•11
90301060 ' NEBR HISTORICAL SDC • 1500 R SV LINCOLN NE 68508
SERVING \:2Lllf-£l'J. /Jv
V©!. LKIil Uo. 20
iq faidmm J
j>
ORT io currently opsrafcinEJ.cckooIa and training rael, announced American ORT Federation President Alvin L. Gray.
By Burbara Simon, Foundation CoiaulU-ut Mort Trtrhlpnbt»rg, chairman of the board of trustees of the Foundation of the Jewish Federution of Omaha is pleased to announce thi-t Phil und Torri Schrager have ' made a generous gift to benefit the Federation Endowment. He said they have established the Phillip G. end Terri L. Schrager Foundation — a separate, non-profit corporation, called a Supporting Foundation, affiliated with the Jewish Federation — as an endowment to benefit the Jewish community. This Supporting Foundation is the fiist endowment of itu type at the Jewish Federation. "This iB a wonderful gesture on tho Seine;;,;./ part," Mr. Trachtenbarg said, "which will havo continum;;, positive effect on the Jewish community and will help uu make our Foundation endowment giovv." Phil Schrager caid that the endowment papers have bssn completed and the Schrager Foundation funded, but the exact amount of the endowment will us determined over the next 6-12 months. He estimates the final amount to ba approximately $250,000. "Our idea is to disperse only the income from this endowment each year and to leave the principal intact for perpetuity," he said. "We feel very good to be able to make this contribution to the Federation endowment fund. There are no strings attached, and we intend to add to the principal from time to time, so that the income can increase and we can fund even more projects." As a Supporting Foundation, the Schrager endowment can operate somewhat differently than a philanthropic fund, Mr. Schrager said. The rules allow the donors to have some say in the direction of the fund by permitting them to sit on the board of directors, although they may not have voting control. The Schrager board has five directors: Phil • • and wife Terri, and Mort Trachtenbarg? .Marty Lehr and Joe; Kirshenbaum representing the Jewish Federation. "Although Terri and I are pleased to be able to suggest contributions out of this endowment, the main purpose of
C3/
Phil and Torri Schrager the fund is to benefit our Jewish agencies, especially those that benefit young people. We will suggest some disbursements to other causes, Certainly, but we are open to requests from any needy or qualified source," Mr. Schrager said. "As I look back over all my past contributions, it appears that a pattern emerges," he continued, "even though I don't think it's really been conscious. I'm especially attracted to helping individual young psqple, whether through scholarships, sporto'activities (Schraijer's donation to the JCC during its building-drive biillf the JCC gymnasium)'or spe^ cial projects that have helped teens and families in crisis. "I like the idea that a person can directly benefit from (continued on page 2)
rvatorv Band
f; '
! .
Omcha, K'cb., FH., February 1, 1085
By Jan Schneider Lund JCC Cultural Arts volunteer The Klezmer Conservatory Band will perform Feb. 9, 8 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. By all reports and from hearing them on National Public Radio's A Prairie Home Companion, the Music Committee may want to pass out free sedatives just to keep the audience in their seats. WHY? Because what you have in a klezmer concert is a cross between dixieland jazz and the sounds of a joyous immigrant wedding; music derived from medieval cantorial singing mixed with ragtime, blues, musical comedy and even Big Band sounds.
The Jewish Federation's Board of Directors Has approved an expenditure of up to $13,000 for a new dance floor at the Jewish Community Center. In its unanimous vote of approval at, the Jan. 22 Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved the Dec. 18 recommendation of the Budget and Allocations Committee.
This music comes indeed from the shtetlo of Eastern Europe, via the emigration to America, down from the stages of the Yiddish theater and out the side doors of jazz clubs in the big cities. It promises to be a rousing good time!! The word klezmer itself in Yiddish means "instrumentalist" (from the Hebrew kelezemer, "musical instrument"). The klezmer was an itinerant musician fulfilling the artistic and cultural needs of the Jewish community in Central, Western and Eastern Europe in the middle ages. He went from town to town playing for Jewish festivals and special events. The playing was largely improvisational while accompanying singing and dancing. Although instrumental music was banned from Jewish life after the destruction of the Temple (70 C.E.), it gradually became part of special occasions, minor holidays (Hanukkah, Purim) and even Kabbalat Shabbat (Welcoming the Sabbath) in the synagogue. (But on Friday the musicians would cease to play immediately before the recitation of Psalm 92, at which point the Friday night service officially begins.) (continued on page 13)
By Jonathan Rosenbaum Exective Director ' Bureau of Jewish Education The Financial Aid Committee of the Bureau of Jewish Education and the Jewish Federation of Omaha has announced that scholarships and loans are available through funds of the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation. Eight endowments now provide funds for students from preschool through graduate school. Many of the scholarships provide funds for Omaha's Jewish college students. Incoming and present college students may apply for funds for the 1985-86 academic year. Applications are availr .able through the Bureau of Jewish Education, 333 S. 132nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68154 or by calling Mrs. Jo YoUngs at the Bureau, 334-8200, Ext. 210. Applications for
The appointment of Jody K. Goldstein as director of the Jewish Day School of Omaha has been announced by Michael Katzman and Forrest Knitter, co-chairmen. Mrs. Goldstein has had 14 years of experience in elementary education, having taught as a classroom teacher in grades one, three, four and five in public and non-public schools in Lincoln and Ralston, Nebraska. She holds a BS degree in education from the University of Nebraska, in Lincoln and a MS degree in Special Education (Learning Disabilities) from the University of.-Nebraska at Omaha. During her tenure in Ralston Public Schools, she also worked in the Gifted Program. While living in Lincoln, Mrs. Goldstein was director of the Non-public Follow Through Program before joining the Lincoln Public Schools. In addition, she and husband Ray, were directors and advisers for U.S.Y. at Beth El Synagogue. The Goldsteins have lived in Nebraska for 16 years and moved to Omaha nine years ago. They have two daughters, Heather and Stephanie. Heather is currently a student of the Day School.
college scholarships must be submitted by March 1, 1985. Among the scholarships and loans available for college education are the following: Freshman.Scholarships — The entire income of the Nancy and Don Greenberg Scholarship is awarded each year to/a worthy Jewish resident of Omaha who is entering his/her freshman year of college. Candidates who, have earned no more than a "B" average in high Bchool are eligible. Further, those students who have held employment during their high school years shall receive preference in consideration. General Undergraduate Scholarships — A. Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Fund —provides annual grants of up to $1000 each to college students who
Jody Goldstein One of Mrs. Goldstein's goals is to build on the existing strong foundation of the Day School and make it an outstanding educational facility. Her immediate objective is to expand the School to include grades K-3. Eventually she hopes to have, the School include grades K-6. ' Mrs. Goldstein has invited members of the community to visit the school at 12604 Pacific Street or call 334-0517 for information.
demonstrate superior academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and financial need. Special consideration will be shown to applicants whose contribution to Jewish-oriented activities is clearly exceptional. B. Beatrice and Nate H. Sherman Scholarship Fund — provides grants in amounts designated by the Financial Aid Committee to Jewish undergraduates from the Omaha area. Requirements for eligibility are the same as those of the Lois Jeanne Schrager Memorial Fund. Undergraduate Loans — The David E. Beber Scholarship Fund makes available loans of up to $2500 per year to selective recipients among the Jewish youth of Omaha. Financial need is a basic consideration in the granting of (continued on page 2)
February 1,1985
Pag* 2
Schragers establish Supporting Foundation (continued from page 1) our help — imake a better life or get started on a career that plerhaps they wouldn't have had. I find this very satisfying," Mr. Schrager added thet helping individuals is philanthropy that is close and direct. He feels that all the financial help is used, with no waste coins to administrative costs. "I call it value received," he said. The conversation with this writer turned to why he and Terri chose the Jewish Federation as recipient for this gift as opposed to any other worthy organization. "I respect my Jewish heritage," Mr. Schrager said. "I'm proud to be a Jew and I do have a sense of responsibility to help my community in whatever way I can. It's good to be able to do that."
Scholarships available
The writer asked if he had any thoughts about influencing his own children by this significantgift. "I hadn't really considered that," he said "but as I think about it, it would be nice if they were willing to help other people and organizations v/ho had a genuine need. And perhaps be influenced by my example. It's a nice idea — if they are financially able to do it." Mr. Schrager c&id that he looks forward to meeting with the board of directors of his foundation to begin to explore the needs in several of his areas of interest: Special projects for Jewish children; college scholarships, end counseling for young people and families. The community is grateful for this newest addition to our growing endowment fund — our best insurance for the continuation of Jewish values and Jewish life in Omaha.
inti»Semitfc search department, cited a compared in 13 in 1983; total of 715 incidents of van- three bombings, as comdalism, an increase of 6.7 pared to nine in 1983; one percent over the 1983 total attempted bombing, the same as in 1983; and 11 cemof 670. Thirty-two of the 715 in- etery desecrations, comcidents were described by pared to 9 in 1983. the ADL as serious crimeB The ADL said in the catwhich included 17 cases of egory of other assaults or arson and attempted arsOn threats, tabulated separately, there were 369 incidents, an increase of 5.4 percent over the 1983 figure of 350. The survey showed New York experienced 237 episodes of anti-Semitic vandalism, followed by California with 99; Maryland with 69; New Jersey, 56; and Florida, 51. Overall, 32 states and the District of Columbia were involved in the incidents. Nathan Perlmutter, ADL national director, said the 1984 figures were "disturbing because they reverse a two-year decline." But he noted that the 6.7 percent increase was far smaller than the 192 percent in-r •', t 'if. crease in 1980 and 158 increase in 1981. There were 84 persons arrested by law Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry enforcement authorities in 1984 in connection with 51 incidents, the ADL said. Included among the findRabbis (1-r) Charles Klein, Avraham Weiss and Allan Meyerowitz, wearing ings of the 1984 audit was a tal leaim, are surrounded by police after they and three rabbinic colleagues pattern that has developed were arrested for staging a sit-in "of prayer and protest" at the Rockefeller in the past; that the overCenter offices of Tass, the Soviet news agency, in New York City. The action whelming majority of those focused on the desperate plights of Prisoner of Conscience Anatoly Sharansky, arrested for alleged antithe jailed unofficial teachers of Judaism in Russia, and the hundreds of thouSemitic incidents were 20 sands of Soviet Jews denied emigration. Rabbi Weiss is also chairman of the years old or younger. In only Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry. five of the thousands of anti-Semitic incidents during the last six years was there any reported evidence of organized hate group involvement — the last in 1981, according to the ADL. Furthermore, the survey found that while the total number of assaults, threats, and harassments directed against Jews or Jewishowned properties remained practically unchanged — 369 in 1984 compared to 350 in 1983 — there was a rtversal of the statistical breakdown. The number of episodes in which Jewish institutions were the targets of mail or telephone threats and other means of harassment in' creased markedly from 39 in 1983 to 106 in 1984. At the same time, however, the total of incidents in which individual Jews were the targets dropped by 48 — from 311 in 1983 to 263 in 1984.
NEW YORK (JTA) There was a moderate increase in anti-Semitic vandalism and other assaults or threats against Jews, Jewish institutions or property in 1984 after a two-year decline, according to the annual audit conducted by the Anti-Defamation League of
B'nai B'rith. The audit revealed however, a noticeable increase in such serious crimes as arson and bombings. The survey, based on the data supplied by the ADL's 30 regional offices in the U.S. and prepared by its Civil Rights Division's re-
I
Especially for You ...by
Other grants available — In addition to loans and grants for college students, similar financial aid is available for preschool students attending the Jewish Community Center Preschool, Jewish youth,attending conventions or institutes sponsored by Jewish cultural or religious organizations, participants in the Israel Pilgrimage, and students enrolled in the Jewish Day School. The deadline for submitting applications for financial aid for preschool is July 15, 1985. Further, substantial grants are available for Omaha Jewish youth who hope to attend summer camp sponsored by Jewish religious or cultural organizations. These grants, of up to $500, are available through the Esther K. Newman Trust of the David E. Beber Scholarship Fund. Financial need will be considered, but is not a necessary condition. The deadlines for submitting applications for financial aid to attend camps are: April 15, 1985, for residential camp; June 1, 1985, for Omaha JCC camps. . Need for additional endowments and contributions — The various funds described signify vital and growing opportunity for the Jewish youth of Omaha and represent an ongoing acknowledgement of the importance of education at all levels. The soaring costs of both general and Jewish education have made scholarships and loans a vital necessity to a far larger number of students than in the past. Therefore, anyone interested in adding to the principle of existing funds in order to make aid available in the future may make tax deductible contributions to ^he Jewish Federation of Omaha Endowment, with an accompanying note indicating to which fund the cbntribution is intended. Also, despite generouB contributions by major foundations and devoted individuals,'additional contributions to establish entirely new funds are most welcome. Those interested in establishing new funds may contact the Executive Director, Jewish Federation of Omaha, 333 S. 132nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. Deadline for submission of financial aid applications — March 1, 1985 - College; April 15, 1985 - Residential Camp; June 1, 1985 - JCC Camp; July 15, 1985 JCC Preschool.
HI DIANE. GUESS WHAT! I'M GOING ON A CRUISE!!
For Yom 271 Westroads Shopping Center 397-4286
(continued from page 1) these loans. Prior academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and involvement in the Jewieh communal, charity, religious and civic affairs will be considered in the awarding of these loans. Also, recommendations from teachers, rabbis, end others in a position to judge will constitute criteria for Ecceptcnce. Loans will be granted and payable by simple interest rate of 3 percent per year. Repcyment loans will not begin until the recipient ceases to bs a full time student. The recipient will then have up to 10 years to repay the loan but no longer than 15 years from tlie time it was originally granted. Scholarships end Loans for Higher Jc-wioli Studies — Duvid E. Beber Scholarship Fund, Category II, encourages Omeha Jewish youth to enter the Jewish professions. Persons studying for the rabbinate, cantorate, the teaching of Jewish studies or language, ao well as careers in Jewish social or communal cervice, will ba prime candidates for financial aid granted by the fund. Recipients pursuing careers in the Jewish professions will not be required to demonstrate financial need, though such will be considered. Upon completing one's formal education and entering a Jewish profession, recipients may become eligible for forgiveness of all or part of the principle or interest of loans granted through Beber, Category I, by being available for employment by Jewish institutions in Omaha during'summer vacations while a student and for at least two years after graduation. Actual employment in Omaha is not obligatory as long as the'neW Jewish professional is available during the prescribed period. General Graduate FelEowofiipo — Fellowships to pursue graduate education are available through the Sandra L. Feldmah Scholarship Fund and through the Beatrice and Nate H. Sherman Scholarship Fund. These fellowship will be awarded on the basis of prior academic performance as supported by transcripts and recommendations, involvement in Jewish communal, charitable, religious, and civic affairs; and financial need. Amounts of grants may vary in accordance with the availability of funds and decisions of the Financial Aid Committee. Graduate Fellowships in Special Education — Through the Ruth Sokolof Special'Education Scholarship Fund fellowships to pursue graduate studies leading to a master's (or higher) degree in special education (i.e., education of physically or mentally handicapped children or adults) are available. Such fellowships will include full tuition and may also provide a grant for room, board, books, and. other materials. Candidates must attend a university within the state of Nebraska. Preference will be given to those who intend to teach in the field of special education within the Omaha metropolitan area.
Where can I go to find a new svvimsuit, and all the other things I'll need?
'
DIANE: WELL, LET'S GO TO FASHION FRBDAY... a vvooltly Fashion Show now ohowing fashions for warm-woather vacation:) ovory Friday at 12 Noon at tho GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT Fashions by TOPPS. Hairstyles by f.in. lYEflLE'G. . INDIAN HILLS PLAZA
0901 W. DODGE RD.
'. • -
• •
•
'
I .
'
• •
' '
.
'
•
•
.
'
•
1
•
-
"abi - gezunt" > live and Be Well You Can Make It Happen! k©$ - Therapy • Adoption • Aid to Jewish ws ° isroeli Issues ors ° tl als .. r@yps ° rani, —iccsB Fosi ojiid Fifmess ° Artistic
Audi© Visyol Media °
wse programs and services are brought to you by ^revioM your further This ye^r your m multitude off directions, monies to mid in the relief mud Jews us weU @is addressing her OWDM economic crisis^ : our Jewish community in Omaha mnd overseas. Say *yes a//
Please give and give generously.
Fl
5 \ >'
f<
*•> mmr tmaia In inrmm4)
'Break!
IP
In his review of the motion picture, Breaking the HAIFA — For n full month the husbands of Israel hove whelmingly that in their opinion (arid experience) the husSilence, Professor Leonard Quart, College of Staten been subjected to a sustained and persistent campaign being bands of homematcrs were much more satisfied. Island in New York speaks eloquently: conducted under the slogan: "lie a he-man — give her a Considering that in the past five years there has been a "With each passing year, the honor of the Holo- hand!" Advertisements in the press, TV commercials, au26% increase in the number of working women in Israel, caust is documented and dramatized more fully. . tomobile bumper stickers and other media have carried the the questions were by no means accdemic. "We learn how ignominiously a liberal like Presi- message repeatedly into every Israel home. For years Naamct has been battling to improve the lot The drive has been conducted by Naamat, formerly dent Roosevelt could act toward European Jewry — of working women, whether through legislation, provision How ambiguously French intellectuals responded known as Pioneer Women, which has for years been car- of day nurseries, or public relations campaigns. In its presto the Nazi occupation and the plight of their Jewish rying on a broad program of social services end education ent effort, the organization seeks, not special rights and for women and children, seeking also to raise the status of neighbors — privileges for women, but equality of responsibility, includwomen. . • ' . ing extension to husbands of certain privileges they do not And how warily American Jewish organizations Associated with the campaign has been an intensive sur- enjoy today. dealt with the psychic and political pressures of so vey of masculine opinion on a broad range of subjects, quite For example, Naamat is now proposing to the Knesset obviously intended to stimulate-some male thinking on the apocalyptic a crisis. passage of a law which will enable a husband to obtain subjects raised. Among the questions asked: If a woman "In the uncovering of these terrifying experiences earns more than her husband, do you believe this affects maternity leave from his work if he is indeed carrying his new elements are constantly revealed . . . " his male image of himself? Do you believe that in the event weight in the period following birth. In practice this is inDeparting from Prof. Quart's comments, let us say of a divorce, where a man ia given custody of the children, tended to apply after the first twelve weeks of post-natal that indeed new elements are constantly being re- he is entitled to payments from his working wife, toward leave, which remains the right of the woman. Thereafter, vealed. ' support of the children? Who do you believe should be the two can decide which is to request a shortened working In the news this week, 40 years after the fact, Jews responsible for providing the funds to maintain the family: week in order to care for the children; which will be entitled from around the world returned to Auschwitz, their the one who earns the most, or the husband, or the wife, to a one year leave of absence from work, without pay, for the home dutieB; which will be entitled to be absent from or both equally? living hell during the Holocaust. work in case of a child's illness. In any event, a husband Current attention to the subject was stimulated, at least They returned to recite Kaddish for the loved onesin part, by the unexpected results "of a study made a year should be given a full week's vacation, with pay, on the who perished in the ovens, they returned in some ago of attitudes toward working women. Whereas a majority birth of a child. cases to show their children what they had to endure, of women thought working women had happier marriages, All of this, of course, calls attention to what should be and they returned to help the rest of the world re- the men believed that if women remained at home the mar- the role of a husband in the democratic society known as member. riages were happier for both. Asked who they thought were a family. In the furtherance of one aspect of its many fachappier, the husbands of working wives or the husbands of eted activities, Naamat has confronted the husbands of the And the' rest of the world remembered. The newspaper accounts and the broadcasts helped homemakers, the ladies were about evenly divided among country with its challenging slogan — "Be a he-man — themselves. On the other hand, the men responded over- give her a hand!" people remember. Tears flowed — not only inside the walls of that infamous place, but in kitchens and living rooms in many parts of the world. But, possibly not the entire world . . . By M. J . Rosenberg visions of the federal civil rights laws. The firm told the Near East Report congregation that these laws have yet to be applied to acts There was a return of a different nature going on On Nov. 1, 1982, Marshall S. Levin,.executive director of of anti-Semitic violence and that, in order for the civil in Austria. Austrian-born Nazi war criminal Walter Reder re- Shaare Tefila Congregation in Silver Spring, Maryland, dis- rights laws to apply, the synagogue must show that these covered that the outside walls of the synagogue had been turned home from an Italian prison after nearly 40 "extensively defaced with anti-Semitic slogans and sym- violent acts were motivated by "racial animus" or were of a "racial character." Obviously, the Jews are not a separate years of incarceration. bols." There were swastikas, a burning cross, the words race. However, the lawyers maintained that the anti-SemAustria's Defense Minister Friedhelm Frischensch- "DEAD JEW," "DEATH TO .THE JUDE," and "IN, itic violence at Shaare Tefila was motivated/by the per-;, lager personally greeted the 69-year-old former SS TAKE A SHOWER, JEW." petrators perception that Jews are a separate and inferior officer with military, honors when he landed on, AusThe desecration of Shaare Tefila produced predictable race. reactions in the congregation and within the suburban This is the crux of the issue. The thugs who hit Shaare trian soil. A Jewish Telegraphic Agency account of the meet- Washington, D.C. community. There was outrage, hurt, an- Tefila — and others of their ilk — do not attack Jewish ing described the occasion as " . . . almost a hero's ger, and fear. The Shaare Tefila members who are Holo- institutions because they perceive Judaism to be a religion caust survivors experienced particular anguish during the but because they see Jews as a separate race. Accordingly, welcome." • six days that the anti-Semitic obscenities remained on the federal civil rights laws should apply. The Defense Minister's action has been repudiated walls of their ohul. There was widespread relief when eight It's hard to see how the synagogue could lose this case. by most of his fellow ministers in the Socialist-led thugs — "drinking buddies" was the way one of the group The words "white power." "Arian [sic] Brotherhood," and coalition government and fiercely condemned by par- described themselves — were arrested and one was tried the swastikas are ample proof that the Silver Spring vanties across the political spectrum. and convicted on the charge of criminal destruction of prop- dals went after a synagogue not because they object to Jews on religious grounds but on racist ones. This, of course, was Obviously, a great deal more could be said about erty. The others pleaded guilty to lesser offenses. The Shaare Tefila case might have ended there. But the also the case with the Nazis. the return of our fellow Jews to the factory of death. congregation decided that it needed to do more. According Shaare Tefila took the lawyers' advice and has filed suit Obviously, a great deal more could be said about to Daniel Cohen, one of the lawyers now representing the against the synagogue desecrators in the United States Disthe return of a mass murderer to a hero's welcome. synagogue, "the congregants decided to take this horrifying trict Court. Not surprisingly, one of the defendants in the But Professor Quart's words remind me again and act of hatred and convert it into a positive thing, a lesson case has now filed a motion asking the judge to dismiss the for the community,.and a deterrent to future vandalism." case on the ground that "Jews simply are not members of again: The leaders of the congregation approached the Jewish a distinct race." "With each passing year, the horror of the HoloAdvocacy Center and the prestigious Washington law firm Lawyer Cohen points out. "I find it ironic that the same caust is documented and dramatized more fully . . . " of Hogan & Hartson (where Cohen practices). Hogan and person who defaced the synagogue with painted slogans Yes, the horror is documented. Hartson informed them that incidents of anti-Semitic vio- involking the Nazi extermination of the Jews would assert However, the drama in Austria is not what we have lence have skyrocketed in recent years. In Montgomery that the civil rights acts do not protect Jews because they a right to expect. ' County, Maryland alone (where Shaare Tefila is located), are not a race!" Cohen said that he is "confident,that the For those who say that the lessons of the Holocaust the number of hate-violence incidents rose from 35 in 1980 judge will declare that these acts of hatred are not tolerated to 145 in 1983. But the Montgomery County problem is just under the civil rights acts." have been learned. '. a small part of a national epidemic. Nevertheless, it is a Let's hope so. Anti-Semitic actions must not be immune Let them look at Austria. national problem that has never been specifically addressed from federal prosecution merely because of anthropological on a national level. — and semantic — distinctions. Jews may not be a race Hogan & Hartson — which is representing the synagogue but, like blacks and Hispanics, they have historically been without charge — convinced Shaare Tefila to seek civil the targets of racial discrimination and racial violence. damages against the synagogue desecrators under the pro- The law must recognize that reality. (Founded in 1920)
ijh) Pir@ss
Don Klein
.
,
Pross Btfcrd President
Board members: Robert Obcrman, vlco prosldont; Bert Lewis, treasurer; Susan Pudwtg, secretary; Penny EndoSman, Robert Groanborg, Bonnio Horwich, Aaron Hostyk, Gary Javltch, Marshall Kushncr, Karen Lovin, Oliver Ponak, Suzanne Singor, Phin Splzman, Gabrlolla Stem. Morris MaSn8 Edltor-lrhChlof Judith Marburg Loulso C r e t a n Managing Editor Advertising Manager Scl33 Representatives Marilyn Wcrrcn Bcrtiiro Frcnkel The agendas of tho Federation cro: Community Relations Jewish Community Center Jewish Education
:
Marilyn McDowell Office Manager Jan Wayne Jowlsh Press Jowlsh Fcmily Scrvico
1 ''UbrcryBureau for tho Aging
Edtoriete express tho viowa of tho writer end cro not nsco33£rffy rcprcscntctivo of tha vtewa of (ho Jawish Press Docrd, tha Jovrfsh Federation of Omsha or tha Omaha Jawich oommunlty ca a whob. n » Jnrittl Press is not rt:poMib!3 tor Utt Kuhfuth of iny product or ditiWWirent
Reprint rtghfs ere '
reserved.
.
Advertisingraleson application
DcatCno for ca noKW end cdyortislno copy la noon riidsy precedingloom.
The Jewish Press (USPS 275820) Is published weekly on Friday for $15 per yoar by tho Jewish Federation of Omaha, 333 South 132nd Street, Omaha, NE 68154. Second class postage paid at Omaha, NE. POSTMASTER: Send address changos to Tha Jowlsh Press, 333 South 132nd Stroat. Omaha, NE 68154 Telophona 402-334-8200
Through hundreds of campaigns throughout the United process of resettlement. States, like those of our Federation, the United Jewish Ap-, And, close to 650,000 Israelis currently benefit in one peal Federation partnership raised $630 Million in 1984 and form or another from programs under the auspices of the seeks as'a goal $1 billion by the end of the decade. Jewish Agency. • Fifty-seven percent of the funds raised in this country are allocated to Israel and distributed by the Jewish Agency which has a record few governments in the world could m a t c h .
• ' " ' • • ' .
• : • . . • '
Since 1948,1.74 million immigrants, from more than 100 different countries, have been absorbed and integrated into Israeli society. More than 766 settlements have been established within the 1967 borders (Jewish Agency Funds cannot be used in territory considered "occupied territory'-'!) . Two hundred thousand orphans and underprivileged children have been cared for and currently 18,000 are in the care of Youth Aliyah programs. . Since 1967, 160,000 Russian Jews have been settled in Israel. Recently, .7,000-10,000 Ethiopian Jews are in the
•
" B y
•
'.
•
•
•.
Allan Greene Executive vice president, Jewish Federation of Omaha In addition, services are provided to Jewish persons in more than 30 countries through the Joint Distribution Committee.
c The editors reserve the right to shorten letters for reasons of length or content. To the Editor: i Are you a descendant, of the Baal Shem Tov? I am a Jewish genealogist researching the descendants of the Baal Shem Tov for eventual publication. I have already well researched and documented evidence on some 2,000 descendants of the Bat«l Shem Tov. I am interested in receiving correspondence from anyone who may be descended from the Baal Shem Tov. All correspondence will be answered and greatly appreciated. . • • Mark Tedeschi 3 Oorman Crescent . Lindfjeld N.S.W. 2070 Australia
To the Editor Once again, we get the message that the current administration and federal government regard a non-Christian American as a contradiction in terms. The latest incident concerns government-composed sermons that the Department of Health and Human Services has distributed to help churches promote adoptions. Hundreds of welfare agencies, presumably the sermon brokers, have received such government-written homilies as, "How blessed we are to have been chosen before the world was made to become adopted children through Jesus Christ." This action is consistent with others of the past year: the administration's push for the Houdinian government-approved compulsory, voluntary, meaningful, yet non-denominational, vocal group prayer in the public schools that is not dominated by those of the majority faith; the copy of the New Testament that was included and then yanked at the last moment from the delegates' packets at the Republican Convention; the letter from the President's campaign manager to encourage voter registration that began, "Dear Christian Leader"; for the first time in 11 years, the inclusion of a nativity scene, the one religious symbol, in the National Christmas Pageant of Peace; the decision of Congress and the Department of Education to make school districts identify and prohibit the teaching of the boogeyman, "secular humanism," i.e., whatever each district doesn't like. Despite the message, this country belongs to all Americans, Christians and non-Christians," equally. Our leaders should know this and their contempt for religious pluralism should not go unchallenged. Maury C. Abraham Assistant Director : . Americans for Religious Liberty
Editor's Note: The following letter is in response to the article entitled, "Ethiopian Fiasco", published by the Near East Report and reprinted last week by the Omaha Jewish J^reso: To the Editor: When all the facts of Operation Moses can be told, the record will show that the Washington Jewish Week's story of Dec. 6 headlined "The Ethiopian Exodus Has Begun" was truthful, sensitive and helpful to the rescue of Ethiopian Jews. M. J. Rosenberg accuses us of "having no scruples." His self-rightousness masks an unprofessional lack of interest in the truth and a malicious intent to defame this newspaper and its editors. Had Mr. Rosenberg bothered to check his facts, he would have discovered that the Washington Jewish Week did not break the story, which was first published by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and the New York Jewish Week. Their stories were based on Leon Dulzin's speech before several hundred Zionist leaders in New York, which was publicized in a press release of November 29th distributed by the World Zionist Organization-American Section. Nor does Mr. Rosenberg mention that it was not our story (nor any other published in this country) but an Israeli government press conference a full four weeks later — on January 3rd — which precipitated the suspension of the airlift. Mr. Rosenberg has neglected to inform his readers of the firestorm of recrimination in the Israeli press which followed the government's surprising move. Neither the Israeli government nor the press has accused Washington Jewish Week of culpability. In his eagerness to smear us, he fails to mention that Washington Jewish Week carefully checked with American and Israeli officials to make sure that our story did not include information which might be damaging to Operation Moses. We omitted those aspects they regarded as sensitive: the countries involved, the magnitude, timing, and scope of the rescue, the routes and the staging areas. Had Mr. Rosenberg troubled to check, he would have learned that the only detail mentioned in the Washington Jewish Week story that was not in the public record was the fundraising commitment of American Jewry to Operr ation Moses. A call to the New York Times would have also revealed that the Times had decided tb,"go with" the story of Ethiopian Jewry before it even heard about our account. Mr. Rosenberg should know that the Operation Moses has not. "now been halted." The Operation continues. The reference to 12,000 Jews "stranded" is rhetoric bearing little relation to reality. , Yes, Washington Jewish Week's editors knew what they
,1985
tfe® ediitoir ) were doing. We did not, however, know what "every other Jewish, paper in the country" was doing, any more than Mr. Rosenberg knows what went on in our edit oriel conferences. It is untrue that any Israeli official "begged us not to use the btory." As; for the role of American Jewish organizations, there was no Kindle policy to guide us. While the press was being pressured for a news embargo by some, Federations were taking out full-page fundraising ads publicizing Operation Moses. Last week the executive vice president of one of the nation's premier community relations agencies apologized to members of the American Jewish Press Association meeting in New York. "We should have provided you with information," he said, "and come to a shared judgment on coverage of Operation Moses." We at Washington Jewish Week made a tough judgment call after hours of anguished discussion and consultation. We have no reason to change our views in the absence of even a scintilla of evidence showing that our story was in any way responsible for the suspension of the airlift. Mr. Rosenberg must be aware of information surrounding this issue which, in truth, cannot be published at this time. We need no advice from Mr. Rosenberg on what constitutes _ ethical journalism. And we need no lectures on the sacredness of human life, or the suffering of refugees. We request that Near East Report publish this letter. Charles Fenyvesi Michael Berenbaum To the Editor: Congratulations to the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society — winner of the 1985 Community Service Award for their fine exhibit on the history of the Federation. Wewish them continued success and hope that our entire Jewish community takes advantage of the marvelous opportunity to share in their history displayed on the walls of the Jewish Community Center. In addition, our kudos to all those volunteers who were recognized with Federation honors — honors well-deserved. National Council of Jewish Women Omaha Section Sharon E. Cipperley President To the Editor: The October 12,1984 issue of the Jewish Press included an article I authored relating how the people of Denmark aided in the escape of Danish Jews to Sweden during the Nazi occupation. Thousands of our people were saved by the brave citizens of Denmark who alone, among the nations of continental Europe, stood up to the might of the Nazi juggernaut and refused to surrender its Jewish population to the gestapo and concentration camps. Denmark is currently celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Jewish settlement in the country. The Town Hall in the center of Copenhagen has been turned into a Jewish museum depicting many-sided aspects of Jewish life traced from the time King Christian invited the Jews of Europe to settle in Denmark in December of 1684. Most extraordinary of all, Denmark has issued a commemorative postage stamp in honor of its Jewish citizens. The stamp portrays a woman reciting the blessing over the Shabbat candles. As much as possible the least we can do to express our appreciation is to purchase products made in Denmark. Art Grossman
By Arlie Katzman Chairman, Pro-Choice Coalition Editor's Note: The following presentation was made by Ms. Katzman during a Jon. 22 press conference. The right to choose abortion is a matter of private choice guaranteed by the Constitution. This is the U.S. Supreme Court landmark decision Roe vs. Wade which decriminalized abortion on Jan. 22, 1973. In, June 1983, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that choosing abortion is a constutionally protected civil right. Now on the 12th anniversary of that decision we look back on all that went before. We look back to the days when women sought abortion in desperation, unprotected by the law. To the days when women suffered injury and even death at the hands of unskilled practitioners. Today Roe vs. Wade stands as a monument to the Constitutional principles. However, this constitutional right is being threatened by anti-choice groups through bombings, threats, vandalism, harassment of doctors, staff and patients and invasion of family planning clinics. This despite a statute malting it a federal crime to conspire to injure, oppress, threaten or intimidate a citizen exercising his or her civil rights. We appreciate President Reagan's condemnation of the terrorism but wonder why it took so long. We also applaud his statement that he will commit "all government re-1 sources" to ending the violence, but wonder why he will not use the F.-B.L, instead delegating the task to the Treasury Departments Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearm's, the same bureau he attempted to defund last year. The F.B.I, will not take over the investigation because William
PagtS
King's dream comes true Television news revealed that the Israeli government had airlifted thousands of starving black Jews from the Sudan and Ethiopia to a new home in the holy land. I sat dumbfounded. My logical, well-educated mind would not allow me to believe it was true. My knowledge of history, my understanding of Western culture, the recognition of powerful racism that still pervades our lives, both political and social, told me that this act of compassion and concern could not be occurring. That a nation of white men should care enough about the survival of starving blacks, to literally "take them home with them," took several moments for me to grasp. For an instant, my mind flashed to the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, and I could hear Martin Luther King, Jr. telling us about his dream. I wanted to scream, "Martin, it's happened. Let me tell you what the Israelis have done." The Israelis have demonstrated to the world that there is brotherhood of man and that it is not bound to race. So many talk of love, but Israel has acted. It is relatively easy for the wealthy to send their money to feed the hungry of Africa for a few weeks. For Israel, that is not enough. Israel has seen through the immediate problem to its cause and has taken action to break the cycle of starvation by transporting these thousands into a new land where they can build new lives and become self-sufficient. That, in itself, would have been remarkable, but Israel has done more. Israel has taken the Falashas and brought them into their homes. As no other group of people have ever done, the people of • Israel have demonstrated that we are our brothers' keepers and that kinship transcends race. A tiny nation of approximately three million people has shown the world clearly that we can live by our loftiest ideals. As we recall the contribution of Martin Luther King, Jr. on the anniversary of his birth, I am proud to say "Martin, look how well your dream works." — Marvin S. Arrington Marvin S. Arrington is president of the Atlanta City Council. This article, which originally appeared in the Jan. 20 Atlanta Journal and Constitution, is reprinted with permission.
Webster, the director, does not consider it terrorism although the F.B.I, definition of terrorism is "the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives." The anti-choice minority have grown increasingly more militant due to their inability to get any anti-abortion legislation enacted and have lost in the courts as well. Consequently, they have started circumventing the law with terrorism and obstructing the civil rights of women. Many of the leaders of this movement have condemned these violent and lawless acts, but they have quickly qualified that condemnation by adding that they "understand" the reason for such actions. There is no middle ground.One either condemns violent acts, or one condones them. Today we are commemorating the 12th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision. Ironically, it seems that this Constitutionally-protected right to a safe and legal medical procedure has become more difficult to exercise as the years have gone by. I am talking now not only of the acts and threats of violence, but of politics and bureaucracy as well — such things as the elimination of Medicaid funding for abortions, and the repeated attempts on the federal and state levels to circumvent this clear-cut Supreme Court decision. This is a nation founded in diversity, and in the right of each person to find his or her own answers to complex moral questions. There is no absolute answer to the issue of abortion. Neither theologians nor physicians can say with fi- . ' nality when a fetus becomes a person, or how to find that (continued on page 7)
Pag«t
FMvuaryl, 19S5
Beth Israel SERVICES: Friday: Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat 5:3Q p.m. Late Friday Night Services 8:15 p.m. The Oneg Shabbat reception will be sponsored by Sisterhood. Saturday: Morning Service 8:45 a.m. A Kiddush follows the services in the eocial hall. Goldstein Awards The semi-annual presentation of the Goldstein Awards will take place at Shabbat morning services, Feb. 2 Goldstein awards are presented to students for attendance at Friday night or Saturday morning Shabbat services. Class with the rabbi 4:45 p.m. Mincha 5:30 p.m. Mincha will be followed by Shalosh S'udot, Ma-ariv and Havdalah. Sunday: Morning Minyanaire service a.m. Breakfast and "Exploring Jewish Ideas" with the rabbi follows the service. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. SHABBATON FOR ADULTS A Shabbat Weekend Retreat is planned by Beth Israel for all interested adults for the weekend of Feb. 8. It will be held at the Boy's Town Conference Center from Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. through Saturday evening at 7 p.m. The Shabbat retreat will be a unique weekend experience of worship, study, and discussion, in an atmosphere of warm fellowship, Contact Cantor Fettman for a detailed schedule of activities of the weekend. BARTON'S PASSOVER CANDY Beth Israel Sisterhood is the only source for Barton's Passover Candy. Treat yourself to a box or buy one to take as a gift at Passover time. Deadline for orders is Feb. 2 5 . For information call: Bernice Cohen — 5583423; Beverly Franklin — 334-7365; Sally Ricks — 556-9578.
Colonialism comes home to roost
Sabbath Cand!s!;ghting for Friday, February 1, 5:22 p.m. SERVICES: Friday: 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Paul Drazen, Cantor Emil Berkovits and the Beth El Choir will conduct the cervices. An Oneg Shabbat will follow services. Saturday: Services 9:30 a.m. Members of Sistershood will participate in the services and will host the Kiddush. Mincha-Ma'ariv 5:15 p.m. Sunday: Services at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. LUNCH AND LEARN The Lunch and Learn series with the rabbi will continue on Feb. 7, noon at the Conant Hotel! MEN'S CLUB Men's Club will sponsor a breakfast on Jan. Feb. 3, following services. Rabbi Drazen will continue his series of "Basics of Conservative Judaism." "SECOND SHABBAT" Beth El Mishpacha and Sisterhopd will sponsor a family Shabbat dinner on Feb. 8, following services at 6 p.m.
SERVICES: Fridey: Rubbi Sidney H. Brooks, Rabbi Stephen F. Barack and Cantor Harold I. Firestone will officiate. Rabbi Brooks will Bpeal: on "My changes of heart and mind — IV — Reform Judaism." The Oneg Shabbat following the service will be sponsored by Temple Israel Sisterhood. Saturday: Morning Service 11 a.m. RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Saturday, Feb. 2 — 9 a.m.; Sunday, Feb. 3—10 a.m. HEBREW SCHOOL Daled, Monday, Feb. 4 — 4 and 5 p.m. Bet, Tuesday, Feb. 5 — 4 and 5 p.m. Gimmel, Wednesday, Feb. 6 — 4 p.m. Aleph, Thursday, Feb. 7 — 4 and 5 p.m. CONFIRMATION Wednesday, Feb. 6,6 p.m. RABBI'S CLASS Coffee with the Rabbi "A New Look at Torah" — Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m., with Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks. BARMITZVAH Daniel Stephen Simon, son of Kathryn and Stephen Simon, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah during ' Shabbat Services Friday Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb. 9.
SEDER TU BISHEVAT United Talmud of Omaha will have a Seder Tu Bishevat on Feb. 10, 5:30 p.m. at SERVICES: Beth Israel Synagogue. Stu- Saturday: 8:45 a.m. dents in the fifth grade will Sunday: 8 a.m. participate in the Seder. Reservations may by made by calling the UTTO office, 556-3770.
—» j -^
'iFri«I;.y: 8 p.m. Saturday: Prophets study group 10 a.m. a Friday: 8 p.m. Saturday: Services 9 a.m. Jr. Congregation 10 a.m. M i n y a n s : Monday and Thursday mornings at 7:15 a.m.
EFKSO DCFGGG SERVICES: First and third Friday of the month: 7:30 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service and everyone is welcome. Attorney Michael Wargo, staff counsel to the Society of Separationists headed by Madelyn Murray O'Hair, will speak Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. on "Prayer in the Public Schools." '
SERVICES: Friday: 7 p.m. Daily and Saturday: The residents and staff of the Rose Blumkin Home invite the families, volunteers and friends of the residents to attend services in the Singles retreat Herbert Goldsten SynA M I T Women of Chiagogue. Kiddush following cago, Tikvah Chapter, will services on Shabbat. hold a "Winter Singles Re-
ToraBi off CmaBsa
SERVICES: Rabbi Leland Lifschiz conducts services in the Capehart Chapel every Friday at 8 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service.
Margie (Mrs Seth) Levy Grease and Flour two 9x5 loaf pans or six small loaf pans. Mix together: 3 CL'po flour, 1 fa tcp. vcnllla, 1-1/8 cups oil, IVi cupo mll!i, 3 cggo, 2 tol. poppy ccctls, Vh tcp oolt, y/i top. olmond flavoring, IVitsp. buttor flavoring, 2 Vt cupi ougsr, end 1 Vj tap. baking powdsr. Pour into pans. Bate at 350° for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Moke glaze: mix Vt cup orenrp Julco, Vi tcp. ucniila, 'A tcp.. butter flavoring, 34 cups sugar, end Vj tap. cimortdflavoring.Remove pans from oven, cool 5 minutes. Pour glaze over breads. Let set about ten minutes. Remove from pans. (Freezes vory well.)
SUPERRUATOETS
The Seder Tu Bishevat will be held at Beth Israel Synagogue on Sunday evening Feb. 10, 5:30 p.m. The Seder is led by students in grade five, under the direction of teachers Margo Rjekes, Walter Feidman and Cantor Emil Berkovits. The Seder Tu Bishevat is modeled after that of Passover and includes English readings, songs, ibrakhot, original poems and stories, all related to the theme of nature, ecology, trees. During the course of the Seder participants will sample an assortment of of fruit,
ParashfttB'Shalah By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke A midraishic con merit to which I have refer ed once before is closely re evant to a burninr; problen of our day. As I write this - several weeks before it ap >ears in print — protests ar; the order of the day be ore the South African embassy in Washington. The p irpose is to effect a tougher f blicy toward South Africa' by our government. Bishop Tutu issued a blistering attack on our policy, and President ReaWn responded that our policy is meaningful and effective. But later he issued a statement oaying that words are not enough, etc., et^i. The issue, of course, is apartheid, which holda the large majority of South African blacks down'l under the rule of a minority of Caucasians of European origin. I It is instructive, but not exactly relevant to the South African situation, that other regimes iri Africa are similarly brutal! under black dictatorial rule. The midrashic comment had it that the Lord did not lead Israel by the normal route from Egypt to Canaan-Israel, not only* as the Bible has it, that thejfleeing slaves might encounter war, and they were ill-prepared for self- defense. There was another reason to undertake the long, difficult, circuitous route through the wilderness, involving a whoje generation in crossing the wilderness and living in it
nuts, wine and will have a dairy supper. Cost is $4.50 per adult and $2 for students. Reservations area must, since the specialized food will be ordered those who make reservations, which may be phoned in to the school office (556-3770) by noon, Feb. 3. Payment may be made at the door. Students involved in the program include: Andrew Altman, Marni Berger, Shawn Bohbot, Mark Brookstein, Mark Cohen, Joshua Cooper, Barry Davies, Andrew Epstein, Andrea Friedlander, Holly Friedman, Rebecca Goldstein, Andrea Goodman, Lisa Goodman, Robyn Kooper, Joy Mann, Phillip Mulnick, Lesley Piotkin, Alaesha Rafsky, Elana Rod, Jonathan Sheldon, Jennifer Silver, David Stern, and J.W. Teichman.
treat," Friday, March 1 — Sunday, March 3, at the Wildwood Lodge Resort in Spring Green, Wi. The retreat, designed for Jewish singles, ages 121-35, will provide social, recreational and educational activities in a traditiona Jew-
before entering the Promised Land. The additional reason, as the Midrash puts it, was this: The time-gnp of a generation or so was necessary, in order for the Hebrew slaves to ehed the mind-set of slavery End learn the responsibilities of freedom. They had to learn how to enjoy the mitzvot of independent life, and to undertake them. If t'his insight is correct, and I think it is, the sins of European colonial masters in Africa were and are not only in their reluctance to give up control, but in their reluctance to help the populace learn self-government. L e a r n i n g self-government means learning in g e n e r a l . If t h e " W h i t e ' Man's Burden" had been meant honestly, an enlightened colonial policy would have meant a vigorous-program of education, to bring the Renaissance and the scientific and industrial revolutions to Africa — as well as missionaries. A c o n c o m i t a n t would have been an earnest effort to develop pride in native African cultures and languages. , The exploiting European nations would have been aghast at such programs. Are we our brothers' keepers? And who says that they are our brothers? , Some states in the USA were just as guilty. African blacks were imported here in chains to do white men's work. And in some states it was illegal even to teach them to read and write English; and their ties to their own languages and culture were consciously severed. These historic sins have had their result. An ineluctable law of history decrees that they must be paid for, if not by the sinners, then by their children and grandchildren.
c
We (nviveuou to see Our Favorite Things Unique fiancCcreatecC •afts ancfcoCCectibies iCtfi a countruflwor. co-op oj- (ocaCartisans. Boardwalk Shopping Center 1271 South 120th Street' Omaha
Place Your Order For Decorated Gakes and Cookies for Valentine's Day All of pur baked goods are certified Kosher. Mom. 7-noon; Tues.-Sat. 7^-5; Sun, 7-2 Undor Iho supervision of Iho Vnad Hakashrul of Omaha
J
ish atmosphere. For reservations aiid hv Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon formation call: Mark Tan- Schwartz of Belmont, Calif, nenbaum at (312) 973; 6925. announce the Jan. 12 birth of a son, Kenneth Ian. Mrs. Schwartz is the forFull Time Babysitmer Susan Chapman of ter/Housekeeper Omaha. Grandparents are position available. Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Schwartz of Dallas, Texas, Please call 292and Mr. and Mrs. David 5912. Chapman of Orraha.
15% upon proDonlallon of This Coupon
(at the same location for 16 years)
.12100 W©s« Center Road. 333-0333 (Bol Air Plaza — Wast Bldg., Uppor Lovol) ONE COUPOl PER complolo BOI of oyotvoar
15%
COUPON
1.1865
Higher charge By Rev a Oruch On Jan. 13, my sister Fanny Manvitz and mytelf were honored as Volunteers of the Year Recipients. We would like to thank the committee for selecting us. Fanny has been in the YES group for 20 years, and I have been a member for five years. We thoroughly enjoy being volunteers and were very happy to turn in $1,000 for a tablecloth we embroidered. Sheldon Filger of the Anti-Defamation League spoke to our Discussion Group on Jan. 14. We all enjoyed the talk very much. Thanks to Sally Venger and Meyer Green for taking over for Anne Katzman. Morrie Epstein introduced Phyllis
Morton Theatre sets productions The Rudyard Norton Theatre will present "The Women" by Clare Bopthe Luce on weekends starting J a n . 25 and running through Feb. 10. Auditions have been scheduled at 7 p.m., Jan. 27 and 28,- for the next production, William Shakespeare's T h e M e r r y Wiveo of Windsor. The cast calls for six women and 15-20 men, ages 20-60. . • •
Dunn who was the program for the afternoon. She played the dulzimer and cang many songs. On Jan. 17, the Bingo Room was filled to capacity. So many of our cbniors are really enjoying bingo • and carda. The bingo assistants are Al Pitalis, Ruth Davis, Manny Macltoy, Ina Levich and Meyer Zuker. They do a terrific job. Dr. Milton Margolin presented a program of Jewish Humor. It was most entertaining. Lucy prepared a delicious lunch. January 21 was a treat for everyone. We were entertained by two performers of the opera "Falstaff". Their singing was outstanding and was really enjoyed by our seniors. Morrie Epstein has done such a terrific job bringing us such wonderful programs. A very good chicken lunch was served by our volunteers. Rabbi Jonathan Rosenbaumw BB our guest speaker on Jan. 24. He spoke about Rabbi Grodinsky who planted a seed in Omaha and how well known he was in the United States and Europe. In 1903 he began to write articles and there were 30 volumes of scholarly writing. Our seniors were so interested with this program.
(continued from page 5) balance between potential life and the lives of those already living. Only the woman involved in the decision know what answer best applies to her situation. And that is the essence of Roe vs. Wade. Not to advocate abortion, but to keep the clumsy and unfeeling political mechanism out of that decision, to trust iri the innate good judgment of human beings. Whether you personally approve of abortion or not, the fact is that the right to choose abortion is a constitutionally protected one, and has been since 1973. If you believe this a nation governed by law, and not by intimidation, you must demand that appropriate and sufficient actions be taken to stop this climate of violence and terrorism that threatens America. The Pro-Choice Coalition is comprised of the following organizations: Religious Coalition for Abortion Rights, National Council of Jewish Women, National Organization for Women, Planned Parenthood of Omaha-Council Bluffs, Nebraska Civil Liberties Union, Nebraska Women's Political Caucus, UNO Women's Resource Center, Nebraska Commission on Status and Role of Women in United Methodist Church.
The Bureau for the Aging has announced that transportation costs for medical appointments will be increaued effective, Feb. 1. According to the annouiiceinent, older adults needing traictance getting to end from medical appointments will be charged $1.50 per one-way trip in the van. The previous charge was 25 cents, en amount described EB "unrealistic".
Thia group of smiling campers wso at Bother K. Newman Camp during the Bummer of 1973. If you can identify any of them, please contact the Nebraska JewiBh Historical Society at 333 South 132ad Street, Omaha, NE 68154.
Leonard Levin, Concertmaster of the Omaha Symphony, will give a violin recital on Feb. 3, 2 p.m., in the Witherspoon Concert Hall of Joslyn Art Museum. The program will consist of works by Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and SaintSaens. Tickets are $7. For information call Omaha Symphony, 342-3560.
HAIFA, ISRAEL - An interdisciplinary team — including a physician and a mathematician — from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology has developed a new surgical technique for the treatment of LeggPerthes disease, a hip joint ailment afflicting one out of every 1,000 children between the ages of 5 and 8 years old and which can cause permanent disability. The disease results in an abnormality of the "ball and socket" joint of the hip and occurs when the ball of the hip bone — or femoral head — fits imperfectly with the socket of the pelvis. Previous surgical procedure for Legg-Perthes disease involved cutting away wedges of bone in order to properly realign the femoral head within the socket joint. In use for more than 20 years, this bone-wedge procedure is difficult and often inaccurate. Additionally, the surgery corrects the an-
gle of the femoral, head in only two planes which will not always adequately recenter it. The new surgical technique devised by Dr. David Mendes and Dr. Moshe Roffman of the Technion's Faculty of Medicine, and Professor Yehuda Charit, a descriptive geometrist, involves correcting the orientation of the femoral head with a single oblique incision to the hipbone. A computer is used to generate a geometric analysis of thepatient'o hip joint structure and to calculate
the single angle of incision about which the deformed femoral head can be rotated to achieve maximum realignment in not two, but three planes — frontal, sagital and transverse. This single-cut surgical procedure greatly enhances the ease and success of the operation. The procedure has already proved a success in more than ten cases and the Technion scientists are now working on perfecting their analytical tools and the special instruments needed for this surgical procedure.
Playing with Mr. Levin will be pianist Vera Breheda.
Art lessons Don L. Elgin of 9678 Berry Plaza has announced plans to offer classes in the fine and graphic arts. A graduate of UNO and UNL with fine arts degrees, Mr. Elgin had a one man show in the Omaha Civic Center, and previously had won second place in graphic illustration at an Iowa State Fair. For information, call 3313258.
All of the services you'd expect from a travel agency... and a few you wouldn't
TRAVEL FAME 8721 Shamrock Road Countryside Village
397-6900 ALL MAKES and MODELS COMMERCIAL & INDIVIDUAL LEASES AVAILABLE
Orvel Milder - Nadine Hale Fanny Jones
1623 Famam, Suite 200 American Charter Center
346-6900 Geri Schuele
544 North Main Street Fremont
Olds/Honda
7801 Dodge St. Omaha, Nebr. 68114 Tel. 402-393-7801
(Toll Free)
359-2757
16) to i-fiil Syftfe/iW ifi) tilfii i& 7? |jHil!
Pagrt
NOW OPEN NOW OPEN! Ctvsron B. Beran Robert F. Jensen
A. Dan Gordman
David J. Kats
E. Robert Nowman
Philip Conn
Haroid Cooperman
Andrew C. Nelsen
P. Dale Beggs
5015 Dodge •558-9119. Monday - Scrturday 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sunday-12-7 P.M.
144lh & Center
214 N. 114th
8523 N. 30ih
5624 Anrss
NATIONAL BANK
108th & Map!a
112 N. 10ih
0728 Pacific
8418 Parts Dr.
13919 S. Piaza
7303 B!ondo
2619 N. 90th
5213 Leavemvorlh
10910 Q St.
10803 Prdriebrook Rd.
23rd & Capehart Rd.
2301 Uncoin Rd.-Bdlsvup
5332 S. 138 East End Millard Plaza 895-5160 Cecil ciiposnw losuied to 8100.000
Full Service Bank
We'd love to warm you up with spectacular warm-ups for men and women
1338 So. 119th
334-2222 JCAC Mamaluthan Socloly Meeting 2 .
p . m .
.
• • •
••
CDYO Leadership Training Institute
• FINE CHINA • GLASSWAI1E • CRYSTAL • SILVER • BOWIS • FLATWARE • CHAFING DISHES • UNENS • PUNCH BOWLS • CANDEUOfiAS » CHAMPAGNE FOUNTAINS \ COFFEE 4 TEA SEIIVERS
• TABLES. ROUI.D AND OBLONG • CHAIRS PORTABLE BARS CANOPIES • SKIRTINGS GARDEN FURNITURE DANCE noons
O
• • • •
DELIVERY AVAILABLE
11226 WRIGHT 114th & CENTER STS.
SEIWBCE
CFA.&xcative Committee Mooting 1
s~^s—'I
pjn.!
" •-• -. '•'•.
':•':•
'"
...
Men's C!::S Mtetlna,Tempts. Israel 10
Y.E.S. 10 a.m. College ol Jes'l:b Learning 10:30 a.m. College ol Jstvisrt Learning 7:30 p.m. Conversation Spanish 7 p.ra. Intormadioto Bridge 7 p.m.
Algebra 11:39 a.m. . Old Timsis t o a.m. Ph 7 French Ccr,S!Cf8E!;:n 7 p.m.: Gerontology 7:05 p.m. Camping Sesvicat Comr>S!tc3 Cooling 7 p.m.
; .-.•••
"'
,/•'
• "-. '•'
UTTO, FECCitf.raooiS.13 0:15 p j n . Bcqlnncia EifJao 7 p.n!. Beth Isrsst Eljteifcssi! Rspular r.Jcstlng 12:30 p.m.
..Q-D 'Miller Film festival 2:30 p.m. JCC ToonSnEVJbcJI,'So®o!l Gamst 1 JCAS "Jsulsft Education' In a chaanlno t i i i i v " 7:33 p.m. Spoc!:cr,'Br. Naomi Chosn;-lesoptfon / ".-.•/ UTTO K r c r . ! t7ort8hop/1S:15 a.m. Beth E l
>.'"••'••:
. •
. • ' • • '
•
ftmlt HaUfwsfi. Dinner mcotlna. Beth laraolGp.m. • •..•.•• Opom/Omatia, Verdi's Fsittafl
FAST • COURTEOUS • SAFE
ORT Meeting 9 3 0 a rp. Y.E.S. 10 a . m . ' College of Js«!;ii Ucrr.lno 10 30 a.m. Collage ol Jjjvlsh L r r i r ' i g 7.3D p.m. ConverssUan:! C . " - , . h / r . m . Small DKI.'.JK re*, .T t U p m. Intermediate Cdil^i 7 p m
Algebra 11.39 a m Old Tlmsn 1 1 1 r Photoaraphj* 1, French Cent Jon 7 p m Gorontoiop, .•• ™ ' n Bsglnncr t .. ! JCC Been) o l U.rLCfci. tag 7:30 p.m. Both Israel I ' •""""' d Meotlng 9:30 a m Temple Israel SU.r>.cod Doatd Meeting 9:30 a.m.
Y.E.S. 10 a.m. Career Slrofcglfls 8 ^ 5 a.m. JCAC C o l i c s orj:r;!:h Learning 7:30 (fla., .' • -- . Convsre:t!:.i:l Spcr!:h 7 p.n. JCAC Erccrjss&~,,:Stta» r,:::"nj 7 p.m. JCAC Ccunsll f.lc:«ajj 7:15 p.m. ' Intermedia:? Bridget 7 p.nt.
Alacbra 11: Old T l r a : » 13 £!•&!. Phclccic;:,; 7 p.m. . French C C ; . ^ - S C : ! C T 7 p.m. Goronto!:"/ 7.D5p.:,i. Donlnnoisi.L'ao 7 pm. UTTO Becrfl r.1oc;"2,7:30 p.m., Ooth El
Ccrccr Slrcloc'33 0:45-a.m. Y.E.S. 10 a.m. • • Converaotlcn:l Cpsnith 7 p.m. Jewish Fair,:!y.Sorv!cc3 tx;i V.t 7:33 p.m. tQmsdlDto Orldpo 7 p.m.
li:tta 11:C3 a.m. C:'r::a for f.z'r-3 Hectlnj, tioon C"A class. Tl::r.::r D""--= for ctillu'ron FiiOionfapt.y 7 p.m., French r-?.rr;ailon 7 p.m. Ocrcr'-::;y7:05 p.m. C:r!" :ra Driitao / p.m. Fc.:«;l.:.i C.crd HoclLy 7:00 p.n.
RADIO DKSfiATCKZD Spselclly Ctplppai Van Ssrvico
24 Mr. Service
Accepting Medicare
Slstsrtiood Friendship Tea, Tompfi Israel, 2 p j n . Supor Sunday, Pacesetter, 9 a.rn.-3 p.m.
Chartered Air Ambulance Service Serving Hospital off your cfooleo
"Where camera bugs have a habit of developing"
Janousek Florist Inc. 'Flowen Whisper What Words Can Neivr Say" 4901 CHARLES STREET . O M A H A , NEBRASKA68132 PHONE:-556-5652
m Regency West 1-flpO end PccTflc SL, Omaha
AREA WIDE DELIVERY
Toll Free 800-220-0414, Nsbnaska 800-642-8044,
Countryside Village
1510 Capitol
Omaha (402) 307-C000
87th & Pacific
345-2550
Charter Kouoo RosiQurant • Jolly Jacii'o Pub
397-8863
Ownod orid operated by tho JscSt Moritz Family
<•£
P.0.9
F»toru»iy 1,1963
7
For Your Floral Needs Remember Discover the benefits of
CHIROPRACTIC
? SBa
£ CouvetJcei Locc-tEoco
Open Sundayel visa a r*s.
I
G
I
N
A
L
For appointment call
•isiltictiva FJoweifo Fcsr All Occaclosts
n
R
Dr. G. E.
*132nd Center 'OOih Fort *B4th Giles 5S2-7517 333-1020 ' 571-2ES5 *84(h Frederick *24tii Vinton 341-S493 301-CESS
° Weddings ® Parties
O
Serving the Omaba area for over 40 years.
320 No. 115th St.
o Hospitals e Funcrcts
331 North U4ih Street Phone: 333-0500
Diplomate, American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists
City-Wide Delivery Service
PEACE OF MIND . . . THINK WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOUR VACATION.
Intcr-Cen!:1-' Dslti a V Kadlmsh Klnl - £'• •''ton BBYO Uadorthla \,J :r.j Institute
3d V
Li,:! :tn,
Woirca's tjrzfr" 7 33pm ldc':!) T r r'.1 i 5 (UTTO) BBYO le-
Make it easy to leave your home and pets. Just remember . . When making your plans to travel,
CALL US.
493-5525 j 7-9 p ra c-nsrl Income 7-9 p.m. C'tt J , , i Studies iitess' re, f.'oon, -n's !
F^ ^
D ilil cto i i l l •) ord-J
Algebra 11:33 a.m. B'nal B'rith IVoincn Gsart! [.looting 12:30 p.m. Mens £ V/omsns HWA Club Commllles r.'ccllnn 7 p.m. Rally (or Opsratl ) t.'jsos 7:30 p.m. flovlca Drlcja 7 r M . Wclk-ln Drop-In, L^;:i El, 10 a m.
Music Cc.sct, Klozr i id B p.m. Beth Israel / . . I f i Daniel Slma.i — izi f »wh • Templa Israel
Both lirtel Ajult Shi'stoton
1 FREE VISIT $15 VALUE
7
Der ilzfti i
IVprbshop 4 p.m. -rtSjip 7 p.rr?. • r:!lroE:_s! (3S£.VJ 7 p.m.
iish'Stumcs 7 p.m. Sat 1'riS :•:••• .-, •or-3'j: ttason't BC'l-3- c-rd Hsollna 9:S3 air* otC! 1 ;n:.-n!cslc^3 7:30, p.m. Colh » ! : • • . • •
f.!r:ira 11:30 a.m. NCJW C::rd Mooting 9:15 a.m. FrancS (or Trft'Blsi* 7 p.m. Novice Bridge 7 p.m. Walk-In, Drop-in, [lath El 10 a.m.
Beth Isrsssl s::iorhgad, Annual Know Thy Neighbor Sebbath 0:15 p.m. ConarerjatlancI Dlnnor, Tompla Isrool 6 p.m. , Opera/Omaha, Venire Falstall
Miller Film fritival 7:39 p.m. 3rd Orado Consociation at C:lh £1 Pioneer Women, Social Culture) 8 pm.
the total cleaning service
;!30i ftailing 7:SD |i.m.
fool
j , Verdi's Falstall
Coll for a Free Estimate
RocldonSiQl/Commorclal rtormonco i/Oriic^np 4 p m V 'ID 7 p m
r I'roman! I— 3 7 p n i' ~045p T i . oolcfJ Jloh St ' - 3 , 7 5roarJbrc" "70, Noon,
Vi 1
- r:oul« I '-3 'j«3 Comml..; J r ", i j
Algebra 113D a m. Jowl:!) Tress Cormltteo Uficnoon, KG31 JCC EsccutlvB CO.TI^I O f1scll"|j 7.30 p.m. French lor TrCjCl:r» 7 pm l.'ovlco C i,'337 p m Wel!!-n/Pfcp-!n, C=!h EM0 a m O'ncl D(,..i \.*"?,zx rooular r,-,:silng 12-53 D I,)
Congrogatlsnal Ghabbal 6:15 p.m. Both Israel
ORT Dov/ljScn,Ranch Doul7:33nm. Havdalch Social lor 4th grada UTTO
f. WMi.sm Oasis Let i a put a compart Ossb cooter In your offlco, end liccp II cuppSsd with bottlsd wctar Mr only pennioa a day
fcllnj 7:00 p.m. V5ci:3ol of Jawlsh Siuiiss, 7 Sraadbroabors, Mocti, lalmson's srdJ sQular mooting, t.':on :ah.nj
•'ma.'
•WacSra )1:33 o.m. , • ' French (or Trev;lors 7 p.m. JCAC Cor.:!! n.ootlnn i-.a p.m. ' Thoatcr Ccmir.Illeo Meeting 7:30 p.m. Novlca L'rijga 7 p.m. lV:l':-ln/Drop-ln, Dci'i El, 10 a.m.
1419 SO SAODLECRrEttROAD OMAHA. KSBHASXA C31C3 TEIEFKO^; (<O2) 553-5116
L For all your travel needs
12021 W. CENTER ROAD OMAHA. NE
FREE TRAVEL SERVICE Phone 330-4313 ncy Fashion Court • 142 Regency Parkway
Groups & Individuals Tickets & Reservations Low-priced charter flights to Europe ](; 5008 Underwood
C ®!!)i|V
556*2558
397-3939
SERVING FRESH MADE DELI FOODS WE USE ONLY 100% PURE VEGETABLE OIL.
Pag* 10
tWMSfl rfMC
Fabrury 1.
Hi'iel offers summer programs in Israel On the heels of its most successful summer program in Israel, the B'hai B'rith Hillel Foundation is offering another btt of Lctuitir.rs this year. Co-sponsored by the United Jewish Appeal and developed with the support of several Israeli organizations, the 1985 program consists of a dozen three to seven week seminars. The programs are open to both undergraduate and graduate students in good standing and between the ages of 18 and 25. Each seminar has a single theme or focus. For example, the three-week tour, designed primarily for those who have never visited Israel, gives participants an integrated understanding of an exposure to the modern state. The creation and development of Israel are relived through site visits, tours, and meetings with key personalities. One of last year's participants, Adam Schlesinger of Columbia University, termed his participation as "without a doubt the best move of my entire life." The Jerusalem and Haifa-based four-week seminars are aimed at exposing students in a total sense to all expressions of a particular theme; pertinent people, places, movements, in-
stitutions, events and ideas will be explored as each theme is developed. One of the Htifa seminars focuL-sa on Arab-Jewish relations. Co-tpomiored by the Jewish Arab Center at the University of Haifa, the seminar introduces students to the richness of the cultural, religious and political world of Israel's Arab citizens. The conflict between Israel and the Arab states and the Palestinian issue also will be studied and participants will visit Arnb villages and meet with Arab residents and leaders. Similarly, each of the seven-week kibbutz programs places students in a setting where they may experience the totality of life in a cooperative community. In addition, there is a fully integrated cultural and social program, and in the instance of Hebrew Ulpan programs, participants are afforded the opportunity to learn modern Hebrew. Students may choose to participate in the Kibbutz Ulpan program on either a religious or secular basis. Scholarship aid is available. . For applications or additional information, contact Debra Polsky, Young Adult Director, Omaha Jewish Community Center, 3348200, Ext. 235.
Omaha JCC Blue-Stars host Inter-Center basketball weekend The Omaha JCC High School Blue-Star Basketball Team.will host an InterCenter Basketball Weekend on Saturday night, Feb. 2, and Sunday morning, Feb. 3. Teams from the Kansas City Jewish Community Center and Des Moines Jewish Community Center will be staying at the Center. The first game will start at 7:30 p.m., Saturday. All parents, friends, relatives and
Center members may attend and support the JCC BlueStars. Blue-Star members are: Bob Goldberg, Mark Connolly, Dan Rips, George Grieb; Dave Bartholet, Scott Kuhn, Mark McFadden, Josh Zweiback, Jeff Ernst, Dan Gordon, Jason Sherman, Jeff Roberts, Dan Dolan, Chris Arnold. Coach of the Blue-Stars is Mark Saferstein.
© 1@Q8
12C"Ji a Carter
345-3577
Dick Mueller (loft) and Jerry Graycon have the lead rolea in The Odd Couple by Neil Simon now plpying at the Fireiiouco Dinner Theatre
HADASSAH STUDY GROUP By Jules Katzman The Hadassah Study Group, led by Rabbi Myer S. Kripke, will meet on Feb. 6, at 9:30 a.m. at the Livingston Plaza. The topic will be "What About Women" and will include discussion regarding marriage, brotherin-law, contraception, abortion and divorce. The Hadassah Study Group is open to the public. Chairwomen are Susie Kaplan and Sally Appel. B'NAI B'RITH BREADBREAKERS Paul G. Cohen, chairman of the regional Advisory Board for B'nai B'rith Youth and Debra Polsky, director, will speak at B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers on Wednesday noon, Feb. 6. They will discuss the current status of the youth pro-
gram and plans for the future. Breadbreakers meets every Wednesday noon at the Howard Johnson's restaurant, located at South 72nd and Interstate 80. All members of B'nai B'rith together with anyone interested may attend. ORT FUNCTIONS An ORT board meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m., Feb. 4 in the Jewish Community Center, Room 6. Coffee and rolls will be served. RSVP to Marty Tichauer 895-3476. Reservations are still being accepted for ORT's social, evening Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. at the home of Cathy and Bill Chriatensen, 10327 Sunburst Lane. Call 4933514 for reservations. Rabbi Allan Gonsher will speak on "Parent-Child Relationships".
1984-85 Jewish Youth Council Basketball League Schedule 1. AZA #100 "A" 4. AZA #1 "B" 1 2. AZA #100 "B" 5. AZA #1 "B" 2. 3. AZA #1 "A" 6. C.W. "B" February 3 9:00 a.m. - 1 vs 6 10:00 a.m. - 5 vs 3 11:00 a.m. - 4 vs 2
33<!-5GG3 Preventable Deaths Lung cancer is largely a pre- been avoided if individuals ventable disease. It is estimated never took up smoking, accordthat 75 percent of the deaths ing to the American Cancer Sofrom lung cancer could have ciery. ,
A year &50, almost to the cLy, I v»rote in this tpj.ee "we are now on the 7th consecutive day of below zero temperatures". Well, thank God it hasn't been going on that long this year, but boy is it ever cold! Cold enough so I can't help but wonder why this part of the country hasn't simply emptied out altogether by now. You know what 1 mean .. . another exodus! Where h it written that it's a great honor to live where tlvs wind chill index can drop to CO below? Where it's an acknowledged miracle if the Water pipes don't freeze? Where the only sound heard when the key is turned in the ignition is a click, not a motor? Where the big excitement on a Saturday night is to look out the window and keep track of how low the outside thermometer is plunging? I will admit to feeling a little like shtarker when the relatives on the west coaat ask "how in the world do, you stand it? How do you drive on that stuff? Do you really go out every day, even if it's two above?" From some stupid little recess of the mind comes a feeling of pride in being able to answer "of course it's unbearable, but we bear it. What else? You get used to it after a while". The last is, of course, a lie. Who could get used to 15 below? A polar bear maybe, but not me. I hate it, I've always hated it and every year I hate it. more. So much for that macho garbagei Making the best of it? Now that's a different story. If you can't do anything about it, a little healthy complaining should be done, then bundle up and try to be a good sport. No matter if you've spent countless hours in preparation for an important meeting that's cancelled at the last minute (due to weather). Never mind the kids are under your feet whining "there's nothing to do" when school is dismissed (due to weather). Never mind you don't have any matzo meal on the shelf for the knadlach you promised (due to sloppy shopping habits). Never mind you just finished your book and have nothing "good" to read and the car won't start if you had the courage to go outside. Somehow, every year we do make the best of it, bellyaching all the way. Personally I think it's our God-given right to kvetch and carry on about winter weather . . . as long as we muddle through each day for the countdown until spring. And if we remember to notice how beautiful a fresh snowfall looks in the moonlight on a clear (though bitter) night, that also helps a little. I hope you're managing ok, and that you don't have a cold. Try to stay well and remember your reward will be just a couple of calendar pages away. You can do i t . . . after all, you've handled all those other winters, haven't you?
By Penny Endelman In appreciation for the outstanding work that its members provide, the National Council of Jewish Women salutes a different volunteer each month. This month we salute Dee Fox and Joie Simon for their dedication and enthusiasm as marketing chairmen for The Kitchen Connection. In addition to her work on the cookbook, Joie is a past vice-president of Council and past president of Temple Israel Sisterhood. She is currently membership vicepresident for the National Jewish Historical Society and a manicurist at the Rose Blumkin Home every Thursday. Joie is married to attorney, Ray Simon, and is the mother of two sons,. Mike and Jay. Dee has been an NCJW member since 1949. Other credits include Temple Israel Sisterhood Board for six years, Donor chairman,
Temple Book Sale treasurer, and Hadassah dues secretary. Dee is married to Philip and is the mother of four children, Sally, Marsha, Richard and Michael, and grandmother to Jacob. NCJW thanks both Joie and Dee for their many hours of service.
Ruth S. Feldman Ruth Spero Feldman, 52, who served as executive director of the 125,000 member Jewish women's service organization B'nai B'rith Women from March 1983 to January 1985, died of cancer Jan. 22 at her home in Buffalo, N.Y. . Mrs. Feldman lived in Washington, D.C. during her service to B'nai B'rith Women and had only recently returned to Buffalo. Survivors include her husband, Sy, three daughters, Ilene Gershberg, Karen Tomos and Janice Berger, and a grandchild, of Buffalo.
SWEET FOOD BUYS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY YOUPROaACLV DQNTHAVEONEt
Chances oro, your rusty skills
(A » (C)'rH9,@/, $/'/,
SAY IT WITH LOVE from Our Complete Card Case
. ' moana . CO1T can clean your drapery to look lite new and prolong its lite. II your drapery is cleanablo, COIT guarantees a perfect job...eron hems, perfect pleat folds, and no shrinkage. Service includes pick-up, lalie down and rehang. Phone COnforafreo estimate.
Ftsna fa Frcs EctScta
UHSORY BLOCK, ' not a looming block.. Lotus holp . "Bring it d l back."'
CLASSES FORMING MOW
, FOR JEWELRY.^ WATCH GCLOQK REPAIR
For April Exam ^ ^ EDUCATIONAL CENTER Tost Preparation Spodallsts Slnco193B ' For Information, PloasoCall:
34W595 The Center Mall 104 Applewood 42nd and Center
• • • •
Ring Sizing • Diamond Sotting Quartz Watches • Cuckoo Clock Chlmo & Slriko Clodis Gnmdfathor Clocks — Homo Service • AH work dono on prcmlS03
T I M E CECJVE03 120ft a W. Center R<t« Vfataood f bio
330-6677,
February 1, 1985
Jewish Press
Pag* 11
Book Review By Henry Stern Next meeting Feb. 5. I trust I vyill return for it cfter a visit to my son-in-law end family, Ben Laub, former director of the Slier Home, and eon, Joel, in L.A. the Cantor of Montebello, where I will tee my pals in old L.A. At the Jan. 22 Earlybuds, V.P. Gerald Demotion mentioned Harry Schulnmn's letters to our Congress people re deficits in our tux system, and waste ($7,000 for a coffee pot.) Norm Korney's subject was the "right to die in dignity." It was not a fashionable subject, but, at our age, a subject not to be ignored. Norm will speak to hospital groups on the subject. There are alternatives to being hooked up to life saving machines, but should doctors make the decision? Also, should there be a stigma attached to consider finances? The costs could break a family, financially. Of a certainty, create a living will, buy a burial plot, and decide what you want to do with your remaining days. At our age, face the facts. Sounds morbid? Get yourself a gun. The posse have theirs. To relieve suffering, in England, Heroin was declared legal. On the editorial page of today's World-Herald, Jan. 22, is an article by UPS syndicated writer, James J. Kilpatrick, re a Congressional proposal authorizing physicians to prescribe herein for patients "for relief 6f intractable pain due to terminal cancer." On a lighter side, suicides are illegal, and you will be prosecuted if you do it. To luncheon, where Mollie's beautiful gals served us so fast .and so efficiently. Motzi by the venerable Abe Gendler, Benschen' by the cantorial Voice of Harry Schulman. Gerry announced the presence of honorary life member, Rabbi Nadoff, and .Steve Rod, guest of Alfred Frank. We stood in memory of our brother, Eli Widman. Secretary Treasurer Dave .Dvorkin asked for assistance for ass't Federation official, Sandy Rosenblatt, for the Ethiopian "Operation Moses." Sunshine Committee Chairman Nate Ferer reported that Papa Langer is hospitalized, and that we welcome the good news that we have no one else, to the best of our knowledge, in sick bay. Welcome back to Julian Klein and Al Fleishman. In response to Gerald's request, Art Grossman gave
us a rundown on the Mitzvah box, his brainchild, and what followed, was something to he teen. We filled it up, with cash, and Morris Epstein V/RS Number Uno. Gerry r.silxd Art to introduce our guest speaker, and Art presented 17 pajjes of achievement for guest cpaaher, Dr. Jeffrey Paster. Dr. Paoser'a family was here, en inasoe, end mischpacha member, Charlie Guss, our humanitarian of the year, handed out brochures, entitled "Inside Health", and Dr. Paeser embellished on the information on the inside. He stressed the evils of tobacco, and advised us to take care of ourselves, and use common sense. He presented Blidea, and gave running commentary on preventive medicine. You are probably taking care of yourselves, or you wouldn't be reading this.
restriction on the national 1850 permitted the Swiss government and did not ap- cantons to discriminate ply to the states. It read — against American Jews. and was interpreted to mean When the United States — "Congress shall make no Senate ratified the treaty, , they amended the offending law. ,.) Borden briefly traces clauses. The Swiss rewrote tome of the attempts to al- the treaty, but kept the low i Jews to hold public of- same intent. The problem fice in the states. Although did not go awuy until 1874 many people have heard when the Swiss changed about Maryland Jew Bills of their constitution. Another controversy exthe 1820s, few may be aware that attempts to remove the amined by Borden was the ban on Jews holding public concept of American as a office in Maryland were de- Christian nation — with acfeated in 1802, 1804, 1819, tions favoring Christianity 1820, and 1823 before being accepted as part of the comsuccessfully passed in the mon law. Some convictions two sessions of 1824 (by a for blasphemy occurred. 26-25 vote) and 1825 (by a And of course the Sunday 45-32 vote). The struggles in blue laws were part of this other states were even tradition. (Borden notes an longer — North Carolina's 1892 Nebraska decision deconstitution wasn't changed claring that since we are "a until 1868, and a sectarian Christian people" the State Bill of Rights was not could enforce a ban on acadopted in New Hampshire tivities on Sunday — the until 1964 — with a vote to case involved baseball.) drop reference to ProtesThe title of the book retants being defeated there fers to several instances as late as 1918). when opponents of religious Borden also traces some freedom sought to protect other inconsistencies. A the state from "Jews, Turks, treaty with Switzerland in and Infidels."
By Marci Blatt and Debbie Fellman Ediar BBG #710 sent five of its members to Winter Regional Convention in Kansas City, Dec. 23-26. Attending were Amy Katzman, Barb Shkolnick, Debbie Snyder, Wendy Katzman and Jill Kohn.
Fish Prices Good Thru Feb. 1
Inspired by Convention, Ediar gave an ice-skating party with Weizmann on Jan. 12. After skating we went to Godfather's and then to the JCC. At the JCC Ediar held an overnight during which the chapter banner was made. The results were fantastic: not only does Ediar have the best banner in Cornbelt region, but we also strengthened friendships and became much closer. On Jan. 20 BBG held annual caucus. Ediar's new beau candidates are Brad Goldstrom, Rich Rosenblatt and David Spizman. New honorary beau is Eric Tatelman. Congratulations to all Ediar candidates and our honorary. Also, congratulations to MZ candidates. • Future events include Freshman Weekend, LTI and a program for the six folds. On Jan. 28th, 1916, Louis D. Brandeis was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. He was the court's first Jewish member.
o Office Supplies ° Unique Gifts ° Leather Goods Plus — Our NEW PACK'N SHIP PACKAGE SHIPPING SERVICE
7820 DODGE 399-1700
Mrs. Paul's
Crispy Perch Fillets 8oz.
HSIHI - Deliclouo - No Waste • Easy to Save Up To 4©%
COD off PEESCH 5 Ib box COD, PEKCH ©ir . TUE8BOT MH.QJF.M Ib $1.59 1© flb teiss $14.99 BEHEADED IPEKH Ib $1.59 1© Sbs. $14.99 TOMSK ("irVMMr Mam's Lobsteir")fib$1.99 80th Ei Dlondo, Omaha also 1402 Harlan, Bellevue and 2 stores in Council Bluffs
Slnco 1000
7820 DODGE ^300-1700
4801 DODGE 554-1000
Scriba Dr. Eric Ray, Torah scribe and internationally reeowned authority on Jewish art, will give a lecturedemoEiGtration on the writting, and construction of "Sifrei Torah," Torah scrolls, on Feb. 12 at the Jewish Community Center. The program is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. with a reception to follow. The lecturedemonstration is sponsored by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council and is open to the public free of charge. Make reservations with Ann Kibel Schwartz at the JCC, 334-8200.
EDIAR BBG #710
CONVENIENT
s
By Dr. Murray Frost The debate about the separation of the church and state is as dynamic and confusing ns it ever was. The situation is ever-changing and contradictory decisions abound. ' Jewe, Turks, said Infidels by Morton Borden (University of No. Carolina Press, 1084 — available in the Jewish Federation Library) traces the treatment of Jews in 18th and 19th century America. His brief book indicates inconsistency in this area is not new. While the First Amendment to the United States Constitution extended religious freedom to all, the various state constitutions did not. At the time of jtho American Revolution only New York's constitution did not prohibit Jews from holding public office. Between 1789 and 1792 four of the remaining 12 states changed their constitutions to conform to the U.S. Constitution1. (The reader must remember that the language of the Bill of Rights was a
Mrs. Paul's FBIED CLAMS 5 oz.
SALAD SHEIMP. Taste o Sea
5ozpkg. 9 9 *
POLLOCK FILLETS Taste b' Sea
Full Ib. pkg. 9 9 *
SMOKED CAI5P
Ib99*
Ready to eat 10 Ib box $9.40
lib 99* Heat & Serv 10 Ib box |$9.49
OCEAN PIKE Fillets • Lovely White Fish 10 lbs $9.49
Ib99*
P*g«12
JewtthPr*M
Ftbruwy 1,1085
Judge rules Jews By Naney Pearlman Volunteers Ehould watch for a newsletter coming soon in the mail. Cclia Blank will be keeping UK all informed about the programa, little insights, and good news about the LOVErs. It will be called "Love Notes" also, and we'll all be looking forward to it. Our active Bunch for Lunch went to the Pancake House and Kentucky Fried Chicken this month, thanks to Helen Shukert and Lee Jane Parsow. Several of the folks enjoyed the Peter Nero, Mel Torme concert Jan. 23 at the Orpheum. Accompanying them were Shane and David Kotok and Sol and Lee Jane Parsow. The Tuesday Musicale Group helped Jacob Rosenberg celebrate his birthday at the Bagel Bin. Going along were Sylvan Block, Ernie Priesman, Elizabeth Hart and Ida Pearlman. Joining them were Cheryle Kapsak, Shane Kotok, Judy Skinner and Dorothy Kaplan of the J.C.C. library was a.special guest who was also celebrating her birthday. The residents surprised Gussie Marcus, who also celebrated her birthday this month, with a party and cake provided by Joan Marcus, at tea time. Helen Rifkin will join the volunteer manicurists on Thursday mornings to help with a much appreciated service, but we could still use more volunteers judging by the waiting line of residents. Our Tuesday Songfest is always a treat for the folks, especially on the dreary
The Technological Institute of Northwestern University has awarded honors for the past quarter to Alan Maline, son of Ruth and Morris Maline. Alan'is a junior majoring in electrical engineering. Barbara Forbes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Forbes, now of Milwaukee, Wis., has taken over the position of president of the Panhellenic Council at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The council is the main governing body for the
winter days. Helping the folks with the singing are Adeline Nogg, Julie Siegelman, Rhoda Milder and Lee Jane Parsow, who help cover up the piano playing of yours truly. Some more beautiful'lap robes are coming in courtesy of Eve Roth and Sadye Newman. Not only do our residents enjoy the comfort of these robes, but we also hope to provide them for all Jewish residents in other Nursing Home3 for Hanukkah gifts from LOVE. Bingo and Pokeno are a big success thanks to Sidney Speigleman, Eve Roth, Rachael Bleicher and Lucille Brodkey. Ann Belmont and Doris Koom are busy working on a LOVE scrapbook, and a big bulletin board is being ordered for the outside of the volunteer office to keep everyone posted about the goings on. Thanks also to LOVE, a new fish tank will be coming to replace the old leaky one and once again the folks can enjoy fish-watching. Many of the residents who need to visit the doctor are being accompanied by Sis Turner and Sonya Temple. They provide a valuable ^ service and as always we are looking for more people to help with this type of volunteering. Please call Sharon if you can provide, escort service and ride along with the folks in the van. Call 330-4272. Cantor Firestone continues to thrill the residents with his songs, and many times finds the folks joining in along with them. Always a treat when he comes to visit.
By Paul Luajjren (Editor's Mote: Paul czi, a staff writer • at tli© Canadian Jewish Newt;, is covering the trial ©f El-act Zundel.) TORONTO (JTA) — A County Court judge in Toronto lies ruled that Jews and Freemasons cannot bo excluded from the jury in the trial of a publisher charged with spreading false information about the Holocaust and the existence of an international Jewish conspiracy. Ernst Zundel, 46, has been charged under a littleused section of Canada's Criminal Code with two counts of knowingly publishing false news that caused or was likely to cause damage to social or racial tolerance. If convicted, ho faces up to two years in jail. Two pamphlets form the basis of the charge. "Did Six Million Really Die?," published and distributed by Zundel to over 40 countries, including West Germany, alleges that "not a fraction" of six million Jews could have been exterminated. It also claims that the term "Final Solution" meant only the emigration of the Jews. The other pamphlet, "The West, War, and Islam," alleges there is a conspiracy 6f international Zionists, bankers, Freemasons and Communists who are "responsible for endangering world peace." In his ruling against a pre-trail motion by defense lawyer Doug Christie, Judge Hugh Locke said he saw no reason to "disenfranchise a substantial segment of our society from their rights and duties to sit on the jury."
He also refused to allow any question relating to the four national sororities on jury, candidates' views on UNO's campus, and is com- German stereotypes or the prised of delegates from extermination of Jews dureach of the four groups. ing World War II. Nor Miss Forbes, a senior majoring in biology, is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha where she has served as pledge class president, assistant treasurer, Panhellenic delegate in the capacity of vicepresident, and Greek Week Timothy S. Zweiback has representative and well as been named an investment holding many committee broker for Dain Bosworth chairmanships. Incorporated in Omaha, After graduation she joining manager Earl Madplans to attend a school of sen's staff at 9110. West Dodge Road. veterinary medicine.
J.F. BLOOM G COMPANY
would Locke permit jurors to be questioned about whether their relatives, friends or employers art Jews or FreemaBOiiB or whether they can keep open rninds about the existence of rjas chambers. Christie, a lawyer- from Victoria, Britich Columbia, received his licence to practice in the province of Ontario, where the trail is taking place, only too months ago. He previously represented Jim Keegstra, a former school teacher in Eckville, Alberta, at a preliminary hearing to decide whether Keegstra should be tried on charges of willfully promoting hatred against Jews in his classroom teachings. Keegstra will stand trial in April. Meanwhile, he has been fired from his teaching job and lost his bid for reelection as Mayor of Eckville. As the Zundel trial got underway in a heavily-policed courtroom, the 8-men 2-women jury heard Arnold Friedman, 56, a survivor of Birkenau, describe how flames and smoke spewed out of crematoria smokestacks after trucks and trains carrying prisoners were unloaded.
Residential • Commercial • New Construction
World assembly to convene the now almost forgotten fact that 1.5 million Jewish soldiers fought with the Allied Forces. National committees for the promotion of the Assembly were established in about 30 countries. In Chicago a Midwest Committee has been formed, headed by United States Senior Judge Abraham L. Marovitz and General William Levine. Other members of the committee include representatives of Holocaust survivors organizations, Jewish War Veterans, The Zionist Federation, The Chicago Board of Rabbis, The Jewish United Fund, The Consultate General of Israel and the Israel Government Tourist Office. Kopel Tours of Israel which is the official organizer of the World Assembly has nominated Kwik Travel (tel: 312/989-1100) as its representative for the Chicago area. Detailed information on the event is available through the Israel Government Tourist Office at 5 South Wabash, Chicago, 111. 60605.
• Eyo Waxing • Body Waxing . • Manicure, Etc. E3crc!3 Vcn C!oa8cn CtcpSeno Cfcl? Oc:=5i ^ t"J. E a ^ S O G2S3
307-3C3S)
2336 Keystone Dr.
JTo Randy land Bspicca 1263 SO 120 ST
NOW over 60 different flavors • Fresh Fudge • Fine Chocolates • Kosher Stock expanding • Fresh Roasted Nuts "Jelly Belly" Jelly Beans • Exciting Candy Gift Ideas for • Valentine's Day & Everyday Westwood Plaza. 120th & W. Center 333-4062
Jewish Cultural Arts Council's Children's Dinner Theater. Teaching the workshop will be Marty Skomal, JCC theater artist-in-residence, and Jeanne Gilinsky, a children's theater teacher with experience from Millard Public Schools and the Emmy Gifford Children's Theater. This project is made possible with the support of the Esther K. Newman Foundation and the Nebraska Arts Council. For further information, or to join the workshop, call Marty Skomal, JCC artistin-residence, at 334-8200.
FAfSDAILS
"The Professional Service People"
Clyde Miller 393-7117
Builders of Fino Memorials
The JCC Theater is beginning a new session of the {Children's Performance Workshop. This performing arts opportunity is open to all children ages eight to 12 years, and will meet on Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5:30 p.m., for 12 weeks. At the end of the session an original play, conceived by the workshop participants, will be presented in the JCC Theater. Now in its third session, the JCC Children's Performance Workshop recently presented the play "The Return of the Golem" last December as part of the
The Government of Israel "The elderly, mothers, has decided to convene in children, the young, those Israel the World Assembly not fit to work headed in to Commemorate 40 Years that direction," he said, After the Defeat of Nazi "but they did not come Germany. This internaback. The odor was the odor tional event under the paof burning flesh; the flames tronage of the Prime Minchanged color from yellow ister of Israel will take place to red. Sometimes the in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv flames would shoot up to 14 from May 5-9. feet above the smokesThe President of Israel tacks," he told a Btunned will serve as chairman of the and silent court. International Honorary Under cross-examination Presidium which will conby Christie, Friedman ad- sist of Heads of States, mitted that he did not oee Heads of Governments, people actually gassed or prominent personalities in cremated. He saw people the field of Science, Politics, going in the direction of the Strategies and high ranking crematoria arid never re- officers and commanders of the Allied Forces as well as turning, he said. members of the families of .Roosevelt, Truman, Churchill, de-Gaule and Stalin. The Assembly will be dedicated ot the spirit of Freedom and the victory of A cum laude graduate of justice over evil to the naPrinceton University in tions and their fighting men New Jersey, Zweiback most who so gallantly fought recently was involved in in- against the Nazi oppressor. vestment planning for Vi- The main theme will of tamin Industries, Inc. in course be the special signifOmaha. icance for the Jewish people with emphasis on the horrors of the Holocaust and
4431 N 20th 2701 N. 90lh 451-6000 393-6222 Omaha, Nebraska Over 100 years' experience with Jewish memorials and , Hebrew lettering
Children perform in tho December production of "Tho Return of the Golem."
(402) 553-3334
OMAHA. NE 68144 1-402-330-GB83 GIFTS ACCESSORIES FREE CANDY CLASSES CANDY . M O L D S SUPPLIES •
CHAIMSAVVS.fi'' SNOW GLOWERS ' Sales - Service - Parts TORO-LAWNBOY-BOLENS
MILLARD SMALL.ENGINE. • 4935 S. 138
_ 003-4122
SCOTT KOTZEN, LM.T. LiCENStd MASSAQE TliERApisi
•AR
HolisTi'c STUCHO
• • • •
Check our prescription prices -first 24 hour answering service Free blood pressure check Free Delivery
334-2345 13072 Arbor M-F 9-7; Sat 9-3; Sun 10-2
Ftbnmty 1,1M5
Pag* 13
Klezmer Band to perform at JCC Feb. 9
(continued from page 1) 1 Klezihorim, instead of non-Jewish musicians were often preferred at Christian festive occasions, too, because of their artistry, modesty and sobriety. Eventually governmental authorities impoiicd heavy taxes and restrictions on them. Nevertheless, klezmorim served noblemen and became part of military hands. Their instruments were the dulcimer Mid others taken from the cultural tradition: the violin, clerinet, flute, trumpet — any combination made up a typical klezmer band. The appellation klezmer was sometimes used in a derogatory manner. Even in Talmudic days, the term letz ("comedian," "merrymaker") was synonymous with musician. (Not to be confused, of course, with klutz, which is synonymous with nomc of us at the piano.) Leonard Bernstein's father, for example, is on record as having been appalled at the thought of his son becoming a klezmer. Bernstein's father recalled the klezmer in Russia as a humble, impoverished person, suffering humiliation, degradation and poverty. Not only did Leonard Bernstein turn out with none of "American", the klezmer tradition faded. New England Conservatory of Music that those attributes, but klezmorim are considThe Klezmer Conservatory Band has spurred his curiosity about his own musical ered to be the forerunners of numerous Jew- sparked a hot revival of this music and heritage. ish interpretative musicians (i.e., violinists "I figured there had to be some Jewish and pianists) and as having been important American folk music right along with it. in the development of European art music. Formed in Boston in 1980, this ensemble is equivalent to the blues arid to the tradirediscovering the treasures of klezmer while tional Greek music I was playing." By the 19th century klezmer music had at the same time introducing it to a whole Netsky contacted his great uncle, a denbecome a well-developed musical style, tak- new audience. The music is enjoying quite tist, long retired from music but still in posing its inspiration not only from the syn- a renaissance and not just among Jews session of an impressive collection of agogue, but from non-Jewish culture as well. either. klezmer 78s. "Something clicked when I In America, immigrant Jewish musicians Saxophonist and pianist Hanleus Netsky, heard those old records;" says -Netsky. adapted this music to the new rhythms and director of the band, grew up in East Mount How does he explain- the resurgence of new instruments they found, creating new Airy, Pa. only vaguely aware thaf several of interest in klezmer? Third generation Jews klezmer forms. Klezmer orchestras flour- his ancestors had played in Philadelphia take being American for granted. No one is ished, even until the 1940s, but then fueled klemzer orchestras in the 20s and 30s. It going to hold it against you for expressing by the immigrant Jews' desire to appear was his study of ethnic music at Boston's your ethnicity. A lot of us grew up searching ' (2
for identity Netsky point* out that just as people interested in crafts are rediscovering Jewish traditions like papercutting, some with a musical background ere into klezmer, though, he adds, "moat of the musicians playing klezmer don't seem to be particularly religious." Or necessarily Jewish. The clarinetist from the band, celled, "perhaps one of the best young klezmer musicians," is Don Byron, the, son of a black calypso musician from New York, and the cornetist is Ingrid Monsori whose Scandinavian origins are as apparent in her looks as in her name. Some of the most popular numbers are sung by vocalist Judy Bressler, whose Warsaw-born grandfather was a singer and actor in Yiddish theater. Her command of Yiddish is impressive and her voice has the quality and range of a classically-trained instrument with the flexibility of a pop star's. She sings with the conviction that this is important musical literature. And that is what unites all the members of the Klezmer Conservatory Band — their musicianship. Classically trained, often with a jazz background, each player is a soloist and a virtuoso. This music has been called, "silly and wise," like being inibriated with self-awareness. "We're not saying, 'This was Jewish music,' like someone can say, 'This was burlesque'," asserts Netsky. "People don't want a symbolic representation of what Jewish culture was; they want to experience it on a gut level." --»_.. ' He reminds us that when klezmer was lost is was because people thought of the American experience as a triumph over our past, our ghetto culture, our persecutions. Now we're free to go back . . . and look for the good things we left behind.'
Maurice Perlzweig dead NEW,YORK (JTA) Rabbi Maurice Perlzweig, a founder of the World Jewish Congress who served as the first; chairman of the British Section and who headed the WJC delegation in 1945 to . the founding conference of the United Nations in San Francisco, died here at the age of 89. Perlzweig was born in Poland in 1895 and was educated in England where he received acclaim for his oratorical skills and his athletic abilities as a worldclass runner at Cambridge. He was founder and chairman df the University Labor Federation of Great Britain and president of the World Union of Jewish Students. After receiving his ordination he officiated at the Liberal Synagogue in
London. Joining Nahum Goldmann and-Stephen Wise at the founding assembly of the WJC in Geneva in 1936, Perlzweig shortly thereafter was elected chairman of the British Section. During the critical war years, Perlzweig was appointed director of the WJC international affairs department in New York. In the post-war years he represented the WJC at the Economic and Social Council of the UN, drafting many documents submitted to the Commission on Human Rights. Notably, he served as a chief spokesman and negotiator at the UN on behalf of the rights of the North African Jewish communities during the turbulent period in the 195Q's.
CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING • orQCrHT-YOURSELF' Commercial Framing Sorvico Wo honor all coupons Specialists In Needlework and Shadowbox Framing
oPhotos oOils oWatercolors oor Meaningful Junk
Rattles. Formula. Diapers. Sleepers. Blankets. Wouldn't it be wonderful to save money on your baby's birth to buy the dozens of things you'U need when the baby comes home? With Bergan Mercy's Blanket Coverage . program, parents with maternity insurance coverage can save 50 to 100 percent. No matter what type of birth you're planning, as long as your insurance covers 80 percent, you . can talte advantage of the savings of Bergan Mercy's Blanket Coverage program.
And these reduced savings will be discounted off the same low prices Bergan Mercy has been offering for maternity care for the last two years. The cost does not include your physician's bill. Give us a call and we'll let you know just how much you can save with Bergan Mercy's Blanket Coverage program. If you think it would be wonderful to save 50 to 100 percent on your baby's birth, we've got you covered.
P. Ductiloy Moss, Doalor Signed & Numbered Graphics.
.1'0495 Frederick St.
Opon Mon. Ihru Sal.
For your free "Great legoming" pocket, call 398-6868.
114
Nfanwiy 1,1MS
JMMIPTM*
Dancers visit Sioux Qty By Estelle Rosenberg Life Hadassah Membership Chairman, Esther Misle announced its latest member to join, is Pern Kominsky, given to her by Mr. and Mrs. Simon Kominsky as a birthday yift. For ' birthdays, anniversaries and tributes, etc. call Mrs. Misle, 488-7110. Lincoln Chapter of Hadassah has something new for young women who might like to meet in the evening several times a year, Young Leadership Chairman Betty
MESQUITE CHARBROJLED
Mellen has an event to announce which has something to do with appetizers and dessert recipes and just, plain Hadassali enjoyment. The Hadassah Study Group will meet Feb. 4, 9:30 a.m. at the home of Esther RaeChesnin, 5320 So. 27th. The monthly Tifereth Israel Sisterhood meeting will be held Feb. 5, 12:15 p.m. in the Tifereth Israel Synagogue social hall. Nancy Coren, Program Chairman will present a speaker from
<fA,
Seafood • Steaks • Chicken • PIZZA • Mexican Food a Sandwiches Cocktail Lounge • Visa - M.C. - Amex Open 7 Days At 11:00 AM
"FOR INFORMATION CALL"
WIWFIELD'S RESTAURANT & 3346 N 108 St.
, The chance to learn from a ballet legend led a group "Tough Love" parents sup- of Jewish Community Cenport group. "Tough Love" is ter dance students to Sioux an organization.for parents City, Iowa, this month, actrying to deal with children cording to JCC dance direcwith problems. Luncheon tor Liz Doherty. Miss Doherty drove a Chairmen for the Feb. circle are Irene Gotsdiner and vanload of students to Sioux Reba Kuklin with their City Jen. 13 for master committee oBsisting. Mrs. classes with former New Ruth Burke president will York City Ballet star Edward Villella. be presiding. Mr. Villella boasts n diverse background. He was a The Hadassah Board welterweight boxing chammeeting will be held Feb. 12, pion in college. His dynamic 10 a.m. in the Tifereth Is- performances in the 1950s rael Lounge. through '70s helped build homa, a fast-rising dance ballet's popularity with the company based in OklaThe Tifereth Israel Con- general public (he was pro- homa City. gregation will meet Feb. 12, filed in Life magazine under That reputation made the 8 p.m. in the Synagogue the headline "Is this man pre-dawn departure and Lounge. America's greatest ath- long, chilly drive seem lete?") Today, he is artistic worthwhile to JCCers Deb Holly and Julie Grossbart director of Ballet Okla- Cohen, Jill Larson, Lena and Debbie Schreiber, members of the South Street Temple Youth Group attended the Winter Conclave held in Omaha. I5.il Daily Dinner Special $2 off
Key & •
miss.
Cantonese Cuisine LUNCH & DINNER
4C5-1030
We accept All Major Credit Cards, Also Checks SERVING YOUR FAVORITE COCKTAILS
TfiJCSOR. AEMZORA
-i -i I? a; sis.. |.
^I!ifl;ti««iKffi'{fcu>qB
r.'iJrJ.i^I.^iJ
6455 CENTER, OMAHA MON. THRU SAT. 11 AM TO 10:30 PM SUNDAY — HOLIDAYS 12 NOON TO 9:30 PM CLOSED TUESDAYS
PLENTY OF FREE PARKING ACROSS FROM AK-SAK-BEN
Gold, Sara Morello, Rebecca Evrich, Melanie Weiss and Jim Williams. The JCC students got instructions that Villella said is based on the same principles he uses with his own company's professional dancers. One of the most important principles, he said, is muoicality — the dancer's ability to match the flow and feeling of the music. "You have to reflect music." he said. "We look at our bodies as physical instruments, but I look at them as musical instruments. When music passes through our bodies, we personify it for bur audience." Fresh perspectives like that one are part of the value young dancers get from a class with a famous teacher like Villella, Miss Doherty said. "It gives them something new to think about when they're back in their regular classes," she said. "And it's great for inspiration." •'
:
§Jlifl£2f|!P PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE
PESACH '85 MADA'N TRAVEL SERVICES 120 S.W. Third Avinua O i n i i . Ft. 33004
Phono: (305) 925-0Q77
.©UMUCTflUg
11911 Pierce Court 119th & Pacific
Gourmet Dining
Featuring Fresh Fish and Seafoods Continental Specialties Fine wines and cocktails Executive Chef: George Kokkalas
OPEN MON.-SAT. 5-11
To Speak
Available Sundays for Wedding Receptions or Private Parties for 40 or, more guests.
Michael Wargo, J.D. will speak at B'nai Israel Synagogue Feb. 1, at 7:30 p.m. on "Prayer and the Public Schools". Mr. Wargo, an attorney, is staff counsel to the Society of Separationists headed by Madalyn Murray O'Hair.
Reservations Accepted: 330-370
Six reasons to try It. Actually there are more than 42 tastetempting reasons why you should hurry over to eat at the AKASAKA Restaurant in the new ParkFair on the 16th Street Mall. Our menu . proves it and so do the six reasons listed here. 1. Enjoy wonderful food Taste the delicious, special foods prepared by a real Japanese master in the traditional Japanese way: Sushi, tempura, teriyaki and other Japanese specialties. AKASAKA is different because our chef has the years of apprenticeship necessary to prepare real Japanese food. 2. Experience FRESH dishes The essence of Japanese food is freshness, especially sushi. It's carefully prepared to . order with the freshest ingredients. So although AKASAKA'S food is served at a "bar" or counter, it is not "fast" food. AKASAKA emphasizes quality and taste. You can enjoy special foods that look beautiful and taste wonderful.
4. Break out of the mold Give yourself the chance to try something new. Basically, sushi is sweet-vinegared rice. But it's the additions that count: The fish, shellfish and vegetables that go in, on or around the rice as fillings, toppings and wrappings. Sushi and other specialties may be fragrant or zesty. Sweet or spicy. Mild or mellow. Beautifully made with beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, fish or vegetables. Taste tempura. Teriyaki, Yakitori. Curry. Sashimi. Sukiyaki. Yakisakana. And more! 5. Go easy on your budget and your time AKASAKA'S menu is reasonably-priced with many choices. And daily specials. You can order what y ° u want. Eat lightly or heartily. Eat in or take out. AKASAKA delivers too. Minimum order: 510.
'
SUNDAY..BEMSCH .'' • O m o l q W b . • • ' •
6. Explore new worlds Treat yourself to a new place. A new building. A new taste. A new idea in lunches, snacks, hors d'ocuvrcs and dinners. You can order AKASAKA specialties for parties at home too. We cater!
3. Walk to our convenient location AKASAKA is in the new ParkFair, a special shopping gallery. Convenient for lunch and after-work snacks. Open from 6:30 a.m. to p-m
Homemade specials that change each day of the week complement our regular menu items. Delicious entrees, super sandwiches, homemade soups, bread and desserts served in a comfortable, intimate atmosphere. For lunch or dinner daily until 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 1 a.m.
l o c a t e d to Siie F o o d C o u r t a t PaflsFaiff
On the l6tfa Street Mall In Downtown Omaha o 345-0468
TUESDAY Mm?' SPECIA1S- •"••• • Doof ICcoictao • Chickon .Brodst
Mornay 132nd a C7. CcaJcr Eld. OOBEJQ
02nd Q L — Onafca 203 Son Valley Blvd. Lincoln
7Clbcnd"A" 'llecob' I
February 1, 1685
Arms talks may help increased emigration By David Friedman WASHINGTON (JTA) — Optimism was expressed here that despite the almost total ehutoff of Soviet Jewish emigration and the officitlly-eanctionbd anti-Semitism in the USSR, including physical violence against Jews, the renewal of United Stales-Soviet arms talks could lead to increase emigration and Ices repression for Soviet JOWB. This feeling ts well as the need to continue the utruggle here was expressed to the more than 150 aides of U.S. Representatives and Senators who attended the biennial Congressional briefing of the Union of Councils for Soviet Jews on Capitol Hill. Many Congressmen and Senators alao made appearances. Elliott Abrants, Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, stressed that tho is3ue of Soviet Jewry lies b'jsn joined by the Reagan Administration at every his'h Isycl meeting with the Soviet Union, including the meeting in Geneva earlier this month between Secretary of State George Shultz and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko. He said the issue will ba raised at the forthcoming nuclear arms talks.
Ifet a pro forma matter Abrams oaid the issue, which was also recently stressed by the U.S. at the bilateral trade talks in Moscow, is raised "not as a pro forma matter, not as something which you tag on at the end, but as something that you put in at the beginning so that they know you care." For this reason, Abrams said he was pleased that President Reagan hod named Mas Kampelman as tho head of the' U.S. negotiating team for the upcoming arms talks with the Soviet Union since, as head of the U.S. delegation to the Madrid talks reviewing the Helsinki agreements, Kampelman had been outspoken in his criticism of Soviet human rights violations including those against Soviet Jewry. "He (Kampelman) does not put human rights to the side, the cause of Soviet Jews to the side," Abrams said. Sen. John Heinz (R. Pa.) also stressed that he hoped the appointment of Kampelman "will send a signal to the Soviet Union" that they will not be "let off the hook" when it comes to Prisoners of Conscience, refuseniks, and Soviet
Jewish Pr«M
P*g*15
Tour for dentists
NEW YORK — Ameri- touring. The August trip will take Jews. Rep. Jack Kemp (R. NY) said the appointment was I can Dental Professionals for "not only propitious but providential" since "there is no Israel (ROOT/A.D.P.I.) will place July 31 through Aug. stronger voice on behalf of human rights" than Kampel- sponsor its fifth annual 28 end will include a weekman. "Summer Programs in Is- long Jerusalem program. i rael" July end August, the Information concerning organizations' executive di1SS5 titoy ISG a batter y@ar rector, Eric Zimmerman lias itinerary and subsidized Avital Shcharansky, wife of imprisoned Soviet Jew An- announced. cost is available through ctoSy Shcharansky, noted that on the second day of the HOOT/A.D.P.I. Contact Shultz-Gromyho talks, the Soviet government announced The JUly trip will take- Eric Zimmerman, Executive that Shcharensky's mother and brother could visit him for place June 24 through July Director, ROOT/A.©.P.I., two days in his prison camp, something they have not al- 20 and will incorporate a 515 Park Avenue, New lowed in the tight years he had b'-en imprisoned. She eaid week at an archeology dig in York, N.Y. 10022 or phone he aloo now began receiving tl; raec' ;l treatment and Safed and two weeks of (212) 486-426G. l medicine he has needed. .' Avital Shcharaniiky added that she believes that 1985 will see an improvement in conditions for Soviet Jewry as the USSR seeks to renew relations with the United States. Shirley Chisholm, the pearance at Creighton is Stuart Eizenatat, the UCSJ's legal council, and a former assistant" to President Carter, OIBO said that 1985 was a first Black woman to seek sponsored by Minority Aes"time of hope" because "emigration has so directly related the U.S. presidency, comes thetics and the University's over tho years to the state of U.S.-Soviet relations." He said to Creighton University on committee on lectures, films Thursday, Feb. 14, to deliver and concerts. the arma talks could result in greater Jewish emigration. But Morey Schapira, president of the UCSJ, said 1984 a lecture that is free and saw tho "ghost of Stalin walking again" in the Soviet Union open to the public. with new cultural programs, especially against teachers,of The 8 p.m. talk will be in Hebrew; trumped up charges against Jews, and physical the Brandeis Student Cenviolence. Abrams said that the threat of violence has be- ter on campus. Temple Israel Sisterhood come so serious that Jews seeking to emigrate now face not will hold its annual Spring The former congressonly the loss of jobs or education opportunities but the loss woman — who sought the book sale at the Crossroads of a limb or an eye or even th iir lives. 1972 Democratic nomina- Mall March 24-28. Thoution for president — is sands of books covering a Us'go ccptlrtiisfjosi off ©fffost noted for her work on behalf wide range of topics will be Speaker after speaker urged a continuation of the effort of minorities and the poor. offered for sale. Proceeds for Soviet Jewry. Rep. Dante Fascell, (D.FIa.), chairman of will benefit the Temple's She currently holds The Sisterhood projects. Gail the House Foreign Affairs Committee, stressed that as Soviet Jews face increased anti-Semitism "their only hope is Purington Chair at Mount Kohl) is chairman of the that you have not forgotten them." Rep. Benjamin Gilman Holyoke College. Her ap- sale. (R. NY), who recently returned from a visit to the USSR, said Jewish activists told the visiting Congressmen that the more Americans speak up the better'it is for Soviet Jews. Rep. Charles Rangel (D.NY), one of the leading Blacks TOE GREEK ISLANDS in Congress, said all issues of human rights are connected. "for Exceptional Dining"
Chisholm at Creiahton
Annual book sale
Grcalt Specials daily HomsmEda pastrias Specializing In Baklava Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
P
Greek Beer & Wine Wa cater too! 346-1528 3515 Center
RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Restaurant and Lounge Serving Omaha's Finest
MEXICAN & AMERICAN FOOD Menu served
Continuously from 11.a.m. - midnight Mon. - Sat. Carry Out Catering p, 391-0191 td 90th & ARDOR • LOVELAND SHOPPING CENTER J J 108 Q ST. OPEN SUN. 592-4217 11-8 p.m. €13
i
Serving Authentic Mandarin & Szechuen Cuisine in an elegant atmosphere
Banquet Facilites Carry Out Available Sorving Luncheon Monday through Friday 11:30-2:30 Dhnor Si^ndsy t h r a s h T t a j i a y 5:C0-9i30 Friday, end Saturday 5:00-10:30
Old Mill Shopping Cantor 108»h and Wost Dodrjo
Prime Rib Steak
Glorious Food
. King Hit Chops Chicken and Shrimp
D
• a A splendid t?ar and restaurant where Interesting people meet for exceptional . • food and drink.
Sounds like a very good Idea. The choicest, thickest pick of the prime rib and our other San Francisco Inspired selections from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Light jazz by the Robert Glaser |azz Trio.
Steak Diane Mediterranean Seafood Salad And much more. BEST PRICES IN TOWN! Dine with us now for an elegant, glorious food experience.
ROBERT GLASER |AZZ TRIO Sunday, February 3
Shaker Place At 107th and Pacific
0553 AECO • Rersmtiona Prcfanrcd ° 551-SldO Prime Time Jazz 75th & Pacific
For private parties or catering: Call Mr. King, 5534413
February 1 f 1M5
Proposed law defines when death occurs
Israel hafts arms to Iran The article goes on to say that, in order to avoid critLLIZABLTH FREED ical reaction, there were no Services for Elizabeth direct shipments of arms to Freed of 2105 North 75th Iran. street, were conducted Instead they were con- Monday at Pleasant Hill signed to a private arms Cemetery with Rubbi Isaac dealer, David Kolitz (a Nadoff officiating. friend of Ezer Weizman's) Mrs. Freed, 05, was prewho transshipped the sup- ceded in death by her husplies to Iran via a third band, Sam, in December, party. 1981. In the last three years, acShe is survived by her cording to the Sunday daughter, Phyllis Bittner of Times, Iran has kept its Omaha, and a grandson. part of the bargain. She had been an active Hundreds of Iranian Jews member of Bikur Cholim have departed, many of and Beth Israel Sisterhood. whom have chosen to settle GERTRUDE SUSMAN in Israel. Private services were held One such newcomer pur- at John A. Gentleman chased the Sheraton Hotel Westside Chapel on Jan. 23 in Jerusalem, paying for it for Gertrude Susman, 65. in cash. Mrs. Susman is survived There are two reasons by her husband, Charles; why Israel has stopped de- sons, Harlan and Ronnie; livery of arms to Iran,' ac- one grandson. cording to the Sunday Time3. The first being that Israel was either unwilling Rapidly spreading Cancer or unable to supply certain heavy equipment; the sec- Lung cancers tend to spread quickly and widely than ond reason being Iran's de- more most cancers, according to the linquent account in paying American Cancer Society. The for arms delivered in the lungs' rich blood and lymph past, according to the Lon- supply allows cells to be carried to other parts of the body. don newspaper.
By ZINS (Zionist I n f o r m a t i o n News Service) LONDON (ZINS) — For many months now, Iran has been warning that a major offensive against Iraq was imminent, but so far nothing has happened. Why? According to London's Sunday Times, one of the key reasons for this lack of action, is the stoppage of arms deliveries by Israel to Iran. The newspaper's military correspondent gives some background details as follows: In 1981, Israel's Deputy Minister of Defense, Mordecai Zippori — with the full knowledge and blessing of the then Defense Minister Ezer Weizman — signed a secret agreement with representatives of Iran in which Israel committed itself to deliver various items of war material in consideration of Iran ending its harrassment of the Jewish community and permitting free exit of Jews to Israel or any other country. The agreement was finalized and signed in Paris.
By Ben Gallob NEW YORK (JTA) Legislation to provide protection for New York State residents who, according to their religious beliefs, including specifically observant Jews, hold that death occurs when the heart ceases to function, has been introduced in the new session of the State Legislature. The legislation was introduced by Assemblyman Sheldon Silver (D. Man.),
Krivosha Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Norman Krivosha is one of four panelists scheduled to take part in the Seminar on Social Justice for High School Students scheduled for March 21, at Creighton University. More t h a n 500 high
school studonts from Omaha and eastern Nebraska are expected to attend the program, according to. Dr. Robert Z. Apostol,
••. v N.
Rapps said the proposed legislation was designed to deal with situations in which attending doctors might be involved in decisions on whether or not to prolong the lives of patients by use of ouch means as lifecupport systems, a situation becoming increasingly frequent end increasingly controversial as medical technology provides new means of prolonging lives. The proposed law provides that, in making euch decisions, doctors "cannot employ, a definition of death that will be contrary to the on panel religious affairs or practices professor of philosophy and of the individual as earlier organizer of the seminar. announced by the individKrivosha will appear on a ual, or as attested to by a panel with A.B. Hogan, family member, or friend, or president, Omaha branch of as otherwise indicated." the NCAAP; J a m e a G. The legal definition of Fahey, chief probation offideath in New York State is cer, Douglas County Juvebased on a common law apnile Court; and Delores proach that death is deterGoodlett, door minister, mined by cessation of heart Holy Family Church. The function, as observant Jews panel discussion is entitled and others believe as a mat"Dealing With Social Conter of faith. cerns." Rapps said that the Appeals Court ruling had been viewed in some segments of the legal community as having expanded the legal definition of death in New York State to include brain death. Rapps said the primary goal of the legislation was to provide reassurance to those who consider ending of heart function as a determinant of death. He said the measure had been discussed with a number of State Senators who have indicated interest in supporting it and that a Senate sponsor will be named shortly. New York legislative procedures require that identical bills be introduced and passed in each house. He said the measure is being introduced as an amendment to the New York state Public Health Law. according to Dennis Rapps, executive director of the National Jewish Commission on Law and Public Af-_ fairs (COLPA). Kappa eaid COLPA and Silver cooperated in preparing the planned legislation. Rapps said the legislationwas stimulated by a recent decision of the New York State Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, which held that "brain death" constitutes death under the state's penal law.
/
Call-the Professional I 1: i : i - 1 : r: 1 - : .
L
1
o- • ••
I |
for Pest Control
I §
-V; Post Control , I
. INTEREST-
J±
With $26,000 Certificate
&25S INTEREST
550-3094 TcrmilM-HoBChtt
»i
With $4400 Cortillcato
Co. Sob (Subby) Pulvorcnlc Frank L. Ciclulla Jr. 60 Years Experience With Jewish Lettering and Memorials
2211 So. 8th 341-2452
FREE Howard illler... 58th AHI1RSARY EDITION PLUS 8.25% INTEREST
With S3100 Cortlficato
With $9800 Certificate
i
The General Crook House 30th and Fort Street
t of Omaha saving? ^
Officers Row Catering
o 4211 a M GJ./S0MK3 o g&3 fi CiL'i ACCOUNTS INSURED TO S100,000 BY F.D.I.C. Gifts Subject to Availability. 1 Substantial penalty for early withdrawal, .intorost compoundod annually. A Stato Licensed Industiial Loan Invostment Co.
Omaha, Nebraska 68111
Steven Johnson Caterer
(402)455-9990 • or 455-3231
<J