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lBadM« M. Tretiak (left) is the flrat Omaha redpient of the national Council of Jewish Federations' Endowment Achievement Award. MaUng the preaentation is Joe Kir. ahenbaum. In right photo, Conrad Teitell (left) gnest spealcer at the Fonndadon din-
ner Tuesday at the Highland Conntiy Clnb, talks taxes with Murray Newman, chairman of the Board of Tmstees of the Federation Foondation.
Foundation sees "window of opportunity" in tax law By Mania Maline The Jewish Federation's Foundation has urged the Jewish community of Omaha to talffi advantage of the "window of opportunity" in the tax laws before Dec. 31 to receive benefits that won't be available in 1987. Murray Newman, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation, suggested the prompt action to 140 guests at a dinner in the Highland Country Club Tuesday. The event also recognized the selection of Isadore M. Tretiak as the community's first recipient of the national Endowment Achievement Award provided by the national Council of Jewish Federations, and a^rded Conrad Teitell, tax lecturer, an opportunity to present an overview of the new Tax Act. Mr. Newman said the Tax Refwm Act of 1986 malces it wise to pay all past philanthropic pledges and accelerate actions planned for fiiture years. He pointed out that establishing a philanthropic fund with appreciated assets before' Dec. 31 will give the donor tax benefit^ that will not be available after Jan. 1, 1987. This availability, he said, is being called a "window of opportunity." He suggested tliat members of the community work with the Federation Foundation to he^ them-
sdlves while benefitting the Jewish community. Mr. Teitell, editor and publisher of a tax guide called'"Taxwise Giving," presented an overview of the new tax law and offered the following advice: "Push income into next year and gather deductions this year." He said that one should consider prepaying property taxes, participate in an IRA, pay state income taxes, make big sales tax ' expenditures this year, and pay miscellaneous expenses includrog medical fees this year. "The easiest deduction to time is charitable giving," he said, enJaining that Dec. 31 is the final day for deducting in the 60 per cent tax bracket and the final opportunity to obtain full market value for an appreciated asset of stock or property. He said special attention should be paid to Life Income Gifts whereby property coiud be transferred to the Federation while the donor retains income througfaout his life. The presentation to Mr. Tretiak was made by Joe Kirshenbaum who described the honoree as an "inspirational role modd" for the entire community. "He has constantly worked behind the scenes to benefit the community, and he continues to be
'I wish you could have been there...' By Steven J. Rod Executive Vice-PresidaBt Jewish Federation of Omaha I wish you could have been there. Yes, youl I irisb you could have been with us at the 65th annual Genoral Assembly of the Council of Jewish Federations in Chkago last wedc I was proud to accompany some 20 members of the Omaha Jewish community, who joined with nine than 8,200 Jews from almost 200 Jewish communities throughout North America for a five day conference focusing on the current status of Jewish life. I wish you could have heard Vice President George Bush telliiig us about the United States' firm support for Israel, and that if "Israel were ever to receive the boot at the UN, the US's boots wouU be mtde for waUdn' too," noting that the US wonld sot support the UN without Israel as a member. Probably the highlight of the entire five days came when the Vioe-President conversed with Natan Sharansky via live satdUte TV broadcast from Jerusalem. They reminisced about Sharansky's fight for freedom fix>m the Soviet Union, and Natan focused on the deteriorating conditiaos for Soviet Jewish activists... he urged all , Jews to visit the Soviet Union and maintain contacts with these activists. It was a dramatic moment in American Jewish history: the first time a US Vioe-President ad-
dreesed an audience of 3200 Jews after participating in the traditional Havdalah ser vice ending the Sabbath, expressing support for Jewish life here and abroad, and then speaking live with the man in Israel who has become the symbol of the Soviet Jewry freedom issna I wish you could have been there... I was very moved listening to Marty Stein of Milwaukee, the current National chairman of the United Jewish Appeal who reflected on bow easily we could be in the position of our brothers and sisters in the Soviet Union, had our parents, grandpar ents or great-grandparents not decided to come to America when ihey did. He called for each of us to do what we can to get the S&viet Union to allow Jews who wish to emigrate to do so. This is only the tip of the five days. In next Friday's editioo. hopefully you will read some of the formal news stories that Editor Mania MaUne raoeivea about the GA from the Jewish Telegr^hic Agency. I'm afrakl my ttory, or the ^TA's next week, can't properly c^ture the "ruach"—the spirit—of thMS five days of deliberation, learning and sharing. I wish you could have been thera I know you would have e^joyod it as much, if not mare, than we did! See additional oovgrage on page 4.
nearly 25 per cent of the on-going funding involved," Mr. Kirshenbaum added. Mr. Tretiak ha^ served the community as needs of tlte Federation's agencies will come president of the Dr. Philip Sher Home'for from earnings from these endowments. "Our annual campaigns have fallen short the Jewish aged, head of the Federation campaign, president of the Federation, vice to meet the many needs of our agencies. Our president of Temple Israel and a member population is aging, the needs are changing and increasing, and our annual campaigns of the Federation Board of directors. Mr. Newman said that the Foundation be- have not kept pace." Mr. Newman pointed out that as memgan with the sale of the Jewish Community center building at 20th and Dodge Streets. bers of the community die or move away, "The $700,000 proceeds have grown to their annual contribution of dollars are not where your Foundation today has assets of being rqilaced. "The endowment fund must nearly $8.5 million... The ^wth has come grow in order to perpetuate these funds and from grants from individuals, bequests gifts, far into the future," he added. from iirills, the Roae Blumildn Home buildOther {Mtigram participants were Steven ing fund which became an endowment in it- Riekes who gave the invocation and IVuself, and some 18 individual philanthropic man Clare who introduced Mr. TeitelL Suzanne Singer served as chairman of the funds." Mr. Newman also said that next year, dinner committee.
Israel Bonds secures $750,D00 in purchases By Morris Maline Israel Bmidis surpassed last year's sales performance, and recorded one of the largest amounts ever tabulated in its Omaha-Israel Dinnw of State program. The Tribute dinner honoring Truman Clare at Beth Israel Synagogue Sunday night generated more than $750,000 in Bwid purchases. According to Eldward M. Josq>h, regional director, the sales total re|iresents one of the largest since the series was initiated in 1971. More than 200 guests were on hand to applaud Mr. Clare who was honored with the Gates of Jerusalem MedaL Mr. Clare is the first non-Jew to be so honored at the Omaha program and the presentation of the medal vas made Iqr bis niece, ^ter PatridaCSare Sullivan of Des Moines. Among the major investors announced during the dinner were First Tier Banks, $260,000; the Federation Foundation, $100,000; the Livingston Foundation, $50,000; and the Blumkin Foundiition, $26,000, brmging itayeariy total to $70,000. Mr. Joseph pointed out that 80 purchases were made and that 16 of that number were for $10,000 or more. Former foreign correspondent David Schoenbrun told the group that Israel is America's outpost in a hate-filled part of the world. "They would destroy Jews, Christians and democracies," he said, adding that it is clear that America needs Israel. Mr. Schoenbrun pointed out that one third of Israel Bond sales are made by nonJews and that tbda S)q>paft assures the ctmtinuation of a democratic people in the Middle East. Mr. Schoenbran said that when Preskient Reagan needed he^ to cany out his Iranian connection, he turned to Israel as the one
Sister Patricia Oare Sdiv«i^ aieee of Tmman Clare, presents her meie with the Gates of Jwosalem Medal at the SUte of Israel Bonds "Mbnte Dinner Sunday at Beth Israel Synagogue. Addttioaal photos on page 4 reliable ally who could be counted upon to take the risk. In other presentations, Dr. Paul Shyken thanked Mrs. Alan Parsow for her service as Women's chairman; Mr. Jos^h presented a community award to Dr. Shyken and Cantor Leo Fettman for chairing the tiew Life dinners. Other particqumts included Murray Newman who gave the invocation, Mrs. Marjorie Nabity who delivered greetings from Congressman Hal Daub, Ben Josin and Leon Scbrago who gave the toasts to Israel and the United States. Mort Trachtenbarg c«Ded fat the Scrolls of Honor, Cantor Fettman led Grace after the nteal, Rachel Bleichw introduced Mr. Schoenbrun, and Harlan Noddle discussed investment in Israd. The benediction was given by Rev. Neil Cahill of Crdj^ton Univeraity. jm
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Rothkirchen to speak in Lincoln Dr. Livia Rothkirchen, visiting professor of Holocaust studies at University of Nebraska-Lincoln and University of NebraskaOmaha, will speak to the Lincoln Jewish community on Sunday evening, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. Her lecture, "A historical perspective on Jewish resistance during the Holocaust," will be presented at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 3219 Sheridan Blvd. The presentation is being sponsored by the Lincoln Jewish Welfare Federation which anticipates that this will be the only time that Dr. Rothkirchen will share her topic solely with the Jewish community.
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New position Ann Kibel Schwartz, cultural and performing arts director at the Jewish Community Center the past five years, has been appointed director of the Bay Cities Jewish Community Center in Santa Monica, Calif. She will assume her new duties Jan. 5.
Typewriter Needed The Nebraska Jewish Historical Society is in need of an electric typewriter which changes between pica and elite, is selfxorrecting, preferably with an interchangeable type wheel.. Anyone having such a typewriter and wishing to donate it to the NJHS is asked to call334-8200, Eit. 277.
Say 'cheesecake' Described as a cross between Julia Child and Woody Allen, Myra Chanln, also known as "Mother Wonderful, cheesecake maker extraordinaire," and frequent guest on Gary Collins' Hour Magadoe, is the featured speaker at the Women's Community Luncheon on Dec. 3. Her topic is "From Balabnsta to Entrepreneur to Television Personality." Author, humo,nBt, and award winning baker, Ms. Chanin has written two books of humor and one cookbook and currently writes a weekly diet column in the Camden Courier Poet and reviews restaurants for Atlantic City Magazine. The community luncheon is part of the 13th annual Jewish Book Fair and is sponsored by Beth El, Beth Israel, and Temple Israel Sisterhoods, B'nai B'rith Women, Hadassah, AMITHatikvah Chapter, AMIT-Kalah Franklin Chapter, NCJW-Omaha Section. Women's American OUT, and Na'amat USA. The Jewish Federation Library will conduct its sale of Jewish books and games at the luncheon and throughout the month of December. The luncheon will be held at noon at the Jewish Community Center and the cost is $5. Reservations are required by Friday, Nov. 28, and may be made by calling the reservations chairmen of the sponsoring organizations or by calling the Jewish Federation Ubrary, (334-8200). .THE.
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Ike Pappas to speak at tribute dinner for John C. Kenefick Ike Pappas, national correspondent for CBS News, will be the featured speaker at the Anti-Defamation League's American Heritage Award Dinner honoring John C. Kenefick, vice-chairman of the Board, Union Pacific Corporation. The dinner will be held at the Peony Park Ballroom on Dec. 2. Mr. Pappas has been a CBS News correspondent since May, 1967. Prior to his assigimient to the CBS News Washington Bureau, he was based at the CBS News Chica|go Bureau where he covered many major and often Ike Pappas turbulent domestic stories. He covered many aspects of the
dvil rights movonent, including the Selma to Montgomery March and the aasasination and funeral of Martin Luther King, Jr. He has also participated in CBS News coverage of presidential campaigns since 1964. As a foreign correspondent for CBS News, Mr. Pappas has covered stories in Vietnam, the Middle East, Latin America and Greece. "For over seven decades the ADL has sought to keep alive the American dretun of individual human dignity, communal responsibility and freedom for all citizens regardless of their racial, reUgious or ethnic backgrounds. The American Heriteige Award honors the man or woman who has personified in word and deed the noblest traditions of the United States of America and the ADL. By his work and deeds John Kenefick has exemplified the high ideals by which this country was founded, "Yitzak Santis, ADL Plains States Regional director.
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Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m. on Cox Cable Channel 7. Two ex-military men from special Israeli army units run the company. By contrast there is a feature on Lisa, a monkey, and her trainer explaining a special program helping paraplegics. Walter Zanger takes us to Hazor, an important biblical times' city, where King Solomon built his famous water system. There are other features about Israeli tennis and a dance feature, "Ka Dance." The program repeats on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m..
Win, place, show A recently-OTganized Jewish Couples Group is planning a gathering for Dec. 6 at 6:45 p.m. at the Bluff's Run Greyhound Race Track Clubhouse. Cost is $2.50 per person and includes racing form, clubhouse seating and hors d'oeuvres, according to Julie and Jay Durmaskin. Reservations may be made with the Durmaskins at 333-1150 or Sherry and Jeff Taxman at 397-5816. Other organizers, according to Mrs. Durmaskin, are Janet and Harry Klein and Marcie and Gary Ostrow.
Olympic athletes remembered in NJHS 'Corridor' exhibit Plaques to commemorate the deaths of the 11 Israeli athletes slain at the Olympic Games in 1972 have been added to the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society exhibit on "Jewish Athletes in Nebraska" which is now available for viewing in the Corridor of Jewish History at the Jewish Community Center. Included in the Olympic Memorial exhibit are the stories and pictures of Yaacov Springer, Kehat Schorr, Eliezer Halfin, Yosef Romano, David Berger, Yosef Gutfreund, Moshe Weinberg, Marc Slavln, Zeev Friedman, Andre Spitzer, and Amitzur Shapira. They were Israeli champions in Riflery, Weight lift-
Minl-Shabbaton A mini-Shabbaton, open to the Jewish Community, will be presented from noon until 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 by Cantor Leo Fettman, at Beth Israel Synagogue. Lunch, z'mirot (songs), D'var Torah (words of Torah), and discussion will be included. The topic is "Maintaining a Jewish identity in a nonJewish world." There will be a $3 charge for the luncheon which should be pre-paid to Cantor Fettman, 1317 No. 57th Street, Omaha, NE. 68132. Reservation deadline is Dec 2.
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Happy birthday, senator Nearly 450 friends of Senator Edward Zorinsky attended a party at the Red Lion Inn, Nov. 11, to celebrate the senator's 58th birthday. „ r, ., .u Arranged by Howard Kooper and Tom Felteian, the party was a class affair with colorful balloons streaming from the ceiling, a marching band complete with drum thumpers and brass tooters, an orchestra for dancing, professional show people as entertainers-and a guest who in some quarters is being talked about as a prospective candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. He is Governor Charles Robb of Virginia and although he discounted the talk about himself as a presidential candidate, he was overflowing in praise for Senator Zorinsky. With guests paying $150 each to attend, the event was not only a highly successful birthday party, but was also a significant fund-raiser for the senator's 1988 re-election campaign. The party also was significant to me too, because I was invited as a representative of the Jewish Press to coyer the event for the Jewish communities of Omaha and Lincoln. As a guest, I had the opportunity to talk with Senator Zorinsky in a relaxed, informal atmosphere and we freely exchanged our respective concerns. One of the items on our impromptu agenda was the lack of communication that the Jewish Press experiences not only with the office of Sen. Zorinsky, but also with the office of Sen. J. J. Exon. As I told the senator, the only Washington representative from Nebraska who does a good job of keeping the Jewish Press informed is Rep. Hal Daub. This lack of communication is partly responsible for some apprehension in the Jewish community regarding actions taken or not taken by the senator, we concluded. For example, I asked the senator why he endorsed Sharon K. Beck against Yard R. Johnson in the District 8 race for the Legislature in the recent election. His answer was surprisingly simple. Yard Johnson strongly supported Senator Zorinsky'* opponent in the 1982 campaign, and the senator's endorsement of Sharon Beck was pure retribution aimed at Yard Johnson. "When 1 was in business and a competitor took one of my accounts away, the first thing I would do would be to take one of his accounts," Senator Zorinsky said. He explained that he did not delve into Ms. Beck's background to determine whether any of her associations might be of extraordinary concern to the Jewish community, or to anyone else. The senator agreed to a suggestion on my part that it would be most helpful if his staff would take the needs of the Jewish Press into consideration in the future. Although 1 don't have an actual count, it was obvious that a good portion of the partygoers were involved members of the Jewish community. Thus, the Jewish Press has a role to play in serving as a communications link between the Jewish conununity and elected officials. I am grateful for the party invitation and for the warm handshake and conversation offered by Senator Zorinsky. In behalf of our readers in Nebraska and across the United States, I wish Senator Zorinsky a happy birthday, and a healthy and prosperous New Year. .
Until a few years ago, the term General Assembly conjured up the United Nations to me... then I was introduced to the G, A. of the Council of Jewish Federations. Now that's a different story. This past week my roommate and I joined 19 other Omahans who gathered with fellow Jews from all over the country—all together more than 3,000. We were under the roof of one hotel, in Chicago, and were treated to a number of more than worthwhile experiences. The idea is to exchange information and thoughts on just about everything having to do with the Jewish conununity. There were workshops, seminars, think tanks, advice on how to do this or that better; how one city solved its dilemma regarding thus-and-such and how still a different part of the nation came to grips with yet other problems. Everything from Aging to Zion. From what we do here to what they do in Russia; and, more importantly, what they DON'T do. More than once, 1 was struck by the dedication of aU the volunteers who take time to give so much of themselves to fellow Jews; and by the expertise of the professionals in this field of communal service. And now, in retrospect, I wonder if this is true in ALL branches of this service, or only ours. There's no way to find an answer to that, but there is one fact of which I'm absolutely positive: the Scholar in Residence was superb. Rabbi Harold Schulweiss of California was the person selected to fill that special place, and to be present while he spoke was nothing less than a privilege. The man has a truly brilliant naind and a gift for delivering his message which can only be described as spellbinding. There were other people to get excited about. For example, no matter what party people belong to, it was wonder-
ful to see and hear the Yice President speak—after he quietly watched a beautiful H^vdalah service. And certainly nobody could call Shimon Peres small potatoes! He too honored the assembly with his presence and a fine speech. There are many moments to record as Special... the Shabbat dinner shared by all and the wonderful reception following one evening's business, when joy and loud klezmer music seemed to reach the rafters. So many people all enjoying themselves ... it was wonderful. Perhaps the most poignant and moving event was the satellite appearance of Natan Sharansky, speaking from Jerusalem. An actual two-way interview was conducted, with Sharansky clearly seen on a giant TY screen. A truly unforgettable scene. I would really have a hard time selecting my most favorite part of the entire G.A. There were so many outstanding moments. Maybe it would be best to simply record it in memory as several days spent surroimded by good people who care very much about the world they live in—poeple who are willing to do their bit to make things better, to help those who require help. You know what? That's not bad company. EVUtor's note: The Omaha gronp included the following: Steven Rod, Sondra Rosenblatt, Jerry Rosen, EUie Pennw, Shirley and ^^Mort Tractenbarg, Murray Newman, Steven Riekes, Bert and Leonard Lewis, Susan and Dennis Paley, Faye and Howard Ruback, Amy and Sanford Friedman, Jan Schneiderman, Mary FellnMn, Robert Etsenberg, Saraane •ad Jerry Gitnick. Some are photographed informally below.
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Israel Bonds honors Truman Clare More than 200 guests attended the State of larael Bonds Tribute DinMt honoring Tnunan Clare Sunday at Beth Israel Synagogue. At left, Edward M. Joaeph, regional director, State of Israel Bonds, presents a conununity achievement award for chairing New Ufe dinnerk to
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Pro-choice speaker offers strategies By Morris Maline The issue of reproductive freedom is not one of life or death, but one of pro-choice or anti-choice, Judith Widdicombe told the Jewish Press Tuesday. She said in an interview that society is becoming more polarized and the influence of the religious right ia directed at making people feel helpless. "The Elmer Gantrys of the world are telling people that they no longer have to be responsible, but should surrender their behavior to God's will." Mrs. Widdicombe is the founder and president of Reproductive Health Services, a not-for-profit abortion provider in the St. Louis area. She was here to address the Omaha Section of National Council of Jewish Women at a luncheon meeting in the Marriott Hotel. She said that the essence of her talk would deal with strategies for the pro^hoice community. Stratej^es, she said, include doing research to find out the reasons why girls are seeking abortions, and then networking with the ultimate aim of getting involved in the political process. Carol Katzman, president of Omaha Section, said dur-
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ing the interview that education on pro-choice is important for the membership because of the anticipated number of anti-choice bills to be introduced into the new state legislature. "Mrs. Kay Orr is on record as being a strong foe of pnHihoice so the question of how ettective her leadership will be will depend upon the legislature," Mrs. Katzman added. According to Mrs. Widdicombe, the Reagan "disinformation syndrome" makes it necessary to bring the facts to the attention of the American public. The American family, she said, is not what the "Reagan fantasy" makes it appear to be. "We are a high tech society with a large proportion of single parents. There is no mommy, daddy and 2.2 children anymore." She said that Americans must realize that abortim is here to stay. "It's been around since 3,000 B.C., and it will take place aboard the space stations of the future." She pointed out also that abortion rates are declining because society now acc^ts the single parent, and because of the fact that the atrisk fertile population is declining.
The yOuth sports division of the Jewish Community Center Health and Physical Education department is sponsoring a "Hanukkah Cookiegram Factory" at the JCC canteen.
Chnck Arnold, (left) physical education director at the Jewish Community Center, and Dr. Warren Zweiback (center) greet Dr. Art MoUen, who lectured on health during a visit to Omaha last week.
To good health! The one key to good health, according to Dr. Art Mollen, is exercise. Just 10 minutes of aerobic exercise a day for 30 days will prove to be addictive, he said, adding that a sensible low-fat diet is the only other ingredient needed for good health. Dr. Mollen, director of the Southwest Health Institute in Phoenix, spoke at Beth El Synagogue and the Jewish Community Center last week. He said that of the 12,000 patients that went through his Institute in the past several years, fully 90 per cent were able to reduce or eliminate various medications they were taking. According to Dr. Mollen, out of 100 who complain of back pain, only one will require back surgery, but "2650" get it. "I rarely recommend surgery." He said that 60 per cent of children are overweight and that a mandatory fitness program should be part of the elementary school program. Dr. Mollen pointed out that the problem in getting peoplA to acquire good health habits is one of motivation. "People have to be turned on to exercise. It's the key to weight reduction, lowering one's pulse rate, blood pressure and cholesterol levels."
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Council Bluffs B'nai Israel SERVICES: First and third Friday of the month: 7:30 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service and everyone is welcome.
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BABY NAMING The baby naming for the new bom daughter of Dr. Craig and Rachel Shapiro will be held at the Mincha service on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 4:45p.m. Grandparents of the new bom daughter are Elaine Shapiro, Menasse and Fanny Bohbot. Great-grandmother is Eve Roth. The Shalos Suedot following the Mincha Service will be in honor of the baby naming.
Lincoln B'nai Jeshurun Friday: 7:30 p.m.. Family service conducted by Rabbi Michael Joseph. November birthday blessings. Oneg Shabbat will be hosted by John and LaUrie Tavlin.
Lincoln Tifereth Israel Friday: 8 p.m. Special school Shabbaton Saturday: 9 a.m. Jr. Congregation 10 a.m. Minyans: Monday and Thursday 7:15 a.m.
Blumkin Home SERVICES: Friday: 7 p.m. Daily and Saturday: The residents and staff of the Rose Blumkin Home invite the families, volunteers and friends of the residents to attend services in the Herbert Goldsten Synagogue. Kiddush following services on Shabbat. JOINT GROUP NEW YORK (JTA) The Austrian government and the American Jewish Committee (AJC) have agreed to establish a joint working group to implement a program to stem anti-Semitism in that country.
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Parashat VaYera A glorious impudence The chapters of VaYera include the famous story of the destruction of. the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. We need not enter into the question of the nature of the depravity of the people of those ancient cities. But it is highly instructive, and fascinating, to see how the story reveals implications about the nature of God and about mankind's relationship with Him. First, on the nature of God. We must recognize that the Sodom-Gomorrah story is a kind of sequel to the narrative of Noah and the Flood. Hollywood today would call it The Great Flood-II. We have noted that the Great Flood in the Bible differs sharply from a somewhat similar Mesopotamian story. In the Mesopotamian story it is the whim or caprice of the gods that led to the destruction of humankind. In the Bible account of Noah it is quite different. There is one God of all the earth. He is not capricious. The Flood comes from a moral decision He has made. He caimot abide the corruption and violence to which humankind has become accustomed. In Sodom and Gomorrah there is a repetition of this theme, as though it were a reinforcement. It is - the wickedness of the population that obliges God, after careful consideration and investigation, to decide on their destruction. Once more, it is a moral judgement. And the nature of God emerges from the story clearly: He is moral and just. He is a God of Justice who demands justice also of mankind. Now second, implied in the story is a startling view of the relationship between God and mankind. How is-mankind to react to what'God does in the
world? Shall we say that we accept humbly what God has given us to do and to endure, and what His management of the world accomplishes? Yes, of course, humbly. Humbly—but not unquestioningly! May a human being question God? Put Him to the test? Take Him to task? Call Him to account? Yes, yes, our story implies! Before destruction God tells Abraham what He is about to do—and Abraham does not listen dispassionately. He cannot accept without dissent that people are about to be annihilated. Even if God does it, can it be entirely just, acceptable, moral? Perhaps there are righteous people there, decent people. He knows of his nephew Lot and his family. Perhaps there are others. Will you destroy them. Lord, simply because they haven't moved away? Abraham actually dares to challenge God's sense of justice: Just because You have all the power, does that give You the right to disregard justice! His actual words: "It is unthinkable! Shall the Judge of all the earth not see justice done!" What impudence! But what a glorious impudence it is! Here is an implication of lasting importance. Do we accept God's judgements humbly? Yes, of course, for we are human and He is God. Humbly—but not unquestioningly. We have the right , to question Him, to demand of Him, to challenge Him. We have the right to protest the human condition: for we are not pawns in some ci^ricious divine game. We are intelligent, sentient beings. We have the intellectual right and the spiritual duty to investigate, to probe, to demand moral judgement. For God has made us a little like Himself.
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Next meeting Nov. 26. At the Nov. 11 Veterans Day K^thering, President Gerald Bemstien moderated the earlybirds, and his opening subject was the new tax laws. Other subjects were the release of hostages, the recent election, the war between Iraq and Iran, and we solved all the problems. A surprise in the form of a new format for Benschen, furnished courtesy of Al and Reva Oruch and Sandra and Manny Mackay. We stood in memoriam for Phil Gerelick and Irv Janger and sang for birthday boys. Norm Wohlner told us that Rube Ratner is . at Clarkson, and that Oscar Diamond and Iz Levinson are out of sick bay and back home. Sec. Dave Dvorkin announced new lifers Manny Simon and Bill Foster, the latter the recipient of it as a gift from sisters Gert Komey and Lill Becker, ' Bernard Reznicek, president and CEO of OPPD, our electric energy company, was g^est speaker. He has been CEO for the past S'/i years, and has had 27 years experience in utility work in all its phases. He has degrees from UNL and Creighton, is very active in
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AMIT WOMEN HATIKVAH CHAPTER Hatikvah Chapter of Amit Women will hold a dinner meeting on Nov. 22, 6;30 p.m. at Beth Israel Synagogue. Dinner will be $4.50 per person. Guest speakers are Rab()i Mendel and Shani Katzman, the new Lubavitcher rabbi and his wife, who will discuss "Yiddishkeit the world over." The annual Country Store/Bazaar, featuring handiworks by Hatikvah members, will be held. All monies will go to Amit and the children in Israel. For reservations call Beverly Franklin 334-7365;. Marion Strauss 658-2646. HADASSAH DONOR Co-chairmen Sue Brezack and Judy Katzman said over $13,000 was raised for the Hadassah Medicpl Organization from the Hadassah October Donor luncheon at Beth El and from the Associates' evening as well. Speaker Marlene Post, Hadassah's national organization chairman from New York, spoke about the need for continued financial support. Sherry Fletcher and Julee Katzman, education vicepresidents, presented Esther Weil with the Service Award for her years of 2Monlst Affairs reports. The centerpieces of teddy bears decorated as doctors and nurses were sold out imi-***-i-n Balloon »»^.»»g
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By Estelle Rosenberg The Jewish Theological Seminary Board of New York has chosen Rabbi Michael Graetz of Omer Israel as one of the five people who have contributed to the Conservative Movement in Israel. Rabbi Graetz will be honored at a Dec. 11 dinner at the Knesset when he will receive the Friedlander Award. President Chaim Herzog of Israel will host the dinner in connection of the Seminary's 100th anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Graetz will be present to watch their son re. ceive this very prestigious honor.
The South Street Congregation extends a special There is good news for the Mazel Tov to the members: USY youth in the Tifereth Steve Sands upon his elecIsrael Congregation. Neal tion as president of the LinAbranison and his sister, coln Indian Center, Inc. Michelle, students at the board of directors, (Steve is University of Nebraska- the first non-Indian elected Lincoln, have grown up at to this position.}; Fannie ElBeth El in Omaha. They linger upon her move to have already involved the Terre Haute, Ind.; Mike USYers in the decoration of Stein for being named to a the sukkah, and are committee that has been presently arranging for formed to organize a strateseveral members to attend gic process for Lincoln; the fall kinnus. Sandy Grossbart for being Audrey Eisenstein of appointed Norden LaboraMinneapolis, the new Youth tories Distinguished ProfesDirector of Emtza Region, sor of Agribusiness, in the visited Lincoln during Oc- College of Business Adtober. She met with' Rabbi ministration; Sue Schreiber Ian Jacknis and Eve Hoff- who is stage manager for man about the current "Bus Stop" now playing at youth program. As the re- the Lincoln Community sult of her visit, a youth Playhouse. commission was established within the congregation. Rhoda Priesman is the new Clara Gaiter was honored chairperson for the com- by the Lincoln Chapter of mittee. Hadassah for her many years of service and devoDon't forget to make use tion to Hadassah and the of the Dorothy Kushner people of Israel at a.wine Transportation Fund if you and cheese reception on need a ride to the Tifereth Nov. 18. Israel service. Call the ofClara Gaiter became a fice, 423-8569 by Thursday afternoon to reserve a place member of Lincoln Chapter in the car which will bring of Hadassah in 1944. She served as the chapter presiyou to services. dent from 1960-1962 and as Regional membership and Life membership chairman FORLEASE and as Missouri Valley ReSwanson Towers gion vice president.
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New Sales Associate Juanda Thompson Off. 402/553-2131 Res. 453-9195
4645 Dodge Omaha, NE 68132
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A variety of fresh seafood, smoked salmon, piarty trays, spices and seasonings to malce your get together a SMASH!
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On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, the South Street Temple will continue their tradition of gathering members of several Lincoln churches for ecumenical service. This year's service will be conducted by Rabbi Michael Joseph at the South Street Temple beginning at 10 a.m.. Joining the Temple this year will be Grace United Methodist Church, Second Presbyterian and the Faith United Methodist Church. Following services there will be a reception. All Temple members make this a special day and attend.
WeNe«d Storage Space Immediately 'A^Commerclal •^Retail i|^Or, residential Up to 2,500 square feet for 3-12 months; can pay modest rent, but we really would benefit from your tax deductible donation.
Please call NCJW President Carol Katzman 391-9935
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