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^olcwaust Ceremony Tuesday Temple Israel holds at 10:30 a.m. in Capitol 1986 Yom HaShoah Service The Holocaust Commemoration Ceremony which will be held IXiesday, May 6, in the East Senate Chamber of the State Capitol at 10:30 a.m. is in ^memory of the millions of individuals who perished over 40 years ago during the Holocaust. The sponsors oi the observance include the Community Relations Committee of the Anti-Defamation League, the Lincoln Jewish Welfare Federation, and the Holocaust Observance Committee appointed by Lincoln Mayor Roland Luedtke. "Jt is hoped that by remembering the clrcumstanees .and horrors of the Nazi atroc-
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ities, we con help prevent the likelihood of future recurrences of such crimes and tragedies, mbiaskans, both Jewish and nonJewish, are encouraged to be present at the ceremony in order to show that we remember what happened and that we commit ourselves to the slogan "Never Again," said Yale Gotsdiner, chairman. The speakers at thexommemoration will include Governor RobeK Kerrey, Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Norman Krivosha, and Lincoln Mayor Roland Luedtke. Survivors of the concentration camps will also participate in the ceremony.
Lincoln to celebrate Israel Independence Day
Plans ai% uiuierway for Lincoln's celebration of Israel's 38th anniversary. The celebration, which is sponsored by the Lincoln Jewish Welfare Federation will be held on May 18 at 3:30 p.m. At that time, Debbie Friedman will be featured in a family concert at Tifereth Israel Synagogue. "Debbie Friedman sings, composes and excites. And she does it like nobody else. She blends a special musical gift with a re-° freshing enthusiasm for her heritage. In concert halls-and synagogues all over the world, Debbie bas coazed even the most
Israel trip for teenagers? A two-week trip to Israel for high school sophomores may be available, the Federation's Board of Directors was advised Monday night. Spokesmen for the Bureau of Jewish Education qyked the Board for reaction to a new plan whereby a subsidized mission for teenagers could be developed. Joe Kirahenbaum, Margo Riekes and Rabbi Jonathan Rosenbaum explained the new concept as part of the Bureau's attempt to increase interest on the part of Omaha teenagers in visiting Israel. Mr. Kirshenbaum said he interpreted the Board's reaction as "favorable" and that the Bureau now would proceed to formalize its plan for presentation to the Budget and Allocations Committee. In other action at the April Board meeting, approval was given to spend up to $96,660 to repair the indoor snimmiiig pool at the Jewish Community center.
timid hearts to dance, to sing, and to share. To hear her is a joyous thing. To see her perform live is an experience like no oUier," a Lincoln Federation spokesman said Following Ms. Friedman's concert, a light soup and salad dinner will be served. The dinner will feature the tastes of Israel served in a festive atmosphere. A reservation form with fiirther information about the day's program will be sent to all Lincolnites who are Federation members. Non-Lincolnites interested in details, should contact Niincy Gown (423-6695).
The annual Yom HaShoah, communitywide memorial service will be held this year at Temple Israel on May 6 at 7:30 p.m. This service will climax a series of. activities which were held to commemorate the Holocaust. According to Doreen Lerner, chairman, "The Jewish Cultural Arts Council is proud to have co-sponsored the April 19 and 20 performances of Hannah Senesh. We hope that the large audiences which attended the play will be inspired to join us on May 6 to remember Hannah Senesh and the many ethers who perished in the Holocaust." The members of the Yom HaShoah planning committee, led by co-chairmen, Lisa Lewis and Marc Delman, said they were deeply moved by the Holocaust survivors who responded to their call for submissions on the topic "What the Holocaust Means to Me in 1986." Excerpts from submissioi^s by Miriam Grossman and Cantor Leo Fettman follow. The full text of their comments will be published in the commemorative booklet which will be used at the memorial service at Temple Israel. Rabbi Stephen Barack will lead the service with the assistance of rabbis and cantors from all Omaha synagogues. The service will also feature a candlelighting ceremony. The candles will be lit by families representing all three Omaha congregations. Excerpts from: "What The Holocaust Means To Survivors in 1986" Miriam Grossman — "HistDiynhowi-thBt forgetting brings on repetition, and that it is not humanly possible to forgive the destruction of lives which belong only to God. It makes one aware (low wrong a government is when it treats minorities as secondrate citizens. It should alert us to what hate and injustice can do to other human beings. It shows how tragedies occQr when people think about their own gains without consideration of how it affects othera — that power without justice leads to corruption. It makes me sensitive to the value of every human being, regardless of their status, material possessions, or appearance. It makes me respect the individuality of others, without losing' my own, unless they are bent on destroying the dignity of others. It makes me also appreciate kindness and
New programs funded By JehM I. Roaen September, 1987. Endowment Director Pilot Program to EncourThe Esther K. Newman/ age Attendance at Little ^Carolyn Kully Newman People's Services, spon'Grants Committee has ap- sored by Beth Israel Synproved funding for three agogue and under the direcnew programs. tion of Shirley Goodman, Chairman Marvin Poli- has as its goal to encourage kov said the programs were the attendance of four chosen because they met through eight year olds at Committee guidelines for one Shabbat morning serbeing innovative and for vice each moiith. Through seeking to enhance, the- the use of fairy tales and Jewish identity of youth in puppets, the theme for the the greater Omaha area. \ morning (be it the Torah High School Hebrew, a portion and/or current Jewnew program for students in ish Holiday) will-be woven the public schools, submit- into delightful tales which ted by the Bureau of Jewish will involve student particEducation, will seek to pro- ipation and interaction. vide a substantial introducCamp Joy-C-C, sponsored tion to modern spoken Hebrew, as well as to language by the ilewish 'Community Cejiter, will reactivate and syntax of Biblical narratives in both high school Camp Jay-C-C and provide a local residential overnight and university courses. A total of four courses Jewish camping experience. Four objectives of this (two high school,, two iunivereity) would be offered. It program are: to provide an is anticipated ihis program alternative for the Omaha will be available beginning Jewish community to the
expensive overnight camps, maintaining a fee of approximately $200 per week; to provide continuity in the camping program from Camp Shalom, Pamp Chavarim, and Arts Camp which are all day camps to an overnight experience with Jewish content; to broaden the scope of Jewish Center programming in concert with the National Committee on Maximizing the Educational Effectiveness of Jewish Community Centers in the USA; and to strengthen the link of Jew- ish education in Omaha by using local Jewish educators in a different setting. As part ot the grant process, the Committee requires written or verbal evaluations of all programs upon their completion. The Committee wiU be meeting again in late lummer and organizations will have the opportunity to submit new proposals.
goodness in each individual regardless of their background, national origin or religious preference. It puts On me and any foirminded individual the responsibility to witness to others what hate and injustice did, and if not cured, will do again." Cantor Fettman — "It took me over 20 years to open up and speak about the horror and misery of my Holocaust experience. There are things that I will never be able to reveal because they are too painful. Some memories I will carry with me to the grave. When I speak to young people it makes a great impact on them. They ask, 'Whatcan we do to avoid another Holocaust? Can wc do something to heal your wounds?' Unfortunately nothing can heal our wound^. The scars will remain forever. These young people feel guilty that their parents or pimdparents did so little, if anything, to stop the murders. I try to tell them not to have guilt feelings about their grandparents' lack of positive action. Personally, I am very disturbed about the Jews in America and other nations. They did have some power to stop the massacre, but they were silent and often urged individuals in power 'not to rock the boat.' These facts come to light in 'the Sacred and the Doomed' by M. J. Nurenberger and 'The Abandonment 6f the Jews' by David S. Wyman. How can I rebuke my non-Jewish friends for their silence when my own flesh and blood were the same? I could not understand why so many Jewish parents were against their children learning about the Ijolocaugt. These students wont to know. At first I thought it is too painfkil. They don't want their children to hear about the horror that the Jews endured. Now I am beginning to understand the reason, although I hope I am wrong. Maybe the American Jews did know and did nothing and now they are ashamed of themselves. Over and over again non-Jews ask, 'Why not forget and forgive?' This is very much against the teachings c^i the Ibrah. I explain that every Frid^ night we repeat in'the Kiddush 'Zeicher Litziat Mitzrayim: in remembrance of the departure from E<gypt'. I will never, never forget nor do I have the right to forgive the murder of my parents.. Only the victims themselves can grant forgiveness. Unfortunately, my parents are not alive to speak for themselves. I have instructed my family to engrave my number (37,276) on my tombstone to let the world know that I was there and I witnessed it."
Super workers exceed 1986 ByEUiePenner \ Federation ataff aaoociate The record books were re-written this year at the conclusion of the telethon portion of the Federation's 1986 Campaign. The total figures tell the story — $30,903 raised in 1986 compared to $23,782 on the same cards in 1985, a 30% increase. ' A special effort was made to broaden the base of the Campaign this year and the number of new gifts reflects that effort "The conversion of 185 zero gifts to secured pledges really made the difference," said Co-Chairman Patricia and Jeffrey Newman. "It was because of the commitment of all our super volunteers that we were able to suipas* last year's totals. They deserve the credit for the success of Super Sunday and Superweek," the Newmans added.
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Yom Ha'atzmaut to be a "tasty event'
The annual phone call came ~ the dear voice (slightly hoarse from heaven knows what) saying, "Granlima, it's time for the^ spring program when you're invited to visit me at school." I had only recently asked her about it, so the message was delivered with a giggle; she gave me the details then asked "will you st^y and have lunch with me?" As if anything could keep me away! Well, todj^y was the d^. I've just returned from the delightful event and as usual, I loved it all. I arrived a bit earlier than the appointed time, and she met me, as pre-arranged. She escorted me to the auditorium, found me the best seat in the front row, then departed for just a while. The room filled, gradually, with all sorts of adults. Mostly grandmothers but sprinkled with a few parents and special friends. The fun began when the children were ushered in. As always, I loved just watching them. They came in all si2e8 and shapes, from kindergarten to sixth grade. Some were dressed for a special event, some were more casual. Next to a beautiful child in starched white eyelet was one in denim from head to toe. The latter also wore a rhinestone bracelet! Among the boys, I decided they were divided between Joe Cool and "girls? Yech!" As always, I was mesmerized by the size of their feet. Both girls and boys, after about the age of 7, seemed to have feel large enough to easily support a 7 foot basketball player. And they all wore the kinds of running shoes we constantly see advertised. Usually white, but ALWAYS huge! They sang, of course, because it was a music program. The choices o{ songs were a credit to whomever made the selections. They were fun songs, friendship songs, folk songs ... even one Jimmy Durante used to sing, and each was performed beautifully, perfectly and with utter charm. I sat listening aivl felt like a niimy because a lump kept bobbing up in my throat and I had to blink back tears. Don't ask me WHY it was an emotional experience — I can't give you a rational answer except to say music often moves me more than a little. And music from kids, well do I have to explain? 1 was struck by the difference in my granddaughter from her first spring program as a kindergartener to now, the big shot second grader. Eich mir a mencfa! Maybe the reason I found it so moving was just that — my grandchild growing up so fast. She took me to lunch, and this year she ate her salad without coaxing, tended to her own business and confined most of her conversation to me alone. Very grown up. As always, it Was singularly enjoyable. Thank you Masha... I'll look forward to next year!
By Sara Wolfaon JCC Volunteer Within the spirit of any Jewish celebration, food ia always an important and essential element! The Jewish Cultural Arts Council has designed Vom Ha'atzmaut to appeal to all serious food lovers. May 18 will be an ideal day to sample some delectable and tantalizing wares while joining in the festivities. Food concessions will be open in the JCC auditorium right after the 12:15 p.m. opening ceremonies. Luncheon and snack foods will be served from 12i30-3 p.m. Sponsors are as follows: munchies provided by ORT; hot dogs and soft drinks served by YES (Young Energetic Seniors); felafel and selected desserts by B'nai Israel Synagogue of Council Bluffs. What could be more fitting on Yom H'atzmaut than a traditional Jewish celebration dinner featuring live music! The JCC auditorium is the place to be at
cuisine and recipes compiled by Na'amat, whose members will be servingJthe meal. The music group "Thunder Roll" and its members Deborah Greenblatt, David Saey and David Barger will present a concert during dinner featuring klezmer music, swing, folk, calypso and upbeat blues, as well as workings of Jewish composers and some group originals. Tickets for the dinner, at $7 for adults and $5 for children under age 12, may be purchased at the JCC registrar's office starting May 2. ptop in or call Lois Wine at 334-8200 to make a reservation. Reservations must be paid by May 12. Shown here ore Jewish Cultural Arts director, Ann Kil>el Schwartz, left, and chairman, Doreen Lerner, exchanging a "L'hayim" over plans for the traditional Jewish Dinner and entertainment being planned for May 18. 5:30 p.m. for a feast of favorites including matzo ball soup, cucumber salad, noo-' die kugel, carot tzimmes and
honey-glazed chicken. Dinner guests will receive a souvenir recipe booklet featuring a forward on Jewish
To top the birthday bpsh, during the 7-7:30 p.m. closing ceremonies in the JCC lobby, birthday cake will be served. This giant cake in honor of Israel's 38th birthday is a gift to the community from B'nai B'rith men of both Cornhusker and Monsky lodges, who will act as cake servers.
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SERVICES: Friday: 8:15 p.m. Rabbi Barack and Cantor Firestone will otriciate. The Oneg Shabbat following the wrvice will be sponsored by aunts and uncles of Scott Andrew Say Ian in honor of his becoming a Bar Mitzvah. Saturday: U:IA a.m. CLASSES Religious. School — Saturday, May"H^ 9:30 a.m. Suilday, May 4-10 a.m. Hebrew School — Gimmel, Monday, May 5-4 p.m. Aleph, Tuesday, May 6-4 p.m. Daled, Wednesday, May 7 - 4 p.m. Bet, Thursday, May 8-4 p.m. Confirmation — May 5, 6 p.m. BAR MITZVAH Scott Andrew Saylan-, son of Jacki and Steve Saylan, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah during Shabbat Services Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3. BAT MITZVAH Stacie Lynne Katelman, daughter of Ms. Raodi Katelman and MrGary Katelman, will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah during Shabbat Services Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10.
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Beth El SERVICES: Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil Berkovits will conduct the services. Friday: Services at 6 p.m. Saturday: Services at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush will follow. Minha-Ma'ariv 8:15 p.m. Sunday: Services at 9 a.m. and 5:,30 p.m. Weekday services at 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. BAR MITZVAH Jason Bordy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bordy, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday morning. May ,1 ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS Election of Board members will be held at the Annual Dinner Meeting of the congregation on May 4, 6 p.m. After the meeting, there will be the Cash Bash
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drawing. Reservations may be sent to Toby Kagan. SECOND SHABBAT DINNER The next Second Shabbat Dinner will be held on Friday, May 9 following the evening services. ReservaI ions may be mailed to Reva Oruch. WOMEN'S LEAGUE SPRING LUNCHEON Installation of officers and board of Women's League will be on T\jesday, May 13, 12 noon. Selections from "Evita" will be presented t)y members of the cast from the Omaha Community Playhouse.
Lincoln B'nai Jeshurun
SERVICES: Friday: Worship service conducted by Herb Gaba, 8 p.m. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting, May 6 at 7:15 p.m.
Lincoln Tifereth Israel
SERVICES: Friday: 8 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.
Offutt Air Base SERVICES: •Rabbi Leland Lifschiz conducts services in the Capehart Chapel every Friday at 8^.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service.
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The editors reserve the right to shorten letters for reasons of length or content. To the Editor: We're Concerned! We think you should be too! Television is a nuyor part of our daily routine and routinely you'd turn to ABC, NBC, or CBS for an evening' of entertainment. We'd like to interrupt that routine by asking you to turn to PBS on Wednesday, May 7 at 8 p.m. "A widower, a teenage girl, a prisoner, a stepfather, a woman haunted by the night her car killed two little girls ..." These people and others trapped in the aftermath of alcohol-related traffic accidents tell their stories in the powerful documentary DRINKING AND DRIVING; THE TOLL, THE TEARS, hosted by televUion personality Phil Donahue. The program will air nationally over PBS on Wednesday, May '7, at 8 p.m. on Channel 12. The program has a unique viewpoint. It is produced by a Washington, D.C. television reporter; who himself was convicted in a drunk-driving acciiknt, resulting in a death. We urge you to watch DRINKING AND DRIVING; THE TOLL, THE TEARS with your teen. Alcohol has become the drug of choice for teenagers: Help them make the right chpice. Debra Pobky, Director Jodi S. Eprtein Corabelt Region BBYO Director, Youth Services Ellen Gordman, Sharon Cipperley, Chairman Cliairman BBYO Advisory Board JCC Sr. jfligh Dept. Thomas P. Neuman JCC Asst. Executive Director ."•\ilk
By Ruth Potash and Jody Ekholm When I was a child, I remember thinking to myself, "Wouldn't it be great if mailboxes could wave!". I knew in my heart mailboxes held wonderful things — postcards from travelling friends and relatives, birthday and holiday cards and even invitations to exciting parties. Do you remember how thrilling it was when your mother handed you a letter with your name on it that had come through the mail? 1 still smile as I picture my mailbox with a great big, welcoming wave because I know, that every once in a while I will receive word from my friend in Israel, a relative or perhaps even from one of my Jewish friends in the Soviet Union. When I write to my friends in Russia I begin correspondence by telling them something bout my background, my family, my travels, my hobbies and my profession. I also send them picture. The people I write to have even enjoyed getting old issues of NebraskaLand Magazine. It saddens me that it is so very easy for any o^us to find the names of many, many societally-ostracized and isolated Jews in Russia with whom we share something in common. They are alone and frightened and have nobody else with whom they can share those things that make each of our lives meaningful and unique: the day-tfl-day events of their existence. Sadly, Russia is not conducting business as usual these days. The Soviet government's policies, efforts, and vilifi-, cation of Russian Jews has gone far beyond all previous limits of brutality. The past IS months have witnessed a significant deterioration in the conditions facing Soviet Jews. Emigration has come to a virtual standstill, slandering of Jews and Judaism in the Soviets' state-controlled media has increased, the number of Jewish Prisoners of Conscience has doubled and KGB has declared open-season on the physical beatings of randomly-selected Jews.
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HAIFA — There was a time when May Day was one of stories were told that Hadashot was threatened it would the great holidays of Israel, enthusiastically observed by not benefit from the lavish advertising budgets. The upshot hundreds of thousands of peopi ~ '".ey used to pack the was that Hadashot did not appear on May 1, and in the sidewalks of Tel Aviv and c.^'" cities to watch the passing dqys thereafter its pages were filled with good, profitable parade of laborers, proudly marching behind massed banks Labor advertising. of bright red flags, in demonstration of their solidarity with With the decline of May Day, there has been a correthe workers of the world. sponding reduction in the display of the red flags. They will Things have changed considerably in Israel. This is being be seen oh Labor-owned buildings, and here and there hung written before May First, but if recent years are any in- out of the windows of the home of some doughty Socialist dication, the 1986 May Day will be only a pale shadow of of the old school. what it used to be. To be sure, most private industries whose The parades, which used to be the major attraction, hove employees are organized in the Hiatadrut, and of course all all but diaappeared, since the celebrating workmen prefer the major industrial and commercial enterprises owned and to go to the beach, especially if it is a warm day. Here and operated by the Histradrut itself, will observe the holiday there the Communists still keep the red flag flying, mostly with full shutdown. But almost all stores will be open. in Arab towns. It is difficult for Israelis of any party or Banks will be open. Government schools are supposed to class to display enthusiasm for the same holiday which the be open, since this is not a national holiday, but where large Soviet Union makes so much of it, with its massed phalnumbers of teachers make it known that they will not be anxes of workmen and military men in Red Square. reporting for work, the pupils know enough to stay at home. The public is not permitted to forget. The day before the In many public institutions and government offices a holiday the Histadrut inserts large display ads in the newshappy compromise has been found. AH workers for whom papere, proclaiming the solidarity of the working classes of cessation of work on May Day is a matter of personal con- the world, and calling for demonstrations in support of a science, may absent themselves. And in order not to pen- just society, peace, security, full employment and fraternity alize the others, it is now common routine to afford the among all peoples. These are usually accompanied by other, same matter of "conscience" for all who choose not to work smaller ads, inserted by non-Socialist bodies, declaring in on Tisha B'Ab and everybody is satisfied. large black type: "Mqy Day is not our holiday — and the None of the newspapers, (except the religious daily, Hat- red flag is not our flag." zofeh) publish on this day. The press has pointed out that The times are changing in Israel. This^ear the Histadrut non-appearance of the papers on May 1 means, in effect, officially changed the words of the international labor that the journalists and printers don't have to be at work hymn. The International, dropping the anachronistic on April 31 — but in order to produce a paper for May 2, verses which called upon labor to throw off the chains of they have to work on May Day. There is obviously some- their capitalistic oppressors — words which Israel workers thing illogical in this, but the Histadrut has insisted. used to sing at their gatherings until 1986 — and substiLast year one independent daily, Hadashot, whose work- tuting new verses more pertinent at the Jewish State of our ers are not organized, served notice that it would publish day. as usual. This was on the eve of the 1985 Histadrut elecNo, despite annual attempts to whip up some old fashtions, when the labor federation was spending large sums ioned labor enthusiasm. May Day and the red flag ain't on political advertising. It has never been confirmed, but what they used to be in Israel.
Yitzali Santis Director, Plains, States Region, ADL
The Pope's recent visit to Rome's main synagogue couldn't have come at a more opportune moment for us here in Omaha, as we prepare for our second annual Interfaith Holocaust Memorial Service to be held this year in a Roman Catholic church. The Pontiffs history-making visit serves as a reminder of how for specifically JewishCatholic, and generally Jewish-Christian relations have progressed in the last few decades. It wasn't too long ago — only almut one or two generations •— when most Jews viewed with justification, Christianity with distrust and wariness. "If they weren't out to convert us they were out to pogrom us," was a common feeling. That most Jews no longer view-Christendom in this light is a result of the extraordinary efforts of many Christian churches to review their relationship to and perception of Jews and Judaism. For centuries Christendom related to Judaism in a triumphalistic manner. The Church saw itself as the "New Israel" that had triumphed over the "Old Israel" because of the Jewish non-acceptance of Jesus. Jews were then rejected fnd villified as "Christ-killers," and every generation of Jews which failed to convert was figuratively guilty of killing Jesus and thus suffered the consequences in the form of forced conversions, expulsions or massacres.
Over the past two decades or so, Jews and Christians have been engaged in an open dialogue, a vast improvement over the monologue of the Middle Ages when whole Jewish communities were summoned to the local church and forced to listen to sermons exhorting them to convert. The results of the dialogue have been an ever-growing awareness by Christians of Jewish sentitivlties,4ieeds and interests. The triumphalistic Uviea of the relationship are less often heard. The teaching of contempt about Jews in Christian catecheeis is no longer sanctioned by the leadership of many churches. Many modern Christian theologians recognize the continued relevance and validity of the Jews' eternal mission while seeing Christianity's mission as perhaps paralleling or actually being a part of God's overall plan for the redemption of mankind through Israel. For Jews, the validity of Judaism has never been in question; that Christiai\^ are willing and even eager to recognize what Jews have known and'believed all alotig is most tertainly welcome. The bettering of Jewish-Christian relations stands as a beacon to our deeply divided world where religious differences are all too often the cause of tremendous strife. There are, to be sure, outstanding issues which still need to be addressed and resolved, but despite these differences the relationship is growing and maturing. Very soon we will have an opportunity to express our commitment to (his growth by gathering together, Jews and Christians aliks, at the St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church on Monday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m., for an Interfaith Holocaust Memorial Service to commemorate the six million Jews and millions of non-Jews who died as martyn sanctifying the name of the Lord. By understanding and refusing to forget the Holocaust we Jews and Christians can work together so such a disaster never again happens to anyone anywhere. That is the ultimate value of interreligious understanding and cooperation.
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©fgautdbsatloa© ORT Our final meeting of the year will be held Wednesday evening. May 14 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a panel discussion entitled "Superwoman: Myth or Reality?" The members of the panel will discuss the rigors of family life, volunteerism, and participation in the Jewish community. Presentations will focus on how to achieve a balance between these elements, and why women And it necessary to do so. Elections will be held at this meeting. Mark May 28 on your calendars as the evening we install the new officers for 1986-1987. InsUllation will be held at Scribbles, and all members and their husbands or guests are invited' to attend. BETH EL WOMEN'S LEAGUE New officers and board members for Beth El Synagogue Women's League will be installed by past president Mary Fellman at the May 13 luncheon meeting at noon. Lunch is $4.50 and reservations will be taken by Rose Roffman 3304314, and Reva Oruch 3918344 through Friday, May 9. Es.ther Graetz will be honored by the group for her devotion and dedication as braille co-oordihator. Cast members fi;pm the current Omaha Playhouse production of 'Evita' will present selections from the play. Sitter service is available by advance reservation. NA'AMAT USA Plans are weU'underway for Na'amat USA'sSpiritual Adoption dinner to be held on Mother's Day, May 11 at Beth El Synagogue at 6 p.m. Steve Bod, executive vicepresident of the Jewish Federation will be- the guest speaker and Andrea Gordman. International BBG president, will be honored with a life membership. This event is open to the entire Jewish' Community and if you are unable to come to dinner, the program will be presented at approximately 7:30 p.m. MAMALOSHEN The Mamaloshenites will meet on May 4 at the JCC at 2 p.m. and everyone is asked to bring their special "maises" as to how their families came .toOmaha. Also flnal plan^ will be formulated for their picnic in Benson Park on June 1. NC*W Posters portraying NCJW-OmaHa SJection's 90 years of history will be.on view as you take a walk down "Memory Lane" on May 20 at Highland Country Club. The tour is sched-
uled for noon and a lunch featuring a tortellini salad, will follow beginning at 12:30 p.m. The special program, planned to round out the year's activities, will include installation of officers with Carol Katzman as the new president and a special presentation qf the "Emerging Leadership Award" being given for the first time. Past presidents of Omaha Section will alao bk honored. Cost for lunch i* $7.76 and sitter service will be provided at the J from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. for $3.50. Call for reservations by May IS as no reservations or cancellations will be accepted after that date. Sitter service reservations are required by May 13. Those who do not honor a reservation will be billed. Phone Caryn Rifkin 334-7216, Ricki Skog 391-7028 or Kay Weinstein 556-7735 for reservations. HADASSAH HIES stands for Hadassah Israel Education Services, which for many yesjrs was known as Vocational EMucation. Hadassah's May 28 HIES Champagne Luncheon will provide support for vocational education in Israel. Among the schools supported by HiES are Hadassah Community College, Hadassah-Seligsberg Comprehensive High School and Hadassah Vocational Guidance Institute. Kathy Rapoport is chairman of this year's luncheon which will be held at Highland Country Club. "Altbougb-lwt year's'goal will be hard to match, I know this year we can meet that challenge and endeavor to surpass it," said Mrs. Rapoport. '"The style show proves to be exciting, with some wonderful door prizes planned." Those wishing to make reservations Tor the luncheon may contact Beverly Frahklin at 334-7365.
TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD Temple Israel Sisterhood's installation of new officers will take place May 6 at 12:30 p.m. in the Temple Social Hall. A musical presentatioHi "Desperately Seeking Sandy" will honor outgoing president, Sandy Nogg. "Food for Thought," a luncheon-discussion sponsored by Temple Israel Sisterhood, will meet TViesday, May 13, at 11:30 a.m. at La Strada restaurant. Rabbi Stephan Barack will lead the discussion. Reservations must be called in to the Temple Israel office, 5566536, by Friday, May 9.
Requires a HEBREW TEACHER for a dynamic two-day second grade program. The teacher, who must he available on Sunday mornings and two weekday afternoons, should possess fluency in elementary Hebrew and teaching experience. For fiutner information contact Stanley Mitchell, 1502 N. 52 St.,-556-3770.
By Eatelle Roaenberg The University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty wives met April 9 at the VWCA. "The program was entitled "Career and LifePlanning for Women in Transition." Hostesses represented the College of Dentistry. Joan Nieberg was chairwoman. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pitlor announce the engagement of their daughter, Lori to Howard Feldman, son of Mrs. Lillian Feldman of Omaha. The bride elect is a graduate of Kansas University and her fiance is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Omaha. The wedding is planned for Aug. 24.
ning will feature "The Swing Choir," from Southeast High School. Dessert will be served preceding the meeting. Anyone wiahing a ride please call Hannah DeBfuin, 421-2688.
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"Hello Jerusalem," the weekly Israeli television magazine running on Cox Cable Channel 7, is starting its regular summer schedule with this coming week's program. Sunday's time is 2 to 3 p.m., and it will repeat The Regional Conference on Monday, May 5, from 7 is to be held in Denver, May. to 8 p.m. The strategic and politi4-6. Sisterhood president, Ruth Burke is planning to cal significance of Maisada attend and would like some is explored in the second of the members to accom- part, of'the series by Walter Zanger and the prominence pany he'r. The two day meet is, "Our of Eilat in the life style of Heritage Tomorrow." vacationing Israelis is told in the second part. The Tifereth Israel SisTwo interviews with Simterhood meeting will be held cha Dinitz are featured: one May 6, 7:30 p.m. in the so- with a discussion of press cial hall. Hannah DeBruin freedom in Israel, and the will be acting president. other about life for Jews in The program for the eve- China.
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Celebrating May birthdays are Celia Cberniss, Goldie St«enberg, Lillian Brown, Fannie Stein, Ida Stein and Chuma Weinroth. The aucoeasAil six week water color program has come to an end and we want to thank Dora Goldatrom, Jennette Ban and Miriam Meyerson for their help with the resident!. Rabbi Brooks, Rabbi Barack and Cantor Fireatone have all been out to visit last month. And on March 29 the Junior Choir from Temple Urael came out to sing. The Bunch to Lunch has been to Kentucky Fried Chicken and then went down to the Shrine Circus, thanks to Lucille Frohm and George Schapiro's help. The next week they visited Mr. C's. The LOVE sponsored mini-concert series-continued during April with Wills Ann Ross Eluo and Ernie Priesman playing the organ with vocal help from Lief Erickson, our choir director. Leifs Barbershop Quartet sang at Remington Heights
and he then brought the quartet over to lerenade the folks at the Home. 8tb grader Mark Spiiman, helped Bert ahuttle the iwidenta over to the J.C.C. for the Hannah Seneah performance. Welcome vititora Sam Shyken, Miriam Simon and Eather Fox get • lot of chatting in on Moodaya when they come to viait What a wonderful focus on our reaidents at the Home in the Passover issue of the JewUk Press. It was very inspiring to see the activity of our reaidenta and read their stories. Congratulations to all of those featured, Ricklie Hoyt, Jacob Rosenberg and the Rubensteina, who celebrated their 70th weeding anniversary. We had a pleasant surprise at one of the sing-alongs when children from the Discovery Day Care came over to lend their voices with the residents. Also the Columbian school and Brownies have been over singing and visiting.
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Sally Appel, a long-time volunteer with Omaha area Jewish organizations, died April 24 at Methodist Hospital where she had been admitted for treatment of cancer. Services for Mrs. Appel, 12806 Hamey Street, were conducted Sunday at the Jewish Funeral Home with Cantor Leo Fettman and Rabbi Isaac Nadoff officiating. Burial was in Golden Hill Cemetery. In addition to her husband, Henry, Mrs. Appel is survived by a son, Stephen, of Washington, D.G., and sister, Polly Blackman, of London, England. Mn. Appel was past president of Beth Israel Sisterhood and of the LOVE group at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. The LOVE group provides volunteers to
NEW YORK - Hadassah National President Ruth W. Popkin will lead a historic Mission of Hadassah members, their families and national leaders to Israel in March, 1987 to celebrate seven-and-a-half decades of Hadassah achievement. At the game time, at the special invitation of Jerusalem Mayor Teddy Kollek, the Mission will join in celebrating the 20th Anniverary of the reunification of Jerusalem, which made possible the return to Hadassah of its hospital on Mount Scopus. Sally Appel the elderly residents of the nursing home. Mrs. Appel also had been active in Hadassah, the United Jewish Appeal, and in the Israel Bond drives.
Mayor Kollek is serving as Honorary Chairman of the Mission, which is part of the year-long commemoration of Hadassah's 75th Anniversary, chaired by Charlotte Jacobson. Roslyn K. Brecher, Hadassah's national travel chairman, is chairman of the Jubilee
Mission. The nine-day Mission is geared to both first-time visitors and veteran Israeli travelers. During the day there will be opportunities to view the vast scope of Hadassah's work together with a wide variety of optional daily excursions including a trip to Masada, archeological digs, museums and the Israel countryside. At night the activities include a concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (during its 50th anniversary year), a Mayoral reception and a special Hadassah exhibit at Beth Hatesutfoth, the Museum of the Diaspora. There will also be a speciar celebration of partnership with Youth Aliyah at Neurim, a Youth Aliyah installation which is closely related to Hadassah.
follows the convening of Hadassah's 1987 Midwinter Board meetings which will also be held in Jerusalem in honor of the Diamond Jubilee. For further information contact Hadassah Travel Department, 60 West 68th Street, New York, NY 10019, 212/949-9538, or call toll-free 1/800/223-1780.
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in 1976 and from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1985. He was on the high school debate and football teams. Employed by pastern Ambulance Company, Mr. Ginsberg was taking paramedic training at Creighton Medical School. His parents, Beth and Joe Ginsberg added the following: We wish to acknowledge and thank from our hearts, our dear friends and relatives who expressed sympathy and understanding following the tragic death of our son, J. Alvin Ginsberg. CHARLES LIES Services for Charles Lieb were conducted TXiesday at Beth El Synagogue with burial in Beth El Cemetery. In addition to his wife, Lillian, Mr. Lieb is survived by a daughter, Linda Lee Goodman of Omaha; a son. Jack of Columbia, S.C., a sister, Merriam Cooperman of Omaha and five grandchildren.
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The Torah Weekend Retreat is sponsored by the Ort hodox Union and the Vaad Hoier of St. Louis, in cooperation with the Central Agency for Jewish Education and the Rabbinical Council. "This unique and inspiring weekend retreat will give participants an opportunity of learning with outstanding Torah lectures. In-depth shiurim (classes), while living in the luxurious accommodations of the Double TVee Hotel, which will be featuring delicious Kosher cuisine for the entire weekend," according to a press release. The family Shabbaton will be held over Memorial Day Weekend, 23 through May 25. Children's activities are being planned in conjunction with the study programs for the adults. Babysitting will also be available. The theme for the weekend is "The Jewish Family: Past, Present, and Future" and two renowned scholars will be on hand to deliver addresses and lead Torah workshops: Rabbi Nachman Bulman, one of the outstanding thinkers and personalities on the contemporary Torah scene and. founder of Kiryat Nachliel in Migdal Ha Emek, Israel, and Rabbi Pinchas Stolper, an internationally renowned pioneer in Jewish youth work, an educator and author. For more information or to register, call the Midwest Orthodox Union office, 314725-2483.
A review Bess and Murray Bordon and Miriam Meyerson are The show opened with shown in character for a comedy sketch in the Mapiano selections by Eva maloshen Society's "Yiddish Cabaret." Meyerson, featuring many old favorites with the audi- closed with an old Yiddish seen on our stage. In lieu of ence joining in sing-along love song directed to his hats, they tipped their wigs fashion. "Mrs. Marmel- wife Ann, who was sitting in at the end — tipping off the stein Keeps Her Appoint- the audience. audience to their hidden ment With Dr. Moses, Even those who couldn't identities. (In everyday life Where A Visit Is A Far- understand one word of most of them answer to brengen," starring and Yiddish could enjoy "Baby "grandpa" or "Zeiddy.") written by Bess and Murray Takes Over", a mime sketch Special credit for the "deBorden, kept everyone in written by Morey Landman ception" go to Pauline Stitches (you should par- which he performed with his Landman, choreographer don the expression.) Miriam wife Pauline. and Ida Mann and Maureen Meyerson gets an award for Magician Charlie Guss Borden for rnake-up. best supporting actress as delighted and mystified the Other behind the scenes Nurse Click, the doctor's . audience with "Magic in the credits go to stagemanagers harried helper. The sketch Air." Volunteers from the Morrie Ruderman and Morwas full of sight gags and audience, such as Sam Ka- rie Kutler and transportayiddish "shtik." Bess Bor- plan and Yale Halperin, tion chairmen Morrie and don can make even the sim- were so entertaining that Dolly Kutner. Dinner reaerplest lines hilarious, which you would have thought vationists were Ida Zoorwill, she proved again later in a they had rehearsed their Ida Mann, Ann Shulman monologue. parts. It must have been and Dolly Kutler. MamaHarry Shulman brought a more of Charlie's magic. loshen chairman, Helen few tears to my eyes with his The grand finale featured Schwartz, was called to the rendition of "Die Greeneh the "Mamaloshen Rock- stage to take final honors Cuzineh." The audience etta," a bevy of beauties the with other Mamaloshen kept calling for more. He likes of which never before "Macher."
r NJHS meeting offers P 'watermelon feed' An "old fashioned watermelon feed" reminiscent of those held at Krug Park by many Jewish clubs in the lat« 1920s will open the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society's annual meeting Wednesday, May 28 at the Jewish Community Center. The 7 p.m. "ice cold watermelon" servings for members and friends of the NJHS will precede the showing of a 30 minute documentary "Frontier Jews" based on the most recent book "We Lived There Too" by author and lecturer Kenneth Libo. News commentator Douglas Edwarc^ introduces the program which includes a section on several
Omaha Jewish pioneers. Election and mstallation of officers will be held along with the presentation of service certificates to outgoing board members. A drawing for a free membership of names placed in the "drawing box" nbw in the "Corridor of Jewish History" museum at the JCC will also be held. Five menrtljers of the Society will attend the American Jewish Historical Society's annual convention in Denver May 18-19. Delegates are Mary Fellman, Saranne Gitnick, Dr. and Mrs. Oliver Pollak and Ophira Bahar, archivist.
Family Talk By Madeleine Firestone "Family Talk" is a provocative and original musical play about families today. The characters are so familiar, you can almost see yourself in them. It's fresh material dibhed up nicely with comedy and song and lots of food for thought. Written by Megan Terry, with music by Joe Budenholzer and John Sheehan, it is directed and choreographed by Jo An Schmidman.
A review The Kraaz family is in big trouble. They've lost the ability to communicate with one another, and Mom decides to change things. She takes out all the stops and
shakes up her family. What she wants is quality time for the family, and she succeeds in getting it. There is a great lesson in it for all of us. Qualit^' time is something we could all use more of. There are some original musical numbers with clever lyrics. My favorite was a catchy tune called "Quality Time" sung by the whole company. There are a number of other engaging and clever musical numbers and a fine cast had lots of fun doing them. The show raises such questions as: What is the role of the family in nurturing and protecting its members and how does a family become close in our society?
Exhibit opens May 18 This sculpture of a Mother and Child will be part of the Expressions '86 art exhibit which will open on May 18 in the JCC Art Gallery. Sculpture, ceramics, glass, lithographs, woodgrain pictures, and weavings by over 70 Israeli artists will be included in this art show and sale which will be on display to May 25. In addition to the works of these contemporary artists and artisans, a special selection of antiquities will be offered. These pieces, 4000 years old and authenticated by the Rockefeller Museum in Jerusalem, include bowls, jugs, and vellels, each with historical information linking it to a Biblical event.
Pope's visit A TV Upe, suitable for home VCR (VHS mode) use of the recent historic visit of Pope John Paul II to Rome's Central Synaggogue, has been given to the Federation Library. The gift was made by the Cathplic Archdiocese of .Omaha. It can be checked out pf the library. It runs about two hours and includes the New York commentary that was shown after the visit.
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