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1986-87 scholarship recipients announced ^^ latarim adiiiiiiiatrator F' Biman of Jewish Edneatioii I AB Uie irwiwnif. yew begina, schnliinihips I from five endowment funds administered [ f(v the Jewish Federation of Omaha by the I Financial Aid Conunittee of the Bureau of Jewish Educatitm have been awarded to fourteen Omaha a^ea college students. Descripticms of the funds and the students who have received grants are as foDows: 1h» Loja Jeaniie Sehrager Memorial Sdidarship Fond was established by PUU^ O. Schrager in 1980 aa a lasting tribute to his late wife. Eligibility is based upon academic performance, invdvonent in eKtracurricular activities, participation in Jewish programs and financial need. Lois Jeanne Schrager was a devoted community volunteer before her imtimely death
in 1978.1^ was active in the Nebraska Ai^ thritia Foundatian and was president of the Omaha duster. She worited for VIDA, a social service organization HnagnoH to hdp juveniles in trouble. Mrs. Schrager, an active member of several Jewish women's organizations, also served as a volunteer at Children's Hoqiital and as a Grey Lady at Clarkson Hospital. The Schrager scholars for the 1986-87 yisar are: Deborah Cohen—Trinity University; Barbra Shkoinick—University of Nebraska-Lincoh; David ^lizman—University of Kansas; Natalie Weinstein—University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The family and friends of Nancy and Don Gneobcrg eetabliahed a schoiarsh^ in their name to recognize their active leacfarship in tbe Omaha Jewish community. Endowed in 1983, the fund benefits a Jewish resident of Omaha who is an undergraduate. This
NFTS Omaha convention first in twenty years By Claudia Sherman It's been about 20 years since ddegates from District No. 20 of the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods (NFTS) have gatho^ in Omaha. However, q)prozimately 400 Sisterhood members representing 21 Reform congregations in six states will be in Omaha Sept. 19-21 for the 36th Biennial Convention of District No. 20 at the Red Lion Inn. Judith Hertz, first vice-president of NFTS, will arrive from New York to oddress the delegates at Sbobbat services on Friday night, Sept. Judith Hortz 19, at Temple Israel She will also speak the fdlowing afternoon on "Community coalitions... and new ways to reach out," concerning critical
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issues that affect all our lives and how Sisterhood organizations relate to these issues and reach out into the OHnmunity to help solve them. Vice chairman of the Commission on Sodal Action of Reform Judaism, Mrs. Hertz also serves on the Critical Issues Task Force of NFTS. She was president of the Union Temple Sisterhood, vice president of the Central Synagogue Sisterhood, and a founder of the Central Synagogue lAbtfry. She is past president of NFTS District No. 3, one of the largest districts in NFTS. She is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the New York Federation of Reform Synagogues and the Union of American Hebrew Congregations Board of Trustees. Mrs. Hertz is also vice {uesidMit of the Commission on Synagogue Relations-Federation-UJA, New York. Active on behalf of women's tights, Mrs. Hertz has testified before the U.S. Judkaary Committee on extending the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
year's rec^juent of the Greenberg Sdiolar shq) is Midiael iOoiiiwr, a student at Southeast Community College. Founded to provide grants for graduate education to worthy students from the Jewish community of Omaha, this fund is dedicated to the memory of Sandra L FeUman. Ma. Feldman graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Northwestern University aiki studied at the University of Vienna, Harvard and the Business School at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. To perpetuate her memoiy and her exceptional achievementa, the family has established this fund to allow oUiers to partake of the benefiits of graduate education. The 198647 Fd£nan scholars are: Diane Berger-Crngjiton University; Todd Finkle —University of Nebraska at Omaha. The Ruth Sokolof Special Education Scholarship Fond was created and funded
by Phil Sokolof to honor and ptrpetuate the memory of his wifs. Rath. Mrs. Sokolof, a votaiteer and tOMher at the i. P. Lord School, devoted herself to the handicai^Md for many years, lie fund. aHving memorial to her extraordinary efibrts tor the handic^iped, benefits graduate students in the field of qiedal education. Sok(dof sch(dar8hq>s for the 1986r87 academic j^ear have been awarded to: Marda Greene—University of Nebraaka at Omaha; Marcy Noodell—University of Nebraoka-Lincoln. Five young people have been designated Beatrice and Note R SiemaB scholars for 1986r87. The sehdarsh^ fund was founded by the Nate H. Sherman Foundation to provide annual schdarsh^ for qualified cdlege students. Named in memory of an Omaha couple whose geoSrodty to the com(ConUnuod on Pag« B)
Learning Center opens llw Janrttk CidtQnl Arts Couiidl announces that it wOl pnaeat as its kick-off speaker for tha 1986 College of Jewish Learning, Davkj S. Wynian, S^t. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. Mr. Wyman is the author of the best selling book. Abandonment of the Jews: America and the HohMMOst, 1941-1946. The book documents, for the first time, the American and British indifference and culpability with regard to Jewish victims of the Hdocaust. Professor Wyman asserts that the two governments never intended torsecue large numbers of Eun^tean Jews and that the State DepartDavid S. Wyman ment and British Foreign Office actually obstmcted numerous propoeed rescue plans.
I The book, which took 16 years to docniment and research, "ties «verytUng together bringing it up-to^late and making the best use of the State Departmerit and IWar Department material on the Second World War," says Rwwl Hillberg, noted authority on the Hdocaust. "We are honored to have Mr. Wyman as our speaker this year," said Susan Pdey, CJL chairman. "As a ntm-Jew, as well as a noted historian, Mr. Wyman brings a unique perspective of the Holocaust. Our goal is to provide the Jewish population of Omaha with « complete perspective of the Holocaust, beginning with eyewitness testimony of what happened in Europe through the film "SHOAH" and bnding with what did not happen in the free world during the war years. We encourage everyone to view the film and then attend Mr. Wyman's lecture on Sept. 21. It is incumbent iqxBt every Jew alive in the twentieth century to bear witnees to the events in the worid iriuch took place between the years 1939-1946. We must all know what (Continued on Page S)
"Voices and echoes of the Holocaust"
By Glen H. Fineman As you are probably . aware by now, "SHOAH" is being brought to Omaha and presented by a consortium of Omaha Community organizations, including Jewish Family Service. As a complement to this production, Jewish Family Service is sponsoring an evening Of poetry, music, and discussion focusing on the long term impact of the Holocaust on survivors and their families. "Voices and Echoes of the Holocaust" is a program which consists of poetry by Julie^Heifetz, read by Ms. (Continued on Page 7)
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Filip Muller, survivor of Anschwita, tells his ezperienceo to Claude Ijanzmann in the filndng at SHOAH. Mr. Mailer, a Jew, was farced by the Naila to work In the death camps processing hnman beings for the gas chambers and Qfvena. BIr. Mailer desoibes his own attempt to Join a group of women who ore going to thdr deaths in the gas chamber. The wtmwn enomuoged him to survive and become a witnees to the iujootice that was done to them. SHOAH will be.shown September 7-14 at the JCC and UNO. See editorial on page 4.
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Jim Hartung will be the spedal guest at the kick-off of the Jewish Community Center gymnastics season on Sept. 7, 1:30 p.m. Mr. Hartung, an Omaha native and graduate of the Univer sity of Nebraska—Lincoln, was agdd medalist and star performer for the UNL men's gymnastic team. A member of the 1980 and 1984 U.S. Olympic teams, he was a gold medalist in the 1984 Olympics. Others scheduled to appear at the Sept. 7 kick-off include Christy Flugum, 1985 State High School all-
ByEiAdk Robert Segal graduated around first place gymnsAtics champion; Erika this spring from the Univer Idler, 18th place mid-west sity of Illinois, Champeignregional champion; mem- Urbana, with a Bachelar bers of the Nebraska Gold of Arts degree in "Urban Gymnastics team and the Planning" JCC's own class level gymnasts. Ezra Kohn. 3464 NeerFoUowing a brief address, park Drive, died Aug. 21. r. Hartung will be avail- He was a profeesor of Bodal ile for pictures and auto- work at the University ot Ndi>raaka-Linc(dn, a resigraphs. The gymnastics program, dent of Lincoln 21 years, which takes place in the WWII army veteran, memJCC gym, will also feature ber of Tifereth larad Synagogue, National Assodatian free popccm and door prizes plus teeshirts for thoee who of Social Woriier, American Public Health Association, register for classes. Council of Social Work Education. Survivors: wife, Harriet; stepson, Edward Dworsky, luck supper, so check with Boston, Mass. Interment was at Mr. Cai^ Iz Lewis or Billie Wagoner at VA. Also, a reminder mel Cemetery, with Rabbi from Billie of MIA day at Ian Jacknis officiating. MacArthur Chapter House, Menxxials suggested to the Tifereth Israel Synagogue Sept. 20, 11 a.m. For information on the or American Canco' Sociavailability of 16mm films, ety. one of which is the one about Hester Street, call The Dean of College of Mary Fellman, 334-8200, Human Ecdogy, University eit. 277. of Maryland, College Park, From historian Don has announced that Andrea Strauss, who, himself, is in D. Segal is included on the sick bay at home, notices Dean's list for the spring that a sympathy card was semester. She is the daughsent to M}rron Milder in ter of Richard and June Sememoriam for his mother, and a get well card to Oscar Diamond, hospitalized. The Tifereth Israel SisterIz Lewis' show at the VA Hospital will be Sept. 22 on hood is sponsoring "Lox a Monday, in lioi of Sunday. and Bagel Box" to be delivContact Paul Damewood, ered to your door or to surprise a friend with a unique chairman, for details.
tk« (JWV Wwoonac By Henry Stem Next meeting of JWV Epstein-Morgan Post #260 is Sept. 25 at Legion Hall, 7:30 p.m. Al Polak, in from Hawaii, was a guest at the Aug. 28 meeting. Commander Sol Mann rqxirted on an invitation to see Brighton Beach Memoirs at the Firehouse at reduced prices for us as a group; a memo from JCAC about the SHOAH filming, and the need for volunteers preceding the show, a letter from Shirley Goldstein about the great need to write Russian Jewish war veterans; a note from the Veterans Administration on the Sept. 24 5:30 p.m. gettogether at VA Medical Center, 12th floor, with pot
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brunch on Sunday, Sept 14. For 110, inchided are 6 bagels, 6 OB. lox, 3 OS. cream cheeee and freah-baked coffee cake. Fill out the form and send to Lax and Bagel Box, 3026 Calvert, Lincoln, Neb. 68602. An Oneg Shabbet, folkming services at the Tifereth laraei Synagogue on Aug. 22, honoring Betty Zelen was held as she leaves for her new home in New Haven, Conn. She was a farmer Tifereth Israel Sisterhood president. A recent guest of her mother, Betty Zelen, was Bemice Schimmd of Downey, Calif. FoUowing services on Aug. 30, Eugene and Shirley Schaffer gave an Oneg Shabbat hcncring their 40th wedding aimiversary. Mat Kushner and Laura Davis were married Aug. 17 in a gardoi ceremony at the Alice Able Paric. Judge Her^ bert Ronin officiated. F(dlowing the marriage rites, a recq>tion was held at the Hillcrest Coxmtry Club. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. E. Volkers and parents of the groom are Arline Kushnffl- and the late Jerry Kushner. Mrs. Dorothy Kushner is the grandmother. AU are from Lincoln.
CENSUS PUBLISHED NEW YORK (JTA) - A census on Jewish schools in the United* Sutes, conducted by the Jewish Education Service of North America (JESNA), enumerates 2,360 schools, of which 499 are day schools—inchiding 55 independent preschools-and 1,861 are supplementary schools. HUNGER STRIKE WASHINGTON (JTA)Dr. Josqib Irlin, who has been seddng to emigrate from the Soviet Union since 1979, has begun a hunger strike in Moscow, according to the Union of Councils for Soviet Jews. TRANSLATES BIBLE LOS ANGELES (JTA)Father Martin McNamara, a Dublin priest whose aides
include Rabbi Samson Le vey of of the Hebrew Union College here, has arranged for the first English translation in 16 volumes of all the Targuma comprising the Aramaic Bible (Old TesUment). Aramaic was the common langiiage of the Jewish people in Palestine from the second century before the birth of Jesus. SUBIMIT ON TELAVIV (JTA) Prime Minister Shimon Peres and Egyptian Presidoit Hosni Mubarak are to hold a summit meeting during the first half of September, Peres said. The announcement came a day after sources in Cairo had reportedly said that Mubarak would not agree to a summit until the boundary dispute over the 25-acre beachfront called Taba was resolved.
Youth director Alice Flom, president of United Synagogue of America, Centrd States/Provinces Region, announces the appointment of Audrey Eisenstein as regional youth director, Emtza Region. The Emtza Region youth director's office will be in the Jewish Community Center of Minneapolis at 4330 So. Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis, Minn., 55416. The youth office will functioii under the supervision of the United Synagogue Regional Executive Director, Jim Sherman, who is located in Sioux City, Iowa.
Former Omahan, Arnold N. Kimmel, executive director of the Tarzana (California) Medical Center, received a Fellowship to the American College of Health Care Executives, held at the 52nd Convocation, Aug. 3, in Toronto, Canada. Susan Friedman has been awarded a pink Buick Regal in recognition of her leadership and sales achievements with Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc. . FOR LEASE
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YOUNG JUDEA The Young Judea chapter is now fonning in Omaha. Over 30 children from 3rd through 6th grades participated in the first meeting which featured Great Scott the Magician and an ice cream social. Ira Weiss, the regional Representative from Chicago, explained goals and objectives of the group to the children and parents, and the date of Sept. 14 is being held for the next event: "TIKUN OLAM BOWLATHON", at Cougar Lanes, 3510 S. U4th St. The cost is $2 and the time is 1:30 to 3:30. PIcMe RSVP to Rini Goosher by Sept. 12 at 668-2767. BETHEL WOMEN'S LEAGUE The Beth El Women's League opening luncheon will take place at noon on Sept. 9 at Beth EL The Showtime Players will present "Honorable Menschen," a musical salute to the league's volunteers. Sitter service is available by reservation for $4.60. RSVP by Sq>t. 4 to Rose Roffman 330-4314, Reva Oruch 391-8344. Members of the Showtime Players include Susie Drazen, Pam Freidlander, Beth Ginsburg, Darlene Golbitz, Rini Gonsher, Margie Gutnik, Patty Nogg, Maxine Noodell, Sibby Wolfson, Sheryl Lee and Shirley Kirshenbaum. HADASSAH The Hadassah Executive Conunittee will meet Sept. 10 at 9:30 a.m. at the home of EUen Albin, 14606 Gumming, 493-4331.
UAUA2ttiAll Anne K«txman, Judy Katzman ud Sue Bnuck were among 1800 Hadaaaah women and assodatM who attended the Naticmal Conference at the Fontaindileu Hilton in Miami Beach. Titled "We came to the Land to Build—and to be Rebuilt ...", the cooferance featured the permanent rq>resentative of Israel to the U.N., Ambassador Binyamin Netanyahu. Omaha chiqiter won a Fundraiaing award, a Life Membership award, and the Honor Roll for Membership award as welL CRT It's not too late to RSVP for the Membership Dinner on Sept. 8 at Uie Landmark Apts. Ctubhooae. There is no charge if you bring a prospective member. For more information, call Denise Ipock at 334-2961. Sept. 15 is the first meeting of the year. Pay your dues by the start (rf the meeting and be eligible for the annual re-enroUmeot raffle. The meeting will be bdd at the home of Linda Smith, 12647 Izard Street in Candlewood. (The entrance on 132nd Street is dosed.) The meeting will start promptly at 7:30 so that the entertainment can start on time at 8:30. SOCIETY OF SURVIVORS Members of the Society of Survivors will hold a business meeting Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m., at Beth Israel Synagogue recreation room. The board of the Society will meet at 7 p jn. that evening.
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MISHPACUA Beth E!l's Mishpadia committee's monthly Shabbat dinner will be held on Sept. 12 fallowing the 6 p.m. Shabbat services in the Sanctuary. These "Second Shabbat" dinners are open to Beth El family groups, newcomers to the community and singles who wisii to make reser vatrans with Reva Oruch, 9324 Cuming Plaza, Omaha, Neb., 68114. before Sept. 10. Cost of the dinner is $6.60 for adults, $2.50 for chiMren between the ages of five and 13, and no charge for children under the age of five. Checks should accompany reservations. NCJW Card Schrwier, KETV ancborperson, is the speaker for the first NCJW general meeting Sept 16. ^ will qieak on "Women's issues Slid how they are rh»nging in NelMvska" Hie $6 salad hmcheon is at the Highland Country Cbuh. Reservations are due by Sqit. 10 and tauf be called in to Beth Ginsburg, 4939111; Sharon Epstein, 4960906; «• Judy Moore, 4961731. Babysitting will be available upon request. AMITWOBfEN HATIKVAH CHAPTER Hatikvah Chapter of Amit Women will hold a dinner meeting at Beth Israel Synagogue, 6 p.m., Sq>t 14. Cost of dinner is $4.50 per person.
Bonds women produce show ByPatddaN laraal Beads pabiidty Carol Ptrmm, gistsi al rhairwian for the Women's DiviaiaB State << I«MI Bonda, announced the ootnpletion of an original radio talk show, "Bonds For All Our Children," set to muak by Patty Nogg. Mrs. Parsow mmtioiisd that, "TUs exciting musical talk show will be preeented and performed by local talent to honor some of Omaha's womsn iHw have conaistently purchased Israel Bonds over the years through the W<Hnen's Division." Julee Katzman, aasodate chairman,
added. "EveiTone who can should plan to attend ths lunchean whkh win be haU on Sept 17 at the Jewiah Coammnity Center at noon." Mrs. Paraow continued. "Hiis year we will be adding i"~a*'''"g- new. Any woman who purehaaes a $600 bond will be Mtitlad to bring one gueat, and a pur duM of $1,000 and over will flititk the purcbaaer to bring two guaata. TUs excitiag new oonoapt should make for a nMwt sttcceesful and enjoyable aftet^ noon." Reeervations may still be made by calling the Israel Bond office at 341-1177.
High School of Jewish Studies opens year Sept. 10 "The Onoaha High School of Jewiah Studies haa a new look for the new year." According to Margo Riekes, cfaairaian, "Hie look is more dressed up than in the past We are offering an expanded curriculum which is geared to the needs and interests of Jewish teenagers." The first semester will begin on Sept 10 at the JCC. Preceding every class win be a social hour from 6:46 p.m. until 7:30 pjnf, during which snadta will be provided, akng with the opportunity to relax and to visit with friends. On Sept 10 there will be do-it-yourself ice cream sundaes and registratkm. Classes start pnmpUy at 7:30 pjn. and end at 9:16 pjn. Stanley Mitchell, directM' of the OHSJS program, stated that he was pleased to present a wide variety of classes and instructors. "We will begin the year with a course called 'Modem
Teenage Dilemmaa: A Jewish Perspective'." This course will be taught by the professional staff of Jewiah Family Servke. It wiH be presented in an opannliacuasion focum and deel with teenage problems such as drugs, akohol. intennar riage and inter-dating, suicide, self awarenees, and others. Akng with this vahieerelated course, there will also be (me on American Jewish literature taught by Susan Silver, and another on Jewish Current Events, taught by Al Ross. The second semester, which begins on Jaa 28, 1967, win feature oonreee on Jewish and American Law Compared; A Survey of Jewiah Ideas about such things as Jewish MjrstJdsm, the Choeen People, end the Hereafter and Roots: The Immigrant Experience. "It is the hope of the OHSJS committee and the United Talmud Torah of
Omaha Board that a'Roots' trip to New York City in the late qning wiU be available to the students in Hebrew Hi^" stated Gkiria KasUnr. Curriculum Committee chairman. The High School committee is currently working on a trip that wiD offer students first-hand knowledge of the Jewish immigrant experience while aeeing the diversity of Jewiah li^ in America today. The OHSJS program is open to all Jewish High School students in the Omaha area. For a brochure or registrati(m and fee information, contact Stanley Mitchell. 666-3770.
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SHOAH It's difficult for one like myself who has not seen the film documentary SHOAH to tell you how important it is for you to see it. It's difficult, but not impossible. This is because I have talked with people who have seen the film, and I have read a good deal about what type of material is presented. One of the problems in understanding the Holocaust is that this period of history took place in modem times and the facts of this monumental tragedy are incomprehensible. How could 20th century Germany—an advanced society by any known standard—involve itself in such a monstrous activity? How could the ethnic populations of many European countries not only accept the systematic extermination of Jews, but in many cases wholeheartedly support the process? The answers to these questions always have baffled me. -I was unable to understand 10 years ago, and I still cannot understand. Those who have viewed SHOAH say that the answers are in the film. As the camera pans the faces of Nazis, collaborators, and survivors, the painful truth emerges. Their words, their expressioiis, tell the terrible story. SHOAH is not a motion picture presented for entertainment. The documentary tells the story of the Holocaust ;• by those who lived it. SHOAH is akin to revelation. Participants and survivors disclosing the truth. Many will say that they already know enough. Enough is enough. How much pain can one review over and over i again? It's time to forget. I They are wrong. f The Holocaust is not to be forgotten. Out of the ashes, a body of knowledge is rising. Research: ers and historians are pursuing this unbelievable period - of time with academic vengeance. Books, Holocaust chairs at universities, tapes of survivors, Yad Vashem, and a Museum in Washington, D.C. will pass the misery of this time to future generations. The meaning of the Holocaust will live. .Thus, it is important for Jews and npn-Jews to gain a firmer understanding of what went on just 40 years ago, • so that hopefully, 40 years from now, true peace will reign in the world. It is time for madness to be abandoned in world affairs, and each of us has a role to play. SHOAH will help you understand. SCHEDULE Sunday, Sept. 7 at JCC Wednesday, Sept. 10 at JCC Friday, Sept. 12 at UNO Saturday, Sept. 13 at UNO Sunday, Sept. 14 at JCC TIMES Part I, 12:30 p.m. Part II, 6:30 p.m. Except Wednesday—reverse showings.
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When I 'm really pressed for time or, when I 've promised I am an American. I live in freedom, and I know my chil- to do more than I can easily manage, I often find myself dren will grow up free to be different than the rest of the saying, "If there were only another hour in the day or crowd. For being an American means being free to choose another day in the week, I could handle this better." one's own life style, one's own faith, one's own dream. Think about it. Let's say there was a way of adding As I said, I am an American. I have, however, one of another day to the week. We could use it for all the stuff those hyphens attached to my identity, and at the other that spilled over and didn't fit into the regular span of time. end of that dash I carry, with pride, the Jewish hegitage. But what would we call it? Maybe something like "Do-itSo, I am a Jew—a Jewish-American. day" ... fairly obvious, right? TTie day you do it all because Some of my fellow countrymen envision America, my you didn't have time before. How about "Complete-day"? America, as a "Christian nation." This kind of talk sends When you finally complete all that was still undone. shivers up and down my spine. All right, I'm no fool, I can We'd have to be very careful about this extra day. Placeadd and subtract; the majority of Americans are indeed ment would be important; I think it would be best to stick Christians of one stripe or another, and who's going to it in the middle, maybe between Wediiesday and Thursday. argue with that fact, especially around Dec. 267 But a If we put it on the end, pretty soon we'd have longer week "Christian nation?" Where does that leave me? As a ends. That would be fun but would defeat the original purtolerated guest? pose of the whole idea. ''Well, America is a country based on 'Judeo-Christian' The more I think about it, the better I like the idea. Imagprinciples," is the usual rejoinder when Jews and others ine what a boon an extra day would be to the student who voice their concern about the attempt to dismantle the bar- never has quite enough time to get the studying done, or rier between religion and government. But let's be realistic, the young mother who is so bogged down with work she Judaism isn't Christianity nor is there a religion called never has time for herself. The busy executive could no "Judeo-Christianity." The term historically symbolizes the doubt utilize one more day, and the athletes ... well, what common ideals which the two faiths share—the view that can I tell you? Let's get some more time for practice on society must be moral and just in order to bring godliness the field before game day, right? into the world. Nevertheless our two faiths are different, I should think the airlines would find the idea useful. I our rituals and theology diverge at crucial points. know one company that is so habitually late they could no Being a minority, however, sensitizes me to the needs of doubt straighten up their act by adding 24 hours to their other minorities, so in addition to the 6 million Jews of daily schedule. And the creditors who put a due date on America, I have to ask, what about the rights of Americans of the Islamic faith? Or the Hindus? Or the Shintos? Or the bill... they could extend things a bit, too, and leave the Buddhists? Or what about the religions of the very first less chance of losing the discount or, worse yet, pajring a Americans, you know, the folks who came over here two or late finance chargel I would suggest the television programmers use one exthree Ice Ages ago? What about the rights of the nonretra day to run all the dreadful movies and old cops and robligious among us, the agnostics and atheists? bers shows. You know, just stuff them all into one day and Some of those who make the claim of America being a "Christian nation" would have us think that the principle leave the rest of the time for something we want to watch. of separation between church and state is a communist idea Doesn't that sound reasonable to you? you think we should start some kind of movement "It is found in the Soviet constitution," they say, "not toDo interest people in my idea? I guess there would be ours!" arguments from the theologians about why there are seven Have these people ever read our Constitution's First days and Who decided on the original arrangement. Well, Amendment? I seriously wonder. It says quite succinctly: far be it from me to enter into such lofty discussions. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment But just remember, when some smart aleck genius figof religion, or prohibitiag the free exercise tiiereof." Sounds ures out how to extend time without offending anybody plain enough to me. No faith shall become the state religion ... it was my idea firsti of the United States. Our laws shall not be subjected to a theological purity test. No American shall be less American because of his or her religious beliefs, or lack thereof. On the other hand, our constitution does not proscribe the participation of religious people, of all faiths, in America's public life. In fact people motivated by religious ideals have done great things for our country—from the Founding Fathers to the Abolitionists to Martin Luther King, Jr. But there is a fine line between religiously motivated ideals as a catalyst for change, and mixing religion with government, favoring one faith over another. Exclusivity is not an American ideal. If America is to work, then America must be for everybody—believers of all faiths and non-believers of all stripes—or America will not be America anymore.
(E(gltt(gir@ to tke (gdfltoir) The editors reserve the right to shorten letters for reasons of length or content. To the Editor I would like to express my disappointment upon hearing that Sam Beber Century Chapter AZA1100 has folded. I had heard that the chapter was having problems, but I was surprised to hear that it had actually folded. This is not the first time AZA #100 has had difficulties, but it has always been able to bounce back and rebuild. I hope the recent members of AZA 1100 realize what an incredible AZA chapter they have allowed to dissolve. I was the Sweetheart for AZA 1100 in 1980-1981; I look back on that time as one of the happiest, most rewarding times of my life. Not only did I learn a lot, but I made manjr'friendsUps, some which will last a lifetime. I always felt that the members of AZA #100 cared more about the organization, the chapter, and each other than most other AZA chapters. I hope some day soon the charter of Sam Beber Century Chapter AZA #100 will be reactivated with the same spirit it had when I was associated with itMarcy Froat
Cantors three, Mollie too! Omaha's Young Energetic Seniors hosted the Kansas City group to a luncheon last week in the Jewish Community Center. Providing entertainment were Omaha's cantors, from left, Harold Firestone, Ehnil Berkovits and Leo Fettman. Older adult worker Mollie Delman joins in the fun.
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Jerusalem Lights! Camera! Action! "Hello Jerusalem" takes us on the set of Israeli movie mogul, Menachem Gcdan, as he films his latest work, "Delta Force," the story of the TWA hijacking. The program will be shown on Cox Cable Channel 7 this Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. It re-runs Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.
SCHUPACKyNATHAN Mr. and Mrs. Eli 1. Schupack aimounce the engagement of their daughter, Rae, and Robert Gibney
The Negev Kibbutz Rivivim, once Israel's southern most outpost, dedicates a museum to its early beginnings when a handfid of settlers held off an entire Egjrptian divisicm during the Independence war. Walter Zanger walks along the ancient road of Judah Maccabi and tells of the Maccabean revolt. Other highlights: Eno Rosen, Israel's popular mime; Israeli youngsters dreaming of becoming part of the Maccabiah Tel-Aviv, Israel's most successful pro basketball team; and Israel Industry prize winners.
Honored Beth Friedman (right) president, B'nai B'rith Women, presents a gift to Andrea Gonlman, outgoing International N'siah of B'nai B'rith Girls daring a brunch in her honor recently.
Nathan of New York, N.Y. He is the son of Mr. Cyrus H. Nathan, of Rockport, Texas, and the late Maxine G. Nathan. Ms. Schupack is regional counsel (liquidation) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, New York Region, and graduated from Carleton College, Northfield, Minn., and the University of Nebraska College of Law. Mr. Nathan is a portfolio manager with Starwood Corporation, New York, N.Y. He graduated from Yale College, New Haven, Conn., and received a master's degroefrom the Wharton School of the Univefaty of Pennsylvania. The couple plans a Sept. 28 wedding at Beth Israel Synagogue in Omaha.
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At the Aug. 19 meeting, the earlybirds had a double treat with moderators, Murray Borden and Art Grossman. To luncheon—Motzi by Doc Margolin, Benschen by Charlie Fellman. At the Sept. 16 meeting, we will have the election of officers for next year, and the installation of officers wiU be Sept. 30. The Mitzvah envelope subbed for the Mitzvah Box. Preskient Gerakl Bcrbstein greeted guest Morrie Babemhite of Fremont, the donor of the President's gavel, Sid Klopper, son of Abe, Abe Hermansen, in REMER/BISANG Mr. and Mrs. Miles Re- from the Coast, guest of Sol mer announce the engage- Mann, JWV Commander, ment of their daughter, and urged new members to Sharon Jean, to Claude attend our delightful Bisang of Overland Park, gatherings. Greeted were BiU Joseph, too long absent, Kan. A Nov. 8 wedding is and returnee from sick bay. planned at the New Reform Herb Forbes. Sunshine Chairman, Temple in Kansas City, Mo. Norm Wohlner, reported
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Beth Israel SERVICES: Friday: Kabbalat Shabbat, 7 p.m. : Saturday: I Morning service 8:45 a.m. A Kiddush follows the service in the Social Hall. Youth services 10 a.m. Services, for all Talmud Torah students, are in the Goldstein Chapel with Cantor Leo Fettman. Mincha 7:30 p.m. Mincha is followed by Shalosh S'udot. Ma'ariv and Havdalah. Sunday: Morning service 9 a.m. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. SISTERHOOD Sisterhood's activities for the new year begin on Sept. 9. A Sisterhood board meeting wiU be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Recreation room. . A full member luncheon meeting will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Social Hall. Linda Dunn, program chairman, will presoit a program based on a Jewish quiz show. Reservations can be made by phoning Florence Kricsfeld, 4%-0376 or Esther Wax, 393-4442. BOARD MEETING The next meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be held Sept. 10 at 7:30 in the Social HalL The meeting will be presided over by Manny Goldberg, president.
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This issue of the Press appears on the first day of Elul. In traditional circles the 27th Psalm is added to the daily service. And it continues to be recited until the High Holy Day season has been concluded. It is often called a "penitential psabn," but the reader win not« that it is a psahn of steadfast faith, rather than an appeal for forgiveness. Steadfast faith and unfaltering courage. I remember (when I was young and still impressionable!) hearing a rabbi preach on the first Shabbat of EluL He was known as an architect with words and a spell-binder. He prided himself on building whole structures of religious idea and conoqtt, sometimes profound, with the sheer power of his rhetoric and his dramatic delivery. It need hardly be noted that that style of preaching is largely out of vogue among Jews, and we tend to appreciate straightforward delivery and clear idea rather than intoxicating word-flow and dramatic voice and gesture. But this was long ago, comparatively. It was the day of the silver-tongued orator, and the rabbi whom I had heard on the subject of Elul prided himself on the high sterling content of his delivery. "It was ... ELUL.'" He went on to paint a word picture of the coming of Elul to the shtetl. It was profoundly disturbing emotionally to the simple-minded, religiously motivated, Jewishly faithful among our grandparents. Here was a warning that the Hdy Days were approaching. The time of
judgment was at hand, lliirty days ahead, to be sure, but relentlessly and ineluctably approaching. It was Elul and Tishri was not far ahead. For previous generations none of this was taken lightly. The great Day of Judgment was a Day of Judgment. Virtue and sinfulness were the themes, expressed or unexpressed, in everyone's thinking. The theme of Teshuvab, Repentance, ran through and charged the whole atmosphere, for Repentence was the key to forgiveness. The very breeze, the sunli^t, the lingering shadows of evening, the mysterious noises of the night, all whispered, Teshuvah. It was... ELUL. Both nature and human nature responded to the new page on the calendar... It was ELUL. The older colleague whom I heard deliver that sermon is now gone, and so is his style of oratory. To be brutally frank, most of us would consider such a sermon corny. We would wonder whether the preacher was honest, sincere, genuine, or was he simply painting a picture from number to number. There- is a "but." The "but" is that there was sincerity in the hearers, and a simplicity of spirit that was r^igious in a true sense. The Holy Days approaching were the Yomin Noraim, the Days of AWE. Those of us who have lost that simplicity, as a child loses his innocence, must strive to replace it with something equally effective, spiritually, if on a more profoiud basis. It is still Elul, and Tishri is coming. The 27th Psalm ends: Hope in the Lord and be strong./ Take courage; hope in the Lwd.
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Scholarship recipients (Contlnuad from Paga 1) munity and other cities ia well known, the fund seeks candidates of demonstrated potential. This year's Sherman scholars are: Danielle Epstein—University of Southern California; Cheryl Flatowicz—Methodist School of Nursing; Jennifer Forman—University of Kansas; Maria Kalenius—Metro TecjinicBl Community College; Dana Nogg—Colorado College. The Bureau of Jewish Education administers eight scholarships and loan programs for the Jewish Federation of Omaha. These programs cover areas of Jewish education from preschool to graduate school, and from camping through Israel pilgrimages. However, costs have risen in all areas. The cost of Israel pilgrimages alone has more than doubled in the past six years I Residential camps, which provide intensive Jewish programming, require trips to other states, thereby adding substantially to the cost of attendance. Most dramatically, the coat of university study has risen greatly. In-state programs are still the best value, but the University of Nebraska and the various state colleges have witnessed substantial rises in tuition each year. For those who are qualified for special programs not available within the state, the cost can be overwhelming. Because of such heavy financial burdens, the endowments now in place caimot provide more than a small fraction of the needed funds. Loans, both private and governmental, are necessary and many students find that they are deeply in debt after the undergraduate years of college. Anyone who wishes to contribute to the Feldman, Greenberg, Schrager, Sherman or Sokolof ftmds, or to the David E. Beber
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College opens (ConUnuad from Page 1) r«a]ly happened in the Shoah so that we can prevent it from ever happening again." David S. Wyman is the grandson of two Protestant ministers. He has a Ph.D. in history and currently teaches at the Univei^ sity of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has twice been the chairman of the Judaic studies program. Mr. Wyman is a special adviser to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council and is a member of the Academic Advisory Board of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. He is a recipient of the Jewish book award and is the author of Paper Walls: America and the Refugee, 1938-1941. Further inf ormaticm about the lecture and the Fall College of Jewish Learning may be obtained by calling Helen Rifkin, 334-8200, extension 232.
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Dinner committee members named Helocauat Memorial MoMum diiioer committee members for the Sqit. 27 Nebraska dinner are: left, Pennie Davis; at right, front row fram left, BobUe E|wUia and Marlene Dandy; back row fnmi left, Susan Fried, Mickey Storm and Jaacy CampbdL The 1-M p.m. dinner will take place at the Ak-Sar-Ben Hall and will culn^tc Nebraska's efforU to raise funds of $1,000,000, Nebraska's share of what b a national effort to raiae funds of $100,000,000 for the building of the musenm in Washington, D.C.
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Sally Barenbaum and Bruce Meyers announce the Aug. 24 birth of their first child, Douglas BarenbaumMeyers. Grandparents are Bettie and Stanley Barenbaum, St. Paul, Minn., and Roie and Bernie Meyers, Omaha. Great-grandparents are Gert Devitt, St. Paul and Ida and Bill Gassner of Miami, Fla.
Dr. Roy Forman and Paula Saunders of Tallahassee, Fla., announce the Aug. 26 birth of a daughter, Kaitlin Saunders. They also have a daughter, Laine Ashley, three. Grandparents are Mrs. Morton Richards, the late Keith Saundo^ and Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Forman of Cape Coralj Fla.
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