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Tanenbaum calls campaign 'ideologically dangerous myth' RICHMOND, VA.,-Rabbi Mare H. ^Tanenbaum, director of International Relations of the American Jewiah Committee, Itold a group of diatinguiahed clergymen, .educatora and lawyera ^t the "New Chriaitian Right" campaign to Christianize iAmerkaaod^ eatablish a Chriatian repub^c was "an ideologically dangwous myth mc American demcwracy which must not go |unconteated." \ Rabbi Tanenbaum apoke at the National !Confa«nce for Religious Freedom at the yPaOKaok'ShKVtan Hotel in Rkfantond. The iNnxlay aunfareuce, part of a year-long peelebndioB of the bicentennial of the Vir^jinie Statute for Religious Freedom, is mwnaoNd try the CitizeDS to Commemorate wt Statute for Religious Freedom. \ PtsaiiD% othera who spdce at the CcMiferbnce were farmer U.S. Supreme Court Jua[tice Arthur J. Goldberg; Dr. Robert M. lO'Neil, president of the University of Vir' ; Jease Choper, dean of the Univerair of California School of Law at Berkeley; Samuel D. Proctor, senior minister of [Abyaainian Baptiat Church in New York; Jather Charles M. Whelan, Aaaodate Edi|or, AnMriea, md Profeasor of Law at Fcrd(ham Univaiaity; and Rex E. Lee, attorney M Waahingtoo, D.C. p "Much of the present'New Ri^t'public ^iiacuaaioB of issues aeema to be characterjied by that traditional scenario of political conflict between the 'children of light' pmd the 'drildren of darkness.'" Rabbi ^aneobuim said. [ There is too much demonology in the curItent discussion, which appears to consign ^c^tical candidates to bdng demolished as paataaic," he added, with secular humanists htanding at the side of Satan. I "One has a sense that some'New Right' ladvocatea perceive America as if it were a toast camp revival meeting," Rabbi TaneniHnun stated, "whooe characteristic method was to pkmge into anguiah the ainner ,over the state of hie soul, then bring about I Cfxafession of faith by overainqdifying the 1 aa a choice between a dear good i an obvious eviL" Obaerving that some "New Christian ' ipokaenien have asserted cr inqdied at "the Founding Fathers" of our nation iived America as "a Christian Repub-
lic," Rabbi Tanenbaum said that such assertions contradicted everything Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jeffers<», James Madison, and others stood and fought for. The campaign by some members of the "New Christian Right "to elect "born-again Chriatiana" to public office "is anathema to everything American democracy stands for," Rabbi Tanenbaum stated. "It violates Article 6 of the United States Constitution, which forbids the exercise of 'a religious test' for any citizen running for public office. The American people must repudiate that anti-democratic practice-"
SDI and Israel By David Friedman WASHINGTON |JTA)-Th« techaolcgy being devdcysd through the StratagieSlafense Initiative (SDI) will not ooly provide a defenn minst intercontinental bidlisttc miaaOes (ICBM), but also against shortrange missiles such aa threaten Israel, two Pentagon officials stressed Wednesday. Frank Oaffney, Jr., Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nudear Forces and Arms Control Policy, and Air Force Lt. Gen. James Abrahamson, director of SDI, discussed SDI, popularly known as "Star Wars," and Israel before a group of Jews from across the country at the Old Executive Office Building, next to the White House. Qaffiiey said that Israel wants a defense against tactical ballistic missiles that now threaten it from the air, land or sea The Soviet Union has provided Syria with the highly-accurate SS-21 missile which can hit Israel's population centers, as well as military targets. Abrahamson said that Israel must stop a misale "not in the last few seconds wh^ it goes off over that tiny country... The best place to stop it is as soon as possible right after it's launched." There is a popular misconception that SDI is aimed at providing the United States with an "umbr^" against ICBMs, Abrahamson said. But he said the program is aimed to find "an effective defenae against ballistic missiles of all ranges" to protect the UtS. and its allies, induding IsraeL
Governor applauds Hadassah Governor Bob Kerrey applanda Hadaaaah Wednesday after iandag a prodamation !• honor of the iifgf"t"**""'* ^"t*** —ln^aary. He |wamitaH the pradiHatfan to NanVI Carm, president trf the Llaodn Chapter of Hadaasah, wiio in tnm praaeated the Goveraer with a cotificate in connection with the planttng of a tne In hia haaat ini t laraeL llie Qovemar eaiUer gave Hadaasah a State flag to be flown tb laraal for Hadasnah's Jabilee celebration.
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Nobel winner Etie Wtesel speaking liere in April Elia Wiesel-winner Of the Nobd Peace nise-wiU.apeak in Omaha next April in connection with the conmiunity's observance of Yom RaShoah. . His appearance April 29 irill be under the auspices of the Jewish Cultural Arta Council and the United Christian Campus Ministries. Mr. Wiesel, human ri«^ta aetaviat, wither, lecturor and philoeopher, apoke in Omaha in 1983 during a lecture at Crei||^ht(n Uniyfpijty «^^ •|^«|pGp0miunity Rehitioiis Ctimmitfee of tbs Jewiah Federation of Omiaha. lite ii>ove photo was taken by the Jewiah Press during a press ccmference preceding the 1983 lecture.
Jewish Nobel Laureates to be honored in New York NEW YORK-Fwty-five American Jewiah liTobol Laureates will be honored for their otmtributions to human knowledge by the Jewish Acad«ny of Arts & Sciences at a special convocation in New York City on Nov. 12. The ceremony will mark the approaching SOth anniversary of the award of the Nobd Prize to physicist Albot Einstein, who was himself a fdlow of the Jewish Academy of Arts & Sciences. Presiding at the ceremonies wil) be former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Arthur J. Goldberg, who is chairman of the Board of the Academy. Isaac Bashevis Singer, the noted author and the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1978, will deliver the keynote address. The Albert Einstein 1937 Fellow of the Jewish Academy of Arts & Sdences Commemorative Medal will be presented to the Nobel Laureates present at the ceremony by Justice Goldberg. "It's a tribute long overdue, Mr. Goldbo'g said, for they exemplify the contribution of Jews to human knowledge. They comprise more than 28% of American Nobd Prize winners, which is meaningful in view of the fact that Jews represent 2.6% of the population of the United Statea." Prof. Abraham I. Katsh and Joe^h Handleman, preaident and vice president respectively, of the Jewish Academy, will also be presented with-a Commemorative Medal in hcmor of their long yeara of service to the Academy. The Academy's convocation will be hdd at the New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Paric Weat. The afternoon convocation will take place in the first fk>or auditorium between 4 p.m. and6:16p.m. • The dinner ceremonies will take idace in the Auduboh Gallery on the ftturth floor of
the Sodety buikling between 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Misha Raitzm of the Metropolitan Opera will sing. The Jewiah Academy of Arts & Sciences waa created in 1936. Fellows of the Academy indnde illustriaus names of Jewish men and women with outstanding accomplishments in the arts and sdences, in the humanities and in •"•«'<««"''• Hiey indude Salo W. Baron, Felix Frankfurther, Nelson Glueck, Chiidm Heizog, Isaac Herzog, Norman Lamm, Jan Peerce, Amo A. Penzias, Hyman Rickover, Cecil Roth, Albert B. Sabin, Jonaa E. Salk, Abba Hilld Silver, Edward Teller, Franz Werfd, Elie Wiesel, Harry A. Wolfaon, Herman Wouk and Rosalyn Yalow. For further information contact: Benjamin Saxe, (212) 767-1628.
Group seel<s cemetery aid A meeting to develop a plan for maintaining the Jewish cemetery in Council Bluffs will take place Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. in the Hoitage Iim, 36th and Broadway, Council Bluffs. According to Maynard 8. Telpner, the meeting has beein called to figure out a way to fund the perpetual care of the cemetery. "It is falUng into disrepair and neglect," he said. Mr. Maynard suggested that many people in the Omaha^ouncil Bluffs area today and former residents of the area have parents or family members buried in the cemetery and thus are interested in preserving the grounds. Mr. Telpner tnay be contacted at 712-332-5607.
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3 The late Bennett G. Hornstein has been selected to receive the Nebraska State Bar Association Executive Council's Award of Special Merit in recognition of his 20-year record of service to the poor.
RIFT JERUSALEM (JTA) National Religious Parly leader Yoaef Burg lashed out against ultra-Orthodox Jews, accusing them of "creating a rift in our people." Burg, who is Minister of Religious Affairs, charged that the ultra-Orthodox "are deepening hatred and are themselves responsible for extremism in the non-re'ligious camp." TEACHING AWARD WASHINGTON (JTA) B'nai B'rith International has announced an award to honor the author of a book, I, film or videotape which has , made "an important contribution" to the continuation of Jewish education.
Boosalis at Temple Israel Mimi Waldbaum introduces Helen Boosalis to a group of about 75 attending Temple Israel Sisterhood's candidates' fonun Tuesday night. Ma. Waldbanm said that Republican candidate Kay Orr also had been invited, but was unable to attend. Mrs. Boosalis said her initial priorities as Governor would be agriculture, economic growth, and education.
COUNCIL BLUFFS HADASSAH By Toby Richards Lori Posin will be the featured speaker at the Council Bluffs Hadassah Annual Donor luncheon meeting on Oct. 30,12:30 p.m. at B'nai Israel Synagogue,'618 Mynster St. Ms. Posiii will discuss the issues relating to Israel that are before Congress. She represents AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. A most interesting afternoon is assured. All members are urged to attend and bring a friend. For reservations, phone Barbara Brown 322-0779.
Daub meets Orlov Congressman Hal Daub meets with Yuri Orlov the recently released Soviet dissident. Daub Qeft) spoke with Orlov (center) and Congressman Don Ritter (right) RPA. Orlov was a co-founder of the Moscow Helsinki Watch Group which reports Soviet violations of theHelsinki Human Rights Accord. Orlov was released from internal exile in the Soviet Union. CLIP AND SAVE-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 Temple Israel Congregational Dinner 5:45 p.m., Tgmpie Beth Ei Shabbat Dinner 6 p.m. Beth El
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 SUKKOT - JCC CLOSED SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 JCC CLOSED - SUKKOT No UTTO Classes MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 Hebrew Class 9:30 a.m. Y.E.S. 10 a.m. (Flu Shots) JCC Executive Committee 7:30 p.m. CRT Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Smokenders 7 p.m. If You Have Diabetes Program 7 p.m. Federation Leadership Development Orientation 7:30 p.m. Beth Israel Sisterhood Board Meeting 10:30 a.m. Beth Israel Beth Israel Sisterhood Luncheon 12:30 p.m. Beth Israel UTTO Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. Beth El WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Braille Class 9 a.m. Hebrew Class 9:30 a.m. Wellness Keys Program 7:30 p.m. Jewish High School 7:30 p.m. Federation Leadership Development Orientation 7:30 p.m. B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers— Noon—Howard Johnson's Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting 4 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 LOVE Volunteer Workshop 10 a.m. JCC-CPA Children's Program 10 a.m. Hebrew Class 6:30 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 6:45 p.m. Walk-In Drop-In 10 a.m. Beth El No UTTO School Jewish War Vets Meeting 7:30 p.m.
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David S. Perlman was awarded the Nebraska Stpte Bar Association Robert M. Spire Pro Bono Award in recognition of his outstanding service as a member of the NSBA Legal Services/Lawyer Referral Program. Phyllis Zabin, a secretary in the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, was honored on Oct. 10, by the University of Nebraska's Board of Regents as Outstanding Employee of the month of October. Her selection was based on nominations by faculty, supervisors and co-workers. At the Board of Regents' meeting, University President, Ronald Roskins, noted Mrs. Zabin's .12 years of dedication, skillfulness and conunitment to the values of education. In recognition of the honor, she received a citation and a gift certificate^ Mike Milder and Lenny Markel have opened a Packaging Store in Las Vegas, Nev. Mr. Milder and Mr. Markel said that the Packaging Store serves those who need more service than the Post Office can provide £md who don't have enough to ship by a moving company.
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JCC, Clarkson co-sponsor cancer program at JCC Cancer is this country's second leading cause of death after heart disease. With early diagnosis and prompt treatment, cancer can often be cured. To promote a greater consciousness and understanding of this increasing public health problem. The Jewish Community Center's Health and Physical Education Department and Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital are co-sponsoring a cancer awareness program entitled "Prevention and Early Detection of Cancer," on Nov. 12, 7-9 p.m. in the Jewish Community Center theater, "With cancer becoming so prevalent, we feel it is essential to educate the public about what warning signs to look for and when to act," says Dr. Eugene Zweiback. "Early detection is paramount in treating cancer for cure." The program is open to the public, $2 for JCC members and $3 for non-members. The program will focus on the five most common types of cancer that can often be cured with early detection and treatment. Clarkson physicians will cover the topics of breast can' cer, colo-rectal cancer, gynecological cancer, lung cancer and urological cancer. Brochures and educational displays including information on breast self exams will also be available. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Chuck Arnold, physical education director, at 3348200, Ext. 222.
Quack, quack! What can a reviewer say about a show in which one of the performers arrives in a limousine and not only walks like a duck, but quacks like a duck. Guess what? Precious, a member of the cast of Scrambled Feet, now playing at the French Underground, is • duck. The show is a spoof of show busiaesa with clever songs and sldto about the perils of auditioning, noisy theatergoers and ciin«nt stage trends. The Omaha production of the New York hit marks the premiere of the show in this ar«a. Performances are sdieduled through Nov. 22. (M. M.)
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By Jan Janice Detty I Take an innovative it man [with a comic streak, add him to a family business and what have you got? You've got Steve Chasen's Triangle Metro Laundry at 805 North 45th Street. Entertainment is what [Sets this laundry apart from others of its kind. Not entertainment in the form of piped in Musak or cable TV, but live performances using local talent. It all started in 1982 with square dancing. Mr. Chasen [then progressed to a rock and roll band using his own special brand of humor to [what were then becoming [frequent weekly perforrinonces. ^ Mr. Chasen describes his humor as 'quasi profession"al.' He sang rock songs such (as 'Satisfaction' and 'Light [My Fire' using his talent as ^an impersonator to use the Ivoices of Yogi Bear and Richard Nixon. In all, Mr. .Chasen does about 15 differt voices. The ex-insurance salesman had fun for awhile, but jthen ASCAP, the professional music-licensmg or;anization paid a visit to the undry stage. "Even though I 'paid' my tertainers in trade for sundry services," said 'hasen, "they still wanted jme to pay ASCAP dues."
Steve Chasen According to Mr. Chasen, who graduated with a BA in history from UNO in 1975, ASCAP was originally formed to protect the rights of vaudevillians. "Unfortunately a lot of good musicians can't find work because they can't afford the dues." he said. Feeling that he could not afford the dues he switched to magic. So far he has been lucky enough to gleen his establishment's talent from his own employees. The magician who performed this summer is also the laundry's pressman, Bill Brown. Mr. Chasen considers all three of his laundry atten-
dants to be comedians to some degree. Utilizing his employees' talent was part of the reason he merged music/comedy with laundry. Another part of the reason was that he wanted to draw more people into the laundry. Because of his location he gets a lot of Creighton students, so rock music seemed a natural. Other reasons for this strange mixture were that he had spent many years behind a desk and wanted very much for his job to be interesting. Being the gregarious type, he also wanted something where he
could meet people. He says he likes the idea that he found a gimmick for the laundry that could involve friends and family. Mr. Chasen's non-competitive nature is apparent in his business. ' "There is enough business out there for everybody," he emphasizes, "We don't have to get cut throat in bu^i^ ness. The only people who do that are those who like to be that way." He does emphasize that besides monthly entertainment his laundry is special in other ways. "We give personalized service," Mr. Chasen said. "With the holidays here, I want people to knpw that our laundry hancUes religious garments with a special sort of consideration and reverence that other laundries might not understand." A family man, Steve Chasen is married to the former Debbie Slutzky and has a nine-year-old daughter, Danielle, and twin fouryear-old sons, Matthew and Jeremy. Bom and bred in Omaha, Mr. Chasen and his family are active in many organizations at the JCC. Mr. Chasen said he would like to see more people involved in community events such as those offered at the JCC.
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The Jewish Press is proud to present in this issue the complete text of the address made by Secretary of the Interior Donald Model Sept. 26, at the Nebraska Dinner of State for the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Part of any newspaper's responsibility is to document the present so that future generations can have an accurate record of the times. The Nebraska Dinner of State was a historic occasion and a speech delivered by a member of the President's Cabinet deserves ample coverage. Secretary Hodel's remarks are as follows. Omaha, Nebraska September 27, 1986 I am enthusiastic and honored to be with you this evening. This is an important event. Part of its importance lies in the fact that, by your presence, the fund-raising effort for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will take a significant step forward. But, of at least equal significance, is the message that is being sent tonight from Omaha to all comers of this great land: The Heartland of America cares. . Our host tonight is your Governor. Governor Kerrey, I want to thank you for arranging this dinner. Your doing so is part of the effort of several Governors from all parts of the nation, who, regardless of party affiliation or philosophical persuasion, also are sending a message: they care, and they want their fellow citizens to care. One of the events in my life which contributed to my caring so deeply about the U. S. Holocaust Memorial Museum occurred not quite three years ago. I was Secretary of Energy at the time and was in Israel to meet with my counterpart. We took a side trip to Yad Vashem, the Israeli memorial museum to the Holocaust. Throughout the museum there were mementos of the Holocaust . . . and photographs. The photographs did not leave much to the imagination. The horror of the Holocaust was set forth in vivid detail, and even the most innocent child could not come away without realizing what the Holocaust was all about. No person could fail to imderstand that the Holocaust was mankind at its very worst; the state at its most calculating evil. At Yad Vashem there is a memorial to the dead of the Holocaust. It is a room made of stone, and it is very dark. The darkness helps remind one of the darkness that descended over Europe for so many agonizing years. In the . center of the room there flickers a flame in memory of the six million men and women, and the one million children among them, who were murdered in the Holocaust. I was privileged to lay a wreath at the memorial and was overwhehned by the effect of that eternal flame in that dark and stone-cold room. It was a gripping, moving experience. No civilized man or woman could fail to be moved. We are going to have our own memorial and museum to the Holocaust in the United States. A year ago, I exercised my responsibility as Secretary of the Interior to approve the architecture plans for the memorial museum. It will be a magnificent addition to our nation's capital. From an architectural standpoint, it will be very much in keeping with the dignity and beauty of the other important memorials in Washington. And, just as the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials send their own powerful messages about freedom and justice, the U. S. Holocaust Memorial Museum will send its own, very straightforward message: We must remember the Holocaust; we must never forget. But, some ask, why do we have need for these museums and memorials? Why do we seek to remember such a painful episode in history? The answer is two-fold. First, we need to remember the Holocaust not merely because of that specific event in itself, but to help us remem-
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ber what can happen if weforget about man's capacity to be inhuman. We must not forget that there is a very thin veneer of civilization in this world. Oh, some may say the Holocaust occurred only because of that maduian. Hitler. These persons question the relevance to today's world of those events which, however horrible, took place 40 to 50 years ago. Well, let's just examine and learn from one event which took place during Hitler's reign of terror. Let's remember the Cristal Nacht, the night of broken glass. That was the night in the 1930's when, under Hitler's orders, his hooligans went on a rampage, breaking the glass windows of every known Jewish shopkeeper in Germany, beating up every Jew found on the streets of the very civilized cities of Berlin and Hamburg and setting their synagogues on fire. And all of that in front of the turned backs of the police whose duty it was to protect people. It can happen again. In fact, it has. Let me tell you about what we might call Cristal Nacht in Managua. Better yet, let me quote from the account of three Jews who escaped from Nicaragua after the Marxist Sandinistas took over. It was 1978 in Managua. The Sandinistas fire-bombed the synagogue which had about 25 worshippers inside. A group trying to escape from the burning house of worship were confronted by masked gunmen who identified themselves as Sandinistas. One was quoted as saying: "What Hitler started, we'll finish." You bet it can happen again. ' Look at the fate of Andrei Sahkarov or Anatoly Shcharansky, whose only crimes iinder the Soviet regime were that they believed in the word of God as revealed through Moses. Is there any difference between the knock on the door of one's home in the middle of the night when the fiat belongs to the KGB rather than to the Gestapo? Aak some of the people who have come to our shores from Castro's Cuba or who were lucky enough to escape from Vietnam after the Communists took over. Ask them whether tyranny is dead. Ask them whether ordinary human beings living in a police state can be imprisoned, tortured or killed just because they had political or religious beliefs out of favor with the despot. Secretary of State George Schultz put it so well when he described a few years ago the first reason why we must remember the Holocaust. We must remember, he said, that man's capacity for evil did not die in the bunker with Adolph Hitler. The second reason why we must remember the Holocaust is that it teaches us a crucial lesson. We never must forget that the Holocaust was significant not only because a few evil people perpetrated crimes against humanity that almost defy description. Rather, it is that so many otherwise decent people let them do it. Simply put, we must be alert to our opportunities to mobilize the opinion of free people everywhere to cry out against the barbarism of the evil few. We must not forget the Holocaust, for, if we dtf, we may not be sufficiently vigilant when other Hitlers take those first, almost unnoticeable steps towards tyranny. We must be vigilant to incipient tyranny wherever and whenever it occurs. Most importantly, we cannot sit mutely, as so many people did when they first sensed, or should have sensed, what Hitler was up to. We lose our right to proclaim we are children of God when, as happened in the 30's and 40's, leaders in government, in churches, in the academic community—and, yes, just plain, ordinary people—consciously and deliberately refused to react to the repeated eyewitness accounts of Nazi horror.. If those leaders had not turned their backs, not wanting to believe and, therefore, not believing—if the leaders in Germany had not led their people into evil ways—how different things might have been. I have come to realize that leadership matters—and it is clear from the story of the Jews in Nazi Germany and in Soviet Russia that the spiritual quality of that leadership matters even more. Many of the kings in the Scripture led their people into evil ways, and some of the king^ did the difficult thing and led their people away from their evil ways and back to the worship of their one true God. Even King Hezekiah, who was regarded as a good king, when he was told by Isaiah that the palace possessions and even some of his own descendants would be carried off to Babylon, said,'"The word of the Lord you have spoken is good," for he thought, "There will be peace and security m my lifetime." Nehemiah, on the other hand, gave of his substantial wealth to sustain the workers on the Jerusalem wall and. spoke out against the nobles and officials who took advantage of their countrymen—he devoted himself to his mission and led the people building the wall past every obstacle raised by their enemies, even when they were weak and discouraged. Everything he did, he did in obedience to God, jeopardizing himself for the sake of that obedience. We must remember that Hitler did not conquer Germany by force of arms. He actually succeeded in coming to power under law and in causing a good many of his despicable notions to be enacted into law by legislators who were elected by the people. But, because too many people inside and outside his country professed not to see or to hear— and did nothing—Hitler was able to make his tyranny lawful and publicly acceptable. It was a classic case of Edmund Burke's dictum that all that is necessary for evil to triumph is that good men and women do nothing. By placing in the heart of the world capital of freedoma memorial and museum which effectively recount how the Holocaust happened and how millions died miserable deaths because otherwise good people let it happen, we sen-
sitize ourselves to the fact that a society which fails to adhere to its basic values or which fails to insist that its leaders do so—is doomed. Those of you who fought in WorUl War II, as well as most who were old enough to understand at the time of the war, wiU remember the lessons of the Holocaust. You will not forget. But, what of the generations which have come into being since then? What about those that will determine what kind of nation America is 20, or 50) or a hundred years from now? If the present generations ,of Americans care about our country, as I know they do, they wUl want to be sure that the lessons of the Holocaust are learned and not forgotten by the generations to come. That is why we must have the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. That is why this noble project deserves your support. And that is why support must come from all of the people of America. The U. S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is not just for the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Nor for the Gypsies and the others who, also, were its victims. Nor for the many good people in Europe who risked their own lives that they might save the lives of the targets of Hitler's oppression. The U. S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is for you and for me; for our children and theirs; for your neighbors and mine; for our leaders and our citizens of the future. It is in this regard that we should take note that President Reagan serves as Honorary Chairman of the fundraising effort. As I am sure you know, it is most unusual for the President of the United States to assume such a position with a private, non-govermnental activity. President Reagan's participation serves as a clear and unmistakable signal to the entire nation that successful completion of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is. an important objective of the American people and that it is most deserving of the moral and financial support of all of us. Again, Governor Kerrey, I want to thank you for sending that same signal to the people of Nebraska. I believe it is important to be very conscious of the fact that this effort to build the Memorial Museum is a public endeavor that will be made possible by the acts and generosity of private citizenis. It is true that the federal government has made available the site on the Mall in Washington. But, the enormous cost to build the structure, to create its exhibits, and to install its libraries and research facilities will not be funded by government. That expense will be borne exclusively by you and your fellow Americans who join you in this common effort. We all know about the innate generosity of Americans when a worthy cause exists. Perhaps the most recent example of this phenomenon is the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, all of the costs of which were paid for by contributions from the American people. And you know, I have the feeling that her restoration as the premier symbol of freedom and hope for all mankind was all the more meaningful to us because we, as individual Antericans, made it happen. That's why it is so important that we, as individual Americans, make the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum happen. We don't need the government to do it; and we shouldn't want that to happen. What we do need is for Americans who care about our country, our freedom, and our values to make our own statement about why we must remember the Holocaust. Your being here tonight shows, as I said earlier, that the heartland of America really does care. Thank you for caring. God bless you; and God bless America.
To the Editor On Sept. 28 the JOC Gymnasitim was alive with mothers, fathers and children together at the Holiday Sports Carnival. Laughter and excitement permeated the air. All of this was possible because of the enthusiasm and dedication of the entire Sports Carnival committee. To each committee member we extend our sincere thanks ... for a job well done. A very special thanks also goes out to the volunteers who unselfishly donated their time and talent— without their effort the carnival would not have succeeded. And to the local businesses that donated items that contributed to the carnival's success and to the businesses that sponsored booths, we offer our hearfelt thanks—you enabled us to give the community a first-class event. Darlene Golbitz, chairperson, Chnck Arnold, dinetor, Health and Physical Edncation'. To the Editor As chairman of the Jewish Federation Newcomer Committee, I want to thank you for the publicity you gave our committee in the New Year's edition. I have received many favorable comments on the issue. On a personal note, I would like it to go on record that I would never refer to newcomers in my home as "strays." I have always invited people into my home willingly and freely, not because I considered them homeless wanderers or vagrants. I was unprepared for having to apologize to those newcomers whom I feared wodd feel unwekomed since the defi-. nition and connotation of the vatd "stray" is usually negative. I I am angry that I have been misquoted. If you maintain the policy of not letting people screen what has been said in an interview, then it is imperative that you use quotation marks with complete accuracy. Connie Slntzky
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It isn't often I find myself responding audibly to something I hear on television, but this morning when I heard Elie Wiesel had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize mv k^action was "how wonderful!". I had earlier noted with great pride the two scientists who had each taken Nobel prizes in medicine happened to be Jewish, and as a result I found myself with something ^ think about. When my good friend Maline said "have you ever noticed the preponderance of Jews named for various kinds of achievement?", I knew there was lots to think iBbout. f For example, what do you suppose is the reason our peoble are such prominent winners? Among the world's most Kifted musicians, artists, scientists, philosophers and peachers, to name only a few careers, are Jews. Is it a speiciai genetic strength or perhaps a special effort to really Sachieve? A people who have been the target of every kind of persecution since the beginning of recorded history—a beople for whom new horrors were invented, what makes ipeople who have survived such a determined effort at anpihilation excel like this? r Mind you I don't have an answer. I don't even know what lour religious background has to do with any of this, or IF |t has anjrthlng to do with it. But I do find it fascinating Ihat so much sorrow and sadness can be a fact and still 1^0 much beauty and intelligence can transcend. > A certain pride should be excused, don't you agree? It's kind of like kvelling over a child or grandchild. We feel it pn't nice to brag, but still, we want to share our joy and pleasure with the worldl I And isn't that only fair? I mean we are the same people ^ho flinch and over-react when we read about some crazy iRrith a Jewish sounding name who has blown up a plane load of people or done something equally horrendous? We feel a public shame for the actions of one person—a pubUc humiliation. We don't want the rest of the world to know ^ne of us could do such a thing. Well, that's how I rationalize my pride when a Jew receives the Nobel Peace Prize. If we don't fed a mishpochay|ke pride what SHOULD we feel? I agree with the person Irho says that praise for children should come from btrangers, not family. Except in this case. As a group ^presenting less than 2 per cent of the world population, t think it's more than remarkable we also have racked up showing of more than, 20 per cent Jewish winners of 'bh6l6. For this Wia may he excused for B lack of intKieiity. azeltov everybody!
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Joseph Kirshenbaum, Nebraska State chairman for State of Israel Bonds, has announced that Israel Bonds "should now be looked at as an investment for all." Mr. Kirshenbaum said, "since the Bond program started selling its two variable rate Bonds, people should now consider Bonds for their portfolio. Currently the IVRI is paying 6'/*% and can be purchased for IRA's or for their general investment portfolio. This Bond is a S10,000 Bond but for IRA's the minimum is $2,000." Mr. Kirshenbaum continued, "for an investment of $25,000 Israel Bonds is currently paying 7'/«%
HAOASSAH Marlene Post, National Organization Chairman, will speak at Hadassah's HMO Luncheon Oct 29 at Beth El Synagogue at noon. Ms. Post is a past president of Tel-Hai Chapter of Hadassah. She has- held many portfolios in the Nassau Region culminating in the Region Presidency in 1980. Ms. Post is an active member of many community service organizations including a vice presidency in the Conference of Jewish Organizations of Nassau County, United Jewish Appeal Federation, State of Israel Bonds, Board member of Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, and she is president of Temple Judea of Manhasset. JWV POST #260 Epstein-Morgan Post No. 260 Jewish War Veterans will meet Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the American Legion
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JOHN SADOFSKY Gravetide sarvwes w«re held at BHH Cemetery on Oct. 16, for John Sadofsky. Mr. Sadofsky is survived by his wife, Anne; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his son, Morris. ROSE RICHARDS Graveside services were held on Oct. 16 at Beth El Cemetery for Rose Richards, 88. Mrs. Richards is survived by daughters, Celia (Mrs. Nate) Cooper and Joan (Mrs. ° Bennett) Raduziner; son, Marvin Richards; 10 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.
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MoUie Delman, older adult worker for the Bureau for the Aging, is presented with a life membership by the men's Oldtimers group at the Jewish Community Center. She is the first woman to be so honored. Maldng the presentation is Art Grosanuut. On Sept. 16, we celpbrfit- bi with us. Libby and Micked the birthdays of Fanny ey Kaplan joined us for Gummers and Abe Rosen- lunch, and it was nice havthai. Abe Gendler presented ing Marian Levine back slides of his trips t6 Israel, with us. Hawaii and Mt. Rushmore. On Sept. 29, The Mount They were most interesting. View Choral Group enterDr. and Mrs. Benjamin tained us with a wonderful Bednat of California were program. Ben Elkoh from the guests of Dr. Milton and California joined us for Ann Margolin on Sept. 22. limch. He is a former OmaDespite the rain and hail we han. After a long absence had a very nice attendance. we welcomed back Rosaline Evelyn Epstein was back Epstein, Frieda Kolm, and with us and it was so nice Sylvia Goldberg. A big having her join us again. A thank you to Anne Katzbig thank you to bur clean man for conducting the disup crew at the Center. Fan- cussion group. The Seniors ny and Dick Gununers, really look forward to this Bess and Julie Homstein, time of day. Papa Langer celebrated Ida Spector, Julius Froom, BiUie and Dick Spiegal, his 97 th birthday with us on Meyer Zuker and Paya Oct. 6. He was joined by his Verebeychyk. They all do a daughters, granddaughter and great-granddaughters. very good job. There was also family with Irving Epstein, who is an him from Washington, D.C. attorney, spoke to us on Dr. Margolin also celedifferent laws and wills. He brated his birthday on Monmentioned how important it day. Yitzak Santis who is is to have a will. the director of A.D.L. A picnic hot dog lunch presented a very impressive was served on Sept. 25. program. We had many Rabbi Paul Drazen gave a guests from Florida, Califorvery interesting talk about nia'and New York join us current events. We are al- for lunch. It is always so ways happy to have the rab- nice to have guests with us.
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HAOASSAH ASSOCIATES Hadassah's Associates dinner will be Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at the home of Corrinne and Hugh Levin at 906 S. 96th St. Marlene Post, National Organization Chairmeui of Hadassah will be the guest speaker. Hadassah associates are husbands of Hadassah members who have become Hadassah members. The associates' activities have included work in the cardiac care area
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Friday 7-.30 p.m. SUKKOT A 5:45 p.m. SukFriday, Oct. 17, kot/Shabbat Family Dinner Mincha Ma-ariv holiday will be held at Temple Israel service 6:15 p.m. followed by a 7:30 p.m. servSUKKOT Saturday, Oct. 18 ice which has been special- Morning holiday service Friday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. Oneg by Barb and Steve ly prepared for adults and 8:45 a.m. children. Seglin Evening candle lighting Kiddiish will take place in time 7:10 p.m. (When a holiSaturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. the Sukkah followed by an day occurs on Saturday Jr. Congregation Oneg Shabbat sponsored by night, we wait 30 minutes Mincha, Maariv 6:30 p.m. the Sisterhood. Supday, Oct. 19 after sunset before lighting Saturday: No school classes. the holiday candles.) Shabbat Morning Service— Evening holiday service Friday, Oct. 24, 11:15 a.m. Hashanah Rabbah 7 a.m. 6:15 p.m. CLASSES Erev Shimini Atzeret, Oneg, Sunday, Oct. 19 Religious School: Satur- Morning holiday service 8 p.m. day, Oct. 18-9 a.m.; Sun- 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, day, Oct. 19-ZO a.m. Shimini Atzeret 9 a.m. Evening holiday service Hebrew School: Gimmel, 6:15 p.m. Yizkor Monday, Oct. 20—4 p.m.; Erev Simchat A Kiddush in the SynaAleph, Tuesday, Oct. 21-4 ' gogue Sukkot follows each Torah Celebration p.m.; Daled, Wednesday, of the evening and morning Mincha 6:15 p.m. Ma'ariv, Consecration, 7 Oct. 22-4 p.m.; Bet, Thurs- services. day, Oct. 23—Recess p.m. Preschool: Sunday, Oct. Sunday, Oct. 26 LITTLE PEOPLE'S 19-10 a.m. Simchat Torah 9 a.m. SERVICE Confirmation: WednesOur Little People, childay, Oct. 22-6:30 p.m. NEVER A FINER dren of kindergarten through second grade will • COMBINATION: fi'NOT MITZVAH YOU, Sarah Elizabeth Krieger, meet for their next "Little YOUR JEWELER daughter of Angela and People's Service" on Oct. Stan Krieger, will celebrate 18,10 a.m., in the kindergarAND her Bat Mitzvah during ten room. The service is unAN R. JOHNS Shabbat services Friday, der the direction of Shirley CLASS RING Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. Goodman. At the conclusion of their service they will 18. join the adults for a Kiddush in the Sukkah. Rikki Loryn Epstein, daughter of-Mel and Lois SISTERHOOD Epstein, will celebrate her The next Sisterhood Bat Mitzvah during Shabbat Services Friday, Oct. 24, board meeting will be held on Oct. 21,10:30 a.m., in the and Saturday, Oct. 25. Recreation Room. A full membership luncheon meetCouncil Bluffs ing follows at 12:30 p.m.
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ten students of United Taln;iud Torah of Omaha will be presented with miniature Torahs at this service. Shachrit (Morning Service) 8:45 a.m.
Beth El Synagogue SUKKOT Friday, Oct. 17 ... ,6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 Morning.... ,9:30 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 Morning 9:30 a.m. Minha-Ma'ariv 6:45 p.m. HOSHANNA RABBAH Friday, Ocb,24 6:30 a.m. SHMINI ATZERET/ SIMHAT TORAH Friday Oct. 24 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 (With Yizkor and Dedi cation of Memorial Plaques
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Lincoln B'nai Jeshurun Friday, October 17 Worship Service conducted by Eva Sartori, 8 p.m. Sunday, October 19 Sukkah building, 11 a.m. Service under the Sukkah and picnic lunch at Temple. Friday, October 24 Family Service conducted by Rabbi Michael Joseph, 7:30 p.m. Simchat Torah and Consecration of Aryn Brechwald, Suzie Perlman and Sarah Streiff. Oneg Shabbat hosted by parents of Consecrants.
Offutt Air Base SERVICES: Rabbi Howard B. Zyskind conducts services in the Capehart Chapel every Friday at 8 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service. Sukkot-pct. 17, 8 p.m. Simchat Torah-Oct. 24, 8 p.m.
Sukkot Fertility and Morality If the skies are clear tonight and you can see the moon, you will see it full and bright, round and glorious and beautiful. For our andent forebears, the luminous harvest moon was a joy to behold. At least most years. The crisp fall air and the bright, bright moon came when the harvest was in, or all but in. How else to react, except with joy, relief, and thanksgiving! How good Nature has been! How kind the gods I How gracious the powers behind rain and sun and soil! But when some of these early people began to think of themselves as Hebrews, a clear change, a clear upward development ensued. We are the descendants, they thought, of the slaves whom the Lord liberated from Egypt. He loves mankind. He loves' us, and He loves liberty. It is He who gives the fertility of our land. It is He who is responsible for our food; our very lives depend on Him. No longer, then, were these Hebrew ancestors of ours given to the mythridden "theology" of ancient pagans, whether Canaanite-Phoenician neighbors or the Greeks and Romans afar off. No longer were they tempted to throw in alit^e worahip of the Baal anahis consort wd his attendants, in order to be sure to get the same sort of deal Baal gave to the Canaanitea. "Hieir worship, eventually—alas, too slowly—was directed to the Lord alone. Something of this process is evident when we study the careers of Elijah and Hosea. Elijah put it bluntly to the people: You must choose. Will it be the Lord, or will it be Baal? Convinced, finaUy, the people said, "The Lord He is God, the Lord He is God." We repeat these words to this day to end our Yom Kmpur wor-
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ship. I said, "finally." But it was not final. Hosea in his day went through it again. He demanded that the people realize that the Baal is a figment of imagination, a mere myth. Your food, the fertility of the land, the goodness of Nature—all these are the Lord's gift. His alone. But there was another development going on apace. It was the electrifying idea that not fertility alone is the business of religion. The essential business of religion is morality, the understanding of mankind that to be human means to live a moral life. And as this idea dawned cmd grew, our ancient Hebrew ancestors insisted that the Lord is the source of moral law. It is He who makes demands on us. It is He who conunands us. All of the mitzvot come from Him. And mitzvot, whether of a ritual or a moral nature, derive from an understanding of our relation to the Lord. Thus festivals which were at first agricultural, acquired historical dimensions—that is to say, moral dimensions. If Passover celebrates the earliest harvest of spring—it becomes the Festival of Liberty. If Shavuot celebrates a late : spring' harvest'^ it ttecomes the anniversary of the Ten Commandments. And if Sukkot celebrates the final harvest of the fall-it becomes the reminder of the perilous trek through the wilderness, the joiuney from escape from slavery to living in liberty. The Sukkah is the wilderness shelter; it is the reminder of the hazardous, unprotected life of humankind—except for God's protection. The Sukkah is the token of danger—but the Festival of Sukkot is a thanksgiving for life and joy.
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Rikki Loryn Epstein, Stan Wallen, president of daughter of Mel and Lois Shalom Hanooch, one of the South Street Temple, Epstein . will become a Bat Israel's popular rock stars, tias announced the following Mitzvah on Saturday, Oct. is featured in this weelc's people have agreed to serve 25, at Temple Israel. Riliki, a seventh grade "Hello Jerusalem," now on the congregational comrunning at 5 p.m. Sunday mittees: education and student at Beveridge Jr. afternoon on Cox Cable 7. youth: Patrice Berger, Mar- High School enjoys math, This is an interesting por- dee Brechwald, Estelle ballet, bowling and swimtion of a live concert he gave Kominisky and Karen ming. She also enjoys in Tel Aviv's Hayorkin Schur; new member. Jim watchliog professional wresPark. The program repeats Gessford and Frank Ull- tling. twice during the week, at 7 man; maintenance: Tom and Rikki has two older sisp.m. Monday and Wednes- Jerry Kohn; pulpit: Bruce ters, Randi and Robyn, and and Marsha Pond; social acday evenings (Oct. 20 and tion: Penny Berger; fund she is the granddaughter of 22). raising: Bonnie Lapin; fu-. Dave and Jeanne Dvorkin, There is a large segment neral: Bob Nefsky; Oneg and the late Hany and on the giselle (the Zvi) which Sophie Epstein. Shabbat: Becky Hanna. RikldEprteio has come to symbolize IsRikki will share her sperael itself, showing it in' USSR PARTICIPATION cial day with Rachel U.S.S.R. whose religious many of its natural WASHWGTON(JTA)- Genusov of Leningrad , freedom has been denied. habitats. The State Department Among other interesting items on the show: a celebra- made it clear that if the tion of immigrants' day, a Soviet Union resumes Walter Zanger tour of Hezi- diplomatic relations with it will not kiah's tunnel in Jerusalem, Israel a brief look at kids living on automatically remove the a kubbutz, and a look at vol- Reagan Administration's unteer work being done objections to Soviet parthroughout Israel by Ameri- ticipation in the Middle East peace process. can senior citizens.
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Angles Restaurant 1001 Pacific • Only 20 minutes from most anywhere • Featuring a complete, moderately priced menu • U.S. Choice steaka • Seafoods • Poultry • Delicious Italian dishes • Party rooms—up to 2B0 capacity • Lounge entertainment Thur-Fri-Sat
Brother Sehaaitian *a STEAK HOUSE Jk WINERY Prime Rib. Steaks. Seafood, Rock Cornish Hens, Salad Bar and Over 120 Fine Winn
330^300
334-5490
341-8800
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The Drover
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6455 Center Dally diucr spaclala $2 off Cantonese and American dishes are both featured. Complete Chinese food carry-out service is available. Mon.-Sat. lltoKfcSO Sun. and Holidays: Noon to 9:30
2121 So. 73rd St.
Japanese Steak House 393-2600
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553-6454
Featuring steaks, prime ribs, crab legs, homemade soups Lunch M-F 11:30-2:00 Dinner M-Thurs. 6-11 Frl. & Sat. 6-Mklnlght Qosed Sundays
391-7440
Meals prepared tableside by Teppan - Yaki Chefs 8809 W. Dodge Rd.
Goldberg's Bar
The Golden Apple
2936 S. 132nd and
8901 W. Dodge Road
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The Savoy 114th & Chicago
Specialtiea include Roast Duckling, Vaal Oscar and Veal ScaUofiini, Crepes and Fondues a favorite.
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Best Bloody Marys and Best Burgers in Town
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Ground Cou> King Fong Ca/e 315 South 16th Family Reataurant
Tickets still available at TIX 1621 Howard, 342-7107 Weekdays 9-5, Saturday & Sunday 11-3
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HUNAIP*"»*TARDEN I20TH « CENTER • 330-7801
H block north of Fort on 103rd
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Open dally 11 a.m.-9:45 p.m. Cloud Siuiday and HoUdays
4931673
341-3433 or 341-3437
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ALI YOUCAN EAT MAIN COURSE - VM/rOio/c* of Titro: ONETIMEUMIT • Almond Chlckan • Broccoli Beef • Chicken Chow Meln • Lemon Chicken
Old Market Passageway Lower Level
Steaks and Italian Cuiaine
Lunches snd dinners are served from a changing international menu. Late suppers, coffees, chocolates or fresh pastries are after-theater favorites.
0|>en 7 days a week
HOURS: S-S BUFFET DINNER - TUES • THUR • SAT
556-9505
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909 S. 72nd St.
The classic Omaha Staak House with fine Quality a(*d haef Smaller cuts tor woman available. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11 to 3 Dinner: Mon.-Sal. 5 to I Ootcd Sioiday
393-2030
V.Mert*
5013 Underwood (6 blocks north of 50th & I>odge)
Finest Homemade Italian Cooking
NO DOGGIE BAO WITH COUPON ORDER. PflESENT COUPON WHEN YOU OnOCa
Chinese and American Dishes Spadallidng in Cantoneae Poods and Chinese Family Style Dinoera
Roaa* Steak Houae
CloMd Monday 345-8980
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Oct. 17, 1986
SukkOt party
Barone opens basketball
Towel Drive
The Omaha Jaycees are Chabad Lubavitch is sponsoring a party in honor sponsoring a citywide Towof Sukkot on Oct. 21 at 4 el Drive for the Nebraska Humane Society Oct. 26,10 p.m. in the JCC Succah. Children of all ages and a.m. to 2 p.m. Clean old adults are welcome for a towels and blankets, which special afternoon of stories, will be used to care for the singing, bailoons and animals in the shelter, are games. There will be a con- needed. Anyone interested in test with prizes and a free grand raffle. Refreshments donating these items can will be served. For more in- bring them to the parking lot at Pruitt, Inc., 4524 formation call Shani Katz- Leavenworth. Chairman is man at 558-8122. Linda Tederman. Addition The marriage of Judy listing in the Rosh HashanLibowski and Allen Pritch- ah issue of the Jewish Press. ard was omitted from the
RISTORAMTe 5en/lng the Midwest Since 191?
PIZZA • PASTA • PASTRY
Jewish Family Service hosted a "Getting To Know You" fair, whereby seven United Way family service agencies participated in a program-sharing workshop on Oct. 3. Pictured above is Therese Korth, Jewish Family Service therapist, addressing staff from Lutheran Family Service, United Catholic Social Services of Omaha, Catholic Social Services of Council Bluffs, Social Settlement Association, Child Saving Institute, and Family Service of Omaha/Council Bluffs on family life education programming during this conference. LOAN FUND NEW YORK (JTA) Joseph S. and Caroline Gruss have set up a new fund to provide interest-free loans of up to $500,000 for the expansion of yeshivot and day schools in the New York area, according to officials of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies.
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777 north 114
JFS hosts workshop
496-1563
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Open: 11 a.m.-ll p.m. Mon-Thurs; 11 a.m.-1 a.m.FriiSat 4p.m.-10p.m. Sun
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Tony Barone, head basketball coach, Creighton University and Bluejays will tip-off Little Dribblers, Big Dribblers and Midget Basketball Nov. 9, in Center gym. Steve Nogg, chairman, JCC Big Dribblers (3rd-4th); Carl Cohen, chairman, JCC Little Dribblers (l8t-2nd) and Richard Zacharia, chairman Midget Basketball (5th-6th) announced that all children who want to join this winter's games in the JCC basketball programs can register on Nov. 9. All First through Sixth graders should be at the gym from 1:30-3 p.m. and dressed in proper gym shorts, gym shoes and shirt. Fee for the leagues is $25 which includes basketball shirts, official league games, and aiwards.
JHAC forms The new Young Teens Athletic Club is open to all 7th and 8th grade Center member^. It begins on Monday, Nov. 3, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the gym. The Junior High Athletic Club will help plan sports activities, plan events such as trips to college or professional basketball, football or baseball games, sports par-
ties, rafting trips, out-ofschool specials and more. SCOREKEEPERS NEEDED Qualified basketball scorekeepers are needed for Big Dribblers and Midget Basketball Leagues. All interested candidates should contact Chuck at the JCC at 334-8200 for an interview and job details.
Tony Barone All JCC participants will receive playing tips and instructions from such star Creighton ball players as Gary Swain and Kenny Evans.
Sports Clinic The Jewish Community Center announces the "Yes, I Can" all sports clinic featuring Stan Keilner, author of the book "Taking It to the Limit", at the Jewish Community Center gymnasium Nov. 2, 3-5:30 p.m. Boys and girls will learn the revolutionary innergame techniques and drills of cybernetic training—the power of positive action. For further information call or write Tom Brosnihan, 334-2765, 3210 S. 116th Ave., Omaha, Neb. 68144 or Chuck Arnold, 334-8200, 333 South 132nd St., Omaha, Neb. 68154.
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MORRISON CATERING-
"QUALITY CATERING TO MAKE ANY OCCASION A SPECIAL ONE" Business functions, gourmet dinners, banquets and all Jewish holidays and special occasions Exceptional Service
Jim Morrison, Proprietor
341-0622 MORRISON CATERING
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Sieff School — learning by doing
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(WZPS) — Students at Jenisaleni's Sieff School don't just sit back and wait for their teachers to place concepts in their heads. Along with their regular curriculum the junior high and high-school age youth are encouraged to educate themselves through programs ranging from volunteer work to planning school events. In the process, they gain valuable insights into their own abilities, as well as a clearer vision of the world around them. In Avi's Room at the Sieff School, counsellor Nir Shilo (center) helps students plan a day of hiking in memory of Avi Pardo, whose photo hangs above them. The late soldier's love of the outdoors inspired Us parents to establish the room, which provides a wealth of nature resources for Sieff Students.
JERALD t SCHNEIDER * County Engineer Call 346-8883 orAnyBrandeis Ticket Office.
"IT COULD BE THE GREAT AMERICAN PLAY . . . BETTER THAN THE BROADWAY PRODUCTION.'' -^ETER CITRON. WOWT
The people's choice" Paid for by tti« Commmn to Elect Jerakt A. Sctinalder, MxkT. Wehntr, Chairman
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