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Purim parties, parades, prompt public participation Huodreds of diildren and adnlts celebrated Purim this week at carnivals and other activities at Jewish iafltitntions in the dty. Top left, Jnle Senft receives a prize from Ari Riekes at Beth EH Synagogue; top center, Terry Fredericks coaxes Us SMM Lee, to go 'fishing' at TempleIsraeTs carnival; top tight, Roy LevinelSMiuiM prisss ilRiSr Lanri Eprtcin at Beth Isnid Synagogue's carnivaL Lower left, Lobavitcher RabU Men-

© ®m By Joanie Jacobson Federation public relations director

Thanks have to admit that I was less than exdted when my boss, Steven J. Rod, executive director vice president of the Jewish Federation of Omaha, informed me several weeks ago that I would be attending a UJA Campaign Leadersliip Seminar on March 6 in Chicago, at the Westin O'Hare Hotel from 10 auL to 4 p.m. With rehearsals for Cauqtaign Cabaret in full swing and my duties here as Federation public relations directs, I was not exactly looking for something else to do. However,... I made arrangements for my children accordingly and awoke bright and early to catch American Airlines Flight #760. Sandy Friedman and Jeny Hoberman, Federation campaign chairmen for 1988, akn^ with Mr. Rod and me, dqurted praiiq>tly at 7:60 aim. We landed safely at Chicago's O'Hare field and immediately boarded a shuttle bus to the hotel. Th0 Registration table. Packets. Printed materials. Name tags. The agenda. Standard procedure.

Pair wins bridge event Pierre Flatowicz and his partner David Kbig woo the Masters Pairs event in the Natiooal Bridge Toumamnt at the Adams Mark Hotel in S(. Louis last wedrand. , Mr. FUtowicz teaches a couriB in bridge ^at the Jeiriah Community Center under the gponaarah^ of Metro-Tech. He and Mr. King were one of 460 pairs. They played in the morning and afternoon, oBHrging as the t«)p pair in the event qwnMind by the American Contract Bridge

The Omalia ddegation made its way to what Mr. Rod assured us was an "excellent table" in a meeting room that seated about 100. Sometliing caught my eye. Two men called to each other across the room. A firm handshake. A hearty embrace. Jewish men and wopien coming together to do Jewish business, truly (^ to see each other. I would remember that. The "Welcome" was just the welcome until the names of over 20 dties in the r^on were read aloud—dties whose Federation preddents, directors and campaign chairmen filled tixB room. Pittsburg. St. Louis. Milwaukee. Peoria. Denver. Columbus. Omaha. I would remember that The momiug speakors. Marty Stein, UJ A National chairman. Marvin Lender.lJJA Major Gifts chaffman. "The Concord Mission ... The Prime Minister's Mission... TbB President's Mission to Israel." Jane Sherman, Projed; Renewal. Project what? Project Renewal. A chance for American Jewish communities to rebuild Jewish neighborhaodB in Israel Total monies raised to date: 1182.6 millkn. Ileamed more in a morning than I had in a year. Lmich. Keynote l^peakar Akaumder Slepak, son of Vladmir Sbpak, denied an exit viaa from the Sonet Union for the last 16 years. I took notes: "Tlw aiistinoe of Soviet Jewty is a direct thrMt to our aafaty pa Jews in Amarka... The mystery «rf our people is that'thajr can't break us... If yoa torn your eyaa aw«y from us for even a momant, we wiU cease to eadst... .Hie Hokieauat was an historical mistake, bat let'a learn from oar mistakes... Wemedtobemdndedai who we (Contfaned on Page 11)

del Katfman distribntes Pnrim boxes of refreshments to residents of the Rose BlomIdn Jewish Home; lower center, members of the Jewish Commonity Center staff in coBttane tut the ^qf'. and lower right, diildren from the JCC pre-school prepare for {S3r pd^ade'tlironglioat tike building.

Bruce Fellman trust offers four scliolarships Four scholarships are available for the 1987-88 school year as a result of a scholarship trust which has been established in memory of Bruce M. Fellman. The Bruce M. FeUman Charitable Foundation Trust wiU award these schdarships based on financial need to allow students to further their post-secondary educations at the college, business or trade school of their choice. "The goal of the scholarshqw is to insure that stu-

dents do not miss out on an educational q>portunity because of finandal need," according to Foundation trustee Howard Ko<^>er. Bruce, son of Tom and Darlynn Fellman, was a 1982 graduate of Westside High School. He was active in BBYO and served as preddent, vice preddent, secretary and treasurer of Chaim Weizmann AZA. He attended George Washington Univerdty in Washington, D.C., and was partidpating in the Univer-

dty of Pittsburgh's Semester at Sea at the time of his death. "The annual awarding of these scholarships is the most appropriate way of hoooring Bruce's memory," Mr. Kooper noted. Applications for a Bruce M. FeUman schdarship are available by calling Mr. Kooper's office at 392-1800. The completed form must be recdved by April 20 at 6 p.m. Other trustees of the Foundation are Darlynn M. Fellman and Terri Schrager.

Growtii seen in Scouting under Jewish auspices IRVING. TEXAS - Scouting programs affiliated, Jewish identity, and much more," can provide excellent opportunities for con- notes Rabbi Hyman Chanover, of Bddtinuity in Jewish education, enrichment, more. "Best of all, the programs can have and identification.. » (Continned on Page 11) That's the message being spread by the Jewish Education Service of North America and by five other major national Jewish organizatians iHiich have announced their enMarda and Jack Cohen, coH:hairmen dorsemoit of Bc^ Scout programs as a vahiof Campaign Cabuet '87, have anable resource for the American Jewish comnounced that no more than 1000 reser^ munity. vations can betaken for the gala dinner With only 304 of the nation's more than and musical revue to be presented on 130,000 Scouting units functioning directly Saturday, March 28, at Peisny Paric beundo* Jewish auspices, a major push is.unginning at 7:16 p.m. Reeervatians numderway to bring many more Cub Scout bered over 800 at preaa time. padia, Boy Scout troops, and Explorer "We hope that eveiyane iriw wants to poets under wing of synagogues, temples, go to Caaqiaign Cabaret haa made a Jewish community centers, and day reservatioB," said Mr. Cohan, "and we schoola. look forward to an eadting and memor"SooDting programs can provide exoelknt able evaning for the Omaha Jewish comoppottonitiaa for continuity in Jewish edumunity." cation, Jewiah belonging and enrichment, involvenilmt of fan%, reaching the nn-

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PARIS (JTA) - Klaus PAR] Barbie, Barbie. "the Butcher of Lyon," will go on trial May 11 in that same city which he ruled and terrorized as gestapo chief during the German occupation of France in World War II. He "is eharged with war crimes .and crimes against humanity.

March 20, 1987

Barbie trial set

Barbie has been confined to a maximum security prison, St. Luc Fort, in Lyon since he was taken into French custody after his ouster from Bolivia in February 1983. Over the past- four years, several dates have been set for his trial, only to be postponed as prosecution and defense

lawyers sifted through thousands of documents and battled over legal technicalities. A turning point occurred last year, when the Supreme Court ruled that crimes committed against resis tance fighters could be considered crimes against humanity, not subject to the 20-year statute of limitations. Barbie is held responsible for the murder of a French resistance leader as well as for the deportation to death camps of 894 Lyon civilians, most of them Jews, including more than 100 children. A special courtroom is being enlarged in preparation for the trial. It will accom-

modate lawyers, the media, more than 100 individuale who have filed private charges against Barbie and an estimated 700 spectators. Police said stringent security measures would be taken during the trial. Only people with passes will be admitted to the courtroom. • Barbie will be defended by Jacques Verges. He is presently defending Lebanese terrorist George Ibrahim Abdullah, who is on trial in Paris for masterminding the 1984 murders of Israeli diplomat Yaakov Barsimantov and Col. Charles Ray, who was deputy military attache at the U.S. Embassy in Paris.

'Black Hebrew' sects cause concern PALM BEACH, Fl. - legitimacy of the State of IsTwo American "Black He- rael, proclaiming them brew" sects, both claiming selves to be the" rightful to be "true descendants" of inheritors of Jerusalem and the Biblical Israelites, are the Holy Land. The Chicago causing widespread concern group seeks to establish a because of their anti- presence in Israel. Burton S. Levinson, naSemitism and anti-white racism, according to a report tional chairman of ADL, issued by the Anti-Defama- ,said that neither is in any tion League of B'nai B'rith. way connected with the The report, made public thousands of black Jews of at a session of the League's Ethiopian origin who have National Executive Com- been resettled in Israel and mittee meeting recently at are fully accepted as Jews. Mr. Levinson cited these The Breakers Hotel here, documents the activities examples of the antiand background of the Semitism and racism of the Miami-based Yahwehs and Yahwehs and the African the African Hebrew Israel- Hebrew Israelite Nation of ite Nation of Jerusalem, Jerusalem. —The Yahwehs insist that headquartered in Chicago. Both sects claim that blacks are the real "Chosen their lineage goes back t<j People" and label Jews as Abraham, who they say was "imposters" who represent black. They reject the the "Synagogue of Satan." CLIP AND SAVE -

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRIDAY, MARCH 20 BBYO-Jr. & Sr. Judaism Institute Begins SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Beth El Women's League Fifties Hop, 8 p.m., Beth El Club 56 Mystery Nite, 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY, MARCH 22 Young Judea Program, 2 p.m. BBYO Jr. & Sr. Judaism Institute ends Jr. B'nai B'rilh Bowling League, 1:30, Cougar Lanes S.O.S. Meeting, Beth Israel B'nai B'rith Women's Garage Sale, 10 a.m. MONDAY, MARCH 23 YES, 10 a.m. J.F.S. Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Bureau for Aging Board, Noon Federation Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 . Youth Committee, Noon Braille Class, 9 a.m. Youth Allya Luncheon & Raffle, Noon N.J.H.S. Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Hebrew High, 7:30 p.m. B'nai B'rith Breadbreakers, Noon, Howard Johnson's Jewish Studies, 7:30 p.m., Beth Israel THURSDAY, MARCH 2S Federation Foundation Board of Trustees, 4 p.m. J.C.A.C. Full Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Walk-In Drop-in, 10:30 a.m., Beth El Jewish War Vets, 7:30 p.m., American Legion Club Spring Fling |1,10 a.m.

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—Yahweh leader Moses Israel charges that whites are "mutations of the original black man" and are "evil, wicked liars and murderers" who practice "false white Christianity." —The literature of the African Hebrew Israelite Nation of Jousalem describes Jews as "sinful, white Jewish Dogs." -An official of the Chicago group interviewed last December by Spotlight, the publication of Liberty Lobby, the leading antiSemitic organization in America, called for an "alliance" between his organization and "whites in America ... to end Zionism." —The leader of the African Hebrew Israelites, Ben Ami Carter, has stated that he maintains a "cloAe dialogue" with Louis Farrakhah, the anti-Semitic leader of the Nation of Islam; Farrakhan, who has called Judaism a "dirty" religion, has said that he and Carter have "shared beliefs."

Purim program A Purim program of redtstioos and holiday nnsic was presented reeedtly at the Rose Blomkin Jewish Home by the children of Temple Israel'a Second grade and the Junior Choir. Cantor Harold Firestone and teachers Debbie Ratner and Shari LipshuU prepared the program. Choir participants were: David Christensen, Jestdca Chriatengen, Jennifer Javitch, Louis Newman, Danny Wigodsky, Glenn Wigodsky and Andy Wigodsky. Grade two members are: Jonathan Cipperley, Heather Greene, Bret Katelman, Karen Kazor, Ryan Koom, Michelle Kraaovitd^, Alexander Lund, Jamea Meyers, Lance PoUkov, Rachel Roberte, Alison Sherman, Nathan Shiverdecker, Mord Brookstein, Elissa Brown, Jersmy Cain, Jnlie Egermayer, Staoey Greenb«rg, Katherine Kaplan, Jason Kohll, Jay Lewis, Max Newman, Kathwine Weits, and Jeremy Passer.

Philip M. Klutznick to deliver Creighton's Alpha Sigma Nu lecture Philip M. Klutznick, a 1930 graduate of Creighton University's School of Law, who has devoted much of his life to public service in the United States and abroad, will deliver Creighton's 33rd Annual Alpha Sigma Nu—Jesuit Honor Society lecture tomorrow. The lecture, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. in the Rigge Science Lecture Hall on the Creighton campus, will be on the topic "Keeping an Eye on the Middle East." The prominent Chicago attorney and businessman has been associated in his business affairs primarily with real estate development. He now serves as chairman of the Executive Committee of the Urban In-

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vestment and Development the first time in modem hisCo. with headquarters in tory that a pope, at the beChicago. He is senior part- ginning of his papacy, ner in Klutznick Enterprises 'received a Jewish delegaand Klutznick Investments tion. The Annual Alpha Sigma and is a partner in Salomon Nu Lecture at Creighton Brothers, all of Chicago. Since the 1930s, when he will be attended by current served with the Omaha members of the honor sociHousing Authority, Mr. ety and by new members Klutznick has distinguished whoVere initiated last fall. himself in service to the na- The new members include tion and to the world. He the Most Rev. Anthony M. has served in various federal Milone, auxiliary bishop, government poeitiaDS under Archdiocese of Omaha; seven presidents since the Teresa Bloomingdale of administration of Franklin Omaha, author; Dr. Robert D. Roosevelt. He served T. McMahon, a 1939 CreighPresident Carter as Secre- ton School of Medicine tary of Commerce from graduate who now lives in Albany, Calif.; Joseph J. 1979 until 1981. A former president of the Vinardi, a 1932 graduate of World Jewish Congress, Mr. Creighton's School of Law; Klutznick played a key role Dorothy E. Vossen of in the development of the Omtdia, retired Creighton State of Israel. He was a dean; Fr. Bernard Portz, . leader in the development of S.J., of Creighton UniverAshdod, one of three major sity; and Dr. Thomas H. ports in Israel which is now Quinn, of Creighton's a city of 40,000. He has School of Medicine. In addiserved as president of B'nai tion, 40 new student members were initiated. B'rith International. Mr. Klutznick's lecture In March 1979, Mr. Klutznick led a Jewish delegation will be followed by a recepthat met in the Vatican with tion and diimer in Becker Pope John Paul II. It was Hall on campus.

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'Man's survival instinct will prevent major wars'

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Man's instinct for survival—not a nuclear disarmament treaty—will prevent major wars in the future, predicts Creighton University professor Dr. Plin«) Prioreschi. "Now the instinct of survival is against war, and peace is inevitable because it is dictated not by logic, a weak persuader, but by an instinct (of survival), an irresistible one... Finally the old dream has become real^ ity: (major) war will be no more," says Prioreschi in his book on Man and War. Prioreechi is a professor of pharmacology and an assistant professor of medicine for the Creighton University School of Medidna The book—his first—is the result of two year's research on wtjT by Prioreschi

"Jan with Amram," a jazz cabaret at the JCC A|iril 4 at 8 pjn., will feature compoaerperformer David Amram with local mnsidaiu. Shown here "tmiiiig op" are Mr. Amram, committee co-chairmen Marda Lipsman (far left} and Esther Wax (far right) and JCC music artist-in-reddence Debbie Greenblatt Tickets to the "Jam" are available by calling Lois Wine at 334-8200.

Book review Robert Alan Ooldberg, Association that he created. Back to the SoS, The Jemsb He recruited members and fanaera ot Clarion, Utah, purchased 6,000 acres in mdtMr World, University Utah. The Utah governof Utah Press: Salt Lake ment supported the project. City, 1986, 196 pages. Mormon-Jewish relations Reviewed by Oliver B. Pol- were harmonious. Simon lak. Department of History, Bamberger, a Salt Lake Univeisity of Nebraska at City Yahudim, supported Omaha, and Nebraska Jew- the colony, and lato' became governor of Utah. ish Historical Society. The group was youthful This is a fascinating and haunting account of a Jew- (under 45) and heterogeneish farming community 150 ous. It included socialists miles south of Salt Lake and anarchists, who were City. The community was culturally Jewish but nonstartid in i9i 1, at its height obaervant, and some Orthohad 52 settler families, and dox Jews. Under duress the it collapsed in 1916 follow- group fell apart into hostile ing several climatic and har- factions. Froni the economic pervest disasters. Professor Goldberg spective, the project was teaches history at the bound to fail Poor quality University of Utah. His soil, short growing season, study is an interesting anal- extremes of heat and cold, ysis of one of 40 Jewish inadequate irrigation and farming communities estab- unreliable wells, inexlished in America between perienced settlers, and 1882 and 1911. Two hun- under-capitalization quickly dred immigrant families exposed the frailty of the working in sweatshops and fledgling enterprise. Ultiliving in squalor in New mately the commimity surYork and Philadelphia saw vived only as long as it did the soil as the cure to their because of forebearance of woes of unemployment, creditors and the charity of poverty, slum living, dis- outsiders, Jews and Morease, crime, prejudice and mons alike; hut, that too, was an exhaustable comdiscrimination. Ben Brown's (formerly modity. The property was Benjamin Lipshitz) dream auctioned in 1916. The dream of independof agrarian rehabilitation was fostered by the Jewish ence through farming had Agricultural and Colonial ' failed because of unrealistic

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time. Andrew Sorria writes in The Village Voice that. "The performances (in Angry Harveet) are so good and the characters so real, that by contrast, Sophie's Choice looks like an miting audition." Screenings of Angry Har vest are at 7 and 9 p.m. with matinees on Saturday at 3 p.m. and on Sunday at 3 and 5 p.m. Admission is $3.76 ($2.60 for senior citizens, children, and members of the Friends of the Sheldon Film Theater).

expectations of profit to be gained from marginal land. Ben Brown's captivating visions had overpowered the common sense of the desperate urban Jewish poor. The author's methodology produces facts, evidence and reminiscences finm a novel source. He placed.ads in the Salt Lake City Jewish community newsletter, in the New York Review of Books, and in Yiddish newspapers in New York and Los Angeles. If you are interested in Jews in the West, experimental Jewish farming cdcmies, Jewish-Mormon relations, this book is for you. The book is available at the Jewish Federation Library.

most powerful instinctsurvival—will in itself be enough to prevent major wars in the future. Instead of waging war, man will find other ways to express an overwhelming need for survival and superiority over others, including ideological infiltration, scientific and technological advancements, and. economic predominance, Prioreschi writes. The buildup of nuclear weapons is a type of peacetime contest, because man competes "not so much in accumulating more and more weapons but, more importantly, in a competition to achieve technological breakthroughs," according to Prioreschi.

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A nuclear disarmament treaty, on the other hand, would be ineffective in deterring war, the Creighton professor argues. A disar- , moment agreement would limit death and the use of more lethal weapons only in the early phases of a major war, according to Prioreschi.

Kalah Franklin and Hatikvah chapters of Amit Women are sponsoring a joint banquet on March 29 at Beth Israel Synagogue. Dr. Sol Kutler will.receive the American-Israel Friendship Award at that time. Dr. Kutler and his wife, Cheri, are returning from Israel this week and Dr. Kutler will share some of their Israel experiences at the dinner. Also on the evening's pro-

On nuclear disarmament, Prioreschi writes, "Men do not fight because they have weapons, they have weapons because they fight... if a complete ban on nuclear weapons were agreed upon, by necessity the agreement would be valid only as long as the signatories were at peace... Disarmament can only be a consequence, not a cause, of the reduction of (international) tension."

The book will be released in April by Philosc^hical Library Inc. of New York. The Creighton professor suggests that the threat nuclear war pose's to man's

gram will be the recognition of those who participated in the "Family in Israel" project. The Amit "Family in Israel" is an annual fundraising event. With a $54 donation, one can symbolically adopt a child and become a "Mother" or "Father" in Israel. The event is open to the community. Reservations may be made with Rose Fine 453-3708 or Charlotte Kaplan 551-5668.

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Response to 'Reaching Out' Jewish Press, 6 March 1987 By Mitchell Warren Madison. WI I

The Pollard scandal As early as 1949, the Arab League funneled vast sums of money into the United States to generate support for the Arab cause and to tarnish the reputation of Israel. While the Arab League's effort has met with only limited success, Israel hps unintentionally helped the Arab effort with a series of public relations disasters. Uppermost in our minds are the Israeli involvement in the Iran armsfor-hostages deal and even more horrendous, the Pollard spy scandal. Israel apparently has been selling arms to Iran for many years even though outright denials have been made by top Israeli officials to the press-including this newspaper. The Jewish media have backed off this issue with the belief that Israel must have good reasons for dealing with Iran, reasons that cannot for some reason be made pubUc. The Pollard scandal is something else. Here is a case of an American Jew selling secrets to Israel—a treasonable offense for which he has been given life imprisonment. ^ Israel's reaction has been difficult for American Jewry and even for IsraeUs to understand. Israel has mumbled apologies, but has refused to accept direct responsibility. And in a moye to completely mystify her American supporters, Israel has promoted those who were implicated with Pollard. Morris Abram, chairman, conference of presidents of major American Jewish organizations, said: "The espionage activity for which Jonathan Pollard was justly sentenced was a serious crime and should never have taken place. "I am also deeply concerned by the public perception of the official treatment accorded Col. Sella and Rafael Eitan, and will raise these concerns with the proper authorities • during a-visit to Israel. "The Statejof Israel, through its then-Prime Minister, Shimon Peres, apologized to the highest levels of the U.S. government for an unauthorized operation. The Pollard activities were inexcusable and offend all Americans. "I know that relations between the United States and Israel, two democracies whose vital interests are intimately linked, are strong enough to weather this deplorable incident. Israel needs America. America needs Israel. This interdependence will and must be the overriding consideration binding the two countries in their common devotion to freedom, to justice and to human dignity." "The appointment by the Israeli government of an investigatory commission on the Pollard affair is the kind of response one would hope for and expect from a vital and functioning democracy. "All governments make niistakes, but democratic nations have a responsibility and a capacity to examine what went wrong and to take corrective action. "I am encouraged that Israel has now acted in this spirit." Israel and America are friends and allies. This good relationship must endure.

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Editor's note: Mitchell Warren, son of Marilyn and Martin Warren, is a junior at the University of WisconsinTMadison. He is the past president of the National Federation of Temple Youth. He also has served as regional advisor to the MinneBotaWisconsin region of Temple Youth groups, and as a member pf Hebrew Union College's task force on teenage suicide.

The single most important reason for a teenager to become involved in a youth group is the personal associations that he or she makes with peers, advisors and rabbis. My own involvement with NFTY starting at Temple Israel and including a term as national president depended more than anything upon my interaction one person—Rabbi Sidney Brooks. Rabbi Brooks is not a full-time youth worker, nor is he trained as one. He does, however, possess the essential ingrediente that make youth groups attractive. Rabbi Brooks offered my peers and me respect, sensitivity, patience, trust, an understanding of our perspective and sincerity. Success is not a question of time or age; it is a question of commitment to youth and to Judaism and a personality that provides security. Thus far my ideas concerning youth progranuning have been contingent on the teenager being close enough to the group to get involved. But initially, the fostering of the Jewish community with which we are all concenied must, above all, begin with pairents. If we look around board meetings in federations and congregations, we see the parents of youth groupers. The thousands of teens who fall through the "Jewish safety net," do so because Judaism is not being cultivated in the home. While I do assert that the youth are the future of our people, it would be a fatal mistake for the Jewish community to become entirely youth-centered. What of our adult conununity? Certainly, our youth groups lack in numbers. But, the same problems exist throughout the Jewish conununity. We find in organization after organization the same names in positions of leadership. Our concerns for our future depend on identifying and developing new members and leaders in every Jewish group—youth or adult. Moreover, our children complain of religious school and Hebrew school. These children are not bored; they simply do not understand the importance of a Jewish education. Perhaps they would better understand this necessity to learn if they saw their parents at Sunday School as well. Adulte are in need of Jewish studies-of history, of literature, of Israel, of Hebrew, of Torah, of Jewish culture, in general—as much as, if not more than, their children. Perhaps our teenagers would consider youth group a priority if they saw their parents becoming active in the synagogue or federation or any of the other valuable, worthwhile Jewish experiences. Perhaps our youth progranuning and its attendance would improve if the same advancements were made in adult programming and its attendance. Perhaps. Like everyone else in the Jewish community I have my concerns and my suggestions. But concerns and suggestions get the individual and the community nowhere. Only action can strengthen our community. Our worries and fears about mactivity among our youth will become a reality only by our silence and our inactivity. I owe a great deal to Temple Israel and to the entire Jewish community of Omaha. I want every Jewish teenager in Omaha to receive from the community what I havebut ft will require the entire conununity to give it.

Perhaps no greater conundrum exists for a culture than how to best transmit traditions from generation to generation. The Jewish community throughout North America has grown particularly sensitive to this problem in recent years. Intermarriage has increased dramatically; professionals in the community are having smaller families, later in life; and many congregations have seen a stagnation or even a decrease in membership. The list of examples could continue at great length. But Judaism is not a religion of demographics, and the point of the Jewish experience is not to wallow in misery—to kvetch. Rather, our tradition speaks to us all—reganiless of age, sex or mode of worship—of joy, of celebration, of life. Our problem is not that Judaism offers nothing to its youth, but, instead, how do we best cultivate in our youth what Judaism does have to offer. The task of reaching out to our young people is, pprhaps, the most vital issue today in the Jewish community. Certainly, answers will not come easily, or at all. But our tradition teaches that it is not our duty to complete the work, but neither are we free to desist from its beginning. With these words from Pirke Avot, I offer the Jewish community reflections on my own experiences with Jewish youth work. First and foremost, the problem requires a combined effort from all elements of the community. The youth truly are the future; we must all see in them a vested interest. No one—child, parent, rabbi, educator or congregant—is free from responsibility,. The failures of Jewish youth involvement cut across all lines. Every Jewish youth organization in America suffers from the same problem. B'nai B'rith, NFTY (Reform), USY (Conservative), NCSY (Orthodox) and the many Zionist youth groups are confronted with the same issue: how to engage teenagers. Therefore, we must all work together. On local, regional and national levels, Jews must lay down their differences and unite. It does not matter to which Jewish organization you belong—just belong! There is competition, and, of course, each group has its advantages and its disadvantages. But, no matter. Now is the time for competition—to see which group is bigger or better. Now is the time for parents and children alike to embrace the idea of K'lal Yisrael, the unity of the Jewish people. Without this unity, mdividual organizations will program down a dead-end street. Moreover, Morris Maline in his editorial ("Reaching Out," 6 March 1987) correctly identifies a central concern: Jewish youth activities dp not engage aU Jewish teenagers in the community. No organization can engage all members of the community, nor should one! Our Jewish youth display a fantastic diversity in interests and talents, likes and dislikes. If one group could satisfy the needs of all Jewish youth, our future would be less than bright. The beauty and vibrance of our culture depends upon the diversity of ite members. We must, therefore, cultivate ways in which to bring together Jewish youth in a wide variety of activitiesi Diversity can be our strength. As a community-not as BBYO or NFTY or USY or NCSY^we must identify the needs of our youth, and find ways to meet them. Too often, however, we think we know what our youth want when, in fact, we merely know what we want them to want. As a regional youth advisor, I became certain of the need to talk directly to our youth and respond to them. No congregation or board or rabbi or educator or youth worker or national president can decide for youth; we can only offer our experiences and our deaiiw* u guides. •file action of the Federation's Board «f Directws to make a youth worker at the JCC go ta fufl tuoM is a start, but simply that. ' The time involved in youth work is secondary to the quality of that time. In many cases, more time offers a worker more time to "reinvent the wheel" of youth programming. An unbelievably large amount of programs for teenagers on a whole host of subjects—from social to social action, personal development to religious-exists in the numerous offices throughout the country. Rather than simply increasing a youth worker's time, boards of federations and congregations must better defijte their needs and the needs of the youth and identify pec^le who best fit them. The successful youth worker relies not on time, but on energy, dedication and personality. r-.s^*aWl:ii<.JS'J>-MI i>«3SfflS;!jrSi!:Si.T.v-

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^HAIFA teleohone from HAIFA — Sixvear-old Six-year-old Moran seized the telephone the hands of her grandmother. She, too, wanted to talk to her grandfather from their home in Kiryat Yam, a Haifa suburb. "HeUb, Saba," she said in her childish, piping voice. "I love you so. Why can't I see you? When are you coming to see me?" Choked with emotion, grandpa Kim Fndman, speaking from his home in Kiev in the Soviet Union, could not go on with the conversation. He has never seen Moran, nor his other granddaughter, three-year-old Yanit. It has been ten years since he last saw his daughter, Victoria, or his wife, Henrietta Fridman. A desperate cable which Henrietta sent from Israel to Raisa Gorbachev, wife of the Soviet leader, condensed the drama in its terse words: "How would you feel if you were separated from your husband for over ten years?" We sat and talked with Henrietta Fridman, an attractive woman and a very youngish grandmother. Bit by bit the story emerged about her husband who, denied permission to leave Russia since 1973, is probably the longest waiting refusenik in Kiev. He is now 62. She recalled the beginning of their romance many years ago when, as a 19-year-old engineering student, she met 21-year-old Kim Fridman, who was studying technology. Soon after they met he was conscripted into the army and disappeared for two years. He had one brief home leave, and off he went again for another year. One month after his discharge they were wed. He found work with an electronics plant, but they were not happy. When she was five, Henrietta told us, she had the epithet "Zhid" thrown at her for the first but not the last time, and they came to the conclusion that the only place for Jews was in the Jewish homeland. In 1969, aware that his employment in that plant might militate against his receiving an exit visa, Kim quit his job and found other work. They waited for three years, until whatever he knew became obsolete, and then made first formal application to leave for Isra^ The reply came in January, 1973—nyet, on the grounds that Kim possessed classified information. For three years they repeated their requests, and each time got the same answer. A family conference resulted in a strategy decision. Henrietta and Kim would "divorce" each other. Freed from the encumbrance of his security risk, she and their grown daugher, Victoria, would be able to leave. After a short wait, he would again apply on the grounds of reunification with his daughter, and the family would be together again. "We went through the fictitious divorce ceremony," Henrietta told us. "When it was over, we embraced and kissed." The first part of the tactic worked, and she and her daugh-

They made their ter got the coveted permission to leave. The home in Haifa. Henrietta, an air-conditioning engineer by profession, got a position at once and has been steadily employed ever since. Victoria married, and as noted above, has two children. But Kim Fridman is still in Kiev. He had studied Hebrew before, but he now began to apply himself intensively, and before long was himself giving Hebrew lessons. He Was arrested many times, and his apartment searched. He held all sorts of odd jobs, drifting from one to the other, and had the'misfortune of being picked up when he happened to be out of work, between jobs. For that he was sent to a labor camp for a year on the grounds that he was an economic "parasite." Henrietta and Kim speak to each other on the phone almost once a month, but what can they say to each other beyond, "How are you—and how are you?" She gives him reports on the progress of the grandchildren he has never seen. They try to keep up each other's spirits, never complaining. Since Kim's release from the labor prison he has refrained from doing anything that might get him in trouble and cause him to forfeit that still awaited exit visa. "Why Israel?" we asked Henrietta, bearing in mind the large number of Vienna drop-outs. "Because this is the country where Jews should be," she replied. "No one here calls me Zhid." When her husband comes (not if) she wants to take him by the hand and show him the many beautiful places she has been—the Banias and the Dan springs in the north ("Who would have thought to find a natural jungle in Israeli"), Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Eilat. Despite hotragedy, her face lit. up as she talked about the beauties of her country. Henrietta is determined not to give up, and her hopes rise as there is talk of change in the Soviet climate. After all, the security secrets that Kim is supposed to have known were all prior to 1969, when he left that work. Anatoly Nathan Sharansky was finally permitted to join his wife in Israel because enough people cared and enough people protested. You, dear reader, have it in your powereach of you—to help reunite Kim and Henrietta. There is said to be a new atmosphere, and the time is ripe. The Russians are sensitive to public pressure in the West, and are anxious to create a new image. This very day, please write a polite, personal note to the Soviet Ambassador at the Soviet Embassy, Washington, D.C., asking him to use his influence, on humane grounds, to permit the Fridman family to be reunited. You are not there. You are with your own loved ones. Can you do this one little thing to help? Don't have it on your conscience that you failed to do your bit. It is so little that is asked of you. Today!

Crisis witfi a difference By Eric Rozenman Near East Report Foreign Minister Shimon Peres' end-of-February trip to Cairo and agreement with Egyptian counterpart Esmet Abdel Meguid on the desirability of an international Middle East peace conference sparked renewed tension within Is| rael's national unity government. In the past, Israel—and the United States—have opposed an all-parties Geneva-style conferenca Both feared that the Soviet Union, the PLO and other Arab radicals would use it as a propaganda forum and a means to avoid direct, bilateral talks with Israel and the diplomatic recognition these imply. Nevertheless, Peres has said that Israel would consider an international gathering as an umbrella for direct negotiations if that was what it would take to bring in Jordan. Last month, only days before Peres' latest Egyptian visit, Secretary of State George Shultz—with Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir at his side—repeated that direct, bilateral talks was the goal, but that perhaps an international conference might be the way to get them started. Shamir disagned. He stressed the danger than Moscow might attempt to use a conference to impose a settlement jeopardizing Israel's security. Instead, he favored a meeting on the Camp David model, to involve Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Palestinian Arabs and the United States. The Prime Minister warned that a conference inchiding the U.N. Security CouadH members and all Arab countries "is the easiest solutiai (for the Arabs) because it does not commit them to anything." On March 1, sooii.after Peres' return, the Israeli Cabinet held what some U.S. sources said was a "rocky" session, but one that nevwtheless stopped short of a vote that mii^t have led to the unity government's colkjjee and new elections. One i«aaon was that whflel in Egypt the Foreign Minister emphaaiMd points of consensus within Israel Another, perbi4», was the realization by ministers of Peres' Labor alignment and Shamir's Likud alike that differences between them remain snudler than those brtween Israd and

the Arabs and the Soviet Union, or among the Arabs themselves. For example, immediately after bis return the Foreign Minister was asked what must happen for a conference to take place. He responded that the meeting must be arrangeid so that it cannot impose a settlement, cannot interfere with the direct negotiations it is supposed to foster, and cannot revoke any agreement reached in bilateral talks. In addition, the Soviets must meet two long-standing Israeli and U.S. conditions: resumption of diplomatic relations with Israel and the large-scale emigration of Russian Jews. Further, Peres pointed out that Egypt agreed that the make-up of the Palestinian representation must be acceptable to both sides—noteworthy because it does not echo Arab boilerplate that the PLO is the "sole, legitimate representative of the Palestinians." ' A State Department source cautioned against making too much of the absence of an Eg}rptian reference to the PLO, suggesting "it probably just showed their sensitivity to Peres' trip." Maybe—but a well-informed Jerusalem source said it could mean that Israel—and Jordan—had managed to get Egypt to soft-pedal its pro-PLO stance. Should the Soviets and the concerned Arab parties meet Peres' conditions, the politics surrounding an international conference might be transformed. But so far they have not. Absent a Sadat-like gesture from the Arab side, the conference may remain a non-iasue, Washington sources said. Ironically, both Shamir and Peres could be right—the Prime Minister when he wains that participants in an unreconstructed Oeneva-atyle conference might force Israel to accept dangerous territorial or other concessions, the Foreign Minister when he cautions that if the peace process does not move forward it mif^t retreat and undermine even Israel's peace with Egypt. In any case, an initiativewhich depends on boldness aitd endurance from a relatively weak Jordan is problematic at beat. Domestically, Israel's latest Cabinet crisis differs from its numerous predeceaaors, the Jerusalem observer added. He called it tlie opening of Israel's next election campaign.

For Passover Evy Katz (left) and Edith Rogert (center) in behalf of the Jewish Cultural Arts Council and Pioneer Women/Na'amat present copies of their book, A Children's Guide to Ptmaover, to Edye Wolf, executive director of the Federation Library. Members of the commanity will be able to borrow the poblications from the library.

Kosher foods expo attracts tasters, browsers By Andrew Mnchii) NEW YORK (JTA) Thousands of traditional Jews pushed their way through five long and crowded aisles of booths to sample a smorgasbord of certified-kosher fare at the opening of the first Kosher Foods & Jewish Life Expo, held at the Javits Convention Center in early March. The purpose of the firstof-its-ldnd show was to provide a public forum for the growing selection of kosher products and to be a "celebration of Jewish life with food as its central focus," according to Expo impresario Irving Silverman of Roslyn, N.Y. Silverman said 16,000 kosher products are now available, up fi-om 1,000 only 10 years ago. The dozens of kosher products handy to taste at the Expo ranged from natural whole grains to sweets and frozen Italian dishes to rather synthetic pizza-flavored crunchies. The 194 booths also featured kosher-living products—such as custom-designed kitchens and a new line of plastic containers labeled meat, milk or parve— as well as infcmnation about

well-known and obscure Jewish organizations and items for sale such as religious articles from Israel, some kitsch and new videos and books. About 6 million Americans buy kosher products. Of them, up to 1.5 million are Jewish, with the remainder being vegetarian, Moslem or Seventh Day Adventist, Silverman told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Yet he said he has noticed an absence of kosher foods in the grocery stores, even in this city of 1.7 million Jews. To remedy this situation, he introduced and hoped to distribute one million of what he called "a bold new concept in food marketing" —forms on which consumers could request kosher products at their local grocery stores. He said the Expo was developed through four years of his own work with the cooperation of 37 Jewish or ganizations and kashrut supervision agencies. It is a private venture. The expo also highlighted other aspects of traditional Jewish life, such as styling wigs and cooking the kosher food.

Sweepstakes Deborah P^ser, of Brooklyn, New York, has won the 1966 Maxwell Honae Coffee Israel SwMpstakea. The announcement waa made by Ndl Shennaa (rigiit) of the Maxwell House Coffee DhviUon of General Fooda Co^ poration and Robert Mania of Pan ABMilcaa WoirU Airways. The prise inclndaa a round trip fUi^t for two on Pan Am's wide-body direct service fh>m New York and SLOOO^in cash.

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Temple Israel Friday: 8:16 p.m. Rabbi Barack and Cantor Firestone will officiate at . the service. Rabbi Barack will speak on "Legacy of Learning.'' The Oneg Shabbat following the service will be sponsored by the Sisterhood. Saturday: Morning Service 11:15 a.m. CLASSES , Religious School: Saturday, March 21—9 a.m.; Sunday, March 22-10 a.m. Hebrew School: Gimmel, Monday, March 23-4 p.m., Aleph. Tuesday, March 24—4 p.m., Daled, Wednesday, Marcli 25—4.p.m., Bet, Thursday, March 26—4 p.m. Confirmation: Wednesday, March 25-6:30 p.m. FOOD FOR THOUGHT The second in a series of monthly programs will take place on Tuesday, March 24, 11:30 a.m.l p.m.. La Strada 72. Meet over lunch with Rabbi Barack for a freewheeling discussion of current issues affecting Jews locally, nationally and internationally. Phone the Temple, 556-6536, for reservations.

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Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30 p.m. Family Service 8 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat reception is sponsored by Sisterhood. Saturday: Morning service 8:45 a.m. Youth Services 10 a.m. A Kiddush follows services in the. social hall. Rabbi's class—5:15 p.m. Mincha—6:30 p.m. Mincha is followed by Shfdosh Seudos, Ma'ariv and Havdalah. . Sunday: Morning Minyanaire Service 9 a.m. The Service is followed by breakfast and "Exploring Jewish Ideas" with the rabbi. Weekdays: 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PASSOVER CONGREGATIONAL SEDER Lincoln A Congregational Seder B'nai Jeshiirun will be held the first night of the holiday, Monday, April Friday: 8 p.m. Worship service conducted 13 at 7 p.m. Reservations for the Seder may be made by Stan Wallen. through the Synagogue office, 556-6288. Lincoln

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SERVICES: First and third Friday each month 7:30 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service. B'nai Israel Ssmagogue 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.

CLEARS TEACHER TORONTO (JTA) - A controversial junior high school teacher in Moncton, New Brunswick, has been cleared by the school board of allegations that he spread anti-Semitic views in rFRoHNYOGURTi racist, the classroom. But the teacher, Malcolm I A Dessert for all OccasiMS Ross, is still under investi: I Low Calories-Fat-Clnitsttnil gation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as to I Free medium popcorn with whether three books he has . I purchase of one quart ol Yogurt with written are in breach of I this coupon. (One coupon per tamily) Canada's anti-hate laws. In the, he claims the Holocaust didn't happen and that an international Jewish con17123 WMiU-%mUf% Mur* I spiracy is afoot.

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( Mrttlk ) Dawn and Edward L. Beber announce the Feb. 27 birth of a son, Austin Michael. They also have a son, Skyler Jordan. Grandparents are Arlene and David D. Beber and Sharon and Robert E; Baker. Great-grandparents are Billie and Dick Spiegal, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Baker. Davka Corporation, developer of Judaic and Hebrew software, has released DavkaFonts, a disk containing 10 Hebrew fonts that can be used with MultiScribe, StyleWare, Inc.'s best-selling Macintosh-like word processor for the 128k Apple He and lie.

Eddie and Sandra Belgrade cordially invite you to join them at an Oneg Shabbat following services Friday, March 27, Beth El Synagogue, in honor of their 30th anniversary. Eddie and Sandra Belgrade

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Parashat Ki llsa Paroshat Parah Ars gratia emet On Mt. Carmel, not far from Haifa, not long ago, an American artist was buried, after a life of extraordinary accomplishment. He was a Jew, and his artistic experience was informed by the experience of the Jewish people, internalized in his psyche. Whether in painting, drawing, sculpture, or poetry, he spoke the history of his people and sang the song of his people. His interpretations were sometimes joyous, sometimes sorrowful, but always profound. Just as very many of his creation found a permanent home in the Maritime Museum in Haifa, he chose his eternal resting place to be near Haifa, near where his own outpouring of talent would inspire Israelis for all time to come. His very name identified him as a Son of the Holy Land: his name, Ben-Zion. He was artist-in-residence one summer at the (then) Municipal University of Omaha. Through a lasting friendship he formed with an Omaha family, Dorothy's work came to his attention, and Dorothy and I became his friends too. Some of his work is proudly displayed on our walls. Now art is not my metier. But I appreciate what goes into it because of my own need to find ways of expression that will reach from my mind, and my emotional life, to the mind and emotional life of others. The creativity of the artist, with all its inner agony and turmoil, is necessary in some measure at least for the speaker, teacher, and writer. When our Sidrah, therefore, speaks of the creativity of Bezalel, chief artificer and designer of the Sanctuary of the Wilderness, I am impressed with the Biblical assumption that artistic skill is God-given, "ruah Elohim," the Spirit of God. At this point the Text does not suggest to us that the fledgling Hebrew artist was influenced by others. He had only the Lord's own designs, described in much

detail in these chapters. When Solomon's Temple was built, on the other hand, the Text declares without embarrassment that the designers, artists, craftsmen and architects were mainly Canaanite-Phoenicians! It was the CanaanitePhoenician-Greek in Michelangelo the Roman that let him sculpt his famous David so that he looks like a young Greek god, an ApoUo, or Adonis, or Mercury. My artist friend, alav hashalom, saw all the wonderful characters of the Bible, kings and prophets and warriors, as robust and resolute, with less physical grace perhaps, but with more life, more resolution, and more intensity. Michelangelo did feel the character of his subject when he did his famous Moses. I am impelled to say that Keats was wrong when he said "Beauty is truth, truth beauty." I think it is fair to say that no matter what its appearance and form truth is beauty. But beauty is not necessarily truth. The blossom is of smaller importance than the fruit. The cherry blossom lifts the spirit after the cold of winter; but it is the fruit that sustains life. The Greek may very well have been satisfied with the blossom. The intuition of the Hebrew spirit and of Judaism puts the emphasis on the life process. The Greeks may have been satisfied with ars gratia artis, art for art's sake. The Hebrew spirit requires ars gratia emet, art for the sake of truth. Thus the Parthenon may be the most beautiful building in the world. But it was the Tabernacle that Bezalel built, this Sanctuary for a people in the dread wilderness, that gave sustenance to life, to resolution, to truth through the ages.

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TORONTO — Comedic actor Jerry Lewis is well known for his unwavering support of the fight against muscular dystrophy. In his first TV-movie appearance, his character has a similar concern. Lewis and co-star Patty Duke were recently in town filming "Fight for Life," directed by Elliot Silverstein. The film will air Monday, March 23.8-10 p.m., on KETV Channel 7 (ABC). The true story, set in Columbus, Ohio, in 1977, revolves around an Orthodox Jew, Dr. Bernard Abrams, played by Lewis, and his battle to save the life of his 6-year-old adopted daughter Felice, who is suffering from epileptic seizures. Cantor A. Eliezer Kirshblum of Adath Israel Congregation here, who was hired as consultant to ensure the authenticity of the Jewish scenes, said the film focuses on the concept of "ftkuach Nefesh" (Saving an Endangered Life). "We know that in Jewish law it's an acceptable principle that we sometimes put aside a law in order to achieve the ultimate end," he said. When Felice, played by Jaclyn Bernstein, begins to experience about 16 seizures a day, she is rushed to the hospital, where she undergoes teats. While seemingly ahight for the next couple of months, she suddenly falls

ONEG SHABBAT An Oneg Shabbat will be sponsored by Hadassah members Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m. at the Rose Blumkin Home. JWV POST #260 Epstein-Morgan Post No. 260 Jewish War Veterans of USA will have its regular monthly meeting March 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the American Legion Post No. 1 Club. On March 12 a luncheon was given at the French Cafe by KETV to honor, from 100 nominations, the four 1987 Jefferson award wiimers: Howard Knoz of Treynor, Iowa; Rowena Moore of Omaha; Isadore Lewis of Omaha, and Dianne Travers-Gustafson of Mead, NE. On behalf of the American Institute for Public Service and KETV, each winner received a medallion mounted on a desk piece and $100. Is Lewis donated his award to the EpsteinMorgan Post No. 260 Jewish War Veterans Student Aid Fund. KETV participants were: Nancy Wieczorek, photographer; Aggie Suazo,

community affairs producer; John F. Carpenter, vice president and general manager; an4 Michael Scott and Carol Schrader, news reporters. At Is Lewis' table were his wife, Vera; son, Howard; Carol Schrader, Sol Mann and Dr. J. Milton Margolin of JWV Post No. 260 and James Forsythe, vice president of Zipper Club. YOUNG JUDEA Young Judea wiU hold a "Yom Ha-Superhero" afternoon at the JCC on March 22. Bring a plain white Tshirt and we'll silkscreen a new club logo. Ira Wise, the regional director of Young Judea will be here and parents may join us for coffee and a special presentation by the kids at 3:45. RSVP to Rini Gonsher at 558-2767 and bring $1. The Omaha chapter of Hadassah has agreed to pay half of the $40 fee for each Young Judea child to attend the Western regional convention in Kansas City April 3-5. Call Mrs. Gonsher to register your child.

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Hadassah 'dolls' Hadaissah's Youth Aliyah luncheon and raffle will take place March 25 at noon in the Jewish Community Center, and the doll house shown is the prize. The house will be on display at the JCC March 22, but the children couldn't wait. They are (from left): Paige Roberts, Zachary Gonsher, Sarah Batt and Jun Shelhom, whose dad built the house.

age 16 is doing fine. The drug eventually was legalized in the U.S. As well as a number of Jewish actors in the film, the Jewish presence was strongjiy felt both in the storyline and on the set. Kirshblum said he trained the "son" to recite a few lines of his bar mitzvah haftarah and instructed Duke in lighting Shabbat candles in a scene he described as "meticulous." "You can see the 'neshama' (Jewish soul) that is coming through in every aspect of the shooting, not only from those that are Jewish but from non-Jews as well," ' said the cantor. Irv Wilson, executive producer of the film, said that when Lewis was sent the original script, which didn't have as much of the "Jewishness" as the final version, the actor was "enormously moved." "He never does TV except for his own telethon, and what obviously attracted hdm was his basic philosophy of trying to save kids, which this piece is about," Wilson said. "He also has a chance to play a character other than Jerry Lewis. He has been an absolute jewel and wonderful to the cast. He jokes on the set and makes you feel good." Wilson said the film was shot here due to similarity to Columbus, Ohio, as well as the strong dollar and "ter rific pool" of actors and craftsmen. The First Narayever Congregation was used to depict a synagogue in Binningham, England. Lewis was so interested in the shul that he beccune its newest member. Jeff Rosen is on the staff of The Canadian Jewish News.

Omahans attend NCJW national convention Several Omahans will be among the 1,000 delegates attending the 27th National Convention of the National Council of Jewish Women meeting March 19-22 in New Orleans, La. Omaha section delegates include Carol Bloch, Carol Katzman, Bobbi Leibowitz, Diane Malashock, Berta Meyers and Linda Novak, as well as Jan Schneiderman, National Board member. Bobbie Epstein, Jody Malashock and Bunny Rothenberg are alternates. "Women in Power" is the theme for the convention which will have various Powershops conducted by Tulane University facility members and other experts.

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to the floor with violent seizures during a Sabbath dinner. Abrams discovers that the drug Valproate has been used successfully in England for 20 years to treat a form of epilepsy, and seems as if it could help FeUce. However, when he attempts to get it he is turned down by every doctor because it is illegal in the U.S. Abrams wonders why, if adopting Felice was a mitzvah, would God do what he is doing? "What's the purpose of all this. Bob? She's dying in front of our eyes. How could God put this child in our hands, just to destroy her?" He later realizes that 200,000 other kids in America have this same tjrpe of epilepsy and don't have the money to go to England to get the needed drug. Just before leaving for London with his family and his best friend, a CathoUc priest, Abrams is offered the drug on a compassionate-use basis by U.S. authorities. However, he decides it is morally incorrect to take the drug for themselves while other children with the same form of epilepsy have to suffer. "If a child loses its mind, isn't it, in a sense, losing its life? The Talmud says that to save a life we can put aside rigid laws, and apply the moral principle," Abrams declares. "Is it right for Felice to get the drug here, and have a chance for a normal life, if the other children don't get the same chance? Does that seem right to you? Don't we have an obligation to do something, to try to save the others? Isn't it a mitzvah, Shirley?" With the help of his friend, 5,000 boxes of the drug are smuggled back home to help other children suffering from epilepsy. While sounding like a typical Hollywood plot, the story has a happy ending. FeUce survives, and today at

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Purim was a "fun day" at the Rose Blumkin Home. The Norrie Egger Quartet presented the program and, of course, delicious hamantachen were served. Helen Shukert, Herb Forbes, George Shapiro and Bert Benson prepared boxes of "cookies" which were delivered to Jewish folk who •reside in other nursing homes in the community. They really appreciate being remembered by LOVE on Jewish holidays; this touch of Yiddishkeit brightens their day. Helen .Shukert and Shane Kotok dahvered the Purim packages. The spirit of Purim prevailed as Cantor Firestone and the children from Temple Israel performed. The children were dehghtful in their costumes as they gave gifts to the residents. Rabbi and Mrs. Mendel Katzman also delivered Purim gifts. Plans for the Love Banquet on April 30,6:30 p.m., are now under way. The Crystsd Banquet will celebrate LOVE's 15th birthday. Ann Belmont and Miriam Simon are serving as co<;hairmen. Members of the General Crystal Ban-

quet include Helen Shukert, Lee Jane Parsow, Joan Bernstein, Lucille Frohm, Doris Koom, Nancy Pearlman, Helen Rifkin, George Schapiro, Georgia Ostrow and Lucille Zelinsky. Entertainment will be provided by the Blumkin resident Singers featuring dancers, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Udes. The grand drawing of the LOVE raffle will also take place. The prizes are an original painting by Marcia Lipsman and an afghan made by one of the residents, Ida Smeerin. If you haven's boujsht your raffle tickets yet, just contact any LOVE volunteer. For a sparkling evening of dehcious food and delightful enteftainment plan to attend the J5th anniversary celebration—the Crystal Banquet. March birthday celebrants are: Sam Resnick, Dora Aster, Sam Isaacson, Rose Rosoff, Ben Mulnick, Sam Gilbert, Anne Kaufman and Mary Belmont. Welcome to Lil Weinstein and Millard Krasne, who have just become residents of the Home.

Visits Omaha Eighteen-year-old Brian Haft^r of Millbrae, Calif., has been elected the 62nd iotemational president of the Aleph . Zadik Aleph (AZAl, the male component of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO). Brian Hafter recently visited the Omaha area. While he was here, he attended Council meetings, AZA programs and met with both chapter and council officers. Brian also spent time meeting

and helping chapter members. He gave ideas for, membership reten- tion and recruitment, and spoke alraut the alcohol and drug problems plaguing teens all over the country.

JCC basketball update By Tom Law OLYMPIC ALL STARS Tuesday evening the JCC Olympic All Stars defeated Elkhorn 49-42. The All Stars got a complete game from Rob Jorgenson as he led the team with 14 points and controlled the boards. Adam Kirshenbaum also had a fine offensive performance as he netted 13 points. Mitch Olson, Chris Tefft and Mike Wehner also contributed some strong rebounding, allowing the All Stars to run their fast break. MIDGET ALL STARS The Midget All Stars extended their record to 10-0, with a 48-42 win over a tough Ralston Ram team. The key for the All Stars was their full court press, using then- quickness and hustle to cause many Ralston turnovers. Jay Riibin, Brent Zacharia and Joe Cullan did most of the damage with the presa while Brian Blessie, Mark Dahir and Adam Yale were domiiiatmg the boards. The All Stars will play three more games before traveling to play the Des Moines JCC April 4 and 5. MIDGET LEAGUE In the Midget League Sunday afternoon Keystone Drug remained undefeated by holding off a scrappy American Charter team, 4239. Joe Cull'an and Brian Blessie led all scorers with 30 and 23 respectively. The other game had Rubin Distributing putscoring Canfields 39-27. Jay Rubin took scoring- honors with 26 pomts. Mitch Sherman led the Canfield attack with 12 points. BIG DRIBBLERS Sunday afternoon thrilled the sport fans with two exciting mat^h-ups. The first game saw Gibraltar Construction sqeeze by the hustling troops from Pacesetter Corp. B.J. Nathan and Doug Downey provided the inside-outside combination' for Gibraltar. Greg Hart displayed his hustling style of ball for Pacesetter.

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Basketball awards at JCC Kenny Evans, left, and Gary Swain, Creighton Bluejay basketball players, will be the guest speakers at the annual Youth Basketball Awards program at the Jewish Community Center March 29,1:30 p.m., m the JCC gymnasium, according to Steve Nogg, program chairman. Forward Kenny Evans from Miiledgeville, Ga., is a graduating senior majoring in sodolbgy,. He is the leading rebounder with 191 and second in Scoring with 420 points. He was named all-Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week last season and named All-Missouri Valley Conference second team last year and this season. He was also co^»ptain of the 1986-87 Bloejays. Forward-gnard Gary Swain from Dallas, Texas, \a a graduating senior majoring bi Math. He was first in aaaing during 198fr*7 with 17.3 poinU per game and first in three-point field goals with 68. He was named Missouri Valley Player of the Week this season and named to the All-Missouri Valley Conference second team. He co-captained the 198&87 Bluejays.

UJA announces student mission United Jewish Appeal has renewed its summer Student Mission Program which is specifically designed for college students who are aware of Federation and UJA through their families involvement, but who have not yet per- • sonally taken leadership roles in campus campaigns. The University Programs Department of UJA has developed a four-week summer mission of 36-40 students to Poland and Israel. Similar to other missions, the program will emphasize Jewish heritage with visits to places representing the most significant events to the Jewish people in the 20th century ... the Holocaust and the birth of Israel. In addition, this program will offer a living experience on kibbutz, extensive pro-

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Don't you hate it when somebody comes along and explodes a theory you've always believed in? Or proves that something you've always KNOWN to be absolute gospel is, in fact, baloney? Me too. As a result I was somewhat disgusted to read in Saturdays paper how wrong I've been about colds and how we catch them. Furthermore, and even more importantly, my Mother's ideas have also been proven wrong. Whoever heard of such a thing... a Jewish Mother, Grandmother and (kine aynhorah) Great-Grandmother to be mistaken about a health question? So what's the squawk? Well, some soH»Ued expert someplace has decreed that getting your feet wet and being thoroughly chilled on a bitter cold day will not bring on a cold. Do you believe that? How many times did you hear your Mom tell you to "get those wet shoes off before you start sneezing?" Or more to the point, "didn't I tell you to wear your boots this morning? Boy are you gonna catch cold!" Now this survey says there's no c(»mection between being wet and chilled and catching cold. Huh. I'd like those know-it-alls to meet some Mom«. They also say, "there's no such thing as a cold in your chest" and claim when it's down there it's a different krenk altogether. Bet me. I've shoveled too much cough medicine down coughing kids to believe that one. I've hauled water into too many steamers in the middle of the night (they always leaked tool) for the bedroom where the kid with the chest cold was barking his/her head off. Don't tell me about a cold on the chest. Buster. These same geniuses claim you don't need to keep the kid home from school. Let him go spread the germs around I suppose. Come to think of it, that's probably where he caught the dam thing to begin with. And I'll bet the people who advocate sending kids to school with their colds are the ones who have spent too many hours cooped up at home with them trying to entertain and amuse for hours on end. The old idea about bed rest is no longer acceptable either. Which means you lose the last chance you'll have to read that 900-page book you borrowed from somebody who wanted it back last week. If you were told to curl up in bed, stay warm, drink plenty of liquids and rest, you'd be all set. But noooooo, bed rest has fallen out of favor too. There you have it. More of the old Mother Knows Best stuff shot to smithereens, whatever they are. But just remember this. It's a free country. You can believe what you choose, and nuts to the survey. And wear your boots and button up—you wanna catch cold?

w JCC holds Health Fair The Jewish Community Center Health & Physical Education Department will hold the Annual Health Fair of the Midlands at the Center, April 6 and 6,8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. At the Health Fair, participants will have free screenings by trained volunteers in blood pressure, height and weight, visual acuity, hearing, lung function, oral cancer and body fat. An optional blood chemistry coronary risk profile ($16 fee) will also be available. This screening includes a group of 26 differ-

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B'nai B'rith Youth Commission convenes Participating in the recent annual meeting of the B'nai B'rith Youth CommiMioa In Waahii^tm ar^ left to right: Jamea Khitaiidi of CUcaga; Edward Yalowhi of Chicago, commiadoB ehariman; Snri Dnitdi of ColanHia Springs, Colo^ B'lui B'rith Giria iatarnatioiid iMrident; Phfl Smith of MlBBtiVolis; ChariM Lei7 of CUcago; Daa Chorowaky of MUwankee, intanational spotuqMtMn for the Aleph Zadik Aleph <AZA), the boys division of the B'nai B'rith Youth Ocgaidsatioa VBYOh WiUiatn Upsman of Highland Psrfc, IIL; David Levine of Southfleld, Mieh^ oommisaion vies duJnnaii; Stsre Malisow of Butler, Wis^ Andrqr Brooks of Fox Point, Wis.; commlssioB seowtary; Ellen Gordman of Omaha, Neb.; Brian Haftar of MOlbrae, CaUf.; intsrMtioiial |Herident of AZA; and Joe Wittenstein of SkoUe, IIL, assistut international director of field services for BBYO. The commission convenes annually to coordinate and oversee the wwldwide sctivities of BBYO.

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By Morris Maline A Jewish college student and some of her "radical political friends" had gotten together during holiday recess and were in the process of decorating a Christmas tree at the home they were

These events will be held March 29 from 2-4 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. Admission is $3.50 for adults and $2 for children under 12 and includes the fashion show and a special dessert following the advisor's recognition. Reservation's can be made by sending a check made payable to BBYO to the JCC registrar by March 25, or you can purchase tickets from any BBG member, beau or beau candidate.

The student, Marcia Rubin, who had grown up in a Conservative family had brought a menorah with her, but she didn't have any candles to fit. The time was about 1 a.m., and there was a knock ' on the door. Upon opening the door, Ms. Rubin recognized a friend who introduced his companions as Cbabad rabbis. The friend explained that they were in the area looking for Jews and that their car had run out of gas. "Are you Jewish," one of the men asked? As Ms. Rubin told the story to the Jewish Press, she said the group was fully

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Families conference "RaisiDg A Sexually Responsible Child" is the topic for John Rosemond's keynote address at the Third Annual Families Conference sponsored by Planned Parenthood of OmahaCouncil Bluffs, The Families Conference will take place at the Best Western Regency West at I680 and Pacific Street, April 7 and 8. The presentation at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday is intended specifically for parents. On the morning of April 8, Mr. Rosemond will speak on the same subject to professionals working with families and children. To register for the Conference or for additional information, call Planned Parenthood Administration offices at 564-1045. PILGRIMAGES JERUSALEM (JTA) Israel is facilitating pilgrimages to Mecca, known as the Haj, making it possible for its Moslem citizens to fulfill the Koranic requirement any time during the year.

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(lUffeeola ligfcta By EsUUe Rosenberg Passover, which begins on April 13, is quickly approaching. The South Street Temple will again sponsor a second night Seder,

would enjoy coming to Lincoln and serve as installing officer this June.

The South Street Temple Congregation thanks the following for their time and efforts: Stan Wallen and Marsha Plotkin ta conducting services in Febmary; Debbie and Frank Ullman and Paula Williams for entertaining Rabbi Michael Joseph; Mardee Brechwald for coordinating the PreKindergarten, Kindergarten and Grade Shabbat Dinner; Rabbi Joseph, Bonnie Lapin, Marcia Allen, Oliver Von Birkenwaldu-Leadabrand, Bruce Kahn, Tiffany Franklin, Leslie Wolpa and Judy Allen for their efforts in planning and carrying out the gourmet dinner; Bruce Simon and Omaha steaks for donating the beef tenderloin and Dave and Steve Sands and Standard Meat for delivering the meat; Richard Evnen and Lincoln Poultry for donating the appetizers; Ken Meier and Meier's Cork 'N Bottle and N Street Drive-in for donating the wine. President Ruth Burke of Tifereth Israel Sisterhood has been selected to serve on the Midwest Branch Nominating Committee for the coming year. The request came from Branch President Lou Ann Bongard of Minneapolis, who'by the way, has also stated she

Contest deadline changed to May 1 grades 7-12; Category III for college and graduate students and Category IV for adults in the general community. Winning entries in the Morris C. Fellman Memorial Photo and Essay Competition will be published in the Nebraska Jewish Historical Society Newsletter and will be entered into the Society's archives located at th^ Omaha Jewish Community Center.

Th« Tifereth larael Synagogue runs on the diligent work of volunteers. If you bay* a few spare hours to donate, please consider the volunteer positiops: fundraising coordinator or bulletin editor. Int^ested individuals should contact president Eve Hoffman at 423-1113^ Jewish genealogist Arthur Kurzweil will be in Lincoln April 3-6 for a series of lectures sponsored by the Lincohi Jewish Wdfare Federation and arranged through the Jewish Welfare Board Lecture Bureau. Mr. Kurzwdl will speak at the South Street Temple following services on April 3 at 8 p.m. His topic that evening will be "From Generation to Generation; How to Trace Your Jewish Genealogy and Personal History." On April 4, following 9:30 a.m. services and a luncheon at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Mr. Kurzweil will speak on "Strengthening Jewish Identity Through Jewish Roots." The weekend will end with a 10 a.m. continental break-, fast at Tifereth Israel Synagogue at which Mr. Kurzweil will discuss "Jewish Genealogy as a Spiritual Pilgrimage.

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Growth seerv in Scouting By Joanie Jacobson Federation public relations director (Continued from Page 1)

are ... In Russia, if you do not work for more than two weeks, you are punished... The Soviets have changed the inunigration laws... you cannot even apply if you do not have first of kin in Israel... Your visits to the Soviet Union are the people's only link to Judaism... If you turn your eyes away from us for even a moment, we will cease to exist." I would remember that. After lunch, workshops. The four of us attended "Marketing The Campaign." There was a focus group. Topic for discussion: "What is a Jew?" I took notes: "Predous character of life... respcmsibility for one another... family ... 'When you meet a Jew for the first time, it's like you already know him'... a comfort level... education... charity... honesty and respect. Israel... expectations are higher . . . self-preservation . . . survival ... 'When one of us is wrong publicly, we all are wrong in the eyes of the world.' "

What a dayl It's so important for us to stay in touch. It's so necessary for us to want to know about each other. Orthodox, Conservative, Reform. American, Israeli, Russian. Man, woman, child. There's a big Jewish world out there and we're as responsible for it's safety and preservation as we are our own Omaha Jewish community. The Federation is our headquarters, our sounding board. It provides a Jewish office in which to conduct Jewish business. It's a cultural marketplace in which to exchange ideas. The Jewish Federation of Omaha is the Jewish community of Omaha. There was a prayer before lunch. I took notes: "There is a destiny that makes us brothers. None walks his way alone. That which we send into the lives of others, comes back into our own." Thanks, boss.' "Thanks"—a tribute to the Jewish Federation of Omaha and its staff.

Zorinsky and Israel By David Friedman WASHINGTON (JTA)Sen Edward Zorinsky (D.Neb.), who died after suffering a heart attack March 6, was a supporter of Israel, but was not consider^ among the leading advocates of the Jewish State in Senate. One of eight Jews in the current Senate, Zorinsky frequently did not vote with Israel's supporters, particularly when it came to arms for Saudi Arabia. The most dramatic occasion was in the 1981 vote on the Reagan Administration's sale of AWACs and other equipment to the Saudis. Zorinsky had voted against the Carter Administration's sale of F-lSs to Saudi Arabia and had originally opposed the Reagan

Administration sale of AWACs in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee of which he was a member. But after an llth-hour meeting at the White House with President Reagan as the resolution to disapprove the sale was going to the Senate floor, he switched his vote to support the sale. Since then, he approved ell sales to the Saudis and voted last year against overriding Reagan's veto of the Congressional resolution to reject the sale of missiles to the Saudis. However, Zorinaky did co8p<m8or resolutions in 1983 and 1986 against selling arms to Jordan until King Hussein agreto to negotiations with Israel. He also joined in as a cosponsor of a 1984 bill calling for the United States to

NCJW Volunteer of the Month By Silvia Hoffman Every other month, 900 members receive the NCJW Bulletin—an attractive and informative bulletin that has been praised this year 'gt!' by top NCJW officers. Jill Kushner Belmont is the very capable one-woman "staff" who compiles the materials submitted, edits, writes, selects art, proofreads and lays out each issue. She typifies the axiom, j^, K„giu,„ Behnont "If you want something done, ask a busy person." In addition to editing the Bulletin, Jill is a board member of The Jewish Press; the ADL/CRC, where she is oxihairman of the Public Relations Committee; JCC Membership, and Friends of Planned Parenthood. She also serves as University of Colorado representative for the National Alumni Admissions Assistance Program. Jill is a participant in the Jewish Federation s Challenge for Leadership Program. She and her husband Marc, an Omaha attorney, are parents of 8-month-old Jessica. And being a full-time mom is what Jill considers to be her best jobi NCJW Omaha Section is proud to have such an enthusiastic and active volunteer.

move its Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. But he did not sign a 1983 letter urging Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to return the Egyptian Ambassador to Israel. Zorinsky, a conservative, frequently voted against the foreign aid bills, despite the appropriations for Israel. TioB went against atrendin Congress, where support for Israel is seen as the main factor for winning approval of the overall foreign aid program.

(Continoed from Page 1) as much Jewish content as desired." Thanks to Chanover and the Jewish Education Service, two new thrusts will be available this spring. Both are directed at Tiger Cubs, a recent expansion of Scouting's program for first grade boys. The Maccabee Award will be addid to the existing Aleph and Ner Tamid emblems for youth, each of which recognize growth in the knowledge of Judaism. The Maccabee Award, which can be earned at home with the active assistance of a parent or other adult, will involve a broad-based curriculum of Hebrew life which a typical six-year-old can understand. It will cover such items as Jewish names, hoUdays, terms, symbols, community helpers, and heroes. The Aleph emblem, also home-centered, is for Cub Scouts and emphasizes knowledge of the Torah, prayer, holy days, American-Jewish heritage, thjB synagogue, and Eretz Yisrael. The Ner Thmid emblem provides the opportunity for Boy Scouts and Explorers (Scouting's senior, coeducational program) to enhance their knowledge of Judaism through advanced activities that strengthen the youth's relationship with his or her rabbi. Central to the award are various service projects. To add to existing material on Jewish life available to Tiger Cub groups and to stimulate the introduction of Jewish-oriented activities where there are none at present, Chanover also has prepared a 34-pag6 Jewish T^er Cub Activity Book. The guide is designed to blend with the 17 Big Ideas which form the core of Tiger Cub programiDoing. Also due later this year as educational resources are monthly Jewish program helps for both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts which are designed to augment existing BSA literature. In addition to the Jewish Education Service, endorsement of Scouting as a resource for the Jewish conmiunity has come from the Synagogue Council of America, United Synagogue Youth, the National Council of Young Israel, the Rabbinical Council of America, and JWB.

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Typical of the resource Scouting can be for the Jewish community are the programs of the Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts at the Congregation Beth Yeshurun in southwest Houston, Texas. Although a small Cub Pack had operated within the 2,300-famiIy congregation off and on, the Tiger program and Scout troop are new. Each has a dozen boys. The Cub Pack now approaches almost 50 members. "All three units are being well received ' by our congregation," says Rabbi Scott Rosenberg. "Scouting has added a special dimension to the boys' religious orientation. We are able to instiU Jewish values through Scouting." He notes that dietary laws and the Jewish Sabbath are followed on all Scouting activities. For the younger boys. Scouting is the only formal youth progiam offered by the congregation. At the Boy Scout age (11 on into the teens) youth have a choice also of Kadima and United Synagogue Youth. 'There's no conflict," says Rabbi Rosenberg. "Our Scout troop complements the other programs and reaches out to a differ^ ent group of boys, those who enjoy outdoor skills and less sedentary activities."

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In many of the nation's 411 Scout councils, Jewish Scouting committees already are coordinating the new drive for units under Jewish auspices. A statewide Kinnus, for instance, is pjanned for May in New Jersey, and one also is scheduled for Texas. Many are also held in local Scout councils; Interaction with youth from Israel through ties with the Israel Scouting Federation is also a project in many communities. Especially popular is the traveling Israel Scout Caravan, which visits many U.S. cities each simuner.

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