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By Jill Kusliner Belmomt An elt-gant and informutive evening is planned April 16, when the Business nnd Profws-ionnl Women's Division of the Federation Campaign will celebrate its "Gallery Gala." The G:30 p.m. event will be held at the Jewish Community Cen'• ter. A reception in the gallery preceding dinner will feature the works of the Gala's guest artist, former Omahan Jay Milder, according to chairman Sharee, Business and Profeciional WornNewman. Mr. on'o Division cliairmun Patricia Milder will also be Newman, right, and B & P Gallery in attendance. Gala chairman Sharee Newman Featured speak- take a break from planning the er for the evening April 16 Campaign event, will be Judith Brown, president of the Minneapolis Business and Professional Women's Division. Ms. Brown, a financial planner, is also a former president of the Minnesota Women's Network. Those persons who are not yet a part of the Business and Professional Division but would like to participate in the evening Gala are encouraged to call Jeanette at 3348200.

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'Allan Gould, scholar-in-residence Friday, 8 p.m. Beth El Synagogue Saturday, 8 p.m. Beth Israel Synagogue Sunday, 10 a.m. Temple Israel, brunch at 9:30 a.m.

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By Jill Kuskner Belniont Women's Campaign Volunteer Every now and then an event is planned that iais.es curiosity and generates excitement. Such an event is being planned as the Grand Event for the 1985 Women's Federation Campaign. The "Gallery Gala," an afternoon of art, entertainment and elegance, will take place at the Jewish Community Center at noon x _,, , / on April 16. Bobbie Epstein was named chairman of the event by Campaign chairman Suzanne Singer and vice-chairman Nancy Greenberg. Epstein The guest star of the Gallery Gala will be contemporary artist Jay Milder, formerly of Omaha, now of New York. Mr. Milder's works primarily revolve around biblical and Hasidic themes, plus Jewish mysticism, according to program chairman Jeanie Neff. • Mr. Milder's education included studies at the Sorbonne in Paris, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Hans Hoffman School. His exhibits have been shown in numerous galleries in New York, as well as cities such as Los Angeles,, New Orleans, Dayton and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Those attending the Gala will be pleasantly surprised from the moment they walk in as they will find appetizers table seating, Nancy Hornstein and Linda Mann; enterand wine coolers being served in the Gallery prior to the tainment, Pam Friedlander, MoUi, Doris Newman; sitter luncheon. The women will have an opportunity to visit with service, Sharon Epstein; hostess chairmen, Nancy Noddle, Amy Friedman, Jeanette Nadoff and Gail Kohll; artist, EvMr. Milder as they view his work. elyn Katz; and the Avenue, which provided gifts. Entertainment will be provided by,Patty Nogg, Beth Ginsburg, Pam Cohn, Connie Slutzky, Sibby Wolfson, DebAll women in the community are encouraged to attend bie Friedman and Anno Broder. Darlynn Fellman will be . this, exciting event, Mrs. Epstein said. Persons needing featured in a tribute to womeh.'wrfttenTjy Joanie Jacobson. transportation are also asked to contact the Federation of-In addition to the above-mentioned entertainers, Mrs. fice. Epstein expressed her gratitude to the following people who The afternoon's babysitting service is free; however, rehave aided in the Gala: invitations, Carolyn Magid; food, Andi Kavich and Midge Bauer; decorations, Ducky Milder; servations must be made with Sharon Epstein, 333-4797.

Men's Campaign Cabinet increases giving by 83 percent

By Carol KatzmanNCJW publicity volunteer Every year the Women's Plea for Soviet Jews, a Committee of the Leadership Conference of the National Jewish Women's Organizations, coordinates programs in communities throughout the United States to bring attention to the grave •circumstances of Soviet Jews. This year's Women's Plea will feature Sister Ann Gillen, executive director of the Inter-religious Task Force on Soviet Jewry, speaking on March 31, at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center.

Sister Ann has been to the Soviet Union many times and has attended the most recent conferences on Soviet Jewry. She is widely regarded as an expert in her field and has coordinated many similar programs in the greater Chicago area, where the Task Force offices are located. Recently, Sister Ann returned from national meetings where plans and preparations were made for the Committee for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the organization which oversees the Helsinki Accords. The first meeting in Ottawa on May 7, will focus on problems of human rights; the second in Budapest from Oct. 15 through Nov. 25, pertains to the creation and dissemination of cultural materials among the 35 countries who are signators of the Accords. "We are concerned with the suppresion of the Hebrew language in the Soviet Union," said Sister Ann in a recent telephone interview. "There are not only great difficulties in finding materials, but laws against disseminating them'. "Under the title of'Myths of the People,' the Soviet government recently published a series of Bible stories," she continued- "The religious importance to oppressed Christians in the Ukraine, the Baltic States and Poland, as well as to the Jews, was deleted so that the Soviet publication bore" little resemblance to the biblical stories as we in the West know them.

Fran Milder (left) and Ducky Milder hold a photo of the Riekes Synagogue in preparation for the opening of the NJHS Museum. See story on page 2.

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"There is a strong link, we have found, between religious expression and culture," Sister Ann concluded. "That dimension needs to proceed so that cultural materials of minority groups are available in Eastern Bloc countries; as well as in the West." In the meantime, the Inter-religious Task Force continues its efforts for Prisoners of Conscience. Every week appeals are sent to Soviet officials, the U.S. Congress and the Western press to alert the world to the worsening situation of minorities in the USSR. Sister Ann Gillen's Omaha appearance for the Women's Plea for Soviet Jews is sponsored by the Omaha Section of the National Council of Jewish Women, the Jewish Federation of Omaha, the Anti-Defamation League/Community Relations Committee of Omaha, and the Union of Councils of Soviet Jews. Admission to the program is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. For more information, call 333-1303.

By Allan Greene, executive vice president, Jewish Federation The Men's Campaign Cabinet met, Match 13, at the Jewish Community Center to discuss strategies for meeting the $2,000,000 goal in the 1985 "Partners for Life" campaign. The Pacesetter Division (contributors of $5,000+) is planning a major fundraising event on April 4, with George Will as the guest of honor at the Highland Country Club. A major community dinner, planned for April 20 at the Red Lion, which will be open to all contributors of the Federation, is expected to attract 600-700 persons. A videotape featuring the services and people of the Omaha Jewish community will be the highlight, together with a special presentation to the Livingston Foundation. The dinner and program are scheduled to start at 7:45 p.m. The cost for the dinner will be $15 per person including the meal, gratuities and an evening of dancing and celebrating. Invitations wiU be sent out in the very near future. In the spirit ot "Acharai" — Follow me, \he members of the Cabinet also made their own commitments to the 1985 campaign. A phenomenal increase of +8:! percent or $73,600 compared to $40,200 card for card was \he result. "We are well on our way to meeting our $2 million goal now," said Tom Fellman, co-chairman, enthusiast1 ically. As of March 14, the campaign, including the above gifts was at $556,000 compared to $506,000 for a .10 percent increase, card for card. "Operation Moses"was at $i65,000 and approaching its goal of $174,000, according to Marshall Kushner. chairman.

BulletinThe Soviet Jewry Committee plans to conduct an informational meeting April 17 at the Jewish Community Center to explain its expanding program of activity, .according to Shirley Goldstein and Miriam Simon.

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Match 22,1S85

Pioneer ByWomen Na'amat salutes Jennie Riehman Edith Rogert

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A needy young woman in Israel was recently the recipient of a vocational scholarship lovingly given by Shoshana Chapter in the name of Jennie Riehman. In 1928 Jennie along with the late Oolda Meir was instrumental in organ izing the Omaha chapter of P.W.N. Helping other Jews in need is the hallmark of Jennie's fundruising work for over half a century. We are proud of the tremendous dedication and generous support that ,not only Pioneer Women Na'amat has received but other worthy Jewish organiza lions and causes as well. Jennie has been determined throughout her lifetime to do everything in her power to advance the well being of Israel and the Jewish people. She never lost sight of the goal of Zionism, and in her lifetime saw the dream become a firm reality. But only through the hard work of intensely dedicated people such as herself. Jennie and' her late husband, Sam, were sweethearts in their native Russia. Already staunch Zionists, they invi sinned the dream of a better life for Jews everywhere. Cou rageouslv, Jennie set off alone first to America. Traveling through Chicago she landed in Omaha and proceeded to gel a job to support herself. Sam later set out himself to make the long trip to America but was turned back at the border by a pleading family. But the dream was too strong and he finally landed in Omaha via St. Louis. Sam and Jennie were subsequently married in Omaha and finally set up a small store in the early 1920s in order to make a decent living in what many young immigrants referred to as the •(•olden Medina". They worked hard and prospered at what i hey did, but were always mindful of the cause of the betterment ill the Jewish people. They were the only children in their respective families tn immigrate. They worked hard and when they had saved enough money, they sent passage for one of Jennie's and one of Sum's brothers to Palestine. Jennie's brother is currently living on a cooperative farm in Israel and instantly fell in love with the land. Sam's brother didn't take to farming and homesick, returned to Russia. Eventually both families were completly wiped out by the Cossacks in the ensuing pogroms in Russia. AK if raising a family and running a business weren't enough to occupy their time, Sam and Jennie were caught up in the Zionist dream. In the 1920s, Omaha was a beehive of social and political activity. Many Zionist speakers came to Omaha and many organizations were formed such as the Poale Zion (Far Band) to help the new "Halutzim", the pioneers who were trying to settle in.Palestine. Sam and Jennie not only donated generously -to those causes, t hey actively encouraged their friends and acquaint-

The first Jewish museum in Nebraska will be opened on Sunday, March 31, in the Jewish Community Center by the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society. The museum will be known as "The Corridor of Jewish History" and will enable the NJHS to present exhibits and ..*"•• * V ; • -_i , •.-;,displays about the history of the Jews who settled in Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa, beginning in the middle 1800s. > * V - -v" * •* '" J The first exhibit is on "The 19th Street Shul: The Riekes Synagogue" which was opened in 1926 in a house owned by Samuel Riekes. The synagogue was in existence until the 1950s and memorabilia from it were stored until recently by the Riekes family. Items to be on display include the ark curtains, Torah covers, books and other religious artifacts used by the synagogue members. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the museum will begin at 5 30 p.m. and will be followed by a reception for the entire Jewish community until 7:30 p.m. Chairman of the museum is Ducky Milder assisted by Joyce Cohen and Fran Milder, chairman of the reception to "which invitations have been mailed to all Jewish members of the Omaha, Council Bluffs, Edith Rogert, president, and Jennie Kichman and Lincoln communities. The museum, which is located in the corridor between ances to do the same. Jennie baked for many meetings and Sam gladly provided transportation to and from meetings the Jewish Community Center and the Livingston Plaza, for many people. In 1928 Golda Meir, traveling the country, will be,open for the public viewing during the hours when came to Omaha to personally encourage the formation of the Jewish Community Center is open. The first exhibit a new Pioneer Women Chapter. She was a guest in the will be on display until May 24. Space for the new Jewish museum was granted "by the Riehman home, which was partitioned off behind their modest store which sold shoes and clothing. Jennie, who board of the Jewish Community Center upon request from was struggling to help in the business and also raise two the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society last fall. Plans are young girls and an infant son, sat at her kitchen table with to offer a new exhibit every two months. Plans to open the Museum Sunday were made in conGolda. Together they discussed their mutual love and hope for the ideals of labor Zionism. Later than same year with junction with the 7:30 p.m. lecture by Sister Ann Gillen in Jennie's encouragement'and help, the local chapter of Pi- the Jewish Community Center theater. oneer was chartered. Demeans Holocaust Jennie and Sam identified with the pioneers of Palestine Bob Geldorf, lead singer NEW YORK (JTA) and, with the unparalleled self sacrifices of people like themselves, the foundation of the new Jewish state was An official of the Board of of the Boomtown Rats, being formed. Sam and Jennie sent the first milking ma- Deputies of British Jews made the comment on the chine to the cooperative farm where Jennie's brother re- had described as "an irre- Holocaust after receiving a sided in Palestine, also live baby chicks and a modern sponsible use of language" special presentation at the refrigerator. As each new acquisition arrived, the people of the characterization by a Phonograph Industry's anBritish rock star of the Hol- nual awards' ceremony in the village had much cause to celebrate. Jennie remains very active in the forefront of the struggle ocaust as "a perverted tea London, broadcast live on for human dignity. She remains to this day an outspoken party" compared to the re- BBC television and radio. cent situation in Ethiopia. advocate of the ideals of Zionism. 1

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y, March 25: Career Strategies 6:45-9 a.m. Winter Racquettoan Tourney 7-10 p.m. Matzah Bakery 12-10 p.m. UTTO and OHSJS Graduation Mtg. 7:30-9 p.m. JFS Board Mooting 7:30-10 p.m. JHI - Athlon Committee Mtg. 8-10 p.m. Career Strategies 7-9:30'p.m. BBYO Advisory, Board Mtg. 7:30-10 p.m.

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Health Fair of the Midlands, now in its third year, is preparing for a full week of health screenings and education, April 14-21, at sites in metropolitan Omaha, Plattsmouth, and seven southwest Iowa counties, including Council Bluffs. The Jewish Community Center will host the Health Fair of the Midlands, Sunday, April 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free screenings for height and weight, blood pressure, anemia, and visual acuity will be provided by Health Fair of the Midlands to an estimated 10,000 people at 27 locations in 1985. An op-

Wednesday, March 27: Matzah Bakery 12-10 p.m. Hebrew Class 6:45-8 p.m. • ". Chess Club 6:30-10 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 6:45-10 p.m. . • B'nal B'rith Breadbreakors - Noon - Howard Johnson's . NCJW - ORT.- HADASSAH. Joint Mooting - 1 2 noon - Temple Israel Hadassah Regular Meeting Noon B'nai B'rllh Monsky Lodge Mtg.. 7:30-9:30 p.m.

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Friday, March 29: Matzah Bakery 12-5 p.m. Pamela Brodkoy - Bat Mitzvah - Temple Israel Saturday, March 30: Performance "A Holo in tho Hood" 8:30 p.m. • JCC Pamela Brodkey - Bat Mitzvah - Tomplo Israel MamaJoshon Socioty Meeting 2-4:30 p.m. Women's Ploa lor SoviefJowry 7-10 p.m. •: Performance "A Holo in the Hoad' 2 p.m. - JCC

For quostions on activities contact Joanotlo Femn at 334-6200 Ext. 271 The Jawlth Press is not responsible tor tha accuracy ot tho abovo events.

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land Chapter and Pottawattamie County Chapter. Screenings will be hosted at 17 locations in Nebraska and 10 sites in Iowa. For more information about Health Fair of the Midlands, contact Shelley Hunter Smith, project di•rector, at 341-2723, ext. 208.

Book Sale The annual Temple Israel book sale will take place at the Crossroads Shopping Mall during the following hours: March 24, noon to 5 p.m.; March 25-28, ,10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Thursday, March 28: B'nai B'rith Women's Donor Mooting'- 12:30 p.m. Algebra 11:30-12:45 p.m. Matzah Bakery 12-10 p.m. NJHS Board Mooting 7.30 p.m. Novice Bridgo 7-10 p.m. Performance "A Holo in the Head" 7:30 p.m. - JCC . Walk-in Drop-in Both El 10-5 p m.

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Women's Campaign plans March 26 work sessions A large turn out is expected for the Women's Federation Campaign work oebbions on March 26, according to Juice Katzman, chairman. A noon luncheon at the JGC is planned for the General Women's Division and a 5:1)0 cocktail hour for the Business and Professional Women. Over 125 women are involved. Working with division leader Saranne Gitnick are captains Mar(;o Riekcs and Silvia Hoffman. Workers are Elly Gordman, Nancy Rips, Barbara Kushner and Barbara Frankel. Ruth Erman is being assisted by captains Carol Parsow, lisa Kahn, and Molline CaEsman. Their workers are Carol Katzman, Cheryl Cooper, Bea Marcus, Rita Novak, Barbara Simon Goldstein, Joie Simon, Sylvia Ross, Willis Ross, Jane Brooks, Eudice Canar, Esther Fox and Harriet Miller. Bede Ostrow's captains, are Shirley Trachtenbarg,

Ilene KJein, Shirley Berman, Anne Broder.'Anne Wfitz, Jeanette Ban, Jean. Epstein, Ida Potash, Judy Roffman, Rae B rod key, Frances Fcrer, Bev Freiden, Phyllis Schwartz, Phyllis Bittner, Janet Glass, Toby Ka'gan, Gertrude Mozer, Anne Cohen, Susie Cohn, Terri Zacharia, Marsha It1 kin, Carol Bloch, Judy Farber, Patty Nogg and Barbara Zacharia. Captains under Mary Bernstein are Leslie Kully, Adele Hornstcin, Susie Silver man , Margie Gutnik, Ruth Altsulcr, Linda'Patton, Cheryl Kricsfeld and Amy Friedman. Workers are Frankie Kasin, Sandy Epstein, Linda Mann, Corinne Levin, Susie Mogil, Suzy Rubin, Joye Wees, Charlotte Slutzky, Margie Lincoln, Jan Wayne, Penny Sophir, Bev Rich, Pauline Hoberman, Harriet Sperling, Debbi Brown, Donna Hersch, Janey Dann, Jane Kulakofsky, Rini Gonsher, Evelyn Katz, Susie Shyken, Rosalie Greenspan, Ruth Attempts Cohen, 'June Goodbinder, suicide Jean Elkon, Sonia Forbes, TEL AVIV (JTA) - Is- Peggy Chasen, Angela Krierael Radio reported that a ger, Louise Lippett and Bev ' Hadera man involved in a Zuber. Patricia Newman has1, family quarrel tried to take his own life in various ways named the following cap- ^ tains in the Business and — but failed in each. The man reportedly took Professional Division: an overdose of sleeping pills. Rocky Stern, Lisa Lewis, When he woke up and found Marti Harris, Bobbi Liehimself still alive, he opened bowitz, Anne Joseph and Jody Goldstein. The workthe gas taps. When this did not work ers are Jan Lund, Robin he jumped from the roof of Freeman, Susie Landau, his four-story building. Po- Toni Rosen, Pam Epstein, lice, summoned by neigh- Sheila Polikov, Vicki Perlbors, saw a man get up from meter, Evelyn Mitchell, Sue the ground and run away — Yaffe, Lynn Saunders, Mar- • apparently because he ilyn Pred, Jeannie Cohen, feared he would be charged Nancy Ruback, Dottie Rosenblum, Jean Duitch, Barwith attempted suicide.

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Television evanjjc-lists are the greatest danger'to the reparation of church and state in America, a religious liberty activist said in Omaha last week. "They will be satisfied with nothing less than the Christianizing of America," said Robert L. Maddux, Jr., executive director of Americans United For Separation of Church and State. Dr. Maddox, an ordained Southern Baptist minister, said the television preachers are trying to rewrite American history by saying it was the intent of the founding fathers to establish a Christian nation. He told the reporters ul a press conference that in the view of the television preachers, particularly Pat

Robertson of the "700 Club" talk show, religions other than Christian religions are permitted only through the tolerance of an established Christian church. Dr. Maddox said his organization is monitoring and lightin;; a variety o! activities in which (he government mandates religion. In particular, he said, are the abuses of the KquaT Access law and the growing government involvement in pushing lor tuition tax credits. Of major concern, Dr. Maddox said, is the growing possibility of a Constitutional Convention which would be nothing less than an open invitation for the agenda of the fundamentalist Christian groups.

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The Jewish Federation of Omaha's Board of Directors^normally meets once every month to discuss HAIFA — When Itzik Berman, of Jerusalem, quietly bought up thousands of meters of black, red, white, and and act upon a wide-ranging agenda. At the March meeting, the directors were asked to green good quality cotton 'cloth, and had the bolts of material delivered to his warehouse, he almost created a naapprove additional funds for the Men's Campaign. Some of this money was earmarked for a major tional crisis. Tongues began to v/cg, foreign press correspondents were alerted, and the authorities launched campaign event with columnist George Will as the a discreet inquiry. Herman is the largest manufacturer of speaker, and some was to be spent on a gala "kosher- flags in this part of the world, let alone Israel, and the colors option" dinner at the Red Lion Inn. on which he was stocking up are the colors of the national The funds already had been approved by the Fed- flag of the Royal Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Did this mean that he hud inside information about a projected visit eration's Executive Committee. to Israel by King Hussein? We asked him. This is the normal procedure. The Executive Committee meets more often than He gave a roundabout answer. When word was flashed the Board of Directors and has the authority to make in 1977, only three days before the visit of Egyptian Presfinancial decisions. ident Anwar Sadat, the Foreign Ministry asked Berman if Ultimately, these decisions come before the Board he would, on such short notice, produce a quantity of Egypof Directors which has the power to override the Ex- tian flags, to assure a warm and colorful welcome. Replied Berman then: "I have 1200 flags all ready for immediate ecutive Committee, or any Federation Agency. During the March meeting, a member of the Board delivery." He had read the signs and had followed his of Directors pointed out that the additional funds hunches. He feels the same way today, and at some time within the next six months he will be ready, on demand, approved by the Executive Committee already had to make instant delivery of thousands of Jordanian flags been committed. to assure the Jordanian monarch of a warm welcome to one The Board member reasoned that if the funds had bound on a mission of peace. been committed, why ask the Federation Board to The story behind these incidents is an interesting one. vote. This type of procedure suggests, the Board member The business was founded by his Polish-born father, Kalsaid, that the approval had been "railroaded" in that 1 man, in 1945, based on mother Berman's skill at embroidery. The Australian soldiers on duty in Palestine wanted the Board had no choice but to approve what already decorative military patches? She produced them. Next had been committed. came embroidered dresses, and even curtains for the holy However, one item in the proposal — that of a ark in the synagogue. Then the British ordered flags, where"kosher option" dinner was not satisfactory to many upon the Haganah and the Etzel followed suit. members of the Board. They argued that a commuThe creation of the state in 1948 resulted in an immediate nity dinner should be "strictly kosher". In fact, the Board of Directors —'after two hours and huge demand. Tailors and seamstresses and little dress shops, in every corner of the country began to produce Israel of discussion and a tie-vote of 18^18 — looked to the flags of every size and in a wide spectrum of blues, azures, president to resolve the question? ultramarines, turquoise and indigoes. Berman fixed rigid President Howard Kaslow who.had carefully out- criteria for uniform color and size, and the order went out lined the reasons for the "kosher option" dinner at from no less than Ben Gurion to establish Berman's crethe beginning of the meeting and had expressed his ations as the national standard. Today the firm has no approval of the function — voted against the pro- competition to speak of. posal. •Berman senior passed away, and his son, Itzik, became His Solomon-like vote spared the community from general manager of the firm. The horizons were broadened. having to cope with an event which would have been When the heads of four African states visited Israel, they .disturbing to many. were impressed with the quality of their own national flags His vote negated the previous approval of the Ex- on display, and asked if they could have them. They were sent as a gift from the Foreign Ministry. ecutive Committee, and the proposal was defeated. This process should assure any member of the JewOrders now come in from all parts of the world. The ish Federation that indeed the system works. There was no "railroading". An action of a com- bright and colorful flags flying in several Arab states may mittee was overruled by a conscientious Board of Directors and a concerned Federation president. After the issue was defeated, a compromise motion was introduced and the Board of Directors voted in favor — unanimously. It is the natural order of life that a vacuum is a temporary, The March meeting was a good example of a Dem- unnatural situation. ocratic process in action. Each member of the Board When Israel attacked the PLO, who were operating with was given ample opportunity to ask questions and immunity during the Peace for the Galilee campaign throughout Lebanon, the IDF were welcomed as heroes and discuss the proposal. . Campaign leaders who initiated the request were liberators. The PLO had ruled by intimidation and assason hand to explain the reasons for the additional sination, frequently engaging in theft and rape in the communities they had occupied. funds and to detail how the money would be spent. Then the vote. The importance of, each vote was demonstrated. There should be no doubt that the system works.

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not bear the label, "Made in Israel," but. they come from Berman's workshops, through overseas agents. At the famous Arab Khartoum Conference in 1BG7, Israel-made flags flapped their welcome to the delegates. He was making flags for Lebanon as far back as ten years ago, shipped through Cyprus. Egypt is today a regular customer for its own national standard. When the Salinur Rebbe wanted flags emblazoned with the colors and symbols of his hassidic sect, he ordered them from Berman, but not until a delegation of Satmar mashfiichim had inspected the cloth to make sure there was no shatness, and the sewing machines had been subjected to a special "cleansing" ceremony to make them kosher for the purpose. Itzik Berman is a man of imagination and ideas. He happened to be in the U.S. when the television showed pictures of students in Teheran burning the American flag. He at once telephoned his shop in Jerusalem to air express to him in New York 200 Iranian flags. In partnership with an American, he sold them to the American public, each flag accompanied by a match pad. Not long ago Israel's basketball team played two games against the Russian team in Antwerp. We won one, and lost one. For that occasion Berman provided 5,000 pennants bearing the inscription, in Russian, Hebrew and English, "Let my people go!" The firm, Kalman Berman Industry, at 7 Helene Hamalka Street, Jerusalem, isflourishing.They insist that every component of the product must be Israeli — labor, cotton, and dyes. They are cheaper by some 50% than European competitors. Itzik flies to the U.S. on business a dozen times or more each year (always by El Al, of course), and has been filling orders for a wide range of flags including political banners; Orders are on hand from Singapore and Hong Kong as well. One can walk into the little store in Jerusalem, and on the spot obtain a full display size flag of any one of the world's 164 nations. .There is one flag which he would refuse to produce, however, and that is the PLO banner, except under explicit request of the Israel Foreign Ministry. We had one last question. After the Jordanian flags have been made and displayed, and peace comes, which will be next? He smiled. He already has on hand the first supply of new flags for which he anticipates demand here — the flag of Morocco.

With the withdrawal of IDF forces in Lebanon, we will probably see a renewal of chaos in Lebanon. Let us hope, however, that perhaps it will enable a renewal of the peace talks with Egypt, Jordan and the PLO.

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The editors reserve the right to shorten letters for reasons of length or content. To the Editor: • ' • When I was a small child growing up in Omaha, I was always taught from my grandmother and my parents that. when one gave to charity or did good deeds for those less By fortunate than you were, it was done quietly but from a Allan Greene caring heart. ; . Executive vice president, I have just read the Jewish Press, March 8, and noted Jewish Federation of Omaha "again" that George Will will be speaking here in Omaha, but only those who give $5000 will be privileged; to attend. It truly makes one wonder — why bother giving at all, as The sad fact of life in Lebanon, as it has been for more this procedure is done* constantly. l a m sure many more than a decade, is that "might makes right" and the country good Jewish people in Omaha must feel the same way. is ruled by a variety of heavily armed "gangs" representing > Ruth Perelman many different religious factions. The"se feuds have been To the Editor: fueled by reprisals of greater and greater terror and slaughAlpha Epsilon Phi Sorority is celebrating its 75th Birthter. The only thing, it appears to me, that matters in Lein 1985! The Diamond Jubilee Celebration will be held banon today, is that whoever controls any of the various day in Dallas, June 20-23, at the Marriott, D.F.W. Airport. territories must have the power to invoke their rule by force Any, alumnae desiring additional information concerning and must have the resolve to use it when 'necessary. reservations, please write: '' "•' As Israel evacuates Lebanon, it is deeply concerned with Convention who shall control the territory which has been occupied. ALPHA EPSILON PHI Although they've publicly requested such withdrawal, the 5310 E. Main Street Lebanese government has refused to negotiate or help plan Columbus, Ohio 43213 this withdrawal. . To the Editor: The Central High Graduating Class of 1960 will be having The Israelis are rightfully worried that the government forces, poorly trained and equipped, will not be able to mus- their 25th year Class Reunion June 28-29J ' Invitations have been sent to all the classmates we have ter either the power or resolve to "rule" in the evacuated been able to locate. Those we have" not been able to locate territories; can call Dave Schenck, 397-2500 or 333-9136, Joann VanBut Israel also knows it is time to leave Lebanon. "Que derstoop Kratky 333-4080 or Ken Allen 339-2491 for in Sera, Sera!" The economic and public opinion costs of con- formation. tinuing to occupy this territory are too high. : . ' Dave Schenck

March 22,1885

Correcting errors

By M.J. Rosenberg Near East Report

and resulted in 92 deaths. The ABC segment managed to suggest that the killing of the 12 Israeli soldiers was an almost legitimate retaliation for the earlier bombing.

typographical foul-up" was responsible for a Feb. 19 reference to "a pushy outcry" from Jews determined that the Holocaust not be forgotten. The phra&e appeared in an article on Germany's role in Europe 40 years efter V-E Day. The Journal's assistant managing editor, Charles Stabler, says that the phrase appeared bec&ui.e "a whole line of type was omitted from tine published version of the article" and points out that the Journal has printed a correction. Stabler says that he is glad the readers of the paper "took the trouble to write instead of just deciding that the Journal has gone nuts."

Of course, there ia not the slightest shred of evidence that Israel was involved in the first bombing. It is Israel's enemies who have made that form of warfare their hallmark. Moreover, as Newsweek (March 18) points out, "plausible suspects included Lebanon's many wtrring factions." It adds that "Hizbullah has been waging a tough intramural struggle for control of the Shi'ite Arnal militia . . ." Nevertheless, for some in the media, every atrocity in the Middle East'can be laid at Israel's door. It is blamed even when its troops are trying to do nothing more than get home.

The Journal's willingness to admit error and to print a correction'deserves praise. One of the happier developments within the print media is the greater attention being given to amplifications, clarifications, and out-and-out admissions of error. Some papers now even include special "ombudsman" columns which regularly deal with public complaints about fairness.

Fortunately, the media's unfair treatment of Israel has not affected its standing with the American public or in Congress. Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) represents a .state with only 500 Jewish families. He is, however, one of Israel's strongest and most effective supporters on the Senate Appropriations Committee.

L' Wall Street Journal says that an "embarrassing

Still, most errors go uncorrected and most misinterpretations of events are allowed to stand. This is particularly true in the electronic media. The newspapers at least try to correct some of the most flagrant errors. Television doesn't even try. Coverage of Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, and the atrocities occurring in its wake, have been particularly misleading. On Sunday, Mar. 10, ABC's "World News Tonight" ran a segment on the suicide attack on an Israeli convoy near the Israel-Lebanon border that left 12 Israeli soldiers dead. The segment spent only seconds dealing with the murder of Israeli soldiers — attacked while the army is trying to pull out of Lebanon. Instead, it focused on another bombing near Beirut, one that had occurred two days earlier outside the headquarters of the Shi'ite Hizbullah faction

By Irving Greenberg President, National Jewish Resource Center In November 1984, the United States Agency for International Development caused a sensation in Jewish circles by announcing that it had discoveredwhat appeared to be a kosher pig. The animal, called the babirusa, lives on several islands in Indonesia. A member of the pig family, it appears to have developed a ruminant stomach, i.e., an additional stomach which enables it to chew the cud and thereby live off vegetables and greens. The Bible gives the marks of a kosher animal as: having a split hoof and chewing the cud. The Torah already pointed out that the pig has a split hoof; it is not kosher because it lacks the ability to chew the cud. (Leviticus 11,7) It appears, then, that this variant pig, the babirusa, meets the qualifications of being a kosher animal. Rabbi Moses D. Tendler, Professor of Biology at Yeshiva University and a leading Orthodox scientist, responded that were the ruminant stomach established as fact, then indeed the pig would be kosher. As visions of ham and eggs and BLT danced through the minds of numerous observant Jews, a protest rose from many other Jews. Is nothing sacred? More precisely: is everything permitted? Is not the very essence of kashrut (if not of Judaism) the teaching that some things are prohibited? If a pig — that archsymbol of what has been prohibited for millenia — is kosher, then what is the meaning the word "Kosher"? The same type of objections were raised more than two decades ago, when the first vegetable margarines were developed, making possible a kosher, pareve "butter"-type spread to be served during a meat meat. However, the kosher caterers would not be denied. By now, thanks to the wonders of soybean chemistry, kosher pareve coffee whitener, cheesecake, and ice cream are regularly served at gala meat meals of the most devout Jews without a murmur And if tofutti is here, can a kosher cheeseburger be far behind? The discovery of the kosher pig (if validated) does knock some of the standard explanations of kashrut into a cocked hat. Gone is the scientific/health argument that the purpose is to avoid trichinosis, a disease carried by pigs. Equally vulnerable is the claim that kashrut comes to .teach us denial and self-control. By giving up delicious foods that others have, the one who keeps kosher builds character and learns self-denial, so goes the argument. But if kosher Jews can errjoy pork chops, then where is the self-denial?

Can a kosher cheeseburger be far behind?

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SAC museum shows The Strategic Air Command Museum will commemorate the 40th anniversary of tlie Allied liberation of Europe from Nazi occupation with an exhibit of photographs taken at Buchenwald concentration camp the day it was liberated in March 1945. Twelve large photographs will be on display through Memorial Day. They graphically portray the Nazi atrocities at the Buchenwald camp in what is now East Germany. A SAC Museum spokesman said the exhibit is a reminder of why America commit led so many lives and resources to the defeat of Nazi (iermanv. The 'SAC Museum is located at 2510 Clay Street, Bellevue. It is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Most of the bombers used in World War II, such as the B-17, B25 and B-29, are on regular display (it the museum.

On March 4 he told Marty Tolchin of the New York Times why. "I am convinced that it is in our best national interest to make sure that a strong, viable Israel continues to exert its influence in that part of the world." He says that the United States has got "more than our money's worth" from its support of Israel. For example, "when they told us how to knock out the SAM sites in Lebanon, it saved us billions," he said. In many ways, Daniel Inouye is not typical of pro-Israel members of the House and Senate. A Japanese-American who lost his right arm while fighting the Nazis with the all Japanese-American 442d regiment, Inouye has studied Judaism and, in fact seriously considered converting. However, in one regard, Inouye's support for Israel is identical to that of his colleagues. He understands that Israel is America's ally. For Inouye, that's the bottom line.

to enter. All too often, the reaction was: "You can't fire me, I quit." Kosher cooking is meant to be deprivation and character-building. But the Talmud already contradicted this misreading. In the Tractate Hullin, the Talmud teaches that "Everything that the Torah prohibited to us, it gave us an equivalent that is permitted." The Talmud cites, among other examples, liver, which is rich in red blood corpuscles, and chivta, a kosher fish that has the flavor of pork. (I never could figure out how the rabbis know that.) The Talmudic point is that the Torah did not come to take the pleasure out of life. There is no special holiness in denial. Kosher cooking should not be mediocre in preparation or inferior in pleasure. In an inspired intuition along these lines, Helen Nash of New York, a gourmet cook and a committed Jew, published a cookbook called, Kosher Cuisine (Random House, 1984), in which the great recipes of various international cuisines have been recreated, using only kosher ingredients. The discovery of the 'kosher pig' frees us to focus on the true meaning of kashrut and of holiness.

majority culture led to the interpretation of kashrut as separation. Classically, Judaism affirms the uniqueness and distinctiveness of each moment in life rather than withdrawal from or denial of life. Pleasure and eating, done properly, are holier than denial. The proper way is to experience pleasure in all its proper specialness, i.e., holiness. The rabbis taught us to express the holiness through choosing what food to eat; through prayer acknowledging that life's pleasures are a gift from God; through bracha (blessing) bringing out the uniqueness of each moment and each food; and through sharing and tzedakah, which express our sense of the unity of life and human's compassion foe each other.

Pleasure and eating, done properly, are holier than denial More than eating is at stake in keeping kosher. Rabbi Israel Slanter (1810-1883) once said: "You check to make sure that the meat is kosher. So you must check that your money is kosher." One can technically eat kosher but do it in boorish or selfish and non-sharing fashion. This is what Nachmanides called being "a boor/evil one under the authority of the Torah." Properly done, kashrut brings out the sense of Jewish distinctiveness, reverence for life, and human responsibility. 'Homogenized eating,' i.e., eating all foods, any time, any way, misses the chance to make eating a holy experience.

Holiness means special, unique, valuable. Holiness implies a special quality that is directed toward life and goodness. God is the ultimate Holy One because He is all life, all goodness, all uniqueness. The purpose of the Jewish people, as a holy people, is to be special and unique, and by model and teaching point humanity in the direction of life, goodness, redemption. To discover the holiness in the world is to bring out the uniqueness and value of life which Kashrut, properly understood, should not be relegated to characterize a world created by the Divine. Judaism seeks • to educate toward respect for life; this is the appropriate observant Jews alone. In a way, the concept of kosher poses a question to all humans. What do you see in life experiattitude toward a world in which the Divine is present. ences (such as eating)? Every act of life (including eating) should be a conscious one, directed toward holiness.

The purpose of the Jewish p e o p l e . . . is to be special and unique

Kashrut is designed to bring out these attitudes in the area of eating. Years ago, Professor Jacob Milgrom pointed out that the underlying conception behind kashrut is reverence for life. The Torah's ideal is vegetarianism because no one should live by killing another life. Since the world is not perfect, meat is permitted for the sake of human welfare. The conditions of the killing and preparation of animal food are restricted. The requirements are: swift and painless killing, removal of blood (to deny blood-thirstiness) and prohibition of mixing meat and milk (meat=death/milk=source of life). These conditions are designed to remind us of the sacredness of life.

As Jews came into the modern world and were exposed to the exciting variety of non-Jewish cuisine, many gave up kashrut. These who continued to observe began to offer the rationalizations of health reasons or denial and self-control. This led to a further deterioration of standards of excellence in cooking. Kosher law requires the removal of blood; this was translated into making every peice of meat so well done that it could pass for shoe leather.

' It is true that a side effect of the kashrut process is that someone may be denied a particular food that he or she likes. However, this side effect is not necessarily desirable, and finding an equivalent permitted object would be an appropriate religious response. After all, life itself is best glorified by by celebrating and enjoying it. One passage in the Tractate Kiddushin states that a human being will have to give judgement for those pleasures in the world which were given by God which the person inappropriately denied him/herself.

All too often, the Jew who kept kosher seemed consigned to the fate of the little child pressing his face against the . window of the candy shop, seeing all the goodies but unable

Kashrut does result in separation of Jews, but.that, too, is not an end in itself. The goal is distinctiveness, not separation. Weakness of inner conviction and inability to resist

Kashrut poses the question to every Jew: How does the fact that you are a Jew show up in your eating? What do you eat because you are a Jew? Eating matzoh on Passover because I want to identify with my people and their freedom from slavery — even if one does nothing else is a statement of kashrut. Not eating bread on Passover; not eating shrimp or pork because that is a biblical prohibition or because there is. some special role or memory in Jewish culture to that prohibition, is a form of kashrut; Not eating lettuce or grapes when they are picked under an exploitative migrant worker system and the owners resist unionization, is a form of kashrut. These are extensions of the classical system, and they form a harmonious whole with it. Keeping kosher totally is a means of consecrating all of life. Moment Magazine (January-February 1985) has nowreported that claims of the discovery of a kosher pig are erronious. Warren Thomas of the Los Angeles Zoo. home of this country's only babirusas. was quoted as saying. "The babirusa has a slightly modified.* a sacculated. stomach, a little different from other pigs, but it is not a ruminant." If this report is correct, you can hold the bacon. But even if its kosher status does not hold up, the babirusa will have made its contribution to Jewish life if it frees us to see the true nature of holiness. In the Jewish ideal, even' act and every moment of life, properly done, is saturated with holiness. To bring out the value and uniqueness and divine Presence in every experience is the classic .Jewish role. As for the loss of the babirusa. I can onlv sav. "Tusk, tusk."

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SERVICES: Friday: make the Children of Israel Parashat VaYikra Mincha and Kabbalat a people, There is a shared Shabbat HaHodesh Shabbat 6:30 p.m. group experience here, sufBy Rabbi Myer S. Kripke The Late Friday Night famThe Torah reading for fering and redemption from ily service on March 22 is this third of the four special suffering. And the expericancelled so that Beth Israel Sabbaths that precede Pass- ence is given a deep spiritual members can attend the Sabbath Candlelighting for Friday, March 22, 6:20 p.m. over describes how our an- dimension through the presentation of Dr. Allan cient ancestors were pre- Passover celebration. Here Gould, Scholar-in-Resi( pared for the Passover of are the foundations of peoMatch 2 J — Julie DurmasP'*-£-' El dence for the Kallah WeekEgypt, the first Passover. plehood. end, at Beth El Synagogue. kin; March 30 — Alan SERVICES: <t>'CL'L Though the term is not The passage speaks of the Schulewitz. Saturday: Friday: 8 p.m. Friday: 8 p.m. offering of a lamb, which used, what the Torah is notMorning Service 8:45 a.m. Allan Gould, the scholar Saturday: was to be eaten within the ing is nothing less than the A Kiddush will follow the in residence for the Kcllah Prophets study 10 a.m. family circle, and of the birth of the Jewish people. SERVICES: service in the Social Hall. Weekend, will speak. An Matzah, which was to be ea- Abraham-Sarah, Isaac-ReFriday: 8:15 p.m. Class with the rabbi 5:45 Oneg Shabbat will follow ten instead of leavened becca, and Jacob-RachelRabbi Sidney H. Brooks services. p.m. Leah were its ancestors: but bread for seven days. and Rabbi StepVian F. Bar- Saturday: Mincha 6:30 p.m. peoplehood comes with It is the first verse, howack will officiate. Mincha will be followed Morning services 9:30 a.m. Friday: 8 p.m. Moses and Passover and the ever, to which I call attenThe celebration of Jewish by Shalosh S'udot, Ma'ariv An Oneg Shabbat will fol— Members of Men's Club tion. It identifies the month, Exodus. Music Festival will be ob- will conduct the services. low. and Havdalah. Nisan then is the birth' of Nisan as the "first of the DR. GOULD LECTURE served with "The Joy of There will be a kiddush fol- Saturday: month of the Jewish people. months," obviously because Prayer" by Martin KalmanDr. Gould's second KalServices 9 a.m. lowing services. The whole month is singled lah Weekend presentation off, presented by Cantor Minha-Ma'ariv services Minha, Seudah Shlishit, it includes Passover. For the average Jew, who out for celebration (and, inHarold I. Firestone and the will be held on Saturday Maariv and Havdalah 4:30 6:30 p.m. knows that Rosh haShanah, deed, later Jewish liturgy evening, March 2li at 8 p.m. Temple Israel Quartet. Rabbi Paul Drazen and p.m. ' The Oneg Shabbat fol- Cantor Emil Berkovits will Shaharit: Monday and the New Year, occurs in an took note of this, down to at Beth Israel Synagogue. our own day). If Passover is lowing the service will be conduct the services. Minyanaire service Thursday mornings at 7:15 early autumn month, this the birthday, Nisan is the may be modestly puzzling. A sponsored by Temple Israel Sunday morning services Sunday: at 9 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. birthmonth. And Torah will be held at 9 a.m. in the Sisterhood. Mishnah class: First and year should normally begin calls it the first of the p.m. with its first month. Saturday: Goldstein Chapel. third Sundays 10 a.m. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 5:30 There are explanations months. Breakfast and class with Morning Service 11 a.m. p.m. In passing, note how our for this anomaly, into which RELIGIOUS SCHOOL the rabbi on March 24 is I do not wish to enter here. liturgy prepares for PassSaturday, March 23 — 9 LUNCH AND LEARN^ cancelled to enable Beth IsSuffice it to say that our over, with increasing emrael members to attend the a.m.; Sunday, March 24 — The Lunch and Learn se"New Year" comes at the phasis on its approach, with ries with the rabbi will con- SERVICES: third Kallah Weekend pres- 10 a.m. beginning of what the Bible the expectation and exciteHEBREW SCHOOL tinue on Thursday, March First and third Friday of entation by Dr. Allan Gould Daled, Monday, March 25 28, noon, at the Conant Ho- the month: 7:30 p.m. An calls the seventh month. A ment rising slowly to a'high at 10 a.m. at Temple Israel. Oneg Shabbat follows the moment's reflection about pitch as Yom Tov comes Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 6:30 — 4 and 5 p.m. Bet, Tues- tel. day, March 26 — 4 and 5 service and everyone is wel- "fiscal years" and "school ever nearer. Fully seven p.m. years" and the like will l weeks pass from the first p.m. Gimmel, Wednesday, come. LATE FRIDAY DEMONSTRATION quickly make this seem less special Sabbath till PassMarch 27 — 4 p.m. Aleph, SERVICES SEDER over itself. strange. A Demonstration Seder Thursday, March 28 — 4 Services will be held at Who can avoid the birthI wish, instead, to point 8:15 p.m. on Friday, March SERVICES: for all Beth. Israel students and 5 p.m. out the emphasis the Bible day celebration,, when so B'NAI MITZVAH 29. will he held on March 31, 10 Friday: 7 p.m. gives to Pesah and the many reminders punctuate Mark Stephen Spiza.m.-noon. It is also open to Daily and Saturday: month Nisan in which it oc- the stream of Sabbaths? man, son of Dorothy and all parents and to any inThe residents and staff of curs. (The Torah calls the BAT MITZVAH terested adults. The Dem- Phill Spizman, will celeKaren Schwalb, daugh- the Rose Blumkin Home inonstration Seder is an op- brate his Bar Mitzvah dur- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Natan vite the families, volunteers month "Aviv" — i.e., "the portunity for everyone to ' ing Shabbat services Friday, Schwalb, will become a and friends of the residents spring month.") improve their skills at mak- March 22 and Saturday, Bat Mitzvah on Friday eve- to attend services in the What the Bible is noting is this: the Book of Genesis ing'their family Seder more March 23. Deadline for registraPamela Elizabeth ning, March 29 and Satur- Herbert Goldsten Syn- gives the history of a family, meaningful. tion for the Family/ agogue. Kiddush following day morning, March 30. that of Abraham, Isaac and A light lunch will be Brodkey, daughter: of Adult Shabbaton to be services on Shabbat. Jacob, and Joseph. But they served at the minimum Sandy and Sherman held at the O'Donnell Charles Guss joined with SENIOR LUNCHEON are not yet a "people" nor Brodkey, will celebrate her charge of $1 for adults and Center in North Omaha Rabbi Myer Kripke in conIf you have not attended even a "religious entity." 50C for children 14 and un- Bat Mitzvah during Shab- Rabbi Drazen's senior ducting Shabbat services on April 26 and 27 is this It is the shared suffering der. Reservations may be bat Services Friday, March members luncheon, call in last weekend. Sunday, March 24th. in Egypt and the profoundly made through the Syn- 29 and Saturday, March 30. your reservation for lunch Contact Cantor Leo moving experience of the agogue office. Fettman at 551-6609 or which will be held on Exodus, celebrated reliCONGREGATIONAL 556-6288. Wednesday, March 27,11:30 giously as the Passover, that SERVICES: PASSOVER SEDER Rabbi. Leland Lifschiz A congregational Seder is •u vnt m wii MM mf-( conducts services in the Caplanned for the first night of SERVICES: Saturday: 8:45 a.m. SECOND SEDER pehart Chapel every Friday Natan and Hannah Schwalb the Passover holiday, FriSisterhood will have the at 8 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat day, April 5, at 7 p.m. Many Sunday: 8 a.m. cordially invite you to attend Seder on the second night of follows the service. of our congregants have the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Passover, Saturday, April 6 come to look forward to a -United TaSmud beginning at 7:15 p.m. ReKaren Yael beautiful and meaningful Torah of Omaha servations may b^ mailed to Seder experience at Beth IsFriday, March 29, 8:15 p.m. Magda Fried. rael. Make your arrangeParent/Teacher ConferSaturday, March 30, 9:30 a.m. ments early and plan to join ences for students in grades Beth El Synagogue and celebrate with us. PASSOVER Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wolf 3-8 will be held in the Social Reservations are $12.50 Hall at the JCC on Tuesday, WORKSHOP of Jerusalem, Israel an- I-XK=H for adults and $6 for chil- March 26. Rabbi Drazen will present nounce the birth of a daughdren under 13 years of age. To ease the flow of traffic, pointers for planning your ter, Esther B'racha.. Seder preparations are un> parents are asked to follow Seder on Sunday, March 31, Maternal grandparents Nebraska Kosher Meat Market will be der the chairmanship of this schedule: 6:30 p.m.-8 10 a.m. are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Alclosed for Passover starting 2 p.m.on Seymour and Georgianne p.m. — Families with names p'erson of Omaha and Mr. Steinberg. and Melvin Wolf of New beginning with A-M; 8 pmBeth El seder Friday April 5, reopening the morn9:30 pm — Families with Mrs. Fried has announced Rochelle, NY. Maternal D'VAR TORAH ing of Sunday, April 14. names beginning with N-Z. that children are most wel- great-grandfather is Rev. PRESENTATIONS The following are schedParents who are unable to come to attend the congre- Arthur Gendler. The baby is Good Yontif to all. uled to make the Shabbat attend the conferences are gational seder and that sit- named for her maternal Joe and Dave D'va'r Torah presentations: asked to contact the teach- ters will, care for them great-grandmother, the late Esther Gendler. during breaks. March 23 — Henry Appel; L~^J •~^r t p i i U

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Amit Worfien to honor Hannah Mushkin Gould PIONEER VVOMLN By Helen Schwartz " H i n e n ma tov uma na'im, shevet achira gam yachad" (How wonderful for brothers to sit together" . . . this well-known Hebrew song filled with air with children's voices from Ethiopia and Russia mingled with the voices of Arab and Druze children in Na'amat's Natanya, Israel day and night home. We have come a long way in the past 60 years and this will be the focal point of this year's parent/child luncheon at Highland Country Club on April 14 at 12:30 p.m. Reservations for the luncheon may be made with either Linda Levich at 4939449 or Rita Weinberg at 339-5049. Reservations are not limited just to parents and children of Pioneer Women Na'amat. We'd love to have grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins . . . the entire "mispocha" attend and friends too. MAMALOSHEN SOCIETY The Mamaloshen Society will meet in the Older Adult Lounge of the JCC on March 31 at 2 p.m. The agenda'at the meeting will consist of Jewish readings by some of our members and continuing with our "roots". We request that all those that wish to have their "roots" recorded, come prepared with your information to this meeting. Scripts of some Jewish one-act plays have been ordered from New York and hopefully, they will arrive in' time to be presented for discussion at this meeting. JWV POST #260 Epstein-Morgan Post No. 260 Jewish War Veterans of USA will have its regular monthly meeting March 28, 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post No. 1 Club. Members, please attend and support your veterans organization. After the meeting, coffee and rolls will be served. B'NAI B'RITH WOMEN B'nai B'rith Women of Omaha will hold its annual Donor Luncheon on March 28, at noon at the Venice Inn, 72 and Pacific streets. Coordinating the event are Rosalie Greenspan, Donor

Pamela Brodkey Pamela Brodkey, daughter of Sherman and Sandy Brodkey, will become a Bat Mitzvah, March 30 at Temple Israel. An honor student at Beveridge Junior High School, she enjoys swimming, travel, and photography. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. David Hahn and Edward E.. Brodkey.

chain OJiif-n .«nd 1'ricda Krizelman and Doris IzanBtat, co-chairwomen. The afternoon's program will feature Ronda Thompson, assistant general manager of the Omaha Better Business Bureau. Her topic will be "How to be a Cautious Consumer". B'nai B'rith Women Donor funds aie used to support a variety of projects which include the Children's Home in Israel, BBYO, Hillel, Dolls for Democracy, Memo-Date books for the public schools, and the Anti-Defamation League. The luncheon cost is $5.25 per person and reservations are requested by March 25. Reservations may be made by contacting Rosalie Greenspan, 3938108, Doris Izenstat, 3910935, or Frieda Krizelman, 391-0661. NCJW EVENTS NCJW — Omaha Section will host Deborah Kaniewski for three separate events. Ms. Kaniewski heads the operations of NCJW's legislative office in Washington D.C. On March 26, Ms. Kaniewski will meet with Omaha Section's State Public Affairs Committee at 6 p.m. at the J.C.C. for a legislative update. On March 27, Ms. Kaniewski will be the featured speaker at an American Affairs Luncheon co-sponsored by NCJW, Hadassah and ORT. The noon luncheon will be held at Temple Israel Synagogue. Later that same evening, an open board meeting will follow a 6 p.m. no-host dinner at the J.C,C. where Ms. Kaniewski will present to discuss topics which include the church-state issue. WOMEN'S AMERICAN ORT An American Affairs luncheon, co-sponsored by Women's American ORT, Hadassah, and National Council of Jewish Women, will be held Wednesday, March 27, at Temple Israel. The luncheon will be held at noon and will cost $4.75. Free babysitting service is being provided at Temple — please note that there are no facilities for infants. If you would like to attend please call Beth Leeds 333-5532, by March 25, with your reservations for lunch and the sitter service, if needed. Omaha ORT Chapter announces its slate of officers for the year 1985-1986: president — Beth Leeds; Honor Roll vice president — Joye Wees; membership vice president — Carol Nathan; community affairs vice president — Diane Malashock; education vice president — Caryn Rifkin; treasurer — Linda Smith; recording secretary — Jan Farber; corresponding secretary — Cheryl Levine; parliamentarian — Linda Dunn. Note on your cajendars that the Board Meeting has been changed to April 15. The Bowlathon held Feb. 23, to benefit ORT's Earning Power Improvement Courses (EPIC), was our most successful ever thanks to chairmen Joye Wees and Linda Smith, and the generous support of our sponsors and bowlers.

Mrs. Hannah Mushkin Gould, whose early years were spent in Sioux City, will be honored by AMIT Women with its coveted Humanitarian Award at the Third Annual Scholarship Dinner in iisverly Hills, CA on March 24. Mrs. Roselle Silberstein, immediate past national president of AMIT, will fly in from New York to present the award. Mrs, Gould was born in Russia and emigrated to this country at the age of 18. Shortly after coming to New York, she joined her brothers Michael and Milton Mushkin in Sioux City, Iowa. She was graduated from Sioux City High School in 1923, and then studied nursing at Brooklyn

Jewish Hospital. For 50 years she worked as a registered nurse. In 1938 Hannah was married in Sioux City. Hannah was remarried late-in life to Max D." Gould, the brother'of the late Bessie Gotisfeld, founder of AMIT (then Mizrachi Women's Organization). She-endowed "a building at AMIT Women's Beth Hayeled Childhaven Jerusalem, known as the Max and Esther Gould Building, and a library at the AMIT Rehovot High School in Tel Aviv, hearing the same name. Over the years, her philanthropy to AMIT Women and other organizations has totaled over half a million dollars.

KNEETER-NOVAK Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kneeter have returned from a trip to Mazatlan after being married Feb. 2.'! at Temple Israel. Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks performed the ceremony which was attended by the couples' children and mem-

bers of the immediate (amily. Mrs. Kneeter, the former Lois Shapiro Novak, is a sales associate with CBS Real Estate. Mr. Kneeter is the owner of Kneeter Furs in both Omaha and Des Moines, Iowa. The couple will reside in Omaha.

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Speakers to address joint luncheon "American Women — Masters of our Fate" will be the theme of ihe third annual Joint American Affairs Luncheon hosted by National Council of Jewish Women, Omaha Section, American Women's ORT, and the Omaha Chapter of Hadassah. The luncheon will be held on March 27, at noon at Temple Israel. A panel discussion will be presented by John Cavanaugh, Deborah Kaniewski, and Sheldon Filger. John Cavanaugh has been a familiar public figure in Omaha for a number of years. He served two terms in the United States Congress as a representative of Nebraska's Second District.. While in the House of Representatives, Mr. Cavanaugh was a member of the Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs Committee, the International Relations Committee, and the Post Office and Civil Service Committee. He also served in the Nebraska State Legislature and was an elected delegate to the 1984 Democratic National Convention. A graduate of Creighton University School of Law, Mr. Cavanaugh is a partner in the Omaha law firm of Kutak, Rock and Campbell. He will be speaking on

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"Women in Legislation" at the upcoming American Affairs meeting. Presenting information on "Women's Issues" will be Deborah Kaniewski, the Washington representative for National Council of Jewish Women. Ms. Kaniewski heads the operations of the Washington, D.C. legislative office and is responsible for working with the United States Congress and Executive Branch in fostering the goals and priorities of NCJW. She writes the NCJW Washington Newsletter and the Leg-

islative Update. Prior to her current position, Ms. Kaniewski served as a legislative aide to two United States-Representatives. She attended the University of New Hampshire and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and holds 'a bachelor's degree in economics. Sheldon Filger, Plains States Regional director of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith will present the topic "Women and Anti-Semitism" on the American Affairs panel. Mr.

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B'nai B'rith honors pblice arid firemen

Stanley Krieger (left) and David Siegel co-chaired Cornhusker Lodge's program honoring police and firemen retirees last Sunday at the Jewish Community Center. Participating are, from left, Frank Goldberg, Lodge trustee; Keith Lant, public safety director; Fire Chief H. A. Dahlquist, Police Chief Robert C. Wadman, and City Council President Bernie Si-

Teens: Talk Up! :. • . "A Look at the Lighter side of Judaism" with humorist and author Dr. Allan Gould Saturday, March 23 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. - J.C.C.

By Nancy Pearlmaa Starting off the LOVE mint befits c~ concerts was Ernie Priesman. Not only did he play the organ beautifully to a full house,: but it was also his birthday. Lief Erickson and Lambert Bartek showed upfindjoined in. Helen Shukert. and I were there to help. Miriam Simon has been helping Lucille Brodkey with the Monday Dingo. It's so good to see Miriam volunteering again. It's also good to see the teenagers come out, sponsored by the Young Volunteers of the Girls Club of Omaha. Steve and Myra Potter, houseparents at Boys Town, brought Mercedes Thomas, Tina John, Tracey Lundeen and Tammy Dunham. We wish to apologize to Seth for the mix-up in the last column about his farewell party at the Home. Seth gave the party for residents, and they were guestB instead of the other way around.

the clean up committee Also helping were the Boys Town girls. Many came in costume, the outstanding ones being a snowman, Charlie Chsplin, an 1890 sunbather, and Seth LeVy as the Cookie Monster. All of the costumed participants got a gift, thanks to these businesses: Food City, Bakers, Sherman Bakery,-Borsheims, Cris' Drug, Pizza Hut, Bugel Bin, Lippetts Bottle Shop, Kevi's Amoco, One Hour Photo and Steve Skid. LOVE's second mini-concert was the same night and the Gladys May trio performed to another full house. Thanks to Georgia Ostrow and Helen Shukert for serving punch and banana bread. JDuke Dloogoff drove residents to join the Bunch For Lunch group in the Mandarin Restaurant. The Thursday watercolor class is in full swing; more participants are needed and we have one volunteer, Ann Shulman, helping out.

Helen Shukert gave each Several folks saw Leif Erresident a box of raisins to ickson, choral director, perthank them for their good form as director of the Barwishes while she-was in the ker Shop Quartet at Burke hospital. Manicurists, Fran High. Shane and David KoKimmel, Helen Rifkin, tok drove. Thanks toRuth Frank, Joie Simon and George Schapiro, Sol Mann Hermene Zweiback are and Irving Forbes, the doing a fantastic job. lovely Purim boxes fixed by Purim was a busy and fun the residents were delivered time with films, the Day to Jewish people at other School performing, and the nursing homes with Mary Purim party. Jacob Rosen- Wine's hamantashen inside. berg and Ann Ellis were Helen Shukert, Sylvia Ross, crowned king and queen, Ida Zoorwill and Sally Venand Jacob told the story of ger helped pack the boxes. Purim. Kathy Nelson did a The Tuesday Musicale belly dance and everyone folks surprized Cheryl Kapwelcomed back the guest of honor, Karin Johnson and sak with birthday wishes. her son Shawn. She drew Look for volunteers selling raffle tickets for the handnames for prizes. made afghan. Residents also Phyllis and Normand are selling them with a prize Roffman helped serve the of a $10 gift certificate from wine and cheese and were on Brandeis going to the resi-

dent who sells the most. Sylvia Ross end Ida Zoorwill an co-chairpersons. Invitations are addressed for the LOVE Banquet April 25, thanks to Ann Belmont, Dorothy Ratner, Shirley Kirchenbaum and Ronnie Jacobsen. Sally Venger and Reva Oruch are co-chairpersons of the Lap Robe Project and will see to it that Jewish residents in non-Jewish nursing homes receive one. Watch for volunteers in their new smocks . . . they look great. If you want to order one, call Helen Shukert. Our gift shop has Passover American Greeting cards at 25 percent off, so come in and do your shopping. Open from 1 to 3.

LIBBY EPSTEIN Libby Katleman Epstein, a native of Omaha and a resident of the Livingston Plaza Apartments, died March 18 in Methodist Hospital. She was 87. Graveside services were conducted March 19 at Golden Hill Cemetery with Rabbi Paul Drazen, of Beth El Synagogue, officiating. Mrs. Epstein was preceded in death by her husband, Dave, and son, Ber' nard. She is survived by son, Arthur, of Omaha; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and sister, Jeanette Ban, of Omaha. During World War II, Mrs. Epstein was active in the Red Cross. She had served as president of Beth Israel Sisterhood. The family suggested memorials to the Heart Fund or to a favorite charity.

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Here are some Passover recipk-s for you to try. (Meat) '/< cup oil • I hirtje onion*, chopped 1 salt and pepper to taste : cup while wine .'! CI;J;S 1 can tomato-mushroom 4 mat/us sauce l'/j pounds chopped meat . Saute onions in oil until tender. Add meat until the redness disappears. Add tomato-mushroom sauce. Salt and pepper to taste. Beat egns. Add wine. Line pan with aluminum foil and grease. Use two matzos (breach layer. Take mat/us, one at a time, dip into egg-wine mixture and line pan. Add \h meat mixture. Place two more soaked matzos on top'of meat mixture and repeat, alternating meat and matzos. Top with two soaked matzos. Pour any.remaining egg wine over all. Cover with aluminum foil. Place in preheated :i75° oven for Vi hour. While this bakes, make mushroom sauce: '•'A to 1 cup cold water salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp. potato starch 'A cup oil 1 pound fresh mushrooms 3 large onions, chopped fine Saute onions in oil until tender. Add sliced mushrooms. Dilute potato starch in cold water and add salt and pepper to taste. After lasagna has baked '/i hour, remove foil and pour mushroom sauce over top and bake an additional 15 minutes. : Israeli Fruit Soup (back by popular demand) :i cups fruit — fresh or 3 tbsp. potato starch dried — any 2 quarts water, sugar to combination taste :) cups orange juice cold water Chop fruit and cook with the 2 quarts water and sugar until tender. Add orange juice and cook over low heat until it boils gently..Dissolve potato starch in small amount of cold water and add to boiling mixture. Cook 2 minutes longer, Chill. Add two tablespoons lemon juice before serving. Serve cold. •"' ' '

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V1-V2 cup lemon juice Vi cup chopped nuts Combine all ingredients for pastry. Spread % of the dough on the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch pah and up the sides 1 inch. Bake for 20 minutes at 325 degrees. Refrigerate remaining dough until needed. Remove the crust from the oven and, while hot, spread preserves mixed with the lemon juice. Add chopped nuts. Crumble" remaining refrigerated dough on top. Bake an additional 30-35 minutes at 325 degrees. Cut when cool. Unbelievably delicious. May also be made with pineapple preserves. Luscious Lemon Pie Crust -Juice of 1 lemon '/a cup finely crushed whole Rind of 1 lemon wheat matzah or matzah Vi cup sugar meal 3 eggs Vz cup finely chopped nuts Combine lemon juice, rind, sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Add matzah meal or crushed matzah and nuts. Combine well. Spread in 2 well-greased pie tins. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden. Cool. Filling 2 tbsp. unflavored gelatin l'/a cups sugar softened in '/s cup cold 8 egg yolks water . 1 cup lemon juice (juice of 2 tbsp. lemon rind 6 or 8) 8 egg whites Dash salt Combine salt, •'/< cup sugar and egg yolks in top of double boiler. Stir constantly over hot water until mixture thickens — about 5 minutes. Add rind and gelatin mixture. Let cool. Beat egg whites with rest of sugar until stiff but not dry. Fold into lemon mixture. Pour mixture into pie crust. Chill. If desired, top with meringue made of 2 egg whites whipped with '/> cup sugar until stiff. Garnish with chopped nuts.

Fruit Compote; Combine in saucepan: VSi cup sugar 1 stick cinnamon 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Vi tsp. whole cloves '/< cup water Mix well and boil 2 minutes. Strain off spices, and add 2 cups each fresh strawberries and fresh pineapple wedges. Chill. Bananas may be added a t serving time. Serves 6. . Passover Buns 4 eggs '/i cup oil l'/i cups matzo meal 1 T. sugar 1 cup water '/< tsp. salt Add oil to water and bring to a boil. Mix together meal, salt and sugar and add all at once to boiling mixture, stirring hard. Remove from heat and transfer to mixer bowl. Have eggs at room temperature. Beat in eggs, one at at time, beating hard after each addition. Drop from tablespoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in pre-heated 425 degree oven 15 minutes. Then reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 20-25 minutes longer or until nicely browned.

Gene Brandt (left) administrator of the Rose Blurrikin Jewish home, presents a going-away gift to Seth Levy, assistant administrator, during a party at the Jewish Community Center last week. Mr. Levy was feted by his fellow employes upon leaving for his new position in Tulsa. Ready to unwrap the present is Seth's son, Jacob. Popcorn-Candy-Nuts and more! • Paro'n Fine • *? Chocolates, Kosher for Passover • "Jelly B e l l y Jelly Beans • Fine Assorted Candy • Gift Canisters

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With the words of JCC director Steven Rod drilled into the hole in my head,.. "If you like the show, tell 10 people, if you love the show, tell 100 people, if you don't like the show, stay here until you do . . ." I don't know what the 50 or so first nighters will tell their friends about the current JCC production of A Hole in the Head, but take it from this reviewer, telling thousands of readers in a few column inches is not such an easy task. So let's start with some impressions and perhaps the process will end with a conclusion. At first glance, the panoramic view of the set leaves one wishing for wide angle eyes. The set occupies the entire width of the stage and is constructed so that the action flows without disturbing scene changes. Unfortunately, at least in the first act, there was too much unnecessary running around the stage by that young, spirited, Chad Polikov, who later in the show settled down to deliver a strikingly good performance

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Areyouccxicemed about the future of the Jewish people in the worid? Jonathan Hick, 12 Yes, the Arab jjopuluhon is getting bigger. Israel is increasing in population, but their inflation is so high they have to borrow money to pay for their equipment.

Mordy g t h w d t z , 13 Yeo — I krjovv t litre's always going to be. Jews, but they won't always be "religious" Jews. I think Hassidic will survive and lieform and Conservative but not the Orthodox. 53?

Alan Kricsfeld, 12 Yes — if nobody cares about their religion anymore — since it's not the major religion it will eventually fade away if they don't care about it.

Amy Zuber, 12 Yes — because there are so many anti-Semitic people in the world.

Randi Friedel, daughter of Leonard' and Phyllis Friedel, former Omahans, has Miss been selected as an out- Friedel standing Young Woman of America for 1984 in recognition of her ability, accomplishments, and service to the community. Since Miss Friedel has lived in Phoenix she has been involved in leadership positions with the Paradise Valley Education Association; the United Jewish Campaign, in which she led a Phoenix group to Israel last, summer on a singles mission; and has also been active > nationally in Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority.

standing performance in Real Estate service and her professionalism demonstrated during her first licensed year, in which she sold $l'/2 million in home sales." . . . Anne W. Joseph has been accepted for a 10-week internship in the Child Life Department of Johns Hopkins Hospital located in .Baltimore, M d . . , ,. Mrs. Joseph was one of six people picked nationally to participate in this internship. Mrs. Joseph holds a B.A. in Child Care Work from Incarnate Word College, San Antonio, Tx. She is married to Edward Joseph, Regional Director of the Israel Bond office.

Former Omahan Cynthia Bobbi Leibowitz has been Wolpa Hochster has been named New Associate of the named the 1984 recipient of Year by CBS Real Estate the Louis H. and Madlyn B. Company at its annual Barnett Young Leadership Awards Banquet. The award Award of the Jewish Fedwas presented for "out- eration of Fort Worth and t Balloon Tycoons * * Specializing in | * Formal artdlraScf.—ClY

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Michael Rosenblatt, 12 Yes — because I feel that the Jewish people are a special group of people and they should prosper. They're having difficulty keeping together as a group because of inter-marriage and things like that.

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FISHMAN/K ATZMAN Mr. and Mrs. Al Fishman of Detroit, Mich., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Marcia Es--^ ther, to Howard Jay Katzman, son of Madeline and Maury Katzman of Omaha. Miss Fishman is a graduate of . the University of Michigan and earned her law'degree from Wayne State University. She is a practicing attorney in Atlanta; ' The future groom, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, is engaged in commercial and residential construction in Atlanta. A July wedding in Detroit is planned.

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A letter from Munich surgeries within their residency. Hence, in Jonathan's ob-

Editor's note: Dr. Jonathan R. 'Fox, a graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is currently on a threemonth fellowship as an orthopedic surgeon at a hospital in Munich, West Germany. His wife, Hence, who has a master's degree in social work, recently wrote their family in Omaha expressing their feelings about life and work in Munich. The Jewich Press received permission to publish excerpts which are us follows: Dear Mom, Janie, Alan, Dan, Judy, David and Jay, and Grandma . . . both of our emotional underlying questions concerning why NnziismV Why persecution of the Jews? Why did everything happen the way it did? Could it happen again? What are the Germans saying about us as Americans? What are they saying about us as Jews? Is their unfriendliness directed at us as Americans or Jews, or is it a cultural distance from each other? Being here in Germany and Munich — about 20 minutes from Dachau by train, all of our emotions and fears are surfacing making this a very intense experience for both of us. Thankfully, we're here together to face it and learn. Our emotions were peaked last Sunday as we took the train to Dachau. That is an experience beyond words. Seeing the first concentration camp and the two remaining structures (the fences, watch towers, administration building, stoves and unused gas chamber, as well as the reconstructed infirmary and the foundations of the original buildings) is beyond belief. It felt bitter cold outside which served to augment our experience and make us really think about suffering. The site is set up with a museum of photos which "tries to be objective" about the history. It does seem to accomplish that goal fairly well. There is also a 30-minute English-narrated movie which gives facts as well as pictures. I didn't realize that political dissenters, POW's (mainly Russians) and many priests from all countries were also in the camps with the Jews. Our immediate reactions while spending two and onehalf hours there were different. I cried, Jonathan got angry and questioned several times, why didn't the prisoners revolt, there were more of them than guards? For most of the time there, we were both very quiet, trying to absorb the reality. We'd like to share some of our thoughts and observations with. you. First, there are three chapel-memorials erected in 1964. The Jewish is the smallest of the three (the other two are Catholic and Protestant) and had wreaths in it. We questioned the sensitivity of the Ge'rrfians (in our minds, that is). ...-., : . Second, why did this happen? The museum pointed out that anti-Semitism existed as early as 1820 and 1900, (it probably existed before, but that's what was portrayed) and grew rampant in the 1920s-30s-40s. Why anti-Semitism? We analyzed this from our brief experience here and made; our own theories. We have observed and read and heard from other Americans who live here that Germans are followers. They are given directions and follow them without question or discussion. Jonathan's experience at the hospital is a good example. If the "big boss" says that a certain operation should be performed on a patient, then the surgeon does it without question, even if it's against his own clinical opinion. If the "big boss" has a bad experience with one particular surgery, he generalizes this to no more of these surgeries will be performed in his hospital, even if the mistake could be corrected. Hence, the "big boss" clearly sets the policy. We're n6t sure what happens if someone disagrees, although we suppose they could lose their very valuable job. To continue with our theory of "why anti-Semitism" . . . not only do the doctors follow the "big boss" rules, but they follow his quotas. The residents must perform a quota of Did You Belong to NCJW before 1940? Call Cathy-Chfistensen.

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servation and opinion, many orthopedic surgeries are being performed that could be considered malpractice in the U.S. because they heal equally1 well without surgery, and the risks of infection, anesthesia and immobilization are greater than the advantages of surgery. Although some unnecessary surgeries take place in the U.S. this quota system has a strange ring to it and to us may even parallel the very inhumane "human experiments" carried out in the. concentration camps on Jews. Continuing . . . In our analysis, the "follower" mentality is coupled with feelings of lack of confidence, fears of rejection and/or persecution. (In the U.S., people generally with confidence that is, will feel free to discuss their disagreements although that may not change the outcome). We also believe it evidences a lack of creativity and lack of ability to abstract or analyze. Think of the Jews — creative, analytical and usually a strong ability to analyze a situation. Historically in Germany as portrayed in Dachau, Jews had 90% of the wealth and made the laws. It's no wonder that their thinking capacity, wealth and creativity were threatening to the Germans. Taking some pieces of sociological theory — in a family with a child with behavior problems, the child's behavior is taken as evidence of problems with the whole, family system but evidenced only by this child. In our culture, it is customary therefore to treat the family system; Hence, in applying this to the Germans, their German culture must have had severe underlying emotional problems and the Jews were a good scapegoat. Hence, Hitler could be a leader based on his scapegoating the Jews and the need of society to have a strong leader. (Are you following all this?) Also in Hitler's time, any German free-thinkers (disagreeing with him) were punished, leaving everyone as followers. Therefore, in our analysis of the follower mentality, contrast of Jewish creative analytical thinking to German linear thinking and society's sickness and need of a scapegoat, Naziism arose and the Jews were persecuted. The question that also goes through our minds is r'could this happen again?" Our answer, "perhaps." There are only 3000-5000 Jews left in Germany (besides those visiting from Israel, U.S., etc.) so they would probably not be scapegoated.. However, the follower mentality seems to exist around us, as does the very intense German culture and personality which only seems to be able to enjoy life with lots of beer and wine.. Combine this coiled intensity with the punk-rockers (young people in very bizarre clothes and hairdoes), probably society's outlet. And add to the fact that people learn their thinking patterns from parents and grandparents who learned from their parents and'grandparents (and so on) and we have a generation now who may not be Nazis, but who may well think like their parents who were. And if they think like their parents, couldn't this happen again? We also asked "why would any Jews even choose to remain in Germany?" Gradually we are learning the answers. A woman who survived Dachau told me that she had desperately wanted to immigrate to the U.S. before and after the war and even had affidavits from uncles. Both times she was passed up because of closed quotas or she lived in the French rather than American or British section of Berlin. Her friend's experience was slightly different. Her friend's husband had a business he started after the war which he did not want to leave. Another young man told us his parents, grandparents, etc., had always worked for the German state and they chose to continue doing so. So we guess everyone had their own reasons for staying. Jews here seem very close to Israel. Besides being only three hours by air, they often have children who immigrated there or keep an apartment there. (Perhaps this is a way of diluting" the intensity of living in Germany.) Jews also seem to be rather low-key here. We don't see too many Jewish businesses around. The Jewish butcher, for example, has no signs on his window at all. As you can tell, we've done alot of thinking, feeling and analyzing. One other topic that we've discussed at length is our own prejudices. We .are both Jews and very proud of it. CARPET/FURNITURE/HARD FLOORS EMERGENCY WATER EXTRACTION

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ay bcnooi a: Strange masks and noisy groggers were seen and heard at the Rose Blumkin Home on March 5, as the children from the Day School sang, danced and acted to help the residents celebrate Purim. A totally Hebrew version of the story of Esther was presented by the children with the help of their Hebrew teacher, Nili Twerslcy. As a climax creative homemade Purim cards were given by the children to the residents who seemed to enjoy the contact with the young children. Above King Ahasueros (Jeremy Itosenbaum) entertains'his friends, Daniel Rosenberg, Dusty Nichols, Jason Flatowicz, Boris Davidson, and Yael Proskurowski as his servant, Giora Proskurowski, looks

By Reva Oruch Ruth Klass and Frieda Erman were welcomed back after spending the winter months in California and Scottsdale. Ruth Potash spoke to our discussion group on her trip to Israel on March 4. It was very interesting and she mentioned that they saw many people from Omaha; Meyer Green read a letter from Shirley Goldstein about the Soviet Jewry. Only 896 Jewish people were allowed to leave in 1984. The Central High Choir of 17 students enlightened our day with many jazz numbers. They were so vivacious and it was a pleasure to have them. Our Purim Party was held on March 7 at Beth El. Sylvia Ross, Fannie Chunovic, Jennie Epstein, Fanny Manvitz and Sandra Mackay won the prizes. Al Pitalis and Fanny Manvitz were crowned King and Queen. Marian High School Choir under the direction of Miss Cathy Pruitte, entertained us with a delightful program of piano duets, dancing and songs. The hamantashen were furnished, by Feo Kahn in. memory of her husbarii The discussion group was very fortunate on March 11, to have another speaker

from Israel, Rachel Shahar who was born in Morocco and at the age of 10 went to Israel. She was most charming and interesting. Nebraska Students of Omaha University presented a very nice program. Marsha Johnson was the director and we all enjoyed the musical program. These programs are provided by Morrie Epstein for us. Millie Wine, Dick and Billie Spiegel along with Pauline and Harry Seiner were welcomed back after a long absence. The Benson High Studio Singers was the entertainment for the afternoon. We celebrated Toby ( and George Kagan's 45th Anniversary with a lovely cake.

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By Estelle Rosenberg Brebda Friedman will be in charge of the Tifereth Israel Library. The work will be sorting and cataloging books, etc. Her volunteers are Gretl Wald, Dorothy Grant and Ophira Bahar. The Young At Heart monthly meet in;; and luncheon will be held March 27, 11:45 a.m. at the Knolls Country Club. A program will follow the lunch. Abe Friedman will conduct the business, after which there will be bingo. Make your reservations with Rose Friedman, '489•;

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Omaha, being chosen among the top five art pieces from 4,500 pictures. Curtis and Marci are the children of Don and Karolyn Marti. The Tifereth Israel Sisterhood Board meeting will be held March 28 , 1 p.m. in the Synagogue Lounge. The South Street Temple Congregation extends its sympathies to the family of Evelyn Gold. Paul Gaiter and the Gaiter family on the passing of Paul's father, Simon Gaiter; Jan White and the Gubkin family, the passing of Jan's uncle Jack Glibkin.

The South Street Temple congratulates the following: Judy Gaba for her acceptance into Cornell Law School. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Gaba. Curtis Marti for, winning his first place trophy in the 1112 year old class of a Regional Gymnastic Meet. Curtis also won an Albertson Market Art Award in Omaha. Marci Marti for receiving the Golden Key Award for art, presented in

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most of the game, Bob Goldberg, who led all scorers with 24 points, kept #1 coming back. Jason Franklin also added 10 points. Other members of AZA #1 include David Kaslow, Brian Yampolsky, Mike Bloch, Mark, Rosenblimi, and Dan Rips. The team is coached by Frank Goldberg.

Some said it was 10 years ago. Others said it was at least 15. No one knew for sure exactly when it was. But one thing everyone present was sure of, was that it happened again Sunday, March 17, 1985. AZA #100 won the 1985 Basketball Championship with an exciting 43-45 overtime victory over AZA //I.

AZA #100 finished the season with a 10-1 record, a far cry from the 2-10 record the graduating seniors experienced their first year in the league as freshman.

AZA #100 used a well run disciplined offense which resulted in a balanced scoring effort. Four players scored in double figures: Mark Garber 14, Scott Kuhn 13, Ernie Birt 11, and Todd Lerner 10. Birt led #100 in controlling the rebounding and also blocked seven shots. Other members of the championship team include Kevin Juro, Eric Tatelman, and Dave Gorlicki. The team is coached by Jay Lerner and Earle Kuhn.

Interesting to note was that it was more than the players who won. For as the lyrics of "We are the Champions" rang through the gymnasium; hugs, photographs, handshakes, and backslaps were exchanged among players, sweethearts, friends, coaches and fans. That's when the realization of the energy' and determination which started many years ago for AZA #100 became a reality . . . of a room filled with champions.

Although #100 was ahead

"De-Nazify" BONN (JTA) — The Young Guard of the opposition Social Democratic Party (SPD) has announced a nationwide initiative to locate all the sites in West Germany related to its Nazi past. Ulf Skirke, chairman of •the group, known as Juses, said it will put pressure on each and every municipality in: the country to begin a process of "de-Nazification" of street names and signs.

Courtney Nogg, a second grader at Sunset Hills elementary school, has been notified that she is a top winner throughout Omaha of the Multiple Sclerosis Read-aThon. With the help of h e r s p o n s o r s , she raised money for research and treatment. She is the daughter of S a n d y and Allan Nogg.

Auditions for the Hadassah Dancers will be held March 31, 3:30 p.m. in the JCC Dance Studio. Dancers must be age 8 and up with previous dance experience. Mother's of dancers must be members of Hadassah. The Hadassah dancers will perform Israeli folk dances for Jewish Community functions and Omaha area activities. Rehearsals .will be held twice monthly at the Jewish Community Center. Extra rehearsal periods will be scheduled near performance dates.

company under the direction of Liz Doherty, JCC dance director. Ms. Cohen has studied dance at the Jewish Community Center for 13 years. She is presently enrolled in the. advanced ballet classes and has passed the Royal Academy of Dancing Examinations with "honours", the highest level of achievement. Deb has performed in musicals on the JCC stage and is a member of the "JCC Young Dancers' Workshop". For further information on the auditions, contact Sandy Kohll, 391-5603, or Liz Doherty at the JCC, 334-8200, ext. 261.

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Omaha Blue Stars finish 3-1; challenge tournament champs By Chuck Arnold The Omaha JCC Blue Stars completed a successful season by tieing lor second place with Phoenix in the annual JCC Western Regional Basketball Tournament held in Phoenix. The nine team tournament, which included teams from midwestern and eastern cities such as Brooklyn, Columbus, Milwaukee, and Dallas as well as the western entries of L.A., San Diego; Las Vegas, and Phoenix, was eventually won by Brooklyn. Omaha opened up the tournament with an overtime win against Dallas in one of the most exciting games of the entire weekend. Omaha started strong and had a 15 point first half lead, but had to stave off an aggressive Dallas comeback. Dallas grabbed the lead with less than one minute to play, but Dave Bartholet's free throw with three seconds left sent the game into overtime. Dan Dolan's 20 points and Mark Connolly's 14

points led Omaha in the overtime, while Scott Kuhn's rebound and free throw put the game away. The final .score read: Omaha 40, Dallas 4-1. In game two, Omaha blew out Han Diego with a score of 57-44 in its strongest all around game of the year. Bob Goldberg, Dan Dolan, and Mark Connolly paced the Omaha scoring attack by combining for 45 points, while Davie Bartholet, Mark McFadden, and Dan Hips dominated the boards. Scott Kuhn also played a strong floor game, while adding nine points. Omaha next defeated Las Vegas 57-51, as forwards Dan Dohin and Mark Connolly were unstoppable. Dolan, who made the All-Tourliiiment Team, weaved in and out of the Vegas defense while pouring in 21 points. Connolly contributed 16 points and also led Omaha with many fine assists.. Omaha, then 3-0, met undefeated Brooklyn in a major showdown of the weekend tournament. Omaha played well, but Brooklyn's size and muscle proved too much for the Blue Stars as Brooklyn won 57-42. Goldberg, Dolan, McFadden, and Connolly kept Omaha within striking distance most of the game with very fine performances, but Brooklyn held off the Omaha challenge, and then went on to defeat Phoenix 91-56 to win the tournament championship. A heartfelt thank you to Mark Saferstein, Blue Star Volunteer Coach, for his unselfish devotion and time he has given to the Athletic Department and to all of the high school boys he has coached these past three : years. Italian Cuisine ragji

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