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By SuBan Paley Campaign Publicity Bobbie Epstein has be«n named general chairman of this year's gala joint campaign event, Campaign Cabaret, announced Nancy Greenberg, 1986 WomeVi's Campaign chairman and Tom Fellman and Howard Kooper, 1986 Men's Campaign chairmen. The Campaign Cabaret is the first major campaign event to be co-sponsored by both the Men's and the Women's Divisions of the Federation Campaign. Joan Lehr is Women's Division co-chairman. "We are all very excited," said Mrs. Epstein. "This is a 'happening,* it's never been done before. We will have a spectacular bistro dinner planned by Andi Kavicli, Midge Bowers, and Barbara Frankel, all of whom are renowned culinary artists. Miclcey Sturm will transform Peony Park into a real Cabaret through her incredible decorations. Susie Cohen and Felicia Sclirier have designed an original invitation, and Ellen Albin's committee has done a beautiful job of hand-addressing each envelope. TVansportatiori committee chairmen Toby Kagan and Art Grossman will arrange transportation for anyone needing a ride; we want to be sure that everyone who wishes to attend the Cabaret can do so! "Maxine Kirshenbaum and Anne
From left, Maxine Kirshenbaum, Bobbie Epstein^ Andi Kavich, Midge Bowiers, Susan Cohn and Felicia Schrier. Broder are in charge of seating and reservations, respectively. "Host couples, Eugene and Hermene Zweiback, Larry and Deanna Gillnsky, Nate and Bede Ostrow, Sherman and Darlene Golbitz, Joe and Ruth Erman, and Sandy and Amy Friedman are responsible for 10 people each, and each of the 10 including the host couple's, will gather together a table of eight, niije or 10 people. A photographer will snap everyone's picture through the evening, anji teenagers from the synagogue youth groups and
Kallah weekend offers Arab World lectures By Aaron Hostyk Kallah committee Professor Norman Stillman, the Jewish Cultural Arts Council's scholar-in-residence for the 1986 Kallah Weekend, will present a series of lectures, March 14-16, regarding the.Arab World. Mr. Stillmap will talk about Islamic leaders, their political and religious movements and the hopes and fears of their people. He will show the effect of these influences upon the Jewish populations still residing in . Moslem countries today. BETH EL DINNER AND LflCTURE Professor Stillman, author of the The Jews of Arab Lands, will give his first lecture at Beth El Synagogue on Friday, March 14, during services which begin at 8 p.m. It is entitled To be a Jew in Arab Lands, and will examine the Arab world today against the- background of the past, in light of the possibilities of the future. The Friday night service at Beth El Synagogue will be preceded by a family dinner at 6:15 p.m.>A limited number of reservations at Beth El are available to the Jewish community. The cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children under 13. Reservations accompemied by check should be sent to Reva Oruch, 9324 Cuming Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The deadline for checks and reservations is IXiesday, March 11 at 5 p.m. BETH ISRAEL ONEG SHABBAT AND LECTURE At 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, at Beth Israel Synagogue, Professor Stillman's topic will be Who's Who in the Moslem Middle East — A ProHle of Islamic Leaders. He will identify and comment upon some of the leading individuals and groups in the Middle East, such as Qaddafi, Khomeini, Assad, and Arafat. The Saturday night lee-
New date for LO.V.E. The L.O.V.E. bai^i^uet has bem lasdiedukd '^ a£tdxL The new date is May 8 at €^80 I^JH. in the Jewisli Comimmity Center.
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BBYO will serve as ushers. "After dinner, we will all be treated to a special musical revue, written, produced and directed by our own Joanie Jacobson, with a cast of the best of our home-grown talent. "You can see by the involvement that this is truly an event by the community, for the community. It will be an evening of fun and of good food. It will be an evening of caring and of sharing. There is something for everyone, but it can't happen without YOU. If you'v6 never attended a community function before, this is definitely the dne to start
with!" concluded Mrs. Epstein. Reservations to Campaign Cabaret may be made by mailing a check for $18 per person to Anne Broder. Those individuals who have not had the opportunity prior to this event will be able to express, privately, their commitment to the 1986 Federation Campaign during the evening. Dietary laws will be bbserved. For information, call Bobbie Epstein, 393-7783 or Sondra Rosenblatt, 334-8200, ext. 223.
Lincoln plans dinner for Campaign focus Lincoln's 1986 fundraising campaign will , be focused on a community-wide dityier, March 30. y Dr. Charles Coren, Federation president, has appointed Marsha Plotkin, chairman of the Campaign and organizer for the dinner. "This is the year of innovation for the Lincoln Jewish Welfare Federation and we want the entire Jewish coinmunity to join in the celebration," Ms. Plotkin said. She pointed out that all of the community's fundraising efforts will take place at the dinner. "This will be an evening of amusing the funny bone and tickling the pocketbook."
An Arab villager is shown casting his vote for the Knesset in Israel. Do the Jews in Arab lands have similar rights? TO BE A JEW IN ARAB LANDS will be the topic of the first lecture to be given by Kallah, Scholarin-Residence, Dr. Norman Stillman, Friday evening, March 14 at 8 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue. ture will be preceded by an Oneg Shabbat at 8 p.m., sponsored by the Beth Israel Synagogue Sisterhood. TEMPLE ISRAEL BRUNCH AND LECTURE On Sunday morning, March 16, at 10:30 a.m. at Temple Israel, Professor Stillman's theme will be What Do the Arabs Want. The lecture will analyze Arab perceptions of Israel, the United States and the Weet, and describe the major goals and aspirations bf the Arab world. Professor Stillman wiU deal with such issues as the effect of Muslim religious movements on the Arab-Israeli conflict and the ramifications of these movements on Arab relations with the West. , The Ttrnple Israel lecture on Sunday morning will be preceded by brunch at 10 a.m., Jipoatond by the Temple Sisterhood. SITTER SERVICE AVAILABLE Sitter service is available at Beth El on Friday evening and at Temple Israel on. Sunday morning. The service is free, but by reservation only. To make your reservations, call Martha Lemer at 886-62^.
She is currently serving as, the treasurer of the South Street Temple and serves on the Federation board. She is a member of Hadassah and is a past president of B'nai B'rith Women of Omaha, as well as currently serving as public relations/vice president for the League of Women Voters of Lincoln/Lancaster County. "I am excited with our plans for the 1986
Marriia Plotkin campaign", Ms. Plotkin said. We will make very effort to have the entire community attend an evening where pledge cards will be signed and a)l will be entertained."
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Danny Siegel, author and lecturer, will q>eak •( the Linooln Jewish Welfare FedMation Adnlt Education Weekend Feb. 28 - March 2. Three lectures are achedaled: Friday, 8 p.m.; South Street Temple; Saturday, 9 a.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. at Tifereth Israel Ssrnagogue.
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Students may apply for financial aid The Financial Aid Committee of the Bureau of Jewish Education reminds students who are seeking financial aid for their undergraduate education, graduate programs. Jewish camping, or pilgrimages to Israel that deadlines for receipt of applications is now approaching. Applications are still available and can be obtained by calling Joan Pecoraro at 334 8200, Ext. 210 The deadlines for .the various programs are as follows: Undergraduate, March 10; Graduate, March 10; Israel Pilgrimages, March 30; Residential Campa, April 15; JCC Camps, June 1; Preschool, July 15.
LOVE'S public mini-concerts March 2
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April 17
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May 4
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June 15
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Myron Cohen Quartet Willis Ann Ross Ehio Ernie Priesman Gladys May Trio
String Group Light Classical & Pop Single Organ
Light Classical & Broadway showtunes IXiffy Epstein Jazz Group Quartet
These concerts will be held in the Rose Blumkin auditorium
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A. J. "Ed" Scribante is the newly appointed Catholic co-chair of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, Midlands Chapter. Scribante succeeds Mrs. Leo A. Daly. He will serve with Eugen A, Conley, Protestant co-chair and Miriam Waldbaum, Jewish co-cfaair. Ms. Scribante is foupder and president of Majers Corporation, a national market and research consulting firm headquartered in Omaha. He has participated in community, business and civic activities and serves on the Boards of Directors for Guarantee Mutual Life Company and the Omaha National Bank, and on the Advisory Board of Omaha Steaks International. He is a SAC Consultation Committee member, Chairman of tHe United Way of the Midlands Campaign, and serves on the boards of the College of Saint Mary and the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. The National Conference of Christians and Jews is a human relations organiza-
A. J. Scribante tion whose educational programs emphasize ways to address and respond to issues which divide groups and facilitate a workable American pluralism.
Magazine article includes Jewish Day Schcx)l An article in the February iasue of Hadaaaah raagazine includes references to the Jewish Day School of Onftaha. In Educating ia the Beat Revenge, writer Ruth Mason quotes Susan Paley, "a parent and former school president, whose enthusiasm for the school comes through." The reference to the School includes the following quote: "We're creating whole children who aren't
«S.malk®uris Sim ttke sae'w© Marian Donovan, registered massage therapist, was appointed by Governor Bob .Kerrey to a five year term on the State Board of Examiners for Massage. Ms. Donovan has been the Health Club Manager at the Jewish Community Center for the past eight years. She is the past pres-
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ident of the American Massage Therapy Association. Omaha assistant vice president of Alexander & Alexander Barton (Bucky) Greenberg has been notified that, by Virtue of his perfornaing the best submitted time for breast stroke events in his age group during the 19ft4-85 swimming season, he has been designated as a United States Maste.r Swimming All American for 1985. At the National Short Course meet held in Milwaukee, WI in May 1985, he placed first in his age group in the 50, 100 and 200 yard breast stroke events. His times in the 50 and 100 were the season's fastest. He previously received All American recognition in 1981 and 1984.
fragmented Jewishly Our kids love being Jewish; they love wakinj; up and going to school. Trie atmosphere is bright and happy. The teachers are glad to be there, and the kids feel good about themselves." DES MOINES (JTA) — Ground was broken here recently for the loea Jewish Senior Life Center. Construction of the $6..3 million two-story building is scheduled to begin later this year and be completed in the spring of 1987. The Center will replace the present Iowa Jewish Home, built in 1960-61. It will have 63,000 square feet of space, as against 23,000 in the Home, and will feature a sun-lit atrium, courtyards, and short hallways "to avoid an institutional look," according to the'Des Moines Jewish Press. Unlike the present Home, which its executive director Michael Kelner described as "a meltin|;-pot of various diagnoses and problems, with the well living with the sick and the improving with the failing," the new Center will have separate areas for the four levels of care. The levels are: skilled (intensive) nursing; two levels of intermediate care for those requiring round-theclock nursing and assistance in dressing and eating; and residential care apartments, for p>eople who can take of themselves with minimum assistance and supervision.
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The Yiddish revival By BartMra Diunoad GoMia A ninetMnth century former cotton mill in Holyoke, MaaeachuMtU ta an unlikely place to flnd hundred* of •tack* of Yiddi*h book*, book* by Sholom Aleichem, Chaim Bialik, Y.L. Peretz, and many other*. Yet thi* old mill house* the largeat collection of Yiddieh book* in the world, close to 600,000 volume* with 1000 more vc>lun>e* continuing to arrive weekly. The (tory of how theae book* came to thi* old mill begin* with Aaron Lan*ky, the 30-year-old founder and executive director of the National Yiddi*h Book Center in Amherat, Maesachusett*. Mr. Lanaky had little contact with the Yiddieh language until he attended Hani*phire College in Amherst, where he studied Jewiah history. While continuing hia atudiea at McGill University in Montreal, Mr. Lanaky discovered that viBry few copies of the books he needed were available. Because of World War II and the annihilation of half the Yiddish-speaking population of the world, Yiddish book publishing had dropped to almost nothing. Stalin's purge of Yiddish writers in 1952, and the assimilation of Jews in North America contributed to the decline of Yiddish books. Mr. Lansky was also aware that Yiddish books were routinely being thrown away, buried, and shredded. In June 1980, Mr. Lansky and some friends established a clearing house for Yiddish booka, the National Yiddish Book Center, in a factory loft in the Amherst area. Mr. I.an8ky's initial goal waa to save the books because he felt that without them, there would be no access to Yiddish culture once the older generation from Elastem Europe passed on. Using an old government-surplus typewriter, Mr. Lanaky sent press releases to Jewish publications in which he asked for unwanted Yiddish books. Within six months, 13,000 books that had been stored in people's basements, garages, and attics all across the United States and Canada arrived at the loft. Mr.. Lansky's idea struck a responsive chord in North American Jewry, and the results of his press releases greatly exceeded his expectations. His idea gave birth to a grassroots movement to save Yiddish culture and revive Yiddish for a new generation. The collection quickly outgrew that first factory loft and each subsequent space, including a recycled schoolhouae donated by the city of Amherst, and a warehouse in nearby Greenfield, until it finally settled into the 18,000 square feet in the old Holyoke mill. The Center is currently searching for Yiddish books in South America and Europe as well as North America. Mr. Lansky and his staff are in the process of sorting through all these books and cataloging them. They retain
Executive Director Aaron iMaaky and Aaaociate Director Sharoa Kleinbaum with boolu. one copy of each book for the Center'* own permanent collection and distribute catalogs of the multiple copies to universities, libraries, students, and scholars. Ah ambitiouscampaign to install comprehensive collections of Yiddish literature in 50 major university and research libraries throughout the world is part of the Center's Yiddish Library Development Program. The Center is also developing curriculum materials in English about Yiddish culture and history, and offering courses and programs in and about Yiddish. The response to its flrst summer course in 1983 was overwhelming. About 2000 people applied for 45 places. Since less than 1 percent of Yiddish books has been translated so far, the Center also promotes translation proj-
acta. It enootuagM tlM ooUactiOn of oral hiatoriaa and the making of films on Yiddish aufajacta. 7\»o dnnimentariaa ara currently in prograaa, on* about the Center, and oa* on Tke *wtah Dalhr fbrward. a YiddMh newip^wr in New York that will caUbimU ito 90tb annivaraaiy in 1967. A laiv* part of the funding for all thia work comas from $16 and $26 checks received from members, half of wbOm don't even spaak Yiddish. Touching •tories are a* much a part of tiie Center aa ara the half million book* in the Holyoke mill. There are the •torie* of book rescue* like the one that resulted from a midnight phone call one rainy night. 5000 booka atuffed in a garbage dumpater at a demoUtion *ite in New York City were *aved. Book Center worker* recovered 10,000 book* buried under a pile of rubbiah at the demolished "Coopa" library in the Bronx. There are the storie* about people: about the dozen black and Puerto Rican kids from the local neighborhood who formed a "bucket brigade" to help at the "Coops" library, and of a zamler (volunteer book collector) who said he wants to be buried with a copy of The Jewlali Daily Forward and The Book Peddler (the Center's publication) so he should have something to read. The Center's staff members and volunteers take trips to metropolitan areas and return deeply affected after meeting the pe<9le who donate their books. 'They share endless cups of tea while listening to storie* of people the age of their grandparents. They give hope and love to the elderly Yiddish-speaking generation, one of whom, Mrs. Clara Krugman, said, "I bless those boys and girls that they are taking care of these things." The National Yiddish Book Center is at the heart of a Yiddish revival. An indication of this is that only flfteen years ago, Columbia University offered the only program in Yiddish in the U.S. and Canada. Now more than 60 colleges and universities offer Yiddish. Another encouraging sign is that 30(X) people of all ages, from all over the country, attended the (Center's 5th anniversary celebration at the Holyoke mill last June. Aaron Lanaky attributes the growing popularity of Yiddish to the fact that Yiddish is really a modem language that "talks about the relevant issues of today." He s^ys that "people were thirsty for Yiddishkeit, not just nostalgia or going back in time." Mr. Lansky and people like him don't want to see the Yiddish culture and language die with their generation. They see Yiddish as a "culture that was thriving and passionate and was cut down at its height." They see Yiddish culture as a real culture with real power. As young people, they "are willing to bring it back to live." "The address for the National Yiddish Book Center is Old East Street School, PO Box 969, Amherst, MA 01004:
DON^T HA]\0 UP! This phone call is your life line to our community. f¥hen your Women^s Division fVorker calls —listen — and give to our community and to Israel. You'll Be Hearing From:
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IRA's for Israel Th« State of Israel Bond Orfanization reporta that the AmeriGan Jewish community is respondinc enthusiaatically to a new and exciting program through which Israel's friends can contribute to their retirement funds and give Israel the financial help it needs — both at the aanw time. An Israel Bond is now available which can be added to a person's Individual Retirement Account (IRA) where it will simultaneously provide urgently needed loan capital for Israel and provide benefits of an IRA to the taxpayer. It is the IVRI (Individual Variable Rate Issue) Bond which can be purchased for as little as $2,000, or integral multiples of $2,0(X), for IRA accounts only. It currently pays an annual interest of 7V*%. Hopefully, this program will become an important source of substantial amounts of new development capital for Israel in the years ahead. The Bond Organization is to be commended for making it possible for hundreds of thousands of Israel's friends to invest in Israel's future, and their own, in one stroke. It is providing an important way for American Jews to participate in a historic effort to stabilize. Israel's economy and help guarantee its future. •The IVRI Bond annual rate of interest is a minimum of 6% plus half the difference to the prime rate. It is adjusted twice a year. More details and a prospectus are available from the local office of Israel Bonds. By fashioning a financial instrument that is responsive both to the needs of American friends of Israel who want to do all they can to help Israel and for their retirement needs, Israel Bonds has again demonstrated the kind of innovative thinking which is needed to help Israel grow and develop. At this critical time, when Israelis are making great personal sacrifices to help strengthen their economy, the IVRI Bond for an IRA puts it within everyone's reach to strengthen their links with Israel in a new and exciting way — and with a good rate of interest. Also, as much as 21 months advanced interest will be paid to holders of Israel Bonds purchased in 1971 and 1972 who reinvest them early in new Israel Bond securities, it has been announced by Joe Kirshenbaum, Nebraska State Chairman. The Government of Israel recently agreed to permit holders of these bonds who reinvest with additional funds toward the purchase of a new Israel security to receive this advance interest, he said. In addition, maturing bonds may be used to reinvest in $250 State of Israel Certificates, Current Income Bonds ($5(Kt increments), in the Individual Variable Rate Issue Bond ($10,(X)0 minimum), or any of the other instruments offered by the Bond Organization. Mr. Kirshenbaum continued: "This is a good opportunity for many Israel Bond holders to receive the maturity value of their bonds before they come due while providing vitally needed new development capital for Israel." Mr. Kirshenbaum added: "Israel's success in improving its foreign trade balance through increased exports, its wage and price control measures, and efforts by Israelis is al) walks of life to put the economy on a sound footing are beginning to bear fruit. Holders of 1971-1972 bonds are urged to get in touch with the local Israel Bond office at 341-1177 or by writing to .518 Service Life BIdg., 1904 Parnam St., Omaha, Nebraska 68102 for information and assistance on advanced reinvestment procedures. ^
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Since the Holocauat MMBoriaJ Canter opened in We«t BloomfMld, Michigan. in October, 1984, mora than 100,000 viaitors haw tourad it. 82^% of tboaa who iralkad through tha black ttaal, priaOn-lika doora of tha naw mamorial to victims of the Holocauat wara non-Jewi. Thaaa figuras ere a tributa to the 12.6 million Holocauat Memorial Center that was the dream and hope of Polish-bom survivor Rabbi Charles Rosensveig who Is now the museum director. It took him 20 years to convince the Detroit Jewiah community that such a center should be built there. As one who just last year visited Yad Vashem and the Warsaw Ghetto Fighters museums in Israel I must iay that the moderrt technological skills used in this new Holocaust Center, along with the tribute that it pays so dramatically to a culture Hitler tried to destroy, make it worth every American's attention. The group of us from
Omaha who were in Detroit for tha Bar Mitxvah of Cantor and Sherry Najman'a son, Danny, ware impreaaad from tha mornant we walked into what aaams to be a black undaifTOund p^^aaga. It ia in a low almoat windowleas building simulating a bunker for hiding away from the halliah Holocauat. Black becomes the mood for tha entire travel through the variOua displays and ezhibita, many done by measages from hidden cameraa effectively used for emphasis. At the same time the vivid diaplays on either side of a winding tunnel document the horror of those terrible days there is also shown the story of the rich culture of over 2,000 years of the Jewish people. The first action scene in the entrance hall shows what seems to be 20th century European Jews streaming into waiting trains but it is also representative of all Jews who have been persecuted for over 2,000 years. It almost seemed that we were being swept up with them!
In a small video theater one hears the moving teatimoniea of aurvivors at the sams time that photographa help recall the tragic hiisppeningi of thoae frightening days. The Jewiah rasiatance to the Naxia is exhibitad by a portion of tha Waraaw Ghetto wall, the Uberationa of tha camps ia shown through never-to-be-forgotten filmed footage of the srrival of Allied troops, and, in the Garden of the Righteoua, in the courtyard at the entrance to the Center the Righteous Gentiles who saved Jewish lives are honored.
saw this mammoth listing was in the Holon ceooetery outaide of T^l Aviv where memorials exist to the coBmunitiaa that perished.
Included in the magnificent planning that made tha Detroit Holocauat Center poasibla is alao the new Morria and Emma Schave Library and Archives which will serve as a resource for the study of pre-war European Jewish History and Culture, the Holocauat and Jewish Genealogy. Add to this a video study center, an advanced computer center and a conference center and you have one of the fineat contributions a Jewish community in America can make to our mutual obligation to remember and learn from the Holocaust.
In the midst of this beautifully executed reiAembrance is the sole flame that bums in memory of the six million. Behind the light of the flame is a panel listing the camps where six million . Jew8>and five million nonDon't miss visiting this Jews died. unusual and very moving memorial the next tinAe you In addition, one is moved go to Detroit. In fact, it is by the distressing sight of worth making a special trip the names of the hundreds there to see it. Its location of Euro|>ean Jewish comis at 6602 West Maple Road munities destroyed in the in West Bloomfield, MichiHolocaust. The last time I gan.
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l(gtit(gir@ lt(5) tikes (gdfltt(S)ir ) The editors reserve the right to shorten letters for reasons of length or content. To the Editor: The inauguration by housing minister David Levy, on January 20, 1986, of Beit Hadassah in Hebron, as an official Jewish residential complex, marks yet another step towards the rebuilding and reestablishing of the Jewish community in this ancient holy city. In keeping with the time honored Jewish tradition of recognizing the contributions of our forefathers, in every generation, as collective participation in the progress of our people as a whole — we of the Jewish Community of Hebron wish to give proper honor and recognition to those who sacrificed for the sanctity of our city throughout the ages. Towards this end, we appeal to the Jewish public to help us in our siearch for families and friends of those who once lived in Hebron. We want to document Jewish history here as accurately and graphically as possible in the new Hebron Museum to be set up in Beit Hadassah. Anyone who has information, maps, pictures or other documents relating to Hebron is requested to contact: Gary M. Coopersbefg c/o The Jewish Community of Hebron P.O. Box 105 Kiryat Arba, 90100 Hebron, Israel To the Editor: The Jewish Community Center of Pittsburgh is sponsoring a resident caiiip reunion to celebrate 75 years of Jewish camping in the Greater -Pittsburgh area. As part of our effort to contact as many past staff members and 'campers as possible, we are going nationwide to provide information regarding this event. We would appreciate any help your newspaper could provide on letting the Emma Kaufmann Camp alumni living in your city know about the reunion. Gerald Buncher Program Director
To the Editor: Most Omaha Jews know that it exists; and most have an opinion about it. But few of us have seen it in operation. What am I speaking of? The Jewish Day School of Omaha. Two years ago, before taking a leave of absence from the University of Nebraska at Omaha I had both of my children in the school; I was involved in its painful transition from birth to infancy and I suffered through its crises of leadership. Today, I no longer have children in the school; I no longer sit on the board; and I have a fresh p>er8pective on the school as a result of spending a half day observing the teachers and children last week. As I watched the school in operation, an enormous sense of pride grew within me. Here was a school that had come of age. The teachers were as creative and enthusiastic as ever; the children as engaged and comfortable as ever. But there was a big, big difference. It now had a truly creative and thoroughly professional leader — Jody Goldstein. I watched her teach a wonderful music lesson. I asked her hundreds of questions about the school and listened to her self-confident, thoughtful answers. And I walked away, feeling a httle better about Omaha, a lot better about the Omaha Jewish Community, and a bit sad that my own childreti were no longer participants in this wonderful institution. Michael S. Katz Associate Professor of Education at U.N.O. To the Editor: In New York City, a ticket to a performance of Anna Sokolow's Players Project would cost at least $35. Here in Omaha, that same powerful program was a mere $4.50. Two packed houses last Weekend testified to the fact that the Jewish Community Center can and does provide quality, first class performances. My thanks to the Dance Committee for taking a risk by bringing such modern dance to us. . ' ' 1 can't wait to see what's next.. Michael D. Katzman
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Commissars vs. Tbilisi Jews Russian officials are "on the warpath" against Jews in Tbilisi, capital of the Georgian Republic, with the shutdown of the emigration office, the planned destruction of a synagogue, and the harassment of the Goldstein brothers, its leading Jewish activists, according to the Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry. In a phone conversation this weekend with Western friends,' Dr. Isai Goldstein reported that "effective this January, the Tbilisi OVIR [emigration office] is closed. Only the Georgian Republic OVIR is open, and that one just deals mostly with tour-
ists. For all practical purposes, there is no activity related to emigration. There is an impression of a general policy not to process any exit application. People know it is useless to apply. "On top of everything," Dr. Goldstein continued, "the authorities plan to close the Ashkenazi synagogue. According to the plan, a square is to be built on that location. If it is shut, I will seek authorization to turn my apartment into a prayer house which, in principle, is permitted under So-> viet law." Dr. Goldstein said that he and his brother Grigory
were summoned on Jan. 18 gory and I were al Gudeva's to be witnesses in a "hoolitrial as spectators," Dr. ganism" trial against Tbilisi Goldstein stated. "When we Catholic human rights ac- •left, the police detained us tivist Edward Gudeva. for 2'/4 hours. Our impres"There was no crime," Dr. sion is that they wanted Goldstein explained. "The only to scare us. The Gudwhole charge that he swore eva trial is officially open to and spat at a policeman is the public, but there are completely unfounded." plenty of plainctothesmen Gudeva, the Goldsteins and around. The public is six others, all members of afraid." the "Phantoms" an unoffi"Our response must be a cial human rights advomassive 'Save_ the Soviet cates' orchestra, were interSynagogue!' " campaign, derogated and had their homes clared SSSJ chairman searched in KGB raids in Rabbi Avraham Weiss. The June. Gudeva's brother planned destruction''of the Tenghiz has been imprisTbilisi Ashkenazi syn oned since. agogue is proof positive "On January 15th, Gri- the Kremlin's intent.
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Robert Yaffe starts new career in Ohio By Morri* Maline One could say that his leisure-time activities have bloasomed into a full-time pursuit.
('enter position. "The JCC represents .an importAnl part of Jewish Ikfe in the United Sutes," said Mr. Yaffe.
How else would one ex plain why a successful at torney, married with two children, changes careers.
He said the JCC field also affords an opportunity to move up into a position of great responsibility such as an executive directorship. Also, he poin^^out that the time he ha^put into JCC work in Cbnaha has l)een, rewarding.
This is the situation with Robert Yaffe, 36, who for the past eight years has pursued a law career, first with the County Attorney's offii^ and then private practice. Now, as of April 1, he will assume the directorship of Cultural and Performing Arts Services at the Jewish Coinmunity Center in Columbus, Ohio. "To say that it's going to be painful to leave Omaha is putting it mildly," he told the Jewisli Press. A native of this city, Mr. Yaffe was graduated from Westside High School, University of Nebraska and Creighton Law School. During his years of practicing law, Mr. Yaffe energized his Jewish community feelings by devoting his leisure time to a variety of activities. This pursuit of Jewish communal activities earned for him a young Leadership Award, presented by the Council of Jewish Federations at the General Assembly last November. His part-time efforts were directed to serving as asso-
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"The people, the friendships, serving on l«y committees and working with professional staff has provided me with a good feeling about JCC work."
ciate ritual director of Beth El Synagogue, as a board member and chairman of the personnel committee for United Talmud Torah.
Mr. Yaffe said that the Columbus, Ohio JCC is only about three years old, is fairly large and offers a theater that is well thought of in the commynity.
He also served as a member o( the executive board of the Anti-Defamation League and chaired the Law Committee.
"It's also a place that has great opportunities for learning and career growth," Mr/. Yaffe said.
One of his chief interests, however, was as president of the Jewish Cultural Arts Council coming up from the ranks. He had chaired theKallah weekend, the College of Jewish Family Learning, and the community's observance of Yom Hashoah. Mr. Yaffe said that he spent considerable time investigating possible entry careers into Jewish communal service before deciding on a Jewish Community
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He added that while he is looking forward to settling in Columbus, he feels sorrow at the thought of leaving Omaha and the close relationships he enjoys in this community. . Meanwhile, some of his friends at Beth El Synagogue are planning a testimonial/roast March 9. This event, no doubt, will signify the end of one career and the beginning of another.
Elementary teachers seek self-esteem for students
By Morria Malln* Recent _ suicides by high school students in Omaha are prompting lower grade teachers to invettigate preventive measures. "Is there anything that I can do as a teacher to identify a troubled child and help that dhild dvoid rqaking a suicidal decision?" This is the question that teachers and administrators are starting to ask in the elementary grades, according to Allan Gonsher, president of Kids, Inc. Mr. Gonsher, former executive director of Jewish Family Service, discussed children with problems during an' interview with the Jewish Press. He said that his newly organized Kids, Inc. focuses on helping children develop and to do this offers classes for families with children ages infancy to 10 years old and consultation services for educators, child care workers and health professionals who work with children in this age group. Mr. Gonsher said that his organization has been contacted recently to establish in-serve programs on selfesteem to help children feel better about themselves. "If you help a child develop a good sense of self at an early age, the potential of that child hurting himself at an older age is less," Mr. Gonsher explained. Since its organization just a few months ago. Kids, Inc., has grcrwn to offer the services of 14 teachers.
Kida, IBC, chief Allan Gonsher shows • technique used to help a child understand anger. In addition. Dr. Dennis Kozel, a psychiatrist who works with children and who is a fellow at St. Joseph Hospital, is now a psychiatrist consultant for Kids, Inc., Mr. Gonsher announced. Dr. Kozel studied under Dr. Paul Fine, director of child and family psychiatry. "Dr. Fine provided me with the initial impetus and motivation for starting Kids, Inc.," Mr. Gonsher added. Kids, Inc. offers a number of regularly scheduled sessions on such topics as single parenting, sibling relations, coping with divorce, mother-daughter relationships, emotional development of children and life cycle events. Other classes are developed when a need presents itself. A typical scenario might go like this:
The school senses that a child has a problem. The problem may just be emerging as a result of a death in the family. The parents contact Kids, Inc., and a determination is made as to possible counseling, and educational classes. "We now are one of several support groups that are. available to families. "Although we run a business and make it profitable, we do it so that our services are affordable to the community," Mr. Gonsher said. He pointed out that helping children is a wide-open area with room for growth in developing programs. Dealing with learning disabilities as well as gifted children offers such a potential. A long range goal, he said, would be the development of a Child Guidance Center in ' Omaha providing a multidisciplinary approach and comprehensive services.
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Federation controller (Continued from last week) Jan. 20 The group began with an orientation on the Kibbutz and Moshav rural settlement program by Yehuda Dekel, JA director of rural settlement. The problems of Israel agriculture are a mirror image of our Midlands, with crop prices depressed, debt high and serious over-production. The site in Army troops
controllers were then bused to an unnamed Army the Golan Heights for a glimpse of the new Israeli tanks and person-to-person discussions with the for several hours.
We then proceeded to Kiiyat Shmona for a session on the psychological effect of shelling on innocent civilian population. The JA psychologist, Muli Lahat, explained that the Syrians had made this city a particular target and described the effects on the adult job performance and the children after long hours in shelters during shelling. We then proceeded to Kibbutz Menara on the Lebanese border for an evening with the members and an introduction to their personal and Kibbutz lifestyle. The night was spent at Kibbutz Kfar Giladdi guest house.
At the third, considerable time was spent with the local project manager on the social program aspects of Operation Renewal in a depressed area and how the finances were handled between the U.S. and Israel partner cities. We then proceeded to Tel Aviv for dinner in Old Jaffa and some shopping before return to Jerusalem for the final day.
This was followed by a visit to a JDC nursing home in Jerusalem. We then proceeded to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial, for a detailed briefing and tour. After the time spent at this exhibit, the words "Never Again," and "Forgive, but Never Forget" have a different and much'more meaningful ring.
The Moshav settlements are an unusual blend of collectivism and personal capitalism on the part of their members and the new industrial center of Tefen is an attempt to move industry and high tech research to the north with venture capital development support from throughout the world.
A second meeting with Dr. Shimon Ravid of the Jewish Agency where an extensive period was spent on bringing together the budget development of Jewish Agency Program delivery with what we had seen over the whole period and its relationship with the stateside payments to the UJA as well as the transmission of funds to the Agency.
On our return to Jerusalem, the group was addressed by Madam Ara Namir, member of Knesset and Social Affairs Committee chairperson on "Allocation of Social Services in Times of Budget Constraints."
Ravid was again extremely fluent and direct in his comments and views on our joint solutions' to Jewish fiscal problems both in the U.S. and Israel.
Jan. 22 A briefing by David Levene, director of Aliyah of Jewish Agency, and a fast bus trip to an Absorption Center near Tel Aviv. This was followed by a visit to Tel Aviv University
honor as chairperson of the CJF Controller's Institute of leading this first Controllers' Fact-Finding Mission to Israel. It is a great pleasucg^ inform our Jewish community that all objectives were met and that the controllers of Federations throughout the U.S. have had an intensive briefing and have developed a relationship with the fiscal problems of both the Israel government and the Jewish Agency. The relationship between those two entities has not been widely understood and is now clear to all of the Controllers' group. The Miracle of Israel has been accomplished again; only this time for your controllers. To all "Todah."
Jan. 23 A briefing by Michael Schneider of Joint Distribution Committee on their world-wide activities. This covered both current activities in Iran, Ethiopia, and the rest of North Africa and the world and a history of over 40 years of saving Jews all over the world.
Jan. 21 To Moshavim for orientations on the successful and the newest rural programs in the Galilee farming. Next, the mission moved to the newest Israeli development in the north, an industrial city at Tefen.
She explained how the aged, young, and poor, large families were going to suffer even 'more with the tightening of Israel government budget and continuing inflation.
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and to the Goldman Museum of the Diaspora whose displays were inspiring to all. In Netanya, we were given a presentation on UJA's Project Renewal by Gideon Witkin, the director of Israel Operations. He pointed out that the slow flow of Renewal funds was affecting project progress and the level of employment in renewal areas of lafael. It was rtoted that this partner plan of the U.S. cities and Israel neighborhoods was unique. We then were taken through three renewal areas; one, just started; a second, in full progress; and last, a third, fully completed.
At this time, we started to wind down and proceeded on a. tour of the Anb, Armenian, and Jewish quarters of the old city of Jerusalem. On the eve of day eight, we had a buffet dinner and summation discussion with the representatives of the Jewish Agency, United Israel Appeal and United Jewish Appeal on the results of this most enlightening eight days. ' Your Omaha Controller had the distinct privilege and
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Beth Israel SERVICES: Friday: Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat 6 p.m. Late Family Service 8 p.m. In the absence of Rabbi Nadoff who is presently in Israel, the Friday night pulpit message on Feb. 28 will be delivered by Cantor Leo Fettman. His subject will be "Satan in Modern Dress." He will discuss modern medical advances in light of Jewish teaching. An Oneg Shabbat reception will follow the service in the Social Hall courtesy of Sisterhood. Saturday: Morning Service 8:45 a.m. A kiddush follows the service. Mincha 6 p.m. Mincha is followed by Shalosh S'udot, Ma-ariv and Havdalah. Sunday: Morning Minyanaire service 9 a.m. T^ie service is followed by breakfast and "Exploring Jewish Ideas" with the rabbi. In Rabbi Nadoff's absence, the Sunday morning discussion willbe led by Dr. Alvin Ross. His subject will be "Sound Investments for Retirement." Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Lincoln B'nai Jeshurun SERVICES: Friday: 8 p.m. Worship service conducted by Rabbi Levy. Danny Siegel will speak. Oneg Shabbat sponsored by Federation.
Lincoln Tifereth Israel SERVICES: Friday: 8 p.m. Saturday: Services 9 a.m. Jr. Congregation 10 a.m. Danny Siegel will speak on "Everyday Miracles — Real Live Mitzvot." Kiddush and luncheon. Sunday: 10 a.m. Continental breakfast followed by speaker, Danny Siegel.
SISTERHOOD BOARD The next meeting of the Sisterhood Board will be on TXiesday March 4th at 9:30 WILLIAM A. LEVEY a.m. in the Social Hall. Graveside services for ADULT STUDY William A. Levey, 82, of GROUP Cantor Fettman holds a 8405 Indian Hills Dr., took weekly study group meeting place TViesday at Beth El every Wednesday evening at , Cemetery. In addition to his wife, 7:30 p.m. The group deals Minnie, Mr. Levey is surwith "Insights Into Jewish Law and Lore". The next vived by daughters Joanne meeting of the group will be Freeman, Enid Pollack; sison Wednesday evening ters, Mrs. Sadie Melcher, all of Omaha, Mrs. Lillian Zlotky, Dallas, TX; sijt grandchildren; three great grandchildren.
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there was apostasy in the land. There was a pleasing flirtation with the alluring nature gods of the Canaanites. Was it not they who were responsible for the gifts of farm and field, orchard and herd and flock? In all of this the people were seduced into apostasy by Ahab's Canaanite wife, the infamous Jezebel. By Jezebel, indeed, and her large staff of priest-prophets. It is against all of these that Elijah appears in our Haftarah, against King and Queen, against the Baal priest-prophets, against the backsliding people. And in the dramatic confrontation in our Haftarah, Elijah conquered. The people end the encounter thoroughly convinced, chanting, "the Lord, He is God. The Lord He is God." (We have taken these words from the Bible and chant them ourselves at the end of our Yom Kippur service,) Elijah is a paradigm of the prophets of the Bible. He is in no one's employ, save the Lord alone. He has no official position. He does not serve at the pleasure of the king nor eat at his table. He is God's man and God's messenger. He does not predict the future. He addresses himself with all vigor and with all eloquence to the situation at hand and to the burning problems of his time. He brooks no opposition and he accepts no compromise. He does not cotton to king or queen or priests-of-thesanctuary. he will not soften his -message because of tiobles or wealthy merchants or the well-placed. He does not hesitate to oppose those who call the shots. He does not worry about what the "establishment" can do to him. , He delivers God's message. This is his assignment and he stays with it. It costs him comfort and honor and peace of mind. It may even cost him his life. But if a lion roars, as Amos puts it, shall one not stand in awe? If the Lord bids him, shall the prophet not rise to his duty?
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BBYO leaders form regional board Adult and youth UadBra of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organitation from St. bouit, Kama* City and Omaha mat in St. Louia racently to form the MidAmarican BBYO Ragional Board of Diracton. The n«w board waa formed in anticipation of the June merftr of Cornbelt and Mo-Kan BBYO Refiona.
grams planned for the com ing year are a regional advisor training weekend and a summer youth convention to be held in Omaha.
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At the meeting the constitution of the regional board waa approved, goals for 1986 were set and ofTicers were elected. Marcene Tockman, St. Louis, will serve as chairman. Other officers are Madeline Schifiman, vice-chairman, Kansas City,; Wilma Gerstein, treasurer, St. Louis; and EI-, len Gordman, secretary, Omaha. The annual meeting of the board will be held May 2-3 in Omaha. Other pro-
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Rokeach, producer of Kosher for Paaaovar foods and cleaning aid products which is celebrating its llSth anniversary, is offering a selection of Passover recipes. The Rokeach holiday booklet provides a complete eight-dsy menu planner as well as a varied selection of Kosher favorites like Charoses Sauce, Knaidlach, TWimmes, Matzo Kugel and much more. To receive a free booklet write to: ROKEACH, 560 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, N.J. 07632.
Tbs ^MlfMka Stata Ac ademic Dacathkm was bald on Satuntay. f**>t. 22, 1986. Omaha CanUal High took first place in the tan event competttion. Wendy Novicofl, a mambar of the Central team, won sevan medals including a silver medal for overall scora. Central will repraaant the state of NabraakA in the national compatition which will ha hakl the Tirat week of April in Anaheim, California. Marlene Bernstein coached the Central team to victory. Also competing was Maureen Kasin, a member of the Burke High team, who won a gold medal in the varsity division for her speech. Did you know? • In early 1857 an Omaha man was dunked in the icy Misaouri River until he gave up his claim to some west Omaha property. Oldtimers say it took four "dunks" to convince him. Wtmtem Heritagt Muaeum
The Greater Omaha Council on Youth Leadership is now aoospting nominations to salute today's young leaders. Nomioeea must: 1) Be a high achool junior in the Greater Omaha area, 2) Have bean alectad by their peaes to a position or ofSce of leadership in a 'school; church or community aponsorad organisation during the last two years, and 3) Be in the top 10 percent of their claas. These role models will receive well-deserved community recognition. An awards ceremony will honor the students and their parenta. One junior will be selected to represent Nebraska at the "Town Meeting on Tomorrow" in St. Louis, MO. This expense-paid, threeday semiiuu allows young leaders from across the nation to interact with outstanding adult leaders, diseusB career goals and experience leadership growth. Nomination forms may be obtained through Greater Omaha Council On Youth Leadership, P.O. Box 14438, Omaha, NE. 68124 or by calling 397-9899. Deadline is March SI.
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(llmeoM M^klt^ The Young at Heart maating and luncheon was held Feb. 2« at the Knolls Country Club. The program for the afternoon featured Marcia Kuahner. The topic was "Hearing Problems Associated With Aging." Sarah Burnstein was in charfs of the event. After a aKort business meeting, Bingo followed. Reeervattons were taken by Roae Friedman and her calling committee. The following Hadaasah women have ateepted the nominating committee positions for next year's slate of officers: Esther Rae Chesnin will serve as chairman with board members Eve Hoffman, Reva Mozer and Marilyn Goldberg; and with the board members elected at the general meeting, Bea Katskee, Betty Mellen and Joan Nieberg. A meeting was held Monday
Feb. 24 at the home of Bather Rae CheaniB. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lias of Weat OMMS. New Jetaay annouaoa this biilk of a son, Jordan Lawranca, bom Jan. 30. GiWM^tannta are Dr. and Mrs. l>awk Niaberg, Lincoln and Mr. and Mra. Gaorg* Uaa, LivinstoD, New Jaraay. Oiaatgrandmother is Mra. Fay Nieberg. The 'nfsreth Israel Congregation wanta to thank Brenda Friedman and Greg Wool for their recent work on behalf of the Tifereth Israel Library. The library has many more books available to.the congreganta. Among the new acquisitions are Holy Days by Liz Harris: A Certain People by Charles Silberman, and The Book of Jewish Belief by Louis Jacobs.
MoVFTY plans Israel tour pate; brochures and information can be obtained by calling Ronnie Brockman, Mo'^TFTY Director, at the Midwest Council, UAHC, (314) 997-7566, or writing to MoVFTY In Israel, 10426 Old Olive Street Road, Suite 205, St. Louis, Missouri 63141. Applications are sent upon request only. The ap' plication deadline is May 1, 1986. Scholarship informaAny 9th-12 graders who tion is also available would like to, may partici- through Mrs. Brockman.
Missouri Valley Federation of Temple Youth (MoVFTY) will participate, in the NFTY Israel/Safari Tour. The tour will leave from Chicago in late June and return in early August from TBI Aviv. The cost of the round trip is $2800. There will ,be chaperones traveling'Wlth the youth throughout the entire trip.
NCJW Spotlight in^AI B'RITH WOMEN Kathleen Lci(hton, reporter and weekend anchor for WOWT Channel 6 news, will be the guest speaker for the B'nai B'rit-fa Women annual donor luncheon, March 13, noon. Miaa teighton is a 1978 graduate of the University of Minnesota with a bachelor of arts in theater arts. She is a 1979 graduate of the Brown Institute of Broadcasting with an emphasis on news. The luncheon will be held at Kenny's Restaurant in the Oak Creek Inn. 2808 S. 72 street. Cost is $6.50 per person. Reservations may be made with Rosalie Greenspan 391-1954 or 393 8108 and Sara Wolfson 3918013 no later than March 11. NCJW BRUNCH NCJW — Omaha Section will meet at the Highland Country Club for brunch on March 9, 12:30 p.m. The cost is $6.50 for NCJW ^members and 97.50 for guests. Call Caryn Rifkin 334-7216, Ricki Skog 3917028 or Kay Weinstein 5567735. fleservations are required and limited for the brunch and a presentation by Rabbi Sidney Brooks concerning the topic of guilt.' MAMALOSHEN Mamaloshen will hold a Purim meeting on March 2 at 2 p.m. in the Jewish Community Center. There will be two tables for registering, one for those in costume and one for those who chose not to come
Space cxxitact JERUSALEM — A research contract to develop a sturdy, highly sensitive xray detector with a long operating life for use-in future solar and comet studies in space by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Agency has been awarded to Prof. Michael Schieber and Dr. Michael Roth of the He brew University of Jerusalem's School of Applied Science and Technology by E.G.& G. Energy Measurements Inc. of the U.S.
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By B«ttc KomlM In recognition of her many hours of service ^n community work, National Council of Jewish Women salutes its volunteer of the month, Joye She has been NCJW's co chairman for 7 Can Help and hartdled the co-ordinating of the volunteer staff. She is currently in charge of selling NCJW car safety banners. Her activities at the JCC include the Membership and Pre-School committees and she is presently serving on the Cultural Arte Committee for Omaha Arts West. She has been on the ORT Board for several years and is presently Honor Roll v.p. Serving as both captain and caller in the past for federation campaign, she will again be working on this year's campaign. Council thanks Ms. Wees for her continued interest in community activities and thanks alao to her family: husband, Steve, and children Shoshana, Joshua and Josef for their support of her.
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How do you feel about answering machines? You know the kind I mean the mechanical thing that occurs when you phone somebody and you think they've answered, then all of a sudden you realize it's a recorded message. Something like, "Hello, we're not able to take your call now, but if you leave your name and number, we'll get back to you as soon as possible." Like most things, the machines have both good and bad points. If you are concerned about missing phone calls when you aren't at home, or if there is an important message on the way, ete., etc. Another thing I like about these instrumenta is the fact that nobody can lie and say "well I tried to get you but nobody answered." Of course there's the down side too. For example, riothing irritates me more than calling one of my kids long distance and having a stupid recorded voice tell me to leave my name, number and so on. The first time I realized I was paying to speak to a machine I think my answer was something like "hello important person. Please call your mother when you can do it yourself." The only thing worse is leaving the message and then have the person cut in and say something like "I'm here — I just wanted to screen the call." Now that bugs me, especially if it's one of my brood. I really am beginning to have mixed feelings about actually owning one myself, however. So many people dislike them, I hesitate to let myself think how convenient it might be to connect one to our number. When we were still living in our house I always said I wouldn't leave such a blatant announcement that the house was empty. Too tempting for somebody interested in breaking and entering. Now, we live in a high rise and I don't have to worry about it, so my thinking is maybe changing just a tad. When I mentioned this to my room-mate, he was quick to remind me he has always hated those things, but on the other hand, it would be good to have it if we had some of the latest refinements. For instance, I understand I could get one that allowed me to call my own number and get any messages already recorded. Sounds good, doesn't it? Well, there you are. Another one of my principles shot to heck. I'll have to think up some really good reasons why I've changed my mind about the cold, impersonal answering machine if 1 decide we need one. If you call me and aTecording answers, try to understand I'm worried about missing something of great importance. And don't tease me and remind me I always said I'd NEVER have such a thing!
Iowa communities with SaThe Omaha Magic Thelon Discussions led by Iowa atre has received notification that a grant has been scholars, who will engage awarded to the theatre by - the audience in dialogue. MUD, a play for mature the Iowa Humanities Board to provide partial funding audiences only, deals with for "MUD Humanist Sa- themes of human values and lons" combined with a tour ethics. MUD is about the of the production of the human thirst for knowledge award-winning play, MUD and the drive to pull oneself by the American-Hispanic out of the "mud" of personal playwright, Maria Irene and societal sloth toward Fornes. The play will tour the light of insight and understanding. Current themes of poverty, illit.eracy, family righU and Contrary to "popular wiswomens righta are central dom" American Jews who to the play. These topical, settle in Judea, Samaria/md controversial themes make the Gaza" Strip are not a for discourse. large segment of the settler population, are not at the core of the political leader• Companion Sits We care ship there, and are not rad• Skep-Overs Sara Care ical. These research concluwhile youVe awa^. • Road Runners sions were presented by • Baby/Child Sits • Bonded ^ Prof. Chaim Waxman of • Tutorial Sits • Reference Checked Rutgers University at an in• House Sits Reaionable ternational colloquim held • Drop-Ins Reliable at the Hebrew University of (Companion, Tcvn*. Pcti. House) First Aid Certified Jei'usalem on Religious CPR Trained , '• Hospital'Sits Radicalism and Politics in • Pet Sits Dependable Adult Sitters the Middle East, sponsored Hour - Day - Week • Month ^ I by the University's Harry S. Professional Sitting Services lYuman Research Institute on a TJon-Nursing basis. for the Advancement of SARA CARE SITTING SERVICES Peace and Leonard Davis Institute for International Omaha — 397-0902 Relations.
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Alcohol use, abuse: "Kegger" topics
For those who saw the show at the JCC, (here are similarities: David M. Rosenberg plays Sidney rather than Inspector Levine, and Mark Peters again fiilfills his role as^ather Kelleher. Those who saw the show just a couple of weeks ago, now will have an opportunity to go over the fine points without having to guess the ending. The Upstairs performance offers superb acting and direction. Catch Me If You Can captures one's attention and doesn't let go. There are many surprises for the audience so if you go to catch it, don't talk to anyone whose caught it. (M.M.) CINCINNATI (JTA) — Aubrey Herman of St. Louis, former associate executive director of the St. Louis Jewish Federation, has been elected executive vice president of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, according to Robert Blatt, Cincinnati Federation president.
By Howard K. Maroua "Kegger" is not an easy production to watch. It deals ._v^ a difficult and all-toe-rfea^ problem of society today, teenage alcohol use and abuse. Written by the Omaha Magic Theatre's ptaywright-in-iesidence Megan Terry and directed by Jo Ann Schmidman, "Kegger" was recently performed at the College of Saint Mary by a company from the Magic Theatre. "Kegger" is a musical, though music plays a relatively small part in the production. Actors often play more than one part apiece. Any particular character may transform into a teen, a parent, or a witness to an td-. cohol-related problem. Most of this show is talk. Talk between the teens themselves and between the teens and their parents. Talk about alcohol use and about going to a beer party, or "kegger." "Kegger" 's seeming in-
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GaBery to exhibit Milton Wolsky works By Sue Fredericks Omaha Arts West pre , aenU "The Life and Wbrks of Milton L. WoUky (1916 1981)." Premier opening will be at the Jewish Community Center Gallery, March 9, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The exhibit will run from March 9 through May 9. A selection of prints collected by Mr. Wolsky will be shown at the Joslyn Art Museum concurrently with the retrospective at the Jewish Community Center. Milton Wolsky, a local Jewish artist, attended Omaha University before pursuing his formal art training. Mr. Wolsky studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, American Academy of Art and The Art Students League in New York City. While in New York, Mr. Wolsky became one of the nation's top illustrators, regularly producing for Redbook, Colliers, and Ladies Home Companion, among others. When residing in Omaha, Mr. Wolsky worked as an
Milton WoUky artist and illustrator for Bozell and Jacobs Advertising Agency until his retirement in 1978. "Omaha Art* West feels privileged to participate in the first exhibit of Mr. Wolsky's private collection since his death. Many of these pieces have never been shown before. They date from 1939 to 1981 and in.elude a vast array of art which reveals both the skill and personality of this accomplished artist," an Omalia Arts West spokesman said.
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Book report winners Frizes of books were pre(k>mmittee, made the pressented to the winners of the entations. Judges were Dorbook report contest on Feb. othy Kaplan, Sheryl Lee, 16 at an awards ceremony Donna OleslC Lucille Saunand reception. ders, Claudia Sherman and The contest was co-apon- i ^ Mary Jane Waterson. Other contest participants sored by the Jewish Federawere: tion Library, the Jewish Day Day School — Boris DavSchool, United Tklmud To idson, Gila Drazen, Danny rah and Temple Israel ReliDePorte, Joshua Gonsher, gious School as part of the Jeffrey Katzman, Dusty Nicelebration of Jewish Book chols, Lauren Paley, Evan Month which ended Dec. 7, Saltzman, Rebecca Wolfson. 1985. Temple — Eric Bassik, Prize winners were: Grade Robyn Birt, Kelly Broder, 1 — First prize, Anna Haykin Marci Brookstein, Elissa (Day School), Second prize, Brown, Jessica Christenaen, Brian Siff (Temple), Third B.J. Cipperley, Antonia Delprize, tie, Michael Lerner gadillo, Stephanie DePorte, (UTTO), and Rachel ShuJamie Epstein. Also, Debby kert (Dsv School); Grade 2 — Givner, Stacy Greenberg, First prize, Melissa Katzman Heather Greene, Danny Hor(Day School), Second prize. wich, Jennifer Javltch, Heather Goldstein (Day Joshua Katelman, Karen KaSchool), Third prize, tie, zor, Sara Kohll, Rachel KrieBrian Nogg (UTTO) and Ruger, David Kulakofsky, Traci vane Kurland (UTTO); Kutler. Also, Jay I^ewis, Kim Grade 3 — First prize, Lisa Lipshitz, Alex Lund, TVaci Coren (Temple), Second Mogil, Max Newman, Michprize, tie, Jeremy Nichols elle Patton, Cari Perimeter, (Day School) and Stacy RoLance Polikov, Rachel Robgert (UTTO), Third prize, erta, Randy Romanik, Daniel tie, Jackie Roitstein (Temple) Rosen. Also, Alison Sherand Shana Novak (Temple); man, David Sherman, NaGrade 4 — First prize, Alex than Shiverdecker, Jacob Cooper (UTTO), Second Slosburg, Jason Smith, Ben prize, tie, David Kricsfeld Stevens, Edward Tayter, Ka(UTTO) and Lyndi Passer tie Weitz, Adam Yale, Alex (Temple); Grade 6 — First Yale. prize, Joshua Cooper UTTO — Lisa Connor, (UTTO); Grade 8 — First David Hirsch, Andy Itkin, prize, Alan Kricsfeld Nicole Lerner, Jeffrey Nogg, (UTTO). Heather Olesh, Julie Senft, Shirley Goodman, pastLaura Senft, Melanie Slutpresident of the Library skv.
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Gracias to Fres. Gerald Bernstien for supplying me with memos from the 18th Feb. gathering. Your stringer was encountering obstacles in trying to leave sunny California (Sunny California?), and arrived too late to attend our gettogether. The West Coast, at this writing, especially around the Bay Area, wag a mess. 250,000 people without juice. Even the airport was dark. So, onward to the exec meeting, where Mollie promised a zipped up menu, wherein no one needs to leave for luncheon elsewhere. An open invitation to prospective new members —all you need is 5 bucks, a couple gray hairs, and you will be involved jn fellowship with your fellow Jewish Omahans. Come on in, guys. There was an exceptionall)^ large attendance at the eariybirds at the 18th Feb. gathering, and the moderator's subjects were tht tragic 3 suicides at the Southside school, perhaps unrelated, the pressures on the young, and the seminar at Creighton U., attended by Rabbi Kripke and Rabbi Barack, who met with Catholic Priests. Discu.ssed, also, was the interest on our Government's debt. And onward to the "Top O the Mark" luncheon room, where Gerald made several announcements: A gift of cards from Alfred Frank, a thank you note for our donation to the Jewish Family Services, Buddy Rice, guest of Sam Rice, new lifers, Oscar Diamond and Morris Epstein. Gerald then asked us to stand in menioriam for Marv Treller (and there was a nice eulogy for Marv in the Herald), Motzi b,y Sam Rice, in honor of his 89th , Benschen by the renowned Harry Schulman, and subbing for Sec. Dave' Dvorkiri, Sam CRAFTMANSHIP PAINTING Resklentlal (Intenor & Extenor) Free Estimates 341-3171
Shyken reported that the hospital list included Irv Janger, Dave Hahn, Sam Berman, and Dick Spiggil. Guest speaker at the luncheon was Morris Maline, Editor of the PRESS Morris spoke of the efforts by Gary Goldberg, a fajmer by Kearney, Nebr., who was instrumental in preventing a Neo-Nazi group from gathering at the Holiday Inn in Kearney, the release of Scharansky from the Kremlin's dungeons, and the incidence in Council Bluffs, Milton Abramson, a teacher at 'T.J., and the firing of a teacher there, an involvement about prayer in the school. My opinion — A good time to offer up a silent prayer in school is when the teacher asks a question and there is absolute silence. And for an infinitem and an etcetera, Dave Dvorkin is sending out a pretty membership dues bill. And here is a free lip — if you drive to the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure your windshield wipers are working. See you March 4, Springtime in the Rockie.s,
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