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This photo shows part of the interior of the Cumins Street synagogue. The building has been sold and the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society is hosting an open house before dismantling operations get under way.

The Jewish community will be able to at- to call the NJHS office, 334-8200, Ext. 270. tend an Open House Sunday, Oct. 27 from Special tours are being arranged for chil1 to 4 p.m. at B'nai Jacob-Adas Yeshuron dren in Temple Israel's religious school and Synagogue at 30th and Cuming. The con- the United Talmud Torah of Omaha on gregation has sold the building. Sunday mornings, Oct. 20 and Oct. 27. The -Nebraska- Jewish: Historical Society. - -.,: "We are pleased to. proyide_this oppor-. is planning the Open House to enable pep- tunity for the entire Jewish community,"'. ,,ple to see the synagogue before it is turned said Mary Fellman, NJHS president. "With its central bima and separate upover to the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation, according to Miriam Simon stairs women's section, this shul is the last who is co-ordinatiiig arrangements for the reminder of the early orthodox synagogues in Omaha," Open House. ,''. Mrs. Fellman added that there will be no Guided tours will be held at 1:30,2:30 and solicitation of funds, at the Oct. 27 Open 3:30 p.m. . Persons desiring transportation are asked House.

The national president of Hadassah will be in Omaha Oct. 30 for the local chapter's HMO donor luncheon during which honor will be paid to Anne Katzman. Ruth W. Popkin, Hadassah's 18th national president, is immediate past na-. tional vice president and coordinator of the Fundraising Division. This year's donor chairmen are Beverly Franklin and Patricia Newman. Mrs. Popkin has served as chairman of the Hadassah Zionist Youth Commission and as chairman of the annual Salute to Israel Parade that attracts thousands of people to Fifth Avenue in New York City. t

She was co-chairman of the 1977 National.Convention in New York City and of the 1978 National Hadassah convention in Israel, which was the first convention for the full delegate body that Hadassah held in Israel. It was called the '"Convention Without Walls," and over 3,000 delegates and guests were transported in 65 buses to meetings and special events that were held in different parts of the country. "A dedicated, dynamic woman who presents the cause of Zionism in an enthusiastic, energetic and convincing manner, Mrs. Popkin is a favorite speaker throughout the Country," the announcement stated.

Dr. Paul Shylten, general chairman, State of Israel Bonds, announced that Harlan J. Noddle will be presented the "Heritage Award" at the Nov. 17 Omaha State of Israel ' Bonds Dinner of State. \ , In announcing 1 Mr. Noddle's selection, Dr. Shyken said, "Someone with such dedication and support to our community as Harlan should II make this year's t ; dinner a real sue- ' ' ' cess". Harlan J . Noddle Mr. Noddle, a native of Omaha, received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and then entered the United States Army Security Agency as a first lieutenant. Before starting Noddle Development Company, Mr. Noddle spent 10 years as director of real estate with Hinky Dinky. Today he is president of Noddle Development Company which develops, owns and operates shopping centers.

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His energy, enthusiasm and dedication is not limited to only his business, but reaches into his community as well. He has been on the Planning and Budgeting committee of United Way, and was co-chairman of the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home and Livingston Plazacommittees. Since 1975, Mr. Noddle has led four of the five missions to Israel for the Jewish Federation of Omaha. He is a past Federation president, past Federation vice-president, and has headed almost every division of the Federation campaign, many more than once. Mr. Noddle was past PatronHost chairman for the State of Israel Bonds Dinner of State when his partner, Joe Kifshenbaum, was honored. Currently, Mr. Noddle is on the Board of Directors of the National Conference of1 Christians and Jews, Campaign Committee of the. Jewish Federation and executive director of the Search Committee for a new Federation director. In accepting this honor, Mr. Noddle said, "It is my way of helping Israel, her economy and the Jewish People. If we as Jews do not help Israel, who will". ' . Invitations will be mailed, and for more information call the Israel Bond office at 341-1177. •

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Yiddish film actors (left to right) Yehuda Bleicb, Judith Abarbanel, and Bertha Goldenberg in a scene from THE CANTOR'S SON. This Yiddish film with English subtitles will be shown Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. at the JCC as part of Omaha Arts West 1985-86 series. Few prints remain of this rare film classic. This still photo from the movie was copied from the original in the archives of YIVO INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH RESEARCH in New York City. See Sneak Preview article on page 3.

Tunis patrols Jewish area

By Edwin Eytan PARIS (JTA) - Tunisian army and police units were called out to patrol near the former Jewish quarter in Tunis where many of the Tunisia's remaining 5,000 Jews still live. Armored care were stationed at strategic points and helicopters' hovered overhead after hundreds of "Tiio EHCCSC3 of oar campaign ks a''declaimfactor in:tfca Jpwiqli'lilb-©?'.Omaha,, ao. well co in Jewioh life worldwide," oaid Soadra angry youths tried earlier to jBolgrado, Cbot/Grpnd:'Gifts Dividoo.Chairman:of..Mia 1983 -Wbrnsa'a Fenferation CampaiBn.."We'muot continue to build a Jowioli stage an anti-Israel and comm'tiai'ty .ffiat'ouptQiisD:aEd moarioSiea JowioIi.faiaaiGoiftEd.'ilov/kilJ-fQtaiiSy^ife. To anouro our contiaued ouccecs, we hava chossn ao anti-American demonstraour GramdGifta CaptaiBo'.qia' \70nKm who Jiavo'.vioiblydJ3iaoa0lKlatsd;tIidir;.commitment toward th@ advancement of pur Jewish com- tion. The Tunisian radio said iiauisiey. In 1088; wo-'iauot' nai^iiifeot1 our'enduring! comnntasat;to ^/osld.;Jewry by ensuring that thio year's campaign ia the most Gaccccofnl ever, and I am confidont that pur newly appointed Captainp will assure our being able to achieve our gpalo," Mro. Belgrade that the would-be demon^concluded. The 1088 Chal/Grand Gifts (JapSaTna are: Proin left, Lee Jane Paroow, Marcia Cohen, Beverly Seldin, Jeri Kaplan, Dorothy strators ran through the city center shouting "revenge." Fricden, and Sherry Newman (Not pictured). '

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jwv bivouac By Henry Stern Next meeting Oct. 24, By Estelle Rosenberg Mr. and Mrs. Abrams 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall, were guests of Betty and 78th arid Davenport. At the 26 .Sept. gathering, Moe Wasser of Toronto, congjats went to George Canada at their summer reSchapiro for winning the sort home in Gravenhurst, draw. Roll call by Com- Canada. They also attended mander Sol Mann, pledge of a special birthday party of allegiance and prayer by their niece, Ellie Maruh in Doc Margolin. Sol's guest Chicago. was brother Paul, in from the Coast and now en OmaThe Young At Heart held han. a pot luck dinner recently at Historian Don Straus the Southwood Clubhouse. read the thank you note Committee members were: from Norm Abrahamson re Abe and Rose Friedman, the passing of his father, Dorothy Evnen, Fannie ElBen. linger, Mr. and Mrs. Jack We discussed sales of so- Nisker, and Mr. and Mrs. phisticated equiptment to Julius Zager. Jordan, and if you object, write your Congressmen. The Young Hadassah From Quartermaster Nate Marcus, much discussion on leadership is having a Life funding for the Nov. 10 Membership raffle plus doLatka party at the J, our nor credit. Tickets are on only fund-raising effort. Iz sale for $3 or two for $5 Lewis reported on the 90th Contact Betty Mellen (423National convention of the 0321 JWV at the Hyatt Orlando A special South Street in Florida. Did you know Temple clean-up was held. that the JWV is the oldest Thanks to the 26 people active Vet's organization? who participated, Ralph And lets not forget the Na- Cady, Jerry Kohn and Stan tional Ladies Auxiliary.•, Wallen planned the day's Messages from the Presi- activities. Estelle Kominsky dent and V. President, from called the membership to Florida's two Senators, the inform them of the event. mayors of Orlando and Kis- These who helped were: Pasimmee, Florida, and a pro- trice, Penny and Gabby clamation from the Hon. 1 Berger, Jan Buffum, Ralph Bob Braham, Governor of Cady, Tom Cole; Fannie ElFlorida. Now that's the linger, Alan Frank, Herb place to be when the snow Gaba, Manfred Jacobson, flies. Suzanne and Karen Kalish,

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Monday, October 14: YES 10-5 p.m. Federation Executive Comm. Mlg. 4 p.m. Purchasing a home computer 7:30 p.m. Aquatics Comm. Mtg. 6 p.m. ORT New Members Coffee Jewish Day School Bd. Mtg. 7:30 p.m. at School JFS Executive Committee Mtg. 7 p.m.

y, Octobor I S : OMTimore • • JFS, Mothers, Mothers, Mothers French 7:05 p.m. Photography 7 p.m. Getting to know Omaha 7:30 p.m. Beginners Bridge 7 p.m. Beth El Sisterhood Luncheon 12:30 p.m. Bath Israel Sisterhood Bd. Mtg. 10:30 a.m. & Luncheon 12:30 p.m. NCJW Lunohoon 12:30 p.m. UTTO Bd. Mtg. 7:30 p.m.

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I By B e r t Lewis

The Nebraska ifen pcietf! inters/of B? •Adas YtesI

Things aren't always as they look . . . you know what I mean? It's like this: you see a group of people on motorcycles ahead of you on the road. You probably decide to yourself "uh huh, another bunch of roughnecks". When they pull off the road and you pass them you see they are, in fact, all older than 50 and many are women! Another example is the beautiful, curly haired cherub you see in this store or that. You think to yourself "what a gorgeous little girl" and even say "hello sweetheart". Then the mother Bays "say hello to the lady, John." Get the idea? Or did you ever see a magnificent car parked in all its shining glory, stop to admire it, walk all around and then find the other side had met with another vehicle -<- broadside? My room-mate always consoles himself as the French pastry cart goes by when he says "you know those are NEVER as good as they look". Well, almost never. The same holds true with many foods. Didn't you ever order something in a restaurant because the person at the next table was eating it and it looked wonderful? When yours came you found it only LOOKED great but the taste was a disappointment. I thought of all this nonsense because something was brought to my attention the other day that typifies my entire premise . . . something only looks this way or that, but really isn't. I assume I'm not the only person who finds it a little hard to always remember to buckle my seat belt when I get into the car. Here I was, driving down the street the other day, when suddenly, in my rear view mirror I spotted a patrol car. Instantly, I remembered I had forgotten to buckle up, so I proceeded to reach for the belt and struggle with the business of hooking it up. For a second or two, I felt as though I had let the car weave a bit and I thought "Wonderful. Here I am trying to obey the law and fasten my seat belt and that cop is going to stop me to see if I'm' drunk." That's when I started to realize that appearances can be deceptive. So there it is. Not earth-shaking, but on the other hand, how many things do I write about that fall into that category? Think of it as my thought for the day.

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The "Kapulier Shul" Ark

The NJHS thanks these groups for the rare opportunity to preserve and — eventually — to restore many of the religious artifacts of the "Kapulier Shul" on 30th and Cuming. *

Seeks proposals The Junior League of Omaha is receiving project proposals for 1986 from Omaha area agencies and groups. Requests can be made for volunteer and financial assistance if the project proposal furthers the purpose of the Junior League, which is exclusively educational, charitable and promotes voluntarism; and if the project proposal addresses a major need in the community. Recently, Junior League volunteers and funds have been invested in the areas of children, women, aging, arts and historic preservation, energy/environment, domestic violence, downtown advocacy, voluntarism, and education. Project applications may be obtained by writing or calling the office of the Junior League at 391-8986. The deadline for submitting project proposals is Oct. 15.

EDIARBBG Pledge Night added 16 new members: Cori Darvioh, Elicia Darvish, Barbi Feldman, Michelle Jaeger, Felicia Kirke, Lori Kooper, Natasha Kraft, Alison Kutler, Jennifer Nogg, Jennifer Rubin, Keri Saltzman, Rachel Shkolnick, Alynne Solotrovsky, Julie Tucker,^ Lisa Wisnia, and Jamie Zachoria.

By Nancy Pearlman The last picnic of the summer was enjoyed by many residents as Georgia Ostrow, Helen Shukert, Clara Katz, George Schapiro and Lucille Frohm walked over with them to the Frohm Pavillion in back of Livingston Plaza. Current events volunteer Phyllis Bittner prevailed on Sol and Lee Jane Parsow to talk to the folks on Sept. 10 about their recent visit to Russia. Sol had them spellbound with his stories and beautiful collection of Russian laquered boxes. In celebration of Grandparents day, the Rizutto sisters performed in the auditorium for all the Zaydas and Bubbies. Helen Shukert, Jennie Bear and Esther Dloogoff helped serve the delicious AGA strudel. Thanks to Morrie Epstein for arranging to have these talented youngsters come and sing. T h e Rose Blumkinites made an excellent showing at the second annual Senior Olympics held at Emmanuel Fontenelle Sept. 18. LOVE volunteers George Schapiro, Helen Shukert and Ann Schulman spent the entire day with the folks, who competed in all the games. Sylvan Block got second place in the spelling bee, and he and Elizabeth Hart placed third in the Group Trivia game. Sharon; Conlon, our activities direc-f tor, came in second in the* ' activities directors wheel-

chair race. Channel 6 was there to record the event and Benny Meyerson. was shown on the news "putting the shot". The next volunteer workshop is planned for Oct. 24, 9:30 until 1:30. Our volunteer manicurists are swamped with patrons during their visits to the home and could really use some help. All the ladies really love having their nails done, so if you could give a little time to help out Joie Simon, Hermene Zweiback, Helen Rifkin, Fran Kimmel and Georgia Ostrow, please call 330-4272. We can't thank Don Schwartz enough for conducting High Holy Day Services on Rosh Hashanah. With a borrowed Shofar from Beth El, hisrson Mordy did a great job of blowing the great horn. Thanks also to Rabbi Kupfer for his services during this time. Welcome faces in the dining room pouring coffee on Mondays are Helen Rifken, and Fridays, Helen Frank. Love Banquest raffle ticket sales will be chaired by Ann Belmont, Ronnie Jacobson, Sylvia Ross and Ida Zoorwill. This year an afghan and a painting will he raffled. These items will be on display in the Home after Jan. 1. Our Sukkah looks festive. Thanks to .Cornhusker B'nai B'rith for donating the boughs and the fruits and vegetables. Thanks also go to BBYO and the pre, school for their decorating.

For more than 80 years, these congregations were a,vibrant part of the religious life of Omaha Jewry. . .., »

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Today, many members of all the other synagogues in Omaha and Council Bluffs have family ties and memories of the "Kapulier Shul." The Nebraska Jewish Historical Society is honored by the opportunity to preserve a portion of this precious legacy. However, we are a very young organization and do not have the resources to do this alone. Therefore, we have established a "P and R Fund" — (to Preserve and Restore). •. Please join us in this unusual and historic endeavor. We hope to see you at our Open House, October 27, 1-4 p.m. at the synagogue. There will be no solicitation of funds there. Yes! I'll support the "P and R Fund," to preserve and restore religious artifacts from B'Nai Jacob-Adas Ysshuron. N

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Israel and South Africa?

" Andrea Gordman Several weeks ago, the Jewish Press of Omaha announced the election of Andrea Gordnian as international president of B'jiai B'rith Girls. This week, an announcement came into our office from B'nai B'rith International in Washington, and this information is being published in our editorial space this week to highlight our personal admiration for the leadership qualities of Jewish teenagers in Omaha. Washington—When Omaha, Nebraska established itself 61 years ago as the founding r.ite for AZA, the malu division of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, it became a landmark location in the annals of BBYO history. Now, Omaha has once again made history, with the election of Andrea Gordman as the 41st International n'siah (president) of the B'nai B'rith Girls, the female component of the organization consisting of 18,000 members in 12 countries. Gordman is the first BBG president to be elected from Omaha. Two former presidents of the boys' di- L___ i t vision, Aleph Zadik Aleph, also were from Omaha.

Eighteen-year-old Gordman, who began considering running for her current position two years ago, has served as president of both her chapter M.Z. Yoshanah BBG and the organization's Cornbelt Region. On the international level, she has held the positions of coordinator for the Chapter Leadership Training Conference at the B'nai B'rith Beber Camp in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, and representative to the International B'nai B'rith Youth Commission. She has also served as correspondent to the organization's overseas, districts, developed programs focused on world Jewry, and stimulated AZA and BBG simultaneous programming. "I want to give back to BBG everything it has given me," says Gordman. You give little of yourself when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give." A recipient of the 1985 Omaha Jewish Federation Teen Leadership Award, Gordman was also selected as a finalist for the United Way Volunteer Teen of the Year. Gordman, who has been active in BBG for more than four years, is joined in her B'nai B'rith involvement by her family. Her mother and father belong to B'nai B'rith Women and B'nai B'rith International; her brother Jay serves as president of the Sam Beber AZA Chapter in Omaha; and her uncle Edwafd Zelinsky, is a past international president of AZA. Originally scheduled to attend Boston University this fall, Gordman has chosen, like many of her predecessors, to defer her college education for one year, after which she will major in liberal arts. The B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, with some 35,000 members, is the largest Jewish youth organization in the world. It offers educational, religious, cultural, and community service programs designed to strengthen the youngster's commitment to Judaism and the world Jewish community.

Mayor Ed Koch of New York was acting like, well, Ed Koch when he went over to the United Nations on Sept: 19. The Mayor, who has been known to refer to the world body as a "cesspool," testified before a U.N. panel on apartheid. Koch compared apartheid to Nazism and called on local and national governments to adopt sanctions against Pretoria. But Koch" did not stop with condemnation of apartheid. When Stanicluv Menshikov, a Soviet representative who is an adviser to the Centra! Committee of the Communist Party of the U.S.S.R., csktd Koch for details on what New York City is doiny to oppose apartheid, Koch responded with a list of the measures New York has implemented. But he followed that with a blest. "I happen to think that the Soviet Union is comparuble to the Republic of South Africa. In terms of what it does vis-a-vis so many of the people in its own country." Later, when the Bulgarian delegate pressed Koch, the mayor told him that "what Bulgaria has done to the Turkish minority in Bulgaria is a sin." It was a refreshing moment. Koch took on the hypocrites — and scored — and he did it in that hotbed of hypocrisy, the United Nations. Nevertheless, this triumph for honesty will only be a fleeting one. Soviet representatives will continue to attack other human rights violators for their sins and their apologists will let them get away with it. Similarly, Israel will be castigated for its minimal relationship with South Africa while those with far more significant dealings with the apartheid regime (like the Arab states) will be left unmentioned. It is an unfortunate fact but Israel's enemies are now using the struggle against apartheid as a pretext for attacks on the Jewish state. On campus, in particular, it is common to hear South Africa and Israel castigated in conjunction. Pro-Israel students are often confused when fellow students tell them that Israel, like South Africa, is a settler state" and that its form of apartheid is called Zionism. The comparisons between Zionism and apartheid — and between Israel and South Africa — are as obscene as they are groundless. Nevertheless, it is worthwhile to examine some of the charges now being issued with regularity on campus (and elsewhere). The place to start is the "settler state" charge. One anti-

Israel pamphlet distributed on many campuses is called "Internal Control in Israel and South Africa: The Mechanisms of Colonial-Settier Regimes" (by Christopher Mansour and Richard Stevens). In the case of South Africa, the pamphlet correctly points out that white Europeans immigrated to South Africa 300 years ago and that they came to exploit the land and the native population. It makes no parullel case that Israel is a settler state (other than to date it repeatedly) because the case is impossible to make. Jews have lived in Palestine or Israel for over 3000 years. Independent Jewish states existed there from 1200 B.C. to 586 B.C., from 538 B.C. to 332 B.C., from 1G5 B.C. to 37 B.C., from 37 B.C. to 70 A.D., and since 1948 in our time. The current Jewish elate of Israel was established 1000 years after ito predecessor was conquered by imperial Rome. Moreover, in the period between 70 A.D. and 1348, there was never a period — or even a day — in which Jevra did not live in Israel or Palestine. Moreover, in the years prior to 1948, no people other than the Jews have recognized Israel-Palestine as a separate entity or sought independence there. Palestinian Arab nationalism developed as o reaction to Jewish nationalism. Throughout history, Palestine's Arab population of the Arab world — one with no special significance. There is one simple way of explaining the difference between a "colonial-settler" regime and Israel. In South Africa, any archeologist digging below the 300 year level will find only artifacts of the native black culture. In Israel, archeologists routinely recover items of every sort dating back two and three thousand years. These items often carry inscriptions — inscriptions in Hebrew. Any Israeli child can read the Dead Sea scrolls which dates back to the first century B.C. The same Israeli child lives on land which Jews farmed thousands of years ago. In Jerusalem, Israelis can shop on the Cardo, a Btreet which serves as a Jewishquarter shopping mall today as it did at the time of Jesus. Israel is no colonial implant. It has a historical birth certificate at least as valid as any state in the world. That is the first place where the South Africa analogy collapses. —To Be Continued— —M.J.K. . Near East Report

Three national organizations have asked the U.S. Surprenre Court to strike down an Air Force ban on the wearing of a yarmulke, or skull cap, by an Orthodox Jewish officer.

Captain Goldman took the case to federal district court in the District of Columbia, contending that his religious rights had been abridged. The district court agreed and struck down the Air Force ban. But this court was overruled by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia which supported the Air Force position. In their brief, the three national organizations acknowledged that military discipline demands some sacrifice of personal liberty. It further conceded that if the Air Force really had a "compelling interest" in enforcing the yarmulke ban Captain Gold-

In an amici, or friends-6fthe-court, brief, the American Jewish Congress, acting on behalf of itself, the Synagogue Council of America and the American Civil Liberties Union, told the high court that the Air Force violated Captain Simcha Goldman's First Amendment rights when it forced him to doff the yarmulke. The filing of the amici brief in the case, known as

S. Simcha Goldman v. Caspar W. Weinberger, Secretary of Defense, was announced by Theodore R. Mann, president of AJCongress. The wearing of the skull cap is a religious necessity for Orthodox Jews. Captain Goldman an Air Force psychologist, and former Navy chaplain, had worn the yarmulke in the armed forces for six years without incident before receiving orders to discard it in 1981 while serving at March Air Force Base in California. When he refused, he was reprimanded and his application for an extension of his military service was rejected.

man might legitimately be required to make a choice between adhering to his religious beliefs or serving in the Air.Force. "But no such interest exists here," the brief said. Strict enforcement of the uniform code in this case, it added, represents no more than "slavish devotion to arbitrary rules" and violated the spirit of government accommodation to religion required, by the Constitution. The brief noted further that Government can interfere with religious practices only when it "is essential to accomplish an overriding governmental interest."

The editors reserve the right to shorten letters for reasons made. Suffice it to say that without you, there would not have been a Sukkot Celebrity Sports Carnival at all. Beof length or content. cause of your creative ideas, your unending dedication and To the Editor: The New Year edition of the Jewish Press carried an enthusiasm, and your constant striving for excellence, we thank you for bringing everyone the opportunity to attend article by Rabbi Sidney H, Brooks. I failed to mention in that article that the Ashkenasic the biggest and, we think, the best event ever sponsored by Torah in the Livingston Chapel at Temple Israel was saved the Health and Physical Education Department at the "J". We want to make the Sukkot Celebrity Sports Carnival from Nazi desecration by the combined efforts of Joseph, Julius and Walter Gottlieb and Mr. and Mrs. Julius Fal- an annual event and the attendance figures reflect the comkenstein who brought the scroll to America. Mrs. Falken- munity's endorsement. To everyone responsible, sincere (Founded in 1920) thanks for your efforts that led to our success. stein was the sister of Walter Gottlieb. ' Don Klein President. Jowlsh Pross I deeply regret ray failure to mention the names of this Darlene Golbitz . Board of Directors . dedicated family who were and are members of Temple Chairman Board members: Robert Oberman, vice president; Bert Lewis, treasurer; SuIsrael. san Budwig. secretary; Penny Endelman, Robert Qrecnberg, Bonnie Horwich, Aaron Hostyfc, Gary Jovitch, Marshall Kushner, Karen Levin, Oliver Pollak, My apology to the family is most sincere. To the Editor: Suzanne Singer, Phill Spizman. Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks On Sept. 29, the Health and Physical Education DeMorris Maline To the Editor: ' . , partment sponsored its first Sukkot Celebrity Sports Carf Editor-in-Chief Let me begin by extending thanks to the editor of the nival in the JCC Gymnasium. I felt and saw the real Judith Marburg Louise Graham Marilyn McDowell Managing Editor Advertising Manager Office Manager Jewish Press, and to the editor of the JCC Centerpiece meaning of the Jewish Community Center, mothers, fathers Sales Representatives Tom Neuman who helped spread the word about the JCC with their children together. ~ Marilyn Warren Barbara Frankel Jan Wayne Sukkot Celebrity Sports Carnival which directly contribThe excitement of a child who has just won a prize, the Jewish Press The agencies of the Federation are: uted to its success. new skill he or she has learned, meeting a college coach, Jewish Family Service Community Relations Library In addition, sincere thanks to my entire committee who playing with friends, young and old together laughing hearJewish Community Center Bureau for the Aging Jewish Education spent countless hours behind the scenes planning and or- tily having a good time —' all of these added up to a happy Editorials express ths views of the writer end ore not necessarily representative of the ganizing the event, and to the 80+ volunteers who unself- and meaningful Sukkot experience. views of tno Jewish Pross Board, tno Jowtcfi Federation of Omaha or the Omaha Jewish < community ss a whoio. ishly donated their time and talent. Without people like I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to T)u Jewish Press is not responsible tar the Kjslvuth o l any product or establishment these, the Carnival .would Dot have gotten off the ground the many volunteers (over 80) who made the first Sukkot Reprint tights are reserved. . , Advertising rates on application and brought so much happiness to so many families on '. Carnival'a success. ,.••'.•••• . Docdlina for ell nowo end cdvorUolntj copy Sukkot. .. My heartfelt thanks to the members of the committee ' ID noon Friday preceding Iscuo. A special thank you also goes out to the sports celebrities who gave fully of their time, efforts and enthusiasm: DarThe Jewish Press (USPS 275620) Is published weekly on Friday for $15 that attended and to all the local businesses that donated lene Golbitz, chairman, Jim Shneider, Judy Siff, Ira and per year by the Jewish Federation of Omaha, 333 South 132nd Street, - items' that enabled us to give the community a first-class, Carol Nathan, Patti Nogg, Larry Kelberg, Susie"8hyken, Omaha, NE 68154. Second class postage paid at Omaha, NE. POSTDon and Judy Livonius, Barry Siff, Addie Idler and Marsha event. , ',.;*... MASTER: Send address chongos to The Jewish Press, 333 South 132nd '"••,-. " And to our very own Chuck Arnold,, special thanks are Itkin. Street, Omaha, NE 68154. Telaphona 402-334-8200 in order, but it'o next to impossible to find wordo that exChuck Arnold, Director press, the. gratitude- for' the- countless contributions you Health & Physical Education

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Mrs. Beatrice (Bebe) Gelsin thanks her family and friends for the cards, donatibns and other expressions of sympathy on the death of her brother Leon Hermelin of-Paris France. Mrs. Bebe Gelsin.

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I would like to thank oil of my many, friends and relatives for their many cards, gifts, donations during my recent bereavement. A special thank you to all of my friends for their thoughtfulness In helping with meals and also a special thank you to Rabbi Nadoff and Cantor Fettman. Mrs. Josoph (Billlo) Soiioloff ' Thank you to those who were thoughtful of mo-during my recent Illness for thrflowers, gifts, contributions and cards. I appreciate Rabbi Drazen for his visits and. words of consolation. Gortmdo Rflozor Thank you to all of my relatives and friends for the cards, contributions, and telephone colls during my recent Illnsss. Robert Boil of •Rock,Island,.III. '•'' '

Greenberg Optical Co. of Omaha at 1419 Dodge St. Mrs. Greenberg was a lifetime member of the National Council of Jewish Women and the Council Bluffs American Legion Auxiliary. She served on the board of directors for the Crippled Children's Society and was an active members of the American Red Cross. Besides her daughter, Mm. Grc-enborg is survived by two cisters, Emma Briggs of Omaha and Esther Cole of Palm Springs, Calif; one brother, Albert Herman of Detroit, Mich.; and two grandsons.

Jewish Day School One of the exciting occtireisces et tlie Jewfcn Duy School is the celebration of each holiday. Rash Ilcshaiiab is a fovorite of .the children and mauy activities reiaforco the exuberance of the now year. On the Friday before tlis holiday, the children celebrated with cpplea csul honey ct their Shobbat mual. Dipping and dripping apples end honey ere Sara ll&ush, Hebrew teacher and children, Heather Goldstein, Alan JOSBPIIEOII, Gail Korb, Melissa KctziHtui eud Jeffrey Kutzman.

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SERVICES: Rabbi Piaul Dtczc-n und Cantor Emil Bcr'ovita will conduct the bt-rvicvb. Friday: 6 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv, 5:35 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Weekdays: 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. SECOND FRIDAY SHABBAT DINNER Mishpacha will sponsor a Shabbat Dinner following services at 6 p.m. YOUNG ADULTS The Young Adults will have an "Old Fashioned" car rally, picnic and hayrack ride on Oct. 13. BAH MITZVAH Derek Altman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Altman, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12. SISTERHOOD TORAH FUND LUNCHEON Sisterhood's annual Torah fund luncheon will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 12:30 p.m. Mary Fellman will review the film, "West of Hester Street". Reservations may bo mailed to Rose Roffman or Reva Oruch.

SERVICES Friday: 7 p.m. Daily and Saturday: The residents and staff of the Rose Blumkin Home invite the families, volunteers, and friends of the residents to attend services in the Herbert Goldsten Synagogue. Kiddush following services on Shabbat.

SEItVICEG: Fridt-y: Minchu and Kubbalut ShabbLt G:3() p :n. Morning Service 0:45 a.m. Kiddush follows the service in the Social Hall in honor of the 45th wedding anniversary of David and Mabel Katskee sponsored by their children. Class with rabbi 5:45 p.m. Mincha 6:30 p.m. Minchu is followed by Shalosh S'udot, Ma'ariv and Havdalah. Sunday: Morning Mfnyanaire service 9 a.m. FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY SERVICE The first late Friday night family service will be held on Friday evening Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. Late Friday night family services will be held every Friday evening thereafter at 8 p.m. The sermon topic on Oct. 18 will deal with the subject of heart transplants. This sermon will be dedicated to Irwin Schwartz who was recently the recipient of a new heart. CONGREGATIONAL SHABBAT DINNER The first late Friday night service on Oct. 18 will be preceded by a Congregational Shabbat dinner at 6 p.m. The cost for the dinner will be $7.50 for adults and $3 for children under 13. All new members will be guests of the congregation at this dinner.

SERVICES: First and third Friday of the month: 7:30 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service and everyone is welcome.

SERVICES: Friday: 8 p.m. Services will be conducted by the youth group.

SERVICES: Rabbi Leland Lifschiz conducts services in the Capehart Chapel every Friday at 8 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service.

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Derek Altman, son of Paul and Francee Altman, will become a Bar Mitzvah Oct. 11-12 at Beth El Synagogue. He has two brothers, Andrew and Brian. Derek is a seventh grade student at Arbor Heights Junior High School. He is being twinned with Igar Alterman, of Moldapian, Soviet Union. A member of B'nai B'rith Junior Bowling, Derek also is a member of the Jewish Community Center and Ralston-Westside swim teams. He is interested in Israel, model railroads, football, soccer, bicycle riding, reading and computers. Grandparents are Mrs. Goldie Altman and the late Ben Altman, of St. Louie, and the late Si and Mildren Rife.

David and Nancy Siegel announce the birth of a son, Bryan, Sept. 2. Grandparents are Bobette and Sidney Guller, St. Louis; Judy and Howard Parness, Dallas; Judy and •Allen Siegel, San Jose, CA, Great grandparents are Lee Blumoff, Louis Guller, Morris Levy, St. Louis; Morris and Dolly Kutter and Helen Siegel, Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. William Kulesh of Phoenix, AZ announce the birth of a son, David Collin, on Sept. 24. Paternal grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. M. H. Kulesh, former Omahans, now residing in Phoenix. Paternal great grandmother is Mrs, David Goldman, former Omahan, now; of Phoenix. Maternal grandparents are Mrs. and Mrs. Harland Johnson of Omaha.

Fiicli-y: 8:15 p.m. Habbi Gt-.plian F. Burwk and Cuitor Haiold I. Firestone will officiate. The Onej; Shhbbct following the Bervice will be sponsored by Temple Israel Sisterhood. Saturday: 11 a.m. RELIGIpUS SCHOOL Saturday, Oct. 11-9 a.m. Samuel Lewis (left), Sunday, Oct. 1 2 - 9 a.m. out-going U.S. AmHEBREW SCHOOL bassador to Israel, Gimmel (6th grade) and Israel's Prime Monday, Oct. 1 4 - 4 p.m. Minister Shimon Aleph (4th grade) - TuesPeres (right) were day, Oct. 1 5 - 4 p.m. Daled among the recipients (7th grade) - Wednesday, of honorary doctoOct. 1 6 - 4 p.m. Bet (5th rates from Tel Aviv grade) - Thursday, Oct. 17 University earlier - 4 p.m. this month. Lewis was CONFIRMATION cited by TAU PresiMonday, Oct. 14 - 6:30 dent Noshe Nany (cenp.m. ter) for " t h e r a r e MEN'S CLUB sensitivity, unique inBRUNCH sight and balanced Sheldon Filger, head of judgment which he Omaha's ADL office, will displayed throughout speak Sunday, Oct. 13, adhis service as Ambasdressing Temple congresador." Prime Minisgants and their guests at 10 ter Peres was honored a.m. for "his fruitful and Mr. Filger will speak on dedicated activity for the Farm Crisis here in Nethe development and braska and what effects it defense of the State of has on anti-Semitism in the Israel." area. Given the recent happenings in Rulo, Nebraska, this promises to be a very interesting talk and we urge you to attend. . Time change A lox and bagel brunch The Jewish Community will be served. Men's Club members are free and guests Center's Young at Heart Walking Club will meet Oct. are $2 each. All guests are welcome. If 14 at 8:30 a.m. Exercises will you are not a Temple Men's be held Fridays at 9 a.m. Club member, please call 556-6536 for reservations.

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The Bellevue College administration has recognized the late Leo Sherman by dedicating 500 new books which will be placed in the F. Hoyte Freeman college library for student and community use. The late Leo Sherman and his son, Michael, have been significant major contributors to the building of Bellevue College, an administration spokesman said. "The college desires to

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show its appreciation through the establishment of the 500-volume Leo Sherman Memorial Collection. The books are being placed in the collectidn in Sherman's name thereby presenting him to the college's students as an example for them to emulate in their lives as they give back to their community a portion of what they have gathered in terms of personal assets," / the spokesman added.

Jewish Family Service is seeking donations of the following items: crib and/or bassinette, crib sheets and baby blankets, high chair, stroller, changing table, diaper pail and baby bottles. Please call Alice at 3302024.

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Parashat B'reshit By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke At some point in 722 move back to the Land of i B.C.E. or shortly before Israel. To repeat, what strange that, refugees began making their way into Judah from people those Jews! And tjiey didn't even know that what Israel in the north. Israel was overrun by As- they were carrying was "Bisyrian armies, well-oiled ble!" We sometimes wonder war machines dedicated to conquest. The Assyrian sol- why there were BO few gendier was described by Isaiah uine antique pieces of reliof Jerusalem; and he has gious artifacts from the been depicted in many a has homes and synagogues of relief which most of us European Jews, after all the have Been, at least in pic- centuries of life there. And tures. He was ready for war no ancient Bible manu— for killing, executing cap- scripts, until the discovery tives, carrying others off of the Dead Sea Scrolls. into exile, taking booty, razIt was the fierceness of ing captured cities. persecution of Jews in When those pitiful refu- Christian lands, basically. gees reached Judah, they Manuscripts were burned had only what they could (especially mss. of the Talmud). And in hurried flight carry. from land to land, even Believe it or not — they cherished religious objects carried along with their few were lost or abandoned^ pitiful belongings, some Perhaps huge treasures of manuscripts which have dome down to us as the religious material were lost Books of Amos and Hosea in 722 and 587 and 538 of the Bible. And they B.C.E. And again in 70 C.E. didn't even know t h a t at the time of the Roman dewhat they had was "Bi- struction of Palestine. ble". But this we know: The What strange people, books on which the Rabbis those Jews! They might put the stamp of approval have carried another jug of became Bible and were mewater or some crusts of ticulously copied and recobread, instead of manu- pied, cherished and prescripts. But they carried served, generation after generation, century after manuscripts. century. Something more than a century later Judah too was And now we begin reading ravaged by .military defeat, it again in the Synagogue this time at the hands of the cycle: B'reshit bara .., . In Babylonians, in 587 B.C.E. the beginning... And most of the surviving Who taught those anpopulation was carried off cients, who had no examples to Babylonia. and no models to learn What did they carry, from,-who taught them how along with whatever house- to write, how to express hold goods and provisions themselves with such prefor the way which they could cision and such grace, with manage? such, delicacy and such Need I tell you? Manu- power? And how did they learn to face the ultimate scripts! questions with such innoAnd when, two genera- cent childish awe and such tions later, these Judeans manly, clear-eyed, mature were permitted by Cyrus to acceptance of reality? go back to Judah, those who seized the opportunity carHow fortunate are we ried manuscripts — once Jews, how fortunate is managain, manuscripts! — in kind, to have this Bible for the limited cargo they could our own!

Youth, in clubs, social groups, camps, classrooms — the Nebraska Jewiob. Historical Society is looking for all types of groups for its museum exhibit on "Youth, 1885-1985" which will go up in the "Corridor of Jewish History" on Dec. 1. The picture shown above was taken at Camp Esther K. Newman but the date and the nameq of those in the picture are unknown. If you can identify these young people, please contact the NJHS office, 334-8200 or mail the names in to NJHS, 333 So. 132nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68154. Pictures of high school clubs, synagogue youth groups, college fraternity and sorority activities, camp groups and anything and every thing involving the young people of Omaha are welcome. All pictures, will bo returned to the donor after the exhibit if oo desired. Organizations and oynagogues are urged to share their pictures of youth with the Nebraska Jewish Historical. Society as soon as

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By Lynne Appel-Polooski There is still time to sign up to attend the second annual tax seminar on "Philanthropy and Estate Planning: Charitable Contribution Tax Strategies," featuring Conrad Teitell, director of the Philanthropy Tax Institute. The seminar, sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation, will be held on Friday, Oct. 18 at the Highland Country Club from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A continental breakfast is included in the price of the seminar, which is $15 advance purchase and $20 at the door. Also included is Mr. Teitell's 236-page course outline. In addition, continuing education credit has been approved by Nebraska State Board of Public Accountancy, Nebraska Department of Insurance and the Iowa Commission on Continuing Legal Education. For further information contact Endowment Director Jerold Rosen at 3348200.

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The Upstairs Dinner Theatre has brought the By Marc White our grandparents! Of course glitter and glamour of they couid speak Yiddish! Brofsdvvay to Omaha. Film Committee The current production of But when was the last time volunteer Kinst du die mamaioohen you heard more than a few A Chorus Line at the local reden? This would be such words? Thanks to the theater far exceeds what one a silly question to most of Omaha Arts West Film could rightfully expect this Committee and the Mamu- far from the Big Apple. If you can visualize a cast loshen Society your big cheiic'e will come in just a of 13 dancers doing intricate Tangier Shrine few short weeks. and dazzling routines on an intimate stage, you'll appreBand Set aside Oct. 20, 2 p.m. ciate the high quality of this for a special visitor "The production. Dr. Fred Glaseburner Cantor's Son" (Dem ChaDirector Wendy Larson, a princizan Zundl). This Yiddish Milton Marcus film with English sub-titles pal dancer with the Omaha Trumpet Soloist will be shown at the Omaha JCC. Tickets will be availJCC Theater able at the door, The LinSunday Oct. 13 coln Jewish Federation is The doors will open on 1:30 p.m. sponsoring a second screen- Sunday Oct. 13, for CAFE FREE 'ADMISSION ing at Congregation B'nai SEPHARDIM at 7 p.m. in Jeshurun at 20th and South the JCC. At 8 p.m., Dr. Streets on Oct. 20 at. 7:30 Moshe Lazar and Lauren p.m. For more information Pomerantz will begin presin Omaha call 344-8200, in entations on Moses MaiLincoln call Nancy Coren at monides' life end times and 423-5695. Sephardic Culture. Ms. Pomerantz will perThe first known Yiddish film, in 1912, was a 10 min- form Ladino music, a style ute romantic feature enti- of music from the Meditertled "Le Chaim", about a ranean. Both Dr. Lazar and Ms. girl who elopes with her love All of the rather than her promised services you'd expect husband. The director of "The Cantor's Son", Sidney from a travel agency ... One of the small business and a few you woittdn V • Goldin, waB known as the day-long state conferences, grandfather of Yiddish film. leading to the national He got his start in 1913 wifh White House Conference on "The Sorrows of Israel" Small Business will be held about the terrible condi- Oct. 28 at the Holiday Inn tions in eastern Europe. Central in Omaha. At that : Soon after, Yitzhak and time 10 delegates and 6 alEster Kaminsky staged ternates will be elected or •8721 Shamrock Road their renowned theater pro- appointed. • Countryside Village Each of the 1,823 deleduction "Mirele Efros" for his camera. Their special gates elected nationwide guest star was their three must be a resident of the Orvel Milder - Nadine Hale year old daughter Ida, of state in which the conferFanny Jones later stage and screen fame. ence is being held, must be

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Pomerantz have participated in different festivals as individual performers. In a telephone conversation, Pomerantz said Dr. Lazar presents Maimonides in away that everyone will enjoy hearing and learning about his life and culture. Lazar commented on MBI Pomerantz's music, "Lauren brings to the audience a sound that charms the soul, her music is a joy to hear!"

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tended that the PLO and Arafat personally (JTA) — The hijack of the Italian cruise were responsible not only for the Achille ship Achille Lauro by four Palestinian ter- Lauro hijacking but for the torture-murder rorists off Egypt's Mediterranean coast of two Israeli merchant seamen in a BarMonday, .though lasting little more than 40 celona, Spain, apartment end the Sept. 25 hours, left death in its wake and en inter- murders of three. Israelis aboard a yacht in national furor over the killers' apparent es- Larnaca, Cyprus. According to Peres, Arafat is.dotermined to derail the peace efforts cape from justice. being pursued by King Hussein of Jordan. The United States assailed the "brutal Pere3 appeared ready to give President killing" of an American passenger, identi- Hosni Mubarak the benefit of the doubt, at fied as Leon Klinghoffer, 69, a New York least for the time, being, with respect;to City businessman who was Jewish and con- Egypt's conduct after the ship hijackers surfined to a wheelchair. His doath, intimated rendered. Mubarak told reporters in Cairo after the hijackers uurrendered off Port that the four Palestinians left the country Said, Egypt, was confirmed some hours • five hours before Egypt knew that an Amerlater by the U.S. Ambassador to Egypt, Ni- ican hostage had been murdered. cholas Veliotes who demanded in Cairo that "If we knew about the killing, we would Egypt prosecute "those sons of bitches.' have changed our position on the whole op-" But the Egyptian authorities, who eratiori," he said. Egyptian officials said granted the hijackers eafe conduct out of they: received their information about what Egypt, insisted they knew nothing of was happening aboard the vessel from its. Klinghoffer's murder at the time. Master, Capt. Gerrardo de Rosa. ImmediIn a Jerusalem.radio interview, Premier ately after the surrender, the captain waa Shimon Peres declared Israel would not for- quoted as saying all passengers and crew give or forget the murder. The world, he were alive and well and that no violence had said, is witnessing "a new kind of racism in occurred during the hijack. which an elderly man in a wheejehair is Italy's Premier Bettino Craxi held a press murdered in cold blood just because Jus conference in Rome in which he disclosed name sounds Jewish." , that Capt. de Rosa informed him in a radioPeres bluntly accused the Palestine Lib- telephone report from the ship that an eration Organization and its leader, Yasir , American passenger was missing and preArafat, of responsibility for the tragedy. sumed dead and de Rosa, who had his passThe PLO denied complicity and even port," believed the body was thrown boasted that its "diplomacy" had succeeded overboard. The passenger was identified as in effecting the hijackers' surrender, Klinghoffer, thereby saving the lives of the 400 crew His death was confirmedby Ambassador • tnembers/andpnsscngsi'S aboard' th'G"ftchille Lauro when she wa3 seized. Peres' comment Veliotes who flew from Cairo to Port Said and, at President Reagan's request, was perwas "murder and lying go hand in hand." mitted to board the Achille Lauro and inThere were.no Israeli nationals aboard- terview the freed hostages. V the ship. But Israel was involved insofar as Egyptian officials and diplomatic reprethe hijackers domanded it release immediately 50 imprisoned Palestinian terrorists in sentatives abroad insisted that Egypt's role exchange for the hostages. Another link was in the matter was solely as an intermediary the fact that the Achille Lauro, on a Med- conveying messages between the hijackers iterranean cruise that started in Genoa, was and the people negotiating the release of the scheduled to call at the Israeli port of Ash- hostages. The latter were the Ambassadors dad after leaving Egypt. According to Peres of -Italy, Britain and West Germany in and other Israeli officials, the hijackers in- Egypt, a representative of the International tended to perpetrate a spectacular terrorist Red Cross and two or more representatives attack at Ashdad, but their plans went awry. of the PLO, said to have been dispatched by Arafat. Peres, meeting with United Nations UnItalian, British and West .German nadersecretary General Brian Urquhart, contionals, as well as Americans were among the hostages and the envoys of those countries were selected by the hijackers to negotiate. Italy's Foreign Minister, Giulio The closing ceremonies for the synAndreotti, said in Rome that he agreed-with agogue at 3028 Cuming street will take Egypt's foreign Minister, Ismat Abdel Meplace Sunday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. under the guid, that the hijackers should be treated auspices of the Nebraska Rabbinical leniently provided none of the hostages was Council. ,, ;, harmed. The ceremonies will follow the open In Washington, State Department offihouse hosted by the Nebraska Jewish cials said they were furious at the speed with historical Society which-is offering which the various negotiators allowed the guided tours starting at 1:30 p.m. The hijackers to go free. White House spokestours are open to Jewish Communities in man Larry Speakes expressed anger at both Nebraska and Iowa. the Italian and Egyptian authorities.

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U\Q. hints at arrest "The vicious cycle of .terrorism has re^. ceived a severe setback with our President's decisive action'in capturing the four thugs who murdered an American in a wheelchair and.terrorized hundreds of innocent civilians" said Congressman Hal Daub upon supporting a House resolution commending the recentaction of the President which resulted in the arrest of four individuals believed to have pirated a Mediterranean . cruise ship this week. ,

"Civilized nations can take comfort in this swift and decisive blow to barbarism. This action shows that we aren't helpless in tHe face of these kinds of savage attacks.'' Daub remarked. '• . "What remains.are questions.over the role and responsibility of Yasser Arafat. He

claims to havo been instrumental in getting the terrorists to leave the ship, but according to the New York Times, Arafat,'.:. at the height of. his campaign to gain world recognition for the P.L.O., he secretly di" rected the Black September organization"' Daub.noted. This group was responsible for some of.the most heinous terrorist atrocities against 'Israeli civilians. "Hopefully as the captured terrorists are interrogated, the role of Arafat will become clear. I understand the United Nations has the gall to consider inviting Arafat to address its 40th anniversary later this month. If he had a role in this most recent terrorist attack, wouldn't it be nice to celebrate all the U.N.'s wonderful contribution's to world peace with the arrest and conviction of one of its principal speakers?" Daub said.

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By Susan PfcI<jy Campaign Voluateer A program entitled "In Your Honor" will be presented for the women of the Chai/ Grand Gifts Divi- i Bion at the Grand ' Gifts Luncheon on ' Dec. 3. "Program director, author, and producer Joanie Jacobson has created a new, r unique production ' • for us," said Mrs. Nancy Greenberg, chairman of the 1985 Women's Federation Campaign. "Joanie, who is , Joanle herself .a seasoned Jacobeon performer, has produced many wonderful Jewish programs in the past. We feel that her latest offering will certainly be the most distinctive. We are all looking forward to the luncheon with great anticipation." "This new program in praise of Jewish women will be presented by caring and committed Jewish men," commented Ms. Ja-

Dr. Paul Shyken, general chairman for the State of Israel Bonds, announced that Murray Newman has accepted the chairmanship of the Patron-Host Committee for 1985. In accepting Newman this position Mr. Newman said, "it is a great honor to be part of this year's Dinner of State in honor of Harlan Noddle". Mr. Newman continued, "Israel is on the threshold of becoming a major country in high technology and Israel Bonds has contributed to this success". This year ,the annual Patron-Host meeting will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Murray Newman on Oct. 24 at the Jewish Community Center at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Newman added, "besides a distinguished guest speaker, we will preview a recently released video tape entitled 'Israel Bonds Report'. It is a short informative report on Israel's contributions in the fields of medical technology, robotics and aeronautics." "AH the'hosts have received an invitation and we hope everyone will attend. Please call thelsrael Bond office at 3411177 to let them know we can count on your support." '

cobson. "We have cho.xn an interesting cross-section of men, each of whom stands for a different aspect and quality of Jewish life. Tiie thema of this program is really The Beat of Beine a Jewidh-Woman'. It speaks to'the spirit.-•_.- • "It's always exciting fop me to write a program about being Jewish, because that's who I ar'n, I have strong feelings about maintaining a Jewish identity and enjoying a Jewish pride. So many of us seem to lack a fervor about being Jewish, and I welcome any chance I get to rekindle those feelings"""' in people. Our hope is that while we are dazzling our honored ladies with an exciting event, we will inspire them toward a greater commitment to our community and to the Jewish world at large." Reservations for the Chai/Grand Gifts Luncheon may be made by calling Sandra Belgrade or Elinor Penner at the JCC. Ms. Jacobson is a freelance writer, director, and producer who prepares programs for non-profit organizations and businesses, corporations, and independent producers. Her credits include: Writing and directing "The Good and Bad Dreams of Sylvia Rosentahal," performed at Beth El and Beth Israel Synagogues; writing and producing the Double , Chai Revue for the Jewish Community Center; writing and directing " G r e a t Jewish Women," a program for the Women's Campaign Luncheon. Also, writing and directing RAGS for the: : Child Savings Institute, performed at the Orpheum, Sept. Y Ms. Jacobson is a native of Des Moines and a former resident of Chicago. She earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from the Goodman School of Drama in Chicago.

Allan M. Gonsher, who has served aa executive director of Jewish Family Service for almost six years, has resigned to start a new venture in Omaha. . , •• J Rabbi Gonsher, f\ i '''"] l JJ in a letter to the - •-•' *-* -'AIla Board of Directors » Gonsher of JFS, said that his resignation is effective' Dec. 28 and that he will assume the presidency of Kids, Inc., 11212 Davenport. He said the new firm will provide educational classes to families with children ages infancy to 10 years old and consultation services for educators, day care workers and health care professionals. The firm also will provide counseling services for families and children. In addition to Rabbi Gonsher's dual role as director/therapist, JFS currently employs two therapists and an executive secretary.

terrori By Yityzhak Rabi senger," Leon Klinghoffer, 69, of New York ! UNITED NATIONS, (JTA) r In an un- City, who was killed by the Palestinian terprecedented move, the Security Council rorjsts.and welcomed the release of the pas-' unanimously condemned "the unjustifiable sengera and the crew of the hijacked ship. and criminal" hijacking of the Italian cruise -The statement, which was issued at a ship Achille Lauro by Palestinian terrorists" brief Council meeting after all 15 members For the first time in its 40-year history, agreed privately on the wording, read: the Security Council also condemned "ter"The members of the Security Council rorism in all its forms, wherever and by welcome the news of the release of the paswhomever committed." : senger. They resolutely condemn this -unThe condemnation was issued in a state- justifiable and criminal hijacking as well as ment, read by United States Ambassador to .other acts of terrorism, including.hostage the UN, Vernon Walters, who is this taking. They also condemn terrorism in all month's President of the Security Council: its forms, wherever and by whomever comThe statement deplored "the death of a pas- mitted." . ~

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tter and glamour, of 3adway to Omaha. i [lie current production of 'herus Line at the local •ater far exceeds what one ild rightfully expect this from the Big Apple, f you can visualize a cast 13 dancers doing intricate il dazzling routines on an imate stage, you'll apprete the high quality of this >duclion. tVendy Larson, a princidancer with the Omaha

Ballet, served as choreographer for the'show and performed a classy solo in her role as Cassie. Lorie Parker, a regular at the Upstairs, exhibited noteworthy vocal talent in singing What I Did for Love and Stacie Lamb was the one to watch for provacative comments from the chorus line. A Chorus Line deserves a long run and if the initial audience reaction is a good measure, the show will be around for awhile. (M.M.)

he doors will open on iday Oct. 13, for CAFE PHARDIM at 7 p.m. in th JCC. At 8 p.m., Dr. she Lazar and Lauren nerantz will begin presations on Moses Mainides' life end times and >hardic (?tftt«e. is. Pomerantz will perfor n Ladino music, a style of nusic from the Mediterra oth Dr. Lazar and Ms.

Pomerantz have participated in different festivals as individual performers. In a telephone conversation, Pomerantz said Dr. Lazar presents Maimonides in away that everyone will enjoy hearing and learning about his life and culture. Lazar commented on Ma. Pomerantz's music, "Lauren brings to the audience a sound that charms the soul, her music is a joy to hear!"

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our grandparents! Of course they could speak Yiddish! But when was tiie last time you heard more than a few words? Thanks to the Omaha Arts West Film Committee and the Mamaioshen Society your big chance will come in just a few short weeks. ' Set aside Oct. 20, 2 p.m. for a special visitor "The Cantor's Son" (Dem Chazan Zundl). This Yiddish film with English sub-titles will be shown at the Omaha JCC. Tickets will be available at the door. The Lincoln Jewish Federation is sponsoring a second screening at Congregation B'nai Jeshurun at 20th and South Streets on Oct. 20 at. 7:30 p.m. For more information in Omaha call 344-8200, in Lincoln call Nancy Coren at 423-5695. The first known Yiddish film, in 1912, was a 10 minute romantic feature entitled "Le Chaim", about a girl who elopes with her love rather than her promised husband. The director of "The Cantor's Son", Sidney Goldin, was known as the grandfather of Yiddish film. He got his start in 1913 with "The Sorrows of Israel" about the terrible conditions in eastern Europe. Soon after, Yitzhak and Ester Kaminsky staged their renowned theater production "Mirele Efros" for his camera. Their special guest star was their three year old daughter Ida, of later stage and screen fame.

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( ne of the small business daj-long state conferences, lee ding to the national Wr ite House Conference on Sm ill Business will be held Oct 28 at the Holiday Inn Certral in Omaha. At that timji 10 delegates and 6 alterr ates will be elected or app )inted. Each of the 1,823 delegates elected nationwide muit be a resident of the stats in which the conference is being held, must be

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