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Arens NEW YORK (JTA) — The expulsion from Paraguay of Josef Menyele, known as the "Angel of Death" for dozens of inhuman experiments performed mostly on Jewish inmates at the Auschwitz death 'camp, was demanded by 150 demonstrators who gathered outside the Paraguayan Mission to the United Nations. Mengele reportedly fled during the last days of the Nazi regime and ha3 been living undisturbed in Paraguay since 1G80. Elizabeth Holtzman, Brooklyn District Attorney, told the group that if Paraguay continued "to refuse to expel Mengele, than all United States aid to Paraguay should bo discontinued." Other speakers were Elie Wie3el; Menachem Rosensaft, chairman of the International Network of Children of Holocaust.

Survivors; and Nazi-hunter Beate Klnrsfeld. After the meeting, Holtzman and Wicsel, chairman of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, met briefly with some Paraguayan officials. Wiesel !>aid the officials "did not admit nor deny" Mengele was living in Paraj»uay. Wiecol said he planned to form a delegation to meet with the President of Paraguay to convey the feelings of Mengele's surviving victims about the Nazi war criminal. He also said a request would be made to the Congress to enact a measure to have the United States governmenf'put pressure on Paraguay to give up Mengele." Ho and Holtzman Gaid they bslieved Paraguayan officials know where Mengele is.

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Editor's note: ..The following interpretation of Debbie Friedman's music is being''published in advance- of her June 10 concert scheduled for the JCC theater at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $4.50 for members, $6.50 for nonmembers, and $3.50 for students and senior citizens.

By David Friedman WASHINGTON (JTA) - Israeli Defense Minister Moshen Arens flatly denied that Israel has been supplying Iran with arms or with spare parts for the weapons that country received from the United States under the Shah.

do. He noted that the Iran-Iraq war has been going on for nearly four years and while the Saudis have a great deal of American equipment, they don't have the "capability, the desire or maybe the motivation" to use them.

But Arens also stressed that in the "escalating" situation in the Persian Gulf in which ships are under attack from Iran and Iraq the shoulder fired Stinger would not be effective since its range is only three miles.

_ A special Israeli investigating commission set up by the Defense Ministry ruled that the two captured terrorists had been beaten to death with blunt instruments. Arens, who said "the report does not make pleasant reading," said the incident was a "clear deviation from Israeli rules, regulations and standards." He stressed that those responsible will face criminal charges.

Arens, however, ruled out any Israeli milArens, answering questions from report- itary involvement in thp Gulf. This is "not ers nt a press conference, also denied that at all being considered," ha said. there are any flights between Israel and In another matter Aren3 said that while Teheran carrying weapons to Iran directly or through a third country. He repeated the he wa3 on the ccene April 13 when Israeli denial when asked the same question in He- troops killed two Palestinian bus hijackers, and captured two others, he did not know brew by Israeli reporters. that the two captured Palestinians had been Arens, who met for 45 minutes earlier beaten to death. with Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger "I was in the area during the entire night at the Pentagon, said he expressed Israel's while the bus and passengers were held hosopposition to President Reagan's decision tage," ho said. "I was in the area when the to send 400 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to bus was taken over by the Israeli armed Saudi Arabia. forces and I left the area thereafter." He added that just before he left he told re"Our concern is that these missiles could porters that two Palestinians had been fall in the hands of terrorist groups," he ex- killed and two captured. . plained. He said Israel feared the terrorists would use the easily affordable weapon Arens reportedly believed that the two against civilian aircraft and this "could be captured terrorists had died on the way to a danger to us, but not only to us." the hospital, according to an Israeli official.

The Israeli official suggested that the Saudis will not: be"effective" in defending the Gulf as the U.S. is counting on them to

By Jan Lund, Member, Music Committee, JCC The Debbie Friedman songs waft through the house like summer breezes ruffling the curtains, her lyrical notes curling around my senses like the lingering aroma of bread baking. OK, so I'm a child of the 60s and folk music warms my soul quicker than hot cocoa on a ski slope! But I am in my element listening to her beautiful voice, the lovelymusic and meaningful lyrics, all making up the ultimate winning combination. As I sit back and listen, however, I realize that there is an aura to all this that is different — Debbie's music is Jewish content. Several folk-singers and song-writers I love are Jewish. Not many of them compose Jewish folk songs or set the traditional liturgy to their own music. Few contemporary composers have set traditional liturgical songs to new music in a way that makes this beautiful soul-rendering stuff accessible to our 1980s lifestyle of stereo and cassette. (I have some Jan Pearce recordings of Kol Nidre; I don't have the victrola that plays 78s!) Debbie's songs deliver messages as old as the Torah, but they do it with music that is "totally now" as my students would say. Like the saying goes, "you don't have to be Jewish" to enjoy this unique and'wonderful array of songs, but you can't help noticing when you hear her that she

Feme Katleman, of New York, assumes her duties as president of the Conference of Jewish Communal Service succeeding DanPhoto by Alan Polaah. iel Mann, of Washington, D.C., director of B'nai B'rith International's Israel mant within us may be Commission. brought up to the surface, Ms. Katleman is director of continuing or, if felt vividly like hers, may be exuberantly reaf- education for the Council of Jewish Fedfirmed. Her brand of songs erations. Previously she was Director of the evokes an instant feeling of Community Services Division, Jewish Centers Association of Los Angeles; and held community! Besides her interpreta- staff positions at the Milwaukee Jewish tions of straight liturgy, she Center and the Omaha Jewish Federation. has written, like many of She has served on the faculty of Hebrew her contemporaries on the Union College's School of Jewish Comfolk music scene, a host of munal Service and University of Wisconother songs, poems really, sin-Milwaukee School of Social Work. set to her own music, about Ms. Katleman is a past president of the that vital search we all make Western States Chapter of the Association — for a deeper and more of Jewish Center Workers. She has been meaningful understanding vice-president nationally of the Association of life. She has one whole album called, "I believe — Ani ma amin" — a musical montage expressing her affirmation of humankind's hope for brighter tomorrows. I have not met Debbie, A dedication ceremony of the Carl Frohm but in knowing her music, I Day Camp Pavillion will be held at the Jewfeel I know her. I know that ish Community Campus on June 10 at 2 she is a dreamer and has vi- p.m., according to Sharon Cipperley, chairsion, that she has struggled man for the JCC Camp Committee. Sharon and, yes, even suffered, but Greene will chair the event which marks the has always come away be- completion of Phase II of the Campus Outlieving that where there is door Development Project. despair there is hope and when we feel pain and sadAccording to Paul Epstein, chairman of ness, this, too affirms that the fundraising drive, "We are grateful to we can feel joy. I will be in the audience the Carl Frohm Foundation for their genat the JCC on June 10, hop- erous support toward the outdoor developing for a glimpse into her vi- ment project." sion, hoping to share her joy in our same cultural heriMrs. Cipperley noted that, "The children (continued on page 2) of our Jewish community will be able to

Jewish day School students display Debbie Friedman record albums in support of the upcoming JCC Concert.

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is providing you with a means of coming closer to Jewish roots and to living Jewish heritage through the music. (She has even recorded a "curriculum in song" for teaching Hebrew — simple , tunes that, are set to contagious rhythms which start the student toe-tapping to the mastery of basic vocabulary and even key grammatical concepts of the language! As a foreign language teacher, I can attest to singing in the target language as an unequalled method of vocabulary and grammar drill, and as a way to master accent and intonation. They didn't teach Hebrew her way in my day; otherwise I'd still know some!) Debbie's first record, a Sabbath Liturgy called "Sing Unto God," was a recording of songs of prayer — songs we all know like L'Cha Dodi, prayers — the Barechu, Sh'ma and the Kaddish— all done with an underlying energy — reawakening through new music of her (and maybe our?) deep religious commitment. It is as though through her singing, she is reaching out to us to share her particular sentiments about God and the Jewish experience, sentiments which, if lying dor-

of Jewish Center Workers and the Association of Jewish Community Organization Personnel and holds the same position with the International Conference of Jewish Communal Service. The Conference of Jewish Communal Service was established in 1899 as the Conference of Jewish Charities. It has evolved into its present form to reflect its aim of improving the quality of professional service to the American Jewish community as its distinctive contribution to enriching and perpetuating Jewish life. The CJCS brings together more than 3500 professional workers and 320 local and national agencies from the United States and Canada, operating through eight Affiliated Professional Associations, its Annual Meeting and an ongoing structure of committees and commissions.

have a first class facility to utilize during the 1984 camping season thanks to ghe generosity of the Foundation." The Outdoor Development Project, estimated to cost $300,000 when completed, has been co-chaired by Joe Kirshenbaum and Mort Trachtenbarg, as a. three year project to improve the property in the rear of the Jewish Community Campus. Two hundred and thirty thousand dollars have been raised for the project in the community from several sources including: The Carl Frohm Foundation, The Livingston Foundation,, the Omaha National Bank, InterNorth and Mutual of Omaha. A community "plant a tree" program is. planned for the fall of 1984.

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Equal Access defeated" By Marc A, Pearl American Jewish Congress Washington Representative The Jewish community, faced with an all out effort by •forces determined to bring religious activity into our public schools, emerged from the recent "equal access1 battle with a hard fought victory. Those who treasure religious liberty, constitutional rights, and, rather ironically, local control, have every reason to celebrate a successful education and political action effort; though not for too long. It was, however, achieved by a parliamentary fluke, and we should not be fooled into thinking that further attempts will not continue. The proposed School Prayer Constitutional Amendment was defeated two months ago in the Senate only, because it required a two-third's vote. It waB a heated debate played out in the media, on the Senate floor, and predominantly behind closed doors where attempts were made to draft an "acceptable" bill. However, a broad-based coalition, deeply rooted in religious pluralism and liberty, was able to convince enough Senators (the Amendment was defeated with an 11 vote margin) that amending the Bill of Rights is a dangerous precedent, and the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment should remain above mere politics. The "Equal Access Act" would have allowed religious clubs to meet in public secondary schools, before, during, and after the school day, with the participation of.outside religious leaders-. The bill offered no protection to religious minorities, since a principal could have set an aritrary minimum number for any club. Additionally^ the bill provided for a total cut off of federal funds. If the "Equal Access Act" had passed, we would have witnessed a historic weakening of the wall separating church and state. However popular, the bill posed great constitutional questions. As Congressman Ted Weiss (D-NY) argued during the floor debate,"Our Constitution places religion in a special category, giving it additional protection but also mandating special precaution, especially government neutrality in all religious matters." It is clear that the Court does not intend for a Bible Club to be treated as a chess club. This bill mandates that no school may discriminate on the basis of the "religious content" of any speech, yet key issues are left unanswered. Who would define what is and is not a religion? What about' rights of non-religious clubs? Two further questions loom ominously in the wake of this surprising come-from-behind victory. First, why did this bill do so well? And second, how did the coalition fashion a victory in the face of an impressive majority in favor? As members of a religious minority which knows only too

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Friday, June 8: All Generation Dinner 6 p.m. - Beth El . Rachel Shkolnick, Bat Mitzvah, Beth El Saturday, June 9: 10th Anniversary Ball 9 p.m. Rachel Shkolnick, Bat Mitzvah, Beth El Keri Saltzman, Bat Mitzvah, Temple Israel Sunday, June 10: Music Concert 1 p.m. Camp Pavlllion Dedication 3:30 p.m. B'nai B'rith Men Lecture 7 p.m. Summer Musical Auditions 7 p.m. Beth Israel Picnic - Beth Israel Monday, June 11: YES 10 a.m. , Mary Kay Cosmetic 6:30 p.m. • Federation Foundation Board Mtg. 4 p.m. . Summer Musical Auditions 7 p.m. Israeli Dance 7 p.m. School Board Mtg. 7:30 p.m. - Day School NCJW Roster Mtg. for Council 9:30 a.m. - Debbie Friedman's Home Tuesday, June 12: Old Timers 10 a.m. Lunch & Learn 12 a.m. ' B'nai B'rith Monsky Lodge Mtg. 7:30 p.m. • ' Learning Disabilities Committee Mtg. 7:30 p.m. Wednosday, June 13: Calligraphy 10 a.m. Ornamental Penmanship 7 p.m. B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers Noon - Howard Johnson's Board of Trustees Mtg. 7:30 p.m. - Temple Board of Commissioners Mtg. 7:30 p.m. - Beth Israel Thursday, Juno 14: Theatre Committee Mtg. 7:30 p.m. Walk-In Drop-in Beth El - Older Adults Israeli Tennis Center Exhibition & Fund Raising Kadimah NCSY Regional- Minneapolis

well the danger of allowing the wall separating church and state to be chipped away, we must ask how a bill could gain the votes of 270 members of the House of Representatives. "Equal Access" became a politically popular concept, since it allowed politicians to appease the Religious Right by demonstrating that they support religion while still claiming that prayer does not belong in the schools. The title of the bill, "The Equal Access Act", is deceiving, it was originally called "The. Religious Speech Protection ,Act." This is a more apt description since the bill would have allowed not only a moment of prayer but bona fide religious services as well. The lobbying effort against Equal Accees was especially difficult. In the past we had one of two things going for us — either time or a rudamentary knowledge of the issue. For example, during the AWACS debate the Jewish Community had close to eight months in which to educate and attempt to influence the vote. On issues such as ERA, School Prayer, and the Balanced Budget Amendment, the members knew something about the issue before the lobbying efforts started. This time, however, the coalition had nothing going for it. The press was disinterested, there was to be no real debate on the House floor, no tinkering with amendments to buy more time, and most importantly, there wus less than six weeks to attempt to educate and influence a 435 member body which was under great pressure to vote in favor of something that would assuage the Religious Right. Unlike the Senate, every Representative stands for re-election this Fall. The need to stimulate constituent involvement and establish direct contact with the Representatives was essential. In addition to the Washington and grassroots lobbying by the coalition, a number of things "broke" our way. First, the Religious Right thought it had the battle won when the liberal Education and Labor Committee voted the bill out by a 10-1 margin. They did not want this to come across as "Son of School Prayer," and did not put on a full court press of phone calls and letters. (Although Rev. Fallwell told the press that, despite the School Prayer defeat in the Senate, "Equal Access gets us what we wanted all along.") By underestimating the energy and commitment of the coalition, the Religious Right was unable to gear up an intensive lobbying effort until it was too late. A second thing going for the bill's opponents was the manner in which Rep. Carl Perkins (D-KY), Chairman of the Education and Labor Committee, brought the bill up for a vote. Had he allowed the bill to go through normal channels he, quite possibly, would have won. But because he was stubborn, and thought that the 10-1 margin in Committee would hold up on the House floor, he placed the bill on the Suspension Calendar (a process normally reserved for non-controversial measures) and thus needed to gain a two-thirds vote. The vote, though decisively in favor,' (270151), failed to achieve 2/3's by 11 votes. In an attempt to educate the media and the public (and hopefully, as a result, to influence members of trje House of Representatives), the American Jewish Congress coordinated a series of coalition press conferences around the country; in such places as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Long Island, Philadelphia, Detroit, St. Louis, Atlanta, Miami, and a national press briefing in Washington.

(continued from page 1) (Psalm 19:15), Moaz Tzur, tage; hoping to experience and Mi Cha-niocha! In her her vitality (I hear it is con- words, .. . "for lo the wintagious* when she performs . ter's past/and the rain is in concert!) and hoping she ___gone/ the flowers appear on does my "fave-rave" num- earth/the time of singing is bers like May the Words come."

Two Nebraska families were represented in the May 13 commencement ceremonies of the Jewish Theological Seminary. Morris Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allen of Lincoln, received his rabbinical ordination and his master of arts degTee from the rabbinical school. He was named recipient of the Isaac H. Wolfson Memorial Award for Community Service and received Honorable mention for the Lamport Homiletics Prize. Rabbi Allen and his wife, Dr. Phyllis Gorin, are now vacationing in Israel. Also ordained was Hayim Yehuda Herring, son-in-law of Supreme Court Justice and Mrs. Norman Krivosha of Lincoln. Rabbi Herring was also the recipient of honorable mention for the Reverend Zvi Hirsch Masliansky Award in homiletics. His wife is the former Terry Krivosha. Honorary degrees were granted during the ceremonies to Teddy Kolleck, Mayor of the City of Jerusalem, Vartan Gregorian, president of the New York Public Library, Richard Jonas Scheuer, chairman of the Board of Governors of the Hebrew Union College, and Wilfred Wyler, member of the seminary Board of Overseers. Choose your Father's Day' Gift from Pages 6 &7.

Richman Gordman's newest department store is scheduled to open at the Southroads in the fall of 1984. Dan Gordman, president of Richman Gordman Stores, Inc., said, "With the opening of our Southroads store, we can proudly say that no Omaha-area Richman Gordman store is over three years old." > Construction of the 100,000 square-foot facility is currently underway at Highway 73-75 and Childs Road in Bellevue. This new store, which will replace Richman Gordman's 13year-old store at 36th & Q Streets, will continue to serve the South Omaha area while expanding to include the residents of Bellevue. Mr. Gordman called the new store "The most exciting shopping showcase in the Omaha area". He said, 'By incorporating the latest design trends with Richman Gordman's unique merchandising philosophy, we have created a shopping atmosphere that is dramatically different. It's an efficient, uncomplicated, modern place to shop."

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lege and graduate students and Category III for adults in the general community each require papers of 1,000 to 1,500 words. The deadline for the competition is Nov. 1,1984. Prizes for first place in each category are $100 for first place and $50 for second place. The prizes being awarded this year are through a special gift of the Morris C. Fellman family. Many of the early businesses are still in existence according to Dr. Oliver Pollak, chairman of the competition committee. Others that arc not may have papers, memorabilia, photos that members of the families can search out and put into story form. In going through the Industrial Relocation Organization papers at the American Jewish Historical Society Headquarters, let-

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impresses coeg. The potential of Israel is "amazing," according to J. Jeffrey Campbell, the president and chief executive officer of the Burger King Corporation, who led a recent 35-member Israel Bond Restaurant Delegation which spent eight days in Israel. "There is a role for America to play here and as a non-Jewish American, I feel a tremendous responsibility to Israel," Mr. Campbell added. The delegation, one of 10 industry and labor delegations to Israel assembled by the Bond Organization this year, included executives of leading restaurant chains, independent operators and restaurant suppliers. Burger King currently operates some 3,000 units in 26 countries. "Among the lessons," he said, "that the United States could learn from Israel is the sense of common purpose which Israelis have, which is based on service in the armed forces and reserve duty. That makes a citizen."

A member of a 38-person Israel Bond "D6 It Yourself Delegation'' which visited a week earlier, Arthur Anderman, declared that the delegation was "in awe" at what its members saw in Israel and "were astounded at what has been done in 36 years." He said that delegation participants saw many products which are suitable for home center retailers in the United States and that Israelis were inadequately aware of the tremendous potential for their products in the United States.

Switchboard hours changed The switchboard of the Jewish- Community Center will be closed on Saturdays, effective June 9, for the summer. The switchboard will, remain closed on Saturdays until Aug. 18. During the summer on Saturdays the JCC can be reached through the Basketroom phone 333-2600.

V.C.-:.. Dear Fran: I'm writing this letter to get something off my chest. I keep a kosher home, belong to a Conservative synagogue, and try to reserve Friday night as a "special" evening. I don't observe Saturdays as being apart from other days in the week. I do occasionally attend synagogue on Saturday mornings. I attend Friday evening services, light candles on Friday evenings, strictly observe Pesach, and celebrate major Jewish holidays. I do eat in restaurants and in my friends' non-kosher homes. Although I eat treyf meat and shellfish, I don't eat any pork products. I know that I can be a more observant Jew if I want to. I've added and subtracted different mitzvot over the years. I don't pretend that what I do observe is admirable, because I know that I've done many things out of convenience. Howover, I'm consistant in those observances that I believe have created what to me and my family is a warm and positive Jewish family home and environment. My family approves of and appreciates my practices. My anger is directed at Jewish acquaintances who are virtually non-observant. I can't tell you how many times I've had to justify my level and kind of observance. I wouldn't be annoyed and angry if their questions were posed out of curiousity. But they're not framed that way. I'm asked, "What's the sense of keeping kosher in your home if you eat non-kosher food outside?" Or, even worse, "Don't you feel like a hypocrite eating shellfish and not pork?" Or, "I think it's crazy to keep separate dishes and go to all that expense and trouble in these modern times!" I NEVER ask them to justify their lack of obervance. I assume that they have their own reasons for what they do or don't do. Why should I have to respond to questions that are hostile and accusatory?—J.F. Dear J.F.: After receiving your question, I asked others who have a kosher home, but not a kosher stomach, whether

they have had similar experiences. If it is any comfort, you have plenty of company. You don't have to justify your beliefs and practices to anyone. If.you believe that your level of observance "works" for you and your family, that is enough. Questions like those you describe, when asked to increase understanding, deserve thoughtful reply. When asked to ridicule or deride, deserve no more than," Just as you do what you want to, so do I." , Fran Helfman can be reached through the Jewish Press, 333 S. 132 Street, 68154.

Harvard Fellow plans Holocaust workshop : intended for professional educators, including teachers in public and parochial schools, who want to introduce or expand courses or units on the Holocaust, and interested undergraduates who hope to extend their knowledge of this period. Students desiring to arrange for academic credit may contact Professor Jonathan Rosenbaum in the Department of Philosophy and Religion, or Professor According to the an- Oliver Pollak in the Denouncement, the course is- partment of History.

"Teaching the Holocaust", a workshop offered by UNL Teachers College and UNO College of Education will be offered for two weeks, from June 18 through June 29. Professor Erich Goldhagen, a faculty member at Harvard University, and a Fellow of the Harvard University Russian. Research Center, will offer the course on both campuses.

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The years went by. When Harriman stepped off the plane HAIFA — The recent death of David Hacohen, Israel's distinguished labor industrialist, diplomat and elder states- • in Israel curly in 1GG5, David Hacohen was oh hand to man, enables me et latit to tell a story which I hud promised receive him. And he noted with more than passing interest not to reveal in his lifetime. The item may Bound trivial, that Harriman was wearing his wonted double-breasted but, it is delightful, and some significance might even be suit. read into it. It wflH not. until shortly before Hurriman's scheduled deAlmoct twenty years ago, U.S. President Johnson bent parture from the country, and during a moment of utter Averell Harriman to Israel on a special miesion of jjreat relaxation, that the Israeli told his visitor the story of his diplomatic import. There was full press coverage of the experience with the New York tailor. He repeated the latcomings and the goings and the conference which took place ter's vigorous assertion of opinion on fashion. in Jerusalem. So great was'the interest in every aspect of Harriman laughed heartily. Then, his manner becoming this mission that the press did not fail to take note that between his busy rounds of discussions with government more serious, he leaned forward in his chair: "Do you mean leaders, Mr. Harriman found time to st«p into n men's that double-breasted suits are really not in style?" clothing store to purchase a suit. The act was hailed by The next morning he stepped into the men's store and some as a tribute to the skill of Israel's tailors, and by others bought himself a stylish garment made in Israel, and singleas a human gesture of good will to Israel. breasted of course. There was more to it than that. The story actually began One thoughtful American journalist, David Schwartz, some years earlier when David Hacohen was a member of the Israel delegation to the United Nations. In New York pondered on the fact that the local press had made such a he Bought out a well-recommended tailor and ordered a suit big thing of the purchase. Hebrew is a sacred tongue, he befitting his station. Though accustomed to double- wrote. Should such a trifling thing as a man's buying a suit breasted suits, he bowed to the tailor's firm pronouncement of clothes be written about in a Hebrew newspaper? that double-breasteds were not in fashion. He asked himself: Would the Bible have done it? He At a final fitting in the tailor's rooms Hacohen chanced replied at once, of course, and indeed the Bible did do it. to note a copy of a New York paper, on the front page of Jacob bought a coat of many colors for his son, Joseph, and which was a picture of the then President Truman in the a most significant purchase it was. His mistake was in not company of the then Governor of New York State, Averell buying a similar coat for his other boys. They would not Harriman — and both were wearing double-breasteds. then have plotted against Joseph, would not have sold him When he called this to the attention of the tailor he received to the Egyptians, and the Israelites would never have taken up residence in Egypt, where they got into bondage but a sharp reply. • eventually made their exodus. The whole of Jewish history "Don't look at them- for fashion. They are two of the might have, been different — all because of Joseph's coat worst-dressed men in America!" Cohen wilted into silence. — single or double-breasted.

Federation Foundation funds worthy projects Charles and Lillian Guss tion of America, Inc., helps provide funds for nearly 20,000 children in day nurseries, child care centers and day-night homes in Israel. To raise funds, they encourage members and friends to spiritually adopt a child by providing money for care. For Lillian and Charles, the activity is more than a calling, it's an obsession. For 34 years, they have provided money through Pioneer women to spiritually adopt a child in Israel for the entire year. This means that 34 children can trace their food, clothing and shelter to a single American couple. Mr. Guss, known to Pioneer members and other friends as Charlie, goes beyond giving his own money. Although a busy chief executive of a chemical products company, he takes time off from work — not to play golf or pursue leisure activities — but to work for the children of Israel. He and Lillian were honored by Shoshana Chapter during a Sunday night dinner at Be,th El Synagogue — a fitting tribute for a committed couple. Jews caring for Jews — from toddjers to nursing homes — what a wonderful way to live one's life . . .

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By Barbara Simon Foundation Consultant The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Omaha is the new name for endowments and bequests that are administered by the Federation. It has an impressive track record, which some are calling the besfkept secret in town. This series of articles is the Foundation's attempt to bring you up-to-date on these important activities. During the past several years, the Endowment Program of the Omaha Jewish Federation, now called the Foundation, has made considerable progress and has had some notable achievements. It's purposes are: To motivate and encourage people to establish permanent funds for charitable purposes, but it does not conduct an annual campaign; To fund projects separate from the regular operating budget of the Federation's agencies — contributions to a Foundation fund are not substitutes for contributions to the annual campaign; To alert potential donors that they may designate and or restrict their gifts, and that they may make current or deferred gifts; To provide money for special projects such as experimental programs, study or research, innovative programs, emergencies or crises, long-range planning, major capital requirements, seed money for new programs and scholarships.

nearly $6 million. It is a rapidly growing source of funds for vital charitable needs which enhance the.quality of Jewish life. . We look forward to its continued growth and benefits to our Jewish community. For more information about the Foundation, call Allan Greene, Federation Vice President, 334-8200. Next: How other cities recognize Foundation donors.

To the Editor:

Our youngest child came home today from the last day of preschool. We have lived in Omaha seven years and for all that time one or more ,of our three children has been enrolled in the JCC's preschool. Seven years is a long time to have a number taped in your car window, drink "bug juice" for Shabbat on Fridays and snake your car along some outside wall of this building. I will miss it all. There is at the Jewish Community Center, in the Early Childhood Department, a warm, loving environment, created by a carBecause the Foundation is a public-based, charitable or- ing, committed staff headed by Marlen Frost. With three ganization, it offers donors a variety of ways to satisfy phi- kids we've hit all the teachers in seven years: Helen and Sandy, Sharon and Vicki, Kini and Sylvia, Phyllis and lanthropic desires and also gain maximum tax benefits. Mary Lou. We even had Marlen back when she was a The business of the Foundation is handled by our top teacher and Jesse Rassmussen was the director. Each new lay leaders and volunteers with frequent consultation from . year was a delight, each teacher unique and we chose wisely professionals. In future articles we plan to list some of those sending our children there. who have established funds; how you can establish a fund; The programs have expanded, improved and molded to how you can meet some community needs and derive tax fit the changing times, needs of the parents and primarily benefits; and which grants have been made through the the needs of those children who were enrolled. There now Foundation. are parent coffees, class pictures, father/child breakfasts, Shabbat helpers, two-year old gym/playgroup, enrichment Currently, the Foundation has more than 100 established classes and a two-day preschool. All of these have evolved funds. During the past two years alone, the Foundation has over the last few years thanks to Marlen, the teachers and distributed $700,000 through special grants and through the volunteer chairmen and members of the Early Childgrants recommended by donors. These grants have gone to hood Committee of the Jewish Community Center, i approximately 60 local and national Jewish organizations Our Jewish Community can be proud of its preschool and and local non-sectarian organizations and scholarships. the first, sweet taste of Jewish education it gives to the very In the past two years, donors have established 23 new young. I am glad my children had the privilege of being funds totaling $879,500. Dozens of grants have been ap- involved. Margie Gutnik proved for special local programs which, without the Foundation, would not have taken place. To the Editor: To the women of the Jewish community: For instance, the JCC Pre-School was able to buy playI am pleased to report that we are projecting the 1984 grourid equipment. The Youth Lounges were renovated. Women's Federation Campaign to reach $356,000.00, surCongregate meals for low-income senior adults are contin- passing the goal of $35.0,000.00. ually provided. Senior adults are able to take aerobics Each of you who participated in this year's Campaign classes. Jewish Family Service has Ijeen able to offer several can be proud that once again Omaha has shown its comexcellent Family Life Education programs. Seed money has mitment to Israel arid our community. been granted for a Chair in Holocaust Studies and Modern On behalf of Nancy Noddle, Joanie Lehr and myself, our Judaism for both the UNO and UN-L campuses. More than thanks for your continuing support of the Women's Feda dozen college students get help with tuition. And many eration Campaign. . , , . •"'_••

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Jesse Jackson and the Jews By Irving Greenberg, president National Jewish Resource Center Jesse Jackson success in the Democratic primaries has created a political dilemma for American Jewry. The overwhelming bulk of Jews we nngry at Jackson's "Hymie" and "Hymietown" slurs. The anger moved toward contempt after Jackson's refusal to repudiate a '(surrogate' who called Hitler "a very great inim" (albeit "wickedly great"). Farrakhnn's threat — that if Jackson is politically damaged this will be the last time Jewa ever do this to a black hero — has set off alarm bells. There is danger that Jackson's campaign in the '80s will complete the restoration of anti-Semitism started by some white radicals and black nationalists in the 1060e.

nevertheless pursuing alternate options. The others would have to work behind the scenes to make sure that the Reform do not split the moral force condemning anti-Semitism nor give away Jewish interests for a pittance in such negotiations. Here egtin, idtally, Jews should work both sides of the street. Currently, the|e is no mechanism to allow Jewa to explore this possibility. The Conference of Presidents of Mcjor Jewish Organizations is too weak in staff and process to handle this, ll is likely, then, that the absence of Jewish internal political process will preclude this approach. This is proof again that we need a community think tank in public affairs.

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The Bubbylonian encounter There is a phrase from Hillel "Separate yourself not from the Community," which means to me that Jews have a responsibility to be involved with programs and projects in the general community which benefit all the people of the commurlity. For this reason, as well as out of my personal concern as a parent, have I agreed to be a member of the Omaha Advisory Board for the Hubbylotiian Encounter. The "Bubb project" is an undertaking of the Nebraska Commission for the Prevention of Child Abuse.

The Jewish alternative is to bring heavy pressure on WalBy ter Mondale — and on the press and opinion molders — Allan Greene In post-World War II America, anti-Semitism had been that anti-Semitism be confronted and put beyond the pale. . Executive vice president, cast beyond the political pale by its association with gas American Jewry should reinforce the Administration for Jewish Federation of Omaha chambers and unspeakable barbarism, i.e., the Holocaust. Vice President Bush's outspoken critical comments on the Then, in the '60s, under the moral cover of fighting oppres- failure to challenge Jackson. Far from discounting Bush's sion, the radical fringe broke the charmed circle and re- comments as politically motivated, the community should introduced public anti-Semitism as a tactic in its struggle. seek to generate political rivalry among candidates to diT h e concept is t o present a 30 minute play in every school The one consolation was that these groups were perceived sown anti-Semitism in the public affairs arena. in Omaha for elementary school children t o help children , as outside of the mainstream of 'serious' political options. The Jewish side has one great strength going in this learn about forced sexual touch a n d what they should do . Jackson's campaign WBB damaged but not destroyed by struggle over Jackson's role and views. Unless Jackson if it' occurs. It may shock you, a s it did me, t o learn t h a t the anti-Semitic associations. The media continue to treat shifts — repents — his candidacy will prove to be a dead 10 percent of t h e children in o u r country are victims of his candidacy as a serious political enterprise. Polls show end for blacks' political interests. Blacks are a minority — sexual abuse a t sometime during childhood. that most non-Jewish voters (51 percent) did not treat the their candidates can only win statewide or nationally in T h e play centers around B u b , a naive a n d energetic little displays of anti-Semitism as sufficient grounds to down- coalition with whites. At first glance, Jackson's candidacy visitor from t h e planet Bubbylonia whose inhabitants, all grade Jackson's candidacy. This raises the danger that as- has made a future black President or Vice President a more of whom live in bubbles, are deprived of the sense of touch. sociations with anti-Semitism will be tolerated iri the credible possibility. But his simple black particularism — With t h e . assistance of his earthling friends Archie a n d political mainstream. evidenced by his perceived anti-Semitism — has made his Betty, B u b is released from his bubble a n d begins t o expresence on a ticket the kiss of death. He has been tempted Yet, a simple political confrontation with Jackson will into silence on Farrakhan; this silence has condemned him perience both t h e wonders a n d worries of "touching". A | not provide an easy solution. A vote for Jackson has become to a political ghetto. It would take a dramatic shift on the videotape is available for free reviewing a t t h e Jewish Fed- i . • •. a vehicle for asserting black dignity. In a showdown, many Jewish question to make a Jackson opening to white Amer- erati6n Library. blacks will close ranks behind "their man" and discount — ica credible. T h e play h a s been successfully done in several other or accept — the unsavory anti-Semitic outbursts. If forced states a n d is a n important tool in uncovering a n d p r e to choose between Jewish votes/support and blacks', some In this election — as in other political realms — attitudes venting sexual abuse of children before it is emotionally •' Democratic/liberal leaders would argue that blacks have and actions towards Jews again are a litmus test of the scarring. •• more votes. True, Jews have organizing, fundraising, and health of the system. Jackson's failure to repudiate FarT h e concept already h a s t h e support of t h e O m a h a public ' opinion-forming strengths as well as votes in key states, rakhan grows out of his tendency to put his appeal to blacks and this will help keep political leaders honest. But having ahead of everything. Jackson's rainbow coalition has not school system and assuming our fundraising efforts are sucto make an all-out choice will in itself weaken the Demo- emerged because he has come across.as essentially con- cessful, it should be available by t h e fall of 1984. cratic party and dilute Jewish political strength. The weak cerned with the black agenda only. As a result, his perI urge members of t h e Jewish community who may be I criticism of Jackson by Mpndale and Hart already shows centage of support by whites has ranged from 1% in called upon t o donate t o this worthy project, t o do so \ this effect and raises the possibility of more Jews switching Alabama to 7% in New York. New York has a strong radical generously. to neo-conservative and pro-Reagan positions. The rebuke vote — Jewish votes alone could normally produce a higher would be merited by Jewish political clout would be weak- white percentage for a liberal black candidate. Consider ened at its strongest concentration point. As the AWACS that Wilson Goode received about 50% of the Jewish vote battle showed, the liberal coalition still provided the most in his Philadelphia mayoralty race. In Texas, Jackson resolid support group for Israel. Yet not to take Jackson on, ceived a low percentage of the Hispanic vote. The voters (continued from page 4) out of fear, would endanger Jewish standing. Passivity to perceive his failure vis-a-vis Jews as a confirmation of a To the Editor: anti-Jewish statements is intolerable to the community's "for blacks only" position. , . . In recent days, our Jewish community has lost two of its new militant political culture. . most outstanding members, • Mr. Isadore Kahn and Mr. Unless Jackson shifts, he is condemned to political fu- David Bleicher. What to do? tility. Polls have shown that 51% of black votes for Jackson Although Mr. Kahn lived here only the last seven years Ideally, there should be some centralized mechanism for in the primaries represent black self-assertion at no cost. of his life, he endeared himself to many. He was an active the various Jewish groups to assess policies and come to These votes will easily shift to the Democratic candidate participant in senior citizen programs and at his synagogue, an overall community set of choices. The Reform move- even without a Jackson endorsement. By contrast, as of Beth El. Of special note, however, was his unusual devotion ment, with its strong liberal, pro-black credentials should now, a close embrace of Jackson would dislodge many more to the performance of two important mitzvot, visiting the be delegated to go beyond its call for renewed Jewish-black Jewish and non-Jewish voters from the Democratic ticket. sick and comforting the bereaved. cooperation and to directly approach Jackson and explore If Jackson's media success keeps him the preemptive black Mr. David Bleicher was active in many areas, including some moves to break the present cycle of alienation and candidate for years to come, blacks will be delayed in; their his synagogue, Temple Israel. He had a special love for hostility. Some of Jackson's wrong direction stems from his political advance. He would become the "Robert Taft" of Jewish education^ He participated as a student in the easy drift into 'third world' and conventional 'progressive' the black Democrats. Later, after years of blockage, some classes and lectures of the Jewish Cultural Arts Council positions. He haB risen to political prominence without re- other black leader — able to earn the trust of whites and and served on countless educational committees. He also socialization locks him into his initial mistakes. The ab- Jews — would emerge to offer a black alternative to served on a committee for which there could be no possible sence of Jewish (as well as other white) advisors further Jackson. recognition, the Financial. Aid Committee of the Jewish desensitizes him to the need to correct his views. With Jews should not withdraw from blacks in a pique. As Federation. Rules prohibit public knowledge of service on negotiations, there might be some room for improvement this Committee, which is in charge of scholarships and on his part. Besides, Jackson is highly ambitious. He might political insurance, Jews should develop their alliances with grants. Since his death, however, it can now be reported others — with Hispanics in New York and nationwide, with undo some political damage if, with some Jewish help, he that Mr. Bleicher faithfully served on this Committee for can back off the racial, anti-Semitic limb onto which he conservatives as well as liberals, and with Jackson rivals over seven years. for black leadership. has climbed. Both of these fine men gave of themselves in service for As part of the development of an effective Jewish political others. Their example represents the best in our Jewish The problem is that all this would take great political deftness and gentle handling. The other organizations culture, the Jewish goal should be: neither to get made nor tradition, and their memory should inspire us all. Steven J. Riekes would have to restrain their criticisms of the Reform while to get even — but to get ahead through strategic alliances.

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NEW Y O R K - ( J T A ) Thomas Dine, executive director of thd American Israel Public Affairs Committee I (AIPAC), claimed here that "Israel was the engine that passed the foreign aid bill" in the House of [ Representatives. ^-

(Note, incidentally, this typical method of the Midrash. It asks, why does the previous Sidrah end where it does and ours begin without any transition? What is In the previous Sidrah the connection between the Sabbath Candieiighting for Friday, June 8, 8:37 p.m. much space at the end is two subjects, which are given to the gifts that each quite different from each The measure, adopted by of the twelve tribes brought other? And then it proceeds Both Isrccf Both 111 a close 211-206 vote was to the dedication ceremor to answer its own questions: SERVICES: SERVICES: controversial because it i nies of the Tabernacle of the You, Aaron, will light the Friday: Friday: 8:15 p.m v contained aid for Central SCRViCES: Mincha ond Kabba 1 at Rabbi Paul Druzen and Wilderness. Each tribe was lights!) America, Dine said in a Saturday: 8:45 a.m. Shabbat 7 p.m. Cantor Emil Berkovits will given a separate day. briefing at the office of the Sunday: 8 a.m. Jews have always taken Saturday: conduct the services.' New York Jewish Commuseriously what is implied in Each tribe's gifts are careMorning service 8:45 a.m. Saturday: nity Relations Council. fully listed, even though the the symbolism of the lights A Kiddush follows the Services 9:30 a.m. Many Congressmen supTfcKipto Oereoi service in the social hall. Kiddush following gifts of each tribe are iden- of the sanctuary. There was ported the bill because it tical to the others.Each not only the physical light GOLDSTEIN AWARDS services. also contained an aid pack- SERVICES: Friday: 7:30 p.m. takes six verses — 72 in all! to be considered. Light was Mincha, Seudah Shlishit age for Israel, Dine said. Goldstein awards will be Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks, presented at the Saturday and Ma'ariv 8 p.m. The gifts consisted of pans, also the inner light of the He noted in that connec- Rabbi Stephan V. Barack morning services, June 9, Sunday: 9 a.m. and 5:30 basins, and dishes of silver spirit, the illumination of and gold, fine flour and oil, religious truth. tion that 21 of the 31 Jewish and Cantor Harold I. Fire- for attendance at Shabbat p.m. members of the House voted stone will officiate. Services. Receiving the Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 5:30 and animals for sacrifices. The Oneg Shabbat fol- awards are: David Kricsfeld, p.m. Isaiah of the Exile called in favor of the measure and for Israel to be a "Light to And so the Sidrah ends. the 10 who voted against it lowing services will be given Gary Shylcen, Joey Shyken, B'NOT MITZVAH Our new Sidrah opens the Nations." did so because of the con- by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Beth Shyken, Jeremy RoRachel Shkolnick, troversy over Central Saltzman in honor of the senbaum, Rachel Shyken, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. with instructions to Aaron It is not hard to see that Bat Mitzvah of their daugh- Melissa Kirke, Marci Lev- Dave Shkolnick, will be- on how to light the I ights of America. human history has been ter, Keri Lynn. the lampstand, the Menine, Joshua Rosenbaum, come a Bat Mitzvah on FriThe foreign aid bill in- Saturday: permanently and ineradicorah of the Tabernacle. day evening, June 8, and Mark Kirke, Alan Kricsfeld, cludes $2.5 billion in aid for /Morning Services 11 a.m. ably influenced by the ToJoey Rosenbaum, Mordy Saturday morning, June 9. Israel in fiscal 1985, all of it rah — the Teaching — that Now Aaron's tribe, the Sharon Grunkin, Schwartz, Barbie Feldman, B'NAI MITZVAH in grants. Dine noted that it came from Zion. It is no extribe of priests and Levites, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keri Lynn Saltzman, Jonathan Fischer, Michelle is the first time that the eriaggeration to say that the were not counted among the tire aid package for Israel is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jaeger, Michael Levine, Jerry Grunkin, will be- twelve tribes and brought no two main distinctive influcome a Bat Mitzvah on FriStuart Oberman, Allen Ernest Saltzman, will celin the form of grants. It ingifts to the dedication ences on western civilizacludes $1.4 billion in mili- ebrate her Bat Mitzvah dur- Klopper, David Gorlicki, day evening, June 15 and ceremonies. tion are the influence of Saturday morning, June 16. Steven Berman, Philip Bertary aid and $1.1 billion in ing Shabbat Services Friday classic Greek culture on our and Saturday, June 8 and 9. man, Gwen Oberman, Eieconomic aid. So now the Midrash com- scientific and esthetic selleen Kader, David Stein, Daniel Ian Ginsburg, Michael Kricsfeld, Jeffrey SERVICES: ments: All through the ves, and the influence of Heson of Gail and Bob Gins- Shyken, Bertha Shyuken, Friday: 7 p.m. twelve days of the dedica- brew civilization on the burg, will celebrate his Bar Joshua Priluck, Benjamin Daily and Saturday: tion ceremonies,with the moral insights of western The residents and staff of solemn processions of tribal, civilization. Mitzvah during Shabbat Gonsher, Zachary Gonsher, Gail and Bob Ginsburg the Rose Blumkin Home in- representatives bearing services Friday and Satur- Noah Priluck. cordially invite you to In this sense, what is ilvite the families, volunteers their gifts of sacred paraday, June 15 and 16. Mincha 8:30 p.m. the Bar Mitzvah of and friends of the residents phernalia for the Taber- luminating in Christianity Mincha will be followed by BOARDMEETING their Son • to attend services in the nacle, Aaron's face became and Islam rises from JudaTemple Israel Board of Shalosh S'udot, Ma'ariv and Herbert Goldsten Syn- more and more troubles. ism, and the two are Daniel Ian Havdalah. Trustees will meet at 7:30 agogue. Kiddush following Here he was the High "daughter religions" of Saturday June 16th. p.m., June 13 in the Milder Sunday: services on Shabbat. Priest; yet his tribe of Lev- Judaism. 11 a.m. Temple Conference Center of Tem- Morning Minyanaire servites and he himself were Israel. Luncheon ple. The Executive Commit- ices 9 a.m. • It was our ancestors who clearly upstaged. He had Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 8:30 tee will meet at 6 p.m., following services come to the celebration with first saw man as his brothp.m. preceding the Board no present in hand. By the er's keeper and who first SERVICES: meeting. BOARD OF First and third Friday of twelfth day he was sullen identified the connection COMMISSIONERS the month: 7:30 p.m. An and embarrassed and between love of God and The next meeting of the Oneg Shabbat follows the crestfallen. love of man: "Love your Board of Commissioners service. neighbor as you love yourPhoebe and Dave Shtcolnick cordially invite will be on June 13, at 7:30 self: I am the Lord." Everyone is welcome. you to attend the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter But the Lord — so the p.m. Jack E. Cohen, presiThere will be a special Rachel on Friday June 8, and Saturday June dent will preside at the first service at 8:15 on June 15 Midrash continues — the We have kept the sym9 Beth El Synagogue. meeting of the new conducted by the children Lord now told him, "For you bolism. Every synagogue I have reserved a far more has an "Eternal Light." , administration. and grandchildren of Mr. important privilege. It is and Mrs. Ed Tepperman, you and your family who BAR MITZVAH But the world has turned The Bar Mitzvah of Jon- who are celebrating their will light the lights of the its back — except for lip Tabernacle. All that is good service — on the illuminaathan Fischer, son of 50th wedding anniversary. and true and meaningful in tion that came from Zion. Janis and Stephan the Tabernacle worship will Our world is a world of manFischer will be held at Satdepend on you." urday morning services on kind's belligerence and June 16. brotherly hatred. Friday: 8 p.m. And Aaron was pleased. Jews ought not to give up ©inf'iio&S ADD 1 ESSQS© At this point I can con- their insistence on human SERVICES: clude (though I will not!) values. Rather they must Services are conducted in SERVICES: . and tell the reader to write stress these ancient insights the Capehart Chapel every Friday: 8 p.m. his own sermon-outline on and keep the inner lights of Friday at 8 p.m. An Oneg Saturday: morality ablaze. the basis of the Midrash. Shabbat follows the service. Services 9 a.m.

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Tribute to Mrs.B The following tribute by Cong. Hal Daub to Rose Blumkin wag published in The Congressional Record on May 24: HON. HAL DAUB OF NEBRASKA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thundery, May 24, 1984 Mr. DAUB. Mr. Speaker, thanks to the good offices of the Wall Street Journal end the Washington Post, the rest of the Nation hau the opportunity to read about one of Omaha'u greeted treasures, Mre. Iloas Blumlrin. Mrs. Blurnlan is the cheirpien of the board of the Notion's I&rge&t furniture store, the Nebraska Furniture Mart. At the a^e of 00 the Etill works 12 hour days on the floor of her ctorc dealing directly with customers 7 daya a week. This ptst year Mrs. Biumkin eold en intereat in her utore to financier V/erren Buffet for $55 million. An a part of the deal, Mrs. Ulumkin stoyo. The deal wo made, as are most dsals with Mrs. Blumkin, on faith. Mr. Buffet required no audit or inventory. Mrs. Blumkin's word is worth $55 million et the very least. The occasion of all this publicity is the award of an honorary doctorate by New York Univeroity. Mrs. Blumkin carne to this country from Russia where she endured the programs, worked for a few cents a day, and according to the Post remembers the day Rasputin died. Her advice to the graduateB of NYU will be delivered in the mixture of English, Yiddish, and Russian that generations of Omahans have come to respect and love. The secret of success, according to Mro.B. is "first, honesty; second, hard work; next, if you do not get the job you want right away, tell them you will take anything. If you are good, they will keep you. If you are rotten, the first thing, you will go for coffee, you talk on the phone; the next day, even with a college degree, they will throw you out." I want to congratulate Mrs. Blumkin. She is the American dream, and we Omahans take great pride in her achievements.

By Henry Stern Next gettogether June 12. about it. We need some new The May 29 earlybirds was P.R. people, especially in chaired by V.P. Norm Wohl- cities where there is one ner, and it was an open dis- newspaper. cussion remarks by the Rev. Into the serving room, Jesse Jackson and Ernie Motzi by Abe Krantz, Chambers. We were re- Benschen by Charlie Fellminded that Jackson ac- man. A report by Dave cepted a huge donation1 by Dvorkin included generous the Arab League and an en- donation to the Mitzvah dorsement from Louis Box by Bea and Rube MarFarrakhan. cus for Dave Platt, a report The National Com- by Duke as ff: Pres. Al Bergmander of the Jewish War man home, Sam Newman Veterans (and we do have hospitalized, Max Greensome clout) Joseph Zoldan, field hospitalized, and Dave in a Pulse item, showed that Bleicher to Lutheran. We the true rainbow coalition is stood in memory of Isi made up of millions of Kahn, and many of us were Americans, some who saddened by the passing of fought and some who died, a young man, Selwyn defending America. They Roffman. did not discriminate against Norm Wohlner asked Art race or religion. Grossman to present his The problem here in spiel, and Art read a letter America is the same as it from Jack Cohn, who apolwas in Nazi Germany, the ogized for not joining the idiots in the hate groups are Old Timers, and who has vociferous and loud, and become a life member. loyal, patriotic American Norm presented guest citizens are just minding speaker, the Congressman their own business. Even in Hal Daub, who didn't pull the local press, we have seen his punches, but told it like how the massacre of thou- it is. He is American and sands of Lebanese by their pro-Israel through and own people goes practically through. We learned facts unnoticed, but if an Israeli about Central America, Eukills in self defense just one rope, and the Mid-East and Arab, the entire world hears where America stands.

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School's out, and (lie kids, ha^e bitn ttlctfeed fiom bondage Or so they would have us bt-lieve. That's ok, because now I can resume a schedule that dates back to pre&chool days with my granddaughters. They "spend a day each week with Grandma". We do things together — some ordinary, some a bit exciting. Let me tell you how the three of us kicked off the season today . .. We started out luter thun usual, because I had a noon appointment. As a result, I didn't take the girls to lunch. This was my loss, because aside from always eating too much (1 don't want anymore Gram — you firiich it"), lunchtime is for conversation, catching up on recent events, helping to explain a classmate's unacceptable behavior . . . in other words, inter-generational girl talk. We started our few hours together by doing some of my endless errands, which included picking up something for my Mom. We left the shopping center, and decided to deliver the item to Bobie. She answered the door, registered delighted surprise, and invited us into the kitchen to see what she was doing. Well, what would she be doing the day before Shavuous? Baking cheese-filled goodies, of course; and we three were told to "wash your hands, put on aprons and I'll give you some dough to roll." Five used a small cutting board on a chair seat and proceeded to have her first experience with clastic yeast dough. She loved every minute. While she was so engrossed, thirteen was at her great-grandma's elbow, quickly catching on to "cut, fill, pinch and paint". (Only experienced bakers should expect to understand THAT.) They rapidly moved on to cinnamon rolls, and before long an efficient assembly line was in motion. I stood by, providing, needed flour here, sugar there, and watching the three of them. It was the dearest picture imaginable. Bobie's patience was infinite; nothing was a bother, every move-, ment was a joy. Something spilled on the floor? No problem . . . we'll get it later." > • Waiting for the pastry to be baked was a test of endurance. "Are they done yet" was heard often. And when the first batch was ready, the excitement peaked. The special batch made by the little one turned out just like her — small, round, sweet and irresistable. Her pride was boundless. Her sister, more reserved, was clearly proud and I think surprised to learn a rolling pin was as useful as a baseball bat. I'm not sure who had the most pleasure from the baking session: Bobie, Grandma or the girls. I can only tell you this. I wouldn't have missed it for anything.

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Shavuot: the unfinished holiday In medieval timeB, the next great strand of ritual develBy Irving Greenberg, president ' opment was added to the tradition by the Kabbalists. They National Jewish Resource Center , In many ways, Shavuot is the least developed of the three ordained that people stay awake the first night of Shavuot major holidays of Judaism. Shavuot was one of the three and spend it in the study of Torah. Maitnonicies suggested Biblical holidays on which Jews went to Jerusalem. Yet it that in great eagerness to receive the Torah, the Israelites was only one day long; the other two holidays, Passover started counting the days from the dey after Exodu3 until and Sukkot, ran for seven doys. Rosh Hatshana has the the great Revelation. To the Ktbbaiists, the Counting of shofar and the New Year rituals; Yom Kippur, fust ing und the Omer was reinterpreted cs a countdown for Revelation. atonement rituals. By contrast, Shavuot has developed no By t,t»ying up all night, the people enacted the overwhelmdistinctive food or symbol. (There is a lute miiior custom ing excitement of reaccepting the covenant. to eat dairy meals.) This liturgical poverty is ironic since In the sixteenth century :.iier the great expulsion from Shavuot is the holiday celebrating (lie giving of the entire Spain, a school of Kabbalitta led by,Solomon Alkabtiz, auTorah. thor of the Lecha Uodi prtsyer, and Jo:,eph Keio, author of Yet if Shuvuot is the least developed holiday, it can be the Shulchan Aruch (code of Jewish Law) further developed said to be the most developing. Of all the major traditional this holiday theme by creating a Tikkum Leyl Shavuot holidays, it has spawned major new features most recently ("Liturgy of the Night of Shavuot"). This was en anthology in historical terms. Like the idea of covenant which it cel- including the opening und closing verses of eacli weekly ebrates, it is open to history. It is,not too much to suggest Pentateuch portion, of every Biblical book, the entire scroll that in our time, with a renewal of the covenant underway, of Ruth, the first and last passages of each Mishnah tractate, and selections from the Kabbalah. Later editions Shavuot, too, will be renewed. Paul G. Cohen, (right) president of Mid-American In Biblical times, Shavuot was called the Festival of the added the list of 613 commandments which by tradition Business Enterpriser, Inc. and Notional Board Harvest (Exodus 23:16). The name Shavuot means weeks; make up the Torah. In symbolic language, the Kabbalists Member of the Council of Jewieh Federations, met it was called the Holiday of Weeks because it came seven were saying that every Jew reviews the entire body of Torah with Congressman Hal Daub recently in Waahweeks after the Exodus day, the first day of Passover. On on Shavuot night and then reaccepts it on Shavuot morninCton, D.C. to dieeucs iesues of interest and coning. The later development in the Talmud and Kabbalah the second day of Passover, the ritual of offering the Omer cern to the Jewioh community. — a measure of barley, the earliest of the new cereal crops were included in this acceptance. The Kabbalists taught — was performed. The Omer was brought daily until Sha- that the covenant is not finished in some past Revelation. vuot when the wheat finally ripened. The beginning of the It is carried — and gradually perfected — by Jews in every wheat harvest was marked by the offering in the sanctuary generation as Jewry marches toward its final goal: tikkun of lechem ha-bikkurim (the first fruit bread) on Shavuot. olam — the perfection of the world. (See Leviticus 23: 16-20) The bread baked from the new In modern times, Reform Judaism, in one of its better crop of wheat was waved and offered in the sanctuary, thus religious intuitions, associated Shavuot with a Confirmaexpressing gratitude for the crop. tion ceremony which took young Jews born in the tradition Even more central was the bikkurim (first fruit) ritual. and confirmed them as adult Jews. Unfortunately, ConfirBy Nancy I'carlman Marie Dloogoff, Lottie MoThe ripening first fruits in the field were identified, then mation was often associated with the dropping of the Bar _ The past'two to three kofsky and Elizabeth Hart. Mitzvah ceremony. This led to traditional Jews' rejecting brought up to Jerusalem with great ceremony. The Israelite weeks at the Rose Blumkin So . . . . you can see that then recited a covenant formula telling of Jewish origins: Confirmation. As Reform has become more traditional and Home have been busy ones we are keeping-very busy! "a wandering Aramean was my father [Jacob], and he went recovered Bar Mitzvah, observance of Confirmation has for both residents and We are still in need of lap down into Egypt.. . the Egyptians . . . afflicted us . . . the weakened somewhat. volunteers. robes for our residents, and Lord brought us forth out of Egypt . . . and has given us Jews today are living in the greatest age of the renewal First of all, we welcome we issue a special thanks to this land flowing with milk and honey..." Here the history of the Covenant. Coming after the incredible destruction our new resident, Iska Roth- those who have recently doof redemption exemplified in the covenant was fused with of the Holocaust which challenged Jewish hope and shatholz, and we wish many nated their time and/or the celebration of life's bounty and God's goodness. tered the covenantal framework, the creation of Israel and more happy birthdays to our money to help us: Eve Roth, Although the Torah mentions that the people Israel ar- the rebuilding of Jewish life constitute'an unparalleled reac- May birthday people: Sarah Eve Bernstein, Helen Brodrived at Sinai in the third month (Exodus 19:1) and the ceptance of the covenant. What could be more appropriate Cohn, Rose Oruch, Rose key, Donya Temple, Marian Talmud deduces from various verses that the Revelation than a new dimension of Shavuot celebration focusing on Rosenbaum, Goldie Staen- Marblestone, Millie Kattlewas given on the sixth of the third month — i.e., given on the covenant acceptance? In the work of National Jewish berg, Chuma Weiriroth, and man, Ruth Cohen, Gertrude Zweiback and Alice Heeger. Shavuot day — the Bible does not specifically identify Sha- Resource Center, we have recalled the tradition of the Cov- Anita Wintroub! •National Nursing Home vuot with that event. In the aftermath of the destruction enant Between the Pieces — the covenant passage in which On May 23, a group went of the Temple, the rabbis concluded that God was calling Abraham voluntarily became the first Jew. (See Genesis 15) to ENOA's 10 year celebra- Week was a huge success... Israel to a more active role in the covenant. The rabbis Symbolically, men and women, preferably family and tion at UN-O, with the able this year ARA provided made Torah study the central expression of Jewish religious friends together, pass between two halves of a religious rit- assistance of volunteers fresh fruit and muffins for participation. In the process, they turned the Torah into a ual object thereby pledging faithfulness and renewed com- George Shapiro, Helen Shu- the nursing department at a special tea on May 17. Each 'portable homeland' which nurtured the Jews wherever they mitment to the covenant of hope of the Jewish people. kert and Duke Dloogoff. nursing staff person rehappened to be. At the least, families should have a covenant meal at Residents attending were ceived a carnation in appreThe rabbis underscored Shavuot as the day of the giving home together on Shavuot, and tell of the calling of the Elizabeth Hart, Marie ciation of their efforts of the Torah. As they developed the synagogue and its rit- Jewish people to witness to the triumph and perfection of Dloogoff, Ann Ellis, Lou El- throughout the year. At 4 uals of Torah reading and study, they fashioned the next life. People should talk of the content of this covenant; they lis, Benny Meyerson, Syl- p.m. about 50 of our resimajor ritual unfolding of Shavuot. Applying their great par- should summon up the memories of generations gone before van Block and Faye Abra-, dents gathered in the courtadigm of reenactment of the original event, they celebrated who carried their Bhare on the covenantal journey and hams. Elizabeth Hart won a yard to send off helium baldoor prize of a silk flower ar- loons, each balloon holding the Revelation and the Covenant by retelling the Sinai story passed the torch on to us. rangement, and during the on Shavuot. The passages of the Sinai encampment and The renewal of the covenant is bound to lead to a recovery afternoon dance, Lou Ellis a letter to the finder. The the Ten Commandments were read aloud with special melfirst response to the letters ody; the congregation symbolically stood again at Sinai and and development of Shavuot. Shavuot will recover its des- was "almost" successful in was received by Frances tiny as the Unfinished Holiday. Through Shavuot, the Jew- teaching Karen the tworeaccepted the Torah. Goldberg from Dike, Iowa, ish people will reaffirm its destiny as the People of the step! What fun! and we are awaiting more • The rabbis did not want to break the connection to the Unfinished Covenant, the carriers of the once and future' The Hadassah Fashion letters. land of Israel. So they ordained a Shavuot reading of the redemption. Show was attended by Dora Book of Ruth which occurs in the harvest season (Ruth Just a reminder . . . if you Astor and Ida Pearlman this need a card for a simcha or 1:22). They also identified Shavuot as the day on which the year, and they thoroughly in sympathy, don't forget fruit trees are judged (just as human fate is set on Rosh enjoyed the afternoon. Hashanah/Yom Kippur). In later centuries, the custom of (• LOV.E. Call Bernice Cohen, Thanks to Liz Doherty, 558-3423, or Ruth Goldspreading grass in synagogue and home also expressed the This Sunday marks the JCC dance director, several stein, 391-0685 . . . or you Renee and Lou Wolfson agricultural orientation. announce the May 20 birth second anniversary celebra- people were able to attend may purchase LOVE cards of a daughter, Naomi Mich- tion of "Hello Jerusalem" the dance recital the eve of in the Gift Shop at the elle. They also have a son, on Cox Cable channel 29. May 23rd: Elizabeth Hart, Home. We need your The two years of continuous Ruthe Potish, Sophie Po- support! 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DAVID B. BLEICHER Graveside services were Omaha women in their held at Temple Israel Cem30s will have an opportunity etery on May 31 for David to visit Israel this November B. Bleicher, 76. as part of a Young LeaderMr. Bleicher is survived" ship Mission sponsored by by his wife, Rachel; daughAmit Women. ter, Miriam Rayberg; eons, In an interview with the Michael Bleicher of MadiJewieh Prfcts, Ncchi Shuson, Wise, Samuel Bleicher dofsky, a member of the naof Washington, D.C.; 11 tional board, r.aid the Young grandchildren; four yreatLeadership Mission it> being jjrnndchildren. revived by the organization The family suggests to encourage participation memorials to your favorite in the organization by charity. younger women. IRVING A. BLOCK Mrs. Shudofsky was in Graveside services were Omaha this week to provide held at Beth El Cemetery on local members with an upJune 4 for Irving A. Block, date on the organization's 65 of Hammond, Ind. activities in Israel. Mr. Block is survived by Increasing fund raising his wife, Celia; daughter, JaShown hero is the first cancellation in Hebrew and responsibilities to support net Harrison of England; English ever authorized by the U.S. Postal Servexisting and new programs brother, Sylvan Block. ice. It is uBod on a commemorative envelope, in Israel require the addiDAVID C . PLATT which marks the May 20, Walk for Israel in Loa tion of more young people to Graveside services were Angeles. Limited quantities of this envelope are the Aipit organization, Mrs. held at Beth El Cemetery on being offered to tlie general public by the United Shudofsky told the Jewish June 4 for retired Omaha 'Jewish Fund. Thosa desiring to obtain the item Press. dentist Dr. David C. Platt, ,may cend a $5 donation to Stamp Division, United "The newest program in78. Jewish Fund, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. 00040. Dr. Platt is survived by his wife, Ruth; sons, Thomas and Gary; daughter, Linda Platt; brother, Max Platt; sister, Esther The Omaha Symphonic Kaiman; five grandchildren. By Scott Meyeroon social projects to help get Chorus will hold auditions Dr. Platt was preceded in At Chaim Weizmann's Weizmann back on top", for its 1984-1985 season death by son, Douglas. meeting on May 27 new of- said David Zacharia. June 14 and 15 beginning at ficers were selected. LeadThe men of Chaim Weiz- 7 p.m. at Countryside ComDisclosure ing off the team is David Za- mann and sweethearts munity Church, 87th and NEW YORK (JTA) — A charia, president; Tony 'Heidi Meyerson and Wendi Pacific Streets. John D. nationwide effort to get Magid, vice president; Scott Rosenblatt would like to Miller, music director, will state legislatures to enact Meyerson, secretary; Dan congratulate M. Z. Yos- hear the auditions. Audihanah' and Ediar on another tioners are asked to bring a laws compelling colleges Redler, treasurer. With the help of these successful Beau Dance. A prepared solo. An accomand universities to disclose large gifts from foreign new officers Chaim Weiz- special congratulations to panist will be provided. To sources has been announced mann plans to "Have many Mark Rosenblum and Weiz- schedule an audition time or by Theodore Mann, presi- community functions and mann's own Dan Redler for for more information call being elected Beaus. (402)393-4498. dent of the American Jewish Congress. The Jewish Press has Such legislation is needed a number of photos used because Arab countries have 'in"'past'issues for wedinitiated a major anti-Israel ding and engagement an"HOMEMADE" PIES - CHEESECAKES - COOKIES & fresh DONUTS propaganda effort on Amernouncements, Bar/Bat "LOVE IS HOMEMADE ican campuses, the AJConMitzvah announceBEL DRIVE PLAZA gress said. The first such ments, etc. Persons wish2448 SO. 120TH STREET DEV JACKSON disclosure law was passed in OMAHA. NE 68144 '• . PHONE 334-1751 ing to retrieve their picIllinois last year. Similar tures should stop in the legislation is currently being Press office during busiconsidered in some eight ness hours. other states,

volves the building and get younger people to visit maintaining of Beth Hay- • our projects in Israel, they eltd Cliildlmven in Gilo, a will become committed suburb of Jerusalem, she workers in behalf of Israel's said. children," Mrs. Shudofsky She described this effort eddtd. as u complex of buildings and a professional staff to First Jew elected provide family-style living for more than lOOdisadvanRIO DE JANEIRO (JTA) taged children. — Arnaldo Niskier, an auShe pointed out that al- thor and former Rio de Jathough the cost of conGtruc- neiro government official, tion was paid for by gener- has been elected a member ous donations from all over of Brazil's Academy of Litthe United States, increased erature. He is the first Jew funding by local chapters is in the history of the Acadnecessary to provide the on- emy to have attained this going budgets. honor. The vote to accept Mrs. Shudofsky said the him was unanimous. Omaha chapter will increase its efforts to make local women aware of Amit's work in an effort to interest and recruit additional members. "We know that if we can j

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By Murray Frost The theme for these monthly stamp columns started several years ago. I had enjoyed a feature is one of the stamp newspapers that related each day to stamps. I knew Judaica was a broad topic with hundreds of Jews or their works depicted on stamps and hundreds of other issues. So I tried to frame a ctamp exhibit re-luting each day in a month to Judaica. It was fun, educational for me, and good enough to win an award in a local stamp show. These columns have continued that framework. This month I will be exhibiting ori the same theme. The exhibit will ba part of the annual national topical stamp show (TOPEX) to bo held in Lincoln on June 1517. I urge all otamp collectors and potential stamp collectors to visit the show. The exhibits should bs interesting and informative and could easily stimulate you to begin a topical stamps collection — hopefully Judaica. My exhibit will relate each day in June to Judaica stamps. June 1 (1926) was the birthdate of Marilyn Monroe who converted to Judaism when she married Arthur Miller in 1956; she appears on a stamp from Congo and another from Mali. June 2, 1930 was the day artist Jules Pascin died; one of his paintings was used for a stamp design by Cuba in 1979. June 3 presents a wonderful trivia question: What Jewish author died on his birthday? Franz Kafka, who has appeared on stamps from Czechoslovakia and Germany, was born on June 3, 1883 and died on June 3, 1924. June 4, 1885 is the birthdate of Jacob Sverdlov, the second president of the Soviet Union. June 5th is represented by a special cancellation used in Poland for chessmaster Akiva Rubin-

6ttm (1&82-1961). , June 6 is Shavuot, which marks the duy the Ten Commendmtnts were given to Moses on I.lt. Sinai. Four nations have sets of stamps with the Ten Commandments as a theme, and several stamps are available depicting MOLES receiving the

tablets. Israel, of courts, has issued a special set of damps for the holiday. June 7 features a etemp issued by Belgium depicting the Tower of Babsl (Genesis 11:1-9) commemorating a conference on Esperanto. June 8 features a Hungarian stamp depicting the developer of that international language. June 9th ia a Saturday and the Torah portion that day is Numbers 8-12. Phrases from two passages (Numbers 9:12 and 10:10) have appeared on the tabs of two Israel stamps. On June 10, 1961 France honored actress Rachel (1821-1858) with a stamp. And on June 11, 1974 Israel issued a set of stamps featuring paintings by Moshe Kisling, Chana Orloff, and Chaim Soutine. June 12, 1929 was the birthdate of Anne Frank, who is depicted on a German and a Dutch stamp. June 13, 1942 was the day Hungarian underground writer Ferenc Rozsa was murdered by his captors; he is pictured on a stamp from Hungary. June 14, 1940 is the date of the opening of Auschwitz. Several stamps have been issued by Poland, Germany, East Germany, and Hungary memorializing that infamous extermination camp. Betty de Rothschild was born on June 15, 1805; she is featured on a stamp from Togo based on a painting by Ingres. Michelangelo's art was honored by an issue from Vatican City on June 16,1964 and the set includes his depiction of the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Joel. An issue from Israel on June 17, 1975 does double duty for Judaica stamp collectors. It depicts three holiday paintings by three Jewish artists: Hanuka by

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helm Steinitz who has appeared on stamps from Central African Republic, p Comoros, Cuba, and Guinta-Bitscu. On June 23, 1965 Australia issued a Btamps depicting General John Monash (who was born on Juris 27, 18G5). picts Austrian Socialist leader Victor Adlor (born on that day in 1852), fcisd lisa one for tho 2Glh fcntu.rt-3 Dutch lcgcl wiholnr Eduaid Meijers who died on that day in 1S54.

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Daniel Ian Gm>b_'j, ••'' celebrau hit Bur Mil/u.h U Temjjlo h n. < I on June li> He is tl. ton ot QLA £.nd Bob Ginsfaurg and the grandson of Miriam and Hy Ehrkr End the lute Ethel cud Henry Gindmrg. Di.nic!, who is s seventh gff.ua tludcnt at I3«vcrid;;e Jr. High fjichool, enjoys horseback riding and does volunteer work and parties through Nobodies Pcrfeckt Majjic end es Minor Dan the Ma;;ic Clown. Ho elso does volunteer work at the Hose Blumkin Home and is a member of the Magic Club of Omaha.

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annua: The Jewish Day School of Omaha will host its annual recruitment picnic on June 18,5 p.m. at the Day School, 12604 Pacific Street (in the Beth Israel Went Building). The families and students of the Day School will be there to welcome new kindergarteners as well as other interested families. "The purpose of the picnic is to not only welcome our new families to the school, but also to show the school to families who are interested but not as yet enrolled in the Day School. Several of our staff members will be there to give walking tours of the classrooms and to further explain our educational structure to families not completely familiar with the concept of an all day Jewish

Day School," said Mike Katzman, Day School treasurer. "Many families are unaware, for example, that in addition to our full day kindergarten program, we also offer a half day option. We will also be starting a before and after school day care program next fall if enough of our parents request it," stated Mr. Katzman. "The picnic is a wonderful way for families to meet informally, to get acquainted, to talk about their concerns for their children's education, and to just have fun." "There is no charge for attendance at the picnic, but you must make a reservation. Please call Shelly Eisenmann — 330-1136 — by June 15 if you plan to attend."

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Leo and Betty Hill tend the Bar Mitzvah of By Estelle Rosenberg Mr. and Mrs. Mel Gold- their son Eric on June 2. Imberg announced their mar- mediately following services riage which took place on there was a Kiddush at the May 12. Vows were ex- Temple. Victorian grace, which is just changed in an evening cerBy Barbara Forbes If you would like to learn Call the Rudyard Norton as well with Queen Victoria emony at the Columbia UniTheatre and you can hear enjoying the show from a versity Faculty House in to read Hebrew over the Rudyard Norton himself special "box seat". The 'New York. They will reside summer, contact Rabbi Kenneth White, 435-8004. tell you about "The Real JCC's own Gary Bosanek as in Brooklyn, New York-. Classes will be organized Treat" the theater is pres- the sergeant of police, leads The South Street Temple during the early part of ently staging — he does not the policemen through Keystone-Cop-style capers and Confirmation Class was June. exaggerate. a rendition of Swan Lake held June 3. A reception was that is not to be missed. held following services. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hill will Director Dwayne Ibsen Confirmands were: Julie celebrate their 50th wedding The Norton Theatre's makes' marvelous use of the Grossbart, Stacy Buffum, anniversary, June 17 from 2 Production of Gilbert and entire theater and his cos- Annie Pocras, Karen Tear- to 4:30 p.m. with a reception Tifereth Israel Sullivan's "The Pirates of tume and set designs are ston (Kalish), and Dana at Synagogue. Penzance" is superb. The colorful and well-done, and Garter. operetta opened May 4 and do much to enhance the enhas been playing to sell-out tire show. Robin Ibsen, as The new 1984-85 Temple No bra-vos houses ever since and with choreographer, creates a Youth Group officers inLONDON (JTA) ^ A good reason. The stage ia fine assortment of amusing clude: president, Julie filled with excellent singing and stylized numbers. Grossbart; vice president, leading British mail order and acting. "Pirates" is being held Karen Levitov; secretary, company has issued profuse The chorus of pirates, po- over through June 17, Call Holly Grossbart; treasurer, apologies to its Arab cuslice and General Stanley's 556-7180 for tickets and in- Jennie SartOri; chaplain, tomers after- accidentally Karen Kalish. This summer sending two Israeli-made wards sing out their part en- formation. several youth groupers are bras to Abu Dhabi on the ergetically arid in the case of attending M-TUTE, a Jew- Persian Gulf. the "Sisters," with the true GOVERNMENT JOBS. The Freemans Internaish camp in Lake of Ozarks, •$16,559-$50,553/year. . Mo., from Aug. 12-19. The tional Group issued the Now Hiring. Your Area. Youth Group thanks Jordan apology after an angry cusCall 805-687-6000 Ext. R- Kominsky for. his many tomer protested to a local 5916. FEE -FOR DIRECyearB of devotion and work Abu Dhabi newspaper. In a scathing attack on FreeTORY. for the Youth Group. Mary Shultert wishes to exmans, the newspaper, Al-Itpress her thanks and appreMr. and Mrs. Michael tihad, said: "It is very clear ciation to her relatives and Jaskola invited the South they have played a very dirty friends, Rabbi Isaac Nadoff, Street Congregation to at- trick on us. We demand an Beth Israel Synagogue* and investigation to find out the Beth Israel Sisterhood for agont or the people dealing the donations and gst well with Freemans,. to take neccards sent to her during her Galloon lycoons recent hospitalizatlon. : essary action."

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I would like to thank my family and friends for their concern during my illness. A special thanks to Rabbi Drazen. Ida Bslmotu The family of loMor Kahn wants to thank all their relatives and frisnds for their visits, cards, / d o n a t i o n s , prayers, your concern and kindness towards Isi will always be remembered. Wo also want to thank Rabbi Drazon, Cantor Berkovits, Rabbi Nadoff and Cantor Fettman for their visits and preycrs. Remsnibar that Isi loved each of you.

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