r
j T - T • ,• ' r 1 •
•i^MiUiliaiiHteii^^
SERVING NEBRASKA AND IOWA SINCE 1920
3 Av, 5746 Friday, August 8, 19B6
Vol. LXIII No. 47 Omaha, Nebr.
Ak-Sar-Ben Grand Hall site of Holocaust dinner Completing the list of dinner committee iseum has been selected as the site of the members are Messrs. and Mmes. Sidney Sept. 27 State Dinner to culminate the Osten, Yale Richards, Henry Riekes, Harley Nebraska fund raising campaign for the Schrager, Howard Silber, Frederick Simon, United States Hdocaust Memorial Mu- Stanley Slosburg, Allen Tully, Jim Wolf, seum in Washington, D.C. According to Barry Zoob and Dr. and Mrs. Ronald W. members of the dinner committee, Ak-Sar- Roskens. Ben was selected because it is representaServing with the steering committee cotive of the people of the entire state of chairmen Eugene Conley and Harlan NodNebraska dle is Governor Robert Kerrey as honorary Serving with the dinner chairmen Drew chairman of "A Campaign to Remember." Lewis, Alan Lozier, Paul Schorr, Phil The national goal for the Museum is $100 Schrager and Jan Stoney is a committee of million and is being raised in campaigns more than 50 men and women also repre- throughout the United States. Nebraska's senting citizens of the state of Nebraska, in- goal is $1,000,000. chiding Senator and Mrs. Edward Zorinsky. Gifts of remembrance for the Holocaust These include Messrs. and Mmes. Milton Abrahams, Paul Alperson, Harvey Aron- Memorial Museum begin with the category son, Louia Blunddn, Edson L. Bric^es III, of Friends at $100; Supporters, $500; Ronald Brodkey, Harold Chemiack, Robert Builders, $1,000; Sponsors, $5,000 and Cunningham, Donald Dandy, Robert Donors at $10,000. Persons making gifts of Eisenberg, Robert Epstein, Michael Ertnan " $26,000 will be listed as Patrons. Those who contribute up to $50,000 will receive permaand Leon Evans. Also serving are Bella Eisenberg, Joanie nent recognition for their participation by Jacobson, Sam Fried and Messrs. and having their names inscribed in the special Mmes. Barney Fink, David Friedland, Mor- archives of the Museum. Those named Benefactors because of their ton Glass, Dmald Greenberg, Howard Hahn, Jerry Hargltt, Elliott Hechtman, gifts of $50,000 will have their names Mickey Kaplan, Joseph Kirshenbaum, engraved on a special wall in the Museum. Howard Kooper, Martin Lehr and Murray Contributors who wish may be billed over a five-year period. Newman.
k
Cece Zorinsky writes from Washington
Mickey Sturm asked me to write an arti d^e concerning the Holocaust for The Jewish Press. Mickey contacted me when she came to Washington to meet people from throughout the country who are conmiitted to the building of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, which will be erected here in our nation's capitol. Since that time she has taken tlie responsibility of coordinating Nebraska's fundraising campaign in behalf of the museum. She and her committee have been very effective. Plans are underway to make September 27'8 Night to Remember Dinner truly a "Night to Remember." Ed was a part of the 96th Congress which
unanimously passed the resolution in 1980 that will make the Holocaust Memorial Museum a reality. Although I was asked to write about the Holocaust, I am grateful that 1 am not able to write about it firsthand. Fortunately for me, my parents immigrated from Russia to the United States so that our family was living safely in Denver while the Jews of Europe were beitag i'ounded up and transported to the concentration camps and gas chambers. In 1976 while Ed was Mayor of Omaha, we were invited to visit Poland as guests of the Polish government along with a (Continued on Page 3)
Chapel receives design award The West Point Jewish Chapel received the United States Department of Defense's "1986 Award for Design Excellence." Shown is an exterior view of the Chapel's towering sanctuary. The Chapel is faced with rough hewn granitcf, providing a powerful monumental presence, while also in keeping with the traditional military Gothic architecture of West Point. The building also provides a clear religious presence. The Tablets, adorning the facade, are etched with the symbols of the Twelve Tribes. With more than threemillion visitors to West Point annually, the Jewish Chapel is becoming one of the moat visited Jewish sites in the nation. it>jsi£aii^as£Uib«''
Holocaust studies offered University of Nebraslo The two campuses of the University of Nebraska will offer a course on the Holocaust during the fall semester of 1986. Both courses will be conducted by Dr. Livia Rothkirschen, an internationally recognized scholar who is a senior researcher at Yad Vashem, international center for Holocaust studies in Jerusalem. Professor Rothkirschen will occupy a Visiting Professorship of Modem Judaism and Holocaust Studies and will also present a series of public lectures during her stay. Dr. Rothkirschen earned her Ph.D. at the University of Charles in Prague and has published a number of books on the Jews of Central Europe. She has served on the faculties of several American universities and recently completed a year at Oxford University as a senior fellow at its postgraduate tepter for Jewish studies. Professor Rothkirschen's public lectures will deal with four major subject areas: resistance to Nazism, the roles of Nazi appointed Jewish counsels, changing approaches and attitudes in Holocaust research, and teaching the Holocaust. The survey of the Holocaust which Professor Rothkirschen will teach in Lincoln (as History 397Y: Special Topics in History ("The Holocaust"]) and in Omaha (as Religion 350: The Holocaust) will cover such topics as the historical antecedents of the
Holocaust; the evolution of the Nazi policy concerning the Jews; the persecution of Gypsies, Slavs and other ethnic groups by the Nazis; the role of resistance and selfdefense; and the rescue and protection of Jews and others by European non-Jews. The courses will be available for credit or audit. 'Registration information at UNO is available through the Registrar's office at 554-2314 and UNL at 472-2025. Both courses meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays; the UNO section from 5:40 to 6:55 p.m. in Business Administration 703 and the UNL section from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Ferguson HI. Jonathan Rosenbaum, director of-the Bureau of Jewish Education, told the Jewish Press, "It is the goal of the University of Nebraska to seek endowment funds for a permanent chair in modern Judaism and Holocaust studies which would be a dual appointment for both campuses. Such an appointment would ultimately allow for the expansion of Jewish studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels throughout the state of Nebraska." Persons wishing to contribute or establish such a chair should contact Dr. Hans Brisch, associate executive vicepresident and Provost, University of Nebraska at 472-2111.
Lincoln Bond Dinner Patron-Hosts announced Hyman Polsky, general chairman State of Israel Bonds for the Lincoln community, announced that Jerry and Dorothy Grant will be the Patron-Host chairmen for the State of Israel Bonds Lincohi Dirmer of State. In accepting this chairmanship Mr. Grant said,"We take great pride in the role Lincohi has played over the years in assisting the State of Israel through our bond purchases." "This year's Patron-Host meeting will be different than most others in that we will preview some of Israel's accomplishments by viewing a recent video." Mrs. Grant added, "With this opportunity to see what Israel has done, we, as Patrori-Hosts, owe it to ourselves to attend this educational meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Aug. 13 at our home, 3024 Bonacum Drive. If you
Gerald and Dorothy Grant have not responded yet, please call us at 423-3024." This wiD be the only time the PatronHosts will meet for the upcoming Sept. 7 dinner in honor of Rachael and Herb Gaba.
Farm belt anti-Semitism discussed in Kansas City KANSAS CITY (JTA) - Some 600 persons, joined by representatives of state and local governments, various Jewish organizations and the Black community, gathered at KehUath Israel sanctuary here in late July for a forum on the farm crisis and rural anti-Semitism. According to a report in the Kansas City Jewish' Chronicle, David Goldstein, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Bureau of Greater Kansas City, described the work Jewish communities throughout.the country are doing for the farmers. "We're committed to standing shouldelr to shoulder with our r\iral brothers and sisters to help alleviate the problems facing family farmers," said Goldstein. He told the forum of the policy resolution adopted recently by the National Jewish Community Relations Advisory Council which urged its 1^ naticmal and 113 community consti-
tuent agencies to aid in easing the plight of American fanners. The concern of anti-Semitism in the farm belt, where extremist groups have sought to use Jews and other minorities as sca{)egoats for the deteriorating farm situation, was addressed by Leonard Zeskind, research director of the Atlanta-based Center for Democratic Renewal. The Chronicle reported that Zeskind warned that extremists working throughout rural American are not like those with which the Jewish community is familiar. He said that instead of donning brown shirts, these groups dress their rhetoric in concern for family farmers. Zeskind added the Chronicle article reported that racist groups began their activities in the farm belt nearly five years ago. "So we're coming into this behind the 8-ball... and we've got a lot of catching up to do,". Zeskind decLared. va
• •M
Jairiah Praw
Aug. a. II
NJHS publishes second journal
Ihxgirlt'© ®s^® Nyl(g'w By Bert Lewis
The journal of the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society "Memories of the Jewish Midwest" was sent this week to members of the Society and to the Ubraries and historical societies in Omaha and throughout the country. ^
While planning a meal the other day, I realized a lot of time is spent on deciding "what goes with this or that. " You know what I mean .. . fresh fruit salad goes better with fish than it does with meatloaf, for example. The next thing that went through my mind was how many foods go "in two's"—like maybe kasha and varnishkas or chicken soup and noodles. Other ethnic groups put certain things with eggs but we won't go into THAT here in this space! Nevertheless, think about it. Lots of foods DO tend to be thought of in pairs. A (beef)burger and french fries are a typical combination, as are cheese and crackers or chips and dip. And are you one of those people who thinks of a glass of ice cold milk when somebody offers a freshly baked cookie? Or brownie or wedge of chocolate cake? Those seem to just naturally belong with cold milk. The Eng^h used to be known for tea and crumpets, even though most of us don't even know what a crumpet is. (As a matter of fact, 1 do know. Now YOU find out.) Everybody who ever tested peanut butter instinctively knows it goes perfectly with jelly—there are purists who believe it must be grape jelly, but I personally am not a fanatic. Most flavors will do. Before the invention of that demon cholesterol, we all knew how wonderhil a baked poteto tested with a big dollop of sour cream; we also probably all grew up with the pleasures of strawberries and cream. The last could either be fresh sweet cream or wonderful thick smetana. Me? I belong to the smetana school. And my adult children still remember how good it was, though it's now mostly just a memory. Lowfat yogurt has taken place of our beloved sour cream, but I don't think it's even in the same class. Yes, there are lots of foods that go together in a natural combination. One shouldn't overlook the cream cheese and lox duo, or the spagetti and meatballs we all know and love. 1 guess, after a sampling of some of the above mentioned stuff, it's only fair to remember some single food items that can lead to a natural follow-up of another. For instance; more than once if I've had too much cheese cake, I follow up with an Alka-Seltzer! And even, I admit, too much hot Mexican food leads me straight to the Turns. Yes, those are definitely combinations I personally can't do without. Final proof then. Most foods do "go in two's."
W
Seminar stresses prejudice reduction Amidst posters, brochures, catalogs, lesson plans and bagels, nearly 30 Omaha-area dementary and secondary teachers participated in a Prejudice Reduction Seminar held at the Jewish Community Center on Aug. 5. The seminar was sponsored by the ADUCRC and the Greater Omaha Global Education Outreach Program, which was developed by the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Included in the afternoon's agenda were brief addresses by Jeffrey Yitzak Santis, director of the ADL; Gail Ginsburg, assistant director of the ADL; and a presentetion by Chen Kahrhoff, affirmative action consultant for Northwestenj Bell.' In addition, educational films were shown. The focus of the seminar was the importance of reducing prejudice through the educational process. Ac-
CUP ANO SAVE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
B'nai B'rith Women to honor Andrea Gordman
m
Build your income, mstead 1^ ofyour I{m income tax. To treeRetani*
Sunday, August 10 Film Committee Meeting 11 a.m. Newcomers Committee Pool Party 4 p.m.
m
Included in this second issue of the journal are articles of historical content with the lead article on "Hebraic Mortar: the Strength of a Community." This article by former Omahan David Bittner is a short history of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, 1903 to 1983 and was written in honor of the 80th annivercording to Mrs. Ginsburg, sary of the FederatioD. there are plenty of materials A story by Louis E. Lipp and resources available to about Simeon Bloom, Neteachers in the midwest, braska's first Jewish and the ADL wants to inlawyer, brings to li^t facts crease the use of these maabout a man unknown to terials. most Omaha Jews. Other The speakers stressed the importance of catching intolerance, bigotry, and hatred at an early age, and that the classroom was an ideal place to do so. A current project that the Andrea Gordman has ADL has undertaken is a prejudice reduction work- spent the last year travding shop for youth. There was around the world sharing such a workshop held last her good will and leadership year, and Ms. Kahrhoff dis- knowledge with B'nai B'rith cussed the strong points, as Girls. B'nai B'rith Women, as well as the flaws of the allday session, in which over part of the B'nai B'rith 200 Omaha-area high school family, is a sponsor of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organstudente participated. ization. To show appreciation to Miss Gordman for WAYNE, N.J. (JTA)- her hard work and dedicaAlvin Reisbaum was in- tion, through the good times stalled as president of the and bad, B'nai B'rith Jewish Federation of North Women will sponsor a brunch at the Jewish ComJersey.
Cher! Kahrhoff, affirmative action consuHaBt for Northwestern Bell, goes over a few laat-minnte pointo with Jeffrey Yitsak Santis, director of tbe ADIVCRC, before she addresses her aodieoce at the Prejudice Rednctiaa Seminar held on Tnesday, Ang. 5.
Monday, August 11 YES 10 a.m. Federation Executive Committee Meeting 4 p.m.
stories in the journal include "RecoUectons of the Jews of South Omaha" written by Celia Lipsman Blank and Earl Kaplan, a copy of the charter of the Hebrew Knights of Charity and the first prize wiimer in the Marris C. Fellman Essay contest which was written by Rini Egfaerman Gonsher about her "Story-Book Grandma." The speech ddivered by Rabbi Jonathan Roeenbaum at the closing of tlw Kapulier synagogue at 30tb and Cumings street is also inchided in the joumaL Copies of tlw journal ore available only to paid up members of the NJHS. Persons wishing copi«8 are asked to omtact the NjHS office for details about membership. The office is located at the Jewish Community Centor, 334-8800, Ert277.
munity Center on Aug. 10 at 11 a.m. The brunch is complimratary to BBYO members and their mothers. For BBW members and others wishing to attend, there is a 92 charge. Contact Beth Friedman, 331-0222 for reservations by Friday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. Reservations are required for attendance. "Andrea is truly an asset to this community and to all' with whom she has come into contact as International N'aiah of BBG," Mrs. Friedman said. UNEBJPLOYMENT JERUSALEM (JTA) Minister of Commerce and Industry Ariel Sharon maintainiBd that there is no "hard" unenqiloyment in Israel at present, "just pockets here and there." He also claimed there is "a problem of pec^e not wanting to work."
Tiuble Equi»ilent**
16.94%.
Tuesday, August 12 Beth Israel Sisterhood Regular Meeting 12:30 p.m.
Needle's Point
Franklin Federal Tax-Free Income Piind Wednesday, August 13 Braille Class 9 a.m. NJHS Meeting 7:30 p.m. Hadassah Board Meeting 11 a.m. B'Nal B'rith Breadbreakers — Noon — Hovi^ard Johnson's Beth Israel Board of Commissioners 7:30 p.m. Beth Israel Thursday, August 14 NCJW Executive Board Meeting 9:15 a.m. Federation Budget & Allocations 7:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 6:45p.m. Walk-In Drop-In 10 a.m. Beth El For questions on actMUes oonuct Je«none Fwtin M 334-8200 Ejil. 271
•U WMtt hM al «w J.C.C. unin* ottwrwtM MieMMl.
p ^ N
o g A
v
When you add up your investment income, make sure you're not adding to your tax bill, too. Since this Fund invests in municipal bonds throughout the country, you pay no Federal income taxes on your earnings, t And that means a lot to people who are used to losing up to 50% of their investment earnings to Federal income taxes. •Current distribution T»U ba9e<l on 7/31/86. offering price snd dividends paid during the list 12 months. The Fund uses « conmwnly wxspted iKTOunting prindpte known as equalization. The value o< your investment at redemption may be more or leas than your cost. ''.Assumes masimum Federal income lax bracket. : .\ portion may be subjerl to stste and local taxes.
Your yield and share price will vary. For example, the net asset value per share on 7/31/85 was tlO.84 and on 7/31/86 it was $11.42. Call or write today for a free prospectus, and start building your income.
Selected Painted Canvases Reduced 50%
Reduced 25%
FRANK I IN
CONTINENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC. David S. Rica, Refllstered Principal 11414 West Center Road Omaha, NE 68144 333-0777 Plusewndmeafreepitispcttus, containinE more complete informatioii about the Franklin Federal TaxFree Income F^ind, incliuUng chaifes and expense*. I will read it carefully before linveitorieadmoney. MIU
u 1
Linen Thread and Medici (in stock)
MemIXT 26 Billion Franklin Croup of Funds
_CIJP AND SAVE-
AUGUST SALE
i I
C 0 •
Sale ends August 301
T» Classes Start > Septembers
? |
f More information at 9001 Arbor (north balcony ot Mxti Bkjg.)
391-5126 Tuesday through Friday 10-4) Saturday 12-4
.•• II
Cece Zorinsky writes H| (ConMnuMl Mm Pi«» 1) ^'MagaUon of four other Mayors and their wivM. Acting such dtiea as Warsaw, Cracow, Gdanak and Zakopane and seeing sach sights as Giopin's home and the ship buiUing yards was fascinating. However, our viait to Auschwitz is the one memory of the trip that will never be eraaed from our minds. As we entered the :f. gates, we saw the words "work makes you free" in Ganan maided into the metal wch. Those words are the hypocrisy of all times as very few of the people who were iHWight into Auschwitz left there either alive or frea The suitcases, the hair, the ovens and the torture chambers all made us feel the atrodtiee that were committed and left us wondering how people could ever threaten others with such cruelty and inhumanity. I'll never understand why or how it ever h^jpened, but I hope and pray that we shall never forget what hamiened and we all do everjrthing in our power to assure that it never hai^ois again. Books like The Diaiy of Aane Frank, For Those I Loved by Martin Gray and The Painted Bird by Jerzy Kosinski all show that people can survive the horrors and, like rteel tempered by tremendous heat, become
stronger in the process. One of my foodeat memariss was meeting author Jerxy Koaittski at a dinner at the Gaorgetown lunne of our friend, Ina Ginaborg. Jerzy'was in Washington for the piemfare of the movie "Being IWe" based upon his book by the same name. The Holocaust Memorial Museum had its official groundbreakiag on October 15, 1985. Scott Baker was visiting from San Francisco at the time and accompanied me to the site which is just south of the Mall next to the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. The last Holocaust Memorial in the Rotunda of the Capitol was held at noon on May 6,1986. While Elie Wiesel was speaking, a woman who was holding a sign was fcnxdbly escorted out of the Rotunda by Capitol Hill policemen. As she left, she was calling out as if in pain. Elie Wiesel, who was qwaking at the time, paused and quietly said that it still pains hLn deeply to hear anyone cry out. Whether in Jerusalem at the Yad Vashem Memorial Museum or at Washington's National Holocaust Museum, recalling the pain of the past will hdp to assure that there will be no rq)eat in the future.
JCC to sponsor Children's Health Fair On Sept 14 the Omaha Jewish Community Center, in cooperation with the Omaha Children's Clinic, win hoU aChiUren's Health Fair at the JCC, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. According to Dr. James Wax, a member of the JCC Medical Advisory Committee and a partner in the Omaha Children's Clinic, this is the first program of its type in the Omaha area. "The Health Fair is designed to promote better beelth in children," Dr. Wax said. Thirteen different organizations, mduding the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the March of Dimes, the Omaha Dental Society, and the Amoican Heart Assodation, will be on hand to answer any questions and discuss such things as oei^ idse, allergiee, dieJbetes, and the hazards of smoldng, drinking and drugs. f Free individual health screening which will indude hei^t, weight, scolioeis and
bkMd preaaui* testing, will alao be available for children. A unique feature of this fair will be a cholesterol screening, available for a fee of $15. Dr. Wax added, bowever that no one will be denied the screening due to an inability to pay. lie reason for cholesterol screening in childran, said Dr. Wax, is that adult heart disease starts early and can be treated more ^ectivdy if found eariy. "We also hope to be able to identify some patterns through the testing that we can publish in the state medical jour naL" Th« Children's Health Fair is the brain-child of Chuck Arnold, the Physical Education Directcr of the JCC. Dr. Wax said, "Currently, the 'J' sponsors physical education programs for children and asthmatics, and this is just a continuation of those programs." According to Mr. AnuM, "We want to make the com-
THEISRAEL Community says farewell Norman Sheldon, left, president of the Jewish Community Center, presents Tom Neonan, assistant executive director of the JCC, with a goodbye gift from the community at a receptionyroast held in Mr. Neumanns honor on Aug. 5. He is leaving Omaha to take the position of executive director of the Chattanooga, Tenn., center.
RI5T0RAMTE Serving the Midwest Since 1947
k
munity and parenta more aware of the health of cUhilen." Mr. Arnold said the fair, whkh ia open to the public couU attract ovei 600 children. Another major emphasis, aaid Dr. Wax, is the impor tance of exerdae. "One o) the greatest dangers is the weekend athlete who doec not eierdae on a regular basis," he added. Regular exer dsing helps opm arterise and prevents eiotting. Kidt really need to start some sort of exercise program. I would aay that not more than 15 per cent of our kide exercise regularly." Dr. Eugene Zweiback, s member of the Medical Ad visory Committee, noted in a letter to the community. "The future of our nation is the health and weUam of our youth and I am particularly pleased that the JCC is assuming an active leadership role in this ar^a." Those desiring more information may cMitact Chuck Arnold at the JCC.
=
PPESEMTS
PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
• PIZZA • PASTA • PASTRY
Your Pleasure Is Our Reward TM.
777 north 114
496-1563
(InNradelHllsl'Idia) Open: 11 a.m,-11 p.m. Mon-Thurs; 11 a.m.-l a.m. Fri & Sat 4p.m.-10p.m. Sun
vicom 5 YEARS FREE SERVICE When your phone system goes down, so does business... Vkxxn Inc. allows you to rent or purchase 2 to 2,000 phones offering free installation, labor, parts & service around the dock.
ZUBIN
MEHTA MUSIC ORECJOR AND CONDUCTOR Presented by Jewish Community Center & Tuesday Musical
Let us provide you with a free phone system analysis, call us today. 14545 Industrial Road
334-8970
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 1986 • 8:00 pm ORPHEUM THEATRE, OMAHA Ticltets at TIX, 1621 Howard. 342-7107 - Tickets also available through Tuesday Musical, 551-4805 or 390-3348 & Jewish Community Center 334-8200
Pag* 4
Aug. 8, 19M
J«wl«h PrcM
Encouraging tourism EkUtor's Note: The following roemorandum was signed by Vice President Busli and Prime Minister Shimon Peres. The agreement recognizes the close relationship between the United States and Israel and encourages the continuation and growth of travel and tourism between the two countries. The text was provided by the Israel Ministry of Tourism. The Governments of the United States of Anoerica and the State of Israel; Aware of the close friendship between the people and Governments of the United States and of the State of Israel; Mindful that such friendship is strengthened through tourism and the opportunity to renew family ties; Inspired by the common heritage of democracy and freedom, which includes the freedom common to all people to travel without undue restriction; Recognizing that our two countries are blessed with diverse scenic, cultural, and artistic attractions which include archaeological antiquities and religious shrines; Acknpwiedging thai both nations have a tradition of . welcoming and extending hospitality to J^ple from other lands; Taking note of the provisions of the Tourism Bill of Rights, Tourist Code of the World Tourism Organization; Noting that the United States of America and the State of Israel have concluded a Free Trade Area Agreement and a Declaration on Trade in Services; Considering that according to the Free Trade Area Agreement the Parties are committed to develop means for cooperation on trade in services pursuant to the provisions of a Declaration to be made by the Parties: Hereby: 1. Affirm the importance of the unhindered flow of tourists between their respective countries; 2. Affirm the importance of tourism consultations in progress within the frame work of the Declaration on Trade in Services, and express their resolve to analyze the ways and means to remove obstacles to the flow of tourism, and to explore practical measures to produce more open trade in Bilateral Tourism; 3. Issue a welcome to each other's nationals to visit the territory of the other; •. 4. Express the hope that the citizens and organizations of both countries will enter into siste cities and other cooperative relationships which wiU encourage bilateral tourism; ' 5. View positively the development of package tours and tourism programs in their respective countries; 6. Favorably view efforts to facilitate bilateral tourist traffic; 7. Acknowledge the importance of exchanges of information in the different areas of tourism such as investment, development of projects, promotion, and tourism services; 8. Recognize the necessity to improve the reliability and comparability of tourism statistics; 9. Comend efforts to raise standards of training and education .in the field of tourism; 10. Recognize the role of national tourist offices in developing tourism between the two countries; The Government of the United States of America reaffirms its desire to receive tourists from Israel and invites the people of Israel to experience " Americal Catch the Spirit." The Government of the State of Israel invites the people of the United States to visit Israel, the "Miracle on the Mediterranean."
r
Morris Maline is on vacation
The Jewish Press (Founded in 1920) Suzanne Singer
HAIFA — The violence which has erupted in Israel as an expression of the polarization between religious and secularist groups, a violence which has set alarm bells ringing, should be examined a little more carefully, and beyond the bare headlines. Let it be said at the outset that every thinking and intelligent citizen, no matter what his theology or his politick, is utterly opposed to violent infractions of the law. That having been said, let us take a closer look at the forms which such violations have taken, and the provocations which led to them. On the one hand, fanatically Orthodox groups claim that they are offended by the blatant public advertising for minibikini bathing suits, or other lurid and colorful display of pictures of undressed women, which in their eyes are pornographic. They have no objections to such pictures on television, which they don't watch, in newspapers which they don't read, or in stores which they do not frequent. They have no objection to other people looking at dirty pictures as much as they want. What they do object to is the fact that these ads have been alluringly displayed at public bus stops which they are often compelled to use. The result, they maintain, is a form of secularist coercion, exposing them to indecent influence and making it almost impossible for them to avoid seeing the erotic pictures. They believe that these pictures are harmful to the youth, to morals and to basic decency, and just as smoking is forbidden in many public places because it offends non-smokers, they urge that display of such pictures in public places also be forbidden. When their objections produced no results, hotheads among the extreme Orthodox took the law into their own hands. At first they spray-painted the offending advertisements, and then they took to burning down the shelters at the bus stops. "Hooligans, ruffians, law-breakers, fanatics" were but a few of the epithets rained upon them, and many were arrested for their acts. But hotheads on the other side began to take the law into their own hands as well. A fire was set in aTel Aviv syn-
Morris Maline Editor-in-Chiel Mandy f^rost Advertising Coordinator
Sales Representatives Marilyn Warren Barbara Frankel Joan Hackel Frttzi Luelschuetz
Jan Wayne
Jewish Press Jewtsh Family Service Library Bureau lor the Aging
r iiiinri,nl5 opress ttie Views ol liio wnler nnd are ni'i <u'cessatity repres»'ni.itive ot the views of the Jewish Press Boan). the Jewish Federaiiort ol Omaha or the Omaha Jewish communily as a whole Ihi' Jfiv>'' f'i--.'- '^ -I'l ii-spu'i'i'titr '.II ItT K.islviifli 0' .w\ u i-J't^l 0' cstitiiisniiii'nl Rcii''n! 'iQhis aie lesefvprt ' Advertising rates on aopdcidon •
Deadline lor all news and advertising copy Is noon Friday preceding issue. The Jewish Press (USPS 275620) \% published weekly on Friday (or $18 per year by the Jewish Federation ol Omaha. 333 South 132nd Street. Omaha, NE 66154 Second class postage paid al Omaha. N^. POSTMASTER Send address changes to The Jewish Press. 333 South 1 Z2nd Street. Omaha. NE 68154. Te(e0hone 402-334-82QO.
agogue, and a notice was left to the effect that a synagogue would be burned down in retaliation for every bus shelter damaged. A hearse of the Orthodox burial society was attacked and stoned, without checking to see if it was carrying a body. On another day a yeshiva was vandalized, prayer books strewn about, the Ark of the Law violated, tefUlin torn apart, and faeces strewn about. Swastikas were painted on the walls of Tel Aviv's Great Synagogue. A few' days later, the synagogue of a religious school in the village of Yavne'el was broken into, and the Sefer Torah and Talmud books desecrated. One daily Hebrew paper (not under religious auspices) ran a banner headline across the front page: "Pogrom in Tel Aviv yeshiva." Little editorial comment is required on the burning of synagogues in Israel—by Jews. Yet the secularists have vowed that they will continue their battle against what they caH "religious coercion." As these words are being written, efforts are being made to calm the troubled waters. To be sure, extnemism at one end provoked extremism at tOe other end, but there certainly is a world of difference between the actions and the motivations of the two groups. Nor is secular coercion any more defensible than religious coercion. • Perhaps we missed it, but none of the papers we saw carried any immediate denunciation by the leaders of the Reform movement in Israel against these anti-religious actions. In the past the non-traditionalists have always considered themselves allies of the secularists, and have often made common cause with them in fighting Orthodox extremism. Do they equate the brigandage against pictures of nearnaked women with the desecration of thing^ like synago^es, Torah scrolls and other sancta, just for the sake of scoring "points" against their Orthodox foes? They should make no mistake. Anti-religious pogromists who bum Orthodox synagogues today, will tomorrow set the torch to Reform and Conservative houses of worship as well.
Hart in Israel By M. J. Rosenberg < Near East Report One Israeli reporter asked the inevitable question as he watched Sen. Gary Hart (D-Colo.) in intense conversation with a young Israeli soldier in Jerusalem. "I know that he is for us. And that he has a 100 per cent voting record. But does he really feel it or is it just politics?" It is an important question—especially as the 1988 Presidential hopefuls express the view that Israel is strategically important to America. That is, of course, true. But strategic considerations can change. If a candidate or a President views Israel only as a strategic asset, then what will he do if, at some point in the future, Iraq or Saudi Arabia appears to him to be even more valuable strategically? That is why it is essential to gauge whether a candidate's approach to Israel goes beyond the merely strategic to a real and heiart-felt appreciation of Israel's moral value to America. Israel doesn't merit U.S. support solely as some sort of Mediterranean aircraft carrier. Beyond that is Israel's democracy and its role as refuge and homeland for the Jewish people.
tytATAH
Bo.ird members Gary Javdch. vice president. Bert Lewis, treasurer. Susan Budwig. secretary. Penny Endelman. Bonnie Norwich. Aaron Hostyk. Don Klein. Marshall Kushner. Karen Levin. Rosalie Meiches. Robert Oberman. Oliver Pollak. Phill Spi;man
The agencies of !he Federation are; Cornmundy Relations Jewish Communily Center Jewish Education
The wars of the Jews
NO NVORf A\0NK^6.y BUSlM^SS^
Piesicfenl Jewish Press Bci.urt of Diteciors
Judith Mafbufg Managing Editor
Brael
A few of the 1988 candidates seem to implicitly understand that. Governor Mario Cuomo, Congressman Jack Kemp, and Senator Joe Biden are all well-known for their emotional—as well as their reaZ-poA'tit—appreciation of the Jewish state. They not only know why Israel is important, they feel it. The question the Israeli-asked was whether Gary Hart does. After five days .in Israel with him, I believe that I can answer that question. At first it seemed as if he would only get to see "strategic" Israel. He visited Israel Aircraft to check out the new Lavi fighter plane. He drove in a new Merkava tank. He met with the state's political and military leaders. He foimd his view of Israel as a vital U.S. plly strengthened. But did he see the real Israel? I put that question to Hart in Jerusalem. He pointed out that Israel is a democracy and thus its political leaders are representative of the people. As for the military, Israel has a citizen's army, not some standing military establishment. But, he stressed, he was powerfully impressed by Israel's military and believed that there was a great deal it could teach the Pentagon. On his last day in Israel, Hart paid visits to President Chaim Herzog, to Mayor Teddy KoUek, and to the Hebrew Union College where (thanks to the generosity of a young Los Angeles couple, Albert and Marilyn Gersten) a Gary and Lee Hart Pavillion was being dedicated. It was Hart's next-to-last stop in Israel. And after five days, he was sorting out his impressions. He told me that he didn't think "you can fully appreciate the people and the country imtil you go and^ee Israel for yourself. It is an amazing place in so many ways. But nothing is more amazing than its people." Expressing the same sentiments to an audience at the dedication ceremony. Hart said that "as we leave Israel, a piece of Gary and Lee Hart will remain behind. We will be back." Then he departed from hi^ text to say "God bless Israel, God bless America." Choked with emotion, he couldn't continue. ^ Later, at lunch with Prime Minister Shimon Peres, Hart • spoke about Israel as a country "that never fails to amaze"—a country where generals talk about Kant and Tolstoy and where the Prime Minister engaged him in a discussion about William Faulkner. Peres expressed his efipredation for Hart's visit. "We feel for people who feel for Israel," he said. Peres includes Hart on that list. And it appears that he's right. One thing is certain. Hart now knows that Israel is a place not an issue, people and not politics. That understanding can only benefit the Jewish state if Gary Hart gets the chance to set the Middle East policy of the United States. The people of Israel have made an important friend. ,...
. ... ..J
m
Ptt0*
Aiifl. I, 11
BBYO installs officers
[(STA ii^(g^^^ dngcssttj ASSEMBLY KIAMESHA LAKE. N.Y. (JTA) - The Rabbinical Assembly, the organization of Conservative rabbis, announced here that it set up a new committee to rescue the estimated 10,000 Jews remaining in Ethiopia from what they said was relig:iou8 intolerance, famine, disease, forced resettlement and separation from their families in Ethiopia. REFUGEES BONN (JTA) - Hundreds of members of the Palestine Liberation Organization and other Palestinian groups linked to terrorist activities are among the refugees who have come to West Berlin in the past few months, according to Interior Ministry officials and police officers here. BOOK FAIR JERUSALEM (JTA) The 13th International Book Fair will be held in the city's convention center from April 6 to 12, 1987, Mayor Teddy KoDek has an„nounced. The Jerusalem Book Fair has been constantly growing, and the number and variety of partidpants are expected to exceed the nearly 1,000 publishers from 40 nations who attended Jerusalem's most recent biennial book fair in 1985. PRIMER NEW YORK (JTA) "Judaism, A Primer," intended mainly for interfaith programs and for Christian audieiices, has been published in a revised and expanded edition by the AntiDefamation League of B'nai B'rith. The 42-page primer was written by Lawrence Schiffman, professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University.
POLL DISPUTED ATHENS (JTA) - A highly-placed Greek government source refuted the results of a recent opinion poll which found anti-Semitism widespread among the Greek puUic. INTERRUPTED PARIS (JTA) - Talks between French and Israeli experts on tha sale of two nuclear reactors to Israel have been interrupted, according to scientific sources in Paris. The talks had been going on for close to a year and had dealt with the sale of two French made reactors estimated at two billion French Francs or close to $300 million.
Singles group plans cruise The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit and Chandler Fantasy Cruises have planned a Caribbean Cruise for Jewish Singles (aged 25-46) Oct. 27-Nov. 3, 1986. The S.S. Victorian will dock at almost a port a day, indiiding San Juan, St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbados, St, Lucia, Antigua and St. Maarten. In-port activities will include visits to beaches, mountains and waterfalls. Fishing, sailing, birdwatching and duty-free shopping will also be available. On-the-ship activities to be offered will include a Keep Fit class, trapshooting, movies, swimming, gambling in the casino, nightly shows and dancing. For further information, call Jan Parker at (313) 645-5050 at Chuck Randolph Travel and Tours.
FOR STOCKS, CALL: DON WAGNER Vice President & Manager
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lehman of Scottsdale, Ariz., announce the July 3 birth of a daughter, Stephanie Eriii. Grandparents are Earl Serap and Shirley Serap of Las Vegas, Nev., and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lehman of Omaha. Greatgrandparents are Mrs. Sarah Serap, Detroit, Mich., Al Tutnik, Las Vegas, Nev., and Mrs. Ann Lehman of Omaha. Bruce and Karol Gilinsky of Encinitas, Calif., announce the July 1 birth of their second son, Dak Mar-
This week's "Hello Jeru- you can highlight 32 places salem" will give an over- of interest around Jerusaview of British presence still lem. in Jerusalem. The program Walter Zanger's very first airs on Cox Cable Channel 7, segment will be shown; you Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. can see the Jordan Valley, and repeats on Monday eve- Dead ^a, Bethlehem and ning at 7 p.m. more. So.ii>e of the places Interviews by Simcha Dipointed out are King George V Street and portions of the nitz will complete the proJaffa Gate. Bus 99 will be gram, including one with featured; for a few dollars Mayor Teddy Kollek.
Project grant The Magic Theatre has received a project grant from the Nebraska Arts Council, which in combination with donations from area corporations and individuals, will provide for the development of a new, "giant-scale" performance/sculpture event. An arts team has been assembled to create SEA OF FORMS and will include William Farmer—sculptor, Joe Budenholzer and John J. Sheehan—composers, Kenda Slavin—fabric artist and Megan Terry and Jo Ann Schmidman—writers. Mr. Farmer will create, design and execute multi-
^. ^^^
Installation of the first officers of Cornbelt Council of Mid-America Region BBYO were at the JCC on July 9. Newly elected AZA Council Aleph Godol, Steve Zuber and BBG Council N'siah, Wendy Katzman were installed by outgoing Cornbelt Regional presidents, David Zacharia and Danielle Epstein.
Joel and June Cassman announce the July 1 birth of a daughter, Alexandra, in Santiago, Chile. Grandparents are Molline and Frederick Cassman of Omaha and Kiyomi and Kioko Hamamoto of San Mateo, Calif. Great-grandmother is Sarah Rubin of Omaha.
J#. 5?'«salem
dimensional sculptures to suspend from the various planes of the theatre's rectangular space. SEA OF FORMS wiU be' performed six times requiring advance reservations. Call 346-1227. SYNACtOGUE BULLDOZED WASHINGTON (JTA)The only remaining Sephardic synagogue in Eastern Europe was bulldozed in Bucharest on July 21, in spite of repeated assurances from Rumania that the building would be spared, according to a Jewish community offidal.
Cornbelt BBG Executive Boaid - 19e6«7-Edye Rof f • man, Aym Cha-havairot; Danielle Epstein, MadHcha; Wendy Katzman, N'siah; Keri Saltzman, MazkirahGizborit. Not Pictured - Felicia Kirke, S'ganit.
Cornbelt AZA Executive Board - I986-«7-Steve Zuber, Aleph Godol; David Zacharia, Kohane Godol; Kevin Gilinsky, Aleph Moreh; Mike Levine, Aleph S'gan; Jon Fellman, Aleph Mazkir-Gizbor.
Wendy Katzman, BBG Council N'siah; Steve Zuber, AZA Council Godol; Danielle Epstein, Past Regional N'siah; David Zacharia, Past Regional Godol.
—ma
PROFESSIONAL DRivi) Learn with the l^rosl
^
^Licensed Instmctors • Dual Controls Door-to Door Service including
STOCKS • BONDS • PLA NNING
11213 Davenport Suite 201 Omaha, NE 68154
vm. Grandparents are Rhoda Watson of San Diego, Calif., and Beverly Gilinsky and the late Marvin "Bud" Gilinsky of Omaha.
irsAeieMSimFi • SPECIAL • •
Entire House Up to 1,500 Sq. Ft.
571-4675
TEL: 402-330-6710 NEB: 800-233-9132 USA: 800-848-9566
•
$89
Windsor Cmpet Cleoniiig 5921765
Mike Zahm, Owner-Operatof
Be6iias UTII* RHTOM Tm NATUmU. MUWrV OF YOWl FUMM, COUNnmOM AND FimnMf s. Wl CUAN AND MFWim HAIIDU. tUTI,tTOI»i(MOmi MrAIR HRVWIAVAILAKI
KtSlOlSIIAI IWFSIMIMS
jAN PERELMAN
RESTORATION SERVICES P.O. Box 31006 Omaha, No. 68131
UOKK iU ".lUfl
HOMl
i ft).'(,_'()
.11 lull llll .lllll^^
Phone 345-3368 THE HOLE WORKS
Only
-4 S. l."l Xw.
"K
Budget USED CAR SALES
All bfsads, ordered ki original suptfvisiort Kosher. NOW
Ui
1227 "R" Street 435-6931
• WE OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF MODELS . FINANCING AVAILABLE • STOP IN FOR A TEST DRIVE! 116th & Dodge
7 Lincoln Road 293-1535 ^
334-2734
w
Aug. I, 1M«
jawlahPran
Beth Israel ^ B6 SERVICES: Fridaj: Kthbdat Shabbat, 7 p.m. Morning s«vice 8:45 a.m. A Kiddush follows the service in the Social Hall. Mincha 8 p.m. Mincha is followed by Shalosh, S'udot, Ma'ariv and Havdalah. Sunday: Morning service 9 a.m. Weekdays: 7 am. and 8 p.m. BOARD MEETING The August meeting of the Board of Commissioners wiU be held on Aug. 20,7:30 p.m. TISHA BAV The Fast of the 9th day of Av (Tisha B'Av) commemorates tragic events in Jewish history, including the destruction of the first and second Temples, the killing of hundreds of thousands of the Jewish people, and the sending of the survivors into captivity. Ever since, Jewish communities' throughout the world observed the 9th day of Av with fasting and with the recitation of Kinot, special prayers of lamentations. Tisha B'Av services will be held at Beth Israel on Wednesday evening, Aug. 13, at 8 p.m. Thursday morning, Aug. 14, Shacharis services will be at 6:30 a.m., and afternoon Mincha services will be at 1 p.m. A second Mincha service and Ma-ariv service will be held at 8 p.m.
Beth El SERVICES: Rabbi Paul Drazen and Cantor Emil BerkoviU will conduct the services. Friday: Services at 6 p.m. Saturday: Services at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush will follow. The Devar Torah will be presented by Forrest Krutter. Minha 7:20 p.m. followed by Se'udah Shliahit and Ma'ariv. Sunday: 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Weekdays: 6:55 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. TISHA B'AV Wednesday, Aug. 13, Services at 8:15 p.m.. Thursday, Aug. 14: Morning service—6:45 a.m. Special Minha—1 p.m. • Ma'ariv Service—5:30 p.m. SHABBAT DINNER Mishpacha will sponsor a Shabbat dinner on Friday, Aug 15, following the service. Reservations may be sent to Reva Oruch.
Blumkln Home SERVICES: Friday: 7 p.m. Daily and Saturday: The residents and staff of the Rose Blumkin Home invite the families, volunteers and friends of the residents to attend services in the Herbert Goldsten Synagogue. Kiddush following services on Shabbat.
SWIM POOL and test chemicals ....We have it all!
LEVENSON'S
1407Him«y 3414IIM8
SERVICES: Friday: 6 p.m "^ Early Kabbalat Shabbat Service. Saturday: Service 9 a.m. TISHA B'AV Wednesday, Aug. 13, 8:30 p.m., Erev Tisha B'Av Thursday, Aug. 14, 7 a.m.. Fast Day—Tisha B'Av.
Lincoln B'nai Jeshurun Friday, Aug. 29: 7:30 p.m.
Council Bluffs B'nai Israel SERVICES: First and third Friday of the month: 7:30 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service and everyone is welcome.
Offutt Air Base SERVICES: Rabbi Howard B. ZysSind conducts services in the Capehart Chi^l every Friday at 8 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service.
Ijcslie Simon and Jim Simon, children of Kathy and Steve Simon have received Congressional internships for the summer in Washington. D.C. Leslie is working for Hal Daub (Republican ' from Nebraska) and Jim is working for Lane Evan (Democrat from Illinois).
Complete Real Estate Service
7511 Dodge • 391-5700
RONALD GORDON
BROKER Boa: 571-7606 268 No. 115
Orchard Shoe Service & Tailoring Leather goods
Dye work
iai035 Arbor St.
Orthopedfc
333-6429
(Behind Target)
k
Lincoln Tifereth Israel
niTGORDON REAL ESTATE \
SECURITY SYSTEMS
By Rabbi Myer S. Kripke
Sabbalh Candlelighting for Friday, Aug. 8, 6:13 p.m.
C
UFF RUFF An Uff Ruff ceremony will be.held at services on Saturday morning, Aug. 16. The ceremony will honor Howard Feltinan, son of Lillian and the late Aaron Feldman and Lori Pitlor, daughter of Robert and Letha Pitlor of Lincota, whose wedding will be held in Lincoln on Aug. 17. The Kiddush following the service will also be in their honor.
CARL JARL
Th« Word
(SSilii 11.11 X» ii tUil^fc^
Satwday:
M-F ** Sat. 10-5
OLLIE'S LANDSCAPING, INC.
i Rea: 391-6873 <
Temple Israel SERVICES: Friday: 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Barack and Cantor Firestone will officiate at swvices in the ChapeL Saturday: 1^=16 *-°^ SCHOOL SCHEDULE Temple Israel announces the Religious and Hebrew School schedule for the 1986/87 academic year Grades K-5 will begin on Sunday, Sept 14. Classes begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at noon. Grades 6-9 will begin on Saturday, Sept. 13. Classes begin at 9 a.m. and ccmclude at 11 a.m. Hebrew Classes will be held 4-6 p.m. as follows: Kitah Gimmel — Grade 6, Monday, Sept 15; Kitah Aleph - Grade 4, Tuesday, Sq»t 16; Kitah Daled Grade 7, Wednesday, Sept. 17; Kitah Bet - Grade 5, Thursday, Sept. 18. Confirmation Class for Grade 10 will conmience on Wednesday, Sq)t 17. The class will meet af^roxiniately three times per month, 6:30-8 p.m. Preschool for 4- and 5-year-olds will commence on Sunday, Sept 21. The class will meet approximately once each month on Sundays, 10 a.m.-noon. Registration for Kindergarten and Preschool is currently underway. If you would like information, call the Temple office at 5566536. Teachers and Aides are still needed for the coming academic year. You need not have a teaching certificate to apply. Call Jane West, director of education, to learn more about these (^nings. The Religious School is also looking for a secretary Saturday and Sunday mornings during school hours.
gordon
9S
photognphy
Paraahat D'varim A alMiy in coBtiarts No, I don't mean a study in contrasts in the Torah text for this week. Our Sklrah introduces, to be sure, a book which is quite different in OODteat and approach from the four preceding Humsbe Torah ("fifths" of the Torah). But that is not the difference I have in mind. The contrast is the sharp difference between the Haftarab for this ymtk, Hazon Y'shayahu (Isaiah 1), and Nahamu (Isaiah 40), which we read next week. Isaiah 1 is the ultimate in indictments. It may voy well be\|on the basis of internal evidence) that this chapter comes from the very end of the prophetic career of the great Isaiah. The Assyrians have overrun his land. He is in despair as he sees his beloved country (and his beloved countrymen!) falling into the hands of these ancient crud people. Their joy is war and their business con-
ih^y^
But Isaiah interprets all of this theologically. The Assyrians' are only God's instrument of punishment for Judah. Israel Judah's sister kingdom to the north, and many other small kingdoms, already lay destroyed by the steamroller armies of the Assyrians. It was Judah's turn now. But Isaiah stubbornly sees these cataclysmic historic events as God's doing: It is all because of Judah's religious infidelity... and he pictures this infideUty and its punishment in drastic terms... This sobering passage is read always on the Sabbath preceding Tisha B'Av. But on the Sabbath after TUha B'Av there is the 40th chapter of Isaiah, Nahamu: "Comfort, comfort My people... " And here is the stark contrast. Now the prophet offers tender words of consolation. He insists that Judah has suf-
fered mough for its sins, perhaps twice what it deserved. And now the great hand of the Lord is preparing a new "Exodus" so that those in exile can return to Judah with every possible human and divine help. Even Nature will be obliged to assist: mountain crags and steep valleys will be made level for the more comfortable trek back home. No forbidding sands, as in the first Exodus; only a straight way, and all ease, and unrepressed joy. Study, then, this week's Haftarah, and cany it in mind when we come next week to the ecstatic promises of Nahamu. When you have seen this contrast, you will understand intuitively why all but all Bible critics see a new prophet, a new book beginning in Chapter 40. This new prophet is sometimes called Deutero-Isaiah, or the Second Isaiah, II Isaiah, or Isaiah of the Exile. His name is unknown to us (unless, perhaps, it was Isaiah!). His addresses, full of hope snd the rhapsodies of his vision, were collected, we don't know how, and appended to the Book of Isaiah. If you have seen the wonderful Isaiah scroll from Qumran in the Shrine of the Book in Jerusalem, you have seen the Book of Isaiah as we have it in our Bibles, Isaiah of Jerusalem and Isaiah of the Exile together. Here, now is one book (although we are' reasonably sure that there are two authors, separated widely in time, space, temperament and message) are admonition and consolation together, arraignment for offenses and gracious pardon, angry rejection and loving embrace, cold disdain and invitation to intimacy. Need it be said? Both pn^hets spoke the truth. Mutatje mutandis, doesn't every gtod parent recognize this from his/her own life experience?
{m'i@?r©i«
397-4776
Buy - Lease - Sell or Consign
TEENAGERS Your Home Town Dealer For Sales - Leasing - Service - Parts
Featuring an entire range of landscaping services Lower Prices for Residential We sell and Install Underground Sprinkler Systems Financing Available
393-6050 We Work for a Living! — 230B — N. 114th
Jimothy S. Zweiback Investment Officer Call For: TH FrM hwliwwt ipBclallrt Attractiw* AttMiMtiM to CD's MEMBER NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANQE EMBASSY PLAZA, SUtTE 100,9100 WEST DOOQE ROAD OMAHA. NEBRASKA 68114
402-397-0633
^.
MAZDA - VOLXSWAGEN - SAAB SUBARU
Pulverente Monument Co.
&
Seb (Subby) Frank L tkMa» Jr.
Bellevue's Used Car Center
60 Years.JxperieiKe With Jewish Lettering and Memorials
2211Se.8lh 341-2452 iWiaiMS^ESf •: ;,i-i. ••
AUTO
38tacfc*Saiahol8aulnMdi onHiqrTS B«ISMM,fW>MkanaOS
Phona: TSMCM Enwgncy ToKiIni;: 291-6680 AllwHain:73US20
Aug. •. 1IM
,, United IWmud 'Ibrahoft The sciiool catalog for 986-^7 has been mailed to families with students enroOed in school. If you did not receive your copy or vrish to enroll yoUr child, call Stan MitcheU, 556-3770. The annual book sale for all grades, K-8, will be held as follows: Used book sale—books should be brought to the school office at Beth Israel Synagogue by Aug. 18. Used bodu should have the name of the seller tm the book, together with an envelope imdde the front cover, with the name of the sdler, title of the book and the price desired. Any b^olu unsold at the end of the week will be returned to the owner. New book sale—the new hock display will be set up at Beth Israel Synagogue from Aug. 18-29, MondayFriday. School office is open 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It wmild be most helpful if parents could purchase books at Beth Israel. New book sale at the Federation Library—books will be available at the library on Aug. 31, (1-6 pjn.) and on Sept. 2 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.). Parents are asked to check the textbook list in the school catalog to see which bodes are needed. Books should be purchased prior to the opening class session.
I
Exit visas granted
Exit permits have been issued for the brother of Anatdy Shcharansky and his family. Leonid Shcharandiy, 39, his wife, Raya, their two children, Alexander, 14, and Boris, 1, and his mother, Ida Milgrom, 77, were told they must leave the Soviet Union by Aug. 23. lley idan to go to Israel to join Anatoly Shcharansky who was released Febr. 11 as part of an East-West prisoner exchange.
Blitzer invited Syndicated columnist Wolf Blitzer, initiaUy rejected as a member of the press for the Jordan portion of Vice-President Bush's Middle East trip, has been allowed to go. According to Robert A. Cohn, presid^t, American Jewish Press Association, widespread publicity after the incident apparently prompted the Administration to extend the invitatimL Columns by Mr. Blitzer, Washington correspondent for the Jerasalem Post, appear pedodically in this newspaper.
Green elected Donna S. Green, a native of Chicago and a resident of La JoDa, CaKf., was elected national pteeklent of the National Ladies Auxiliary, Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., Inc. (JWVA) during the 69th Annual National Conventian. held recently at the Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas, Nev. She was president of Hadasaah in 1986. RESTRAIN SYRIA JERUSALEM (JTA) The United States has asked the Soviet Union to restrain Syria fi-om potentially provocative actions near Israd's northern horders which might bring it into conflict with Isnel. Voice of Israel Radio reported.
(^^S^mJ OTYG Omaha Temple Youth Group will have its third membership drive of the summer on Aug. 12. Everyone will meet at Keri Saltzman's house at 5 p.m. From Ken's, we will travel by bus to Dodge Park where we will have a barbecue, go hot-air ballooning and participate in various activities. The ballo<m will be tethered so that we will not be flying freely in the air. From the park we will return to Ken's, where we will have a house party. For more information, call Randi Epstein at 334-7617.
Don't forget to send out your form and check for the Tifereth Israel calendar greeting to Sylvia Singer, chairman, at 4631 Claire Ave., Apt. 20, Lincoln 68516. Dorothy Grant has been appointed as chair of the Speaker's Bureau for our Hadassah Chapter for the Missouri Valley Region of Hadassah for the coming year.
SAM HERMAN Graveside services were' held Aug. 3 at GoUen Hill Cemetery for Sam Berman, 73. Survivors: wife, Shirley; son, David; daughter, Sharon Allen, all of Omaha; dau^tcr, Susan Boren of Carrollton, Tex.; sister. Rose Fisho- of Sioux City, Iowa; four grandchildren. MARY TAUB Funeral services were held in Los Angeles, CA., for former Omahan Mary Taub, who died June 28. Survivors: husband, Dr. Oscar Taub; daughter, Rozanna Ross; sons, Irvin and Arnold; six grandchildren; brother. Max Komey; sister, Gertrude Zorinsky.
L'Chaim" to Jonathan
Stevea Red, right, execative vieMxeaideBt of the Jewish FedmtiMfi of OiMha, teasts, "L'Chaim" to Rabbi JoMthaaBoaedbaiimatatM«wellpaitlfKlf«abytheataff of the Fedmtian aad ita VMte 0* Aag. 5. Babbi Raa«» banm has beaa iwatatad "a the first dbecter of the Manrica Gi«edb«f| Ceirter for Jewish StMHea at the Uahrer•ity of Hartford in Hartford, Coim.
IZENSTAT/STANNARD Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Izenstat announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Sue, to Mark Thomas Stannard, son of Mrs. Richard Kjelland of LeCanto, Fla., and the late Thomas Stannard. The bride-to-be received an associates' degree in professional accounting from the Nebraska College of Business, and a bachelor's degree in business administration from Bellevue College.
The future bridegroom was graduated summa cum laude from the University of North Dakota, and holds both BS and BA degrees. Miss Izenstat's father formerly owned Omaha Salvage. Mr. Stannard's stepfather is the administrator of a retirement center in LeCanto. The couple plans a Sept. 27 wedding at the Marriott Hotel in Omaha.
THEREfiiS
I
PtMogra()hybyBlckBmng8,CPP .Portrtis •Weddinos •Bridals
-Senlore •Commercial 'Video
^t'^^^ Omaha, NE 681S4 (402)333-SS0B
NdnMfca 1986 WediiiiigPtKXqgniirficr of Year
\
Omaha's ContinMital Restaurant
* • •
Fresh Fish, Veal, Homemade Pastas
•
at the Regis Parking Garage
featuring
Free parking during lunch and dinner 1807Hamey
*iiYENCHING
Chinese Remtaurant
IYM6HT SKOAIS . iMf Kabobt ChidtMlraosl Monioy
Authentic Chinese Fancy Dining Itooms Cuisine Big Banquet Rooms Specializing in Szechwan, Prhnte Party Rooms Hunan, Mandarin and Marco Polo Lounge Canton^e style. Happy Hour — Free Appetizers in Bar M-Sat. 3-10 p.in. — Sun. 6-10 p.in.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK «taUmi11>.a.-11p.B. «NtN<i11UL-11f.B. im4mtlt.m.Mf.m.
Free Delivery 8809 W. Dodge Road Omaha. Nebr. 68114 aC 393-6943 {^ 393-6948 «
OKICINAL
StnHiiglbeOmalmmm forovtrlOytun. 33INanhll4ifaS(icct I Fhanc: }3M»«)0
w~m 12Mi A Center
(il )
WHITE flORSE
: • •
OIEES 330-1319
Estelle Kominsky and Bruce Kahn, members of the South Street Temple, will attend the Coalition of Alternatives Conference held Aug. 3-7 in College Park. MD.
•
FOLKDANCE FESTIVAL TEL AVrV (JTA) - Some 3,000 dancers from 11 countries stepped out lively at the opening of the Sixth International Fdkdance Festival in Haifa.
THE
By Estelle Rosenberg Karen Mozer, 48, died July 26. She was a social worker. Survivors: brother, Robert, Lincoln; uncle and aunt, Sam and TiUie Mozer, Lincoln; aunt, Ida Nodell, Chicago, 111. Graveside services at Mt. Carmel, with Rabbi Ian Jacknis officiating.
MaoAvaMableai Hunan Gaidan lOMhAQ
ssi-itis eoihaCanlsr S6»4S11
axe
rox
11911 Plerca Court froth SiPacHk;
GkMirmet Dining ExaculhnChaf: George Kokkalas
Lunch Buffet $3.95 • 11:»2:30Mon.-Sal • Sunday Family Buffet $4.25 »ii:3oa.m.-7p.m
312 South 16th
345-9470
CM. Canlimese Cuisine LUNCH & DINNER tWe accept All M«or Credit Cards. Also Checks SERVING YOUR FAVORITE COCKTAILS
6455 CENTER, OMAHA MON. THRU SAT. PLKNTY OF FRF.E 11 AM TO 10:30 PM mmmm/^ PARKING
SUNDAY - HOUIMyS ^WW»
ACKOSS n»M
12 NOON TO 9:30 PM §••••• CLOSED TUESDAYS
AK-SAR-ICN
C^^WLOON ^KESTAURANT CANTONESC AND MANDAMN CUISINES
Daily Luncheon specials-$2.95 Dinner Special: A choice of
MOO GOO GAI PAN SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN BEEF OR CHICKEN CHOW MEIN
$499
''I tf
Includes soup, egg-rolf, rice, tea & fortune cookie. SERVIIKinNNER M0N4AT.5P.N.-11P.M
Raservations Accepted: 330^700 V*'iHTI»!rS*W&«»«f'SiiT';i.»S;*'
Reservations Suggested
CARRY-OUT AVAILABLE: CALL 333-7821 Also serving wine & beer Located 2 blocks south of 114tli & Dodge (in Davenport Plaza) imonday-Tliunday frtdiyt Saturday
11:00 a.in.-9:30p.in. 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
r
Page 8
I
Jewish Preu
Aufi. 6, 1SS6
SVI calls for volunteers
Virgil's Aeneid is difficult reading by anyone's standards. Try transcribing it into braille for the visually impaired. Impossible? Not for the Services to the Visually Impaired (SVI) group, sponsored by Beth El Synagogue Women's League. They transcribed it in the 1960's. Or how about the Haggadah for Passover observances .. .in Hebrew? It was done in the late 1950's by the archaic, no-longerused braille typesetting process, by a coterie of people who were willing to give laborious volunteer hours. Anna Wiesman, SVI chairman, said the totally volunteer program is financed by contributions to the SVI fund, for which alloccasion cards may be sent. Concerned with an overwhelming need for braillists and tapists, Mrs. Wiesman stressed the necessity for more volunteers and additional funds. "Our group is unique in that we are the only organization in the Omaha area with a training course. And it is absolutely free for the volunteer. We supply Perkins braille writers for transcribing (the group owns about 20 braille writers), special 100-pound paper, training, and consulting on transcriptions in progress," she said. "And we also supply recorders and tapes for those volunteers who record." According to Mrs. Wiesman, the training manuals are published by t*ie National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped (a division of the Library of Congress) and classes are taught at the JCC by certified braillist, Doris Cohn. "Doris has been certified for nearly 30 years, has served on the National Braille Association (NBA) board, and attended and presented numerous NBA workshops," she said. "That is where one's expertise is finely tuned," Mrs. Cohn said. "Initial training is much better than it was 30 years ago, but workshops go beyond training and give you hands-on experience with problems and solutions." Both women said national certification is as important to the visually impaired reader as it is to the braillist, if not more so. "The visually impaired readers must have confidence in the text they are using, no mat-
"But the good news is," Mrs. Wiesman went on enthusiastically, "that technology has not passed up the specialized field of braille transcribing. We have just purchased an electronic braille printer which is used with computer-assisted transcriptions. And Mrs. Cohn has an Apple lie computer with an ED-IT program." "Transcribing wi a computer is much easier than using a Perkins braille writer," Mrs. Cohn said. "And storing disc masters takes up much less room than 8 or 9 braille volumes. In addition, we can update majterial easily and produce multiple copies more quickly and less expensively." Mrs. Cohn also stressed the need for volunteers and additional funds. "Our 19-les8on course prepares students to be certified in English braille. Further certification is available in math, science and music braille. We now have four students on their way to becoming certified, but we need more." Another class to train transcribers will begin in the fall. "We can take up to 10 volunteers at a time," Mrs. Cohn said. For additional information about the SVI group; about classes for braiUe certification; or about taping for the visually impaired, From left to right are: Rachel Bleicher, Anna Wiesman, Doris Cohn and Ann Schulman. call chairman Anna Wiesman at 397-6755. ter where it comes friDm or who has transcribed or taped it," Mrs. Wiesman said. "They must be certain that the text is just as the author wrote it." Asked about who SVI serves, Mrs. Wiesman said, "We fill local needs first,. As people donate their time and funds and as our program expands, we will be able to fill requests from individuals and state and national organizations as well." Mrs. Wiesman emphasized that transcribing is a slow process. "A rule of thumb we use is that it takes one-and-a-half to two braille pages to each printed page for a literary book (such as a noyel) or about a four-to-one ratio for a textbook. Fior an average 350-page print volume, the visually impaired reader will have 8 to 9 bound braille volumes, 80 pages each."
There's Still Time to Enter Your Plea to the
New Young Jewish Couples Group All Pleas Can Be Submitted to Julie & Jay Durmaskin Janet & Harry Klein 333-1150 493-4768 Your appearance will be expected at the
Revolving Door Lounge (Lower Level, Westroads) Sunday, Aug. 17,7 p.m. No Fines Will Be Levied
Professional
RESUME 42nd and Center Streets
Phone 345-2425 Overnigtil Visa & Mastercard Available
*
iM
RoyaJe Oaks
•I
tt)e residential retirement community of ctutce. 4801 N. 52 St Omaha. Ne. 68t04 Phone: 455-8182
LAWNMOWERS Sales—Service—Parts TORO-I-AWNBOY-BOLLENS
MILLARD SMALL ENGINE 4935 South 136
S95-4122
CARL JARL LOCKSMITHS 7511 Dodge • 393 7800
FOR LEASE
Swanson Towers Condo Deluxe 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit in luxury full service 24 hr. security t)ldg. By Appointment HaiTtet Miller
554-1171
»
559-2900 FMoles-Goplwrs the Professional
S
fbr Pest Control
I ^ *
-
S ?iw«s
I I
I |
ATLAS
i
•»•»! Control
»
55S-3094
I
Mosquito—•ii^—''
It couldn't be anything but Maxwell House. J^Good to the Last Drop* tmtOtMfttroeatCcnoimm
K C^ttlftod KotMT