March 7, 1986

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Vol. LXNI No. 25 Omaha, Nab.

"Campaign Cabaret" to spotlight musical revue

By Susan Paley, Campalgii Publicity '"Campai^ Cabaret' is pure entertaitiment," announced Juanie Jacobson, writer and director of the gala mueical revue which will be the featured attraction at the Joint Jewish Federation of Omaha Campaign Dinner-Dance, March 29 at 7:15, at the Peony Park Ballroom.

"The (how is designed exclusively for the pleasure of our Omaha Jewiah audience," continued Ms. Jacobson, "and will show off the very best of Omaha Jewish talent in the performing arts. It's a wonderful thing to be Jewish — one wonderful thing we all can share. I think that in order to give money to a community, you have to feel a part of that community and it has to feel good. That's the thought behind 'Campaign Cabaret' — instead of talking community, you can feel community — and it feels great!

"Beauty is timeless and our opening number proves it," added Ms. Jacobson. "Marci Blatt, Meliaaa Epatein, Judy Forber, Lena Gold, Maureen Kaain, Barbara NoKg, Patty Nogg, Caryn Sadofiky, Susie Stern, Sibby Wolfson and Nora Zoob caii add sparkle to any stage."

"Campaign Cabaret" marks the singing debut of the Newman Brothers — Murray and Bob — complete with their own back-up — the Newmatics. Jimmy Farber, Jack Cohn, Marlon Somberg and Allen lUly have coauthored an original comedy sketch with a little help from technical advisers, Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner. Add in Mickey K^ilaa, Tom Neuman, Jerry Waaserman and Stan WMman to sing the story of the "Meeskite" from Cabaret, and Jeff Taxman and Snsle Drazen join forces in "The Family Vfty" from the Broadway Musical I Can Get It For You Wkoleaale.

Our talented Darlyim Nlaian will fly solo through a beautifiil and moving ballad by Debbie Friedman, and no show would be complete witbdut the magic and charm of Eunie Denenberg and Ozaie Nogg.

Singers and (Uaeers rehearse their Campaign Cabaret numbers. The singers, trxna left, Tom Neuman, Susie Drasen, Stan Wldmaa, Slbby Wolfson, Euale Denenberg, and Jeff Taxman, rehearse The Family Way from / Can Get It For You WkoUtaU. Kale Shrader is musical director. The dancers, rehearsing the opening number, Ammiea, from The Jazz Singer, are from left, Caryn Sadofsky, Lena Gold, Patty Nogg, Maureen Kasln, Melissa Epatein, Liz Doherty, and Nora Zoob.

Four of the handsomest, smoothest Jewish boys to ever the Director. Lii Doherty, J.C.C. Dance Director is chodance their w«y across the Peony Park stage include Mark reographer. Production crew includes Darlene Golbitz Trustin, Bob SIntzky, Jeff Cooper and Steve Pitlor and Patty Nogg — Costumes, Sibby Wolfton — Props, and the sweet voice of Andee FriedlaaAer promises to and Darcy Beck — Stage Manager. Sets and lights will be designed by Wes and Paula Glowers whose work has warm your heart in a special duet with Osxie Nogg.

The inimitable Jack Kate will serve as master of cer- been seen at the Upstairs Dinner Theater.

"Our hope is that when you leave 'Campaign Cabaret', emonies.

The show includes a cast of over 30 people, 10 songs, on you feel just a little bit better and a little bit prouder," original comedy sketch, dancing, excerpts from the NCJW concluded Ms. Jocolwon. "It's to remind us that we all have Oni- Story, aailjnuoh more. Than is aooMthing for every- somathing to give to each other ... and we always will."

Rssamations for "Campaign Cabaiat". may be made by one from Hebrew Rock to Broadway to a toucbH>f Yiddish.

Musical Direcjtor is Kate Shrader, well-known Omaha mailing a check for $18 per person pa(yable to the Jewish conqxwer, arranger and producer. Im&le* Pantaao, a Federation of Omaha. Please send to Mrs. Barry Broder, member of the Jewish Community Center, is Assistant to 9713 Fieldcrest Drive, 68114, by March 21,1986.

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By Aaron and Debbie Hostyk Professor Norman Stillman, the 1986 Kallah scholor-inresidence, was recently interviewed by telephone by Aaron and Debbie Hostyk, publicity co-cbainnen of the Kallah Committee.

Professor Stillman, one of the country's foremost experts in the field of Arab studies, said he is looking forward to speaking in Omolia on topics of great importance U) American Jews.

In his interview, he spoke of the variety of cultures and political movements which exist in the Arab world He

various pointed out that because of the difficulties which vi western academics and politicians hove in understanding the motivations of Arab societies, their glib solutions to Middle Eastern problems must be taken with a good deal of skepticism.

One of the central themes stressed by Professor Stillman is the tremendous resentment felt by Arabs and Moslems in the Middle E^ost towards the West, commencing in the nineteenth century, when western power and culture appeared to humble the once supreme Moslem civilization.

Since the Middle Ages, through the rise and fall of dylubties, and the shifting of centers of wealth and power from Baghdad to Tymisia to Egypt to Istanbul, one perception remained constant in the Middle East — the preeminence and glory of Islam. With the rise of western power, this divinely sanctioned order seemed threatened, generating hostility among societies once rich and powerful who felt history iiad gone wrong and cheated them of their destinySuch resentments and emotions are still working themselves out in the late twentieth century, and provide the backdrop for Professor Stillman's analysis of the conditions of Jews in the Arab world, the rise of secular and religious leaders such as Khomeini and Assad, and the attitudes of Arab countries towards the United States and Isrsel. Professor Stillman will deal with questions whose answers may be somewhat surprising. (continued on k>age 2)

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Lincoln details Campaign dinner Plans for an evening of fun and fellowship for the entire Lincoln Jewish community an well-underway.

The evening will include a dinner uid other special plans soon to he announced.

The site of the get together will be the Legionnaire Club at 6200 "O" Street.

The event will be held Sunday, March 30 beginning with a cash bar cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Dinner will be fish or fruit plate and will include a salad, roll, beverage and dessert.

Reservations for the dinner may be made by mailing a check for $8 for fish and $6 for the fruit plate to the reservation chairman Mrs. Nate Unger, 3410 South 38th Street, Lincoln 68606 by March 23.

Those in attendance will be asked to indicate their personal commitment to the campaign by completing their pledge cords.

Marsha Plotkin, chairman of the dinner and the campaign, said "For those who need special assistance with tranqwrtation or the cost of the ditmer Yale Gotsdiner has graciously consented to confidentially handle these requests. He can be reached at 489-7066. We want every one to be able to feel part of the community and to be in attendance," said Ms. Plotkin.

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Zaftig, semi-housewives exchange gsgs, giggles

Klezmer ai uDu> Omaha Arta West tMn preaeat the Oknra FeidowB trio la tho spirit aad art of the Klatnaar March 8 at 8 p.m. la the Jewish Conumalty Caatar. Sae story OB Page 2.

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By Rlnl GoBsher It all started with an innocent invitation. My budity, Fran Rod, enticed ma with a ticket to the Ak-Sar-Ben show starring Paul Anka.

I half-hsartedly accqited, preferring rock and classical to crooning and knowing I'd miss the Grammy show.

But my interest was piquid by a bluib on the news to stay tuned for "Peter and Paul", a review of Paul Anka by Peter Citron. I was just about to switch off the clip and call Fran to cancel when ny eyss dalii^itsdly caught my idol, Roseanne Barr on stage.

Roseoime is a hilarious new comedienne whom I've l>een watching and adoring on late-night T.V. Imagine my surprise to discover she was opening the Anka show here,4ive, in my town! I shrieked and grabbed Allan and danced

around with a gleefy sing-song; "Fm gonna see her tomorliie next day, after a hectic kindergarten class, noisy carpool and Cub Scouts, I entertained the. thought that since Boassnne's jokes are so £amily-<»iented, perhaps Roseanos would be missing her fimily and that a (BW minutes with iny boys cOuld help ease her loMliness. Fd heard her s«y on the Toali^t show that she is Jewish and I guess I felt that a landsman wouldn't mind my calling to welcome her to our city. So I took a chance, relied on my chutzpah and just started dialing hotels to look for her.

What a treat it was to locate hei at the fourth hotel and then to actually be put through to her room then and there!

I started bobUing about her being a T.V. celebrity and so (continued on page 3)

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The program for the Giora Feidman TVio Qoncert has been announced, and what a formidable array of spirited and spiritual offerings it proniises to be!

Called "The Klezmer at the OateB," it will feature Shofar Nigun, Rebuilding the Temple, Freilachs and mahy more traditional tunes. My Yiddish Momme, songs from Bernstein, Joplin, and even an Old Irish TVine will follow along with many other songs everyone will recognize, from Avenu Mal-

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It is impoaaible to reduce to the idiom of words the ef feet that Giora Feidman creates with his music. Like all the best things in life, it muat be experienced to be fully appreciated. Omahans will have that opportunity at the Jewish Community Center on Saturday night at 8 p.m. when the trio comes to town.

If you've listened to Mr. Feidman's records, you know by now that you literally cannot believe your ears. The album jacket insists that he is playing the clarinet, but sounds are coming out of it that you haven't ever h^ard from a clarinet before!

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velvety texture of a tenor saxophone; the brassy sound* of a jazz trombone; the high, pure bell tone of a trumpet, as well as every sound in between.

Given his consumate musicianship, Mr. Feidman can and does bring insight and freshness to every piece of music he plays, be it folk, jazz, Broadway mtisicals or the classics. But his special love is the art of klezmer — a heritage of Jewish. music that particularly challenges the interpretive powers of its performers.

Though deceptively simple in form, this music is complex in mood and rich in emotions, never far from either tears or laughter.

The Giora Feidman Trio brings not only a aensitivity to the nuances of this music, but an undeniable sense of enjoyment and exuberance as well.

To hear them is to understand that some people just perform music, while others celebrate it. If you want to appreciate the difference, "See you at the J" on Saturday night!

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KEVA8MAN/ L|:VINGER The engagement of Bonnie Kevasman of Ann As bor, MI and Steve Levinger, Novi, MI has been announced. < The future bride is the daughter of Ur. and Mrs. Burt Kevasman of TUcaon, Ariz. Her fiance is the son of Leta and J. Charles Levinger of Yankton, SD. He is a unit sales manager for Proctor & Gamble Co. The reMntment felt by Arabs and Moalema In the The future groom is the Middle Eaat towards the West is one of th« themes grandson of Isadore H. Wei of Dr. Norman StUlman's lectures as part of the 1986 ner of Omaha and the late Kallah Weekend, March 14-16. Shown in this photo Rose Wei ner. ii a part of the wall that divided the old and new part The couple will be mar- of Jerusalem before the 1967 War. Note the warning ried Dec. 28 in Tlicson. si^post and the slum buildings hiding the old City BEN JOSEF/ROSS wall in the background.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert How hove the puritanical lahtmic political movements, Ross of Amherst NY announce the engagement of such as Khomeini's revolution in Iran, affected the ArabIsraeli conflict? Why was Egypt the Arab country best their son, Lawrence Martin, suited to make peace with Israel? Why have the Jews fared to Ruth Ben Josef, daughter better in recent times in conservative and traditional Morof Mr. and Mrs. Zachariah rocco than in secular and socialist Iraq? What are the difBen Josef of TbI Aviv, Israel. ferent forms of Islam and what makes traditional Islam in Mr. Ross graduated from Iran so much more Messianic, aggressive and populist than Law School from the State traditional (slam in E^gypt, Saudi Arabia, and elsewhere?

University of New York at Professor Stillman, who has been to Lebanon, also has Buffalo and also received some insights into the tragic civil war which has torn that his master's degree in tax country apart. law from New York UniverProfessor Stillman's first lecture will be at Beth El Synsity. Mr Ross is an associate agogue, March 14, at 8 p.m. The Friday night service at with the law firm of Kutak Beth El will be preceded by a family dinner at 6:16 p.m. A Rock and Campbell, limited number of reservations at Beth El are available to Otnaha, Nebraska.

A July wedding is the general Jewish community. The cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children under 13. Reservations accompanied planned. by check should be sent to Reva Oruch, 9324 Cuming Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68114. The deadline for checks and reOSCAR servations is March 11 at 5 p.m. The public may attend the RACEWAY service, featuring Or. Stillman's lecture, and an Oneg Shab(1/32nd and 1/24th bat sponsored by the Sisterhood immediately following the scale stot cars) service.

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Rini and Roseannedenlycompare notes aaked me to listen to what she'd just written in

(rnnllnuMl Irom paxf 11 _nicc to b* Ulkifif to a low-echelon mere TV watcher like but ihe laid ihe was honored and pleated that she'd ched a fan, especially one who felt she'd be approachable.

Afier I identiHed myself and said I loved her haimish'act. she relaxed and was surprised to learn there were Jews in Omaha.

I enlightened her with a few atatistica about the Jewishness in our city, and then boldly offered to bring her a good, Kosher corned-beef sandwich. Then I offered her some Cheetos from under my couch cushions, and she actually broke up to recognize her own gag coming from me!

By then, we were chatting like old high-school chuma. and she, Roseanne Barr, up and coming star of TV, Vegas and Atlantic City, accepted a lunch date with me. ^* 8>Hl*d a little more and I even offered her Shabbat dinner at home and an invitation to go with us to services, but she declined, sounding truly sorry that those times conflicted with her schedule and shows. Roseanne did nine shows in her week here, and said she appreciated my empathy because she really did miss her family a lot.

After we hung up, I started shrying about my good fortune and then thoroughly enjoyed her funny, fijnny routine that evening at Ak-Sar-Ben. Her jokes aren't particularly Jewish in flavor, but I believe she has a universal appeal and I personally feel a kinship to her. She, like me, is a funny, zaftig, Tirst-bom, Jewish semi-housewife and married-for-14-yearB mother of three.

I spent the next few days anticipating a fun, giggly lunch, and promised Roseanne I'd vacuum the popcorn out of my car seats for her. I had a little first-date type of nervousness when I went to pick her up, but her laid-back attitude and attire of sweat-shirt and jeans, and her down-to-earth friendly personality put me at ease.

She was totally thrilled to discover a brand-new poater at Bagel Joe's Deli proclaiming the Roseanne Barr Domestic Goddess corned beef sandwich, and later told me that her manager wants to add that bit of news in her upcoming People magazine interview.

She raved over the high quality of the lox and graciously accepted the Roseanne sandwich to go, along with a dozen of Bagel Sue's fresh-baked Hamantoachen.

We qpent the next few hours shmoozing, touring Boys Town and shopping. She was mellow and low-key, until we reached the men's department in Marshall's, and she sud-

Omaha for her upcoming David Letterman appearance on March 12. I won't give anything away, but listen for her crack about a fancy restaurant's linguine alia Boyardee!

I asked Roseanne if she felt her Jewishness contributed to her seifse of humor. She said her mother and grandmother's influence of Yiddish words helped, and that her family-oriented style certainly originated from her own close family being brought up Jewishly. She was bom in Salt Lake City, and grew up with the unique feeling of being Jewish but called Gentile by that city's majority of Mormons.

Roseanne moved to Denver as a young adult and began to affiliate with the Reconatructionist movement there, even teaching a class on Jewish women of the Bible. She and her husband, two daughters and son, and even her two sisters recently moved to Loa Angeles to help further her career, and she's looking forward to joining a congregation and the JCC the^p.

I found Roseanne very easy to talk to, and she was very interested in my family and me. What had started as a sincere wish to welcome a newcomer turned into the beginning of a friendship. From my awe-atruck celebrity-gazing came a warm afternoon of trading anecdotes and bits of personal information.

Roseanne got a kick out of the craiyons and match-box cars in my purse, as she hod alao gone through that stage of being an always-prepared mother. She also enjoyed Zochory'a giffilM, curls and pre-school pictures, and the friendliness of the people of Omaha.

Gee, I wonder what hotel Paul Newman could be staying in?

NEW YORK (JTA) Dr. Paula Hyman, Dean of the Jewish Theological Seminary College of Jewish Studies and Associate Professor of History at JTS, has been awarded a Fellowship for Independent Study and Research by the National Endowment for the Humanities for 1S86-87.

DORA BLOOM WOLF80N Graveside services were held March 3 at Fisher Farip Cemetery for Dora Bloom Wolfson. Cantor Leo Fettman officiated.

By Nancy Pearlnuui

We wish a happy birthday to all these folks at the Home this month: Dora Astor, Rose Roeoff. Ben Mul nick, Sara Gelbart, Anna Kaufman and Mary Belmont.

Lucille Frohm has been one of the volunteers who have accompanied the Bunch to Lunch laat month, munching at Baker Square and Village Inn, two old favorites.

We thank Dr. Earl Wigodski for sharing his experieiKes with the residents during his recent trip to Australia and New Zealand.

He showed slides and sharad stories about countries most of us will never see. Dr. Wigodski is the sonin-law of resident Vivian Weiss.

Volunteer Doris Koom has been filling Sidney Speilelman's shoes calling Pokeno for the vacationing Sidney.

The B'nai B'rith Women entertained their Blumkin "Sweethearts" on Feb. 13, providing a lovely musical program featuring Nazine NoodeU and Eather Wax.

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February 14 sow a group of students from Creighton Prep visiting the folks, and afterward Renee Moore entertained.

The girls of B'nai B'rith came out Feb. 16 to sponsor an afternoon of Bingo.

Rabbi Nadofl^ visited with the folks on Feb. 11, and Cantor Fettman regaled everyone with familiar oongs on Feb. 19. Another visitor, Rabbi Kripke, also came to chat on Feb. 24.

Thanks to all of you.

The youngest volunteer, Courtney Nogg, shared her ninth birthday with the residents on Feb. 25, sfter Bingo. There was cake, coffee and balloons, and everyone got Polaroids of the occasion.

Due to a conflict in the kitchen, the LOVE Banquet originally scheduled for April, is now planned for May 8 at 6:30. We hope all the honored volunteers and families of the residents, as well 08 any guest who would like, will attend. There will be siupriste and a luscious dinner. Watch for your invitation in the mail.

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After winter,..

Just as the sun rises and sets, and the birds return in the spring, major events appear with some regularity.

In Jewish life, one such event is the annual Federation fundraising Campaign.

Every year at this time, the Federations in Omaha, Lincoln and Council Bluffs join with hundreds of other Federations in North America in this effort.

Why? Well, a simple answer could by — it's part of being Jewish.

Throughout Jewish history, members of Jewish communities have been called upon to support Jewish institutional life in their own villages, towns and cities.

Now, in the 20th Century — thank God — Israel has been re-established as a Jewish Homeland and the need' for Jewish funds has been increased and . intensified.

So, there are basically two chief reasons for giving to the annual Campaign: to help Israel and to help our local communities.

This year, the Campaign leadership in Omaha and Lincoln have settled on community dinners as the main events for their respective Campaigns.

The feeling is that when Jews come together as a community at an event that is pleasing to the senses, the good sense of the attendees will prevail.

There is a good deal of strength to this logic.

Our Jewish friends and neighbors historically have met the challenge with individuals giving based on the need of the moment.

At the comniunity dinners, they also will be presented with the opportunity to give because they will feel good about giving.

The Omaha dinner, titled "Campaign Cabaret", will take-place March 29 at Peony Park, and the Lincoln dinner is scheduled for March 30 at the Legionnaires Club.

The dinners together with their entertainment are open to all members of the Jewish community.

Scores of volunteers are putting in many hours to make these events so appealing that reasons to go will overcome any negative factors.

The community dinners, judging from past performances, will be the festive, social events of the year.

Join in the fun. Go and enjoy.

The Shofar is calling.

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franking nonetheless did not subsequently interfere with hii ability to travel freely througbout the Arab world.

Once in Israel, Mr. Farraklian visited the Mosque of Omar in Jerusalem, and then went directly to the Black Hebrew community. "I stayed in Dimona about thre< or four days — probably leas than a week," recalls Mr. FarBy rakhan. Although the Black Hebrews profess a different Edwin Black faith, "I found acceptance among them," says Mr. Farrakhan. "They were very warm and beautiful (to mej). They were very warm and beautiful to each other. In fart, it was one of the roost beautiful communities that I've ever been Editor'! Note: Last fall, Edwin Black Mcured a two- among in terms of their love for themselves and each other."

Mr. Farrakhan explained how the Black Hebrews figuie hour exclusive Interview with Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. The interview capped an intensive into the plan for Black Muslim world dominsfeion. "We have four month probe for the Feb. 23 issue of the Waah- shared beliefs in that we believe thst God has chosen us to inglon Pott Sunday Magazine. The following is an be the cornerstones of a new world government," he said.

"But they're cqming at it from the point of view of the excerpt from the original 60 page manuscript.

Torah and we're coming at it from the point of the Koran."

Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam has for As part of their mutual support, the Nation regularly years been cultivating a power base among the Black He- lobbies for Black Hebrew causes. 'The Black Hebrews in brews, a sect of black Americans in Israel. Calling them- turn regularly provide a voice from within Israel that can selves the Original Black Israelite .Nation, Black Hebrews be counted upon for anti-Zionist and anti-Jewish agitation. are American blacks from the ghettos of Chicago, Detroit For example, a Black Hebrew "ambasaador" participated and Washington, many of them former gang members, who in an international anti-Jewish and anti-Zioniat convention believe that they are the genuine Jews and therefore the staged by the Nation in February 1985. Other distinguished rightful claimants to the State of Israel. As such, they be- panelists included Arthur Butz, the Northwestern Univerlieve the existing white and Sephardic Jews are impostors sity professor whose book claimed that the Holocauat was with no right to exist in the Jewish State. the greatest hoax of the 20th century. The climax of this A small party of Black Hebrews led by Chicagoan Ben- same convention was the satellite call from Moammar Ami Carter settled in the Negev desert towns of Dimona Khaddafi for American blacks to create a deserter's army and Arad in 1969 and were granted apartments by the Min- to overthrow America. istry of Absorption. Others joined them in subsequent years Similar Black Hebrew endeavors include an anti-Israeli and their number is now estimated at 3000 to 5000. letter writing campaign to all black Congressmen urging Unconfirmed rumors abound that the Black Hebrews them to legislate both a boycott of all Jewish businesses in have stockpiled small arms supplied by the Palestine Lib- America and a cut-off of all American aid to Israel. eration Organization. Relations with their neighbors in DiIsraeli authorities see the entire Black Hebrew probleih mona are so tense that one Israeli intelligence briefing as extraordinarily sensitive. The Black Hebrews are techdeclared, "Local people said they were worried that in an nically Americans and Israel does not want to have a major emergency, when the Jewish men are called up, their women confrontation with black Americans no matter what the and children would be left behind at the mercy of an al- circumstances. For this reason, they have delayed raiding ienated and hostile group." their Dimona complex for a weapons search, and forestalled Cult members in Chicago and Detroit have been charged deportation proceedings. But as the cause builds against by federal authorities with operating a multi-million dollar the Black Hebrews as a national security risk, Israel is fast fraudulent check cashing ring in tandem with a massive' approaching a denouement. Until then, the situation counterfeit airline ticket scam. Some of this money has "obliges the authorities to maintain a security alert rereportedly found its way to cult members in Israel. garding activities of the cult," as one Israeli intelligence The conflicts Black Hebrews encountered both in the briefing expressed it.

United States and Israel made them prime candidates for "M;;";; .' •:• ',.' ""('"'' "i--!Si ^".'-',';•"""";; "i.'V""'^"; "S an alliance with the new Nation of Islam. Louis Farrakhan recalls that in fact, "Many of the Black Hebrews ... were former followers of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad.

The editors reserve the right to shorten letters for reasons When the breakup of the nation appeared ... [following Muhammad's death) in 1975, (some) people seemed to need of length or content.

To the Editor: that kind of movement for their own stability."

I would like to publicly declare that a very successfiil Mr. Farrakhan's people stayed in close touch with the Black Hebrews. In fact, Mr. Farrakhan's minister of de- partnership between lay volunteers and staff is alive and fense and security, Khallid Abdul Muhamniad, traveled to well at the Jewish Community Center.

Anna Sokolow and her dancers had nothing but praise Israel in 1976 and 1977 to visit their Dimona stronghold.

Mr. Farrakhan did not meet Black Hebrew leader Ben- for both our hospitality and first class facility.

The success of this enormous project was possible only Ami Carter until 1977, but when he did, they immediately struck up a friendship. The minister himself ultimately because of our staff at the Center, especially Liz Doherty, journeyed to Israel. "In 1978, I visited Israel with Ben- and because of our volunteers: Ellie Penner, Vicki PerlAmi," recalled Mr. Farrakhan, during an exclusive two-hour meter, Meriel Mellor, Carol Katzman, Susie Paley, Darlene interview. Entering Israel on a standard American passport, Golbitz, Margo Riekes, Sandy Epstein, Jeanne Cohen, Sue Mr. Farrakhan was asked few if any questions by Israeli Morello, Suzie Rubin, Mary Murphy, Nancy Ferenstein, customs officials. Although, Israeli customs agents rou- Sue Yaffe, Lois Epstein, Susie Shyken and Judy Zucker.

I thank you all. It was my privilege to work with such tinely stamp paper inserts to preserve a tourist's ability to Susie Silverman subsequently visit Arab countries, Mr. Farrakhan's pass- caring, competent people.

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By M.J. Rosenberg Near East Report ' The Syrian diversion had paid off handsomely.

Borden points out that last December's attacks — like Not everyone is convinced that mindless terrorism was 1973's — were carried out by Syrian-backed terrorists. Italbehind the outrages at Rome and Vienna airports last December. In fact, one California-based Middle East analyst, ian authorities testify that thsy flew to their European desPeter Borden, argues that the airport attacks were stra- tinations from Damascus. Borden plays down the Libyan tegically staged "to provoke a confrontation between Is- connection, believing that it is Syria — not the largely irraeli-operated U.S. weapons systems and Soviet SAMs" in relevant Libya — that calls roost of the radical shots in the Middle East. He believes that Syria expected Israel to reLebanon's Bekaa valley. In his view, the goal of the terrorists was to ignite an Israeli-Syrian war rather than to taliate against Syrian missile sites in the Bekaa, thereby revealing the "state-of-the-art" of Israeli technology vis-amerely stage a spectacular act of mass murder.

Borden makes a persuasive case. He says that the "seeds" vis Soviet air defense systems.

It didn't happen. In Borden's view, war was averted by for the recent acts of terror were sown during the first days of the 1982 Lebanon war. At that time, Israel confronted two decisions. "First, whether intended or not, the Reagan a network of Syrian anti-aircraft missile batteries in the Administration's early threats of a military response Bekaa. "In the resulting battle," he writes, "Israel destroyed against Libya — and reports of naval movements in the 19 batteries, severely damaged four, and downed 86 MiG Mediterranean — diverted public pressure for a quick refighters without the loss of a single plane ... Simply put, sponse by Israel." Second, the Israelis understood the Syrthe Soviet air defense systems and tactics were proven to- ians' strategy and were determined not to play into their tally inadequate, which placed,great pressure on the Soviet hands. It will deal with the Syrian missile threat at a time to modify and re-test them under similar conditions." A of its choosing, not of Syria's. Borden believes that both terrorist-provoked war could provide the test conditions the the U.S. response to Libya (itself diversionary) and Israel's Soviets and Syrians may want. restraint were appropriate. They reduced tension and Borden asserts that this is not the first time that Moscow averted war. and Damascus have attempted to use diversionary attacks However, neither Israel's problem— nor Washington's to either instigate a war or to draw attention from war plans — is over. Both the Soviets and Syrians still need to test already made^n September 1973, three weeks before the their air systems against "competently-handled Western Yom Kippur War, Syria engaged Israeli pilots in an air weapons. Since the Middle East is the only possible locale for this test, the Syrians and Soviets can be expected to battle during which the Israelis downed 13 MiG's.

He notes that "the press and Israeli intelligence incor- press Israel and the United States until one occurs." He rectly interpreted increased Syrian military moves — which^ concludes that it "would be naive to think that because were actually final war preparations — as a response W terrorism did not achieve its aims this one time. Syria and this air battle. Then, 16 days later, two terrorists belonging the Soviets will drop it frbm their bag'of future options."

BonUn's view can be described as depressing or even to the Syrian-controlled Saiqa branch of the PLO hijacked a train carrying Soviet Jewish refiigees from Moscow to cynical. But a better word is realistic. In any event, cynicism Vienna." Prime Minister Golda Meir flew to Austria and, about the Soviets and the Syrians is warranted by 40 years like most other Israelis, was preoccupied with a hostage of their Middle East trouble-making. One can only hope drama while the Syrians and Egyptians finalized their war that this time the cynical view will be proven overly pesplans. She returned to Israel on Oct. 3 — just in time for simistic. Not likely though.

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(11m(C(g)]lim MgM^J HAOA8SAH There will be a general board meeting on March 12 at the home of Rebecca Berenstein, 11905 Cass Street, #6. Inform your vice-president if you are unable to attend.

Wolsky retrospective Shown In thk photo ia Milton WoUky at work at hia drcftinK table In 1966. The tint retroapective exhibition of hia peraonal collection of artworka will open March 9, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Art Gallery of the Jewiah Community Center and continue through May 9. Many of the piece* in thia exhibition, which date from 1939 to 1981, have never been ahown before.

Hebrew for adults Hebrew daases for adults will be offered on IXiesday mornings at the JCC, March 18 through June 3.

The classes will be taught by Susan Drazen, who has been teaching clasaes in Hebrew and Jewish history for the College of Jewish Lemming since 1983. Sponsored by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council, the College of Jewish Learning is extending a previously offered class and

opening another as a service to the community.

Those interested in enrolling in these Hebrew classes m^y register at the Jewish Community Center.

Also, there will be a apecial registration table at Beth Israel Synagogue, March 16 at 8 p.m. and at Temple Israel March 16 at 10 a.m., which will be open Immediately preceding and following the Kallah lectures.

BBYO Basketball League Schedule Sunday, March 9 9 a.m. - Ch. W. "A" vs. AZA #1 "A" 10 a.m - Ch. W. "B" vs. AZA #1 "B" Bye - AZA |100 "A" Monday, March 10 7 p.m. - AZA #1 "A" vs. Ch. W. "B" 8 p.m. Ch. W. "A" vs. AZA #100 "A" Bye - AZA 11 "B" Sunday, March 16 9 a.m. - AZA #1 "A" vs. AZA iJilOO "A" 10 a.m - Ch. W. "A" vs. AZA #1 "B" Bye - Ch. W. "B"

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Orders are being taken for Hadassah's Anne Katzman Commemorative Calendar for 1986/1967. Special dates (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.) may be placed in honor of your loved ones by contacting: Ellen Albin 4934331; Hindy Batt 493-8888; or Dolly Kutler 656-3016.

«<ai:i\ ilnisy U8Y "Who are we? Where am 1 now? where are we going?" was the theme of this year's Kansas City Conclave which included a variety of social activities and discussion groups baaed on the theme. Omaha USY sent eight delegates.

This year USY wiU hold Candidate Membership TYaihing (CMT) for eighth12th graders. There will be several fundraisers to help USYer« pay for this event.

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The Union of American Hebrew Congregation's College Eiducation Department has requested college addreases and telephone numbers of college-age youth.

All students whose names they receive will be given a free subscription to "The Jewish Connection" (the National College newsletter) and will be notified d£' Jewish Activities available in their area. Please call Marcia Wallen, 423-9238 with this information.

The South Street Temple Congregation welcomes its latest member, Mardee Brechwald. Mardee, a Sioux City native, is a AiU time

student at the University of Nebraaka-Lincoln working on a bachelor's degree in social work. She is currently doing a practicum of child protective services and working at the Department of Human Development and the Family.

Mrs. Rose Friedman, Young at Heart reservation chairman would like to thank her telephone committee who for many years faithfully called all the members for the meetings.

The include: Min Breslow, Ruth Bricker, Tillie Mozer, Betty Shapiro, Dorothy Kuahner, LaReine Abrams and Eather Niaker.

Kris and Maik Schulman announce the Jon. 25 birth of a son, Joseph Michael.

Grandparents are Herb and Phyllis Schulman of Sunrise, FL and Marion Kalsem of Des Moines, IA and Bette Kalsem of Indianola, IA. Sheri and Larry Cackin announce the Feb. 11 birth of a daughter, Kelly Nichole. They alao have a daughter, Liaa.

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Hadassah's Youth Aliyah Luncheon and Raffle will be held March 26 at the New Tbwer Inn at noon. Chairing this event are: Marsha Itkin, Patricia Newman and Suzy Sheldon. Raffle tickeU for the luncheon have been mailed to Hadassah members. You need not be present to win, although only those attending the luncheon will be eligible to participate in a drawing for qwcial raffle prizes. Those requiring ticket information should call Patricia Newman at 346-4991.

The program will include a performance by the Bellfvue East High School Choir and a video preaentation on Youth Aliyah.

This is Youth Aliyah's 60th anniversary. It began as a rescue and rehabilitation movement to save Jewish children from the Nazis.

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TompI* Israel SERVICES: Friday: 8:15 p.m.

Members of the Temple Youth Group will lead a creative sciryice of their own making. Following the service Wendy Novicoff and David Spizman will speak briefly and show slides of their NFTY trip to Israel.

The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Pete Milder in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Brandon Koom.

Saturday: 11:15 a.m.

CLASSES Religioiu School - Saturday, March 8 • 9 a.m. Sunday, March 9 - 10 a.m.

Preschool - Sunday, March 9 - 10 a.m.

Hebrew School - Gimmel, Monday - March 10 4 p.m. Aleph - Tuesday, March 11-4 p.m. Daled Wednesday, March 12 - 4 p.m. Bet - Thursday, March 13 - 4 p.m.

ConnrmatloB - Monday, March 10 • 6 p.m.

Adult Education March 10 - 8 p.m., 'The Ways of Judaism" by Rabbi Barack and Jane West.

BAR MITZVAH Brandon Koom, son of Georgine and Larry Koom, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah during Shabbat Services Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8.

BOARD MEETING Temple Israel Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. on March 12, in the Conference Center of Temple. The Executive Committee will meet at 6 p.m. preceding the Board meeting.

MEN'S CLUB Marty Shukert, Omaha City Planning Director, will speak to Temple Israel Men's Club on March 9, 10 a.m.

A bagel and lox brunch will be served. Brunch is free to Men's Club members and $2 for guests. Call the Temple office, 556-6536, fqr reservations.

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By Rabbi Myer 8. Kripke Sabbath Candlelighting for Friday, March 7, 6:03 p.m.

B«thEI SERVICES: Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits will conduct the services.

Friday: 6 p.m.

Saturday: 9:30 a.m.

Kiddush follows services.

Minha-Ma'ariv, 6:10 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Weekdays: 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

LUNCH AND LEARN The Lunch and Learn Scries with the rabbi will continue on March 13,12 noon, at the Uptown 11.

MEN'S CLUB Beth El Men's Club will have a champagne breakfast honoring Robert Ya^e, on March 9, following the morning services. Reservations can be mailed to the synagogue.

SHABBAT DINNER Mishpacha "Second Shabbat" dinner will be held on March 14 at 6:15 p.m., preceding the Kallah Weekend services. Reservations may be mailed to Reva Oruch.

CouncUBhiffffs B'nai Israel SERVICES: First and third Friday of the month: 7:30 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service and everyone is wel-

PERSONALS Ttw tainty at Hany Coiek extends their thanks to each and at tor their exprasalixn of sympathy tt the lou ol their iMkMed husband, father and brother. A specW thanks for the ccnsctstkxi and comfort ot Rabt)l Paul Drazan and Cantor Emil Barkovib.

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Late Family Service 8 p.m.

Rabbi Jonathan Rosenbaum will discuss "Communal unity: an impossible dream?"

An Oneg Shabbat reception will follow the service in the Social Hall courtesy of Sisterhood.

Saturday: Morning Service 8:46 a.m.

A kiddush follows the service.

Mincha 6 p.m.

Mincha is followed by Shaloib S'udot, Ma-ariv and Havdalah.

Sunday: Morning Minyanaire service 9 a.ni.

The service is followed by breakfast and "Exploring Jewish Ideas" with the rabbi. Rabbi Jonathan Rosenbaum will discuss "Modern issues and ancient thoughts." .Weekday*: 7 a.m. and 6. p.m.

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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.

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Saturday: An armchair tour of Israel conducted by B6b Nofsky, 7:30 p.m.

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ADULT STUDY Cantor Fettman's weekly study group will meet March 12 at 7:30 p.m. The group deals with "Insights Into Jewish Law and Lore".

80TH BIRTHDAY The Kiddush following services on March 8 will honor Frieda Kolm on the occasion of her 80th birthday. The Kiddush will be sponsored by her children, John Kolm and Lt. Col. (ret.) and Mrs. Fred Kolm.

SISTERHOOD The next meeting of Sisterhood will be on March U at 12:30 p.m. Following lunch and business meeting, Linda Dunn will introduce Cantor Leo Pettman who is planning the program.

BOARD The next meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be held on March 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Social Hall.

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

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Jesebel'a daughter Parashat VaYakhel Paraabat Shekalim It is always something of a shock to realize that the Synagogue year begins its preparation for Pesah while it is still winter. But here we are, with winter still hard upon us, and it is Shabbat Shekalim. Pessh duties are called to mind far in advance.

The Haftarah assigned for our special Sabbath reminds us that as far back in time as the ancient Temple in Jerusalem, citizens had to pay for its support. And King Joash (late 9th century B.C.E.) took pains to see that contributed money was responsibly spent.

Joash's rise to the throne in Judah is a dramatic and painful story. His grandmother was Athaliah, daughter of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel of Israel. Just as Jezebel had tried to win all Israel over to the worship of Baal — for she was a Phoenician — so too Athaliah tried to win all Judah over to worship of Baal.

Athaliah had seized the throne on the death of her husband and her son, and had actually murdered her grandchildren, who were legitimate heirs to the throne.

But Joash, an infant, had been hidden away from her.

And when he was still a small child he was brought out by Athaliah's political antagonists. They proclaimed him king — and assassinated her.

Thus for two generations running there was the evil influence of a foreign queen, first in Israel, the northern kingdom, and then in Judah, the southern. And the two were mother and daughter. They are an interesting study — two strong women, spirited, aggressive, hardhearted.

The Bible looks at them — naturally — as evil, scheming, murdering. 1 suppose t)iat if we had a history of the times written by a Baal-worshiper, they might have been recorded as two Rtrong workers for Baal, who were martyred for the cause. But history is written by winners, and Jezebel and Athaliah were loser^.

My free-running thoughts have carried us already far afield from Shabbat Shekalim. From there to the Haftarah; from the Haftarah to Athaliah and Joash.

And now 1 am impelled to suggest, even farther afield, that history — whether in Israel and Judah in ancient times or in Haiti or the Philippines or Moscow or South Africa in ours, and in all the centuries in between ^.p there is the constant need of people to stand up for justice.

And the interesting — if often tragic — phenomenon appears of the able tyrant.

A tyrant who is inept is not a permanent or fatefulthreat. But it is the able tyrant, talented, charismatic, aggressive, coupled with hatefulness and ruthlessness, who is the threat to human life aAd Uberty.

Jezebel and Athaliah were of this kind. Both camie to Judah-Israel as queens.

Both came ready to dominate husbands and people.

Both came with the (sincere?) wish to uproot Israelite religion in favor of the fertility reUgion of the CanaaniteS) Baalism..

Fortunately both were stopped, the;one by the in-' fluence of Elijah the Prophet, the other through the influence of Jehoiada the Priest. Else the whole history of human religion would be different.

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Winners of the third annual Morris C. Fellman Memorial Essay Competition, "My Grandmother ...

My Grandfather," were announced at the Feb. 28 meeting of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society.

Jeremy Rosenbaum and Gila Drazen won first and second prizes, respectively, in the K ta 6th Grades division. Debbie Cohen received first prize in the Grades 7 to 12 division; Marcelyn Marti received second prize.

Parents are Rabbi and Mrs. Jonathan Rosenbaum, Rabbi and Mrs. Paul Drazen, Jeanne Cohen and Paul

Cohen, Mr. and Mrs. Don Marti.

First place in the adult division was awarded to Rini Gonsher; David Bittner and Sadye Newman each received a second place prize.

First place prize in each division was $100; second place winners in each category received $50.

Susan Drazen and Marian Nogg received honorable mentions for their entries.

Winning entries will be published at a future date.

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Northwest High School Choir under the direction of Ruth Cook presented an outstanding program. This choir was very professional.

The Grande Ole Players was with us on the 20th. Harriet McCleary, director of U.N.O. Music Department, presented beautiful vocal Correction Jordan and Merry Atinsky are newcomers to Omaha from Milwaukee.

Their photo appeared in a recent issue of the Jewiah PreM but the caption misspelled their name.

selections on* February 24.

She sang Exodus, Jeruaa lem, Jerusalem and many other selections. Harold Payne was her accompanist and this program was outstanding. Morrie Katz was our speaker on Feb. 27.

Lil Becker celebrated her birthday on Feb. 3. Her fanfily joined her for this nice celebration. It was so nice having Ruth Klass, Eklward and Elsa Kahn, Leah Siegel, Edward Weiner, Feo Kahn, Milt and Ann Margolin, and Evelyn Epstein back with us again.

The Bureau for the Aging Board were our guests for lunch on Feb. 20. Sally Venger, Sylvia Goldberg, Dick Gummers, Feo Kahn and Pauline > Seiner gave a resume of the activities of the YES Group.

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Dinner and Musical Review March 29, 1986 Cocktails- 7:15 p.m.

Dinner - 8:00 p.m.

Peony Park Ballroom Transportation Available Dietary Laws Observed

$18 Per Person R.S.V.P. by March 21

Cut reservation form arxj send to Mrs. Barry Broder, 9713 Flekjcrest Drive Omaha, Ne. 68114

Please make reservations for MrVMrsyMs. to attend the. 1986 Campaign Cabaret at a cost of $18 per person on March 29, 1986.

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