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Jake Adler leads the final Torah procession at the Kapulier shul on Cuming street during closing ceremonies last Sunday. An estimated crowd of 300 participated and bade farewell to the old synagogue. The Nebraska Jewish Historical Society is now launching a fund drive to pregerve and restore the essence of the synagogue as a living .museum,

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By Morris Maline WASHINGTON — Sen. Charles Grassley (R-lowa) said that the upcoming Summit between President Reagan and Secretary Gorbachev offers real possibilities for improvement.

mally. The human rights issue with particular emphasis on the rights of Soviet Jewry led Sen. Grassley to visit the Soviet Union recently and to organize a world-wide group of parliamentarians.

In an interview with the Jewish Press of Omaha at the annual meeting of the Union of Councils for Soviet Jews here, Sen. Grassley said slow improvement in relations is within reach.

There are now over 700 members in 15 nations and-the effectiveness of the group is starting to bear fruit.,

Sen. Grassley pointed out that his group put forth proposals on human rights at the Ottowa meeting last May Gorbachev is not tied to the old way of politics in the " and more recently to the Helsinki committee in France. . Soviet Union, Sen. Grassley said, adding that Gorbachev wants to improve the ddmestic lot of his people. This latter group, he said, pressed President Mitterand The need and desire of the Soviet Union to improve do- to forcefully speak ori human rights during the recent visit mestically will be reflected in the Summit talks on trade, of Gorbachev to Paris. he pointed out. .. .• According to Sen. Grassley, his trip to the Soviet Union : Progress in this area, Sen. Grassley said, may lead to and the growing intensity of the human rights issue were improved attitudes and concessions on human rights, a sub- both aided by the Soviet Jewry Committee in Omaha and ject which President Reagan is expected to bring up infor- Des Moines.

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Soviet Jewry must be* an integral part of the upcoming Summit. Jewish communities across this land must mobilize immediately to let President Reagan know of our concern. Time is running out. In little more than three weeks. Reagan and Gorbachev will be talking in Geneva. The agenda already has been fixed. The 80 hours of discussion will be on arms control and trade. The 80 hours include time for translation and time for meals and socializing. The issue' of Soviet Jewry is not on the formal, agenda. However, President Reagan' has promised to raise the issue informally. Extent of the informal discussion can vary from minimum to maximum effort. " Concerned Jewish communities can make a difference. Morey Schapira, president, Union of Councils for Soviet Jews, Washington, has put the need quite bluntly: "Now is the time to push the accelerator to the floor, contact your Congressional Representatives and Senators and ask them to intervene on a personal and direct basis with the President." It is hot enough for Jewish communities to delegate this maximum effort to the Soviet Jewry activists. The leadership in this community must come together and forcefully push this issue. Soviet Jewry must rise to the forefront of activity for every synagogue congregation, for every Jewish organization and for every unit of the Jewish Federation. The massive effort required does not belong only to Shirley Goldstein and Miriam Simon, co-chairmen, Omaha Soviet Jewry Committee. Don't wait for them and for their few workers to contact you. There is much work to be done in the next couple of weeks. Postcards, telegrams, telephone calls, letters, contact at all levels — all must be attehded to. No avenue should be forsaken for lack of workers and motivation. , . Soviet emigration is at its lowest level and the antiSemitic posture of the Soviet government is extremely high. The Summit could well be the last opportunity for Reagan to influence Gorbachev. We must do everything that we can to encourage our President to make maximum effort toward the improvement of human rights including the right of emigration for Soviet Jews.

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Iowa Senator Charles Grassley and Congressional aide former Omahan Allie Milder at the Washigton meeting of the Union of Councils for Soviet Jews.

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Range of activities planned in concert with Jewish Book Month The 12th annual Jewish Book Fair, sponsored by the Jewish Federation Library, will be held from Nov. 17 to Dec. 15 at the Jewish Community Center. Among the activities planned will be a community lecture on Dec. 2 presented by Wolf Blitzer, Washington bureau chief for the Jerusalem Post; the Women's Community Luncheon on Dec. 4, Featuring author Francine Klagsbrun; and for children, a Dec. 15 birthday party honoring Maimonides, complete with music, entertainment, crafts and a play. In addition, the annual book sale will offer a variety of new titles for adults and children. The Book Fair is being presented in conjunction with National Jewish Book Month, Nov. 7 to Dec. 7.

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A book report contest will be sponsored jointly by the Jewish Federation Library and Omaha's three religious schools in recognition of Jewish Book Month.

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The United Talmud Torah of Omaha, the Jewish Day School, Temple Israel and the Federation Library will sponsor the contest for first through eighth grade students. Books must be of Jewish content, and the reports submitted to the education directors of the respective schools. Forms for the book review may be obtained from the teachers or school directors at the synagogues or school.

Over 30 people attended the Patron-Hoat meeting last week in preparation for the upcoming Dinner of State in honor of Harlan Noddle. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Newman, Patron-Host chairmen, said they expect this year's Israel Bond dinner to break all records. Guest speaker, Leonard Goldfine of Philadelphia said, "I believe I lived through the greatest tragedy and miracle in the world. I saw the results of the Holocaust and the rebirth of a country, Israel." The group previewed a new video tape entitled "Israel Bond Reports". The 12 minute video covered many of the new projects Bond dollars have assisted in Israel, including robotics, medical technology and agriculture. Invitations have been mailed to the community. Dr. Paul Shyken, general chairman, has asked that everyone mail in his reservation as soon as possible. For questions regarding the dinner or for reservations, please telephone the Israel Bond office at 341-1177. From left are, Jerold Rosen, Dr. Paul Shyken, Ernie and Adalyn Nogg, Leonard Goldfine, Bill Freiden, Truman Clare and Murray Newman. Seated, Sheila Rosen, Joe and Maxine Kirshenbaum and Sharee Newman. Not pictured are, Art and Anne Grossman, Jerry Hoberman, Sylvia Wagner, Jim Farber, Mort Glass, Florence and Joe Kricsfeld.

Friday, November 1 Shabbat Dinner, Beth Israel Saturday, November 2: Pioneer Women, Pot Luck Dinner, 6 p.m. Sunday, November 3: Sepnardic Concert by Omaha Cantors 1 p.m. Federation Budget Review 9 a.m. Mamaloshen Society 3 p.m. B'nai B'rith Women, Karaoke Party, 6:30 p.m. Revolving Door - Westroads Teens/Mother-Teens Program 1:30 p.m. Jr. B'nai B'rith Bowling League 1:30 p.m. Cougar Lanes Monday, November 4: Y.E.S. 10 a.m. CJFL Maimonides Classes 7:30 p.m. Symphony Alive 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 5: Beginner Bridge 7 p.m. Temple Israel Sisterhood Bd. Mtg. 9:30 a.m. Beth Israel Sisterhood Bd. Mtg. 9:30 a.m. Beth El Sisterhood Donor Luncheon Noon Beth El Wednesday, November 6: Letter writing for Soviet Jewry 11 a.m. Intermediate Bridge 7 p.m. . JCC - Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Planning Comm. 4 p.m. Omaha Jewish High School 7:30 p.m. Gerontology 7:05 p.m. B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers - Noon - Howard Johnson's Hadassah Study Group, Rabbi Kripke, Livingston Plaza ORT General Mtg., 7:30 p.m.. B'nai B'rith - Henry Monsky Lodge, Americanism Citation Dinner, Red Lion Inn Thursday, November 7: Intelligent Investments 7 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 6:45 p.m. ' > Federation Budget Review Comm. 7:30 p.m. Handling the Tough Stuff, 7:30 p.m. Walk-in Drop-in Beth El 10 a.m. NCJW V.P. Mtg. 9:30 a.m. Amit Women, Kalah Franklin Bd. Mtg. 9:30 a.m.

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Prizes will be awarded to the outstanding reports in each grade level. A special committee under the auspices of the Federation Library will choose prize winners from among each school's entries. No prizes will be awarded by default.

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Names of all contest participants will be listed in the Jewish Press. For further information contact the education director at your school or synagogue or call the Federation Library. NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Council of Jewish Federations announces that its prestigious Smolar Awards for Excellence in North American Jewish journalism have been won this year by Elsa A. Solender, of the Baltimore Jewish Times, and Richard Scheinin, of the Inside Magazine of the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. Ms. Solender's article, which won in the "Public Affairs Category," is a moving account of a trip she took to Ethiopia with a group of American and Canadian Jewish journalists in November 1984, when "Operation Moses" was a.clandestine mission not yet made known to the world. Her account provides a rare inside look at the lives of Jews still in Ethiopia, their appearance, their customs that are similar to, yet different from, our own.their history, the condition they are in, their yearning for the

promised land of Israel. Mr. Scheinin's article, which won in the "Magazine Category," recounts the story of a dentist's obsession to bring to justice a man who was responsible for the murder of thousands of Rumanian Jews, including 200 who were literally butchered, "kosher-style," in a slaughterhouse in Bucharest during World War II.'The dentist, Charlie Kremer, now 89 years old, gathered thousands of documents of evidence against Valerian D. Trifa, who had, risen to prominence as an Archbishop of the Rumanian Orthodox Episcopate living on a 200-acre estate near Detroit. Mr. Scheinin's article traces the story of Dr. Kremer's single-minded 45-year pursuit of this war criminal, who was finally deported from the U.S. but who has still never been tried for the murders.

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Ten-year-o!d recovering from wound Jerusalem — Physicians in the Department of Pediatric Surgery at Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center here say 10-year-old Ehud Baum is making progress in his recovery from a nearfatal throat wound inflicted when an Egyptian border guard fired on a group of Israeli tourists at Has Burka in the Egyptian-controlled Sinai. Surgeons removed a splinter from the boy's throat which missed major blood vessels by only a fraction of a millimeter. Seven Israelis were slain in the incident. Doctors at the Center report that many of the victims bled to death when they were denied medical help by Egyptian authorities.

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Anti-Semitism in farm belt becomes issue for NJCRAC

NEW YORK - Anti- though, about the need for Semitic extremist group ac- strong counteraction and tivity in America's dis- for this issue to be an imtressed farm belt will be portant item on the national countered with a concerted Jewish community agenda." fact-finding and program According to Mrs. Levine, strategy drive coordinated the coordinating committee by a National Jewish Com- will meet periodically in the munity Relations Advisory midwest and draw upon the Council interafjency com- resources of NJCRAC's namittee, Jacqueline K. Lev- tional and community memine, Chair of NJCRAC, an- ber agencies in the midnounced. west's economically The NJCRAC is the na- troubled agricultural retional coordinating body for gions. the field of Jewish commu"This is a step we urnity relations, comprised of 11 national and 113 local gently need," said David H. Jewish community relations Goldstein, Executive Direcagencies in the United tor of the Jewish Community Relations Bureau of States. Mrs. Levine appointed Greater Kansas City, Mo., Milton I. Goldstein of St. in welcoming the announceLouis and Harvey Kaplan, ment of the committee's forof Kansas City, Mo., Chair mation. Mr. Goldstein has and Vice Chair, respec- been working with farmers' tively, of the special com- organizations, church leadmittee charged with this ers and public officials for the past three months to task. NJCRAC's decision to monitor and counteract create the committee fol- anti-Semitic group activilowed in-depth reports on ties. the farm belt situation preThe NJCRAC's decision sented during the Jewish to establish the interagency community relations organ- • coordinating committee folization's two-day Executive lowed an October 10 meetCommittee and Commis- ing in Kansas City, initiated sion meeting, held earlier by that city's Jewish Comthis week at the Riesman munity Relations Bureau in Center for Harvard-Radcliff consultation with t h e Hillel in Cambridge, Mas- NJCRAC. After a prelimisachusetts. nary assessment of the na"Participants in those ture and extent of anti-Semmeetings," said Mrs. Lev- itic extremist activity in the ine, "were very concerned area and examining straabout the potential threat tegic approaches,local and midwestern extremism and national Jewish community rural anti-Semitism pre- relations agencies can imsents to Jew and to Ameri- plement to counteract the can democracy. However, spread of bigotry and viothere remains some disa- lent action, CRC represengreement as to the extent to tatives and national agency which these groups have staff from New York and the made political and religious midwest recommended that inroads in farm areas. There an NJCRAC committee was no disagreement, serve as a central consulta-

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tive body to coordinate factfinding and programmatic activities among the national and regional Jewish community relations agencies addressing anti-Semitic activity in the midwest. The NJCRAC's Commission on Individual Freedom and Jewish Security and the NJCRAC Executive Committee accepted this recommendation during their sessions, following extensive presentations to the Commission, chaired by David Lebenbom of Detroit, Michigan. Lauding the role of law enforcement officials, Irwin Suall, Director of the AntiDefamation League of B'nai B'rith's Fact-Finding Department, told the Commission that many of the extremist groups operating in the midwest are now reeling under the impact of federal, state and local prosecution of their leaders for criminal activity. Left unanswered, according to Mr. Suall, is the question of how far extremists have made inroads among the farm population. David Goldstein, Kansas City's Jewish Community Relations Bureau director, asserted that "Most farmers and rural people in the mid-, west are good and decent people. They have rejected the lunatic ravings of extremist organizations. But some, finding that their legitimate efforts to obtain adequate help from the federal government have failed, in desperation fall prey to simplistic messages of hate. We believe the battle for the hearts and minds of these people is as serious — per-

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haps even more serious — as taking the machine guns and automatic rifles away from the extremists." Rabbi A. James Rudin, Director of Interreligious Affairs for the American Jewish Committee, reported that many midwestern religious and civic leaders are concerned that anti-Semitic attitudes may bo gaining footholds among college students and other young people due to wide dissemination of extremist group propaganda. Rabbi Rudin drew his conclusions after conducting a fact-finding trip through rural Iowa, Wisconsin and Colorado. Leonard Zeskind, Chairman of the Kansas City Jewish Community Relations Bureau's Individual Freedom and Jewish Security Committee, cautioned that extremist group activity, now at low ebb because of law enforcement prosecutions, may revive once new rounds of farm foreclosures begin this coming winter and spring. Speaking about the work the special NJCRAC committee will conduct, Chairman Milton I. Goldstein, a past president of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater St. Louis and a past Vice Chairman of NJCRAC, said: "Some of the signals we're receiving about the situation require us to engage in the kind of careful and responsible factfinding that has always characterized the work of the Jewish community relations field. We need to fully understand the nature of the-problem in order to launch an appropriate programmatic response."

An estimated 200 people came out to experience a little of the Sephardic world. Dr. Moske Lazar, professor of comparative literature and drama

spoke on Maimpnides and the Sephnrdic Heritage; Lauren Pomerantz, an internationally known musician performed a variety of Sephardic music -—'

an experience for everyone! Margo Riekes created an authentic atmosphere enabling people to get into the mood; delightful desserts were prepared along with Turkish coffee and cinnamon tea. This program was the beginning of the Jewish Cultural Arts Council's Fall Semester of the College of Jewish Learning. The JCAC thanks B'nai B'rith Henry Monsky Lodge for co-sponsoring the Evenings activities. Dr. Lazar, Ms. Pomerantz and Mrs. Paley (center) are shown in front of the entrance to the Cafe.

Cantors give concert Nov. 3 On Sunday, Nov. 3 at 1 College of Jewish Learning. pm the Jewish Cultural Arts Council's College of Jewish This class is free to the Learning present, Omaha's students already enrolled in three cantors will give a per- the Fall semester of the Colformance and lead a discus- lege of Jewish Learning; sion on Sephardic music. there will be a $5 charge for "Cantors Emil Berkovits, those who are not enrolled. Harold Firestone and Leo This performance will take Fettman have prepared a place in room 10 of the Jewprogram that everyone will ish Community Center. For enjoy!" commented Susan more information call Alan Paley chairperson for the Potash 334-8200.

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Statement of principle Nine Americans — including June Daniels of Des Moines — made a forceful statement last week on the rights of Soviet Jews. In support of the Washington, D.C. Board of Rabbis, the group protested in front of the Russian Embassy in violation of the District's ordinance. All were arrested. , > They are, in addition to Ms. Daniels, Rabbi Ira Korino, Dr. Sergey Hroude, and Yosef Abromowitz, all of Massachusetts; Nancy frank und Dr. Konnilyn Feig, of California; Geraldine Lipkin of Illinois; Dorothy Mahlin and Bill Graham of Michigan. The photo sequence below shows the police with handcuffs, the protesters crossing the street to the Embassy and Ms. Daniels speaking in front of the Embassy before the start of the trip to the police station in police wagons. All were released on $50 bond each and were scheduled to appear for arraignment the next day.

A highlight of the annual convention was the presentation of the Anatoly Scharunsky Freedom Award to Representative Dante Fascell-(D-FL). Participating ore from left, Morey Schapira, president, UCSJ; Hinda Cantor, vice president; Cong. Fascell; and Stuart Eizenstat, general counsel to UCSJ and former domestic affairs advisor to president Carter.

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"From Auschwitz to the Soviet Union to Israel" heralds Dr. Konnilyn Feig, San Francisco State University, as she holds aloft a photo of Alia Praisman's mother and friend. Ms. Praisman, (left) a refusenik for many years, is now living in Israel. She visited with Shirley Goldstein in Omaha before attending -the annual meeting and was surprised at the photos obtained by Dr. Feig. Ms. Praisman's mother is now in Israel but the second photo is one of her friend who is not allowed to leave the Soviet Union. Dr. Feig had visited Alla's friend and was told,"I have hope, I'm not afraid." In center of photo is Pam Cohen, Chicago Action for Soviet Jewry.

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The editors reserve the right to shorten letters for reasuns the Kapulier Shul is an appeal which will benefit this comof length or content. munity for many years to come. As members of the Omaha Jewish Community, it is up to us. To the Editor: Marilyn Warren The Simon Wiesenthal Center, as part of its on-going research, is attempting to identify individuals who either . To the Editor: worked with or were saved through the efforts of William When one realizes that Egypt, the one country which we Perl. Dr. (Willie) Perl was one of the chief organizers of are supposedly to have peaceful relations, docs not offer the illegal rescue ship operation "Die Alition" that began explanations on what happened, despite requests by the in Vienna and eventually spread throughout Europe be- Israeli government; their failure to return their Ambassador tween 1937 and 1944. to Tel Aviv because of the Taba issue; the release of the four terrorists who hijacked the Italian cruise ship, to return From Vienna, Prague, 15rutislava, Bucharest, Budapest, to any country they desired to go to, one has to begin to Danzig, Berlin, Warsaw and other European cities, escaping wonder. Jews traveled on trains and riverboats to several seaports Having lived in Israel for over three years now, and reon the Danube River where they transferred to ocean-going steamers that eventually broke the British, blockade of Pal- ceiving the Jewish Preos, I am appalled that. Letters to estine. Among the many ships with which William Perl was. the Editor column have not in the past (with the exception involved were: of a few) taken issue with how the Jewish community in Omaha fails to react with any outrage against what is projOccTan Steamer Date Transfer Points ected by Pro-Arabist propaganda in the entire news media Gepo • 12/38 Tulcea, Rumania in the States. Katina 1/39 Balchik, Bulgaria As an example, I refer to the letter written by Sarah Ross Astir 3/39 Varna, Bulgaria and her husband; if this letter had not been written, I would Liesel 5/39 Tulcea, Rumania have been totally unaware of what happened in the voting Parita 7/39 Galatz, Rumania of May 15, 1985. Noemi Julia 8/39 Constanta, Rumania Sakarya 2/40 Sulina, Rumania It might be of interest to you to know that when we came Anyone with information is aaked to please contact Rabbi to Israel, mentioning we had lived in Nebraska when speakAbraham Cooper, Simon Wiesenthal Center, 9760 West ing to visitors, they had heard of Nebraska. And how had Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, Ca. 90035 (213) 553-9036. they heard of Nebraska? Because our Jewish senator had Rabbi Abraham Cooper voted in favor of the AWAC's sale to Saudi Arabia. Associate Dean It is time we were not satisfied with letters, explanations, or whatever, and sit calmly while doing nothing. To the Editor: It was an event — possibly a once in a lifetime event! It The time has come and the opportunity to express our wasn't black-tie, no food was served, but it was truly an support for Israel'has come and in fact has been present event that, hopefully, this community will never have the for a long time now. To our shame, we have become so opportunity to participate in again. Many hundreds of peo- consumed by the drive for wealth and fame that we have ple attended/Unfortunately, many in this community did left our values, heritage, and teachings, in some dark corner not choose to participate Sunday, Oct. 25 as the "Kapulier and indeed have become unconcerned. Shul" on 30th Street was closed. This became so apparent in the Passover Edition of the It is ironic that in this particular issue of the Jewish Press where mothers are so busy they no longer have time Press, much coverage is devoted to Soviet Jewry. The Ka- to prepare their homes for Shabbat and I suppose also have pulier Shul was started by Russian Jews who came to this no time to go to synagogue, let alone take their children! country seeking the same freedom that today's Russians It is not an easy life to live in Israel, with the security are seeking. Our forefathers accomplished much — including the establishment of several small Shuls in Omaha; situation, the inflation, etc., but I should not wish to live anyplace else. This is home — I'm with my People, my Sunday saw the closing of the last one. family. Each day is a new challenge, a new opportunity to While many of us had never been in the Cuming Street become involved, to do for others, to be able to live a life Shul prior to these past few weeks, a great many of us have that, .in spite of all obstacles, brings contentment and hapour roots in this Shul or one just like it. It is our history piness. and our heritage. It is up to us to preserve the artifacts of But we do need the support of a unified Jewry, outside this Shul for our future generations — our children who of Eretz Yisrael, to speak loudly, have their voices heard, are used to the modern and have "never seen a central bima and once and for all to do as Ben Gurion so aptly stated: or a prayer book with no English or a "Potcher", individual "Do-not be afraid of what the goyim say. Only act as the prayer tables, numbered pews, the magnificent arks or Jew is supposed to act." many of the other items NJHS is seeking to preserve. Dorothy Brandt 55 Hizkiyahv Hamelectl Requests for money seem to come to us from every diJerusalem, Israel rection. But the appeal from NJHS to preserve and restore

By M.J. Rosenberg Near East Report Years from now the PLO's historians may be referring to the past month as Black October — the month when the terrorist organization began its slide into oblivion. In one week the PLO faced serious reverses in Italy, at the United Nations, in London, and in Washington. In many ways, the most serious damage to the PLO came in the unambiguous revelation of its true nature. For twenty years the PLO has succeeded in playing a double game. With one hand it played at diplomacy — a feint toward Security Council Resolution 242 here, a suggestion that it only wanted the West Bank there. With the other hand it organized terrorist attacks on Israelis, Jews, Americans and anyone else who strayed into their line of fire. It played the double game expertly. During various hostage crises, the United States and other western countries actually sought the PLO's help in ending situations it helped instigate. Yasir Arafat relished playing the role of good guy — of helpful moderate — especially when compared to his fanatical allies. Arafat was preparing to play that role again when the Achille Lauro was hijacked. He offered his "good offices" to help free the ship's passengers and crew. He happily volunteered to play the part of mediator. But then came the PLO's exposure. It quickly turned out that the ship's hijackers were not some crazed Palestinian radicals unattached to Arafat. Instead the hijackers — and murderers of American Leon Klinghoffer — were members of the pro-Arafat Palestine Liberation Front. Arafat was not only allied with the killers; he may even have known of the ship's hijacking in advance. In a few hours, the image of Arafat as moderate was lying in the dust. A 20-year public relations effort had come to naught. Events in London contributed to the same result. Just last month Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher announced that she would be meeting with a joint Jordanian-Palesft". tinian delegation (including two members of the PLO). She said that the Palestinian representatives were "men who are known to reject violence" and "men of peace." She said that they accepted Israel. But on Oct. 14, the two PLO delegates pulled the rug out from under Mrs. Thatcher. They refused to sign a Britishauthored communique conceding Israel's right to exist. They said that indications pointing toward recognition of Israel were "inoperative." Thatcher had no choice but to cancel the London summit. Her government then criticized the PLO for taking Great Britain for a ride while even the Jordanians accused the PLO of going back on a previous The major limiting factors today are budgetary and per- commitment to accept the communique. Again, the PLO sonnel. With regard to the first, in the drastic university was shown to be inflexible — opposed to Israel's right to budget cutting, the law schools have been regarded as the exist and to peace. most expendable from the point of view of the national All this followed President Reagan's decision to get tough economy. As for teaching staff, it has been difficult to retain with terrorists. The President personally — and despite top level personnel, when the challenges and the better Defense Secretary Weinberger's reluctance — gave the orincome are in the outside world. Considering that young der for the Navy to intercept the Egyptian plane carrying teachers of law may have to wait anywhere from 10 to 15 the Achille Lauro hijackers. Weinberger had told Reagan years before they can get academic tenure, it is little wonder that the U.S. action would infuriate Egypt but Reagan went that they abandon teaching as a profession. ahead anyway. . Later, asked if he would apologize to Egypt for appreLife outside is not easy either. Following graduation, the new lawyer must serve a two year apprenticeship or clerk- hending the PLO hijackers, Reagan simply said "Never." ship with a law firm prior to his admission to the Bar. Under He also pressed Italy not to release terrorist leader Mothe regulations, each law firm may accept only one ap- hammed Abbas and said that the United States would seek prentice, to assure that the trainees get adequate exposure to prosecute him for Leon Klinghoffer's murder. Reagan topped that off by informing the United Nations to the day-to-day practices. Their pay during this period has been estimated as being equal to that earned by a street that the United States would not participate in the world cleaner. If not for the restriction, there is little doubt that body's 40th anniversary celebration if it allowed Arafat to the bigger law firms would take on a larger number of clerks, address the General Assembly. Arafat — who had been happy to exploit their services for performance of routine invited to the United Nations as if he was a head of state — was then "disinvited." duties. All in all, the PLO has faced a rough month. The legitThe country has a number of highly successful lawyers, imacy is sought — and never deserved — has been ripped some of whom also make careers for themselves in politics. away. There are those who will respond that we haven't And of course there is always the lure of a judgeship in one heard the last of Arafat and his organization. Surely they of the many courts, perhaps leading all the way up to Israel's will be back — tomorrow, next week, or next month — and Supreme Court. back with a bang. They will attack civilians somewhere, Some practitioners have referred to the legal profession Innocent blood will, be shed. in Israel alternatively as a "rat race"-or a "jungle". A reBut even that will not eliminate the effects of "Black cently published guide for new immigrant lawyers warns October." On the contrary, it will reinforce them. No one that the legal profession in Israel "is said to be over- doubts that the PLO can kill and terrorize. Its record there croyvded", although opportunities do exist, and the immi- is unambiguous. The doubt comes over whether the PLO grants are-advised of the opportunities for retraining for . can ever make peace. The events of October powerfully another profession. argue otherwise.

Who wants to be a lawyer? everybody? HAIFA — One of the most popular television programs in Israel is "Paper Chase", the American series about students at law school. The vast following which this program has may possibly explain the fact that this year there were 5800 applications for admission to law school, of which only 350 were accepted! Whereas the country's best high schools systematically encourage students to prepare for careers in engineering, technology or science, there is absolutely no encouragement to go into the legal profession, yet they register by droves for the study of law. Fortunately, most are turned aside, The Bar Association records that there are now 8500 lawyers in Israel, of which 2,000 are not practicing at all. There appears to be work for all of them. The Israelis are a highly litigatious people. In 1983 no less than 615,892 court files were opened. In proportion to population, and eliminating children, this means that one out of every three adult Israelis was in that year involved in court proceedings in one form or another. Yet not all the law graduates practice that profession. Many go into business, where they find their legal training useful; others enter banking, public administration or related fields. The study of law is a four year program in Israel, directly following high school, though three years in the armed forces usually intervene. The low schools are located at the Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, and Bar Han, though there is now talk of opening another school at either Haifa or" Ben Gurion University. Tel Aviv also offers an evening program lasting five years. There is also a proposal to meet th'e student demand by establishing a private evening law school, not attached to any of the universities;

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The final Torah processbn at Kapulier Editor's note: > The Ceremony of Gratitude included a talk by Rabbi Jonathan Rosenbaum, executive director, Bureau of Jewish Education, Jewish Federation of Omaha. An edited transcript of the talk follows:

hemisphere, they are unique. Unlike most bylaws of that day, they were not written in Yiddish, 'the language that people knew GO well. Neither were they written in German or Portuguese or Spanish, the native tongues of Jews of earlier migrations to the New World. No, (lie bylaws of this great synagogue were written in Hebrew. By Jonathan Rosenbtuia Among those bylaws there were requirements which Rabotai (my teachers), friends, members of B'nai Jacob speak to the very kindness that accompanied the services Adas Yeshuron, this is an awesome and — in a certain sense in this holy place. They spoke about tiie need for peace — an awful day. We are all here to recognize a great tra- among friends and neighbors. Members of this congtegation dition. Omaha's first recorded Orthodox services took place- agreed that if disagreements uroue, they were to settle such in 1880. In 1908, the congregation in whose synagogue we disputes among themselves according to Jewish tradition. are assembled was founded as Bnei Jacob Anshe Sholom, They were not to stele redress in the courts of this land. "Children of Jacob — the People of Peace." Thus, they were to keep Jewish law alive in everyday life. A set of bylaws which incorporated the congregation still There was also a requirement which stated that every memexists and in the annals of Jewish history of the Western ber of this congregation had an obligation to perform the

elegant mitzvah of bikur cholim, visiting the sick. If one of the members was ill, others would be assigned to tend him sround the clock to make sure that he could remain at home. When no family existed, his fellow congregants would be his family. This congiegution proceeded to build a history, that will be studied by scholars generations hence. It was blessed in its rabbinic leadership. From its inception, its members enjoyed the learned guidance of Rabbi Tsvi Hirsch, Rabbi Henry Grodzinsky, a scholar of great renown. A few years after its' founding, Rabbi Grodzinuky led the entire congregation dancing through the streets to a new synagogue at 24th and Nicholas. On that day great joy accompanied the event and the rabbi participated happily in the festivities. A scholar of international leputalion, he was also a communally involved leader. If one examines his letter;,, In-, Lt'itioneiy i tales that he v.as Av U-c-it Din UC-OL-LLL," the hc.d of the ri.bbinical

court of Omaha In this case, that title Wcis i"-r)fcnally apt. He presided over all the le: pon: ibihtic, of the Oithodox community, fiom kathrut, including ei.ch step fiom the slaughter to the marketplace, thiough the hieeyclei; of each Jew, thiough the joyful holidays, to the moments of solemnity and mourning. In his congregation, tjieie were scholarly laymen who learned from him and and there arc, I'm happy to s.ny, men and women here today who were active in those years. I look down at my friend and teacher, Rabbi Arthur Gendler who learned and studied and received the only certification as a rliaolct ever bestowed by Rabbi Grodzinsky. Rabbi Grodzinsky would write one great book and then again another. In all, he composed four major works (two of them multi-volume), numerous unpublished response (answers to questions of Jewish law). He would lead this congregation and, at tlje same time, he would have the privilege of colleagues. Around 1916, Adas Yeshuron was founded. It was called Beth Hamedrash-Adas Yeshuron, "The House of Study — the Congregation of Jeshurun. Without question, it wan a place of study. Both B'nai Jacob and Adas Yeshuron were (continued on page 7)

ceremony of gratitude. In the above photos one can-see Jake •~"~ removing the scrolls to Both Israel Synagogue Mary i Alton G c . b . r boldin 8 o n . of tbo four Torah. andI. i the women's section upstairs.

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The traditional reading stand in the middle of the congregation allowed everyone to participate and the women above to check on the readers below, which I am told, they did quite often and with great precision. The congregation had the warmth of a rabbi who sat in his place at the right of the Ark to greet members as they enteied End to be greeted by them in turn. Each person, each family had a place, and everybody felt at home. After Rabbi Grodzinsky's death at the end of l'Ji'l, B'nai Jacob's building was moved from its original tits here to 30th-and Cuming. Some time later, the two congregations, separated for years by only a few blocks, were unified. For many years thereafter, under the leadership of rabbis and laymen, this congregation served as a centerpiece to life itself. We look, we see the participants, we remember. Jake Wine and Jake Adler are here today with Rabbi Gendler and many others. We remember with respect the memory of Bill Grodinsky who did so much to perpetuate Judaism, his father's tradition, and the life of this congre-

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We ask, "Do we commemorate the ending today?" And, we realize that the anBwer must be "No." We conclude an era, ljut this conclusion leads to new beginnings. The accoutrements which.are here today will be preserved and studied. The tefarim, the books that surround us above and below, will be catalogued and utilized and the Torah scrolls will be passed on to active congregations, to new incarnations of B'nai Jacob Adas Yeshuron, congregations which will set the future's agenda because this congregation has given them a past on which to build. It is history that we observe today, but it is hope that we carry in our hearts. Hope that this great congregation and those who prayed and studied in it, who felt its warmth, and loving opened its cidurim and chumuGliim and its talmudim shall continue, not only in the hearts and minds of those who knew them personally, but in the minds and hearts of young people yet unborn who will read from the Torah scrolls of B'nai Jucob Adas Yeshuron, who will study its history, and examine its art. With God's help, its legacy will live to revive others. Today must not be a day of mourning but one of hope. God has granted us the privilege of knowing this congregation and those who led it May God grant us the opportunity to see it perpetuated through the Jewish learning and living of the future. So, may that too be God's will.

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Our entire Jewish community now has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform a lasting "mitzvah," for today and for the future! The Nebraska Jewish Historical Society has taken on the monumental task of preserving the likeness and the spirit of the "Kapulier Shul." Now that the building has been sold, what is to become of the Holy Arks, the dramatic center Bimah, the historical furnishings and other beautiful, rare artifacts? The answer is twofold: The immediate goal is to dismantle the main components of the synagogue with extreme care so that the intricate workmanship can be retained. These precious artifacts will then be moved to a satisfactory storage location. The second and more long-term goal is to eventually re-establish the synagogue sanctuary, in a condensed version, for fu. ture generations to appreciate and enjoy, Jewishly, culturally, historically. To accomplish these goals, the NJHS needs many dollars. This is an appeal from our Jewish heart to yours. Please send your contribution to the "P and R fund."* (preservation and restoration) c/o Nebraska Jewish Historical Society, 333 South 132nd Street, Omaha, NE, 68154. •All contributions are tax deductible. The names of all contributors will be published in the NJHS Newsletter.

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Temple Israel SERVICES: Friday: 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Stephen F. Barack and Cantor Harold I. Firestone will officiate. Following the service Rabbi Barack will conduct an "Ask the Rabbi" session during which congregants may discuss with Rabbi Barack any issues one wishes to raise. The Oneg Shabbat following the service will be sponsored by Sheila and Marvin Polikov in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Chad Michael Polikov. Saturday: 11 a.m. CLASSES Saturday, Nov. 2 - 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 - 1 0 a.m. Gimmel - Monday, Nov. 4 - 4 p.m. Aleph - Tuesday, Nov. 5 - 4 p.m. Daled Wednesday, Nov. 6 - 4 p.m. Bet - Thursday, Nov. 7 - 4 p.m. CONFIRMATION Monday, Nov. 4 - 6:30 p.m. BAR MITZVAH Chad Michael Polikov, son of Sheila and Marvin Polikov, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah during Shabbat Services Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2. SPECIAL CLASS "The Ways of Judaism" will be held Monday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m. This class will be taught by Jane West, director of Education. 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.

Bemice joins me in thanking all our friends and relatives for the many calls, visits, cards, donations and gifts during my recent hospitalization. Much thanks to all. Morris Adler Gary A. Epstein wishes to thank all his friends and relatives for the cards and donations during his recent hospitalization.

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SERVICES: Friday: Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat 5 p.m. Late Family Service 8 p.m. . The late family service is followed by an Oneg Shabbat sponsored by Sisterhood. Saturday: Morning Service 8:45 a.m. Kiddush follows the service in the Social Hall. Class with rabbi 4:15 p.m. Mincha 5 p.m. Mincha is followed by Shalosh S'udot, Ma-ariv and Havdalah. Sunday: Morning Minyanaire service 9 a.m. The service is followed by breakfast and "Exploring Jewish Ideas" with the rabbi. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. DEDICATION OF MEMORIAL PLAQUES Plaques that have been added to our Memorial Boards during the past year will be dedicated at Friday evening services on Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. Plaques to be dedicated are in memory of the following departed: Milton Maloshock, Sam Ferer, Max Frank, Henry Coren, Gabriel Grundman, Gertrude Litt, Richard Gordon, Goldie Elkin, Ellabelle Schloff, Frank Falk, Benjamin J. Schultz, Minnie Rose Slutzkin, William Slutzkin, Edward A. Rosenberg. Also, Claire Schweitzer, Daniel Cohen, FranceB Goldberg, Al R Bergman, Jacob Mirmebtein, Mae Mirmelatein, Gertrude Suaman, Henrietta Lewis Levi, Ida Wezelman, Meyer Meyerson, Dr. Herman Sol Susman, Minnie Lcvinc, Elizabeth Freed. Also, Ethel Miller, Eugene Simon, David H. LewiB, Jack Jay Kaiman, Libby Epstein, Harold Katelman, Sara Kinstlinger, EBther Lipsman, Avrum Joseph Batt, Marshall Katz, BeBsie Chandler, Boyia Kasowitz, Shlama Mayer Conviser. AIBO, Melvih Katleman, Sarah Simon, Ida Sacks, Joseph Hymnn Conviser, Ida Conviser, Eva Schwartz, Hymie Schlaifer, Milton RobinBon, Alex Adler, Nathan Ferer, Sarah Schlaifer Simon, Fannie Friedman.

Families of these departed are urged to be present for this special dedicatory ceremony that is being prepared. CHEVRA KADISHA All members of the Chevra Kadisha will be honored at the Friday evening service on Nov. 8 for their

dedicated work throughout the past. year. Chevra Kadisha members inclufie the following: AronZdtlmncn, Chairman; Ceiiior Leo Fettman, Harry Sidmfin, Ujk Werner, KEITI Sliyhen, Norman Zevitr, Mike Orlowaki, Dcve Wine, Louis Werner, liiilibi •Jonathan Rtii.eiibmim, Also, Donald Schwartz, Alan Potash, Sidney Ftldmun, Maynard Totefman, Merle Poteen, Stanley Gruiis, Barry Kricafeld, Hen Hei&ler, Saul Mbownki. Women members of theChovra kodtuha are: Charlotte Kaplan, Chairman; Kuth Cohen, Keva Kudermen, Leah Siref, Judy Cooper, Annette Fettman. Other women who are members of the Chevra Kudinha chose to remain anonymous.

SERVICES: Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits will conduct the services. Friday: 6 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Kiddush will follow the service. Minha-Ma'ariv, 5:05 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. . Weekdays: 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. LUNCH AND LEARN Men's Club Lunch and Learn series will continue on Nov. 7, noon, at the Uptown 11 (17th & Farnam). Call the synagogue office for reservations. WOMEN'S LEAGUE This year's Donor luncheon, "Sunrise, Sunset, The Wedding", will be held Nov. 5, at noon. SHABBAT DINNER The Mishpacha will have a Shabbat Dinner on Friday, Nov. 8, following the services at 6 p.m. Reservations may be sent to Reva Oruch. GIFT SHOP The Gift Shop will be open every day and Sunday mornings during the month of November. There are many new items available.

SEItVICES: 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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A monument in memory of Freda Veret will be dedicated Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. at Temple Israel Cemetery with Rabbi Sidney Brooks officiating. •

A monument in memory of Esther Platt Kaiman will be dedicated on Monday, Nov. 11, 2:30 p.m. at Fisher Farm Cemetery. Mrs. Kaiman's son, Rabbi Arnold G. Kaiman of Congregation Kol Ami in Chicago, will officiate. A monument in memory of Sidney Epstein will be dedicated on Sunday, Nov. 3, 1 p.m. at Golden Hill Cemetery. Rabbi Isaac Nadoff will officiate. Mr. Epstein was a resident of Des Moines, Iowa.

ANNANDALE-ONTHE-HUDSON (JTA) — Two Jews were among the five distinguished Americans who received Franklin Roosevelt Four Freedoms Medals. Elie Wiesel, chairman of'the National Holocaust Memorial CommisSERVICES: First and third Friday of sion, received the Freedom the month: 7:30 p.m. An of Worship Award. Isidor Oneg Shabbat follows the Rabi, the physicist and Noservice and everyone is wel- bel Laureate, received the Freedom from Fear medal. come.

Parashat VaYera By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke The Akedah — the story that if the Midrash was of Abraham's binding of making any point, it has to Isaac on an altar — has cap- do with the differing aptured the wonder of Bible proaches of different worreaders in every generation. shipers at the same altar. Was Abraham really preFor example, Cain and pared to offer his son's life Abel are pictured here as usto God? Was God serious in demanding that Abraham ing the same altar. Yet only the offering of Abel was acdo so horrendous a thing? ceptable. Cain's was not. Sophisticated readers in The implication is that it the last generations have ar- was the purpose and intent rived at psychological expla- of the worshiper, the dedinations, father-son rela- cation of his heart, the spirit tionships, parental fear of within him, not the altar itdisplacement by growing self, that carried imporsons, and so on and so on. tance. Traditional Jewish explaThe implication of the nations have revolved around the need for unfail- Midrash, tarried further, is ing loyalty to God and trust that the purpose of Abrathat His command is always ham and his intent were befor the good... and, further, yond reproach, and so too, the love of the father for his noble beyond description, was the result of the Akechild, not the fear. dah. The Midrash (Yalkut Abraham's intent was to Shimoni) seizes upon an unusual usage to make a point. give total submission to the When Abraham arrives at Lord and His command. the appointed place, he And the result of the Akebuilds an altar. But the He- dah. was to banish human brew does not say, "miz- sacrifice forever from the beah," "an altar." Rather precincts of moral religion. the text reads "et hamiz- These two, total religious beah," Abraham built "the loyalty on man's part, on the one hand, and limitation altar." And the Midrash goes on of religion's demands to the to say that "the altar" im- highly, moral, on the other, plies that it was a well-es- are the clear implications of tablished altar: Indeed, this the Akedah and the use of was the very altar on which this ancient altar. Cain and Abel had brought From all of this it appears their sacrifices; and this was that the Midrash is making the very altar on which an astonishing statement: Noah brought his sacrifices The particulars of a reliof thanksgiving when he gious system are not nearly emerged from the Ark. so important as the sincerI said the Midrash seized ity and morality of its relion this unusual usage to gious stance. make a point. But after its '• Thus the pre-Hebraic reference to Cain and Abel and to Noah, the Midrash Cain and Abel and the prerefrains from making any Hebraic Noah did not "contaminate" the altar; it could additional point. still be used by Abraham, Once I heard a sermon in and still, in the view'of the which the preacher sug- Midrash, be acceptable as gested that the religion of the site of the revered TemCain and Abel, and the re- ple-of Solomon and the religion of Noah, when there newed Temple of the Secwere few people in the ond Commonwealth. world, indeed only themWhat makes an altar acselves and their immediate family, was different from ceptable? Or, to use our own the religion of Abraham, terms, what makes prayer who, as the first Jew, had to and a synagogue service accontend with the false wor- ceptable? So long as the submission of the worshiper ship all around him. to high ideals and to moral I prefer to see the point of principles is present, his the Midrash in a different "altar" is acceptable and his direction. It seems to me worship is sanctified.

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Bella Davidovich to play in Omaha By Mark White Film Committee volunteer In the world of classic foreign films, the works of French and British,master directors stand out in our minds. Hut, what of the equally imaginative arid creative artists from smaller countries? The Omaha Arts West film committee's master sleuths hove found another jewel for your viewing pleasure. On Nov. 9, at 7:S0 p.m., Omaha Arts West presents/'The Shop on Main Street" in the JCC theater.

ordinary citizens become drawn into the all-controlling web."The Shop on Main Street." takes us into( the lives of a few of these ordinary people. An elderly, hard of hearing, Jewish woman is confounded and bewildered by the changing world around her. Her pride and self-respect drive her to maintain her small store in spite of the surrounding turmoil. An unassuming and meek Czech craftsman is appointed Aryan Controller of her store by the occupying forces. He must face his relationship with the invadTickets will he available ers as well as his own moral at the door for $3 (JCC values. Hi6 demanding wife members, $2.50). As a spe- insists on taking advantage cial treat, non-members of their new position, furwho can answer a question ther taxing his conscience in Czech, at the door, will over his elderly charge. As get the member's rate! "The they react to the harsh Shop on Main Street" will world around them, our also be shown in Lincoln at non-heros bring fresh 7:30 p.m. at Tifereth Israel meaning to manVhumanity Synagogue on Nov. 10. to man. '''The Shop on Main This award win/ling clasStreet" [ (Czech/English sic is a fitting finale to this subtitles) explores the hu- year's classic foreign film man conflicts arising in a series. If you were ensmall town in Czechoslova- chanted by "The Last kia during World War II. As Metro" and "The Cantor's the occupying forces pene- Son" our last presentation trate deeper into daily life, is not to be missed.

Pianist Bella Davidovich will be in Omaha to play with the Omaha Symphony Orchestra in the Nov. 1 concert, 8 p.m. at the Orpheum Theater. Under the direction of Maestro Bruce Hangen, Mine. Davidovich's performance of Saint-Satins' Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, No. 2 highlights a program that includes Richard Strauss' Death and Transfiguration and the Concerto for Orchestra written by the Hungarianborn, Bela Bartok. Bella Davidovich made her American debut at Carnegie Hall in 1979. In that performance, she captured the respect of critics and concertgoers with her technical command and engaging treatment'of the music. According to Charles Michener (Newsweek), "Davidovich went straight to the very human hearts ..:" of the works performed. That uncluttered and eloquent style continues to characterize the performances she has made in the United States since her em-

MOTIIKIl CHAPTER AZA #1 Mother Chapter AZA #1 welcomes n*w members: sophomore Bart Arnold; Freshmen Mike Levitan, Jon Fischer, Matt Goldberg', and Steve Givner. We hope their next few years with us will be years to remember. Already our new members helped with the Sukkot Sports Festival at the JCC. Bella Davidovich September 26 chapter migration from the Soviet members helped build the Union in 1978. JCC and Blumkin Home Born into a family of mu- Sukkahs sicians in Baku, Russia, On Oct. 19 we had a date* Bella Davidovich displayed party with dinner, a hayrack her rich musical talent at ride and a house party. It the age of three, and began was a very successful event. formal training at age six. On Oct. 20, we had both At 18 Bhe entered the Mos- chapter and freshman eleccow Conservatory. Three tions. years later she won the First New officers are: presiPrize in the 1949 Chopin dent, Steven Zuber; vice Competition in Warsaw president, Mike Kirke; (the last Russian to be so treasurer, Paul Roffman; honored). Secretary, Marty Cohen; She,was highly regarded Sergeant-at-arms, Bob as one of Russia's foremost Goldberg, Rich Rosenblatt pianists for 30 years, but her and Jason Franklin. career, and reputation were Freshman officers are: largely confined to her Freshman president, Matt homeland and parts of Eu- Goldberg; freshman vice rope. president, Mike Levitan;

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The College of Jewish Family Learning has announced that registration for a variety of classes and functions is now underway at the Jewish Community Center. • Information on opportunities may be obtained by calling Alan Potash or Lois Wine at 334-8200. TORONTO (JTA) — Arieh Ben David has been elected president of the World Philatelic Congress of Israel-Holy Land Judaic Societies.

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Being an avid reader has made me notice that when an author writes a best selling mystery, he/she often goes on to write more on the same subject. After all, look at the long list written by such people as Doyle, Christie and the like.

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"Marriage is a very good thing, though it's far from easy ..." Many theatergoers not only will relate to this line, but also will make a favorable connection with the musical from which it arrives. "I Do! I Do!" at the Firehouse Dinner Theatre not only has a lot of good lines, but also has a lot of good everything else. Dick Mueller and Patricia Kies, the stars of this fastmoving, funny, hit show, put on a performance that is unbeatable be it on or off Broadway. The show has everything that one would want for an evening of packed enter-

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Helen Shukcrt (left), welcomed the s;roup; Lucille Zejinsky (center) diseucsed the role of the volunteer and guest speaker Beverly Griffiths described the expanded role of the volunteer.

Susan Gerber and Dr. Steven Grant of New York City announce the birth of a son, Mark Alan, on Sept. 30. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gerber of Omaha and Harry Grant of Forest Hills, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs.Randall Ratner of Dallas, Tex. announce the Oct. 20 birth of a daughter, Jessica Lynn. They also have a son, Adam Scott. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Philip Ratner of Onlaha and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lynn of Munster, Ihd. Great-grandparents are Rose Roffman of Omaha and Rose Lynn of Hammond, Ind.

Bonnie Guildonard and Keith Miller were married Oct. 12 in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Saturday evening wedding was held at Temple Beth Israel in Phoenix with Rabbi Charles Herring officiating. A dinner and dance followed in the synagogue social hall. Mr. and'Mrs. Nick Guildonard of Scottsdale are parents of the bride. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Miller of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Miller hosted a pre-nuptial dinner off Oct. 11 at the Clarion Inn Resort in Scottsdale. The groom is a CPA and a partner with the firm of Segal & Company, Ltd. in Phoenix. After honeymooning in Hawaii, the couple will reside in Tempe, Ariz.

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Scott Bielli of Mesa Ariz, announce the Oct. 15 birth of a son, Matthew Bennett. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Novak of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bielli of Scottsdale, Ariz. Debbie and Dennis Baack announce the Oct. 1 birth of . a daughter, Janet Elyse, Grandparents are Sylvia and Sol Schwartz of Omaha and Joyce Baack of Polk, Neb. Great-grandparents are Pearl and Jack Hurwich and Rose Schwartz of Omaha, Margaret Jones of Polk and Alice and Martin Baack of Aurora, Neb.

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Beth Israetl Sisterhood donor luncheon will take place Nov. 12 at 12:30 p.m. at Beth Israel Synagogue. A musical written and directed by -Elaine Feldman 2nd Bette Kozleu will be preseated. The cast ineludes Ellen Albin, Bette Kozlen, Susie Sbyken, Mopgie Gerber, Beverly, Franklin, Cheryl Kirke, Annette Fetttuan, and Ecther Was cs pianist. Juleo K&tzmun is not in photo. At-right ere Sucio Shyken, Cheryl Kriesfeld and Bernice Colin. Janet Glass is not in photo.

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