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Campaign Cabaret revue features local talent

Super Sunday committee membere from left: MUt Margolio, Terri Zacharia, Phil Wayne, Jan Wayne. Not pictured: Dr. Ira Priluck.

Super Sunday committee named By Joanie Jacobwn

* Federation public reladona director

"We're off and rolling," announced Denise and Carl Greenberg, co-chairmen of Super Sunday Telethon '87, "and the response has been tremendous! We already have dozens of volunteers to make those allimportant calls on Sunday, April 5. We're very fortunate to have Milt Margolin, Ira Priluck, Jan and Phil Wayne and Terri Zacharia on the Super Sunday committee.

These are people who feel deeply and work hard—people who believe it is their responsibility to take an active role in the Omaha Jewish community." Vdunteer recruitanent is under the supervision of Dr. Margolin, Dr. Priluck and Jan and Phil Wayne. Terri Zacharia is in charge of decorations. "I've always been a caller for Super Sunday," said Mrs. Zacharia, "but, this year, I wdnted to do more. Where (Continued on Page 3)

"The generations... family ... the life cycle—that's the musical message of Campaign Cabaret '87," said Joanie Jacobson, writer/director of the gala revue to be performed on March 28, at Peony Park—dinner and cocktails beginning at 7:16 p.m. Over 50 men, women and diildren will share their talents as the entire Omaha Jewish coimnunity is invited to gather in celebration of itself. "I'm very proud of this year's show," added Ms. Jacobson. "It's heartwarming from beginning to end, designed exclusively for the pleasure of our Omaha Jewish audience. It proves, once again, that variety is, indeed, the spice of life. '"liie show will feature everything from Rock to Pop—Hebrew with a Bossa Nova beat, a touch of Yiddish, Broadway, ballads, the Bhies and Swing. Comedy and tragedy. The bitter and the sweet. Fine solo performances. Groups to razzle and dazzle. Big people, little people. Old faces, new faces. The expected and the unexpected. Whatever your pleasure, there's a moment for everyone at Campaign Cabaret.

"We are fortunate again this year to have Kate Schrader as musical director and arranger," said Ms. Jacobson. "Kate is extremely talented and has written some incredible arrangements. "We appreciate the generosity of Ibsen Costume Rental and its staff who have so graciously donated their goods and services to Can^aign Cabaret. A special thanks, too, to Mr. Tuxedo." Assisting Ms. Jacobson is Jessica Pantano. Choreographer is Jamie Koll, Mike Runice of the Omaha Ballet is lighting designer and soimd is by McClellan Audio Services. Darcy Beck is stage manager. Production crew includes Patty Nogg, costumes; Dflrlene Golbitz, seamstress and Sibby Wolfson, props. The cast of Campaign Cabaret is as follows: Howard David BcHtlen, Jane Batt, Robert' Epstein, Susie Drazen, Sandy Friedman, Beth Ginsburg, Marvin M. Parilman, Julee Katzman, Jeft Taxman, Debbie Nalven, (Continued oo Page 3)

By Joanie Jacobson Federation public relations dire<ctor

The unprinted story It's Friday. The end of the week. No school for two days. Pay day. A weekend trip. A welcome relief. Shabbat is coming. A time to unwind, to discuss. A Jewish time shared by family and friends. A peaceful time. Friday. Maybe it's the day you go grocery shopping or get your hair done. Maybe it's a day for tennis lessons or a regular business lunch. Maybe it's the day you make no plans at all. But for every Jewish person in Omaha, Friday is that day when we go to the mailbox and expect to find the Jewish Preaa. I say "expect" because we do. If the PWM isn't there, we feel left out. What were the front-page stories? Who wrote a Letter to the EMitor and what was it about? Calls come in to the Jewish ftess office—"I didn't get my Press today. Please send me a copy." There are even those who come in to the Press office late Thursday afternoon to get a copy fresh from the printer. "So what?" you say. So, this. Imagine Friday and every other day of the week without any Jewish Press. How would we know about each other? We certainly couldn't read about ourselves in the Omaha World Herald. They dAn't ntxirt Jewish community news on televisiaa and they don't broadcast regular Jtfwiah faatuns on the radio. The Jewiah Preaa ia the link that connects us to ooe another and to Jewish communities around the world. We depend on the Press. We "eaqwct" it Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing a very special lady about this very thing. Mitiain Grossman, originally from Poland and a Survivor, came to America in 1949. "We were detained in New York for six weeks," she explained in her eloquent Pdish accent, "because we didn't have a place to go. My husband was a machinist and there had to be a need for a job before we settle in this country. That's how we came to Omaha.

"It is true I am an avid reader of the Jewish Press. You ask me why, and I tell you there are many reasons. The paper is of Jewish interest from a Jewish point of view. It tells of Jewish activities in the community and political activities in the world. 1 feel that it is my responsibility as a member of this community to be aware of what is going on. It is a small papo' that covers much. "I assume that there are non-Jewish people who read the Press. I think this helps them to understand oiu: point of view and oar fedings. It gives them an insight into who we really are, maybe we can live better together. "It expresses different opinions—critics and praises. Thou{^ we don't always agree, it's always good to get the full story. I like to read the Editor's comments to get views and news of places he attends. My husband and I go to services on Saturday morning, so, on Friday, I enjoy reading Rabbi Kripke's version of the Torah reading. Sometimes I agree, sometimes I have my own opinion, but-it broadens my under^ standing. Every rabbi has his own version, you know. "I don't drive, and with time and age and sicknesses, I can no longer even stand on the comer to wait for the bus. I'm not complaining. I'm grateful for my independence and I stOl do all the work in my house. I'm a wife, a maki, a codt, I take care of the yard and I paint all the rooms. But even for thoee who cannot participate in the conununity, reading the Jewidi Preaa is important, because knowing is inqxirtant. It is what keeps us together. I am grateful to the Jewish Preaa to- the prestige and the flavor of ourhvitage." Thanks, Miriam Grossman. I couldnt have said it better myselfl The unprinted story—a tribute to the Federation's Jewiah Press newspaper and its staff.

Award committee meets Charlotte K^>lan (left> and Beveriy Franklin (right) co-chairmen join with Sylvia Roes, president, Kalah FrankUn Chapter, Amit Women, in displayiiig the invitations tiie group is issuing in connection with the presentation of the Humanitarian Award to Dr. Sol CnUer, March 29 dming a dfamer program at 6 p.m. in Beth Israel Synagogue.

Purim carnivals help Israel Bonds "Remember,' March 16 is Purim and Israel Bond Early Reinvestment Deiy at all three sjmagogues," noted Ed Belgrade and Marda Cohen, reinvestment co-chairmen. Tables will be set up at each synagogue Purim carnival, and staffed by Israel Bond personnel to help with the reinvestment of all 1972 and 1973 Israel Bonds'. "Not only will reinvestws in Israel who buy 11,000 or more in Israel Bonds sign a special 'MegQlah of Reaffirmation with Israd', but they will also receive a pin created e^edally for this occasicm," stated Mr. Betgrade. Mrs. Cohen added, "Children whose parenta reinvest in any Bond denomination will each receive an attractive Israel Certificate with their names inscribed as a memento of what their parenta helped to accomplish for Israel on Purim in 1987." .';'sa?S5(i;1flSi^- •

Women gather to celebrate Omaha's Lubavitcher rabbi and rebbitsin have announced a program to celebrate the International Week for Jewish Women. Women in the Jewish community are invited to a social March 18 at 9:30 a.m. in the residence of Shirley and Leonard Goldstein, 11217 Woolworth Plaza, according to Rabbi Mendel Katzman. Rabbi Katzman said reservations may be made with his wife, Shani, at 668-8122. Tiie theme of the event is Color Me Beantifnl Inaide and Out, and the program will inchide a talk by Marda Rubbi of Los Angdee who will speak on the Jewish Woman in the Modem World. Mra. Rubin has a B. A. degree in psychology and for nine yean was a program coordinator of l][.CXA.*8 PgycUatiiic Institute at eh Colter jof Study of ChiUhood Peychosis. She founded MiUot House for run-away Jewish girls. In addition, a make-up counselor from Younken Department Store win be on hand to demonstrate Germaine Monteil techniques and producta.

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Rosenstein serigraphs on exhibit from March 8 An exhibit of limited edition serigraphs by internationally linown artist and calligrapher Mordechai N. Rosenstein opens at Omaha Gallery West in the Jewish Community Center on March 8. The exhibit will continue through May 10. Mr. Rosenstein uses Hebrew lettering as a basis for his bold, colorful contemporary silk-screen designs, often deriving inspiration from a single letter in the Siddur (Prayer book). Mr. Rosenstein also incorporates natural forms into his works. "Fruits, grain and other plant forms are rendered in quick calligraphic brushstrokes or as solid shapes of bold color reminiscent of Matisse, according to Evelyn Katz, JCC visual arts director. A native Philadelphia!!, Mr. Rosenstein graduated from the Philadelphia College of Art. "Influenced by teacher and friend Franz Kline, one of the forempst

By Sheila Garaombke Free-lance Writer The average Omahan's palate fancies foods which are delicious and sound fattening, but are actually low in fat, easy to prepare, affordable and nutritious. Current dietary guidelines recommend that we consume 30 per cent or less of our daily calories from fat. It is both possil;)le to eat tastefully and stay within present dietary guidelines according to G oldie Silverman, culinary specialist, cookbook author and Omaha native. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Gendler. Mrs. Silverman, who has resided in Seattle, Wash., since 1957, came to Omaha to participate in Food Fair '87, held Febr. 6-8. Mrs. Silverman and her co-author, Jacqueline Wil-

Mordechai Rosenstein Abstract Expressionists, Rosenstein began to envision Jewish calligraphy in a contemporary light. As an observant Jew, Rosenstein enjoys interpreting verSies from scriptural sources in his work," Ms. Katz said. All of the works on exhibit are for sale. For more information contact Ms. Katz at 334-8200 ext. 232.

Hamantashen baking at JCC

"Religion and Transplantation" The National Conference of Christians and Jews wiU present a panel discussion from 7-9 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, at the Holiday Jnn Central, 72nd and .Grover, in Omaha, The topic will be "Religion and Transplantation." Area clergy will offer religious perspectives on transplantation of human organs. They include: Dr. Aaron D. Black, Sr., Pastor, Clair Memorial

United Methodist Church; John M. Ginsterblum, S.J., Director, Pastoral Care, Saint Joseph Hospital; and Myer Kripke, Rabbi Emeritus of Beth El Synagogue. This is the fourth program in the four-part series on Organ Transplantation, and is open to the general public. The cost, wMch includes breakfast, is $6.50. For registration or additional information, contact the NCCJ office, 346-3357. — CLIP AND SAVE-

The Jewish Community Center Cultural Arts department is planning a hamantashen baking "workshop" on March 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There is no charge and ingredients will be supplied. Enrollment is limited to 20 bakers. Participants will be able to take some of the hamantashen home. Reservations should be made with Helen Rifkin or Lois Wine, 334-8200; The hamantashen will be served at the "Family Purim Shpiel" on March 16, 6:45 p.m. Reservations for this original Purim play and "home-made" hamantash^ can also be made with Mrs. Rifkin or Mrs. Wine.

liams, have written three cookbooks which have together sold over 400,000 copies. The first. No Salt, No Sugar, No Fat, published in 1981, has sold over 360,000 copies. The second. Hold the Fat,' Sugar and Salt, published in 1984, was designed for thoee who have considerable time to cook. The 1986 book. The Quick and Delidoiu Low Fat, Low Salt Cookbook, has captured an audience composed of busy people who can't spend a lot of time in the kitchen to eat right. Mrs. Silverman and Mrs. Williams are currently collaborating on a fourth cookbook which traces the history of the foods of Washington state, which should be published in time for the 1989 Washington State

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Centennial. After Mrs. Silverman's first cookbook was published in 1981, she became acutely aware of people's concerns regarding the types of foods they consume. "Although people were concerned about reduc. ing fat, salt and sugar in their diet," she said, "they basically wanted to eat the WASHINGTON, D.C.- foods they were used to." Congressman Dan GlickThe second cookbook, man (D.-Ks.) reintroduced a Hold the Fat, Sugar and bill that would impose fed- Salt, helps people to adapt eral criminal penalties for the recipes which they nordamage to religious prop- mally use to make them erty and injury to persons in more nutritionally acceptthe free exercise of religious able. beliefs. Last year, a similar But this is 1987, When biU introduced by Glickman passed the full House of two career families or single Representatives, but was parent families are becomnot acted upqn by the Sen- ing standard. "The whole emphasis in this last book is ate. "I introduced this bill in that people should be able to the last session of the Con- make selections among lowgress and members of the fat, low-salt foods and ingreHouse of Representatives dients which are readily recognized the need for it to available in the supermarbe pass«l. The problem of kets," she said. . violence aimed at religious Mrs. Silverman said canproperty and the exercise of didly that she is n6t a dietireligious beliefs has not cian by profession. She conabated. It is still a serious siders herself just a cook in the kitchen. "I am trying," problem," Glickman said.

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she said, "to translate all of the scientific evidence that dieticians come up with into foods you can feed to your family. " She added, "Many dieticians can talk about the percentage of nutrients in food and what should be eaten, but they cannot fuse the two elements together into something palatable to serve." At the end of February, Mrs. Silverman will be traveling to San Francisco to participate in the San Francisco Chronicle's Outdoor Adventure Fair. She has considerable expertise in this area due to her book, Backpacking with Babies and Small Children, first published in 1975 and revised in 1986. "It is a practical guide to dealing with any situation which may arise when you include yovmg children on the trail," Mrs. Silverman said. In addition to Mrs. Silver man's books and fairs, she, has conducted workshops for the American Diabetes Association, and worked with a" group of 100 men who have been identified as having high cholesterol. This spring she will do a workshop entitled Passover Without Cholesterol for one of Seattle's Conservative Synagogues. A Bmall'world Omaha's Susie Rubin, a native of Mexico, caught the attention of some 60 Jewish and Christian friends by conversing with a Costa Rican waiter in Spanish during her birthday dinner party in Grisanti's Italian restaurant Wednesday night.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Temple Israel Congregational Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Temple SUNDAY, MARCH 8 JCC Camp inlormalion Day, 1 p.m. Beth El Men's Club Breakfast, 9 a.m., Beth El Temple Israel Men's Club Brunch, 10 &.m.. Temple Temple Israel Sisterhood Friendship Tea, 2 p.m., Temple Jr. B'nai B'rilh Bowling League,. 1:30 p.m.. Cougar Lanes Beth El "Cafe L'Chaim'', 7 p.m., Beth El Going Ape, Youth Program, 1:30 p.m. MONDAY, MARCH 9 Hebrew Class, 9:30 a.m. YES, 10 a.m. Federation Executive Meeting, 4 p.m. UTTO Curriculum Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Hebrew Class, 9:30 a.m. Mothers Day Out, 12:30 p.m. JCAC, Baking Hamantoshen for Purim, 10 a.m. Beth El Women's League Meeting, 7 p.m. Beth Israel Sisterhood Board Mtg., 10:30 a.m., Beth Israel Beth Israel Sisterhood Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Beth Israel Temple Israel Sisterhood Luncheon, 12:30 p.m.. Temple WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Hebrew Class, 10 a.m. Braille Class, 9 a.m. CPR Class, 6:30 p.m. Hebrew Class, 7 p.m. Hebrew High, 7:30 p.m. Hadassah Executive Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m. B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers, Noon, Howard Johnson's B'nal B'rith Women's Donor Luncheon, Noon, Oak Creek Inn Temple Israel Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m.. Temple Jewish Studies. 7:30 p.m., Beth Israel C Beth Israel Board of Commissioners, 7:30 p.m., Beth Israel L Club 34 Unbirthday Parly, 6 p.m. I: THURSDAY, MARCH 12 p NCJW Board Meeting, 9:15 a.m. Arts & Eats, 4:30 p.m. A Jogging Analysis Clinic, 7:30 p.m. N Federation Budget and Allocations Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Q Beth El Walk-In Drop-in, 10 a.m.. Beth El For qutslions on BCtivitiM conuctJaanene F«nin al 334.8200 Ext 271 Tha Jawis/i Praia ta not responslbit lor lh« accuracy oT the atxve avanta

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Kate Schnder, miuical director, rehearses with the cast of Campaign Cabaret '87.

Campaign Cabaret revue features local talent (Continned from Page 1) I Widman, Sibby Wolfson. Also, David Christensen, Kim Broder, Barry Davies, Andee Friedlander, Damiy Epstein, Becca Goldstein, Dan FeOman, Andrea Goodman, Dan Kasin, Lisa Goodman, Chad Polilcov, Nicole Lemer, Andrew Wigodsky, Lesley Plotkin. Also, Ozzie Nogg, Steve Denenberg, Eunie IJenenberg, Anne Broder, Karen Javitcb, Patty Nogg, Jon Broder, Kelly Broder, Danny Cohn, Michael Cohn, Gila Draze(p, Jimmy Friedlander, Andrea Friedman, Eiic Goodman, Cairie jacobsoo, Maggie Jacobscm. Also, Jenny Javitch, Mark Javitch, Lesley Plotldn, Annie Nogg, Brian Nogg, Lance PoUkov, Lbidsey Taxman, Whitney Taxman, Andy Weitz, Katie Weitz, Alex Wol&on, Rebecca Wolfson, ' Miriam Shrier, Gail Ginsburg, Bob Hw-

witz, Mark Trustin, Elaine Jabenis, Don Rice, Evy Rice, Jerry Wasserman, Phyllis Wasserman, Joanie Jacobson, Phil Sokolof, Pam Cohn and The Older Adult Choir (Young Energetic Seniors). "Our hope this year is the same as last," concluded Ms. Jacobson, "—that when you leave Campaign Cabaret, you take with you a shared feeling that it's a wondorful thing to be Jewish. We are a single Jewish community with much to give each other. What better reason to celebratel" Canq>aign Cabaret is presented by the Men's and Women's Divisions of the Jewish Federation of Omaha Campaign. Reser vations may be made by mailing a check for $20 per person to: S.T. Rosenblatt, 333 S. 132nd Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164. A gift to the Campaign is required.

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(Continued ttom Page 1) the money goes is important Super Sunday is both worthwhile and fun." "Everyone should cooperate because the need is so great," added Dr. Margdin. "It's really very necessary. There are only 6,000 of us. We hove to take care of our own people here and in Israel." Asked why he joined the Super Sunday team, Phil Wayne aaswwod, "Because I'm a Jew. Contributing to the Campaign makes me fed like I'm giving to all of Judaism from the Omaha Fedo'ation to Israel Jan has been a Divisional C^>tain and, this year, she is a woricer in addition to serving on the Super Sunday committee. We both feel a sense of belonging and with that, a respcmsibility." . "All Siq)er Sunday vohmteers will receive

a souvenir mug," said Mrs. Greenberg. "It's our way of Ba}ring 'thank you' to the over 100 enthusiastic workers who donate their time and effort. Thanks, too, to Pacesetter Corporation for donating their facility as Super Sunday Headquarters on April 6. Steven Rod, Executive Director of tlw Federation, wUl conduct a brief solicitortraining for each session before the official calling begins. Breakfast and lunch will be served and decorations will set the mood to 'Rally 'Round The Phone, Friends!" "We hope everyone will answer the coll for help on Sunday, April 6, or during Superweek, April 6-8," concluded Dr. Greenberg. "Over 1500 Jewish men and women in the Omaha area will be asked to give what they can for the sake of all of us here, and in Israd. We hope that each and everyone of them will do just that."

$1 million grant ST. LOUIS, MO-A "forge a pomanent coopergrant of $1 million to pro- ative relationship between mote better and augmented the two universities, enable buriness relations between outstanding Israeli stuthe U.S. and Israd has been dents to pursue business given jointly to the Ameri- studies hen in the U.S., and can Society for Technion- allow business-oriented Israel Institute of Technd- American university stuogy in Haifa and the School dents to gain knowledge of of Business, Washington and insist into Israel's University in St. Louis by business environment, acaLee and Milford Bohm, I demies, industry and long-time residents and general culture." llie joint civic leaders of St. Louis. gift was announced by The grant, according to Chancdlw WHIiam H. DanMr. Bohm, will serve to forth of Washington Uni-

versity and President Max Reis of Technion in Haifa. Mr. Bohm, founder and chairman of the board. Emeritus of CPI Corp., a $200 million consumer service company based in St. Louis and Chairman of the Board/CEO of Cendt, Inc., a high-technology R&D company, said that the $1 million fund established in his own and his wife's names would "link Technion and Washington University."

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Reaching out There may be as many as 100 Jewish teenagers in the Omaha area who are not affiliated in any way, shape or form with the Jewish community. This is the impression I got during a discussion on unaffiliated youth that took place during the February meeting of the Jewish Federation's Board of Directors. The discussion occurred during the portion of the meeting which centered on revitalization of the B'nai B'rith Youth organization here. BBYO leader Ellen Gordman proposed that a part-time worker at the Jewish Conmiunity Center go to regular time to accommodate the improved programming needs of BBYO. Although the Board agreed to the proposal, some Board members questioned whether BBYO activities engaged all Jewish teenagers in the community. ~ The answer was no. And the dilemma is clear. If we do nothing to attract these teenagers, we all lose. If we do something and there is no success, all of us still lose. So what do we do? Unfortunately, this column can only pose the question. There is no answer here. Perhaps, you, the reader have some suggestions. If so, please write and share your ideas with the community.

HAIFA—One of the important elements of every military establishment is its Intelligence Division, which is entrusted with th^ task of gathering all possible information which could be of value in bolstering the country's defensive posture. For obvious reasons, all details with regard to the operations of this division, its methods and its personnel, are top secret. Not long ago, Israel's Intelligence office lifted an edge of the curtain to reveal details of a program which is not only not secret, but by its very nature seeks to publicize its activities. Technically it is known in Hebrew by the initials of its function, Chazav, the English equivalent of which would be UMM-Unclassified MiUtary Material. Those who work with the UMM smile at the fact that they are the only ones in the Israel defense forces who are not only permitted to listen to the radio and read newspapers during working hours-but they are in fact required to do so, and even get paid for it. It is the task of UMM to keep abreast of everything that is printed in the press of our neighbors and aired via the electronic media. They must keep informed on everything going on in the Arab states, and let the Israel public and the world at large know as well. They glean not only the facts and activities, but also trends of thought and shifts of policy which can be learned from the media. For example, it had long been common for the Syrian press to refer to Lebanon's Amin Jemayel in the most derogatory terms possible-traitor, dog and worse. That was a reflection of Syrian policy. One morning a keen-eyed . Israeli monitor of the press detected that the Lebanese leader had been referred to as Mr. Amin Jemayel, presaging a change in Syrian policy. And indeed, not long thereafter, the president was invited for a formal visit to Assad in Damascus, and relations were established. UMM receives almost everything put into print in the Arab states, enormous quantities daily, and all of it has

The computer revolution There is no doubt that we are in the midst of a computer revolution. The once-giant megamachine whizzing throughout the corporate empire is now a mini-magician bringing marvels to the small businessman. Publishing is not exempt from this invasion of new technology. The Jewish Press is interested in expanding opportunities of desktop publishing. We are in the market, so to speak. Thus, this editorial announcement also can serve as an invitation to computer and software vendors to get in touch with us and let us know what we need and how much it costs. We're interested, but we have a strong need to cost/justify the new equipment.

TEL AVIV - A method of fueling presently functioning nuclear power plants which would make them appreciably safer and cut fuel costs in half, has been developed by an Israeli nuclear engineer. Tel Aviv University Professor Alvin Radkowsky, who advocates the use of the element thorium, which is four times as plentiful as uraniimi, believes that thoriumproduced nuclear energy could supply the world with energy for the next 200 years. Thorium is in ample supply throughout the world, expecially in India and Brazil. Besides being much less expensive, the element thorium cannot produce plutonium, thus eliminating the threat of irresponsible groups or countries using it to create atomic weapons.

to be scanned carefully. The staff can never fall behind, for the morrow brings a fresh batch of hundreds of papers. They also listen to all talk shows on the air, news, commentaries, interviews, etc. There are so many stations, that the skilled ear of a UMM staff member can listen to two or three simultaneously and detect when something is of sufficient interest to warrant imdivided attention. Major qualification required, of course, is full command of the Arabic language and ability to translate. While the nucleus of the staff of UMM was at one time composed of Sephardi Jews who themselves or their families had originated in Arab lands, and spoke Arabic at home, more and more of the members now are Ashkenazi Jews who have specialized in Arabic studies both at high school and at university. Hence constant encouragement of young Israelis to take up Arabic studies and serve with the UMM, either in uniform or as civilians. To be sure, even a high degree of proficiency in a language does not mean that they know everything, but as has been pointed out, nobody knows all the words in a dictionary, even in his mother tongue. Arabic also changes rapidly. In Lebanon today, in the shifting political currents, four to five new words a week are coined in the political jargon, and one who falls behind in following the broadcasts for a few wedcs, may not understand certain references. The monitors at this end must know not only the language, but also the spirit and currents of thought in the Arab world. Addressing the U.N. in September, 1986, King Hussein declared he was ready to open negotiations with Israel, and used a word in Arabic which for a moment stumped our listener because one translation from the Arabic was "direct" and another was "immediately," a distinct difference of meaning. Which did he intend? Some here believe he did it deliberately, kno?iring it was subject to double meaning. For a few days he could profit from and enjoy the reaction of the world press, and then a few days later issue a clarification of what he had intended—which he did. We are told that we should not imderestimate the Arab press. They have a world-wide network of correspondents, including many stationed in and with access to sources of information where Israeli pressmen can not go. The comipander of UMM, Col. N., declared that "it is our responsibility to dissoninate the infonnaticm which we gather—not only to Israd's policy makent, but to tbe whole worhL Let everyone know what the Arabs are thinking and saying in their internal press, to their own people." Prc^ams can be picked up from the ether without difficulty—but how does Israel get the many hundreds of Arab papers fresh each day? At one time it was noted that King Hussein reads The Jerusalem Post at breakfast each morning. The only assumption is that somewhere there must be a gentleman's agreement calling for exchange of papers—you give us yovu-s, and you can have ours.

Opportunism and opportunities Late news bulletin At deadline this week, we were advised that Dr. Sol Kutler, who is slated to receive Amit Women's Humanitarian award.on March 29 at Beth Israel Synagogue, reportedly is in the Gaza strip volunteering his dental services. Dr. Kutler is perhaps the most traveled humanitarian residing in Omaha, and the news that he is in the Middle East at this particular time is indicative of his unique qualification for the award.

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By E2ric Rozenman New East Report Current Soviet policy toward dissidents, including Jews, shows two faces. Simultaneously, Moscow hints at changes in its posture—if not its policies—toward Israel and toward an international peace conferaice on the Middle East. These moves, seen in the context of Mikhail Gorbachev's reform'' campaign, include both Soviet opportimism and an opening wedge for the United States and Israel. One of the best-known refuseniks—the oft-persecuted Hebrew teacher Yosef Begun—was released last week after serving four years of a twelve-year term. But the week before that, Inna Meiman, like her better-known husband Naum a long-time refusenik, died in Washington. Soviet authorities had permitted her to seek cancer treatment abroad—after unconscionable delays—early in January. Naum Meiman was denied permission to attend her funeral; he remains in Russia. > Meanwhile, a number of other prominent dissidents and refuseniks, Jews and non-Jews, have been freed, and Krem- • lin officials say others soon will be. But the announcements* to this effect were followed quickly by publication of a list of eight Russian Jews prohibited from emigrating, including prominent refusenUcs Aleksandr Lemer, Vladimir Slepak and Valery Soifer. And Gorbachev's changes include a new law likely to restrict even further Soviet legal grounds for emigration. On ti» diplomatic front, the Israeli press carried accounts that 10,000 to 12,000 Russian Jews might be allowed to leave for Israel—in exchange for Jerusalem's acceptance of Soviet participation in an international conference on the Middle East. An all-parties conference, originally a Kremlin idea, has long been advocated by both radical and moderate Arab states. Perhaps not coincidentally, the figure of 10,000 to 12,000 approximatee the 11,000 Russian Jews listed by the AntiDefamation League of B'nai B'rith (ADL) as those who, more than once, have been refused permission to emigrate to Israel, ^yriting in the Jerusalem Post, Ayre Naor asserted that neither in return for Soviet participation in an ,

international conference nor in4>roved relations with Israel—"which may help the Soviets with the United States "—are those numbers enough. Despite the "glasnoet" or openness of the Owbachev regime, Jewish emigration continues at a trickle. Last year less than 1,000 Russian Jews were allowed to emigrate, compared to the high of 51,000-plu8 in 1979. In addition to the 11,000 refuseniks listed by ADL, approximately 400,000 of the roughly two million Soviet Jews have received formal invitations to immigrate to Israel A connection between Moscow's treatment of them and its participation in Middle East peace-maldng arises because both Israel and the United States have set improved treatment of Soviet Jewry—including liberalized emigration practices—and the reestablishment of diplomatic ties with Jerusalem, severed after the 1967 Six-Day War, as prerequisites. But even before Israd wants reestablished diplomatic relations, it wants the Soviet Union to let ito people go. Not by the hundreds each year, not even by the thousands—welcomed as that would be—but by the tens and hundreds of thousands. A new exodus may soimd like a dream. But so did the idea of rescuing Ethiopian Jewry, imtil it happened. As others have obsored, the Soviet Union is an empire of more than 100 nationalities, with a second-rate economy but a superpower's military. Gorbachev's changes are meant to make the en^tite and its army more efficient without dismantling the communist police state which simultaneously holds things together and cripples them. Russian Jews, inspired by Israel's victory in 1967 and convinced by the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 and the renewal of official enti-SemitiBm under the guise of anti-Zionism that real reform was inqwesible, began seeking a way out. Slepak first applied to emigrate in 1969, Lemer and Begun in 1971. Gorbachev needs Western help for his ref<nin8 to succeed. Yosef Begun enunciated what should be a price for that help: "To be with my friends, to be with my people in Is-, rael, to do everything for the success of Jewish culture in this country, the right to study our language, to be Jews in a real way and have the right to go to Israel." .^ •....s ..>•" w";:'^',•'/ -'.

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Candlelight vigil for Soviet Jewry More than 160 participated in the candlelight vigil for Soviet Jews at Memorial Park last week. From left are: Lori Kooper, Lisa Hnrwitz, Keri Saltsman, JnUe Hnrwitz, Randi Epstein, Mike Levine, City CkHmdlmaa Syhria Wagner, Joo Fellman, Tracy Ban, Jay Gonfanan, Kenny PoUkov, Wendy Katiman, Steve Znber and Lisa ffliolnicL In •ddititm to Mrs. Wagner, other oommnnity lexers participating included Steven Riekes, B'nai B'rith chairman; Yitxak Santis, AOL dinctor; SUrley Goldstein, Omaha

Committee for Soviet Jewry; City Conndlnen Joe Friend and Walt CaUnger; Rabbi Isaac Nadoff; Snsan Paley, Omaha Committee for Soviet Jewry; HudiBg CoiHs, president, Henry Monsky Lodg^ Myron Kaplan and David Siegd, ooivesidMto Corabnakv Lodge; Rabbi Steplian BaracL Rikki Epstein read a letter from a refnaenlk family and BBYO members led a prayer.

Ufxlate on resettlement of Russian Jews By Jean Ann Kmpinsky Free lance writer

quests have been denied. Mrs. Simon remarlced on ho- years with the Resettlement Committee, "It was a fabulous experience. We would do it all again."

children of Russian emigr^ts, Roman is at the top of Ids class. Sofy told me she was happy here and does not look bfck Beginning in 1975 and through 1980,120 Russian Jews on her life in Russia. She said she will dways be gratofol resettled in Omaha. Approximately one-half stiU live in to the Jewish community of Omaha for the help het fam-' Omaha and have become self-suffident members of our The headlines that catch our eyes deal with the famous ily received. "They were great." community. poets or pditical dissidents because these are the most outShe feels she has all the basics of life now and is aware The Soviet Resettlement Committee of the Federation spc^en. Sometimes we need to be reminded that lives lived that it takes work to achieve the goals she and her family and Jewish f'amily Services aided in the resettlement ef- in a quieter atmospliere have their own dream. have. forts. Leaving the country of our birth, leaving friends and famRaisa Haykin has only lived in her new home a short time, Shirley Goldstein and Miriam Simon, both instrumental ily behind, possibly never to return, is something most of and it is charming. I was especially interested in the items in the formation of the Resettlement Committee, have us never imagine. from Russia she was able to bring with her—beautiful exmaintained close ties with the Russian Jews still in Omaha, Sofy Herman and Raisa Haykin are among those in amples of Russian crafts that one does not often get a as well as those who left. Omaha who did just that. chance to see in Omaha. "The people who moved did so because job opportuniSofy and David Bennan came to Omaha from Baku, RusWith the warmth that characterizes her, Raisa made me ties opened elsewhere or to be closer to family members sia, in S^tember 1979 with their son, Roman, who was then a cup of tea and settled next to me on the cOuch to show who had settled outside of Omaha. No one left because they four years old. me photographs of Leon's bar mitzvah held at Beth Israel did not like it here," said Mrs. Goldstein. Raisa and Sam Haykin arrived the same year with their last year. Both women receive phone calls and letters regularly son, Leonid, then eight years old. As Raisa pointed out all the relatives pictured, she exfrom those who have moved but want to keep in touch with Both have new homes in southwest Omaha, and that is plained to me that what began with the three of them in their Omaha "roots." Many of those notes and letters ex- where I visited with them. 1979 has now evolved into 23 family members following press gratitude, years after the fact, for the warm and car: Sofy, a soft-spoken and attractive brunette, spoke of her ing assistance they received in the transition, and, clearly, life in Omaha with obvious pleasure. She told me learning their lead and leaving Russia to settle in Omaha. Raisa is employed at Richman Gordman, a job she has their hearts and minds have not forgotten the friendships the language and finding a job were the two problems that had since shortly after bar arrival. She, too, mentioned lanmade in OmahtiL caused the most concern. She learned English through "It was not a nine to five job," Mrs. Simon remarked. classes she attended as well as watching television (al- guage and work as the two areas of most concern in their "It required a lot of hours spent by some very dedicated though Sofy confessed she did not always "get all the adjustment. Although her Ufe in Russia was not without pleasure, volunteers. Many close friendships were made and still jokesl") Raisa told me she wanted her son to have a better Ufe with maintained today. Sofy w:orked at Burke High School for less than a year Now they are oh their own and handle their own prolh and then got a job which she feels suits her better at Ne- the education and opportimities he would not realize as a Jew in Russia. lems. Both women commented on the wonderful adjust- braska Furniture Mart. "You never knew if things were going to get better—or ments made in a relatively short time—much as our par- Sofy is interested in cooking—and cooks both Russian worse," Raisa said. ents or grandparents did when they emigrated. and American dishes. She is also an avid reader and is a Raisa spoke of her {q>preciation for the help Raisa spoke "We should remember also the many who were left be- frequent visitor to the library. She keq>s a dictionary handy hind in Russia," Mrs. Goldstein said. "The numbers com- as she still runs across a word or two unfamiliar to her. of her appreciation for the help they had in getting settled in Omaha. "There are lots of wonderful people here," she ing out now are almost nothing." Because they left Russia in search of freedom to prac- told me. "This is a good place to raise children." Soviet Jewish emigration was at an all time low in 1986 tice Judaism, Sofy says she does her best to observe JewNeither of these women would see themselves as particaccording to the Natienal Conference on Soviet Jewry. Only ish holidays and traditions and is looking forward to Roularly adventurous or courageous, but if courage is defined 917 Soviet Jews were permitted to leave last year, a 20 per- man's bar mitzvah next year. as having heart, spirit and soul, they certainly qualify. cent drop from 1986. The NCSJ expressed apprehension Roman is a good student, excelling in math and science— Sofy and Raisa, the pleasure was all mine. concerning the thousands of Jews whose emigration re- "like his father," Sofy told me. As with the majority of the

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Council Bluffs B'nai Israel SERVICES: First and third Friday etich month 7:30 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service. B'nai Israel Synagogue offers services led by members of the congregation. Volunteer cantor Major Mandy Greene leads the singing. Everyone is invited to attend. Persons interested in the synagogue or in carpools may call Scott Kotzen 402-553-3334.

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Friday; March 14, and Sunday, Kabbalat Shabbat 5:30 p.m. March 15, the fast may not Family Service 8 p.m. be held on Shabbat, nor on Congregational Shabbat Friday erev Shabbat. InDinner: A Congregational stead the fast is held on Shabbat Diw>er will be held Thursday, March 12. at 6 p.m. preceding the late The Megillah reading will Family Service. Teddy Le- be held on March 14 at 7:30 vine, Cheryl Kirke and Julee p.m. Appearing in costume Katzman are in charge of is a traditional part of the dinner arrangements. Purim celebration. An- ice Willis Ann Ross will • cream social will follow the deUver the D'var Torah. Megillah reading. An Oneg Shabbat recepThe Purim carnival will be tion is sponsored by Sister- held on March 15, 11:30 hood. a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch food will be available for purchase at Saturday: the carnival. Purim informaMorning service 8:45 a.m. tion and schedules will be The D'var Torah will be sent to the congregation. presented by Robert Eisenberg. Lincoln Youth Services 10 a.m. B'nai Jeshurun A Kiddush follows services in the social hall. Friday: 8 p.m. Rabbi's class—5:30 p.m. Worship service conducted Mincha-6:15 p.m. by Rabbi Michael Jospeh. Mincha is followed by Bar Mitzvah of Danny Shalosh Seudos, Ma'ariv Levitov. and the Havdalah service. The Oneg Shabbat will be Sunday:. sponsored by Betty Levitov Morning Minyanaire Serv- and Peter Levitov in honor ice 9 a.m., followed by of Danny's Bar Mitzvah. breakfast and "Exploring Saturday: 10 a.m. Jewish Ideas" with the Bar Mitzvah of Danny rabbi. Levitov. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 6:15 Lincoln p.m. SISTERHOOD Tifereth Israel Sisterhood will hold its monthly Board Meeting on Friday: 8 p.m. Oneg Shabbat hosted by March 10 at 10:30 a.m. in Mr. and Mrs. Steve Davidthe Recreation Room. The open membership son. luncheon meeting will he Saturday: 9:30 a.m. held on the same day at Jr. Congregation—10 a.in. 12:30 p.m. in the Social Hall. Kiddush in honor of the naming of the daughter of BOARD OF Mr. and Mrs. Michael KelCOMMISSIONERS The next meeting of the ler. Beth Israel Board of Com- Sunday. Purim Carnival—noon missioners will be held on School Shabbaton—Noon March 11. Minyans: Monday and PURIM Thursday 7:15 a.m. The Purim celebration is ' always preceded by a fast Blumkln Home day, the fast of Esther. BeSERVICE^: cause Purim is to be observed on Saturday night. 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.

Friday: 8:15 p.m. A 6:30 p.m. Congregational Dinner will be held at Temple followed by an 8:15 p.m. service at which Rabbi Barack and Cantor Firestone will officiate. Rabbi Barack will speak on "Politics, Heroism, Intrigue and Justice." The Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Kate and Tom Krrshenbaum in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Adam. Saturday: Morning Service 11:15 a.m. CLASSES Religious School: Saturday, March 7—9 a.m.; Sunday, March 8—10 a.m. Hebrew SchooL Gimmel, Monday, March 9—4 p.m., Aleph, Tuesday, March 10—4 p.m., Daled, Wednesday, March 11—4 p.m., Bet, Thursday, March 12-4 p.m. ADULT EDUCATION Monday, March 9 7:30-8:30 p.m. Great Jewish Moments and Personalities—Instructor: Rabbi Barack. Enriching Jewish Holidays—Instructor: Jane West. Wednesday, March 11 10:30-11:30 a.m. Basic Hebrew for Beginners— Instructor: Rabbi Barack. 8:16-9:15 p.m. Basic Judaism—Instructor: Rabbi Barack. BAR MITZVAH Adam Kirahenbaum, son of Kate and Tom Kirshenbanin, will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah during Shabbat Services Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7. BOARD MEETING Temple Israel Board of Trustees will meet at -7:30 p.m. on March 11 in the Conference Center at Temple. The Executive Committee will meet at 6 p.m. preceding the Board meeting. MEN'S CLUB Men's Club will meet at 9 a.m., a special time, on March 8. The guest speaker will be Congressman Hal Daub who will discuss the Notch Problem in Social Security. This topic will be of special interest to our members over 50. Due to recent requests, babysitting services will be available. Guests may attend. The regular lox and bagel brunch will be served.

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Paraahat Tenunah The abase of power The reader of this and subsequent Sidrot is astonished at the detail in the description of the Sanctuary of the Wilderness and its appurtenances, the weaving of the fabrics for the Tent, its layers of coverings, and the garments of the priests, the engraving of semi-precious stones, etc., etc. What we must bear in mind is that they had no blueprints or pictures. Everjfthing had to be described in words. Think of how you would try to describe an upholstered chair in your livingroom—the weaving of the fabric, the design in it, the filling, the carving of the wood framework, shaping it, polishing it, etc., etc. Hence the problem. All of the Sanctuary was manufactured, i.e., worked by hand. And it was described in words.... It is obvious that the description of the Sanctuary of the Wilderness, in all its splendid detail, is to some extent a reworking of the grandeur of the Temple of Solomon. Indeed, our early liturgists indicated the connection by assigning some details of the Temple of Solomon as our Haftarah. But this introduces us to a problem in human relations, a problem of no small import. The Biblical text declares Solomon to be the wisest of all men, including that he was a poet, a patron of wisdom, and himself something of a botanist and a zoologist. We would probably not be surprised to learn that he was not an excellent polevaulter. Nor was he a wise administrator. He destroyed the little empire that David had built and that he enjoyed. What happened was that Solomon embarked on a great building program that made Jerusalem into a splendid capital city. Not only was there the great Temple, but there were palaces for himself and his wives, government build-

ings, and ell the necessary appendages of thriving commercial activity, together with the training schools for secretaries and clerks, economic advisers, military officers, tax-collectors and appraisers, diplomats and ambassadors. But Solomon imported the building materials, by enforced labor in Lebanon. Here's the rub. Solomon's program was abrasive. If we have no record of the grumbling of the people, it is easy to guess it from ° the result. So soon as Solomon was dead, then the northerners seceded. What had been Israel became Israel (in the north) and Judah (much smaller, in the south). After that, the sister kingdoms went their separate ways, sometimes cooperating, sometimes at odds with each other, even to the point of war, always wary of each other. One people, but two kingdoms. How melancholy to contemplate! Here there is a study of the abuse of power. David had begun the abuse: witness his treatment of Bath Sheba and Uriah. And Solomon continues it and aggravates it. It probably was true that Solomon was "wise." He was a supporter of wisdom and he subsidized the "science" and "philo8<¥hy" of his time, as well as the schools for administrators. But his "wisdom" didn't carry over into his own administration. He opted for opulence and lusted for luxury. And this was at the expense of the rights of the people. The people didn't enjoy it and took the first opportunity to demand redress. Their rebellion led to the decline and dissolution of united Israel, and eventually to the disappearance of both States. In the administration of government, Solomon's heirs learned, wisdom requires a balance between law and power on the one hand, and freedom and human rights on the other. SniNQIN THISAO FOR AN ADDITIONAL

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At the Feb. 17 earlybirds, in nursing care Ikomes, and the discussion centered on catastrophic iUneas. The big seat belts, helmets for bike deal here in Omaha is the riders, the 65 mph speed possible move of part of ConAgra industries to Tenlimit. V.P. Sam Rosenstein wel- nessee. Ed Kahn, in from comed new members Her- Florida, performed the man Herr and Ben Rifkin, Motzi, and Harry Schulman who love the discussions at for the Benschen and Harry the earlybirds. It is gave us all an accolade for predicted that Japan will being in such good voice take over the international when we joined him. Pres. Gerald Bemstien computer business in the near future. We discussed asked for a memoriam for the quality of American departed member Bill Jomade products, U.S. ex- seph. Gerald announced ports, our weapons that are new member, Orvil Fried, in allegedly defective, the lack from Washington and now of protection of our elderly an Omaha resident, a new

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kutler of Kentfield, Calif., announce the Jan. 23 birth of a son, Eli Ross. Paternal grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Benton Kutler. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rostov of Greenwich, Conn. Great-grandmother is Mrs. Joseph Lorkis. Mr. and Nfrs- Daniel Corcoran announce the Feb. 20 birth of a daughter, Ashley Brooke. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Philip Ratner. Greatgrandmother is Rose Roff-

member and today a guest of Abe Krantz. From Sec. Dave D.,new members Bemie Weiss, Ben Rifkin, and Herman Herr. From Sunshine Chairman Norm Wohlner, hospitalized are Corporal Cohn, Irv Green, Herb Wintroub, and Harry Cohn. Leonard Lewis offered some delightful Jewish humw, and then gave us some serious thought. A demographic survey points out Jewish poor, the need for an agency for our younger people, how to cope with intermarriage, how our tradition requires us to care for our own, how our needs are growing because of the increasing numbers of elderly, and it all barrels down to one word, "Tzedakah."'

Outgoing members Outgoing members of the Federation Board of Directors were recognized at the Board's February meeting. President Mort Trachtenbarg presented plaques and thanked the group for their service to the community. From left are Sherry Taxman, Bert Lewis, Paul Epsteiii, Sandy Friedman, Dr. Phil ItUn, and Robert Gordman.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Mrs. David Kau&nan of Dallas and the late David Kaufman. The future bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Levinger of Yankton, S.D., and the grandson of I.H. Weiner of Omaha and the late Rose Weiner. Miss Kaufman is a stockbroker with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith. Mr. Levinger is a lawyer associated with the law firm of Carrington, Colman, Sloman and Blumenthal. A Sept. 7 wedding is planned in Dallas.

CALMENSON/ WINTROUB Diane Wintroub became the bride of Louis Calmenson in a 5:30 p.m. ceremony on Feb. 22 at Beth Ilrael Synagogue. Rabbi Isaac Nadoff and Cantor Leo Fettman officiated. A dinner and dance followed in the synagogue social hall. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wintroub. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Calmenson of Toronto, Canada. The newlyweds will Uve in Little Ferry, N.J., after a honeymoon in Key West, Fla.

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Danny Levitov Danny Levitov, son of Betty Levitov and Peter Levitov, will observe his Bar Mitzvah on Friday, March 6, at 8 p.m. ahd Saturday, March 7, at 10 a.m. at Congregation B'nai Jeshurun in Lincoln. A seventh grader at Lefler Junior High, Danny enjoys playing cello and piano, reading,. writing and entomology.

David Cohen of Omaha, Neb., recently was named a member of the Group Staff, the executive student office of the Air Force ROTC at Boston University. Appointed cadet group commander, he was chosen on the basis of his work, leadershp and academic performances as . „ . an Air Force D""" Cohen cadet and student at the University. Cohen is a senior majoring in aerospace engineering at the University's College of Engineering. A dean's list student, he is a member of the American Helicopter Society. He is the son of Paul Cohen and Jeanne Cohen and a 1983 graduate of the Harry A. Burke High School.

THERESA G. BERMAN Graveside services were held on March 3 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery for Theresa G. Berman, 80. Mrs. Berman is survived by her husband, Sam; son, Lt. Col. Henry M. Berman, US Army, of San Antonio, Texas; daughter, Esther Katleman; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

FRANCES B. BERNSTEIN Services were held in Peachtree City, Ga., on March 1 for former Omahan Frances B. Bernstein, 66. Mrs. Bernstein is survived by her husband, Robert; son, Jeffrey; daughter, Julie Ann Metcalf; sisters, Naomi Cohn, Ruth Fiedler, Betty Cutler, all of Omaha, Judy Swiskay of New York.

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ST. PAUL, MINN-The Purim festival, centered on the reading of the Megillah, the Scroll of Esther, is one of the strangest and most interesting Jewish hoUdays. It is serious, because it deals with the problem of anti-Semitism, but it is also silly because we celebrate it with merry-making. The Megillah we read does not mention the name of God. The service is in the synagogue, which should be conducted with respect and decorum, yet is accompanied by laughter, hooting and noise-making. There really is no mystery in this, for Purim actually is a mirror of life and the Jewish people; ups and downs, laughter and tears, fears and hopes, triumphs and failures. The basic story, of course, is that the Persian official Haman wanted to destroy the Jewish people simply because, in his own words, "they are different." He almost succeeded, but the day was saved by Jewish Queen Esther, who pointed out Haman's hatred and false accusations to the King. What could have been a tragedy turned out to be a triumph, and potential mourning was turned into popular merrymaking. Note that the salvation came through a woman. Because of this, one of the commandments of Judaism is that the public reading of the Megillah in the synagogue should be attended by women. The Hadassah organiza-

tion, now celebrating its 75th anniversary, was founded on Purim. Since the Hebrew name of Esther was Hadassah, Henrietta Szold, the founder, logically picked this as the name of the new Jewish organization which was to be devoted to saving the Jewish people. The Megillah is a parchment scroll that traditionally is read on the evening and morning of the festival. It was written in the mannerof a Torah scroll. Some Megillot have a special style: The text is divided so that every column begins with "hamelech" (the king). As it is read it is folded like a letter of dispatch to commemorate the fact that letters, at first, were sent to notify the country of the destruction of the Jews. It has long been a tradition to "razz" Haman throughout the reading. This is done through making noise whenever his name is uttered by the reader of the Megillah. The "grogger" is the usual instrument. It has various manifestations of wood, silver, tin, etc. Generally, it makes a loud clanging or clacking sound. In Israel it is the object of many art forms. Other instruments may also be used to drown out Haman's name—horns, pots and spoons, kazoos, wooden blocks. In the Portuguese sjoiagogue in Amsterdam, congregants used a blacksmith's hammer and anvil. In other places, people wrote Haman's name on the bottom of their shoes and stamped him out.

The Stores-VII Probably, the greatest example of mixed emotions was the role that a pharmacy played in the mind of a youngster of the post-war days of 24th street. Those drug stores filled each child with a deep fear and a gnawing trepidation, as a result of the medicine that emanated from that mysterious edifice, following the doctor's prescription. Foul tasting and dynamic potions wound their path from the pestle of the pharmacist to the bedside of the ill one. Pills, cou^ medicine, lotions, castor oil, and many other concoctions, would hopefully lead the ill back to good health. Besides the medicine that flowed because of the ingenuity of the doctor, the home remedies were added, many of which wandered over with the immigrants from the old country. Vile smelling smears would be chokingly wound around your neck, potions that had to be the closest thing between Voodooism and the Golem. It was no wonder that the ill felt that the cure was much worse than- the ailment. Fortunately, between the prescriptions and the magic home concoctions, most of us came through with flying colors. The simny side of the pharmacy was of course the candy counter and the soda fountain. There, the unbelievable wonders started at the candy counter. Mira-

cle of miracles, there you could get, for a penny from the large display of glass jars, candies flown in by fairy princesses and knighted elves. Yes, for a penny—gum drops, chocolate kisses, boston beans, ju-ju's, peppermint sticks, and many others. These delicacies were displayed in shiny large glass jars, enticing the beholder to wonderment and deep desire. But the goodies were all safely tucked away so that one could not be tempted to touch or to sample. Then, the next wonder set on a higher more expensive plateau was the soda fountain. You did not get to this position too often. The most economical item was five cents and with six eager beavers that became very expensive in those magic 24th street days. Perhaps every other week and by a miracle, every week, there was a visitation to the shrine called the soda fountain. An ice cream cone; maybe even a soda, a sarsaparilla might be obtainable. The enigma of the pharmacy; how could they have such sweet and wonderful things at the same place that sold castor oil? There were several drug stores in the 24th street area, but the ones that our family frequented were Robinson (Bemie) Pharmacy at Parker or Levy (Ike) Drug Store at Decatur.

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The United Way The 1987 United Way of the Midlands annoal meeting tooli place Tneaday with a luncheon at Peony Park attended by hnndrede ol volunteers and social service agency worlters. At left, Thomas R. Bnriw, 1986 campaign dialrman. dona his railroad cap and Jacket to speed the business portion of the meeting. Guest speaker Ridtard J. Ferila, chairmanelect of the Board of Governors of the United Way of America, announced United Way's major goal of doubling the organisation's capacity to address the nation's health and human care needs by 1991. At right, Eugene A. Conley makes the Catiaen of the Year presenUtion to HaroU W. Andersen, pnbUsbar of The Omaha Worid-Herald. Jewish Community Services is one of the benefidary agencies of the United Way of the Midlands.

Jerusalem A visit to tlie diamond exchange in RamatOan is one of the features of this week's "HeUo Jenisakm," showing Sunday afternoon at 6 p.m. on Cox Cable Channel 7. We get a behind the scenes look at the world of diamonds. The Israeli Forum consists of young leaders drawn from the business, communications, military and professional worlds, all lodking to their counterparts in the U.S. Walter Zanger guides us around the Sea of Galilee to some of the most historic and beautiful sites of history found in the area including Hamat Gadar, Gamla and others. Moshav Shoreehim in the north of Israel, established by 20 North American families in 1980, shows their life style, work and hopes for the future. The program repeats on Monday evening at 7 p.m. and again on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m.

The award winning Missouri Bar and has held sonata "Pantomime" for un- offices in l>oth. Mr. Siegler accompanied trombone is a partner in the law firm composed by Randall Scott of Margdin and Kirwan and Ruback was accepted for is past president of Beth publication by the Israeli Shalom Synagogue. Music Institute. The sonata shared the first prize in IsJim Crounse and William raeli state-wide competition Lee have opened a new adin it's class. vertising, public relations Mr. Ruback was principal and political consulting trombonist of the Haifa Symphony Orchestra the past two years and had private students both in Haifa and surrounding cities. He is presently wdrlcing at Northwestern University to complete his doctor of music degree in trombone performance. He is conductor Lee Crounse of the trombone choir and agency at 1062 Howard St. has private students. Mr. Mr. Crounse has a BA Ruback is the son of Faye from UNL, a law degree and Howard Ruback. from Creighton, and has worked witii several candiFormer Omahan Sylvan dates for public office durSiegler of Kansas City is ing the past 10 years. He listed in the second edition also served as director of the of "The Best Lawyers in Nebraska State Fihn and America." A fellow of the Television office, and in American College of Tax 1984 started his own politiCoimsel, he is active in the cal consulting firm. Mr. Lee has a degree from tax sections of the American Bar Association and the the Studio Academy of Ad-

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Well, now they've done it. Now they've gone too far. Now tiiey're infringing on hitlierto sacred territory. Now, I'm tdd, science is messing around with waya that MEN could carry and "have" babies! If you read Morris Maline's article alxwt it in a recent Preas, you already know that the Australians are experimenting with placing a fertilized, paduged human egg in the abdominal cavity of a male, ctmvinoed it will grow for nine months, then deliver by Caesarean section. Can't you just see it now? I mean the men hauling around a baby unconcealed behind the tliree piece pin stripe suit! Let's see, by the fourth month, the vest would have to go and a guy woukl start getting ribbed by his peen about devekiping "a beer belly." The sedentary Mas would probably manage a little better tlum the jodks. The one who aits aU day, bdiind his desk barking at othen wouldn't have such a time as the runner, the jogger, the.r«cquel ball player, etc. Of coorae women have learned hoiw to accommodate the excess package wfaila th^ go about their d«ily chwes, so I guess men would too. Can you hear the locksr room conversation? "I thought I'd die before we finished playing that 18th holel Thank God for the electric cart—my ankles are so swollen I can't walk another step. Wait up you guys... I can't dress as fast as you can! Who wants to stop at the bar for an ice cdd milk?" Uh huh... sure, sure. First of all, I don't believe it will ever ht^pen. Secondly, I don't believe the male aninud expedally wanta to be able to "have a baby." But I do believe in perfect equality, and by golly if men want to do the pregnancy shtick, then they shmild l>e given the oppotunity. It's not easy for me to conjure up a picture of it, but if that's what they want, then geaundtereit... let 'em. I'm trying to imagine a typi(^ scene, where men traditionally are among themselves. Let's see, how about that great old institution. The Stag? The guys around the ta, hies grazing on steak and balrad potatoes, talking about who'll 'win the Hdsman trophy this year, which coiach will have the number one team and who among them will deliver firtrt^ Sam, Irving'or David. ConqMting gdf scores and varicose veins for the champicmshq) of the club and finally giving the award to Izzie because he had both low score and fewest stretch marks. The Australians and scientific experiments notwithstanding, I still don't think it'll ever h^ipen. But who knows? I'll confide this much to you however. If they figure out how Daddy can nurse that baby, then I'll publicly apologize. In fact, I'll take a full page ad in the New Yoric Tliaes. Or the Jewish Preas. Whichever is the most economical!

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Steve Nogg named H & PE volunteer Steve Nogg has been named "Volunteer of the Month" in the Health and Physical Education department for his "outstanding leadership, tireless hours of work and contributions he has made to the Little Dribblers and Big Dribblers basketball programs over the past two years." Mr. Nogg is not new to the JCC athletic department. As a young boy he was the recipient of the J.J. Greenberg Outstanding Midget Basketball League player award aiid also won the Harry Trustin award as the outstanding senior high school Youth Council athlete. He has been an active member of the H & PE committee for the past two

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By Adam Yale, Jaaon Itkin, Udes preaented a beautiful ' lUva Orach and Justin Livoniua. dance program, lliey are The All Stars finished the Ethel Edgar and Esther profesaimial dancers. week by defeating a very Faier became Life Members Dorothy Andrews was the classy and competitive on Feb. 2. We all welcomed Mary Our Queen team 48- than to the YES Group. soloist <m Feb. 12. iSUdys 36. Again, defense was the BeM Borden presented a Swanson was her accomkey as the All Stars broke a delightful program on Jew- panist. 20-20 halftime tie by apply- ish stories. Our Seniors Enid Wanner of Denver, ing an aggressive full court really eqjqyed this preaenta- Colo., Nancy and Joey press to out score Mary Our tion. Homatein were the guests Queen in the second half. Rabbi Isaac Nadoff pre- of Sally Venger on Feb. 16. Brian Blessie, Jay Rubin sented a program on Yid- It was good having Gert and Brent Zacharia dish humor and jokes on Sherman back with us after provided much of the dam- Feb. 5. We all enjoyed this a trip to California. Shulage with good shooting and program very much. Lucy man Hursh and Rick Weistrong rebounding. prepared a very good fish ner had a beautiful musical program for us. It was very BLUE STARS lunch. The Blue Stars lost a On Feb. 9, a board meet- enjoyable to hear Shulman tough game to Omaha ing was held. A new slate of on the piano and Rkk (HI the South 50-43 Thursday eve- officers will be presented on drums. ning. The Blue Stars fought March 23. The installation After a long absence of beback from 12 poiats down to will be held on May 4. Goltake a 43-42 lead. Omaha die Gendler Silverman, who ing on the sick list we were South scored the final 8 I\a8 written three cook- so happy to have Leah Siepoints to seal the victory. books, was the guest of her gel, Harry Seiner and Rose Foul trouble hurt the Blue parents Freeda and Abe Schwartz back with us. Our Stars as Tony Okun missed Gendler. Joan and Morrie special guest was Yoni Drazen. It is always so nice havthe second quarter with 3 ing him with us. The Jefferfouls. Brent Hoffart played son Additi<ms were on the an excellent second half to program and they did an assist the play of Jeff outstanding musical show. Roberts, John Felt and Eric Gilmore on the boards. Bert Lewis, who is coBy Henry Stem chairman of the Women's YOUTH COUNCIL Next meeting is March 26 Division of the PhilanthroLEAGUE SCHEDULE at the Legion Hall. pies Campaign, spoke to us 11-A.ZA. 1000 lA At the Feb. 26 gathering, on Feb. 23. Al Swartz, Mil#2-A.ZA. #1A Chaplain Doc Margolin lie Wine, Fanny and Abe 13—Weizmann A offered the pledge of alle- Rosenthal were welcomed I4-W«izmann Bl giance and prayers, and, back. Guests of Sylvia Ross 16-A.ZA. lie still standing, we included in and the Rosenthals were #6-Weizmaim B2 our thoughts a memoriam their grandchildren. Mary SUNDAY, MARCH 8 for Bill Joseph, your Fellman spoke to us about 9 ajn.—1 vB 4 stringer's friend for the past her recent trip to Israel. 10 ajn.—2 vs 3 60 years. This was most interesting 11 ajn.—6 vs 6 Commander Sol Mann led and enjoyed by alL We hope discussions on the honors Mary will come again and for Dept Commander Iz tell us more of her trip. CARL JARL Lewis on his Jefferson On Feb. 26 we were hoaward for his services, post LOCKSMITHS |260'8 VAVS leadership nored to have the Board of award and a variety of other Aging with us for hmch. A 7511 Doagi- • 39J >iiOO very good brisket and kasha topics. The Feb. 10 show at Vet's lunch was served. Billie and Med Center was taped for Iz Dick Spiegel, Frieda KrizelHoase of Lewis, who was assisted by man, Anne and Art GrossSpecialties Sam Rosenstein and Sol man were with us after a long absence. Clih Maun Mann. No-sak bread, sugarless SSS-C774 BIM Luvaawortk cakss by request and And for good and welfare, who is a stress counselor, 0«r NawMt Locatlaa 6-graln heahh bread hello and greetings to Oscar spoke to us. 7S4-12CS S«lli*N Diamond and Harry Cohn, who have been in sick bay. Post #260 has received a 25 Minutes GRAND leadership award' for 100 from OmahaOPENING percent participation in It's worth Fresh Fish Daily! VAVS advisory committee theTripl! meetings and for JWV contributions to evening enterS^^uui^a^^ tainment at the VA Med Center. Members who think that a different hour or day 13« N. SCVINTHMTH ST. • BLAtR. NB eSOO* • (4021 426-9441 would be better for our meeting, express your A UNIOUK DININO CXPKHrtNCC TABLK44DC COOKIHO desires and opinions by writing or calling Commander Sol Mann at 6518 Lafayette, 68132, or phone 566-9984. THE GREEK ISLANDS ''for Exceptional Dining" ' EAST & WLSr ExiUttdBil Menu itiii'i mns! convciiit'nl lucntiuiis to!

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Please make reservations for Mr. / Mrs. / Ms : to attend the 1987 campaign Cabaret at a cost of S20 per person on March 28,1987. Enclosed is a check for S made payable to the Jewish Federation of Omaha (Your check confirms your reservation)

Mall checks to: S. T. Rosenblatt 333 s. 132nd street Omaha, Nebraska 68154

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