printed during 1974 dealt with the closing of the old JCC and the opening of the present building. The Passover edition particularly was devoted largely to the new JCC. Many pictures appeared of people touring the new facility, and the Omaha Jewish community was given a clear idea of what would become the nucleus of our (future) campus. We should all take pride in the accomplishments of one short decade. And that's the way it was, 10 years ago.
Art competition Representative Hal Daub has announced the Second District third annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students. According to Daub, the contest is part of An Artistic Discovery, an annual competition implemented by members of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize the creative talents of young Americans. Between now and May 31, members will conduct local competitions for high school students in order to select artwork to become part of a
national exhibition displayed in the U.S. Capitol, Building for one year. A public display of all entered artwork — at which Daub will announce the winners — will be held during the last week in May. Interested students may deliver their entry no later than Tuesday, May 15 to Daub's Omaha District Office, 215 North 17th St., Room 8424. For information, students ' may contact Lauren Hall in the District office at" 2214216.
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POLITICAL BALLOT -NATIONAL TICKET :U.S. SENATOR TERM: 6 VCOT3 - QAILAnV: $ 6 0 , 6 6 2 Candidates were asked for biographical information. and an answer to the following question: What specific steps do you recommend for reducing the federal deficit? (SO word limit)
Republican . Goorgo A. BoucJtof, No Reply HOCH, KJAPJCV DoLONG, 44. 12W Third Corso, Nebraska City. Member of Board of Regents. University of Nebraska 2 years; University of Kansas, BA in Political Science. Current public offices: Board of Regents. Civic organizations: Library Board President. Outstanding Citizen Award from Nebraska City Chamber of Commerca. Woniari of th©: Year- from Business and Professional'Women. REPLY TO QUESTION: Line-item veto. I would examine every area and not have an across the board cut. I would scrutinize "pork barrel'' items so that they do not pass through unnoticed in larger bills. I support a strong defense but would examine this area carefully in respect to waste overruns, procurement policies and the spare parts budget. DoCAMP, JOHN -WILLIAM, 44, Box 34, Neligh. State Senator, Attorney. University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Major in Philosophy, Military Science, Juris Doctor in Law. Current public offices: State Senator, District 40,14 years. 1976 Jaycees Most Outstanding Young Man of Nebraska. REPLY TO QUESTION: Elimination of COLA requirements in all salaries, pensions, etc. Must eliminate automatic cost of living inflation increases built into almost all federal salaries, retirements programs, etc. LOCECWOOD, FRED A., 43, Gering, NE. Certified Public Accountant, State of Nebraska, August 1962-present; Member of American Institute of CPA's and Nebraska Society of CPA's, 1962-present. Member, Nebraska State Board of Education, 1983-present; Scotts Bluff County Commissioner. Chairman of Scotts Bluff County Republican Party, 1972-76; Member of Executive Committee, Nebraska Republican Party, 1973-75. REPLY TO QUESTION: The concern over the federal deficit is starting to overshadow the real central issue which is excessive government. The larger problem of runaway expenditures will not be solved by higher taxes. There has to be restraints on spending. THOMPSON, RICHARD I\J., 63, 2909 Bonacum Dr., Lincoln. Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Photofrin'Medical Inc.. Education: Wayne State College (1961-53); University of Nebraska Law School, B.S. in Law 1955, Juris Doctor 1957. Member of Board , of Directors, Nebraska Diplomats, Inc. Past offices: State Finance Chairman, Republican Party; Chairman, Westminster Church Foundation. Who's Who in America. Member, Nebraska and American Bar Associations. No reply to question. .CAMERON, EtECU, 61, 534 Baronage Circle, Blair. Businessman, home builder. Education: Technical Certificate, Milwaukee School of Engineering. Chairman Washington County Reagan for Pres., 1976; Target Delegate for Reagan, 1976;, Chairman Washington County Reagan for Pres., 1980; Delegate for Reagan Detroit, 1980; County Chairman, Central Committee Member; 1st Baptist Church, Blair, NE; U.S. Navy 1943-1946; Charter Member Blair Optimist. REPLY TO QUESTION: , ' Cut spending programs and implement as much as possible of the Grace and Heritage studies that spell
out waste in government. Collect ell collectable taxes due efficiently which has not been done. Return more programs to the individual states where they can be more efficiently handled and administered and audited. Dcnnocraelc EXON, J . JAMES, 64,1615 Brent Boulevard, Lincoln. U.S. Sonator. Universify of Omaha, 1939-41. Current public offices: U.S. Senator, 197i)-present. Past public offices: Governor of SfcErcsba, 1971-73, Membership civic organizations: Thirty-Second Degree Masons; Shrine; Elks; Eagles; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars. Past offices: President, Lincoln Optimists, Lt. Governor, District 10, Optimists International. REPj-Y TO QUESTION: Several fiscal conservatives and I have proposed an accelerated plan to reduce the deficit. Over five vears, it cuts projected deficits by $800 billion. This budget plan freezes all discretionary domestic programs for one year, limits entitlement and defense growth aricl calls for rational revenue policies without curtailing jn-place personal tax reductions.
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- No reply. CALIMGEfr, WAILVECI U., 44, 1450 South 11th St., Omaha. Attorney. B.S., education, Ohio University; M.S.1 education, Purdue University; Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1970; J.D., Creighton Law School, 1977. Omaha City Council, 1981-present; Omaha Board of Education, 197.9-81. Vice President, Dahlman Area Rehabilitation Effort. REPLY TO QUESTION: Freeze spending at 1984 levels, except for a 3% increase in Social Security. Use the time saved in debating to form a Congressional task force oh waste. The goal: $300 billion savings in three years. Close the tax loopholes that cost the treasury billions. Then adopt the balanced budget amendment. CAVAWAUGH, THOMAS F. - No reply.
STATE TICKET PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER (Political) 2nd DISTRICT - Voto for ONE
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"EVHchaol ECoiloy, 37, 8728 Broadmoor Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. Member Douglas County Board since December, 1981. Elected Chairman Douglas County Board of Commissioners January, 1984; J D Creighton University Law School 1972, BA 1969. Douglas County Board representative to Legislature, Hospital, Corrections, Garage and Building Commission. Married. Wife, Kathleen, three children. Christ the King Parish, Secretary Christ the King Parent's Club. REPLY TO QUESTION: It is difficult to single out one area for the most attention, however some of the areas in Douglas County which need attention ore transportation and improved long term care for seniors, reduce vocational and . residential waiting lists for mentally retarded and improve services for severely disturbed adolescents. Dorothy Daley, 55, 7310 North 39th Terrace, Omaha, Nebraska. Married. Seven Children. B.S. - UNO -1976; Teacher* active in public life many years; Appointed 1980 - Dbuglas County Housing Authority; NOCC Board 1981-1984. Daley Detective Agency - Family Business. Hard work and years of studying has given knowledge and expertise needed to serve Douglas County citizens. REPLY TO QUESTION: Keeping the elderly living independently, with dignity and pride, must be given top priority by Douglas County. They have worked and contributed to make ours a good h'fe and they deserve no less from us in return. Continuing services remain important and also planning ahead, anticipating future needs. Frank VoJInctsy, 37, 14062 Drexel Circle, Omaha, Nebraska. Has worked at all levels of government including City Council and. private Industry. Has Masters degree in Public Adnunistration; elected twice to the Millard Highland SID Board of Trustees. Served ortAdvisbry Committee to Douglas County Board of Corrections aild Grant review committee to Millard School Board. ' •" REPLY TO QUESTION: Full, productive: employment in Douglas County imusi be achipved in order to gain property tax relief. There are .too many people needing emergency''food and sholterjioo many houses, lots and buildmgsoff the tax rolls. Vye need a'more agressive tax-saving campaign. Low;fcayesin t u t t l invite business.
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Mail* Whhmora Dlngfts, 72, 22722 Southsbore Drive, Riverside Lakes, Rt. 1, Waterloo, Nebraska. South high graduate, business course, typing, shorthand, transcription, Business English, bookkeeping, accounting, real estate law, Principals & Practices, currently Property Management Course at Metro Tech, Homemaker, real estate broker, wife of Franklin E. Dinges, former City Comptroller of Omaha f o r ^ ' / i years, Born 24th & Q Omaha, Douglas County. REPLY TO QUESTION: • 1. Service to frail elderly living alone who need concern, empathy compassion, praise, appreciation, assistance in applying for benefits protection of property rights, guidance in finding competent repairmen and help in solving the problem if work is not done right. 2. Help parents realize the need of children, teenagers of character building activities. •Stephen J. (Store) McCoiiEctcr, 35 years old, 2509 Brookside Ave., Omaha. Member of Douglas Conty Board since 1981. Executive with McCollister and Company, an Independent manufacturer of lubricants, graduate of UNL in Business Administration. Married, 2 children, active in several business and civic organizations. REPLY TO QUESTION: The problems of the poor in Omaha and the need to spead limited tax dollars will continue to be the most serious human service problem. I will continue to combine government, private and religious efforts to meet the food, shelter, utility, and clothing needs of the poor. Lydla Holva Haug, Reply received after deadline
(Non-Political) Term 4 Years; Safety $4800 Vote for TWO (In Your District)
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REGENT UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA (Non Political) 2nd District Vote for ONE TERR/1: 6 years — Wo Salary Candidates were asked for biographical information and a reply to the following question: How would you describe recent state financial support of the University? Too high, adequate, inadequate. Circle one and explain (50 word limit) Hanson, Kermit, 67, Quail Ridge, 21935 Mayberry Circle, Elkhorn. President, Financial Perspectives Company. University of Nebraska,- AB 1939; Command and General Staff College, 1961. Current public offices: Board of Regents; Nebraska Co-ord. Comsn. for post Secondary Education. President-Elect, Suburban Rotary; Chairman, Greater Omaha Corp. Past offices: President, Omaha. Symphony Association, 6 years; president, Omaha Safety Council, 4 years; President, United Way, 2 years. REPLY TO QUESTION: Inadequate to keep the university as a top landgrant school; adequate when measured against our economic base. Additional compensation for faculty and staff plus internal reallocation will be the best future pattern. It is an excellent university system. It is a marvelous asset. It is heavily used on a comparative basis. It can even be better. Christie, Robert H., 5.9, 3112 South 116th Ave., Omaha. Teacher. Education: University of Omaha, B.A. 1949, M..A. 1955. Past public offices: Metro Tech Board. REPLY TO QUESTION: Adequate, financial support must be consistent with the ability of the taxpayer and student to pay the bills. However, we must continue to strive to provide the very best of educational opportunities for the people of Nebraska. Monaghan, James A., 49, 12229 Rose Lane, Omaha. President, Monaghan, Morrison, Currey & Associates Consulting Firm. Education: University of Nebraska at Omaha (O.U.). Past public offices: Omaha Board of Education; National School Board Association Finance Committee. Current civic organizations: Park East Executive Committee. Past offices: Past President, UNO Parents Association; SID Board Chairman; Executive Committee, West Chamber of Commerce Council. REPLY TO QUESTION: Inadequate. Over the past 2 years, the change in state appropriation for Nebraska University has increased 42% LESS than the national average, ranking us 42nd. This trend is resulting in loss of qualified staff and administrative personnel and must be reversed if we are to attract and retain qualified people.
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fdsney L. O'EHcn, 32, 22627 Wilson Ave., Waterloo, NE. Ph. D in Educational Administration: Past Educator and administrator including community college experience - Currently Manager of Training and Development at Omaha National Bank working with higher education providing training and educational opportunities to employees. Board experience includes Board Member of ASTD, past Board Member of Advocacy Office for Children and Youth. W.T. O'HsnEon No Reply Judith A. VGndermcuIcn, 37, RR1 Box 31A, Ft. Calhoun.NE. I am on accounting graduate of MTCC and student in computer programming at the College. Formerly employed at John Deere Co., 8 years, and the College as research assistant for 8 years, before becoming a homemaker and mother. Currently managing a small farm and member of St. Lukes Lutheran Church.
BERNICE KOZIOL LABEDZ - No Contest
ERNIE C H A M B E R S - N o Reply
NOIM POLITICAL BALLOT STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Vote for OFJE En each district TERfV!: 4 years — Mo Salary Candidates were asked for biographical information (50 word limit)
Candidates were asked for biographical information and a reply to the following question: Since the federal goveraincBt no longer will provide primary financing for water development and conservation projects, how would you finance such projects in Nebraska? What types of water projects should have State funding? (50 word limit)
MARGE HIGGIfJS - No Reply O. BRUCE DAVIS - No Reply
2nd District Vote for ONE TERM: 6 years — No Salary James H. Monahan, No contest .
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THIRTEENTH DISTRICT BOB GARRETT - No Reply DANIEL LYNCH, 54, 8115 No. 37th St., Omaha, NEB. 68112. Vice President Consumer Affairs, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Nebraska; Member of Advisory Committee Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging; Loras College, Dubque, Iowa, two years; Former Chairman Eastern Nebraska Human Services Agency; Douglas County Hospital Board of Trustees; Douglas County Board of Comissioners; Former Member Health Planning Council of the Midlands.; Metropolitan Area Planning Association; President's Council on Intergovernment Affairs. I-.' V . REPLY TO QUESTION: "I have a limited knowledge of these, types of projects at this tune. Any public funding for this kind of program should consider a cost ratio benefit formula that would consider the benefits for people in the immediate area and state wide."
THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT CHUCK SIGERSOW - No Reply JERRY CHIZEK, age 47, 2807 S. 137 St., Omaha, NE 68144. Public Affairs Manager, N. W. Bell Telephone; Attended UNO. Past public offices: Comissioner—Nebraska Dept. of Labor; Past offices: President-Kingswood Neighborhood Association, Millard Athletic Assoc. REPLY TO QUESTION: o "I believe that water is one of the most important, natural resources in Nebraska. Its conservation and wise use has and. will continue to contribute to Nebraska's good life. Water projects are very important arid should be funded by the State only if there are suficient funds to do so, and only if the projects . . . "
'Dtcertcttv.ro " ' David L. Jcrccoji — No reply , Gary E. CerSsffiM, 38, 6542 Bedford Ave., Omaha, NE. Principal planner for .JSopbomic Develojpment at MARA. Over JO years experience working with business, community and government leaders throughout the Metro Tech area to create new job opportunities. Graduate of UNO in Economics. Active in promoting several community development bills, including the Nebraska Community College Law In 1975. Nathaniel "Sonny"' Robinson, 43, 4918 Ames Ave. #16 Omaha, NE. City Employees - Twenty years, Student Council Member V.P. 10-81-82, Pres. 6-81-82, Pres 10-83 - 10-84. Paul C. Kennedy, 64, 5815 Miami, Omaha, NE. BS & MS in Ed., FHKSC; Ed.D., Kans.U. Ten years public school teaching and administration. UNO 29 years; Dept. Chrm. 12 years. College of Education Dean 7 years; College of Continuing Studies Dean 1 year. Professor of Educational Administration 9 years. OPS Board of Education, eight years. Mike Shonita— No reply Vlnea Floher, 35, 4618 Bedford Ave. B.A. Degree: Political Science, Colorado State University. Attended Creighton University School of Law. Unit Commissioner, Mid-America Council, Boy Scouts of America. Scholarship Chairman, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - former Metro. Tech .Employee., Currently, Assistant - Training Coordinator, in Mutual of Omaha's Underwriting Division. Vietnam Vet, U.S. Army Airborne Infantry, Honorable Discharge. District Threo Richard BerEtohlro — No reply Jane EV1. Booth, 51, 10805 Franklin, Omaha, NE 68154. Born in Osceola; Nebraska;, graduated from Osceola High School. Three children; husband Gary employed 8 years, MTTC, South Omaha Campus. Currently Volunteer/Events Coordinator for Lutheran Medical Center (since 1976); arrange medical center events including annual Flower & Garden Show and "The Party"; work closely with volunteers and hospital boards and trustees. Worked for (Exceeded word limit) Dr. Bill Kaltoovnio, 48, 3525 So. 101, Omaha, NE. Staff Supervisor •<• Northwestern Bell. B.S., M.S., M.S.Ed., Ed.D. (Doctor of Education). President, Children's Discovery Corner, Inc. Former high school teacher and university professor. My academic and business experience will prove helpful in setting Metro Tech's goals and objectives for the80's and beyond. Gregory Mortz, 23, 1223 No. 95 Ave., Omaha, NE. ' Graduate of Saint Pius X Grade School, Creighton Prep, and UNO (BA, History). Teaching Assistant at UNO working on MA. Received Outstanding Young. Man in America Award, 1983. Member Mayor Boyle's Committee on Parking at UNO, 1982. Member Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society. Speaker of UNO Student Senate,, 1982. Martin D. Wolf — Received too late for printing
District Four Nancy J. Goldapp, 35, 2138 So. 62nd St., Omaha, NE. Eight year member and Past President of Police & Firemens VFW Aux. #9551. Currently member of PTA, Room Mother at Belle Ryan and Brownie leader. Member of Central United Presb. Church. Formerly employed as Secretary Agency Dept. for Physicians Mutual before becoming a homemaker and mother of two daughters. Hoi W. Porter — No reply • Robert D. Reid — No reply Eva IVlarie Stono — No reply
District Fiv? A primary is an election within a party to nominate candidates who will run in the general election. Nebraska law, as in a majority of the States, provides for a closed primary. In a closed primary, one registers as a Democrat, Republican or an Independent, and he is given only his party's ballot at the polls. Democrats, Republicans, and Independents may, however, vote on the non political ballot. In the general election, regardless df party affiliation, one may vote for candidates of either party.
Bob McCallio, 46, 3111 Coffey Ave., Omaha, NE. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering; President/Board Chairman McCallie Associates, Inc.; a consulting firm. President Golden Hills Neighborhood Association; Board Member Bellevue-Ofnitt Kiwanis; Member Bellevue Chamber of commerce; Member Omaha Chamber of Commerce; Former Electronics instructor at Metro Tech; Multiple management seminars. Gary D. Thompson, 30, 9915 Q PJaza #2C, Omaha, NE 68127. Married, one child. Graduate of the Univer-
sity of the State of New York, Albany. Present part time student at Metro Tech, studying computer programming. Employed as a laborer at AT&T Western Electric. Military service includes seven years in the Marine Corps, and present member of the Nebraska Army National Guard.
OMAHA BOARD OF EDUCATION (Nori Political) Vote for OK E En voter subsf SsirSet f ERK3:4 veers — SoEary fc2oeia Candidates were asked for biographical information and a reply to the following question: How would you distinguish between the functions of Board members es policy makers end the functions of administrators? (50 word limit) bEstrlictTir.ro Jamas Leo, 29,3608 Ames Ave. Married, two children construction laborer-historian-writer undergrhd: Grace • Bible College - Bible/Radio Com. studies. North High School Guad. 9 year retail Mgrmt./Inventory speicalist 1981-Nbace/Nat. Baptiat con. delegate Christian Education-Rotary Honary Society award 1968. Aided in various schools in tudorship of students. Concerned parent and citizen-churchman. REPLY TO QUESTION: If there's no open- iiiterworkings^ total involvement twecn porents^eachers members said districts and the administrors levels of controlsd policies is out of poportion ALL should represent cluldrens needs first regarding said policies'through wcrlrisg with Parents, Administrators. Working together no powerstruggle but to maintain the "Rights of A Child." Sally Fv/JcMinrpEty, 33, 4202 Camden Ave. I'm not a candidate with a degree or the experience of special training. I graduated from North High in 1968, I've taken classes at UNO and Peru State. I am concerned with the direction the educational system is going in, and why so many young people drop out of school? This one of the problems that need to be solved. REPLY TO QUESTION: I feel that the board members make policy, and that it should help make the administrative job easier. The administrators are hired because of their qualifications, and should be allowed to function. When the policy makers try to be administrators the system becomes muddled, only to result in educational backlash. Bob Rodjjers — Reply received after deadline Eddlo Stoton, 37, 4427 Spaulding. Parent-two boys attending O.P..S. E.lem.45d.-Major.- UNO. Teacher Ijitern - O.P.S. Associate Executive ttirect'br'tJMCC. Member: Human Services Council-Child Care Task Force; DC Youth Advisory Council; Advocacy office Children & Youth .Nebr. Youth Development Task Force OPS Discipline Task Force President, Survival Coalition Local Selective Service Board. REPLY TO QUESTION: The Boards' job is to set policy, guidelines and directions for the District. The measurable objectives and day to day activities needed to implement district programs, must be left to the administration staff. This process must also allow for open communication between board members and the District Administration.
District Four Michael J. Sidorewicz Jr. — No reply 'David Wilkon — (Reply received after deadline)
District Six •F.E. "Fritz" Stanek - No reply
District Eight *Gaynella Goodrich — Reply received after deadline William Pfoffor, 30, 3917 Q Street. My educational background includes a B.S. in Business Administration from UNL. My business background is extensive. Since college I have always owned my own business. I feel that my knowledge of the O.P.S. is more than sufficient to qualify me as a viable candidate. I have been successul in college and business because I'm dedicated (exceeded word limit) REPLY TO QUESTION: Board membes are responsible for outlining the broad objectives of the O.P.S. and then selecting a superintendent to oversee the implementatidn of these objectives. • • . The administrators carry out several functions, among these are planning, organizing and directing, controlling, and most decision making. They should have, the authority to handle problem that occur in day to day operations as they are closest to the problems, (exceeded word limit)
District Ten Thomas R. Morgan, 31, 2411 No. 56th St. Married with one child and expecting second. Homeowner. B.S. degree in Pol. Sci. and Bus.\Masters in Public Adm. from UNO. Manager, State" Gov. Relations, InterNorth. Currently serve on the Bd. of the Omaha Pub. Library and former member Mayor's Traffic Safety Committee. Member, Chamber'of Commerce Pub. Affairs Committee. REPLY TO QUESTION: 1 School Board members are elected policy makers. It is their responsibility.to develop, with community input, district goals and objectives. The administrators are the educational professionals who are accountable for developing and im-
plementing programs to support the goals of the district in an efficient and effective manner. •Mary fifluff, 50, 4317 No. 54th St. Married, 3 children. OPS Board Vice-President; Chaired Planning Committee, 21 Community Breakfasts, Ad Hoc Committee to fill Board Vacancy. 1979 "Outstanding Citizen Award for Community Involvement" — Benson American Legion. Board — Santa Monica Halfway House. Past officer and Board member - Benson Com. munity Council. Active leadership roles in church work. . REPLY TO QUESTION: The Board of Education is directed by statute to exercise full legislative control over the district. The superintendent is elected to administer the policies of the board. The udministrator has the responsibility to report to the board in matters concerning conditions of efficiency and the needs of schools. DssCrict TVJCEVO
"Sandra J. ECostos, 37, 3705 No. 114th Ave. Resident 15 years. Two daughters. Five years OPS School Board, past vice-president, Chairperson - Instruction, Finance Committees. NCTE - Statuatory, Teachers' Certification Committees. Council of Urban Boards Committee on Finance. American Legion Auxiliary. Phi Delta Gamma. B.S. in Education - UNL. M.S. m Reading - UNO. Taught 8 years - O.P.S. PTA State Life Member. REPLY TO QUESTION: Clear policies on duties- end functions. Board establishes policies, votes oa employees' appointments/dismissals, oalories, courses of study, textbooks, ludget, matters partakiing to schools' welfare. Appraises schools' effectiveness. Administration shall plan, coordinate, supervise, direct, evaluate in accordance with purposes, policies, plans, procedures, programs authorized by Board, Reports effectiveness to Board. Etandal! VJ. Owona,- 37, 5117 No. 116th St. Attorney.. Life-long Omaha resident. O.P.S. graduate." B.A. in Journalism from UNO; J.B.rfrom UNL. Omicron Delta' Kappa honorary, ,UNO Achievement Award. Former Omaha World-Herald reporter. Married to former O.P.S. teacher. Two children, 4 and 7, O.P.S. students. UNO Alumni Board, former member. Legally represented two public school districts. REPLY TO QUESTION: The Board determines the policy framework within which administrators operate and manage. That framework should not be violated yet administrator^, must be given latitude to manage, particularly in day-"' to-day operations. The Board should be neither a rubber stamp nor a needless critic of the administration.
DISTRICT 66 BOARD OF EDUCATION (Election, IRSot Nomination) Term 6 years, no salary Candidates were asked for biographical information and .a reply to the following question: • How would you distinguish between the functions of Board Members as policy makers and the functions of Adminstrators? (50 word limit) HELEWttEtLEV, 46, 106.0.7 Martha. Graduated 1960, UNL, PBK. Taught English, Westside High, 4 yrs., Adult Ed, 2 yrs., Countryside Church: Teacher, Continuing College Coordinator. Rockbrook: Community . Club Board, 11 yrs:, President; Creative Playground Organizer, 4 yrs., Brownies, Cubs, MS Board. School Parent Advisory Committees: Elementary and Secondary English Curriculum, Elementary Report Card, Superintendents Advisory. REPLY TO QUESTION: I feel that my role as a board member will be to set policies that the administrators will implement in regards to personnel, curriculum, facilities and equipment. The board then evaluates the job the staff does by hearing special reports. Annually, administrators present the budget for the board's adoption. GAIL OVERHOLT KREWZER, 39, 8305 Hickory Street, Omaha, NE 68124. I have eighteen years experience in public education as a teacher, counselor, schooUdevelopmental psychologist, university instructor and educational consultant. I hold a Ph.D. in psychological and cultural studies and presently work as a school psychologist. My community activities include M.C.R.I. Board of Directors, Cub Scouts, School/Community Clubs, etc. REPLY TO QUESTION: The Board adopts policies and delegates the role of implementing policies to the Superintendent. The line between polipy matters and administrative matters needs ongoing definition. Consequently, it is vital to the School District that the Board and Superintendent communicate openly and establish arelationship based on mutual respect and trust.
JOHN F. AITA, Rfl.D.,1 41, 936 Dewey Avenue. My qualifications include: Continuous, growth, involvement, interest in the schools, District, and community during 10 years residence in District 66. Life-long ^ educational experience as student and teacher. Experience as a businessman and community leader. Community service activities and responsibilities nationally and locally. . .
REPLY TO QUESTION: Functions of the Board include hiring a superintendent, making policy decisions, setting budget, and reviewing actions of the Administration. The Board is a public board responsible to the public, working with the Administration, interpreting policy, guiding and overseeing the school district, its activities, goals, and educational programs. DAN GARVER - No reply.
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DIRECTORS, O.P.P.D. (Omaha Sub.) full Term-(Six Yoors) VOTE ran TI^O Salary 93000; PPC-ohSent $4500
Candidates were asked for biographical information and a reply to the following question: Discuss your position oa how the district should meet future demands for electric energy, including your position on additional generating facilities (50 word limit) • MORRIS E11ILLEJJ,. 65, 8415 Loveland, Dr., Omaha, NE 68124; University of Michigan 1936-1940-A.B. Degree; Director OPPD. Current civic organizations: Creighton University, Fonetenelle Forest, Midlands Community Hospital; Past offices: General Chairman and President, United Way; President Omaha Chamber of Commerce. REPLY TO QUESTION: "The District should meet future demands for electricity at the lowest possible cost to ratepayers consistent with reliability of supply, long range fiscal soundness, and fairness to current and retired employees. Generating capacity should be added only to achieve a reliable and economical supply for all classes of ratepayers." TERRY P. f3OBACE(ER - No Reply RflARV ALICE RACE. SJ408 Webster Street, Omaha, NE 68131. Former Vets Administration clericaladministrative University of Nebraska-Lincoln, A.B. Degree.Current public offices: Director, OPPD (incumbent). Current member: League of Women Voters, Common Cause, West Central Development Council, Transit Advisory Committee, Womens Political Caucus, Nebraska Coalition for Women, MAPA, Citizens Advisory Board. REPLY TO QUESTION: "No plans needed for new generating faculties until valid forecasts warn of power shortages coming within the 10-year construction period. Then get hydroelectric into the generating mix if possible. Otherwise build either peaking plants or small coal units one by one as needed rather than another large baseload plant." AAROEU DOWNS, 63, 1932 So. 50 Ave., Omaha, Ne 68106. Supervisor, Operating Engrs., VA Med. Center. Heating & Air Cond., Contractor. Post High School Eduction: Non-credit courses at UNO. REPLY TO QUESTION: "I would be in favor of adding generating facilities if it were truly needed and if it could not be economically purchased from another source. If adding facilities, a very firm decision should first be made regarding the type of fuel to be used. The safety, the costs and the future availability should well be established .. ." FRANK J . WEAR - No reply. JOHN HAMILTON, 52, 9265 Cady Ave., #15, Omaha, Ne 68134! Occupation: Maintenance; Education; Tech High-Omaha. REPLY TO QUESTION: "Stop the high cost to management we don't need them for there high cost. Again why paid them that cost.". ROBERT A. Teig — No reply.
ROBERT SCOTT, 57, 525 S. 68 Street, Omaha, Ne 68106. Consulting Mechanical & Electrical Engineer. Education: University of Omaha; University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 3 yrs., B. S. Mech. Eng. Current, civic organizations: Concerned Citizens For Better Government. Past. president Nebraska Chapter American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers. REPLY TO QUESTION: "Since the O.P.P.D. now has about 50% excess generating capacity, I see no need for any immediate new generating capacity. Because of years of deficit spending, I believe there should be a major change in the board of directors so that management changes can be made." . N. BRUCE IRUVIN,SR. - No Reply
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Candidates were asked for biographical information and a reply to the following question: ' What programs do you fever to implement energy conservation? (50 word limit) JOHFJ 8. CicCOLUSTER, 36, 8010 Hickory Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Married, 2 children. Long time resident of Omaha; member Countryside Church; Education: Graduate Westside H.S., Graduate B.S. UN-L; Occupation: VP-Marketing, McCollister & Co.; MUD Responsibilities: Board Chairman-1983, Chairman Finance Committee 1980 & 1981. Currently Chairman Operations Committee. Community Service: Former Scoutmaster, Board Member Urban Housing Foundation. REPLY TO QUESTION: Last year we initiated the Omaha Energy Conservation Program which gives direct no interest loans to low income people for weatherization. It is a good program which deserves continued support from MUD. We should also follow-up with Kay Simon's idea of using the proceeds of a lottery for weatherization. LEOR! B. EVANS, JR., 42, 3126 South 96th Street, Omaha,. Nebraska 68124. Education: Park College, Missouri, Major: Bus. Admin.; Occupation; Pres. & CEO Community Bank. Civic Organizations: Creighton Univ. President's Council, Frontiers International, Rotary. Membership Board of Directors: United Way of Midlands-President; Chamber of Commerce, Creighton Health Care Corp., JA-Board Secretary, MTCC Foundation, MUD Vice Chairman, Omaha Community Foundation, OPS Foundation. No reply to question. AtEJt E. POLVASCEIO, 60, 510 S. 53, Omaha, NE.; H.S. Graduate. Painting & Dec. Graduate; 2 years Legion Adjnct; 2 years Sec.-Treas. Omaha Home Assn.; 30 years business in Rental Business; Decorating Unlimited 15 years; Salesman 30 yeajrs, Bar Owner 7 years; several courses in college dealing with people and general knowledge, round out personality which gives common sense. REPLY TO QUESTION: "This subject has been outlined throughout the years on what to do. We all are responsible to do this by a dozen means. Assistance is available. Government assistance availablefor the low income families program are available. Personal responsibility—is the key to the question." BRUCE McCOY, 42, 5605 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska. Education/Occupation: Masters degree from UNO; Doctoral Degree from UNL; Assistant Headmaster, Brownell-Talbot School (8 years); Assistant Principal, Bellevue West (5 years). Community: Treasurer, St. Andrews Episcopal Church (4 years); Board Member, Health Planning Council (4 years); Governor's Certificate of Need Adviser (2 years); Omaha Jaycees (10 years). REPLY TO QUESTION: We must continue to seek new supplies of oil and natural gas and develop alternative energy sources such as coal, nuclear, solar, wind arid geothermal. We should increase government support for energy research and development, add to our Strategic Petroleum Reserve and decontrol natural gas prices. WILLIAM J. CAVAIMAUGH, 57, 1019 South 106 Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114. I am a 50 year resident of Omaha with many years as a home owner and rate payer. Married with three children. Graduated U.N.O. with a degree in Business Administration. Retired manager and administrator, U. S. Treasury Department. Currently a self-employed Real Estate Broker and Tax Consultant. REPLY TO QUESTION: I favor the continuation of the Energy Audit Program. Any conservation program must be completely voluntary on the part of the rate payers of the district.
'METROPOLITAN DISTRICT OUTSIDE MEMBER Vote for ORJE JOE CASCIO - No contest.
.HELD MAY IS, 1984 SHALL SECTIONS 2.01, 2.02, 2.06, 3.02, 5.07, 5.27 5.30, 8,01, 8.03, AND 11.02 OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF OMAHA BE AMENDED AS REQUIRED' TO REFLECT CHANGES MADE IN STATE LAW" IN AREAS CONTROLLED BY STATE LAW, ALL A&E&OVIDED IN THE NOTICE OF ELECTION?
VoteYESarNO Explanation: These are referred to as "housekeeping" changes that will bring the City Charter into compliance with state law. Pro: This must be passed eo that the charter complies With state law. Con: There are no cons that are applicable; however, on the attached sheet is an explanation of what each section number applies to. ^ OF,CHANGES Section 2.01 — Changes "councilmen" to "council members" and brings the number and term into accordance with state law. Section 2.02 — Qualification of council members is changed from 5 consecutive years residency in the city to one year residing in the district. Also allows the holder of any public office to retain that office while a candidate for council. Section 2.08 — Fills council vacancies in accordance with state law. Section 3.02 — Requires a candidate to be a resident at the time of filing for the office; provides that a holder of any other public office may be a candidate without having to resign from said position. Section 5.07 — The change here is from the value in "mills" to its numercial equivalent expressed as cents per hundred dollars; and allows for the inclusion of administrative expenses incurred in the issuing of bonds to be considered in determining the appropriate tax levy. Section 5.27 — This" changes the method of determining the debt limit from 10% of the total assessed value to 3.5% of the actual value of taxable real and personal property. Section 5.30 — Changes remove the reference to coupons and provides the manner for the execution for bonds. Section 8.01 — Sets forth the nomination and election requirements for council members. Section 8.03 — General changes made regarding the recall of elected officials as changed.by state( law. Section 11.02 — Changes mills to the cents(Per.lOO dollars numerical equivalent.
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CITY OF OMAHA SPECIAL ELECTION
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CHARTER AMENDMENT SHALL THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF OMAHA BE AMENDED BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION -WHICH PROVIDES CHARTER STATUS FOR THE PRESENTLY EXISTING HUMAN RELATIONS DEPARTMENT, AND CORRESPONDINGLY AMENDS SECTION 3.07 TO MAKE THE HUMAN RELATIONS DIRECTOR A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, AS PROVIDED IN" THE NOTICE"OF ELECTION? VoteYESorNO Explanation: Grant the Human Relations Department and the Human Relations Director charter status. The department and the director's position currently exist by ordinance only. Pro: Eliminates the posibility that.a faturftCjtjytCqunr cil could arbitrarily repeal the Ordinance that eatabSshed the department. ' , " : % l p •,f" *[?!,: T l Con: 1. It has been sugge's|ed '£hai;"tiiefe wbuialje a' possible duplication and"'Overlapping of services1 already provided by state and'fed'eraiiagentiies;!'-''''' 2. It has also been stated that the policing of civil rights might belong under state rather" t i jurisdiction. •
by the laws barring discrimination. Toe Board has been functioning in these areas. ' • Com (No oposition is known.) i
CITY OF OMAHA SPECIAL ELECTION CHARTER AMENDMENT. SHALL SECTION 2.12 OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF OMAHA BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT THE "READING REQUIREMENT" OF EVERY ORDINANCE MAY BE SATISFIED BY ITS TITLE BEING PUBLISHED ON THE PRINTED AGENDA INSTEAD OF ITS ACTUALLY BEING READ ALOUD AS IS PRESENTLY DONE, AS PROVIDED IN THE NOTICE OF ELECTION? YESorNO Explanation: Eliminate the requirement that the city clerk read aloud all ordinances on first reading at Council meetings. The Council normally takes no action on ordinances that ore on first reading. Pro: Much time could be saved when no action is to be taken. Con: In "streamlining" the Council meeting, people attending may have difficulty following the business.
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CHARTER AMENDMENT
SHALL SECTION 2.07 OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF OMAHA BE AMENDED TO CHANGE,THE TERM OF.THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM ONE TO TWO YEARS AND TO CHANGE THE ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO BE RECEIVED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM $600 PER YEAR TO 20 PERCENT OF THE CURR E N T S A L A R Y R E C E I V E D BY COUNCILMEMBERS, AS PROVIDED IN THE NOTICE QF ELEJPTIRN? YESorNO Explanation: The President of the City Council would be elected bi-annually instead of annually and would be paid 120% of the salary of Councilmembers. Pro: The Council President deserves a higher salary because pf the additional time the job requires. Con: The current salary of Council members is $12,600.00 per year. The President's salary would be raised from $13,200.00 to $15,120.00 for what amounts to a part-time job.
MILLARD BOARD OF EDUCATION Names will not appear on the ballot because of an insufficient number of candidates. All names will automatically appear on the general ballot m November. .•;.•:<;!(
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CHARTER A M E N D M E N T
SHALL SECTION 4.04 OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF OMAHA BE AMENDED TO EXPAND THE AUTHORITY OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF DISCRIMINATION: COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX, DISABILITY, OR MARITAL STATUS; AS PRIVIDED IN THE NOTICE OF ELECTION? VoteYESorNO Explanation: Change city codes to allow the Human Relations Board to investigate cases of discrimination in areas where other city codes and state laws already permit invesUgations.CurrehOy. the Board, is permitted to investigate only discrimination against persons because of race, or political or religious opinions or affiliations. .. .. .,.t . Pro: Essentially a housekeeping change to update' the stated functions of the Board to reflect more accurately the areas to which it may address itself as dictated
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